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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-05
MANAGER HAEGIAvEs RECEIVE.

Thomas Harsraves who managed
Shellpot Park, tho pas. season, entertain
ed the plrk employ, on Tuesday night, at
his home in Chester. Mr.. Hursraves de-
cidcd to show his appreciation of tho work
of the employs in making the past season
at Shellpot so successful and prepared for
them an elaborate reception. The party
wGs in charge of Park Treasurer Thomas
Bellah, Jr., and Foreman Cir on, Harry
Dillon &c cd rs chnirman. In The party
were about twenty employs of tho park
and railroad men. They left Wilmington
about , O'Clock in u specia! car pom he
arrival Of he car n. Chester tho party
went to Mr. Hargrayes home, which they
found prettily decorated and brilliantly
illuminated. Over II delightful supper
the party renewed acquaintarccs aud
wished Mr. Hargravs- success and pros
perity. The party arrived in Whining
ton about midnight aud before parting
gave tho genial park manager II hearty
vote Of thanks for his hospitality,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-05

At the Board of Health Office today, u
was reported that child named Cole, Ok
4o3 Porter street, had died from diphthss
ria -.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-05

A Maryland Avenue street car caught
fire last evening and caused general
panic among the passengers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1899-10-05

ANTED-YOUNG LAZY TO CANVASS
w must have some experience. Chance
to m AXE q. cd wages. Apply to II. t. Vernon,
this oiEch
The times., 1899-02-28
Gran,l-I audeyiiie.

After having been occupied for a week
by the members of a womans conven
tion the Grand was reopcned yesterday
afternoon and resumed its vaudeville
season under the direction of Burke &
Chase. The bill offered wa5 to some ex
tent an innovation, one star being into
duced instead OF three. and the money that
might have been expended in procuring
the additional two showing results in the
remainder of the programme. Since eight
acts Of notable excellence are undOubtedly
more pleasing to the average person than
would be a trio of celebrities and quin-
tette of mediocre variety folk the change
was most appreciable one Certainly
during the two months that have elapsed
since the house was pat into commits
siCn no more generally meritorious en-
tertainment has held the stage there.
The first performers to appear yesterday
were the Randalles, a pair Of acrobatic
dancers whose efforts proved reassuring
Both the man and the woman of the team
are maryelously strong and unusually
agile. these qualities combining to give
their turn an element Of grace that is
rare in feats so difficult Of accomplish
ment. Louis NJ. Gfanat offers the second
number and created au excellent impress
sion. He whistles through his fingers
and whistles weli-not producing the mel
low tones that come with kbnl work, but
The times., 1899-02-28
Aendems-~Thc Mnn-o,-war,s Man..

That old adage concerning the possibility
of one having too much of a good thing
was thoroughly disproven last night at
the Academy. where ThOmes f. Shea be-
gan his local engagement with Jones Har-
kins' patriotic melodrama The Man-o'-
Wars Man" The star and his vehicle
have been seen here thrice within the last
eighteen months, and yet the commodious
auditorium of the popular downtown
house was crowded from orchestra TO gal
lery with audience that could hardly
have been more enthusiastic mad Wash
fngton not been made the victim OF some
dozen such effor,s during a year-that could
not have signified more approval had it
never seen the piece or the actor before.
The Man-o'- Wars Man" is frankly a
sensational offering. In its story the hero
is just as heroic and the villain as villain
as the most mandatory of upstairs
deities could desire. and yet with all this.
there is a degree OF consistency and force
about the work and its episodes that can
not be resisted by the most reserved.
There IS nothing absurd about any one Of
the many startling incidents and all are
so well builded that dispassiOnats criticism
becomes impossible until one has left the
theatre behind him and forgotten tine
scenes of an hour before in remembrance
of the methods by which his attention was
held.
Much of the attractt'cness cf a play such
as is The Man-O'-W Wars Man" depends
upon its acting, and no fault can he found
with that given the present production.
Mr. Shea is not mere hangeron 10 the
sentiments he voices. and his greatest
power is not that OF his lungs. He reads
his lines with intelligence and discretion,
achieving many OF his points by means of
fine suggestion and moving his house
rather by the show of his feeling than by
It's boisterous expression. Though ne never
fails to appeal to the gallery by the force
given his speeches there is always Ger
tain calmness TO them that attracts the
thinking portion of the audience even
more than it does the thoughtless.
The star is surrounded by a company
that differs little from that of former sea
sons Henry Testa still makes marvel
Gus scoundrel, while Frank Bouman
George Kennedy, Elinor Shea, and Theresa
Deagle labor to good advantage. The play
is beautifully mounted, the battle scene
being as effective of yore. Tonight Mr.
Shea will appear in DR. Jekyli and Mr.
HYDE
The times., 1899-02-28
IfijOu-NnutleyiIIe.

The usual programme of vaudeville acts
was given to well-filled houses yesterday
at the Biiou. Manager Grieves' stock com
pany, with all but one of its old people on
the roster. appeared in the usual arrange
ment of music and jest. The top-liner of
the olio is Powel!-.Peerless Powell the
programme calls him-who does a great
number of new and old tricks. George AL
len and Miss Delmain are seen in a do
nestle comedy sketch; Agnes Baylies con-
tributes several operate selections; Amy
Lee and Eugene Sweetland enact L. L.
Kidder's comedietta, Mistress and Maid; ="
Frank Hall and Charles Staley play all
sorts of Instruments Thornton and Marsh
sing illustrated songs; John T. Tierney
furnishes a monologue, and the Brothers
Rossi come to the fore in a grotesque act
which they claim is original with them.
Next TO Powell. The Gypsy Quintette" is
the feature of the bill. its renderings hay
ing elected much applause yesterday.
The times., 1899-02-28
Na,ionnI-"Knte Kip. Buyer.''

When an Individual has tried one style
of garment and found that it suits him,
he is more or less likely to order another
of similar cut and texture when next he
purchases Women are equally influenced
By success-probably more so-In matters
of clothing Thus. being more easily
swayed they stick more closely to their
ideals The same feeling has a good deal
to do with the selection of dramatic We
hicleS. a triumph of a certain kind being
usually followed by copyist attempts.
Particularly is this true among actors
and actresses of limited versatility.
Kate Kip, Buyer" with the grandilo-
quent and architecturally designed May
Irwin in the titular role, is typical ex-
ample OF a playwright's endeavoring 10 tit
his star with a production and accom-
plishing only in minor degree. The skit--
for it deserves no more digniied appella-
tion-is accredited to Glen MacDonOugh,
and is apparently modelled after Miss lr
wins last seasons hit, The Swell Miss
FitzwelI." There is nothing unexpected
in the farce's composition; it has neither
force nor finish. it is not unusually bright
not yet exceedingly stupid. All this being
said, one need only remark that the work
suits the woman for whom ii was written
in that it gives her unlimited opportunity
TO Overshadow her suppOrt-arti5tiCally rs
well as physically. 1t also presents the
desired chance for Miss Irwin TO sing her
econ songs" and, after all, this is about
the consensus Of what is desired in a
piece written for the gigantic and ioviaI
entertainer This speciality is the saving
feature Of the evenings rendering. Look
ing restrospcctively ut the performance,
the bright spots of the Offering are merely
its several negro ditties and the dual fall
of Miss Irwin and Of lgnacio Martinetti,
which ends the second act.
Kate Kip, Buyer" concerns wary
contest between two Western cities, re-
garding the probable location of
State capital. Kate Kip arrives
from New York 10 visit her
brother who is greatly interested in
the contest. and becomes a partially un-
winning lobbyist for the neither canine.
In this role she poses as the long lost
daughter of several legislators and as the
proposed wife of a couple Of others, not
TO mention a stray Anarchist and a few
more who couldn't escape As result OF
the buyers Vaccinations the city foI
which she has interested herself wins the
| coveted prize and the curtain is rune
down to darky melody. Aside from its
evident likeness to previous comedies and
| the prominent faults before mentioned
| this wind-up is decidedly uninteresting
The play fattens out too rapidly and so is
| disappointing.
| Be the vehicle what it may. Miss Irwin
The times., 1899-02-28

The chief interest in yesterdays bill
centered about Florence Henri King. a
local girl who made her vaudeville debut
then. and about John C. Rice and Sallie
Cohen. Miss King was disclosed on a
perfectly dark stage by a calcium ray
which brought out all that was pleasing
in the little woman and hid everything
distracting in the setting. She was yis-
IDLY nervous, but played strikingly if not
perfectly, her bowling being especially
notable. The performer was heartily re-
called thrice rendering encores to her
premiere selection Schubert's "Serenade"
and the intermeZZo from "Cavalleria
Rusticana." Mr.. Rice forsakes his light
repartee and his partner all but one of
her songs for a Herbert Hall Winslow
sketch-"Our Honeymoon con-
tains a bright idea. but is put together
with such roughness as to prove that the
author is not used to ideas and doesn't
quite know what to do with them when
he has them. The work of both farceurs
is. however. entirely commendable and
was applauded without stint.
The times., 1899-02-28

evincing remarkable spirit and technical
ability. The Kleist Brothers do every
thing from playing the violin to punching
a bag and simply ruin ones faith in the
adage regarding the average Jack all
trades. BY means of a clever arrange
msnt of lights their earlier accomplish
ments are given a novelty and mysterious
ness which they foOlishly dissipate before
making their final bows Ramza and
Arno furnish an interesting knockabout
sort of affair. Charlie Case tells some of
the best stories heard here recently in
good style. and Mile. Titenia shows the
greatest possible improvement in her toe
dances. which created sort of furore at
the matinee.
The times., 1899-02-28
Kernan's-Rose Hill Folly Company.

Rice g. Barton's Rose Hill English Folly
Company is always sure of warm well
come when it comes to Kernans, and It's
opening to crowded houses yesterday
marked no exception to the rule. The per-
formance given is a lengthy one. II opens
with a curtain raiser entitled Round the
Town and Is closed by burlesque dubbed
In Wicked Paris a more pretentious
concoction, in which several dances are in
troduced
SandWiched in between the two skits
given by the company is the usual olio.
Little Blanche Newcomb leads off with a
serio- comic turn: Cain and Mack, a duo of
comedians, appear with Lillian Washburn
and c. F. Udell in a farce, and Cunning
ham and Grant-0thcrwise known as the
Brutal Brothers" rs"-contribute a knock
about act. Udell and Pearce present their
well known operate travesty. while the
Rice brothers, as the RTbe and the China
man." execute several feats on the triple
bars. The star number of the oiio is of
| fered by Nile Eta Victoria, contortion-
ist and acrobat, who supplements her work
with disrobing specially.
The times., 1899-02-28
A STRANDED TORPEDO.
The Navy Department Notified of IL
Queer Find.

The following telegram was received at
the Weather Bureau yesterday from Oh
server Gray at Norfolk:
Torpedo ashore at high water mark,
two and one-half miles north OF Coyner's
Hill life saving station. In good condition
weighing about 100 pounds No letter or
figures can be found"
The telegram was Immediately sent to
the Navy Department. Naval officers say
that it cannot be naval torpedo as it Is
about 100 pounds lighter than the smallest
used on warships. Naval torpedoes too,
are covered with figures and letters. The
torpedo is supposed to be one of those
planted in the harbors at the outbreak of
the war, and the matter has been referred
to the War Department
The lifesaving keeper at Conyer's Hill
mas been instructed to keep people from
the torpedo until it is removed.
The times., 1899-02-28
DECISIONS HANDED DOWN.
ohio's Bench Sustained by the United
stntes supreme Court.

In the case of the State against the
First National Bank Of Wellington, Ohio,
the Supreme Court of the United States
has sustained the judgment OF the Su-
preme Court of that State, which held that
within its jurisdiction there is no un-
favorable discrimination in the method of
taxing national bank stocks
The Supreme Court also held, in the
case of the Dayton Soldiers Home. that
the governor of that institution is not
amenable TO the State law prohibiting the
sale of oleOma Fgarine in the home.
The claim OF the District Attorney of
Eastern New York for additional com
peHsation fer appearing in the condemna-
ton proceedings in connection with prop
erty on Staten Island Dam was not ap-
uruvPd
The times., 1899-02-28
Mo,cmcrt. of wnrships.

The Navy Department was Informed
yesterday that the gunbcat Princeton. en-
route for Manila, left Suez for Aden.
The Essex has sailed for St. Kits from
St. Thomas. The gunboat Wheeling has
arrived at Vancouver. The Raleigh en-
route to America from Manila, has ar
rived at Malta. The cruiser Nashville has
arrived at Manzanillo. the Massasoit at
Norfolk, and the Badger at Montevideo.
The monitor Terror has been put out OF
at Norfolk.
The times., 1899-02-28
$40 and SI2 suits. s6.48.

\ lot of ladies' fine tailor-made
suits. of stylish all-wool chevio.
serge. in brown. royal. navy. and
black. Jackets are either taffeta
silk or satin lined. Skirts are cut
in the most stylish manner. and
lined with best pereaiine- Tn Sc
are regular $40 and $I2 values. and
cannot possibly be duplicated for
less elsewhere. You may have
them today at $s.iS.
The times., 1899-02-28
2 Hosiery specials.

Ladies' seamless cotton hose. in
russet or black. with double heel
and toe, which are worth I9e &c
a pair, will go for .........I !
Also a lot OF mems SEAMLESS
black cotton half hose. full regular
made and the same sort for which
you always pay Ice pair, QI/C
will go at ..........OR
The times., 1899-02-28
MAUD HASLAM DEAD.
Summer stock Fnvoriie Succumbs
to Consumption.

New York, Feb. 2i.-Maud HaSiam, an
actress of some prominence died on Sat
urday of consumption in sanitarium at
Liberty, N y. She had been ill for some
time, and her demise did not come as a
surprise to her friends in the profession.
Maud Haslam was n player of unusual
talent and beauty. whose ability had made
her well known throughout the country, as
her intimate connection with local theat-
iical affairs had established her papu arity
in this city. She was about thirty-six
years of age. and had been married IN 1891
to Samuel Groomc, jr. After several sea-
sons of work Miss Haslam became con-
neCted with Daniel Frohman's Lyceum
Theatre Stock Company short time since,
and afterward filled important parts in
many other well known organiZa ions.
She first became identified with Washing
ton dramatics two summers ago when she
appeared as Fred Bonds leading woman
at the National Theater. Her success was
instantaneous. and she made many "a
quaintancos here. During the following
season she was seen ut the Columbia in
Jane Mauldin- Feigl's "A Paris Model"
and afterward WAS engaged for the combi-
nation which filed in last May and June
at that house
While associated with this troupe she
made many notable hits. her especial tri-
umph being in Held by the Enemy"
Brother John" Innocent as Il Lamb"
''Esmeraida.' and other like pisces. II
was AN open secret then that Miss Hasiam
was far from well, and frequently her con-
dtion threatened to become serious. Upon
the close OF the local year she hurried TO
The times., 1899-02-28
Anorher OF Washington,s societv q

Another of Washingtons society girls
has extended her field of conquests. and
adopted the stage as a means of winning
fame. The latest recruit for histrionic
hOn0rs is Miss Florence Henri King, who.
during the past Two or three years has
been devoting her genius TO the entertain
ment of her friends with her violin. Miss
Kings beauty is sufficient 10 disarm all
criticism. but those who have listened to
her sweet notes agree that the picture
she presents bat serves to enhance the
effect of her music. But twenty-one years
of age, the artistic has a wide field before
her. and that her friends are concerning
their efforts 10 give her a good send off
was fully apparent yesterday afternoon
when the young lady for the first time ap
peared on the stage of the Grand as pro-
fessional violiniste. Immediately following
this week she goes TO New York TO fill a
number of engagements, and it is not i'm
probable that she will visit Europe soon
after. although her plans have not as yet
been fully matured.
The times., 1899-02-28

New York 90 see a specialist. but after
ward signed with rhe Marquis of Michi
gan" and appeared with the presenting
company ut the Bijou. When the play
failed however. her health was 81 bad that
she left the stage and retired to the sani-
tarium near Liberty, where she died Sat
urday. Miss tIaslam was an able actress
and a lovable woman, who leaves many
strong friends both in and out of the pro-
The times., 1899-02-28
THE SOCIAL WORLD
OF WASHINGTON
But Few Festivities Brighten
ing Lenten Gloom.
Secretary and Mrs. Gage Eater;ain
at Dinner.
Secretary Long to Give "a Cabinc;
Dinner Tonight ON Board
the Dolphin.

The President and Mrs. Mckinley have
hospitaAle habit of inviting friends TO
dine with them on Sunday evenings. The
table. laid in the dining room. instead of
the corridor. as on state occasions. is not
too large To be homeliSe. and the decora-
ley's favorite floral color-pink.
Such a dinner was given Sunday night.
The guests were the Vice President and
Mrs. Hobart, Secretary Alger and Mrs.
Alger Secretary Hitchcock, General Cor
bin and Miss Corbin. and Mr.. and Mrs.
Morse. of New York.
The times., 1899-02-28
SIS taffeta waists, So. SO.

We have just received new lot
OF ladies' spring taffeta silk waists.
and today you may have your
pick for less than usual. The lot
consists of plain black taffetas. and
all the newest of spring shades.
Fronts are all tucked bias, and
backs are also tucked-aII are the
very acme OF stylishness-and which
others cannot equal under $50
for 20 az
The times., 1899-02-28
An uoncst MedIcine for La erIpne.

George W Watt, of South Gardiner. Me. says:
al have had the worst cough, cold. chiilS, and
grip and have taken lots Of trash OF account
hut profit TO the vendor. Chariber!ain's Cough
Remedy is the only thing that has done any good
whatever l have used one 5J-crnt hcttIe and IN.
clills, cold, and grip have all left me | con
gratulate the manufacturers Of honest medi.
cine" For sale by Henry Evans, Wholesale and
and S ST. NV. and li2s Nd. ave ne.
The times., 1899-02-28
Child's Sc vests, I7Jc.

A lot of children's merino vests.
in natural and white. in ain and
ribbed. form-dtting and good qua
ity. worth 25c and 35c, vii go to-
day for IL 1-2c each.
The times., 1899-02-28

Governor and Mrs. Roosevelt who have
been the guests of Senator and Mrs. Lodge
for the past two days, have returned 10
New York. At the dinner given on Satur
day in their honor by their host and host
ess the distinguished company included the
Vice President and Mrs. Hobart. Senator
and Mrs. Wolcott, and Senator and Mrs.
Hanna.
The times., 1899-02-28

Miss Emma C. Trueman and Mr. John a.
Balster were quietly married Wednesday
last by the Rev. c. c. Meador Owing to a
recent bereavement in the brides family
the marriage was strictly private. Mr.. and
Mrs. Balster will be pleased to see their
friends at 140s Corcoran Street.
The times., 1899-02-28

Mrs. and Miss Uhl, wife and daughter of
the former United States Ambassador to
Germany. were the guests of honor at the
reception given by Mrs. Finley on Thurs
day last. Mrs. Hodgkins poured chocolate
and Mrs. Boice served the ices. In addi-
tion to the hostess and her special guests.
the ladies OF the assisting party included
Mrs. C. johnson. Miss Emory. Miss Worth
ington, Miss Duncanson. and Miss Cracken
of Fredericksburg.
The times., 1899-02-28
CutIcura soap, !4c.

Today you may buy the gen.
uine Cuticura soap. and you know
the regular price. full we'll. for cnly
Il cents a cake.
The times., 1899-02-28
~&hzhzQ1:
"Thc Dependable store"
Seventh and X SITS.
3 great suit, skirt,
and waist values.

The first touch of spring is upon
the land. and all womankind will
soon set mind upon thoughts of
new spring wearabies. The De-
pendable Store has gathered the
most extensive and varied lines of
ladies' garments It has ever known
in previous seasons-and today
you are asked to come for an in
spection. Special prices will be
quoted to make your visit more in
tereSting
The times., 1899-02-28

The Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs.
Gage entertained at dinner last night. when
their guests were the Swiss Minister and
Nine. Pioda. Senator and Mrs. Fairbanks,
Senator and Mrs. Hanna, Senator and Mrs.
Mcmillan, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry May. Mrs.
u. p Morgan, and Mrs. Glover. The floral
decorations were pink roses and azaleas
and the candles burned under pink shades.
The times., 1899-02-28

4 delightful party of ye olden time was
given at the residence of Dr. II. l.. damn,
Indiana Avenue. Saturday night The in
terror of the house presented a real colo
nial air ana the costumes of the ladies in
cluded wedding gowns of past generations
The evolution Of the photograph was in
terestingly portrayed from silhouette to
plantiuum print. The walls of two rooms
we're covered with valuable documents
bearing the signatures of Governor Clinton
Chancellor Kent. John Jay, George Wash
ington, Parke Custis. and others; commits
sions. deeds. etc, of members of the cele-
brated King family of New York State
After refreshments served in rare old
china and the celebrated Danforth pewter
the Virginia reel was danced with a grace
worthy of the stately danes and 'sqgires
whose descendants were making merry.
The times., 1899-02-28
So mohair skirts, 81 49.

Today we put on sale a lot
OF ten dozen fine. lustrous black
silk mohair dress skirts. which are
made fun and literally wide, anI are
lined with best percaline and bound
with yelyeteen- All are most thor
oughiy tailor made and carefully
finished These skirts would be
considered cheap at Sour special
price today will be Sl.i9.
The times., 1899-02-28

Another spring wedding which will be of
notable interest in Washington circles,
though it Will not occur here, is that OF
Miss Edith Dingley and Mr.. James Cecil
Hooe. who will be married March II at the
Dingiey residence in Lewiston, Me. The
couple will reside in this city.