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The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-27

sic Millward Is by no means unknown
to the American stage. She made her
professional debut in Manchester, Eng
land. in 1881. as Mrs. Mildmay In the
Kendal's revival of "Still Waters Run
Deep" having few months previous
ly attracted attention by an experiment
tai amateur performance at special
matinee at Toole's theater in London.
In 1882 she Joined Irvings company,
and was with that organization on It's
first American tour in the season OF
1SS4-S5. Since then she has played
here in Called Back" in A. M. Pal
mer's Madison Square company; and
in 1889 made a starring tour Of Ameri-
ca, associated with William Terriss, in
Roger la Honte," French melodra-
ma which developed no especial at
traction for American audiences. Her
latest engagement here was as a
member OF Irving's company the sea-
son Of 1884. Since then she has fig
ured chiefly in the London melodrama-
tic productions at the Adelphi theater.
and was playing the heroine OF "Se-
cret Service" at the time OF her retire
ment.
Every theatergoer who saw Mrs.
Carter in THE Heart Of Maryland"
will, OF course, remember John e. Kel-
ierd's vivid acting of the villainous
Colonel Thorp. Three years before I
had seen him as Marie Burroughs
leading man, act Romeo, Dunstan Rem
shaw, in. The Profligate," and Judah,
with marked plastic skill and had at
once set him down as young actor
we'll worth watching. Mr.. Kellerd.
who Is OF English birth and parentage.
has been on the American stage about
fifteen years, and In that period has
been leading member Of BandmannL's,
Florence's, Jeffersons, Mrs. Pottefs
Rose Coshlan's, and other important
companies. Last season he created tho
Indian half-breed in Cumberland
6l." and his appearance was as true
to life and picturesque as his acting
was impressive and vigorous. Inis
season Mr.. Kellerd, renouncing his
starring plans for the nonce, was cast
for a much cut and dried part in
Stuart Robson's production OF THE
Meddler," the new play by Augustus
Thomas which Mr.. Robson chose as
his principal play for the season OF
1S9s-99. Mr.. Kellerd. however, has no
intention of remaining long In that
undesirable role, and hopes that tho
fates may decree an early beginning
for his frequently deferred starring
tour. But. as he himself says: II have
a distinct aversion to seeing the words.
will probably be seen as a star, ETC.,
which I regret to say are so readily
given forth by our people. and often
with SO little intention" Theater-go-
ers may consequently hope for more
from Mr.. Kellerd than If he preten-
tiously set forth his projects when
there could be little hope of fulfillment
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Low Heat Hrazlnc.

In recent article on bicycle repair
ing 1t was suggested by the writer that
a soft and easy flowing spelter might
in many cases be used advantageously
by bicycle repair work, and that the
danger OF burning the steel tubes might
thereby be avoided. Several inquiries
have been received from repairmen
who wish to know where spelter Of this
kind may be obtained. So far as
known it Is not in the general market.
but may be readily made by anybody
who desires to use 1t. One kind Is
composed OF 40 weight per cent cop
per and 60 weight per cent zinc. Melt
the copper first In black lead crucible
and then put in the zinc after the cop
per has cooled enough to furnish just
sufficient heat to melt the zinc, but
not enough to burn 1t UP. After the
metals have compounded and the COM
pound Is still molten pour upon ba-
sin of water. The metal in striking
the water will form into small glObules
or shot and will so cool, leaving q
coarse granular spelter ready for use.
A very fine spelter which runs easily
and at a dull red heat ON the parts be-
ing brazed and which has sufficient
strength for the purpose Of brazing
together bicycle frames, can be made
OF 46 weight per cent copper, the same
weight Of zinc and 8 weight per cent
OF silver, mixed in the order glven.-
Cycle Age.
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years ago 1t was thought that the good
old stock company system could never
be revived; today it Is only at the be-
ginning Of a renewed career. It hard
~ seems Venturesome to assert that
before long there will be stars ready
to return to the former custom of trav-
cling without supporting company,
relying for assistance upon the stock
actors Of tho various theaters they
visit Indeed. does not Joseph Ha-
worths engagement to head the Co
lumbus theater company In the New
York suburb of Harlem and other Or
ganizations, for the express purpose OF
playing the leading roles in classic dra-
ma, SAVIOR somewhat of the old GUS
tom? Not more than three seasons ago
the stars with repertory could al
most be numbered on the fingers OF
one hand. This season sees more and
more stars who are unwilling to rely
upon one play to the season. Mrs.
Fiske, Mansfield, Sothern. Jefferson,
Modjeska, Miss Marlowe, Goodwin oil
announce reperlory. Julia Arthur, the
newest and most promising star, de-
pended upon "a Lady OF Quality to
carry her through her first season, and
1t would have done so but for the un-
fortunate illness which compelled her
temporary retirement. This year she
has started out with an ambitious
repertory, which includes "A Lady or
Quality" "As You Like II" Camille"
| "Ingomar," Mercedes" and "Infidele.'
and 1t needs no prophet to assert that
her Rosalind, her Camille and her Par
thenia will bring the season OF 1919"
an added distinction.
Miss Arthur is no novice to the stage
She has been acting constantly for !
years, nearly half her lifetime. Aft@'
amateur experiences as Zanora II
THE Honeymoon" and Shakespeare
Portia, she emerged into public view
as the Prince Of Wales in Daniel r.
Bandmann's production Of Richard
ILL.,, and during her three years asso-
cIation with that Anglo-German trage-
dian was cast as the Player Queen, as
Gertrude and as Ophelia In Hamlet;
as Lady Capulet, as the nurse, as page
and as Juliet, in Romeo and juliet;
as all the witches, the gentlewoman
and Lady Macbeth in Shakespeare s
tragedy; as Portia and Nerlssa In 1.-THE
Merchant Of Venice" as the Queen.
the Duchess Of York.
Speaking Of Miss Mlllward and "Se-
cret Service" brings me naturally to
Blanche Walsh, who was the Edith
varney Of Gillette's play for consid-
erable part OF Its first American tour
and throughout its entire triumphant
run In London year and half ago.
| Miss Walsh, whom my recollections
dwell upon as a classlcally handsome
woman, giHSl with hlStrienis ability
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-27

stage clock was first set a-going. But
though the story is old, the dramatis
personae are constantly changing, thus
giving the dramatic chronicler une-
qualed opportunity to go over the
familiar ground again and again with
out fear Of becoming monotonous. The
stage goes on forever, but the men
and women upon 1t appear and vanish
with amazing celerity. The inevita-
Bile customs OF the theater are with us
forever: the people who interpret them
with few exceptions are forgotten with
In ten years Of their hey-day. A few
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Ten Years Hence.


And what is your name7" the new
teacher said
To the dear little boy who stood at tho
head
OF the very big class she was going to
teach,
With a winning smile to all and to each.
"Dewey's my name" said the dear little
lad.
Who looked as II ne could never be bad.
"A beautiful name" the new teacher
said;
with it you are sure to be always
aheadl'
The class in geography" then she said.
May rise to recite." From her book she
read;
The lessons about the Philippine Isles,
IT'S far from here by ten thousand miles
Dewey. my dear" the new teacher said.
70 that little boy who stood at the head.
GO to the blackboard and draw for me
A map Of Manila for all to see!'
What do you think that new teacher
thought
When all those sixty small boys she
taught
Sprang to their feet with one single ac-
cord,
And rushed right over to that black.
board?
Frances Aymar Mathews in New York
Sun.
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Far Seeing.

What are you making SO much dis
turbance for?" inquired. Aguinaldo's
friend.
my dear fellow, you are not keep
Ing up with the pace OF civilization.
You don't appreciate the value Of ad
vertising. I don't propose to go into
the United States along with the bunch
as merely one of the natives. I'm 60
ing to be deposed potentate, who can
hold his own in society with any OK
queen who ever migrated"
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-27
A Romantic Life.
Passing Of Centinaran Joseph Herbert. One
of the Oldest Men in America.

went to Chicago in 1880 and engaged
there.
He could read fine print without the
use Of glasses within short time Of his
death. His second sight. as he termed
II, having come to him late in life. He
had acute hearing up to the last He
was IN expert violinlst, being able to
play c,editably as late as 1895. HIS
hand being unsteady the last few years
Of his life he did not attempt to play.
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IN Three Rivers, province Oh eueoeV'
In 1898.
His father, Ralph Hcbert, fled from
France at the time CT the revolution
settling in Canada, where he became
owner of vast tracts CT rich farming
land. Joseph was the second OF nine
teen children, and after receiving n
common school education he was pre-
scented with farm by his father. Jo-
seph grew up very strong and enter
prising lad, and, though not called up
on to work, preferred an active life
to one OF ease. When young man,
IN company with cousin, Louis Rich
ard, at one time member Of the Cana
dian parliament, and the bishop Of Ra-
cine, followed by others equally cour-
ageous, Joseph marched about 500
miles through dense maple forests,
carrying his pack on his back, until he
came to the site Of what Is today Ath-
alaska. There the little band stopped
and founded settlement. This was
one Of the several long and perllous
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-27

Jose Santos Zelaya, the president OF
che Niearaguan republic, who has ne-
gotiated the building of the big Nicara-
guam canal through the neck Of that
country separating the two great
oceans, is an enterprising, adrentur-
Gus, shrewd, polite. brave, revolution
ary and quite Spanish-Amer!can gen.
tleman, who Is at home at the head OF
an army or In big transaction such
as he has Just closed with Engineer
Edwin F. Cragin of Chicago and cer-
tain capitalists of New York. Zelaya
was born in Managua. and Is forty
seven years old. He has large interests
s>~.~~-.>~.e-~
on Washington while In New York
state. At all events, his children be-
neve today that their father met both
these historical personages. They
state. that he lost his temper immed!-
etely anyone spoke Ill of the famous
French emperor. having apparently q
Uergonal interest in the great general.
He was married when "a years OF
age. and his wife died forty-two years
ego. He did not remarry. With his
family Mr. Hebert removed to Maine
fu 1891, and later went to New York
state. He engaged in tho lumber bust
rsss and was quite susseasful. He
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-27
Strong Attraction.

No, mamma, ! don't want to die and
go to heaven"
why, Johnnie, how naughty!
What's the reason you don't want to
60 there?"
"'Cause I'd have to go away and
leave Petite Jimson."
"And do you love Petle 80 much?"
"No. mamma, I don't love him 30
much, but he's tn only little boy
know that has fits"
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-27
Tho Old Style.

Polite Old Gentleman-I perceive.
madam, that I need not inquire about
your health.
Nice Old Lady-Thank you. sir.
confess that feel ten years younger
than I am.
Polite Old Gentleman-Possibly.
madam, but you cannot feel day
younger than you look.-Truth.
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ever, aud 1t may be that she has the
chance Of lifetime.

Miss Eleanor Barry has Interested
both the patrons Of vaudeville and reg
ular theaters with her bright, spontan-
eous style, her clever acting and her
very attractive individuality. l have
seen her only thrice. but each time
she has shown a growth which FORE
tells success. About year ago she
appeared with John T. Sullivan in q
little farce by Sydney Grundy, entitled
Captain Huntingdon;;" last spring she
gave very sympathetic portrayal Of
the leading role in TRUTH" curious
play, devoted to the exploitation OF
faith cure and other isms, and she Is
at present touring the leading vaude-
vile houses with Charles Kent In a
clever farcical play. involving the GUS
tomary mixup Of characters and situ-
ations. Miss Barry. BY the way. was
born In San Francisco, and her father
is ex-secretary Of the state of Nevada.
Barry Is nom de theater. Her fam.
lily name Is Babcock.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-27
In the Toy Department. t.

what Is thls?" asked the customer
from Upcreek. "It's Kaleidoscope {"
replied the salesgirl. How do you
play it?" inquired the customer. trying
to find the mouthpiece.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-27
THEATRICAL TOPICS.
SOME SAYINGS AND DOINCS
IN STACELAkD.
Dearth OF Novelty ThiI Season. It I.e.
Ing tho Same Old Record OF Years
Gone by-Best Players Running More
and More to Hepertory Acting.

Fl f t h e trical |
times appear to be
looking back
with no uncertain
gaze.
The tale Of each
season brings US
nothing new. It is
the same old story
which has been re
written year in and
a - -
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-27
Too busy.

How many times are you going to
pass by me before you are going to
bring my steak?" asked an indignant
diner OF a passing waiter.
Count them yourself. sir: I'm too
busy"
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-27
Died from an Ant Bite.

The other day at Wichita, Kan. AL
ma Seger, pretty school teacher, was
bitten by an ant on the face. She
went insane in few hours and died
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-27
Not Superstitious.

"And you wouldn't begin q Journey
On Friday?"
mot mel"
II can't understand how you have
my faith in such O silly superstition"
mo superstition about it--Saturday'S
payday"
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:, OSEPlI I1EBERT,

one Of the Oldest
men in America.
died at the hoU.s or
his daughter IN
Chica 90 a few days
ago, II he had
lived till Dee. 80
he would have
been just 100 years
CT age, as he was
born on that day
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-27
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOMB GOOD JOKES. ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

A Variety OF Jokcs--Gtbes ana Irouies
Original and Selected--F1Otsam ami
Jetsam from the Tide OF aumor-
Witty Sayings.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-27

OF hydrophobia late in the same after
noon. Miss seger was attempting to
open the window when the ant ran
out OF hole anu bit her. It was Of
the big red species. "he physicians
say the ant bite caused her to 20 In
sane. and she died In spasms.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-27
Tho Cornfed PHILOSOPHER.

"A thing Of beauty" said the corn
fed philosopher. lis joy until the
fashion changes"
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-27
A Miss Ike.

A Miss Ike.
"Is that young pc son in bloorners
che type of the American girl7"
mo: should call her typograpa~
ical erro- "--PuclI.
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-27

as coffee planter. and has never been
anything but liberal In politics. The
conservatives have several times ex-
PEELED him from the country, but he
has won his way to the front by ne
absolute persistence OF his character.
Zelaya was educated in Paris, where he
spent eight years. He won the rank
Of general in his campaigns for the
liberals In various states OF South
America, and he is one OF the leading
spirits OF republicanism In the big con-
tinent to the south. The Bluefelds IN
cident brought the president into In.
ternational prominence
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-27
JOSEPH HEBERT.

trips through the forests taken by the
youthful French Canadian.
Up to his dying hour Mr.. Hebert
stoutly maintained he had seen. both
the first Napoleon and General George
Washington. He never failed to state
that he saw Napoleon during the PEN
insular war, and that he happened up
The Philipsburg mail., 1899-01-27

Although OF English birth, Miss Jes-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-25
SOCIETY AT NEWPORT.

Newport R. l., Aug. "a CspecaD.-The leading IN
eident in society tonight was the Dutch" dinner
given by forty people under the MANAGEMENT Of
William K. Vanderbilt and Richard McCreery This
was held al Southricks Grove formerly popul~r for
evening parties about three miles on the island
The party was taken out in automobiles and other
vehicles, and returned late in the evening the din
ner and dance each being held in the open dancing
pavilion on the grounds
At the regular weekly dance al the Casino there
was again good attendance, though the numbers
both Of dancers and spectators were decreased by
the DUTCH treat and by the damp, cold weather
Preceding the hop u. Thiebaut Charge d'Affairs NJ
the French Embassy, gave dinner at the Casino
and cottage dinners were given by Mrs c. Aston
Briste6. Mrs. A. Lanfear Norrie. Mrs Elisha Over
tr., and Mrs. Buchanan Winthrop. In the after
noon luncheons were given by Mrs Pembroke Jones
and Mrs. Z. Rollins Morse
In the play to-day at the Golf Club, in the semi
final round OF the ladies' tournament for the Reet
maid Brooks Cup. there was double surprise Miss
Miss Brooks by default the latter being caught In
a heavy shower and so thoroughly drenched that
she retired from the play.
There was no race to-day in the 3o-footers tour
nament for the Stiman Cup but the boats were
out for the cup offered by Almeric Hugh Paget
which was won by the Esperanza.
Society today AZ is interested in the reported en-
and Mrs. Edward 6. Willing and sister OF Mrs
John Jacob Aston. TO Frank c. Lawrence New
York clubman. Although not automatically an
nounced It is generally credited arranged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-25
DR. sAMTEL. B. W. M'LEOD.

DR. Samuel b W. Mcleod who was well known
physician OF this city, died on "Wednesday AFTER
noon at his home, No. 23s West Twenty-third-sl'
after a brief illness His death due 10 heart
trouble. Dr. Mcleod born in This city IN iSSl
and was son Of the Rev. John Neil Mcleod VINO
was for forty -four years pastor OF the FIRST ne
formed Presbyterian Church, in West Twelfth-st.
Dr. Mcleod was graduated from the University OF
Pennsylvania and from the College Of Physicians
and Surgeons of this city. He was a surgeon IN
the Navy for about two years
DR. Mcleod was consulting physician Of the old
Marion Street Maternity Hospital, and trustee and
consulting physician Of the Newly York Northern
Dlspensary. in Waverley Place He was for I'VE
wears president and for two terms vicepresident or
The New-York County Medical Association. He
was successfully vice-president and president OF
the New-York State Medical Association, and also
vice president and president Of the Medico-Legal
Society of New-Yo He was member OF the
American Medical Association, DE- Mcleod leaves
a widow and two sons Lincoln Mcleod, who was
cantaIn Of Company n list Regiment, throughout
the war with Spain. and DR. Johnston Mcleod OF
Aurora, y. Y. - -
The funeral will he at II o'clock tomorrow morn
ing at the First Reformed Presbyterian Church' IN
West TWelfth-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-25
JUDGE HILTON DEAD.
PASSED AWAY YESTERDAY AT SARATOGA
AFTER A LINGERING ILLNESS.

Saratoga, Aug. "a (speciaD-Ex- Judge Henry
Hilton, Of New-York City. died at 5 IS o'clock this
afternoon at Woodlawn Park. hi Saratoga country
seat. He had been in an unconscious state several
hours. and his last moments were without pain.
At his bedside Colonel and Mrs Albert B.
Hilton Mrs Horace Russell. daughter. and the
attending physician. DIT. John C. Minor all Of New
York City
Although no definite arrangements have as yet
been made in regard TO the funeral IL Is understood
that the principal services will he held in Saratoga.
The Judges body will be buried in the family
plot in Green wood
At WoodaTn Park the flag on the large hagpole
Is at half mast. The funeral will probably take
place on Sunday afternoon The body will be taken
10 Greenwood Cemetery for burial on the following
day Until after tho funeral services the gates at
Woodlawn Park will be closed. except TO such per-
sonal friends OF the family as come TO pay their
respects.
Judge Hilton became regular visitor TO Saratoga
over generation ago. In 1879 he purchased about
sixteen hundred OF land Immediately north
OF the village, which he created into his Saratoga
country seat and named it Woodlawn Park The
cottages several in number. and are elaborate
in construction. The roads. drives and promenades
In the park are thirty-two miles in length. II Is
estimated that. Woodawn Park caused outlay
OF over 10000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-25
ROBERT BURNS CROUCH.

Chicago. Aug. 4.-Robert Burns Crouch who
for many years the largest competitor Of the
Standard OIL Company. died last evening. He had
been an invalid for several years, and his death
was caused by heart failure after an Illness OF
two weeks The funeral will be held tomorrow
and the body will be taken to Pittsburg for inter-
ment There children. but Mrs. Crouch
who was Miss Mary Burrows. Of Philadelphia
survives her husband. Mr.. Crouch was born in
Pttsburg in 1870 In 1861 he enlisted in the l3Sth
PENNSYLVANIA Volunteers. and participated in the
battles of Fredericksburg, Charlottesville and
Gettysburg.
After the mastering out Of the troops he returned
70 Pittsburg and started a small oil business IN
a few years he was able to buy we'll Of his own.
and from that day dated his prosperity. The one
well grew 10 many. and he was rated among me
largest oil producers in the world Besides OIL ne
became interested extensively In salt. and started
the first Of the big shipments 10 the South ana
West In 1873 he removed 10 Chicago Pontlcs
never had any attraction for Mr.. Crouch, either
in Pittsburg or Chicago though In both places ne
was known as an extremely influential man ana a
student Of public issues. He was a member OF the
Stock Exchange and Of the Calumet and Wasning-
ton Park clubs. He also member OF the
CT. A r.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-25
SAMUEL SLOAN CHAUNCEY.

Samuel Sloan Chauncey. OF this city. who had
been spending some months in the West for the
benefit Of his health. died yesterday at Colorado
Springs He forty years old. Until a few
months ago. when he obliged to retire owing
to III health. he a member Of the firm OF
Chauncey Brothers & Co. stock brokers, at No. ~
Broadway The other members of the firm were
a brother. Daniel Chauncey member OF the Gov
erning Board OF the Stock Exchange, and c. Edgar
Anderson. Mr.. Chauncey an active member or
the Stock Exchange which he Joined on october ID,
1885. His Western sojourn for time seemed 10 be
beneficial 10 his health, but no permanent gain
made He leaves widow and a daughter
The funeral will be at his home, No. l40 Henry
ST. Brooklyn, Monday or Tuesday. Mr.. Chaun.
cey was born in Brooklyn He was a member OF
Grace Church, and OF the Hamilton Excelsior,
Brooklyn, Crescent Athletic and Dyker Meadow
Golf clubs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-25
WILLIAM H. BODwELL.

Word was received IN this city yesterday or the
death OF William H Bodwel. on Wednesday. at
his home at whitehall y. Y. He was for ten
wears foreman OF THE Sun" composing room. and
at one time Albany correspondent of that news
paper He suffered FIVE years ago from stroke
of paralysis. He retired at that time from active
life. - ,,,.,
Mr. Bodweu was born in 1892. in Plattsourg,
y Y, where he learned the printing trace. m IN
1850 ne became one Of the publishers OF The
Whitehall Times" and later assistant foreman OF
THE New-York Times" In lbl ne Joined Joined me
composing room force OF The sun. as assistant
foreman He was the Albany correspondent OF
that paper during the days Of the Tweed admins
tration He became foreman OF the composing
room in 1879. Mr. Bodwell was also stockhoher
OF The Sun" He was at one time PRESIDENT OF
the International Typographical Union; he mar
ried in 1850 Miss Alvira Abel. Of Wniiehall, VINO
survives him. He was a member OF Jersey otty
Lodge No "a OF Masons and oriental Chapter
No Is Royal Arch Masons. The funeral Will De
al his home Whitehall, this morning. Inc
burial will be at Plattsburg