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The times., 1899-12-31

a cast which includes Hubert Wilke, Grace
Van Studdiford. Maud Holins Harry Mac
donough. Lenore Soulier. Hilda Hollins
Edwin A. Tester Herman Steinmann. and
Fred X Logan, and which viii present
The Jolly Nusketcer" tomorrow afternoon
at the Columbia
The story Of the offering is a fertile one.
and though many may recall it. is worth
repeating. Mr.. De Angels has the role Of
a Count who is in love with the pretty
daughter Of an jnu-keeper, a noble
father however, objects to his contracting
an alliance with the plebeian and mat ers
are looking very dark. when a romantic
Marquis steps on the scene. This Marquis,
d friend Of the Count. has been condemned
10 death. and hearing of the swains plight,
volunteers to marry the girl an hour before
his execution. in order that she may be-
come a titled widow. Unfortunately, the
Marquis joins in the universal admiration
Of the young woman, and, his life being
saved the Count is obliged to conte t
himself with her cousin. The tale is de-
cidedly novel and it is told In an amusing
way The jolly MuskeJeer'' should draw
exceedingly good houses during its week
al the Columbia where there viii be three
uaTiUceE.
The times., 1899-12-31
PRESS AGENTS ROUND TABLE

No man who recalls the haicy0u days OF
his youth-the word ~halcy0n a,waTs
seems necessary in such a ssuteues-cau
feigu ignorance of the fact shat frequently
little fellows are the hardest OF fighters
and big chaps the miIdest Individuals IN
the world. Few lads have passed through
school without having been treated 70 u0ra
or less pleasant surprises OF this sczt-
Jefferson de Angels, who is coming TO The
Columbia with The Jolly Nusketeer, is
not a giant by two feet. but he has the
courage Of lion when there seems need
for a display OF that trait Sometimes,
however. even bravery can ger enc into
trouble and the comedians advance cOu-
rier is relating an instance Of this in
which Mr. De Angels figures prominently.
Il was during the run Of the ''lIuske-eer',
in New York. and the jovial entertainer.
who had been working hard, was leaving
the theatre in anything but a pleasant
frame Of miud. Matters had not gone
smoothly during the day and the audience
of that evening had been considerably co d
er than its predecessors. On top Of these
difficulties Mr.. De Angels had JUS. heard
a long story about some lmpudenr c-u1m3u
who had been prosecuting cAoEl- 5tLl1
and his temper was nc a dangerous point
The solitary spark needed for al eNpl1-
sion was some further maiden in need Of
assistance. aud this maiden l0omed ON the
horizon as the star turned up FUr-ieth
Street toward the Sixth Avenue elevated
The aforesaid maiden was one Cl his em-
uioves and she was walking ahead OF him.
His attention was called by the actions Of
a wcll- dressed yOungsJer who kept saun-
teriug behind her. and then. by quicken
ing his step coming abreast. NJ. De Ause-
lis watched this maneUvre repeated q teF
times and then determined that be was
called upon 70 interfere Tie took firm
grasp of his umbrella and hurFiedly hove
alongside de''-uautical expression.
Tne woman evidently was unaware OF
his presence. her whole mind being given
20 the insulting moves of the other man
Mr De Angels stepped before hers anu
as the follower caught up again, thF-7-
fhat individual aside with his arm
markiug. 'TII see you home. Miss Sihi.I-
AS ne had expected. the youth was aHs.s
so angry that he could hardly speak.
For some reason or other. his cuJouFst
seemed principally directed at the girl
Miss smith. too appeared. cresttailea. but
Mr. De Angels figured that Il she Uls noe
clad to see him she ought 90 be. aEi. obs
tanning her address. turned % proceed N
that direction. The man continued
The times., 1899-12-31
Is ISernan,.-snn Dexere,s Company.

Sernau's--Snm DeVerc's Company.
Whatever the cIeyerness Of its comedians
or the costiiness Of its scenery, no burles-
que show" is complete without pretty
women. The average road attraction lacks
sadly in this regard, for comic opera is the
favored field OF the chorus girl, and beauty
is rare. but the very scarcity of properly
equipped combinations renders more de-
sirable such exceptions as exist. It is de-
clared in advance that Sam Devere, whose
company viii be this weeks Offering at
Herman s. has devoted both time and money
to securing the best Looking ensemble peO-
pie 20 be had. The results Of his atten-
ton are said TO be notable in the fore and
after. pieces staged, tao farces respective
IL entitled The Crab" aud The Female
Rouuders" Careful dressing and iugel-
JUS electric effects are supposed TO en-
hauce this display and 10 make the presen-
tations donbly enjoyable. Between these
products viii be introduced an olio in
which appear Sam Deyere and his banjo.
O'Brien and Buckley mirth makers. the
Icons acrob3ts; the MUrphys SIX tchis S.;
The Newsboy Quintette. an organization
much liked in Washington; The Lady
Cecil" troupe Of eight English dancers
the Cineograph a moving picture machine,
and other featured persons or devices
The attraction promises 10 be a strong one
and should draw audiences considerably
above the average.
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Nnies.

For his next Thursday lecture at the Co
lumbia Theatre, that much Travelled man,
Burton Holmes has chosen the subject,
Japan Revisited" This sequel to his for
mer interesting talk on the Orient is said
to be a graphic description Of his most
recent trip to the land OF the Tycoon. It
shows not only the thoroughly civilized
life OF the cities. but the unsullied lowell
ness Of the country, as viewed by one
wholly in touch with it's inhabitants. The
Japan Revisited" discourse is perhaps the
strongest and best illustrated of any in
Mr. Holmes series. The still pictures
used on the stereopticon all have been coli
ored by the most skillful OF native artists,
while the moving views reproduce such
absorbing affairs as Geisha dances. Teli-
gious ceremonies and street scenes. Seats
have been selling for the event since
Thursday and the advance demand seems
to make probable a larger audience than
ever has greeted Dir. Holmes in Washing
ton.
The times., 1899-12-31

On next Thursday evening the National
Rifles Han win be very blue The occa-
sion of this cOloring VIII be the annual
concert Of the combined musical clubs OF
Yale. which, Il is promised, viii treat their
friends and admirers 70 such burst OF
college melody as has not been heard here
in a twelve month. These organizations
comprise the best talent of "Old Eli, care
fully chosen and conscientiously drilled
The programme arranged for them is said
to have been the object of particular care
prompted by q desire TO ft the taste of
localities and the ability OF the perform
ers The Glee Club viii have plenty to
do in this bill and it is expected that that
plenty viii be well done. Seats for the
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Every theatrical season has its one great
event, and. though Sir Henry Irving has
come and gone, that of Washington is not
due until January % when Minnie Mad
dern Fiske reaches the Lafayette Square
with Becky Sharp" Unquestionably. Mrs
Fiske is the most remarkable woman on
the contemporary stage, her ability en-
titling her to rank either with or above
her only rival, Sarah Bernhard On the
occasions of her former visits to Washing
ton, this American artist has been embar
rassed and Handicapped by being Obliged
to appear in theatres long unused and gen
orally disregarded. Now however, there
is a playhouse here that is uncontrolled
by the syndicate, and, even were that not
true, Mrs. Fiske is bringing with her a
success OF proportions unequaled this year
in New York. No person who pretends TO
keep abreast OF the times can eouscien-
tiously neglect seeing Mrs. Fiske.
Langdon Mitchell's adaptation of 'Vani-
ty Fair has called forth more expert com
ment than has, been drawn by any other
work ever produced in Gotham. Maga-
zines which usually exclude subjects out
of their special lines have employed au-
thors Of prominence to review Becky
Sharp for them, while strictly trade
journals have devoted much space 10 the
cation last week and. it's leading article
was an essay on Mrs. Fiske Oddly enough
considering the strength OF the actress
enemies, all the output mentioned has not
Included a single sentence of anything but
praise. Becky Sharp has been as mar
velous an artistic triumph as it is finaB-
cial one
This is as it should be- Whatever the
rights or wrongs of Harrison Grey Fiske's
fight, the battle has been courageous one.
That its return should have been an at
tempt to iniure Mrs. Fiske and to de-
prtve those who admire her is resrettable.
Apart from any advance notices that may
be given in that portion of this page to
which advance notices are consigned, The
Times wishes to express the hope that the
stars business here viii prove a credit to
Washington and to advise those who might
hesitate that they can do nothing better
than witness Mrs. Fiske's presentation.
The times., 1899-12-31

sylyania Avenue.
The soloist announced for the next con-
cert of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
at the National Theatre is Alexandra
Petchnikoff viOlinist, who is said 20 have
provided the critics of the country with
the foundations for enthusiasm. The feel
ing and marvellous technique displayed by
this Russian have been especially praised.
there being hardly a dissenting voice in
the newspaper chorus. PetchnikOh has
never been in Washington and it is prom
ised that those who hear him first will be
most pleasantly surprised, even after hav-
ing read the laudation given him else
where. The sale of seats for the concert
will be announced later.
The Watkin- Mills recitals. which are TO
occur on the evenings of January ) and g
at the Universalist Church, are evckng
great interest here. The English bassO is
mentioned as being possessed Of most le-
markabie voice-a voice which ranges in et-
feet from the prOfundo 10 an almost tenor
lyricality. The programmes arranged have
been made up with the purpose of display .
ing all this feXibility and versati ity. The
numbers selected go from MendelSsohn' 5
jolly, TollicHng I'm a ROamer' to Ia
deary, mournful heavy arias Of Elijah "
Music lovers are showing considerable de-
sire to hear these recitals. and it is prob
able that the attendance at them will be
very large. Seats are selling at GuZman s
The times., 1899-12-31

support Of Joseph Jefferson and other stars,
She and MIR Seay are doing a farcette writ
ten by VIII NJ, Cressy. who was respOn-
sible for both "Grasping an Opportunity
and Her Friend From Texas. " The turn
should prove pleasing Arthur Rigby. who
once followed George Wilson at the Grand
and drew more applause and laughter than
did his celebrated predecessor, returns for
the week with a new stock of jokes and
songs. The Carl Dammann troupe of ac-
robats and Matthews and Harris, complete
a roster that probably will bring record
breaking gatherings to the resort. The
Biograph has been retained, too, and will
throw on the screen a series of pictures
that have not been shown before in Wash
ington. The workings Of this marvellous
machine are responsible for much of the
growing popularity OF the uptown theatre
and the managers show wisdom in keeping
il on their programmes.
The times., 1899-12-31
coIumbia-"rhe Jolly Musketeer.u

Woman. 'gemsn. source of all our bliss!
Woman, woman, heaven ia your kiss!
But the queen upon her throne,
The maiden ia her dairy,
In this are much alike they're both contrary.
Set to a dainty, swinging little air, this
jingle which is sung in the first act of
The Jolly Musketeer," positively haunts
the average hesrer for months. 1t is an
excellent example of the effortless and yet
delightful lyrics with which StanisIaus
STANCE has supplied Jefferson de Arg lis
and his company. The music, which is
from The pen and mind Of Julian Ed
wards. is appropriately catchy, combin-
ing with these verses in setting of the
book OF the opera 10 good advantage. Mr.
De Angels, whose ability as a comedian
needs no advance propping here. interprets
all these features with the assistance Of
The times., 1899-12-31

event may be purchased after tomorrow OF
Guzman in Droop's Music Store, 925 Penn
sylyania Avenue
The times., 1899-12-31

tains some verses by Willard Holcomb
who resigned the dramatic editorship OF a
local daily to conduct the publicity depart
ment Of the Liebler Company. This poem
prophesies the London success Of Children
OF the Ghetto" and the Telegraph. =" re-
membering that the play already has fin
ished its English run, and forgetting that
Mr.. Holc0mb's duty to his employers lay
directly in the way of saying kindly things
for the piece, has been poking fun at the
gentleman in question. This nOtoriety is
rather likely to be of benefit than other
wise, and it makes the lines interesting.
They follow:
When Zangwiu went away,
Tie critics all did say
I'VE told You So
1t had no show
We damned the Zangwill p,p;
1T caused a lot Of talk,
But stll it had 20 walk;
Though people Cheercd
We had it 'queered
And chased II from New York.
''And 50 at our command,
Like Moses and his band
The Children flee
Across the sea
To seek the promised land.
But stiil we sadly fear
The fun Will cost us dear,
If with reuown
From London town
The play comes back next year"
From wholly literary viewpoint. the
poem hardly seems up to Mr. Holcomb'.
well-knowu standard. but then, matter
written with purpose" rarely shows
anything else. Although it's tenor argues
little undue optimism. the publicity giveI
the composition viii not hurt Mr. HoIcoml
in the slightest.
The times., 1899-12-31

Christmas week IS costing the realm of
the footlights a terribly large number of its
favorites. Sol Smith Russell, stricken
WI lie at work has retired in all probabI-
ity, permanently, and Roland Reed is seri-
ously, even dangerously, i'll. In losing the
first Of these two, theatregoers lose an
actor whose devotion to all that was best
in his art singled him out from the ma
jority OF his contemporaries. Whatever
The tends of the period, Mr. Russells
plays alvt. were of the most refreshing
cleanliness and of the truest beauty. No
man has a greater personal following than
Roland Reed, whose heartiness and gen
uineness have endeared him to those who
know him. The persistent misfOrtunes Of a
decade have not been sufficient to embitter
or change Mr. Reed. Though the pieces In
which he has appeared since his hit in The
Wrong Mr. Wright" have not been of
nature to advance him professionally the
star has retained all OF his pristine ad-
mirers Even the unitness of these We
hicles, by the way, has never persuaded
Mr. Reed TO look beyond the borders of his
own land for material. 'If the American
dramatist cannot give me what 1 want - he
said less than a month ago, Il shall con-
trive to want what the American dramatist
can give me-" Mr. Reed was spending
Christmas at home as generally, when he
was taken i'll. No one who ever has seen
him can but wish earnestly for his speedy
recovery. The absence of both Mr. Russell
and Mr. Reed would be felt keenly and uni
yersally.
The holiday issue of one of New York )
many minor theatrical publications con-
The times., 1899-12-31

The holiday issue of one of New York's
many minor theatrical publications con-
The times., 1899-12-31

Undoubtedly. the ElSil-l are n very III
telIigent and capable people. but their IN
derstanding of the art Of newspaper
making might be broadened without dan
ger of bursting. a reporter. who had de-
termined upon publishing a chat with Sir
Henry Irving, made three vain attempts TO
see the actor-knight last week and then
abandoned the pursuit. He remembered.
however. that Laurence Irving, besides be-
ing son of Sir Henry, was player of
worth and the adapter OF 'RCbespierre.
He called five times ar the young fellows
hotel and finally managed to learn that
Mr. Irving is busy. What can he do for
you?". The visitor replied that he was
most anxious for an interview and that,
if the Thespian would talk five minutes.
he would remain a humble and devoted SER
vant-or words to that effect. Mr.. Irving
returned that he would write an article-l
Three days passed and no manuscript
materialized. Post boxes were searched
and desk drawers riaed- Finally, letter
came. It was couched in three lines, and
read:
Dear Sir-I am sorry If I was the cause Of your
wasting any OF your moments the other morning.
There is nothing 90 interview me about. l re-
main. sincerely youls. LAURENCE lRN lNG-
That was all.
The reporter is willing to subscribe to q
fund for the purchase of a crown of Iau-
rel. to be given to the scribe who sue
ceeds in extracting an opinion from our
distinguished cousin, the son of Sir Henry
At best, the life of the interviewer "aiu't
al beer and skittles." This Times man
spent the greater portion Of Tuesday and
Wednesday searching Tor Blanche Bates
of the Naughty Anthony company. On
Thursday the futile chase was taken up
afresh. and note from the actress
Thursday, after the matinee brought
cheer TO the heart OF the gossip-gatherer.
Thursday. after the matinee" at the Co
lumbia. a hotel lobby; a patient wait OF
two hours; a very. very tired reporter, no
Miss Bates Thursday night; the theatre
The times., 1899-12-31

a mere bit well done was the Mrs. Dobbs
contributed to The Dagger and the Cross"
last week by Blanche Moulton Nothing
more natural of that class has been shown
here since Marie Bates supported Andrew
Mack in An Irish Gentleman" Servants
parts like drunken scenes, are rarely acted
in a meritoUious manner and Miss MouI-
tons impersonatiou was doubly praise
worthy because unusual.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-06

wood cutting on one OF his farms
rear Sand Hills. Invitations have been
exterded to the people Of Milton TO at
tend A grand supper will be pro-
vded at the close of the day, and re-
freshments will be served at intervals.
b. G. Taylor general crganizer OF
the Guarantee Builiing and Lean A-so-
citation. OF Wilmington, after having or
CARRIED Q branch at this p'cce under
the most iavorabla auspices, is here
occasionally, and working fer the in
terest OF llhe association.
Plumbers and tinners are repairing
the roof CT the Ponder House and d-ire
work about the residence CT Mrs. Pom.
der. They are from .MLNord.
Two live foxes are at present at this
Milo GVpot, having been shipped from
! Tcvrp1ad and conls.gred To- c. II
shcrt, man unknown i'm this Locality
| Bu,lfrog shooting is now becoming {
profitable. as we'll as am amusing sport
They are nett plentiful but a few arr
found in the ponds and streams near
by.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1899-05-06
BIG FIRE AT DELMAR
KTNDLING WOOD FACTORY CON-
SCMED AND OTHER BUILDINGS |
ElNr,AiNGERED.

Iuimar, Del, May 6.-Fire broke cut
hAe 1El.rsCly night In the k.uiJ.nlg
WHO'D laoCory, better known as the
slDltnt mill. The flames we.e first dis
covered about $50 o'clock. In a short
clna the emile mlll was aJb,aze.
Theme Was a -a-l5e amount Of lumber
lear the mid, and this was soon blaz-
zig. Tbs residents OF this pace hur-
rIed to the mill. but they we're power
less to prevent the spread Cs the
fiamias.
The blaze could be seen for fifteen
miias arc1nd, and persons came long
distances to help subdnIe the flames, as
Lihey feared the town was being burn
ed Down.
There was a string of freight cars
standing in front OF the Delaware rail-
road station, and It was thought for a
time that these. as well as the station,
wouid be consumed.
The freight cars did in fact catch
y fire. A large force Of men centered
their efforts on the cars A bucket bril-
gade was quickly formed, and the
flames. after hard work, were finally
eXtinguished IL was Sow work, how
ever. The flames from the mill were
still coming in the direction OF the
cars, and it was decided that the cars
must he moved to a point or safety.
This was finally accomplished The
house of Yardmaster Baker was also
for a time in danger. The mill was
entirely destroyed, together with a bis
lCt of lumber. The mill is owned by
John Elliott, and hls loss win rum M
~ esnrrrr-a1 th.otfro nd ,for1ore u Min J..
partly covered by Insurance. This d:
the Largest fire that has visited init
section for years.
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B. 60.

Schedule in eject November 20, 1sas.
All trains illuminated with Fintsc1
Light
r3 N ANS LEAVE WILMINGTON, DEL
AWARE AVENUE STATION, FOX
NEW YORK, week days. 4ss, -ss3
1924 a. M 'i2ls -; zs Z; ,S09' s san SSh
Ass. $3.50. sii.s5 a m; '2.sl, '3.59, '5.ls Gan
Pullman cars. IA, 'i1.0o p m.
PHILADELPHIA, week GAYS 800,
$40, 'LO5. 1885, 'S.25, 'sss, -lO24 n;OS a; M;
man cars), $50, $50. TAI, 9.15, .n.V0 2,
M. Sundays. s4S3 1885, $50 1888, lll1
IL IS q. m: '2.3i, 300, t5.os. 'o.lS Sai Kun
nan cars), GO. '7.41, 800. 'll.o0 p; m. 80
CHESTER. week days, $40, .Lo9, go ~,
ss.25. s9.39, siO24. Hos a. m; LOO -l.o4, dr'
$50 $500 s7.n, 9.15, 'i1.00 p. m. sunday
7g5. $50. 939, 1l.12, t11.35 a. M; "2.S4, Sov,
's.5g, $50. s7.4l, 800 '11.oO p m 100
! ATLANTIC CITY, week days, 'sVo a.
m: 'i2is, '2.s4 D. m. Sundays, 7.Ss a. m;
-t CAPE MAY. week days. '7.O5 a. M; '2.si
D. m Sundays, 1856 a. m. e,,r,,roroDr
| RAITIMORE AND WASlilNGION.
week DAYS AIS. lbs, 1874. 'll.u a. M
si2.5G. 600. 3Oi, s3.40, '4.5l, $40 tail fum-
man cars. 800. '9.11 p. m. Sundays .tl iSS
2 .ssi a. M .2Ss = I Z, All II' r. mo- no. '''
RALTlMORE AND WAY STATIONS
7.25 a. M; 3.0i y. NJ, daily. go 80 90.
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si2 IS. s.Ol. 'A57, t.c. '9.ti p. m;
PT'rTSBURG. week days, 's.8 a. Iu.'
q 40 IAN Pullman carsl, '9ll p. m. S ul,'
days, .s.3i a. m; $40 (all Pullman eais''
' c,,iaicAGo. daily. 1874 a; m; ADJ p. m m,
| CHICAGO, via CINCINNATI anu ~
DEANAPOLIs, 1874 a. M, aaiy, .e,
CINCINNATI AND ST. LOUIS -e'sa =
m: s1256 and '9n p. N, dally.
TOLEDO AND DETROIT, I'll y. ni.s
daily 10 Toledo and daily except SunoAS
g sII lSeiEaRsiLY ACCOMMODATION. week
drys. 7.25 a. m; 800. $50 lO.oS D. m ~"
days, 7.25 a. m; 3.O4, l.S3 p. m r,r,,,r
LANDENBERG ACCONM,Oi.y.<a1A.t - =.
week days, TBS, 1000 a, m; sO4' 4si p ~
sundays, 1000 a. M 5.sz p: m. $500, ron
IFAVE MARKET ST. STATION FOH
BALTIMORE. week days, 64s a. m
b IIIkNDENBERG. week days, e.i5. 30
a. m; 255, $40 D. m Sundays 100 a. m
$50 p. m. 49,, .r-rr
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MINGTON. week days, H3.35. 625, -So1
QOO slO26. II 80 a. M; s12.20. s1.3I, 2oe, -3Ot
a2O 400 500 (all Pullman cars), $50
L e15. $50. s7.30, sS35 1910, Ills p. m. sun
Z days. s335, $500, 800, 11-S0 a. M III
slS7. 400 49, $50, '501 (ai Pullman
= cars). $50. $50. sSS5, 1000 D. m.
: Delrnarvia Telephone, NO. lSS.
Rates to Western points lower than via
any other line.
F. d. UNDERWOOD. D. 3. MARTIN.
Gan Manager. = Man. Of Pass. Ira1is
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ATTEMPT TO WRECK A TRAIN
MAN HELD FOR PLACING AN
IRON BURR ON THE TRACKS.


Chester, May 6.-Patrick Fo'ay. a
track foreman on the PHILADELPHIA.
Wilmington and Baltimore railroad.
'ast evening detected a man rlaclns
somctl ing on the track near Darby
station. After the man walked away.
FO,ey went to the spot and found an
iron Lurr fastened on the track Ao-
companied by Robert Riussell ne fol-
luwoG the stranger, whom they cap
iured ard brought TO Chester, where
Nc was held for hearing. He gave
the rame OF Patrick Devlin, and said
he recently removed to COiwyn.
The attempt to wreck the Florida
express, which was due i'm few min
utes, was a bold one. The track curved
at this point, and the burr had been
placed on the lower track in the
shadow cast by the bridge, so the Obj
struction would have escaped the eye
Cf the engineer. Foley says that thk
obstruction was more dangerous than
q number Of ties piled on the track.