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Washington sentinel., 1899-10-14
Theatrical


Anna Held is an English speaking star
OF musical comedy and no longer the
singer Of gay Parisian chansonettes. Her
| sumptuous production Of Papa's Wife,
at the National next week will reveal
her in new light. The piece is in three
acts, the scenes embracing a convent, a
Chateau and a Military Barracks near
Fontainbleau. Book and lyrics are by
the faDciiul humorIst Harry B. Smith,
and the music. The latest Of Reginald de
koven's compositions. Miss Held per
sona;es a shy little convent pupil. who
IS more vivaclous than she looks, and
| who becomes involved m all sorts of
| comic complications at the wedding
breakfast following her marriage to a
proiigate Baron. The latter is a source
Of great anxiety TO his austere and cir
cumspect young son, who has married
him off because tired Of supporting him.
Other dToll characters are an amorous
old Major who is forever being deceived,
convent music teacher who has COM
posed an extravaganza and a buresdue
actress with large and comprehensive
past In the very strong cast are such
favorites as NJ, A. Kennedy, Harry
Woodruff, Henry Bergman, George
Marion, Isabelle Evesson, Agnes Findlay
and the very popular eccentric comedian
Charles A. Bigelow. The chorus, EN-
bracing the pick Of the pampered di in
tiles Of the Broadway houses. will be a
revelation in the matter Of lOveliness.
The costu7 es and scenic embrllish.
ment are most costly and Miss Held's
own gowns, created in Paris. are likely
TO cause a sensation.
o
mong the many mel dramas that
will be presente to th- public during
the current season and especially those
that will be seen here, there are none
that bear so excellent an endorsement
from the standard journals as ''When
London Sleeps" by Charles Darrell,
Esq. Aside from being filled with
strong and sensational situations it is
by necessity mounted IN gorgeous |
scenic dress; there are four acts and |
eleven scenes, all Of which require special |
scenery lanes n Wallick, the manager,
has spared neither time nor money in |
providing all these requisites. There /
are some twenty odd people in the cast
and not a few OF them have been seen
here as either stars or principal features
with other attractions which have been
seen at the high priced houses IN this
city. The three previous engagements
of the melOdramA have been record 4
max rs for the Academy largely on
account Of the sensational third act,
which shows a fashionable house OF i'll
repute in the midst Of London.
Washington sentinel., 1899-10-14

IN t Loss of Political Influence
Of the German-AmeTican element
is due simply to the old German
spirit Of disunion. The Germans
will always split and fight against
ca IN other. They did that up to
1866. and only Bismarck, by form
ing the Empire, kept them to-
gether.
The same is the case in the
United States. If the German
Americans would stand together,
go against their enemies and elect
their friends, their political infu.
ence would be sought and re.
spected. But sitting between two
chairs, they are weak and ignored
by both sides-and now their
papers wonder why they are not
respected like the Irish and other
nationalities.
Washington sentinel., 1899-10-14
! III SENTINEL
AIexandria's Day.

In celebrating the one hundred
and 6ftieth anniversary Of the lay
ing out OF the city OF Alexandra,
last Thursday, the people Of that
good old town deserve to be ap
plauded for their patriotism and
public spirit.
They waited Iso years before
embarking upon the sea OF red fire
illuminations and parades, but
when at last they made up their
minds to celebrate they did so in a
royal manner. The success OF the
weeks celebration will stand as an
enduring m onument to the energy
and enterprise OF the citizens OF the
old burg, and particularly Of those
who had it in charge. May they
be on hand Tor her Tercentenary.
Washington sentinel., 1899-10-14
AT THE THEATRES.

Hyde's Comedians and Helen Mora
are the potent attraction engaged for
the New Grand next week. The last
time they were here they played at the
Columbia Theatre where high prices
prevailed. The engagement then was
an artistic and financial success and
contributed very much toward convinc.
Ing Washington audiences that polite
vaudeville. as it is given at the New
Grand, is vastly different from that
form OF entertainment labeled variety"
and served for men only. Years ago
Manager Hyde was of the firm of HVde
& Bohman, celebrated minstrel purveY-
ors, but after the disbandment of that
organization Mr.. Hyde established what
is now called Hyde's Comedians. II is
not exaggeration of their merits to claim
for them that they form one OF theft
not the best polite vaudeville combIna-
tions to be found in America today.
They provide an entertainment that is
iastidious in it's refinement. wholesome
in its humorous quality, and most attrac-
tive to all who are familiar with what is
best in this new world of popular amuse-
ment Helen Mora, by virtue of her
immense popularity, her wonderful
baritone voice and her strangely drama
tic style, heads the bill. She will sing
a new collection OF her melodious and
torceful songs and wear new wardrobe
OF handsomely appropriate costumes
Now here, but full of promise OF fun, is
the diminutive comedy team composed
| OF little Arthur Dunn and Clara Bell
| Jerome These remarkably clever
artists will appear in the uproarious one
act farce, The Messenger Boy 1t is
brimtul Of laughable situations and
comic songs. Willard Sims and Jennie
Graham will be seen to advantage in
their society comedy sketch. Characters
I have Seen on the Stage, which is nove
and diverting. AL Leech and the three
Blossom sisters make a formidable
musical aggregation IN a delightfully."-
harmonious melange OF dancing. music
and mirth. The three Soeurs Roney are
described as a beautiful and talented
trio and present an act that has all the
charm of a European novelty. The
grotesque three Fortuni brothers, also
imported from Europe, will evoke
unlimited laughter. Galetti and hi.
wonderfully intelligent monkeys in then
very funny barber shop scene and bicycl,
races will be something new, especially
to the Juvenile theatre goers. These ar,
also from across the Atlantic. Jordar
and Welch, the clever portrayers OF wei
known characters, are the last oil the cal
head line" bill Aud all Of these con
tribute an evenings enjoyment which
may be witnessed without apprehension
by the most refined and fastidious for the
reasons. first, that they are Hyde,
Comedians, and second, because the,
are to be at the New Grand where
decencY is the first consideration.
Washington sentinel., 1899-10-14

The Cost OF NJ McKinlcy's War IN
the PhtItppines.
The Philippine war has cost US
already several hundred millions,
and there seems 10 be small pros
pect Of an end 10 It for years TO
come. One OF our military officers
who recently returned from Manila
states that il will need fifty thou
sand men for ten years to reconcile
Washington sentinel., 1899-10-14
New Taxes.

The coming Congress will make
no effort to abolish the war taxes
levied when we went to war with
Spain. They are to become fixed
additional burden upon the people
because the policy Of Imperialism,
including, as it must, largely IN
creased expenditures for army and
navy and for the maintenance of
the additional military govern
ments to keep in subjection the
people we have conquered, de-
yours the reserve funds faster than
they can be put away. The word
has gone out to House and Senate
party leaders that all financial leg
islation must have for its object
the Wrestling OF more money from
the peop'e. No existing taxes
are to be repealed. New ones are
TO be encouraged. Taxes are to
be levied anew on slot machines,
fire arms, ticket brokers'; anything
except the levying Of an income
tax, or 4 tax upon Trust, is to be
considered in the available revenue
producing list.
Washington sentinel., 1899-10-14
From the westiIcne Post CBepubIi-
panl

From the westiicne Post CRepublt-
cam.
The adopted citizens just as unani-
mouslY condemn the English policy IN
South Africa as they condemn our
policy in the Philippines. In both places
the policies stand upon imperialism
That the President refuses all and
every interference In the Transvaal, IS
but natural Is he not engaged in the
same business as the English to wit.
destruction oflIberty2
These sentiments are correct,
But why has not the WeStiiche Post
a word of censure for its own Con-
gresham, Mr.. Bartholdt? Is he
not supporting the Presidents war
policy and even finding fault with
the German Americans who op-
pose Mr.. McKinleY's imperialistic
policy1 But for the WeSthche Posi-
Mr.. BarthOldt would not have been
reelected. Can the WsSthche Post
explain that sort OF policy?
Washington sentinel., 1899-10-14
NNANrED SEVERAL

WANTED - SEVERAL BRIGHT
and honest persons TO represent us
as Managers in this and close by counties
Salary 5000 year and expenses.
Straight, bona hde, no more, no less
salary Position permanent Our ref.
eTences any bank in any town II is
mainly office work conducted at home.
Reference. Enclose self addressed
stamped envelope. The DOMINION
COMPANY, Dept :, Chicago.
Washington sentinel., 1899-10-14
New Proof or the Anglo American
Alliance

New Proof or the AuglO a ~ crt c an
Alliance I
Even before the English Govern
ment has asked for its citizens to be
taken under the protection ol the
American Consul, the latter has
been ordered rom Washington to
do so.
Now supPo.e the Boer Govern
ment does not obey the American
Consul and let the latter protect
English subjects during the war
What can the American Govern
ment do in the case7 Will itJoin
the English and make war upon the
Boers7 And how can it reach the
latter With our navy it cannot
touch them, for the Beers have no
sea coast7 Ii will have to send
soldiers.
Our Mckinley despotism is
against all liberty and freedom. 1t
fights the FilipinOs and is ready to
fight the South African Republics.
1t obeys England completely.
Washington sentinel., 1899-10-14

NORTH GERMAN LLOYD
Regular
STEAMSHIP PCOMMUNICATION
Between
Baltimore and Bremen
The following steamers OF the North
German Lloyd, first class IN all their
appointments Of 5000 to- 5000 tons, run
regularly as follows:
FROM BALTIMORE.
Wednesday, Oct IS. pm
"Munchen
Wednesday, Oct. as, pm.
Roland
Wednesday, Nov. I, pm.
#wIIlehad
Wednesday, Nov. s. pm
"Dresden
Wednesday, Nov. IS, pm
Crefeld
Wednesday, Nov. "a, pm
Halle
Wednesday, Nov. 29, pm.
"Munchen
Wednesday. Dec. 8, 2 pm
#Han cover
Wednesday, Dec IS, ? pm
Roland
Wednesday, Dec 20, 2 pm
And thereafter weekly
The steamers with a carry Cabin
Passengers
Rates ct Cabin Passage.
II Cabin to Bremen $40
Round Trip from $500 to ass. 90
WAR TAX EXTRA.
RatFS Of Storage Passage.
From Baltimore to Bremen Gao
INCLUDING wARTAx
From Bremen to Baltimore
$36 so
Round trip tickets from Baltimore 10
Bremen and return,
$66 so
For freight and passage, apply to the
General Agents,
A. SCHUMAcHER&cO.
No S South Gay ST.,
Baltimore, ND.
EDWARD F.. DROoP e. SONS
q7s Penna. Ave,
Washington. ID. q.
Washington sentinel., 1899-10-14

The first appearance ofFrancis Wilson
in his new comic opera, Cyrano de
Bergerac, at the Columbia Theatre next
week will serve to turn the peoples
thoughts to the art of sweet sounds and
remind them that comedy and drama
are not all there is IN entertainment
The new work. which paraphrases with
comparatively slight Icense the great
romantic comedy Of Edmond Rostan6,
IS certain to be well received in Washing.
ton, where Wilson's popularity hes been
steadily gaining in strength for years.
The changes in the actual story of
"CyranO" have not been numerous. He
remains the curious combination OF
gallant, pessimIst, cynic, and sentimen-
talist with a soul attunsd to poetry,
and a heart of gold beneath his
mask of physical imperfections He
fights and woos as did the other
"Cyrano," and is as arrogant and as self
sacrificing, but always, OF course, in a
comic opera vein. The music, by Victor
Herbert, is pronounced the best comic
opera score he has ever written. The
sale Of seats is phenomenally large, and
the outlook for next week being record
breaker is already assured.
Washington sentinel., 1899-10-14
DR.. scnurmau on his suIu Bargain

DR., Schurman on his SuIu Bargain.
DR.. Jacob Gould Schurman is
president Of Cornell University and
one OF the foremost educators OF
American youth. Mr.. Mckinley
sent HIM to the Philippines as pres
ldent Of a peace commission. In
Sundays New York IP01Id DR..
Schurman gave US an account OF
his visit to the polygamOus and
slave. holding Sultan OF Sulu, and
Of the bargain he made with that
poten'ats in the name of the Amer
lean people.
He found this little So, 900 a year
Sultan living in a mansion that re-
minded him Of "uhe old farmhouses
OF the New England StatCs"-such,
for instance, as those in which
WendalI Phillips and Garrison and
the other slavery haters were nur-
tured. But this New England
farmhouse" had its Dolygamous
harem, and its master was the
holder Of human slaves, and with
him DR.. Schurman made a treaty
binding the United States to toler-
ate his harem, to sanction his slave
holding, and to pay him and his
chiefs tor the maintenance Of their
harems and their droves of slaves
these following sums OF money:
To the Sultan, S2so To Dato Puto. 800
To Dato Rajah To Dato Amir
To SI6aa Daio Atik 555 To 6als5H asdii Butu go go
To DatO Calbe IS To Habib Mura 10
To Dato Joaka To Serif Saguin IS
main rs
Speaking OF the treaty he made,
Mr.. Schurman says:
Since returning TO the United States
have noticed some criticism OF the fact
that slavery is permitted to continue in
the Sulu group.
Criticism" Impossible DR..
Schurman!
DIR. Scnurman continues:
Surely no one acquainted with--the
conditions could crIticise this
Surely MOI!
Mr.. Schurman further says:
Slavery IS a recognized institution in
the Sulus. II we attempted to take It
away there is no telling what might
happen Certainly It would be to our
disadvantage
disadvantage" mo telling
what might happen1"
Mr.. Schurman adds:
So long as peace is maintained we will
be wise to let well enough alone.
"WeIl enough1" Is slavery
well enough7" Is polvgamy
well enough7"
Again, Mr.. Schurman says:
we cannot anOTd TO interfere with
their religion and their ancient practices
so long as they DO not conflict with
American authority and government in
the islands.
Ancient practices"-of poly
gamy and slavery And under
American authority and govern-
ment!
Has Dr. Schurman ever heard |
otthe mo tstrenuous war in history |
a war which cost this nation bill |
lions Of treasure and hundreds OF |
thousands OF lives2 Has ne ever
heard that all this treasure, all this
torrent Of blood. was the price paid, |
and paid gladly. that these words
might be added to the Constitution
oi the United States1
Neither slavery nor involuntary
iervitude shall exist within the
United States or any place subject
o their jurisdiction"
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Chinese TcIcgraphy.

In au interesting article published
in the Electrical World aud Engineer,
Professor Francis T.. Croker tells OF
the curious methods Of the Chinese in
sending telegraphir messages aud of
tic serious opposition of the natives
i'm many parts of the Expire TO tho
modern convenience.
So opposed TO innovations arc the
natives in some districts that they
cut the wires aud chopped down tho
poles. As they have discovered, how
ever, that the poles can bo used for
fuel and the copper wire IS valuable,
their active autngonism may not DO
wholly due to fanaticism
But the most curious part Of the
Chiuaman connection with telography
is his method of sending messages. As
the Chinese language has no alpha
bet, bu. in it's written form is COM
posed OF au infinite number of sym
bOls, each of which represent q word,
Il can be seen that an extensive code
is necessary. This difficulty was en-
compasscd by means Of numbers, as
Professor Croker explains.
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the four hogsheads of molasses. I
found my profits wero n little more
than $1,000. The Captain never for.
gave me.
'One summer few years ago I
spent vacation on a farm not for
from MOnsey, y. Y. The owner of
the farm had two daughters. one
musically inclined and the other very
much infatuated with her own charms
of face and figure. The first wanted
piano and the other pinned for dia
mond ring, but the agriculturist was
too hard up at that time to buy them
although he wanted his girls to have
such things. Now, | never lose II
chance TO make q trade, no matter
where l 80 or how insignificant the
values involved, for, as / said, swan.
ping IS passion. so as had on nv
hands at the time about twenty-five
cheap pianos which had | cen seized
by clicnt on Judgment oldagainst
bankrupt manufacturer, aud plenty
OF Iewciry, offered to supply the
girls If ho would trade me twenty
acres Of land for a piano and diamond
ring. Tho land was WORTH 500 an
acres and the piano and ring wero
worth less than-but never mind
that. Suffice to say that the dicker
was made and | lost nothing. Next
spring | built fancy little Queen
Anne cottage on my laud at a cost OF
$1,000, and then snapped ii of for n
small steam yacht, which ! sold some
time ago for $4,000 SO YOU SEQ how
easy ut Is 10 make swapping pay when
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PlTH AND POINT.

She doesn't seem TO know her own
mind. That's because she can't
lorute it..
"Golishtly boasts that he never
changed his mind. ~ "Hc cant: no
ono will swap with him. "
What does the forecast bullc.
tin say Threatening weather.
"Threatenimg what sunstrokcs or
chilblainaE- Chicago Record.
'"The first writing was done ON
stone, remarked the wise man, at
dinner. Great gracious Think of
the postage" inyoluntarily exclaimed
the rising poet.
My daughter" said the father.
has always been accustomed to all
the Injuries of wealth. 'Yees. " re-
piled the count, bristling up. "Zat
ces what | am.
Dcpositor tbrcathlesIy) els tho
cashier in?' Bank Examiner"
he's out. Are you dopositor?"
Yes. - "WcIl, you're out, too. -.
New York Weekly.
Her Father-"No. Young man. nv
daughter can never be yours" Her
Adorer O. My dear sir, ] don't want
her TO he my daughter want her to
be my wife Tit-Bits.
Doctor (to the ruflian) Your eye
is hopelessIy smashed. shall have
TO insert glass eye" mo glass ego
for me. 1t would be broken to-mor-
row. '-Fliegendc Blnetter.
Mae-"Both George and Harry are
very attentive TO Bess. I wonder
which of the two she will accept. "
Ethel--"If knew which would pro-
pose first l could tell you"
"I'd like to look over some of your
collars, said the young man in tho
hahcrdashcr's. "Oh! then You want
to SEQ some Of the low styles, " re-
piled the dealer. Yonkers Statesman.
"Whcn | rejected Dick he didn t
seem a bit put out. I can't under
stand it," well, | can. Dick is
used TO it, He used TO write poetry.
and get Il dozen reflections every
week.
Excuse me, but it seems 10 me
that ] must have met you before.
Are you not Il brother or near reIa-
tive Of Major Gibbs?" "No; 7 am
Major Gibbs myself "Ah, indoedi
That explains the remarkable rcsem-
blancc.'
Mr.. Spoouanore, will you please
tell me what you came 20 SEQ me for
81 will, Miss McCurdy. came to
ask you 90 marry me. We'll, Ger
tainly won't let us now enjoy tho
s'cuiug. Do you play chess, MIR.
opConamorcy Rozbury Gazette.
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gilded pinnacle Of the tomb. Within
Il few minutes another struck the
dome, tearing IN enormous hole. Then
third, entering the shrine near the
cpTnicc Of the northcrly wall, exploded
within, making, in fact, an utter
wreck of the interior. although Rad
more could not sec the effect nj tho
time.
Meanwhile othor shells were falling
ON the river walls, each. as 10 oxplol
ed, tearing away great gaps i'm The
masonry Nothing appeared capable
OF resisting the proligious force of the
IyddItr. Eadmoro could gee first n
sheet Of yellow flame blaze out. then
lying stones, dust and smoke.
wherever u shell burst panic fell. the
soldiers Of the garrison ran away ON
all sides, perhaps Co escape the fumes
OF tho explosive ~ much as ils vio-
lcucc.
Int now Rodmorc'a attention was
recalled 10y an ovcut much nearer nc
hand IJa felt q scratching under his
right Leg, where me eat ou tho loose
earth and twigs beside tho stone. and
g.auelug down, saw two scorpions.
When Doe iumped up one of them fast.
cucl itsaIt yieiously To- the Leg of his
tr1users st the spmc instant ho fclt
sharp stab, MS ii prnl,uifo blade
mel been thrust into his lcg. lie was
7t1ng before he had time Co move on
brush tho yenomyus creature away
scorpion wound i5 gerious mat
ter n0l 8omotimoJ proves fatal, TOO
my nothing of the pain, which ig iu.
t"usn. Eldmoro thought mo- moro Of
Tine lvdiito battery on what was going
ON lu OmIurmpu but.promptiv turned
HlH attention go luis emergency pack
pg". such as every soldier carried
during This campaign Among other
useful articles. these packages CON
'siu small vial of ammonia designed
to. IusTHuch wounds
Scorpions arc abundant u the Son
d1n. recommended iu thn case
OF such lito8 60 make lilt'o cut al
th3 place CO. promote flow of blood
and Then rub ion Cine ammonia. Rad
moro did 81, as quickly ps possible.
Hot wircg seemed 20 run along tho
nerves Of bis leg; tho pain was fright.
full Vertigo noarly ovUcamo him.
aud worse still, numbno5s began Co
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A.eRlNclN' HOME The COWS.

Il aln't no fun a-hocfnS corn.
The sun it's b'iliu' hot
And pa he keeps fcilcr lust
A-Coin' at a trot
You bet I'm glad TO see tho sun
A-shintn through the boughs.
Cos then it's time for mo to be
A-bringin' home the cows.
Sometimes l finish out my row,
But mostly, Uncle Bill
lie says, Just drop your hoe. my son.
| guess you've got your MI
II take your row on out from hero,
You whistle for old Towsc
And go and have a littlcfup
A-brintn' homo the cows"
And when the COWS Is cross tho cricK
l strip and swim across
And drive 'cm in the swimin' holo
And then | ket"h old Boss
Right 10y her tail and hang on tight
Gee how the old girl plows
Right through the water-lot- OF mul
A-hrluGin' home the cows
Then when get up 10 the larn
Ia he picks up a stick
Aud s1ys, y Dung man. | va told YOU .nourh
To keep out 81 tho crick'
And then say. why. "a. they went
Across the cricE II browse
Aud Jest had to swim across
A-brinGln homo the COWS"
1t amt no fun I'm winter time
You Kit kctchcd I'm tho dark
Aud hear the big owls hootiu aud
Them big red foxes bark:
lho snow -iallin and the winds
A-hpwln through the bOughs-
ii $ lots II fun in summer, though
h-brngin homo tho COWS!
Harry Douglas Robins, in ruck.
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\ grand view was here presented.
lie could see tho town plainly with
the naked eye, tho distance being
hardly moro than ten miles. On the
psaIn below, between the ridge and
the northcrly suburbs, and about n
milo aud half from the river. werc
the thousands OF white tents of tho
hhallfa's camp. He could sec, more
over, long lines OF white-robed inton-
try moving inland to the northwest.
as II to outhank the English advance.
Across the river, Oh The hills of the
cast bank, aud mile or two farther
south than the Kerreri ridge. the no
sltlon OF tho lyddite battery was
plainly revealed by whito puns OF
smoke AMI the reports Of the guns.
They were firing shells into Omdur-
man. Radmore hastily seated him.
self on tho ground, with his back to Il
large stone, uncascd his field glass.
and put it to his eyes.
Now he could discern the BUILDINGS
of Omdurman in detail-the palace
the rampant of the river walls. aud
conspicuously the white dome OF the
Mahdi's tomb. In shape, this some.
what resembled the tomb of General
Grant at New York. Here the Mahdi
had been buried, and his tomb was
believed by the dervishes to possess a
magical power to withstand the Chris
tians.
The first shells fell in the town near
the river, throwing up spurts OF
broken bricIwOrll; but soon T. bcttor
directed shell carried away the whole