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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-20
MARKETS TONE
VAS FAIRLY GOOD.
Railroad Stocks Generally are a
Fraction Higher.
SUGAR CONSIDERABLY HIGHER.
The Market Was Largely One OF spe-
cialtics-Bonds Showed Decided
Improvement. Both In Volume
and the Prices.

NEW YORK, May 19.-The stock market
maintained a fairly good speculative tone
to-day, IN spite or the continued disccur-
aseinent reported by the mercantile agen-
cies over the course of commodity prices.
Railroads stocks generally are higher on
The day 10 The extent OF q fraction, and
some of the specialtes show larger
changes. Sugar was the leader OF the
market, without any news to account for
its strength, beyond the suggestive Daral-
del that might be drawn between its case
and that OF the New York Gas Company,
whose costly conflict seems TO be ended
With the profitable period OF the year
approaching in the sugar trade, 1t is natu-
raj TO suppose that the incentive to sell
ing a contest takes away the profits OF the
business is augmented. Consolidated Gas
reflected the pressure of speculative real
tzing. and the Tobacco stocks showed re.
newed Signs of weakness. The local
fractions continued strong
The market was largely one OF Speclai-
ties There was some Vanderbilt stocks
apparently on the score Of the reported
return from Europe OF William K Van
derbilt, which was denied after the close.
Union Pacffic gained a large fraction. Bur
hngton and Norfolk and Western halted
in the adxanee which vas the feature too 81
1iler profits.
The weekly statement of railroad earn
inEs, so tar as received. were favorable
The bank statement was favorable in the
doubtful item of loans, which showed a
very small increase. thus relieving appTe-
hension that banking resources. might be
sncroached upon faster than they were
replenistled. The stem of cash increase
showed a slightly larger movement from
the interior than had been expected,
The bond market showed a decided I'M
proyement both In the volume of the
demand and the prices brought. The sharp
advance in Government, bonds. was, OF
course in response to the announcement
from Washington of the calling OF the
extended per cents. United States re-
funding 2s {when issued advanced l "a,
old AS and SIS, IL: new As, ga, and the
gs and SIS II in the bid price.
To-tay's total stock sales were 25l.4eo
shares.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-20
PLAN A SUCCESS.

The Sunday Observance League has
addressed a letter to the Carnival AS
ISOLATION expressing their appreciation OF
the action taken by the Association IN
preventing any desecrar7on OF Sunday IN
connection with the great Carnival held
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-20
MARINE INTELLIGENCE.

PORT OF RICHMOND, MAY 10, 1900.
ARRIVED.
Steamer Richmond. Catherine. New
York merchandise and passengers, Old
Dominion Line.
Steamer Gulf Stream, Tunnel. Philadel-
phia, Pa. merchandise and passengers.
Clyde Line.
Steamer Richmond. Catherine, New
York, merchandise and passengers va
steamer Pocahontas. Graves. James
River landings and Norfolk, MERCHANDISE
and passengers. Virginia Navigation
Company. 49,
Eatonville, n. c., light.
Schooner Alice Venable, Signaigo, James
River, light.
WILL SAIL MAY 10Th.
Steamer Gulf Stream, Tunnel. Philadel-
ohfa Pa. merchandise and passengers,
clyde Line.
PORT NEWPORT NEWS, MAY 49,. 1900.
ARRIVED.
Schooner Henry Wilmington. Norfolk.
Steamer Greenbrier, London.
SAILED.
Barge San Jaiquin, Boston.
Barge Chaimette, New York.
Barge Ocean Belle, New Bedford.
Steamer Teviotdale, Rotterdam.
Steamer Santuit, Portsmouth.
PORT OF WEST POINT, MAY 10, 1900.
ARRIVED.
Steamship Accomac, Thompson, Nor
iolk, passengers and general cargo.
SAILED
Steamship Accomac, Thompson. Nor
folk, passengers and general cargo.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-20

ing capacity and the convenience of the
location. A large audience is expected.
and a number of visitors from the neigh
boring towns in Virginia will attend.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-20

The annual service of the Ladies
Foreign Missionary Union of East Ian
over Presbytery will be held this
evening at Grace-Street Presbyterian
Church. Rev. Jere Witherspoon. d. D.,
pastor of that church. has been invited
to preach the sermon to the ladies. and
has accepted Mrs. J. P. Smith IS the
president of the union. The exercises
will be of most interesting nature, and
large congregation is expected.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-20

at $50 o'clock in the AFTERNOON,
Rev. Carey E. Morgan VIII prsaeA
this morning at Seventh-Strees Cnrls-
tian Church on 1.-THE Great hei'sious
Movement of the Century. ms suoleNs
at night will be ''Chrises hessase - q
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-05-20

GRAIN AND COTTON EXCHANGE.
Richmond, Va, May 10. 1000.
WHEAT
LongberTy ---..- ...-..-.... ~ WIi
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30

lenses against the criminal code OF China
this IL particularly true with regard 60
piracy-n career that Ia the Celestial king
dom takes the rank OF n recognized pro-
fession. Indeed. 50 greatly Is this the
case that there exists IN the empire q sort
OF private caste" IN which sons succeed
their fathers as a matter Of course.
Directors 20 this principal are not often
heard OF. when. however, they are suffi-
clently hardy 90 manifest themselves II Is
usually found that the punishment pro-
yidcd for persons convicted Of disooedi-
ence 10 their parents is Of a nature 60 dis
courage others from following their eN-
ample Exactly what this penalty may be
reed not be more clearly, Indicated than
describing Il un the suggestive woras OF
W. :. GnberD as something lingering
with boiling OH on a."
Ia Is not ut oil surprising. therefore, to
ina that from lime immcmorial piracy has
nourished to an incredible extent IN the
china sea. It's waters. crowded with mer-
chant fleets. bearing priceless enrEoes 10
the Western word, have ever proved an
Irresistible bait 20 this teemins popu'a-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30
The Hon. Geo. Starr Writes.

No. 3 Van Ness Place. New York.
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have tried almost all the remedies recon
mended By wise men and fools. hoping 70
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manipulations, outward application Of
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Last September at the urgent request
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I was then suffering fearfully with one
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created BY the Relief In a short time
the pain passed entirely away. Although
I have slight periodical attacks approach
ing a change Of weather. / know now how
TO cure myself and feel quite master Of
the situation.
Railways Ready Relief Is my ftiend.
never travel without a bottle IN my va
ise. Yours truly,
George Starr
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30

what one sincerely hopes was a moment
OF mental aherration--he applied the pro-
ceeds 20 fitting out small feet OF pirate
junks
with these he soon amnssed such wealth
and power that he was able TO snap his
fingers al che imperial authorities al
pekin.
Accordingly. the government there was
compelled 20 adopt other means to check
his Expectations. Here they were more
successful for. brihod by the offer OF an
admirars rank IN the Imperial navy. the
&Tustlng Chen innoccnGy accepted an in
'Fitagion 70 the capital.
AS soon as he reached the city he fbal-
lied how misplaced had been his conf
dence. for he was promptly Thrown into
prison and after a long confinement had
his career abruptly terminated by an in-
tcryiew with the state executioner. In
his son. koxiuwa, however. the family rep
utntion was ably carried on. Indeed TO
such power did this chip OF the Chen
block attain that IN i6s3 an imperial edlct
was issued directing all thc Inhabitants
OF the coast line TO retire into the interior
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30

The story concerns the lively adventures
- Mr. ana Mrs. Tom GenWcln. young
couple OF players. who lea their Efforts 10
secure an "auger' Tor Toms play, got
mixed up "a the family Affairs 81 their
landlord. Mr.. Chase. nud hl8 naughty wife.
Chase Is a gay ga dog. and strikes up a
Irritation with Dorothy. who seeing in
him possible purchaser Of the play,
agrees to meet him ana read the play az
his house az an appointed hour. aud keeps
the good news az surprise for her hus-
hand. Mrs Chase has
leaning toward fhe foo.lights. and
Tom eudeaXors. unknown % his wife. 60
secure her consent 20 buy and star in the
play. She favors the idea. ana cuuously
enough. appoints the SANE time and place
for reading % the play thar have al
ready been agreed upon b. Dorothy ami
Chase.
The second act takes place in Chasc's
carriage house. where each party comes,
unknown 20 the other. 10 pass upon the
merits Of the play. Win such q founda-
tion 20 build on. he would indeed be a poor
dranatist who could not provide FUN. ana
the authors OF Mistakes VIII Happen
have dono their work 80 well that the sec
ond act teens with humorous situations.
Everything Is straightencd out satisfac-
t0rily In tho third act OF course.
The company includes some cN-
ceptlOnamy clever people. notably
Alma Whitssil. Mrs. Fiske's lead
ing woman OF last season. and Nell Nc
Even who last year was a valuable mem
Der OF one OF Charles Frohman's compan-
los. The rest OF the efficient cast Is COM
posed OF Coralyn Maxwell, Kate Bene-
teau. David Conger. Harry McItae Web
sner. Carter =. Weaver and William Webb.
Mr. Dickson himself acts as stage man
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30

zion along the oountry's enormous coast
line.
The ease too, with which they hive be-
come their prey has not been without It's
effect In causing the industry TO assume
its tremendous proportions for no amour.
OF policing" can adequately protect so
vest a sea ae that which washes Cathay
on the south and east.
Among the host OF Chinese pirates whose
exploits have been recorded. the most
distinguished-for the extent Of his opera
tions and the success with which he con
Quoted them-was one Chon-Chi1Imng.
This worthy hourished during the early
portion OF the seventeenth century. and.
previous TO launching ous as Celestial
Capt. Kidd. had been brought up in a
Jesuit College al Canton. As a prellm-
mary TO embarklng on this career he pro-
ceeded to japan as soon as he had ar
rived at mans estate. Here he so in
gratiated himself with a wealthy merchant
that no married his daughter
He was then commissioned BY his trust
ing father-in-law TO navigate a vessel
FOR him 20 Foo-show. where he was d.
rected 20 dispose OF the cargo. on ar
rival at his destination. the enterprising
Chen followed HE instructions. so far
as the selling OF the freight. Then-in
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30

as precaution against his depredations.
Two years later combined action was
taken against him by che Manchu and
Dutch fleets az Annoy.
Here, after one OF the most sternly con-
tested engagements on record he and his
followers were defeated with heavy loss
koxinga himself, however made good his
escape, and transferred his sphere OF ac-
tivity to the adjacent island OF Formosa.
While here he modestly proclaimed him
self King" and contrivcd to maintain
his sovereignty over the island until the
date Of his death.
And a. time went on and China began
20 extend her trade with the Western
world such stern repressive measures were
adopted that the prevalency OF piracy
was considerably diminished. sull. mer-
chant vessels sailing IN these waters al
ways took the precaution OF maintaining
q large armament for 20 put 90 sea with
out plenty OF guns and ammunition on
board was very properly held equivalent
TO counting disaster. Even then the ex-
traordinary holiness OF the pirate junks
infesting fhe coastline could not always
be provided against
Thus. as recently as 1858. a British trans
port conveying a consignment Of Arm
strong guns and rifles to China, and car
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30
PAID TO wEAR FINE HATS.
'horns Girls Find Lucrative En-
pIoyment NJ Models.

The chorus girls IN popular productions
"a New York have learned a new way of
adding TO their incomes this PAST year. and
incidentally Il may be noticed that a big
New YORK millinery publication has been
showing its Illustrations Of hats with the
HeAas of pretty and lt'act.ve girls inside
them. ], adds much to the general effect
81 the hat The chorus girls are acting as
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30

rying a crew OF nifty. was actually at
tackled before she reached Hong Kong.
Even within thu last few years cases OF
piracy on the coast OF China have been
10y no means unknown. Indeed, Il Is only
puhe recently that threats OF serious ac-
tlon on thls account were addressed 10 the
government al PekIn by the Rrg,ish ars
German ministers there
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30

evil become shockingiy murderous, while
the scenes change co cellar ana rookery
and the crimes illustrated are how down
at the very bottom Of seoundrelism. How
ever. tho keen minds Of Sherlock Holmes
and his Zoe, Prof. Mariarty. dominate.
Their encounters are inteiiectual rather
than brutal. That is one reason for the
acceptance and success OF the play at
the Garrick with its refined and aristo-
cratic audiences. Another r. the cynical
humor which Gillette has added 20 Or.
uoyle's creation. thus making Holmes
apologize for his egotism and disclaim
the genius Of his achievements. so he Is
really a more interesting 3ud dlverting
a fellow a. an actually on the stage than
be was as an imaginary figure In the
book.
There Is no lack of comedy element IN
the performance OF the Al q. Field great
er MINISTRIES. one naturely expects COM
edy ia a minstrel performance. Field.
himself. supplies much OF this. and ho il
assisted BY Arthur Rigby. Then there Is
Tommy Donnelly and Doc Quigley. whose
exeentrio dancing forms a unique part
Of the performance. With Field. nigby.
Donnelly and Qulgley there IS seldom any
iet W in the fun. They are introduced
first as visitors 20 the big
French carnival. "A Nsht IN Paris
during the exposition. Field and Donnclly
are again seen IN funny skit, Rigby IN
monologue and Quigley in his best
known character apply described as the
Dancing Momus." Berry and Hughes
are seen In "a musical oct m which music
ana comedy are blended in just the right
proportions. There are plenty OF other
features. vocal and instrumental. and mu-
sic Of high onier.
Is faacatcl. European fnr0rtatiou
whose posturiug acts are entirely new 20
this country, II another feature A tribe
OF Aamaiuke aerobats are included ia the
performers whom Field brings.
The Belle OF New York" having con-
ciuaed successful run OF two years IN
London and having been welcomed back
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30
PIRACY AS A FIVE Art.
A Chinese Industry That Has Flour
iahed for Centuries-rhe Celestial
Capt. Kidd.

From the London Express.
on the authority OF 40 undisputed an ex-
pert az Bret Harte we have Il that for the
practice OF nefarious habits Of all de-
scriptions the average inhabitant OF the
Flowery Land f. peculiar"
For this reason. presumably. the code
OF ethics obtaining among the Cetestials
makes IL not only possible TO engage OPEN
~ In a career that in England would
promptly bring one into collision with an
unsympathetic police. but even ereditahle.
ANY fool" says a popular Chinese pro-
verb, "can be virtuous: Il takes a clever
man, however. TO flourish by other means.
such. accordingly. are deserving OF
praise"
IIttIo or no obloquy attaches in China
10 the person who offeuds against the
law; where the disgrace comes In consists
In being detected.
or an OF the hundreds OF separate Of
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30

Sherlock Holmes Is what may be called
a crafty composition. A burglar crack
ing a safe IL rather rough start for a
high class drama. II the bold experiment.
had failed. Gillette would have been called
foolhardy. Now that IL has succeeded
he Is duly praised for his bravery. GIL
lette spent "a year or two on the piece
and when II was written, but MOI yet
acted. ne felt sure OF the result. The ne
ton Of the play starts IN a drawing room
with two well dressed biackmailors and
a gentle gin as their prisoner To them
comes Immediately a typical low broWed
burglar. and pretty soon the intentions Of
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30

-Unnoticed-"Listcn 70 mer' roared 'n'
stump orator. But his words were IN Vsl,.
Without knowing It. he was address,
an audience made up almost entireN
cable-car conductors --Harper's Basa'
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30

90 America with enthusiastic fervor az
the New York Casino. is being exploited
IN the principal cities with most OF the
English faYorites. included In the com
pany. An actress new 20 American au-
q nces Is Miss Beulah Dodge. dainty.
winsome little woman who plays the sal
walton Army lass. Her success IN New
York was quite equal TO that Of Miss Ed
ma Mays T.. ]. Connolly. Arthur Deacon.
George Tollmau, Grace Rutledge. Mae
sailor, La Belle Dasie ana Flo Perry are
other favorites IA the cast. The Belle OF
New York" comes 90 this city with all the
beautiful ana shapely chorus girls. gor-
geous costumes and the magnificent seem
cry which has gained Tor this piece
worldwide reputation.
One % the brightest and most original
comedies that has been seen in America
~ years viii be presented Friday night,
when Charles Dickson win appear with
his clever company IN Mistakes VIII
Happen" During the last two seasons this
play. which was written by Mr.. Dickson
IN ccilab ration with Grant Stewart, has
toured a great portion Of the country. and
nowhere mas Il failed 20 arouse the heart
itst laughter. The breezy methods Of Mr.,
Dickson are too familiar 20 require any
Description. ana IN hia present vehicle he
81 given ofNry opportunity 10 appear at
ME best The plot o. the piece. for unlike
most comedies q a farclcal nature. q re-
\ YEA m weil-connected story. IL unique.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30

The Sorrows Of Satan" was presented
at a matinee and night performance yes
tcrday.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30

AAss.AsHft - 49, - Aa"AA-~t
Lee Arthur. who wrote "w0un's o. Ten
nessee' and Private John Alien and
who Is now collaborating with David Bel
asco orr new play. Is himself a Southern
man. The character of John Allen which
AR Hanford viii assume during his star
ring tour Is said TO have been drawn from
life.
James o'Nenrs production Of the re-
vlved Monte Crisfo" wns seen for the
first time this season ia Boston last week
and attracted much attention.
The theatrical profession Is recruited
from AL stations in life. OF course there
are some who are really horn IN the BUSH
ness. In that class are John Drew.
Richard Mansfield. James X. Haekett. II.
H. sothorn. +. i. Davenport. George
and T.. NJ. Holland. Henry V. Donnelly.
Horace McNicker. Harry b. Harris and
hundreds Of others. whose parents were
well known actors and managers before
them. Then there are others who have
left trades aud professions to enter the
theatrical arena. Taking a few names at
random from the list OF well known man
ayers itNwill be noticed that A. NJ. Pal
mer was librarian In New York City:
g. -. Lotirrop. a physician in Boston. W.
d. Mann. passenger agent. Philadelphia.
William Harris. cigar maker. 81. Louis;
Edward Harrigan. ship caulker. New York
City; y. d. stair newspaper publisher.
Howell. Mich. George II. Nicolal. book
keeper. Milwaukee: J. NJ. I'm. cIothicr,
Chicago: W. c. Cameron. furniture deal
er. New York CITY; W. 4. Keough. re-
porter. Charleston. s. c, and Elmer y.
Vance, was a tclegrapher Among the
actors are Bernard Dyliyn. who was a
plumber IN san Francisco: Chas. A. Ma
son. tinsmith IN Indianapolis; Peter
Randall tailor. Boston: Mark Murphy.
bartender san Francisco. John Kernel,
hack driver. Philadelphia: Joe Flynn.
compositor. New York City: Dick Hume.
carriage painter. Washington, d. C.:
Frederic Mosely. hotel clerk. ST. Paul.
MINI. Joseph +. keefe. undertaken. Bos-
ton: Joseph J. Bowling. iron molder. Pitts
burg; Harry Mills. jewelcr. New York
City; Joe West. confectioner. Lancaster,
Penn: Harry Blocksom. 'iceman. Phil
adelpha; Fred Huber. barber. New York
City: Chas. savan. paper hanger. Grand
Forks. ~ D. Harry Bartlett. glassblow
err Plttshurg: W y. Hines. pressfeeder.
New York city; George II. Shields. cleo
trician. Providence, r. l.; James A. Reil-
~. grocer. Baltimore. Md; Melbourne Me
Dowen. sailor. Railway. ". J.; Bobby
Gayior, butcher. New York city; Tom
Marks. farmer. Perth. ont. and Chas
W Young. cabinet maker, Beaver FANS.
Penn.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30

Here's a new story Of how Bernhard
went on the stage. Bernhardt IL said 90
have told II herself
~ family council was assembled. II
consisted Of my mother. my aunt. my god
father. an old friend OF the family. NY
own wishes were consulted. and said
timidly that I thought ! should like to
BE- a painter. against which audacious
proposal every one protested enorgetical-
ly.
Well. make an actress o. her. put In
the family friend.
IAN actressl She's as ugly as she can
be- said my godfather. kindly.
"'Uglyy cried my mother up In arms
a this insult 10 her maternal pride. My
daughter ugly. You are mad, man! She
Is charming with that wild air OF hers
Look al her eyes; aren't they superb?
UElyl You are crazy. my dear sir And
wounded IN her feelings. my mother
marched up and down the room tn in the
end my future vocation was definitely de-
cided"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30

The Belle OF New York" having con-
ciuaed a successful run OF two years IN
London and having been welcomed hack
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30

The coming week at the Theater Wal he
an attractive one. II Is seldom that 80
many good attractions are punched and
particularly 80 early in the season. "sner-
lock Holmes" the play In which Gillette
made such HIT viii opcn the week 90
morrow night Then will come Fields
Ministries. the Belle OF New York" ana
Charles Dickson will close the week IN
a delightful comedy Mistakes WIN
Mappen-"-
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30

ager. and the production Il under the
management OF George Romans.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30

Prof Geutry's Dog and Pony Show viii
be IN Savannah Oct. IS - and -. and viii
exhibit al Bolton and East Broad streets.
The show has been greatly improved since
Il was last here.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30

Monday NiRht-"sherIOek Holmes"
Tuesday Matinee and Night.
Fields Minsfreis.
"Wednesday NiEht-"The BELLE OF
New York"
Friday NiEht-CharIes Dickson, In
safistakes WIN Happen"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30

Modjeska. assisted by r. d. MacIean
and Odetta Tyler. who Is 20 appear this
coming season IN king John" wall not
open their tour until late len October. The
play which viii be- a novelty to the pub
tic. has been revised by way Of commem-
Grating AIodJeskas farewell appearance
la America. While Il will be the feature
OF the repertoire those plays which have
served Modieska 50 well during the past
ten years win also be presented.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-09-30

James O'Nenrs production OF the re-
vlved Monte Cristo" WIS seen for the
first timo this season IN Boston last week
and attracted much attention.