Second sight of danger brings Constance to calm resolve
In a dramatic household crisis, Constance’s jealousy and grief surge as a sleigh accident injuries Edward and Mr Withers. Amid alarm and nursing, Constance freezes in guilt while Edward’s recovery becomes central. The scene shifts to restraint and concern as Edward directs care and Constance contemplates the ruined vow of her marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constance
Mr. Withers
Edward
Theorses
Mr. Holward
Harriet
Fadward
Edward Withers Constance at Noon Plans
In a domestic scene Edward Withers urges Constance to join him for a noon drive, while his sister-in-law hesitantly fills a chocolate tray. The invalid notes four weeks since his accident, warning she has barely left the house and appears pale and sleep deprived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Mr. Withers
Harriet
Constance
Mavanm
Mr. Witherses
Mr. Edward
Edward Withers
Darling
Daarling
Miss Field
Mrs. Withers
John
Mrs. Mellen
Elnathan
Sponge It Pup Stole Sponge From Peddler On Broadway
A peddler on Broadway and Fulton street loses a sponge to a stub-tailed dog. The dog darts across the street with the sponge while about fifty bystanders watch. The peddler chases, whistling and snapping fingers, as the dog escapes under a wagon and up the street. No master seen nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Fulton Street
Feathered Lovers and the Singing Male Birds in Opera Talent
A survey of male birds in nest building and singing roles contrasts with oriole and bluebird behavior, noting the oriole’s helpful but thwarted mate, the bluebird’s brusk reception, and the goldfinch’s cooperation. The piece shifts to reviews of Miss Hilda Clark and fellow singers, highlighting Miss Marie Donavin, Miss Humphries, and Miss Marguerite Hall, praising voice, presence, and stage refinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madam
Herbert Ring
Hilda Clark
Clark
Bright
Neilsen
South
Tennessee
Marie Donavin
Miss Donavin
Gilmore
Ohio
Queens of Song and Opera Figures in New York Scene
Hilda Clark of the Bostonians and Mile. Carritte emerge as leading opera presences in New York. The outlook for grand opera next season is doubtful as Franco Italian stars plan European 연 gagements. Nina Bertini Humphries gains attention in New York musical circles with a wide repertoire and multilingual talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilda Clark
The
Bostonians
Moarie Donavia
Nita Carritte
New York
Abbey & Grau Company
Jean and
Houard de Reszke
Metropolitan
Europe
Calve
Melba
Damrosch
Victor Herbert
Harry B. Smith
Carlitte
Opera Comique
Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau
Opéra Comique
Mile
America
Carl Rosa Opera Company
Mlle
Carritte
Mignon
Carmen
Nina Bertini Humphries
Miss Humphries
Plea for the Birds Urges End to Decorated Feathers
Mrs. Caroline B. Hoffman of the Massachusetts Audubon Society circulating a plea against killing mother herons for their white aigrette ornaments. She notes birds destroy insects that damage forests and orchards and cites criticism from abroad, urging American women to abandon the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline B. Hoffman
Massachusetts Audubon Society
Europe
Tokio
Japan
Tombstone Browns Organ a Wild West Paper Tale
A fin de siecle figure known as Tombstone Brown started a mobile newspaper in California. He moved from place to place printing with a single press, using a gravestone as an imposing stone after stealing it from a graveyard. His paper Tombstone Brown's Organ drew crowds before Brown vanished northward amid a mob of supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tombstone Brown
Brown
California
Mendocino
Lake Counties
New Orleans Times-Democrat
San Francisco
Ben Franklin
Tombstone
Brown’s Organ
Revolt in Gazaland Near Transvaal Frontier
Natives in Gazaland revolt against Portuguese rule, about 25,000 fighting men. The territory borders the Transvaal to the north with gold discoveries drawing Dutch and English into the area. Dutch, British and Portuguese troops are deployed, raising tension over competing interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Gazaland
Africa
Portugal
Transvaal Republic
China Opens Commercial Museum in Peking
The new Beijing museum invites contributions of tools and machines from civilized nations. Director seeks plows from the West and specimens of electric machines printing presses and other items that helped Europe and America advance civilization and enlightenment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Europe
America
Global Gold Production in 1896 Totals Over 10 Million Ounces
The Engineering and Mining Journal tables show world gold output at 10,522,010 ounces in 1896. The United States led with 2,757,620 ounces, followed by Australia 2,114,142 ounces, the Transvaal 2,089,251 ounces, and Russia 1,528,742 ounces. Total value exceeded $240,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Engineering and Mining Journal
Globe
United States
Lst
Australia
Transvaal
Russia
Also Mentioned on This Page
International Press Association
Dr. Weldon
Donavin
Mlle. Nita
Heinrich Opera Company
Theodore Thomas
Anton Seidl
England
Carl Rosa Grand Opera Company
Ireland
Peterson
Marguerite Hall
Boston
Miss Hall
Edna Hall
Misses Hall
London
Goring’ Thomas
Madame Caminade
Brahms
Georg Henschel
David Bispham
Joachim, Marteau
Holman
Tommy
Mollie
Socrates
Queens OF Song
Tombstone Brown's
China
Alabama
Hood
Hood’s Pills
Titousne
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Santa FE
Buck
Jackson Stresta
Topeka
Tak
Q & Biggin
Great Morihern Bidg
Oricago
HALL
BR. P. Hall & Co., Props
Nashua
N. H
A . Escent Y Rin
Ait Wheel
Renova Chemical Co
National Mining and Milling Co
Baltimore
Alabastine CO
Grand Ramos, Micr
L. N. Mead Cycle CO
Wabash Ave
Chicago
He - Ee
Paul V. Finch & CO
Grand Rapids, Mich
O'Farrell & Son
Washington, D
H.h.gheen
Edgar Tate & Co
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