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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1889
Page
18
The May Festival closed with its seventh concert drawing large crowds and a week of strong attendance. Performers depart for other cities while audiences in Pittsburgh reflect on the music and the farewell in a season noted for its success and lingering memories.
Victor Herbert and Kalisch conclude the May Festival with Beethoven, Lehmanns in duet, and conducting theatrics. Seidl faces interruptions as crowd roars in encore, while Prof. Gittings receives a silver teapot award. Net profits projected between 7 and 12 thousand dollars with total expenses around 15 thousand. Exposition Society to receive 5 percent. city pleased with the season’s success.
The article notes strong attendance at May concerts as two cities supported the events, despite railroads reporting losses from excursion rates. Manager Locke and most of the orchestra will depart for Indianapolis aboard a special train, while Seymour Locke stays to settle affairs. Exposition work ends as construction wraps up and the High School plans June commencement with building options under consideration.
The last matinee of the May Festival drew a distinguished audience including women and girls. Helene von Doenhoff voiced frustration at lack of solo opportunities while Agnes Vogel earned multiple encores after singing Doris by Ethelbert Nevin. The crowd showed keen appreciation for the bright musical display.
A Saturday matinee concert blends popular tastes with high art as Victor Herbert leads with cello suites and arias, Miss Helene von Doenhoff and Miss Agnes Vogel shine, and Seidl’s orchestra delivers Strauss, Beethoven, and Massenet in a lively program with notable solo turns.
The chorus performs Hallelujah from the Mount of Olives and Fidelio in a late start but strong rendition. Reichs conch and the chorus face a demanding piece yet deliver with noble unison and full, fervent tone amid a Ninth Symphony context.
The article notes rising interest in Wagner’s operas after Pittsburgh’s first complete Wagner performances. It highlights Us lack of general knowledge as an obstacle, mentions Walter Damrosch’s lectures, and announces Ethelbert Nevin's four Nibelungen talks in Sewickley and Pittsburgh. A testimonial concert for William Guenther at Old City Hall is also described with the Guenther family and local musicians participating.
The May Festival hall used locally made lighting from a Pittsburg firm earning high praise for even, glare free illumination across the vast space. Keystone Construction Company completed wiring and 1,000 lamps in two weeks under E. H. Wells, with office at 95 Fifth Ave. The firm, formerly Blaxter & Spicer, is noted for prompt, skilled electrical work in Allegheny County and at Fidelity Trust Company.
Three wealthy New York women Mrs. A. L. Dorr Miss Fanny Van Nostrand and Miss Nannie Marvin were arrested in Mentone after paying 610 francs for a dressmade in Nice that proved unfinished. They were jailed for several hours in a damp cell before American consul aid and possible government action.
The party claims false imprisonment and extortion after being arrested by the Commissary of Police in Nice for unpaid garb charges. They describe brutal treatment, a dungeon cell, and the involvement of American Consuls who urge damages proceedings. Gardner Van Nostrand, linked to Newburg, N Y, seeks a meeting with Secretary Blaine to present the case.
Thomas Smith known as Crazy Smith left an estate near 150000 to be kept intact while any child survives. Mrs Emily Kennedy and others seek to break the will in Common Pleas Court with executor James Wade contesting, citing Smiths insanity on key points of the document.
Thomas Trainer, a glassblower, bought a keg of beer and carried it toward the bluff on Seneca street. He staggered near the edge and fell, keg and all, landing down the hill but with only minor bruises. He and the keg were found by an officer and taken to the Central, awaiting a judge for carrying beer not in two kegs.
Elsie Leonard was arrested on a larceny charge preferred by Mrs. L F Kraeling of a millinery shop at 4 Wylie avenue. The prosecution says Leonard entered the store when only a boy was present and stole a hat valued at eight dollars. She was jailed awaiting a hearing tomorrow before Alderman McMasters.
A dispute on Sixteenth Street escalated after one man called another a black sheep. Officers detained Patrick McDonald and James Kelly while William Foley and William Robinson were arrested after interference. All four were taken to Twelfth ward station by patrol wagon.
Electric blue suits, once sold only by tailors at 35 to 45, go on sale tomorrow at Kaufmanns with 350 pieces ready to wear. Silk faced, bound edges, made from fine cloth, and priced at one third to one half of custom costs. Kaufmanns claims exclusivity in Pittsburg.
After marriage, a wife quips about mending, then suggests taking garments to Dickson the Tailor at 65 Fifth Ave corner Wood St second floor. He offers to make them look like new at a trifling cost, with telephone 1558 for contact.
An item from export and brewing notes mentions Pabst Brewing of export through Bohemian Bavarian and Se, directed to Youngstown Ohio at address detail. The fragment implies distribution or supplier naming Philip Bests.
New York reports preparations for executing Joseph Kemmler in Auburn New York with an electric chair device designed to deliver a fatal current. The process outlines shoe plates, head cap with copper coils, restraining belt, chair rigging, and a 1000 volt circuit to ensure a rapid, painless death.
Thomas McMauhon of Ravenna Ohio fell from a train on the Fort Wayne road at the Marion avenue crossing in Allegheny last night. He sustained minor injuries and was transported by patrol wagon to Allegheny General Hospital for treatment.
Groetzinger offers 30 to 40 percent reductions on carpets rugs lace and curtaining to make space for new stock. Remnants of carpets from 10 to 40 yards long sell for under half price at Nos 627 and 629 Penn avenue. Bunce Goods features a wide summer fabric range in wool silk and wool blends with prices starting at 50 cents. Elite Gallery at 516 Market Street advertises the best cabinet price in the state at one dollar per dozen. proprietor Au frecht notes bring the children and use the elevator.
Members of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church journeyed from Chattanooga to Princeton in a special two‑section train, paying about $2,000 for the trip. Commissioners and their wives toured the Patton home, visited the old college cemetery, the Theological Seminary, and drank from the seminary chapel well as part of a ceremonial pilgrimage.
Springfield May 26 The United Presbyterian General Assembly discussed the Freedmen mission report. The church lists five Freedmen stations and a college in Knoxville Tennessee, noting 8000000 Southern Blacks with 2000000 literate and praising Northern support low funding and church interest. It cites lack of church organization among South projects and worker feedback about colored congregants preferring other denominations.
In Chattanooga on May 25 the Southern Presbyterian Assembly opened with prayer. A committee report on Sabbath observance proposed moving the inauguration to the first or last Wednesday of a month to avoid Sabbath conflicts. A second resolution urged Congress against war and urged mercy works within General Government limits, acknowledging observers of a different Sabbath day.
Statements from Dr. W. W. Blaire and others defend the Homeopathic Hospital against charges of neglect and inefficiency. They argue patients receive high care from an excellent corps of attendants and that crowding limits room, with Dr. E. E. Briggs rumored to have Inside information but unavailable for comment.
James Trainer, a miner at the Scottdale coal mines, carried a lighted torch yesterday when the lamp exploded. His clothing caught fire and he was badly burned on the face, breast and arms. Doctors say his recovery chances are doubtful.
A three-year-old child of Harmar Beam living on a street in Allegheny fell from a high chair yesterday and sustained a broken arm. A large toe aided in reducing the fracture.
Notice of a clearing out sale offering carpets, rugs, lace and turcoman curtains at 30 to 40 percent off. Stock includes carpets 10 to 40 yards with prices reduced to less than half. Located at numbers 627 and 629 Penn Avenue.
An unreadable fragment advertises low prices on jewelry and fine goods. Mentions Watch repair by James McKee at 420 Smithfield Street and Elite Gallery at 516 Market Street. Text is garbled with partial product colors and pricing likely from a storefront advertisement.
Local retailer announces clearance sale featuring the newest fashion styles for men and women. Discounts apply across apparel, accessories, and footwear with limited stock on popular items. Shoppers are urged to visit the store to see reduced prices and try on selections.
The Civil Service Commission announced a rule change approved by the President to publish the full list of eligibles and their standings for government jobs. Roosevelt says openness aims to curb favoritism, with safeguards if misuse appears, while acknowledging occasional missteps during merit system trials.
Free admission marks a sales listing by M. R. Thompson at 301 Market Street corner Third Eve. Readable items include evaporated peaches per pound and a variety of staples with prices and prepay freight on orders of ten to twenty dollars delivery across both cities.
A sensational promotion by Kantmanns distributes ten color lithographs titled Homes of America. The pieces are sold by stationers at 50c, with a free souvenir offered for purchases of $1 or more. The notice also records the death of Mrs. Harris and funeral arrangements to be announced.
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