Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-04-05
BACK FROM TEXAS.
AN INTERESTING CaAT WITH Mr.. FRANK
HRNNlG.
The City Oh the Verge Of an Era Of Prosperity
Large Appropriations for Public Works
Talks Abou, Leading Tragsdans.

Mr.. Frank Hennig returned last evening
from a brief trip to Galveston, and TO a
REGISTER reporter, whom he met Just after
getting off the train. he said
II have just returned from delight
ful sojourn of month in Galveston,
where | have been on business and
pleasure trip. II is remarkably sudden
change jumping from the balmy air of the
sun-k kissed cline of the City of Clean
ders. where flowers bloom the entire year,
10 the snow and ice here. Apropos OF Gal
weston. | know of no city South with It's
advantages. Congress, State Legislature
and City Council combined have ap-
propriaued ar least six million dol
lars for a deep water haroor,
Improvement Of streets and other city de
velopments: besides an enormous union
depot is to be constructed by the railroad
companies. Many beautiful residences and
large manufactures are IN course OF cree
ton. The opportunity has presented itself
TO the citizens of Galveston TO double their
wealth aud increase its population OF IL, O0u
three-fOld within the next Few years II
they will only arouse themselves and put
forth enterprise and energy. She can boast
of one of the finest beaches in the world.
there being drive of % miles, as level as
the floor, and wheels of carriages and hoofs
of horses make merely perceptible i'm
preston upon the sand. The lower pOr-
ton of the island abounds in beautiful
little lakes, which are studded with
wild geese and duck, affording the hunts
man remunerative sport and pleasuredur-
ing the season. know Of no place where
a few weeks could be more delightfully."-
spent. The climate varies but little the
entire year. and at this particular period
is unsurpassed anywhere
what do you think of Mr.. Barretts sad
death.n
MIR. Barretts untimely taking off is a
source of deep regret. While not great
actor. vet he was q wonderful man, q
scholarly. conscientious, hard worker and
untiring in his jealous efforts to elevate
the profession and advance the legitimate
drama He spent fortunes trying to estab
lish classical plays from the pen of Amer
lean authors. The profession and public
deeply feel and mourn the loss Of this
truly great man"
will Mr.. Booth retire"
"Yes, | think so after this season and In
doing SO he acts wisely. His name will &c
down 10 posterty as the most finished
polished and greatest exponent of Shakes
peare living in this age. There can be nc
doubt of the great tragedian's rapidly fail
ing powers, as his recent New York en-
gagement strongly proved, creating COM
ments of regret among his nearest and
most ardent admirers. Immediate retire
ment upon his laurels and well won tri.
umphs will make his name household
word for fame and glory for centuries to
come"
"How is Mr. Keene"n
"He has acknowledgement and is anx
ious 10 put on the harness again, but his
manager informs me that the season being
so far advanced, he will not open until
August 3lst. Next season Mr.. Keene will
undoubtedly bear the distinction and envi-
alba reputation OF being the foremost TRACE
dian before the public.
'On Next Friday and Saturday lovers OF
Shakespeare and legitimate drama will be
sffered treat in having an opportunity tc
sec Mr.. Louis James, who needs no intro
duction 10 Wheeling people. He is one OF
America leading tragedians, and Is sup
ported by an excellent company"