Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1891-08-30

MlUulght Alarm, Wucn the writer saw
him in New York in July. Mr.. Pear
son came home SIS, 900 ahead last sea-
son. He hOed a hard row but was sue
ceSsful and Immediately set plans for
the remodeing of his piece. Leander
Richardson assumed the task for 81 900
and succeeded admirably, judging from
the great hit the piece made in Boston
several days since. Mr.. Pearson carries
a genuine fire engine and horses and all
his own scenery. lie has started a sec
Ond play on the road called ''The Fire
Patrol" The piece will be seen at the
Opera House the coming season. Pear
son thinks he will make more money
the next twelve mOnthe than the Presi-
dent OF the United States
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Frank Hossen, the gentleman who
will manage Frank Frayne, Jr., in the
Boy Ranger, worked the newspapers
and the Associated Press nicely several
weeks since in the shape OF big ''ad"
for his 'Star." BY some means story
was circulated TO the effect that Frank
Frayne was not the son of the deceased
Frayne, but a stolen child. The papers
had il that the Junior was captured by
Frayne ST., during the big Chicago fire
and had been brought up in ignorance
Of his true parentage. The young man
was about 70 enter the amusement arena
as a "star" when the strange intelh-
gence was learned. The actor got quite
lot Of advertising before his relatives
contradicted the story. Frayne is said
TO be a clever actor and is among Mana
ger Genther's bookings.
Robert Downing Is o great favO-ite
throughout Ohio and West Virginia
and in fact everywhere he Is known.
He opened the season In Washington,
D. c., the other day and Of coarse
made q great hit as it is his home. The
papers Of the Capital City placed
Downing first in the rank OF tragedianS.
Wheeling theatre goers appreciate the
efforts Of this actor as they always turn
ont we'll when he appears here. Last
season the actor appeared In Bellaire
and was given a r0uSlDg audience. He
has booked a return engagement there
and will also give the show gOerS Of
Martins Ferry performance in No
Vember.
Blue Jeans is among the bookings at
the Opera House. IL is one OF the best
comedies on the road. When IL opened
in New York year ago for more than |
three months all the reserved seats were |
sold before the house opened for each |
evenings performance. The play is |
located in Indiana among the "hoos-
ers" The saw mill scene, with gem /
uine buzz saws in operation; the act |
where the hero is strapped on a board |
and started toward the saw are Incl
dSntS Wien Nseen will never be for /
gotten.
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Latham, the base ballist, who plays |
with the Cincinnati club. is one OF the /
actors who will appear here with Dock |
stader's minStrels. He will not join the |
company until about the first OF OctO- |
Der. Latham Is captain Of the club |
from the Pork City aud gained quite a
d reputation some days since in fight on
the bail ground at Cincinnati with the
member Of an opposition club. Latham
is an admirable hitter and laid his man
out, but could not resist the blow OF
bats that were sailed at him by the
other members of the opposition club
and was compelled to take 10 his heels.
Florence Bindley, better known as
'Dot" Bindlay, will be here in Feb
ruary with her new play, ''The Pay
Train" The company comprises 20
people, among whom are the clever
comedians, Sheehan and Flynn. There
are railroad, coal bank, boiler explosion
effects galore, and show that has
made a great hit. Miss Bindley Is under
a five years contract with Dlttman
Bros, has a third interest In the play,
and IS amply backed with cash. Her
future is promising,
young Joe" Emmett is now out on
the road with the play that was written
for his late father. lie has not made a
startling success, but his efforts are
trustworthy and competent critics see
q bright future for the young artist.
Among the early attractions at the
Grand will be James Reilly, In the
Broommaker. Reilly is celebrated
Yodler and his singing is gaining him
reputation to be proud Of. In the piece
two children take part, and their merry
franks and childish actions, coupled
with Reilly's singing and acting, always
create an enthusiastic appreciation from
the audience. Charles 7. Ellis, the
Rrooklyn boy, who appears here after
the holidays, is a singer much after the
fashion Of Reilly and is rapidly coming
- the front. Either OF the comedians
are formidable rivals 20 .Chas. A Gard
ner. Indeed, there are many who be-
lieve they are better singers than Gard
ner.
Just now the hundreds OF companies
that are 70 cover the country are either
on the road or are preparing for an IN
terrified opening In some OF the larger
cities. IL has become a silly practice OF
late for managers Of companies on the
opening night TO telegraph the dramatic
.naoers regarding the event. Whether
the business done is good or bad or
whether the play was a success or not
the enterprising manager words his
Telegram to please himself and boom his
show. and then has his name published
nnder the dispatch. These kilograms
nav be advantageous, but the effect
would be much better II readers were
not aware that the party most interest
I'D i'm the production had written the
grand opening" special
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w III. Wilkinson, the energetic man
aver OF Maud Granger, will have charge
OF Alexander Salvini, the tragedian,
the coming season. Mr.. Wilkinson
ba.dled Miss Granger last season very