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Sharp County record., 1891-01-22

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NEXT to making mistake yourself the
easiest thing is to criticse the mistakes OF
other people.-Somerville journal.
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Nothing Else Will Do 1t.
We have volumes Of evidence to prove that S. S. S.
is the only permanent cure for contagious
Blood Taint.

I suffered for five years with the
worst form of blood poison, during
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I then commenced taking swifts
Specific (s.S. s., and in few months l
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was OuuIi OlJ Cul ou, anu
to this great medicine
do l attribute my re-
covery. This was over
two years ago, and I
have had no return or
any effects of the dis
ease since, and my
skin is today as smooth
as anybody's. William
Sewers, Covington, O.
.ua Gil. ntan,aaa P-na
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-25
BILLS TO SUIT EVERY ONE
A VARIED LIST OF ATTRACTIONS AT
THE THEATRES THIS WEEK.

Companies of Merit In Comedy and
Drama-A Word About Last Weeks
Performances-The Hauk Troupe to
Sing "Cavalleria Rusticana" Next Week.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-25
Notes of the Stage.

The New York Mirror of this week contains
fine fullpage portrait of Bettina Gerard
miss Betty Padelford).
The present New York engagement of the
Kendals is very prosperous. Their first
weeks receipts were in the neighborhood Of
$4,000.
Mr.. II. s. Taylor has undertaken to make a
q star out of Miss Emma Vaders, fairly good
actress who has never shown CLINT of great
ness. Miss Vaders will soon appear in New
York in "Romeo and Juliet"
The National Lancers, of Boston, will be the
guests of the National Rifles, of Washington,
on Tuesday evening next, at the National
Theatre, where they will witness perform
ance OF Miss Martha Morton's three-act COM
edy, "Geoffrey Middleton, Gentleman Both
organizations will attend In full uniform.
''Grimes Cellar Door," the musical bur
lesque in which the well-known comedian,
James B. Mackle, is starring this season, is
from the prolific pen OF Thomas Addison, the
Boston Journalist, and is said to be his hap
piest production.
The Casino Opera Company will be the at
traction at the Academy of Music the week of
SoYember9 The troupe will sing "CaVallera
Rusticana."
Another of Hoyt's clever efforts will be seen
at the Academy of Music during the week of
November 2, when will be presented "a
Trip to Chinatown"
Mr.. and Mrs. Kendall will make their re-
appearance in this city at the National Thea
tire next week. "Still Waters Run Deep"
which was performed by them during their
past autumn tour In England and recent en-
gagement in New York, will be the opening
play. During their engagement revivsls will
be made of 'FA Scrap OF Paper,' "The Iron
master" "The Queens Shilling and a new
version of "a White Lie."
Kate Field says: sfThe role of Violet Hunt
in "A Modern Match as produced by the
Pitou Stock Company, is phenomenally acted
by Miss Seligman, who succeeds in throwing
charm about an utterly repulsive character"
Henry Guy Carleton's blank verse sixteenth
century Venetian play, "The Lions Mouth, !"
was produced by Fred Warde in Jersey City
on Monday night. The production did not
promise we'll for the future of the piece
Warde is said to be out of place in The lead
ing role.
The New York Mirror now runs a s'Dark
Side" column devoted to the obituaries of de-
funct theatrical ventures. This week no less
than eleven death notices were given, includ-
Ing that of the "Darlington's Widow Com
pauy which appeared here a couple of weeks
ago.
The Emma Juch Opera Company is said to
be in trouble again.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-25
IN TWO DRAMAS.
Farewell Appearance of j. j. Dowling
and Sadie uaason.

Farewell appearance of j. j. Bowling
and Sadie uasson.
The last appearance In Washington of
Joseph j. Bowling and Sadie Hasson, now on
their farewell tour of America, will be made
stars are well known through their long
Identification with legitimate Western drama
and their artistic impersonation of typical
Western character. They have gathered to-
gether, especially for their farewell tour,
company of competent dramatic artists and
specially stars, who, together with magnificent
acenery and ingenious mechanical effects, In
sure taultless production of two OF their
greatest successes. Mr.. Bowling Is an ac-
knowledged actor, whose portrayal Of types
of humanity in the wild West is always COM
plete. Sadie Hasson is clever actress, with
charming vivacity, and sings and dances ad-
mirably They will appear on Monday and
Tuesday afternoons and nights, and Wednes-
day, in the strong drama. In four acts, entitled
"The Red Spider" in which Mr.. Bowling i'm
personates the strange character, Dakota, sup
ported by Miss Hasson as Beatrice M,rthd, or
'Roxy." The play is enlivened with special
ties, songs, and dances, introducing the latest
hit, ''Beau Brummel Buns" On Thursday
afternoon and night, Friday and Saturday
afternoon and night, 'sNobody's Claim"
most successful drama, in five acts, will be
presented, introducing Mr. Bowling In his
greatest creation, Ward DevcrSdur, and Miss
Hasson in her happiest role, Madge. This
play, like the other, contains many strong
situations, thrilling climaxes, and realistic
scenes. and is also interspersed with special
ties. Interest is added to both plays by the
appearance OF the equine wonder, Carlos.
Matinees Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Next week, James B. Mackie, in Grimes Gel.
lar Door,"
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-25
"ALn THE COMFORTS OF HOME"
GilIette's Delightful Comedy the Bill at
AlbauRh's This Week.

OF the many creations that have sprung up
in latter months to satisfy the craze that ex-
lists for comedy and farce-comedy there has
been no stage mimicry more successful than
Mr.. William Gillette's domestic conglomera-
tion he styles ''All the Comforts of Home"
The synopsis in brief is to the effect that rich
old retired merchant, becoming foolishly jeal-
GUS Of his wife, owing to letter he happens to
get hold of in mistake, decides very sud-
denly to take his wife and pretty daughter
in the country on visit and hurriedly
makes preparation 30 to do. Just as they are
leaving young nephew happens In and the
old chap leaves him In custody of the house.
The young fellow, being little hard pushed
for cash, decides on letting out the rooms to
tenants in order to liquidate his debts, as his
creditors have been pressing him. In order to
facilitate matters, he takes young man in
partnership with him who 10 accustomed to
this kind of work. The roomers that are
finally ensconced and take quarters in the
house are promiscuous lot OF people, with
various characteristics, and their wants, odd
inquiries, droll habits, firtations, and many
unique features are cleverly spun by Mr.. s.
Miller Kent, the young nephew-a handsome
young actor, formerly Of the Madison Square
Theatre CompaDy-snd his assistant as land
lord, Mr. Frank Lamb, the very picture of
and "gets 'alf" Mr.. Samuel Edwards,
large, tieshy fellow, whose face ss we'll as his
physique and his jaunty trod, the true perfect
features Of jollity and good humor, is one of
the principal temporary tenants, accompanied
by his wife and pretty daughter = Kate.
Denim Wilson and Miss Goldie Andrews.
Miss Mauds Haslam enacts lady from the
opera comique. Then there is nervous old
man, broken down music teacher, an En-
glish fop, etc. Many of the droll char
acters are new to the stage, the performance
is spirited, land the many pleasing events come
so rapidly that it causes one whirl of laugh
ter from the beginning to the end of the play.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-25
"BnACK THORN" AT THE BIJoU.
Comedian Sullivan in New Irish Com
edY This Week

Comedian Sullivan in ~ New Irish Com
edy This Week
The talented Irish Comedian Joseph j. Sui
Halen and Hearts Later On" Company, will
appear as star at Harris Bijou Theatre this
week in his new comedy, "Black Thorn"
The play is said to be very funny, with abund-
ant opportunity for making use OF the musi-
cal terpsichorean and comedy talents of the
company. Sullivan is unlike anv other Irish
comedian before the public. His style
original, and it is considered exquisitely funny.
Among the people who assist are William B.
Murray, formerly of the 'Hands Across the
Sea" Company; Frank l.. Davis, formerly OF
Sol. Smith Russell's Company; Tony Turner,
Yankee Moore, Miss Marie Dudley, late with
"Alone in London;" Miss Lea Peasley, late
with PASSIONS Slaves" Miss Belle Vivian,
late with "Master and Man, Helen Martell,
late of Little Lord Fauntleroy" Company,
and Miss Josie Mills. Not only the news
papers in the towns in which ''Blacl thorn,
has been presented, but the managers of the
theatres where they have appeared have ex-
pressed the warmest satisfaction with it, so
that 1T has stood not only artistic scrutiny
but the even more exciting test of 'tbox office''
criticism. The scenery and costumes have
been prepared with the greatest care. The
play is by no means given up to fun, to the ex-
clusion of plot, for the story of "Black
Thorn is said to be full of dramatic interest.
Among the specialties are 'sde Never Came
Back, - 'Denny Dolan," "The Funny Walk,n
Miss Lea Peasley's ballad, .The Picture That
is Turned to the Wall,' and Miss Belle Vivian
in her song and dance, introducing her famous
skirt dance.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-25
GRAND ITALIAN OPERA.
The Minnie Hauk Company to Sing at
Albaugh's Next Week.

The Minnie Hauk Company to Sing at
Albaugh's Next Week.
The Minnie Hauk Grand Opera Company
opens at Albaugh's Grand Opera House on
Monday, November 2. That the company is
very strong will be seen by the list of princi-
pal artists printed below.
The repertoire will include favorite operas
selected from the works of famous Italian,
French, and German composers. Thus the
adherents of each school will be suited, and
all will, no doubt, combine in their desire to
see the one novelty Of the week, Pietro Mas
cagne's new and beautiful opera ''Cavalleria
Rusticana," }" in which the beauties and merits
of all schools will be discovered This is not
single star organization, but a company of
stars, containing so many artists of the high
est rank that performances OF uniform merit
are guaranteed upon each successive night
Foremost among these artists is Nine. Basta-
Tavary, Russian prima donna, who has few
equals upon the operate stage. Nine. Tavary
was for several years leading prima donna at
the Royal Court Theatre, Munich, and in June
last closed a most triumphant engagement at
Coyent Garden, London. This is her first
visit to this country. Other newcomers are
Nine. Tremelli, a celebrated prima donna
contralto, and Signor Montariol, one of the
foremost of European tenors. Equally famous
are many other of the artists, notably Nine.
Louise Natal, the celebrated prima donna,
and Signors del Puente and Galassi, the we'll
known baritones. Among the other princi-
pals who have gathered many laurels are Miss
Helen Dudley Campbell, Mons. Henri BoYet,
Mr.. Leo Stormont, Miss Greta Risley, Signor
Rccardo Ricci, Miss Bernice Holmes, Signor
Pierre Delasco, Mons. Emil Butat, and Mr..
Henry Peakes. The company has a strong
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-25

voting to each one of them from one TO five
weeks, according to the publtc's appreciation.
of his plays and players 1t has often been
regretted that the days of the old stock COM
panies are over, but if Mr.. Pitou's plan sue
ceeds there will be no further cause for regret,
as his idea of giving the country travelling
stock company will fill the void left by their
loss. furthermore, should Mr.. Pitou's ven
ture prove successful, there is no doubt that
other managers will follow his example, and
in place Of seeing poorly-supported stars in
one part plays, theatre patrons may shortly
have the pleasure of witnessing series of
perfect performances. The company gathered
together by Mr.. Piton is one of the strongest
dramatic combinations on the American stage.
That the company has created furor in the
cities thus far visited it is easy to understand.
for such artists as Nelson Wheatcroft, VIII
liam Faversham, w. II. Th ompson, j. W.
shannon, George w. Leslie, George Backus,
Frederick Perry, Gustave Frankel, Alfred
Palmer, Charles Appleton, Louis Raymond,
and Minnie Seligman, Ida Vernon, Adelaide
Stanhope, Helen Bancroft, Jane Stuart, Vida
Croly, Annette Leland, Marie Sommers, and
Jennie Leland are capable of doing work
which cannot fail to give the best satisfaction
Among the plays selected for production
are three-act comedy, entitled "Geoffrey
Middleton, Gentleman; " a society drama in
four acts, entitled GA Modern Match" a
tarcical comedy, entitled "a Loving Legacy
and an emotional drama, entitled "Her Re-
lease" Only the first two named plays will
be produced here on this occasion. tsGeoffrey
Middleton, Gentleman" 7" underlined for the first
four performances, is the work of Miss Martha
Morton, the winner of the prize offered by the
New York World about two years ago for the
best original play. This, her latest work, is
said to be remarkably strong. ga Modern
Match" underlined for the last half of the
week, is the latest work of Mr.. Clyde Fitch,
author of "Beau Brummell'' and "Frcderick
Lemaitre." In "a Modern Matchn Mr..
Fitch has written play of contrasts. Its plot
is founded on the failure in Wall street of
large banking firm.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-25

The average theatre goer ought to have
been pleased last week with the choice laid
out for him in the shape of attractions at the
leading places of amusements. AZ the Ma
Honal Theatre he could have seen one of the
funniest musical farce comedies that have
been here. Under the name Of "Boys and
Girls" the author of ga Straight Tip" has
thrown together an original assortment of
comicaities in the way Of dialogue and situa-
tons that ought to have drawn big houses
1t would have played to large audiences, too,
il its name were more significant of its char
acter. The cast includes number Of really
excellent people, among them Mr.. George F.
Marion, Mr.. Ignatio Martinetti Mr.. William
b. Wood, Mr.. Otis Harlan, Misses May and
Flora Irwin and Miss Sadie Kirby.
Those who attended Albaugh's last week
were somewhat disappointed in Captain
Theresen as an opera as we'll as in the COM
pany supporting Miss Huntington. Captain
Therese" is not failure, becauseits music and
the popularity of Miss Huntington redeem it,
but its dialogue is anything but brilliant.
There are scenes in which the language is so
triiing as to become almost as silly as it is
tresome. This may be the result of the
American adaptor's work on the opera, but
CeIbdlu III is lldt tueTe snOulu De a TaulCal
construction of certain portions in order to
make it fairly interesting Miss Huntington,
of course. captured her auditors by her hand
some presence and beautiful voice and sing
ing, and two or three other members of the
cast acquitted themselves credtably. The
chorus was one of the largest ever seen here
in light opera, and the costuming was rich
and pretty.
1t is a pity that clever little Miss Fannie
Rice should be handicapped by a poor play,
but such is the fact "a Jolly SURPRISE in
which she made her first appearance here as a
star last week at the Academy of Music, is
billed as musical comedy, but it is scarcely
worthy Of the name, and supplies rather un-
favorable conditions for her otherwise de-
serving venture. Outside of Miss Rice, who
is pretty, winsoms, and talented, and Mr..
Charles FL. Bradshaw, whose work is good in
anything he does, there are really no features
Of attraction to speak Of 1t is hoped that
Miss Rice may come again with another and
better play.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-25
At1tl1MHtftRi1tH.
HARRIS BIJOU THEATRE.

Mrs. P. Harris, R. L. Britton and T. F. Dean
Proprietors and Managers.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-25
THE P1ToU STOCK COMPANY.
A Notable Engagement at the National
Theatre This Weak

Theatre This Week.
The appearance of the Pitou Stock Com
pany at the National Theatre tomorrow even
ing is of considerable Importance to theatre
goers in this city as upon the success of this
visit will depend its return here this season
and its annual return for an extended engage
ment. 1t took Mr.. Pitou nearly two years to
organize the company, and the objects he has
in view for the combination should interest
all lovers of refined and intelligent acting. 1t
is Mr.. Pitou's intention to play his company
in stated number of cities every season, de-
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-25

"a kind of thing that comes in the dream OF
poets who like to make a change OF Identities
for their fsvorite characters. The company
which Mr.. Frohman has engaged to support
Miss Leslie is decidedly strong one, and
performance perfect In every detail is prom
iepd
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-25

The New York Mirror of this week contains
a fine full-page portrait of Bettina Gerard
miss Betty Padelford).
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-25

chorus and carries its own orchestra, the en-
tire musical forces being under the capable
direction of Mr.. s. Behrens.
The advance sale of seats and boxes begins
on Thursday morning.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-25
PRINCE AND PAUPER."

Elsie Leslie to Appear in 1t This Week
at the Academy of Music.
Regarding Daniel Frohman's production of
Mark Twain's story, "The Prince and the
Pauper," which will be seen at the Academy
of Music next week, several of the foremost
writer's of the country have expressed them
selves in terms highly complimentary. Mr..
Metzler, of the New York Herald, pronounces
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-10-25

plays seen since "Little Lord Fauntleroy.n
On the first night of the play in New York
City Mark Twain was called before the cur
tain, and confessed that the production was
''the realization of cherished dream" I'm
the young star who interprets the dual title
role. She is very delightful actress, devoid
Of the obnoxious qualities of precocious chill
dren, and is said to be quite the authors ideal
in the 'PriDce and the Pauper" The play
gives her every opportunity that the clever
young actress could use, and it seems from
the plot to be very pretty bit of imagination
The sun., 1891-06-21
MRS. WHITE NOT IN AN ASYLUM
She In At Morristown. hut with Her Dauvh.
ter, Mrs. Brooks, who Lives There.

She II At Morristown. hut with Her Dauuh.
ter. Mrs. Brooks, who Lives There.
A report that Mrs. White. the mother of
Josiah J. Whiie. Of 1876 Columbia Heights.
Brooklyn. had been spirited away from the
sanatorium OF DR.. =. Fleet Sheir in that city
and taken to some place In New Jersey. is un-
true. Mrs White is in her nine ieth year.
and at her death there will be u large amount
OF property to divide between her relatives. Al
though very feeble. it is said. she is in no way
mentally incapacita.ed for managing her own
affairs. Last winter she was an inmate OF Dr.
Speir's sanotarium for q fnw weeks. but since
then she has been living with, her two maiden
daughters at ~ Pierrepontt sreet few blocks
from her sous house. Another daughter. Mrs.
Brooks, lives at Morristown, N. j.. and 1t was
the removal OF Mrs While o Mrs. Brooks's
house last Wednesday which started the kid
mapping story.
DR. syer said yesterday he had recommend
cd the change. and that thrre was no mystery
Whatever about the matter. 1t seems, how
eyer, that MIR. White was not consulted by his
sisters in reference to the removal of their
mother to New Jersey. and that he had tenn
porariy become SO much aeitated over her
departure as to employ private detective to
make an Investigation. He withdrew the
detective from the case soon as he learned
OF his mothers whereabouts.
The sun., 1891-06-21
M'GONEGAL NOT OUT YET.

He Has Been In the TOmbs Eight Months
Now since tho Conviction Of MNnsinug h ter.
Dr. Henry g. McGoneGa!. who was convicted
OF manslaughter In the first degree In October
last for the killing OF tho pretty cigarette girl
Annlo Good win, and whose appeal is pending.
shook hands with Warden Fallon ON leaving
tho Tombs yesterday morning. expecting that
he would be free rs soon AZ he should reach
tho District Attorneys Office. where q bonds
man. David u. Cocks Of 335 East 10th street,
was waiting The bail f,od by Judge Pratt in
BROOKLYN last spring was $4,000. Mr. Cocks
was ready to give 1t, but there was no Supreme
court Judge down town before whom McGon-
ting In SUPREME Court, Chambers. by I iem- m
porary assignment, said that he preferred
should ACCEPT the bail. as Judge Pratt, in
granting the order reducing the ba from
S2O.000 to $1,000. directed that 1t should be Of
fered only before supreme Court Judge. with
ono dAys notice.
to walt for freedom ON Monday.
The sun., 1891-06-21


Ho had Written It Himself. and Why
Should He Steal Its
Carl Merton of 80 Fourth avenue. Brook lyn.
was arrested yestef day morning by Detective
Sergeant Zundt on a warrant issued by Police
Justice Walsh accusing him Of having stolen a
letter. Mrs. Lydia Rotzell Of 2O7 Livingston
street. tho widow Of Engineer Fred Rotzell.
who worked under Gen. Newton during the
excavations at He'll Gate. is the complainant
Sinco the death OF her husband. four years ago
Mrs. Rotzell has been supporting hers and
young son BY dressmaking. Until few weeks
ago. when she moved to Brook yn. she had
lived with her mutner at Mount Vernon.
On June tue latter came to Brooklyn and
showed her daughter q letter, written in Ger.
man and signed by Carl Merton Of 163 Avenue
Of her deceased husband had died Ia Term any. any
leaving an estate valued at rs. 600 marks. one
son. Mrs. Rotzell had an Interview with Mer-
ton on the following day about tho matter. He
acknowledGed having written the letter. and
Rotzell's husband. and was confident that the
information about the estate in Germany WAS
co-re.t. He also told Mrs lsotzel that he
would be willing to advance her $500. II she
conclu.ied to 20 to Germany to obtain her
sons share IN the estnte.
In the course Of the conference the letter
which Merton had written mysteriously dis
appeared. and 1t was for Its alleged larceny
Justice Walsh Merton admitted ali tho facts
SIity, ,tor tGs disapeesrsnce Of tho letter. Since
Mrs. Rotzelfs visit 10 him early in tho month
Was adjourned until Tuesday.
The sun., 1891-06-21

Burglars Enter His House while lIo 10
Attending HIS Fathers Funeral
While John Y. MeKane OF Gravesend was at
his fathers funeral. in the forenoon of last
Thursday. burglars broke into his house and
stole four gold watches. with a gold chain
hanging to each and $12O in cash. The police
say there were three or four burglars con-
cerned in the robbery. That same day two
men were arrested on tho train at Shee pshead
on their way to Coney Island. Their names
arc Lucey and Golden. aud they are now in
Queens county Jail.
The matter was reported at Police Head
Quarters. In this city. together with some in
On Friday night two Central Office detectives
arrested John Burke. alias Lame Burkey." ut
was taken to. Jefferson Market Police Court
yesterday. where Justice McMahon handed
him to Queens county. About five years ago
"Buckey" Flynn shot him during n quarrel
now In State prison.