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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24
GILTEDGED FRANK DANIELS

Sets the Merry Ball Rolling Again in Fam
tastic Little Puck.
No matter to whom most credit is due, to
Mr.. Anstey who supplied the central idea
and the motive, to the comedian Frank
Daniels who constructed the play, or to A.
G. Gunter who wrote, there can be no deny
ing that 'Little Puck" is well built for the
purpose, namely, that of making people
laugh heartily. Last night large audi
ence went from smiles to outlaws and
back again for more than two mortal
hours, while Mr.. Daniels and his clever as
sistants unwound the humorous story, and
exploited the gigantic jokes. The company
is the same as was here last year in this
piece with the exception of Mr.. Bert Coote,
who takes the place of Arthur Moulton in
the role of Billy, first the son and afterwards
the father. Miss Bessie Samson is as charm
ing as ever, and there are enough pretty
faces to suit everyone. The Clipper Quar-
tette does some good work, and a bit of
Irish impersonation by one of them was
especially clever. There are several new
features in an incidental way, and among
others is the costermonger song which
Mr.. Daniels sings 1t is neat imitation of
the London costermonger, although it has
hardly the essential sweetness of the new
cut in the matter of accent. The audience
enjoyed this and every other specially in
the play and encored everything they could.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24

true that there are number of songs and
choruses, but originality is lacking and
most of the songs are burlesques. Some of
them are quite bright, as. for instance,
"When the Moon Shines" and ''Good-
bye, Sweetheart" sung by, w. Andrew
Mack, and sComing Through the
Dye" sung by Mr.. j. Thornton.
The second act is entirely given up to
specially performances and has little or no
connection with the plot Most of the
specialists have been seen on the variety
stage in this city before and their names are
familiar Mr.. Charles Fl. Bradshaw
gets tipsy quite naturally in the sec
ond act and carries out the idea of would
be gay young husband in fear with his
mother-in-law very acceptably. Miss
Eugene Nicholson, as his wife, and Miss
Turner, as the dreaded mother-in-law, re-
ceived deserved attention at the hands of
the audience. AS whole, though, the
company is far from being what it should
be. There is too great a difference between
the star, Fannie Rice, and the rest. In fact
they seemed to have been cast in molds of
SO divergent excellence that there is a lack
Of harmony that is noticeable. The attend
ance was not what it will be if the weather
improves, but there was good-sized house
present, and, Judging from the number of
recalls, ga jolly Surprise" and its people
will be favorites before the week is out.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24
MONDAYS MINOR MATTERS.

TWELVE new cases of diphtheria and seven
of scarlatina were reported to the Bureau OF
Health yesterday.
THE stabbing of Con O'Brien on the South
side Sunday night did rot occur in Moore's
restaurant, but in an adjoining house.
AN II. Moylen was arrested in Beaver Falls
about a week ago. There is an H. Moylen IN
Pittsburg in the extract business, but he is
not the one who was arrested.
A. A. HULINGs will tomorrow evening
recite, for the benefit of the Kelley Patients,
that most pathetic and touching poem by
j. T. Trowbridge, entitled the Vagabonds.
AN unknown italian was taken to the
Homeopathic Hospital last evening with
both legs broken. He was caught in fall
ing building yesterday afternoon at small
town in the coke regions.
JERRY DILLON fell into pit in Totten's
foundry. at Twenty-fourth and Railroad
streets, yesterday afternoon and injured his
back severely. He was removed to his
home at 2004 Penn avenue in patrol wagon
No. 3.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24
FANNY RICE IN A NEW DRESS.
Tho Musical Comedy, "a Jolly SURPRISE" I
Very Much Like a Variety Show.

Tho Musical Comedy "a Jolly SURPRISE" Is
Very Much Like Variety Show.
Fanny Rice is as charming in Arthur
Wallack's musical farce comedy, ga Jolly
Surprise" as she was in "Nanon," but it is
doubtful whether the impression she creates
is as pleasant in the former as in the latter.
As Naaon she captured the hearts of every
body and has been enshrined in their memo
ries ever since, but to see her in farce
comedy, even if she be the star, has the effect
of dimming the brightness of the future.
The surroundings of the play, clever as it is
in parts and comical in its situations at
times, cannot be compared to those of the
light operas with which she seemed to be
connected by nature. This has a jarring
effect on the nerves, and less enjoyment is
taken in the performance than If
she had never been seen in pro-
ductions of higher class. Last
night at the Grand Opera House, she
sang several songs with all her old-time at
tractiveness, and her character sketches
were good, especially the duet from ''Ihe
Merry War She danced as "a ballet
premier very gracefully, and she is an
accomplished actress, so that the small
thread of a fiat to which she contrib
uted her share was made the more accept
able, just because she was the character
upon which it centered. As Galatea in the
third act she made statue fair to look
upon, but the burlesque surroundings were
little broad.
"a jolly Surprise" can be called a farce
comedy with propriety, but to attach the
word musical to it is rather broad. 1t is
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24
NOTES FROM THE CITY GUARDIANS

JOIN KELLY was locked ND in the Twelfth
ward station house last night on a charge OF
assault and battery, on oath of Nicholas
Provident, in IN information made yester-
day before Alderman McKenna.
A ATwELvE-YEAR-oLD boy named Donald was
arrested yesterday for stealing So from Har-
rison Bro. notion store in Allegheny, where
he was employed. The boys widowed
mother made good the loss and the boy was
released from custody.
MARTIN DUGAN was placed in Jail last night
on a charge of aggravated assault and bat
terry made before Alderman Gripp by
Michael German. Dugan hit O son of the
prosecutor on the head with a stone, from
which the boy has not yet recovered.
IT was reported to the Allegheny police
authorities last night that q large number of
carpenters tools had been stolen from the
new church which is being erected on Per-
rysville avenue. The tools were the prop
erty OF W. c. Mercer and William Murrfman.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24
THE FIRE RECORD.


AT Memphis yesterday, the De Soto Oil
Mills burned. Loss, $4,000.
AT Paris, Tex, Sunday evening, 5000 bales
Of cotton and a portion of the com press plat
form burned. Loss, 100000; fully insured.
NEAR Latrobe yesterday morning, the
farm residence of Jacob Smith was de-
stroyed, caused by a defective flue. Loss,
s., 500.
AN alarm was sent in from box 95 about
o'clock last night for chimney fire in the
house of Charles Garrett on Compromise
alley, Twenty-third ward; no damage.
AT Leavenworth, at the height of the
storm fire of unknown origin broke out in
Byrnes' livery stables. The stables and two
adjoining buildings were destroyed.
Twenty-one horses perished in the livery
stable fire. Total loss, $4,000; partly in
sured.
IT Belle Plaine, Ia, Sunday, William Han
sons jewelry and stove stores, a harness
shop and other smaller business places
burned. Loss heavy. Several persons work
ing at the fire were severely injured. An eX-
plosion of powder and cartridges during the
progress of the fire caused much excite
ment.
AT Middlebury, VT, Sunday night, the
most disastrous fire in the history of the
town occurred. Nine business blocks were
burned. The water supply was out of order.
Firemen responded from Burlington and
Rutland, and aided in saving the town. The
origin of the fire is unknown, and the loss
will reach s15O,000
AT Paragauld, Ark, Sunday night, flre
broke out in the Beftig block, destroying
Bertig Bros famous drygoods and clothing
stores, DR.. Hicks drugstore, Gallamore's
saloon, J. II. Bryants saloon, NJ. G. New
SONS grocery store and H. Goldman's dry
goods store. There was a heavy snow storm
at the time, which probably saved the town
from destruction. Loss estimated at S100, 900.
AT Copperopolis Sunday night the hoisting
works on No. shaft, owned by the Union
Copper Mining Company, were totally de-
stroyed. Forty men were in the shaft at the
time, but all escaped through another shaft
The calmness of the night saved the town
from total destruction. The timbers in the
shaft are now burning, but the underground
works are said to have been saved. Esti
mated loss s30,000 partly insured.
AT Minneapolis, last night, fire broke out
at 10 o'clock in the five-story building occu-
pied by the North Star Boot and Shoe Com
pany. A brisk wind was prevailing at the
time and the flames had good start. 1t
looked as if Temple Court, the Nicolet House
and other big buildings would have to go,
but the flames were confined to the building
in which the fire originated. The loss is es-
timated at $3.50, 900; fully insured. The build
ing is owned by II. G.. Harrison and cost
$S5, 900.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24
Stage Chatter.

THE Aus trian Juvenile Band, that is to
give its first concert in Pittsburg in the
Auditorium this evening, has evidently
caught Philadelphia, as the following in the
Ledger of last Friday says: GAS the lads
ranging in age from IA to 20 years-filed upon
the stage, certainly few present coald have
been so sanguine as to have anticipated the
fine performance that followed. Had
the Iodeiska' overture of Cherubini
which opened the concert been
played while the young Austrians were con-
cealed, the best posted of the listeners
would have been ready to declare that it
was either Gilmore's or the Marine Band
they were listening to.'' There is a brisk adj
vance sale at Hamilton's music store.
The advance sale for Crane on "The Sena-
tori begins on Thursday next.
THE Boston Symphony Orchestral Club
will give concert on Thursday evening at
Old City Hall. Mr.. Lloyd, the tenor. and
Miss Burnham, the Soprano with other
notable singers will appear.
THE lecture of Max O'Rell, to be given in
Sewickley next Thursday evening at the
Presbyterian Church, is the first of a season
that promises to be very successful.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24
Davis Museum-Theater,

A great many people visited Harry Davis
Fifth Avenue Museum yesterday, and
gazed in awe-stricken wonder at Ella
Ewing. That young lady looked benignly
down from her altitude of s feet inches,
and calmly brushed the ceiling with the top
OF her coiffure without difficulty. She is
probably the tallest human being ever in
Pittsburg, and it is not likely that her
height will ever be approached again. She
must be seen to be appreciated. Her mother,
who stands by her side, is like a child in
comparison. The Arcaries, in their knife
and tomahawk throwing, are remarkably
skillfuL The vaudeville entertainment in
the theatorium is very good, the performers
all being bright people, and many of them
being old favorites in Pittsburg.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24
FRANK PERLICK SUICIDES.
His Wife Finds His Body Hanging in a
Wardrobe.

His Wife Finds His Body Hanging in a
Wardrobe.
Frank Perlick committed suicide in q
wardrobe at his home on Summit avenue,
Troy Hill, yesterday morning. He took a
piece of loosely plated rope and tied both
ends closely together. He then passed
the loop over his head and brought
it down under his chin and crossed it.
This done he fastened the end to an iron
hook, and when found by his wife about 4
o'clock, he was hanging with his feet
drawn up so they would not touch the floor;
No reason can be assigned for the deed as
his home life was seemingly very pleasant.
Sunday night a number of his friends had
spent the evening with him, chatting over a
glass of beer, and when they left at II
o'clock he and his elder son sat up until 1
o'clock, both parting in good spirits. He was
an employe of the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company, and member of several bene-
fetal societies and social clubs.
Coroner Mcdowell will hold an inquest
to-day.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24
Williamsburg Left in Darkness,

The big dynamo of the electric light plant
at Williamsburg has burned out and the
borough has been in darkness for two nights.
Not only are the street lamps out, but all
the stores and score or so of private houses
are suffering great Inconvenience. The
awful weather of yesterday would have pre-
vented much business being done in Wilk-
insburg in any case, but the putting out of
the lights gave everyone an excuse to give
up all attempts to carry on business, and
the result was that everyone seemed to go
to bed almost Immediately after supper.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efsctually, dispeis colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 5Cc
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA F7e SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. caL.
LOUISVILLE KY -,-7s... NEW YORK. n.y.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24
GARDNER as CAPTAIN KARL.
Very Mild Affair Long distance From
the Original Emmett.

A Very Mild Affair a Long distance From
the Original Emmett.
With J. *. Emmet gone to play his part
in another world, there is much strife to fill
his vacated place in this one. He has not
yet had worthy successor, and we doubt if
ever he will have. But there have been imi-
tators of our sFritz,' and one of them is
Charles A. Gardner, who opened in "Cap-
tain Karl'' last night at the Bijou Theater
Without wishing to discourage MI. Gardner,
who doubtless is hard working actor, it
must truthfully be said that he is no par
ticular success Probably Mr.. Gardner
will disclaim any intention to gain distinc-
tion in roles particularly Emmetish. but
that won't let him off scott Free For if
there is anything more commonplace than
Gardner as an imitator, it must be Gardner
as creator. He cannot sing: that is, he
cannot sing the songs he essays. His voice
is metallic and his manner mechanical
And, oh! we must say it, though it pain
him, it is absolutely necessary even for
comparative success, that this portly gen.
tleman should reduce his weight. Now he
would fill the part, supposing all else
equal, of a fine English squire or
New York broker, but he can't
fit-yes, fit is the word, upon
the stage, in a captivating manner
These are the parts that Mr.. Gardner can
play-at least we suppose they are, but he
probably knows more about that than any
body else. One thing is certain, Captain
Karl is not his part, and another
thing is likewise certain that captain
Karl" is not worthy the name of a part
In his play Captain Karl" there is CEN
tral figure, say Gardner, who is called a hero.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24
Worlds Museum-Theater.

The wonderful illusion by which DR..
Beatty appears to cut up any human be-
ings without pain to the latter drew large
audiences yesterday, who were also pleased
with Den Howe's capital speciality perform
ance in theater. Fatima, the beautiful Hin
doc snake charmer, and Mathews educated
goats, are also popular features.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24

DR.. Bove heard the firing and ran off, but
was arrested in bed at his home few min
utes later.
seWhat are you doing here, doctor?" the
marshal asked McAdam.
'This is put-up job," he replied. "That
fellow there pointing to Twining, ''got me
into this and L can prove it by his letters. !"
The two doctors were taken to Morris,
ILL.,, and, after preliminary examination,
held in S4 900 apiece. The third man sus-
pected of completely in the burglary has
not been arrested
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24
Tree ThanlSsriyinr Day.

To accommodate those who cannot come
any other time, Prof Little will meet q
limited number of persons having eve
trouble and needing glasses at his office, 511
Penn avenue, Thursday, November 26, 9
A. NJ. till P. NJ. Consultation free. En-
gagements by mail.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24

THERE will be a special sale of fancy
articles and fine linen work suitable for
Christmas to be held Tuesday and Wednes-
day, November "a and 25; and OF cakes,
pies, puddings, croquette, etc., to be held
Wednesday, November 25, for Thanksgiv-
ing at The Womans' Exchange, CPS Penn
avenue
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24
Harry Williams, Academy.

Williams and Orrs Meteors flashed across
the Academy sky last night to the delight
of fairly large audience Juliene's cleo
trio organ, John E. Drew, the American
Macs, the Inman and the Coyne sisters,
Miss Alice Hutchings and the Continental
-Four are among the bright features of a
good entertainment from beginning to end.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24

81 % quality 50-1nch genuine English
suitings, 75c yard to-day. Stripes and
plaids, and extraordinary offer.
JOS. HORNE & Co.
Penn Avenue Stores.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24
The Peoples Store-Fifth Avenue.

Visit our great carpet sale commencing
to-day. See display ad.
CAMPBELL & DICK.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24

Best Values in ALL Wool Country Blankets,
So to S. a pair, extra large size and quality.
Jos HORNE g. Co,
607-621 Penn avenue.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24
Ladies and Children's Mackintoshes.

New, and handsome line just opened
Pnces lower than ever offered before.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-11-24
The Largest Stock of Winter Dress Goods

Is here, all good, new and desirable STYLES,
and many lines away under so-called bar
gain prices. 1t will pay you to call. Re
member our big black dress goods depart
ment JOS HORNE & Co.,
609-621 Penn avenue.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-19
FATAL FLAMES.
Terrible Result of Plrs in a New
York Tenement.
Three Of the inmates Lose Their
lives. ard q Number or Others
Are Badly Injured.
Fgoa sLEEP 10 DEArB.

NEw YORK, March ls.-The brick
tenement 81. Allen street, which is
i've stories in height, was destroyed by
q liquor store owned by Jastro Alex
ander. Solomon and Max Goldstein
lived on the second noor. The third
floor was occupied by Harris Green
berg the fourth by Marion Ridcllio,
and the 18th floor by Bernard Jarter.
Three members of the Jarter family
were burned TO death. They We're
Bernard Jarter. So years old; Betsey
Jarter. Is years old. and Sarah Jarter,
Is years old The following people
were more or less injured:
Minnie Jartsr. 50 years old burned about the
face taken 10 Bellevue hospital: Abraham
Goldstein. years old, was thrown from The
thlrd-story window OF the burning building 10
the sidewalk TO save him from being burned 10
death tie received internal Injuries from this
lad ana was removed 10 the 1ouyer1eur hosp-t
a. Henry Jarter, - years old, was slightly
burned on the right hand
The fire broke out at SIS o'clock,
when every member of the ten families
in the house was fast asleep. Ii was
seen first from the street, simultaneous
ly, by three policemen. In five min
utes, before the firemen could get to
work, the flames that had crep.
stealthily from the cellar up the
only stairway, enveloped the house
from the street TO the roof. The ten
ants, Hebrew tailors. with their fami-
lies. reused suddenly to confront death
in its most terrible form, swarmed
down the fire escapes on both sides of
the building, shrieking and wailing as
they called their dear ones.
The iron rungs of the fire escapes
were turning white with heat when
Max Goldstein reached for them
from the third floor and recoiled
in despair. He stood holding his
three little children in his arms.
From the street the police yelled
to him to drop them down. The police
caught Moses, aged 8, and then Rose. a
year-old baby, but A braham, years old,
followed so quickly that, though the
policemen broke his fall, they were un-
able to catch him. He fell heavily on
the pavement, and was picked up sense
less, injured internally. The father
himself jumped after and escaped I'M
hurt. He tossed the children by the
heels. The building was destroyed and
the tenants lost their all
This city had two big fires Tuesday
night The first burned the ten-story
building on Blocker street, occupied
by Alfred Benjamin & Co., and two adj
joining buildings, causing loss of
$500, 900. The other destroyed IL. b.
Clalin & Co.'S warehouse on Leonard
street, on which the loss was s350,0O0.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-03-19
Horribl. Accident Near glasgow.

GLASGOW. March ls-A terrible acct
dent with fatal results happened Tues
day night at William Baird & Co. s
Garthshe blast furnaces at Coatsbridge.
about 10 miles from here. One of the
tuyeres conveying the blast TO the
interior of the furnace exploded end
buried two men in the burning mass.
50 that they were literally roasted 70
death. The hot blast shot out about 60
feet and enveloped nine others who
were employed within that radius.
They we're all badly scorched, and
three so seriously injured that il is
feared that they win not recover.