Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1892-11-05

) O'Clock in the morning Mr.. Lit was
awakened by some one foolBp under
nus pillow; he quickly seized the hand of
lhe intruder, rang his bell, and held the
man unuI the porter came and the lights
were turned up, when he discovered
that II was none other than his smooth.
young Trend Of the night before. The
Young man NJ once denied all attemnt
NJ robbery, but the evidence was TOO
strong against him, and he was com
pelied To admit his guilt. He was car.
tled 70 the next station. where he was
turned over TO an officer, and duly
prosecuted ana sentenced to the peni.
tentlary Tor year. About year after
ms when MIR. Lit had entirely forgot
zen ule circumstance he was approached
ono DAY IN New York by nice appear-
lhS man, who ut once introduced him
SSell as spike llennessy. He told Mr..
LII ms history, and that he was DESTROYS
ul reforming, but was unable to obtain
any KIND OF work. At the same time
ne Iold Mr. Lit that he had made up
nus nlnd TO speak TO him At the solicita-
uon oil the young man who had been
seht 10 the penltentiary for attempting
70 seal Mr.. Lifts watch and pocket.
book on the sleeping car.
ME- Lit, who IN this gentleman could
perceive a future dramatic talent. must
oe credited with unusually keen power
OF observation.
FRIENDS"
1t is gratifying 70 Salt Lakers to notice
that Manager A. 4. Hartz's "Friendsn
company meets with success every
where, and that the young author Mr..
Edwin Milton Royle receives many com.
pllments from the press.
The Chicago Dispatch of October
3Ist says:
"Friends,' comedy drama with
strong hints OF melodrama, written by
Edward Milton Royle. was seen for the
FIRST time In Chicago last evening al
Hooley's by a good sized audience,
Mr.. Royle has given evidence Of a
very fair order OF merit as a play.
wright, and 1t goes without saving that
his future efforts will be productive of
better results, AT any rate twill be adj.
Vlsable to keep ones eye on Mr.. Royle's
next play. His wife, Selena Fetter, who
was heralded ten years agoas the natura
successor Of Mary Anderson, carried the
dramatic effects Of the play to a fine
end. Not far In the rear came L. ID,
Lyons, a most sterling actor, who gave
splendid characterization OF a scheming
siepather whose besetting sins are drink.
ing and the use OF morphine. The eli
max he furnishes at the end OF the third
act is really a wonderful bit Of work
Lucius Henderson, as the hero of the
play, does not act as well as he plays The
piano. His recital was startling
though pleasing, innovation. Theauth6r
OF the play, Mr., Royle, furnished the
comedy and he did in rather pleasing
manner
ANTON sErDL,
An exchange is responsible for this
censure Of the German musician: "The
rudeness OF Mr. Anton Seid is passing
all bounds. lie seems to think that his
audience respects him for the arrogant
attitude he assumes with regard 10 II. II !
a number is voclierously re,dcmanded.
he takes no notice whatever, allowing
Mr.. Herbert his lieutenant, TO bow IN |
answer to the applause. He rarely &C. |
cedes to the demand; aud, If he does. |
he accedes so ggudgingly that the public |
IS sorry It spoke. Of course, Mr., Seidl /
IS FAR too grand to lead the orchestra |
when there are singers on the stage. |
The ubiquitous Herbert who by the 1
way Is every whit as good conduc. |
tor as Sedl) then steps uimbly up 10 the
desk and carries tile soloists through !