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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-03-08
FANCuES.

When into Nights sombcr splendor
Beloved Day departs,
A flood of memories tender
Sweeps softly DER our hearts,
Though long past, our childhOod's
fancieS
Ger us again hold sway,
And the stars seem angels glances
Who tread the milky way.
The Moon is a lady, stately,
And lovely, cold and bright,
Who watches the earth sedately
From dusk till mornings light,
When at last the Sun comes brightly
Up in the Eastern sky,
She draws down her curtains lightly.
And bids the earth goodbye!
-Ninette NJ. Lowater.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-03-08
Dapor bot
Eppearetb.

When Egbert Flemming WAS A sophie
nome in the Metropolitan club of the
metropolis. Egbert did not demur to
this; membership Of a club would be
part of his future life, just as comfort
able bachelor quarters would be, and a
leisurely attendance at the law school
Beyond this he didn't care to look. He
knew that he would never practice his
profession. Why should he? He had
no aptitude, and if he had, NO spur of
eXigeney. When he put his hand in
his pocket there was always money to
meet 1t, just as there was air for his
noSuils and salt for his food. He
understood in a general way sometime
he would be expected to marry his un-
cle,s daughter, Sophia; but when that
day came he would consider its eyl .
Egbert WAS brown young man in
hair, eyes, complexion and appearance.
Such sunshine as touched him was alb
sOrbed and never reflected. He saun-
tered through life on the shady side.
Hence, while some We're overcome by
the heat and fell by the wayside, he
reached the various stations quite cool,
without a rumple or worry. His face
was is own, and productive Of loneli-
ness, either falling behind from de-
liberation or exceeding from steadi-
ness; but Egbert was never lonely.
When one of the faculty spoke of him
he would say, "Flemming? Eli? Let me
see. Oh, Ffemming! Yes, indeed, a re-
liable young man" When a classmate
spoke of him he would say: Yes,
Flemming is a good enough fellow"
But neither instructor nor comrade
spoke often. In the swing of the
class, from entrance to graduation,
Egbert simply went along. The most
satisfactory proof Of his membership
was his name in the catalogue.
So, too after two years at the law
school, when, with half a dozen others
he stepped on the stage to receive his
diploma the dean hesitated moment
over the name of "Flemming," and
finally handed the credential to an
other man; nor did Egbert think the
mistake at all extraordinary
Thereafter, though he had no voca-
ton, Egbert was not disturbed by an
excess of time. Had he considered the
subject. which he never did, he would
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-03-08

the room. 1t was the messenger with
Nanon's letter. There was no doubt of
the urgency Of the case. He saw that
the letter was signed your affection
ate sister Nanon," and understood that
she had saved herself by calling him
her brother. He felt in a horribly bad
humor, but there was nothing to be
done but to send word that he would
set off at once.
And to Madlle. de Lartigues
Tell her that her brother thanks
her," and without saying more he re
turned to the yicomte's room. He found
him dressed, but pale and trembling,
and two lights burning in the room.
BE content, vicomte,'' said Candles,
Il must set off instantly on the kings
service"
"Really:'
Yes; go to Nantes where it seems
the Court is"
.Adieu, monsieur" said the vicomte,
without lifting his eyes.
Il shall see you no more" said Ca
nolles in a voice full Of emotion.
who knows? answered the vicomte.
trying to smile
Promise one thing to a man who
will never forget you," said Candles
earnestly.
What is it,"
THAT you will think Of NE some
times"
I promise you"
without anger?"
YES"
give me your hand in pledge"
The vicomte held out his hand.
which Candles pressed ardently to his
lips, and then left the room.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1894-03-08

our affairs seem getting worse and
worse
L do not despair. madam, l hope
mItcl. from time
All! monsieur, that is philosophy
and however useful that NAV be /
should prefer a courier with good
news"
Your highness shall be satisfied,
for you will receive three today"
How! three:"
Yes, madame, the first has been
seen on the Bordeaux road, the sec
ond comes from Stenay and the third
from Larochefoucault'
As he spoke the gates of the castle
were thrown open and a young man
entered, followed by a servant. to
whom he gave his horse, and then ran
quickly toward the princesses.
'Claire!' cried they.
Yes, your highness: receive nv
humble respects said the young man.
attempting to kneel and kiss the hand
of the princess.
NO, in my arms. dear vicomtesse. -
said she, raising her
Then the dowager said:
Tell us, Claire, have you seen
Richou:"
YES, your highness, and I bring a
message from him"
Good news, OF bad%'
only these two words, Bordeaux,
yes
At this they uttered a cry of joy,
AMI called
''LeneT, Lenet, come and hear the
good news that Claire brings to u.s.
II knew it already" he answered.
You know it?''
Bordeaux. yes is it not?"
Why did you not tell us when you
saw our disquietude?'
I wished to leave to Madame la
Ficonltesse the reward of her exe--
tons" said he, bowling.
And it is to that brave Richou that
we owe all this" said the dowager.
HAS he not done well, Lenet?"
S'Richou is a man of thought and
of action; and your highness may be
assured that if 1 had not felt certain
of him, I should not have recommended
him to you"
What shall we do for him:" said
Madame la Princesse.
We must give him some important
post"
Your highness forgets,, said
Madame de Tourville, rather spitefully,
that he is not of noble birth"
."Nor am t. SAID Lenet; (which does
not prevent NJ. lc Prince from having
some confidence in me. I admire and
respect nobility; but there are circum-
stances in which courage is worth more
than a coat Of arms Richou has re-
manned in Guienne to collect some
recruits. He would like the command
of some place, like Vayres, or the Isle
st. George, where he would be the
greatest use to Your highness''
But how can we obtain such a
thing for him? If We recommend any
one, it would be certain to render him
suspected"
W. INACAou. 4AulSCIi, suggested q
plan to me- said the vicomtesse. M.
d'Epernon,'' she continued, reddening.
lis, it seems, in love with a certain
lady"
ooh, yes, the beautiful Nanon: we
know that" said the princess, dis
painfully.
We'll, it seems that this woman has
the power to sell everything. Could we
not buy commission from her for
NJ. Richou?'
ct would be money well spent" said
Lenet.
Eyes, but our funds are low. as YOU
know"
Lenet turned snilngly toward Ma
dame de Cambes.
Now is the time said ne, 'ste prove
to their highnesses that you have for
gotten nothing"
What do you mean. Lenet:'
1t means, madam. that & am happy
enough to be able to offer you a small
sum of money. 1t is but a poor offer
ing, but it is ali I could oG7lect: 10000
frances SAID Madame &c ;Cambes,
blushing
Go be COntinuedA
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Translated from the Gazzetta Musicale OF milan'
Rubinstein has been in Paris since the repre-
sentation of his opera "Nero,' given IN Rouen
under bis direction.
Paderewski is at present in Naples. He VIII
give three concerts IN Paris later.
Emma Albani was success in Berlin. En-
peror William presented her with a diamond
bracelet
Josef Hoffman, who has been completing his
studies with Ruoinsiein. viii give series OF
Won Bulow's body VIII be sent from Cairo TO
Hamburg for burial.
Goldmark's queen of She6a" was sung in
Breslau.
Allessandro Costa, a young Italian composer
from Rome, obtained success in Berlin.
Sauer, the pianist, made successful tour of
Bulgaria.
Hans Richter directed the Philharmonic con-
certs in Vienna. Carnival Romain." by
BerllOZ, was apDlauded.
Anton Hekking, the celoist, appeared in the
PhllhaI ImOni ic concerts In Leipsic.
Porcelain flutes from Meissen, Saxony, are
the laIesI invention. 1t is claimed that the
tone produced Is rounder and fuller ana of
purer quality han that OF the wooden flutes.
BaZZnPs cOnceTtstuck for cello was played
by Hugo Becker IN Leipsic.
Joachim and Fanny Davis played Brahms
A minor sonata at The "POp' in London.
Puccinrs "ManOn Lescaut' obtained sue
cess In Hamburg.
Liszps symphony, "Dante." was given in
Berlin under the direction of Weingartner.
Sarasate is back in Paris winning the same
applause as of old.
DAlbert, Careno, Emil GotZe and Cesar
Thompson are among the sOloists TO give con-
certS In Vienna.
Teresa RaauiD," new opera by Ernesto
Coop, obtained a success III Naples.
Alice Barbi, the famous italian concert
singer, was married to Baron Wolff -StormerSee
In Mentonr. She has retired from the stage.
Edward Grieg will visit Cambridge TO receive
the title OF doctor OF music.
ALI OF the students OF the cello at the ROYAL
Academy OF London are ladies.
Paderewlski Emil Sauret, Sophie Menter and
Clementina de We're Will be the solosts at the
London Philharmonic concerts.
Teresa Malten created the soprano role OF a
new opera, "Marga," by George Pettrick in
Dresden.
Russian and Ludmilla." by Ghirka, has
reached It's three hundredth representation in
ST. Petersburg.
II Medici," by Leoncavallo, obtained a pro-
nounced success In Berlin. The composer was
called before the curtain many times.
The morning call., 1894-03-25
Drew's Stellar BriIIiancy.

correspondent of THE CALL, writing from
New York under date of March IL, says the
following OF one who, when managed by Angus.
tin DAILY, was pei OF the public: San Fran
cisco is the only big city that John Drew, the
comedian, has not visited In his stellar capa-
city. He was there, OF course often when he
was Augustin Days leading man, and amuse-
ment-loyers on the Pacific Coast are familiar
with his clever and inimii able methods But
he has never shown TO such advantage histrion.
iealiy as he does now. He is even more popu-
lar as a star than he was In the DAILY ranks, and
perfect fashionable furor has attended his
engagement here this season at Palmer's Thea
ter. His new play. "Tbe Butterflies which is
an American comedy whose story begins IN
Florida and finishes at LeDox. Mass. the SWELL
est OF swell resorts, is success OF extraor-
dinary proportions. The favor 1t has met with
Will carry II trinmphaDtly through the entire
present season. So firmly confident OF this Is
Manager Charles Fl Gilman that he has given
up the original plan of reviying "The Masked
success as a star.
In "The Butterflies" Mr. Dreg's work
The morning call., 1894-03-25
TIE Warde-James Company,

The last week of the eminenIly successful
engagement of Frederick Warde and Louis
James will begin at The Baldwin Theater to-
morrow night. The repertoire is a varied and
attractive one, which will give our iheater-
goers opportunities of seeing the fayorite TRACE
disns in a number of their most successful
characters. On Monday and Wednesday nights
Sbakespeare's "0thello" will be pic,uresquely
presented. Mr.. Warde's Iago is a carefully
conceived Characterization, the result Of
original reseaI ch and a study Of the famous
role. Othello is among Mr.. James most per-
feet impersonations; 1t is dignifed, forceful
and reveDgeful. Miss Edythe Chapman as Des-
demona plays with finish and feeling alto
geiher IN harmony with the character. Mr..
Herman will be Sc as Michael Cassie.
Henry Guy CarietOn's pOetIcal play. "The
Lions Mouth" will hold the stage on Tuesday
and Thursday nights. This piece was success
fully done here on MeSsrs. Warde and James
last visit. III is decidedly picturesque, with
moonlight, masking, dreamy music, and back
ground OF romantic love, political plot and
cOuDterplot and strong dramatic situations.
Mir. Wafde's role OF Rinaldo calls for a char
acter full of gittering and snowy effects, of
which he takes splendid advantage. Mr.. James
as the PSEUDO priest, Fra Angelo. gives the part
the Strength and ferceness IL calls for The
role Of Lenora, resembling In some respects
that OF Juliet in ShakespeaIe's grand love
tragedy, is finely rendered by Miss Chapman,
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hearsing during the past week and Is fully pre-
pared for its work, as we shall sre by the OPEN
ing performance. 1t is believed that when the
cur ain rises tonight the stage Will be revela-
lion OF unexpected beauty 10 those present.
Public interest has been manifested strongly In
favor OF this spectacle The demand for seats
has been and is extraordinarily large, ard
already the financial success of the under
taking Is assured.
This famous production will recall the "Black
Crook" times of 1866. Prior 10 the premier OF
Charles BaTras' spectacle there had never been
regular ballet OF any size In the United States.
The nearest approach to it was at the Varieties
Theater. on Gravier street, New Orleans Lola
Montez. Fanny Ellsler, Miles. HilarOt and
CeTlto, IaglsoDi the Monplaisirs and others had
nitted across the New York stage and the
stages OF the Southern cities, bul complete
ballet with Drima Hssoluia, secondi, balerini
ana hgurantes was unknown. The little the
public had seen OF women in tights was con.
nned TO Menken, Kate Fisher and Leo hudson,
who. lashed % supposed wild steed-"a Tar
tar OF the Ukraine bTeed"-made runs as
MaZrppa MP among the flies. The sensation
can be imagined when all az once the stage of
Niblo's Garden, New YORK, was filed with what
seemed TO be myrads OF women in short skirts,
In trunks and 10 hreeches. Ii was a beautiful
spectacle ana II appealed TO the senses as no
theatrical performance ever had before. The
morallst invelghed. the pulpits thundered. but
fame OF The Black Crook" spread over the
land and ii became one Of New YoIk's attrac-
tions. To-day there are family matinees given
and our children are allowed TO bite OF a fruit
which quarter OF century ago was forbid
den.
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d" Ship Alloy to Be Launched.

Ii. Grattan Donnelly's three-act nautical
farcical opera called ''ShIp Ahoy I" viii be re-
vlYed at the Tivon tomorrow night. New
scenery, elaborate costumes aud appropriate
accessories have been prepared. and the excel
lent cast which heretofore appeared 10 the prin-
clpal roles for foriy-two nights will all assume
their original creations. Ferris Hartman per
sonates the willy Colonel MaplesOn Mulberry;
Phil Branson The gallant commodore, Colum-
bus Cook; Thomas C. Leary he brave old salt.
Barnacle Duff; Fred Kavanagh the merry
property boy, Cbristy; Fannie Liddiard and
Carrie Roma the dashing prima donnas, and
Oracle Plaisted, who Will reappear after
brief vacation Of three weeks the ambitious
debutante. Lula Lula 1t was the Intention
10 present new musical setting 10 the opera
but so great has been the demand for many OF
the old favorte songs that they have been re-
taned. and augmented by many changes
in the weaker and less melodious numbers. On
Monday evening. April 2, the iftieth
performance Will be given. A special pho
tOgraphic souvenir will be distributed on this
occasion, and he performance VIII be attended
by Mr.. ID. Grattan Donnelly. author Of the
opera.
The artisans OF this theater have prepal ed
an elaborate electrical model of the United
States cruiser San Francisco. which Will be
shownIo the press on Thursday ana Friday OF
this week and 10 the general public after Sat
urday. During the run OF 'Ship AhOyl" the
The morning call., 1894-03-25

interior OF this historic theater. He has ex.
pended large sum OF money; but he did this
without hesitation, because he feels satisfied
the expenditure. guided as it was by the most
careful business methods, VIII prove profit.
able investment. There have been several
changes made In the auditorium, bur mostly in
detail. TIE dimensions OF the stage have not
been cnrtaled, nor has the seating capacity of
the auditorium been lessened. The white Not
tngham lace curtains on the mezza nine boxes
that made the rear of the family circle look like
q French laundry, have all been removed,
and every seat is now in clear view where one
can see his or her neighbOr without The inter-
Vention of cheap drapng
Changes made In the lighting system are also
great improvement. The enormous glass
gasalier that hung suspended from be ceiling,
and which was neither ornamental nor useful.
mas Deen removed, and In its place there Is
sun burner of liberal proportions, which will
give light to all that are in the house without
obstructing the point of signt OF the stage.
MoroscO had his own ideas of the old pris-
matte gasalier of the Grand. He always con-
sidered II the "hoodoO" of The theater, as the
boys say, and one OF the first acts of his lessee
ship was 10 get 1t out OF the way. He offered il
as gift 10 the directors OF The Midwnter Fair,
but they declined he proffer with thanks 1t
is white elephant they told MorOscO. "To
take II down and place it again would cost
$1,000" But down it had 10 come so Morosco
and one of his properiymen set 10 work and
removed II without much trouble and in a short
epdCc VI liui6 II was segregated ana now lis
prisms ornament smaller and more convenient
lights In every part of the interior. One can
not help lndorsng MorOscO's opinion of the
baleful influence this erstwhie tOy of Flood
and Mackay and Con 0Connor had on the
fortunes OF the old Grand Opera house, because
Ii was in some sort the menace of a tragedy.
Looking at its vast proportions the thought al.
ways came TO mind 81 wonder when It VIII
fall. and IL here be an audience present at the
time how many Will be killed" However, IT is
gone now and with IL has departed the haunt
Ing fear its presence always evoked.
Mir. Morosco's living apartments are also In
the theater He has fine rooms en suite 'front.'
The morning call., 1894-03-25

be is The only one who has had the rough disc-
pline IN the real school OF acting, being grad
uate OF the stock company in which be was
binatIon system invaded the theater. He was
not only well scbO0led, but was critically
trained. and be is now proving the virtue OF the
hard methods that fashioned actors IN former
years. His Tobias Pilkington is quaint char
acterlZation. but Is well sustained within the
prescribed bounds, and In artistic detail is an
exceptionally praisewOrtby performance. Mr..
Reed defines the humor of character with en-
tire sue cess, his own drolleTy assisting the fun
of the anthor without In any wise doing vio-
lence 10 the pfopriety of the comedy idea. 1t
The morning call., 1894-03-25
MRS. SMITHS ALIMONY.
The Cashiers Wife Has to Accept {
Reduction

The questions between Charles H. Smith, the
Southern Pacific employe, and his wife, Joseph.
lne, came up again before Judge Hebbard yes
terday on another motion to modify the order
granting TO Mrs. Smith a monthly allowance of
S140.
1t had been decided by Judge Hebbard that
Mrs. Smith sh ou Id have 500 a month 10 live
on. and should expend the other $40 a month
In maintaining her son. AlmoD at DIR. Brewers
school In San MateO. Yesterday, however de-
spite the protests Of Mrs. Smiths counsel the
Judge decided that as Mrs. Smith had formerly
supported herself and her son on 100 month
she could afford 10 live on $50 month alone
and pay the balance of $50 d month for her
SONS support. An order TO this effect was
made
The morning call., 1894-03-25
CONCERT AND OPERA NIGHT.
Under Auspices of Press Club Next
Thursday Evening.

Next Thursday evening, March 90, the
Vienna Prater VIII be the scene OF an enter
tainment which promises TO afford The public
an evening OF unalloyed enjoyment. 1t will be
devoted to selections from the most popular
operas by the famous orchestra and In addi-
tl0D to this one OF the best vocalsts in San
Francisco is on the programme.
The affair Will be under the auspices OF the
Press Club and it Is expected to utilize the pro-
ceeds 10 give the visiting newspaper men and
others grand blowout" on the fair grOu uds
on the evening of press day.
Arrangements have been made with the Off
cials OF the fair whereby all holders OF tickets
to the concert Will be admitted free to the
grounds, but in order TO secure this privilege it
Will be necessary 10 purchase tickets at Sber-
man q Clays, as they will not be sold al the
gates. The general admission has been placed
at 90 cents, so that ticket-holder practically
only pays TO get into the grounds, and is out
nothing for the concert. Following is the pro-
gramme:
The Flying Dutchman, overture ....... Orchestra
Stelia OoHndenta soprano solo. olo....-.............
.:..............M Miss Maggie Cole nan
I ArIou. IAntasis. Orchestra
Mia Sposa Sara la Mia Bsndera, tenor solo,.
Willis E Bac heller
The Better Land, contralto solo. ...............
Der Tron1sfsr Won sact.inasn Anna sekrk
Gott, es waer zu schoen gewesen. FiuegeI-
Perfumes Of the Desert. soprano solo...........
S, Ss aIiSria huSueans .orehestra
Seiections California Quartet
Lonengrln, introduction Orchestra
Tick cts. admitting belTer both to Fair
extra; boxes Q2 seats, $50.
Ilckets must be purchased at Sherman &
Clay's before going 10 the grounds in order to
secure free admission TO the fair.
The morning call., 1894-03-25

An event in our local theatrical annals will be
the permanent reopening of the Grand Opera
house on Mission street, near Third, tomorrow
evening. March 26. Walter Mor0ScO is the sole
proprietor and lessee and lie announces that
this place of amusement viii be known In
the future as "Morosco's Grand Opera a-house," ."
the family theater par excellence OF San Fran
cisco. where visitors may be comfortable and
feel at home. and where The character OF the
amusement offered, while entertaining and up
10 date, Will be high class in tone aud may al
ways be witnessed by the most sensitive with
perfect satisfaction.
Morosco has done vast amount Of work in
reftting and renewing the vast and handsome
The morning call., 1894-03-25

have George w. Monroe in "My Aunt Bridget"
tomorrow and Tuesday nights.
Next Wednesday night the Vienna Prater
orchestra Will give its second concert 10 Oak
land theater-goers. This occasion will be a
Wagner ana popular concert night, when the
theater will no doubt be as crowded as it was
last Monday, when the orchestra gave its first
concert.
Next Thursday and Friday nights nj. B.
Leavitps spectacular production, "Spider and
Fly" will be presented
Then comes the Warde and James engage
m ent, which begins on April 2, for one week.
The entire repertory OF tins grand organization
viii be presented In splendid manner. The
scale OF prices has been so arranged that
choice reserved seats on the lower floor can be
secured for 81 and in the balcony for 80 and
10 cents. The sale of seats and boxes begins
next Thursday morning at o'clock, and a
heavy rush Will be made for seats. The OAK
land Elks Will attend the performance of
Julius Caesar" There Will Do about 800 Of
them.
The morning call., 1894-03-25
To Open the Season.

MIR. Alfred Wilkie will give his first ballad
concert Tor the season on Wednesday next
March 2S, at Maple Hall, Palace Hotel. Among
other selections Is that famous old slee by Sir
Henry r. Bishop from ''Guy Mannering," "The
Chough and Crow 10 Roost Are Gone" by Mrs
Schultz. Mrs. Dickman, Messrs. Wilkie and
Richard, and also the Beethoven cavatina,
Adelaide" by Mrs. Wilkie. At this concert
Mr.. Maurice Leon Driver, dean OF the Con-
servatory of Music, University Of the Pacific,
Will make his first appearance in FIR. LisZrs
piano solo, "Paganini Etude." Miss Char
programme Is rich in ensemble music Besides
The morning call., 1894-03-25
MIR. GottIob's Successor.

The Portland Oregonian winds up parting
notice OF Mr.. S. III. FriedlaDder. late OF the
Marquam Grand Opera-house in that city, and
who succeeds Mr.. j. j. Gottiob as local man.
ager OF the New California April l. in the fol-
lowing complimentary way: "Some compensa-
tion for Portands loss may b. found in the
reflection that MIR. Friedlander will be pecuni-
ariy and professionally benefit ed by his change
OF location. The California is unquestiona bly,
The leading theater of the Pacific Coast. The
selection Of Mr.. Friedlander 10 take charge OF
II is very fiattering tribute TO his managerial