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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

The other sister married James NJ. Field
and played leading parts. She was good,
painstaking and INTELLIGENT actress, and
to-day would have been more appre-
ciated. In light comedy Field was alto
gether the foremost man of his time,
being remarkably intellectual, vivacious
and ready to catch the salient points of
his roles.
One of the most brilliant things l ever
saw done was his skit on DR.. Lardner,
who had run away from England with
Mrs. Heavyside and was going about this
country delivering humbugging lectures
on science. Another stroke of genius was
his arrangement of series OF tabeaus at
the fremont Theater representing differ
ent characters in Dickens novels, for the
entertainment of the author, who was
paying his first visit to America. Field
however, was too brainy and refined for
the multitude, which was attracted by
Forrest, Kirby and the like.
The family finally went to New Orleans
where Field won a National reputation as
a sparkling writer in the Picayune over
the signature of 'Straws." Afterward he
and his wife returned to Boston for one or
two seasons, and then lost sight of them.
| suppose they shared the fate of strug-
Cling ability, when the stage was not so
popular as it is now. Kate Fields genius
was no accident, it was an inheritance
from her parents. PARSONS SHAW.
National City, Cal.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
VETOED CONTRACTS.
Acting Mayor Taylor Thinks They
Should Have Been Awarded to
the Highest Bidder.

Acting Mayor Taylor vetoed three con-
tracts.let by the Board of Supervisors to
Mau, Sadler & Co., Webster Jones and s..
Foster & Co. yesterday on the ground that
they were illegal. The contracts were for
supplies for public institutions and the
Pacific Marine Supply Company was the
lowest bidder in each instance. Com
plant was made to the board that on pre-
vious occasions the supply company had
failed to furnish sugar of the grade speci-
fed and on this ground the tender was
rejected and the second highest accepted.
In his veto message Acting Mayor Tay-
lor says that the law plainly states that
in case the lowest bid is not accepted,
through the Impotence of the bidder
or other reason, the boa I'd must advertise
for new bids. He further states that in
this case the Incompetence of the
supply company can hardly be urged
in the face of the fact that it's bid on
eleven other articles were accepted,
and recommends that the company be
given the contract
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

Field, and the discovery of her parentage
awaken host of "reminiscences. Some
time in the thirties there lived In Boston
two sisters named Riddle who married
actors. Everybody in the forties knew
their brother, "Dick'' Riddle. l think it
was the eldest sister who married Harry
Smith, an English gentleman by birth,
whose real name was Seton. For many
wears he was the leading man at the Ire
mont Theater and was afterward stage
manager and leading old man at the Bos-
ton Museum, where his portrait can now
be seen.
Mrs. Smith took to comedy and farce,
and in all my experience of the stage she
had no superior in her own line, being re-
fined, cultivated, sprightly and correct.
Both she and her husband we'd more than
half century too soon, ut they did great
service in making the American stage.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
Had Forgotten Him

F. N. Crouch, who wrote kathleen Ma
vourneen," died some time ago at the age
OF 88. A few weeks before his death, so
runs the story, he was walking down State
street, Chicago, when young man ap-
preached him with outstretched hand.
"How are your" asked the stranger.
Pretty well, was the reply.
Don't you know me, Mr.. Crouch2"
mo, do not; but if you are in the con-
fidence line of business you had better
track it, for haven't red cent in all my
pockets
That's a splendid wheeze you are I'M
furling," was the reply. "Why, I'm one of
your sons; Pm Fred, the thirteenth child
and fourth son.
"Where were you born?"
SIN Baltimore, 1866"
chats right" was the answer of Mr..
Crouch. ''I thought I'd seen you before
You see, / was going to New York, but l
guess I'll stay among the pigs for few
days. and then we will have some talks of
bygones together"
Mr.. Crouch remained in Chicago week.
and he and the thirteenth child became
quite intimate.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
Growers Alcazar.

"The Little Detective" of which notices
will be found in another column, will run
for six more days at Growers Alcazar.
On Saturday next Edmund Golfers en-
gagement commences, when the three
stars, Edmund Collier, Amy Lee and
Frank Doane, will appear in the melo.
drama, The Cross Roads of Life" which
will be carefully produced with regard to
scenery, cast and details. Popular prices
continue to prevail at this theater.
There will be matinees on Wednesday,
Saturday and Sunday.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
TivoIi Opera-House.

The romantic opera, Lorraine" will
continue TO be sung all this week. The
company has been greatly strengthened
by the engagement of Miss Marie Millard
the new soprano, and the re-engagement
for short season of the popular soubrette
Louise Royce.
On Monday evening. June %, the scenic
spectacle, "a Trip to the Moon" will be
presented with good many scenic effects
and ballet and many novelties in song,
dance and humor. After this the short
season of grand opera will be given.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

Joseph Jeffer son has received unique
gift, left for him by Henry Irving. 1t is
the walking-stick used in the first per-
Torrance of ''The School for Scandal" at
the Drury Lane, May 8, 1777, by Thomas
King, the original Sir Peter Teazle. The
stick is handsomely mounted and bears
an inscrip ton by Mr.. Irving.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
Damages for Her Husbands Death.

Margaret Smith yesterday sued Jeremiah
Nunan for $4,000 damages Philip Smith,
husband OF the plaintiff. was killed ON April
16 last by the falling of brick wall on the
property of the defendant. Mrs. Smith claims
it was the iault of jeremiah Nunan and asks
$4,000 recompense for the loss of her spouse.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
AZ the Ornheurn.

The chief attraction at the Orpheum this
week will consist of the MARIO Durham fam
lily who are said to have added greatly TO the
difficulty and interest of their feats since
they were here two years ago. When here
before the Marlo-Dunhams did all their
acrobatic work on the stage. They now
do the same difficult work in.midair, VIC K
ing on horizontal bars arranged over tie
audience. 1t is their boast that these feats
are not attempted by any other acrobats
in the country off the stage.
The Mario Durham family consists OF
six people, all trained acrobats. Lawrence
and Harrington are announced as the
original Bowery boy and girl, end they
will give THE Bowery Spielers, a comedy
sketch which made hit at Tony Pastors.
Another feature of their work will be the
''Walla Walla Hall' dance.
The vitascope will be REINFORCED with a
new series of moving pictures, and Papinta
promises to have more brilliant colors than
ever thrown on her dances.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
Baldwin Theater.

Tomorrow night Nat Goodwin will COM
mence the second and last week of his
engagement with Henry Guy Cartoons
comedy, ga Gilded Fool, F." which was pre-
sented during his last visit here. The
play was written to suit his peculiar
talents, and as Chauncey Short, the
''gilded fool" who saves his sweetheart
father from bankruptcy in spite of the
crime of treacherous partner, Goodwin
does some of his best work. He not only
gives his audience plenty of material for
laughter, but in certain scenes displays a
pathos bordering on tears.
John Drew comes to the Baldwin for a
weeks engagement on Monday, June %.
He will present his latest success, 1.-The
Squire of Danes" an adaptation by R.
q. Carton from the French, which recent
ly ran for seven consecutive weeks IN New
York. John Drew's company includes,
among others: Maud Adams, Annie
Irish, Gladys Wallis, Ethel Barrymore,
Annie Adams, Virginia Buchanan, Arthur
Byron, Harry HARDWOOD, Louis Baker,
Leslie Allen, Herbert Aging, Frank
Lamb and Graham Henderson
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

4 The Paris Eclair's beauty contest for act
resses has resulted in the choice of the
dancer, Mile. Cleo de Merode, as the hand
soonest woman on the French stage. She
received 3076 votes, Sibyl Sanderson 2295,
Mile. Wanda de Boncza 1884.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

actress upon her landing in England on
Nav 26. Benjamin Terry, father of the
famous Terry children. was himself an
actor, and was II years of age.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

Herbert Kelley goes direct to England
after his stay with the stock company at
the California.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

Bohemia" and ''The Benefit of the
Doubt" will be two of the prominent pro-
auctions to be given here by the Empire
Theater Company in July.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
Macdononeh Theater.

'Miss Jerry" will be presented at the
Macdonough Theater, Oakland, tomorrow
and Tuesday evenings.
Nat Goodwin is booked for June % and
%, opening with "In Mizzoura.'
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

John Hare has been saying pretty things
of US in his London interviews. He is
coming back next year, but that is another
story.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

Chauncey Olcott will give the first pro-
duction of his new play during his coming
engagement in this City at the California
Theater.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

Johann Strauss latest opera, "Wald-
meister," has made a great hit IN New
York.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

Sibyl Sanderson, now at Lake Como,
will sing in Paris in the early autumn be.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

Sir Henry Irving cabled to the Mayor OF
st. Louis: "Have mailed you $1,000. Deep
est sympathy in your calamity.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
Dralnatic Breyities.

Nat Goodwin will produce ''Treadway of
Yale" on his return to this City.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14
INHERITED HER TALENT.

Kate Field Came of a Clever Theatrical
Stock.
The death of that brilliant woman, Kate
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

John Drew's new production for next
season will be "a Man in Love-"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

Ellen Terry's father died while Miss
Terry was on the ocean en- route Tor nome.
The sad news was commune ated to the
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

fore appearing in st. Petersburg before
the imperial family.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

1t seems that the present manager has
"got to 60 unless he reforms his ways. If
the journalists. who know so much more
about his business than he does himself,
could run the theaters for a time we might
see some startling changes The reform
ers do not propose to do this, however; all
they demand is to see American theaters
under the direction of actor-managers of
the Henry Irving, Beerbohm Tree and
Forbes Robertson kind-men who under
stand acting as an art and do not regard 1t
merely as a trade. TIE trouble is that
actor-managers cannot be summoned from
the vastly deep at moment notice, and so
far this country has been slow in produc-
ing men who excel in both capacities.
Mansfield has shown pretty conclusively
that great actor, with the best inten-
tions, may make a poor manager. How
ever, while the East is clamoring for the
actor.manager who does not come, San
Francisco will this week have two of them
in the field. On his opening night, a
couple of weeks ago, Frawiey said that he
intended 10 90 on improving his troupe
till he could send San Francisco compa-
MES 10 New York. Stockwell would no
doubt like to do the same thing, so by Civ
in. the glad hand to both companies we
may yet solve the dramatic crisis and save
the American stage from going down be-
fore either the bicycle or the music hall.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

"Who employs the bad actors? The
manager. Who produces the unworthy
plays which the public would not pay
money to see? The manager. Who has
overcrowded the theater with amateursP
The manager. Who has put unskilled
players in the center of the stage and kept
clever actors in the wings? The manager.
Who has attempted to foist his favorites
on the audience and given unsuitable roles
to performers whose merits we approveP
The manager. Who. has persisted in fore
ing on US authors that we condemn The
manager. Who governs, directs. decides
upon the productions and shapes the policy
of the theater? The manager. Who but
a theatrical manager would blame every
body, except himself, for the mistakes he
, has committed 2"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

Since the failure of Abbey, Schoeffel &
Grau and the publication of the loss at
which many NewYork theaters ran last sea-
son the Eastern papers have made sc ries
of startling discoveries, which throw new
light on the American stage. In the first
place they profess to have found out that
the managers know nothing about their
own business-they are coarse, sordid reo-
pie, with souls more adapted to selling
hogs than to directing the destinies Of
dramatic art; there is not one OF them
who knows good play when he sees it, or
who can distinguish rising Bernhard
from a bucoIic transformer. On the
shelves of New York managers, if we are
to believe the journalistic statements,
plays which would startle and delight the
world lie dusty and neglected, while the
managers vie with one another to secure
weak, cheap trashy productions, which
the public won't accept at any price. One
New York critic, after carefully bordering
over why so many theaters have been
doing poor business, has written cate
chism for managers.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-06-14

The great Frawley- stockwell tourna-
ment opens tomorrow. Theater-goers
have Jumped at the conclusion that there
will be tournament and are watching tor
the fray with deep interest, some OF them
ready to stake money that Daniel Fraw-
Iey's admirers will stand shoulder 10
shoulder and resist the allurements of the
California Theater, while others consider
that stockwell trumped his partners
tricks when he made all mis- prices lower
than those of the Columbia. Wilton
Lackaye, however, Is sure to prove draw
ing card for Frawiey, though there is no
knowing what new sensations Stockwell
may yet be holding in reserve. In this
theater-going town the field ought to be
wide enough for both companies, but if
one theater has to triumph at the others
expense it would take a prophet or the
son of a prophet to say beforehand which
is to be the winner.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31
ORDWAY News.

dance Thursday night, Jan. Z.
Good music will be furnished by
Prof. Edgar.
N. G. and Linus Brown drove
over to Rocky Ford last Saturday.
AL Houston was in from the
Horse Greek country last Monday.
A. F. and L. Enyart loaded two
cars of cattle here last Saturday
for Nebraska parties.
Clarence Laverty and VIM. Clark
started for Fort Collins Christmas
morning by the overland route.
&c. Graham, secretary of the
c. l.. & w. Co. went to Pueblo
Christmas morning returning SUM-
day evening.
G. E. Vogan went to La Junta
last Friday on business.
The dance at Farra's hall last
Friday evening was well attended
over sixty numbers being sold.
Miss Maggie Means returned
from Florence last Friday evening
where she had been visiting her
parents.
Mr.. Lee, cattle inspector from
Las Animas, was in town during
the cattle shipments.
Water being in the canal the
farmers are now making good use
of it and are getting their fields in
good shape for the spring crops.
Mrs. d. X. Waugh left on the
Monday evening train for her old
home in Illinois to visit for a
month among relatives and friends.
P. c. Dunlap went out in the
country the first of the week to
plaster Chris Munson's residence.
Sam Andrews was down from
Olney last Saturday.
/. B. Kutch and J. s. Van
Duyne drove over to La Junta last
Saturday. returning Sunday.
G. s. Hill shipped two car loads
of wheat to Denver the first of the
week.
On Monday the Thurlow Live
Stock Go. brought in 200 head o'
cattle to be turned in the field.
belonging to the G. l.. g. w. Co.
Frank Hodge came down from
Colorado Springs Sunday evening
for a weeks hunting.
Chas b. Rags dale Of Cripple
Greek, after short stay in Denver,
left few days since for Chicago
for two weeks business visit.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31
Call and see me.

Last Saturday G. S. Hill
shipped four cars of oats to Pue.
bio markets.
f. A. Hodge and wife went tc
Greeley to spend Christmas.
The Columbia Cattle Co. shipped
two train loads of cattle from here
on the 9th to Kansas City.
NJ. Van Duyne of Bush creek
was in town last Saturday.
Gus Erickson left Saturday ev-
ening for n mouths visit in Ne.
braska and Dakota.
Chas. A. Reynolds of La Junta
was in town the first of the week.
J. b. Hutch and wife took the
Monday morning train for Colo
RADIO Springs for weeks visit
with friends and relatives.
Last Saturday Walter Wright
and Ed Houston brought over 400
head of cattle belonging to Mr..
Bingham of Rocky Ford and
turned them into G. S. Hills pas
lures.
Do not forget tho Woodmen
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31
An Epidemic of Marriage.

Married, by Rev. W. L. Collett. ut the
M. u. Parsonage, La Juntn, Saturday,
Dec. 26. Mr.. Mart benson Of Rocky Ford
to Miss Mary Elizabeth Nancollis Of Hoi-
brook. The young couple have many
friends to wish them long life and much
happiness.
Married, at the NJ. L. parsonage. La
Dec. 81, VIM. L. Atkinson OF Rocky Ford
to Miss Julia Gleasman of Holbrook.
The happy couple will make their home
for the present at the Rockford House.
Many friends extend hearty congratuln-
tions.
Married, by Judge Parker at La Junta,
Monday. Dec. %, MIR. Hugh Hardeety of
Ordway TO Mrs. Ada Evans, Of Rocky
Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31
Santa Fe Route-CalifornIn Limited

Santa Fc Route California Limited
Leaves Chicago. 600 pm. Wednesdays
and Saturdays. Kansas City so a. m.
and Denver 5.30 p. m. Thursdays aud
hours and San Diego in 76 hours from
Chicago, connecting for San Francisco
via Mojave, returns Mondays and Thurs
days.
Eauipment OF superb vestibuled Pull.
man Palace Sleepers. buffet smoking car,
and dining car, most luxurious service
via any line.
Another express train carrying palace
and tourists sleepers, leave Chicago and
Kansas City daily FOR California. In
quire OF Local Agent or q. Il. Nicholson
A. II. & s. L. Ry. Chicago.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31
"A big show in town for II
/, IT 49, Will H.l r

"A big show in town for 10
cents. Hnmlin's Wizard Oil Con-
cert Company are giving a fine ell
,n, .a.nucnt at the Opera Houre
this week. They have fine male
quartet and good company of
speciality artists. II you enjoy a
good show you should go and hear
them. They give matinee Sat
urday afternoon. The admission
will only be 10 cents and every
child will receive silver present.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31

ALI kinds of Buggies, Spring
Wagon, light and heavy Harness
and several good teams for sale
or will trade for Cattle or Hogs, or
any kind of Feed. Enquire of
VIM. S. Swink, at Frank Clark's
blacksmith shop.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31
Plenty of Brick.

Plenty of Brick.
1t is reported that building OPP
erations in Rocky Ford must soon
cease for lack of material. This
is incorrect, rs am prepared to
make contracts for work requiring
10000 brick. Bring on your
work and I will do it promptly and
at reasonable prices.
+. CHEEK.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31
Now is the Time to Buy
Rocky Ford Lots,

The steady growth of Rocky
Ford cannot but make town lots
advance in price at an early day.
Now is the time to buy. Gibson
& Fenlason are giving much at
tention to this line of their bust
ness and have gathered for the
benefit of prospective purchasers
a large amount of information rel
alive to ownership, value, etc.
Don't buy a town lot until you
see or write.
Soft GIBSON g. FENLAsoN.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31

Don't shoot Chinese pheasants
which Messrs. Swink and Hagen
have turned loose to stock the val
ley with this fine game bird.
Give them year to increase
This notice is given to promote
your enjoyment of hunting in fu-
ture years.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31

"A House with five rooms and
two lots, with stable. south of the
mill, for sale. Inquire of NJ. Z.
Tuttle.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31

The large amounts of goods
daily distributed by Cheney's de-
livery wagon shows the popularity
of their goods ard manner of
doing business. If not now GUS
toner give Cheney's trial.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31
Notice.

The annual meeting of the
Rocky Ford Ditch Co. will be
held on Monday, jan. 11th, 1897,
at the company's Office, Rocky
Ford at 10 m.
.3l.32 L. BINGHAM, Pres.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31

MONEY to loan on good real
estate security on reasonable
terms. Call on or address g. q.
Ament & Co., Rocky Ford, Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31

ENTERPRISE oRDwAY AGENCY.
W. F. Tarbox will represent the Enterprise
in Ordway. News items left with him will be
published In tho Ordway column and he is
authorized to receive money on subscription
and forward orders for Job Printing.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31
b" BANQUET

It Behooves us to BesPeak Tor a
"B' Banquet for Benefit Of Bap..
tist Building. Benign Bellies and
Beaux, Brides and Bridegrooms,
Bachelors and Benedicts, will Be
Benefited BY Breaking Bread
Thursday evening, Dec. 81, at $50
o'clock, at I. ID. Hale's Rosedale.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31

Lost, Masonic watch charm.
Finder please return to Enterprise
officn.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31

Furnished rooms for rent
Enquire at Enterprise office.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31

Just received by w. L. Fen
ton Il Coz large assortment OF
Secondhand School Books. They
are very cheap.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31
SAVING MONEY il

SAVING MONEY in buy
ing Groceries is the desire of
everybody. This can best be ac-
complished by making all pur-
chases at Cheney's Grocery =
Good goods and low prices are the
invariable rule at Cheney's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31

oh! Such beautiful Wal
Paper at Fenton & Co.'S. Il
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31

-Fenton & Co.. sell Hammer
Paint warranted tho best. II
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31
For Sale.

For Sale.
About 200 head of Stock Hogs
including some very fine sows and
boar. +. A. HODGE,
Ordway, Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31

DIR. w. L. Fenton Il Go. have
full line Of the Celebrated Ham
mar Paints, warranted to be the
very best in the market. You
should buy no other.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31

Good Work HORSE to ex.
change for Hay or Corn. Call on
w. @. Steele, Rocky Ford.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31
w. F. TARBOx
Ordway
Cash Store.
A LARGE VARIETY OF

LARGE VARIETY OF
M. M.LR OH ANDISE
For Sale at lowest
prices for cash
Call and see me,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31

Special Sale
on Trimmed Hats for the next
twenty days at
Mrs. Rodeck's
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1896-12-31

-Fenton & Co sell Buggy Paint
The cheapest and the best. Il