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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-19

that he might have had was nopeiessi7
dilnmcd by tho brilliancy Of his brothers..
II. ii. Sothorn, at the present time one
OF tho most successful OF tho younger stars
OF the American stage, is q worthy son of
u distinguished sire. Young Sothern did
not jump into % comfortable, ready made
stellar berth eithor. His present position
is due to tho persistence with which he
cultivated tho inherited talent under cir
cumstancos which were frequently the re-
verso OF encouraging. True, it is exceed
ingly probable and almost certain that If
no had not boon tho son of the great Lord
~lundreary no would never lave been
given the opportunity to show what he
could or could not do. Still the chance
came, and the ability, which was his by
inheritance camo to his rescue and landed
him In tho position Of q successful star.
h. II. Sothern has q brother who is an
actor in his company. His name is Sam
uol, but that makes very little difference,
inasmuch as nothing that Samuel Is likely
to do in q histrionio way will place the
Hudson river In serious danger of immi-
nent confagration. Still he is by no
means % bad actor, and in some roles has
done really oroditablo work.
John brow Is another successful Ameri-
can star who comes naturally by his great
ability. His father was John Drew, an
actor of no mean attainments, and his
mother is universally acknowledged to be
without u peer in the English speaking
world In old comedy characters on the
general lines of Mrs. Malaprop in 1.-THE
Rivals" John, tho younger, might al
most DO said to have been born on tho stage.
He certainly was born TO it. His work In
tho leading roles of tho plays produced by
Augustin Days company won for him
the most enthusiastic commondation of
the critics OF London, an achievement the
magnitude of which can only be appreci-
ated fully by those persons who nave made
theatrical ventures on tho other side with
American stars. who In almost every case
have been pronounced failures, despite the
fact that they were favorites in this coun.
try. John Drew's brother. Sidney, albeit
II most eccentric individual, whose ogotism
partakos of tho monumental, is neverthe-
less an excellent actor. He Is far superior
to his brother in two or three styles of
Characterization and i~mmeasurably his
inferior in two or three hundred. The
sister, Georgia Drew, who married Maurice
barrymore, had III superior on tho Amer
ican stage in light legitimate comedy and
high grade farce. Her untimely death
was q distinct loss to the theatrical world,
which contains too few women of her
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-19
ALL r OF SPORTS.

Walter Poet, who coached tho Columbia
college crew to victory last season, will
not undertake tho training Of tho crow OF
1896.
Horny Gallo has been elected captain of
tho University of Chicago football team
for 1896. He has played on tho team since
1892.
Denver Ed Smith says he will go to
South Africa and arrange n finish light
with Joe Goddard, tho Australian heavy
weight.
Bright Eyes, tho young Dallas fighter,
whose fame is confined within tho border
lines of Texas, has won 90 contests and
has never trained in his life.
Tommy Ryan is. now after champion
ship honors. Ho desires to fight any mid
dlowcight in the world, bur Fitzsimmons.
Ryan will fight ut 154 pounds.
a numbo Of chainloss wheels arc being
shown In Paris this winter, but only ono
OK them Is reported MS showing evidence
OF practical value. This is a bevcl gear ar
rangenlent.
Harold Hngen, tho celebrated Norwegian
hicr, is coming to this country to try to
arrange q match with John S. johnson or
Zoo Donoghuc, should thoy care to turn
professionals.
Jnap Eden, tho Dutch champion cyclist,
has announced his intention of turning
professional. Eden, like Johnson, is skat-
or ms well as u bicycle rider and a cham
pion Mt both games.
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CHILDREN OF PLAYERS
Many Of Them Inherit the Tai
ent of Their Parents.
SOME OF TIE SHINING EXAMPLES.

e. III. SOthern, John Drew, Alexander gnl-
VIM, tho Holland Brothers and Several
Othor Successful Stars and Leading Ao-
tors Como of Theatrical Stock.
1t has often been noted that tho chill
dron of great mon seldom compare favor
ably with their progenitors in point of
ability. This may DO and doubtless is in
great measure due to tho fact that tho
original standard set Is SO high TINT 1t is
impossible for any one short of q wonder
to gauge up to it satisfactorily. At any
rate, 1t docs appear to be true that states
mon, inventors, generals and professional
mon generally seldom leave children who
arc above mediocrity. Rather they arc
frequently fur below 1t. This, however,
cannot be truthfully said of tho children
of actors. Outside Of tho fact that most
OF tho well known and most prominent
stars of the present time are Of theatrical
stock, many of them are only the natural
successors of parents whose excellent work
nus been commended by tho generation
now noaring tho serc-and- yellow leaf
period. Tho instances might DO multiplied
almost indefinitely, but u fow only are
necessary to demonstrate tho correctness
of tho proposition.
To begin Mt the top, Junius Brutus
Booth, who was by many regarded rs the
very best of tho robust American tragodi-
ans, was the father of Edwin Booth, than
whom no greutor actor ever lived any
where, and John Wilkes Booth, tho as
sassin of President Lincoln, who, it is
generally asserted, really believed that ho
was superior MS an artist to his wonderful
brother. Then, too, there was Junius
Brutus, Jr.. who thought no was nh actor,
and probably would havo boon tolcrablo at
least had it not boon that any little lustor
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THE ROANOKE TIMES, SUNDAY JANUARY 10, 1896,

wonderful attoinmcnts. She left u daugh-
ter, Ethel, who is now an actress and Is
said to givo promise of ultimate though
slow Developments; but, to DO perfectly
frank, it Is yet too carly to shy whether or
not her double inheritance Of histrionio
ability will give hor the prominence which
1t is not unnatural to expect.
What u theatrical family those Drows
arc to be surel Sidney married n daugh-
tor of kittso Blanchard mt MUKeo Rank
in. She has been q member of his COM
pany, as has also hor sister. Neither of
thcm Is remarkably clever, though both
are quito competent in not overexacting
roles.
Ellie Ellslcr is the daughter of old John
Ellsler, onco tho theatrical idol of Cincin-
natl, and for some time u partner of Joo
Jofferson. In fact, one Of Jefferson's
greatest carly managerial successes was
made while in copartnership with Ellslor
In Charleston, S. c., In bringing to that
city sweet Julia Dean, who afterward mar
ried MIR. Hayne, one of tho family which
hos helped to make the Palmetto state
famous in history. Efle went ON tho stage
ut an early age, but 1t was not until sho
had played the title role in "Hazel Kirke''
during the phenomenal run of that piece
In New York city that sho attained any
ehAhS Aiho uthtiOuhl C6leDrlGy. I0lS IL was
which, in my opinion, led to her undoing,
so TO speak. Sho soon after went a-star-
ring, and met with sufficient success to
continue indefinitely. Tho clean cut
methods, naturalness and spontanoity
which had mado her charming were in q
measure lost, and she has never since boon
the Same Etfie Ellslor. Had it not been
for hor great hit in "Hazel Kirko," I
firmly bolieve-and 1 am not alone. in this
opiDion-that she would today have boon
one of the most popular female stars in
America, and 1t would not have been nco-
essary for her to travel all over the country
each Season either.
E. l.. Davenport was u great actor in
nearly every sense. He loft behind him q
son and namesake who is likely to be n
credit to his progenitor. It is not likely
that no will ovCr reach tho heights Of
famo attained by his distinguished father,
Tor tho conditions of tho present day in
the theatrical world nro such as to ronder
that VOL nigh impossible, but no is certain
to DO hoard from prominently. His work
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female roles in John Drow's productions,
is tho daughter of an actress, aud it is to
that fact, moro than to any othor, perhaps,
that she owcs her present commanding
position on the American stage. 1t is cur
rontly rumorcd that Miss Adams will DO
a star next season, and If sho should DO it
IS practically certain that she will be a
successful one from tho start.
The threc Holland brothers-Joscph, E.
III. ana Georgc-como OF theatrical stock,
md it would be difficult to FIND u stronger
histrionio fratcrnal trio. George has taken
to management, but his brothors aro still
on tho other side Of the footlights" as
stars.
Alexander Salvini is the son of Tomasso
Salvini, tho greatest Othello md Gladiator
tho world has ever secn; Coquclin comes
naturally by his great ability, ms also do
Mrs. Kendall, Julia Nelson, Ellaline Ter
ris, the younger Grossmith, Fritz Will
llams, Fred Terry, George c.. Boniface, Jr.,
Joseph Whoelook, Jr., and scores of othors
who are today delighting the theater goers
or tho world. OCTAvUs COHEN.
New York.
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FOR QUICK SALES.

Brick reeidcncc in center OF town, S rooms;price
S2.WOO; x4o0 cash, balance SIG per month.
Elegant Sroom houee in 81 cd location, sill con.
venicnccs, bath, hot and cold water, gas, stable
and serLante, house lot 5oxlsO feet. Price SS,SoO;
SSOn cash, balance $40 per month.
Nice Groom house, In good condition. conve.
$40 per month.
son street. Price $3.50; $500 cash, balance
Nice 7.room house with bath, hot aud cold
water, on corner lot In southwest part OF the
town. Price 1880. Terms to cult.
Groom house on East Campbell etrect near the
month. PEI
near the West End round house, Price $500.
frCottagc, s rooms, on Rorcr avenue. Price 5000.
Terms to euit.
Special bargain in an elegant Broom re.ldence
on Rlm avenue g w.
room house Patton avenue n. O., $500 each.
we heve lots for eale on Jen .reon street, I'm
soutn Roanoko, In the Lewis addition and in tho
West End ut very low figures.
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WHAT BECOMES OF OLD wHEELsa
'oncc Truo and stancl, Friends Now Conc
to I'ieccs.

lonce Truc and Stancl, Friends Now Conc
j TO Pieces.
A Lave .you ever wondered what has
y Dcconie Ct the thousands Of old solid
tire wheels that wcro III such universal
uso before pneunntics revolutionized
things? a reporter put tho question toa
dealer the ether day.
y "A few were converted into pneu-
l''natics and cushions and arc still on the
Streets" ho said, "aud some were taken
g9Dy tho dealers as part payment Oh new
Nmnchines, and arc still slowed away in
their shops, there being no sale for solid
tires. The secondhand dealers and re-
" palrers bought Il great many of them up,
dlssccted them, SO to speak, and arc NOW
4 utilizing the parts i'll repair work. The
balls, hubs, epokcs, axles, bolts and nuts
are all useful, and at tho last tho old
Eframcs and rims can be broken up and
4 sold rs scrap iron.
Some have gone to the country, and
A4Josh Hayseed may be seen complaccntly
/ pedallrg down to the mill for a bag Of
corn. Machlnists use them for making
q models, occasionally a pushcart will be
ssvseen mounted on two rusty old wheels,
and even the boys on the street take the
n small wheels for the making of express
wagons. And the balance, I suppose,
you'll find slowed away i'll the cellars
and wood sheds Of their possessors. Once
ltruo and stanch friends. they are now Of
no use in tho world. Alb .,doned to cob
webs and ashes, with no company but
;Srats and mice, they dream away their
few remaining days. Once again they
Il stand in full suit Of glittering nickel,
admired, caressed and praised by MI be-
holders. Again they are on the road,
4 clearing their masters i'll safety down
long rough hills and through sand and
mud. Once again they SEQ the smooth,
k'hard track respond to tho efforts of tho
\ riders as they throw every ounce Of eff
fort into tho last sprint, and hear the
n shouts of the excited crowds as they
whiz across the tape. Abandoned and
alone, eating out their hearts with rust,
A they gradually drop to pieces, too proud
of their vanished prestige to give one
thought of envy to the modern pneu-
Smatic. "-Washington Star.
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Louis Aldrich and Stage Childron.

Louis Aldrich, tho veteran actor and
king pin of tho Actors fund of America,
which has a good deal to do with stage
children, says: ~ agree thoroughly with
Fanny Davenport when she deories the ex-
istonco of stage children. 1 was n stage
child myself. I used to play before 1 was
10 years old. We aro wont to hear q great
deal about these sweet faced littlo ohorubs
Tint aro SO happy in the fond appreciation
of the public, but, truth to toll, thoy aro
usually overworked in order to support
grown up folk, and this docs them porlnn-
ncnt injury"
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The Bostonians' Radical Departure.

The Bostonians propose n radical de-
parture In their productions next season.
Negotiations II been entered into bo-
tween Massonot, composer of "Esclar-
monde" and LA Navarraisc" and Mas
cagni, composer OF "Cavalleria Rusti-
cam" for now operas on tho lines of true
oporn comiquo. This will DO the first timo
tho Bostoninns have ever sought foreign
composers. w. II. Macdonald will sail for
Europe on tho Now York carly in Juno to
conclude arrangements. Tho manuscripts
of two other light operas are already in
Mr.. MnCDonald's possession.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-01-19
AN ANGEL IN DISGUISE.
A Burglar Conferred q Favor by Opening
n Safe.


A Burglar Conferred 4 Favor by Opening
N Safe.
The proprietor Of q large store on
High street went TO his place Of bust
ness at an unusually carly hour the 9TH
er morning. In fact, the sun had not yet
risen when he turned the key in the
door. On entering he was surprised to
find q man trying to open the door of
his safe.
He stood and watched him for some
time, apparently deeply interested in the
proceedings, when finally the burglar
swung open the door Of the safe with a
delighted chuckle, but happening to
turn he saw that he was discovered and
became very much alarmed. ae jumped
up and was about to make his escape
through n back window when the mer-
chant called to him:
Don't DO in a. hurry, my friend.
Como back and sit down awhile and
smoke n cigar while 1 straighten things
up q bit, and then come home to break
fast with me. You have done me o great
favor"
"Why, how's that?'' asked the bur-
glar in great surprise.
"Well, you see, 1 had the combination
of the safe on a bit Of paper, and last
might 1 accidentally locked it in the safe
and forgot how to w DIRK it. 1 spent most
of the night trying o get tho thing open
and came in early this morning to have
another try at il. WEST Medford
Windmill.
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of Baron Wilkes won tho richest of the
Kentucky stakes, which placed him far in
the lead as u prize winner for the season.
Since n 2-ycar.old, Oakland Baron has
performed rrcditably, and il he lives and
romans sound he will likely prove u can
didate for championship honors. In oil
of his races, especially ut Cleveland last
July, when he led n strong field of aged
horses to the half three times in 1905, Oak
land Baron has shown ~ strong ~inclina-
ton TO race himself out in the first half,
but II this fault is overcome, ago will
make him one Of the fastest Of stations.
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DEAN THIS LIST OF nH1aaIMN
NEHE -SPECEAL- HHNHHimA =

No. ~1-Twostory solid brick business house ON
salem avenue, between Jefferson street and tho
market; eize of lot, 24xxS7k feet; upper portion
OF the building nicely fitted up with s rooms Tor
residenee; good cellars nnder the store. Price OF
portion OF the city and will pay n handsome per
cent. on the Investment in tho future.
5oxl6o iee> to an alley; Sill, 200 residence in front
of this lot; eold for $3.50 In 1880. Price OF lot
now, $500, all cash.
No. s-Busincss lot on Luck street, between
Henry and Commerce; si2o S0x1O5 feet to an
alley; sold for $4,000 In 1880. Prico now $500; ali
No. 4Flvcroom twcstory house on Holli-
day street 8. c.;I oil. 5Oxi30 feet; fronts on both
road. This property sold for 5000 in 1880. Prioe
OF house and lot now $500; $3.50 cash and e15 per
month, with interest.
an alley; stable in rear Of lot with eight stalls;
$4,000. Price & w sfssIsn psop ent st 81. sso: a9 sS6
cash, balance on time.
street n. O.; corner lot, 6OxlOO feet; house in
sSG pSSa e o1 Sdnsa &c contract mt. prize Of house $1,000;
Sl6 per month, with interest.
No. 7-Eight-room brick rtsidcnco on Camp
eeli avenue g: W.. near Roanoke street; lot b01i3o
No; SoFo1r'room house on Moorman Road;
lot d6A9O. Price $500; $50 cash and BIO per month
s. NO W.; lot eM soHSs fests f p1ieos s7S SG So sss sssS a sysa sis
No. io.I.tot sOxs5 feetto alley southeast corner
Acnry and Robertson streets with three buildings
on the lot renting at $50 per month. This pop.
eriy is oLactlY In front OF tho Public Building.
Price $1,000; Sl,7OO cash; balance on time.
No 1i-Eight.room honse on Seventh avenue
s.w, near sixth street; lot 501190 feet; cost about
$500 TO bnild the house. Price OF house and
lot $2,25O; $500 cash and Sa9. 30 per month or s., 150
all cash.
No 12-Largc 10room house on Third avenue
n, w, near Jefferson street, known Us the Par
sons property; lot 60x1G0 ieot, all modern con-
vcniences in the house: house cost about $500
to build 1t. Price OF house and lot 5000; $500
cash, balance on time.
No. 19-Eight-room house corner OF Centre and
Seventh streets n. w; lot 50y1S0 feet to an alley.
Price St,3gO; $3.50 cash and S13 por month.
No. 1i-Large 10 room residence on lot 50x169
feet TO nm alley, No. 1892 Campbell avenue 8. W.,
all convenienccs on the property. Price Sc 1850;
$3.50 cash. balance $Ss per month.
No. 15-Fivo desirable lots on Wise street Ton
the street car linel, largo size. Price Si00 cash
for the choice OF them.
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nIodIeska,s Many presenta.

Few actresses receive so many fine pros
ents ut holiday timo rs Nine. Modjcska.
This year that great tragedienno hns re-
coived more than usual, md especially
from Europe, where sho hos SO many I'D
mirers. President Faure of France sent
her u magnificent emerald ring; NJ. Coque-
lin and Herr Barnay, tho two famous
actors of France and Germany, sent her,
one q solid gold card case, tho othor n solid
silver makeup box. Other presents from.
prominent Americans wero equally costly.
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Know 1t Was All Right.

A country farmer once excused him.
self for sleeping under the rector's ser
mons by observing, "Lor' sir, when you
are in the pulpit we know it is all
right. Amusing Journal.
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OAKLAND sARoN's GOOD RECORD.

He Won More Money Than Any other
Trotter Last Season.
Tho list of winners among tho ~trottors
of 1896 is headed by game Oakland Baron,
by Baron Wilkes. Oakland Baron made n
record of 2:14H MS IL 2-year-old, and dur
Ing the past season took into camp purses
and stakes worth S19, 1915. This fast son
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A aJfscalculator.

Wife-Amos, why don't you spend
moro of your time with me?
Husband--My angel, I just count the
hours that keep me from your sidel
Wife-Then there is something wrong
with your arithmetic. -Indianapolis
Journal.
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Nothing Moro Natural,

The insurance editor came in with a
now suit of clothes.
"Been at q fire?" sung out half a doz-
Zen of the other editors, with one voice.
Chicago Record.
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EXTRA GOOD BARGAINS
REAL ESTATE.

Tho Tide fn the Affairs Of Roanoke Has
Turned-Prosperity is at Hand-Real
Estate Can Now be Bought at Prices
That will Bring the Judicious In
weston Splendid Returns Within the
Next Two Yoars-Ths Opportunity
MAY Not Last Lo~ng-Embrace 1t
While You Gan.
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The evening times., 1896-03-19
Paris reception costume from Fe1ix.-Ha,bes Baza,.

between and 8, Indeed, so fixed is her
habit of delay, it is said, that whenever
punctuality is essential, as upon ceremonial
occasions, if the prince is to accompany bis
wife, he takes the precaution to have every
clock In the house set forward good hour.
But, the fOrewoman adds, once in touch
with her, the princess is a pattern OF gentle
aud gracious dignity, never failing to ,ac-
knowledge extra pains that have been taken
In her service, nor to thank and praise
warmly those who succeed in exactly catch
Ing her own rather ipconsequent ideas of
costume. In this respect she is paralleled
by Princess Mary of Teck, who, equally
with herself, is grandmother to the thrones
heir presumptive. "Ah! but she's jolly-the
Princess of Teck," says the dressmaker.
rs he smokes all the time you are fitting her,
aud sometimes will blow cloud in your
eyes, laughing like a child. If you pinch
her too tight. or by chance prick her with
a pin, she swears at you-not angrily, but
with the merriest ,eyes-aud in the soft
German speech that is her most intimately
friendly language.'Si II
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IN afEMORIAM.

FARMER-In loving remembrance OF nv
dear mother, Mary A Farmer. who died
one year ago tOday-March Is, 1895
We may not ask the reason why
One year ago He set thee free:
/ only know that still sigh
In every sigh long for thee.
Today one thought has dried NV eyes,
Has calmei my heart, l cease 10 weep:
One thought that softly sanctifies-
He giycth His beloved Sleep
BY Her Daughter, n E. L.
TUCKER-In loving remembrance of my
dear daughter, Alice L. Tucker, who de-
parted this life ono year ago today, March
10, 1895.
We may not ask the rea son why,
One year ago, He set thee free;
/ only know that still / sigh;
III every sigh l long for thee.
Today one thought has dried my eyes,
Has calmed my heart, cease TO weep
One thought that softly slnctifies,
He giyeth His beloved sleep"
1t By Her Mother.
In loving remembrance of my daring
husband, Charles Keller. who died two
years ago today, March I9,1S9i.
Gone but not forgotten by his loving wife
and children. 1t
In loving remembrance of my darling
father, Charles Keller, who died two years
ago today, March 10, 1894.
Gone but not forgotten by his loving
daughter. Annie. 1t