The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1897-02-12
ADDITIONAL LOCAL MATTERS
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
EARIO ROMANI

tie production.
Alden Benedict's Fabio Romani, a dra-
matization of Marie Corilli's novel, The
Vendetta, The Tale OF the Dead" as
l. is related by Alden Benedict, Is very
interesting story. The interest is much
strengthened by the dramatic production
or The piece. To witness this play the
Grand Opera House was crowded last
night. The company is strong one, and
fully capable to give thoroughly good
representation of the play. The double
role of Fabio Romani and Conte Caesare
Olivia was assumed by Alden Benedict.
Nina, the weak. faithless woman. was
very naturally portrayed by Miss Their
csc Milford. A special feature was the
skirt dancing Of Miss Grace Hunter. The
play scored an immediate success. The
stage settings were particularly effective.
New York World.
SPIRITUALISM.
There will be a spiritualistic meeting
and exhibition at the Crawford Grand Oh
Sunday night by the well known Daven-
port Bros. The following from the Hut
Crimson Clipper viii give some idea Of
the exhibition:
The Davenport Bros entertained a
large audience Monday night at the OPP
era house. The entertainment consisted
or tests in magnetic power. The slate
writing was very successful, there being
q number OF messages appearing upon
different states he'd by members Of tne
audience. The physical force tests were
the strongest ever seen here. The me-
dunn was tied and nailed to a pillary
securely fastened to the floor, a rope be-
ing tied around his feet, one Of the COM
mittee being allowed to hold one end of
1t to see that he did not move his feet in
gaoT
placed in the cabinet and as soon as the
curtain was drawn bell would ring. a
guitar would pay, tambourine was
beaten on. horn was blown, a board
was nailed fast to a chair; the cabinet
was opened and the medium found in
the same position as when placed there
After being cut loose, the committee were
then allowed to place the musical instrI-
ments upon a table which had been plac-
ed in the cabinet, the curtain was then
closed and three of the committee sat IN
front OF il and the remaining two were
able to see behind and both sides of the
cabinet; TO every ones surprise the mu-
ficaI instruments manifested the same
as when the medium was in the cabinet.
There were a number of other tests.
equally as startling. After witnessing
the entertainment one is almost COMPEL
cd to believe that the dead do return.
UNCLE TOM.
Uncle Toms Cabin was given to
the public a. a time when all civilized
humanity were heSitating between their
prejudices and their esta blished modes
of thought and the growing conviction
felt in their innermost heart that
slavery was all wrong. One result was
the testimony Of many colored persons
and fugitive slaves, who said to Mrs
Stowe Since that good book has come
out everybody IS good TO us" 1--WE find
friends everywhere" Its wonderful
how kind everybody is"
In England many demonstration were
ma de by anti-slavery societies, and many
addresses were presented the author. and
even when the civil war was initiated
the workingmen Of England did not lend
themselves to any popular movement |
which would go 10 crush the oppressed |
n America, although this war brought |
hardship TO their very door
Among the noble ladies Of England the |
book had many fervent admirers. 1t is |
significant fact that the queen of Eng
and. in concurrence with Prince Albert,
steadily resisted every attempt to enlist |
he warlike power Of England against the |
northern states. In fact, the appearance |
N this work developed the latent senti-
nent against slavery and was a potent |
actor in enlisting men in the ranks of |
hose actively engaged in suppressing it.
The Cook Twin Sisters colossal spec
acular Uncle Toms Cabin viii appear
1t the Crawford Grand Tuesday night,
February is. Sale OF seats will open on
at Mosbacher's.
MOZART CONSERVATORY RECITAL,
The following is the program of the
nid-winter recital to be given Saturday |
n ~ L. H. a..
hays Mozart Conservatory of Music, /
DOM 21O Sedgwick building. Seldom has
| more excellent program been present
ID al recital in this city, and the fact
hat Ii is given by Mrs. Hays pupils is
sufficient guarantee of its brilliancy and
lnish- In addition 10 the musical num-
'ers Mrs. Hays will render several hu-
norous and dramatic rotations All |
overs of fine music and elocution are
invited to be present.
PROGRAMME.
Two Pianos-March The Prophet.
Misses Gertie Frohman and Carrie
Hymer.
humorous Recitation. Selected
Mr.. A B. Lynds
Piano Solo-a. Scarf Dance. .Chaminade
b. Tanzweise .-........ Helmond
Two Pianos-Morceaux Melodieux.
..--...........- -Gurlitt
May Conley and Mrs. Hays.
'iano Solo-a. Marcia giocosa. Hillar
b. Slumber Song. Heller
.. Songs Without Word No. ).
Menhelssohn |
Miss Olive Decatur
secitation-Anthony and Cleopatra.
Mr.. A 3 Lynds
'1ano SODA. Folk Song .Mendelssohn
b. Second Mazurka. GODDARD
Miss Gsrtie Frohman.
Sano Solo-Maienliebe...
Miss Emma Lauchland.
'wo Pianos-Scherzo.. .........M endelssohn
Miss Clara Dickson and Mrs. Hays.
humorous Recitation. Selected |
Mr.. A. r. Lynds.
'lano Solo-Polacca Brilliant. Weber | ,
Miss Clara Dickson.
HUMORISTS ARE COMING.
II there is one thing above ali others
'hich delights an audience. that one {
hing is wit and humor, for the two are !
reality one. The world has already all j
ne sorrows it can bear. and the bright,
I'm loving and fun making people are |
'eicome everywhere. Fred Emerson
'rooks Is one OF these. He is the humor-
Il as well as the poet Of California.
Vhen u Is remembered that the people
California are the bright, active. alert
sople that they are from the peculiar
i.uate they enjoy the leader among 7
i0ui a. = ~ 04t'e>Ai parsonage py any |
leans, He has been compared 10 The I
ANGUS and only Riley in many WAYS. I
u he has his own characteristics which $
aat renowned numorist nor any one else {
)u.d ever initiate. Accompanying Mr. 7
hooks is also j. Williams Macy. the :
niger CT nuffo songs. and the ininnical
npersonaior in humorous -eeitals. Both | =
these gentlement have attained consid-
raole fCme. and being Yet comparative q.
young men. Will attain the top round | ;
I the ladder OF fame, but il is doubtful
ei;her Of them can excel their presen:
'ahoSrd O. excellence; and it is certain ,