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The herald., 1897-01-10

The past week has been one OF con-
siderable activity in the amusement line.
With the Los Angeles, the Orpheum,
the Burbank theaters and Hazards pa
vilion all IN full swing, there has been
no lacl, of amusement for votaries of
the play Some of the performances
were rather in the light Of q surprise
in point of excellence, as, for instance,
the Devils Auction ct the pavilion,
which, mot to put too fine a point upon
it," as Mr.. Snagsby would say, was, in
many respects, superior in the eXtrava-
ganza line to the much advertised
Brownies. Perhaps. from the very law
ishness of the advertising, we expected
too much from the Brownies, and, there
fore, our disappointment was CORES
pondingly great. hereas, from the
other performance We expected very
little, and we were correspondingly
pleasantly surprised by its many excel
lert features. And now, perhaps again,
we may be called Say" as We have
often been before by members of the
theatrical profession, whose merit was
almost obscured behind the Brobdig-
nagian proportions of their vanity. We
can stand this imputation. oh, We angry
ones, if you will only give us the credit
of being honest, Honesty and fearless
ness in expressing our opinion we may
surely lay claim to- If we are not
amused we make TO pretense at being
So When New York smiles we recog-
nize no obligation to comfort our feat
ures into the semblance of a laugh. In
this respect We are quite independent.
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as the principals are concerned as any
comic opera company in this country
today. The organization of a repertoire
opera company is not only very difficult,
but very expensive task, but the man
agement, however, relies with conf
dence upon the universal popularity of
comic opera in Los Angeles, and as the
prices are in reach of every lover of good
music, there is every reason to believe
the season will be a successful one.
Manager Grau proposes to give
the public as good opera at
popular prices as they are accus-
toned to seeing at advanced
prices. Among his artists are such we'll
known names as handsome Alice john
son, Alice Carrie. the famous contralto,
The herald., 1897-01-10
WANNACK'S PARK

This beautifully situated resort form
erly Baron Rognat's delightful home. is
situated at the end of Downey avenue,
East Los Angeles. II occupies ten ard a
half acres of ground, at an elevation
that commands a magnificent birds eye
view of Los Angeles and surroundings,
from the mountains to the sea. The
grounds were artistically laid out by an
expert landscape gardener some years
ago, and contain the most choice varie
ties of tropical and semi-tropical trees,
shrubbery, plants, flowers and roses.
Mrs H. A. Morris has recently as
sumed the management of this delight
full resort and proposes to make it a
first class family and pleasure resort
including a wellappointed cafe and res
taurant. with private rooms. Special at
tention will be given to dinner and sup
per parties. The Downey avenue cars
run to the gardens until nearly mid
right.
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bar sisters, who give a beautiful song
and dance turn that never fails to
'catch on"
Galettis monkey comedians are billed
to appear again in their ludicrous act.
Cushman and Holcombe are also I'M
derscored for another week and will
render new songs and character studies
in their characteristic manner.
kaoly, the elastic acrobat, will intro
duce diverting act to close the bill.
Stuart, the male Patti, will appear for
the last times at the matinee this af
ternooE and the regular performance
tonight.
THE BURBANK This theater has
at last secured q mascot. We do not
know whether it is Miss Dollie Foster.
the clever little soubrette, Mr. James I.
McAlpin the funny man, or comedian,
as he is called. or it may be the bright,
CHEEKY interior of the theater, or the
new orchestra and it's talented leader,
Prof Krauss. But, nevertheless, the
hoodoo is removed and prosperity has
knocked at the doors and entered and
now occupies front box seat.
During the last week the Police Pa
troll has been given, with its real patrol
wagon and the famous white patrol
horses used in Chicago, the blue-coated
cuStOdlanS OF the peace, ana the scenes
laid in the patrol barn and Haymarket
square. Such plays, with the fine stage
mountings and effects make q drama
so realistic that it is a pleasure to wit
ness such performances. Manager
Pearson spares NO pains or expense to
furnish new scenery each week indica-
tive of the text of the play to be present
ed, and the result is plainly seen in the
satisfied looks of the large audiences
that assemble nightly. Taking advan-
tage Of these facts, it is plain to see that
next week will be banner week for
scenic effects. Mr.. Chas. J. Shields, the
we'll known scenic artist of the Grand
opera house of San Francisco, has been
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The RONALD Brothers are as fine a
team of acrobats as have ever been
seen at the Orpheum. Their specially
Is head balancing, and some of their
feats are simply wonderful, making one
TO hold ones breath, SO hazardous are
thew.
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The Orpheum matinees are very popu-
lar with the children, who crowd the
house TO the doors on these occasions
The little folks are a very we'll behaved
and attentive audience and enjoy them
selves with a zest that makes many an
old theater goer heave i sigh over the
days of his youth.
The herald., 1897-01-10

TriX La Belle created quite furore
at the Orpheum last week by her con-
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We Go rot even compromise on a little
applause for the encouragement or de
velopment of bashful taient-not we.
There is no middle ground with US where
mediocrity obtains a hold. We treat
excellence with instant and approving
recognition, while the opposite is met
with "a frost, killing frost" to bor-
row from the immortal playwright.
The Burbank has been doing a big
business the past week, with the Police
Patrol, which was both excellently we'll
acted and correctely staged. There is
care exhibited in the presentation of
plays at this theater which augurs well
for the continued success of the house
The company is excellent and we'll ball
anced; the plays are popular; the cos
tunes are handsome; the scenic effects
we'll looked after and last, but not least
the theater is both cosy and attractive
No further questions need be asked.
These features explain the crowded
houses.
George Montserrett, as Captain Hardy
In the Police Patrol. is a clever actor as
we'll as a very handsome man, who has
fully demonstrated his capability in
melodramatic, roles by his conception of
that of the handsome and chivalrous
police captain.
Mr.. James McAlpin, made a big hit
! in his dual role of millionaire and darkey
+ in the Police Patrol. Mr.. McAlpn's hui
NOR is clean, clear cut and highly anus
\ ing; and one somehow gains the impress
+ sion that, like the boy who whistled, he
cannot help his being funny so little of
self-consciOusness is exhibited in his
work. Mr.. McAlpin's yodling is one Of
the features Of the Burbank perform
anceS and has won him much popular
ity.
Miss Dollie Foster of the Burbank
forces is a pleasant, versatile little
body, who has sprung into great favor
with patrons of this house by her geni-
ality, her clever conception of her vari-
Gus roles and her pleasing songs.
The Orpheum matinees are very popu-
lar with the children, who crowd the
house TO the doors on these occasions
The little folks are a very we'll behaved
and attentive audience and enjoy them
selves with a zest that makes many an
old theater goer heave i sigh over the
days of his youth.
The great attraction a the Orpheum
the past week has, of course been Clare
mont's animals, of which the poodle
that plays the piano, has been the prime
faNori.e. Surely there never was so
intelligent a dog before, say the little
folks, The knowing way in which ne
goes through his performance fairly
brings down the aouse, while his atten-
tion 20 his masters baton would be
worthy OF imitation by some operatic
artists of our acquaintance.
The RONALD Brothers are as fine q
team of acrobatS as have ever been
seen at the Orpheum Their speciality
is head balancing, and some of their
feats are simply wonderful, making one
TO hold ones Breath, so hazardous are
they.
Trix La Belle created quite furore
at the Orpheum last week by her con-
The herald., 1897-01-10

death of Ayesha and her fulfllmene OF
the prophecy.
The play admits of wonderful scenic
effects and Manager Pearson mas taken
advantage of 1t and will present one OF
the most gogeous series of stage pictures
ever presented in this city.
The engagement is for one week, com
mencing Monday evening, with Satur-
day matinee.
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tortion dancing This young woman
knows quite well how to pique the cur
iosity of her audience. When she first
comes on the stage she attempts very
little beyond some high kicking. of which
Orpheum patrons have had surfeit.
But on her recall. which is given pre-
sumably with q view OF finding out her
further capabilty, she presents her best
work, giving an exhibition in contortion
dancing that has rarely been equaled on
the Orpheun stage.
Newhousc and Waffle, of the Brownie
company, made the hit of the perfor-
nance. with their mandolin and guitar
speciality. They gave an exhibition of
much skill in handling their instru-
ments, and fine taste in the choice and
rendition of their musical selections
They received recall after recall, to
which they generously responded, much
to the delight Of their auditors.
The friends of Frank Deshon. who
have laughed with him through his
comic opera successes and have ad
mired his work in that field cannot but
feel that he is doing himself and his
talents an injustice by occupying HIM
self with extravaganza work. Mr.,
Deshon was far on his way up the ladder
of success as a comic opera comedia0
and, while he is very amusing and clcN
in his present line of work. one can It
but feel that lie is out of place and eX-
press a friendly hope that he will re-
turn to his former sphere of action, for
which he is so eminently fitted.
LOS ANGELES THEATER-Tomor-
row evening the well-known Grau Opera
company will begin their two weeks
season of opera at the Los Angeles The
ater, commencing with grand presen-
tation of the new and original produc
ton of the Beggar Student. Each mem
ber of the company will contribute his
or her facorite speciality to the evenings
performance. 1t will be a red letter
event in the history of local opera. The
company is probably as strong, so far
The herald., 1897-01-10

Gertrude Lodge, comedienne, Fanny De
Costa, Mr.. Robert Dunbar, the we'll
known tenor, late of the Bostonians, MI.
Sylvan Langloris, baritone Mr. Mourice
Whish. basso, and Robert Lett. Gilbert
Clayton and Stanley Felch, comedians.
together with a young and we'll drilled
chorus, and Grau's own orchestra.
Following is the repertoire for the
first week: Monday, Beggar STUDENT
Tuesday, Fra DiaVolo; Wednesday,
Paul Jones; Thursday Tar and Tartar
Friday, Bohemian Girl; Saturday, Mi
kado. Each opera will be presented
with gorgeous costumes. Matinees will
be given Wednesday and Saturday at
bargain prices.
ORPHEUM.--Thc forecast in theatri-
cal circles shows the Orpheum to the
fore as usual, with n big program of
new attractions. forming as inviting an
array Of vaudeville as has ever been
seen in the city The best assurance of
an exceptional treat is the announcement
of Joseph Phoites English pantomime
company, which will appear tomorrow
night in the screamingly funny produc-
ton Mephisto. This is the greatest
pantomimic extravaganza of the age
and when its ludicrous possibilities are
exploited by such renowned artist as
Phoite and his able support, the result
IS positively the best pantOmime ever in
trdouced ON any stage. Manager Wal
ter succeeded III securing the famous
artist and his noted company. and they
ahve since had an unparalleled run in
San Francisco.
Another excellent feature of the new
Dill Will be Zazelle and Vernon. the far
The herald., 1897-01-10
STRAY CHORDS.


Miss Mary l.. O'Donoughue. the we'll
known piano teacher, has sent out in
vitations for a piano recital to be given
by her pupil, Miss Mabel Langenberger,
at the Blanchard Fitzgerald Music hall
on Friday next. Miss Langenberger Will
be assisted by Miss Jennie Winston,
vocalist.
A sonata recital will be given by the
pupils of Mrs. Leopoldina Harvey at
Blanchard Fitzgerald Music hall on
Thursday evening. January IA.
Prof A. Wilhartitz will give pupils
recital on the evening of January IA at
the Southern California Music hall, on
West Third street.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. S. Delano, assisted by
Mr.. Shepardson. will have charge of
the musicale to be given at the Y. NJ. c.
A. hall on Monday evening, January H.
The Christmas oratorio, composed by
Saint-Saens. will be given under lead.
ership of Prof. c. s. Cornell, at the
Simpson tabernacle on January 10. Har
ry Williams, the popular basso, is en-
gagged as one of the soloists. Miss Del
phne Todd will be the principal So
prano and ]. H. Zinck the leading tenor.
The music at mathis at Christ church
today will be as follows: Gloria Patri
o. RandalD; re Deum (Kotzshmar);
Jubilate, chant (Martens); offertory,
solo, The Holy City (Adams) by Miss
Josephine Hasi<ins And at evening:
Magnificent and Nunc Dmittis Cd. Buck):
anthem. o, Lamb of God CTours); offer
tory Incline Thine Ear (IimmeD solo,
by Mr.. H. Mazbin.
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chooses Javotte. and in the end wins her
parents consent to the wedding, which
closes the story of the ballet.
Some OF the eastern papers are maxi
ing hot warfare against the foreign art
lists, who seem to have things their own
way at the Metropolitan opera house.
In the meantime the French papers are
circulating the report that these same
artists had such rough weather on the
voyage over that they cursed America
and its dollars and regretted sweet
France, whose only storms are elector-
al storms"
Nicolas Barilli, half-brother of Ade-
lima Patti on the mothers side, died re-
Gently in New York. The mother of the
celebrated singer had for her first hus-
band the son of q celebrated singer
Mime. Barilli, and by the first marriage
of PATHS mother there We're two sons.
The eldest, Antonio. became u clever
conductor, and was also known as
composer; he died at Naples in 1876. The
second son, Nicolas Barilli, remained
obscure all his life.
One of the leading Berlin critics has
just made a record for himself by re-
fusing absolutely to report any concerts
except tnOSe deserving SlSndllziiS " eie
public on account of their artistic eX-
cellence, and his proposition has been
received with enthusiasm in the con-
cert-ridden capital of Germany, where
sometimes as many as nine concerts are
given in one day. This critic evidently
thinks that there is very little bu; noto-
riety to be obtained by concert giving
in Berlin, for he says: IF my fellow crit
les would follow my example artists
would think twice before foolishly
spending their money without obtaining
even the satisfaction of seeing their
names printed in the papers in return.
A rather singular piece of news is go
ing the rounds of the German musical
papers. These journals assert that the
directors of the Royal opera of Berlin
have requested Verdi to make some
notifications in the score of his opera
Luisa Miller, and that the famous conf
poser has replied by a short and decided
refusal, alleging. with some reason, that
the long and prosperous career of the
opera shows him that no corrections are
necessary.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-25
ANOTHER ELECTRIC LINE.
A Boston Syndicate Ready to Build the
Mousam Road.
ESPECIAL no THE pnEss.l

Sanford, January 23.-This is an Ella
OF railway building, that IS so far as
electric lines are concerned. One of the
first electric roads ever built which
hauled loaded freight cars over its wire,
is the Mousam river road, on which cars
are taken from ths Springvale station
OF the Portland and Rochester and
hauled to the mills IN this village, dis
lance of about three miles. A Boston syn
dictate has completed arrangements with
the Mousam river company TO extend the
line to Caps Porpoise, through West
Kenne bunk. Kennebunk. Konnebunk
beach, Kennebunkport and Cape Por
poise. The legislature will lie asked to
make the necessary changes in the char
ter of the road. At Old Falls, seven
miles below this village, on the Mousnln
river, is a valuable water power and the
power house will be erected here. A
dam 16 feet high. with pen stock ~
feet in diameter and $50 feet long will
give head Of 70 feet. The new road
will develop eight water powers, giving
q total of 5000 horse power. 1t is under
stood. that work will begin in the spring
and vigorously pushed
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-25
A Talk With Russell Sage.

New York, January %. -Russnil Sage.
in an interview today with reporter OF
the United Associated Presses regarding
the pending foreclosure of the govern
ment's lien OH the Union Pacific railroad
and the reorganization of the road, said
that unless the government continued its
interest in the road it would never pay
those who advanced the money to pay
the governments lien. Competition, he
declared, would ruin the road unless
Congress stood by to aid.
zone fact" he continued, "should not
be lost sight of, and that Is that thou
sands upon Thousands of our people have
invested their savings in the junior Sc
curities in the system, in the $50, 900. 900
of stock, because the government was in.
trested with them and would protect the
property. They put 1t in the company
as others put it in the savings bank.
They will lose all they have and whatever
they may pay in to save it if the loan is
for eclGsed."
The government directorsaof the Union
Pacific met at O'Clock this afternoon.
E. Eilery Anderson said the meeting was
hardly more than form. Nothing stood
in the way Of foreclosure, he added, as
Congress could not take any action con-
trary to the law of 1878.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-25
Two Small Fires Saturday.

hose was called to 81 Lincoln street
ate Saturday afternoon to extinguish a
chimney which was burning briskly. 1t
took some time to do it, but it was ac-
comrlished without any damage to men
ton resulting
Ex-officer Dana Miles, now a night
Waterman at Gait Block returned to his
house Saturda yevening Eecause as he tells
1t, che had aD intuition or n Find OF
feeling that something was the matter
there and on his arrival found an oil
stove tipped over and small confla-
grafton STATED which. but for his time
~ arrival, would have soon been big
one. Quick work cxtinguished the blaze
with nominal damage.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-25
odd Bridal Costume.

DR.. John 6. Patton, missionary to the
South Sea islands, describes the dress OF
q native bride on her first appearance at
church, after the ceremony. Perhaps
tho;e who "follow the fashions" will like
to make note of the various garments
for future reference, though hardly for
imitation. Her bridal gown was a
mans drab colorod great coat, put on
above her native grass skirts, and sweep
ing down to her heels, outtoned tight.
Over this she had hung on vest and
above that again, mos5 amazing OF all,
she had donned pair of mems trousers
drawing the body over her head anu
leaving leg dangling gracefully over
eaohss ofE..her shoulders and streaming
down her back. Fastened to one shou1-
der was red shirt, and 20 the other a
striped one, waving about her like wings
as she sailed along. About her head a
red shirt had been twisted like tu-ban,
and Ter notions of art demanded that
sleeve thereof should hang aloft over
each of her ears. She seemed to be a
moving monster, loaded with a mass of
rags. The day was exceedingly hot and
psrspiration poured over her face In
streams. Her husband looked at me and
then at her, as if to say: "You never
saw in all your white world, bride so
grandly dressed"
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-25
MARRIAGE S.

In Jouth Union. Jan. 16. Wilbur Thurston
and Miss Louisa Hoyt.
In Friendship Jan. 13, Damon &. Benner of
Wadoporo and Eda j. Morse of Friendship.
In Trevett. Jan. IT. Henry Greenleaf and
In Bootnbay Harbor, Jan. ~. James Burke
and Mrs. Ida B. Orne.
In Ellsworth, Jan. IA, Augustus L. Bunker
of Franklin and Miss Cassie l.. Murch of West
Sullivan.
In Medford, Jau. IL. Frank W. Hancock OF
Bucksport and Miss Frances H. Poor of Med
ford.
Jefferson and Mrs. Josephine Demuth OF Cush-
Ing.
In RockIand, Jan. ~, Thomas A. Lothrop ana
Miss Elizabeth Lizard.
In Damarlscotta. Jan. IS. Win. G. Anderson
of Rockland and Miss Cora B. Martin of Dam
ariscotta.
In New Sharon. Edd Sawyer of Pennington
and Mrs. Elmira Gilbert OF New Sharon.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-25
The First Steps in the Governments De-
mand for Foreclosure.

Omaha, Neb., January a3.--In the
United States Circuit SQUIRT this after
noon a petition was fled for the foreclos-
ure of the Union Pacific railroad. The
action is brought through Attorney Con-
eral Harmon by direction of President
Cleveland and is to forecose thu govern
ment's lien on the property and also the
first mortgage loan. 1t is said that o
master In chancery will be appointed to
give description of the property of the
road liable to be sold that the value Of
the sinking fund may be determined and
provision made for turning in the money
and applying it to the goyernm ent's
debt. If within reasonable time set by
the court, the governments Is not paid. it
is asked that the property be foreclosed.
1t is also provided that the terms of the
present receivers be extended or new
ones appointed.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-25
DEATHS.

In this city, Jan. 20, John M. Rooney, aged
Funeral this Monday afternoon at O. CLOCK,
from his late residence, No, 1 Laurel Lane. :,
In this city. Jan. %, Joseph browne. aged
Funeral tuesday afternoon az . o'clock.
from his late residence. No. 36 State street.
In this city, Jan. 2S. William 10 Henry d true
Funeral services Tuesday afternoon at $50
o'clock. at his late residence, No. 26i Congress
stseet. Intelment az Freeport at Wednesday
:" In In this city JAN 90, Mary E., daughter Of
Martin and Marget Leyden, aged 2 years. 7
months 10 days.
from parents residence, 154 Federal st.
In Deering, Jan. "a, james E. Sweetsir, aged
81 years months.
No. al Forest Avenue. Deering. Burial at con-
venience of the family.
In Rumford Falls, Jan. 23d. John, son OF
John and Mary Thatcher. aged 10 yrs, mos.
i IFalneral from Union Station Monday at
1880 o'clock. Buriel at Calvary.
In White Rock, German, jan ZIo, MIS-;
u Funeral u,a; Monday at 1880 o'clock from her
In Gardiner. Jan. IS, John c. Aver, aged 78
In riverside, Jan. 1s. Mrs. G; W. Anderson.
In hallowell, Jan. II, Mrs. Henry Willis.
In Augusta, Jan. 10, MIS-. to6'i OH Sai 'ei' asoo
In Augustu, Jan. 10, Edward W. Hamicn,
In Bethel. Jan. IT, Miss Cornelia B. French
In Cornyiile, Jan. II, Mrs, Susan Willey,aged
10 years. -.
aged 50 years. e,..
In Winslow, Jan. Is, Mrs. Hannah simpson,
aged 90 years. -
years.
aged FL years.
The Portland daily press., 1897-01-25
Nominations by Governor Powers.

Nominations by Governor FOWerss
Augusta, January 24.-Ths following
nominations hsvs been made by Gov.
Powers:
Trustee of Reform School-Luoius g.
Morse, Pittsfeld.
Mem Der State Board OF Health-Charles
D. Smith, Portland.
Public Administrator County of Aroos-
toek-James Archibald, Houlton.
Agent to Prevents Cruelty Roscoe
Vaugan, Wilton.
To Administer oaths, acknowledge
deods and solemnize marriages DELLA
e. Alline, Addison.
Dedimls Jnstios-Frank W. Buchanan,
Yarmouth.
Coroner-Seth Patterson, Wi scasset;
Fred A. Porter, Ruinford.
Notaries Public-Isaac W. Dyer, VIM.
K. Neal, Portland Lester nj. Andrews,
Oakland; Appleton H. Plaisted, Water
Vile.
Trial Justicss-Seth S. Thornton. Ash
land; John P. Haney, Penobsoot; Frank
A. Crenrner, Wincasset; Edwin Ii. Hob
son, Hollis.
Justices of the Peace and Quorum
VIM. H. Clifford, Jr., Portland; Frank
H. Colby, Old Orchard; Charles a. Dud-
ley, Hallowell; James i. Doolittle,
Brunswick; Nathaniel B. Eastman,
Warren; George A. Emerson, lewiston;
Ira Il. Gatchell, WinslOw; VIM. N. In
graham, Portland; Eugene @. Jewett,
Whitefield; Arthur L. Perry, Gardiner;
Harold A. Wormwood, Saco; William
Woodsum, Peru; Leon l.. Witham, East
Madison.