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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-09-28

Marchand is said to have 10000
of King Menelek's soldiers assist
ing his expedition in holding
Fashoda.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-09-28
Magnetic Healing.
ESTHER DYE,

OF Los Angeles, CAL, has located in
Honolulu, on Fort street, opposite the
"Fire House" Diseases diagnosed.
No questions asked; no medicine.
Consultation free. A brief history of
ancient and modern healing given to
callers, or sent free to any address.
1920
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-09-28

Judd Building" will be inscrib
ed on the stone Gaping of the
middle entrance of that structure
on Fort street.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-09-28
ITEMS FROM HARBOR FRONT

The Fresno is taking on ballast
and will not get out for the Sound
until Saturday.
The Maui was very late getting
away this morning. This was due
to the large amount of freight it
was necessary for her to take.
The James Makee came in from
Kauai this morning without a
cargo. She will sail again for
Kappa this afternoon, taking a
load of coal. Captain Tullett re-
ports bad weather along the coast
People were surmising today of
the James Makee getting to Kauai
in time to advise those aboard the
Mikabala of the fact that the pc.
lice are waiting for the steamer.
Ii this were to happen some of the
natives, if they are implicated in
the Xxi Ringer case might run
away. However, there is no dan
ger. The two steamers will pass
each other.
stock Exchange.
The sale of 20 shares of Oahu
Assessable at S135 was reported
at this mornings session of the
Board. G. Brewer & Co.'S stock
was offered at $685. American
Sugar Paid Up S1l2!. A bid of
Sl3O for Oahu Accessible was re-
fused and Sl35 was asked. For
Oahu PAID Up $50 was asked
For Wilder s. s. Co. sos was
bid and a bid of $125 for |. |. s.
n. Co. found no sellers.
At the auction of stocks this
noon, James +. Morgan sold 10
shares Oahu assesssble Sl35, 10
shares Psia 1922, 10 shares Wood
lawn Fruit Co. So, IA shares l. [.
s. n. Co. SI37b, 4 shares Honolu-
lu Soap Co. S53. Wilder S. S. Co.,
Pepeekeo and American Sugar
paid up were Withdrawn as there
were no bids. The stock was sold
at the order of the executor of the
estate of j. Lazarus.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1898-09-28

The Court has decided against
DR.. Raymond on his motion for
rehearing of his suit against Paia
Plantation Co,
The herald., 1898-09-11

VINO is not possessed of exceptional his
trionic gifts. Alas every stage-struck
youth Is convinced that he Is kean in
embryo. From a purely worldly point Of
view, every young man should be dis
suaded from attempting to become an
actor; but If he has in him the true bohe-
mian spirit, the irresistible impulse to i'm
personate humanity, he will take to the
stage whether he like 1t or not. 1t is fate
and temperament. What l have SAID
about young men applies equally to the
other sex. No girl should try to become
an actress unless she has marked turn for
hlstrlonics-nay, an overpowering, over
mastering feeling for and devotion 10 the
art should say the same of any other
profession for girls. Public life is only for
the exceptional women; the everyday
women are best placed at home Acting is
not only difficult business, it is tirdng
business. 1t is desirable and possible only
for the robust. 1t may not be a fatiguing
thing for young lady who walks on
at fashionable theater and has little to
do but wear fine gowns for an hour or
two. But for the real actress, in active
service, good deal of physical stamina
Is essential-stam.na TO enable her to bear
long railway journeys from town to town,
exposure to all sorts of weather, discomfort
IN lodgings and tedious waits at night
While the play Is in progress"
The herald., 1898-09-11
Richard Is Himself Again

Mr.. Mansfield has been interviewed by the
Sun. OF Mr. Daly's intention of producing
"Cyrano de Bergerac" he said:
Il am astonished to hear that reputable
manager would 90 such thing, for |
thought that such conduct was confined to
the scamps of the profession, and unknown
to the artists and gentlemen in 1t. 1 have
a contract with Edmond Rostand, the au-
thor of the play, giving me the exclusive
right to act It In this country. have
given him large sum, and expect to pay
MIN royalties. Such sentimental possess
sion Of the pay as mine Is through those
negotiations should. under ordinary cir
cumstances, be sufficient to make the man
ayers respect my rights. 1t Is true that 1
cannot believe that he has any such inten-
tion. Professional courtesy demands that
he shall not interfere with my performance
of 1t. If contemplated production and
learned mat Mr.. Daily had already made his
plans TO give the same piece In advance
of me, I should agree Immediately to his
priority. But l canot believe that he
really has any idea Of producing 'Cyrano
de Bergerac.' What would people think of
him?'
The herald., 1898-09-11
A Stage Waite

"The James X. Waite Amusement COM
pany, capitalized at $500, 1000, has been or
ganized in New York city, with Mr.. Waite
as president and Albert Mellen as secre-
taiy and general manager, to engage on an
immense scale,in the business of providing
theatrical amusement at 10, 90 and 30 cents.
II is intended TO send out between twenty
five and thirty companies-ten or fourteen
In repertoire, ten in stock work and six in
English operas. Mr.. Waites three pres
ent companies will form the nucleus of this
great enterprise, and others will be or
gan!zed as rapidly as territory may do
velop A chain Of theaters probably will
be controlled, and the stock companies will
be put in rs fixed attractions at advan-
tagcous points.
The touring companies, reaching to every
section CT this country and perhaps abroad.
Will play only week or longer stands, and
each Will carry a complete elaborate OUTFIT
Tor every production. The concern will have
its own scenic studio, its own artists ard
carpenters. and will secure everything from
first hands. The operations will be directed
from central office in New York city by
Mr. waite, assisted by Mr.. Melen .n1
threc eoiorn, elected from the stock
holders"
he Program is big enough to absorb the
capital of the concern in the first month
of its existence.
The herald., 1898-09-11
Nonsense About Music

Tennyson's lud.crous combination of in
s:rumen;s in "Maude''--f1ute, violin and
bassoon-is now thrown in the shade by
Maxwell Grey, who, in his House of the
Hidden Treasure" makes a young lady sin
an aria from Webers "Freischuetz" 10 the
accompaniment of a guitar, a harp and
harpsichord! What a ,wanging there
would be-! exclaims Sutherland Edwards
I'm wha, modern house, moreover apart
from those of Mr.. Dolme.sch and Mr..
Charles Saloman), could a harps.chord be
found; and why should any music of Web
er's be assigned 20 an instrument which,
In the time Of that composer, was already
quite out of date?" Why, it may be added,
should literary men persist in fancying that
about music any sort of nonsense may be
written with impunity? They would hesi-
tate to make an artist paint green cows
and blue dogs. If they must write about
music, why not ask friend 10 revise the
proof sheets? But as long as authors i'm
agine and declare that music Is a simple
sensation. like perfumes and colors-as
Burroughs did not long ago-it is hopeless
to expect anything better Of them.-New
York Post.
The herald., 1898-09-11
Vaudeville Stars

The list of vaudeville stars continues 20
grow. Robert Grau has secured a number
of notables, chief among them being Harry
Lacy, who is to begin his season in Brook
lyn, September 3, in a sketch Of his own
writing. Another debut, that will take
place week later, is that of Isabelle Ewes
son, whom Mr.. Grau has booked over the
Keith and western circuits. Camilla Ur-
SOS debut. which is expected to be of great
Importance. takes place September IL, at
the ion-square ;heaier. Cora Tanner will
inaugura,e her first regular season in
vaudeville al Hyde & Behmans, September
5, and on the same date Mr.. Grau expects
to launch a world-famed musical celebrity.
In addition to the above recruits, every
ht ad-liner controlled by the enterprising
hooking agen; will have begun his or her
season by September y. Whatever may be
the result of the approaching season, ore
thing Is certain, and that is that never be-
fore has vaudeville been in such flourish
ing condition. Not half-dozen acts of
importance are disengaged for September
Mirror.
The herald., 1898-09-11

ing any play he was about 10 criticise The
thoroughness and conscientiousness of his
criticisms were in themselves qualities that
would have led to his rapid advancement.
but he possessed, the additional advantage
CT graceful literary style. Mr.. Mont
gomery's criticisms were not only instruc-
tive, but exceedingly entertaining, as he
was an unusually gifted writer. During
this period he acquired a reputation as a
poet and book of his poems published in
1880 attracted considerable attention. In
1856 he was appointed associate editor when
The Theater, a monthly magazine devoted
to the drama, was first issued. During the
past ten years he had been in poor health,
but was a frequent contributor to various
periodicals in this country, and was the
American correspondent for several Eng
lish papers. Poems from his pen appeared
from time to time in Harper's, the Century,
and other magazines. One of his poems,
THESE Days of Summer Are So Rich with
Bloom" published several years ago in
Harper's Weekly, was copied all over the
country. Had Mr.. Montgomery not lost
his health he would probably have taken a
high place In American literature.
The herald., 1898-09-11
As Others See Us

The Red Cross society of Los Angeles
CAL. has conferred a unique distinction
upon the management and performers OF
;he Orpheum, in that city, says the New
York Dramatic Mirror, who gave the soci-
ETY. benefit on August 9. All Of the Or
pheum people have been made honorary
members of the Red Cross society, this
being a courtesy extended 10 very few. The
persons thus favored are: Manager Jake
Rosenthal, Joseph Hart Marian Nocerino,
Charles S. Book, Louis Norton, Fred Getz.
ler, Miss Carrie de Mar, w. Gilber;, Walter
Goldie, Miss Fleurette. Charley Case, Sid
ney Grant, Miss Norton, L. Lorenz, j. s.
Allen, Bert Coote, Julia Kingsley, ]. c.
Braenddn and Mase Davis.
The herald., 1898-09-11
The Professional Actor

w. Davenport Adams recently in a dis.
cussion Of the stage as profession said:
1.-The stage is like all other professions
1t is overstocked and does not need re-
cru.ts. There Is, of course, always room
at the top, as the old saying has it. Blu;
for more Of the merely ordinary. decently
capable, fairly efficient players, there is
no demand whatever; the supply is more
than ample. Even in what may be called
the second rank Of the profession there is
an overflow. OF the first-rate players there
is never a surplusage, but OF the second
rate many have long intervals of rest
ing and the thrd-rate have some diff
Guilty in keeping their heads above water,
No young man should take to the stage
The herald., 1898-09-11
Green Room Gossip

Augustin Daily has secured the American
rights to the next work OF A. W. Pinero.
The Barton opera house at Fresno has
been renovated and will be opened Septem.
her 14th by the Frawleys.
Hall Gaines drama, 1.-The Christian" was
produced for copyrigh; purposes on Angus;
7th a. Douglas, Isle of Man, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hall Caine. Miss Hall Caine and Master
Ralph H. Caine being in the cast. The
price of admission was Ell.
La Scala, Milan's famous opera house.
has been closed for a season or two. ow-
ing TO the unwillingness Of the city TO con-
tinue its subventiou, but, thanks 10 The
generosity OF Verdi and some other musi-
clans and lovers Of opera. the house Is to
be ropened on December 2eth. Oddly
enough, the opera chosen for the opening
night Is riot an Italian work, but Wagner's
"Meis;ersinger." In course of the season
Verdis "Otello" is to be revived, with Ia
magno in the chief part, and also Boieto's S
"Mefistofele."
Lotde Blair Parker has completed a one
act drama of the war entitled 1.-The Broken
Sword"
j. H. Stoddard, with a capable company,
is now presenting zone Touch of Nature
and "The Long Strike in strictly vaude-
vile houses.
"Shore Acres" in which Archie Boyd will
play Mr.. Herne's original part, is being re-
hearsed at the Lexing; ;on-avenue Opera
house. W. B. Gross continues as manager.
Robert B. Mantell's company began re-
hearsals last week at the Great Northern
theater. Chicago.
Marie Dressler and Eddie Foy are named
as leading people for Hotel Topsy-Tur-
vey," which comes to the Columbia this
season.
The herald., 1898-09-11

carry out Mr.. Mathews plan, and the idea
Lay dormant until 1864. when the tercente1l-
Try of Shakespeare's birth was celebrated
| at Stratford- Avon; but eleven years
elapsed before the memorial fund was
started by the late Charles f. Flower with
a donation and the gift of site.
| The site, then to all appearance an un-
promising one. upon the banks of Avon,
| had been used for docks and wharves, It's
selection, however, has since been fully
justified.
| The original proposal of the tercenten-
| AIRY celebration was to erect statue; but
Il was felt by Mr.. Flower that theater
wherein Shakespeares plays could be ade-
quately represented, would be a more tlt-
ting tribute to the poets genius. On
April %. 1877. the 312th anniversary OF
Shakespeare's birth, the first stone of the
memorial building was laid by the Rt Hon.
Lord Leigh, with full Masonic ceremonial
Contributions to the building and endow-
ment fund were given literally by English
ard American Shakespeareans, but 1t was
principally to the energy and enthusiasm of
Mr.. Flower that the scheme owed Its sue
cess; for this reason, as we'll as for his
l!berality he is justly considered to be the
founder of the memorial. A portrait of
Mr.. Flower painted by Phil r. Morris,
A. r. Al, presented to him by his friends
and fellow townsmen, hangs in the library
reading room.
The building, designed by w. F. Uns-
worth. in the Gothic style, comprises a
theater, library, picture gallery and CEN
tral tower, standing In a beautiful garden
beside the river Avon. which here flows
quietly in a broad stream toward the
church where Shakespeare lies buried
Every detail of the building was care
fully considered with a view to the purpose
for which it was intended, as we'll as to
artistic effect. The work is substantial and
good throughout. with nothing sham or
inharmonious; the staircase constructed
of Caen stone and Purbeck marble, being
especially beautiful. The stained glass
windows represent the seven ages of mar,
from "As You Like H." Queen Eizabe
and Queen Victoria In her coronation robes.
The theater accommodates nearly 800
persons 1t is used at the annual festival
and, occasionally, during the year. for 9TH
The herald., 1898-09-11

er dramatic performances 1t was Opened
on April 23. 1879. with a performance OIL
Much Ado About Nothing" in which
Lady Martin tHelen FauciO and the lat
Barry Sullivan took part, while Miss Kate
Field delivered a dedicatory address, writ.
ten by DR.. Westland Marston. Shakes.
peare's birthday Uhe 23d Of ApriD has
since been annually celebrated by the re-
vival Of one of his plays, duripe a period
now extended to fortnight of Shakes.
pearean acting.
The library is on the ground floor, fronting
the road. II contains copies of the first four
folio editions of Shakepeare's plays, pub
lished In 1923, 1882, 1864 and 1856; some rare
quartos and other early printed books, and
copies OF most OF the collective editions OF
the plays published in Great Britain and
America. The collections Of ;ranslations
of Shakespeare's plays is probably unique,
twenty-eight languages being represented,
exclusive of several Indian dialects.
The picture galleries contain many orig
inals from the Boydell Shakespeare gallery.
formerly In Pail Mall; portraits of Shakes
peare and of famous actors ard actresses.
1t is here that the picture of Ada Rehan,
which was painted by Hilary Bell, the
dramatic critic of the New York Press. Is
exposed.
At the last annual festival king Henry
V" was given. In Angus, Angus in Days
company of players gave a benefit per-
formance of LAS You Like It." resulting In
a profit of G100. The library has received
many additions, including books, PAM
phlets, plays, maps and other Shake speare-
ana. Perhaps the most interesting acqu.s-
ition is "De Gil Heca atommithi di NJ. Clio
vanbattisia Gyraldi Gin ;hio Mobile Perrar-
ese. Mel Monte Regale appresso Lion ardo
Torren.ino 1866, vols"
From this collection Of Italian novels
Shakespeare Is said to have taken the plots
Of at least two of his plays, viz, "Othello," )"
from the seventh novel of he third decade,
and Measure for Measure" from the fifth
novel of ;he eighth decade.
Curiosuly enough, the only Americans
who figure among the governors of the
Shakespeare memorial are Augustin DAILY
and Miss Ada Rehan.-Musical Courier.
The herald., 1898-09-11

sister of Rose, Carlotta and Charles Lee
clercq, the two last-named being well re-
membered in this country. For thirty years
she had lived in retirement. Her death
leaves only one member of the famous lie,
clercq family, Rose, who is living In Eng
land.
The marriage is announced of Frederick
de Belleville and Dorothy Chester. 1t took
Place several months ago in this city, the
brides mother having come to New York
from Colorado to be present at the cere-
mony. Miss Chester is a native of San
Francisco, but her home is at present in
Denver. She has been on the stage for
several seasons. Mr.. and Mrs. de Belle
VILE are both members of Mrs Fiske's COM
pany
The herald., 1898-09-11
A Model Critic

George Edgar Montgomery died at his
home in New York CITY on August %, after
lingering illness. He was born in New
York City about forty years ago, and when
boy was sent to Paris to complete his edu-
cation On his return to America in 1877 Mr..
Montgomery began his career as a journal
ist. Shortly afterward he became the
dramatic critic of the New York Times,
and held that position till 1884. He had
been, says the Mirror. a student Of the
drama from boyhood, and his knowledge of
everything pertaining to the stage was con-
sidered most remarkable for a critic who
at twenty wrote as If he had been an ex-
perienced theatergoer. Moreover, Mr..
montgomery possessed capacity for talk
Ing great pains" and made 1t a habit TO
acquire all available information concern
The herald., 1898-09-11
Coming Attractions

LOS ANGELES Observation-Disclosures
Announcement) "Heartsease," which will
be given Monday and Wednesday nights
and Wednesday matinee of Henry Miller's
enga cement at the Los Angeles theater
tells an interesting love story, in which the
spirit Of romanticism, charming sentimen,
and stirring incident form the principal
elements. The plot deals with the for
tunes Of Eric Temple, a young musical
composer. during the picturesque period OF
1775 in England. The young hero is in love
with Miss Neville, the daughter of a
wealthy nobleman. He has written an
opera, with which he hopes to win fame
and fortune, and through them the sane.
ton of his sweetheart's father 20 their
marriage. Through the Vaccinations OF
Sir Geoffrey Pomfret, who is also in love
with the young woman, he is robbed of
his opera and is placed in a false position
in the estimation of his sweetheart and her
family.
His opera is subsequently produced un-
der a different name. his rival posing as
the composer. The song "Heartsease" in
the opera leads to the detection of the
theft. With the aid Of his lady love, who
is now thoroughly convinced of her lovers s
honesty, the rightful composer triumphs.
The third act is one of the most impre ssive
and exciting that has been seen on the
stage in this city for many years. Its
forcefulness and natural development lead
to a stupendous climax.
Eric Temple, personated by Mr.. Miller
after the scene at the opera, accompanies
friend to his chambers. A challenge
comes at midnight from the villain, whose
vanishing glory must be sustained by
blood, and is promptly accepted. Eric, ex-
hausted, sinks to sleep in an armchair,
when in comes money lender with new
proof of the operate theft. Eric's friend
leaves with the money lender TO nail the
new evidence, and in comes Miss Neville.
well nigh distraught over the prospect of a
duel
In strong scene she becomes reconciled
The herald., 1898-09-11
Personal

John Drew sailed from England last week
to begin rehearsals for 1.-The Liars"
May Buckley has returned to New York,
after resting for the summer at Del Monte,
Cal.
Lillian Russell is said to have achieved
a prodigious success upon her appearance
at the Winter garden, Berlin.
The marriage of Giuseppe Agostino and
Linda Montanari Of the Royal Italian Ope-
ra company has been announced.
Marie Parcello, reported drowned on La
Bourgogne, has returned to the, city in good
health, having been enjoying a yachting
rip along the coast.
Maud Granger will play in Stuar: Rob-
Of Mrs. Oliphant, for which Louise Null
dener was cast originally.
Billy Emerson, the prince Of minstrels,
has returned 10 the ranks of burnt-cork
entertainers and comes to the California
theater with Wilson & Cleveland's min
strels.
Anna Daily, a San Francisco girl, who
made a distinct hit with Rose Coghan last
year in Carmen" and has done we'll in
the east during the past season, will ap-
pear with the Modjeska company at the
Baldwin, San Francisco.
Laura Burt will make her steller debut
about September Is, 1899, in new play of
western life, based upon. novel by an
American author. The drama tiza ion, for
which no title has been suggested as yet,
win be made possibly by John Stapeton
or Ernest Lacy.
Harry B. Clifford, the Chicago vaudeville
Napoleon, last week file5 I. voluntary bank
ruptcy petition in the United States dis
trict court. The assets were scheduled at
$4,000 and his liabilities at $4,000. Among
the creditors is Russell Sage, to whom is
due $3.50 The Gaiety and Savoy thea.ers
in Chicago, of which Clifford is lessee, are
not involoved In The proceedings.
The death of Louisa Leclercq is reported
to have occurred in London on July 16. She
The herald., 1898-09-11
Iris commits suicide by jumping from a
FANNY DAVENPORT,

Iris commits suicide by jumping from a
window. If the music of this, opera is as
absurd as the story, its course will be as
brief as that of all of Mascagni's operas,
except the first. Inasmuch as Japanese
houses have only one story and no wind ows,
the suicide of Iris by jumping out Of
window will be decided elracle. Perhaps
she lived in the Tokyo hotel or the Grand
hotel in Yokohama. Those have more than
one story. 1t is said that Mascagni. eager
to please everybody has written five differ
ent finales The one intended for London
has a happy ending. If Mascagni is not
a charlatan, he might easily be mistaken
for one
The herald., 1898-09-11
In Honor of Shakespeare

The Shakespeare memorial library OF
Stratford-on-Avon, has Issued its report
for the year ended March 81, 1898. So long
ago as the year 1880 the idea Of building a
memorial thea.er in stratford-on-Avon as
a tribute to the memory of Shakespeare
occurred to Charles Mathews, the come
dian.
Although at the time the suggestion was
well received. nothing was then done to
The herald., 1898-09-11
CALENDAR FOR THE WEEK

to some other field in which opportunity is
better or for which they are more fit. Such
advice is pertinent, however, and should be
needed.
O O G
While the Orpheum has been the sole foun-
tain Of amusement for the past week, it Is
quite pleasant to be able to record the
fact that its bill OF fare has been, not only
for the past week. but for several weeks,
distinctly of a higher glide than is or
dinarily expected at house devoted to
vaudeville entertainment. The dramatic
features, In the cases of Felix Morris and
of Lillian Burkhart have met with not
merely q mild approval, but with an enthu-
siastic reception. During the past week
Miss Burkhart has been the prominent fea-
ture Of the bill, and If she continues to pre-
sent these concentrated and subMmated
comedies in one act with the same grace
and ingenuousness as she now shows, II is
easy to predict that she will make for her
self unique and distinguished position on
the stage. G. A. DICKINSON.