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The times., 1898-08-14
PEOPLE I'VE LAUGHED AT.

Although the subjects used in the four
articles that have preceded this might
not make it appear so, there are other
relations between actor and critic than
those which may exist between judged
and judge. Many of the friends l es-
TEEN most highly belong to the dramatic
profession, and the hundreds of little
evidences of their regard are not the
least pleasurable of my memories. Then
there are acquaintance whose brightness
and conviviaiity have shortened many an
hour. and whose oddities are laughable
even in recollection. One of these is
Frank Daniels, who is so universally
known that no subjunctive clause need
be attached to his name.
My personal knowledge of the comedian
dates from a period when was employed
as now, that paper was running a series
of interviews. and the larger part of them
had been assigned TO me. One of the
first was to be with Mr.. Daniels, but, at
ter several vain attempts to see the gem
tleman, l had given up in despair and
gone in search of a second notable. Two
weeks later | was returning from lunch
when noted from stray bill that a BEN
eft was to be given that afternoon at the
Metropolitan Opera House and that Mr..
Daniels was to present there one act of
his latest opera. Accordingly l hied my
self around to the stage door and was
soon in front of the stellar dressing-roon.
While l was waiting near him some
one called to Mr.. Daniels that his cue
was coming and the quaint comedian
hustled out of his dressing foom attired
in the short skirts of Abel Conn and the
heavy overcoat of everyday existence
He was hurriedly getting out of the lat
might talk to him. when I'm through
of this he exclaimed. ''An right" was
my reply. How long does your turn
last?' There was danger of stage wait
but at hearing the word most often ap-
piled to acrobatic work. Mr.. Daniels took
time to wheel around and remark whim-
sically: Turn! Well. T like that.'' be-
fore going on.
Twenty minutes later we were both in
his dressing room and / had told him
what I wanted. The entertainer walked
up and down the apartment for a mo-
ment and then sat down and stretched
his be-tighted legs out before him. What
do you want me to suy?" he asked.
We'll" 1 replied. you are a comedian
and I suppose you should say something
funny" Mr. Daniels stepped to the other
end of the room and brought back a little
red volume with which he presented me.
60 direct to the manufacturer" he said,
quietly. That's what do. Interview
it." I looked at the book and then
laughed. ''It" was "The American En-
cyclopedia of Wit and Humor."
The times., 1898-08-14
STAGE STORIES.
Letters of Fire

Christopher Ashby was a fine specimen
of that strange but occasionauy-met-
with paradox, bashfuI actor. Perhaps
it was that reason more than any other
that had always kept him from being
a successful one for Christopher was
intelligent and good-looking, read well
and had a dozen or more excellent quail
ifications. But none of these had helped
him onward, and so, at an age when most
able players are either starring or filling
positions as leading men. he had reach
ed no higher than the lines of the con-
ventional juvenile in a poor road COM
pany.
Some say that there were other causes
than those already stated for this hum
bleness. The organization with which he
worked claimed also the rather value
less services of a pretty, black-haired
woman in whose presence he was often
seen, and those who knew whispered
that fate or carefully instructed agent
had kept both in the same combinations
during the past five seasons. If this was
true the fault was undoubtedly with the
girl, for not even his worst enemy could
have accused Ashby OF having the brav-
cry to propose anything of the sort to
anybody.
On her part, Kate Morton would have
found nothing more easy. She was not
inclined to shyness. and her affection for
Ashby had never been concealed from
friend or foe. His nervousness was
source of constant worriment to her, and
her surety that only that trait kept him
from asking her to be his wife never
wavered in the least. Had there been
any reasonable excuse for so doing she
would have proposed herself, but such
step involved many chances, including
one that the unexpectedness of the thing
might frighten him into refusing her
So she merely received his attentions in
a desultory way, occasionally endeav-
ored 10 play upon his jealousy and swore
at him in feminine fashion before 9TH
ers and in a distinctly masculine one
70 herself.
Ashby himself was really somewhat
smitten. but found the only relief for his
malady in brooding over the condition on
rainy nights. Had anyone suggested TO
him the possibility of some day telling
her the extent Of his feelings in the mat
ter he would have probably broken into
q cold perspiration and have left the
company before morning. Once the ILL
ness OF an ingenue had cast Miss Morton
for role opposite his own, and he had
shivered at the prospect of their love
scenes for three hours before the per-
formance. On another occasion his cour-
age had mounted to point which enabled
him to write bit of verse TO her, but
The times., 1898-08-14

devotees Of the Jaxen Opera Company
during the last fortnight According 10
his comrades, Mr.. GOff is quite Httera-
teur, reads continually and was both
surprised and delighted when he discoy-
cred that IN Washington he would find
accessible so valuable a collection OF
books as that in the Congressional Il
brary. After arriving here he began fire.
quenting the big building on the hill un-
til all the clerks grew 10 know him and
his taste for odd volumes. The singer
spent nearly all his spare time among
the desks under the rotunda and increas-
ed mis- store OF knowledge greatly But
one day last week-one unfortunate day
MIR. Goff's leaning turned TO poetry and
upon his arrival at the library he select
ed a card and wrote upon il the name OF
the celebrated Rubyiat of Omar Kay
yahn, the wonderful verses of Persian
poet The applicant did not ask for
FftzSeraid's or any other of the work
numerous versions. but sent down his slip
as 1t was. Presently an attendant ar
rived bearing a heavy wood-b0und book
with leather straps and strange letters
on the top. Upon seeing 1t Mr. Gofr was
electrified and after opening il determined
that he had been taken for a Chinaman-
The pages were brown and each was
printed about twenty mystical charac-
ters that resembled nothing so much as
the Turkish words in the Koran. Mr..
Gof gazed at them for fun minute be-
fore the truth occurred to him He had
asked for the Rubyat without mention
irg any translation and ne had been
given a copy OF the original. written in
Persian and bound in Oriental fashion
The matter was easily adjusted but the
experience has taught Mr. Con the re-
sources Of the Congressional Library. and
his next choice of book will be ac-
companied not only by the name Of its
author but by explicit directions as 20
the version, it's covering, the number OF
pages contained therein and other mat
tiers that may be OF value to the attend
ants.
The times., 1898-08-14

Among the interesting bits of news re-
ceived this week is one attesting the fact
that Hall Caine, author of The Manx-
man." and other notable works, will be
Viola Aliens guest in this country short
" and will visit Washington in order 20
attend the first production OF his new
play, 'sThe Christian" Miss Allen. who
has been spending some time with she
writer on the Isle of Man, arrived IN New
York last week on the Lain and IS now
preparing for her seasons work. Mr..
Game will reach the metropolis about the
middle Of September and Will be in WASH
ington by the first of the month follow
ing.
The times., 1898-08-14

On Monday next Washington's popular
vaudeville theater. the Bijou. will reopen
for its season. The house has been en-
1irely remodeled and rebuilt during the
summer, and is fitted with new chairs
and sofas and an entirely new stage,
well stocked with handsome scenery.
The opening attractions will be NADIA
Reyral the French eccentrique; Larry
Dooley and James Ten Brock; James
and Fannie Donovan, the ''Troubadour
Trio. from the Germania Theater, Ber-
lin; Jerome and Alexis, the European
marTels; Mae Raymond, operate vocal
list; Dot Davenport, petite and charming
serio-cOmic; Emma Kraus, in a series of
the latest songs; Margaret Rosa. prima
donna soubretue; John T. Tierney and
brand-new stock burlesque company. in
which are said to be twenty pretty cho-
rus girls and four funny comedians
The times., 1898-08-14

A burlesque performance far above and
different from others is promised the pat
rons of the Lyceum Theater next week.
when the Bon Ton Company makes its
annual appearance. The entertainment
opens with a musical satire. entitled "A
Partisan Night" In this are used special
scenic and electrical effects. The closing
burletta. "A Devil of a Time" is also said
to be pleasing. while excellent vaudeville
turns are sandwiched between the two.
The show will remain here all the week,
with daily matinees-
The times., 1898-08-14

A capital story is being told on Win
fred Goff, whose fine voice has pleased
The times., 1898-08-14

Something that should be of interest to
Washingtonians is the remarkable success
of Ferris Comedians in Western towns
The organization is now playing its nine
ty-first consecutive week, and doing an
enormous business everywhere. Manager
Ferris is a local boy. who has not been
so long away nor ever so unfortunate as
to lose his many friends here, while his
brother Is employed in the New National
Theater. Both are fine fellows and de-
serve what they have made for them
selves.
The times., 1898-08-14
BUSINESS UhUsUALLYGOOD
Constant Rain Could Not Keep
Ii Down Last Week.
ALL THREE HOUSES CROWDED
Bijou Opens Tomorrow and National
CIoses-Jaxon Opera Company
Continues "The Daughter of the
ReEiment''-A Fortnight Before
More Houses Resume

Nothing in creation rs more perverse
than tho theatrical business. and this
statement was proven beyond doubt by
the manner in which crowds that had re-
fused 10 come out during the hot wealth
er filed all of the three places OF amuse-
ment open last week, in spite of a pro-
tracted rainstorm that might have
brought to Noah "reminiscences OF the days
in which the ark was built Long absence
of entertainment comes as near account
ing for the matter as anything can. The
Cleveland Wilson Minstrels played a pre-
liminary season of three nights at the
New National to excellent business. while
IN Trovatore" and THE Daughter of the
Regiment" proved so enjoyable at the
hands of the Jaxon Company that people
braved the wet and the distance to attend
them. Robin Hood, Jr.,' a wretchedly
poor performance, drew well at Kernan's 5.
With the beginning of the Bijou season
tomorrow, the vaudeville houses and Glen
Echo will have it to themselves until
early in September, when all the high
continues its year next week with the
Bon Ton Burlesquers, the Bijou viii pre-
sent a variety performance Of merit and
the JaXon Company viii run The Daugh
ter OF the Regiment" until Thursday at
Glen Echo. removing it then in favor of
The Bohemian Girl" The desire for
amusement is rife and all should do well.
The times., 1898-08-14

After three EVENINGS of extreme popu-
larity with its presentation of The
Daughter of the Regiment" the man
agement of the JaXon Opera Company has
determined to continue the piece for the
first few nights Of the present week.
The opera is so charming a specimen of
its class. and was so brilliantly sung. that
even the least appreciative were pleased.
and the remainder of the large audiences
positively enthused, over the merit of the
work ard the manner of its production.
This, together with the fact that more
time for rehearsal was needed before pre-
senting an opera in preparation, caused
the continuation. That opera is THE Bo-
hennian Girl" which will be given on next
Thursday in the same style that has
made the company's other presentations
imminently successful, and with cast
In which viii be heard Payne Clarke. Win
fred Goff. William Carleton. John Reade.
Mile Diard, Bertha Lehman, Louise En-
gel and Maude Poole.
The times., 1898-08-14

Charles Hawley, the popular baritone OF
the late Parry Opera Company. is still
in the city. and expects TO remain here
until the regular season opens Mr.. Haw-
ley likes Washington very much and was
quite content 10 spend his vacation within
our midst.
The times., 1898-08-14

Ridge Waller. who has been on the road
as a burlesque manager for some years
past. is now comfortably reinstalled be-
hind the window at KeTnan's. and has
received many cordial handshake from
his old friends both in and out OF the
profession. c. II. Dikeman who last
year acted as assistant treasurer of the
Lyceum. still serves in that capacity to
the satisfaction of all concerned.
The times., 1898-08-14

Henry Bergman. of last years Columbia
Stock Company. has been engaged for a
leading role in La TOrtue." William A
Brady's forthcoming production at the
Manhattan Theater. Mr. Bergman has no
superior in his line of wOrk-Spanish
character part-and 1t would seem that
he should have had hundred offers for
the season when one considers the num-
Der of war plays TO be brought out.
The times., 1898-08-14

Alexander Kearney is making prepara-
tions for clever rendering OF the role
he will have in Charles COghlan's Royal
Box" II is said to be directly within mis-
limits and an excellent portrayal is ex-
pected of him when the piece openS
The times., 1898-08-14

William Winter Jefferson, who will be
remembered for his labors with last sea-
sons Columbia Stock, has resigned from
his fathers company TO accept re-en-
gagement with "A Bachelors Honey
moon," in which he formerly played the
role of Houston. Mr.. Jefferson showed
no great amount of ability while In this
city, but then much is not needed in in
terpreting John Stapleton's farce. and
the young actor will probably do very
well,
The times., 1898-08-14

Harry Rapley is back in town after a
pleasant vacation spent in the wooded
wilds of Massachusetts. He is looking
comfortably better than he did when he
left the city. and expresses satisfaction
at having missed the hot spell here. Mr..
Rapley is now busy looking after his
many local interests
The times., 1898-08-14

Harry Allen, who left his position with
the Academy of Music to wend his way
Gothamward, is now ensconed in his new
position, that of business manager of the
Murray Hill Theater. Mr.. Allen is a man
OF tact and honesty so that his next re-
turn to this city may be in company with
a fortune.
The times., 1898-08-14

The best number in a recent issue of
the New York Bee. a humorous paper
that is gaining national prominence, was
a satirical article by Will Page. of this
city, entitled "a School for Dramatic
Critics The story was written in a vein
of delightful humor, through which
enough irony showed to add flavor with
out giving offense. Mr.. Page has furn-
ished ample evidence of his many abili-
ties of late, but none more unanswerable
than is TO be found in the selection
named.
The times., 1898-08-14

A handsome picture of Lillian Lawrence
adorns the front page Of last weeks Mir
ror and an excellent biography of Wash
ingtOn's popular actress fills half a coll
umn inside. This article, besides speak
ing of her birth in Alexandria and her ex-
perience with .-ie National Theater Stock
Company, Ieci IS some of her triumphs in
Boston and praises highly her clever
work in the many parts in which she has
been seen there. Miss Lawrence is a hard
working and thoroughly intelligent wom-
an whose conscientious effort has deserv-
ed for her all that she has achieved, A
thousand local admirers viii be nightly
glad OF her success.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-06-14
A Neat Scoop,

Inc San Francisco Bulletin of Satur-
oaS contained an article on the trial of A
man named ~Clarksnn, "charged with
e~lhbezzllng gold bullion at the Carson
Mint"
III the same issue was an article ey-
'"Ilifg the success of Miss Bouton of
california as the leading lady of the
Frawley company.
Now as a matter of fact CIarkson. the
bullion thief, was foreman of the roUinr
room III the San Francisco Mint. and
MISS Madaline Bouton was born and
raised in Reno. Thus the Bulletin
iocates the successful Nevada actress in
California and the unsuccessful CaIif,r-
MA bulii@n thief in Carson. Yer t,ara
are peoplein Nevada who take the Hul-
Ietll regularly and pay Nevada money
TO circulate it.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-06-14
School Examinations.

EDITOR APPEAL:-WiI you kindly
publish the following:
Oral examinations will he held in the
various grades of the Carson PubIi.
school in the following order:
Tuesday June I4-Junior grade of the
HlSh School, Miss Swift. teacher.
Tuesday. June H-Fifh ur,5o. A;oe
Dieterick, teacher.
Wednesday, June l5.-Middle grade
High School; Miss ChildS. teacher.
wednesday p. IN. June l5.-Middle
illgh School; Miss Swift. teacher.
Wednesday, June b.-Tne grades in
charge iof Misses Roberts. Torrovson
McCIasky and WATSON.
Ihursday, June I6.-North Ward.
thursday, June l6.-S0uth Ward.
Ii. II. HOWE, PRINCIPAL.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-06-14
Poor Business Poiicy.

A gentleman called at the Appeal a.
flee recently and requested his adver lsa-
ment out of the APPEAL, and gave his
reasons as follows:
Il placed my advertisement in the
APPEAL because it was enterpr;siur
enough to print IN extra edition every
Sunday and distribute it free i'm the conn
try surrounding Carson CITY. wished
TO assist in a small way in the enterprise.
because l thought it was a move TO holm
the town of Carson. Ever since I put the
advertisement in, the proprietors of the
News have been insisting that | adver-
tlse with them because | advertise with
you. and | am tired of being bothered
and as | do not want to advertise in two
papers am compelled 10 discontinue nv
advertisement in the APPEAL.''
i do not consider that my business is
specially benefited by advertising. hnt
J was willing 10 contribute the amonut
TO help bring trade into Cars0n.'
NOW, the APPEAL respectfully sun-
gests TO the News that it discontinue this
ShortSighted policy Of striving to prevent
lis nelghbors from getting PATRONAGE
II Is unbusinesS like, as no man over
bnllt up a business by keeping his rivals
from getting that which he cannot ont
himself. Every dollar that is hrousrot into
Carson by the efforts of the Appeal to
advertise it. is just 50 much more added
TO the circulating medium in his citv
ana some of that mOny is bound to drift
INTO the News office.
There are many business houses in
carson who do not care to advertise in
more than one daily paper. Some choose
the News and some the APPEAL Tine
proprietor of the APPEAL never finds
1ault with a man who prefers the News
as an advertising medium. We had
i"'neF see a man advertise in the News
IMAM not at all. for the simple reason that
we Inquire that the advertisers business
rlVal Will be certain to place his adyer-
in the APPEAL. This is the
business way to look at it, and when the
proprlet0rs are in business louu
enough to know where their own inter-
ests lie they will look at it that way
lhe News propIiptDrS belong to the
Improvement Club. and We sIi~>sost thu,
they study the objects of the CIub. and ifi
liey Go so learn that one OF the main
Ideas OF the Club is to hlr nouize hn.i-
ness interests in Carson and ston the
1et'y ~jetIousieS in business. whereby
'hen endeaVor to prevent business boinr
-'a'l>acted when the profits do not 90
heir way
l"t 1t also bear in mind that the better
papers of Carson are patronizcd the
better advertising they will do the town..
Let us all broaden ont and get aboard of
ne proposition that when our
money some OF it will drift orr
way Next time the News people see an
advertisement i'll The APPEAL they can
i"t get, let them go to the advertisers
BUSINESS rival. point out the APPEAL
advertisement. and on the strennth of il
yet another in their own p to stand it
II. We charge the News NOTHING for
hese little hints on how to build M nd
.e~rtising patronage.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-06-14
Fourth Of July Meetine.

lhere was an enthusiastic neeiing of
'ie f"Urth OF July Committee yesterday
at the Criterion. Sam Platt WAS chosan
orator OF the Day, Prof. Roberts of
Empire the Poet and Mrs. AIcGoyan
Will read the Declaration of Inde,onluu
arrangements are to be made to run a
iEee tram from Virginia City. There will
tie "A bicycle parade for prizes and -
grand ball iii the evening. All irIir,-
ions point to a very successful celnhra-
lioI. The committees are appointed and
are now getting down to work.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-06-14
The Episcopal Entertainment

1here was a large audience at the
opera House last evening and a very
interesting program was rendered.
The patriotic drill, under the direction
OF Mr.. Meder, was a feature of the affair
Miss Doyle and Prof. McCuen gave \
pretty peasant dance.
Miss RafettO rccited "Hager,s Fare
"elF' very effectively and the musical
selections were very enjoyable.
Quite a handsome sum was Melted for
st. Peters Church.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-06-14
To The Ladies Of the Red Cross,

Approaching the motives of vour
society, II willing to assist You as far
as am able, I will fill Won orders for
any OF the different lines of goods, sold
exclusively by me, at a discount at from
20 to 70 per cent The lines consist of
valuable interesting books, household
articles and novelties.
sample rooms at Circe's cottage. ID
opposite the L. :. Mint.
I. \. Hansen.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-06-14
ALL SORTS.

Trib is the best liniment.
Fresh vegetables at Bakers.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-06-14

Trib is the best liniment.
Fresh vegetables at Bakers.
Oh ewing peppermints and taffies at
Riggs.
While the patriots of America are in
the front fighting the Spaniards who will
stay at home and fight the trusts.
Dan Hickey, who used to live at
the Brunswick, is in this city. He is in
terested with Bob Logan in a copper
mine in Como and it promises to make
them both rich.
For graduation dresses, party gowns
or street suits nothing is prettier than
white organdie, Swiss null or dimitv
Miss Taylor can supply them.
Barney Remus, who was a representa-
tive from Estneralda county during the
last Legislature, is in this city.
LosT:-A sealed packag e addressed TO
the f. Golden Jewelry Company. A
liberal reward will be paid the finder bv
leaving the same at the Wells. Fargo
office. ~
Read F. W, Days prices of Summer
goods. They are % per cent less than the
so-called special prices offered by other
stores.
announce herewith that I will sell
bedroom sets complete at So 50. SD On.
81 OF, $50 90, s35 90 and $40 90. Double
speihg ana top mattresses from 81 30 to
$40 %. Single lounges $40 90 and So On
Bed lounges Sl4 90 to $50 90. all other
articles reduced in proportion, and will
assure anyone that takes the trouble to
call that the goods are all new and nm TO
date. No furniture store can make Or
binary expenses at the above prices. but
l DON'T expect to make money these
llfleS. my aim is in common with the
other merchants of Carson to leave no
excuse for parties sending out Of town
Tor goods, GEO. w. KIzrMEYER.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-06-14
The Nevada Irons.

WORD was received yesIerdy hat Cap
tam CoN's Company of Nevada Volun-
teers w"dld go to Tampa, Florida. and
'hat captain Linscotts Company would
pass through Reno en- route for S.,
Francisco this morning.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-06-14
Masonic Catherine.

Inc city Is just at present full of mem-
pefs OF The Masonic Fraternity. The
Grand Cn'pter met Yesterday and the
Grand Lodge meets to-day.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-06-14

FOR hrst class Photographic work 90 to
PAINTERS. He gives his customers a fin
lsh and effect not to eXcelled, If
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-06-14
PASTURE

TO RENT-S0 acres of first class pasture
near carson. Good grass and water
Apply at Shaw's Hot Springs. If
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-06-14
Notice

Hereafter F. w. Day will close his store
at 40 p. m. accept Saturday. $40.