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The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
HIS FRIENDS WORRIED.
Tidings AnxiousIy Awaited OF Edwin
II. Pierce.

Saturdays Boston Globe printed the
following concerning the disappearance
of widely known Maine man:
The disappearance of Edwin r. Pierce
q well-known Boston travelling man, ID
causing hundreds OF hisIfriends, both in
Boston and in Maine, grave apprehen-
sion.
No effort has been spared Ito locate the
missing man, and for weeks time and
money have been freely spent in the effort
to find him. All this has been Of nc
avail. and since September of last year
all trace of him has been lost.
He was seen In Boston few days after
Labor day Of last year, apparently In his
usual health and spirits, but gave no In
timation to any of the persons with whom
he came In contact regarding bis future
plans or address
Since his disappearance his brother has
died at GoodwIn's Mills. Me-, and num-
Der of papers of Importance and business
matters await his return
His brothers. death has made him the
heir to considerable property at Good.
wins Mills and Lyman, Me-, and his
most advantage to him to return at once.
In the meantime the estate In which he
has an interest, remains unsettled.
Mr.. Pierce Is q native OF Lyman, Me-,
and is about b5 years old. He Is described
AS about feet IL inches in height, with
light complexion and q heavy brown mus.
tache. His forehead is unusually high.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
CHANGES IN TRAIN SERVICE.

A number of important changes in the
train service of the Grand Trunk railway
system will go into effect on Monday,
June 10. The effect of the changes will
be to considerably lessen the time sohed-
uls between Montreal and Quebec and
Portland. and also between Montreal and
Toronto, Detroit and Chicago. A new
line of Pullman vestibuie sleeping cars
will also be established between Montre-
al and Detroit. Through Pullman wide
vestibule sleeping cars will be run be-
tween Portland, Montreal and Chicago,
and vice versa. A new line of similar
sleepers will be established between
Montreal and Detroit.
Through vestibule parlor cars will be
run between Buffalo and Muskoka wharf.
Commencing June 25th, through par
lor oars on day trains and sleeping cars
on night trains will be run between
Montreal and Old Orchard Beach.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
FREE OF CHARGE.

Any adultsuffering from cold settled
on the breast, bronchitis. throat or lung
troubles of any nature, who will call at
F. E. Fickett's, 212 Danforth, Il. w.
Stevens, LOT Portland, McDonough q
Sheridans. 235 Congress, or j. E. Goold,
& Co. IS, POI Federal St, will be presented
with sample bottle OF BOschee's
German syrup, free of charge.
Only one bottle gwen to one person and
none to children without order from
parents.
No throat or lung remedy ever had
such sale as AsOschee's German
syrup in all parts of the civilized
world. Twenty years ago millions Of
bottles were given away. and your drug
gists will tell you its success was marvel
ons. IT is really the only Throat and
Lung Remedy generally endorsed ply.
sicians. One rs cent bottlewill cure OF
prove its value. Sold by all druggists il
this city.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
SOCIETY OF COLONIAL WARS
IL Hslds General Court and Elected
ogicers Saturday.

The Stciety Of Colonial Wars In the
state of Maine, is a society designed 10
perpetuate the memory OF those wars,
and Of the men who in military, naval
and civil positions OF high trust and re-
ssponsibilify, by their acts OF council, as
sisted IN ths establishment, defense and
preservation Of the American colonies,
and were in truth the founders Of this
nation. With this end In view the society
seeks to collect and preserve manuscript,
rolls, relics and records; to provide suit
able oommemoratiens OF memorials rslat-
ing to the American colonial period, and
to inspire in Its members the fraternal
and patriotic spirit of their forefathers,
and In thu. community respect and rever-
ence for those whose public services
made our freedom and unity possible. A
general council. Of the society was held at
Rissrton ON Saturday afternoon. The
following officers were elected;
Govesnor-7Coi. John Murray Giidden,
Newcastle.
Deputy Governor-Gen. Francis Fessen-
den.
Lieutenant Gosernor-Fntz Hermann
Jordan. N
Secrstary-Major Henry sweetser Bur-
rage, Portland.
Treasurer-Edward Deering Noyss,
Portland.
Rsgistrar-Hon. Charles Freeman Lib
by, Portland.
HisDorian-Prof. William Addison
Houghton, Brunswick.
0mealogist-Henry Deering, Portland.
Surgson-Dr. William Jordan Maybury,
Saco.
Deputy Governor General--Col. John
Murray Glidden.
Gentlemen of the Council--Major
Charles Harrod Boyd, Gen. John Tudor
Richards. henry Deering, George Brede-
rick Evans, Major Everard Elmer New
comb.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
THE HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI.

The reception to be rendered to the
graduating class BY the Alumni Associa-
tion of the Portland High School on
Monday evening. promises to be a very
enjoyable affair. The committee having
the reception in charge have worked hard
20 make IL success. A large number of
the older graduates have signifisd their
intention to be present, and also great
many of the former teachers. Ii will
afford fine opportunity to renew old
school acquaintance, and it is hoped that
all graduates Of the school win make an
especial effort to be present.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
sPoT cAssi-olD COLD.

We use II for smzkmxssngs. McKENNEY tie
ieEaiAE MnnumeAt square. oct27dtf
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
HIS POCKET PICKED.

Mr.. g. K. Chapman Of Stroudwater ar
rived home on the 1--WE O'Clock Boston
train Friday afternoon. There was
crowd In the station and when he had
gotten out OF 1t Mr.. Chapman found that
he was without his wallet The waller
contained $40.
The Portland daily press., 1899-06-19
Observation-Disclosures.

WE have large assortment of Diamond
" Rings, Pins, Ear Rings and Scarf Pins.
aNgood quality ana perfect. This is very
easy way TO buy Diamond as we make the
payments so BY thatyou Will not miss the
money. MCKINNEY, The Jeweler, Monu-
ment square. feb9dtf
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-16

Judge Smith passed on a number OF
probate matters which were submit
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-16
25 Cents.

Two bits will buy copy of that pop
ular illustrated work on the Philippine
campaign, "On to Manila" at any once
of the Standard.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-09-16

Sunday excursion to PipestOne
Springs. Fare, 81 for round trip.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-09
The World Outside

The latest production of Minnie Mad
dern Fiske, a curtain-raiser entitled
Little Italy," is interesting as another
Of the realistic creations with whish
this actress has made her fame. This
play, from the pen of Horace B. Fry,
unlike most curtain-raiserS, is a play
with a serious motive, and was no
doubt produced because of its suitable
ity to Mrs. Fishes talents, rather than
its tendency to please an audience. The
scene is laid in the Italian quarter of
New York, which is known Whereabouts
as Little Italy" Guilia is the wife
Of Fabio, dull, weighty but we'll
meaning baker. Guilia is not happy in
New York-she signs for sunny italy.
and for a handsome Neapolitan singer
whom her parents prevented her from
marrying, although she loved him. She
prepares dinner for her husband, the
baker, and as she clears away the
dishes she hears a mandolin PLAYING
down the street, and an italian voice
singing She recognizes the voice as
that of her last lover, and cunningly
prevails upon Fabio to ask the singer
up to teach her the song. Fabio con-
sents, and calls to him from the win
dow. The baker goes out of the room
and passionate love scene 'ensues be-
tween the Guilia and her singer
Michele; the latter urges her to fly with
him, so she writes a few words to her
husband on scrap of paper, telling
him that she has never loved him, and
has gone away with another.
Just as she is ready to make her es-
cape, Fabio'S footsteps are heard and
Guilia in her fear decides to descend
in the dumb-waiter and meet Michele
below. She does so, and Michele and
Fabio salute as they pass each other
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/ he DR. anna.

The past week in Salt Lake. has been
splendid beginning, Electrically, for
the season Of gayety which always fol-
lows Lent Theatre-goerS will long re-
member the rare treat afforded them
by the Star Triumvirate" engagement.
The frame OF mind resultant from the
witnessing of performances like these.
makes it hard to find sympathy for the
people who say that the classic drama
is thing of the past. The play is
not everything, after all, for the public
VIII go to see a faYorite actor, and
will, incidentally tolerate or enjoy the
play at the same time. With a capable
cast the plays of Shakespeare still
draw, Notwithstanding the fact that
they are exceedingly long and require
the closest attention. There are some
few who delight in the mere rendition
of the lines-who like to read and study
for themselves. These are the people
who find the greatest pleasure in
Shakespearean performances. The aver
age citizen win tell you that he has
enough 10 think about during the day,
and when he goes TO the theatre, he
wants TO give his brain rest. This is
the reason that the school For Scan
dal" was the most popular play of the
engagement. Kathryn Kidder, Louis
James and Frederic Warde furnished
the reason why the other plays also
drew large audiences. In New York the
public would not so to see the greatest
actor living, in the greatest masterpiece
of all time. if the stage settings and
surroundings were not Of a most gor-
geous character. Thus nowadays does
appreciation of the intellectual in art
need a vast deal of helping from world
ly things.
But, in the case of Shakespeare, it
is like the playing Of the violin-it must.
be well done-done. in fact, by an art
ist-or else it is unbearable. Perhaps
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this is the reason for the unoopularity
OF the Shakespearean performance. OF
late years a star has wanted all the
glory for himself alone. and for while
ii was almost q, notorious fact that
the brighter the star the more inferior
the company, as though one bright
light would suffice to illuminate the
whole performance. Now there is a
tendency to return to the older custom
of strong companies. and this brings
With it the hope of an adequate revival
OF the classic drama. For some years
past the only successful performances
OF Shakespeare in New York We're
given at Days theatre-because the
company was excellent throughout 1t
will now be interesting to watch the
success Of the AIacLean-T Tyler anford
combination, which is giving Julius
Caesar" 'Othello,' etc. not only on
Broadway, but in a theatre which for
a long time has been the home of comic
opera and musical comedy.
In the spring there VIII be three, and
perhaps four, revivals of Romeo and
Juliet by our most prominent. Amer
lean actresses. and Henry Miller viii
head an organization on this side of
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Lake theatre for an engagement OF
next, when local theatre goers will
have their first opportunity of express
ing an opinion regarding this eminent
actors latest comedy hit, THE Med
der"
Stuart Robson has no peer as a CO.
median on the American stage. His in
| herent magnetism and splendid gift of
! expression long ago placed him on the
! pinnacle of the ladder of theatrical
| fame and the profession which he
/ graces and adorns with his unique per-
sonality. Mr.. Robson is always assured
OF cordial reception. If for no other
reason than the love and esteem in
which he is held as an intelligent eX-
ponent of comedy roles of which he
alone is possibly accredited with. more
original creations than any other player
who has trodden the boards of the
American stage in the past four de-
cades. Upon the occasion of his forth
coming engagement it would, however,
seem that Mr.. Robson does not intend
to rely upon his acknowledged personal
popularity to gain acclaim for THE
Meddler," inasmuch as the cast of
that comedy, which has been submitted,
contains the names of some of the
most prominent actors to be found in
the ranks of the profession at the pres
ent day. To vouch for the truth of the
above statement, it is only necessary
to quote their names. First of all there
is Marie Burroughs, who comes with
Robson as his leading lady. There are
few residents who Will not recall Marie
Burroughs, whose admirable art and
beautiful personality added so much to
the enjoyment of the several produc-
tons made in this country by that IA
nous London actor, e. S. Willard, with
whom she invariably shares the hon
ors, and to whose art much of MIR. Will
lard S success in this country must nee
essarily be attributed. In The Med
der Miss Burroughs is said to have
found congenial role, and one that
allows her ample opportunities for the
exploitation of her acknowledged gifts,
and also for the display of a particu-
larly fetching repertoire of handsome
gowns.
Frank C. Bangs, another member of
Mr.. Robson's company, is one of Amer
ica'S veteran actors, and his recent re-
turn to the stage, which was made with
Mr.. Robson's company, is an item of
intelligence that viii doubtless be re-
ceived with much pleasure by the elder
class of habitues, before whom he has
frequently demonstrated his right to
the title of one of Americas most in
telligent and legitimate players Mrs
Stuart Robson is still a member of her
distinguished husbands company, and
Will be seen in the role of a widow-in-
law, similar in atmosphere to the role
she essayed in 1.-The Henrietta" that of
Widow Odpike, a character which she
created and the performance of which
caused that veteran dramatic reviewer,
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at the door Fabio finds the scrap of
paper, but cannot read. He calls the
cnlld of his first wife to read il for
nm, and then sits in dumb desnsir
trying to realize what has happened
Just then a crowd of Italians pushes
II, bearing the MANNED and broken
form of Guilia, for the dumb-waiter
rope has broken, and she is in a diving
condition. Fabio is then torn bv con-
hlctlnS emotions, and attempts to stab
Michele, who sits beside Guilia. Mi
cheie discovers his intention and the
two men fight before the diving wo-
man, who utteTs cries of fear and
agony in her dying moments. Fabio
hnally ceases his attempts to murder
MlcheIe and throws himself sobbing be-
side his wffe'S body as the curtain
descends. AS one would imagine, the
settings were true to life. and the scene
was copied from a real tenement of the
Sums. The principal characters We're
played by Mrs. Fiske, Frederick Belle
vile and Tyrone Power, who were all
realistic, which in this case meant IN
washed, unattractiVe and generally
misers t'e
If MIS-. Fiske considers it her mis-
sion in the drama to show us the
seamy side of life, then she is remark
ably faithful to her purpose, and more
eXcusable for giving us plays like Lit
Tie Italy. Problem plays are nearly
all interesting as studies, and Little
Italy" is an episode with a moral, which
makes it more worthy of liberation. if
no more attractive, than many of the
other dramas with q motive"
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themselves-many Of them under as
surned names.
1t is rather like ancient history now,
but it would perhaps be just as well
to mention that the public of Salt Lake
was quite wrought up over that case of
bad faith on the part of the Ellis Opera
company. 1t was an unfortunate oc-
currence, inasmuch as the next time
anything of the kind is preached, the
people will be rather wary about their
patronage. 1t is to be hoped that in
future none of our local people will
become entangled in a matter of this
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The Grand.

A popular week is ahead for the
Grand. and Bobby GayIor win surely be
winner. He is an exceedingly funny
Irish comedian-one of the funniest that
has been seen in Salt Lake for some
time. He is not grotesque. like Johnny
Ray, and is therefore more pleasing to
many. He is irresistibly funny in a
style all his own-especially as a. teller
of stories. His company is well adapt
ed to the furious farce-comedy style of
the piece. and render good service. All
those who are in search OF pure amuse-
ment and hearty laugh will find their
WAY to the Grand this week
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nous jugglers. the four Johnsons. who
are direct from the Empire theatre,
London, and have won unqualified sue
cess all over Europe. A feature of the
bill will be the impersonation of the
dandy coon by George Primrose, whose
fame as an agile dancer and graceful
performer is worldwide. He will be as
sisted by four champion pickaninny
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walkers. As a whole. the Prim-
rose & Stockstader minstrels will be
one of the most imposing and enter
tanning companies to visit this city
Costun1ing and scenic embellishments
are said to be on a most magnificent or
der. The entertainment will be given
in black face
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-09
Primrose & Dockstader Ministries.


The union of the two clever artists,
George Primrose and Lew Docl1stader,
has resulted in the formation of
splendid minstrel company, and will be
seen here on Friday next at the Salt
Lake theatre.
1t is said that there are several dis
tinct departures from the minstrel style
as generally seen. To begin with, the
list of high-class performers is a long
one and embraces a great many par
ticularly bright lights. In the first part,
when the curtain goes up, the stage
setting will be seen to be of a very pre-
tentious nature and instead of the COM
pany being seated as is usual, only the
scenic environments will be discovered;
but, as the great military band under
the leadership of Carl Carleton starts
a stirring melody, the whole company
Will come upon the stage and take it's
place. The orchestra will be in charge
of Professor Latham. The end men are
George Primrose, Lew Dockstader, Lew
Sully and Jimmy Wall. The vocalists
Edward hansen, Harry Ernest, John
Perry, B. S. Carnes, Manuel Romano
and w. H. Thompson. In the olio will
be the marvellous Deonzo brothers, the
great trick barrel jumpers, who, as
fitting finish to their splendid act, give
an exhibition of high jumping; and let
it be stated right here that they claim
the championship of the world and are
ready to post money for a wager with
all corners. After these gentlemen come
the well-known travesty trio--Howe,
Wall, Lew Sully-in most thoroughly
entertaining musical act, introducing
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and playing numerous musical instru-
ments, some of which are new to most
people. They will be followed by that
prime minister of monOlogist, Lew
Dockstader, whose humorous remarks
and up-to-date songs stir the risibilities
of ALL Next to hold the stage are the
musical blacksmiths, THE Quaker City
Quartette," followed by the world-fa-
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the country which viii also make a
feature Of Shakesoearean perform
ances. Is it possible that the time is
at hand when people will prefer
"othello" TO "Zaza." and 'The Tanning
Of the Shrew" to Mile. Fiji" and The
Girl From Gay Paree'? It hardly seems
probable in an age where the people go
wild over a. noYelty and continually de-
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kind. AS for the Ellis people they
should be made to realize that Salt
Lake viii be an excellent place to
avoid in future, and as for US, having
done without them thus far in life, we
can continue to do so without any
trouble.
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nand something new''-hardly prob
able that there will be drawing-room
discussions as to Hamlet's sanity. in
stead of the gowns worn in the produc-
ton Of the latest French comedy As
fad, Shakespeare will probably do
well for a seasOn-if the Bard of Avon
were alive to give US a new play occa-
sionally, it might be different Besides,
what would this growing band of
American playwrights do? They would
be forced to go before the footlights
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1899-04-09

Frederic Warde will star next season
with his own company, in classic re-
vivalS.
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Arrangements are now being made
for the appearance of Minnie Maddern
F'iske in London at an early date.
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AT A GLANCE.

Paderewski will visit this country
again next fall for a four months tour.
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Two English actresses playing Tn
Gay Paree'' applied to be naturalized
as United States citizens this week.
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Adolf Ritter Won Sonnenthal, said to
be the greatest living German actor,
has come to America for a season in
Nathan der Weise"
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Digby Bell. who recently was forced
into bankruptcy, had a big benefit ten
dered him in Chicago by his admirers.
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Cissie Lotus and Edna May are
among the latest asDirants for ali
mOpy.
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Stuart Robson at the Theatre.
Stuart Robson will come to the Salt
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There is a prospect that New York
may have four Juliets at one time
Maude Adams. Julia Arthur, Odette
Tyler and Julia MarLowe
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Mr.. AL Primrose, representing the
Primrose & Dockstader Minstrels, is in
the city
The management of a theatre named
after Admiral Dewey have sent him an
annual pass to the house.
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A notable stock company to go to san
Francisco this summer for a three
months season will be headed by Henry
Miller, e. ]. Morgan, Charles WalcOtt
and Blanche Burton. Besides several
Shakespearean plays, the repertoire will
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William Winter, to write of her. The
best comedy. actress in America
Other players of equal note included
in Mr.. Robsons support are found in
the persons of Harold Russell, Edwin
Widow Opdike, a character which she
Mabel Strickland and Ida Van Cort-
land.
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings
1.-The Meddler'' will be given, and 1.-TWO
Rogues and Romance" will form the
bill for Thursday.
The author of the latter is Mr.. Theo-
dore Bert Sayre, who describes his
work as bristlingly humorous comedy
of serious interest. The scenes of this
play are laid in Washington, and Mr..
Robson's part in it is that of an attache
of the British legation. Miss Marie
Burroughs, the comedians leading
lady, will be seen in the character of
the Rajah, the celebrated novelist with
a past. 1t is a role that calls for emo
tional work, and that it will be of
satisfactory character in the hands of
Miss Burroughs is a foregone conclu-
sion arrived at by her many admirers
who had the opportunity of seeing this
estimable lady in the several oroduc-
tions made in this country by Mr.. e.
S. Willard, whose leading lady she was
for three consecutive seasons.