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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09
THE STAGE
IN GOTHAM.
Arthur Crispin's Theatrical Cos
sip..-''In Gay Paree'' and
its PecuIiarities.
Copyright, 1899 by Arthur Crispin,l

TCopyright, 1899 by Arthur Crispin.l
The Casino in this city does nOt&3p-
pear to be able to get genuine success
which shall be at the same time devoid
of suggestion, or, to give it its proper
name, filth ''In Gay Paree, the latest
offering at that home of gay frivoiity,
is not only not clean, but, what is
worse from the Casino standpoint, it is
nneit Their very funny nor very interesting.
vther thing that is distinct draw
back to its lasting popularity is that
such suggestiyeness as it does contain
is not in any sense witty or snappy and
appears to have been yanked in by the
hair of the head for no other reason
than that it was supposed to be
naughty.
The public Of the country have at
times taken the bit between their teeth,
SO to speak, and have refused to accept
New Yorks dictum with reference to
matters theatrical. Especially has this
been the case with regard to musical
farces in which considerable violence
was done to the properties. New York
has tolerated such entertainments when
the suggestiveness has been accompa-
MED by bright repartee and where the
appeared to be the logical outcome of
the story sought to be told, but for
plain, soggy filth American audiences
even those in this city, have no use
whatever.
The mounting of ''In Gay Paree" is
elaborate in the extreme. The color
scheme is truly startling in its origi-
nality, and the ballets are really COM
mendable, except that they are to some
extent strained to admit of movements
which will unduly attract the attention
of the masculine portion of the audi
ence. The scenery, too, is magnificent,
and in fact no expense has been spared
In any department. The acting is we'll
cared fer, the principal honors going to
Miss Mabel Gilman, whose work pos
Sesses an indefnable charm that is
simply Irresistible.
I'm Gay Paree'' appear to be doing
quite wen at the Casino just now, but
if it should develop into a substantial
and permanent success after curiosity
concerning it shall have died out shall
be very greatly surprised.
Americans at Home" by Grace Liv-
ingston Furness and Abby Sage Rich
ardson, which was produced at the Ly-
ceum theatre, in this city a short time
ago, and which was generally regarded
as being about the most emphatic fail
ure which that popular playhouse has
ever fathered, has been taken off, and
the remainder of the stock company's
season will be filled out with new
play. Everything was unfortunate
about Americans at Home" Even
the title was bad selection, for it was
manifestly suggested by Americans
Abroad" an adaptation by the same la
dies of a play by Sardou, which, by the
way, failed to arouse any unwonted en-
thusiasm along Fourth avenue, or any
other avenue That, though trifie of
itself, nevertheless initiated strongly
against the success of Americans at
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09
STORIES OF THE STAGE.

In speaking of Mr.. Broadhurst's de-
parture from pure farce into the dra-
matte comedy field Mr.. Hoyt said 10
him just prior to the production Of the
i'll fated The Last Chapter, of which,
at the time, great things were expect
ed:
You are producing your new play
just in the right time. About one more
success like What Happened to Jones
and Why Smith Left Home would
have so established your reputation as
a writer of farce that the public could
not be persuaded to take you seriously,
and your very name would be handi-
cap TO anything of an emotional nature
you might write. To illustrate" Mr..
Hoyt continued, while / was still at
my home city in New Hampshire before
| ever thought of writing a play l was
managing the local theatre. | had
booked q course of entertainments
which included the foremost humorous
lecturer Of that day. The night came
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

dRA-Np OfffSA f1O0SE-. OAiI-hs
Shearer and company, solid week in rep
ertoire at popular prices. Monday night
Dangers OF a Great CITY.
Among the notable engagements
Stuart (who will essay the role of Isa-
bella )has made for 1892" is young
lady who naturally has created SEN
sation ON this and the other side of the
water, Miss Stella Gilmore. who has
been pronounced by painters and sculp-
tors, both in Europe and America land
who in her extreme girlhood was pro-
tege of that famous sculptor, Mr.. Bar
tholdi, the designer of the beautiful
statue which stands in New York har-
Dor as a gift of the French nation TO
America) will pose in the beautiful
visions of Art as presented in 1892. .
Miss Gilmore, beside being the feature
of the Vision of Art plays Don Juan,
in which parts her physical accomplish
ments are shown to the best advantage.
Miss Gilmore is member of one OF
Cincinnnati's leading families. "1492'
will be at the Opera House Saturday,
April 18th, matinee and night.
When Tommy Shearer" and his
clever company of fifteen star artists
open at the Grand Opera House on
Monday, April 10th for a weeks run in
high class attractions and pleasing spe-
cialties it is safe to say there will be
very few vacant seats. Tommy Shear
err is considered the most prolific and
original comedian on the repertoire
stage. Whatever he promises he per
forms His company is exceptionally
strong in comedy and specially talent.
Ten, twenty and thirty cents are his
prices Monday night the sensational
comedy drama Dangers Of a Great
City" with all special scenery. Ladies
tickets recognized at the reserve seat
sale where seats should be secured in
advance The sensation of the age,
"Cyrano de Bergerac." No advance in
prices. Matinees Wednesday and Sat
urday.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09
REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
Deeds Left for Record at Clerk Robertson s
ONCE Yesterday

Deed made September 5, 1898, by
David NJ Alexander and wife and
Judson A. Mann, assignee. to John w.
Blake, for a piece of land in Greggs-
vile. Consideration, $2l0
Deed made April 8, 1899, by John C.
F. Freese to J. T. Stone, for the north
half of lot No. So in d. Zane's addl-
ton. Consideration, 81 700.
Deed made April /, 1899, by William
F. Bayha and wife to Thomas Johns.
for lots Nos. %, 20 and q on the plat
laid out by Henry NJ. Russell % John
j. Jacobs, special commissioners. Con-
sideration, $4,000.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

Pierce, well known physician. stop
ped TO pay his toll he observed to the
gatekeeper, Considering the benevo-
lent character of our profession, |
think you ought to let us pass free of
charge No, no. DOCTOR replied the
man; we can't afford that. You send
too many "deadheads" through here as
it is The story travelled, and the
word became fixed"
A short time ago a woman stepped
up to the box Office at the Chestnut
Street theatre, Philadelphia Give me
ticket for this afternoons perform
ance," she said.
There's no performance here this
afternoon, madam" said Mr.. Allison,
the treasurer.
Why, thought there was a special
matinee advertised for Thursday" said
the woman.
That's at the opera house." said Mr..
Allison.
oh, yes, so it is" responded the
lady. What's playing there?"
Nathan Hale" answered Mr.. Ali
son.
Il know Nathan Hale's there said
the woman. but what does he play ?''
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09
FINAL GESTURES OF THE POPE BEsroWNG THE APOSTOLIC BLESSING


anorH Ia id since h hen and shipped in thang altered al h
msf these ~ by and til bne1cio Especial epraOryr mak
Of h benedict Thousand Of S ~ hln he al okn ope mAeap lgimag
t him W graf o he gentle made pb % them f % " if the had hke
prseme
b n Carol Tor Md nc dN OF ek nd the aupce of
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n
De NJ crow d Com d I
of Htal a Ii of the young
W the has been large
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

should be little left to desire, especially
when it is considered that the work has
been made to order for Mr.. Daniels and
that every possible advantage has been
taken of the chunky but diminitive
comedians quaint personality and in
imitable peculiarities of manner and
speech. Mr.. Ranken is gentleman
of much ability in his chosen field of
work, and Mr.. La Shelle is an ex-news-
paper man of excellent reputation,
who has temporarily abandoned jour
nalstic work only because of the great
er allurements of theatrical manage
ment, in which he has been eminently
successful OF Mr. Herbert nothing
need be said. There is no musician in
this county with a better reputation as
a composer of light and jingly, though
at the same time commendable. music
If "rhe Ameer" should prove success
ful. it will be Mr. Daniels main de-
pendence next season, while if it should
fail to score, this shrewd management
will have ample opportunity during the
summer to alter its arrangements,
either by securing a new opera or by
whipping The Ameer" into perfect
shape.
The theatrical season has practically
closed. and a review of the successes
and failures might not be amiss at this
time 1t may be said at once that the
former have largely outnumbered the
latter In fact it is doubtful whether
New York has enjoyed so prosperous a
season as the one just closing, during
the last double decade. The plays or
American manufacture have for some
reason or other not shown up very
well, and disproportionately large
number of the failures are to be found
among them. Another point which
will not afford much comfort to those
who admire the drama In its most
worthy and cleanest phases is the
money success scored by such awful
things as THE Turtle and Mile. Fiji"
to say nothing of a number of other
entertainments of lighter character,
OF which the best that may be said is
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

Vesey has suddenly blossomed out as a
brilliant actress and is now retained by
Sir Augustus Harris for his operate pro-
auctions at the Drury Lane. 1t was at
this theatre that Miss Vesey made her
first public appearance in 1885. when she
was but Il years old. so it will be seen
that the lady in question is still mere
child, as actresses go
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09
A FINE ATTRACTION.

shearer Repertoire Company Win be Here
All Next Week.
The patrons of the Grand Opera
House will have solid weeks enjoy
ment, commencing Monday. April 10th.
The popular comedian, Tommy Shearer,
will bring his clever company of Is
star artists in a series of high class
comedies and dramas. with q host Of
pleasing specialties. Tommy Shearer
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09
A NEW STAR IN LONDON.

The latest charming little lady to dance
her way into the hearts of the theatre
going people of England is Miss Katie
Vesey. who is the clever niece of an equal
Nv clever aunt known to the world for
many years as Miss Emily soldene. Miss
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

been able to study and commit to mem
Cry part that is both lengthy and ex-
hausting, and then, better still, to en-
act the role il an artistic manner.
ARTHUR CRISPIN.
New York, April Z.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09
MODJESKA'S TEARS.

Nine. Modjeska the famous actress,
is one of the few people who can do two
things at the same moment. She will
sit upon the stage apparently writing a
letter that causes her the greatest grief
and agony-the tears running down her
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

Home" To cap the climax, the story
was so absolutely conventional and so
poorly told that even the warmest ad
mirers of the Lyceum theatre could not
find courage to give it their unqualified
commentator. And when that cOndi-
tion prevails with reference to a play
at the Lyceum its case is hopeless, for
there is no theatre in this city which
has so devoted and SO uncompromis-
ingly loyal a clientele as that house.
'Trelawny of the Wells" was a huge
success, as it deserved to be. but it
would seem that Americans at Home"
has made as strong record in one di-
rection as ''Trelawny" did in the other.
Fred M. Ranken has supplied the
lyrics and portion of the book of "The
Ameer," comic opera which will be
produced this spring by the Frank Dan
iels Opera Company. Mr. Kirke La
Sheele, Mr.. Daniels manager, is re-
sponsible for the remainder of the Ii
bretto, while that master of light mus
ic, Victor Herbert, has composed the
score. With such a combination there
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

Lash's Jewelry Store is now located
at 1045 Main street next door to Lock S
shoe store) in one of the prettiest
rooms in the city
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

Wall Paper, Room Mouldings, etc
Bring your ideas to us and we will aid
you in fixing up your bed room, parlol
or dining room.
JOS. GRAVES SON, 18th st.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

The sample Lineanan Co. win sell to-
morrow (Monday) so Ladies' Tailor Made
Suits, $3.50 value at SA.65.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

The Sample Lingaman Co. will sell Mon
day 1000 yards good yard wide Unbleach-
ed Muslin, kind sells every place at Lac,
for l-2c
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

Up the street, down the street, to the
White Swan Laundry, out of alleys. out OF
hooks. packages going to the White Swan
Laundry. The cause. best work in city.
Phone $50.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

that they were less bad than the two
denominations already mentioned. On
the road business was very bad in the
small towns until well along toward the
LIST of December, when it took a decid-
ed brace and eventually became ex-
tremely good.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

The Sample Lin ga man Co. viii sell Mon
day 900 yards good yard wide Unble ach-
ed Muslin, kind sells every place at l-4c.
for Lee.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

Are you aware that we put new neck
bands and new wristbands on your shirt
free of charge, at the White Swan Laundry.
Phone $50.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

If you are lover of horseflesh, call
at Coffland & McCoy's stables, corner
Market and Tenth streets. and inspect
his stock CT Ohio animals.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

New spring novelties in all priced
Wall Papers, Room Mouldings. etc.
JOS. GRAVES, SON.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

Shirt waists will soon he with US. Begin
at once to have them done at n first class
laundry. The White Swan Laundry is first
class in every respect. 1O11 Market street.
Phone $50.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

Just received full line of Ladies',
Misses and Childrens Spring Shoes,
embracing style, quality and comfort.
L. V. BLOND, 1875 Main street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09
MINING STOCKS.

The Sampled ingaman Co. Will sell Mon
day 200 yards good yard wide UnbIeach-
ed Muslin, kind sells every place nt 6 I-sc.
for i-2c.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

The Sample-Lingaman Co. will sell to
morrow (Monday) so Ladies' Tailor-M Made
suits, $3.50 value at %4.65.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

Music was once the handmade of re-
igion, and the pulpit and the library
have long been allied. 1t is seldom,
however, that the stage and the pulpit
hobnob together, but such they are
about to do. That delightful book by
Ian Maclaren. Beside the Bonnie
Brier Bush" has been dramatized by
James Macarthur and Augustus Thorn
as, and the piece has already been
tested in Washington and Chicago
with considerable success. The ex-
traordinary but much loved character
of the stern old highlander, Lachlan
Campbell, was taken by that veteran OF
the theatrical profession, Mr.. J. H.
Stoddart Although rs years of age,
this grand old man of the stage has
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

New spring novelties in all priced
Wall Papers, Room Mouldings, etc.
JOS. GRAVES SON.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

We guarantee all $3.50 shoes to be
the best in the city, at Seanor's, 1915
Market street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

Get your Fertilizer and Lawn Grass
Seed at Wilson & Mexican Co.'S new
hardware store, 1045 Market street.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

The Sample-Lingaman Co. Will sell to-
morrow (Monday) so Ladies' Tailor Made
Suits, 81. so value ut @4.65.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

The Sample Lingaman Co. will sell to-
morrow (Monday) so Ladies' Tailor Made
Suits, $3.50 value at S4.65.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09
ADJUSTMENTS

GRAND OPERA HOUSE: Tommy
Shearer and company solid week in rep
ertoire a popular prices. Monday night
Dangers OF Great CITY"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1899-04-09

L know Nathan Hale's there said
the woman. but what does he play %
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-06
81 SO PER ANN NJ,
Joe Wheeler's Latest.

Washington, Dec 2.-Gen
Joe Wheeler in a personal letter
received here today, dated at Ans
geles, Luzon, says: s'There are
more than 90 different tribes in
this island and very few of them
would submit to Agulnaldo's
rule. They say Aguinaldo and
his generals would like to govern
because it would give them great
power, and mauy of his soldiers
like the war because for the first
time in their lives they have au-
thority to carry gun. Many of
them are bandits who rob de-
fenseless people of their money
and sometimes murder them. If
we should withdraw there would
he warfare and anarchy in the ISL
ands and well.to-do people would
get some strong government to
come and take control.
"Aguinaldo publishes a paper
which is filed with expressions
from people of the United States
who are called anti imperIaIists
and | think were it not for these
expressions the inSurrection
would be closed.'' -
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-06
4 NARROW ESCAPE

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short time. gave myself up to
my Savior, determined i | could
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| would meet my absent ones
above My husbar w,s advised
to get DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds. l gave it q trial, took in
all eight bottles. 1t has cured me,
and thank God, l am saved and
now . we'll and health woman. :"
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500 RE w ARD, 500

The readers OF tni- paper Will be
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one dreaded disease that science n 70
been lie To cure In ali irs ages aud
that Is Eatarrh Halls tatarrn cure
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1" the medical fraternity atarrh he-
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Out II Went.

In the god old days in Ken
tucky there was court composed
of three magistrates to try Ger
tain cases appealed from II single
justice of the peace. The three
magistrates were backw nodsmen.
A case was being tried ore day
that was very important and sew
eral hours of listening to the read
ing of depositions and the argu
ments Of counsel, pro and con,
and pro and con again, had so
nearly entangled the court in a
labyrinth of perpIexing questions
of law and fact that they doubted
their ability t. blaze th9ir way
out. So tfey whispered to the
leading lawyer at the bar, who
was sitting bv as a spectator, and
asked him what he thought ought
to he done with the case.
~ think it ought to be thrown
out of court was the prompt
and emphatic reply.
That settled 1t.
"Mr Clerk" said the chief
magistrate, "pass up them pa,
pers"
The papers, were handed the
chief m gistrate.
"Now, MIR Sheriff. said he
deliberately, "open that window. "
The sheriff opened the window
and the case was thrown ont OF
court
The feud that followed lasted
for l 5 years. Waverly Magazine.
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1899-12-06
Treasurers Requested to Hurry to
columbia.

State Treasurer Zimmerman
says that county treasurers are
slow in turning in their collections
and he asks the newspapers to say
to them that "they had better be
in hurry DR. Zimmerman
says the interest on the state debt
is due January /, and he won't
have money available to pay up
unless treasurer's cash up soou.-
columbia Record.
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II HI H L a ~ Q a . T. Tl ft7 -I1Is /, r i II
Weddings in November and De-

Weddings in November and De-
The number of handsome pres.
ents that have left our store in
dicates a lively month for Cupid.
We take great pleasure in help
ing you out of the perplexity into
which it always gets one to have
to make wedding or Christmas
present. Discriminating visitors
are delighted with what we are
showing in standard every day
china and table ware. The quality,
the splendid variety, and low
price, makes our china department
a pleasure to us and n profit to
oar many customers.
Our line of Bric Brac and
odd things for Christmas is far
ahead Of any thing we have ever
shown.
Our Jewelry and Silverware are
certainly ahead of anything we
ever saw outside of a city, and
we challenge the state to show a
prettier variety OF Ladies Watches,
long chains and silver novelties
than can be seen right here, and
the prices are as cheap and " little
cheaper than the same goods can
he bought elsewhere.
We have increased our large
I stock of Guns, received our 4th
lot today. We will not be able
to get any more of those SIS. 25
guns, and we have only hslf
dozen left. The stock of $1,000
guns is almost gone, and no more
to come, but We have got lots of
guns and the prices are right.
SANTA CLAUS has almost
completed his work here, and we
will be ready to ask the children
round to see what he left here, in
a few days. The line of dolls this
year, contains many new features,
which you can see for yourself
better than we can tell you. Our
line of toys while not So large, is
in point of quality far ahead of
anything we have seen here. Our
aim has been to get things that
would last more than'a day. How
will we have success We will
let you judge when you see the
stock. Come to see us.
BIC. HOUGH & co.
d" ...
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est blessing OF my life.
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DIR. MILES MEDICA