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The times., 1899-04-02
NationaI-"Nathnn aaIc.-

A striking example of the fulfiIment OF
an ambition in the face of heavy odds is
afforded in Nat C. Goodwin, who comes to
the National this week in Nathan Hale"
Mr.. Goodwin has been a successful actor
ever since most theatregoers remember
him, and it was this success that fhre t
ened at one time to stand between him AMI
future. Having reached the limit of the
reputation that could be Won as a come
dian and beginning to aspire to more
worthy things, the present star began,
after his scoring in Turned Up" an en-
deavor TO draw forth tears as well as
laughter When this project was made
known Mr.. Goodwin was generally treated
as one who was to sacrifice himself in the
pursuit OF a ridiculous aim.
The player persevered despite this dis
couragement, and gradually forced the
public into taking his efforts seriously.
Having grounded himself on his pathel lic
portrayal in In Mizzoura," aud even left
That behind in more conspicuous offerings,
having obtained recognition for s talent
III Ambition" and for his charaeteriZai lol
OF An American Citizen" having finally
even won favorable criticism by his work
as Bob Acres in The Rivals" Mr.. Good
win applied to Clyde Fitch for a p ay that,
II not tragedy. was at least more notable
ior us dramatic force than for anything
else Nathan Hale" was the result. and
in the piece Mr.. Goodwin not only achieved
the commendation of those who had pre-
vioIsiy admitted only that he was the best
iarceur on the American stage but from
dsnizens of the few cities in which he had
never been able to appear with profit.
Nathan Hale is described as being lust
the sort of presentation best qualified 10
have accomplished this evolution. In It's
story Mr.. Fitch has taken up the life OF the
Revolutionary hero and treated it in a
manner said TO be most effective Incl
dentaliy, he has introduced an element of
romance by making the spy fall in love
with Alice Adams, a young girl who was
one of his pupils while he was teaching
school. The development Of these roles
may be supposed TO give wide scope for the
emotions, and thus to afford ample oppor-
tunities for able work from Mr.. Goodwin
and his talented wife, Maxine Elliott.
The star is supposed to have done his
part in making Nathan Hale" triumph
in more ways than one. Not only has he
given the piece an elaborate scenic inyes-
ture and costumed his people most tastily,
but he has supplied himself with a compa-
ny that seems to be OF rare merit. In this
organization are included such people as
Gertrude Elliott, Estelle Mortimer. Hattie
Russell, William IngersoIl, Thomas oberIe,
Clarence Handyside and others. The only
matinee TO be given during the engagement
occurs on Saturday
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legged public opinion and determined to
cease his Dissertation of the Sabbath"
Meanwhile the quarrel here became so
loud that it was heard in other cities and
the daily newspapers commenced printing
articles in ridicule OF the stand being made
locally. fair sample of these is the fol-
lowing clipping from the New York Tele-
graph" of some days since:
There is tumult in Washington over the dis.
covery that no legal prohibition exist, in regard
TO sunday theatrical performances in the District
oil columbia As consequence of this condition
OF analfs the city is already overloaded with sab
nath evening 'saered concerts, and there Is some
talk OF giving sunday performances in the reg
ular theatres, as i done in san Friuci-co Chi
cago, Cincinnati, St Louis, and New Orleans
The church folks are in great state uf alarm
over the threatened invasion Gf their rights but
they wont be able to do anything about il until
the next session OF Congress, even ii they sue
ceed in bringing about 4 change at that time
Naturally. they don't like the kind Of opposi-
tion provided by fir,t-rate theatrical entertain
ments, which are calculated to draw larger and
better pleased audiences than often finds in
a church Of a Sunday night But they will
have time to think over it pretty thoroughly he
tween now and the rccORyening OF the National
Legislature.
This story, while perhaps hardly chari-
table in its view OF the motive which has
led the righteous into their present diff
may De taken as an tAttlltul tx
ample of what has been being printed al
through this portion of the country abou.
the aforesaid tempest. II certainly shows
that the steps taken by church people in
an affair which does not concern them in
any way whatever have laid them open to
scurrilous remark and to ungratifying sus-
picion.
Though it can hardly be advisable to
give in little space any argument for or
against Sunday entertainment ii may be
said without reservation that no evil has
ever been wrought by wholesome amuse-
ment on one night or another. There are
few countries Of Europe in which the first
day of the week is not made a gala oeca-
sion. In Germany. France. Spain, Italy,
Austria. Switzerland. and even in England.
the Sabbath is time for general rejoicing
that is rejoicing and not forced solamnity.
The principal theatres in the first six OF
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as his reputation as THE March King"
was formed by compositions published
while he was conductor of the Marine
Band. THE Bride Elect" was written be-
fore the time OF lei CAPTAIN" but it was
refused by no less a person than DeWolf
Hopper, and so was laid away until after
the newer work had established the talent
of its producer The bright melodies. the
rhythmicaI waltzes, the catchy topical
songs and above all, the swinging march
es in "El Captain" made Mr.. Sousa seem
the most promising of the many laborers
in his field.
The piece has amply justified expecta-
tions. Not only was its success in the
hands OF Mr.. Hopper instantaneous and
lasting, but the vehicle has been
bonanza for the people who are now pre-
senting ii. Prolonged engagements in the
larger cities and profitable ones in smaller
places have shown that many did not see
the opera during its first two seasons or
that having seen IT, they were not averse
to another experience. No new Offering
could have been so fortunate
The cast engaged in staging "El Captain"
this year is composed Of many entertainers
who are said to be most able. The title
role is played by Edward EagletOn, a young
comedian of promise, while Kate Michole-
na, a soprano whose voice is supposedly
clear and sweet, sings the part of Isabel
The remainder of the characters in the Of
fering are assumed by Lillian Harper, Neva
Rosa, Irma Miller. Edwin p Wilks, Fred
erick knight, John Dunsmore Harry Car
ter, ]. Coulter Hynes, and an efficient
chorus. An augmented orchestra also
figures in the production. Eel Captain"
will be seen this week at the Academy of
Music.
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several entertainers who are known to be
able in their various and several lines The
directors of the house claim that no single
act to be contributed on tomorrow after
noon Will merit condemnation.
Considerable stress is laid on the en-
gagement here of Georgia Gardner and
Edgar Atchison- Ely, who are to appear in
twenty minute sketch, entitled My
Wife's Stratagem." During the action of
this bit one or two unique specialities are
TO be introduced and Others of their sort
will be given by George Felix and Lydia
Barry when they present THE Vaude-
vile Craze" Miss Barry is the daughter
OF the late William Barry and won many
ADMIRERS in Washington through her work
with him in The Rising Generation"
She has recently scored heavily in the
New York music halls and should be well
able to please the patrons of the Grand
Another very amusing turn" should be
that contributed BY Prof. Wormwood's
Dog and Monkey Show" This collection
OF trained animals was seen here earlier
In the season and made a hit. The
beasts have repertoire of feats that con-
sumes two hours and as they are only al
loted twenty five minutes by Managers
Burke and Chage 1t may be understood that
much OF their present performance will be
new. The Bootblack Quintette,'' once
feature OF the bills exploited by Hyde's
comedians. is also ''on the list" while
Hadley and Hart are to contribute
musical act and Little Gertie Cochran will
prove that she is really "a ten-year- old
mental wonder" by replying to all sorts
OF questions put to her by audiences. Ed
win +. Reynard, an English ventriloquist,
is announced in the advertisements and
the Harvey Sisters end the roster The
entertainment given is promised to be re-
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The Grieve. Testimonial.

what will probably be the greatest vau-
deyi,ie performance ever given in the city
OF Washington is to take place on next
Thursday evening at the Bijou. where Pro-
prietors Johnson and Ritter are to show
their appreciation Of his services by ten
dering Manager Grieves a testimonial BEN
eft. Percy S. Williams, Director Of the
Brooklyn Novelty Theatre; Harry S.
Healey. director of the Newark Auditori-
um; Louis Robie. director of Waldmann's
Theatre; s. ]. Poll, director OF Polls The
atre. and William Morris, of George Le-
mans Exchange, have been constituted
committee and they have fur
nished remarkable list of people Among
these are Signor Liberatti, a solo cornet-
Ist, who will appear in conjunction with
Haleys Band; Marie Dressier. late of the
Casino forces; Frank Bush, Mr.. and Mrs.
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BijOu-NnudeyiIIe,

A number of good things are promised
for this week at the Bijou-not visionary
good things" but people whose work has
long since won recognition, and who can
not fail to be entertaining. Chief among
these is Maud Nugent a serio-comic who
has pleased patrons of variety houses since
her childhood. Johnnie Carroll, the cele-
brated laugh -provoker. is also on the bill
Assisted by Ada Crawford. he will be seen
in sketch that is supposed to give both
ample opportunity for fun making These
performers will be supported by Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Budworth, sketch team;
George Graham, monologist: Mitchell and
Prince, vocalists; the Pattens in musical
act: Salma, noveltyist: the manipulators
of the American Vitagraph, and the Bijou
Stock Company
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Lnfayette-"Ln Belle Helene"

Nothing grows more quickly just row
than the excessiveness OF public demand,
and, despite the continual cry for return
OF the 'palmy days it is distinctly true
that the performances accepted by theatre
goers twenty years ago would not he toll
Grated at this period OF necessity the
grade of productions has advanced as gen.
eral requirements have waxed greater and
the result is that the amusement seeking
now receive more for their outlay than
ever before. One proof of this is in the
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benefit to be rendered Prof Crossley. late
instructor OF athletics at the Columbia
athletic Club. tonight at the Columbia
Theatre. has provided an excellent bill for
that occasion. In view of the fact that con-
siderable feeling has been aroused against
Suhuay entertainments within the last
week it might be well to explain that the
performance will be a concert in the strict
est sense of the word. A number of we'll
known local musicians are to take part
IN the affair. among them being THE
madrids, guitar and mandolin club of
notable reputation. The entire Offering
should be most enjoyable, and this fact
together with the popularity Of the ben
hciary, will probably draw large audi
eGce to the Columbia.
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these nations make all their first produc-
lions on that evening and are always as
sured OF the largest and most IA shiona ani ,
audiences. And yet-with the possible ex-
ception OF Spain-no one can Ge-lare that
the inhabitants of European cities are rot
as law-abiding as elevated and even as
religious rs are those OF the United States.
As is mentioned in the clipping repub-
lished above. there are number OF places
IN this country in which Sunday anuse-
ments have come to be considered the
usual thing Besides San Francisco. Chi
cago. Cincinnati. and st. Louis. entertain
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Maryland stamped him as the best heavy
man in this country, was secured TO imper-
senate Svengali, and Godfrey Stein
Washingtonian of marked ability. was
given the role of Gecko. Mary Van Buren,
rehearsed for the name part. Nine. Wizard
was put in the hands of a third member
of the company seen at the
Garden. Madame Cottrelly;
George Trader was selected to portray Zou-
zou, and Harry Gwynette and Mrs. F. NJ.
Bates were chosen for representatives of
DR.. and Mrs. Bagot. Finally Georgia
Wells. Daisy Hammack. Corinne Parker,
Alice Plxley. and Adora Andrews were
taken for grisettes. and the casting of
"Trilby" was completed.
The material thus brought to hand has
been admirably fashioned by continual re-
hearsal until there can be little doubt that
tomorrow nights rendering will be well
nigh perfect one. Frederick Schaefer
has been busy for some time painting spe-
cial scenery for the piece and prominent
New York costumer has been furnishing
the dresses. Altogether the first perform
ance given at the Columbia by the new
Frawley Company should be notable one
and much may be expected of it. The sale
of seats for the event opened Thursday and
has been progressing most satisfactorily.
The times., 1899-04-02
SantanclIi ut Willard Hail.

Santanelli. the hypnotist, will begin q
brief engagement in this city tomorrow
evening at willard Hall. He is said to
come well recommended from the West,
while his recent successful appearance at
Hammerstein's Olympia. in New York.
goes far to attest his merit. The enter
tainment given supposedly departs from
the usual, in that it contains less horse
play and more instructive matter than is
generally seen.
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A very charming and entertaining young
woman is said to be Miss New York. Jr. >"
who has arranged to spend a week at Man
ager Kernan's place of amusement. and
who will give her first reception there to-
morrow afternoon. She has been touring
the country for two seasons and is said to
have made many friends and admirers
during that time. In her local appearance
she will be assisted by James and Sadie
Leonard. athletes and comedians: Post and
Clinton. enterprising punsters and testers;
THE Craig Trio which plays on musical
instruments Of its own invention; the
Akimo Japanese troupe, equilibrists and
jugglers: The Casino Comedy Four" in
songs and dances. and Lawrence Crane,
who is described as the mysterious Irish
man." All of these people assist in pro-
viding performance of the burlesque,
Fun on the Royal Blue Line" and their
presence guarantees a pleasant time for
the guests of Miss New York, Jr."
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Halls of the Ancieut..

The Halls of the Ancients, which is To-
Gated from 1872 to 1918 New York Avenue.
is becoming more and more pace for
visitation every day. The novel aspect of
the building prompts many TO enter, and
once inside the many oddities in great and
small things-from pottery TO arch lecture
claim attention and interest. Curator
Franklyn T. Smiths half-hourly lectures
are also most instructive, and altogs ther
there is every reason why the Halls should
be resort for the curious and the Earned.
the amusement seeking and the scholarly.
The times., 1899-04-02
The MutOscOne.

Despite the fact that The Mutoscope
Parlors" have now been in running order a
Pennsylvania Avenue continues large. This
is partially the result of the excellence of
the machines and partially due to the reg
ularity with which the views are changed.
Bona fide pictures OF the Windsor Hotel
fire will be placed on the rolls this week.
and it is expected that these will keep the
rooms continually crowded. Certainly,
having obtained them speaks volumes for
The enterprise OF the management.
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Philip and J. C. Miron, the least familiar
with things theatrical may readily see
that the company is not a mediocre one.
The principals in the cast are said to be
gwen every opportunity for display of
talent, both through the contingencies of
the vehicle and by their surroundings An
augmented orchestra, under the direction
OF j. 5. Hitler, renders the Accomplishments
TO the opera. while a chorus which is
supposed to number hundred persons aids
IN completing The ensemble. A plentiful
investure of scenery and costumes that
make up in quality what they lose in guam
titty are included in the promises made
in advance for the presentation and augur
well for those who decide to visit the
Lafayette for the purpose of seeing La
Belle Helene"
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Grand-NBudeyilIe.

Frequent experiments on the part of
weil-known managers throughout this
country have demonstrated the fact that
with dramatic or vaudeville attractions
the average theatregoer would rather
see number of wholly competent people
than single star and mediocre support
There are no headliners in the bill to be
offered this week at the Grand but the
roster announced includes the names OF
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Arthur sidman, Joe Welch, Herbert Wilke,
and Dorothy Morton. Charles Grapewin
and Anna Chance, James and Fannie DON
novan. Mr. and Mrs. Goodman. and others
The entertainment will undoubtedly be en-
joyable and the house crowded.
The times., 1899-04-02
Academs-..isI Cnnitnn.

Those who are familiar with the works
of John Philip Sousa-and few in Washing
ton are not-will not need to be told
that it was on lei Captain" that he found
ed his fame as an operatic composer even
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treated by local amusement lovers. bet
ter Holy Week has not been seen here in
some time and managers have reason TO
eongratulate themselves upon this fact.
The times., 1899-04-02
The !. Crors.Icy Concert.

The committee of five which has been
arranging programme for the testimonial
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Kernan's-"Miss View York Jr.,

nned in every particular and should be
fully up to the standard set at the Grand
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GREAT FALLS NOTES.

Mrs L. L. Harmon returned yester-
day after an absence of several months
in the East
Miss Helen Parker arrived last night
from Ogden and will be the guest OF
Miss Rinker.
Mrs. A. Brown and the children have
returned to this city from a visit In
Teton county.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Marion of Otter
creek are visiting friends in this city
for few days.
Mrs George P. Marsh. who has been
visiting friends in Tacoma, returned
yesterday,to this city.
The 3-year-old daughter of H. NJ
Luther fell down stairs yesterday after
noon, breaking an arm.
Miss Gertrude Man of st. Cloud
Mimi, has been elected drawing teacher
in the Great Falls schools.
Mrs. f., M. Whalen and Mrs. G. w.
Porter of Minneapolis are the guests OF
Mr.. and Mrs. A. e. Dickerman.
Mr. and Mrs. l.. r. Fogle, who were
recently married in Minneapolis, have
arrived in this city and will occupy a
residence on the north side.
Grace Vrome, the 4-year-old daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Vrome of Tiger
Butte, strayed from home this week
and was absent over night. The family
dog accompanied her and played the
part of defender.
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NEIHART NOTES.

Wolves entered the corral of w. B.
Buchanan on Willow creek the other
night and killed 70 lambs.
been called to Traverse City, Mich, by
the serious illness of her father
Misses Ida and Mae Sutton spent a
part of the week visiting friends in
Great Falls.
Miss Nettie Gervais has returned to
her home in Monarch this week. She
has been attending school in Great
Falls for the past year.
Jerry Kelleher of kibbey met with a
misfortune this week. He had brought
a load of dressed hogs to- Neihart 5and
left his team standing in Main street
for few minutes. 1t started and ran
as far as the hose house, where an cleo
trio light pole was encountered with
terrific force. The pole was broken by
the shock into three sections, one of
which fell upon the team, killing one
horse and seriously injuring the other
Harvey Ramsey has returned to Mel
hart from a visit to his old home in
Spring Hill, Kan.
j. j. G. Burns, the Belt lawyer, visited
Neihart this week and announced mis-
intention of removing to this camp for
the practice Of his profession.
The city council is contemplating the
removal of the hose house to an unused
street and erecting in addition ito it a
building which may be used for all
town purposes 1t would save about $50
per month in rent.
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strengthening the defenses as much as
possible and did good work until re-
lieved by the foreman of the railway
section gang. The scene that followed
is described by the Herald:
I'm less than two hours the break
occurred. The fire bell was rung and
everybody available turned out to do
what they could to alleviate the dam
gers and to protect property, A surg
ing torrent bore down through the town
between Main street and the railroad
grade, filling cellars and washing at
the foundations of the best buildings
in town. Tons and tons of debris, cord
wood, barrels and railroad ties were
floating high where a few minutes be-
fore had been dry ground The grade
of every cross street in town was cut
in two by ahrasure of the seething
flood. All that night the firemen and
other citizens worked protecting and
saving property, and not few mar
row escapes from drowning are re-
ported.
Next day the citizens cut a hole
through the railroad grade at Keegan
street to allow part of the water. to
find its natural channel. This afforded
at least some protection to property in
the main part of town, but most of the
damage had already been done. To re-
pair the streets and alleys will cost
hundreds of dollars. and the loss sur
fered by private individuals will reach
at least $4,000"
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Changes in tho Navy.

New York. June ga special to the
Herald from Washington says: Captain
H. G. Taylor, who commands the Indiana,
and whose term at sea has expired, has
applied to the department for permission
to remain on his present duty until No
vember, when the department expects
Rear Admiral Sampson to relinquish COM
mand of the North Atlantic station.
About the same time the tour of sea duty
of Captain Sigsbee, commanding the Tex
as. will expire, and he will be placed on
shore duty. When Rear Admiral Samp-
sor hauls down his flag Captain r. F.
Chadwick of the New York will probably
request shore duty. One hundred and
twenty-five men. who will comprise the
regular crew of the Hartford which will
be placed in commission under the COM
mand of Commander ]. NJ. Hawley have
left Brooklyn for Mare island Comman-
der Hawiey has received reports from re-
cruiting officers showing that they have
already shipped to Mare island 260 of the
300 green men who will be trained as man.
of-warsmen on the Hartford. Acting Sec
rotary Allen has sent letter to Rear Adj
miral Watson directing him to issue a
general order authorizing officers and en-
listed men of the Atlantic squadron to
purchase commissary stores from army
commissaries.
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BLUE ROCK GROUP.
The Claims VIII BE Worked by Railroad
Men.

Great Falls, June 26-The railway
men of this city have organized among
them a mining company to work the
Blue Rock group of claims in or near
Clancy. For several weeks they have
been busy getting machinery together
and have already shipped to the mine
about $4,000 worth. In the lot was the
rock crusher formerly belonging to and
used by Henry Vogel in preparing a
foundation for the Central avenue paw
ing and it is the idea that by first run
ming the rock through this machine it
will be delivered in better shape to the
10 stamps and still relieve the strain
of work placed upon that part of the
machinery. They have also shipped a
concentration of one table, with which
they are going to experiment, and if
that proves successful they will pur-
chase a more elaborate concentrating
plant. The ore, according to test
made by assay, runs from $40 to $50 in
gold and the mine is SO located that the
process of extracting 1t is more nearly
quarrying than mining. The company
is known as the Gold Hill Mining e.
Milling company and the officers are:
Joseph Houle, president; Joseph APP
pleby, vice president and manager; F.
A. Bruce, secretary and treasurer
These, with Pat Germ and George III.
Stanton, form the board of trustees.