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The times., 1899-05-07
Acndemy-aA Lucky coon.v

Although during the last four or five
years, the negro has been very promi-
nent figure in the popular-priced theatres
the novelty of seeing performances given
by colored men and women does not
seem to have worn off as yet, and conse-
quently such organizations usually do an
excellent business. Two of the most for
tunate OF the sable bidders for popular ia
yor are Williams and Walker. ''the real
coons" who will be seen here this week at
the Academy OF Music. Both In and out
of that portion of the country through
which they are best known. in vaudeville
or legitimate fields, the comedians have
always done well. And as prosperity
brings cause for prosperity they have in
creased their companies and benefited their
audiences more and more with each sue
ceeding season. The climax of this effort
is said to have been reached at last. and
so 1t is that much may be expected from
them in their new farce, "A Lucky Coon"
The vehicle is not announced as being
anything coherent or probable, and no
claim is made for originality or humor in
its situations and episodes. II is merely
stated that "A Lucky Coon gives ample
excuse for the introduction of those spe-
cialties which have always been a feature
OF the Williams and Walker entertain
ments. incidentally. one or two of the in
cidents written in are supposed to give the
senior member of the firm opportunity for
the class OF work at which he excels,
while plenty OF chance is provided for such
songs. dances, choruses and cakewalks as
the negro is known to do TO the best ad-
vantage.
The stars have been achieving q consid
cradle degree OF success this season. having
Just finished an extended engagement at
Roster Bial's. Those who saw them
there say that each is in good trim end
funnier than ever. The support includes
not only several entertainers OF merit but
number of straight vaudeyillians,
whose acts are mentioned as being most
interesting Among these people are
Hodges and Launehmere. yocalists; Fur
ber and Davis. grc;esque acrobats; the
Mallory Brothers and Brookes. musicians;
THE Black Carl, magician; Overton and
Halliday. soubrettes; Gus Jackson, dancer,
and the wv. W. Quartette," All combined
should furnish a most diverting perform
ance, and there is every reason for ex-
pecting that the Academy Will be well
filled all during the week.
The times., 1899-05-07

is certain quaint humor in the costumes
worn thirty years ago and charm that
clings about the stage. and these things
contribute largely to the success OF Ire
lawny." The characters are not lily drawn
and sundry Of the scenes are rather fas-
cinating All this has to do with the run
scored by the comedy at Mr. Frohmans
place OF amusement In New York.
Arthur Pinero's work is not bad speci-
men OF its sort in any way. and il GER
tainly accomplishes something in providing
opportunities for the efficient and erudite
people Of the Lyceum. AS an airy tritie.
composed OF rather pleasing nothlnss. IL
deserves commentator. But since IL does
not contain that which makes audiences
laugh or that which makes them cry. since
those who listen TO 1t sit sidewise in their
seats its value is hardly expiicabe. Tire
lawny OF the Wells" is like a compliment
fiattering and polite and suave-and 1t
pleases the people who are pleased at light
compliments, But one would not believe
that there were enough of these to make 4
production profitable, and SO the success OF
the offering is problematic in its causes.
The fact that it violates, in common with
the Lyceum pieces that have gone on be-
fore, all preconceived ideas of public wants
IS proof OF the fact that roulette and the
commercial end of the drama are alike
games of chance.
The times., 1899-05-07

The announcement that Maude Adams
shortly is to be seen here In one-half the
title role of Romeo and Juliet has
aroused quite a discussion in local theatri-
cal circles as to her ability to play the
part Most of Washington's critics sesm
10 be of the opinion that the clever ac-
tress has waded far beyond her intellectual
depth in attempting Shakespeare, and
there are not few who confidently predict
a complete fiasco. These persons argue
that Miss Adams is a delightfully."- dainty
lngenue. and nothing more; that hence she
The times., 1899-05-07

Last weeks performance OF "All the
Comforts of Home" at the Columbia The
atre was not up to the Frawley standard
and, despite the universal chorus of praise.
with which Alfred Hickman was greeted on
the morning after the initial presentation.
his was one of the least adequate portions
OF it. Though an extremely clever fellow
under ordinary circumstances. Mr.. Eick-
man is not a comedian and he displayed
this fact painfully in failing to understand
that nimble feet and leather lungs do not
force laughter unless employed in the right
way Thought and intelligence are nee
essary to the correct conception of any
part. no matter how farcical, and the rep
resentative OF Tom Mellow, did not show
either.
AS a matter of fact the role OF the
Cockney lad, who is made a sharer in the
profits of the lodginghouse deal which
forms the plot OF .Ali the Comforts OF
Home" gives more opportunities in lines
than in anything else. There is nothing
funny in that mirth-productive sentence.
Il gets 'alf," when 1t is merely shouted
at the top of the speakers voice from any
portion CT the stage and at any moment
not otherwise occupied. 1t is the delight
ed reveling, charmed expression that
should accompany the speech which rem
ders 1t irresistible. Tom Mellow has been
placed at work with the understanding
that he Is to divide the proiits OF the en-
terprise with its founder and he is thrown
into an ecstasy at the idea 1T isn't the
cash as | cares for" he exclaims, Its the
bare scheme Of getting alt" And it is
this pleasure that renders the cateh-line
IudicroUs. Mr.. Hickman did not make
it SO.
Ills impersonation was keyed all through
without rhyme or reason Frequently he
relegated it to sort OF hurdle race in
which many Of the cast took part The
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21

times each year during its continuance,
and letters concerning the plans and pro-
greSs of the work passed between us al
most monthly. We also had the cordial
support of the district commander through
which we operated-Gen. Augur, Gen.
| Cook, Gen. Gibbon, Gen. Stevenson and
their subordinates. Gen. Grant gave posi-
tive instructions that every support should
be afforded us, and in his detailed instruc-
tons Gen. Sherman practically left the ma
ture of the support to my Judgment. They
were also instructed to supply our survey
ing parties from the posts whenever our
provisions should give out, and the sub
ordinate officers responded to every de
mand made, no matter at what time of
day or night, at what time of year or in
what weather.
My first duty after taking charge as
chief engineer in 1865. was to determine
the crossing of the line over the Black
Hills, and I concentrated my engineering
forces for that purpose 1t had already
been learned that we could get down 10
the Laramie plains from the summit going
west, but no route had been discovered
going east. In examinations made while
coming home from the Powder river ex-
petition in 1865, We had found what SEEM
ed the most practical route from the sum-
nit to the foot of the mountains ON the
east. The route was again examined and
found practicable
In the spring of 1866 there was a party
in the field running from the base of the
Rocky Mountains east under L. L. Hills.
Through the commanding officer at Camp
Collins, who had served under me while
1 commanded the department l learned
that Hills had been killed by the Indians,
and that the party had been brought into
that post by man named Eddy, an axe
man. He had served under me in the
civil war. He met us with his party on
the Lodge Poe as we Travelled west.
He proved to be a young boy who had en-
tered the Thirteenth Illinois when only
Is or II. The fight in which Hills was
killed occurred some six miles east OF
Cheyenne, and after the leader was lost
young Eddy rallied the party by the force
of his own character and took il into
Camp Collins. l promoted him, and he
remained with us during the entire con-
structiou of the Union Pacific. His rise
was steady till his death, when he was
serving as general manager of portions
of the Great Southwestern system.
Heroine of Percy Brown.
After meeting this party we completed
the line to Crow creek now known as
Cheyenne, at the foot or the mountains.
Soon after determining the line over the
Didch HIS, learned tnat one or the
parties trying to work west from the
North Platte had found the maps of the
country misleading. Endeavoring to find
the summit of the continental divide, this
party had dropped down into a great
basin. Percy T. Brown, the chief of the
party, finding himself in a country en-
tirely different in character from what
had been expected, took eight of his es-
cort and started to explore the region,
/ When near the center of what is now
known as the Red Desert, he was attacked
by 800 Sioux Indians, working south to
the Bridger's Pass stage road from the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
Belt Buckles. & Sale Great

We have purchased the entire sample line
Of a leading importer, and will sell same
at half manufacturers cost
In this lot there are fine enameled gold
plated, steel and oxydized goods; the prices
are 15c 25c, Boo, SOC and Toe; actual value
from 35c to $175.
Jewelry Department, left Of entrance.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
Ribbons.

Narrow Gauze Ribbons in all new de-
slrabie shades, also pure silk and satin
Draw Ribbons. &c.
Fancy Neck Ribbons, new plaids and
embroidered dots, excellent values, 19c and
IN
New Elastic Betting, In light Blue, Pink
Spangied, White Spangled. black beaded
for elastic belts, 25c and up.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
255c
Knit Underwear.

neck. with either long or short sleeves,
worth 35c. at Csc.
LADIES BLEACHED RSEY
RIBBED VESTS, low square neck
sleeveless, or with cuff sleeves, silk taped
crochet at neck, arms ana skirt perfect fit
ting, worth 25c, at l5c.
LADIES' JERSEY RIBBED VESTS.
tapped, low neck, sleeveless, 15c grade, at
10a.
BOYS, MISSES AND CHILDREN's
UNDERWEAR-A complete assortment Of
sizes, styles and qualities.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
Refrigerators
and Ice Boxes.

Largest assortment OF ICE BOXES AND
REFRIGERATORS In this city, prices
ranging from $l9S to $40.
Sole agents for THE NORTH STAR
IEFRIGERATORS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
Wash Goods.
Popular New Books.

Popular New Books.
1.-THE Day's Work" by Kipllng.
Capt. Courageous" by Klpling
''The Seven Seas" by Kipling.
David Harum." by Westcott.
Red Rock" by Thomas Nelson Page.
''The Cross Triumphant" by Kingsley.
"The European Tour" by Grant Allen.
Prisoners and captives," by Merriman.
THE Battle OF the Strong" by Parker.
''The Pride OF Jennico," by Castle.
young Mlst.ey," by Merriman.
"The People of the Mist" by Haggard.
"Other Things Being Equal" by Wolfe.
Poems Of Passion" by Ella Wheeler
Wilcox.
Strong Hearts," by Cable.
Doctor Therne," by Haggard.
'The Jungle Book" by Kipling.
characteristics" by Mitchell.
"The Little Minister" by Barrie
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-05-21
TELEPHONE 77S.
SOUTHERN PAINT,
GLASS Z WALL PAPER Co.,

Whitaker st. Savannah, Ga.
Agents for Bongman &c Martinez Pre-
pared Paints. Cost less than 81 per gal
lon. Guaranteed strictly pure paint.
Agents for F. w. Devoe & Co.'S Ready
mixed Lead and Zinc Paints.
Colors ia oil and Japan at manufacture
ers' prices.
A large stock of Brushes Of the best
manufacture at lowest prices.
Varnishes at prices never before Of
fered.
Muresco, a permanent kalsomine, and
wall finish at factory prices
Any one in need of anything in the paint
line can save from 25 to so Per cent. by
sending orders to us. Country trade So
licited
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25
BRIDGEPORT.
Chronicle Of Daily Events in the
Town Across the Way.

About 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon
a very serious burning affair took place
at the home of August Breidenstein, on
Bennett street in Kirkwood. Mrs.
Breidenstein and others of the house.
hold had been engaged in making ap-
pie butter about an oven constructed
so as to accommodate the kettle and
had just completed the work when the
accident occurred. Miss Smith, a do
nestle, in turning quickly from the
fire, had her apron caught by the blaze
and becoming frightened, ran screaming
from the yard into the house There
she was met by Mrs. Breidenstein, who
used every effort to relieve the young
lady of her burning garments, but was
having little success when Miss Nettie,
the daughter, with rare presence OF
mind seized a piece Of carpet and
wrapped it about the struggling fig
ure. The act was an heroic one upon
the part of Miss Breidenstcin and it
possibly saved Miss Smiths life. AS it
was, all Of the trio received burns of
greater or less severity Miss Smiths
hands were burned until the skin peel
ed from the fingers and Mrs. Breiden-
STEMS hands and one of her arms were
badly blistered. Miss Nettie escaped
with comparatively trifing injury.
DR.. ]. A. Heinlein was quickly summon
ed and the usual remedies were applied
and last evening all were reported do
ing as we'll as could be expected after
their painful and thrilling experience.
All were suffering more or less from the
nervous shock, but no permanent injury
from either source is expected to fol-
low.
Henry Miller and the woman who
were arrested yesterday upon a charge
of having a stolen rig in their posses
sion, are still held in custody await
ing the arrival of the authorities from
Coshocton county. Monday evening
Marshal Thompson telegraphed intelli-
genoe of the capture to the owner of
the property and yesterday he re-
ceived a message with a somewhat puz-
zling query wanting to know if the
marshal still had the parties. The Of
ficer sent word back that it is not Gus
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25

A series of meetings, conducted by
the pastor, will begin at the First M. E.
Church, beginning November Sth.
The fact that Heatherington's band
has been secured for the Republican
meeting Saturday night, insures some
good entertainment for the occasion.
Miss Oral Dickens is acting stenog-
rapher for Supt. Barretts at the B. & 0.
Office at Benwood Junction.
The funeral of Mrs. Ruth Roy, the
aged lady who died at her home in
the First ward Monday, will take place
at 2 O'Clock this afternoon from the
South Bellaire M. E. Church. Inter
ment at Rock Hill.
The funeral Of the late Samuel Row
ing took place from the residence in
the Fourth ward at o'clock yesterday
afternoon. Rev. Simons conducted SER
vices and interment was at Rose HILL,
The scarcity of fat cars has COM
PEELED the, Heatherington miners to lay
off for the past few days.
The marriage of Geo. w. P Adams
and Miss Mary L. Kendle was solemn
| lied by Squire Mason Monday evening.
]. D. Van Law is clerking at Pierce's
drug store during the absence of the
proprietor.
Robert Moore, special agent for the
| Phoenix Insurance Company, was here
yesterday.
Alex. Ogle will begin moving his
| household goods to the Island to-day.
| Dr. VIM. Piper, Jr., representing
| Bellaire Lodge, James Grafton, from
| Ionic Lodge, and DR.. e. n. Riggs, from
! Powhatan Lodge, left yesterday for To-
ledo to attend Grand Lodge, F. & A. M.
| of Ohio.
Those who have not yet secured sea-
| son tickets for the lecture can do so
by calling on W. c. Warnock at the
| Dollar Bank. The first lecture will be
| given by John Temple Gravis on No
| vember 2.
The civil action Of ]. o. Mcclellan
| against Ezekiel Master was tried to a
jury in Squire MorrelPs court yeste6T
| day and a verdict was rendered for de-
| PENDANT.
Senator Hanna's endorsement Of
trusts is the latest subject discussed by
| the curbstone orators.
| The member of local No. Isl, stove
| molders, of Bellaire, are arranging for
a hall in Turner Hall on Thanksgiving
| even.
Mrs Harry Rauch, OF the Second
| ward. is quite sick with grip.
o. B. Pierce and wife, Of the First
ward. left yesterday TO visit Mrs.
| Pierce's parents at Mingo.
/ ]. n. Cunningham. Of Moundsville,
| was in the city yesterday.
Mrs. Henry Kindemuth. OF Melon
| aid. Pa, is visiting relatives in the First
| ward.
| For the past week the plate mill has
been of at the steel works.
| The attorney for the Wheeling Street
Railway Company has taken an appeal
| in the case of r. S. Barker, who was
| given Judgment in Squire Mason 5
| court for $40.
! Miss Annie Luff, Of Wheeling. was
| the guest of her brother, A. Luff, here
| yesterday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25
EXTENSIVE IMPROVEMENTS

Messrs. Parish and Patterson, brick
contractors of this city, have complet-
ed the brick work on two buildings,
each six hundred feet long, for the La
Belle Iron Company at Steubenville,
Ohio. The firm will, in a few days,
commence the brick work on the foun-
dalton for two engines and rolls and
one double sewer, four hundred feet
long. The same contractors will build
for the Central Glass Works of the
East End, three new style decorating
kilns for glass ware and make some
needed repairs to the furnace in the
near future.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25

Ten-room frame dwelling In Glendala.
viii exchange for dwelling In Wheeling.
No. 1913 Main street
A very desirable residence or South
Chapline street
A desirable residence and unimproyed
lots in LeatherwOod.
No. 40i7 Jacob street, desirable modern
dwelling. very cheap.
4 number 81 desirable building lots along
the line Of the Elm Grove railroad.
Six dwellings IN the town Of Martins
Ferry at a cheap price
National Steel and American Tin Plato
FOR RENT
Two desirable country residences for
winter or summer.
Front one-half Of store room. desirable
location on Main street.
Desirable dwelling in Lestherwood.
SIMPSON 81 TATUM.
Room 4. City Bank Building. Phone es4.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25
ToR sAhM.
PUBLIC SALE
OF houses and lots on the premises on
Tuesday, October 3lst.,

at 2 p. m, of the property known al the j.
Dieringer and John Vance properly, con-
timing about six acres. which has been
laid off In fine. large lots and very desir-
able for building purposes, situated near
the Elm Grove Railroad, Engington Lane,
Ohio County, w. Va
Parties wishing TO purchase lots or
houses and lots are especially invited to
attend the sale. as they will be sold on
the following terms. One-fhird cash or
more. on day OF sale; balance In two equal
annual payments, with interest from day Of
sale. secured by deed Of trust on the prop
erty sold.
For fun particulars and to see plat Of
same. call on J. G. Heryey, 1925 Market
street. or John Dleringer. Sixteenth street
barber shop.
&c. HERvEY.
oc1S. q. q. % Auctioneer.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25
NOTHING DEFINITE DONE.
Coal Dealers Met and Discussed an dvance
Last Evening.

Last Evening.
A meeting of the coal dealers was
held at the Office of Squire Ankle last
evening for the purpose of raising the
price of coal to eight, eight and one
half and nine cents. AS there was
not full attendance of the parties in
terested in the matter, the meeting was
adjourned without taking any action
with reference to the advance. Nearly
all the shippers of coal into this city
were represented at the meeting and the
various phases of the coal business in
this and other districts were thoroughly
discussed. No date was set for the
next meeting and the dealers are there
fore subject to call to meet in re-
gard to the increase as mentioned at
any time.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25
happy couple will make their future

The Island Duplicate Whist Club was
entertained on Monday evening by Mr..
Clarence Laird at the residence of Mr..
Harry Mendel on North Front street.
Five tables were in requisition and six
teen deals were played in duplicate.
The several contests were very ami
mated and the play very close. Sub
sequently most appetizing refreshments
were served and heartily enjoyed, the
club collectively and individually de-
claring that the host and his assist
ant had made the meet most delight
full,
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25
STOCK QUOTATIONS.

The following quotations are furnish
ed by ]. C. Mcmahon G Co., room 8.
Hub building. who have private wires
to Parnell, Hagaman & Co.. 20 Broad
way, N. Y, anG Lamson Bros. G. Co.,
room 6, Board of Trade, Chicago, and
who operate directly en- the New York
and Chicago exchanges:
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25

church. The ceremony will take place
at 8 o'clock in the presence of the
many friends of the contracting par
ties. After the ceremony wedding
breakfast will be served at the home
Of the bride and later the couple will
leave for a weeks honeymoon at De-
troit and other lake cities. They will
go to Housekeeping at once upon their
return in their home which is already
furnished in the Fourth ward.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25
A SUGGESTIVE SIGN.

81 guess Jim is negotiating for an
other diamond"
What makes ycu think so2"
81 saw him standing in a doorway
under a sign which reads, Glass put in
while you wait.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25
ENGRAVED

Address Cards. 100 cards and plate. $50.
Wedding Invitations, any price y0u wish
10 pay. Sample ses asking.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25
AfgfssS HcE1en Should NSrgfc.

Women scho siGSer from III health. female COM
plfats, or ether dlieHlties should rrite 10 The
JcsaoRs physicsan, DR.. Greene Of IS " 1Ish ST..
Be'e lork tsy rao is trthoaf dcubt the osf sue
cesgniroSsons phgsiciaa ths rorld. He rs Tie I
discorerer II that greatest healffrev Dr. Gresaes
Aerrarc, and he arH tell poa all about voar com
plafRfs, and gire adrsce ond eosrsei srthoHs
charge how 70 Be perfectly and permanently cared
loa cafs 5ess efsrtfgJrc to er:fs coafdenfsaliv
10 him o5osf poHr ease ]
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-10-25
BBLLAIR E.
Budget of News Items from Our
Belmont County Neighbor.

1t is understood that the lodge of
the dramatic Order NJ Knights of
Khorassan will be removed from st.
Clairsville to Bellaire. The order is a
side degree Of the Knights of Pythias
and has quite large membership
throughout this district. 1t appears in
terest has been tagging at the st.
Clairsville headquarters of late and the
members of Black Prince Lodge of this
city have used their influence to have
the lodge removed here. 1t is stated
that about fifty persons will take the
degree when the change of headquart-
erS is made.
The city has begun the paving on
South Union street which, when COM
pleted will be a great relief to the peo-
pie living in that section of the city.
The sidewalk is to take the place OF
the old cinder path which has been an
eyesore and a nuisance to pedestrians
for the past ten years or more. The
paving will extend from the Creek
bridge to Twenty-fifth street and the
citizens who use the street are rejoic-
ing to see the work started before the
bad weather.
On Monday evening of next week the
class of Mrs. Evelyn Sheriff. will give
a concert in the First Presbyterian
church. Mrs. Sheriff. is a graduate Of
the New York Vocal Institute and her
well earned reputation in musical cir
cles is an assurance that the concert
will be of high order of excellence.
Mr. Rass Maynard, noted tenor of
Boston, will assist with the program
of the evening. The class Of old bal
lads that grow better with age as well
as popular and classic music will be
ably interpreted.
The marriage of Mr.. Leo CHASER and
Miss Kate Brady, two popular young
people of the city will be solemnized
this morning at st Johns Catholic
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Tube quotations opened 9S% bid for pre-
ferred and 80 asked; 46 bid for common
and 4624 asked.