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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
FRIENDS OF LAST WEEK.

Imagine to yourself Don Quixote at
eighteen-too big for youth too small for
grown man; an inexperienced eye might
have taken him for farmers son upon a
journey had it not been for the long sword
which, dangling from leathern baldrick.
hit against the calves of its owner as he
walked This rather complicated sen
tence is from Alexander Dumas descrip-
ton of the youth of D'ArtaEnan
and it was quoted, for some reason
or other. on every. announcement
of E. II. Sothern's appearance in the
title role of The Kings Musketeer'' last
week at the Lafayette. Just exactly the
reason of the proceeding must remain
shrouded in mystery. for the author has
hied him to a bourne where there is no
need of advertising. and even apart from
the fact that Mr. Sothern has no calves
against which anything could knock, the
actor does not live up to the printed de-
scription in any degree. Hence the con-
slant publication OF this extract seemed
silly. The stars most ardent admirers
never anticipated that he would resemble
youth not yet out of his teens, and soon
found during his last local engagement
that they had been expecting too much in
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The Ingersou Lecture.

At the National Theatre tonight Col.
Robert G. Ingersoll will make his bow be-
fore an audience that bids fair to pack the
capacious auditorium. The subject of his
discourse is announced as THE Devil and
it is said to be an answer to the criticism
provoked by his recently delivered lecture
on Superstition" Colonel Ingersoll has
already presented this latest production OF
his active brain. in which many new meta
-phors and characteristic flights of ora
tory are punctuated with amusing anec-
dotes, in New York and Boston to the big
gest sort of houses. The candor and hon
esty with which the great agnOstic han
dies this topic and the straightforwardness
with which he replies to the evasive re-
marks of his opponents is in itself con-
vincing and admirable. Those who heard
the talk in the cities mentioned are en-
thusiastic in their praise of its arguments
and the language in which they are
couched, so that those who attend the af-
fair tonight have every reason to expect
something at once profitable and enjoy
able
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such exquisite English-being written by
Sir Arthur Bradwarcine, whose life Joe
has sayed-that 1t is small wonder she
should paint him in her imagination as all
that is elegant and cultured, and mistake
the real Joe for servant when she returns
10 London. The enormity OF his mistake
is brought home to the father in one
crushing blow. but he blames himself for
Inc trouble and resolves not to undeceive
the giri. Her parent has been called away
on business, he tells her, and he remains
servant"
The favorite nephew and heir Of Sir Ar
,hur' Geohrey Romney. falls desperately in
love with Linda, Joe's daughter. sues for
nef hand and Is accepted, but his mother.
Lady Montaubyn. seeks to annul the en-
kAgement, fearing that her brother would
oihinherit the boy in case he married be-
~eath MS station. Her son proving OBJ
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Grand-EaudeyilIc

After week of darkness the Grand
Opera House will continue its vaudeville
season tomorrow afternoon, and will then
be open uninterruptedly until hot weather
comes. Managers Burke and Chase have
been very busy during the last fortnight
booking their people for the programme
next to be offered, and are confident that
they have secured many of the most cap
able entertainers in the business.
Chief among the player folk who are to
preside on the stage this week are John
C. Rice and Sailie Cohen, the former the
comedian whose osculatory ability did so
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coIumbin--Joe Hurst. Gentleman, ,,

The author OF Little Lord Fauntleroy''
and "A Lady of Quality needs no intro
duction to the t5eatregoers of Washington.
Her position among dramatists is of such
rank that any work of hers should prove a
welcome addition to the literature of the
stage. The story of play, If the effort
is intended to reach the hearts OF the peo-
pie. must necessarily be its most potent
factor. and in Joe Hurst, Gentleman, +"
her latest work, Mrs. Burnett gives free
reign 10 her vivid imagination. telling
what is said TO be a tale of rare beauty
There is tenderness and true poetic feel
ing in the motive that prompts Joe Hurst
10 have his little daughter brought up"
as lady. Her dead mother had always
wished to be one, and 10 poor Joe the
mother lives in the daughter Being an
ignorant man, without an H in his vo-
cabulary, he realizes the necessity of send
ing her where she will learn pure English,
and puts her in the care of a clergyman
widow. but becoming suddenly very
wealthy through an inheritance finally
places her in a fashionable boarding school
in Paris, where she grows 10 womanhood
without ever having seen her father. Joe
has never had a picture taken and the let
tiers she receives from him are couched in
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26

Sunshine and warmth were the gifts OF
the Weather Bureau last week, and in
consequence people who had been huddled
up before roaring fires and refrigerated
steam heaters for fortnight left their
places of comfort and began filling the
theatres. At least one of the local houses
did thriving business, while the re-
mainder averaged well, rather through the
good luck of all than because Of the sur
passing fortune of any. The temporary
closing of the Grand and the dearth of
social events were both factors in produc-
ing this condition, as was the presence
of national holiday. Managers all cele-
brated Washington's Birthday. and incl
dentally reaped a financial harvest, by
giving matinees on Wednesday, the public
showing its patriotism and its love OF
amusement by filling every available inch
of standing room in resorts operated by
the generous directors aforementioned
This added performance did much to raise
the receipts of several visiting companies
and thus elevated the record of their en-
gagements.
Undoubtedly the man who Jared best
during the six days just gone was Z. H.
Sothern, who divided his time between
Girl with distinct profit to himself and
TO the Lafayette Square Opera House. An
ME Russell drew big downstairs audiences
10 the National with her rendering OF
Catherine" but failed to fill either the
dress circle or the gallery. At the Co.
lumbia an organization of somewhat in
ferior grade presented THE Geisha" and
THE Circus Girl with excellent results.
and Hoyt's "A Texas Steer" marked its
manyeth engagement at the Academy by
filling that house eight times during the
period of its stay. The Gay Masquerad-
ers" proved a strong card at Kernan's.
and a good vaudeville bill kept Treasurer
Kingsley busy at the Biiou.
Variety-the spice of Iife-is furnished
in plenty in the offerings of this week.
From theatrical point of view, the most
important of the announcements has been
that which tells OF the first performance of
Frances Hodgson Burnett's new play, Joe
Hurst, Gentleman" by Digby Bell and his
company tomorrow night at the Co.
iumbia. Then, there will be the advent OF
Augustin Days organization in "a
Runaway Girl at the Lafayette Square
and of May Irwin in her latest success.
Kate Kip, Buyer" at the National. That
sterling and thoroughly able melodramatic
actor, Thomas E. Shea, comes to the Acad-
envy in repertoire of his past and present
successes. He will stage THE Bells
on Thursday night with strong cast and
himself in the role of Matthias; will as
sumo the double part in DR. Jekyll and
Mr.. Hyde on Tuesday and Saturday even
ings. and is 10 devote the rest of his time
10 that well-worn money-maker, THE
Man-o'- Wars Man. in which he appears
as Capt. Jack Conway. John C. Rice and
Sallie Cohen head the vaudeville bill Of
fered at the Grand. the Rose Hill English
Folly Company holds the boards at Ker-
mans, and a good olio is advertised at the
Bijou. Tonight's entertainments include a
lecture by Col. Robert G. Ingersoll at the
National and the usual concert at Manager
Grieves' place Of amusement.
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BijOu-NnudcyiIIe.

A bill of uniform excellence is promised
patrons of the Bijou this week, when
charming Amy Lee and Eugene Sweet
land are to act as headliners. They will
present sketch for which great things
are anticipated. Other clever people to
be seen are The Gypsy Quintette," an or
ganization Of grand and comic opera sing
ers; the three Rossi Brothers, European
noveltyists;s George Allen and Ellen Del
main, farcnurs; Frank Hall and Charles
Staley, musicians; Powell, the magician :;
Agnes Bayliss, serio-comic: John Tierney,
the favorite local monologuist, and the
B1ou Stock Company. The names an
nounced are all familiar ones, and augur
well for the series of performances to
be given at Manager Grieves' popular
place of amusement
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26

The popularity of the Mutascope is con-
tinued, and the managers of the enter
prise now seem to have been thoroughly
justified in selecting Washington as a city
in which to locate Il branch of their New
York "Parlors" The exhibition rooms at
1911 Pennsylvania Avenue are always well
filed, and the attendance seems TO be in
creasing daily. New views are continual
ly being placed on the machines, and the
most constant visitor cannot claim, there
fore, that there is any lack of variety.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
The BijOu Concert,

The usual concert will be given tonight
at the Bijou. Manager Grieves has booked
a number of exceedingly clever people for
his entertainment. and promises that IL
will be in every respect up to the standard
he has set. The bill will be contributed
by the best performers who were on last
weeks programme, with some of those
from the coming one and two headliners
especially engaged. Seats are now on sale.
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durate, she seeks an interview with Joe.
in which she tells him that he has wronged
his own child by educating her and that he
would prove an undesirable father-in-law.
Upon this Hurst decides to go away rather
than stand between Linda and her life's
happiness. In a letter he dscloses his
identity, and she seeks him high and low
throughout England, coming upon him in
small village and taking her place by
his side. But Cupid will not be denied.
and her lover, who has followed her from
place TO place. comes to claim her. even
though his uncle disinherit him. Pleased
with Geoffrey's pluck. Sir Arthur consents
TO the union and all ends well.
This is truly a romantic story. and Digby
Bell, who will interpret the title role this
week at the Columbia Theatre, may be
felicitated on having secured play with
so absorbing a love interest. The tale COM
mands attention and Mr.. Bell and his COM
panions will no doubt handle it with the
same mastery skill that was revealed in
The Hoosier Doctor"
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and flee to Venice, followed by the band
and by Lord and Lady Crodle. After
some further complications the tale ends.
of course, in the discovery that the lovers
are the persons their relatives and guar
dams intended for each other
The cast includes no less than forty per-
sons. "A Runaway Girl will be present
ed here exactly as first produced at DAILY s
Theatre by the same company, including
Adele Richie. Marie Cahhl, Elsa Ryan,
Cyril Sclott. Frank Cell, Arthur Donald
son, George LESSOR. Harold Wizard Tom
Hadaway. and James T. Powers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26
NationnI.-"Kate Kip. Buyer"

In the estimation of many people who
have seen May Irwin in her new farce,
Kate Kip, Buyer, the coming six days
should be designated as Laughing week"
at the National Theatre. Miss Irwin is SO
unctuous and jovial and generally clever
that the hardest knocks of the day are
said to lose their force when the sufferer
witnesses her work. If this statement
is true the entertainers friends and adj
mirers may certainly be excused for the
fervency with which they express their
qualification at her local engagement.
Real humor of the sort that tickles ones
ribs in spite of their owner and compels
genuine laughter is so rare in this work-a-
day old world that the person who can
trade in the commodity should be esteemed
as dispensation of providence.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26

The Halls of the Ancents. which is To-
Gated from 1872 to 1913 New York Avenue,
is proving fertile source of information
to the higher graded schools, pupils from
which are constant visitors at the institu-
ton. The building serves as the best sort
of an object lesson in the study of ancient
history, while the explanatory lectures de-
livered by Franklin w. Smith are of in
estimable value to visitors. The Halls of
the Ancients is opened at O'Clock in the
morning and remains so until 10 in the
evening
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26

The --latest effusion received from Man.
ager Lincolt reads: The demand made for
.Trilby hearts since we have been giving
them away as souvenirs has been SO great
that Ashley Cooper's model is now totally
without a tardiaeal organ. Consequently
the lady has no heart to leave town, and
will remain here for another last week
Profits continue large. but, of course, this
fact has had nothing TO do with the deter
mination." ."Trlby" is still on view at
1909 PENNSYLVANIA Avenue
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amusement, and the Grand should be we'll
patronized throughout the week.
Kernan's-Rose hin Folly compn

Kernnn's-Rose Hill Folly Company.
a great deal is being said in favor of
Rice and Barton's newest show, the Rose
Hill English Folly Company, which will
be seen this week at Kernan's The or
ganization is supposed to be well equipped
in every way; to carry lavish scenic and
electric effects, pretty girls, and funny
comedians, All of these are utilized in the
two burlesques offered, Wicked Paris
and Round the Town" Both of these
pieces are mentioned as possessing rare
merit and the same description applies to
the olio sandwiched between them. In
this portion of the entertainment are seen
Mile. Eta Victoria. contortionist of abil-
ity; the Rice Brothers, whose work on the
horizontal bars is introduced in sketch
entitled "N Rube's Visit to Chinatown I;
Jdell and Pearce a travesty team; Lillian
Washburn, one of the Washburn sisters;
Cain and Mack. comedians; Cunningham
and Grant, acrobats, and Blanche New
comb. serio-c comic The attraction should
do an excellent business here.
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acndemy-Tbo,,.,Es be,

That the audiences which assemble in
popular-priced houses enjoy attractions of
real merit quite as keenly as do those in
other theatres is demonstrated by the
vogue of Thomas E. Shea, who will be
seen this week at the Academy in a roper
toire of his past and present successes.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26

This week marks the coming to town of
Thomas E. Shea, who has already won at
tention here for his skillful and conscien-
tious work. Mr.. Shea IS appearing in
repertoire, two of his vehicles being of
variety that is most commendable for in
PRODUCTION into the popular priced houses.
1t is just such players as this star who
will finally accomplish the elevation of
the stage-if it is to be accomplished-by
educating lovers of the poorer class OF
shows" up to standard of better things:
not by quick endeavor but by graduation
and perseverance. Mr.. Shea is a clever
man and fully deserves the success that
undoubtedly awaits him in this city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-02-26

Henri Lavedan. who wrote Catherine"
made his start as dramatist with the
iibretto OF an opera. entitled "Kermyn,"
which he constructed with P. Miiliet to the
score of Bruno. The work was produced on
June .. 1887 His next attempt was LES
Quarts d'Heure," which was performed at
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agent is necessary. Such an individual
may now feel that he is making no false
pretences in claiming that he, and not the
French authors, is responsible for the yari-
Gus "audacious" outputs of the day. There
is scene in NJ Lavedan's drama which
for pure animalism surpasses anything that
Washington. has seen in many years-in
'Zaza" orr'The Turtle" or even in Char
MONS sensational disrobing act And
yet because staid Francis 0'Neill was doing
advance work for the attraction nothing has
been said about its suggestiveness or its
brutality. So much has Mr.. Frohman
missed in handling Catherine"
The episode to which the writer is re-
ferring occurs in the third act of the play
and will be remembered by all who saw it
The Viscountess de Grissolles has loved
the Duke de Coutras for years. but has
never received anything but eomradeship
from him About to leave for Rome, her
reserve finally gives away and the passion
within her breaks out with the fury of a
volcano. She confesses her feeling for him
and dwells on its fervor. Il repeat your
name when | am in bed at night" she
says. The nobleman processes n cousinly
regard for his relative and she replies that
such an interest will not satisfy her.
Il want an hour of your life"
The woman springs up from the sofa on
which she has been crouching and the
Duke takes her into his trembling arms.
a few pictures on the centre page of the
Journal Il strong vocabulary on the part
of Mr.. O'Neill, and a mimeograph. would
have had the effect OF filling the galleries
in every city Catherine" visited New
York would have forgotten Annie Russell
in its delight over the incident, and Goth
ans hackmen would have made fortunes
driving innocent matinee girls to the per
formances. Catherine" might have been
the talk of the pulpits, the newspapers and
the Rialto. Instead, it is only an artistic
success, while rivals with smaller nucleus
of indecency have been carved in everlast-
ing wood chestnut wood Pity!
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-30

LATE LOCAL NEWS.

Or. Seymour u. Young. who waa
president 0f IN. Irrigation congress w
20 tho time OF the Mlssoula meeting IL
home again, lie says the session lust
closed was tho beet ono yet held.
Adiutant General Burton 81 the Ma
tional Guard has issued "a general or
der 20 tho eject thai the states sol
dlcru must De more respectful 10 their
superior officers In the matter o. ealut-
Ing them, while at tho nrmory or on
tho guard grounda. and they are en-
Joined not 20 neglect this courteFy even
II the officers are not In uniform. An
other matter le taken up, that Of the Of
ilccrs dlyulglng Information that comes
10 them through military channels.
n should not be- given 10 the public
or tho proHa. ns II IL given 10 thom only
ns a matter Of courtesy and for their
recommendation and endorsement and
any officer who Giyes out Information
relating tO the pers0nncl OF hln COM
mand 90 the public viii be regarded az
deficient in honor, and HE conduct Will
be looked unon as detrimental TO mill
tary discipline.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-30
PATHETIC SCENE
IN COURT TODAY.
Willie Arnold, a 10 Year Old Boy,
Committed to Industrial School.
WOULDN'T GO TO SCHOOL.
Little Fellow CIinss 20 IIis Mother,
aud tieEs Ser Not 60 allow
Onioers 10 Take him.

"oh. mother. don't lct them take me
from you. II viii break ms heart u
thoy do cried little While, az be
was being led out u the criminal court
room By Deputy sheriff Douso aftgr bis
commitment TO the state Industrial
school today.
the scene Was hoartronding in the exc
IRENE. and attracted the attention OF a
number Of people having business In
the Joint building
judge Henderson was coming out Of
The clerks ofiico on the fourth noor. and
noticing how the little fellow frantlcaily
chung TO bis mother, while the officer
tried TO yet him away from her. en-
quircii What has the little man been
dolnrg"
"oh. he wouldn't 70 to school, No No
had him sent 10 the reform sCh51I
said Truant oniccr Miner. who stood
near by.
"ia that hla only offenaog" Judge
Henderson further rnqmrcd.
NO. he's an an round bad boy" re-
piled Miner
Well Il seems pity to commit a
boy like this. would say that's how
We make criminals Of boys" said the
judge as he walked away
The lad continued to hang on TO his
mother all the while crying pltcously,
uhtll hhe promised 10 10 with him al
Tar S the county Jan.
You won't let them lock me up In
the cell again, viii you MAJ" Pleaded
the boy, as he dried his eyes with a
piece OF tuE Intended Tor u handler.
chief. II was awfully sick last night
and frightened, too" h. continued.
~ 70 down with you 10 the jail and
SEQ u sheriff Howclla won't give you hil
private office. Tor day or two. seeing
thry can't take you 60 tho reform
school" said tho mother.
While the party was waiting for thu
elevator 20 take them down to Ia,
Eround noor News" reporter nskct
lhe boy why he had not attcnde,
My shoes were worn out ana IN,
| boys guycd me about H." he replied
| Just then the "llft" came up and In,
/ youthful prisoner. accompanied BY hl
/ mother ana % deputy sheriff. descended
70 the Eround floor, ana In Few see
| Jan.
The charge against young Arnold wal
| uuhncy. His mother stated he WA
thirteen years old; but he does not lool
10 be more than eleven. Principal Bar
ton Of the sumner school testified tina
| Willie had not been TO school at All thu
the time last year.
Ttuant onicor Miner said he had beef
! mtgr the boy a number OF times, an,
hhd repeatedly warned him OF the con
| sequences.
Mrs. Arnold told the court she Ia,
/ fnWu AZ la l.s A.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-30
WIVES DryoRcn SUITS.
Emma sinos and Emma Trssicr Complain
OF Cruel Treatment.

Emma -. Lines, against Henry
sherman Lines IN the Third district
court today, alleging failure 90 provide
as the ground. According 10 the CONF
plant the parties intermurriod lu this
city April 9TH. 1895, and Il Ia ALLEGED
that the defendant Tor one year last
past has wilfuliy neglected 90 provide
plaintiff with the common ncccasnritH
NJ lie, compelling his vito 90 live upon
tho charity OF friends and her own
earnings. No nllmouy ~ asked Tor.
Dennis g. Elchn0r u Mrs. Limos at
torney.
Emma V. Frazier ~ another wife who
has grown tired u married ne. Today
she Instituted divorce proceedings
against John w. Frazier alleging that
the marriage took place at Denver.
May 18th, 1891, and that ever since then
the defendant has treated plaintiff In a
cruel ana lnhumun manner.
on the 2lrd OF August, this year, Il II
alleged, nt Victoria, Colorado, whore tho
plaintiff ana defendant were temper
urlly stopping, the defendant without
any cause or urovocutinn, pulled Ills
wife out of bed and struck her with his
lists, nt the same time Calling her vile
names ana threatening 60 Kill her. on
another occasion the defendant a. said
10 have thrown o. butcher knife al his
wife Various other allegations of "a
similar nature are made against Fra
zipr, and his wife says her he has no.
come "a burden 20 her, not being able 10
longer endure her husbands abuse and
treatment Plaintiff asks Tor the
unnullmcnt OF the marital ties orty. n
]. schockoll e. Mrs. Fragier'B attorney.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-09-30

Omaha. Sept S0.-Caule-i,ccoipts L.
900. Market steady. Native beef steers,
$40 " G.2s. western steora. $50 I'd A.soi
Toxaa gteeru. $40 ~ 4l1i cows ana
holfcrn. $50 W as. canncrs. 22i H
, N: stocksrs and fcedcrs $40 % 100,
calves. so % go. bulls. 2.1i n 400.
Hors-uoccipta. 500 Market steady
10 Be- lower. Heavy, A.2ih "a i,i0i
mixed. t.gs q i3Jh; liTht tai n
i.i5it; plga. 100 n go bulk u sales,
l.12h 70 411u.
sheep Receipts, 1900. Market Ricady.
YcatiingH. 3..5 10 60. western muttunH,
$50 " 300. stock shocp, 800 " $50.
lambs 100 % 600.