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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-16
ADJUSTMENTS.
.Phroso,, at EnRlish,s Last Night.

A paltry handful of people witnessed
Miss Odette Tyler's first appearance in her
new play, ''Phroso," at Englshs last
night 1t was indeed an ungracious welcome
to give an actress of proved ability and a
play made from a book whose author is
famed on both sides of the ocean for his
charming works Of fiction. 1t has been
truly said that there is no gauging the in
clinations of Indianapolis theatergoers.
The uninitiated would have felt slight
hesitation in forecasting large house with
an offering like that of last night in pros
pect. 1t Is enough TO cause a manager to
throw up his hands in despair Even the
rule that a play must have had a New
York success has been set aside.
1t would be difficult to conceive a play
with more picturesqe surroundings than
those that have been provided without stint
for this semi-barbaric drama evolved from
the fertile and highly colored Imagination
OF the author of the Zenda stories. The
scene within the old castle of Neapolia,
the one upon its exterior, that upon the
great terrace and the final picture OF the
land lying adjacent to the Bay of Sands,
are all Of utmost fidelity and exquisite
beauty. The striking barbaric costumes also
lend valuable aid TO reproducing the at
mosphere of the novel. The almost pastoral
simplicity of the play, with the exception
or few thrilling situations or climaxes,
was in the nature of a surprise to the
audience, which seemed unrespcnsive, per-
haps for this very reason. The exciting
denouement of the third act, however pro-
duced a sudden reaction and the applause
was almost bountiful enough to make up
for its previous absence. The final curtain
fell upon a very effective tableau.
In the character OF Lord Wheatley, Mr..
r. ID. Mclean has found perfect medium
for displaying his ability to delineate a
true man of the world. His acting is of the
kind that one enjoys TO the full, Just as
glass OF wine of a rare old vints ge OF his
wife. Miss Tyler. who is unueniabiy beauti-
ful and attractive I'm her personality, so
much cannot be said in regard to her pow
ers OF acting. Her voice is fresh and musi-
cai-too musical. perhaps, to allow her to
be quite convincing in her portrayal Of
the character OF Phroso. or Lady Euphro-
syne, mistress of the Island OF Neapolia.
Maud Hosford created a decidedly favor
able impression by her excellent emotional
work In the role Of ELENA Kurioti, wife
OF Constantine, whom that gentleman
sought in vain TO suppress. Franklin Rob-
erts as Constantine, slayer of Stephano-
poulos. and heir presumptive to the island
throne. sustained his part In an able man.
ner. The modicum of comedy In the play
Is contributed by Lawrence Eddinger as
Hogvardt, cosmopolitan courier, and
Ogden Wight as Watkins. ''gentleman's
gentleman" who are character actors of
no mean ability.
'Phroso" is to be given again tonight,
when IL should have at least a respectful
hearing. IL would be poor piece, indeed
that deserved no better attendance than
that OF last night.
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There were most too many people at the
Park yesterday afternoon in proportion
to the amount Of unvitiated atmosphere in
circulation. In spite, however, of discom-
fort caused by excessive crowding and
frequently breathed air, the audience en-
tered heartily into the boisterous fun Of
"McFaddens Row of Flats" 1t was diff
ficult, at times, to tell whether house or
players held the palm for noise-making
ability. And occasionally there was such
confusion that a line or an act received
applause not intended for it, A great deal
of the fun was furnished by Bobby Raj
ston and w. A. Robinson. two sawed-off
individuals who appeared at spasmodic in
tervals attired as yellow kids" and played
all sorts of queer pranks upon the peo-
pie who were trying to unravel the trans
parent intricacies of the plot for the de-
location of the sea of people In front Of
them. Both of the kids were very funny,
but Ralston carried OF the honors with
his clever protean speciality. which was
made up of songs, dances and brief ac-
count of the trials of man only three
feet in height in keeping from being run
over by taller folks, etc. The act that re-
ceived the most vociferous and prolonged
applause was that contributed by Messrs.
Howard, Russell, Edwards and Whiting,
the -Four Emperors Of Music" These
men threatened to give performance by
themselves, to the exclusion of the rest
of the speciality performers A greater
variety of musical instruments has seldom
been employed in such turn before. Ed
wards. made UP In black face, took lions
share of the applause with his mastery
manipulation of cornet. The people play
ing McFadden, Mrs. Murphy and Mary
Ellen Murphy could easily be spared from
wearisome and only obtained recognition
by decidedly suggestive poses and swings
of her skirts The scenery and costumes
of the piece are unusually snowy. The set
ting of the second act approaches the gor-
geous with its bright colors, accumulated
by liberal use of electric lights. "McFad-
den's Row of Flats will be seen at two
performances to-day and a like number
tomorrow, retiring Thursday afternoon in
favor of Lincoln ]. Carriers sensational
melodrama, "Just Before Dawn"
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The Sweeping Contract.

The members of the Board of Works
were closeted for some time yesterday aft
ernoon considering the sweeping bids, but
no conclusion was arrived at. The board
will meet again to-day and endeavor to
decide on what kind of a contract to let
at the meeting Tomorrow The members
OF the board say that the contract will
be let so as to keep within the appropria-
ton of $4,000. 1t is very probable that the
contract will go to Charles Stuckmeyer and
will be let under the bid of 1917 cents
for each 10000 square feet, but part of
the cleaning will be done by day labor
The city will be divided into four districts
and in the downtown districts there will
be four sweepings a week., while in the
residence districts there will be but three
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LOSES HIS CLOTHES.
Fire in DIR. s. G. Edwards's ONCE
Causes Some Loss.

Is West Market street, with his living
rooms directly in the rear. went out about
10 O'Clock last night to call on a patient,
and when he returned he found himself
minus several suits OF clothes and a new
overcoat. During his absence some of the
inmates of the house discovered smoke
issuing from the living rooms. and when
they broke down the door they discovered
that wardrobe, which contained all of
Dr. Edwards's clothes, was a mass Of
flame. An alarm was hurriedly turned in
and the department succeeded in putting
out the fire with an approximate loss OF
$780, The cause of the fire is unknown.
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The Bowery BurIesquers.

The lovers of mirth and music will find
in the Bowery Burlesquers, which opened
at the Empire Theater yesterday afternoon,
"a show which is replete with many things
to their liking. At the performances yes
terday there was the usual large crowd
present. which showed it's approval of the
applause.
The performance opened with Loney Has
kells satire entitled Stunning" In 1t
are seen Andy Lewis and Winnie Henshaw
as two of the Bowery's toughest charac-
tiers, "Rag-time Jimmie" and 'Mussy Liz"
The piece abounds with plenty of good
music and fun. In the olio Tillie Cohen and
Florence Gardner evoked considerable APP
plause with their rendition of topical songs
and finishing with cake walk. The Day
export Brothers. with their acrobatic
sketch, did some very difficult tricks and
provoked some loud hand-clapping with
their burlesque boxing match. The Farrell
Taylor Trio, in their sketch, Music at
Home" kept the house in an uproar with
their witty sayings and their singing. Andy
Lewis and Maude Elliott are amusing in
their versatile sketch, Upper Ten and
Lower Five showing the difference In the
manners of these two classes when In the
ballroom. The Review Comedy Four, as
quartet, rank with the best on the road.
George Crawford. as the tramp. introduced
Several Dr1gnt sayings, anu Nettie Neison
concludes the olio with her singing and
dancing sketch. The performance closed
with the final scene in stunning" show
ing an opium den in the heart of New
Yorks toughest district. Here "Mussy Liz"
arranges a prize fight. which takes place.
but is interrupted by the police and all are
arrested. Later all the participants are
seen In the Essex-street Police Court.
where Andy Lewis is the Hebrew judge.
During the action of the burlesque some
of the women of the company give imita-
lions of Lillian Russell, May Irwin and
others. Miss Marie Richmond, shapely
young woman, with a very pretty face, is
billed a prominent feature of the bur-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-16

General Carnahan went TO St Louis yes
terday TO accompany the remains OF MAJ.
Robert Emmett. who died Saturday at
Kansas City, TO Indianapolis. where the
burial will be held. The body will be
taken TO Whitsett's chapel, where friends
will be allowed to view il. Major Emmefts
widow will arrive I'm the city this morning.
The funeral will be held tomorrow. The
pall-bearers will be from General Carna-
hans stan.
Two squads of the Light Infantry will
march TO the Union Station to-day TO
meet Major Emmetts bocy and will take
part I'm a military parade.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-16
BOARD OF WORKS ROUTINE.

Fred A. Gregory, William III. Schmitts
and William +. Moore, the appraisers ap-
pointed TO estimate the aggregate value OF
the property abutting on the first alley
north of Howard street from Reisner stree.
to McLain street, which IL IS proposed TO
gravel. filed their written report. fixing the
appraisement at $500.
George Wolf. William T. Steele and
James l.. Barnett. the appraisers appoint
ed to estimate the aggregate value OF the
property abutting on the first alley west
OF Reisner street from Lambert street to
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-16

The Board of Works did not consider
the pesthouse question at the meeting yes
terday, but directed Clerk Spencer TO
notify the Board of Health that the mat
ter will be taken up at the meeting to-
morrow. The Board Of Health is in favor
of the pesthouse being erected at the
City Hospital grounds and will explain TO
the Board of Works that there would be
no danger in having the building there.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-16

TOLEDO, o., Jan. 15.-Members Of Hoyt's
"a Black Sheep Company and of the
wicked London" Company and the man.
ayers. OF the theaters in which they ap-
peared on Sunday night were all arrested
this afternoon. charged with violating the
state law by giving performances on the
first day of the week. Costs were guaran-
teed by a local clergyman and the actors
will all have their trials in Police Court in
the morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-16

NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-THE American tour
of Mrs Langtry began tonight at the
Garden Theater with her appearance in
the much-talked of comedy. 1.-THE Degen-
crates by Sidney Grundy. The piece
comes fresh from London, where 1t had a
prolonged and successful run and the en-
tire English company has been brought
over After an absence of over four years
the famous London beauty was given a
warm reception by her friends and admirers
in New York. 1.-The Degenerates' was es-
pecially written for Mrs. Langtry and the
part OF Mrs. Trevelyan. the heroine. was
we'll suited TO her powers.
The play, society comedy OF to-day, is
woven around Mrs Trevelyan, a divorce.
who plunges freely into the pleasures of
life and gets into an ENHANCEMENT with a
nobleman. Subsequently she is saved by
the rousing of maternal instincts under the
influence of her daughters love, and she
resolves to disentangle herself from her
shady past She saves her acquaintance
a Lady Saumaurez, from committing an
indiscretion, and although innocent, will
fully seems guilty. queer duke sees the
deception, admires her for IL and marries
her. Thus family skeletons are closeted
and the play ends.
The playing throughout was intelligent
Some OF the gowns were gorgeous. and the
piece was well staged. Without exception
the members of the cast are excellent, and
Miss Lucie Miner. as the daughter, de-
served the applause freely given.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-16
PETITIONS FILED.
ISAAC N. BRADWELL DEAD.
He Was Prominent I'm Democrats
PoIitics-Other Deaths.

Isaac n. Bradwell. well-known attorney
of this city. died yesterday at his home, -
North New Jersey street, Of blood polson-
ing induced by chronic rheumatism ard an
injury to his foot several years ago. New
Years day he took a chill and was obliged
TO go 10 bed. He was prominent I'm Demo-
cratic politics and until few weeks ago
held the position Of deputy city attorney.
He was Atty years OF age and was a menu
Der OF a number of societies. He leaves q
widow, one daughter and two brothers.
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Death of Mrs. EMhank.

Mrs. Fife Shoemaker Ewbank. wife OF
Louis b. Ewbanlc. 1912 Park avenue, died at
her home Sunday afternoon after a long n
ness. She was quite active in a number CT
literary clubs 10 which she belonged. and
always lived in this city with the exception
of few years while teaching school at
Ia
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-16

CHICAGO. Jan. 15.-Opie Read. the novel;
fist, made his debut in vaudeville to-day
appearing in a fifteen-minute sketch at the
Chicago Opera House. He was so well re-
ceived that II is probable he will sign a
contract for an extended tour. appearing
on the vaudeville stage I'm all the large
cities OF the country. Mr.. Reed recited a
number OF original sketches and dialect
stories, the characters of which were drawn
principally from negroes and country peo-
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Goo. To south Bend.

Labor Commissioner Mccormack went TO
South Bend yesterday to hold conferences
with the leather workers of the Studebaker
factory. who are striking for a weekly
wage payment. Several conferences have
been held with the strikers there before, but
up TO the present time no settlement has
he
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The Y. M. G. A. Camera clus.

A series OF lectures viii be inaugurated
tonight at the Y. NJ c. A. before the
Camera Club. Mr.. T. A. Steele viii talk
on Selection and Composition in Ph0tog-
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Pouder's Photos.

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er's ground-foor studio. 229 Massachusetts,
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the first alley north Of Howard street,
which II is proposed to gravel. filed their
written report, fixing said appraisement at
$3.50.
PETITIONS FILED.
Charles +. Coffin, secretary OF the In
dianapolis, Greenwood & Franklin Railroad
Company, filed a written petition with the
board asking permission 10 run the COM
pany's interurban cars over certain streets
in the city, named in the petition. The Pc
tition was referred to the city attorney.
A petition was filed with the board for
paving with creosoted wooden blocks the
roadway of New York street from Noble
street 10 the c., c.. c. a st. l.. Railroad
tracks. and for paving with brick the first
alley south OF Hoyt avenue from Spruce
street to State street. The petitions were
referred to the city engineer for inyestiga-
tion and report.
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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-09-30

and Foreign Missionary Society These
societies were shown to be in d highly
satisfactory condition. the foreign soci-
ETY. alone having collected over $1,000 in
the last year. Miss Bancroft, OF Chi
cago spoke in behalf Of the homessoci-
ETY. and Miss julia Donahue. VI. D. of
China, spoke for the foreign society.
Rev. e. D. Hanna spoke Interestingly
OF the children's home society of West
Virginia. DR.. Race, of u. 5. Grant Uni
versity, and Dr. John Weir, OF Buck
harmon Conference Seminary, spoke in
behalf of their respective institutions.
Tonight a meeting was held in the
interest of church extension work and
was ably addressed. by DIR. C. ". Bos-
well, of Philadelphia.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-09-30
WHEELING BOWLING LEAGUE
starts Out TO-MorrOw Evening AT
Harvest Home Aileys-The League
Offcers.

S+,rtS Ont To-Morrow Evening at
Harvest Home AIIeys-The League
Officers.
The ten teams of the Wheeling Dowi-
ing league that starts on its winter
Journey tomorrow night at Fettes al
leys. have each had their practice night
and all are in shape for the opening
night.
The teams. which are about the same
as conducted last years tournament SO
successfully are captained by men who
have for years been connected with
bowling and they were selected to fill
the trying position of captain only after
they had been tried and found true.
AT the meeting of the captains on the
evening of August 23d, the captains Or
ganized the league in a business-like
way by first carefully glancing over
the large field of bowlers for a suit
able president. and when they finally
settled on Mr. Rudolph Brandt it was
because he has proven his ability to ill
the bill
Mr.. August Norteman, the newly
elected vice president, was last year
captain of the Osceola team. The sec
rotary and treasurer, Mr.. Fette, again
accepted his former position
The opening of the above tournament
will take place tomorrow evening after
a parade of the ten teams over the
principal streets of the city to the
music of Summers brass band. Mayor
Sweeney has kindly consented to roll
the first ball, fer which he will receive
the many thanks of the bowlers.
The Rough Riders and K. K. X. will
be the contesting teams.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-09-30
AMATEUR NOTES.

The VIII Gutmans and Jacky Ar
thurs will cross bats this afternoon on
the tunnel green. The patrons OF the
teams will be in the game. Jacky Ar
thur, the popular East End Saloonist,
will hold down second base for the Ar
thurs, and William Gutman. the well
known Market street halter, will cover
second base for the Gutmans. A great
game is promised and large audience
is expected.
The Pink Carriers will cross bats with
the c.. Stephens this afternoon at 2
O'Clock on the Terminal grounds. 1t
will be the first game on that grounds
for two months.
The Pink Garter would like to hear
from the Jacky Arthurs for game
next Sunday.
The Williams Scroggins and Detweler
Grays Will cross bats this afternoon at
i'clock
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-09-30
THE MUSEE LEAGUE
Starts OF with Eight Aggregationi
to Struggle for the Rag.

Starts OF With Eight Aggregations
to Struggle for the Rag.
The Musee winter league was organ
lied Thursday evening at the Musee al
leys for the coming bowling season.
The following officers were chosen: w.
r. Stevenson, president; A. j. Wilson,
vice president; George l. Hannah, sec
Rotary: w. J. Ennis, treasurer. The
league starts off with very bright pros
poets, as there is some very fine bowl
ing material in the teams entered; in
fact, the best in the city. and when the
season is finished perhaps we will see
some new State bowling records. both
team and individual, Following are
the names of the teams and their cap
tains:
Piper Heidsieck's.
Alex Turner, captain; Aug. Marsch-
ner, William Handlan, Geo. Hervey,
Harry Campbell, William Knoke, Gus
Weitzell, Walter Cochran, DR.. John
O'Kane. Joseph O'Brien, VIM. Steven
son.
The Wheelings have also entered a
very strong team and expect to do some
bowling for the flag.
Musee Colts.
Chas RAIDER, captain; Herman Reed,
VIM. Bickwyer, Stuart Falck, Albert
Emblem, VIM. Falck, VIM. ]. Ennis.
Here is team that would make a
showing against any team in the couc-
try under favorable conditions. and
they promise to make the Piper Held
sicks pull out.
Crescents.
VIM. Schmidt, captain; Harry Fugate.
"a Saryer, ed: Balzer, Pete Wilhelm,