davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

life was a struggle BETWEEN his affec-
ton and his pride But it was his
exaggerated idea Of parental authority
which was the primary cause OF all
the trouble. And he made another mis-
take when he attempted to rule both
his children by the. same methods. diff
ferent as they were in ternpermant.
1t drove one from home TO artistic
triumph and personal shame and mis-
cry, and the other grew up to be
meek spiritIesS nOnentity No doubt,
the old man considered the latter his
success. Magda. then, was the human
element Of the playa splendid, warm,
glowing passionate creature. ambitious
and full OF pride, to whom the world
had taught nothing but sslfshness, I'M
til she returned home and saw the true
and good man. who had devoted his
life 20 the memory of his hopeless love
for her. The heart of the woman was
re-aWakened to life at the revealing Of
his noble sacrifice. the mOcking smile
died from her lips. and she said
brokenly. 81 DO not know how you
have gained such a mastery over me"
Better than her art, fame. fortune or
position. she loved her child. She had
starved that he migft eat, had frozen
that he might be warm, had worked
for ten years for his sake, and so
proved herself, in spite Of everything.
a woman!
She was a victorious sinner-those
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

of the civilized world These and the
churches al doing more good than all
the dramatists together. When we
read or hear Of college settlements.
moral sanitariums. rescue homes, etc,
we are impressed with the reality of
the need. When degradation is dressed
up gOrgeOusly and made to say smart
things upon the stage with the unreal
glow Of foOt-lights and calcium, people
shudder and say What a horTid play!
Could not the actors have chosen some
thing more agreeable2"
The question of teaching a moral
essen through the drama is launched
Well, take Magda for instance. She
was the only character in the play
who was real TO US. We could not
sympathize with the little sister who
wore dOwdy clothes and was going to
marry the young man whom she had
never seen excepting in the presence of
her entire family. Nor with the weak
little step-mother, whose highest emo
ton concerning the return Of the prOdi-
gal daughter was in regard to her be-
ribbOned cap and the joint OF venison
which they were fortunate to have in
the house. A little more, perhaps, for
the old father. who suffered the most
for his child's wrOngdoing, and whose
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

been trained down to accept any show
that has less to get here on" continues
the paper. over rocco people pay their
way into the san Francisco theatres
every week Next to the newspapers
the theatre is the most popular institu-
ton Of any city Of the same size in the
world"
The distance of san Francisco from
the theatrical center OF production IS
somewhat responsible for the state of
things which the Examiner laments,
but not chiefly The cost of transport
ing companies and scenery to and from
the coast is not 50 great today as it was
ten or fifteen years ago. Frisco IS
prosperous. and is able TO give greater
profits now than it was then to first
class attractions. And yet in the SOS
many more leading stars and cOmpan-
les visited Frisco than visit it today.
Why?
The main reason is that there are not
enough first class. attractions available
TO supply the coast. Instead of ex-
panding. the number has been steadily
contracting under the system Of CEN
tralizaticn in management. COMPETE
ton has been killed, enterprise has been
restricted. and the output Of the DOM
mating clement ia not large enough 70
cover the east and south and middle
west with good attractions. Moreover,
a c0terie that is playing both ends
against the middle" is kept too busy
promoting its personal ventures Of di-
vers kinds TO give attention to the the
atrical cravings of a community on the
other side of the continent.
san Francisco is all right; she will
generously support deserving attrac-
tons That she gets so few Of them is
the fault Of an ubiquitous system that
fnterferes with the natural laws of de-
mand and supply and blocks the wheels
of theatrical progress.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

and Granger and Ada Rehan last vaaB
under which she will make a ten weeks,
tour OF the large cities, beginning on
March Z.
Blanche Walsh has been lecturine
about Sardou's heroines before New Or
leans college.
Richard Nensfeld contemplates a re-
vival Of Henry Y" for next season
He also has a new play in view base3
upon the career Of King Frederick VIZ
liam 1 Of Prussia.
Brother officers" which was pro-
duced in San Francisco last summer
by Henry Miller, IS being rehearsed bv
the Empire Stock company, to follow
My Ladies Lord.
During the rehearsal of THE Pride
OF JennicO" last week James X. Hack
EFT received a painful wound in the
right hand while practicing a rapier
duel with Brigham Royce.
The Harmony club. assisted by some
Of the city's best talent. viii appear in
the Sixteenth ward meeting house next
Wednesday evening. A very nice pro
gramme viii be rendered.
Willard Christopherson. Professor
stephens young companion, who will
accompany the professor on his Euro
pean tour, viii be greatly missed by a
large circle Of musical friends, more
particularly by the Harmony club. Of
which he is conductor The club has
been doing splendid work under his d.
rection, and it is TO be regretted that
the club is to lose his services. His
successor viii probably be chosen from
the club A testimonial viii be tender
ed him by his fellow songsters in the
near future.
The farewell social to be given by
the tabernacle choir in honor of Pro
lessor stephens before his departure for
Europe. occurs on the 18th inst, in
Christensen's hall, and promises 10 be
a most enjoyable affair. The first part
of the evening viii be devoted to a
musical programme consisting of selec-
tons from the chOir's prominent solo
lists and the Christensen orchestra: re-
freshments will then be served by a
number of the young ladies Of the choir
and the rest of the evening viii be de-
voted to dancing, social chat and var
ious amusenlents in the banquet room.
Everything viii be very informal, ana
the principal object viii be 70 have an
enjoyable time. 1t viii be confined en-
tirely to the tabernacle choir members
and a few invited guests.
The committee is working hard to
make II most delightful occasion. and
consists of the following named ladies
and gentlemen. Mrs. Lizzie T. Edward,
Misses Nettie Raleigh, Mabel Cooper,
Francella Adams. Hattie Wallace and
MesSrs. H. S Ensign. T. 5. AshWOTth,
Willard ChristOphersOn, J. S. Morgan
and Samuel Winters.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

production Of plays of higher literary
value and profound problems, in short
the weishty, morbid melancholy drama
of Ibsen. SundeTman, Echigaray. I
Hervien, etc 1t was called The
Theatre OF Arts and Letters" and it5l
patrons were the most profound
scholars Of the profession. 1t failed as
a permanent institution, although al
series Of performances along the same
lines have been given this winter at the
Carnegie Lyceum by Mr.. John Blair,
under the name of the 1ndeDendant
theatre. The audiences are mostly
composed Of men Of letters, musicians
and aTtists,-peOple who seek merely
amusement do not patrOnize the per-
fOrmanCes- Just what is Mr.. Blair's
purpose in presenting these plays, Isl
rather hard to determine. II is true
that they afford an unusual OppOrtUn-
ity for the modern school OF acting.
As literary cOnceits they may be very
wonderful, but could not q brighter
theme display the same amount Of
talent? The author who chooses to
stir 10 dark stagnant pools is more
courageous, more daring, perhaps, but
why more talented? There is no deny
ing that the strongest natural dramatic
powers lie in sorrow. Even the COM
mon every Gay SORROWS around US have
their dramatic element. It would seem
then, that the author who seeks the
fine grains of brightness and happiness
for his literary purposes or the one
who writes grOwn-up fairy tales for
our diversion, are more entitled to our
respect and consideration. To what
purpose can it be to take actual evil
conditions as they are. out OF their
surroundings and set them up before US
on the stage? They should rot be-
hiddeni" cries the realist. They are
not hidden The daily papers are con-
slant reminders of the seamy side, and
there are brave men and women bat
Ting these conditions in every corner
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

and Wednesday matinee Of this week.
Camille" win be given Miss 0Neil
uses the Bernhard version, the first
which has been used in this country.
The costumes used ara Of the days of
1910 and the staging is historical in
every particular,
Wednesday. Thursday and Saturday
matinee school for Scandal viii be
given.
Nance c'Nei1 has nothing to fear
through the comparison Of her Lady
Teazle with that Of other great
actresses who have achieved name
in The School for Scandal. Her
Lady Teazle is ciassed by critics
amongst the most meritorious Of the
present day.
Friday Peg Wellington" VIII be the
bill. 1t was in this play that Miss
O'NeiI scored such a decided success in
London.
Saturday, that masterpiece of
dramatic emotion will be given with
the star in her great creation of Nancy
Sykes
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21
"Bis Better Half. y

That very successful farce comedy
His Better Half viii be the attrac-
ton at the New Grahd theatre the first
three nights Of the week with a
matinee Wednesday, It is brimful Of
new business. carries scenic effects,
and has an accompaniment Of songs,
dances and pretty girls. There is a
clearly defined plot, and the situations
of the piece are of the most laughable
kind. His Better Half is said to be
a refreshing relief from the conven-
ti0nal farce comedies and to fairly
TEEN with novel and attractive fea-
lures The stars are Boyle and
Graham. who are well known speciality
people, and the supporting company IS
big in numbers and talent
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

Manager Piper held all the winning
cards during the past week It was
Ceatly regretted by everyone that the
engagement Of the Bostonians was so
limited, as the performances were I'M
doubtedly the best they have given in
some time Even the absence Of Jesse
Bartlett Davis did not leave the aching
void in the company that was expected.
Her place was taken by a talented
woman who has so many splendid
gifts Of her own, that she instantly
established herself, and people forgot
to make odious comparisons. Of c0drse
there were a few who exclaimed that
the BOStOnians would never be the
same again without Davis, but the
future can mold nothing to people who
hold to idols of the past in such a
tenacious fashion. We cannot always
have the old favOTites. and it is better
60 put them out Of the question. and
enjoy the talents Of their worthy sue
Cessors. There are many-almost too
manv-yOUnE singers in the world, and
1t is only when the old ones step out
that they are given a chance. Doubt
less there is much splendid American
talent hidden away for want Of an Op-
pprtunity. II is fortunate that we have
an organization like the BOstODians,
which brings forth young singers, thus
encouraging. and at the same time
maiutainins a high standard The
BosJ0nianS can suffer no death blow
until Henry Clay Barnabee Is unable to
di5p0r- himself upon the stage. This
wonderful old man is indeed the central
figure Of the company and he seems to
hold il all together Without him, it
would be the same as any light opera
company, and not the "B0stonians."
An attempt was once made in New
York to establish a theatre for the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21
Grand Theatre.

The Grand theatre takes a new de-
parture and presents an entertainment
altogether away from the ordinary,
and, If advance reports be true, one
possessing decided novelty and clothed
with intense interest. Manager Null
vev has, by a special arrangement, ne
gotiated with Managers W. A. Brady
and Thomas O'ROurke, by which viii
be presented, through the medium OF
the biograph, the famous twenty live
round battle between James J. Jeffries
and Thomas Sharhey, that book place
at Coney Island. Nov. 5. The pictures
are said to be clear and distinct, the
exhibition starting with the scenes
which were enacted before the battle
began Surrounded by their seconds,
the men can be discerned seated in
their corners, receiving the final prep
aratfons. Referee Siler stands against
the ropes, greeting his friends in the
crowd. First comes the announcer,
telling Of the preliminaries, then the
fight begins, and everyone seems spell
bound with interest. 1t does not re-
quire from this time on any great
stretch of the imagination for the au-
dience to follow every feint. parry, up
percut and thrust that is blocked or
that squarely lands. From a Spect9Cu-
lar standpoint, there can be no doubt
that the pictures are the best ever pro-
Guced. The fighters appear of natural
size and the surroundings would make
one believe that he was witnessing the
real thing in the arena of the COney
Island Sporting club. The pictures be
gin when the men enter the ring, and
end with the last round. Some idea Of
the magnitude of this entertainment
may be gathered when it IS stated that
in order To rp59rodIce the battle 400
arc lights were required. In all. there
are seven and One-quarter miles of
film. or 216.000 distinct pictures. There
were employed eleven electricians,
twelve skilled operators, four cameras
and two huge special feed wires. These
pictures will be shown beginning
Thursday evening, at the Grand, and
viii continue the remainder of the
week
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21
Nance o,NeiI.

After half a week Of performances in
this city, the name Of Nance O'Neil
scarcely needs a commentary. She has
captured the town, taken theatre
gOers by storm. and called out the
people who only go on special occasions.
Her name is il everybody's mouth. No
such superb acting has been seen in
Salt Lake for some time. Some of her
admirers have gone so far as TO call
her greater than her predecessors in
her line Of work.
She has youth, beauty, health, en-
thusiasm and magnificent talent. What
more could one ask. Monday, Tuesday
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21
Concert at Helper.
Especial CorresD0ndAnce.)

AopecltA Correspondence
Helper, Jan. 20.-The ladies who have
taken charge Of the new chapel since
it's dedication are making preparations
for a fine musical and elOcCtionary
treat, to be given on Tuesday evening,
the 23rd. Some of Salt Lakes best tall
ent has been secured for the occasion.
and q high-class entertainment is asr
sured- Mrs. John Reed, el0cutiOnist;
AIns. Kate BrideweH Anderson, soloist;
Miss Sibyl Anderson, viOliniSt, with
Miss TheO Harris as accompanies, viii
furnish the evenings programme, and
as the affair is for the benefit Of the
chapel, it should be a success.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

others, her mother and sister. had
lived closely within the four walls,
where temptation had never en-
tered. Which had achieved the
most ?-the one who had sinned and
atoned, or the ones who had never been
tempted to stray? The moral of the
play of "Magda," if any there be, is
obscured by the study Of temperament
and environment. AS such il is inter-
esting, but it is morbid and unhealthy
to a degre-and it cOmpels our sym
nathX for the sinner
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21
Dramatic Conditions in the West.

Harrison Grey Fiske. the editor of the
New York Dramatic Mirror, has thel
following among his editorials Of lastl
Saturday:
Let US join in prayer that 1899 wiz
be the record for low tide in the hard
luck theatricals Of San Francisco, says
the Examiner Of that city, after glanc-
ing over the records of the year just
ended.
I'VE are a great big, rich city Of pas
sionate play-goers that by degrees has
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

William II. Crane has revived "a
Virginia Courtship' for this season.
repertoire.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

Maurice Barrymore is completing a
new play which ModjesRa has under
consideration
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

Frederick Warde and Minnie Tittell
Bruno have scored a great success in
the northwest
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

Mr.. Weihe's orchestra has done excel
lent work during the O'Neil engage
ment The repertoire includes some
gems, most artistically rendered.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

Sarah Truah appeared in Baltimore
last week as Nine. Sans Gene
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

Roland Reed. the popular comedian,
is said to be in a very critical cOndi-
ton.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21
MUSICAL PEOPLE

Mrs. w. A WetzeH, Miss Olive Grey
and Mr.. Schettler gave a successful
concert in Logan last week.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

The James, Kidder-Hanford company
viii play a three weeks engagement in
San Francisco.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

Miss Leland CLAYTON viii sing ''The
Peace Of God" by Gounod, for the Of
fertory solo at St. PaUis chapel this
morning.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

A trio for ladies' voices, Holy Re
deemer" by Marchetti, viii be sung at
the First Presbyterian church today by
Mrs. A. g. Andrews, Mrs. r. J. Caskey
and Miss Edna Miller.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

Verdi, the aged composer, who was
threa tened with pneumonia, IS said to
be out of danger.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21
AT A GLANCE.

Sarah Truah appeared in Baltimore
last week as Nine. Sans Gene
Roland Reed. the popular comedian,
is said to be in very critical cOndi-
ton.
William H. Crane has revived "a
Virginia Courtship' for this seasons
repertoire.
Maurice Barrymore is completing a
new play which ModJeska has under
consideration
Frederick Warde and Minnie TittelI
Bruno have scored a great success in
the northwest.
The James Kidder-Hanford company
will play three weeks engagement in
San Francisco.
Verdi, the aged composer. who was
threa tened with pneumonia, Is said to
be out of danger.
Mrs. Patrick Campbell. the English
actress, viii make a tour of this coUn-
try next season.
Sol Smith Russell has left the stage
for at least a year, and will go to Old
Point Comfort to rest.
Mary Darlington and Harry Davies
are singing with the Castle Square
Opera company in St. Louis
Frederick de Belleville has been en-
gagged as leading man for the starring
tour Of Sarah Cowell Lemoyne.
Liebler & Co. will send Children Of
the Ghetto" on the road with a COM
paay headed by Wilton Lackaye.
Opie Read has made his debut in vau-
deville as a monOlOgue artist. He made
his first appearance in Chicago.
Julia Marlows has been granted a de-
cree of absolute divorce from her hus-
band. Robert Taber, with permission TO
resume her maiden name.
Anna Held has petitiOned the board
of park commissioners in New York.
for license to exploit her ilver-plated
automobile in Central park
Mrs. Edward ]. Morgan, (Adelaide
Cushman) was taken to Bellevue hos
pital last week TO be examined as to her
sanity. She was pronounced sane.
A contract was signed between Klaw
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

Mrs. Patrick Campbell, the English
actress, viii make a tour of this cOUn-
try next season.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

Richard ATensfeld contemplates a re-
vival Of Henry Y" for next season.
He also has a new play in view based
upon the career Of King Frederick VIZ
liam 1 of Prussia
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

Brother Officers" which was pro-
duced in San Francisco last summer
by Henry Miller, IS being rehearsed by
the Empire Stock company. to follow
My Ladies Lord
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

During the rehearsal Of THE Pride
OF Jennico' last week James X. Hack
EFT received a painful wound in the
right hand while practicing a rapier
duel win Brigham Royce
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

The Harmony club. assisted by some
of the city's best talent. viii appear in
the Sixteenth ward meeting house next
Wednesday evening. A very nice pro
gramme win be rendered.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

Blanche Walsh has been lecturin-
about Sardou's heroines before New Or
leans college.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

An attempt was once made in New
York to establish a theatre for the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

and Granger and Ada Rehan last waeb
under which she will make a ten weeks,
tour of the large cities, beginning on
March Il.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

Sol Smith Russell has left the stage
for at least a year, and will go to Old
Point Comfort to rest.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

Anna Held has petitiOned the board
of park commissioners in New York,
for license to exploit her silver-plated
automobile in Central park.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

Mrs. Edward J. Morgan, (Adelaide
Cushman) was taken to Bellevue hos
pitaI last week TO be examined as to her
sanity. She was pronounced sane.
A contract was signed between Klaw
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

Julia Marlowe has been granted a de-
cree of absolute divorce from her hus-
band. Robert Taber. with permission TO
resume her maiden name.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-21

Mary Darlington and Harry Davies
are singing with the Castle Square
Opera company in st. Louis
The National tribune., 1900-06-21

organized the Cd Dragons, famous in the
Florida wars, and six years later the 7th
u. S. Inf. pitched their camp here after
the war with the SGminoles.
1t became the Sixth Military Depart
ment of the West. The troops for the
Mexican war were recruited and fitted out
here. Col. Bragg organized the Flying
Artillery. Furthermore, that famous oil
regiment. the I'd U. s. Cav, now the 9th
U. S. Cav, known as Jefferson Davi5's
pet regiment" was organized here and
equipped for its Texan campaigns. That
regiment held on its muster roll the
names of Albert Sidney Johnston. Robert
e. Lee. George II. Thomas, William II.
Emory, Wesley Merritt, Eugene A. Carr,
George 4. Gordon. Edwin V. Summer,
Charles King and William f. Cody, scout.
Capt. G.. +. Price in Across the Coun-
try with the 9TH Cavalry" has described
the move from the barracks over the
Ozark Mountains, down across the coun-
try to Texas, $50 men, 500 horses, to
life of Indian w;yrfare and excitement not
equaled by any other regiment in our his
tory. And now the men of the new 5th
are back again, after half century's alb
sence, back at their regiments first home
During the civil war the post was used
as hospital, and afterward as cavalry
depot for the West, and general COM
missary and supply station for all the
frontier garrisons.
In 1867 ground was set apart for the
Department of Ordnance. These grounds