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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-04

Ior the accuracy of which 1 do not vouch,
ana yet 1t came to me in such direct
manner that 1 have no reason 10 doubt it.
IN the Casino the other night, while [ was
conVersing with a we'll known theatrical
manager, a colored man happened long.
MY companion nodded to him, and after
ne M gone by asked mo If 7 knew the
Stranger When l replied n the negative,
ne eformed me that he IS the leader o.
INC orchestra of some troupe 0f colored
performers, that his name IS Sock and that
ne IS the composer of much music in 1.-THE
CASINO Girl. which is to succeed 1.-The
princess Chic" at the Casino. He also
informed me that the music he has written
IS possessed of wonderful merit and that
me young colored man is destined 10 make
ms mark as a composer. However, of that
we shall know more after the production.
ARTHUR CRISPIN.
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Christian" Miss Jessie Millward was
spoken of as eclipsing her predecessor.
mat was still funnier, and the latest
thing in this line, which alleges that
Miss Allen is jealous of the success of
Ellie Ellsler, who plays in the. No. 9
The Christian" company the same role
that Miss Allen has in the No. l or
ganization, is about the very funniest
thing have heard this season.
The story goes even further, and
with great circumstantiality tells how
Miss Allen has become positively in
furiated when she has seen the tele-
grams announcing the big receipts of
the Ellsier organization. 1t was even
limited that GOODNESS had grown up
between the two Glory Quayless due to
Miss Aliens cutting remarks when in
formed that many newspapers had said
that Miss Ellslier's performance of the
role was better than her own.
1t ought to be enough to make Miss
Allen shed tears, this success of Miss
Ellsler, but they ought to be tears of
joy, for unless pretty much everybody
along the Rialto is mistaken, Miss AL
len herself selected her dear friend,
Miss Ellsler for the part, and. besides,
has very important pecuniary inter-
est in the No. 2 company.
1t is strange that newspaper readers
of supposed intelligence will accept as
gospel truth all the idle chatter they
see printed about the private affairs of
actors when they would not think of
believing them if they were related of
the people of any other profession.
There is absolutely nothing in the Ellis
ler-Allen yarn, if for no other reason
than that there is no person on the
American Stage less pulled up with a
sense of her own Importance and less
susceptible to professional jealousy
than Viola Allen.
For several years Mss Maxine Elliott
has been showing steady and remarkable
Improvement as an actress. until now,
even though she were not the wife of Mr..
N. c. Goodwin, she would without question
be accorded as prominent place on the
American stage as that which she occu-
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THEATRICAL ADJUSTMENTS.
Solaret is in Havana.

Solaret is in Havana
Agnes Herndon is IN vaudeville.
James A. Herne has four daughters.
John Hare has just completed a quarter
century Of theatrical management in
London.
The first performance OF the dramatiza-
ton of David Harum'' will be given by
Mr.. Crane and his company in Rochester
about April 8.
Daniel Frohman has decided to postpone
the proposed spring appearance of E. H.
Southern and Virginia Harmed in Ham
let" until next September
D. V. Arthur has purchased the dramatic
rights in Gilbert Parker's novel, The Bat
tie of the Strong" fer the United States.
England and the colonies
In James ONeil's production of Monte
Cristo' next season, Frederick de Belle
vile will play the part of Nortier. O'Neiu
has enacted the title role over 400 times.
Mrs Kendall comes OF a family Of
actors. but she says firmly, no daughter
of hers shall ever be an actress with her
consent. because the work is too hard and
the struggle too great.
August van Biene has just given his
aoo0th performance in England OF his play
called The Broken Melody" He could
not ind audiences for hi play In this
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-04

pies. To revert to the goesips. 1t seems
that they are unable to let alone any one
who rs making his or her way in the pro-
fession with more than ordinary rapidly.
For that reason it has been rumored, and
the report has been thought to be of suf1-
cient moment to be printed in the news
papers, that Miss Elliott and Mr.. Goodwin
would separate after this season, each be-
coming an Independent star. OF course,
Mr.. Goodwin enjoyed that distinction be-
fore he ever met Miss Elliott, and he
could return to the old regime without
any loss of patronage or prestige. but 1t
is also true that the large and consistent
clientele which he now possesses was built
up to very great extent by the aid of
the attractiveness and ability of the beau
tiful woman who is at once his wife and
co-star. AS for Mss Elliott. there is no
possibility of telling in advance whether or
not she would pay as a lone star. If she
had precisely the correct sort of play, she
might get along all right; if not she would
doubtless fail.
The most absurd portion of the rumor
referred to stated that the projected sep
aration had been decided upon for the
reason that 1t was difficult to get plays
III WHICH there WOulQ De SOOO parts loi
both principals. What nonsense! Take
the play in which they are now appearing,
When We Were Twenty-one." 1t can
not be denied that in that piece Mr.. Good
win has as good a role as man could wish
for and it is equally true that it wiuld be
mighty difficult matter to fit Miss Elliott
better than she is fitted in Mr.. Esmond's
charming comedy. -
Miss Elliott and Mr.. Goodwin make de-
lightful and effective foils for each other
and It would be the greatest mistake pos
7sible for them to separate. incidentally it
may be worth mentioning that they have
not the slightest intention of doing any
thing SO fooiSsh.
Here's a little piece of theatrical gossip
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MMMe huaM

affect thoroughly to understand sucb
Ihlngs declare that it is even more
mUslclanly, whatever that may
mean. There is. at any rate, not a
single number in the opera which is
not pleasing to the average ear, and
there are several choruses which are
simply superb. The armorer's song
at the opening of the third act. with a
chorus OF male voices. is quite the best
thlng heard in this city. during the
last few years.
The cast of ''The Princess Chic" is
an unusually we'll balanced enc
christie Macdonald. to whom is en-
truseed the title role, is neither a Mel
oa IN voice nor Maxine Elliott in
lace and figure, but she sings sweetIv
never trying to so beyond her limi-
IatIons, and she is, besides possessed
OF such winsome manner that she
succeeds in getting the audience into
her confidence within three minutes
after her appearance in the first act
In justice to Joseph C. Miron how
ever. it must be admitted that he
made the hit of the piece as a soldier
NNOe OI1y WAS MlrOl' s
superb basso voice heard to advantage
but his acting revealed an apprecia-
ton OF subtle effects for which he has
not previously been given credit. Ma
Shilda Preville, a young woman who is
as yet very poor actress. neverthe-
less scored an undobuted success bv
her beautiful singing. She has one of
the sweetest and at the same time one
of the purest contralto voices l have
ever listened to.
1t is as good as reading a funny story
TO observe the methods practiced year
in and year out by the lazy and not
overingenious gentlemen in this city
who are paid handsome salaries pre-
sumably for the purpose of booming in
the best manner possible the enter
prises controlled by their employers.
There is one theater in particular in
New York in which the practice of ere
peating" prevails to an amusing ex-
tent For the last six years at least. |
do not think there has been single
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-04
"The Limited Mail"

THE Limited Mall" which comes to
the Grand the first half of this week,
is one of the few sensational melodra-
mas where the interest never flags
The theme originated from the foiling
of the villains first plot, when he in a
frenzy turns upon the Limited Mail"
as source to relieve his lost fortunes.
The plan is discovered by that ever
watchful kid, Jim Harland. and he
sends message over the wire which
shows in full view of the audience in
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-04

THE Heart of Chicago" one of this
seasons big money winners, will follow
The Limited Mail" at the Grand
Opera House. 1t is a melodrama Of the
sensational order and is being given
great scenic production. One OF the
scenes, the much talked-of approaching
train. has been given much space IN
the newspapers of the East, and is said
to be little short OF perfection. 1t is
absolutely unlike any railroad effect
ever put upon the stage. In this scene
the train is in view for ten minutes.
first as mere speck in the distance.
and finally when 1t arrives at the foot
lights full sized and perfect, even
down to the most minute detail. 1t is
a real engine as far as stage engine
can be, and is manned by a crew of
live men.
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A MIX White Flag.

tits an admitted fact that all of
Hoyt's plays are meritorious and their
popularity is unquestioned. There is
more of plot in "A Milk White Flag"
than is usual in farce comedies. and it
tells story that is interesting and well
worked out. The satire is keen, but
kindly, and the action is of the rapid
fire order that leaves little leisure for
anything but laughter The cast is
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-04
TRUSTS.


Trust in Leather,
Trust IN Ales,
Trust In Copper,
Trust In Nails.
Trust in Whiskey,
Trust In Wine.
Trust in Iron.
Trust In Irvine.
Trust in Pickles,
Trust in Tools.
Trust il Gumdrop5,
Trust in Mules.
Trust in Harness,
Trust In Meal.
Trust IN Dry Goods
Trust IN Steel.
Trust in Rubber.
Trust in Hens.
Trusr in Paper.
Trust IN Pens.
Trust IN Sawdugt.
Trust In Rice,
Trust in Green Goods
Trust In Ice.
Here's the limit:
Andrew
Wants . Trust IL
ScsEo5kcr y. HonAnr
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Mrs. Pi1Ehass has Fifty
Thousand Such Letters as
Above on File at Her Of
flee She Makes no Sfafo-
n1enfs She Cannot Prove.
wouIdn,t Hurt His Feelings.

One night when Digby BEL was playing
the deacon In Hoyts "A Midnight Bell. .
Augustus Thomas. the playwright. went
back TO Bells dressing room to ccngratu-
late him on hls success IN the character.
'.Digby. old chap he Eaid. ''your deacon
is creation. It's great In my opinion
Il ranks well-with JesfeEzon's Rip
Bell was visibly affected b. the pratsA
and with YEAR laden voice ne said. DO
you mean i Rt. GnsT' mo. don't. .
quackly rsspo14=d Thomas. placing a hand
soothingiy on his friends shoulder. Il
didn't mean til really hadn't sas idea
ii would hurf yossr feslings.~
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play there which has not "ec1ipsed all
previous records at this house. OF
course, this would be possible were.
it not for the fact that in each of the
preceding productions there has been
manifested so much fnterest-accOrd-
ing to the press agent-that standing
room has always been at an unheard
of premium. Naturally, If a theater is
holding it's capacity at each perform
ance, it is rather hard to figure out
how it can accommodate larger audi
ences.
Another thing which seems to afford
great amusement to the press agents
is the comparing of the originals OF
certain roles with their successors.
When Joseph Haworth succeeded Ed
ward Morgan in "The Christian" it
was "the opinion of we'll informed
persons that the role of John Storm
has for the first time received adA=
quate Interpretation" When Haworth
left, or was discharged, practically the
same thing was said of his successor
1t is absurd; the public knows it is abb
surd; the press agents know 1t Is alb
surd, and the public knows that the
press agents know it is absurd. And
still it goes on, the latest agony in
this line being the statement that EN-
NETT Corrigan is better as Ben-Hur
than was Edward Morgan. AS the CO.
median in the new comic opera, "Prin-
cess Chic" says, Wouldn't that jolt
you?"
The same policy practically, whether
inspired or not, was followed when
Henry Miller left the Empire company
and was succeeded by William Faver-.
sham. 1t was then asserted that Fa-
versham was better actor than Mil
Ter, which was excessively funny, if
nothing more. When Viola Allen left
the same organization to star in "The
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LOCAL ADJUSTMENTS.

GRAND OPERA HOUsE-FGrst half of
week. THE Limited Mall" last half of
week, 1.-THE Heart Of Chicago
OPERA HOUSE-Wednesday night,
Hoyt's "A Mix White Flag" Thursday
night, Creston Clarke, in THE Ragged
Cavalier"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-04

sound as the train passes through the
cut and tunnel and comes to q dead
stop just as it is verging from it in full
view of the audience. The train backs
up through the tunnel and cut and the
rear end again appears at the station
platform with the conductor, brake
man and porters al out to learn the
cause of the sudden stop. The body
of the operator is found and taken on
board, the track cleared, the familiar
air whistle sounded, and THE Limit
ed Mall again moves on its way.
Creston Clarke.
Much more than usual interest at
taches to the coming engagement here
of Creston Clarke, who will appear at
the Opera House Thursday night, pre-
senting splendid scenic production of
his new play, The Ragged Cavalier"
Mr.. Clarke's success in the romantic
drama has been a most brilliant one,
and so firmly has he now established
himself in the esteem of discriminating
theatre-goers throughout the country
generally, that his coming is regarded
as an annual event in the theatrical
season, and is looked forward to with
keen anticipation of pleasure by all
who have ever seen him, and. by rea-
son of his excellent performances.
learned to admire him. 1t is we'll
known fact also, that Creston Clarke
always surrounds himself with thor
oughly competent supporting company,
and produces his plays with an atten-
ton to detail, in the way of artistic
and accurate costumes and stage set
tings, that is as remarkable as it Is I'M
usual. His friends have not been slow
to recognize this trait an dit is one of
the potent factors of his popularity and
success,
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-03-04

clever, the specialties are good and the
girls are especially pretty and afSrac-
tive in heir snowy costumes. The
scenery is all that could be desired and
is elaborate enough for a spectacle.
A large company is necessary for it's
proper production and among this sea-
sons members may be mentioned, John
S. Marble, whose conception as THE
Undertaken" is clever character.
Little Chip, the diminitive comedian
of much loneliness and originality;
julie Kusell, Cora Morlan. james f..
Devlin, Robert E. Harty, Harry Truax
and Dan Marble, Jr. "A Milk White
Flag" comes to the Opera House We'd
nesday night.
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Mrs. Pfnkhans Helps
Two Women Through
Change Of life and Cures
Another Of SferII5fy.
Read Their Letters.

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Locks, Oregon.
DEAR Mrs. PrSKHAN<-W When first
wrote to you, was in Sy bad con-
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DEAR MRS. PISKHAM--It was nv
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Two MOr0 Women WEO
Acknowledge fine Help
they Have Received from
Mrs Pisak1ssaRass

DEAR Mrs. PISKHAM-The doctor
says i have congestion Of the womb,
and cannot help me. There is aching
in the right side of abdomen, hip, leg,
and back. If you can do me any good,
please write. w. MRS. NINA CHASE,
Fulton, n. Y, December 20, 1897.
DEAR MRS. PISKHAM--I followed
your instructions. and now | want
every woman suffering from female
trouble 10 know how good your advice
and medicine is. The doctor advised
an operation. could not bear to
think Of that, so followed your advice.
got better right off. took six bottles
of Lydia E. Piukham's Vegetable Com
pound and used three packages of
Sanative Wash; also took your Liver
Pills, and am cured. Minis. NINA
CHASE, Fulton, n. Y, December IL.
1898
DEAR Mrs. PISBHAM-Have been
suffering for over year and had threa
doctors. At time of menstruation I
suffer terrible pains in back and
ovaries. | have headache nearly every
day, and feel tired all the time. The
doctor said my womb was out OF place.
Would be 80 glad II you could help me. y
MIS-. CARL voss, Sac City, Iowa,
August /, 1898.
Please accept my sincere thanks foe
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Mrs. CARL Voss, Sac City, Iowa, March
%. 1899.
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~
Wossser,
Remember
, his
Z act

That in addressing Mrs. Pinkham
you are communicating with woman
"a woman whose experience in treat
ing woman's ills is greater than that
of any living person-male or female.
A woman can talk freely to a wo-
man when it is revolving to relate her
private troubles to man.
Many women suffer in silence and
drift along from bad to worse. know
ing full well that they should have
immediate assistance, but a natural
modesty impels them to shrink from
exposing themselves to the questions
and probable examination of even
their family physician. 1t is unneces-
sary. Without money or price You can
consult woman, whose knowledge
from actual experience is unequaled.
Women suffering from any form of
female weakness are invited to freely
communicate with Mrs. Pinkham at
Lynn, Mass.
All letters are received, opened,
read and answered by women only.
This is positive fact--not mere
statement. 1t is certified to by the
mayor and postmaster OF Lynn and
others whose letters, all in little book,
Mrs. Pinkham has just published.
Write for copy, it is free. Thus
has been established the eternal con-
fidence between Mrs Pinkham and the
women of America which has never
been broken and has induced moro
than 100, 900 sufferers to write her for
advice during the last few months.
Out of the vast volume of experience
which she has to draw from, it is
more than possible that she has gained
the very knowledge that will help
your case. She asks nothing in re-
turn except your goodwill, and her
advice has relieved thousands. Here
are some of the cases we refer to:
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-08
sPooKs IN PRIESTS HOUSE.
of Rapid city, H.,
stirred Up over Peculiar Occur-

Special to Times republican.
Clinton, Dec. S.-Spooks have taken.
possession of the priests house at Rap
i'd City. Ill.,, and as result the inhab-
itants are greatly worked up over the
affair. For eight nights in succession
there has been rappins and pounding
on the doors and windows and all eff
forts to locate the origin of the myster-
ious noises have failed, notwithstand-
ing the fact that as many as eight
guards have been around the house at
"a time. with two stationed inside. Ore
man in relating his experience said:
was sitting close to the door when
the rapping commenced and for fact
1T seemed as tho the door would be
knocked from the hinges. We sprang
to the door and opened it wide, but no
one was there. No one outsste the
house saw any one and there We're
eight guards. but all heard the pound
ing on the door. One night after the
nocturnal rappings had been INDUCED
in to greater extent than usual. two
OF the guards left their posts and re-
fused to serve longer. The residents of
the town are looking at the ma tier In a
eseious light and desperate Efforts viii
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-08
Gearing.
Special to Times isepublica

Special to Times Republican.
Zearing, Dec. s. Mrs. Fred Hopkins
and little son BYRON, of Marsllalltowll,
are guests at tile home Of Mrs. a. Nj.
Williams. They are also being enter
tanned at the Homes of Mrs. a. Bunk
hart. Mrs. j. L.. Armstrong and Mrs. =.
Price.
Mrs. Mary Oakes, who has been here
since the death Of her father, returned
to Grand Island. Neb.. yesterday
G. w Phillips Went to Minnesota OH
Monday for short stay
Many sad hearts We're caused over the
news OF the death of James Peck of
McCallsburg. II had been attending
college at Anes and was taken sick With
the typhoid fever. But it was hoped it
would not prove fatal. He died Tuesday
afternoon. He had numerous friends
here, who send their sympathy to the
bereaved parents. brothers and sisters.
C,laud Golly returned to school al
Cedar Falls Monday.
The Christian sunday school will have
ia Christmas tree at their church OH
Christmas eve,
Mrs. e. L. Foroler, of Des Moines, is
assisting in the revival meetings at the
Evangelical church.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. r. Cliff. who We're Wis
iting in Gearing. left Monday for Chi
cago.
Messrs. Alvin Tisdale and Dave Bux-
ton and Misses Nora Crawford and Ce-
liza Norton spent Sunday in Rhodes.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-12-08
SAC COUNTY SALOONS.
Petition of Consent Filed But VIII
BE Bitterly Attacked.

Special to Times Republican.
Sac City, Dec. s.-Another strenuous
effort has been made to bring back 81 :
looms to Sac county. The saloon men
and their supporters, after most
thorough canvass of the county with
saloon petitions of consent filed their
petitions Thursday night about u
o'clock. The number Of names on the
petition is said to be 2,S20 The num-
Der necessary to sustain the statement
of consent il 2.749. The statement on its
face shows that the saloon men have
won out. but 1t is the general belief
among most people that the petition
can be defeated. Some have signed the
petition more than once. some have
signed who had no legal right to put
their names to the petition, while the
active anti- saloon people maintain they
sran easily persuade enough to with
draw their names from he statement
of consent to defeat it. No doubt the
legality Of the statement of consent will
be bitterly assaulted by the anti-saioon
people and will be equally defended by
its friends. The outcome is uncertain.