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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

One who has not visited the ilallowell
Savings Institution for some time Will
almost wonder as they ascend the broad
oak stairs and observe the hallway fin
ished in chartered oak. and the neat bat
substantial ratings on each side, whether
they have not mistaken the place. but
a glance at the letters on the Office door
will reassure them. If they are surprised
and pleased at the change in the hallway
and stairs. they Will be delighted at the
transformation in the bank itself. where
all is light and cheerful. Assistant Treas
urer e. H. Dudley In designing and car
rying forward these improvements has
exercised excellent judgment and good
taste. The banks customers VIII GER
tainly enjoy transacting business In mod
ern and cosey rooms. The steel ceiling
of pretty pattern. the new desks. plate
glass windows. new vault doors and mod
ern steel chest are among the practi-
cal changes. while the light colored walls
and white enameled wood work give II
pleasing and harmonious effect The
wallis are embellished with fine portraits
of all the presidents ~ the Institution
since its foundation, beginning with Gov.
John Hubbard. who was elected Aug. 3.
1854. and served until August. 1859; An
drew Masters, 1869 to 1871. Simon Page.
1911 10 1878. Justin +. Smith. is1S 10 las
and the present president, Major J..
Rowell ON the wall directly over the
tryasur.r's desk hang3 the portrait Of
Judge H. X. Baker who has been trcas-
urcr Of the institution since its ioInda-
IN
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20
SKOWHEGAN.
Somerset Court-Iudqc S,rout.

The case of York vs. Priest, Ames for
the Plaintiff, Goodwin for the defendant,
which was assigned for "Wednesday
morning. was settled outside of court
Therefore no jury trial being ready both
juries were excused. Wejne sciay morning
upon the opening of court. until go
O'Clock Thursday morning. Several di-
vorce case hearings We're held before
Judge Strout. Wednesday There were
several in number and they occupied
nearly the entire day. Alvira Brooks
was granted divorce from Tilson Brook,
for cruel and abusive treatment. She was
also given the custody of their child
Mary A. All parties are from Scion.
The case Strickland VS.. the Scathard
Manufacturing Co. of Brighton. will be
put on trial. this morning. Forrest Good
win for the plaintiff, J. +. Holman of
Athens, and Walton & Walton of Show
hogan. for the defendant company. Ac-
ton was brought to restrain said defend
ant company from throwing mill waste
into the stream on which both parties are
located The plaintiff claims that the said
mill waste is detriment to running his
mill. 1t is doubtful if the case can be
finished, today. 1t is understood that the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20
The Schedule for January.

Gardiner, Me, Dec. l9.-The secretary
Of the Maine State Polo League has given
out the following schedule for the last
half Of games to be played this season:
Dec. %l-Lewist0n AZ Gardiner, Bath mt
Bangor.
Jan. l-fsockland at Portland Gardner
at Lewiston.
Jan. 2-Bangor at Bath.
Jan. Bath AZ Gardiner. Lewiston q.
Portland
Jan. 4--PortlanI al Bangor.
Jam. Portland at Lewiston, Gardiner
Jan. Portland II Gardiner Lewiston
Al Bangor.
Jan. Bath az Portland Bangor al
Jan. 9-Iewiston at Bath.
Jan l0-Lewistoa at Portland. Bangor
at Ga rdner
Jan. ll-GArdiner at bangor
Jan. l2-Portland a. Bath. Gardiner AZ
Lewiston
Jan. 1i-Bath al Gardiner. Portland III
Jan. l5-Bath 4, Lewiston. Gardiaer at
Portland.
Jan. Is Bangor al Bath
Jan l1-RAngor Ak Portland. lewiston
Jan. ls-GardIncr at Lewiston. Bath 1T
Bangor.
jan. 10 Portland q; lewiston. Gardiner
Jan. -i--Lewis;on al Bangor. Portland
III Gardner.
Jan. Bangor at lewiston. Bath 1T
Portland
Jan. L5-I.ewiston at Bath.
Jan. 3-Baugor at Gardin.-
Jan. 3J-Eath at Bangor, Gardiner at
Portland
Jan. h-GarCliuer ut lewiston, Portland
al Bath.
Jan. -S-Gard!ner at Bangor
Jan. Bath at Lewiston Bangor At
Portland
Jan .al-Bangor at Bath, Lewiston at
Gardiner.
San 3l-Purtland at Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20
OMAHA BOY KIDNAPPED.
Parents Receive Letter Demanding SIS 900
for His Safe Return.

Omaha. Neb.. Dec. i9-Edward Cudahy,
Ir., - years old. son Of Edward \. Cud-
ahy. millionaire packer ana head Of the
Cudahy Packing Co, in Omaha. is miss
ing from his home in This city and his
parents believe he has been kidnapped.
The entire police and detective force OF
the city and half a hundred men en-
ployed by Mr. Cudahy have been scour-
ing the city and country. but without
success. Mr.. Cudahy has offered a larg
reward IL mis- son shall he returned
An anonymous letter has been received
at the Cudahy home substantiating the
fears OF the family that he has been KID
mapped Ii was in substance:
Mr.. E a. Cudahy-Your son is safe.
We have him and Will take good care Of
him and will return him TO you in con
sideratioR of the payment of $4,000. We
mean business. tSigred) Jack.
The remainder of the note the police re
fuse at present TO disclose. Mr. uCdahy.
tonight telegraphed his brother, Michael
CIdahy OF Chicago. to send a force Of
Pinkerton detectives to this city at once.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

the government Of The Netherlands
cannot consider itself bound by the
Paris arbitration award demarcating
the Anglo Dutch frontier
The Cold Brook Rolling mills. stu
ated four miles from st John. y. b..
We're burned. Wednesday night They
We're owned by the Cold Brook Iron
and Steel Co, consisting OF w H.
Thorne, a hardware merchant Of St
John. and a number OF the head work
men. The loss is 100000: insurance.
$500. Three coal cars belonging to the
Intercolonial Railway We're burned
The Boston Globe. Wednesday even
ing. said: From reliable source the
Globe learns that the Hotel Touraine
suicide. Edward Blake Of New York
about whom there has been SO much
mystery On the part Of the hotel peo-
PIE. the board Of health, the medical
examiner and the undertaken who pre-
pared the body for shipment was none
other than Edward Blake Bruce of
Soudon Park. Baltimore. Md Mr..
Bruce was well-known whiskev
dealer. with a Boston agency at III
State street"
The steamer Trinidad which has just
reached Bermuda from New York, had
a fearful experience, Sunday night, dur
ing hurricane. says a dispatch to the
World. Heavy seas boarded the steam
er, smashing her boats, some of the
staterooms and the deck fittings. Sew
eral passengers We're slightly injured.
the dining room was flooded and the
occupants of some of the Stateroorns on
the upper deck narrowly escaped being
drowned in their berths. A panic was
averted by the GOODNESS Of the officers
The steamer viii make repairs and sail
for New York, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20
NEWS NUGGETS.
brought by the Wires From the
North East. South md West.

The post Office at katryne. \. y. on
the West Shore Railroad was robbed.
Tuesday night. the burglars blowing
open the safe with dynamite. They Sc
cured $3.50 in stamps and money.
A dispatch to the London Daily Ex-
press from Vienna reports recent Mos
I'm excuses against the Christian
population in the central province Of
Turkey. where 200 Christians have been
killed.
The Earl Of Hopetown, governor
general Of the commonwealth of Aus
tralia. has requested VIM. John LYME
the premier OF New South Wales, to
form the first federal ministry. Mr..
Lyme IS considering the proposition.
The ix-masted schooner Eleanor A.
Percy. the third of trio of the largest
schooners ever built and engaged in
trade with ports in this country. reach
I'd Boston, Wednesday. with a cargo of
5541 tons of coal from Newport News.
The American schooner Ellen f.
Gleason took off the crew of the sink
ing 3. c. Borden. Capt. Rowe, Cadiz
for Halifax, 90 miles off La Havre
banks, Dec. -, and landed them at
Liverpool, n S. The Borden was
burned and sunk.
Michael A. Wheeler. the Boston post
office clerk, who was arrested by in
spectors, Tuesday. on the charge of
stealing from the mail, was, Wednes-
day. discharged on request of the post
office authorities. 1t was found he was
entirely innocent. He was re-instated
Former Governor Wolcott's symp-
toms were reported by his physicians
at Boston, Wednesday evening, as
slightly improved since the earlier bull
ietin was issued. although his general
condition shows no material change.
The patient Is now in the middle of the
typhoid, and the fact that he is no
worse is in itself encouraging.
A special TO the New Orleans Picay-
une from Gulf Port, Miss, says:
Wednesday evening about 5 o'clock, a
negro in a quarrel with Marshal W. E.
Rishardson, shot and instantly killed
Richardson. The negro escaped |
Bloodhounds were given the trail and
about 200 men are following the dogs |
A lynching is thought TO be inevitable ,
if the negro is caught.
Baron Van Goltstein Van Oldenaller, |
of The Netherlands in Lon |
don has notified the British govern 4,
ment that as The Netherlands We're
not party to the frontier dispute be
tween Gle-t Britain and Venezuela.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20
HOW TO CURE GROUP.

Mr.. r. Gray. who lives near Armenia.
Duchess county, y. Y. says: Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is the best
medicine | have ever used. 1t is a fine
children's remedy for Group ana never
fails to cure" When given as soon as
the child becomes hoarse, or even after
the croupy cough has developed. it will
prevent the attack. This should be
borne in mind ana bottle Of the
Cough Remedy kept at hand ready for
instant use as soon as these symptoms
appear. For sale by John Coughlin.
III Water St. and j. c. Houlehan. Gar
diner, Druggists.
Truth, Sat.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20
hall0well Advertisements.

BY the resignation of Miss Dana. Miss
Woodward comes here from the Maiden.
Mass, schools. where she held an excel
lent position, which she was obliged to
resign owing to the Illness OF her mother.
Mrs. Amy Carter Buchanan was elected
as substitute in the Bcdwell school for
the winter term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

The two-days sale OF water color paint
ings, embroideries. etc. held at the par
lors of Mrs. j. NJ. Thomas, was brought
to a successful close. Wednesday even
ing. 1t is 10 be hoped that the promoters;
will repeat the exhibition another season
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

F. S. Smith x 60. suggest for the ben
eft Of invalids and those who cannot
leave their homes. that providing they
have a telephone at their houses. they
request Central 10 connect them with +.
S. Smith x Co. s store so they may enjoy
the concert to be given every afternoon
and evening until Christmas.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Happy" White caused some little
stir in Depot Square. last evening. and
as result landed in the police sta
tiCn. While Intoxicated he began to
air his troubles and 10 mix UP with
some of the bystanders. He viii APP
pear, this morning.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20
Local Notice.

HOLLY.-The leading Christmas
speciality. A choice supply will b."
found at the Pleasant Street green
houses; also carnation roses and
violets. +. T. WYMAN.
Telephone call 4S-3. dec19to25d.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

f. E. Woods new and beautiful che
nile. tapestry, and Bagdad draperies
have arrived and are fortunately in
good time to serve as Christmas pres
ents. Also remember his fine line of
rugs.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

The Christmas tree and entertain
ment this year will be held at Forest
hall instead of at the church. Monday
evening. The young people will meet.
Thursday evening. to decorate the
church for Christmas and New Years
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20
MAINE POLO GAMES.
Gardiner. 4; Bangor. 3.

Gardiner Ne. Dec. 19-The game be-
tween Gardiner and Bangor tonight. was
exciting from first to last The playing
of Null Smith I'm goal was exceptionally
fine. Swords is i'll. threatened with pneu-
monia. Both teams put up as fine play
Ing as has been seen here, this season,
Spencer and Dawson sharing the honors.
The summary:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Miss Mollie Reed arrived from Mt.
Holyoke College. South Hadley. Mass.
last evening, to pass Christmas with
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. g. T.. Reed.
School street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

waiter Williams returned to his home
in Barre. VT. Wednesday. MIR. Williams
has made many friends in the city since
he has been located here as bookkeeper
for c. f. Tayntor & Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

A break in the engine that runs the
wood room at the pulp mill necessi-
tated shutdown in that department
for day or two. but it is now repaired
and in operation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Charles Ward is repairing the store
formerly occupied by Frank Peterson
and a barber shop will soon be opened
there.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

The ladies of the Congregational
church will have their annual sale and
supper. this afternoon and evening, at
the Davenport store, Water street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS
AT WEBER BROTHERS.
Toy Department.

DOLLS. GAMES, DOLL CARR
HORSES, ROCKING CHAIRS
FRENCH CHINA. AUSTRIAN
MAN CHINA. BOHEMIAN GLASS,
SETS. JARDINERES. OUR &C.. 15c..
fOND DESCRIPTION. OUR 10c
SETS AND NICKEL SILVERWARE
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Evangelist Harry Taylor is at home
on vacation until Jan. 6. He will
supply the pulpit of the Baptist church
in Augusta, next Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Miss Elizabeth G. Otis VIII entertain the
friends and members of St Matthew $
parish, this evening. at the Vaughan
homestead.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

The members of the Congrega tional
Sunday School are making preparations
for Christmas concert to be given in
the church. Sunday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20
SOUTH GARDINER.

Fred Robinson is moving into town
from Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Another lot Of men, I. in number,
started from this place. yesterday, for
Bigelow. where they will pass the win
ter in the woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

AT meeting of the school board
Wednesday. Miss Iva A. Woodward of
Lisbon Falls. was elected to fill the posi-
ton al the Atherton school, made vacant
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Miss Gertrude Wardwell arrived
home from Lisbon Falls, yesterday. and
will pass her vacation with Gardiner
friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

The intention of marriage Of Charles
II. Morrison and Miss Cora r. HIll-
man. both of this city, has been filed
with the city clerk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Edwin Thorne arrived in last even
ings train for his holiday vacation
from the military school at Worcester,
Mass
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Frank Woberton has been appointed
janitor of the school buildings to fill
the place made vacant by the death of
Mr.. Titus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20
GARDINER.
BANGOR

Scorc-Gardiner, 4 Bangor. 3. Stops
Smith, 80; White. %. Fouls-Leydon, Wal
ton. Referee. Connolly. Timer, Purneii.
Attendance, so
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Owen Carroll. who served in the 81
Massachusetts Cavalry and has been out
OF the Home Is years, has been rc-admit-
ted and assigned to Co f.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20
Polo Games.

At Clinton rockton. s. Clinton. l.
At acknowledgement q. rta-t Wcy-
mouth L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Miss Martha Webster arrived, yes
terday, from Mt. Holyoke College, to
pass the holidays.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20
Daily kennebec 3ournaL
GARDINER.
journals Telephone Call 37-5.

F. r. Bradstreet left for Boston, yes
terday, on a business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Mrs. Hiram Burgess has recovered
from her illness so as to be out again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Paul Berry returned from Phillips
Exeter, Tuesday evening, TO pass
Christmas with Gardiner friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

were Henry Redy from Lawrence. Mass.
Michael Hacllett from Providence. r. |.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

+. II. Woodbury. in his ad says. buy
presents that will retain their value for a
life time" good suggestion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Full line China. Mexican and pyrog-
raphy at the Womans Exchange i'll
Gardiner. dec1S-20-22
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

AGEs. SLEDS. BOOKS. ROCKING
CHINA AND CROCKERY DEPT,
CHINA. HAVILAND CHINA, GER
CUT GLASS, LAMPS, DINNER
25c. AND SOC. COUNTERS ARE BE-
AND PC. CHINA TABLES, TOILET
MAKE NICE PRESENTS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Emery Smith arrived home from his
studies at Andover, Mass. last even
ing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Miss Marjorie Quinn was a passenger
on the morning train for Portland.
Wednesday. for visit with her brother
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

William Keif. formerly Of the list Maine
Heavy Artillery. has been admitted to the
Home and assigned TO Co. |.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

A special meeting of Gardiner Com
pany, X. p, is called for this evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

George Gray went to Boston
Wednesday, on a short business trip.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Frank Carter of Milton, is passing the
holidays at his homo in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Prince Fro TEN is the pleasing light
opera thar Will be presented at the opera
house, Christmas eve.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

l.. +. Canton OF Bddeford, is the guest
of friends in the city. for a few days
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

1t is reported that Joseph Emery is
housing ice y inches thick at the lake
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Miss Edith Harrington went to Wor-
cester, Wednesday, for visit with rela-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Miss Florence Braley went to Bruins
wick. Wednesday. for short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Capt. Jewett Of Co f. has gone on
brief leave Of absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

The marriage intentions of Samuel
BlatchtOrd and Miss Ella +. Smith have
been filed with City Clerk Henderson
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

| Miss Ethel S. Clough went TO West
brook Junction, Wednesday, for a visit
| with relatives
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20
H. A. Fuller,
The Cash Grocer, Gardiner,

NEW HORSERADISH in square
bottles, 13c.
Fresh goods JUS from the factory and
guaranteed strictly pure.
CAMPBELL'S Worcester Sauce &C.;
for 25c.
Regular price. 12ta cents.
QUART BOTTLES Household Ammo
MIA. 10c.; 3 for 25c. Quart Bottles
Best Blue, 10c.; for %. These
are both 15c. goods. Sunnyside
ketchup, 10c.; 8 for &c.
HOMELESS COD. &c. ID; lbs, 25c.
These are the trimmings from the
large pieces and just as good to
use.
Fancy Popping Corn, &C. h.; 5 lbs,
25c.
bargains in Raisins. Citron and Dried
h um. A lne line to select from. Cocoa
nmms IN bulk. &c. ~. lbs. Csc Cocoa
Thai IN large packages, &C., for &c
nese are Just double the ordinary size
roiuon breakfast Cocoa, l5c can New
amsIand Breakfast Cocoa. PC can. Or
a1llse blossom Tea one-half 10. packages
Ahese are elegant goods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Miss F'rona Sumner has returned 10
Henderson, Me, after a several weeks
visit with Mr.. and Mrs. g. j. Sumner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

The building committee is receiving bids
for a heating apparatus to be placed in
the K of F. building
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20

Hon. Andrew Halves returned to Port
land, Wednesday. after business visi
in the city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-12-20
NATIONAL HOME.

officer Of the day. capt. Blair.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1900-02-13
CURTAIN RAlsERs.

Mildred Holland. now on the road will
''Two Little Migrants" says she will
Star next season in q musical play, Aria
the Musicians Daughter"
Another dramatization of 1.-THE Scarlet
Letter is announced. 1t is called The
Scarlet Stigma" 1t docs not follow the
book very closely, however.
a new finale is to be written for the
third act of The Singing Girl" this
years Alice Nielsen opera. 1t has passed
its one hundredth performance.
William Winter says of the New York
theatcrs that ''one fad succeeds another,
and the general aspect of theatrical af-
fairs is commonplace and monotonous.'
Sllcza. the Grau tenor. and friend of
Jean de Reszke's, a Pole, who dared to
say in an interview that Grau had no
tenors. are to fight duel when they get
back to Paris.
The James Kidder- Warde combination
may play regular season in New York.
producing Shakespeare play every year
on the same scale that it is giving "A
Winters Tale" now
Robert Taber, whom Julia MarIowe
has just divorced. will probably get the
London Adelphi as soon as The Ghetto
gets out. but so far he has not announced
his plans for running it.
While on his deathbcd the late Charles
Coghlau was engaged upon drumatiZa-
ton of Vanity Fair" He was to play
Lord Stcyne and his daughter Gertrude
Becky. The work was left unfinished.
All the English critics agree as TO the
dearth of clever women on Albion's stage.
The fact is emphasized by little Gertrude
Eiliotts success in the leading role of "a
Royal Family" II. Marshnlrs new com
edy.
How the famous French actress can
differently move her audience ut times is
apparent in the statement that Brrnhurdt
in Milan presented her "uumlet'' to a
tremendous audience that walked out of
the theater before the play was half fin
ished.