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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-11

Peter F. Daley, who years ago was a
star and later was one of the most val
ued members of Weber & Fields stock
company in this city, is again in his
old place among the stellar lights. He
is now at the Madison Square theater
in coneoction from the German. The
piece is called Hodge, Podge & Co."
although pretty nearly any other title
would do as WELL The Americaniza-
ton was made by "Dinkespiel' Geoge
V. Hobart, the Baltimore newspaper
man who came to this city about year
ago and has since been exclusively and
energetically engaged in the pleasant
occupation of making money by writ
ing nonsense for the stage. In Hodge,
Podge & Co." Mr.. Hobart has lone
such good work that it is more than
likely that the piece, assisted by The
"voluntaries" which Mr.. Daley may
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-11

Maude Adams has at last appeared
in "L'Aiglon," the drama written by
Rostand, author of "Cyrano de Ber-
gerac," for Sarah Bernhard. The lat
ter, if the foreign papers are to be be-
lieved, scored a veritable triumph in
the title role, but it would be miles
from the truth to assert that Maude
Adams has done likewise When the
announcement was made that Mr..
Charles Frohman had. secured for Miss
Adams play which had been written
especially for Bernhardt, the wiseacres
were nonplused. They could not figure
out how anything which might fit the
great French actress would suit the
slender and talented American, for, be
1t remembered, there are probably no
two actresses in the world whose meth
DDS and lines of work are farther apart
than Bernhard and Adams. Bernhard
is in her way perhaps the greatest in
the world, and Miss Adams in hers is
certainly one of the greatest Each has
defined field of effort, with the limits
beyond which neither may go with
safety, clearly indicated. Therefore, it
was argued that 'L'Aiglon' must Ell
Their be too heavy for Miss Adams of
too light for Nine. Bernhardt. AS the
latter succeeded signally with it, color
was lent to the former theory. but as
Mr.. Charles Frohman has an enviable
reputation for shrewdness it was
thought that perhaps the stories of
Bernhardt's' triumph should be taken
with grain of salt. Judged, however,
by the results, as seen in Miss Adams
attempt at the Knickerbocker theater,
in this city, it is still possible that all
we have read Of the achievement of
the Frenchwumsn is true, for Miss Adj
ans merely gives very vivid sugges-
ton of what the role OF the Duke Of
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-11

brimful OF strong dramatic develop
ments. thrilling situations and ma
lures own comedy. Chester De Vonde
has the role of Trooper Dave" in hand
and gives clear and studied portray
al of that character and is supported
by a carefully picked company. The
play will be presented by the Chester
DeVonde Stock Co., which begins a
weeks engagement at the Grand OPP
era House. Monday. Nov. ~. Matt
nees will be given daily except Mon
day. Saturday matinee an elaborate
production OF Robinson Crusoe will be
given.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-11

be depended upon to throw in from
tine TO time. will enjoy a prosperous
career. especially since tina manage
ment has shrewdly surroun lei the star
with one OF the best companies ever
put together for this form of entertain
ment. On second thought, however,
Mr.. Daley years ago. when he was a
star, had a pretty good organization
10 help him out. There were, for in
stance, May Irwin and Andrew Mack.
both now exceptionally successful
stars: Ada Lewis. Harrigan's tough
girl, and Joseph G. Sparks. A pretty
strong aggregation of supporting
members" when you come to think
of it.
A person would scarcely call Monte
Cristo" a new play, and it would be
rather away from fact to regard James
O'Neill in 'Monte-Cristo" as anything
OF a novelty, and yet this play and this
star in conjunction. as seen at the
Academy of Music in this city. really
make a notable dramatic novelty. The
version used is, of course, the old
French dramatization, and there
would be nothing novel about that
fact either. The real novelty OF the
combination is found in the unprece-
dented magnifcence of the piece as
shown at the Academy of Music, such
massive scenery and thoroughly wor-
thy stage accessories never having
been seen in this country in connec-
ton with melodrama We have lat
terly been treated to several somewhat
realistic stage representations OF
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-11
Reichstadt might be in the hands of a
really great emotional player.

1t will not do for those who are so
dazzled by alluring announcements and
the somewhat stand-off1sh methods en-
ployed in booming Miss Adams in
"L'Aiglon" and Romeo and Juliet" to
aver that Miss Adams elocutionary
weakness is really the most artistic
sort of realism. That would be spe-
cious-nothing more. The absurdity of
such suggestion is scarcely worth
commenting upon, especially when il
is so easy to demonstrate it by citing
che case of Camille. Here is a woman
who is consumptive. Her malat
finally carries her off. Would any one
who knows aught of the drama have
the hardihood to assert that Camille
could be played acceptably by any 9th
er than a strong emotional actress. In
''L'Aigon" Miss Adams looks the part
That is all. She cannot play it. and in
the very scenes which should be most
effective in competent hands her fall
ure is most conspicuous. To make a
long story short, a just criticism of
Miss Adams Juliet would also be in a
broad sense just criticism of her
Duke of Reichstadt. She is ear
nest and almost painfully eonscien-
tious always, but convincing, never. In
the big scene on the battlefield of Wa
gram one cannot help feeling sympathy
not for the frail, delicate. Hamletlike
son of Napoleon, but for the weak and
always charming actress who is seen
struggling hopelessly with situation
and with lines which are manifestly
and painfully beyond her powers. AS
an ingenue, especially in roles in which
there are touches of pathos Miss Ad-
ans is, so far at least as the American
stage Is concerned, inimitable; as an
emotional actress or as a tragedienne
she is absolutely ordinary.
1t one were asked who could play the
role of Napoelon's son better than it is
played by Miss Adams, the answer
would be laughably easy. To say moth
ing Of several Others who possibly
would be debarred by physical ampli-
tude, Julia Arthur need only be men
tioned. In such role Miss Arthur
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-11

Quality which afforded her more OPP
portunities than anything in which
she has ever appeared before a local
audience. Not only her superb acting,
but her grace and beauty, and her
magnificent gowns. are still figuring in
comment upon the production. Marion
Manola was seen in Friend Fritz, ="
and hardly came up TO the measure of
the expectations of local play-goers,
based upon her reputation as a comic
opera star. Considerable interest at
taches to the coming engagement OF
Tim Murphy, whose prestige as one of
the greatest character actors on the
American stage is undisputed, from the
fact that he win present "A Bachelors
Romance" the charming comedy which
was given here last season by local
: talent
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-11

The attraction to appear at the Opera
House November 10Th and 18th, is one
whose success has electrified the peo-
pie OF this continent and has been
re-eehoed in all parts OF the civilized
world. All creation is singing the coon
song, and the cake walk is the reign
ing fad in exclusive eilcles. This pop
ular and unparalleled inspiration be-
gan with the first performance OF the
Black Patti Troubadours several years
ago, and the craze is now riding on a
tidal wave of public interest with no
apparent sign of receding. The Black
Patti Troubadours is the attraction
which melted the form Of entertain
ment which has brought JOY and laugh
ter TO untold millions 1t comes to
town with Black Patti, the greatest
singer of her race. AL Watts and Jim
White, leading comedy geniuses of
their race, and forty other ectasies in
ebony, with the latest and most fasci-
mating features in coon songs, buck
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-11
FARCE, COMEDY
MELODRAMA, DRAMA.
sL'AIGLON"-MAUD ADAMS as the Duke of Reichstadt
Charming Play by ZANGWILL.


would create a sensation and might
easily remain in this city throughout
at least one season. She possesses the
strength to adequately portray the
complex character to the 'Eaglet' aid
the consuming power of his abortlve
ambition. His physical weaknesses, 1t
is readily understood, could be pro-
perly shown'by any woman who knows
aught of the art of acting and make
up, provided she were not physically
unsuited to the role.
4 AS for the play of "L'Aiglon,,it n ay
be said that it will enhance the reputa-
ton of the author, Edmond Rostand,
by demonstrating that his "Cyrano Ie
Bergerac" was not of those literary
flukes which crop up from time to
time, but it will never cause the pub
lie to forget his hero of" the abnormal
ly large nose. "L'Aiglon" besides
"Cyrano de Bergerac," is the Paul
Jones' vessel, the Bonhomme Richard,
alongside the battleship Kentucky. In
spite of that fact, however. it is not
probable that the world to-day contains
another man able to write SO really
great and poetic play as ''L'Aiglon. ;"
When the action is trifie draggy, as
it is in the earlier portions, one is d.
verted, almost entranced, by the beau
tiful language. Rostrand is the liter
airy sensation of the latter half of the
nineteenth century, and from present
indications he is not likely sooon to
be displaced.
Some i'll advised persons. carried
away by their admiration for this mod
ern genius, have seen fit to say that
his work is worthy of Shakespeare. In
asmuch as Rostand's "Cyrano de Ber-
gerac," is easily accessible, it is only
necessary to ask one to read that and
then to read Hamlet or "Othello" or
King Lear" or Romeo and Juliet"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-11

A simple statement that Mrs. Fiske
would this season produce a new play
from the German has led TO misappre-
hension in some quarters. Last win
ter Mrs. Fiske secured the American
rights 10 a new German play that was
notably successful in Berlin. Accord
ing TO the terms OF her contract with
the author OF this play Mrs. Fiske
must make a production OF il this sea-
son, this necessity being the result OF
the usual business arrangement made
between author and actor in such cases
for the protection OF both parties. II
was not Mrs. Fishes intention at any
time 10 use the German play as a yehi-
Gle this season. as all her plans had
been made TO continue in Becky
sharp" which is enjoying as great a
vogue as that of last season. In ac-
eordance with her contract as to the
German play Mrs. Fiske will make a
production OF that play during the last
week OF her engagement in Chicago.
but It will not be used elsewhere this
season. No title has yet been selected
for the American version of the new
play, which has been made by Miss
Alice Brown, of Boston.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-11
FOOTL|GHT GOSSIP.
CURRENT AND COMING ATTRAC-
TIONS IN THE LOCAL PLAY
HOUSES.
ELECTION HURT PATRONAGE
OF the Opera House and the Grand.
The Offerings During the Past
Week Were Very Satisfactory.
The Bookings for the Near Future
Are Very Acknowledgement Notes
Pertaining to the Stage.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE-AIl week.
Chester DeVonde Stock Company; Mon
day night, Ten Ton Door"
OPERA HOUSE-Tuesday, "A ROYAL
Rogue Wednesday, "A Bachelors Ro-
nance" Thursday. "A Ward of France =
Friday and Saturday, BLACK Patti Trou-
baGOurs"
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-11

Franklin Fyles, the author of 'The
Girl l left Behind Me-" and "Cumber-
land 81" has scored another triumph
with "A Ward of France" which like
his other successes is distinctly an
American play. Differing from his
other efforts the plot of his newest
drama will be laid in louisiana about
the time when that territory was ac-
CURED by the United States. This
was particularly romantic pc
Rod in our history, filled as it was
with series of dashing and romantic
episodes. The peculiar events of these
stirring years makes the groundwork
of the story of "a Ward of France"
and consequently there is a movement
in every line, picturesqueness in every
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-11

The success of successes has been
achieved by Chester DeVonde and his
company with his great meIodrama
Ten Ton Door, powerful play OF
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ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.

GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
one solid week. commencing Monday
night November 18th. Daily matinees.
beginning Tuesday
CHESTER DE vONDE
And company. In a repertoire OF standard
plays. Monday night, Ten Ton, Door.
Night prices. i0c.. 20c. and soc.
Matinee prices, 10c. and Zoe.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-11
MA1W ADAMS
%IAlGONn.

The company OF thirty people is said
to be fully competent and includes
such well known names as Maurice
Drew, Paul Scott, Walter Wilson,
Chas. Gilbert, Misses Affie Warner,
Edith Warde. Maud Atkinson, and
others. At the Opera House, Thurs
day evening.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1900-11-11

AT the Opera House Wednesday, No
vember 14th. Tim Murphy, supported
by his admirable company will pre-
sent "A Bachelors Romance" "A
Bachelors Romance" Is a creation that
will live, because it is clean, whole
some and close to nature Il is a play
that seemed at first specifically and
specially designed and adapted only
for Sol Smith Russell. but IL has not
deteriorated fraction in the possession
or Mr.. Murphy. He has the faculty Of
blending his own personality so close
ly with the environments OF the play.
If anything there is even more of that
charming reality about it which has
made it famous in his predecessors
hands. Mr. Murphy's conception OF
David Holmes is as distinct from Mr..
Russelfs as can be imagined, yet each
is as interesting, as quaint and as ac-
ceptable as the other AS Sylvia SOM
ers, Miss Sherrod displays a delight
full rustic simplicity. She is an ex-
ceedingly beautiful woman, very
graceful and lacks that affectation
that is often a distasteful feature
about some of our leading artists.
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dances, cake walks and operate mas
terpieces.


There will be a big sale OF seats for
Jefferson De Angels and his company
IN "A Royal Rogue and the indica-
tons are that he will be welcomed by
large and fashionable audience Tues
day evening, at the Opera House.
There is no form of entertainment
more popular here than comic opera,
and there is no one who presents it
more sumptuously or adequately than
Jef De Angels. He has been identi-
fed with the best comic opera in this
country for the past twenty years, and
for the past five years has been reeog-
nlzed as the leading operate comedian
in this country. His new success, "A
Royal Rogue is said to be the best
vehicle he has ever had 1t will be
magnificently produced, with hand
some scenery, beautiful costumes and
a chorus of pretty girls. Miss Jessie
Mackaye is the principal Coincidence
OF the organization, and Henry Nor
man is also in the cast.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-20
MINoOKA.

Mr.. Patrick Duffy, OF Gilmore ave.
nue., an aged resident, is dangerously
ILL.,
The Hose company held another
meeting at McDonough's hall yester.
day. The main object of yesterdays
meeting was to ascertain the valuation
Of property within the confines of the
Hose company's territory, Of which
one-third will be assessable to meet
the expenses. 1t Is necessary to raise
$1,000 to commence with, the Water
company agreeing to insert the plugs
free. 1t is expected that the valuation
will reach $4,000. That will make
$4,000 assessable at the rate Of 14ls
mills, which 1t is expected will procure
the required sum Of $1,000. Committees
were appointed to go around and notify
the property holders of the action
taken and the plans on which they will
work.
At the late mass yesterday in St.
Joseph's church. the Rev. w. H. Cor
man announced that there would be a
meeting of the Father Mathew society
on next Sunday afternoon at their hall
Of Main street, for the purpose of or
ganizing a Pioneer corps. Every young
man in the parish is expected to be
present. He also stated that the young
ladies of the parish would meet to or
ganize Ladies' Temperance auxiliary.
The intention of the latter Is to effect
an organization whereby the young
ladies Of the parish will have an op-
portunity to assemble for mutual bene-
fit.
st. Josephs choir will sleighride to-
night to PittstOn.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-20
SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES.
Boston Tea Company People Held in
Bail on a Charge Of Fraud,
Preferred by Mrs. Byers.

A. Gardner and Charles Turner were
last evening arraigned before Alder
man Lentes on the charge of fraud.
preferred by Mrs. Lizzie Byers, of 800
Stafford avenue.
Gardner is manager of the Boston
Tea company and Turner is employed
by the former as agent. The prosecu-
trix claims she purchased her supply
of coffees, teas. etc, from the defend
ants and was furnished a coupon card,
which when filled would entitle her to
one of lis # premiums, which were
specified on the card.
At the hearing Mrs. Byers stated
that when her card was filled she called
at the defendants place Of business
on Pittston avenue and demanded her
premium. naming her choice. but was
refused the same. hence the suit. Each
of the defendants was held under $500
bail to appear at the next term oc
court.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-20
GREEN RIDGE.

Mrs. II. NJ. Walton and family, Of
Monsey avenue. expect to move to New
York city about April 1.
Mr.. and Mrs. Valentine Bliss, of
Capouse avenue. will give IA party for
their daughter, Nellie. tomorrow even
ing.
Mrs. Chambers. of Denver, Colo, is
visiting Mrs. NJ. l.. Fine, of Sander
son avenue. Mrs. Chambers was a
resident of Green Ridge some years
ago and still has extensive real estate
interests here.
Mrs. NJ. r. Kays and son, Dickson.
of Sanderson avenue, have returned
from a visit to New York city.
The Misses Nettie Bayley and Helen
Berry. of Carbondale. who have been
the guest of Miss Mertice Bailey, of
Green Ridge street, the past week,
have returned home.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-20
TOLD IN PASSING.

This evening the Ladies' Aid society
of tho Providence Methodist Episcopal
church will serve a supper In the au-
ditorium to the members of Hyde Park
Encampment, Independent Order of
Odd Fellows, Mp. 24s. The lodge Will
have installation of officers at '.3O
o'clock, previous to the supper.
A free will entertainment was given
i'm the West Market street Baptist
church last evening. In spite OF tho
inclemort weather, a large crowd was
present.
Mrs. William Case. of Margaret ave-
nue., is Wis ting relatives in Peckville.
The funeral of Robert, the three
ycar-old child of Rev. and Mrs. r. y.
Clymer. will be held from the home
on Church avenue this morning and
will be pr vate.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-20
PERSONAL BRIEFS.

Miss Ida Barrett Of Luzerne. is the
guest of the Misses McGee, of Pittston
avenue.
James Bird. of Cedar avenue. who
has been seriously i'll, is able to be out
again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Center, Of Birch
street. We're made happy on ST. Pat
rick's day by the arrival of baby
girl
Tonight at the South Side Young
Womens Christian association rooms,
1921 Cedar avenue. at 7.45 O'Clock, the
first lecture of the lecture course will
be given by Miss Leah Heath. 1t will
be readings from "The Merchant of
Venice" A short musical programme
will be rendered. These lectures are
free to members. and an admission fee
OF ten cents will be charged to those
who are not members. All women and
girls are invited.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-20
OTHER ALDERMANIC DOINGS.

AT the instance of Joseph Hickey,
warrants were yesterday issued by AL
derman Ruddy for the arrest of Bridget
Hickey. his wife, and Thomas Clark,
his stepson. Hickey charges both with
assaulting him and doing him bodily
harm. The hearing in the case will
take place this morning at 9 o'clock.
A warrant was also issued by the
above-named alderman for the arrest
Of Patrick Fitzgerald, on charge Of
defrauding his boarding mistress, Mrs.
Nora Kennedy. The hearing in this
case will also take place this forenoon
before Alderman Ruddy.
Natal Richi. charged with commit
ting an unnatural crime on his nephew.
as told in yesterdays Tribune. was
committed to the county Jail yester-
day by Alderman Lentes in default OF
$500 bail
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-20

The old Drinker turnpike. extending
from the corners up Sport Hill, which
has been an eye-sore to the residents
of the borough for many years and
upon which toll has been charged by
the turnpike company up to the pres
ent time, will in a very short time be
a thing of the past, unless court takes
action contrary to general expectation.
The people living on this road have
petitioned the court to have the road
become the property Of the borough,
and once council gets the opportunity
of looking after it's welfare the condi-
ton of the sidewalks and the general
grading of the road will take place.
For years this part of the corners
has been in most deplorable state.
owing to council having no jurisdiction
over the same. The news of it's be-
coming borough property will conse-
quently be hailed by considerable de-
light by not only the residents living
on the road, but the business men Of
the corners.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-20
PERSONAL NOTES,

W. A. Price.of Spring Brook. is WIS.,
iting relatives in this section.
Mrs. S. NJ. Coursen. of North Main
avenue, is very i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. Holmes. of Boston,
are the guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
Holmes, OF McDonough avenue.
Williar. Rogers, of Walton. n. Y,
returned home, after spending the
past week here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bird and Mrs
T.. W. Weston. of Mas sa achusetts. are
Wis ting friends in this section.
". A. Atherton. of North Main ave.
nue. who has been visiting friends al
E!mira for the past week. has re-
turned home.