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The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-07

The San Francisco Post says Of ".
II. Vests Big Minstrel Jubilee;
Vests Minstres opened At the Cali
fornia last night before an audience Of
immense proportions and unlimited
hilArity. Every seat in every section
Of the house, from the orchestra to the
coon" perch, was Allied, and several
scores Of people stood in the foyer, I'M
able to fnd seats at any price. Mr.,
West has arranged . first part dressed
to beat his own band, which is hard
70 beat Crimson plush suits and
crimson silk hose, with crimson col.
ored colonial ties 90 TO make up the
costumes. The setting OF the first
part Is also brilliant There are sew.
ersl tiers OF seats, built in uniqae
fashion, and set OF by electrical effects
Of novel character.
Only the end men wear mourning
and Mr.. West himself sports the only
regulation evening suit. There is
some good singing in the first part
too John Kipg sings Go Way
Back and Sit Down" in true coon
fashion, and, though the song is
somewhat scared by age, he makes a
hit with it. George Jones. a young
baritone with a big voice, sings 1.-THE
Game Of Eyes" very effectively. and
Manuel Romaine introduces n new
march song which seems 70 catch on.
Clement Stewart j. a great tenor
Billy Van, however, IL the premier
funmaker. only n. ;. Carr. who sings
and talks 20 make everybody smile.
his houors Van unnve,ed
skoin after skein Of yarns last night.
aud sang parodies so wittily that the
entire Audience got the gigglss. Ills
voice and wig are home made
and hard 70 duplicate
In the Clio the Rio brothers and thc
Deb & Zarrow trio respectively DO
thrilling high air work and comedy
and trick bicycle riding Mcmahon
and King say some Witty things in
their skit, and Carr McDonald anil
Parshley have a good comedy musical
turn. West has a strong show tLi.
year, and no mistake
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-07

Those who have seen "Tne Old
Homestead" and "shore Acres" PRO
nounoe Way Down East play Of a
higher standard. The same produo-
tion Of this famous drama that for On
entire season enthused New York is 20
be given at The Kentucky ON New
Years.eve. Il is said to possess all
the elements OF enduring popularity,
appeals to all Glasses and both sexes.
II will be given with strong COM
pany, complete scenery and some Of
the most novel mechanical effects ever
seen on any stage.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-07

The devil has been a familiar figure
on the stage ever since the English
stage was born. but never has he ap-
peared under the natural yet startling
circumstances in which Miss Corelli
has placed him-a visitor on earth in
modern garb, god-like mortal, ir-
resistable In his beauty, strength and
genius alike to men and women in her
famous and well read book entitled
1.-THE Sorrows of Satan. This story
has been dramatized, and will be pre-
sentcd at The Kentucky wednesday,
matinee and night IL is q difficult
task Of placing Miss Corelli's charae'
tors upon the stage, but it has been
done in this production Of THE sor-
rows Of Satan" Edward II. Mswson
will interpret the role of Prince
Rimanez, an up-to-date devil, and
Ross O'Neal will play the part of a
young literary student THE Sor-
rows Of Satan" will be given here with
a much more elaborate production
and stronger cast than upon its for
mer successful engagement Usual
popular matinee and regular, night
prices will prevail.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-07

The Frankfort Journal Of Tuesday,
in speaking Of the Murray Comedy
company, who will be seen at The Ken
lucky the entire week before Christ.
mas at popular prices, says; Tho
Murray Comedy company, who have
held the record for the largest week
business at popular prices at the opera
house for several years, opened a
weeks engagement last night to a
packed house. Their company this
year is even better than on previous
occasions, and superior to any we have
ever had the pleasure of witnessing at
cheap prices. Their opening bill was q
four.act drama entitled Natures
Noblemen,' and was well handled.
The characterization was clever, the
stage presence easy and pleasing re-
finement everywhere apparent To
make special mention of few MEM
bers Of the company would be an in
justice, as every member in the en-
tire cast seemed.just suited for their
respective parts. The play Is pretty
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-07

Mr.. Howard Kyle will make has
appearance at The Kentucky Dec. 2sth
in Clyde Fitoh's historic American
drama entitled Nathan Hale" In
this, one of his latest plays, Mr.. Fitch
has woven from the loom Of his genius
a story Of love and devotion, of smiles
aud tears, that has not been excelled
by any dramatist Of modern times.
The part Of Nathan Hale" is so well
fitted for Mr.. Kyle that on several &C.
casions he has been sent letters Of
praise from the various regents Of the
Daughters Of the Revolution for his
portrayal Mr.. Kyle has surrounded
himself with a company Of competent
PLAYERS, and the production will be
complete in every detail The old
school house in New London, Conn,
WHERE Nathan Hale was the master is
faithfully reproduced, and in this act
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-07

will sing HE Laid Away the Suit
Of Gray to Wear the Union Blue.
hmore actor. managers pursued Tim
Murphy's prompt tactics, play piracy
would vanish The amiable comedian
discovered a repertoire manager had
stolen his new success. "A Capital
Comedy" and was advertising it un.
der that title. He first secured an in
junction against the use Of the play or
title, "A Capital Comedy" and then
secured 800 in a suit for damages,
which he sent TO charity.
Shadows Of Sin" the Offering at
The Kentucky on next Saturday and
matinee and night. is one Of the most
picturesque scenic productions of the
day. The scenes are laid in and around
Sandy Hook Lighthouse, New York
harbor. The hrst act is an exact re.
production Of Sandy Hook by moon.
light, beyond doubt the most realistic
scenic picture ever presented by a
travelling company The thrilling
storm scene and saving Of the famor.
City Of Paris by the light house crew
is conceded by all TO be- the acme Of
II y. ~
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-07

human form is the central character,
and is represented as the victim
Of mans evil nature. Edward r.
Mawson, will be seen in the role Of
the Devil, and Ross O'Neal as Geoff-
rey Tempest, the young man who is
under, the influence OF Prince Lueio
An excellent company has been en-
gagged by the management to present
1.-THE Sorrows Of Satan" and the
scenery, electrical effects and other
stage accessories are Of the most elab-
crate order.
The devil in THE Sorrows Of
Satan" appears in two forms-that Of
the upto-date devil and the well
known "Mephisto," but he only ap-
psars in the old conventional make
up" in the last act. 1.-THE Sorrows Of
Satan" which is a dramatization of
Marie Corelli's novel Of the same
name. is a problem play Of the super
natural and reality. Il has been pro-
duced in England, America and scored
successes in both countries. Marie
Coreli is one Of the most gifted Of
the English writers-and whom is
there who has not read one Of her
many books; In the aramatizatiou Of
her book the play is said to retain the
note u 'weirdncss and mys-
terry, to make the most Of the many in
dramatic situations and not to
be lacking in brilliant aud witty dia-
logue. The scenery and costumes are
resplendent and varied, the mount
ings Of two scenes in particular being
gorgeous; one the picture Of a fantas-
tic garden fete, with the unusual cleo
trical effects, and the other a storm
At sea, ending with the apotheosis of
he release OF Lucifer.
The company presenting Tine sor-
rows of Satan" includes Edward II.
Aiawson. Ross O'Neal, Miss Nellie
Yale, Miss Holland and many others
As equally we'll known.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-07

A San Francisco paper, in speaking
Of W. II. Vests Big Minstrel Jubilee
that will appear at The Kentucky next
Friday night, says: THE West Min
strels turned people away at the Cali,
fornia Theatre last night. The first
minstrel show Of the season may al
ways rely upon big business, and
the West outfit is very snowy and
entertaining one. The setting Of the
first part and the dressing are spectac-
ular. There are some good singers
who are new to us, and funny coined
ians who have already established
their reputation here. The end men
are Billy Van, who is again quite q
feature Of the show; John II. King,
Frank Hammond and N. S. Carter.
They are all amusing, and the jokes
are not too old, as a rule, while there
are some new ones. The principal
vocalists are Clement Stewart, who
has sweet and clear tenor voice, and
Manuel Romaine, who is already a
favorite. Mr.. West and Frederick
Mcdonald divide the Interlocutor's
chair. The first part went excellently
last night In the olio McMahon and
King did an act, Down by the Rail.
road Crossing" very entertainingly.
Billy Van, with his comic face and
his unctuous humor, introduced some
humorous complications in mono
logpe. Carr, Mcdonald and Parsh-
ley had musical act with the alum
mum chimes, which give pleasant
music. The Zeb and Zarrow trio did
some very clever and amusing work on
bicycles.
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-07

A dramatic Event OF more than or.
binary interest is the coming engage
ment Of "The Sorrows Of Satan. -
The name OF the devil is sound al
ways offensive to the ear, and is gen
orally represented as the father Of all
wickedness, but this does not tran
spire in the play. Il Is founded upon
Marie Corelli's masterpiece Of the
same name, and its said to be an in
tensely interesting play The prod
notion will be presented upon a most
elaborate scale, the electrical ana me
chanical effects being most attractive; ;
the costumes, too, are said to be OF
unusual richness, adding much beauty
to the ensemble. No detail as to the
stage presentation Of "Tbe Sorrows Of
Satan" has been left unfinished ana
the coming engagement should prove
an auspicious one at The Kentucky.
Next Wednesday matinee and night
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-07

The first prize awarded by Boston
paper for the best play title was
awarded "a Capital Comedy" in
which Tim Murphy is starring. In
explaining the awar! the judges said
at fulfills the necessary conditions
one word explains what its about
another word explains the character Of
the play; the whole title is easy to
speak, easy to remember and easy to
manipulate in advertisements
The Paducah sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1898-1906, 1901-12-07

will sing HE Laid Away the Suit
Of Gray to Wear the Union Blue.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-04-18
WISE WORDS.

Half the difficulty Of fighting any
severe battle or accomplishing any
hard task vapishes when a man feels
that he has comrades at his side fight
ing in the same cause. or that the eyes
of those he loves are upon him, and
their hearts praying for his victory.
Whether any particular day shall
bring to you more Of happiness on Of
suffering Is largely beyond your pow
er to determine Whether each day
Of your life shall give happiness or
suffering rests with yourself
The truest help we can render am
afflicted man is not 70 take his burden
from him. but TO call out his best
strength, that he may be able TO bear
the burden
Do not despise any opportunity be-
cause it seems small The way to
make an opportunity grow is 10 take
hold of il and use IL.
Datiencc among the virtues Is like
the pearl among the gems. and by its
quiet radiance it heighiens every hu-
man grace.
The art which IS grand and YET
simple, is that which presupposes the
greatest elevation both in artist and
IN public.
Not that which men do worthily.
but thar Which they do successfully
is what history makes haste to record.
II is strange how often some people
prove themselves foolish; and yet
have no knowledge Of it.
The first thing the shoemaker uses
in his business is his last
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-04-18

A cigar lighter. a seltzer bottle.
girl with q head Of blonde hair. and n
drug clerk. made matters lively III an
Evanston drug store the other
day. Miss June Whitfield. n ECO
ed IN the Northwestern University,
went into Wicke's drug store on Davis
street and leaned against the cigar
ease Behind her was a gas-hame
cigar lighter Miss Whitfield wears
long colnure and this came IN CON
tact with the flame William Hamn-
ton. the drug clerk. says that he does
not remember Just what happened
during the next sixty seconds. but
young man who was IN the store at the
time says that Hamilton Is n hero.
When Miss Whitfield discovered that
her hair was on fire she gave a scream.
tore her hat from her head and started
70 run for the door Hamilton ran from
behind the counter. seized her and
tried 10 put out the blaze with his
hands, but that was more painful than
effective. Soon most Of the luxuriant
locks were ruined and the clerk saw
that something must be done TO save
the Girl from being severely burned
He jumped upon the counter IN front
Of the soda fountain and reached for
selizer bottle. Running to the girl
De pressed the lever and turned the
stream into the flames The young
woman screamed and ran. but Uamn-
ton followed her and played the stream
into the locks The blaze was soon ex-
tingulshCd. bui the clerk kept the noz-
zle Of the hottie directed al the young
woman's head She continued scream-
ing and lodging First the stream
would strike her In the eyes and then
in the ear. When the bottle was
drained Hamilton caught his breath
and asked Miss Whitfield ii she was
badly burned.
The blonde locks. which have ex.
cited the envy Of an the young women
IN the Northwestern. were ruined. but
beyond this the Young woman was not
hurt She lamented the loss OF her
hair however and left the store cry
ing-Chicaeo Inter Ocean.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-04-18
Ik Stl WOHEN AND AZ
<cy9k THEIR M
WAYS . M
S1A. VI

It Is not generally known that Mrs
Hetty Green owns a valuable library
Including many rare volumes.
Amelia u. Barr the novelist is the
motheli Of fourteen children, and has
the perfect housekeepcr's knaek.
The Empress Eugenie is in much
better health and looks to a summer
in her yacht on the Mediterranean.
The Janice Meredith girl wears her
hair In big, bread pompadour around
her face and long curl over her
shoulder
Miss Anna McKaig, Of Washington,
Penn. has been elected dean of VII
son College for Women, at Chambers
burg, Penn.
Queen Helene Of italy finds time to
crafty her fondness for writing poet
rs. and. it IS said. she pens some very
creditable verse.
Mrs. Alice Barnhill Bruce. who re-
Gently died at Columbus, Ca, leaves
nearly 300 lineal descendants. She
was ninety-f0ur years ola.
It is said the young Queen Of Hoi-
land is a great novel reader. and she
shows her good taste in preferring
English and American works. such as
those Of Scott, Dickens, Irving and
Cooper.
Queen Alexandra. wife Of Edward
VII. is an accomplished musician.
whose skin as a pianist has been Of
ficiaIy recognized by Trinity College.
Dublin. which some years since con-
ferred upon her the degree Of doctor
Of music
Six Indies now rank in the professor
ate Of Swiss universities. Berne has
four: one is the professor Of history
OF philosophy. others are IN the de-
partments Of surgery and Of the Tel
lurie Observatory. while the fourth Is
civic librarian At Zurich there are
two. both in the department Of surg
cry.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-04-18

There are a number of ways Of Civ
ing the signal which warns the leader
Of the theatre orchestra that the cur
tain is about to rise. The most com
mon in American theatres is the illu-
mination by electricity Of common
incandescent bulb placed IN front OF
the conductor Many players. how
ever, follow the English custom OF
having the ring Of bell as a signal
This has the advantage Of giving no
tice alike to the players behind the
curtain and the orchestra and the au-
dience in front
Sir Henry Irving uses a double set
Of signals, the first bell ringing a min
ute before the curtain is to rise and the
second as it begins TO mount. Mr.
Mansfield generally uses the same sys-
tem- though the fact that Henry W.
is series Of pictures. with the cur
tain falling frequently has induced
himto discard It this year
The French players employ the sys-
tenn. but not the bells. A stout club
raped loudly on the stage floor does
duty instead Two raps constitute
one-minute signal and three as the
final notice. The reason for the cum
bersome method is that Of precedent
FOR the cali IS that Of the Theatre
Francais.-Chicago Tribune
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-04-18
rrellr Llnen eaun. ror sprIng.

Among the spring novelties there Is
nothing more attractive than linen
gowns. They appear IN rose. blue,
ecru. lilac and green, a2d are trimmed
simply with lace and embroidery. A
rose red linen seen lately had a pleat.
ed bodice and groups Of fine pleats on
the skirt A sailor collar with ap-
plique embroidery was the only trim
ming. A blue linen gown has a blouse
front Of cream colored batiste and re-
vers Of white pique The skirts Of the
gowns are nearly plain and the bodlces
are the semi-htting blouse or jacket
tYne.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-04-18

royal wois ans apartments Her
friends enceavofed 10 Gissuade her
pointing out that Il was an utter I'M
possibility for a stranger 10 effect any
entrance 10 the royal harem. and that
such an attempt would be followed by
dire insults to the intruder. All this
only strengthened Miss Furness in
her determination to do what no 9th
er American woman had done. and
she promptly set her wits 10 work in
preparing for the assault She looked
over her wardrobe and carefully Sc
lected what she considered as a suit
able gown for the occasion. 1t was
dark blue with numerous straps,
which gave it a military air. Thus
arrayed Miss Furness started forth
10 conquer The guards at the gate
regarded her obviously and refused
admittance. But. nothing daunted.
Miss Furness pointed to her straps
and decorations. and informed the
obdurate officials that she had import
ant business with the khediyah which
M0NtN uhuIAt JA no ANAhAs " AtA 'tii'A
inducements she may have used to
persuade the officers is not known,
but at the end they relented sufficient
" to enable her to pass inside. which
she promptly did The same tactics
was used with equal success on all Of
the custodians. and before long Miss
Furness found herself in the presence
of the Khedivah of Egypt The royal
lady was reclining on a sumptuous
couch. and face and attitude showed
her grief at the death Of her son. Re
garding her simply in the light Of a
sorrowing mother. Miss Furness set
herself to the task Of consolation.
With true American tact she turned
the Khedivahs thoughts from her
grief She told her stories from the
outside world; told her Of America It's
women. It's social and domestic life;
and finally Miss FuIness took her de-
parture. and Egypts secluded and
royal Khedivah cordially thanked the
charming American for the most de-
lightful hour she had spent IN years
Chicago Times Herald.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-04-18

The Scotsman gives the following
account of an See accident and a ral.
liant rescue that took place recently
ct Welshot Quarry. Camhuslanc In
the afternoon a group Of lads we're
sliding on The ice when suddenly Ii
gave way. and I'VE lads were left
struggling IN The water. Their cries
drew the attention Of a boy named
Thomas Martin He pluckly threw
Of his boots and succeeded IN dragging
lad after lad 10 She bank. one youth
siiil remained IN the middle OF the
pool, lad named William Chalmers.
Martin managed 70 secure several
muiiiers and cravats. which. tied to.
gether reached The drowning youth.
But be was unable 20 make use of
them. Martin. now much exhausted
again entered the water. ana with
much difficulty brought the last hov
ashore. Both were much exhausted.
and Martin had 20 be carried home
The brave lad IS only eleven years OF
age and not too robust ia health. The
quarry at iAe spot mentioned IS said
&c te fully twenty leef deep
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-04-18

In June. 1899, the authors Of "T
Himalayas,a Mr. and Mrs Workman,
returned 70 Srinagar from Java,
where they had been on a cycling
tour, and lost no time in seitino to-
gether their outfit and engaging COO
lies for an expedition TO the north
ern regions Of Baltistan The route
followed was over the Deosal Plains
to Skardu, from thence 10 Shiear aud
by the Asker Nullah TO Askole. and It
speaks well FOR Mrs. Workman's
strength Of nerve that she was able
70 cross the rope bridge over the Bral-
du River, near Askole which is stated
TO be 27O feet long In this expedition
they were accompanied by The we'll
known Alpine guide Matthias Zurbrlg-
gen, who had travelled with Sir Mar
tin Conway when he visited and sur
veyed part Of this region in 1892 and
therefore had considerable experience,
and from what the authors state re-
garding him he fully upheld his repu-
taiion as a thoroughly reliable guide
From Askole the party traversed
the Blafo Glacier as far as the Hispar
Pass and the Skoro la. In the latter
region Mrs and Dr. Workman. under
the guidance Of Zurbriggen, made the
ascents OF peaks respectively 18GO0
feet and 10.450 feet above sea level
On the arrival Of Mrs and Dr.
Workman at Shigar they determined
to attempt the ascent Of K0ser Gunge
With that object in view they tray
cled 10 Auno. and established camp
At the elevation Of 1900 feet. from
which position the attack on the
mountain was commenced. but It was
not until several days afierward that
the iiual attempt was made The usu-
nj difficulties with the coolies were
experienced, and on this occasion tine
party was only accompanied by two
Of them. BY noon they had reached
an elevation of 10000 feet. the cold
was intense. with a strong wind blow
Ing. and Mrs Workman was obliged
TO get zurbriggen 10 rub her hands
and pound her feet. 10 restore clrcula-
tion. Al this juncture one Of the COO
lies gave in and had 10 he unroped and
sent back. after which they struggled
on gaining foot by foot. until az last
the summit was reached. at an eleva-
tion Of 2l.OO0 feet The party had been
out from camp thirteen hours. and
the climbing had been most difficult.
certainly 4 most wonderful perform.
ance for a lady. and one Of which Mrs.
Workman may justly feel proud. In
this expedition she had made ascents
of $4,000 feet, 1880 feet and 21.00O
feet. this being a world m0untaineer
record for women.-London Field.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1901-04-18

The vogue Of the spangled fan has
put the wits Of the clever girl to work
and she is producing some charming
effects for a mere trihe in comparison
with the cost Of those In the shops.
For a small sum she buys a plain silk
on satin fan. with plain ivory sticks.
Tiny dots Of gold paint are added TO
tine sticks and give richness Of effect.
Butterflies are drawn with pencil on
the silk. and these outlines covered
with silver, gold or jet spangles
bought by the box At the upper and
lower edges Of the silk a row Of the
spangles Is sewn closely together.
Instead Of the butterflies lace inser-
ton may be laid on the fan and Sc
cured by the spangles, which should
follow the design Of the hce.-New
York Tribune.