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The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16

much chatter about a proposed amateur CIR
Gus The second scene shows a society circus
in full swing, with most OF the c haI'pt ~,
cutting dIdoes In the roles Of ~ hs, n ~
tanners and bareback riders. INC iust a., a..
rs i'm n city mansion, where every thins
ends ms ali comedies should do-happllS.
INC piauancy OF the piece hes ~ tne Iust
that nj least a dozen Of the ehlfacters I'M
he recognized as leaders OF llg ,'cn,,n,
.Four Hundred" In 1888, at the OLD Lyceuil
theater Mrs Le Moyne established herselI
in almost universal favor as the Jolly lts.
IorriIner In 'the Moth aud the blhlie.
crom the CLYDE fltcn play sng p .1r,r,,o "
the role of the Duchess IN 'Nhlhelluc,
and now after dabblng IN browning a'u
stirring IN other plays she returns 70 q
mart tbnt her admirers Ike 10 see uet IN.
Among Thoe Present is an e1t-1n'ei,,
NAV. capitally acted and handsomely
s'I Iterc Is some small gossip Of the town
luila Marlowe has recovered from hel ~
cent Illness aud Is reheaIslhs piay t'ar
enc Cavalier" for production DecempeI .
nj the Criterion thcater "humnihg p'tua
nnd Onions" Is being served uP w
patrons OF Weber & Fields music nan. ~
is moi a duinty dsh by n long shot Etnel
BARRYMORE continues az the savoy tneatet
nntii late in December ia Carrots ahu \
Country Mouse
CIyde Fitch Is reahearsing 'Trhe Bird and
tho Gage" ut the Empire theater.
Mort season stuart Robson VIII appear IN
charles Dana Glbsons pictorial adventures
m MIR. FIpp." Blanche Bates comes 70
tho Relasco theater December / IN the
Darling OF the Gods japanese play,
Adele Ritchie. sometimes called prima
DONNA rides to and from the Casino IN a
carriage equipped with a driver ana FOOT
man I'M livery How does she do itf buse,
the goddess OF tears, is In her last week
The regular season OF grand opera at
the Metropolitan opera house begins NO
There Is folly row on between Hail
Caine on one side and Viola Allen and
George O. Tyler. the head OF the firm OF
Tiebirr & Co, on the other over The
Eternal city" In tine London production
Donna Roma, the leading character. Is a
woman with a very dark past After In
tervlewg last summer IN Europe 10 was de-
clded 10 make Donna Roma o good woman.
This was arranged largely 20 please tiss
Allen who has never In all her career I'M
personated a fallen woman She says that
the RlaltO that Caine was insisting that
me mart should he rewritten 20 conform 70
the English version before IL Is presented
In This city Tyler says that * shall not
be- changed and Miss Allen Is quoted al
saying that she would retire from the com
pany rather than appear IN such a role.
THE Wild Rose which ran all summer
al the Knlckerbocker, goes into New Yori
theRter for a run of three weeks. Follow
ing this, on December 8. Klaw & Erlangei
will produce a piece called "Blueheli II
Fairyland" With Dan DAILY In the leading
male role. II is a pantomime that has tho
| record Of London success
Thursday night At the Herald Square the
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alter Martin Harvey appeared In a double
bin. which included 'Roguet De L'Isle,'
one-act play depicting the last hours OK tne
composer Of the Marsellleise, ana
cigarette Makers Romance" dramatiza-
tlon Of Marion Crawford's novel. The latter
Is play that gives Harvey one or his best
parts. In Il he enacts the role OF q Hns-
sian count who, deprived OF his estates ~
enrnlng his living by making cigarettes.
Tho drama is full OF strong character
studies Of life IN Munich forty years ago.
A letter from Chicago brings the informa-
tlon that Blanche Walsh has scored hnes
success Ia The Daughter OF Hamiicar,'
Stanislnus STANCES new play, which was
recently produced IN that city. II Is said
that the part OF Salammbo IS a particularly
strong one and that Miss Walsh acts Il
with much dramatic force and genuine ahil-
lty Wagenhals & Kemper are credited
with giving the new play really suMpth-
Gus production at cost Of many thousands
OF dollars. Charles Dalton, the leading
man OF the company, mas also earned much
praise for his inpersonation of Matho, the
Chauncey olcott IN his new play. 'old
limerick Town." is doing the largest bust
ness ever known at the Fourteenth Street
theater. Many hundred people are being
turned away at every performance His
engagement viii continue until Saturday
December 10.
A letter from Louis James says: THE
wardc combination In Wagenhals g.
Kempers spectacular production OF The
Tempest Is doing really remarkable
uuSluess IN the Snuth. we are turning
people away everywhere, and I have never
before seen so much enthusiasm for a
Shakespearean play, Mr. Warde and ] are
much pleased. OF course. We are now look
ing forward 10 our spring engagement In
New York with pleasurable antclpations.
Tuesday Edwin Milton Royle and Mrs.
Royle left for West Superior, Wis, where
their tour In Friends" begins next Non
day
Joseph Jefferson appears at the Montauk
| theater ia BROOKLYN next week. His fall
tour closes November y.
Although Margaret May does NOT come 70
the new West End theater In winchester
until December l. many seats and boxes
| have been sold for her opening night. Miss
( May IS "A popular fayorlte Ia this city ana
/ her return WIN be warmly welcomed by her
/ friends and admirers.
1 Maggie Cline. the Irish pdma donna, viii
\ not be a member Of the Italian Opera COM
pany at the Metropolitan opera house this
Z season.
Harry Conner, who IS said to be fayorite
( with the -Four Hundred" has been en-
I gagged for Mrs. Osborn's playhouse.
Nancy Sykes.
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the companies OF some OF the most emf.
nent actors that America has known mud
must acknowledge with sentiments OF the
deepest gratitude the guidance aud en-
couragement which have had from play
ers whose praise meant much and whosc
censure was never offered without cause
No | have no stories to tell OF the lit
tie tricks that we hear so much about I'm
connection with professional jealousy, 0f
course there Us such n thing as
professional jealousy; but don't
think It exists to the extent that people
imagine; that Is not In the really big men
of the profession. II a man can make 4
hit, he Is encouraged 10 go ahead and bring
out tho best that Is In him, why Tie
more favortes IN the company the greater
It's popularity with the people And n AN
himself, his future Is secure even though
he may not re-appear In the same cast an
other season. stars are scarce and the
chances are that ne will have a manager
Of his own next season and be touring
away OF somewhere in this big country,
which has audiences and TO spare for all
who are competent 10 entertain them That
is the spirit / found among the really big
men with whom | served my apprentice
ship The little fellows may not look AT IL
In that light--but then, they are the little
fellows"
"Nhut are your plans for next seasonl'
81 have not definitely decided on them.
] mny do modern play just 10 keep I'm
practice ms an original producer, but | Will
probably make Shakespeare, as usual, the
basis OF my repertoire, The approval with
which the comedies have met strongly
tempt me to remain steadfngt TO that style
Of production II "a thoroughly congeniaI
to myself and to my leading lady, Miss
Drofnnh, and the thenter-going public has
responded with the same enthusiasm that
Il displayed Inst year. Indeed. our recep-
were last year, n circumstance Of which
/ we are, ! think, not unreasonably proud
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New York Drama.

New York. November l4,-This week saw
two more or less interesting nrst nights
at the theaters. Monday at the Garden
Mrs. w ]. lie Moyne started BRIEF en-
eagement In Among Those Present." a
comedy by Glen Marlborough. The author
has evidently written the leading female
part In the play to TT the methods and
manuerisms Of this actress, for In no other
role has she been seen 10 better advantage.
The comedy Is a satire on the smart set,
in four acts; the first two located IN ana
about the villa OF a wealthy family at
their summer home on Long Island ana
the others In this city, The story tells
of Mrs Clinton, n society woman; DR..
clinton, her husband; Howard Pembroke, n
Wall street Spectator; a pretty widow,
and several social freaks. The play opens
with house party during which there is
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16
A Word With Mr.. Hanford
Tells Reporter How He Was Tempted to Adopt
the Stage as a Profession.

'"How did you come to be an actor"
inquired Post representative Of Charles
B Hanford while In New Orleans.
II have often been asked that question"
said Mr. Hanford In response to the In.
quiry. "'I suppose l ought to have given
1t enough thought to be able to frame
satisfactory answer, but often as l nave
gone over the ground l am unable TO cite
the precise circumstances that decided me,
From early boyhood ] had no other idea
than that of becoa1ng an actor-and a
Shakespearean actor That l should adopt
the stage was nothing more than tsq u
binary course OF events. While a number
of people have had brilliant and admirable
careers on the stage after abandoning
some other profession, ! am inclined TO
think that the true actor is ike Iopsy
he Just grows. ! have seen men equipped
with every advantage OF education Whlcn
wealth could procure aud every artistic
safeguard which refinement could suggest
start, so TO speak, at the top of the pro
tessiou ana gradually drift downward 10
u comparatively obscure level in the util'
ity ranks, while others who were but
scantiy provided Tor In the matter Of
early opportunities have risen to enviable
heights"
yet a start must be made somehow"
"Yes. But the great sucShsfes are not
achieved by any hXed RUG, aHAetlng az
terS from utler intellectual prpIeSstuus III
this: The lawyer or the physician knows
within his 90 mind precisely what lie can
do when the opportunity comes aud Is pre-
pared to take advantage of ~ ana ne
can 90 through a course Of study with alb
sointe confidence that when he nus mas.
tered it, he will be capable Of doing all
that is TO be reasonably expected. But
with an actor there Is no such security
His work over set rules Of expression may
render stilted and artificial what would
naturally have been a very graceful and
attractive personality, and on the other
hand It may work wonders in polishing the
rough edges Of department which becomf
glaringly conspicuous on the stage, As fol
opportunity, that may never come
| think that one reason why so'mnny success
J full actors are descended from theatrical
parentage is that they are born into tbs
work and are given chances which would
/ be denied to an outsider, There is Ger
/ tain faith In pedigree which is Aometime'
! well founded. but not always, Great men,
| sons have been disappointments In tn,
/ theatrical profession as well as else
/ where"
You must retain some very pleasan
recollectlons OF your early career, despite
| its hard work"
at was work." answered Mr.. Hanford
! remlniscently. "but not hard work /
! | may use the actors privilege and Dor
| row phrase. / will sum II all up IN tn
/ sentence. THE labor we delight IN physic
pain I had no time TO think OF 1t a
work, / have had the fortune to be Il
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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.

Christian churches take notice; The La,.
dies, Aid society Of the Central Christian
church OF Houston will serve meals under
caiivas in the rear OF the First National
bank during the carnival. and earnestly
ested IN the welfare OF this church.
Mrs Charles W Fellows, Presidents
Miss Lizzie Lubbock, Secretary.
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FLASHES OF THE STAGE.

Frank Daniels opened at the Tulane, in
New Orleans. to one Of the largest audi
ences that has assembled at that playhouse
for years.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16

A New York paragraph concerning the
Hengler Sisters Is to the effect that hence
forth they will dance only at private func
lions, at draw rooms and clubs.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16

The champagne dance In John G. Fisher 8
production of The Silver slipper" is cre-
atng sensation. 1t is distinct novelty.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16

Harry Selby Fulton, who has charge OF
the tour Of j. Fl, Stoddart in The Bonnie
of the unqualified success made by both
star and play in all the Western cities.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16

r. A. Barnets "Nicolette." music by
Charles E. Hamlln, Of Bangor grandson
of the late Hon. Hannibal Hamlln was pre-
scented late last spring by the Eastern
Maine Musical association. A 6atter ng
guaranteed subscription has been raised for
a repetition in October, but the professional
future of the piece may prevent this com
pllment 10 the authors being realized.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16

Walter Wager, manager OF Louis Mann, is
confident that "Hoch the Consul" the play
written by Charles Frederic Nirdlnger FOR
Louis Mann, now on tour, is destined TO be
a metropolitan success, The characters
are drawn from diplomatic circles, and thu
comedy Is a direct effort to reach the minds
of those capable Of approaching deep and
keen satire.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16

Of the French line-for In spite OF his cos
mopolltan occupation OF operate manager
which calls him 70 Europe for half the year
he stil considers New York his home.
Mr.. Grau was alone, the singers he has en-
gagged for the Metropolitan Opera mouse
being on other ships, en- route or soon 10
start for this side.
Mr. Grau has heard music all over the
continent, IN the summer just ended, ana
listened TO n raft OF opera singers mot yo'
heard IN America Few OF them, ne tounu,
were worth considering as poSsioilue. ~ ~.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-11-16

Sarah Bernhardt's celebration Of her
birthday in Norway prompts the Daily
Messenger TO exclaim:
1T seems difficult to realize that the
great actress is 5S years OF age, and that
the creator OF the part OF the Duke OF
Reichstadt in "L'Aiglon" Is not young
woman Of 80"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-18
SECURITY HEARING ADJOURNED.
Evidence In Minnesota Case Against
 Merger Is Not Given.

New York, November r.-The hearing in the action of Minnesota against the Northern Securities company was called in this city today before Frederick c. In- gersoll. the special examiner appointed by the state of Minnesota, which con- tends that the position of the Northern Securities company in regard to the rail- roads involved is in violation of a state law against the merging of parallel lines. As no witnesses were ready the hearing was adjourned until tomorrow.
 It was agreed that the testimony of J.. J. Hill. president of the Great Nortnern; c. S. Mellan. president of the North ern Pacific; W. P. Clough, vice president of the Northern Securities company; Charles Steele and George W. Perkins of J. P. Morgan & Co.,, and that J. P. Nor gan, given in the Peter Power case, should be made part of the record in the present hearing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-18
HEALERs GAN GET MAIL,
Supreme Court Decides Case Against
 the Postmaster.

Washington, November IT. Justice Peckham of the supreme court of the United States delivered today the opinion of that court in the case of the American School of Magnetic Healing versus J. M. McAnnulty the latter being postmaster at Nevada, Mo-, where the school Is To- cated. The proceeding grew out of a fraud order issued by the postoffice de- pertinent prohibiting the postmaster from delivering mail to the school. The original bill asked for an injunction to prohibit the postmaster from obeying this order On trial in the United States cir cult court for the western district of Mis- souri the departments order was sus- tained on a demurrer. Today's opinion reversed that judgment, but in delivering 1t Justice Peckham said that there was no intention of passing upon the various constitutional objections set out in the hil the intention of the court being to "simply hold that the admitted facts show no violation of the statutes cited. but an erroneous order given by the post master general to the defendant, which the courts have power to grant relief against"
 The action of the court was accompan- ieo by Instructions to the lower court to ''overrule the defendants demurrer to the amended bill with leave to answer. and to grant temporary injunction as aprlied for by complainant" The opinion | added:
 Tn overruling the demurrer we do not mean to preclude the defendant from showing on the trial, if he can, that the business of complainant Is. as in fact conducted, amounts to violation of the statutes"
 Justices White and McKenna did not concur in the opinion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-18
Social Notes and Personals
BY EMMA TouLMIN REID.

Mrs. Annie Kendriclz Walker and her mother. Mrs. John A Walker. left yes terday for Mobile and other places on the gulf coast They will be gone sev- eral weeks. During Miss Walkers ab- sencs the social columns of The Age Herald will be in charge of Miss Emma Toulmin Reid.
 The Tuesday Euchre club meets this afternoon with Mrs Cole on the North Highlands.
 Miss Wene of Montgomery is the guest of Mrs. Sharp on South Nineteenth street. MT. and Mrs. Joseph Johnson of Charles ton will spend the winter with their brother. Mir. j. W. camty Johnson. rector of St. Mary's-on-the-H Highlands.
 Miss Edna Snow left yesterday for Flor ida to be gone several weeks.
 Miss Annie Jemison Is the guest of Miss Amy Jordan for few days.
 dASS 9SIbna EIoWell dnu MlsS beiL Jemison left Friday for Tuscaloosa.
 
 Mrs. Cole of Memphis is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Frank Fowlkes.
 Mrs. John Mcqueen leaves today for Montgomery on visit to her parents, MT. and Mrs Jesse Beale.
 
 Mrs. Oscar Turner of Bayou La Batre is the guest of her brother MT. William Bromberg, on Eleventh avenue.
 The Little Jokers meet Thursday after noon with Miss George weatherly at 2:SO o'clock.
 The Kaleidoscope club meets Thursday with Miss Helen Hume
 Mrs William Gray Estes will entertain on Thursday at the Hillman with lun- cheon. complimentary to Mrs. William Davidson Martin.
 Mrs. William Davidson Martin Is the guest of Mrs. L. c. Woodson. Mrs. L. G. Woodson will entertain at cards tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. The Highland Euchre club meets this afternoon with Miss Mable Roy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-18
Richmond. Virginia.
ERUPTION OF sTAmsoLI.
Second Explosion Produced MagnifI cent SpectacIe-Sea illuminated.

Rome, November 17.--A fresh eruption of the volcano stronboli occurred yester- day evening, accompanied by a terrific ex- nlosion and a great flow of lava. It was a magnificent spectacle. visible from all the northern part of Sicily, the flames rising from the volcano illuminating the surrounding sea-
 The situation of the few inhabitants of the island of Stromboli Is precarious. They are frightened, especially by the washing ashore of great quantities of dead fish which have been killed ap- parently by a submarine disturbance. A number of yachts from Naples and other places have visited the waters surround ing the island to allow those on board to view the eruption.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-18
TO TEST CONSTITUTION.
Governor Montague and Others to Ap-
 pear Before u. S. Court.

Richmond. Va, November Ex-Governor Montague, Auditor Marye and Treasurer Harmon will appear before the United States circuit court here Thursday to show cause why they should not be en- joined from canvassing the vote cast in the recent congressional election.
 This is the beginning of the test case to ascertain whether or not the new con- Ftitution of this state is legal John s. Wise of New York. former Senator John M Thurston of Nebraska and Judge l.. L. Lewis of Richmond are conducting the case Tor the republicans. Attorney Gen. eral Anderson and other leading lawyers will appear for the state.
 When the suffrage clause of the consti- tution was passed 1t was believed that there would be contest, and every pre- caution was taken. The democrats be- lieve it will stand the test.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-18

Miss Willie Caffee will leave today for Ellisville. Miss. where she is to be the maid Of honor at the Dean-sheby we'd ding. She will return Friday and will be with Miss Mabel Roy.
 Miss Florence Dawson will be in Mont gomery for few days.
 On Friday afternoon Miss Maybelle and Miss Louise Frazier entertained at cards for their guest. Miss Eberhart of colum- bus. Ga The color scheme of green and white was carried out in all details. The prize. handsome book, was won by Miss Edna Snow. The following were the guests: Miss Eberhart. Miss Adamson of Virginia, Miss Jennie Trimble, Miss Full quin. Miss Ware. Miss Le Grande, Miss Catchings, Miss Phelan. Miss Snow, Miss Meade and Miss Whitstone
 Miss Inez Eberhart. who has been the guest of Miss Frazier, left Saturday for her home in Columbus. Ga
 The Highland Book club meets Thurs day with Mrs " W. wilkerson instead of Mrs. R. H. Pearson.
 The Women's Christian Temperance Un- ion meets this afternoon at o'clock at the First Methodist church.
 Mrs. Harry Jones has returned from Louisville, where she has been the guest of Mrs. Galth Mrs. Jones was charm ingly entertained during the week. Among the events given in her honor was one by Mrs. Cath. Mrs. Hardy, sister of Mrs. J. Bruce Morson. also entertained her.
 Mss Cook of New Orleans will arrive Thursday to be the guest of Mrs. Harry Jones. Miss Cook is one of the bellies of New Orleans.
 Miss George weatherly will entertain at a dinner on the 26th, complimentary to Miss Cook.
 Major and Mrs. Willis J. Milner are visiting their nephew, MT. Howard Doug las, who has one of the largest game pre- serves in South Alabama
 Miss Fannie May Mason left yesterday for Montgomery.
 Miss Sanale Bowers of Columbus Ga, is the guest of Mrs. L. G. Bowers, on Eleventh avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-18
No Anxiety About Teddy, Jr.

Washington. November H.-No anxiety is felt concerning the condition of Theo- dore Roosevelt, Jr., who is home on the advice of his physicians. Hard study had slightly impaired his eyes, which are naturally not strong, and 1t was deemed advisable to give them d rest. Otherwise he is in excellent condition. Today he took a long bicycle ride and expressed himself as feeling first rate. By advice of his physicians he Is neither studying nor reading during his enforced vaca- ton. It is expected that he will be able in couple of weeks to return to Groton school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-18
cumanao Reoccupled.

Caracas, November 17.-A tug boat has arrived at La Guaira from Garupano bringing the news that on Saturday the government troops under the command of General vulutini attacked and reoccupied almost without fighting the seaport of Cumanao, which has been fin the hands of the insurgents. The Dutch governor of Curacao has notified General Mates, who reached that island November IT. that he must preserve a strictly neutral attitude and conduct, otherwise he will be asked to leave Curacao. General Mates has shut himself up in his house at Willem- stadt with his family, not wishing to be seen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1902-11-18
Transferred s75o,ooo.

New York November 17.-The sub treasury made a telegraph transfer of s750, 900 gold to San Francisco today, mak- ing total of s1.o0O00O sent to the coast since last Thursday. Bankers with Paci- fic coast commissions say that the trans fer is the result of an active demand in San Francisco for crop-moving and simi- lar purposes. A transfer of $400.000 to New Orleans was made by the sub treasury for local banks.