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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17

that II would have been hard to I'LL his
place. The same bill goes again this
afternoon and evening.
Kathryn Kidder, who has not been
seen In Salt Lake since she was mem
Der of the big trlumvirate, comes back
10 us next week In a revival OF Wycher-
lty's famous old comedy, THE Country
Girl" What has become Of Miss Kid
ders new revolutionary play Mol
Pitcher and why she does not render
II In the west, we are not advised, but
certain II Is that nothing she can do
will be uninterestlng. If THE Country
Girl has ever been seen In Salt Lake,
which we doubt, II has not been within
the memory OF the present generation.
1t was first produced In the Theater
Royal, London, In 1876 under the name
Of "The Country Wife" A century
later, in 1T6, David Garrlck rewrote
II and produced II at the Drury Lane
under the name Of THE Country Girl"
Ever since II has remained among
stage classics. Miss Kidders part Is
that OF Peggy, an uncouth, awkward
lass from the country, and without
doubt she will make the most Of It.
Robert Ferguson, the well known actor,
heads the support. The engagement is
limited TO two nights. next Thursday
pnd Friday.
Last Thursday was spe-
cially interesting date to theatrical
New Workers. At the Knickerbocker
theater a benefit performance for the
actors home was arranged with THE
Henrietta as the bill, the two main
characters played by the two noted
actors for whom they were originally
written, Stuart Robson and William IL.
Crane. The New York Herald says:
II does not seem IL years since they
parted company and went their separ-
ate ways, but It lacks only few
months of that space OF time. 1t
seems more like last season or else the
season before when Mr. Robson, as
the lisping BERTHE. and Mr. Crane, as
Nicholas Van Alstyne, Sold Nick
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17
TREE THAT TURNS TO STONE.

There is tree that grows in Mexico
called the "chliol" or stone tree. II
Is of enormous proportions, both In cir
conference and height II has a num-
Der OF branches spreading out widely
and carrying leaves Of a yellowsh
green color, The wood is extremely
fine and easily worked In green state.
IL is not given to either warping OF
splitting, The most remarkable thing
about II Is that after being cut the
wood gets gradually harder. and In the
course Of few years It is absolutely
petrihed. whether left in the open air or
buried in the ground. From this tim
Der houses can be- built that would In
a few years become completely fire.
proof, and would last as though built OF
stone. -Washlngto Times.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17

wrote the play. One other member Of
the former cast will be seen on Thurs
day-Mr Henry Bergman, who will APP
pear in his old role of Watson Flint.
Mr. Crane, speaking of the proposed
revival to a reporter, said:
In going through one Of my trunks at
my home, at Cohasset. / was aston
ished to find a suit Of clothes had had
made In New York for the part when
the play was first preached, over 10
years ago, and | shall wear II in the
first act of 'The Henrietta"
TO appear with Nh Robson again
VIII give me the greatest pleasure We
had partnership Of ~ years. when
we did the biggest business of the
times, and during all those years there
was not scratch on paper between
us, and there never was word OF dls-
agreement. Mr.. Robson's word was
good enough for me, and mine was good
enough for him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17

white. Only when the ballet came o.
did the measures take on a distinctive
character. The dancing was far rc-
moved from the European school OF
the tartan skirt and the heel and toe.
II had In Il the abandon Of a tropical
CLINE and suggested a contest for an
esteemed CONNECTION.
In every respect the performance wgS
ambitious. although In tine opinion OF
many Mr.. Drury seems to have sOrc
too far. A constant student Of tae
opera. he has followed too closely up
on the traditions which obtain In the
metropolitan opera house. A choi Is
half Teutonic Is hardly adapted Tor
stage merlymaking. The singing was
often little of the key. and the per-
formance did not compare well with
the Carmen" OF two years ago. or even
with Brazilian opera which the CONF
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17

che has never been seen in New York,
with cast Of the best actors In Ameli-
ca. Where are Mr.. Jefferson MI
Mansfield, Mr., Sothern, Mr.. Drew, Mr.
skinner, Mr.. Goodwin? Where Is the
boosted chivalry of American man
hood, that these actors should let such
glorious light as Modjeska be shifted
out In the obscurlty of Orange
All theater goers will be pleased to
learn that Mansfield is to be seen In
three plays during his Salt Lake stay,
Two Of the three viii be entirely new
t. us. The repertoire a most notable
one, will be as follows Thursday, May
90, "Beaucaire;" Friday, Beau Brum-
nell" Saturday matinee, "Beaucaire;"
Saturday night, THE First Violin"
Prof. Mcclellan contributes the fol-
lowing relative to the standing Of the
pianist, Jonas:
! have heard nearly all Of the great
planists Of today and among the best
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17

lease her. Miss Gillette has been high
ly praised for her clever and artistic
impersonation OF the Prince, her superb
personality graceful bearing and UNI
usual ability making her deseryedly
popular, She Is the most effective play
err seen in this field Of stage work in
years. Her role this season has pre-
sented her In an entirely new line OF
parts-one calling for most exceptional
talent and consequently having very
few desirable opponents.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17

to have a tablet in the hall OF fame
Mr.. Spencer. .--
County Clerk James has just re-
celved word that the genial musical
critic Apmadoo, will probably not WIS.,
II Utah this summer, fact which will
be read with general regret Apmadoc
has been appointed superintendent Of
the Chatauqua at Springdale Arkan-
sas, which will last from August 3, to
TO- This will be his fourth appoint
ment TO that position. He will be heard
in Wisconsin, Iowa, and Missouri and
probably spend week in Denver, but
will come no farther west.
The following is found among the
press paragraphs sent out by Klaw and
Erlanger TO the papers Of the country
regarding the opera people they have
engaged for next year
Viola Gillette the beautiful young
actress who has attracted much atten-
ton as prince Charming" In Klaw d
Erlanger's production Of "The Sleep
ing Beauty and the Beast" has beeen
engaged by this firm for the next two
years and will continue IN her present
role next season. Arthur Collins. man.
aging director Of the Drury Lane thea
ter. London, desired to secure her 20
create the principal boy in "Sinbad,
the Christmas spectacle for next year,
but Klaw & Erlanger refused TO re-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17
FAUST" IN COLoRS.

m. =, so'hered at the Lexington Ave.
am. ', I, house an audience represent
,, y. : TIE best colored society Of tae
u. .Apec'lng to see performance Of
tu.a 49, Faust by a company COM
.bt 'uufely Of fro-Amerlcans. II is
q. regretted that Theodore Dur;
the '."ser Of the enterprise and The
se,,. = 'he title role, should not have
yar, out the policy OF previous
M. me Performance was ineilnea
n, :, ,u'''iess and the music at times
A.. l Two Of the principals and a
"'poriion Of the chorus were
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17
PRESIDENT and director.

president and director.
Rare finish fire. dellcacy and nobility
OF treatment are his chief characterist-
les and Salt Lakers who hear him
VIII hear one Of the giants Of the up
per circle Of truly great artists Mrs.
Holmes VIII introduce the master to
200 friends In her magnificent residence
on Monday evening, and on Wednesday
the public may hear recital
az the Theater; beautiful piano music
has been carefully selected TO suit all
tastes II Is to be hoped that musicians
and music lovers will rally to this
event as occasions Of the kind are too
seldom enjoyed In Utah.
j. ]. MCCLELLAN.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17

Francis Smith, Baptist clergyman,
native Of Boston, and graduate OF Har-
ward In the class OF 1929. Prof. Smith
was also the author Of when the
Morning Light Is Breaking" "Ameri-
ca" was first sung IN the Park street
church in Boston in 1892 which was the
year In which is was written. The air
used upon that occasion was the one
that has chung TO II ever since.
Colonel Gardiner adds that both the
music and words OF God Save the
King" were written in 1870 by Henry
Carey, natural son Of George Savle,
marquis Of Halifax, and by him first
sung in that year at a tavern on Corn
hill.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17

school children and before long will be
willingly accepted. The conditions up
on which the medal will be awarded
are that the tune must have unusual in
trinsic merit, meet the severest expert
musical criticism, and obtain popular
approval.
The committee, Il is stated, Is COM
posed OF representative Americans
whose one desire In the matter Is TO find
a truly national tune that shall prove
as soul stirring as the German Die
Wacht an Rhein," the French Marseil-
laise. or the national anthem OF Russia.
In reviewing the history Of America,
Colonel Gardiner states that the words
were written by the Rev, DR.. Samuel
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17
my sang last year at Carnegie music

pany sang last year at Carnegie music
hall
The principals, some amateur and
others professional, were backed up By
a chorus Of the conventional school.
The study scene. where dark haired
Marguerite was revealed in a vision
through the wall OF the students re-
treat, was well enacted Faust himself,
although he did look little too much
like the pictures OF King Charles /,
was spirited in his acting, and the
Mephistophles OF Frederick Sheldon
was devilish enough to answer all the
requirements. The singer knew the
business OF the part. and his figure and
bearing carried out the popular Loh-
ception OF the role New York Heiald.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17
The Name
KVABE
Denotes Perfection.
The Name

For two-thirds Of a century. THIS re.
nowned house has been before the pub.
lie as the representative piano manu-
facturers OF America. II stands today
without a peer lis merits are recog-
nized by every musician OF Tenown as
Of the very highest order.
"a very handsome Knabe upright In
mahogany has just been placed on
board the United States dispatch boat
Dolphin
As this boat Is used By the president
very largely as a private yacht. the
honor paid the Knabe house In select
ing their piano for the music room
OF the Dolphin is obvious. In fact, Il
Is said that the Knabe was the Presi-
dents own personal choice
Music Trade Review. \. Y, May
10 1902
This Is one Of the many daily trib-
utes 10 this peerless instrument
our stock o. the largest and most
varied that has ever been brought TO
this state.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17

John Drew is having great success In
San Francisco In the play OF "The Sec
ond In Command" His company IN
cludes Ida Conquest Ida Vernon Guy
Standing and Mr. Drew's own daughter
Louise,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17

The late Jesse Little the original band Of pioneers who
tered this valley July "a lS brother Hon Feramor2 Little Tor
several Salt Lake j. Little famHary known
col Little Belmont Maine He held
son of trust and responsibility the community having been ely
marshal Utah.
and Of the the Warm Springs He also the rt
chief Of the Salt Little connected with
notable incident history shortly before the Mexican broke
out he visited Washington the suggestion Of P Brigham Young and
called Polk relative the provisions and stores
the the
Just this time the with Mec broke out and Col Little sent with
special dispatch Kearn Fort Leayenworh regarding the iu-
nation the famous Mormon battalion Col Little died Salt Lake.
Dec g. 1893 For prior he had been living on his farm M@n
and his health being delicate e had long since retired from public HE
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17

mistaken for him. The gentleman seen
with Miss Anderson was Frank San
ger, manager Of the Metropolitan
opera house, who Nent to London to
witness the first performance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17

]. IT, stoddart the veteran actor,
contributes to the May and June mum
bers OF the Century two papers Of
recollections Of the stage, IN which he
relates the story Of his professional
life The story Is full Of anecdotes,
relating among others to Lester Wal
lack and Laura Keene.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17

Washington papers speak very highly
Of Harry Corson CarEs revival OF
What Happened to Jones In that city
last week.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17

A Denver paragraph states that the
Broadway Theater was so crowded on
the presentation Of "rhe Country
Girl" by Miss Kidder that the alsles
had TO be cleared and that rather than
10 see the people leave the house Miss
Kidder invited them to come upon the
stage and witness the performance
from the wings.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17
MUSIC NOTES.

Miss Luella Ferrin will be the So
prano at Mrs Holmes recital Monday
evening given In honor Of Mr.. Jonas.
The Bostonians are still producing
robin Hood In Boston They made
a feature last week Of playing TO popu-
lar prices and turned people away
every night the reduced scale was in
vogue.
Harry Bulger, formerly Of Matthews
and Bulger, and Joe Cawthorne, seen
here with Alice Nelson, have been en-
gagged for the production OF Sleeping
Beauty and the Beast" This is the
production in which Viola Pratt Gil
lette has made so much success.
The interpolated numbers in "The
Jolly Musketeer," all of which will be
orchestrated by Prof Mcclellan are,
the aria from THE Pearl OF Brazil"
Miss Emma Lucy Gates solo, Song Of
the Bundle Bee" Mr., Graham, and
one Of Francis Wilson's songs, II ought
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-17

Foreign exchanges state that Nance
O'Neill under the management OF Nc
Kee Rankin. continues TO be a success
everywhere she appears Her "Magda'
was proclaimed to be the finest piece
Of acting ever seen In South Africa, and
her engagement In Capetown lasted
six weeks After visiting Durham,
Mauritius, Cairo Alexandria, Gibraltar
and Malta. Miss O'Neill will reach Lon
don In time for a three months en-
eagement at the Lyceum theater, open
ing Sept. 2.
Friends Of Gen. Lew Wallace who
saw him in Charlottesville, Ind, Fri
day April 4, and read the cable dis
patches about the opening Of BEN
Hur' In London the night before, in
which he was described as sitting in
the audience In Drury Lane theater,
with Mary Anderson, have wondered
who the correspondents could have
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-05-07
Take No Substitute.

A call has been issued for a
meeting of the Democratic Con-
gressional Committee of the Fifth
district. to be held in Huntington,
May 7th, at 100 p. m
The chairman of the democratic
committee of the old Fourth dis
t-ict recently sent out letters to the
committeeman of the counties now
comprising the Fifth district, re.
questing their opinions as to when
and where a meeting of the CON-
mittee should be held for the pur-
purpose of fixing time and place of
holding the Democratic Conven-
ton of the Fifth district.
A majority of the replies auth
orized the chairman to issue his
call for Huntington, May 7th. ALI
democrats of the district are re-
quested to give the committee the
benefit of their suggestions and adj
vice.
The fifth district is composed of
the counties of Mercer. Raleigh,
Wyoming, Mcdowell, Boone, Min
go. Logan, Lincoln, Wayne, Put
nam Mason and Cabell.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-05-07
Notice of Dissolution.

NOTICE is hereby given. that at a
IN meeting of the stockholders of the
Mutual Loan Association, a corpora
ton created and organized under the
laws of the State of West Virginia,
regularly held in accordance with law,
at the Office of said corporation in the
town of Point Pleasant, West Virgin
ia, on the 9TH day of April, 1902, at
which meeting a ma ority of the CAPT
tai stock of said corporation was repre-
sented and unanimously voted in ia
vor of the same. the following resolu-
tions were duly and regularly adopt
ed and passed, to-wit:
''RE soLvED, That the Mutual Loan
Association, a corporation created and
organized under the laws of the State
of West Virginia, does hereby discon-
tinue the business of the corporation:
and no further payment of dues, in
terest or premium shall be received
after this date. The Board of Direc-
tors are hereby authorized and direct
ed to convert the property, chooses in
action and all assets of this corpora
ton into cash, and pay off and dis
charge all its debts, liabilities and ob.
legations; the borrowers and investors
shall be credited with the weekly dues
paid by them and their pro rata share
of the net profits of the Association,
in proportion to their respective hold
ings of stock; and the bo rowers shall
pay in cash to the Association the
balance due on their loans, and the
Association shall pay in cash to the
investors the amounts due them; but
no such payment shall be made until
after public notice of this resolution
shall have been given forthe time and
in the manner hereinafter provided.
RESOLVED, FURTHER, That the
President of this corporation cause
notice OF the adoption of the forego
ing resolution to be immediately Civ
en- by advertisement in some news
paper OF general circulation published
near the principal Office or place of
business of this corporation. once a
week for six weeks at least; and that
he forthwith certify these resolutions
to the Secretary of State of the State
of West Virginia, as provided by law. u
Given under my hand and the seal
of said corporation, this 9TH day of
April, 1902.
II. r. HOWARD,
ton.
[SEAL,] apr. CIV.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-05-07
MacArthur CONTINUES.

Washington. May MAJOR General
Macarthur continued his testimony
before the senate committee on the
Philippines. Answering question by
Senator Culberson, the general stated
that Aguinaldo and the Filipino people
were justified in concluding that the
actions of the United States army
were sympathetic. The FilipinOs. he
said. were in a resentful and vindic-
tive opposition to Spain. ANY active
force on their part against Spain
naturally helped the United States
and vice versa
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-05-07
Fire at Norfolk.

Norfolk. Va, May LA fire broke
out in the heart of the business sec
ton of the city. In a short while the
tobacco factory of L. w. Davis. candy
mandatory of Bosnian & LOwman,
hotel and restaurant of R w. McDon-
aid and tho large grocery house OF L.
p Roberts & Company. on CONNER
cial place. were in ruins. On Roanoke
avenue. D. C. Donald's>dairy lunch
rooms, two vacant store buildings. the
Dispatch newspaper Office and Hof-
heimer's cigar mandatory were de-
stroyed. Losses, $4,000. The fire
originated in the candy factory of
Bosnian A. IIowmau.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-05-07
Low Rates for Homesee,<ers

Agents of the Ohio Central Lines
will sell cheap Homeseeker's tickets
on the LIST and Sd Tuesdays of March,
April and MAY, to points in the West,
Northwest, South and Southwest.
Confer with Agents of the Ohio Cen
trail Lines for low rates. best routes,
etc, or address
L. p. Lewis, Pass. Agent, Detroit,
ID. J. Cargo, Pass. Agent, Toledo.
John Moores, 7. p. A, Findlay,
w. A Peters, Pass. Agt., Columbus.
E.E. Heiner, Pass. Agt., Charleston.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-05-07

The Democratic party never had
brighter prospects than now. 1t
has told the people for years that
the tariff would build up monopo-
lies that would Cypress them, and
the declaration is being verified in
a manner that is making some of
the strongest tariff adherents in
the country demand that meats be
placed upon the free list. The
party that starts upon the right
principle and sticks to it is sure to
win in the end. And the Demo
cratic party is certainly right upon
the tariff question.-Charlest
Gazette.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-05-07
n Is secretarY MOODY.

Washington. May William Hen
~ Moody. the new secretary of the
navy, took the oath OF office at the
navy department. The oath was ad-
ministered by E. P. Hanna. solicitor
of the department. Those present be-
side the retiring secretary. Mr.. Long.
were Assistant Secretary Darling.
former Assistant Secretary Hackett
and Representatives Roberts, Mccall,
Lawrence and Green of Massachu-
sets. The entire personnel of the de-
partment was then presented to Mr..
Moody. the clerks at the same time
bidding Mr.. Long farewell.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-05-07
West Virginia University
MoReANTowN

Equipment Ten buildings; libraries
Laboratories. shops, aquaria, greenhouses.
Faculty. sixty-fVe members. trainei In
the leading universities OF the world.
Departments Eleven. collegiate and pro-
fessionaI.
students. About goo last year. Young
men and young women admitted ON equal
terms TO all departments.
T1ilion' Free to all West Virginia
sUMsrKR SCHOOL
A six weeks Summer school will begin
June D. 1909. Many attractive courses.
Especially valuable to teachers. Write for
announcements.
The Winter Term begins January 2, 1902:
spring Term. April, 1; summer Term,
dent. y, u. PURINToN. Ii. d.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-05-07

The Four O'Cl ock Club met yes
terday and elected the following
officers for the next year: Miss Car
rie Gilmore, President, Miss Irine
Bowyer, Vice-President, Miss Vir.
gle Lee Hughes, Secretary, Miss
Miss Kate Stribling, Treasurer,
Misses Carrie Gilmore, Media Bow
yer and Velma Kisar, program
Committee.
The weekly register. [volume] (Point Pleasant, Va. [W. Va.]) 1862-1909, 1902-05-07

The latest cablegrams from Ma
Mia tell of 1889 cases of asiatic
cholera and l.169 deaths therefrom.
Evid emily to the dangers of bullet
and bolo. to which the admInistrs-
ton is submitting American boys
in uniform, in its unholy war of
conquest, is to be added the scourge
of the plague.