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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-12-14

emily arises. and as the shades silently
embrace, the curtain falls.
This rapid sketch does but scant justice
to story of which the interest is main
tanned almost constantly, and occasion
ally rises TO the pitch Of keen suspense.
Many of the situations. of course, have
long been common in English melodrama
but others are fresh. and all derive q
new significance from the foreign atmos-
phere and surroundings The acting.
moreover. is on the whole of excellent
quality Miss Blanche Bates was a charm
ing picture as Yo-san. and interpreted
the two sides of the characteristic per-
feet responsibility OF innocent happiness
and the passionate and despairing devo-
ton of loving woman with grace and
power. There was no faint of evil knowl-
edge in her assumption or childish inno-
cence, and her lighter scenes were full
of delighted quaintness and infantile glee.
In the crisis of the story in her perjured
defense OF Kara, in the moment of dis
covery by the enraged father. in the try
ing scenes with Zakkuri in the War Min
istry. and again in the cave of the be-
trayed Samurai she played with a depth
sion. which aroused the audience TO great
enthusiasm. II was all OF line with her
previous performance in Oriental melo-
drama. but showed ripened skill and in
creased power. She won a notable tri-
umph. Mr.. George Arlss. too. was ex-
tremely effective as the bland. remorseless
smiling and cruel Zakkur and displayed
unexpected emotional force in the crisis
OF his fate in the sword-room. He is a
most competent actor. Mr.. Robert T
Hsines was heroic but not particularly
romantic Kara; Mr.. WaIcott was an i'm
posing Prince, and Mrs. Walcott Albert
Bruning. Harrison Armstrong. Eleanor
Moretti, Ada Lewis and others. all did
valuable work
Space will permit of nothing more than
a warm general appreciation of the stage
setting. Nothing finer or more artistic
has ever been seen, and it is doubtful
whether some of the sets. for pure artis-
tic quality have been equalled. The
Prince of Tosans Garden. with its
wealth of blossom; the splendid state hall
with its gold and lacquer and glitteTing
crowds of servitors; the lovely exterior
of Yo-san's pavilion on the lake among
the moon-howers; the rich barbaric splen-
dor Of the old sword-room. where all
marvels of stage carpentry and painting,
while the mountain mist effects in the
concluding tableaux had all the delicacy
OF some dreamland fabric. Attempts TO
represent such unrealities upon the stage
are generally CHASTITY figures. but in this
case all difficulties were surmounted with
a skill which viii greatly increase the
fame of Mr.. Belasco as a stage mana
ger. If the dialogue had always been as
delicate and as inspired as some of the
illustrations, The Darling of the Gods,
would have come nearer to being mas
terpiece. AS it stands. it is a beautiful
and fascinating entertainment.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-12-14

The success Of Mr.. Charles B. Hartford
production OF Much Ado About Moth
ing. and The Tanning of the Shrew. %
indicates that our old friend, Shakespeare
has taken on a new lease of life For
some strange reason or other Shake
speare's comedies have not often been
done adequate justice; as a rule they
have been indinerently performed: and
not often made the subject of the liberal
expenditures in production that has char
acterized efforts in other lines of theatri-
cal enterprise. Mr.. Hanford has done
more to stimulate interest in the great
Shakespearean comedy works than any
other actor. for the reason that he has
backed up the courage OF his convictions
hut opening wide his purse-strings. Mr..
Hanford's investment in his newest pro-
auction runs well into the thousands.
and to all accounts his confidence is
being rewarded amply. His engagement
al the Crawford Grand on Saturday mat
inee and night. December 20. is not sur
prisingly. awaited as the dramatic event
OF the year
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To December 20

Burlesquers are billed 20 appear at the
Auditorium next Tuesday. December &c.
This organization Of clever specially art
lists and beautiful women stands al the
top Of the vaudeville and burlesque bust
ness. Splendid spectacular effects. new
numbers and the latest songs combined
with some OF the best sketch artists on
the road-such IN brief IS This show. The
following vaudeville Iuminaries are billed
10 appear: Tim CroniR. the king Of hu-
NOR ond monologue. james r Murphy
and Mabel Harrison the beautiful sing
er; Miss Camille Leroy Stafford. Miss
Belle Maxwell Honan and Kearney L.
roy and Levanion and host Of others.
Taken on the whole. .his is considered the
strongest attraction Of its class on the
road this season.
Seats soc &c and 25c on sale a. stan
ford's drug store Monday morning
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-12-14
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
At the Crawford.


Alice Of Old Vincinnes," in which Miss
Gertrude Coghlan will appear at the
Crawford on Tuesday, December I6. is a
drama tization by Edward Z. Rose. found
cd on Maurice Thompson's popular colon
ial romance. In the play particular en-
phasis for dramatic purposes is laid upon
the love affairs of Alice Rousillion. the
belle of the continental outpost at Vim
cennes, a the outbreak of the revolu-
tionary war. and Captain Beverly, a
young patriot. who. by an act of gal
lantry, has previously made an impress
sion upon the girls romantic nature.
The attachment begins amid dangers
during period of storm and stress. and
ends with wedding in sunshine after
victory is won. and Vincennes has been
saved by the continental forces. Stirring
episodes, however, take place while the
love-making is going on. Vincennes falls
into the possession OF the English soldiers
under Colonel Hamilton. and Beverly,
who comes to the settlement disguised
as a peddler in search for the continen-
tai troops under General Clarke, becomes
practically a prisoner.
Beverly and agrees to share his secret,
and together they plot for the restora-
non of Vincennes to the continental army
Beverly eventually escapes from the post
TO warn his compatriots. and Alice then
finds herself menaced by the British
officer. the motives of whose attachment
for her are unworthy. Alice fires the
warning signal. and as there was but one
lead in the pistol, Colonel Hamilton
thinks she is at his mercy. She finds
a sword and defends herself until the
American troops capture the fort and
rush in to her rescue. The fond lovers
are then united and all ends happily.
The dramatic interest is strong through
cut the play and the supporting com
pany is unusually strong. The prOduc
ton is very handsome and costly. and
several new scenic and electrical effects
are introduced that are puzzling as they
are pleasing. Among them are the roll
ing clouds and the rainbow in the first
act the panorama Of the capture of Vim
oennes in the third act, and the beauti-
full snow storm in the last act.
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No Present

Is complete unless il has the name ~ the
party 10 whom IL .s given with date efc
cali on John Brsder foreman ~ ths
Eagle binder5. IN gold letters ef-l-t
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TIE aa1itH naiiu ga0rs Sunday oriaa leeenber a. 1902

an innocent baby in his studio. The plot
is a veritable Chinese puzzle and the
reign OF error that charaeterizes the en-
tire farce is said TO be uproariously
funny The piece was written for laugh
ing purposes only. Its manager. Mr..
Myron B. Rrice. is seriously contemplat-
ing asking some medical college for a
doctors diploma, for he declares that
he has discovered a sure cure for the
tlues and all other forms CT dependency
that the human mind is heir 10 in Whose
Baby Are You"
The piece abounds in excruciatingly
funny situations, brand new jokes. bril-
liant epigram and a new sage sensation,
The Model Behind the Screen" AIr John
F. Ward and Miss June Mathis, sup
ported by a clever company Of farceurs
viii interpret the piece
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-12-14

Mrs. T. @. Burgesses. assisted by Miss
Evangeline win give an elocuuouary re-
cital Of Garfield haH Tuesdag. December
ID. at p. m uader the auspices of the
Woman's Relief Corrs Ministries. pretty
rscitations and tab'eaux. Two enjoyable
features are the Freeing ~ the Negro
aud balcony scene q ROMEO and Jniief
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THE CONNECTS DAI-GHTER


At the Crawford on Friday. December
49, will be found an ideal type Of thrill
ing adm sensational melodramatic art in
The Convict's Daughter II is said 10
be original in conception. plot and devel-
opment, and is described as a high grade
melodrama and great scenic production
containing those elements that always
insure success-realism. love, passion.
comedy. heroism. and self-sacrihcing de-
votion. The author. ]. A Fraser. Jr.
mas constructed his fve-act play on orig
inal lines avoiding the old WORKOUT love
story and in this and other respects il is
radical departure from the well beaten
path OF melodramatic productions. He
has given TO the stage a play that appeals
n many ways TO the hearts and minds of
all theatre goers who delight in sensa-
tons and scenes Of startling realism.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-12-14
WHOSE BABY ARE YOU?

Unrestrained mirth vii hold sway at
the Crawford on Thursday. December IS.
when the laughing success Of the dra-
matte season. Whose Baby Are Your"
viii be presented
Notwithstanding the rag-time sugges-
ton Of the title this bright. three-act
farce-comedy belongs TO that refined
order Of entertainment popularszed by
Frohman. It was written by Mark r.
Swan, author Of Browns in Town. and
ceals with the lu0ricous adventures OF a
rapid Young artist and mis- friends be
cause Of the unexpected appearance Of
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-12-14

Doctor. said che fussy Invalid Z un-
derstand me oay proper way r. breathe
is through fhe r1se Sow sofneflrner
wake up ard ind my mouth wide ogen.'
we've said DR. Grur
WEI What shall do
Get up and shut it ~ colTsc
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East and West Side Rackets
Wholesale and Retail General Merchandise
We'll Sell All Monday
We Are Prepared TO Save You Money

On all Christmas goods Our assortment OF Candies
surpasses anything have undertaken Don't BUY
Candy until you see our assortment.
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wIcHITA MrsIcAL -.

The cantata King Rene's Daughter" IS
one Of Henry Stuart's most attractive
works All o. his music IS extremely
is especially so. The Musical club viii
present this work ar sedgvick Music hall
next Wednesday evening TO add 90 he
attrsctveness q the program Miss Mary
Findley WIZ play piano solo between
the parts ~ the cantata. I'D not miss
this concert.
Evening star., 1902-01-18

part of the coat. The low collar left the
neck very much exposed, a lace plastron
being worn with it in all but severe wealth
er, when a boa was added.
Lace on Velvet.
Lace always looks we'll on velvet, and
the visiting cloaks Of that material are
nearly all supplied either with one of the
long stoles or with round collar Of
popular weave
Combinations Of chiffon, crepe de chine
and mousseline de sole make handsome
evening cape collars. Delicate medallions
and fancy borders are combined with the
thin fabrics that are outlined with gold
embroideries with the most enchanting ef-
rect Plaitings and ruchngs are COM
blned in intricate designs, and with opera
cloaks some really lovely collars are worn.
There is nothing so freshening by artificial
light to the complexion as soft white
neck trimming.
Children's garments Increase in beauty
under the reign of lace. Deep sailor and
round guipure collars cover the shoulders,
brighten shabby frocks and enrich the
pretty ones. The collars have taken the
place of guimpes for older children.
Clinsing sashes.
Sashes of crepe de chine or mousseline
de sole and lace are worn with handsome
white evening dresses designed for young
girls. They are extremely dainty and chic
Colored sashes to match the shade of the
frock are sometimes substituted for white
and are often enriched with borders of
gold or silver embroidery.
Black and white collars are seen on
many fashionable theater toilets The
Whlte consists of crepe de chine or NOUS
seline, over which are applques OF chan
tilly. Chantilly appliqued over sheer white
stuffs forms notably conspicuous fea-
ture of the trimming of the frocks of ma
irons and elderly women. Vinelike pat
terms of insertion and lace flowers some
times entirely overlay sheer white dresses.
CATHERINE TALBOT,
Evening star., 1902-01-18
New York Street Traffic.

New York suffers greatly from the over
crowded condition of her streets, and es-
peCially of those great arteries which run
north and south. So heavy Is the traffic
that a slight congestion at once produces
confusion and delay. Yet the simple road
rule Of always driving to the right, rigidly
carried out. would obviously facilitate
travel and diminish the danger of accidents
In European cities the road rule Is i'm
partially and even implacably enforced.
Europe has been longer in the business Of
handling crowded streets than we have,
and can give us valuable pointers. The
strict enforcement Of the road rule Is one
of these
At corners where great arterial streets
cross each other there Is room for vast
improvement in the police management
The American system is largely go as
you please one, and carriages and pedes-
TRANS generally cross these functions as
best they may. 1t would be wiser, safer and
quicker If the police would allow first one
streets traffic and then the others to cross
alternately. In European cities, too, half
way across the streets are placed safety
reservations on which those on foot can
pause for breath and bide their time in
getting across. In New York, once loose
from the curb on a crowded street, no van
tage spot short Of the other curb exists,
athletic feats that would put a professional
gymnast on his mettle. These safety oases
serve another good turn, for they divide
triffic and do much to keep vehicles on the
right side Of the street, and thus prevent
collisions.
Evening star., 1902-01-18
Factory Girl In China.

From the Cnlcago foSt
In China the presence Of the factory girl
has tendency to equalize the wage-earn-
ing power Of the sexes. 1t increases the
total income of the family, so that the STAN
dard Of living is raised. It multiplies COM
fort and increases the demand for foreign
goods. But the effect on individuals is the
most marked. The effect is the opposite Of
that in America, wheie the workers often
come from families Of high moral character.
But in China the girls and women come
from such poor homes-poor in comfort and
freedom and pleasures-that a life which
gets them out of their narrow surroundings
and at the same time supplies the means
for satisfying some of the wants thus
aroused is boon and blessing to them.
And foreign factory superintendents testify
that the morals and general character of
the factory girls of China are superior to
those of their more secluded sisters, while
their faces express intelligence and happi-
ness as well as independence.
Evening star., 1902-01-18

fabric has one of the charming indented
edges.
For demi-dress toilets chiffon lace collars
are appropriate. At present these are
nearly all cut square and laid in a multi
tude of fine tucks, over which appliques of
lace are scattered They are bordered with
frills Of narrow plated chiffon. Small
knots of chiffon in front are used or omit
ted as the taste of the wearer dictates.
They make a pretty finish.
If purchasing lace collars, fine Bruges
guipure and point de fandres are hand
some and durable varieties. The round
shoulder collars, coming almost to the
waist and affording an ample substitute for
revers; the short, round collar, the square
collar, the narrow shoulder scarf and the
stole are some of the shapes from which to
choose. Sailor collars have no place in the
toilets of adults. They are intended for
children, although now and then one sees
charming young miss wearing one to ad-
vantage. They are nothing less than ri
diculous on the shoulders of stout or mid
dle-aged women. Collars of crocheted Irish
lace are striking, but unless the lace is very
fine they are apt to mar rather than make
fine effect.
Demi-Dress Ties.
The scarf tie, while not so popular as it
was last season, if of fine lace is suitable
for wear with some blouses, especially the
demi-dress ones of the softer sort.
The little turned-over collars adorned
with the finest qualities of lace have stin
many admirers. With a dark waist which
is a bit trying to the complexion the relief
of line of white at the throat is obvious.
Tea gowns, with the shoulders covered
by handsome lace cape collars, from the
fronts of which depend fichu-like ends of
lace, are among the very smartest to be
found in the shops. A woman looks doubly
lovely with something white and tranSpar-
ent encircling her face.
Lace collars appear to particular advan-
tage on the short coats of fur which ultra
smart women are wearing. Guipure is the
quality of lace most suitable for outdoor
wear. A very handsome effect was
achieved on a fur coat made in the shape
of a plated Norfolk jacket, the full sleeves
terminating at the elbows with cuffs of
lace. An ermine vest was set between the
two front box plaits. The turnover collar
Evening star., 1902-01-18

of heavy lace was finished with tie of
white silk mousseline, giving touch OF
chic to the throat. OF course with such
coat long, heavy gloves must be worn. Its
utility for cold weather wear is not quite
apparent to any but Partisan intelligence,
though with reasonably long sleeves the
garment is really an attractive one.
Seen to Perfection.
On black broadtail the meshes of lace
collar are seen to perfection, and the finer
and more delicate the guipure pattern the
more stunning the combination.
Broadtail or Persian lamb is so easily
manipulated that it is much used in max
Evening star., 1902-01-18
A WOMAN'S SUCCESS
AN INTERESTING STORY OF HOW SHE
ATTAINED 1T.
For Long Time 1t Seemed That Good
Fortune Would Not Come-An Ap-
parent Trife Brought 1t About

AS with many other women, fortune fingered n
long while before coming to Mrs. Knowles. But
finally trinng occurrence brought # to her. Mrs.
George NJ. knowles lives at No. 10 North street,
Portland, Maine, and when a reporter visited her
to learn the facts Of the case. she said:
For year and a half / suffered tortures from
rheumatism. When arose In the morning or when
1 got up to walk after had been sitting down for
q while my joints became stin and could not
move easily as did before the rheumatism set in.
Ny feet aohed and could not walk without limp
ing for some minutes after started out 1t was
very painful and interfered a great deal with my
household cutles."
How did you succeed In becoming cured f's
asked the newspaper man.
1T was one of those apparently little things
that brought 1t about" replied Mrs. Knowles with
smile. II had been suffering in this way for a
year and half when ono day happened 10 psck
up the paper and to see advertisement of DIR,
Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. made up
my mind to try them. When had taken one box
felt better and after had taken the pills for
about two months all the pain was gone. This
was a year ago and the rheumatism has not
troubled me since"
The above statement of Mrs Knowles was sworn
to at the reporters request before Marshall ii. Pur
rlngton, notary public at Portland, and published
In the Express, a reliable newspaper Of that city.
DR.. Williams Pink Pulls for Pale People win not
only similar TO that OF Mrs. Knowles,
but containing as they do, all the elements neces-
sary to give life and richness to the blood ana
restore shattered nerves. they have proved effca-
cious In wide range Of diseases. They are an
unfailing specific for such diseases as locomotor
ataxia, partial paralysis. St. Vitus dance scihtca.
neuralgia, rheumatism. nervous headache. the after
effects of grip, Of fevers and OF other acute dis
cases. palpitation Of the heart. pale and sailow
compilations and all forms Of weakness. either In
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never cured anybody.
Evening star., 1902-01-18
January.


Written for The Evening Star by Chas. II. Doing.
Above the western skyline hangs
The red mid-winter sun;
And sun-dogs with their yellow fangs,
Close round him one by1one;
They've hung upon his track all day
Like frost fends pale and grim,
And now they've brought their game to bay
At the horizons rim.
Gold weather signs are everywhere;
The wind cuts like knife,
As through the treetops stark and bare
1t whistles like aiffe;
1t chills the marroxs in our bones
And fills the heart with dread,
Unmindful of Its victims. moans,
Its frost-tipped bolts are sped.
o. January, bleak and cold!
Your bitter hours are long,
And for an infant. three weeks old,
YouEr grip is passing strong.
Your rfgor chains the dashing streams;
Your icy fingers twine
Bright frost-gems into floss that CLEANS
Like jewels In the pine.
You fnger-blowing month, avaunt!
You time Of frosted ears;
You bring the honest poor to want.
Congealing sorrows tears.
There's asthma in your icy breath;
There's famine In your frown;
AND next you'll freeze my muse to death,
And leave me on the town.
Evening star., 1902-01-18
Beauty of Parks In Winter.
ON the Chicago Post.

Blind, indeed, Is he who sees no beauty In
the parks in winter. An out-of-door love-
liness Is visible on the gloomiest days
Then one looks up to the sky for comfort
and discovers that every tree has an indi-
vidual style Of trunk and branching, and
throws graceful etching against the gray
clouds. Poplars appear vigorous and inde-
pendent, elms graceful and dropping,
birches refined and ladylike lindens are
handsome and non-committal, willows pray
to be sketched, and the oaks rough, eturdy
fellows. defy the gales. clinging to wither-
ed leaves as something too precious 70 be
cast hastily away.