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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-02
LILLIPUTIANS AT GRAND.
Little and Big Folks to Furnish En-
tertainment This Week.

Commencing tonight at SIS there will
be seen here at the Grand opera houye
a collection of contraries seldom gotten
together. M1dgetS and giants are not ac-
cllStomed to associate together and when
they do, the distinction is so great and
the difference so marked in all manners
and traits. that it is a real pleasure, a
source of informa ton and q curiosity to
most of the human race who have few
chances to see 'the long and the short
OF mankind, scattered as it is, broadcast
over the face of the earth, brought to-
gether for the delectation of the public
only by an enterpr1sing manager. al the
sacrifice Of great labor time and money
This is what has been done in organ
1zlng the Original Lilliputians. A com
pany of little men, big men and natures
flower of womanhood has been gathered
and their advent will be an evSnt of more
than ordinary consequence. The small
est body in the aggreg cation is Miss Helen
Lindner, age thirty-four, weight thirty
pounds and height only twenty-eight
inches. She comes from Germany 9th
ers very close to her in point of din1in-
uuVeneSS are Miss Annie Liable, q ma
tive of New Jersey, height thirty inches,
weight thirty-fiVe pounds and age TWEEN
ty-eight. Howard S. Knowles from John
Bulls kingdom. He glories in a height
the realm evidently agree with him, for
forty pounds of his avoirdupois tips the
beam. He has only seen twenty-three
years of life in this and other countries.
inches. human steps graduate to ninety
nine inches, the possessor of which
height, eight feet three inches, is Horace
Johnson from New Zealand, who is re-
garded as the loftiest individual in the
human species. The other human steps
are James Rosen. thirty inches: Louis
Merkle, thirty-seven; Mai. James D.
Doyle, forty; George Liable forty-two,
and Joseph Algere, forty-three inches
From this point in this human staircase
the graduation extends to the various
heights of the normal being. and then to
the step ladders OF humanity, John
Church. seven feet four inches and c.
o. Mack, seven feet one inch. Pretty ard
shape1y specimens of femininity grace
the organization, and the quaint come
dams supply the humor.
These are the people concerned in the
picture which the Original Lilliputians
present to the people in 1.-The Merry
Tramps." The picture. the background
for such talent is in keeping with the ex
cellence of talent for the best scenic
artists have long worked on the canvas
and have really given gorgeous stage
settings enhanced by original features
in electrical and light effects. The gen
eral musical ensemble features are Of
exceptionally high order, and the at
tFactive costumes are a positive delight
to the eye. Everything new, bright and
up-to-date abounds in the production and
success is sure to be the reward of real
merit,
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Antony, in Shakspere's great play 'Ju-
lius Caesar" at the Saturday matinee.
Tie tragedyspf Julius Caesar was writ
printed in 1923 The historical matter
was taken from Sir Thomas North's
translation of Plutareh's Lives, publish
ed in 1879, and Shakspere has infinitely
forth in this authority. The events of
the drama cover a period of about two
years and a half, beginning at the feast
the crown was offered to Caesar by An
tony. On the 18th of March following
Caesar was slain. The overthrow of
Brutus and Cassius near Phillippi took
grand play abounds in particular scenes
and passages fraught with the highest
virtue of Shakspere's genius. Among
these may be mentioned the second scene
of the first act, where Cassius lays the
egg Of the conspiracy in Brutus' mind,
warmed with such a wrappage of in
stigation as to assure it's being quickly
Matched. Also. the first scene of the
second act, unfolding the birth of the
conspiracy and winding UP with the in
terview SO charged with domestic glory
Of Brutus and Portia. The grafton of
Antony at Caesars funeral is such an
inteTfusion of art and passion as real
ICES the very perfection Of its kind.
On Saturday evening Mr. Warde ap-
ginius." The Roman tragedy of "Vir-
giniuS" was written by the famous Eng
lish- author, James Sheridan Knowles,
and was originally produced at the Co
vent Garden theater, London, in May,
1920. The first representative of the
character of Virginius was the great
English tragedtan. Macready, to whom
the author. acknowledged his Indebted
ness for his assistance in the produc-
ton Of the play. The men who have
made 'Virginius famous in this coun-
try have been Thomas Abthorpe Cooper,
originally, and in the order named, Ed
win Forrest, John Mccullough and Fred
erick Warde. The latter gentleman was
leading support to Mccullough C'the no.
blest Roman of them all''), playing ,Icil-
ius for several years to McCulloughs
Virglnius.
Mr. Warde brings TO ST. Paul this
time the best and strongest company
that has ever been associated with him.
Prominent in the company are Barry
tombstone CAST season leading man for
Nine. Modjeska), Charles D. Herman,
Miss Antoinnette Ashton formerly lead
ing lady for James O'NeilD, Virginia
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Che piece from a scenic standpoint is
worthy to rank alongside the spectacu-
AEy mounted plays produced at the
+ sg L I,ost by SIR Henry Irving;
that which represents the conservatory
and ball room of the Hotel de Morcerf,
in the fourth act There is a great stair
case, with pillars and columns made in
imitation of beautifully colored marble
The columns are surmounted by candel-
abras and the scene is illumined by cleo
trio lights made in imita ton of giant can
dies. 1t is said that this is one of the
handsomest interiors ever painted An
other scene which has attracted atten-
tion on account of its realism is that
showing storm at sea, at the close Of
the second act. Forked lightning plays
among banks of lowering clouds, and the
sea is seen in all its fury Edmond
DanteS has made his escape from the
Chateau DIFF by taking the place of
dead fellow convict and being thrown
in the sea in a sack He cuts his way
out with a knife and is seen swimming
for a lonely rock. AS he gains this
haven thunderbolt flies from the
heavens and drops into the sea at his
feet Fly its light a pirate ship is seen
! eating against the storm. The forest
of FOntainebleu, where the Count of
Monte Cristo fights his famous duel at
daybredk, shows glade in the forest
in winter time; the trees are bedecked
with a sheet of snow and ice, and the crys-
tails sparkle in the moonlight. During
IHe progress OIL the Ouel, inc dawn breaks
ayYd finally the sun comes up, flooding
et9rything with a beautiful golden light.
1tne scenery was painted by such
artists as John II. Young, Homer EN-
mems, Gates & Morange, Ernest Albert
and Ernest eros. The electrical effects
were devised by Carl Mayrhoffr, and the
costumes by Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Seidle.
Of the Metropolitan opera house. The
stage is under the personal direction of
Mr.. Edgar Forrest.
The cast is probably the strongest that
has ever been seen in Monte Cristo" It
includes Mr.. Frederic De Belleville, who
Is the Nortier; James O'Neill Jr, who
plays Albert de Morcerf; Warren Con-
han, as Villeforte; Kate Fletcher, as Car
cCnte, and Miss Selene Johnson as Mer-
eedes. Others in the company are Claude
Gilbert, Joseph Slaytor. Edward Lally,
Mark Ellsworth John Green, Ed Bou-
chard, Miss Virginia Heating and Miss
Rebecca Hook. There is a subsidiary
company of fifty people.
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the West the Percy Haswen Stock COM
CARNATIONS of it's kind in the country,
and company which has met, within
the last few years, with remarkable sue
cess and won for itself immense pOpu-
larity in Baltimore and Washington.
Miss Haswell is a beautiful as well as a
talented lady whose versatility has been
amply demonstrated by the clever i'm
PRESERVATION of a wide range of charac-
ters She is promised to be assised here
by an organization of especially clever
artists. The organization is said to be
superb in stage management, and Sc
rfes of exceptionally strong stock produc-
lions may be anticipated.
Manager Hays, of the Grand, has in
view several features that will add much
interest and enjoyment to the summer
season at his playhouse.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-02
BIG SHOW AT THE STAR.
Twins Majestic Burlesquers Said to
Be TOp-NOtcher.

TWINS Majestic BurIesQuers Said to
Be TOp-NOtcher.
For many seasons past the name Of
Fred Irwin has stood as a SYNONYM
for whatever is pleasing, novel, interest
ing and great in show business. His Ma
teStic Burlesque company, which will be
seen at the Star theater, commencing
with a matinee today, has been organ
lied with a view to presenting an enter
tainment without a peer in it's line. That
he has succeeded beyond his most san
guine expectations is evidenced by the
fact that wherever this company has
appeared the press and public have been
unanimous in its praise of the entertain
ment presented. The opening burlesque,
entitled, GA Night at Rehearsal" serves
as vehicle to introduce the large COM
pany in marches, ohoruses, comic situ-
ationS and laugh-producing absurdities,
which invariably keep the audience in
next seen. which is made up of the very
best talent in the vaudeville branch of
the profession, as the following list will
prove: Gilbert Girard, the inimitable
fists; the Meeker-Baker trio, European
grotesque oomiqueS: the three Sisters
Bostedo, and Miss Grace La Rue assist
ed by Virginia Lee and the three musical
pickaninnieS. The very essence of COM
edy is seen in the funniest of all bur-
which introduces the Burke brothers and
their celebrated donkey, ''Wise Nike"
supported by the original company -A1ce
Miles, the original Annie Moore girl, and
the four flying Banvards are also with
the company.
The scenic equipment and costumes
have been gotten up regardless of ex-
pense and nothing has been left I'M
done that a lavish expenditure of money,
backed by a managerial experience Of
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-02
Coming Next Week.

An absorbing and thrilling story Of love
and life III New England is unfolded in
"a Ragged Hero which will be pre-
scented here at the Grand following the
engagement Of the Original LilIiputians.
AS the title indicates, it is drama that
tends to prove that heroics are not con-
fined to the highly born and wealthy, and
that brave deeds may be done unselfishIy
by the lowly. The play is replete with
stirring situations that are appropriately
framed in realistic scenery.
"a Ragged Hero has been produced
with the greatest success all over the
country. The heroic deeds of the outcast
ragged hero" form an important part in
the unfolding of a thrilling and interest
ing story of love and adventure The
drama contains a number of effects which
are claimed to be entirely new. One Of
these is a race between a bob sled, upon
which the heroine is seen dashing down
hill, and a railroad train which crosses
at the foot of the slope. A good COM
pany has been engaged, and the most i'm
portant members are Edgar Foreman:
Miss Julia West, Robert Melford, joseph
Selman, Eugene Du Bots, Ida Richards,
John Jarvis, Hettie Fielding, Albert Row
lands, Charles Schaeffer and Walter Nor
f16y.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-02

Lieber 6, Co.'S tremendous scenic pro-
dUction OF Monte Cristo," with Mr..
James O'Neill as Edmond Dantes, will be
the attraction at the Metropolitan opera
house fer four nights and Wednesday
matinee, commencing tonight The sup
porting company is said to be the strong
est that has ever appeared in Monte
Cristo." while the production itself is of
massive proportions. The revival of the
great romantic drama was made last
year at the Boston theater, and the
scenic accessories were built especially
for the huge stage Of that theater and
for the Academy of Music in New York.
After a run of eight weeks in Boston the
piece was transferred to New York, and
rounded out the season there and in Chi
eago. 1t is said that the effects are SO
heavy that only the larger stages can
accommodate them properly, and that
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-02

fession and fidelity to the Shaksperian
and legitimate drama. Mr.. Warde COM
rnences his engagement Thursday night
in character that he has made Pc
culiarly his own, 'Belphegor the Mounte-
bank, in the grand old play of that
name, by D'Ennery, author of The Two
Orphans" 1t is safe to say that no
grander PRESERVATION exists on the Amer
ican stage today. Gifted by nature with
a superb athletic figure, trained in youth
to study and observation, broadened and
developed by travel, contact with the
world, and association with the leading
artists in both hemispheres, Mr.. WSE1e
brings to his art a sympathy and eX-
perience enjoyed by few; added to this,
temperament that finds appreciation only
for the heroic, the great and higher in4-
pulses Of manhood. With these qualities,
Mr. Warde in the maturity of his pow
ers, is peculiarly and particularly adapt
ed to repI esent the part of Belphegor,
that so admirably combines the highest
qualities Of the dramatic art.
Lovers of the classic drama will be de-
lighted to learn that the eminent actor
Lear" here on Friday night BY many
of Shakspere's admirers king Lear is
accorded first place amongst his TRACE
dies, with Julius Caesar a close sec
ond king Lear" while being sub
lime work is rarely played nowadays, as
there are few actors on the English or
American stages who are capable of por-
traying this grand character. Mr. Warde
has given the classic drama much care
full thought and study, particularly the
play of king Lear" and it has been one
of his greatest successes.
Mr.. F. ]. Furnivall, in his introduction
to King Lear" published in the Leo
pold shakspere, 3" printed in London. in
1877, said: "1his play resembles stormy
night. The first scene is like a wild sun
set, grand and awful with gusts of wind
and mutterings of thunder, presaging
the coming storm. Then comes furious
tempest of crime and madness, through
which we see dimly the monstrous and
unnatural forms of Goneril and Regain,
Cornwall and Edmund, and hear ever
and anon the wild laugh of the fool, the
mad howls of Lear, and the low moan
of the blind Gloster while afar off a ray
of light breaks through the clouds and
throws it's silvery radiance on the queen
ly figure of Cordelia, standing calm and
peaceful in the storm like an angel of
truth and purity amid the raging strife
of a sinful and blood-stained world. At
the last one great thunder clap of death;
the tempest ceases and in the grey light
Of the cloudy dawn, we, see the corpses
lying stiff and stark, the innocent and
the guilty alike whelmed in the blind rage
of fate" Mr.. Warde's performance Of
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-02
"The EXPLORERS Coming.

1.-THE Explorers" the latest musical
rage, is announced for one week at the
Metropolitan, commencing Monday even
ing, March 16. This newest melange Of
mirth, beauty and melody IS heralded as
a. second "Burgomaster," from an artistic
standpoint, and the most lavish and i'm
portant of Western theatricals, from a
production standpoint. Although THE
Explorers" was presented at the Dear
born theater, Chicago, for lis perform
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-02

Drew Prescott, May warde, the tragedi-
ans talented daughter, Aileen Bartelle,
John T: Hynes, Hamilton Coleman,
Francis D. McGinn, John T. Harris. Har-
ry G. Barton, Kennie o. Mcleod and
about a dozen others. Full complete seen
ic production Of each play will be given.
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king Lear will long be remembered by
those who fortunately witness 1t when it
is presented here.
Mr., Warde will also be seen in one
OF his favorite characters, that Of Mark
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-02

ances last summer, the original Boston
elaborate to a degree than the Chicago
affair. and in addition the original cele-
brated Eastern Burgomaster company,
which is much larger and more expensive
an organization than the Western aggre-
cation seen here on several occasions.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-13
CITY 8REVlTlES.

Sunshine circle Of shearn church will
meet this afternoon mt $3.50 o'clock ut Mrs
Clower's, No. 2717" Austin street.
The finance committee of the city councii
sold properly held by the city for tax judg
mcnts Yesterday to the aggregate amount
of Stag.
There nee undeliyered kilograms at tn"
Postal Telegraph company'S office. us
Main street, Tor W. T. Woodward ana
Henry Rohdc.
The ST. Patrcks. Day general arrange.
meut committee will hold a special meet
ing tonight ut the onicc of Secretary
Meany in the Binz building.
Dr. Robert McElroy reports that William
hlndsNatcr, who was shot last SUNDAY
week in the left side has entirely recov.
cred and is now able to be out and at work.
Tho ladies Of tho Tabernacle Baptist
church will give Mexican tea in the read
Ing ana mothers rooms Of the church this
evening. An interesting program has been
arranged.
Deputy Sheriff sam Holmes Of Beaumont
arrived In the city last night to take back
with him prisoner held here as susperl
10 the murder Of Ben Pearson at Beaumont
last week
The Pansy Circle Social club viii give MS
FIRST grand Easter ball nj Bryan hall March
H. 1902. Arrangements are being per
tected to make this most pleasant and en-
joyahe event
Tho report Of Engineer Potter TO The city
council Oppos 'ng the system Ot street HuSh
Ing now In vogue, and faVoring sweeping as
better means Of keeping the streets clean,
has been approved and indorscd lay the
board of public works.
Ransford chapter No. 1876, order Of the
Eastern star, will give a pond lily social
this afternoon M the residence OF Mrs. +.
N. Stewart, No. 23lS Louisiana street. A
good time Is promised ana cordial in
yltation is extended 10 all friends
Mrs, j, NJ. Cotton will he AZ home ufor
maly this afternoon from 10 Is O'Clock
Ia give her friends an opportunity 10 had
farewell to Mrs. i. Il, Mcleod, who will
return TO her Canadian home in few DAYS.
As tho "ut homo is 10 lac entirely M
formal, no cards have been issued.
The Carnegie Library association, the
regular meeting " which was TO have been
held Tuesday afternoon viii meet this ut.
| ternoon at > O'Clock, when II is -Uprd thcrr
| will be a fun attendance. The cause OF
! the poStponement OF the meeting Tuesday
was because there was no quorum pres
| cut
An alarm sent IN yesterday morulus al
! 1923 O'Clock from box - called the dc,
| paltmcni TO the corner Of Fanuin street
| and Lamar avenue 10 tho residence of Mr.,
| T. &. Dunn The alarm was caused by a
| hue hrc' No damage. and services Ut
| the department were not needed when Il
| arrived
The management ~ he chicago Stm-
| 70 have been given "Wednesday afternoon.
| March 10, ana the Houston engagement win
| embrace merely the two evening perform
| ances on March IS aud 10, the programs OF
| which VIII include such numbers as the
! Overture 90 FFelAehutA "Tsehskow.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-13
A WHIRLWIND OF BEAUTY
ANOTHER DAZZLING DISPLAY OF
BEAUTIFUL MILLINERY GOODS.
Alkemeyer's Spring Millinery Opening
A Feast to Delight the Feminine
Eyes Was Provided.

In the spring the young girls fancy light
~ turns to thoughts of-hats. ~ Is yet
some time before the dawn Of Easter morn,
but the woman who has any pretcntlon to
being fashionable and who will venture out
on Easter Sunday without new hat dis
plays q courage compared with which The
courage displayed by Daniel in the lions
dens pales into ms significance.
The modern merchant knows the feminine
weakness that predomluatg> at this sen'
son of the year and he takes advantage Of
1t through the medium of a spring opening
where millinery creations are displayed
in such fascinating and Re ching styles as
to be absolutely Irresistible and the open
ing then begins 20 manifest its ultimate
purpose by the opening of the husband
pocket book to the importuning OF the
wife or daughter for new spring nat, ana
as there are many wives and daughters
In Houston this spring. an Of whom Will
need new spring hats. the merchants are
crowding in their opening. cach VeinG Win
the other in beautiful displays.
The handsome mo,els displayed at Alike
meyers Yesterday were Of great variety.
one stylish and dainty effect was devel-
oped in an Empire hat made of melainc
and hair braid. A sash of shirrcd Liberty
silk edged with lace is arranged over the
crown falling to the back. Black velvet Is
drawn TO each side Of the front and caught
with nearl cahOchops.
Cut steel ornaments arc next in popular
ity to cnbochons. ana in one respect more
available MS they can he used on both dress
and street hats. This decoration was shown
to advantage in n colonial turhnn formed
Of meaine with rim covered in cut steel.
Black silk roses and Paradise aigrctie
adorned the crown.
An effective ehepheTdess hat must he
mentioned. Distinct good style Is expressed
crown enclrclcd with pink june roschuds
The hat Is rolled from H." l'' s'd' v
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-03-13
GOOD WORK.
Proper Food Makes Marvellous Changes.

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a dreadfully nervous condition, irritable,
with dun heavy headache continually,
nad no appetite aud could not digest any.
lhiug n [ tried | was unable Ia remcm
Ter what | read aud was. ~ course, mint
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Some said had consumption, others said
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read the testimonial Of lady whose sylup
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