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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-07-27

see Mr.. Scott wants to build a street
railway and furnish the city with all
night lights and save the city a great
many thousands of dollars I am in IA
vor OF giving him a franchise when he
gives US one dollar gas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-07-27

1 would stop TINS indiscriminate cutting
Of trees in the park; not an elm tree OF
any kind should be cut under any circum-
stances.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-07-27
City Regulator
Makes Suggestions as to
How to Build Wichita.


To the Editor Of the Eagle:
J. c. Aver * Co. Of Lowell. Massachu-
sets, manufacturers Of proprietary medi-
cines. have published a folder sitting
forth the banefui effects OF cigarette
smoking. everyone Of which Is true. and
IN ii they also announce that they Will not
employ any young man who smokes cigar
cites
4 carriage parade would be quite an at
tractive feature 10 pass in review 10 Gen
eral Funston who. I understand IS 10 be
present at the fall festivities. \ thousand
carriages caparissoned decorated as the
fancy might strike the owner, teams driv-
en- tandem or in any style the driver cared
to adopt could be made an afternoon OF
fun and interest.
1t IS now being proposed that the city
discharge the white wings and ask the
ladies who sweep the sidewalks with their
dragging skirts 70 take the street in also.
The sanitary conditions are the same.
save in the quantity that they drag home
and drop in their bedrooms.
1 was driving on Lawrence avenue yes
terday morning. There was at least fifty
carriages along the avenue fuu OF people,
enjoying the morning ride in addition 20
that, one swin wagon being dragged along
by two skeletons. I can smell the outfit
yet. Later on I passed another one on
First street and again one on Douglas
avenue.
The E-ansos civ Star fs s-ofre- ,-o,,-,7
the rural routes telling the rural people
that they have the government contract
10 furnish boxes and no other box viii
be allowed used. I wonder how a paper
like the Star can resort to such things.
Ny humble advice TO parties out driv-
ing evenings is that they keep of North
Lawrence above Tenth or Eleventh street
after dark. The reckless manner in which
things generally are carried on it is not
safe.
I see Mr.. Scott wants to build street
railway and furnish the city with all
night lights and save the city a great
many thousands of dollars l am in IA
vor OF giving him q franchise when he
gives US one dollar gas.
l would stop TINS indiscriminate cutting
Of trees in the park; not an elm tree Of
any kind should be cut under any circum-
stances.
would have the grass in the park cut
by contract. There are a lot of parties
who would cut the grass for the hay.
This is the time of year-dog days
when divorce cases swell the court rec
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-03

may sympathize with Mrs. Dane and de-
test the scandalmonger. The third act
towers above the others. and Is one OF
the most inetnse and moving episodes
ever seen on local stage
The part of Mrs. Dane gives Miss Ewes
son the best opportunity she has had
here and her success was complete. In
every role she has played her ability has
been evident, but not everyone realized
how much she was capable of. Her Mrs.
Dane is an exceptionally fine performance.
She acts with naturalness, fiexlbiity or
emotion. and a wealth of feeling
In the difficult cross-examination scene
her work was superb. In short Miss
Evesson won a veritable triumph, and
strengthened her grasp upon local FAVOR
Mr.. Williams too, has never been seen
to such an advantage as in the role of
Sir Daniel Gartaret. lie was dignihed.
polished and commanding, and In every
way realized the splendid character. Miss
Leigh's charming personality splendidly
fitted the role of Lady Eastney, and she
played with a delightful finish
Mr. Weldon as Lionel Cartarct won
tremendous success by what was unques-
tionably the finest work he has yet done
here His performance was quiet, clean
cut and remarkably convincing. Miss
Reimer gave a telling and extremely ef-
fective performance as Mrs Bulsom-
Porter. acting with a remarkable degree
OF naturaness. Miss Ingrams Janet
Colauhoun, the brave little Scotch girl.
was sweet and sympathetic, and won the
unstinted approval Of the audience. Mr..
Owens impersonation of Mr.. Bulsom-
Porter was one Of the delightful features
Of the play being marked by his custom
ary and unequalled artistic polish. Mr.
Caldara's intelligent assumption OF the
role of James Risbey was fiawless. Mr..
Arthur played the droll clergyman,
Canon Bonsey, with admirable humour.
and scored most emphatically. The rest
OF the company made the most of small
parts and helped to make the production
the big success Il was. one of the most
important and most delightful factors
of the production is the handsome gowns
worn by the ladies. which arouse great
admiration.
This evening the Albee company
will give its 9sth performance and hand
some souvenir photographs by Sands &
Brady Of the popular favorite, Mr. VIM
Il. owen. will be given TO patrons. AN
American Citizen" Nat G. Goodwln's big
success, will be the offering OF the week
OF June 9th.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-03
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

Assistant Manager Herman Parkin'
Henry Parkin, treasurer and Frank
Rivllu door keeper at the Westminster
theatre. were given a benefit by their
many trends last evening. and they have
.,erv reason 10 feel proud OF the same,
for thc attendance was all that could be
exnected for SO warm an afternoon ana
evening. These capable young men have
been re-engaged for their respective
positione by Manager Batcheller for next
8. s.cson. and Herman Parkin, who mas
been i'll for the past season will spend
the sum in Maine and New Hampshire.
The bill given last evening was an en-
ioyable one, and was headed by Con ana
Say, Providence boys, in Irish songs,
dances and sayings.
Maud Thornton and Bessie York, SOU
brpttes were next on the bill, and sue
ceeding in playing. for they are ta1ented
team. Miss Violet Gleason, a change ar
tist, followed in her clever and good sing
ers and dancers made a hit, for Mr.. Gun
ningham Is a wonderful dancer and his
graceful little partner can sing.
Tom Bryant, a blackfaced comedian or
the old school, gave excellent impersona-
tions of the South Carolina man, and the
well known Princeton sisters followed IN
a new act, "An Artist Called The Great
Platt" male soprano is also feautre
of the bill Ali and Maybell WILSON, a
colored team, made the hit OF the even
ing.
The bill closed with burlesque entitled
''The Black Statue" This excellent bill
will be given every Afternoon and evening
during the week, after which the theatre
will close for the season.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-03

Leon Hall stock company, with great
completeness OF detail and with lot OF
special scenery
The play opens in the Bellevue Tea
Gardens. In one OF the suburbs of Lon
don. Here, Hawkshaw. cleverly disguised.
is I'm charge OF detectives. He is Informed
OF the presence OF Moss. a receiver OF
stolen goods. and Is told TO watch him.
Moss is Joined by James Dalton, a noto-
rious thief, whom Hawkshaw has been
looking for. Bob Briefly. Lancashire
lad. whom Dalton has led into dissipa-
ton, then enters the garden and meets
May Edwards street singer. whom ne
notices and helps financially. Brierly, at
Dalton's request, cashes a 20-pound note
I'm a small shop The note proves 10 be
counterfeit and the detectives arrest
Briefly while Dalton breaks away from
Hawkshaw.
Briefly gets three years in prison and
May, who has secured employment py
which she can earn an honest nVlhs.
awaits his return, lodging with the oiu
woman on whom he had passed the
counterfeit bank note. Briefly when re-
leased is given a 20-pound note by tne
prison officials and on his return ne
makes restitution to the woman, He So
cures employment with rich banker'
and here illustrates the plan OF Dalton
and his accomplices to rob the oank py
refusing 10 join them tney' IN tuin,
nounce him to his employer as ucket
of leave man.
Brlerly is reduced 10 extreme poverty
although his wife clings to him tnroush
il all. At length, made reckless py oe-
snair he consents to aid Dalton ana
Moss TO break into Mr. Gibsons place
Hawskshaw, who has heard all makes
himself known 10 Briefly and warning
is given The closing scene, which IL the
strongest OF the play, is given py the tuii
strength OF the company. The cast rs as
follows: Bob Briefly. Louis Leon Han
James Dalton. Herbert Belts; Hawk-
shaw, Franklin Hall; Melter Moss James
Kennedy Green Jones. waiter Oooke'
Mr.. Gibson. David Bagnell; sam VIII
oughby. Ann Scaife; Maltby, David wal
ters; May Edwards, Margaret Diooen
pitt: Emily st. Evermond, Eugene Law
ton; Mrs. wnloughby, Edith Croiius'
Next week Mr.. Louis Leon Hall ana
company will present Sheridan keene'
Detective"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-03
aOVIDENCE OPERA HOUSE.

ere wasa large audience at the Prow-
y Opera House last evening TO greet
Providence Opera company's second
brmance. Ii was very soon evident
the work OF the members OF the COM
was appreciated and that the COM
was one OF decided merit
last evenings performance there
as patrons many persons who have
IN the best music presented I'm this
land some OF the men and women
capable of passing judgment on the
company. The judgment OF these
unanimous that Colonel Wendell
tfer was presenting to his patrons
|npany that never had been equalied
|s city, prices considered. The solo
|are all well known I'm the operate
Il and the chorus Is a splendid one.
Et evening the opera OF "The Beggar
knt" was given. This. as every lover
|era knows. is a merry. rather than
|tentious piece. Carl Millocker wrote
BIZ and lively music for this opera
IL has been -fnr-many- years ia
|e.
|ere are some very jolly choruses, I'm
Ting duets and decidedly good
= of Nonsense. The music though is
waiting and the orchestra is fully
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-03
kEITH'S new THEATRE

1 large and discriminating audience
'embled at Keith's last evening to wit
IS the presentation of Henry Arthur
pes powerful play, Mrs. Danes De-
,ce," as produced by the Albee com
~. The play achieved an unqualified
cess with the Keith patrons, and its
hiy meritorious Interpretation awoke
lrty enthusiasm.
lrs. Dane. aged about ~ prepossess-
apd ostensibly a widow. takes up her
idence I'm a fashionable London sub
}. OF her history, nothing Is known,
4 after the custom In small towns, the
ssips busy themselves about her. Par
ularly active Is Mrs. Bulsom- Porter. an
id scandalmonger, strong I'm her own
hteousness. Her nephew, James Ris-
v, of the diplomatic service, recognizes
Mrs. Dane. Felicia Hindemarsh. a no
'ious figure I'm a scandal some years
tore In Vienna, I'm which wife, dis
sering her husbands llason with Miss
ndemarsh. had committed suicide.
Jpon this disclosure by Risbey. Mrs
ilsom- Porter sets out with fervor TO
lcken Mrs. Danes character. Risbey
clares himself deceived by n resem-
lnce, but Mrs. Bulsom-Porter IL not
be deferred. She sends detective 10
emma TO obtain proofs against Mrs
tne. Mrs. Dane. In the meantime has
len in love with Lionel Cartaret, aged
out 20. adopted son Of Sir Daniel Car
ret Sir Daniel consents TO their mar
tge. provided the reports about Mrs
ine prove untrue. OF these reports,
rs. Dane has taken no notice. but in
q second acr at the house Of Lady
sstney, who alone will receive her, she
aies them. producing a letter from Ris-
y averring bis mistake. Meanwhile
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-03

hal to the requirements.
yne chief chorus I'm the first act won
O., favor of the audience and the APP
tise was sincere and hearty. Later
- applause at the way the principals ~
sg mingled with the chorus woi =.
.'re were a goodly number of encores
y everything moved smoothly.
~ course the plot is not a very COM
t,ated one as cotNd not be expected in
tlomic opera but far ahead in interest
most latter work OF the same kind
SHE story. There is plenty OF room
- topical song and for the come
ms; .r,
lillian Wolff as General Allendorf,
r'ernor OF Cracow. has the greater part
sthe fun making In his charge and ne
e1ot a bit too careful OF IL. He sings
Al the part and his drollery Is
infamous William Blaisdell. as the
er, has all the curious and amusing
les that could possibly be thought OF
connection with his position.
onel Hogarth sang the part of Prince
non Symonovisec. the beggar student.
capital style. His part calls for the
ibition OF considerable variety. ana
only In that but I'M his fine duet
| Laura was his work worthy OF the
he high appreciation 1t received.
/ Iione as Janitsky a Polish noble
!. was another OF the favorites of the
arie Strakosch was seen here last
mer I'm the Cavalleria Rusticana and
great praise then. Her part is very
srent. OF course, in this opera. but as
ra, her sweet voice was heard TO ad-
tage and her graceful acting ever no.
able. Miss Agnes Paul was decidedly
or and interesting as Bronislava tine
IS daughter OF the countess and she
; ever diffusing merriment and her
, In the last act won much favor.
arguerite Paulmiter as Lieutenant
,penburg, the exquisite and Freda Bus
as the Countess Palmatica, won also
rked favor The costuming of the
ra was well attended TO and its many
tty situations are finely arranged. II
'ery evident that the citizens of Provi-
CT will have only themselves to blame
uring the next few weeks they do not
oy some splendid music.
he management Of the opera house has
iainly done its part. Every one in the
: company Is deeply interested ana
re is a snap and vivacity about the
,nsnx,s work that should be, and IN
probability will be. appreciated. The
ygar Student" will be presented the rv-
lnder OF the week. Ii should not be
gotten that the arrangements made to
% the theatre cool are first class.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-03
Are Not a Luxury.

The only argument in favor OF such
tariff was the mateTialistic and provincial
view OF art as luxury. Admitting the
sincerity OF this view. II must be seen,
In the perspective OF history. that the
luxuries of one epoch may become the
necessities OF the next. Ice. once in the
first class. was long ago judicially pro-
nounced TO be I'm the second. Probably
nothing has tended TO the health Of the
people more than the advance Of the
bath tub TO the place Of "A necessity IN
house construction. The palace car, the
first class hotel the beautiful book. are
not taxed as luxuries. The world Is NOV
Ing rapidly toward higher ideals Of COM
fort and beauty; II Is time of great
achlevements, 4J,d the American people
respect when they feel that for them the
best Is none too good In spite OF Mr..
Hamilton Aides pubHshed opinion that
we do not love flowers. we are beauty
loving Indeed a beauty-hungry people.
We are now az that stage OF civilization
when, aware OF our u1eager opportunities
for art education In the past. we are
ready 10 respond with the fullest appre-
alton 10 the best that can be offered.
This natural inclination. heightened by
the fact mat we have become the tray
cling nation OF the world, NAV well make
us Impatient Of the artificial obstacle
which legislation has put In the way OF
our ma auonal growth I'm artistic taste, by
the virtual exclusion or many paintings
by, the great masters which are waiting
at our soors.-Tho Century '(editorial)
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-03
KALEIDOSCOPE HISTORY.

The spectator in the Wild West enclos-
ure sees before him wondrous curricu-
mm Of the horsemanship belonging TO the
entire world He is taken to the undu-
lating prairies beyond the mighty Mis-
souri, river up to the foothills and into the
awe-inspiring canyons of the Rocky
mountains.
Then he passes to the sandy expanses
of Algeria, next TO the steppes OF Rus
sia and the mountain passes Of the Cau-
casias Before his mental vision recov-
ers the visitor finds himself I'm fancy un-
der the avenue OF the Lindens in Berlin
as the silver-cuirassed Imperial guard
gallops past. Scarcely have the hoof-
beats died away when the cacti-streWn
plains of Mexico or the grassy seas of
the Pampas come in view. Then the
bugle sounds. and as the Roosevelt Rough
Riders raise the dust. you see the Hill
OF San Juan, and know what kind of men
they were who freed Cuba from the yoke
Of the Spanard.
IL Is history in the concrete, human
progress I'm the nutshell. Nothing like
the Wild West has ever been seen before
and nothing like IL can ever be produced
hereafter This famous exhibition will
visit our city soon, and 10 afford our citf-
zens n close inspection Of these famous
Rough Riders a mounted street parade
will be given on the morning OF Monday
next, when the Wild West will exhibit
here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-03
VsVviyS
,.'.Gke 1keatreY.'. {


Mrs. Bulsom- Porter's detective has re-
turned. but before that lady can see
him, Mrs. Dane learns that he has been
successful I'm Identifying her as Felicia
Hindemarsh. She implores him not to
reveal this. and the detective, touched
by her appeal. declares 10 Mrs. Bulsom-
Porter that Mrs. Dane and Felicia Hinde
marsh are not the same.
An apology Is then asked OF Mrs. Bull
som Porter. who refuses 10 give H. Then
Sir Daniel offers 10 act as Mrs. Danes
counsel and clear her name. Mrs. Dane
furnished the lawyer with a detailed his
tory OF her life which is wholly salts
factory TO him Believing her story thor
oughly, Sir Daniel asks a few casual
questions. till one of her answers dis
closes flaw In her story. The keen law
yer's suspicious are aroused, and he puts
the woman through searching cross
examination, and gradually breaks down
her story until he wrests from her the
confession that she is Felicia Hindemarsh
IL is a powerful scene this, the struggle
between the alert, skiful lawyer and
the woman lighting TO win the man she
loves. In the last act the lawyers logic
convinces both Lionel and Mrs. Dane that
IL Is better for them not to meet again
and Mrs Dane goes away.
Mr. Jones has written an interesting
play. In plot II is eminently human and
true TO life. The construction is ad-
mrable. the story being clearly set forth
and logically developed. The dialogue Is
brilliant. vigorous, sensible, witty and
often smart The characters are drawn
with accuracy and are striking types
The play Is a powerful sermon on the
ways of the transgressor The solution
OF the problem is an unhappy one. but
1t is the only natural one. however one
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-03

run of i6 weeks In New York city. where
Madam Jananscheck portrayed the char
acter OF Mother Rosepbaum.
Mr.. Huntington had the principal part.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-03

that of Dick Brummage. the detective.
He plays It I'm an effective manner and
makes the most of every opportunity. ap-
pearing first as sailor then as special
ncsaengeT afterwards as the detective
and later as the fake policeman.
Miss Gertrude Berkeley divides the hon
ors with Mr. Huntington In the part
Of Mother Pasenbaum she portrays to the
life the shrewd cunning. heartless money
lender OF the class she is supposed 10 rep
resent. Her acting was the most notaD'c
I'm tho play Her work I'm the parlor
scene and also In the old hovel was spe-
cially fcFccful.
MIR James Gordon as Senator McSorley
represented the corrupt politician of New
York TO "a rictty and with Miss Wade
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-03
new EMPIRE THEATRE.

-he offering this week OF the Wright
Huntington Stock company at the New
Empire theatre is THE Great Diamond
Robbery" by Edward NJ. Alfriend and
Hym Crinkle. and the large and we'll
pleased audience in tho the house last
evening speaks well for the success OF
the piece on this, its first presentation In
this city. The piece hSS . successful
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-03

made the FUN OF the piece. the Irish Jig
by the pair in the fourth act being loudly
applauded Miss Flora Parker introduces
songs and dances, and is the means OF
warning the detective which results In
the rescue of Frank Kennett and Mary
LoVclot in the Rosenbaum hovel.
Miss Isis Maynard as Marie Bulford
makes an excellent appearance and gives
a satisfactory performance, the death
scene being especially effective. Miss
Jane Irving makes all that is possible
of thep art of Mary Loveland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-03
HIS BENEFIT.

Louis Caldwell. who for the last few
years has been advertising agent of The
Empire and Park Theatres. through the
courtesy of Messrs. Spitz e. Nathanson
and the Huntington Stock company, will
be given n benefit at the former place OF
amusement on Wednesday of the coming
week Mr.. Caldwell is well known among
the theatre going public and will un-
doubtedly be given substantial recogni-
tiOn
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-06-03
new PARK THEATRE.

'"The Ticket OF Leave Man" an old
time melodrama. was given at the New
Park theatre, last evening, by the Louis
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-13

e s
railroad officials in virginia, who held
positions of trust under the State gov
eminent, promptly resigned when the
new Constitution went into effect. I'm
der a provision of the Constitution gov
eminent officials are prohibited from ac-
cepting free passes from transportation
companies. and the Post says 1t speaks
well, especially for the railroad off1clais
concerned, that they have resigned, since
it shows that they propose to obey the
spirit as well as the letter Of the law.
1.-THE prompt resignation Of these gen
t1emen," the Post goes on. lis becom-
Ing. 1t indicates their recognition VI
the high purpose of the convention ane
their approval of the divine principle
that man cannot serve two masters.
More significant than this is the fact
that a number of persons in Virginia
who are not employees of railroads, but
who for one reason or another enjoy tho
privilege Of the free pass. have given
up the government office that they held.
rather than give up their passes.
This shows what a valuable considera
ton free pass is in the estimation OF
most people. It is indeed a privilege TO
be able to ride over the magnificent
railroads OF this State without cost. and
the person who has carried free pass
in his pocket for any considerab bic length
of time is loath to give it up.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1902-07-13
Straw Thoughts.

DR. LYMAN Abbott defines pessirfst as
man who. when confronted with tho
cboice of two evils. chooses both.
. marty of ladies' at the White Sui
,,hur Springs were discussing the SUI
narior privileges enjoyed by men. when
one Of them related the following: Il
once heard my sister say that her re.
eret OF sex was that being woman
She was denied the boon OF having
GOOD wife. She added that she had Of
fen felt the need OF Just such wife
as DR.. c. had
..Dr c." is her husband and distin-
guished educator.
Down at Tuskagee some time ago.
there was a conference OF colored men.
and the question OF Industrial education
for members OF that race was under
discussion One OF them protested that
the negro had been learning all his days
how to work. and that IL was time ha
was receiving some book iarntn'." q
philosopher replied. 'sYou dom knou
what you talkin' erbout Dey Is a dit.
ference trelwixt ''wukin'" en- bein'
wuked. My ole mule Is bein' wuked ev'y
day. But 'spose he could go "a de
fief and piow a row er corn by him
self thout nohody's drivin' him. how
much do you think dat mule a be
wuth?''