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The Indianapolis journal., 1903-05-05

sesses a good voice, which he uses 10 ad-
vantage. his song, with plano accompan-
ment by Mr.. Bergeron being the best num-
Der of the repertoire of musical selections
offered Old favorites with Grand audiences
are Kelly and Violette, and this pair OF
pleasing singers Is in the bill this week
with several new songs which give MI
Kelly an opportunity to show that his Dig
baritone voice is as good as ever, while Mrs.
Kelly, or "Violette" wears her pretty gowns
becomingly and is greeted with outbursts
of applause whenever she appears In new
dress. Howley and Leslie contribute neat
speciality that scored success at both per-
formances yesterday. Mr.. Howleys dancing
Is excellent. while Miss Leslies impersona-
ton of little country girl is very funny.
She portrayS very realistically the voice
and mannerisms of a child without oyerdo-
ing either in any way. and her song Il Won
der II Twould Do Me Any Harm Is one OF
the hits of the bill.
Edgar Foreman, assisted by two young
women-one a spirited little soubrette and
the other a stately girl who attempts Dur
lesque on classic acting-offers a monde
script sketch called 1.-THE UncruShable Mr.
Its dialogue is concerned, but is saved from
becoming tiresome by the songs and dances
of the performers, who work with might
and main to make IL "a CO., and In meas
Brothers Mattine furnish the acrobatics or
the programme They have splendid act,
containing a number of new tricks that are
performed with ease and grace. Mabel Hite
Is the only single entertainer on the bill.
She is a comely young woman with still,
small voice." as George Du Maurier said
of one of Svengalis pupils. II would be
impossible for her TO make herself heard
in a large theater but she does very we'll at
the Grand with her little French dialect
tributes a number of new moving views that
are interesting.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-05-05
The Governors.

The Governors-they told their STATS to brighten
up the braid
And deck themselves as Solomon had never been
arrayed.
They climbed upon the special trains and left
In all the halls Of state the only ruling Governors
They whirled away across the land fast as
Until they reached ST. Louis-old st. Louis on
the Miz.
The Governors-they left their trains with at
taches and troops,
And wondered why they were mol hailed with
hearty yells and whoops.
They marched in solemn silence till into their
rooms they crept
And said. Let your committees reception
receipt"
But there they sat unnotced. in that place of
huster-viz.
The city of st. Louis-old ST. Louis on the Miz
The Governors-they waited, and the Nawth
Ca lima Gov.
Said il had been some moments since the bottle
got the shove
The Gov. of Indiana asked the bill at his hotel:
New Yorks executive observed: This certainly
The Gov of South Dakota said he'd take no
No more OF this ST. Louis-old st. Louis on the
Miz.
The Governors-they fingered till the fun had all
been had;
They loitered in the corridors. impatient, hot
and mad:
And then they packed their medals. and their
sabers. and their plumes,
their rooms.
Now. if you're seeking trouble. then the way
10 raise IL Is
To tell them of st. Louis-oid ST. Louis on the
Miz.
w. d. Nesbit. In Chicago Tribune
sodell.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-05-05
SECURITY TRUST COMPANY.
All the Old Directors Reelected, with
One in Addition.

The Security Trust Company stockholders
held their annual meeting at the offices of
the company in its new home at las East
Market street yesterday morning, and
unanimously adopted a resolution congrat-
ulating the directors on their advantageous
purchase of the building now occupied by
the company. A resolution was also unan-
imously passed expressing the sense OF the
stockholders that dividend be not declared
for at least year yet, but instead that the
profits of the past year be carried as undi-
vided profits. Nearly every share of stock
was represented, either in person by
proxy, and the stockholders felt that the
company had made good showing for the
year.
All the old directors were unanimously re-
elected, and the board was increased by one,
Mr.. Charles Lilly, president of the Lilly
Varnish Company, being added. The board
is now constituted as follows: Americus G.
Daily, William f. Churchman, Orlando NJ.
Packard, George j. Marott Mortimer Lev
ering John L. Griffiths. Robert l.. O'Hair.
Enos H. Nebeker, Z. Baur of Eaton, Alfred
NJ. Ogle and Gavin l.. Payne.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-05-05
Burlesque at the Empire.

Patrons of the Empire could not but re-
gret that this Is the last week of the sea-
son IL they were assured that they might
have any more bills as excellent as that
offered by Fred Irwin's New Majestics,"
which opened at that theater yesterday
afternoon. Irwin's shows are always above
the average burlesque production, but this
season he has one that is even better than
his average. There is not weak feature
about the entire show. The specialties are
first class, the burlesque, although short.
Is quite on a par with many of the so-called
musical comedies that have proved so pop
ular in the high-class theaters, and the
drilled that has visited the Empire this
season.
The curtain raiser. instead of being the
short burlesque to which Empire audiences
have grown accustomed. is the opening
of the olio, n farce entitled Back to
Ireland" presented by Bill w. Watson and
company. 1t Is the poorest feature of the
the Irishman, who is Irish in name only,
Is not half as funny as he Is In the bur-
lesque in a German role. Gertie De Milt.
visited the Empire this year, follows with
some catchy melodies and a sand dance
that makes a hit.
DAILY, Tafe and Roman furnish an aero
batic turn of a high order, interspersed
with some knock-about comedy work of
the kind that always makes good with an
Empire audience. Their feature is some
sensational barrel jumping. Lulu Wall
more and Jack Horton offer singing and
dancing speciality of which the dancing is
the better part. Valmore is very clever.
Larry McCale and Alice Gordon contribute
to the olio a comedy sketch that Is without
rhyme or reason. but which gives the
former an opportunity to work off a num-
ber of jokes that are new and, some of
them really witty.
Ziska and King close the olio. Their turn
is billed as something a little different
from the rest" and it is. Ziska is de-
cidedly clever magician and sleight of hand
performer and his tricks, while familiar
are exceedingly well done. King. as his
assistant furnishes the comedy and car
ries off the honors. His stunt is new. and
almost every move he makes brings a
laugh and applause.
The burlesque is a take-off on king Do
do" entitled king for a Day." in which
Larry McCale and Billy Watson are the
particular bright and shining stars OF the
comedy, and all the members OF the COM
pany contribute to the musical success.
The songs are all good, several of them
new and all we'll rendered and the choruses
effectively costumed throughout
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-05-05
WARM WEATHER IN SIGHT.
The Conditions, However, Have Been
Unusual for This Time of Year.

A slowly rising temperature is promised
by Weatherman Blythe and while there
may be showers to-day, the Indianapolis
housewives who have been burning coal
lately can look forward to warmer wealth
er and plenty Of gas as 1t is probable there
will be more cold spells this spring.
Strawberries and other early tender fruits
were greatly damaged over the State by
the cold weather of Sunday night There
was considerable frost and ice was re-
ported in many places. The Indianapolis
weather Office registered "A degrees at z
o'clock yesterday morning while at Cam
bridge City the thermometer was down to
IS degrees. Many other places registered
freezing temperature. Mr. Blythe saws
that it is probable that buds on trees were
not injured although a thin layer of ice
was on the ground. The cold area COW
cred considerable territory. Frosts were re-
ported from all parts of Indiana Cincin-
natl, Louisville, St. Louis. Nashville, Chi
cago and other points.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-05-05
The Wedding Luxurious.

New York Commercial Advertiser.
We talk good deal about the extrava-
gance of rich New Workers. but what of
the rich Londoners? According to the En-
gIish papers, at the recent Asher -Barnato
wedding the rooms were filled with hot
house blossoms. while the tables were
heaped with every imaginable out-of-sea-
son luxury, including grapes and cherries,
nectarines and peaches, as well straw
berries for dessert. A pretty feature of
the ceremony was the bringing of floral
trophies and bouquets as offerings to the
bride, whose wedding gowns of old Alen-
con was said to have cost no less a sum
than $4,000, while after the ceremony she
was given her wedding dowry in check
for e OO00D0i
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-05-05

Edwin Arden. who will be seen as Paris
in the all-star production of Romeo and
Juliet" at Englishs tomorrow night, was
a protege of the late Edwin Booth and was
for many years the leading juvenile actor
with the great tragedian. Later on he be-
came the principal iight comedian at the
Boston Museum. that famous old stock
theater that has sent forth so many fine
actors and has stood for over half a
century as the most finished school of dra-
matte art in this country. Mr.. Arden. am
bilious TO become a star, played two or
three seasons in melodramas, such as Rag
lan's Way" and Eagles Nest" plays that
We're wholly unworthy of him and which
did not tend 10 increase his artistic repu-
tation. After getting his fill of melo-
dramatic acting he returned to the higher
class OF dramatic work and scored pro-
nounced successes as the Yillainous duke in
"a Lady of Quality and Metternich in
Maude Adamss production of 'LAiglon."
He should make an excellent Paris, the
role for which he has been selected by
Liebler a Co. The sale of seats for this
notable theatrical event is progressing
satisfactorily, and the indications point
TO large and brilliant audience to-mor-
row evening.
The seats for "The Little Princess at
English's next Friday and Saturday nights
and SATURDAY. matinee will be placed on
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-05-05

New York Times.
Mrs. Charles Schwab is wearing an even
ing coat that is both comfortable and grace
full. 1t is a tbree-quarter length and is of
accordion plated white broadcloth lined
with accordion plated white satin. IL
hangs like a loose cape. The sleeves are
really small capes, as they are not closed at
the inside seam, but as they are accordion
plated there is no exposure OF the arm
These cape sleeves are lined with accordion
plated satin, and this. in turn, is covered
with white lace. There is a deep collar and
yoke. say sixteen inches deep. that narrows
into ends twelve inches wide. of heavy
white lace, the pattern made heavier by
being worked in white silk. This collar
and its stole ends that extend In front to
the bottom of the coat, are finished on both
edges by sable. and sable tails finish the
collar in front. With this coat and a pastel
tinted gown Mrs. Schwab was wearing the
other evening an oval shaped toque of pink
ish lavender flowers crushed closely to-
gether.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-05-05
The Holden Company at the Park.

1.-The Knobs o. Tennessee" proved good
drawing card for the Holden Stock Com
pany to begin it's annual spring season at
the Park, and at both afternoon and even
ing performances of Hal Reid's familiar
melodrama yesterday the theater held large
and extremely enthusiastic audiences. Hal
Reid was never noted for writing good
plays, and his KNOBS o. Tennessee"
Is no exception in his output. 1t discloses
an impossible sort of story in impos-
sible sort of way, but, as the genial Jim
Fennessy says. what does a popular price
audience care for consistency? The people
who attend performances of melodramas
in the cheaper theaters have shown time
and again that what they want is ex-
citing stage story, no matter how illogical
IL may be-a play with tragedy and comedy
intermingled, and sensational climaxes at
the end of every act, regardless Of con-
tinuity and common sense. So long as
plays like this one interest and amuse
the people who go to see them
performed, just so long will they continue
to be ''dished up" as theatrical attractions
by the writers of cheap melodrama. Badly
constructed, poorly written, 1.-The Knobs O.
Tennessee" passes in the cheaper amuse-
ment houses as beautiful drama of
mountain life' and is rapturously ap-
plauded.
The Holden company. an organization of
Thespians with the courage to produce any
play ever written, give this drama of Reid's
a better Interpretation than it has ever re-
ceived before. Every player works hard to
entertain, and each one is rewarded with
hand-claps or condemned with Kisses. ac-
cording TO the sort of character he plays.
John A. Preston Is still the leading man of
the company, and he fills the bill in more
than acceptable fashion. He knows how
TO portray the heroes that fall TO his lot,
and never misses chance to bring out the
enthusiasm of his impressiOnabe auditors
with stirring speeches betokening honest
manhood and unassailable virtue. He is
not only a good actor of melodramat tic
parts, but good stage director as well,
for the Holden plays, though modest as to
scenic establishment, are always we'll
staged. Harry Holden plays the part of the
villain, and If the. Kisses of the gallery
could hurt him he would be a dead man
before the third act of the drama opens.
William Triplett acts the role of the hero
ines father-an unconsciously funny char
acter If there ever was one-and he acts il
in serious way that makes ii all the fun
nier. The father Is supposed to be a Nash
vile capitalist and a very shrewd business
man. He is in reality the greatest ass that
ever trod the boards. With such a father
the heroine is not to be blamed for marry
ing a moOnshiner almost as soon as she
sets eyes on him, and thus plunging every
body into a peck of trouble. Bernice
well. The other characters satisfac-
torily portrayed by Norman Gilbert, Robert
Foster, Fritz T.. Boone, William Randall,
Lulu May Touhy. Maud Holden, Jennie
Miller and Hazel Barnum- Between the
acts speciaties are given by Miss TOuhy
nessee' will until Thursday, and the
Holden company will then put on an orig
inal version of Daudets "Sapho" for the
latter half of the week.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-05-05

The second lecture in the Burton Holmes
series will be given this evening at Eng
lish's Opera House, the subject this time
being Norway ii: Through the Five Great
Fjords.' Such land as Norway, with all
of its scenic grandeur, inspired Mr.. Holmes
to his best Photograph efforts and the ster-
eoptican views that he will have to dis
play are of unusual interest. During the
lecture number of motion pictures will
be shown the principal one being a fine
panoramic view of the Hardanger Fjord.
Every one who has heard Mr.. Holmes give
'travel talk will be desirous of hear
ing him again, as his lectures are very in
structive and very entertaining.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-05-05
The Vaudeville mt the Grand.


For the last week of its amusement season
the Grand Is Offering its patrons what in
the East Is called "a laughing bill" There
are eight specialties on the programme. and
the purpose of at least five out of the eight
is to provoke mirth. In several cases this
intention on the part of the performers is
carried out successfully; at other times the
hoped-for laughter is not forthcoming The
bill opens very weakly with a poor sketch
by Weston and Raymond. assisted by Joe
Prosser-a so-called travesty on Mrs. Leslie
Carter's Heart of Maryland" which. for
downright inanity. is in class by itself.
The three performers seem to be clever
enough to give a good performance, and 1t
Is strange that they cannot themselves see
the hopeiessness OF trying to amuse an audi
ence of even average intelligence with their
present vehicle" To give the sketch a bet
ter name than il deserves The bill grows
stronger as IL progresses, and late in the
programme several very entertaining fea-
lures presented. The one big novelty OF
the show is the wonderful sharps hoOting
speciality by LOriS and Altina, a man and
a woman who have been attracting much
attention in European music halls. They
give an exhibition OF skill with the rifle that
Is astonishing. and easily at the head
OF all performers OF their kind before the
public. Two three other sharpshooting
acts have been seen at the Grand, but this
one Is far the best OF them all. The prin-
cipal feature of the mans performance Is
To stand high up in the gallery, and with
unerring aim break six glass balls hanging
from a frame In the center of the stage.
and finally shooting one of the balls from
a helmet ON the woman's head. The wom-
an. for her part. sends a bullet through
small finger ring which the man holds be-
tween two fingers.
The Harmony Four. a quartet Of singers
and Observation-Disclosures. seen at the Grand be-
fore, succeed In keeping the audience laugh
Ing while they are on the stage, although
some of their comedy is OF the horseplay
Kind. Mr.. Ferguson. the only member of
ehe quartet not attempting comedy. pos
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-05-05

sale this morning This little play of Mrs.
Frances Hodgson Burnett with the talented
little Millie James in the leading role OF
Sarah Crewe will be one of the novelties
of the theatrical year in Indianapolis
Most children who read the st. Nicholas
will remember the delightful story of 1.-The
little girl VINO lived in a garrett" and II is
understood that Mrs. Burnett, who wrote
the story, has made her dainty narrative
into an equally entertaining play. En-
glish's Is likely to be filled with children
next Saturday afternoon, as 1.-The Little
Princess is sure TO prove the best play for
children that has visited Indianapolis In
MANY a day.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-05-05
Just Girls.
New York Press.

New York Press
They entered the car flying wedge. FIVE
of them. ages ranging from eighteen to
twenty-one. Each had her suit case and
her animation. Mere men did not think to
move. therefore the bevy had to split up.
But little matter like that was no damp
er on conversation. The one in the corner
cried to one in the middle of the car:
Frank. did you hear us talking in bed last
night?' 81 should say / did," replied
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-05-05
HOME DRESSMAKING HINTS.
By MAY MANTON.

Walking skirts have become an estab-
lished feature Of correct dress, and no one
of the many styles shown is more smart
and desirable than the model here Illus
trated. The full length front gore is fea-
ture and gives all possible effect of height.
while the hip yoke is stylish and new. The
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-05-05

Frances. "You kept the whole house
awake" did you hear us, BELIEF" "Oh.
no; 1 have no ears said Belle from the
other end of the car wtha sarcastic smirk.
Il thought Sadie never would get through.
But we really did have a great deal to say
to each other" An old Irishman taking ii
all in removed his hat obeisantly and
asked: Now, girls won't yez be so kind
as TO tell us what yez wur tarkin' about?"
Which remark was the needed quietus.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-05-05

original is made of flecked tan colored eta
mine stitched with corticelli silk, but all the
seasons materials are equally appropriate
The skirt is cut in seven cores, the front
one being extended to form yoke The
side cores are plated and Joined to the
front and TO the edge OF the yoke, the plaits
being stitched to fiounce depth only and so
providing ample flare about the feet.
The quantity of material required for the
medium size is yards q inches wide Az
wide.
The skirt pattern All is cut in sizes for a
%. "a, 26. 2S and 30-inch waist measure.
PATTERN COUPON
For patterns of garment illustrated above
/ send 10 cents (coin or stampsD
| Cut out illustration and incose IL in letter
| Write your name and address distinctly and
state number and size wanted. Address
/ Pattern Dept. The Journal,
| Indianapolis, Ind.
Allow one week for return OF pattern.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-05-05
VIII Decide Next Week.

The County Commissioners will decide
next week on what terms they will grant
the Indianapolis Northern Traction Com
pany the right to enter indianapolis by
way OF College avenue and the new Col
lege-avenue bridge.
The Indianapolis journal., 1903-05-05
THE THEATERS.


GRAND.-Vaudeville 2:15 and Sis D. m.
PARK.-''The Knobs o. Tennessee" 2 and
8 y. m.
EMPIRE.-Burlesque 2 and p. m
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-02
N1AkI UP MONDAY
The New Milling Plant of
. WhitehouSe-Crimmins.
MACHINERY IS ALL PLACID
.r-5--a-.
Company Better Prepared Than Ever
to Handle Their Trade With
New Plant.
MACHINERY IS ALL PLACID
Company Better Prepared Than Ever

After an enforced idleness of sew
eral weeks the Whitehouse- Crimmins
company will start up it's new milling
plant Monday morning. The machin-
cry has all been placed and about all
that remains to put the plant in run
ming order is to fit several steam pipes
In the engine room and finish up
few odds and ends around the MILL
We'll l guess we will soon be ready
to start up Mr.. Whitehouse said this
morning taking a survey around the
new plant, where a score Of workmen
were busily engaged in putting on the
finishing touches. 1T seems a year
since we heard the hum of the mill
and it will be a welcome sound to u.s.
can assure you. l guess there never
was a mill of the capacity of ours put
up in the state in such a short space
Of time, but it has meant big outlay
of money. We have been overwhelm-
ed with orders and it was absolutely
necessary that the plant be in opera
ton as soon as possible. We are in
position now however to fill any order
Our stock of lumber is larger than we
ever carried and is so arranged that
we can handle it much more conven-
iently than under the old system"
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-12-02
A MOUNTED COP
George Roff6afs Coveted
)I7I0APositilQ1n1!, 11 HT90I
- Z. = j iAFt
APPOINTED BY THE COUNCIL
Smith Introduced the Subject Which
Nearly Precipitated a Scene.
GIasford Objected.

A genuine litter if not downright
giggle swept around the council cham
bers : last night when Councilman
Smith rose in his chair along toward
the end of the session and said. Il
guess we need a new mounted police
man.. At the mere mention of the
fact Councilman Glasford's lips closed
with an aggressive snap; Martin
Strengthened up in his chair and flip
ped the ashes off his cigar as if he
meant it and Boyer almost bored a
hole in the opposite wall with stern
gaze, although with the audible smile
that swept around the chambers the
cOuntenances of the three councilmen
gradually relaxed, finally ending in a
loud guffaw that relieved in an in
slant what promised to become an in
tense situation.
Mr.. Mckenzie who was appointed
to the position is i'll and out of the
city and there is no telling when he
Councilman Smith continued after the
laughter had subsidized. That being
the case I have appointed George Rolf
to the place and ask the council to con-
firm the appointment Ont
The members of the council all
know my position on this matter and
shall certainly vote against the ap-
pointment,' Councilman Glasford said
rising in his seat. The whole matter
in my opinion is Illegal
On the vote which followed Mclean,
Smith, Brewer and Mexican voted aye
and Martin, Glasford and Boyer voted
no.