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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-08
sOO-MiIe Auto Race in India.

India is to have a great automobile race at the end of this month. The course is from Delhi to Bombay, a dis- tance of about 800 miles, and Is under the auspices of the Motor Union of Western India. The Maharajah Giak- war of Baroda offers a splendid cup to the winner, and the Rajah of Kapur- thala and other Princes are among the prize -givers. One of the rules Is that the speed at no time during the race exceed thirty miles an hour.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-08
Mir. KendaiIs Narrow Escape.

Ezra Kendall, the comedian, starr ring in "Weather Beaten Benson" tells of a narrow escape he had from becoming a clown in the sawdust circle.
 Tt was about fifteen years ago." said MT. Kendall, when l hit Chicago. dead broke. dead tired, sick, hungry, with no work in sight. It was in April, and were mighty slim. travelled about the city for two days, when my atten- tion was called to Ringling's Circus, which was rehearsing for the season in Chicago. went to a rehearsal one afternoon and became interested in the clowns.
 Their work appeared pleasant and easy to perform. It struck me as be- ing the very thing, and a summers en- gagement would come mighty good, especially as l was situated. l made up my mind to see .ne Ringling broth CTS, so after the rehearsal ] walked into their office. found John Ring ling. I stated my purpose and he re- piled, don't see how we can use you at present, because we have eight clowns in our employment now
 "I know you have eight, but there's not a clown amongst them," l replied.
 He looked me over, and said:
 "'Well come around in the morning. I'll talk 1t over with the other boys and will see what we can do for you
 q went around the next morning, and John Rngling was very polite. He told me 1t was impossible to hire me, as one of the other boys objected. You had better stay on the stage he told me, you don't belong to the saw dust ring
 T obtained an engagement that very week, through the influence of Mr. Ringling, and I never forgot his kind ness, for he saved me from what would have been my fate as a comedian.
 "A fellow gets in pinches where he will make any kind of sacrifice to get work. thought 1t cruel, but John Ringling saved me from making that sacrifice, which would have spoiled me for the remainder of my days"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-08

Managers wagenhals and Kemper announce that Blanche Walsh will play her annual New York engagement at the Herald Square Theatre. beginning Monday. January 30. Miss Walsh in- augurates her season with a new play from the pen of Clyde Fitch entitled The woman in the Case" a drama of New York society life. It Is the in- tehtion of MT. Fitch. also of Messrs. ,wagenhals and Kemper, to withhold the details of the plot, although ei in view of the fact that 1t was written specially for Miss Walsh 1t may be assumed the play will be of serious nature. Wagenhals and Kemper prom ise for 1t an unusually handsome equipment of scenery and properties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-08
"The Girl From Kaxa..


 The Girl from Rays" which is com ing to the Montgomery Theatre during this month, bears the stamp of a suc- cessful London production that had a years run there, backed up with New Fork's approval in a ten-month's run.
 The consensus of press opinion unites in saying that 1t also has the swing of Piccadiily and the snAp of Broadway happily blended. Its musical numbers are deemed pleasing and its songs of more than average merit The plot contains some striking situations, and the principals of the cast are all clever.
 The sponsors of the big show are Charles Frohman and George Edwardes of New York and London, respective ly. It Is a farce comedy really vast in outline and largely interpreted with music by q east and chorus aggregat- ing eighty or more. with Jake Bernard and Clara Palmer as the leading far ceurs. together with Benjamin How ard, Caroline Gordon. Ray Atwell, Lily Lorrel, W. F. Constantine, Josephine Sheppard, William Rochester, Catherine Call and sixty others.
 The ltbrettist is Owen Hall and the composer Ivan Caryll. both well known in this country by former deeds to- gether and singly.
 The fun in the play is regarded i'm. measurable and the presentation pro- life with song hits Added to these virtues are the lavishness of the cos tunes and novel beauty of the scenery.
 In a word, the piece is one of the most profitable musical comedy suc- cesses that London and New York have on record since the Gilbert Sullivan pe- riod. It was played in London, New York and Australia simultaneously un- til recetnly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-08
Baby Feeds the Lions.

At the Bijou Theatre yesterday even ing discussion arose among several theatrical men, as to the characteris- tics of different wild animals, and finally one of the party turned to Business Manager Decker of Her First False Step Company which comes to the Bijou Theatre next week. and said: How Is that. Deck, you ought to know considerable about them. having been with the circuses for 50 long,"
 Well" he replied. "my experience with them has been very limited. for keep away from them just as fer as possible, but speaking of the Sf <es and dislikes,, as you all know We carry two large African lions with the com pany, they being used in the fourth act. Teddy, the male lion, whom we bought from Bostock, is one of the finest specimens have ever seen, he is thoroughly trained performer. and does his part without a mistake, but Jennie, the female is just the oppo- | site. being vicious and untractable. She hates everybody with the show. | with one exception, this being little Dorothy. who is thrown into the den l and rescued by the hero. Nobody can | go near the cage. but Jennie will make a lunge for them and growl. The It, | tie one can so right up to the bars and stand there and talk to her like you
 would to a house cat, and Jennie will l lie there and purr and finally roll over
 on her back, and the child will rub 1 her nose.
 'To show what a perfect control she
 has over Jennie. we make a feature at
 our matinees of Holding a reception on
 the stage for the ladies and children
 and Dorothy gives the lions their
 evening meal, as they are never fed
 until they have gone through their
 act. Though the little one is fearless
 yet we never let her near the cage un- less the keeper is there too, for they
 are as treacherous as can be. For my
 part, I wouldn't do it for my seasons
 salary
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-08

with her superb contralto of phenome- nal range. are still with the company. The chief newcomers include Jean Lane Brooks, soprano; Kate Sherwood, con- tralto: Arthur Deane. the Convent Gar den baritone, and Harrison w. Ben nett, basso. This seasons production of verdis "Othello" superbly sung and handsomely staged represents the height of Savage achievement. Puc- cini's beautiful La Boheme" will be the novelty of this years repertory that also includes Wagner's 'Lohen- grin" and "Tannhauser," verdPs I'll Trovatore," Bizet's Carmen" and the double bill made up of "I Pagliacci" and "Cavalleria Rusticana.'
 The company carries it's own grand opera orchestra under conductors Chevalier Emanuel and Elliott Schenck, its immense equipment re- quiring a special train of twelve cars for its railroad movements.
 'Tannhauser" was selected as the opera for Montgomery engagement of- ter a conference between Mr. Savage's agents and local musicians. Mr, Shee- han will be cast as Tannhauser, MT. Boyle will sing Herman, the Landgrave, and Mir Deane will be Wolfram. Arr thur Busby. a young Canadian singer, will be the Bltterhof: MT. Henderson will portray Reinmar; Miss Rennyson will appear as Elizabeth and Miss Sherwood as Venus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-08
"GIitterinw GIorias ComIup.

Messrs. Fisher and Ryley. noted for the famous production of "FTorodora," |" and other big English successes in America, will present here at the Mont gomery Theatre during this month their latest offering from the English stage, "Glittering Gloria" by Hugh Morton, author of ''The Belle of New York"
 "Glittering Gloria ran for a long time at Wyndham's Theatre, London, to a succession of crowded houses. and was pronounced one of the best and most amusing comedies seen there for years.
 The piece will introduce Miss Dor-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-08
aHer First FaIae Sten.,

Her First False Step" filled to the brim with new and startling sensa- tions will be the attraction at the Bijou Theatre the last three nights of next week and at Q Saturday matinee.
 The play is a realistic picture of rural country life amid the hills of New Hampshire where the first scene Is laid The principal character in this popular drama are natives of New Hampshire, which has not only given the author an opportunity to show the many good qualities of these old Puritanical people, but also Q chance to introduce many rural characters of Q pleasing type.
 Briefly sketched the story is as fol- lows: John Allen, sturdy New Eng land farmer, has given his consent to the marriage of his daughter Edna, to Jack Walters and at the same time has asked her to forget a former sweet heart, Dan Matthews, whose immoral actions have caused hinI to be dlsliked by all his friends. Edna promises end her wedding is about to take place
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-08

when Dan Matthews suddenly appears and openly accuses Jack Walters of a crime which he himself Is guilty. By false accusation he convinces Edna of the truth of his assertions. and she, blinded by disgrace and jealousy. elopes with and marries Matthews John Allen disowns his daughter, and drives her from his home. The scene then shifts to New York, where Edna has been deserted by Matthews, and with her two children struggles for a living amid the toilers of the tene- ments.
 In the. fourth act a new and novel feature has been introduced by the author. It shows the interior of a large circus menagerie, owned by Dan Matthews.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-08

Kendall was never funnier than as Mir. Benson, and he creates no end of droll- cry. It Is essentially an Ezra Kendall triumph.
 Among the favorites who will be seen in support of MT. Kendall are Homer Granville. Thurlow Bergen, Harold Russell, Harry Hanlon, Alice Johnson, Ethel Brandon, Edith Taliaferro, Ma bel Howard, Rose Morris and Lucille La Verne. The original scenes and ef- fects will be brought here unchanged. including the great rainstorm, which is described as the most realistic down. pour ever seen on the stage.
 MT. Kendall has the role of a genial, optimistic, gentle-souled manufacturer the rush" to Oklahoma in 1889, with the idea of establishing there the head quarters of his manufactory. A life. long friend of his, a wealthy widow by name of Ormshy. supplies the funds needed for the undertaking. and is the woman with whom Benson finally falls in love. The lack of rain brings the undertaking to the verge of ruin, and Mrs. Ormsby and her friends withdraw their support jest as the drouth is at its worst Benson remains. however. in order to help the employees and puts what little capital he has into the bus mess.
 The rain comes just when it Is most needed. Oklahoma blossoms literally like the rose, and the manufactory thrives. Benson wins the widow and all ends with the merry chiming of wedding bells.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-08

HAS STOOD THE TEST 2s YEARS. Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. The first and original tasteless chill tonic. 50 cents. cod
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-08
neWS of tbe StaQe

Montgomery Theatres
 EFiday evening. Ezra Kendall iD @Wa1xhcT Beaten Benson"
 Ritou Theatres
 F1rsf fhree nights of the week snd Wednesaay matinees @Hello BnI." eafur4uy mssinees .. "Her First False Bsep.D
 The theatres of Montgomery will off, fer khis week straight comedy, @ Farce comedy and a melodrama. The Montgomery Theatre will be opened but one evening. The Bijou Theatre win be opened every night in the week with Wednesday and Saturday
 ~weather Beaten Benson," Ezra Ken- daiI's new comedy, which comes to the Perry Street play house Friday evening. Is quaint story of the rush Of hcmeseekers to Oklahoma. On his visit to Montgomery last season .iwith The Vinegar Buyer" Mir. Kehdau made deep impression although the thought was then expressed that the comedian deserved better play than
 The Vinegar Buyer" It is said that In Weather Beaten Benson" Mir. Ken- da1I has found a piece well adapted to his undoubted talent.
 T Hello Bill" the farce comedy to be produced at the Bitou Theatre the first part of the week, is a more coherent play and a more diverting entertain ment than it's title indicates. Man. Ager Barnett assures the public that he has a capable company. This be- lng true. Hello Bill" will satisfy low srs of farce comedy and catchy music.
 Manager Decker of the company to present Her First False Step" at the Btj0u Theatre the latter half of the week would have theatre-goers under stand that there is nothing sugges- live or objectionable disclosed by the story of the play.
 s"The story" said Mir. Decker, 'ls EIean and wholesome throughout. It ls of that class of plays given an al- turing name to attract quick interest in the big cities."
 The company presenting Her First False Step" Is one of the largest that has played at the Bijou and several car loads of special scenery are car Sied.
 An announcement extraordinary is that Henry W. Savage's great English Grand Opera Company will sing ssTannhauser" at the Montgomery Theatre on the evening of January 20. As there are 110 singers in the com pany and an orchestra of 40 pieces this will be the real music event of the year.
 It will interest many Montgomerians to know that Chauncey Southern will be at the Bijou Theatre the entire week beginning January 23. Mir. South arn, who made many friends in Mont gomery last summer while playing at Pickett Springs. Is nov p.~SIng lead ing parts with the Arnold stock Com pany.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-08

of warde and Kidder Is one of the strongest on the road this season. and has made money every week from the opening of the tour on September 1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-08
hEs. Kendall in "weather Beaten Ben-
 son."

Ezra Kendall, who comes to the Montgomery Theatre Friday night, can preate more laughs in an hour than any comedian upon the American stage. h his particular line he stands with nut a rival, and his triumph in "The Vinegar Buyer" following his retire. tnent from the vaudeville stage, is a well known matter of theatrical his- tory.
 He has now scored an even greater success in his new comedy, weather Beaten Bensen." It is said that MT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-08
Plaxa and PIaxera.

Plays and Players.
 A contract has been signed by which W. A. Brady is to manage Robert B Mantell for term of years. Tn March MT. Brady will present the tragedian in New York at one of the best Broad way Theatres in notable revivals of Richard IT," "Othello.' Hamlet" and "Richelieu." He Is now engaged in securing supporting company of first class actors and actresses, and will accept only those that have had large experience in the legitimate drama.
 A letter from Miss Helen Grantiey. who is starring in Her Lord and Mas ter,' brings this information: My business in the South is extremely gratifying, not only to me but to my manager. Mir. Delcher. Thus far we have made money every week and the prospects for a profitable season are becoming better every day. About my playing Rosalind-I have not positive ly decided when I will appear in this role. but 1t will not be until next fall flor I shall use Miss Morton's play during all of my present tour"
 The success attending Charles Haw- trey's second tour in "A Message from Mars attests the wonderful popular ity of that most amusing and thor oughly wholesome play. The major ity of local managers believe that MT. Hawtrey could continue to act this piece indefinitely. It has now held the stage for five years and has been pre- sented with equal satisfactory results in every country that has an English speaking theatre. It would not be surprising If its life proved as long as that of Rip Van Winkle."
 
 When "The virginian" inaugurated its St. Louis season at the Century Theatre Christmas day, the host of an enthusiastic box party was Henry M. Blossom. the young author of Check ers' and The Yankee Consult It was at the Century Theatre. about two years ago, that Kirke La Shelle, man. of 'The Virginian," made the initial production of Mir. Blossoms first play. Checkers" Both The Virginian" and Checkers" have attained a meas ure of financial success scarcely equal led by any American plays of contem- poraneous production.
 Tomorrow night in Richmond, va.. Chauncey Olcott, the singing oome- dian. begins his first tour of the South. present ting his newest and most suc- cessful play, Terence" in every city where he Is booked to appear. This route calls for engagements in New port News. Norfolk, Lynchburg, Au- gusta, Charleston. Savannah, Atlanta. Birmingham, Montgomery, Mobile, New Orleans and the important cities in Texas. MT. Olcott will be sup ported by the original New York cast. The play will be presented with the handsome and picturesque scenery and costumes for which 1t Is noted.
 Frederick Warde and Kathryn Kid der continue to have very great suc- cess in Wagenhals & Kemper's spectac- ular production of "Salammbo" which they are presenting in the West to record-breaking receipts. Recently "A Winter Tale" was added to their repertory. It will be alternated with "Salammbo" for the remainder of the season, which has been extended to the middle of May. The combination
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-08
3HeIlo Billn at the BiIou.

One of the most pleasing offerings of the season at the Biiou Theatre will take place the first three nights of this week when Manager Neal will pre- sent to his patrons that funny modern farcical comedy. Hello Bill," which comes this year brighter. briskier and breezier than ever to please the lovers of all that is clean and attractive in modern comedy farce.
 Hello Bill," which is from the facile pen of that bright and prolific writer, Willis Maxwell Goodhue. Is being pro- duced this season by D. E. Barnett in a lavish manner, and it is said nothing which could add to its success has been left undone.
 The company Is an extremely clever one and embraces in its ranks such well known and popular players as Arthur l.. Cogliser. Charles FuIlheart, Lyle Ray, John Fernlock. Reginald Simpson, Robert Watt, Miss Carolyne Mclean. Alice Martin, Jessie Lansing, Ruth Stone and Kathryn Vincent, who is playing her third season In the role of the pretty widow. Mrs. Dare, for love of whom Bill makes his supposititious trip to the wars.
 The 'Bilr' in this years production of Hello Bill" is Arthur l.. Cogliser, a handsome and talented chap who has been playing the part of General Will liam Fuller the past two years, and who won an mediate success in that character the last time he visited this city with Hello Bill.~
 When Manager D. E. Barnett who is presenting MT. Goodhue's Imaginable comedy this season, secured the rights of the comedy, the first person he en- gagged for his company was Mir. Cog liser. believing his long experience in the part and as stage director of the company would make him peculiarly valuable.
 At the first rehearsal. the man en- gagged for Bill" was an hour late and MT. Cogliser proceeded to read his lines with such success that Mir. Barnett when the tardy actor finally appeared, told him he could weno his way, and MT. cogliser was at once engaged to play the name part. He is said to be the very best of the many imperson- ators of the luckless William Fuller, as he plays the character on purely Legitimate lines ard does nons of the mugging and monkey-tricks which so often are lndulged in by so-called comedians" to the detriment of their performance.
 Hello BIll" will be seen at the Bijou Family Theatre for three nights, start ing Monday, with a bargain matinee Wednesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-08
Seapoard Air Line KY.

ArLLNS Dauy.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-04-14
FACING ALL KINDS OF rRoveLE.
Man Sued for Breach Of Promise, for
Divorce and for Property.

OiNOFCS ana TOT properly.
With one suit for breach of promise,
another for divorce and third for
property he claims to own hanging
over his head, and confronted by a
charge of forgery, which may send
him to the penitentiary, U. S. Renne
stands to lose a wife, sweetheart,
two farms with 100000, and, in the
end, his liberty.
Renne courted Mary Strohm at
Smithland, Ia, and secured her prom
tse to become his wife. He postpon-
ed the wedding several times and she
sued him for damages.
Laura A. Renne was living alone in
Nebraska City. She was u. S. Renne's
WIFE When she heard that he was
masquerading as single man and
counting another woman, she hurried
to the scene and started the trouble.
When he was sued for breach Of
promise, Renne transferred his prop
erty to L.. A. Renne. He then effect
ed g. settlement with Miss Strohm and
filed a deed from l.. A. Renne to him
self. Now his wife says she did not
sign the deed, and here is where the
forgery charge is created.
And now his wife has sued for di.
vorce and for a title to the property,
| aud he is threatened with prosecution
for signing her name TO the deed.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-04-14
Desperate Plot FoiIed.

The police of Des Moines frustrated
q desperate plot to release Neil Math-
eWs, the double murderer of Roland
Diggs and Bert Travis, upon his re-
turn by the sheriff from Houston,
Tex, last week. A conversation Of
the ringleaders in the plan was over
heard by travelling man, who hast
ened to inform the authorities there.
The plan included the organizing of
twenty-five or thirty negroes, who
were to seize the prisoner as he alight-
ed, place him in a waiting carriage
and escape. The officers and Math-
ews alighted at an interurban station
and drove in a roundabout way to
the Jail, thus eluding their intended
caItors. Persons suspected to be i'm
plicated in the plot were at the sta
ton when the train pulled in, but the
officer and his prisoner were then on
their way to the jail.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1905-04-14
HAPPENINGS IN IOWA
EVENTS OF A WEEK THROUGH.
OUT THE STATE.
Triple Funeral at Poplar Ends a Re-
markable Series of Crimes Al
legged to Have Been Com
mitted by Mike Nelson.

A triple funeral in Poplar, Ia, last
week, ut which M. Nelson, known as
Mike Nelson, and his two little daugh-
ters were buried, ended, it is hoped,
the long nightmare of crimes that has
followed the murder of Frank P.
Richardson seven years ago. Nelson
has always been supposed to have
murdered Richardson. He is beliey-
ed to have killed his first wife; he
murdered another man in order that
he might marry the widow; he drove
the second wife away with the threat
of death: he murdered his two chill
dren, tried to kill his father and
mother and then blew out his own
frenzied brains.
Danny Westrope and Christian
Ebert were suspected of being accom-
plices in the Richardson murder.
Westrope drowned himself four years
ago and Ebert disappeared just as
Richardson did. II is believed Nelson
murdered him. .
death in their bed, and later when
his father and mother called on him
and asked where they were he gave
them an overdose of strychnine in cof-
fee which fortunately only made them
sick.
| He left note to his parents ask
ing forgiveness, saying he could not
help it.
Nelson is supposed to have become
demented through fear that spiritual
lists. who located the supposed re-
mains of Richardson, would fix the
crime upon him. and this fear led
him to kill his children and himself.