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Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-14
TRACK NOTES

FOR some unknown reason one OF
Starter Holtman's assistants held Hi
lena at the post in the fifth race and
spoiled whatever chance the filly might
have had of winning. She did not act
badly at the post and when the bar
rier was sprung the over Jealous as
sistant was still doing the strong arm
act" Mr.. Hoffman was heard to CEN
sure his assistant after the start and
not a few of the spectators raised the
cry of Hold on Jimmy" again.
Confessor was made a red-hot favor
ite in the first, but could not get up
a gallop. In his last race he led all
the way with two pounds less weight
in the fast time of 1907, and yesterday
he was beaten off in 1;O7hs. Race had
a screwy look.
West Brookfield was the best horse
in the first, but Lynch put up a poor
finish and was no match for Dugan on
George p. McNear.
an easy ride in his race yesterday and
can do better.
j, Kelley, on Expressing, outrode j.
Booker on Silver Wedding, which won
for him. Had Booker on Silver We'd
ding gone through on the rail he would
have won.
Daisy Bronck and Necromnacer are
both worth watching as they showed
a loss of early speed and are ready to
win.
Ila, the "hard luck filly. as usual
finished third and came like a cyclone
at the finish from nowhere.
-
Freesias was badly ridden and
should have been closer up. j. Kelly
and all the way in the home stretch.
She can do better Looked. like she
was the third horse nominee.
The fourth race brought out too
good things" Fustian and Borghesi
Both were heavily backed and Fustian
would have rewarded his hackers with
the full amount of their straight tickets
if Dugan had gone on about his busi-
ness. He had the race won at the
5O-yard pole when Fuller, on Princess
Titania, made another hard effort and
managed to get up with Fustian. The
finish was so close that the judges de-
clared 1t a dead heat.
Borghesi is a good future prospect
and when placed where he belongs will
win.
The martingale ON Panique broke
right after the start and interfered
with the horses running as the boy
could not hold his head up. He viii
! do better next time out.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-14
Upton Wins Pool Match

In the opening nights play of the
match pool game of 800 balls between
p. H. Walsh of New York and Robert
Upton of Los Angeles at the Hoffman
billiard parlors Upton was the winner
by the score of 100 to SO. The high run
of Upton was % and Walsh IS. Walsh
appeared to be a trifle out of form,
but played creditable game. Upton,
the local champion, excelled in long
shots and both contestants played diff
ficult combinations. The second hun
dred balls will be played this evening.
Throughout Mammon's effort of yes
terday Perrine rode him into every
pocket he could find and put up a weak
finish. He can do better
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-14

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Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-14

then becomes con-
stitutional, and the
only way to getrid
of 1t is through the
blood. Write us If
you have catarrh,
and our physici-
ans will advise you
without charge.
npany. Atlanta. Ga.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-14
VCEiAl71ARRh1

Isuffered for long time with bad
case of Catarrh, and took great deal OF
medicine without any benefit.
had a continual headache, my cheeks
had grown purple, my nose was always
stopped up, my breath had a sickening and
disgusting odor, and Icoughed incessantly
Iheard of your S. S. S. and wrote you.
commenced to use it, and after>ta taking
several bottles I was cured and have
never since had the slightest symptom OF
the disease. MISS MARY L. STORM.
Cor. 9TH g. Felix Sts., st. Joseph, Mo.
Wheeling, w. Va, May 29, 1908.
I had Nasal Catarrh for years for which
used S. S. S. with very gratifying results.
l tried local applications for some time,
and getting no permanent relief came to
the conclusion that the seat of the trouble
was in the blood. Knowing S. 5. 5. to be
a good blood medicine 1 began its use,
and after using it for some little while 1t
did away entirely with the offensive mu-
Gus in the nostrils, and did not have to
hawk and spit, especially in the morning.
to dislodge the catarrhal matter.
1927 South ST. FRED II. PREssY.
The filthy secretions and foul mucus that
are continually dropping back into the
throat, find their way into the stomach
aod a~s ahaorhed into the blood. Catarrh
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-14

Confessor was made a red-hot favor
ite in the first, but could not get up
a gallop. In his last race he led all
the way with two pounds less weight
in the fast time of 1907, and yesterday
he was beaten off in 1;O7ha. Race had
a screwy look.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-14

The martingale ON Panique broke
right after the start and interfered
with the horses running as the boy
could not hold his head up. He will
do better next time out.
Los Angeles herald., 1905-02-14

Borghesi is good future prospect
and when placed where he belongs will
win.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-23

by Mr. shutter with the Curtis as a
starting place.
friend of Mr.. Shutters, who Just
arrived here from Denver, states that
the impression he received from talk
with him was that the Salt Lake
house would be opened to the lnde-
pendents, although he could not state
this as a positive fact.
Manager Arthur c. Smiley OF the
Grand, also expressed this as his view.
"Of course, we have had no official
word he declared. "and the question
is entirely In the hands of Mr.. shutter.
However, ] know of no reason why
this house should not be included The
Shuberts. who are trying TO get an
Independent circuit across the CONT
nent, have the Princess, Casino, and
Lyric, In New York, the Garrick In
Chicago, the Garrick In 81. Louis. the
Bishop theaters In San Francisco and
Oakland. and | understand j. r. Howe
IL building them a theater In Seattle.
The jump from Denver TO San Fran
cisco Is rather long, and II they want
the Grand In Salt Lake. as II seems
reasonable they would, ! have no doubt
Mr.. shutter would close with them.
| think the companies win be booked
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-23

a whole scrapbook fun ofenthusiastic
press notices.
Should this appear too frivolous, those
with love for high class vocal work In
the next number Will be catered to In
the form OF the Grand Opera Trio.
three artists who come direct to Salt
Lake from the east.
The second sketch on the bill Is pre-
scented by Lucy and Lucier, who appear
in ap eccentric comedy. THE Fools
Errand."
nellie Florede another name on the
bill. however, does not go In for opera.
Her specially is cute songs and trlte
remarks OF distinctly humorous vein.
The Three JacksoDs, who already are
in Salt Lake, Andrew. Ollie and Glenn,
physical culture artists. have an act
that Is as unique as II Is pleasing.
The show will conclude with kinO-
drome exhibiting number OF new and
entertaining motion pictures,
Not the least pleasing feature OF the
evenings entertainment will be the
work Of the orchestra under Prof. Will
lard Weihe, Denver Is boasting regard
Ing the excellence of her Orpheum or
chestra, blut Salt Lakers competent 10
Judge, who have heard that organlza-
ton, predict that the local orchestra,
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auction of autographs for s25. II Is
for bookings, The new cast Is headed
by Margaret Bennett, who has been
starring In THE Heart OF Maryland, -
and Thomas Coffin Cooke
Wagenhals G Kemper have arranged
for Blance Walsh's appearance in Lon
don for the coming season. Miss
Walsh's season In LONDON will be for
II weeks, during which time she will
present THE Woman in the Case" ia
cob Gordons drama. THE Kreutzer
sonata and the new play that is now
being written for her by Mr.. Fitch.
Edmond Rostand has agreed TO write
a play expressly for Eleanor Robson
which will be produced next season.
George c. Tyler recently made hur-
tied trip to Paris for this especial pur-
lcse Miss Robson will make her APP
Iearance IN another new play about the
lst OF February, but this will not In
teriere With noxt soason's arrange
ments,
Nannette Comstock has been engaged
by Henry W. Savage for the leading
role In Richard Harding Davis comedy
THE Galloper." supporting comedian
raymond Hitchcock IN his starring tour
IN this play. Not only has Miss Com
STOCK been identified with salient sue
cesses on the American but ON the Lon
don stage as well. Her last appear
ance on the boards was as the star i'm
Inc Crlsis,' in which she enacted the
heroine. '''S
IN her address 10 Harvard students n
rev days ago Mrs. Fiske said THE
discriminating class, made up OF per-
SONS whose taste set standards after
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here all right, II they come west this
season."
Should this report prove true, 1t win
open Salt Lake amusement doors, long
closed. to such artists as Mrs. Fiske,
Francis Wilson, jefferson De Angels,
Henry Miller, Margaret Anglln, FRITZ
Scheff, and should she come west, to
Madam Sarah Bernhardt.
The next attraction at the Grand, to
be seen up TIL Wednesday night with a
Christmas matinee, win be Honest
Hearts with Alma Heirn In the lead
ing role. The author Of Honest
Hearts" William L. Roberts, who
wrote "On the Bridge at Midnight" and
big Hearted Jim has gone to Ken
lucky, in this instance for his romance
uncommon and genuine American
types, charm Of the south, picturesque
scenes and quaint humor. His heroine
Is the daughter OF an Old Kentucky
farmer who has only her beauty and
honesty TO commend her TO an aristO-
cratic young civil engineer employed
on the government Improvement in the
Cumberland river near her fathers
farm. Wild, mischievous. uneducated,
she presents combination OF charac-
teristlcs which none but clever Alma
Hearn could cope with successfully on
the stage The play Is Overlooking with
good comedy and the four elaborate
scenes, on river and farm, should sat-
isfy all reasonable expectation Of stage
pictures.
Following Honest Hearts" mt the
Grand, comes western sensational
play called AT Cripple Greek, a new
drama by the well known Hal Reid. The
story Is wholesome, eleyatIng one,
hlled with a sense of the tenderest
heart interest and beauty, enliyened by
bright comedy and containing many
novel effects and striking situations. II
Is said that not since Campbelrs my
Partner has so strong a play OF life
IN the great west been given TO the
public. The scenes are laid in a small
mining camp In the mountains OF Colo
RADIO. car load OF special scenery is
carried for the production and each
OF the four acts Is mounted I'm the
most elaborate and careful manner.
Judging from the opening bill SEIZED.
uled az the Orpheum next week the new
State street playhouse Is destined I,
early achieve the sobriquet of Tho
House OF Mirth," Box Office returns al
ready Indicate that the $. II. 0. sign
will be hung out bright ana early ON
CHRISTMAS night. The popularity of
sketches In vaudeville Is growing more
pronounced every season. and the Orph-
cum circuit, always with q finger on
the pulse Of the amusement seeker. has
booked number Of actors from the
legitimate stage TO appear as tor. liners
in the weekly bills, For the opening
night Christmas. Lewis McCord and
his company have been secured as the
headllner and they will present a one
act play entitled THE Night Before"
While this title might suggest anything
from an impending marriage to
champagne feast. the sklt simply de-
picts very strenuous rehearsal prior
TO the presentation of an ambitious
production. The farce is both novel and
hilarious.
Following a close second, but OF a
different order Is the turn Of the Heng-
Ter sisters. good looking singers and
dancers who are heading this way with
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course neither the company nor the To-
cal management expects to reach any
such average n second time. Nine per-
formances have been booked for the
coming engagement, and II the nine
reach $4,000 there win be no com
planning. The fact that the company
has Christmas for an opening is In its
favor and the further fact that reduce
ed rates viii be given over all rail-
roads during the holidays ought to help
swell It's receipts. Against this, how
ever, Is the opening Of the Orpheum
and the existence Of the Lyric, two fac
tors with which ben Hur" ala not
have to contend on its previous visit.
In spite of all OF them, however. the
advance sale up 10 this time assures
a splendid financial engagement.
From the artistic standpoint, all press
reports agree that the company Is even
stronger than on It's previous visit. The
Ben Hur will be Alphonse Either,
Utah actor, who has mounted high In
the profession since the "Corianton"
days. The Messiah will be Horace Me-
Wicker. who also has a great number
OF friends in this city The Theater
stage Is now IN the hands OF the ad-
vance force OF mechanics who are re-
constructing everything to get in readl-
ness for the pouderous mechanism OF
the production,
The observance OF Christmas is
always a notable even, 10 the
membesr OF the Ben Hur" COM
pany which numbers just l4O people.
They have sent an advance man here
to make preparations for the annual
celebration after the performances The
ElkS club has very kindly been placed
at the disposal OF the company. and
after the curtain falls Monday night
the Christmas program viii begin. Not
all the company however, viii be con-
cerncd in the celebration, As always
happens where so many theatrical peo-
pie are travelling together there "a any
amount OF professional dIssension going
on, and report says that the ben Hur"
organization Is split into two big
cllques, with about 10 on each side. the
actors In one group and the singers.
the stage operators, musicians, etc, In
the other. When they are 40 work. OF
course, nothing but harmony Is I'm ev-
idence, but when they are at play as
hiN9 W 800 1o Ht INC CHRISTMAS CeleDrd-
ZION the yawning gap cannot be dis
guised. This means that the festlvl-
ties az the Elks' club VIII be con-
Quoted only by group Of TO- which
comprises the group containing the
principal actors and the lesser player
folk
IL Is just possible that this season
VIII see some or the big "Tudeuend-
cnt' companies from New York. booked
at the Grand the7ter In Salt Lake. Last
year, II IL well remembered that Mrs
Flske could not give presentation
mere as the theaters were then under
the control Of "a syndicate. The an
nouncement made In Denver, however.
that the independents had secured
the Curtis theater, and that Manager
shutter could continue to handle them
until their own theater should be
completed. makes Il probable that the
same ruling viii cover Salt Lake. as
the Grand is part Of a circuit controlled
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the chaos OF a crazy dramatic miscel-
any has been resolved into constitu-
ents, is the class that the theater must
rely upon at all times TO keep II with
In the bounds OF sanity. One great
play like the leaven OF Holy Writ, may
serve to save the theater for any sea-
son that may appear 10 be given over
to the world, the flesh and the devil"
Sarah Bernhardt, who is now appear
ing In this country, made her debut in
America late in the year 1880. Her tour,
which was under the direction of Alb.
hey. Schoeffel & Grau, was one of
three which. according to the senior
partner Of this firm. netted more than
81 ,000, COO. Nine. Bernhardt has very
little II any, Of that sum today Like
the late Sir Henry Irving, she has sunk
many fortunes In productions of plays
which were artistic successes and tinan-
cial failures.
1t Is announced that next season
Eleanor Robson will have repertory
OF seven plays-two, and possibly three,
of which will be presented before the
end of the season In addition to
Merely Mary Ann" Browning's an
Balcony" and Goldsmth's. she
Stops to Conquer" Miss Robson will
be equipped with q new comedy by
Clyde Fitch entitled THE Girl Who Has
Everything" romantic comedy drama
byEdmond Rostand modern English
comedy by Jerome X. Jerome and a
new comedy drama by c. NJ. S. McClel-
Ian. author Of Leah Kleschna." The
announcement contains the promise OF
George Tyler, Miss Robsons manager,
that never again will his star be pre-
scented for an entire season in only one
play, no matter how successful.
Nat c, Goodwin has reached New
York. He has just closed his brief tour
In "Wolfville' In Boston. The play
simply won't do he said, and so ! am
taking the first winter vacation ! have
had since my career as an actor began.
Some people said ] 'ambled' through
my part. couldn't do otherwise. IL
was character that simply stood about
like father and let the others do all
the work.
81 had intended" continued the come
dian ito sail for Europe on Wednes-
day, but have changed my mind and
will go instead to French Lick Springs
anu ttuu|c NY NtiSht anu alttst uli
inoipient double chin. You see my
mother lives IN Boston and throughout
my enga cement there | took my meals
Mt home-regular old fashioned New
England banquets with pie for break
fast. a In Ralph Waldo Emerson, six
courses for lunch and as many more
FOR dinner. Why on Thanksgiving day
| automobiled Katherine Grey, Jessie
Busley and Neil O'Brien OF my COM
pany out to mother and we finally
agreed that II she gave us anything else
to ca. we would suspend the free list
tor her especial benefit"
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THEATRE GOSSIP

Mrs Carter began her road tour by a
325 mile automobile run, from Phladel-
phla to Pittshurg
Dustin Farnum Is to become Charles
FOhman's star at the end Of his
career in 1.-THE Virglnlan"
Clyde Fitch has engaged himself to
write two new plays-one for Miss
Blanche Walsh and the other for Miss
Maxine Elliott,
The Messrs. Shubert have secured
the American rights of THE Blue
Moon which has ben great success
at the Lyric theater, London. this sea-
son.
Frank Worthing. VINO has been sup
porting Margaret Angelin I'm "Zira" has
been engaged TO support Ellis Jeffreys
In London I'm THE Fascinating air.
VANDERBILT"
Miss Ivy Ashton Root, niece Of the
Secretary Of War, has written a five
act poetic drama around the life Of
Mozart which win be produced at Al
toona, Pa. Christmas night by Maurice
Campbell.
Louis Mann and Miss Clara Lipman
have been annexed by the Shuberts and
will play a comedy called Julie Bon
Bon under anti-svndlcate auspices.
Miss Llpman Is the author Of the play.
Sarah Cowell lie Movne widow OF w.
j. lie Moyne, will devote her time
henceforth to teaching dramatic art.
giving readings from Browning and ap-
pearing occasionally on the Now York
stage for special engagements.
Henri De Nries the eminent Dutch
actor will make his American debut I'm
New York on Jan. g. He Will be seen
In an English version Of "a Case OF
Arson IN which he Is mt present maxi
Ing sensation IN London.
short note from King Edward VII
10 Lily Iangtrv was recently sold mt an
auction OF autographs for S25. II il
written on Marlborough house papnr
with the Prince OF Wales crest i'm the
upper left hand corner and is signed
"a. r."
George Washington. Jr.." George
VI Cohan's newest play Is scheduled
for production January H. After n
three weeks "out ~ town tour n will
be taken to New York city where II lg
booked for an indefinite time,
a short note from King Edward VII
10 LILY Langtry was recently sold at an
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-23
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY
EXCURSION RATES.

Via the Nickel Plate Road between
Chicago and Buffalo. Dates of sale
Dec. g. "a, %, 30 and 81. 1905. and
Jan. |, 1906, at fare and a third for
the round trip, with return limit Of Jan
3, 1906 Through train service to New
York City. Boston and other eastern
points. No excess fare. Individual
club meals served In Nickel Plate din
ing cars. Three through trains daily
from La Sale and Van Buren, street
station the only depot In Chicago on
the elevated loop. Write Mr. Charles
f.. Johnson, district passenger agent,
Sll Seventeenth street, Denver, Colo,
for Information.
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written on Marlborough House paper.
with the Prince OF Wales crest In tae
upper left-hand corner. and Ia signed
"A. H.
II Is understood that Sir Charles
Wyndham now "a years old. will retire
not long after the close OF his next
American season. II IL his intention to
leave the thoater without any formal
farewell and without ostentatlon.
Chrystal Herne, II Is said is to play
the leading role opposite II. y. lrving
In THE Jury OF Fate" at the shaftes-
bury Thenter, London. Miss Herne
has been III since her appearance as
Nivien IN Mrs. Warren's Profession
James O'Neirs press agent MINDFUL
that the veteran star Is 20 play M the
Metroopis theater shortly. sends word
that Mr.. ONeill. who has played Ed-
mond Dantes I'm Monte Crlsto' 1892
times. after this year will never appear
IN the play again.
Reports from Vienna. Austria, an
nounce that Oscar Wildes "Salome'
has been barred In that city as immor-
al. After the first attempt Herr NAH
Ter OF the Imperial Opera House, at
tempted to modify the libretto, but the
second attempt proved likewise fall
ure II is likely that II viii not be
tried again.
The Princess theater. London, after
course OF extensive alterations and
prcvements which win make practice
ally new house of 1t, Is TO be reopened
az the home Of melodrama. Its new
manager. Mr. Il. Dagnall, believes that
there Is still large demand for the
type OF plays which made the old Adel-
phi famous.
The success Of "The Woman In the
Case" Clyde Fitch's play, with Blanche
Walsh In the cast has been so marked
that Wagenhals & Kemper have put out
another company to meet the demand
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picked ait is from the leading talent
OF the city, will be the best, man for
man, on the entire Orpheum circuit
and that Is a somewhat sweeping state
ment.
At the Lyric, next weeks attraction
Will be Miners Merry Burlesquers. pro-
duclng THE Goblin Girls" Tho first
performance will be given this after
noon.
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DON'T USE POOR OIL.

For use on sewing machines. bicycles
and all purposes requiring a fine lubri-
cant the best Ia cheapest In the end.
Genuine Singer oil can only be obtained
at Singer stores. Look for the ed S.
IS South Main St.. Salt Lake City, Utah.
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yX yyHAT the box offlce records OF
wv the Ben Hur" engagement
VI will be- ls now the topic en-
crossing local theatrical peo-
pie When the great play was seen
here for seven performances two years
ago, the receipts went past the $4,000
mark. an average OF n little better than
salt Lake records. and gave the town
a status In the eastern theater world
which II never before enjoyed. OF
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written on Marlborough House paper.
with the Prince OF Wales crest In tae
upper left-hand corner. and Ia signed
"A. H."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-23

George Washington. Jr.," George
NJ Cohan's newest play Is scheduled
for production January Il. After
three weeks "out ~ town tour" Il viii
be taken TO New York city. where n Is
booked for nm Indefinite tIrna