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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-18

TO be lured by inferior productions. IL Is
sorry Offering, indeed. that does not
md an audience at present. only pieces
that are wretchcdly duh and stupid arc
meeting with failure. The public has got
over Its fastidioUsncss. and Is I'm the mood
10 accept any play that Is fairly enter
t"iulug. The standard demanded Is not
nearly so high as year ago-Ncw York
Press.
George Fawcott. who plays Big Bill In
The SQuaw Man" has been talking about
Wcstcrn phys. lie is quoted as saying
Il believe our big, open WcSCrn life Is
the sweetest, safest material for American
plays. II doesn't Involve any of the race
questions that make Southern plays RISKY
aud 1t has the merit OF being slightly more
romantic than New England life. ! have
never felt that problem plays could take
lasting hold on tho clean AnSlo-SHXon
mind.
But you can't play these picturesque
Western characters in the old-fashi0ned,
breezy way. You don't have to throw
them over the footllghts at your audiences
as we did In the old days. 1t was James
y. Hcrne who lIst taught me that
when | FIRST played with him In Shore
Acres | was young. fun OF ambition and
energy, and l went ut my part with zest
enough TO knock ii over Mr.. Herno used
TO come over to me at rehearsal, put his
hand on my shoulder with a half smile,
and say quietly.
There. there. George. It's all right
but Just don't act that
He always held that n thing done nat
urally ON the stage Is just as cnecttVoaas
the same thing dono theatrcally. He car
rlcd the same Idea into the endlnSs OF his
plays OF course, We depend a lot on tra
lltion. and il had always been the custom
to bring the curtain down on some big
situation. Mr., Hernc believed. however
that II YOU had enough interest In the
way the people in tho play were thinking
or feeling toward each other you could
bring your curtain down on the simplest.
duIetest stage business with all the bet
Ter effect That's why he ended up Shore
Acres with folks strollinS off To bed, can
dies in hand
England material. but. handled In the
same quiet way. 1 believe the West holds
enough picturesque play matter OF tho
heaIthiest sort to last the American pup
N. for Il long whllo to come.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-18

Clown. continue to play these parts. A
newcomer TO the cast is Augusta Green
| leaf, a California girl. who made her de-
| tut on tho professional stage as the Fairy
| Queen
George Fawcctt, now appearing In Tho
| Squaw Man" at Wallack's theater. had
| until recently n colored maid in his house
| old who reioiccd In the namo OF "Hally."
| One evening last week Hally begged an
| evening of for tho purpose OF attending a
| ball Tho next morning Mr.. Fnwcett OBJ
served Hally standing behind wonder
1ully disllgured countenonce. and WAS
| Goout TO comment facetiously upon the
case when the girl said;
Mr.. Fawcett. Nh guess Ahll have TO
ask yo Ioh vacation. Ah'm all In
| why, what's the matter, Hally?" asked
| Mr.. Fawcett.
"Ah guess Ah'm sunerin' from nervous
Id Brost5ratiop, sen. replied Hally Nah
You certainly have n charming map
there seid Mr.. Fawcett. Where did
| YOU get TT"
"Ah lest went to ball las night. sah.'
replied Hally solomnly. The fracas oc-
CURED thcah. Mr.. Fawcett"
| who did it,
Haly looked at him In hurt astonish-
ment and finally said
MIR: Fawcett. did yo' evah go into
| Sawmil?"
why certainly" said Fawoett
"Evah see that great big, roun' saw
! that go a-wnZzln' aroun' an slashn' UP
| lowGs?' pursued Hally.
Frequently" said Fawcett' who won
dered whittier tho conversation was trend
ing
'Well, Mr.. Fawcett. v jes back up agin'
| that ar saw and then yo' tell nc which
! teeth dun cut yo," answered Hally with
! nnaty,
or the now acts added TO "A Society Cir
Gus" at the I1ipPodrome. that given by
! Woodward's trained seals and seallons is
| by far the most remarkable. These clever
performers appear TO be almost human
| and their work seldom falls to arouse un-
| bounded enthusiasm The ballet comic
1 OTera and water spectacle arc Sull given
and servo to hll out a splendid bin.
Every spring the chorus-sirls of Broad
! ways musical shows give a ball, largely
ard the public which longs 10 obtain
view OF these Sprghtly dumsels at close
raESe. This year the event occurs at Muir
ray HI! Lycclun. tonight Tho affair
yill naturally begin late and end carly.
Nycttc Gullbcrt Ia appearing in song re-
cltals at the Lyccum theater. giving on
various Sunday nights selections Ike
"ChGnsona Pompador' and "Chansons
Crnolinc.'
Noria Roaeathal already celebrated
among modern pianists, wno VIII make a
concert tour I'm America, scored remark
able trumphs this past season in Berlin
Vienna and Paris. The ROscnthal tour
VIII begin in New York some tmo In the
middle OF next November. after which he
win play in most OF the larger cities OF
the United States and Canada. The tour
VIII extend TO tho Pacific coast.
The ShubertS expect to make ono more
musical production before the end OF the
current season. Tho piece Is TO be called
The Social Whlrl,' and VIII see the light
OF day. or rather night, on March 10, in
Charles f. Doty and Joseph Herbert and
the music was composed by Gu9tav I[rc-
Ecr. The company is TO include Adele
RItchie and Joseph Coync.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-18
THE DRAMA IN NEW YORK.
Lenten Falling OF Noticeable at All
the Theaters.

NEW YORK. March T.-Theatrlcal
managers generally blame Lent for the
inactivity at this season of tho year. And
Lent undoubtedly does have much To do
with general dullnesS In the matter OF
Sramailc productions a slight falling of
I'm attendance and interest is noticeable,
oven nt the leading thcatcrsr
De WOLF Hopper Is back I'm this city In
"IIappyland," opening at the Cosluo The
enlargement liz for four weeks only. The
at6ry OF this comic opora has TO do with
The efforts Of King Ecstatcus TO pass OF
lis daughter Sylvia as the Crown Prince
OF EIysin The popular musical numbers
OF the piece are How ] Love Flowers"
"NIinnotte." Hail. Gentle Eros" " Twas
tho Rose," anl "Cupids Garden" The
o. 81 Is the same as tnat which supported
Mr. Hopper during his engagement at the
lyric thcatcr earlier in the season.
Al tho New York thcuter Klaw & Er-
lnneor made revival OF their Drury Lane
spectacle, "EIumpty Dumpty,' which was
nIaycd Tor several months ut the New
Amsterdam theater last season. They are
r-cgentlng II with all the elaborate seem
ery and costumes utilized during Its long
run at the latter house, with the origi-
nal ballcts and with practically the samo
cast Frank Moulan and William c.
Schrodc, who made hits here last year
in INC roles Of Little Mary and tho
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-18

\. : p ~ inc Lyric thcater this
n snlsh School Girls" com
sS "ters end Stripes "A two
Il eoSSntdy. ~ Is presented, in
" chorus girls ere seen 10
1ssss - TIC vaudeville part Of
y r,a,gh aI,ghlsins such artists as
'%'as, brothers OF the ia
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-18
THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE SUNDAY MORNING MARCH is, 1906

ater who at tho Same time engage In
other occupations I'm which they compete
with shrewd business men,
Apropos OF The Divine Sarah's'' present
visit to this country, Robert Snackleton
the novelist. tells an amusing story OF the
great actress when last che playing
here In America, at which time no was
reporting on ono of the New York City
d1llcs. The particular assignment which
gave birth to tho Wit of the French act
!css was thls-he was to interview all the
celebrities possible on the engrossing top
10, III there were on eleventh command
ment. what should IL be?"
Madam Bernhardt he found at break
fast In her rooms 1T the Holland house.
charmngly 9owned, en- nogliSce, OF
course, and Intent upon Il pot OF coffee
and loaf OF French bread yard long.
She knew little English. he knew less
French. but somehow they got through
his Introductory compliments and mis-
question.
IAN eleventh commandments OK
claimed the lady. with n characteristic
raising of the eyebrows and quick little
gesture Of her graceful hands, you wish
me. then, To play the role OF Moses? No,
No. Say to your man that there must
never, never be another commandment.
It is too hard to keep those wo have
now"
And that answer. added Mr shackleton.
was the best of all he rcceived.-Los An
geles Times.
IT Is clear that the season now fast run
ming 20 close Will take its place as one
Of exceptional success. Perhaps the ar
UStic achievement may bc small. but from
the point Of view OF the boX-odice and
that after all, is tho guiding line in Che
thcater or today. the year has been un-
usually satisfactory. Managers feel con-
solcd for tho lCanncSs that attended the
last few seasons. when play-goerS refused
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-18
Am1oNs THIS WEEK.

Irr TpEATER-Paulinc Hall.
FTesday and Wednesday
,r.srssday afternoon, Creston
Hrssnealre," Friday and Sat
,-d Saturday afternoon.
/ IHeATER-"A Fight for
ltsslf OF week; The Moon
f-.Stsr" last half
H-yaudeville. all week
qy.rER-"The High School
-, except Saturday,
a Nil be at the Salt Lake
-.siay night and Wednesday
rrht IN the comic opera
[g,Ty and Edward Paulton.
<rlnle" The star IS StIll
iSe cast which so largely
lhe success OF Dorc8s -
rstropolltan run. The list
puss OF Josephine Knapp,
kesby, May Bouton Ethel
Hrh Scott. IaEthc Wills,
"a Godfrey Stein. Charles
z Young. Lyman White,
a George Hall, j. p. Don
- All have achieved Sue
crk opera stage and sew
rosably Josephine Knapp
4 s.e!n. have won stellar hon
ssgng OF the opera, every
10 Even most intelligent con-
n costumes are beautiful
Bsaltn Of color 10 the hand
r.uti provided by the scenic
rsrkt will play an engagement
rs ard matinee at the Salt
fG beginning next Friday
VI present his last year
nscaIre," superbly mounted
zzpany OF excellent players
which has established It's
sy as q stage entertainment
q Tarslngton'S novel OF the
n announced as a most i'm
ze,lon. Mr.. Clarke has now a
-fers where he has appeared
stfal comedy romance. who
play OF such healthful at
- Honor" which will be pre-
ce New Grand Theater four
atd5eSday matinee, commenc-
= 3 play OF sunshine and
- carries with II lessons
1Relsr and pure love, Thrill
Egrate with bright. snappy
a story that plays on the
faithfully picturiEg the life
Fozhnhood. 1t is not Il gall
n fell dress play, but q play
and conditions Of men and
Ne and admire a hero.
rAD1r's Daughter" Will be
New Grand Thcatcr next
rAy and Saturday. THE
laughter" is a realistic pre-
e dolngs and dangers OF
nl sIllls by the revenue men
-Asa districts of Kentucky
ontainlng n story Of hero
rl9l OF brave deeds and ex-
ssness, courage and cool
foonshlners a romantic
PES throughout. There are
pgnt scenes. and each is
scenic environment from
Z hrry ], Buhler and w.
Plenty of happy fun
Enlshes smiles. There VIII
saturday matinee.
lerns the corner this week
eill which. under nor
IL Is said. would contain
Three OF the acts are
me top-liner Will be Ca
ard dogs. There Is Il laugh
the man-llke little crea-
'nslr funny stunts. Mig
Inc chic little French
~ some new dances. songs
-Huons. She comes here
Angeles Orphcuin. where
PAYING q two weeks en-
hlrd turn win be "A Wo-
lNss, a s1tirical cxpIoita-
frank Rae and GusSie
s. act is that Of Les Au-
81 dancers from Paris, An
@st Of De Harport. who
~ IN a fashion that caused
70 indorse II az "one OF
90 acts OF the entire seq
siIeum." ]. Frank Ely an
sNsces, songs and stories
furnishes "a Revolution
,.aL License No IL. or The
= Ia, az the Lyric thcater this
sn.lSh School Girls" com
srs %ers end Stripes " a two
eoSlhsdy. ~ Is presented. I'm
En chorus girls ere seen 10
The vaudeville part Of
contains such artists as
'@'as, brothers OF the ia
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-18

NV "IU UbdIN OH VIC UIIIbI9-
c"mtort.-Chica2o Tribune.
Like almost every ono else who has
seen forty years OF theatrical life" says
bronson Howard. ~ think the stage Just
meM ls ,oNoEnLrdencd with scenery and
swnmped with extravagant clothes This
condition canEot be kept up much longer.
Inc managers cannot stand It. 1t is too
expensive and the rivalry between them,
ShSh trying To outdo the other, must
orlnS about a reaction that VIII do away
With the whole scheme"
,, Ihe Shakespeare festival week given by
lasting from April 25 to %. win this wear
consist OF The Tempest Much Ado
About Nothing" Hamlet" with scenery
IN inc evening and without scenery 1t a
h'a'iuees lWelith Night Julius Coc-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-03-18

dollars now and again on the artlsts'
c"mfort.-Chlcago Tribune.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-02

ing and each evening the balance of
the week.
Furniture, carpets, rugs and mat
tings get sharp send off for the next
three days at McCabe's. that will make
history on their big third floor.
Expert manicuring, shampooing and
thorough treatment of the hair and
MAIl given BY Mrs. Sol Levi, 7s6 Sew.
enLeenCh street. Old phone west SO.
A silk sensation for the next three
days at McCabe's, which will not be
matched again for a long time, SO
cents, 40 cents, SO cents per yard.
DR.. Biederwolf has called a meeting
of the executive committee and all
subcommittee in connection with the
evangelistic meeting at the rink this
evening at the close of the service.
The dainty new waists and the new
line of ladies' suits shown at Nc
Cabe's are causing the feminine resi-.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-02
EXAMS F03 HOSPITAL
ATTENDANTS HELD SOON
At Cities From Which Greatest Mum.
FER Of Applications Come-Quai-
fications Required.

Examinations for attendants in the
hospitals for the insane VIII be held
by the Illinois civil service commiss-
ion the latter part of this month in
various parts OF the state. Male ap-
plicants bust be between the ages of
81 and As years and weigh not less
than $50 pounds. Women should be
between the ages of Is and As years
and weigh not less than 125 pounds,
Men start at S25 per month with board.
lodging. and laundry, and women SIS
per month.
Il is the desire OF the commission
to conduct the examinations in at
least a dozen different cities so it is
largely dependent upon the residents
of the various cities and the districts
surrounding them as to where they
will be held. The communities pro-
ducing the largest number of appli-
cants will get the examinations. All
applications should be addressed t.
Joseph c. Mason, chief examiner,
Springfield, ILL.,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-02

dents of this section to crowd the big
busy suit department as never before.
Fertilizer, steam dried, odorless for
lawns, gardens and farms, delivered to
any address in town at $1.50 per 100
pounds. Special price in ton lots.
Twin City Rendering company; phone
403 west.
You don't need blisters, poultices.
plasters, and so on. They are out OF
date. For rheumatism and every form
of pain, use Anchor Pain Expeller.
Subdues Inflammation and gives rest
to tortured nerves. 25 and so cents.
Miss Brandenburg has returned from
Chicago, where she attended the open
ing displays of midsummer millinery.
She brought with her large line of
pattern hats, as well as street hats, to-
gether with beautiful assortment of
hats for misses and children.
The Plattdeutschen Schwestern will
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-02
Postmaster Robbed.

G. w. Fouts, postmaster at River
ton. Iowa. nearly lost his life ana was
robbed of all comfort, according to his
letter, which says: For 20 years
had chronic liver complaint. which led
to such a severe case of jaundice that
even my finger nails turned yellow;
when my doctor prescribed Electric
Bitters; which cured me and have kept
me well for II years" Sure cure for
biliousness. neuralgia, weakness and
all stomach. liver, kidney and bladder
arrangements. A wonderful tonic At
Hartz & Ullemeyer's drug store. zoe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-02
DEMOCRAT WINS At OMAHA
James C. DahIman is Elected Mayor
by Big Majority.

Omaha. Neb., May q James c.
Dahlman, democrat, was elected mayor
of Omaha yesterday over Erastus A.
Benson by surprising majority. The
total vote. according 10 unofficial re-
turns. was: Dahlman, 10,247; Ben
son, 1856, making Dahlman's plurality
2.792. The vote for the socialist candi-
date was small. AS councilmen as well
as the others were elected at large, it
seems safe to assume that the demo
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-02
CITY CHAT.
LaSalle is the best coal.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.

LaSalle is the best coal
Buy home of Reidy Bros.
Half price sale. Pru-ri-ta store
Half price sale. Pru-ri-ta store.
Tri-City Towel Supply company.
Kerler Bros.-your carpet cleaners.
For bus, baggage, express call Robb's
For bus or express. Spencer e Trefz
Fiebig sharpens and repairs lawn
mowerS-50 cents.
For bargains in real estate call at
81 Twenty-ninth street.
Buy a Bowman lawn weed cutter al
Benefits sporting store.
A good lawn requires a sharp lawn
mower Take it to Fiebig.
Lowest summer prices on hard coal
at Mueller Lumber company.
Cleaning, pressing and dyeing. Pan
itorium, 1909 Second avenue.
Fly screens. improved make, for sale
at Mueller Lumber company.
Ice cream and ice cream soda at
Peterson's, 1914 Third avenue.
mace work. 1526-152S Fourth avenue.
New machines for sharpening lawn
mowers at Fiebig's. 1917 Third avenue.
Plenty of fresh fish every day at
Aten's fish market, 1910 Second ave
nue..
Lewis single binder. the famous
straight scent cigar-annual sale s..
100000.
See Gus Fisher FOR terms on all
kinds of cement work. 1923 Fourth
avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. T. Setterdab, are
the parents of a son, born Tuesday
morning.
The Rock Island Sand e Gravel COM
pany has jus. received cars of Hook
ing Yarey coal for domestic use.
Special meetings for the promotion
of self-denial and the general interests
OF the work in Rock Island will be
conducted by Staff Captain Cowans at
salvation Army hall tomorrow even
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-02
TAKES DAVENPORT CASPLANT
J. r. Porter, Representing Merging
Company, Is On Hand.

J. F. Porter, president of the Alton,
Granite City & st. Louis Traction
company, has arrived In the tri-cities
as the personal representative of the
owners of the Tri-City Railway & Light
company, which has purchased the
utilities of Rock Island, Moline and
Davenport. He will be known as resi-
dent director. Today he took over
control of the Davenport Gas & Elsc-
trio company for the new concern. He
declined to make any announcement
of his plans for the future.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-02
Change Date of Convention.

Henry c. Schaffer has returned from
Bloomington. where he attended a
meeting of the executive committee of
the Association of City Clerks and
City Attorneys. The dates of the next
meeting. which will be held in Moline.
were fixed. June 20 and 81. 1t was
formerly set for June II, but the Moline
people asked for a change.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-02

give a big bazaar. and dance at Turner
hall May 3, afternoon and evening. The
proceeds will be used toward the fund
for San Francisco sufferers. Admis-
sion Is cents. Gentlemen 10 cents ex-
ira for dancing
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-02
Bath Room Fixtures

a GOOD time to fix up your bath room. We
have fine assortment of high grade niCkle
plated brass bath room fixtures, all the latest styles
in sanitary devices, at rock bottom prices. Here
are few samples. Many others just as good
Heavy oak bath tub nicely finished. nickle plated
arms at CSC.
Nickle plated bath tub sponge holder adjustable to any
size tub, at CSC.
Nickle plated l9 in. towel rack, at 39c.
Sensible nickel plated toilet paper holder, at lOc.
Nickle plated tooth brush holds for brushes at Soc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-02
Gratis have made a clean sweep.
Smith Reelected in ST. Paul.

St. Paul. Mimi, May Mayor Rob
ert A. Smith. democrat. was reelected
in the municipal election yesterday
defeating his republican opponent
Luis c. Hoffman. by majority when
the unofficial returns indicate will be
approximately 1900.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-02

With the words, I'm all right.
named Kelly, in attempting TO board a
Rock Island freight train at the Eigh
teenth street crossing, lost his hold
and was ground to pieces under the
wheels of the train.
The accident occurred about / 40
yesterday afternoon. Kelly was warn
ed by the Burlington fiagman, Thomas
LinZy, that he was standing too neaI
the railway tracks, as the Rock Island
freight train No. 375 was moving east
and a Burlington switch train was ap
preaching from the east. Kelly's re
ply was. I'm all right. I'm going to
catch this train Flagman Linzy told
him the train was moving too fast. but
the reply was I'm all right" and as
he said this he tried to board the
train. He caught the rod, but lost his
foothold He held on, and half drag
ged, and half running with the train,
he crossed the street East OF the
crossing he stumbled over the dirt
piled along the track, and entirely los
ing his hold. was whirled under the
moving wheels. The trunk of his body
was almost severed by the wheels,
his left leg was ground TO pulp, the
left arm cut off. and the right hand
mangled In addition he received cuts
and gashes about his head. and body.
He was killed instantly.
Identified by Companion.
The body was removed 10 the Knox
undertaking establishment. where ii
was identified this morning by Dan
Scanlon. another laborer, who was
with Kelly a short time yesterday af-
rernoon between , and O'Clock. Scan
lon said that he and Kelly had been
employed together for few days at
Atkinson. on the steel gang of the
Rock Island there. He knew nothing
of KeIly's family or home. though he
understood that he came from New
York state. He gave the coroner a
number of names of members OF the
crew at Atkinson. and investigator Is
being made TO learn ali possible a5ou
tie man.
Coroner Eckhart conducted an in
quest this morning, the jury hearing
the evidence of Stephen T. Murphy of
South Rock Island. the conductor: J
s Solomon OF this city. brakeman;
William Brashar of Peoria, brakeman
w. B. HarrI of Silvis. fireman: anf
Martin Cavanaugh of Silvis. the eng.n-
eer. Testimony was also given by
Scanlon. Thomas Linzy, and A. c.
Sheesley. the barber at the Harms no
tel. who Witnessed the accident.
Was Not Intoxicated.
Kelly is a man of medium height and
weight. aged between 40 and 80 years.
His clothing was rough, and his gen
eral appearance indicated that he had
for some time been employed as la
borer.. There was nothing about his
person by which TO identify him. Ac-
cording to Scanlon, Kelly had been
but was not intoxicated. and
the flagman says that though Kelly
spoke as though he had been drinking. |
he did not stagger.
Caught Between Cars.
COntrariness on the part of Dennis |
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-05-02
Stomach Troubles.

Mrs. Sue Martin. an old and highly
respected resident of Faisonia, Miss.
was sick with stomach trouble for more
than six months. Chamberlain's Sto-
mach and Liver Tablets cured her.
She says: 81 can now eat anything I
want and am the proudest woman in
the world 10 find such a good medi
cine" For sale by all leading drug
gists.