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THE PHILADELPHIA ISTQTTIEEK TUESDAY MORNING, NOVEMBER 14, 1899 5 HATS TRIMMED FREE OF CHARGE Infn Mi 3J Li U1 MARKET AND EIGHTH STREETS The Kind You Have Always Tuesday, as Usual, is a SPECIAL MM DAY Here A Group of New Productions, Including The Christian and Ckis and The Wonderful Lamp, Presented Last Night Some Novelties in Vaudeville and Good Revivals also Claimed Attention Bills Reviewed. RICH ELEGANT EXCLUSIVE ture oi jnas. ii. ietciier, ana nas ueen made nader his personal supervision for over 30 years. Allow no one to deceive you in this.

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Kouglit has borne the signa Signature of ASK PENSION CHANGES G. A. R. Wants Modifications of Existing Law for Soldiers and Widows WASHINGTON, Nov. 13.

The Committee on Pension Legislation, appointed at the rpcATir 1 1 nmun 1, i -o Ti i a of the Republic at Philadelphia, called at the. White House to-day and presented to the President the report adopted at the encampment asking for a modification of certain regulations relative to pensions. The report asks the President to direct that the practice of refusing pensions to widows of soldiers who have incomes of a year or more be discontinued, and that the limit of Income in such cases shall be raised to 5250 a year. The committee was with the President for more than an houi and a half. The committee stated that Mr.

Evans, the Commissioner of Pensions, was heartily in accord with these suggestions, he maintaining, however, that the remedy lav entirely with Congress, as in his Judgment the existing pension laws did not warrant such construction. The President listened with great attention to all the committee haft to say and in conclusion assured them that their remarks would have the fullest consideration. AS TO CORPORATION LAWS Industrial Commission Hears Testimony on New Jersey and West Virginia Statutes WASHINGTON, Nov. 12. The Industrial Commission to-day heard testimony bearing upon the corporation laws of New Jersey and West Virginia.

Mr. C. N. King, representing the New Jersey corporation agencies, attributed the popularity "of New Jersey as a place for the incorporation cf trusts to the fact that the Stafe granted a more liberal charter than do most other States. He thought, however, that under the New jersey iva both and public were protected.

Mr. A. P. Nevin, a New York attorney, who represents several corporations originating in West Virginia, said that companies Incorporated in that State were not required keep agents- there nor to have on file anywhere in the" State a duplicate list of stockholders. Mr.

J. Ernest Smith, an attorney-at-law, of Wilmington. stated that the Delaware corporation laws were very similar to those of New Jersey, the principal difference being in the lower tax. CHAMBERS RESIGNS Chief Justice of Samoa Gives Up His Office special to The Inquirer. THE INQUIRER BUREAU.

1410-12 Street N. W. WASHINGTON, D. Nov. 13.

William Lu Chambers, of Alabama, chief justice of Samoa, tendered his resignation to President McKinley to-day. Justice Chambers was appointed by President Cleveland with the consent of Oermo'n'o-and England, the other governing powers in Samoa. It is understood that the Justice was offered a flattering judicial position by the President, but he declined it. He will submit his. final report to Mr.

McKinley tomorrow. C. W. C. Pension Certificates Issued.

ISSUE OF OCTOBER 31. PENNSYLVANIA. Orlirinal John D. Lents, Philadelphia. $12: Preston Biasey, Philadelphia, $ti: M.

Uibson. Cochran's Mills, Arm-i litme. fJi; Lilian Koflinan. Minersvil.e, Scbuvl-kill. SO: Charles? Moore.

Philadelphia, $ti; James M. McGeary, Ieronda. Westmoreland, $fi: William fa pp. Mechanlesburg. Cumberland, $6.

Restoration and increase Hobert Dresser, Newton. Bucks. $10 to $3o; George Forrest, dead. Monaca. Beaver.

$14 to $17. Restoration and Reissue Albert Irsh. ConneautviUe, Crawford. $14. Increase Bazel White.

Klrby tireene. $8 to $10: Samuel Sehreadly. Harris-bnrg. $6 to $12i Reissue and Increase Martin Cary. Plymouth.

Luzerne, $8 to $12. Original Widows Special Acc'd, Not. 2. Annie H. Tv-eon.

Ji-fTersoETllle. Montgomery. Emma Wil-helm. York. York.

$8: Mary Duffy. ltoliyar, Westmoreland. Mary Lamb. Scranton, Lackawanna. Catharine H.

Smith. Cowanesque, TiogM. Marv A. Col well, Riniersburg. Clarion.

Anna C. Shearer. Freeport, Armstrong, $8 Original Widows Special Acc Nov. 3. Mary A.

M.thison. Uerruantown, Philadelphia, $8. Mexican War Widows Special Acc'd. Not. 2.

Maiv J. Cramer. Grant, Indiana. $8. NKW Jfc-RSiiY.

Oriciual A. Madison Ten-bitiok, Elizabeth. $10. Increase Jesse Ford, Mil.vilK. $8 to $12.

Original Widows. Ktc. Eliza rtcchba un. Newark, minor of llliain Lyon. Morristown, $10.

Original Widows Special Aco'd. Noy. 2. Eliza W. Norcross.

Pem-beiton: Haniet E. Archer. Bordentown, $8. MARYLAND. Original Jeremiah Fisher, Lantz.

$6. Increase Francis L. Brown, Frederick. to $12. MAN AND MONKEY Experiment In Duminianlsm at intb and Arch Museum A number of local scientists who are students of anthropology are engaged in making a unique experiment, the outcome of which is awaited with much interest by believers in the Darwinian theory of the descent of man from the Simian or monkey species.

The chief point to be settled is whether it is possible to inculcate a monkey with human-like traits and manners by placing it at an early age among the surroundings of the average human child and subjecting it to training of systematic character. It is known that of the many different species of the Simian tribe the orang-outang is the most intelligent. It exhibits a striking facial resemblance to low orders of the African race, and in captivity i speedily learns to deport itself something like a reasoning being. The difficulty of procuring a baby orang-outang has for a long time precluded any experiment like the one in progress now in this city, as the parents will slaughter their offspring rather than suffer them to be captured. Chance, however, led to the capture, of a two-weeks-old orang in Borneo several months ago.

This rare prize was imported to America bv a well-known animal of this eity. It was purchased bv C. A. Bradenburgh. of the Ninth and Arch Mv Beam, where it is now domiciled under the supervision of the Dar vinian scientists.

Mr. McGonigle, as the Borneo waif has been christened, Isjjrobably the most fortunate member of Tiis species that ever existed. He is to be reared amid the luxurious surroundings of the pampered scion of a millionaire. His abiding place is a veritable crystal palace. It is a Targe room with walls of French plate glass and furnished like a child's nursery.

There Is a set of furniture made expressly to order, carpeted floor and toys of every description. In his happy little home Mr. McGonigle is waited on night and dav by two trained nurses. His physical welfare (and just now he Is undergoing the ordeal of teething) is looked after by Dr. La Barre Iieamy, one of the enthusiastic anthropologists who are directing the novel LIT BROTHERS, Market and Eighth Sts.

WALNUT. "The Christian," a drama In four acts and a prologue, by Hail Caine, presented at the Walnut Street Theatre, under the management of LleWer and Company. The cast: onn Robert Drouet Lord Storm Charles Rowan Horatlp Drake Edgar L. Davenport Lord Robert Ure Harold Rnssell Archdeacon Wealthy C. Leslie Allen Father Lamplugh Frank C.

Bangs Paraon Quayle Guy Nichols The "Faro King" Charles Maeon Brother Paul Oscar Eagle Mrs. Callender Mrs. Georgia Dickson Polly Love Helen Lowell Betty Carrie Merrlleea Letty Evangeline Irvine Kettle Jessie Bradford Liza Perdita Hudspeth Glory Quayle Miss Allen In the advance notices of "The Christian" which have been sent out it has been asserted with due solemnity that Mr. Caine had changed his book for dramatic purposes with a view to "amuse." If that announcement was ever seriously made it should at once be recalled. In the plays which have proved the most lasting successes the intention to amuse has at least shared with the intention to ennoble or instruct, and those who have any doubt on this score may consult the gentlemen who make It a business to write plays.

There is no time, a moment or two excepted. In which any candid critic would call "The Christian" Who, realizing the significance of such a theme, would expect an "amusing" play? The only amusement throughout four acts, and an unnecessary prologue, is furnished by minor characters in the story, and of these Mrs. Dickson as Mrs. Callender Is chiefest of the chief. For the moment we waive the question of logical sequence, and mention a minor part first.

Bat this is not to say that "The Christian" is not a most Interesting play. The fact that the audience is wiping its eyes oftener than it laughs bars the advance notices to the effect that the play is amusing; but it opens the way for the serious element, and that, of course, is the dominating element in "The Christian." So far as the prologue itself is concerned it might as well be eliminated. The conditions which It pretends to describe might be outlined in a sentence or two from any one of the leading participants, with almost as much effect and the play' itself be left stronger, and if we may be pardoned the phrase, more Intact. But Mr. Caine, as a playwright, with all his power of description and his power of analysis, does not possess to any remarkable degree the power of condensation.

Hence we have not only the unnecessary prologue, but a second act, entirely pictorial in the" first half, and therefore without necessary bearing on the development of the plot. The second half had better be seen to prove its possibilities. They were not especially developed last night. If "amusement" were the highest purpose of the dramatist we would never have had "Julius Caesar," "Othello" or "Hamlet;" but those days, perhaps fortunately, have gone. The plays, however, survive, and when they are no longer produced they still represent the aspiring players.

In last night's presentation is seems to have been deemed necessary to make certain changes in the original cast. Philadelphia is different from New York, voir know, with a fair percentage of intelligence remaining on the aide of Philadelphia. But there is no questioning Miss Allen's success in the role of Glory. Her winsome-ivess in the prologue is admitted. It coula not well be denied.

But Is it possible that a woman who had remained pure througi such a series of scenes as the audience is has endured, would resui to the of a Cleopatra when threatened win. nothing except death? Nevei once in the minor scenes does she falter or utter an insincere note, but it must be said that while she there makes an effective play, she does not convince the audience until the moment that she falls into the arms of John Storm. There re moments in which she moves the audience to tears and the audience is largely hardened. Frequently sie makes the most hardened smile. Always she is pleasing.

But the New York run, to the contrary notwithstanding. 6he most assuredly Is not consistently convincing. There was noth ing more delightful than where she appeared not anxious to convince; nothing less so than where she made her usuai efforts to achieve the ame result. Second in the cast was Mr. Davenport, who has given the Philadelphia public nothing that was not manly or heroic.

The part is evidently not to his liking, but that is one of the fortunes, we had almost said, of war. Mr. Drouet is entirely satisfactory in the more quiet lines, but he lacks strength where he needs it most. Mr. Russell Lord Robert attains no eminence until the card scene, but there it gives evidence of strength for the failure to prove which his lines alone are responsible.

The sympathetic role of Polly Love was satisfactorily portrayed by Miss Lowell finp whn riaa rend Vi rtnnlr fihnnlH I fail to see the play, if for no other reason i than that all should be instructed where the author's purpose to amuse fails. The play is beautifully staged, and the handling of the "mission mob" all that could be desired. Chris and His "Wonderful Lamp at the Onera House "Chris and His Wonderful Lamp," book by Glen McDonough. score by Sousa, came to the Chestnut Street Opera House last evening, and scored an immediate and an overwhelming success. The cast: The Genie Jerome Sykes Chris Wagstalf Edna Wallace-Hopper Scotty Jones Joha Page Lovemoney Randoloh Curry The Grand Vizier In Etheria Curry Pettingill Herbert Carter Al Khizar Herbert Carter Kelwell Chas.

Drew Captain of the Guards Frank Todd Fannr Wigging Ethel Irene Stewart Aladdin Emily Beanpre Mips Prisms Mabella Baker Amine Nellie Lynch ACT I. Scene 1 A room in the New England home of Professor Cypher. Scene 2 Grounds surrounding Miss Prisms' Academy (Emens). Scene 3 a. Grand Central Depot.

Forty-second street. New York City; b. Aboard Ship; c. The Land of Etheria, Aladdin's home. ACT II.

Scene Aladdin's Palace Gros). ACT III. Scene Gardens surrounding Aladdin's Palace (Gros. Taking the old story of Aladdin and bringing it up to date is what Glen Mac-Donough has succeeded in doing, and having bright, catchy, tuneful music, such as can only emanate from Sousa. and also having pretty, graceful and catchy girls in big bunches, it's no cause for wonder that Klaw and Erlanger, and B.

D. Stevens, the owners of "Chris," seem fated to reap a rich harvest. There have been many extravaganza's produced in this and in other cities, likewise alleged comic operas. "Chris" is labeled as an extravaganza, but it is above that, and closer to the real thing in comic opera than often happens. The story starts with the sale of a defunct old ew England professor's belongings, and Chris Wagstaff, a gay New York bov, buys the old lamp and upon rubbing It an up-to-date genie, who loves Martini cocktails and has a thirst of fifty years' standing, appears.

Off to Prism's academy then do travel Chris and the eenie. and from there a-e traivor'ed. in the real old, presto, change style to a railroad station, aboard ship and to Etheria, where Aladdin lives. There the lamp is stolen from the genie, who slakes his thirst and after severe penalties have been placed npon the presumptuous mortals, the lamp is regained and all ends in happy misdeal harmony. With such a 6tory and with such a composer, chance is given for color in costume and harmony, and very ably and very cleverly are the chances accepted.

It is safe to say that no prettier pictures have ever been put upon the stage than those in "Chris." The costuming is beautiful and lavished with disdain of cost; the stage settings are gorgeous, the principals and the chorus are among the best that can be had. Bright epigrams sparkle through the dialogue; delicious dances by graceful girls add emphasis to the tuneful songs, and to cap it all cornea a stirring new march from the brain of the March King "The Man Behind the Gun," a typical Sousa composition which the gallery promptly adopted and which will surely be as popular as many others from the same composer. There are a number of airs which will be heard wherever one turns. Perhaps the most attractive la that of "Fannie." sang by Chris. A chorus, entirely vocal, Awake, Awake," contains some bright color and sonorous chords, and Fannie's love song, with a waltz movement, is also catchy.

But there are so many that one wants to hear again that the entire score would have to be printed to mention all the good ones. For such a production Edna Wallace-Hopper Just fitted the character of Chris. Of coarse she can't sing, but she is always like a bit of bisque ware in appearance and Is a prime favorite, because she thoroughly understands how to please an audience. Six encores did she get for singing "Fannie," and what that song would have gained if it had been sung by Ethel Irene Stewart, "the Farnle," it would not' be hard to conjecture. Miss Stewart has an excellent voice and handled the music that fell to her most admirably.

The love song and her first solo both won repeated encores. Jerome Sykes, as the Genie, did the heavy comedian part to perfection and had a barrel full of bright things to spring. "Cowless milk from a horseless wagon" and "A man should only have his name put up twice; once on 'his shaving mug and once on his tombstone," are a couple of samples. One of the decided hits is that made by John Page, as Scotty Jones. His forte is acrobatic in its scope and intensely funny throughout.

Nellie Lynch, as Amine, the talking doll, led the dancers, and her pas de deux with Scotty Jones earned an enthusiastic encore. The several groupings and marches are superbly arranged and the butterfly ballet in the second act is a revelation of what can be accomplished with electricity and pretty girls who know how to dance. Slaves of SinPeople's "Slaves of Sin," dramatized into five acts by Louis Cordel. presented at the People's last evening for the first time in this city. The cast: Fabio Roman! and Coutt Oliva.

Thomas E. Shea Guila Perrari ja8. j. Cassaday Albert Huselton Alf. Rumble Andrea He-iry Testa Father Morettl J.

E. Gilbert Camella Wm. J. Carnes Countesn Romani Terese Deagle The play is a dramatization of Marie CoreIlirs story, "The Vendetta." It is very similar to the piece of the latter name which was brought out some ten vears ago. and might poet as its phoenix.

The theme of the book and in some cases its words have been adhered to, but Miss Corelli has a trick of using her English in a way which hides the manifold inconsistencies of her stories. This being lost in the play, they are here glaringly apparent. The story, laid in Italy, tells of a wealthy lord who supposedly dies of the plague in giving assistance to another of its victims. He is deeply in love with his wife, and after coming to life in the family vault (for of course that must happen) goes home and finds her in the arms of his best friend. He is wild with rage, and as he has not been seen himself takes another name and devotes himself to a fitting revenge.

This, after three more wordy acts, he secures. Thomas Shea as Faliof Is quietly effective In parts, but fails to rise to a good opportunity in the resurrection scene in the second act. Then again his theatricals dark glasses disguise as Count OUva savors too much of Madame Vine in "East Lynne." J. J. Cassaday as Guido.

the friend and betrayer, is too Intensely dramatic. Henry Vesta as Andrea, a rag picker, has a principal part, but makes the mistake of thinking that the whole play; depends on him. Terese Deagle, in the part of the Countess of Romani, Fabio's wife, was acceptable. J. E.

Gilbert made a good priest. The play was well mounted. To-nfght "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde." Vaudeville at the Grand Three hours of good specialties is the program at the Grand Opera House.

The acts are so evenly divided in point of popularity that it would be a hard matter to pick any favorites after Gus Williams and Cora Tanner are excepted. The former had his audience with hfm from the time he came on until he left the stage. He is the same old German of earlier days, only that he brings his humor up to date. His imitation of a country girl playing a waltz in ten keys drew for him roars of laughter. His megaphone, through which he reads alleged cable dispatches from all parts of the world, however.

Is getting rather ancient. Cora Tanner and Elwood Bostwick in "My i Husband's Model," were especially good. Miss Tanner as Alma Falrchild, who thinks she is being deceived, gets all out of the part there is in it, while Mr. Bostwick is a good second. John C.

Fox and Miss Katie Alien in "The Flat Next Door" have scope for their abilities. Among the other acts, which are so meritorious that it would be unfair to pick one above another, are: The Juggling Thorns. Wayne and Maddox, comedians; Miss May Stuart, Shakespearean character Impersonator: Mr. and Mrs. Augustln Neuville, In "A Rehearsal With Interruptions;" Frank and Don, comediaus; Maud and Augustus Sohlke, in Filipino novelties: Bred Clarenze's Quintet, Mile.

Azara, electric effects, and Taclanu, female Impersonator. Next week Banda Rossa and Mme. Tavary will be the leading feature, and it is said the sale of seats is already enormous. Chins Ling Foo Keith's By quarter past 12 yesterday Ke.th's Theatre was moderately filled. At half past one it was impossible to secure a seat for love or money, and a glance over the program explained It.

The exigencies of vaudeville booking sometimes result In what is called an "all star aggregation This is true of this week as far as he variety firmament is concerned. Ching Ling Foo, the Chinese conjurer, heads the bnl and his entrance, as was the case last summer, was the signal for a breathless hush, which continued until the magician had made his first remark. This latter, by the way, unlike "hot" waffles, has more than the name to bear-him out. His work is clever and clean cut and the genial way in which he smiles at his peculiar idea of American slang captures the house at once. Ching Ling Foo gives much more of the performance to his assistants than he did, his chief work being the great bowl of water trick.

But wuat he did was wonderful and quite illusive. His troupe numbers four. Watson, Hutch-ings and Edwards are back again with their comedy, "The Dramatic Agent," which Is old enough to be new, and got the usual continuous laughter. Lyd'a Dreams, the ventriloquial marvel, gave a pleasing little skit entitled "A Sporty Cousin, and Harry C. Stanley and Doris Wilson presented the amusing comedietta "Before the Ball." Maxwell and Simpson, with their Illustrated songs; the William Martell Family, bicyclists; Dillon Brota-ers, parodists; biograph; Baby Lund, vocalist; Montiere Sisters, acrobats; rkodto nrl rkrtn slnoapa an.4 .1 Lucy Holman Hinchcliffe, baritone; How1! ley and Leslie, Claude Thardo, dancer: Stella Rinehart, clog dancer; stereopticon views were also in the program.

Vaudeville at the Auditorium This week's show at Gilmore's Auditorium is warranted to cure the worst case of mental despondency on record. It simply smoothes out the wrinkles of one's brain. The name of the company is Ful-gora's European-American Stars a name which though formidable enough in itself, does not, perhaps, indicate the wealth of fun that reigns. In the program there is everything that the jaded witness of vaudeville expects to find but It is so different. For Instance, Mr.

and Mrs. Arthur Sidman present a pastoral sketch showing the comforts of a winter in Red Rock, X. Y. Unlike many so-called bucolic skits it breathes freshness and originality with a touch all through of wholesome humor. Josephine Gassman sings rag-time tunes as if she enjoyed the vocal exercise.

There was no doubt that the audience did. Then there are the quaintly wise sallies of Billy Van, who makes everyone laugh without descending to the vulgar. What with Little Fred's wonderful dogs, the sharpshooters, the whistling solos and the much appreciated efforts of Williams and Tucker, no one has a reasonable excuse to miss this week's offering. Melodrama at the Park If "Under the City Lamps" does nothing else it throws the calcium on villainy. Every other character is a rascal, and they are all busy.

When not trying to injure one of the mild characters of the play they put in the time doing each other. Harry Mainhall was one of the "letter perfect" ones, and though his part was a shallow one, he managed to get a whole lot ont of It, which Is as great a compliment as could be paid him In this In- MOLINEUX TRIAL TO-DAY FAMOUS CASE SCHEDULED TO COMMENCE BEFORE GOFP Unless Some Valid Reason for Adjournment Is Given There Will Be Xo Postponement Special to The Inquirer. NEW YORK, Nov. 13. Roland B.

Molineux's trial for murder is scheduled to begin to-morrow before Recorder Goff in Part 2 of the Court of General' Sessions. The case appears upon the calendar of the court and the trial must pro--ceed unless some valid reason for adjournment is given. Judge Fursman, who is sitting in the criminal part of the Supreme Court, and Assistant District Attorney Osborne had a conference with Judge Giegerich in the county court house to-day. Bartow S. Weeks, Molineux's attorney, had asked Judge Giegerich to vacate an order he had made transferring the Molineux case from the Supreme Court back to the Court of General Sessions.

As a result it "was announced that Judge Giegerich had denied Mr. Weeks' motion and had held that Molineux should be tried in the Court of General Sessions. Jlr. Osborne has received an affidavit signed by Joseph Koch, manager of an advertising agency, who claims that a young man resembling Molineux called at his place of business on December 14 last to make arrangements to hire a letter box. Another person called a week slater and hired a box in the name of Cornish." Mr.

Weeks declares that these new facts are not material. The only effect of Koch's statement, thought, would be to show that it was certainly not who had hired the letter box in the name of CHINESE EXCLUSION AS Commission Abont Equally Divided a nil Report May Influence Congress WASHINGTON, Nov. 13. Whether Chinese exclusion should be applied to the Philippines is among the subjects engag-ir5 the attention of the Philippine Commission. Considerable evidence bearing on the matter has been collected and it is -expected that a recommendation will be made which may have considerable influence In shaping the course of this Government and the action of Congress.

It is mnderstood that two of the members of the Commission, Messrs. Denby and Worcester, have expressed themselves us favorable to exclusion. General Otis, it is assumed, also would be for it, and the attitude of Admiral Dewey Is understood to be favorable to Chinese admission. President Schurinan's position is unknown. It was stated to-day in an authoritative d.ploniauc quarter that in case the United States adopted a permanent policy of Chinese exclusion in the Philippines there was little doubt such a course uid cause China to be less friendly in her cooperation with the plans of the United States to extend our trade the Empire.

Pension Granted Barley's Mother WASHINGTON, Nov. 13. A pension of per month was granted to-day by Commissioner Evans to Adelaide W. Parley, mother of Ensign Worth Baglcy, who was killed in the war with Spain. Rhode Island Officials at Exposition Governor Klisha Prer.

of Rhode Island, ac companied by the members of his entire staff, amveu in niiaaeipnia late yesterday afternoon to attcDfl the lixrreltion. They registered at the Hotel Walton and spent last eenine nt the theatre. They will remain here unll to-morrow evening, spending most if their time at the Exposition grounds. FEHALE MAIL. That sounds more contradictory than it is, when attention is called to its being a description of the largest mail received by any man in the United States exclusively from women.

This "female mail" fa received by Dr. R. V. Pierce, the celebrated specialist in women's diseases, chief consulting physician to the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buf-J alo, N. Y.

I It is only fair to say that it is not the man that women write to, but the doctor. One of the remarkable features of this, correspondence is that years after a cure has beeu effected, grateful women continue to write to Dr. Pierce, being thankful for health and for the kind and fatherly advice, which was blended with the physician's counsel, and which was so helpful in preserving the health when regained. The offer of a free consultation by letter is extended by Dr. Pierce to every sick and ailing woman.

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13. A heavy snow and rain storm, accompanied oy fales of wind, causing loss ot life ana amage to shipping, prevails In the. maritime provinces and Newfoundland. Special Offiocre Eobtermerer and McWii-ltanis. or the SeTenteenth police district, are still making a viscoroua bunt for tbe uerpetratora of the Sundav morning robbery at St.

Tbomaa Roman Catholic Church. Seventeenth and Munis streets. 0RR1.HA hard vaac 1 TUWV a yuu, ui on the Exposition has been Improved since It was first put on, and is holding its own with anv that has been given by Dumont's Minstrels this fall. Most every one has visited the original show, and the many take-offs are therefore fully appreciated. Trelawny ot the Well Broad A more thoroughly pleased audience has seldom assembled at the Broad Street Theatre than the one which followed the alternately humorous and pathetic incidents which Ptnero has put into the life of Rose Trelawny.

There Is a quaint naturalness to the whole play that commands attention, even though the general theme Is one that has been used before with perhaps as ApA.aAnAoa Hut ia irraat fhnrni Kreit cin'Lii rut i of this production, and which places it be- a 1mi 1, in ia lilo-VtikBt- rftntr i yuuu taui ui of comedy performances, is the uniform brilliancy of the cast. This is the last week of "Trelawny of the Wells," and there will be Wednesday and Saturday matinees. Because She Loved Him So Chestnut The fourth And last week of the presen- tation of William Gillette's delightful far- i cical play, "Because She Loved Him So," began at the Chestnut Street Theatre last night. It was evident from the laugh- ter and applause that the audience was fully in touch with Mr. Frohman's clever coterie of players.

There Is much in the play to commend It to those who desire an ovunlnir'a rprtalnment that Is as amus ing as Tt is interesting, and it is quite probable that the final week will be productive of continued large audiences. Knickerbockers at Trocadero If you desire to enjoy a hearty laugh, hear good solo and chorus singing and see a number of shapely females arranged In many changes of handsome costumes yoa should pay a visit to the Trocadero this week and witness the performance of to Knickerbocker Burlesquers. There is not a null moment 11 ma me use on ine sseicu tier on iuuaj uum i falls on the lively, epicy burlesque, "The Absconder. UOU OI lucse puns nuuuuu In funnv situations, bright dialogue and songs galore. In the olio tne Wright Sisters, who have changed their act so It is now one of the best in the dancing line; the Brothers La.

Moyne gain laughter and applause by their horizontal bar performance, Rosalie imitation of English serio-comic makes a hit, as do also the specialties of the Armstrong Brothers in parodies, repartee and dancing; Bert and Sophie Leslie, well-known entertainers, whose work, as usual, gained them much applauso This was also accorded Alf Grant, whose songs, sayings, etc. were all up-to-date. City Sports at the Lyceum Phil Sheridan's City Sports at the Lvceum yesterday and gave a generally satisfactory performance which Included two breezy burlesques, "Troubles in a Boarding House" and "The Four Married Men." During- the latter there were introduced several striking ballets and dances. In the olio the best act was given by the Brothers Lowell, acrobats, whose feats were exceedingly clever. Carr and McLeod did an entertaining musical act, and Miss Fanny Lewis tried her best, no doubt, to sing several ballads, but her pipes were clogged at times.

Phil Mills and Billy Hart worked oft some new gags, and Nelson and Milledge did a really clever comedy sketch. Mlss Alice Leslie was coy and agile in songs and dances. "The Imp's Ballet" showed a dozen girls In scant costumes. The Bill at the Dime The reproduction of the Jeffries-Sharkey fight in the moving picture machine was one of the big cards in the theatre of the Ninth and Arch Museum yesterday and the audiences were as enthusiastic as it they had been at the ringside. The Illustration of the manner In which the fight was contested is exceedingly like the original affair and as this is the first exhibition in this city of any pictures appertaining to the fistic encounter It only natural that the Interest should be quite lively.

Accompanying the pictures wai a strong galaxy of vaudeville acts. stance. Franklyn Hill figured as the per-gecuted hero. He was strikingly llfce iat Goodwin both In appearance and epeecb. He made a hit.

Thomas Brldgeland was a handsome and energetic villain, and was burlesquely assisted in his 'deviltry by William Blakely as Solomon Einstein. A rerv clever bit was contributed byahiUlVt Spencer as a child of the street. She has In her the making of a good soubrette. Frances Wiliard was as teartul as could be wished, and won the sympathy of the audience. The stage settings were realistic.

Forepangh's-Shall We Forgrive Her A large audience welcomed the revival of "Shall We Forgive Her?" at Fore-paugh's yesterday. This popular drama, showing the struggles of a repentant woman striving to live down an error of the past. Is one of Frank Harvey's best. Miss Carrie Radcliffe naturally and sympathetically acted the sad role of Grace West, the heroine, her work In the second act. where her husband learns of her former life, and where she pathetically Pleads for pardon, calling forth encore after encore: John J.

Farrell, as Oliver West, an artist's engraver, gave a coherent interpretation of a stern and unforgiving husband, wavering between love and an exalted conception of honor Miss Florence Roberts' role of Joanna, Oliver housekeeper so upright that she tilted backward wa Effective. As Aunt Martha, "the angel of the house," Miss Henrietta Vaders ws consistently pleasing. Miss Jennie Ellison as Nellie West and Walter Gilbert as Reggie Walton, In love with Voiile were a humorous pair or turtle Cecil Owen and Mark Price were congenially cast. The rest of the cast in-cuided Albert Sackett as Paul Ellsworth, fighting parson; William C. carr, ur.

McKerrow, a famous oculist from Edinburgh, and James Barrett as Jerry Blake, a miner. Border Drama nt tlie National With all the realism of frontier life "The Great Train Robbery" was presented to the patrons of the National Theatre The scenes are laid in an express office, where the jealousy of men over a fair daughter of the superintendent leads to plots to ruin the favored suitor. A shipment of gold, over which the favored li i i. la to he stolen. The plotters accuse the cashier, and the wedding is annuled.

The train having the money Is held up and the express car in most realistic manner blown up and the safe looted. Then follows the capture In the mountains, the vengeance of the wrongly accused and retribution. Frank Kildav. W. V.

Danous, Louis Weil and Miss Florence Lytelle are the leading figures in the drama. The introduction of six noted Cheyenne Indian chiefs adds thrilling realism to the production. There are also specialty artists who assist in making the show a rapid consumer of time. The Romany Rye Glrard The versatile and highly satisfactory Durban-Sheeler Stock Company at the Glrard Avenue Theatre played "The Romany Rve." George K. Sims' highly dramatic production, last night.

The play is a trifle too long, but abounds In stirring climaxes an 1 is splendidly staged. Walter Edwards carries the leading role, a part played by such an artist as Robert Man-tell and again showed his versatility and ability, although apparently none too familiar with his lines. Miss Ethel Browning weU executed a decidedly touching feminine part, Mintrel at the Eleventh Street There is a genuine treat in store this week for the patrons of the Eleventh Street Opera House. In the first part thee are a lot of very catchy songs, of a varied character, to suit all tastes. "Man-dv Lee," sung by James McCool, is one of the prettiest ballads heard there this season, and the way It was rendered elicited generous applause.

Other songs by j. M. Kane, Joseph F. Hortlz and J. M.

Woods were well received. Among the specialties are "The Society Cake Walk," Introducing a number of very "swell society" people; several songs illustrated by magic lantern views; and "The Wonder of Liquid Air," In one act. The burlesque 1 New burners will be upon application to The United Gas Among the artists were John Healy, the black face comedian; Delonj Brother, comedy Manjorlta and Eugene, Gomedy sketch artists; Celeste Wynn, character comedienne; Edwin and Kittie eagon, illustrated songs; Raymond and Clark, acrobatic comedians, and Pelot, the comic Juggler. The curio hall was filled with an unusually Interesting group of exhibits. The Satonki's Hindoo Fakirs were very prominent in the attention of the visitors, and they performed many mystifying tricks.

But the chief feature was Cora McNeal, the electric girl, wao performed feats that were marvelous. One of them was to hold five men securely to a billiard cue which she simply touched with the end of her finger. Tiie Don Juans' Impalement act; Jerry Thompson, whlttler; Ottura, Japanese macl-clenne; C. W. Mack, human salamander; Mme.

Duboscq. floral wonder; Young Amerlcus, equilibrist and Mr. McGonigle, the missing link, were among the many other attractions. 1 Another Schley NiarUt Thursday night of this week at the Chestnut Street Opera House will be a great popular occasion. It will be a-Schley night.

Rear Admiral Schley, with a large party, will be present in boxes to enjoy Klaw and Erlanger and B. D. Stevens' superb production of the Sousa extravaganza. 'Chri "and the Wonderful Lamp." This will be Admiral Schley's farewell visit to Philadelphia prior to his embarking in command of the South Atlantic squadron on the flagship Chicago. In honor of the Rear Admiral's visit the Opera House be beautifully decorated with flowers, flags and patriotic emblems.

Chicago's Grand Opera Season CHICAGO, Nov. 13. The annual grand opera season of the Maurice Grau organization was opened at the Auditorium Theatre to-night under auspicious circumstances. The vast house was well filled to welcome the stars In "Tannbaus-er." -At the last moment it was necessary to change the bill somewhat owing to the indisposition of Fraulein Milka Ter-nlna and M. Van Dyck.

Susan Strong took the part of Elizabeth -in place of Miss Ternlna, Mme. Nordlca going into the cast as Venus. Heir Dipple took the part of Tannhauser In place of M. Van Dyck. Mme.

Olitzka took the place of Mme. Schumann-Heink as Eln Hlrt. David Bispham as Wolf ran was also given evidence of his popularity with Chicago audiences. The chorus was most efficient and the stage setting brilliant..