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The Indianapolis Journal

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1901

Page

3

Foxy Quiller Impresses at English’s Opera House

De Koven and Smith’s comic opera Foxy Quiller drew a large crowd last night led by Jerome Sykes Helen Bertram Adolph Zink Grace Cameron W G Stewart Julius Steger Louis Cassavant and Georgia Caine The company highlighted laughs strong singing and baton like choreography with Sykes delivering witty lines and Zink delighting in both Japanese and Napoleon roles The cast also featured memorable numbers including The Vendetta The Tarantella and The Song of the Sword with a grand finale chorus and impressive sword work

Foxy Quiller Quiller Harry Donough Walsingham Binks Traderuseumr Adolph Zink Liliputian Mr. Zink Apoleon Helen Bertram la Colomba Miss Bertram Mr. Steger Miss Caine Julius Steger Stewart Steger Cameron

Opera by Kian and Erlanger Delights London Audience

The production pleased the audience with verse about Carrie National Beon’s letter to Gunner Morgan and a detailed staging. The dockyards at Portsmouth Corsica coast and the Governor’s castle scenes unfold with three distinct settings. A splendid double chorus and fine costumes capped the performance.

Carrie National Beon Gunner Morgan Kian & Erlanger Portsmouth England Corsica

Vaudeville At Grand Opera House Delights Patrons

Stanley and Wilson lead a week of entertainment in a society sketch Before the Ball with Miss Doris Wilson singing well and Mr Harry Stanley mimicking a clarinet voice to roaring applause. The Streator Zouaves perform bold military maneuvers including a rapid sixteen foot wall climb as audiences cheer, and Biograph pictures like Shooting the Chutes and McKinley in Canton cap the bill.

Stanley Wilson Grand Opera House Mr. Stanley Miss Wilson Doris Wilson Harry C. Stanley Oscar P. Sisson Kether Wallace Joseph Stanley Walter Terry Neliie Elmer Miss Weber Canon Patterson China Victoria McKinley Canton

Me and Mother at Park Theater lavishly praised

Langdon McCormick's new play Me and Mother was performed at the Park Theater yesterday afternoon by an excellent company directed by Stirling and Maguire. The simple tale of old fashioned folk disrupted by city villains unfolds with bright lines and dramatic mill sequence led by Little Joe.

Langdon McCormick Park Theater Stirling & Maguire Beldin Jules Loveday Mary Blynn Little Joe Charles Macklin Jim Dudley Maud Cooling Ery Blynn Jim Charles Diem Sleepy St Charles Webster Martin Waller Eugene Kay Colonel Bancroft Daniel McCarthy Delancey Richardson Mabel Trunelle Jean Kate Ridgway

Burlesque Show at Empire Theater Receives Poor Review

The High Roller Burlesque Company opened a three day run, edited for city audiences, but the performance proved tiresome and suggestive with a disrobing incident during living pictures and a weak feature in Benny Hur, marking one of the poorest shows seen this season at the Empire.

High Roller Burlesque Empire Theater Living Pictures Benny Hur

Stage Notes Highlight Park Theatre Beckons Audiences

Notes of the Stage report seat sales for Mrs Fiske in Becky Sharp at Park Theatre. Also mentions The Still Alarm at Englishs with a Ben-Hur like chariot effect. Maud Adams stars in LeGion at Englishs next week. President’s Marine Band plays Tomlinson Hall. Zoo Indianapolis draws crowds with nightly avenues and occasional animal clashes. Kidnapped in New York melodrama stars Harney Gilmore at Park Theatre in the final three days.

Joseph Arthur New York Harney Gilmore Park Theater

Monks of Malabar to Open This Week in Odd Comedy

The current week features four acts by Howard Hall with Mr. Gilmore cast in a strong supporting company and new scenery. The Monks of Malabar by J Cheever Goodwin and Ludwig Englander for Francis Wilson is a topsy turvy comic opera with catchy music and a dreamy Oriental flavor. It is booked at English tonight tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow night.

Howard Hall Gilmore Malabar J. Cheever Goodwin Ludwig Englander Francis Wilson

Social Roster Highlights From City Visits and Parties

Mr and Mrs Herman Lieber plan Europe sailing May 9. Rushville's I C Kinnear visits M L Howe. Mrs L T ruster of Aurora IL visits her son at Chalfant. Brown duo return from New Orleans. German Literary Club meets with Emily Fletcher. Many guests travel for Easter and spring events. Minuet Club closes season with dance at Brenneke Academy. Mrs A B Howe hosts cards and Merry Kuchre Club for birthday. Dozens of hosts and attendees listed with violets and greens decor.

Herman Lieber Europe I. C. Kinnear Rushville M. L. Howe Aurora, DL Chalfant W. H. Brown New Orleans German Literary Club Emily Fletcher Lydia G. Millard Miss Millard Katharine Wallick Clara Feuchring Central Medical Cinch Club Oneida Hotel George N. Catterson Maria George Edwin Hunt Misses Smith W. H. Coleman New York Bess Brown Oxford Maud Coulter Mary Evans John H. Dipps Nowbear Club English Opera House Annie Katie Gleason Milas Gertrude Muelser Minnie Cohn Josie O'Brien Addie Lynch Ernest Seton-Thompson T. C. Day Mr. Thompson Day Charles F. Sayles Joseph A. Milburn Mr. Milburn Chicago Milburn Sayles Daniel Stewart Mary Carey Eleanor Carey Vassar Ruth Carey Somers Washington Charlotte Scott Minuet Club Brenneke Academy Helen Roach Mabelle Raffety A. B. Howe KE. Tiff A. E. Johnson M. L. Salter du Gann C. W. Harvey Seidel N. A. Walker C. C. Gilmore P. B. Trone William Donaldson H. C. Moore T. J. Cook Bieler H. 8. Malpas J. L. Bieler Gertrude Droege Katharine Sigler C. L. Trusler Aurora Howe Cora Hewitt Nelle Mowrer Lella Salter Ethel Harvey

Local News Items Highlight Illness and Community Events

Police Superintendent James F. Quigley remains ill and confined to bed though not considered dangerous. Lectures at Tabernacle Church and a gymnastic exhibition at school No. 45 promote civic engagement. Also noted are a church meeting, a bee life talk, a Chicago telegram about a son, a lightning damage claim, railway mail exam results, an insanity declaration, a Brunswick Hotel deal, and Lt. Harry Campbell’s leave visit from the Philippines with comments on investing and reenlistment rumors.

James F. Quigley J. Cumming Smith Tabernacle Church Adolph Moss Twenty-third Street First Baptist Church Samuel H. Brubaker R. S. McKee North Alabama Street Chicago Walter McKee Captain Right McCarty New Jersey Germania Hall Leon O. Bailey American Finance and Trust Company New Brunswick New York City Richard Olney Alexander A. Porter Henry E. Howland Charles T. Barney Oliver Ames Bailey Harry Campbell Fourth United States Infantry North Slnots Street Philippines

Arrest of A L Bolen for Theft Charged in 2 Dollar Case

A L Bolen of the National Electric Company at 124 East Washington street was arrested last night and charged with stealing $2. The warrant for his arrest was sworn out by Walter A Royse.

Arthur L. Bolen National Electric Company East Washington Street Walter A. Royse

Smile A Little Ode By Elia Wheeler Wilcox

Poem fragment urging readers to smile through hardship. Cites enduring burdens of life, comforts others with a bright face, and notes smiles brighten weary tasks and lost fortunes. Mentions author Elia Wheeler Wilcox and the 18 line item title.

Suit of Isaac Ciener Versus Indiana Wholesale Dealers

In the Superior Court Isaac Ciener sues the Indiana Wholesale Dealers Association for 3000 damages. Trial paused repeatedly due to deaths of interested parties. Lew Wallace Jr and Bernard Korbly led for the plaintiff and defendants respectively. the defense team includes Henry Spaan and William A. Ketcham. The verdict hinges on the definition of barrel house and its implications for liability.

Isaac Ciener Indiana Wholesale Dealers’ Association Lew Wallace, Jr Bernard Korbly Henry Spaan William A. Ketcham

Jury retires in Lucas Little case with verdict pending

In Cumberland, Mary A. Lucas sues saloon keeper John W. Little for 10000 damages claiming her husband was killed in a quarrel at Little’s saloon. The jury retired at 9 yesterday and may seal a verdict if reached overnight. The judge noted that Lucas must prove Little or his bartender sold liquor while the husband was intoxicated.

Mary A. Lucas John W. Little Cumberland Little P. W. Bartholomew Lucas

Will probate plea filed over Randall estate protest

An attempt to probate the will of Stephen M. Randall near closing time was interrupted by a protest filed by Randall’s daughter’s attorney. The protest claims undue influence and notes the daughter’s seven children, with the estate going to a son aged sixteen.

Stephen M. Randall Randall

Executors and Administrators Appointed in Local Estates

John F. Carpenter named executor of Jonathan C. Randall's will with a $1,000 bond. William Treiber appointed administrator for Bettie Ross's estate with a $250 bond. William B. Pentecost named administrator for Shepler Fry's estate with a $6,000 bond. Petition filed seeking guardian for Frank A. Metten, declared a person of unsound mind.

John F. Carpenter Jonathan C. Randall William Treiber Bettie Ross William B. Pentecost Shepler Fry Frank A. Metten

Colored men Samuel Baldwin and Edward McCarthy in assault case

Samuel Baldwin and Edward McCarthy were tried in the Criminal Court yesterday for assault and battery with intent to kill Joe Reeves. The pair, drunk, quarreled with Reeves at David Cox's drug store at Capitol avenue and Twenty-eighth street on the evening of March 3. Reeves intervened but was nearly beaten to death. The jury will render a verdict today.

Samuel Baldwin Edward McCarthy Joe Reeves David Cox Capitol Avenue Twenty-eighth Street Reeves

Court records from Indiana courts brief list of cases

Superior and Circuit courts dismissals, default judgments, and costs in multiple cases. Dockets include William Stegle v Siegle divorce dismissed. State ex rel. Sweeney v Marer costs. Emma Drummond v Charles dismissed. many damages and costs orders. criminal assault case tried. new suits filed including mortgage foreclosure and company actions. Supreme Court minutes and various certiorari and brief entries.

Superior Court John L. McMaster William Stegle Bessie Siegle State of Indiana John Sweeney Philip Marer James M. Leathers Emma Drummond Henriette Charles Isaac Ceiner Indianapolis Wholesale Grocery Association James P. Baker Christian A. Fritsche Rudolph Fritsche Irwin Shryer Next Friend L. B. Shryer Brown-Ketcham Ron Works Circuit Court Henry Clay Allen Cora Taylor Andrew J. Taylor Pais Oe Cora Watkins Pliny W. Bartholomew Mary A. Lucas John W. Little Fremont Alford Samuel Baldwin Edward Seca The Railway Building and Savings Association Columbus P. Preston Rone Starr Piano Combe Starr No Company F.leebert Repiense Ctreuit Margaret Town George Yorce Supreme Court John F. Littell Willam N. Burns Clark C. C Subway Company Patrick McGuire White C. Co Martin

Appellate Briefs and Transfers Across Courts

Tippecanoe and Hamilton counties feature appellate briefs and transfers including Lena Treschman versus Edith Treschman and Vincent Case et al. versus Martha Bennett administratrix. Citizens Street Railway Company versus Lillie M. Shepard notes opposition to additional authorities on petitions or rehearing.

Lena Treschman Edith Treschman Tippecanoe C. C Supreme Court Vincent Case Martha Bennett Hamilton C. C Citizens’ Street Railway Company Lillie M. Shepard

Arkansas Republican mentions Judge John McClure in Little Rock

Judge John McClure of Little Rock, a former chief justice and long-time Republican delegate, visited Bates to obtain depositions and renew friendship with A. W. Wishard.

John McClure Little Rock Ark Bates A. W. Wishard Wishard McClure State of Arkansas

FINE PICTURES ON VIEW OF WESTERN ARTISTS AT LIEBER'S

The fifth annual Society of Western Artists exhibit opened last night at Lieber's in Indianapolis under the Indianapolis Art Association. A two week public showing features 106 paintings and six statues with works by Duveneck, Steele, Wendt, Forsyth, Corwin and Adams among others.

Society of Western Artists Hi. Lieber Art Gallery Indianapolis Art Association Society Detroit St. Louis Cincinnati Cleveland Chicago Duveneck T. C. Steele Brookville J. C. Shaffer Evanston Mr. Wendt Forsyth William Forsyth Ohio C. A. Corwin Pauline A. Dohn Henry Wade Rogers Atha Haydock Caldwell Emma B. King Long Island Avon Whitewater Winifred Adams L. H. Meakin Bessie Hendricks Woodruff Place Kaelin F. Reaugh Oak Cliff Tex Vincent Noworthy J. Otis Adams Otto Stark Nocturn Fred C. Sylvester Carl Gustav Waldeck Charles Francis Browne Edmund H. Osthaus Toledo

New Scientific Building Funds Discussed at State University

Representative John W Cravens of Bloomington met Auditor Hart to review the 100000 appropriation for a scientific building at the State University. One half may be drawn July 1 1902 and the remaining 40 percent January 19 1903. Trustees plan a meeting soon and may begin construction this fall.

John W. Cravens Bloomington State Hart State University Cravens

Deputy state supt of public instruction resigns to pursue degree

Fassett A. Cotton, deputy state superintendent of public instruction, has tendered his resignation effective April 1. He plans to seek the nomination for state superintendent and will use the interim to attend college. Mr. Jones has not decided on Cotton’s successor. The job pays $1,500 a year.

Fassett A. Cotton Cotton

Mandolin Orchestra Organized In Indianapolis

The Indianapolis mandolin orchestra has been permanently organized with officers: J. B. Cameron director Eugene E. Noll concert master Frank McNeely president Kennith Jeffries vice resident Henry Nathan secretary God rey Mack treasurer Charles Bohan manager Applications for membership must sent to the secretary.

Indianapolis Mandolin Orchestra J. B. Cameron Eugene E. Noll Frank McNeely Kennith Jeffries Henry Nathan Godrey Mack Charles Bohan

Branigan and Herriott File Bankruptcy Petitions

William D Branigan of Edinburg filed a bankruptcy petition in U S Court with liabilities of 6424.44 and assets of 1. Ephraim Herriott a farmer from Needham township Johnson county also filed a bankruptcy petition showing liabilities of 2412.00 and assets of 293.

William D. Branigan Edinburg United States Ephraim Herriott Needham Township Johnson County

Allen Chosen and Federal Appointments Noted

Senator Beveridge visited town while Allen letters and rural delivery extend to Lewville on April 15. The Tell City National Bank gains a $0 capital, with Michael Bittinger president and Gustave Hutchsteiner cashier. Postmaster Homer G. Cox appointed at West Union. Interior Department admits Freeland Lambert Sweveland to practice. Stamp agency changes abolish Lafayette office while New Albany increases Nellie L. Stoy salary to 600 yearly.

Beveridge New York Lewieville Henryey Carrier C. N. Sweet Homer G. Cox West Union Parke County Michael Bittinger Gustave Hutchsteiner Henry Lafayette Harry L. Bryan Nellie L. Stoy New Albany

Miscellaneous News From The Federal Offices And Abroad

Frederick E. Coyne, recently named Chicago postmaster, fled his $500,000 bond at the Post Office Department. The President proclaims the purchase of islands Cibitu and Cagayan in the Jolo archipelago. Navy changes place F W Dickins on Brooklyn and C N Thomas to Oregon. General Greely denies Alaska military telegraph line sufferings. Yukon travel remains normal. Fred Davis, an American citizen from Cincinnati, died returning from South Africa on the Maince. Ohio officials plan a San Francisco launching trip for the battleship Ohio. One or two special trains may carry Governor Nash and others home. William Corcoran Eustis named third secretary at London. he will replace Joseph H Choate Jr as ambassador.

Frederick E. Coyne Chicago Post Office Department Cibitu Cagayan Jolo Navy Department F. W. Dickins Brooklyn Aston Station C. N. Thomas Oregon London British War Office General Grosvenor Ohio San Francisco Duluth Cleveland Nash William Corcoran Eustis United Sates Joseph H. Choate Bassador Choate Eustis Morton

Kentucky Sailors Rewarded For Algerian Rescue

Two sailors from the battleship Kentucky received French silver medals and diplomas for courage in Algiers when they helped four French sailors after a boat capsized. The honor was accepted despite questions about Congressional approval, since the sailors acted in the line of duty.

Tial San Francisco Philippines Pacific M. de Lanesson French Republic Ee Department P. Ausseress Patrick Mullen United States Kentucky Algiers

Daily Criminal Record from Easly and Other Cities

A compilation reports Ada Harris stabbing death of Ella Humphreys in Easly Alabama amid suspected affair with Richard Harris. Ede Ward Thompson in Georgetown Kentucky killed her two year old Edward Jr and herself. motive unknown. Other items mention Joseph H Conlon’s arrest in San Francisco for stolen registered mail totaling 13 000, Charles Friedman’s murder of his two children in Brooklyn, Meyer Weisbard’s coroner inquest in New York, J C Durham’s arrest in Pineville for Santa Clara murder, and Barker’s Jersey City court appearance after shooting Rev John Keller in Artington New Jersey. A $10 reward advertised for the killer's capture.

Easly Ala Ada Harris Ella Humphreys Richard Harris Joseph H. Conlon San Francisco Thomas United States Circuit Court Charles Friedman Brooklyn Zucca New York Meyer Weisbard J. C. Durham Pineville Santa Clara County California R. P. McClincy Hattie Durham Schiessly Colonel McGlincy Jack Wills Robert Briscoe Thomas G. Barker John Keller Artington N. J Jersey City Barker Siy

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Dutterick Patte Bissel Pettis Dry Goods Co Hartshorn Schleicher Martens Just Paul Hl. Krauss J. BP. Mullally Monument Place W. H. Messenger East Washington St Mother High Roller Burlesque Company Maud Adams Prowman United States Marine Band Indianapolis Tomlinson Hall Zoo Ft Personal and A. L. Bolen Emile Elia Wheeler Wilcox Lucas Case Jury Board of Guardians Martha V. Wilkinson Board of Children's Guardians of Marion County Board of Children’s Guardians Marion Circuit Court Zola Rankin Martin Wilkinson Wilkinson Board of Children's Guardians Marion County Circuit Court the Court Record Et al Brief Tippecanoe C. C. Appellant Appellate Court A. W the Society OF Western Artists Lieber's F. A. Cotton Allen Naval Root Ious Phillippines Daily Criminal Record Emerson Co Ee Pe Pierce Indiana Dental College Department of Dentistry University of Indianapolis W. Coe Delaware Obie Sirceta
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