Indianapolis Journal, Volume 50, Number 359, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 December 1900 — Page 3

THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1900.

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We Wish You All A Merry Christmas Pettis Dry Goods Co. A is. Merry Christmas To All. We wish to thank our pat' rons for the very liberal manner in which we have been remembered with their trade In the Jewelry busl ness, quality Is often a matter of price, but we shall always try to give you the first, regardless of the last. G. JU. ROST 15 North Illinois St. Opposite Bates House. WE WISH YOU A Very Merry Christmas Have you done all your buying? If not, we are open until noon to-day. Paul H. Kraoss 44 East Washington St Christmas Jewelry We carry one of the nicest lines of Diamonds and Jewelry- in the city, . with . the vety lowest expense. Therefore we can sav; you money. Diamonds in Rings, Studs and Ear rings, $10 and upward. J. I. 2 CIKCLL; STIIEET Indiana Dental College Department of Dentistry University of Indianapolls (or all kinds of dental work. The fees are to cover the CMti only. i Receives patients from S a. m. to 6 p. m. ' 8. W. Cor. Delairarc and Ohio Streets. Fire Insurance Written in Leading Companies. CWKKORD AKRICK, 10 North Pennsylvania Street. AMUSEMENTS. Joseph Arthur's Xew Indiana Vlmj, Lost 111 v er, at English's. "Lost River," a new melodrama of life In louthern Indiana, from the pen of that popular playwright, Joseph Arthur, who was formerly a resident of Indianapolis, was given a triumphant reception on Its lirst presentation In English's Opera House last night. Mr. Arthur long ago found that tho secret of winning commendation at the hands of the public lies in providing plays that shall have as their foundation & simple, affecting love story, eurrounded by plenty of life and action, with a liberal dash of comedy interspersed. 'X-.ost River" answers all of these requirements, and, although the rules of dramatic construction are at times set at naught, an immensely pleasing effect Is produced, hence the play Is beyond criticism. In face of the tremendous outbursts of applause and the frequent curtain calls last night, only a carper would call attention to faults in the construction of the rlay or in its mechanical movement. Of the latter let the truthful author speak for himself. His friends in the audience end In the boxes (tho latter filled with members of the Columbia Clubj would not rest content until they called the haplesa author before the curtain for a sj-rt-ech. The talk proved one of the choicest tjern of th stanon. Mr. Arthur said; "Ladle and Gentlemen, and Members of the Columbia Club I commend your fortitude ni couraKC ia coming away from your homes on Huch a night as Christinas ve, leaving your Christmas trees, your wives, and husband-, und sweethearts, to coma here and my play. I thank you. I hope you v.-Ill be compensated. Things have not goi.s Jut as smoothly as we would like to have them, but we have done the boat wa could under the circumstances. I fully appreciate your applause. I intended Lost P-lver' as a Christmas gift to Indiana. (Applusp-J 1 hopo you will Ilko my play ns well an ! do Indiana and lis people. fAjplaue.J I have never advocated authors before tho curtain. I leel that authors should

always be content to have the clever actor speak his speeches; therefore, I shall make mine very brief. Uut I am content with the actors In the cast. I am extremely glad to be at home, again. I left here when my boyhood was In llower hearty laughter with hair. Kencwed laughter. Indies? and gentlemen, I shall address you as friend nothing, no title could please me better than to be called the Hoosier dramatist. and I trust that the gracious applause that you have accorded my play to-night will encourage me to hoie that ome day I may enjoy that honor. Good night, ladles and gentlemen." The bicycle and aqueduct scenes in the play were slightly marred by hitches in the handling of the mechanism, but the audience realized that this was due to the brief space of time which elapsed between th? arrival of the big production trom New York and the tlmo of beginning the performance. To-day's matinee and right performances will be given with the same smoothness that made the piece a tremendous hit in New York. The scenery displayed is of unusual richness, the view of Ora's dooryard an exquisite rural scene being so picturesque that It drew out the rarely accorded testimonial of applause. The tollgate incident, in which Ora dashed through the gate on her foam-flocked horse, closely pursued by the two Wirtz toy?, also mounted, was a striking bit of stage realism. So also was the reeue of Ora from the waters of Lost river flowing through the famous aqueduct. The Messrs. Llebler & Co. have provided Mr. Arthur's Interesting p.ay not merely with a sumptuous scenic iress, but also with an Interpreting company of uncommon merit. The rank of William Courtlelgh, Hans Robert, Mary Sanders, P. Aug. Anderson. Charles Abbe, James Lackaye, Mabel Taliafero and Ada Dwyer In the theatrical profession is too well known to need detailed comment here. If the work of any of the players stood out from that of the rest, it was that of Mr. Anderson as BUI Louokes, tho rustic villain, of Miss Dwyer as Grandma Gates (a wonderful character tit) and of Mabel Taliafero, the youthful actress as Angle Vollner, the "Dutch" girl. Miss Kugenle Thais Lawton, a somewhat noted beauty from Louisville, is introduced to the public of Indianapolis In this play in the trying role of Gladys MIddleton, the female villain, which she sustains with much ability. The West Baden or Lo3t River quartet U'of quite sufficient ability to Justify the printing of Its members' names on the programme, which has not been done. The Inimitable ballroom scene In the West Daden Springs Hotel and the unruly mob at the aqueduct are fine examples of clever stage grouping and direction. "Lost River" should prove a strong Christmas attraction. The Grand Strong Vaudeville D111. Continuous vaudeville, with an entire change of programme, drew to tho Grand Opera House yesterday afternoon an audience that almost filled the seating space of the theater a showing little short of wonderful on the , day before Christmas, when theatrical business is always expected to be dull. The only explanation of this reversal of an established order of things is that vaudeville of the kind provided by Manager M. C. Anderson at the Grand rills a long-felt want in this city. Not only is this week's programme of the highest order of excellence, but the numbers are given with a smoothness that would carry a less worthy performance to success. The men who attend to the scenery and proptrties have become thoroughly versed In their duties, so that the various acts are given in enJoyably quick succession. An attractive feature of the new regime at the Grand is the corps of polite, tastily uniformed ushers that has just been added. The purpose seems to be to leave nothing undone that might promote the comfort of patron. This week's programme Is started off in a striking and pleasing fashion by tho inimitable exhibition of trick comedy cycling given by Zeh and Zarrow, whose reputation is International. Hayman and Hayman Introduce some bright dialogue, "and one of the duo. in a clever Hebrew makeup, sings several funny parodies on popular songs, accompanied by stereoptlcon pictures. Tom Lewis and Sam J. Ryan appear In a novel sketch, entitled "The Two Actors" (one In black face) that Is almost funny enough to make a dyspeptic laugh. James and Lucy Allison, eaid to have come from the Palace Theater, London, are good singers, but excel in musical clog dancing. The comedy sketch and acrobatic specialty of tho four Huntings la a whole entertainment in itself, both In excellence and variety. There Is a fifth member of the Hunting family, too young, however, to do anything beyond walk across the stage in a funny costume and raise a hearty laugh. The bill really has four "headline" attractions Kara, the Juggler, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Sidraan, Polk and Rellins and the Brothers Heme. It has been several seasons since Kara has been seen here, and, as might be anticipated, he shows great improvement in his feats of manipulation. He amazes his audience by juggling with silk hats, umbrellas, hall-trees, chairs, stands, napkins, tablecloths, dishes, cigars, billiard balls, lighted candles and other articles too numerous to recount. Poik and Kolllns arc among the few ban joists that have succeeded In playing classical music well on those instruments. One of the men gives on his banjo an imitation of a church organ, in which one can almost discern a baritone voice singing a sacred air. The Sldmans were given a hearty welcome on their entry yesterday, and, although their sketch, VBack Home," has been seen here before, It was given so cleverly as to seem brand new. Edna Collln3 belongs to that rare class of women whistlers who can realiy whistle. The Brothers Herne are repeating the exhibition given at the local police station last Saturday morning of their ability to release themselves fFpra any sort of confinement known to officers of the law, except, possibly, the walls of a State prison. In addition they present their interesting and mystifying problem in theosophy entitled "Substitution," which is one cf tho big hits of the performance. The bill given yesterday will be repeated twice a day throughout the week. To-day's matinee will be given at night prices, in accordance with tho practice during the holiday season.

Dorothy Roniuore In 'Mans Enemy" at the rark. "Man's Enemy," the richly staged melodrama which was presented at the Park Theater fcr the first time yesterday afternoon and repeated last night, ia an excellent type of the London school of the drama from which so many successes have ccme to this side of the Atlantic in recent years. Without showing traces of the crudeness which so often marks the melodrama, this play lnculates a wholesome moral lesson at the close of each of its exciting acts. The entire play is a powerful and vivid lesson in the evils of intemperance. The four acts are filled with movement, variety and striking situations. A life and death struggle between two men in a dark room, the vanquished man being hurled through the glass of a third story window; a pistol duel at Monte Carlo, and the murder of a woman with a knife are among the thrilling incidents. Another is decidedly unique the throwing of vitriol into the face of a girl. The scenery is very handsome and picturesque, especially the view of the lofty terrace at Monte Curio, overlooking the moonlit sea in the distance. Other scenes show graphically streets la London and a beautiful country villa. As a Atting climax came the tableau of the wedding in. "high life." The story of the play deals with the adventures of Harry Stanton, son of a general and baronet, who Is vindictively pursued by the son of the general's ancient foe. Harry is beguiled Into loving brandy and a wholly "impossible" girl. At Monte Carlo he gambles away his last sovereign to a Russian miscreant, who flirts with the unprincipled wife and fights a duel with her husband. Afterwards, in London, the wife becomes Jealous of a respectable young girl who lftves her husband and hires a villain to throw vitriol into the girl's faee. The company is excellent. Miss Dorothy Rossmore Is featured as the female villain and suoreeds in winning applause in spite of the Infamy of her part. Ned Fowler makes an attractive hero, and he and Miss Rossmore are well supported. "Man's Knerny" will be the Christmas attraction this afternoon and to-night, and will be repeated for the last times to-morrow afternoon and night. TTtoplnna at the Empire. "In Grand Utopia." a burlesque organization which began a week's engagement yesterday at the Kmpire Theater to a crowded house, is a troupe of pretty girls whose voices are strong and tho girls are .prettily costumed. The piece Is lacking In a plot, but two comedians dressed a la Johnny Key are continually getting into scrapes

that seemed to pleased the audience. In the opening part several good songs are rendered, among them being "The Man Behind the Gun!" Nellie Sylvester, a soloist, head3 the olio. Her rendition of popular coon songs assisted by the patrons of the pallery created amusement. Odell and Perry have a comedy sketch which consists of Mr. Perry mostly wrestling -with a dummy. The Misses Whiting are two clever song and dance girls whose work was appreciated. The three Hickman brothers have an act fun of eomedy and a burlesque boxing match that Introduces some clever acrobatic work by one of the brothers. They concluded their turn with some tuneful playing on brass Instruments. Frobel and Ruge as a clown and Chinaman have an act on a trapeze where both do the "giant swing" by the aid of a long pole. The olio is brought to a close with a series of cineographic pictures which have been seen here

before. For the finale there is a bargain store scene, but nothing new has been introduced Into it. The comedy in this part Is made principally by Mr. Perry. The military drill by the choru3 is good and the costumes are elaborate. De Angells In n. Xevr riar. NEW YORK, Dec. 24. A large audience at the Broadway Theater to-night witnessed the initial performance in this city of "A Royal Rogue." Though there aro only two acts In this operatic comedy, both very lengthy, Jefferson De Angells displayed hia versatile talents in a fashion that held the attention of the audience. Tho scene is laid in Paris in 1797 during the days of the first Napoleon, and the plot turns on the doing of Baptists Ballou, a Parisian cafe proprietor. Ballou, tc assist his daughter In contracting a matrimonial alliance with the son of a rich widow, poses as a nobleman who has incurred the enmity of a revolutionary society. As this socialistic organization resolved on the death of this nobleman he is selected to kill the real nobleman. Many serious corrplicatlons grow out of a state of affairs when the hero finds himself disguised as the man that he 13 selected to murder at the dictation of the Paris revolutionists. Mr. De Angells appears as Baptlstc Ballou. Included in his support are Josephine Hal!, Hilda Hollins, Eva Davenport, Henry Norman and Charles Dungan. Grand Opera at Chicago. CHICAGO, Dec. 24.-The Metropolitan English Grand Opera Company, under the direction of Maurice Grau and Henry W. Savage, opened a two weeks' engagement at th Auditorium Theater to-night. Verdi's spectacular opera, "Aida." was presented, with Miss Strakosch in the title role, and in spite of the fact that the season opened on what is considered the worst theatrical night of the year, Christmas eve, the immense theater was well filled. Both Miss Strakosch and Louise Meissllnger. as Am r.erls, were in splendid voice and curtain calls followed nearly every scene. They, with Philip Brozel and Winfred Goff, as Rhadamls and Amonasro, were twice called before the curtain at the conclusion of the scene before the temple of Isis in the third act. IVethersole In "Sapho." WASHINGTON, Dec. 24. Miss Nethersole appeared at the National Theater to-night In "Sapho" to a packed house, including Secretary Gage and party and members of the French and Italian embassies, and of the Japanese legation. Her rendition of the part was warmly applauded. There has been such a demand to see "Sapho" that the management has postponed until Saturday night the production of "Magda," which Miss Nethersole had announced would be produced by her in the English version the last three days of the week for the first time in this country. dime. Gadskl In "Tannhanser." NEW YORK, Dec. 24. On account of tho illness of Miss Terrlna, the management at the Metropolitan Opera Houso was compelled to change the programme and "Tannhauser" was produced to-night Instead of "Die Walküre." It was rendered in a fashion which delighted the large holiday crowd in attendance. Mme. Gadskl was especially good as Elizabeth. The House That Jack Dalit." NEW YORK. Dec. 24. For the first time before a New York city audience George II. Broadhursfs "The House that Jack Built" was produced at the Madison-square Theater to-night. The company was a good cne, the characters evenly balanced, and lovers of first New York events seemed to find the farce full of interest. Roland Reed Taken to III Home. NEW YORK, Dec, 24. Roland Reed, the actor, was removed to-day from the St. Luke's Hospital to his home on West Twenty-second street. He has Improved very much. Notes of the Stage. "Caught in the Web." Joseph Le Brandt's latest melodramatic success, which follows "Man's Enemy" at the Park Thursday afternoon, is successful largely, perhaps, because of the natural manner in which it deals with detective life. XXX Few comic operas are provided with anything like the large number of enjoyable airs that are contained In "The Burgomaster," Pixley & Luder'a brilliant musical comedy, which will close the Christmas holiday week at English's with performances Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday afternoon. XXX For several seasons Howard Gould achieved fame at the head of Daniel Frohraan's company in the leading role of "The Prisoner of Zenda." When an elaborate production of tho sequel, "Rupert of Hentzau," was arranged, at the outset of the present season, Mr. Gould was very naturally selected to Impersonate the same character in which he had won such praise in the first Zenda drama. Mr. Gould's brilliant portrayal of the dual role of Rudolph Rassendyll and King Rudolph will be seen at English's Opera House tomorrow and Thursday nights only. XXX The concert to be given by the famous Chicago Orchestra, under the direction of Theodore Thomas, in English's Opera House Thursday night, Jan. 3, is being anticipated with keen pleasure by all lovers of melody in this city. Mr. Thomas owes much of his reputation to his consummate ability as a maker of artistic and at the tame time popular programmes. This is admirably Illustrated in his choice of Beethoven's peerless Fifth Symphony as the piece de resistance of his forthcoming concert. The sale of seats begins at the box office of the opera house Thursday morning of tho current week. m x x This will be a great day at the Zoo. Christmas will be celebrated in every pleasing manner possible under a management that is ever on the lookout for the strongest and best attractions. The programme in the arena will bo both varied and interesting, and many of the acts will be of a positively thrilling character. Lorenzo will make his seemingly foolhardy entry into a cage ocupled by Sultana, thf untamable lioness. La Belle Sellca will contribute a series of prettv ana graceful dances, while surrounded by a group of performing lions. Professor Woodard will exhibit his highly trained pug dog. Baby Lou, and monkey, Mrs. Murphy. Mrs. Murphy will this afternoon make a daring balloon ascension and parachute leap from the lot in the rear of .the Zoo. Mile. Dorlne will put her group of five panthers through their series of clever tricks. Cora, the boxing horse, will make things interesting for her trainer during three rounds of pretty "scrapping." The chimpanzee will be exhibited during the afternoon and evening, while Professor Day will deliver his entertaining lecture upon it and the other animals in the large collection. Christmas trees loaded with toys will be placed In the cages in which the monkeys dwell, and the juveniles will enjoy their funny antics. Adults and children will be treated to the popular free rides on the elephant. ' donkey, camels, ponies and in the Jaunting carts. Tried to Rescue a Prisoner. Patrolman John Green had his face badly scratched and one of his fingers chewed during an encounter with several colored men who attempted to rescue Nettie Bush, colored, who had been arrested for alleged robberj of another colored woman at Jeffrles's saloon. While the patrolman was taking her to the call box "Doc" Price, colored, and several other men tried to take her away from him. She took part In the fight and it was necessary to all tho bicycle police

THE TRIUMPH OF CUPID

HAITI EVENT DROUGHT -ABOUT THROUGH MATRI3IO.MAL AGENCY. Georsjc Hani, of Missouri, nnd 31 rs. Dehnrtf of Indianapolis, Become 3Ian and "Wife. There were forty-three marriage licenses issued at the county clerk's office yesterday, and, although the number is not up to the usual Christmas standard, the day's business ended with a romantic marriage that overbalances the discrepancy shown by a comparison with former records. It was after 5 o'clock, all the offices in the courthouse were closed and the clerks had gone home early on account of Christmas eve. Marriage License Clerk George Fate was alone In the clerk's office. He remained after closing hours, for former experiences have taught him that there are always a few persons on such occasions as Christmas and Thanksgiving who come late, and it was to accommodate these that he took up his lonely watch. A side door to the clerk's office was left open for the stragglers. Tho other doors had been closed for . nearly a quarter of an hour and nothing had happened to disturb tho quiet of the usually busy place. Mr. Fate moved from his desk and walked slowly back and forth across the office to break the monotony. He glanced at the clock, noted the time, and then began his preparations for going home, thinking no one would come and that his watch was in vain. His overcoat lay across the chair ready to be put on, and yet he hesitated. He longed for Just one couplo to come in and ask for a license before he wrent home. It seemed as if this desire would not be gratified, when in the last disconsolate moment footsteps were heard outside, voices echoed through , the empty hall, and presently a man and woman entered the side door. Mr. Fate looked up as the couple entered, a smile of expectancy overspreading his countenance. One survey changed his expression. The man was of strong stature, but slightly bent with age, his teard was white and hl3 wearing apparel at once identified him as a husbandman. The woman was rather tall and the furrowed brow and her demurring yet resoluto manner gavo evidence that she had shared the toll and dlscomforture of years that had bended the form of her companion. These outward characteristics changed the framo of Mr. Fate's mind. No thought of a marriage license presented itself after the first good look, but Instead there was a presentiment that something was wrong in the settlement of an estate and they wanted information about it. With this thought vanished the dream of a pink cheeked, rosy, blushing maiden and an embarrassed youth overjoyed in the excitement of getting to the clerk's office in the nick of time, but suddenly the fcilence was broken by the announcement that the pair wanted to get license to wed. Mr. Fate stood as a permanent fixture for a moment and then made a profuse bow as a semi-apology for his conduct. He smilingly invited them round to the marriage license window, and although they did not come up to his dream of expectancy it was indeed a pleasure to know he would not go home from the office without having accomplished some good by waiting for the tardy. The man was George Ham, who had come all the way from Jeuno, Mo., to marry Mrs. Juriah Dehart, who lives near Woodruff Place. He is fifty-five years old and she is fifty-one, and both had ventured into the realms of matrimony before. After the license was issued they asked for some one to complete the transaction. Hastily Justice Stout was summoned by telephone and it was not many minutes until all that man and law could, do for the couple had been done. Not. until after the ceremony had been performed did Mr. Fate and Justice Stout know the romance they had figured in. Mr. Ham, who seemed to be as much pleased as his bride after it was all over, gave out the information that the union was the result of a matrimonial agency or correspondence paper. Both had been readers of a matrimonial raper and the answering of an advertisement brought about tho marriage. Mr. Ham is a farmer near Jeuno, Mo., and never saw his wife until yesterday afternoon when he arrived in Indianapolis. He said th"5y would start for their Western home at onco and Mrs. Ham told Justice Stout to tell her attorney she would try to see him before they left, to make arrangements about her property. They were married about two hours after they met. PERSONAL AND SOCIETY. Mrs. A. J. GIddings is the guest of her niece, Mrs. E. W. Keeler. The Women's Whist Club will meet tomorrow at the Hotel English. Mrs. G. W. Brown and daughter will receive informally on New Year's day. Mr. Charles E. Brook, of the Malleable Iron Company, Is visiting in Cleveland. O. The Women's Whist Club will meet at the English to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock. Miss Effie Albert, of Chicago, Is visiting Mrs. Samuel Stephens, of 625 South Alabama street. The Conversation Club will meet Friday with Mrs. Mitchell, 940 North Pennsylvania street. Mrs. William Channlng Cushlng. of Pittsburg, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John 1. Dye. The Misses Edith and Florence Scott are with Captain and Mrs. W. R. Myers, in Anderson. Miss Marguerite Wilson, of Chicago, will arrive to-day to visit Mrs. Charles E. Kregelo. Mrs. Alonzo M. Snyder and son, of Cleveland, O., are guests of Mrs. Frank A. Blanchard. lrs. E. C. Brown, of Detroit, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Harry S. New, during the holidays. Miss M. A. Cornell, of the I. & V. offices, is spending the holidays with her parents, at Burlington, la. Miss Brower, of Chicago, will come Thursday to be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Archibald. Miss Annie Leathers, of Louisville, will arrive this week to visit Judge and Mrs. James M. Leathers. Miss Emma O'Brien will entertain Friday In honor of Miss Carroll, who is the guest of Miss Greenen. The Parliament Dancing Club will give its holiday dance at the Pastime Hall tomorrow evening, Dec 26. Miss Helen Foote, of Vlncennes, will be the guest of Miss Edith Beazell in Hall Place during the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Harold G. Smith, of Chicago, are the guests of Mrs. Theresa Voss Smith, on North Capitol avenue. Mrs. Arthur B. Grover will give a tea Friday in honor of her guest, Mrs. M. Steele Bright, of Superior, Wis. Mr. pnd Mrs. M. A. Zook, of Princeton, Ind., are, the guests to-day of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Eddy, of Woodruff Place. Dr. Daniel Layman, of New York, will come next week to be the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Layman. Professor and Mrs. George W. Benton and daughters, Marie and Margery, will spend New Year's in Terre Haute. Mr. and Mrs. Algoe and daughter, of Kansas City, are spending the holidavs with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Algoe at 2ÜG Broadway. Mrs. Henry Loomls Beverldge has Issued invitations for a reception Friday for her guests, the Misses Taylor and Mrs. Arthur W. John. Mr. and Mrs. James Lees Sommerville are spending Christmas with Mrs. Sommervine's mother, Mrs. Claude E. Matthews, In Clinton. Mrs. Qulncey Myers and children, of Logansport, will arrive to-day to attend a family reunion to be held by Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Cornelius. Mr. Frank F. Logdon and youngest daughter. Miss Elm, will arrive in the city about Dr 28. for an extended visit with relativ Änd friends. Mrs. George Gere IMabrook, of 1S3 East Nineteenth street, will receive Informally Thursday afternoon, for her aunt, Mrs. P. M. Stanley, of Memphis, Tenn. No Invitations. The members of the O. P. Morton Club will be at home to their friend on New dear's day, from 2 to 10 p. m., at their club-

rooms, corner Shelby street and Cottage avenue. Mrs. James R. Carnahan and Miss Carnahan will receive Thursday afternoon informally in honor of Mrs. M. Steele Bright, of Superior, Wis. No invitations have been issued. Rev. D. R. Lucas and wife will, to-day, have a family reunion in honor of Mrs. Longley, mother of Mrs. Lucas, who, in a few days, will celebrate her ninety-fourth birthday. Miss Julia Phillips, of the Michigan University, and Miss Elizabeth J. Phillips, of Grand Rapids, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Phillips, at 503 North Illinois street. Mrs. Morris Defrees and Miss Defrees have issued invitations for a tea for young people, to be given on Dec. 21, and a hearts party Jan. 5, for their guest. Miss Bessie Watts, cf Chicago. Dr. Rebecca Rogers George has Issued invitations for a tea on Jan. 2 in honor of her guest. Dr. Caroline McElroy, of Delaware. O., and Mrs. Joseph Swain, of Bloomington, Ind. . The marriage of Miss Effie Whiteman and Mr. James McLennan was solemnized yesterday by Rev. William A. Quayle. Mr. and Mrs. McLennan will leave for their new home in Chicago shortly. Mrs. May W. Donnan will receive Informally on Thursday afternoon from 3 to 5 for Miss Margaret Donnan and her guest. Miss Webb, of Buckle, Tennessee. There are no invitations. Mr. and Mrs. Ovid Butler Jameson will have for their guests at a Christmas dinner and tree to-day Mr. and Mrs. John S. Tarkington. Mr. Booth Tarkington. Dr. nnd Mrs. P. II. Jameson and Mrs. James M. Hamilton The "Alaraadia" Dancing Club will give its third dance of the season at Brennecke's this evening. Among those present will be students from Culver, Purdue, De Pauw and Orchard Lake who are at home for the holidays and are invited to be present. A Christmas dance at the Woodruff Place Clubhouse will bo given Thursday night. Those having in charge the arrangements are: Mrs. Charles Layman. Mrs. P. B. Raymond. Mrs. F. F. Rogers, Mrs. G. E. Field, Mrs. Charles Bieler and Miss Anna Knubbe. Mrs. Martha Logsdon-Coull. supervisor -f the Menominee, Wis., kindergartens and primary schools and principal of the kindergarten training school, will spend the greater part of her holidays at her heme in this city. She will receive her friends at the home of her brother, Charles E. Logsdon, 1114 East Pratt street. Mr. and Mrs. G. I. Reed will hold their eighteenth family reunion to-day at their home, 1C08 North Meridian street. The guests are Prof, and Mrs. W. A. Beil, of Yellcw Springs. O.: Judge and Mrs. Milton Bell and Miss Mazy Bell, of Kokomo; Miss Alice Somerville, of Fort Wayne, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Garrard, of this city. MOORE PICKERING. Special to the Indianapolis Journal. SUMMITVILLE, Ind., Dec. 24,-Mr. Edward A. Moore and Miss Maye Pickering were married yesterday at the residence of the bride's parents, the Rev. J. C. Whire officiating. After the ceremony a bountiful dinner was served. About twenty-five guests were present. Among those from a distance was Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Dean, of Windfall; Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Farringtcn, Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Berhman, of Anderson; Mr. and Mrs. Benton Moore, Mr. Arthur Llndsey, of Marlon; Miss Alta Bowers, of New Castle. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra L. Pickering. The bridegroom is the son of Aquilla. and Armanda Moore, pioneers of this county. THE MANAGER BLUSHED

AD. F. MILLER THE VICTIM OF A JOYFUL SURPRISE LAST NIGHT. llovr He Received III Christran Gift Superintendent of Police Qnlaley the Recipient of a Diamond. A rretty little incident occurred in the foyer of English's Opera House last night alter the audience had left the theater and just as-the order to turn out the lights was about to be given. During the process of emptying the house Manager Ad. F. Miller and his wife stood talking to a group of friends, but when the time to leave apparently came his suspicions were aroused by the strange way in which the employes of the house lingered about By a subterfuge Mr. Miller was decoyed into his private office, while from some mysterious place In the darkened theater a handsome rocking chair suddenly appeared in the foyer, borne by several pairs of stout arms. Manager Miller was then hurriedly brought out, to be confronted by a formidable-looking group of people, from the center of whom stepped P. E. Brown, the genial doorkeeper and advertising agent of English's Opera House, who cleared his throat to hide his embarrassment and then said: "Mr. Miller, I have been delegated by the employes of, English's Opera House to present to you this easy chair, which they have purchased as a testimonial of their esteem for you. Now, it is your turn to make a speech." Mr. Miller is as cool as a cucumber in the midst of the most exciting box-office rush, but in the face of this situation he blushed rosy red and stammered like a schoolboy giving his first recitation. Finally, he contrived to gasp, "Well, gentlemen, I am a good deal like the man up a txee. (A voice: 4 A Christmas tree?) Yes, a Christmas tree. I don't know whether to go up or down. Anyway, I thank you, and if I had my way tho salaries of all of you would be raised, for you are a fine lot of boys." A fitting climax to this picturesque scene was had when Mrs. Miller was led to the chair and placed in its capacious depths, with the request that she give her opinion of the present. "It's just fine," she exclaimed with a smile. "That Fettles it, boys," cried "Patsy" Brown, and the crowd dispersed, each wishing the other a Merry Christmas. The chair presented to Manager Miller Is a beautiful flat rocker, made of old golden oak, with heavy leather back and seat and handsomely carved headrest. QUIGLEY "WEARS DIAMONDS. Superintendent of Polle Receives a Christmas Gift. Superintendent Quigley of the Indianapolis police department at a joint roll call of the day and night force last night was presented with a fine diamond stud by the members of the force. The presentation speech was made by Bert Fiebleman, clei of the city Park Board, to which Mr. Quigley responded briefly. Joseph Fanning, of the Board of Safety, and Councilman Mahoney also spoke briefly. Charged Tritt Embenlement. A dispatch from Laporte says that on complaint of Louis A. Morrell, of Indianapolis, Howard A. Leishear, of Chicago, was arrested yesterday at Laporte on a charge of embezzlement from the Central Union Telephone Company. Lelshear was foreman of the construction gang, and his shortage, it was said, was $112. He claims the money was used to assist a friend in trouble. The telephone company Is protected from loss by a Chicago surety company. The Slanhnttans Dance. The Manhattan Pleasure Society's Christmas eve ball, given at Germania Hall last night, was certainly a very gratifying success from a financial standpoint to the members of the society having the ball in charge. In the grand march, which was led by OlHe Chill, there were 450 couples and there were at least half as many moro in the balconies that were unable to take part In the grand march, because of the congested condition of the hall. The music was furnished by Reiser's orchestra. A Champagne Triumph. Unsurpassed and remarkable quality of G. H. Mumm's Extra Dry is cause of 1CO.S21 cases imported to Dec. 1. 10O0. or ,.o rauic man uiy other Diand. tpcCiai attention i called to the- remarkable quality of ths Cxtra Dm

THE CHRISTMAS BUYING

STORES AND STREETS THRONGED YESTERDAY AND LAST SIGHT. Good-Nntnred Crowds That Bought Liberally Salvation Army Malting Poor People Happy The size of the chimney has not evidently been considered by parents who have purchased so liberally during the past few days for Christmas or they would not be amused at the wonderment of children as to how Santa Claus got in. The purchases this year are said to be unprecedented, and the loads carried homeward last night bear out the statement. In the afternoon principally women were in evidence, sometimes alone, but more often In twos and threes, sharing each other's advice. That was the time for buying presents for the men folk, while they were engaged at their business, but some 'made purchases for the whole family. The children were left at home, for it would not do to let them Bee the toys and then Identify them with the gifts of Santa Claus. Last night the women were joined by their husbands, who were more frequently brought along to be made pack-horses out of than to assist in purchasing. All day long the streets were crowded, increasing as the day advanced until nightfall, when it became really difficult traveling. The people merrily Jostled each other with their large bundles, and the scene was likened to carnival week, with the confetti-throwing omitted. Robust women successfully made their way through the crowd with the bundles and their burdened husbands followed in the wake, clinging tightly to parcels and packages containing presents to make Christmas the happiest day of all the year for the little ones. Some carried small carts, wagon and baby buggies, and others, who had vehicles of a larger size utilized them to lighten their loads. This plan, while It was comfortable and convenient for the owner, helped to entangle the crowd, and a man drawing an express wagon loaded with tcys succeeded in causing more commotion than anyone else on the street. The crowd was at its largest between 8 and 10 o'clock. In these two hours thousands made their way up and down the street, going in and out of stores, adding a little more each time to their loads, until the purchasers wondered themselves where all the people and toys came from. A Jovial spirit possessed everyone, and at the bargain counters strangers exchanged suggestions with the freedom of old acquaintances. The whole sentiment incidental to Christmas shopping seemed to have been absorbed with a mutual understanding by the entire populace of the city, and no attempt wras made to conceal the pleasure it brought. In this manner all of yesterday's business was transacted. By 11 o'clock the streets were almost deserted, the shoppers having gone home to fill the waiting stockings, and the weary clerks sought rest, tired but pleased that they had assisted in distributing presents that make the happiest day in the year. At no place was this big holiday business more apparent than at the postofflce. Yesterday morning when the mall carriers started out they went with push carts and spring wagons, or' shipped baskets and sacks of bundles ahead on their routes on street cars. It is stated by the postofflce officials that the holiday and Christmas business this year is unprecedented, and that 30 per cent, more mail passed through the office than last year. More mail has also been transmitted through the railway mall service than before, and outgoing and Incoming trains have been loaded for several days. The express companies have done an enormous buslns But while all this enterprise and business was going on the Salvation Army has been preparing to give those people a Christmas who have not the money to buy. Adjutant Simonson's wife was at the head of a corps of women who were busy day yesterday, packing baskets with Christmas dinners for the poor. These dinners consist of fowl (chicken or turkey), a meat (ham. beef, mutton or pork), potatoes, apples, slaw, celery, bread, pie and candy. The meat is cooked, but the potdtoes and apples are raw. The baskets are to be distributed to about eight hundred families that were recommended to the Salvation Army by charitable institutions, the public school teachers and the police. Some of the food was purchased with money collected for that purpose, but the greater part of the contributions were made by wholesale and retail houses. Besides these basket dinners that will be sent to families, a Christmas dinner will be given at 42 South Capitol avenue at noon to-day. The Army expects to feed about 600 persons at this dinner. Tickets have been distributed in the same manner as the basket dinners are distributed, with the exception of 250, which were given to Superintendent Quigley to dispose of. Celebrating; the Day. The observance of Christmas and other holidays in the Institutions of the city in a manner far different from the usual routine is an event to which the inmates look forward with much pleasure and for several weeks the programme in each of the institutions has been a matter of concern with those in charge. The matter of gifts at Christmas time in these institutions is one of the most interesting of the cvente of the day. Nothing elaborate is given or received. Most of the gifts are small pieces of handwork cf various kinds and are really more appreciated than the more expensive gifts. The usual extra dinner will prevail to-day in most of the institutions and there will be literary and musical programmes in addition, with no work throughout the day. The assembly rooms in most of the institutions have been appropriately decorated and last night there were appropriate exercises in many of the chapels. The Christmas dinner of the Salvation Army is attracting much attention and yesterday 250 tickets were distributed by patrolmen to needy men and women In their districts. Over 1,UU0 plates will be laid at the barracks on South Capitol avenue. THE CHIMPANZEE NAMED. Will Re Called "Esau" at Suggestion of Miss Orpha McLaughlin. The chimpanzee that has been on exhibition at the Zoo for about three weeks was given a name last night. Since the famous animal was placed on exhibition tha patrons of the Zoo have been voting for a suitable name for the animal. The ballet box closed Saturday night and last night a committee of newspaper men selected from the ballots a name suitable for the clever little animal. The name selected was that of "Esau," voted by Miss Orpha McLaughlin, of 1278 Barth avenue, who gave a reason for selecting the name because Esau was a hairy man. F. Woodbridge. 30 Union Tru.U building, won second prize. His vote was for "Biml." because Rudyard Kipling's orang outang of that name was educated to smoke a cigar and was civilized until it developed a first class case of Jealousy which caused his death.. The third prize was given to B. J. Freets, 2102H North Senate avenue, who voted for "Gtlhooly," Lecause he has a good Irish makeup. The first prize is a monkey, second prize a mastiff, and third prize a season ticket which the winner can secure by calling t the Zoo. The parachute monkey will maice another balloon ascension and parachute leap at 1 o'clock. The Liberty Bell Jubilee singers have been engaged by the management of the Zoo and will give an Interesting programme the remainder of the week. This afternoon Christmas trees loaded with toys will be placed in the cages with th. monkeys. Senator and Representative Here. Representative Jese Ovorstreet passed through the city yesterday on his way to Columbus to pend Christmas. Senator Beverldge was in the city a short time on his way to Peoria, III., to spend Christmas with his mother. It is announced that Senator Fairbanks will return horns OunOr

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