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The times., 1898-07-17
CoIumbia-~A scrap of P.ner

The regular Summer engagement Of the
Columbia Stock Company closed last
night, after eight weeks of delightful
comedy and drama. presented in admira-
bic style by James O. Barrows and his
talented assistants. But Washington is
so loath to let the organization go that it
has been persuaded TO remain yet another
week. for the purpose of reviving that
artistic success Of last year. "a Scrap of
Paper" This admirable bill fell on the
week Of July 1, 1897, one of the hottest of
the season, and consequently it did not
receive the patronage IL deserved; but
the reputation Of the piece has been
spreading ever since, and the requests for
its revival have been so numerous thar
the management decided to crafty their
patrons even at the risk of running into
another equally warm spell. However
the very announcement Of the production
of play that has been a favorire on the
English speaking stage for number of
years and that was one of the brightest
numbers in the repertoire of the Ken
dalls. should be sufficient to make oue
defy the thermometer. especially as II
will be presented by the pick Of the Co.
lumbia Stock Company.
The story, recalled briefly. is that of a
woman who, previous to her marriage to
very jealous gentleman, has had a
schoolgirl Irritation with a man consider
ably hsT senior, in the course OF which she
has written him some silly notes On the
return of the old flame from one of his
globe-trotting expeditions. one of these
letters falls into his hands, and more out
OF mischief than anything else he retains
It As matter Of fact, he is more in
terested in a friend of his old sweetheart
than in that foolish woman herself so ne
thinks 10 achieve the double purpose of
cultivating the acquaintance of his new
love, even while furnishing the old. Rut
the wife, filled with fear lest her husband
should see her epistle, compromises her
self stin further by going to the rooms of
a certain colonel, where she is rescued t,,
her friend Susan. Thereupon ensues an
amusing contest between woman's Wit
and mans will in search for the ..scran
OF paper" which he has hidden about tba
premises.
William Ingersoll did some of the hest
work Washington has ever seen last vear
In this role, while Maud HasIarn's i'm
personation of Susan may be imagined
James o. Barrows will appear in his old
part Of the absent-minded professor. with
Mrs Firdlay In the role formerly pIay
ed by Kate Denim Wilson, and Eleanor
Browning, with Alexander Kearney. as
the husband and wife, who are innocent
The times., 1898-07-17
KING COOL THE MEDIATOR
Outdoor Attractions Unable TO
Draw Houses.
BIG WEEK AT THE COLUMBIA
The stock Company Revtyes "A
Scrap of Paper" TOmorrow--Gnl-
afen'' and "a New Vaudeville Bill
at Glen Echo-CompIete Change
on the Union Roof Garden.

The weather has so far this season
been exceedingly just and generous
Having remained for several days at a
temperature more altitHdinous than COM
Portable in order that the open-air re-
sorts might have chance TO do ousi-
ness it changed completely for time
lsst week and allowed the theatrical at
fractions proper a chance Only this
time the work was well done and while
one had been able to keep from roasting
in play house before. the state of the
thermometer last Monday. Tuesday, and
"Wednesday positively forbade any out
side amusement. Accordingly Glen Echo
was deserted and the excellent vaude-
vile and operate bill given there went
for naught. The roof garden, too, was
not kept in a crowded condition, while
the Columbia monopolized the returns Of
all three in compiling the most success
ful seven performances Of the season
The expectation thar last night would
be the final oae Of the popular stock
company together with the repertoire
presented aided in making business very
good indeed. one house was as large as
another. though "Esmeralda, - won at
Last and The Mighty Dollar prob
ably took the palm for audiences.
Next week is positively announced as
the last Of the Columbia Stock Company.
a Scrap Of Paper" one Of last Sum
uisr's HIS. viii be the production
''Ga!atea'' is TO be the operetta given at
Glen Echo with Clivette and new vau-
dev.l3e bill thanking it. while a new line
Of people are to come in al the roof gar
den Both are 10 give concerts tonight.
The times., 1898-07-17
STAGE CHAT AND CHATTER.
Washington Players Leaving for
Their Vacations.
GOOD STORIES OF THE WEEK
managers Nearly Through Booking
for Next Season-BarrOws md His
Bnth-Mnry Helen Howe in Town.
Clivette md His Remarkable Con-
yersatfonnl Abilities.

Although the season does not begin
there for two months, workmen are al
ready busily engaged at the Lafayette
Square Opera House, preparing for the
opening. The auditorium is being rem
oVated to large extent, and the inte-
rior appearance of the building will be
greatly improved when next the doors
are thrown wide TO the public. New
carpets will be laid and new curtains
hung, while the painter and decorator are
not 10 have the smallest share in the
work going on. Many additional con-
veniences will be included in the repairs
TO be made. Chief among these are two
passenger elevators. which will make
the long transit 10 the upper stories cas-
Ter. Their duplicates are being put in
on the stage. and will make the upper
dreSsing-rooms both convenient and
quick of access. A number of excellent
attractions have already been booked,
two or three first productions being
among them. The house will De opened
on the evening of September 10. 81 which
occasion Hotel Topsy Turvy.' big
Partisan success is TO have its American
premier.
The times., 1898-07-17
Glen Echo-poubIe Bill.

Glen Echos operate sandwiches''-
slices of musical comedy between two
liberal vaudeville bIlis-have proven 50
popular in spite Of the inclement wealth
er Of the past week. that the manage
ment have decided 10 continue this sys-
TEN for the rest of the Summer season.
The selection this week viii be Won
Suppe's humorous and musical version Of
the ancient Greek myth Of a statue com
ing % LIE, which has served as the
theme Of GiIber's comedy "Pygmalion
and Galatea," Of the PauItons' farce of
''N.obe' and Of Dixey's burlesque
"Adon.s" In The Beautiful GaIatea."
however. Won Suppe treats the story in
the whimsical spirit Of the true Pari-
sian, and the lively comedy no less than
the delightful music-in the best vein Of
the celebrated composer Of ''Fatlnitza-'
and other popular opera-hslps to make
il one Of the most entertaining in the
whole repertoire Of such offerings. The
principal parts viii be taken by the ia
vorites Of the Parry Opera Company. who
have been retained especially for these
presentations.
Allene Crater, the popular soubrette.
whose work has been revelation.
throughout the season, will appear as the
marble maid, Galatea, who comes to life
and causes lots Of trouble for her various
suitors- Charles Hawley viii be Pyg-
Enalion, the sculptor. who, having carved
her from the senseless stone. naturally
expects TO have first call on her affections
but who Is summarily Tilted for his hand
some servant, Ganymede, part in which
will be seen Viola D'Armon Frank Desh-
on will have a comical character role in
the miseriy old art patron, Midas. who
dazzles Galarea with his wealth and wins
her from both her other suitors. before
she Is prOyidentially turned back into
marble again by grace of the goddess
who gave her life George Towle will di-
rect the performance Of the Operetta.
IN addition 10 this an excellent vaude-
vile bill viii be headed by Clivette the
1uggler and shadOwgraphist. who has
proven such a favorite with the patrons
of Glen Echo during the past week.
Among the new acts, secured direct from
successful engagements on the roof gar
oens and music halls Of New York. will
be those Of Swift and Chase. experts on
all sorts of musical Instruments. and
the ST. Belmos, said to be the most dar-
ing male and female trapeze performers
an the business. There will be the usual
afternoon and evening concerts TODAY.
for which special programs have been
provided.
The times., 1898-07-17
Roof Garaen-yaudeyine.

Truly Shattuck, the beautiful young
woman whose work during the last sea-
son in this city. has won her so many
friends. will be the big card at the Union
Roof Garden tomorrow night and all the
rest OF the week. Miss Shattuck has a
voice of great power and sweetness,
while her spirited method of rendering
the dashing march songs in her reper-
toire never fails to excite hearty ap-
pIause Al. Stern. the mimic, will also
be seen on the roof garden. Since his
engagement at the Grand with Grau's
Celebrities last Summer he has not Vis-
tied Washington and il is promised that
his present list of limitations will have
the merit of newness as we'll of eX-
cellence- a number of other good peo-
pie will fill out the program, while
string orchestra will discourse music on
the east side of the building for the ben
eft of those who prefer dancing TO the
entertainment given.
The times., 1898-07-17

lance he had exercised. Accordingly he
advertised, offering a reward for the re-
turn of his watch, and promising to ask
no questions. On the following afternoon
he was sitting at his desk when someone
was heard at the door outside and an in
slant later a bellboy came to summon
him.
Waiting below was cIean-shayeu fell
low, who quickly handed over the ticker
and received his money. wait a mo-
ment. said Hawley, before allowing him
to leave, Il was as careful as / could be
yesterday. How did you ever get that
without my noticing it?"
''Oh, that was dead easy" replied the
crook. Il just passed you on Market
Street and showed up against you like
that. got the thing in my I'm and walked
on He suited the words by brushing
against the actor. and Hawley. satisfied
with tine object lesson. walked back 20
his apartment Immediately after it
struck him to take another look at his
timepiece and he reached IN his pocket
for II. Then in desperation he felt all
over his clothing. but without avail.
The pickpocket was as much of an artist
in his line as the best of them. and the
ehronometer was gone again. From thar
time 10 this Hawley has never laid eyes
upon 1t and never expects to- But then
experience Is something for which every
one must pay-there can be no free
passes.
The times., 1898-07-17

Robert Patton Gibbs is fishing beyond
the reach of railways and other trouble
some things in Pike county. Pa. Mr.
Gibbs Is not a local boy in the strict
sense of the word. though this is his mis-
fortune rather than his fault. His work
here has been so clever. however, that
Washingtonians feel as though they had
a right to adopt him. In '"Trilby" and
other serious plays he has established
record that cannot easily be forgotten,
while three recent attempts in farce
comedy have been so eminently success
fui that one may properly class him as
one of the best comedians on the stage.
AS Count Arnault, in THE Tarrytown
Widow" as Signor Maginnice in THE
Marquis of Michigan" and as the jealous
doctor in "A Bachelors Honeymoon he
has given to the stage three of its most
laughable impersonations. Mr.. Gibbs
will probably stop awhile in the city after
his sojourn in the mountains.
The times., 1898-07-17
uses of an the complications.

causes Of all the complications.
II is said that it will be impossible to
prolong the season after this week, ow-
ing TO previous gements of some
of the principal members of the COM
pany. so that next Saturday night will
witness the farewell of the Columbia
Stock for the summer of 1898.
The times., 1898-07-17

AL Vialle, local stage manager who
was formerly with the Grand Opera
House. is now at work upon the details
surrounding vaudeville performances on
the roof garden. He will remain here
as long as that resort continues
The times., 1898-07-17

John Findlay will shortly visit the Pa
cftic coast in company with Felix Nor
ris. whose little plays are making their
usual hit in the continuous houses. They
will remain in the West until August
when both return TO New York and be-
gin rehearsaIs on the latest work OF the
Lyceum Theater Company, Rose Tre-
lawney."
The times., 1898-07-17

Manager Harry Rapley, of the Nation
al Theater, will leave town shortly to
spend his vacation at the seaside. His
wife and family will accompany him.
The times., 1898-07-17

A great many changes are also beng
made in the Academy of Music, which
has not been thoroughly gone over for
some years New orchestra chairs are
to be put in. while the refreshing hand
of the furnisher and decorator will be
given full sway 1t is probable. too,
that a new curtain Will be suspended
from the proscenium arch in place of
the mental nightmare that has been there
50 long. The closing of the Grand has
given Manager Rapley his pick of the
popular priced attractions on the road,
and the Academy's bookings for the sea
son will be superior to any It has had
during IT'S career as caterer in mel0-
dramatic and farce comedy. Prices viii
remain where they Were last year.
Among the early bills at the theater will
be seen Frank TannehlFs latest Offering.
"A Sure Cure. watch viii receive its
first presentation on any stage in this
city.
The times., 1898-07-17

will remain in this city until August
when he will join a stock company in
Pittsburg
The times., 1898-07-17

And speaising of local premiers it might
be we'll to chronicle the fact that Wash
ington has been given the honor of first
seeing Half Gaines new play, THE Chris
tian" in which Viola Allen. late of the
Empire Theater Stock Company. viii
make her debut as a star. Rehearsals Will
begin ON August Il. under the direction
of Walter Clark Bellows, and the initial
presentation IS to take place ON Septem-
Der 10 Besides the star herself the cast
VIII include Frank WOrthington. R J.
Dillon. George Woodward, John B. Mason.
Jamison Lee Finney. Myron Calico. Ed
gar Norton. Ernest Hastings, Guy Mich
OILS. Mrs Georgia Dickson, Ethel Mar
lowe. Carrie Merriiees, Edith Merrilees,
Bessie Dunn and Perdita Hudspeth. Miss
Aliens managers are said 10 have been
so impressed with the local verdict in
the case of Maud Aliens Little Minister
that IT was resolved then that Washing
ton should have the drst production OF
The Christian"
The times., 1898-07-17
INNOCENT AS A LAMB y
Night of Repertoire nt ,ba
Columbia Draws Wen


Despite he fact that only a uaa,, -,
ei"pSeu SINCE the local run of the niece
d soodiy audience gathered last nigbt
- NoFuihoia, and manifested the
greatest good humor over the escar.,5a-
OF Tobias Barruws PiIkfngson in W..
raven and Glen McDonough's farea
innocent as Lamb" While the corr,
edy Itself would require charity IN do
serve being called mediocre the excaI
ieht work of the organization saves IL
from being anything other than en4ar
tanning. and its presentation at the hands
OF the Columbia Stock Company has al
ways brought big returns Yesterday
evening Mr. Barrows continued in his
laushable characterization of the de-
ceptfve husband; Alexander Eearnav
gave a smooth performance of tha role
or that eccentric physician, whose spe
clalty was lhe cutting of dogs ears and
tails; Mrs. Findlay made q vixenisb
Mrs Pilkington, and Edward Mackay re-
peated his delightfully."- easy portrayal of
the Irish valet. William Ingersou Iohn
Lancaster, Maud Haslan, EIeanora
Browning. Florence WiIberham, J. r.
Furlong, George Bass and the remain
der of the cast were notably good.
There are still one OF two people living
who cannot write a play
There are people who act all their lives
themselves forming appreciative audi
ences.
The possession of money makes more
friends than the ability to spend II
leaves.
Some men talk so much of what they
are going to do that they never have
time to do It.
A row of footlights does not separate
the player from a common humanity. no1
does line of flies keep him from his God.
The ability TO pad his legs, well, or
handle sword jauntily. has never vet
sufficed TO perDetuate the name OF a
star for posterity.
When an actor claims that criticism
is only individual opinion, one may de-
termine that in his case 1t has also been
unfavorable opinion.
The times., 1898-07-17

VIII A. Page. local boy who has man
aged to cut wide swatn IN the theatrical
end of newspaper work. Is spending a
portion of his vacation among the old
haunts here. Before seeking more lu-
crative field for his talent Mr. Page was
employed on daily in this city and the
many friends he made at that time have
welcomed him right royalty He is
brilliant writer. an intelligent and capable
critic and a good fellow.
The times., 1898-07-17

John Earle van Auken. ex-editor of the
stage weekly. Between the Acts. is ar
present in this ciry. Next season Mr.
Auken who is a hustling young business
man. will go on the road ahead of
burIesque aggregation of merit. and will
also be connected with a vaudeville pa
per in New York
The times., 1898-07-17

Among the weeks arrivals in town was
Al Stern. the mimic. Mr. Stern is a na-
tive of the Capital City and will be re-
menbered for his work here last year
with Grau's Celebrities He has put in
the season playing dates
The times., 1898-07-17

Robert Downing has been making an
emphatic hit at Keiths, in Philadelphia
He will resume his regular starring tour
about October l. presenting a new play
by a. D Hall. entitled "A True Knight
The time of action is said to be modern
and it is claimed that the piece has great
merit. Mr.. Downing's season will prob
ably begin in Washington.
The times., 1898-07-17

Katherine Grey late leading woman
with the Columbia Stock Company. will
arrive in New York shortly. having al
ready left Paris for this country. She
will be with Charles Coghlan next season
The times., 1898-07-17

William H. Easton, at one time man
ager of the Bijou Theater. is at present
conducting vaudeville show al one of
the river resorts. He is a good business
man besides having a wide acquaintance
in the profession and should be able "a
make the enterprise pay.
The times., 1898-07-17

Mary Helen Howe. the talented daugh-
ter Of DR.. Frank Howe. who has been
creating quite sensation with her mu-
sical work in New York, has returned
to her nome in this city, where she will
remain during the heated term Miss
Howe is possessed of a fine sonrann
voice, of great range and sweetness. She
sings with feeling and judgment that
prove great aids in making her work pop
ular Miss Howe has at different times
been heard with the Metropolitan Ope-
ra Company and with Sousa's band.
The times., 1898-07-17

A long list of excellent people are an
nOuneed as being among the coming
offerings of the Union Roof Garden.
Among those 10 appear in the near fu-
ture are Truly Shattuck, Leola Mitchell,
Annie Meyers. Stanley and Jackson, the
Deltoreilis, the Clarise Sisters, Foy and
Clark, Swan and Bampard. Sophia Ever
EFT. Annie Lloyd Perry and Burns. Min
ME Gilbert. Lilly Perry. the Lane Sisters,
Marie Richmond. and Bigger and Dreher
Anita Cluss, of this city, is spending
her Summer at Saratoga, having been
engaged for the season as solo harpist at
the Clarendon Hotel Miss Cluss Is an
able woman and d thorough musician,
so that she richly merits any success that
may fall TO her lot.
The times., 1898-07-17

William Stewart, the baritone who Gre
ated so much favorable comment during
his long stay in this city with the Castle
Square Opera Company, will be general
director of that organization after its next
opening. He will continue singing leading
roles in the operas presented, his voice
being too fine for idleness.
The times., 1898-07-17

Still, the fact remains. that low ami
in the past New York runs have 50
completely filled the time of the best
plays. that outsiders have not had
chance to see them until the stories
were stale and the casts greatly cheap
ened. A case in point IS Under tha
Red Robe a delightful drama. which
remained in Gotham until people there
were tired OF il. and was then sent or the
road with a company of amateurs AMI
cheap professionals. Other long runs
have resulted in just such examples
The Dramatic Mirror recently pub
lished list of plays and the duration
of their engagements in Gotham which
shows at a glance the honest records
made by productions there. and which
illustrates finely the point of this arti-
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-13
Notice To { .,niraeIors.

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for the construction Of TWO buildiug- complete.
Science Hall and 1 University Hall. as per
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Bids may he made 10 include steam heating
and plumbing Tor construction of buildings
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Foundations for fhe above buildugs arr Ges
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Bidders ere required 10 be bona I'd, resident,
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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-13
The FIRST DIVIDEND.
The Ftst National Bank of Helena Pays
out sI5o. 0oo Ia Depositors.

Special Dispatch to the Standard
Helena. Jan. i2.-fhe iong-lGoked for
and much-talked about First National
bank dividend was realized to-day when
about $40 depositors called ard received
checks representing 10 per cent. of the
amount they had on deposit when the
institution closed its doors in September r.
1896 for a second time. In all about Sla0.o0
was paid out to-day. nearly all to Helena
people. The building that for 10 months
has been associated as "A graveyard, eN-
cept when an anxious depositur called q
inquire about the possibility Of a divide nj
took on a new aspect to-day ana from
morning 10 night the stream of people
going in and out made a refreshing spec
tacle even If they were able To carry
away hut 10 per cent. of their deposits
only those who brought their receiver :
certificates were paid.
Not Il few who were unfamiliar viii
the method Uncle Sam adopts in payins
Il bank dividend came early for fear th'
money might he exhausted before noon
The largest check given to one person 81
concern was for $1,000. just who receive {
il cannot he learned hut II Is undrrStcot
10 have gone to smelling company
The average amounts paid out were
small. John A. Montgomery received TIN
smallest check. Uncle Sam had the sun
of > cents ready for him when he called
by the end OF the week it is cXpectet
that the out-of-town depostors Will b'
heard from. Many who drew their meme,
deposited il again in other banks. hu
there was more than one who prcfcrre,
IL do his ar her own banking
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-13
IN THE SUPREME COURT,
National Bank nrings suit Against
Treasurer Provence.

Special Dispatch u the Standard
Helena Jan. 12.-The right ot u county
to tax the personal property of 4 Ia
tional baak other than it's capital stock.
was presented To the supreme court to-
day in the ease of the First Natiotai
Bank of Billings ". County Treasurer
Provence of Carbon county, @, i. tcd-
dard appearing for the bank aad Attar-
ncy General Nolan Tor the county. The
bank fOrcclused on some Sntcp and tn
county treasurer attempttd to collect
taxes upon them. This was resisted IN
the lower court. \ decision against The
bank was rendered and appeal was had
to the supreme court. The decision Viii
he watched by other banks similarly ai-
frcted.
q. II. Stanton ri Great Fails app, AIRED
before the court in support of a new ttial
for Mcmillan, who WAS sent To the pen
itontiary from Cascade county for life
for criminal assault. alleging errors III
the records lie was opposed by the attor-
ney general.
Guy Z. McElroy of Eozcman was adj
mitt,d TO practice