The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-06-06
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ADJUSTMENTS.

The American actors in London are fur
nishing lots of gossip in addition to consign-
ing their seasons profits in bundles to the
English 'bookmakers' in an attempt to
win on Tod Sloan's races. In the first place
all London wonders why Charles Frohman
does not take Maude Adams over there for
brief season. 1t is more than likely that
Mr.. Frohman has ''hunch." OF course, IL
the London public would subscribe for a
$4,000 advance sale TO see Maude Adams as
Juliet, there would be no reason for not
giving a brief season. but that has not yet
been done. For the sake of truth in art it
would be interesting TO see what the Lon
don critics, who know the Shakespeare art
lists from Mrs. Siddons down, would have
to say about this little domestic-drama
leading woman as a Shakspearean star. 1t
Is beyond the philosophy of probabilities to
explain how Maude Adams could have be-
come a legitimate actress in a night. most
of the New York critics to the contrary,
notwithstanding However. Mr.. Frohman
promises London a chance to see his in
senue star next year.
Another disappointment for London is the
cutting out of Annie Russells engagement
in The Mysterious Mr.. Bugle." Miss Rus
sell was to start her London season soon
after her arrival. but 1t was reported that
she needed rest" that she had been under
a severe mental strain" (who ever heard Of
an actress under a mental strain?) and so
she went of TO Margate or somewhere for
few weeks. 1t is now said Miss Russell
has notified Frohman she is ready for her
London engagement, but that he has lad
vised" her against il and SAYS she should
rest all summer. 1t all sounds mysterious.
William Gillette. who may be seen in In
dianapolis some time next century, has fin
ished his consultation with Conan Doyle on
the dramatization of Sherlock Holiness
and will return to New York next week.
Charles Frohman is said to have been a
busy man during his London trip He will
arrange with Hall Game next week for the
London cast of 1.-The Christian" The new
play Dame Chez Maxim he will produce
and has also succeeded in securing The
Only Way for next season.
There is said to be trouble In George
Broadhurst's London company playing
"why Smith Left Home 1t is the same
company that played the farce in Indianap-
oils last autumn TO small business London
Is crowding the Strand Theater to see the
American piece. which shows the difference
between London and indianapolis; also the
difference between London and some In
dianapolis critics, for the London writers
say IL is a brilliant farce. Mia Allen and
NATION N1lFOuAs MISS t1lIoQN Delng the Vile
Of that gifted producer. William Post, have
left the London cast.
Those Americans who pretended 10 see no
art In Anna Held. the most artistic and
magnetic singing soubrette. English or 9TH
erwise, that ever appeared on the American
stage. will OF course be pleased TO learn
that Miss Held had distinct triumph short
~ after her return 10 Paris. At the Fete
or Flowers she as awarded the first prize
for being the most beautiful woman. All
the poster beauties OF Paris participated in
the contest. including Cleo de Merode and
that pert one not yet seen In this country.
Mile. Poughy-pronounce AZ, Youself After
the victory Miss Held was given a banquet
BY the Paris smart set.
Otis Harlan has broken his rule this sum-
mer and is spending his vacation in Amer
lea He has been on several OF the horses
at Gravesend that didn't finish where he
thought they should ard he threatens to
urge Frank Mckee 10 arrange for an early
opening OF next season.
Henry Clay Miner. a theatrical manager
as well as a New York politician. has sued
Weber & Fields on contract that will
net him s105O00 II he win. When Weber a.
Fields secured the Imperial Music Hall for
their broadway venture they gave Miner
contract for $1,000 each year and further
agreed 70 pay him $500 more than the
might make. They have now entered into