The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-02-25

on the road with a ten-twenty- thirty or
ganiZation. and then assumed the roles
nave mentioned. Subsequently. was
monologist in a minstrel troupe and clown
with circus. My first real chance came
@hen | was playing Prince Caramel in
The Princess Toto A fellow who had a
venture saw me and decided that he want
ed me The piece in question was entitled
'Charley's Uncle and the remainder of
the east was composed OF such folk as
Jane Stewart and Ted Henley | expect
ed an awful tumble but. instead, made
hit. and have never been Obliged to ask
for employment since"
Any ambition toward returning to Ieei-
timaie parts queried the gossip-gatherer.
I'm comedian" answered Mr. Hitch
cock.
And The Times critic faucied that he
found a double meaning in the claim
Maggie Cline declares that il there never
had been ]. W. Kelly. THE RollingyMiu
Man the world would have missed the
tale OF Mr.. McCusky and his career ia the
squared circle.
You see, it was this way" observed
Miss Cline. when. after frequent ATTEMPTS
The Times reporter cornered her late on
Ten years back come this Easter
sunday was booked to sing at To-
ny Pastors Theatre. in New York.
Tor the benefit Of a friend. The
days before | was devoting to PhiIadel-
phia. and one afternoon J. W. Kelly. the
famous VIII and ditty writer. remarked to
me; Marguerite. | have a song which |
have been using Tor fortnight and which
think Is particularly well adapted to your
peculiar vocal methods. | call 1t throw
Him Down McGinty." | know there has
been an oyersupply OF McGintys, but |
believe my stun is just a little better than
the rest; will you try it?'
WILL answered /; but I'll change
the name. l once knew a bad Irishman
called McClusky. II you'll consent to my
adopting him. I'll try the song at Pastors
next sunday
from the interviewer.
We'll. you know the remainder Maggie
Cline and her fame are irrevocably linked
to the story of McClusky and his strug-
gle"
"Ani Arrah. Go on. You're Only Fool
ing?' this also from the newspaper rep
resentative.
Il don't use it any more; in fact, I've
forgotten the words. | have such : bad
memory. There, Talking to you has
Aott llls hl9ANEdlh ilg uutlOI OrferS,
which are that | must take a good rest
after every performance. I'm dreadfully
nervous"
Truly" wondered the gossip gatherer.
''Surei I'm really as shaly as is my
friend, Mr. Mansfield. only no one will be-
lieye me, and | dc.'t get any sympathy.
You certainly can see how nervous am.
can't you?"
Well, readily
There. you're as skeptical as the
others. I'm going upstairs for my nap.
Recollect, I'm almost a wreck"
And the vocalist laughed as the elevator
carried her heavenward.
Edgar Bixley. a Washington boy who
was seen last week at Kernans, is an in
telligent fellow and one of the best story
tellers imaginable. On Wednesday night
in his dressing room. the comedian waxed
concerning his stage expert
ence. Il tried everything in the bust
ness he declared. before | struck what
seems to he my real line. | did mono
ogue and a singing speciality and a must
al turn None Of the lot created an i'm
preston. Now am in burlesque. though |
some day l hope to reach higher in the |
|
And Mr. Bixley smiled.
"Queer-by the way-how a reputation |
Tor lightness bars the read to more earn |
EST achievements, he continued \
Once man becomes known as a merry |
maker he is Obliged to conquer his aspi-
'ati0us and stick to his original
rade. This is true not only of actors. but
If authors. Charles Hoyt and George |
3roadhurst both are examples of the fact
The Last Chapter failed wholly because
dr. Broadhurst also was responsible for
What Happened to JONES' And yet the
lrst thing that he had produced was full
Il weeps-'the Speculation No person can
lold a mask In either hand. Apropos,
lave you heard Mr.. Broadhurst's story on |
dr. Hoyt! The yarn tells that the eele-
rated satirist used to own a rural thea
re. that he lost half his possessions in
unning it. and that finally. he staked his
IL in bringing on a famous humorist The
Iouse xas crowded for the occasion, but, ]