The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-01-14


portraying the character of an Emperor
under whose regime the Hebrews were
subjected to the most shameful ignominy
am social ostracism. And yet this persecu-
ton of 1.-THE chosen race" was not alto
gether with Frederick's sanction.
With q Larger Horizon.
The New York season Of 1.-THE Village
Postmaster" at the Fourteenth-street
Theater will come to an end Jan. e.
Grace George is shortly to make her
debut as star in a new play, Man and
Wife," adapted from the French by Harry
st. Maur.
1.-THE Rose Of Persia" now running at the
Savoy Theater. London, will be produced at
the Knickerbocker Theater, New York,
next September.
Minnie Maddern Fiske is playing a re-
fremont Theater, Boston, in her new
play. Becky Sharp"
James Young will give his first presen-
tation of his new play, Lord Byron" at
Norfolk. Va, Jan. 10. The piece Is by
Rida Louise Johnson, who is to be Mr..
Youngs leading woman.
The Dramatic Mirror says boldly In its
latest issue that wherever ticket specula-
ton thrives. as a general rule, 1t can also
be said that the management is deriving
a share of the profits of the traffic.
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''The Only Way" which is being pro-
duced in this country by Henry Miller and
his company, is having a successful run at
the Prince of Wales's Theater, London,
interpreted by Martin Harvey and strong
cast.
Allene Carter has scored q distinct per-
sonal success in Australia, where she is
playing the widow in "a Trip to China
town." and Hattie in "a Stranger in New
York" under the direction of Hoyt and
Mckee.
Brandon Hurst has been added to the
cast Of MAKE Way for the Ladies'" the
new farce which is being presented in vari-
Gus cities with conspicuous success. The
piece will be seen at English's in the near
future.
Alice Nielsen still has with her the old
favorites, Joseph Cawthorn, Richie Ling,
Eugene Cowles, Joseph Herbert and Luz
ellie Sanders. She is appearing at the
Chestnut-street Opera House, Philadel-
phia, this week.
At Covent Garden, London, on Washing
tons birthday, the Marchfoness Of Lans-
downe will give a benefit concert for the
widows and orphans of British soldiers.
Adelina Patti will sing and the Duchess Of
Marlborough will recite.
The Kelsey-Shannon Company, which
just terminated a successful engagement of
THE Moth and the Flame" at English's,
Is to be strengthened by the addition to its
cast of Julian Reed, nephew of Roland
Reed, the afflicted actor.
Sarah Bernhard is reported to be having
a controversy with Edmund Rostand, au-
thor of her new play. "L'Aiglon. as to
whether Coquelin or Guitry shall take the
leading role. She prefers Guitry. from
which the result may easily be forecast.
Chicago is thoroughly approaching Stu
art Robsons delightful new comedy by
Augustus Thomas. "Oliver Goldsmith" 1t
is being presented at the Grand Opera
House to crowded houses nightly. The
engagement continues through the current
week.
John Drew is playing his new piece,
Chambers, at the Philadelphia Broad
He will be followed by Louis Mann and
Clara Lipman in their new comedy, 1.-THE
Girl in the Barracks" Jan. Y.
Richard Mansfield is seriously contem-
plating an elaborate revival Of Henry W.
for next season. This spring he intends to
produce a new play by Francis Lightner.
founded upon the career of King Frederick
William l of Prussia, and has ordered an
other play from Stephen Phillips, author
of "Paolo and Francesca"
The mammoth production Of Broadway
to Toxic" which opens at the New York
Theater next week, contains some WELL
known names in its large cast. These are
familiar to Indianapolis theater-goers: Otis
Judson. The Mahr sisters and Lew Sim
mons have also been engaged.
Marshall Moore, who for many years rep
resented the late Sir Augustus Harris and
now acts in similar capacity for Arthur
Collins in the production and management
of Drury Lane pantomimes and plays in
London and the provinces of England. is in
New York. He has come to cooperate in
the production next month of the latest
Drury Lane play. Hearts Are Trumps.'
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The Washington Times is having trouble
with theatrical managers because of its
open and unqualified denunciation OF farces
that deal with social problems in an in
delicate manner. The resignation OF Chan
ming Pollock. its dramatic editor. has been
demanded by the managers, and refused by
the proprietors OF the paper. As a result
the Times has suffered curtaflment Of its
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