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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
THE PASSING SHOW.

The New York dramatic critics have not
fallen over themselves in the endeavor TO
praise Maude Adams performance Of
Rostand's "L'Aislon." presented for the
first time in the metropolis at the Knick-
erbocker Theatre. last Monday night. In
deed, the general consensus of the reviews
is to the effect that Miss Adams is much
too small. artistically. for the role. and
that she can never hope to give anywhere
near so good performance as her admir-
ers hoped for.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

successful experience behind him. He
began his career under Charles H.
Hoyt. for whom he created some Of the
most successful characterizations of the
Hoyt repertoire, eliminating in his orig
inal realization of Maverick Brander.
Leaving Hoyt six years ago, he began
starring. and his advance has been quiet.
steady, and conspicuous. His type of COM
edy is distinctly American, and to a capac-
ity for laughtermak he combines tai
ent for the expression of pathos and force
in natural characters which is seldom
found Joined in the other endowments of
comedians.
The supporting company is said by the
management to be better than MIR. Russell
ever had. The production is new and pains
have been taken with every detail. There
will be the usual matinees on Thursday
and Saturday
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

Manager Chase states that 1t is the cost
liest programme ever devised by him for
names OF the artists themselves are the
best proof Of the verify of his assertion.
They are Joseph Hart and Carrie De Mar.
Wright Huntington and his company. COM
posed of Adele Francis and George Far
rem: J. X. Murray and Clara Lane, Clarice
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

Howard Thurston. the adroit manipulation
of cards. who was seen at Chase's last
week. in a talk with Times questioner on
the evening of his first appearance at the
vaudeville house, said the most interesting
| incident that he could recall since he gave
| up the idea of being a minister happened
| in Denver several years ago. when he sue
ceeded in mystifying the late Alexander
| Hermann with one Of his cieveTest card
tricks. This is how Mr.. Thurston relates
the story:
Hermann, having heard of my card
trick, called at the theatre one night to
witness it. and was SO pleased he requested
me to call. We met and discussed the
act Hermann told me that he would bs
delighted to have me give the trick be-
fore his entire company, and il its menu
bers were Sc favorably impressed with IL
as he himself. he would purchase it.
II set the time Of the exhibition. The
drop curtain was lowered, and 1 told all
Of the Hermann company to line up be-
fore me on the stage. In the group OF
auditors besides Mr.. and Mrs. Hermann
were W. Z. Robinson. chief illGsionist Of
the Hermann company. also a representa-
tive of the Denver Post and the numer-
Gus stage hands and carpenters attached
to the company and the theatre.
Il occupied a position in the centre Of
the stage. Four of the company each drew
a card from the pack which-had been shuf-
fed. looked at it. noted the denomination
silently. and replaced it in my hands. Then
withdrew to a position further in the
rear and asked one Of the spectators what
card he had taken out of the pack
1t was the ten of diamonds was the
answer
=. Ten of diamonds. come FORTH I de-
manded. Instantly the ten OF diamonds
rose from my left hand and assembled two
feet to the right hand. Addressing the
next man. 1 said:
What card did you draw?
Z" The jack of hearts,
II then ordered the jack of hearts to
ascend and it instantly obeyed.
ITO the next man l propounded simi-
lar question, with like results. l next
asked the last man, Hermann himself, to
name his card. which happened to be the
ten of clubs
Let the ten of clubs appear said
and the familiar ten spot silently arose
as if propelled by an unseen power. Herr
mann smiled with wonder at the perform
ance, and was completely myst:ied
Afterward he acknowledged the trick was
winner and wanted to purchase it. but |
was compelled to refuse. Any man who
could fool as clever a man as Hermann
might we'll feel elated, don't you think
So?"
The Times man, from whose hat the late
trickster had on many occasions pulled
all manner of articles OF wearing apparel
and from whose nose stream Of palmed
silver dollars had been wrung. thought so
too.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

Actor Tim Murphy, who will be seen at
the Columbia this week as a successor to
Sol Smith Russell in one of the latter S
favorite roles. is rare Jester. His
latest uuip IS a fancy to change his
name. due perhaps to managerial or 9th
erwise advice, or perhaps a desire on the
actors part to secure some additional ad-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

The only stipulation in the entire policy is
that the dramatic critic shall be between
the ages Of sixteen and seventy-fve.
The dramatic editor Of The Times &C
knowledges the receipt Of his policy, NO.
2625. and tr ists that the Insurance com
pany's finances may not be depleted on
his account.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

budget Of stories and original parodies;
Kelly and Reno. grotesque acrobsts: hita
Redmond, singing Coincidence, and several
other well-known vaudeville favorites.
The daily matinees continue to grow in
popular favor with the women and chill
dren for whose especial benefit they are
intended. The matinee prices are: Or
chestra and orchestra circle. % cents;
balcony. Is cents, with all seats reserved.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
1nncs' Concerts ut the Columbia.

1nncS' Concerts ut the COlumb fa.
Inncs and his band will give two con-
certs at the Columbia Theatre today, one
in the afternoon at 8 and the other in the
evening at with change of programme
at each concert.
As an added feature to his today's pro-
grammes scenes will be given from grand
opcra-"Faust" at the matinee and TROY
atore'' at night. Innes viii bring with
him such welI-known artists as Signor
Albert. Nine. Noldi, Miss Frances Boyden,
Signor Zerni. Signor Xanten, and Signor
Vernon. And at both matinee and even
ing he will present a sensational produc-
ton of the anvil chorus, introducing cleo
trical effects and corps of red-shirted
anvil beaters. Programmes for both con-
certs are given herewith:
AFTERNOON.
Overture "Mignon'' .....................T Thomas
.'Sc.enad, Rocncco" ........... Meyer Iielmund
For reed instrumental
Aria for tenor or baritone, "Torador Song"
.-........ ..-'''-.... -...... bizet
Descriptive fantasia, karmeno Osrow"...
Concert polka. "Arl.urklenian" Hartmann
Comet solos by kTyl:
ta) "cupids story" nln:ermezzo). ............
Aria for soprano, AN, Fors lui." from
''Trayiata'' OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Verdi
Nine. Mold.
Concert waltz. "In tie Vienna Woods" Strauss
Scenes from ''Farist'' -Gounod
(Not in oostume,)
Marguerite ....-.N Mime. Mold or Miss Eoyden
Faust .Signtr 2eini or Mr. Xanten
Ncfstofcic .signor Alberti Mr. Vernon
Spectacular fantasia The Village Black
EVENING.
Tspnlik OXyG lrv
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

Adele Francis is an arch little actress, and
she and George Farren furnish capital sup
port.
For the first time Washington will have
an opportunity to hear Eta Butler. the
mimic. who In one night bounded to the
top notch of success In New York City.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
Chase. New crnnd-vaudevt,le.

All the spice Of polite vaudeville will
be found in the bill announced by Man
ager Chase for his New Grand this week.
1t will have al exhilarating. tonic effect
upon the audiences because it is brim full
of picturesque novelties, delightful music,
sparkling comedy, and charming actresses.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
The Lafayette square-stocl Com

pnny.
The second play to be presented by the
Lafayette Square Stock Company, which
won its way into instant favor with its
production of The Masquerad5rs" at ths
Lafayette last week, will be 1.-The Coun-
tess Valeska," romantic drama CT the
era Of Napoleon the Great, which Julia
Marlowe presented with much success
three seasons ago. The drama is enc
which has seldom been produced by stock
companies, owing to the strong dramatic
requirements and the elaborate SCENERY
necessary for a high class prcduc ion. In
both of these respects. however, the La
fayette company is claimed to be able to
meet every demand, and the revival of
THE Countess Valeska" promises to be
as complete in every detail as VIII Mss
Marlowe first produced the play. The
original scenery has been exactly repro
duced by the special scenic artists at the
Lafayette, and the original military Cos
tunes used by Miss Marlowes company
have been secured.
The play treats of the love of the Coun-
tess Valeska for an enemy Of her ooun-
try. Napoleon has invaded Poland to
throw Off the yoke of the Pruss.ans The
sympathies of Valeska are, therefore,
Napoleon selects her castle as his head
quarters. Valeska prior to the war had
been loved by Achim Won Lohde. Prus-
sian officer. who, being now pursued,
seeks safety in her castle. She permits
him to disguise himself as her steward,
and he thus mingles with the French, the
interest at this period of the play being
skillfully aroused to an intense degree
owing to his narrow escape from detec-
ton. A plot is formed to kill Napoleon,
ard this leads to a rigorous search Ct the
castle. A French officer. who himself had
loved Valeska, suspects the false stew
ard. and in fierce duel of words, quss-
tioning the valor of the missing Achim
Won Lohde, the French officer tauuts Won
Lohde into revealing his identity. Va
leska, to save her lover. declares to the
Frenchman that il he arrests Won Lohde
she will assert that the Prussian was
captured in her own apartments. In the
face of this threat. to denounce the sus-
pect to his death. would mean dishonor-
ing the woman he loves. and the French
man is too gallant for that. After a
series of exciting events, Achim Won
Lohde escapes. leaving with Valeska
a promise to return and claim her when
the war is over L-a
Miss Blanche Bates, an actress whcse'
greatest successes have been scored in.
strong emotional work, such as the part
of the Countess Valeska demands, will be
seen in the title role. The many adj
riirers of Miss Bates will find her fully
equal to every requirement in this trying
role. Mr.. Eugene Ormonde, the Lafay-
cites talented leading man, will be seen
as Achim Won Lohde, the tall Prnssian;
while Mr.. John T. Sullivan will handle
the part of the sh-ewd but gallant
Frenchman. All of the other players on
the roster of the Lafayette will be SEN IN
congenial roles.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

Clarice Vance, the Southern singer, will
reappear with a new repertoire of those
melodious Southland songs which have
made her conspicuously successful in polite
vaudeville. Her strongly magnetic per-
sonality. utter lack of self-consciousness
and winsome simplicity of manner cap
tivated Washington last season. Lorraine
Armour, soprano, and Charles Baguley,
baritone, will provide another operate
sketch entitled THE Brigand's Bride"
which, 1t is claimed, affords them excel
lent opportunity tor the delightful singing
which made them the CHI eff members of
the Gypsy Quintette" last year at Chase's.
The Brothers Damn from the Royal Cir
Gus at Amsterdam. will be seen in re-
markable acrobatic exhibition. Nine.
Emmy's little pets constitute the feature
especially engaged for the daily matinee
audiences, and undoubtedly they will prove
most entertaining to the nightly assem-
blages. All in all. it is bill to conjure
large audiences to Chasa's this week.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
kcrnan's -"The Bowery Burles.
uucrx.O

That popular, up-to-date, laugh provok-
ing organization, 1.-THE Bowery Burles-
quers," will be the attraction this week
at Kcrnan's Lyceum and the announce
ment of their coming should be sufficient
evidence that the patrons of this house
will be offered something of more than
ordinary excellence in the line of bur-
Hurtig & Seamon's "Bowery Burlesquers"
have provided some of the best entertain
ments that Washington burlesque audi
ences have ever seen and the management
makes the assertion that the orsaniza-
ton this year is fully as good. if not bet
ter, than on the occasion Of the previous
visits OF the company to this city.
A rafting burlesque, called From New
York to Peek-In," will open the bill. and
will introduce some exceptionally bright
and clever performers, prominent among
them being Andy Lewis, one of the best
Hebrew comedians of the burlesque stage;
Marie Richmond, sweet singer and poru-
lar coincidence; the Taylor Trio, clever
musical artists; Murphy and Nolan, who.
later on in the performance, will be seen IN
their original Irish knockabout act and
WILL in the burlesque. interpret impor-
tant parts; Mauoe Eiiiott, charhihs
burlesquer, and Lottie Lewis. another Ia
vorite balladist and comedienne.
An interesting olio will follow the bur-
lesque and feature OF this portion of
the programme will be the ladies' zouave
drill. The concluding burlesque will be
The shiek Slave" which is said to be re-
markedly divefting and amusing. From
the list of artists above enumerated 1t
is almost certain that 1.-The Bowery Bur
lesquers" will establish this seasons box
office record at Kernans.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
Hnshim's Academy of Music-vnudc-
Vile.

vI:.c.
Beginning with tomorrow matinee. fash
ionable vaudeville" will enter upon the
ninth week of popularity at the Academy
of Music, and judging by the bill an
nounced by Manager Hashim, the Gus
tomary period of prosperity will be sure
to continue. Mr.. Hashim has abundant
reason to feel elated over this well de-
served success. for he has kept faith in
his promise to present only the best in
vaudeville.
The programme arranged for the cur
rent week is another example of the I'M
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

Elsie DeWolfe excited the envy and ad-
miration Of all femininity at the Knicker-
booker Theatre on the opening night OF
Maude Adams in ''L'Aiglon" by appearing
in a gorgeous cloak which bears the name
Of the play. The wrap is the latest swag-
ger thing in Paris and Miss DeWolfe is
the hrst woman in America to have one
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

The Bijou-ssTrocadero Burlesquers."
The Trocadero Burlesquers. this weeks
attraction at the Bijou. are well known to
local audiences and there is every man
agerial assurance that the performances
that will be seen at the Bijou commenc
ing tomorrow iafteinoon will fairly TEEN
with novelties in the line of UP to date
hurlescue. Every care has been taken in
the selection of the members Of the COM
rany to get shapely young women who pos
sess coed voices in addition to their phys
ical charms. and this effort has resulted in
an organization OF unusual excellence.
There will be the customary opening and
closing burlesGues, and these are said to
be far above the average entertainments
seen in like organizations. The ol!o will
include such capable and worthy vaudeville
artists as Smith and Champion, Cohen and
Gardner Lew Palmer. Crawford and Wash
burn, Nelson. Glinserreti, and Demonico.
and Mile. Tucho. The chorus is claimed to
number thirty.
Manager Coyle Is already looking forward
to the entertainment of the patrons of the
Bijou on election night, when an addi-
tioral performance Will be given i.nIne-
diately at the conclusion of the regular
evening bill. Arrangements have been
made with one CT the telegraph companies
to run special wire into the theatre and
the returns will be read from the stage
between the different acts.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28

After several years of great popularity
among book readers. Mollie Elliott Sea-
wells prize story. THE Sprightly Ro-
nance OF Marsac," has been adapted for
stage purposes and will be used as the
vehicle for the first starring tour OF Maclyn
Arbuckle, who made great hit In both
London and New York in the Broadhurst
comedy, why Smith Left Home" It's
first presentation will be at the National
Theatre next week.
Everyone who has read this most en-
tertaining tale of Partisan Bohemian life
will be delighted to see translated to the
stage the characts-s in which they could
not have failed to take great interest. This
story has been dramatized by William
Young, who adapted Ben Hur" to the
stage. and who has written many success
full plays among them 1.-THE Rajah.' which
made a run of $50 consecutive nights at
the Madison Square Theatre. several years
ago. THE Sprightly Romance OF Marsac'
has been written on legitimate dramatic
lines. without in any sense destroying It's
humor and without losing the opportunity
for laugh, with which the original story
is replete.
Mr.. Arbuckle will be supported by an ex-
ceptionally strong company. which Will In
clude w J. Ferguson, Edwin Abeles. Hen
ry Bergman Horace Lewis, Claude Brook.
John T.. Denton, Margaret Fuller. sandol
Milliken. Kate Lester, Laura Clements.
Annabelle Whitford, Leona Norbury, and
Vjolet Carlstedt,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-10-28
NEXT WEEKS ATTRACTIONS.
The CoIumbin-Otix Skim,

This season is prolific in plays that
have the romantic flavor and are founded
upon more or less widely read novels.
Prince Otto" is the first OF the seasons
offerings in this line and it is said to be
an excellent example of the stage ro-
rnanticisn now much in favor. Prince
Otto" which will be seen at the Columbia
next week. was produced at Wallack's
Theatre, New York, for an engagement
of six weeks and was highly commended
by both press and public. 1t is an adapta-
ton of Robert Louis Stevenson's romantic
story of the same name. and the play IS
even more delightful than the novel. and.
though many of the characters have diff
ferent names, those who have read the
novel will easily recognize them.
The company which will support MI.
Skinner in his new play will be the
same as seen in New York and Will In
clude Percy Haswell, Grace Filkins. Maud
Durbin, George Nash, Frank Sylvester
Eugene Eberle, Alfred Edwards, and some
thirty-ive others.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-06
COMPLIMENT FOR AKRON PEOPLE.
youngstown vindicntor.)

youngstown yindcntor.)
Akron. Is straining every nerve to
surpass Youngstown in the next de.
cennial census. and II the same prog
ress is made In that direction that has
marked the decade just past, the Sum-
nit city will accomplish its purpose,
Youngstown now has less than three
thousand advantage in population
over Its rival, and unless citizens of our
home city put forth every effort to re
tain that small ascendency, Akron will
carry off the honors in another census
taking period.
In one particular Akron shows he,
better discretion and gives to Youngs
town mn object lesson. Her people are
freer from partlsanism when the in.
terests Of the city are involved 10 ad.
vantage themselves as manufactur,
ing town, they manage to keep In con.
gress, II not all the time Mt least a
great part OF the time, Representa-,
tive from their own city.
They have had their Sidney Edgerton
and now have their Dick, while In this
Republican district and city, surrender
after surrender is made to advance
party and personal interests and pre-.
serve political harmony to less deserv.
ing localities, to the detriment of the
city's growth,
II Youngstown is surpassed by Akron
at the next census taking, Republicans
of this city will have themselves large.
ly to censure for being placed in the
rear. If patriotism is to continue the
absorbing duty with Republicans, they
must expect to suffer from their illlb
erality.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-06

the county Jail Monday charged with
assaulting Clark, has been released.
The officials believed that the evidence
would not warrant them in holding
him and he was released without bond.
There is considerable mystery about
the case. If Clark was assaulted on
the railroad track, people cannot un-
derstand how he managed to get home
in the condition he was in. The off,
Cials believe that another man had
something to do with the assault upon
Clark
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-11-06
THEME
Far Thanksgiving Sermons Adopted
by Evangelical Alliance.

The Ministers meeting was held in
the First NJ. II. church Monday morn-l
ing, IL members being present. 1t
was agreed that the theme of the
Thanksgiving sermons in the city
should be "The Progress of the King
DOM" and that Union Foreign Mis-
sionary meeting should be held in the
First Congregational church the
evening of Thanksgiving day, with sew
eral brief addresses on the Progress
of the Kingdom in the Closing Cen
tury." The projected meeting for
Christian missions in China was chm
celled. On motion Of the Rev. Mr..
Pratt, the invitation was cordially
accepted to attend the fellowship meet
ings In the Central Presbyterian
church, the week of Nov. Ills.
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