Evening star., 1901-08-10

gloves said in a solemn stage whisper TO
companion: His mother-in-law! IepsoE
heard her and INDUCED In one OF those all
oyer-the-face laughs for which he Is famous
on the stage. The salesgirl looked at MIN
as she bundled his gloves with an express.
sion which plainly said-"Heartless nrute!
The fact that Miss Adelaide Thurston will
star next season in a drama written Win
Miss Adams especially in view for the
leading role recalls the fact that many OF
the very successful plays of the day which
were written for one star finally passed TO
another for production. 1t will be remem-
bered that James K. Hackett left the en-
ploy of Daniel Frohman in high dudgeon
for the reason that the play Richard
Carvel," which had been especially con-
structed for his use, had been transferred
to John Drew. Stanislaus STANCES WOO
ing of Priscilla" was written for Miss Viola
Aliens use, but it was Miss Lillian Law
renee who was finally called upon to play
the leading role. Miss Aliens great suo-
cess in 1.-The Christian and in THE Pai-
ace of the King deferred it's production.
Clyde Fitch wrote Lovers Lane for Sol
Smith Russell. while THE Climbers" was
constructed by the same author for Charles
Frohmans stock company, and finally, at
ter years Of consideration, fell into the
hands of Miss Amelia Bingham. The mu-
sical comedy 1.-The Royal Rogue" was
per's use, but was finally produced with
great success by Jefferson De Angels.
These are but few of many similar cases,
proving that many play of commanding
worth is often knocked about from one
actor or manager to another before being
brought to the public notice. That Miss
ThurstonS capabilities are admirably
adapted for such play as Sweet Clover
promises to be is proven by her thoroughly
charming and captivating performance of
Lady Babbie in THE Little Minister"
James ]. Butler. who this season enters
the field as road manager, ran for Con-
gress from his ST. Louis district last No.
vember. and according to his friends was
elected, though It is probable that there
will be a contest over the seat. He has
been for number OF years manager Of
the Standard Theater. st. Louis, property
which his father owned. a valuable site
and the largest theater on the burlesQue
circuit. 1t was Harry Morris who, with
his Twentieth Century Maids, played at this
house a banner week which even showmen
familiar with the capacity Of the theater
doubted until they read the box office
statements, and which has never been ap-
preached. The Standard enjoys a reputa-
ton in burlesque circles. is recognized as
a welcome harbor for the show that has
weathered the storm, and Mr.. Butler is
known as one of the substantial showmeu
of the realm Of burlesque, as well as the
president of the Empire circuit, with which
his house is connected, and under the aus
pices of which his attraction is booked He
Is big, whole-souled man, credited with
native shrewdness and untiring energy, and
possesses all the characteristics that are
found In the hospitable westerner, as we'll
as all the fearlessness and determination
which constitute the game man. The for
nation of road organization has been Mr.
Buffers pet project for number Of years.
in spite of his other responsibilities and his
ample share of worldly goods and honors,
and announcements Of the attraction have
been made again and again, but 1t failed
to materfaIfze until this season Unable
of course, to give it his personal attention,
Mr.. Butler seems to have waited until he
could find suitable associates, and the con-
nectfon of Jacobs and Lowry with the or
ganization indicates that he probably bided
his time. Neither Jacobs nor Lowry a few
years ago had much capital, except that
which they carried under their caps ia
eobs had a little experience in the bust
ness department and Lowry was an ex-
perfenced performer, but the success of the
Merry Maidens was due more to their ma
tive shrewdness and grit than to the money
they raked and scraped together, borrowed
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