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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-20

Special Correspondence OF The Tribunc.
Washington, July H.
TAPORrS or manufacture from the United
States appear TO be slightly less IN the
II fiscal year just ended than in the proceed.
ing year, the figures Tor the eleven months
ending with May showing an apparent reduction
Of sli565,OSo. This statement, however, is mis-
leading because the figures of the year 1901 do
not include the exports TO Porto Rico and Ila.
waii which were included in formed years, and
which are largely manufactures and which will
aggregate s25, 100000 for the fiscal year. We're
it possible for the bureau of statistics to in.
clude in its figures of exports OF manufactures
those sent TO Hawaii and Porto Rico, the figures
Of 1901 would differ from those Of 1900.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-20

In d large shaIe Of the important articles of
our exports Of manufactures, the figures OF 1901
show marked growth over those OF the preced-
ing year and Of any preceding year In steel
rails, for instance, the exports during eleven
months Of 1901 more than s., 100000 in ex-
cess OF the same months Of last year: in pig
iron there is an increase of million dollars in
bars and rods Of steel, an increase Of million
and a half; in electrical machinery, a million
and a half; in boot, and shoes, over a million
dollars; in cotton seed oil, nearly two millions;
in carriages and cars two millions; in chemicals
more than Million in scientific instruments, a
million dollars; while, as already indicated, in
some cases where the values have decreased
there is still an increase in quantities, the an.
parent reduction being due TO the fall in price
and not to a reduction in the quantity exported
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-20
The New Postal Orders.

q T LAST the much discussed
~ postal orders reforming Sec
Il, "A ond class mail abuses are
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-20

American manufacturers nave, therefore, no
occasion for anxiety regarding the slight appar.
cnt decrease in the export figures OF manutac.
turcsin 1901. which is due: l. To the fact that
shipments of goods to Porto Rico and Hawaii,
4gsregsting more than 900 in the year
Just ended, are no longer included in the list Of
exports, as was formerly the case. ., That the
reduction OF over Ss,O0O,00O in exports of cotton
cloth and mineral oils to China may be looked
upn as due entirely To temporary causes, g..
That in numerous instances the reduction is due
to a fall in price while there has been an actual
increase in quantity, 4, That in the principal
item OF decrease, copper the figures exceed
those Of any preceding year except 1900, in which
year the demand abroad Tor electrical works
was far beyond that OF any preceding year.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-20
The Fosburgh Murder Case.

HE TRIAL, now in progress
at Pittsfield. Mass, of Rob-
n ert s. Fosbursh. charged
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1901-07-20
A Vital City Need.

Wv vE RETURN to the i'm
&N portant subject of va
cation schools for the
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Nordica and Ragtime.

Because N0rdica has included Ethelbert
Nevin's little negro song. Mighty LAX a
Rose" in her repertoire. she has been ac
cused by some Western critics Of induls-
ing in the ragtime habit. She Indignantly
denies that she even fancies the
coon songs. which have hitherto
been popularly supposed to belong
exclusively to her sister In art.
May Irwin. Nordica wants nothing
OF the coon songs. and claims that this
particular class OF music is never sung at
concerts By artists of recognized standing.
although they may softly hum the Groom
ing ditties in the sanctity OF their own
homes.
When an interviewer recently asked
Nine Nordica to discuss ragtime for the
purposes Of publication the singer replied:
Il have not discussed. and am not pre-
pared to discuss. the effect or influence Of
coon songs or ragtime upon the musical
future or education OF the people Of Amer
lea. II may be but a temporary appear
ance in the form OF peculiar syncopated
rhythm that has. for the time being. fas-
clnated the masses: or II may be a reflex
OF tine peculiar and plaintive melody Of
our c0lored population which has affected
the people through sympathy and through
n peculiar melodic strain. But all this as
a question OF popular music is entirely
outside of my activity either in opera or
concert work.
The particular song Of Ethelbert Ne
win, Mighty LAX Rose, belongs to the
best class OF the latter day American
compositions, and is so distinct from coon
songs or raStime as to make it a surprise.
in the estimation OF musicians. that any
one should identify it with such popular
music. It is a song to which justice can
only be done by cultured singer or
musician: otherwise it would become
super er-sentimental and useless. OF course
am very mach surprised that such dis
tinctions are not made. and that papers
will state that l have sung such songs as
are adapted for vaudeville and for the
street organ. This is exactly what they
are doing.
"ot course In America there are
people who have no knowledge OF classical
music and who don't understand the con-
trast between It and the popular song and
march. and it is difficult to explain these
distinctions to them. After n while. when
they become more cultivated in music,
they will appreciate the vast difference
between the popular song and the classi-
cal song which is adapted for the concert
stage. As for ragtime and coon songs.
while they may be very pleasant for the
time being, they cannot, of course. be
permanent. and tLey can never be utilized
in their present form for the concert
stage"
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Frawley After Plays.

Daniel Frawley. the Washington actor.
who makes a specially OF conducting stock
companies in the far West. and especially
San Francisco. was in the city. the guest
OF his mother during the holidays.
Mr. Frawley is In the East after new
plays for his company. which still iu-
cludes Mary Van Buren and Harrington
Reynolds, OF the organization that occu-
pied the Columbia Theatre three seasons
ago, after the end of the regular theatri-
cal year. This year. Mr.. FrawIey-he re-
fuses 20 he known nowadays as T. Daniel
has been playing wen considerable
financial success such weli-kG0wn pieces
rs % Secret Service - 'Thc Liars" Bro
ther Officers. The Only Way" and
Lord and Lady RIgy." He IS now after
IN original play, and believes that one
with naval background would just about
suit his purpose.
Failing to find drama Of this sort. Mr.
Frawlcy will content himself With the
Western rights to some OF the recent
Broadway successes, including, perhaps.
John Drew's The Second in Command" ="
The Washington times., 1901-12-29

always been considered one OF the best
ingenue parts ever written. and it will be
particularly pleasing TO the admirers of
Antoinette Walker to know that Mr.. Bel
lows has selected her for the role. Dur
ing the present stock season at the Lafay-
ette Miss Walker has done her share OF
the work exceptionally well. She has not
only played every part assigned her in a
most pleasing manner. but she has always
given promise OF even better things.
Two important engagements have been
made by Mr Bellows by which the ser
vices OF William Redmund aud Mrs.
Thomas Barry have been secured as per-
r.ancnt members OF the stock company.
They will both make their first appear
ance rs such in Sweet Lavender Mr..
Eedmund is one Of the best actors in the
country. his work with Alexander Salvini
and other prominent stars having made
him too well known to the amusement
public to require any extended introduc-
tion. Mrs. Barry is one of the most pains
taking of American actresses and In Ger
tain parts has few IL any superiors. She
starred for number of years with her
late husband. Thomas Barry, and shared
with him the great success which was his
for so many years.
There will be the usual matinee per-
formances on Wednesday and Saturday
At the Saturday matinee every lady al
tending will be presented with a large
autographed picture of Lillian Lawrence.
the leading lady OF the Bellows orgaEiza-
tion.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Another Local Stock Company,

D. V. Arthur cherishes an ambition to
furnish Washington, at the Columbia
Theatre with an exceptionally good stock
company next spriLg. Mr.. Arthur. it will
be recalled. directed the company that
occupied the Columbia stage two years
ago with such successful artistic and
financial results. That organization, un-
doubtedly the very best stock" COM
pany that has ever appealed for the
patronage of the theatrcgoers Of the Cap
itaI was headed by Percy Haswell, Olive
Oliver, Eleanor Carey. Stephen Grattan,
and a number OF other excellent players.
The pieces presented were far ahead Of
anything that has ever been offered by
any other summer company. and the pro-
ductions were in every respect the equal
of the Broadway originals.
Said Mr.. Arthur, in discussing the mat
ter:
II have conferred with Mr.. Luckett
relative to bringing IA company for the
exploitation of some of the best plays
of recent production, as well us trying
several pieces that have never yet seen
the glare of the footlights. ! have mum
ber of new plays in my possession. and
if we decide to put the scheme through
/ shall present some OF these Enacted
pieces during the stay of the organiza-
tion. / have always regarded Washington
as one of the best cities for a spring and
summer stock company in the country.
! shall 20 into the plan rather more am
bitiously than before. and will make
strong effort TO bring to this city such
weli-known actors and actresses as Maud
Holman. Olive Oliver and Eleanor Carey.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
New York 'Du Barry" Mad.

Just at present the theatrezoers of
New York are "Du Barry mad. Never
anyway. not within the last decade-has
drama made such an emphatic success
as the Belasco play did Christmas night,
when it was revealed for the first time in
ell its inagDifcence.
Gotham is used to big theatrical produc-
items, but even the most confirmed thea
tire patrons. persons who are just as we'll
show business as the managers them
selves. confessed that Belasco had
eciipsed all previous efforts to provide gor-
viewers were unanimous in the claim that
while New York had never before seen
such an expensive production. IL was
equally certain that the stages OF London
and Paris had never eXcellcd this latest
product of Mr.. Belasco.
The one thing that now concerns the
gentlemen who direct the fortunes OF
most Of the metropolitan theatres is the
regret that "Du Barry" was not installed
in a bigger playhouse, where the takings
would he considerably larger than in the
rather small Criterion.
Already Belasco Is said to have been ap-
preached with view to moving to one OF
the larger theatres at the disposition OF
the lessee OF the Criterion. but the
chances are that he will refuse to go.
While in Washington making ready for
the premiere OF his piece. Mr.. Belasco
said that none OF the managers OF the
large houses had enough faith in his ven
ture. and that on this account he was
forced into the Criterion.
The most astute OF New York's thestri-
cal prophets are now asserting that Mrs.
Carter and "Du Barry viii remain in
the metropolis until warm weather inter-
fsres with the performances.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
the American Invasion.

What the English writer's are pleased to
term the American invasion" is causing
good deal Of comment at present in
London and the larger cities of England
The time was when the American actor
in London town was regarded much In the
light OF curiosity. but with the first en-
gagement of THE Belle of New York;
commenced the invasion which has OF
late given q number OF writer's many mo-
ments Of worry. and caused them to de-
vote a great deal Of valuable newspaper
space to the fact that slowly. but none
the less certainly. are American actors
and actresses taking the bread from the
mouths of the less competen. English
Thesplans.
The only exception that has appeared
to this protest against the presence Of
American players on the London stage
Is the following. from the Pail Mall
Gazette:"
THE so-called American invasion Is
becoming perennial food for the theatrical
paragraphist. With dim eyes and voice
choking with emotion he bewails the COM
petition which this incursion renders
more severe. and hints darkly at the ne
cessity for some protective tariff. In re-
gard to musical comedy. or what passes
as such, the need is certainly Imperative
But for other branches OF American art.
no; emphatically no. The English
dramatist can learn much from tho
craftsmanship of a Gillette. as the actor
may probably study his methods-so quiet
on the surface. so powerfully agitated at
heart. For herein lies the secret Of the
true, the only. reserved force. All else
are counterfeit. mere accessories by
which the actor strives to cover up
physical or mental debility from the curl
Gus gaze"
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Chase's

-
Chase's this week
should be the cynosure OF all eyes. the
Mecca for all footsteps. Keith's original
and only Cycle Track Sensation" is the
novel feature by which it is promised
hitherto unknown degrees OF thrill will
/ be brought within cognizance OF sensibil-
ity THE Cycle Sensation" is nothing
more nor less than three very fast riders
whirling inside a funnel-shaped stage
track. and maintaining half the time an al
most upside-down position. in which they
are held By centrifugal force alone. It's
only another OF the wonders OF the twen-
tieth century, and it shows how man,
little by little, subdues everything and
brings it into his dominion for one pur-
pose or another. Like most other ex-
ceptionally novel attractions in this
sphere OF amusement, it was originated
abroad, and Mr.. Feiber. the foreign
agent OF the Ecith-Chase theatres. Sc
cured it for his principals. T.7o weeks
ago 1t was put On at Reiths, New York.
and proved success beyond the most
hELtliL Aiifi.Arf llDH VI AhH p4plAEttSs
The second feature will be supplied by
( those well-known vaudeyillians, the Rus
sell Brothers, who rank among the lead
ers, although this Will be their first APP
, pearance al chase's. They will present
their remarkable dialect specially, The
| Irish Servant Girls" in which dslinea-
tion they have never been equaled. Until
recently they starred In Sweet Marie.
under the management OF Oscar Hammer
stein.
The remainder OF the bill will include
Charles Wayne and Anna Caldwell, in
the amusing comedietta, "A Book Detec-
I tive" which affords twenty minutes Of
refreshing laughter. Mayme Gehrue, late
ly with Weber d Fields, will give a
! dancing specially that should be pleasing.
The comedy stars, Edward NJ. Favor and
Edith Sinclair, viii be seen in their new
farcical success. The Maguires." Mar
garet Ashton, the singer and character
change artist who has the nom de the
atre of the girl OF quality" and Scott
and Judge, the acrobatic farmer and the
athlete" will be the remaining acts on
the bill.
Wormwood's monkey circus, numbering
forty OF these funny animals will be a
feature of the bill that should prove es-
pecially interesting to the young folk.
Chase's regular matinee prices will not
be advanced on New Year Day.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
I" Maid Marian"

The event of the coming week In musi-
cal circles will be the presentation at
the National Theatre for the first time
here OF the new romantic opera Maid
Marian" written by Reginald de Koven
and Harry b. Smith for the Bostonians.
and which has been accorded most en-
thusiastic reception in other cities.
Maid Marian" has been but recently
produced, and so popular has it become
with all clasfes OF theatregoers that the
Bcstonians will depend upon It exclusively
the present season.
In the Interpretation of Maid Marian.
tie Bostonians have secured the serv-
ices OF 4 distinguished group of famous
singers. included among whom are Henry
Clay Barnabee, w. II. Macdonald, Grace
Van Studdiford Adele Rafter, Belle
Harper. Frances Miller. George Frothing-
ham. Josephine Bartlett, Frank Rush
worth. w II. Fitzgerald, Allan Hinklcy.
Macdonald Dorrington. Vernon stiles.
Cora Suffers, C. ". Head, ]. J. Martin,
and others
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Sousa Home Again.

II Is at once compliment and an ad-
mission Of great merit when so conser-
vative and Influential paper as the
London Times" remarks in connection
with one of the Scusa concerts in London
that "the concert as whole proved an
admirable and most surprising lesson in
the possibilities OF wind band when ably
trained"
The success OF the march klag" has
had no parallel IN England, where the
former Washington bandmaster was ele-
waited to degree Of popularity equal to
that which he enjoys in his own country.
The Sousa band played to record bust
ness in every place It appeared. and so
great was the general demand that Sousa
returned 10 London for a second engage
ment during which he gave twenty four
concerts at the Empire Theatre and the
Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
After the English season Scusa and his
forces returned to America in time to
partake OF their Christmas dinner in Now
York. and after a brief rest the regular
winter tour OF the organization will begin
in January. Washington being one Of the
first cities to be visited.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Josephine Conan, Dancer.

Josephine Cohan danced herself into the
favor OF the local public last week and
established herself so firmly therein that
she will long be remembered as one OF
the daintiest, cleverest, and most charm
ing players who has ever visited Wash
lngton. The Governors Son." which oc-
cupied the stage of the Columbia Thea
tire last week. served to bring the Cohan
family back to this city. where they have
been known hitherto as an entertaining
vaudeville company. appearing in a con-
eensed version Of their present play.
Josephine Cohan reminds one of an anil
mated piece of Dresden china. She is an
ethereal bit Of femininity, and envelops
herself in an atmosphere OF refinement
and daintiness. Her personality is charm
ing and one Is attracted to her as soon as
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
"rho Toreador" Special Train.

Quite the most imposing theatrical en-
try into the Capital OF the season was
made yesterday afternoon when The
Toreador" special train OF seTen
cars steamed into the city and un-
loaded the 159 people utilized in the diff
tereat departments OF the production.
The production proper took up three OF
the largest sized baggage cars. while the
various members OF the organization COM
pletely filed three parlor cars and day
coach. The train left Jersey City at IL
O'Clock and made the run 20 Washington
In five hours almost to the minute.
A. l.. Erlauger. the head OF the theasri-
cal syndicate. and score OF other prom
inent managers accompanied THE To-
reador" company and will witness the
first performance at the National Theatre
tomorrow night.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
= IN BEHIND 7nzF007uG 81
Attr actions
For Next Wee elk

Stuart Robson, in his famous character.
BERTHE the lamb in Bronson Howard's )
comedy. The Henrietta" will come to
the Columbia Theatre next week with the
customary Thursday and Saturday matt
nees.
Mr. Robson revived "The Henrietta"
this year in response to numerous re-
quests from managers OF theatres
throughout the country, who made the
claim that their patrons have manifested
strong desire to see the comedian In
what is undoubtedly one OF the most brill
liantly written and eypertly constructed
plays of recent years.
Mr.. Robson has surrounded himself with
an exceptionally able company, headed by
Maclyn Arbackle. and there is every rea-
son to believe that the patrons OF the
Columbia will be offered one Of the hest
comedy productions OF the season, In The
Henrietta"
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Columbia

cessful De hoyen
and Smith comic opera, which is now in
its second season, under the direction of
Klaw 4, Erlanccr. 1t viii be seen for the
third engagement in Washington as this
weeks offering at the Columbia.
The plot opens with the arrival OF a
young sailor. who has been promised the
hand OF his sweetheart if he can scrape
up e2,000. He saves the amount out OF
his wages OF eS a month-a stage miracle
which is seldom duplicated in modern life.
The sailor has the whole sum in his vest
pocket when he meets a strolling COM
pany Of actors. Of whom one, japanese
dwarf, is a kleptomaniac. The dwarf
promptly steals the tat's wealth.
It is then that the famous detective
Foxy Quiller' is called in. and. in his
Sherlock Holmes deductions. there arc
opportunities for all kinds OF fun. Quiller
goes TO Corsica in search of the thief,
and while in that country is engaged by
Corsiean TO spy upon his enemies with
whom he has a vepdStta. Then Foxy
Quiller' is in his glory. for between the
robbery and the vendetta there are clues
enough TO stock a round dozen detective
agencies, and still have a handsome sur
plus to EXPORT. and so the Fun comes
fast and furious, and big Jerome Sykes
as the detective keeps the audience In
laughter during all the time he is on the
stage.
The music OF the o. era is written in
Mr. De Koven's best style. In placing
the scenes OF the piece in two countries
so dissimilar he has been given an ex-
cellent opportunity to Illustrate the DIFF
ference in the musical styles. In the first
act are 10 he found the English folk
songs and Tiuch choral work of the high
est clasa. while in the succeeding two
acts the theme is in lighter vein-the
music Of Italy, bright, tunefuI, and rich
in color effects.
Besides Mr. Sykes the company will in
clude the follSwing: Julius Steiger,
Adolph link. the lilliputian comedian;
Harry McDonough, Louis Casavant,
Arthur 7. Earnest, Eleanor Kent. Grace
Cameron. Lillian Seville, Marian Bent.
Marie Christie, Almia Forrest, and others,
and a chorus OF sixty.
There will be special matinee New
Year Day.
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
Kernan's

the attraction will
be Sam Devere's
Own Company. The company this year is
said to far surpass anything that Sam
Devere has ever brought TO this city.
The organization consists OF fifty artists.
including some OF the best novelties from
all parts Of the world. including sallah
Abdullah's Arabs, twelve sons Of the Ara
blan Desert. in some of the most wonder
fui acrobatic feats ever seen on any
stage; the six Royal Ascot Girls" Eng
lands latest craze; the celebrated Phasey
Troupe, fourteen in number. especially
imported TO this country for Sam De-
Yere's Own Company; the Imperial Trio,
Hodges. Haywood, and Lancaster. in their
sketch. "A Pleasant Evening"" the Misses
Bennett and Stembler. late OF one OF the
Hoyt companies, In a very clever farce,
written especially for them By George
Cohan; the Worlds Comedy -Four, singers
and comedians; Cert e Le Clair. and her
Four Black Cherubs, one OF the brightest
and most pleasing attractions before the
public, and The only Sam Deyere. who is
a whole show in himself" and a sure
cure for the blues. lie will present an
entirely new budget CT songs and funny
sayings.
The olio will be brought 20 a close with
a laughable absurdity. called THE Cloak
Models" introducing the full strength of
the company, including twenty handsome
young women. As a special feature Mr..
Devere has engaged Mildred Howard De
Grey in the reigning sensation OF the
year, "a Dream OF Love-"
The Washington times., 1901-12-29
aMLiss. IA

No matter now captious the theatregoer.
there is something in "M'Liss" which is
sure to please II he likes comedy. there
is plenty Of laughter. If IT. is tragedy he
likes, there are moments when the dra-
matte interest Is intense. In fact. from
the moment the curta rises on the first
act OF the play until it falls on the last
act. it can be truthfully said that there
is not a single dull moment. The COM
pany is headed by Nellie McHenry, whose
success in the title role Is said to have
been even greater than the originator.
"MLiss" will hold the stage of the
Academy OF Music next week.