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The Washington times., 1901-08-04
Kernan's Lycenm Thcntrc.

The reopening of Kernan's I.yceum on
Monday. August u. will usher in one of
the most pretentious of the new burlesaue
organizations. ''Topsy Turvey." as well
as restore to lovers of burlesque play
house which during the summer has un-
dergone thorough renovation and now
wears its accustomed inviting appear
ance. Neither pains nor expense has
been spared in renovating the interior.
and the results that the decorators have
accomplished must be seen to be appre-
ciated. The lobby has been decorated
in a light design, which lends the ap-
pearance Of airiness. The box office TO
which have been added a number of new
facilities for ticket selling, as well as a
complete telephone Service. has not been
neglected; the auditorium, with its rich
upholstery. carpeting, and decorating. Is
fivaled only by the handsome private
boxes, In which the furnishings and tap
estry are unsurpassed. while the buffet.
which presents the appearance of a rich
old baronial hall. is calculated to retain
the attractiveness it has always pos
sesset.
\ number of new aspirants in the realm
of burlesque are among the bookings, in
Guiding the Trans-Atlantics, which is a
combination of the cream of European
and American stars; Harry NartelIs,
which that veteran Snowman is said TO
put forth as the crowning effort of his
career: Blue BiOOds. the organization
on which A. II. Woodruff. of High Roll
err fame, has spent much energy and
money, and the ''Topsy Turvey," the
opening attraction. which is owned by
James J. Butler, of the Standard Theatre,
St Louis. and President of the Empire
circuit Among the others are all the
favorite attractions that annually visit
the house and Invariably bring new fea-
lures, including the Dainty Duchess
'-Imperials. 'Maiestics.' Dewey"
''Broadways." australians Twentieth
Century Maids. "Utopians. Merry
Maidens," Rentz-Santley, 'Bohemians."
Cracker Jacks" "Bowery." Partisan
Widows. Irwin Bros, High Rollers"
Morning Glories.' Grass Widows"
New York Stars City Club .'Knfck-
erbockers." Cay Masqueraders.' Rose
Hill. Rice & Barton "Ramblers." >" Wine.
Woman, and Song" Royals" 'Vaga-
bonds, Big Sensation" Sam Devere,
City Sports" Rose Sydell, AL Reeves,
May Howard, and Reilly & Woods.
Manager Herman Is in a position as.
director of the Empire circuit to enjoy
orga nizations in Washington, Baltimore,
aT~~Buffalo. The Empire circuit has
taken steps TO purify the atmosphere Of
the realm of burlesque and to restore II
to that footing which il enjoyed before
reckless comedians brought it into more
or less disrepute and provoked the au-
thorities in Washington. If not elsewhere,
to adopt stringent regulations governing
theatrical performances. There are shows
that will not be seen and comedians who
will not be heard at Kernan's S again be-
cause they transgreSsed the proprietieS
and Were ruled off the Empire circuit
The Washington times., 1901-08-04
CBase's New Grand.

Chase's Theatre, which closed amid such
enthusiasm last night, will now be dark
for six weeks. Almost every minute of
this period will be necessary. however,
for the completion Of the n any improve
ments which will be made il the interior
of the big playhouse The announcement
of the programme for next season at this
theatre is ore of the most interesting
ever mJde to the people Of Washington
from this source and the management is
iustifiably looking forward TO a record
breaking theatrical epoch.
Probably the most important improve
nent which will be made in the interior
arrangements at Chase's will be the
changing OF what has heretofore been
known as the gallery to a second balcony.
Th,, old gallery entrance will be closed
permanently and the gallery itself will
be thing of the past. The second bal
cony is to be carpeted ana upholstered
and made over in every way. IL VIII DE
entered through the main auditorium and
lobby in the same manner as the iirst
balcony. Its finishing and furnishings
will be on a par with those of the lower
floor and an air OF elegance Will pervade
this new arrangement for the accommo-
dation OF the playgoers. The seats VIII
all be numbered, couponed. and reserv-
ed and may be ordered in advance the
same as the chairs in any other part of
the house The opening OF a second bal
cony has been made necessary TO proper
Iy handle the ever-increasing patronage
OF the theatre, and II will undoubtedly
prove a great convenience
The theatre proper will be gone over
from top to bottom by small army of
skilled workmen and decorators Wher-
ever an improvement can be made. ana
wherever the decorative effect can be
made more pleasing. no expense will be
epared to bring about the desired end
The lobby win also receive its full share
Of attention.
The Washington times., 1901-08-04
THE PASSING SHOW.

Clyde Fitch's successful play. Lovers
Lane" concluded its Chicago season last
night. and will, two weeks hence, COM
mence its regular season at st Paul,
after which Minneapolis will be visited.
and then will come engagements in a
number of important Eastern cities.
Washington will be among the earliest
cities to have an opportunity to witness
what has proved TO be one of the most
pleasing of last seasons crop of plays.
From the West comes the report that
the popular Washington actor. T. Daniel
Frawley, OF Tim Frawley, as he is
known to his many local friends, has de
cided 10 do away with his first name.
and that in future the billboaris will
contain the simple announcement that
Daniel Frawley. the eminent actor, is
coming.
The evolution of the Frawley name has
been an interesting spectacle. AT first.
when a member of the Frohman, Crane.
and various other organizations with
which the local Thespian was connected,
he was content with the plain, unembel-
lished II. ID. Frawley. Their came the
period when the Frawley name was
parted in the middle, and T. Daniel
adorned the actors business and visiting
cards. And now the honest Timothy is
to be done away with altogether. 1t is
really too bad that MIR Frawley has
deemed 1t best. for business reasons of
course, to slash off the front part OF his
name. but perhaps in the far West where
the Frawley tours are the most profitable
it may not be considered artistic enough
to suit the fancy OF the good people who
are In the habit of paying Mr.. Fra yley
a dollar for the privilege OF seeing him
wabble around in the shoes of William
Gillette. William Faversham. and the other
actors in whose roles the Washingtonian
presents himself.
that his friends hereafter greet him as
Daniel. so goodbye TO honest, respect
able Irishy Tim" But is Danny
Frawley such an immense Improvement
upon Tim" Frawley?
Local theatregoers who have a liking
for vaudeville will recall the strike Of the
variety performers. or the members of
the White Rats. the society of vaude-
Williams is generally known. which oc-
CURED some SIX months ago. The strike
was ostensibly for the purpose OF doing
away with what the actors were wont
to term the unjust per cent commission.
and for few weeks the players sup
posed their efforts had been successful.
Recently, however. the White Rats have
been meeting with many financial
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ADJUSTMENTS

of September, with vaudeville bill maGc
up of acts which are decided novelties
and presented by artists who have never
been seen here. Europeans and Ameri-
cans will ioin hands in making the bill
one of peculiar interest. At intervals
during the season the regular vaudeville
offerings will be replaced temporarily by
Mr.. Chascs own musical comedy stock
company headed by Otis Harlan. and
with a cast composed Of nearly all the
favorites who have become so popular
here during the midsummer season just
closed This company Will be seen in
no less than ten separate and distinct
productions of musical comedies, includ-
ing all of the favorite Hoyt pieces The
company will be under the efficient direc-
ton of John W. Dunno. and when not
playing at Chase's, in this city, will he
touring the principal vaudeville houses
of the East. The company represents
what many believe to he the highest type
and most attractive form of vaudeville.
The weeks Of December l6 and March
q, being the weeks which precsde Christ
mas and Easter weeks the Percy Has
well stock company will make its ap-
pearance ut Chases. The company will
be brought intact from Mr.. Chase's Bal
tlmore theatre, where ii will play during
the winter season Miss Haswell has
many friends among the theatregoers in
Washington and her appearances here
surrounded by her fine company will be
among the most enjoyable treats of the
season. Mr.. Chase is considering the ad-
her stock company here at the close Of
the Baltimore run for the spring season
at his playhouse, beginning about May
and continuing until the hot weather
sets in
During the coming season two of the
greatest feminine stars of the American
stage will appear at Chase's These are
Mrs. fiske. who win present her new
play. and Miss Henrietta CrCsman, who
VIII be seen in her big New Y XXX success,
'' Mistress Nell The regular house prices
of p and 30 cents at night and y cents
at matinee. with daily matinees, will pre-
vail throughout the season, with the ex-
ceptlon of the engagements of Miss Cros-
man and Mrs. Fiske, when the highest
priced seats Will be sl.50 These stars
VIII play elsewhere throughout the Unit
ed states at s.. but on account of the size
ot his theatre, Mr.. Chase determined that
the maximum should be only 81 so Mrs.
Fiske and Miss Crosman do not plav in
the syndicate theatres, being independent
stars, and the arrangement by which they
one.
The Washington times., 1901-08-04

Murdock who has so successfully Cx-
plotted THE Girl With the Auburn
Hair" 1t is said that COwles will re-
ceive 81, $50 a week.
new third act has been written for
Lorna Doone' and the play continues
to be an enormous success in Chicago
Frank Mills sailed for New York last
Wednesday TO begin rehearsals for George
w. Lederer's production of The Way OF
the World" Clyde Fitch's play in which
I.ederer will present Elsie De Wolfe as a
star.
Next season Edmund Lawrence will I'LL
the second comedy role with jefferson De
Angels in "a Royal Rogue"
Changes are stiIl being made In the cast
of King Dodo. now running in Chicago.
Miro Delnmotta has retired in favor OF
Reginald Roberts and Louise Montrose
hHs replaced Gertrude Quinlan.
Grant Stewart and j. Sebastian Killers
nreYetta. "A Soldier of France Is being
r-aCe over into a three act piece. and De
Wolf Hopper is said to have option OF
Il for season after next. when he. will
rake mis- re-appearance as an Independents
star.
The Washington times., 1901-08-04

Amelia Bingham win present Clyde
Fitch's play of social life, THE Climbers"
for the first time in Washington. Monday,
October q. at the National Theatre The
production will be given with the same
cast of distinguished players and with the
scenic and sartorial appointments en-
pioyed at the Bijou Theatre, New York,
where it ran for 200 nights to large re-
ceipts last season.
The Washington times., 1901-08-04

out in Denver Walter Clarke Bellows
keeps on winning praise from the news
papers of that city for the excellence of
the performances given by the stock COM
pany under his direction. Last week the
organization gave Fedora" with Blanche
Walsh in Fanny Davenports original role
| and John I. Sullivan in the part former
ly played by Melbourne Macdowen.
When Miss Walsh appeared at the La
faycttc in conjunction with Mr.. Meadow
ell in the SardOu piece two seasons ago
she was enthusiastically received by a
small but highly delighted audience, most
Of whom had been attracted BY the CLAM
our of the name of the French playwright
more than by any especial popularity or
promise on the part Of the chief players
| But those small gatherings were simply
surpriseu at the excellence of Miss
| Walsh's acting. In the other cities in
which she appeared later in the year the
same degree Of success was achieved so
the praL'e IF the Denver press. white per
haps rather tardy, IS only what WIS print
ed regaruini; this very talented actress in
the East two years ago.
Charles b. Hanford, the well known
local actor, viii this season be starred
by James y. Delcher and George H.
Brennan in a revival of The Tanning of
the Shrew." Mr. Hanford will. of course,
play Petruchio and negotiations are pend
ing with Marie Wainwright whereby that
excellent actress will play Katherine
Mr. Hanford. it is announced, will fol-
low very closely the conception of Edwin
Booth, with whom the WaShingtOnian
was associated in professional capacity
for number Of years The tour of The
Tanning OF the Shrew'' will commence in
October The i'm 1ortant cities of the
South and West will first be visited af-
ter which the Eastern theatrical centres
will be invaded.
William Faversham and James X
Hackett promise to have a race to see
whose production OF a Don Caesar play
shall first see the footIiphts of p,atro
The Washington times., 1901-08-04

Put Me off at Buffalo is the title of
| a farce comedy that will be hurled a. the
good people of Ohio late next month
The Washington times., 1901-08-04

Disby Bell has been especially engaged
for the role of koko in the Castle Square
production of THE Mikado" at Manhat-
tan Beach. When the same company
gives ''Pinafore, Henry Z. Dixey will be
the Sir Joseph Porter.
The Washington times., 1901-08-04

William Faversham and James X
Hackett promise to have a race to see
whose production OF a Don Caesar play
shall first see the footlights of a metro
politan stage. Mr.. Faversham, for his
first starring venture, will be supplied
with a play entitled "A Royal Rival"
based on the experiences OF Don Caesar
de BaZan. while Mr Hackett's initial pro-
duction. under his own management will
be Don Caesars Return" the work of
Victor Mapes, formerly a New York
dramatic critic. and at present the stage
director OF Days Theatre.
Some months sago Mr.. Hackett an
nounced that he would give his first per
Torm;tnce at Wallack's on September g
Charles Frohman. who will present
Mr.. Faversham has suddenly decided
that II would be good business to shove
along the opening date OF Mr.. Faversham
and accordingly published that his star
will be seen for the first time at the Cri-
terion Theatre, August ~.
This ''getting-in-a ahead" process was
The Washington times., 1901-08-04

season. Mr.. Mann, who created the chief
male role in Leo Dietrichstein S comedy.
and Mr.. Sullivan work along the same
comedy lines. hence the larter's belief
that he will succeed in pleasing London
The age-herald., 1901-06-07
Attest:
H. D. WOOD. City Clerk.
No. 50.
RESOLUTION

Whereas, The Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham have at this meeting of said board adopted an ordinance entitled I'm provcment Ordinance No 50, to provide for the grading and maeadamizing of cer- tain portions of Avenue F.
 Whereas, the estimated cost of said Improvements has been ascertained to be $10000: therefore,
 Be 1t resolved. That the Board of Mayor and Aldermen shall meet on to- wit: The 3rd day of July. 1901. at the Council Chamber at o'clock D. m.. to hear remonstrances and protests against the construction of said Improvements.
 Be it further resolved. That the notice of the adoption of said ordinance shall be given by publishing the same once a week for two successive weeks, to-wit: Once during the week ending the Sth day of June and once during the week ending the 18th day of June. 1901. in the Age Herald. daily newspaper of general cir cuiation, published in the city of Birm- ingham. which notice shall contain in ad- dition to the ordinance the estimated cost as aforesaid of said improvements, and shall name the aforesaid time and place at which the Board of Mayor and Alder men will meet as aforesaid to hear re-
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Attest:
 H. D. WOOD, City Clerk.
RESOLUTION.

RESOLUTION.
 Whereas, The Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham have at this meeting of said board adopted an ordinance entitled I'm provement Ordinance No. 79 to provide for the grading macadamizing and curb ing of East Twentieth street." and, where as, the estimated cost of said improve ments has been ascertained to be S1, 800; therefore, t'rt ,-.tl
 Be 1t resolved, That the Board of Mayor and Aldermen shall meet on the Sd day of July, 1901, at the council chamber at s o'clock D. m. to hear remonstrances and protests against the construction of said Improvements.
 Be 1t further resolved, That notice of the adoption of said ordinance shall be given by publishing the same once week for two successive weeks to-wit: Once during the week ending the 9th day of June, and once during the week ending the 18th day of, June, 1901, respectively, in The Age-Herald, a daily newspaper of general circulation published in the city of Birmingham, which notice shall contain in addition to the ordinance the estimated cost as aforesaid of the said Improvements and shall name the time and place at which the Board of Mayor and Aldermen shall meet, as aforesaid, to hear. remon- strances and protests against the con- struction of said Improvements.
 Be 1t further resolved. That the city clerk be and is hereby directed to cause notice by publication to be given as is hereby provided for.
 Adopted June B. 1901. sf
 W. M DRENNEN,
 Mayor. Attest:
 H. D. WOOD. City Clerk
 June and IA.
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Attest:
 H. D. WOOD. City Clerk. June 7th and 14th.

No. 56.
 IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE NO. 56
 To provide for the grading and macad- amizing of certain streets and avenues
 Section 1. Be it ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham, That Third avenue from Seventh to Sixteenth streets, and Seventh avenue from Tenth to Fourteenth streets be graded and mac adafnized
 Sec. ?. Be 1t further ordained, That said Improvements shall be made in accord ance with the grades and lines heretofore adopted by ordinance for the portions of the aforesaid streets and avenues herein- before described.
 Sec. 3. Be 1t further ordained, That the cost of said improvements authorized by this ordinance shall be assessed and levied against the property abutting on the por- tion of the aforesaid streets and avenues improved and benefited thereby.
 Provided. however. that the cost of all street improvements on street avenue and alley Intersections shall be assessed and levied against the property abutting on the streets, avenues or alleys intersect- ing for one-half block in each direction.
 Provided. further, That the cost of grading or macadamizing of any street railroad or other railroad tracks and the space between such tracks and for eighteen inches on each side of the tracks,
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RESOLUI1ON.
 Whereas, The Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham have at this meeting of said Board adopted an ordinance entitled I'm provement Ordinance No. 50, to provide for the paving and otherwise improving certain portions of Avenue J" and.
 Whereas, The estimated cost of said improvements has been ascertained to be 5000, therefore.
 Be 1t resolved, That the Board of May or and Aldermen shall meet on the 3rd day of July, 1901. at the council chamn sr at o'clock p. m., to hear remonstrances and protests against the construction of said Improvements.
 Be it further resolved, That notice of the adoption of said ordinance shall be given by publishing the same once a week for two successive weeks, to-wit: Once during the week ending the Sth day of June and once during the week ending the 18th day of June 1901, respectively, in the Age-Herald. a daily newspaper of general circulation. published in the City of Birmingham, which notice shall con- tain in addition to the ordinance, the es- timated cost as aforesaid of said im- provement and shall name the time and place at which the Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet as aforesaid to hear and protests against the
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 vide for the grading macadamizing and curbing of certain streets and avenues" and
 Whereas, The estimated cost of said improvements has been. ascertained to be $e.00O.0O, therefore. Be 1t resolved that the Board of Mayor and Aldermen shall meet on the 3rd day of July, 1901, at the council chamber, at o'clock p. m., to hear remonstranees and protests against the construction of said improvements.
 Be 1t further resolved that notice of the adoption of said ordinance shall be given by publishing the same once a week for two successive weeks. to-wit; Once dur ing the week ending the 9th day of June. and once during the week ending the 18th day of June, 1901, respectively, In the Age Herald, daily newspaper of general cir culation, published in the City of Bir- mingham, which notice shall contain in addition to the ordinance, the estimated cost as aforesaid of the said improve ments and shall name the time. and place at which the Board of Mayor and Alder men shall meet as aforesaid, to hear re- monstrances and protests against the con- struction of said Improvements.
 Be 1t further resolved. That the City Clerk be and Is hereby directed to cause notice by publication to be given as is hereby provided for.
 Adopted June 5, 1901.
 WM DRENNEN.
 Mayor. Attest: H. D. WOOD, City Clerk. June 7th and 14th.
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 Whereas, The Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham have at this meeting of said board adopted an ordinance entitled I'm provement Ordinance Number 54 to pro vide for the construction of certain sani- tary sewers and
 Whereas, The estimated cost of said improvements has been ascertained to be %; therefore.
 Be 1t resolved, That the Board of Mayor and Aldermen shall meet on the Sd day of July, 1901. at the Council Cham Der at s o'clock p. m to hear remon- strances and protests against the con struction of said improvements. Be it further resolved. That notice of the adoption of said ordinance shall be given by publishing the same, once week for two successive weeks, to-wit: Once during the week ending the Sth day of June and once during the week ending the 10th day of June. 1901, respectively in the Age-H Herald. a daily newspaper of general circulation published in the city of Birmingham. which notice shall con tain. in addition to the ordinance. the estimated cost, as aforesaid of the said Improvements and shall name the time and place at which the Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet as aforesaid to hear remonstrances and protests against the construction of said improvements Be it further resolved, That the City Clerk be and is hereby directed to cause notice by publication to be given as is hereby provided.
 Adopted June 5, 1901.
 W. M. DRENNEN.
 Mayor. Attest:
 H. D. WOOD City Clerk
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monstrances and protests against the construction of said improvements. | Be it further resolved. That the City Clerk be and he is hereby directed to cause notice by publication to be given as is hereby provided for Adopted June 9th, 1901.
 w. M. DRENNEN,
 .,... Mayor. Attest:
 H. D. WOOD, City Clerk. June 7th and 14th.