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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23

searching love story is the one imperish-
able quantity in our dramatic literature.
and we grow to like it all the better the
more We see of it,
I'VE like the young lovers. them"
American audiences, 1 believe, are
strongly prejudiced in favor of young
lovers dominating the stage. and can be
more easily interested in the trials and
tribulations of swcethearts than of mar
riod couples
DO you think that the fad for the NOR
Lid psychological drama is passing?
Ibseuism. l heard a friend say the other
day, is on its last legs in America"
Mr.. Frohman shrugged his shoulders
bit impatiently.
Il do not believe that the morbid or
Ibsen play is on its last legs in this
country" said he, because it hasn't been
on Its first legs yet-in fact has never had
leg to stand on here 1t has only served
for occasional special performances, at
which misled actors have exploited them
selves and psychological faddists have
gathered and imag ined they were culling
enjoyment.
Mr.. Frohman tried hard to keep from
smiling
How long a time must elapse in this
country before the public will go to the
theatre to be entertained intellectually
rather than to be amused" was my next
venture.
That portion of the public which goes
to the theatre to be amused and enter
tanned is vastly in the majority in this
country. Those who regard the stage as
a means of mind-culture or intellectual
exercise are few and far between There
is no better mind-rest or mind-cure than
the theatre. when it aims to amuse and
entertain. There is no doubt in my mind
that the stage is most beneficent and
powerful quantity in promoting and per-
fecting the development of human intelli-
gence.'
What is your idea of the national thea
ire proposition
q have no ideas concerning a national
theatre. because l do not believe that q
theatre should be under governmental di-
rection in Republic"
Would it not be wise for man like
Mr.. Carnegie 10 endow theatre in which
nothing but the very highest artistic pro-
ductions might be made"
Yes. believe that if there is such
thing possible as higher artistic produc-
items than are now made by our best ar
lists and managers it would be SPLEEN
did idea and a wise thing for Mr. Carne-
gle to endow q theatre in which such
very high artistic achievements might be
realized: for''-anG MIR. Frohman eyed
ne keenly-"it would require multi-mil-
lionaire Carnegie to run it,
How about the proposed French thea
ire in New York;
4 think it a very good plan if it can
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
NENFAUsTIBLE energy is the idea at
once suggested by the physique of
Chlrles Erohman. .-lea dim man-. Of

TNENHAUSTIBLE energy is the idea at
once suggested by the physique OF
L Charles Frohman, leading man" Of
the great company Of American thea
triCal producers and managers
Talk with him Ave minutes and the first
idea is mated with a second. perpetual
mental motion.
OF medium stature. stocky, with q decid-
cd tendency toward embonpoint Mir Froh-
mans distinctive figure. once seen. will
not readily be forgotten. His head is
well shaped. Two OF the keenest. bright
est. merriest eyes imaginable dance be-
meath bullying brows.
Busy Mans Manifold Duties.
Busy man that he is-often finding too
few hours in the day to get through with
the work he has mapped out for himself,
work which involves the multifarious de-
tails OF a twentieth century theatrical
manager-reading plays. dickering with
playwrishts. smoothing the roughcned
plumage of his star performers; sizing up
the merits Of the younger players. balanc-
ing ensembles. conducting rehearsals,
signing payrolls. cabling TO his London
representative. long distance telephoning
TO John Drew in the woolly West. and so
on and so on-Can you net imagine how
difficult il is for q man who has no bust
ness with him getting minute talk
with this the re B~iarcus?
So when an interviewer does succeed
in stealing 4 bit OF Mr.. Frohmans time
and in coaXing him to talk, the conyoTss-
j.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23

for him. here is another sketch OF the
same thing, and here is the letter-unfin-
ishcd.
Power and PathOs.
The last sketch showed the soldier w.
ing dead, and the nurse turning away.
Il have been wounded myself. Won
know" the painter went on, with a
kindling Of the eye, "and l remembered
it all when l was in the hospital there at
Manila. ! remembered how the doctor
counted my pulse while the Sister was
writing my will. And when / saw the
nurse there, sitting by the soldier and
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23

and they ask for as much variety in the
styles and personals Of the entertain
ments as both continents afford
This applies equally II American and
English play patrons. The American actor
going abroad, who deserves it, receives
every consideration that could be desired.
and the same is true OF the English actor
who comes to this country"
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23

sre keen with the keenness OF the artist.
and warm with genuine interest in hu-
man nature. He is ready 10 talk of his
work up TO a certain point, but there the
readiness stops
An Evening ut the White House.
Il spent part of last evening at the
White House talking with President Roose-
Welt" he said "a most charming man.
He understands so well how TO say a
thing; how TO make the phrase. and he
stops VIXEN he is through
Hes a force commented the reporter.
The painter nodded thoughtfully.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23

Washington society is still talking of
Theatre last Monday night under the di-
rection of Mrs. Albert Clifford Barney in
Diet Kitchen. and the Associated Chart
ties.
Very few amateur performances have
the good fortune to be .he subject of
comment-fayorabl commentator so
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23

wholesome plays" was the emphatic re-
Ply. The clean love story with compell
ing human interests has the advantage
over every other form of drama in this
country, and it grows stronger ana
stronger in favor as the years 20 by and
new dramatic experiments are made with
Indifferent results and finally entirely
disappear The clean, sincere, heart
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23

ranged by the skillful hand of Mrs. Bar
ney.
1t would be invidious to mention any
lent. The most striking of the tableaux,
in its weird effect. was the Head of
Medusa," posed by Miss Alice Barney.
Miss Isabella May. as the Queen of
Sheba" an original sketch of which is
produced on this page. was a gorgeous
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23

great a length of time. and the women
who had the work in charge should feel
highly complimented.
Some of the "tableaux WANTS" were
as fine as anything that has ever been
presented at professional performance
They had touch of the quality of nat
uralness which the llase professional fire.
Quently lack Then. too, the poses were
as artistic as might be, having been ar
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23

picture. and called forth the enthusiastic
approval OF the audience.
The tableau OF The Christian" was
also a superb picture, and made a fine
impression. In the neighborhood of So 900
resulted from the sale of tickets, and,
encouraged by their success, the Wash
ington society women intend to follow
the recent performance with one or moro
entertainments OF the same character in
the cause of charity.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23

Dramatic tendencies were next touched
upon.
What is the main tendency of the
drama in America | enquircd of him
In other words, what style of play
reaches the greatest public in this coun-
try"
The tendency of the drama on the
American stage is toward human ana
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
American and English Actors.

IN what respect is the American actor
superior to the English. and in what re-
spect is the English actor superior to
the American actor"
In no respect is either the superior of
the other. There is no question what
ever OF superiority between them. There
is a question, however. involving national
or local popularity, aTectionate regard,
and temperamental accord, which is more
A matter OF geography. climate, and en-
vironmcnt than anything else.
"A good. sincere. worthy actor is ac-
cepted at his full value in either coun-
try and VIII be appreciated as a good,
sincere, ana worthy actor wherever he
appears. He is popular in London or New
York. as the case may be, because Iona
association with the stage OF either city
has ondearcd him 10 the home public and
made him, as it were, 4 fixture among
its theatrical idols; but it is his art,
primarily. which gains him a place. and
this art viii win its way as successfully
unIer like conditions with any public.
In my opinion the impression gains
that a visiting actor is superior to the
home talent. whether in England or Amer
lea, on account CT the special delight and
enthusiasm with which the newcomer is
greeted"
"A pleasant condition, due to the desire
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23

Quite true" said he, and that desire
is now more insistent than ever before in
this country and in England. It is the out
growth OF the restless lavish spirit Of the
age. People feel that they can afford to
pay literally for their entertainments.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23

for change and for new faces" l su
gested.
Dramatic Tendencies.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-02-23
The Leading Man Of American theatrical
Producers Says ReheazSals Are His
Most Important DHty; That the Public
Likes Young LoUers; That the Star
SHsfem Is Not OUe1done.

dence over the so-calied business side.
! hope that l shall never feel otherwise
On the subject. The moment l do l ought
TO retire"
l saw at once that this was a sensitive
subject with Mr.. Frohman. He may have
his corps OF stage managers, but. after
an. Mr.. Frohman is mis- own stage man
aEer in every important production.
What" I asked him as leading
question, do you consider the present
greatest need of the American stage"
\ moments thought, merry twinkle
in his eyes. and:
Fewer theatres"
He told me l could quote him. Woe
bctide him when less successful rivals
open up their batteries. But those are
his very words
Fewer theatres"
The interchange of actors between New
York and London came up, and I en-
quired;
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-09-12

D. J. McBao and daughter, Miss
Pearl, were called to Big Sandy
Monday morning by the death Of
Allie Melton, the youngest son Of
Merritt Melton, deceased. The
young man, who is q nephewOf Mr..
McRae, had been sick Of typhoid
fever, and died Sunday evening.
y. NJ. Holloway and Mrs. Emma
Gregory were united in marriage
at the Melton House Wednesday
afternoon, Rev. J. M. Pickens Off
ciating. They reside at Paris and
arrived here ON the morning train.
The bride is a daughter of Rev. ID.
Poyner of India. Mr.. Poyner is
in a meeting at Ramble Greek, and
was present at the marriage of his
daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Holloway
left on the evening train for Nc
Even and Nashville.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-09-12

Rev. j. w. Waters, tie presiding
elder, viii hold quarterly confer
ence at Morris Chapel today and
tomorrow. lie win preach here
Sunday forenoon and Sunday even
ing. Quarterly conference meets
Monday morning.
The band left yesterday after
terday for Jackson, where it has
been attached to the Fifth Tennes-
see Regiment national guards dur
ing the encampment at that place.
The boys will get a taste of mill
tary life, so to speak.
After taking nearly eleven hun
dred ballots, ex-senator Tuten OF
Decatur County received the nom.
ination for State senator in the
convention held at Savannah last
Wednesday. The deadlock was
broken by Hardeman and McNairy
counties dividing their vote. The
L,874th and last ballot was: Tuten
48, Jackson 21.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-09-12

John, where are we going to buy
our fall and winter dry goods this
year?
Well, Mary, I've been looking
around and pricing goods, and I've
fully made up my mind that we can
get the best bargains at Naifeh
Bros.
You are right, John; I've been
to the New York Store before, and
I have always received the best
treatment and the best bargains.
l was satisfied that you would
agree with me, Mary, and just to
convince me that they are offering
some splendid bargains, here are
few prices they gave me;
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-09-12

Dr j. W. MoCall OF Huntington
was called here Wednesday or pro-
fessional business.
The band boys enjoyed their trip
to Waverly Saturday, and they are
loud in their praise of the many
kindnesses extended them.
Sheriff r. d. McCord brought
in John Walker, colored, Tuesday
and lodged him in Jail. Walker is
wanted for crap shooting, and was
at Yuma, where Sheriff McCord
made the arrest.
County Clerk W. d. Cooper has
issued marriage licenses to w. q.
Williams and Arsnoe johnson, A.
III. McAuley and Linnie Barnes,
Lawson Beaton and Vertrice Watts,
r. M. Holloway and Emma Greg
ory, and w. B. Bishop and Tina
Bishop.
Uncle Tom Broughton of Gar
field sent us a fine specimen ear
of corn this week. 1t is a remark
|ably fine ear of corn, as near per-
feet as it is possible for it to be.
1t measures nearly Is inches in
length, and contains about 1000
perfect grains Of corn.
Cyrus B Harrison, who has been
spending several days here with
friends, left Sunday morning for
California. His charming sister,
Miss Eliza, who visited here with
her brother, returned to her home
at Oakview Sunday evening. Mr..
, Harrison went to San Francisco,
where he will take up the study of
law. His many friends here wish
him all success in life.
The parsonage was the scene Of
enjoyment last Saturday afternoon
when Rev. and Mrs. J. M. Pickens
entertained a few children in honor
of the birthday anniversary of theil
, little daughter, Miss zula. Nice
refreshments were served, which
was greatly enjoyed, as we'll as the
hospitable and charming manner
in which Rev. and Mrs. Pickenl
opened their hearts and home.
! The Congressional Democratic
committee met at Lexington las
Thursday to take proof in the con
+ tested primary election case Of ]
a M. Trout against 7. w. Sims
, Under the proof submitted, til,
committee unanimously decided
that Mr.. Trout had failed to max
out his case and declared Mr.. Sim
the nominee. Mr.. Trout grace
fully submitted to the decision an,
pledged his hearty support to tn
u nominee.
The Benton Seminary opene,
Monday morning with an attend
ance of about lao. Members O
= the board of education and a larg
y numbered the patrons of the scboc
Il attended the opening. Appropri
ate addresses were made by man
II of those present. From the mum
e ber already enrolled and those VIII
r will enter the school the attend
ance promises to eclipse that 0
g any previous year.
Q While it is true that Camden
y remarkably healthy and there is n
r. malaria or fevers here, neverthe
d less it is fact that a general back
> yard and alley cleaning is greatl
a needed throughout the city. Muc
:. rubbish and decaying matter is ly
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-09-12

WANTED-A trustworthy gentleman or lady
in each county to manage business for an old es-
tablshed house of sold financial standing. A
straight, bona fde weekly salary Of $500 paid by
check each Wednesday with all expresses direct
from headquarters. Money yadvanCedfOre expen-
ses Manager $40 Caxt0n Building, Chicago.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-09-12

Lost-A two months old black
shepherd pup. Will pay $3.50 for
his return to THE CHRONICLE Office.
Ed DoDD.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-09-12

For Sale-A good view camera
6x7. Will trade for a good watch.
Call on or address me at Camden,
Tenn. Ed Brown.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-09-12
PERSONAL AND LOCAL NEWS.

r. i. Phillips spent Sunday ct
Hollow Rock.
j. NJ. Gillespie Of Tullahoma is
down this week.
Alvin S. McGill was at McEwen
one day this week.
Tom @. Rye spent a few days in
Nashville this week.
II. A. Caraway Of Big Sandy was
in the city last Friday.
John w. Bateman has returned
from trip to Nashville.
The protracted meeting begins
at Bethlehem next Sunday.
@. G.. Matlock of Waverly was
over Saturday on business.
Allie V. Bowles spent Sunday
with his parents at Big Sandy.
II. f. Stigall spent a few days in
Humphreys County the first Of the
week.
A. @. McRae and J. T. Beaton
attended the reunion near Waverly
Saturday.
A new and substantial sidewalk
is being put down On Depot street,
on east side.
Miss Lizzie Biyens is spending
a few days in the Nashville mar
ket this week.
Clerk and Master A. G. McDan-
iel was at Broadies Landing the
first of the week.
w. H. Hooser left Wednesday
for Nashville and Wartrace tC
spend a few days.
Dock Woods and family of Cox.
burg returned Friday from a visit
in Carroll County. \
Ben Joyner of Buena Vista has
been spending -,few days in the
city with relatives.
Mrs. j, B. Vickrey and children
have returned from a visit to rela
tives in Carroll County.
About sixty stalwart Democrat
from here attended the senatoria
convention at Savannah Wednes
day.
Rev, J. M. Pickens returned las
Friday from Gibson County, wher
he assisted in a protracted meeting
last week.
Mesdames Maggie Whitfield an,
G. N. Travis have returned from
visit to relatives and friends a
Manleyville.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. J. Cooper an
adopted child of Big Sandy ar
spending the week with the famil
of DR.. e. M. McAuley.
Mrs. III. G. Pafford and daughter
Miss Tia, and guest, Mrs. Dempse
of Missouri, attended the reunio
near Waverly Saturday.
Otis Presson of Southwestern
Arkansas has entered school her
this week. He is nephew of on
fellow townsman, j. G.. Presson.
Miss Pearle Dunning of LAX
County, who entered school her
Monday, has been called home b
the serious illness of her mothe,
A compromise has been efecte
, in the damage case of J. w. Bate
, man VS.. the Nashville, Cbattanoog
) and st. Louis Railroad Compan,
There was a match game of ba
at Maiden Park Saturday aftel
noon between the Camden secon
3 nine and combination team frol
I Cowell's Chapel and Garfield. {
| course it was not expected that til
second nine would win, but the
put up a splendid game of ball fc
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-09-12

When in need of nice stationery,
send us your orders.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1902-09-12
New Fail Clothing.

$3.50 mems suits reduced to 1915
$50 mems suits reduced to 800
1000 mems suits reduced to $50
l find the same reduction has
been made all Through their cloth
ing department.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-13
HALL AND STAIRWAY.
1hcsc Should Strike the Keynote
For an Attractive House Interior.

1'hcSe should strike the MeynOte
For an Attractive House Interior.
Why is il that the average homes of
many intelligent. fairly prosperous peo-
pie are often such likels OH good taste
that one is really panied to see the I'M
slightly wall papers. the crayony in sill
yer frames, the snowy couches, the
fancy oak tables, the patent rockers,
until there does not seem to be one
restful spot in a room that otherwise
might have been attractive? A writer
I'm the New Idea Magazine presents
the following among a number of use
full hints for bettering such state Of
affairs. She says:
Take the exact amount spent in such
q room, make up your mind to spend
some thought and time In perfecting
your plans,and making your purchases,
and you ought to achieve a happy re-
suit. The house always represents its
mistress, and il she is woman Of
taste and refinement her home will
express these qualities just as surely
as do her manners.
Let us begin with the hall and say
that it is rather small affair, with
one window. an open stairway and sew
eral doors leading into other rooms.
First, as to the wallis If hall is
moderately well lighted, would sug-
gest paper with medium sized
figure. The tapestry effects SO much
in vogue are very attractive and can
be had as cheaply as 10 cents roll.
Another point, II you have what are
known as cottage ceilings. say 8 feet
inches or 8 feet. don't pull tkem
about your ears by using an eighteen
inch border. such as the clerk will in
sist is the style. but run your side wall
to the ceiling. and then, should your
choice have been stripe-which, by
the way. gives an added effect Of
height--buy an extra bolt or two. as
the case may be, and trim the stripe,
using it for a small border or binder.
You thus lessen the expense and add
to the effect.
One exceedingly pretty hall have
seen is hung with sage green paper in
two tones. showing small lo..enge de-
sign-or diaper. to be strictly technical
with white woodwork. AS the floor
was old and poor, 1t had been carpeted
with plain green wool filling In a tone
somewhat deeper than the wall paper.
One pretty rug lay in the wider space.
between the door and the stair foot.
Just before an old mahogany card Ia
bic, which held the card tray and
brass pot full Of nasturtiums. The
stair turned half way up and was
lighted by small window above the
landing A curtain of white organdie
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-10-13
FOOLED HIM.

But Ia the Pleasant Ways Of Peace.
Good thing some men are married.
Their wives keep sensible watch over
them, and have a way to help overcome
their troubles.
Mr.. Z. Lewis, of Shaniko, Ore, was
located for several years at various
points in South America, and fell into
the natural custom of frequently drink
ing coffee He says: II took to using
ut the same as those nervous eXcitable
people In South and Central America.
They make very black coffee and 1t be-
comes more or less an intoxicating
beverage. At the end Of about four
months, began having severe sick
headaches and nervousness. but sup
posed 1t was from the tropical sun.
At last my wife became alarmed at
my headaches and stomach trouble. She
tried to induce me to quit drinking
coffee. LAYING my trouble to that, but
continued to use 1T.
She read Of Postum Food Coffee, and
ordered some from the States, but kept
1T a secret from me. The very first
time she made 1t, when came in for
my coffee and roll, noticed that pc
culiar. pleasant flavor of Postum, and
asked her what 1t was. She said 1t was
new brand of coffee and asked me
how I liked 1t. I tried two cups Of 1t
with rich .Leche-de-C heua,' which Is
used by everyone as milk. After a
couple OF days, my headaches stopped,
and In a short while my nervousness
disappeared as If by magic. have
been using nothing but Postum for the
past wear. and have been completely
cured. and my wife has also been cured
of constipation by changing to Pos
tum, and we shall never 60 back to
coffee again
r.+&,. rS.onL Mich