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The Washington times., 1902-07-13
An Actors journalistic Career.

Morton Selten. who played with the
Kelcey-Shannon Company in Her Lord
and Master" told the following story
the other day:
Like most actors. ! have always en-
tertained the idea that possessed jour
nalstic ability. A few years ago | de-
cided TO turn my talents in that direc-
ton to some practical account. l picked
out one OF my choicest effusions and
called upon the editor OF big caily
whom I knew personally. After little
preliminary sparring. I asked him blunt
ly how | could get an article into his
payer.
1T all depends upon the article you
want to get in our paper. replied the
editor. If the article is small in bulk,
like hairbrush or a pumpkin pie,
spread the paper cut on the floor. place
the article in the center, wrap IL up
carefully, and tie with string. This
will keep the article from slipping out
of the paper.
of, on the other hand. the article is
portable English bnthtub or hat
rack. l would advise you not TO try 1t
at ALL
Since that experience l have re-
NAMED away from editorial sanctums.
I write an occasional letter upon mat
ters of public interest. but / am always
careful to sign myself Subscriber never
Contributor
The Washington times., 1902-07-13
Carleton and the Chinaman.

W. p. Carleton, who sings the part of
Frank Abercoed in "Florodora," re-
Iates the following story. which. ne
says. has at least the merit of being
true:
During my recent stay in Frisco /
had a suite of rooms uptown-sitting
room. bedroom. and bath, neatly furnish
ed-and a Chinese servant. He was
good boy. who had ideas of his own.
Il used to exercise my voice a good
deal In my rooms, and supposed that
had made 4 great impression upon my
Chinaman until one day was expecting
friend. and had asked my boy TO clean
up extra early. He did SO, and was
pleased.
II resolved to show my gratitude.
went I'D to him as he was on his hands
and knees giving the finishing touches
to a well-polished stove. and. handing
him half dollar. said:
Here. Sam
THE boy slipped the coin into his
blouse. said All light, boss and vent to
polishing again.
Presently 1 said:
Like to go and see "Florodora' to-
night. SAM
Sam stopped polishing for an instant.
looked up. and asked. 'Flollodolla?
What's that?
"'oh. pretty girls. beautiful scenery,
nice singing
Where that? continued Sam, still in
dustriously polishing the stove.
"'At the Columbia Theater.'
Near Baldwin Hotel; all burnt up?'
Yes
Polish, polish. polish. Then, from
Sam. What time go in?"
About S. l replied.
"A few more rubs, and then: What
time come out?'
"'Oh. about IL
Sam polished away thoughtfully for a
moment. and looked UP with, You sling
there?'
"'Of course I replied. with some
pride.
Hum. / guess not. returned Sam.
and he went back to polishing and took
no further notice of me.
SANS idea of music was strictly
Celestial" concluded Mr.. Carleton.
The Washington times., 1902-07-13
Some of Sothern'S Jokes.

Many stories are told of E. II. Soth-
ern's methods of entertaining his friends
at dinner. and possibly the most amusing
lis that of the belated guest. When. late
in the dinner. this friend was announced.
Mr.. Sothern exclaimed Let us all hide
under the table" and down they all went
save Mr.. Sothern himself. who remained
seated When the tardy guest entered
Mr.. Sothern rose and received him with
exquisite courtesy, saying:
When your name was announced my
guests, for some unaccountable reason.
all hid under the table
After a few moments of discomfort.
one by one, they crept out. and back
to their seats.
Another characteristic Joke was played
by Mr.. Sothern at dinner given by
him in his parlor at Boston hotel.
As the guests. ten in number, were
gathered about the open fire before din
ncr. stout, pompous waiter, afflicted
with short breath. added the last touches
to his dinner table. already spread. Ten
large. square pieces Of bread were placed
with mathematical precision. one at
each plate. and then he left the room
to bring the vino. Mr.. Sothern saw his
opportunity. and. calling his deg. cried:
The Washington times., 1902-07-13
Chdse's Next Season.

Chase's is dark for the summer.
and Mr.. Chase will today reach his fam
lily In their summer cottage overlooking
Great South Bay. Long Island. Mr..
Chase will be gone fully two months.
returning occasionally to supervise the
progress O. improvements TO be made
in the theater in the meantime.
The date of the opening is not settled
although 1t may be surmised that It may
be as late as September %. at which
time Chase's Theater at Baltimore is
scheduled to reopen.
The appreciation vouchsafed by the
public for the comic opera season has
caused Mr.. Chase already to sign con
tracts for a season of comic and grand
months earlier. In addition there will
be several weeks OF musical comedies
under the Lederer trademark. The
Messrs. Milton and Sargent Aborn. who
have directed the opera company this
summer will control the organization
next wear.
The Aborns have developed consider
able prominence this year as purveyors
of comic opera. At the same time their
company was performing here they had
another company for six weeks at TIE
Orpheum Theater, Brooklyn. The latter
organization closed a week earlier than
the Chase singers. They have purchased
the rights of THE Wizard OF the Nile"
and The Idols Eye" and they intend
putting them on the road next season.
They are negotiating for the rights of
six other royalty operas for next sum
mer and already have contracts to pro
duce summer operas In fifteen cities,
including Brooklyn, Philadelphia, and
Washington. Beginning tomorrow they
will rdt on The Mikado" for two weeks
at the Madison Square Garden. These
summer productions will be made in
the vaudeville houses only and are in
tended to curtail the polite vaudeville
season to a period warranted by the
supply OF headline material.
The Washington times., 1902-07-13

the nimble. little greyhound bounded
lightly upon the table again and again
as he heard his masters imperative
Fetch the bread" until each piece had
been removed to a dark corner near the
fire
Upon the walters return all was silence
The expectant lcok upon Mr.. Sothcrn's
face showed only that dinner was
awaited Standing for a mt bewil-
dered. the waiter. seeing no bread upon
the table. hesitatingly turned 10 the door.
then retraced his steps to the table. ex-
amined it carefully. and hurrledly left
the room.
He soon reappeared with fresh plate
OF bread. and again at each plate piece
was carefully placed. and he retired with
the empty plate.
Quick, Tiger. fetch it AGAIN. More
bread!' More bread!" And once more
each piece was removed before the gave
waiter reappeared, and all were again
silent One look at the table ard one
at the guests, ard there remained 10
doubt Those poor. hungry actors bai
eaten it. With look OF contempt ne an
nounced dinner, and after all were safely
seated at the table he brought third
plate of bread. and with fork placed
it with gesture Of scorn, piece b. piece.
for each person and for the kost.
The merry scene soon disarmed his hos
tility, and before the evening was over
the bread in the corner was revealed.
The Washington times., 1902-07-13
Actors as Managers.

Few actors have made great managers.
in this country, at least. though in Lon
don Sir Henry Irving, Sir Squire Ban
croft, John L. Toolc. Beerbohm Tree,
George Alexander, and Sir Charles
Wyndham have succeeded in carrying
out the business of management.
Augustin Daily was a newspaper man
and A. NJ. Palmer was a librarian, yet
they kept out of bankruptcy through a
period that overwhelmed the greater
fortune OF Lester W'allack, who was the
son and grandson of actors.
Charles and Daniel Frohman were en-
ployes in the business department of a
daily newspaper.
Henry f. Abbey was a country mcr-
chant.
Maurice Grau was a program boy.
William A. Brady was a newsboy.
New men bring in new notions that
would not be entertained by a manager
stepped in tradition. 1t was Augustin
Daily that introduced the present style
of elaborate and costly setting for the
play.
1t was Oscar Hammerstein who drag
ged the playhouse out of its familiar
lines of construction.
1t was A. NJ. Palmer who adopted the
radical idea OF letting actors think fer
themselves and evolve, so far as they
could, an original conception of the
roles which they were called upon to
perform.
1t was Charles Frohman who invented
the scheme OF making the player fit the
part, rather than adopting the role to
suit the performer: in other words, of
engaging especial actors for especial
characters. and thereby breaking up the
traditions OF stock companies.
The fact that Henry B. Sire has little
| knowledge or sympathy with the exact
art of the drama does not necessarily
argue that he cannot succeed in enter
tanning the public. During the last four
/ or fye years he has guided the fortunes
Of the New York Casino and Bijou, and,
although a lawyer and real estate specu-
lator. he manages these houses well
enough to hold them prosperous In both
art and finance. Practical theatcr men,
men schooled In the drama and inherit
ing. as well as developing, the skill OF
entertainment, have failed in this enter
| prise, while Sire and Hammerstein,
whose early training was opposed to the
tileateF, have given us roof gardens
which remain unrivaled.
The Washington times., 1902-07-13

this popular burlesque house during the
second week n August. The Lyceum Is
a member oi the Empire circuit, and
:infer the supervision of this new or
ganization, 1t is expected that better
class of entertainment Will be provided
fer the patrons OF burlesque theaters
than In years past.
It Is expected that the Lafayette and
the Academy of Music will be in the
field during the latter part OF next
month, while the Columbia is scheduled
10 present Minnie Du2ree in The Maid
OF Plymouth" new play, and new
star. September /. with Percy Hasweii
IN "A Royal Family" due a week later.
The National Theater will open early
ir September, with one of the recent
musical comedies as an attraction.
The Washington times., 1902-07-13
Edwin Arden's Leading Woman.

Several weeks ago at an authors
matinee in New York, the feminine hon.
ors of the performance were carried OF
by an actress almost totally unknown
to metropolitan theatergoers, Her name
did not appear on the play bill, so the
judgment of her work, and although the
piece was not a success, the critics were
unanimous In declaring the young actress
the cleverest member of the cast. She
was Laura Nelson Hall. the leading wo
man of the Edwin Arden company at the
Columbia Theater.
Miss Hall had never played In Wash
ington until three weeks ago. when she
enacted the principal feminine role in
Lord Chumley." Owing to the reputed
conservatism Of Washington In the mat
ter OF its dramatic entertainments and
that she undertook the part In fear and
trepidation.
The local public has Joined the army
of Miss Halls admirers. while she has
been enrolled among the favorites Of the
Capital City. A pleasing tinge of
frIendliness in her manner that reaches
out beyond the footlights and her at
tractive personality bring her very close
to her audiences.
Nature has been kind to Miss Hall and
her beauty, girlishness. charm and that
coveted attribute. temperament, have
1. a~naadinVixy pip
grateful roles and brought them into
greater prominence than their respcc-
tive authors evidently intended.
Miss Hall appreciates the fine points
in the roles assigned her and interprets
them with refreshing Intelligence. She
has had a wide experience in stock
work having played leading roles with
like organizations in Philadelphia, Buff
falo. Salt Lake City. Los Angeles and
san Francisco.
Her Interpretation OF Camille" has
been voted by Western critics as among
the best ever given OF Dumas famous
heroine on the Pacific Coast
Miss Halls talents. however, are not
dition to being an accomplished lingu!st
she has won considerable distinction In
literary circles. Many OF her writings,
particularly verse, have appeared in
some of the leading magazines of the
country.
When seen at the Columbia Thcater
last night, Miss Hall was engaged in y
one-sided conversation with Piccadilly.
Eer prize Boston terrier. which came IT,
for a share of the applause last week.
Piccadlly made his debut as an actor
Monday night in The Butterflies" and
distinguished himself. 20 the JOY of his
mistress. and the members OF the COM
pany, with whom he Is n general favor
ite.
Hes my little policeman" said Miss
Hall, proudly. Il have no fears OF rob
bers when he is along. He's Just cello
brated the first anniversary Of his birth
and we've had quite Il time. Buf it,
the history Of my stage career, anc no,
that of Piccadilly yor want. isn't It?
The Washington times., 1902-07-13

essential to the complete setting of the
play, and costumers were busv.
When the bills began to pour in
Fisher and Ryley's bank account began
to diminish at a pace that alarmed
them and before "Florodora" had been
given its premier not less than $4,000,
the managers say. had been checked out.
Even with this outlay there was no
assurance that the play would strike
the fancy of the public. In fact. It did
not create any unusual enthusiasm. but
as the weeks went by the public began
to hear of the fascination OF its music,
the drollery of its comedy. and then
the tide turned.
"Florodora" has played to crowded
houses ever since. and at present is
a highly valuable piece of theatrica,
property.
The Washington times., 1902-07-13
Jim The Penman," at the Columbia.

BEGINNING tomorrow night and con-
tinuing during the week with Thursday
and Saturday matinees, the Edwin Ar
den Stock Company will be seen at the
Columbia Theater in an elaborate pro-
duction OF Sir Charles Young's power
full drama Jim the Penman."
Since it's first presentation in this
country at the Madison Square Theater,
New York, when it achieved notable
with human Interest, stirring in the in
tensity of its power, striking the tend
crest chords of the heart. Jim the
Penman" has remained in favor with
the playgoers everywhere.
The story deals with a man leading
a double life, dual existence, who, as
James Ralston, the banker. is respect
ed and reyered as one of exemplary
character, yet who by his clever work
in foryeries has earned the sobriquet of
Jim the Penman."
He successfully forges the signatures
TO two letters thereby winning his wife.
He is finally BROUGHT to bay and appre-
hended, the climax being highly dra-
matte. AS James Ralston, the banker.
Mr. Arden may be expected to present a
strong characterization Of part which
is at once forceful and yirile. AS Nina
Ralston. the wife. made such by a
forgery, Miss Laura Nelson Hall viii
have the best part vet assigned TO her
during the summer season, the character
afordlng exceptional opportunities for
emotional talents OF high order.
Lorimer Johnstone and Miss Caroline
Frances Cooke. both specially engaged
for this production. will be happily cast,
the former as Louis Percival, one of the
leading parts. and Miss Cooke as Agnes.
ali the members OF the popular organi-
zation at the Columbia, in fact, have
parts peculiarly adaptable TO their
several abilities, the play demanding
the full strength OF the organization.
The Washington times., 1902-07-13

well, it covers just four years, most
OF which have been spent in stock. but
now l mean 10 get away from such work.
except for short season in the spring
and summer. and see what l can do in
other fields.
81 have doting father and mother.
and enjoy the privilege Of being an only
child, but even that has its lnconven-
fences. for just now / am being scolded
Joining them at Ocean City, y. j., our
summer home.
Next season 1 expect to remain in
New New York YyoTks, where shsii! appear in the
leading role OF new play"
The Washington times., 1902-07-13
Professional Resort Code.

A good many people who visit New
York in summer have noticed in the
past that many of the great actors re-
ported to be in Europe were in reality
reading the pitiless flagstones OF Broad
way.
The reconciliation Of reports and fact
may have struck them as impossible.
but in the stage world. as an eminent
philosopher has SO quantity observed,
nothing is impossible. The announce
raents of the press agents, in truth, are
never to be taken literally. Those IN
possession of the official code may rea:i-
ly interpret them.
For instance, II 1t is stated that
certain star is "summering in Norway.
the press agent really means that she
is occupying a room. with bath. 1T
Asbury Park. II he says that she is
touring Italy" he means that she Is
spending the summer with relatives at
Cohoes, n. Y. This code at first sight
may seem complicated, but in reality. it
is as simple as can be.
For the benefit of those who may wish
10 communicate with stars during the
sumner, part of it is here set down. In
the first column are printed the names
of the places whereat the stars are rus
| ticating-in theory. In the second col
umn are the names of the corresponding
places honored with their presence-in
tact:
The Washington times., 1902-07-13
The Syndicate and Its Theaters.

The so-called theatrical trust now
controls a sum total of seventy Ameri-
can theaters. According to Julius
Cahn's official theatrical guide for 1902
1908. just issued. these threescore and
ten syndicate theaters cover the thes-
plans map of the United States. as fol-
lows:
Albany Empire; Atlanta, Gren1 Opera
House: Baltimore. Accd ~ rs II -
The Washington times., 1902-07-13
Kernan's Early Opening.

Kernan's Lyccum Theater. usually
among the last of the local playhouses
to close the regular season. will be the
FIRST 10 inaugnrate the new theatrical
year.
The drst pttra ~ticn VII ha seen at
The Washington times., 1902-07-13

- HASE'S closed its doors fer the
season last night. and the Arden
" stock company, at the Colum-
bia. is the sole occupant c: the
LEGAL amusement field.
The performances Of comic opera at
Chase's have been very successful, and
the venture was brought TO & termina-
tion at the very height Of its popularity
"a somewhat unusual proceeding on
the part of an amusement caterer; bat
Mr.. Chase wants 4 rest, and belic'es
his 2atrons will soon become weary Of
patronizing indoor entertainments when
the mercury is doing its best TO reach
the 100 point
Mr.. Chase makes the interesting an
nouncement that musical pieces will oc-
cupy the stage of his theater next
spring after the regular season Of
vaudeville, and the enterprise will be
even more pretentious than the one just
over Some Of the most popular of the
recent musical comedies, such as the
Casino productions. THE Girl From
Paris" THE Runaway Girl" The
Gcisha" and the like may be seen
among Chase's next spring offerings.
The production of THE Butterflies"
at the Columbia last week by the Edwin
Arden company was in many ways the
best the ct4npany has yet given. The
several players were seen to better ad-
vantage than in the earlier perform
ance. and the business was uniformly
large. The cool spell during the latter
part of the week was doubtless RESPONSE
BILE for the increased attendance, and the
assemblages were splendidly entertained
by Mr.. Arden and his companion players.
The Washington times., 1902-07-13
Brief Theatrical Mention.

The company which has been engaged
TO interpret Mrs. Robert T. Halnes'
play. Hearts Aiiame.'' next season in
cludes Dorothy Dcrr. BiJou Fernandez.
Jane Holly. Kate Lester. Mary Poore.
Florida Pier. Margaret Drew. Lucille
Watson. Felicia Morris. Angela K.er.
Jane Taylor. Mrs. Felix Morris. Cuyler
Hastings. Arnold DAILY. Merton se.tsn.
Joseph A. Philips. Lawrence Hiiliard.
and John Sherman.
William Boaelll and Rose Stohl have
purchased the Mary Mannsring produc-
tion os Janice Meredith" from Frank
Mckee and will star in tle play next
season. The piece will be taken over
much CT the territory not previously
played.
Gabriel d'Ann-n=io. the italian writer,
is al work on a new play which will be
the first piece presented at the new
theater On Lake Albano. The house Is
being built by public subscription. and
it is believed that it viii become the
E~t'tHai thedttF u ltdly- ne new
play will be called King Nurra" and
viii be given with music. D'Annunzio
will also continue work On the Malete3to
triology which began with 'FrancescG da
kimini and which will DC followed by
''Parisina" and "Sigismu1d Maletestl.'
Duse will appear in both plays.
George ". Lederer has a new musical
comedy Lv George V. Hobart and Ludv ig
Englarder. which viii be presented for
the first time On August IS at the Bread
way Theater. Tho piece is called sally
in Our Alley" and the company which
has been engaged to interpret 1t Will in
clude Marie Cahill. May Robson. Georgia
Caine, Marie Doro. Sam Bernard, Joseph
W. Herbert. and Harry Fairleigh.
The Washington times., 1902-07-13

outing of the TEN
of the Washington
take place at Mar
Is. Steamer Macal-
$50 and $50 p. m
rfF
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The first annual musical
PIE CHORAL SOCIETY
Hebrew congregation will
shall Hall Tuesday, July
lister leaves at 10 a. m,
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-01-18

In the Sibley congressional dis
trict in Pennsylvania they are hav-
ing some trouble over one Of the
numerous bets made on the result
Of the election. It appears that
among the bets was one for $4,000
between some parties in Bradford
and others in Franklin. A McKean
county man-of wealth and d.connected
with a bank volunteered to hold the
stakes, and they were placed in his
hands. After the election he turn
ed over to the winners only a part
Of the money, keeping 25 per cent,
or $1,000, Of the amount as com
mission. According to a franklin
newspaper the friends Of the gentle
man there still believe that he i'm
tends to return the money, and his
action is explained in this way, that
he is not aware Of the source from
Which the bets came, and that when
he understands the true situation
the remaining $4,000 win BE- sent
aoNn at once. Pennsylvania laws
were enforced with regard TO wagars
On election it would go still harder
with those who made the Bet. They
would not only lose the $1,000 which
The stakeholder as retained, but an
they put Up and three times more.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-01-18

During the-past fifteen months d
new republic, known by the name 81
Acne, has sprung up in the foreNt
country lying partly in Brazil and
paryl IN Bolivia. Tt has sn es-
tabhshed BY rich Brazilian banker
and rubber dealer named Aries. Who
has set himself up as president over
3 community of about ooopeopie,
ELL Of whom are in his employ De
uonstratons have been made against
the little country bvboth Brazil. and
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1902-01-18

cenal ArAar Dlswell one 81
b-sio4s cl-c aaI m3-t cs.sbrlcd
hasebeil enthusiasts. iurrci tie first
fpadefnl 81 gravel ai ihe new Ameri-
ean League grounds at the Hub the
ether afternoon THE general IS
familiarly known as ''Hi-H" Pix.
wei 81 account ST his invariable
cry whom a good play D. made