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The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Fred lrwin's Show at Kernan's.

The bill for the Lyceum Theatre this
week. commencing with the usual matt
nee tomorrow. is return engagement OF
Fred Irwin's big show, which won a hearty
reception here earlier in the season.
Since its last local appearance the COM
pany is said to have been greatly
strengthened by the addition OF several
new features and specially numbers.
The program is in three parts, opening
with satirical burlesque, entitled Are
You An Eagle?" Following this come the
vaudeville acts, which include such as the
Century Comedy -Four. in an entertain
ment o: harmony and humor; Burman
and Van, "the two little gingersnaps;"
Watson and Noble, German comedians;
Gertie DeMilt. singer Of popular melo-
dies; the Webb trio in a novel acrobatic
specially, and series OF living pictures
The performance concludes with an up
to-date travesty AT Gay coney." which
introduces the entire company The
scenic embellishments. costumes. effects
and stage arrangements throughout the
performance are all thai could be desired,
according 10 the statement of the man.
agement.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04

lieve could make some progress in char
acter study.
II have had some experience In news
paper work. too. Some time ago a New
York paper sent me to write up Nine.
Calves performance Of Carmen" as seen
from the viewpoint OF vaudeville ac-
trcss. am great admirer of the singer.
but | was not permitted to allow my en-
thuslasm for her art to enter into my
story.
II was not a musician. but plain
everyday coon shouter,' and as such
wrote the story. 1t is very strange how
one can adapt ones self to circumstances
made myself believe that had never
been to a performance of grand opera and
knew nothing about it. and came to find
out that didn't know so much, after all.
II have been on the vaudeville stage
only very short time. and started out
with Keith when he had the Animated
Song Sheet I had no intention OF taking
up a professional career. but the oppor-
tunity came and | grasped it. + am not
stage struck and never was. but my
friends have the idea that / am I shall
remain in vaudeville just as long as
have my voice and my good luck"
Just then knock came on the door
md little voice piped. Mother. may
-" but, then, that's another story.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Joe Melch Was Dispensed With.

Joe Welch, the Hebrew Impersonator
with the orpheum show at Chase's last
week. only gave two performances and
then was cut out of the bill and shipped,
bag and baggage. to New York by Man
ager Drown, of the company
Welch had been recalcitrant all season.
and the trouble eliminated here. He was
badly afflicted with ccciputibus swellihus,
disease very prevalent among vaude-
vile headliners. and his perception of his
own value became so far dimmed by his
afiiiction as to make him believe that he
alone was the whole Orpheum entertain
ment. He showed more caprices than a
grand opera prima DONNA
When he reached Washington the dis
case had progressed so far that he opineJ
that he should have been featured above
me Union Calling Guards and McIn-
tyre and Heath in the announcements
and became much incensed because
neither Manager Chase nor the Orpheu,,
manager could be brought to the same
idea.
As consequence. Weich practically cut
MS act in half at the two performances
en- Monday. He thought deeply and dark
ly within himself that fearing further
condign punishment of the same sort from
MIN, the managers would abjectly kotow
and capituiete faster than the Porto
Ricans 10 the Miles military missionary
expedition. Instead he was peremptorily
ordered ont Of the bill by Mr.. Chase.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Stage Stories From the Orient.

II it be true-as it often appears-that
operas are written by prescription or ac-
| cording to sort of rule of three. then
it must be amended hereafter to include
China or Japan as the standard locale
of action.
Whether it is because authors think the
public demands it. or whether 1t is be-
cause the public really wants it. the fact
remains that since the time of the Mi
kado'' in its heyday down to ''Miyo SAN"
the most successful comic operas have
been these that deal with the languorous
Orient and its Acknowledged Celestials and
gallant relocated English and American
soldiery or sailory. there for time.
Gilbert. with the "Mikado.'' was a sort
OF iibrettst Christopher Columbus, as no
ono dreamed OF she quaintness. pie
turesquencss. and other ncsses of Japan
as aiforGing material for comic operas.
But the tale of Tit Willow and the
other matchless jingles and songs OF this
pioneer composition sent literary emf
grants and imitators journeying through
maps. story books. and other unex-
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
His Absent Boy" at the Columbia.

The present week the management oi
fbe Columbia Theater will offer His Ab-
sent Boy" with Harry Corson Clarke in
the role of Pennie.
The story is that of the happy Pennie
family. the head and manager of which
is the more or less modern, strong minded
Mrs. Pennie, who prides herself Upon her
wise and absolute control of her husband
and daughter.
The relentless precision with which she
presides over her family not only ex-
tsnds TO the supervision OF every detail
Of her young daughters life. but TO the
careful management of her husbands af-
fairs as we'll. She pays her household
expenses with scrupulous caution against
the possibility OF waste. and grants her
husband the exact amount of money she
thinks it expedient for him to spend.
Mr.. Pennie. embarrassed BIZ his wife's
rigid system, in order to increase his
stinted income. resorts to diplomatic
measures. In a moment of confidence he
confesses to his wife a story OF his past
life. which in leisure moments he has
previously carefully thought ont. He re-
veals to her the existence of a fictitious
child, and implores her for money for HIS
support. The conscientious Mrs. Pennie
generously grants her husband an ad-
ditionsl hundred dollars each month for
the child's expenses.
II goes without saying that Mr.. Pennie
himself spends the money with luxurious
sense of safety and comfort. This state
of domestic deception might have been
prolonged indefinitely but for the sudden
determination of Mrs. Pennie to make
amends for her long neglect of Mr..
Pennies boy by writing him. inviting him
to live in their home. Her daughters
whom Mrs. Pennie has never
seen, chances TO arrive about the time
she expects the absent son of her hus-
band, and TO the confusion Of her daugh-
ter. Mr. Pennie, and the young man him
self. Mrs. Pennie takes him to her heart. |
calling him her son, and assuring him |
She has been living for the pleasure o: |
making him happy.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Joan of Arcs" Melodramaic Merits.

The attraction at the Academy next
week promises something out OF the or
dinary. II is Sherwood and Denham' $
Joan of Arc" historical comedy drama
adapted from a melodrama by Edward
Fitzball, in which is retained enough of
the melodramatic interest of the original
TO please those desiring to be thrilled
through and through.
As indicated by the title the central
character is the warrior Maid of Orleans.
whose career is alike the glory and the
shame OF France; the glory on account
of the battles won under the banner of
her inspired leadership. and the shame
because OF King Charles desertion and
her ignomnious death by burning at the
stake.
II is this tragic end of Joan that gives
the play its motive.
Mr.. Morgan Sherwood has invented and
patented device-an Illusion. II might
be called. since real fire is not used-by
which Miss Virginia johnson. the actress
VINO will play Joan. is apparently
burned alive at the stake in full view of
the audience, with all the realism at
tendant upon such horrible affair
The scene is said to be unequaled in
the history OF the stage and will be
shown publicly in Washington for the
first time next week
The production will be made with en-
tirely new costumes and effects and
scenery.
The company will include, In addition
to Miss Johnson. George w. Denham, the
well known comedian. who will play
Valianto: II. Dolan, w. II. Thompson,
Charles Drake. Wade J. Morton. Willard
Bowman, p. J. Duggan. Helen King Rus
sell. Florence Kessler. and others.
There will be no advance upon the reg |
llar. Academy nricns
The Washington times., 1902-05-04

the Spring of YOUTH Charley Case, the
man who talks about his father is a
favoriie here. while The Great Montrell is
another Of those exceptionally gifted Eu-
ropean artists whose juggling is fine
art. He has 4 comic assistant who Is
quite original.
Eva Nudge comes from the Palace The
ater, London, after an engagement ex-
tending two years. and will give the same
character change specially that won much
praise from the English critics. Dave
Genaro and Ray Bailey are weil-known
headliners, who will put on view their
new eccentric specially, "a Victim of
Circumstances"
Blanche Ring. popular singing
comedienne. and Cloti,dc Antonio, the
upside down wonder and hand dancer
conclude the somewhat lengthy and di-
versified program.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Harry Corson Clarke's Quick wit.

Those who saw Harry Corson Clarke.
in What Happened 10 Jones'" at the
Columbia Theater last week. we're sur
prised and delighted with the spontaneity
OF his work He achieves effects so nat
ural that not only his audience. but his
feiio~-piayers as we'll. before becoming
accustomed to his quiet methods, arc
sometimes in doubt rs to whether his
lines are set speeches or spoken ad
libiium. AS matter of fact, Mr.. Clarke
is wonderfully quickwitted aud quite able,
IL Necessity demands. to fill in any chance
lapse in the action OF the play. or to cover
up by ready witticism any of the little
accidents which are bound TO occur now
The Washington times., 1902-05-04

icnce she tells her stories from the bar
of Justice as it were.
Miss Murray is an misunderstanding
young woman and has been likened to
Nay Irwin in her Interpretation of dialect
songs. but she has many advantages over
the rotund comedicnne in personal ap-
pearance and in the matter of voice. for
Miss Murray sings her songs in big.
mclodious mezzo- soprano that is excep-
tionally pleasing to listen to.
Il have never been in opera" Miss
Murray said to Times interviewer last
night. 'and you are going to think me
very queer when | tell you my ambition.
Il want to act.
II don't mean that want to do Ophe-
liza. or anything OF that sort but | am
very anxious to go on the dramatic stage.
| know that should be scared. but mean
to try. | think IL have any dramatic
ability it must be for character work. for
l am fond of all sorts OF mimicry aud be-
The Washington times., 1902-05-04

Last week was an uneventful one in the
theatrical history of Washington But
slight interest was manifested in the APP
pearance of Blanche Bates in Under Two
Flags" at the National, until the latter
portion of the engagement, although had
the attraction been presented, as origi-
nally scheduled. in January, there is hard
ly any doubt but that the popularity of
the star and the sensational scenic fea-
lures of Mr.. Potters dramatic version of
Quida's story would have been enough to
crowd the theatre at every performance.
AS il was. Miss Bates enjoyed profita-
BE week, but it was nothing like what
would have been hers If she had brought
her play TO the Capital earlier in the sea
son. The star pleased her many local ad-
mirers, and. with the exception OF her
leading man, Mr. ormonde. the supporting
company as regards the principals, was
good.
Harry Corson Clarke played What
Happened TO Jones" at the Columbia. The
original booking was for but single
week, but the business was gDcd enough
to warrant Mr.. Clarke prolongng his To-
cal stay indefinitely. The Broadhurst
comedy was given in fine style. Mr.
Clarke's own work as Jones being decid-
edly clever.
The Lafayette stock company revived
THE Adventures Of Lady Ursula" with
much success, while Human Hearts," at
the Academy, proved that it is still strong
enough to attract large audiences, not
withstanding that last weeks was the sew
enth visit Of the play TO Washington.
Manager Chase had good bill OF vaude-
ville-"The orpheum Show''-with McIn-
tyre and Heath in their old-time sketch.
"on Guard as the best-lilScd feature of
the program.
Manager Kernan's patrons evidently
liked the World Beaters'' burlesqucrs.
for the attendance throughout The week
was generous. The Empire had a poor
minstrel show-Earry Wa-ds-and the
attendance was very light.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Are Theaters too Small2

| subject which is Of perennial inter-
| est 10 managers is the seating capacity OF
i .aeaters. In the larger cities two kinds
of playhouscs are most in quest: One that
A., is small and compact. like the Bijou and
| Garrick in New York. and the Columbia.
this city. for comedies, and others large
and commodious, like the National. for
meiodrama and spectacles.
Boston. Philadelphia. Washington. and
Chicago are so provided; ye. but one play
house in such cities as New Orleans, Gin
cinnati. San Francisco. Cleveland and In
dianapolis must suffice for the teacup and
saucer comedy. as well as the big. expen-
sive dramatic and opera companies.
There are other theaters in these cities.
but they are occupied by stock companies
and the so-called popular priced attrac-
tions.
The lack of capacity in theaters gener-
ally over the country materially affects tho
earning power of such important attrac-
tions as Viola Allen and Richard Mansfield.
Maude Adams. Julia Marlowe. and Z. H.
Sothern. who usually play to the capacity
Of houses in which they appear. Had the
theaters at important centers double tho
number Of seats. the takings Of number
Of actors this season would be colossal.
This may be readily understood when it
Is known that Viola Allen. owing to an
ample seating capacity at Des Moines, re-
Gently played to sS.O01.75 at one perform
ance. and that her record for twenty four
nights in different cities was to nightly
average OF Sf.IO0. Had not the house in
many instances been very small the night
ly average of receipts would have been two
or three times larger. Mr. Mansfield, Miss
Adams. and Miss Marlowe's receipts. too.
read like Pierpont Morgan bank account.
In many cities the capacity of theaters is
so limited that stars must charge an un-
usually high price for seats in order to
pay expenses or reap the profit they con-
slider their due.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Teaching Acting Not So Easy.

In recent Interview Mrs. wheatcroft
the, directresSi oE1 the Stanhope- " heat
croft Dramatic school in New York
says: E.EJi
Teaching aetinG as it should be taught
is not easy. but it is marvelously in
teresting, and there is almost fascina-
tion in seeing the natural qualifications
grow and grow Until success is reached.
My work ends hene. and it is for the new
ly Gedged actor 10 put to good use his
natural ability and the training he has
had.
Many Of my old pupils write to me
regularly. telling me of their successes
and experiences, and often come for ad-
vice about some ne" and difficult part.
and some of them ere numbered among
my warmest friends"
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Elizabeth NurraB's Coon Songs"

The patrons Of Chase's Theater last
week heard one of the best vocalis,s OF
the vaudeville stage. She is Elizabeth
Murray who sings several coon songs
in the real, genuine. old-fashioned way,
ard who relates some amusing stories
heard in the realms OF the police court.
Not that Miss Murray is a frequent Wis
itor to the latter place. but Tor conven-
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Blanche Walsh's Successful Plau.

Walsh is appearing this season with very
great success. is problem play that
gives fearful warming against Illicit
love. 1t shows the heroism of self-sacri-
flee and the folly of a frivolous and sin
full life.
The purists will make no headway by
denouncing such dramas. for there are
and will be exclamation points upon the
stage while it remains an influence
among men.
The dramatic tastes of the multitude
demand certain proportion Of plays
dealing with the phases of life shown in
this drama la Madeleine" will be seen
in New York next fall for a run.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
"Bu Ridht of Sword"

Ralph Stuart is going to be heard from
when he returns to New York next tali
and gives by Right of Sword" metro
politan production.
The first act of this play is described as
one of the strongest first acts ever shown
on the American stage. The action of the
drama is said to be all that could be
asked Cor. ana tie chief climax more than
usually realistic and exciting. Mr.. Stuart
has given the play q costly production.
with new scenery aud costumes. The
part OF the hero is said to fit this actor
like the proverbial paper on the wall.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Miss Walker Leaves Stock Companu.

Antoinette Walker severed her con-
nection with the Bellows stock company
last Tuesday night. appearing then for
the last time as Dorothy in The Adven-
lures of Lady Ursula"
Miss Walkers role was assumed by
Katherine Clinton during the rest of the
week.
Many OF the Lafayette patrons we're
loath to have Miss Walker leave. as she
has made many friends here during the
present season. and was undoubtedly one
OF the clevercst members OF the local
stock company. She was very attractive
personally and brought an atmosphere OF
delicious giriishness to the stage.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Shakespeare Paid In This Instance,

Madame Modjeska and Louis James last
night closed oce of tte most successful
tours made by combination of legiti-
mate stars since the days of Edwin Booth
and Lawrence Barrett.
The tour has included every important
city from New York to San Francisco.
Il observe" said friend to Manager
Wagenhals not long ago. that you are
keeping close to the classic traditions of
the stage
1--WE are keeping close to some OF
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
Polite Vaudeville at Chase's.

From the looks of the Chase bill this
week II would seem that one OF the best
polite vaudeville programs OF the sea-
son will be forthcoming.
The 1iyo San operetta Company, COM
prfsing Misses Laura Denio. Florence
Tyler. HsIen Brackett. and Mr.. Adolph
Mayer. Ill well-known comic opera sing
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
HARRY CORSON CLARKE,
in "His Absent Boy"
at the Columbia.

them" was the answer. after a little re-
Election: but there is one from which
we have broken away. There has been a
tradition for few years past that
Shakespereau productions did not make
much money. Our treasurer can bring
figures to show that We have completely
smashed that tradition. and don't be-
lieve my sincere admirer of the drama
will mourn it's loss"
The Washington times., 1902-05-04

the second in Switzerland. and the third
introducing n travesty on the "Floro-
dora sextet. Gay Lord Quex," and THE
Royal Family
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
"Fiddle-dee-dee" Coming to Chase's.

''Fiddle-dee-dee" will be the attraction
at Chase's theater next week, and Mr.
Chase announces that the regular scale
of prices will prevail. 1t is full of
musical Innovations. with chorus of
forty. and is regarded as one OF the best
productions ever sent out OF New York
city. The sketch is in three scenes, the
The Washington times., 1902-05-04

ers. will present "Miyo SAN" tuneful
little japanese musical comedy that is
exceptionally well equipped with special
stage and scenic effects
Harry Fcy and Florence ClErk. both
clever. have a rapid-transit laugh We
hicle in VIII NJ. Cressy's new farce. In
The Washington times., 1902-05-04
"The MESSENGER Bou. y

The Messenger Boy. Just fresh from
its New York triumphs at Days Theater.
will provide no end of entertainment of a
light musical character. of the sort SO
admirably adapted to the warm weather.
at the National Theater next week.
The production is said to be one of the
most elaborate of the numerous musical
comedies that have occupied a metropoIi-
tan stage for some time and there is
every reason to believe that the perform
anee will be exceptionally bright and in
teresting and worth seeing.
James T. Powers will be seen in his
original role. that of the messenger boy.
and will be assisted by May Robson. the
famous character coincidence: Rachel
Booth. Jobyna Howland. Flora Zabelie.
Harry Kelly. John B. Park. George Honey.
Paul Nicholson. John p. Kennedy. Tom
Hadaway. George DeLong. and the rest of
the favorites that contributed to making
the Gotham production OF the piece such
pronounced success.
Not the least interesting portion of the
performance is the work OF an unusually
large and pretty feminine chorus in the
numerous ensembles, groupings. and
dances. all OF which are full of color, and
life. The sale of seats for "The Mes
seuger Boy" will open Thursday morning.
The Washington times., 1902-05-04

aided and abetted by the orpheurn's man
aser. and was not allowed again to ap-
pear.
The next act. and the last In this
thrilling vaudeville drama. was welch's
appearance at the depot with this request
OF the ticket agent: Ticket to New
fork-one way-and how quick does tho
train get out of this joint?''
The Washington times., 1902-05-04

The Past Week Notable Only for the Appearance of Blanche
Bates in Under TWo Flags" al The National and the
Commencement Of Harry CoTson ClaIke's Season of
Comedy at the Columbia OF the Stage and Some
of Its Best Known People. = :. :: :: ::
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-02-11
Trial of Carter's Associates.

Savannah, Ca, Feb. 1.-The
session which began today of
the United States District court
for the Southern district of
Georgia, is to be made notable
by the trialof Benjamin T. Green,
John F. Gaynor and w. T. Gay
nor, who are under indictment
for conspiracy with former Capt
Oberlin M. Garter to defraud
the government of large sums Of
money on river and harbor con-
tracts. The defendants, aided
by immense wealth and wide So
cial and political influence, have
made heroic efforts to escape
trial, but the impression is gen
eral that they have now reached
the end of their resources and
that they will be compelled to APP
pear in court to answer to the Sc
rious charges made against them
The Jennings daily record. [volume] (Jennings, La.) 1900-1903, 1902-02-11
Teche Canal Company.

AS we go to press we are APP
prised of the incorporation of the
Teche Canal Company, whose
purpose is to construct IL rice ir
rigating canal over the right of
way secured some tune ago for
this purpose by Henry Mest1yer
at a point above Loreauvllle and
extending from the Teche several
miles back toward Lake Dau-
terive. When completed the
main canal and it's lateral branch
will traverse the richest section
of flat fertile district. In antici-
patton of the organization lof the
company, the survey of the route
has been commenced and pump
ing machinery ordered, some
of which is expected to arrive
next week. The board of direc-
tors is composed of Messrs. SO.
Nuckolls, j. PssSuberbielle, j. w.
Wyche, II. w. Muller and Henry
Mes tayer. Work on the canal is
to be pushed vigorously and the
board will meet early next week
to receive proposals for the con-
struction of the canal. 1t is eX-
pected to construct three and
one half miles of the canal this
spring, with a capacity to lrri-
gate 1000 acres. The act of in
corporation will appear in the
next issue of the Enterprise
New iberia Enterprise.