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The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13

comment than any other single act that
has figured on the theater's program dur
ing the entire season. Mr.. Towards
comedy piano playing is feature of the
act. and is without exception the clever
est bit of work of its kind on the yaude-
vile stage.
Imogene Conner, whose name will appear
in prominent type on the programme with
Howard and Bland, is a descriptive
ballad singer whose success in New York
is so great that she is rarely seen away
from Gotham. Miss Conner is possessed
of a cultivated voice, which she uses
intelligently, and. in addition, her cos
tunes are described as marvels OF the
dressmaker's art.
Armstrong and Wright will present a
of laughter and incidentally show the
abilities OF the two players as dancers
par excellence. George Graham, the mo-
nologist. and several other acts of SIM
liar merit and renown, as the rest OF the
bill. will bring the olio to a termination.
The Empire stock gayety company will
present one of Bert Leslies absurditios,
which he has labeled 'Kann's Busy Cor
ner." It is expected to prove one of the
funniest affairs that has engaged the at
tention of the Empire funmakers during
the season. and will require the services
of the whole aggregation of comedians,
singers, and pretty choristers.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13
Chase's Vaudeville Show.

Woodward's Performing Seals and Sea
Lions will head the Chase polite vaude-
Vile program of eight novelties this
week. The animals perform as band;
they act as juggleIs and do many other re-
markable things which to be believed must
be witnessed. - )
Those who saw }"Quo Vadis Upside
Down" as given at Chase's some time
ago, will readily confirm the statement
that AL. Shean and Charles l.. Warren
will please in kidding the Captain, ="
considered their most laughable travesty.
and based upon familiar traditions OF
Captain Kidd.
Gus Williams, "Our German Senator"
is considered by many as about the best
representative before the public from that
great class of entertainers that sing. re-
cite. and otherwise work upon the risi-
bilities of audiences.
The Onllaw Trio are wire balancers
who have specialized their work to such
a degree that they are said to be fore
most in IL They combine feats of strength
with the daring of equilibrists. One of
their performances is Mile. Outlaws III
cycle ride over a wire held by the teeth
Of her two male companions. who are only
sustained by their arms while poised head
downward and feet high in air
Frank Gardiner and Lottie Vincent are
versatile TO an unusual degree as singers.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13
A Musical Success Found by Accident.

The story of how John C. Fisher and
Thomas w. Ryley came to secure the
American and Canadian rights to "Floro-
DORA" illustrates that many of the really
great stage successes have been discover
ed largely by accident.
Prior to the formation of the firm of
Fisher & Ryley for the purpose OF pro-
ducing "FlorOdora," Mr.. Fisher had for
two years been the manager of Nine. Mod
ieska and Mr. Ryley acted in a similar
capacity for Matthews and Bulger, and
also had some of the Hoyt farces on the
road
At the conclusion of Nine. Modjeska' S
second season Mr.. Fisher decided not to
renew his contract with the Polish actress
and went to New York to close up the
business of the company. He had known
Mr. Ryley for a number OF years and in
conversation asked if there was anything
good" in sight. Ryley referred to Flo
rodora," which had then been run
ming in London for several months, and
had been duly inspected by all the promi-
nent managers of New York city or their
London representatives. and pronounced
not suitable for an American audience.
Mr.. Fisher became Interested and
agreed to go over to London and see it.
The American agent for the English own
ers of "Forodora' is Frank ". Sanger.
and Fisher and Ryley lost no time in Sc
curing an option on the piece. Within
forty-eight hours of the time the two
managers first discussed the matter Mr..
Fisher had sailed fer London.
arriving in the English metropolis. Mr..
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13
The Dewey Extravaganza.

well-equipped extravaganza and
vaudeville aggregation, known as 1.-The
Dewey Extravaganza Company" will be
seen at Kcrnan's Lyceum this week.
Variety features will be presented in
profusion, the programme including the
Quigley Brothers, in one OF the most orig
inal comedy acts of the day; Mitchell Sis
tiers, two yivacious singers; the marvellous
three Millettes, gymnasts and equilibrists;
Ford and Dot West in an up-to-date
sketch; Mitchell and Cain. character CO.
medians. in their skit, 1.-The Frenchman
and the Other Fellow" and the La Vines,
grotcsque acrobats and dancers
The big feature of the olio, however,
will be the company of sixteen pretty fe-
hale cadets, known as Les Bellies Zou-
ayes" who are said to be exceedingly ex-
pert in the art of drilling. and who finish
their act with an exhibition of wall seal
ing that seldom fails TO arouse the great
est enthusiasm.
Bob Quigley, William Mitchell. George
Quigley. and John Cain will take care Of
the comedy situations in Expansion" the
hilarious burletta that closes the show,
while the feminine portion of the COM
pany will be seen in number of pretty
dances and ensembles. The stage set
tings and costumes are said to be elabor-
ate and beautiful.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13
ITvlDd's Struggles Influenced Henry Miller.

organized his stock company for the L.yce-
un Theater. he selected Mr. Miller as his
leading juvenile.
The actor left the Lyceum organizati ion
when The Charity Ball" was first pro-
duccd, and his was the first detection
from the band of talented players.
brief engagement In Shenandoah"
followed, and then came the most impor-
tant engagement of Mr.. MiIler's career.
He was secured by Charles Frohman as
the leading man of the new Empire
Iheater stock company, and it was during
his association with this excellent COM
pany that his work attracted much gen
eral attention from critical theatergoers
His Brabazon in Sowing the Wind" owen
in Liberty Hail." Treherne in "Gudg-
cons" Rudolph in Bohemia" and David
Remon in THE Masqucraders" were all
splendid specimens OF brilliant histrion-
ism.
Mr.. Miller broke away from the Empire
company in 1896. and in 'Heartease" in
augurated a starring career that has thus
far been very successful, particularly IN
the Western country. where he is regard
ed as at the very front of The younger
players of the day. Mr.. Miller has for
some unaccountable reason never appeal
ed to the amusement lovers OF the East
as his talents deserve. He is one of the
most intelligent and conscientious players
of the period. and no matter in what he
may appear the playgoer is certain to wit
ness an uncommonly fine performance.
In THE Master Mr.. Miller increased
his hold on the theatergoing public, and
this was still further strengthened by his
admirable characterization of Sydney Car
ton In 1.-THE Only Way" Last season N
Richard Savage" play that did not ap-
peal to the average patron of the play
house with particular force, Mr.. Miller
gave a capital portrayal of the unfortu-
nate poet. 1t is claimed that he displays
a rare comedy spirit In "D'Arcy of the
Guards" his new play of Revolutionary
days which has proved one of the distinct
successes of the present theatrical year.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13
The Original "FlorodoTd."

"Fiorodora." which has been hummed
and whistled by thousands of playgoers
since the engagement of Fisher & Ryley's
special company last fall, will be heard
in this city this week at the Columbia,
where 1t will be presented by the original
New York company, with such prominent
celebrities in the principal roles as Edna
Wallace Hopper, r. E. Graham, Helen
Redmond. Cyril Scott. Jeanette Low
rie, w. p Carleton, Susan Drake, and
Philip II. Ryley.
These are the artists who helped to
make the English musical comedy such a
success during the run OF over 500 con-
secutive performances at the Casino and
New York Theaters, and their work will
be supplemented by the assistance OF the
iar-famed beauty sextet, the captivating
band Of charmers who were the sensation
of Broadway, and the Immense chorus of
seventy-hve, with pretty maidens' vast
ly in the majority. There will be an or
chestra of twenty-five, directed by Ar
thur Weld, who has welded the baton
ever since "Florodora's" initial produc-
tion in this country. and the complete
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production in scenery and costumes, so
that in every detail the performances here
will be identically the same as in New
York city.
When "Florodora" was here before it
established a record for attendance that
has not been reached by any other attrac-
ton of the season. The hit which 1t made
was of the most emphatic character, and
the persistency with which its music has
been whistled ever since attests the pepu-
lar appreciation OF Tell Me. Pretty
Maiden Under the Shade of the Palms."
Queen of the Philippines" Il Want to
be Military Man" and the many other
strikingly attractive bits of melody which
its score contains in such generous guam
tity. 1t has been many times remarked
that the double sextet is what made the
play the huge success that it is. but max
ing due allowance for the originality and
catchiness of this very popular number it
must be admitted that ''Florodora" minus
the sextet would still be far in the lead
of the average highly-rated musical pro-
duction.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13
"a Midsummer Nights Dream"

After two weeks of THE Little Pill
grims," the Lafayette Square Theater
stock company will now turn its atten-
tion to Shakespeare, and commencing to-
morrow night will give "A Midsummer
Nights Dream"
The organization has had the benefit Of
two weeks rehearsal under the direction
of Edmund Lyons, who is said to have
made most OF the recent productions of
the very delightful comedy, so that an I'm
commonly smooth performance should
mark the opening tomorrow night.
A large chorus of voices, under the di-
rection of a well-known local musician,
will sing Mendelssohn's beautiful music,
and the orchestra will be augmented for
the week.
There has already been very large
sale of seats for "a Midsummer Nights
Dream
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13

! Fisher visited "Florodora." He was great
ly impressed with the exquisite music and
found many other items in the perform
ance to arouse his enthusiasm. The next
night he went again; he liked il better
| than before and kept repeating his visits
to the Lyric Theatre for the better Part
of the week. each time leaving the play
house with a firm belief in the merit of
the musical comedy.
He secured the American and Canadian
rights TO the piece returned to New York
divorced all thoughts of spending i few
quiet months on his ranch in Southern
California, and set to work making ready
for the premiere of "Florodora" in New
York city. His astute brother managers
lost no opportunity of chsfiing him for
purchasing what they had all turned
down." but Fishers confidence in the
property was mistaken.
The first performance OF "Florodora"
was given November u. 1900, at the
Casino. but the piece did not score the
expected hit. IN fact, for the first few
weeks the business was discoura ging but
the managers did not weaken.
Suddenly the tide turned.
The history Of ''Florodora' since then
is well known. 1t ran continuously until
a few weeks ago, and at the beginning
of this season it was found necessary to
organize two companies for its prCduc-
ton on the road. One of these has been
to San Francisco. T'he other--the spe-
cialty company organized for the prin-
cipaI Eastern cities-was seen in Wash
ington earlier IN the season.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13
"When KnighthOod Was in Flower.

The single attraction of the first mag
nitude that has been deemed strong
enough for second engagement in Wash
ington this season is When Knighthooi
Was in Flower" with Julia Marlowe IN
the principal role.
When Miss Marlowe played at the Ma
tional Theatre earlier in the year the
playhouse was not large enough to &C
cGmmodate all who wanted to see her,
hence the return booking will no doubt
be of more than ordinary interest, for
there is no more popular actress than
Miss Marlowe, and her play is popular.
too. with most theatergoers. II possesses
certain elements that enthuse the average
spectator. and has proved to be the best
money maker Miss Marlowe has had since
she commenced her career as star.
Paul Kester's dramatizltion of Charles
Majors story follows the authors ploS
more closely than is usually the case
with current stage versions of novels
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13

Henry Irving is responsible for 4 good
deal of the success Of Henry Miller. Dur
INK, Mr.. Milier's younger days. when he
ssrired to become an actor he READ an
article on the carly struggles and uiti-
mate success Of the knighted player
u made up ny mind to emulate MIR
Irving" says Mr. Miller, Ito work earn
estly. and II possible, to gain something
NJ the success he had then attained. AZ
fifteen | became the pupil in educatioh Vi
the late c. ". Couldock, and besides get
ting at his hands four years OF exceileht
training in the Shakespearean drama
had the good fortune to form an ahec-
,iouate friendship with him that ehuufe'
until the time OF his death"
Mr. Miller was born in London, Eng
land and his parents removed to Toronto
Canada. when he was very young. MS
debut as an actor was made at the age Oh
nineteen. It was as member OF d sloch
company at Toronto, and the hrst part
assigned 10 him was that OF the bleeding
sergeant in Macbeth" II is related that
as the treasurer of the stock organization
bprane defGllck III ItbuiaAiy
salaries, the more experienced members
of the company deserted their posts ana
in this manner Mr. Miller, before the END
CT the season, had chance to play the
chief Juvenile roles, and acquired an eN-
perience that stood him in good steaa
later in his career.
In 1878, Mr.. Miller became member OF
Nine. ]. Modjeska's company. and shared
with Robert Mantell the general utility
roles. He was then billed as plain J. H.
Miller. Then followed seasons with
Adelaide Nelson. Ada Cavendish. and Au-
gustin Days stock company.
From Days Mr.. Miller went with A. NJ
Palmer. and in THE Young Mrs. Win
throp" scored a large success. He joined
Minnie Maddern, now known to the stage
as Mrs. Fiske, and played leading parts
with her, after which he secured an en-
gagement In Pinoro's 1.-THE Squire" with
Agnes Booth Schoeffel, in which he scored
SO great hit that when Daniel Frohman
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13
"D'hrcy Of the Guards"

Henry Miller, who begins an engage
ment at the National Theater tomorrow
evening, and who is favorably known here
from his performances in "Heartsease"
and 1.-THE Only Way" in the past, will, on
this occasion, make his first visit here
as his own manager. This statement is
made because the new play. "D'Arcy of
the Guards" which he presents here. has
caused him to be credited with stage
production far more perfect as to detail
and picturesque surroundings than is
usually given to plays OF such modest
sretensions.
For 1t is not claimed that darcy OF
the Guards" is a grand dramatic work, or
that It is even a strong emotional story,
like those Mr.. Miller has previously de-
picted here. 1t is Revolutionary tale
without the blare Of war-of soldiers and
brilliant uniforms without the flourish OF
q sword and with but one pistol shot. It
A. the tale Of witty Irishman who falls
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13

A BAND of young collegians from
~ the University of Pennsylvania
1 I offered Washingtonians the sim
gle novelty in the line of stage
entertainment during the past week.
The Mask and Wig Club. after an
absence OF half a dozen years, brought
their rev burleseue, old King Cole" TO
the Lafayette for one night-Monday-
and gave one Of the most enjoyable per-
formances Of the season. The undergrad
yates acted in a very professional man
ner, several of the principals being es
peciany clever in character delineation,
while The stage management, as revealed
in the inaneuvers Of the chorus, was re-
narkaby good. There was a large rep
resentation OF society at the performance,
and the reception accorded the Wiggers
was so enthusiastic as to make It certain
that the club will include the Capital in
its Easter vacation tour next year.
May Irwin used her old-time play,
1.-THE Widow Jones'" as a means for at
tracing large audiences TO the National
Theater during the week. Miss Irwin
herself was IS usual the entire show,
her company with a few exceptions being
but an ordinary aggregation of players.
"Quo Vadis" held the attention of the
audiences at the Columbia. but the per-
Torrance, while well patronized, was not
nearly SO good as previous productions
OF the Stanislaus STANCE dramatization of
the widely read novel.
Manager Chase's vaudeville program
was headed by James J. Corbett, the
former distinguished hero OF the squared
circle. Corbett pleased his audiences
with remarkably well delivered rela-
tIon of his experiences during his career
as a prizefghter.
THE Merry Tramps." with the LiIlipu-
fans in the principal roles, did we'll at
the Academy of Music.
The Empire bill of vaudeville and gaye-
~ attracted good-sized audiences. and
Kernan's, with "The Dainty Duchess Bur-
lesquers,'' prospered and pleased with an
unusually good show.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13
The Past Week Brought But Single Novelty,
'Old King Cole, Performed bu the Mask
and Wig Club, Of the University of Penn
sylVania, at the Lafayette Square TheateT
foTOne Night ONLY. i.

in love with a pretty enemy. and in prose-
cutting that love against her will proves
himself so much the gentleman that, in
spite OF her patriotism, she at last will
ingly surrenders to him.
The scenes of the play all occur in and
around a Philadelphia mansion during the
occupation OF that city by the British in
17II. and vas written. so the author,
Louis Evan Shipman. says, to illustrate
the fact. so dtsregarded by most writer's
of Revolutionary tales, yet so thoroughly
a matter Of record. that great majority
Of The British officers in those times were
courteous gentlemen and most consider
ate Of their kinsmen, the American
enemy.
The play. which Mr.. Miller first pro
duced in san Francisco last summer ana
which a few weeks ago ended success
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13

dancers, and farceurs generally. and witt
their smooth running vehicle "a Shat.
tered Idol" may be expected to add con-
siderably to the favorable impression
heretofore made at Chase's.
Tim Mcmahon and Edythe Chappelle
with pickaninny, will speed twenty min
utes along with their sketch Down by
the Railroad Crossing and Dillon
Brothers, the well-known parodists. will
have something new to offer. Mignonette
Kokin is billed as a 'chanteuse ct dan
seuse eccentrique." She is from Paris,
and it is claimed is a great favorite at
the Folies Bergere.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13
"When we Were TWenty-One."

William Morris, who will be remem-
bered by Washington patrons of the thea
ter on account of his connection with thu
stock company at the Columbia theatci
two seasons ago. will appear in N. c.
Goodwin's part in When We Were TWEEN
tyrone" at the Columbia next week.
Mr.. Morris has met with a good deal
of success in the role during the pres
ent season. and his Characterization |.
said to compare very favorably with the
originator's.
Morris is reputed to be a good one. and
there is every indication that the patrons
OF the F Street theater will be given a
frst-class. performance of frst-class
play
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13
ChaSe'S Next Vaudeville Bill.

Mr. Chase anticipates such n great SUE
cess for Woodward's performing seals
and sea lions that he has engaged the
act for a second week.
The other attractions OF the Chase bill!
for the period will include Les Beiosq.
European novelty in the way Of hurdle
jumping; Eddie Girard. OF the old farce
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13
This Weeks Empire Bill.

Heading the vaudeville part of the per-
Torrance at the Empire Theater this
week will be Howard and Bland, whose
sketch, "A Strange Boy" when given
at this theater few months ago in con-
junction with the first appearance of the
Lafayette show, created more favorable
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13

full run at the Savoy Theater, New York,
has received high praise for its humor.
daintiness, refinement, and its excellent
staging. as well as for the competence OF
the presenting company.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13

tumultuous applause. and later on a band
Of Arab acrobats give q really creditable
performance.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-13

BAND of young collegians from
\ the University of Pennsylvania
I offered Westinghouse the sin
Bisbee daily review., 1902-11-21
OBRlEN ys. cHoYNKSl

Philadelphia, Nov. 20.-"Philadel- phia Jack" O'Brien. whose great repu- tation as a fighter was somewhat clouded by his poor showing in his recent fight with Peter Maher, is to have a chance to redeem himself to- night. He is slated to go against Joe Choynski. the clever Californian. in 9 six-round go before the Penn Art club. This will be the second time these two fighters have faced each other in the ring recently. In their previous meet ing, which was a six-round go in Chi cago. O'Brien got the decision over Choyrski after a one-sided contest Choynski claimed that he was not in proper shape oa that occasion and as a consequence tonight's go was ar ranged. Both men appear to be in good fighting condition ard from all appearance neither will have the ex- cuse of poor condition to fall back upon in the event of defeat.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-11-21
Thanksgiving Clothing
MISSOURI Y. NJ. C. A.

St Joseph, Mo. Nov. 20.-The twen- ty-sixth annual convention of the Young Mems Christian associations of Missouri has attracted to this city a crowd of earnest Christian workers not only from all parts of this state, but from other states as well. The First Baptist church was crowded to the doors this afternoon when the convention was formally opened with a prayer service, led by E. W. Peck, state secretary of Minnesota. The sessions are to continue through Sun day. Prominent among the speakers to address the gathering are Water Williams, editor of the Columbia Her aid. Rev. W. A Quayle of Kansas City, c. s. Ward, field secretary Of the committee; Fred E. Shipp. railroad secretary Of the inter- national committee; Judge Selden F. Spencer of St. Louis, and John Lake of Kentucky. In addition to the inter- esting papers and addresses the con veation will be made unusually at trative by fine musical program.
Bisbee daily review., 1902-11-21
DELAY IN SALE OF ROAD

Utica. N. T.. Nov. 20.-This was the date set by the United States Cir cult court for the sale Of the New York and Ottawa railroad, but as an appeal has been interposed no further steps in the direction of disposing Of the property will be taken until the supreme court has passed on the ques- ton. It is said that the Delaware and Hudson Canal company and the New York Central company are both anxious to get control of this road. which touches many Adirondack points and has valuable right of way other sections of the noun tain region.