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with return visits to these same cities.
This season. however. the American
rights have been acquired by Fred G.
Berger, locally known here for his con-
neetion with the Berger Stock Com
pany," and who is presenting this re-
narkable drama in the popular priced
houses. Mr. Berger has purchased from
Mr.. Greet, manager of the Lyric theater.
and other prominent London playhouses,
all Of the scenery, costumes. and ap-
pointments. During the past summer
every set of scenery has been repainted
by Homer Emmons, the eminent New
York scenic artist; the costumes have
been renovated or have been replaced by
new ones; and most of the prominent
English actors appearing in the cast last
season have been engaged for the pres
ent tour.
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Columbia-ots Skinner in "Lazarre,

Columbia-0tis Skinner in "Lazarre."
Otis Skinner and his company will be
the Offering at The Columbia Theater
this week. in a dramatization OF Mrs.
Catherwood' S novel 'Lazarre." "Laz-
ARE" is undoubtedly one of the best
romantic stories We have had IN years
and the play has even outrivaled the
book. American history has furnished of
late the materia! for many interesting
dramas. but none has awakened the in
teTest attracted by The stage presenta-
ton OF 'Lazarre" by Otis Skinner. It's
dramatization was made BIZ Otis Skinner.
who assumes the title role, and the
clever playwright, Aubrey Boucicault,
and has been charmingly contrived. fol-
lowing closely the interest and-romance
Of the novel 1t is said 10 be one OF the
strongest and deserved triumphs OF the
current season. Mr.. Skinner has always
been greatly admired as a romantic ac-
tor. and in .'Lazarre' he has found the
opportunity he has long waited for Tn"
play deals with the, personality OF
EIeazar Williams. Cra OF TIE most pie
turesque characters in American his
tor. an IS based upon the popular
legend. substantiated by the Rev. Mr..
Hanson. in 1858. in his article Have
We Bourbon Among Us who proved
that Williams was, as he claimed TO be,
Louis XVII; that this supposed half
breed Mohawk Indian missionary was
in truth the lost Dauphin Of France,
imprisoned in the Temple during the
Revolution. Mr. SINNERS impersOna-
ton is said 70 be ideal; the Indian and
French characteristics give the role a
picturesque charm, and in his company
he is fortunate to include such artists
as Nanette CoTnstock Maud Durbin
Charles B. Welles, Walter Allen. joseph
Weaver. Walter Lewis, Ben. F. Ringgold
and others
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
In the TWinkIing Of an Ege.
Remarkable Transformation Scene in
"The Little Princess"

The transformation scene in the sec
ond act Of The Little Princess" which
comes TO the National Theater tornor-
row night is so complete and sweeping
that it deserves a special note as a
triumph OF stage management To alter
completely the appearance Of the stage
in a little over two minutes. and thai
without removing any of the scenery. is
certainly an inncvatiou- OF course.
there have been other dark changes
where everything on the stage was re-
placed by another set. but this trans
formation scene is entirely different
from anything ever before attempted.
And what is more interesting and 10
the point. it takes place in full view OF
the audience.
The plot demands that as Mile James,
the household drudge. sleeps in her
bare little garnet. the good Lasears sent
by the kind old gentleman shall climb
into tke attic window and transform
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
Selene JohnSon'S Success,
Due to Native Dramatic Ability Joined
to a Charming Personality.

The cordial reception extended SeIene
Johnson. the leading woman of the Der,
ger stock company. at the Lafayette
Square Opera House last week, must
have been very gratifying to her As
Dora in Diplomacy" she manifested
strong emotional elements. especially in
the scene where she is accused of be-
traying her husbands secrets. However.
the piece offered small scope for the
dispay of really great dramatic ability
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
r-Watsou's Americans.

Tvce;-n-W atscu's Americans
Wasson-s Americans, who are to ap-
pear at Kernan's Theater this week, Is
one OF the largest and best organiza-
tions travelling this season, from all
reDorts Of where they have previously
appeared. The company is headed by
the charming Jeanette Dupre, the popv-
lar comedienna. and ". B. Watson, the
great "Selbini' trick bicyclist, the We'd
mars. an Importation from England;
The dainty Ella Shields. who sings her
way into the hearts of her hearers;
West and Williams, black face artists;
the Bachelor Sisters. Hayman and Hay
man Raymond and Burke. and others.
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Lafayette-"Trilby," by Berger Stock
Company.

Lafayette-"Trilby," by Berger Stock
Company.
a great play from deeply interest
ing and likewise pleasing book Is the
Offering Of the Berger Stock COMPANY
at the Lafayette Square Opera House
for the coming week "Trlby," the
book, was a widely read novel. and was
universally acclaimed the most notable
work from the pen Of George DuMaurier,
the author; "Trilby" the play. was an
Sdaptation from the novel by Paul NJ
Potter, and in the operation he fairly
outdid himself, injecting bits of stage
craft that to this day are considered
masterpieces in technique. though since
the first production of this book pIav"
dramatists have made ardent endeavor
to discount "Trilby" in the matter of
unique and startling effects. Potter's
ingenuity in the arrangement OF the IA
nous theater scene, where TriIby
breaks down is considered notable
achievement.
The cast for the Berger production is
as follows: SvengaH. John T. Sullivan;
Little Billie, Frederic Sullivan; Tafgy,
Charles Wyngate; The Laird. ". H.
Tooker; Gecko. George C Pearce; You
ZoU, John Daily Murphy; Dodor. Don c.
Orr: Lorimer. Joseph Kaufman; Rev.
Thomas Bagot, Myron LefangwelI; Colo
mel Kaw. Joseph O'Connor. Trilby.
Selene Johnson; Nine. Wizard. Gertrude
Berkeley; Mrs. Bagot, Jane Rivers, and
the two grisettes. Susanna Parker and
Susette Jackson a splendid production
is planned. including original scenic eff
fects and Interpretation.
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Chase's-"The Wizard of the Nile"

Chase's-"The Wizard of the Nile"
The Wizard OF the Nile" the pic
turesque and melodious work of Victor
Herbert. in which Frank Daniels fash
Toned his most grotesquely comic role of
Kibosh, Will be the second Offering OF the
comic and grand opera season at Chase's
the week commencing with the matinee
tomorrow afternoon. The production ad-
mits OF much more elaborate and popu-
lar presentation than was possible with
THE Jolly Musketeer,' and Mr.. Chase
promises this weeks work will surpass
even the very complete performance OF
the same opera last season, and, indeed,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
Lily Lorrell IN
"The Sign Of The Cross"

the first time at popular prices this week
at the Academy. Since its first appear
auce in America. when it was presented
by William Greet's London company at
the knickerbocker Theater, in New York
the play has been seen il only the high
priced theaters of our largest cities. and
so great has been its success that year
after year the entire season was filled
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
Empire-Black Stock Company.

The Avery and Hart stock company
viii offer for the second week Of its
engagement at the Empire Theater the
same musical comedy that held the
boards last week. It will. however, be
given with all new musical numbers and
specialties. so that practically everything
will be fresh except the dialogue, which
is good enough TO be repeated. II is ap-
rarent that the experiment OF installing
a cclored stock company al the Empire
has filled popular demand. for the Play
house has been crowded at every per-
formanCe.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26

Academy-"The Sign of the Cross"
The Sign Of the Cross Wilson Bar
rett's historical drama. which has been
the success Of TWO continents during the
last seven years. comes to this city for
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26
Past and Future.
First Season Of Symphony Orchestra
Comes to Brilliant Close.

The present season Of the Washinst'n
Symphony Orchestra was brought 10 q
close Tuesday afternoon with one of the
best concerts in the career Of the or
ganization Washington has proved that
iis musical fnclinations include offer
ings OF the highest class This was man
fest in the interest displayed in sym
phonv recitals throughout the season
and the many expressions Of regret that
the series Of concerts had come to a
close. Mr.. De Koyen, director. ami Mr.
Droop. manager of the Symphony Or
chestra. declare the season has been
eminentIy satisfactory and the prospect
IS bright
Tuesday also marked the close of the
Choral Society's season. when a fine
performance of Haydn's The Creation"
was given at the First Congregational
Church. The recital was the last to be
given in that edifce, which has served
the society for twenty years. The con-
certs viii in future, be given elsewhere.
The theatrical offerings Of the past
week we're productive OF much enter
d
comedies. a light opera, me1odrama Of
high grade. the initial performance Of
the Berger stock company and bur
lesque formed the weeks bills.
DeWolf Hopper's production Of Mr.
Pickwick drew large audiences TO the
Columbia Theater. The public was anX-
ious 10 see just what might be done
with the famous "Pickwick Papers" Of
Dickens and how near 10 realizing the
chief characters De Wolf Hopper could
como. Mr.. Hopper succeeded in one re-
gard-in creating character out OF
himself. Heretofore he has been close
~ and what seemed 10 be iTrevocably
associated with his own personality.
His friends have now had the opportu-
nifty Of noting that his abilities are
capable Of other and better things.
While his characterization differs ma.
teriaIIy from what the public naturally
Conceives as The true Dickens character,
Mr.. Hopper contributes a picturesque
and interesting study to the stage of
today.
Mabeue Gilman. at The National Thea
Ter. entertained a series OF fashionable
audiences with a presentation of The
Mockiug Bird" Miss Gilman. unfortu-
nateIy. was too i'll Manday night to give
a performance worthy Of her capabiIi-
ties. Indeed. she was in a serious con-
ditfon and appeared against the
strict orders OF her physician. The sub
sequent performances were highly di-
verting and Miss Gilman won new co
terle Of friends.
Chase's operate season opened with
a prsiseworthy performance Of The
Jolly Musketeer.' - while at the Lafayette
the clientele OF that theater welcomed
back many former stock favorites in
Diplomacy" David Belasco's The
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-26

Heart @ Maryland" played TO large and
enthusiastic audiences at the Academy
The burleseue houses were well patron
lied throughout the week.
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Authors and PlaUS.
Modern Stage Offerings Give
Little Evidence of OTigI-
nality in Their Making,

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Fortunatelys every cloud has its silver
lining and the cheering CLEAN can be
diseerned. we think, in the case under
consideration There has been uttered
q protest from more than one quarter
against adapted drama. Hash is all
right once in while. but served up as q
regular diet it is apt to become nauseat-
ing, Food Of greater consistency is de
sirabIe and generally is forthcoming
Then determined demand is made Tor
IT. Indications are not wanting that the
theatrical digestive apparatus of the
American public is beginning TO rebel
chef that serves it up ever so skilIful in
his attempts to disguise its real charac-
ter. The people are beginning 10 look
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-28
The Strenuous Husband.

Nervous women, who are generally sup
posed to have martyred themselves for So
ciety, are sometimes found to be the VIC
tins of society-loving husbands. Now and
then an amiable and much-abused lady
gives her woes utterance.
Different people have different seasons
for rest" remarked a slim, bright-faced
Indianapolis woman; land / take my rest
in October, after my strenuous husband
has quit killing me by dragging me all
over the country to take what he calls his
rest. A mans idea of rest, you may
have noticed. is to drop what he considers
work and go at something else five times
as hard with five times as much VIM
When we go to the seashore or the noun
country place. where there are few people
porches or in hammocks under the trees,
with books if we chose, and so get an al
most perfect mental vacuum.
''But Jerry's idea of rest is quite another
programme Jerry likes people. but he
wants a change of people-so we go where
numbers of nice people are. Then Jerry
likes athletics, golf, tennis. rowing, horse
back riding. long walks on the beach and
through the woods. OF course. as 1 haven't
one tenth of Jerrys strength, ii just about
kills me to half keep up with him. He
won't leave me at home; 1 must say that
Jerry is unusually devoted and doesn't
enjoy all these things unless 1 am with
him; so l tag after him with all my might,
and generally wind up every day more fit
for a sanitarium than / am for the next
days compaign with my strenuous Jerry
We fly around to all the theaters and
operas which fall in our way. Late hours
are so good for the nerves, you know.
But I'm not abusing jerry" the tagged
out lively lady concluded. I'm just show
ing you that women often seem to be
giving their lives to society. when. in truth
and in fact, wifely devotion is at the bot
tom of ii. The average man doesn't mean
to be inconsideratc; Jerry thinks I'm en-
joying all his good times, and 1 am: but.
the average man doesn't stop to think that
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-28
Will BE ANNUAL AFFAIR
SUCCESS OF RETAIL GROCERs' FOOD
SHOW is ASSURED.
Attendance Large and Visitors Sample
Up-tO-Date Things to Eat-A
Few Booths.

Charles H. Taylor, secretary of the In
dianapolis Retail Grocers' Association, an
nounced last night that the associations
food exhibit in Tomlinson Hall promises to
be such success that the exhibit will here
after be an annual affair.
Indiana has never seen a better or a pref
tier food exhibit than the one in progress
this week at Tomlinson Hall. There are
about thirty exhibits in the hall, embracing
the best prepared food articles on the mar
ket. Several new exhibits were put on dis
play yesterday and all of the available
space is now occupied. The exhibit would
have been considerably larger if the orig
inal plans of the association had been car
ried out. Soon after preparations were be-
gun much of the floor space of Tomlinson
Hall was taken up by the construction of
boxes along both walls. This prevented a
good many local companies making ex-
hibits.
The attendance at the exhibit yesterday
and last night was large and the people
pling" many kinds Of cereals coffees, teas,
buffers, etc., and listening to the talks by
those In charge of the exhibits.
"A large display of the products of the In
dianapolis Brewing Company, including the
famous Duesseldorfer beer, which was
awarded the gold medal at the worlds fair
at farlS IN lyvO, is one or the EXHIBITS IN
stalled yesterday. George r. Williams and
George De Luse have charge Of the exhibit
in this booth. 1t is located to the left of the
west entrance. The indianapolis Brewing
Conpany's booth is one OF the largest and
most attractive in the show.
Down toward the center Of the west walk
is a new green and white booth where Miss
Laura Blakeney, of st. Louis, dispenses
egg-o-see, q new kind of breakfast food.
Miss Blakeney has the unique distinction
of being in charge OF the Battle Creek
Breakfast Food Company's egg-o-see ex-
hibit. This is the only exhibit in the whole
show In charge of young woman.
Wanda, English Roumanian gypsy
palm reader, is doing a good business at the
food exh' bit. Attired in his native costume
Wanda reads your fortune" in small tent
in the front of the hall. Wanda has been
reading palms for fifteen years and is a
genuine palmist.
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Philadelphia Record.

Philadelphia Record.
"Womens hats have always been more
or less of a mystery to me-" said the mere
man. Just why one hat should cost so
much more than another is something
could never understand and probably never
will, when / consider the uniform rate for
mems hats. Imagine man paying $40 or
$50 for a hat! Why, 1t makes my brain
whrl to think of 1t. And then the funny
part of it is that they are all different;
there don't seem to be any two alike MY
wife set her heart on one the other day,
and asked that 1t be set aside for her
while she went TO look at something else
in the store. When she came back half an
hour later, the precious hat had been sold.
Another saleswoman had disposed of it.
Here was a tragedy such as never
dreamed of, for / was along, having been
roped into the thing by main force. My
wife was on the verge of tears, and the
saleswoman was correspondingly sympathe-
tic ooh, well. what's the difference?' 1 de-
manded. L guess you can get another one
just like it. You should have seen them
both glance at me. Another one just like
it. indeedr exclaimed the saleswoman
There isn't another one like ii this side of
Paris My wife sobbingly acquiesced to
this, and demanded to be taken home when
she promptly proceeded TO have a nervous
headache. Say, these things are beyond
me-"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-28

leading woman will again be Hilda Spong.
the English actress.
Adele Rafter, the handsome young woman
who is now appearing as Selim, the lover
of Fatima, in "Mr Blue Beard" at Eng
lsh's' is the daughter of Episcopalian
minister Of Dunkirk, n. Y, and made her
debut singer in the choir of her faith
ers church. After three years stage ex-
perience with the BOstOnians she was en-
part which she is still portraying and I'm
which she is a pronounced success, al
though the role is hardly fitted TO her
ability.
Sam Devere's burlesque show is drawing
good-sized audiences TO the Empire this
week and seems TO be giving satisfaction.
Larry Smith. an Irish comedian Of abil-
ity. is the principal fun maker with the
company, and is assisted by Larry Nc
Avory. The burlesques contain number
OF handsomely costumed chorus girls and
some OF the songs are we'll rendered.
Elsie De Wolfe has just arrived in New
York from her trip abroad and has brought
home with her a budget of plays for her
coming starring tour. Among the dramas
is one by Pierre de Courcelles, a comedy
by Percy Fendall.- author of Mrs. Lang
trys Mrs. behring's Divorce" and two
others Of French origin.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-28
WORK ON new INSTITUTION
THERE is ON HAND 100000 FOR
GIRLS INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL.
Decision Reached After n Long Con-
ference with Governor Durbin-
Cottage Plan Approved.

With $4,000 now on hand, 1t was decided
yesterday to proceed with the building of
the Girls Industrial School, carrying the
work as far as the appropriation will al
low and then asking the Legislature for
an additional appropriation. The Board of
State Charities, the board of managers Of
the Indiana Industrial School for Girls and
Woman's Prison and the board that is SUI
pervising the separation of the girls school
from the womans prison held confer
ence with Governor Durbin yesterday
morning which lasted for over two hours
and the result of which was the decision
to go ahead with the construction of the
building on the site already purchased
Clarence Martindale, the architect who Will
draw the plans. was present at the confer
ence and submitted several provisional
plans giving an idea of the building.
The board and the Governor entered into
stitution. The general opinion was that
$500 900 appropriated by the last Legislature,
is inadequate to build a school such as Is
needed 1t was cited that at the time OF
the appropriation, there were only $50 in
mates but at the present time the num-
Der has increased to over zoo. The site or
the school was vas, purchases ,s at cost OF sdv
struction of the building. Several mem
bers of the board were of the opinion that
handsome building of which the state
would be proud could be erected with that
sum. Governor Durbin, however, believes
that more money will be needed. He said:
at is unquestionably the Judgment OF the
boards that the appropriation is too small.
The institution will continue to grow. For
that reason suitable and ample buildings
should be provided.
The plans submitted by Architect Martin
dale provide for seven cottages. each with
a work shop, a recitation room and a
power house. The plan for seven cottages
was approved by the board of the Indus
trial School and the Woman's Prison and
the board supervising the separation. while
the board of State Charities favored one
or two large buildings
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-28
Room for Abandoned Man.

New York Commercial.
In one Of the big shops they have fitted up
an ideal den for the bachelor man or the
emancipated benedict. The walls are hung
with green burlap and the plate shelf which
runs around the room serves as a dividing
line between the green walls and the deep
frieze. which is of red burlap. The ceiling
is beamed with brown oak, and the spaces
between the beams are of cream plaster
The furniture is all of brown, dull-fnished
oak The chairs and touches are cushioned
with leather or linen fabrics in brown, red
or green. There is a stand for magazines
a desk, a pipe rack, and many stems and
receptacles for tobacco, etc.
The piece de resistance in the way Of fur
niture is the cabinet. in which are wicked
looking bottles of ali Sizes There is also
a small refrigerator, and when the door of
the Harder" is opened an electric light sends
it's CHEEKY glow through the interior of the
cupboard, so that mudded man may not
pick out port when he is in search of mere
Scotch.
The center table in this festive apartment
is boldly and unblushingly designed for
cards, and the chairs are wickedly decorated
with painted enlarged spades, hearts, dia-
monds and clubs-forming rather effective
decorations in black and scarlet on the
brown backs of the chairs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-10-28
NEEDS NO BooKKEEfER.
Postmaster McGinnis Says the once
Can Get Along without One.

Following the resignation of George j.
Langsdale as bookkeeper of the Indianap-
oils postoffice, POSTMASTER McGinnis
has recommended to the postal author
tiles at Washington that the Office be
abolished. General McGinnis does not think
the services of a bookkeeper are required
as there is an efficient cashier. who will be
able to do the bookkeeping in addition to
his other duties.
reports that have been printed to the
effect that charges were preferred against
Mr.. Langsdale or that his removal was
ever asked for: 81 never asked for Mr.
Langsdale's removal or preferred charges
against him. There was absolutely no
foundation for the reports that did either
of these things. Mr. Langsdale retired vol
unfairly. too. and without any intimation
that he ought to go. His poor health is
the sole reason for his retirement men,
toned in his letter of resignation and that
is the only cause he had. that know OF.
for resigning."
Assistant Postmaster Shideler says that
the old declaration. few office holders die
and none ever resign, is shown to be
false when the records OF the postoffice are
examined. Four men of the Office force
have resigned within a month-Mr Langs-
dale, w. w. jackson, superintendent Of
substation b. John F. Engelje. general de-
livery clerk, and Perry H Berry, dis
tributing clerk.