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is one of those hard facts that seems to
bear the comment that a professional
dramatic critics opinion is of no sub
stantial value-to a producing man
ager, however interesting it may be as
an exhibition of the critics mental
tdiosyncracies or disorders.
For the people know what pleases
them and what dool not please them.
Theirs not to reason why; theirs but
TO go or stay aWay-and they know
how to stay away from the clevereSt
kind of show that doesn't suit them
The author or manager who could
tell in advance what would capture the
tickle and elusive public need not write
or produce great play to win a for
tune. Witness how many mediocre eff
forts have met with astonishing pros
perity, and how many worthy crea-
ton has expired for lack of sustenance
Yet who shall say the people are at
fault?
The absolute futflity of attempting
to predict the success or failure of any
untried play or opera has been DEM
OnStrated many times. Dire failures
of the most promising achievements
have been followed by the surprising
triumphs of what were regarded as
mere makshifts to fill in time.
Just one instance of the latter feat
is afforded by the case of Augustus
Thomas idyl of the South, alabama"
which was pigeonholed in Manager
Palmers desk for nearly three years,
because 1t was not regarded as pos
Stble SucceSS-nOt even up to the last
rehearsal.
In general way it is easy enough
to enumerate the essential, human
qualities of a successful play but to
know whether the untried play pos
sesses these qualities, in advance of the
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opera house this week, beginning to-
night. This play has withstood the
test OF many seasons and still retains
its popularity with all classes. e
The leading role, that of Maryland
Calvert, originally created by the ia
nous Mrs. Leslie Carter, Is now played
by her first successor, Miss Alma Kru-
ger, who has attained critical and pop-
ular favor. The other principal char
Herbert Bostwick, B. J. Murphy, Fran
els Justice, w. B. Murray, Thomas
Lowell, Robert Mcintyre, Rowland Hill,
and the Misses Anna Wynne, Florence
Foster and Janet Golding
With the story of "The Heart Of
Maryland" patrons of the theater have
become familiar and to repeat it in de-
tail at this time is needless. No one
who has witnessed it and been held en-
thralled by the intense interest of the
performance and the startling culmi-
nation of it's progress in the almost
tragic climax of the scene in the bel
fry and tower of the old Colonial
church will ever forget 1T. Nor can the
memory vanish of the preceding events
that lead SO surely to the denouement;
Maryland Calvert's cruel denunciation
of the prisoner of war who proves to
be her own lover; the agony of her
grief when her brother is slain; her
struggle to effect the escape Of Col.
Alan Kendrick, the man she loves, and
the plunge of the bayonet to the heart
of Col. Thorpe, who. in his drunken
frenzy, brutally insults her.
There are no lay figures in this
drama of loves and war-they are all in
their several degrees participants in
the revelation of the play from act to
90t
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the two women, one actuated by ten
der, self sacrificing love, the other
with equal rights, only ambitious and
greedy for power. The title given was
merely to emphasize the Judgment
scene. and the verdict of King Solo
mon for the possession of the child in
dispute.
THE view taken by the critics was
evidently founded upon their child
hood familiarity with the old Bible
story and was largely Influenced by
the word judgment" and caused them
to believe that the lines of the play
were wholly drawn upon that htstor-
zeal incident in King Solomon's life,
whereas the author made him dis
t1nctly secondary and took advantage
of that period given up by him to
Righteousness and consequent repent
ance. to weave a story Of strong dra-
matte power which eliminated in the
great Judgment scene.
Any other handling of the theme
would have weakened this great climax
and made 1t of little value by reason Of
the public'S familiarity with the sub
ject as recorded in the old testament.
AS 1t Is constructed, this scene Is In
tensfffed by the fact that the king was
involved in the hands of the court in
trigue which left him practically help
less In the hands Of the court favorites
who surrounded him and made 1t easy
for them to practice any deception
upon him which would forward their
own ambitious designs.
The object of the performance as
given by the stock company was dis
tinctly in the nature of an expert
ment and it was never expected that
under the circumstances it would call
forth such a great amount of criticism
from the pens of the most noted critics
of New York city. This was a great
tribute to both the historic and liter
airy merit of the play.
The performance was the result of
one weeks rehearsal, according to the
system of stock theaters, and Mr.. Da-
wilson may feel justly hattered at the
reception it received both from the
press and the public. 1t must be con-
coded that the critics were most gen.
erous in their praise of the play and are
correct in their denunciations when
their point of view is considered. The
space allowed was not generous. The
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Their Comments on "The Judgment of
%ssss King Solomon" Explained.
Dore Davidson, an actor-dramatist,.
is responsible for q play which, when.
1t receives its formal production, IS
likely to start a lively controversy. 1t
is aentttled THE Judgment of King
Solomon
"a single performafices Of the dranai
was given more thaH8aonon ago I'M
New York, and the space given 1t by
the critics on that occasion and ma
ture of their comments was fair in
dfcatiOn of the discussion that is
bound to follow a more pretentious
production.
Shortly after the appearance of the
New York criticisms the following in
teresting defense of MT. Davidson's
Kansas City Star a
I'm the criticism on the Biblical
drama, 'Fhe Judgment of King Solo
mon,' recently presented at one of the
New York theaterS, a mistaken view
was taken. They were entirely mis-
led by the title and endeavored to give
the character of King Solomon far
greater prominence than was intended
by the adaptor, Dore Davidson. The
character Of the King was only used
as basis upon which. to build a strong
and effective story Jbfs maternal af-
lection.
THE. main Ideal Intended to be
brought out was the contrast between
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great public's chance to behold it, is
past the divination of any single intIi-
Vidual being. The scene that was ex-
pected to entrance the audience is cold
ly viewed, the situation calculated to
thrill the spectators arouses but mild
interest, the lines counted upon to pro-
woke shouts of laughter or storms Of
applause, evoke little more than a.
smoker, or scarcely the tribute of close
attention. The play has not reached
them. 1t lacks atmosphere. It is desti-
tute of that indefinable quality that
inparts natural life and that, like the
vital spark that fires the human heart
defieS definition.
After all is said-and more too-it
SINNERS down to this:
Each individual theatergoer knows
whether the play pleased him or not.
knows whether he received his moneys
worth. though this cold computation of
enjoyment often leads to conflicting
estimates according to the esteem
in which the money is held-which is
loftier IN some individuals than any
play could ever hope to command.
But considering only what Mr. Froh-
man is pleased to term the Ordinary
individual" 1t is fair to accept his UNI
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stranger than fiction" and In this case
the axiom is verified. The plot of the
play, involving as It does three fanni
lies, is culled from real life. Every In
cident in this play is taken direct from
the book of actual fact. The drama
tells three distinct love stories that vi
tally concern the destiny of three fam
lies whose names are indispensable from
the history of Ulster county, New
York state. It is in, three acts, and
the central character played by Mr..
Sully, is that of big-natured Irish
man, who combines the duty of post
master, justice of the peace, country
storekeeper, Philosopher and general
adviser to the community. He's a sort
of an Irish David Harum," minus the
noney-lending qualities Of that gen.
tleman.
The character is said to fit Mr.. SuI-
ly's quaint style of acting like a glove.
The character Is the embodiment of
human nature, tears and smiles. All
the other actors of the company have
parts suited to their abilities. 3 They
rehearsed the play up at Mr.. SulFyss
farm last summer, where they had
chance to study the characters they
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IMPERIAL BURLESoUERs.
Harry Williams Organization This
Weeks Attraction at the Star.


Weeks Attraction at the Star.
burlesque company that is most
sure to create a sensation is due at the
Star this week. 1t is known as Harry
w. Williams Jr.'s Imperial BurIesquers.
The fun commences with new up
to-date comedy trif1e in two acts, enti-
tied Two Old Sports" detailing some
events that are likely to happen in ac-
tual life. 1t tells a funny story, and the
situations are better imagined than de-
scribed. Following the Introductory
first part comes the vaudeville oIio,
which contains several acts out of the
ordinary. Among them are the two
comedians, Kelly and Adams, grotesque
acrobats and dancers. who are fun
makers of great talent; the flexible
Venus, Eta Victoria, in a marvellous
contortion act; Ford and Dot West In
their laughable comedy, entitled THE
Waiter and the Maid" the unctious
comedian, Cliff Gordon, in his original
German monologue, and Perry and
Randall In their new act, entitled "a
VaSsar Boy"
The closing act of the burlesaue
shows the entire company on board the
yacht Imperial, bound for Africa. Both
acts of the burlesque are said to be up
to-date and brim full of funny situa-
lions.
The principal comedy parts are ham
died by James F. Leonard, Cliff Cor
don, Ford West and E. E. Perry. and
at the head of the feminine contingent
are Edna Urine, Grace Forrest Burke,
Patti Carney and the Sheldon sisters.
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1.-THE OLD MILL STREAM"
Daniel Sully VIII Present His New
Play at the METROPOLITAN.

One of the most picturesque spots
in the state of New York is that
neighborhood that embraces the Cat
skill ainS-immortaIized by
Washington Irvfng's tale Of rip Van
Winkie."
Dan SuLy, the actor. has an extern
sive farm right in the heart of these
famous old meuntains--in Mink Hol-
low, Ulster county.
His new play, "The Old Mill Stream"
Is laid at his own home. and every
character that appears on the stage
is taken from real life The actors
farm extends about mile ad a half
along the banks of a beautiful river
that is the JOY of the sportsman who
delights in angling for the speckIed
beauties that have made the stream
famous. The water is used for milling
purposes about a half mile below Mr..
Sully's home. The danming up of the
water, with this object in view, was
the means of starting considerable Iiti-
cation between the owner of the mill
and the farmers along the banks Of
whose grounds the river ran. This fur
nished Mr.. Sully with the idea for the
new play '"The Old Mill Stream" that
will be produced at the Metropolitan
tonight. .-...~s
1t has been said that truth is
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COMING ATTRACTIONS.

David Warfeld, In his latest sue
cess, THE Auctioneer," rs underlined
at the Metropolitan opera house for an
engagement of four nights and mat
inee. beginning Sunday, Feb. 1.
Walker whitesfdes is announced as
the Metropolitan's attraction for O. half
week. beginning Thursday, Feb. S. He
will present repertoire of Shakes
pearean plays, including Hamlet"
Richard Ill" and Merchant Of Ven
ice." assrz
Following the engagement of 'The
Heart of Maryland" at the Grand op-
era house melodrama entitled "a
Little Outeast" will be presented for
one week. The play is said to be
brim full of surprises, but witha1 a
love story pure and simple. The story
is built about the vicissitudes of q
young clerk, and passes in swift ac-
ton from stately mansions to crime
infested haunts in the city OF New
York. ScenfcaIly, the production is
said to be striking for its elaborate
ness and attention to detail. The
company includes Miss Anne Blancke,
a decided favorite with ST. Paul the
ater goers, who assumes the role Of
Bob" the newsbOy. John f. Nichol-
son will be seen as Paul Weston, the
principal male character.
February will witness the appear
ance at the Grand opera house for the
first time IN a number of years OF Jo-
seph Murphy in his two Irish plays,
Shaun Rhue" and Kerry Cow"
Startling electrical effects, beautiful
scenery, gorgeous costumes, pretty
girls and catchy music are the princi-
Pal features Of Williams and Walkers
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AMUSEM ENTS.

new musical comedy. 1t Is called I'm
Dahomey." The company is said to be
the best and largest these comedians
have ever organized. TN Dahomey''
Is underlined for appearance at the
Grand In February.
William A. Brady's production of
Lovers Lane" Is underlined for ap-
pearance here at the Grand in March.
Lovers of vaudeville will doubtless
be pleased to learn that the celebrat-
ed Orpheum show Is to be seen at
the Grand in February. This organ
ization Is said to offer a strong variety
bill. Mcintyre and Heath, the Gre
ators Of the "ham tree" are. still the
head1iners, and with Nat Willis, the
well known tramp comedian; the
Milano trio, instrumentalists Long
and Cotton in their sketch, 1.-The Crit
ic and the Lady," and the three Ma
varros, form group Of clever enter
tafners.
lyon Yonson" is announced for q
weeks engagement. at the Grand In
the not far distant future.
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~THE BosToNIANs" ARE COMING.
They viii Appear in Their Favorit OPS
era, robin Hood" and Others.

They viii Appear in Their Favorit Ops
era, robin Hood" and Others.
'The Bostonians," after an absence
OF five years, will return to st. Paul
for an engagement of four performs
ances at the Metropolitan opera house.
beginning Thursday evening, Jan. %:
they will appear in their favorite opera,
Robin Hood" for two performances
and will give two presentations of their
latest production, Maid Marian" the
successor to robin Hood"
The revival of robin Hood" by the
Bostonians is recognized by musicians
and by the public generally as an inn
portant event; it is of especial inter-
est to St. Paul pIaygoers and patrons
Of the Metropolitan opera house in
particular. as 1t will be remembered
that the Bostonians opened that the
alter in Robin Hood" Dec. 20, 1890. The
first performance Of this opera Waa
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were engaged to portray, SO that the
public may expect performance that
Is true to life in every particular. Mr..
Sully's engagement in THE Old Mill
Stream" is for four nights and We'd
nesday matinee.
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Week
Of Jan.
18th

author only regrets that their extern
sfve review was not delayed until the
production is made at Broadway
theater, Of which there is some PROS
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and admire that play deserve the pity
of all who could-and that means a
large measure Of coincidence.
- Fred G. Hunt
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HANFoRD AT METROPOLITAN.
Shakespearesn Actor to Present "Tam.
ina of the Shrew" and nMuch Ado.W

ing on the Snrew and "Muoh ADO"
Charles B. Hanford, accompanied by
Miss Marie Drofnah and, it is said. a
competent company, will appear at the
Metropolitan opera house Thursday,
Friday and Saturday of this week. Mr..
Hanford is recognized as a capable ex-
ponent of Shakespearean drama and
his appearance here will be an Interest,"
ing theatrical event.
Mr. HanfOrd will open his engage
ment Thursday night in Tanning of the
Shrew, preceded by the one act play,
The Old Guard" This bill vii be re-
peated Saturday night. Friday night
and Saturday afternoon ME- Hanford
will present Much Ado About Moth
ing. Miss Drofnah will appear as
Katherine in the Tanning of the
Shrew" and as Beatrice In the latter
play.
Mr.. Hanford Is a student as well as
an actor and his productions, in acting
and equipment. bear evidence of care
full study. The sale of seats for Mr..
Hanford's engagement will open to-
morrow morning at 9 O'Clock.
HEART OF MARYLAND"
David BeIasco's War Drama to BE Pre-
scented at the Grand.
David Belasco's effective war drama
Will be the attraction. at the Grand
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given in Chicago in June, 1890; during
their New York engagement which
closed short time ago the Bostonians
sang Robin Hood" for the 1,800th
time.
The company this Season includes
Henry Clay Barnabee. w. H. MacDon-
aid. George B. Rockingham, Josephine
Bartlett, Grace Van Studdiford. w. c..
Weldon, Harold Gordon, Olive Se1este
Moore. Sabery d'OrseH, Allen C. Hinck-
ley William M. Darlington, Campbell
Donald. John J. Martin, George NJ. Vail.
Carrie e. Mills. James E. Miller and
Florence with a large chorus and spe-
ctal orchestra. 1880
CRITICS TOOK THE
WRONG POINT OF VIEW.
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Startling electrical effects, beautiful
scenery, gorgeous costumes, pretty
girls and catchy music are the princi-
pal features Of Williams and Walkers
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-03-09
ALL TNE NEWS OF DlXIELNND

Gus Garfeld Thomas gang, for whom the
officers have been searching. After en-
gaging in fights with officers in Ruena
Vista and Columbus and escaping. Thorn
as was run to earth IN PhcniX city yes
terdat. and was CAPTURED after q deSp"r-
ate hand to-hand fight followed 10y a
long chase
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charles G Ron. 4esis laHt city
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but none more honest thdn my
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with Catarrh Of the head and
throat which was often d serious
annoyance TO me ana must have
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nervous system, ; equlate GIG =
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acne. besides curing the Cdtarrn.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-14
"A COMMON SCOLD," SAYS MAYOR
SO Mrs. AppleEate VIII De Called to Court
to Answer the Charge.

HAcKENsAcK, n. j., June l3.-Mayor Rob-
ert Dixon, Borough Clerk and Marshal
Frank Hill, Joseph Campitello and two
other citizens of Dumont borough APP
peared before Justice Thomas H. Cummings
to-day to complain about Mrs Catherine
Apologize, who, they say, is nuisance and
a common scold.
Mr.. Campitello made affidavit that the
woman made practice Of going upon the
public highway and annoying persons, as
well az accosting them from her own prem
ises, and that she had threatened to kill
him and his family and to burn his house.
The Mayor, the Marshal and the others
Endorsed the statements, On this showing
Justice Cummings issued warrant charging
Mrs. Apologize with being a common scold
and another for threatening Campitello's
life.
The woman is also charged with teaching
her young children to annoy the neighbors.
She is the wife OF carpenter who works
In New York city.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-14
CITY DEFAULTS IN HELLO BILLS.
Telephones Removed From suburban
schools and Municipal Courts.

The New York and New Jersey Tele-
phone Company yesterday removed the
telephones from al! suburban public schools
and Municipal Courts because of the failure
Of the fusion administration to pay tolls
for the last two years. In the case Of the
Fifth Municipal Court at Bath Beach, JUS
tice Furgusson and his court officers are
said to be at a great Inconvenience because
Of the loss of tho telephone service. Many
cases get down for trial at the suburban
court, whose jurisdiction extends over the
old county towns of New Utrecht, Graves
and, Flatbush and Flatlands. are tried by
lawyers engaged in practice at the courts
In Brooklyn and this borough. BY the
use of the telephone much time was saved
by both the court and the lawyers. cases
being called to suit the convenience Of
both sides and promptly disposed of.
Economy has many phases to it, said
a lawyer doing business at the court But
the fusion administration has discovered
more ways than man ever heard Of here
tofore.
In the public schools the telephone was
used by the principals to summon sub
stitute teachers and to report to the board
rooms saving many hours to the scholars
in cases where teachers failed to report
and enabling the principals to remain at
their posts.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-14
MOTHER CAN'T GET HER CHILD.
Says She Is Held as Hostage for Payment
Of board I'LL.

Mrs. Dora Silver applied to Justice OF
the Peace Seymour in Hoboken Yesterday
for writ to compel August Mechler of 800
Washington street to surrender her seven
year-old daughter Sadie, who, she claimed,
was being held as hostage for n board bill.
Mrs. Silver has been in arrears for the
board of herself and child since last Novem-
Der. Thursday afternoon she quarrelled
with Mechler's wife and was dispossessed
She was compelled to walk the streets
in the rain all night, she said, and didn't
find place Of refuge until yesterday;
When she applied for the girl she was told
that she couldn't have her until tho board
bill was paid
The Mechlers denied the womans story.
They said that they were holding the girl
because they didn't think the mother was
proper person to care for her. The girl
was 10 a wretched state when the woman
brought her. they said. and appeared to
be afraid OF her. They have been trying
TO locate her father. but Mrs. Silver has re-
fused to tell them where he can be found.
Justice Seymour reserved decision.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1903-06-14
DRICKLAYERS TALK STRIKE.
But Employers Say That One May Yet lie
Ayerted,

The nine unions of bricklayers in Man
haitian will meet during this week to hear
reports from the union members Of their
arbitration board which failed TO come
to an agreement with the employers last
Thursday, There is one member from
each union on the arbitration board. the
full board consisting Of these members and
All equal number Of members Of the Mason
Builders Association.
As there is now no agreement between
the bricklayers and the Mason Builders
Association, the employers having refused
the demand Of the bricklayers for an ad-
vance from 85 to 10 cents an hour, and the
bricklayers deciding not TO withdraw the
demand, vote as to whether or not strike
be declared will follow these reports. Most
Of the bricklayers who were seen yesterday
were talking strike.
A member of the arbitration committee
Of the Mason Builders Association. who
was seen yesterday said that be believed
the bricklayers would not strike He
added:
Though there is no agreement now, it
does not follow that there can be no further
negotiations. They can be resumed at
any time.