The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-02-22

at the close of his Eastern season, will. for
the first time in ten years, play on the Pa
enc Coast. appearing in several California
cities.
While a loquacious darby was shaving
Tim Murphy recently. in Memphis. the bar
per asked the comedian to suggest a name
Tor his shop. Just then the razor slipped
and sashed the comedians cheek. When he
GOT up MT. Murphy suggested as the title for
lhe parpers shop and wrote on a slip of pa
per: "Tonsorial Abattoir." The darky was
delighted with the name.
IL mas been reported that Wilson Barrett
recently sold one Of his photographs in Lon
ooh TO a lady for $500. which he Immediately
"'iueu over 10 The actors o~rphanage fund.
Henry Blossoms book. 'Checkersn hos
oeen dramatized by the author. and Kirke
La sheile announces a production of the
pay IN March. The piece will be first nre-
sented in Springfield, ILL.,, March II. and
from there it goss to the Century Theater.
81 LOUIS for the week beginning March
10. Inc following week will be divided be-
tween Macauley's Theater. Louisville. and
Ensfsh's Opera-house, INDIANAPOLIS
Checkers' is one of the books which
dchleVed 4 most extensive sale within the
past two years. Its author, Mr.. Blossom. is
from ST. Louis. The story is a picture of
She'icah turf and sporting life. the name
character being a careless. happy-go-Iucky
OUT good-hearted and whole-souIed youth
VINO tol!ows the races for fun as much as
Ior a livelihood, and who is omen to give or
axe a wager on any conjectural PROPOSE
ton. Nop
Ihomas w. Ross will impersonate Check
ers. ~
P~LAYBILLS.
Henry Miller comes to the oIvmpic to-n;,b. :,
me Tanning Of Helen" a new play NV PicbarJ
ifarding Davis. Mr.. Miller Will be seen in the
49, " a young American playwright. Philip
Sarroli' who goes TO London TO sell a play and
vim tne girl he loves. London managers are
neiItless. however. and the young author meets
win serious financial reverses. An English ac-
Iess' Marion Cavendish. takes an interest In
ms play. and Helen Cabot. the American girl.
misunderstanding the relations between Philip Car
roll. the author. and the actress.
he!eh Is the great success of the London So
ciai season. both because of her money and her
beauty. She is fond OF flirting with titled Eng
lish gentlemen, and snubs Philip in the belief
.hat II he really cares for her. he would love
her in spite, of everything.
The scene in the second act is laid at the hall
room OF Lady Cover, where Helen discovers Ma
non and Philip under conditions which seem to
IMPLY an engagement. Helen thoughtlessly en-
cages herself to Lord Woodcote, a dissipated
How she disengages herself from the
anc learns that Phil.p is the best
OF her affections is developed in the
o'' "HSA sioNS III RreSnfcOm OF a theater
during a performance of Philips play.
In Mr.. Miier's company Is Jessie MfIIEar5. a |
English actress.
THE Prince of Pilsen'' will begin its second |
weeks engagement in st. Louis at the Century |
tonight. According to the statement OF Pat |
Snort, The Prince of Pilsen recently broke all |
ooA-onice records at the Century. Mr.. Short
persuaded Henry w. Savage to cancel one week
d the engagements OF The Prince" so that the !
pieee could be seen and heard again bv st. Jop;s
'hea'erGoers- There will be no changes in the
cast. That the music has pleased is indicated
" az sues OF sheet music and librettos of the
in music stores. OF the many musical
Iunoers; most popular are. perhaps. THE
rae OF the Seashell," The Message of the yio-
and The Song of the Cities"
francesca Redding and company, presenting
Inc Duchess Of Devonshire." are to be head
lners OF the new bill which opens at the Column
oa Tomorrow afternoon.
The Harmony four will offer a comical musicaI,l
urn. other entertainers on the list are Kata-
Japs. ten in number: Arthur Deming. the
Messenger Boy: Burke's dogs, Tascott, knight .
'rothers, Flora Adler. Fetching brothers and Pc
OF, the jugGler.
"Alphonse and Gaston,'' a musical comedy
about the funny Opper pictures. is to
re the offering at the Grand Opera-house this
week, beginning with the matinee of to-day.
The central characters are two very courteous
who pause to exchange compliments
.nder trying circumstances. Like Happy Hooli-
an. they are nearly always in trouble. Frank
1umont. the author. is said to have built up
most diverting farce. The company includes
chorus.
At the Imperial Tracy. the Outlaw" is to be
The piece is described as an exciting
of Western life 1t is in four acts. which
I'LL outline the bandits early home life, his
notorious crime. the robbery of an express
his escape from prison. fight for life and
ffrfda In q uhao falI ut WIGHT THa ~-A-aa
re said to have been painted from Photographs
the. original localities taken in Oregon for
lis show. !,
The Stain Of Guilt will be given at Havlin's