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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-17
NEW BILL AT SHIELDS PARK.

Another excellent program is Of
fered by Mgr. Rasmus for tonight and
balance of the week at this popular
resort. The first in Importance being
the appearance of Mr.. and Mrs.
Brownson who are spoken OF as ar
lists of rare ability il the world OF po-
lie vaudeville. They have appeared
successfully Throughout the east ana
no doubt will meet with hearty re-
ception by local lovers OF farclcal
comedy. These clever people will pres
ent their latest success entitled "A
Brainy Boy" which is full OF laugh
able situations and enjoyable come
dy. Another feature of note Will be
the appearance of Simms Cartoonlst'
This act is also unknown to our local
patrons. He has earned an lnternatlOn-
al reputation by his clever work with
pen and brush. Beneath the touch OF
an artist hand the faces of prominent
people appear upon the canvass WIN
wonderful rapidity. So quickly is the
work accomplished and SO true the
likeness, that it is truly marvellous.
Baby Irene will again make her ap-
pearance and sing two of the very
latest illustrated songs THE Little
Place l Call Home" and Hello Cen
raj Give Me Heaven
Stanley and Scanlon. the clever mu-
steal artists who made such a favor
able impression last week have been
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-17
RUSSIA'S TRANS-PAClFIC SERVICE

ST. Petersburg. Aug. 1.-THE Rus
sian government is about to inaugu-
rate a trans-Pacific passenger and
freight service to American ports.
The minister of marine has issued an
order that hereafter the ships of the
Russian volunteer squadron which
sail to the far east shall prolong their
voyages to American Pacific coast
points The first vessel to sail under
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-17
A BIG FIELD MEET
Troopers of Ninth Will
Compete for Prizes.
ATHLETIC FIELD AUGUST 9th
,etic Events and Afternoon To
ietio Events and Forenoon TO
Carbine Practice.
ATHLETIC FIELD AUGUST 9th

Athletes among the Ninth cavalry
stationed at Fort Walla Walla are in
active training for a monster track
and field meet to be held on the ath-
letic grounds at the post August u.
The various events will consist OF
running and relay races, pole vault
ing. hammer throw in the forenoon
and carbine competition in the at
ternOon.
The program as arranged is as fol
lows:
l. 44O yards run-Entries limited
TO two from each organization. Points
1st.-4, 2nd.-2, 3rd.-1.
2. Hammer characterization the
same as last field day. Entries limit
ed to two from each organization.
Points 1st.-2, 2nd.--1, 3rd.-12.
3. Best trained cavalry horse. Con
ditions: same as last field day. En-
tries limited to one from each orga-
nizatiol Points 1st.-6, 2nd.-3,
Sri.
4. Relay race, 1000 yards. Condi-
tons: same as former field day. Points
1st.-10, 2nd.-5, 3rd.-1.
5. Shelter tent and equipment race,
mounted. Conditions: as explained in
G. o. S, c. S. Department of the Co
lumbia, page Z, No. z; in addition,
each competitor after mounting will
ride 100 yards and return to scratch
at the trot. Entries limited to two
from each organization. Points list.
4, 2nI-2, 3rd.-1.
g. Pole vault Conditions: same as
last field day. Entries limited to two
from each organization. Points LIST.
2, 2nd.-1, 3rd.-1a.
Z. Best drilled mounted squad. Con
ditions: men and l non-commission-
ed officer from each troop. Drill linn
tied to school of the squad mounted,
in close order Pars. 400 to 445 inclu-
sive Cavalry drill regulations. Each
squad will be drilled by its squad
leader at a walk and trot in any move
ments included in above paragraphs
for 10 minutes. Saddles, surcingles,
curb brides to be worn. Points 1st.-
10, 2nd-5, 3rd.-1.
Afternoon.
Post carbine competition. Condi-
tons: Teams to consist of five men
from each organization. Ranges-2OO
and 300 yards. Scires-1 score al
each range. Positions 200 yards
800 yards sitting or kneeling. (See
G. o. 20, A. G. O. C. S. Points 1st.-1O
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-17

The car of fruit consisted of apples
prunes and pears. The outside de-
mand for Walla Walla valley apples
and growers are able to dispose of a
grade of stock that went to waste
last year. Bartlett pears in sufficient
quantities to ship are beginning to
come in.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-17
HOME GROWN MELONS.

A car load of home grown melons,
the first to be shipped this season
was loaded by the Whlla Walla Pro
duce Co. for Montana points. The
company aside from the car of melons
loaded two cars Of onions and one of
mixed fruit for Montana points today.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-17

retained for another BY special re-
quest and will be seen in an entirely
new act.
Mr.. McGreevey, the popular mono
logue artist will offer a new roper
toire of his amusing stories which
are SO greatly enjoyed. The poly
scope will show a new series Of NOV.
ing pictures and complete one of the
best programs of the season.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-17
Afternoon.
JOCKEY LYNE's BIG WINNINGS.

Wolver, Hampton, England, Aug. II
The American jockey Lucius Lyme
today won four big races in success
sion, the prizes for which Melted hin
thirty-two hundred dollars.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-08-17

]. w. Cookery, licensed embalmer
and undertaken. Babcock block, 7k
First street. Telephone Main 379.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-17
Academy-"A Little Outcast."

"A Little Outcast," which comes to
the Academy tomorrow night, was writ
ten for men and women who realize the
evil in the world and what this modern,
complex civilization of ours loses by its
insane worship of the goddess of get
ting on The storyNo OF wrongdoing, OF
false friends. and fear of the worlds
censure, which is written around the
lives of Paul Weston and George De
Voc, might be the story of any two men
in ordinary life.
The story is one of New York city
life, with all its varying changes from
exclusive mansions of the great to the
squalid novels of crime, and serves to
present some striking stage pictures.
Prominent among them are views of a
fashionable Fifth Avenue mansion with
its white and gold drawing rooms and
smart boudoirs; Cooper Union, Five
Points. the famous Chinese restaurant
in Pell Street. with its gorgeous ORR
entail colorings and concealed alcoves,
panoramic view OF the Battery AT
night. and the great fire on the Gov
eminent pier.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-17

She will play that difficult scene when
the nurse informs Juliet that Tybalt Is
dead and Romeo banished. Much emo
tional work and dramatic force is neces-
sary in this portion Of Juliets work.
Miss Adams omitted it entirely. Miss
GaIland's potion scene will be worthy
of study by students of Shakespeare
AS Charles Surface, in The School
for Scandal" John Blair was warmly
received. AS Romeo, he will have far
greater opportunities, because it is in
this line of work that he most eXcels-
His Romeo promises to be a creation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-17
GTotesQue Costumina.
Gertrude Berkeley Proves Herself an
Artist in That Line.

MY costumes? I have some pretty
ones, it is true, but I spend far more
time and study in devising the dresses
| of eccentric character parts and IT is
in such roles that I prefer to appear"
Gertrude Berkeley. of the Berger stock
company at the Lafayette Square Opera
| House thus expressed herself during a
brief interval in rehearsal one morning
last week.
THE average woman" she continued
thinks it quite a trial to have even
one gown planned and fitted, but in
stock company the scheming of cos
tunes is continuous and occupies what
time is left to us after the learning
of parts and the constant drill of re-
hearsals. Very often there is nothing in
the manuscript OF a play to indicate
how the part should be dressed, and it
devolves upon the actress to plan cos
tunes which will harmonize with and
emphasize the characteristics. This is
all very well in a straight role. where
correct and modish clothes are used. OF
course. the choice of color falls 10 Miss
Johnson. the leading woman. She Sc
lects her costumes for the play TO be
presented. and the others consult with
her, in order to avoid any clashing of
coIors and styles. In this way the cos
tuning of the women is made to har-
monize. and the stage picture is made
more beautiful. 'iu i-5f'
Those who watch Miss Berkeley's work
are kept in a state of constant surprise
by her extreme versatility and her SUR
passing originality in makeup. The
much paraded vanity of women is dis
proved in her case. for she cares not a
jot about looking her best, and rather
revels in devising eccentric make-ups,
in which her identity is effectually con-
cealed-
In the matter of concealing her identi-
", Miss Berkeley was especially success
full last week, when, in the prison scene.
she won a handsome share of the ap-
plause for her Interpretation of the role
of a revoltingly degraded inebriate. Miss
Berkeley spent the best part CT two days
about the secondhand shops OF Wash
ington in search for a satisfactory gown
for this part.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-17

in design and beauty of Coloring 10
those which he himself had superintend-
ed
AS Juliet Miss Galland is to wear a
wonderful opalesque gown which is
made OF a fabric of fish scales showing
the varying tints of the opal. With this
gown two beautiful underdresses are to
be worn, one of pale pink silk crepon
covered with ecru net The opal col
ored overdress Is made of imported ma
terial and has not companion piece
in this country. Another Juliet gown
is of gold cloth solidly appliqued in
old yellow handmade Irish lace with a
coral design about the neck and shoul-
ders. The white gowns are OF. silk
crepe. One cloak TO be worn as Juliet
Is of dark red material overshot in gold
thread. This will be used in the scene
when Juliet goes to see Friar Lawrence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-17
Miss Galland's Fine Gowns
Her Costumes for Juliet Highly Com
mended bY Designer.

In modern times when the costumes
and stage settings of plays are so mag
nifcent it is an extraordinary thing 20
nave a star come to this city with 4
wardrobe which is pronounced superior
TO that of other stars. Miss Galland' $
costumes as Lady Teazle were The talk
of the town last week. The exquisite
taste of the design and the richness OF
the material spoke volumes fer the mind
which had designed them. II IS interest
ing to know that each gown was made
from a sketch drawn by Miss Galland.
She chose the materials, selected the
trimmings and gave instructions to her
dressmaker just how each costume was
to be executed.
Miss Galland's gowns in Romeo and
Juliet" will surpass even those worn by
her as Lady Teazle Hermann. the great
costumer, who made the costumes which
Eleanor Robson will wear as Juliet
heard such extraordinary reports con-
corning the beauty OF Miss Galland' )
wardrobe that he asked perfnissfon7 10
inspect it. Feeling confident her gowns
would not be considered greatly inferior
to those Of Miss Robson, Miss Galland
granted the necessary permission. She
had not seen her rivals costumes. and
therefore did not know just what the
great Hermann would say. Imagine her
gratulations. saying they were superior
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-17

Mr.. Blair is handsome and graceful;
his every action is picture. and his
beautiful voice will show off TO advan-
tage in the Bard of Ayon's exquisite
verse.
The remaining members of the com
pany will be cast as follows: Mer-
Quito, Fuller Mellish; Paris, William
Kittredge; Fria- Lawrence, Frank Rob-
erts: Peter, Robert v Ferguson; Ty-
bait, Godfrey Stein; Benvolio, Arthur
Buchanan; Capulet. w H. Post; Mon
tague, J. B. Hollis; apothecary. Percy
Leach.
Lady Capulet will be played by Mar
garet Bourne and the nurse by Kate
Denim Wilson.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-17

roles of the Romeo and Macbeth order
than he is to those of the Sheridan type.
However, as Charles Surface, no one
would have ever suspected the effort
which was required from Mr. Blair in
order to give proper lightness and
buoyancy to the part.
AS Romeo he will be thoroughly at
home, and having studied all the stage
business and the various readings of all
the prominent actors of the role he may
be expected to offer Washington an in
depreciation which will bear COMPARE
son with those of the most famous ac-
tors.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-17
John Blair's Artistic Work.

John Blair made a distinct hit here
last week as Charles Surface. the gay
young fellow who is still supposed to be
sowing his oats. Mr.. Blair deserves
much credit for his artistic performance
of this hilarious comedy role, since it is
a matter Of fact that personally he
much prefers to play serious parts.
Those who know Mr.. Blair can readily
understand this. for he is young ran
OF much seriousness of purpose in life
who weighs things carefully. and as a
consequence is much better suited to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-17
The First Tramp.

William J. Ferguson was a star two
decades ago, in farcical comedies. He
has spent most OF his professional ca
reer in New York city, where he is
known. He made Individual successes
as long ago as the first New York pro-
auctions of Colonel Sellers" by John T.
Raymond, and The Mighty Dollar" by
w ]. Florence. He was a Eember OF
Wallack's company under the father of
Lester Wallack, and of Henry E. Abbey's
stock company at the Broadway TAeater
Ferguson was the creator of the
tramp" on the American stage. ana OF
the first dude as we'll. He made his
New York success as the Italian villain
Macari in Hugh Conway's Called
Dacl.'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-17
Oldest Actress.

Mrs. W. G. Jones is the oldest actress
on the American stage in point of ser
vice, antedating Mrs. G. H. Gilbert by
several years.
Mrs. Jones was for twenty-five years
leading lady at the old Bowery Theater
in New York city, supporting Edwin
Forrest, Junius Brutus Booth Che
father of Edwin BOOTH E. L. Davenport,
Edwin Eddy, Wyzeman Marshall, and
others She created the heroines in many
famous plays, including "Black-Eye
Susan" "Pocahontas'' and other plays
of a generation ago. She played Romeo
forty years ago to the Juliet of the
beautiful Mrs. Farren from London.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-17
As a Villain.

John e. Kellerd is well known as a
creator of stage villains. He made his
frs New York hit in Held by the En-
envy" and he duplicated this success in
Shenandoah" and The Heart of Mary
land" He has supported many leading
actresses as leading man, and last ap-
peared here in Shakespearan repertoire
with Madame Modjeska, playing Macbeth
in Macbeth" and similar roles. He has
starred for the past four seasons in 1.-THE
Cipher Code "Taterly, and The
Climbers"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-17

position in Mrs. John Drew's stock COM
pany. In Philadelphia. He was after
ward member OF the famous Boston
Museum stock company, and on the Pa
cifc Coast Mr., Robinson has also been
the leading man for Mrs. Fiske- His
Angel Clare in Tess of the D'Urber-
viIles' won him much success. In Love
Finds the Way and "A Bit of Old Chel-
sea-" Mr.. Robinson succeeded. and ne
was starred for some seasons in Youth, y
THE World" and other plays.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-17
Character HIS Forte.

William H. Thompson is generally re-
garded as an excellent character actor
Most of his success has been won in New
York city. but he has done well as the
Cardinal in "A Royal Family with An
ME Russell, and Tammas, the old Scotch
elder, in The Little Minister" in other
cities with Maude Adams
Mr. Thompson is now star under the
management of James X. Hackett, and
has but just concluded his season with
a play entitled THE Bishops Move" in
which he scored a personal success.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-17
Miss Bingham's Support.
Notes on One of the Best Companies of
the Season.

Some one once said that Clyde Fitch
did not know human nature that his
characterized lions were overdrawn. that
he exaggerated certain phases of life and
presented false pictures-all of which
may be true 10 those who have not seen
THE Frisky Mrs. Johnson" In other
cities, notably New York. where the ac-
tor yearns to play, this piece was treated
TO severe and adverse criticism. That
there was reason for this is manifest, but
when one considers the many superior
touches given it by the adapter and in
terpreting players he can do little else
than admire the intelligence behind il
all
Wilton Lackaye and ". L. Abingdon
were Joy to the heart of the theater-
goer. Both were provided with conven-
tional parts. Both were natural. living,
human men, literally supplied with
faults, generously endowed with virility
and given that indescribable something
which makes man the embodiment of all
that the word friend" suggests.
The scenes between these two have not
been surpassed by anything seen on the
local stage for many months. Quiet,
forcefuI natural methods took the place
of theatrical and STACEY play. They were
as man TO man what they would have
been in real life Their pauses were the
acme of naturalness, their looks. actions,
and every movement apparently uncon-
taminated by the stage directors in
structions.
L dc oil in,
his line of work. No one has been able
to initiate him-he does not initiate any
one else. For this, the public is CRATE
full in that they have a clever, amusing.
really artistic actor who never pals but
always entertains- Especially in the
last act he gave to scene which might
have proved fiat failure a quiet touch
of comedy, which kept the audience in
continual good spirits. The trouble he
had with his hat and cane. the sickly
smile which spread over his face every
time he looked at the forbidding counte-
nance of Jim Morly. (Lackaye). and his
spasmodic references to the weather
were but few instances of the art he
brings 10 bear in his work. Gottschalk
is a stage dude without an equal.
Bijou Fernandez and her ability were
unfortunately thrown away on minor
part. She at least took advantage OF
the opportunity 10 wear some smart
gowns with her customary grace and to
adorn a small part as few actresses can.
A notable adjunct to the costume worn
by Miss Fernandez in the second act was
a handsome set OF jet which evoked
many expressions of admiration from.
the feminine portion of last weeks al
diences, Miss Fernandez enjoys the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-17
Miss Robson's Ambition.

Eleanor Robson was starred for the
first time this season in a dramatization
OF Mary Johnston's Audrey" Miss
Robson made an impression in New
York in arizona "Unleavened Bread, -
and the Browning play "In Balcony
Miss Robson was last seen here two
seasons ago as leading woman for Mr.
Kyrle Bellew. She has youth, beauty
the genius for hard work, and an in
herited talent for the stage, together
with indomitable ambition
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-17
GOSSIP OF THE DRAMA FROM MANY POINTS OF VIEW 80

bic. the stage of the Metropolitan will
be remodeled under the direction of Herr
Carl Lautenschlager, of the PrinZ Re
genten Theater. of Munich. one of the
most famous theatrical architects in the
world. while new and improved light
ing arrangements, long needed, will be
added to the stage equipments
Why Washington Is Interested.
Mr.. Conried announced that he would
sail for Europe next Tuesday end re-
turn August II. Rehearsals, he said
would begin September l, and the opera
season would open November %, prob
ably with "Rigoletto." One opera in
English would be included in his first
season. On "Parsifar' days, he said. the
performance would begin at ) o'clock,
continue until :, and then. after one
hour and a half's intermission. continue
until about 1920. Evening dress, he said,
would be the order
These details of Mr.. Conried's pur-
poses and the management of the Metro
politan company are published in The
Times because it is believed they are
of pronounced interest to Washington
music lovers and patrons of the drama
They have further interest, however,
which will probably bring them closer
to the general reader. It is almost GER
tain that Mr. Conried will be able 10
conduct his company at a much lower
cost than his predecessor. If that proves
10 be the case it is practically assured
that Washington will share in tho
fruits of his labors. In that light these
plans have surely a personal hold on all
readers of these columns ADA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-05-17
John Dunsmure, BaSso.
Young Scotchman's Varying Fortunes
Point to Final Success.

The big basso. John Dunsmure. OF the
Chase opera company, who enjoys the
distinction of replacing Eugene Cowles
with the Bostonians, was twenty-eight
years of age last Saturday. He is the
youngest basso on the American stage
to have reached such a high plane Of
prominence and artistic worth. Mr..
Dunsmure was born in Edinburgh; he
ran away from home at the ago of fifteen
and embarked on a passenger steamer at
Glasgow Reaching this country alone
and friendless he picked up odd jobs
here and there, and being possessed of
a fine natural voice il was not long be-
fore he obtained chorus position. This
was eight years ago. and. determining
then to become an opera singer. he has
displayed courage and persistence in the
face of great obstacles He was first
with the Francis Wilson company, then
was an understudy in the Augustin Daily
musical comedy company, and finally
two years with the Bostonians in the
basso parts formerly sung by Eugene
Cowles.
His Experience in Italy.
He relates that pretty nearly all the
money he saved as chorus singer dur
ing his first season he used to support
himself for four months in Milan. Italy.
Moretti the celebrated teacher In Milan.
gave him lessons and. as he says his
living cost him little or nothing. Twice
since then he has returned 10 Italy and
both times his purse was we'll filled aod
he Travelled in style.
Mr.. Dunsmure is very ambitious and
at the present time is pursuing the spe-