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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-09

floating theater. one of the originals,
presented Uncle Toms Cabin on the
very river over which Eliza escaped on
the ice. The water circuit tired of the
Uncle Tom show. however. and until
now there has been nothing in the float
ing theaters except vaudeville.
This year the drama has been revived
on water, and version OF Faust full
OF electricity aad life, is being shown
before thousands under more novel con-
ditions than surround most theatrical
audiences.
THE floating theater Is notably in
dependent. II pays no railroad fare
hires no houses, divides no receipts. and
incurs no hotel bills. From the time
the stock company goes aboard the
steamer at the beginning OF the season
until frost comes way down South no
member Of the company need step on
land.
Back on the steamer odors of cooking
mingle with the smell of sulphur from
banked fires under the boilers. The deck
hands wash their hands and faces and
become actors. The captain stops chew
ing the tobacco Of the sailor mau and
lights the cigar of the theatrical man
aver.
g Make fast that for'ard port haw-
ger, he says 10 a deckhan1 not yet
transformed.
Put another weight on that No. 3
drop. Mr.. Jones; we want that anchor
for the beat he says to the stage car
renter.
when night falls the whole outfit
steamer, theater, and all, blarys with
electric lights. A dynamo on the steam
er supplies plenty OF current, and the
floating theater is as brilliant with lights
as The fl ont of a Broadway Playhouse
The steamer proper is closely iashrd to
the man theater boat. From he edge
of The Upper Geek OF the steamer
CeaTchlight flashes about over the hills.
the trees. the open fields. or the mills.
The c. erture over. the curtain Is
raised
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-09

greet Macbeth with the words. Hail
Macbeth the adapter's translation was
Bon jour. Monsieur Macbeth which.
needless to say, caused a large section
of the audience to laugh heartily.
Another DISASTROUS failure in Paris
which had been successful in North
America and England. was Secret Ser
vice which the Parisians insisted on
treating as a farce from beginning TO
end, and l do not think there has Deen
such an amusing incident in any thea
ager stepped before the curtain and
said, Ladies and gentlemen, my com
pany has had the pleasure of present
ing to you a melodrama.'
AS to the various Shakespeare plays
at the Coincide Francaise.' they have
all more or less been badly translated,
and have, consequently, never oeen
anything else but indiferentIy re-
ceived. The Hamlet, prepared for
for Sarah Bernhard. was perhaps tire
best adaptation seen in Paris for many
years.
1T will be interesting TO see what An
TONES King Lear will be like; also
how the Odeon company will present
The Second Mrs. Tanqueray,' which will
differ in many ways from the version
recently given In London by Nine. Jane
Hading
However, even If the latter play
should not be entirely satisfactory, Mr.
Pinero will have one great consolation
for Mile. Berthe Badly. the Maslova of
Resurrection who is to be intrusted
with the role OF Paula. is. in my opin-
ion. the only actress now in France
who can safely be said to have any of
the genius and emotional power of Sa-
rah Bernhardt. l shall never forget
the dress rehearsal of Resurrection, .
when, after the prison scene, the audi
ence rose from their chairs to cheer
her. and at the end OF the fourth act she
was called out over and over again. -
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TTanSlating English PIays.
Examples of Wonderful Faithfulness TO
the Original Text.

Writing to the Pail Mall Gazette" a
Paris correspondent conveys the infor-
nation that for the first time in many
years two English plays will be given in
Paris at the same time. NJ. Antoine.
who is at present in South America, in
tends producing king Lear" on a
colossal scale, and numerous scenes
have already been painted. The other
play adapted from the English will be
The Second Mrs. Tanqueray." destined
for the Odeon.
1T IS curious TO note how French the
atrial managers hesitate in producing
English plays. and that the failures Of
such plays in France have chiefly been
on account OF the unsatisfactory trans
lations,' comments the correspondent.
AT the first performance OF Mac
beth, at the Porte Saint Martin, when
Sarah Bernhard was the leading lady.
in the scene where the three bitches
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Independents on Water.
A Circuit Which Defies Theatrical
Trust, House Managers, and Hotels.

In the early days OF the drama the
theatrical company that Travelled from
town to town in what later became
known as prairie schooners" Iahored
for the entertainment of the residents
Of the frontier and the backwoods. To-
day the floating theaters" of the Ohio
and Mississippi Rivers supply the de-
mands Of thousands OF small river
towns. where the foot of the Broadway
actor has not trod OF this latter en-
terprise. w. Frank Mcclure has written
an interesting account for the pitts
burg Dispatch"
THE legitimate drama. aided nv .
calliope and brass band and on board
floating theater. is this summer in
vading $500 miles of towns which have
seen no form of theatrical entertain
ment. except vaudeville, since the bet
ter days of Uncle Toms Cabin" saws
he. THE drama presented is Faust. .
and this Is the first time that il has
been played in a floating theater. There
is very much OF interest in connection
with the floating drama. not least of
which is the transformation of the
A'NhiieAiAn iHAp htAOf6 anu vice versa.
Leaving Pittsburg the floating thea
ter steams up the Monongahela River
to the towns of the coal miners and
steel workers. Returning IL continues
its journey down the muddy Ohio to the
Kanawha the conditions of navigation
In this instance being a depth of eight
feet OF water and a population of 1000
in the towns along the banks. The
route OF the boat is next down the Ohio
to Cairo, and then up the Illinois River
to La Sale, which is only a few hours
railroad ride from Chicago From La
Sale the playboat steams back to the
Mississippi. and thence to the vicinity
OF New Orleans. where the theatrical
season ends late in the southern win
ter. over this route there are thous-
ands OF towns in all. with many varied
types of people as patrons, including
those of the famous Mississippi planta-
lions.
For twenty-five years past from one
to four playboats have been on this
long water circuit. Years ago French's
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-09
Fabrics for Dorothy Vernon"

Inc controversy between J. Fred Zim-
norman. 1r.. and the custom house Off
Gals over a case of rare old fabrics i'm
ported by him for Bertha Galland's FIIz-
abethan costumes to be used in her
forthcoming production of Dorothy Yer
non Of Haddon Hail. has been settled by
Mr.. zimmerman paying the full amount
of the appraisement rather than suffer
the delay OF Miss GalIand's opening
which an appeal 10 Washington would
make necessary.
It was difficult matter to adjudge the
exact values of these silk and gold tia-
sues and quaint old brocades that had
been picked up in varlous parts OF
Europe. as their intrinsic value lies IN
their historical rarity. and can only be
determined by experts. One Of the dis
puted articles is a point d'Alencon lace
ruff said to have been worn by Anne of
Guise in the reign OF Charles TX.
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idea of the fitness of things not to wear
diamonds In the forenoon"
Miss Helen Hilton. also of the Plaza.
fell to the lot Of Reviewer West. and
she modestly disclaimed the possession
OF personal property exceeding in value
the sum of $1,000.
Have you any notes. stocks, or
bonds, Miss Hilton?' asked Mr.. West,
Il have a few birdlike coutraIto
notes." pleasantly answered Miss Hill
ton, who Is a comedienne, "but although
they are negotiable with the Messrs.
Hamlin and Mitchell, fear they are
useless for the purposes of taxation At
any rate. as l am nonresident. may I
suggest the futility of further examina-
tion?"
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ton of new plays, or. in other words, as
A place where amateur playwTights
might have an opportunity to become
useful In their profession.
The intention is TO conduct the thea
ter in the same way as the subsidized
theaters in Europe. The performances
viii be finished in theme, acting and
scenic effect. New plays viii be pro-
duced. but old ones will not be over
looked But this problem, like the one
MIR Jefferson presents, will solve Itself
when the theater is a reality and not an
ldeal.-New York Press.
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From the Press Agent.
"The Pretty Sister of LOSE

The new play in which Charles Froh-
man will present Maude Adams this sea-
son is by Frances Hodgson Burnett. II
is called THE Pretty Sister of Jose" and
Is in four acts and five scenes, all Of
which are laid in old Spain The role
Miss Adams Will create possesses all Ct
those qualities that distinguish her
art. and she is delighted with the play.
Mr.. Frohman Will appreciate in an
elaborate manner the rich opportunities
the Spanish atmosphere gives for pro-
duction.
Miss Adams season will begin in Oc-
tober. and her New York appearance will
follow that of Mr.. Drew at the new En-
pire Theater. Previous TO rehearsals.
Miss Adams Will visit friends in Colo
RADIO Mrs Burnett has been most anx-
ious TO have Miss Adams create the
role in her new play, and she was most
pleased when told of Mr.. Frohman's de-
cision in the matter
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Should Actors Be Shot A?
An English Justice Propounds a Baf-
fling Query.

An amusing matinee in a London law
court is thus described under the caption
Should Actors Be Snot?"
''If had to begin life again." confess
ed Mr.. Justice Lawrance yesterday. 81
should be an actor. should never be
got rid o."
His lordships envy Of the theatrical
profession was reused by statements
made during the hearing of an action
for breach of contract brought by AL
fred Kendrick otherwise Alfred Dob
SOM against Forbes Robertson. who pro-
duced mice and Men,
There were more than enough eminent
actors in court to have played the piece
there, IL required, and sufficient mana
gers to have insured at least that the
ghost" should walk"
The case for Mr.. Kendrick was that
he played Captain Lowell at R12 a week
when Mice and Mem was originally
produced in the provinces. but on the
understanding that when the play went
to West End theater he should go
with it. However. Ben Webster took the
part at the Lyric.
In reply to Mr. Hendricks letter of
complaint about this. Forbes Robert
son wrote:
1T is more a question OF personality
than anything else.
IF I remember rightly. wrote you
that If you played the part in Manches-
ter, you should do so in town. I should
have added. If the part suits you
We'll. frankly. l do not think it does:
but that is no dishonor to you. We all
OF US play parts that do not suit US
more's the pity. l propose to give you
two weeks salary"
"A case OF Cassie, I love thee. but
never more be officer OF NINE" com
mented Mr.. Hendricks counsel.
AS the piece ran in London for forty
five weeks. and during that time Mr..
kendrick only earned ELI in other en-
gagements. he estimated his loss at
G432-besides damage to his reputation.
Evidence was given by Sir Charles
WyndRam and others that an engage
ment at a West End theater meant an
engagement for the run OF the piece.
unless otherwise agreed.
that the only way to get rid of an ac-
tor II you don't like him would be to
shoot him"
There is an alternative" pointed out
Sir Charles. you can shoot yourself for
having engaged him
May l suggest" interposed Mr.. Ken
bricks counsel, with an eye to bust
ness. "one other alternative outside
these murderous designs? You might
pay"
Certainly" admitted Sir Charles
Wyndham.
That was what he meant when he
said the manager might shoot himself"
remarked his lordship.
After Mr.. Hendricks counsel had ad-
dressed the court. his lordship found for
Mr.. Forbes Robertson.
I'm the old days" he observed to
counsel. Il should have non-suited YOU
before you had finished your eloquent
address. But l am glad TO have heard
the easel have been interested and in
structed."
stay OF execution was granted.
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Hope Play for Drew.

Charles Frohman has selected for John
Drew new and original comedy in three
acts by Anthony Hope and Harrison
Rhoades. entitled Captain Dieppe" The
scenes are laid in Italy. and the action
is OF today. Mr.. Drew as Captain
Dieppe" will have light comedy char
acter in that line of work which has al
ways met with great favor. Mr.. Drew
who has always opened his season in
New York Will. for the first time begin
his appearance in a new play on the
road. Margaret Dale will continue as
Mr. Drew's leading woman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-09
Empires New Leading Man.

Among the weeks arrivals from Lon
don is Henry Ainley. who has been en-
gagged as leading man of the new Empire
Theater company. He comes from the
ST. James Theater. with the strongest
Endorsement Of popular favor. Mr.. Ain
Icy is a young man, and Is said TO be
strikingly handsome. with fine features
and face that some have described az
being "spirituelle." His early training
was received in f. r. Benson's Shakes
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IL seems. despite previously printed
report to the contrary. be supported
by Julie Opp. This production. 1t is
said. will not interfere with Faver-
sham's regular tour next year.
Charles Frohman will present The
Girl From Rays" at the Herald Square
Theater next November. Hattie VIII
liams and Sam Bernard are to have the
leading roles. The piece is counted
among the successes in London this
year.
A new comic opera Is now being writ
ten by George V. Hobart and Reginald
De Koyen. 1t viii be called The Jersey
Lily''-without any reference to Mrs.
Langtry.
Wilton Lackaye. in a dramatization
of The Pit" will open his season early
in the fall at New Haven. under the
management OF William A. Brady
The opening attraction of the Empire
Theater in it's new policy of playing
combinations. August 81. will be c. E.
Callahans comedy, "a Romance OF Coon
Hollow
Cecil Raleigh. the English dramatist.
who has claimed melodramatic honors
on the other side for several seaSors.
has turned out another thriller. under
the title OF The Best of Friends"
The piece will be produced In October
at the Academy OF Music. New York.
with notable east.
In addition to all the plays which
Charles Frohman brought over from
Europe he has contracted with Clyde
Fitch, William Gillette, and Augustus
Thomas for offerings for next season
Fay Davis. whose work in support Of
William Faversham in "Imprudence"
elected so much favorable comment
from public and press, will appear dur
Ing the coming season under the direc-
ton of Charles Frohman in a drama7
tization OF Lady Roses Daughter"
Mary Mannering Is 10 appear in a
new play entitled Judith" by Ramsay
Morris. author OF The Ninety and
Nine" Two other plays are 10 be pro-
duced by Miss Maunering next season.
Joseph r Kettler. of the "Pennsyl-
vania" company. has Just written a new
rural drama called THE Village Burg
lar" which was recently produced with
success.
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ulysses" in September.

Charles Frohman Is making prepare
tions TO produce Stephen Phillips "UIys-
ses'' at the Garden Theater. New York.
In September. The production will be
one OF magnitude, and the cast not only
numerically strong. but one Of excep-
tional prominence. Tyrone Power will
play the title role. Rose COghlan has
also been specially engaged for this cast.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-09
Fool the Mosquitoes. u
Kirke La Shelle's Sound Advice to a
Suffering Friend.


This is the latest story of Kirks La
ShelIe going the general rounds:
There are very few mosquitoes at Mr..
La Shelle's summer home on Long
Island. Bellport. but many of his friends
are sufferers from the pestiferous in
sect. He visited a friend at a village
some miles from BeIIport and found
that the mosquitoes were numerous and
active in what would otherwise be d
veritabIe Arcadia.
What would you do If you lived here,
Kirke?" asked his friend. as the two sat
on the porch. smoking hard to keep the
enemy at bay. II know you have an
idea which is well spoken Of"
La Shelle smoked for a minute before
he replied: Have you tried coal oil -
Yes; gallons OF it."
"CitroneIla?"
Yes"
"Pennyroyal?"
Yes"
"Ammonia?"
Yes"
Screens ?"
They all get inside"
A smile frightened the managers
as he said:
Then there Is only one thing I can
recommend. You say all the mosquitoes
get inside your screens?"
Yes. Confound them"
Then" SAID La Shelle. why don't
you keep outside the screens ana fool
them"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-09
Charles Major Convalescent.

Charles Major. the author of Dorothy
Vernon of Haddon Hail." In which Der,
tina Galland is to star this season under
the direction of J. Fred Zimmerman has
so far recovered from the serious burns
received at his home in SheIbyville. Ind.
that he is planning TO visit Paul Hester
at his home in Virginia for the final
reading of the story IN its dramatic
form.
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pearean companies. where he played a
wide range of parts. Mr.. Ainley came
into special prominence by his work in
"Paola and Francesca"
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GERS would encourage Mr.. Atkins 10 give
expression to his feeling on parade. the
army might be made a preparatory
school for the stage"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-09
Marshall Hall.

STR Charles Manchester leaves at 10 an.
e.31 and 6.30 pm. Indian Head trips every
Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at $50 Pm
Sundays. II an. 2:30 and ESQ pm.
FARE.@ROUND TRIP. Centz
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-09

William Faversham IS to appear in
stephen Phillips play, "Herod." He will
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-09
Briefly Told.

Charles Hawtrey has been engaged to
stage the play in which Mrs. LangIry
will appear next season.
Clara Bloodgood will continue 10
present Clyde Fitch's play, The Girl
with the Green Eyes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-09
"The Great White Diamond"

THE Great White Diamond" will be
the attraction at the Academy, starting
Monday, August Il.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-09
EXCURSIONS.
COLONIAL BEACH

wAsHINGToN's ATLANTIC CITY.
STEAMER +. V. ARROWSMITH
Erom River View Wharf, foot 9Th ST., ever
Tuesday. wednesday. Thursday. Friday. and
Sunday az s:45 am. home again about II =. IN.
TICKETS. GOOD DAY OF ISSUE
Aouits- .-0J SchLs-
SPECIAL SATURDAY EVENING TRIPS.
STEAMER HARRY RANDALL
For COLONIAL BEACH and COLTON'S WHARF
from River View Wharf. foot 9TH St. at 5:s5
pm. /. home again II pm. Sunday. Tickets. good
80 days. Colonial Beach, 81: CoitOn's. SI.50-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-09

Joseph R Kettler. of the "Pennsyl-
vania" company. has Just written a new
rural drama called The Village Burg
lar" which was recently produced with
success.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-09

In addition to all the plays which
Charles FrOhman brought over from
Europe he has contracted with Clyde
Fitch, William Gillette, and Augustus
Thomas for offerings for next season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-09

Mary Mannering IS TO appear in a
new play entitled Judith" by Ramsay
Morris. author OF The Ninety and
Nine" Two other plays are 10 be pro-
duced by Miss Maunering next season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-09

Theater in its new policy of playing
combinations. August 81. Will be c. E.
Callahans comedy. "a Romance OF Coon
Hollow
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-09

new comic opera is now being writ
ten by George V. Hobart and Reginald
De Koven. 1t viii b.. called The Jersey
Lily'-without any reference to Mrs.
Langtry.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-09

Wilton Lackaye. in a dramatization
of The Pit" will open his season early
in the fall at New Haven. under the
management Of William A. Brady.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-15
GERMAN ON TOBACCO.
How the Americans Got Control Of the
German Market.

Berlin. April 1.-THE manner in which
the American Tobacco company cOrnered
the market for cigarette tobacco is re-
ported upon by the Berlin chamber of
commerce to the Prussian commerce min
lister, Herr MoeIler, as follows:
The American tobacco trust. in skill
full, well-planned manner. secured the out
put of cigarette tobacco In order to meet
its increased demand for raw tobacco by
buying not only in the markets of pro-
ducing countries, but in the chief staple
markets. The warehouses are at present
empty, and prices for the cheaper quail
ties have risen . to 80 per cent. 1t cannot.
however, be asserted that the American
purchases were made for purposes of
speculation or for controlling the market
of the world. They appear. on the other
hand merely to have been TO cover the
trusts enormous demand. So far as the
German product is concerned. the cheaper
qualities were bought, but of the Ameri-
can crop the dearer kinds were purchased.
While it is hardly planned 10 make the
German raw tobacco market dependent
upon American interest. still the domestic
industry feels keenly the deficiency in raw
material and the enhancement of prices.
The market for cigar tobacco has felt the
influence of the trust 10 n lesser degree.
OF course the trust completely controls
the raw tobacco supply for Havana CT
gars. The trust began operations in the
German cigarette market with the pur-
chase of the factory Of George A. Jas
matZi, of Dresden. at the beginning of
1901. Since then It has succeeded in in
creasing its business fully 20 per cent.
In order to create large market for its
product the trust operates with liberal
rebates. but there is nothing unusuah in
this method OF dong business. apart from
the fact that rebates are given even for
small quantities. On the other band. :;
appears not to be free from criticism
that the trust delivers 1850 cigarettes
whenever a thousand are ordered Fur
thermore. II has developed a system of
bounties which IS strongly disapproved in
German business circles We believe the
trust Intends TO try 10 secure control Of
the entire German cigarette market. but
there is nothing To indicate that il viii
soon succeed. The German cigarette in
dustry IS strong enough in capital and
technical equipment TO take up the fight
against the trust"