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The Washington times., 1903-08-23

literary standpoint, is a subject of very
keen interest. A title may be impress
sive through its brevity, epigrammatic
force or humor, yet it is scarcely likely
to affect ones judgment as to the merit
of what it represents. 1t is far bettcr
to have the play emphasize the apt
ness of the title than to rely on the
mere title as an important considera-
tion OF the plays value.
Among recent dramatists there is
scarcely any one who has developed
happier taste and judgment than the
young English dramatist, H V. Es-
mond. The pretty love story of his
bright comedy-the movement of which
occurs in the open air-he very happily
named. zone Summers Day" When
We Were Twenty-One" emphasizes the
pleasant memories of younger days
among a trinity of friends. "The Wilder
ness" epitomizes the shams and shallow
ness OF the unpleasant side of society
life. The title of his latest play, Fools
of Nature" which he has written for
thought. 1t is a title which might be
termed universal, and intimates any one
of innumerable life stories which might
happily be placed under this caption
Among America dramatists it can
safely be stated that none has shown
more ingenuity in the selection of titles
than Clyde Fitch. Mr.. Fitch has the
happy faculty of making his title suit
the play and the play suit the title. His
plays are so familiar to American
theatergoers that a mere reference to
a number of them is sufficient to estab-
lish this fact. There are "The Stubborn
ness of Geraldine" The Girl With the
Green Eyes, THE Moth and the Flame"
The Climbers" Captain Jinks of the
Horse Marines" and others equally perth
nent. He appears to be equally successful
in the selection of the title for his most
recent play. Her Own Way" in which
Miss Maxine Elliott will appear. It's fit
ness so far as the play is concerned Will
not be absolutely known until the play
is produced, early next month, but at
the very outset it happily suggests the
thought that it is Miss Elliott's first
season as a single fixed star in com
pany in which she will have her own
way" unhampered by any other dominant
personal factor in the cast.
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Arbitration for Actors.
Suggestions for Settling Disputes With
Managers

The recent suit OF an actor named
Dobson against Forbes Robertson, which
oecasioned much hiIarity in court.
moves The Stage to discussion of an
arbitration board for actors and man
ayers.
1T seemed to US" contends the writer.
reviewing the case as far as permissi-
bic. one more warning against taking
disputes into court and one more argu-
ment in favor OF decision by arbitration
within the profession. Here. in the now
familiar way, were theatrical usages
misunderstood; here were the parties
and their witnesses made the butts for
cheap Jokes-here, in short, were all
the characteristics that appear to mark
out the law experiences OF actors and
managers with a Vexatiousness far
exceeding the sufficient portion OF the
ordinary litigant. These experiences,
long drawn out, disagreeable, costly, and
often abortive or unjust. are not In the
least in accord with the nature OF the
profession. which leans TO a large amoun:
OF ive-and-take camaraderies in busi-
ness relationships Differences, unfor-
tunately. there must be.
"In very few professions do employe
and employer come together and sepa-
rate as frequently as manager and actor
do. particularly for work of so complex
a kind as that of the stage. An actor
may have a dozen engagements in as
many months, and manager-especially
If his enterprises are not limited to one
theater or a single tour-may become a
party TO fifty or hundred agreements
in the same time. Such instances may
be extreme. but the exceptional element
OF change in these relations is a fact.
The relations are complicated in them
selves and they are affected by number
or outside causes. In addition, there
may be no written agreements between
the parties, or there may be written
agreements as far as half a sheet Of note
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
* 6NUSICAL NOTES AND GOSSIP .s
Violins Undervalued.

The newspapers are constantly talk
ing about $1,000 and $4,000 Italian
violins. At a recent auction sale of the
collection of a welI-known fancier in
London the highest price was paid for
a Stradivarius, which was knocked
down at $1,000. A genuine Guarnerius
fetched only $3.50. while a vuillaume
went for $3.50. Speaking of violins, a
teacher in Munich named Eitie is said
to have patented new model of a
violin which viii not only facilitate
playing, but will offer composers a
chance for new effects.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

ming early in September and lasting for
three weeks. Among those chosen for
the principal parts are Helen Redmund
Joseph c. Miron, W. P. Carleton, Tom
Daniel, Clarence Harvey, William E.
Philip and others. There will also be
a collection of show girls. 'Winsome
Winnie" in its original dress was called
Miss Walker Of Willamaloo,' and was
prepared for the stage by Paulton and
Jakobowski. II has been AmericaniZed
for Miss Edwardes' use by Fred Ranken,
and the score has been touched uD by
Gustave Kerker.
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New Bass for Quartet at St. Aloysius.

The position Of bass soloist at 81.
Aloysius' Church is open, and several
we'll known singers are now being con-
sidered for the place This is the sea-
son of the year when the local music
world becomes most interested in the
personnel of the different choirs for
changes are inevitably made between
August Is and September 1. John Fin
negan has been engaged to succeed
Charles Meyers as tenor soloist at ST.
Aloysius' and when a new bass is Sc
lected the quartet for the coming year
will be complete
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Leavitt James for "The Jockey"

Leavitt James, brother of Millie James,
the Little Princess" and son of Louis
James, has been engaged by c. B. Dill
lingham for the Frank Daniels Opera
Company that is now rehearsing The
Jockey" Mr.. James is not as petite as
his sister nor as heroic in build as his
father. In deciding where he should de-
vote his share of the family talent be-
tween the extremes of Sara Crewe" and
''Virginius" ne chose musical comedy.
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George cohan Outclassed.

Several years ago George Cohan. of the
Four Cohans. was amused when he we1t
into an east side restaurant in New
York, and heard the waiter give such
orders to the cook as ham and .
"sinkers and cow" etc.
Watch me Tease that waiter with an
order which 1 believe he won't abb-e-
viate." remarked Cohan, at length. SIS
the waiter approached. Then he said:
Give US poached eggs on toast for two,
with the yolks broken
But the waiter, who was equal TO the
emergency. walked 10 the end of the
room and yelled: Adam and Eve on a
raft. Wreck EN-
Mr.. Cohan tainted.
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Five Lady MacbethS.

No Fewer than five Lady Macbeths
threaten 10 walk in their sleep this sea-
son. Mrs. Leslie Carter is at work on
her production Of Shakespeare's tras-
edy, Mrs. Fiske is seriously considering
one, Mary Shaw is awaiting an oppor-
tunity. Nance O'Neill has hers already
rehearsed. and Mrs. Patrick Campbell
announced one some time ago.
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Rebuilding of the Berlin Opera.

The Berlin Opera House is to be re-
built. Erected in 1741 in imitation of
the Parthenon at Athens, IL was rebuilt
in 1S4S after il had been destroyed by a
fire. At its present venerable age IL is
entirely behind the times in regard to
scenic effects and stage mechanism, not
withstanding the repairs and improve
ments made in 1895 by order OF .he
Kaiser
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Singers Engaged for Concert Tours.

Some of the distinguished artists Sc
cured by Loudon Charlton for an Ameri-
can tour are Charles Tree, the English
baritone; Madame Shotwell-Piper, the
dramatic soprano, and Vernon d'Arnalle,
baritone
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Death of Dan Godfrey.

One of the most popular composers of
dance music at the time when our mo-
theirs were young was Dan Godfrey.
whose death was recently announced
He had not been much before the Lon
don public of late years. The swing
of one of his waltZes so caught the ear
OF Bizet that the latter unconsciously
quoted it in the finale of his Pearl
Fishers. Godfrey was many years band
master Of the Grenadier Guards.
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Success of aYour Summer Girl.n

VIII T. Pierson. jr-. the young WASH
ington composer. is spending his sum-
mer at Brooklin, Me. Mr.. Pierson' 8
latest composition, "Your Summer Girl, -
is counted among the successful popular
songs in New York. where It is being
sung in 1.-The Runaways" by Lottie Med
ley. Mr.. Pierson is at work on several
compositions, and his friends may ex-
pect to hear of other successes in .he
near future.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
The Naughty Knotty Knot.

Oh a naughty knotty knot
In a lady's shoestring got
just the very place it ought
Not 10 be, and so il wrought
Lots Of trouble, and il brought
Tears Of anger 10 her pretty eyes, I wot,
Though she desperately bethought her
(Like 4 typical Ewes daughter)
OF the household tool that's e'er been
Woman's friend, i. E., the hairpin,
And Herewith attacked the knot,
IL but drew itself more taut.
Who will say that it was not
A naughty knotty knot2
Patsy Burke in indianapolis News.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
New York symphony Society Revived.

The old New York Symphony Society.
founded by Dr. Leopold Damrosch, has
been revived and reorganized under the
name of the New York Symphony Or
chestra, with Walter Damrosch con-
ductor, and Daniel Frohman president
The season will open in Pittsburg on
October r.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Is "I3" Unlucky?

Some players find a superstitious
charm instead OF Jonah, in thirteen.
Bertha Galland has thirteen letters n
her name, and so has the title OF her
new play, Dorothy Vernon" There
are thirteen letters in Polly Primrose
in which Adelaide Thurston stars this
season. Mansfield IS to present ivan,
the Terrible" and also "Old Heidel-
berg The latter has thirteen letters
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Fifty Years a Conductor.

August Labitzky, conductor OF the
Kurkapelle at Carlsbad. has been PEN
stoned. after holding the post for half
a century He is a son of the famous
dance composer, Joseph Labitzky, who
founded the Carlsbad Orchestra In 1884
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Early Engagements for @Her Own
Way"

An example Of Clyde Fitch's thorough
ness in securing an adequate production
of his plays is the fact that all the
actors who are TO support Maxine Ell
lott in Her Own Way" were selected
and engaged year ago for the coming
season. This was before Mr.. Fitch had
touched pen to paper on the play proper.
He had drafted a scenario for Miss Ell
liott and Mr.. Dillingham;, and when il
was accepted he described to the man
ager each character that would be in
volved and nominated the actor or
actress who could play it best. 1t was
then comparatively easy, so far in ad-
vance. to secure the people wanted.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Margaret Anglin's Rise.

Margaret Anglin's debut as star with
Henry Miller the other night was an i'm
portant event in theatrical history. Miss
Anglin's rise to her present position is
an example of what any woman in Amer
lea who is endowed fortunately with an
artistic temperament, histrionic ability
and brains enough to take advantage of
her opportunities, can attain.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Joseph Jefferson Win Continue to Act.

Joseph Jefferson in closing his last
season said: Il feel Just as well as
ever did. and hope to go right on play
ing many years. I have been reading
my own obituary in the daily papers re-
Gently, and l get little fun out of it,
It was reported that I had been carried
upstairs in my hotel. So had, but al
ways in an elevator
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
New Opera by Siegfried Wagner.

A new opera. entitled ''Kobold.'' has
been completed by Siegfried Wagner.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Twenty Harpists in Concert.

The first concert by the twenty italian
harpists that Manager Ted Marks is
bringing to this country is booked for
Carnegie Hall, New York. November I6.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
EDWARD Lloyd's Retirement.

Edward Lloyd. the English tenor, an
nounces his permanent retirement. He
has had long and successful career.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23

Announcement of the engagement of
Timotheus Adamowski, the violinist, and
Gertrude L. Pancoast, a Philadelphia
young woman, comes from Carlsbad, Bo-
hemia
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Gadski at the Metropolitan

Heinrich Conried has contracted with
Madame Gadski-to appear as Brunhilde
as well as other roles.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Marshall Hall.

Str. Charles Macalester leaves at 10 am,
2:So and $3.50 pm Indian Head trips every
evening except Sunday at 6:30 pm Sun
days, IL am, 2:30 and $50 pm.
FARE, ROUND TRIP. 20 Cent?.
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Nordica With Duss.

The only soloist now announced for
the fall tour of the Duss Orchestra is
Madame Nordica.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Robert Grau Guest of Patti.

Robert Grau has sailed for Europe.
He will visit Madame Patti at Craig-y-
Nos. TO complete the details Of the
Patti tour.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Guest of the Pope.

Dom Perosi, the distinguished COM
poser and director of the Vatican choir
at Rome. was the guest at dinner last
Thursday Of his holiness. Pope Plus X
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COLONIAL BEACH

TO RIVER VIEW,
TIrESDAN AEGIST .

WASHINGToN'S ATLANTIC CITY.
STEAMER 7. V. ARROWSMITH
From River View Wharf, foot 9Th ST., every
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and
Sunday at S:45 am; home again about IL PIN.
TICKETS. GOOD DAY OF ISSUE
Auults. -..--.---.---.--..--.o 30 Cents-
children. ......23 Cents
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The De Reszkes to Spend Winter in

All doubt as to the temperance of
Jean de Reszke and his brother here
next season has been settled by the an
nouncement that these two singers are
to be heard next winter in Russia. This
will be the first season in many years
that neither Of them has come here,
and 1t will be the first time In seven
years that they have appeared In Russia.
When they went there last Jean de
Reszke organized a company OF German
singers for the purpose of introducing
the Wagner opera in Russia The plan
was not great financial success. al
though the aristocracy took a great in
terest in the enterprise. and at its con-
clusion Jean de Reszke was decorated
by the Czar. On this coming visit he
is to make no such musical propaganda.
but will take part In the performances
at the Russian Imperial Opera House.
where he will be allowed to sing in
French
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SPECIAL SATURDAY EVENING TRIPS
gIE MID RIlN 4

Fer COLONIAL BEACH and CoLToN'S WHARF
from River View Wharf. foot 7th ST. at 5:45
?. m; home again II pm. Sunday. Tickets, good
80 days: Colonial Beach. 81: Colton's. 81 50.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Calve III in London.

Madame Calve is reported seriously
II of heart trouble in London.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
Mrs. DeYo To Sing This Morning at
Calvary.
Calvary.

Mrs. Helen Donohue DeYo will sing
this morning at Calvary Baptist Church.
Mrs. DeYo sang at Calvary last Sunday
at both services, a solo in the morning
and a duet with Miss Rosalie Holberg
at the evening service. Her work was
highly complimented by the attendants
at the services, and a request was made
that she should be invited to sing again
today.
The Washington times., 1903-08-23
"Study of Music Too Easy" Says
Richter.

Hans Richter does not believe in max
ing the study of music too easy. He OBJ
Jects to editions in which the Bach
fugues, for example. are printed in
notes with big and small heads. or with
notes of different colors, so as to make
il easy TO pursue the theme in the sew
eraI voices Richter is wrong. Music
is such an extremely difhcult are that
anything that makes it easier is 10 be
welcomed cordially. Difficulties remain
to conquer and 10 develop the mental
OF bodily muscle of the student.
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Engagement of American Girl An
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To Vote on the Canal Treaty.

The Senate's agreement to vote on the
canal treaty next Tuesday, after voting
Monday on the amendments, is an agreeable
indication of early ratification. 1t may be
assumed that the leaders in charge of the
treaty have received fair assurance that
two-thirds Of the Senate will declare in
favor of the instrument. Indeed It is hardly
to be conceived that any considerable sec
ton of the Senate, representing the minority
party, would venture to stand in solid op-
position to the treaty, which is now the
type Of the great national project, Of which
the people are overwhelmingly In favor.
What fate the amendments may meet can
not of course be foreseen. Yet it is difficult
to believe that there will be any consid
cradle sentiment in favor of writing into the
treaty provisions which it is fairly certain
Colombia will not approve. For instance,
the amendnent insisting upon absolute SOW
ereignty Tor the United States over the ca
nal strip. To add that to the treaty would
be to write the death Of the instrument, for
1t is contrary to the fundamental law of
Colombia and this government will not wish
to postpone ratification of the agreement
until |. can undertake to secure from Co
lombia a change in the constitution. The
treaty as it stands grants practical SOW
ereignty, and that Is all the United States
needs -s--
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The Buffalo Tragedies.

The strange coincidence of Arthur Pen
nells shocking plunge to death in his auto-
mobile so shortly after the mysterious muir
der of the man whom, 1t Is believed, ne had
deeply wronged, inevitably suggests tnat
the two events were connected and that
perhaps the disaster was in some manner
attributable to the crime. In fact, the
first thought resulting from the news OIL
the latest Buffalo tragedy was that Pen
nell had killed himself to avoid accusation
of the murder. But the death of Mrs.
Pennel without speaking precludes all
chance of light being thrown upon the
affair at first hand, and the matter must
be left to speculation. Against the circum'
stantial evidence of suicide, in turn sug-
costing possible guilt Of murder, stand
several facts One of these was the pres
ence of Mrs. Pennell in the automobile, In
Nolving wholly useless sacrifice If, IN fact
Penneii desired to take his own life. 1t is
fairly incredible that bad though the man
might have been, and even possibly cap
able Of numbering Burdick, he would thus
wantonly, for no motive now apparent
STAY his innocent wife with himself. This
presumption Is strengthened by the fact
that an examination Of the automobile
shows that the brakes were tightly set, the
c0ntr0Eer was turned TO reverse ana the
marks in the soft earth approaching the
embankment indicated that the wheels
were turning backward when the machine
went over the cliff. This all indicates that
PenneH was trying to prevent the plunge.
The chain of elements leading to a pre-
sumption of suicide and therefore possible
guilt of murder begins with the fact that
Penneu was, as far as known, the only
man with sufficient motive to kill Bur-
dick. Then the day chosen for an auto
mobile ride was unpropitious Finally, the
place where the accident happened Is the
only one on the entire route taken by the
Pencils where such a fall was possible,
and the dangerous space is less than city
block In length. 1t is remarkable that Inc
machine should swerve just at the point,
within such short distance compared with
the entire run, where a plunge to death
was possible and sure in its result.
For the sake of justice 1t is to be hoped
that Pennei did not kill Burdick, but that
the slayer is yet alive, to be eventually
seized by the hand of the law and upoa
conviction Of the crime, punished In a man.
ner more impressively corrective Of the
murder impulse than would be even the
hand Of fate striking down an unpro-
claimed slayer.
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series Of private residences under construc-
ton In New York became the scene of just
such a wrangle between organizations, and
strikes were precipitated for absolutely no
fault of the contractors. Hundreds OF
thousands of dollars worth of improve
ments were tied up for some days, and a
serious check on the building operations
in the metropolis was finally averted by an
adjustment Of the difficulties. which might
as well have come at first. The threatened
strike In this city would have been much
more disastrous, for it would perhaps have
affected the government work now in pro-
gress or soon to be inaugurated, involving
millions in wages and material cost. The
cause of labor is seriously injured by these
factionaI differences, and as long as they
continue the general public will have but
little patience with the demand for the
unfonizing of the entire labor market under
penalty of a tie-up Of every industry.