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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-21

Don't fail to see Alice at our fair.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-21

ses1dans Prepare for War.
Berlin, Oct. 21.-Servia has given
a large order for Krupps gums and
ammunition to be delivered In March.
This indicates . Balkan outbreak in
the spring.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1903-10-21
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The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

Theater- goers can seldom enjoy a
pleasure as unaTloyed as that made
possible yesterday by Mrs. LeMoyne.
in her presentation of Lady BERN
thia's Secret" The piece is all COM
edy, and comedy of the wittiest, bright
est, and most sparkling. The situa-
tions are delightful, the dialogue quick
and clever, the period and setting pic
turesque and interesting. The time is
the end of the seventeenth century in
England.
The story points that familiar moral,
so full of humorous possibilities,
Whats Sauce for the Goose is Sauce
for the Camden" Mrs. LeMoyne APP
pears as Lady Manners, a neglected
wife, of the domestic sort, who, spur
red on by her registering husbands mis-
deeds, transforms herself into a but
terhy to reclaim him, and shortly has
him and the whole world at her feet.
There is a charming little cousin, Cla-
rissa, a part taken most gracefully by
Miss Frances Stevens, whose love af-
fair with an Indian prince forms a de-
Ightful second story in the piece. Miss
Stevens reminded one again and again
of Adelaide Thurston. with the same
intonations and certain pretty tricks
Of manner and movement even more
engaging than Miss Thurstons own.
Mrs. LeMoyne herself is above crit
fcism, being so much an actress that
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

whole affair, heroine, thugs and all,
was a pre-arranged plan TO free him
of his wallet, he returns humorously
cynical to his club, from which ne
doesn't start until his foolish gallantry
on the highway is celebrated and roar
ed over repeatedly. It is after this
strenuous twelve or more hours that
he enters his apartment. He is suffer
ing the aftermath of his nights in
discretion and doesn't feel at all well.
He still wears his evening clothes. and
the despatched front Of his white
consort with the clubs wine glasses.
Closing the door after him with the
exaggerated carefulness of his state
Of mind. he comes forward with plain
ly studied effort to appear entirely
normal. Remorse catches him about
midway I'm this short walk, and he
turns suddenly to find himself fairly
atop of a big breakfast just served
for his household, the sturdy odors of
which are only for robust health n
crisp mornings. It is then that Dixey
says the oh" that evoked the un-
usual eulogy of the distinguished New
York stage reviewer. AS the actor
says it, the ejaculation is said to COM
pletely tell the whole story Of his in
discreet indulgence while at the same
time epitomzing a temperance lesson
calculated to gladden. the heart of the
most abstemious revivalist. One of
the charms of Facing the Music" that
particularly appeals to playgOers here
is it's absence of offences against good
taste.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

tion--over ELS. Birds have been known
to stop trains by becoming damned in
signaling apparatus, especially at
night, when they fly for the lights.
There was a curious case some years
ago in the Fen country, where d wild
swan was the means Of "holding-up"
traffic by becoming entangled with
the telegraph wires in such a way as
to stop all communication, thus bring
ing somewhat important train to a
standstill until the fault was discover
cred and remedied. Live fish are, SEEM
ingly, the last thing likely to stop
trains, but they have been known to
do so by sucking into the watering
apparatus for locomotives at country
stations, cells and even trout of con-
siderable size having been captured in
that way.
Abroad traffic is frequently inter-
rupted by all kinds of creatures, from
elephants to insects. Not long ago one
of the former escaped from a show,
charged a train upon an American line
and stopped it, with results disastrous
to the attacker whilst similar occur
rences have been reported from In
dia. Insects, especially in the form
of white ants, have been responsible
for many stoppageS on lines in tropi-
cal countries owing to the destruction
by them of wooden portions of the
permanent way, and from this fact
has grown up the manufacture OF
pot" sleepers or steel, now quite a
considerable industry in the north OF
England and in Scotland.
The Urganda Railway is probably
more exposed to stoppages by animals
than any other, and lions not infre-
quently "holdup" its trains, to which
they appear to have peculiar antip-
athy One huge beast which was
known to have killed seventeen peo-
pie attacked a van, but got a warm
reception from it's occupants, who
were prepared for him.
Both engines and vans have guns
provided for their defense, and some
times for sport, for it 10 on record that
a driver stopped his train in order 10
have a shot at guinea fowl, whist
ostriches are also the cause some
times of like delays. So they are also
on certain South African lines, where
they bury their heads in the sand bal
lasting of the track ahead Of train,
involving either a stoppage or the run
ming over of what may be valuable
bird from an adjacent run"
In Canada stays sometimes stop
traffic by running before the engine
until exhausted, but the most curious
stoppage of the kind in cold country
occurred not long ago between Kamy-
shelf and Lamsor, in Siberia. There
whilst an engine was running at slow
speed, a bear sprang on the tender and
attacked the driver, who fortunately
succeeded in forcing him back on the
line, where he was caught in the wheels
and so injured as to be easily dis
patched.
In India lately a tram was stopped
by a large fish. This occurred during
the floods in Calcutta, where the wa
f.vs in 10 20 thn hight OF
the car wheels. and the fish, carried
by the current, became damned in the
spokes, thus causing the vehicle to
come to a standstill.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

into running order by their husbands
or fathers, while Miss Bingham started
her company by herself So 1t win be
readily seen that her position, any way
an odd one was in many points unique.
During her term Of apprenticeship
in the companies directed by Amer1-
can managers, Miss Bingham developed
skill as an actress and won great
measure Of popularity. Notwithstand-
ing that her early ambitions were, in
a measure. realized, the actress began
to tire of the monotony Of acting one
role in a production week in and week
out.
At the conclusion of the run of
Hearts are Trumps," two seasons ago,
she was nervously worn out by the
strain of constant appearances in un-
congenial roles in melodrama, and she
sailed for Europe with the intention of
taking a long rest. There she was
surprised witness of the success which
had rewarded the women who had I'M
dertaken the management OF theaters.
In England she discovered that there
were a number of women-"Lady man.
ayers" they are called-who conduct
playhouses and direct companies, put
ting up a formidable fighting front
against their masculine competitors.
Some of them-alert, energetic tactful
make a great deal of money and gain
no little prominence. Sne Iound the
same to be true in a lesser degree in
France where Sarah Bernhard is the
most conspicuous figure in the ranks
of women managers.
Miss Bingham was much impressed
with this insight into foreign theatrical
affairs but it was not until she re-
turned to this country in August OF
1900 and learned that there was no
suitable role in sight for the coming
Iaf oh Ja1idad fn emulate hnr
English cousins of the drama. The
combination Of acting and management
promised an outlet for her tireless
energy. She had always taken an in
terest in the practical side of the thea
ter. and felt that if she could super
wise all the details of production and
manage a theater, she would find con-
tentment in the arduous duty that
would devolve upon her. Once her de-
cision arrived at, Miss Bingham out
lined her scheme, arranged all the be-
wildering mass Of detail; in word,
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
THE WEEK AT
NEW YORK THEATERS.

Academy of Music-Agnes Booth in
THE Best of Friends"
American-Thomas w. Ross in
Checkers"
Belasco-Blanche Bates in 1.-THE Darl-
ing of the Gods"
Bi1ou-William Collier in "a Fool
and His Money"
Broadway-Henry Irving in Dante"
Casino-Francis Wilson in "Erminie."
Criterion-Charles Hawtrey in THE
Man from Blankleys."
Daly's-'Three Little Maids"
Empire-John Drew in Capt.
Dieppe."
Garden-Tyrone Power in Ulysses.
Garrick-Maxine Elliott in Her Own
Way"
Grand Opera House-"Mrs. Delaney
of Newport"
Harlem Opera House-"Vivians Pa
pas"
Herald Square-"The Girl from
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
HENRY E. DrxEY IN "FAorNc THE Mus1c.n

Kay's."
Hudson--Ethel Barrymore in cousin
Kate"
Irving Place-"Die Lieben Feinde."
Keith's--Continuou vaudeville.
Knickerbocker-"R Rogers Brothers in
London"
Lyric-Richard Mansfield in "O1d
Heidelberg"
Madison Square-Jessie Millward in
"a Clean Slate"
Majestic-"Babes in Toyland."
ManhattaR-James X. Hackett in
"John Ermine OF the Yellowstone.
Metropolis-"David Harum."
Murray Hill-Edward Harrigan and
Nesta Tilley in Under Cover"
New Amsterdam-Nat Goodwin in "a
Midsummer Nights Dream"
New Star-'FrOm Rags to Riches"
New York-"Ben Hur."
Princess-Kyr1e Bellew in "Raffles.
tine Amateur Craftsman.
Savoy-William II. Crane In THE
Spenders."
victoria-Frank Daniels in ''The Of
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

for AN Interpretation by an Swear
old girl. Two children have been en-
gagged, for the reason that 1t is neces-
sary for each of them to alternate with
the other at the various performances,
the strain being too great for repeated
performances by one person. The
comedy characters are those of a
Frenchman and an Irish servant girl.
The scenic effects, which are unusually
elaborate, include the interior of Grace
Church at night, while a wedding GER
emony is in progress, the interior of
the Criminal Court. and the Palisades
on the Hudson during a winters night,
while a snow storm is in progress.
Seats wifi go on sale Wednesday morn.
ing. The matinee prices are: Orches-
ira, soc reserved; balcony, adults, soc;
Regular house prices will prevail at
night
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

1.-THE Fatal Wedding" will make It's
first appearance in Savannah this
week. 1t is from the pen of one of the
most successful play writer's, Theodore
Kremer, and has far exceeded his for
mer efforts in making this his strong
est work. He has chosen original
scenes and real incidents of life in the
Metropolis, and woven them together
into a strong dramatic story. The
plot of the piece is full of interest, and
its development is accomplished in an
original. as well as novel, manner.
One of the characters in the play calls
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
GETTING ON THE STAGE.

The Ranks of the Chorus Offer the
Easiest Way.
Getting a start on an American stage
these days is oftentines a costly I'M
dertaking. 1t is often the case that
a girl spends $500 before she ever
speaks a word to an audience as an
actress.
She may decide that the easiest
course in obtaining a start is to at
tend a dramatic school, Now would
come her first expense The cost OF
tuition at such schools is from $2e0
to $780, Add to this the. cost of board
and living expenses during the term
at school and the total expense is
large. At this point the young wom-
an may feel herself sufficiently well
equipped to seek an engagement.
Suppose she finds one. The chances
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

one is never conscious of her art. Her
wonderful command of her voice and
exquisite enunciation, the contagious
ripple of laughter that breaks into her
speech, her grace and dignity are only
a few points that can be analysed in
an art that is beyond analysis.
To Savannah theater-goers, it was a
great pleasure to see once more Miss
Laura Thompson, who was here last
season with Stuart Robson. and again
two seasons ago. AS Lady Tattle, her
beauty showed to great advantage, and
the part gave opportunity for very
clever acting. She filled it excellently,
showing the woman of society, If not
In one of her most amiable moods, in
one of her most entertaining.
Miss Virginia Buchanan was a de-
lightful Lady Speakill, dowager. The
entire support was fine. The play has
3 fiavor of Sheridan, and was properly
staged.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

The removal of mine water by
hosting in tanks instead of pumping
while somewhat of a reversion to the
methods of the ancients. has come
very rapidly into favor in the anthra-
cite region of Pennsylvania during the
last few years. In fact, so much so
that at the present time there are az
least eight large collieries at which al
the water is hoisted. and six more
plants in preparation.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
"The FrIsky Mrs. Johnson"

The coming of Miss Amelia Bingham
in The Frisky Mrs. Johnson" which
ran for three months at the Princess
Theater, in New York. is Of interest,
not alone because the play is another
example of the versatility of Mr.. Clyde
Fitch, but in view of the fact that the
astress- managers productions always
enlist the services of an excellent group
of actors. The scene of Mr.. Fitchs
play is laid in Paris during the carni-
val and its characters are typical of
the gay American colony there. THE
Frisky Mrs. Johnson is considered to
be conceived in Mr.. Fitch's happiest
vein, and the frothy side of cosmo-
politan life abroad is happily depicted.
While the story is replete with comedy,
there is a serious love story inter-
woven with the lighter episodes. The
play is really an adaptation of a re-
markably successful French play,
Mime. Flirt" Mrs. Johnson has a mar
ried sister, who somewhat neglected by
her husband, falls into a Irritation with
an English lord To save her sister
from the consequences of her indiscre-
ton Mrs. Johnson steps in and claims
a letter which throws upon her a sus-
picion. of a liason with his lordship.
The situation threatens to wreck her
happiness, but, at the critical moment,
the repentant sister comes forward,
throws aside the mask and Mrs. John
son is taken to her lovers arms.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

A wild Swan Once Held Up Traffic
in England.
From the London Tit-Bits.

From the London Tit-Bits.
With the human "holder-up" of
trains we in this country are fortunate.
ly not familiar, but most railway men
of experience can tell tales of traffic
stopped by beasts, birds, and even
fishes. The first is naturally the most
common; for, spite of the warming of
George Stephenson respecting the
COO" which has become proverbial,
fathers and others cannot always
prevent their livestock from straying
onto the line
One such case may serve as an ex-
ample. It occurred in Forfarshire,
where a train ran into 100 sheep, kill
ing eleven and injuring others before
1t could be pulled up. AS a result
this stoppage cost the railway COM
pany-besides the expense of litiga-
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
soTbe Two JOhns.y

The coming weeks opening attrac-
ton is 1.-THE Two Johns" tomorrow
matinee and night. The characters
from the two fat cousins down to the
policeman are all funny and plenty of
pretty girls to help in the singing and
dancing. The comedy has been con-
tinually presented for ten years in this
country and has toured England and
Europe for the past ten years. and now
returns to us for another tour. There
certainly must be merit in a play to
have such a continuous run Of pros
Rerity. The matinee prices are: Or
shestra. reserved, soc, balcony, adults,
zoe, children, Csc. Night, orchestra, 75c,
balcony, 75c and soc.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

A metropolitan dramatic critic in
recent review of Henry E.
Dixey's impersonation of the principal
comic role in Facing the Music" de-
Elared that the actor by his manner
d uttering the single exclamation
'Oh" Immediately upon his initial en-
trance in the play sounded the whole
note of comic stage art. Dixey's role
In the piece is that of a young horse
owner worldly wise and sprightly, aged
lbout thirty. The first view OF him
IS ON entering his home after having
had a night of It. While returning
rom his club the evening before, he
Jtumbles upon a holp-up on the high
way, the assailants being footpads and
The victim a young actress. The young
aorsemen routs the thugs, but after the
sombst fails TO find a trace OF the he
'ofne OF the adventure. His purse
hao is missing. Concluding that the
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

Monday, Matinee and Night
"Ths Two Johns"
Wednesday NiGht-Henry 4.
Dixey In Facing the Music"
Friday, Matinee and Night
"The Fatal Wedding"
Saturday, Matinee and Night
Amelia bingham in 1.-THE FrisICy
Mrs. Johnson"
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
COMEDY AND DRAMA
THIS WEEKS PLAY BILLS
THE Two Johns Followed by Henry Dixy in Facing the Music
The Fatal Wedding" and Amelia Bingham in
"The Johnson.

situations and climaxes grostesquely
startling.
"The Lilly and the Prince" Coming.
Edward c. Whites production Of the
romantic drama, THE Lily and the
Prince" wifi make a tour OF the South
this season. They play is considered
a strong consistent drama of the time
Of Lucrezia Borgia- It's locale is in
sunny Italy.
Amelia bingham Her own Manager.
Amelia Bingham enjoys the distinc-
ton of being the only actress-manage ger
in America. Her advent two years ago
as the manager Of a New York theater,
was the most talked of occurrence OF
the theatrical year. 1t would have
excited slight comment in London or
Paris, because ii would lack novelty
there, but it seems strange in New
York, where Laura Keene, the most
famous of Miss Bingham's predeces-
sors, is well-High forgotten. The con-
fines Of Greater New York yielded an
other woman in the dictatorship of a
playhouse, Caroline Sinna-Hecht, who
manages the Montauk in Brooklyn.
When her father died few years ago,
she took his place, but her labor is
comparatively light, as only travelling
companies appear there. In Philadel-
phia, Mrs. John A. Forepaugh directs
the Forepaugh Theater. She does not
act but her duties are actual and ar
duous.
These women managers are simply
carrying on businesses that were gotten
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

From the New York Telegraph.
Tiers of femininity,
Decked in furs and flowers,
Hearing their divinity
Play for just two hours!
Ostrich plumes in thicketS,
Aigrettes nodding. too,
Dollars paid for tickets,
Just to have a view
OF fashions latest treasure,
Polished little god,
What eestatic pleasure
In his bow or nod
Weep--the tears are flowing!
Grovel-see them bend.
Sigh-there is no knowing
Where on earth twill end!
Societys physician,
When all's done and said.
Here's great musician
With a football head!
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

are that it will be with company pre-
senting a modern play and requiring
modern dress. Most likely the novice
will be cast for the part of some young
society woman, with little to say, but
much to wear, and the costumes all
costly. For in these days limitations
are not allowed in stage wardrobes.
Gowns must be the real thing.
Suppose she is willing to join the
chorus in a musical comedy. There
might have been the preliminary ex-
pense of voice culture, but in the first
class musical companies the most of
the costumes are furnished for the
chorus girls. though here they often
are required to furnish boots and
hosiery and such details. Some of the
producers of big musical comedies,
however, provide everything for the
chorus girls and show girls, so that
a woman need have no reserve capt.
tai. And indeed there are many man.
ayers and actors who maintain that
chorus training is the best in the world
for all classes of stage work; that here
a girl gets better experience than in
any other place, and some of the
most prominent dramatic stars have
served their novitiate in the chorus
-------s-~p-S---
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

with theater-goers 1.-The Girl From
Rays" is a milliner, and her Irritation
with a bridegroom is the cause of most
of the bedevilment with which the farce
abounds.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

Nat NJ. Wills, supported by a COM
pany of sixty people, is announced as
one of the coming attractions. He will
present to us Broadhurst & Currie's
MUSICAL comedy, "A Son of Rest"
which has scored auspiciously in New
York, Philadelphia Brooklyn, Balti-
more and washington. The piece is
a musical melange, fun of Hitting mel
odies, clever specialties, witty sayings,
interesting dialogue, and is capped with
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
Prunes.
Wines,
The Cardinal Sherry.

The finest Sherry ever
brought to Savannah.
Our stock of Wines is as
complete as care and long
experience can make it.
FINE OLD MADEIRA. Il
years in wood. This wine is
of a vintage before the de-
struction of the Madeira.
vine by the Phylloxera Il
years ago. Its quality is I'M
surpassed.
FINE OLD OPORTO and
TARRAGONA PORTS, and
a list of domestic wines I'M
equaled in the city.
GOLD SEAL CHAMPAGNE
Our facilities are abso-
lutely unsurpassed for sup
plying our customers with
the very best groceries to be
found.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

flee Pow"
Wallack 's-"Peggy from Paris.
Weber & Fields'-'W hoop-Dee- Doc.
West End-"Marta of the Lowlands.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
SATURDAY MATINEE AND MIC

and her great New York Company
Presenting
"The FHsky Mrs. Johnson"
BY Clyde Fitch.
The greatest acting company In
America. New York Times.
CAST
From Ohio:
Mrs. Johnson. Miss Amelia Bingham
From New York:
Jim Merely INV. L. Abingdon
FRANK Merely .......... Herbert Percy
Mrs. F. Merely. Miss Bijou Fernandez
From London:
Prof. Chardley ......... .Chas. BertraIn
Mr.. Bowler ............. George Greshohf
Mrs. Bowler ....... Miss Edith Hinkle
Lord BERTHE Heathcote. IF. L. Tiden
Lal Birkenhead .......... George Sphinx
From Paris:
Count Max Dindeau. IN. M. Shaw
Mrs. Chardley Mrs. Adelyn Wesley
BoleS Adolph Jackson
rage .....................W william Moore
Sara, Mrs. Johnson's maid. ......
.................,.Mi Miss Mamie Johnson
They call you the Frisky Mrs.
johnson, but in your heart OF hearts
don't believe you are frislxy at all 3"
we all have to wear our little
masks. Act II.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

Observation-Disclosures 81. balcony 75c
and soc, gallery Zoe. Night-Orchestr
$1.5O. balcony 81, 75c, 5Oc., gallery csc.
For this special matinee seats will be
reserved in balcony. Seats ready
Thursday.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
The Musical God.

found out just what she must do. then
she did it.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

THE world owes me living"
said the young man. Il suppose So"
said the old one, but you are not so
fortunate as to be a preferred cred
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

1.-THE Girl From Rays" at the Herald
Square Theater is the thing in New
York just now. 1t started last week,
and promises to be a record breaker
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08
New Arrival of Nuts,
All Kinds.

NEW CURRANTS.
NEW CITRON,
ORANGE AND LEMON
PEEL.
The Savannah morning news., 1903-11-08

situations and climaxes grostesquely
startling.