The Butte inter mountain., 1903-02-21

other hekle dramatic light, May Irwin
has announced that next season she will
buckle on the histrionic harness again and
enter the lists for public patronage. Her
change OF mind was brought about In a
most unusual manner. SO determined and
emphatic have been her assertions that
under no circumstances would she ever
stread the boards again that now her
change i'll plans raises a smile along the
Rialto.
Il have money enough" said Miss Ir-
win at the end of her last season. From
this point on May Irwin will enjoy her
Z There Is no question but that Miss Ir-
win has a substantial share of the worlds
goods, for she is wealthy woman, but
II is doubtful II she can enjoy life except
back of the footlights But as to the inn
mediate cause which led to her change Of
plans. Cecilia Lotus. as you must know.
IS one of Miss lrwins most intimate
friends. Well while Miss Lotus was
playing Marguerite in Sir Henry lrving's
production of Faust" last summer she
met young woman named Margaret A.
Regan, who has pcnchant for writing.
A day or so ago Miss Rcgan sent Miss
Lotus a package OF short stories which
she had scribblcd. and Miss Irwin was so
pleased with them that she has promised
to accept a farcc-comcdy from the joint
pens OF Miss LOTUS and her protcgc.
Miss LOTUS readily accepted II is not
generally known that Miss Lotus has
Irwin bas nade nonular in her recent
plays.
Atter payment OF $50 week a'inony
LOT - yedrs, Jisoy pei VI, vo,s m,,,dsn
and last week he celebrated the event IN
a fitting manner Bell and Mrs. Bell No.
never agreed. and the comedians ch'et
objection 10 the divorce action which toll
lowed was the award OF heavy amount
OF alimony. AZ that time he was III the
midst of a prosperous career and the
court did not think $50 weekly onerous.
Although he subsequently, married Laura
Joyce Bell. he has all these years been
obliged to keep up the payments, ana
since his popularity waned for time the
burden has frequently been so irkSome
that for seasons at a time he found IT
advisable to keep out Of New York state.
Once when he was something like $500 III
arrears he venturcd into Plattsburg. y:
t=S, for a single performance and iound
himself in the hands OF the law before ne
could cross the Vermont border. 1t was
at his birthday celebration short time
ago that he learned of his first wifes
death. Among a number OF eongratuia-
tory kilograms which were read on the
occasion was one OF more formal tone
| from his attorney announcing the deceaSe
| lof Mrs Bell No. I. The comedian waited
4what he deemed respectapie ume-ohe
| month-and last week AT the Lamp elup
VIZ Wiz 'p Cbanncev Olco,t and a number OF
other friends who had gathered TO assist
him IN celebrating MS hhaheiai ifeeuom'
Manolas Daughter in Tights.
|, -,
IL Al broadway was astohlshea ias, weeN w
TO learn that MARION mahola uausnle.
had been ior nearly moh,h menus
| OF the shapely chorus at Weper rlei1 D
Inc surprise had TWO reasons rHsl De
cause TWO years ago MARION Malola es-
tablished her reputation by refusing 10
| wear tights on her daughter account
and, secondly, because MISS Mold was
supposed TO be happiiy married IN iar-on
Japan. The episode about the tights rear
| " established the foundation ior MARION
Manoias Subsequent success 2he "
| tanned no END Oh advertising III colS,
| quence oi tne iheident anu was Beue'",,y
| applauded. Many VINO nave subsequently
seen her in tights may doubt the sincerity
| Of her attitude, but 1t was good Dusi-
ness move at least. MISS Manola was
then Mrs. Mold the wiie oil wealthy
| Pittsburg man. After she became the wiie
| Of John Mason, Miss Mold joined the
Manola-Mason company and played
| part III tuneiul friend frItZ' Iier nai
rage ana departure LOT 1'pdr .h,, oL.'rp b.a ;n'
duccd her to accept a position which re-
| auircs the costume which her mother so
| dsliked remains to be seen.
| ,.- rLs e,,..o..
| announcer '"o"''o
| History has repeated itself in the case
| Of The Earl OF Pawtucket," the new
Auo,stus Thomas comedy which has made
sone of The biggest successes OF the season
Eat the Madison Square theater. Kirlle La
| sShelle Is the lucky manager who owns the
,,ghts and for The second time within
| three years LaShclle has purchased an
| Augustus Thomas play which Frohman
scorned and made OF il tremendous sue
Erobman and the later paid $1,000 for an
| ontion on il, Later he forfeited the OPP
, lion iaSbelle purchased The piece and has
made a fortune out OF it. Thomas next
niece COLORADO" Mr.. Frohman purchased
| The play was put on al Wallack's and was
a rank failure. Thomas again offered Mr.
,Frohman am opportunity OF purchasing