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The Washington times., 1904-11-27
AT the Theaters.
National-Haekett in New PLAY.

James X. Hacketts new play. The
Fortunes OF the King" in which he
viii begin a weeks engagement at
the New National Theater tomorrow
night. IS a romantic drama founded
upon certain incidents in the checkered
and very interesting career OF Charles
Stuart-afterward Charles II OF Eng
land. The entire action OF the play
takes place during the sixteen days
Immediately following the battle OF
Worcester when Charles was defeated
by CromwelTs army and was obliged
TO seek refuge Ia France. His escape
from England was. OF course, a peril
Gus undertaking as he was pursued
and harried by the ROundheads and 10
elude them was Obliged 20 employ
strategy as well as force OF arms.
The authors OF The Fortunes OF the
King" are Mra. Charles A. Doremus,
who has contributed a number of sue
cessful plays 20 the stage. and Leon
idas Westsryeit. whose name is ia
miliar 10 all readers OF fiction. They
have taken as few liberties with his
tory as was possible in the circum-
stances and have endeavored to pre-
serve absolutely the atmosphere and
spirit Of the time.
For Mr.. Haclsett the authors have
written role that Is said to be better
The Washington times., 1904-11-27
JoI W7IcK IN =c06sRs Luck: Isi5yIttI
WHY REALISM FAILS
TO RIVAL ROMANCE
James Hackett Writes Art Principle Which Under
lies Comparative Failure of "Old Homestead Drama.

Is largely 70 supply that which Is absent
from our lives; to foster the beautiful
that has grown up and bloOmed IN every
age; to garner the best ideals OF tbs
centuries past and 10 preserve them IN
the minds OF men for the benefit Of gem
erations yet 10 be. Here enters the mat
ter OF realism on the stage. II is. TO my
mind. a prOfitless undertaking 20 present
the sordid details Of the life that sur
rounds US. ignoring the while the great
emotions that appeal 70 every heart.
Two hundred or three hundr ed years
hence, wher time has biOtted out the
ugly things-which are always the little
things-from the records OF our genera
ton the great romance OF American life
as It now IS may be written. The ro-
nance OF the great emotions will en-
dure; the realism of petty things will
fade away and be forgotten.
Personally, 1 cannot quite see the
value OF what is called stage realism.
However well il IS done-and there are
true masters In that field now before
the publie-it strikes me as little more
than dramatic photography. Ny notion
is that art, in any Of its provinces. is
rather more than that.
Art should ideaIize. not merely reflect.
Realism strikes me as being a reflection
-skillfully managed, il is true, but after
all only a reflection. The ideality OF life
is lost in the confusion OF minor de-
tails.
II, for example. il my present play OF
The Fortunes OF the King" I should
portray Charles stuart exactly as he
was in the trifiing Incidents OF his daily
life. much OF the charm OF the character,
the greater and better values. would be
lost
Elimination and idealization. 10 my
understanding are the two great ele-
ments Of art. Realism is a handicap 20
real art. and It is a fallacy. Realism at
its best falls far short OF reality, and
ordinarily reminds one only OF those
things which might better be forgotten.
Romance. on the other hand, preserves
the best. and by so doing elevates.
charms. and makes glad the heart OF
whatsoever listens 10 its song.
JAMES K. HACKETT.
The Washington times., 1904-11-27
Charlotte Walktr &.
HOW THE FADETTES"
CAME INTO EXISTENCE
Well-Known Orchestra Was Organized by Woman
Thrown Unexpectedly On Her Own Resources

The Fadettes Women's Orchestra OF
Boston is a monument, modest though
IL be. TO the directive genius OF a wo-
man. Mrs. Caroline B. Nichols, its con-
ductor. The story OF Mrs. Nichols
founding the establishment OF the wo-
mems orchestra is the familiar one OF a
woman thrown upon the world with no
means OF support except what her own
ability can provide.
Mrs. Nichols is a Bostonian. A num-
Der OF years ago 10 devoived upon her TO
enter upon an occupation. In taking an
inventory OF her abilities. Mrs. Nichols
was confident that her musical know,l-
edge could be put To Rdvanta seous use.
She was cons. dered somewhat OF a ge-
MUS In the paying of several instru-
ments and a quick-slght reader. She
had force OF character. She taught, and
little by little formed an orchestra of
her pupils She gave amateur concerts,
and as her pupils progressed and in
creased, her sphere OF operations was
extended. Her little orchestra soon be-
came familiar and popular feature of
musical life in Boston. Then her am
bition vaulted toward the professional
stage. and she commenced the fOrma-
ton OF a larger orchestra.
at wan especially difficult" says Mrs.
Nichols. In discussing her early expert
ences. ito make up an orchestra Of
women. The reason is perves-simply
nerves. Il was so hard for me TO ind
women who could maintain their COM
posture and retain their skill under the
The Washington times., 1904-11-27

most thoroughly entertaining operas
tEat has ever appeared in this city. ia
which Mr.. de Koven seems at his best.
and Grace Van Suddiford is happily
cast.
Miss Van Studiford has been described
as a yeritable storage battery Of music,
who never short-clrcuits The same
writer says OF her as Red Feather:
1T Is the purest pleasure in the world
to watch her and hear her. Your eyes
are taking In her refreshing beauty: your
cars are drinking in the beautiful mel
ody Of her voice. And it's a voice of
power as well as OF beauty. She isn't
afraid 20 scut loose with it. And when
she does your musical nerves tingle with
delight
That's the way Miss Van Studdiford' 3
singing affects you. You don't have TO
be no in the classics. All you have
TO know is that you're being given a
rare treat And then you join the 9TH
eds IN whacking your palms sore for an
encore. Her entrance song Is "a gem;
whether it's her triumph or de KoYens
The Washington times., 1904-11-27

! have been asked more than once by
friends who are interested In NJ artistic
welfare, why l elect TO remain loyal to
the romantic drama at a time when the
majority OF my comrades in the theateT
are turning to plays OF modern life,
modern manners and modern problems.
In its practical phase the question al
most answers itself; since. as the public
constantly demands romance on the
stage, the fewer that remain in the field
to supply the want the better II Is Tor
me.
Beyond that, and far more than that,
my reason for continuing to present ro-
mantle plays is that I am heart and soul
a disciple of that artistic cause.
Thoroughly believe in the value of -ro-
manee-aside from all questions OF
beauty and charm-and, / am happy 10
say the public seems much inclined
toward my way of thinking.
To my notion 1t is a fine. thing 70
release the minds OF men and women.
even fer the short space of time that
they are in the theater, from the petty
concerns Of everyday existence. The ro-
mantle drama accomplishes this, and
awakens slunlbering emotions precious
TO every man that. in modern life, are
seldom brought 10 the surface.
The realistic drama, presenting mod
ern characters IN present day situations,
merely emphasizes the cold, barren. I'M
notionaI life that We OF this day and
generation are obliged 10 i've. More
over. each play OF this sort must needs
have its own audience, made up of men
and women whose personal experiences
in life have qualified them TO under
stand and appreciate the complexities
in which the characters are placed.
Thus play that is relishcd in the high
est degree by certain classes IN London
or New York may seem utterly stupid
TO audiences IN other cities, and even TO
persons or other classes in those very
same cities.
Romance. on the other hand. speaks
10 all humankind. 1t awakens hope.
ambition and courage in the heart OF
youth. and TO old age IL comes as a
grateful reminder OF old dreams
I take Il that the province Of the stage
The Washington times., 1904-11-27
Lafayette-Joe WEIGH.

In a new character comedy-drama by
Lee Arthur entitled "Cohen's Luck" a
play Of the lower East Side OF the
metropolis. Joe Welch. Hebrew dialect
actor, will make a bid for the approval
of local playgoers at the Lafayette
Square Opera House this week. Mr.
Welch's success as an exponent OF He
brew stage characterization has been
emphatic and the new play in which he
viii be seen for the first time here IS
said 10 be a much more pretentious Of
fering than anything he has heretofore
been identified with during his stage
career.
Mr.. Arthur is said to have succeeded
In constructing for Mr., Welch a melo-
drama possessing not only all the ele-
ments of popularity but considerable
infusion of true feeling and sincerity
In the role of Abe Cohen. Mr.. Welch Is
said to have a part that affords him
ample scope for the display or his YER
satility as n character actor
A splendid company is promised for
Mr. Welch's support and an elaborate
scenic production.
The Washington times., 1904-11-27

Aside from the dogs, il is a matter
Of about equal Importance whether 1
travel over the links or spend my time
on the tennis court. I Ike the click of
The ball against the racquet. But what
a joy TO see the little white spherold
travelling through space after a good
drive! ! must confess. l would like 10
see the theatsr much better IL / had
golf links. tennis courts. or kennels at
tached."
The rise OF Miss Van Studdiford has
been rapid. -Four years ago she con-
fined her vocal efforts to church work
in St. Louis. The beauty of her voice
drew attention 20 her and she went first
into vaudeville. then APPEARED as the
prima donna of a comic opera organiza-
ton. Now she is a star
Are ambition. voice, and hard work
all that are required for success on the
stage?" she was asked.
Self Reliance Always Needed.
You forget self-reliance.' the actress
replied with a laugh. Many opportuni-
ties are lost through the lack OF it-a
single slip, a moments difddence, an
opportunity unrealized. People on the
stage must learn TO acquire It. Let me
tell you what mean by an inustra-
ton.
IN New York the other day / got on
a Broadway car at Fortieth Street and
paid my fare at once. We had gone
two blocks when the conductor again
held out his hand and said, Fare /
told him had paid once already. In a
brusque sort OF way he accepted the
statement and went to the rear plat
form
The car ratified along until Forty
fifth Street was reached. Once more
the conductor in an insinuating way
asked for a fare Again told him that
he had it. The third request made me
cross. but I said nothing until Fiftieth
Street was reached. Then j signaled 10
the conductor TO stop the car.
AS passed the door he leered at me
and asked. Did l get your fare7' This
was my opportunity. You evidently
did, said, and the reason l believe you
did Is that you failed to ring IL up on
the register. The company certainly
never got IT,. / stepped to the street
while the conductor tried TO break the
bell cord signaling the motorman 20 go
ahead"
The Washington times., 1904-11-27

eyes Of a big audience. It IS always a
trying ordeal. even TO those of the most
stolid. phlegmatic nature. You can
imagine, then, what a strain il is upon
young girls. unaCcusJomed to such a
thing and dreadfully nervous, so much
so that such thing as unison or con-
certed action Is an impossibility.
"Of all the cities in America, Boston
has more musically accomplished wo-
men than any other. And yet, out OF
scores OF applicants and aspirants / was
not able 10 pick more than twenty-five
that have since met the requirements OF
their position. and such vacancies as oe-
cur among my musicians are equally as
difficult 10 fll We travel as one big
family and the mothers Of several of
the young ladies accompany US and
serve as chaperOns under my superyis-
sion, as you can imagine IL would be a
harder task than / desire 10 undertake
TO rehearse these young ladies. 10 direct
them at performances, and then TO look
after them away from the theater, on
trains. and at hotels
Il am proud TO say that no other wo-
mems orchestra has endured so long as
the Fadettes. and my ambition looks
into the future with rosy views of a
long and honorable career for my or
chestra. OF course. it will change from
time TO time or 1t will be necessary TO
include my girls in the same category
as the funny papers do ballet dancers
VINO are popularity supposed TO be grand
mothers of the stage"
The Washington times., 1904-11-27

ems an equal degree OF enthusiasm. Mrs.
Caroline B. Nichols conducts the Fa-
dettes. and her effective work with the
baton adds 10 the enjoyment.
Edmund Day viii present The Sher-
III, his latest success. and he has en-
gagged capable company TO aid him In
its presentation. The theme is said To
be fun OF the color and atmosphere Of
the West around the Rockies.
Bert Howard and LeOna Bland will
offer THE Stage Manager" Mr.. How
ards eccentric piano playing is an ac-
cepted feature OF vaudeville. Monologus
is the forte OF Paul Barnes, the eccen-
trio comedian, whose engagement adds
to the list. The Aerial Shaws will sub
nit an act upon the trapeze. Mr.. and
Mrs. Waterous, vocalists: Coaklev and
Mcbride, blaek-face comedians. and mo-
ton pictures OF the living fan will be
offered also.
The Washington times., 1904-11-27

suited to his taste and temperament
than any that he has ever before es-
sayed. The actor has full opportunity
10 display his best ability in comedy,
sentiment and deep emotion, and nat
urally he is finely adapted to represent
man Of Stuart's physique and gallant
bearing.
Charlotte Walker heads the support
Ing company and appears as tie fasci-
mating Jane Lane, for which character
she Is thought 20 be splendidly suited
In looks and in dramatic temperament.
Others in the cast whose names are
fayorably known to playgoers are
James l.. Seeley, Samuel Hardy, Fred
erick Webber. George Dickson, Peter
Lang, Robert Holmes, Charles Chap
pelle, George Schaeffer, Thomas A.
Hall, +. i. Duane, Flora BoWley, and
Eleanor Sheldon.
The Washington times., 1904-11-27
Academy-New "Superba."

AT the Academy this week "superba"
comes for its annual engagement. with
the promise OF new things for the delec-
tation OF those who annually follow the
romance and adventures OF the pant0-
mimic lovers and clowns into the mys-
FERROUS and diverting country in which
the scenes Of ''Superba" are laid Radi-
cal changes in all lines is the promise
or the HanlOns Tor tha new "Superba,"
not only the stage settings and company
being new. but the book Of the play hav-
ing being rewritten and brought up 70
date in many ways.
The ballet is the highest salaried or
ganizatiOn OF its kind on the stage and
in the Partisan, Dutch. Poodle. and 9TH
er special numbers II VIII be seen at its
best.
The entire company is new this sea-
son and includes besides the I'VE Han
Ions, Pearl Ford. Belle Gold, Adelaide
French. Elsie Baird, and Marie Best
John II. Haslem and William ZinelL
The Washington times., 1904-11-27

nobody knows nor cares. Her duet. TO
Call Thee Nine sung with the tenor.
is another gem. Her 'Merrv Cavalier
e what Taight be termed a gem. And
her Garden OF Dreams is a gem. With
such versatility are her songs best de-
scribed. You should hear them all
The orchestra is 10 be specially aug
mented for the engagement OF Miss Van
Studdiford. 1t will be under the leader
ship of Samuel L. Sudley, who. IL will
be remembered. was the very capable
leader OF the Bostonians when that or
syanlzation was in It's prime.
The Washington times., 1904-11-27

ing is musical. and the book is not
unattractive. The engagement is likely
70 find wide popular favor.
The Lafayette supersedes '"r+yirly
WhiTly" with Joe Welch in Cohen s
Luck" Chase's continues its musical
festival by making THE Fadettes," an
admirable Orchestra-eVen though II Is
made up exclusively OF women-success-
ors to la Basque Quartet" At the
Academy Happy HOOligan." annual
producer OF crowded houses, goes on his
way. while Hart TONS "Superba," an ex-
tremciy good attraction for this house.
steps into his shoes. Burlesque at the
Lyceum as invariably.
New York still complains that the sea
son Is duh. II might borrow Washing
toms eyes for a while
The Washington times., 1904-11-27
SEN. From Tn. Rad FssthsT... st fhI oolumbis
OUTDOOR LIFE FOR
GRACE VAN STUDDIFORD
Prma Donna Finds Time to Play Golf and Tennis and
Keep Kennel of Dogs.

Playfolk, like others, have recreations
of which the lovers of the theater know
little. This is the day of outdoor life
and sport for Grace Van Studdiford,
the star Of Red Feather" In the course
Of the Philadelphia season Of Red
Feather" while the chorus was singing
the opening number in the second act %
the opera. a reporter felt. rather than
saw his way among the shadows of the
scenery. Within an arms length were
Tie red curtains that separated the
audience from the regions beyond. The
prima donna. IN her conspiratOr's dress,
was sitting in the alcOve OF the ball
room. waiting for her cue.
The first impression Of Miss Van
Studdiford Is that of sturdy good health
She says that she scarcely knows what
illness is. To what does she ascribe her
physique? Devotion 10 outdoor life.
she says. But let her speak for her
self:
The stage does not claim me for its
own for twelve long months OF the year.
on, no; that would be too much of q
good thing. During the summer 1 hurry
10 get away from the prompter. musical
director, and stage manager / have a
know, and dogs. horses. golf. and tennis.
With these / manage 10 get benefit TO
myself-health and enjoyment.
1T Is simply glorious 10 live out Of
doors. / would rather be in the open
than anywhere else in the world-no;
not exactly that. for l would rather
sing and feel that people enjoyed my
singing than anything else; but, next
10 my music, love the air-free, open,
untrammeled
Dogs, Golf, and Tennis.
THE outdoor life has never palled on
you. them"
There IS a strange question. / can't
see how outdoor life would ever pail
on anyone. When at home / am almost
IN heaven OF delight. We have a
small kennel there. but all Of the dogs
are so handsome and interesting! A
romp. with any one OF them or the en-
TIRE pack viii take away all that tired
feeling that one acquires in ordinary
life. There is more pleasure and com
partnership with a good dog than any
thing outside OF a human being. There is
rs much intelligence in some dogs as
some persons ever show in a long life
The Washington times., 1904-11-27
Chase's-Fadettes and Vaudeville.

The bill announced for Chases this
week presents the Fadettes Women's
Orchestra OF Boston. According TO cred
ible reports this cOterie of women mu-
sicians is causing a furore among the
unsteady inclined vaudeville patrons
They not only appeal 10 the ear with
their splendid Instrumentation. but the
twenty-five young ladies form a stage
picture that attracts the eye and awak-
The Washington times., 1904-11-27

seeing them on the stage. Women with
the bearing or men are never pleasant
objects; the stage makes them vividly
unpleasant So IL is that the first act
OF The Eternal Feminine" is nightly
unpleasant Tor those who find no humor
ia the aspect Of woman warriors, and
borders on burlesque for those who do
ind humOr in it. This is the tang OF IN
pleasautness TO which reference has been
made.
The air OF the classics was balanced
by the very modern air Of THE Girl
from Kays" Here is Il farce, capable
Of being PLACED without music. but set
TO light. airy. pleasant jingles and per-
formed with zest.
Mr. Bernard appeared at his best No
wonder the play succeeds. As many
other musical comedies as men can
create WHICH measure 10 its standards
will succeed also. And not even the
most captious critic. II his view is rea-
sonably broad. viii be sorry. The clas-
sizes are OF wondrous value. Tragedy
and comedy are the artistic adornment
OF every age. But the first mission Of
the stage is still TO entertain. and such
musical comedies achieve that mission
/ t4h4A4AAA a.
This Weeks Promise.
Mr.. Hackett begins his season at
the National in a new play THE For
/ tunes OF a King" AS explained else
/ where, the authors are experienced, and
/ the subject matter is interesting. The
role will no doubt correspond 90 the
other roles in which he has succeeded.
/ these past few years, beyond all COM
petitOrs. In this connection his essay.
printed in another column. on the
artistic superiority OF the romantic
play, has an extra interest We ought
not 10 forget. however. that Charles
| II, whose personality he assumes in
| THE Fortunes OF a King" was one
| OF the worst scamps and most de-
graded blaclllegs unhangcd.
/ Mr. De KOven's admirable opera,
/ Red Feather" Teappears at the Co
/ lumbia. Miss Van Studdiford is a
/ splendid comic opera star, her offer
The Washington times., 1904-11-27
COlumbia-Grace Van studdifOrd.

Red Feather" will be repeated at the
Columbia Theater for one week. be-
ginning next Monday evening. Red
Feather" has been proven one OF the
The Washington times., 1904-11-27
Lyceum-Rice & Barton Company.

Rice & Barton's Extravaganza COM
pany appears at the Lyceum next week
Charles Barton, the Major General or
Comedy" and Bert Baker, recently star
ring in lyon YonsoH." are the chief
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BRUTAL MURDER OF A GIRL.
Mutilated Body Found in a Suburb of
Cincinnati.

Terribly cut and crushed about the head
the dead body of Alma Steinigeweg. a tele-
phone operator. eighteen years old, was
found yesterday in a vacant lot near the
Spring Grove cemetery at Winton Place a
suburb of Cincinnati. While there are large
footprints in the trail where the body was
found. there is no clue to the supposed
slayer.
The girl left the telephone office at Cum
minsville Wednesday night and her body
was found in the lot near the cemetery
yesterday morning. Her head and face had
been horribly crushed with a club A blood
stained trail marked path along which
the body had been dragged. Along this
trail was found the imprint of heavy boots
apparently those of a man. No other in
juries were found on the body except the
wounds on the head.
1t is believed the girl was waiting for a
WintOn road car when attacked. A street
car transfer punched at $40 pm. was
found tightly clutched in her hand
Last night Conductor Lmle told the
police that Alma Steinigeweg got on his
car at Knowlton Corner, accompanied by a
man. The pair rode to Winton road and
got OF. He said the man had frequently
ridden with Miss Steinigeweg Limle said
he could identify the man.
There is a striking similarity in the death
of Miss Steinigeweg and that of Louise
Mueller, whose mutilated body was found a
month ago about half a mile from where
the body of Miss Steinigeweg was found
and Chief Of Detectives Crawford Is of the
opinion that one man committed both deeds.
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