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1t is generally more profitable to reckon
up our defects than to boast of our at.
tainments.-Carlyle
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lnCOuDistent.

I'm SO glad you chose the subject Of
Chinese Women,'" said Mrs Flushly to
Mrs. Gushly, who had just finished read
ing her paper. THE subject is SO inter-
esting,, | never tire of hearing about the
poor things"
Mercy" thought the author of the
paper. Il hope no one else stops to con-
gratulate me before / get home. These
new shoes pinch me so | can't stand it
another inute!"-Detroit Free Press.
He-"Do You remember when we were
children, and used to come over to your
house to play? Weren't those jolly times?"
She-'W Weren't they! And your mamma
never let you stay more than an hour
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Some chronic grumblers find fault with
a phonograph on the ground that it lacks
originality
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II hear" said Hi Tragedy, that while
you were playing in one Of the western
towns a fire broke oat in the theater."
'Yes," replied Lowe Comedy, "and
there might have been . horrible panic
but for one thing"
What was that:"
There weren't enough people in the au-
dience to create one. e."zTit-Bits.
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I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my, life three years ago.-Mrs. Thos.
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Honor is too big price to pay for any
honor.-Chicago Tribune.
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"This is where we part company" said
the combyto the brush, as they were set
out in the guests bedroom Columbia
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To Cure a Cold in One Day.
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| In Dragging of the seed don't forget the
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You can do your dyeing in half an hour
with Putnam Fadeless Dyes.
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-02

the role of Kundry in the first produc-
tiou of "Parsifal' in English. has been
feature OF the performances of the
Ring of the Eioeluug," given at the
Royal opera House, Covent Garden On
London. this summer. under the dIrce-
ton OF Hans Richter Madam Luun
sang the role of Esda i'm "Das Rheln-
gold" and iu "Siegfried," and was also
heard as Ortrud i'm "Lohengrin," Bran
gaene iu Tristan and Isolde. and Am
neris in Aida" Madam Lunn was
born in Manchester, England. and
studied at the Royal College of Music
i'm London. where she gained the ma
ti0naI scholarship. In addition to be-
ing one of the leading concert and ora
toTio singers in England, she has also
won success as an interpreter of Wag-
merriam roles at Covent. Garden, Lon
don, and at the Metropolitan Opera
House. I'm New York Madam IHnu
has already sung the role of kundry ou
the concert stage and she viii attend
the performance Of -Parsifal" at Bay
reuth this summer TO perfect herself in
the part
tt grIeves me to saw e, but our dear
CLYDE Fitch is getting fat His face is
tGTiug on UudEy lines ana his figure
perhaps IL was only that his coat was
loosely buttoned, but he certainly looked
portIy ir the circumference when we
spied him running 70 catch "a car tha-
was To take him 20 a rehearsal OF his
-COrU0eU OF a Duchess" last week. More
than that, he wore burnt ouiCu-uew
name for snuff color-suit. and an ugly
pot hat from the other side Briefly our
clever American Clyde looks like "a
French shopl1eeper, a far cry from thz
thin. dark fellow who, when he was iu
arrears with his landIady in the old days
of struggle, spent his last dollar and o
half for an American rose for the ogre.
ana PRESENTED il 40 her with such a soul
ful glance from his pensive brown eyes
that she tore up the bill
Does prosperity spoils a man" apply
20 personal appearance? Once Clyde
Fitch was handsome. Now. like Hog
genheimer, he is very rich. Matinee
Girl i'm the Mirror"
Sir Henry Irving began his farewell
tour of the English provinces al Cardiff
last Monday evening IN THE Merchant
of Venice" Edith Wynne Matthlsou,
known here by her excellent perform
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harrison as Tony LumDkin.
Popular Comedian Seems to Have ScoI-
cd in The Two Roses"


Louis Harrison. the welI-lnown come
dian, who is with FRITZ Scheff. in THE
Two Roses" is said to have scored the
success OF his career i'm Miss Schens
new opera. While Harrison has had
such q varied history that this state
msnJ might an first glance seem sweep
Ing IL must be remembered that Miss
Semen S new opera is a musical render
ing OF Goldsmiyh's comedy "SEe Stops
10 Conquer and that Harrison plays
the Tony LumplIin role. The part Of
Tony Lumpliu has appealed TO every
comedian OF several generations. and IL
has a splendid exponent in ever-drou
Harrison. who plays il i'm the true com
edy spirit
Tony is really IA singing character
though IL has never been played as such
in tle descriptions or Tony r0usteriug
with mis- companions i'm the inn. the
Eo7d DIT Goldsmith made him a singer
OF ribald songs and rhymes I'm the
straight comedy. there is no chance fer
Tony Go make use OF his voice so that
the audience is always in doubt as TO
just how much he was able TO sing.
Ia the new opera, The Two Roses.
the Tony Lumpkin part is known as
Ferdinand Day and Mr.. Harrison gives
IL very dToI Interpretation. Solaa Of
the songs for the part are very amusing
among Them appearances are Deceit
tul- why ''NFh ar I Would DO For
Susan" and a cat duet with Roland
Cunningham. called 'tThe Battle of the
Tiles which is said 10 be capital All
these songs are said to- be Thoroughly In
keeping with the rough and ready char
acter Of Tony.
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Concerning
for
Brides Elect.

To meet the demand Of
those bTides-to-be in social
circles during October We
ar showing a variety of
wedding, evening, and Tecep-
ton footwear which is per
hapS the most comprehensive
ever exhibited. Including
those which we have here
ready to fit and those which
we can make TO order at
short notice, there are slip
pers in over a hundred diff
feTent shades in every correct
material, from which we can
match any gown.
All the correct effects in
carriage and b0udOir foot
wear are also to be seen here,
in fact, every necessary boot
or shoe which viii be re-
quired by bride or groom for
wear while on the wedding
tour can be had here.
Thus it is the complete
ness Of this shoe establish
ment which distinguishes it
from all others south of New
YOTk-and makes it rank as
one of the foremost shops in
this country.
Evidence of its complete
ness is also shown in its stock
Of footwear designed for
wear while playing at the
many sports and diversions
of those in society. Special
boots for riding and leggins,
toO-fOr ladies and gentle
men-special boots for hunt
ing, shooting, golfing-Spe-
cial footwear for tennis play
ing and the requisite foot
wear for the gymnasium for
boys and girls and their older
brothers and sisters. Spe-
cial boots, too, for those who
are engaged in surveying or
for those who viii depart on
expeditions in the interest of
the u. S. Forestry Bureau,
where stout, water, and
damp-proof boots are really
necessary for the preseva-
ton of comfort and health
as well.
B. RiCh's Sons,
Ten-one F St, Cor Tenth.
entire Buildiug.)
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Notes of the Stage.

over 1900 performances Of grand opera
IL English have been given by the Saw
age Grand Opera Company since 1T was
founded nine years ago ia Boston.
". II. Macdonald. for years associated
with Henry Clay Baruabee i'm 1.-THE
Bosrcuians, las been engaged by Alfred
u. Aarous for one OF the principal parts
that of a mandarin, in the forthcoming
production OF "a China Doll" which
viii begin its season In Chicago in No
Vember, afterward coming 10 New York
for a run
Robert Edesor~ the star of "Ranson's
F0ly,' defines the popular play as that
IN which the hero is a character such as
the young man who takes his best girl
% see the performance hopes mis- best
girl VIII think him and in which the
heroine IS just the sort Of a woman the
young mans best girl magines herself
10 be.
Ada ReEau win have the benefit OF e
remarkable supporting company when
she begins her tour under the direction
or sam s Shubert Charles Rlchman,
the star of Captain Darlington" and
Tor many years leading man at the
Empire Theater. VIII play opposite her
~ -'The Tanning Of the Shrew." THE
School for Scandal and --rhe C0un-
try Girl oliver D0ud Byron. Joseph
Weaver. Blanche Weaver and William
Redmond VIII bee other members Of Miss
Rehan's Organization.
De W1lf Hopper who continues 70 be
seen as tie Regent OF Siam in Wang
has ana envlable reputation as a dealer
ia repartee. Many OF his epiErams have
descended into history an the Lambs
CLUB. of which the comedian is a disc
tuguished member. Ut was SIR. Hopper
who branded a certain diguItary with
the description ga man with a million
dollar manner ana a teu-clut capa-
buity." and il was ATr. Hopper who said
OF negro poet whose portrait was on
view az the American Galleries that he
was not Gas black as he was painted. DO
otis Skinner who has been with Jean
RicleDiu iu Paris unis past month i'm
consultation over "Le Chemineau," win
IauEuEate hls new play on October 10
an the Lyric TheateT New York. II was
an the Lyric that 1Ir. Skinner scored a
Broadway triumph last year when ha
appeared with ada Rehau ia revivaIs Of
Shakespe comedies, and ana equally
great success ls predicted FOR him on
this occasion.
'Le Chamineau" VIII Doe known IN
English ass "The Harvester" and Mr.
SINNERS supporting company includes
Lizzie Hudson Collier. Maud DurbIu
Marion Abbott. George Clarke. j. NJ
Colyiue. Russell Crawford, Ben Ring
gold and Walter Lewis. Miss Collier
LAST acted Do New York as leading
woman with So. III. Crane
There viii Doe i've pauoramas ia Henry
w savage's production of "FarsifaI."
which VIII be produced for the FIRST time
in English on amy stage az the fremont
Theater Boston. on October ~. The
amount Of canvas used iu each is given
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and TO which he viii return after his
engt cement at Chase g. With strong
supporuEz company. Mr.. HawJrey VIII
appear In the oue-act comedy. Time Is
Money which is said to present this
distinguished artist I'M a role entirely
suited 20 his talents and betting his
distinction as am actor. Miss Norton
and Paul Nicholson. recent recruits
from comic opera, viii be seen in THE
Lady and the PugiHst" Billy Link,
Maud HUH, the original Rio Brothers
Farker's dogs Pierce and Malice, and
motion pictures OF comic scenes in a
French apartment house are the re-
manning numbers.
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hitchcock in aThe Yankee Consul"

Henry w. Savage announces the en-
EaEement OF Raymond Hitchcock in the
comic opera. 1.-THE Yankee Consul" at
the Columbia ThCater Tor one week com
mcncing Monday night. October 10. This
attraction comes to Washington after
five months 81 the Broadway Theater.
Now York TWO months at the Stude-
baker Thcatcr Chicago and it is now
i'm the midst of four weeks engage
ueut al the Garrick Theater. Phiadel-
uhia. 1Ir. Savage, who so recently gave
us "Ihe College Widow and later in
tne season viii give as "The County
Chairman, and "Parsifal." has mapped
out hurried season for Mr. Hitchcock.
as Ear as America is concerned. and be-
fore many months VIII present MIN at
the SnaIJesbury Theater Lcudon.
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ADJUSTMENTS.
FREE! FREE! FREE

Ten thousand 10000 pounds of beef,
Five thousand 5000 Ioaves OF bread,
% those who attend the Barbecue and
athletic Sports by the Master Butchers
Association at Beuuiug Race Track.
Wednesday October 8.
Baseball. Shooting. Dancing and
other amusemeuts for valuable prizes
Grounds open at ~ p m.
Sports commencing p. ia.
Columbia cars direct 20 track Ad-
mission for ALL 25c. oc2-4t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-02

ances with Ben Greets company. was
( the Portia, and she viii continue
through the season to play the heavier
leading roles i'm the Irving repertoire
/ on his second night at Cardiff Sir Henry
/ presented Beckett" and introduced
laude FeaIy I'm the character of Rosa
mond.
I Grace Cameron, of the Pin Paff. Pouf
/ Company. who was married a fortnight
+ = go 10 II. w. Kenworthy, received as d
wedding slit from her manager, r. c.
+ yyhftney. 10 per cent Of the receipts
at the Casino last Monday evening. The
check was for something more than
/ 500. it is said.
REGINALD De Koven has finished the
music of his new opera for De Wolf
Hopper.
Ida Conquest last week signed a con
tract with Thomas ". Ryley TO star
under the direction of that manager for
the next five years. Miss Conquest win
begin her stellar career soon after the
election in a new play that Mr.. Ryley
secured for her while abroad this sum
mer.
The chorus Of The Isle of Spice
company SANG Ae=H wen A-A NktN pa
tients of the Roosevelt and Bellevue
Hospitals
A testimonial dinner was zen by the
dramatic critics of Chicago on the
evening of September Il, in honor of
William Winter, who was on his way
from Neutone, Cal, where he passed
the summer. TO New York, where he
/ will resume his work on the New York
/ Tribune" In the company were VII
liam Winter. Mr.. and Mrs. Jefferson
Winter. Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman B. Glover.
Ethel Barrymore, Julia MarlOwe, Mr.
and Mrs Robert AIauteu Delaney NJ
HaIbert Nr. and Mrs. James O'DOnnel
Bennett Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Buck
Barrett Eastman, Judge Peter Gross
cup. ". L. Hubbard, II. H. Kohisaat,
and Major Mcconnell
Eleanor Robson's success in London
has led TO the canceling Of her Chicago
time, which viii be added 10 that given
her at the Duke Of York Theater. Size
viii return in time TO open in St, Louis
on Christmas week.
Sarah Bernhard has backed uo her
idea that the Shakespeare memorial
should be built by international offerings
/ by subscribing one thousand francs.
Alice Hail, a young actress Of Boston
birth has become the leading woman
at the Royal Theater, Prague, B0-
hemiau Austria. Her performances on
the German-speaking stage have been
highly successful. and she is established
securely in the favor Of European au-
diences.
Alice Nielsen. late of the light opera
stage in America. viii be the principal
prima donna OF the Italian grand opera
company which viii begin a season at
Covent Garden. London, next month
Mrs. Richard Mansfield Beatrice Cam
eron) was thrown from her horse at New
London. Conn, last Wednesday. and re-
ceiyed injuries that may be permanent.
ar Mansfield Immediately went from
New York TO New London on a special
train. taking with him a noted surgeon.
An examination revealed the fact that
Mrs. Mansfield was very severely bruised
and that her spine mad been injured.
Kate ClaEtou Is said to be contemplate
ing vaudeville debut IN q oue-act play
in which she viii impersonate a charac-
ter somewhat on the order Of Louise in
the Two Orphans"
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al around WashIngton

In the famous Auto Coach, '999"
Seeing everything worth seeing in the
CITY.
-Four tours daily rain or shine-IO a.
m. D. m.s and j.. M. Round trip
only 800
Leaving No 537 Fifteenth Street north
west and New Willard Hotel
General office phone Main 225l.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-02

Louis Mauu's engagement at the Ma
uOual Theater the week Of October 10
viii serve among other things as
medium for the Introduction 10 the
theaueTgOeTs OF Washington OF a new
leading woman, Dorothy ReveIL Miss
ReyelI is an American girl but is com
paratiVely unknown in this country.
she served short apprenticeship in
one or two New York productions some
time ago and subsequently went abroad
10 study AS a school girl she had lived
in France. and having a thorough
knowledge of the language she was sue
cessrul lu obtaining a position in Paris
It was at performance OF Les Az
flares sont Les Ahaires." which is be-
ing played ia this country under the
title of Business Is Business" that Mr.
Dillingham; saw her and was attracted
By her beauty and ability. Greatly sur
prised 70 learn that she was an Ameri-
can he Immediately engaged her for
Mr.. Mann's supporting company In
The Second Fiddle" Miss Reyeu viii
play the part OF "a French operate
prima donna
Madame Kirlzby Lunu, who has been
engaged by Henry w. Savage to create
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-02

Kate ClaEton is said to be C0ntempIat-
I ing a vaudeville debut IN q oue-act play
in which she viii impersonate a charac-
/ ter somewhat on the order Of Louise in
the Two Orphans"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-02

Madame Kirl1by Lunn, who has been
engaged by Henry w. Savage to create
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-02

James O-DOuneU Bennett begins a re-
view OF the SOtheru-AIari0We produc-
tiou of Much Ado About Nothing
with these TWO paragraphs.
With a Benedick that was quizzicaI.
polished, refined, and meditative; "a
Beatrice that, accepting the line
Disdain and scorn ride sparkling in her
eyes
in almost its complete Significance.
yet chose to put the accent on the NTH
word, and a DOsberry that was an cpl
tome of fat JUNCTION and credulous
pomposity.-a courtly, brilliant and deli
cate revival Of Shakespeare comedy.
Much Ado About Nothing" was
launched at the Illinois Theater Mon
day night before a great audience.
The 1IariUWe-Sothern forces wheeled
around with amazing confidence ana
celebrity, and In the teeth Of critics WAC
felt that they had botched Romeo and
Juliet" they flung the pleasant truth
that, il they are not yet ready 10 play
Shakespeareau tragedy. they can give
O. deliciOusIy spirited, whimsical, and
sauve representation Of the subtlest of
the comedies.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-02

There viii Doe i've panoramas ia Henry
w savages production of "Parsifal "
which VIII be produced for the first time
in English on auy stage ar the fremont
ThezIer- Boston. Gu October H. The
amount Of canvas used ga each is given
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LOUIS MANN.
Now Starring in "The Second Fiddle"

below as evidence of the massiveness
and expense attached i'm mounting this
festival play.
'"The Woods near Castle" 20 coo sd. it,
The Grail HaI'..-........... 800 so. IT.
TIE this should be added 800 more square
feet to represent The Ruins of king
sor's Magical Garden"
-kliussor's Palace ....-...... 5000 so. IT.
Hut i'm the Forest ..........2 10000 So IT.
making total of nearly 60,O50 square
feet
The revival of Becky Sharp" by Mrs.
Eislze and the new AIauhattzn company
mt the Manhattan Theater, New York,
beginning its fourth week tomorrow,
shows every token of a remarkably sus-
tanned popularity. The Manhattan is
crowded AT every performance. while
the calls for seats reach weeks ahead
There seems to be no doubt that Becky
Sharp" viii have TO be kept on ia an
sWer 90 the demand considerably longer
than an first contemplated but this Will
OF course, give added time for prepara-
ton of the plays to follow IT, .'Hedda
Gabler' IS 10 be revived for a short
term after the Mitchell play, and it in
rurn viii be followed by the production
of q. NJ s. McCleIlan's drama. as to
which there has been much speculation,
IS its subject has not yet been divuIged.
and curiosity TO see which is strong.
owing 10 the fact that 81 is the first
serious work of a man who has won
his spurs, as well as fortune. i'm lighter
fields.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-02

Sir Henry Irving began his farewell
tour OF the English provinces al Cardiff.
last Monday evening IN THE Merchant
of Venice" Edith Wynne Matthis0u,
known here by her excellent perform
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-02

Eleanor Robs0n's success in London
has led to the canceling Of her Chicago
time, which viii be added 10 that given
her at the Duke Of York Theater. she
VIII return in time to open in st. Louis
on Christmas week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-02

Sarah Bernhardt has backed uo her
idea that the Shakespeare memorial
should be built by International offerings
by subscribing one thousand francs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-02

Alice Nielsen, late of the light opera
stage in America viii be the principal
prima donna OF the Italian grand opera
which viii begin a season at
C0vent Garden. London, next month.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-02

ances with Ben Greets company, was
the Portia, and she viii continue
through the season to play the heavier
leading roles i'm the Irving repertoire.
on his second night at Cardiff Sir Henry
presented Beckett" and introduced
Naude FeaIy In the character of Rosa
r4anF
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-02

REGINALD De Koven has finished the
music of his new opera for De Wolf
Homer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-02

Grace Cameron, of the Pin, Pan. Pouf
Company. who was married a fortnight
Z go TO II. w. Kenworthy, received as d
wedding slit from her manager, r. c.
whitney. 10 per cent of the receipts
at the Casino last Monday evening. The
check was for something more than
500. it is said.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-02

The chorus OF The Isle OF Spice"
company sang last week for the pa
tfents of the Roosevelt and Bellevue
HnsniL.Is-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-10-02

Ida Conquest last week signed a con
tract with Thomas ". Ryley 10 star
under the direction of that manager for
the next five years. Miss Conquest win
begin her stellar career soon after the
election In a new play that Mr.. Ryley
secured for her while abroad this sum