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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-11
ADVISED BY TALMADGE
TO GO ON THE STAGE
Walter Kelly Therefore Deserted Newspaper Work to Be-
come an Actor-Two Professions Better Than One

Like many another actor. Walter
Kelly, in the Chase bin this week. was
d newspaper reporter before he took to
the devious ways Of the stage. and. ike
all the other actor-neWspaper men, Mr..
Kelly turns his writing kna * to account
in the preparation OF his own sketches
and dramatic material He also carries
with him. as all former newspaper men
do. the continual self-assurance that II
anything happens TO him as an actor
he can always fan back upon the pencil
and the press for the wherewithal
More than this. Mr.. Kelly is an occa-
sional contributor TO magazines OF fc-
ton OF the stage, IN which there are al
ways grains Of fact picked uD IN his va
ried experiences. and were there 10 be an
hiatus in the successive order OF his en-
gagements. he would not hesitate 10
jump in and take assignments from any
New York city newspaper desk.
"A newspaper man and an actor, ," says
Mr.. Kelly. ARE first cousins by prOfes-
sion. You would be surprised were 7 10
recount the actors I know who have
at one time or another earned their
bread by the point OF their pencil. and
the fact is that in New York the news
paper profession is about as overcrowded
as the theatrical profession, and Il IS
as hard in one as in the other 10 earn
enough TO get out OF the bread and
water degree Of poverty In the news
paper field. as IN acting. it requires the
development OF special ability 10 hft z
man onto the plane OF cabs. chops and
comfort, so far as the stipend viii per
nit
- am not apologizlng for my failure
10 develop or specialize myself as
newspaper man. although the fact that
| did not do so IS obvious from my no"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-11

ordinary stage frequenter, affably. but
without the smallest iutimation that she
was aware of his identity
Should she Inadvertently. or through
inexperience address him as Your Roy
al Highness." ne would turn upon his
heel and stalk away. ana she would
find her two weeks notice awaiting her
on the morrow Quite "A number OF
American girls blIehted their career on
the English stage in this manner.
The actor who tells the secret Of the
Kings only appearance as a player y
Walter stanton, a member Of the cast OF
the Drury Lane Theater production Of
Mother Goose" which will be seen at
the National Theater. Monday night. IN
1892 lac was a member OF the Theater
/ Royal, Drury Lane, where Mother
/ Goose" THE Sleeping Beauty and tho
Beast" and all these gorgeous produc-
! lions OF English pautomime that have
/ been seen in this country are originally
produced
Albert Edwards most Intimate theatri-
| cal friend was Arthur Collins. who is
! part author OF these productions. The
prince was anxious 10 appear on the
stage and look out at the
boxes, instead of taking his accustomed
View from the boxes 20 the stage. II
was an unheard-of adventure for an
English prime but after some trepida-
/ ton on the part Of the stage manager.
1 II was finally decided 10 send him on in
the character OF a guard AT the Tower
/ or LondOn-beef eaters. as they are call
ed. among many OF this class Of charac-
ter used IN big scene. At the last mo-
men Edward decided he must have Sir
| Francis KnOllays. hIs secretary with
him. They We're fitted out with COS
tunes and went on, remaining there un-
~ the finish OF the act Few members
OF the company knew il and the audi
ence never dreamed Of IL.
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charm, mental poverty, weedy bloom,
and low cunning. It is a hard role TO
define. How much harder must it be.
then, to represent. Miss OPP has never
done anything better.
Mr.. Playfair realizes the vulgarian
precisely. That word realizes" much
overdOne in reviews. fits here. The
role is rather easier TO act than any OF
the others as II is always easier to paint
in brown colors; but the representation
Is artisucally noteworthy, notwithstand-
ing.
Miss Nillson and Mr.. Faversham.
II is to Lefty and LetchHere that the
real honors belong. Either by dint OF
personality or by means of rare art Miss
Nilsson creates an impression OF anaemic
weakness in the first acts of the play
that is surprisingly effective. There are
three or four scenes in which she sounds
the register of her sensibilities as in al
the disclosure Of Letchmeres marriage,
the supper in the cafe, the escape from
L.etchmere's rooms and the beautiful
speech Of thanks" On the whole
however. the role is subjective and the
difficult this is TO carry conviction
without Obtruding it into undue promi-
nence. 10 reach the extremes of express
sion without defying the duller elements
of the impersonation, and Miss Nilsson
accomplishes this. No wonder she was
hailed in Washington as n discovery.
Mr.. Faversham's art is now familiar.
He began, really. as a character actor.
If he chose he might Guide today all
the Lionel Barrymores, Ferdinand
Gottschalks. and J. Il. Dodsons in ex-
tstence. But the difficult thing is to
suit the nicer demands OF art.
Hard features every bungler can command:
To draw true beauty shows the masters hand.
Nothing he has ever done. since say
ing farewell to Sir Bryce Skene in The
Masqueraders.' mas been so fiery. so
biting. so impressive as this perform
ance Of Letchmere. The man Faversham
must find the task more agreeable 10
his art than 10 HIS temperament More
than one actor has fought for years 70
rid himself Of the depression induced BY
such roles as this, IL is shEeWdly sus-
pected. also. that this stars attitude
toward the problem play is like that OF
the critics.
There will be little surprise felt, there
fore, II his next play takes quite an
other direction. He has proven his
craftsmanship in all its aspects. Now
he can claim a hearing on his own
merits. The whole world Of English
speaking playgoers will wish him wei.
.aThe Prince Of Pilsen' went the way
Of all Savage attractions. Il IS wonderful
with such an example before them, that
more managers do not see the CONNER
cial advantage OF performing good plays
musical and otherwise-accOrding TO
artistic standards. There is the chief
explanation for Mr.. Savage's continued
success.
The Lafayette. Chase's. the academy
and the Lyceum all did well.
Goods for Every Customer.
Tomorrow brings another Drury Lane
Dantomime- Mother Goose" These
shows are spectacles for children. They
are filed with fairies. demons. zapd all
the other elements OF Grim and Hans
Christian Anderson. 1t is strange TO see
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-11

steadily climbed the ladder Of his
triCnic success and popularity. until he
Stands today az the very zenith of his
career, peerless in his own particular
held-that cf the refined Irish come
dian and singer Of pretty ballads.
NJ. Olcott was born i'm Buffalo. n Y.
his mother being Irish. and she stil
resides in that city. His first Irish Dart
was in Miss DeCima~ at the London
Criterion, and the hero in ''AIavourneenr
was his first star part "Blavourneen"
was followed by THE Irish Artist. %
The Minstrel OF Glare" Sweet Innis-
cara, a PomaEce Of Athlone," Gar
rett O'Magh," old Limerick Town. d"
and the piece he is now presenting.
Terence"
For The Irish Artist" Mr.. Olcctt
wrote and composed his agst song.
Katie Malone, ard has since thai
time written an of the songs for his
different plays. one OF his many popular
songs, "hy Wild irish Rose which
he wrote i've years ago, has been de-
mandcd by his audiences IN nearly every
city every year since he composed il
and the editions have run into the
thousands Of copies and the ROYALTY
has reached thousands OF dollars
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Aeademy-Thomas z. Shea.

Thomas +. Shea, under the manage
ment OF Nixon * Zimmerman, viii be
the attraction N the Academy this week.
when be Will play his annual engage
ment in q selection OF standard players.
namely: "Banished by the King, "Dr.
Jekyn and Mr. Hyde, "Phe Bells"
"Otheno," and "Richelieu."
In Bulwer Lytton's famous play. Car
dinal RicheIeu." the character of the
cardinal gives Mr. Shea great scope
70 show his great versatility In make
up MIR Shea has scored pronounced
point, acquiring the appearance OF age
when tenacious intelligence realizes, bug
cannot utterly repel the ravages OF ap-
preaching seHHity. His portrayal IS mas
terful. beginning with the scene with Du
Mauprat on the line, Men have called
me cruel" he undertakes series OF in
tricacies Of rendition and interpretation
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-11
WHEN KING EDWARD VII
ACTED AS A "SUPER"
Held Staff in Line of Guards in Dewey Lane PantOmime
Escaped Undetected

THAT King Edward the VII once made
his appearance upon the public stage as
a chorus man is net generally known.
Indeed. az the time, not more than half
a dozen OF his associates behind the
footlights were aware that they had
royalty ia their ranks. and not soul
IN the audience discovered the Identity
of the prince who was destined 10 be-
come the King.
Twenty years ago, when he was Prince
OF Wales, his royal highness was q ire
auent visitor behind the scenes OF GER
tain theaters. But his presence was
usually kept a profound secret except
"a those few players. usually Of the gen
tier sex. who claimed The distinction Of
personal acquaintance with THE nrst
gentleman OF Europe
When Albert Edward proposed 10
throw OF the CALLING cloak of royalty
and pass a pleasant hour or two In the
realms OF the rogues and vagabOnds, al
ways. of course, strictly incOgnlto, the
II auagement was informed beforehand
OF his Intention. and only the
experienced and the initiated were
able 10 judge by infallible signs
that their domain was about 70 be In
vaded by "a distinguished parsonage"
An air OF mystery crept over the pro-
ceedtngs. Everyone in the company
knew that should any one OF them recOg-
nize the royal visitor IL was as mucn
as his place was worth to signify IL by
lettering look. whispered word. or Sec
ond glance
Experienced artists knew this well
but woe 20 the disingenuous chorus girl
who dared 70 recognize the important
parsonage. II he should speak 10 her
as he often did to the members Of the
rank and file. be il recorded to his
credit. without any apparent discrimi-
nation as 10 beauty or attractiVeness,
she must answer him. as she would any
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-11
"LettU'' and Others
Pinero at His Best - Nj
FaVeTSham'S PlanS-Shea
a Hich-GTade Star.

Foresight and hindsight are alike
pleasing in this weeks theatrical view.
Lefty" and The Prince of Pilsen" are
both mighty interesting theatrical prod
ucts; and Mother Goose with Chaun-
cey Olcott. and Thomas r. Shea are adj
mirablv calculated TO continue that in
teres. along new lines. There are wares
for every buyer.
'Lettv'' beIe much study from every
point If view, It's morals We're Interest,"
ing. however doubtful It's construction
was a delight It's text was curiously al
teruated between the bare verbal tim
hers required for the development of the
plot and ingenious conversation designed
10 intensity the atmosphere. The COM
pany was so generally excellent that II
recalled the Old Empire Theater stock
company or Mrs. Bingham's first cast
OF The Climbers.
The Times has discussed the. general
question Of the problem play until lis
typesetting machines refuse to set any
more type on the subject They may
not object. however, 10 an indication of
the advance Mr.. Pinero has made since
the DAYS OF the exquisite Mrs. Tan
queray' and the shrinking Madame
Ebbsmith 1t used 10 be that the wife
was unhappy, that her heart throbbed
for some cutlawed Don Juan, and then
What are you going TO do about itF
Nov fl is q single woman circumstance
averts her Wrong-doing; safety shields
her behind the wall of the commonplace;
and all is well There Is hope, even for
Mr.. PinerO.
To Marvel at and Admire.
Disregarding the morals OF Lefty"
however. there is much TO marvel at
and admire in IL. The interest is height
ened by a near approach TO ulystifca-
ton. Even knowing the story in ad-
vance does not help the spectator 10
anticipate what IS 10 follow after the
fan of any curtain The events are not
more numerous or the situations more
unusual than i'm most other modern
plays. but there is twice the suspense
OF the ordinary play. No types were
ever more distinct than those OF Lefty,
Marion Allardyce. Hilda, Vaudeville,
and Letchmere.
The first is a measure for half a mill
Hon girls born of respectable and refined
parentage and thrown on their own re-
sources The tastes are so highly de-
veloped and the means so little 10 in
dulge them. IL Is a truism that precious
few Of this half million would follow
Letty's example, but the type is true in
every other respect.
oliver divers Marion Allardyce is an
inspiration. If any other proof were
needed that Pinero could write a truly
admirable play Il is 10 be found in her
character Maybe he intended IL as
merely bit Of necessary contrast; II
Is fine. nevertheless
Hllda is an admiXture or physical
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-11

fashionable people are stopping AT the
ian during The fishing season.
As q gentleman coach driver Mr. Oh
colt. IL is said. has made the success Of
his career. Ia New York city. at one
or the upper Broadway theatcrs. Mr.
Olcott and Terence" were tho attrac-
tion for seven weeks. and the patronage
was large ana the appreciation marked
at every performance.
AS usual. Mr. Olcott viii sing some
songs appropriate 90 the story. The
four which he has written for Ter
ence" are The Girl l Used to Know. %
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-11
columbia-0Icott in aTerenoe."

Chauncey Olcott comedian and singer,
and one Of the greatest fayorltes on The
stage comes TO the Columbia tomorrow
after an absence OF several seasons pre-
senting for the first time in this city his
play, Terence" dramatic ton OF
Mrs. u. 81. CrOker's pretty novel AZ that
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-11

MY Sonny Boy" MY Own Dear Irish
Queen" and Tick. Tack. Toe. P"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1904-12-11
Chase's-condenzed vaad .viiIe.

Chase's Theater tbs week presents
an abridged Shakespearean play. Miss
Odette Tyler. the distinguished and
beautiful Shakespearcan actress. who
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-09-01
TAX LEGISLATION.

The operations of our present tax
laws are very unsatisfactory. A large
proportion of the intangible personal
property escapes taxation altogether.
Gross irregularities exist which must
be corrected sooner or later. How
ever, I believe it is impossible to Sc
cure a decent tax code under our pres
ent constitution, I am a firm believer
in gross earnings tax for public SER
vice corporations. Such a system
would do away with a fruitful source
of corruption in local as we'll as in
State politics. OF course it will re-
quire a constitutional amendment be-
fore the legislature can devise such a
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-09-01
Democrats Name a Ticket.

The Democrats nominated a State
ticket Tuesday and placed John A..
johnson of St. Peter at the head of
the losing aggregation in the coming
political derby. F. G. Winston of
Minneapolis was nominated for lieu
tenant governor. John E. King of
Red Lake Falls for secretary of State.
Thos. j. McDermott of St. Paul for
attorney general, and Byron J. Mosier
OF Saltwater for treasurer. The other
nominations we're as follows:
Railroad and warehouse commits
sioners E. Hoard of Montevideo;
W. E. Kelso of Hallock.
For judge supreme court, term be-
ginning Jan. l, l9O6-John A. Lovely
OF Albert Lea, Calvin L. Brown of
Morris, Charles E. Otis of St. Paul.
For judge of the supreme court, term
beginning Jan. l, 19O5-John Lind Of
Minneapolis.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-09-01
TWO SUDDEN DEATHS
George Eddy, Village Marshal of Mi
laca, Drops Dead While rlak-
ing an Arrest.
Carl kanitz, a Germany Farmer Does
Morning Chores and Falls
Dead at His House,

George Eddy, village marshal of
the village of Milaca, dropped dead
of heart disease last Saturday night
while making an arrest. He had lust
arrested party and was reaching for
his keys and his handouts when he
was seized with an attack of heart
failure and dropped to the walk in
stantly. He was cared for at once
and a doctor was summoned but it
was found that life was extinct. A
post mortem examination showed that
death resulted from, heart disease.
Mr.. Eddy was a widower and formerly
lived at Elk River. He was a member
of the K. P. lodge at Milaca which
took charge of the remains and es.
corted them to Elk River Tuesday
where the interment took place.
Carl Kanitz, living near the German
Lutheran church north of Princeton
dropped dead early last Tuesday morn.
ing at his home. He arose early in
the morning feeling in his usual health
and went about doing his morning
chores. He came back to the house
and dropped over dead, expiring in.
stantly. He was man little past
sixty years Of age and leaves wife
and a married daughter. Mr.. Kanitz
had one of the best farms in Germany
and was a man we'll liked by those
with whom he was acquainted. The
funeral was held at the house to-day
and the interment was in the Ger.
man Lutheran cemetery.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-09-01
VOLUME XVIII. NO. 3S.

A Fourth and B Fourth-Miss
Semina Madsen* of Sank Centre.
A Fourth and A Third-Miss Mar
garet Quinn* of Grand Meadow.
B Third and A Second-Miss Mat
tie Tibbetts of Princeton.
B Second-Miss Lulu Tidd* of Aus
tin.
A First and B First-Miss Mary
Huse of Princeton.
B First-Miss leila Davis of Anoka.
BricktOn school-Miss Elizabeth
Thompson* of Buffalo.
Over half the corps of teachers are
new, and will enter upon their duties
in school work in Princeton total
strangers, but the school board has
made it's selections with much care
and investigation and there is no
question but what the Princeton
schools will start the new school year
under very favorable conditions.
Prof. Pinney, the new superintend-
ent, has been here several weeks
familiarizing himself with the work
and all the new teachers and those
who were retained, but have been
home, will arrive this week and be
ready for their work Monday morn
ing. The resident teachers have re-
turned from their vacations and out
lngs and are in readiness to take up
their work again.
There will be about fifty new pupils
in the primary department this year,
besides few new ones who usually
enter in the various grades. There is
ample room this year for all scholars,
as the annex to the high school affords
plenty of room for the overflow from
the Whittier school.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-09-01
GREAT GAME OF BALL.
Princeton Second Plays Monticello First
Nine in a Pretty Game.

Princeton Second Plays Monticello First
Nine in a Pretty Game.
The Princeton second nine was de-
feated by Monticello's first team in as
pretty a game of ball as has been seen
upon the latter's grounds this season,
by score of 2 too. Neither one of
the scores were earned, both being
made on errors. Hanson, the Fargo
southpaw. who has been pitching all
the season in the northern league,
pitched the last five innings for Mon
ticello, and while he pitched good ball
was hit more freely than Nelson who
preceded him. Nachbar pitched his
usual good ball allowing but four
scattering hits and striking out six of
Monticello's heavy batters. The score
I by innings:
Princeton ........O Ooo0o0o-O 5 3
Monticello ........... OOO01 &c
Two base hit. Slaback: bases on balls. off
Nachbar2: OFF Hanson 2: struck out, by Mach
bar 6: by Nelson in four innings by Hanson
Hanson 2: passed balls. Skahen 2: Capron 1.
McGee l: hit by pitcher Hanson; left on bases
Princeton 3, Monticello T. Umpire St. Arnold
Time as.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-09-01
A FAIR NEXT WEEK
The Mile Laos County Fair Will be
Held at Princeton September
8, 9 and 10.
If Weather. Permits There Will be a
Good Lot of Exhibits and
Racing and Sports.

HE Mile Laos county fair will open
at Princeton on Thursday, September
Sthiand continue the remainder of the
week Secretary Newbert says that
the indications are that the fair will
be well patronized and that the ex-
hibits this year will be better than for
May years. The season has been a
gc'ass one for the growth Of all grains,
fruits and farm produce and there
ought to be one of the best exhibits
ever made at the county fair.
The list of attractions will be good
unless all signs fail. Secretary New
bert went to the State fair this week to
look up some attractions. The Mile
Laos lake Indians are in doubt as to
whether they will come down in their
war paint and regalia. It was first ar
ranged that they would make the cir
cult of five county fairs for $500, but
this plan failed and now the Mile
Laos county fair officials have made
them an offer of 5000 to attend the fair,
and it is said that Cambridge will
make the red men an offer of 800 to
attend the Isanti county fair.
There will be other attractions,
however. Cambridge and Princeton
will play game of ball on Friday
afternoon and a game will be ar
ranged for the winning team on Sat-
urday afternoon.
There will be several entries for the
races Friday and Saturday. Frank
Smith of North Branch will enter his
PAGER, while A. j. Stoneberg will en-
ter his two running horses, "Dan-
ger' and "Comet.''
Among the attractions that have
been secured are two tent shows,
known as ''The Electric Palace" and
"Magic Temple,'' and a merry-go-
round. The shows are said to be of
moral character and no gambling will
be allowed There will be the Gus
tomary list of privilege features usu-
ally found at fairs.
The Princeton fair is the first fair in
the northern circuit of fairs. The
other four fairs with dates are as fol-
lows: Cambridge, Sept. 12-14: Rush
City, Sept. l4-l6; Pine City, Sept.
1921; Mora, Sept. 21-24.
There will be a good fair and all
should arrange to attend.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-09-01

| 40 not believe there is a single tax
payer in the State of Minnesota who
would begrudge the pittance he will
be called upon to pay. Five or ten
years hence very few of the old veter.
ans will be with us. Let US care for
them while living. It is far better
than erecting shafts of marble and
granite to their memories.
ENFORCEMENT OF LAW.
| pledge myself, if elected governor.
to a. fearless and impartial enforce
ment of all laws on our statute books
which protect the interests of the peo-
pie from the encroachment of corpor-
ate greed and aggression, and to dis
charge the duties imposed on me, in
the Interests of the people, regardless
of party affiliations or geographical
limitations.
CONCLUSION.
Now, in conclusion, I admit that l
have wandered from the subject as.
signed me: 1.-The Republican Pros.
poets in Minnesota from the View
point of Our Standard-bearer.''
believe our intrepid leader, Theodore
Roosevelt, will sweep the State by at
least 100000 majority: that we will
return nine Republican members oil
congress-: that Moses E. Clapp will
be reelected to the United States sen.
ate, and that every nominee on the
Republican State ticket will be elected
by majorities as high as $4,000, and
expect to see the banner county of ST.
Louis cast the largest Republican
vote ever recorded in it's history.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1904-09-01
A Double Wedding.

Yesterday morning Father Levings
Of st. Edwards church had a double
wedding at the church. At nine
O'Clock he united in matrimony John
D. Looney and Miss Agnes A. Nc
Dougall: and Abraham Bergeron
and Miss Margaret Vernon. The
double ceremony was performed in
the presence of the friends and rela-
tives of the contracting parties. Mr..
and Mrs. Looney left on the morning
train for the twin cities and the State
fair. Mr.. and Mrs. Bergeron will go
to housekeeping in their new home at
Brickton, Mr.. Bergeron having
bought the Martin Anderson house at
that place.