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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-08

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. 8.-The
Infantry at Ekaterinoslav has seiz-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-12-08

ODESSA, Dec. 8.-Sixteen hum
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
Ring of Fungus Growth.

Before people studied nature to learn
the truth, and when they delighted in
all sorts of fancies, 1t was claimed that
rings of fungus growths were caused by
the dancing of fairies, by a thunder
bolt entering the ground, or by the work
of moles. Various other equally absurd
explanations have been given. Now we
know that the first fungus plant grow
ing from a spore takes from the soil un-
der and near it all or most of the special
food that the plant requires. Only the
spores from this plant that fall just out
side the exhausted soil will find good
fungus food, and so the circle of success
sive growths widens because only the
spores outside of the ring can find food.
st. Nicholas.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
Prepared Before.

Boxer-I never heard an actor make
a good impromptu speech. Have you?
First Nighter-I have never heard
an actor make an impromptu speech.
Detroit Free Press.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
Il 80" s. sCE1EUER g SONS "$$$$ :
%% New JeweysI AadngC rocas nsl2oS@ Smith ST. g. New BrmswikA Ave S@%
Aged Mountaineer.

Franz Defregger, though 20 years Of
age, spent part Of the past summer in
climbing Tyrolean peaks. some of them
over 10000 feet In altitude.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
Oh EESE
Our Cheese Department is the Most Complete il
the Country.

Roquefort, genuine French
Societee brand, h., 39c
Swiss Cheese, extra old,
very rich, h., 2Oc
Muenster Cheese,
best quality, imported, h., ............2O zoe
Limburger Cheese, finest
September made, h., ........"....1 oc
Leyden Cheese,
choicest Holland, h., ..................25 c
Camembert Cheese,
genuine French, each, ................25 c
Edam Cheese, finest
imported Holland, each, ..............9 5c
Pineapple Cheese,
best American, each, ..................39 SOC
Nogel Ost,
very best Swedish, h., ..........."...2Sc
Myse Ost,
finest Norway, h., .....................13c
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22
E%VAPORATED FRUITS
Largest Assortment. All 1905 Goods.

Apricots, choicest California,
Moorparks, special, lb., ......".......l4 lac
Peaches, large California
fruit, special, h., .........."........14c
Cherries, finest imported
pitted cherries, h., ........"".......,.22c
Sultana Raisins, best
imported 6-Crown, h., ..."......... 13c
Table Raisins, extra
large clusters, h., ......."..........19c
Seeded Raisins, 4 Crown,
full pound pkgs, ....""...-... l2c
Cleaned Currants, fancy,
Zanta fruit, pound pkg, .1oc
Evaporated Apples, finest
New York State, h., ......"..........12c
French Prunes, extra large,
about thirty to the pound, ,..........13c
California Prunes, large,
black, meaty fruit, h., ................ &c
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-12-22

Fairbanks celebrated Chicago
Lard, sold everywhere at Ioc,
only, ID ................. Sc
81 in stamps with 2 lbs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24
1oz7tSomezy and 5zone IN
Wizard efOz. National.

Lolita type or. to bring the comparison
down to modern tirees. on the Eleanor
Robson Merely Mary Ann order, but
minus the pathos- Miss vekes' ambition
is to make the troubie-wearied public
laugh She is an English woman. not
long in this country, and especially
commended for her slavey in Check
ers.''
Every English comedienne should
know how to play a slavey," says Miss
Volzes, .for is not England the homo
of that amusing type which first ma
terialized in the pages in Dickins2 Wit
ness the Warehouses Your long-ago
favorite Lolita made Americans ac-
quainted with the part and there was
much that was fine in her representation.
but really il lacked in those details that
only one long familiar with that original
species Of wonankind is capable OF ap-
preciating- i do not say that realize
my own ideal in this respect. few OF
US are on such good terms with our
selves as to applaud our own actions
and opinions unreservedly. have
had a wearing apprenticeship in the
profession, but it has had Its conpensa-
lions and as / am always on the watch
for the unusual and extraordinary, 1
perhaps get more out OF the dry details
Of everyday existence than most peo-
pie.
Years ago I played with Charles
Manning, an actor sf wide fame. in the
English provinces, and a man who could
not take joke We were performing a
week in Birmingham and the stage
was all cut up with trap doors You
know we English folks are very fond
OF pantomime and spectacle. and stages
all over the kingdom are fitted out
accordingly. Well, we were acting one
OF those substantial English dramas
with a waif. myself, and a hero, Mr.
Manning He was supposed TO have
rescued ME from imminent peril and
then had told him the pathetic story Of
my life
'.At the conclusion and while the raw
edge of tears was still with the audi
ence, Mr.. Manning was supposed to
calculate with much fervor, Gods will
be done He did and then the business
| of the situation requires that he should
step away from me and contemplate me
| sorrowfully. He did. Then one OF those
| traps yawned and just after he had ex-
| claimed Gods viii be done he disap-
peared from view There was a dead
stiffness throughout the theater for q
moment and then We heard He'll in
stentorian tones emanating from the
bottom OF the trap That was too much
| for the audience and myself We all
/ burst out in uproarious mirth, for it
| dawned upon US that he could not b
much hurt and utter such exclama-
l TONS"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24
Queens Galore.
Any Quantity of Them in "The Wizard
of Or

No fairy spectacle would be complete
without a queen OF some sort who pre-
sides over the destinies OF the mortaIs
intruSted TO her protection
The Wizard OF o." the successful
extravaganza which will be seen at the
New National Theater this week, is
particularly prolific in stage queens,
counting no less than four among its
members. There is Lenora Stevens for
instance, who has the role OF Locastra,
the witch Of the North Two years ago
she left the Conservatives at Paris
to take place in the show-girl forces
of Julian Mitchell Miss Stevens still
retains her ambition for grand opera.
and n well-filled bookcase of high-cIass
music is quite as prominent in her
dressing room as is her makeup table.
When the famous POPPY scene in 1.-The
Wizard of or is disclosed to the audi
ence. one of the most striking person.
alities in the group of beautiful girls
posing as flowers is that OF the Poppy
Queen. embodied by Miss Josephine
Clayton Her beauty is of such excep-
tional type that she can not well help
being conspicuous among her confreres
in this scene.
When the poppy scene fades away into
the seni-darkness which accompanies
the snow storm that descendS upon
the flowers. the queen OF the peoples
vanishes with the rest, and in her stead
comes the Snow Queen, perched high
above the snow sprites and mortals be-
low her. The snow queen is Miss Bert
Dean, connely and shapely, and pos
sessed of personal magnetism.
The fourth and most important queen
in the play is Miss Marion Stanley.
who lends the charm of her graces TO
the role of Trixie, prospective queen of
the Land Of Or.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24
Old FaVorites Return.
Actors Well Known Here With sThs
Truth TelIers."

Several Washington favoriteS viii Be
recognized IN the cast OF The Truth
Tellers," which Fred c. Berger viii
present at the Columbia Theater this
week. Robert Rogers and Louise Mack
intosh will be favorably remembered an
former members OF the Lafayette stock
company They made their home In
Washington two seasons, while appear
ing with the stock company, and have
hosts of friends here. Mr.. Rogers win
appear as the Vicar. and Miss Mackin-
tosh as the aunt OF the children in The
Truth Tellers."
Another former stock company IA
verite is Frederic Sullivan. who fire.
quently appeared with the company.
and was also stage manager. He Is the
stage director for The Truth Tellers-"
Miss Frances Nordstrom, a Washington
girl. also has quite a prominent role
in the new play Alfred Hudson. who
will play Tamas, the piper, was for
MANY years a member of the late Sol
Smith RusselIs COMPANY, and Is well
known in Washington.
And TO give further local interest to
the production. all or the properties
have beer made here in Washington hY
Morgan Sherwood, OF the National The
alter staff
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24

and laughing song; three hour swish
OF skirts. of changing scenes, CONFUSING
climaxes and situations uproariousIy.
funny. all OF these will be seen and
heard when the Wells. Dunno. Har-
Ian Company. headed by Miss Mary
Marble. the favorite coincidence nrs-
sents Nancy Brown at the I.af,v-
cite Theater. this week
The scenes of the play are laid at
the court of the Bey OF RaIIvboo
To this court comes Miss Nancy Brown
dashing American marriage broker.
who ventures into the kingdom with
eight beautiful American heiresses. TIE
ruler OF the country. who is In dire need
OF money. wishes TO marry his son 10
one OF the heiresses. He also adyer-
tises at this time that his daughter
will have an immense dowry and Is anx-
ions TO be wed at once. Upon hear
ing this. four impecunious noblemen-a
Frenchman. an Englishman. a German
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24
/. Coming Attractions.
Columbia-"The Dragon Fly"

The new poetic melodrama. The
Dragon Fly" comes TO the Columbia
the week of October , The play Is the
joint work of John Luther Long and
Edward Childs Carpenter. its story an
epic, founded on a situation fascinating
by the potential bearing II has upon the
epoch of a nation. Two stars, Minnie
Seligman and William Bramwell, viii
head the company or loo people, incluG-
ing Sidney Herbert, Haliette Thompson,
Escamillio Fernandez. n. Ogden Crane.
and Ruth Gould. A striking feature OF
the play will be it's incidental music. in
GLIDING an intermezzo by the famous
Russian composer. Wassilli Leps- The
scenery, requiring fdur Cars for it's
transportation. is impressively massive,
and for picturesque beauty and COM
pIeteness of detail should create a SEN
satIon The horses. burros. game cocks,
and dogs used in the production are car
ried by the company IN a palace stock
car
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24
Chase's-Polite Vaudeville.

An especially fine bill is announced f.
Chase's next week, and the first feature
will be the eminent actor. Clay Clement
and his own company in The Earon's
Love Story" The extraordinary at
traction viii be Blanche Sloan. the sis
ter of Tod Sloan, herself the premier
lady jockey OF America. and James Wal
thour and company viii assist in the
presentation of the novel and exciting
racing act entitled, Horse VS.. Cyclist' %
Mr. Walthour is the champion triple
roller cyclist Of the world. Max Wall
don, the great European impersonator,
will portray feminine types. Happy
Jack Gardner, the blackface comedian
and parodist, is listed Kelly and Vio-
Iette, the fashion plate singing duo
Miss Theo Julian, The Belle of the
Bells" the Three CAROLS. and the mo-
ton pictures. entitled Stolen by the
Gypsies," are the other promising ad-
ditiOrS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24
Esther Lyon mite Truth ZsZZe1S." [olUmb1a
ORIGIN OF ENCORE
DUE TO LOUIS XIV
Prerogatve of Magnificent Monarch" Not Enjoyed by
the People for Cenury-French Don't Cry
Encore But Bis

The beginning Of the encore dates back
to some time between 1645 and 1903,
probably about $780, when Louis XIV
demanded the repetition of certain parts
OF an opera. The opera was by Cor
nellie. Fontanelle, and Boileau, which
was sung before his majesty. and the
King was so pleased with certain parts
that he asked to have them repeated.
II took fully century for the ordinary
operagoers to obtain the Kings preroga-
tive for themselves. IT came about in
this way: Gluck had produced an opera
which had been a failure, but having
rewritten the worst parts he produced
it again. One or two songs were ac-
cepteti by the audience with applause.
and one in particular was demanded a
second time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24

The most remarkable encores on record
are those which were insisted upon by
thcslate King of Bavaria. Before he was
known to be insane, when merely
thought eccentric, he had plays per-
formed before him as the sole auditor.
the curtain rising at midnight. If he
liked the play he insisted on having
1t repeated at once But unlike most
encore fiends. he paid literally for
them.
Though our word encore is adapted
from the French, they themselves do
not make use of 1t in this connection.
They call Bis, bis" and obtain a repe-
ution- The borrowed French word and
the Italian "Altra volta" have never
been very popuar with English-speaking
people
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24
Won the Beauty Prizes.
Miss Maud Fealy's Unsought Triumph
in Paris Three Years Ago

1t IS singular thing that those OBJ
jects least desired often come unbiddeu-
Miss Maude Fealy for instance. has
never laid claim 10 the possession of
exceptional beauty. yet she is probably
the most extensively photographed
young woman on the stage today, and
without her knowledge one OF her photos
won the beauty contest in Paris three
years ago. Miss Feaiy wishes TO Be
judged and remembered for her work
alone. yet she finds it impossible to
escape from the photographers camera.
II she goes TO photographer TO have
one portrait taken. he usually insists
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24

politan Grand Opera Company. The
Nichols sisters. in their new Topsy act,
will win more laughter and applause
than ever before Their latest songs
Include Daniel" Listen to the Big
Brass Band "Ephriam," and Plead
in 10 You" The sensational Dollar
troupe of lady and gentlemen acrobats
has been secured. offering feats that
hitherto have been deemed impossible
of accomplishment. Other features are
the noted foreign equilibrist Alfonso
Silvano; the Taylor twin sisters in
their fancy and trick roller skating act
Pete Baker. the ever popular German
humorist. and the motion pictures.
Problem"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24
Chase's-Polite Vaudeville.

May Vokes. in THE Model Maid" will
be the laughter-awakening feature of
the Chase bill this week, and it is be-
lieved there has never been a more de-
lightful feature in polite vaudeville than
Miss Vokes and her little comedietta,
said TO be reminiscent OF Merely Mary
Ann" but devoid of the pathetic ele-
ment. Miss Vokes keeps her audience
convulsed with merriment by the same
admirable Characterization assumed
by her In Checkers" the racing play,
IN which she was last seen here re-
Gently. She Is supported by Neil Nc
Cay. The grand opera trio will be heard
in glorious melodies from grand operas
1t is composed of Miss Blanche La
Vigne, Sig. Abramoff and William Kan
ten. and they are appearing by arrange
inent with Herr Conried. of the Metro
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24
Academy-"Queen of the Highbinders. /"

Queen OF the Hign5inders," which
will he seen at the Academy on Monday,
October .. is said to be the most eiab Dor
ate production Of this kind which ~
a. Woods has ever given. The COM
pany numbers thirty-five people and car
ries two carloads OF scenery and effects.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24
Lyceum-"Miss New York, Jr."

The ever welcome Miss New York,
jr.," company comes to the Lyceum The
alter, commencing this week Wherever
the company has appeared this season
it has been crowned with public ap-
prevail Fun, frolic, fantastic features,
novelties, original, catchy music and
grand chorus of beautiful maidens, be-
witching soubrettes, bright comedians,
and a grand array of vaudeville talent
are a. few of the elements of this COM
many. The program is so arranged that
each one is given an opportunity to dis
NAV his or her ability to the best adj
vantage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24
Academy-"The Millionaire Detective"

At the Academy commencing tomor-
row night 1.-The Millionaire Detective"
will have Its first presentation in this
city, with Howard Hall as the star.
1.-The Millionaire Detective" makes an
absorbing evenings entertainment. The
play is the joint work of Charles E
Blauey and Mr. Hall The scenes are laid
IS and about New York. the climaxes
coming in the atmosphere OF the stock
exchange. "Frenzied finance" which has
recently attracted so much attention OF
the readers OF newspapers and in fjnan-
cial circles, Is exploited in clever and
entertaining manner. An electrical illu-
sion is introduced with startling effect
in the third act
The production abounds in rich and
bizarre scenic effects. 1t has a coherent
plot and Is full OF exciting situations
which display great ingenuity and origi-
naity. Mr.. Hail has adequate support,
including Anna Hollinger, Blanche
Ryan. Nettie Foster, Viola Vanderhoof.
William Stuart. and N B. Streeter-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24
Stardom Ahead of Her.
May Vokes to Abandon Vaudeville.
One of Her Amusing Experiences.

May vokes. at Chase's this week, has
star0orn just ahead of her. The goal
of her ambition lies only a ways beyond
At the conclusion of her present Yaude-
vile season Miss Vokes will begin pre-
parations for a tour of the big price
theaters in comedy somewhat after the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24
At the Theaters.
New National-"The Wizard of o."

AT the New National Theater tomor-
row night new edition of THE Wiz
ard of Or will be disclosed to view.
Americans may take pride in the fact
that 1.-THE Wizard of Or" Is undoubtedly
the best spectacular extravaganza of
the present day. The originality of
characterization IN this modern fairy
tale is well exemplified in the Scarecrow
and the Tin Woodlisa. two characters
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24

in this. one of the brightest of musical
comedies now before the public. The
scenic effects are elaborate in the ex-
treme and the chorus. made up OF de-
cidedly pretty girls. is well versed in
the art OF wearing the handsome gowns
bewitchingly. and singing and dancing
in most fascinating manner
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24
Lafayettt-"Nancy Brown"

A big FAST of comedy artists; dozen
catchy songs. famous throughout the
country, as well as several new ones.
just creeping into popularity: a chorus
OF pretty girls. blondes and brunettes.
statuelque and petite; roIlicking mirth
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24
Lafayette-"The Serio-Comic Gov
erness"

The Serio-Comic Governess," isreal
Zangwills comedy written TO music.
will be the attraction at the Lafayette
week of October 2. Miss Nellie Beau
mont. one of the best singing actresses
on the American stage. and Henry
V. Donnelly. who will be res smbered
as one of the fun makers o. "a team OF
Gerard and Donnelly. wx sAs fhe stars
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24
uzoeMdck1ntoM. IN
The H-Ukh HlleY3 G6nhs.

and a Russian--immediateiy start out
for Ballyhoo The Crown Prince. how
ever. falls in love with Nancy Brown
and the Princess with an American
drummer. who has been discovered
pasting advertisements On the sacred
white elephant. The drummer !mpe--
sonates the Crown Prince. however. and
after getting himself and all the others
into lots of trouble. finally manages
with the help of Nancy Brown 10
straighten matters out satisfactorily.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24
Columbia-"The Truth Tellers.n


THE Truth Tellers." a comedy by
Martha Morton. in which five children
are the central figures, will be produced
at the Columbia Theater tomorrow
night, under the management of Fred
G. Berger. This is the same play which
Mr. Berger tried OUT in Washington
three years ago, when he was manager
of the Lafayette stock company, under
the title of THE Little Pilgrims" He
has now gathered together a strong
company. headed by Miss Maude Fealy.
who viii be seen in the role OF Ernes-
tine, the sixteen-year-old girl who
comes with her little brothers and sis
tiers from the Scotch home of their
father TO seek the protection of a
maiden aunt living in London.
The five children are accompanied by
old Tamas. faithful Scotch piper, who
keeps watch over them. The children
have been impressed by their father to
always speak the truth. They are proud
Of the fact that they have always
spoken the truth. But when they are
brought face to face with modern Lon
con society they find that truth is al
most unknown there.
The little army of truth tellers con-
sists of Ernestine, Sir Thomas, aged
twelve; Honor, aged ten; Crystal, aged
eight. and little George, aged six These
children dominate and control every sit
uatien of the play, yet ii is by no means
a play for children alone. Mr.. Berger
says that Il is a play for children and
grown-up children of all ages. In addi-
| ton TO the long cast OF thirty-four peo-
| pie, this interesting play employs tn,
services of one horse. five Shetland
ponies. st. Bernard dog, two sheep.
| cow, a parrot, and monkey.
| Miss Fealy resigned her position a:
| leading lady with Sir Henry Irving II
| order TO create the role of Ernestine ii
| ''The Truth TalIers" Orme CaIdar<
will be seen as the Irishman, Kildare
| and others in the cast are Alfred Hud
| son. Robert Rogers, Frank Mcdonald
| George D. Parker. John Denton. Prime,
| Miller, Palmer. Collins. Esther Lyon
Louise Macintosh, Blanche Mouiton
| Frances Nordstrom. Sidney Carlyle
Cora Quinton, and Leanor Powers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1905-09-24

so odd and comical that they would
alone insure the success OF the produc-
ton. t
The Wizard of or" exceeds in at
tractiveness all previous spectacles.
Scene after scene OF bewildering beauty
is disclosed to the audience, until finally
the resources of the stage manager. the
scenic artist, and the machinist seem TO
have been exhausted The FIVE score
clever people appearing in 1.-The Wizard
of Or" keep the audience continually
amused. and ii would take a pretty
blase individual to discover a duh mo-
ment in the performance Among the
features in this seasons production Is
football satire by Montgomery and
Stone which is declared TO be a genuine
novelty. Attention is called to the fact
that a popular priced matinee for the
children will be given on Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1905-07-10
JOHN zEHENSKOW'S BATH
FINALLY PROVES FATAL
Fails to Rally From Shock and Ex
piTes at the Emergency
Hospital.

Although it was believed that John
ZehenslSow. twenty-one years old, of 1222
New York avenue northwest, would re-
cover after being rescued at the bathing
beach on Saturday afternoon. he failed
TO rally when taken to the Emergency
Hospital, and died yesterday morning
Coroner hewitt was informed and gave
a certificate of death by accidental
drow ming.
Zehenskow went to the beach with
several friends. oil of whom could swim,
although lie could not.r While playing
in the water he became excited. and in
trying TO get away from a lad who was
splashing water on him, got over his
head While he screamed and struggled
to keep his head above water. John Her
rity, a life guard at the beach, swan
to his side and pulled him out as he was
going down for the third time
He had swallowed a great deal of
water. and also suffered from nervous
shock and fright
The funeral was held this afternoon at
the Hohoo Sholom Temple, on II street,
between Sixth and Seventh streets
Mr. GoldStein, a member of the con-
gregation OF the temple. read the service
over the remains
Interment Will be made in Congress
sional Cemetery.