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The Washington herald., 1907-03-10

there seems no prospect that Novels viii
be seen in Washington this season. as the
time allotted to him in this country has
been appOrnoned between Boston, New
York, and Philadelphia. There is little
doubt if Novelli could be brought here for
a couple of performances in characters
with which our theatergoers are familiar
and there is no public in the country IA
miliar with a wider range of standard
plays-the brief engagement would be
both an artistic and financial success.
Whatever may be happening TO the So
called legitimate stage there is no ques-
ton the vaudeville stage is being elevated.
at least in spots, and will be elevated
some more next season, If the reports
about the coming production Of playlets
by noted dramausts are to be credited.
II is said that next season most of the
best-known playwrights Of this country
and England, as well as a few Of France
and Germany. will be represented on our
vaudeville stage by one-act sketches. some
Of which are already in existence ana
others to be specially written 10 order.
in this connection are Henry Arthur
Jones, J. NJ. Barrie, Franz Won Shonthan.
A. W. Pinero, Charming Pollock. and
Winchell Smith. All these writer's have
done creditable work, some Of them work
Of very high class.
The production of short pieces by them
in vaudeville viii have an excellent ten
dency elevating still further the tone
OF the low-priced houses, and giving to
their patrons wholesome entertainment
with a considerable literary flavor and
value. It is said the returns in way of
royalties 10 the authors of the playlets
produced in the twice-a-day houses are
very handsome, which, of course. largely
accounts for the rush of noted dramatists
TO contribute their works for the uplifting
OF the taste of the populace.
It isn't at all surprising that Richard
Mansfield shows an inclination to get
from under Peer Gynt." for of all the Sc
we're criticism the New York press has
subjected him to. the severest was occa-
stoned by his recent appearance there in
his siashed version of the Ibseu dramatic
poem. Il is given out that NausHcId's
reason FOR contemplating the abandon
ment of Peer Gynt' is the great strain
imposed on his physique and intellect by
the eXactiOns Of the title role. In which he
is called ON practically TO play three dif-
ferent parts. as the hero advances I'm
years. WiCkedness, and worthlessncss.
This alleged reason for his abandonment
of the play viii not make much of a hft
with most of the people who have seen
him in il. Their disposition WAS t. re-
gard Peer as a rather restful part for
the actor. making no greater demands on
his powers than q morning walk with
some incidental changes Of costume and
makeup But il can readily be- he
lieved the reading of the New York crit
icisms proved a great strain on Mans
fields nervous system, which is never too
we'll under control No doubt he passed
through cycle of severe brain-storms
during the first week OF his metropolitan
engagement. and has had q recurrence of
them at frequent intervals since. when
he reflected anew on the jeering comment
with which his latest production IVES re-
ceived by the New York critics.
MAURICE SPLAIN
The Washington herald., 1907-03-10
THREE CHARITY SHOWS.
Belsseo TheHter VIII Have society
Performances Easter Week.

There viii be an unusual demand on
the patronage of Washington's smart set
during Easter week. as three different
charity benefits are 10 be presented at the
Belasco Theater on the evenings OF the
nTSt week after Lent. 10 which society is
expected to turn out in force.
The latest announcement Of such n hon.
eft is the performance which VIII he
given under the personal direction OF Mr.
George = Bentley who has for wears
given his aid to the most fashionable
amateur charitable productions in this
city. Mr. Bentley has become. as il were.
necessary factor In the ARRANGEMENT Of
successful charities in the theatrical linz,
oil entertainment. and he has made a host
OF friends among WashinCtOn's most
prominent society folk Nj Bentley has
secured the evening Of Thursday. April
Tor his production, and he viii Ofer on
mat GATE what will no doubt prove 10 be
hls best effort. burlesque on The Music
Master in which David Warfeld has
achieved such remarkable success. and q
statuette in one act entitled Honor
Avenged"
Besides these two comedies. which v-iil
be interspersed with cleverlv written
songs and specially arranged dances. Mr.
Bentley will also offer the song cvrIe
In Persian Garden" by Liza Leh-
mann The latter number Will be rem
deTed by four wel,-known professional
singers, who have been engaged for its
presentation. Miss Edith Luckett. one Of
the popular girls in the younger set If
society, viii be seen in the leading role
OF the comedies. Miss Luckett's success
IN professional as well as amateur theat-
rlcals, together with the opportunities
that will be afforded her in this per
torrance. give promise Of winning the
praise and appreciation of her many local
associates
The Washington herald., 1907-03-10
Richard Golden Ia 'The Tourists,
the Attraction at the BeInsco.

'TEe Tourists who make weeks
stop at the BeIssco Theater. beginning
tomorrow night, ranks as one Of the big
Shubert successes OF the season. The
piece had very long runs in New York
and Boston. The book and lyrics are by
r.. II. Burnside. In The Tourists Mr..
Korker has one or two song hits which.
his admirers predict, VIII be more popu-
lar than anything in "The Belle Of New
York He has FIN addition written some
solos for the prima donna and some en-
sembIe numbers that merit serious atten-
ton
Tn writing The book. Mr. Burnside has
chosen for his scene the mythical town of
Rangapang. In Hindustan. The whole sur
rounding country IS under the domination
Of the Raiab OF Rangapang. whose pecuI-
lar pcuchaut is the kidnapping Of foreign
ladies to add 20 the variety Of his narem.
Into these barbaric surroundings Mr.
Burnside brings two parties Of American
tourists, composed chiefly of young girls
ana an American student. accompanied
by tutor and a guardian, who con-
stantly inrerferes with the operation Of
the love scheme. One complication fol-
lows another. until both parties md them
selves prisoners of the Rajah
Mr.. Burnside's lyrics are said 10 be
uuSl8g and brilliant. and add much 70
the entertaining qualities OF The Tour
ISIS In scenery and costumes Il is
promised the production VIII equal any of
the previous efforts of the Messrs Shu-
bert in this field Richard Golden is the
principal comedian. assisted by Elizabeth
Spencer. prima donna soprano. and such
condolences as Georgia O'Ramey, Louise
Barthel. and Marguerite Starr. Alfred
Froom. a veteran Of comic opera. Robert
Aigier Charles w Meyers. Fred Frear.
Charles Airing. T. Kek Schnling. and Al
bert Cahill are also in the company.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-10
sunday Evening Entertainment.

a varied and interesting entertainment
IS announced for the Symonds concert
at the BelascO Theater tonight Besides
the usual beautiful motion pictures which
have become such feature Of these con-
certs. several special features have been
engaged. which viii include, by special
request OF several prominent citizens. the
appearance Of Miss Georgia Miller Nc
Donald. who possesses a remarkable con-
tralto voice. She viii render a choice Sc
lection Of songs. The popular comedian,
sam Drane, viii deliver his famous mon
oiogue on current events; Mr. c. A. Ze-
laya son OF the president Of Nicarag qua,
win give piano recital and the local
favorite. Mr. Spencer. viii be heard in
the latest illustrated songs.
Mr. Mayer has engaged as Il special at
traction for his concert tonight the ser
vices Of Miss Esther Wallace. the prima
donna. who is well known 20 theater-
goeTs Of Washington. Miss Wallace will
sing two popular ballads, with illustrated
slides. La Petite Alma is also booked
for tonight with an entirely new set
Of motion pictures. consisting Of some Of
the newest and clearest pictures made.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-10
THE WEEKS PLAY BILLS.
Fay TemBletOn I'm "FOrty-five Min
utes from Broadway at National.

utes from broadway" at National.
After nine successive weeks Of what
may be termed straight dramatic at
fractions, the National Theater this week
enters the field of music, song, and dance,
Fay TempIeton and her company in Klaw
x Changers production of George NJ
Cohan's new music play. ''Forty-five
Minutes from Broadway" begins an en-
gagement of one week at the National
Theater tomorrow night, with afternoon
performances Wednesday and Saturday.
Miss Templeton will undoubtedly re-
ceive a warm welcome. Her part, Plain
Mary, a servant girl. is declared TO he
entirely different from anything she has
ever done, and in it she is said tie dis
play excellent ability and real emotional
power
"Forty-iye Minutes from Broadway
also furnishes another character which
wall attract much attention. This is the
part of Kid Burns, retired prize fighter
the opposite role TO that played by Miss
TempletOn. This character gives express
sion 70 great deal Of common sense
philosophy in most piquant and enter
tanning slang. Victor Moore plays the
part From the standpoint of scenery
and costumes the piece is said to be
maguitcently put on. There are three
acts The scenes, which represent the
exterior of the Castleton mansion in the
morning. the drawing-room at night. and
the railroad station the next morning
arc al laid IN New Rochelle. n. Y. which
IS exactly 'fOTty-fiVe minutes from
Broadway" Miss Templeton sings two
songs during the performance that for
originality and comical rendering are said
10 be hard 10 equal. The chorus is not a
large one bat is said to make up In the
beauty OF its members whatever il may
lack in numbers.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-10
NOTES OF THE STAGE.


Charles Frohman has arranged for the
immediate production in London of
"Brewster's Millions" now running at
the Hudson Theater in New York
Miss Mary MannerIng has been i'll with
the grip for several days at Springfield.
Mass She is now improving. and hopes
to resume her tour in Glorious Betsy
in few days.
Richard Mansfield is preparing to
sheive Peer Gynt' on the plea that ne Is
threatened with nervous collapse because
Of the strain Of portraylng the three
phases OF the character This is as good
an excuse for getting rid Of his dramatic
incubus as any other Mansfield might
invent.
The new play on which Leo Dftricb-
stein has been at work for some time is
called The Ambitions Of Mrs. AIcott. %
1t will be produced in New York next
month, with the author in the leading
male role. The scene of the play Is laid
in Washington. and the characters are
Senator's and Ambassadors. their wives
and families. and people like that
Acton Davies. in the New York Evening
Sun, says that any one desiring to be com
pletely cured Of ge0rgebernardshawitis
has only to attend a single performance
of 'WidoWerS' Houses the Shaw play
that was produced this week at the
Herald Square TheateT, New York That
will do the business The play. according
10 Davies. rs so common. so sordid and
81 rel w.
quality that il seems curious thar any
manager should think it worth while to
dig it out of its reasonable obscurity.''
Probably Acton is "a shade preiudiccd
against Shaw.
The business men of PaWtuclot. r. T..
have begun a crusade against the stage
habit of making that town the butt of
all sorts of jokes. At Providence thea
ter few nights ago one of the actors de-
clared he wouldn't let his Waterbury
watch stop at the best hotel i'm Paw
tucket, whereupon the Pawtucket Bust
ness Mems Association lodged a protess
with the manager of the theater And
10 prove there couldn't be any founda-
ton in actual conditions for the fling al
Pawtuckct hotels. it WAS shown the ac-
tor who got OF the joke was stopping at
what is generally admitted to DE the
worst hotel iH Providence. And thus the
elevation of the stage goes merrily en-.
Eddie Foy is having as much trouble
hlling the leading female role i'm Tho
Orchid the new play he is rehearsing in
New York. as Mrs Leslie Carter had i'm
finding play in which to fiji the leading
female role. After engaging two or
three women for the part who on re-
hearsal proved Incompetent Eddie iov- /
fully found he could get Emma Janyjer /
and eagerly engaged her. Then along
came the lawyers Of Richard earle and /
threatened To make a little faded flower
of The Orchid" should Miss Janvier an 4
pear in il. SO she had TO be turned out /
in the cold. Then Adele Richie was en- 1
gagged, but she didn't like her part ana 4
quit and now Amelia stones name is
down for the moment on the Foy list.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-10
.sTn Persian Garden

What will probably prove the most ar
tstic feature Of the performance 20 be
given under the direction Of Mr.. George
A. Bentley at the BeIasco Theater on the
evening Of Thursday, April 4. VIII be
the presentation OF In "a Persian Car
den" This brilliant song cv-.c. the work
OF the noted English composer. Miss Liza
Lehman. includes numerous solos. duets
trios, and quartets. III separate songs
with musical threa' which gives them
unity The music rms uHiuterruptedly
nine whole stanzas. and fragments of
-four others from the famous "Rubaiyat."
and the musical treat 1ent alternates be-
tween senteutious deClamatory style. half
song and half chant and q broader.
more symmetrical meIot-. "Tn Per
sian Garden was FIRST PRESENTED with
great success by Mr.. Ben Davis. the ia
nous Welsh tenor, Nine Albini the dra-
matte soprano of the Covent Garden
Opera; Miss Hilda Wilson. the concert
c0ntraltO. and Mr.. David Bisphan the
celebrated American barvtone TIA Mr.
Bentley's production the cast win be as
follows. Soprano, bliss Edna Burgess
Doe. contralto. Mrs William r. Reed.
tenor. MIR. Joseph J.. Battle; barry tone. Mr.
William Hopkins
This quartet is TOO well known i'm Wash.
ingtOn 20 require further comment here.
except that their rendition OF "In Per
sian Garden viii give that artistic touch
which Mr. Bentley has always required
as a feature Of his productions.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-10
Harry Clay Blaney in The BOY Be-
hind the Gun" al the Majestic.

Charles f. and Harry Clay Bluney. who
are among the most industrious Of this
counuy's dramatic producers, offer this
week at the Majestic new war play
The Boy Behind The Gun" dealing with
some of the most stirring incidents of the
late Japanese-Bussian war. This play was
dian. Harry Clay Blaney, and in it the
clever little fellow Is said to have end
less opportunity for the display of the
abilities which make him one Of the Lead
Ing comedians on The popular price stage
The Washington herald., 1907-03-10
lin the Bishops Carriage" with Jes-
sic BusIey, at the Columbia.

AtE nAAAeyg NJ HAe AOluhl DIR
in the Bishops Carriage" Charming
Pollocks stage story of Miss Miriam
Michelson's novel, which viii be pre-
scented at the Columbia Theater on Mon
day night, is a variant Of the Leah
KIeschna" and "Raffies" themes. The
construction Is said TO be clever and the
dialogue bright. The play opens just after
Nance Olden has robbed Edward Ramsay
the tipsy Wall street broker, at the
Grand Central Station. and has made her
escape In Bishop Van Wagenen's car
rlage. The bishop in his sOlicitude for the
girl, whose brain he believes TO be affect
ed, takes her to the home Of his friend.
Mrs. Ramsay. Nance goes willingly
enough, little expecting that she is being
taken to the home Of the man she has
just robbed, or that she viii find there
her friend Tom DOrgan, playing the role
OF waiter The only one OF the party at
Ramsay's who sees through Nance and
Toms little game Is Latimer, a man Of
the world, with plenty Of money and
leisure. which hs devotes chiefly to the
study Of cTiminology. He compels Nance
ami DOrgan 10 diSg0rge their loot there
by gaining the hatred of the man. but as
be permits them 20 Depart unmolested.
he gains the gratitude Of the girl In the
next act Nance exhibits her gratitude by
admitting D0rgau 20 Latimers apart
mentss whittier she has come 10 De re-
formed, but Latimer catches them IN the
act or loOtiug his rooms and turns the
man over 10 the police, He Furnishes
Nance by putting her or the stage
The play is handsomely mounted, and
interpreted by a cast Of players that
includes Jessie BusIey. Byron Douglas,
James Kcane. Frank G.. Bangs. jr., Rose
EytiuEe. and Samuel Reed
The Washington herald., 1907-03-10

zled critics why they were obliged 70 rack
their tired brains for phrases TO describe
their failure 10 grasp its meaning and
purpose. In the course OF a general con
versation. she said:
I speak with hesitation about Mr..
Mansield's production, but It seems 10
me very poor. No one has a chance but
Dir. Mansfield. Take the Dovre King. He
Is reduced 70 very little in this produc-
ton. At Christiania he was played by A
famous low comedian. and he and Lynd-
berg raised shouts Of laughter At first
he was furiously funny, then gradually
a grotesquely mysterious effect was pro-
duced which I miss here.
'Lyndberg made the Green Clad One
the symbol Of sin. but she was alluring
sin. represented by a beautiful woman
How different here
Asses death scene IS presented in ths
Mansfield production so that all the or
poTtunity for acting goes to Peer This
scene is sacrificed for the stars vauitv
In the production under Ibsen Asses death
struggles were made vital part Of the
scene and gave an added pathOs 10 this
part Of the play.
I nave seen it stated that the scenery
Of the original production was poor That
/ is not so. Mr.. Lyndberg is a sort az Be
lascO. Certainly his scenic effects were
equal TO the Mansfield production.
And under Grieg's direction there were
thirty viOlins in the orchestra. Tho
strings helped to bring out the beauty os
the music. Here, I think, the brasses' are
much too prominent and the strings in
adequate
Mr.. Lyndberg's Peer was a phantasv-
dream flight. Here the play is not in a
clear key, and nobody gets a chance but
Peer
One OF the interesting announcements
Of the week touches Cecilia LOTUS. now
with the Weber musical show. She is 10
pass under Henry Miler's management
and appear at the head OF her own com
pany again next season. There have been
rumors to that effect for some time. but
now the reports are confirmed. The We
hicle has not yet been selected Miss
Lotus SAYS she has a play. but is not
sure thar il viii suit Mr. Miller.
Ethel Barrymore is 10 withdraw Cap
tain links and appear in "a new play By
John Galsworthy at the Empire. on Mon
day, March IS The new vehicle deals
with the unemployed in England. Tt IS
called The Silver Box and Is said to
afford TO Miss Barrymore a role different
from any in which she has ever been
seen.
The Lion and the Mouse" which had
a prosperous run at the Lyceum. Is ap-
preaching its end. and the company viii
either be transferred 10 another theater
in town or be sent on the road in short
time
"On Parole" in which Charlotte Wal
keT and Vincent Serrano are appearing at
the Majestic, is gradually winning favor
and is drawing increased patronage.
'Brewster's Millions which was
crowded out Of one theater by the incom-
ing of Richard Mansfield is now installed
at the Hudson, following the "Hypo-
critics"
Etienne Girard0t is appearing in his
original creation Of the title role ~
"ChaTley's Aunt III the Lincoln Square.
and the farce is enjoying 4 revival Of its
Old popularity PRED +. sCHRADER.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-10
Hurled Back the Compliment.

From the New York Telegraph.
There was a near-riot at Rector's yes
terday when Wells Hawks accused sam
Bernard Of being a better actor than
Richard Mansfield
There was a loud crash of broken Eng
lish and strange and suffering sounds
Ike settler syphons swept by brain
storms. Mr.. Bernard declared himself
as committed to a firm and immovabIe
belief in the unassailabIe and unap-
preached wOrseness of his own acting in
tragic roles and offered to go TO court
ana Peer Gynt any one who held 20 Mr..
Mansfield
His def caused the riot.
All the janiiors and some Of the mag
mates threw things. and bright vounr
dramatist muzzled Mr. Bernard with d
pancake and led him struggling away.
Manager L. S. TAYLOR. of the BslaSco
Theater, has again secured the record Of
banner house, The MiIler-Anglin conn
pany in The Great Divide" having ON
Monday night played TO a cash record
business for one night. Manager Taylor
says he could have sold room on Ia
fay cite Park benches If the Commission
erS would have permitted. So great was
the demand for seats. ONLY during the
phenomenal engagement or David War
field was this business c1@sle5. Meme q
Bcrnhardt's performances sn shsS cily
last season equallcd tac tc,a. caSa re-
ceipts for the specia, cSa6rUcGt ~
The Great Divide
It is back to ''Zaza loy Mis- leslie Car
ter, and at the tail end or tbe season. too.
after wasting no end az time. money. and
temper on fruitless schemes Tor the pro
duetion of new plays or old ones under
new names Manager William Harris IS
the man who has now taken hold 81 Mrs.
Carriers affairs and induced her 70 re-
turn to her old play and take to the road
in it.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-10

The play depicts decisive incidents Of the
Oriental war, the pictures shown being
the San Francisco Yacht Club, a Japa-
nese tea garden with attendant geisha
girls, the Russian military hospital at
Port Arthur, the japanese government
buildings at Tokyo. and a reproduction OF
the battle of the Sea of Japan, with Adj
miral TogOs flag ship as the center. In
this last named scene four Calling guns
are sued The production is said 10 be a
complete and correct one. The company
IN addition to Harry Clay Blaney, includes
that Well known American Coincidence.
Kitty Wolfe; a trOup OF Royal Guards OF
Japan. eight geisha girls, and twenty-five
others.
This attraction comes 90 the Majestic,
starting with a matinee tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-10
Cunning, the Jail Breaker, and the
star show Girls at the Lyceum.

Cunning. the Jail breaker, the man who
laughs at haTdcuffs. shackles, bars, bolts
and prison cells. will be an extra attrac-
ton at the Lyceum for the week, COM
mencing Monday matinee. Cunning Is
said to be the king at this line Of work
and claims 10 have escaped from prison
cells in almost every State in the Union
During his engagement here he viii per
form many wonderful feats, and invites
police or public TO bring any sort Of re-
straining devices they have in their pos
session 10 the theater and try them on
him. The Star Show Girls offer a pleas
ing bin in three-act farce comedy
called "DOpey Dan" 1t is said to be re-
plete with funny situations. and besides
twenty-four show girls the cast includes
Charles Nichols. James Mackey, John
Raker, Jim Dixon, and Frank Graham.
Among the features are the lady zuaves
and the roller skater girls
The Washington herald., 1907-03-10

Genius is not expected to be hampered
by the restrictions that are binding on
ordinary mortals. and so probably
thought Mr.. Mansfield when he truncated
Schiller's Don Carlos" and now again
Ibscn's Peer Iynt" to fit his artistic
stature. But this time an accusing angel
has risen against him and he cannot es-
cape with the goods.
Hilda Englund, a Norwegian actress. is
ia town. She was the Ase with the first
Peer Gynt-August Lyndberg. who is now
director Of the National Theater ut Stock
holm-in the original production at Chris
,iania in 1896, under the personal super
vision Of Ibsen and his friend. George
BraHdes. the International critic. when
Gricg himself conducted his immortal
music TO the play. Miss Englund has
played Ase in Copenhagen. St. Peters
burg. Berlin, Stockholm and the capital
OF Finland
The distinguished actress was asked to
give her impression OF the Mansfield YER
sion OF Peer Gyat and her remarks
may furnish a clew to some Of the puz-