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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-11-29
An American theatrical manager or

An American theatrical manager pro
poses to put a stage in the largest
steamships, and relieve the tedium of
the voyage by plays every night To
many travellers the pleasure of an
ocean voyage consists largely in leav-
ing behind as far as possible the labors
and entertainments peculiar to the
land
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-11-29

A Michigan man wrote message on
a boadstool stating he was ABOUT to
commit suicide. But as he did not eat
the toadstool his friends think he has
eaten his words Queer world.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-11-29

And now a woman Is called insane
because she held three bright dollars
IN her hand and spoke to them. If
money talks, why may not a woman
converse with it?
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-11-29

Cut an Irish potato in half up h ri
Of the pieces in the brickduS' ,irps
Is generally used for cleaning - tb
Rub the blade of the knife aDO
stain will Immediately disappear
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-11-29

Mrs Russell Sage Is said to be tired
Of receiving suggestions as to what she
should do with her money. How un-
grateful!
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-11-29

Board, the Isthmian Canal Commits
sion, the Secret Service Department
and some other branches of the nation
al government that have to use Offices
in New York. But they all together
occupy much less space than that de-
voted to the use Of the various branch
es Of the tariff collection service.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-11-29

A girl has publicly announced that
she has no intention of marrying. Rea-
son for making the announcement: She
Is worth 100000.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-11-29

The setsmograph may know all about
an earthquake, but we must depend on
the telegraph for a list Of the killed
and injured.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-11-29

After a while the weather bureau
may find some way Of employing a
force Of aeronauts to push the clouds
away when we get tired Of them.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-11-29

China is to be a constitutional mon.
archy from now on, but it is likely that
1t will be quite a long time before
many Of the Chinese people find it out
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-11-29

According to an Australian physi-
clan, sour milk is the elixir Of life,
Perhaps he has a grudge against some
ice company and is trying to get even.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-11-29
The PIagfarisS.

Father" said Rollo, what is pla
giarist?"
"A plagiarist, my son, is klepto
maniac who lacks the courage to take
anything which the police could be
called on to protect. "-Washingtor
Star.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-11-29

Now that the pure food law Is in eff
feet, we can begin to live longer.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-11-29

Men like to be coaxed, but there is
not one woman in ten who knows
where coaxing ends, and nagging be
gins
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1907-11-29

Seven men out of ten who get into
trouble are able to trace their downfall
to side issues
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
The COIumbia-BronsOn Hownrd.s
"Aristocracy."

! The sixth week OF the engagement NJ
the Columbia Theater COMPANY will ne
inaugurated tomorrow evening with a
/ revival that should. in many wavs. prove
notable Of Bronson Howard's "Aristoc-
racy," which is generally regarded as
one Of the strongest society comedy
dramas and keenest satires on modern
wealth that an American playwright has
yet written. Although il has not been
seen in Washington within a decade.
"AristoCraCy" takes rank with Bronson
Towards Shenandoah" and "The Hen
rietta.' 1t differs from them in theme
but duplicated their success when orig
inally produced at Palmer's Theater.
in New York. in 1892. Wilton Lackaye
created the role Of Jefferson Stockton.
the California millionaire. in the original
production. and will tomorrow night be
seen in his original role for the first time
IN fourteen years In Washington. When
he last interpreted IL here IN 1894. with
the original company, the organization
comprised Frederick Bond. as the Paris
ian Due de Volante. William Faversham
as the Niennese Prince Won HaldenwaId
Allen as Virginia. Blanch Walsh as Diana
Stockton, and Josephine Hall as RATHER
Inc Ten Brock Lawrence. Of New York.
The roles which these three latter &C
tresseS created will be interpreted this
week by Miss Hilda SpOng Miss Charlotte
Walker, and Miss Dorothy Hammack.
The large cast needed for the proper Of
fering Of the play will include Malcolm
Duncan. the handsome young juvenile.
who. after a successful season with the
Lion and the Mouse en- tour. will to-
morrow evening enter upon his fourth
season with the Columbia stock organi-
cation.
While writing "Aristocracy" Bronson
Howard had constantly in mind Alexan-
der Pope's line Every lady would be
queen-a whole sex of queens" George
Washingtons admonition to avoid "the
inSidiOus wies of foreign influence" and
the declaration by James Bryce. the pres
ent British Ambassador at Washington.
who was then a British cabinet member
and professor of civil law at Oxford, that
Wealth in the United States does not. as
in England. give its pOssessOr immediate |
entree to fashionable society. In England !
great wealth can practically buy rank. /
or, by obliging those who command So |
ciety, can induce them 10 force the up |
start into it, The theme Of "Aristoc- /
racy' is based on the efforts Of American |
dollars 20 gain recognition in European |
society and among the American aris-
tOcracy, a less ancient but even more /
difficult field. The tragedies and come
dies that go hand in hand with these
social struggles are depicted in Arts
tocracy' more courageously and origin
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
His Car Fare.
From Hsrper's Weekly.

From Harper's Weekly.
Raymond Hitchcock. the comedian
while in New Orleans a few months ago.
took the opportunity Of going 10 the races
During the afternoon he cashed several
tickets. the result Of good guesses. He
was feeling happy after the last race. and
started for the automobile which was 10
convey him back 10 his hotel As he was
about to climb into the plachlne he felt a
hand on his arm, and a man shouted in
his ear:
Hello, Hitchcock, how are you? Hear
you put a crimp in the bookies TODAY"
Hitchcock blushed and shook hands
sheepishly. not recognizing the man and
not wishing TO show it,
Say, I want 10 speak TO YOU conf
dentially.' said the stranger.
All right; what is it," asked the com
edIan.
We'll, am Up against some hard luck
to-day They cleaned me. and I want 10
get home. Now, don't Jet any one of
these people see you, but slip me- enough
for care fare. will your"
Sure" said Hitchcock. placing his
hand in his pocket. Then he paused and
queried. Where do you live?"
Vancouver" was the answer.
Hitchcock took a flying leap for his
machine. and unless the visitors at New
Orleans are more gullible, the impecuni-.
Gus one is still looking for car fare.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
The BeInsco-The Arden Players In
"Diyorcons."

Edwin Ardens offering for this week
az the Belasco Thcater. beginning TO-
morrow night, viii be Sardous comedy.
'Divorcons." This play, originally pro
duced with Bernhard in the role 81
Cyprienne. Which is TO be assumed to-
morrow night by Miss Chrystal Herne.
has been translated into seven languages.
and has been PLAYED by most Of the great
artists OF the past twenty years Il is
"A wonderful study Of a caprIci1us woman
vino changes her mind every few minutes
on the subject of divorce. but while the
theme Of the play is the serious matter
Of divorce. il is treated deity by the
author In the vein Of pure comedy In
the last act the famous supper scene.
II becomes almost farcical The serious
note is struck in the earlier acts. where IL
becomes evident that Cyprienue the wife
OF Henri des Pruneles. has found mar
riage irksome because % lacked the TO-
nance that had attended her before mar
riagc. Her husband, she complains. does
not show the same affection he displayed
before marriage In short. after two
years OF married life she longs for ex-
element life has become too prosaIc for
nished I'm the attachment of handsome
cousin, Adhemar, but while she firts with
him, she will not permit his attentions 20
become too pronounced The husband
however. learns OF the affair Instead
OF challenging the cousin 10 a duel he
calmly invites him 10 dinner. hears
tEprlenne'S complaint that marriage has
been disappointing, and indulgently prom
ises 10 make them both happy hv letting
tFprenne get a divorce SO sire can marry
Adhemar. This is only his little trick OF
curing his wife of her longing for TO-
nance, for he knows Adhemar will soon
make fool Of himself This is exactly
what happens. Finding that she is no
longer forbidden % see Adhomar Cvp-
rlenne finds his presence irksome. More
over she begins 10 think her husband
wants TO get rid Of her so he can marry.
some one else BY thus CleverIy arousing
her Jealousy, the husband persuades hor
10 break an engagement for dinner with
Adhemar and dine with him at a hotel
The discOnsOiate lover is left alone. while
the husband and wife 20 off gaTv 10 q /
little dinner. where. after several inter. .
rupions, they are happily reconciled. and
Cyprienne decides she doesn't want q
divorce after all Mr.. Arden Will be seen
as the husband, and Miss Horne will ap- /
pear as Cypr!enne. The supporting com /
pany Will be seen 10 advantage There .
viii be the usual matinees Wednesday
and Saturday.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
Attractions nt Lunn Pnrl..

Patrick Conway and his famous Ithaca
Band will come 10 Washington for a sea-
son of two weeks at Luna Park. beginning
July s. This announcement will be pleas
ing 10 Washington visitors TO Atlantic
City. where the band has been the feature
on Young's Pier for several seasons. It is
regarded as one Of the finest bands in the
country, and is frequently referred to as
the best organization of its kind since the
noted Gilmore band Forty musicians
make uD the roster, and their excellent
training under Mr. Conway has enabled
them 10 give repertoire far above the
average Of that performed by brass organ
izations. Orchestral compositions find as
conspicuous a place on the programmes al
the popular medleys Of the day.
Mr.. Conway. its leader and organizer. is
instructor Of bands at Cornell University.
He is a musician of high attachments. and
the success which his organization has
met in the North and Middle West has
been marked.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
Miss Herne's Last Week.

Miss Chrystal Herne. leading woman
Of the Edwin Arden company at the Be
lasco Theater, who has made so many
friends during her stay in Washington.
will say regretful adieu at the Belazco
Theater Saturday night. for she must
leave the company 10 prepare for her
own starring tour early next season. un-
der the management Of Charles DHling-
ham. Miss Herne came 10 Washington
knowing that she could only spend a few
weeks here, as she must take a rest be
fore beginning rehearsals Of her new
play. The Stepchild. " which IS % be
launched as her stellar vehicle bv Mr..
Dillingham; early in September. The re-
hearsals will begin in New York August
]. and Miss Herne viii have only a brief
vacation Of six weeks which she will
spend at her summer home M Southamp-
ton, Long Island Mr.. Dillingham; an
nounced last week that Miss Horna.s
leading man will be Bruce McRac. who
has been leading man with Ethel Barry
more for three seasons. and that other
members Of her company will be Frederic
de Belleville, John Findlay, William
Sampson, Grace Filkins. and Mathilde
Cottrelly
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
New Lrceum Thenfpr.

Manager Kernan's next offering will be
the Lyceum Theater stock company
which will inaugurate its summer season
at the New Lyceum Theater. commencing
tomorrow matinee Therefore, the pa
irons OF that popular playhouse may look
forward 10 a rip-roaring entertainment Of
burlesque and vaudeville under the direc-
ton OF Alex. German May Belmont will
lead the female contingent. which is COM
posed Of a score Of pretty girls and there
are a number Of clever comedians
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
THE WEEKS PLAYBILLS.
The New NatIonnI-"The Mikado.' -

The New NationaI-"The MilSadO."
The offering at the New National Thea
ter for the coming week will be a revival
Of Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera,
"The Mkado." with many Of the favor
ties seen in the Aborn Opera Company
during the first two weeks of its run re-
tanned in the cast, and with some welcome
additions 10 the personnel Heading the
list of stellar favorites who viii remain
for the week Of "The Mikado" are Es-
telle Wentworth, who will appear as
YUM Yum, the ingenious japanese school
girl; Harold Blake as the ballad singing
minstrel. Nanki-Poo; Edith Bradford, IN
the fantastic character Of Katisha. Phil
Branson. as the dry old Mikado, of style
Of humor that comes in that Comedians
happiest vein; Huntington May. who. IN
the bass solos Of Pooh-Bah. will have
music equal to any he has yet been heard
IN; Karl Stall, whose pleasing barytone
will be heard as Pish-Tush, and other ia
miliar faces already popular az the Ma
tional. all allotted to appropriate roles
OF the two special engagements for the
"Mikado" week. one, Nine. Fuii-Ko, is a
japanese actress who has appeared on
the stages OF nearly every civilized ccun-
try Of Europe Asia, and America with
success. and whose appearance in the va
r,ous opera companies under the Aborn
management marks the first time any
japanese performer has ever sung I'm THE
Mkado."
The other addition 70 the Ahorn COM
pany is Robert Lett. a comedian not UNI
known in Washington. for he scored a
success here a few years ago under the
Acorn management I'm The Fortune
Teller" 1.-THE Singing Girl and other
operas and is remembered as the pTinci-
pal comedian with Elsie Janis when she
was seen here in The Little Duchess"
In The Mikado' he viii have the prtnci-
pal comedy character Of Ko-Ko. enc In
which he has been eminently successful
elsewhere. and his admirers here may
look forward to a comedy treat az his
hands
The chorus. which has become reCog-
uized as a pleasing feature Of the Aborn
opera season so far. will remain as here
tofOre under the dictatorship Of Max
Fichandler. and an equipment Of scenery
costumes, and japanese stage dressings
is being prepared for the revival Of The
Mikado," which the management promise
on n more pretentiOus plane than Il has
been presented in many years.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09

One Of the most important events ~
next season will be the presentation. by
Mr. Fiske. Of the "Sappho and Phaon"
Of Mr.. Percy Mackaye. A good many
years have passed by since new poetic
tragedy by an American author was last
produced I'm this neighhorhood. and a lit
tie while ago II began TO look IS If moth
ing Of the sort was likely 10 happen
again. But there are signs here and
there Of a possible literary revival 20
come 10 the theator at no distant date
The production Of Jeanne d'Arc.' by Miss
Marlowe and Mr.. Sothern was a note
worthy incident and the success Of .it-in
this country at all cvents-must have
been hailed with satisfaction by every
lover Of the Imaginative drama. In Lon
don, for some reason not easy 10 be ax-
planned, the critics whose opinions are ant
to carry the most weight chose 10 treat
II with certain disdlin. as if IL were
something not quite worthy of their seri-
GUS attention. Perhaps they did not take
the trouble 20 read the play before seeing
II acted, but trusted 90 the passing i'm
pressions created by q stage recital.
which-if # were no better there than
here-was not, 10 tell the plain truth,
particularly inspiring The curious fact
is that most Of the English writer's seem
ed to think that the perform nee was
better than the play. where's expert
enced observers here saw plainly enough
that Mr.. Mackaye's piece. though by no
means fauluoss. was worthy Of q far
more inspired and inspiring interpreta-
ton than # enjoyed Unfortunately it
was intrusted 10 company of players.
indeed, and fairly compe-
tent, but almost totally Uninstructed in
the arts Of romantic acting
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
Howe,s Nioring Pictnres-

Lyman II. Howe. with his moving
picture exhibition, will be al the New
National Theater tonight The people
who 90 70 see his entertainment prepared
TO see an ordinary moving picture show
will be pleasantly surprised. There Is a
realism about Howes pictures that IS
not presented by other exhibitors The
scenes are large. without flicker and vi
hration. and are produced with mechani-
cal, musical and vocal effects. When the
spectators are taken aboard a whaling
vessel and chase whales. they can easily
realize the dangers Of such an expedition.
They see the whale and they hear il
spouting water. They seem 10 be with
the sailors. so wildly is the CRY of each
as he enters into the chase When finally
the monster is captured and brought be-
side the vessel, the audience feels that it
has been part Of the incident More than
200 mechanical appliances are used TO
make the natural sounds Twenty-Five
boys and men. headed by D. J. Tasker.
lie Roy Carleton. and Z. c. Mayo. imi-
tatOrs. create the vocal sounds. There are
thirty subjects. The industries presented
include catching and preparing herring
for the market, making a British loco
motive snapshots in Brittany, and Japa-
nese pursuits. The audience is taken
10 the highest peaks above the clouds in
the Italian Tyrols. These moving pic
lures were obtained by the daring guides
who inhabit that part Of Italy. Il is said
that these men will do anything for
money. and the exhibitor tried their repu-
tation in this instance Il took months
10 teach one Of them "a take moving
pictures, but once proficient he did not
delay In making the perilous ascent with |
the heavy apparatus. From neighboring 4
peaks he obtained thrilling scenes of the |
climbing Of his fellows.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09

ally than in most other plays. and there
is shown a thoughtful study Of these
phases of American and English life that
makes IT an interesting picture of real
life, as well as fine piece Of dramatic
work It's situations are nearly all strik-
ing its dialogue brisk and characteristic,
and the climax is powerful and led up 20
with a mastery touch. The subject deals
with the love of a blase Viennese prince
for his wife's young step-mother, who,
though devoted 10 her stalwart Western
husband. succumbs for a moment 10 the
destinations Of the prince. This material
is cleverly handled by the dramatist.
while the picture of American nouveau
riches and their titled friends are bright
and satircally true to life
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
Can Reduce stage.

MI Beerbohm Tree, It appears. has
solved the problem of reducing the size OF
his stage at Will Il has long been felt
that the dimensions of the stage at His
MaJesty's were too great for the interior
scenes In modern comedy. but il was not
easy TO devise practicable means of con-
tracing them. Now. however, all difficult
ties, 1t is reported. have been overcome
by the introduction of a false proscenium
arch, which was used for the first time
when a Woman of No Importance was
revived the other evening.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
BeIaseo sunday Wight Concert.

Included in the usual Sunday night
concert this week will be a special series
OF animated pictures. An additional fea-
ture viii be the appearance OF La Petite
Alma with her singing and dancing spe-
cialty. Charles Vincent will again render
the latest Illustrated songs. The roof
garden will also be open to patrons of the
concert, and music Will be given on the
roof during the intermission and after the
e nncert.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
English Husbands.

Miss Ellen Terry, who has married for
the third time. once avowed herself fond
Of Americans because they think nothing
too good for their wives. English hus-
bands do not" she continued. And I
think it's a little our fault We Worship
our sons. We fetch them chairs. open the
doors for them. and when they grow I'D
their sweethearts and wives do likewise.
They expect their daughters to continue
doing so, but it is the daughters who
rebel"
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
Glen Echo Attrnctinns-

The Hippodrome at Glen Echo will this
week furnish a series Of animated pic
lures, and illustrated songs will be rem
dered by Charles Vincent Performances
will be given afternoon and evening. The
dancing pavilion viii furnish amusement
10 those who dance. The music will be
by Prof. Smiths Orchestra. The Lemon
House, which is one Of the laughing fea-
lures Of the park, will also be open
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
THE Private Secretary" ut the
HPIascO,

William Gillettes famous farcicaI COM
edy, The Private Secretary has been
selected by Edwin Arden as the next
Offering of his company at the Belasco
Theater after "DivorcOns." beginning
Monday night, June L. This celebrated
comedy has not been presented in Wash
ington for some years, and there have
been many requests from patrons of the
Belasco for its revival by Mr.. Arden.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

John J. McNally Is at work on a new
play for Lulu CHASER.
Sarah Truax has been engaged by John
/ Cort TO star in The Spiders Web" a
/ three-act drama by John Hutchins
! Irene Nanbrugh is 10 enact the heroine
in Cosmo Gordon Lemons adaptation Of
Bernsteins lie Voleur'' when that piece
| is produced in London.
Daniel Frohman will direct an Ameri-
can tour of Jan Kubelik next season. He
has engaged the Hippodrome for a con-
| cert on December %.
Next season Mr.. Frohman viii produce
in London a comedy entitled Jenny and
Her Mother it being an English Version
by Cosmo Gordon Lennox Of the French
play "Miquette et Sa Mere"
Clyde Fitch Is arranging for French
production Of The Truth" Tristan Ber-
nard, author of "Triplepatte." will make
the translation. Mr.. Fitch is also arrapg-
ing for productions of the play in Rome
and Berlin.
Oscar Hammersteln and Mary Garden.
who is to sing the leading opera comique
roles al the Manhattan Opera House next
season. were thrown out Of Miss Gardens
automobile AT Versailles. France. on Nav
q. They both received a severe shak-
ing up.
Nine. Fuji-Ko. the little japanese ac-
tress and singer especially engaged for
the role of Pitt-Sing al the National this
week. is both an author and a PLAYWRIGHT
Her latest work-"The Life Of a Geisba"
attracted widespread comment from the
London reviewers.
Elsie Janis has completed arrangements
for starring under Charles 3. Dnling-
hams management next season. In a
new musical play not yet named she will
have the role of a young society debu-
tante. and opportunity will be given for
the introduction Of a series Of limitations
At the close Of her summer season with
the Aborn Opera Company at the Ma
tionaL Estelle Wentworth. the prfma
donna. will join the cast engsg ed 10 sun
port Jefferson de Angels. The name of
the new production has not yet been an
nOunCed
The usual secrecy concerning the an
nouncement Of Wardeld's new play that
will serve as his vehicle next season has
been strictly observed in the customary
way Of David Belasco. Tt is BeIasco's /
HNl
plays until a very short time before tho
production is announced Even Warford 1
has not the manuscript Of the new play 4
yet, for BelascO does not want to worry /
his star with details until he has finished 4
his work In "The Music Nfasteru
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09
Largest Morning Circulation.

All advertising contracts made by
The Washington Herald are based
upon its sworn circula tion-a circula-
ton in Washington larger by thou
sands than was ever before attained
by any morning newspaper at the Cap
ital Its books arc open.
The Washington herald., 1907-06-09

The annual concert Of the Eastern
High School will be given June II at s
o'clock in the evening. The chorus will
he directed by Mr.. Halstead Hoover. as
sisted by Miss Edith Pickering and Miss
Emma Bender.