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The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
Going on The stnre.
Harrison Grey Fiske.l


1 should not advise any boy to become
an actor. a stage career generally should
not be begun before youth has attained
his majority. or until he has reached. the
age when he should enter upon the prac-
tiec Of any serious art or profession
Considered merely as a means of liveIi-
hoOd-eXcept where young men possess
undoubted talent or the spark of genius
the stage should be avoided. The man
Of small capacities for dramatic work can
better bend his energies to almost any
other occupation with greater expecta-
ton Of substantial returns.
1t is only the young man who unmis-
takably reveals the possession of those
qualities that make for success on the
stage who should for an instant seriously
consider it. And such man. to obtain
eventual recognition, must serve an ar
duous apprenticeship, confront constant
difficulties and disappointments. possess
personal and artistic ideals Of a high
order. and be prepared 70 maintain them
despite every insidious inducement to de-
stroy or cast them away. And even then.
it is more likely than not that at the
close of his career, however brilliant his
achievements may have been in the eyes
of the world. he win ask himself tfR.
question, Was il worth while?'
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
James X. Hnckett I'm THE walls Of
Jericho" at the Columbia.

Mr.. James X Hackett. who viii appear
at the Columbia Theater Monday even
ing. will present one Of the conspicuous
plays of the last two seasons IN the
United States. play that ran for two
seasons IN London. "The Walls Of
Jericho is solid serious. purposeful
modern drama Of ideas by Mr.. Alfred
Sutro. In his play he has set forth in
striking contrast the useless and useful
members Of soCiety-s0ciety in its broader
sense-and out OF very common materials
has built an uncommon play. None Of
its four acts is empty. and from first 10
last the forwarding idea Of the narrative
is never forgotten The play is designed
20 stimulate thought rather than stir the
emotions. and in doing this IL serves an
unusual and wholesome purpose.
The moving theme OF The Walls Of
Jericho is the sin Of Incidence. The
dramatist has uprooted in Australia a
healthy big-hearted, hard-wCrkng young
man Of wealth, Jack Frobisher and has
set him down in Londons West End
where he has married a peers daughter
lie finds himself q member of the smart
set. selfish. vulgar, indecent set whose
women smoke and gamble flirt. lie, avoid
motherhood. or having children. neglect
them, who squander money. fritter away
their time, mock at charity. and scorn
decent friendship: whose men are spend
thrifts and philanderers who hang
around the bridge tables. dance, drink tea
and try 70 say smart things.
The Walls OF Jericho has been plan
ned and written with painstaking care.
The dialogue is direct. incisive. smooth.
and, meaningful In every key line. in
every important speech. there is ex-
pressed some big idea Which must give
a thoughtful hearer a good opirion Of
Mr.. Sutro's mental caliber The play is
not cheapened with syntactical fourishes:
there are no senseless cryptic illusions.
The diction is pure and simple: the
speeches are sharp and 10 the point
The company includes Messrs. David
Glassford, Arthur r. Lawrence. J.
Cleneay Matthews. Orlando DAILY. II.
Newkirk Clugston, John Hooper. f. At
knson. 2. Jefferson Rollo, Frank A.
NOrOton. F. A. Sullivan, F. Frederick.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Forbes Miss EVELYN
WELDING, Miss Blanche Ellice, Mrs. Felix
Morris, Miss Isabel Goodwin. Miss Grace
Gardner, Miss Catharine Calhoun. and
Miss Beatrice Beckley
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
Too Much for Acting

Frederick Burton. the original Bub
Hicks in The College Widow, halls
from Gossport. Ind, a village that George
Ade has drawn on for some Of his Hoosier
characters. Burton got his start on the
stage after making a hit in a Knights Of
Pythias benefit IN Gossport. After three
years absence from home his company
played In Terre Haute, and Burton invited
his father TO come over and see him acr
The Old man took I'm the show and after
the last curtain went back on the stage
to see his son. Presently the treasurer
appeared at the dressing-Foom door and
handed Burton his weekly pay envelope.
Burton. ST. saw the figures on the out
side aid his eyes Sparkled.
You don't tell me you get that much
every week, do you?'' exclaimed the old
gentleman.
That's right, Burton replied, modestly.
Well, what other chores do you have
to do besides actin ?" the old man asked.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
srmond.. Concert To-nIght.

The usual popular Symonds' concert
viii be given at the Belasco Theater to-
night with a programme fully up to the
excellent standard established at these
entertainments The special features en-
gagged for to-nights concert viii include
Salvador Di Grazia, the trick banjoist
whose expert performance on this instru-
ment is said 20 be wonderful Sam Drane,
the comedian, whose success last Sunday
was so marked, has been re-engaged, and
he will present an entirely new specially.
Chester Spencer will render the latest IL
lustrated songs: special new views have
been secured for the motion PICTURES
which have become popular at this series
of entertainments.
Interesting travel scenes are made a
speciality, which. Iighteued by novel
comedy pictures, make this part of the
programme the most enjoyable and in
teresting feature of the entertainment
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
George 4. Bentley to Present Honor
Avenged" at the BeIascO.

The east of players selected for Mr.
George A. Bentley's presentation Of his
musical burlesque. Honor Avenged. in
cludes several Of the most competent
amateurs and semi-professionols availa-
bic in the city. Mr. Edward II. Johan-
sen will play the role OF one Of the Ger
man comedians, and as a Dutch come
dian of the shattered English kind he
has not his equal in this city. Mr.
Crosby Mccarthy who is well known in
college athletics and theatricals. will play
the other comedy German role opposite
Mr.. Johansen. Miss Carrie jackson will
essay the role of Lady D'Arthunter Miss
Jackson has a magnificent stage presence
together with a dramatic delivery. and
the part she has TO assume in the comedy
Is well suited TO her style OF acting Mr.
William Lamborne will be seen as the
young sellptor, who is arranging the
sale of his latest piece of statuary, and
he will be heard in his latest musical
work, THE Song of the Cigarette" Mr.
Donald NJ McLeran will also appear in
this presentation in the role of the pro-
prietor Of the hotel Miss Edith Luckett,
who viii play the leading role in Mr.
Bentleys buriesque on Men. Women and
Plays, Will undoubtedly appear to the
best advantage in the travesty scene on
The Music Master" in which she plays
the part of the long-lost daughter Of the
music master. Mr.. Bentley will be seen
as the music master, and his best efforts
in the line Of imitation viii occur in this
scene, when he imDersOnates the role
made famous by David Warfeld From
the unusual amount OF interest already
taken IN this forthcoming Offering Of Mr
Bentley's 1t would seem that the Belasco
Theater will be taxed to its limit on the
evening of April l.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
Majestic VIII Have "Gay New York
as the Attraction This Week.

A company OF merry comedians and
good singers it is announced. viii pre-
sent at the Majestic Theater this week
beginning Monday matinee, "a musical
comedy called Gay New York" The
piece is adapted from the German, and
in its original form had a Temark3 BILE
success in Berlin and other German cities
Since its translation and adaptation 10
the American stage il has been very sue
cessful on this side Of the water The
piece. it is said. has not much of a plot;
just sufficient. IN fact 10 keep the fun
moving smoothly from beginning 20 the
end There are some ludicrous situations
and novel comedy incidents. and sceni-
eaily the piece IS as pretentious as some
that play at the high price theaters.
Prominent in the company presenting the
piece are Harry Emerson Liliien HOeT-
Iein, Edward B. Adams, ollie Omega.
Harry Scott Florence Clements, Msgda
II. Foy, Richard Bartlett. Violet Rio,
and James Devine. These. all Of whom
have interesting songs. are backed up by
q chorus Of pretty girls exceeding forty
i'm number
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
The Lyeeum VIII Have "The Cham
paEne Girls

The Champagne Girls viii open at
the New Lyceum fer the week commenc-
ing tomorrow matinee. 1t is seldom
that an owner OF any company has gone
TO the same expense as the owners OF
this company have. and they have al
ready been repaid by the approval Of
public opinion wherever the company has
filed the boards The buTlesqUe actor
and actress are in a world all alone as
far as the stage world is concerned. It
is only within the past few years that
burlesquers have been taken seriously.
The Champagne Girls was constructed
for the sole purpose Of making money for
the owners. and TO do this the owners
knew that thsy must give the best Of
everything going 10 make up n buriesque
performance. The comedians with this
company are bright. The girls are pretty
and well gowned. The entire company
has been put together with care, and q
rattling good show is the result.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
JnIIa sandersOn md Eight Other
Acts at Chase's.

Acts at GHdbe's.
Chase's eight polite vaudeville acts this
week will include Gallagher and Barrett.
Julia Sanderson, Estelle Wordette and
company, Ben Welch the musical John
stons, Lee Tung Foo, William selbini and
Jeanette GTovini. and the dual series OF
motion pictures, The inexperienced
Chauffeur" and the Japanese Fun
makers" Gallagher and Barrett are
travesty stars. They will present the
travesty success, THE Battle Of Too
Soon" a military burlesque with scenic
setting that is said to be pretentlous.
The special setting represents q deserted
fort in the mountains, Mr. Gallagher inn
personaung Gen. Mulberry. a dust-be-
grimed leader. looking as If he had just
stepped out OF a Shenandoah" scene,
and SIR. Barrett in the role Of Careless
Casey. with dangerous missions to per
form. With this foundation the two
comedians are said 20 have worked up
series OF laughablc situations involving
"a running fire of Wit and repartee. Julia
Sanderson, the musical comedy prima
donna, one Of the stage beauties Of to-
day. recently In the leading role in THE
Tourists has been secured as the ex-
traordinary attraction. She is credited
With a delightful. full rich voice, and a
charming stage presence She sings
Polly ONear' and Bessie and Her
Little Brown Bear" and other successes
all her own Estelle Wordette and conl-
pany will offer a Honeymoon In the
Catskills, wi.ich is said be be an as
Of
enjoyable amusement. Lee Tung Foo is
Chinese barytone. the only one ever in
this country. The other attractions are
said to be current headliners. and with
those already described should provide an
entertaining bill
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
The Empress Downger T1e-Hsi.


Seven years ago the name OF the En-
press Dowager Tze-Hsi was upon the
tongue of almost every man, woman. and
child of the civilized world Columns Of
news matter were being telegraphed. and
cabled all over the globe about her. and
every. scrap of her history that could be
obtained was eagerly devoured by all who
read. This celebrated parsonage was not
unknown to history before, for she had
practically ruled over four hundred mil
lions OF subjects since she was nothing
but a slip of Il girl. She is now over
seventy one years Of age. but is as
strong and active as most women are at
fifty.
When the Boxer hordes swarmed
around the legation quarter of Pekin.
threatening the total humiliation OF the
foreigners. the aged Empress was
thought TO be responsible for the out
break by people generally, and she was
considered little less than a demon.
An opportunity to see this great wo-
man as she really appears. and TO hear
her described by one who has seen and
talked with her is given in the lecture
on Pekin to be delivered next Friday
afternoon at the Columbia Theater.
Probably no foreigner ever had greater
opportunities for meeting the high caste
Chinese officials than did Mr. Nealy
whose life at the United States Legation
- architect Of the new legation buildings
brought him In daily contact with those
most intimately connected with the
throne and court circles. He viii ex-
hibit some Of the strange and grotesQue,
and some of the most beautiful and bril-
liant native costumes Of the women Of
China, and a number of dissolviug views
from original photographs viii illustrate
his talk.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
Lady de Bathe.

Mrs Langtry lady de Bathe) occupied
a box at the Hippodrome last week just
before she sailed for England During
the water scene of "Neptune's Daughter /"
when Miss Marie Louise Gribbin went
into the water with Neptune, Mrs Lang
try remarked:
''They call me Lady de Bathe.' but I
really think they ought TO call this young
lady by that name, as she bathes twice a
DAY."
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17

part is filled by one particularly adapted
TO It. Though a comedy. the production
from a scenic point of view is pretentious;
the first act shows the writing-room of
the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York.
There is no detail that has escaped the
attention of the producers, every article
OF furniture. seven to pianos, being carried
by the company.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17

The question of the grewth Of the drama
in America. away from the highest ideals.
is one that must give thinking Inen pause.
AS the country grows. so has grown the
theater-going public. and more attention
is being devoted to the theater than ever
before. In many cities the theater build
ings are among the architectural beauties
the theater is the finest and most pro-
gressive building Constantly. too. the lit
erature about the theater is growing
magazines devote themselves exclusively
10 dramatic subjects. and many Of the
other magazines find il advisable TO set
aside q theatrical section to satisfy the
demands of their readers. Most newspa-
crs devote space to the dolngs Of players,
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17

Camille Clihord's press agent is busy
again. Now # is story to the effect
that her unwilling father-in-law, Lord
Aberdare, Of Dufryn. has been paying
enormous prices in an effort TO gather in
all the photographs Of Miss Clifford which
depict her as a servant girl. SO much
pains has been taken with the story that
It must be that Camille Clifford is think
ing of returning to the stage.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17

Nazimova the brilliant Russian actress.
is again Installed at the Bijou, following
Henrie Z CTOsman. She is playing
Heidi GableT' with number of
changes in the east Guy Standing. who
has led varied career this season IN the
course of many accidental changes. is
playing Prof Brack in the Ibsen play.
while William b. Mack, who played Tes-
mann with Mrs. Fiske, has been installed
IN that role as the successor of John
Findlay. Dodson Mitchell, whoN played
Brack. and Findlay are in the cast of
Mrs Warren's Profession The changes
make for Improvement. but John Blair IS
still playing Ioveberg, and decidedly in
feriCr Mrs. Elvsted is presented. since
Laura Hope Crews and Blanche Stoddard
retired from the cast.
There is no part for Theodore Friebus
IN "Hedda GableT, and the young Wash
ingtonian has temporarily closed arrange
ments for his appearance as leading man
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17

with the Morris Stock Company, which
will play THE Holy City" at the Lincoln
Square Thcater. As soon as Nazimoya Is
ready to produce "Unfaithful," a comedy
soon TO be placed iH rehearsal, Friebus
will rejoin her and also take his former
place in the company when The Doll E
House" is revived. in which he scored
signally.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17

In the face of a unanimously unfavora-
bic verdict pronounced by the critics upon
THE Mills Of the Gods. I pointed out
the probabilities that the piece would
prove 90, and my opinion is supported
by the announcement this week that THE
Ambitious Mrs Alcott" which was
scheduled TO take It's place AT the Ast0r.
has been indefinitely postponed, owing
TO the success Of THE Mills Of the
Gods. "
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17

Miss Stella Campbell. daughter of the
noted English actress. Mrs. Patrick
Campbell, made her debut a few days
ago at Terry's Theater in London. where
she was received with marked approval.
Her resemblance to her mother is mark
ed Mrs. Patrick Campbell opened an
engagement at the Court Theater last
week in the title role of Ibsen's "Hedda
Gabler"
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17

The Spoilers" dramatized from Rex
Beach's novel Of Alaskan politics, had SIS
first presentation at the American
Theater last Monday evening. It is an
effective sensational play with lots Of
shooting and shouting, and touches OF
humoT.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17

Madge Carr Cooke and a complete
American company will present Mrs.
Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" at Terry 5
Theater. London. in April.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17

James X. Hackett's next starring vehicle
viii be Sutros latest play. John Glyde's
Honor which was produced in London
last week. other managers tried to secure
the right, but the success which Hackett
made in The Walls Of Jericho" by the
same author, determined Sutro 10 give
him the new play FRED F. sCHRADER.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17

oscar Hammerstein has obtained the
exclusive rights to "Pelleas ct Melisande'
and 10 Cbarpentier's Louise an opera
dealing with the street life of Paris. For
the past few years Louise" has been
the most discussed Of modern French
operas Nile. Mary Garden viii probably
be heard in the title role.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

Trixie Friganza is to be in 'The Or
child" and Eddie Foy is very quiet
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17

George Alexander brought out at the
St James Theater in London a new play
by Alfred Sutro. the author of THE
Walls Of Jericho, called John Glayde's
Honor" and IL met with considerable
success. Eva Moore, Helen Farrars, ana
Henrietta Watson were the principals in
the company
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17

The popular English comedian, Lionel
Brough. who is well known in this coun-
try, has been dangerously Ill. but, at the
latest reports, there were good prospects
Of his recovery.
The Washington herald., 1907-03-17

Tuesday to be gone for about two months
He intends to take an automobile "trip
through the Alps, and go deep into the
European countries. While abroad he
will confer with RCstand over a new play
for Eleanor Robson.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-06-10
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

Pictures are prominent feature of
the World Today for June. Six pages
are devoted TO illustrations of the
jamestown Exposition, several of the
structures reproducing historic build
ings. being specially in evidence.
"Robblng the Nation of Its Land is
timely article by S. Glen Andrus. \
native % Indian, YOtindra NOLAN
Rose, describes the movement in favor
OF homo rule for that country which
is now stirring all cases, Hamilton
Holt writes Of the peace conferences
at New York and The Hague. and
Walter j. Kenyon. of The Story Of
the Sacramento Flood" Numerous
Illustrations accompany Herbert Van
derhoof's description of THE North
west Trail and the development of
Western Canada. w. s. Harwood
gives the opinions of leading astrOno-
mers on What Astronomy VIII DO
Next" and pictures show the wonder
full Instruments by means Of which It
VIII he accomplished. John w Hill
makes a strong argument against
Municipal Ownership Of Public util-
tiles" and Frelrik W. Sandberg tells
Of the facility with which Spurious
Antiques" are foisted on an unsuspHct-
ing public \ sketch Of Mrs. La Sale
Corhcll Pickett widow Of the great
confederate general, IS furnished by
Willard French. and clinton Rogers
Woodruff tells how James Phlnney
Baxter has been six times Mayor of
Portland. Maine.--57 Wabash avenue,
Chicago,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-06-10
APosrrE GEORGE rEAsDAIE.

Another faithful servant Of the Most
High, Elder George Teasdale, Of the
Apostles Quorum. has been released
from his earthly mission and called to
another sphere of action. His was
long and useful life. For a quarter of
n century he has occupied the exalted
and responsible position OF an Apostle
OF the Lord, IN the Church OF Jesus
Christ Of Latter day Saints, and he has
been sinsularIy blessed in his labors in
tho ministry. at home and abroad
Elder Teasdale was conspicuous
type OF spirituality that our religion
produces. This was in fact his leading
trait OF character. Amid the toll and
privatious entailed by the struggles for
material existence in pioneer Utah and
pioneer Mexico. he still retained the
sweetness of his spirituality And that
was indeed of high order The great
theme Of his dscourses was the atone
ment OF our Savior. and the way In
which his precious blood ceanses all
men who will succeed Him, from their
sins. The subtle distinctions in point
PLANTATION of some idea In theology. the
defense. by the cannonade of argument.
Of an assailed position-these he LEFT
to others. He concerned himself mainly
with the simple and tender story of the
cross. The main thing with him WIS
the work of the Redeerner OF the world,
and how 1t can touch the conduct Of
men. ~
We remember distinctly, one Of the
last discourses OF his life, uttered n
few weeks before his death. 1t was
one of the most touching we ever
heard him speak. In plain and moving
language he portrayed the reality of the
atonement and the genuineness of the
forgiveness which we receive from God.
And he showed how different 1t was
from the pardon which we sometimes
mete out to those who commit error to-
wards us.
But be We doors of the word and not
hearers only" was one OF his favorlte
passages. And he strove with singular
quiet and patience to do that word as
the Lord gave him light TO see II. His
long and useful life was an example of
faithfulness and devotion to his relig-
lous ideal, zeal for the truth tempered
by calm judgment. and an unfolding
adherence to whatever he regarded as
the call of duty, conscience. and God.
Elder George Teasdale has gone TO his
rest and his reward. His life's work is
done. He has fought the good faith and
won the fight He died In full hope
OF life beyond this narrow vale and
of glorious resurrection from tho
dead. TO him heaven was as real as
this earth-life, the existence OF God as
certain as his own. y