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The Washington herald., 1907-12-29

toured New England, and he also SUPER
intended the details of the Australian
production which is 10 be made this win
ter in Sydney by Mr.. j. c. Williamson.
The Red Mill'' comes 10 the National
January Is.
One of this seasons New York sue
cesses viii be revealed to patrons Of the
National next week. when Robert Edeson
VIII play an engagement in Glass
mates.'' the comedy OF West Point life
by William c. De Mile and Margaret
Turnbull, which has Just concluded a
four months run at the Hudson Theater.
Ia New York CLASSMATES" shoula De Of
peculiar interest 70 many residents Of
Washington, for the reason that II Is the
first play 10 place the United States NIL
itary Academy on the stage in dramatic
form. The first act is an exact reproduc-
ton Of a company street at West Point
Most Of the male characters are cadets
at the PGint and the "hazing" OF
''plebes." which recently caused so much
newspaper comment, is shown in one OF
the scenes Mr.. Edeson. as Duncan Irv-
Ing. has created one of the greatest roles
of his career, and he is certainly at his
best in the part.
Seats go on sale next Thursday morning
at the Belasco Theater box Office for the
engagement of Miss Julia Marlowe. who
will appear at the Belasco during the
week Of January 6, presenting Gloria. -
The new play had it's presentation in
Philadelphia last week. and Miss Marlowe
scored a success only exceeded by her
splendid Mary Tudor in When Knight
hood Was in Flower" a role strongly
suggested by her portrayal of Gloria in
the comedy OF that name. Miss Marlowe
appears as an Italian girl with a trio OF
lovers. 10 whom she proudly boasts that
the man was never made who could be
her master. The action OF the comedy
centers around q particularly cruel hoax
she plays upon her most persistent ad-
mirer. Sir Philip Lilly. and the heroic
punishment he inhicts upon her in order
10 drive the devil out Of her" Miss
Marlowe Will be supported by a strong
company. including Frederic Lewis. White
Whittlesy, John g Dixon. David r
Young, Myron Calice, c. c. Quinn, Alice
Harrington. Eugenia Woodward. Gwen
dolyn Piers, and others.
There are so many good things in The
Red MIL which Charles Dillingham;
brings TO the National Theater. January
lS. that IT is pretty hard TO single one
out for preferment. although one cannot
go very far wrong in speaking OF the
travesty on Sherlock Holmes with which
Montgomery and Stone entertain their
audiences This pair OF principal comedi-
ans first emerge disguised as italian
street singers. and sing a dialect song
that is good for hall dozen recalls. In
the burlesque, Stone plays Holmes. and
Montgomery IS the sympathetic DR.. Wat
son. This is one OF the best things IN
The Red MIL" There is very neatly
done little love story running through the
play. IL tells OF the trials OF a Dutch
lass. who is doubly engaged 10 a Dutch
governor and a tenor sailor. The TWO
American tourists in Holland-Montsom-
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The COIumbin-"1Irs. WiEgs of the
Cabbage Patch"

ne philosophy Of Mrs Wigs is well
oehned In her prayer: 20 Lord, keep me
from gettin' sour" With these words as
text, the character comedy, Mrs. Wigs
Of the Cabbage Patch" which comes
TO the Columbia Theater tomorrow night
for an engagement of one week. proves n
sermon in its lesson OF brightness. not
withstanding all sorts OF obstacles. That
there is much JOY in beholding the eyer,,-
day life Of sunny Mrs. Wigs. the
troubles Of pessimistic Mis- Hazy in her
matrimonial venture, and the clever char
acter studies IS shown in the people Of
the neighborhood, is demonstrated in the
hearty laughter and applause that greets
them wherever the play is presented.
The comedy deals very largely with the
marriage Of Mis- Hazy. and her find in a
matrimonial bureau, Hiram Stubbins. and
the unpleasant events Of the week follow
ing the wedding, the groom's alcoholic
celebration, the trip in the freight car
the walk home, the putting on of the
borrowed mourning by the widow" and
the arrival of the letter containing the
papers granting a pension 10 Mrs. Stub
bins. and check Of $500 for arrears. The
arrival OF Lovey Mary and Little Tommy.
the warm reception by Mrs. Wiggs and
the charges against the honest girl form
a good background for the love affair
or Mis- Hazy and the lazy soldier Of for
tune. Mr. Stubbins OF course Mrs
Wigs is the central figure at all times:
X IS she who looks on the bright side
who sweetens the lives of the unhappy
and has ready remedy for all misfor-
tunes, and who seems able to meet any
emergency. She is a woman OF work OF
ideas. Of resources TO meet the ener-
gency; she is the woman Of the kitchen
the hapDy-gO-lucky housekeeper. so busy
lor others that she has little time for
keeping her own house in order.
The character OF Lovey Mary is charm
ing in its simplicity. Among the other
prominent roles in the play are Mrs
EichOrn. AIRS. Shultz Miss Lucy. Mr..
Bob, Mr.. Wigs, Chris Hazy, Little Tom
my. Billy Wigs, and the HjOgraphy''
named children-Asia EuroDena and
Australia Blanche Chapman in the title
role, makes the character Of Mrs. Wigs
convincing one. Deliberate. bibulous
Mr.. Stubbins is another character studv
delightfully."- portrayed by Charles Carter
whose Cy Prime in The Old Homestead''
was declared by no less authority than
Denman Thompson 10 be inimitable His
partner in the matrimonial bureau ven
ture, Mis- Hay. win again be played by
viva Ogden. The corpulent Mrs. Schultz
Of Anna Fields. and the angular. strident-
toned Mrs. EichOrn OF Alice Knowland
are also bits Of particular merit. Phyllis
Sherwood makes a winsome Lovey Mary.
and rather improves upon the good looks
Of the same character in the book The
Lady Bountiful part Of Miss Lucy gives
Miss Mignon Douglass the opportunity 10
display the beauty and costume Of greater
gentility in contrast TO the other woman.
Others in the cast are MAY McManus
j. w. Smiley, Frank Ford. Eugene shake
speare. and Francis Foster Holmes.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-29

The fact that Frank Daniels. the comic
opera comedian. sat IN box at the VIII
lis Wood Theater at the performance OF
Fascinating Flora" gave the audience
an opportunity TO enjoy a bunch Of i'm
promptu comedy that wasn't expected.
From the time Daniels appeared until
the last act the comedian was the target
of all sorts OF pranks and jokes by Adele
Ritchie and members of her company
The kidding" Of Daniels eliminated
near the close OF the play when Miss
Ritchie was forced 10 make a speech,
following her song, Captain Willie
Brown" In her characteristic manner
the actress told as seriously as she could
OF her appreciation of the applause
This isn't much Of a speech 10 be
sure. she said in closing. but I can
make q better speech than Frank Dan
iels can. anyway
"Of course you can" said James Z.
Sullivan, the wagnerian comedian, who
stood beside her. And I dare him 10 Try
II. He's afraid. too"
That was the opportunity the audience
wanted. II applauded, whistled, and
stamped until II sounded as IL an Uncle
Toms Cabin gallery were welcoming
Eliza across The ice. Daniels sat still
and blushed. while the applause increased
Miss Ritchies merriment. She had the
man in the box guessing
Then things happened. Daniels held q
whispered consultation with his wife who
sat in the box beside him. Then. while
the din continued. he mounted the box
railing. apparently preparing 10 make q
speech. The applause. which subsided
for a moment. broke loose anew when
instead OF a speech. the comedian reached
toward Miss Richie. caught her by one
ear, and kissed her. II was a real kiss.
too-not stage kiss. The actress was
startled. and ran from the stage. The
applause that followed could not bring
her back 70 the stage, either.
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THE WASHINGTON HERALD. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 49, 1907

is her limitations Of weH-known female
musical comedy stars, and in her imper-
sonations she shows a knowledge of carl
cature that promises much when her
art and experience have developed with
years. Her brother Mayo handles the
comedy element Of tBy piece. The play
tells OF a couple. who. misunderstanding
each other. are finally separated by a
story told by the brother Of the husband; !;
and of their child's untiring efforts TO hap
PLY re-unite her parents. The theme is
a new one in melodrema, and is sure TO
hold the attention OF the audiences from
the outset
The Washington herald., 1907-12-29
VictOrien Sardou.

Victorien Sardou. the dramatist and
one Of the theaters Of Paris. have brought
suit for $4,000 and S2o.0o0. respectively.
against the Matin for publishing a criti-
cism OF a play before It's first production.
Following the traditional practice in Paris.
dress rehearsal was given the night
before the first production for critics.
journalists. dramatic critics. SC. but with
the understanding that no criticism OF
the piece should be published until after
the first night II was this understanding
that the Matin violated About twenty
years ago Gil Bias failed 10 comply with
this tradition in regard 10 another Of ".
SdrdOus plays The author took the mat
ter 20 court, and was granted $4,000 dam
Association.
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Chase's-PoIIte Vaudeville.

ChaSe's this week Will shake more good
things from the vaudeville tree for the
amusement Of its patrons, the list en-
bracing Carrie De Mar. George Abel and
company. Kitty Traney, Collins and
Brown, the Labakans the Astrellas,
Kelley Brothers. and the mirthful motion
pictures Of The Kitchen Maids Dream"
Carrie De Mar has been long time out
Of vaudeville. starring in The Land OF
Nod ''Mama's Papa" Foxy GRANDPA"
and other plays. This summer she was
one Of the specially luminous features of
the New York Theater roof garden, and
there she introduced upon the stage
Fluffy Ruffies." Under the direction Of
her former co-star, Joseph Hart, Miss De
Mar is again in vaudeville, repeating her
Fluffy Ruffies" hit. 20 which there has
been added several other features. among
them American Girls" and Amateur
night In which she reproduces many
types Of fair feminines-comic vocal. and
Notwithstanding her work with a
variety OF dainty gowns. George Abel Is
an English comedian of repute and he
has been imported with his own company
70 present his farcical success. Three of
a Kind Kitty Traney viii present her
snowy and brilliant haute ecole eques-
trienne feature. Collins and Brown will
among other amusing Preparations. in
clude their famous "Gartenhaus' parody
The Labakans are remarkable grytesoue
comedians. and the Astrellas. assisted bv
Albert Warren. are Viennese entertain
eT.s in a gorgeously costUmed interpreta-
ton of American dancing. Kelley Broth
ers are twentieth century gladiators. and
the motion pictures viii conclude the bill
The Washington herald., 1907-12-29

Denman ThomDsons The Old Home
stead" VIII be the attraction az the Co
lumbia Theater next week or this
quaint, delightful, old New England idyl
nothing new can be written. II has no
peer among American domestic dramas.
II stands for what is good and whole
some. true. and honest. and is bound TO
have perennial youth because IL tells
true story Of the human heart in 4
hOmely and sympathetic way. Uncle Josh
is always heartily welcome here. and all
the other old friends, Aunt Matilda, Cy-
Prime. Seth Perkins. Happy Jack. saucy
RiCkerty Ann. stupid Eb Granzey. the
country hddlers. with their quaint char
acteristics, not overlooking also the
famous double quartet OF farm hands.
who will be heard IN some new numbers
and some of the old favorites and the
famous choir in the Grace Church scene.
The cast is practically the same as seen
last year.
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The Acndemy-The Russen Bros.

The Hired Girls Millions" in which
the Russell Brothers are being starred by
Charles z. Blaney, is a new production
which Will be the attraction this week at
the New Academy. The title roles have
been entrusted to the Russell Brothers.
who, as the Mccain Sisters. will have
ample opportunity 10 display their re-
spective abilities-James, his original and
inimitable wholesome comedy. and John,
his clever acting and sweet singing.
Mr.. Blaney tells a pretty story in his
latest bid for public favor. THE Hired
Girls Millions" 6rst bringing his patrons
TO bargain sale in one Of New York;
department stores, where the Mccain
boys overkear plot to do away with
their little cousin Jennie. Now we are
brought right into the McCann boys liv-
Ing quarters, but instead of being the
boys, we have the McCann sisters, a
change which enables tho Russell broth
ers 10 display their Irish servant girls
characters, and also 10 claim a fortune
left by their uncle to the children OF his
sister. providing they were girls It Is by
this change Of sex that they are so sue
cessful in saving Jennies life and fortune
for her and finally landing the villains
behind the bars. There are many musical
numbers introduced throughout the piece.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-29
The NatiOnRI-Snm Bernard In "The
Rich Mr.. Hoggenheimer.v

The NatiOnRI-Snm Bernard In 'The
Rich Mr.. HOggenheimer."
When Sam Bernard begins his weeks
engagement at the New National to-mor-
row night in The Rich Mr.. Hoggen-
heimer." he will be seen in a musical
farce that ran for six months at Wal
lacks Theater, New York, and which. it
Is claimed. is one OF the biggest musical
successes of recent years. BY musical
successes is meant music, with comedy.
for The Rich Mr.. Hoggenheimer" is a
merry round of fun from the time the
curtain goes UP until the final close The
musical portion of the entertainment is
represented by fifteen good numbers, IN
GLIDING the popular number by Ned Bran
don. The Homesick Yankee" Flora
Fairs special whistling song, BE De-
mure," and others equally catchy. The
entire production is one representative Of
Charles Frohmans liberality in staging
and costuming.
THE Rich Mr.. Hoggenheimer'' presents
Sam Bernard as the same character made
famous by him in THE Girl from Kays. ."
The present play being merely a sequel
TO his former success, Bernard is still
Piggy Hoggenheimer, so enjoyed BY
playgoers in The Girl from Kays." He
has been married by the author of his
present play. but is still capable Of being
attracted by pretty ankle or a spark
ling eye. He has sent his son from Lon
don TO New York 10 learn American busi-
ness methods, and young Guy Hoggen-
heimer has devoted his time instead 10
falling in love with a New York shop-
girl Piggy gets warning from his
American lawyer of Guys matrimonial
danger. sets sail for the new world In
order 10 break of the match, is COM
pletely won over by the young lady, and
In the end gives the young folks his bless
ing. This story. briefly told, gives the
basis for the many complications that
ensue during the action of the farce but
the real fun comes when Mrs Hoggen-
heimer discovers that her husband has
given a fictitious reason for leaving Lon
don. Playgoers who remember Bernard.
In THE Girl from Kays." The RoIlick-
ing Girl" and other musical successes.
will readily see the opportunities afforded
In the story as set forth. Ii kept New
York playgoers laughing for six months.
proving one OF the most pronounced sue
cesses Of the metropolis.
The Rich Mr.. Hoggenheimer'' will be
presented here with a large cast The
principals in the company include Neva
Aymer, Marion Carson, Josephine Kirk
wood, Matte Rivenberg. Josephine An
sela, David Torrance. Burren Barberetto.
J. {. FentOn, Mortimer II. Weldon.
Charles r. Burrows. Dwight Williams.
and chorus that has become famous for
its beauty and dancing accomplishment.
The engagement at the New National
will cover eight performances a SPECIAL
matinee having been announced for
Wednesday New Years Day..
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cry and Stone-spend all their spare time
trying 10 bring the lass and the sailor
together. and they do il when they are
called in as Holmes and Watson The
much-wooed Dutch girl is played by Julia
Brouer. an exceedingly pretty and COM
petent young woman Victor Herbert has
supplied the music for The Red MIL"
and Henry Blossom has put in some very
excellent dialogue and lyrics OF an origi-
nal twist.
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The Majestic-"A Child Shall Lead
Them.v

A new star Miss Belle Jeanette, a
child of twelve, and a new play, "A
Child Shall Lead Them from the pen
Of Hal Reid. are the combined offerings
at the Majestic this week Miss jean
nette comes here heralded as a child ac-
tress, whose touch is sure. and whose
personality drawing. Miss Jeanette,
during the action of the play. interpo-
lated several specialties. chief OF which
The Washington herald., 1907-12-29

Hurtig & Seamons musical production.
"In New York Town." is booked at the
Majestic Theater for the week of January
s. The company is headed by Charles
Howard.
When Miss Rose Stshl appears at the
Columbia Theater the week of January
1S in THE Chorus Lady she will be
supported by the original cast, which in
cludes Wilfred Lucas, Eva Dennison,
Frances Byrne, Margaret Wheeler. Alice
Leigh, Giles Shine, Maude Knowlton.
Thomas MCGUIRE, Bert Cotton, Carolyn
Green, John Adams. Amy Lesser, Thomas
Lawrence. Amy Lee. Claire Lane. and
Annie Ives.
p II. Sullivan announces the initial
performance of his latest comedy drama.
The Cowboy and the Squaw." to take
place at the New Academy Monday
night, January 6. The play is said 10
depict life in the far West with so much
realism as 10 almost carry one away into
the land OF cowboys. The climax of the
third act is a race between a Wild steer
10 which BroncEo Bob has been rOped
w his opponent. and a wild broncho
which is ridden by a sQuaw who finally
succeeds in cutting the ropes and thereby
releasing the victim.
Chase's next week viii have a bill in
cluding Burr Mcintosh, the actor. photo
connOisseur. war correspondent. etc. Civ
ing his traveiogue OF scenes and Incidents
in the Philippines and Japan OF to-day;
VIII CresSy and Blanche DayHe. in Mr..
Cressy's The Wyoming Whoop." written
around a woolly Western editor and his
sHnctUm: w. c. Fields the fantastic
comedian. lately prominent in The Ham
Tree the Wotpert Trio; the Grassy
Brothers. foreign musical illusionists;
George ". Barry and Maud WalfOrd,
The Town Topics Takers" Miss Grace
Leonard, The Beau Brummel Of Vaude-
vile and the motion pictures OF The
Twin Brothers Joke"
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The Gayety-Burlesque.

The attraction at the Gayety this week
will be Fred Irwins big Burlesque
Show" one OF the best known among
companies OF this kind. The company
comprises forty people. There are two
burlesques, one opening and one closing
the show, and between the two there is
a good olio of eight vaudeville acts.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-29
The Lyceum-RurIesnne

At the Lyceum this week the attraction
viii be a burIesque company called Miss
New York, jr." II viii present a two
act musical comedy with vaudeville feat
ures, and as an added attraction has
Anpere. who is called King of Elec-
tricity." He has the strange faculty of
allowing a strong current of electricity
10 pass through his body, which enables
him 70 perform some remarkable feats.
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COMING ATTRACTIONS.

Hurtig & Seamon's musical production.
'In New York Town. is booked at the
Majestic Theater for the week of January
6. The company is headed by Charles
Howard.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-29

One Of the noticeable qualities Of the
Montgomery and Stone presentation Of
The Red Mill'' is said to be its excellent
stage management The piece now In its
second year. is given. from all accounts,
with the same vim and dash as al an
opening performance. This is due 10 the
unremitting watchfulness and attention
OF Eugene 2. Arnold. Charles Dilling-
hams stage director. Mr.. Arnold Is one
Of the youngest stage managers in
America. He is only twenty-six years
old. yet he Is intrusted with one Of the
most important productions in the coun-
try. He personally produced the mo g.
Red Mill Company, which, this fall.
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of the high school. The Glee
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reading from Longfe lows Ev-
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Dan Whitman Report

Didanyone notice the dishes
on: the landing? On Fsiday
evening you know what happen
ed in Prot. MilIer's private lab
oratory., For details sss The
Of the basket bah Il 4
/. We are all looking forward !, to
a number Of interesting basket
ball games between thfs high
school and other high schools Of
the state. Games are to.beplay-
ed with; the following Il towns
Friday with Rugby, Saturday
with Leeds, next edhesday
with Fargo Business college at
home. Other games are to be
played with. Larimore, Elnorado
and Grand Forks at some future
date. All that saw the game
last, Friday will realize that we
have a,gritt team 'aala d diiNiissllllospes
that TIE boys will gain many
victories. Z. :;
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/ .: q! Ways oil llle World \

!, The Ohio river can overflow
and hundreds Of families be
driven from home with great
loss, but 40 one kinks the State
of Ohio is worse on that accOulrt.
One accid dent viii cause more
loss Of lives id u mine than. Ii al all
the storms ofssrloW ia North 8Da-.
kota ever did. Z est mining ii
not interrupted. The sensation
al newspaper of the Twin Cities
do this state great injury by their
storm, and blizzard reports and
grossly exagge Grated dispatches
from points within the sssstas
where no actual stuff finG exists.
or where it was ever likely toex-
list. The reports Of fuel shortage
and scarcity of necessities cub.
lished, beast make iit appear'
that the entire state I'D. ia The
same .condi tion as. the sisolat tea
places from which such reports
emanate. q This is unfair and
untrue. There D ii more yyailt
and suffering from lack of rnec-
essities of life among people III,
the. Twin Cities than ID the en-
tire statesof lorth Dakot Ex.
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The International Land COM
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Return fare from ST. ST. Paul TO
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