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From Opera to Drama.

III is strange that Bertha KalIch. wh6
ranks among our greatest actresses of roIet
intensely emotional, should have spent tho
Hrst years OF her career In the theater on
the operate stage. In fact It was commoniy
supposed during her girlhood that her wav
10 success lay In opera. She made her 1rst
appearance before the footlights at the age
OF hfteen in an opera company in her ma
1--WE city OF Lemberg, Balicla- For several
years she continued with this organization
and rose to leading roles Then II waa
that her dramatic talents evidenced theme
selves In the powerful portrayal she gav6
or her characters. Few opera singers.
even the greatest, display more than come
monpiace dramatic ability, and the direcs
tors of the theaters soon realized that Ia
the young singer they had an actress
destined to far greater success on the
dramatic stage She became leading womA
an OF the National Theater at Bucharest
and acted In similar capacity in Russia,
roland Roumania and other European
countries. When she came to the United
states 1t was to become ct once the idol
or the densely populated district from
whlch the patronage of the Yiddish
theaters Is drawn. 1t was there, when
she played a repertoire ranging from
Hamlet to the modern dramas of Ibsen,
Suderman and Gordin. that she attracted
the attention of Harrison Grey Fske who
realized the fed that the American stage
offered actress of such extraordinary
talent, and brought her forward last year
as an English-speaking star in "Monna
wanna. Seldom has player attained
equal success in so short a time. Thia
season Madame Kalich plays an English
version of THE Kreutzer Sonata" tho
strongest bill of her former repertoire,
Its original triumph was duplicated before
American audiences on Madame Kallch'G'
recent production of the play in New
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produced Little Johnny Jones'" The first
big city to see this production after 1t was
Graded was Chicago. where 1t was most
enthusia stically received. This success was
duplicated short time afterward in the
east, especially in New York, where it now
has a record of-thirty-eight weeks to it's
credit. During the past year Mr.. Cohan
has written two more plays-"Forty- five
Minutes From Broadway" and George
Washington, Jr."
In addition to a beauty chorus of sixty.
the Little Johnny Jones' company will
be found to include a notable cast of prin-
Tom Lewis. Sam j. Ryan, Jack Rafael,
Frank Montgomery William E. Meehan,
c. j. Harrington. Harry Pearson. William
Seymour. Tom Penfold, Edward Sheehan,
Lottie Medley, Hazel Lowry Adele Rafter
and Stella Tracey. An elaborate scenic
equipment and some very beautiful cos
tunes are promised. There will be matt
nees on Thursday and Saturday.
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Princeton Triangle Club.

''The Mummy Monarch" the new play Of
the Princeton Triangle Club. to be given at
the Belasco on April 90 is said in some re-
spects to excel "Tabasco Land" their last
years offering. This years play has a
quaint story handled with great ingenuity.
Two mummies. Ptolemy I, King Of Egypt
in 200O B. c., and Egypta, his queen, have
been blasted out Of pyramid by an Ameri-
can scientist and are brought back to life
by the aid of an electric apparatus. They
Immediately claim their throne, now held
by Alexander /. and are temporarily sue
cessful in gaining 1t. Alexander, however,
with the aid of Vivian Dasher. the star of
q stranded comic opera troupe, persuades
the populace to rebel against Ptolemy be-
cause he has changed the face of the
Sphinx to portrait of himself. Ptolemy is
finally forced to retire to his pyramid tomb
and Alexander returns to the throne.
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"Befo' and After de War"

novel entertainment will be given by
the Margaret Bell Company at the New
National Theater Sunday evening. April
A. 1907. Miss Bell is an impersonator and
will introduce her original eharacterizations
Of two venerable colored men, Ola Black
Joe and Uncle Israel. Miss Bell has de-
voted more than three years and spent a
large sum OF money in the preparation of
this entertainment. She has over three
hundred views, which she accompanies with
monoogue and songs of antebellum days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

year, when she entered upon her career as
an English-speaking star. THE Kreutser
Sonata" written by the Yiddish dramatist,
Jacob Gordin. was played for the first time
In the original tongue by Madame kalich
five years ago, and her success in 1t was
remarkable. The English version to be
played here is by Langdon Mitchell, the
author of Mrs. Fishes version of Becky
Sharp, and also The New York Idea"
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of it's intrinsic worth until he read it to
Henry 3. Harris. AT the reading Mr.. Har-
ris, after hearing the second act, imme-
diately offered Mr.. Klein terms and cor
tracted to produce it within a given time.
Then the older managers laughed at him
Even in the midst of its final rehearsals
MIR. Harris found no one who believed in
the ultimate success Of the play. On the
contrary. his friends. after witnessing the
dress rehearsal. seriously advised against
his gong any further with its production,
and when II came time for the departure
of the company 70 Mlddletown. Conn. where
It was to receive its initial production.
there was no one to bid him a mem
Der of the company goodbye or good
luck" Failure was written all over 1t.
The company opened in Mddletown at the
Mddlesex Theater October 16, 1905 to the
proverbial small but enthusiastic audience
80 small, indeed that the receipts totaled
fire commissioner closed the Hyperion
Theater of New Haven, where the COM
! pany scheduled for appearance the
| following night, and it was decided to give
| another performance in Middletown. Mid
| dletOwn does not possess the luxury of a
morning paper and it was only the com
mendation of the audience of the night be-
| fore that spoke for the play and yet the
| receipts jumped to Sl,4SJ the second night.
The play then went into the Park
Theater, Boston, for a two-weeks engage
| ment and opened to small house, receipts
| being we'll within three figures. They went
| up steadily into the thousands, and its time
was extended to six weeks At the termi-
| nation il was taken into the Lyceum
! Theater, New York After the opening
| night there the reviewers were not alto
| gether favorable but nevertheless the play
has just concluded two years consecutive
run there.
In February of 1906 second company
| was formed to fill bookings made for the
| play. This organization, known as The
| Lion and the Mouse Company B, began a
| four weeks engagement and great
| WAS the popular demand that In the last
week daily matinees were played. three
| day-one at IL o'clock-another at 2 and
| a third at g. After triumphant tour
| Of the Pacific coast this company returned
! to Chicago and played there for six months.
For the first time in the history of the
drama two companies presented the same
play for q summer run. Last September
| two other companies were formed and at
the present time four are in the field play
Ing to record breaking business. Washing
ton Is to see the original Lyceum Theater
cast.
| A HEAVY STAGE SETTING-The Sec
ond act setting of THE Lion and the
| Mouse is one of the most artistic ever
| seen on the stage. The entire setting Is of
solid wood, absolutely canvas being
used. Carved wood is used in the panel
ing and the immense fireplace is of MIA g.
ter of paris. the upper of part being carved
out In varied designs. 1t requires fifteen
men to set this scene, the time consumed
being less than fifteen minutes, which is
quito remarkable when the maSs.ycness of
the setting is considered
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Chase's.

Chase's eight features this week will
comprise Emma Carus. Paul Spadoni Pat
Rooney and Marion Bent, Collins and Hart.
Ten Brooke. Lambert and company. Ber-
tie Heron, Nettie Carroll. and the laugh
able motion pictures, entitled The Police
mans Chase" Emma Carus is one of the
most popular song condolences in -vaude-
vile Paul Spadoni will display his ability
to manipulate feather-weight as we'll "a;
heavyweight articles in his wonderful Jug
Cling feats. Pat Rooney and Marion Bent
will present 1.-THE Busy Bell Boy" in
which they made their London success
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"Man and Superman."

Robert Lorraine will appear in G. Bernard
Shaw's famous comedy, Man and Super
man." for weeks engagement at the Co.
lumbia Theater Monday evening April Is.
Few plays of recent years have attracted
more attention than has Man and Super
man." 1t Is conceded to be one of the
most entertaining Of - the many plays
brought forth by this brilliant author Mr..
Lorraine. in the character of John Tanner
the iconoclast and revolutionist, has estab-
lished himself as one of the most con-
spicuous stars identified with the American
stage.
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selected for the opening. 1t Is an English
melodrama and tells the story Of a woman's
fiendish jealousy and her revenge. The
interest centers In two sisters, Bessie and
Miriam Barton. who leave their quiet coun-
try home at Wfllowdale and go to London
to make their way In lige. There they meet
and form the acquaintance of Rachel West
wood. an INSCRIPTIONS woman. The story
throughout is one of great heart interest
and the action Is at all times exciting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07
Columbia Theater.

The attraction at the Columbia Theater
for the week beginning tomorrow evening
will be George N. Cohan's musical success,
Little Johnny Jones" Mr.. Cohan has
been before the public since childhood. His
actual stage career began at the age Of
ten, and since he was fifteen years Of age
he has contributed sketches and small plays
by the hundred, besides writing innumer-
able songs. In October, 1904, he wrote and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07
"Swell Elegant Jones. -

Ezra Kendall will be the attraction at the
Columbia Theater the week of April o. be-
ginning Monday night. The humorist-com-
edian this season is appearing in COM
edy termed Swell Elegant Jones'" Ken
dali appears in one of his characteristic
roles and is also interpolating some new
Kendall monologues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

An ACTOR OF EXPERIENCE.-Frank
T. Aiken. who will be seen in the cast OF
ION Parole" at the Belasco Theater Mon
day evening, although man Of modest
bearing. has been a star or the high-sal-
aired support of stars FOR over a third of
n century In the old days Mr.. Aiken ap-
peared in the support OF Booth the elder.
and was afterward a featured member of
Edwin Booth and Lawrence Barrett's COM
panies He afterward toured the country
In Lester Wallack's support. He also ap-
reared in such plays as Won and Lost. -
"Hearts of Oak" etc. Later-day theater-
goers OF this city will recall his excellent
work as York Driscoll In "Pudd'nhead Will
son" and the Earl of Dorncourt In Little
Lord Fauntleroy." Mr.. Aiken gives highly
gratifying performance as Gen. Ranooiph
Pinckney In ION Parole"
SOUTH ERN MAN FROM NEW
yORK.-Louis Evan Sl4ipman. author OF
"On Parole" although born In New York
city, has spent a great deal OF his time In
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

The Majestic will tonight offer the second
of Fitzgerald's vaudeville concerts. An
entirely new series of life motion pictures
will be shown. The vaudeville bill will
consist of three high-class acts together
with illustrated songs.
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Belasco Thester.

ION Parole" a story of wartime WOO
ing, will be the weeks attraction, beginning
tomorrow night, at the Belasco Theater.
Henry Miller will present a company of
unusual merit in this latest romance of
the south for second engagement in
Washington. The author, Louis Evan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

great tension. Until within a very few
moments of the curtain there seems no pos
sible way for the playwright to re-establish
his hero-in this case a devout curate whose
religion Is doing right. Yet this must be
accomplished, else all rules OF playwright
ing are violated. And Mr.. Jones does this
in manner which comes a great
prise,
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"Marse Covington."

Next week Chase's bill will include among
its features George AIDES one-act play.
"Marse Covington," produced by Edward
Connolly. Gerald Griffin. Stephen Maley,
Ernest Carr and Arthur Ebbetts
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SUNDAY CONCERT at the Belasco.

The usual Sunday concert will be given
at the Belasco Theater tonight Leo Benn,
who styles himself the philosophical humor-
list. will deliver an original monologue.
Chester Spencer will render several Of the
latest ballads, illustrated with colored
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07
New Lyceum,

Tomorrow 'Watsons. Burlesquers' open
their engagement at the New Lyceum Be
sides the olio there will be two burlesques,
written by Harry Montague, THE Nor
mons" and The Bashful Venus
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Majestic.

Kathryn Purnell will begin her engage
ment-to continue indefinitely-at the Ma
jestic Monday matinee. April s, and con-
tinue through the weeks with matinees
Monday Wednesday and Saturday
Woman Against Woman" Ii the play
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

personal direction Of Mr.. Miller. which
fact argues well for the general experience
evidenced in scenic and pictorial embellish-
ment. The original cast and complete pro-
duction comes here direct from the two
months run at the Majestic Theater. New
York city. Popular price matinees Will be
given on Wednesday and Saturday.
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Coming Attractions.
New National Theater.

The relentless war of high finance is the
main theme of the most-discussed play.
The Lion and the Mouse" by Charles
Klein, which Henry B. Harris will offer
for the first time in Washington at the
New National Theater tomorrow evening.
The piece comes direct from the Lyceum
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"The Belle of Richmond.

Kathryn Purnell and her excellent COM
pany will offer for the second week of her
engagement at the Majestic the powerful
melodramatic success. The Belle of Rich
mond,' described as a strong dramatic
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"The Kreutzer sonata. ;,

Bertha Kalich, in THE Kreutzer Sonata"
will be the attraction at the Belasco The
alter next week. Madame Kalich will he
well remembered in Washington by reason
of her performance in Norma Wanna last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

Robert Edeson is to close his third year
in "StrOngheart' about the middle of May
and will start for Europe Immediately afs
ter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

Arthur Boucher, the English actor, -
to visit this country next season In play
called Mr.. Sheridan"
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views. The popular motion pictures will b
made feature of the entertainment.
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Majestic Tonight.

story of love and passion. 1t will be given
an elaborate mounting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

Margaret Wycherly will begin short
tour In Shubert houses with THE Prime
rose Patch" drama written by her husA
band, Bayard WELLER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

Rose Stahl, the star in The Chorus.
Lady" has written play which she hazl
entitled The Answer"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

Maeterlincks new play. The Blue Bird z
is to be produced in English in this country
next season.
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Louisvine's new theater, which has been
named after Mary Anderson. was opened
on Monday evening with a performance Of
''Happyland," by DeWoif Hopper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

George AIDES college Widow is peinai
pirated under the title The PFex's Daughs'
ter"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-04-07

The New National Theaters weekly pub-
ucation "Greenroom Glimpses," is to be
published until the end of the current sea-
son. The paper will be increased next sea-
son to twelve pages. and will start the sea-
son of 1907-0S with an increase In circulaa
zion of over 1900 copies.
Welcomed at first with perfunctory ius
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21
Us GOVERMzIE.WT ByZLDNC

Brownsville for the cotton planter in
the days of the civil war. The river
at that time was crowded with boats
ready and willing to slip out with cot
ton for Europe, and it was the cap
tain of one of these boats who appre-
ciated the wonderful possibilities OF
the country and lost no time In buy
ing all the land which his means
would allow. His name was Henry
King and his widow now owns the
famous King ranch which contains
nearly 100000 acres, on which Craze
from $4,000 to 10000 fine cattle. 1t
is claimed that this is the largest
ranch under one ownership in the
world and certainly Mrs. King has alb
solute control of more territory than
many a prince of Prussia The home
ranch, known as the Santa Gertrudis,
is nearly 100 miles north of Browns
vile, and so miles from the gulf but
it is said that Mrs. King can go from
the home ranch to her residence at
Corpus Christi without leaving her
land and it is a fact that the line of
the st. Louis, Brownsville & Mexico
railroad extends through her property
for so miles.
For many years the water supply
was the problem of this country and
many of the cattlemen were upon the
point of deserting it, but a few years
ago artesian wells broughttforth abuh-
dantly and now it Is realized that the
country is place for man more than
cattle.
AS an evidence of the royal way in
which things are done in this old yet
new country, Mrs. King has cut out a
strip of her property of $4,000 acres
for those who wish to test agricul-
tural possibilities of this country.
Many things in and about Browns
vile are different from other sections
and perhaps one of the most unusual
features is that the country slopes up
to the Rio Grande river. For this
reason II water in any quantity Is
poured over the banks of the river,
1t will flow for many miles inland,
propelled by no other force than grav-
ity.
Taking advantage of this condition,
a pumping plant is being erected on
the river and canal and laterals are
being dug for a total distance of near
ly 20o miles. extending inland from
80 to 40 miles, which are expected to
irrigate more than 100000 acres of
rich land.
The trend of commerce is causing
Brownsville to awaken, but it will be
many years before it divests itself of
the robe of romance which 1t has
worn so long.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21
TIES IN PLAiDs AND STRIPES.
To Be Worn With the High Turnover
Collar.

Cravats and ties are now exceed
ingly chic and becoming. The most
fashionable collar of the moment is
feature is not so much the collar as
the tie. Ties in every shade and de-
sign of plaids and stripes are seen at
all the fashionable shops. The ties
are made to fit the collars and to ac-
cord with their style TO a large ex-
tent.
With an embroidered collar, a high
turnover, were shown bows OF accor-
dion plated null and fine linen. These
were plain white or polka dotted in
black and colors. These bows were
also made of three pieces of lawn ac-
Gordon plated and trimmed with lace.
,, bound together by knot in the cen
ter.
The white embroidered collars in
linen are also worn with very large
made-up bows of Roman striped silk.
with four-in-hands of the Roman silk
and Scotch plaids and with quaint
small bows of narrow striped ribbon
made with four loops, no ends and
two knots.
There are also plated satin stocks
of white with the lower part of plaid
of striped silk. ending In a four-in-
hand or Windsor tie. Other plated
white satin stocks have the lower part
of plaid silk ending in a fiat pair OF
crossed ends In front. Again the plaid
silk is used for the upper part of the
stock. and the lower part is made up
of plain silk. with the crossed tabs
or a four-in-hand in front.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21
THIS FOX A REAL MoUsER.
Found a Weakling, He Is Raised by a
Sympathetic Family.

The following account of the effects
of environment comes from a land
owner In Silesia, and should prove In
teresting to all lovers of the animal
world.
One of the keepers came on litter
of young foxes, each about the size of
a halt-grown cat. There were IL of
them and ten were quickly disposed of
in the neighborhood. The eleventh.
however, was delicate. He seemed to
have had blow across the loins in
babyhood and was but a sickly little
fellow. His condition awakened SYM
pathy in the household and he WAS
taken in and nursed and petted into
robust health.
But care and gentle treatment are
now showing their effect not only on
young reynard's physique, but on his
general behavior and the view he
takes of things. Before all others he
loves his kind master and mistress.
Next to them he esteems the house
dog. In fact, should pack" now
come across his way foxy would prob
ably show delight and an inclination
to tate each on for game. Brushed
and combed, 1t is his pride to show
himself in the drawing room when re-
qusted or to accompany his dear lady
on her walk.
A few weeks ago he was missed.
and it was found that he had gone TO
pay his devoirs alone at a house where
he had been petted. getting no farther.
however. than the front door, where
he stood approximately scratching.
Nor is 1t all take" on his part and no
return. He has become very expert
mouser. by day. however. he loves
best to recline before the kitchen fire
on a little old rug he recognizes As
his very own.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21
LInoerIe Is Much EyeIeted.

The spring and summer lingerie
will be more embroidered than ever.
These dainty garments may be fash
ioned at home with really little ex-
pense compared to their cost at the
shops. For the woman who has leisure
time their making Is a pleasure. and
much lace. fine tucking. and ribbon
may be added to make them attrac-
tive. The lingerie fits closer to the
figure this season. for 1t is the desire
OF every woman to be slim and grace
fii Ii, appearance.
The Elbert County tribune., 1907-03-21
French Corsets.

The French corset, besides being
well cut. is generally a work of art as
to material and trimmings. Among
the newest fabrics used are plain ba-
tiste In plain colors that have the eff
feet of taffeta. and tiny checks also
expressing the taffeta idea. Trim
mings vary from an elaborate en-
broidery of rocco ribbon work and
bands of "broderie Anslaise" ar
ranged In a bolero shape 90 simple
heading of fine valenciennes lace re-
lieved by baby ribbon.