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The Florida agriculturist., 1907-10-09
VOL. XXXlV Nc. ii.
Keeping Up the Milk Flow.

IIOIII Coleman NuIdI WOTlQ use
Any one who has ever had
care Of COWS knows how difficult il
to keep up the flow of milk when
comes if several months have pas
since freshening, and many lay it
tirely to the fact that pastures
getting short, which in a measure
true, for it is a lack of sufici
quantity of the right kind of feed t
causes the decrease with COWS t
have been educated to the milk
habit.
With COWS that have been bred
some months ago, CESSATION has
already advanced so far that the
foetus makes a considerable de-
mand for its sustenance and
growth. This in itself is enough
to preceptibly diminish the flow
of milk. Coupled with this is
the character of the food the
COWS usually get at this time Of
the year which may be 1ikened to
the "leavings" from we'll spread
table when compared with the
lush pastures Of early summer,
and besides nature is preparing
for winter by the taking on Of a
heavy coat Of hair, and thus there
is every natural reason for a fall
ing off IN milk production besides
the habit which some COWS have
been allowed to acquire of drying
off in the fall because it does not /
pay to bother with them.
The rational way to deal with /
this matter is to keep up the sup
ply Of succulent food when the
grass is getting dry and unap-
petizing and give the COWS their
fill Of something equally nourish-
ing and which tastes so good that Y
they will be tempted to eat all
wayseenhqtaoinrd1u aoin rdludluu
With COWS that have been b1
some months ago, CESSATION has
ready advanced SO far that the foe
make a considerable demand for
sustenance and growth. This in
self is enough to perceptib1y dimin
the flow of milk. Coupled with t
is the character of the food the CO
usually get at this time of the Y,
which may be likened to the '1e
1ngs" from a we'll spread table WI
compared with the lush pastures
early summer, and besides nature
preparing for winter by the taking
OF a heavy coat of hair, and Il
there is every natural reason for
falling off in milk production besic
the habit which some COWS have be
allowed to acquire of drying off
the fall because it does not paw
bother with them.
The rational way to deal with t
matter is to keep up the supply
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Thnt Irorr Pnper Cutter.

There is a little story on the Ivory
Paper Cutter, which is part OF the proper
ties in the library scene in The Witch
ing Hour" at the Hackett Theater 1t is
really what it pretends to be-a big. heavy
ivory paper cutter. and not a dummy.
Away back in 1891. when Augustus
Thomas was great deal less prosperous
than he is now, he used TO walk by a
novelty place on Twenty-third street and
with covetous eyes study this paper cut
ter. which was one OF the most priced
and highest priced exhibits in the win
dow Every day he took his look at this
coveted paper cutter. then frightened his
belt, and went on 10 the nearest Beanery.
where he straddled high stool and stow
ed away ten cents worth Of honest COM
fort.
Then he wrote Alabama" That was
the turning point in his career. as wen
as in the career OF the paper cutter. For
the first time in many years ne had
enough change in his possession so that
when he walked he could hear IT rattle
in his trousers pocket.
Now" said Mrs. Thomas. you've been
telling me all these years about that
paper cutter in Twenty-third street, and
this Is the psychological moment. l am
going down there and buy it." And she
did.
Il cost a nice little bit OF money. but
It was worth II. for It suggested the
murder scene which Is now the beginning
of the story OF The Witching Hour "
That scene irst came into Mr.. Thomas
mind when. one dag. he looked at the
paper cutter and said:
why that thing would kill man."
And that is the story OF Thomas, the
Novelty Store. and the Paper Cutter.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
About DR.. Sam Nndd.

Washington. ID. G. Dec. . l9-
Editor Dramatic Department. Washington Herald:
Dear Sir;-In the article headed our
American Cousin" on the dramatic page
Of last Sundays Herald. ] notice the fol-
lowing: For the dates and information
about the Washington history Of the play
am indebted to Mr.. Aloysius Aludd.
Of Washington. brother Of that Dr.
Mudd who set the broken leg of John
Wilkes Booth the night after the assas-
sInation of President Lincoln. at Ford's
Theater'
While il is true that ! furnished the
information mentioned. the statement
that | am brother of DR.. MUdd IS not
correct. I am connected with the same
Maryland family 10 which DR. sam Mudd
belonged. bat the relationship 20 him is
very slight. by grandfather came from
Maryland. but NY father was born in
Georgetown and ! was born in Washing
ton.
DR.. sam Mudd was a man who com
manded the respect Of all persons. / have
been told, but ] had not even the pleas
ure Of rs acquaintance.
Very respectfully.
ALOYSIUS !. MUDR-
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Brewster,s Millions.

The fine comedy. "Brewster's Millions, 9"
at the Columbia Theater all last week.
did not by any means get the hearty
support and patronage its merits de-
served. President Roosevelt. who is too
busy ann to find much time for the
ater-going. saw il on Monday night and
evidently enjoyed Il hugely, and at the
conclusion OF the performance. . when
young Edward Abelles received a hearty
curtain call. the President rose and re-
turned the respectful bow the player gave
IN the direction Of the Presidential box
1t is probable that Mr.. Roosevelt was at
sracted to the show because Of his liking
for McCutcheon, the author of the book
from which the play was made.
And very good play has been made
out of the novel, The theme is quite
original. and in it's topsy-turveyness-th
idea OF a man trying hard to get rid Of
fortune. when most OF Us are trying
so hard TO get one. proves both intense
ly interesting and strikingly humorous
II is hard 10 recall a legitimate comedy
of recent years that has so many genuine
laughs; laughs not due to horse-play, but
and the dialogue The failure of the
Washington theatergoers properly to ap-
preciate this play is the more remark
able when one thinks OF its success else
where. 'Brewsters Millions is one Of
the highly successful plays of the sea-
son and its success has been well de-
served. Staged by Mr.. Frederick Thomp-
son, of Luna Park fame il has all the
aids that clever stagecraft and inven-
ton could give H. and few more reaIis-
tic scenes have been witnessed on the
local stage than the scene of Brewster's $
yacht caught in storm. The scene
really beggars description In its natural
ness.
Much OF the success Of the play. too. is
due to the excellent acting of Mr.. Ed
ward Abelles. one of the cleverest of
Americas youngest comedians. One can
easily see the many temptations there are
in such a part to boisterousness and
striving for effect. but Mr. Abelles is
clever enough player to recognize the
value OF repression and the power Of
facial expression. and all of his effects
are gained in a legitimate and praise
worthy manner He was most ably sec
onded. too. by Miss Mary Ryan. a clever
leading woman whose work has always
been attractive. brt n-ver more so than
in this play. "Brewster's Millions" was
treat in comedy. and if those who
missed il knew how good ii was they
might well have cause for regret
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
ACTRESS BACHELOR OF LAWS.

Miss Marie Rawson, who appeared at
Chase's last week. IN support OF Robert
Hiliinrd, in his very successful playlet,
'As A Man Sows." Is a unique character
in stage life Miss Rawson was born in
Princeton, staid New England type OF
village in Northern Illinois. far from the
glamor OF the footllghts. where the
Thespian art is represented by an occa-
sional melodrama OF the deep-dyed sort,
or barn storming production OF Shake
speare. Princeton being the county seat,
the majesty of the law IL much in evi-
dence, and Miss Rawsons early ambi-
tions pointed toward its practice. Hav-
ing completed her preliminary education.
she matriculated at the Northwestern
University Law School, in Chicago, and
three years later had the distinction OF
being the third girl to ever receive the
degree of bachelor of laws from that
institution. During her residence In Chi
cago. however Miss Rawson had devel-
oped a keen interest In the drama. which
sadly upset her former plans. Neverthe-
less. having started the law. she was
man enough 10 see it through. and
she accordingly presented herself at
Springfield for the State bar examina-
ton, which has the reputation OF being
one of the most severe IN the country.
She came through the ordeal successful
ly. and received license 10 practice before
tho supreme court Of that jurisdiction
to cope upon an equal footing with the
sterner sex at the bar Of justice. This
attained, she returned 70 her second love
the drama-and gTappled with its IN
tricacies under the direction OF Hart Con-
way. OF the Chicago College of Music
Her first engagement was with Otis
Skinner. in Prince Otto" in which piece
she visited Washington. Later she be-
came leading woman with Reeves Smith
playing. among other parts. that OF Miss
Woodward. In THE Tyranny Of Tears.
in which local playgOers viii vivIdly re-
call Miss Ida Conquest. For two seasons
She has been with Mr.. Hilliard, very
ably seconding his efforts. as the wife.
in the little emotional drama which has
won such attention among vaudeville
audiences
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Faverrhnm on the Stage.

Although an Englishman. and with
dreams of somebody quitting the stage TO
go TO Parliament, William Faversham in
his journeyings with The Squaw Man. -
has many times asserted his belief in the
present and eventual supremacy OF the
American play.
There has peen no pronounced success % late ~
any foreign dramatist-not for many months. This
may not and probably does net. mean that foreign
dTsmatsts becoming poorer In quality. but thar
our writers have become better. And We have the
advantages of dramatic material that Is impressive
tn our people and not confined even fer
our comedy 10 -racturss Of the seventh command
ment
What have said is: The most hopeful thing
about the American drama is that great human
studies and stories about great themes told by
the writer's. and. being clean and the sort that
stand fer sturdy. healthful growth, believe there is
wonderful hope Tor the future Of American play
Sr:c tins"
Practically all the Of the day are plays
written by Americans The New York fdea %
The Music Master" "SalOmy Jane" 4" The Squaw
Man. The Great Divide" The Grand Amy
Man" and The Darling Of the Gods are sair
examples.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Sayings Of BlnncEe Bates as "The
Girl of the Golden west"

The Road Agent-Wen that's ny conviction.
The Girl-Do YOU think you can plsy poker. Mr..
JOhnsons
The Giri-Out II even dfty men. who think they
can play poker. there's is one amt mistaken.
The Girl 60 Jack Rance. the sheriff Remen-
Der. Jack. there's some Us born good an some rs
has 90 be elected
The Girl-Tve got yeu dggeTed out. Mr. Johnson.
You're either good you're a teetOtalCr OF you re
50 bad you're tired Of life and whisky
The Chill told The boys. if a road agent come
IN here. Ia Offer him drink. an he'd treat me
like perfect LADY. Whatn you have Mr. John
SOM
The Girl-Don't 'XpeCt too much q me. Mr..
johnson. l only had thirty-two dollars worth
education. II III had more you can't tell what I
might have been.
The Grill amt boastin, but il keepin' a saloon
don't give me a sort of position round here. I
don't know what does. keepin a saloons a great
educator You set 30 know things
Tho Girl-why. these men work Till their hands
are broken. their backs are bent and their souls
warped Gcd Almighty never put il into no man
heart to make beast Of himself 'ceptin' for some
woman some child. An auybodyd have 20 XII
me first before he could get penny of that money.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
Blanche Bates.

For the third and the last time Miss
Blanche Bates has visited Washington in
the somewhat clever melodrama. The
Gir1 of the Golden West" The play was
seen in Washington and received public
approval here before it was seen in New
York. IL is a little curious, perhaps, why
this should be so. for The Girl of the
Golden West is pretty crude melodrama.
with two or three situations that are an
insult 20 the intelligence of theater-
goers. The cleverest item in the whole
play is an old and cheaply theatric de-
vice which has been, however. adroitly
lugged IN by Mr.. Belasco. refer TO the
presence of the wounded outlaw being
disclosed through his blood dripping from
above onto tie handkerchief Of the sher-
iff. The episode of the game OF poker
between the girl and the sherin-is to
laugh The idea that an old-time pro-
fessional gambler. playing for one OF the
biggest stakes he has ever gambled for.
should allow the girl to ring in a cold
hand on him by such a clumsy and obvi-
Gus device is ridiculous. These are. how
ever, minor faults On the whole un-
doubtedly the PLY pleases the people.
l think this is largely due TO the clever
acting Of the play rather than the play
itself Miss Blanche Bates has always
been favorite in Washington. She was
well liked here before she played sea-
son in stock here with 7. Daniel Fraw-
ley. She comes of a family Of players
She was Oorn in Portland. Greg. in 1873,
the daughter OF Mr. and Mrs E. NJ
Bates, who were widely popular In lead
ing parts on the Pacific Coast and in Aus
tralia- She was not educated to be an
actress. and made her first appearance
or the stage by accident at a benefit
given tC l.. r. Stockwell manager OF a
theater in San Francisco. She appeared
first in This Picture and That" one
act piece by Brander Mathews She
then joined Frawleys stock company in
San Francisco and was afterward engag-
ed by James Neil, with whom she play
cd in penoveT. Salt Lake City, and Port
land. Her first real success was the
part OF Mrs. Hillery in The Senator" +"
after which she assumed the leading
comedy roles in all the successful DAILY
plays. Her first emotional part was
Phyllis in The Charity Ball." and she
also made hit as Nora in "A Dolls
House, which was the first Ibsen play
TO be presented on the Pacific Coast. In
1925 she went under Augustin Dalys man
agement and played Shakespearean char
acters in his company till she was called
upon to create the heavy part Of Countess
Mirtza in The Great Ruby" In was
not, however, until she went under David
Belasco's management that she came into
her own The Girl Is the best part she
has ever had, and in It she has done the
best work of her career.
Those who have followed her life's
work and who believe that she has talent
and ability are awaiting with curiousity
and interest the production of new Be
lasco play that will probably put the
final seal upon her powers
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
PLAYS AND PLAYFOLK.

May Yohe is singing in moving picture
SHOW out in Oakland, where the admls-
sion Is 10 cents
One OF the hits Of "The Gay White
Way is a pianologue by Melville Ellis.
including new original song on wt;nan's
clothes. entitled Whats the Use OF All
These Things Without the Girl Inside?'
The Gay White Way" comes 70 the
Belasco this winter.
l. NJ. McCrea, son of Capt MeCrea, Of
the United States navy, has joined the
chorus OF THE Top o tn World at the
Majestic in New York. Young McCrea
became popular as an entertainer on
board one of the navy vessels, and his
desire to be a great comic opera singer
led to his joining the chorus. TO work
his way up from the bottom of the lad
der.
Prof Hugo Munsterberg. of Harvard
University, discussed in a recent article
the question of "The Third Degree"
which is dealt with in such striking
manner in the new play which Laurence
Irving has written for Mr.. Sothern this
season, and which was produced with
great success in Chicago a few weeks
ago, under the title of THE Fool Hath
Said In His Heart There Is No God"
VIII A. Page. press representative of
the Hippodrome, viii leave the big
playhouse after another week in order
to assume the business management of
the tour OF Julia MarIowe. having been
transferred 10 that position by the Shu-
berts Wells Hawks. for several years
in charge OF Charles Frohman's literary
department" will succeed Mr.. Page at
the Hippodrome Mr.. John D. Williams
succeeds to Mr.. Hawks position.
Arthur Hill, the famous English PAN
tomimist. who plays the Friendly Bear
in 'The Top o. tn Wrold." now breaking
records at the Majestic. New York, has
played more than score of animals and
leaped into fame through his Cowardly
Lion in The Wizard of OF and Tige
in Buster Brown" He declares he can
not make a curtain speech in his animal
makeup. as he is no nature faker. This
attraction will be seen at the Belasco
Theater this winter.
Laurence Irving. the author OF Mr..
SOlheTn new play, cahed ne FopA
Hath Said In His Heart There Is No
God" is no novice in playwriting. being
the author of Peter the Great, Richard
Lovelace." Godfrey and Yolande," "A
Christmas Story" Bonnie Dundee. q"
and also the translator for his father,
the late Sir Henry Irving. OF two of Sar-
dou's plays. "Robespierre" and Dante"
The new play. The Fool Hath Said IN
His Heart There Is No God" Is based
upon several incidents in DestoJenslis s
book called Crime and Punishment"
The Ohio State Society. organized by
Elsie Janis. OF Charles Dillngham's The
Hoyden" company. has a list Of ellgibles.
including Charles and Daniel Frohman.
Otis Harlan. Paul Kester. Pauline Hall,
William Burress. Percita West. Virginia
Earl. Frederic Thompson. Emma Carus.
Elita Proctor Otis Amelia Bingham. II.
c. Blaney, Marguerite Clarke Lillian
Coleman, Charles BlgelOw. Trixie Fri
ganza, Edith Meyer. Lida Mcmillan,
John r. Rogers, Edna Aug. Helen Hale.
Gretchen Dale. Walter Jones and ". G.
Stewart. Enameled pins in the shape OF
buckeye have been designed for each
member.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
CONCERTS TONIGHT.

An attractive bin has been arranged
for the Majestic Sunday vaudeville con
cert tonight The life motion pictures
are instructive, interesting, and excep-
tiOnaIly clear The other acts on the
bill include Sadie O'NeiH. a famous New
York contralto. in illustrated songs. the
original Symphony Quartet. WaTy Clark.
the funny German, AID other Specialties
OF a high order
An interesting programme Of moving pic
lures mas been selected for the concert
at the Academy tonight. The comedy
subjects are woven from nonsense only
and for strictly laughing purposes. the
dramatic features sketched from the
realms Of fancy and pictured into pos
sible actUalities, Ike good play always
conveying a moral Billy Thornton win
appear in new illustrated songs.
The concert at the Gayety Theater to-
night win have a programme Of animated
pictures and illustrated songs, rendered
by well-known singers. The pictures
shown embrace every possible range Of
subject from farce comedy to sensational
dramatic scenes. Some of the views 20
DC PROJECTED Ag-A4bAk llCluOt me sun
set Limited Morning Bath. "HooH-
gan and the Cook" Mysterious Cafe"
Japanese Fan Dance" THE ex-Con-
vict.' The United States Navy at Sea"
and Life Rescue. Atlantic City
At the Belasco Theater tonight another
Of the interesting Sunday night enter
tainments wiz be given. consisting OF a
series Of up-tO-date motion pictures and
The rendering of illustrated songs. Care
is expended IN the selection of pictures
that viii prove wholly enjoyable 10 all
patrons. and many views viii be shown
that viii doubtless afford popular instrUc-
ton 70 the many who have not had the
opportunity 20 see in person the many
strange lands. peoples. and events, which
the motion pictures bring so realistically
and clearly before the audience seated in
comfortable chairs.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08
A just Punishment.

From December HATpers-
The play Of the evening was Julius
Caesar" Two young high school boys sat
near me. The assassination scene had just
come to its climax and great Caesar had
fallen. Just then / heard one of the boys
whisper 10 the other:
Gee! I'm glad Brutus killed him. He's
the man that wrote Caesar
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

David Belasco is already engaged upon
the outlines Of the new play in which he
will present Blanche Bates next season,
when she diseards The Girl Of the
Golden West
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

Rehearsals have begun for the new
ziegfeld review. "A Danver's Tour Of the
World, which will present Adeline Geuee,
the wonderful Danish dancer, to the New
York public early in January
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

Maude Adams annual engagement be-
gins at the Empire Theater on December
% For Christmas and New Years weeks
she Will revive Peter Pan" The week
Of January will be devoted to Quality
Street" and on January 13 Miss Adams
viii appear in her new play, The
testers"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

Barney Bernard. who carried much Of
the show at the New Circle Theater, call
ed Two Islands, is going 10 be made a
star man just as soon as Florenz Ziegfeld
can secure a proper vehicle.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

Nine. ZazimOva last week began re-
hearsals of her new play. The Comet"
by Owen Johnson. The date of the first
performance has not been set, but il
will probably be late in December.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

Cyril Scott is to star in a new play by
Cecil and William c. De Mile. at the
end of his engagement in The Prince
Chap" The new piece will be called
THE Trail" an obbreviation Of THE
End of the Trail.' the original title Of
the play
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

In order to keep in the Irish atmos-
phere, because Of the Yeats plays, Mar
garet Wycherly has the assistance Of
Mrs. Annie Yeamans. William Harrigan.
and Joseph Sparks. all relics of t-.e old
Harrigan and Hart days
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

Miss Florence Reed, daughter Of the
late Roland Reed, will play the leading
part OF Katherine de VourcelIes In +. ii.
Sotherns revival OF IF / Were King"
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

The company that is TO support Julia
Marlowe in Gloria" as her new play
has been renamed, will include Alice Har-
rington. Eugenia Woodward. Gwendolyn
Piers. Frederick Lewis, White whittle-
sey, Charles c. Quinn. David r. Young.
John c. Dixon. Myron Calice, and T.. l..
Coleman.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

Since FRITZ Scheff has been in this
country she has sat for no fewer than
72O different styles of photographs. The
picture showing her beating the drum
in the Charles Dillingham; production Of
Mile. Modiste" has been picked by ar
tistic judges as the most pleasing of the
wide collection.
The Washington herald., 1907-12-08

Aubrey Boucicault has been engaged TO
play the Duke of Clumy in The Secret
Orchard when the play is presented at
the Lyric on December 16.