The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-10-03

Philadelphia come stories Of
heated discussions. not to say
I ouarrels. between Jake Shubert
and Eddie Foy regarding the manner In
which Foy shall play mir. Hamlet OF
Broadway" In which he came very
nearly not opening Thursday night.
Joan Havez, the song writer, who had
. part in the concoction OF the lyrics.
brings tho surprising news that Foy
wants to play certain parts OF the
burlesuue Hamlet straight" and
sure enough. certain Of the hashlisht
photographs show the comedian all
made up a la Booth and Sothern. and
With a most awesome look of serious
ness on his "lineaments."
According to the report. at re-
hearsal last week Foy objected to the
presence OF burlcsque grave-digger
In the scene, claiming that 1t spoiled his
work.
Spoil your work." said Shubert.
who do you think you are? Richard
Nansfield?'
Foy replied in his own peculiar man.
uer. There was a terrific battle OF
words, and II ended by Foy's declaring
ne would chuck the whole thing, take
his doll rags, and go home. and In
few minutes Il stage hand was dragging
his trunk to the door.
Then Jack Reid. the manager OF the
show. stepped in and acted as peace
maker. He got Shubert and Foy. who
considered his artistic yearnings had
Ill, Ea~ nd
although It was hard work, they made
np and shook hands. Shubert was quite
willing TO declare the production off.
out was willing to make a concession on
account OF the chorus and members OF
The company who had been weeks re-
hearsing.
In consequence. Foy is TO play GER
tain parts OF Mr.. Hamlet OF Broad
way" perfectly straight" and there
DO DO those who say that the iaurels
Of James Owen O'Connor and the
Cherry Sisters are in danger.
~ IGBY BELL. tho comedian, tells
story on Hank johnson. once a
- theatrical advance agent noted the
country over.
.-Hank," says Bell. was never tor
ruentod by any undyins passion for
work, although he was quite capable
fellow. and this often caused his friends
n good deal Of concern. One who owned
q farm invited Hank out to stay as long
a he liked, and Hank accepted. but
nut I'd the bluf that he ought 10 DO
sous kind Of work in return for the
favor.
II can't accept this Hand said. 'un-
loss you allow mo to DO something
around the farm My pride will not al
low me-
IAN right his friend said. thinking
n was on the level, and figuring how
ne could let him down easiest, IN tell
you what you can DO for me. I've q
mail herd Of sheep. and you can take
care of EN- between ! and 2 o'clock
.very day while the regular shepherd
. at lunch
Hank preserved a troubled. en-
sarrassed silence for a moment. Then:
BY Jove, old chap" he said. You've
picked out ono thing 1t is impossible for
why. you surprise me- his friend
said; its very simple You Just nave
mind the WIN 1see een Tn yeu 'G dc
Well, you see.' said Hank. who
e!dn't want to work at all. sheep always
ditto me!
Before the curtain rose on "Marcelle"
q the Casino Thursday night Pixley
and Luders. the composers. were dis
covered behind an abutment near the
ntaxe door kotowtnE and curtseying
away TO each other for dear life.
''How will you take your bow.
frank" asked one
This way. Gus" said the other.
benSins almost double; ,. rAns y SI, ,s,
Tow composer. initiating the movement.
and they kept 1t up untl they were
disturbed by a chorus girl,
a s.ft from Charles Dillingham; to Lee
shubert. Dillingham; had the compost
cion nrst. and when he decided he
couldn't use II he sent II to Shubert.
with the message that 1t would prob
ably be Q good chancs for Sam Ber-
uArd. Last night Lee Shubert sent d.
bingham the following telegram;
.-Thanks for Marc6le' Tho best
we've ever had at Casino. Hope you
" ~ - LEE sHuBERr."
From Miss Julia Marlowe comes the
news that she Is having too good a
time at her villa in Genoa to return to
America and work before couple OF
months have passed.
While chasing over the country after
me of the Devils" Robert Mcbride.
formerly manager of the Hlppodrome,
stepped into the darkness at Fishkill
Landing and sprained his ankle.
Jules Eckert Goodman is writer
who has achieved rather remark a BILE
record. Although he has never had a
play produced, three OF his plays have
boon accepted this season by managers.
The New Generation" with Louis
Mann. will be presented by William A.
r. l. GrIffen will produce The Right
10 Live" on Oct. 90 and Al Woods will
'cest" Nov. O.