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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-29
THEATRICAL
CHATTER

Madame arzhoffschkaya,
the Russian actress, who is called
komisarzkefsky for short, is said to
be thirty years old and to have her
| calling cards issued In two volumes.
III:
Marguerite Clark, De Wolf Hop
per's piquant assistant, desired to
catch a train in small Pennsylvania
town, and to that end paid the pro-
prietor of a coal wagon $40 to con
vey her to the station. They drew
up to the station with fourish-that
| is, as much of flourish as coal
wagon can contribute-with bur one
minute to spare. And the train was
| three hours late.
II:
Henry Pincus has again secured the
lease of the Madison Square Roof
Garden for next summer The at
traction has not been decided upon,
| but 1t will be similar to it,, prede-
| cessors, something in the line of light
Irothy entertainment, with plenty of
songs, dances and a chorus of pretty
girls. Mrs Pincus Viola Da Costa
sailed to play a long engagement at
the Payret theater in Havana.
III:
e. III. Sothern opened rival box
office in the lobby of the Majestic
theater in Boston recently, entering
into competition with the house in
which he is playing The star, it is
said, insisted that so cents was enough
to ask for second balcony seats for
these matinees, but the Majestic man
agement went ahead at Is cents. so
Mr. Sothern bought out the entire Sec
ond balcony for both afternoons and
sold seats at 80 cents.
I'll:
Della Fox has returned to yaude-
vile. With her came the Della Fox
curl maybe not the same curl, but its
twin anyhow and she sings "A Pretty
Girl, Il Summer Night clad in
brown rather than the white tiGnnels
she used to affect in the days of
Wang" Anent vaudeville Miss Fox
remarks: Vaudeville work is harder
than the other. You have no chorus
to help you out, and you can't let
down for minute"
III:
JUNE McCree, who once wrote
burlesque on Sapho and made money
out OF 1t, is now said to be at work
on new burlesque to be known lis
1.-THE Merry Kiddo." 1t is hardly
necessary to say that it will be
slangy slap at THE Merry Widow"
McCree is said to have been at work
on the burlesque ever since he es-
capped from u Chicago hospital. Me
Cree may be starred in his new piece
by a Chicago manager.
III:
Maude adams only appearance
here In 'The Jester will be at Polls |
theater on Wednesday evening.
March II. 1.-THE testers" demands of
its leading player rare versatility
and finesse in conveying the varying
phases Of a unique characterization.
These demands Miss Adams has sue
ressfully and triumphantly met. In
fact, the New York critics have been
unanimous in declaring that 1.-THE
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-29

rick Campbell. in The Sareerez
that Mr. Harris was first attracted by
Der work. and son after uEene,l
Negotiations with her 10 appear under
bis management
80
Whenever Eddie Weston. the eIerer
-toy singer tells story il j. een-
orally = god one. Hence our rspro-
ducing his latest FsT ssnle usaafhs
fast EslIie has t-ssa singing resulariy
a. several q tie Heaters thruueh The
foanessieuf rifies. in fact be = the
man uiro imfrwAuf~I VIII r. AmsEer-
&Uns great SsaE Saves -1tzst Suale-
eae and Ernest r Balls latest bis.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-29

nation. The man in back of the desk
was the Jehu Of the street car; and
Burgess got check.
II:
George H. Primrose is planning a
surprise for his admirers for next
season, as he intends making many
important changes in the manner Of
presenting his minstrel entertain
ment He has secured a sketch from
John C0utts, his stage manager, that
will be given an elaborate produc-
ton. 1t is in three scenes, and in one
of them Mr. Primrose will be seen
in white face. Between scenes he
will put on the burnt cork and later
will introduce his speciality in new
way. The first part will be arranged
on a novel plan, and instead Of a
semicircle the men will be distributed
about the stage in a special setting.
H:
That the relations between the pub
lie and the theater do not become
strained during times of financial
stringency is the argument Of S. z.
Poll, the vaudeville magnate, who
points to the success Of the houses
Of his circuit in substantiation of this
statement. In the course of a dis
cussion on present day theatrical con-
ditions, he declared: in times when
money is shy and industries arc low,
the merchant and the wage Garner
alike have a lot to disturb their peace
and mind; in other words, they worry.
Worry brings brooding and broodlng
doesn't bring contentment-nor mon
ey. In this crisis a mans mind nat
uraly turns to amsuement-he yearns
for something to take his mind from
his troubles and the upshot Is he takes
himself and his family to the the
alter. His attention is withdrawn
from worries, and the result is a
clearer mind, a stouter heart. Il re-
newed ambition and brighter, more
wholesome interest i'm life. Judging
from conditions as have found them
in the New England cities in which
my theaters are located, ! believe
that business is picking up steadily,
If slowly, and / look for constant and
more marked improvement from now
on"
III:
Miss Gertrude Coghlan, under the !
direction of Henry Il. Harris, as Shir- =
ley Rossmore in Company A of 1.-THE
Lion and the Mouse" will open an
at the Broadway theater !
in Brooklyn Monday night. Miss
Coghlan comes of a theatrical fam
lily, the daughter of the late Charles !
Coghlan, one of the greatest English
speaking actors of his day. She is
q niece of Rose Coghlan, long a
prominent stage figure. Miss Cogh-
Ian. who was born in Hertfordshire,
England, in 1888, made her profess
sional debut i'm her fathers company,
playing the role of Juliet i'm 1.-The
Royal Box" After the death OF her
father she appeared In this play as
star, and also as star in another of
Ter fathers plays called "Colinette."
other plays which she used as star
ling vehicles were ".Alice of Old Vim.
'ennes" and Becky Sharp" Ii was
through her impersonation Of the
,haracter of Manuela, with Mrs Pat
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-29
JACQUES
VAUDEVILLE

VAUDEVILLE.
One Of the most attractive vaude.
vile bills ever presented by Manager
Poll in this city will be seen at the
Jacques next week. The great mill
tary act Our Boys in Blue" will be
the headline feature and this is said
to be = very thrilling Offering. The
soldiers so through all sorts Of difa-
cult maneuvers and drills The scenic
Effects are said 20 be beautiful The
added feature viii be Eugene Jepsou
a Co in George AIDES new sketch.
The Mayor and the Manicure" An
other big feature will be the appear
snce Of the famous Scotch entertain
ers Peter Donald and Meta Carson in
Alex IcIsea1's Dream. Every-
bOdy : trying 20 guess who The
Mysterious Dzncsrs~ are They are
local boys uhO have besn skfIfsIIy
trained In the 1oz diEcult dancing
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-29
"1 Daaa'ss ACADEMY 'i s.'i;'. s'''
Beginners Glass
Forming.
Special Terms.

steps. Their identity will not be
made known until after their debut.
There are several other features on
the bill. At the Jacques on to-mor-
row evening the James Meagher
branch of the Gaelic league will give
its annual entertainment and con-
cert. An excellent programme has
been arranged, Tickets may now be
exchanged. -.s.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-29
NINE LIPZIN.

The name of Nine Kenny Lipzin
who heads the Lipzin Yiddish COM
pany, and who are to appear at
Polls theater on Tuesday evening,
March 4, is well known even outside
Of those who understand the Yid-
dish dialect. This company will pre-
sent for the first time in this city a
new and original drama, entitled
"Mirele Effros," Jewish Queen Lear,
from the pen of a we'll known Yid-
dish writer. The above company
has been praised by the press and
public in every principal city of
America in which they have ap-
peared. and many writer's have said
through their newspaper that an in
teresting and pleasant evening can
be spent witnessing Yiddish play
either by Jew or Gentle. Prices .25
cents to 81.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-29
POLLS
MOVING PICTURES.

At Polls this afternoon and even.
Ing an entertaining motion picture
show and illustrated song concert
will be the attraction. The feature
will be ''The Story of An Egg, u
which is said to be very humorous
Another big feature is called 1.-THE
Police Dog" A special feature of to-
days show will be the appearance of
that well known New York bari
tone, Edward Weston, who will in
troduce a number of new illustrated
songs. Prices, matinee, 10 cents, ev-
ening, 10 and 20 cents.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-29
ITALIAN GRAND OPERA co.

One of the musical events of the
season at Polls will be the attraction
of Monday evening when the Italian
Grand Opera company of New York
will present Verdi's great opera
"Rigoletto." This company is made
up of number of vocal stars and
scored great success in this city last
season. The production of "Rigo-
letto" will be complete in every de-
tail and will be played by great
cast in which the well known bari
tone, Sig Casere Alessandroni will be
featured. The other members of the
cast will be just as notable and the
performance promises to be one of
the most meritorious ever seen here.
Prices so cents to $3.50. Seats now
on sale. Telephone 1884.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-29
THEATRICAL BOOKINGS

Monday. March PAN Italian play.
Tuesday, March "A Yiddlsh play.
Friday and Saturday. March g and
I-Broadway After Dark
Monday. March 9-David Higgins in
His Last Dollar
Wednesday Mach 11-Maude Adams
In The TESTERS
THURSDAY March I2-Russell Rros.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-29

Bert barter Of Elton. Wis. says: I
have only taker four doses Of your
Kidnev and Bladder pills and they
have eone FOR ne more than snv
other medicine has ever done. Mr.
Barter refers 10 DewItt's Kidnsy
and Bladder PIIlsL They are sold -
B1ckinghzz pharmacy.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-02-29
DANCING

Academy 43 East Main street, over
5 and 10-cent store. Glass for new
beginners starting Tuesday evening.
March 10, 1908.
MIR AND MRS JOHN F. RICK.
Dancing every Friday evening.
Telephone ITS.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-14

service in the
Taft
ally is Chicago
publicity plank the
republicans have for been in control of the leg
slative national
campaign does well to make the most of it.
prob
whole the cleo
The to which bought in this country
writer's the
said Indiana
both parties list purchaseabe
nearly county in the state In Cincinnati the Cox
wards
field passage but the
politicians repealed although bills
committee
sells his should be regarded traitor
furnishes
others guilty high
specifies the
be used in elections If the law is violated by
both candidates refused
is malades
who sells his is
regarded with universal contempt Next to be
political expedent Finally public sentiment becomes
sale of longer badge of
vigilance of liberty especially
this form of corruption
Compel every legislature parties
comprehensive plank
of the national parties.
should the polls
openly practically
buying
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-14

l had never been a believer in
anything defying scientific explana-
ton until the queer experience
herein narrated.
1t had been my business for a
number of years to represent the
interests of one of the leading
financial papers. A certain line Of
business had experienced a phe-
nomenal growth since the death of
the aged founder few years pre-
yious. and the entire management
of the concern had devolved upon
his secretary.
One day called purposely and
asked the secretary to explain the
marvellous success of the business
under his management He eyed
me for moment and then said:
Il am glad you have come. You
shall know it all, for the time is
ripe for publication. John McGreg.
or, the founder of this business,
was queer man. He held some
strange notions. He was a found.
ling and knew nothing of his par
ents or kin. He was a man of
great earnestness and believed
destiny controlled his life. He
had dreams which he never lived
to see realized. He laid the foun-
dation for the building of a great
fortune. He coveted power. but it
was the power for doing good. He
was a man who dreamed and was
constantly misunderstood. He
sowed, knowing that he would new
err see the gathering of the harvest.
He believed that one truly great
thought never dies when once
voiced. and that it's influence is felt
for all time. The inspiration of his
life has been ever before me.
Il am going to acquaint you with
a phenomenon which will barfle
scientific xplanation-one which
will impress you for all time." con-
tinued the secretary. you will
now follow me to the adjoining
room"
/ did as directed and entered
dark vault next to the Office. The
iron door closed behind us. Then
the secretary pressed button and
the chamber was lit up. 1t was
striking sight which met my gaze,
for at the farther end of the room,
which was lined with black velvet
l beheld the life-like portrait of a
man whom the secretary said was
John McGregOr
The secretary next directed me
to a seat and babe me concentrate
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-14
Special Correspondence to The Press

Special Correspondence to The Press
PASADENA, Cal, Sept. IA
Here are two families that would
warm the heart of the sturdy old
pedestrian, Edward Payson
Weston.
They are the families of A. r..
Bennett and M, Z. Scofield of this
city. They established a new rec
ord for long tramps in the Cali
fornia mountains a few days ago
by making the ascent of Mount
Wilson, near Los Angeles, hauling
a pony cart with bedding and
camping supplies weighing 400
pounds up nine mile mountain
road, an ascent of a mile in alti-
tude in a single night, with Mrs.
Scofield's months old babe sleep
ing peacefully among the blankets,
After camping day and night
under the trees on the top of
Mount Wilson, with the Pacific
ocean 5000 feet below, the return
trip was made successfully in the
heat of the afternoon.
The motive power for the cart
was furnished by Mr.. Bennett and
Mr.. Scofield hauling i'll front ana
Earle Bennett, the l6 year old son
of the former, pushing behind. The
route was over the newly con-
structed roadbed of the Mount Will
Son solar observatory and the mar
row three-quarter inch tires of the
cart cut deeply into the unpacked
surface.
Mrs. Bennett, Mrs. Scofeld, IL
year old Eliza Bennett, 5 year old
Theodore Bennett, who walked
three-fourths of the distance bare
looted, finished with flying colors.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-14

and buildings of the most beautiful
institution l ecer beheid. Children
were romping everywhere under
the watchful supervision of their
attendants. Fountains were play
ing In the foreground; beautiful
woodlands stretched away in the
distance; blue expanse of water
lay in another direction, and this
was in contrast with the river val
ley, winding as far as the eye
could see and dotted with pretty
farm dwellings. Then the picture
faded and accompanied the Sec
rotary to the adjoining office.
"You have seen the beautiful vi.
sion which inspired the life Of the
founder of this business" he said.
"The time has come when an
nouncement can be made that
John McGregor's vision. will soon
be a reality. for the vast fortune
which will be realized by the clos
ing out of his business will bring
about the completion of an institu-
ton for homeless children, which
will be a true counterpart Of the
scene just Witnessed"
The phenomenon Of the vision
in the dark room, however. will
probably never be explained.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-14
SAYS AN OLD FASHIONED WOMAN

Fresh eggs will Immediately sink
to the bottom of a pan of water.
In cooking dumplings with
chicken, boil slowly and they will
not fall or get heavy.
The harder the laundry soap the
longer it will last.
Pink clothes may be kept in
good color by using red ink in the
rinsing water instead of bluing.
When a sponge has soured satur-
ate it with lemon juice and rinse
several times in warm water.
Rust spots on linen disappear
if wet,s covered with cream of tar
tar and exposed to the sunlight.
A piece of unglazed wrapping
paper bound upon a cut will stop
the flow of blood.
If the soup is too salty add a
few pieces of potato and cook a
little longer They will absorb the
surplus salt.
Lemons put into a dish and Gov
cred with cold water will keep for
weeks at a time.
A teacup of kerosene in a gallon
of warm water is far better than
soap for washing painted wood
work.
If the fern doesn't grow, water
the earth once a week, putting a
teaspoon of ammonia in two quarts
of water.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-14
Right Thing to Do

Booker r. Washington, at din
ner in Cleveland during the Ma
tional Educational associations
convention, was complimented by a
clergyman Oh his eloquence.
Mr.. Washington in reply told a
story Of a southern minister, who
could not have been very eloquent.
One Sunday morning" he said,
lin the midst of this minister's SER
mon, head poked itself through
the. door of the vestry and a low
and tremulous voice said:
'Parson, the church is on fire.
Every WELL Brother Spriggins.
the minister answered, I will re-
tire. Perhaps you'd better wake up
the congregation
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-14
Combs and Barets

The exquisite settings of the
new combs and barets have made
them SO expensive that variety of
devices for their protection when
in use have been designed. Some
have been furnished with safety
clasps which serve the purpose.
A more elaborate device, adding
to the decorative effect of the
comb itself, is a ribbon threading
the comb and ending with a bow
on either side several inches re-
moved. Through the loops of
these bows a shell hairpin is
passed, holding the comb securely
in place.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-14
Kind Hearted Captain

In midocean the cook approached
the captain timidly.
Captain" he said, "the men are
growing about the beef They say
they can't chaw it nohow. They say
it's only fit to mend their seaboots
with"
How much beef are you giving
'em, cooker" the captain asked.
"A pound apiece day, sir" said
the cook.
Well" said the captain gently,
give them half a pound apiece
from now on. | should be sorry to
force 'em to eat what isn't to their
taste"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-14
He Was Only a Man

o. Henry got married not long
ago. and shortly after the wedding
q literary friend gave a reception
hi honor of the story writer and
his wife. Late in the evening a
woman stepped up to Mrs. Porter
(Porter ID o. Henry's real name)
and ssid
MAY ask you a question that
] have been dying TO ask your hus-
band for long timer"
"Why, certainly" said Mrs. Por-
Ger.
"Well." continued the woman.
~why does your husband always
have the women In his stories wear
~epe de 'chine"
give II up" was the reply.
~ssk MIR. Porter" Whereupon
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-14
MARY SAYS:
CORN MUFFINS.

Beat three eggs very light, then
add to them one cupful buttermilk
and beat again. Dissolve a half
teaspoonful of soda in a scant half
cup of buttermilk (Which makes a
cup and a half of the buttermilk
in alb and add to the egg mixture,
together with heaping table
spoonful softened butter and one
cupful of meal. Add a tablespoonful
of salt, beat hard, pour into hot
and well creased muffin pans and
bake in a quick oven.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-14
GLOVE MENDlNG.

With silk or cotton thread the
color of the glove sew all around
the torn place with a buttonhole
stitch, not too fine. Then put
needle through each stitch on OPP
posite sides and draw together.
The rent will show but little, and
the stitches will hold indefinitely.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-14
BY WAY OF ILLUSTRATION

the New York engineer approved the
wishes Spokesman
Revue he merely a object ridicule.
When York engineer, approves
which the wishes the Spokesman
authority unquesoned who
by the furnish bridge estimates
merely illustrating
inflicted the publication
every including
politics.
grade separation fight is another garng example
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-14
{N0ST ANYTH1NG}
&BERS~ 49, So @f5f Va
Rockaways or blue points?

ROckawayS or blue points?
Sept. Is is the official date for
the retirement of the straw hat!
Illinois in 1900 gave Bryan
503,061 votes and Mckinley
597,9S5.
Clearing houses are merely asso-
Citations of banks organized for the
purpose of facilitating the settle
ment of claims of banks against
one another.
When a man has woarked deS-
perately for Is hours a day for Is
or 20 years and got little money
ahead, it is amusing to hear his
neighbors tell how lucky he has
always been.-Norfolk (Neb.)
News.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-14

do. They do not know whether it
is fluid, liquid, gas, mere energy
or something else. Il
81 have written a boob that ev-
erybody out to read" PAID the
author.
I'm afraid it won't do" an
swered the publisher. What the
public seems to want 4ow is a
book that nobody ough I'd read
Washington Star. =.
Pope Plus X, since his accession
to the throne, has Increased con-
siderably in weight When he was
elected the supreme pontiff
weighed III pounds. A flew days
ago he tipped the scales lat 2l0.
Andrew Jackson was a Presby-
terrain.
Average blond woman has 140,-
900 hairs in her head.
| Warning: When you think a
man is down, don't kick him until
you are sure of it!
i Gen. Winfield Scott, on Aug. 20.
| 1847, gained five victories in day
while marching to City of Mexico.
A mans anxiety to marry begins
to shrink when he discovers that
| the woman of his choice is willing.
When archon OF Athens in 621
B. c., Draco enacted laws making
idleness punishable with as much
severity as murder
At Louisville, KY, Sept. IS, 1878,
A. Cutter pulled himself up six
times with the little finger of one
hand establishing a worlds record.
Sister Ann-Did yer get any
marks at school terday, Billt
Bill-Yus; but they're where
! they don't show.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-14
TYNE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

my thoughts on the benign counte.
nance before me and note the eff
feet. This l did. In a few mo.
ments the picture slowly faded
and in its stead was outlined and
then wildly pictured the grounds
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-14

Mistress-Now. remember, Bid
get. the Jonses are coming for din
ner.
Cook-Leave 1t to me, mum. I'll
do me worst They'll never trouble
yez again!
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-14

Say, ma, amt | a calf"
"Why, no, Johnny. What makes
you say so?"
"Well, didn't you tell me papa
was a cowboy?'-New York Tele-
gram.
So far scientists know nothing
of electricity EXCEPT what it will
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-14
BABY SHARES HONORS OF LONG TRAMP

he was called over. On being asked
he volunteered the following expla-
nation:
ITO tell the truth" he said, 81
only know two kinds of goods
calico and crepe de chine When
the girls can't wear calico l make
them wear crepe de chine. That's
all there is to it,
Scots Constable-What, sir! Dae
We suggest that / would TAX a
bride? Dae we insulyt me, sir?
The Erring One-Oh. excuse
me, i
Scots Constable-Bit now, sup
posin | wis that kind O man, how
much wild ye be inclined to gi'e?'
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At Louisville, KY, Sept IS. 1878,
A. Cutter pulled himself up six
times with the little finger of one
hand, establishing a worlds record.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-14

Sister Ann-Did yer get any
marks at school terday, Billt
Bill-Yus; but they're where
thew don't show.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-09-14

When archon of Athens in 621
B. c., Draco enacted laws making
idleness punishable with as much
severity as murder.