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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-23
PERENNIAL east LYNNE"
TO BE GIVEN AT MAJESTIC

East Lyme" viii be this weeks at
traction at the Majestic. It has been
asserted that more people have wit
messed this play than any orher ever
placed on the boards. This may be al
tributed 10 the attack OF the play on
the seasibilities. It hits the heart and
holds closest attention of the audience
from the rise to the fall OF the curtain.
Lady isabel is married to Archibald
Carlyle. She loves her husband dearly.
bat is insanely and unjustly Jealous OF
Barbara Hare. lifelong friend OF the
family Her Jealousy Is famed into
hatred by Sir Francis Levison, a de
signing william lie tinally persuades
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BERTHA KALlch - BELA5C0
IN MARTA OF THE LOWLANDo"

Sister which was expressly written.
in collaboration, for her by clyde Fitch
and COsmo Gordon Leunox.
Miss Barrymore inherited her acting
ability from her distinguished ancestry.
Being -.1oyOUsly staE6-struCk," as she
termed fl. accounts for the unfailing en-
thusiasm OF her acting The success
OF her debut. about f1ve years ago, was
Clyde Fitch's comedy. ''CapJan links %
and that piece bears the record for re-
vivals "a her repertoire. playing it last
season. for example. about $50 times
The Fitch-LennoX comedy. Her Sis
ter, =" is the FIRST collaboration Of mod
ern play by two authors of different ma
tionalities, ever undertaken in this coun-
try. MI Fitch representing America
and Mr.. Lennox. England The latter
is not stranger u the American stage
however. as will be instanced by his
play. Tine Marriage OF Kitty. which
was. TWO or three seasons ago pre-
scented on this side OF the Atlantic by
Mr., Frohman, with the authors wife,
Marie Tempest, as the star.
Miss Barrymors's supporting cast in
cludes Arthur Byrol, "a, leading man:
Desmond Kelley, Lumsden Hare Charles
Hammond. Rockcliffe FelIowes. Fanny
Addison Pitt. Luclle Watson, Anita
Rothe and Louise Drew. OF the number
Miss Drew may be mentioned aside. be-
cause of her relationship To the sta
through her distinguished father. John
Drew. whose sister, the late Georgiana
Drew. was Miss barrymore mother.
As is his practice, Mr. Fitch staged
this new play
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-23
EDWARDS BLONDE TYPEWRITERS
AND OTHERS AT CHASE'S

Chase's this week promises to be CAV
with the diverting novelties comedies
fantasies. etc. that so 10 make cup the
usual vaudeville bill and the list OF
forthcoming features includes Staley' $
Transformation. the Willy Panther
Company. Gus Edwards Blonde Type
writer's. with Johnnie Stanley Harry
Linton. and Anita Laure1ce: Clifford
and Burke. the Zanettos. Pauline Cook
and May Clinton. and the motion pic
lures. Francesca di Rimini or the
Rival Brothers,
StaIey's Transformation is heraIded
as a spectacular sensation. a stage
revolution is wrought before the audi
ence so quickly and SO completely as
to seem incredible. The Willy Painter
company is said to be a splendid Ger
man organization Of acrobaJs and thai
their feats surpass belief. Johnnie
Stanley. with the Blonde Typewriters.
viii appear in "A Picnic for one in
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comedy part as Il was known in the
day Of Shakespeare. In this respcc- il
seems to me that Mr.. Greet has shown
more discretion than was evidenced in
his version of "She Stops to Conquer"
The public does not expect, I'm an
"Elizabethan style" production, to see
the play ACTED as in Shakespeare s day.
but merely STAGED after the fashion OF
the sixteenth century. Those who cavil
at any but a low comedy ShyIock would
probably be so inconsistent as to enter
strong protest at anything so ridicu-
lCus in the present day as q young
man appearing in the romantic and
enchanting role OF Portia, and vct. Il
we insist upon a ShyIock as he was
portrayed by the actors Of Shake
speare's day. we must also deTaand
that all female roles be taken by youths
SIS was the invariable rule in the Eliza
bethan era.
Far from finding fault with Mr.. Greet
for his modern conception of ShyIock,
we should rather congratulate him upon
showing much discretion in this par
ticular instance.
Wonder Tales" Disappoint.
The Hawthorne Wonder Tales.
which were presented at the close Of
Mr.. Greets engagement were a source
OF considerable disappointment There
was nothing distinctly refreshing i'm the
Interpretation given the NEUROLOGICAL
parallels and they were staged In a
fashion entirely TOO niggardly for the
age that has known a Belasco and &
Charles Frohman. The Wonder Tales"
nave none of that keen insight into a
cnild's nature which made such a won
dorful appeal in Barrie's beautiful fan
tasy Peter Pan" nor was there any
novelty Of treatment There was no
pretense at dramatic movement no
suggestion Of dynamic force. and M
0ehghtlui charm of originality. The
Wonder Tales" as presented bv the
Greet players were mildly pleasing fairy
tales with wholesome morals admins
tered IN three homeopathic doses Tba
roles did not require actors of any
extraordinary dramatic statue. ana none
In the cast gave evidence Of being too
big for his part.
With less taWdry stage settings ana
more skillfUl stage mechanism the
story Of King Midas of the Golden
Touch might win temporary success
purely on the ''sleight-of-band' eIe-
ment or novelty. The chief charm i'm
the enactment of the story OF pan
dora was 10 be found in the girlish
grace and freshness of Miss Vivian as
Pandora. in the story of Philemon ana
the miraculous pitcher any merits that
/ the playlet might have possessed were
forgotten IN contemplating the crude
and unsightly stage settings.
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KALICH AT BELASCO
IN MARTA OF THE LoWLANDS"

As Marta in Angel Guimera's notable
drama. Marta of the Lowlands, %
Bertha Kalich. who comes 10 the Be
lasco Theater this week, commencing
tomorrow evening. under the direction
OF Harrison Grey Fiske, has a part that
tests the powers Of any 4ud all actress
Is. Mademe KaIich first aroused notice
in Maurice Maetrlincks 'Monna Wanna
and Jacob GOnd.l's THE Kreutzer Soma
ia" The crowning achievement of her
career. however, if one can accept ap-
plause and tributes of the dramatic crit
les, seem TO be in this character of the
primitive, passionate. and wronged peas
ant girl, Marta, whose nature finally
resolves into a noble love for the man
whom her master. with duplicity. COM
PEELED her to marry in order that he
might be free to marry another.
Marta of the Lowlands' is a color
creation. instinct with the life and at
mosphere Of little known but wonder
fully interesting country and people. Its
scenes are set in the picturesque Pyren-
ces of Catalonia, Spain, among the
peasant people. Its story is one TO ap-
peal and true to humanity everywhere.
The story of how Sebastian. the land
lord master" whose viii is law in this
Cataloniaa village. is finally baked in
his attempt TO keep Marta for his own
after marrying her to Manelich, despite
his power and the servility of his sub
jects. Is one of much interest.
MIR. Fiske has given the piece an elab-
crate production and a cast that includes
such players as Henry Rocker. Hardee
Kirkland, Bernard Cavenaugh. Henry
Harsscombe, Robert Ferguson. Mary
Hughes. Genevieve Blinn. and Ethel
Browning. There VIII. be a matinee Sat
urday.
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Sunday Amusements.

The Sunday concerts given at the
Belasco Theater Will be continued to-
night The program consists OF unique
motion pictures. illustrated ballads, and
musical features. both vocal and instTu-
mental. The travel series tonight will
be a Journey in and around Rome. Italy,
via the motion picture route
The vaudeville acts on the bill tor the
Sunday evening concert at the Majestic
tonight will be, Manager Weston as
sures his patrons, an entertainment that
will measure up TO a high standard Of
excellence
An excellent program is promised for
the concert at the Academy tonight, and
Is usual Shepard Moving Pictures will
head the bill Edward s. Allen, The
bIack-face comedian. will sing, and Har-
~ A. Chick viii appear in new illus
trated songs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-23
Standing Stock Company
Changes to the Belasco

Guy Standings stock company season
in Washington this spring. under the
management OF ". ~ Page. Will be
played at the Belasco Theater after ALL
instead Of at the Columbia. as at first
announced. There seems 70 be some
question as 20 just when the Columbia
passes into the control Of Fred G. Ber-
ger. who manages the house for next
season. and in view Of Mr.. Bergers in
ability 20 give Mr.. Page any definite
information as TO when the other thea
ter would be available, Mr.. Page has ar
ranged TO present Mr. Standing at the
Belasco Theater, instead of at the Co
lumbia. Mr.. Standing win open at the
Belasco Theater on May H. with THE
Mummy and the Humming Bird" and
with Miss Dorothy Hammond as his
leading woman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-23
WOMEN ADVANCE AGENTS
MAKING GOOD ON ROAD

Women advance agents are coming to
the fore and at least three OF the prin-
cipal companies on the road this season
are being represented by feminine
agents. Anna Marble. who Is Mrs
Charming Pollock in private life. is
ahead" o. ALA Nazimova, Mrs Helen
Avery Hardy has gone out TO tell those
who do and who do not know Just how
clever Julia Marlowe IS. and Sadie
Banks, one of the most success f,II
women advance agents in the profes-
sion, is booming DAVID kessleI.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-23
"The SuOlling Players" at Lyceum.

The attraction at the New Lyceum
this week will be The SJrolling Play
ers" who will present for the first time
On this city the musical comedy, The
Belle Of Avenue A" This piece. which
is ia two acts. was one Of the great
New York successes last year.
The company is a large one, and in
cludes Toma Hanl0n. Andy Rice. Tom
Barry. Nat wlxon. Burt Eaton, Madge
Hughes, Alfred Davis. the Dolly Sisters,
and the Church City Quartet.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-23
Cressy's New Play.

win NJ. Cressy and Biance Daynu
have in "A Village Lawyer a vehicle
that viii prove a valuable property If
they elect 20 confne their activities to
the smaller cities and towns The play
will receive little support from the sea
soned theatergoers. except. perhaps, as
a pleasing relief, occasionally. from the
forceful, moving, red corpuscle drama
or the more thoughtful problem play.
There is no originality of theme or
novelty of treatment but only q story
Of homely, wholesome philosophy, and
kindly humOT.
Mr. Greasy has surrounded himself
with company admirably suited for
the enactment of this rural comedy
The representations were characterized
by much discretion and feeling. and the
stage portraitures of typical village per
sOnages We're drawn with rare insight
into human nature.
FRITZ Scheff. in spite of the fact that
it was her third engagement in Wash
ington in Mile Modiste." proved the
best drawing card Of the week. Com
nlent upon the tuneful comic opera. the
Joint work Of Victor Herbert and Henry
Blossom. is superfuous at this late day
Nine Schen shows the effect Of the
long run which "MOdiste" has enjoyed,
and much of her vivacity and enthusi-
asna, so infectious when sna first a9-
peared in Washington, were cOnspicu-
Gus for their absence
RALPH GRAVES.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-23
SADIE MARTIN0T RETURNS
TO LEGITIMATE IN T0DDLES

Sadie Martinez will return TO the iegit-
innate ranks tomorrow night in BaltI-
more. when she will have one II the
principal roles in .'T0ddles, which
Charles Frohman has had up his sleeve
50 many, many months. Oswald Yorke
an English actor one of whose dis
tinctions Is that he is Annie RusseIfs
husband, viii have another Of the i'm
pOrtant roles,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-23
Brvant's Extravaganza-Gayety.

The attraction at the Gayety this
week VIII be Harry Bryant's EXtraTa-
ganza Company, introducing a bur
lesque show full of clean fun. lots OF
light, catchy music. and dancing Of
the wbirlwind variety. and a cast and
chorus OF even excellence.
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which Mn Edwards offers several OF
his latest popular ballad compositions.
Mr.. Linton and Miss Laurence viii pre-
sent "An Auto ElOpement,' their new
comedy bat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-23
HER SISTER" AT NATIONAL.
WITH ETHEL BARRYMORE

Ethel Barrymore will appear at the
National Theater tomorrow evening.
she comes, as usual. under the manage-
ment of Charles Frohman and viii be
presented in a new play caller Her
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-23

her 10 leave Archibald. He takes her
away but grows tired Of her in time
and deserts her Miserable and re-
uorsefUl she returns 10 her husband 5
home and in the guise Of nurse Sc
taken in 10 look after her own chill
Cyen.. The death Of her eldest child
undermines her own health and find
ing herself at deaths door she calls
for her former husband and discloses
her identity She gets his forgiveness
before passing into The great beyond
The usual natinees will be given Mon
day. Wednesday. and Saturday.
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The Greet shyloek.

Ia this connection IL is Of Interest
20 note a criticism which was voiced
by some Hast week because ar. Greet s
conception OF ShyIock was not low
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-23

The play Texas" by J. Msudlin
FeigI. viii again be seen at the New
Academy for the week commencing
Monday, March >. under the manage.
ment Of Messrs. Broadhurst and Currie
II partakes Of the general character.
istics OF such plays rs Arizona. - snd
'"The Nlrginian. Practically the Sans
company that has been seen here before
wiz again interpret the lines.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-02-23

. He noticeable decline ia the en-
thusiasm with which the Ben
Greet productions we're received
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-05

A fresh line Of beef, veal and pork at
al times. Ed Routh, who has charge
of my meat market, is the best meat
cutter in the city: also have bacon,
ham to fry, sausage in link and boxes.
salt side meat, all kinds of smoked
bologna weanies, liver sausage, ham
and summer sausage.
The biggest assortment of salt and
smoked fish in the city. Salt salmon
and large white fish at Is cents per
lb Mackerel, two sizes, Decent one
and a large fancy grade. Salt and
spiced herring at 10 cents per Id. The
best absolutely homeless Goldfish at II
cents for lb. bricks. Strommings in
bulk, scaled and homeless herring, extra
fancy bloaters, smoked halibut, linz
burger cheese in lb bricks, German
sauerkraut' at 10 cents a quart or 25
cents per gallon, extra good mince
meat at 10 cents per lb or 25 cents
per quart.
Fresh sliced dried beef, boiled ham
and bacon at all times. In lard, the
best Of Brittain's pure leaf, and as a
substitute, a genuine snow drift hog
less cotton seed oil product, just the
article for weak stomachs. makes the
best shortening, better than lard at
lbs. fol. Is cents. Dressed chicken all
the time. Fresh and cured pork pro-
ducts are cheaper all along the line.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-05

maintenance. renewal, replacement and
repair Of the plant and appliances of
the company; u dividend not exceed
ing per cent upon the amount actu-
ally paid in on each share of stock.
not exceeding its par value, such divi-
dends payable in cash and not in stock,
scrip or property, payment OF addi-
tlonal cost of plant and appliances.
1t Is provided that no stocks or bonds
bonds shall ever be disposed of for
the purpose of making additions to the
plants, renewals or requirements, so
long as the gross earnings will yield a
sufficiency for that purpose.
A penalty fine of not more than So
900, or by Imprisonment not exceeding
two years, or both, in the discretion OF
the court, is imposed upon any officer
of the company violating the provis-
ions Of the law regarding the use Of
the gross earnings or the disposal of
the surplus Of the company.
General provisions are made in the
measure for reports to the government
setting forth in detail all the facts
concerning it's operation, the amount
OF its stock outstanding, and what has
been paid for such stock. Failure to
make such reports is punishable I'M
der the bill by fines of not less than
$500 nor more than $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-05
The Modesty Of Women

Naturally makes them shrink from the
tndelicate questions, the obnoxious ex-
aminations, and unpleasant local treat
ments, which some physicians consider
essential in the treatment OF diseases OF
women. Yet, If help can be had, it is
better to submit to this ordeal than let
the disease grow and spread. The trouble
is that so often the woman undergoes all
the annoyance and shame for nothing.
Thousands>o women who have been
cured TX DR.. Rierce's Favoritc Prescrip-
ton writA in appreciation Of the cure
which disbehBeS Nklsh the examinations
and local treatments:S There Is no other
medicine so sure apd safe Tor delic2te
women as "Favoritc Prescription" It
cures debilItating drains, irregularity and
female weakness. 1t always helps. It
almost always cures. 1t is strictly nom
alcoholic, non secret, all its ingredients
being printed on its bottle-wrapper; con-
tains no deleteriou3 or t-forming
drugs, and every native medicinal root
entering into its composition has the full
endorsement of those most eminent in the
several schools of medical practice. Some
of thes,, numerous and strongest of pro-
fesstonal endorsements Of its ingredients,
will b. found in pamphlet wrapped
around the bottle, also in o booklet mailed
free OH request, by DR.. R. v. Pierce, Of
Buffalo, N. Y. These professional en-
dorseinents should have far more weight
than any amount of the ordinary lay, or
non professional testimonials.
The most intelligent women nowadays
insist ON knowing what they take as med
icine instead of opening their mouths like
lot OF young birds and gulping down
whatever is offered them. eFavorite Pre-
scription Is of KNOWN COMPOSITION. 1t
makes weak women strong and sick
women well.
Or. Pierce's Medical Adviser is sent free
on receipt of stamps to pay expense Of
mailing only. Send to DR.. r. v. Pierce,
Buffalo, N. Y, 81 one-cent stamps for pa
per-coyered, OF 81 stamps for cloth bound.
II sick consult the Doctor, free Of charge
by letter. All such communications are
held sacredly confidential.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets invigorate
and regulate stomach, liver and bowels.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-05
A FORTUNE UNCLAIMED.
Heirs Of Wealthy Washington RecIuse
Being Sought.


Spokane, Wash, Feb. 5.-Thirty
thousand dollars in farm property and
geld coin, comprising the estate of
Laurence Stuttler, a rancher of Span
gle, WASH, who died in the Deaconess
hospital here, Jan. 26, following an OPP
Grafton for gangrene Of his left leg, Is
awaiting any one who can prove re-
lationship to the aged recluse, who
lived alone on his farm, seven weeks
ago When Stuttler came to the hos
pital he paid for two months care in
advance. and gave the nurse $3.50 in
gold. He refused to give any Informal
ton regarding himself but a few hours
before he died he was heard to utter
the name of Lena several times. Stuff
Ter came to America from Coustonc,
Baden Baden, in 1884 and lived sue
cessively in New York, Boston. New
Orleans, Nashville. st. Louis, Chicago.
San Francisco and Los Angeles before
settling on his farm near Spangle. He
never talked of himself. He was &C.
centric and lived the life Of a hermit,
MT even seeing the threshermen who
came every fall to assist in harvesting
the crops. He wrote the orders on
slips of paper. which he tackled to the
barn door and always paid in gold
coin
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-05

healthy man with bad heart and
q poor blood circulation?
Did you ever see a satisfactory heat
ing plant without a good boiler in
stalled to a proper system of piping?
Did you ever hear a heating plant
pound? That's heart disease, and your
boiler and piping must be made right
or the coal will flow into your boiler
as the dollars flow out Of your pocket.
Consult p. w. Hecker, the plumber,
steam and gas filter at % South First
street, Coulton old stand
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-05
Wonderful Pews.

"Are you aware" said the antigua
ry, chat there are certain church pews
to which the contribution basket is
never passed.
mol"
'It is a fact. These pews are in
certain old Episcopal churches in Phil
adelphia, in Boston and in a number
of New England villages.
"They have been rented on a non
contribution basket basis for a couple
Of centuries. In the past, 1t is said
men slept in church; they even played
ecarte or draughts there, and the ad-
vent of the contribution basket would
have been an amazing interruption to
them. So, for a very much higher
rental. they obtained peWs that the
collectors ignored. These peWs, in
churches that like to keep up the
quaint customs of the past, are still
maintained.'
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-05
5 Oddly in the Mems
Thorn Prick Kills Woman

Fairfield, IIl.-While picking GU
cumbers last summer. Mrs. George L.
Pettigrew, farmers wife, was prick
ed on her great toe by thorn from
an amaranthus weed. Blood poison
ing developed and caused her death
Yesterday She was 60 years old.
John E. Wightman, for twenty years
city editor Of the Wayne County Rec
ord of this city, died last night at
Mount Vernon, H., hospital, as the
! result of an injury to his great toe
while trimming a corn three weeks
ago.
Cows Get Drunk on Corn Stalks, Die.
Kankakee, Ill.-T. NJ. Quigley, far
mer living near Pontiac, owns herd of
cattle that go off on a spree every
time he turns them loose in corn
field, The cows seem to get drunk
after eating the cornstalks, and some
of them get so dizzy they are unable
to walk.
Many COWS in the vicinity have died.
and their deaths have been attributed
to cornstalk alcoholism. Quigley fire.
quently has to drive drunken COWS out
VI lIlG llelu, dHu lOCh lItL1 III SAlC DcIh II
I to sober up.
1t is said that the GOODNESS Of the
nights last summer prevented the sap
from drying up in the stalks. and that
the absorption Of this fermented sap
may be the explanation of the corn
stalk drunkenness.
Inherits $4,000; Stays Policeman.
ST. Louis, Motto heir to fortune
Of $4,000 left by a rich uncle in Ire
land, Policeman William Walsh has
remained on the force since May 81
last, having made a VOW, as the re-
suit of jeers by his fellow policemen,
that he would not resign until he
had caught negro purse snatcher
who had escaped from him.
Firm in his determination Walsh
has constantly been searching for the
negro. Last night he saw the negro
leaning against the patrol box from
which he had broken away on the
night Of his arrest. Walsh seized
him and landed him in JAIL
The policeman said he is now I'M
decided whether to resign his place.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-05
Tho Necessary

John Bull is looking over his Japa
aese assets, and he finds them disap
pointing, says the st. Louis Post-Dis
patch. There will be no yellow peri
until there is a yellow treasury.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-02-05
Inherits $4,000; Stays a Policeman.
Vents Spite From Grave.

McKeesport, Pa.-Prior to her death
recently, Mrs. Theresa McCloskey
quarreled with her daughter, Mrs.
Mary Hamilton, over the best method
of washing clothes. Yesterday, when
the will of Mrs. McCloskey was filed
for probate it was found that she had
left her husband an estate of $1,000
and her daughter a clothes Wringer
and a washing machine.