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Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22
IT'S HARD TO PICK
A SUCCESSFUL PLAY

M HAT admirable actor, John Hare,
who after this season will act no
= more, said the other day that one
of the least cheerful memories he had
was that he had read in manuscript
Arthur Wing Pinero's play 1.-THE Sec
ond Mrs. Tanqueray" and that he had
refused to accept 1t for production.
How the play escaped his hands and
fell into those of Mrs. Patrick Camp
bell and the Kendals is commonplace
of later day theatrical history.
A host of other plays have had just
as strange adventures and it is no ex-
aggeration to say that any man who
by natural instinct or by training Is
capable of telling before a play is
produced whether that play will be
success or not can earn more money
in a year reading plays than he could
make at his usual avocation in ten
times that length of time.
William Gillette is a pretty shrewd
judge. He knew that THE Private
Secretary" IAN the Comforts of
Home" Held by the Enemy" ''Se-
cret Service and Sherlock Holmes"
were good plays, ana he backed his
Judgment. But before the managers
began to pay SC much attention to him
as they do now-back in the days
when he called himself "W. III. Gill
lette" and was engaged in doing plays
like Young Folks Ways'-neither he
nor the managers with whom he was
associated always could pick win
ner.
Mr.. Hackett's Experience
James K. Hackett reads many plays
annually, He has acted in a great
many, and he has bought many more.
1t was he who brought Dallas Wexford
to the United States to succeed In the
funny "Mr. Hopkinson." But this
year, although Mr.. Hackett gave to
Wexford and his play. Public Opin-
ion" more attention than he had be-
slowed upon either of them last year
he picked a dead one. And he picked
another in 1.-THE Girl in White" in
which he, offered Miss Frederick last
season.
Robert Hunter, who few years ago
was employed in a subordinate position
by Charles Frohman, succeeded this
wear in achieving a stroke which al
most any of his older and more ex-
perienced colleagues In the business of
management would be justified IN
enyying. He picked out 'sThe Secret
Orchard" as a winner after 1t had been
turned down by a group OF other man
ayers who could not see just how the
romance that had been written by the
Castles could be reduced 10 Stase pto7
portions.
Theodore Burt Sayre reads plays for
a living, Every day he is at his desk
in the Frohman offices reading plays
of every description. Also ne writes
plays. They are mostly or one de-
scription-Irish plays, In which irish
tenors disport themselves. Still, not
ali the plays he writes are winners,
even though he has every day the mn
EST opportunity in the world or de-
tecting the weak places in the plays OF
others.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22
IN DENMARK, WHERE THE
PLAY WAS AND is THE
THING

T T CANNOT be wholly without value
to us to be made aware Of the sue
n cess Of other nations IN fields where
we have been notoriously unsuccessful
ourselves. Without falling into any of
the peremiads that have only been 100
plentiful OF late years. we may soberly
confess that our own theaters have long
ceased 10 be a school for poetic educa-
tion, or influential in any way as leaders
Of popular thought or taste.
They have not attempted to claim any
moral or political power; they have ex-
listed for amusement only. and now. in
the eyes OF most cultivated persons, they
have ceased even to amuse Over the
drop-scene at the Royal theater at Co
penhagen there stands in large gold let
ters this inscription: "Ej Blot TIL Lyst'
(Not Merely for EnJoyment). and in
these simple words may be read the
secret OF its unique charm and the source
of its power 1t has striven. not prud-
ishly or didacticaly, but in broad.
healthy spirit to lead the popular thought
In high and ennobling directions.
1t ha snot stopped to ask the lowest OF
its auditors how near the edges of I'M
propriety, how deep into the garbage of
vulgarity and slang, how high in the
light air of triviality 1t dared to go; II
has not Interpreted comedy by farce, not
turned tragedy into melodrama. nor
dirtied it's fingers with burlesque, but
has adapted itself as far as possible,
meelSly and modestly. to the require
ments of the chastity of art. and has
managed for a century and half TO
support a school of original actors and
a series of national plays without bor-
rowing traditions or dramas from Its
neighbors
Denmark is an extremely insignificant
country; but that exemplary insect, the
ant, is also small. and yet the wisest
of men deigned to recommend 1t TO
human attention.
EDMUND GOSSE
("Northern Studies.")
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22
WHAT TO SEE THIS WEEK AT. LOCAL THEATEF

looking over the history sheet over his
head" she says, 'I discovered that
Junie was on diet of eggs and port
wine. [ asked him how he liked that
kind of diet. He replied: well. Ill
tell you. Nell, if the wine was as old
as the eggs and the eggs as new as the
wine 1t wouldn't be so bad"
Richard Carle. the henpecked hero
of "Mary's Lamb" delights in explod-
ing sham. Sometimes his quick retorts
strike deep. This was the case not long
ago when he was one of a party at sup
per. In the party was a man who was
boasting about his farm In Maine and
boring the others with long account
of his four booded cows.
"Of what breed are the cows?'' asked
Mr.. earle.
Really" replied the bore. 'I can't
say offhand."
What" said Mr.. earle You mean
to say you have only four cows and
you don't know their breeding? why,
you ought to know their initials"
La Belle Otero, on being shown round
the Paris law courts by NJ. Benoit, pre-
siding judge OF the court of appeal, was
greatly interested, but seemed dying to
ask question. She presently turned
said:
Now, how much year would a man
like you earn as a judge?"
NJ. Benoit smiled and politely an
swered:
Fifteen thousand francs a year.
La Otero, with a laugh, exclaimed:
why, l spend as much every
MONTH"
mo doubt" replied the judge, "but
you see if God allows me TO live to be
IS, I shall still be earning my $1,000
francs"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22
LECTURER TO SPEAK
ON CIVIC REFORM
EPISCOPAL MINISTER ON WAY TO
LOS ANGELES
Subject Which Is Attracting Great
Interest at Present to Be Discussed
at Simpson Auditorium
Tuesday Night

The clubs and schools of Los AM
eeIes are interested at present in the
subject of civic reforms. One authority
Ia DR.. Thomas p. Green, Episcopal
ninister and leader in civic reforms.
chaplain of four national political con-
ventions, national chaplain OF the pa
triotic society of the Sons of the Rev
olution and chaplain at large OF the
Actors Church alliance.
DR.. Green's address. "The Key TO tae
Twentieth Century" a study of Amer
lean dynamics. is a prose ode on pa
triotism. His civic bacteriology is
study of American problems, fascnat-
ing and instructive.
10 those who are interested in the
welfare of the American lie, the
American law and the American con-
stitution, both civic, state or national
DIR. Green win prove to be tower or
strength in the right direction. Fitted
in college, university and seminary as
well as by teaching and Ia the school
of journalism for the widest activity
and influence, he is well fitted for the
ncsition of instructor on the new uni-
Tersity course when he reaches this
CITY Tuesday evening March "a, and
sreaks at Simpson auditorium.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

good lockers and excellent singers. be-
sides which they know how to dress
IA -cinatingly. They were at the Or
pheum about a year ago and will be
heartily welcomed when they appear
next week. Emmet Dewey and his COM
pany will repeat I'm Dreamland. The
Freres Riego and KarA the Juggler are
also held for a second week. and James
F. Macdonald will be heard in new
songs and stories.
FISCHER'S-"The Strategists," Herb
Bells comedy, at Fischer's theater next
week. IS framed on the attempts OF
husband and wife to outwit each other
in an effort to cure the unreasoning
jealousy which exists. Herb Bell, cast
as wandering Dutch shoemaker out
bf job is hired by the wife. played
by Miss Bessie Tannehill, to imperson-
ate a German senator The husband,
played by George Morrell. discovers the
trick and bribes the masquerader to
fight a duel that the wife's affection
may be tried. All works out as 1t
should in the end. Billy Onslow ap-
pears as an Irish servant, Miss Bessie
Montgomery as a young friend of the
wife. Evan Baldwin has a character
role Musical numbers are interpolated
by Messrs. Morrell and Baldwin and
Misses Bessie Tannehill and Nellie
Montgomery.
UNIQUE-"A Man from Catalina"
will be the offering by the Unique COM
edy company for the coming week. The
playlet which is by Richard Cummings,
is a funny mix-up concerning rich
sausage maker from Chicago, scion
of ro---alty from the island of Catalina,
and couple of pretty girls.
The Unique musical burlesque COM
pany will put on a musical extrava-
ganza, eat the Seaside" in one act.
Maude Beatty, as the dashing young
widow, will sing "The Waning Honey
moon," Richard Kipling will be heard
i'm "Day and Night" and Kate Carlson
will do the mechanical doll act. Lew
Dunba- will sing st Picked a Lemon
jr the Garden of Love-"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22
COMING ATTRACTIONS

BELASCo-The Belasco players will
offer this week the first presentation in
the west of Claiming Pollock's "The
Secret Orchard" a dramatization Of
the novel by Agnes and Egerton Cas-
tie. The play is said to follow closely
the incidents of the book. the only
changes being those necessary to pro-
vide dramatic climaxes and to suggest
the usual happy ending. The play. in
brief, is as follows:
JOY the orphaned daughter OF an old
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

the geographical position of Las Vegas
and the development of Nevada mining
industry, now only begun, meant mh-
lions for Los Angeles.
He advocated persistent, 1nteiiigenc
n,or1r in all the southwestern states.
toeether with the development of near
Nv resources, as the means of making
the city a mining center.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

looking italian hissed in my ear: To-
morrow you die! Then he hoped on a
car and left the vicinity. Did I? Well,
1 happened to close there that night.
so you see l don't know.
1.-THE crazy woman came after me
here; she was arrested Friday. She
wanted my act changed; it was too
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

YOU talked with Dewey? Yes? Well.
quote me just the opposite.
''Black Hand? Crazy woman? No;
not me. Say, come to think of it, is not
that IAN argument in favor of my way
of making em laugh at instead of with
me? I've never set any one crazy,
have II"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

funny to suit her. Needless to say, it
isn't changed; so long as l can make
people feel better and more jovial. 1t
suits me. I am stickler for the roll
licking. laugh-with-' brand, and
don't you forget 1t"
"I'm no authority" said Macdonald,
as he finished his monologue. Have
The Washington times., 1908-12-17
SASH NOW A FACTOR
IN WOMEN'S DRESS
ModisteS First Tell Patrons
Such Decorations Are
Hard to Wear.

The sash has suddenly become an
ali important factor in dress.
When the Partisan dressmaBers in
troduced the fashion OF the sash to-
ward the end Of last winter one
thought it's reign would be b~.ef, II
brilliant Dressmakers, as a m alter OF
fact, looked askance at the sash and
advised their clients against it, point
ing out that there was a considerable
art in the wearing of a sash grace
fully.
Anyway, It was only fad OF the
moment, they said
But the sash reisns triumphant. Not
only are visiting toilettes and even
ing gowns swathed round with soft
folds OF silk or ribbon hanging in
long. graceful ends at the side, but
the sash has made an appearance on
the tailor-made gowns.
An imported fur carriage coat is
/ finished at the waist with a sash Of
heavy crepe de chine, falling in knot
; ted ends at the side.
4 or course the sash is seen TO most
advantage on slim figures, but fashion
now demands slender outlines, and too
ample proportions have been reduced in
the most wonderful way Of skilIful cot
setting and a course Of physical ex-
ercises.
/ AS a means OF freshening up a last
I seasons gowa the sash IS simply inval-
liable to the home dressmaker. A last
seasons evening gown, for example,
can be made quite up TO date by the
addition Of a satin ribbon sash with
+ fringed or embroidered ends Crepe de
chine with motifs of lace is another
pretty finish.
, There IS q certain art I'm the arrange
I ment OF the sash. which should not be
/ tied in the old-fashiOned way. 4 length
/ OF either silk ribbon or crepe, measur-
/ ing three yards, forms the sash Heavy
/ silk tassels are the most effective finish
/ for the ends
The Washington times., 1908-12-17
CHICAGO IS PICKED
AS PRODUCING TOWN
FrOhman to Build Great Theater
There to Garry Out
Plans.

CHICAGO. Dec. 1Z-Charles Frohmau
came 70 Chicago today with Charles
Dillingham; and gave out a statement
that he would furnish 20 Chicago "the
most remarkable theate- in the world "
Mr.. Frohman said.
Not long ago 1 announced the plan
OF making two simultaneous productions
or my best pIays-one in New York
and another IN Chicago. both occurring
on the same night and at the same
hours. But 7 have been so impressed
with the emphatic stamp OF approval
put upon Miss Maude Adams new 5lay.
What Every Woman Knows ;hat 7
am resolved now to enlarge my original
scheme and fix upon Chicago as a pro
dUCing center for the best thai Is to
be had in drama and comedy"
The Washington times., 1908-12-17
Easy o Please Papa and
Maa, But Ones Beau
Troubles.
EATER FORGETS
RESENTS HE GETS
Thing Given Him Can Be Used
III the Time by Ones
Self.

In shops these days. when one
sees particularly Withholding person,
IadenVith care more than ordinary,
with res that gaze into vacancy and
disheied hair, he may know by these
sIguslat that person is out after 1.-THE"
gifts.
Angina, standing aside from the
maeIsOm. caught my eyes in one shop
the Ger day. She seemed TO be talking
To heelf and her look was 50 agitated
that teIt it my duty to go 10 her and
. offer 5sistance-
XTia / reached her side, however,
coulClear her remarks, and they We're
someing like this: He has silver mill
tarv l-lshes and a silver shaving mug,
and silver cigarette casei 1 gave il
10 hi myself, and a - But / hHu
LearenOugh. Evidently she was think
ing her own particular PerclNal, ana
so folded my tent like the Arab ana
slieT stole away i mad no idea OF
have my mental equilibrium disturbed
timing UP q proper GIT Tor a man VINO
alrely has everything.
Father Easy to Please.
Psing by Angelina's unseeinB eyes 1
v-er to a counter given over TO fancy
tbiys and there stood behind two young
worn who were talking loud enough
10 heard Of all men.
edo want that lovely brass inkstand
forny desk dreadfully, so 1 think l
ehs give IL TO father" one was saying.
g that the same thing as giving 10
TO OUrself?" inquired her friend
Exactly. Poor old dad never remem-
be what ne was given on Christmas,
bu takes Whateve~ we hand him meek
lysays Thank you, my dear, but why
di you spend your money Tor me- ana
u never inquiries for his gifts when
Hr~ SIS
h.e managed TO acquire number OF
hldsome desk fittings"
/ viii buy the inkpOt for father, but
vat, what can I get Tor EDGAR crleQ
te first speaker. and again 1 left the
gene. for 1 knew that wherever that
Gestion is asked trouble is brewing.
Man Not Troubled
As went up the street alone I
walked behind a man and woman
The woman was talking and the man
was gazing serenely about him, not a.
all troubled by her remarks.
I have suggested every present so
far. Now you must mention something
for us 10 give Mary Blank It isn't fair
10 make me do il an
oh. Just give h=r anything. She IS
THAT is not a suggestion. Please
mention some SPECIFIC thing to give
her
you have so much better ideas than
!, sighed the man
Perhaps 1 have Suppose we give
her a veil piuy'
Splendid idea! BY the bye, what IS
q veil pinT'
Would you like a mosaic one. do you
think"
How much do you think we should
pay for it2'
AS much as we can afford. and no
more You are carrying the pocket
book. remember"
"Or. perhaps, a pair Of knitting nee
dies would be better"
Perhaps they would 7 have ever
thought knitting needles a fitting pres
emit"
Robert, go home cried his com
paniou- stopping i'm the middle Of the
pavement and thus delaying the pro
-eSsion- Il have known from the first
that you were paying no attention to
what / was saying. It Is ourra EeOus
10 gibe about such serious things. Now
60 home and leave me to NV anr71fsb -
And Robert went home. At least no
started I'm that direction.
LEONORE CALVERT.
The Washington times., 1908-12-17

Letters 20 The Washington Times
INQUIRY Column are invited Cues
tons which are not of general in
terest VIII be answered by mail;
rush inquiries, by telephone. Call
Main 500. Names and addresses Of
writers must De affixed 20 their
questions as an evidence Of good
faith. and a stamped and addressed
envelope must accompany each In
quiry which Is not Of public interest.
The Washington times., 1908-12-17
4 u Lbs. Mixed Nuts for roc:

4ec Chocolates. 2oc; 25c Mixed Candy.
l2c; Layer Figs. 10c: Dates, Sc Raisirs,
Sc; Currants Sc; Citron. lie: Butter soc:
Eggs, SOC; Pound Cake. l2c; Cluster
RaIsins, 15c; Small Fruit Cakes &c: Toe
Vanilla, for 25c; p NutmeEs. &c: / 10.
Ginger. f3c. I To. Sage 10c; OF Jars Fancy
\ O. Molasses, 1Sc: Black, 1Oc; Sorghum
Style, &c can; Z lbs. Buckwheat, CSC: 3
cans Fish Roe, 25c; 4 cans String Beans.
25c; Tomatoes SIC; Shoe Peg Corn TIC;
Hams He; Lard. 111kC: EinCan's
Sliced Bacon, 19c. J. T. D. Pyles' stores.
The Washington times., 1908-12-17
OLD SANTA DROPS IN
AND GETS HIS NAH
His Great Pack Is Rapidly Filling With All Sorts of Toys
and He Promises Not to Disappont Any
Good Children.

With his bountiful arms full Of the
most aIluring things that ever a young
heart ysarned for. Santa Claus slipped
into Washington yesterday and added
another consignment TO the wonderful
array OF gifts which he has planned to
give his little friends on Christmas.
There were bags hanging over his
shoulder out Of the tops Of which there
peeped the most delicious things, all
freshly made I'm ToyIand by the dear
est of all the dear fairies of child
hood.
The little folks Of Washington can
not write too fast or TOO often to suit
old Santa Claus and ne has been filed
with delight at the great pack Of let
ters he has received every day since
The Times first consented to be the
postohIce. through which these letters
might be passed. He reads every one
that comes TO him and to each little
girl and each little boy who writes Of
the things they want. old Santa Claus
shakes his head and smiles knowingly.
which is taken to mean that that very
same little girl and very same little boy
will have their desires fuIuued. santa
Claus is a great letter reader and to-
day he was seen pouring over a lot Of
happy little missives, among which
were the following:
Is Ready"
Dear Santa Claus:
I am little girl ten years old. 7
want a tricycle. and a pair Of shoes and
a picture book and a stocking fun OF
candy. oranges, nuts. / have a little
brother who is three years old and who
wants a pair of shoes. a patent leather
hat, picture book, foot ball stockings
full Of candy and a rag doll. am yours,
ElanOr ReadE
The Washington times., 1908-12-17
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS

ful of lemon juice. Pour this over one
cupful OF fresh pineapple juice and
pulp When cold strain and freeze in
t'Yo parts Of Ice and one part salt until
IL is soft Serve in punch CUPS After
freezing, add to the above One-half cup
ful OF rim or Maraschfno
The Washington times., 1908-12-17

Another beautiful Virginia girl will
lay siege to social favor next February
in London when Miss Nora Langhorne,
youngest Of the four brilliant Langhorne
sisters OF Virginia, Will be presented at
the court OF St. James by her sister,
Mrs. Waldorf Aston Miss LanEhOrne
is now in England visiting her sister
and is being feted on all sides by smart
The Washington times., 1908-12-17

society Blu If is to her presentation
at court that she is looking forward
and from that time it IS freely asserted
she will be as sigually honOred by menu
bers OF the royal household as her pOpU-
lar sister.
Miss Langhorne is a q pical Southern
girl, "a splendid hoTsewoman and devoted
to all outdoor sports. She win spend
the spring and summer season abroad
The Washington times., 1908-12-17
VioIins as Christmas Presents

and Christmas present Of six months
lessons TO every purcnaser-pupTS re-
Ceiyed from years-nO age limit ViOlins
from $500 up; 500 deposit: balance 50
cents per week; high-grade outfits. $40 90
and $500; terms, 500 deposit Instrli-
uent delivered at once upon payment Of
deposit NO canVaSserS EMPLOYED as
teacher. prefers to meet parr0Ds Derson-
ally; call at studio, 1912 9th NV Room
J, Wed, Dec 10th. to Z p. m. or Thurs.
Dec. 18th. 10 a. m to els p. m
The Washington times., 1908-12-17
Is Ready"
What Sister Wants.

Dear Santa '|-aus:
Ny little sister Gertrude wants a lit
tie doll and a pair of mittens and a
stocking full Of candy. Good bye, From
your little friend. Gertrude. Gil & St.
:. L.
The Washington times., 1908-12-17
HOw's the Brea59

IL VIII always be just right II Won in
slst on Berens' Bakery Rye Bread when
ordering This loaf is just as nutritious
as IL is delicious The bread Of sub
stance for the man and woman who
works hard and the child who plays and
studies hard.
The Washington times., 1908-12-17
Wants Baby Sister.

Ny Dear Santa Claus: 1 am Iittle
girl twelve years old and am in The
sixth grade. Ny teachers name is Miss
Lansdale. For Christmas 7 want a suit
Of underwear, some purple hair ribbon
The Washington times., 1908-12-17
To Thicker Icing.

Mrs. V. L W.-TO prevent the icing
from running when putting il on the
cake, add a little cOrnstarch TO the
icing as II is beaten The cake should
be thoroughly cooled before putting on
the icing.
The Washington times., 1908-12-17

and little baby sister. And don't for
get my little friend Eulia Thorne. ~. I
know she wants lots OF things. Good
bye.
HII7a Russell.
1907 18th St, y. ".
The Washington times., 1908-12-17
Recipe for levels.

n H INK together three-fOurths
pound Of butter, one pound powdered
sugar, one pound corn starch. one tea
spoonful -four, two teaspOOnfuls baking
powder. ten eggs. Bake IN small gem
pans in q quick oven Ice when cool.
Flavor with almond or vanilla
The Washington times., 1908-12-17
LOCAL MENTION.

You Can Have Homemade Pies
delivered fresh from the oven IN 7-or77.
table any day Mince. pumpkin ana 9II
tavorite kinds, DC each. Homemade NTiIlZ
Bread. &c Holmes Bakery. 7st and y
SITS. Phones Linen $40 and I4n.
The Washington times., 1908-12-17
Securing Position.

Oblige-To secure a position IN the
Southern Railway office. make applica-
ton TO the auditor Of the department
you wish TO enter. giving references.
The Washington times., 1908-12-17

RosenfeId's Ice Cream, 81 a Gallon.
Phone I. 1909. SD II ne
The Washington times., 1908-12-17
NadinOIa Cream

Beauties the complexion where 9TH
er creams rail Fifty cents and one
dollar at all high-class drug stores.
sold BY Peoples Pharmacy. O'DcnnelL
Henry Evans. Thompson and other drugpists.
The Washington times., 1908-12-17

Famous for IT'S absolute purity and
fragrance Ask your grocer for "Sa-
lada" Tea II IS delicious and refresh
Ing. Trial packet 10c At your grocer's.
-Advt.
The Washington times., 1908-12-17
Marches Special Onening offer

for Friday and Saturday only-A two
dollar potted Azelia for one dollar. Cor.
II * 18th streets.
The Washington times., 1908-12-17
King Alfonso.

4 Constant Reader-King Alfonso
XIII Of Spain was born May Il, 1886.
and was married May 81. 1906 His first
chud' a son, was born May 10, 1907
The Washington times., 1908-12-17

Violin Lessons as Christmas Present
free with $500 $1,000. or $500 violins. See
ad- above.
The Washington times., 1908-12-17

Tree Orna1eats, Toys, Fancy Paper,
Favors- J. jay Gould. AZ 9Th.
The Washington times., 1908-12-17

Tree Ornaments. Open evenings. Goulds.
The Washington times., 1908-12-17

Six Months Violin Lessons Free.
See adv. above under Local Mention.
The Washington times., 1908-12-17
Delicious Punch.

Mrs, II K--A delicious punch is made
py boiling together four cupruls OF wa
Ter ana two cupfuls OF sugar fifteen
minutes, then add the shaved rind Of
half an orange and lemon and one cup