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Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02
Coming Events.

Some years ago several vaudeville head
liners" each claiming to be the most pop
ular act in vaudeville. had entered into
a very spirited discussion as to which OF
them really was the most desired and pop
ular act. Naturally, each artist claimed
the distinction, only to be ~poo-hooed by
their fellow artists. Eventually the argu-
ment waxed very warm. until one OF the
number had a happy inspiration He sug-
gested that the matter Of deciding the
most popular act before the public be left
to the Judgment Of the vaudeville magnate,
p. r. Keith. the man who holds the UNI
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

pllshment. What apparently they most de-
sire over there is variety. and. luckily, l
was able tC give them a good deal of 1t.
They had been accustomed, to a large ex-
tent, to see dancers attired In short 'tu-
tus,' and when appeared In an empire
gown their surprise was not more decisive
than their delight As q matter of fact,
less cultivated in New York than it is
at the opera, but only the richest patrons
of music can afford to go there regularly"
John Barrymore, with "A Stubborn
Barrymore, has been studying art in Paris
the last year. Walter Hale, with The
Wolf" is doing some special art work
for the New YORK World, and Ida Con-
quest of the same company paints in water
colors and oils for recreation.
Robert Edeson is one American actor
who designs his own printing, the Strong
heart" and Classmates" posters, both Of
which were Attractive; be being is,. 0TisiR hanra
during the last two months have been de-
voted to designs and colorings. for the
ecSYier Of the North" in Which he win ap-
pear at the Hudson theater, New York. on
August "A.
An invitation has been extended to Wal
ter Damrosch by the Philharmonic society
of London. England, to conduct one OF
their concerts next winter
A new musical comedy will make It's ap-
pearance at La Sale theater Labor day,
September 7, 1t will be called "A Girl al
! smith and Raymond Hubbell. authors of
A Knight for a Day This will b. the
first musical comedy staged at the La
Sale in three years that does not come
from the workshop of VIII Hough, Frank
Adams, and Joseph Howard.
The silly season in London is beginning
and, for lack of more interesting matter,
some of the newspapers are pr,ntinS the
opinions of well known actresses concern
ing the suitability Of the stage as a pro-
fession for young girls. Ellen Terry
Marion Terry, Lena Ashwell and One
well known performers have been utter
lrg a good many familiar truths, but none
of them had anything new or valuable to
say. TIT sum of their observations Is
that a good deal depends upon the girl.
Several of Arthur Wing Pinero's plays
have been translated into foreign Ian
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

guages. the most popular, Of course, being
Ine Seconu Mrs. IaEI4lay, when mas
been performed in German, French, Italian
and Russian. His House in Order Is
now to be given in Paris in October at the
Vaudeville, with M. Tarride in the part OF
Hilary, while Mile. Marthe Regnier will
represent Nina. II will be interesting to
see whether the French public will appreci-
ate this fine work.
"Once upon a time had a maid" re-
lates May Robson, who is playing in San
Francisco. She was an old one, too, and
a faith curist, which did not prevent a lot
OF sad catastrophes in her family hat
made 1t impossible for me to refuse heT
considerable financial assistance. The last
time 1t was a brother who had succumbed.
used once before, but this time she came
to me in the most pitiful manner and an
nounced:
".Brother Jim has passed away
" Maria | said to her, with you some
OF them pass away" some of them go to
the land OF rest some OF them yield up
the spirit and some Of them travel IL
the great beyond, but my folks just died.
u know, ma'am; know, but poor
brother Jim, he thought so much of you,
ma'am. and he was so poor
" Then he should not have passed away
he ought to have just died, Maria; 1t is so
much more economical
Gertrude Coghlan, who has been playing
the role of Shirley RossmOre in THE Lion
ard the Mouse for two seasons, ana
- NAAN p a. ' A1"h ho' a AlAAlb'
of Robert Blossoms company, will play the
leading roles In James Forbes new com
edy, "The Travelling Salesman next sea
son. Tom Ross did not care for the star
part.
Charles f. Mackay, whose former wife
is now the bride OF Robert Edeson, has
been assigned to the title role OF The MAJ
OF the Hour, and will head the company
that is to give the BrOadhuTst play In BOs-
ton and throughout New England. He
has been playing the role OF Gibbs. the
broker, in the play.
Lee Kohlmar, a dialect comedian who
was with David Warheld in THE Music
Master and. more recently one Of the
principals Of the La Sale Theater company
will make the debut in vaudeville al tn,
Majestic theater next Monday matinee II
a one act sketch which has been arranged
by De Mile, the famous playwright. II d
along the order Of The Music Master.
His principal support will be Miss Berth'
Johnson, a south side girl who, while
student OF Arna Morgan's school. wa.
selected by Mr.. Warfield. himself, for
member OF his company. Last season shO
played with Mss Frances Starr in ''rh,
Rose Of the Rancho"
o one occasion l tried to be serious Of
the stage says Robert Steldl, m Englisl
monologist. This was at Cologne durinl
a time when, by order Of the police, nothing
funny was TO be included H. the entertain
ments provided I'm that city, because a re
ligious festival was being held there.
dienCe that / wished them not to laugI
at me, and l endeavored 20 be serious
Unfortunately, the spectators roared wit
laughter, and the next morning / Wa
fined by the authorities for breaking ia
law"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

the season and part authors Of four more
fuil-grown plays.
no lees than five London theaters-the
Garrick. Terry's. His Msjesty's, the Hay
market and the Prince Of wsles-closed
their doors during the week just passed
The holiday season has worked havoc with
the local houses, except in the cases where
the attractions are remarkable hits. THE
Merry Widow" is stin playing to owd
houses and the box office Is devoid OF
tickets for three weeks ahead. Lily Elsie,
the popular and original London Merry
widow" has gone on her holidays and her
place is being filled by an understudy.
who, by the way. ts the fifth woman to
play the part in the Days theater pro-
duction.
OF the other plays which hold their own
are Mrs. Dot" in which Il In expected
that Marie Tempest will play at the
Comedy until after Christmas; "a Waltz
Dream." which is soon TO go Into a second
edition. and Lady Frederick" which has
now filled no fewer than five different
London playhouses.
.
Somerset Vaughan, the remarkably sue
cessfuI new dramatist, who now has four
Of his plays running at London theaters.
has at last suffered or IL 10 suffer a
slight reverse. The run Of "The Explorer"
which Is being played by Lewis Waller,
will be brought to a close on the 26th
and the James K. Hackett Of England
will take q rest. There is some talk OF
r%evfving the piece in the fall, but this Is
not likely, unless Waller should be com
PEELED to fall Jack upon II temporarily by
the failure of Justin Huntly McCarthy's
| nawy ,r,--t,u - tWrh.o n,.h1t. AE,tA1 - ,rAEaA
win reopen the season at the Lyric on
September 8.
The Girls OF Gottenberg," which you will
see this fall in the United States, will be
revived In London for a few weeks in the
immediate future and then sent on a tour
through the provinces. AS Gertie Millar
Is booked for the American production,
George Edwardes has been compelled &c
look around for some one to take her part
In the play. To everybody's amusement, he
has hit upon Happy" Fanny Fields, tina;
Joyous little American comedienne who has
been making England laugh for many
months past and who has just returned
to London from a vacation OF rest in hei
native land. Happy" Fanny has Ions
been a favorite in the English halls ant
in pantomime. but has never tried any
thing so serious as musical comedy and .sh,
Is very nervous about her first plunge.
The American girl will certainly add al
element Of humor 70 a part which wal
devoid OF It in the hands of more serious
minded Gertie Miller.
The revival will open at the Adelphi
Strand. Less than a year ago, when Fam,
appeared at the same house in pantomime
she got into legal difficulties with tn
management OF the Tfvoli Music hall, whicl
is right across the street. The latte
claimed that the American girl had signe,
contracts with them in which she boun,
herself not to appear within a mile Of thei
hall. Fanny lost and was ordered to pa,
rather steep damages. I wonder II sh
has made some arrangements with the hal
people or will again take a CHANGER"
JOHN AVA CARPENTER.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

Mr.. O. d. Woodward came up from
Kansas City to be present at the closing
performance and to arrange finally for the
work that IL to be done on the theater.
The Boyd win be locked up for four weekst
end will then open for the winter season,
Her y Millrr ana his company in ""Ehe
Great Divis" playing the first perform
aaCc on WtdA SAL August 26. The stock
company sc,Lt'f has been very satisfactory
in evcry way" sail Mr.. Woodward, land
| would not thin; Of closing II even now,
but II Is necessary IN order to get the cleo
trio wiring installed In time for the winter
season. l am not only pleased with the
patronage, but wiJn the work Of the COM
pany. so far as I have seen II. 1 promised
the people to give them good plays by II
good company, and | have made good an
that promise, 1 think The next season
looks good at this distance. My bookings
are not complete get. 50 l do not care
TO make any announcement beyond the
operlas play. viii say that among the list
! have on my tab are Maude Adams, John
Dren,, Florence 4 bcrts, Elsie Janis. and
othc,s Of thai caliber. It is the intention
10 lun the BOYD during the winter as 1t
always has been, a first-class theater,
offering the very best companies. Mr..
Nlpndblhh viii tIidl III la 80 10 lOSai
manager and will have the same staff OF
assistants. | expect to return to New
York soon, there to complete the list of
bookings for the winter and later may
have something to say on that. The Wood
ward Stock company will begin Its winter
season at the Auditorium in Kansas City
on August %. l will conduct the Willis
Wood 1hester there as a flrst-class house
and will also have the huber In which
attractions of a high grade will be played
at the cheaper prices. The election doei
not seem to have affected business al
much as usual and plans are being laid b!
eastern managers regardless OF politics. 4
number Of new plays are to be produced
and quite a number of last seasons sue
cesses will be sent on the road. Omaht
will get an early chance to see Paid IL
Full as well as other pieces that hav,
made such a furoro, l do not like to sa!
just what the season will bring. but I will
promise that 1t will bring the best that /
to be had to Omaha"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02
Gosnip From staReIand.

Fred Niblo at the present time is in At
RIGA. He has with him a complete outfit
of various sizes, also a motion picture cam
era, besides several operators to assist him.
His tour of Africa will be very extensive
and he hopes to bring back with him some
of the most novel and interesting pictures
ever seen in America, Many of the pic
lures, such as the wllds of Africa, ave
never been placed before the public In the
form OF lectures. He expects to return 70
America the latter part OF october, and his
tour will begin on or about November s.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02
ENGLISH THEATRICAL INVASION
Influx of Stars This Year VIII Include
Many

Influx of Stars This Year VIII Include
Many NOtabIes.
LONDON, August Especial Cor
respondence IF an En%glishman, strolling
along Broadway next autumn magines
himself in his big, grey, sombre London,
1t Will hardly be a thing TO wonder at.
For every day | hear OF fresh announce
ments of English actors and actresses. who
are to try their luck along the Great White
Way and to the westward before another
frost rolls around. Just to mention the
most important there are Seymour Hicks
a sort OF Willie Collier and Eddie Foy
rolled Into one-his wife, Elaine Terriss,
Cyril Maude and his wife, Winifred
Emery Constance Collier, George Gros-
smith, jF, Gertie Miller and Alexandra
Carlisle. And now l understand that
Julian LEstrange. husband Of Constance
Collier. who could not bear the thought of
being parted from his beautiful wife, has
obtained his release from a contract with
the Drury Lane theatsr people to permit
of his bsooming leading man for Maxine
Elliott In the United States this fan.
Although the exact date of his departure
has not yet been decided upon It is pretty
certain that Sir John Hare also will soon
sail fsom these shores to the United
States to say his last farewell TO his
many admirers over there. He has just
finished a similar job in London in which
he appeared In The Gay Lord Quex' and
"a Pair or Speetacles,' and Is now getting
ready to tour the provinces In the same
plays. But despite the fact that these
are all farewell performances no one
takes the announcement very seriously. Sir
John himself has publicly announced that
he hopes. 10 be "enticed back 10 the stage
again ~ some later date by a part which
especially appeals 10 him
A lot has been written OF late years on
the subject OF musical plays versus
straight drama" and the declining taste OF
the heater-going public inasmueh as they
are supposed to prefer the former. A
striking REPUTATION Of this argument is tc
be found in the season now drawing to 8
close in London. where there have beer
more than sixty plays as against only sis
musical connections, and thirty revivals
OF spoken dramas against three Of play
with music attached.
.
The season has also been remarkable
FOR the prominence Of female dramatists
for mime. Of the plays have come from IN,
pens OF the gentler SEA. OF the lot how
ever, only one. Diana OF Dobson's," b.
Ctcely Hamilton, which was produced bl
Lena Ashwell. made a big success. Curl
ously enough. the scene in this play
which attracted the most attention was
disrobing scene very much like that ii
Clyde Ditch's "Girls.' which Is soon TO b.
presented in London.
Women were also the authors OF fiv,
OF the thirty-five one-Gct plays. which hav,
been tried on at the London houses during
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

Manager Edward c. White has arrange
for Mildred Hollands appearance in Cleye-
land for a period OF ten weeks, during
auctions in which she scored success In
New York recently. 1t is possible that she
will also produce one or two new plays
during her Cleveland engagement, at the
close Of which Miss Holland will return to
New York.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

Americans love ballet dancing" Mile.
Genee told her friends in London, and
in particular they received with the utmost
enthusiasm my riding dance from High
links 1t appeared to strike them as
extraordinary that any one could dance
in a riding habit. And, after all, It isn't
what one might call an everyday accom-
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02
Gossip About Plays and Players

--HEN the curtain went down at
INT the Boyd theater last night, II
" was to close the most successful
- summer stock engagement ever
EENlEG4I played in Omaha Summer
49, stock Ia not a novelty here; we
rave had Il in all It's various forms. in
GLIDING operate. and Omaha people have
always been a little partial to IL. Some
very clever people Rave played here at
one time or another In summer stock, and
a wide variety OF drama has been enacted.
So Il Is saying a great deal to pronounce
the Woodward company the best organiza-
ton that has ever played here in summer,
and Its. work In general by far the best.
The member OF the organization have
shown themselves capable and versatile,
and each has been called upon to do a
number Of parts. so that the capacity of
each has been thoroughly tested. The sue
cess that has attended the season is the
best possible Indication of the attitude OF
the public towards the company and its
members.
Nearly an Of the company have plans for
the winter season. Mr.. Morrison will 60
to Chicago, where he viii be leading man
Of the stock company at the College thea
ter. one OF the most popular OF the Chicago
stock" houses. His season there opens
about the first Of next month. Miss Elem.
ing will go east, where she will prepare
for a busy winter on the road with a sketch
in vaudeville. she will play over the
orphsnm circuit. and VIII be seen In
Omaha. Mr.. and Mrs. Beamish CMisl
knight go to Kansas City. where they
will be in the Woodward Stock company
at the Auditorium during the winter, tn,
season opening on August ~ Mr.. Poulte
and Mr.. and Mrs. Kirk also go to KansaI
City, Mr.. and Mrs. wallock will spend sew
eral weeks at their home in Council Bluffs
end then take the road" for the winter
Mr.. Schrode will also tour during the win
ter. Miss Duke will return 10 Kansas City
Miss Spencer has no plans for the winte
YETI; Miss Power expects to remain il
Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

An invitation has been extended to Wal
ter Damrosch by the Philharmonic society
of London. England, to conduct one OF
their concerts next winter
Omaha daily bee., 1908-08-02

Charles r Mackay, whose former wife
is now the bride OF Robert Edeson, has
been assigned to the title role Of The MAJ
OF the Hour and will head the company
that is to give the Broadhurst play In Bos-
ton ana throughout New England, He
has been playing the role OF Gibbs, the
broker, In the play.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03
TRADE CONDITIONS
FRIGHTENING UP
So Says President Myers Of the Az.
burn Wagon co.-Exhibit
In New York.

From The World of Wednesday.
Mr.. Lee Roy Myers, of Savannah
Ca, president OF the Auburn Wagon
Co, arrived here last evening from
New York on a visit to the home
office, He is the guest, while here,
of Mr.. and Mrs. Max Robinson, East
King street.
Mr.. Myers will return to New York
tomorrow, accompanied by Mr.. and
Mrs. Robinson. and together they will
attend the National Carriage and
Wagon Exposition In the Grand Cen
trail Palace, which begins next Mon
day. Mr.. Robinson. general manager
of the Auburn Wagon Co, will have
personal charge Of the company's ex-
hibit consisting OF two car loads of
3as shipped last week and which
Is sure to attract much attention.
Mr.. Myers is terminating a three
months vacation and will return
home after spending a few days in
New York. Asked by an Evening
World reporter today as to trade con
d'tions in the country. particularly In
the South, he replpied that business
conditions were decidedly encourag
ing in the South. while in the North
his observations led him to believe
that confidence was being restored
in the great channels of trade and
that business was looking UP, mills
and factories ~resusning work or in
creasing their force of employees and
that financial conditions, generally
were better than for some months
past, though the restoration has been
slower, perhaps, than In some sections
of the South.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03
Morgan County Assessment.

The assessors books were returned
to the clerks office. and according to
them there has been a considerable
gain in the assessable property OF
Nor gan county. in the personal prop
erty there vas a gain over last year
of yer 1000, and of over $4,000
in the real estate. The real and per-
sonal property Tor 1908 is ~s2,257,5s4.
and corporations are assessed at ST.
1873 076. making a total of s9,395,6 $50,
The county is steadily growing, az
will be seen by the above figures. In
the town, alone, in the past year
the Improvements in buildings
amounted to at east s5O.0 900.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03
Great Enthus

HE was followed by Congressman
Sturgiss who told of the great enthus,
iasm with which they had been greet
ed all along the line as they came
through the state. He made a plea
for his hearers to stand by the party
which had made this a great and
prosperous nation and this state one
sof the grandest in the Union. Sena,
tor Scott was aboard the train but
made no speech.
1t had been arranged to have the
special stop east of the station but
the necessity OF changing engines
altered the plan and the rear of the
special car was nearly at the foot
of Race street.
The special LEFT at 1855 for Baltl-
more, where Governor Hughes will
speak this evening.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03
Entertained BY Friends.

From The World of Wednesday.
Mr.. Lewis A. finder, of Greenbriar
White Sulphur Springs. a travelling
salesman for the shoe house of Wolf
Bros. & Co, Cincinnati, o., spent
yesterday and last night here. He
a entertained last night by some
friends and IN response to calls he
made n of his characteristically
humorous speeches on some current
topics that was greatly enjoyed by
his hearers.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03
NORTHERN LIGHTS WE'RE
VERY BRIGHT LAST NIGHT
Entire Heavens Were Illuminated BY
Them-Mueh Brighter Than
Before.

From The World of Wednesday.
The entire northern sky was lighted
up last night by another brilliant Au-
rora Borealas, which was much stron.
ger and broader than the northen
lights witnessed here a few weeks
ago.
The lights were seen just after
lark last night and the entire north
east section OF the heavens we're bril-
liantly illuminated for some time.
FOR SALE-ANTIQUE CLOSED
walnut washstand; solid wooden arm
rocker. Address NJ. World office. 81
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03
Route Changed.

The arrangement for the movement
Z of the Hughes special was changed
yesterday. At first it was intended
to send the train east by way of
P~arkersbung and a large party Of poll
ticians gathered there last night to
meet and accompany him through
West Virginia. There was much dis
appointment when ii was learned that
'the special was coming by way of
IBenwood.
The train arrived in Fairmont early
this morning and was sent over the
M. X. division to Clarksburg, where
Governor Hughes made his first of
several short addresses. Another stop
was made in Grafton and one in
Piedmont.
Leaving West Virginia for a short
time a rear platform speech was de
livered at Cumberland.
The New Yorker delivered an ai-
dress in Cleveland last night and left
immediately for his trip to West vir-
ginia.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03
MARYLAND ELOPERS
ARE FOILED HERE
From The World OF Saturday:

From The World OF Saturday:
A young couple from Hagerstown
eloped to M~artinsburg today, arriving
here at noon over the G.. V. railroad,
their intention being to get married,
They went at once to County Clerk
Bendels Office for a marriage license
but failed to get it. Mr.. Bender was
out of the Office at the time but his
assistant told them that a license
could not be issued % them, the bride
elect being a nonresident of this
county and not intending to becoms
one.
The young couple seemed very
much disappointed in not securing
the coveted license and for awhile
were quite cast down.
The groom-elect gave his age as &c
and that of his intended as 20 and is
a very pretty girl. The man said he
was from West Virginia and that his
father is a prominent minister in this
state; hat he Iqas been in Hagers-
twn for the last three weeks and is
conn. cted with an accident insurance
company in that place. BY urgent
request the names of the parties are
withheld from publication.
The lovers returned to Hagegstown
this afternoon and will likelv have no
trouble about getting a marriage Ii
cense there, both being OF age.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1908-10-03
This Politician a Farmer.

G.. II. Scott, a lawyer and farmer, of
Elkins, w. Va, formerly a stare sena-
tor. has succeeded in raising corn
which in point of height so far holds
the record in this state. Senator
Scott has displayed several stalks
from his farm which measur over fif-
teen feet, the longest being fifteen
feet and five inches. The ears of
these stalks were as long in proper
ton, several of them measuring two
feet.