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The Washington herald., 1909-06-13
Between Season Gossip

performance made overtures 70 Miss Dean
respecting play which he viii shortly
produce.
Frank Worthing viii appear in the
principal role in The Open Door" which
David BeiascO viii produce next season.
Nanette Comstock has signed a con
tract with Frederic Thompson whereby
she viii be seen IN her present role in
"A Fool There Was during The coming
season.
Margaret Grey has been engaged for one
OF the principal roles in Keuett Cham
bers' comedy. An American Widow
which will have its premier early in
| September.
Alphonz Either. who plays the leading
role in Success" al the Belasco this
week. played the title role in ..Ben-Hur'.
! for three years Mr. Either was also
leading man in prominent stock com
panies in New York. Philadelphia. Brook
/ lyn, and Montreal
George W Leslie. principal comedian %
the Aborn Opera Company. viii appear
in vaudeville next season. using a play
I written for him by Forrest HUI. also a
member Of the Aborn company here. M
Leslie was one OF vaudeville's .headlin-
ters'' last season. appearing in The Naked
/ Truth" the famous tabloid opera BY
Edward A Paulton. The author Of ~Er-
mimic"
The Yankee Mandarin" the new de
1 Koven-Paulton comic opera. was pro
duced by the Comstock Amusement Com
/ pany at Providence on last Friday night
and scored a big hit. The production
was staged by Joseph Herbert. who wrote
the lyrics for The Beauty Spot" the
/ other OF the Comstock offerings which
has made such q hit as a summer Broad
way show.
The Messrs- Aborn produced. a new
musical comedy at Olympic Park. New
I ark. y. J.. Monday night. June Z. entitled
Back Again" From the reports OF the
Newark papers the new production scored
a hit and VIII be one OF the big New
I York successes next season The produc-
ton IS owned and managed by Milton
/ and Sargent Aborn. Nearly 100 players
are engaged in the presentation.
The remarkable work OF the Aborn
opera chorus has been the cause OF IN
stinted praise by the patrons Of the sum-
ner opera season az the National The
uiembers OF the Aborn chorus master in
SIX days what Il has heretofore taken
seven and eight weeks 10 learn in re-
/ hearSals for the original productions. OF
the musical comedies now being present.
| ed IN the Aborn repertoire. The chorus
numbers thirty-twO singers and dancers.
I One OF the features Of the forthcoming
revival or "FlorOdora~ at the New Ma
tional win be the temperance Of Philip
II. Ryley. one Of the clever artists who
first made this delightful musical comedy
/ a household word throughout the world.
Mr.. Ryley began his stage career with
Henry E. Dixey in "Adonis.' He viii be
remembered by older playgoers as the
| handsome light comedian with the late
Emily Banker. During the past two sea-
sons he has been in the company support
I ing James 7. Powers in The Blue Moon. %
Milton and Sargent Aborn have secured
Mr. Ryley for AL their revfvals Of 'FIoro-
dora" this summer. He will again be
seen as Tweedlepunch.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
CoIumbia--The Man on the Box.v

COIumbia-sThe Man on the Box.'
Orme Caldara is 10 have another star
part at the Columbia Theater next week
in that immensely successful comedy that
attained an interrupted run Of over a
year at the Madison Square Theater. New
York City, THE Man on the Box" He
is TO play the part which was made IA
nous through the New York run by
statuesque Henry E. Dixey. a part for
which he is certainly physically better
suited than Mr. Dixey and there are
those who believe that in every particu-
lar he viii not suffer by comparison with
his predecessor. Miss Julia Dean also
comes in for a liberal share Of the honors
in the piece. replacing the New York IA
vorite, Carlotta Nelson, who probably
never played a better part than the one
which Miss Dean viii now essay. The
Man on the Box is the Joint work OF
Harold MacGrath and Grace Livingston
Furniss, and, like My Wife" which is
running this week at the Columbia. calls
for the entire strength Of the Columbia
company. Il is IN three acts and abounds
in pretty stage pictures and witty retorts.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13
CoIumbia-aMy VIC. ?,

The success of London, Paris, and New
York; the play in which John Drew and
Billie Burke attained one OF their greatest
triumphs. and play that is as sweet and
beautiful as # Is novel and surprising.
such is the Offer ing OF the Columbia
Theater this week, in Michael Morton's
enhancing comedy drama, My Wife. "
In their preliminary announcement. Man
ayers Metzerott and Berger declared their
purpose OF producing only the most popu-
lar and up-to-date successes Of the Amer
lean stage. and how well they have kept
faith with the public Is sttested doubly
by the capacity houses which now greet
every performance and to the declaration
OF press and public alike that the Co
lumbis company Is the best stock com.
many thar Washington has ever had. Ny
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13
@Sf EI,,,n .

Willard Holcombe's dramatization OF
''st. Elmo" will be produced bv the
Page-Benjamin Stock Company in Ricb-
mond on June q. The piece VIII also
be produced by Vaughn Clsser in csn-
ada TO cover the British copyright Two
companies are TO so out in the plav nexf
season < a success is scored al the trial
performances. The Page Benjamin stock
Company IS being conducted BY win A
Page formerly weli-known Washington
DRAMATIC writer.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13
Natfona1-aFIorodora..,

The American brand Of musical pre-
sentiment will once more give way 10 the
English in the Aborn Opera Conpany's
summer season at the New National The
ater for the week starting Monday night
June p, when II viii present for the sec
ond time here the memorable New York
and London success. "FIorodora." " which
registered one OF the biggest weeks OF
their last season at the National This
delightful piece viii be staged with the
same comprehensive and artistic produc-
ton as before and with very much the
same cast. In presenting this and other
pieces for the first time 81 summer prices
Messrs. Aborn started the policy Of secur-
ing as many as possible OF the artists
who have been prominent formerly in
the casts OF these comedies, and this plan
viii again be in evidence in the list Of
comedians and singers scheduled for
. "FlOrOdOra." with an equally gratifying
list Of the favorites that have become es-
tablished this season. The array will in
eIude Philip H. Ryley. in the leading
comedy character Of Tweedlepunch. in
which he was considered the best Of all
the comedians VINO followed Willie Fdou-
in in this part in England and America:
Hallen Mostyn. secured for his former
comedy role Of Gilfain: Mace Bonville.
engaged for the part Of Leandro. which
be originated, and dainty Laura Janray.
who viii have one Of her best roles as
Lady HOlyrOOd- All four OF these were
successful In the same parts under the
Fisher & Ryley management. and Mr..
BOnville, who was their stage manager.
viii direct the staging Of "Florodora" at
the National Other members Of the cast
viii be FRITZ Won Busing. Forrest HUI.
Blanche Morrison. and Lenna Duer. With
its famous double sextet number. Tell
Ne, Pretty Maiden" and such delightful
melodies as The Shade Of the Palm. %
The Silver Star Of Love" The Queen
OF the Philippine Islands," a Military
Man. Tact" i've an Inkling.~ THE
Fellow Who Might, ''Phrenology,' Gal
loping,'' Somebody" and others. ''Fioro-
dora win doubtless again prove one Of
the most attractive offerings OF the Aborn
season
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13
BeIascO Theater Company.

The Belasco Theater Company which
is to play summer season OF eight
weeks al the Belasco Theater under the
management Of the Messrs. Shubert. be-
ginning on Monday. June p. is announced
as a producing company and something
radically different from the ordinary
stock organizations. This company will
offer only entirely new dramatic produc-
tons never seen before on any stage,
each presentation holding the boards for
a single week.
The Belasco Theater Company IS an
organization OF notable players especial
ly selected 10 make the initial presenta-
tions Of new plays which the Messrs
Snubert intend 70 Offer as regular at
fractions under their management next
autumn. II Is expected that these trial
presentations will aid materially IN solv-
ing problems Of stage management, and
in determining the value of the various
pieces from the viewpoint OF the espe-
cially appreciative and intelligent Wash
ington audiences. which can always be
counted upon 10 interest themselves in
theatrical affairs AS has already been
announced. the Messrs- Shubert VIII next
ocdson nave a lOldl OF not less Lndn Sky
dramatic and musical companies under
their own management.
The Belasco Theater Company Will
give six evening and two matinee per
formances a week. the matinees being on
Wednesdays and Saturdays. T. F. Bost-
wick has been engaged as stage director
The actors and actresses engaged for
this producing company constitute the
most remarkable orf nization Of PLAYERS
ever gathered tOgethc- for such a pur-
pose Among them are no less than FIVE
recognized leading me1 and an equal
number OF leading women. The company
includes Frederick Perry. Edward Emery.
A H Van Buren. George Howell. Fred
erick Burton. Willis Martin. Charles D.
Pitt. ogden Stevens. Paul Taylor. John
Emerson. Beatrice Morgan. Laurette
Taylor, Virginia Pearson. Elsie Esmond.
Marian Ballou. Agnes Marc. Ina Gold
smith, Caroline Locke, Fola la Toilette
Alice Fremyear. and Miss Adams.
In addition 10 these players. II is likely
that several OF the most famous dra-
matte stars under the Shubert manage
ment will visit Washington 10 appear
with the company IN certain productions
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13

Margaret Grey has been engaged for one
OF the principal roles in Kellett Cham
bers' comedy, An American Widow"
which will have its premier early in
September.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13

Alphonz Either. who plays the leading
role IN Success Al the Belasco this
week. played the title role in ..Ben-EI,,r'.
FOR three years Mr.. Either was also
leading man in prominent stock com
panies in New York. Philadelphia. Brook
lyn, and Montreal
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13

Kitty Cheatham recently appeared IN
Paris al the Theater Femlna.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-13

Nanette Comstock has signed a con-
tract with Frederic Thompson whereby
she viii be seen IN her present role in
- Fool There Was" during The coming
season.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-09

States navy in that capacity Oct. %,
1881. Three years later he was APP
pointed an assistant engineer on the
board which surveyed the route Of the
Nicaragua ship canal
In these years his interest I'm the
mysterious north had not abated, and
in 1886 he applied for leave OF alb
sence from the navy which would per
NIT him 10 visit Greenland His appli.
cation was granted, and in July of the
same year he began what proved to be
the first of seven expeditions TO the
north, all attended with hardships and
and some OF them with actual suffer
ing and want, but persevered in with
tenacity Of purpose that challenged
the admiration OF the world and final.
ly brought him unstinted fame
Beyond the daring of his exploits
Pearys expeditions have had a scien.
tific and geographical usefulness that
has been generally recognized
With no hint of his plans for tho
future, some OF Peary's friends never
theless believe he will soon pine fol
new worlds to conquer and that a
South Pole expedition may be antici
pated.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-09
PEARY, Like COOK, HAS
REACHED The poll.
World Now RejOIcas Over tha
American Naval Com
mandaT'S Success.

sumed his homeward voyage immed.
lately after filing the curt news of dis.
covery.
A few words were added to this
meagre information at $3.50 p. M,
when there was made public this ad
ditional information, sent to Herbert
L. Brdgman of Brooklyn, secretary OF
the Peary Arctic club:
pole reached; Roosevelt safe.
(Signed) "PEARY."
This gave assurance that the yes
sci in which Peary departed had
passed through the ice unscathed, but
details of his homecoming and the
date Of the discovery of the pole were
still lacking. 1t was not until the New
York Times had received a dispatch
later in the afternoon that these vital
points were cleared up
The message follows:
Il have the pole April 6. Expect ar
rive Chateau bay Sept. T."
With this information at hand 1t was
a comparative simple matter to ascer-
tain that the April 6 referred to was
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-09
ACHIEVES LIES AMBITION
Psary Has Aspirsd to Reach Pole
Since q Boy.

New York, Sept. Tn reaching the
North Pole, Commander Robert Edwin
Peary has achieved the ambition of a
lifetime. AS a boy his day dreams
were OF an UNEMPLOYED land far to the
northward, and such printed matter
concerning the polar regions az fell
into his hands was read with absorbed
interest.
Peary was born at Cresson, Pa,
May 6, 1853. but in his early youth the
family removed to Maine, where he
received his education. His parents,
Charles N. and Mary (Wiley) Peary,
saw to 1t that he received an early
training betting life which prom
ised to be filed with wholesome activ-
ity.
Instructed first in private schools,
he subsequently entered Bowdoin col.
lege, from which he was graduated
with the class OF 1877 Throughout
his college career and in the years
following he made a close study o.
Arctic exploration, the peculiar fasci-
nation which the subject held for him
deepening az he matured. AS means
Of livelihood he adopted the profession
Of civil engineer, entering the United
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-09
FRENCH KNEW OF PEARY.
Profoundly Impressed over His Re
ported Discovery.

Paris, Sept 7-Commander Peary's
announcement that he has carried the
American flag to the North Pole has
caused profound impression in
France.
Peary, more than Cook, is known to
the French people, but the fact that
Peary was seeking the pole somehow
was forgotten in the eager discussion
of the achievement OF DR.. Cook. Pub
lie opinion might be summarized in
the statement that belief in Peary's
success probably would tend to de-
stroy many doubts entertained con-
corning Cooks claims, since it is felt
that weather and ice conditions very
likely rendered the voyages of both
successful.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-09
ORDER or HEARING
STATE OF MICHIGAN, ! 9

STATE OF MICHIGAN, 80
COUNTY OF GRATIoT, 80
At a session of the Probate Court for said
county, held at the Probate office in the village
of Ithaca, OIL the 2oth day of August in the year
one thousand nine hundred nine.
Fresent-Hon. Isaac 5. Seaver, Judge OF Pro-
bate.
In the matter of the estate of Caroline VIM
chell deceased.
On reading and filing the petition duly veri-
fed, of John NJ. Tinney, son of said deceased
praying that the administration of said estate
be granted to John I. Swigart or TO some other
suitable person.
Thereupon it is ordered, That Monday, the
goth day of September next, at ten O'Clock in the
forenoon, be assigned for the hearing of said
petition and that the heirs at law
of said deceased, and all other persons interest
ed in said estate, are required to appear at a
session of said court then to be holden at the
Probate Office in the village of Ithaca and show
cause If any there be, why the prayer of the
petitioner should not be granted
And il is further ordered, That said petitioner
give notice to The persons Interested in said
estate. of tie peudency of said petition. and
the hearing thereof by causing a copy of this
order to be published in The Alma Record, a
newspaper published and circulating in said
county three. successive weeks previous to said
day Of hearing.
A true copy. ISAAC :. SEAVER,
SEAL Judge of Probate 1890
First insertion August 70.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-09
ORDER FOR PUBLICATION
(First insertion Aug. 49,.

SIAl r. or MICHIGAN
THE PROBATE COURT FOR THE COUNTY
oil CfRATlOT.
AT a session OF said court held at the probate
office in the village OF Ithaca, in said county,
the I4th day of August, A. D., 1900
Present Hon. Isaac 5 Seaver, Judge OF Pro-
bate.
In the matter of the estate of Nelson J. Nc
Cullough, deceased
John 7. Swigart having filed in said cour
his final administration account, and his pc
tition PRAYING for. the allowance thereof and
for the assignment and distribution of the resi-
due of said estate to the person.entited thereto.
IL is Ordered That the 5th day of September,
A D.. LOCO at 10 o'clock IN the forenoon, at said
Probate Office, be and is hereby appointed for
axamining and allowing said account and hear
ing said petition.
II is Further ordered That public notice there
of be given by publication of a copy OF this or
der, for three successive weeks previous to said
day of hearing in The Alma Record, news
paper printed and circulated in said county.
A true copy ISAAC :, SEAVER.
IsSo-4t Judge of Probate
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-09
WOULD BELIEVE PEARY.
But U. Of M. Professor Demands to Be
Shown by Cock.

Ann ArbOr Mich. Sept. 7.-Profes
sor William II. Hobbs, professor OF
geology in Michigan university and
one Of the first scientists to express a
doubt of DR.. Cooks finding the North
Pole. When shown Peary's cablegram
he said: THAT is every interesting
indeed. | would believe anything that
Commander Peary might say, as
would hansen, the Duke of Abruzzi,
or others of the great explorers. /
would not say that DR.. Cook did not
find the North Pole, but doubts have
been expressed concerning his previous
explorations, so that for making up my
own mind, | must await further de
tails from him. 1t is different with
Peary; his reputation Is such that |
would believe him without question"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-09
BRlDGMAN DOESN'T DOUBT
Peary Discovered Pole Sooner Than
He Expected.

New York, Sept. Herbert L.
Bridgman, the only individual in the
United States besides Mrs. Peary who
received message direct from Com.
mander Peary, has returned to New
York from Massachusetts. AS secre
tary OF the Peary Arctic club and a
hacker Of Commander teary he was
radiantly happy.
There is no doubt that Peary has
discovered the North role he said
with emphasis. "he did it sooner than
I expected, but the feat is accom-
plished."
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-09

April Of the present year, as his eXpe-
dition did not start from New York
until July I. 1905
Both There In April.
April 6. 1909-the date that Peary
planted the flag at the pole-and April
q. 19OS-the day that Dr. Cook IN
furled the stars and Stripes a year
before. consequently become the car
dinal dates upon which exploration Of
the far north will rest hereafter. Al
though separated by nearly a year,
the same feat was accomplished by
two Americans, neither of whom was
aware OF the movements Of the other.
Just as DR.. Cook notified his wife,
so Commander Peary took advantage
of the brief stop at Indian Harbor 10
assure Mrs Peary OF his safety. This
message. almost overlooked during a
day Of excitement over his achieve
ment. reached New York last night
from South Harpswell, Me, where Mrs.
Peary has been spending the summer.
1t contained both a touch of pathos
and a quaint reference to his success.
Have made good at last" says the
explorer to his wife. II have the old
pole. Am we'll, love. VIII wire again
from Chateau. The message is signed
simply Bert" an abbreviation of
Robert, Commander Peary's first
name.
Mrs. Peary sent a wife's character
and request for him TO hurry
home"
Wives In Same Town.
BY another strange coincidence In
this chapter of condolences. Mrs.
Cook too. was in South Harpswell,
Me. when she received the first news
Of her husbands success. Both she
and Mrs. Peary had gone for months
without word Of their husbands, but
had hoped aSd prayed, first for their
safe return and secondly, 1t may be
guessed, for the planting Of the flag
at the pole.
In New York little preparation had
been made to welcome home Com
mander Peary, for 20 suddenly has
come the news Of his achievement
that scientific societies were over
whelmed. But It ia expected that the
Peary Arctic club, the Explorers club
and the Arctic club will begin prepare,
tions at once for the celebration of
the unprecedented event. Peary's en-.
plot cannot be discussed from a scien.
tific viewpoint because details OF his
dash to the pole are lacking. How
fast he travelled. what great obstacles
/ he met and overcame, what observa-
/ tons he took and what data he brings
/ back with him il as unavailable as il
/ he we're still in the frozen north. II is
noted generally, however, that the
homecoming of the two explorers,
practically at the same time. will az
ford an opportunity for the comperi.
son OF records never heretofore pre-
scented. For 400 years man has strug.
gled to reach the pole. and now two
Americans bring back with them
/ chronicles OF their discovery and OBJ
servations of the land of mystery.
Cooks achievement has been CUES.
toned and he has been charged BY
staunch supporters Of Commands
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-09
sehIey Says ~ Told You &c."

Lake George, N. Y, Sept. 7.-Ad-
miral Winfield Scott Schley learned OF
Peary's discovery Of the North Pole
last night Il told you So" he said
with a smile. Then he continued
Captain Peary's success means be-
yond question that the North Pole is
American property. for his expedition
Is a duly accredited one and ne is him.
self an officer of the navy
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-09

Peary with conduct unethioal for what
they termed his following In secrecy
the route which Peary had In view
Each faction now, however, has its
laurels, and with animosity buried the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-09
NO SKEPTlCS THERE.
British Scientists at Winnipeg Fully
Believe In Peary Report.

Winnipeg, Man, Sept. british
scientists here fully credit the report
that Peary has reached the North
Pole. While heads of this department
are at present in the Rocky mountains,
participating in an excursion, Profes-
sor Myres. Professor George Bryce,
president OF the Royal Society of Can
ada. and Roderick MacFarlane, F. X.
S., believe it is true. 1ney say that
Peary has had the necessary expert
ence and that the knowledge he will
bring back will be of the greatest ben
eft to science.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-09
MRS. PEARY HAPPY.

Has Encouraged Her Husband In All
HE EfortS
South Harpswell, Me-, Sept. 7.-Ons
Of the happiest women In the world is
Mrs. Robert E. Peary, the devoted
wife Of Commander Peary, to whom
word of her husbands success In
reaching the North Pole, after twenty
three years of study and hardship. was
Arst brought her by representative
of the Associated Press.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1909-09-09
Taft Makes No Comment.

Beverly, Mass, Sept. President
Taft, when Informed OF the news OF
Peary's discovery. exhibited the great.
est interest in the report. He asked
for all available details In the absence
of anything official, however, he de-
clined to make any comment at this
time
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-04
STRIKE SPREADING
ALL OVER SWEDEN
100000 Will Walk Out If
Plans of Unions
Develop.

STOCKHOLM, Aug. 4-The allied
trades unions Of Sweden decided today
TO include every form of industry in
the general strike order which they
hope 10 see in effective operation with
in the next twenty-four hours.
They declare that 10000 laboring men
viii answer their call at the start. and
that within a few days the entire in
dustrial life OF the country viii be
suspended.
That the boast Of the labor leaders
Is not idle. IS shown by the activity
of the government, which has called
out all the available troops to guard
against anticipated rioting. Stockholm
literally swarms with cavalry and foot
soldiers.
Banks are laying In stores Of wea-
pons and ammunition, preparatory TO
defending their places of business
against raids by mobs.
The government is particularly anx-
ious to prevent a strike on the rail-
ways, and is guarding the railway
lines. The disappearance Of large
quantities Of dynamite from magazines
has led to the belief that an attempt
viii be made to blow up the railway
lines.
The street car men joined the strike
this afternoon, and not a street car
is running. Only a few cab drivers
are at work.