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Evening star., 1909-02-14
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what she, as Benjamiue Monnier,
daughter of the chocolate king of France.
is known as Benjamine has been out
motoring and has a mishap. which com
pelS her to pass the night In the villa
in Normandy where Paul Normand and
their vacation Normand has just com
peted arrangements for receiving his
fiancee and her father, the latter his en-
ployer, and the coming of Benjamne com
plicates matters considerably. When the
father and daughter arrive they are re-
ceived by Benjamine who has managed TO
make herself entirely at home pending the
arrival of friends who. have heard of her
automobile accident. BenjamIne makes
such mess of things that Paufs engage
ment is declared off then and there. Not
satisfied with her misunderstanding, the
little package of chocolate" follows Paul
TO his office and causes his discharge.
Paul, realizing all that Beniamine has
cost him--his position. his hancee. his
friends-roundy abuses her. 1t is then
he realizes that he loves her and she
recognizes the same emotion. But when
the baited clerk will have none of her,
she would become nun and enter con-
vent. She comes out III the last act in
nuns garb and insists upon being called
Sister Benjamine, more bewitching than
ever. The playwrights do the rest and
everythings ends merrily.
The company is headed by Orrin John
son. who was especially engaged for the
role of Paul Normand. The complete cast
includes Louis Massen, Frank Burbeck.
Fred Eric Fred l.. Tiden. Harrison
Carter. George Gaul, Harry Melick, Hol-
lister Pratt. Miss Desmond Kelley. Miss
Anne Meredith and Miss Else Maxwell
Miss Doro's engagement at the New Ma
tional will cover seven performances. the
only matinee being that of Saturday.
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secured by Thomas f. Shea and made
part of his repertoire. The piece is the
first dramatic effort of Henry Irving
Dodge. a magazine editor and writer
! This arrangement means that Mr. Shea
will return to the legitimate stage after a
season of fifteen weeks in vaudeville His
tour will start this week in Detroit The
repertoire will include The Bells DR.
Jekyll and Mr. HYDE" and the new piece
Little Marguerite Clark has left De
Wolf Hopper's company. and has returned
to New York. where she says she will
remain until she can start out again at
the head of her own company She was
promised a star part for this season, but
no suitable play could be secured
George Ade and Gustav Luders will COL
labOrate on a new musical play which
Charles Dillingham; has in contemplation
for Montgomery and Stone. The locale
of the new piece will be America.
The place of the late Gus Rogers has
been taken by young comedian by the
name of Joseph Kane. who Is proving a
capable partner of Max Rogers
Billie Burke. the star Of Love
Watches.' is back in New York and is
stopping at the Knickerbocker Hotel. Her
tour has been suspended for a month to
enable her to recover from commence
ment of blood poisoning. following a
slight cut on the finger. Miss Burke will
resume her tour the 22d of this month at
the Hollis Street Theater, Boston.
Charles Dillingham; is to place John
Barrymore at the head of a musical farce
company this spring. George Hobart and
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"Paid in Full"

At the Columbia Theater the week be-
ginning Monday, February %. will be
given the Wagenhals & kemper COM
pany's play Paid in Full" by Eugene
Walter. Mr. Walter takes as his central
figures men and women of everyday
America. such people recognize and
appreciate. and with which they daily
come in contact including such characters
as Jimmy Smith, Capt. Williams. Joe
and Emma Brooks. The theme of paid
in Full'' is different from that of the con-
ventional play. The Wagenhals & Kem-
per company promises an excellent cast
of players The company recently had a
notable run in New York
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premier AT this playhouse last September
When seen here on his initial visit an
actor manager Mr.. Faversham scored
success in Charles Frederic Nirdlnger's
adaptation OF Echegaray's masterpiece,
lei Gran Galeoto.' renamed THE World
and His Wife, Since his September ap-
pearance at the Belasco MIR. Faversham
has appeared in Cincinnati. Chicago and
at Daly's Theater, New York, where the
play has enjoyed a satisfying popularity.
AS an actor-manager Mr.. Faversham has
performed the unusual. 1t is usual with
the "star" who manages his own affairs
to arrange matters that all the play
ers who support him shall be submerged.
In breaking away from a pernicious ira
dition Mr.. Faversham has had his re-
ward. He has organized fine company
and that he has not curtailed their OPP
portunities to his advantage Is worthy of
note. When Mr.. Faversham appears at
the Belasco tomorrow night he will be sur
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Coming Attractions.
Columbia.

| False pretenses, humbugS. mock-heroes
! and deceptive limitations for ornaments
! comprise the basic topics OF ''Sham." the
newest comedy with which Henrietta
Crosman will return to Washington. Miss
Crosman Will give the premiere of her
new play at the Columbia Theater to-
morrow evening. She will interpret the
role of Katherine Van Ripper, a New York
society sham.
After Squandering two fortunes Kath-
crimes father died and left his daughter
very small income and all of his ex-
travaSant tastes. She was brought up
| by her aunts TO expect life of luxury
and marry the first man with money who
asked her. In the meantime she had TO
live, so Katherine became a sham. She
ordered new gowns, and, being a we'll
known woman. got them on credit and
failed to pay for them. A similar meth
cd was pursued with the butcher and the
baker. All of the tradespeople were her
victims, but still she did not possess one
vicious thought; she simply did not think.
Then two men came into Katherines
life One was young and rich. and every
instinct, except love, told her she ought
to marry him. The other man. whose
image was in her heart, was neither rich
nor poor; he was simply not a good catch.
So katherine began to realize just how
much of a sham she was. This man,
whose image was in her heart knew
there were such persons in society, but did
not know that katherine was sham.
He went away. not as Katherine thought,
because he had found out she was a
sham, but because her aunts told him she
had promised to marry the rich man,
which she had not.
Tfen katherine resolved to become the
kind of woman he would want her to be.
So she set about to sell her necklace,
that had been her mothers to pay her
debts. But she found that her father sold
the real pearls years before and subst-
tuted paste, so that even the necklace
was a sham. Every time katherine tried
to do something right some unforeseen
event would occur and she would continue
a sham.
However. Katherine did eventually find
a way to pay her debts and be happily
married.
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The fourth Boston Symphony concert
which is to be given at the New National
Theater Tuesday afternoon. will present
lgnace Jan Paderewski. both as pianist
and as composer, for Washington will
hear for the first time a symphony on
which he has been at work for several
years. The work is of monumental di-
its performance consuming one
hour and quarter. and on this account
the program will contain only the SYM
phony and Beethoven's Emperor con-
certo in T. fiat. No. >, which Mr. Pader-
e&skf will play
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@O sec Julia MarloWe in the
guise of heartwrung hero
inc; to hear her recite lines
which possess any share OF
poetic warmth is to find a
performance worth while. No actress
possesses in a more eminent degree tha1
potent undefinable quality called person
aIity The fexbility of her speaking
voice is matched. mood for mood. by the
shades of expression that cross her won
derfully mobile face and any presentation
in which she participates is assured at
least one role that reflects the highest
qualities of dramatic art. In the new
play THE Goddess of Reason she has
vehicle which gives her abundant
range for her own powers and scope as
we'll for competent support and scenic
establishment Great care as 10 detail
distinguished the production. even the
management of the lights being thor
oughly studied and important factor.
The mob. we'll rehearsed, lent the melo-
dramatic touch essential to the develop
ment of interest, and nothing was neg
lected which might contribute % a con-
Vincing picture of Frances time of SUI
preme terror.
ten a great tragedy in blank verse is
something which time alone can deter
mine. Her play is SO far superior iii con-
cept and expression to the ordinary out
put of stage material that IL seems un-
gracious to suggest comparisons that
might tend to minifv its value. 1t is not
often that women write dramas of heroic
purport in classic form In the latter
part of the eighteenth century in Eng
land. Joanna Baillie produced plays of
lofty and severe literary character.
They We're enthusia sticaIly admired, but
they are now quite forgotten.
Lady Frederick" the first of the plays
By the prolific Mr.. Vaughan to reach
this city, impressed itself as an excellent
specimen of epigrammatc comedy: de-
Ightful entertainment for the many who
enjoy smartness of speech. regardless of
incident. 1t does not supply the medium
which would enable Miss Barrymore TO
realize the hopes which her performances
in Captain Jinks" and Carrots led
her admirers to entertain. In the one or
Two brief speeches of real emotional quail
ity which fall to her share in Lady
Frederick she rises to the occasion; but
most of the time she contents herself with
merely reciting the lines set down for her
and allowing the authors wit to score on
its own account. 1t seemed too easy for
her; nothing like enough to seriously oc-
cupy her undivided attention. II the au-
dience had been as bored as Miss Barry
more sometimes appeared it would have
been a dull affair. But it wasn't. 1t was
d fine little comedy presented for all there
was in il.
The musical comedy, The American
Idea is big noise set to music. De-
spite its possession of plot like chess
problem. it has dash-mOst of it balder
dash. But the mysterious stranger is
stroke Of genius and affords an occas
ional island Of safety for the intelligence
10 climb up on, while the mad rush OF
nothing in particular goes whizzing by.
PHu4ANDER JOHNSON.
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Wright Kramer.

AS it has been found impossible for
Burton Holmes to do so personally.
Wright Kramer Of Boston. his friend and
fellow traveller. will commence. at the new
Masonic Auditorium tonight, the five ira
velogues which were given by Mr.. Holmes
last season, viz: Fee, Berlin, Vienna
Paris and London. Mr.. Kramer follows
Mr.. Holmes methods, and Is in close
touch with the subjects named, having
visited these cities with him. Mr.. kramer
is an actor Of ripe experience, and ap-
peared with Mrs Patrick Campbell In
England. Fee. the Moors' metropolis, to-
nights subject, unlike the great cities of
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Columbia Concert.

Tonights bill at the Columbia Theater
promises to be one of the best Of the
Sunday night series OF excellent programs
thus far provided. The concert portion in
cludes Charles Roth, author and COM
poser, who has recently attained promi-
nence as an entertainer; La Petite Alma,
the child artist who has heretofore ap-
peared before the patrons Of the house.
and James Flynn and his funny sons. The
motion picture portion of the entertain
ment will embrace 5000 feet OF new pic
ture films AS heretofore. the entire house
will be reserved at uniform rate of ad-
mission.
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In the Spotlight.

An unusual compliment was paid 10
Annie Russell in Austin. Texas: recently
when both houses Of the legislature ad-
journed their night session IN order TO
Sex" The motion to take this unusual
proceeding was made by j. K. Elliott, and
was carried unanimously The compli-
ment was unique.
Forrest Halsey. author Of The Panic. =
has inst completed a new novelette,. He
has already sold the dramatic rights to
klaw & Erlanger. who. 1t is said, VIII
use it some time in the future as a me
dunn for Fannie Ward. Lee Arthur VIII
aid Mr.. Halsey in the dramatizatlon.
Henry Arthur Jones Dolly Reforming
Herself reached the hundredth per-
formance at the Haymarket Theater.
London. last night. Ii has been playing
to crowded houses.
Adelaide Keim has been playing in
'"The Other Girl in Chicago.
Florence Roberts has made a big hit In
San Francisco in a play called The
House of Bondage"
Canton & Co." the new Shubert play
in which George Fawcett is starring. is
one of modern life and character in
which the mise erable working people in
the Chicago stockyards and the luxurf-
Gus existence of the social butterflies
who fit about the clubs and drawing
rooms of the western metropolis are
brought into sharp contrast. The Sec
ond ac. of the play is laid in Chicago
clubhouse during fashionable reception.
The Shuberts in mounting the play have
taken advantage of this opportunity for
elaborate costuming.
Charles Dillingham; is soon to launch
in Chicago a new musical comedy with
the title The Candy Shop
Henry F. Dixey. who is starring in
Mary James Pa" is writing his men,
oirs. Dxey has had an experience of
forty-one years on the stage.
Counsel for the Defense the drama
recently produced in Columbus. has been
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New National.

"Papas little package OF chocolate is
the distinctly novel character" assumed
by Marie Doro in The Richest Girl,
Gavault and Morton's comedy, in which
Charles Erohman is to present his young
est star a. the New National Theater
tomorrow night aud throughout the week.
Not that Miss DOro will actually appear
a package of chocolate, but that is
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modern times. is more wonderful in its
isolation and decay than even the proud
est capitals of prosperous Europe. The
colored views and motion pictures show
not only life and scenes in Fez and other
Moroccan cities, but life on the lawless
plains and the territory of the warlike
Beni-Hassan tribesmen, as we'll as the
recent war between the Moors and the
French This series will be given Sunday
nights only.
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Robert Mantell.

At the New National Theater next week
Robert Mantell will offer six Shakes
pearean plays. AS a special treat to the
pupils in the Washington high schools
Mr. Mantell will invite those who are
studying Shakespeare's plays this term
to witness his performance of king
Lear Tuesday night.
The complete repertoire will be as fol-
lows: Monday matinee 'Washington's S
birthday, 1.-The Lady of Lyons; Mon
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The AcademV.

"A Millionaire's Revenge described
as 'the most sensational play of its kind
ever placed before the public" will be
the attraction at the Academy all this
week. The Mittenthal brothers, we'll
known for their lavish productions, pre-
sent "A Millionaire's Revenge"
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Ellsworth Lecture.

Mr.. Henry Ellsworth will repeat his
lecture on the Passion Play at Oberam-
mergau'' at the Belasco Theater this after
noon and evening under the auspices of
Washington Aerie 12o, f. o. E. The lee
ture is illustrated with correct and beauti-
full photographs. and has proved highly
interesting to numerous audiences.
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The New Lvceum,

The New Lyceum, commencing tomor-
row matinee, offers Morning, Noon and
Night" 1t is said to be one of the
spiciest burlesque productions of the sea-
son. The book is said to be snappy and
up to date and there are a number of
tuneful musical and dancing specialties,
together with excellent headline vaude-
Vile acts \ feature is the sensational
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Academy Concert.

For the popular twenty-fve-cent concert
at the Academy tonight a series of dra-
matte playlets in moving pictures will be
offered. and in direct contrast to these a
number of subjects for mirth-provoking
purposes only. These, with such entertain
ers as Harrison and Force. George Van.
Charles Young and little Miss Alma Mel.
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Wullner Concert.

DR.. Ludwig Wullner. the German Lieder
singer. will give recital at the Columbia
Theater February -. He has appeared
with success in leading cities, and with
the country's most notable orchestras.
&c. V Bos. a pianist of recognized dis
tlnction will accompany.
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"The Ninety and Nine.

Bayonne Whipple comes to the Acad-
enly next week In The Ninety and Nine
The play is distinctly American. showing
the rural life of Indiana. The scenes are
laid in Marlow, little village in the
southern part Of the state. Miss Whippls::
it is claimed. has surrounded herserr
with a good company.
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day night. Macbeth; Tuesday night,
king Lear; Wednesday matinee, The
Merchant of Venice; Wednesday night.
"Hamlet"; Thursday night. "Richeieu' !.
Friday night, Louis XI'; Saturday matt
nee. Romeo and Juliet, Saturday night.
king Richard III
''Marcelle"
Louise Cunning. the high T. prima
donna, and a company of noted siSners,
clever players and famous Broadway
show girls come to the Belasco Theater
next week in Frank PiXley and Gustav
Luders' operetta, "Marcelle.' Written
and composed by the authors of The
Prince of PiIsen' and Woodland, and
with the leading feminine role in the
hands of this gifted young light opera
star. the production should prove Of in
terest to both music lovers and playgoers.
"Marcelle' tells the story of young
Partisan actress who lends herself to the
plot of providing a nineteen-year- old
heir. at almost moments notice, to an
old German baron who without this
heir loses his estate and fortune.
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erson. juggling drum majors: Lulu anu
Fen Dalton the musical messenger and
tiptoe girl: and Elmo, comedy magician,
and his dog Bob. Illustrated songs. mo
ton pictures and travelogues, together
with the camera phone. complete the pro-
gram.
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rounded by the same company, with one
exception, as that which supported him
in September 1t includes Julie Opp, Olive
Oliver. II. Cooper Cliffe, Morton Selton,
Harry Redding and Lionel Belmore. Ber-
ton Churchill will appear in the role of
Severe
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Belasco.

William Faversham will he the attrac-
ton at the Belasco Theater this week in
THE World and His Wife" which had its
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Tenor in Vaudeville.

Chases program next week will be
headed by Joseph F. Sheehan, the popu-
lar American tenor. Other numbers will
be b. f.. Rolfe. Fun in Boarding
House: The Ten Hassen Ben Ali Be-
douin WhirlWind Arabs.
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Majestic Theater,

The bill for the Majestic Theater next
week includes Fitzpatrick. Smith and En-
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Apache Dance" interpreted by Winnie |
Henshaw, and the Dance Of the Tempt |
reSS"
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Boston SYMPHONY Orchestra.

son. should constitute an enjoyable two
hour program.
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Mary James Pa" by Edith Ellis. in
which Henry Dixey is appearing. is the
first play by a woman which Henry ".
Savage has produced
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John Golden are to write the piece. ard
already William Rock. Maude Fulton ard
FRANK Lalor have been engaged for i'm
portant parts. Mr. Barrymore Is now
playing A Stubborn Cinderella" in New
York
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Henry Arthur Jones Dolly Reforming
Herself reached the hundredth per-
formance at the Hay1narket Theater.
London last night. II has been playing
to crowded houses.
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Mr.. Barrie. the author OF What Every
Woman Knows" says Of the universal
character OF his woman play: 1T was
written in English, upon Irish soil, about
the Scotch and is being acted by an
American"
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Fanclon Thompson, once a member oe
Henry W. Savage's grand opera company.
Is to sing the principal role OF The
Merry Widow" when 1t is produced in
Paris
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William Collier has written a book on
dedicated IL to Mr.. and Mrs. Audience"
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Adelaide Keim has been playing in
'"The Other Girl" in Chicago.
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la Femme X is a sensational French
drama now the rage in Paris. which
Henry W. Savage will bring to this coun-
try next season. The feature OF the pla v
Is murder trial. The leading feminine
role Is said to be a highly emotional one.
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Florence Roberts has made a big hit in
San Francisco in a play called The
House of Bondage"
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Maude Raymond has done 20 we'll In.
the support of Eddie Foy this season that
her managers are making arrangements
to send her out at the head OF her own
company next fall.
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Estelle Wentworth has been engaged to
head one OF the Aborn grand opera com
panies this summer. Miss Wentworth
has become a big favorite in this city.
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Tho company playing The Devil" with
Edwin Stevens at its head. will close Its
season after the night performance Wash
ington's birthday and the players return
to New York. Mr.. Stevens viii probably
go into vaudeville for the rest OF the
season.
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Charles Dillingham; Is soon to launch
in Chicago a new musical comedy with
the title The Candy Shop
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-10-04
wRleHT's BUTTER FIGHT.
State Dairy Commissioner Hopes tt
Prevent Freight Rate Increase.

Des Moines, Oct. Al r. Wright,
state food and dairy commissioner. re-
turned yesterday from New York
hopeful of victory in the fight to pre-
vent an increase in freight rates on
less than car load shipments of butter
from Chicago to the seaboard. The
proposed increase of 10 cents a hum
dred pounds would take from $4,000
to $4,000 out of the pockets of Iowa
butter shippers every year. In reality
the loss would be greater than is rep
resented by those figures, because the
increased rate would place the small
butter makers at a disadvantage in
competition with the big creameries,
which ship in car load lots.
II was the second appearance of the
Iowa dairy commissioner before the
official classification committee of the
railroads in behalf of the small cream
cries of his state. Protesting with him
against the advance in rates were S.
D. Schilling, president of the National
| Creamery Buttermakers Association,
and representatives of the New York
and Chicago butter commission men.
4Altho the committee gave no direct in
timaton as TO its action in the matter.
I Mr. Wright has strong hopes that the
! increase will not be granted.