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The Washington herald., 1909-03-14

The production of a iight opera involves
more time, thought, and expense than
the average theatergoer can possibly con
ceive. The usual idea Of a light opera is
that librettist writes a book. with sOme
jokes IN H. and with few songs, and
the composer then takes the songs, seats
himself carelessly at the piano. and pro-
ceeds 70 reel of the melodies. The fin
ished product when seen upon the stage
moves so blithely and smoothly that there
4 is absolutely no indication OF the fact
that the average light opera has suffered
frightfury from growing pains, and has
been cut and shaved and peeled and
pared and pounded until it begins 70
look like what the producer intended.
A few years ago. when Henry Blossom
and Victor Herbert wrote Mile. MOdiste"
for FRITZ sehef. Il was thought that the
acme Of American-made comic opera had
been reached. In the middle OF the first
season OF Mile Modiste'' Charles Dllling-
ham commissioned Messrs. Blossom and
Herbert 20 write another opera, and the
authors started by cOnferring with Mr.
Dillingham;, Nine. Scheff. and Mr.. Dill
lingham's general stage producer. Fred
G. Latham, concerning the story OF the
play.
Last year ''The Prima Donna" which
was the ultimate result OF scores Of con-
ferences, began 10 take form. AS far
back as a year ago last November 1t
was tentatively written. Mr.. Blossom
had his main theme sketched IN a broad
manner, and Mr.. Herbert had worked
hard on some Of his music. During all
Of last season the two worked together,
and 1t Is safe TO say that The Prima
Donna" Ike practically every successful
opera, was written and rewritten at least
half a dozen times before II went into
rehearsal.
II is not an uncommon thing for a pro-
ducer 10 put on a musical number with
special costumes for the members OF the
chorus. which will cost probably 5000 or
$1,000, and then have the entire number
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14
The Lyceum-RurIe.nue.

The 'Cozy Corner Girls" VIII be the at
traction at the Lyceum Theater this week.
This year the company IS said 70 be bet
ter than ever. numbering VIII Fox, the
popular German comedian. who viii ptzv
the leading part in An TngratefuI Son.
the Sisters Mitchell. song and dance ar
fists. and Oracle Reynolds, as well as
many lesser lights The closing burlesoue
IS called Vacation Time" and Is adver-
tised as a live wire Of laughter and song.
AS beauty show. The coy Corner
Girls Is in the front rank A good list
OF seasonable specialties viii add mate
rally % the programme.
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The Academy-aIn Old Kentucky

"
In Old Kentucky the oId-new plav.
old in years OF service but new IN IT'S
potency 10 interest and charm play-goers
OF to-day. viii be the attraction AT he
New Academy for the week beginning to-
morrow evening with matinees Tuesday.
Thursday. and Saturday.
Few plays have stood the test OF time
Ike this stirring and vigorous American
drama OF the Blue Grass state. PIavs
popular when In Old Kentuckv'' first
saw the light sixteen years ago are for
gotten almost by the theafer-goers ~
1858. but In Old Kentucky seems 70
have found the fountain Of perpetual youth
and season after season continues 70 at
tract generous support In freshness in
charm. and interest. II is an unusual
pay. II appeals 10 al classes Of uIay-
goers more forCefUlly than nine out OF
ten plays. and i holds its clientele so 10
speak The long life OF the play Is a
tribute 10 discriminating public that
has not been deceived by unworthy nro-
ouctions or Incompetent casts. for a wise
management has never cheapened the Of
fering as the years went by. but. on the
other hand. has endeavOred always 70
maintain a high standard OF exceIlence
with In Old Kentucky"
There is an exciting race scene an IN.
tense act OF action laid away I'd n The
Kentucky mountains, ending IN a thrill
Ing swing across a mountain u7Ss- =
realistic FIRE scene. and enough other stir
ring episodes 70 pad out" a dozen ordi-
nary melodramas- Miss Nav Stockton
viii again be seen IN the role OF the
mountain heroine. Madge Briefly. and
Bert G. Clark and Charles X. French are
Stin appearing as "the colonel" and
Uncle Neb. in which they are famous
over the country. The cast also Included
Edward Wonn. Duncan Penwarden, Bes-
sic Dean. and Florence Earl
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14
THOSE WITH Us.

Robert Edeson VIII be at the New Ma
tIonal Thester carry in April. presentins
The Cal of the North"
Marie Cahin IN ''Ths Boys and Betty"
VIII be one Of the attractions 70 be seen
IN this city early in April
Willis Steel is the author OF The
Morning After" IN which Valerie BeFgess
viii be seen at Chsse's next week.
Miss Billie Burke says that her sTeat
.recreations are horseback riding. automO-
bling, studying singing. and writing
verse
The Fortune Hunter" with Thomas
Ross in the leading role. VIII be one OF
the early Cohan and Harris offerings
at the Columbia Theater-
Florenz Ziegfeld. r.. VIII send hts IA
nous 'FolIies OF 1909 show 20 the New
National Theater within four weeks.
Nora Bayes is featured this season.
The -Four Huutings-LeW, Tony. Mol
lie, and John-Wen known as dancers and
comedians. VIII be an early April at
traction az the Academy, IN their new
musical vehicle, The Fool House"
Local piaygoers who enjoyed Ethel
Barrymore's performance in Lady Fred
erick" at the New National Theater re-
Gently viii be interested in the news that
Jack Straw" In which John Drew VII
appear at this same theater, IS by the
same author.
Without doubt the most remarkable col
lection OF photographs and motion pic
lures ever taken Of the interior OF Africa
VII be disclosed 20 the public az the
Columbia Theater tonight by Mr. Fred
Niblo on the occasion OF his first OF the
series CT travel talks.
''Harrigan. % Jack and Jill. - my Small
Town CAL and Boys Who Fight the
Flames" are said 70 be the song hits
OF George n Cohan's latest rural mu-
sicaI comedy, Fifty Niles from Boston"
IN which Edna wallace Hopper VIII
shortly be seen al the Columbia Theater-
Another excellent bill wiz be offered the
patrons OF the Sunday night concert az
the Academy tonight The programme in
eludes the National City Quartet. and Miss
Alma. Nelson. Charles Young. George
Hellmuth. and an especially attractive
display OF life motion pictures.
Among the women who have played
Madge In Old Kentucky" are Bettina Cir
ard. who was the original, and also
daughter OF Gen. Ordwsy; Laura Burt.
Lula Taber. Afie Warner. Elsie Ryan
Marion Shirley, and Bessie BaTriscaIe-
This seasons Madge IS May Stockton
Reginald de Koven. composer OF. srThs
Beauty spot IS undoubtedly one OF the
most popular musicians Washington has
ever known. His work here with the
! Washington Symphony Orchestra made
Tor him legions OF friends, and all VIII
be interested in the success OF his latest
work.
President and Mrs. Taft visited the
Columbia Theater twice within twenty
four hours during the past week 20 wit
ness The Rejuvenation Of Aunt Marr-
Z and listen 70 Emma Eames sing. Ths
I former was the first visit paid by him 10
/ a playhouse since becoming President OF
/ The United States
/ Marguerite Clarke, the feature" AZ
/ traction with Jefferson De Angels in
The Beauty Spot IS UnQuestiouabIv the
tiniest leading woman on any stage in
the world. bur her stature has never
acted against the possibilities Of her
7 doing big things in the theatrical world.
I Ior her successes have been legion.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14
Concert at the Gayety Tonight.

The concert programme 20 be presented
at the Gayety Theater tonight VIII IN
clude the usual two hours OF comedy
moving pictures. interspersed with Sc
lected vaudeville features. which will In
ciude James Young. German comedian.
Eddie Clark. exponent OF minstreisy. IN
Leonard Chick, presenting new Illustrated
songs
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14
THIS WEEKS PLAYBILLS



Max Rogers, the little fellow" Of the
Rogers Brothers supported by Joe Kane.
late star OF The Belle Of New York. T"
The Telephone Girl" and other New
York Casino successes, who plays the op-
posite role, and the original New York
company in his latest musical play. IN
Panama" will be the attraction at the
Columbia Theater tomorrow night and
all the week, including matinees Thurs
day and Saturday.
For ten seasons this organization has
held first place IN musical comedy. Year
after year new productions, each elabor-
ate and tunefus, have bssn presented and
achieved a success more notable than any
competitors. The unique trade mark has
been preserved throughout. The first
Reign OF Error." was presented IN 1898.
followed by Rogers Brothers In Wall
Street" The Rogers Brothers IN Central
Park, F" The Rogers Brothers IN London. %
The Rogers Brothers In Paris" THE
/ Rogers Brothers in Harvard" and The
Rogers Brothers in Ireland" Their
/ trademark has been a household word
throughout the land. A Rogers play
| means a performance Of culture and re-
/ hnement, enjoyed by the fashionable set
I as well as the masses, and the phenOm-
enal business attendant upon a Rogers
tour is a guarantee in itself that the pub
lie is getting It's moneys worth. every
/ body is being amused and satisfied.
| Nothing succeeds ike success II can
safely be said that Max Rogers In Pan
ANA" Is the best Of the repertOire-it is a
consistent play, full OF heart interest
comedy, tuneful music by Max Hoffman.
composer Of In ireland" Paris" and
] London" gorgeous stage settings and
/ costumes. and novel scenic effects. a new
/ departure IN musical comedy Much
credit Is due Mr. Rogers for his far
seeing business qualifications. and he
should be cOmplimented for the radical
1 departure, otherwise one would stil have
musical comedy on the old conventional
/ lines The cast has been carefully Sc
iected from among the cleverest people
/ obtainable- Each one has been chosen
for his or her particular merit IN the
style Of work which the respective part
demands. The players, headed By Max
/ Rogers, include Joe Kane. MariO1 stanley
/ Josephine BarrOws, Eileen Sheridan
Avita Sanchez. Flo May. Sibyl Brennan,
Nina Du Bal, Ethel Fleming, George
/ Lydeeker, Charles Gallagher. Robinson
NeWbold, William Edmund, Philip Leigh
] Henry Lehman. Alexander Kieinman. and
others. with a chorus OF fifty OF the
sweetest singing and dancing girls ever
/ organized.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14

ton from a scenic and costume viewpoint
VIII be unequaIed this season Matinees
viii be given Wednesday and Saturday
during the engagement
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14
Chase's-r bite VauveviIIe.

Chase's this week well present e bin Of
polite vaudeville novelties from home and
foreign lands. the array including Harry
Bulger and company, Paks's Hawaiian
Trio, ClermOnt's Burlesque Circus. Brown,
Harris and Brown: Emma Partridge. Mr.
Quick. the Vedmars. and the very latest
motion picture series, especially attractive
here. The Inaugural Parade" Chase s
patrons have been storing Up the laughs
against the coming Of Harry Bulger. Al
though It will be that comedians first
engagement at Chase's. ne needs no in
PRODUCTION. He began in variety. anyway.
and that Is first cousin to vaudeville.
although more distantly removed from
polite vaudeville" Mr.. Buiger viii
play He Was a Soldier. Too a musical
travesty based upon the camel scene in
Algeria the last OF the Victor Her
bert operas. and the one In which he was
funniest; the camel scene being believed
by Mr.. Bulger 10 be the cleverest comedy
situation in which he was ever involved.
Aided by Herbert Hall Winslow, BIr.
Bulger expanded the scene into an act
and crammed Il full Of incidents. songs.
situations. and what not, including his own
spectacular entry upon a canefs back.
II IS said 70 be a perfect panorama Of
mirthful incident. among them the bal
loon escape. the pursuit. the sero-pedes-
trianism. &C. Two songs he sings are
called For He was q Soldier. Too" and
The Captain Of the Bismarck Guard. ="
and both are said 20 be catchy. Miss
Henrietta Byron. the well-knOwn come
dienne. and a clever company. add 10
the hullaballOO- The added attraction win
De Paka's Hawaiian trio Of native Island
ers, in a stage setting giving all the ef-
fects Of the picturesque Hawaiian locale
The act is described as very beautiful
and Is rated as one Of the most artistic
offerings OF the season ClermOnt's Bur
lesque Circus IS French novelty. and Il
is said 20 keep the audience rocking with
laughter in their seats. Another amusing
and varied hOdgepOdge win be Just 70
Laugh-That's AL" in which Brown
Harris and Brown viii continue 20 de-
serve the good will OF their friends out
front Miss Emma Partridge win con-
tribute high-grade vocal interlude. and
Mr. Quick. a cartoonist Of comic propen-
sites. win add his amusing specially
The ltheT features should swell the bill
20 unusual proportions.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14


The travelogue 20 be given al the Audi
torium tonight by Mr. Wright Kramer.
In the Burton Holmes series. viii be on
London, one OF the most interesting cities.
as II IS the largest city in the world Mr..
Kramer was IN London with 8Ir Holmes,
and together they explored IT'S quaint
streets In the older portions OF the city:
together they visited It's wonderful
churches, its palaces, the Tower, West
minister, St Paul's. and HYDE Park. Snap
shotting everything OF picturesque value
or historic interest which could be crowd
ed into one travelOgue. the collection OF
still pictures. finely c0Iored. and the wide
variety OF motion pictures, makes this
London lecture one Of the most interest
ing. as II certainly is one OF the most
Instructive and pictorially beautiful OF the
entire series Among the motion PICTURES
VIII be shown a number OF the present
King OF great historic value.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14

Marguerite Clarke, the feature" at
4 traction with Jefferson De Angels in
The Beauty SPOT IS UnQuestouabIv the
uniest leading woman on any STAGE in
the world, but her stature has never
acted against the possibilities Of her
doing big things in the theatrical world.
Tor her successes have been LEGION.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14

President and Mrs. Taft visited the
Columbia Theater twice within twenty
four hours during the past week 20 wit
ness The Rejuvenation Of Aunt MARY
and listen 70 Emma Eames sing. The
former was the first visit paid by him 10
a playhouse since becoming President OF
The United States
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14

Local piaygoers who enjoyed Ethel
Barrymore's performance IN Lady Fred
erick" at the New National Theater re-
Gently viii be interested in the news that
Jack Straw" In which John Drew VII
appear at this same theater, IS by the
same author
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14

lection OF photographs and motion pic
tures ever taken Of the interior OF Africa
VII be disclosed 20 the public az the
Columbia Theater tonight by Mr. Fred
Niblo on the occasion OF his first OF the
series CT travel talks.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14

Willis Steel is the author OF The
Morning After" IN which Valerie Berge-s
viii be seen at Chase's next week.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14

Robert Edeson VIII be at the New Ma
tional Thester carry IN April. presentins
The Cal Of the North"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14

Miss Billie Burke says that her great.
recreations are horseback riding. autouao-
bling, studying singing, and writing
verse
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14

The -Four Huntings-LeW, Tony, Mol
lie, and John-Wen known as dancers and
comedians. VIII be an early April at
traction az the Academy, IN their new
musical vehicle, The Fool House"
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14

The Fortune Hunter" with Thomas
Ross in the leading role. VIII be one OF
the early Cohan and Harris offerings
at the Columbia Theater
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14

Marie Cahin, IN The Boys and Betty"
VIII be one Of the attractions 20 be seen
IN this city early in April
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14

Reginald de Koven. composer OF s'Ths
Beauty spot" IS undoubtedly one OF the
most popular musicians Washington has
ever known. His work here with the
Washington Symphony Orchestra made
for him legions OF friends, and all VIII
be interested in the success OF his latest
work
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14

Among the women who have played
Madge In Old Kentucky" are Bettina Cir
ard. who was the original, and also
daughter OF Gen. Ordways Laura Burt.
Lula Iaber, Afhe Warner. Elsie Ryan.
Marion Shirley, and Bessie BaTriscaIe-
This seasons Madge IS Nay Stockton
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14

Wlfred Lucas. who is supporting
Rose Stahl in The Chorus Lady" was
once a member Of the Canadian Mounted
Police. and did duty in patrolling the
UIondilke country when this famous gold
field was first opened
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14

Florenz Ziegfeld. jr. VIII send his Ia
nous 'Follies OF I90S' show 20 the New
National Theater within four weeks.
Nora Bayes is featured this season.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14
PLAYS AND PLAYFOLK.

Barton and Wisweu have obtained a
new play for the use Of Selma Herman
next season Miss Herman will play a
season Of repertoire In Seattle, opening
on April II, and VIII begin her regular
season on September s.
The Washington herald., 1909-03-14

Harry E. de Lasaux. who was W
Blanche Walsh this season until her
ness brought her tour TO an end, has be
engaged by Paul H Liebler to essay I
heavy role in Maurice V. SamueFs n
play, The Conflict" +"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-04

rons from both the First Nationa bank
out and on every hand congratulating
the officials for the successful merger
The bank officials themselves were
more than pleased with the reception
that the bigger First National bank re-
ceived at the hands of the public since
yesterday and today.
The First National bank having been
so well equipped in the handling Of
large business only two Of the clerical
staff of the Commercial bank were
transferred from the Commercial bank
to the First National bank The two
men formerly with the Commercial and
now with the First National, Theodore
Moore, who retains his position of as
sistant cashier, while E. E. Fricke went
to work in the First National this
morning as teller. OF the officials only
Thomas Hammond, former president of
the Commercial bank, goes over to the
First National, with which he is now
connected, as first vice president.
John W. Dyer, former cashier of the
Commercial, retires temporarily from
business, with no plans for the imme-
diate future. He will take time for a
we'll earned rest and has great anticip
ations regarding the pleasures of it. His
many friends, however, will not believe
that his energy and resourceful mind
will permit him very long to remain
idle. Speaking of his future activi-
ties, Mr.. Dyer said this noon:
Il have no plans for the immedi-
ate future. 1 think I shall enjoy lit
tie vacation. I have attempted for a
long time to sever my connections with
the Commercial and 1 am glad that the
deal came about when I could leave II
in the best condition. 1 am especially
pleased that it has been transferred
into Hammond hands,"
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-04
ARE ARRESTED
Saloonkeeper Is Arraigned
With Them on Serious
Charge.

Pearl Graham and Marie Borem, two
females, and Frank Van Marlin, known
as the "Boer.' were arrested this
morning by Bailiff Frank Shine of
Judge McMahon's court on warrants
sworn out by William France.
The two women were arrested on
the charge of conducting disreputable
place, while the saloonkeeper is charg-
ed with renting the quarters to them.
Their place is located at 4O4 State
street, at the corner of Sohl street. in
what is known as the Burkhardt
building.
Many complaints have been made re-
garding the conduct of these persons
and when these had no effect Mr.
France finally swore out a warrant
for their arrest.
They were each placed under $500
bonds, which they furnished, and will
have their trial tomorrow morning at
o'clock.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-04
LAKE CO. DA|R|ES
UNDER STRONG TEST

Milk from the Lake county dairies.
which is shipped into Chicago is rapid
~ improving according to a test which
was made in Chicago last Friday.
The inspectors have ben going over
the field where the milk for the Chica-
go supply is produced and visited Lake.
and Porter counties in Indiana, several
counties in Illinois south of Chicago
and several Wisconsin counties border
ing on the Illinois line.
Since December 1, $4,000 cows have
been examined for tuberculosis symp-
toms and according to these less than
six per cent of the cows were found
to be diseased.
The test made in Chicago last Fri
day shows that more than fifty per
cent. of the milk consumed in Chicago
now is pure and while that still leaves
a large per cent. impure. it is never
theless a big Improvement over con-
ditions that existed in the Chicago milk
market
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-04
HAMMOND IS BEATEN

The Hammond bowling team jour
neyed to Indiana Harbor last night and
were trimmed in most gentlemanly
fashion by the Harbor team getting
but only one game out of three. The
Hammond team attributes its defeat
solely to it's inexperience with the al
leys and say they will redeem them
selves on Wednesday evening when
return game will be played at the
Bradford alleys in this city. A good
sized crowd from this city went to
root for Hammond at the match which
took place at the Coliseum. Every
hospitality was shown the local con-
tingent and they are loud in their
praise of the favors they were shown,
Marley of Indiana Harbor had the high
score getting 241 pins to his credit,
while Meyers of Hammond rolled 221.
The score of the games was as follows:
1st Ind. Harb.. S37, Hammond sos
I'd. Ind. Harb., S46. Hammond, 696
Sd, Ind. Harb.. SAC, Hammond, S57
Totals .23S7 234S
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1909-01-04
TRUST COMPANY hAY
GET BANK QUARTERS
Two of Commercial Bank Staff Will
Go Over to First National-John
W. Dyer Will Retire From the
Grind Temporarily and Take a
Well Deserved Rest.

The successful merger of the two
leading Hammond banks last Satur-
day whereby the First National bank
takes over the Commercial bank with
it's giIt-edged securities, naturally en-
tailed a number OF changes, both in the
personnel of the enlarged First Nation
al bank and also In the disposition of
the desirable quarters of the CONNER
ciaI bank, corner of state and Holman
street.
The probabilities now are that the
Lake Sounty Savings and Trust com
pany, which has its headquarters and
offices on State street, will occupy the
vacated quarters of the Commercial
bank This change, however, is still
pending and the deal may not be con-
summated until some time this week. if
at all.
First National Has Lease.
The unexpired lease of the CONNER
cial bank is good for another year and
ten months, and in connection with the
bank deal of last Saturday is now
given to the First National bank If
the lease can be extended for any rea-
sonable length of time the prospects
are that the Lake County Savings
and Trust company, like the First Ma
tional bank, will occupy one of the
most prominent sites in Hammond. In
that event the real estate and insur-
ance firm of Gostlin, Meyn & Co
would occupy all of the State street
quarters, where it is now located, in
connection with the Lake County Saw
ings and Trust company. The business
of each department is growing so rap
idly that a change Of quarters would
be necessitated in the near future
where the Commercial bank will be oc-
cupied or not.
With the additional business coming
from the Commercial bank there wa:
an increased activity noticeable at the
First National bank this morning. Pat