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New-York tribune., 1910-07-24
NEW THEATRE co. AT PLAY
Some Have Gone Abroad and Others
Are CAMPING. but Several Are at Work.

Nearly every member of The New Thea
tre company, which recently closed its tour,
has left the city for the summer and will
not return until the first rehearsal is called,
the latter part of August Some are
abroad, others are camping and several are
filling short engag genents in stock conf
panies or in vaudeville
Those who have sailed for England and
the Continent are Ferdinand Gottschalk,
Miss Leah Bate:nan- Hunter who is visiting
her family near London: A E. Anson, E. NJ
Holland and Frederick Stanhope. The last
named, who is assistant producer while in
London will look over Maeterlinck's The
Blue Bird which is to be the first fall
offering.
Louis Calvert, who produced the elassicai
plays last season, is an enthusiastic angler
and is spending his vacationdn Cape Breton.
accompanied by Mrs. Calvert and his Two
children. Albert Brunig and his wife are
in camp at Sowerly. Ontario. where the
fishing is good, and Master John Tansey is
dangling a hook in the waters of a Con-
necticut brook. George Foster Platt, the
producer of modern Dramas is raising po-
ia toes on his Connecticut farm Guy Bates
Post and his family have a cottage in the
neighborhood and take a kindly interest
in the efforts Of Farmer Platt.
Jacob Wendell. jr., and his family are
summering at kittery. Me, and MisssOlive
Wyndham Is q cottager at Martha's Vine
yard, Mass. Cecil Yapp is visiting his old
home in st. Paul, and Mrs. Sol Smith is At
her summer place, in Athol. Mass. Mrs.
Harriet Otis Dellenbaugh is entertaining a.
her cottage at Cragsmore, n. Y. and Miss
Elsie Kearns is at her cottage at Lake
Sunapee, n. II.
The company's summer workers incluoe
Henry kolker and Miss That's Lawton, who
are playing in a stock company at Hart
ford; William McVey. who is in stock 1T
PittSburg; [>cn Johnson and Henry Stan
ford, who are appearing in vaudeville, and
Lee Baker, who is in stock a Minneapolis
Pedro Cordoba is enjoying freedom at
Goshen. n. Y, and Victor Johns is in
Philadelphia, Miss Edith Wynne Matthi-
son, Miss Rose Coghlan and Miss Jessie
Busley are in and out of the city.
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24

Allworth, attended by Wellborn, an
nounced. Sir Giles was plainly confounded
to see his landless nephew accompanying
her but realizing that Marrall had indeed
told him the truth he at once changed his
attitude. After the feast-as Lady All
worth was departins-he begged her tc
leave his dear, good nephew" behind for a
little while, promising TO send the lad af-
ter her in Sir Giles'S own coach. When the
company had gone, Overreach started in:
You may wonder, nephew. that after sc
long an enmity between US | should desire
your friendship
so l do sir" responded Wellborn.
''Ahem" coughed the old we
worldly men when We see friends and
kinsmen sunk in their fortunes lend nc
hand to lift them up, but rather set our
feet upon their heads to press them to the
bottom
so it seems was the dry answer
But now" remarked Sir Giles, nov
that / see you In a way to rise can and
will assist you. This rich lady (and ! am
glad of iO is enamoured of you The
usurer grinned avariciously as he said this
Ignoring the grin. the young man shot out
the unexpected. unbelievable truth: No
such good fortune. alack! It is compassion,
into the moose and hearing him offer ample
means to forward the love suit. he con-
tinued: People say you are hard hearted,
uncle. How much they do belle youi'
My actions, nephew, shall prove my
love- replied Sir Giles, smirking horribly
as he dreamed of the rich pickings from
Lady Allworth's property.
Lord Lovells quest of fair Margaret
oraI dcfl 66d haf
he always chose young Allworth the go
between 1t appeared his lordship was hot
foot TO wed at once, and that he insisted
on a private wedding Both these PROPOSE
tions the girl stoutly opposed in stormy
talk with Allworth. Sir Giles played
eavesdropper of course. The angrier the
girl became the more convinced was Sir
Giles that Lord Lovels wishes should be
met. He asserted parental authority, and
began a note to his chaplain, directing an
immediate wedding.
Leave out the name of my Lord" eau
toned Allworth. the messenger. In that
ne would be private. so phrase the letter
to the chaplain, Marry her to this gen.
tleman'"
Well advised" mumbled the old man.
THERE 'Tis done. and now away with
you, Master Allworth, This should be the
hest nights work thou hast ever accom-
plished."
So fair Margaret went to the cha plain 8
to be wed. Next morning Overreach, un-
easy because his daughter lad not re-
turned, went to Lady Allworth's and in
auired:
Lady, by your leave. did you my
daughter and the lord. her husband? IL
so, discover them, that / may bid them
joyP
Il neither know nor care where her lady
ship is,'' was the naughty answer.
Sir Giles turned to Welborn and made
like inquiry The reply was so freezing
and arrogant that the crafty old usurer
felt sure Wellborn was already Lady All
worth's husband. and he fiercely demanded
that his scapegrace nephew should at once
assign over her estates as security for the
loan Sir Giles had lately advanced to him.
WelIborn laughed at the absurd demand
and the usurer threatened him with his
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24
Famous Plays of Days Gone By
Condensed Into Short Stories

sword What was his astonishment when
Wellborn ba cked by the turncoat Marrall
challenged the usurer to prove that he had
any claims whatever on his nephew's
lands, The title deeds were called for, and
after some delay Sir CHESS strong box was
fetched. The parchment was in blank!
Marrals cunning hand had erased the
writing with chemicals.
The Old villain glared about him in rage
and bewilderment, but, recovering himself,
called on Marrall to swear TO the existence
of the deeds
Not l, indeed" cried Marrall, his hatred
to his old employer now fully revealed Il
know of no deeds.
Utterly broken by this faithlessness. Sir
Giles was about TO go, when his chaplain
entered the room. With sudden hope he
exclaimed: rs my daughter married."
Married? Yes. l assure you answered
the parson.
Joy over having a real lord for a son-in-
law possessed the money lender, causing
him to forget his troubles. Just then his
daughter came in. kneeling at his feet,
she craved his pardon and presented as her
husband, not Lord Lowell, but the despised
and penniless Allworth.
In his horrible rage old Sir Giles attempt
ed to stay his own daughter, but fortunate
ly Lord Lowell, who had entered the room
with the newly wed couple, stopped him
Grinding his teeth in his fury, the usurer
sprang at Lowell and cried TO him to draw
his sword and defend himself He had lost
all self-control by now, and his frenzy was
fairly appalling.
Are you pale?" he shrieked. Borrow
their helps: though Hercules call it odds
I'll stand against you alli''
He attempted to draw, but the passion
which burst forth like a devouring flame
had 50 weakened his aged frame that he
staggered and nearly fell. The others
stood as in a trance. SO terrible was the
spectacle of his baffled fury.
"Ha, I'm feeble Some undOne widow
sits on my arm and takes away its use
My sword glued to the sea bbard with
wronged orphans tears. will not be
rawni'
And then as his mind once so master
full, wandered in a maze, he shrank back
further and with the cry of a maniac
shrieked:
"Ha. What are these-hangmen that
come to bind my hands and then TO drag
me before the judgment seat? Now. now.
they are new shapes, and do appear like
Furies with steel whips to scourge my
ulcerous soul, Shall / then fail inglorious-
ly and yield? No, spite of fate | Will be
forced to hell like to myself, Though you
were legions OF accursed spirits thus
would l fly among you"'
He rushed madly with his waning
strength toward his daughter. then fell,
fainting His servants raised him up. He
somewhat recovered, looked wildly about.
and then, fixing his eyes in last stare of
terrible reproach upon his daughter. ex-
pIred in his servants arms.
Such Is the story of the life and death
OF Sir Giles OVerreach. an example of the
inhuman cunning and wickedness which
tricks and cozens others until in turn it
self is tr!cked and cozened to its own de-
struction. Margaret wept. but her bitter
grief was assuaged by her husband. Lord
Lowell married Lady Allworth, and Well
born having recovered his lands, mended
his prodigal ways and won back his good
name also
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24

oP radi,1nn. and though only about three
feet i'm height IL weighs ton and a half
Great ingenuity has been exercised upon
the design and construction in order TO
make il. as far as possible, proof against
the skill of the most expert burglars ana
against all risks of loss by ennanatlon- Ex-
perirnents proved that practically the only
metal which would withstand the great
penetrating power of rad1um emanatlons
was lead but as this was not at the same
time bur gIar proof the only solution was
to construct a safe with an interior or lead
and an exterior of steel. The interior shell
was made Of three-inch lead and the outer
easement of a similar thickness or steel
Another difficulty was the htting or the
door to prevent the escape or any ray OF
light This was secured by constructing
circular lathe-turned door, which has a
dead fit and has a specially ingenious
contrfvance for Immediately remedying any
wear and tear caused by opening and smut
ting the door. Another safeguard Whlcn
had To he taken was to prevent loss Of
emanations when the door is opened I9
overcome this two valves have been hxed
into the door through which tubes of mer-
curry will be passed for the collection ana
storage of the emanations.-Consular Re-
port
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24

aof the age" A contrast, truly, to the re-
wards Of dramatic authorship at the pres
ent time!
In the days when Elizabeth was Queen
of England two merry prodigals, both Or
phans, had got into the clutches Of money
lender named Sir Giles Overreach. In fact,
the greedy knight had reduced to utter
penury his own nephew, Wellborn, and the
nephew's friend Allworth. The old usurer,
having obtained control of all his nephew S
estates, turned him from his door. In his
distress Wellborn went to the home of his
friends stepmother, Lady Allworth, to seek
her aid
While the servants were trying to prevent
the starveling from entering the house the
lady herself happened to come in. How
now, What noise is this?" angrily ex-
claimed her ladyship, eying Wellborn as
Il he were a tramp.
Though 1 have met with ragged enter
tainment from your grooms,' sid the young
man, ''I hope to receive from you such usage
as BELTS your husbands friend When he
was sunk IN fortune almost as low as !
am ] relieved his debts and set him up
right"
Moved by this appeal. Lady Allworth
begged pardon for the insults to Wellborn
her husband.
Madam" replied the pauper proudly. "on
no terms will l beg or borrow Only one
suit / make. / will not tire you with the
story Of how my uncle has w1ckediy stripped
me of my possessions. But il you viii
vouchsafe such feigned grace as will per-
suade Sir Giles that you indeed care for
me, he. thinking that your possessions will
yoipp will tp f,1Yp m
friend thinking to prey or me again. And
that is all ! ask"
Granted most willingly" said her lady
ship.
Thus started auspiciously on his new
way to pay old debts" Wellborn invited
Marall, q contemplate creature who had
ever been Sir Giles's tool. to dine with him.
Marran scoffed greatly at first at the pau
pers hospitality but finally he became
convinced that Wellborn was really abou:
TO wed Lady Allworth. He hurried of to
tell Sir Giles about IT, who gave him beat
ing for his pains
The old plotter was busy with scheme
10 marry his daughter Margaret TO a title.
and he had prepared splendid feast in
honor of Lord Lowell, whom he hoped to
enfrap- IL happened, though. that Lord
Lowell was young Allworth's friend, and
Allworth was desperately In love with pre,-
ty Margaret. The nobleman agreed TO pre-
tend to court The girl. while really forward
ing AlIworth's suit
The festivities opened with most uu-
seemly and ludicrous quarrel II was all
on account Of Justice Greedy, fat and
apoplectic limb of the law, who wanted his
dinner. though the company still awaited
the presence of Lady Allworth. '.Sir Giles
Sir Giles!" he beloved, rushing about in
his impadence.
The great hend stop that clapper %
shouted Overreach.
1T must ring out, SIR replied Greedy.
when my stomach rings noon!''
Stop your insatiate jaws" was the an
swer. ''or I shall beat you TO powder!''
Beat me TO dust. but give me dinneri'
said the justice. greedy by name and like
wise by nature. In the cause Of my
stomach. I'll gladly be a martyr any
time
In the midst of the internal clatter Lady
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24
no. Z.
Philip nassfnSers "a
Metz 6toy TO Poy
Old Debts"
Copyright 1910. by Howard Herrick and
Henry MacMahon-O

Copyright 1910. by Howard Herrick and
Henry MacMahon-)
Many OF the great old plays-no longer
seen on the boards-liVe because of lit
erary merit and through memories OF the
master actors who appeared in them.
This is the case with Massingers drama
a New Way TO Pay Old Debts" original
ly produced about 1925. its character Of
Sir Giles Overresch testing the abilities of
d long line Of famous players.
John Philip Kemble. called by Lord
Byron the most supernatural OF actors,
made a marked impression in the part II
ts worth noting that Kemble, who stood
at the head of his profession IN the Lon
don Of his day, commanded salary or
only f36 week An amusing story Of
Kenble was recorded by Thomas Moore,
the poet One night while the actor was
playing Sir Giles ne was interrupted by
the soualling OF an infant IN arms. At
length the annoyance became so great
that Kenble stopped In the midst Of
the scene and, stalking majestically down
70 the 1ootlights, said in his most tragic
tones:
Ladies and gentlemen, unless the play
is stopped The child cannot possibly go
or"
POSSIBLY me greatest cApO.Jtlik c3 LAC
character of Overreach was Edmund Kean,
who played the part al the Drury Lane
n 1876 To quote Tom" Moore again:
Such an effect had the passionate energy
of Keans acting on Lord Byron's mind
that once. on seeing him play Sir Giles, he
-vas SO affected as TO be seized with
sor: CT convulsiVe fitt'
When Kean returned home after his tri-
umph on the first night Of the play his
wife met him at the door.
My dear" she exclaimed eagerly. what
6id LORD Essex think of it?"
Lord Essex be hanged snorted the
conternptuous tragedian. The pit rose at
me-
yunfus Brutus Booth was a close rival
OF kean in "A New Way TO Pay Old
Debts" II is related of him that in the
last scene Of the play not only did the pit
rise at him, but the actors of the stock
company were often overcome by the
reality OF his acting of the wicked Sir
Giles that they would start TO follow him
rs he was carried. crazed and dying. from
the stage, while the audience would rise
IN terror at what seemed TO be q real ca
tastrophe.
II is generally believed that the chsrac-
ter Of Sir Giles was modelled after one
Sir Giles Mompesson. a notorious usurer
OF tie seventeenth century. and many
thought that the author must have been
inspired by personal prejudice. Inasmuch
as the dramatist suffered from poverty all
his life. II IS reasonable to suppose that
he may have fallen into the hands Of this
usurer and afterward took this way 20 re.
venge himself. If IL had not been for the
patronage of two gentlemen Of rank Mas
singer could not have lived though his
plays were styled -'-she boast and delight
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24

the councillors were girls of from seven
teen to twenty-five years, and the others
were young men. Each competitor played
a classic part and the replies" were given
by comrades. The pieces chosen were usually
plays of Racine, Corneille. Shakespeare,
Dumas pere and Victor Hugo The young
men and women who hope 10 become sue
cessors of Talma and Rachel. OF Sarah
Bernhardt and Mounet-Sully. did tnelr
best in their various parts With few eN-
ceptions they were deficient in size and
physique and their voices were somewhat
thin.
The Jury found no male pupil worthy OF
a first prize The first honor for women
was accorded to Mile. Ducos, pupil of Nj.
Paul Mounet Mile. Ducos, who played the
part of Camille in Horace has the true
temperament of a tragedienne, but her
voice was rather high pitched and lacked
depth and power She is a small sized, dark
haired young actress, with black sparkling
ewes She is intensely ambitious. and her
somewhat indiscreet friends In the audi
ence were overenthusiastic in their ap-
plauSe. She is the faVorlte puPil Oh NJ aul
Mounet
The same jury and practically the same
public assembled next morning at $50 for
the "concours de comedie-" There We're
thirty-seven competitors The plays Sc
lected most frequently were Mohere's S
"Misanthrope," Shakespeares Romeo and
Juliet Beaumarchaiss Barber de Sc
Vile Marivaux's 'Arlequin,' de Mussets
I'll ne faut jurer de rien,' Regnard's LIE
Jouer" Destauchees's La FauSse Agnes,
Maurice Donnay's ''LAutre Danger" Su-
dermann's "Magda" and Henry Bern
STEMS ..Bercail." The competition in
comedy was far better than that for
tragedy. The jury awarded the first prize
for men to M Gerbault, who stands far
and away ahead of the other competitors.
He is tall, thin youth of remarkable
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24
BENEFIT FOR HEBREW CHILDREN.

Lew Fields will give his tenth annual
benefit in aid of the Sanatorium for Hebrew
Children at the Arverne Pier Theatre to-
night, with the cooperation Of Lee Shubert
and a number of his players. Among those
who will perform are the Hess sisters and
the Hyde troup of dancers. Eddie Foy,
Fritz Williams, Irene Franklin. Sam Ber-
nard, Emma Carus, the Eight Berlin Mad
caps. Stella Mayhem, All Leech, Blanche
Ring. Louis Mann and Lew Fields.
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24
PAINS FIREWORKS.

Pains Fireworks. at Manhattan Beach,
on Tuesday. Thursday and Saturday even
ings in conjunction with Coughlins Inter
national Band and MorrealeS Quartet, fur
nish rare amusement for those who are
fortunate enough to be in the neighbor-
hood
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24
VARIETY HOUSES.

AMERICAN ROOF GARDEN. - Miss
iona Vevey, an English character singing
ccrnedfenne, Will be the -'headliner'' here.
James ]. Corbett has been engaged for an
other week. Others include Felix and
Caj-e. in Just Kids: George Henry Ira
dcr In Oscars Birthday; Cliff Gordon,
TIE Narirnba Band and the Niennese Pos
ing Beauties.
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24
RESERVATION OE RADIuM.

a remarkable safe. the first of It's kind
ever constructed, has been made by an
English firm OF safe makers for the British
Radium Corporation. 1t has been specially
constructed for the storage and protection
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24
BEACH AND PARK.

At Greater Dreanland this week there
will be carnival OF green trading stamp
collectors, who have arranged daily prizes
for special events. The Borneo Village,
Alligator Joe's' Crocodile Farm. Melodia,
Around the World. the Diving Girls and
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24

One rides to Luna Park to ride again.
There are q dozen of those rides, the best
Of which are the Witching Waves. the
Virginia Reel. the Pneumatic Tube. the
miniature railway, the chutes. the ticker
and the Old Mill. The latest novelty is q
merry-go-round for children, consisting of
go-carts and miniature express wagons.
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24

COL LTNBIA.-Third week Of the Behman
shsv-. ei-h vaudeville performances by the
Casch sisters acrobats; Miss Mabelle Nor
-ar who sings popular songs in costume,
ana Ward. Lynch and company, in a rural
r-e-z-E rszz called "Huckins Run"
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24

swim in the surf is q luxury these
days. It is provided at Brighton Beach
Park. where opportunities for bathing are
unexceIled Lifesavers assure the safety
of those who are not expert swimmers
After the bath come the exhibition of
Dare Devil Schreyer" ION Saturdays and
Sundays exhibitions of swimming and
diving in the Mermaids' Grotto. scenic
rides and all the other attractions Of an
up-to-date resort.
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24

Frank Goodale's daring fight over Times
Square one night last week has drawn con-
siderable attention to him and his airship
at Palisades Park. where be exhibits daily
The automobile race, the aeroplane coaster
and the treetop sleighride interest the
crowds
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24

Alias Kid Allen are in the midst OF a
season of popularity. Creation has passed
its %, o,000th performance.
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24

IYRrC-ioais Mann in The Cheater,
his cw3 adartation of German farce.
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24

EDEN E[TSEE-'-The French Clown and
--sz Ira ned Dogs is one Of the best Of
--= -e1- pictures shown on the cinemato-
era-- Afternoon and evening concerts are
e feature.
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24

FIFTH AVENUE.-The programme this
week vim consist of the following: Beatrice
r. I'm and company, in Porter Emerson
E.rc--ae's sketch Of department store lire,
The Duchess: Taylor Holmes, n1onologist;
icy and Fink, grotesque operatic come
Lians; Ethel Fuller and company, in "A
House OF Cards; Harry Richards and com
pany. in Love a Ia Mode; Ryan and
White. dancers, in their last week Of vande-
Vile: Josie O'Meers, wire walker, and Va
Ecita's leopards.
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24

-ARDIE DE PARASITIC Fol1ies ef
1910" including new number caHeo
Reminiscent RaStine Review. with solos
by Lillian Lorraine. Shirley Kellogg, Min
Gel Kingston. Fanny Brice, Bobby North,
Lillian St Clair and Margaret Morris.
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24
THE COMING WEEK
COMEDY AND DRAMA.

ASTOR-renth month OF Seven Days.
The rollicking farce that holds the 1Slo-'Il
record Cor d long run
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24

NEW AMSTERDAM--Freder Thomp
sons "Giriies," with Joseph Cawthorr.
Naude Raymond and a chorus Of youthful
women whose vivacity and good looks are
the chief delight of the performance.
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24

CASINO-Eddie Foy and Emma Carus
In Up and Down Broadway A summer
review containing everything from a bur
Iesque Of The Passing of the Third Floor
Back to an Apache dance in Chinatown
Prominent in the company besides MI Foy
snd Miss Carus are Adelaide the dancer; !;
Martin Brown Vida Whitmore, George An
derson, Phyllis Gordon and Berlin and Sny-
Ger.
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24

HAMMERSTEIN'S ROOF GARDEN
Mile. Polaire Will give her last perform
srces Of lie Tisiteur" this week, prior to
sailing for Paris. Jack Johnson has been
ENGAGED for another seven-day PERIOD
Other new acts make the programme one
of the best ever offered at this house Both
Polaire and Johnson viii appear al the
SUNDAY concerts
New-York tribune., 1910-07-24

BRoADwAY.-Lew Fields in The Sum-
r7er widowers'
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-06-02
MAYOR WILL PUT TRACTION
MATTER UP TO COUNCIL
tCentIaaea from Pass oAe.l

Onicers. They are to give no bond
and no provision Is made for even
auditing their books.
1t might be that the street rail-
way commission would be run honest
" under these circumstances, but
there IL no guarantee of It and no
provision TO guard the city against
Qteh0neBty In the Moore plan"
The negotiations between the coun-
ell and the Michigan United railways
Tor the entrance OF the latter into tho
city are at a halt temporarily. Attor-
ney Sanford w. Ladd, general coun-
noi for the M. u. r., went to Jackson,
Wednesday, to consult some OF the OH.
cers Of that system. 1t Is likely
that an answer will be given to the
franchises committee OF the council
soon with regard to the Gutman com
promise plan by which the M. u. r.
would build line either on Liyernois
ana Michigan-aves. or on Warren and
Inction-aves. and Fort-st. west, and
give the city an option to purchase t.,
but with the proviso that the NJ. u. r.
interurbans be allowed to enter the
city At an equitable rental.
Clyde /. Webster will not appear In
tho debate on municipal ownership
before the Stadtyerband Detroit, in
Turner hall. Friday evening. He has
promised to attend the Taft banquet
and cannot make the two affairs In
the same evening. This will leave
pr. J. II. Carstens as the sole oppon-
ept OF municipal ownership In the de-
bate.