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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-03
EImendOrf This Afternoon.

This afternoon, at the National Theater
Dwight Elmendorf viii present his new
lecture. Famous paintings" or all the
treasures the travelling public goes to
Europe 10 see. pictures Will no doubt take
the lead. Mr.. Elmendorf has devoted a
great deal OF his spare time during the
past twenty years 10 the reproduction OF
the works of old masters IN the various
galleries throughout the world This lee
ture is made up OF the best examples in
his vast collection. The tour starts from
the Ryks Museum, in Amsterdam, ana
continues through the galleries of Berlin,
Dresden, Florence, Rome, Seville, Madrid
Vienna, and Paris.
Many interesting anecdotes and stories
relating TO the lives Of the artists vii
be told, as we'll as pertinent bits al
history that will place both painter and
painting IN their proper setting. 4 num-
Der Of the lecturers own motion pictures,
depicting life in the places visited, viii
also be shown.
Next week Mr.. Elmendorf closes his
season in Washington with his lecture on
Paris.
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The Casino.

The vaudeville bill for next week at the
Casino Theater promises 10 be unusually
interesting. containing one or two acts
seldom If ever seen in the smaller vaude-
Vile houses. Heading the programme
will be the ST Jordan's Living Statues in
bronze, realistically representing IN a still,
life manner the masterpieces Of world
famed sculptors; George Harcourt and
company viii appear in a little dramatic
sketch entitled, "The Littlest Girl" two
wonderfully trained dogs. Yankee and
Dixie, appear by themselves IN startling
feats of animal intelligence; Hanson and
Giles, eccentric comedians; Delaney anG
Waldman, black face song and dance
entertainers; Kathryn Kay, Coincidence
and the usual popular motion picture
plays in generous quantity and unsur-
passed quality.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-03
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
The BeIasco.

The BeInsco.
A elean-cut drama of extraordinary
power Is TO be offered at the Belasco
Theater next week by Henry w Savage.
when, for the first time here, Madame
X" which has been the sensation Of New
York for many months. will be presented
by the original cast, which has achieved
such a marked triumph in America and
Europe. The drama, which is described by
its author as a life document rather than
a play. is an intense moving panorama
of events in a prologue and three acts
and is performed by a company which
numbers over one hundred people. Even
the satiated French were thrilled by the
power OF this play, and for more than a
year il crowded nightly the famous Porte
Ste. Martin Thea,er. the home OF melo-
drama in Paris. II served 10 restore the
waning fame OF Nine Jane Hading. and
the fortunes OF playhouse. which were
falling into decay. one sensational cpl
sOde which occurred one OF the first
nights OF the run Of the piece in Paris
served as a peculiar advertisement 10 the
French. In the last act, which is a re-
production of a murder trial before a
French Assize Court. an outcast woman
is on trial for her life for having killed
her lover. The peculiar customs which
obtain I'm French courts are strictly OBJ
served, and the examining magistrate
conducting the case Is at the same time
judge and inquisitor. His methods OF
bullying a witness was tcO much for a
man seated in an orchestra stall, who
arose, at critical moment in the piece
and shaking HIS first az the judge, cried
stop torturing that woman" and fell
dead from apoplexy. Parisians rushed
pellmel TO see a play which would pro-
duce such an extraordinary effect. and
they came away bathed In tears. In
America the audiences in the last act are
described as seas OF handkerchiefs. and
at times the sobs are so audible as 10
interrupt the action OF the drama
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The Acndenr.

At the Academy next Monday evening
and balance of week our theatergOers
are to be offered the first glimpse of
Preston Gibsons Southern romantic
comedy drama, 1.-The Turning Point"
The Turning Point" was originally pro-
duced at the Hackett Theater, New York.
last spring, and was the cause of consid-
cradle favorable comments during its
run. mainly on, account of the many
bright and witty epigrams that Mr.. Glib
son has infused into the play.
Its story is well told and up-to- date,
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The Howard.

Beginning Monday. November :, the
Howard Stock Company viii give the
patrons a big minstrel carnival, intro
ducing a new first part with funny end
men, new jokes. sweet ballad singers,
and funmakers galore. The olio has
beer specially arranged. and win consist
of some very clever acts. The after
piece viii be Of the uprOarious. side
splitting kind. written especially for this
engagement by Mr.. J. Lubrie Hill, and
the music has been arranged by Nh
". H. Vodery. The grand opening chorus
contains some very sweet melodies The
three American wooden shoe dancers will
be seen in clever dancing, and the whole
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EXCURSIONS.

Grand this week have been loud in their
approval Of the many excellent offerings.
Beginning tonight. and holding the
stage for the balance OF the week, new
array OF talent Will appear. The list IS
headed by the Daily Brothers, sensational
acrobats. fresh from European triumphs
The -Four Monarchs Of Music viii pre-
sent the act that has maze them famous.
J. f.. Mack and company viii display
their talents in a comedy playlet. and
the Shaw Sisters will endeavor 10 please
with their vocal numbers. The pictures
Will be found Of the usual standard OF
excellence.
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The PTaYa.

The Plaza is still entertaining its pa
irons with musical selections by Messrs.
Wallace and Chick with spotlight and
illustrated effects, and high-class NOV
ing pictures Among those to-day are
found a splendid Western play, the Cow
puncher's Word; The TWO Little Waits,
one Of the best OF the biograph make, and
an uproarious comedy. Then there is an
interesting scenic film giving a vivid inn
preston Of the town Of "Dsrjilng," which
owing 20 its geographical location in IN
dia, gives II the title OF the Saratoga
Of India" being frequented by the Euro
peanS,
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kept busy by one man. The boxing
match with the kangaroo follows the
bag punching. The animal is one Of the
largest kangaroOs ever tanned. The night
is a twO-rOund go, In a regulation ring,
and the kangaroo. supported by his pow
erful tail not only defends himself from
the blows Of one OF the GOrdOns. but
takes the offensive and swats his antag-
onist with his glOVed paws.
Some Of the acts fOT next week in
cIude J. p. Randall and company. with
four in the cast, Court and Don. Scotch
comedians and Frank Calligan, Irish
comedian and dancer. The other acts,
not yet announced, promise to be up 20
the standard.
The Majestograph concludes the per
Torrance with some OF the latest pic
lures.
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Trims To Fort Monrne

Visitors TO tldewater Virginia during this
season of the year viii find climate
unexcelled in the United States. The
official records show the average TEN.
perature to be s. degrees during tht
months OF October and November. This
is the period OF the year that winter
residents and tourists to Florida come
10 the celebrated Chamberlin Hotel al
Old Point Comfort, going south later as
winter sets in. The Norfolk and Wash.
ington line is featuring weekend trips tc
the Chamberlin, including all aeeommoda-
fiOnS
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-03

"Allce Lloyd Week" one OF the most
eventful IN chase's history, will be ush-
cred in next week in polite vaudeville,
and the occasion is expected to bring
out the most remarkable audiences in
point Of size and character that have
ever sought music and merriment within
the walls OF the beautiful Avenue play
house. It marks the first and probably
the last appearance here OF England's
greatest singing Coincidence whose beau
~, Wit. and charm are possessions COM
mon TO no other lyric Coincidence For
several years Chase's has been endeavor-
ing to bring about Miss Lloyd's engage
ment In Washington, but previous con-
tracts covering years ahead have stood
in the way until now; but, as 1t is, the
management was able 10 obtain her for
one week only by paying a large bonus
FOR her release by another theater having
prior rights. Chase's VOuches for the as
sertlOn in this connection that Miss Lloyd
is In weekly receipt If a salary exceeding
that paid to the average entire dramatic
or musical company playing higher
priced theaters, 1t is reported that Il is
no less than 5000 a week. Miss Lloyd
viii positively appear at every perform
ance. and there will be new songs at
each, her repertoire including. among
others. her own exclusive character hits,
Three Ages OF Women" "Lovelight, 9"
"Ship Alloy" Splash Me, "Mr. Cupid"
and what Are You Getting Al, Eh?"
The supplementary leading feature will
be the winsome and witching Clara Belle
Jerome. one OF the foremost of Frank
| Daniels operate condolences, who,
with the assistance of William Seymour
Broadway comedian. and the Eight
Toodles. viii present Augustus Sohlkes
musical production, "Joyland,' in which
the eight little dancing beauties appear
as the Animated Cornstalks, the Joyous
/ Toodles, and the Froiicsome Frogs. One
Of the funniest features in many seasons
viii be that OF the clever COhan &
Harris minstrel comedians, Conroy and
/ LeMaire. who will deliver a "killngly
comic" blackface cOl0quy anent the mer-
/ its Of a particular pinochle game. Wonder
ful East Indian birds talking IN English.
/ French, and German, viii be exhibited by
Victor Niblo, from the London Hippo
drome. and the act ls said 10 be exceed
| ingly amusing as well as unusual. The
| four Kronerz brothers VIII offer a Ger
man visual novelty in which hoop cast
| ing. boomerang throwing, and diabolo
/ tossing are said to be sensationaily per-
formed. Verona and Alvin Verdi are an
other inclusion from whom much is ex-
! pected in the way OF delightful melodies,
grouped together under the tile, The
I Elf and the Maiden OF Instrumentation"
Claude Ranf Will prove the possibility Of
an epicurean Indulgence on the high wire
/ and the pictorial comedy romance "The
/ Deputys Duty will give an exciting
story OF the life OF an officer Of the law.
| The injunction 10 buy seats al once
should not be ignored. II ever there we're
crowds at Chase's, they will be there
next week.
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NELSON TO FIGHT WOLGAST.
Refuses 10 Meet Moran at Coffroth's
Club.

San Francisco. Nov. After Conroth
thought he had a match already made
between Bat Nelson and Owen Moran for
this month, the Dane switched tonight
and signed up with Louis Blot for a re-
turn fight with Wolgast for the light
weight championship. for December a
This fight will be in the afternoon, unless
the weather should prevent. Nelson re-
fused TO sign with Coffroth because the
promoter did not offer enough guarantee
by 500.
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The Avenue Grand.

Manager Leonard, OF the Avenue Grand,
is not quite ready to announce his book
ings for the coming week, but promises
that the patrons of his house will enjoy
one of the best bills OF vaudeville OF the
season. The large crowds at the Avenue
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-03
OricntnI ConnciI Entertnin..

Oriental Council. No. 312, of the
Royal Arcanum entertained its friends
in Odd Fellows Han last night "Mys-
terious Milburn." a legerdemain artist,
sent his audience into ecstasies Of spec
ulation. His act was followed by a
wrestling bout, and then came an origi-
nal Georgia cake walk
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The Majestic. 2

JEFF Fitz the boxing kangaroo, is MAX
ing a big hit this week. The act IS COM
fire bag-punching performance, They use
thirty punching bags In their act. and
one of their feats IS TO keep fifteen bags
in motion at one time, Of which ten are
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librarians Hold Meeting

The District of Columbia Library Asso-
room of the Public Library last night.
Miss Putnam, author OF William the ST.
lent" and other works, entertained with
her experiences in various libraries OF
the country.
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the characters human. interesting, and
not overdrawn in any sense. while the
whole atmosphere OF the play is OF
most pleasant nature all the way through
In drafting and building his stage
story. Mr., Gibson chose for the locale
his old home outside of Alexandria, Va.
Here Brent Breckenridge, the young
hero. through ,adverses has been Obliged
10 sell the historic home of his ancestors
10 New York capitalist. Coal in abun-
danes mas been found on the property.
unknown 20 Breckenride, and Ferguson,
the capitalist. has found a company 10
mine II. In getting the capital for this
venture and gaining a roadway from the
property to the railroad yards hinges the
action OF the story this clever writer
has built his play on. OF course, the
antics OF little Dan Cupid can't be over
looked in story of to-day, and he shines
very brightly In bringing the New York
heiress and the young Southerner to-
gether through the latters expert horse
manship In rescuing her from being
dashed 10 instant death when her horse
has bolted with her. AS true love stories
are never allowed to run smoothly. there
are naturally many complications In this
particular case of more than ordinary
passing interest, but naturally harmony
has won the day at the fall of the final
curtain. and the audience wends home
ward with the pleasant feeling of having
witnessed an exceptionally interesting
stage story well told and worked out.
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L. A. Coolidge. S.; Mrs. Sarah r. Leet. S; Mrs Z.
q. Riley s.; House & Hermann SO; Mr.. b. r.
Snyder. 81 Mrs ]. w. McAIuray. S. Nr. II. K.
Porter SO; Mr.. NJ. r. Rsthb0ne. s.; Mr.. james y.
Ntzhugh, 81 Mr.. James Blodgett S. Miss NJ Ida
Thompson, SO; total. x4a
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AID FOR PLAYGROUND
Columbia Heights Citizens
Organize Campaign.
DR.. GIBBS CHOSEN CHAIRMAN

In Effort to Raise $500 for Main
tanning the Mount Pleasant Play
Plan Campaign that Is Already On
Way 10 Success with $3.50 on Hand.
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New York metal polishers and buffers
struck for 81 cents an hour.
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performance will be augmented with the
entire singing chorus OF ;he stock COM
pany The Howard AlinstreIs will draw
large houses during the engagement
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-11-03

Change of schedule effective
November l, 1910, until May
80, 1911.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-10-11
THEATERS
4 d Il \ X X y u y d 3
Orphcum Theatre.

The opening hill for the first half
Of the week at the Orpheum is j.
Y, Lewis musical comedy in Lights
of Broadway From the Hamilton
Prcss-The j. Y. Lewis Musicil Com
cdy company in the Lights of
Broadway" filled the Doouc theatre
with standing room at n premium,
Mr.. Lewis opens the show with a
Rubin glce act That his songs are
good dancing fine and dialect real.
Miss La Cardo the pretty songstress
in pretty numbers brought her well
invited applause. Then followed the
farce comedy which is AZ oilingifg
farce comedy which was boiling over
with fun. The Dutchman and Irish
man worked harder in this comedy
than they ever did carrying the hod
in their palmy days but their efforts
pleased the people for their every mo
ton served To bring out n laugh. The
girls of course were there and they
seemed to right i'm the center of every
good thing in the bill. The show was
n grand success and seemed quite
a pleasing change from the regular
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-10-11
vaudeville.

Monday night began the engage
mcnt Of the best stock company that
has over visited Marion Ohio at the
Grand. The production Of "Thoms
and orange Blossoms" was perfect
both as to scenery and acting In fact
the play was as good as any Of the
dollar and most Of the one dollar and
u half shows that have been here
this season. ords fail 20 express the
praise that is due Miss Blanche
White In the leading role Mr. h.. lio-
man Nestell was equally good, and
the two, together with a east that
Ia unsurpassed. gave a rendering Of
the bin that was beyond compari-
son.
This company seems like happy
dream too good to be true. What
would you yourself think IL some ono
were TO tell you that "a stock COM
pany carried as much scenery anl
baggage as any show that has visit
cd Marion lnu the last two or three
years? But it's true nevertheless. In
fact "Brewster's Millions" was the
only show that carried anywhere near
as much There is special scenery for
every act of every show. Another
feature was the fine costumes. They
are of endless variety, and in APP
pearanCe of the finest material ana
the latest and most up-to-date FASH
ions Well, enough said To appreciate
the show, you must see It, Tonight
the company will give a complete
scenic production Of st. Elmo.
IL would be advisable to- get your
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-10-11
PLAYERS AROUSED BY DEGREE Of
COMMISSION CONCERNING PRIZES

New York, Oct. 1.-THE pronoun-
oiamento of Garry Hermann, chair
man of the National Baseball COM
mission, that. as a result of the scan
dal In the race for batting supre-
macy between Lajole and Cobb the
commission would not permit prizes
to be offered for leading batsmen in
the future, has aroused the ire Of
New York players.
HOW the commission can prohibit
the offering of prizes from business
firms for leading players is something
that the fans and players can't figure
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-10-11
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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-10-11
LEWIS MUST PAY
fine TO LEAGUE
Magnates Refuse to Over
rule President.
Pete ChILDS IS ALSO FINED
Portsmouth Must Pay $50
Penalty.
League Magnatcs Award Flag TO
Portsmouth and Transact Other
business of ImpOrtancc--Iancastci
May be Dropped In Favor of IiamiI-
ton-Lcaguc Notes.

Settling up the affairs of the great
season was accomplished Monday af-
ternoon at meeting in the Neil
House Of officials of each club OF
the Ohio State League. There was
but n brief discussion of plans for
next year but quite enough to show
that the organization Will be found
cndeavoring To provide better sport
than ever.
Joe Gavin came from indianapolis
as president and general manager Of
the Newark Club. His selection for
this place means that he will have
full charge of the Molders next year,
so far as general business affairs
are concerned. Charley O'Day signed
some time ago as playing manager.
Formal award OF the pennant was
made to the Portsmouth club which
was presented by President Gable
man and Treasurer Yorks. Secretary
Quinn ana Business Manager Murphy
represented Lima. President Sibercll
and Director Grubb came from Chilli
cothe. Marion sent President Wollen-
weber and Treasurer Allen. President
from Lancaster.
In addition to the acceptance of
the years financial report by Secre-
tary-Treasurer Carr, the league di-
rectors, by unanimous vote sustained
the presidents decision In the Lewis
and Childs cases. Their action caus-
ed II fms of 500 to stand against
Lewis for forfeiting a game at Lima,
and one of $50 on childs for per-
hitting u burlesque in the same city.
Several claims against tho Lancast-
or club were taken up. one lodged
by Guy sample was declared aghins'
the player. while another illcd by Al
McCllntock, was held for further in
ycstigntion. 1t Is not certain that
President Run will retain the Ian
| caster franchise.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-10-11
PUTS KlBOSH or PRIZES
Hermann Hints at Crooked Work In
lajoie.Cobb Contest.

Cincinnati. O.. Oct. 11.--Nevei
again will the players of either the
National or American league get an
opportunity to fight for prize. The
odium following the race between
Napoleon Lajoie and Ty Cobb for the
premium batting honcrs has put the
kibosh on all future donations. While
Chairman Hermann Of the national
commission refused to be interviewed
on the subject, it is known tha1 he is
somewhat rilcd. Hermann hinted that
both Lajoie and Cobb might have
been shown favors by other teams,
and the only way to. prevent future
trouble of this kind will be to refuse
offers of the same order
What action, II any Is to be taken
by the national commission, is not
known. The commission will hardly
investigate the charges that st. Louis
infelders laid down on Lajoie's hits
last Sunday.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-10-11
CUBS NOT HURT BY LOSING
EVERS AND PLAYING HE|N|E

ted at q SIS clip and has had but
two errors charged against him. This
Is fielding up to the Evers standard
and batting about twice as hard as
little Johnny If the fortunes of base-
ball should make Jimmie the hero of
the worlds championship series. as
now looks probable. the big fellow
will be rewarded by q special Offering
from the fans.