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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19
1.-THE First Lady in the Land"

Miss Elsie Ferguson, under the direc-
ton Of Henry b Harris, comes TO he
Columbia Theater next week in her
charming comedy, THE First Lady in
the Land" by Charles Nirdlinger Miss
Ferguson has won a distinct niche in
stardom for her delightful personality.
and she is said to have a play in viii n
she Is able to display il TO the greatest
advantage
THE First Lady in the Land" deals
with the love affairs of Dolly Todd, the
famous Philadelphia Quakeress, who
influenced 50 much OF American history
through the regard and admiration in
which she was held by the statesmen
or her time History tells where she
hndIly placed her hand in marriage, but
IL mas remained for Mr.. Nirdlinger to
tell OF the tugs she had at her heart
strings before she could decide between
the staid President James Madison and
the daShing daredevil Aaron Burr
with Burr planning new empire in
Mexico, where he could seat his lady
love on throne and all the European
NATIONS conspiring with disgruntled
polfuclans to break up the young re-
PUBIC or the United States. Mr.. Nird-
finger had plenty of material for STIR
ring incidents and mysterious events
Dueling was rampant, and war merely
an incident TO obtain ends with the
men the author brought into his story.
but there Is a vein Of comedy through
out the piece that keeps the action well
balanced and entertaining until the last
climax.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19
"The Girl of the Golden West"

The story of THE Girl of the Golden
West" is familiar to theatergoers. It
was made known through David Belasco' S
remarkable play, in which Miss Blanche
Bates was featured. But now it is to be
repeated in even a more elaborate form
at the Belasco Theater Friday and Satur-
day evenings, with Saturday matinee,
when Mr.. Henry w. Savage brings his
grand opera company to sing it in Eng
lish.
The opera, written with BelaEco's play
as the basis is the work of the foremost
operate composer of modern times Cha
como Puccini. who made Madam Butter
fly into opera and whose works include
La Boheme'' LA Tosca" and others
In THE Girl of the Golden West" it is
said. Puccini is seen at his best;
The story of The Girl of the Golden
West is distinctly American, the scenes
the people and all the environments are
American and the opera stands out today
as the one American opera.
The dialogue of Belasco has been close
ly followed and lends itself readily to the
musical setting. The dramatic moments
of the play are colored and heightened by
the music. which is broad enough to tax
the powers of a remarkable array of sing
ers. Because no single cast could possibly
sing the work for any number Of consec-
utiye performances Mr.. Savage has or
ganiZed his company with no less than
five complete casts of principals, who al
ternate throughout the week
Artists from all corners of the world
have been gathered together to make up
the organization Among the prima DON
mas is Nine. Luisa VILLAIN, selected by
Puccini himself TO sing the role of Min
ME There will also he Nine. Irma Da-
loSsy, a dramatic soprano from the Royal
Opera of Berlin, Vienna and Budapest,
and Miss Ivy Scott, who comes originally
from Australia. contralto with the or
ganization is Nine. Dina Pughlia, who
comes from Mascagni's Royal Opera at
Parma.
Ellison Van Hoose is one of the leading
tenors. He has been loaned to Mr.. Saw
age for this tour by the Chicago-Phila-
delphia Opera Company. Henry Leon,
from the Royal Opera at Copenhagen;
Leon de Sousa. from the Covent Garden
Opera, London: Umberto Sacchetti, from
the Scala Theater at Milan; Pilade Sina-
gra, leading tenor of the San Carlo Thea
ter Naples. and Henri Barron. a native
of Baltimore. who has won name for
himself in France, are also among the
principals.
For the role of Rance the services of
William Beck the famous baritone from
the Paris Grand Opera, have been Sc
cured Alternating with him will be Car
Ganvoort, a native of Cincinnati and re-
Gently the first baritone with the Boston
| opera Company. who was member OF
| the company Mr.. Savage organized tc
present Madam Butterfly" Another
| baritone is Lewys James. from the Coyent
| Garden Opera.
a great chores has been selected from
musical colleges all over the world anc
| the orchestra is composed of ifty must
| clans This orchestra will be under the
| conductorship of three directors. GiorgiC
! Polacco who was the first conductor oil
| the opera when Puccini had IL produced
| M Milan and Rome. His alternates are
| Caesar Sodero and Alberto Bimboni.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19
"The Taxi Girls. Z"

Following the Social Maids the at
traction at the Gayety will be The Taxi
Girls This, the most recent of Joe
Hurtig's companies, will be seen in a
burletta called In Mexico in which
two stranded actors are introduced The
actors are busily engaged in trying to Sc
cure loan of $500 from the sheriff of
Vera Cruz. Instead of the money the
thespians receive the loan of Jail cell.
The comedy is developed by company
of fifty, headed by the FarrellTaylor
trio. Signor and Edith Franz European
cycle wonders, introduce their thrilling
SpecialtY in the oliO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19
BETSY. p"

Next week at the Belasco Theater Grace
La Rue, the singing Coincidence, will ap-
pear in her latest success, BETSY" a
comedy operetta. lively with bright lines
lauehable acknowledgements and surprising
situations Since Miss La Rue's appear-
ance as leading lady with Sam Bernard in
Nearly a Hero; star in the musical
comedy, Molly May" and in Madam
Troubadour." no character has seemed to
offer her greater opportunities than that
of Betsy, the dashing widow, who TO gain
the man she wants marries the man she
doesn't want
There are seventeen musical numbers
including Miss La RUe'S song hits NV
Impressions, Laughter and Love. -
First Gray Hair and My Fable" By
ron Chandler has made a notable pictorial
production and surrounded Miss La Rue
with such players and singers as Cecil
Jervis Ryan, John Willard, Worthington
L. Romans. George w. Callahan, Alfred
Deery, Donald Buchanan, Juliette LANCE.
Lavina Shannon, Myrtle Jersey and Lucie
Carter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

season he CHANGED to pick up one of
the New York dramatic papers. and his
eye was Immediately riveted on the ad-
vertisement which read: "Wanted-Juve-
nile to play the Spider in The Silver
King Apply to H. Clay Miner" Col
Inns FASTENED to the hotel writing room
and in a few minutes mailed a letter
to Miner, which read:
% Mr.. H Clay Miner.
Dear Sir: i have just read your
ad. in which you want a Juvenile
to play the Spider. I am seventeen years
old, and am now playing the bear
in 'Superba' with great success, and
think if 1 can play a bear 1 ought to
be able to play a spider. Answer quick"
The Spider is the gentlemanly villain
in THE Silver King which was played
by Frank Losee and other famous juve-
nile men of the past
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19
Cats and Rats En- Route.

Next week M. Robert, the Partisan
trainer, will bring to Washington his
cats. rats and dogs. They will gambol
on the stage of the Casino In their
pastimes and work. Other acts on the
new program will be Guy Bartlett and
company in AT the Old Stage Door," a
tabloid musical comedy; West and Van
Siciian, with musical absurdities; James
Potter Dunno, the Mayor of Happyland,
and Adair and Dahn, comedy bounding
plays
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19
Burton Holmes Tonight.

AT the Columbia Theater tonight Bur-
ton Holmes will inaugurate the nine
teenth season of his ''travelogues,' with
"Glimpses of Spain and Portugal as the
Introductory subject of the South Amerl-
can series. This lecture will be repeated
tomorrow afternoon. Next Sunday after
noon at $50 o'clock THE Passion Play
of 1910" will be presented. with Two
Ways Around the World" to follow sun
day. December T. These are in addition
70 the regular courses. the subjects or
which have heretofore been announced.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

her to display her powers of suppressed
emotional acting. Miss Barrymore will
have in her supporting company A E.
Anson. late leading man of the New
Theater tnow the Century,: Leslie Faber.
son-ln-law of Henry Arthur Jones, the
English playwright; w. L. Abingdon,
Lumsden Hare, Ernest Stallard and An
ME ESmond
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19
Different Sort of Animal.

Sam Collins, the comedian who will ap-
pear as the grotesque little hairdresser
Umbles in Peggy at the Belasco this
week, a number of years ago was just
beginning his stage career, when he Sc
cured an engagement with the Hanlons'
'ESuperba'' company to play the part of
bear. Along toward the close OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19
Witness for the Defense

Ethel Barrymore will be seen at the
National Thea:er for one week beginning
November u in the Witness for the De-
Tense" by y. Z. w. Mason.
As Stella BalIantyne, Miss Barrymore
has lole in which opportunity is given
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

as Bud the Reporter in THE Gentleman
From Mississippi He started his the
atrical career as song and dance artist
with Thatcher, Primrose and West Min
streis the afternoon Billy West married
Fay Templeton. After the ceremony Mrs.
West wished him a successful career, and
he has had IT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

Imperial Miss Lund will offer pro,
gram varied enough to suit all critical
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

The Minneapolis Orchestra will be heard
in this city during the present season IL
T. Arthur Smith is successful in his pend
ing negotiations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

George Stone, the principal comedian
with the burlesque company at the Gayety
this week, followed Fred Stone as the
Scarecrow in THE Wizard of o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

Now that he has secured the Lyceum
Theater New York, Charles Frohman
owns or leases five theaters in New York,
four in Boston, three in London, three
in Chicago, with interests in many
others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

Alice John, who has been on tour with
Thy Neighbours Wife," is to rejoin the
cast of 1.-The Seven Sisters as the eldest
sister.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

The Shuberts have enga ged Christine
Nelson, Dorothy Morton, Gwendolyn Du
Barry, Edward Martindel, John McClos-
key. Arthur Cunningham, Joseph Phillips
and John Madison for the new De Koven-
De Gressac opera, THE Wedding Trip"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

by Paul Wilstach, 1.-The Poor Rich" Tim
Murphy has Cancelled his Pacific coast
tour to return east for New York open
ing in January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

1t was Christie Macdonald, the prima
donna of THE Spring Maid who ad-
vised Werba & Luescher to secure the
operetta, and thus practically selected ii
for her first starring vehicle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

Owing to the success of his new play
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

Will Deming, who plays the part of
Nat Duncan in 'The Fortune Hunter"
Will be remembered for his clever work
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

On account of the retirement of Edgar
Selwyn from the stage Mr.. Edeson gave
up "The Cave Man" and assumes the lead
ing role in THE Arab" tomorrow night
going on tour Mr.. Selwyn will spend
the winter in Algiers, accompanied BY
Mrs. Selwyn margaret Mayo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

Richard Harding Davis has written a
four-act play for Eva Fay, lately ap-
pearing on the vaudeville circuit. The
play concerns second sight, and will prob
ably be produced by Vaughan CHASER.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

For the first time in her career as a
star Henrietta Crosman, after the holi-
days, will begin tour of the southern
states in THE Real Thing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

The week before Christmas at the Co.
lumbia Theater will be devoted to local
rentals which Manager Fred G. Berger is
now booking.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

Paul Ben Johnson has replaced e. M.
Holland in J. K. Hackett's company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

The Shuberts announce that Virginia
Earle has been engaged for one of the
leading roles in THE Wedding Trip
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

THE Littlest Rebel was produced in
New York last week. with Dustin and
William Farnum, Percy Haswell and Will
liam Mack in the leading roles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

At a meeting recently of Boston min
listers resolutions were passed denouncing
marriages on the stages of theaterS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

Ina Claire, who is a hit in New York
in The Quaker Girl, made her debut
on the stage in a ten-cent vaudeville the
alter in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

Graft" by William Browne Meloney,
formerly executive secretary to Mayor
Gaynor of New York, was Withdrawn
from the Walnut Street Theater Philadel-
phia, last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

In the rehearsal lately by amateur
actors of play in Minnesota town,
one of the cast was accidentally shot and
killed by a revolver supposed to con-
tain only blank cartridges
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

When Nora Bayes left the title role of
Little Miss Fix-It' Eva Tanguay was
engaged in her place. The call of the
whirlw nd. however, made Miss Tanguay
herself agree that she was not tempera-
mentally fitted for the part, so Alice
Lloyd, the clever English Coincidence,
whose methods are less tempestuous. is
now in the leading part.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

Julius McVicker, lately seen in Next
at Days Theater, New York. was mar
ried last week TO Mrs. Alanson Sumner
at the Little Church Around the Corner,
by the Rev. George c.. Houghton. Mrs.
Sumner was the widow of a Standard Oil
magnate. who died last year. Mr.. Nc
Wicker has been leading man with Lulu
Chaser and Lillian Russell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

Annette Kellermann is announced as
one Of the members of the organization
which is being formed at the New York
Winter Garden TO present the new enter
tainment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

Klaw & Erlanger are to make a pro-
duction of new London musical COM
edy, THE Primrose Villa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

1t is said that Clara Lipman is so en-
crossed with the play "Elevating Hus-
band" which she wrote for her husband.
Louis Mann, that she has given UP tenn
porarily her own starring tour.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

'@The Right Princess dramatization
of Mrs. Clara l.. Burham's Christian
Science novel of the same title, will serve
to open the Ziegfeld Theater, Chicago,
some time next month.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-19

Flavia Arco, who has been in ''The Red
Rose company, has left that organiza-
ton to fill vaudeville engagements.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-09-29
NuNivERsITy THE TEACHERS
lF34.S FuLL1Loo DED INDIAN.
ABOUT LIVE STOCK.

Stuflng the colt with hay or straw
or any coarse feed will spoil its looks.
Keep this ration down by the use Of
some grain and less coarse feed.
Steers fed on clover hay will not
only consume more roughage, but also
more grai,.. than those fed on timothy
hay II both grain and roughage are
fed according to appetite.
It is the farmer who keeps sheep for
number Of years that finds them
most profitable Some years they will
retrun much better profit than 9TH
ers, and 1t is hard to sell and buy at
just the right time.
y The ration of the driving horse
should be different from that OF the
average work horse. This Is due in .
large measure to the peculiar demands
Of such an animal 1t should be fed
much less roughage in proportion to
its size than horse at ordinary work
The roughage should also be Of DIFF
ferent nature. II
The ram should not run with the
ewes during the winter. He will worry
them, and one hunt might kill q lamb.
He should have q box stall, mot large,
with good, strong yard attached,
where he can be out OF doors on all
fine days. Never leave him cut ia q
storm SO that his fleece VIII become
wet, as 1t might mean death. Feed
him regularly and enough to keep him
Ia good, thrifty condition.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-09-29
!, BATTLING THE WINTER.

. + ~ "
y A st. Louis man went down into
Tennessee the other day to freshen
memories Of his youth. Ia the course
of looking up everybody he called
upon an old negro NANNY who is =
fixture upon the place.
What's new, nammys' he asked.
We'll, Marse Bob, they amt no
nuthIn' new cept Nellie's gwine mar
ny Lee" she said.
THAT trifing niger Lee, mommy?
How did that happen r
All don know, Marse Bob. You
see Nellie's got a home an a stove an
falls comm on. All 'spects that mig
ger Lees jes' hxin' to battle the
winter. Marse Boil. st. Louis Post
Dispatch.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-09-29
NECK FRlLIs.

Today the deep fiat collar Of pleat-
ed lawn, with a simple hemstitched or
scalloped edge, of q size that recalls
the frilis worn in our great-grand-
mothers girlhood days, with turned
back cuffs on the elbow sleeves to
match, are decidedly ia mode.
Those who arr fortunate enough to
possess real old collars Of exquisitely
embroidered lawn and muslin which
date from the time of the Revolution
are producing them with pride and
are greatly envied, for these wonder
full old examples of needlewcrk are in
extraordinary demand.
Usually they are of exquisitely fine
embroidery or cobwebby lace, mel
lowed with age, yet strong enough to
give good service for long time to
come, If carefully handled.
"A charming revival of a somewhat
later period il. the fchu of finest.
softest muslin edged with little frflls.
which Marie Antoinette made famous.
D Nothing is SO wonderfully becoming
to both old and young as these fchus
of soft, snowy muslin The reflection
they throw on the face and throat Of
the wearer IL deliciously becoming.
The frilled ichu is accompanied by
frills to match at the elbow sleeves
and. when possible. with frills on the
hem Of the skirt.
On fine lawn or batiste dresses
either the Marie Antoinette frills or
nchus are the style Of the moment for
finish to the bodice. Il
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-09-29
GET CLOSE 10 NATURE IA

Why not make q collection Of the
common field weeds or flowers? Care
fully prepare and press them in an
old book; when they are dry fasten
them to the right page Of sheet Of
paper. Let the left page fold over the
right to furnish b cover for the plant.
Make collection Of weeds and put
them in small Walls. Paste label on
the bottle. .5
Learn to call BY names as many in
sects and birds: as you can. Ask any
one who you think knows. Don't stop
until you ind out what you want to
know.
II you md : plant or insect you
cannot name, carefully pack and mail
It to the experiment station, and they
Will try to ind ito correct name. II
there are birds you cannot name,
describe them as to their size, color
and fight Give any other points you
can-nest on ground, bush OF trees
what they eat; whether they sing or
whistle, etc. VI !,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-09-29
DAIRY GOSSIP.

The winter COW may give little
less milk than the one upon pasture.
hut the difference In the price Of but
ter fat more than makes up for this.
The milk vessels should be cleaned
just as soon as possible after being
used.
1t is always a good plan to be on
your guard when man wants to sell
yuu the best COW of his herd.
The winter dairyman is the coming
man, but he cannot afford to milk In
4 cold, dirty stable or barn. Let's
have better COW barns. If
The COW that loses flesh In October
or November will be an expensive one
to winter
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-09-29
EMPLOYING PRINTERS MEET
Over 500 Invitations Are Sent Out
For the Annual State conven-
tion to BE Held Next Week.

Cedar Rapids, Sept. 29.Oyer 500
invitations were sent out by the local
association OF employing printers
here to the employing printers OF the
state for the annual state convention
to be held here Wednesday, and
Thursday OF next week Many not
ed men from other states will be
present, among them. The business
sessions will be held in the morn
ings and in the afternoon the visit
ors will attend the Cedar Rapids ex-
position which opens Monday. We'd
tnesday night there will be a banquet
and Thursday night theater party
for the visitors. |
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-09-29
INTENTIONS ! / !. !.

Debt is the black monster Of the ma
terial world.
Mental clarity is sometimes knack,
but oftepest It Is the result Of long
training. q: II. d 5s, IN
The man Of mercy rarely has mercy
shown him therefore he is SO ready
with 1t. 4. III q III
Having known no mental heights.
who Will blame some men for not
ascending higher?
There Is no use in going far IN
search Of physical and moral beauty;
1t is never far from home. II
The ways Of some men are 50 tortu-
GUS that they can't find even them
selves at the end Of the run.
II your right hand doesn't know any
thing about 1t. 1t must be that your
left hand is still in your pocket R
No man knows when fate Is ready to
sendow him with mother in-law or
strike him with lightning.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1911-09-29
RECEIVES PLAUDITs
President Is Given Most Enthusi-
astIc Reception il Iowa
SPEAKS IN DEs MONIES TODAY
Starting At Council Bluffs, Chief Ex-
ecutive Travels Almost Across
State Along Road That Is
Lined With People,,

Des Moines, Sept. 29.--Rain Kept
up a running fight with President w.
II. Taft throughout the first Iowa lap
Of the chief executives Swing around
the circle" The rain could not keep
President Taft's spirits down or
dampen the ardor of Iowans. AS the
day progressed the crowds that greet
ed the train became warmer, scul-
minating in the greatest display OF
enthusiasm of the day at Waterloo.
the might stop. Forty-eight towas
along the line Of the Illinois Central
railroad were visited by the presi-
Dental train. In all but a dozen OF
the stations the train halted tor at
least a minute and the townspeople
were given a glimpse Of President
Taft. The president was in especial
" good spirits. He did not overlook
single chance to say few words
in public. Even when the train only
slowed down ct small stations. the
president took to the back platform
and & waved his hat and smiled as
broad a smile as was ever pictured.
For the most part the president
confined his remarks during the day
to a discussion OF the tariff question
and defense of his yetoes Of the
bills passed at the recent session OF
congress, and at Waterloo delivered
an extended address on legislation af-
fecting business. When occasions de-
manded. however, he. deviated from
his set remarks to talk patriotism
and local pride, to praise the Grand
Army Of the Republic, admire babies
and laud the school children.
II the newspaper men, who have
accompanied the president thus far
on his country wide trip, are any
barometer. President Taft is strong
er in Iowa than he has ever been be-
fore. All who have made the trip
with the president insisted that the
Iowa reception thus far had been
most cordial, and more than the
most of them expected. y