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The Washington herald., 1911-04-23
COMING ATTRACTIONS.

Manager L. s. Taylor, OF the Belasco
Theater, announces a list Of coming at
fractions for that house which promises
to complete In q most attractive man
ner the successful current season at the
Belasco. Immediately following the en-
gagement Of THE Piper company next
week. Miss Mary Mannering will appear
in her new vehicle, "A Mans World"
supported by q strong cast. headed by
Charles Richman. For the week begin
ming May s, the attraction will be Will
lam Hodges in 1.-THE Man from Home"
one Of the most phenomenally success
full comedies Of a decade, which after
nearly two years in New York was
booked early this season in Philadel-
phia for two weeks and remained six
teen weeks. The attraction for the week
Of May Is will be FRITZ Scheff, in her
new comic opera, Mile, Rosita," with
music by Victor Herbert and book by
Joseph Herbert and Mark Swan. This
will complete the regular winter season
and the following week, May q, will in
augurate the summer season OF a very
pretentious stock company. organized by
Lionel Belmore, stage director for Will
lam Faversham, and who was for many
years stage manager for the late Sir
Henry Irving and other noted London
producers.
Chase's next week enters upon the sec
ond Of the extraordinary two weeks en-
gagement Of the amazing Consul, the
Jungle Man. The extra added attraction
will be Maud Hall Macy and company in
Edward Weitzelrs successful pastoral
comedy, THE Maggie and the Jay" ALI
Grant and Ethel Hoag will present their
jingles and jests; a trio Of entertainers,
the Three Kuhnsf will add the latest hit
in New York musical comedy sketches;
Clara Inge and Marguerite Farrell. in
catchy songs and novel dances will at
tract popular liking; the Six Abdallahs,
Egyptian Bedouins, will offer charac-
teristic whirlwind native feature. the
sensational equilibrists, Sansone and De-
lila, will include their remarkable series
Of feats, and AN Irish Honeymoon" a
pictorial record Of bridal tour of the
Emerald Isle, will be given by the day
light motion pictures.
Such a Little Queen" one OF the ten
derest and most charming romances to
be found upon the American stage, is
announced as the bill for the third week
OF the season Of the Columbia Players.
In 1t Elsie Ferguson arose in q single
night from obscurity to stardom. and
in it the Columbia's irresistible leading
woman, Frances Nelson, is certain to
intrench herself In the affections OF the
Washington public. Such a Little Queen"
is by Claiming Pollock one Of the city,
most talented contributors to the drama.
1t Is in four acts and carries with II
the romantic flavor of THE Prisoner Of
Zenda," ''Graustark," and other SINH
lar successes, though enlinently distinc-
tive in all OF its scenes and situations.
Henry Mortimer will appear In the role
Of the King Of Bosnia.
At the Majestic Theater next week the
O'Connor-Rowe Stock Company offers
Uncle Toms Cabin The religious and
faithful old plantation hand, Uncle Tom.
Is to be played by Herbert O'Connor.
and Miss Daily will appear as Topsy.
New scenery is being built for this play.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-23
The Lyceum.

Uproarious fun is carded for the Ly-
ceum this week. when Mayer &
SChwalbe's Florida Strollers," q COM
pany of colored comedians, present the
seasons big hit. Hot Times in Florida, ~
a two-act musical tumble. interspersed
with rafting lot of singing. dancing,
medleys. including The Mobile Bellies"
The Six Creole Blossoms" Dixie Ca
dets," and a big ensemble by the entire
company. big feature that will create
local interest will be a grand cake walk
ing contest by local aspirants for a big
cake and cash prizes in gold to the win
ne-s. This will take place on Friday
evening.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-23
Gayety-aThe Behman show

The Great Behman Show win be this
weeks attraction at the Gayety Theater.
It is one Of the biggest and best on the
wheel. numbering on its roster ffty-fve
people. all capable players, and including
big chorus Of forty comedy girls In 4
variety OF beautiful costumes The chorus
Is well drilled and presents ingenious en-
sembles and musical numbers. The musi-
cal comedy 10 called "At Palm Beach %
One Of the scenic novelties is the night
Of model aeropiane, which ekims scross
The Washington herald., 1911-04-23
STUDY AERO CONSTRUCTION.
Two Army Officers Detailed t
Wright Brothers. shops.

The War Department yesterday detailed
Second Leuts. Henry H. Arnold. OF the
Twenty-ninth Infantry, and Thomas Dew
Milling, of the Fifteenth Cavalry. to the
shops Of the Wright brothers, in Dayton.
Ohio. to study the construction OF aero
planes. After three months there they
viii be assigned to College Park to look
after the government machines at the
aviation field.
II h the purpose Of the government to
detail oficers to the factories OF the
Wrights and Glenn n. Curtiss from time
10 time, SO az to became proficient IN the
making Of the machines which the gov
eminent has purchased for the use Of the
army.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-23
PUPILS VISIT SYLVESTER.
Chief of Police Explains Working
of Washington Department.

Maj. Sylvester yesterday explained the
workings Of the Washington police de-
partment TO forty high school pupils from
Saratoga Springs, N. Y. letter Of in
PRODUCTION from ]. H. King. chief Of police
In Saratoga Springs, was the password
by which the visitors were admitted to the
secrets Of management.
Maj. Sylvester has instructed the police
to answer all questions Of tourists. This
is the result Of a complaint made by a
party OF tourists several days ago. when
they found 1t impossible to get any In
formation from citizens or policemen.
The gates OF the city were opened to
the pupils who visited the District Build
ing. Policeman Edward Kelly was de-
tailed to escort them around the city.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-23
The Howard.

The Whitney Musical Comedy Company
begins its second week at the Howard
tomorrow night presenting the farci-
cal musical comedy. THE Star Of Fam
zibar.'' Tut Whitney, Homer Tuet,
Ethel Marshall, and all the favorites will
The Washington herald., 1911-04-23


at the Casino Theater this week involves
a personality which has been, and to
some extent is STILL of international in
! terest. For May Yohe, who has returned
to the stage via vaudeville and will sing
at the Casino this week either as plain
May Yohe or as the wife of Lord Fran
! els Hope, has been known and written
about in every quarter of the civilized
world
An American girl. of Pennsylvania
Dutch parents, born in Philadelphia,
raised in the little town of Bethlehem.
Pa, she completed her education in Dres-
den. Germany, and Paris, France, re-
turning home when sixteen years of age.
She began a professional career as a
chorus girl Later she played important
roles in musical comedy successes in
London with the Gaiety Theater produc-
| lions of christopher Columbus" Mile.
Nitouche," The Lady Slavy," THE
Belle of Cairo" &c. 1t was in London
! that she married Lord Francis Hope, son
of the Duke of Newcastle, and as Lady
Hope was received by royalty. entered
the most exclusive circles of British aris-
| tocracy. and incidentally wore the famous
Hope" diamond for eight years.
Now again compelled to earn her own
living, this extraordinary woman Is said
| to be meeting with her previous theatre
cal successes. While here Miss Yohe will
sing several songs which helped to make
her professionally famous, and she will
wear some stunning gowns which are
the latest models from the Partisan bou-
levards.
The supporting acts will include Ziska
and Saunders, in a novel combination of
magic and music; Jane Cooper and COM
na0v in rural comedy eOfifled
'Malinda;' Laura Ordway, the English
coincidence; Lee and Allen. song and
dance comedians; Musical Lowe, the in
strumental king; Miller Sisters, in a sing
ing and dancing sketch, and the motion
picture plays.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-23
The Majestic-sSapho.,

This weeks offering at the Majestic
Theater is ''Sapho," and it promises to
outshine all previous efforts of the
O'Connor-Rowe stock company. Miss
Edna Cecil Daily will be seen In the
title role. The version used follows the
novel closely. The production requires
twenty-five in the cast and the gowns
and scenery will be in keeping with
the demands of the drama, 1t is prom
ised
The Washington herald., 1911-04-23

be seen In leading roles. The company
has caught on in Washington to a GER
tainty, and is justly deserving of the
liberal patronage. as 1t Is one Of the
best colored companies ever seen in the
local playhouse.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-23
The YirRfnfa.

To-day the Virginia will show three va
rieties Of motion pictures. Imp. Ameri-
can, and Yankee. special feature for
the day will be violin solos by Miss Helen
Dodge, assisted by George w. VAIL plan
list. Harry Chick will sing.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-23
CoIumbia PIayers-"Arfzona."

Arizona" the drama in four acts by
Augustus Thomas, that recorded for IT.
self three extended runs in New York
and Chicago, covering a period Of three
solid years, will be the offering Of the
Columbia Players for the current week
at the Columbia Theater. The scenes
are laid in and about the army post of
Fort Grant, at the time of the out
break of the war with Spain. The con-
struction of Arizona" is wonderfully
skillful. the dialogue easy and natural,
while the comedy is delightful through
out OF hardly hess interest than the
leading man and woman, who have won
sthe esteem Of the city's playgsers in a
single week, is that which attaches to
the Interpretation of the part of Henry
Candy, the ranch owner, by George Bar
bier, who here, as on many other occa-
sions. is measuring up to the standard
set by Theodore Roberts, the original
in the part.
Frances Mellon, than whom no more
talented and attractive leading woman
has ever come to Washington, will re-
place Eleanor Robson in the role of
Bonita, while that other find of the COM
pany, Henry Mortimer, will assume the
role of Lieut.. Denton, originally played
by Robert Edeson, and later by Vincent
Serrano. Everett Butterfield also has
part much to his liking in that of Tony
Mostano, a vaquero; while Emelie Mel
Vile, as Mrs. Candy. will give the usual
good account of herself Others in the
cast include Louis Morrell as Col. Bon
ham; Arthur Richie as the Chinese
cook; Louise Arnold as the coloners
wife; Jessie Glendinning as Lena KEEL
lar; Carrie Thatcher as Miss MacCul-
lagh, the school teacher; J. c. Kline,
newcomer, as DR.. Fenlon: Frederick For
roster, Capt. Hodgman; Theodore
Hardy. as Lieut. Ha1lock: Stanley James
as Sergt. KelIar: Thomas Jones as Lieut..
Young and Joseph Hazleton as Maj.
Cochran.
In view of the enormous demand for
seats. with last weeks record Of hun
dreds turned away. the management ur-
gently requests those who contemplate
visit to the Columbia during the pres
ent season to secure their seats as far
in advance as possible to avoid disap-
pointment.
The production Of Arizona will be
complete in all its details, the scenic
equipment being fresh from the Column
bia studio.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-23
Hfbernians Mourn lloseley.

At meeting of the State board OF the
Ancient Order Of Hiberfans Friday night
resolutions were passed on the death Of
Of the resolution were sent TO his wife
ana daughter.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-23
Pernft tor New Theater.

a building permit has bean issued for
the Imperial Thestsr. IN Ninth street.
between d and = streets. and work prob
ably win be started Tomorrow. 1t y
expeoted the theetsr win - ready fer
IL nrst performance about oceooR
The Washington herald., 1911-04-23
BeIasco-s9The Piper"

In the haunting charm Of this produc-
ton and with the exquisite personality
of Miss Edith Wynne Matthison in the
title role, The Piper should prove one
Of the real dramatic treats of the sea-
son. This poetic drama, by Miss Joseph
Inc Preston Peabody. will be the attrac-
ton at the Belasco Theater this week.
It will be the New Theater production,
from New York, under the personal d.
rection of Winthrop Ames, director Of
the New Theater.
A cast Of forty-five persons will in
terpret the drama with all the magnifi-
cent scenery and trappings exactly as
produced at the New Theater in New
York. Washington will enjoy the dis
tinction Of being the second city in this
country outside of New York to see this
play, which won the Stratford prize of
81 800 last year in competition with more
than 300 manuscripts.
1t is a distinguished and notable piece
of work, and in the theater II proves
potently attractive in spite of the fact
that il happens to be literature as we'll;
and it has the added virtue of offering
entertainment and delight for young as
well as old
Certainly the fairy-like story of The
Pied Piper" as It is here told, with only
the initial inspiration to be credited to
Browning, cannot fail to provide charm
ing novelty for youngsters whose inter-
ests in the theater are far too little
looked after nowadays But like Peter
Pan II is a fairy tale for grownups also,
and like the Barrie fantasy, it contains
philosophy and psychology to understand
and appreciate which something more
than mere Imagination is required.
The first act, the market place OF Hame-
lin. is thing to l!nger long in memory,
with its lively crowds, beautifully man.
aged: its spirited passes between the piper
and the people. its thrcrgs of lovely chill
dren. All these combine into a series of
beautiful pictures, and contain as well
the pulse of a really dramatic clash of
interests
The Washington herald., 1911-04-23
NatfonaI-f'Naught Marietta.">

Victor Herbert's tuneful musical COM
edy, Naughty Marietta" is this weeks
attraction at the National. 1t was one
of the seasons biggest musical hits in
New York and will be presented by the
original Broadway company.
The Washington herald., 1911-04-23

Admission tickets and numbered re-
served seats Will be on sale during the
engagement at OGRAM'S DRUG STORE,
COR. 18TH ST. AND PA. AVE, at ex-
actly the same price charged I'm the reg
The Washington herald., 1911-04-23
THE WEEKS PLAYBILLS

the stage and over the footlights bearing
the prima donna, Miss Eileen Sheridan.
The comedy roles are in the hands Of
Lon Hascall, Will J. Kennedy, George
Siegman, and Vic Pasmore. Six variety
numbers are introduced. headed by Miss
Sheridan, a young monologist who is a
departure from the average entertainer
of that class. As an extra attraction for
Wednesday night there will be a wres-
Ting match between Shad Link and John
Perelli, both heavy-weights.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-23
Woman University Professor.

The first lady university professor
In Germany has just been created in
the person of Mile. Gertrude Jeanne
Wockler. Phi. D., of Berne university,
who has been appointed assistant pro-
fessor Of physics at Leipsic univer-
slty. 1t is true that year ago Coun-
tess Won der Linden. privat decent at
Bonn university, also received the
title of professor. but the Prussian
authorities opposed her nomination to
the chair OF assistant professor Of
zoology. Mile. Wockler. who has been
more successful. is a Swiss, thirty
three years of age. and will be the
youngest professor in the only Saxon
university. She has for several years
taken very active part in the femi.
nire emancipation movement.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-23
A Cooking Feat in the Air.

To cook potato pie at the top Of a
chimney three hundred feet high by
means of the heat generated in the
fires below would seem an impossible
task, yet such feat was on one occa-
sion accomplished by John Faulkner,
a famous Lancashire steeplejack
The incident was the outcome OF a
wager between Faulkner and the man
ager of Manchester gas works, who
doubted Johns statement regarding
the excessive heat.
A large iron kettle was procured.
and this. being filled with necessary in
gredients-sixty-six pounds in weight
was hoisted to the summit of the
huge chimney stack. Faulkner placed
the receptacle on the outer and cool
est side of the brickwork. but despite
this. the contents were found to be
thoroughly cooked in one hour and
twenty minutes, or ten minutes less
than the stiplated time.
Faulkner won his wager and the
pie. which. 1t is said, was slightly
burned at the bottom, was afterwards
distributed among the poor of the
district.-Bystander.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-23
Housebo.ts 70 Let.

The cult Of the houseboat has never
made much progress In this country,
for number of reasons, the chief OF
which is perhaps the liking of Ameri-
cans for speed. Besides, We are a
gregarious people. and hotels with
their crowds attract most of those
who have not the time or money
for elaborate country places.
But in England and Germany these
quiet summer floating houses are in
creasing in popularity. and a Berlin
company has this year gone into the
business on large scale of building
houseboats to let
They are built on one pattern, the
main feature of them being a roof
yeranda. to serve as dining and liv.
ing-room. Perhaps We may some time
appreciate their advantages. and our
rivers may present as attractive an
appearance as does the Thames.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-23
TAPPING LAKE OF GENEVA
Project by Which Water May Be
Brought to Paris by 3o0-Miie
Canal.

New York is not the only great city
that Is troubled by the problem OF a
water supply. Paris has so nearly
reached the limit of its convenient
supply that 1t has revived the project
Of drawing upon the water of Lake
Geneva.
This lake is in Switzerland, in the
minds of most persons, but most OF
the southern shore is French terri
tory, and although the control of the
level by the barrage at Geneva is
Switzerland's by treaty, still France
claims 1t has rights that would allow
II to lower the level by four inches
during the dry season, which is all
that is contemplated under the pres
ent plan.
The proposed canal would be over
three hundred miles long, including
many tunnels and the crossing OF
four large rivers, and would cost
about s1O0,0OO,OOO 1t has not ad-
vanced beyond the stage of discus
sion. but the need of Paris is so press
ing that 1t may yet be realized.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-23
TO PROTECT WORKS OF ART
italy Proposes to insist on Govern.
ment Certificate Of Sale for
Art Treasures.

1t Is very likely that some legisla.
tive measures will be adopted by Italy
In the near future to protect works
OF art and prevent their being stolen
from museums and picture galleries.
as the Mona Lisa" was. The min
lister OF. public instruction has been
favorably impressed by the proposal
OF Commentator Agnet, who suggests
special law giving a sort of title of
ownership to every work of art and
declaring null and void all purchases
and sales unless certain formalities
are followed. The law suggested will
be more or less as follows:
Article The competent authorities
will grant free of charge to the own
ers of art objects. such as statues.
paintings. ancient objects. etc., a spe-
cial certificate briefly describing the
object, and In the case of paintings
giving the name Of the author or the
school.
Article 2-Such objects can only be
sold and their ownership validly trans
ferred If regular Endorsement Is
made on the certificate and the sigma
ture Of the owner is authenticated by
q notary.
Article 3-The sale Of art objects
by mere delivery Is null and void.
Article 4-The sale and purchase ef.
fected without regular Endorsement
on the certificate is punishable by a
fine and Imprisonment and bona fide
possession will not be admitted as an
extenuating circumstance.
Article 5-No certificates will be
granted for art objects owned by the
state. municipalities. churches or re.
ligious and charitable institutions.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-23
Protecting Wild Animals.

An important amendment to the
game laws which goes into effect this
year is that prohibiting the sale of
game at any time. While tnis will
have no effect on the average hunter,
it will put an end to practice which
has had much to do with decreasing
the supply of wild animals and birds
In this state. The slaughter of game
in order to supply the markets has
in the past done much to aid in the
extinction Of our wild animals and
birds, and the elimination of this type
OF hunter will be most beneficial
Each year the game laws are be-
ing more strictly enforced, and the
protectors have obtained a large num-
ber of convictions. The officials are
no longer ready to overlook violations
of the law, but are making every eff.
fort to put stop to illegal hunting.
And in this work they have the moral
support of all good citizens of the
state.-Schenectady Gazette.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-23

must be kept in apple pie order II the
foreman is to retain his job. The
foreman's wife is held responsible for
the housekeeping and cooking for the
men.
Despite his habit of close supervi-
sion. he allows great freedom of ac-
tion to his most trusted higher en-
ployes. He Is often generous to peo-
pie who have NO claims upon him.
The cook at every ranch has orders
to feed every person who stops there
hungry-and to ask no questions.
Anybody who reaches one OF his
ranches at night may stable and feed
his horses. lodge in the ranch house.
and eat with the employees. without
charge and without question. A man
who needs meat may kill a sheep or
calf from Mr.. Miller's herds. provided
he uses the meat himself and does
not sell it. OF course. these things
are more than generosity; they are
a protection against the spite of
tramps and the depredations OF
thieves; but they indicate pretty
broad minded man, too.
cessity in other ways; he is known by
everybody and he has to travel thou
sands of miles alone through wild
country He is frequently held up
and robbed in consequences: but he
never attempts resistance nor reports
such incidents to the officers OF the
law. If he did. the next man who
robbed him would probably kill him.
SO he usually carries only a little
money. and charges the robberies to
profit and loss.
Once he was robbed in Pacheco
pass by a Mexican, who took $500
from him. Mr.. Miller knew the man
and reminded him that he was long
way from home and asked the high
wayman to lend him enough for ex
penses. The Mexican handed back a
$40 gold piece and disappeared. Sew
eral years later Mr.. Miller saw him
on the street in Hanford and offered
him $50.
81 borrowed this from you once.
he said.
81 never saw you before" said the
Mexican.
"Oh. yes. you did. borrowed s2C
from you in Pacheco pass. three
years ago."
And he made him take II.
But he Is q fighter. too. He has
'lawed" more. AZ the old-timers say
than any man ON the coast. He EN-
ploys an attorney In nearly every
town near his ranches, and he vii
night any legal dispute to tho last re
sort.
Gilpin observer., 1911-11-23
The Useful Verb "ro Get"

There is no word. long or short, In
the English language capable of per-
forming so much labor in clear, in
telligible sense as the verb to get;
and here is an old-time specimen OF
its capabilities:
81 got on horseback within ten min.
utes after after got your letter. When
got to Canterbury got a chaise for
town; but 1 got wet through before l
got to Canterbury and have got such
cold as shall not be able to get
rid of in hurry. l got to the treasury
about noon, but first Of all l got
shaved and dressed l soon got into
the secret Of getting n memorial before
the board, but l could not get an
answer then; however, l got intelli.
gence from the messenger that l
should most likely get one the next
morning. As soon as got back to my
inn | got my supper. When l got up
In the morning l got my breakfast
and then got myself dressed that
might get out in time to get an answer
to my memorial. As soon as got II
] got into the first chaise and got tc
Canterbury by o'clock. and abou,
tea time got home"