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The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
THE WEEKS PLAYBILLS.
The NatiOnal-Otis Sktnu~,

The NatiOnalHOtis Skinner in ..Sire -
Sire" the new play in which Otis
Skinner comes to the National Theater
this week, was one of the most pro-
nounced successes of the past season in
Paris. II comes from the pen of Henri
Lavedan. who is best known in this
country as the author of The Duel" in
which Otis Skinner gave a powerful and
impressive performance.
Sire has apparently been selected by
Charles Frohman for Mr.. SINNERS use,
since the leading role Is one for which
he alone among American actors is
ideally equipped.
The drama was inspired by the pathetic
story of the lost dauphin. the lamented
little heir to the throne of France whose
disappearance in the bloody days of the
French revolution is one of the historical
mysteries that always make a profound
appeal to the imagination. The fate Of
the little Louis XVII has been the sub
ject of countless romances, but Henri
Lavedan. the author of '.Sire" has
treated the theme from new and origi-
nal viewpoint The dauphn figures in
Sire merely as a myth. ghoStly in
ffuence of the past. He is not seen in
the flesh. but is impersonated by a whim-
sical impoStor.
The period of the play is that of the
days Of Louis Philippe. half. a century
after the reign of terror. The opening
of the play discloses the home Of the
Countess de Saint-Salbi, who cherishes
the firm conviction that the dauphin is
still alive. and worships his memory as
the rightful king of France with an al
most religious fervor. Her belief that
he will return to his own people has
become an obsession, a monomania with
her. In order to cure the countess of
her delusion. which has reached a dan
gerous crisis, her doctor and her spiritual
A rowing adventurer and jack-at-all-
to the Bourbon line of kings. happens
lette, who proves to be exactly the right
man for the amiable plotters' purpose.
The undertaking which they propose to
appeals to Roulette Immediately, as he
garrett At one time during his vicissi-
actor In the booths and obscure theaters
onic temperament, and with q few artftl
to middle age. The resemblance is
part Of the royal wanderer under the
pose upon the confidence Of the credu.
lous countess
The meeting between the countess and
Roulette. masquerading a. the dauphin,
= impressive ana convtncing. She . COM.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
Empress Theater.

To-day and Monday at the Empress
Theater, 41S Ninth street, will be shown
the first time in the world the most real
istic motion picture ever produced, "Buf-
faIo Bill.'' the popular hero and Indian
fighter There are more than 5000 feet
of film in this great picture, with action
from the start to the end. Indian maid
ems, Indian chiefs. Indian camp life, and
beautiful Indian maidens are shown like
they have never before been pictured. In
order that their patrons may see this
great picture first. the Empress manage
ment made a large extra expenditure.
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pietely deluded and believes implicitIv
III the authenticity of the parsonage that
roulette counterfeits. Falling upon her
knees before him, sshe calls him Sire. "
Roulette. swept off his feet by this re-
ceptlon. fails to obey the instructions of
'he doctor. who had ordered him to dis
appear after the first :audience." She
gives MIN the shelter of her roof be-
SLOWS upon him all of her property, and
equips him with the means to project
the war of restoration. Roulette. who
IS good-hearted rapscalIion. basks in
the sunshine of this unexpected prosperi-
V- incidentally he falls in love with the
countess maid and does not wish to
leave her proximity. This is one of the
causes of his undoing. The countess dis
covers him embracing the maid, learns
that he has been nothing but strollins
player. and sends him away. bidding him
10 De little worthy of the noble soul
that he had pretended to be.
Stricken with remorse, Roulette throws
himself heart and soul into the revoIu-
tons OF 1sS and enrolls himself as a
conspirator against Louis Philippe. In
the midst of the fighting that ensues in
the streets of Paris, he is wounded BY a
saber cut while protecting a royalist
omeer from the mob. The countess, hay-
ing learned Of his valor. orders him
brought to her house where he is re-
lnstated for his heroism, which she
deems worthy of true king. The cur
tain falls upon the vindication of Rou.
lette as man Of innate nobility of char
acter.
BelascO-"The Chocolate Soldier"
After having listened to the Straus
music at dances, in cafes, and even on
barrel organs. We are to have 1.-The
Chocolate Soldier" at last, and with the
full strength Of the Whitney Opera Com
pany. We are promised not only the cast
which sang the opera in New York, Bos.
ton. and Philadelphia. but an orchestra
of soloists that is to do full credit to
the masterful score which Oscar Straus.
looked upon to-day as the greatest COM
poser Of light music in Europe, has writ
ten to fit the brilliant satire of George
Bernard Shaw.
For sknow ye that The Chocolate Sol
der" Is Arms and the Man" set to
music. We have the words OF the most
famous musical and dramatic critics in
London and New York that in the tram
sition Of the Shaw satire into German
and back again into English, all the
Shavfan favor has been maintained. All
London is saying to-day that The
Chocolate Soldier" with its coherent.
witty story and its brilliant music. re.
wives memories Of the old days Of Gil
bert & Sullivan. Tho staid old '.Thun-
derer" said that the old Savoy proluc-
lions were brought TO mind BY the music,
which. though Light in aecordance w1tAI
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
The Cosmos.

Heading the Cosmos bill this week are
the Four Saxolfans in a novel musical
production. These men are masters Of the
saxaphone. which they use in four differ
ent sizes. producing organ and orchestral
effects that are at once unexpected and
pleasing A tenor saxaphone solo on
a silver instrument Is said to be unusually
effective. Cooke and Meyers. in q novelty
comedy acrobatic act along German lines
and ideas; the La Czoixes, in q singing.
dancing. and character change Offering:
Marie Victoria. q high-class operate and
character singing comedienne: McI.ain
en- Mack, Q 1Aat AoA yo0nel comedy
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
The Plaza.

At the Plaza to-day the usual Sunday
double bill will include THE Test of
Friendship said to be a thriller: an ex-
citing Western photoplay. The Heart OF
an Indian Mother" and two splendid bio
graph comedies. Messrs. Wallace and
Harkins will be heard in a complete
change of songs. Monday and Thursday
of every week are the regular biograph
days at the Plaza. the days on which
these popular pictures are first shown in
any theater.
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The Casino.

An excellent bill of vaudeville acts
has been engaged for the Casino Theater
this week. The headline feature will be
the appearance of Clinton Amos. Hope
Gage, and company in a quick-fire comedy
sketch entitled Mrs. Scarrett's Burglar"
Another feature of interest will be the
musical Stoddards. the principal musician
being advertised As the absent-minded
professor" The Stoddards play an ex-
traordinary number of instruments.
many of them being novelties The Bick-
nells. whirlwind and eccentric dancers,
are one of the seasons novelties. Prof.
Forests trained dogs are said to be the
last word in canine intelligence and train
ing-these particular dogs being three
superb collies. said to be verita-
BILE acrobats. Welt and Casino. singing
and talking comedians. have an exclusive
act to Offer and are said to be a laugh
ing cure for the most respondent Jack
Lewis, the well-known chSDacter singing
comedian. is in a class by himself his
new songs being sung, acted. and cos
TUNED in character. The motion picture
plays, both comedies and dramas. will,
as usual, be an attractive feature of the
Casino performance.
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The Majestic.

Another big novel and feature pro-
gramme is booked for the Majestic Thea
ter this week. The appearance Of Bert
Swan and his sensational aquatic act,
which includes performing alligators,
will no doubt be welcome news to the
many patrons of this house who missed
seeing this act when here before. On
Friday night. in addition to his regular
act. Mr.. Swan will attempt to break all
underwater endurance records, and will
also give his wonderful feat Of sleeping
under water The Imperial Trio, novelty
comedy singing act, carrying all special
scenery. is another big number. and
comes direct from New York. Edmund
Warren and company. IN a sketch. en-
titled ''The Adventurer:" Baker and Cor
nella, the merry mirth-makers. frolics.
travestists, and acrobatics; Gertrude Max
well, spectacular singing act, introduc-
ing THE Shower Of Cold" which act
has caused much talk in the big vaude-
VILE theaters: Ethel Hamond. singing
and talking, and the Majestograph will
conclude the performance with some Of
the latest pictures.
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Robert Blossoms Policy.

One Of the actors who has steered clear
Of New York this year is Robert Edeson.
He has found suflicient profit on the road
to absent himself from the metropolis
for year or more. HIS new play. Where
the Trail Divides." has had . succeasful
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15

Georgia Campers. ten colored people. in
an act that is a scream from start to
finish. They do everything that was ever
done in the song and dance line, and
then some.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
The Virginia..

Four great pictures will be shown at
the Virginia to-day. the feature of the lot
being LAS the Master Orders This is
picture play dealing with jealousy. which
leads to divorce, with final reunion that
leads one to believe that the parties con-
cerned live happily ever afterward. The
court scene. where the decree of divorce
is granted, is said to be a most pathetic
one.
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musical duo. and ALI Wheeler. the
unique singing comedian, should make up
pleasing bill.
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The Gayety-Burle.aue.

Fred Irwin's Majestics will be the at
traction at the Gayety Theater all this
week. Fancy six complete sets of fairy
landlike scenery. with dazzling electrical
effects and costumes that taxed the de-
signer and beggars description. Most
conspicuous among the fifty artists are
Gus Fay. the popular German come
dian: Joe Hollander. Miss Florence
Bennett the charming comedienne. and
many others, with a chorus Of trained
voices that goes to make up the great
Majestics. In the roster Of the company
the names Of the following well-known
performers will be found: West and Ben
ton, "Alota" Frank Farron (the boy
Caruso), Evelyn Walker Fay. Edith Hol-
lander. Edith Shaw, and many Others
Two new comedies-''The Americans in
Paris and 1.-The Seminary Girls'-is the
vehicle which introduces this gigantic
company
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15

at the old Astley's circus in London and
other Old-time circuSeS.
While the Nelson's are more wonderful
to-day than ever. doing acrobatic stunts
of srch bewildering intricacy and skill
that one wonders how it is possible for
the human body to stand such a strain:
they are no longer enough for a whole
show. They are. however, easily one of
the greatest stellar attractions, ami
without them any circus is. indeed. in
complete. Washington people will have
an opportunity of seeing the Nelson's the
week beginning January 16. when they
appear here with the great Royal Sc
Adams indoor circus at the Convention
Hall. The Royal & Adams show not
only has this star troupe. but. in addi-
ton, q great and splendid array of cir
Gus talent gathered from all parts of tho
world. The performance will be under
the direction of and for the benefit Of
Almas Temple. Mystic Shrine.
The Washington herald., 1911-01-15
The Arcade.

season. that between Georgetown and
Catholic University quints. will take
place in the Arcade auditorium next
Wednesday evening.
The Blue and Gray players have been
working hard since their defeat at the
hands of New York University last
week. and will present a stronger line
up in the game with their local rivals
next Wednesday evening. In Catholic
University, Georgetown will have a
worthy opponent, il the past record Of
the team can be taken into considera-
ton. The Brookland boys have shown
remarkable form in the short period
they have been together, and to man
feel confident that they will come out
on the long end Of the score.
The midweek session of the ballroom,
which happens to fall on the same even
ing. will be extended until a late hour.
in order to accommodate those who wish
to attend the basketball game in the
auditorium. An especially attractive pro-
gramme will be rendered by the or
chestra.
Royal 4 Adams Indoor Circus.
Among all the illustrious names in the
annals Of the circus. there Is perhaps
none to-day that dates back further than
that of the Nelson family of acrobats.
The Nelson family began its career
nearly two centuries ago in Europe.
which at that time was alive with small
circuses. modest little affairs compared
to the gigantic aggregations Of to-day,
but all Of them furnishing a very popu-
lar form Of amusement. The feats Of
the Nelson family alone were sufhcient
in those days to draw great crowds
wherever they went. Indeed. up to with
In fifty years ago a family like the Nell
sops was almost all that was needed to
Comprise the sole drawing card Of the
little wagon shows Of that period. p. T.
Barnum was still confining his activities
to the conduct Of museums In New York
fifty years ago.
Thus we have the famous Nelson fam
lily OF to-day tracing an unbroken line
ase back to the famous Nelson family
Iwto voa the plaudtts Of the multitude
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Nordica Concert Tomorrow.

In a programme that has rarely been
equaled in range. beauty. or popular
ity, Nine. Lillian Nordica, the fore
most American prima donna. will make
her only appearance in concert in this
city this season, at the Columbia The
ater. tomorrow afternoon. Assisting her
will be the eminent basso. Myron W.
Whitney, and f. Romayne Simmons, who
will preside at the piano. The demand
for seats for this engagement has been
unprecedented. and comes as a httlnGs
recognition of the diva's triumphS recent
ly in Paris. Berlin. and Boston. which
left no doubt as to her being at the
zenith OF her powers. The programme
for to-morrow's concert follows:
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-09-15
Treasurer ef Water Company
Here.

Mr.. L. H. Fuller. nf Boston. Mass.
Treasurer of the Paris Water Com
pany,w as in the city Wednesday the
guest of Manager Newton Mitchell
and was inspecting the plant of the
local company. Mr.. Mitchell had out
the members of the fire department
testing the water pressure. The visit
of Mr.. Fuller was not of an official
nature he being enroute from Boston
to Texas where he will visit son and
will later 60 to California. However.
the question proposed recently by May
or Hinton to add a number of feet to-
the stand-pipe to increase the water
pressure. was laid before him. 1t is
not known what action the officials of
the company will take in the matter,
but the movement will be strongly
urged by the city officials.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-09-15
Bourbon Horses Win.

Bourbon horses are winning blue
ribbons at the State Fair in Louisville
this week. Harmon, the yearling stall
lion, owned by Collins & Redmon. of
near North Middletown, won the first
premium Monday, and Forrest Maiden,
owned by Mr.. Sanford Carpenter, of
Millersburg, also won a blue ribbon.
The handsome two-year-old roadster
stallion, Charming King. belonging to
Mr.. H. A. Power. of Paris, was award
ed first premium also. He was exhibit
ed by Mr.. Allie Jones. This Nurse was
awarded two first premiums at the
Bourbon Fair last week.
Of the exhibit of Bourbon horses
Wednesday ,he Louisville Times says
when crowds Kissed their disap-
prevail of the judges decision in the
combined harness and saddle horses
ring, for stations of any age. last
night, they did not realize that their
favorite, Roosevelt owned by Collins
& Redmon, of North Middletown. KY,
had false tail. and that this marve-
lous horse was disqualified and the rib
bon awarded w. M. and A. G. Jones
marvel King
A. G. Jones' Charming King took
second premium in the light harness
stallion class and Marvel King captur-
ed the ribbon in the ring for four
yearold stations. S. c. Carpenter s
Beautyspot also won blue tie.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-09-15
Pooling Plan Formulated.

The executive board Of the Burley
Tobacco Society was in session the
greater part of Tuesay, discussing the
ten-year pooling plan and establishment
of mammoth tobacco mandatory in
which growers will be the principal
stockholders, with Millionaire James
b. Haggin as financial bracer of the
deal.
g. B. Bergman manager of Hag.
gins 5000 acre farm, Elemendorf, and
personal representative of MIR. Hag-
gin, and Higgins Attorney, John T.
Shelby, and Col. John R. Allen, repre-
senting the society. were present and
went over the entire proposition.
During the day an agreement was
reached between James B. Haggin,
the most extensive grower of white
hurley in the world and the Burley
Society by which Mr.. Haggin consent
ed to pool his five hundred acre Do
duct this year and whatever he pro-
duces in the next ten years in the Bur-
ley Society. If this is done it will as
sure pool of this years crop.
Many of the biggest producers in
Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana have as
sured the Burley Society that when
Haggin Joined they would sign the
ten-year pooling arrangement now
under consideration, and will take
stock in the two and a quarter-million
dollar warehouse proposed to be built
at Lexington urder mutual arrange
ments by growers themselves.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-09-15
Valuation of Kentucky Realty.

Before the close of this year there
will be paid into the State Treasury
50. 232, 269.77 in taxes from the Sher-
ifs, which will be used duling 1912 to
help defray the expenses of the state.
Nearly as much money is received
from tEe'coip orations for their fran
chise taxes, etc., so that in 1912 there
will be more money or the new dimin-
stration, Democratic or Republican, to
spend than has ever been in the Treas
ury before.
There has been large increase in
the valuation of real property and per-
sonal property during this administra-
ton, but the expenses of the Govern
ment were much larger than in former
years because the Legislature has been
more liberal in appropriating money,
and because the expenses of operating
the machinery of the state became in
crease by moving into the new capitol.
1t is intended that each county pay
it's share, and the State Board of
EQUALIZATION was created for that pur-
share. Sometimes there seems to be a
hardship placed on one county, while a
neighboring county gets off with q
lighter load of taxation, but on the
whole the work of the State Boards of
Equalization has been very satisfac-
tory.
Bourbon county ranks as the fifth
richest county in the Commonwealth
with property valuation of ST., 272, 087
and the amount of taxes which she
will pay into the State Treasury will
amount to the sum of $86, 10000.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-09-15

With a crowd numbering fully
twelve thousand people in ATTENDANCE,
the Ninth District Democratic Barbe-
cue, held near Carlisle yesterday, pass
ed off auspiciously. The early morning
trains passing through this city carried
manv extra coaches to accommodate
the large number of passengers that
attended.
Specials were run from all branches
of the road and passed through Paris
crowded to the guards. The early
trains carried such celebrities as Sena-
tor McCreary, of Richmond, Demo-
cratic candidate for Governor, and his
running mate, Hon. E. j. McDermott,
of Louisville, and prominent poll
ticians from every section of the
State, while others went through in
automobiles.
AddIe sses were made by Democratic
leaders of this and other states. From
this point fully three hundred tickets
were sold over the L. & N. while a
:rge number who attended the barbes
c1e went in automobiles.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-09-15
"The Fortune Hunter" at Lex
ingfOn.

1.-The Fortune Hunter" Messrs.
Cohan and Harris production of Win
chell Smiths delightful comedy of
rural life, will be offered for a return
engagement at the Lexington Opera
House for two nights Monday and
Tuesday September 18 and 10, with
Tuesday matinee.
Fred Niblo, one of Americas best
comedians SIS Nathaniel Duncan who
develops an unknown business acumen
during the working out Of the scheme
of fortune hunting heads the cast of
competent players.
The old druggist inventor, whose
daughter is an unconscious incentive
in the building of Nat Duncan's
character, is played by Frank Bacon,
the veteran actor of character parts.
The daughter. Betty, is portrayed by
Miss Josephine Coban Of the famous
-Four Cohans." The scheming friend,
Harry Kellogg. Wall street broker,
is taken by Daniel Hamilton. The
rGral sheriff. who believes all matri-
mony is a failure. played by Frank
Bouman, the banker "Blinkey" Lock-
wood. whose fortune is the basis of the
scheme played by Noah Berry. and the
bankers daughter. ty Miss Lento
Fulwell are the other principal parts
of the comedy.
The play relates the experiences in
keeping store and making love of a
youthful ne'er-do-well who is pushed
out into the world to seek his fortune
and ends by earning it. Two acts tras-
pire in drug store the second show
ing a rundown old fashioned establish
ment in sleepy Pennsylvania town,
and the third a smart "Phramacy"
that succeeds as a result of the young
hero's enterprise.
1.-The Fortune Hunter" played rec
ord breaking engagements in New
York and Chicago and created a new
record for popularity never before
equalec in the stage history of non.
music plays. The play is handsomely
staged. Ct
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1911-09-15
Kentuckian Dies in Indiana.

Mr.. Claude Chinn, aged IS years. a
gallant Confederate soldier who serv-
ed during the war in the command of
Gen. John H. Morgan, died Tuesday in
Indianapolis, Ind, from an operation
with was performed several days ago
in the hope of saving his life. He
formerly lived in Lexington, from
which city he moved about six years
ago to Marion, Ind, where he engaged
in the mercantile business. During
the war he was wounded in the right
leg. and the injury never entirely heal
ed and the amputation of this member
was the direct cause of his death.