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New-York tribune., 1912-02-18
'Cy9TL SCOTT nv THE EgTZED CRLF
1T DRLY SY717ERZPE

not enough good actors to supply these
theatres with first class companies. In
all Europe and the United States there
are not dramatists enough capable OF
supplying them with good plays, for II
must be borne in mind that these the
atres are also sources OF supply for otner
theatres throughout the land. Medioc-
rity. therefore, comes to such rescue as
there may be.
Acting is an art. Perhaps the truth is
hotter EXPRESSED in this form: There is
an art Of acting, and some actors under-
stand IT, But. however that may oe'
playgoing is getting to be a dlflcul'
business; more difficult than shopping
although il is said, and commonly be-
Iieved. that a large portion Of the COM
munity regards shopping as an amuse-
ment. If you so once week to the
theatre II will take you all the season TO
visit once each Of the producing the
atres. If you 60 twice a week through
the season you will probably consider
Yourself an enthusiastic supporter OF
the drama. If you go three times
week there should be an inquiry into
your mental condition-assuming that
you pay for your tickets and that you
60 the rounds of the playhouses.
Some ingenious statistician has re-
ported that there Is new playgoinG
public every five years. That is only
% hot ha
require only five years in which to wear
out your interest in plays and acting
an appalling confession to be heard by
those who are responsible for the reign
of mediocrity in the theatrical world.
A large roportion-nobody knows how
large, but it must be a very large pro-
portion-of the support Of the play
houses in New York comes from persons
who select their evening or matinee
entertainment on chance. The daily
advertisements give them no guidance
beyond the name Of the star and the
name of the play. Does anybody care
to know who wrote the play, or where,
or whether a play by this author or that
is to be seen? The theatrical announce
ments yield no reply. 1t is possible that
the number of play patrons who distin
guish between Augustus Thomas and
John Smith, between Pinero and Xerxes
Robinson, is not enormous. Ask any
ten persons who bought seats for a per-
formance last night the name of the
author of the play. Perhaps one OF the
ten will answer correctly and promptly
Perhaps more could give the answer IL
the particulars were not generally con-
cealed. They are given on the pro-
grammes but programme lore seems not
to dwell in the mind. And, after all, the
point is that persons who seek such in
formation are not otherwise assisted to
1t by the managers, unless in the furtive
literature of press agents.
Nor is the public always assisted by
advertised excerpts from the writings Of
dramatic critics. Too often these ex-
cerpts are misleading. Phrases are some
times quoted without regard to the con-
text. and made 10 do duty as favor
able opinion which the critic may never
have written and never implied. The
words were in his article, but in no such
connection as the theatre may ask the
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18
New and Old Theatrical Attractions for the Coming Week

John Barrymore and Hattie Williams.
Preceded by Miss Barrymore and company
In revival of Cousin Kate" On Febru-
ary 26 Mrs. Fiske and the Manhattan Com
pany will present Lady Patricia" by Ru-
dolph Besier. In the supporting company
are Lester Faber. Shelley Hull, Henry
Stephenson, Ernest stallard, Cyril Young,
Lewis Howard, Emily Fit2roy and Maud
Gilbert.
Fulton Theatre.-Elsle Ferguson begins
tomorrow her tenth week in New York
as Dolly Madison in "The First Lady
in the Land" Here is distinguished sue
cess won on merit. Rarely has great merit
been the accompaniment OF great charm.
But here are exquisite charm and high
comedy acting Of the highest order. Here,
too, clever and amusing play, a comedy
that is distinctly American in the best
sense Of that comprehensive mood-a play
and an actress that people go TO see again
and again. Miss Ferguson's art Is not only
exquisite, but 1t reveals to those who can
see possession of power. No figure on
the stage has ever been more delightful
than Dolly Madison. as Elsie Ferguson
plays her. Miss Fergusons Tooth perferm-
ance in New York OF this captivating part
will be given on Saturday evening. March ..
Gaiety Theatre. - Augustin MacHugh's
melodramatic farce. "ofrcer $685." Wallace
Eddinger and George Nash play with spirit
the parts OF millionaire and a burglar.
Grand Opera House. - Monday night
Chauncey olcott will begin the third and
last week Of his engagement Of "Macush-
Ia" a romantic Irish drama by Rida John
son Young. The play has been staged by
Henry Miller. There are, OF course. many
melodies and songs interspersed through
out the action OF the play
Harris Theatre.-"The Talker." new
drama by Marion Fairfax. with Tully Mar
shall In the leading part.
Herald Square Theatre.-Return for the
Lenten season of Walter Brownies morality
play "Everywoman." with practically the
same cast which was seen In New York
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18

Angln in A. T.. w. Mason's comedy
Green Stockings" H. Reeves-Smith and
Maude Granger are In the cast
Maxine Elliotts Theatre-Novel and in
teresting play, "The Bird OF Paradise" I,
scene, the Hawaiian Islands. to which the
spectators seem transported-a pleasing
experience I'm these chill days. Very good
acting. and. in Laurette Taylor's case. n
quite remarkable impersonation. Decidedly
a play TO be seen. This Is the first New
York production Of Oliver Morosco, the
well known California manager. 1t is so
well done in all respects that New York
will be eager to see whatever he puts on
next.
New Amsterdam Theatre. Last week OF
Eugene Walters four-act play, THE Trail
Of the Lonesome Pine" with Charlotte
Walker. A special production of "Oliver
Twist" with a carefully chosen cast, VIII
be given on February 2s. In the cast VIII
be Nat Goodwin. Lyn Harding, Constance
Collier, Marie Doro and other prominent
players.
Playhouse. George Broadhursts popular
play, Bought and Paid For" continues
TO attract large audiences to the Play
house. The original cast of players, all OF
whom were unusually well chosen, has not
been changed.
Republic Theatre.-w. C. De Miles new
drama. The Woman" an up-to-date play
whose scenes are set in startlinely reaiis-
tic style and with details not usually
thought o: in stage productions.
Thirty-ninth Street Theatre.-Lewis Wal
ler's production of "a Butterfly. on the
Wheel" with Madge Titheradse In the
cast A play that has aroused considerable
interest, partly for itself. partly on ac-
count OF its acting, and largely on account
of the skill and care used In It's produc-
ton.
wallacks Theatre. e.-George Arllss In
Louis N Parkers drama, 'Disraeh." A
play that Affords George ArlIss the mos,
distinguished role Of his career. So far
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vey no more information than that he
may be found at such and such a place.
You may have seen him a few months
ago in a serious play. Now. after taking
your seat you discover him in farce.
or the sticks in his company may have
been drawn from a wood yard, II the
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18
NEW PRODUCTIONS.

Monday Night, February 10, at
Days Theatre, Cyril Scott In "The
Fatted Calf" comedy by Arthur
Hopkins.
Monday Night, February 1s, at the
New York Theatre, the kinemacolor
pictures Of the Durbar at Delhi.
Monday night, February 10, at the
Irving Place Theatre, Adolf Link in
Fritz Friedman's "Thc Meyers"
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18

cast was not made in a foundry. Per-
haps the ticket buyer is guided by the
advice OF his friends. He is fortunate
man IL his friends taste harmonizes with
his own. The visitor from out Of town
comes daily in thousands. He does not
look up the back numbers of the news
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18

Academy Of Music-"The Heir TO the
Hoorah," Paul Armstrong; Western play,
will form the weeks attraction and will be
played by the favorites Of the Academy's
stock company.
Belasco Theatre. - David Warfeld, in
David Belasco's play, "The Return of Peter
Grimm" Some Of Belasco's most subtle
work as a stage magician appears in this
play
Casino Theatre.-Max Reinhardts word
less play, with musical accompaniment
"Sumurun." An Oriental episode, staged
and costumed In the manner OF the new
naturalism.
Century Theatre.-"The Garden Of Allah" :"
a dramatization of Robert Hichens's novel
Desert scenery and sky effects unusual.
Golfers Comedy Theatre-Scotch players
in Graham Mofats sprightly comedy.
''Bunty Pulls the Strings" Molly Pearson
as Bunty gives a vigorous, humorous char
acterization OF housewifely young woman
with string-pulling proclivities. Vera Pole
now has the part OF Susie Simpson in place
Of Jean Caddell.
Criterion Theatre.-Louis Mann in "Ele-
waiting Husband" Although Ethel Barry
more and her company in Barrie's "A Slice
of Life" and Davies Cousin Kate" comes
to this theatre on February 2s. Mr.. Mann
is negotiating for another theatre and is
making every effort to stay in New York.
even To the extent Of threatening TO pitch
a tent IN Long Acre Square and play in
that-which would be novel and even inter-
esting IL the weather should suddenly mod
crate.
Days Theatre.-To-m night Cyril
Scott In Arthur Hopkins's Optimistic COM
edy," '"The Fatted Calf" in which theories
about mental suggestion are overcome by
common sense. Frank Hatch and May Mil
10y are in the cast
Empire Theatre.-Ethel Barrymore in a
new one-act burlesque. "A Slice OF Life"
by ], M. Barrie. with Ethel Barrymore,
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18

Astor Theatre Last week of Raymond
Hitchcock. in "The Red Widow" A popu-
lar musical play.
Broadway Theatre.-Weber and Fields's
jubilee revival in Hockey Pokey" and
"Bunty Bulls and Strings" The jubilee
company includes Weber. Fields. Lillian
Russell Fay Templeton. William Collier,
Bessie Clayton, John T. Kelly and frankie
Bailey. all of the old Music Hall days. and
George Beban Ada Lewis Helena Collier
Garrick and Charles Mitchell, newcomers
to the organization. The Weberfelds re-
union has been the unique event of the
present theatrical season.
George NJ. Cohan's Theatre.-George NJ.
Cohan's popular musical piece. THE Little
city over
Globe Theatre.-Eddie Foy, in over the
River" The cabaret scene, beginning to-
morrow will be presided over by t. Roy
music hall dances of the wiggly variety are
danced by NJ. Maurice and Mile. d'Har-
VILE.
Lyric Theatre-The romantic opera, Lit
tie Boy Blue" Gertrude Bryan has made
herself popular in the leading role OF
Scotch lassie.
Manhattan Opera House.-Minstrels
holds sway for a week, under the leader
ship of Lew Dockstader, who is bringing
his own trained minstrel company.
Park Theatre. The Quaker Girl" mu-
steal comedy. with Ina Claire and clifton
Crawford.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18

papers to learn what was printed about
the plays at thirty theatres, or even one
of the thirty He follows the counsel of
an acquaintance, or maybe, the hotel
clerk, or trusts to luck. The boldly pro-
claimed Best Play in Twenty Years
may seem to him one of, the worst in his
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18

this piece holds the record for the longest
run OF the season.
West End Theatre-A last week In New
York OF THE Million" the racing farce
that has spent season at the downtown
theatres The cast and production are un-
changed.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18

experience. or but an Indifferent thing
indifferently performed. At any rate,
he must choose between the thirty, ana
next season ne must choose between
thirty-six!
Consider the case in another way.
Classifying the principal theatres Ia
Manhattan as producing, "one week
and variety" the following figures ap'
pear:
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18

This was the count yesterday. What
will 1t be tomorrow morning? A. W.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18
STAGE NOTES.

I'm Berlin Mr.. Lee Shubert purchased
new play. named The Five Frankfurters'
which in due course he will produce in the
United States" says the writer OF The
Drama Of the Day in THE London Daiu
Telegraph" In order TO avoid misappre'
hension in Coney Island and other arus'S
centres, II may be explained In advanes
that 1.-The Five Frankfurters' are the n's
brothers Rothschlld, OF the first quarter Of
the nineteenth century.
or all the plays under the stars "Otnelio
is to be Sir Herbert Trees next production
The announcement calls TO mind w. 9.
Gilbert's famous remark on the first nEh'
of Trees Hamlet at the Haymarket Tnea.
tire, in 1892 Funny without being vulgar.
1t is said that Laurence Irving may be the
Iago. Phyllis Neilson-Terry is TO be the
Desder:S.a.
Eden Phillpotts is another Of the novelists
to dramatize a book OF his own. His story
called "The Secret Woman" is being maos
into play. An English critic says: ="
should call forth acting powers OF no or
dinary. kind, and the actress who is chosen
10 undertake the character OF Mrs. RedveIs
will be fortunate indeed II she succeeds ID
realizing its possibilities to the full"
Margaret Anglin Is now planning TO plv
duce Mr.. sheldon's new play. "EgypI
next season.
or Martin Harvey's experience W''A
"CEdipus Rex" which Max Reinhardt ptv
duced for him recently at Covent Garosp
Opera House, THE London Globe" say.
ut has been proved to the clearest OF az
demonstrations. the box Office. that Cree
tragedy at covent Garden is what the puD
lie wants We are bold enough to irnasin'
that little more Greek and a little -
Reinhardt would not jeopardizs the ~
ceys ~ n. suhxsnnsnt ventura
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18

walIacks Theatre.-George Arllss. In
Louis N. Parker's drama, 'Disraeh" A
play that Affords George Arliss the most
distinguished role Of his career. 80. far
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18
MUSICAL PLAYS.

Astor Theatre.-Last week of Raymond
Hitchcock. in "The Red Widow" A popu-
lar musical play.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18
COMEDY AND DRAMA.

Academy Of Music.-"The Heir to the
Hoorah," Paul Armstrong; Western play,
will form the weeks attraction and will be
played by the favorites of the Academy's
stock company
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18

Belasco Theatre. - David Warfeld, in
David Beiasco's play, ''The Return of Peter
Grimm" Some Of Belascos most subtle
work as stage magician appears in this
nlaY
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18

Margaret Anglin Is now planning to pro,
duce Mr.. sheldons new play. "EsypI
next season.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18

Park Theatre. THE Quaker Girl" a mu-
steal comedy. with Ina Claire and clifton
Crawford. 49,
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18

Casino Theatre.-Max Reinhardts word
less play, with musical accompaniment
"Sumurun." An Oriental episode. staged
and costumed In the manner OF the new
naturalism.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18

George NJ. Cohan's Theatre.-George NJ.
Cohan's popular musical piece. "The Little
Millionaire" has developed Cohanites the
city over
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18

Empire Theatre.-Ethel Barrymore in
new one-act burlesque. "A Slice OF Life"
by ], M. Barrie. with Ethel Barrymore.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18

Harris Theatre.-"The Talker." a new
irama by Marion Fairfax. with Tully Mar
shall In the leading part.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18

Herald Square Theatre.-Return for the
Lenten season of Walter Brownies morality
play "Everywoman." with practically the
same cast which was seen In New York
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18

Manhattan Opera House.-Minstrelsy
holds sway for a week, under the leader
ship OF Lew Dockstader, who is bringing
his own trained minstrel company
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18

Lyric Theatre.-The romantic opera, Lit
tie Boy Blue" Gertrude Bryan has made
herself popular in the leading role OF a
Scotch lassie.
New-York tribune., 1912-02-18

Century Theatre.-"The Garden Of Allah,
a dramatization Of Robert Hichens's novel.
Desert scenery and sky effects. unusual.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-08
]. A. DICE GETS $1,000
Last of Gas Company's Damage Suits
Are Settled.

The last of the gas company's dam
age suits resulting from the Seventh
street fire cistern explosion in 1909,
was settled today when Jacob A. Dice
accepted 1000 in full payment for
his injuries. The gas company and
the city will share equally in the pay
ment of the Judgment.
A week ago four of the five cases
pending against the gas company and
city We're compromised, while a sixth
case had been disposed of in the
courts. Edwin McKeeVer, who repre-
scented Dice in the case admitted to-
day that settlement of the claim
had been made with the gas company
and city.
After the Seventh street explosion,
the city paid Dice's hospital and doc
tor bills. The man had been a street
laborer for several years and when he
was able to return to work, he was
promoted to fOremanship. 1t is said
that it was the consideration and kind
treatment which the city showed Dice
that largely affected the settlement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-08
Half of Ford Youngsters Are
at Orphans Home.
Happy at Thought of Leaving
Old Quarters.
FORD REVIEWS OLD PROMISE
But Court Does Not Take His
Word for 1t.
Mrs. Ford Has Five Less
Mouths to Feed.

Five of the ten Ford children-three
girls and two boys-were today sent tc
the Orphans Home by an order issue1
by Probate Judge Schoch. 1t was be-
cause of the failure of Frank Ford. the
father, to provide for his family tina;
caused the court to hunt new home
for the children.
In the probate court this morning
Ford promised to pay $40 "a month &c
the support of the children. But Ford
has made other promises to the court
and he has sometimes gone to jail FOL
forgetting to observe them. If For
should manifest a new ambition. how
ever the court will not make it's order
permanent and the stay of the children
in the Orphans Home will be but tenn
porary.
On several occasions Mrs. Ford has
complained to the courts that her hus-
band didn't support the family. Whe1;
the weather was cold and the gas LOW
Mrs. Ford found it necessary to support
herself and the 10 little ones. When
the weather was hot, Ford sought cool
er climate. But AIRS. Ford just stuck
to the wash tub and ironing board alsd
paid the rent and bought the grocer
les. as best she could. Sometimes the
elder of the children brought home rath-
er modest earnings-and sometimes
Ford came home to visit his family
and eat groceries his wife and
children had bought.
Now Mrs. Ford has five less mouths
to feed and in the home at 1910 Logan
street there are five less kiddies tC
clothe. Added to this relief is the
solemn promise of the father and hus-
band that he will provide some re Il
money for the care of the youngstero
and today Mrs. Ford sings a new Song
she works at the tub.
The five children who were taken IL.
the home are: Willie. aged s years; Lee
nora, aged IL; Gladys, aged 8; Viola.
aged 5, and George, aged years.
LenOra smiled today as she stood
at the head of the row of brothers
and sisters who were to go with her tC
the new home. Even the girls long
slender arms and her pair of slim
gawky legs that came too far below
the short skirt, were not a cause foI
embarra ssment. The fact that Whites
trousers We're patched and badly worn.
was not cause for discomfort the
five youngsters thought of spending
the hot sultry days on a soft green
lawn under the big shade trees. They
were happy and didn't care who knew
it. Even the mother smiled and sighed
her relief when she was told that the
state would take a hand in the care
for the little tots.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-08
SHE POPPED AWAY.
Motorcycle Joy Rides Spoiled Geitz's
Happy Home.

Because his wife rode on a motor
cycle with another man, left her happy
nome and went to Colorado Erwin
Geitz was granted a divorce today
from Nellie J. Geitz. Merriam G..
Wright, a Topeka man, was named as
the man in the case.
Geitz and his wife were married in
Lawrence April Z, 1897. They are the
parents of two children, aged 9 and
3 years. The couple lived happily in
Topeka until Mrs. Geitz accumulated
the friendship of Wright. Then things
began to go wrong.
Through the months of August,
September and October. last year
Ge!tz says his w-ife's relations with
Wright were improper and Disgrace
ful He complained especially because
Mrs. GeitZ went joy riding on the front
seat of Wright's motorcycle. Geitz
himself was never a member of these
parties and the wife's moonlight junk
cts to the country weighed heavily on
the husbands mind.
When Geitz took the matter up with
his companion there was a aight
heart to heart conversation. Then
Mrs. Geitz packed her trunk. took the
youngest of the two children and went
to Fort Collins. Colo. That was the
last Geitz heard from his compa Mon
of IA years. Judge Dana said he
might have a decree
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-08
zoo OPENING JULY q.
AIIigatOrs and Monkeys Will Be AT
Home to Their Friends.

The grand opening of the Gage park
mena gerie will be held July 4. By
that time 25 monkeys will be Gagged in
a special quarters built for their ac-
commo dation south of the green
house, and two big S-foot alliSators
will have their haunts in a pit 20X1
feet in size that has been made for
them this week Furthermore
it is likely that the buffalo will be in
their new ten-acre paddock by In
dependence day.
Everything will be done to make
the park look at its best, and it is safe
to predict that thousands of persons
will spend at least a portion of July
4th at this attractive park.
The alligator pit was completed to-
day and material is being put on the
grounds for the building for the tenn
porary quarters of the monkeys, the
money for which o. E. Walker has
raised through popular subscription.
1t is planned to erect permanent an
imal house at a later date.
The alligators are expected from
Florida any day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-08
MUST STAND TRIAL.
Wilcox Fights Hard Against Libel Suit
Charge.

County Attorney Wilcox of Harper
county must stand trial on the original
complaint filed against him in the
criminal libel case, according to the
intimatiEn today of Judge Whitcomb.
who heard motions to amend and
strike out certain sections of the in
formation. AS last resort Major A.
NJ. Harvey will file a motion to quash
the com 1laint. This motion will be
submitted late this afternoon.
In his motions heard today Major
Harvey. as attorney for Wilcox asked
the removal of the Medlock- Ericsson
FoSter-Th omann aff1davitS from the in
formation. He also asked that the
state be more specific and definite in
stating the manner in which the al
legged fibed was published. To these
demands County Attorney Simon and
Harry Bone. United States district
attorney, insisted that the complaint
coVere he charge thoroughly. While
the court did not rule on the motions
at the morning session, Judge Whit
comb advised the defense that they
might Prepare to submit their motion
to quasi.
1t nov appears taht both County At
torney Wilcox. Detective H. c. Errics-
son and Cory Black will be tried at
the same time. Ericsson, who was at
the court house today, stated that he
wanted II early trial and hoped the
cases would be grouped. The three
men were arrested on the same COM
plant, while Mrs. Charlotte Thomann
and Detective H. C. Medlock We're ar
rested en- a second complaint The
Wilcox case is set for trial Monday.
June IT