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The Washington herald., 1912-06-30
PROVED HE WAS A PRESS AGENT
How the Publicity Man for Il Thea
ter Got Back His Job.

When Harry Davis was manager OF the
Alvin Theater in Pittsburs. he had
press agent whose abilities could not be
denied. but whose virtues were sadly
lacking. Yes, this press agent some
times drank too much and Davis dis
charged him a dozen times, but invaTi-
ably re-employed him. On one occasion
the press agent got on a spree and dis
appeared for a week. Davis couldn't
find him. no one could End him. But
the manager gave definite instructions
to every attache Of the Alvin: If you
see that fellow Davis advised every
one. tell him positively that I am
through with him. and that Il will be
useless for him to talk 10 me-"
The press agent, who had recovered
from his outing. met one OF the boys,
who delivered Davis message. II was
the next morning. when the press agent
had Weakened deep in melancholy. that
he resolved TO go to Davis home and
make a last final plea. He also decided
to waIk-for the air, On the way TO the
Davis mansion the press agent passed q
street sprinkler and instantly he con-
ceived an idea which might properly be
classified as a member OF the de luxe
edition Of extra ordinary conceptions.
With a dollar bribe he took a seat be-
side the driver. induced him to drive up
in front OF Harry Davis home. and then
had the man go up and ring the door
bell Davis soon appeared. And there
before him. on the water wagon, with
whip in hand. sat the delinquent pro-
moter Of publicity.
Good morning. governor" shouted the
press agent. Just look who's here
Davis was dumb with astonishment-
The driver Of the sprinkler returned 10
his post, and the water wagon, with It's
passenger started down the street.
The press agent went back to work.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-30
NOTED THEATRICAL C0sTUMER
MAKES VISIT TO NEW YORK

Carramba. reputed TO be the foremost
theatrical costumer OF the world. arrived
Unexpectedly on the Crown Prince VIII
helm on a flying visit to New York. for
the purpose Of laying out the ground for
the preliminary work that will have to be
done in the matter Of costuming the Cen
tury Theater production OF Pierre Lofts
Chinese play, The Daughter OF Heaven"
with Mr.. Ramsey, chief OF the Liebler
Company costume department, with whom
Carramba will collaborate. Five hundred
costumes are required for this play.
Signor Carramba will return to Italy in
a fortnight, but will return in July with
his corps Of assistants to complete the
task.
"Carramba" is a nom de trade. The
famous costumer's real name is Sapelli.
He has been in charge Of the costuming
of the productions at La Scala in Milan
for many years, and is called whenever
a production requiring unusually preten-
tious mounting is made anywhere on the
European continent. He is much pleased
with the little he has seen OF New York
and the New York theaters, and says
that he is seriously considering the ad-
visibility Of a branch establishment of
his house in this country.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-30
SUNDAY CONCERT.
NIaJesIc.


An entirely new bill for the big Sun
day concert at the Majestic Theater to-
day has been arranged for the enter
tainment Of the patrons, which will in
clude Johnny ECkert. comedian: Mabel
MARITIME, singer; Billy Francis, Ruth
Wallace. and Devoe and Grant. In a
sketch, as well as four others, and five
new pictures and a special reel OF pic
lures, which were taken by Manager
Tom Moore. Of the great baseball game
o. the Nationals vs.. the Athletics at the
ball park two weeks ago Tuesday. when
they returned from their great Western
trip.
These are the first shown pictures OF
that now historic game, and shows both
teams in action. with Views Of President
Taft, Vice President Sherman. Secretary
Knox. and the immense crowd OF fans
dashing down the runway. You may be
in the picture. The beautiful foral piece
Is also shown.
The Majestic is well ventilated and
cool Courteous treatment is the rule,
and delightful entertainment is contin-
uous from to lO:3O this evening.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-30
Polls Theater.

James Forbes. who wrote The Chorus
Lady and The Travelling Salesman .'
is the author Of The Commuters" the
Geliciously drcll comedy which will be
the offering Of the Poll Players for the
week following The Fourth Estate
Much interest attaches to The Com
mutsrs." for IL had It's metropolitan pre-
mIere IN Washington at the National
Theater, April .. 1910 From here It
went to the Criterion Theater in New
York. where II scored an instantaneous
hit. bringing Taylor Holmes into stellar
prominence in the role OF Sammy
Fletcher. she bachelor.
The Commuters" tells a delightfully."-
refreshing story Of the woes Of a young
married couple living in the suburbs.
The wife IS inimiCaI to a certain bachelor
friend Of the husband. because she be-
lieves that this friend is responsible for
all her worser haifs late hours and
morning-after headaches. The bachelor
friend by a strange coincidence is foisted
on the wife for a whole day in the coun-
try. and the resulting situations arc
highly amusing to every one except the
wife and the bachelor.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-30
News of Theaters
The Weeks Play Bills.
Columbia Theater

One Of the brightest, breeziest, and
most laughable absurd comedies that has
been seen in this city for many months
win be presented tomorrow night by the
Columbia Players, with George W. Bar
bier in the star role and Godfrey Mat
thews back in the cast in part that will
insure his distinction. The play is the
Wrong Mr. Wright" a farcical comedy
in three acts by George H. Broadhurst,
that is proving one Of the pronounced sue
cessss Of the season in every city where
II has been presented.
The Wrong Mr.. Wright" was first pro-
duced as a starring vehicle for Roland
Reed, and following its production in
Boston and subsequent run in New York,
It attained exceptional popularity in all
Of the larger cities Of the country.
The story deals with the adventures Of
Seymour Sites, a wealthy San Francisco
merchant, who is the victim Of an alb
sconding employe. Sites, who is ex-
tremely close in money matters, insti-
tutes a personal hunt for the thief, as
Stunning the name of Wright.
The chase is also taken up by female
detective, Henrietta Oliver, and leads to
Old Point Comfort, where all hands meet,
including the thief. who has also assumed
the name of Wright. There also comes
Sites niece, Julia Bonds, and her maid,
who delights in being mistaken for her
mistress and who helps TO develop series
of complications that materially add to
the interest Of the plot.
The female detective. who mistakes
Sites for the robber, ensnares his impress
sionable heart and mistakes his lavish eX-
penditure of money upon her for an indi-
cation Of guilt. The Misunderstanding
are kept at fever heat until the very
close of the performance, when all it set
right and ends happily amidst smiles and
rejoicing.
Frances Nelson is expected 10 make
one of her greatest conquests as the ire
sistible Henrietta, while Aline McDer-
mott and Violet Hemming. as Sites niece
and her maid. are sure TO make further
inroads upon the affections Of Columbia
audiences.
Julia Blanc. as Arabella Clingstone;
Edward H. Robins, as Capt. Crosby;
George W. Barber, as Seymour Sites;
Stanley James, as Wayland Clingstone;
Godfrey Matthews, as Frederick Bonds;
J. Hammond Daley, as Lord BraZenface;
Jerome Renner, as Front. and Willard
Robertson, as David Clews, complete the
cast The stage settings will be particu-
larly attractive, being duplicates of many
scenes at that picturesque fortress oppo-
site the entrance of the Chesapeake Bay.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-30
whistler Met His Match.

From Americans IN Para
Whistler rarely met his match. al
though he did so once. In Sir Morrell
Mackenzie. the famous throat specialist
He called on Sir NIorreH to treat a
French poodle, Of which he was very
fond. The renowned physician was not
too pleased at being invited to diagnose
the illness Of a dog. But he kept his
peace. prescribed, pocketed his fee. and
drove away Next day he sent an ur-
gent message to Whistler. asking him
to call quickly On his arrival Sir Nor
rell said without a smile. How do you
do, Mr. whistler. I wanted TO see you
about having my front door painted"
The Washington herald., 1912-06-30
FIRST LIEBLER ATTRACTIONS
BOOKED FOR ENTIRE SEASON

The first two Of the LIebIer Company
attractions to be booked for the entire
season are the two old successes, Will
lam Hodge in The Man from Home" and
Louis y Parker's "Pomander Walk" q"
which will again be acted by its original
all English cast Hodge will begin his
sixth season in the most successful Of
all the Tarkington-Wllson comedies at
the Plymouth Theater, Boston. with
four weeks engagement. Two seasons
ago. Mr. Hodge achieved a run OF 25
performances in Boston. shattering a rec
ord OF twenty years standing in that
city Mr. Hodge viii also revisit Phila-
delphia. where he has had l4s time run
to his credit. and Chicago. where he will
give his 4OOth performance OF The Man
from Home" in that city. He also tours
the South.
"Pomander Walk will acquaint the
cities Of the Pacific Coast with its six
little Queen Anne houses and the de-
lightful dwellers therein.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-30
AMERICAN ACTORS
ON ENGLISH SHORES
Success in One Country Does Not
Assure It in Another.
By EMORY B. CALVERT.


New York. June 2s.-News Of the ships
shows that an unusual number Of per-
formers are going to Europe this sum
mer. Some are going because they have
the money and crossing the Atlantic has
become a habit, some to see the country,
and some to fnd out whether they will
be liked in the English music halls
All American vaudeville actors wonder
how their stun would go in London
Very properly they wonder, for to wonder
IL all they can do. There's on knowing
until they actually appear on the other
side. Some that go confident Of pleasing
the British public return surprised. others
that go with the idea Of merely testing
the appeal Of their act. and caring lit
tie for the result, find that they can stay
abroad as long as they like
It is widely taken for granted that al
high class musical act must meet with
the same degree Of success on one con-
tinent that II does on the other. That
this is a fallacy Is a lesson that has
been sOrrowfully learned in recent years.
by many acts. both vocal and instru-l
mental. that were called good in the
United States Whenever there is q dis
cussion about the kind Of American acti
that is best received abroad, the hrstl
thing all agree on is that the talking acts
had better stay at home There may bel
a lot of truth in this. but look at Wall
ter Kelley's case. His Virginia Judge"
monologue is just as big hit in England
as II was in the United States. His
Irish-Italian stories and his negro dia-.
lect have elected from London critics
some OF the sUperlatives formerly conse-I
Grated to descriptions Of Cheyalier and
no one else in the halls
Americans are not likely to be offended
because English audiences did not take
to Jack Wilson Several comedians Of
fame in England have come to America
and did not appeal TO American audiences.
But there IS one striking difference. in the
way such failures are accepted. An Eng
lishman who fails here has a habit OF
returning home and raking the Ameri-
cans for their lack OF appreciation Of his
endeavors. On the other hand Jack
Wilson returned from England with
laugh.
They didn't seem to understand what
was driving at" said the Dlackface come
dian SO. I just took a boat and
came back home, where people seem to-
think I am funny. II they did not OBJ
JeCt to my visit over there, l am sure
have no cause to complain
a few years ago Charles Kenna, "a
street faker." crossed the Atlantic and
instantly became a great favorite. This
achievement has just been duplicated by
Harvey Ellis and Tom McKenna. singers
and comedians They went over with no
bookings. They were going to play a
week IL II were offered. and see. Now,t
they have contracts for a year.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-30
Glen Echo.

Everything is in readiness for the
celebration OF the Fourth at Glen Echo
Park and the management promises the
biggest event Of its kind in the history
of the resort.
OF course the chief event will be the
fireworks and $1,000 has been invested
for the display. A. Camarosi. the ex-
pert, who has charge Of the famous
Atlantic City displays, will have per
sonal charge, and he will be aided by a
corps of assistants from the Newfield. n.
Y, Pyrotechnic Company, OF which he
is the proprietor. Numerous other spe-
cial events have been arranged and no
charge for admission will be made.
Dancing in the big pavilion will start
at in the afternoon and be continuous
until Il: 80, with music by a special or
chestra
Spotlight and moon dancing will soon
be started and is expected to make the
pavilion even more popular.
All Of the attractions will be running
this week and every night two new
films Of motion pictures will be shown
free.
This afternoon and tonight concerts
by the Soldiers Home Band, under the
direction Of John s. H. Zimmerman, will
be given and Sunday visitors to the
park will find plenty of wholesome
amusement.
Numerous Sunday school and other
outings are scheduled for this week
The Dip. which started running again
last week, Will be in operation at all
times. On account Of the GOODNESS Of
the resort and the delightful ride up the
banks OF the river. the trip to Glen
Echo Is one most popular about the
capital.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-30
ROMANTIC MARRIAGE OF
HARRY LEON WILSON

There is a romance hack Of the mar
riage Of the Pacific Coast OF Harry Leon
Wilson, co-author with Booth Tarking-
ton. in The Man From Home" Cameo
Kirby" Your Humble Servant" and
other plays to Helen MCGOWAN Cooke,
eIghteen-year-old daughter OF Grace Nc
Gowan Cooke, somewhat famed as a
writer Of romances. The wedding is the
result OF the production of Twelfth
Night" In the Forest Theater at Car
mel-by-the-sea last summer. Wilson
making the acquaintance OF his bride-to-
be at the rehearsals. both Of them par
ticipated in the production.
Wilson gave his age as forty-five. This
is the second marriage, his first wife.
from whom he was divorced a few years
ago, having been Rose Cecil O'Neal
Latham, the illustrator.
The newlyweds will live at Ocean
Home. a beautiful country place near
Carmel
The Washington herald., 1912-06-30
BURTON HOLMES IN
SEARCH OF MATERIAL

Louis Francis Brown, manager OF the
Burton Holmes Trayelogues, writes from
Paris that Burton Holmes has Just passed
through Paris on his way to Bombay
and other cities Of India in search of
interesting material for future seasons.
It was Mr.. Holmes original intention
to devote the present summer TO Euro
pean travel, including a sojourn in Con-
stantinople, but the Italo-Turlish war
making the latter a dificult city for
photographers just at this time, he
changed his mind in mid-AtIantic and
decided to make a flying trip to India
instead.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-30
SCENE from The FOURTH ESTATE" Polls THEATER.
HENRY BERGMAN IN
CAST OF CHINESE DRAMA

The distinction Of being the first actor
to sign his name to a contract calling for
his appearance in The Daughter OF
Heaven the spectacular Chinese drama
to be staged at the Century Theater this
fall, belongs to Henry Bergman, whose
work in THE TyphOOn" last season iden-
titled him more or less closely with
Oriental roles. In the new play Mr.
Bergman will appear as Well Of Wisdom.
adviser TO the Tartar Emperor, a char
acter with a prototype in Chinese history.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-30
Dignity.
From Golfers Weekly.

From Golfers Weekly.
Worries pile up upon the heads Of the
reactionaries. one Of the things that
oppress them most is the loss OF dignity
brought about by the contest between
Mr.. Roosevelt and the President. Dig
nifty worries us a good deal less than
honesty. justice. and equal opportunity
and we are extraordinarily glad 10 have
this split between the leaders result IN
a genuine and complete exposure OF our
system Of politics and special privilege
a few extra epithets will not keep US
awake nights. Light. as We have OBJ
served before. was called by Emerson
the best policeman. and light y being
thrown into dark plaCsA
The Washington herald., 1912-06-30

the air inside, the auditorium should
prove one OF the coolest and most COM
Portable retreats in the city.
To still further cater to patrons of
the theater, the, beautiful and lofty roof
garden Of the Belasco is TO be thrown
open to all purchasers OF Rinemacolor
performances. The roof garden has been
handsomely decorated, chairs and tables
provided for lounging and partaking Of
cooling refreshments, and an orchestra
will render a popular musical pro-
gramme, far above the tree tops OF the
surrounding parks, and stiH farther
above the heated street level An eff
cient elevator service will be in opera
tIon It is worthy of note that the Be
Iasco Theater Roof Garden will be one
Of the best points OF vantage to wit
ness the fireworks display on the night
Of the Fourth.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-30
THE QUAKER GIRL" TO BE
SEEN IN RIO DE JANEIRO

In October The Quaker Girl is to
be presented in Rio de JaneIro This
will be the first time in the history of
the stage that an English modern mu-
sical comedy has been translated into
Portuguese, which Is the Official Ian
guage of Brazil. After playing a num-
Der Of cities in Brazil. the company
will tour South America, playing The
Quaker Girl in Spanish.
The Washington herald., 1912-06-30
AIaJesic.

A bill Of patriotic novelties for this
week at the Majestic has been arranged
by Manager Tom Moore. which is sure
to eclipse all previous offerings.
Made, the Diamond Girl, in a sensa-
tional and spectacular electrical novelty,
with a stage setting Of special scenery,
is the headliner. In this act Made"
wears a unique gown. which weighs
fifty-three pounds. md is studded with
thirteen thousand Austrian diamonds.
Truly, never was such a gown ever be-
fore worn by any one, and it will surely
prove a delight to behold. During the
progress of the act, Made makes sew
enteen changes of costume
Another high-class vaudeville act is
that Of Eckert and Francis, combining
as they do clever German comedy and
singing, featuring the silver-voiced barry
tone.
In a comedy, acrobatic. and novelty
sketch, Turner and Grace come to the
Majestic this week with a record that
assures their repeating the successful
hits they have been making.
Won Jerome, "'the Frog Man" will have
contortionist act, embelished with
beautiful scenic settings, different from
any you have ever seen.
Four new reels of the best motion
pictures will be shown.
Every Wednesday and Thursday are
amateur nights, new talent and new fea-
lures being billed for this week.
In addition to the above, there will be
several other good acts in the bill. max
ing and 10 vaudeville "of the best"
The Washington herald., 1912-06-30
scottI VIII Wed Actress, Il Report

According TO a rumor started in Paris
Antonio Scott. the famous barytone. and
Charlotte Ives, an actress. are soon TO
be married. The report has been cur
rent for some time that Scott. who
formerly used to pay attention to Ger
aldine Farrar, had shifted his affections
to Miss Ives. Scott and Miss Ives, un-
til recently, have been both living in
Paris, but now they are both at AK
les-BainA
The Washington herald., 1912-06-30
The BeIasco.

Beginning Wednesday night of this
week, the Belasco Theater reopens its
doors and inaugurates an innovation in
summer smusements which promises to
be decidedly interesting and popular.
The theater will be the local summer
home Of the famous Rinemacolor mo-
ton pictures. The former presentation
Of the coronation and durbar pictures
by the Kinemacolor process in the same
theater, has made local theatergoers IA
miliar with these wonderful reproduc-
tons Of international scenes, all in na-
ture's colors, without the aid Of brush
or any mechanical coloring process.
A most generous policy has been de-
cided upon. Two performances will be
given each night commencing at 7sSo and
Q o'clock Absolutely new subjects OF
international interest will be exhibited.
making two continuous performances
lasting about an hour and a half each.
The subjects for the first week will be
The Crusaders" an exquisite medieval
scene; Beach Scenes at Palm Beach,
Fla" "A Hunt with the Exmoor Stag
hounds, England" Festival Drill At
Reedham orphanage, London" Royal
Visit to Ireland" Lake Como, the
Pearl Of the italian Lakes" 'Dafodils
and Nsrcissi," a wonderful floral exhibi-
ton showing flowers in the growing;
''Ostrich Farm in Los Angeles, Cal"
A daily matinee performance will be
given at 8 o'clock for the benefit Of
ladies and children. Price Of seats for
the entire balcony will be 10 cents. Seats
on the orchestra floor will be 3 cents
For the matinees all seats 10 cents. The
former scale for Rinemacolor has been
from 3 cents to $50. Mr.. Taylor's pop
ular scale shows remarkable managerial
enterprise. With the spacious Belasco,
open on an sides. with special arrange
nents made for cooling ana circulating
The Washington herald., 1912-06-30
The Cosmos.


The big feature Of the Cosmos this
week is the one-act dancing operetta,
The Waltz Dream" by Tom Terris. 1t
is a beautiful romance OF the South Sea
Islands, the love story Of Lolo, the
dancing girl of Hawaii and is splendidly
cast Mile. Veronica ConweH, a noted
danseuse Of the Metropolitan Ballet. has
the leading role Of LolO, a part that
affords her excellent opportunities for
the display OF her double talent, for Miss
Conwen is a good singer as well as a
disciple Of Terpischore. George McGarryr
the well-known light opera tenor. is cast
as Lieut. Kingston, L. s. N, and Charles
Clark will be seen in the role Of the
crafty Raliuka.
The scene is laid in the garden OF
Lolos villa, just outside Honolulu, and
is said to be very effective. The music
is distinctly Hawaiian in character,
weird and beautiful Hawaiian dances
songs, and a romantic story all help
make this one Of the best OF the season ;
offerings. Among the other acts on the
bill are Jules Bernard and Marie Scarth
in a new travesty sketch. The Saoy
Comedy Four have a novel singing farce,
The Troubles Of a School Teacher" 8"
George Brown and Company will pre-
sent an athletic oddity. The Champion
Walkers OF the World" Marie Lee the
dainty little coincidence, formerly lead
ing lady OF the cafe Girls" makes her
debut as a vaudeville single.