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The Washington times., 1913-01-30
From Minstrel to Shakespeare Not
An Unusual Step, Says Julia Murdoch


made our mothers cry. and our fathers
grow sentimental.
Once an interviewer asked Evans
question 1t was this: - = : =
Where are the minstrel shows oe the
good old days?
To which Evans replied: They are
all in the hands Of receiver"
Which isn't quite true. for some OF
the old minstrel men Of yesterday are
the biggest men in.t the drama OF today,
and lots of peoples stiB fetain their fond
ness for a minstrel show. t -
So It isn't quite such an unusual IDA,
after all. this making over of minstrel
man into Shakespearean actor.
Miss Haswell. who has achieved no
pearean actress. toIdSme yesterday, that
the whole theatrical world is on the
threshold -of Aff4s4sis; ehxkecSepf3pf
but this ;xiu Be- shsfs spsareA Z s srou<bt ! Z
up to date"'she said shakespeare ar
tisticaily produced. and inteiligently
presented. would rather play Shakes
peare than live." she Continued, 'eand
as a proof Of this I am going to take
a company on the road next season
myself"
asked her what plays she intended
to produce. 81 esr-7-,
II hope to play Romeo and Juliet
AS You Like It. and maybe one or
.sms, sns Of the he sssr 1ss Of ns
How about Maebeth?'r asked her.
Obtained Her Early
Education In Capitol.
Not for some time TO eorne," she an
swered. II am not ambitious TO play
Lady Macbeth for while -
Miss Haswell. who is a Texas girl. is
pleasantly remembered in Washington,
where she came as quite young girI
to enter the academy of the Holy Cross
There her earlier education was OBJ
tanned. From there she went 10 N>T
York where she entered dramatic
school. also taking private Instruction
under a famous old actress. In speak
ing of her early struggles. Miss Has
well told me of one of her fisst en-
sagements, when she was appointed as
Miss Ada Rehan's understudy.
II used to stand there In the wings
night after night" waiting for an op-
portunity to go on. and one night it
came. Then became a regular mems
Der of Mr.. Days second cor.paNx,
when his original company was Ill
vided." -
Miss Hasweil's early dramatic work
was with such well known players as
Mrs, Gilbert, Henry E. Dxey. Herbert
Gresham. James Lewis and many
others She made her first pronounced
~
William III. Cranes leading woman, and
in 1890 she was the star of a stock COM
pany playing in this city,. Again
IN 1907 she came to Washington
as leading woman OF a stock COM
pany, but before this she had achieved
notable success as leading woman with
Otis Skinner. and in plays IN which
she appeared as the star.
JULIA MURDOCH.
The Washington times., 1913-01-30

Congressman William A. Jones of
Virginia and Mrs. Jones and Miss Anne
Seymour Jones will entertain at a large
reception this afternoon from 40 until
7:So o'clock at their residence, 1709 Q
street "a - - = = ~ .l--a's
The house has been adorned with
palms. ferns and quantities Sof pink
roses and carnations, and an orchestra
will play throughout the afternoon.
Assisting Mr. and Mrs. Jones and
Miss Jones in receiving will be Mrs.
Lamar, wife of Mr.. Justice Lamar; Mrs
Marcus Benjamin, Mrs Herbert !Micou,
and Miss Mabel Boardman - a..
Mrs. John Sharp. williams and Miss
I Flora Wilson will preside at the tea
table and will. be assisted by Miss
Lucy Hoke Smith, Miss Helen Hardy,
Miss Sallie Williams. Miss Elizabeth
Munford. Miss Mary Archer Glass, Miss
Frances Eninger. Miss Julia Van, and
Miss Robyn Young.
Mrs. Rosalie Bocock win preside at
the punch bowl q
s
Mrs. William Kent, wife of Congress
man Kent. of California, will be hostess
at large tea this. afternoon at 4
o'clock, when Mrs. John Rogers, of New
York. sister of sfrs. Stirnson, wife of
the Secretary of War, will discuss
woman's suffrage and the suffrage
parades.
The house has been beautifully
adorned in the suffrage colors, purple,
green and white, Quantities OF palms,
and purple and white sweet peas being
used chiefly in decorating.
Mrs. William Barrett Ridgely and
Miss Ellen Hale will preside at the tea
table, and Miss Janette, Cobb, Miss
Clara TarbelI ana Miss Ffske will as
sist in the dining room. Others who
will assist in receiving and dispensing
the hospitaities of the afternoon will
be Mrs. Helen Gardner, Miss Paul and
Miss Burns.
~ r .-..
The committee of ladies representing
st. Stephens Church, on the board of
Episcopal Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospi-
tai, will give musicale tea at the resi-
dence Of Mrs. George wallace Tones,
1856 Irving street. on the afternoon and
evening of Monday. February 3.
/ =
Mrs. John Miller Horton has cards
out for a tea at the New willard Satur-
day afternoon, from 4 until o'clock.
in honor of the National Society of
Daughters of the American Revolution
of the District of Columbia, and all
the visiting Daughters Of the Ameri-
can Revolution.
=.
A smart audience will attend the
concert at the New National Theater
this afternoon at 4:3o oelock which is
being given for the benefit Of Edward
A. Hines, lyric tenor. The Kaspar
String Quartet. Miss Mabel Roberts,
and Miss Norma Cobb. VIII be among
the artists Of the afternoon.
Mrs. Samuel Spencer will be hostess
at . luncheon on February &
The Washington times., 1913-01-30

Tomorrow's story: Billy Pig Goes
Hunting - ..Hrl -r..l . T-'.
The Washington times., 1913-01-30
High Court Members
Observe Mckinley Day

Justices of the United States Su-
preme Court violated a precedent es-
tablished by their own tribunal yester-
day, when each. one appeared in court
With a pink carnatIon pinned to his
gown in honor of Mckinley Day" The
blossoms were provided by Justice Will
lam r. Day, McKinley's lifelong neigh
Dor and friend, who served a. Secretary
Of state under the former President
The Washington times., 1913-01-30

Mrs. sydney Baiieu was h6stssst az q
luncheon today at the Connecticut Her
guests were Mrs., Lurton, wife or 3fr.
Justice Lurton; Mrs. Philip Andrews,
Mrs. Cobb. Mrs. F. II. MesefyH Mas.
Vincent Kernssa Miss Hampf6hd. Mss
Mss Elizabeth Anderson. ..
The Washington times., 1913-01-30
Tells Of George Evans Fond
!! Ambition I'm ,i,i to Play Leading
Role With Percy HaswelI.


Not so many seasons ago II was that
George Evans (Honey. Boy). who. was
up in northern Canada ON q vacation
fishing trip heard that Sothern and
Marlowe were billed to play In Toronto
the following week. Leaving the fish
to a temporary period of safety. and
doffing his straw hat. gum shoes and
other livery Of the real followers Of
Izaak Walton. Evans dressed himself
In civilized clothes and took run down
to the Canadian city. several hundred
miles distant. and dropped In to see
the performance To such an extent
did his artistic soul long for Shake
speare. that the long journey seemed
well worth taking. considering its pur-
pose.
1t so happened that ON this particu-
lar snigiit when iseorges Evanst found
hfnisslf Ia Toront6's' pfettiest theater.
Miss Marlowe had been taken suddenly
Ill, and Miss Percy Haswell. her under
study, had assumed the part on less
than twelve hours notice. and with no
company rehearsal The play was
Romeo and Juliet and after the cur
tain had descended upon the last act.
and Miss. Hasweil had been cornpll-
mented by Mr.. Sothern and enthusiast
tically applauded by the audience. Mr..
Evans made call upon Miss Haswell
at her hotel.
If I were given my fondest wish"
said Mr.. Evans, to. Miss Haswell. II
should wish that might some time play
Romeo to 5our Juliet 'IoE
Tells Miss -Haswell
Again of His Ambition.
Two weeks ago 1t happened that Mr..
Evans again was present to see Miss
Haswell play in a Shakespearean adap-
tation. This time it was in New Or
leans. One afternoon Mr.. Evans
dropped into the theater where Miss
Haswell was appearing in the sketch
which she is presenting in Chases this
week, Master Wits Players" They
met later, and again the merry disciple
OF burnt cork expressed the wish that
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1913-10-24

See me for Coal and Feed. Schul.
te brothers Warehouse.
A. W. SEEMAS.
On Friday, October Il, 1913, a
daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs.
n. Corey, Of Bryant, Neb. Mrs. Corey
was formerly Miss Regina McGill, of
this city, and her many friends In
Oregon send sincere congratulations
If you hunt he sure to have license,
and II a license be sure toget the game
that Is In season and not get on land
without permission. Sure the nimrod
has rather narrow road and one be-
set with difficulties.
Bryan Ilinkle, Jake Hinkle, John
Griser, George W. IIinkle and I'D.
liinkle left Tuesday evening, October
II, for Long Mount, Colo In Bryan
and George Hinkle's cars. They ex.
pected to strike the Rock Island trail
at Sabetha, Kas., and follow that to
Denver. They took two cars, so that
II one broke down they would have
another car along to tow them into o
garage. They expect to be gone about
three weeks sightseeing. efYerson-
ian.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1913-10-24
Where Are
You Going
ThiSWinter?
Why not go to sunny
California?

Why not go to sunny
California?
Why not take your,
self away from the
chill winter winds-.the
sleet and the snow and
60 where sunshine.
flowers and balmy sea
breazes greet you
where wintry days are
ira MS form q d into
warm. glorious sum-
mer?
The cost is as moth
ing compared with the
benefit and pleasures
to be derived
The trip will be all
the more delightful if
you 60 via the Burling.
ton, through scenic
Colorado and Utah.
Let me explain how
you can join a Person
ally Conducted Excur-
sion and go ri & h t
through without a
hitch, with a special
conductor all the way
to show you the points
of interest. Come in
and get your copy Of
our folder telling all
about the trip and the
service. ]. T. Birming-
ham, Ticket Agent
Burlington Route, For
est City, Mo.
The Holt County sentinel. (Oregon, Mo.) 1883-1980, 1913-10-24
How He Won Her.

INV ZIG Nvoh hhCt.
Good clothes count often in many
ways as you go journeying along In
this good old world ~ ours. and case
was brought out IN striking force at
the Royal theatre last saturday even.
ing VIII ----, well. never mird the
remainder Of the name--iust VIII,
will do. lie came home and decided
TO have All afternoon ou'ing, and he
donned Ills best suit but oh, my, the
~ was really fright. lie took a
car and went TO the park, where he
enjoyed some OF the varied conces.
sions, and finally approached two
fashionably dressed young ladies',
whom lac solicited for a dance. but
they scrutinized his clothes, and de.
clined. lie returned to his home
and bemoancd his luck. In having
such bad clothes. and while IN this
condition he received message, an.
nouncing his heirsllip to a goOdly-
sized fortune. and lac quickly decided
his first investment would be In a
high.class tailor.madr suit. that
would give him the million look, and
lie acted promptly by visiting the 10.
cal agent for the Royal Tailoring
Company, and made his order.
Here began the reel showing, the
steps 10y the Royal Tailoring Com.
pany. The fabric l. selected and
goes TO the shrinking room. every
piece OF fabric entering into the
make Of a garment, whether vest,
trousers or coat, being warranted.
From the shrinking room TO the dry.
Ing department, thence to the cut
ting room. thence to the making.up
depart you see tie vest maker,
the trOuscr maker. aud the coat work.
or, and when each garment j. finished
you see the inspector examining each
piece. within the six days WINS
sui, j. finished You saw the mon.
Ster building NJ the ROYAL Tailoring
Company, their score " auto trucks
being loaded with their products, and
being shipped. aud tie sixth day VIII
receive, hi, handsome and fiulllc,.ly
lifting suit he i, quick To pat 1t on.
and lac cutters a cpui">, Tor tile test
dressed young man, aud by having
his new suit fresh from the ROYAL
Tailoring Company, Tor whom &. ".
Ming. ~ Oregon, T. agent. lie wins
III" prize. iui he decide, tu 80 hack
% the plrL, N llv lu.r> that icmay
again meet those lit'." that would
not dance with him sure enough
lac met them 'hri g,tyd ~ him and
saw lac had 4 mii,iuu.lul,ar ipuk and
bearing, one accepted. they danced
and danced. they took stroll It
was 4 ease NJ love ~ sight: III. dia.
mOnd engagement RIM l. pui upon
the fair hand, AMI the story ends.
VIII was midc extremely happy. aud
won his wil" 10y having the Royal
Tailoring Company make his clothes.
Young man, - tluu and do ike.
wise, lay having 4. W King. local
agent, tai" yuIr measure, and order
you suit, rallnr.ntlr 10y The Royal.
Tailoring COMPANY,
u was u l,noUfuui rrcl. and gave
tlr large auhirur" a. idua II lie
steps taken ~ producing ,ui' -
clothes, from llir .r.'''iru,l the lai.
rir 10 ilr delivery 4 thr lui,hrd
suit 10y this great ;tiiur'ug COMPANY
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18

shoulders Nj Creegans eyes followed
the look
"Oh. a guy'n go further'n that to please
lady" he said with a leer.
"Cut that out" broke in Marshall so
savageIy that Creegan sprang back d step.
After a glance that threatened things un-
speakable Marshall turned to his employ
er, fishing out the package Of money.
Why" Marshall said 4 caught him
trying to take this money away from
Mrs Wainwright"
IT'S a damned lie!' cried Creegan, des-
perately. "She gave it to me-
TIE detective leaped for him again. but
Mr. Wainwright interfered.
Marshall, let the man alone" he or
dered abruptly Lies don't hurt-if they
are lies" he added, under his breath
He took out the handful OF bills, eX-
amined one or two Of them and put the
money back There was a look Of mortal
agony in his eyes and gray shadows
came about his mouth.
lie turned to Creegan again. The look
on his high bred face left on the bur.
glars lips only the form and not the
substance Of the leer.
why should my wife give YOU money
he asked quietly.
Creegan determined to play through his
part because il was manifestly the one
part tina had any hope of success.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18
A Story of Love and Adventure That Shows How
Man Higher Up Carried Out His Plans for Revenge

Mr. Wainwright nodded as to an equal.
do you intend sending this man TO
prison." inquired the valet
Certainly" was the reply. in the most
courteous tones.
Mr.. Andrew nodded. I'm that case, /
would like to make a suggestion"
Z shall be interested" said Mr.. Vain
wright
But before / do" continued Mr.. An
drew. perhaps it would be as well if Mr..
Davis would retire with his prisoner, re-
naming at the same time within call"
Leave us. Marshall" requested Mr..
Wainwright
No declared the detective violently.
and a flush Of anger leaped to his face.
"T'--
"Go-please." interrupted Mr. Vain
wright quietly. Marshall gave a bHghting
look al the impressive Mr.. Andrew. growl-
ed savagely at Creegan and stalked out,
chasing his prisoner before him.
Lucene ran to Mr. Andrews side and
looked piteously up into the cold, un-
moved face.
oh, Mr.. Andrew, Mr.. Andrew" she
sobbed. What have you done? What
have you done?'
He did not glance at her. and she drew
back as if from blow, moaning inco-
herenuy. Her husband, too, ignored her
"No. sir. he said. addressing the valet
Mrs. Wainwright will excuse me,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18

tell you-she asked met" choked Mr.
Creegan. struggling convuIsively for air.
The fingers closed tighter, Mr.. Creegan's
ewes and speech closed AT the same mo
ment
Nov. shut up" repeated the detective
between his clenched teeth "One more
peep ont o. YOU an III make you Wish
you'd never left the Windy City.
He released Creegans throat just as
Mr. Wainwright stepped forward to IN
terfere. He had only half caught the
words and could not believe his ears.
Marshall. who is-the gentleman. ne
asked in a low. deadly voice.
II don't know. sir" growled Marshall
without meeting his eyes.
MIR Wainwright fixed a gaze OF men
acing calmness on Mr.. Creegan's face.
WHO are your" he demanded
Mr.. Creegan was feeling tenderly OF ms
throat and he looked at Marshall as II
waiting for permission to speak
Are YOU deaf?" growled that gentie-
man, why don't you tell the gehue-
man your name?'
Mr. Creegan managed TO achieve once
moro he iaunty hitch Of the shoulders.
Wei if YOU want TO know so bad. ne
said ont of the corner of his mouth
"-,,,- names Creegan. and I'm from Chi
caso" ..,,,.,.,
covering a lot Of territory. aren YOU
SUGGESTED MIR Wainwright mildly win a
curious glance at his wife : ShahIns
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18
828p

know he said coldly, IF l say that
must speak with you-alone'
ooh, please began the girl. but she
met her husbands eye and left the room
without word
We'll Mr. Allen said the lawyer
quietly.
Correct" nodded the other THAT IS
the first time in twenty years that l have
been addressed by my real name he
added
Ricahrd Allen?"
Richard Allen?" suggested Mr.. Vain
wright
Precisely"
Alias the Master Mind"
Il believe so"
Rather an ostentatious title" said Mr..
Wainwright with faint scorn.
Yes, agreed the other, modestly, but
it was not Of my own choosing"
And your brother? '--
4 swift CLEAN Of passion passed over
the calm face
was Henry Allen he said, with sup
pressed emotion. whom YOU sent to the
chair, Yes--you!'
Not the law" corrected Mr. Vain
wright quietly May l ask he went on
in courteous tones. why you so constant
ly reminded me of your enmity as to put
me on my guard
Victory over a sleeping victim is no
triumph returned the other instantly
To be Continued Tomorrow)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18
BY ]. W. M'CoNAUGHY.
TODAY,S INSTALLMENT.

What have we here?" he asked calmly.
caught this man monkeying with
me safe" replied Marshall. in a matter
of-fact tone. But. as he had a natural
feeling Of opposition to the injection of
issues that might interfere with the usual
course Of events he added Immediately:
Guess l better get him out of here. Come
on YOU he said to the burglar, with a
grim nod.
But Mr.. Creegan was not going to let
90 Of his trump card as easily as that.
III II was good with the detective it would
DE better with the husband.
amt going. l tell you he declared.
Win surly defiance. Il wasn't tryin' to
rack the safe. I came here because the
lady
Marshall $ hand closed on his throat.
shut up. he Kissed
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18

tTo be Continued TOmOrrOw)
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18
Lucene Begs His Freedom.

LAW. say. Mr.. Wainwright" he broke
in with a savage growl his powerful
hands opening and shutting Iongingly,
what's the good standing here listening
to this crooks pipe dreams? got him
red handed. Come on, YOU" and he
started for the door. But Mr.. Vain
wright quietly stopped him.
Lucene suddenly turned and ran TO him.
Her face was white and drawn and her
eyes were wild.
"Courtland," she gasped. and her voice
was strained and unnatural. II beg Of
you not to ask him any more questions!
Let him go-pIease, Oh, please! Let him
go-oh. for PHYS sake. can't stand
IT,"
She shuddered and sank into chair,
Her husband barely as much as glanced
at her.
who sent YOU here" he asked of the
now thoroughly frightened Creegan.
'You don't know what You're doing
YOU don't know. moancd the girl. bro
kenny.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18
THE MASTER MIND
8888p

We'll" he said. with the air Of man
who has made a gallant but unsuccess-
full effort to shield a lady, Il guess the
games up, guv'nor, he said. 81 guess
they amt nothin' TO say except YOU got
me n the lady dead to rights.
Mr. Marshall muttcred something under
bis braafb
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-03-18
Us Boys

The Authorized NoveIization of "The
Master Mind" Now Playing at
The Harris Theater,
New York.
Copyright, 1918. by The New York Even
ing Journal Publishing Company.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-04-30

rying rude instruments. obediently
advanced. and at once. In marked con-
trast TO the recent tinkling measures
Of the orchestra, a wild. half-barbaric
concord rang out.
But the governors man. having
thus far executed the orders he had
received, did not iinger to see whether
or not his own Injunction, Ito step
blithely." was Observed; some con-
cern. remote from gaiIIarde, gavotte
or bourree OF the people, caused him
hastily TO dismount from his stand
and make his way from the throng
As he started at rapid pace across
the sands, his eyes. now shining with
anticipation, looked back.
What could have brought him
here? Him" hs repeated 'Ah. my
fine fellow. this should prove a lucky
stroke for met" And quickenIng his
step, until he almost ran. Beppo hur-
ried toward the tower gate of the
Mount
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-04-30

kand disei proval on the two figures
so ill-assarted. my lady. IN rebe Of
satin. fastened with tassels Of siIveI
the sleeves. VIDE and short
trimmed ct the elbow with fine lace OF
Brussels ard drawn up at the shout
der with g.istening knots of diamonds
the other. clad IN the rough raimeni
OF seaman! The nice. critical sense
Of the marquis suffered from this spec.
tacIe OF the iucongruous: his eyes
seeking IN vain those OF the governors
daughter. turned and rested .queruI
ously on the heavy-browed peasants
most Of whom. drawing nearer. viewed
the scene with sfoiid indifference In
the gaze OF only few did that first
stupid impression suffer any change;
then it varied 10 one OF vague wonder
Saif-apathetic inquiry.
rs ne mad?" whispered clod OF
| this class 20 a Beighbor.
Not So ioudi" breatned the other
In a low tone
But he" regarding with dull awe
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1913-04-30
kaIser's Lone Pediaree.

Among the euriosities OF the New Pal
ace. Potsdam. which has been 4 the
scene Of a fire, is a genGS logical tree
showing the name of King David en-
lfossed at the root of t. with that Of
the kaiser at the. top. the descent be
ing traced throush his mothers fam
lily.
According to this rgenealogy the
reigning house Of Great Britain is de
scendod from David through the cid
est daughter of Zedekiah, who fed to
Ireland in charge of the Prophet Jere-
miah, and eventually married Here
mon. king of Ulster Apparently the
kaiser is fond Of gazing upon this
proof of his ancient lineage. for II
occupies a conspicuous position IN his
study