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The Washington herald., 1913-09-30
ACADEMY.
Eugene Blair ns "Madam ""

EugenIe Blair nS "Madnm ""
Miss Eugene Blair proved last night at
the Academy that she is entirely worthy
of the wide-known recognition she has
won as an emotional actress
Madame " is one of the most power
ful dramas of modern times, and its ap-
peal is irresistible. 1t is founded on the
story of a mothers love and is wonder
ful in its dramatic effect.
Madame y, a young. misunderstood
wife, makes one false step. She returns
in repentance to her husband, but his
hardness of heart drives her from home
without a glance at her son. Sinking
from depth to depth. she finally becomes
an absinthe fiend. She is driven to the
murder of her lover, who threatens to
disclose her identity to her husband and
son. 1t is the irony of fate that her own
his mothers identity. She is acquitted
through his brilliant appeal, but imme-
diately after her son recognizes her she
is called home by a Higher Justice.
Miss Blair is ably supported, and the
work of Mr.. Cane as the son and attor-
ney was successful in moving the entire
audience to tears.
The house was filed and if the seats
for the remainder of the week are not
sold out entirely Miss Blair will not re-
ceive what she deserves, and many thea
ter5oers will miss one of the finest pieces
OF acting seen in this or any city for
some time.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-30
GARDEN.
Mrs. FIslsc in FIlrnn.

The showing of Mrs. Fiskes Tess
of dUpervilles'' films at Moore's
Garden Theater brought record at
tendance at all performances yester-
day. and the unusual character OF the
photoplay of Mrs. Fiske's greatest sue
cess made a strong appeal through the
dramatic power and beauty OF the pic
lures. Many members Of the original
cast appear with Mrs. Fiske in the
film. This magnificent production OF
Thomas Hardy's tragic romance of a
woman's sorrows will be shown today
from noon to II p. m, and the Gar
den Symphony Orchestra will render
a musical program interpreting the
theme OF the play.
On Wednesday and Thursday a
dramatization of Miriam Michelson's
novel, In the Bishops Carriage" with
Little Mary" PiCkford, will be the
feature film offering. Manager Tom
Moore has contracted for the produc-
ton at the Garden of all the famous
Player films as released.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-30
NEW NATIONAL.
"Kisnlit.''

Step on the mysterious magic carpet
of Arabian Night fame and be whisked
back into the alternately Oriental Iuxu-
riousness, raggedness, languorousness,
swiftness. voluptuousness, savageEess,
stridentness and harmoniousness to watch
Otis Skinner stride pompously and romp
playfully through "Kismet' in the role
of a glorious beggar. who one moment Il
cringing ,mendicant and the next a cup
companion of wazirs and sheiks
For three years ''Kismet' has been are
Of the greatest productions ever staged,
never having been rivaled by any other
play, and its success is chiefly due to
the wonderful work of Mr.. Skinner as
Hail, his creation of which character will
live long in the history OF the American
stage. His reading is perfect, his acting
magnificent, and "Kismet" without Otis
Skinner would be like Bagdad without
the Moslems.
1t is a Kaleidoscope series OF dramatic
mosaics with Mr.. Skinner always the
central figure. All his portrayal Is car
ried on with magnificent abandon and
swagger. gusto and relish, which is a
keen delight. However churlish and vim
dictivc as the alms-seeker swelled with
his own self-importance as the friend OF
mobiles, or delighted with the gasps of a
man choked to death or the sound of the
SNSSASS oS NhNg AASt lIOIIl pool Ine
harem as his victim Is drowned, he is
ever punctilious in the matter of faith
and invoking the blessings and praise of
Allah.
The supporting cast, while excellent
only serves to contribute to the color
and variety OF the play and TO give Mr.
Skinner opportunities to show just how
much personality can be infused into
the character of Hail. One name
worthy OF more than passing mention
for the mastery and finished manner
in which he played the role assigned
is that OF George Gaul. who took the
part OF the wazir Mansur. He is
newcomer in the cast and his char
acterization is to be highly commended.
Merle Maddern as Marsinah. Halls
daughter: Owen Mech as Shiek Jawan.
Walter Cluxton as the Caliph Abdul
lah, Richard Scott as Kafur. Mansur's
sworder, and Rosa Coates as the AL
nah, a dancer. were notably good
among the cast.
The illusion OF actuality about the
whole thing, its atmosphere OF Orient
alism, makes one feel that he is really
in Bagdad witnessing the one day in
the life OF Hail.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-30
B. F. KEITH'S.
Vaudeville.

Presenting a nvefoid Interpretation
of a scene from Charles Dickens'
"oliver Twist" in a manner remark
able for quickness OF change. owen
McGiveney, an Irish actor. scored a
distinct triumph at h. r. Keith's yester-
day. His style OF portrayal OF fivc Of the
leading characters OF Dickens greatest
masterpiece probably Is a precedent in
vaudeville. Afr. McGiveney not only
possesses n strong dramatic ability.
but his changes OF character we're so
rapid that his audience was unable
TO believe that he was the sole actor.
He plays the roles OF "Bill sykes"
"Fagin." The Artful Dodgcr," Monks"
and Nancy Sykes" The sketch has a
rapid-fire ending. In which Mr.. Nc
Giveney makes three changes In less
than a minute and finally appears be-
fore his audience as himself.
Ethel Greene, who has just returned
from London. Is a charming singing
She has several good numbers, the best
being a selection of old-time songs in
contrast with those of today.
William II. Macart and company pre-
sent a roaring farce entitled The
Second Generation" depicting the
trials and tribulations of a ward leader
who has grown rich and moved to
Fifth Avenue. Mr.. Macart, as the boss,
displays an excellent line of Irish wit
and takes care OF the role in a splendid
manner. He is capably assisted by
Harry l. Hunt, as his son: Ethlynne
Bradford, as his daughter, and William
Ennis, as the political reformer.
Frank Fogarty, The Dublin Min
stTel." has a lot of new Hibernisn
jokes which he puts across in quick
style and has a Iaughable Irish song
with verbal interpretations by the or
chestra which is a big hit.
Paul Seldon's Poems in Marble"
posed by living models, are excellent;
Lew Brice and Lillian Come, in
dancing and singing skit, are good;
Pietro is a master OF the accordion, and
Roser's dogs were well received. The
Kinemacolor presents Nathaniel Haw-
thornes The Scarlet Letter"
The Washington herald., 1913-09-30
CASINO.

The Casino Theater this week has one
Of the most enjoyable all-around bills Of
pleasing vaudeville it has presented this
season. Its numbers include a delight
full and dainty offering of vocal and in
strumental music by the Five Violin
Beauties, an act of genuine merit, with
a pretty and telling climax in "The Ma
tional Airs
Roland Travers and company in a
swiftly moving exhibition present many
surprises and illusions, concluding with
a disappearance feature that excites WON
der. Carl StatZer and company furnish
cause for hearty laughter with their
farce, Babies a la Carte" while Berg
and Wilson have a rollicking speciality OF
character songs in costume that is full
of life and pretty little Marion Harrison
matches her own personality with her
pleasing songs. The motion pictures are
quite good.
Wednesday evening the Casino Country
Store viii give away more of its valuable
gifts at both performances and Friday
evening will find the amateurs on hand
with the regular program.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-30
PLAYS RECORDED In
TALKING PICTURES

werba & Luescher. the theatrical man.
ayers who will present The Master
Mind at the Columbia Theater next
week. are the first OF the producers TO
PUT TO a practical test the idea Of having
their plays recorded in talking pictures.
The venture has turned out very success
fully.
During the engagement of The Master
Mind at the Harris Theater. New York,
the entire company, including Edmund
Breese and the complete production was
transferred to the Kinetophone Studios
in the Bronx. and the play was presented
before the dual recording devices with
the scenery exactly as on the stage at
the Harris Theater. Duplicate records
were made to use in the rehearsing OF
extra road companies. the production of
the play abroad, and also to serve as
guides to stock producers who will have
the play delivered to them after IT out
lives its usefulness over the bigger cir
cults.
This season werba & Luescher leased
the small rights of The Master Mind"
to other managers, and when it came
time for the organizing of the companies
il was found that the records were a
valuable aid in rehearsing. Instead OF
the usual reading of the first assembly,
the play was thrown on the screen and
the talking device furnished the dialogue
so the members of the company were
able to see the play and study il as II
was originally produced.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-30
COSMOS.

An excellent program was presented at
the evening performance at the Cosmos
Theater headed by Woods Animal Ac-
tors. They depict familiar characters
in a city's life, all of them imperson-
ated by dogs and monkeys and concludes
with a very laughable musical Offering
by four monkeys. The sketch broke the
record for applause at all four perform
ances yesterday.
Several mishaps made II necessary for
the management to reconstruct its show
in part after the first performance, but
the first evening performance was up to
the high standard the Cosmos has set
for itself this season. ward and Cullen
The Washington herald., 1913-09-30
IRYING,s DECLINING DAYS.

In his recently published book OF rem
iniscences, the Hon. Stephen Coleridge
writes OF the closing years of Henry
Irying's life:
His creditors were about him. He
toured the country; all he earned was
seized upon and an allowance doled out
&c him."
Irving's younger son. Laurence has
protested against the suggestion that his
father died In a condition OF mean and
abject poverty and The Era devotes
an editorial to the consideration of these
insults TO Irving
lrving's period OF disaster. SAYS The
Era, began in February. 1895, when his
scenery for forty-four plays was de-
stroyed by IRE at the Lyceum storage in
Bear Lane. Southwark. There were $50
scenes, many of them elaborate; 1000
pieces OF scenery and many valuable
properties, the loss amounting to $50 GOO
The most serious part OF the misfortune
was that II simply ruined the repertory
SIDE OF Irving's management Had the
IRE not occurred he could have gone on
playing repertory for years.
The statement that Irving's earnings on
tour were seized upon is probably sug-
gested by the terms of his contract with
the Lyceum Theater Company, by which
he agreed to hand over ID them one
fourth OF all the profits he made by act
ing elsewhere than at the Lyceum, guar
anteeing TO 60 on tour for four months
each year. He therefore still drew three
fourths of his earnings in the provinces.
He had year Of financial prosperity
in 1899 In the fifteen weeks season at
the Lyceum the gross receipts exceeded
G2SOOO. Five weeks in the provinces
made over 81. 1000, and the twenty-nine
weeks tour in America made the huge
sum Of S5STl54, Of which the net profit
was over 100000. Irving died in 1906.
Between this year and 1892" SAYS The
Era, Irving undoubtedly was in financial
difficulties. But these were embarrass-
ments on a large scale, not petty degra-
dations"
The Washington herald., 1913-09-30
GAYETY.
Bowery RurIesnuers.

Two capacity audiences greeted Eddie
Fitzgerald and the Bowery Burlesquers
at the Gayety yesterday, and if ap-
plause can be taken as a criterion, the
house will be overlooking the rest of the
week. An excellent performance by a
capable company was the opinion of
all those who attended the show yester-
day.
Eddie Fitzgerald and Jack Quinn are
about the whole show, that is, in the
comedy line. and are at their best dur
ing the second act. MabeIle Morgan
sang herself into favor with the first
nighters" and was forced to respond
to number Of well-merited enchores
Sherlock Holmes has nothing on Sam
Brown as the plain clothes man in the
show. The way he solved the mystery
surrounding the disappearance of the
diamond garter was in accordance with
all the ethics of modern criminal de-
lection.
Jane May and Primrose Semon bore
the brunt of the work of the feminine
part Of the cast, and sang a number of
songs that set the house to whistling.
The NORM sisters contributed a dancing
speciality far above the average seen
In burlesque. There is not a weak spot
In the entire cast, and every member of
Il contributes a full share toward max
ing the show the best seen at the popu-
lar playhouse this season.
The music Of the show is catchy: the
scenery and costumes elaborate and
new. The chorus is by far the largest
and best looking that has been seen here
this season. and would compare favor
ably with that OF any of the musical
comedies that play at the high-priced
houses. The plot in the. show, like all
entertainments of its kind. is NIL. There
is not enough to it to tax ones mind
TO follow, still it affords a laugh for
every minute that the curtain Is up.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-30
POLPS.
"MOther."

4 glance into the mystery OF actual
life, through Jules Eckart Goodman's
domestic drama, Mother" is given by
the Poll Players this week in their
revival OF this play. focused upon the
finest instinct OF womanhood-mater-
nal love-with it's atmosphere of real
, ity. in which there is scarcely a trace
of the artifice of the theater.
To Helen Tracy is given the oppor-
tunity of the title role, which can
easily be considered the finest and most
appealing role offered this talented
member of the company. The perform
ance she gives is sincere and almost
overwhelming in its pathos. and her
picture of the loyal mother Of absolute e
love and sacrifice seems to suggest her
| fitness for this remarkable creation
of Emma Dunn.
The play Is the story of a mothers
love for her children. her sacrifices for
them. and her unfailing belief in them
under the most trying circumstances.
Izetta Jewel is sweet in her persona
ton of the older sister. whose generosity
to her sister furnishes one OF the most
touching incidents of the piece. Paul
McAllister is a little harsh and awkward
at times. but his handling OF the inter
view with Mother" when ne informs
her of her sons defalcation, is master
full Mark Kent is congenially cast as
the family lawyer and friend. and his
excellent acting helps to make the pre-
sentation a real success. Forrest Orr,
as William wetherill, admirably pro-
trays a difficult role. in that he is able
to keep from being entirely black as the
ood-for-nothing son. Dudley HawIey
and Gertrude Bondhill are, as usual.
excellent. Harry Cooper and Mary
Eaton are the very amusing twins
Louise Kent is a true type OF the girl
on the stage"
The long waits between acts were an
noying, and 1t is hoped that the Poll
management will exert every reasonable
effort to prevent marring in this way a
most enjoyable and admirable play.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-30

have an enjoyable pianologue. and King
and King. man and girl, furnish a
hne athletic feature in ;umbling and
head and hand balancing Inglis and
Redding have a slxit which keeps the
audiences laughing lmmoderately. Charles
and Ada Latham have a playlet. NO
body's Kid" that has its blend OF pathos
and humor, and presents a clever bit OF
novel comedy by Ada Latham.
The Pathe motion pictures give the
big events Of the world, and series Of
selected censored motion plays adds to
the entertainment
The Washington herald., 1913-09-30

The original whip" company opened in
New York at the West End Theater
last Saturday, and the members of the
original "Fanny's First Play company.
which opens its season in Boston. ar
rived on the steamship ST. Louis.
The Washington herald., 1913-09-30
English Players Returning
America.

Members OF various English companies
which enjoyed success in America last
season and which are TO go on tour
in this country throughout the current
The Harlowton news., 1913-01-31
MONTANA
PIONEERS
Meet In Billings on the First Day
In February for Their
Annual Banquet.

Billings, Montana, Jan. 31.-The
Society Of Pioneers of Eastern
Montana has completed arrange
ments for its annual banquet which
will be held in Billings on the
evening of February /. Invitations
have been sent out to members and
their friends in all cities, towns
and rural communities in the east
ern section of the state and it is
anticipated that the gathering will
be exceptionally large. The pro-
gram will include talks on the
! early days in Montana by men and
| women, many Of whom have resi-
I ded in the Treasure state FOL
almost half a century.
The Harlowton news., 1913-01-31
MEETING WITH
OPPOSITION
Federations of Labor Opposing
Compensation Act--Shou!d
Take Action at Once.

The bill in the Montana legisla-
ture for a workman's compensation
act is meeting with considerable
opposition by the different fedora
tions of labor throughout the state.
The bill is fashioned after the
Washington act and repeals the
Liability act passed by the last
legislature.
Tt would be we'll for the railroad
employees and others, who have
not investigated it, to do SO at
once.
One Of the employees of the
railroad at Miles City was in town
Tuesday evening and explained
this bill to few of the railroad
employees. If they wish to defeat
this bill they should take action
at once.
The Harlowton news., 1913-01-31
ROOSEVELT
IN CRUSADE
Striking New York Garment
Makers May Find Their
Champion in Him.

New York, Jan. 22,-Privations
resulting from long hours and
small wages for women workers in
the garment industry are crush
ing the future motherhood Of the
country" Colonel Theodore Roose-
yelt declared after his last nights
visit among the kimona and wrap.
per making strikers. Most OF the
girls in this branch of the industry
are not more than Is years old.
Colonel Roosevelt visited them
at the request Of a settlement
worker, who ushered him into a
hall crowded with girls of all
tongues. They gathered about him
eagerly as soon as they lad been
assured of his friendliness, and told
their stories through interpreters.
The colonel had characteristic
emphatic expression of anger and
SYMPATHY lis each case was revealed
to him.
This is crushing the future
motherhood of the country he
said finally. 1T must be stopped.
lit is too horrible for words
IF they would only let us sing
while we worked it would not be
! so bad"
j THE brutes!' the colonel uttered
The Harlowton news., 1913-01-31
DISPARITY IN RAIL WAY
RATES HITS STATE
Grain Tariffs From Montana Points to Minneapolis
and Duluth Are About Seventy-Five Per
Cent Higher Than From Canada.

cent higher than rates on the same
commodities over the Great North.
ern railroad.
Interstate rates were incident
ally considered. As an illustration
it was cited that the rate on grain
from Fargo, N. D., to Minneapolis,
q distance Of 251 miles, ISL cents.
For IL cents in Montana. the Nor
thern Pacific will haul grain only
from 60 to Is miles.
Mr.. Hannaford did not attempt
to deny that discrepancies were to
be found in rates within Montana
and from Montana points to cast
ern terminals. but in explanation
he said many Of these rates were
paper rates" made years ago when
Montana shipped no commodities
for which the rates were made.
The joint Investigating commit
tee will meet again in two Or three
days, to further probe the matter.
The Harlowton news., 1913-01-31
MUSICAL TO
I" BE GIVEN
Program to be Given il N. T
Church Has Several Good
Numbers. sa-si.-sss

A musical will be given in the
NJ. E. church on Friday evening,
Feb. 7th, the proceeds of which
are to be applied on the payment
Of the piano recently purchased by
the Sunday School.
The program is in charge Of Miss
Poindexter, which is assurance
that it will be of very high class.
She informs us that they will have
seventeen numbers on it, consist
ing Of readings, vocal and instru
mental music. The admission is
placed within reach Of all and
they should have the church
packed. The object is a worthy
one.
The Harlowton news., 1913-01-31
FIGHT OVER
WOOL TARIFF
Manufacturers Present Front
Against Any Tariff Reduc-
tion on Cloth.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Protec-
ftionists and tariff revisionists kept
up running fight before the house
ways and means committee today,
which was continued tonight. The
wool tariff was the issue on which
the manufacturers presented an
almost solid alignment against re-
'duction of duty ON woolen cloth
and ready made clothing, though
favoring reduction of the duty on
raw wools.
III 1T was the most strenuous fight
made at this session Of congress
against the democratic plan for re-
vision of the duties in the coming
extra session. Through William
Goldman Of New York, it's presi-
dent, the National Association of
sClothiers declared that while free
wool was desirable, a move to put
wool on the free list was too revo-
lutionary. He said the association
endorsed the proposed democratic
rate of 20 per cent ad valorem on
raw wool.
n The National Association of
Manufacturers, comprising 100 of
the woolen mills Of the country,
through it's president, John P.
Wood Of Philadelphia, presented a
tentative schedule Of rates, but
MIR. Wood admitted that the
schedule was approximately the
same as the present tariff law.
The committee showed no signs
Coday Of changing it's tentative
plan for q revised wool schedule
along the lines of the democratic
bills of the two previous sessions
Of this congress, which provided
for 20 per cent ad valorem on raw
wool, and from 35 to SO per cent
on cloths, ready made clothing
and other articles.
The Harlowton news., 1913-01-31
TEMPEST AND
SUNSHINE
Presented at the Local Opera
House Last Tuesday
Evening.

The book written by Mary j.
Holmes, entitled Tempest and Sur
shine, has been dramatized and
the play was presented at the opera
house here last Tuesday evening
to very large audience.
The main actor, representing
Mr.. Middleton, was good but tho
less said about the other actors
the better. On the whole it was
presented in a way not to draw
much applause from tho audience.
All plays OF motion pictures pre-
sented here should start at a GER
tain hour, say $50 III tho winter
months and 8 D. m. in the summer.
If the curtain was raised at $50
sharp it would be much more sat.
isfactory to all.
The Harlowton news., 1913-01-31

Helena. Jan. %. 1t was brought
out at the legislative freight rate
hearing last night that rates from
Montana points to Minneapolis and
Duluth are about 75 per cent
higher than rates from points in
Canada Of the same mileage.
;. NJ. Hannaford, vice president
of the Northern Pacific Railway
company, was on the stand.
He explained the disparity in
Montana and Canadian rates on
the grounds that the Canadian
lines are subsidized hy the govern
ment. In rebuttal it then was
shown that the Northern Pacific
received land grant from the
federal government worth many
millions of dollars, and it was fur
ther brought out that rates on the
Northern Pacific are about 10 per
The Harlowton news., 1913-01-31
FIRST BABY BY
PARCEL POST
The First Baby Was Delivered
On Rural Route From
Batavia Ohio.

Batavia, Ohio, Jan. 25.-Vernon
0. Lyttle, mail carrier on a rural
route out Of this place, is the first
man to accept and deliver under
parcel post conditions live baby
The baby, q boy weighing lO.3,4
pounds, just within the 11-pouno
limit, is the child of Mr.. and Mrs
Jesse Beagle of Nearglen.
The package" was we'll wrapped
and ready for mailing" when the
carrier got it today. It's measure
ments reached II inches, also just
within the law, which makes 72
inches the limit.
Mr.. Lyttle delivered the par
cel'' safely to the address on the
card attached, that of it's grand
mother, Mrs. Louis Beagle, who
lives about mile from it's home
The postage was 15 cents and tht
parcel was insured for $50.