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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09
HISTORY REPEATS ITSELF IN
CAREERS OF FAMOUS ACTORS

To say that history repeats itself or 10
refer to the long arm Of coincidence may
be considered somewhat bromide, but
nevertheless does not alter the facts
Seven years ago Edmund Breese was
scoring a personal success az John Bur
kett Ryder in the Eastern company OF
The Lion and the Mouse" At the same
time Arthur Byron was scoring a similar
triumph as John Burkett Ryder during
the long Chicago run Of THE Lion and
the Mouse
Announcement has just been made BY
Harry Won Tilzer managing director OF
the Manuscript Producing Company that
Edward Breese will this season head the
Eastern company of To-day" playing
Frederick Wagner in George Broadhurst's
and Abraham Schomer's enormously sue
cessful play Of New York life.
This company will cover the same ter
ritory covered seven years ago by Mr..
Breese in The Lion and the Mouse"
Simultaneously Mr.. Won Tilzer announced
the engagement Of Arthur Byron to play
Frederick Wagner in the specially organ
lied Chicago company, which is to pre-
sent To-day" in the Windy City next
month. Does history repeat itself or is
it merely the long arm of coincidence?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09
Sheldon Play and New Operetta
Founded on Andersen Fairy Story

It il rumored In New York theatrical
circles that Edward Sheldon Is not the
only PLAYWRIGHT who has been attracted
by the dramatic possibilities and the SYM
bolism of Hans Christian Anderson's
beautiful fairy tale, THE Sea Maid"
and that George Tyler Is not the only
producer who will present q play or
operetta based on the story.
Mr.. Sheldon's play, founded on the
well-known Anderson, fairy tale, Is en-
titled The Garden Of Paradise" and IL
Is going to be produced in New York at
the Park Theater. leased by Mr.. Tyler.
some time in October. However, before
that date II Is likely that Fred c. Whit
ney, as the story goes, will produce an
operetta by q Mrs. Engleton. based on
the same theme, and that another man
ager will present a play which is DRAM
atization OF the same tale.
The operetta by Mrs. Engleton calls for
cast Of eighty-five people and q very
elaborate production. Several managers
mad the work under consideration, bat the
enormous expense of the production and
the vast work entailed in staging IL de-
TERED them from undertaking the task.
II Is said It remained for Mr.. whitney
70 see the value of the operetta and to
determine to produce 1t.
Readers Of Andersen's fairy tales are
Ad4iAhaT Win the EXQUISITE story OF The
Sea Maid the little mermaid Princess,
daughter OF the Sea King, who longs to
rise from the depths Of the ocean and
behold the beautiful land world, which
she has heard SO much about On her If
teenth birthday she Is permitted to carry
out her wish. and. of course, meets a
handsome Prince, with whom she falls
in love.
The story goes that IL a sea maid wins
the love Of mortal man she also &C
quires an immortal soul like q human be-
ing, but IL she loses the love of a mortal
man she loses her immortal soul
For a while the Sea Maid enjoys the
possession of mortal love- and q soul Of
her own, but the Prince Is tickle and
loses his heart to q mortal Princess, so
the little Sea Maid Is doomed to wait for
800 years before she may become a mortal
and ind a soul of her own again. In the
story the Sea Maid joins the spirits OF the
air. and the ending is full Of sadness and
pathos
How Mr.. Sheldon has ended his play is
secret as yet The ending OF Mrs.
Engleton's operetta is understood to be
happy one. The first act OF both Mr..
Sheldon's play and Mrs. Engleton's op-
eretta takes place in the Sea Kings cas-
tie In the depths OF the ocean, and gives
opportunity for wonderful scenic effects.
The characters are all suspended on wire
cables from the flies and exits as IL SWIM
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09
News of the Plays and Players Washington and Elsewhere
Weeks Amusement.
coIunbIa-4sThe Butteraies."

Amid the dangerous surroundings of
millionaire Hiram Green's winter retreat
at St Augustine, Fla, and the magnih-
ceuce of his mansion at Lenox, Mass, as
reproduced by Scenic Artist Squtres, the
action of one of the most entertaining
comedies of the season will take place
this week at the Columbia Theater, where
the Columbia Players will make revival
of The Butterflies" It will be recalled
as the Henry Guy Carleton three-act
comedy in which John Drew and haude
Adams were seen when the piece was put
on for a run at Palmer's Theater twenty
years ago. Mr.. Drew then played the
part Of the social butterfly. Frederick O3-
sian, who is metamorphosed into one OF
the captains of industy through the art
of Hiram Green. A. H. an Buren, viii
replace him in the Columbia production.
Maude Adams created the role Of Miriam,
one OF the agencies with which the mira
Gle was worked. Dorothy Bernard will
be seen in that part this week. Another
excellent part is that Of moveable Mrs.
Ossian. created by Annie Adams. Maude
Adams mother, to be played here this
week BY Carrie Thatcher. Then there
win be Jessie Glendinning as Suzanne, the
rniIlionaire's daughter, who has her own
love affair; Julia Blanc as Mrs. Beverly
Stuart-Dodge, John NJ. Kline as Andrew
Strong; George W. Barber as Hiram
Green; Everett Butterield as Darlington,
his son; George Darrell as Nathaniel Bill
ser and David Chase as Coddle- The
piece is one that maintains the interest
from start TO finish, and Managers Metz
croft and Berger believe that 1t will
prove one OF the most enjoyable offerings
of the season
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09
The Real Richard Mansfield
As Seen At Close Range

viously one of the utility men had been
reading the line: My lord, stand back
and let the coffin pass" 1t was where
the Duke of Gloucester, aftferward Rich
ard III, tops the funeral procession of
Henry VI. Mr.. Mansfield called for the
scene. When the company formed the
procession and started the march across
the stage, Mansfield. who was on the
opposite side. came limping to the GEN.
Ter as the crippled Duke of Gloucester.
using an umbrella to represent a sword.
he confronted the procession in barrier
ike manner, so as to WOO Lady Anne
over the bier of her dead husband. whom
me- Duke OF Gloucester, had foully muir
oereo. At this point the utility man in
question bounded forward. reading his
line: MY lord, stand back and let the
coffin pass"
Mansheld gave him one look, and then.
calling for a chair, deliberately seated
himself. Adjusting his glasses, he turned
from the trembling actor to the stage
manager. In accents more Of grief than
anger, he exclaimed: ''wardeI Warder
Where did you get this man! How is it
tnat i encounter people in the company
speaking lines like a Bowery 'Hfck - !"
Turning to the actor he went on: Young
man. you can handle the baggage, or
something like that. but never again
speak line on my stage" He then gave
an exaggerated burlesque imitation Of
how the man read the line. The humilia
ting reprimand was entirely uncalled for.
as the man read as well. il not better,
than a great many Of the men of the
company drawing larger salaries could
have done.
Yet it was not only the humber men,
oers OF his company he criticised. At
times he would give the more important
people unmerciful abuse. and thew all
accepted IL with good grace. knowing
well that If they didn't they would have
to seek another engagement Even with
the ladies Of the company he was fire.
quently sarcastic and inconsiderate.
When any of his actors were in trout
Die, real trouble, not of their own fault
or making, such as serious illness, Mans
held always played the good Samaritan
with unstinted generosity, and he would
never accept thanks. He never person.
ally proffered assistance, but always sent
an envoy in his stead. in the person of his
manager or his treasurer. Many times
when one in his company was stricken
with Illness, Mansfield paid doctor, hos
pftal, and nurse bill, and furnished the
convalescent with transportation to his
or her homo
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
"GraustaFk.o

"Graustark." dramatiEation Of George
Barr McCutcheon's story Of q night for
kingdom and girl, has been selected
for presentation by the Poll Players next
week. The story Is the most realistic mar
rative Of royal love AFFAIR written In
many years. II has its beginning when
Grenfan Lorry. q young Washington
bachelor, catches sight of . stunningly
beautiful girl on the platform Of q Pull
man car as the Rocky Mountain Express
pulls out Of Denver.
Late one afternoon he watches her
stroll along the platform of a little sta
ton up in the Alleghanies. When the
train pulls out, he alone knows she Is not
on board and promptly drops on the NOV
ing train. with true American noncha-
lance he wires the conductor to hold the
train, hires a carriage, and conveys the
frightened girl to the next station. This
Is the beginning Of romance that does
not end when the young American dis
covers that he has fallen in love with
Yetive, Princess of Graustark.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09

George fChoos will present Binnie sorra
and her company of seven little come
dians in the musical playlet, Whose
Husband Is He" as the leading feature
of the Cosmos bill the first half Of this
week. It is a musical comedy Of seven
principals, each having his or her spe-
cialty. Brown and williams will appear
in a comedy skating and dancing act, and
Mile. bonita and her company will fur
nish a musical number, embracing songs
from grand opera to ragtine. harva
REIN. who will be remembered as a hit
in Perry's Minstrel Maids" will furnish
a speciality, and Fouchere will offer cy-
cling act while the whole will be topped
with Al Whites six songbirds, an aSSre-
"a ton Of juveniles. Wednesday and Fri
day the Cosmos country store will be an
added attraction, while on game days,
after the second matinee, the scoreboard
will tell the story of the Nationals game
AWAY from home. The Hearst-Selig News
Pictorial will head the film features the
first half of the week, and the bill will
be changed Thursday.
Flotow's "Stradella Overture" Bid
goods descriptive "A Motor Ride" the
Rachmaninof Prelude" and Briquet's
adele Waltzes" will be some OF the
selections presented IN the orchestral pro-
gram at the Cosmos concerts today from
3 to 1870 p. m, under the direction of
Arthur Maxwell. Many other pretty clas-
sic and popular numbers will be played,
and the attractions for the closing half
Of the last week will also appear.
Last year in the United States 1873 men
lost their lives in the manufacture Of
explosives.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09

Probably no actor during his lifetime
was more widely discussed or inspired
more anecdotes regarding his charac-
ter, temper, and habits. than that most
temperamental of stars, the late Richard
Mansfield, says a writer in the Theater
Magazine for August.
About midsummer of the year 1904,
after I had six months experience play
ing leads and general utility with cheap
Western company, I came to the conclu-
sion that the best thing was to join some
good company at no matter what salary.
that l might gain experience which would
help me in my chosen profession. had
Mr.. Mansfield's company in my mind s
eye, and, thanks to influence, I was soon
on the roster Of the famous actors or
ganization.
The first several days Of rehearsal Mr..
Mansfield did not put in an appearance,
his stage manager reading his various
parts and directing. Finally word came
to the effect that "fatheT'-as Mr.. Mans
field was always called by his people
when not within earshot-wouid be there
the next day. Sure enough, he appeared
on the stage the following morning
while some of the company were being
put through" the first act of Beau
BrummeL"
As he came forward, there was not a
sign of recognition from him to any of
the company. Partly out of respect. but
chiefly to ascertain what scene Mr.. Mans
field wanted to start rehearsing, the stage
manager stopped the rehearsal. Instead
OF this mark of attention pleasing the star,
II only exasperated him. As soon as he
reached the stage he exclaimed petu-
lantly: well, why don't you go on;
why stop. why stop?' The chances are
that had the rehearsal not been stopped,
he would have burst out angrily: You
blithering idiot, why don't you show
some respect when I arrive? Your man.
ners are execrable; stop the rehearsal i'm
mediately." The man possessed an ex-
tremely contrary disposition. The only
way one could tell whether he was
pleased was by his silence. When Mans
field was pleased he said nothing
Richard III" was to be rehearsed In
the afternoon. He had not played this
piece for several years, and he realized
II would require considerable work to put
II back in the repertoire, owing to the
fact that all the~znembers Of the present
company, with one exception, were new.
That afternoon he decided to go
through" himself with one Of the acts of
Richard" During the rehearsaIs pre-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09
"rhe Marriage OF Kitty"

That piece Of frivolity in which Marie
Tempest charmed her numerous follow
ing in this country for two seasons, The
Marriage of Kitty" is billed for produc-
ton at the Columbia Theater next week.
1t is a comedy in three acts, adapted
from the French Of Madam F. De Gre
sac and NJ. F. De Croisett by Sosmo Cor
don LennOx. The piece was first pro-
duced in London where Miss Tempest
attained one of the greatest triumphs OF
her career. Following the run there the
entire London company was Transferred
to New York, where the success was
duplicated at the Hudson Theater. A. H.
Van Buren,. Dorothy Bernard, and the
entire Columbia company will ind parts
to their liking in this amusing piece.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09
Howe's Travel Festival.

The Lyman H Howe New York Hippo
drome Travel Festival is announced for
its annual engagement at the Columbia
Theater in the near future, when an
entirely new program will be presented.
With all eyes focused on war-ridden Eu-
rope, much interest will attach to the
many striking scenes of the continent
which will be presented, one Of the most
tary train that rushes down a mountain
side, and finally plunges over an embank-
ment into a vast chasm beneath. Prac-
the former programs is to be found in the
animated cartoons that proved so pre-
eminently popular. and these are in an
entirely new series.
Manager Peck announces the opening
OF the regular Gayety season August
II. The show picked for the date is
Honeymoon Girls" a two-act musical
extravaganza introducing some Of the
well-known burlesque stars, including
Phil OFT, the German comedian, sup
ported by Alice Lazar, Norma Bell, prima
donna; Nettie Nelson, James Rowland
Bert Chapman, and others.
A new book has been written especially
for Mr.. OFT, and gives him a better
opportunity than heretofore to show his
ability The comedy is called The Girl.
the Man. and the Widow" a two-act
musical comedy, introducing many spec
ialties.
Country Store Friday night, in conjunc-
ton, proved a great success last season.
and many prizes will be given away.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09
Woman in the Ca

CLYDE Fitch's THE Woman in the
Case" will be presented here tomorrow
afternoon for the first time at popular
prices by the Poll Players. The drama
was produced in Washington originally
1Rs a starring vehicle for Blanche Walsh
who was supported by a cast that in
cIuded Robert Drouett and Dorothy Door
in the two leading roles. These three CEN
trail characters will be interpreted next
week by Miss Jewel in the part played
originally by Blanche Walsh, Carl Brick
ert in the role created by Robert Drouett,
and Miss Kent as the woman in the
case" the characters played here in the
first producti6R by Dorothy Dorr. The
big motif Of the story is a wtfe's EFFORTS
To clear her husband from charge OF
murder. Her plan of campaign forces her
to associate with a woman Of the oemi-
monde, in order to obtain from her the
truth about the murder mystery. This
leads I'D to the big scene of the third act.
when the wife triumphs in a duel OF wits
with her reckless companion. The UNFOLD
ing of the story is a fascinating and re-
1narkable study of a woman's soul. The
stage settings depict the home Of the man
who is arrested on a charge of murder,
the visiting room in the Tomhs, and the
fat in which the wife takes up her abode
with the woman against whom she
matches herself in a fight for the truth
that means life or death for her hus-
band.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09
sTUDEBAKER PURCHASES.

Lee Omit, mayor Of Rockville, Nd,
and N. A Miller purchased studebaksr
touring cars from the Commercial Auto
and Supply Company last week.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09

ming under the sea- There IL a wonder
full submarine garden. marvellous fishes
and deep sea monsters OF frightfuI as
pect. The music Mrs Engleton's opera
Is said to be very beautiful.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09
HUGH WALLIS BUYS CAR.

J. E Hanger. Of the Cole Sales Com
pany, reports the sale Of q 1915 big g.
Cole touring car to Hugh Wallis.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09

Toxic is to have a Japanese-American
hank
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09

Last year in the United States 1873 men
lost their lives in the manufacture Of
explosives.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09

Martha Messenger. who played Light"
in the fantasy The Bluebird," Is to
engage for season as a classical dancer.
A branch of art In which she has already
won great distinction.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09

The Liebler Company has taken the
stage rights in Eleanor H. Porter's story.
called "PoIlyanna," which bears as sub
title The Glad Book"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09

Gilbert White, the American artist, who
also is well known in dramatic circles,
declares that we are affected by colors.
Quite so. And we develop colors by cir
The past theatrical season
has made more than one manager blue.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09

Charles B. Dillingham; has settled upon
Around the Clock as the title for the
new Montgomery and Stone show.
Lew Dockstader has decided to travel
in single harness next season. His old
partner George H. Primrose, will take
a long rest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09

With the production OF within the
Law in Vienna and Madrid, that Chi
cago-born play has certainly gained a
worldwide fame; for Australia had 1t
for a long engagement. likewise South
Africa, while in London an all-season
run has Just been completed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09

formerly leading lady
Players, Is among the
have been caught In
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09

z. NJ. Newman, the travel talker, an
nounces that the subjects OF his lectures
the coming winter will be Egypt, Mount
Sinai to jerusalem. Jerusalem to Beirut.
the italian and French Riyieras, and
Berlin.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1914-08-09

Frank B. Metzerott, president Of
Columbia Theater Company, has c
celled his contemplated trip to Eur
this summer on account Of the prevale
Of war.
Gilpin observer., 1914-11-19
Important judicial Decision.

A unique case involving the work.
mems compensation act OF England
was decided by the house OF lords In
Kelly vs.. Board Of Management Of the
Trim Joint District School. which
was twice argued before their lord
ships and occupied two days at each
hearing. 1t appears that John Kelly
was schoolmaster employed by the
defendants. and while discharglng his
duties was assaulted by the pupils in
a concerted attack and suffered In
juries from which he died the same
day. His mother. as a dependent,
sued for damages on the ground that
his death occurred as the result OF
injuries arising out Of his employ
ment. The county court Judge and
the court OF appeals upheld the con-
tention, and the lords Of appeal af-
firmed the JUDGMENT four to three. 1t
Gilpin observer., 1914-11-19
SYMPATHY NOT CALLED FOR
kind-Hearted Man Learned Something
a. to Predictions Of the
Average "kid."

City Hall park was sizzling, re-
marks the New York Evening Post
Suddenly shrin clamor rose above
the low-keyed song of traffic, and
like flock Of blackbirds. a dozen
children in all stages of undress and
dirtiness few toward the southwest
corner of the park. A tall, good
natured man leaned against the iron
fence and held up a handful of yel-
low slips of paper. They pleaded for
them, fought for them; and when
the last had been grabbed. they dis
appeared as quickly as they had
come
Would you mind telling me-" asked
an interested spectator. what it is
you are giving away?"
Why" said the man. they are
milk tickets
"Free?"
"Oh, no. You buy them over there
at the milk station-cent apiece"
The practical good sense OF the
charity struck the spectator forcibly,
and 1t was not many minutes before
another crowd was struggling and
clamoring for the coveted bits of
paper. He favored the smallest, dirt
lest. and thinnest children. One lit
particularly touched his heart, and
he pressed a nickel into her hand. 1t
was something of a shock to see her, a
moment later. slyly nudging one of
the other forlorns and displayed her
pudgy little palm full of the yellow
slips.
Want to know what they do with
them tickets?" said the first man.
Well, they sell EN-" He pointed
across the way to where a group Of
tattered babies surrounded vender
of cheap sweets.
Poor little things!" sighed the spec
tator. they do not even know what
is good for them"
Maybe they DON'T" said the man.
but they have mighty good time
doing the things that amt, and with
straight. There's nothin' kid likes
better than to go unmatched and un-
washed" A soft, reminiscent look
crept into his eyes. "Gee!" he
breathed. I'D like to be one Of 'em
again!"
Then he eyed the spectator sharp
ly. You look" said he, as II you
were ready to shed tears over EN-;
but let me tell you something; II you
have never been one Of de gang. you
don't know what fun il. Now l don't
mean no offense. but wouldn't be
surprised II you was brought up in
a nursery" he spoke the words with
a deep tinge Of contempt; land do
you think that one of them," point
ing to q knot Of sQuabbling young
sters. would change places with
nursery kid? It gets me-" he contin-
ued with q shrug. what kinds Of
people turns sorry for each other"
Gilpin observer., 1914-11-19
Arte,ian Wei, In Australia.

In the rolling downs country Of
western Queensland the artesian sup
ply of water has. when tapped rem
dered 1t possible to carry on industries
dependent on water supply. Human
ingenuity and research have supplied
from natures subterranean reser-
voirs an unfailing supply Of water.
both for drinking and irrigation. At
the end of the year 1912 there were
1879 artesian bores in Queensland.
The deepest bore is situated at Bime-
rah. in the central west. This bore
has a deI:h OF 1.504 feet The shallow
est bore is at Manfred Downs. also
in the central west. which yields q
supply of 1000 gallons per day at
depth of 10S feet. The Charleville
bore has a depth of 1871 feet and the
largest flow in the state-3.00 900 gal
Ions per day The estimated aggre-
gate daily flow from all bores In
Queensland is 52s.s17.s60 gallons. To
obtain this supply necessitated 3S4.68
miles in depth Of boring. In some of
these bores the water has a high tenn
perature. and requires cooling before
being used for domestic purposes.
Gilpin observer., 1914-11-19

is now authoritatively decided that
an accident is not the less an acci-
dent by reason Of its being brought
about by deliberate violence. There
was not SO much difficulty upon the
question as to whether it arose out
of and in the course Of the employ
ment of deceased as a schoolmaster.
though the point was also strenuously
put forward and argued.