Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, May 08, 1904, EDITORIAL SHEET, Page 14, Image 14
tl THE OMAIIA DAILY BEE: SUNDAY, MAY 8, 1904. ABOUT PLAYS, PLAYERS AND PLAYHOUSES Mr. Richard Mansfield's annual visit la ths asaurance of one thing above all others, the preseritatlfm of at lest one rood new play, and that In faultleM manner. It may be that Mr. Mansfield has not yet attained prr- fectlon at an actor, but ha haa well r.lgh reached that point as a producer. To begin with, his ambition knows no bounds and hla vocabulary doea not contain tha word Im possible, and his experience and natural bent lead Mm tha true road to tha artistic, 0 that while hla productions are marclve lit vary particular, they are put together with such precision and nicety of perspec tive tba beholder Is Impressed only with the sense of completeness and fit n Ms, and not with any undue Idea of mere mass. An other point In Mr. Mansfield's favor, and one that ought never to be overlooked. Is hla determination that nothing but the vary best shall be put before tha people under his name. Take his recent career as an example. In succession ha has pro duced "Cyrano de Bergerac," Henry V," "Monsieur Beaucalra," "Julius Caesar," "Old Heidelberg," and 'Ivan the Terrible," any one of which undertakings Is sufficient to support the fame of an actor, and either of which would serve to content the aversea liar for many years, yet Mr. Mansfield has given one after the other and In doing so has abandoned none of hla other productions. He Is Indeed the producer of America Just now. Ho might easily do as some of the other great actors have done, give himself over to a manhgfr who would equip him with a play that called for little scenery, surround him with a few people mora or less competent, and send him abroad through tha land to gather in the dollars; for tha publlo will pay Its money to see Richard Mansfield, Just as It doea to sea John Drew, even If It knew tha one wis supported as the other too often Is on his westward Journey by Inferior actors That Mr. Mansfield has steadfastly declined to engage In this sort of thing Is the best vldence of his sincerity, and would be enough to endear him to the people If ha had no other recommendation. It must not be Inferred that Mr. Mans field depends on scenery alone for tha pro duction of hla plays. He Insists on hav ing actors, even for his mobs. Every man and every woman In his great cumpanlea la well trained and able so that no part of tha play suffers from Incompetence, his aim always being perfection. He sets him self a tremendous task, each season In his productions, and works fiercely until ha accomplishes It la "Ivan tha Terrible" Ms triumph. Is won by the very sublimation of his art, Ha has grasped tha subtleties of a strange character, full of contradictions and with no living prototype, so that Its understand ing seems mora the result of Inspiration than of atudy, and ha gives such A tra mondoualy forceful and overpowering In terpretation of. his Idea that he simply overwhelms the audience with his acting. It la not an assumption, but the literal living Ivan ha presents. Little by little be adds to It, although tha first appearance f tha monarch of all tha Ruaslas would seem sufficient, until he haa thoroughly de veloped tha condition of a mind, absolute but unsettled, owning responsibility to no power, determined on no course save that It will have its way In this world and un dertake its Justification In tha next, until finally tha cumulative weight of aggre gated excesses cornea with brutal force over tha auditor, and even thought Is -Brushed by tha ending of tha piece, tha awful death seen so dramatically ren dered. Hours may be spent In co-ordinating tha points made by the actor In' his portrayal of tha charaoter, until tha final conclusion Is that It la a magnificent tri umph for tha art of tha man who con ceived It, but a play on would hardly care to sea twice. One more we have some reason for dis cussing Shakespeare's methods. It haa been saplently suggested, heretofore, that ha thought very little of what we nowadays -deem one of his best comedies, "Twelfth Wight; or, TV-hat Tou Will." This is the natural Inference drawn from tha title. The plot. Is not deep one. In fact, tha expedi ent of confused Identity waa used several times by Shakespeare himself, and was a I Common resort among his contemporaries. It Is believed that he wrote the play muoh as soma of our modern pieces are produced. In a hurry to meet an emergency. It is be lieved to have been first produced about Christmas time, 1601, a fact that gives It the name of "Twelfth Night," for It was associated with tha festivities of that oc casion, which was In those days an event fully aa Joyous as Christmas Itself. The subtitle is taken to Indicate the Indifference of tha author to tha work, for, n t having given It a name, he was probably pressed to make tha title of the little comedy mora definite and specific, and answered by the airy fling. "What Tou Will."' Another of his plays that afford much delight to mod erns is suffering from the same cause, "As You Like It." Nothing in either piece sug gests the title given It, and surely the merit of neither Is represented by the title. It Is not improbable that Shakespeare felt as many another great soul haa felt, that the work he really wanted to do was not that he was doing merely to bring him In an Income, but one that he would some time be able to give the world and thus fix his fame forever. These comedies were written to be performed on special occa sions and were not Intended to be Immortal. So the author did not worry himself about naming them. With that perversity that has marked the subsequent career of so many, "the stone which the builders re jected" has come to be the one most sought after. It is only a really great actor who can Interest an audience In a presentation of "Hamlet," of "Macbeth," or of "Julius Caesar," plays on which the. author lav ished the great wealth of his genius, while even the mediocre can obtain a hearing if the piece be but one of the lighter composi tions of the Bard of Avon. Miss Viola Allen and her company have a very neatly staged version of "Twelfth Night," one that la calculated to afford an evening of unalloyed fun, the little gross nnea of the original being carefully extir pated, and only the pleasantness left. Noth ing has been marred in the expurgatory process, and the action of the play has been accelerated somewhat. In order that tho necessary scenery may be properly dis played, and yet the length of the perform ance be held within a reasonable limit. Coming Events. The frisky Frits the spontaneous Scheff the altogether charming Frltxl Schelt who haa made a notable success In the Victor Herbert comlo opera, "Babette" will appear at Boyd's theater Tuesday and Wednesday nights. May 10th and 11th. Everybody is charmed by "Babette." Its story Is told in quick action, hustle and bustle, with neatly turned lyrics Herbert's tuneful music, full of character, melody and vitality, and mors than all by Fritzl Scheff. She sings, dances and acta with an exuberance of animal spirit that Is fairly magnetic; her voice is as clear as a bell; her song Is that of a bird; her speech full of meaning and suggestion; her manner a blending of charm, coquetry, with Imperti nence as its spice; her pretty face with Its Illumining smile; her dainty, petite figure, clad as a peasant, then aa a columbine, then In a picture hat and long mantle of a grand dame en voyage, and lastly In the panlered train and puoipadoured wig of a court beauty. It waa a happy thought that led C. B. Dillingham to entice Frits! Scheff Into tha realm of comic opera. She has a sense of humor, the faculty of evoking a laugh and an Inexhaustible fund of vivac ity, all fitting her perfectly for pre-eminence In her new field. Her supporting company gives substantial aid in produc ing muslo and mirth, Eugene Cowlea, Richie Ling, Ida Hawley, Louis Harrison and Josephine Bartlett being the leaders. A large, well trained chorus and fine scenlo settings give Ufa and color. Saturday evening next Miss Maude Adams will appear at Boyd's opera house In a revival of 'The Little Minister," the play In which she first began starring, and the one In which she laid the foundation for one of the most successful careers that It has been the good fortune of any actress In ' this country to possess, for many years. . , Miss Adams has the reputa tion of, being one of the most natural women on the stage. No matter what she does, or how she does it, she Is al ways the same charming, fascinating, cap tivating, demure and modest Maude Adams. If she were anything else, it is hardly probable that she could have attained her splendid popularity. Henry Alnley, an ex cellent young English actor, whom Charles Frohman brought out from London Inst lall to become Miss Adams' leading man. will play the title role In "The Little Minister" to Miss Adams' Babble. Others In her company are: ' Eugene Jepson, Oeorge Irving, Lloyd B. Carlpton, Q. Jlar rlson Hunter, ' Joseph Francouer, John H. Bunny, Richard Plttman, William Hender son, Charles D. Pitt, Thomas Valentine, Margaret Gordon, Violet Rand, Mrs. W. O. Jones and May Galyer. The only attraction at tho Krug this week will be the popular Swedish dialect comedian and Northland singer, Ben Hen dricks, In the romantio play, "Erik of Sweden," a tale of the city of New York and Lake Superior region, by Sidney R. Ellis. This Is Hendricks' first starring season under the management of Mr. Ellis. "Erik of Sweden" la a story with heart Interest, Interspersed with humor. It is filled with thrilling climaxes and Inter preted by an unusually large acting com pany. Mr. Hendricks Is said to bo pro vided In this comedy drama with a most excellent vehicle for tha .exploitation of hla talents as sn actor and singer. Dur Ir.g he action of the play Mr. Hendricks will sing six new songs, "Fair Land of Sweden," "That's My Friend." "Northland Lullaby," "Pase It On"' and "Scandinavia.' This engagement will open with a matinee today and will be for four nights and Sunday and Wednesday matinees. THE GONDOLIER" Appropriate Word Fitted to the Charming Intermezzo Twp-Step. The manner In which a musloal compoal go'i has crept Into the popular heart and achieved universal popularity In so short a time is especially noteworthy. It Is but .CHORUS. were at once reoognlxed by tha best critics, and it certainly Is tha musical hit of the century. Appropriate words have bt sn fitted to the melody, and now "The Gon dolier" song bids fair to become a positive rage. 'The history of Its inception Is por trayed in the beautiful song. For it was In Venice, the Bride of the Adriatic, amid tho romantio aurroundlngs of Italian story, that the muslca) Inspiration came to Its young composer. The muslo loving publlo owe a debt of gratitude to the publishers of "The Gondolier" for the many musical hits published by them during tha past yH ., V- as-liaa Sang, tsr,.., fossa af Us ureas jtwa . Iarv tor sun uuasktsi .Ja' ' will go a Vo . tog. through life Wll go a . float . bur. it : n "1 AMI will e yew. Ova- a . Uer. , a few weeks that "Tha Gondolier" his been published, and now one hears it everywhere. The composition unites all the necessary laments which go to make a popular fa vorite. "Tha Gondolier has brought fame a4 fortune to Its composer, lis merits list. year. ' Among these are the (10,000 Inter mc no, "Hiawatha;" the Irish coon song serenade. "Bedella;" tha Moorish inter inriso, "Boko;" the Indian song hit, "Nav ajo;" the march two-step, "Dixie Girl'" and the negro melody, "Peaceful Henry' FOURTH SEASON. Grand Opening Sunday, May IS, OP OMAHA'S POLITE RESORT KRUG PARK Huster's Augmented Dand. Everything conducted on the same high moral standard as in the past Gossip from 84aelnnd. E. 8. Wlllard will not return to America until tne ran or 19K. Lulu Glaser will be under the manage ment of Charles B. Dillingham next sea son. Richard Carle was out of tho cast of "The Tenderfoot" lor a week on account or illness. Gertrude Hsvnes hn.i concluded her serv Ices with "A Fatal Wedding" and has gone 10 curope ior a much nwou rest. Henrietta Crosman will not go to Kurope this summer, but will rest at her country nome in Aiassacnusetts. The woods. Dick Ferris will come down from Minne apolis to open his stock company season at the Boyd theater, playing Chauncey onorr. in a uiiuea ool. Henry Miller didn't like what the New York critics said about him and Margaret Anglln in "Camlllo" and took occasion to say so from the stage one night recently. ins crmcs sun draw tneir pay. Pony Moore has decided that his lung Is not Bumcienuy-Dusiea to necessitate a trip to Colorado or any other place for re pairs, so he will stav in Omnha and Innlc after Courtland beach and the Ak-Sar-lton street fair, as has been his custom of re cent summers. MUSIC AND MUSICIANS Yes, Just one year ago today the walls of the historic old Coliseum, Ak-Sar-Ben's den, were echoing to the strains of tha "Stabat Mater," that masterpiece of Ros sini. It was a wet day, was it not? But still there was an audience which braved the rain and came to the dear old "barn," as it has contemptuously been called by some, who are forgetful of the glories of that place, or who are too new in Omaha to know anything about the halos which surround that mystic den of the Ak-Sar- Ben dynasty. Just one short year ago, and Omaha peo ple knew what It was to hear the soft wooing of the strings: the mellow effluence of the orchestra. Brass bands In publlo parks are the proper thing, and the people of Omaha are 'not backward in coming forward" to their support, as they, say In Ireland. For example, I would cite you the patronage of the brass band organizations of tha Transmisslsslppl exposition of 1898 and tha "tented" concerts under "tho Bellstedt." The fact that Mr. Walter Damrosch and his fine orchestra was so well received in Omaha on the occasion of his recent visit, when he presented a series of music-pictures of "Parsifal" without scenery or actors, proves conclusively that there are many, many people in Omaha who love the best of music, and it also proves that many people outside of Omaha are deeply inter ested in the musical development of this community. When Damrosch and his or chestra appeared it waa the signal for put ting out the Signs "Free List Suspended" and "Standing Room Only." Is not this an encouraging outlook for Omaha's growth .musically? Does not this mean that there are many people In Omaha who love tha Divine Art for its own sake? All of which is herewith stated for tho encouragement of those who are talking up a permanent orchestra lor Omaha next sea sen. There never was such a good oppor tunity as now, and I have tilkcd with lev eral Instrumental musicians who feel quite confident that we will have a regular or ganisation . next season. Will someone please sound tha "A"T I have been pondering upon the uses of enemies. - . Let me be personal for a moment. Years ago, not so very long, either, I opened my studio door In response to a vigorous tap ping thereon, and a fine-looking, big, broad shouldered man stood In front of me, and, with a voice whose sound was music lts-lf, he proesented himself thus: "I have coma to see what the man looks like who has so many enemies. My name Is Trefx." And that was the beginning of a friendship which will last for years to come. But that Is not the point. "My friend the enemy" that is what I would speak about. I have them galore, and am thankful for them. They are harmless. Scarcely one of them who would not give me assist ance tomorrow If I really needed It. They are not malicious. They simply do not think. For Instance, I am supposed to be opposed to the "Concert Promoters' Soci ety," which Is an organization for bringing to Omaha of such big artists as can be ob tained. Now, surely, if my frlend'tha ene my stops to think the charge that The Bee or Its musical crttlo opposed anything good, mark you, good for Omaha's musical devel opment, will make even my friend the ene my smtla at the unreasonableness of tha thing. Because, forsooth, tha promoter of tho aforesaid concert schema does not happen to be composed In the same key as I am, should I try to fly In the faoe of that sweet saint, MuslcT Nonsense; It would be Ilka sulking In tho cellar because some one else was enjoying tha sunshine. There Is plen ty of glory, and all that, to go round; there is plenty of work to do; there is abun dance of good to bs obtained by all, and I am for tha best In Art, always, no matter where it comes from, who pushes It, what clroumstances surround It, or whether its promoters and I dine together every day, or pass each other without tho usual saluta tion. Boms ona will now point to Tha Bee's stand In regard to tha ragtime concerts of the band In tho tent. But, again, I protest that my fight on that occasion waa not against the band, Its concerts, ragtime or anything of tha sort; but tha glaring pre sumption of calling such concerts "Omaha Musical Festival." And In that stand I waa and am supported by every ona who loves the nam of Muslo, In spirit and In truth. I am opposed to sham and pretense In art lines, snd I am earnestly in favor of any man, woman or child who is doing hla or her beat, I care not how they fall or whether I am Invited to their homes to tea. I love my enemies, because they are mak ing whatever good there la in me. There Is not one of them who would go out tomor row and deliberately plan anything to my positive hurt. Enemies talk a lot and mean little. They are usually good forglvers, too. Somettmos their talk , hurts a little, but never mind, tha worst hurt Is to those who talk falsely. I am looking, aa I write, upon the faces of two men who are now in heaven, and my enemies told It abroad last year that these men disliked me. One Is John McQuold snd tha other Is Augustine C. Hirst But hers In my desk I have a letter from the latter, written a few weeks before his death, couched la tha moat loving words and ad dressed to "Thomas, the Well Beloved." By a strange coincidence a postal from Jphn McQuold, written lust before his last, fatal Illness, begins "My Well Beloved Son." What are enemies In the presence of ouch friendships? Tomorrow (Monday evening) a recital will bo given at "Chambers' " by Mr. P. Mar Inua Paulsen, violinist and Miss Ida Belle Field, pianists, when a reasonable entrance fee will be charged and the following pro gram will be given: For the Piano Toccata, C major, Bach Ansorga: Prelude, Rachmlnoff; Nocturne, ID-flat major, Chopin; "Twilight." Field; Wadding Day at Troldhagan, Grieg; Nor- Tired Backs come to all who are forced to overtax them in their daily duties. Ever realize that it isn't really the back that's tired, but the kidneys? The kidneys are overworked, become congested, and when they "play out" the back will tell you. Healthy people have strong backs. Learn to be healthy through keeping the kidneys active. Doan's Kidney Pills keep the kidneys active, correct and cure infrequent or excessive urinary discharges, painful urination and all bladder and kidney troubles. DOAW'S JlDRJEY P B L. ELS Cured tired backs and backs that ache and pain from kidney ills. 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Mrs. Kelly will asBist by singing a group of songs, "Bendemeer's Stream," "My True Love Hath My Heart," (Schnecker) and "When All Is Still," by Maxwell Croome, tho latter with violin obllgato by Mr. Paul sen. Tho accompaniments for Mr. Paulsen will be played by Mme. Borglum. As Mr. Paulsen has been heard on many musical occasions this winter, and haa al ways "made good," the recital will be looked upon as a leading musical event, and It Is hoped that he will receive such patron age from those whom he has assisted, that be will positively decide to make Omaha his future borne. The musical department of the Women's club has elected officers for the coming year, Mrs. Kati being ohoaen for leader of the department, with Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Noble aa assistant leaders, Miss Mackln acting as secretary. Miss Grace Hancock, tha well known accompanist, retires from tho position of secretary-treasurer after a most successful record of about four years earnest work. Miss Corlnns Paulson and Mrs. Boasts, tha retiring leader and assist ant leader, did valiant work for tha causa of tha true art-impulse while they were In office. A good pace has been set for all future comers. May tho persons elected bo suc cessful In the'r new Aeld! This Is tha wish of Ths Bee, which stands for any and every effort put forth upon uncompromising musical lines. On Thursday evening, May 19th, the ad vanced pupils of Mr. Robert Cuscaden will give a publlo recital for their friends snd admirers at Crelghton University hall, when Mrae. Muentefering will assist at tha piano, and a' string orchestra will be In evidence. Mr. John Helgren, tha Indefatigable and earnest musician, who Is the musical spirit bark of all tha endeavors of ths Immanuel Lutheran church, and who has given many interesting programs In times past, will give a cantata, entitled "Saul, King of Is rael," at the'ehurch. Nineteenth and Cais streets, on Thursday evening. May 12th, when the regular choir of forty-seven voices will be assisted by local soloists and accompanied by the fine new pipe organ recently Installed. The work la by Gabriel, and the solo parts will be allotted to Mr. Haverstock, aa Saul; Mrs. Verne Miller, as Michel; Mr. McCreary. as David; Mr. Jes se n, ss Jonathan; Mr. Johnston, as Sam uel, with Miss Esther Bergqulst as accom panist. Mr. John Helgren will direct ths work. From previous efforts of tba choral or ganisation I am safe In predicting a vary good performance, full of heart and en thusiasm, and one thing is surs, Mr. Hel gren never lacks a good audience at ona of his concerts. Mr. U. p. K.ck held a most successful students' recital last Thursday evening. Tha second of tho "Five Afternoons with Five Favorite Composers of Ute Loot Cen-( AML'BEMENTS. AMUSEMENT!. WOODWARD & BURGESS. Managers TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENINGS. IBQVD'S The Celebrated Operatic Artiste FRiTZI SGKIEFF SSC "BABETTE" COMPANY OF 100 PEOPLES, INCLUDES EUGENE COFLES. LOUIS HAR RISON, RICH I El LING, IDA HAWLEY AND JOSEPHINE BARTLETT. vPriceg-50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00. No free lists. ONE NIGHT ONLY SATURDAY Charles Frohman, Presents nn Ji n ji uvoiiHi IN- THE LITTLE MINISTER Prlco-50c 75c $100, $1.50, $2.00. No Free List. Nights- rrmm TI1CATDE Matinees- ItllUM lllftaMlllfta t5c,25c, 50c,75c Best Seats, 25c 4 Nights and 2 Matinees. Beginning HAT. TODAY BACK HEAD of Northland singer HENDRICKS COME AND MEET HIM FACE TO FACE ERIK SWEDEN AMUSEMENTS. 20th and Paul Sts.,-" CON DAY, MAY OTII CAMPBELL BROS Great Consolidated SHOWS EXTRA I SPECIAIi FEATTRBI WAR JAPA V9 RIMIA i BEE RUSSIA'S FIOHTINO MEN. Doubts squad of Russia's Rou?h RI4er. ths famous Cossacks, who ars permitted br tha CZAR OF A IX THE RrSSIAS. Also by special permission of the MIKADO OK JAPAN A detachment of Japanese soldlprs, wear Ins their Identical uniforms and war Im plements, Just as they did at the . SIEOB OF PORT AKTIIUR. Two Exhibitions Dally, Rain or Shjiie. Afternoon at 2. Nlht at S. Doors Open Oris Hour Uarllor. Ba: Ball DES MOINES VS. OMAHA, May T, 8, , lO, VIVTOH STREET PAKK. GAME CALLED AT 1:45 O'CLOCK. tury" takes place this afternoon at o'clock at tha St. Mary's Arenue Congre gations! Church. The muslo of ths service will ba from ths pen of Sir Arthur Built van exclusively, THOMAS J. KELLY. Mrs. Chas. Hagenow, violin, fril N. toth. President of Pera. LIMA, Peru, May 7. President Candame, who had bean 111 tot sums tUns at Ara ulpa, died todajr. Table D'Hote Dinner SUNDAY . Special Supper Card at the CALUMET WILL POSITIVE'. V CXBE. Kidney and IJver Disease, RheumatUm. Blck IfeBrtsche. Eryeipelaa. Scrofula, Ca tarrh, Indigestion, Neurslsla, Nervousness, Dyeueraut, ttruhliltlo Diseases, Cojisilpaiion. 12 peopla wera treated la VtA, llta. AH druggist. T If u M A s J. K THB SCIF.NCB AND ART "I"- OP SINGING '-, - Special Breathing TUDIO DAVIDGE BLK.. ISOJ PARNAM STREET Oiven by IDA BKLLB FIELD, IlaniHt, snd P. MARINI'S I'ALT.HK.M, VIollnlM; as sisted by MRS. THOMAS V. KK1.LY, Soriano, and MME, Al'Ol-'BT MUTHli- BUWJLil'M, Aecompanlsie. Monday, riajr 9, 1404. at Chambers', v, ' ttth and Farnam Streets. Tickets Tto. For sals Bchrnollur A Mueller, at A. Hospa or TWENTIETH CENTURY FARMER. Oat Delia Yea, at