Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-03-23
THE DEAD TRAGEDIAN.
How Lawrence Barrett Was Regarded rs
Actor and Man Here.


How Lawrence Barrett Was Regarded rs
Actor and Man Here.
A SINCERE GRIEF FELT AT HIS DEATH-HARRY
FIsK PAYS WARN TRIBUTE To HIS CHARACTER
AND wORK-HIs INTEREST IN TIE DRAMATIC
CLUB NAMED FOR HIM.
The news of the death Of Mr. Lawrence Bar
rett was received with genuine regret in this
city where he was always very popular. both as
actor and man. Few men In the dramatic
profession were made as much of by
society people in this city was
he. and his visits here we're
always made the occasion of a number of din
ners and other social entertainments il his
honor On his last visit in November. 1889.
when he wed at Albaush's for fortnight, he
was Obliged to decline all social attentions
on account of his neck trouble, which by
that time had reached serious proportions.
That was his last enSAgene Mt prior to his leav-
ing the stage temporarily ON account OF his
trouble. In the following spring he re-
sumed work, playing in connection
with Mr.. Booth. He booked
to play here in April and his engagement was
to have been marked by a grand production of
Rienzi which he brought ont for the first
time before Washington audience.
SINCERE GRIEF THIs CITY.
The news Of Mr.. Barretts unexpected death
reached here late Friday evening and was at
once telephoned to the theaters about the time
they were shutting up for the night. II occa-
sioued real grief and Saturday little else
was talked about among theatrical peo-
pie With them he was very popular
notwithstanding the fact that he had a reserved
manner and kept much TO himself. No man
could be more agreeable and entertaining than
he, and his sterling worth and many good quail
ties we're recognized and appreciated even by
those with WHOM he was not familiar.
Mr.. barrett was one of the hardest students
imaginable on many lines in addition to those
connected with his profession and was an ex-
cellent CONFERENCE.-The. speaking with iutelli-
gence a great variety OF subjects. He was
interchangeable worker always. a with
high ambitions and determination to realize
them.
WHAT Mr.. HAEB5 YIsK SAYS.
Mr. Harry C. Fisk said to a STAR reporter
that the last time he saw 3lr. Barrett
was in Baltimore last November. 81 had a
little chat with him them said Mr.. Fisk, land
he seemed more enthusiastic and
sanguine than i had seen him
for long time. He never acted bettet and
the members of his troupe remarked TO me
upon the interest he took in his work His neck
trouble seemed to have disappeared and he told
me that he had entirely recovered
is great shock to us all.
1t was his usual custom when playing in this
city To come around to the box office early in
the evening and sit here chatting until it was
time for him to go behind the scenes. He was
a very entertaining talker, though not in
light or frivolous vein. He had read much and
well. and was q polished and cultivated gentle
man.
His death will come particularly hard upon
Mr.. Booth. who is a man that does not make
many intimate friends and for whom Mr.. Bar
rett well suited. They were alike in many
ways and had much in common. /
should not be at all surprised if the result
should be that Booth will leave the stage
permanently. He depended much upon Bar
Iett, who. it was arranged, should continue to
act as manager for him.
This means the end Of tragedy in America.
FOR if Booth should leave the stage there is no
one left to I'LL the places they two leave
vacant"
Mr.. BCCKISeHAM's TESTIMONY.
Mr.. Buckingham, the popular doorkeeper at
Albsugh's, was eloquent in his praise Of the
dead actor. He was always good friend of
mine Like all men with their way
to make in the world and an ambition
in life toward which he always striving he
naturally kept much TO himself. He was de-
voted 10 his work and to his books: but he was
not cold. No, he was not cold. He was fine
man and the American stage could i'll afford to
spare him"
THE LAWRENCE BARRETT CLUB.
The death of Lawrence Barrett brings to
mind the Lawrence Barrett Dramatic Club Of
this CITY. which organized in 1880 and
gave its first performance in May. 1881. the
play produced being julius Cesar" MIR. Bar
rett always took warm interest in the club.
During his first engagement here after the
formation Of the club he was given a reception
He presented to the club his portrait and an
elegantly bound copy of his life of Edwin For
rest The club prospered till 1886. when, OIL
bx,,
take part with prominent actors, it was dis
banded
The first stage manager was Mr. Thad. L.
Sailer- Among the actors brought out by this
club is Charles Il. Hanford, a graduate of the
Washington High School, who showed much
ability while in the club and was engaged to
take leading parts by William Stafford
Thomas heene, Robson and Crane and the
BOOth-Barrett combination Mr.: Hanford il
now supporting Julia Marlowe. Another man
trained for the stage in this club is Mr. Wilton
Iarkaye. a graduate of Georgetown college
He has played with Rose Coghlan. also in the
Paul kauyar' and Shenandoah COM
pInles and Is now producing the
Power of the Press in New York. Other
NIshingtonisns who have made names for
themselves through this organization are Mr.
lin Murphy, who appeared last in Hoyts
comedy. The Texas Steer James A. Ma
honey. who played with William Stafford and
afterward with Lotta. and j. Writ Kali, who
has taken parts In a number of plays of west
ern life.
INVESTED IN REAL ESTATE HERE
The dead actor was SO much impressed with
this city. especially as good place TO invest i'll
real estate, that some years ago he bought a
block of land at the corner of Connecticut
avenue and q street. He held il for some time
and then sold 1t at a good advance His example
was followed by Mr.. Florence, who purchased
some lots farther north on Connecticut avenue.
near Boundary. which he still owns The
actress. Lolita, also made an investment in n
tract OF land on the Columbia road and subse-
quentiy disposed Of it to advantage.
AN OLD FEUD AT an END.