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Evening star., 1901-11-15
Took ADVANTAGE Of Lever nom.

President Roosevelt's THANKSGIVING proc
lamation was cabled to Manila today to be
published in the Philippine Islands 1t was
found that the proclamation could not
reach the Philippines by mail. and conse-
quently 1t was held until today when the
new arrangement reducing cable tolls about
one-third went into effect.
Evening star., 1901-11-15
Senator McMiman's Brother Dead.

ST. LOUIS. November 15.-William Nc
MILAN, president of the American Car and
Foundry Company. died today, aged sixty
years. as the result of pneumonia. He was
born in Hamilton Ont, and was a brother
Michigan.
Evening star., 1901-11-15
TRANSPORT HANCOCK AGROUND.
Peculiar Chapter Of Accidents I'm Jap-
anese Waters.

Peculiar Chapter of Accidents I'm Jap-
anese Waters.
NAGASAKI. Japan. November 1.-THE
United States transport Hancock Is ashore
on the south side of the Straits of Shimono-
seki. A German gunboat is assisting her.
The transport grounded on a sandy bottom.
The Hancock is the third United States
transport to meet with a mishap in Japa-
nese waters recently. First, the Sheridan,
having on board number Of returning
troops and the congressional party which
had been visiting the Philippine Islands.
was detained at Nagasah by a broken tail
shaft Her passengers were transferred to
the Warren, which sailed from Nagasah
November g. Two days later the Warren
sustained damage in the Inland sea, which
made IT necessary to return and dock at
Nagasaki. The Hancock was ordered to
proceed from Manila to Nagasak and take
on board the delayed passengers, and II was
expected that she would sail from the port
named November Ii for San Francisco.
Evening star., 1901-11-15
Fire ut wellsville, Pa.

YORK, Pa. November 15-The whip and
ny net factory at Wellsvilie, owned by the
Wellsville Whip Company, was destroyed
by fire early today. Loss. 100000: partly
insured.
Evening star., 1901-11-15
MIR. CRIDLER's SUCCESSOR.
Secretary Pierce's Conn Is
sion to He Signed Today.

The President will sign today the COM
mission of Herbert Pierce Of Massachusetts
to be third assistant secretary of state
Mr.. Pierce is expected to arrive in WASH
ington tomorrow and assume his office. Mr..
Cridler has terminated his connection with
the State Department as third assistant
secretary and has gone to st. Louis to con-
fer with the exposition officials respecting
his European mission.
Evening star., 1901-11-15
Acting a. Judge Advocate General,

Mr.. E. p. Hanna, solicitor OF the Navy
Department, who was assistant to the
judge advocate Of the Schley court of in
quiry, has resumed his official duties at
the Navy Department and is acting Judge
advocate general of the navy in the tempo
rary absence of Captain Lemly.
Evening star., 1901-11-15
NINE MINERS BODIES RECOVERED.
Believed That Over EJeven More Are
'Dead at POcnhOntas.

ROANOKE, Va, November 15.-Up to
noon today nine bodies have been taken
from the Baby mine at Pocahontas, and
it is believed the aist Of dead will exceed
twenty s@@7
The number of injured will be about
thirty
The mine is stiu burning, but no more
explosions are looked for.
Evening star., 1901-11-15
Created a Diplomtic Agent.

SOFIA, Bulgaria. November 15.-Mr.
Dickinson, consul general Of the United
States at Constantinopie, has handed the
foreign ministers here his credentials as
diplomatic agent OF the United States to
Bulgaria.
Evening star., 1901-11-15

AS ap every day up to date
product The Evening Star leads
all the other papers in WASH
ington. 1t has much the largest
and best circulation in the city,
among both men and women,
and therefore has no rival as
an advertising medium.
Evening star., 1901-11-15
TAe natIey ACCEPTED. .

The Navy Department today ordered the
final acceptance OF the torpedo boat Bailey.
Evening star., 1901-11-15

Major John B. Harlow, who retired today,
was born at Sackett's Harbor, N. Y, in
1874, and later moved with his father s
family to Pekin, Ill He enlisted In April,
1861. In Company r, Sth Illinois Volunteers;
relnlisted in August. 1861. In the 47th uli-
nois Volunteers. and again In February,
1854, as veteran of the same regiment.
He was promoted to lieutenant In October,
1864 was brevetted captain In March. 1885,
for gallant and meritorious service in the
field; was mustered out in January, 1866,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03
Strauss, Farewell Concert.

No foreign musical attraction that has
visited this country for many years has
received such attention from the press
and public as has the famous Strauss Or
chestra from Vienna. which is now on its
way back from the Pacific Coast. and Will
be heard here next Friday afternoon at
o'clock at the National Theatre. under
the leadership of the sole remaining mem
Der OF the famous Strauss family of COM
posers and directors. Eduard Strauss.
The organization occupies unique posi-
ton among the leading bands of the
world. 1t does not claim to be symphony
orchestra, or one devoted to classical
work, bur its field is near to the heart Of
the general public and its rendition of
waltz and other dance music, opera and
popular orchestral numbers Of a brilliant,
catchy and dainty nature. cannot be sur
passed or equaled.
Strauss sets the blood glowing, the
pulse stirring and arouses enthusiasm as
no heavy, solid music could possibly do,
and as the New York Herald" aptly says:
Strauss deserves the gratitude OF all
classes of people for making them bright
err, happier and lifting them out of their
common everyday life by the melodious
nature Of his orchestral work"
Tickets will be on sale Tuesday morn
ing at the National box office.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03
THE PASSING SHOW.

Harry b. Smith, who has the reputation
OF writing all the American comic opera
librettos in recent interview asserted
that comic opera is as dead as the prov
erbial DOOR nail. Mr.. Smith did not qualify
his remarks by the explanation that he
meant that New York no longer cared for
this particular form of stage entertain
ment, for il is a fact that the latest Harry
Smith libretto, which was given even a
better production than any of his previous
works, failed to score 1.-THE metropolitan
success It's protectors had hoped. and
this failure, doubtless, has caused the
manufacturer OF lyrics to believe that
the great big and i important Unit
ed States no longer cares for the low
comedian with the topical song in the sec
ond act, with the eighteen verses, seven
teen of which are usually bad, and the
prima donna with idiosyncrasies and
the chorus maidens with their forever
tra-la-las and the Inany other familiar
features of the average comic opera
MIR. Smiths heart is bowed in grief at
the thought that the people of Gotham
will no longer laugh at his merry lines
and evidence a fnsncial frigidity for the
rhythm Of his co-laborer's tunes But he
should take cheer for in the far-off wilds
in which territory Washington is To-
Gated the patrons of the comic ope-
ra mouse find much merriment in the
jingling lyrics and the melodious scores
that are fashioned by Mr.. Smith and the
gentlemen who work with him, while the
same condition prevails in numerous other
cities.
The old-fashioned idea that a lengthy
run in the metropolis is absolutely neces-
gary TO success In the provinces as
the dramatic writer's OF Gotham are wont
to refer to all other places outside OF
Greater New York is thing of the past.
The fact is. a success in New York nova
DAYS means but little TO the people of
Washington. who have learned the folly
of listening TO a metropolitan verdict for
New York has in days agone shown
curious Hiding for plays that would never
be tolerated in any other city. And the
managers have also become wise in their
generation and do not now place such an
aItitudlnous valuation on the reputation of
a play made by remaining at Broadway
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03

Local theatregoers had plenty Of light
amusement during the past week, with
May Irwin at the National and her one
time lieutenant. Peter F. Daley, at the
Columbia, and the customary type of
performances at the other houses. The
farce showed by Miss Irwin is not up to
her usual standard, and the company
shows the effects of a cheapening policy.
Notwithstanding these faults. large audi
ences were the rule at the Rapley play
house. and the treasurer was kept uncom-
monty busy during the engagement. Mr..
Daley, in Hodge, Podge & Co." offered
an entertainment of more than ordinary
merit. Those who find amusement in the
methods of the comedian were we'll pleas
ed with the presentation. while others
were charmed with the elaborateness of
the production and the dainty work of
Miss Christie Mcdonald The stock COM
pany played to ge audiences and the
policy of Manager Walter Clarke Bellows
of giving better performances at reduced
prices appears to be decided success and
well filled houses are now the rule at tie
Lafayette Excellent gatherings witnessed
the performances of the Empire Vaude
vile Company. headed by Johnstone Ben
nett at Chase's, while the Academy, with
a new star, Al H. Wilson in The Watch
on the Rhine" was accorded good patron
age. The Bliou had the European Sensa-
tion show and the other burlesque thea
tire Kernans. offered the Dewey Extrava-
CANA Company with good results
This week will see well-dlversified lot
of attractions. varying from comic opera
as exemplified in ''Fcxy CUTLER" at the
National, TO a romantic drama, dealing
with the Napoleonic conquest of Egypt,
and entitled Near the Throne" at The
Academy of Music. The popular Quo
Vadis'' will return to the Columbia, the
scene of real triumph year ago. and
there is every prospect that the immense
business of the former engagement will be
repeated. The Lafayette company Will
presen an interesting society drama,
THE Social Highwsyman. which
was used by Joseph and +. NJ Hol-
land during their starring tour IN
der the direction of Richard Mansfield
some wears ago. Chases will entertain
Jessie Bartlett Davis the former
contralto Of the Bostonians who has made
a big success in vaudeville The remain
der of the bill appears to be Of splendid
quality, so the Grand audiences should be
well entertained. Kernan's viii offer The
Gay Masqueraders" and the Bijou will
have The Oriental Burlesquers" us its
attraction On Friday afternoon. at Ais
o'clock, the Strauss orchestra will give
farewell concert at the National
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03
The Na,ionaI-"Foxy auiI,er.v

Foxy CUTLER" the new De Koven and
Smith comic opera which the Klaw
Erlanger Opera Company will present at
the National Theatre Monday evening for
the second time in Washington. has two
novel characteristics which have never
been seen before Oh the stage For the
first time an author and composer have
taken good character creation bodily out
OF one OF their former works, introduced
him into a new locale surrounded him
with new characters, and continued his
surprisingly humorous adventures with
new complications and new situations.
This has been most successfully accom-
plished without the loss of atmosphere"
and Mr.. Sykes character is fuller and
more rounded than in his first appearance
in THE Highwayman" several years ago.
The second novelty concerns the music
itself. For Foxy CUTLER" Mr.. De Koven
has written score in two different and
distinct styles The first act being laid
in a shipyard at Portsmouth. the music is
distinctly English. In other words, 1t fol-
lows the old English song form, and de-
mands male voices OF volume capacity
and sweetness. The second and third
acts are laid in Corsica. and the music is
of the pure Italian school, with soft sem
suous serenades, dangerous waltZes, and
melodies which are destined to be heard
in the parlor and on the street.
The Rlaw G. Erlanger Opera Company
is one OF the biggest comic opera organ
izations on the road. 1t travels In it's own
special train of two Pullmans, two day
coaches, and three baggage cars for the
scenery and equipment. II is therefore
possible to visit only the largest cities.
The roster of the company includes the
names of Jerome Sykes, Helen Bertram,
Grace Cameron, Georgia Caine, Carrie
Weir, Edna Hunter, Edith Barr, Almira
Forrest, Adolph link the liliputian COM
edian, Julia Steger, w. G. Stewart, Louis
Cassavant Harry Marlborough and a
chorus of one hundred. For the engage
ment this week the orchestra has been
largely augmented, and will be under the
direction of Sig A. DeNovellis. The en-
tire production is under the stage direc-
ton of Ben Teal. who seems to run the
whole gamut OF representations from a
vaudeville farce like the Rogers Brothers
in Central Park to the great spectacular
play of Ben Hur"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03

scheming Poppaea, and willard Newell as
the crafty Chic. small army of people
will be engaged in he production. while
large chorus of trained voices will rem
der the incidental music of Julian Ed
wards. The scenic and costuming en-
bellishments will be exceptionally elab-
crate; they have been brought to this
country from England, where they were
made at the London AdeIphi Theatre by
some of London's best known scenic art
lists. The transparent scene depicting the
burning of Rome. and the massive scene
of the sixth act showing the Circus Max
linus and the arena, are said to be mar
velous examples of the scenic artists
skill.
Last season II was found that Mr..
STANCES drama, MIR. Julian Edwards
music, and the great cast and prod gality
of staging combined TO make an enter
tainment that pleased immense audiences
during the prosperous week it played
here. AS a drama, the Quo Vadis" of
Stanislaus STANCE was found to be inter
esting, thrilling. and human in story, log
ical in argument, and retaining the digni-
fed and poetic atmosphere of the ro-
mantle novel. The history of the play
seems 10 be that it appeals rot only to
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03
Chase,.-Jes.ie bartlett Davis.

No artistic on the American operate
stage was ever more thoroughly and uni
yersally admired than Jessie Bartlett
Davis, who until recently was a leading
member Of the famous Bostonians Flushed
with a series of oyations since her en-
trance into vaudeville at the commence
ment Of this season, Miss Davis will APP
pear as the headline feature this week at
Chase's. She has quite appropriately been
termed Americas foremost prima donna
contralto, and added to her exquisite quail
ity of voice are womanly charms and
distinct personal magnetism which at
once draw to her the willing admiration OF
all who come within range Of her presence.
Her fame and artistic finish serve TO make
her one OF the most desirable OF all the
most celebrated stars, both from man
agerial standpoint and the pleasure OF the
audiences. These qualities and traits bring
to her, according TO the management, a
salary thar is equal TO that Of the Presi
dent OF the United States, for Miss Davis
will play season OF fifty weeks. drawing
each Saturday evening the sum OF 81 900
II is hardly necessary 10 speak Of her
long and remarkable career, marked
throughout with the most fattering sue
ceeses that can come TO an artist. Miss
Davis will sing a number OF songs that
among them one Of her own composition,
entitled IT'S Just Because ! Love You
So" said to be dainty and altogether de-
lightful musical bit
The programme for the week calls for
seven additional acts OF excellent quality
and worthy in character to surround such
a star as Jessie Bartlett Davis. John c.
Rice and sally Cohen, the comedy head
liners, so well known in this city as to
need no Introduction, will present their
sketch oallea--' The-Kleptcmaniacs." which,
1t is ciaimed. is their best vehicle. Lew
Suily, the minstrel. late with Primrose &
Dockstader. will be heard in mono
logue. The other acts will include The
Young American Quintette. a gathering OF
singers and dancers; Three Gardiner
Brothers. musical comedy artists; Anna
Whitney. an original and clever story tell
err; James r. Macdonald and Annie Martell.
presenting comedy triiie entitled Her
Sisters Beae," and the MARITIME Broth
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03
philharmonic orche.tr. Concert.

Philharmonic Orchestra Concert.
That Washington can and will support a
musical organization that has proved it
self to be credit to the National Capital
is shown In the advance sale of seats for
the second concert OF the season to be CIV
en- by the Washington Philharmonic Or
chestra at the Columbia Theatre this
evening. These who heard the orchestra
at its first concert can vouch for its in
trinsic value as producer of the best mu-
sic with good results and these, supple
mented by many others, have come val
iantly forward in support Of the orches-
ira. as the advance sale OF seats shows
Director Santelmann has prepared an ex-
ceptionally attractive programme for to-
nights concert. 1t is not too long and
will give ample opportunity for the display
of both individual and concerted ability on
the part Of the orchestra as well as Mr..
Santelmann's qualities as a conductor and
interpreter. The soloists who have been en-
gagged for this event are well-known mu-
sicians who will be sure to render good
account of themselves. They are Mrs. II.
Clay Browning, soprano; Mr.. Charles A.
Rabold, baritone. OF Baltimore. and Miss
Bertha Thiele. harpist who will be heard
TO advantage in several Of the orchestral
numbers
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03

the regular theatrical clientele. but By
reason of lis semi-religious character, 1t
also has peculiar interest for that e'e-
ment of churchgoeTs members of the
cloth, as well as the average laymen, who
seldom enter theatre. To the student
of history it has been found to make an
especial appeal because of its convincing
pictures of the Augustinian Rome at the
dawn of Christianity.
Attention is called 10 the fact that the
evening performances will occur at s
o'clock sharp, and the matinees at
O'clock
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03
Tn. Columbin-stuart Robson.

That Stuart Robson's reception at the
Columbia Theatre next week, when he
will present his comedy success, "oliver
Goldsmith" is going to be Of that genuine
character called hearty. has been evil
denced most conclusively in the past few
days by the numerous requests for the
reservation OF seats to witness this COM
edy triumph from the pen of Augustus
Thomas.
Mr. Thomas is playwright whom
Americans know we'll by reason OF his
many contributions to the mimic stage,
but IL seems TO be the consensus of crit
zeal and public opinion that in furnishing
"Oliver Goldsmith" to Stuart Robson and
his supporting players, he has pro-
duced a comedy that equals. II not excels.
In light, shade, epigram, and repartee,
anything since the days of Sheridan.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03
The columbin-"auo vadis.r

Stanislaus STANCES impressive play.
"Quo Vadis." with IT, lavish settings
given it by Whitney & Knowles, with its
incidental music by Julian Edwards. and
the staging of Max freeman, will come to
this city direct from it's long run at the
Academy of Music, New York, and will
be seen at the Columbia Theatre for
weeks stay, commencing tomorrow pight.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03
The Acndemy-"An African KIns.v

IAN African King" which comes TO the
Academy next week, is Charles E. Rlaney's
latest melodramatic production, and it
has been the hit OF the season according
to the press agent.
The story of AN African King is
taken from the late war in South Africa.
The interest centres around an English
girl. known as Katherine Livingston. the
niece and. ward of the famous Boer sol
der, General Marque, which part is por-
trayed by Miss Olive White. Katherine
is in love with Colonel Winston, OF the
British forces, but she is also prosecuted
by the love of Colonel Marque, son of the
general. The fourth act shows the cele-
brated Kimberley diamond mines, and the
scenic and mechanical effects used in this
scene are considered by some stage ex
perts TO be the greatest ever used on the
American stage.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03

The great success which this play made
here last year is well remembered. Since
then, IL has enjoyed two lengthy runs in
New York City, aud long engagement at
the Boston Theatre. Wherever il has APP
pesred, its record for unusual success, it
is reported has been the same. This. its
second year, seems to see IT in greater
popularity than last season. and it is
evident that it has become one of the few
plays that always retain novelty and
charm TO theatregoers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03
The Lnfaycttc-"A Social Highway
mnH.v


"a Social ,Iighwayman, which will
be produced at the Lafayette Square
Theatre tomorrow night, is perhaps in
many respects the best play that has
been attempted by the stock company
since the beginning of the season. While
a high class society drama, il is thrill
ing to the extent of almost bordering
on melodrama. The atmosphere of the
play is that of the 400 the setting and
costuming being very elaborate. The
most remarkable feature of the work
is the skillful way in which the daring
exploits of a professional criminal are
worked into the plot, each act leaving
the audience in suspense as to the next
turn in the fortunes of the various char
acters.
The part of Courtice Jaffrey, the social
highwayman, was originally interpreted
by Joseph Holland. than whom there are
few more finished actors on the American
stage. This character will be taken dur
ing the week by Mr.. ormonde, while the
part of Jenkins Handy, the ex-convict and
valet first played by E. NJ. Holland will
fall to John T. Sullivan. Robert Rogers
will play Carolus Despard, the artist, in
whose studio part of the action passes.
"Eiic NsuSdte Will nave lHe TOle VI
Merton Harley, the young clubman who
comes near being made the scapegoat for
the social highwayman's crimes. Miss
Haswell has what the press agent de-
scribes as good but not difficult role in
Elinor Burnham, with whom Jaffrey is
in love, and for whom he sacrifices him
self at the end of the play. One OF the
best characters in the play falls to Miss
Eleanor Moretii. Frohman leading lady,
who will play Sonora Caprices, the Span
ish adventures, who knows of the record
OF The highwayman, and aims to expose
him, but is blocked by the fidelity OF
Handy, who is stanchly loyal to his
criminal master, and whose thorough
fidelity goes far TO redeem his other fail
ings. Miss Graycc Scott should have a
good ingenue part in Dora, while Miss
Ross as the clairvoyant has chance for
some good character work. The produc-
ton will bring out some handsome gowns
among the feminine element of the COM
papy. according to the management.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03

1t is promised that the present pro-
duction OF the piece Is, il anything, in
advance of that seen last year. The cast
will contain all the important names OF
the principal parts which v ere seen here
last year, with Joseph Haworth as the
impetuous rinicius, Rcselle Knott as the
Iowa hle I.yaia Walker M bennett as the
wit Petronius, Edmund D. Lyons as tho
hesotted Nero. Caroline Rchr as the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03

ers, grotesque acrobats. on the rebound
ing table This bill, including. as IL does,
the appearance at every performance of
Jessie Bartlett Davis. should prove nota
Bile event in local theatricals this season.
The advance sale OF seats is said TO be one
Of the largest OF the year, and the week
gives promise of being record breaker.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-02-03

popular vocalist; Seanlop and Stevens, In
comedy sketch, Entitled After the Re-
view" Eta Victoria, the European Won
der; Howiey and teslis, song and dance
artists and child impersonators, and the
Rice Brothers. who do, all sorts Of ap-
parently impossible things on the triple
bars The performance concludes with
bit of nonsense entitledr'Zeb's Corner in
which fun reigns supreme until the fall OF
the curtain