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Moliere and Shakespeare.

From the Saturday Review
Within the convention he partly found
and partly created Moliere is all but i'm
peccable. Of Shakespeare's passion and
profound thought and wondrous lyrical gift
there Is nothing. nor is there sign of
Shakespeare's love Of picturesque nature
and the open air. Moliere always takes US
into the stuffy playhouse. Torches flame
and smoke, and gentlemen with periwigs
and swords and ladies with or without
founces and hoops idle laziiy In the wings
or around the dreary stage. But when we
grow a little accustomed to the place. the
smell. and sights and listen to what is go
ing on we cannot but fail into the grip OF
one Of the worlds master artists.
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Burhe's Retort.
From the Chicago News.

From the Chicago news.
Edmund Burke was ever ready with his
retort He had been attacking the govern
ment one night in parliament very fercely
for policy which. 1t was well known. was
strongly advocated and approved by the
king himself. Stung by Burke's biting sar-
casm, George Onslow. a supporter Of the
government. rose and said with a naughty
air, that the member really had gone too
far: he had deliberately insulted the SOW
ereign Burke. listened to this haraneue
with due reverence and then grayely adj
dressed the speaker: "Sir. the honorable
member has exhibited much ardor. but little
discretion. He should know that, however
l may reverence the king. 1 am not at all
bound. nor at all inclined, to extend that
reverence to his ministers. may honor his
majesty. but, SIR, see no possible reason
treasury bench-"his majesty's manservant
and mafdservant. his OK or his asst
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Could Not Play.
From the Chicago News.

A Paris newspaper relates party Of men.
sitting in front OF boulevard cafe were
recently approached by man who had a
clarinessn his hand and who said: Gentle
men, excuse me- l have to make my living.
but suppose you would rather give me a
sou not to hear me-" They took the hint.
He repeated this performance. till, one day
one of the men said he felt like hearing a
tune, and asked him to play. II am sor-
ry.' said the man with the clarinet, ''but I
cannot play a note"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-12
It.

From the Philadelphia Press
Tess-"Did you see May when she deliy-
cred the valedictory at her college COM
mencement?"
Jess-"Yes. and 1t certainly was lovely"
Tess-'That sor'
Jess-'Yes. 1t was just a plain mousse
line de sole, but SO stylish"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-12
Another Suit ENTIRELY.

From the Detroit Free Press
Algernon with thoughts lightly turning
to love)-'Does Miss Roxey approve of
your suit?'
bunker thinking of something eIse)-
She evidently does not. for she asked me
what misfit emporium l patronized"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-12
From the Detroit Free Press.

From the I,etrOlt Free Press.
Eleanor-"Poor Ethel"
Edgar-"Whats the natter"
Eieanor-''She would rather dance than
eat. and she's engaged to a man who
would rather eat than dance"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-07-12

A demonstration Of Sherlock Holmesism
was given few days ago in the office of the
clerk OF the Supreme Court OF the District
OF Columbia. much to the edification of all
who CHANGED to be in the room at the time
A wellknown and popular lawyer entered
the office. He had not been there longer
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-22
E. H. MARSTELLER GUILTY.
Naval Surgeon Convicted of Drunken
ness on Duty.

Surgeon E. II. Marsteller. of the United
States Navy, has been found guilty by a
court martial held at Port Royal. S. c.,
of the charge of drunkenness on duty The
findings were received at the Navy De-
partment yesterday. His sentence is sus-
pension from rank and duty for two years.
to receive during that time but onc-haf
of shore pay and to lose five numbers in
his grade.
In commenting upon the sentence Judge
Advocate General Lemly remarked that
the sentence is entirely inadequate and
inappropriate, and the court would have
done better to have left the exercise of
clemency to the department.
Secretary Long agrees with this in
dorsement, and adds:
Courts martial should, however, IN
derstand that a requirement of law like
that contained in article 81 OF the arti-
cles for the government of the navy
should not be ignored; xhat article makes
1t the duty of court-martial, in all
cases of conviction. to adjudge punish
ment adequate to the nature of the of
fence. while article 81 authorizes the re-
mission or mitigation of such sentence by
the reviewing authority
1.-THE measure of punishment adequate
to the offense of drunkenness on duty, one
OF the charges to which Surgeon Mar
steller pleaded guilty. Is indicated by
the fact that under the articles of war
tarmy) dismissal is made mandatory
upon conviction of an officer thereof"
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-22
Happy Hooligan" Pleases the Academy
Patrons.

Gus Hills farcical comedy. Happy
HooIigan." which is this weeks offering
at the Academy of Music. is happy ere
alton. The initial performance was given
to standing room only. and the show was
received with a laugh from start to finish
Ross Snow. who appears in the title
role, creates a vast amount of fun. He Is
ably supported by wilfred Gerdes. as the
fat policeman, Makem Welcome, and
Messrs Paul Quinn and Frank Otto, as
Michael O'Shaughnessy and Peter Gugen-
heimer the Irish and German comedians,
respectively Maggie Weston, as Bridget
Moriarity, an Irish washerwoman, who
has suddenly become rich; Adelaide Mars
den. as a female lawyer. and Maggie Ez-
icr as Liz Smith tough proposition. all
come in for their share of the almost I'M
limited applause that greets the produc-
ton.
Although created solely for laughing
purposes. the production is not devoid of
plot. The personages of the play have
been advised to buy Northern Pacific
This they do, and all go broke with the
exception of Bridget Morarity. who be-
comes rich. The two comedians are ri
walls for her hand and are told that the
one who makes the NEST money during
the year will be accepted. The rivals set
about getting wealthy. appearing in the
first act as hustling BARRIERS. In the sec
ond as the motorn!an and conductor on a
trolley car and having entered politics
appear in the court room scene in the
last act as judge and prosecuting attor-
ney. The finale is reached. when each
rejects Bridget, believing she has become
suddenly poor again. and she casts her
fortunes with the fat policeman.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-22
THE COLUMPIA-"Nhen We Were
Twenty-one." a play in four acts by
II. V Esmond The cast:

William Morris made his first appefr-
| ance in Washington last evening at the
Columbia Theater since he played here
in stock work a few seasons ago. Many
of his old friends were present last night
to give him a cordial greeting and the
actor must have felt perfectly at home
| and greatly pleased with the reception ac-
corded him.
Since he left Washington Mr.. Morris
has been appearing as a s>ar in popular
plays, and last evening he brought to the
Columbia the play used by Nat Goodwin
for two seasons with so much success
Henry V. EsmoDd's romantic love story.
When We Were Twenty One"
There was no questio of Mr.. Morris
personal success and the members of his
company also came in for goodly share
OF appreciation.
when We Were Twenty One" is a good
play-there is no denying that. 1t may be
considered somewhat bold by some, but
the story that is told is. after all.
wholesome one, and If there is such
thing as illustrating a moral Mr.. Es-
mond's play does il.
The Interpretation given by Mr.. Morris
and his company differs somewhat from
Mr.. Goodwins performance of the play,
especially in the broadening of the comedy
element. but it does not suffer greatly
because of this fact. Indeed, the audi
ence last night seemed to be very highly
pleased, and there were frequent evidences
of its appreciation.
Mr.. Morris plays the principal role in
quiet and serious manner and does not
attempt to extract too much comedy from
1t. His realization OF the part is really
The most pleasing feature of the produc-
ton. His methods are somewhat SINH
lar to Mr.. Goodwin's. but there is appar-
emily no effort 10 initiate that actor
The imp" OF Dudley Hawley is also well
done. Mr.. Hawley resembles his prede-
cessor Harry Woodruff, in personal APP
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-22
WILL OF w. H. BUTLER.
Bequeaths Real and Personal Property
to Wife and Daughter.

The will of William H Butler. dated
December II. 1900. and a codicil January
q, 1901, were filed yesterday for probate.
He directs the following distribution to
be made OF his property: To his daughter,
Jenna May Butler. his secretary book
case and contents; to his WIFE Mrs. May
I. Butler. premises 200 Eighth Street, and
lis contents; TO the Washington Loan and
Trust Company. premises 612 Louisiana
Avenue, in trust, for the following pur-
poses:
For the use of his half brother, thomas
R. Mitchell, to use and occupy and re-
ceive the income during his lifetime.
Upon his death the trust is to cease, the
property sold and the proceeds to revert
to the testator's daughter. Jenna May
butler. The trustee is also empowered to
Mr. Mitchell for The purpose of changing
the investment.
The remainder of the estate is left to
the Washington Loan and Trust Company
to manage and pay the proceeds in equal
shares TO the wife and daughter of the
testator
In the event that his wife shall die be-
fore his daughter. the testator directs
that the whole income shall be paid to the
latter.
By the terms OF the codicil the execu-
tor is directed to expend $1,000 for
tombstone or monument. under the direc-
ton OF the testator's half-brother, Mr..
Mitchell.
A gold watch and chain is also left to
Odell S. Smith.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-22
THE RED CROSS SOCIETY.
B. F. Tillinghast Calls on the President
Who Heartily Approves the Work.

President Roosevelt yesterday received
Mr.. B. F. Tillinghast. one of the five dele
gates who will represent the United
States at the meeting Of the International
Red Cross Society in St. Petersburg on
May 80. Mr.. Tillinghast sa- he found
the President enthusiastic C er the con-
templated work of the meeting. which is
held but once every five years.
Miss Clara Barton will head the United
States delegation. The other members
will be DR.. Nicholas Sem, of Chicago.
who was surgeon general of the volunteer
forces in Cuba and Porto Rico during the
SpanishAmerican war; Rear Admiral
Van Reypen, who recently retired as sur
geon general of the navy; Mrs. J. Ellen
Foster. of this city, and Mr.. B. F. Til
linghast, editor of the Davenport Demo-
crat."
Since the last meeting of the society
there have been two great wars-the
Spanish American and the Chinese-while
constant fighting has been going on in
the Transvaal and the Philippines As a
result OF the work of the Red Cross in
tie campaigns Of these conflicts much has
been learned about the care and healing
of sick and wounded
These subjects will be taken up in de-
tail at the sessions of the society
Each national delegation is expected to
designate some particular subject which
it desires to bring up for consideration.
The delegation from this country has no.
yet decided upon the topics TO which its
attention will be directed.
In addition TO those named. the United
States delegation will be augmented in
st. Petersburg by Captain Slocum, mill
tary attache to the United States Embassy
there.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-22
Lafayette Company Continues "a Mid
summer Nights Dream"

The Bellows stock company inaugurated
its second week of "a Midsumer Nights
Dream" last night with considerably more
success than marked the initial produc-
ton of the play. Everybody had the ad-
vantage of the previous weeks perfor-
nance and the result was a smooth even,
and wholly satisfactory presentation OF
Shakespeare's comedy.
Mr.. Whittleseys Lysander proved one
of the most interesting characterizations
in the play, and Charles Wyngate imbues
the role of Demetrius with manliness and
vigor. while Edmund Lyons. as Bottom.
claims much attention through his fine.
comedy work as stage director and Chief
actor in the great tragedy OF Pyramus
and Thisbe. Nellette Reed plays Helena
gracefully and with repose and Lillian
Lawrence makes a very consistent char
acter. Antoinette'' Walker renews the
good impression which she created last
week as Puck. Bessie Eonwell sings ex-
quisitely and makes pretty picture as
the wood nyinph-
THE Adventures OF Lady Ursula" is IN
derlined for next week.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-22
Blue Bloods Extravaganza Company at
Kernan's.

bright curtain raiser. female min
strel show. strong olio, and brisk bur
, lesque caused the blue Bloods Extrava-
sanza" company to make a big hit at
Kernan's Lyceum upon their first visit
here yesterday. The performers are pretty
girls, who know how to sing, dance. and
wear fetching costumes, and funny men,
| who know how to be funny, and special
lists who are tOp-liners. and they all con-
tribute to make the shoT- one of the best
OF the season.
'Wu Ting is a Chinese opcretta which
opens the show and runs thro ugh the pro-
gram with specially interpretations. Carl
Anderson is the Chinese Minister. and he
is ably assisted by Matte Aubrey. May
Travers. Gladys Van, Eva Mitchell, Ada
Buttner, and Signe, Annebert5, while Co
medians SullivanJ Cooper. and Howard
furnish the fun. The scenes show an
opium joint and the Waldorf ballroom.
The twentieth Century Lady Minstrels'
prove pleasing Incidental number. while
the Japanese, German and Turkish ballets
are attractive features.
Dave Nowlin is decidedly clever with his
limitations. New illustrated songs are
sung. and Carl Anderson. who has a voice
above the ordinary. sings them we'll
James E. Cooper and MacReynolds are old
favorites here, and they have much that
is new in the joke line. The Three Nj
dos, Beth and Sylvia, assisted by Rich
ard in sort of "Charmion' performance.
give a number o. difficult acts on the
trapeze. Gladys Van and Lillian Eng
strong sing themselves into favor with
several new compositions Ada Buttner,
clever and graceful. pleases with her
nf all he
Army" Interpolation. Sadie Hustled and
James +. Sullivan work hard in their
comedy slit, and their funny act causes
much laughter.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-22
WILL OF DR.. TALMAGE
A UNIQUE PAPER

comfortable support and maintenance;
any residue of her said share at the time
of her death to be disposed OF as she may
by her last will and testament, or writing
in the nature thereof direct, and, in de-
fault of such direction. then to he ac-
counted for to her right heirs and per-
sonal representatives.
Money for Cemetery.
so. To the Greenwood Cemetery of
Brooklyn, n. Y. understanding that it is
authorized by its charter to receive the
same, | give and bequeath the sum of one
thousand G,0GD dollars as a perpetual
fund, in trust. to invest the same and ap-
ply the interest and income therefrom TO
the preservation and care of my lots in
the said cemetery.
'3. In the settlement Of my estate | di-
rect that each of my children shall be
charged with the amount of advances
made to them by me in my. lifetime as per
a memorandum of the said advances made
by me, and which will be found with this
will
I'm all other respects / hereby ratify.
confirm, republish and declare the said in
strument hereto annexed. dated the Sd day
of February. 1898. as aforesaid, as my last
will and testament
Witness my hand and seal this 18th day
of April, A. ID. 1889.
The parties who were present at the
signing of the will witnessed the fore
going codicil
Literary Executors.
The second codicil, dated March 10.
1901. follows:
Il make this codicil to my last will and
testament. l will that Eleanor NJ. Tai
mage. my wife, and Louis Klopsch, of
Few York, be my literary executors, to-
gether with Frank Dewitt Talmage. my
son, already named as executor
The witnesses to the second codicil
were Alfred B. Dent, 9G6 Street south
east, and Andrew Parker. 900 f northwest.
The only heirs at law and next of kin
surviving DR.. Talmage are his widow,
Mrs. Eleanor NJ. Talmage, and his chill
drep, Jessie T. Smith, May T. Mangan. of
Brooklyn; Edith 7. Donnan. of Richmond,
Va; Frank Dewitt Talmage, of Chicago;
Jennie Gasherie Talmage, of this city, and
Maude T. Wyckoff, Of Cape Vincent, n. Y.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-22

their financial support to giving the sew
cral members of the company substan-
| tial farewell, after a season of entertain
| ing burlesque endeavors.
The performance is given by the stock
organization, with one exception, Smith
and Chrisholm, pair of acrObats who
display marvellous physics development
and whose feats of strength are almost as
wonderful as Shadows.
The chief interest in the performance
yesterday was centcred in the act of
Nellie V. Nichols. the vivacious soubrette
of the Empire company, and Maud Sohlke.
These two young women have united their
abilities preparatory to a descent upon
the vaudeville audiences of the country.
and If yesterdays effort is fair standard
of the sample of entertainment they pro-
pose to furnish they cannot fail but meet
with much more than an average share OF
approval Miss Nichols plays the piano
very cleveriy, not in the usual manner of
pianists, but along comedy lines. so that
her work absolutely compels laughs. as
well as large share Of applause. Miss
Sohlke does neat bit of dancing that is
graceful and novel. The act is decidedly
good. and was the hit of yesterdays pro-
gram.
Other contributors to the bill are Baby
Lee. in songs and dances: John p. Rod
gers, Alexander Cameron. and Grace
Spencer in several illustrated songs, and
Bert and Sophie Leslie in clever trav-
esty.
The stock company is seen in two bur-
lesques. the opening one bearing the title
of "A Night on the. Roof" with ION the
Avenue bringing the performance to
close.
Manager Schlesinger and Treasurer Will
son. of the Empire. will have a benefit
Sunday night when Haley's Band of thir-
ty-four pieces will give program of
sacred and classical music.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-22
Woodward's Seals Head the Chase Bill
Once More.

The current bill at the Chase house is
somewhat of an improvement over that of
last week, but the one time degree OF ex-
cellence is not yet in evidence. although
the orchestra at the opening performance
yesterday evidently had profited b. criti-
cism and was in much better form than
usual.
Captain Woodward's seals and sea lions
hold over from last week. performing the
greater part of the tricks shown then.
and in addition few new ones. Their
work continues to excite wonder, admira-
ton. and enthusiasm.
Clarice Vance was heartily welcomed by
the many who consider her rendering Of
the coon song to be inimitablc. Her quiet
charm and irresistible smile. together
with her judgment of suitable expression
in her songs, continue to make for her
place which is all her own, but unfortu-
nately, the newer songs are not SO well
adapted to her talents as some CT her old
numbers, The Hal Stephens company re-
peats the former successes of Mr.
Stephens in his portrayals of various
characters well known TO both the legiti
mate and vaudeville stages.
Eddie Girard's monkey face and police
mans garb. are familiar to many, and as
sisted by Jessie Gardner in THE Soub
rette and the Cop" he succeeds in getting
away with the heartiest laughter of the
afternoon, the farce being merely for the
exploitation OF the Girard dances and
cornicalitie Swan and O'Day, after they
divest themselves of some wearisome
humor, prove they can dance. The Quaker
City Quartet is pleasing in both instru-
mental and vocal work and James y.
Rome and Marguerite Ferguson in THE
Floor Walker" conclude the program.
Les Delbosu was billed to appear, but
was severely injured in his act of hurdle
jumping in Philadelphia, Saturday night,
AMI is confined to the hospital.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-22

1t is no little testimony to the admira-
BILE art of Julia Marlowe to enjoy the dis
tinction of being the single star that has
been deemed worthy of return engage
ment in the Capital this theatrical year.
When Miss Marlowc came 10 the Ma
tional Theater last fall the playhouse was
not large enough to accommodate all who
wished to see this always excellent ac-
tress and the stage version of the widely
read novel in which she sought financial
reward, even though it be at the expense
of her art, for Miss Marlowe's most sin
cere admirers cannot claim with any re-
gard for verify that When Knighthood
Was in Flower is at all worthy OF the
abilities of its chief interpreter.
Miss Marlowe has tempted the box office
fates with Shakespeare and other serious
writer's of lesser note and the returns
have invariably been unsatisfactory. But
in this highly improbable and cheaply
melodramatic piece the box offices in a
number of instances have had 20 be en-
larged to permit Of the storage of the
moneys that have been poured in to see
the stage version of the Major story.
There is no doubt that Mr.. Kester's
work is one of the best of the numerous
book plays, but when one takes into con-
sideration the fact that book plays are
mighty bad sort of dramatic material,
even for such brilliant woman as Miss
Mariowe, herself the peer of any of her
contemporaries, one cannot help but ex-
press the regret that it ever was placed
in the Marlowe repertoire.
No. It'd
Knighthood Was in Flower" and Miss
Marlowe certainly has no cause to COM
plain that she is not given enough oppor-.
tunities. Were some of the subsidiary
characters permitted to prance about the
stage at greater length the result would
be, indeed, sad to contemplate. During
the occupancy of the stage by Miss Mar
lowe her art fairly Eliminates the piece,
but the moment she deserts the glare of
the calcium the sogginess and general stu
pidity of the performance are made mani
fest Her Mary Tudor is capital exhi-
bItion of restless dramatic art. II Is
more of a comedy character than any
thing else. and the capriciousness, the
gayety, the manifold temperamental
moods, the love and the almost incessant
spirit of fun are portrayed quite faultless-
ly. Miss Marlowe's Mary is. in brief. a
beautiful. graceful and wonderfully win
ming tNtu III ali
her varying moods than the real sister of
Henry VIII, as pictured by historians.
Miss Marlowe's company Is the same as
on the occasion of the earlier production
of When Knighthood Was in Flower" at
the National last fall. The chief members
Of the cast are Bruce McRae. a handsome.
manly Brandon; Charles Harbury. an In
tcresting Henry; Frances Ring. an excel
lent Anne Boleyn. introduced in the play
Mr
did actress in the rather coloriess role
of Jane. and Annie Clarke, whose Queen
ranks next to Miss Marlowes Mary in
point of dramatic merit.
The Washington times. (Washington [D.C.]) 1901-1902, 1902-04-22
GOVERNOR TAFT ARRIVES.
Will Remain in Washington Until Mr.
Root Returns.

Governor General Taft arrived hero
yesterday from st. Louis. and will remain
in this city as the guest of General Cor
bin until after Secretary Root returns
from his visit TO Cuba, which will proba-
bly, be ten days. His wound caused by
operation is not healing as rapidly as it
might and he is being attended by Major
Borden, OF the army medical corps.
He will go to New York late in the
week to meet his brother. He will also
go to New Haven on April 20 for a re-
union with Yale classmates, and when
his Washington detail Is concluded will
return to Cincinnati for short visit
prior to his returning to duty in the ISL
andS