Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-06

cipal figures. The performances Of Clown
Shubert's trained goats and dogs received
a generous share sbf favor from the audi
ence. The progradn oiesed with an exhibi-
ton of seven trained fpoiar bears, handled
by John Dudak, the pPiEcipal feature. of the
act being a wresttinst match between the
trainer and one Of the large shaggy pets:
Mr.. Du6ak feeds hist bears $50 pounds OF
raw meat each eveninG just at 1he conclu-
sion of the perfornanee.
CHASE'S THEATHR.-The bill at the
local home of polite vaudeville this week Is
a varied one. The numbers of which 1t is
composed range irons grand opera selec-
ton to rag time dittie4, from comedy drama
Glen. scope to satasfH the most uncertain
appetite for entertainment. The theater
was crowded at both performances yester-
day and the big audiences evidenced ap-
pearance of Nine. Eukenia Mantelh. mezzo
soprano. late of the. Naurice Grau Grand
Opera Company, b 1eatured by Manager
Chase: Nine. Manteln sang "Habanera,
and Tosti's Goodbye" and, in response
to determined encore. a selection from
Faust: The piano accompaniment. al
though artistically performed by Joseph
Maerz, sounded insignificantly light with
voice Of the power Of that possessed by
Nine. Mantelli. The effect of her efforts
would Internationally be bettered by or
chestrai assistance. At no two perform
the same grand opera selections or appear
In the same costume. Valerie Bergere, in
a one-act playlet entitled "Btllie's First
Love. demonstrates that she Is an actress
or ability. Stuart Barnes ''sings and talks,
and does both in most pleasing manner.
THE Great Stuber." announced as a pho
nomenal banjo soloist, makes it plain that
the title Is proper one. The four Hunt
ings make use of sketch entitled "A Night
in the Fool House" as an excuse for in
dulg1ng In some clever acrobatic work and
equally commendable dancing. Les Del
bosqs, grotesque acrobatic comedians. were
amusing. However, those who considered
the double somersault of one member of the
team over a line made up of eighteen men
and a boy, to be thrilling, must unques-
tionably have forgotten their circus days
score Of elephants and camels The title of
the motion pictures this week is "Scrooge,
or Marley's Ghost" They do not by any
means fulfill the splendid possibilities of the
subject.
ACADEMY.-Lincoln J. Carter's "The
Flaming Arrow" described as sensational
melodrama, is indeed such and 1t serves its
purpose. that of introducing Go-Won-Go-
Mohawk, who lays. claim to the honor Of
being the only Indian actress on the stage.
The demand for seats last night exceeded
the supply, and every point from which
view Of the stage could be had, was occu-
pied. The action hinges on life at from
tier army post. treachery Of Mexican
greaser and Indian uprisings Miss Mo-
hawk, who enacts the role of White Eagle,
a young brave, falls in love with the
daughter of the colonel in command Of the
army post, and they are constantly beset
by perils and dangers, which, however,
have an ending just before the fall of the
their prosecutors. The climaxes are of
thrllllng character and crowd after each
other in rapid succession. The council fire
and the ghost dance were picturesque, al
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of the forest are in possession of and use
such thing as sofa.
THE EMPIRE.-The bill presented at the
Empire this week by the Butterfly Extrav-
aganza Burlesque Company is easily one Of
the best that the patrons of that playhouse
nave witnessed during the entire season.
Ihat this is true was demonstrated by the
nearly applause given each number by the
large audience yesterday. The bill opens
with a mer.torious ohio, the features OF
which were dancing land singing speciality
by the twin sisters Meredith, who rem
d e! number Of the latest popular dit
ties, and the instrumental musical sketch
by Shafer, Stillwell and Shafer. The farce
concluded with a. langhable burletta, en-
titled "A Night in. Bohemia" which served
to Introduce number of songs and bevy
of pretty girls. As a special feature for the
week Manager SchEesnger has engaged
Frank Huseman. thef featherweight cham
pion wrestler, who ID billed to meet all
corners.
KERNAN'S LYCEuM.--The wen-known
burlesque organizat ton, Rentz-Santley, is
this weeks attraction a t -Kernan's Lyceum
Theater. the staTt-off yesterday being to
good business. The opening, and closing
burlettas display many pretty girls, hand
somely gowned. while the funny men work
ed along old and reliable lines in producing
laughter The -olio is fairly strong the
sketch put forward by James and Sadie
Leonard receiving. the most applause An
other good turn was that of John Lyons,
whose juggling is above the average. 9th