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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07
Lafayette Theater.

Next weeks attraction at the Lafayette
will be strictly In line with the Pike Thea
ter Company's policy Of presenting stand
ard plays. efficiently cast and well mounted.
at prices which could hardly be attempted
by companies compelled to meet the Incl
dental expenses Of travel. The mounting
for Nathan Hale which is billed for next
week. will be of character to fully bring
out the picturesque purposes of the play
wright in laying his scenes, and the COM
pany has already demonstrated its popu-
larity to such an extent that little doubt
Will be felt as to the ability displayed in
the portrayal of the several roles. Nathan
Hale" has the added advantage of not
being familiar to the Washington theater-
going public, vet 1t is play whose inten-
sity of interest. which touches genuine
tragedy, has won 1t "a large following in
many cities. 1t is favorite vehicle for
stock companies. and is expected to present
the Pike players at their best.
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In Denmark with Burton Holmes.

Denmark, Through Hamlet's Country in
a Motor Car will be the subject of Mr.
Holmes next lecture at the Columbia Tues-
day afternoon at AIS He spent NUMBER
of weeks in the cities, towns and country
districts of this prosperous little nation, not
only travelling over the paths of the ordi-
nary tourist, but, by means of an automo-
bile penetrating into the more remote rural
districts seldom visited by foreigners. In
this way he will not only personally con-
duct his fellow-travelers by means of a
most up-to-date and delightful form OF
transportation, but will also give them a
glimpse into Denmark and the lives OF the
genuine Danish people seldom obtained. IN
marked contrast to this will be the twelve
minute motion picture of the celebrated
Paris Berlin automobile races taken at the
Belgian frontier and showing twenty-three
of these up-to-date triumphs of speed COM
ing to a halt at the Belgian frontier and
from there, after passports have been ex-
amined, rushing forward toward the goal
many miles away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07
Empire Theater.

La Belle Solarita and Company will heao
vaudeville and burlesque bill at the EN-
pire next week. beginning with the Mon
day matinee. and will present the sensa-
tional mirror dance which has met with
great success wherever it has been seen.
1t is similar in effect to the dance perform
ed by La Loie Fuller in Europe and this
country.
In the olio besides this leading number
will be five other acts. Among them viii
be the Russels and their trick dogs, Billy
Hart, monologist, whose talk is realiS
funny, and new set of living pictures.
In addition to the numbers named, the
Delberg Sisters will be seen in character
change SKETCH and Sabine and Mullaney
will appear in new act, introducing some
neat and novel dances. Down the Line
is the title given to the burlesque ana 4
is, as usual, designed to- give opportunity
for all the favorite members of the STOCK
to be seen and heard to advantage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07
The Van RooY Recital.

Herr Anton Van Rooy, who is to give
a song recital under the auspices of the
Choral Society on the afternoon of March
ID. made his first appearance in Washing
ton under very difficult circumstances last
April. Nine Schuman-Heink was engaged
for a recital and every seat had been sold
two days before she was to appear. At
this time her program had been received
and printed, and there was every expecta-
ton of her being able to sing, but suddenly
a notice was received from New York that
she could not appear on account of serious
illness obligtng her to give up work en-
tirely. After telephone conference Mr..
Van Rooy, who was quite unknown in
Washington, except for a single operate
appearance, was engaged to take her place.
The audience was notified on entering the
Congregational Church of the substitution,
and every one desiring was permitted TO
withdraw and the money was returned,
although assurances were given of Mr..
Van Rooy's ability as a singer. few
availed themselves of this privilege, but
most of the audience remained. The singer
was greeted by a very critical house, pre-
disposed to unfriendlineSS on account of
their disappointment His first number
was received at first very coldy but as
the artist warmed to his work his magnifi-'
cent voice, his splendid defamation and
his genial personality brought the audi
ence gradually to him, and he was obliged
to sing as an encore TO his hrSt number the
familiar Evening Star Romance" from
'-Tannhauser." From that number the au-
dience was his. He continued through
long program. responding freely to the ex-
pressions of the audiences pleasure at his
work and at the close of the concert was
unanimously recalled and sang the Torea-
dor song from Carmen" in a style in
which Washington has probably never
heard it; at least since the early days
of Del Puente. So profound a success did
he make with the audience that the Choral
Society Immediately engaged him for a re-
cital again this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07

people. In the midst of the confusion the
revelation of his identity has created the
king leaps to a position of prominence and
addresses the mob. He sways it's members
by his eloQuence and at the end of his mas
terly appeal he converts their hatred and
determination to take his life into love and
loyalty and Is borne proudly away to the
palace on the shoulders of the populace.
The scene, 1 feel sure, will evoke the
greatest enthusiasm. The production will
be made on a very elaborate scale, as every
one acquainted with the record of Mr..
Whitney a producing manager feels as
sured. Our plans call for the opening of
the season the third of next October In De-
troit. We will then visit Washington, Bal
timore and Philadelphia. Then to New
York for rum"
A SEASON OF STANDARD PLAYS
Mr.. Luckett Is at present In New York,
where he has gone to confer with Miss
Galland about the selection of competent
season as a star at the Columbia AS the
plays will include Pride Of Jennico,"
Macbeth" Twelfth Night" School for
Scandal" and Romeo and Juliet 1t is quite
necessary to secure players who will be at
home In this class of performances. Miss
Galland has been particularly fortunate in
securing the services Of Frank Bangs, one
of the most noted Shakespearean actors of
the country. It is of interest to know that
Washington Will have an opportunity of
seeing School for Scandal in May, when
Mr.. Bangs Will assume his old part of Sir
Peter Teazle, In which role he excels. Mr..
Bangs appeared with the great Shake
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W. T. Carleton's Recital,

A musicale will be given under the aus
pices of the Woman's Army and Navy
League for the benefit of the Soldiers,
Sailors and Marines Club at the National
Theater next Thursday afternoon at 4:15
o'clock. This entertainment bids fair to
be very popular. The we'll known English
baritone Mr.. William T. Carleton, will
give song recital devoted chiefly TO the
composers of England, Scotland, Wales
and Ireland of the eighteenth century. and
to avoid the monotony of continuous sing
ing he will intersperse anecdotes and de-
tail of an interesting character apropos Of
the songs. composers and the period Mr.
Carleton will also sing. for the first time
in Washington, a new patriotic song. This
recital will be followed by a concert by
the Marine Band The proceeds of the re-
cital will be used toward paying the in
debtedness on a club house for soldiers,
sailors and marines which the league has
been maintaining successfully for the past
four years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07
Cor1ING
New National Theater.

Mary Mannering, whose Janice Mere
dith'' is warmly cherished in the memory Of
many Washington playgoers, will return to
the National Theater next week in new
play entitled, THE Stubbornness of Gerald
ine." which was written especially for her
by Clyde Fitch. 1t is described as a merry
and wholesome comedy of American social
life, written in Mr.. Fitch's characteristic
cally clever manner and staged with excep-
tionally beautiful novel and amusing scenic
effects. The story Of THE Stubbornness of
Geraldine" begins on board a home-bound
steamship and is developed and closed in
drawing rooms typical of New Yerk's ex-
elusive set. It is about the quest of a poor
Hungarian count for the love Of a society
girl, the obstacles he encounters and his
final success. Geraldine Is returning home
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07
Washington Symphony Orchestra.

The next concert of the Washington Sym
pllony Orchestra will take place at the
National Theater next Tuesday afternoon
at AIS o'clock. This organization has
steadily gained favor and has shown
marked improvement at each public per-
torrance. The members have taken per-
sonal interest in their work and they now
show unity of playing that is highly graft
flying. Mr.. De Keven, the conductor, has
welded his men into one compact force, and
their ensemble work is now equal to many
orchestras of much older existence and
greater pretensions. He and his band have
demonstrated the excellent musical mater
ial there is in Washington and have in
spired feeling of pride among those who
have generously come forward as guaran-
tors of the enterprise and who have made
this symphony orchestra possible. That
pride it is the aim of the management to
impart to the general public so that all
music-loving citizens will come forward and
aid in sustaining this splendid organization.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07

after an absence in Europe since childhood.
The count is travelling in the second cabin,
but he finds his way to the promenade deck
and obtains his introduction by leaving
white rose on Geraldine's steamer chair
every day. Before the voyage is. ended he
confesses his love. and without making
known his title explains that he IS poor and
on his way to America to make his fortune,
but that he has no desire to win a woman
until he is in position to maintain her
comfortably. Geraldine's stubbernness both
in Indignation and in love gives the play its
title.
The company includes Amy Ricard, Mrs.
Thos. Whiffen, Anita Rotfe, Rosa Coipke,
Marion Gardiner, Kathleen Chambers, Dene
woodruff, Florence Stewart. Florence Field,
Carolyn James, Anna Archer. Arthur By
ron. John Savilie, H. Hasslrd-Short, Albert
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07
Saengerbund Concert.

Many hundreds of music lovers are look
ing forward with pleasant expectancy to
the public concert of lhe Washington Saen-
gerbund tomorrow evening at the National
Theater. The chorus of seventy-five voices
and the orchestra of forty musicians viii
be assisted by two virtuosi of note from
New York. One of these IS the distin-
guished dramatic soprano, Mrs. shanna
Cumming. whose flexible bell-like voice
and cultured method OF rendition are the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07

objects OF admiration In high-class concerts
in New York. Boston and other large cities.
The other artist Is Mr.. Leo Schulz, the
solo cellist of the New York Philharmonic
Society Orchestra. His mastership of the
cello since his boyhood Is universally
known. The concert is under the leader
ship Of Mr.. Henry Xander, the musical d.
rector of the society, and the program is
an excellent one
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07

The program for the coming concert will be
about the same length as the last one, ana
will include the Tanning of the Shrew
overture by A. Norton Wright. to be played
for the first time, In America; the Pear
Gynt' suite by Grieg and the prelude TO
act three OF "Lohengrin The soiolst VIII
be Hugo Hermann, German yiolinist
now making his first tour of this country,
whose reputation is of the highest rank
He will play the D.major concerto by Beeth.
oven. with orchestral accompaniment, ana
Scenes de Czardos by Hubay.
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"The Auctioneer."

David Warfield will appear at the Column
bia on March Is in theatrical event Of un-
usual Importance. He is still playing Simon
Levi in THE Auctioneer," a character in
which there is a delightful mixture OF hui
NOR and pathos. He has kept substantially
the same company which supported him
last wear.
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ssZaza.''

When Miss Eugene Blair returns to the
Lafayette Theater, week Of March D, she
will in addition to "Zaza," give four Car
men performances OF Dumas celebrated
play of Camille" Mr.. Vaughan Chaser.
late with Mrs. Patrick Campbell, has been
specially engaged to play Armand in Ca
mille," also Dufrene in ..Zaza." Miss
Blair's former company, including Miss
Eleanor Monteil. Alanson Lessey Oscar
APPEL, Frederick Ellis Duff and Katherine
De Barry. will appear in. both plays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07

Mr.. Charles Hawtrey will offer the ia
nous comedy, "a Message From Mars"
at the New National week of March 1e.
The play is described as Astounding In
humor, and at the same time teaching In
a most delightful way a lession of unself-
ishness. Mr.. Hawtrey Is said to be a most
brilliant and delightful comedian.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07
Kernan's.

Next Monday the City Club Burlesquers
come to the Lyceum Theater for one week.
commencing with the usual matinee Mon
day. The opening portion of the bill is en-
titled "On Board the City Club. A series
of animated panoramic art productions Is
included In the show.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07
"On the Suwanee River"

"On the Suwanee River" will be perform
ed at the Academy week after next. Stella
Mayhem is still playing the role of Aunt
Indy, the old colored nanny. The play
has been given a new scenic establishment
and the popular company Of past seasons
is retained
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07

Henrietta Crosman, on account of the
big fire in Cincinnati, which destroyed the
scenery of THE Sword of the King" is
playing a western engagement in Made
leine'' and Nance Oldfield.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07

An Australian tour for Julia Marlowe is
among the possibilities for 1904. The guar
antees offered the popular actress to visit
the antipodes are very enticing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07

Eleanor Robson, now touring the south In
Audrey" had to cancel her Memphis date
and refund money last Wednesday night on
account Of tonsilitis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07

Elizabeth Times. formerly with Francis
Wilson in "The Toreador' and later with
1.-The Country Girl" was recently married
to Mr.. Samuel Brown of Newark, n. j.
She will retire from the stage.
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ABIDE

Dorothy Morton who is singing the leaa.
ing role in THE Prince of Pilsen" retires
from the stage tonight, permanently. it is
said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07

n. C. Goodwin has purchased the rights
to a society play by Richard Walton Tully.
formerly of San Francisco, which the con-
edian will produce after his Shakesperean
revival next season
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07

ton as vinegar buyer. Really, the vine-
gar buying business cuts but a small figure
in the play. Joe Miller is good fellow,
whom the village learns to love for his big
heart, wise head and generous impulses;
whose life is devoted to good works, and
whose shrewdness and knowledge of human
nations of the wicked, and care for the un-
fortunate and oppressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07

8. Howson. Herbert Aging Charles Mar
tin. Sydney Mansfield. Charles Haskins.
David Proctor and George Elwood.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07

Helen Redmond is talked of once more to
head a comic opera company next season.
She was to have starred last fall but her
New York managers were compelled to
cancel the contract.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07

Liebler & Co. have arranged a special
cast for Romeo and Juliet. which in
cludes Kyrie Bellew as Romeo, Eben Piymp-
ton as Mercutio. w. II. Thompson as Friar
Laurence. John e. Kellerd as Tybalt, Ed
win Arden as Paris. Forrest Robinson as
Benvolio. George Clarke as Capulet, w. j.
Ferguson as Peter. r. C. Bangs as Mon
tague. Edmund Breese as Escalus, Ada
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07

Kathryn Kidder recently tainted the
stage of theater in Texas, and as she is
suffering from a nervous complaint the
chances are that she will be compelled to
cancel the remaining dates in the south.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-07

Liebler & Company have received from
Henry Bataille of Paris. author Of 1.-The
Resurrection" the synopsis in the rough
of the play he is writing for them upon
the semi-historical subject Of Louise de la
Vallere. the mistress of the youthful Louis
XIV.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-03
A Noteworthy unoe,

The population of ST kilda, the most
westerly of the inhabited Scottish isles,
Is unique one in many respects. The
people are the most lonely In the Unit
cd Kingdom. there being very little
communication with the mainland and
sometimes not for months ut stretch.
Socially the Islanders are practically Il
commune. II the head Of a household
Is injured or loses his life among the
rocks, his widow and family share in
the proceeds Of their labor as II he
were there 20 take part I'm II. If family
Illness prevents any one Joining In the
days work, he Is asked to stay at
home, and his interests will not be lost
sight Of All questions, complaints.
etc, are determined by their mode, or
local parliament. whose judgment is
final. Early morning conferences usu-
ally determine the days tasks.
St Kildians are n most Industrious
and active as we'll as religious peo-
pie, and on the island at any rate the
vexed problem OF church attendance
has been solved. Every man. woman
and child capable of leaving the house
hold goes regularly TO church, and
only some serious disability will keep
any person ut home.-ScOttish Ameri-
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-03
Influence of Children.

Childhood In It's weakness is often q
strength that resists the strain of all
the passions, and that holds even when
deep hatred exerts Its power to drive
asunder.
IF 1t were not for the child, | would
not live with you another day" |
heard an angry husband say to his
wife, when righteous Indignation drove
him nearly 10 distraction.
That was quite number OF years
ago, and now they have two more chill
dren to strengthen the bond between
them. This little episode Of domestic
infelicity was recalled by some statis-
tics that recently emanated from Ber-
lin and which speak volumes.
These statistics have been carefully
gathered from the divorce courts, and
show that out Of 1900 divorces $40
were granted where there were no chill
dren, 2l4 where there was one child.
1870 where there were two children, GO
where there were three children. 70
where there were four children, II
where there were five children and 10
where there were six children.-New
York Herald.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-03

Many years ago Sir Thomas Upton
was a passenger on an East Indian
steamer bound for Ceylon. While in
the Red seq the boat was disabled, and
Il became necessary to throw over
board a part Of her cargo. Upton was
an interested spectator OF the prepara-
tions for tightening the ship. Suddenly
he bolted the scene and by a twenty
dollar dicker with the chief engineer
secured a paint brush anA a pot OF
black paint. Then, to the astonish-
ment Of the captain and passengers, he
cheerfully labeled each box and bale
thrown overheard Use Lipton's Teas
The cargo. Of course. floated ashore.
and for miles in Araby and other lands
the natives saw that legend. Subse-
quently the passengers on the injured
steamer were compelled 10 abandon IL
and take TO small boats. On reaching
land Sir Thomas was the first to make
n cable Office and wire the destruction
OF the boat and safety Of the travellers
10 London. The message was signed
Upton" OF course his name was in
every English newspaper the next
morning, signed 10 that message, and
he was the best advertised man in the
kingdom.
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A Chinese Joke.

In his book on China and the Chi
nese" DR.. Giles gives Il specimen OF
Chinese humor which. If the source
were not known. might we'll be mis-
taken for American humOr.
There is a Chinese story which tells
how a very stingy man took a paltry
sum OF money TO an artist-pGyment Is
always eXacted In advance-and asked
him TO paint his portrait. The artist at
once complied with the request, but
when the portrait was finished nothing
was visible save the back Of the sit
ter's head.
what does this meanY cried the sit
tor Indignantly.
"Weil," replied the artist, Il thought
n man who paid SO little as YOU paid
wouldn't cafe 10 SOW lis face
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-03
Clever Spiders.

took n lrge spider from his wei
under the basement of mill, put him
on chip Of wood and set him afloat
on the quiet waters of the pond says q
naturalist. He walked all about the
sides of his bark. surveying the sitna-
ton very carefully, and when the fact
that he was really afloat and about q
yard from shore seemed to be fully
comprehended he looked out for the
nearest land.
This point fairly settled upon, he I'M
mediately began to cast web for IL.
He threw 1t as far as possible In the
mir and with the wind. 1t soon reached
the shore and made fast TO the spires
pf grass. Then he turned himself about
and in true sailor fashion began to haul
I'm hand over hand on his cable. Care
fully he drew upon IT until his bark
began to move toward shore. AS Ii
moved the faster, he the faster drew
upon II TO keep his hawser taut and
from touching the water. Very soon he
reached the shore and quickly leaping
to terra firma sped his way homeward.
Thinking that he might be a special
expert and an exception in that line OF
workmanship to the rest OF his COM
panions. ] tried several Of them. They
all came to shore in like manner.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1903-04-03
A Iuclsv rir Winning.

"In the old days" said IA Colorado
man, Senator Tom Bowen came to
Denver from Arkansas down on his
luck. Steve Dorsey had just defeated
him for the United States senate.
TON didn't seem to catch on In Den-
yer, though he was q good lawyer. BE
was run down ut the heel, and he took
to pin pool to kill time. The stakes
were usually round OF drinks and a
bunch OF mining stocks. the par value
OF the stocks represented being entire
IL consistent with the cost Of paper
and the price of printing. 1t was al
ways real hardship on Tom when be
lost. The drinks had to be paid for In
cash. YOU know. But he seldom lost
and. do YOU know. the little woman al
home used TO go through his pockets
every night for mining stocks.
well, one day there was a high
strike I'm a prospect not so very far
from Denver, and in telling his wife
about IL the future senator sighed that
he wished he owned a few shares. j
think you do, dear answered the little
woman, and then to make sure she
went and looked over her possessions
TO make long story short, Tom Bow
on went downtown that afternoon with
securities worth half a million IN hiS
pocket. and he remembered that he had
won them all In a single half day not
long before. New York Telegram.