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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03
Chase's Theater.

Nine. Eugenia Mantelli, the mezzo So
prano. formerly Of the Metropolitan Opera
Company and more recently one of the
leading members Of the Mascagni opera or
ganization. will lend grace and distinction
to Chase's polite vaudeville bill next week.
The associate acts have been secured with
a view Of the fitness to surround Nine.
Mantelli, and the list comprises Valerie
Bergere. an actress Of no little fame, with
her own company; Les Delbosq, the Quig-
ley Brothers, Stuart Barnes, the Four
Huntings, the Great Steuber and the Amer
lean vitagraph motion pictures presenting
realistic scenes based upon the Dickens
story of "Scrooge or Marley's Ghost" The
demand this week for reserved seats in ad-
vance for the Mantelli engagement, as 1t
far exceeds the ordinary preliminary sale,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03
Empire Theater.

The Gay Butterflies Extravaganza Com
pany will be the attraction at the Empire
Theater next week. 1t is said to be an
excellent burlesque organization, and one
which will doubtless please the patrons Of
that playhouse. Among the prominent
vaudeville features of this company is one
provided by Belle Stewart, the singing
comedienne, who Is assisted in her act by
Dave Fftzgibbon, the pianist. Mr.. Fitz-
gibbon was for years the pianist at Keith's
Theater, New York city, when that house
had for its orchestra naught but piano,
and his excellent work in this position
gained for him the name of the "Pader-
wiski of the continuous Since his advent
in vaudeville Mr.. Fitzgibbon has met with
pronounced success. The Butterflies Com
pany also includes Shaeffer, Stillwell and
Shaeffer, the well-known musical trio;
Meredith Sisters, Russell and Locke Mar
key and Stuart and the Eight Sunbeams.
A bunesque on Foxy Grandpa is also
on the bill. Frank Huseman, the local
champion among wrestlers, has been en-
gagged as an extra feature to appear at
every performance, meeting all corners. He
will forfeit $25 to any one he fails to throw
within fifteen minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03

emotions are mingled, giving ample oppor-
tunity for the display of versatile dramatic
talents. There are some intensely senti-
mental moments. though at the beginning
of the play Lord Lumley is somewhat in
different to his young wifes affections He
finally realizes that he Is neg.ecting her.
and when she has strayed away for the
time being. he really woos and wins her
anew. Every phase of the character is
marked by Mr. Drew's art, and the excel
lent work of his assisting company is also
a factor In making the performance de-
lightful. Mr.. Drew's leading lady this sea-
son is Margaret Dale. Others in the COM
pany are Guy Standing, Lionel Barrymore,
Lewis Baker, Reginald Darlington, Robert
Schable David Henderson, Marie Derrick
son and Constance Bell.
The play opens in Lord Lumley's apart
ments in London. He is scientist deepIy
engrossed in his experiments. and for
while neglectS his young wife In his zeal
for research. He Is in his Laboratory at
work on an analysis. Outside his door are
his wife's niece and her sweetheart. who
are trying to awaken him to the fact that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03
Academy Of Music.

Realism is promised the patrons Of the
Academy of Music for the week beginning
Monday, January 5. when 1.-THE Flaming
Arrow."a western border drama by Lin
coin ]. Carter, will be the bill.
Go-Won-Go-Moh Is the stellar attrac-
ton, appearing as young chieftain known
as white Eagle" AS the title would in
dicate the play deals with events that &C.
cur on the western plains and the Rocky
mountains.
Army and Indian life are illustrated in
striking scenic productions and climaxes.
The council fire scene, with an Indian pow
WOW and ghost dance, terminating with a
full eclipse Of the moon, which the Indians
interpret as a signal to rise against their
white foes, Is thrilling Incident.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03
Lockhart's Elephants.

Lockhart's Elephants, the Three Graces,
together with Tom Tom, the baby elephant
cyclist. and the Salambos. with their mys-
tifying and scientific demonstrations of
wireless biography. are the conspicuous
features of the polite vaudeville program
at Chase's week after next. That week
marks the fourth anniversary Of the inau-
guration Of polite vaudeville in Washing
ton, and the program comprises, in addition
to the above named. Charlie Case. the
"Holly Tree Inn" company, Charles Guyer
and Nellie DAILY, James Richmond Glenroy,
Dixon, Bowers and Dixon and the Vita
graph in Algiers 1t is intended to be of
unusual worth in honor of the occasion.
The sale of seats opens Monday next.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03

ito stage pictures Of their environment.
with its famous snow storm and other
scenic features, comes to the Columbia
Theater the week Of January u, It viii be
to this city, and the management Is prediot-
ing q weeks business even larger than that
Of last season. The majority Of theater.
goere have seen the play perhaps several
times, but they viii go again, enjoying 1t
with even greater fervor than on previous
visits. The characters Of the play have
become old acquaintances. Way Down
East has q clientele peculiarly its own.
The purity and sweetness of its story and
the moral 1t points appeals to a class Of
people seldom seen at other attractions
Managers of theaters are authority for the
statement that there are more strange faces
in the theater during an engagement OF
"Way Down East" than any other time
during the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03
CorlINC ATTRACTIONS
New National Theater.

John Drew, it is said, has made the hit Of
his career in Isaac Hendersons play. 1.-The
Mummy and the Humming Bird" He will
begin his annual engagement at the New
National Theater Monday evening. The
only matinee will be given on Saturday. 1t
is conceded by his admirers and the patrons
Of Charles Frohman's Empire Theater, New
York, who have seen him in this piece, that
never before, not even in THE Bauble
Shop" has he appeared to better ad-
vantage. In the metropolis Mr.. Drew pre-
sented this play to a series Of capacity au-
diences for three months. and during all
that time nothing but notes of approval,
both for the play and player. were sounded
The role Of Lord Lumley. the hero, exactly
suits the star. 1t is part in which all the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03
BischoH Concert.

The first of the series will be given at the
Congregational Church Tuesday evening,
January TO- by Mr.. Ernest Lent, the vfolon-
cello virtuoso. and his Young Ladies String
Quartet with vocal numbers by Mrs. Elsie
Bond Bischoff. soprano; Miss Edna Scott
Smith, contralto. and others. This is the
twenty-second of the Bischoff concerts, and
their excellence is SO we'll known that
more extended notice is unnecessary. The
sale of single and course tickets will open
to the general public at Ellis music store
next Tuesday morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03

worthy the name and which should conf
mand the public support. Mr.. DeKoven.
the conductor. has arranged a program
that cannot fail to please. The orchestral
numbers are Goldmark's ''Sakuntala" over
ture: two movements from Mr.. De Koven's
suite in E-fat, which will be played here
for the first time-an andante con motto
(nocturne) and an allegretto Oanse des
Gnomes): and the Schumann symphony
No l.
The soloist is Ossip Gabrilowitsch, the
young Russian pianist, who has been SO
successful during his present tour. He Will
play Rubinstein's Concerto in ID minor.
with orchestral accompaniment. and
group of solos which will include Chopins
Etude in p major, Hensett's Etude. Isl
Oiseau j. Etais." and the Schubert Tausig
.Marche Militaire." There is no pianist
now I'm this country who has a stronger
hold on the musical public than Gabrlo-
witsch. He made a very favorable i'm
preston when he was here two years ago
by his clean playing and his poetic tenn
permanent. Now he has gained in yirility
without sacrificing any of his refinement.
and his Improvement will be noticed In his
Interpretation of the concerto. while his
SOLOS will bring out all the poetry and deli
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03
Order Of Eagles, Benefit.

The announcement that Washington
Aerie No. 125. Fraternal Order of Eagles,
will give its second annual benefit on
January II, at Lafayette Square Opera
House. has created considerable interest
among the friends Of this progressive or
der. Judging from the number Of inquiries
the officers have received about boxes and
the reservation of seats. the attendance at
the coming occasion will be a large one.
The attraction will be Ward and Vokes in
the second edition Of 1.-The Head Walters"
this season more than usually clever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03
Columbia Theater.

The first performance in Washington, at
the Columbia Theater next Monday, of the
famous musical novelty success "a Chi
nese Honeymoon" promises a brilliant
event The production is made on a most
elaborate scale by Sam s. Shubert and
Nixon & Zimmerman, with an exceptionally
strong cast and a chorus of the prettiest
girls, selected from leading musical COM
panies. "a Chinese Honeymoon" which is
now nearing it's second year at the Strand
Theater. is considered one of the brightest,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03
Concert at the Empire.

A sacred concert has been arranged for
at the Empire Theater tomorrow night.
given by the Smart and Williams Octoroons
Company, which during the present week
has entertained large audiences. A program
of excellence has been prepared. Popular
prices will prevail-15, % and 80 cents being
the scale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03
MUSICAL MENTION

The next concert of the Washington SYM
phony orchestra will take place next Tues
day afternoon at the New National Theater.
The interest in this organization is increas-
ing and it is the general belief that the at
tendance will be such as to show that there
is local pride in the fact that Washington
has at last symphony orchestra which is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03
DRAMA

for by a manager who desired to cast MIN
in part particularly fitted to his person,
atty. Mr.. Drew called on the man, ana
in that worthy's office, as In all large the-
atrfcal suites, there was ticker, ana II
was destined to play an important part IN
that days proceedings. Business pans
were developing very beautifully until the
question of terms arose. Mr. Drew was
little new at the business and was In
doubtful state. The manager, though ne
didn't disclose the fact, wanted Mr.. Drew
Mr.. Drew, though he didn't disclose the
fact, wanted the position. He dickered for
while, and finally the manager made him
an offer. The actor was on the point OF
accepting, when suddenly the ticker began
to sound out a slogan of advice. vernon
was the manipulation, and this is what he
sent:
Drew, Drew. Drew, listen, listen. Hold
on terms minute" *. x. X., the OPP
orators call at the other end. mo mes
sage, just talking to knight of the wire
here in the office. Drew, Drew, listen.
Ask for ten more. He said he'd give it be-
fore you came in"
Without a tremor, cool as a stole, and
with that dramatic repose that character
ICES all his work, he looked at the man
ager as if in deep thought, and then tapped
nervously on the desk the following: -
-: -. :. :. which translated reads:
Vernon, are you sure?"
Sure" came the clicks.
Upon this hint he spoke, and got his
price.
Wells Hawks, who was in the city all of
last week and portion of this working
with the Frohman forces to make Mice
and Men" a success so far as complete
preparations had to do with the produce
ton, is product of the newspaper office, as
are so many men now prominent in theatre
cal circles. Mr.. Hawks is a Baltimorean,
and it is only few years since he gave up
dramatic desk on one of the papers of
that city to accept the management OF
Nixon & Zimmermans Academy of Music.
His success in the new work was so pro-
nounced ne was at once taken up by Mr..
Frohman, and IN addition to looking after
the interests of the Criterion Theater, New
York, he now Supervises all the Frohman
literature and takes an active part in the
preparation of the new productions, as ha
did here with Annie RusSellS latest play.
Much has been said of late anent the good
fortune which usually attends the play
given its first production in Washington.
Mr.. Hawks says Mr.. Frohman claims the
credit of being the first manager to make
initial presentations of plays here, some Of
his earliest and biggest successes having
had their prenfiers here. There will be
more such productions in the future.
A western paper says Miss Dorothy Sher-
rod is one of the few women on the stage
who supports her husband" Mr.. Timothy
Murphy evidently appreciates the joke, for
he Is sending out marked copies to his
friends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03
eight for Millions"

Following the Flaming Arrow the Acad-
envy will present the new and successful
melodrama Flight for Millions" which
is said to be strong In pathos and interpret
ed by company Of more than ordinary
merit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03
"Way Down East. %

way Down East" with It's typical char
acters OF old New England, with its realis-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03

Thomas Q. Seabrooke of THE Chinese
Honeymoon" company now playing in New
York, is back in harness again after a two
weeks struggle with pneumonia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03

Margaret Knight Of this city, who has
been appearing in musical comedy attrac-
tions for several seasons, has attained sud-
den prominence in her profession by as
Stunning at short notice the prima donna role
in the Rice's SHOW Girl Company at the
Columbia Theater, Boston. from where 1t Is
reported that she met with great success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03

Willie Collier. who is connected with the
Weber & Fields company. on Christmas
gave every member OF that Organization a
present, from the proprietors down to th<
call boy and stage-door tender.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03

"a Chinese Honeymoon is breaking all
records in London. Last Monday night the
5OOth performance was celebrated. The
New York record of the piece stands at 26O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03

1t Is claimed for Loie Fuller that she has
played longer engagements In Paris than
any other American actress now living. and
that her name as a dancer Is the greatest
known In the French capital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03

Sahafet, the well-known dancer, severed
relations with the Anna Held company at
Memphis. Tenn. last Saturday night and
returned to New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03

Lottie Blair Parker has recovered from
her recent illness and Is writing the last act
of Lights of Home"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03

Joseph Weber and Lew Fields celebrated
their twenty-fifth anniversary as partners
at their music hall in New York New Year
night. Their first engagement was at
dime museum on the Bowery at SO per
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03

Francis Carlisle has been engaged to play
the role of David Garrick'' with Grace
George In Pretty Peggy"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-03

Grace Cameron's season in "A Normandy
Wedding will shortly close, as the public
has not taken very kindly to the piece.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-11
W. M. SPRINGER'S FUNERAL.
IrOquOis Club, of Chicago, and Dis
tinguished Men From All Over
Country VIII Attend.

Washington, Dec. THE funeral to-
day of Judge William M. Springer, of
Illinois, will be attended by prominent
statesmen from all parts of the coun-
try The services will be held from the
Metropolitan Memorial Methodist Epis-
copal church.
Among those who will attend the
services will be representation Of
the Iroquois club, of Chicago. The fol-
lowing committee has been appointed
to represent the club: Representative
George P. Foster, Representative James
McAndrews, Col. James Hamilton
Lewis, William o. Coleman, Rivers Nc
Neill, Frank Hayne. e. M. Phelps and
Judge Lockwood Honore, of Chicago;
Charles K Todd, of Kewanee, Ill. AL
fred Orendorff and William Ridgely,
of Springfield, Ill.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-11
THE EXTRA SESSION ENDS.
Regular COnvOcatiOn of House and
- senate Occurs mt Noon To-day
President to Send Message.

Washington, Dec. To-day the sem
ate will pass from the extraordinary
into the regular convocation of that
body so quietly that spectators who
ape unfamiliar with the proceedings of
the upper house will fail to realize that
a change has taken place.
At noon Senator Frye, the presiding
officer, will announce that the hour for
the convening Of the regular session
has arrived and that the special ses-
sion stands adjourned. Business will
then proceed as if there had been no
interruption, and the special session
will pass into hIstoIy.
At the other end Of the capitol, the
house will convene its regular session
at IL O'clock AS much has been gained
in the organization Of the various COM
mittees during the special session, it
is expected that the congress will at
once begin the active work of legisla-
tiOn,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-11
ANOTHER STRIKE BREWING
Chicago Street Railway Employees
Defy Manager McCulloch.
Wearing of Badges or hut
tons VIII Cause Trouble.

Chicago, Dec. 7.-Trainmen of the
Chicago City Railway are talking Of a
second strike The relations between
the union leaders and General Man
ager McCulloch Of the City Railway
Co. are becoming more strained each
day, and threats of a second walkout
are heard on all sides among the work.
ers.
Tie last straw, the officers of the
Wage Farmers" say, Is new set of
rules formed by the company. These
regulations are declared arbitrary and
formed for the purpose Of breaking
up the labor organization. The most
Objectionable of these Is the rule
against union buttons
This clause, which may reopen the
conflict, reads: sa
~No badge, button or insignia shall
be worn on the outside of uniforms by
trainmen on duty except the uniform
badges and buttons prescribed by the
company" This goes into effect to-
day, and will be rigidly enforced.
President Buckley of the union said
the men have been ordered to report
to-day wearing their buttons conspicu-
ously, and says that If one man is dis
charged all will have to share the same
fate.
There will be no one for him to dis
charge" Mr., Buckley said, when asked
If the union would resist the order
Every member of the union has been
instructed to report for duty to-day
with the button on his left breast In
full sight, as has been the custom.
Another rule to which the unions
take exception is the following:
"The soliciting Of money by and
from employees of this company in the
nature of contributions, gifts, etc., is
forbidden"
This, the employees say, is an attempt
to prevent them from contributing
money to other union men in distress
Mr.. McCulloch says, however it is q
rule to protect the workers from the
annoyance of the swarm of beggars
that are canvassing the town almost
constantly.
When asked if he would reinstate the
so union men left idle after the strike
Mr.. McCulloch replied that he did moi
want to reinstate any of them.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-11
PRESIDENT ASKED
FOR PROTECTION.
Appeal Made to Him Against I'm
just Rulings Of Gov, Peabody.
CRIPPLE CREEK PARALYzED
Censorship Has Been Established ON
All News and Newspaper Cor
respondents Are Threat
ened with Arrest.

Cripple Creek Col, Dec. 1.-THE dec
laration of martial law has paralyzed
business in this city. Heavily-armed
p'ckets of the national guard are sta
toned on all street corners, and many
residents of the city do not venture
upon the streets.
Provost Marshal Thomas e. McClel-
land is occupying the mayors office.
He has caused the arrest of several
persons, but no important arrests have
yet been made.
Following the suppression of an edi-
orial in the Victor Record, Provost
Marshal McClelland threatened to cut
off Cripple Creek from the outside
world by locking up the correspondents
of the Denver papers and to censor all
matter to be sent to the Denver papers
Maj. Naylor, commanding officer in
tie absence of Col Verdeckberg, stated
t,.at news censor from Denver will
arrive in the district and be in charge
of all news to be published in the
future. The name of the censor he has
not divulged.
In consequence of Gov. Peabodys or
der placing Teller county under mar
tial law, committee of women's aux
iliary of the labor unions in this city,
numbering 700 members. has sent a
A - ~
pealing to him "for protection against
the unjust rulings Of the governor of
the state"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-11
MINISTERS REBUKE WOMEN
Doctor Irwin Suggests That Society
Reporters Give Costumes of
Strube's Visitors.

Springfield, ILL.,, Dec. THE murder
er, Fred Strube, and the women who
have been attracted to the county Jail
since his incarceration there, formed
the theme for several Springfield min
listers Sunday night. In all instances
they deprecated the fact that women
had been moved by displays of such
sentiment over the young murderer,
and the order OF the sheriff that the
Jail doors be closed to women visit
orders hereafter was commended.
Rev. w. r. Francis Irwin, pastor Of
the Second presbyterian church, was
scathingly sarcastic Referring to the
fact that number of women high In
society had driven to the jail in car
riages and wept over the incarceration
of Strube, the minister said:
"If these receptions are to be made
society functions, let the newspapers
send their social writers to them Let
us have a full account of the affairs,
with the names and the costumes of
those present.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1903-12-11
NO SETTLEMENT IN SIGHT.
John Mitchell Says Strike Will Con-
tinue to the Bitter End.

John Mitchell Says Strike Will Com
tinue to the Bitter End.
Denver, Col, Dec. president John
Mitchell and Gov. Peabody had a con-
ference of three-quarters of an hour
Sunday night, and settlement of The
strike is as far distant as ever. Mr.
Mitchell informed the governor that
the strike would continue to the BIT
ter end, and the governor just as posi-
lively informed the strike leader that
he would tolerate no violence. but
would order out the troops at the first
provocation.
While the conference came to naught,
both Gov. Peabody and President
Mitchell expressed themselves as
pleased with the interview, each saying
he had secured better conception Of
the other Mr.. Mitchell refused to dis
cuss the conference other than to say
his talk was very pleasant. After the
conference he left for Chicago to at
tend the conference in the interest Of
the Illinois miners. AS to his return
to Colorado he is undecided