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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Manila and Our Drama.

From the Chicago Inter Ocean.
1t is with pleasure, not unmixed With
admira ton, that we observe in tho tbeat-
rical columns of the Sunday Sun of Ma
Mia. p l., the interest taken in the drama
in our Pacific suburb
The dramatic editor of this publication
assures us frequently in his columns that,
though Manila is still to be regarded s
growing city in theatrical matters, it is at
the same time good show town for the
right attraction BY which qualification
he would indicate, we gather from the
items of theater news published, an at
traction containing many maidens, some
melodies and few comedians, although
the melodies and comedians possibly might
be dispensed with.
But there is, We are prone to note, a
suggestion of unrest in Manila drama and
a disposition upon the part of the dramatic
editor to be caustic in his criticism. For
example, one paragraph reads:
Early in March it was rumored that Pedro
Palermo prominent Filipino politician. was writ
ing another Filipino opera Happily the rumor
proved without foundation.
The succeeding paragraph is even more
suggestive of acute realism. 1t reads:
Mayor Brown whipped drunken soldier early in
March.
OF course we are unable to determine at
this distance the exact standing of Mayor
speaking off-hand, we should say that he
was a bad actor.
The pathway of the native playwright
we judge, is not strewn with wild roses
during the reconstruction period One item
relates
Early in August, Tolentno, the Filipino author
of seditious play, Aver. Hoy Manana'' Yes
terday Today and Tomorrow, was sentenced to
two years hard labor in Bilibid prison. The case
is now resting on appeal.
Still Tolentino need not despair Even in
OF hnr ana hte,f1r 81.
which We do not gush, and were we the
judge before whom their authors were
tried But no matter. Suffice 1t to say
that two years seem such a short sentence!
A criticism of the previous weeks pro-
gram in the vaudeville theater gives an
excellent idea of what is being accom-
plished in this American metropolis of the
east:
Miss Elsie Maisie opened the olio with The
Country Ball. followed by Miss Everett in my
Sunbeam Lou Alf Rockley pleased his MANY
friends by his clever singing of 'Loure Afulligan
and gave way to Bell Ray in ''The Old, Old
Words Miss Ray demonstrated that she Is still
a fayorte. Hettie Fuller repeated her success Of
last week. Comm Thro the Rye and Scottish
Dance" and was every bit well received. Sam
Rowley sang Her Name Was Changed not so
new spopular, followed by Mabel Lynne in a
laughing song. Miss Lynne Is usually laughing
and was at home In Make Me Laugh" Mr.
Maurice, hte Manila acquisition to the company
made good in buck and wing dancing followed BY
Pudding"
1t is natural for us to infer, therefore
that the drama is in safe hands in Ma
nila 1t may not be elevated but it will
at least be kept above the subways of mo-
notony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Way. Wallno and Marnette. Clifford and
Burke Lillian Shaw and Prince Kokin.
Symphony Orchestra's Sunday Concerts

The Washington Symphony Orchestra,
under Mr.. de Koven. will tomorrow night
give its seventh popular concert at Chase's
Theater. The soloist of the occasion will
be the well-known pianist. Miss Alice Bur-
bage of this city. The entire program will
consist of selections from requests previ-
ously made by the patrons of these con-
certs. The request coupon feature seems
TO gain in popularity with each succeeding
concert and will be continued in the future.
The entire program will be as follows:
I. Overture, William Tell" $500. .Rossini
.. Grande PolOnaise Brillante and Andante
Spianato, op -. ............... Chopin
Miss Burbage.
g. a. "Preisied Observation-Disclosures Wagner
b. Dragon Fly. ................Str Strauss
4. First movement, & minor, symphony
unfinished. ..................Sc Schubert
Intermisson.
.. Overture MERRY Wives of Windsor"
Nicolai
G. Piano solos
a. "Stamninger" (Moods). .... Sjogren
b. Rhapsodie HOngroise, No. II. 80. List
Miss Burbage.
q a. Funeral March. ............C hopin
b. "Hussaren Ritz. .......... Spindler
8. Waltz, Magnolia Blossom De Koven.
.. Rhapsodie Hongroise. No. (by requesD.
IisZt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Russia,a scotsnen.

From the London Daily Chronicle.
1t is probable that Admiral Stark of the
Russian fleet, who has suffered SO severely
at Port Arthur, is Of Scottish descent. for
Stark is pure Scotch name. as is shown
by the fact that every man of the name
in the Dictionary of National Biography
has Scots blood = although, curiously
enough. they all became famous in Eng
land. Sir Peter Lumsden, the distinguished
Indian officer. has also Stark as a middle
name The Russian navy has practically
been made by Scots. One OF the least
known was Admiral Sir Thomas Gordon.
governor of Kronstadt. The Jacobites OF
lib tried to induce kcI to advise the czar
to send Russian feet down the Scots
coast.
Far more famous was John Elphinston.
who rose to be rear admiral in the czar's
navy His eldest son became a captain in
the Russian navy, and the second was q
captain in our own navy. Under Elphin-
ston another famous Russo-Scot served la
the person of Sir Samuel Greig. who was
the son of shipowner in Inverkeithing In
Fifeshire. He entered the Russian navy
in 1164. under the command OF Rear Adj
miral John Elphinston. and did much to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
An Early Umbrella.
From the London Tatler


A curious relic of the century before last
is still to be seen In Sheffield This is
nothing less than the first umbrella that
ever created sensation in the streets or
the city of cutters. 1t belonged originally
to John Greaves of Fargate, who faced the
ridicule of the townsmen under its shelter.
and it was handed down to his descendant.
Miss Law of Western Bank A marvel of
ingenuity is this old Sheffield umbrella.
Nothing could sbe less like its slim and
genteel modern representative. Instead
of being folded in present-day fashion the
handle unscrewed and the ribs were hinged
in the middle, SO that the cover could be
doubled back. The whole rolled up like
a constable's cape, and packed In a cover,
it was little over foot long. 1t could,
and probably did, go easily into the ca
pacious pockets of ITO. An old-time
master cutler, William Trickett, soon fol-
lowed the example of Greaves, but the
first time he appeared In the streets with
his umbrella he was mobbed by the crowd
His own brother led the mob. shouting:
Hey, laads, abr Bills getten waukin'
stick wi petticuts on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
ASIDE

It is possible that Anna Held will be seen
in London next season in "Papas Wife,
Charles Frohman has decided to send out
three companies next season with 1.-THE Girl
from Rays"
If reports are to be accepted as true.
PATHS farewell tour is not fond though
it may be final.
''The Queen of Laughter" the Bostonians'
latest comic opera, has received a severe
scoring in the west.
Maude Courtney. the girl who sings the
Ole songs. has been very much of success
in the London music halls.
Fred Hamlin and Edgar Smith will proba-
bly, lease the Weber & Fields music hall in
New York next season.
Marguerite Corneille, at one time we'll
known in this country and recently playing
in London. is at deaths door in that city
suffering from pneumonia.
Viola Allen has recovered so quickly from
her late operation in a New York hospital
that she will continue her tour in Harlem
a week from next Monday night.
The employment of the four children by
Maxine Elliott in Her Own Way" ran
contrary to the laws of Chicago and the
manager of the company was arrested and
fined $50.
Sir Henry Irving will close his American
tour in New York March % and the fol-
lowing day he will sail for London $50 900
richer than when he reached this country
last October.
Nine Schumann-Heink confided to a
friend when here in a concert recital about
ten days ago that she would take home
with her at the end of this years season
about $4,000
Grace George will close her tour in
pretty Peggy" at Detroit, Mich, March
II. so as to return to New York in time
for rehearsals for the all-star revival of
the Two Orphans"
a. l.. Granger of Klaw & Erlanger Is
said to be ON his way to Berlin to obtain
the exclusive rights from Frau Cosima
Wagner to produce "Parsifal in this coun-
try and England.
Lord Francis Hope. the divorced hus-
band of May Yohe the actress was mar
ried in London during the week to a Miss
Olive Thompson, the daughter of an AUS
, tralian banker.
Contracts were recently signed whereby
Andrew Mack will make a complete tour
OF Australia and where he will be seen in
his entire repertoire supported by a COM
pany OF American players next season.
Manager Gus Bothner is out with an
nouncement that he has secured the sole
rights for the season of 19O4-05 in the
United States and Canada fol- Sherlock
Holmes and will present that piece on
tour.
Olive Oliver and Eleanor Carey are among
those who have been engaged to appear
with Edwin Arden atthe Columbia early in
May A production of dramatic version
of Parsifaf' is the opening bill under con-
sideration.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

permanent and was at her best in selec-
tions appealing TO the sympathetic emo
tons of the audience. Among her most
peasnS naiieSrs wsrs !orqa,n nd
Riley's "a Elf Child" In the former selec-
ton Miss Robson was particularly effect
i've. An enjoyable feature of the program
was the readings of Mr. Mackay, whose
Interpretation of Kipling's "Gunga Din
was exceptionally pleasing. In scene
from The Merchant of Venice Mr..
Mackay also won favor. The piano solos
of Mr. Gebest constituted an enjoyable di-
version in the program
The entertainment closed with the quar-
rel scene from THE School for Scandal,
given by Miss Robson and Mr.. Mackay,
and the number was greeted with hearty
applause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Mrs. behring's Divorce.

The management of the Columbia an
nounces as the attraction. beginning a week
from next Monday. Mrs. Langtry in Mrs.
behring's Divorce. original three-act
comedy new TO this city. Mrs. Langtry
gave it a few trial performances last sen
son. and it went so we'll then that she de-
termined to make il the principal vehicle
for this seasons tour. This tour. by the
way. is the most extensive Mrs. Langtry
has made in several years She will be
supported by members of her Imperial The
alter Company from her playhouse of that
name in London. The sale of boxes and
seats for the engagement will begin Thurs
daN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
shaksspearean Lecture.

The first of Mrs Duval Mack's lectures
and Shakespearean readings was given last
Tuesday evening at the Washington CUB
before a large and cultured audience. Mrs.
Mack's delivery shows the result of intel
ligent and careful study, and her comments
served to render more vivid the passages
which she selected for representation The
appeal of Queen katherine at Blackfriars
to Henry VIII and a recitation from king
John together with a scene from AS You
Like tt served to illustrate her versatility.
A musical program of interest accompanied
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Miss Robison's Readings.

An interesting entertainment. consisting
of readings from Shakespeare, Sheridan
and the minor poets. was given In the ball
room OF the New Willard yesterday after
noon by Miss Mabel Forrest Robson, as
sisted by Mr.. F. F. Mackay of New York
and Mr.. b. Frank Gebest. pianist. The
large audience. which included many La
dies prominent in social and literary cir
Giles OF the city, expressed enthusiastic ap-
proval OF the entertainment throughout
the program.
Miss Robson possesses dramatic tenn
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Mabel Mckinley.

Mabel Mckinley, the distinguished Amer
lean soprano and gifted composer of An
ona' and other songs, has been secured as
the extraordinary attraction for Chase's
Theater week after next. The surrounding
bill viii be composed of Eva Williams and
JAG Tucker. Charles Z. Colby and Allie {.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Maria Won Unschuld's Piano Recital.

Miss Maria Won Cns chuld will give piano
recital next Thursday afternoon under the
patronage of number of people of note
IN social and official life Miss Won Tn
schuld is court pianist to the Queen of
Roumania, and is the author of some stand
ard works on music. She has found es-
pecial favor in the courts of Europe and
has been the subject of enthusiastic COM
ment both here and abroad
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Wesleyan Male Quartet

The Wesleyan Male Quartet from the Ne
braska University. assisted by Miss Juanita
Boynton, reader and accompanist, will give
an entertainment in Hamline Church Mon
day evening, March II. This weIlknown
quartet. now in it's sixth season on tour
has met with distinguished success
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
BUSY IzzY.n

George Sidney and his merry company in
their musical bargain. Busy Izzy," are to
be seen at the Lafayette week opening Mon
day. March IA (matinees on Wednesday and
Saturday,. Fred Wyckoh will be seen again
as the funny cid ''rube" Eddie Clark is
still the bell boy and VIII be seen in a new
acrobatic song and dance with Maud Camp
hati
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

Welt, soprano. and Mr. David Bfsphain
hass singers of interna tiona reputation.
The other solo parts will be in the hands of
Miss May Walters, contralto, and Mr.. Ed
ward Johnson tenor, two of the most
promising of the younger singers of the
day
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
1.-The Moonshiner's Daughter. ~

strongly melodramatic play is ''rhe
Moonshiners Daughter" which comes to
the Empire Theater week of March II.
Illicit liquor distillers and their clashes
with revenue officers furnish the principal
theme for this play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
Sensational Society Melodranna

For the week beginning Monday, March
IA. the Offering at the Academy will be
why Women Sin, sensational melo-
drama depicting New York society life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05
RICHARD III.
DR.. Stafford's Lecture at the Lafayette
Tuesday,

The demand for seats for Rev. DR.. stat
ford's lecture, "Richar III, Tuesday next
at the Lafayette Square Opera House,
promises as great a success this year as
last Those who have heard DR.. Stafford
in Richard III consider this lecture one
of his greatest triumphs. The lines of the
part give Dr. Stafford ample opportunity
for his gifts All the boxes are sold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

Louis Mann and Clara Lipman have re-
fused an offer to be stars in one of the road
companies to play THE Girl from Rays.
under the management of ALT. Hayman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mann say that they Will not
appear in paris created by others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

Miss Helen Lackaye, sister of Wilton
LacRaye. and who has been playing with
1.-THE Virginian" company, has been engag-
ed for the principal role in The super
stition of Sue" which is to have an eiap-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

sic Pus1ey. who was with the Little Mary
company, has taken her place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

the lecture. The next lecture will be on
Romeo and Juliet.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

Robert Taber once the husband of Julia
Marlowe. and an actor of distinction aud
popularity. will probably leave London for
good and return to America. He is suffer-
ing from a serious throat affection and may
be compelled to quit the stage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

It is possible that Anna Held will be seen
in London next season in "Papa's Wife"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

Maude Courtney. the girl who sings the
OLD songs. has been very much of a success
in the London music halls.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

If reports are to be accepted as true
PATHS farewell tour is not fond though
it may be final
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

'The Queen of Laughter" the Bostonians'
latest comic opera. has received a severe
scoring in the west
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

Edwin Varrey, who was here several
weeks ago with the Rehan-Skinner COM
pany, has been engaged in the supporting
company of e. Fl. Sothern and Miss Mar
low in next seasons joint production. Mr.
Varrey is one of the old-timers of the pro-
fession and will be remembered here as a
very clever impersonator of "Sir Peter
TeaZle."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

Pattie Brown. the English actress who
has had an important role in 1.-THE Ad-
mirable Crichton," with William Gillette
has resigned and returned to London. Jes-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

Mary Hall. who was here with the Pike
Theater company, and later with L. III.
Sothern. has been sued for divorce by her
husband in Kansas City for abandonment
Miss Hall did not contest the application,
which is held under Amusement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

Fred Hamlin and Edgar Smith will proba-
bly, lease the Weber & Fields music hall in
New York next season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-05

Marguerite Corneille at one time well
known in this country and recently playing
in London. is at deaths door in that city
suffering from pneumonia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-22
MAN
WAS RE -ELECTED.
Meeting of the National Union
Assembly Held in Nor
folk Yesterday.

The bienniel session of the National
Union Assembly, a secret fraternal bene-
fetal order, was held Yesterday In the
Monticello Hotel, at Norfolk. large
delegation was present and a mass OF
important business was transacted.
The organization now includes apou.
rs 900 members scattered over the United
states. Over s20.0000o0 has been paid
derson was re elected to that office after
n lively contest, His opponent was Mt.
Benjamin Reynolds, of Norfolk. me
election of the Executive Committee q
five resulted in the selection OF Msssis'
T f,avjs Reed N. u. Walters, G. G. Cash
on, T. Fl. Bayne and w g. shackelford
The committee met Immediately after
the adjournment of the assembly and
adopted series OF ACCOMMODATIONS 70
be presented by the Virginia Senate IN
the National Union, which meets july
18TH i'm Marquette Mich, the as.
sembly was entertained by the southern
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ntas, who as city surveyor. laid off the
original site OF Hollywood. Mr.. Pleas
ants was educated IN private schools.
During the Confederate war he was pur-
chasing agent for the Confederate gov
eminent; did the cause excellent SER
vice. He established his residence In
Henrico county. near Tree Hill. and
named his home Wildwood" after his
birthplace. For number OF years he
was sheriff OF Henrico county, and al
ways prominent In the affairs of his
adopted county. Under the old system
OF courts he was the presiding justice at
the murder Of his wife. Mr.. Peasants
was the first Magistrate to receive a re-
port OF this famous case, and the first
to visit the scene of the killing.
In 1875 or thereabouts. Mr.. Peasants
entered the insurance business and be-
came connected with the Agricultural In
surance Company. Of New York. From
1850 until 1890 he conducted an insurance
business under the firm name OF George
D. Peasants and Son. He was Mason,
being member OF Richmond Lodge. No
10. He held membership In the Second
Baptist Church.
Mr.. Pleasants married Miss Martha
j. Peasants, OF Goochland. He leaves
seven children. as follows: Mr.. Frederick
Peasants, Mr. Arthur L. Peasants, Mrs.
John Mallory. Mrs. Stanley B. Tyler, Mr..
George D. Peasants, Jr., of Baltimore;
Mr.. Percival c. Peasants and Mr.. Joseph
A. Peasants. He was a man of high
character, and his death will be sincere
~ nourned by large circle Of acquain-5
tances.
The arrangements for the funeral have
not yet been completed.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-06-22
THREE WOMEN WILL SHOOT
IN TOURNEY AT INDIANAPOLIS
IRv Assnriated Presa

I (By Associated Press.)
X INDIANAPOLIS IND, June 21,--Three
hundred contestants faced the targets to-day
In the opening events OF the national shoot.
preliminary to the grand American handicap
Thursday.
There were ten events OF twenty targets
each at unknown angles. all contestants
shooting from the sixteen yard line; each
purse Appropriated $500
For the grand American handicap a hook
has been made with more than 200 entries
odds ranging from 10 TO to 300 to !,
The favorites arc Fred Gilbert, OF Spirit
Lake. Ia, and W, r. Crosby, OF O'Fallon
Ill They are the only two scratch men and
will shoot from the twenty-five yard line
OF the three women entered, Mrs. Butler is
$50 to i Mrs. Bennett and Mrs. Burroughs
are each 900 to !.