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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-14
tn E T r E A T E R.
NEW National Theater.

Ivan the Terrible" which was presented
at the New National Theater last night oy
Mr. Richard Mansfield, is a unique ana
impressive creation. It's general character
Is indicated by note on the program 10
the effect that Mr.. Mansfield realizes thal
this is not what is commonly called play.
This is quite true. There are no lovers
waiting to be united despite the maleVo.
lence of the arch villain. To the constant
playgoer it Is a relief to find no er1OTt az
heart interest nothing but the coh,eii-
tion of ruthless, ambitious minds Ihere Is
a Russian bleakness in the mood OF the
piece which splendor of 'costuming does nol
relieve. It's severity of theme and consist
ency of treatment give 1t almost the lorce
of one of the old miracle plays 1t carries
conviction by Its unembellished earneStness'
its historic sincerity and it's human analy-
sis. Cold and unsmilng, the story is more
than strange biography. 1t reflects me
fierce and sunless genius or cline thal
breeds Tolstois and Gorkys.
While deviating widely from accepteu
methods in dramatic construction. the play
is a work of classic consistency. 1t Is d
portraiture single figure stands forth,
comma nding and irresistible in interest.
The program itself is a part of the per.
formance for it needs the reminder OIL
VANS youthful hardships to point the trag-
edy of his warped and merciless MANHOOD.
Mr.. Mansfield has brought to this inter
probation that wonderful accuracy of effect
which distinguishes his art as player. 1t
is fine psychological study, and Mr.. Mans
field approaches it with confident teen
nique which seems at times audacious.
Some of the manifestations of the charac-
ter--for the actor has once more succeeded
in obliterat ting his own identity-are the
verest Glowing. The immediate picture is
one of sheer buffoonery, but the laugh
which rises is checked by a realization of
its gruesome significance.
The supporting company contributes but
little to the interest of the performance.
Mr.. Leslie Kenyon, as Boris Godunoff, has
the role next in Importance to that of the
star, and plays it with judicioGS self-re-
straint, yet with enough force to make the
game Of Scoundrel against Scoundrel worth
watching from both sides of the table.
Despite the forbidding nature of the pro-
duction, the audience last night evidenced
a close and intelligent sympathy with the
portrayal. Yet it is doubtful whether Ivan
the Terrible will be popular role, I'M
questionably worthy as it is to rank as one
of the masterpieces in the Mansfield gallery
of stage creations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-14

The recently organized John B. Hender-
son Tent, No. 1889 Independent Order of
Rechabtes, held its second regular meet
ing last evening in Concordia Hall, 9th and
streets northwest Chief Ruler George
Emory Cole conducted the reception of five
candidates into the tent
High Chief Ruler John c. Moore, High
Secretary Wayne w. Cordell John Clancy
of Union Tent, No. 81; Joseph c. Eller
OF Jehu Tent, No. %; w. NJ. Hall. S. NJ
Trotener, Clarence Foster. John Mack and
James kellick of Harmony Tent No 1920
+. b Marks of Advance Tent, No IGO9
Edmund Cooper chief ruler of Jehu Tent
No -. were among the visitors present
A resolution was adopted requesting the
high chief ruler to appoint William T.
Raley deputy of the tent
The committee on regalia r, .orted. amid
applause. that Jehu Tent had donated the
tent part of the paraphernalia necessary for
the new tents proper working.
Mr. Cooper occupied the chair under good
or the order. at the request of Chief Ruler
Cole, and complimented the tent upon it's
brilliant prospects. High Secretary Cor
dell proposed that when the charter list
had reached proper bounds public meet
ing be held ard that the tents namesake
be requested by the high chief ruler to
present John Il. Henderson Tent with their
charter. The idea was approved by many
Others, and the first meeting night in AnriI
is to be set aside for the event
Edwin Bennett entertained with seyera
songs. Pcmarks were made by George A
Root, John G. Qugley. w. NJ La Roche
Max r. kubatz J. NJ Pleasant John r
Day, George w. Birmingham, j. H Cole
George W. Abbott and s. S. Hessler ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-14
sAENGERBUND MASK BALL.
Pleasing Spectacle Succeeded by Award
of Prizes-The Committees.

The fiftythird masquerade ball of the
Washington Saengerbund was held last
night at the National Rifles Armory. Long
before the hour set for the opening large
throng had gathered In the hall and dis
comfort from the overcrowding OF every
available room in the building was the only
thing which marred the festivities. Sharply
at $50 the hall was brilliantly Illuminated
by numerous additional lights, and the rev.
citation of various masks and costumes pre-
sented a pleasing spectacle. From the great
variety of masks it was evident that the in
terest of this social event of the Washing
ton Saengerbund has steadily increased
with the progress of time
At II o'clock Mr.. Frank Claudy announced
the decision of the judges in the matter of
award of prizes. A group of Dutch peas
ants won the first prize. The following Ia
dies and gentlemen took part in this group:
Mrs. Van Zand, c. II. Heck, Miss l.. Levy
Miss NJ. Butt, Mr.. H. Minister, G. Storm and
]. Harmon. Singing and dancing the par
Elephants, in simple white and blue suits,
mingled with masks of more beauty
and richness. Miss Gundlach won the first
lady's prize as a carrier of love letters
Very original was the mask of Mrs Brink
representing a woman selling newspapers
She received the second prize. Mrs. Gund-
ZACH, who initiated a lady who seeks IN
vain for seat at entertainment given
in the Saengerbund hall, was awarded the
third prize.
Three prizes were given for the most
handsome masks among the gentlemen.
Mr.. F. Vaulry received the first prize as
Happy whole again." The Proud Eng
lishman,' who was the recipient of the sec
ond prize, was Mr.. F. Petit. The third prize
was given to Mr. G. Ruhl, who gave very
clever imitation of President Frank Claudy.
After the awarding of prizes the floor was
given over to all who desired to dance
Those composing the entertainment COM
mittee We're: Karl Xander, o. Borchard1ng,
F. Carl, l.. Faber, A. F. Jorss v. Hof-
mann, A Levy, Charles Meyer, William f.
Meyers, S. Sawtell. H. A. Scheuermann,
George l.. Storm and j. Waldman. The
floor committee consisted of A. o. Hutter-
~ W. F. Biehl, George Brandt, l.. Fell
heimer DR.. S. o. eraser, V. Hoffman, A.
Lerch, William Mari, j. Merkling, H. Min
ster. s. Minister. E. Rupert, c. A. Van
Zandt and Leo F. Zwissler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-14
Great Bear a Pure Spring Water.
| gallons for SOC. Office, 704 18th.
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Lunches at Mt. Vernon.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
At1Oo clock Monday morning party OF Ia
dies sailed for Mount Vernon on the steamer
Manchester On arriving there. at about
11:3O. as they landed they were told that
all lunch boxes must be checked, as none
were allowed on the grounds. Inquiry was
made as to where lunch might be eaten,
and they were informed that 1t could not
be eaten anywhere on the grounds or pier.
They went the usual rounds Of the his
toric place. When nearly famished, at 4
o'clock pm, they were allowed to retake
from the wharf office the much-needed
lunch box AZ the steamer had reappeared
at the landing by that time, they boarded
her and proceeded to take lunch, when they
were informed that lunch couldn't be eaten
In the saloon. They asked where 1t might
be eaten, and were told in the social hall
The social hall'' was full of lounging ne
grees deck hands,, which made it very I'M
pleasant for the ladies to take lunch there
/ think If more visitors to Mount Vernon
knew beforehand of the ridiculous rules
the authorities in charge they would prefer
to sail past that historic spot on some other
steamer and view the place through a spy
glass.
This seems to be the only place of interest
about Washington where the authorities
lack common sense enough to provide for
the comfort of visitors.
H. BRADFORD.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-14
THE "NEws EVANGELISM.
Dr. Radcliffe Declares It Has No Place
in This Country.

Sharply scoring what he called the new
evangelism and declaring that there is no
place for such teaching in this country
DR.. Wallace Radcliffe last night preached
the sermon at the opening services Of a
revival service which is being conducted at
the Assembly's Presbyterian Church, corner
of 9th and l streets, under the auspices of
the Washington City Presbytery. There
was large attendance and the committee
in charge is pleased with the prospect of a
successful campaign
Some special gospel singing preceded Dr.
Radcliffe's sermon His text was: Second
Chronicles, xxx, SO: s"For the thing was
done suddenly He depicted the condi-
lions OF sloth and careleSSness existing in
Jerusalem preceding the incident, in the
reign of Hezekiah of which the text speaks
Hezek1ah,' said the preacher, was the
greatest king of Israel since David. He was
a man of great executive ability and mar
velous personality, and in bringing about
the sudden revival Of which the text speaks
gave evidence of the power one man may
exert to swing men back from carelessness
to truth and duty.
THE joy of life is in sacrifice and conse-
Grafton They bring cheer and eXhilaration.
There Is no satisfaction in the easy-going
conventional life of selfishness and self
seeking which is so prevalent today Only
that life exemplified by the open hand and
kindly heart is worth the living.
The central theme and power of all re-
vivals is the slain Lamb of God. We hear
much today of the new evangelism. There
is great deal said about it in our news
papers, and also in our pulpits We are told
that the old themes have passed away, that
the themes of the new evangelism are
beauty, truth, grace and right, forgetting
or ignoring Calvary and all that 1t means
of blood atonement. Evangelists preaching
such doctrines may just as well stay at
home. There is no evangelism that evange.
lies which omts or forgets the sacrifice or
the Lamb of God
Rev. Albert Evans will be the preacher
tonight, and there will be a special musical
program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-14
STREET CAR SERVICE.
North Washington Citizens Discuss
That and Other Topics.


The North Washington Citizens Assoca-
ton at meeting last night discussed the
car service, parks and parkings, streets.
sidewalks and the public lighting facili-
ties Following the consideration of busi-
ness matters. Dr. Kingsman, member of
the board of education, delivered an ad-
dress.
When the street car service was brought
forward it was reported by the committee
on railways that the 4th street line had
improved it's service by having cars run
more frequently. Chairman Ourand of the
committee, in making the report, stated
that the cars had also been improved as
to cleanliness
Chairman Reisner of the committee on
parks and parkings submitted report
recommending that the square bounded by
Rhode Island avenue, I'd and 30 streets
northwest be selected as a public play
ground for boys and girls of the neighbor-
hood, with a view that the same be ulti-
mately converted into a public park If a
sufficient appropriation can be secured Tor
it's purchase. The property is covered with
fine broad shade trees. highly suited for
such a purpose.
A letter was read from Mr.. Murphy of
Philadelphia. the general superintendent OF
the Union Transfer Company, granting the
request made by the association that all
baggage be transferred from the railway
depots to any point as far north as the
Soldiers Home at the prevailing city rates
"a double charge having heretofore pre-
vailed for all points north of w street.
Vice Chairman J. J. Costinett, on streets,
sidewalks and lights, reported that an eff
fort was being made to secure the laying
of fagstones on V street northwest from
LIST street to Flagler place to enable the
school children to reach the Gage School
without wading through the mud.
President Clayton E. Emig then intro
duced Dr. Richard Kingsman of the board
Of cd, on VIII
and instructive address on the public school
system.
The committee on banquet reported that
April 1 had been selected for the event.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-14
Columbia Theater

At the Columbia Theater last night Otis
Skinner THE Harvester in the play of
that name sowed deep and we'll his art and
his gifts reaped a generous harvest of ap-
probation and applause. Even with the
knowledge of Mr. SINNERS talents, and the
memory of the many characters of the
stage that will live thro Ugh his crea ton 1t
is almost possible to say that The Har-
vester' is the best thing he has ever done.
AS the gypsy rover and light O. love, the
rollcking, laughing, singing worker of the
harvest time, the dreaming roaming, care
free wanderer of idle days, Mr.. Skinner is
at his very best Sometimes tired some
times hungry, always athirst for wine and
kisses. penniless usually. thrifty never, with
mother earth for pillow and the heavens
for canopy, the gypsy harvester follows
always his destiny of the road. Love keeps
him but for a day. duty detains him no
longer than it must, and he feels it's call
but once; a roof Expresses him. four walls
crowd him, the comfort of hearth and fire.
side suffocates him.
When the play opens it is the harvest time
near Dominique, rench-Canada and the
servants of the Seigneur are in the fields
reaping the ripened grain. The Harvester is
there, halted for moment from his wan
derings, singing, leading, working harder
than the rest. He becomes head man
on the seigneur's farm, cures his cattle and
tends his crops, and finally. by threat of a
gypsy's curse, inducesthe seigneur to con-
sent to the marriage of his daughter and
Tony. But the harvester again hears the
call of the road and, catching up his old
STICK and his worn gypsy cap darts out of
the door with a joyous cry into the dark
ness of the falling snow
The company in support of Mr. Skinner is
one of exceptional merit. J. NJ Colville. as
Francois. interpreted a difficult role in
splendid manner and George Clark as the
Selgneur, Walter Lewis as Tony, E. A. E,b-
erie as Thomas, Russell Crawford as Simon
and John Boylan as Gustave were excellent
Lizzie Hudson Collier as Toinette made the
village lass a finished character study while
Paula Gloy as Aline and Marion Abbott as
1 sr were up to the high standards.
The scenery and costumes were artistic and
beautiful.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-14
Central Labor Union.

At the regular meeting of the Central La
Dor Union last night at Costello's Hall, 9th
and G. streets northwest, delegates from the
Hosting Engineers Union, No. II, were
seated, as follows: C. B. Falbush, D. T.
Taylor, r. A. King, T Saunders and j. a.
O'Brien. Delegates were also admitted to
the central body from the Registered Drug
Clerks Association, as follows: A. Klinger
S. j. T. Wells, S. Deckman, w. E. Hunt
and F. T. Hafelfnger.
The announcement was made that the
Merchants and Mechanics Savings Bank,
which was launched last September by local
organized labor, Is in a fourishing condi
ton The resources of the institution, as
shown by the February statement amount
to S2S4U22.20, and at the close of business
yesterday the total resources exceeded
$500 600.
Capt. George Arson Van Smith will de-
liver stereoptcon lecture on The Making
of Newspaper at Shiloh Church in con-
nection with the free lectures of the people,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-14
Academy Of Music.

THE Queen of the White Slaves" a
melodrama filled with thrilling situations, is
offered the patrons of the Academy this
week The play tells a story of the abduc-
ton of white women in San Francisco and
transporting them to China as slaves An
interesting love story is woven into the
play, and the vicious purposes of the IN
scrupuous villain are successfully defeated
through the cleverness of daring detec-
tive
Alfred Philips in the role of the secret
service detective merited applause. Miss
Ailleen May handled the title role with
dramatic ability. J. e. Miltern in the part
of the villain was rewarded with Kisses
and 1eers. Others whom appear in the
cast are George Raymond Edward Nam
nary, Joseph Carter, Alma Estes Gene
Woods and Harry Allen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-14
Fire in Garfield.

Children playing with matches were re-
sponsible for disastrous fire in Garfield
yesterday afternoon. Because of the hor-
rible condition of Hamilton road the firemen
were delayed while responding to the alarm
and the home of Samuel Taylor was totally
destroyed. The house was two-story
frame structure, and the children were play
ing on the upper floor when they accidental
1y started the fire. An alarm was sounded
from box 9j3 and No. chemical company
was making good progress In the direction
of the burning structure when the wheels
sank deep into the mud and the horses came
to stop. While the firemen were Juggling
away at the engine the flames were con-
Stunning Taylors house and its contents
Fortunately the flames did not attack any
other structure and only one family was
rendered homeless
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-14
Lafayette Theater.

hearty welcome was accorded two To-
cal faVorites, former members of the
Dunne-Harlan stock company, and num-
per OF other musfcal-comedy artists at
the Lafayette Theater last evening in
Nancy Brown" Mary Marble was the
Same as eVer-Just s pretty in her ap-
pearance and charming in manner The
other member of the old stock, David An
drada, while not given an opportunity to
display all the powers of his voice filed
the role OF a comical English nobleman, as
of old. The production as a rule. was yerv
well cast. Costumes and settings We're
particularly adequate. William C. Mande-
vile, as the Bey, and Ben Lodge as Socra-
ties tlnis. were ludicrous and contributed
10 the musical success; and Robert E.
Harty received no little applause for sew
eral solos. The members of the ''Amalga-
mated Order of Impecunious Noblemen''
We're faithfully presented by Frank Craven,
Charles Lloyd, f. w. Lewis and Mr.. An
drada.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-14
CONSUMPTION TREATMENT.
Committee to Bring Matter to Atten-
ton of Department Employees.

The Consumptive Dispensary, recently re-
moved to 926 F street northwest, is now
enabled to reach a larger number of peo-
pie by reason of its more central location.
An attempt is to be made in a short time
to bring It's work to the attention of de-
partment clerks and other employees of the
government who lead indoorsand sedentary
lives. Through lack of knowledge upon this
subject many of the employees allow the
tubercle bacillus to do its most advanced
and deadly work before attention is direct
ed to the matter and curative treatment
commenced.
The committee of citizens active in stamp
ing out consumption say they are not ad
vertising the work with the thought of
financial return-only about three patients
in 100 thus far treated at this dispensary
have been able to. pay in return for treat
ment receeived-they desire merely to let
tn people of Washington understand that
there is a place where an exact diagnosis
for consumption may be received, and a
company of workers who will do every
thing in its power to aid the consumptive
and limit the spread of this most disastrous
of diseases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-14
STONE FOR MUNICIPAL HOME.
Commission to Meet Senn to Make
Selection

The District building commission. consist
ing OF the three Commissioners and Secre-
tary Shaw, will hold an informal meeting
Thursday morning at II o'clock, when the
question of the selection of stone for the
new municipal building will be discussed
and preliminary steps viii probably be taken
toward deciding upon the stone to be used
in the structure. The selection of stone has
been deferred for several months. owing to
the necessity for action on the part of Con-
gress relative to the increase of $1,000 in
the total cost of the building. but the COM
mission now desires to prosecute the work
with as much promptness as possible.
Colonel Biddle, Engineer Commissioner,
today received a letter from Frank NJ.
Tucker of Warren Plains, N. c., inclosing a
sample of white granite about the size of
a mans thumb which was taken from a
granite quarry which the writer says he
owns near Warren Plains.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-14
Social Clubs Military Ball.

Company E Social Club of the I'd Bat
talon of United States Engineers, located
at the Washington barracks, has arranged
to give military bail, the last of the
winter series, tonight at National Rifles
Armory Since their sojourn in Washing
ton the soldier boys have been quite prom
inent in social circles. and each entertain
ment which they have given has been mark
ed with much enthusiasm and success.
Following is the committee in charge of
tonights program: Frank Mininger, pres-
dent and treasurer; Edward Lutz, secretary;
William NJ. Kelley, John Birmingham, John
G. Qugley, John T. Murphy and Frank G..
Campbell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-14
OPPOSED EXODUS THEORY.
Baptist Lyceum Discusses DR.. Rabbits
Proposition.

A statement recently made by Rev. Dr.
Dean Richmond Babbitt in this city to the
effect that "the negro should voluntarily
leave the south was opposed Sunday even
ing at the regular meeting of the Second
Baptist Church Lyceum. There was lively
argument for and against the proposition
before the final decision was reached The
debaters on the affirmative were Messrs.
Rhea and Williamson and on the negative
Messrs. Matthews Wilson, Davenport and
Smith.
Travis Glascoe, in the general discussion
which followed the regular debate, said that
if DR.. Rabbit and other northern friends of
the negro would visit the south and not
take the statements of pretentious leaders,
who have Interior motives in view they
would see why the negro should not leave
the south.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-14
v. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, 612 9th S
Tent of Rechabites Meets.

'Unswerving honesty beats a cut pric
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-14
Potatoes (Fancy Stock), SAC. Bu.,

15c PIX lbs Primes. 25c.; lbs. Large
Prunes 25c.; 3 lbs Largest Prunes, 25c.
Seeded Raisins, 71ac.; Figs. &c.. Sweet Cider,
19c. gal; Pound and Fruit Cake, 121sc.; Fig
Bars, 1Oc.; 5-lb. boxes FIR. Candy, 45c.;
Large Lemons 12c. doZ.; Matches, 10c. doz.
Forest City Soap, 20c doz.; Apples, soc pix
Pickles, Sc. doz.; 8 Jelycon, 25c.; lbs.
Starch 25c.; cans Tomatoes, 25c.: Para
gon Corn, 25c.; A Sweet Meadow Corn, 30c
3 Sifted Peas, Csc; Extra Sifted, 1Oc.; Will
bur's Chocolate, 16c.; Nelson's, lac; VIII
bur's Cocoa, 20c.; Nelson's, lie; e. B. COT
fee, 15c; 25c pkge. Oats, with china, 19c
Extra Heavy Broom, 25c.; Rice, 31ac
Hams, HE; Macaroni 514c.; Large Catsup.
TIC; jar Mustard, 715c. ]. T. D. Pyles' Z
stores, including 94S La. ave. mhl3-5t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-03-14
INVESTIGATION ORDERED.
Behring'S to Determine if Railway Tun'
mel is Endangering Traffic.

Behring'S over the LIST street tunnel which
is in course of construction will be made
shortly by employees of the District engineer
department to ascertain if the earth above
the tunnel has settled to such a degree as
to make traffic over the pavement haz-
ardous. The officials of the engineer de-
partment have expected that the sidewalks
and some of the pavement would probably
be damaged by reason of the excavations
for the tunnel, but it was not thought the
trouble would be occasioned so soon.
The depression in the pavement caused by
the excavations has called the attention Of
the officials to the necessity of looking into
the matter to ascertain the probable extent
of the damage that may be caused by rea-
son of the tunnel work.