Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-26

ONE ON MARCH.-Dr. Harry March, re.
membered as former dramatic critic OF
Washington, Is now a man of double hon.
ors. Officially he is the coroner of dis
trict with the suggestive name of STARK
county, where undertakers as well as cor.
oners should thrive. 1t Is veraciously told
of DR.. March that in the discharge Of his
who, because the much-bruised wife had
fed and the heater was out Of an occupa-
ton. in disengaged moment committed
suicide.
oner March as he discharged his coronia
duties. TITS well the earth Is rid of the
cur"
At which the corpse sat Up, looked re-
proachfully at the official hnd observed
about me that way"
The other half Of his dual personality is
employed in the direction OF two stock com.
panies. One of these. the Americans, re-
Gently played East Liverpool. Treasurer
Bippus of the Ceramic Theater smothered
a yawn as a woman with tickets in her eye
approached his window.
What Is the play Friday EVENING"" she
inquired
1.-The Unwritten Law"
'oh. is Harry Thaw with the company?''
BELAsco GETS CHARLOTTE WALK
ER.-It was announced at the Belasco Of
fees in New York the other day that Char
lotte Walker would pass under Belasco's
management next season.
AS is we'll known to Washington theater-
goers, Miss Walker is promising young
actress, on whom the American dramatist-
manager has had his eye for some time
Miss Walker possesses great personal
charm of manner, and in Belasco's hands
Is likely to develop into an. actress Of de-
cided power for she is young flexible and
fpf, tive "a xUfll ma kQ hal lint, ,6ov
her new manager as the leading lady in a
play which Mr.. Belasco will produce after
| the present run Of The Rose of the
Rancho" with Miss Frances Starr at the
Belasco Theater Is ended next winter and
the California drama Is taken on tour
The nature of the play has not been indi-
! Gated. notwithstanding contrary reports.
FRoTHINGHAM MAY STAY LONGER
From present accounts it now looks a.
though George rockingham, for years the
| leading comedian with the Bostonians
| would remain in Washington for longer
period than originally planned In answer
to a question concerning the length CT his
stay here this summer, the old fun-maker
looking the picture of health and content.
ment. smiled as he replied:
Would l like to stay? Well, II I fell
much better couldn't stand it. SO that's 9
pretty good reason for wanting to stay in
Washington all summer. I will be here for
Robin Hood The Serenade,' and possibly
will decide to remain for The Mikado and
'Pinafore.' II"
Whether Mr.. rockingham stays for a
longer period than the first two weeks OF
the season at the National, his visit at this
time will be thoroughly appreciated by his
friends here. all Of whom will wish him
many happy returns Of his two thousand
and hftieth performance of Robin Hood. -
which takes place tomorrow night
A STATEMENT FROM CHAsE-Polite
vaudeville completes next Saturday night
the ninth degree of its ascendancy in the
| sphere Of popular-price amusements With
the Anal fall Of the drop curtain the thea.
ter will at once undergo It's annual period
Of rejuvenation. 1t will emerge next au
| tumn from the hands of painters, decora
tors, frescoers and Publishers In enhanced
and attractive attire In readiness for an
| other season of appreciated diversions
| Foreglimpses of the Immediate future o.
polite vaudeville at Chase's are Contained II
MIR. Chase's annual closing announcement
| az follows:
lt'Mr. Chase believes that an apology and
| explanation are due for the seemingly earl,
closing of the theater. The season opened
to standing room. played to standing room
and Is closing to standing room. The suppl,
of good vaudeville acts u limited and it i