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Academy.

Checkers" will be the attraction at the
Academy this week. The play is called
character comedy which 5 a way OF
saying that it Is neither a society play
nor a problem drama. The hero is named
Campbell but nobody ever calls him that
He is Checkers from the moment he
appears in the rotunda of Hot Springs
Hotel I'm act one, till the last act curtain
leaves him with his sweetheart In his
arms. He is gentleman sport, spend ng
his money as he chooses. till he meets
Pert" Barlow and hears her beg Arthur
Kendall. the dissipated son of the rich
GAINESVILLE merchant, to come home. In
cidentally, he finds out how a sport looks
! to a girl like Pert, and turns his back on
his old life.
The second act finds him in Clarksville.
clerking in the Kendall store and adoring
Pert without hope. In dainty love scene
he finds out that Pert cares for him, but
her father sends him away, refusing con-
sent to his suit till Checkers can show
SIS, 600 earned in a year. What Checkers
does to get the money and what he does
with the money when he gets it make up
two more acts of unfiagging interest.
James A. Gleason will be seen as
Checkers" and Dave Braham, jr.. will
again play Push Miller" the race track
tout, a part with which he has been iden-
titled for the entire period Of Checkers !"
career. Others in the company are VIII
liam T. Clark, LAURA Oakman, a Wash
ington girl: George Merritt, Pauline Eber-
hard and Florence Heston.
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Columbia.

At the Columbia tomorrow evening the
first performance of Mr.. Henry B. Har-
ris' new musical play, "A Skylark," VIII
take place. Mr.. Harris conspicuous
standing as a producer Of dramatic at
fractions leads to the belief that he will
offer something especially appealing In
his first venture into the musical field.
The book and lyrics of "A skylark" are
by William Harris, Jr., and the music
was composed by Frank G. Dessert.
The piece is in two acts and three
scenes and the story is one Of such fanci-
full possibilities that 1t admits Of very
elaborate treatment in the matter of
scenery and general investiture. In the
conception and development Of this plot
the author carries his characters over
wide field. The first act shows the
embarkation Of party of tourists from
New York, their destination being
Europe. While at sea. during storm.
Neptune rises from the waves and an
nounces himself a messenger from Jupi-
ter. He invits all on board to Olympus.
where, in the Garden of the Gods. they
are to meet the various creatures of
mythology. The second act discloses
the Pantheon. where Jupiter, surrounded
by his cohorts, meets these mere mortals.
From this situation arises series OF
complications which have furnished the
author excellent material for some re-
freshing comedy. It also allows him to
Intervene several sentimental compli-
cations.
Mr.. Harris has provided a very large
company and a cast of great promise.
The list Of principals includes May de
Sousa, John Slavin, Clarice Vance, Eddie
CARVE, Frank Belcher, Anna Boyd. Grace
King, Harrison Brockbank, Harry Fair
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Wullner Recital.

Dr. Ludwig Wullner, the German leider
singer will give his only recital in this
city tomorrow afternoon. March IA. at
$50 o'clock at the Columbia Theater. DIR.
Wullner is an exponent of dassic songs
He brings to the Imagination of each lis
tener a picture of that which to him the
song typifies. He will sing by request
Schube.t's tErl King and Schumann's
Two Grenadiers."
In addition to these two songs. his pro-
gram will include 'Nachtstuck" (Mayrho-
fer, Der KreuzZug'' Ieitner). Grippe
aus dem Tartarus" (SchiIler,. Prone
theus' Goethe). "Liebesbotschaft' Reli-
stab and 'Das Lieb i'm Grunen" CReiD.
by request (Schubert): Klein Haus.
keine Heimat" Gaaml and "MinnelieS'
by request. and "Fruhlingsnacht" (Eich-
endorf) (schumanD; "AnakTeons Grab
(Goethe). "Das Standchen"' (Eichendort).
Der Freund" ElchendorD. Lied vom
Winde'' (Morikel and Der Fenerreiter
(Nforike) hugo Woln); ''Drei Wanderer
(Busse-H. Hermann); Elm Webb q cine.
Chr. Singing. by request: "Sehnsuohf
Giliencron and "Heimliche Aufordo-
rung" CMackay) Orchard Strauss).
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age of twentyfour years. Then he
started III to retrieve himself and began
period of achievement startling in one
who hitherto had made only pleasure a
| study. He wrote play after play, each
being successf and in the eight years
that he has been engaged in this work
nearly ten hits stand to his name. His
first play was written In 1901, and was
gave the stage lie Detour," and follow
ed In 1903 with 'Jouiou': 1904 the Der
CALL" 1905 La Griffe.' 1906 lie Rattle
and La Velour, 1907 Samson and
zoos Israel" He also collaborated with
Pierre Weber on .Frere Jacques" The
last three of his plays have been re-
peatediy seen in England and America
and now La Rattle is being presented
under the title "Baccarat."
1t is estimated that Bernstein's royal
ties from this country alone will have
amounted to over s2jO0o0 by the end of
this season. Added to this are the vast
sums he has received for royalties in
France. Belgium Russia. Germany, Italy
have given him grand total of at
least a million dollars in payments for
the rights to present his plays.
And with these great incomes Bern
stein is said to live like a prince In a
grand house in Paris, on the Boule
varde Haussmann, where he keeps
retinue of servants and grand equip
ment. Now. at thirty-five, he Is hand
some, distinguished and attracts atten-
ton wherever he is seen. He brushes
his black hair smoothly down and is al
ways perfectly groomed, yet is not
dandy or fop. In his speech there is
none of the languor or drawl of the ex-
quisite His step is that of one whose
muscles are kept in perfect condition In
the gymna stun, where he spends a part
of every day.
GUARDING THE EDUCATED MON
KEY.-Peter. 1.-The monkey with the hui
man BRAIN at Chase's this week. has add
ed a bodyguard or private secret service
operative to his encourage" to borrow
a word from the novelists. The richest
baby in the world is not more carefully
guarded than this wonderful little jun
gle native, who only brief span of
years ago was lured from a tree bough
by his present educator and friend, Mr..
James McArdle. anthropologist and sim
ian specialist
The fact is so much has been said and
written about Peter and many scien-
fists have offered TO buy the little near
man for clinical study that his foster
daddy, McArdle, fears an attempt may be
made to kidnap or abduct him for ex-
perimental purposes.
Worse Yet. there is an actual danger
always present. as shown at Hartford.
Conn. recently, where an effort was
made to poison Peter by some miscreant
who sent him box of chocolates. OF
which he is very fond. Every other con-
lection in the box was filed with enough
arsenic TO have killed five chimpanzees
like Peter. Then, again. Peter is fond
of appearing in public, and IL he had his
way would be mixing" with the crowd
all the time. Hence lie has to be pro-
tected against those persons who are so
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Washington Saengerbund.

The second public concert this season
OF the Washington Saengerbund will take
place at the National Theater Sunday
evening. March 20. The organization will
be assisted by Miss Ormond. mezSo-
soprano. of Boston; MIR. Arturo Tibaidi.
the violin virtuoso Of London, England.
and orchestra of thirty-five musicians.
Miss Lila Ormond was born In Boston
and received her first musical instruction
in her native city. Later on she studied
under some of the most famous vocal
teachers. and has sung with the Boston
Symphony Orchestra and the London
Symphony Orchestra.
Tibaidi, professionally known as Arturo
Tibaldi. Is the son Of Col. and Lady Adeia
Larking, nephew OF the Earl Of Lis
towel and first cousin OF the Earl OF Var
borough. Tibaldi studied first in Flor
ence under Prof Faint. then later In Lon
don with August W1lhelmi and also in
Prague with Sevcick. He has played with
great success before several owned
heads In Europe. The entire concert win
be under ths direction Of MIR. Henry
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anxious to win his favor that they would
foolishly and unconsciously subject him
to all sorts of ills from overindulgence
in candy. nuts cigars. cigarettes and
other Joys of life" for which Peter mas
all a mans fondneSS.
ATHLETES IN "CHECKERS."--Th
the manly art has suffered no re-
lapse in popular fancy is evidenced by the
almost daily gymnasium practice among
the members of the Checkers company.
Dave Braham, jr. the only and original
Push Miller of that racing drama, en-
joys the distinction of having been the
champion 1O5-pound boxer OF the Polo
Athletic Club in New York, which title
he held for two years. While boxing in
New York he was popularity known as
Kid Braham. James A. Gleason, who
plays the title role this season. halls from
California and Is a member of the famous
Olympic Athletic Club of San Francisco,
which turned out such athletes as sam
Berger, Al Kaufman. frankie Neil,
Jimmy Brett and many others
Gleason, at one time previous to his
theatrical debut, thought quite seriously
Of taking up the prize ring as a profess
ton on the coast as an amateur boxer In
the 122-pound class. Joe Minturn Is an
other member Of the Checkers COM
pany with an athletic record. Joe has
Johnson. the present heavyweight clam
pion. He has quite a class of ambitious
boys OF the company under his supervi-
sion. running. jumping. punching the bag,
Gparring and doing cross-country runs.
His particular pets are James A. Gleason
and Dave Braham. whom he keeps always
in condition by his clever handling Even
the ladies Of the company are beginning
to show an interest in Joe's gymnasium.
AN IMPRESARIOS VICISSITUDES-
Charming Ellery. who plunged boldly
from a drawing room life into the
maelstrom OF band management. has
had life whose story would fill as
many volumes as an old-fashioned
novel. Some of his former employees
are now his competitors, and his varT.
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'Baccarat" is said to be a play of strong
dramatic scenes and situations, vital with
the life and vigor for which the French
author is noted and strongly emotional.
II tells story of a woman who gives up
even her name that she may save the
man she loves from suicide.
While this man has lost his fortune and
funds of others in the gambling game
which gives "Baccarat" its title, he is not
aware that the woman who loves him Is
making such sacrifice. Typical of the
hazard of the game and that of fate It
self "Baccarat as play is symbolic OF
life. It's tense scenes, its delicate hand-
ling of a big theme and its pictures Of
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New LYceum.

The attraction this week at the New
Lyceum will be the Fay Foster Com
pany. Mr.. Grieves believes that in who
Owns the Baby?" he has q good show.
The burlesque title is suggestive OF hi
larious sport, for it concerns the careers
OF two men with sporty" tendencies who
endeavor to steal away from their wives
and set out on a merry lark.
Sam j. Adams will enlven things az
one Of the leading funmakers. and Billy
Chase, the boy with the marathon stride.
will contribute tumble of nonsense I'm
the form Of original parodies and songs.
Barry Thompson and Annie Carter will
be seen in the lineup. Martha Habeiman
will also be viewed, together with Harry
Kelley and Camille Gibson. Other IA
vorites to be seen include Florence
Hughes, Mary Grieves, the dainty Span
sh dancer; Hill and Alderman. tumbling
comedians; Nodine and Emery, the
Towner sisters, buck and wing experts,
and Armor and Satto.
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Won Unschuld Recital.

One Of the features OF the program
which Nine. Marie Won Unschuld WIN
present March 15 at the Arlington ball
room will be Schumann's Scenes from
Childhood in which she will paint tn
tone colors life In the nursery. There
will be three List compositions, which
will show her agile lingering. The open
ing number by the Won Unschuld Trio,
composed of Nine Won Unschuld, pianist !;
cellist. will be the RUbinstein piano
trio. B major. op. %. This will bring
out some beautiful ensemble work Of
the three instruments. as well as solo
passages Of the artists. Polonaise. Il
minor CMacDowelD, "Gavotte' (Gluck-
Brahms). "Marche Mignonne" (PoldinD.
and two Chopin numbers will round up
the program.
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Zululand.

e. n. Newman's concluding talk on
his African series will be heard In the
Columbia Theater this evening, the SUBJ
tect being 'Zululand" It deals with
the most powerful Of all the African
tribes, and probably the most pictu1-
esque. The customs of the Zulus arc
different from those of the other tribes,
and as a people they are greatly su-
perior. The English government aided
Mr.. Newman in getting up war dance,
and it is one of the most savage OF
all the tribal dances. Another inter
esting motion picture shows warriors
killing a bullock after 1t has been
thrown and it's neck broken, the bare
hands only being used. johannesburg.
Kimberley and Cape Town. modern
cities in every respect, are visited.
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Ellery's Band.

An international concert at popular
prices will be given at the New National
Theater tonight by Ellery's Band, the
program including tuneful and light music
from the pens of composers Of many ma
tons. One of the features of the per-
Torrance will be the saxophone quartet.
producing effects like those OF q pipe or
gan.
The program will include Spanish mill
tary march, Yradier; the overture to
'Tannhauser." Wagner: saxophone quar-
tets. Annie Laurie and the Last Rose
of Summer; sextet from Lucia" Doni-
zetti: the largo from Dyorak's symphony,
1.-The New World; the Jolly Fellows
Waltz Vollstedt. and q grand Fantasia
arranged from Carmen"
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MAR GAkEI BENnEr7
.NURL
the highest class of aristocratio French
/ lie "a Sfl ixataraafinR

the highest class of aristocratio French
life make 1t vastly interesting.
Nine. Marietta Oily was known as
the German Bernhardt" for several
most positions on the European stage.
When "Baccarat' had it's premier In Ber-
lin it was she who created the leading
role. When the play was secured for
the New York Irving Place Theater Ger
man company Nine. Oily was brought
here to play this role as the guest-star.
1t was received by even those who did
not speak German with the strongest ia
vor and attracted widespread attention
in New York.
The Shuberts secured the American
rights to the play and entered into a con-
tract with Nine. DIV to study English
and remain in this country. She is said
to have mastered our tongue perfectly
and to speak English with only a trace
of foreign accent. The cast will include
Thurlow Bergen, John Emerson, Albert
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Casino Sunday Concerts.

At the continuous concerts at the Casino
today and this evening. beginning at
2 o'clock, Bosanquet, the vioiinist, Will
introduce his novel instruments, the
Bosanquetphones.
Miss Madeline Burdette. soprano: Mn5s
Florence Ellwood in catchy songs; Gary
Owen, Duffy, SawteIle and Duffy; Claude
Golden and the usual large program OF
Casino pictures are on the list of which
Chris Trainor with illustrated songs Will
he a Special feature.
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by johnnie J. Hughes, will present the
terpsichorean fantasy, THE Posters
Dream The Arlington Four will be
heard in vocal selections. Ed Flanagan
and Nicely Edwards will appear In ION
and On Emma Partridge. the prima
The Visocchi brothers, European or
ganetti virtuosi, and the vitagraph views.
Digging the Panama Canal are the
concluding novelties
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Academy Concert.

The program for the Sunday concert At
the Academy tonight will include the
National City Quartet. George Heimuth
in several vocal selections, accompanied
by Johnny Salb: Russell Tyler. trick ban
joist; Charles Young. vocalist. and an
Unusually fine array of motion pictures.
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ing fortunes have found him at one
time in the Waldorf-Astoria, and at an
other in hut propped up on piles of
loose stones at the four corners. He
has had eight different directors in
eleven years. He has been uncom-
as opposed to the personal factor in art
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this week will be Fred Irwin's big
show, under the personal supervision of
Mr.. Fred Irwin. THE Face That Wins"
is the title of the vehicle employed to ex-
plot the talents Of the comedians. The
oio consists of the Coccia and Amato
big troupe of Apache dancers a company
by itself: Campbell and Bennett, in high
class travesty; the Watson Sisters and
the Imperial Octet, the biggest dancing
act ever presented. followed by Pierce and
Maize, the Australian team.
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Arcade and Midway.

The new ballroom at the Arcade, 18th
street and Park road will be open every
night in the week at $50 o'clock. On all
nights but Wednesday and Saturday the
admission will be IS cents for each person
Wednesday night will be set apart each
week for formal balls, which will be ex-
cIusively full dress affairs and to which
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leigh. Hazel Cox and others. Ben Teal
staged the production.
Chase's.

Chase's this week will offer a return
engagement of Peter, the monkey with
the human BRAIN" The added attrac-
ton will be James Young, with his own
company. In Rida Johnson Young's far
cical comedy, Wanted, a Sister," Ade-
Iaida and her four Poster Grls. assisted
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Gran, Melville Stewart, Franklin Hur-
leigh. Willis Martin, Donah Benrimo,
Caroline Harris. Rosalyn Mundell and
Malvina Longfellow.
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Hubert Henry Davies, at the National

Theater this week.
Hubert Henry Davies is an English
author OF standing, probably best re-
membered in this country for his Cousin
Kate" in which Miss Ethel Barrymore
appeared The Mollusc" is smart
comedy with a keen satirical vein and
pungent with clever dialogue and care
fully conceived situations. The scenes
of THE Mollusc" are laid at the coun-
try home OF the Baxters, in England.
Mrs. Baxter is opposed to doing anything
that has any semblance to activity. She
Is the mollusc, who keeps all the serv-
ants all the members OF the family and
any visitors who might happen to be at
hand in constant attendance upon her.
There is pretty governess In the
family. Mr.. Baxter, deprived of the COM
partnership of his wife, finds it necessary
to take his walks, his talks and his chess
with the governess, which arrangement
suits Mrs. Baxter perfectly, as 1t re-
lieves her Of any responsibility toward
her husband.
Mrs. Bakers brother arrives from Col
orado. He falls in love with the COVER
ness, and at the same time he under
takes to cure his sister of her imaginary
indispositions-for she has many Of them.
He succeeds but poorly In this until he
contrfves to make her Jealous OF the
governess This arouses her activity,
brings about her cure, and. at the same
time, wins the hand of the pretty young
woman for her brother.
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Coming Attractions.
New National.

Charles Frohman will present Sir
Charles Wyndham and his London COM
pany in The Mollusc,' a comedy by
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Casino.


is THE Marvellous Alithia.'' offering an
act of mysticism. The Jules Levy Fam
lily, wife, son and daughter of the late
Jules Levy. the world-famed cornetist,
will be heard in musical selections. The
three Venetian Street Singers are billed
as charact eristic vocalists and pleasing
instrunlentalsts with picturesque per-
sonalities. Rutan and his juvenile song
birds will provide a noteworthy number.
Mae Belle Shelter & Co. viii have a
typica, southern, sketch, entitled "A Girl
from Maryland The Daley Brothers
will be seen In head-to-head diving and
balancing. Mile. Isabella Peyrani has
her troupe of trained dogs and doves
William Rowe is billed for a novelty
and pedestal dancing. Chris Trainor will
render selections from the lateSt in illus
trated songs. New picture plays will be
shown. The Casino bills of each week
comprise two complete programs, the
bill of Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
afternoons becoming the night bill for
the remainder of the week.
Majestic.
Manager Weston of the Majestic
Theater promises another exceptional
program for this week. The featured
vaudeville includes the extra attraction
Maurice Hoffman and Company in two
dramatic sketches. Monday. Tuesday
and Wednesday ship Alloy; Thurs
day, Friday and Saturday Sorrows o.
Satan Palmer and Humphrey will
appear in the '.Soubrette and the Stu
comedy singing, and Jane CARING will
display her talents as a character come
dienne The Majestograph concludes the
performance with new pictures.
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Belasco.

The Messrs. Shubert will present for
the first time here at the Belasco The
alter this week Henri Bernstein's BAG
CARAT with Nine. Marietta Oily and a
notable American cast. 1t has been but
few weeks since the Shuberts secured
the American rights. and 1t Is announced
that "Baccarat'' will go to Days The
ater, New York. for lengthy run i'm
mediately following the Washington en-
gagement.
Henri Bernstein has within a few years
had three successes presented here, name
~. The Thief" 'iSamson" and 'Israsl.'
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Auditorium,

The change Is made daily for the mo
ton picture part of the evenings enter
tainment at the New Masonic Auditori-
UNI. The time of the performances also
remains the same-two shows OF an
hour and a half each every night. The
wide range Of picture films includes Pic
torial dramas. comedy scenes. travel
views and photogra phic reproductions OF
events OF timely interest and Importance.
In conjunction with the pictures Illus
trated songs and several refined vaude-
Vile acts are presented during each en-
tertafnment.
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GaYetY.

The attraction at the Gayety Theate,
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the admission will be 20 cents a couple
Saturday evening will be divided each
week into two SESSIONS to ca n of which
the admission will be Is cents for each
person. The best Of dance music espe-
cially selected for each evening will be
furnished by the Arcade Orchestra
Under the same roof is the Midway,
where there is a laugh a second.
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MADE A MILLION WRITING PLAYS.
To squander an inheritance in few
years and then to retrieve the time OF
reckless spending with a splendid rec
ord OF accomplishment Is an epitome OF
the career of Henri Bernstein. whose
"Baccarat' Is now adding to the luster
of his reputation In this country. already
bright with the success OF THE Thief"
Israel and other plays seen on this
side of the water. A veritabie Prince
Fortunatus Is Bernstein. and one OF the
most interesting, as well as unique, of
modern men of letters. With him writing
has paid, and paid immensely, too, for 1t
is said he has a million dollars to show
for eight years of success In his work
and youth and enthusiasm to carry him
through many more years Of record and
accomplishment Americans have seen
his plays and liked them. Not much is
known Of the personal side of the young
F'renchman on this side OF the water
yet i'm his own Paris and In London he
is one OF the prominent figures
Henri Bernstein was born In France
and is a typical Partisan. AS youth
he inherited a fortune and proceeded to
spend it all before he had reached the