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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
peter Pam

The vagabonds. the new stock COM
pany at the Belasco Theater. will open
the summer season Monday night with an
elaborate production of Peter Pan" one
of Maude Adams most popular successes.
Both in England and America Peter
Pan" is conceded to be one of the most
delightful creations of its whimsical
author. j. NJ. Barrie. It is fairy play
written from the viewpoint of child,
and tells in a charming way the adven-
lures of Peter Pan. captain of the little
lost boys. his search for a mother and
his final victory over the bloodthirsty
pirates headed by the terrible Capt. Hook
Mrs. Hopkins. formerly Violet Vivian.
VIII have the part of Peter Pan, and
those who saw her last summer as
Oberon in "A Midsummer Night 9
Dream. with the Ben Greet Company.
will realize her peculiar fitness for the
role Florence Huntington will be Mrs
Darling. Charles Hopkins Capt Hook
and Fuller Mellish will appear as Since
Juliette and Margaret Shelby and num-
per or local children have been engaged
for the children's parts. The children
chorus will be drilled by Suzanne Oldberg
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
National.

For their fourth week at the New Ma
uonal Theater. beginning Monday night,
the Aborn English Granu Opera Com
pany announces one of the most i'm
portant events Of its season in this or
any other city, first production in
English of Massenet's famous opera
fha1s. The book recently was translated
Tor the exclusive use of the .Aborns. "Thais'
mas already been presented to crowded
auo1ences In Boston, Brooklyn Phila-
oelph1a and Baltimore. The same cast
ana the complete production with which
IL won approval in those cities will be
brought to the New National for the
coming week. Carlo Nicosia, who con-
Quoted this opera for Hammerstein, with
Mary Garden in the title role has d.
rected its musical preparation for Messrs
Aborn and Charles H. Jones has directed
the staging. while Caesar Sodero will con-
duct at all eight performances.
ThlS MasSenet masterpiece will be
given during the coming week with an
entirely new array of talent in the cast
All the artists have already shown ability
in their roles. Lois Ewell will have the
title part at four of the performances,
while Edith Helena will have the same
role at the other presentations. Louis
kreidler and Giuseppe Picco will divide
the week in the baritone role of
Athanael. Mischa Ference will have the
tenor role of Nicias at all performances
Ella W1seman. contralto, will be the AL
bine' Morton Herodas. basso, will be the
Palemon. Nenise Morris is cast for Gro
by1e; Zoe Fulton for Myrtale. and Van
cleft Cooper for the man servant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
Casino Vaudeville.

Among the acts booked for the Casino
Theater next week will be the Silver
troupe. aerial gymnasts. who offer some
thing entirely new in thrills; Mile Krimi-
saki. whirlwind dancer. a recent Russian
importation; Tippo. the sarcastic Jug
gler and acrobat: Frank Latimore and
Dorothy Carlton. in comedy sketch |;
IoIini sisters, italian singers, dancers and
tambourine players: Mason and Stuart,
knockabout comedians: Tramp Blake
monologist. and a headline feature which
will be announced later The motion
picture plays will be changed as usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
ADJUSTMENTS
Samolof as Lohengrin.

'Lohengrin'' was again sung at the
New National Theater last evening, with
Leonid Samoloff in the title role; Jane
Abercrombie, as Elsa. and Miss Marie
Louise Rogers in the role of Ortrud. The
performance was smooth and delightful
Mr.. Samoloff, who was heard in Wash
inston last February with The Maestro's
Masterpiece" was In excellent voice. and
presented an ideal Knight of the Holy
Grail. To Miss Abercrombie, too. is due
no small portion of the credit for the ex-
cellent presentation of Wagners great
opera. Miss Rogers was especially eff
fective as Ortrud AS on Monday evening,
the minor roles were well sung and both
orchestra and chorus were fully up to the
standard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
"Follies of New York and Paris"

New York and Paris are proba ably not
as gay. glittering and gorgeous as they
are painted in the "Follies OF New York
and Paris" Hurtig & Seamon's latest
offering at the Gayety next week The
new burlesque. il is said. endeavors to
portray the gay night life of the big
cities. Joe Hurtig has provided for it
songs, dances. comedy and an attrac-
tive chorus
Henry p. Nelson plays the Weber" to
Harry Woods Fields In the support
ing company are Jennie Austin Ada
Ayers. Nell Capron. Bert Capman and
Murray Belmont.
The "Follies' scenes are laid In the
Grand Hotel. exterior and interior of
the Moulin Rouge. Paris, and on a mil
lionaire's estate near Larchmont, n. Y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
Glen Echo Park to Open.

When the finishing touches to the ex-
tensive improvements now under way
have been made Glen Echo Park will pre-
sent an attractive appearance to local
amusement seekers at its formal opening
for the season the afternoon Of Saturday,
May 81. BY the addition OF seve al new
amusement devices. none of which has
ever been exhibited in this vicinity be-
fore. the number of features at Glen Echo
Park this season will total nifty. An
ornate new dancing pavilion with over
10000 square feet of polished maple floor
area has been supplied. as we'll as a new
marine toboggan. restaurant and cafe,
and a new midway, in which ten fun
making devices have been installed.
For the first time in its history admis-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
Closing Days at Chase's.

The closing days this week of Chase's
polite vaudeville season are being mark
ed by unusually large and merry crowds
Sam Mann and company, in THE New
Leader" and Josie Heather, the English
lyric comedienne. especially have made
telling hits. Other excellent numbers in
clude Homer Miles, Helen Ray and COM
pany in "On a Side Street; Percy
Waram and his London players, in The
Boatswains Mate. the Reed Brothers.
athletes: Weston. Fields and Carroll, in
comic song hits: Dixon and Dixon, mu-
steal grotesques. and "Winsor Mckay.
cartoonist." by the daylight motion pic
lures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

Ten Nights in a Barroom'' will he the
offering of the O'Connor-Rowe Stock Com
pany at the Majestic Theater next week.
Though the play Is an old ono. it IS still
an appealing one. with its moral devel-
oped through pathos and comedy to q
thrilling climax. 1t ought to prove q
strong drawing card throughout the en-
tire week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
"A Woman's WAY"

Despite the temptation to extend for
another week the run of The Girl of
the Golden West" by reason of the I'M
precedented business. the Columbia Play
ers will not vary the usual practice of
the company of producing a new play
each week. and Monday evening next
"A Woman's Way" will be presented
"A Woman's Way" is a delightful COM
edy in three acts by Thompson Buchan-
an, memorable as being a play with
which Grace George made one of her
most successful starring tours. While
dealing with the divorce question, it does
so in an original manner. with no sug-
gestion OF offense, while many find de-
light in its brilliant comedy. The play
affords exceptional opportunities for the
display of handsome gowns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
Doubled His Fortune.

Duryea was the son of millionaire
starch manufacturer. and at his father 8
death inherited a fortune estimated at a
little more than S1,0oO,OO. During the
twelve years of his illness. it is said, for
tunate investments doubled this sum.
Only about 100000 In other requests is
to come from the estate.
One of the largest of these is the Mas
sau Hospital. which receives 5000 at
once and upon the death of Mrs. Eva
Thalberg, a sister of Mr.. Duryea, ii is
to be given $4,000 out of his father
estate. as Walter had the distribution OF
that sum.
Other requests are: Pratt institute of
4Brooklyn, $4,000; Roosevelt Hospital,
$4,000. the latter as a memorial to the
donors. father and mother; Children s
Home at Mineola. $1,000: Society for
Friendess Women and Children. $1,000:
former nurse, 5000; a former govern
ess, 500; Louis Connall, a butler, $1,000:
James f. Sadler, a houseman employed
by Duryea. $1,000; a valet, $500, cook,
$500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
NURSE GETS $1,5OO,0OO
BY WILL Of DURYEA
Fortune for Girl Who Had Re-
fused to Wed Millionaire
With Broken Neck.

NEW YORK, May 17.-By the will of
Walter E. Duryea. the crippled athlete
and broker, filed yesterday, the bulk of
his fortune, estimated at 5000, 900, goes
to Miss Eleanor Peregrine. a nurse who
acted as his housekeeper the last twelve
years of his life.
She is given $4,000 outright. $4,000 in
trust. a house in Montclair. n. J.. and
the residence fthe estate after certain
legacies have been paid. Her total share
is believed to be worth 81. 100000
The young woman was called to attend
Duryea as a trained nurse Immediately
after he broke his neck by a dive into
shallow water at Oyster Bay in the sum-
mer of 1899.
From then until the end came in his
beautiful home at Montclair last Fri
day night she was his nurse, secretary.
confdant and friend. Those vino knew
him say that for years he had wanted TO
marry her. but that she had steadfastly
refused. because she did not believe it
would be morally right.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
SHANNON & LUCHS.
BlOOmingdale Bargain

Owner. having left city. will sac
rifica his comfortable modern g.
room home. The house has been
kept in very fine repair and nu-
merous extra features have been
installed at some expense. VIII sell
far below cost. It's a snap at
So 500
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
Majestic.

sion to Glen Echo Park will be free this
season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
On Rhode Island Ave.

An exceptionally good house in
the prettiest block on Rhode Island
avenue, near LIST street. Built by
one of the best builders in the city.
Contains Z rooms and tiled bath.
Nearly new and in absolutely per-
feet condition. Owner building
larger home. will sell at a very low
price. Cheap at $500.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
"Honors Even" Concluded.

Rudyard kiplings English Raging tale.
"Honors Even" GENES to It's last half in
the next issue of our Sunday Magazine.
OF course all our subscribers have al
ready read the first installment and will
need no persuasion to finish il. Those
who didn't had better buy or beg 1t right
away, so they will not miss this latest
achievement Of the writer whom many
consider the worlds master story teller.
II you want work read the want col
vmnS OF The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

ANNA b. JOHNSON. 1914 18TH NV LAIA
OF New York-Masnetic alcohol de, elopivg and
reducing treatment: patients trested at thetr
eome1: app0ntments by phone. North 1895
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

Mr. pAOCD, THE WELL KNOWN PALMIST.
HIS reading of your hand gives you such val.
bile advice that might save Yen serious mis-
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

Do NOT PRINT FOR CUSTOMERS FIRST
order only. but try to please him 50 well that
he will come hack 10 again and again.
FRANC. E. SHERRY, 518 10th St. just be-
low +.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17

Let us handle your next
half-tone job of printing.
Well do it right.
Rufus H. Darby Printing Co.
oo5-oo7-ooo E St. NV.
Phone Main 1919.
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1t is very seldom that good
home in this locality is offered at
a bargain price. We have q fine
bay-window brick house of Z rooms
and tiled bath, with hot-water
heat, for 81 $50. Trimmed through
out in hardwood. Handsomely dec
Grated and in first-cless condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-17
SHANNON & LUCHS.
Corner On Heights.

A beautiful corner near 14th St
Faces south and east. Nearly new
Groom bay-window brick. Oak
trim throughout Oak floors on first
floor. Laundry. servants room,
toilet. etc. in cellar. We consider
this one OF the best home values on
the Heights at $3.50
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-02-11

times. and said that ] ought to have an
operation. would not listen to that.
and when friend of my husband told
him about Lydia l.. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and what it had done
for his wife, i was willing TO take it.
Now ! look the picture of health and
feel like it, too. can do my own house,
work, hoe my garden, and milk COW.
i can entertain company and enjoy
them. l can visit when / choose, and
walk as far as any ordinary woman,
any day in the month. | wish ] could
talk toevery suiieringwomana ndgirl !"
Mrs. DEMA BETHUNE. Sikeston, Mo.
The most successful remedy in this
country for the cure of all forms of
female complaints is Lydia L. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound.
II is more widely and successfully
used than any other remedy. 1t has
cured thousands of women who have
been troubled with displacements, in
fammation. liberation, iibroid tumors,
irregularities. periodic pains, backache,
that bearing down feeling. indigestion.
and nervous prostration, after all other
means had failed. Why don't you try it |?
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-02-11

and successful experience.
This transportation physician Is
Thomas Il. Aiittcn. president of the
Chicago City Railway company, and
lie is being loaned to the Phlladel.
phians for good fat fee. Mr.. Mtten
performed what seemed TO be a mir
acle In his reorganization of the big
and demoralized Chicago system. fol-
lowing similar successes on more
modified scale In both Buffalo and
milwaukee,.
The Philadelphia Rapid Transit COM
pany. which operates all the surface.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-02-11

the book but as no theatrical manager
could be found who would agree thar
all the actors should lac PROGRESSING
Christians. and this broke OF negotia-
lions last year with 4 New York pro.
duclng house
So DR. sheldon did the dramatizing
himself. assisted by Professor +. H.
Lane of Washburn college. ~ pres
cnt the play Is intended for church
production entirely.
II is probable that the play as IL
stands nov would net be financial
success II produced in q thcator. but It
would require conparatiscA little
work 10 rcarrangc II to make Il high
~ Interesting production for those who
visit playhousas 20 study and who are
not particularly anxious 20 be amused
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-02-11

aud scientific. and he expects great
benefit from the lectures. though he
has no intention OF seeking degree.
But the important part Of Manucrs
post graduate educational course is to
commence when he finishes nj the uni
versities. He has planned tour Of
the world and intends visiting Aus
tralia. Africa. Canada. the United
States and the nations Of the orient,
with the idea Of carefully studying the
different forms Of government
Mrs. Belva \. lockwood. the woman
attorney of Washington who ran for
president In 1851 against Grover Cleve-
land. james G. Blaine ana benjamin
+. Butler, Is defendant IN n suit
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-02-11

Scott declared she would not be can
didatc for reelection and such. They
are minor issues, but may become of
Importance. since both candidates are
recognized members Of the o. =. G.
This Is the season of the year when
prosecuting attorneys the country over
are proudly pointing TO the records OF
Victories attained during their terms
of office. but ii is doubtful If any will
be found that will excel that of Ed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-02-11

for $4,000 dam
ages. the plaintiff
being James II.
Bracket Of Dalton.
Ga. and the charge
malicious arrest In
nm attempt to eX-
tort money. The
case Is attracting
much attention In
the national capt
tai. W here Mrs.
l. oc X W 90 = has
practiccd for many
years.
The litiga ton
.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-02-11

the descendants OF the eastern Chcro
kee Indians. Brackets family, II Is
stated. received something more than
$1,000 of this money. OF which Mrs.
Lockwood demanded 10 per cent This
demand was refused by Rrackctt on
the ground that he had not employed
the erstwhilc presidential asprnt To
handle the ease. When RiScscli re-
ceived the money Mrs. Lockwood had
him arrested on the charge OF larceny
after trust. When the ease was heard,
however, the charge against Brackett
was dismissed.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-02-11

Lean. her War
W ! c K. who is
working for her
reelection. an d
Mrs. villa m
Cummings Story.
leader of the OPP
sltion. who
nearly defeated
Mrs. Scott at the
last balloting ard
thinks she can do
II THIS time.
All are mem
bers of the Order
Of p. c.. which.
translated. means.
not president
z cral. bu I
proud gran,imoth-
er. or course
there are other
issues. such as
" beth or Mrs,
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-02-11

elevated and sub
way lines there. Is
the new patient. and
S10.000.O00 Is To be
spent In rehabilitat-
ing the entire sys-
tenn and making 1t
thoroughly modern.
The company con-
trolls about GOO
miles of tackagc.
ut politics an d
strikes, II is assert
ed. have greatly
weakened its pow
org T. r. StntpS.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-02-11

iions are agreed To
In fun. Yet that Is
the experience of
the Rev. Charles NJ.
Sheldon of Topeka,
Kan. known the
world over as the
author Of "ln His
steps and later
rs The clergyman
who handled the To
pcka leaily Capital
for one week "aS
Christ would have
run It"
The popularity of
lin His Steps" soon
led To- offers FOR the
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-02-11

for four or live days
at a time every
month, and SO weak
! could hardly walk.
] cramped aud had
backacIle and head
ache. and was so
nervous and weak
that ] dreaded to
see anyone or have
anyone move in the
room. The doctors
gave me medicine to
ease me at those
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-02-11
People of Note
Snapshots at Celebrities
Talked About

HE street car doc
tor of the United
States has recciv-
ed another hurry
call and will soon
he on his way TO
Philadelphia to in
icct business anti
toxin into the
Quaker City's sur
face transporta-
ton aud admins
ter reyivifyimg ton
les born of long
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-02-11
REST AND HEALTH 10 MOTHER AND CHILD.

Mas. WINsLow's SOOTHING SyRuP has been
used for over SIXTY WARS by MILLIONS Of
MOTHERS for their CHILDREN WHILE
TEETHING, with PERFECT SUCCESS. II
SOOTHES the CHILD. SOFTENS the GUMS,
ALI.AYS all PAIN CURES WIND collie. aud
il the best remedy for DIARRHusA. II Is alb.
soiutciy harmless he sure and ask for Mrs.
Winslow's Soothing syrup" and take no other
kind, twenty-five cents bottle.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-02-11

eIS. H. - Nlutcs-
bury. a leading Philadelphia banker
and harness horse enthusiast and
business associate of J. picrpont Nor
gan. was called upon to save the sys-
TEN from wreckage, and he immcdi.
ately consulted with Mr.. AIitten. and
the Sl0.0O0.000 expenditure was settled
upon.
Manuel. the deposcd king of Portu-
gal. while awaiting call to return TO
his throne intends getting a regal ed
ucation. The former king is confident
the Portuguese will call on him TO
again assume the reins of monarchy,
and he intends to thoroughly equip
himself against that time and 10 pre-
vent any further contretemps such as
the recent revolution.
As is known. Manuel has had resi-
dence rented for him at Richmond. near
London. and AZ soon as he Is settled
there IL Is his intention to attend lee
lures ut oxford university and other
English centcrs of learning. The boy
kings tastes are said to be literary
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-02-11
Good Coffee

We have recently stocked
with Mrs. Rorer's Coffee, and
we feel sure it will give entire
satisfaction. This Coffee is put
up in a patented triple seal non
aroma leaking package and is
guaranteed to retain its de-
lightful flavor. While never
retailing at more than SOC. a
pound we feel so sure that this
Coffee will please you that we
want to give YOU our own per-
sonal guarantee on it.
Other good grades of coffee
always kept in stock. Banquet
tea, fresh celery. fruits, coun-
try sausage and fresh pork.
D. C. Holloway
SNOW HILL.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-02-11
SEVEN
YEARSOF
MISERY
All Relieved by Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound.

SikestOn. Mo. - For seven years
suffered everything was in bed
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-02-11

win W. Sins. district attorney at Chit
cago for the department of justice Of
the federal government, lie can show
the books 20 prove that he has won
- per cent of the eases he has prose-
cuied in the last -four years. among
them being some OF more than nation
NJ reputation Nut onS that. but the
office has had the greatest period Of
activity in its history. so that proves
even more than the bare percentage
statement of Mr. Sims Office record
Especially during the last year have
notable eases been tried or instituted
Prominent Chicago packers. for in
stance. have been twice indicted. and
Investigations of the oleomargarine
frauds and the 80 called paving brick
trust have been made
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-02-11
In the LimeIight
Gossip of Persons In
the Dispatches

n BRAND new issue has appeared
"a in time for the annual elcc-
"A toral battle of the Daughters
of the American Revolution in
the Great American Baby The Skin
mish lines already thrown out by the
principal candidates Indicate that the
infant will play strong part. and
certainly no candidate who fails TO
show grandchildren has chance Of
becoming president general Of that
patriotic body this year.
At present the three foremost fig
urcs IN the society are Mrs. Matthew
r. Scott, president general. who de-
sires u second term: Mrs Donald Me.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1911-02-11

There are few playwriGhtS in all
probability who decline to sell their
wnrcs NJ ant price nnlees their comdl.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-11
Manv More Belts at SOC

The woman of tailored waist and
separate skirts must be well supplied
with belts IL her views are styhsh
yet economical she will need 10 look
over our line at SOC.
Elastic. leather and fancy belting
STYLES are here In the greatest posi-
bic assortment. There is something
10 match the black or blue skirt with
q flannel waist or 10 conform TO a
variation of style that one adapts.
The buckle on fastener effects are
very new and novel The butterfly
shape predominant, but many OF them
are finished with lily of the valley
floral effects. The buckles can be had
in an assortment of gun metal, git
or silver effects. Never had such a
snowing before. Never offered sucn
great values at SOC.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-11

been known 10 occur before. so the
story writer and the piaylet con-
cocter may both be quite gUiitiess OF
-intent-to steal the others brain child.
the better OF II In point of age. The
Beacon also gives the argument of an
original operetta called The quest. Z"
written by Miss Ruth Willoughby and
which was produced by the Euterpe
club of the school. with success. The
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-11-11

sue of THE Beacon" the Western
high school magazine, relates the ex-
act action, incidents and dialogue OF
a sketch presented In the Temple the
alter few months ago. The author
ship OF THE Hazard" is credited TO
l.. +. cattell. presumably student,
as the school magazine is supposed TO
be made mp wholly OF student con-
tributions.
Such strange literary freaks have