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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14
THE TIPPING EVIL.
The Effect of Our Lavishness in
Mexico.
From the MEXICAN Herald.

From the MEXICAN Herald.
The American people are often lavish
bestowers OF tips. and In Europe tourists
spelling servants and employees Of all
sorts by raising the amount Of tips be
yond all reason. to the disgust OF the
more careful travellers Of other nation
alities. Without any doubt. the level OF
tips has in this country, been raised by
tourists. who. finding their money nom-
nally doubled in the exchange think il
stingy to give small tips in hotels and
restaurants. to coach drivers. etc Twenty
years ago a waiter here thanked n man
FOR tip OF a real, or 12h cents and
his face was wreathed in smiles IL a
peseta. or - cents. was given him. An
ly limited his tip to medic or 6h
cents, which was cEeerfully accepted
And the same modest amount was hand
ed to coachman after q short trip.
Then silver fell. and exchange mount ed
incredibly. and the cheerful tourist came
along with full pockets. dispensing tips
Ia grand-ducal fashion, exciting the
amazement and cupidity OF the growing
host OF flptakers. who now look on a
very moderate tip with a certain con-
tempt. We have seen shoeblack.
whose fee Is 10 cents. exact as n tin a like
amount from n dIffident foreign customer.
No law will ever succeed in preventing
tipping abuses: the lavish and vain will
continue to spoil the greedy tippees; the
part OF servants Tho cost OF travel IL
considerably enhanced by the large tips
expected for trifiing persona services
and no reform is probable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14
National.

This week AT the New National The
alter a number of favortes of the Aborn
English Grand Opera Comparys cast
or last week will return to assume the
principal roles I'm Richard Wagner's
melodious aud beautiful "Lohengrin.'
which Will lac the offering for the third
week of the Nhorn series.
Jane Aborcrombie and Nida iiemin
VIII apu"9r 1T alternate performances
"a Elsa Ic"nid Samoion aiid Christian
Hansen viii sing the title role of
lsohcnErIn in turn. Mary Jordan and
Mildred Rogers will divide the con
tralto ro," Of ortrud. Harry Luckstone
and George CHAMPION will share the
performances III tho baritone assign
ment cf Tc1ramuud. George Shiclds.
haSs". viii no tho king. and Nancleft
Cooper the herald. Carlo Ni"oEia. Whose
muSiciauship has been demonstrated
with other offerings of the Abnrn or
ganiZat;nu viii come back Ia conduct
"IoheuE grin at all performances. and
the production viii be staged under TIE
direction If carl Schroeder. formerly
one Of the stag" directors of the Metro
p"litan Opera I1"us" i'm New York city.
While SIGu0r NicnsiI ~ here CON
Quoting f'r "InhcnEriu' he viii also
supeTinteud IT," musical preparation of
That's which will bc given IN" fol
lowing week. and Rhi.u he conducted
when Mary Garden sang the title part
with HammcrSteiu' orEaniZat ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14
That's.

The Offering for next week of the Aborn
season AZ the National Theater Will be
the famous opera That's" by Jules Mas
senet. which was presented by the Aborn
forces In Boston recently for the first
time anywhere in the world I'm the Eng
llsh language. The entire equipment OF
SCENERY costumes and effects with
which "Thais' was presen ed in Boston,
Brooklyn and Philadelphia, v i'll be brought
to the New National intact. as Will also the
complete cast which won praise in those
cities including Edith Helena. Lois
t.weli Ella Wiseman Mischa Ference,
Louis Kreidler Giuseppe Picco. Morton
Horodas, Nenise Morris and Zoe Fulton.
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Chase's s.

ChaSe's offers this week the lead
ing offering the German comedian. Sam
Mann, and his company, including Evelyn
Revere. Lillian Dilworth. &. Howard
Ackcr. Harry r. Kay and Joseph Rem
nett They viii he presented by the
Gordon North Amusement Company in
Aaron Huffman's latest musical comedy.
1.-THE New Leader. satire upon the
professional rehearsal held every Mon
day morning in the burlesque theaters.
Josie Heather, London music hall
coincidence. will sing character songs
written exclusively for her use. Homer
Miles. sclcu Ray and company appear
IN ION a side street" in which a New
York ianitor is conspicuous. THE
Boatswain's Mate. London music hall
skit. will he presented by Percy Waram
and company. Weston. Fields and Car
roll are equipped with topical songs
and pianologue. The Reed brothers
will appear in novelty. Dixon and
Dixon are listed for instrumental &c
contributes The daylight motion pic
lures will close the bill. which is an
nounced as the final of the season for
ChaSef
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Gayety.

The attraction ut the Gayety this week
will be Clarks Runaway Girls. presenting
musical extravaganza. The Aviators,
in two acts. IT has plot which runs
throughout the entire performance with
plenty of comedy and number OF catchy
musical numbers. The popular comedian.
Jack Reid IS ably assisted by Frank l..
Wakefield, j. Ryner Frank, Robert II.
Jackson, Frank Peck and Frank Fox.
The feminine roles are handled by Es-
teila Rose. Ella Reid Gilbert. Alice Will
son and a numerous chorus. The Vaude-
VILE includes among other novelties some
very entertaining acts by the Three
American Comiques. The big feature OF
the oIfo Is called The Tie That Binds.
with Reid. Wakefield & Co. showing an
exact reproduction of n hop joint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14
Casino Vaudeville.

In view of tho recent successful engage
nent of George Primrose at the Casino
Theatcr that house announces another
similar headline act In the special en-
gagement of George Thatcher. one of the
old-tine minstrel kings. vino. besides be
ing co-star with many OF the more promi-
nent ministries Of the last two decades.
has headed his own organization. Mr..
Thatcher will introduce old plantation
melodies foot work and inimitabie mono
logue In which he mixes I'm a haphaZ8rd
manner forgottcu coon stories and per
tiuent remarks of timely topics. The sup
porting bill promises TO be unusually at
tractive, and will include Coleman and
Frances III 30 Brien's Christmas Eve" !.
Cutler & IIcagncy. IN synCopated mel0-
d es the Sombrcros, comedy hat iugglers
Tom Bateman. the dancing sailor. Anna
I/<hr, Singing cunedinne. who has several
.haHact eriStic songs with changes OF
striking costume. Tn" motion picture
pIayR wall be an important feature.
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Cosmos.


srAp tsossnos Tbeater has prepared for
~ SiiisiSi'rsary week special program
Witt artists in various lines The Fol-de-
Esl 4ilis will present an act of musical
fxsnssrseI 1,Waltzinger. tho comic opera
s,r ma stDnssA, tate OF the famous Bos-
ttfthars, wifi contribute solos She has
iAfff,eafrd S-ish he Wolf Hopper JEFF De
Ank%ifs and IL the Mandarin and F'loro-
dora opera companies. ON this occasion
SIR WI render some OF the latest popu-
lar Sbncs in German. Homer Barnett will
be seer and heard in character selections.
A tIrniaielac viii be the Wolfheims' Liv-
ing F,y,ftze Statues. representing many OF
the famous works OF the world-renOwned
tTnlptors. The Miller Bros. have a dancing
aT$ that has attracted notice. trsona the
Great provides a musical and electrical
speetacle with new tricks. In order to
include something dramatic among this
large display of musical and physical art
Manager Brylawski has secured Esther
and Lowell Drew ia the new comedy en-
titled "A Cure for Love" Several songs
will lie introduced in the playlet With
such a bill the Cosmos is making a gala
week for the successful termination Of its
first years run.
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Casino Sunday Concert.

The Sunday concert at the Casino The
alter todav will contain several favurites
from last weeks hill. including Joe Hard
man. the eccentric comedian. WHO Will
render new topical songs and another
original monologue. THAT Kid. VII"
viii also sing new series OF character
istic songs Belle Miller soprano. win be
heard in operate and popular numbers.
the I<arahoff trio expert Russian mu-
sicianS whn will play on instruments pc
culiar to their nation. Morton and Selhi
singers aud pianists. tho Gem Choir
Quartet. and other entertainers. In addl-
ton to an extra quantity of motion pic
ture plays, should provide an unusually
enjoyable SUNDAY entertainment
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The Parisienne Doll"

The Parisienne Doll, to be presented
by the pupils of Miss Cora b. Shreve at
Chases Theater May -. %. 20 and
%. promises to be the finest exhibition
ever given by Miss Shreve's pupils.
Everything is now complete. and the lit
tie ones anxiously await the perform
anCe.
The Japanese scene is staged most
beautifully. The scene will be presented
the second and third night OF the carni-
val Jimmy Valentine" BABY Talk
and a country reel are special features.
The Indian scene will be presented the
first and third nights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14
THE South Today and Tomorrow.

At the Columbia Theater tonight Claude
n Bennett will be presented to an au-
dience by Senator Duncan L. Fletcher.
president of the Southern Commercial
Congress. TO tell a story of the commercial
south and its possibilities. His lecture.
The South Today and Tomorrow" will
be handsomely illustrated with slides and
motion pictures that show this remark
able section of the country as IL is today.
This series of pictures has Just been com
plcted. and few OF them have ever been
seen In this city. Mr.. Bennett has studied
and Travelled extensively in amassing ma
terial that will surprise even the best in
formed concerning the wonderful future
that Is in store for this southland.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14
"A Woman's Way"

a Woman Way the bright and en-
tertaining farCical comedy in which Grace
George pleased large following OF ad-
mirers season before last. is announced
to follow The Girl Of the Golden West"
at the Columbia Theater and will be
placed i'm immediate rehearsal 1t Is In
three acts. by Thompson Buchanan, and
was originally produced in New York
at the Hackett Theatcr. February -.
1900. "A Wornans Way deals with the
divorce question. and calls for handsome
CoStuming.
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Lyceum Stock Company.

The second week of the I.yceum Stock
Company will begin tomorrow matinee.
The performance opens with a burlesaue
entitled THE Stowaways, in which the
entire company offers number of must
cal selections with comedy work. The
oIio embraces number OF clever turns.
among them being Josephine Kennedy in
character songs. Allen d MefIln. Griffen
Ward. Sam Meals and Meta Rand.
The chorus girls contest Tuesday night
and the amateur night Saturday have
proven great drawing cards. and will be
X,yrn as usual.
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Cosmos Sunday Concert.

\ feature of todavs concert ri tn" cog
mos is the special appearance of Homer
Barnett. character vocalist. who will he
one of tho stars of tho anniversary
bill Miss Rae Fail. violnist will have
complete change OF program. Other at
fractions include Moore. the humorous
n'Hrf"tan the NsnSfielde. ba joiets and
Ia Petite Marguerite. in new songs. Tho
orchestral numbers in rhIdc Tho Light
Cavalry Overture. selections from The
Spring Maid. Stradclla Overture. 4
now tilenberE number and two new
lhn'ke numbers and cornet solo by
Lloyd DAVIS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14
John HOWARD PAYNE
Not a Hungry Tramp When He
Wrote "Home, Sweet Home"
UNION COLLEGE TRIBUTE
Some Recollections of His Boyhood
Days at That Institution.
WAS PRECIOUS AS A YOUTH
Schenectady Alma Mater to Honor
Him With Gateway
and a Bust.
WAS PRECOCIOUs AS A YOUTH
Special Correspondence Of The Star.


SCHENECTADY. y. y. MAY IT, 1911
The spirit Of John Howard Payne. the
singer of Home. Sweet Home, Is to be
invited to repose on the campus Of his
alma mater. Union College, where Payne
was q student one hundred odd years
ago. There u gateway Is to be erected in
memory OF him. bust Of the poet VIII
be set in niche Of the front face of the
central pylon ON the inner face the
simple words OF the song that touches
the heart Of the world will be inscribed
on q ia blet of bronze.
Legends have gathered about the mem
ory of John Howard Payne. 1t is sup
posed that his life was filled with vag-
rancy and sorrow. The truth Is hardly
so. Again. there Is an impression that
his career was somehow Intellectual and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14
Precocious as q Child.

John Howard Payne. the preCocious
child Of excellent parents, was born in
New York June q. 1871 His father was
n worthy man of good ancestry who
made "A name for himself principal OF
the Clinton Academy. In East Hampton.
L. L., and later as principal of school
I'm Boston. His mother was daughter Of
Jewish resident of East Hampton
named Isaacs, who is commemOTated in
the village graveyard as IAN TsraeIite
indeed, in whom there was no guile. .
Payne seems to have derived the sweet
simplicity that brefthes through his more
intimate writings and through his I'M
dying song from his mother His moth
ers home was goal of his affections
lie has left a charming picture Of his
native village in his essay on our Neg
lected Poets" Here his thoughts found
hearth. IT is plea tn suppose. and
probable. too. that East Hampton was
In his memory when he wrote OF home,
sweet home.
The elder Pavne's residence I'm New
York was an interim In the practice OF
his profession. He had gone to the great
city to try his fortune. but fortune did
not favor him. He therefore moved to
Boston in 170G to resume his school teach
ing master OF the Berry Street Acad-
cmy. In Boston John Howard Payne
here that his die was cast. a marked gift
in elocution attracted the attention O. an
actor. who was all for having N9s.er
John then twelve AIRS old. tread the
Doe rds as the Young Resciun or
America" This reused an unquencha bic
desire in his boyish heart and cor
responding horror in his fathers. The
way to avert the playhouse and perdition
seemed TO he TO send young John to New
York TO forget the allurement of the stage
q fol ng Tnrh
chant; ps-haps the boy would some day
be a partacr in the firm his eldest
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Majestic.

1.-THE Mountain Waif billed as the at
traction at the Majestic Theater this
week. as presented by the O'Connor-
Rowe Stock Company. is said 10 be a
drama OF sustained power and interest
rich in novel episodes with an album
dance Of local coloring and vivid character
drawing The scenes are laid in a west
ern mining camp Special scenery has
been built for the production and a good
performance is promised
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14

was not an dier. He was not wild after
the giddy fling Of his early youth. HIS
career In England as actor and play
wright, though sr.endidly rewarded. was
not inglOriOus; OF 1T he was himself con-
tent to say that In the great metropolis.
London. he had endured struggles-bit-
ter. heart breaking struggles-but that 1t
should be understood that in "A place over
thronged with 80 much busting compeu-
ton ii was hard for any aspirant to es-
cape UnbruiSed. He Was a friend OF the
cultured and the great. His "Brutus'
was n prime favorite with playgoers FOR
several decades and every great tragedian
of the palIny days was wont to try his
Skill in the title role. He deserves well
Of his country. of which he was ever a
loyal and devoted sor 1t is eminently
fitting that the college which had some
part in his life should now geek to revive
and impress his memory: charm from
the sky will haliows him there and a
sweet affection will be increased in the
generous hearts of young men.
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Majestic.

''ren Nights in a Barroom. play that
has caused more talk than any other dra-
matte Offering. is scheduled at the Males
tic Theater next week by the O'Conner
Rowe stock company. Herbert O'Connor
the leading man OF this compan-. will
nave abundant opportunity to display his
unusual talents. The play Is under his
stage direction, and Manager Rowe prom
Uses most artistic and clever comedy
drama.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14

The first prescription for stage foyer did
not prove wholly effectual Young Payne
devoted his spare hours tn the publica-
ton. sub rosa. of n little dramatic paper
called The Thespian Mirror. which attract
ed the attention and the favor OF William
Coleman. the editor and founder @ the
New York Evening Post. Notice of the
Thespian Mirror In tho Evening POST
brought n letter from the youthful scribe
to Mr.. Coleman. fearful lest discussion OF
his paper should lead to a disclosure Of
tho editors identity and to more chasten-
ing. Mr.. Coleman. impressed by the let
ter. through which no learned that his
colleague of the Mirror was but thirteen
Years old. invited the lad to call on him
and then following his better Judgment
made public the whole incident The up
shot was that Mr.. John ~ Seamans. Il
wealthy gentleman of benevolent inclna-
ton and rock-ribhcd virtues. undertook
to dcfray the expenses of u colle.,e cduca-
ton for Payne. having got the consent
of the boys father. Mr.. Seamans choice
feli on Union College. Il have chosen
this place." he said in p letter TO DR.
Mott then and long after distinguished
as president of the colcge-"as well for
tho high opinion I have OF the eminent
qualifications of it's president. rs for It's
detached situation. which In the case OF
this youth are of the highest import -
ance." With rock-ribbcd virtue. he add
ed: Nothing but the discipline of rlassi-
cal education can regulate the almost
frantic sa lies to which the mind Of Mas
ter Payne is exposed by the fatal bland
ishments OF the world. If. sir. YOU can
reclaim this youth aud by any means
whatever sIpplaut Il love of pleasure by n
love of study. YOU will confer q very
high obligation on his country. for talents
like his. if properly directed, Will do much
good I'm arresting the increasing and desc
latinE effects OF democracy. As an editor
Il. h.,r ri .cI ~ n ci I'm.
ton to be eminen1y useful to his coun-
try, as well az inmrdia tely serviCeable in
assisting his father in the support Of II
numerous and worthy family
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14

perfected system. by using two ma
chimes, Of running continuous line OF
reels. without any intermission whatever.
The audiences continue to he enthusiastic
about the PLAYING OF Miss Helen Dodge.
vioijnist. Wednesday an especial feature.
entitled Napoleon or the Burning OF
Moscow. will he put on for hVe-daN
engagement 1t is said to be the last
word In historic uicture films.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14

thory Asher. G. l.. Fclter, y Monte
critic, Antonio Salerno and Alfred Fer
raro are the principal members OF the
supporting cast.
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Not Tramp Nor Pauper.

He was never pauper. to be imprison-
ed for debt in England one hundred years
ago was not rare enough 10 be a distinc-
ton and no passport to the poorhouse
He was not a tramp and never wan
dered N:,ve for purpose. He was not
lugubrious. but. on the contrary, OF sweet
and genial temperament. He did not
write Home. Sweet Home" one stormy
night. beneath the dim fickering Of a
London street lamp. gaunt and hungry
and without a place. to shelter hts poor
shiverng body. upon a piece Of ragged
paper picked from the sidewalk He
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14
Eccentric in His Habits.

AS, If to prove them We'll grounded he
would now and then disappear In the
Jungle returning after a few days with
q contrite heart and ready for the fray.
Finally however. he qu3rreled with his
excellent but stern mentor. Mr.. Sea-
mans and refused further patronage from
him. He tried to make his own way by
publishing a college paper called The
Pastime. The Pastime. to judge from
cXtant pages. breezy sheet and
met with favor, but that favor was not
substantial enough to support a penniess
before Mr.. Seamans. who forgot. furgave.
provided money. There was more back
sliding and more censure until finally
Payne. at his own request. was put under
the personal charge Of Prof BENJAMIN
Allen whom he describes as "the most
learned man in college" and under whose
tuition so he writes. he had attained
more knowledge In three months than
In any previous year. The lad had now
found himself as student. hut shortly
afterward. on June IL. 1907 his mother
and never TO return, and FASTENED home
to Boston.
Two lean wears followed The father
Of the family. quite overcome by his be-
reavement lost his grip. Hts school fail
ed. The son now urged his inclination
toward the stage with better success IN
the evening OF February -. 1909 in his
sixteenth wear amid great acclaim he
made his first appearance on the stage
at the Park Theater in New York as
Young Norval. His subsequent career.
both in this country and abroad. may
be learned for the pains. But persistent
error cIings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14
IN THE SPOTLIGHT.

The Little tycoon had revival In
Richmond last week.
Sothern and Marlowe will play a two
week engagement in San Francisco.
Grace F'ilkins Is TO go into vaudeville
with "A sketch called "A Christmas Gift"
ton week performances in London.
Manager H. Winnifred De witt of
Chases already has the booking plans
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14
Virginia Theater.

During the past week Mr.. Gill. the chief
operator At the Virginia Theater. has
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14
Sails UP the Hudson.

The editor of the Thespian Mirror re-
spectfully acquainted his friends and sub
ScriberS that in consequence of clrcum-
stances which had transpircd since the
fourth number of his miscellany he had
resolved to relinquish edit ori8l duties and
apply himself to study which might pro
mote his future usefulness in life. and
mature. strengthen and extend dis
position for literature. nder convoy OF
Charles Brockden Brown. famous novel
list and q newfotlnd friend. and John -.
Fay. Master Payne began "A somewhat
royal progress UP the Hudson on a sloop
named The Swan. His reputation went
with him and before him and he was court
ed and fattered more than n little. The
youthful head was for the moment turn
ed, During few triumphant days In
Albany Master Payne contrived to spend
some of Mr. Seamans money with prOdi-
Eality beyond his years. We do not know.
however. that anything very terrible hap
pened. He arrived at Union college on
July H. 1906. accompanied by Charles
Brockden Brown and IIarmanus BleeCker.
He was presented to Dr. Mott. who re-
CeivPd him with kindness. which he al
ways remembered with gratitude.
college. "rhe discipline of classical
education Cougcna1 enough, but
against toe other discipline recommended
by his patrons and the imputations put
upon his character he rebeiled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14
Tried His Hand as Editor.

brother had been before his death, AM
hat would he respectable
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14

Clifton Crawford. the star of Three
Twins" is TO appear next season i'm n
new musical play called The MILDLY.
Gaites
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a failure Neither is this true. True 1t
Is that he did not in all respects fulfiil
the expectations Of his admirers nor
even his own. true also that fortune did
not favor him with Just reconpense for
his labors. Yet. all deducted. TO have
sung Home. Sweet Home" is by many
considered success enough and Sufficient
title to immortality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-05-14

Margaret Mayo Is writing a new play
for Charles Dillingham;. and is ISo turn
ing BABY Mine into a novel.