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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-19
The Fortune Hunter. "

No comedy in recent years has been
received in Washington with more whole
souled enthusiasm than was THE For
tune Hunter upon the occasion of its
first performance in this city three sea-
sons ago. After its week here II went
to New York, where IL scored the comedy
hit of the year and ran for two entire
seasons at the Gaiety Theater, on Broad
way.
This is the play which the Poll Play
ers will present next week, with A. IL.
Van Buren, in the role of young Duncan.
the fortune hunter, and Miss Izetta Jew
Ell as the lovable Betsy Graham. daugh-
ter of the impoverished druggist. IL is
Betsy who brings to young Duncan a
realization of the fact that ii is love and
not money which makes life worth liv-
ing" But Duncan achieves financial sue
cess, as well as victory in affairs OF
the heart. The story is beautiful lit
tie romance, clean. spirited and whole
some in every line.
A feature of the performance will be
the appearance here of Charles Fisher
In his original role of the winking bank
er, father of the village heiress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-19

PRESERVATION act: Miss Teddy Osborn and
Pets. with an animal act. featuring
Doc" the monkey comedian. ana
Rags" a dog. Other attractions IN
cludc Pliny F. Rutledge, Jeanne Picker
Ing and company, In rural comedy
sketch, "A Fatted Calf" and Fox and
Ward, minstrel team, in songs and
funny stories; Fox and Ward were hrst
seen In Washington at the old Ford The
alter, when they appeared with Dupres
and Benedict's Ministries In the early
7Os. The latest photo plays will be
shown.
Today an extra strong array of fea-
lures Is promised, commencing prompt
ly at pm. and running to 1910 pm.
Among them are the Nellie Andrews OPP
cratic Company, In select program
different from that used during the week;
divers American Minstrels Of ten peo-
pie, an extra feature, in the latest songs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-19
Miss Shreve's Carnival.

Miss Cora B. Shreve's annual children's
carnival will take place the first week
of June. The usual announcement In
detail will be made in a few days The
production, it is said, promises to excel
her former productions. not only in mag
nificent costuming. wonderful stage set
tings and electrical effects, but also I'm a.
truly professional rendition OF the beau
tiful operetta. Major Marjorie" by the
children who Miss Shreve says compose
the finest class of its kind she has ever
trained. There are many new specialties
and numbers. including the Dance of tho
Demons and Witches" Russian and other
national dances. In one place ''the
princess dashes on the stage In a real
pony and cart. There are also the Gar
den Of Dreams" 1.-The Dance Of the Pop
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-19

auctions, will be seen with her colonial
DOLL novelty. George F. Lauder and
company will have a ventriloduai Of
fering with special scenic effects. The
Western sisters will be seen in their own
brand of eccentric comedy. Restido will
entertain with his accordion. and Celeste
and company will present a high grade
European wire act. Pathe's weekly re-
view of current events heads the pictorial
side of the bill.
Today the specialties to be seen at the
Cosmos will include Coulter and Woods
in a singing pianologue and Miss Helen
Dodge, a favorite Washington violinist.
in addition to the best of the acts of the
past week.
The musical program includes Wallace s
Mariana" Cars march named after
Victor Herbert. the barcarolle from
1.-The Tales of Hoffman Lincke's On
the Bosphorus,' Isenmanns Golden
wedding" Boehnlein's Drifting Clouds"
and Klickman's 'Chummy Chums."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-19
Howard.

]. Leubrie Hill and his company OF
forty players. including Woodie and She
ton, will present THE Blackville Cor
poration," q musical comedy, at the How
ard Theater this week. This play is de-
scribed as a riot of fun. 1t is announced
this is the last appearance before the
company sails for Australia.
Weber and Fields Company.
The Weber and Fields jubilee company
will come to the Belasco Theater tomor-
row afternoon for one performance. di-
rect from its record-breaking success at
the Broadway Theater, New York
The entertainment it brings bears the
title of Hockey Pokey." which means
quite as much as did the titles of the old
pieces, Hurry Burly," "Hoity Toity"
'Fiddle-Dee-Dee," etc. Incorporated in
the piece is a short burlesque on the
current New York success. "Bunty Pulls
the Strings" called .'Bunty Bulls and
Strings
and quite apart from the sentimental in
| terest attached to the reunion of all the
"Weberfields" once more. the entertain
| ment to be offered is said to be unques-
sented in the world-famous old music
| hall. 1t is made up of the best scenes
and songs from dozen of the old shows
pieced together with a wealth of new
Hldl0Tldl.
All the old favorites are in the COM
pany, which is claimed to be the most
| Expensive orga liZation ever taken on
tour. To begin with, there is Lillian
RUSSELL, who sings three songs, incIud-
ing the loveliest of her old ballads, Come
Down, My Evening Star Then there
| is Fay Templeton, who has emerged from
long retirement and whose mellow con-
| tralto will be heard in Rosie" Mary s
| Grand Old Name and a new song. and
| that master Of infinite jest William
| Collier, will also appear. jesting and jib-
| ing and rewriting the authors lines al
| each performance
For good measure there are George Be-
ban, with his eccentric French comedy;
Bessie Clayton, one of the ARREST and
most expert American dancers; John 4.
Kelly, with his rich brogue and embroid-
cred vest; Ada Lewis and Helena Collier
Garrick, both delightful condolences
frankie Bailey, whose fame has lone
been spread broadcast, and finally, Weber
and Fields themselves
The chorus is said to fully measure up
to the Weber and Fields standards OF
other days. and the production to be
staged with more lavishness than any OF
| the old shows.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-19
Imperial.

The Imperial Theater presents this
week the Worlds Comedy Four Quar-
tet. Wagner and Drew. in a unique
water Juggling act: Stanley and Rice.
uncle Joe and De Missus,' with spe-
cial scenery and effects. in a charming
plantation sketch. The Old South
land; Jimmie Dixon. with an original
monologue and song number, and
Lexey and Mellon. The Dancing Boys"
The illustrated songs and the picture
plays will also be shown in connection
with the vaudeville.
The afternoon performances will
start daily at 1870 and continue to
$40 o'clock, and the evening perform
ances at $50 and continue to IL
o'clock. At the evening performances
the lower floor will be reserved.
Today at pm. a Sunday concert is
promised SURPRISING any heretofore
presented at this theater. The offer
ings include the Ross and Fusto OPP
cratic Company of four people, the
Three Whalens, Barnell the cartoonist
and seven other big features. with the
picture plays. The Bison 101 picture
In two reels will be shown today for
the last time.
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picture theater. which will be situated IN
close proximity to the dancing pavilion
and Ferris wheel. where three reels Of the
newest films will be displayed nightly at
$50 O'Clock.
Additional attractions and amusements
have been secured for Memorial day.
which will probably be record breaker
at Glen Echo. Excellent transportation
facilities to and from the park. with fire.
quent through car service. make the pic
turesaue ride a thoroughly enjoyable one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-19
Gayety.

OdyCty.
The Taxi Girls Joe Hurtig's swift
moving burlesque attraction, will be the
offering at the Gayety this week In In
Mexico" a two-act farce.
Many stories from the land of everlast-
ing revolutions have reached the stage, but
none has more enjoyable features than
this particular one, which deals with the
adventures of two stranded Americans,
who were members of some kind OF an
opera troupe In their attempt to get
back to the gay metropolis they interest
the sheriff Of Vera Cruz to advance them
loan for the purpose of organizing a
circus. The two fellows picture the posi-
bilities of making money in so enthusiast
tic manner they impress the servant OF
the Mexican law, and he accedes to their
request for support The circus actually
comes into existence but the venture does
not meet with success. When the time
comes to return the loan the concern
finds itself in difficulties and unable to
pay and the two promoters hnd new
quarters behind iron bars.
The OHIO introduces the specialties or the
Farrell Taylor trio, Henry Fink and ms
sister. Mabelle Morgan. the Seaman duo.
Ward and Bohlman and Henry P. Nelson.
The young women forming the chorus are
made more attractive by many beautifui
gowns.
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'Hansel and Gretel" in Double Bill.

The real operate treat of the season
has just been announced by the Messrs
| Milton and Sargent Aborn in the preser l.
ton at the National Theater next week
of Humperdincks famous fairy opera,
"Hansel and Gretel." which will be sung
at all the performances. including an ex-
ira matinee Thursday, May 30, Decoration
day.
''Hansel and Gretel'' a new production
with Messrs. Aborn this season. has been
one of their greatest successes. Its metro
politan popularity was so great il was
necessary to have an extra engagement
of the opera at the Broadway Theater,
New York. The production which comes
| to the National Theater Is the same as
was given in New York. It is promised
| to be one of the most beautiful the
Messrs Aborn have ever given here, as
| the opera admits OF elaborate staging and
| lighting effects.
called Engeibert Humperdinck's uninten-
tional success. 1t was originally written
| by the great German composer for the
amusement of some children of his neigh
borhood and he took its basis the ia
nous legend of THE Babes In the Wood,
| to which he fitted a number OF familiar
German folk songs, with a simple libretto
written b. his sister. When 1t was per-
formed 1t was so successful the friends
| of Humperdinck urged him to elaborate
it, and this he did. making a splendid or
| chestration and delightful vocal parts
The opera has been presented in all the
| large cities of the world, and has been A
great success everywhere IL has. been
sung. When il was. sung at the Metro
| politan Opera House, New York city. and
| the Boston Opera House the critics of
| both cities called it the most popular
offering of a decade.
Added attraction will be given the
weeks bill by having Mascagni's 'Caval-
| leria Rusticana" sung at all the perform
ances with '.Hansel and Gretel" making
| a grand double bill for the week
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-19
THE Hypocrite."

Henry Arthur Jones four-act society
comedy drama, The Hypocrite." which
was played here In 1907, with Doris
Keene and Richard Bennett in the cast.
will be the offering Of the Butterfieid
Players at the Belasco Theater to follow
The County Chairman" the week Of
May 81.
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'Wildfre.'

Dlscarding the field OF domesticty for
the exciting scenes of the race track.
with all of its varying types of humanity,
the Columbia Players will. a week from
tomorrow night, present Lillian Russells
success. the three-act comedy, "wildfire."
by George Broadhurst and George V.
Hobart. 1t was seen IN this city three
years ago. with Miss Russell in what was
then regarded as one of the best dramatic
productions in which she had ever APP
peared. The New York production was
made at the Liberty Theater, September
Z, 1908. While preserving all essential
| surroundings of the race track, the play
is devoid OF every element that might OF
fend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-19

A dramatic novelty, 1.-THE Rejuve-
nators.'' is the headline feature at the
Cosmos this week. 1t will be presented
by the four Ellsworths and possesses
local interest because the scenes are laid
in the New Willard Hotel of this city.
Margie Hilton, q washingtonian, who Is
well known in vaudeville and stock pro-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-19
Lambs All-Star Gambol.

A theatrical novelty Of the season
| is reserved for the afternoon OF Tues
day. May IS. when the All-star Lambs
gambol will be given at the National
| Theater. The local performance will
be the second In the one week tour.
I during which single performances will
be given In the principal eastern cities.
The Lambs, TO which club belong vir-
| tually every actor. author and musician
| of note In the United states. are plan
ming to enlarge their clubhouse in New
York. and they are trying to raise
years ago the first All-star Lambs
| tour netted upward OF $4,000 for the
| organization, and again three years
| ago a similar tour was given. which
cleared approximately 100000.
| This year the company is to be even
| larger and more notable than on the
| two former tours, and the program will
| be unique. The performance will In
clude comedy. tragedy. minstrelsy. bur
| lesque, sketches. musical numbers and
| monologues selected from the private
| gambols of the Lambs during the past
| season, and written. composed and pre-
1 scented by prominent dramatfsts. actors
/ and singers. The company will en-
| brace in it's roster more stars and well
| known actors than ever before as
/ sembled in one organization. The
musical end of the program will be
cared for by Victor Herbert and his
orchestra of fifty players.
Tickets will be placed on sale at the
| National Theater at o'clock Tuesday
| morning. First come, first served. No
| telephone or mail orders will be re-
| ceived. This does away with a public
| auction sale of seats and gives all
| who care a chance to attend the matt
nee. The scale of prices will be 81
to SIS.
Preceding the gambol there will be
| a public street parade of Lambs and
| many others. which will start at ii 80
am. and will probably include part OF
| pennsylvania avenue and f street
The parade will be headed by Victor
Herbert and his band OF fifty must
/ clans.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-19

Two great motion picture plays will be
shown at the Majestic this week, COM
mencing this afternoon at 3 o'clock, with
Nine. Rejane in Mime. Sans Gene" The
last days Of the week, beginning wednes-
day, Nine. Sarah Bernhardt will be seer
in Camille In addition, there will be
five acts of vaudeville, the star feature
being Kent's educated seals that walk the
tight rope, ladders, play music and do
many clever tricks. Elsie Van Nally and
Baby Virginia will appear in an
amusing skit; Nine. Lucille Savoy
in novelty singing and posing act. with
electrical effects and gorgeous costumes,
and Buck Pierlet and Abbie Scofield
in an act introducing Juggling, bal
ancing and singing. Other acts and pic
lures are announced to conclude the bill
special feature for the Sunday con-
cert, beginning at 3 o'clock this aft
ernoon, will be the great motion pic
ture Of Nine Rejane in mime. Sans
Gene" In addition the regular bill OF
vaudeville. with five new acts full of life
catchy songs and good comedy, will be
presented.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-19

A young lawyer. suddenly nominated
to run for Office against his prospective
father-in-law. is the leading situation
in .The County Chairman" which the
Butterfield Players will present tomor-
row night and the remainder of the
week at the Belasco Theater. The play
is one of George AIDES laughable
comedies. and deals with American sub
jects in a bright American way.
The County Chairman" deals with the
middle west politics. and the characters
have been drawn with a keen sense of
humor and satire. Especially noted is
that of Jim Hackley. the county chair
man." an easygoing, open -hearted
spender whose energy is aroused when
directed to set purpose. He is a queer
composite of good heartedness and fierce
hatred His frequent illusions to what
Bill says" as he refers to Shakespeare,
are amusing. and he quotes In his own
way the immortal bard on all possible
occasions. The village loafers. the fat
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Casino.

The Casino Theater this week promises
Hayes and Appoint in a comedy creation,
Hans Nix's Baby; GLADYS Vance. "the
girl with the mirror dress (of which she
is the originator in a singing and i'm
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National.

The Aborn English Grand Opera Com
pany at the New National Theater the
coming week win sing Ambrose Thomas
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Polls.

Seven DAYS" the farce which Will be
presented by the Poll Players this week,
ran for a year at the Astor Theater, New
York. and duplicated this phenomenal rec
ord in Chicago. 1t comes to Polls as the
comedy relief after the intense emotional
strain of Madame X.
'iSeyen DAYS is based upon a unique
situation, that of quarantining group
of warning men and women in the same
household for a whole month. The situa-
ton arises quite naturally and humor-
o1slv Bubbles Wilson, whose wife
has divorced him on the ground that he
is fat and unromantic, is celebrating his
domestic freedom when a telegram an
nounces the coming of his maiden aunt,
who is his sole source of revenue. She
has very old fashioned ideas about d.
vorce, and Bubbles realizes that she
must never know of his marital difficult
ties Kit McNair. loyal friend to Bulb
bles offers to pose as Mrs. Bubbles dur
ing the afternoon visit of Aunt Selma.
All works smoothly until the hour for
Aunt Selina's departure. Then comes the
appalling news that the house has been
quarantined on account OF case oil
smallpox, developed by the butler. Bub-
bles and Kit are in a frightful predica-
menl but there are others in the same
boat. For instance, there is the real
Mrs. Bubbles. who suddenly appeared
upon the scene when she saw an ambu-
lance packed up 10 lIie hIetHch uooi, dHN
feared that something had happened to
her former husband. When she discovers
Kit posing as Bubbles wife her jealousy
and then her love Is kindled. and this
adds to the embarrassing situation. HOW
these warning factions are able to live
through a week of the most fantastic
farce Imaginable can only be appreciated
after the play has been seen. But they
do. thanks to the comedy assistance OF
men. laundresses and women, furnace
men, a burglar a policeman and several
| lovers.
Seven Days" as presented by the Pol
Players. will be handsomely staged. The
| last act Is particularly picturesque, as the
action is supposed to take place on the
roof of Bubbles New York home. One of
| the interesting features OF the closing
tableau is the burglars remarkable jack
in-the- box antics played up and down the
chimney. The burglar. by the way. is
one of the richest pantomime parts OF
the day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-19
Coming Attractions.
Columbia.

The Seven Sisters" which will be the
offering of the Columbia Players at the
Columbia Theater this week. with the
usual matinees Thursday and Saturday, Is
! a charming domestic comedy. In little
| more than year the play has been seen
here twice, the first time in March Of last
year, when Mr.. Frohman presented 1t with
the entire Lyceum company, headed by
Charles Cherry and Laurette Taylor.
| From that time and until the company
returned in November the play ran con-
tinuously in one of the largest Chicago
theaters.
THE Seven Sisters is the work of
Hungary's famous author, Ference Her
czegh. and 1t has been continuously before
the Hungarian public for over eight
years The American adaptation was
made by Edith Ellis, from the translation
of Ferike Beros.
The story of the comedy is based upon
the efforts of a widowed mother to marry
off her daughters in proper order, it being
the custom of the country to see that the
eldest is married first, the others in the
meantime being held in the background
Four of the sisters have reached mar
riageable age, but the most attractive. the
fourth. has been sent to a convent
In the first act is shown the home of the
sisters, the eldest prettily attired and
ready for the matrimonial market. The
others, though equally attractive. are
compelled to wear short dresses and wear
their hair in long braidS. The fourth
sister returns home Unexpectedly, having
been dismissed from the convent for a
madcap prank. Her mother learns that
young man has paid her fare home and
| feeling the disgrace of her dismissal, and
also being apprehensive because of her
presence at home, she compels the girl
4 to change her dress for one of a more
youthful kind. Shortly afterward the
| young man, who proves to be a wealthy
count comes to the widows home, and
4 f1r1n vi rrnyly
/ in such childish attire. He learns from
her the condition of the family affairs.
| and makes a bargain with her that for
| three kisses he will marry off her three
elder sisters She agrees provided she
may pay her wager the morning Of the
third girls marriage. From this point
the complications begin and much hilarity
| is developed through three acts.
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and witty sayings; Dow and Dow He
| brew sailors, and several other features,
including the latest photo plays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-05-19

who. though only seventeen years old.
has played leading roles with Albert
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1912-01-11

and to the uni versity last spring,
may not be without application to
the present criticism Of the Univer-
sity. Colonel Roosevelt declared:
I found the leaders of political life
Gn Wisconsin, SO far from adopting
the cheap aud foolish cynicism oil at
titude taken by too many politicians
toward men Of academic training,
turning equally, as a matter "a
course, toward the faculty Of the
university Tor the most practical
and I'll rent aid in helping them
rpaliza their schemes for social and
civic bet'cfment.
.sPresidant rart's appointment OF
cole e professors TO the Interstate
Con- merce Commission, and similar
bodies, is recognition by the
United States governments of the
value of expert assistance by univer-
sity professors in solution of great
national problems. Prof. B. II.
Meyer of the .University of Wiscon-
sin was appointed by President
Taft to the Interstate Commerce
Commission. On the Railroad Sc
cur.ties Commission, President
Taft made President Arthur L.
Hadley of Yale chairman and Prof.
B. HI. Meyer of Wisconsin "a memb-
err. Prof. Henry G. Emery OF Yale
was appointed head Of the Tariff
Board by President Taft, who also
made Prof. Thomas w. Page Of the
University of Virginia member OF
that board.
IL we are to be truly progress
sive governments. which is doing for
it's people what was declared to be
desirable by the Declaration OF In
dependence and the preamble to
the Institution of the UNITED
States, we shall be obliged to recog.
nze that the formulation OF con-
structive law is a science which de-
mands the assistance of the best
trained experts along many lines.
The alliance Of legislators and ex-
perts in the state of Wisconsin
makes it pioneer in this move
ment. The historian of the future
must give Wisconsin the leader
ship in this new era of constructive
legislation, beginning with the
twentieth century, the distinguish
| ing feature of which will be that
government in the interests OF the
individual has given Way to govern.
ment in the interests of the whole
people