The evening world. Newspaper, December 13, 1904, Page 11

"THREE THIEVES WHOM NO wv who st xe WS FISKE’S PLAY PLEASES: “Leah Kleschna,” While iid ‘and Bad In Spots, Furnishes Star with Unique Role and Is} Splendidly Staged. ONE WANTS STOPPED. They Are the Principal Charac-| ters in MoLellan’s Play and Audience Likes Them—Mar- vellous Scene Painting. 4 Mf ever one felt like not crying “Stop thief!” it was at the Manhattan Thea- tre last night. “Keep on, thief!" would } Moudtiess have struck a responsive chord in the soul of the audience which «Witnessed “Leah Kleschna.” While the stage was in the hands of thieves you felt happy and thrilled, When they were Gone you were sad and sleepy. Three persons kept C. M. 8. MelLel- Jan's play alive and throbbing during the firat and fourth acts, This Inter- tating trio consisted of Mrs, Fiske, Charles Cartwright and William B. Mack. When they were left alone with their exciting sin the play was interest- ‘Wg. But when preaching respectability ‘stalked in it was quite another story. Play Goo: Spots. Mr. McLellan’s play is good !n spots ~ and dad in others. It ts interesting in tts criminal types, and as a temporary addition to Mra. Fiske's repertoire by e@upplying this pecullarly Interesting ac- frees with another unique role, The ‘author's Mving examples in criminology ¢are much more entertaining than his t melodrama ts and incidents, but weak In its ethics and psychology Caught in the act of robbing the home @f &@ member of the Chamber of Depu- \ des, Leah is not handed over to the po- Hoe, Dut ts given a comfortable seat on the sofa and treated to a homily on the Righer life by the sentimental states- man, and then allowed to go in peace, Returns to Simple Life. Bde returns to the simple lite of her @hildbood, and after working out her| fegeneration on a lettuce farm for three Years she reaps the reward of a tacit proposal from the noble gentieman who ‘Prefers lectures to burglar alarms, From the practical potnt of view it seemed a wise move on Leah's part to back to the farm, for Mrs, Fiske ‘ ed @o badly that she excited the fear she would wake the dead as well “everySody in the house with the he made in swiping the Sylvane fowels. Mrs. Piske's tongue ran away with her * gt times, but she freed herself of many |o of her mannoriems and managed to ingly youthful. Cartwright and Mack Good, “Chartes Cartwright, an Bngtish actor, who played for: the first time in Mra support, wae excellent as ts hopelessly criminal father, and B, Mack, whose Tes was Bax rocks upon which the Man- ‘heatre Company's production of Gabier" was builded, offered a le of human acting ag & sort Hy S Kleschna and a dog- acne Arise revelled in the role of rate scoundrel, bringing it out y¥, but with @ trifle too much ex- , and John Mason was tas the reformer of oriminals only at the marriage altar. | of minor characters served leave the plot with loose to se rab} the eon of a e fpr Has seit tu payare re being @ revela- perspective, Inted by Gates & Mo- up thie kind of work. become famous g ba oes. OTHER THEATRES. Cro: appearance in Picts at ote (J Street Theatre was ir‘ eaat-eidere, who packed the a Fptio, “The Berto-Comlc drew well at the Harlem ‘House. P Irwin sang ¢wo new songs, ah es Sense 2 Tovin’ Dat Way,” tn are, Back is tthe "the, Bijou T hea! of Spice’ made patrona of the win- in Sand Eroern Ray caught on big at wr gi with “Down the Pike Higginag won with “His Last e at the West End Theatre. ‘he Ninety and Nine,” with its thrill- jocomotive scene, waa the aliraction fhe Blotropolis, Hol Burlesquers defied at the Dewey, and the Uto- dodged draughts at am, ing engagements at other thea- rere yee Goodwin in, “The at the Knickerbocker; Frital rie “The Two Roses,” ‘Broad. the latest a yan from Europe, mad je t appearance enw r ‘a “The Silver BU hanes attraction. per ench STRUCTURE IN AID OF WHICH CARD PARTY IS TO BE HELD, others the MecWatters-Tyson company In a musical ans, burlesque comedians, and Ford and Gehrue dyncers. At the Yorkville Theatre Met Btetaon, in “Crazy to Go On the Stage,” were the chief entertainers, while ort | were A. L, Duncan, ventrl and Willet Thorne and company in Ai Up- town The Prince Ottura’s troupe of acro- bats was the principal attraction at Huber’s Museum. Powell and the Magiitons performed new feata at the Edon Musee, IN BROOKLYN, ‘The Other Girl" began a week's en- agement at the Montauk. Mugwle Cline headed @ Dill at Keeney's which Included May Durye i OR Mortimer, and Rose Nay- rds, MANTELL AGAIN TRIUMPHS. Actor's Masterful Impe LJ of Othello Stirs Mis Audienc Tt takes more than a swirling snow- from seeing a real tragedian in real tragedy. Given a star of the first mag- nitude, he will triumph over inadequate scenery and the insufficient efforts of his assoctates, Such a star i@ Robert Mantell, who last night as Othello again proved his fitness for the greatest fe roles. His Othello fs imbued not me with pleturesqueness of pose and great vocal beauty, It Is aleo a definite intellectual triumph. The emotional in- tensity of his Interpretation Is constant in its appeal, and never falls to stir the imagination and move the hearts of his hearers. ‘There was not a man or woman tn the Audience who did not regret on seeing tis Moanent and masterful Sperone for if fulded Moor that Mr. Appearing under more | favcrable auspices. It is to be hoped that next seasun Mr Mantell after his many vicissitudes will ave come into his own, RARE EVENT IN MASONRY. Harlem Lodge, F. and A, M., to Celebrate 2,000th Commant- cation, of Harlem Lodge, No. 457, F, and A. M., will be celebrated to-morrow evening at the ‘Harlent- Cuiino, One Hundred and ae atreet and Seventh ave the celebration of # two thousandth communication being @ rare event in Masonry, the officers of the made special preparations an gone to great é¢xpense for the occasion. There will be souvenir 4, pina sor i the ladies and souvenir books for the Ma. eons ene. ident Roosevelt wrote an autograph lebier nis inability ‘o attend, oaths» TI IN CHARITY'S NAME. Telegraphers to Give Vaudeville and Di To-Night. ‘The annual entertainment and recep- tion of the New York Telegraphers’ Ald Boctety, for the benefit of the Relief Fund, will take place this evening at the Lexington Avenue Opera-Housé, A first a randeville show, followed by will be given, The vaudeville ont will begin at 815. —_——— KENDIS HAS NEW SONG. “Won't You Fondle Me” Promises fo a Melody James Kendis, one of the most suc- coastul penne has jolned hands with Her- n Paley and produced a melody which promises | to be as contagious as ‘Bedelia’ and “Hiawatha.” he new song Is “Won't You Fondle Me,” and it is already being whistled by the mes- senger boys and rapidly nearing the hand-organ ge of popularity, ————_— UTICA’S NEW LIBRARY, PICA, Dec, 18—The new publlc I. brary in this chy was formally opened to-day. The bulldiny erected at a of $225,000, exclusive of the site, unlimited choice, Take a look today, M* O bp th: Reno and Rich. | elvilie and | storm to keep a New York audience! The two thousandth commugication | Me IRISHMEN WANT BIG EXHIBIT HERE. ® the Display of the St, Colection in This City. rf Bt. Louls, which prominent Irishmen moeting of those interested in the project to-morrow evening In the Wash- ington Post Reom of the Hoffman | House, Thomas F, Hanley, of 8t | Louis, who did 90 much at the fair to ‘direct the attention of megchants to the exhibit and to whom all credit is due for the success it enjoyed, will be pres- ent, and he hopes to impress upon all who age Interested in the industrial progress of Brin the fur-reaching effect the exhibit would have in this elty in pelling most pecullur fllusions tha: some people have of the natural re- sources of the isle across the sea. An enthusiastic meeting was ad- ‘dressed by Mr. Hanley Inst night tn the home of P. J. MoNuity, State President of the Ancient Order of Hiberniuns, No. 614 Lexington avenue. His plans for the bringing of the exhibit to New York were received with acclamation, and such pledges of support were made as to make@ the success of the venture assured Among those at the meeting and who had no hesitancy tn expressing ther en- thuslasm were seven representatives of the Ancient Order of Hibertians, the jorder’a County President and its sec taries, and the following members the United Irish Socleties—D, F, Co an, John Devoy, D. J. Naughton, P. Sharkey, Joseph Wallace, M. J. Jen- nings, Peter McGinn, Major E. J. Gil- \gar, James Quin, G. J. Crowley and Michael Roche, The following gentle men attended to pledge themselves in the support of the cause as Individuals | Patrick Gallagher, P. J. Conway. President of the Greater New York Iriah Athletic Association, P. J. Tansy, M B, Corbaly, of the Irish Volunteers, H. G. Bannon. of the Irish Notional Ciub; P. J, McNulty, Major Edward Thomas Kelly and T. J. Crimmins. It was the concensus of opinion among howe at last night's meeting that it would be well to give every one of Ire- land's friends an opportunity to get in touch with the exhibit movement, and was with this vorpose tn view that the meeting called for to-morrow even® a the Hoffman House was ar- ri HIGHER EDUCATION PROVINCE OF CHURCH. So Declares the Prosident ot Cen- tral College, Who Decries jate Train ST. LOUIS, Dec, 18—Dr. James C. Morris, President of Central College, of Fayette, Mo,, read @ paper before the Ministerial Alijance to-day eétting forth his position that higher education was Poy the province of the chureh. is his theory that the state edu- cates its children in order to make omae cltisens of them, This ond, he believes, is accomplished png) the common school education, and the state, having accomplished ite pur- ia i Ke funds in trying to of the masses. The func- @ducation should the church, r wa rd raigous raining. when cannot be iter vy @ state, le also ques- tioned “the advisablifty of free text: ran young song writers of the! nooks. HOME FOR CHRISTMAS. Gorman Ambassador Months’ Visit in Baron Speck von Sternburg, German Ambassador to (the United States; Lieut.-Gen. Von Loewenfeld and Maj. | Count Von Sehmettow, | Many to-day on th Lioyd steamer Kaiser ¥ Baron Von ig ony 4 months at his home In will remain two Baxon PIPE SMOKERS CIGARS are our specialty, but there’s nothing a smoker wants that we can’t supply in our 300 stores, Every one of them is stocked with an endless varlety of Pipes and Smokers’ Articles, Splendid assortments from which to choose CHRISTMAS GIFTS, ERSCHAUM Pipes, plain and fancy, ranging in Holders, from 75c, to $3.50; eseshann Cigarette from 0c. to $5.00; Amber Cigarette Holders, from 75c. to $5.00; Leather Cigar and Cigarette Cases, from 50c. to $6,00; Silver and Gun Metal Cigarette Cases, from §4.50 to $18.00; Briar Pipes, plain and fancy, in cases, from 98¢. to $6.00, etc., etc. Meerechaum and Briar Pipes, beautifully mounted in gold and silver, in Handsome Cases for the Holiday trade. UR Meerechaums are all first quality and all solely of our own importation. ood make of which we sell at IMPORTERS’ PRICES, as we sell Meerschaums, too, (Test by quiry what IMPOR7ERS’ PRICES mean.) DORS (Moistening Boxes) which preserve the excellent condition of cigars. Sizes holding 50 jars for $3,00 and upwards; holding 100 cigars, $5.00 and upwards, A fine present for a smoker. Tell your wife or daughter she can go to a United Cigar Store as she would go to her milliner’s—assured of polite attention, ‘or the better accommodation of pur customers during the Christmas Holideya. we have installed the bead- quarters of our Premium Department at the Flatiron Bidg, Ground Floor, Broadway and 994 Bt. and Fitth Ave, _ UNITED CIGAR STORES CO, ‘The noted Irish industrial exhibit from | he Louisiana Purchase Exposition at | and friends of Ireland propose to bring | to New York, will be the occasion of @ | at | ice from $2.75 to $15.00; Meerschaum Cigar ‘olders, from 75c. to $3.50; Amber Cigar Holders, THE WORLD: TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 13, ‘GARD, FETE TO. BUILD HOSPITAL | Society Sanna of Harlem to Give Mammoth Euchre and Whist in Waldorf Ballroom for Eye and Ear Infirmary. THREE THOUSAND DOLLARS | WORTH OF PRIZES GIVEN. | /Only Institution of the Kind in Northern Manhattan, with Seven Thousand Patients This Year, Wants $30,000 Home. Under the auspices of Mrs, John} Henry MeCarthy, wife of the senior Justice of the City Court, the trustees! and the Ladies’ Auxillary there will be @ large progressive euchre and whist party in the grand ballroom at the Waldorf-Astoria Friday evening, the proceeds to go into the fund for the new bullding of the Harlem Eye, Ear and Throat Infirmary, at Lexington ave- nue and One Hundred and Twenty-asev-| enth street, This institution has treated 7,000 pa-| tients this year to date and performed 700 operations, 70 per cent. of the pa- tlents being children, Its specialista| have made 9,615 visits to their little pa- tients besides. It in the only institution in upper Manhattan where eye and ear! patients can have treatment. It is now) twenty-one years old and much in need of new quarters for the mmodation of bed patients, and the structure plo- tured here can be reared for $30,000. Thomas Simpson is the President of | the institution; Edwin Outwater, Vice- President; &. W, Somers, Treasurer, and Dr. C. B, Meding, of No, 187 Wet One Hundred and Twenty-third street, is the surgeon and secretary The Waldorf-Astoria affair | fe in char H. MeCarthy bs chalrman and thur Livingston, Mrs, © Mrs, rermare Anway, e of commitee of which Mra, J rs, Ar- Brand, Mrs. W. A. Ten’ W. Summers, Mre. James F. Daley Menaperield, Mrs. C line Duff, Mrs, Henry P.'MoGown, Mrs. L, Eckstein, Mrs. Blau, Mra. Max Al- mayer and Mra. Dr, Goodfriend are jnembers. Over fourteen hundred tickets have been sold in advance, and $3,000 worth of prizes will be given away, Including an electric lamp, cutglass pieces anda table cover of Colonial lace. The gigantic competition at_ whist and euchre begins at 8.20 o'elock Friday evening. es DUEL MAY BAR EDUCATOR. Kansas State Superintendent Once Accepted Def,” Enemies Say. TOPEKA, Deo. 1-1, L. Dayhoff, State Buperintendent of Pubile Lnetruc- tion, who was re-elected In November, may be put out of his office because he vnee accepted @ challenge to ht a duel, In 1890 Dayhoff was chal! by C, C, Dickinson, of Great Bend, Kai in @ polities! quarrel. Dayhoff went the meeting-place, Dickinson's friends persuaded him t stay aw The Kansas Constitution disqualifies any person who are or accepts a cha)- lenge from holding office. Dayhoff’ enemies talk of starting sult to prevent him taking hie second term. ———— A NOVEL FOR ONE CENT, Every \Satunlay The Evening World wives its readers a first-claes novel In addition to printing all the news. Next Saturday ¢ thiga of these novels, “Who Was John Pendleton?” @ thrill rs detective story, by Mrnest De de given. Don't Eat, Pierson, will de ———————— A Sausage Show, x A sausage exhibition is to be held in Berne next spring, The Berne butchers have offered a prize for a popular sau- ge which mutt be “nourishing, renathening and cheap.” It is stated 1,78 varieties of sausage will be the exhibition, CASTORIA For Infants and Children, The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of So are our Briars, every ‘| WL DOUGLAS MAKES AND SELLS | OTHER MANUFACTURER in the WORLD ieoged| duced anywhere, | the sales for the year ending 1904, Your Liver Telephones for aid when there is trouble. When you have a bad, a “dark brown” taste, when you have a sick headache or a sallow skin—they are messages from the “seat “f war’ demanding attention, and there are disagreeable times if you don't pay attention, You know what it means to get bilious, and how nasty these occasional attacks are, but how serious when chronic! 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