20
and the management of the Star is to be
congratulated for securing it for its
patrons.
The majority of lady cornetlsts do not
possess a Hp which is sufficiently strong
to sustain the notes. With Irene Frank
lin, however. America's foremost soloist,
no such fault can be found. Another
high-class act on the Star's new pro
gramme Is O'Neal, Russell and O'Neal.
The turn Is usually billed as a top-liner
and would be entitled to the place of
honor at the Star next week were is not
for the extraordinary engagement of the
famous Loretta Twins.
Leo and Sulky are a team of applause
getting singers and dancers and as a fun
producer their act is of the first rank. A
novelty In the dancing line will be pre
sented by Gaston and Harvey, who do all
their steps attired In top boot?.
Will C. Hoyt, the popular baritone, has
chosen for his turn a new and beautiful
illustrated song and the pictures on the
projectoscope will Interest everyone.
IN matters theatrical the week has been
memorable by four good plays "Gls
monda," "Lord and Lady Algy, "On
the Bridge at Midnight" and "A Texas
Bteer" -which were all well attended.
Even the vaudeville theaters had the
game experience of prosperity.
As Marcello Almcrio, Melbourne Mac
aowell was seen in his best mood, and
the clanking of chain harness and the
smiting of mailed fist put him at his
ease. Miss Deane made an effective GIs
monda, while Lawrence Griffith made an
Impressive Acclaioli. '
The Columbia Company of players gave
a most delightful presentation of Pinero's
comedy, "Lord and Lady Algy." and the
radiance of Miss Countiss as Lady Algy
Chetland was bewitching. Edgar Baume.
as Lord Algy, was almost flawless. Al
though Rose Eytinge has but a dozen
speeches to say, she did a beautiful bit of
artistic acting.
Miss Angus was taken suddenly 111 dur
ing tne week, and has been ordered by
her physician to remain in a hospital sev
eral weeks. Miss Barhyte took her part
at one day's notice, and her presentation
di tne- fascinating Mrs. Tudway was
Srery creditable bit of acttasr.
A good scenic display and a competent
supporting company made "On the Bridge
at juianignt" really worth seeing. The
play, which is of the sensational order of
things, caught the fancy of its audience
xrom tne start. The great bridge scene
is enective.
At a time when Russian and Jap are
pu"'6 muii icein lo eacn otner in Man
churla, "Michael Strogosr- was fortunate
in hitting the popular taste, and the
fWeidemann Company gave a vigorous
presentation.
"A Texas Steer" is one of those luclcy
fclays that makes money with little in the
way of scenery to add to the expense of
production. The supporting company was
fair, but the play is worn a bit
"UNDER TWO FLAGS" TODAY.
Brilliant Production to Be Presented
by the Columbia Theater Company.
"Under Two Flags" opens at the Co
lumbia Theater with today's matinee, and
continues for the week.
The production of this thrilling ro
mantic drama will bo one of the most .sen
sational events In Portland's theatrical
annals. The sumptuous scenery, the glit
tering stage pictures, the realistic stage
effects and the brilliant 'acting of the
Columbia players will make "Under Two
Flags" the great play that It is. Ouida
has written a strong and touching story
sf love and war, of deception and sacrl
pce, of heroin devotion and self-sacrifice.
v Tho greatest honors Tvill naturally fall
to Miss Countiss. Today this clever
actress will essay a part that it has
lpng been her dearest ambition to fill.
She will appear as Cigarette, a lovable,
capricious character that Ouida has made
almost to live. Cigarette loves, she
is loved and she dies. In the most thrill
ing scene ever presented on a Portland
Stage MISS Count! vclH mmmt
horse, dash across the desert in the midst
oi a ourning sandstorm, and ride to the
rescue of her lover. Kh
to save his life, but gives up her own
u ms sicaa.
To Mr. Baume falls a part that will
""fiaj ms reai aramatlc genius. As
Bertie Royeilieu, he depicts the growth of
a great character. From a pleasure-loving
young man. devoted to society, he de
velops Into a hero, saving his brother at
the cost of the loss of his own reputation
i" same time shielding the good
name of a womanr Mr. Baume has a
wi.li, meuow voice; no rises to the thrill
ing scenes, with ease, and displays In
every scene the delightful ease of the
uuisiieu actor.
The dramatization nf rvuMn'.,
novel which the Columbia Theater Com
pany will present is by Edward Eisner
by far the beat and most- v.,-ini;.t '
dition of the plot of this great, romantic
u is me one in which Blanche
Bates achieved her greatest success, and
the Columtola Company in Its full strength
will present the play without abridg-
., icai inat ew stocfc companies
are able to undertake.
The story of the play, which follows
Ouida s plot minutely, deals with the ca
reers of two brothers, Bertie Cecil Royeh
tei,6", Mr Baume. and Berkeley
Sw Roye"eu. Pyed by Mr. Bowles.
They are the sons of a nobleman,. Lord
Roenieu, a dignified part which falls to
Mr. Berrells able hands. Berkeley has
?S?v Chek for a lare amount. The
banker to whom the check is presented
confused by the similarity in appear
?iJVhe,..two broters and suspects
The h?rn lnS,tead oC hls brthcr.
The hero of the play finds himself be
tween two fires. In order to prove his
innocence he would not only have to an!
nounce his brother's guilt, but he wou?d
also. In order to prove an alibi, com
promise the rentittn r t . .
.. ct uusoaaa at the time
the crime was committed.
Bertie does the honorable thing. He
flees to Alders, eniteta i i "' .
yj, ""i"iiii.er ot tne regiment, "a
soldier of France." This fascinating crea
ture he learns to love, and is loved in re-
vuw. iu men sun pursues him. He
incurs the enmitv nf . :
command of the French forces in Algeria
strikes his superior officer, and is con
demned to death. Then occurs the fa
mous scene m the play, in the midst
a. uwi-o atmaoionn, cigarette learns of
uer lover's nerlL mounts
rides to his rescue. She arrives in time
to save his life but gives up her own as
a sacrifice.
This . Is merely-a gllmpso of the-main j
plot of the play. There are other stories,
charmingly Interwoven in the play, which
give to the members of the company an
excellent opportunity to display their
versatility. There is a military and so
ciety atmosphere to the play, an air of
intrlirUf Of rieeentlnn onil nnhla rnnBinA
In fact,' the romantic air that Ouida
weaves into her novels with such a
charmintr axnearnne nf I f,r Tv,
is full of brilliant stage pictures, and the
scenic enects produced by the magic
brush of Frank King cannot but make a
nerer-to-be-forgotten production. From
ionoon to Algiers, from modern society
surroundings to unental luxury, from
barracks to the desert the 'm)ii. i
transported as the plot 'is unwoven. Sol-
uitjrs ana bneiKS intermingle, society
women dazzle, Turks and chasseurs lend
a. Dizarre enect to the stage ensemble
The complete cast follows:
Bertie Cecil Royeilieu, aftcrwarda known as
"Louis Victor" and "Bel-a-Falr-Peur"
Berkeley 'Cecil BojrenVeu," bVVthVr Bm?ea.1!rae
all.' V LV -A " v. Donald Bowles
i. t "oyeiueu, xajner or Bertie and
BerKeley Goorge B. Berrell
Lord Rockingham, a friend of Bertie's
T(,Vij""".VV"; : .William Bernard
.nu'" yu-ivi ueorge isioomquest
Colonel Chateauroy. the "Black Hawk".....
Era Baronl. a money-lender WUllam Dills
'"l ...Harry W. Hawke
forces In Algeria g. W. Barton
Jean Berseau, Cnasseur d'Afrlnue
v-nasaeur a" Arnque. James Wilson
Amh rhiof Ainque Robert Harris
Senttael rril'.V.V.Robert Grah
inai.au vcuuer William Dills
Princess Venetia Corona. "The Silver Pheas-
TiltL111-; Roy Bernard
rrt 4,r "u,nr8.......flation Barhyte
.7.71 , t. ICI 01 ule regiment, "a
-"'"' wj-ittuco uatnrine Counties
STNOPSIS (55SCHXEXtT.
Act I Bertie Hf-fWa liutflnr. T J rr. ...
- ..esf uuuuu. xweivo
years are adpposed to elapse.
Act 21 A I trip thn-Viai-ra.lr. r iii
d'Afrlque. ' "l v"c veurs
Sf tZA tent of "The s,,ver Pheasant."
. r i7Z Ordnance-room In a, fortress.
Act V-The Desert of Algiers.
Act Vl-Courtyard of the barracks. Sunrise.
"FEDORA" AT THE BAKEfi!
Splendid Bill for Fouth Week of the
macuoweil Engagement.
Brilliant nnrt fanfgetln v.i.-i .
, . " "-""ij"v- ioium;a.i costu
ming will give place to the conventional
full-dress gown and claw-hammer coat of
today at the Baker for tha coming week
when Melbourne Macdowell and the
splendid Baker Company will present
Sardou's "Fedora," beginning with this
afternoon's matinee.
"Fedora" is nn of tho tmt.r t
of the Sardou repertoire, and in Its two
principal narf ? thn nf -ca
Ipanoff, It gives opportunities for work
sieui. ii teas tne story of
the conflict of love with hatred in the
breast bf a woman, who starts on a mis
taken mlRfllnn nf Vonn.A. 1 ,
.,. . ...ai.aiiu:, aim wno
.fvorks the undoing of both the object of :
that vengeance and of herself. Fedora
is a Russian Princess. She believes her
fiance has been foully murdered, and she
goes forth on the trail of the murderer.
Upon discovering him, she falls In love
with him. Her love, while strong. Is not
&o strong as ner thirst lor vengeance, and
Hue gives up to certain death, when op
portunity offers, tho man whom she has
learned to adore. After doing this, and
hefore he has met death, Fedora learns
tnat tne dead fiance, for the sake of
whose memorv she hnrf
mission of vengeance, wronged her deep
ly in jue, ana tnat nis taking on: was but
Just retribution for his misdoings. In tho
light of -this new knowledge. Fedora is
overtaken by remorse at having ruined
the man sho loves. Madly she rushes
forth to try to undo her work and save
his life. She falls. He dies, and she. in
despair, kills herself. '
No pains or expense have been spared
in putting -on the play. Stage Director
Esmelton has given his best thought' and
effort, which fact has come to be a suffi
cient guarantee of results.
tn the part of Ipanoff, Melbourne Mac
Dowell does some of his greatest work.
The role Is a most exacting one, but the
results, when it Is played properly,-are
correspondingly pleasing. Needless to say,
Mr. MacDowell plays It properly, and
a Uttle'more. Charlotte Deane, too, will
have a chance as the lovely but hapless
Fedora, to demonstrate again her fitness
to be called rrrn t In omntlnnnl TL-rvW
Other members of the company are like
wise happily cast.
.Fedora" Will bft onn nf fhft ritaHnrt ciik.
cesses of the theatrical season, if indica
tions count for anything.
A PERENNIAL SUCCESS.
Cordray's Presents Jule Walters in
His New "Sidetracked'' at Matinee.
The Cordrav mannefmnt nffr fnv nna
week, becinnlne- with
Jule Walters In his new and latest version
of "Sidetracked." which win hn
for one week here, together with the usual
matinee.
"Sidetracked" comes tn Pnrdmv'a Thea
ter this Season with evprvthlnc now nr.
cept the title, and Mr. Walters will not
consent to cnange the title of his piece,
because it has brought him fame and for
tune, and he believe in cstiririno- tn th
bridge that has carried him over. It Is
now more than 15 years since Jule Wal
ters, poor and unknown, mst hii theat
rical bark Upon the sea of theatric ven
ture, tn nis piay ne gives a delightfully
original Impersonation of a tramp, a
knight of the road. From tho verv fl rat
night the play was presented in New
York it was a hit. and there is not a sin
gle city of any sizo In the United States
where that success has not been dupli
cated year after year. Today Jule Walters
is a rich man. and hie nnmo hoc Honm
almost a household word to the theater
goers of America.
This year ho brlncrs tn Tnrtlnn1 nr.
tlrely new production, new scenery, new
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specialties. In order to reach Portland in
time to make the Sunday matinee Mr.
Walters and his entire company wil have
to make a special run on an electric' car
from Seattle to Tacoma at a very heavy
extra expense, but the thing will be ac
complished and tho patrons of Cordray's
Theater will certainly enjoy a fine and
amusing matinee and evening perform
ance. Jule Walters has never asserted
that his piece was a profound one, or that
it does anything but amuse, but whoever
wants a good laugh this week -would do
well to pay a visit to Cordray's.
GORTON'S MINSTRELS.
Famous Blackface Artists to Play at
Marquam Grand Wednesday Night.
Gorton's famous minstroi rnmnoTur will
appear -at tho Marquam Grand Wednes-
uay evening, September 21.
uuiiuna .oiinsrreis nro hi- -nn
j ..v mmxuo
strangers in Portland, as they have np-
yettieu nere on many previous occasions.
tneir performances having always been
classed amonjr the best. Thn nrirHHrm v.i
season of many high-class specialties of a
uuvei ana interesting character Insures a
vuiuunaiite sa.iisiactory and pleasing in
every detail.
Among the notnblp.
setting of the "first part," representing a
Yov 111 -rionaa, wnn the mag
nificent Ponno rift T.nnn tTnl J- 4.1 1
-- m ujt- UilCK-
grourid. Rich and elegant costumes add
suil further to the beauty of this incom
parable stage picture. The entire com
pany is composed of capable performers
each one selected with special reference
to his ability. The comedy, music and
various specialties are said to be high
class in every respect. The press opin
ions in the various cities where this or
ganization has appeared, are of a very
favorable character, and there la every
indication that the performance is all
that It Is represented to be. A grand
street parade will be given by the entire
company at noon.
The advance sale of seats will open to
morrow (Monday) morning at 10 o'clock.
"UNCLE TOM'S CABIN."
Weidemann Will Present, Most Elab
orate Production Ever Seen 'Here.
t,he ,pmplre Theater, commencing
j .V ' - . 1 iU- loaay, tne finest
production of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" ever
attempted on the Pacific Coast will be
offered the Portland public.
.yiunager weiaemann has secured the
faces and wrtlcularly. new and origTnal J William A. Brad yersion, SwWcfc
used at the New Tork revival of the piece
recently, and a corps of scenepainters and
stagecarpenters have been employed for a
weeit in preparing for the great event.
The members of "tho
hearsed steadilv eieh dav nnd
shine particularly in the part selected for
nun. a large numoer or supernumeraries
will be used. Including a quartet of negro
Jubilee singers. A pack of fierce man
hunting bloodhounds, ponies, donkeys, and
u. complete scenic investuro will mark the
production as lavish J the extreme.
Manv theatereonra hnvp nnt YtaA -m nn
portunity to witness a first-class produc
tion ot .urs. &towe"s great purpose drama
for the reason that so mnnv Hmna it i
preseniea DV lnrerlnr pnmnatilea TTVo-
quently Deonle aro hefirrt tn aav that tho.
wouia use to 5ee a good performance of
"Uncle Tom's Cabin," and it was for the
purpose of satisfying this ripmnnri that
the management determined to produce
tne iamous classic nn surh nn n nhnroii
scale. It will go down in history as a
memorable event in tht hlstnrv nf tho
city, and none should miss seeing It. The
saie or seats has been very large and the
wiaest interest is manifested.
"THE BURGOMASTER" COMING.
Pixley and Luders' Tuneful Musical
Comedy the Marquam Offering.
Tho mOSt SUCCCSSful Of thn mnriorn ttih.
sical comedies will h noon nt th -vrQ-
quam Grand Theater next Thursday, Frl-
aay ana aaturaay nights, September 22,
23 and 24. with a snerlnJ mntlnoo Rnttn-Hfi-
when Pixley and tiudnrs1 prpnt Ti'nrlr "Thn
Burgomaster," will be- the attraction. This
merry masterpiece has had longer runs in
the larger cltlSs than any other musical
comedy In the country. The reason for
the success of the piece Is not far to seek.
In the first place, the music is extremely
tuneiui, and there are half a dozen airs
that the auditor can carry away with him
ana wniHtie wun satisfaction to himself.
xno oook is really witty.
Tho cast this year Is a notable one. It
Is headed by Oscar L. Figman as the
Burgomaster: Olga von Hatzfeldt is the
vviiue, ana nas made a great success in
tne Character. Kitrmnn h.as tio.on fpaturpri
as tho "Riirenmncstpr fnr two snnsnns nnri
is saia to oe tne oest .Burgomaster that
has yet appeared in the part. Others In
the large cast are: Charles Sham. Oscar
B. Ragland. Fred Bailey, R, J. Moye;
vieorge -jictussock, iouise cracKett. Har
riett Sheldon, Dorothy Bae, Mae Franklin
nnd tho Rlotora T-nnlrhnrt. Thp phnnio la
an unusually large one. and has been
seiecieu tor us vocai aDiiity as wen as ior
its irnnrt innirs. nn nrnmirnnn ta tho
mnst plnhnratp "The Bunromastpr" hna
ever had, and the costumes are all new.
xne sale ox seats tor tnis important en
gagement win open next luesoay morn'
ing at iu o ciock.
THE ARCADE.
The Girdellers, Famous Head-BaN
ancers and Acrobats, This Week.
There are but few rivals in America
to the sensational act which will be nre-
sented at the Arcade Theater beginning
next Monday afternoon at 2:15 bv the
GIrdellers, two twins who are counted
among the most expert and amazing head
balancers and acrobats In all the world of
vaudeville. It Is riot difficult tn fin
medium nerformers In this lino, nf n-rv
but teams like the Oirdpllers nro far
and far between. Nevertheless the Ar
cade gets them.
A pair of brilliant sketch artlsjtc whn
have tho orielnalltv to bill the team ao
Mr. and Mrs. Hunn will present a sketch
wnicn is all the money as a mirth
maker. Aiding them in their nefarlmis He-
signs of amusing the public will be Billy
Miller, a comedian who Is really funny.
j. wo merry jesters who He awake at
night thinking of novel and attractive
features for their act are McCoy and
Knight, who will introduce some wonder
ful solos on that old and mpinHinna in
strument of the south, the "bones."
Kate Coyle. that ereat favorite nf Ar
cade audiences, will sine a. nir lllitst tn toil
ballad, while the great American bioscope
has secured soma new nnri oninncin
views.
THE LYRIC.
Weil-Balanced, Attractive New Bill
Begins Tomorrow Afternoon.
Having once gained for their house the
name of "the ideal vaudeville theater,"
the management of the Lyric are deter
mined thnt the bill of each week must
keep to this high standard and even ratea
It a trifle. For this week, beginning with
the matinee tomorrow afternoon, a most
attractive offering has been prepared. J.
H. Jackson, known as the acme of "per
fection in contortion marvels, heads the
bill. His stunts are entirely different from
those of the ordinary contortionist, so
much so that the word gives a wrong Im
pression of his strange performance.
Julia Bomaine and Tnm Fltrh are a
sketch team that any theater may be
proua or. nelivean and Roberts have
brought their fca straight from Funny
land. Thomas W. Rav. the T.vrlo'c fn-
mous illustrated song artist, is always In
demand, falvor and u estbrook, singing
and dancing comedians, have a few sur
prises. Stella Ross Is a charm! nr ?jni-
bretto that every one likes from the mo
ment She triDS OUt UDOn tho stntre Tha
vitascope has all the entertaining pictures.
Every afternoon and evening. The per
formances Will be continuous todav- fi-nm
2 to 10:30 P. M.
THE BIJOU.
'Courtship in Japan'' Heads a Bril
liant New Bill This Week.
Japan is on every one's lins lust now.
so "Courtship In Japan." the musical
burletta at the Bijou this week, should
be doubly interesting to every one. The
new bill becins with the matinee fnmnr.
row afternoon. Zinn'a Inramnarahlo rnm.
pany will be seen In all the newest and
prettiest things that vaudeville can In
clude. New and expensive costumes hav
been made.
The only nonv ballet, the six daintv
damsels who have danced and sang their
way straight Into the heart of Portland's
best people, have been retained for an
other week, so great has been the demand
at everv nerformanee. Rprrlnn anrt
Mackin. a famous sketch team elewhero
have a new skit, "The Major and the
uenerai.
For new music, all the latest w Vnrtr
musical hits have been brought out for
the pony ballet. As usual this week the
Bijou bill will be replete with light, at
tractive music. Everv afternnnn an.l
evening. Continuous' today.
THE STAR.
The Loretta Twins, the Sensation of
the Vaudeville World.
The greatest vaudeville programme, bar
none, that has ever been presented at the
Star Theater, will be shown at that lead
ing house for the week beginning on
Monday afternoon. The bright particu
lar stars of the new bill will be the Lo
retta Twins, whose marvelous feats on
tho triple bar have become the sensation
of the vaudeville world. This Is one of
the highest salaried acts ever brought to
the Pacific Coast and It was originally
played to immense audiences at the Crys
tal Palace, in London, England. On ac
count of its high cost, this act has not
heen generally played thro,UB,h,ou$ America
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
"San Toy.''
Of the manv characters whleh ho-i,-.-
created during a very Interesting stage
career, James T. Powers has never had a
part which he liked as well as Li In the
Chinese musical comedv. "San Tnv tuv
Powers will have his favorite role in the
forthcoming presentation of this success
ful nlav bv John C. Ffsher "Snn tv,,.'
will be seen at the Marquam Grand Thea
ter in tne very near future.
"The Hills of California."
"The Hills of California" whJeh h,.
made so pronounced a hit throughout the
country, will soon be seen at Cordray's
Theater. Fjrank. Bacon's Impersonation of