The Sunday Oregonian., January 07, 1906, PART THREE, Page 28, Image 28

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THE SUNDAY OREGONIAX, PORTLAND, JAXTTAET 7, 1900.
there Is no reason why Its, popularity
should' not continue to Increase.
THE now year broughfwlth it a ver
itable swarm .of shows njne differ
ent productions being the week's
record. There was in this assortment
nothing very good or nothing very bad;
just a pleasing sort of go-between lot of
shows which served to fill In the long
holiday evenings very pleasantly. None
of thorn had any complaint to make
along the line of patronage extended
thorn by Portland. Five of the nine were
put on by the Marquam mostly comic
operas or musical comedies. "When
Johnny Comes Marching Home" ushered
In the now year before an audience that
filled every scat and nearly all the stand
ing room. "The Yankee Consul" played
to 'big houses the succeeding two nights,
and while the company had some claims
10 merit, their show came a little bit
high at 51.50. The Rosclans, who served
up old favorites at popular prices, gave
.feuuu idiuc ior me money, ine company
was small, and carried no scenery and
little costuming, but there were enough
good voices to carry it through. The
Marquam's offering for this week is
George Ade's successful musical comedy,
"The College Widow." Monday, Tuesday
and Wednesday. Every seat in the house
for the opening night had been sold Fri
day before 6 o'clock.
The Belasco offered "The Late Mr.
Tompkins" as Its closing bill. This farce
comedy drew good houses all week. While
the Belasco closed last night, there are
prospects that the house will be opened
shortly: at least it is known there are
a number of managers after the place
which is likewise known to be on the
market. '
The Baker did well with the "Drcam
!?m urlcs,q.ue show, and for this week
Mil offer the "Innocent Maids" Com
pany. The Empire presented two shows
successfully. "A Fight for Millions" and
il5 i he Be"S To,L" For th,s wk
the melodrama of Western life. "At Crip
ple Creek," will be the bill.
"THE COLLEGE WIDOW."
Henry W. Savage Offers George
Ade's Record Comedy at Marquam.
George Ade's "The College Widow"
comes to the Marquam Grand Theater to
morrow (Monday), January 8. for an en
gagement of three evening performances.
matinee Wednesday afternoon.
i no College Widow" reveas faithful ob
servation of life, truthful analysis of
character, and some of the other qualities
that may distinguish a playwright.
The play is a clever satire on college
education, a speniic transcript of life on the
campus, owing Its interest and entrance
ment to a thorough familiarity with the
every-day life of the modern college. The
stage presents a series of impressionistic
Fn.eu.-nes ui rouaents, or professors and. of
others, who contribute to the social life
of the up-to-date academic grove.
It shows us the old-fashioned president
of the obscure denominational college,
who feebly protests against subordinating
brains to brawn. It puts before us the
evolution of the yokel, who is whipped
Into shape .by his fellow-students. It in
troduces to us the town constable, who
flatters himself that he can put a stop
cock on the exuberance of youth.
Incidentally. Mr. Ade shows us that he
can limn and color a girl-athlete that men
will travel far to see. It is as a creator
of types that Mr. Ade Is most, successful,
and "The College Widow" abounds in
them, and each contributes something, if
not to the development of the plot, to the
density of the atmosphere or the pointing
of the satire.
And with the same skill with which he
worked up the element of suspense In
"The County Chairman." which had Its
climax in the election returns, he leads us
through the feverish moments of the
great contest on the gridiron, playing so
j successfully on our emotions that we be
come partisans of Atwater and almost
shout 1th joy when Bolton saatcfees vic-
l fern rm- '"OiMtff
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V. kMMmP- St i-.-'':'-' ' lSlTPM I Q j ally call for stirring Incidents and rapid- i
tory from defeat. It Ls a great play, and
it ls well played, though no member of
the company wins distinction.
Among the twoscore players required for
the production of this play are Dorothy
Tennant, Kathcrine Nugent, Adeline Dun
lap, Lida McMillan, Elsa Payne, Mildred
St. Pierre, Georgia CroBs, Florence Cam
eron, Frederick Truesdcll. Walter 'Walker,
Daniel Baker, Nell Moran. George Ober,
Edgar Halstead. Laurence Wheat, Ray
mond Chase, Ernest B. Carr. Otis Turner,
Robert Mackay and others.
"THE INNOCENT MAIDS."
Clever Burlesque Company With In
teresting Title at the Baker.
T. W. Dlnklns' "Innocent Maids" In
two spectacular burlesques called "A
Night at Newport" and "The Diamond
Palace," in conjunction with a large olio
of specialties, will be the attraction at
the Baker, starting with the matinee this
afternoon and for the coming week
While the name "Innocent Maids" .Is
familiar to. most burlesque lovers, the
company Itself Is entirely new. and the
entertainment full of fresh features and
everything calculated to amuse. John F.
Burke plays the leading comedy parts
In the burlesques, which are pronounced
by ever' one the brightest on the road
this season. Mr. Burke, formerly of the
Burke Brothers and "Wise Mike," Is
one of the most popular comedians in
the country. Manager Dlnklns has sur
rounded Mr. Burke with an excellent
company, and nothing has been left un
done to make the show the best in the
wheel.
Jovial Ed Markle. a burlesque favorite,
is a close second to Mr. Burke in the
number of laughs he presents. Others
who will be seen in the comedy as well
as In vaudeville numbers, arc Eugene
Jerge, illustrated songs: Deonzo and El
liott, comedy acrobats and barrel jump
ers; Miss Lida Dexter, the statuesque
blonde: Aleene and Hamilton, the origi
nal Ginger Girls, and Markle and Moran.
comedians. Over a score of beautiful and
shapely ladies will take part In the fol
lowing magnificently-costumed numbers:
Golf girls, plantation girls. Samoan num
ber, chefs and kitchen maids. Salvation
Army, flower girls and Adonis number.
The other matinees besides today will b
the Wednesday bargain day, now so pop
ular, and Saturday, which, as usual, will
be the last performance of the company
In Portland.
LAST DAY OF BELASCO CO.
Farewell Performances Todny of
"The Late Mr. Tompkins."
Today ends the career of the Belasco
stock company, which has played In
Portland for the past 32 weeks. The
closing- attraction is "The Late Mr.
Tompkins." This is a rousing- farce
comedy, with one continuous round of
laughter. The play is considered one
of the best on the American stage, and
with reason, for it produces a steady
stream of laughter.
During Its long career in Portland
the company has given this city plays
which could not be duplicated in the
East at the price.
In 'The Late Mr. Tompkins" the
stock company will appear in the most
hilarious comedy it has been their priv
ilege to present. There Isn't a mem
ber of the company who does not have
a good and telling: part- This means
that the Belasco company will end Its
long existence with a laugn. "The Late
Mr- Tompkins" will give everyone
complete satisfaction, if laughter Is
what you want. There will be two
performances today, a matinee and the
night performance. After the perform
ance tonight the Belasco will disap
pear from the theatrical history of
Portland.
"AT CRIPPLE CREEK."
E. J. Carpenter's Thrilling Slory of
Western Mining Llfc at Emplrel
The fires or romance-have not yet been
extinguished In the great mountains and
plains of the West The spirit of free
dom, the wide expanse of territory, the
plcturesqueness of the mountains, the
quaintness of the natives and the general
atmosphere of romance all tend to la
spire. It was such an atmosphere that
inspired Dramatist "Hal Held to $ write
"At Cripple Creek," which had such a
remarkable vogue when It was produced
for the first time. Mr. Reid studied na
ture, with the result that he succeeded
ia piscine upon the stage, real fiesta and
! blood characters whose prototypes are to
be found In every mining camp of the
West today. Add to this a very fine pic
torial elaboration and there Is little cause
to marvel at the great success of "At
Cripple Creek." which has added a large
measure of fame to that which has al-
reauy ueen gajneu oy .Mr. item.
Tills drama tells a simple story of love
and Intrigue, and the surroundings natur
ally call for stirring incidents and rapid-
i itv of action. Life In the Rockies ! full
of dramatic and scenic possibilities and
the author has made the most of them.
The first act is laid in Martin Mason's
den of Iniquity, which he styles the
"Temple of David." Here Mason has
been making a practice of luring young
and innocent girls. Belle Gordon, a young
womnn from the East, falls Into his
clutches, but she Is rescued by Joe May
field, a miner, aided by his faithful friend,
a Sioux Indian. Waketah. Then follows
a series of dramatic Incidents which call
for the best acting ability. Some of the
most stirring incidents Include the efforts
of the villains to flood Mayfleld's mine,
the "Last Dollar," and trap the helpless
victims: rescue by Waketah of Little
Tattoo, who has been hurled from a cliff
by a murderous Mexican:, the death of
"Dynamite Ann," a reformed victim of
Mason, and the denouement.
A full equipment of handsome scenery
Is carried for the production of "At
Cripple Cfcek." and the cast is a re
markably strong one. containing many
names of prominence in the theatrical
world.
This favorite attraction will be pre
sented at the Empire all the coming
week, starting with today's matinee.
PROFESSIONAL CONCERT.
Portland Musicians to Give Grand
Concert and Vaudeville Show.
The Musicians Mutual Association. Lo
cal No. SS, A. F. of M-. comprising all
the leading musicians in the city, both
In and outride of the theaters, will give
at the Marquam in the near future a
grand orchestra concert of 50 musicians,
directed by Mr. Edgar E. Coursen and
assisted by Mrs. Rose Bloch Bauer, so.
prano: Mrs. Walter Reed, contralto: Mr.
Frank RIchtcr, pianist A monster vaude
ville performance will be given Immediate
ly following the concert, presented by the
leading features from the four vaudeville
houses in the city.
MADAME MODJESKA.
Famous Actress at the Marquam Tills
Week on Her Farewell Tour.
Beginning Thursday night. January
11. Madame Helena Mojeska. supported
by an excellent company of players,
will, begin an engagement of three
performances.
The opening bill Thursday night will
be Shakespeare's dramatic tragedy.
'Macbeth"; Friday night. Shakespeare's
delightful comedy. "Much Ado About
Nothing: Saturday matinee, "Mary
Stuart-"
From the vlndlctivcness, hatred and
hardness of heart of "Lady Macbeth'
to the asperity, affection, wit and
witchery of Beatrice Is about as far a
step as can be taken In the realm of
dramatic literature. At a sharp angle
from these Is the nobility and pathos
In the- life and death of Mary Queen
of Scots. None but a truly great ac
tress could so completely satisfy the
Ideals ef each of these characters as to
leave It an open question as to .which
role shows her at her bast
It Is flttlag, then, that Xejeski. who
has sounded the deepest note In each
of these 'characters, and whose por
trayal of ea!h has been called perfec
tion, should have selected as the reper
toire of her farewell testimonial tour,
the plays In which they occur, "Mac
beth." "Much Ado About Nothing" and
"Mary Stuart."
This assures all who see her this
season, whether they ever have seen
her In the past or not, that they will
enjoy her splendid art at its best.
The advance sale of seats will open
next Tuesday morning. January D. at
10 o'clock. .
LOUIS JA3IES COMING.
Celebrated Tragedian to Present a
Splendid Repertoire at Marquam.
The coming engagement of LoulsJamcs
at the Marquam Grand Theater. January
IS. 19, 30. has assumed the appearance of
a dramatic festival, for. upon the sug
gestion of Calrin Heillg. Mr. James has
consented. In addition to presenting his
big revival of "Virginlus, to offer per
formances of "Ingomar," "Richelieu"
and "The Merchant of Venice." his most
successful delineations next to "Virgin
lus." The first time Mr. Jaaies played Ingo
mar was In 1S76L to the Parthcnia of Mary
Anderson, a performance considered at
that time one of the most successful In
their ropertoire. and, while several Par
thcnlas have come before "the public since
then, there has not been one performance
of Ingomar given to equal tho masterly
performance of Louis James. His Riche
lieu is too well known to necessitate in
troduction, suffice to say, his Richelieu
Is said to be the most accurate portraiture
SKAMAX. ADAMS AND ROGERS. THIS
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of the crafty statesman since the days
when Edwin Booth was in the zenith of
his glory. Of course. "Virginlus" will be
the piece de- resistance of the repertoire,
for as Virginlus Mr. Jnmcs has no rival,
far less equal.
The supporting company is. headed by
that sterling young actor. Norman Hack
ett. who will be remembered for his splen
did work last season with Sothern-Mar-low,
and prior to that for several seasons
in the support of Mr. James. Other play
ers conspicuously in evidence are Charles
Stedmnn. Harry C. Burton, Arthur-H
Young. Milton Nobles, Jr., Aphle James,
Tcreae Beagle and Anna Marie Schaefer.
Each production will be sumptuously and
accurately staged and costumed.
COMING ATTRACTIONS.
Noted Humorists Coming.
Jerome K. Jerome mention the
name and at once are recalled the
hours of unalloyed pleasure spent sail
ing In fancy up the Thames with "Three
Men In a Boat" and Montmorency or
following the vagaries of thought of that
delightful Idle Fellow, or taking a peep
into stagcland to spy out what humor
may lurk behind the scenes. The peo
ple of Portland will be pleased to
learn that final arrangements have
been consummated, and this popular
English author, accompanied by the fa-
mous humorist and writer, Mr. Charles
Battel Loomis, will be heard In an en
tertainment before long In this city. It
is possible that the entertainment may
be given for the benefit of a well
known charitable Institution, the full
particulars of which will be made
known through the columns of this pa
per in a few days. At present both
these authors are in Canada, where
they are meeting with great receptions
and honors.
A Popular Leading Woman Coming.
After "At Cripple Creek," the Charles
A. Taylor Company will return to the
Empire for a week's engagement, pre
senting "Her Marriage Vow," a strong'
play of modern society life. This com
pany I3 the one that opened the Empire
this season, and In which the charming
and dashing young Alleen May made such
a popular hit as "Queen of the Highway."
Mira May made many friends and admir
ers duiing those two weeks', and they will
no doubt be more than glad to know that
she Is going to return again. The name
of Charlie Taylor attached to a company
means that, it Is the best melodramatic
organization It -Is possible to get together.
Alcazar Beauties at the Baker.
These burlesque companies appearing at
the Baker certainly have some most al
luring names. After the "Innocent
Maids come the "Alcazar Beauties,"
who open the week starting next Sunday
matinee. Few if any of the companies
appearing here this season so far have
proved a disappointment, and almost
without exception, patrons have felt that
they have got more than their money's
worth. One thing sure, burlesque has
become so popular In Portland as to al
most become a- fad. and as long as clean
shows . and attractive bills are offered
HARMONY TRIO AT THE STAR.
HAWAIIAN'S AT THE STAR.
Today Is Last Appearance or Quintet
New Bill Tomorrow.
From 2:30 to 10:45 the performances at
the Star today will be continuous- This
will be the last appearance In Portland
of the Royal Hawaiian Quintet, of vocal
ists and instrumentalists, who have
proved such a strong- drawing card at
the Star durmg the past week. Today
also closes the cosmopolitan bill, which
contains representatives from Ireland.
Mexico. Germany. America and the
islands of the Pacific
In selecting the vaudeville bill for the
current week, which starts with the mat
inee tomorrow afternoon, the management
has exercised that care and judgment
which has resulted in this theater present
ing so many superior entertainments.
For Instance, the peerless harmony trio.
Seaman. Adams and Rogers, will carry
the big type on the programme. These
melody-makers have In their repertoire
All the Latest and best musical oroductlon3
I of the country, and every song Is a hit.
The Aldeans are horizontal bar experts,
who. Instead of confining themselves to
the cut-snd-dried feats of similar gym
nasts, brighten It with rare comedy work.
Billy Hlnes is a monologist. Hines is
satd to be in the forefront of American
funmakers, and won that distinction be
cause the stories he tells are not asold
as Noah's Ark. They are new-latil at
every performance, and are warranted to
provoke a laugh from the most hardened
critic.
Fred Haydn has been styled the Con
certina King, and he promises to demon
strate his right to the title by manipulat
ing the Instrument In a manner that no
one except Joe Cawthorne can approach.
Vardaman comes as an impersonator, and
his act is something different from the
regulation impersonations. "What Is more,
his imitations are practically perfect. W.
E. Hartford will sing. "Where the Silvery
Mohawk Flows." the new song you have
heard about, and the Staroscope. will give
a stirring picture called "Tl)e Deserter."
MERRY MANIKINS AT GRAND
Last Performances or Amusing Act
Today New Bill Monday.
It Is a marvelous performance that
Walter Deaves' merry manikins have
given at the Grand during the past week.
These marionettes dance, sing and per
form acrobatic feats, cakewalks and give
a mixture of miniature vaudeville and
extravanganza, with a ballet of VI fig
ures. The act is really' a feature. This
and the other big acts, such as Gilbert's
one-ring circus, will appear for the last
time today, when the performances will
be continuous from 2:30 to 10:45.
Commencing tomorrow afternoon, the
Grand will present a fresh list of attrac
tions. The Four Leondors. society acro
bats, have the place of honor. These
acrobats do their task in evening dress,
even the women appearing in party
dresses. Those who imagine they have
seen everything in the gymnastic are
promised a surprise from the Leondors.
"Ragtime Liz" is the appealing title
of the sketch presented by Marshall and
Lorrane. This is a composition conslst-
ng of equal parts of fun and singing.
Their songs are fresh from the factory,
and their Jokes are originated on the
spot.
Miss Elaine Forrest is a coiorature so
prano, the first that has been heard In
a Portland vaudeville theater. Miss For
rest is a recruit to the vaudeville stage
from the comic opera organizations of
New York. The Lamonts are musical
kings, and will introduce instruments
such as have not been seen here in the
past. They are artistic "musicians who
add just enough comedy to tone up their
act.
Figaro manipulates clubs. As a twirler
of the clubs he has few superiors. The
act is neat and attractive. Master Har
old Hoff will sing the latest Illustrated
song, and the Grandlscope will throw
on the curtain one of Edison's newest
conceits in the moving-picture line. As
will be seen, the bill is replete with ex
ceptional features.
PANTAGES' COMEDY BILL.
New Playhouse Announces Carnival
of Fun for Ensuing Week.
A great all-feature comedy bill is an
nounced by the new Pantages manage
ment for the ensuing week. The best
comedians of the Pantages string have
been summoned here, and will put their
very best efforts Into making the comedy
bill of this week an undivided success.
Heading the carnival of fun will be Biff
and Bang, the famous knock-about come
dians, who give IS minutes of rough
hous.e comedy that has sent many a per
son into hysterics with laughter. While
comedians of ftote. they arc Incidentally
accomplished acrobats, else they never
could succeed In throwing themselves and
each other about as they do. Flood and
Hayes are another good team of acro
bats and comedians who have a clever
act. The Hazlltt trio, juvenile come
dians, serve up a milder form of comedy
which Is none the less effective. James
Mark, the eccentric comedian, has an
Inimitable monologue act. Bobby Boyle
and the three Georges are likewise past
masters in the art of making ' people
laugh. Sandwiched in amidst the fun.
Leo White, the popular baritone, will sing
a new Illustrated ballad, and the bio
graph will show a thrilling film pictur
ing the Russian horrors.
Today the grand holiday bill will be
shown for the last time. The feature of
It are the five Ashtons. who have one of
the most remarkable acrobatic acts on
record. The moving pictures have never
been more thrilling. "The Train Wreck
ers" being among the most expensive
dramas ever enacted on the biograph.
BEHIND THE SCENES.
Mary Penfleld ls the happy recipient of a
letter from Prince Louis of Battenberg con
gratulating her on a play which she recently
completed.
Arrangements are being- made for Kjrla
Bellow to play Armand to Sarah Bernhardt'
Camilla at a single performance in New
York next Spring
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Virginia Drew Trescott. under the personal
direction of Joseph Shlpman, will open on
January CO In a new and elaborate production
of "When Knighthood "Was in Flower."
Some time ago an Italian theatrical news
paper offered prizes for three original Dlays.
Four hundred and twenty-seven manuscripts
were sent In. Over 10O have been admitted
to a second reading.
Alfred Sutro will cross the Atlantic In or
der to be present at the first performance of
his new four-act comedy. "The Fascinating
Mr. Vanderveldt," which takes place in New
York on January 22.
Charles Bornhaupt writes from Paris that
he has unearthed a European novelty for
vaudeville which promises well. "This 1?
"Kosta. the man with the revolving head."
who comes here from Vienna.
Nance O'Xell's New Zealand tour, though ar
tistically fine, was not the brilliant financial
success anticipated by the management. Trw
tour closed at Auckland on November 13
with a performance of "The Fires of St. John."
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Robert B. Mantell has announced that he
will produce Stephen Phillips' "Nero" next
season. He will also play "Loufa XI." Wolsy
la "Henry VIII." "Jack Cade," Mathlas ia
"The Bells" and "Becket." the two latter se
cured from the Irving estate.
"Aunt" Louisa Eldridse. according to her
will which has been filed In probate, left
the bulk of such property as she had to her
sob. Preston Eldrldge; her daughter. Lillian
E. Ryan, asa her sister, Josephine Harwood.
There are also small bequests to both of her
grandchildren. Mrs. Ryan, tro'des her
mother's stage, wardrobe and certaia. jewel,
receives all the; "manuscript, plays, tho
music aaa written parts belonging to each.''