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TUE SUNDAY OREGONIAN, PORTLAND, FEBRUARY 2, 1903. to adjure them to Improve. He talks gently to them, "woos them." he say, "as one would woo a woman." One actor In the new company which is playing "The Grand Army Man." tried again and again to read a line as the author-producer wished. Davjd Belasco was patient, but -at tach reading his habitual sadness depened. He thrust his hand Into his pocket and drew out all that It contained, a dime, and placed It on the table before him. and said:-. "Now. try once more. If you read the line right, this time you get that." Thus adjured, the, actor tried. lavkl, Belasco nald no word. .but the dime went back Into his pocket. He always tries to spare-the actor's feelings. ' When he has found It Impossible for the actor to read a SAVED BY HER WIT which is a guarantee In advance that the French Stock Company have a vehicle this week that will meet the popular requirements. In these days there aro no train roo ters worth mentioning, aside from Pull man porters, but in other times the train robber was very much of a nuisance: The train robbers worked in gangs and were constantly pursued by the detectives, sheriffs and other officials. In the play at the Star one of the principal train robber gangs of the country" Is intro duced and the unfolding of the story shows how they were finally run to earth and punished. The play abounds with realism and sensational situations. There Is not an instant when the thread of the Charles Emerson Cook, -with an excep tionally strong company and all the gor- geous scenery, costumes and mechanical and electrical effects that contributed to the great success of the piece during its long New York run. will be the attrac tion at the Marquam Grand for five nixhts only, commencing Tuesday even ing, February 4; special matinees, Wed nesday and Saturday. The prima donna of the company is Cherldah Simpson! who has for tne past three years held a similar position with the Savage forces. The story of "Red Feather" is one of unusual interest. It is that of a con spiracy, which reaches a sudden and successful climax in the last act, to excellent supporting company will be the attraction at the Heilig Theater, Four teenth and Washington. - This happy combination will be seen In De Koven and Rankin's delishtful comic opera suc cess, ' -Happyland." This production's claim. as a real comic opera will be found in its genuine brilliancy of witty dialogue and catchy music Mr. De Koven has supplied a opening number which is clas sical o a high degree requiring a sym phony orchestra for proper portrayal. Many of the following numbers are of that jingling, captivating kind that makes you .want to whistle or sing. The story is fully in keeping with the excel lent music and does not consist of a mass of Interpolated puns and stale gags: actress of rare 'ability, both in 'make up and delivery of her lines. - CHARMING GRACE GEORGE. dancing act, his apparel changes color every few moments, but what causes the change? Mysticus alone knows. You will want to see this act.. Cal Stewart, and troupe, will put on . a lively" comedy.' "Uncle Joe on the Bow ery."' Stewart, by the way. Is the leader fci the rube comedy buin?sa. He is the original of the "Yankee Rube" phono graph records. Herman and Race, comedy acrobats, are, a lively brace of clever comedians. They come from the Bast, ' demand a good salary and are sure of making good. Clever Actress AA'ill Present Sardou's "Dlvorcons" at Heilig Next AVeek. One" of America's greatest actresses, Grace George and her excellent company of . players will present Sardou's play, "Dlvorcons." at the Heilig Theater for three nights beginning Thursday, Feb ruary 13, with a special matinee Satur day. .The following is taken from ihe London, England, Iillustrated News of June 22, 1907: Sardou's famous comedy "Dlvorcons," deserves the heartiest of welcomes. Cy prienne is for the first time played In England by an actress. Miss Grace George, who is at once a young woman, a pretty woman, and a comedienne. Actress Disarms Thief by Dis- play of Confidence. IN STAGELAND. Llineas he has written It, he has often said: "Well, well! How did-1 come to write such a stupid line! We'll. change It! There, now. BECOMES HER PROTECTOR Paul Armstrong has new - satirical French' Apache Shows Friendship -t for Woman Whom - He, .Was ..About to Attack but Was ''. Prevented by Utisc. . k. , v- (1 I?' Vv u - "Ther1 ain't a scratch ner a pimple on him. He's sound and kind. A lady an he'll stand without hitchln'." Scene from "David Harum," at the Baker, deacon a "hoss." story is broken. Of course there is comedy scattered through the play as nlso a liberal share of heart interest. At charming and dainty love romance is woven into the more exciting plot so: that "The Train Robbers""" has everything in It to make the kind of a play that is most in demand. Special scenic equipment will be pro vided by Manager R. B. French, and the play will be appropriately costumed. The company will be augmented for the oc casion and a splendid performance is assured. FRANK DANIELS AT THE HEILIG Kunny (Ymrilian In Victor IIerbcrt'9 Comic Opera Thursday Night. Victor Herbert and Harry B. Smith with A. N. C. Fowlor, a new writer, are re sponsible for the new comic opera. "The Tattooed Man." that Frank DanlnTs, -under the management of Charles Dilling ham, brings to the Heilig Theater. Four teenth and Washington streets, for the tirst time next Thursday. Friday and Saturday nights February . 7,' S, with a Seeial. price matinee on Saturday.' The scene is laid In Persia, wher Opera comlque can happen in charming ori ental fashion, and Victor Herbert is said to have imbued true oriental coloring in to his inimitable melodies. Mr. Daniels plays the role of Omar Khayam, Jr.. poet, astrologer and descendant of the famous maker of quatrains, although, as Omar explains "1 lis ancestor is not to blame." An evidence of his birthright Is his fond ness for a' "Jug of Wine" (anywhere and everywhere) and "Thou" in the shape of Jila, lovllest of the Persian court. Omar undertakes the government of Persia in the absence of tho Shah,- and the much more difficult matter of the detaching of 3-olla from her Bedouin lover, and the arrangement of the amatory affairs of his one dainty daughter, who perposes to marry a young American matinee idol. Add thereto the fact that Omar's for tunes are mystically liked with those of two tattooed men. and that Jealous opinster is in Irritating pursuit of him, ftnd tho opera and role should tit Mr. Xaniels liko a glove. He enters in a palanquin "that has every convenience except running water," he sings of his ancestor, and makes a curtain speech in ills own familiar and unique manner. The composer is said to have been gen erous with his musical gems, for report says that song hits and delicious dances permeate the piece. Charles Dillingham has surrounded the star with a cast which Includes Julia Brewer, Louise Sylvester, Norma Kopp, William Panforth. Gilbert Clayton, Harry Oeston Clark, Nance Bonvllle, Harold Russell and a beauty chorus. The ad vance seat sale will open at boxoffice of the theater -next Tuesday, February 4. at 10 A. M. "RED FEATHER" THIS WEEK Will' Open Engagement Tuef-day Night at the Murquam Grand. "Red Feather," the comic opera by Reginald De Koven. Charles Klein and rv VERSA FELTON AT m 4 overthrow a usurper of the throne of the kingdom of Romancia and restore the rightful sovereign. Chief among the plotters is a mysterious free-rider. Red Feather, whose identity is unknown un til it is tunefully revealed, in strict con fidence to the audience. On this Charles Klein has strung inci dent and dialogue and action which make an entertaining book. There is comedy in plenty; the fun runs clear through the two acts, and there is Just enough sen timent to give relief. The lines are bright and the jokes are said to be youthful. The lyrics of Mr. Cook are witty, brilliant and fit the music. De Koven's music would, however, carry any libretto. It is f 1 5 i. ...... X;' ... Jiff THE GREAT SELLO, ASSISTED BY MME. KGLLO, AMERICA'S FOREMOST JUGGLERS, AT THE GRAND. reported to be In his best style, sharply original and characteristic. DE AVOW HOPPER - COMING Celebrated Comedian AA'ill Present "Happyland" at Heilig Sunday. Beginning next Sunday night, February 9. and continuing Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday nights, February 9, 10. 11, 12, with a special price matinee Wednesday, the celebrated comedian De Wolf Hopper, together with Marguerite Clark and an -.i i THE LYRIC THEATER. X kin drive him as well as' a man, this week. David sells the Every feature of both the book and score bear the ear marks of originality a fact for which we all should be thankful. A large company of artists Is re quired to properly portray the dif derent parts of the opera. The porduction Is complete in every de tail and an attraction of more than or dinary merit will surely be the case when "Happyland" visits this city next week The advance seat sale will open next Friday, February 7, at boxofnee at the theater at 10 A. M. 'Dream City" Coining to Marquam. In "Dream City," a genuine novelty In ' theatrical entertainment, has at last been found. Edgar Smith has written In his happiest vein and h,ls dialogues and lyrics literally bubble witu wit. Victor Her bert has done nothing .better in the whole course of his musical career and his mel odies are perfectly wedded to the lyrics. Such a book and such music naturally require Interpretation by the best artists Lltle Chip and Mary Marble are cast for the leading roles. - "Dream City" will be seen at the Marquam Grand In the near future. "CHARLEY'S ALNT." Return of a Great Play to the Baker After Four. Years on Shelf. The production of "Charley's Aunt" at the Baker has eagerly been waited for. and all indications point to a sen rational week when K again comes to the front. It has been a long time slnca so much interest has been shown in a play so far ahead, and for weeks people have been asking for It and when it Is to be played. It Is now definitely announced for the week fol lowing David Harum. and that will make It begin next Sunday afternoon, February 9. Of course Howard Rus sell will play - the bogus aunt, and Mina Gleason the real aunt, and Wil liam Dills, who was also in the orig inal Baker production of the piece four years ago, will appear in his old part. "Charley's Aunt," which belongs to Charles Frohman, was withdrawn from stock for nearly four years, and Its return has met with Immense suc cess all over the United States, where every high-class company Instantly seized it. "AS TOLD IN THE HILIaS" Play of the AVlld Places to Follow at the Empire. One of last season's favorites at the Empire was the beautiful play, "As Told in the Hills," and the announce ment of Its return will bring many pleasant recollections to the minds of many. It will follow "Peck's Bad Boy," and open next Sunday matinee, February 9. "As Told In the Hills" Is different from most dramas 'in the important matters of story, staging and acting. It is a plausible tale told in an in teresting manner, and Is presented by company of conscientious and cap able actors. Miss Dorothy Grey, cast In the principal female . role. Is an Sr J J 7 PASSION PLiAY TODAY. Great Pathe Film at Niekelodion "Showing the Life of Christ. ' Thousands of people have taken advant age of the opportunity to see the won derfully lifelike pictures of the crucifix ion of Christ which are being shown at the Niekelodion, every afternoon and night. These moving pictures por tray the last scenes in the greatest tragedy tho world has ever seen so real istically that the audience is wonderfully Impressed and leaves the theater with a feeling of awe. It is a great lesson, and no one should fail to attend one of the exhibitions. The price Tf admission for these great pictures Is 10 cents. ,. CHEERFCL BILL AT THE GRAND Araudevllle Programme This AA'eek of Novelty Acts and Sketches. Cheerful vaudeville is the specialty . of Sullivan &. . Consldine and the firm, through its agents, its circuit the longest in the world and backed by millions, is able to secure the best acts obtainable. These are seen week after week at the Grand, for the Grand represents the high-'; est type of refined vaudeville in this coun try. The past week there has ibeen a great programme and the coming week promises -of showing .even-a better -one. There wiH be novelty acts, several cpm i ody sketches, plenty of comedians and. singers and dancers. This is real vaude ville. Those who are familiar with vaudeville have heard of the Great Nello, although he has never visited this section before. Nello is a Juggler and is to be the new headllner. Nello will be assisted by Mme. Nello and the two combine to give a jug gling exhibition, on novel lines, that will surprise the most blase. For the special added attraction the management announces Gray and Gra ham, in their comedy creation, "The Bell Boy and the Military Maid.". Speaking of military - maids, . there will be Minnie Middleton's Military Maids' quartet. This latter Is an act of artistic merit and is one of the most polished -and fascinat ing musical acts that have drifted from the effete East to the appreciative, WTest. The girls are good looking and they know how to sing. Their costumes are new and well-fitting,' so that the quartet pleases both ear and eye. . . . , r Horton and La Triska 'have "The Mes senger Clown and the Human Doll." There Is nothing old about this act and it is considered a four-time winner wher ever seen. The doll part is said to sur pass Phroso, who was almost perfect. Glenroy; and Russell also have a comedy act, "At Casey's Reception," with a laugh every minute. Bdwen Erothers are song and dance artists, . giving a refined -spe cialty. There will be a new illustrated song by Joe Thompson and a new moving picture. Here is -a bill that cannot buC please the amusement-loving public To-day ends the last' of the current eirter talnment, he.aded:by. the Eddy. Family.- . ATTRACTIVE ACTS BOOKED. Pantages Secures Fine List of Brand-New Features. Even it you have not seen the mar velous Florenzo troupe at Pantages this week, there' is little doubt but that vnu have heard people talking ahout them. to see the reats performed by these re markable people is to disbelieve your own eyes for a moment. Some of the things they do seem altogether beyond the realm of possibility. The three mu sical Kuhns have proved another big drawing card of the past week and the bill throughout has been good. Music, - burlesque and lively- comedy combined in one act will be the whole some feature of the new week, especially when it is- taken into account that the producers of the act are the famous Col by four. Their vocal and Instrumental work has made them a reputation as broad as the country and the imitations of famous bandmasters given' by one of the number has made the greatest kind of a hit. , Something novel and pleasing in the comedy quartet line is the act put on by the U. S. Four. These performers are ex-soldIers and their act Is picturesque. as wen as civerung. How does Mysticus 'change the " color ing of hie clothes, hat and gloves right before your very eyes without you dis covering tho secret? Mysticus has pux zled the whole country. He is very care ful of his secret and works only on a boxed stage, so that not even the etage hands- can have any chance of learning his processes. While doing a singing and , - - ..-.. --...' -:--' .'. ' -I. v:': :iJ'W.:-'. ' .: &t- '' :'jtf: ' Jf 1 J- . m- "' . " jf" "'' " ''''' '' :'"';-"' t " j'' :-:-L-' :' ' ' -' THE FOUR COtLEYS, Ml SIC AX, ARTISTS, AT PANTAGES- THIS WGRS. i ilxi CHERIDAH SI-IPSOX,." AS "RED . GRAND comedy, "Society and the Bulldog." run ning at Daly's in liew York. "Miss Hook of Holland" has scored a hit in New York as it did in London. London Is still raving; .oyer "Mrs.. Wiggs of tne uaooase -aicn. - The newest Charles Frohman venture In New York Is a farce - from the French, called "Twenty Days In the Shade." v - ' Kolb & Dill iave Invaded New York and are said to be doing well at the Circle Theater in their new piece. "Lonesome Town." ' Dorothy Bernard has created a very fav orable impression in kos Angeles, where she is appearing as Ingenue with the Belasoo Stock Company. " Gaston Devore's success. "U Sacrifice." will be given an American production by. the Bhuberts. It Is on a successful run at the Theater Anlvlne, Paris. - ' - . W. J. Locke's "The Beloved Vagabond." wlll;he used as a starring vehicle by Walter Whiteside, who will be under the manage ment of LiebJer H Co. . Viola Allen's new play. Imported from London, and called "Irene Wycherley." Is proving one of the few successes of the present New York season. - Margaret Mayo has sold the Western rights of her new play.- "Commencement Day.!' to John Blackwood, who will give It an qarly production in California. . ' -' :- r- Sir Conan Doyle's new. melodrama, the title, of which has not yet been made public, will he the opening attraction at the Princess-Theater. London, when the change of policy Is inaugurated at that popular house. , , . . . Pauline Phelps and Marlon Short, whose Joint work n "A Grand Army Man" calls for. high pralsa. are to collaborate on a new play which will probably be produced this Spring by David Belaaco. 'Miss Maude Adams.' can place her latest creation,- Chicot, the young poet-hero of "The Jesters." alongside iier other exquisite hoy masterpieces, L'Aiglon and Peter Pan. They make- a remarkable trinity of this actress art, in which the Joy, buoyancy and radiance of youth are embodied in three different but equally fascinating ways. ' Ethel Barrymore is in the second month of her successful engagement at the Hudson Theater, New York. The popularity of her new play. "Her Sister." is as great as ever. Tbe value of a human interest story to the stage Is convincingly demonstrated In the great and lasting success which "The Thief" has achieved at the Lyceum The aler. which ha passed its 150th performance in New York. . David Belasco. the genius of the American drama, never scolds his players, never raises his voice from Its pleasantly low pitch FEATHER," AT . THE THIS WEEK. MARQ.UAM you read this better of course; it is a better line." He works practically without rest and- without- sleeD. Since he came to New York a penniless boy, 25 . years ago, he has never been out of his studio or his theaters for four days, except when the neuralgia penalty Is laid upon him for excessive work. "People" say to 'me'.'Rest Rest " he ex claimed. "I can't rest while there is - any thing to be done. I promise, but I rest by working? for me work is rest." .. . Some -of the most successful actors are the greatest savers. Francis Wilson, who started not so many years ago as a mem ber, of tho variety team of Mackln & Wilson, at $15 a week each, now Is worth close on to a million.- And all he has was saved out of his salary, for it is rarely that an actor engages In outside ventures. Frank Daniels is another actor who has saved his money. -Daniels is. noted for his extreme- frugality and ; it. Is ' said, of him that he built his country home at Ryev N. Y.,. out of tbe stqnes that were part of an old fence, partly because lumber would have cost him a good -deal more and also for the reason that stones do not require an annual coat of -paint. George Cohan makes a lot of -money and saves all of Tt that he can. Cohan Is said . to have closet on to a hundred pen sioners relatives, former friends and others who ' have been commended to him as de serving. -At one of the resorts in Colorado there live six consumptives, all of whose expenses are paid out of the profits of this popular actor and playwright. Eddie Foy saves his money and recently built himself a Summer home near New Rochelle. . N. Y. This he calls the "Foyer." E. H. Sothern saves most .of what he makes and is re garded as one of the wealthiest men in the business. Joe Webber is a great patron of 'the- savings banks, wherein he differs from his one-time partner. Lew Fields is not so careful of his money. Nat Goodwin earns and saves a lot of money, and so does Louis Mann. Among the actresses. Ethel Barry more stuffs a lot of her earnings into her saving's bank, and Maude -Adams likewise is frugal in her habits. Lillian Russell, how ever. Is not so thrifty. ... . 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Rheumatism, Lum- bigoi pains and weakness in the back, rpaae or kidneys, pains around &e Ever, pleurisy, swelling of the oizts and pains of all tcai. tix application of R id war's Ready Relief will afford Tatarriiaie ease, and its contin aed use for a few days effects x permanent core. FO R 60 YEARS! ' Tfce vremt. rmrmti-rm Pw of this min.rkmblti rmMir I... K.n i. "i T.rlTknnr ?L hoau,d. of home. thr.aKboat the world. RADWAY'S RfcADY RELIEF SfS&Si "oZ-ZgHSSS r?Tdr. sjjw C- Srw erlI No. B.1T.) Sold br PARIS. Feb. 1. Mdllc. Berengrre.- who plays the part of Mdlle. d'Ormsixe, the personirication of persecuted innocence-, in VL'Affaire des Poisons." at the Porte Samt-Martin Theater, has been the heroine In an interesting adventure.. The iactress has a flat in the Buttes Chaumont district, and in -order to get home she has to traverse a rather ugly quarter. Hav ing missed the last omnibus tho 'other nlgbt, she started -to walk home, and was followed by a . very unprepossessing in dividual. -. The man evidently intended to rob Mdlle. Berengere, but she. did not lose her presence of mind. She reflected a moment, and then turning resolutely around, approached him, and with a voice that did not betray any tremor said, "Ex cuse me for troubling you, sir. It fright ens me to be quite alone in this deserted neighborhood. : You are evidently a highly resectable person. Will you be so kind as to escort me to my door?" This appeal had its effect on the num. who was greatly flattered by the con fidence thus reposed in him by a smart and pretty woman. Whatever mis chievous project he might have enter tained , disappeared from his mind. He had been frankly trusted by a total stranger, and he would prove himself worthy ' of this confidence. He gladly consented to escort the actress, and they chatted as they walked along. ' He acknowledged he was an Apache, and told his name, which is a famous one among those people. It was Cyrano, and Mdlle. Berengere, on her side, ac quainted him with the fact that she was an actress. They discussed theatrical and oilier uittiivia iu&i:mti, n: .rv i n. lvj i,- tiding to his companion that the sight dt bloodshed grieved him, and that he never plied his knife unless he felt compelled to use it. When they had reached the door of Mdlle. Berengere's dwelling ho took his hat off gallantly, and. while bidding her farewell, he dropped a hint that he would be only too happy to go to the theater some evening with his young woman for the purpose of applauding her. The actress asked for his address, which he gave, and so they parted. The next day he received a couple of tickets, and that same evening he turned up at the theater, correctly dressed. In company with a good-looking girl, who was stylishly at tired. . They were conducted to two excellent places, and on the following day the Apache sent Mdlle. Berengere a bouquet and a letter. In which he told her that if ever she was seriously threatened in the course of her expeditions at night she could speedily disarm her assailants by Informing them that she, too, was "Cyrano's young woman." KILLED BYBR0KEN GLASS French Woman Stabbed by Piece of Cab Window. - PARIS. Feb. 1. (Special.) 'A youncr and pretty woman, Mme. Menard, who had been divorced, has just met her death in a peculiar manner. She had taken a c4b, and the vehicle was pro ceeding at a rapid rate when the driver tried to pass a cart laden with 6ars of Iron. Some of these bars happened to protrude,' and the cab having come into contact with them,. Its occupant was thrown forward by the shock, at the very moment when the glass of tho window in front of her was smashed tt atoms. ''' When the cabman alighted he found Mme. Menard lying sunselesn on the floor, and she was borne to a neigh boring druggists' shop, where every effort was made to restore her to cotii sciousness, but in vain. Tho poor wom an was dead, a piece of tho glass hav ing stabbed her like a dagger in fie heart. S THE SYSTEM OF CATARRH worst For
