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lhe Wpndcrfut Science
, of the twentieth tetury
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gators of Magnetic Healing in this ntv
le Mrs. A. 11. Hart, graduate of the
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Ocn. Lew Wallace, the author of the
Celebrated novel of "Ben Hur," was be
lered for many years by actor and
manager who thought they saw In the
; novel material for a dramatic presenta
tion, but Gen. Wallace steadily refused
aii applicants and stated that , when a
scenario could be shown him that would
solve the apparently almost unBurmount
bla difficulty presented by the action of
the story, that then andthen only would
be even consider such a proposition.
,The late Lawrence Barrett at one time
thought that he had solved the problem
and nearly succeeded In persuading Gen.
Wallace that the dramatization was a
possibility, but the stage mechanism in
those days had not been brought to Its
present state of perfection, and , when
they came to work out the details of Mr.
Barrett's scheme It was found that a
proper presentation was an Impossibil
ity. It remained to Messrs. Klaw ft
Erlanger to solve the most difficult of
all theatrical problems.
They were assisted by the most ex
pert theatrical mechanics to be found
In th,ls country and after experimenting
for many months, a way was found to
product the Illusion of the chariot race
and the "Star of Bethlehem." It was
then discovered that a dramatist was
needed. One who not only understood
the requirements of the stage but one
who could sustain the high literary char
acter of the novel. After a consultation
between Messrs. Klaw & Erlanger, Jo
seph Brooks and Oen. Wallace. It was
unanimously decided that in William
Young they would find a dramatist capa
ble of carrying out their Ideas that
Mr. Young succeeded Is best answered
In thewords of Gen. Wallace, written af
ter seeing the first performance of his
play.
"After nearly 20 years of reluctance to
have the scenes and incidents described
in my book. 'Ben Hur,' translated to
the stage. It is with a spirit of consider
able relief that I am able to make ac
knowledgement now that final acquies
cence was not an error, yet I do not re
gret the hesitation, because I doubt, If 10
years ago, theatrical Invention and inge
nuity had reached a point where ade
quate production of 'Ben Hur' could
have been made within the limitations of
a stage covering an area of 40x70
feet.
"I was firm in my conviction that the
crucifixion of the Divine presence could
have no place In a drama of today, but
aside from this I foresaw almost un
surmountable obstacles, theatrically
speaking, In the meeting of the Wise
Men with the 'Star of Bethlehem.' the
chariot race, the gallery scene and the
treatment of the miracle scene.
"The religious atmosphere, too, had to
be preserved, and the greatest Jealousy
exercised in the general treatment of the
theme In order not to Jar the sensibilities
of the Christian community which had
given its greatest support and encourage
ment to my book.
"Nothing has been spared In the'way i
of painstaking preparations and
have called to their assistance a corps
of expiTta In the various departments to
give a complete and artful presentation
to the play. I am particularly gratified at
the tact and sensitiveness displayod In
the treatment of religious episodes and
feel that at last the characters depicted
In 'Ben Hur' have given life and
movement without profanation of any of
the attributes ascribed to them in my
book. It was after consultation with
devout- Christian friends and neighbors
that I consented to this, believing if
properly done e great moral lesson might
be shown. As I said at the outset, I
feel tonight after 20 years of waiting, that
no mistake In this respect has been committed."
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, osco houses. The company did well in
Its week at the Seattle theatre in 8e,it-
' tie, and leaves the Northwest with the
well wishes of the theatre-going public,
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. "A OEITTUSMAir OT rXAHCS."
.'In the third act of "A Gentleman of
France," which was the vehicle Intro
ducing James Nelll and his excellent
company to a Portland audience again
last night at the Marquam Grand, Mr.
Nelll engages In a sword combat with
six hireling assassins, and It is one of
the most realistic reproductions of a
battle to the death ever portrayed at a
local playhouse. The scene has become
Justly famous wherever the stage ver
sion of Stanley Wryman's thrilling ro
mance has been witnessed, and contains
all the elements to key up the interest
of the audience to the highest pitch.
Harriet Ford has dramatized the ac
tion of the' play around the two leading
roles. The other characters are for the
most part supposed to wear rich court
costumes well, talk little and act ac
cordingly. , A very entertaining ele
ment of comedy is supplied by John W.
Burton' as Simon Fliex, as servant to
Marsac.
James Nelll Is forceful and very
pleasing as Gaston de Marsac, but his
portrayal Is not as full of dramatic fire
and well-developed action as he achieves
In the lighter parts. In the climaxes he
was thoroughly convincing, and the au
dience evinced its appreciation by con
stant curtain-calls.
Edyth Chapman gave the role of Mile,
do la Vire a beautiful Interpretation.
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JBENNETT SOUTHAKD EKERmAIRL CO,
"A Gentleman of France" will be pre
sented for the last time this evening.
President Howard Elliott of the North
ern Pacific and his party will have
boxes.
Mrs. Robert Morris (nee Elsie Es
mond) tendered a theatre party to nu
merous Portland friends at the matinee
this afternoon. .
COMPANY SEEKS DAMAGES.
Because of the delay which resulted
In postponing the opening of the Neill
company at the Marquam Grand from
Thursday to Friday nihts. Business
Manager Edwin It. Nelll will sepk to
recover damages from the Northern Pa
cific Railroad company. Mr. Neill
claims that the delay was entirely due
to negligence, and he wants a sum pro
portionate to the amount he .claims to
have lost by missing the performance.
WANT LOCAL CHOBXTS GXRX.S.
A number of local maids may accom
pany Mason and Mason In "Rudolph and
Adolph" as chorus girls Jf they tvy out
to the satisfaction of the management.
Several of the bevy of former beauties
have met with misfbrtune, two lost their
voices, one sprained her, ankle, another
her wrist, and naw the company Is six
girls slioru "at course, wo will not
take any one who has not the consent
of her parents," said the manager.
CUT DOWN ADVERTISING.
The Theatrical Managers' association
has cut down its advertising in the vari
ous publications by Just one-half. Where
they formerly ran a four-column "ad"
they now take a two-column "ad." The
same economy is displayed with regard
to all advertising. The association held
a meeting on Thursday evening, but
transacted only routine business. Meet
ings are subject to a call from any
member.
SIGNS TOB NEW PART.
Julius Adler received a letter today
from Charles Wyngate, formerly of the
Baker and Nelll-Morosco companies, and
his many friends here will no doubt be
pleased to hear that he is in perfect
health. He is with Nat Goodwin's com
pany for the part of Dcmetrium in "A
Midsummer Night's Dream' which will
be produced in Boston next week.
"MR. PICKWICK." '
De Wolf Hopper is said to have per
sonally selected every player In his "Mr.
Pickwick" company the attraction at the
Marquam Grand theatre next Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday nights, Novem
ber 23, 24 and 25, with a special matinee
Wednesday.
The costumes are from drawings of first
edition book Illustrations approved by
Dickens himself; the scenery is a serieB
of color pictures painted from photo--
graphs of the original Pickwickian scenes
in rural London. Mr. Hopper engaged
those he thought were the best for the
Dickens types. The cast is the same as
that employed all last season, Including
the three months' run on Brottdway. The
Mr. Pickwick of tho cast Is of course
De Volf Hopper, the same jolly Hopper
whose starring tours in -"Castles in the
Air," "Wang,' "El Capitan" and "The
Charletan" made these operas famous.
Sam Weller Is interpreted by Dlgby Bell.
Tony Weller fa in the hands of Prank
Belcher. Alfred Jingle, the character hit
that long ago gained fame for Henry Irv
ing, la done by Louie Payne. Arabella
Is impersonated by Marlon Field, who has
appeared In grand opera and as Cecilia In
"The Show Girl' and In Lucile in "The
Wedding Day." Polly Is played by dainty
Marguerite Clark, who gained fame In a
night in this character when Mr. Pick
wick was first produced.
The Mrs. Bardell of the Dickens classic
Is Laura Joyce Bell's Idea of this noted
Pickwickian character. Mrs. Bell Is the
wife of Dlgby Bell. Miss Wardle Is cared,
for by Miss Vivia Ogden. Mr. Winkle Is'
represented by George Chapman. Mr.
Snodgrass comes In the person of Au
gustus Co'lleti, and the Fat Boy is Guy
ISartlett, whose stage fat,, unlike that of
Mr. Hopper, Is genuine flesh. Mr. Wardle,
Rachel father, is Intrusted to J. K.
Adams," the stage manager of Mr. Hop
per's production. Others' of the cast are
Frank R. Willing as Mr. Tupman, George
Holland as Colonel Bulder. Genres B.
Williams as Dr. Slammer, John Barry a,
the Landlord. Charles Koman as the
Y altar, yftfuda Taylor as Misa Tomp-
they I In transferring the book to the stage,
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story, omitting only such parts as would
necessitate the representation of the
Savior as a personality; the presence of
the Savior being suggested merely by
shaft of light of marvelous brilliancy.
"Ben Hur" Is a sublime drama, and
the stupendous spectacle has a hold on all
sections of the public in a manner that
has not been characterized In any other
production In the history of the native
stage. While the scenic and marvelous
chariot race and other features of the
stage productions command the admlra
tlon and astonishment of the spectators
the beauty and force of "Ben Hur" as
drama gives a lasting distinction to this,
the most uplifting, sympathetic and ioul
stirring play of this or any age.
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by his subjects. The Bungloo gives It
up In disgust "All right" la his mourn
ful resignation to the Inevitable. It la
worth the while to hear the Bungloo
nlnv variations on "All Rieht."
I Aima Youlln Is the Bungloo'a sister.
ana countess von itaurciai. wno assumes
the rote of the poundmaster'a daughter.
glory In the distinction of being the two
youngest leading song birds on the stage
today. Francla Lleb, tenor, especially en
gaged for this tour, has one of the sweet
eat voices In light opera, and la the latost
addition to the company. Gilbert Gregory
aa the shoemaker and court philosopher
la very funny. George Shlela, the scorryr,
and George McKay, the silent man of the
piece, and Abbott Adams, the sleepy
Jailer form a clever trio. ' Rogulvh
Dorothy Choate, the Inquisitive kid and
Ada Deavea, SlImgufTs wife, Myra Davis,
the beautiful Catherine, a large array
of singing and dancing girls, ar "all
right." The advance sale of seats will
open next Tuesday morning for (he entire
engagement.
"KING Or THE OPTim KING." ,
Those who attend the Empire theatre
next week will have a trip to China
town. Commencing with the matinee
tomorrow (Sunday), with a special holi
day matinee Thursday, Thanksgiving
day, an elaborate scenlo production of
'The King of tho Opium King" will be
given. The scene is the famous China
town of San Francisco. The first act
hows the bay of Sao Francisco, wiHi
the Golden Gate in tho distance, a reve
nue cutter In hot pursuit of a smug
gler's yacht. The second act Is a seme
In the Chinese quarters underground and
allows the interior of an opium Joint.
The third uct opens with a street scene
In Chinatown. A market In the heart of
Chinatown on the celebration of Chinese
New Year's day Is another. In this act
the wonderful acrobatic feat of the
Chinese gymnasts takes place. Forming
a human tower they rescue the heroine
from the balcony of a Chinese restaur
ant, carry her across the stage and de
posit her s.-rfely upon tho balcony on
the other fcide.
' "TOO MTTCH JOHNSON."
Too Much Johnson" Is u roaring
comedy, for the fun begins with the
opening scene and hardly rouses for a
slnglj breath until the curtain goes
down on t.'ie last act. It will be the
attraction at the Baker theatre all wpek.
beginning this afternoon, with a special
Thanksgiving day matinee Thursday.
A wealthy man has been ' -deceiving
hi young wife In order to vhave a pre
text to make periodical little trips out
of town, pretending to visit a sugar
plantation In Cuba, the property of a
friend named Johnson. Finally one day
hla wife and her mother decide to sur
prise him by going along and in a tit
of desperation ho is obliged to carry
out his story, trusting to luck to get
him through, and down to Cuba they go.
A man named Johnson happens to own a
sugar plantation, but not the friend
Johnson he expects to find, and a series
of ridiculous complications ensues.
"TON YU-uOI."
"Yon Yonson" comes to Cordray's
theatre next Thursday, opening with a
Thanksgiving matinee under the direc
tion of P. J. Kennedy. The great scene
of the play'is In the second act and rep
resents most faithfully a log Jam. It
Is one of the most realistic scenes ever
put upon the stage. Mr. Nelse Erlck
son, one of the best baritones in the
country, plays "Yon Yonson" and one
of the features of his performance will
be his singing of Swedish folk songs In
the original toegue. Minnie Sharp plays
the Widow Laf in, and is one of the best
character women in the dramatic pro
fession. Besides these two there are In
the company I. W. Little, Harry Bond,
James C. Mack, Thomaa O'Brien, E. H.
Bandar, Frank Therndyke, W. H. Konst,
J. F. Powers, F. W- Warren, Miss
Helena Rldgeway, Maude Le Page,
Madge Wood, Mae Bennett and the
Lumbermen's Imperial Comedy Four
quartet.
"A Little Outcast" follows "Yon Yon
aon" at Cordray'a theatre, December 3.
"A MILLIONAIRE TRAMP."
"A Millionaire Tramp," a comedy-
drama, with a good plot, comes to Cor
dray's theatre tomorrow, opening with
a Sunday matinee and remaining until -and
including Wednesday evening. Sev
eral years ago a young man in a small
Ohio town conceived the Idea of adopting-
the theatrical profession. He did
so and was successful. He was engaged
to marry a girl of his own town. . Her
parents refused to allow their daughter
to marry an actor. They had naught
against the man, but would not accept
his profession. The young man took
to drink and soon was unable to retain
an engagement with a company. He
awoke at last to find himself a tramp.
Drifting about from place to place he
came one day to a small Indiana town.
There was a little repertoire company
billed there that night. They were
short one actor, so he was dressed up
and put on for the part Hla first en
trance brought him face to face with
the leading lady, his old sweetheart.
This is the story of Lawrence Rusaell'a
A Millionaire Tramp," " " .
'JOHN M. SULLIVAN.
At the Empire. :
kins, Florlne Murray aa Liza, Nellie Vic
toria as Sally and Feljce Robinson as
Sue. ;
Besides thdT principal players there are
50 other persons In Mr. Hopper's com
pany, huntsmen, gamekeepers, seminary
girls, countrymen In a word the chords.
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"The Storks" will be a presented as the I
Thanksgiving attraction at the Marquam
Grand theatre, opening with the matinee
Thursday, continuing Thursday, Friday
and Saturday nights. November 26, 27 and
28, with a special matinee Saturday, with
an elaborate production.
"All- right"
That one little blunt sentence la Im
mense. '"The Storks" might get along
without it but there is aa much fun
crowded into those two words as com
prises the entire humor of many shows
on the road today. Gus Weinburjr la the
"all right" man. He is the Bungloo of
Bakteria, happy land, where microbe of
fun play -upon Its pleasant Inhabitants.
The Bungloo'a puns are not appreciated
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