The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-05-04

tween acaess and author for an early rro-
du-uon az this play In America next SEA-
son. and II the deal u contaminated Miss
Davenp0rs viii make . most pretentious
production OF this play. IL Is said to be .
strong and picturesque drama. requiring Q
most lavish expenditure 10 mount il A.
Miss Davenport has also acquired the
rights to Theodore" her next seasons
venture win require the services Of . large
organization. and two cars will Be required
70 transport the scenery.
Rider Haggard Il for once to Be- piticd on
account Of . dramatixed version Of his
Jess" on the London stage A correspon.
dent writes that In the process Of preparing
il for the artifcialties OF the foothshts ali
its beauty and most Of it, power have bean
eliminated.
The chief character In Hoyt's new play
viii b Texas Congressman Who has his
first experience OF political and Washing
ton life. He goes to congress with very
patriotic ideas. but soon becomes demoral-
he'd A '.coon" politician figures in the
play.
A provincial manager has hit upon .
paying Improvement on the opera glass
slot scheme He charges 50 cents for IN
evenings use of glass. Then" he says.
with delightful candor. elf an opera glass
Is not returned We make 10 cents
Mrs. John Drew has finally completed
her company for the production Of Ruck-
stones famous comedy, Married Life, - In
which she viii appear in one of her most
celebrated character impersonations, Mrs.
Henry Dove.
Tho Frenchman" is an ampiified and
improved version Of Monsieur" Mr..
Mansfield has introduced good deal OF
news business into the part, and the play
has met with unusual success during the
stars tour.
The Hanlon Brothers are among the
richest managers in the country. They
have made the most Of their money out Of
"FantasmA" Next season they are 10
tempt fate with new spectacle.
The new play which Wilson Barrett pro-
duced q few days ago in Philadelphia,
What Woman VIII Do written by
Bright and Jerome scored an immediate
and unqualified success.
Emile La Croix and Josepha Crowell are
engaged to create two OF the leading parts
with Nellie McHenry in her new piece,
Lady Peggy" which opens in May for .
trip to this Coast
Corinne closes her present season k1ay
IL. in Brooklyn. Her next tour begins in
September and she will come to this Coast.
This, it is said. is the best season the little
star has had.
After Sarah Bernhardt appears in this
country, Abbey and Grau will take her 20
Brazil, and tour Of the greater part OF the
two continents viii be arranged to occupy
two years.
Doctor Bill" the three-act comedy now
running successfully at the Avenue the
alter. London. has been purchased by Dam
lei Frohman for presentation in this coun-
try.
Lila Vale. leading lady OF the s.Shenan.
doah" company. has retired from the stage
to marry Mr.. Sam King. of Buffalo, .
young man with yearly income Of $30,-
600.
D'Oyley Carte has bought mp IN old
West End theater in London, and after
complete renovations will open il in Octo-
Der as The Burlesque.
Kate Vaughn has accepted an engage
uctAt lIOku Augustus xAoxIASs anu WILL k0I-
aake tho paths q comedy to renew her old
triumph as dancer.
Louis Aldrich has made . genuine hit in
1.-THE Editor Manager Palmer has
arranged for its production early next
month in New York.
Mary Shaw's new play deals with . see
ret Of high politics. in which notable per-
sonages of Prussia and Denmark have to
figure.
Rose Coghlan has new modern society
drama by Louis Ludovice and Francis
Reinau, which she will produce next ssa-
son.
Wesley Sisson has retired from tho A.
n. Palmer theater forces, and will next
season manage on his own account.
Mrs. Annie Yeamans will join Edward
Harrigan's company again when he opens
his new theatar in the autumn.
Edmund Kean" Is to be deferred BY
Mr.. Mansfield until another season.
Harry Davenport has been engaged for
the Edward Harrigan company.
There isn't song in Hoyt's new charac.
ter play, "A Texas Steer"
+. c. Mosley is engaged by Louis James
for next season.