The sun., 1890-01-14
NEW THINGS THEATRICAL.
VARIOUS OFFERINGS OF NOVELTIES
LAST NIGHT IN TOWN.

Crane HnA = ConEouisI Part iu " The sssa-
tor"-MaateII Revived "The Corslean
Brothers," and julia lEarIowo Played
In "InEOnar"-A Fresh Burissque.
When William H. Crane stood In an
oratorioal attitude on the stage OF the Star
Theatre last night, In an impsrsonation OF q
United States Senator. every spectator was re-
minded of william ]. Florence as Bardtoell
Siote and John T. Raymond as Mulberry Sellers
But there was no plagiarism in the authorship
OF the newer character, and no imitation in the
portrayal. Senator Hannibal Rirers was q
breezy and booming Westerner, with some Of
Slote's unotion and more Of Selerss
vim. but with stalwarE intellectually which
placed him above them In the respect OF his
observers. Mr. Crane gave to him the aspect
OF n village lawyer who farmed II. too. or OF a
rural journalist who was peculiarly fitted for
service as Chairman OF a county fair committee
on big apples. He was distinguished for force
and celebrity. and altogether was a captivating
fellow, whom the audience liked very much.
and who will be sure to make q wide and last
ing friendship with the public.
The comedy which made its 1rst appeal for
q New York Judgment was Tho Senator"
by tho late David LLOYD. with some work Of
completion done by Sydney Rosenfeld. Mr..
Lloyd took for theme tho famously protracted
Armstrong case. which, as everybody familiar
with Congress knows. comprises claim aris-
ing out OF the war OF 1912 The dramRtist had
been a Tribune correspondent in Washington.
In fixing upon Senator for the central char
acter In his play and politico-social life at the
capital for his scenes and incidents, he took
ADVANTAGE OF ample observation. His drama
would be like the work of a phono-
the sf nf to make accurate and
result Of the deceased authors effort, abetted
passages. and by an uncommonly spirited per-
tormanoe. was q success quite ,uneqnivocaL
Ns th Maappy d@e
potent. There were young Washington
among the characters, and the quartet
were entertaining In creation and representa-
tion. Jennie karsner was q foolish young wife.
astray in her sentimental tendencies. Lizzie
Hudson Collier was q acontrastingly honest girl.
Jane Stuart was an oddtty in ingenious and
original but very expressive words. Georgia
Drew Barrymore was humoromsly audscious
running dangerously CLOSE to offensive, ior-
wardness was great. She was Enthusiastically
favored by the pleased audience. and when
there seemed to be reluctance on the part Of
Mr.. Crane to let her 90 In front Of the curtain
for her honors tumultuous demonstration
sem semi @S biage took notion to reward Miss Stuart
similarly. and the uproar Of applause. above
which arose outcries Of her name. lasted until
at length Mr.. Crane led her out. 1t was then
evident that an Interrupted change OF dress
had delayed her RESPONSE. and, as the come
dian shook her hand In congratulatory way
that looked sincere he was acquitted Of
jealousy.
The comedy was commendable as TO almost
all it's members. They imparted o saving Vi
yacity to scenes which would have been ruined
BY. inanity: This was true especially OF an
Cabinet Secretary. and Of another act In an
ante-room Of the Senate during a session. The
action was broken and diecursive. the en-
frances and exits unconscionnbly frequent.
and ANYTHING but excellence In the players
denced In the case of one actor whose inability
puzzled and amazed the audience. But no
mishaps hindered the prosperity OF Tho
Senator"