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a monarchy. 1t was Louis XII who re-
pelled against his own father, and whose
crueltles and craft brought into existence
the famous League of the Public Good, -
originated by the Duke of Burgundy.
The army of this league cornered Louis
like rat, and could have crushed him in
ms palace, but by cunning he actually
induced the enemy to disband on the
strength OF a treaty granting all they
asked, but which Louis from the outset
intended to throw 20 the winds as soon as
he was once moro free, and for which he
gave no guarantees of good faith. He
was the father of Charles VIII. known
as The Affable," who WAS as amiable.
affectlonate and gentle as his father was
cruel and pertidious. Louis, though so
passionate. tyrannical and crafty, did
more than all who preceded him tor
france, encouraging printing, establish
ing the first postoItlces III France, found
ing universities. introducing manutac-
lures, developing mining, building fine
roads and canals, strengthening the mer-
chant marine and making his Govern
ment respected at home and feared
abroad. 1t is the character Of this re-
inarkable prince which is portrayed in
the tragedy Mr.. Keene will tonight
interpret. In doing SO he has achieved
eminent success, and to-day no tragedian
more capably presents the character Mr.
Aeene is supported by a company of
strength and long experience. 1t includes
Frank Hennlng, Julius Scott, John Han
non, Ihos. X. Eagleson. Carl Ahrendt
Edward Curtis, Edwin Phillips, Ford
keinhart, Benjamin Howard, Hugh Nc
Kay, HarwoOd Andrews, }. J. Cum
mingS, Charles Sands, Miss AlbertZ Sal
latin, Miss Henrietta Eaders, Mrs. S. A.
Baker, Miss Hannah Bailey and Master
Sargent. Tomorrow afternoon at a ma
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acter, and Tomorrow night Richard III.
At the Metropolitan Tbeater Saturday
evening Gus. Heege, a Swede, will pre-
sent his own dialect play, on Yonson. -
Having seen two acts Of the play, we are
prepared to say that Mr.. Heege's dialect
IS as easily understood, and as musically
rich, as was that OF the mistaken actor
who played Ole OleSon here some time
ago, uniutelligible, cold and harsh. The
play is by no means a superior one, but it
IS rafting low comedy with a
sensational scene-the breaking up
of log iam-that is original :,
well worked, thrilling and realistic.
There are some very humorous scenes in
the comedy, some really pathetic passages
and some exceedingly ludicrous situa-
tions. Heege sustains the title role, that of
an apparently dull and witless Swede-a
North Dakota lumberman-but really a
keen, big-hearted and courageous fellow,
excellentiy. The long and successful en-
gagement Heege filled in San Francisco
recently speaks of the popular verdict
concerning the entertainment the play
gives. In the Heege troupe is Miss Annie
Lewis, comedienne as sparkling and
versatile as could be desired; stout
woman, Sadie Connolly, who, as an am
bilious landlady in search of a husband,
proves to be one of the quickest women
on foot who has ever danced or posed in
farce comedy, and who chases Yonson
up ladders and through lofts as if she was
but feather-weight. In the company
also is a superior male quartet. Seats
will be Oh sale at usual prices tomorrow
at $3.50.