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refuge in Steve Brodie's saloon, has reason to
suspect the burglars, and also dlscov-
ers that they are in communication with his
rival. He sees them drive off with the cab,
but Is prevented from giving chase by the
arrival Of the police, who have been informed
Of his whereabouts by the rival. Steve
Brodie prevents him from being arrested and
then goes with him after the cab. Brodie
and the reporter arrive on Brooklyn bridge
just after the burglars have thrown the girl
into the river and fed. Brodie jumps from
the bridge and saves her. He lands with her
at a pier, where he Is joined by the reporter
and the old farmer, who proves to be the
rescued girls father. The reporter is again
nearly cornered by the police, but the farmer
leads them off on a false chase. The re-
porter's rival sets fire to the watch house in
which he learns that his intended victim is
recovering from the effects of her river eX-
perience, but Brodie ascends to the second
story and rescues her. The proof Of the re-
porters innocence and his rivals guilt Is
thus forthcoming at the proper time and all
ends happily for the well-dese rving.
AS this brief recital Of the story indicates,
the production of ION the Bowery' requires
an uncommonly fine scenic equipment. 1t is
pictorial in the highest degree possible to a
play Of its kind. John II. Young has never
excelled In ingenuity and effectiveness the
wonderful Brooklyn bridge scene that he de-
signed and painted for o the Bowery," at
the order Of Managers Davis and Keogh.
Another scene that Is unique on the stage is
that representing Steve Brodie's curiously
decorated saloon. The pier scene is the most
elaborate scene of Its kind ever built and the
fire is as realistic and exciting as a stage
fire can possibly be. The outdoor Bowery
and Chatham Square views when shown out
side Of New York must make any New
Yorker homesick, so true to the actual are
they.
To make ION the Bowery'' as many-sided
an entertainment as possible, a number Of
very amusing specialties are rendered by the
comedy characters, and these are in every
case appropriate to the nature Of the play.
Theatergoers of every class will find plenty
to thrill or amuse them In ION the Bowery."
At the Creighton, one actor-author, starr
ing in his own play, has made a strong bid
for a share of popular favor, and another,
already established in the esteem Of the
public, has done what he could to strengthen
himself in his position. Mr.. Hal Reid. al
though his merit as an actor and as a writer
Of plays suited to his own abilities has not
received the recognition during this engage
ment which 1t deserved. has made friends
with Human Hearts" who will keep him
in mind against his next coming. One does
not look for greatness in dramatic repressn-
tations Of this kind, nor, indeed, after many
unsuccessful quests, in many more preten-
tious efforts; but excellence such as Mr..
Reds will not always go unrewarded. and
has in ii possibilities of development which
will not stop at Human Hearts"
Mr.. Royle's new play was discussed at
some length Immediately after its first pre-
seEtation here. II was well liked by the
majority Of those who saw 1t. although the
warmer welcome was reserved for the older
favcrite, Friends" 1t Is not impossible
that this company may play a return en-
gagsment here in the spring. when Mexico"
which doubtless will have been shaped into
more perfect symmetry by that time. will be
offered once more.
A telegram received yesterday by a friend
Of Hans Albert announces the intention Of
that fine violinist to return to Omaha. He
has been seriously i'll on the Pacific coast,
and has been visited with various other and
unmerited forms Of Ill luck. He will be
gladly welcomed to his former home, where
there are many who recognize his genius and
know him for what he is.
The orchestra at Boyd's continues to de-
light the public. under the intelligent direc-
ton OF Franz Adelmann. The violin solos
Of the leader are a feature Of nearly every
performance. and there are a few who sit
In front who derive more constant pleasure
from this source than 10 Afforded them by