Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-01-30
CORBET'r AS A CADET
The EX-ChampiOn Presents Els NsH
Play at the Theatre.
DENIES THE FIREMAN STORY.
suyA the Philadelphia Papers Arc
Unfriendiy, and That He IL Done
Injusticc-iic Proposes to Have One
Eorc Fight.
Eorc Fight.

James J. Corbett, bank-clerk, puglnst
and actor, supported by Mckee Rankin
and a good company, was the medium
through which the curiosity OF a large
audience was satisfied at the Richmond
Theatre last night.
Many OF those I'm the audience were
doubtless surprised to see what a finished
ACTOR Corbett. or Gentleman jim" rs
his countless admirers like TO call him,
has become under the skilrul tutorship of
MIR. Rankin. And another great assist
ance to Corbett is The well-conceived
comedy-drama, "a Naval Cadet" that
was expressly written by c. r. Vincent
to display his pusilistic and dramatic
abilities.
Corbetts appearance in the first act
was the signal for applause that almost
took the form OF an ovation.
This feature was continued throughout
the performance, especially When his
lines were at all aggressive.
CORBETT AS AN ACTOR
"a Naval Cadet" is an adroitly-written
comedy-drama, upon a conventional
foundation. The story OF the play deals
with the invention Of an improved ma
chine-gun by a young naval cadet. lie
has enemies. who, by intrigues and the
assistance Of dupes, gain the plans of the
gun. They attempt TO dispose Of them
to the Russian Government through their
agent, but their scheme is frustrated
by the appearance upon the scene of the
cadet, who strengthens his claim through
the all Of an influential friend. The
characters OF an adventures. "A foster
sister and "A maiden
prominent places in the piece.
Mr.. COrbett, as Ned Carneii," a naval
cadet, delivered his lines with an ease
that many experienced actors would
willingly possess. He carries himself
gracefully, and appears familiar with the
role he interprets. Miss A. NJ. b. Caucke
was a lively and piquant Dolly Eaton"
Mr.. Rankin and the remainder OF the COM
pany meet the requirements Of their
roles.
a CHAT WITH JIM
In reply 20 gentle knock upon his
dressing-room door, Corberl invited the
representative of the Dispatch into his
sanctum. There, surrounded by trunks,
various articles of clothing. and hume
rous perquisitss of his makeup sat
the champion OF the arena OF pugilism.
Apologies were made for the condition OF
his room, and the champion continued his
toilet for the third acc COrbett Is not
al present In fighting trim, but glance.
a'C his fine physique almost dispels the
fact.
About feet inches i'm HIS stock
ing-feet, his appearance when standing
erect is prepossessing. The slightest
movement OF his arms meets with a per-
feet action from the other muscles of
his body His limbs are in proportion
to his height and weight
In reply To a question as 70 his final
retirement from the ring. Corbett said
1t was his intention to meet the winner
OF the coming Fitzsimmons-Maher
fight. and then devote his entire time
to his chosen profession-actlng. He
will continue to appear IN his present
playa Naval Cadet'-next season. In
the mean time Mr.. Rankin Is writing
piece for him, in which he undertakes
dual role. impersonatng two Indian
brothers. The play is founded upon a
theme similar to the "Corsican Bro-
TIERS"
THAT PHILEDELPHIA FIREMAN.
what have | 10 say about the re-
cent trouble / had with Philadelphia
fireman." asked the big fellow. "Why,
nothing at all, except that ii Is utterly
false. and without foundation. Do /
look like man who has lust been thrown
down flight of stairs. had his nose
punched. and otherwise dishguredY' he
asked. 4 glance at him answered his
question, for there was not scratch or
bruisc upon his face or body.
He spoke with disgust Of the Phila- |
delphia papers. which, he said, were con-
tinually tormenting him with reports that
were built upon mere incidents. lie al
luded TO his affair with F1tzslmmons
which he said, was an exaggeration.
Just wait until I reach Philadelphia. !
next week" he said. and J will very
likely give the newspapers something to |
write about that won't be exaggerated"
COrbett and his company left imme- |
diately after the performance for Balt- |
more, where he plays the remainder OF |
the week
Coming Of Camille D'AryiIIc.
Considerable interest Is felt I'm the ap- |
pearance OF Camille D'Arvllle and her |
own comic-opera company in Stanslaus
STANCE & Julian Edwards's remarkable |
success. Madeline, or the Magic Kiss" /
which they will present In this city at the |
Academy Of Music Friday and Saturday. l
The success achieved by this favorite |
prima donna has not been excelled by |
any other artist in the comic-opera world. |
Miss D'Arvile is an artist Of many ex-
cellent qualities. being a beautiful woman,
an artistic singer, and a talented actress,
and Madeline" the opera that she will .
be seen in. comes with all the lauIels
achieved by its remarkable success In
New York city for twenty weeks. Its
music and unconventional
theme and interesting story. together with
its humorous situations and incidents
have made 1t the most remarkable pre-
sentation Of this kind now on the Ameri-
Fan stage. 1t Will be presented here with
entirely new costumes and scenery. which
will prove an enhancement to the pro-
iuctlon. Miss D'Aryille has surrounded
herself with a company OF noted payers,
including such excellent artists as George
:. Bonifice, Jr., a comedian who cannot
help being funny: Horace w. Raven
'croft Frank Turner. W. G. Stewart, Miss
Alice Gaiilard, Miss Hilda Hollins. Miss
Maud Hollins, Cute Mcdonald and others.
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