The times., 1897-03-28


dramatic one, ana has been declared by
New York critics to be one of the best pieces
OF dramatic work seen IN this country for
many gears. Among the members Of the
excellent company are Louise ThOrndy ke
Bolccicault, Grace KiHbaIl, Nanette Com
stock John T. S ;lliyau. Frank Burbeck,
Max Figman, Leslie Alien and Edmund y.
Lyons.
At the Academy of Music. for one week.
commencing tomorrow night, the attrae-
tion will be "In BIZzOura," possibly the
greatest play written by August Us Thomas.
This is the piece made famous by Nat G.
Goodwin, who cleared $40 900 with it
the first season. Its success everywhere
has been phenomenal, crowded houses being
the ruIeevery where. Thecornpany present.
ing ''In MIZzOura' this season is one Or
rare exccllence, every member being par
tieulaTly adapted for the character nc rep
rcsents. The company was rehearsed by
the author, 50 that most perfect perform
anee ought to be given. A carload oe
scenery, furniture ard properties is car
ried by the company, thus insuring COM
piete production. The scenery was painted
from sketches made by the author at the
points in Missouri where the scenes Of the
piece are laid. The story OF the piece
is founded on facts and the characters ii
the piece were taken from life, the origi-
nails being aeuuaintances Of the author.
Saved From the sea" will be seen To-
morrow night at the Grand opera House
for the first tine in Washington. TIE plot
OF the piece ceRters around Dan Filing
hi rr-Sfs vi : an
unknown TO herself Dams mate, SurIy
Jim, loves her, and hates Dan because
he won her love They 90 to sea one night
in their fishing smack. and Jim. frenzied
with drink. given him Dy The villain, the
cousin OF Nancy. VITO wishes 70 secure
the fortune. ties Dan to the mast and
leaves him To be blown to pieces in the
ship, in the bold OF which he has placed
blasting cartridges The mine Is laid and
the match lighted Dan, however, is saved
by his wife and friends, who arrive IN
time to get him from the vessel before
the explosion takes place. The ship scene
is a beautiful and thrilling effect Tho
glade in the woods in the second act, With
the wea kened bridge, finishes witba strcng
sensational effect, where Weaver, III his
efforts t. escape the police, ruSheS ca tts
bridge and is precipitated into the rtvine
below 1t is under The management OF
Mr.. william Calder. who has given Us Tbs
Span Of Life" Northern Lights &c
A good speciality company has always
| been a strong drawing card in Washing
| ton. especially in a tbeater where ladies
| and children are catered To, and therefore
there is good reason TO book the BilOu FOR
| hig week with -.Darktown After Dark -" ="
| The fact that the oliO is hung together by
| a plot strong enough TO keep the audience
! in fits Of laughter should not detract from
| the performance, and the name OF Dan
| Sherman at the head OF the list completes
| the proofs that the show viii tot be found
! wanting Furthermore the announcement
| that Charles Gibbs. the mOnOtOguist, is
| with the troop assures thin people that if
| laughter is fattening the BiiOu during the
| coming week will be an excellent subStt-
tute for patent medicine. Mr.. Gibbs was
for three years a familiar ii cure M London
| music halls and his droH and unique
manner never failed t. take. Two seasons
with M Aunt Bridget only added 20
| the success attained hy the comedian until
| today he : probably at the head Of the
| cOlured funmaktrS OF this continent. W
| Carson Buchanan. Ben Allen. Dick Miner.
| the Pavue sisters, John and jess, and last
| but not least Il cake walk make up the
| roll of weII-known artists with the com
pany. There viii be four matinees during
the week.