Evening star., 1899-04-15

charged. James Morton, the brother of an
other victim, has enlisted in the army.
Troops are leaving for the seat of war and
James Morton is with them. Martha West,
who is really the discarded daughter or
Colonel Swift. in whose regiment Morton
enlists. becomes a hospital nurse and en-
dears herself much to the soldiers by her
unremitting attention to the sick and
wounded. Three mCntls are supposed to
have elapsed between the third and fourth
acts, when the soldiers leave for and return
from the war. Upon the return of the regi-
ment, it is passing through Printing
House Square, Morton, who has been pro-
NOTED to a lieutenancy for gallant and
meritOrious conduct, is taken from his
mothers arms and arrested by the detect
ives for the murder of Leroy. One of the
most effective and emotional scenes in the
play is the trial of Morton, the speech be-
fore the jury by Colonel Swift, as counsel
for the prisoner, and the thrilling episode
where Martha West proclairps herself to
be the murderer of Leroy. In the fourth
and closing act Martha has a touching fare
well with her little girl, and dies in the
arms of her father from poison taken
while in her cell.
COLUMBIA THEATER. Alabama"
that beautiful stage story of life and love
IN the magnolia state, will be next weeks
Offering of the Frawley company. This plav
presented by the clever people who have
made such hits in 'Trilby" and THE Char
ity BAN will but establish the organi-
zatiOn more firmly than ever in the affec-
tfons of Washington people, and In
crease the nightly attendance at the CO.
lumbia Theater
Already the advance sale for Alabama is
large enough to assure its success from
financial standpoint. while the artistic out
look Is most promising, considering the cast
announced. This includes Burr Mcintosh
as Colonel Moberly, Myron Calico as Can't
Davenport, Harry Casson Clark as the
Squire, Godfrey Stein as Raymond Page
fda rang Mathieg as Armstrong, selene
Buren as Mrs Stockton, Georgia Welles as
Carey Preston, Corinne Parker as Atlanta
and George CASTOR as the old darkey. De-
catur. For the part of Col Preston,
Manager FIawley has a surprise in the
person OF player who has won fame in
the part yet is comparatively unknown
here, He is Charles W. King a veteran
stock actor of the Pacific coast, where he
has won celebrity for his work in lust such
characters. As the veteran J. H Stoddard
originated the role for Washington. there
VIII be great interest in witnessing and
comparing the work of this western actor
with that of our old favorite. Alabama
gives abundant opportunities for beautiful
dreSslnS. both of the stage and the ladies'
from what We have seen of the feminine
taste of the company in The Charity Ball.
II VIII be safe to predict that the ladies will
DO their part, while the house scenic artist
rrederlch Schafer, has prepared three en-
IlreIE new sets, depicting outdoor scenes
amidst the maSnOlias and the roses of the
south These will be recalled among the
most delightful features of this idylic
Drama OF American life and character
"nch mas always been an especial favorite
IN w ashlnSton because We are near enough
TO the scene of the play to appreciate all its
uellcate detail and truthful reproduction of
the spirit and sentiment of the real south
1t seems hardly necessary TO recall The
story OF the play, which shows how q
1anliy, rent asunder by the civil war. is
reunited by the mellowing process of time
and the superiority of the natural affections
over temporary animosities Colone! Pres
ton Is the representative of the old south
broodlng over his loss of fortune and the
uelection OF ms faVorite son to the federal
forces. But his gentle granddaughter Ca
rey, Keeps alive the spark of affection in
the old mans bosom, and at last his cast
OH son, in the person of Captain Davenport.
d 10 nor fthe[h fallroad contractor, is recog-
hlzed and received again at the family
hearth. 1t is a beautiful story of the old
south ana the new, which all will delight to
see Ihe coupon contest for the trip to
Europe Is becoming quite interesting.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE-vaudeyilI will
again be resumed at the popular Grand
opera House at the Monday matinee and
VIII be continued until the end of the sea-
son, on June l. a very attractive bill has
been arranged and will include Annie Rus
selis playlet. ''Dangerfield, 90" In which
she made an unqualified success during her
London engagement last summer and dur
ing the regular season preceding at the
Madison Square Theater, where 1t was pre-
sented for upward of $50 performances II
Will be done here by Miss Minnie Dupree
4heo NJ Brown and JOS. McKever and
promises to be one of the best of the MANY
good comedies given here this season. one
OF the most versatile of the comediennes
on the vaudeville stage, Miss Hilda
Ihonas, IN conjunction with Mr.. Frank
barry, wi present an amusing sketch,
MISS Ambition" Miss Chiridah Simpson
lhe iashins vocalist and pianist, whose re-
cent engagement here with the Ward and
Y q "a. nos .,f . tIEl 6
ance; Welby Pearl Keys and Nellis the
dancing marvels, one of the best of the MANY
dancing acts; Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart
baircw in a unique specially of sand
ana smoke drawings and finger shadow
eraphist; the three nondescripts in a black
lace comedy acrObatc specially: Carnna
r.elli and Lucille, musical comedy artists in
their Fun in Butcher Shop" during
which they Will introduce many freak"
musical Instruments; the Sisters MilIar, in
their vocal and banjo duets and dancing.
AID Chas. Ackly's orchestra will conclude
a thoroughly good program. Matinees are
given every day.
on Tuesday afternoon the Washfneto,
Lodge Is +. o. Elks. will have their an
nual benefit, when volunteers from all the
theatcrs and leading local artists will an
pear In long and very interesting pro-
gram
ACADEMY OF MUSIC-Black Patti
(Airne. SiSsieretta Jones) who for several
S''io past Hto Won lNc highest lyric hOnOrS
on the concert stage, and who is endowed
with marvellous voice, sweet in quality
ana OF extensive range, has abandoned the
/ concert stage in favor of comedy. yaud.-
Nilie ana opera. This great singer is the
star of The Black Patti Troubad0urs nm
! ofSanization comprising fifty celebratnd
artsts, which will be the attraction at the
Academy of Music next Monday night
and which is said to be the most imposine
aggregation of colored performers ever or
Ss>nized. "
Inc stage entertainment offered by this
company IS attractive, sensational and
novel 1t embraces comedy, burlesaue. hal
iet' vaudeville and opera, presented with
appropriate scenery. elegant and COSTLY
costumes, and all the stage SURROUNDINGS
! requisite for perfect and artistic ner
lormance- AT Jolly Coney Island'' ts tbe
utIe OF a merry and laugh-provoking sLit
Whlch serves as a curtain raiser and We
hlcie To give free reign to the COMMENCES
! comedy and singing forces This trsves+v
| Is followed by great vaudeville olio and
selections from the varioiA standard grand
ana comic operas. In the operaric Clio
STACK Iatti has great opportunities 20 dis
play her wonderful voice. She sus+ains
the principal sclo roles Of THE Gran5
Duchess, Carmen" bohemian Girl ;,
L Irovatore. Lucia "Maritano ."ra =
ana Tartar and .'Tha Daughter of the
Reg iment." '1-'