Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-19
ADJUSTMENTS.
THE SIDEWALKS OF NEW YORK

THE SIDEWALKS OF NEW YORK"
Melo-dramatic situations and Incl
dents to conventional plot, with a
hero. heroine 4 victim and a villain
embracing dastardly and daring deeds,
mystery and the rock road to its So
luton, provide ample material for a
play intended to fire the enthusiasm OF
all lovers of thrilling adventure. Those
vino went to the Academy of Music last
night expected TO see an attraction OF
this character and the enthusiasm man
Tested clearly indicated that they were
not disappointed.
The Sidewalks of New York" Is a
good play of its class and will un-
doubtedly please those who like the
Kind. Ample opportunity is given for
the introduction of n variety of spe-
clalttcs, and was utilized to show
number of the street characters OF the
great city. The scenic effects are eX-
ceptionally complete. and the great leap
of the hero Through Il substitute, Mir
Tustin. champion high diver OF the
world) from the shot tower, was an
exceeding realistic and thrilling fea-
ture. He makes Il beautiful dive head
first. from the flies into a tank OF water
three feet deep. which is we'll worth
seeing. The daring dive is made to res
cue girl from drowning, and forms
the climax of the third act. "Thc Side
walks of New York" will be repea ted
tonight.
AN ITEM OF HISTORY.
On the bill boards and in the store
windows this week IL peculiar Mtho-
graph is displayed, advertising the com
ing production of Frederick The
Great" by Lewis Morrison. 1t is q re-
production of the "Order of the Black
Eagle" the famous Nnighthood OF
Germany, which had an origin OF most
intense interest. Frederick the First
OF Prussia, was u man of peculiar tenn
permanent. n conservative and autocra-
tic parsonage. who abhorrcd associating
with the democratic or plcbian classes,
and whose firm belief was that he was
ordained by God, not man. to rule his
people, and therefore superior to them
So dissatisfied was he with his environ
ments and his constant coming in con-
tact with the common herd. as he call
Ell his people, that to exclude all others
from his immediate association. he
founded the Order OF the Black Eagle"
IN 170l, the knishthood 10 consist of
only thirty men, exclusive of the Prime
es of royal blood. who were. in virtue
thereof, entitled to knighthood. The
thirty We're of fashionable nobility
and from the direct line of royal ances-
try. Fifty ducats was paid by every
new member, which went to the sup
port of the Orphan Asylum of Kocnies-
berg. and he then received gratis his in
sigma of Office. which consisted of an
elaborate rcgalia and a badge worn
suspended from the collar with n yellow
ribbon, or displayed upon the left breast
of the uniform. This order was the
i fF'EHrSt frUSSiI 1T tf1ut- tfrrIr- UTIIf
worn only by those who were in direct
connection with the sovereign, and who
could not travel twenty german miles
from His Majesty's presence without
royal permission. Lewis Morrison is
the happy possessor of one of these
badges. obtained by him when in Berlin
a few years ago. and the Autograph re-
ferred to has been made from it.
BERT COOTyE.
Bert Coote will he seen at the Acad-
envy next Monday in a. new comedy en-
titled "a Battle Scared Hero" of
which tho Albany IN. W Argus says:
although Albany has the reputation
Of furnishing the most coldly critical
audiences in the State, the city seems
to have become Il favorite place for
on. Last night Mr.. Bert CoOte pre-
sentcd for the first time on any stage
his comedy entitled, "a Battle Scared
Hero" The production was greeted by
n fairsiZed audience. who pronounced
the comedy up to the standard and Mr..
| Coote q. star of the first magnitude.
Those who witnessed the play for the
first time were reminded of Willie Col
lier's success. The Man From Mexico.
and Mr.. Coote's methods resemble
somewhat those Of Mr.. Collier. How
ever, it would be unjust to say that he
Intentionally copies the latter's style
and the comedy has enough sparkle Of
its own to make 1t shine without bor-