The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-11-02
MUSIC AND DRAMA.
THE ToLER.

ment at the Crescent theater-
The company Is composed Of IA people,
including the repertoire stars John D.
Ormond and Miss Agnes Fuller. The line
of plays that they VIII produce at The
Toler auditorium during their engage
ment in this city is extensive and includes
many romantic dramas, comedies and cos
tune pieces that have never been played
IN Wichita. All of Mr.. D'Ormonds peo-
pie do specialties and at each performance
the show viii be a continuous one.
Popular prices will prevail-1o. 20 and 80
cents; balcony 10 and 20 cents, parquet 20
and 30 cents. On Monday, the opening
night, one lady viii be admitted free
with a gentleman, or another lady hold
ing one paid 30-cent ticket, which must
be purchased before six o'clock at Stan
ford's drug store, 102 East Douglas.
One of the important theatrical events
OF the present season will be the ap-
pearance of Mr.. Charles Hanford, sup
ported by Miss Helen GRAVITY and an all
star company in an elaborate revival OF
Shakespeare's immortal comedy, The
Tanning of the Shrew,' at the Craw-
ord theater.
The funny farce comedy "a Baggage
Check with its clever comedians, pretty
ialties, Will be the attraction at the Craw-
ford theater this afternoon and night
The piece comes direct from the east,
where it scored a great hit. and II Is
fair to expect that it will find favor in
the eyes of the people OF the west "A
Baggage Check is a musical farce piece
and simply as such IL is sure TO please
the patrons Of the Crawford theater.
Mr. James T. Kelly is the leading man
of the company and he will be supported
by other clever artists. For number
Of wears Mr.. Kelly has been associated
with successful farceshe is great come
dian and is well known all over America.
No farce comedy would be complete
without its pretty girls, and there are a
number Of them with the company. NJ
merous specialties, including several OF
the latest popular song hits, VIII be intro
duced, and the attraction bids fair to be
one of the most enjoyable Of the present
theatrical season.
s. Miller Kent has made the hit OF his
career as Teddy North in The Cowboy
and the Lady" which viii shortly be
seen in this city.
The big sensational drama which
plays Monday night at the Crawford the
alter Midnight in Chinatown" contains
every element that is demanded in melc-
drama today The numerous exciting
situations are vigorously presented by
the company selected to play it. The
plot is clearly outlined and the execu-
ton is rapid. No tiresome diversions
while the story is being interpreted. ex-
cept in one scene. which demands a
break. for the perfection Of the plot.
The big production will be staged with
all paraphernalia necessary to for the
proper presentation of sumptious smoking
parlors, as well as a picture Of the tough
side of the opium fend. Especial care
has been employed to portray the vari-
Gus classes Of opium smokers, from the
tough girl to the villain In high life. and
the climax of the play occurs in his apart
ments. where he has lured the heroine,
and from which she is rescued by her
lover and a squad Of police Magnificent
settings are promised for the Office of
Bonanza mine. Frisco bay and the noun
tain top resort.
A large cast Of able actors and ac-
tresses are employed in the cast.
With every character dressed in SOM
brero, bandana and six-shooter, even
down TO a casino soubrette building up
health in New Mexico. Jess of the Bar
Ranch" was received at the two perform
Z a
theater with unbridled enthusiasm by
two large houses.
To set all inquiries at rest at the be-
ginning. an explanation of the odd title
is in order. Bar T. is the name of the
heroine's ranch. and her cattle are all
branded 4 The hero, formerly a ser
geant OF the Rough Riders, owns a
herd in Wyoming, the cattle Of which
are branded J S.
During the hero's absence In Cuba one
of the two villains steals over 1000 head
of his cattle ''rustles' them across the
country to New Mexico and through the
connivance of the other villain. the fore
man on Jess ranch. assists in changing
the brand on the stolen cattle from is 10
JESS. through the addition Of three lines.
Miss Archer's Jess" is not a creature
for weak nerves. She is strenuous II
anything. She looks healthy and hidal-
goesque.
When she enters you don't blame every
BODY around her for kow-towing and
making love to her.
J. Duke Jaxone is cast for the part OF
the Mexican villain, Antonio Baudera
Chaves. He deserves all Of these names,
and more too, that would not look well
in print. The other ad man. played by
Albert Lang, IS as human as the author
made him.
Randolph Roberts as the hero. ex-Ser-
geant Spencer, is over six feet tall. good
looking and keeps himself well IN check
be is really a gaad hero.
There is no doubt that Jess can ride
from here 20 California straight into
the hearts Of the lovers Of the thrilling
Hearst's Chicago American, Monday
Sept. IS. 1901
East Lynne" play that win live