Evening star., 1901-02-09

and Mr.. Crane feel that they have one of
the successes of the century, and they have
worked harder or more earnestly over any,
thing in his life. When the curtain. which.
like the cover of the book, opens, he is in
the light, the shrewd, sly. joke-loving old
countryman who might be straighter'n a
string in most things, but could not tell
the hull truth about a hoss."
The play is in three acts, showing Dawes
house, his barn, portion of the latter's
yard, the bank, the room adjoining the Of
fee of the bank and the sitting room in
the house on Christmas morning A spe-
cial matinee will be given on Tuesday, Lin
coins birthday.
COLUMBIA THEATER-The eminent
comedian, Stuart Robson, opens q week
engagement at the Columbia Theater on
Monday evening. Mr.. Robson's annual en-
gagements always form pleasurable events,
but his forthcoming visit will, il is predict
ed, take on the form of notable occasion;
this principally in view of the fact that he
comes to us with his great comedy success
of last season, "OlIver Goldsmith He will
be aided in the exploitation of that play
from the pen of Augustus Thomas by
company of players, many of whom have
high regulations for careful and artistic
portraiture.
Mr.. Robson spent much time and
thought in casting the play. Thas his Sc
lectionS were wise is proven by the fact
that the character of David Garrick is pre-
sented by that well-known comedy player
John E. HenShaw, while that of the cele-
brated dictionary maker, DR.. Samuel john
son. is entrusted to that grand old actor,
Henry A. Weaver, ST. Stephen Grattan
presents the character of Edmund Burke,
Beaumont Smith that of Boswell, Ogden
Stevens will be the Kendrick, Charles Lane
the Coleman: Miss Jeffreys Lewis plays
Mrs. Featherstone; Ellen Mortimer will be
seen as Catherine Horneck, while that
famous beauty of her time, Mary HorneCk.
will be presented by Miss Maud White
Mr.. Robson has given the comedy of "Oli-
yer Goldsmith splendid scenic, costume
and property investiture.
Another event that will help to render
notable the coming visit of Mr.. Robson will
be his revival of the immortal comedy She
StOopS to Conquer" which will be present
ed on Thursday afternoon and Saturday
evening. 1t is many seasons since Mr.. Rob-
son was seen in Washington in this play
and its presentation this year in conjunc-
ton with '.Oiver Goldsmith is particular
quer' was written by Goldsmith himself
Moreover. as theatergoers who saw Mr..
Robson last season will remember. the play
of "Oliver Goldsmith deals with interest
ing incidents connected with the presenta-
ton of "She Stoops to Conquer
CHASE'S NEW GRAND-The bill at
Chase's next week is headed by Leroy and
Clayton, in a brand-new act, and Miss
Lillian Burkhart. Walter Leroy and
Florence Clayton's hit here earlier in the
season In Hogan of the Hansom'' estab-
lished them in a most enviable position with
the capital playgoers. They will present
next week "McGowans Visit another
merry Irish farce classic. Lillian Burk-
hart has delighted many an audience here
in the past. She will present Grant Stew
arts idyll, entitled THE Lady of the Row
an Tree" Charley Case, the fellow who
talks about his father" is the third favorite
on the list. With new jokes and brightly
Furnished monologue, he will no doubt
prove again enjoyable. The Hawaiian
Queens, Oriska Worden, Adele Archer and
Vira RIAL appear in THE Queens Fam a
refined musical novelty. Prelles wonder
full talking dogs will present act that Is
unlike anything of its kind ever seen here
The musical Johnstons, the masters of the
Xylophone." will be heard in classic and
popular compositions: Lew Wells. in his
musical comedy work, and Edestus, the
equilibrist, complete the bill.
LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE.
The production of Jim the Penman' by
the Lafayette Stock Company during the
coming week will be the second example Of
the criminal in polite society that the COM
pany has had to handle in fortnight. Mr.
Ormonde is cast for the part Of The Pen
man." the skillful forger whose work had
the London business world by the ears till
he played his dangerous game too often
John r. Sullivan will, for once. depart
from the ways of stage Wickedness and
impersonate the clever detective, Capt
Redwood. 1t has been many years since
Jim the Penman" was produced in Wash
ington. 1t Is the very possible tale OF q
business man of reputed integrity who is IN
reality a forger. In this case the forger IS
one of exceptional ability, and his ex-
ploits with the pen arouse wonder, II not
approval. He is on the eve of retiring from
this criminal occupation when his trail Is
crossed by Capt. Redwood, who in former
years was the suitor for the hand OF the
girl who afterward welded Ralston. 1t ap-
pears that Redwood's rejection was due 10
a letter skillfully forged by THE Penman:.
Thus Redwood has double motive In
tracking down the criminal and his final
success in this undertaking is a fine exam
pie of retribution.
ACADEMY OF MUSICIAN African
King" comes to the Academy next week
Chas E. Blaney's success in this line of
work for the past five years should insure
interest. Olive White, who has been asso-
ciated with Chauncey Olcott as his leading
lady, and who has also played other i'm
portant parts in other New York produc-
tions, has been especially engaged to por-
tray the role of Kate Livingston, the hero
inc of the play. w. A Whitecar, well
known from his prominent connection with
large travelling organizations and the prin-
cipal stock houses throughout the country
portrays the role of Col. Marque. whose
principal duty throughout is to persecute
the heroine, and it is said that his efforts
insure the wrath Of the gallery gods
upon each presentation Of the piece.
The cast also includes such well-knoHn
people as Jas F. Kelly and Dorothy Kent
of the well-known vaudeville team. who
portray the part of Jack Persey, a war
correspondent, and Polly, typical Ameri-
can soubrette. respectively. Thos. McLar-
ney, as Col. Winston: Jas. Marcus, as ia
cob. a Boer boy; w. X. Hutchinson, as Gen.
Marque; Laurens Hascall, as Ka ha ma.
Zulu chief, and w. H. Cough, as, O'F'larety.
an Irish servant, greatly assist in the action
of the play. In connection with the above
the cast also includes such well-known
people as Rolinda cambridge, as Coralie,
Malay girl, in love with Col. Marque; Dor
ritt Ashton as Mrs. O'Flarety is said to be
unusually funny.
The story Of IAN African King is taken
from scenes and incidents of the British and
Boer war in South Africa. While it is in no
sense war play, it deals with prominent
persons connected with both the English
and Boer armies.
The fourth act shows the celebrated Kim
berley diamond mines, where an attempt is
made by the villain to fire and flood this
property. The climax depicts the heroine
and her protector hemmed in between fire
and water. The usual Tuesday, Thursday
and Saturday matinees will be given.
NEW BIJOU.-Fred. Riders New Night
Owls will open weeks engagement at