Evening star., 1901-12-14
Academy. of Music.

ACROSS the Pacific, military play
which was seen here last year and which
met with success, will iaaugurate week $
engagement at the Academy Of Music Mon
day night. It Is one of the most magnif1-
cent productions ever presented at popular
prices.
ACROSS the Pacific is the first play to
be founded on the lyents of the Spanish
American war in tho Philippines and in ad-
dition to Its stirring story, it concerns the
efforts of Willie Live, an up-to-date news
paper correspondent. to collect data for a
book which he is writing and for which he
makes snap shots of everything he sees.
With the usual luck Of such individuals he
gets into everybody's way, causing much
amusement to all except those Immediately
concerned. The plot begins in a mining
town In Montana. and from there the locale
shifts to the heart of Chinatown San Fran
cisco, where number Of characteristic
scenes Of this far-famed locality are pre-
sented. An opium den in full blast is re-
produced. The third act shows the deck
of United States transport, the City OF
Pekin, which is about to leave her dock
with a regiment Of volunteers for Manila.
The final act presents what is said to be
scenes ever produced on the stage. It is in
block house No. Z, in a Philippine jungle.
where the United States troops are being
besieged, and shows the actual use OF a
to this act is reached In the arrival of re-
Inducements under the command of Gen
eral Lawton.
Harry Clay Blaney. the brother of the
author, has the principal role that of VIII
lie Live, the newspaper correspondent. His
part allows him wide scope for the exercise
of his ability as a comedian. which Is Of a
quick. bright and effervescent order Mr..
comedy assures him friendly reception
wherever he appears. In addition to Mr.
Blaney, the cast will include Dorothy King
Kitty Wolfe, Marie Pettes, Cora Denton,
Fenwick. Lester Franklin. Frederick wat
son, Thomas Beatty, Johnny Williams,
Frank Sanford. Fred Preston, Major Mort
Epler, with his Rough Rider band, and
others.
New Bijou.
The week before Christmas will be cele-
brated at the Bijou Theater next week by
Manager Schiesinger with what he prom
ises will prove to be one Of the strongest
collections Of stock burlesque and bright
vaudeville that he has yet presented.
For the headline feature the great Pow
ell has been secured. He will be aided by
several assistants, and will provide an en-
tertainment of magic and illusion that is
calculated to surprise even the most blase
patrons Of the Bijou. Poweli's methods are
original. and most Of his performance VIII
consist of his own conceptions that have
been received with the greatest praise in
the large cities of this country. and ln Lon
don and on the continent. The Seven Gar
cinettis, family Of renowned acrobats, will
contribute an act teeming with sensational
acrobatic features that are seldom attempt
ed by any other collection Of gymnasts
Elsie Bernard, one OF the most chic ana
accomplished of serio-comic vocalists will
offer repertoire of songs that will include
not only those Of the popular variety, but
also of the more apbttiqus type. Mcintyre
and Primrose, twd black-face comedians,
will use their bestteffOrts to convulse the
audience with an act that Is reputed to be
one Of the best of Its Kind. Mr. Mcintyre
is the son Of James McIntyre Of the team
of Mcintyre and Heath. and Is said to In
herit much of the humor possessed by his
famous father. Little and Pritzkow. two
yocalists, will furnish fifteen minutes OF
melody and bring the olio to a close,
Contrary to the established custom at the
Biiou, the burlesque will this week be
placed at the end of the performance It is
the product of Dave Lewis and Bert Leslie.
and has been styled blue Points" The
burlesoue win undoubtedly be found to be
q splendid vehicle for the exploitation of
the comedy talents Of both Mr. Lewis and
Mr.. Leslie. the Bijou's principal comedians,
and VIII afford many opportunities to John
p. Rogers Matt. Kennedy. Lew Harvey,
Nellie " Nichols, Susie Rocamora and q
score Of the prettiest Of the BiJouite chorus.