The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1902-11-27
Music and Drama
At the Crawford,
A THOROUGHBRED TRAMP
Coming Attractions for
Wichita Amusement Lovers.

A 1HOhOOGHBRED TRAMP
A Thoroughbred Tramp was presented
last night ar the Crawford The small
house that greeted the company was not
enough 10 inspire any of them TO their
hest, but the play went through with
plenty OF snap and fun. The men were
2 great deal better actors than the Iayies
| of the company.
The Thoroughbred had a command of
language that should only belong to a
college professor and which was totally
unlocked for in species of the genius
bum. IN fact, he was what he styled
himself, a P. 3. professor of Bumology).
His appearance bore out the bumology,
while his language showed his right TO
the title OF professor. His songs were
new and catchy and were sung with the
abondon of hobo.
Martin Franklin as Otto Hackmeyer,
the station agent. must be a native OF
Germany. judging from his brogue.
The play hinges upon the murder OF
Old Rocky. by Frederick Lawrence, a
heartless rascal. From the half smile,
| which constantly played around the vii
| lian's lips. he rather enjoyed being a vii
| Ian and murdered rather for the fun OF
it, than for the money he needed. His
love-making lacked the ardent spirit that
| should be the motive Of such a crime
Miss Helen Murphy as Nettie Hathaway
was cute little girl. Her makeup cor
! responded with type of western girl and
she carried the part wen.
The scenery was carried by the COM
pany and showed the effects of wear yet
to be represented by the play
DOWN BY THHE SEA
The successful playwright is one who
can properly blend the elements of pathos
and comedy. The author of Down by
the Sea-" has done his work success
fully and more pleasing dramatic en-
tertainment has not been seen on the
stage for long time. It is a play full
OF human interest, tender sentiment,
manly spirit and wholesome comedy
Those who fancy Down by the Sea" a
sort of blood and thunder melodrama
will find themselves agreeably deceived
by series of stage pictures as unique
and delightful as those in '"Way Down
Fast and Shore Acres" The acting
company comprises the best talent OF the
theatrical profession. most of whom have
previously been seen here in leading roles
with the most prominent stars and COM
panies. The attraction will be seen here
tonight. Thanksgiving day, matinee and
night, with advance In price. Special
scenery is carried for every act and new
and up-to-date specialties will adf TO
the completeness of the production.
"A Breezy Time" which will be seen
at the Crawford Saturday matinee
and night is one of the most effective
fsrce-comedies in town this season. 1t is
diverting without being name. and has
a slight story which makes a very strong
vehicle for introducing the various spec
ialties of different members of the cast,
each one Of whom is an artist in his or
her line.
AWAY WITH MELANCHOLY
If you are oppressed with care and
devoured by woe, go ana see the Flints
and be cured. These great hypnotists
guarantee to heal any person Of the
troubles Of life. real or imaginary. and
most of our woes are imaginary, by
showing the afflicted how much fun there
is in the ordinary incidents of life when
performed by people under the hypnotic
influence. One good laugh is worth
world Of drugs, and this laugh the
Flints viii agree to give. and they do IT,
too. DR.. Flint is ably assisted by his
talented little wife, the only successful
lady hypnotist Mrs. Herbert L. Flint
She's the fun producer of the company