Evening journal., 1903-09-23

49,
why Women Sin," a clever new
melodrama, is attracting immense
audiences to the Lyceum Theatre, both
afternoon and evening. The play is
written along original lines and is
interpreted by a capable company.
The engagement closes tonight.
Lola Cotton is an object of unlimited
wonder to the patrons Of the Opera
House this week. She is only IL years
old but she gives an exhibition Of mind
reading or thought transference which
Is remarkable. The little girl is blind
folded and sits upon the stage yet she
tells the denomination of bills, NUM-
bers Of watches and answers question
asked by persons in the audience. She
has been the constant companion OF
her father since early infancy and be-
tween them there is an unusual boltl
Of sympathy. which aids materially in
the thought impression.
"Denise" and "Thelma fwerk the plays
presented by the Payton Stock Com
pany yesterday afternoon and last
might They greatly pleased the alidi-
ence being well played by a company
which is one of the best which ever
appeared mere at popular prices. This
afternoon "a Womans Temptation
will be played. and this evening the
attraction will be Michael Strosen."
At the Lyceum next Monday September
2S. the attraction announced is the FAM
Gus Royal Liliputlans" presenting
their unique and successful musical tray
esty, called "Gulllver's Travels" This
widely celebrated organization, which ia
altogether a unique one in every respect
this year has the advantage of a bril-.
liant new production upon which tholis-
ands of dollars have been spent.
Charley Grapewln is one of the --latest
graduates from the ranks Of vaudeville 81
which he has been highly successful as
one Of the headliners during the three
years past, Will appear at the Lyceun
september "a. matinee daily. AS a char.
acter comedian, he Is said to shine par.
ucularly and his work in the name par
Of the new play, Mr.. Plpp.' It is claim.
ed compares favorably with Mr.. Mans.
neld's Baron Chevrial," Jefferson's
rip" or Denman Thompson's Uncle
Josh" In the supporting company Will
IhN ANAA1 q AAiHDfl QA MtAl-hnUNH pay 1tAl
among them George Thatcher. the long.
time favorite minstrel comedian, who will
appear as the MAN About Town a char.
acter which has been especially writer
for him and IN which he will be seen fol
the first time, sans cork.
Lost River. In Southern Indiana. rises
suddenly at the base Of one mountain ant
after ripping along for some miles. as
suddenly disappears in a subterranear
tunnel and does not reappear. The ex.
quisite scerery and quaint rural char.
acters Of this famous region are admir-.
ably reproduced in Joseph Arthur's scenic
melodrama. Lost River" which had q
phenomenal run of six months IN New
York. Lost River will appear at the
Grand Opera House next Tuesday night
shakespersan productions afford large
opportunities for scenic displays and that
in which Miss Marie Wainwright will ap.
pear here soon, 1T Nelfth Night, or What
You Will" win be found mounted as bril-
Ilianuy as the acting will be superb
There are many beautiful scenes in th,
play. The garden scene is an especial,
dazzling exhibition of modern skill II
lstage setting. No lover Of high clas
comedy will miss this opportunity at th
Grand Opera House on Wednesday o
next week.
With what is claimed to be the mos
beautiful stage settings and pictures eve
shown In this State, Messrs. Burt & Mic
olafs production OF "The Night Befor
christmas" has proven itself one Of tn
best classics on the American stage
This production win be seen at the Ly
lceum very soon. The company is full.
worthy of the elaborate scenic setting
lof the play.