Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-12-14
Theatrical
 Fraternal
"A DESPERATE cHANCE.o

IoI1ColGy llttS bSSl1 aroused in connection with "A Desper- ate chance,' which will be presented this evening at Polls. The author. Theodore Kremer. has taken for the theme of his play the story of the mo- torious, Riddle brothers. It is play of great heart interest, abounding in thrilling situations. Everyone is fa- miliar with the exciting escape from the Pittsburg jail of the Riddle boys, aided by the warden's wife, and the terrible fight in the snow with the de- tectives, their capture, and finally their pathetic death. The wonderful hypnotic power that Ed Riddle had over the warden's wife is well known and the pathetic scenes where the child shows the overpowering love for the mother who sinned against her will is very touching and will bring many tears to the eyes. The cast se- lected is very strong and comprises many well known names. Prices are 25, 35, 50 and 75 cents.
 VAUDEVILLE AT THE JACQUES.
 That American novelty can hold it's own with European is Manager Polls purpose to demonstrate this week, as he has headed his bill with a genuine European novelty. This is offered by Eva Nudge, a very pretty young wo- man who introduces some lightning character costume changes under the title of ..The Military Maid.' Tn this line, which is wonderfully fascinat- ing for an audience. Miss Nudge beats the world, as may be understood when 1t is stated that the noted Roberts, Europe's premier in this field, brides himself on making his quickest change in seven seconds. whereas Miss Nudge makes hers in three. This change is from Red Cross nurse, to which she has previously changed from soldier in four seconds, to a sailor From the latter she changes to a confederate officer in nfne. seconds, and thento soubrette in twelve. Miss Nudge sings splendidly, and with each change there is an appropriate song that keeps the audience in the best of humor It is highly attractive nov city and MT Poli believes it will be as pleasing as any he has yet presented to his patrons at the Jacques. There IS a second special feature in the Smedley Sketch club which presents the one act comedy drama s"The Military Maid" Others on the bill are Avery and Hart former stars of the Sons of Ham. Farnum and Nelson, Fstella Wordetta and company, Irene La Tour, Alexis and Schmall. and the electr-- graph with "Casey's Nightmare and other comedy views. Prices are 10, 20 and 30 cents; afternoons 10 and 20 censt, ladies 10.
 1.-THE EARL OF PAWTUCKET.'
 Something of what may be expected tomorrow evening at Polls. when 'fThe Earl Of Pawtucket'' will be pre- sented, may be gathered. from an incl dent. Kirke La Shelle, the owner of the production, is a stickler for exact ness of detail and realism. The desire to be correct cost him nearly S5,OO0 more than was necessary for the pro- duction Of '.The Earl of Pawtucket." ," All three of the acts are laid in the Waldorf Astoria hotel, the most expen- sively fitted hotel in the world, and MT La Shelle bought exact duplicates of all the furniture, silver, linen, and, in fact, everything used ill the play to those in evidence at the Waldorf-As- toria He even went to the length of having the duplicates manufactured by the same people who supplied the hotel, and as they were the most eX- pensive tradesmen in their lines in the city, MT La Shelle's bill was much larger than it would have been had he been content to have his props man. ufactured at less fashionable shops. All these properties will be used in the production here tomorrow evening. Prices are. 9, 30, 75 cents, $1 and $1.50.