Evening journal., 1907-01-31
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In these days OF reform, when the
common people are being aroused to
realization OF the crimes Of capital, the
story OF "A Mans Broken Promise" Is
opportune. II Is not always the man
who IS born In the hovel that fills the
felon's cell. Occasionally a man OF
wealth and education permits the
baser elements OF his nature 70 pre-
dominate. Such Is the case with
Simon Burt in "A Mans Broken Prom
ise" Withall the luxury that money
could buy. with position. education and
all that goes to make a man respected,
with everything his heart could desire,
he stiu grasped for more. How he over
reached himself and finally fell by his
sin Is clearly depicted by Lillian Nor
timer IN this. her latest and best play
"A Mans Broken Promise" which
comes to the Lyceum for three days
beginning February 4.
"The Cowboy Girl" Western
drama OF more than ordinary merit
viii be presented at the Lyceum The
atre on February q s and 0. Il Is beau
tifully mounted and will be given by a
company of more than ordinary merit.
Lawrence D'Orsay comes to the
Grand Opera House on Saturday even
I ing. February 2. in his latest success,
"The Embassy Ball" The play is by
Augustus Thomas. and last season en-
joyed a long run OF extraordinary sue
cess. II Is said to provide Mr.. D'Orsay
with the best part he has had since he
began his career as a STAR The plot
of the play Is said TO be novel, and 10
admit Of the most delicious comedy
both in situations and In dialogue. Mr.
/ D'Orsay. so noted for his air OF good
breeding. stiff dignity and unrullea
temper. who plays the role or Mr.. hel-
lie in the comedy, was dining with
friend. so the story goes, In the wal
dorf- Astoria the other night, when
page came through calling a telegram
for Mr.. Kellie. Mr.. D'Orsay was
pointed out as the man, and he had a
merry time explaining TO the boy that
he was D'Orsay. not Kellie. A second
message came and then third
Friends realized that a Joke had been
nut up on the English actor and helped
matters along. Finally Mr.. DOrsay
realized that all the room was laugh
ing at his expense. and adjusting his
nonocle. explained to a friend: Really
old man. this may be humor in Amer
lea. but for the life OF me, old chap
I don't see the blooming joke"
The attraction at the Lyceum foG
three nights starting January 81, VIII
be "Behind the Mask" one OF the latest
Y relodramatic successes OF Edmund
paw and Isangdon Mccormick, caption
ed a tale OF the golden West and deal
inr with stirring events in Colorado.
Prominent in the cast are John Milton
se Robert Courtalne, leader OF a detail
~ limited states Secret Service men
George c. Robinson as John Gresham'
leader OF the Black Horse Riders, a no
torious outlaw organization, ana Mar
garet Bower as Margaret Gresham
daughter OF the outlaw chief and iiancc
Of the secret Service agent Courtaine
The remainder Of the company twenty
three in all. include some Of the besi
talent obtainable for popular priced at
fractions.
Miss Mona Emerald, an Englisi
lcomedienne. who is making her mrs
appearance in this country at the Car
rick this week. introduces some intri'
: cate step dancing. and has song Of
two that appears to please most every
, one. The Manhattans have a comed!
singing act with a local flavor that MAJ
scored strong during the week. an'
The Four Masons. in THE Countr'
I school" offer a laughing number ina
adds much 10 the enjoyment OF IN
show. VIII Fox. the comedy pianist
ana Laskey- Rolfe & Co.'S big noveli'
mystery. The 1mIaensaphone. are p
course. the features pre-eminent
This weeks bill and have proved az
trsctions of real merit The attendane
Is good.
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on March United states Marshal W.