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which are eXemplified the mysteries OF
second sight and mental telepathy. Ths
bill is completed in an interesting fashion
by the jumping act OF Charles MathewA
styled THE Human Kangaroo" He haA
the assistance OF Doric Reec, a bright
soubrette.
On Friday and Saturday evenings OF thiA
week and IRlnday evening Of next week at
the Lyric theater a series OF benefit per-
formances will be given by members od
the New York stock company, which went
on the rocks recently at Ottawa, Kan,
and hopes by this means 70 earn enough
money TO provide its members with trans
portation TO their homes. Country Sweet
hearts" one Of clyde Fitch's earlier ef
forts, will be offered. II is a comedy
drama. Astounding in the familiar Fitch
heart Interest" and tells a story Of life
in q New England community. The com.
pany contains players Of ability and prom.
ises an evening OF excellent entertain,
ment. The use Of the theater IL donated
by Manager Thompson, who will also as.
slst the players I'M other ways. signoF
Monte Zano, the uolinist will also assist
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-31
Too Many Grandchildren

I was the one who kicked, and when
you hear the facts, you will not be
surprised, unless you think l am over
sensitive. You see, from the beginning
of our partnership, I was forever
playing Robson's father in all the
plays we produced, in spite Of the
fact that l was his Junior by ten
years. when we arrived in Chicago l
discovered that he had a married
daughter in the city who had two
children. Then 1 rebeled. I told Rob-
son that although it would have hurt
my feelings to do so, l would have
continued to play his father so long
as l knew nothing about the grand
children, but I was darned IL | would
play father to a nan that / knew was
a grandfather twice over"
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-31
COMING TO THE OMAHA THEArERs

Plays that VIII BE offered Here Dur
ing the Week.
Tim Murphy will open his engagement at
the Boyd tonight and stay until after
Wednesday, with Wednesday matinee,
when the tall comedian will present "old
Innocence" Like John T. Raymond,
Joseph Jefferson and Sol Smith Russell,
whose art his own resembles, Tim Murphy
Is essentially quaint and gentle, senti-
mental as we'll as funny, and like those
predecessors in the royal line OF comedy
his humor is always American. "old In
n%ocenoe' Is an original American three-act
comedy by Charles Kinsley, a new
dramatist discovered by Mr.. Murphy. but
firmly established by his first success.
Al the head of the company supporting
Mr.. Murphy is charming and gifted
Dorothy Sherrod with a whole new ward
robe Of modish gowns for the noting of
the ladies' and the admiration of the men.
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those who, as guests, will be called upon
to speak are Joseph Coyne, Lily Elsie, the
original merry widow and George Ed
wardes, the manage Of the production.
Max Pemberton, the president of the club,
will officiate. Tickets have been limited
to 500 In number, and there is a brisk de-
mand in theatrical circles in anticipation
of a royal good time.
JOHN AVA CARPENTER.
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ENGLISH DRAMA ON WAY TO DOGsr
British CrIticise jerome n. jerome,
who Says So In Paris.

LONDON, Jan S.-(speciai Correspond
enceD-English critics have gone out OF
their way to take exception to the re-
marks OF Jerome X. Jerome I'm Paris on
the state Of the drama in Great Britain
The famous humorist, speaking seriously,
holds a most gloomy view, as must all ex.
cept the most biased or insular OF observ-
ers. on the present condition of affairs in
John Bulls island. To quote Jerome. who
was but giving voice 10 the universal opin-
Ion the English stage confines itself tc
beaten paths and is content with narrow
end out-of-date methods. II repeats always
the same sentimental stories set forth
within a limited sphere OF outlook and
through the medium of characters which
are purely conventional and without any
reality"
Those here who take exception to
Jerome's words lament the fact that he
had not something better to tell his French
audience. But who IL TO blame for that,
pray?
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-31

George Barr M~cCutcheon, one OF the
most prolific writer's OF fiction OF the
present day, turned out a rare story for
stage purposes when he gave to the public
his great success. "Graustark," which
will be the attraction at the Krug for
three nights starting Thursday. February
4, with a matinee on Friday and Saturday.
One OF the principal charms of the per-
formance lies in the excellent work OF
Miss stephanie Longfellow, as Princess
Ystive. the heroine OF the play. Her work
IL sympathetic 1T all times. but there Il
injected just enough eoyneSs and humor TO
give a contrast to the more serious mo-
ments. Miss Longfellow Is a grandniece
Of tho immortal bard, Henry Wadsworth
LongfeIiow. who gave TO American pos-
terity. 'Hiawatha," and lie herself a writer
Of more than passing notice.
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This part will be played by

in general. This part will be played by
the Omaha f%avorite, Edith Spencer. sim
plicity Johnson" called by the gossips "a
poor house rat is the part originated by
Mile James, and will be portrayed by
Maude Monroe, a recent addition to the
Burwood company. Aunt Messilla, a deal
old woman and Uncle Bill Walters, both
having been saved from the horrors of the
poor house by the minister's generosity,
will be played by Miss Jeffery and Mr..
Clisbee. Miss DOWN will be the deserted
wife, protected by the minister, and Miss
Elliott will be Mary Larkin, beloved OF the
pastor. Miss Stearns will display her YER
satility on the eccentric comedy role of
Molly Mealy, the village school teacher.
Mr.. Todd will play Herbert Woodbridge,
the one character from the city, and Mr..
Common will be Brown the village grocer.
Mr.. Ingraham is cast for Deacon Steele,
and Mr.. Bacon will be the bill-poster and
town Poo Bah" A large corps of
auxiliaries are enlisted for the production,
and artists Fulton and Wolff have done
themselves proud in the scenic
establishment. Matinees WI ve given
today, Tuesday, Thursday and saturday.
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For the first four days next week the
Burwood will present the l~aughable farce,
Our Bachelors" one of the funniest skits
ever written. The last three days of the
week will find the theater occupied by
David Belasco's own company, in a stupen-
dous production of the known success, 1.-The
Warrens of Virginia." The Belasco COM
pany is headed by the eminent actor. Frank
Keenan,. The production necessitates the
use of two sixty-foot cars for its trans
portation. During these three days the
Burwood company will enjoy a vacation.
"A Millionaire Tramp" will be presented
at the Krug today and Monday by a splen-
did company. The play contains an orig
inal story with lines that produce both
tears and good cheer. Considerable special
scenery Is carried, the chief setting be-
Ing the Church of the Holy Cross in Act IL.
ION Trial for His Life a new mill
tary play by owen Davis, will be the at
traction at the Krug theater for two days
starting Tuesday, with the usual matinee
on Wednesday, 1t literally reeks Of the
atmosphere Of the Mexican mountains and
far southwest, where most of it's -four
acts and twelve scenes are laid. A dozen
Zouaves, who are experts in their line and
who give a military drill which is an at
traction in itself, are employed in the pro-
duction. Six Of the best groomed and
withal well trained army horses direct
from Fort Worth are also used. A. II.
Woods, who owns the drama, has staged
the play in his usual careful and char
acteristic style.
George Barr McCutcheon's "Graustark, -
In dramatized form, is to be the attrac-
ton at the Krug theater three nights
starting Thursday, February 4. with a spe-
cIal Friday and Saturday matinee. The
popularity of the book is not more than
the impression made by the play. The
pretty story OF the American following
half around the world the woman he so
madlY admlres and finally wins ia ham
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Lovers Lane" by Clyde Fitch. which
will be the Burwood's offering the week
commencing this afternoon, tells the story
OF the narrow prejudices that existed in
a small rural community. A young minister
comes to the place, and among his various
gifts TO the townspeople he even gives
them the very church in which he breaches
Gods wond to them. But because he offers
the protection OF his home to a young
woman who has been deserted by her
husband. the women OF the village. headed
by the town busy body, Mrs. Brown, pro-
ceed to make life miserable for Rev. Single
ton and all the members Of his household.
Rev. Singleton Ito be played by Mr.. Crew
is one Of those noble. generous souls
whose heart is filled with milk OF human
kin6ness. His household consists Of Aunt
Matte, a distant relative by marriage;
she manages his household and everybody
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II would be cause for wonder II the
dramatists had not caught this note in life.
Such Mays which have dealt with human
questions in a human way have been the
pronounced successes for several seasons.
Mere distractions have been offered, some
with a measure Of effect and force. but
the plays that have really secured serious
consideration. even from the multitude,
are those that have the virility Of concrete
application. 1t is not the purpose here to
defend the preachment of all or any Of
these. Some of them are indefensible, but
the thought Is uppermost that each has
It's vogue because 1t impinges on the en-
eral topic Of interest and adds it's force,
mite or mighty, TO the ebullition that is
working to the betterment Of the world.
In this way the thcater is doing its share
to bring about the change all are striving
for.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-31

The twenty songs with which the three
acts of Gus Edwards School Days are
interspersed are said to be OF the sort
that has made the fame OF MI. Edwards
as a composer of popular airs. They will
be heard at the Krug theater when
school Days is presented.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-31

orpheum patrons will this week have an
opportunity Of seeing the skill with which
viii Rogers handles the laTiat, He per-
forms the most remarkable feats with ease
and mingles a native humor with his per-
Torrance. The musical act presented by
the Staleys and called "Staley's Transfer
nation" is a distinct novelty. II Is In
two scenes. the one a blacksmith shop,
the other a drawing room. The change
IL made In a flash. The sketch OF the
week 10 Mr., Timid," presented by a com
pany which includes Julia Kingsley. The
sandW mas present a novel aerobat,c act
and not the least pleasing feature Of their
work is the smiling ease with which Il IL
performed. The well known comedians,
the swor brothers. will give a ~biaek-faee
turn. In which they have been received
with marked favor. The act OF Clivette
and The Yelled Prophecies" is one in
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-31

F-Tl HEN william II. Crane and
IW the late Stuart Robson sew
x cred their business relations
after a continual professional
career covering fourteen
years behind the f~ootlights, there
were many playgoers who wondered
at the separation. The dissolution OF
the partnership occurred in Chicago
at the close Of their last season in
Bronson Towards play, 'The Hem
rietta," and the separation was a per-
fectly amicable one. A newspaper re-
porter, however, who persisted in
thinking there had been trouble,
begged Crane for a statement. The
comedian looked seriously at the in
tervicwer. M replied:
1T was really quite a simple mat
ter that brought about u separation.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-31

A new European display OF daring billed
as "Castellano and Brother will be seen
shortly At the Orpheum. 1t is a remark
able cycling act introducing a double
somersault in mid air. and has everywhere
created a marked sensation.
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died by the writer in a most entertain
ing manner. The play is presented by a
exceptionally clever company. headed by
Miss Stcphanie Longfellow.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-31

1t is worthy OF note that the experiment
OF presenting a play fof a week was Prov
ing a glorious success. until the Medicine
Hat climate thrust It's UNIV elcome presence
on our attention. The first half Of the
week saw the Boyd theater well filled at
each performance, and the interest in the
play was growing steadily. but il did not
warrant people in turning out in great
throngs In such weather as prevailed on
Thursday and Friday evenings. This is
chiefly significant as proving that omRha's
importance as a show" town is increasing.
sad that it H. not unlikely that the city
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the other lights Of the theater are cut off.
and the effect is wonderfully realistic. One
feels that the thing is an aetuality, and
that there is a real gain to the strength
and life of the play. Altogether. 1 do not
think the management Of the leading conti-
mental houses rave much to learn from
England. Their arrangements are perfec-
ton .. .
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Specifically. the popularity OF The Ser
want in the House" rests almost wholly on
the fact that II il offered at this time when
the social unrest has the peculiar symp-
toms that are best reached by its doctrine
OF brotherhood. 'che lesson OF the play Is
applicable directly to the proposition that
the question Of Cain has been answered in
the affirmative. and that | am my broth
er's keeper. Being such, It is very es-
septisl that / should know how my brother
fares IN his daily walk. | am not per-
mitted to cast him off or pass him by be-
cause of a foolish or selfish notion that his
presence. will hamper me i'm some of my
ambitions. My brother is my brother. and
~ 1t u possible FOR me 10 help him, then
1 should help him. He may be a Drain
Man, hut as such he is a gentleman Of
necessary occupation" and his work is
as essential to the continuation OF social
well being as is mine, even though l may
be a learned leader Of thought. proficient
IN exegesis. a~pologetics and other forms
of theological eruditipn. Or. l may be
the Drain Man aud he the intellectual giant
at whose clarity of vision and potence OF
thought is lifting humanity higher and
higher and nearer and nearer TO divine
perfection. sim, | am his keeper, and his
welfare Is mine. too. When this bond OF
feeling Is established, and men come TO
realize that the real work is for the good
of all. and that each Is helpful TO the
other. then will the social unrest" have
taken on It's highest possible form OF use
fulness. and in the generous rivalry to see
who can accomplish most for all men will
find the Joy that is beyond understanding
and beyond price.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-31

Henry B. Davis VIII present at Boyd's
theater, Monday and Tuesday, February s
and 9. Mr.. Robert Edeson In George Broad
bursts stirring new play, The Call of
the North" based on Stewart Edward
Whites widely read novel, "Conjuror's
House" which is duplicating everywhere
the tremendous success that attended its
original presentation at the Hudson theater,
New York, at the opening of the present
season. The Blossoms portrayal Of Ned
Trent, a young American who ventures
into the wilderness OF northwest Canada
to avenge the cruel murder OF his father,
is hailed by the critics as the highest
standard of acting the popular star has
yet achieved.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-31

The little that has been accomplished,
though, is for good. In the United States
It has taken on the general aspect OF a
higher and better conception of the duty
that public servants owe to the people.
In politics men are being more rigidly held
to lines of honesty and probity In their
conduct; public officers are expected TO
discharge their trust in the interest OF the
people as never before, and are doing so
as never before. Captains OF Industry are
realizing that they ,owe to the world about
them something In the way OF service In
return for the profits that flow from their
enterprises; that great business undertake
ings are not altogether private In their ma
ture, and that something is due to others
and so on down through the whole line
from the highest to the humblest the doc
trine Of interdependence is being forced
home more and more. 1t is the great era
OF humanism as contrasted with the eras
Of militarism and commercialism and indus
trialism and i~ndivldualism, now fading be-
fore the greater cause OF humanity at large
All the of man in his contest with
nature, all his efforts to win her secrets
and subjugate her forces, puny though they
may be, and insignificant their results when
compared with what yet remains to be
done, nave been but. factors in bringing
about the conditions that make the new era
possible. The world Is small. today, COM
munication is swift and easy. An earth
quake In Italy sets in motion work Of re-
lief in America before the dust clouds risen
from topping walls a settled. Steam
ers collide at sea and before the extent to
which either is damaged is known to those
on bonrd help has been summoned from
shore and from other steamships hundreds
OF miles awsy. A political dispute arises
between two nations and before either can
engage in war against the other the other
powers OF the world are busy TO secure an
amicable adjustment. Every phase of
mans activity has been so ordered as to
bring him into closer and more intimate
touch with his fellow men. The impulses Of
humanity were never so nearly in common
as they are today.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-31

At the Boyd Thursday, Friday, Saturday
evenings and Saturday matinee Charles
Frohman will present w. H. Crane, a
most welcome visitor, for the first time
here In Father and the Boys by George
AIDE, a comedy which leaped into instant
popularity ION the occasion of its original
production. and which was speedily &C.
claimed as the best and most diverting
stage output OF the Indiana ramatist. 1t
has really covered It's author and it's chief
exponent with a great deal OF glory. Now,
In ts second season, 1t has been received
with genuine enthusiasm wherever pre-
sented, and II has to it's credit, among
other achievements, a run of four months
at the Empire theater, New York. No
better or more congenial role thar its
central figure has been offered Mr., Crane
In many years. In fact, II is a typical
Crane part, played in Cranes own in
imitably comic manner, with his genial
personality to back 1t. and simply b~ristlinR
with all the familiar and lovable Crane
isms. In 1t occasionally there Is the faint
est suspicion Of pathos, but no strong
dramatic moments. 1t is for the greatest
part comedy pure and simple, and comedy
of the hilarious kind TO be expected from
Mr.. Crane when he had the right kind Of
material; and Mr.. Adj has supplied Mr..
Crane with just what suits his methods
and personality, and his audiences as we'll.
Father and the Boys deals with the
terminating phase OF everyday life-the
breach which comes between a father and
his two sons owing to the fact that the old
gentleman. who has accumulated a fortune
in the city, cannot get away from the
simple habits acquired when he was a
country lad. while the boys who are coll
lege bred, with a strong leaning towards
athletics and society, cannot assimilate
with father whom they consider hopelessly
behind the times. Then father, to teach
the boys a lesson, does a little swift sprint
ing himself, and goes at such a rapid pace
that they are powerless to hold him in,
nor will he consent to slow down until he
has brought them to their senses.
Father and the Boys" will be presented
with a splendid scenic outfit and with the
original supporting company, which in
cludes Margaret Dale, Ivy Troutman,
Belle Bohn, Isabelle Garrison, Vivian
Martin. Forrest Orr, Thomas Meigham,
Joseph Whiting, Dan Collyer and others.
o
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-31

The church has felt the impulse, and is
making efforts to meet the new phase Of
thought that encounters 1t at almost every
turn. Dogmas are being ~recast; 1t Is not
intended or expected that the church will
abandon the foundation OF its existence,
any more than that the general structure
OF society will be recsst, but the general
feeling that something is wrong somewhere
and that some remedy must be had Is so
widespread that the thinkers are giving
their earnest attention to the situation, to
the end that out Of the unrest may be
brought good for all. The effort is directed
to the end that the forces that are now
working singly and unallied may be
brought into harmony, and out of the unity
OF purpose that is to be established will
come a general forward movement, sup
ported by the tremendous energy that is
now dissipating its power in many direc-
tons and accomplishing little.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-31

Bourchier is to produce Bernstein's
Samson in London shortly. His version
closely resembles that of Gillette, which
you have seen in the United States and
which is almost a word for word transla-
ton of the original, despite the criticisms
which have been made upon it.
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A Merry Widow dinner is to be given
at the Hotel Cecil on January 81 by the
o. p. club in honor of the principals Of
the Days theater production. Among
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habit the world and who are making up a
large part Of the "ferment." It is in line
with other writings. Social unrest" has
become a hackneyed expression and yet 1t
is the accurate diagnosis Of thinkers. All
the great achievements of the eighteenth
and nineteenth centuries and their Won
derful effect on the affairs Of mankind
the sociological revolutions wrought by
reason OF the advance in thought, the
direct benefit Of invention and application
OF Improvements to social conditions, with
their resulting effect on the political status
OF the individual-have eliminated in a
condition that is described more succinctly
by that phrase, social unrest" than by
any other. This unrest has enforced con-
siderstion in many ways and has engrossed
the attention of even the thoughtless to an
extent that has caused the wise to wonder
II the agitation were not going too far. 1t
IL not alone In the spread Of the f~allacies
OF socialism, so-called. that this is mani
fest, but in other and more serious as
poets.
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-31

Although Arthur bOurehier who y a
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He SERVANT IN TItE HOUSE,
is a fine example OF the modern
trend Of dramatic writing; II Is
successful because 1t presents a
thought that is vitality interest
ing fn the fnlka who now in
Omaha daily bee., 1909-01-31

"A Millionaire Tramp will be presented
at the Krug today and Monday by a splen-
did company. The play contains an orig
inal story with lines that produce both
tears and good cheer. Considerable special
scenery Is carried, the chief setting be-
ing the Church of the Holy Cross in Act II.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-13
WALTON BARN BURNS
SEVERE FIRE ON HALE COUNTY
 PLANTATION.
Three Negroes Arc in Jail at Greens- bor0 Charged With Firing
 the Place-Nine Mwies De- r atroyed.

Greensboro. April 12.--tSpecial.)--A severe Are occurred last night about o'clock on the plantation owned by Mrs. R. M Nelson and leased by Tom Walton. about twelve miles from here
 The barn and stable of Mir. Walton. nine mules. 500 bushels of corn and suf5icient hay for the year were en- tirely. consumed. MT. walton was not awakened Until the fire had gained such headway that the mules could not be rescued. M
 Randall Tucker. Richard Vaughn and Thornton Jones. all negroes. have been arrested and are in jail here Randall Tucker was first arrested and after being brought to Greensboro con- fessed and implicated the other two.
 The negroes were infurinted and wanted to. throw Tucker into the fire but Mir. Walton prevented them iron, doing 90. Two of the negroes in jail are about nineteen years of age and the third is an old man.
 The story goes that these negroes Tucker and Vaughn wanted to pur. chase one s4 pair of shoes and Mir Walton gave him a $2.50 pair instead ana the other wanted Easter apparel which Mir. Walton refused. Tn conse- quence' of this treatment they became angry and fired the barn.