The evening world. Newspaper, August 27, 1914, Page 11

\ vwatohing the play. ‘and then proceeded to giv a Rattling Good Detective Play. "BY CHARLES DARNTON. HOUGH the late P. T. Barnum may ha ¢ §° his choice of « word, there’s no denying that the dear public dearly loves to be tricked, Give it a play that strings it along until it feels Ike a tight-rope walker balancing on one foot and it will — Gissy with delight. “Under Cover,” which emerged at the Cort Theatre ast night as a Pattling good detective play, proved to be as full of tricks as our old friend Sardou. I don’t mean to say that Roi Cooper Megrue has stolen any laurels or Iles of France in his pursuit of royalties, but he has shown himself to be| clever and resourceful, and what is more promising, so far ae his career is caught the difficult trick of writing the brightest dialogue that an American play has offered since the best days of Clyde Fitch. And when is worth watching. concerned, an author sets out at this pace Laat night we were kept very busy It was like a game, “Find the Villain.” To put. us ‘om the alert there was # great deal @f preparatory talk by unusually charming ladies—tho sort @ man al- ways hopes to meet when going it Dlind on a week-end—concerning & fascinating devil wno was so ‘mys- terious” that no one knew quite what to make of him. ff ever an actor found himself obliged to live up to e@dvance advertising that was flatter- {ng to the point of embarrassment, Wiliam Courtenay was that actor ‘when he arrived upon the scene. It ‘was like confronting three-sheet post- ere of himself all over the place, and his ability to face the situation with- out blushing was an achievement in itself. He stepped casily int, a role that suited him down to the ground per- formance that waa quite,.as good, if not better, than his Arsene Lupin. Myatery was in the air, and edme- ‘where on the Long Island premises of the Harringtons (nise people, but eareless) was that peur) beyond price to playwrights, the inevitable meck- lage. It had been amuggied by. the mysterious Denby, and a sleuth from the Custom House was on the trail ‘This in itsclf wasn't at all remark- @ble nor dramatic, of course, but think of a well-bred, sensitive girl on the door lst, of Society being there, ten, ase reluctant agent of the Gov- q@mument to epy out the smuggler! Whe: Cah! wes ‘compelled to take the vat a very decent salary—to @ave her poor little sister from going to jail instead of to bridge parties for having pawned Ethel’s jewels and imponed upon an insurance company that had accepted the story of rob- bery. Then3itee was lured down to ‘the cystems office by a yarn about a emuggied ring, te order to got the play atarted. _ Tt took: dne wholé act to wet Ettiel fm romantic touch with the plot, for the moment Denby arriv. 6 ‘spoke of baving eaten string beans with him in Paris, where they had enjoyed Very good appetites for two happy weeks, But the customs chap, Tay- lor, sneaked into the house and led ber evening by telling her that by was the fellow he was «fter. Ethel couldn't believe he was 4 emugsier, but to keep her sister from ance the summer colony in the bs, she promised to do her best to gether hands on the necklace. @he was told Denby kept it in his tebacco pouch, But he had hes—clever dog! And anyway, Eetwore the string of pearls beneath the lapel of his evening coat. Odd, wasn't it? The chase for the necklace was as Fareiatent as that-kept up for Mr. jo two The her there until morni: it. she dig aida up something: fio. wee! deal of a cad, and she ey one, but he argued that she com- Relled him to play a low card tu the}. 6 whe had started. Though he oat his temper for a moment, he loved her. She presently took a more Teasonable view of the situation, and they both became confidential about the necklace and little eister, when Boone pulled back a curtain and un- wittingly gave the signal that ught the customs deputy in from garden, Denby sounded the burglar alarm and shut off tho lights, when the startled household ar- after a shot in the dark, Denby had Taylor covered with his gun, and that announced he had caught a burglar. The next moment he backed out into the hall, with Taylor in pur- @wit, but ran right around into the room again and told Ethel not to be srightened, low, all along there had been a @feat deal of talk about a mysterious secret service agent known as "R. J." He was cracked up to be a terror to smugglers, and whenever his initials were mentioned Taylor smiled mod- estly. There was only one reasor for thinking Denby might be this famous ntieman instead of a smuggler. He for his supposed accomplice a weuth cajied Monty who grow weak ™m tne knees at the first sign of dan- » It was not at all likely that a epook would travel in such company. However, the action of the play was eo swift that there was hardly time to give Monty a second thought. And after the alarm went off in Denby's room, the play was set back five min- utes pst the last act, and Denby, draw- 10,000 out of his shirt-collar, for are world like a magician, pro- ceeded to trap Taylor as a grafter and reveal himself as the noted “R, J."—Richard (now prepare your- eelf for an awful shock) Jones! Mr. Courtenay survived even thts revelation and came off with first honors. This was no small achieve- ment, since the acting throughout was excellent, Lily Cahill displayed good breeding, sincerity and genuine feel- ing aa the heroine, Lucile Watson was a delight as the chatty Mrs, ington, and Wilfred Draycott, with a thoroughly human thirst, was very happy in tho role of her hus- Ralph baat be page Monty an amusing yout oebe Foster came f Mer uncomfortable fifteen as Ethel's sister very well, Lote Fisher was a very pretty, every- SE, Bs 95, Fists Had Ba Relwya‘eont béen somewhat Indiscreet In tributed a capital “Dit” as a smuggler who came to grief. DeWitt C. Jen- nings made the customs deputy auch @ forceful bully that there was gen- eral rejoicing at his downfall. We are all rather tired of seeing the in- iquities of the police exposed—but a customs officer? We should worry! But more than this, “Under Cover” offers a real surprise, together with no end of excitement. It is more in- teresting than “Raffles” and it has the further advantage of youth and romance. Then, too, it is so well written and #o admirably cast that it leaves nothing to be destred in the+ way of good entertainment. Get out and get “Under Cover” on your list, for it's @ big hit. NOTES OF THE THEATRE. Tho Messrs. Shubert announce they have completed arrangements with Paul Armstrong by which ‘he. ‘will produce a play entitled “The Blud- geon” at the Maxine Elliott Theatre on Sept, 7. 7 9t] When the curtain falls (ang at the Hippodrome this reversal of form Prevails) for the frst time disclosing je Wars of the World™oh Saturday night, Sept. 6, first night ‘will ‘dee among the soldiers of the different trios a number of Wall stregt brok- érs and their clerks, who owihix to the suspension of business have been compelled to seek other means of livelihood. ‘There is said to be a con- tingent of fifty Wall street men em- ployed in the spectacle, Miss Martha Hedman, who went abroad last June to appear with Georgo Alexander at the St. James Theatre, London, arrived yesterday Soldier Bartfield, the champion of the United States Navy, and Terry Mitchell, Brooklyn’s most popular contender for the welterweight title, have been signed by. Manager Johnny Weismantel to settle their differences in the ring of the Broadway Sporting Club of Brooklyn next Tuesday night, Sept. 1, Four real sluggers are on the bill Jn the star bouts at the Fairmont A. C. on Saturday night. Johnny Lore, after a long rest, is going to start again against Harry Condon. He cer- tainly has picked a rough oppunent. In the second bout Willie Warren Is booked for a clash with Tommy Houck. The latter expects to atop Warren, and if he does he will get & return match with Benny anemt Harry Pierce of Brooklyn will ex- cha wallops with Eddie Smith of Yorkville in @ ten-round bout Batur- day night at the Broadway Sporting Club of Brooklyn, Smtih has fought Jack Britton and many other noted Dugilists in his class. To anticipate the technical sharps who may start betting it is trus that the Braves were leading the National | League yesterday for exactly thirty minutes, The Glants had iost thei: first game to the Cardinals before the Cub-Braves game was over. That exces Julia ath ; INIGTR: a a a feed ‘Amsterdam! A oN ZIEGFELD. FOLLIES ADRL RDEN: DANAE bw ROLLE mi REP\ Ic | West f SNA THE’! Hcl cost 0 OF F LOVING WHAT HaPFENELS iT 2 a FUL TOM MATINEES 5 sar, beeen, TWIN BEDS Evenings $.2 w Pas “PASSING SHOW OF ist it by way of Montreal. While visiting relatives in Sweden Miss Hedman got her first intimation of the European war and hurried back to London, passing through Berlin the day Ger- many declared war on France. sho managed to reath ‘England’ and ‘sail, but her baggage went astray and ts atil lost. Miss Hedman begins re- heardnis riext “Monday to ‘pidy the prinéipai part in the new Paul Arm. strong play, “The Heart of a Thie: Alexandra Carlisle, who is to play the leading role in Charlies Ki “The Money Makers,” is on the conia, due in Boston next Saturday. Miss Carllsie’s départure from ‘Bas rope was delayed not only by the war, but by the death of her mother a few days ago, John F, Glancy of “Bunty Pulls the Strings’ me has been engaged by William Elliott for the role of Mac- Gregor in the new “Kitty MacKay” company, Mr. Elliott also retained Bertha Kent, who played all last sea- son with Otis Skinner, and Elizabeth Merson, sister of Isobel Meraon. John rt's new playhouse, the Standard, at Broadway and Ninoty- ninth street, will open Sopt. 7 with “Peg o' My Heart.” Porter Emerson Browne's new com- aye “Wild Oats,” will have its in- atta formance at Schenectady on ‘Tues Mr: . Kiske'’e new comedy of Lon- | don life in 1760, by John Luther Long and Frank Stayton, ia to be called “Lady ae f Martingale, or the Ad- iventures of a Lively Trunsy.” Re- ‘hearsals have begun, and in the com- any are Eric Blind, Sidney Herbert, ercy D, Standing and Miss Marie ‘Chambera, Charles Hopkins has engaged Mise Louise Closser Hale for an important role in Harold Chapin's comedy, “The Marriage of Columbine,” which ts to open the Punch and Judy Theatre on Bin Esp: le. agne, who is to appear with Al Jolson in the next Winter Garden show, is aboard the Espagne bound for this country, She had con- siderable trouble getting away from France, Accident Costs Clarence Carmen|@ *! Fifty-Mile Race| Menus Bedell, Jimmy Moran and Vincenzo Madonna were the first three riders to qualify for the final in the international motor-paced championship, finishing as named in the frat fifty mile heat at the Brigh- ton Beach Motordrome last night, the winner's time being one hour six min- utes three and four-fifths seconds, The favorite for the race, Clarence Carmen, lost twelve miles after lead- ing for eighteen by having his chain broken, and after remounting gained lap after lap of his lost ground but ‘Was’ too far out of it to be in the money, Bedell rode a smashing race, keqping up a fast and steady pace for the entire distance without @ stop, Arthur Chapple was successful in hie first start, winning five mile paadionn in the last mile from Bert nin who was allowed one lap han- dicap, Caappies time for the distance was 8.43 The professional sprint riders will be out in force Saturday night when all the cracks will start in a two- thirds mile qpen race to be run in four heats and a final. Goulet now heads the list for open races with Kramer a close second, and as the season has not far to go these two starm will be battling for extra points Saturday night. The “pros” will also start in a five mile handicap with Kramer, Goullet and Rutt going from ecratch, ets a tne 2Bc,, de B0c, LONGACRE AP Wed.(Pop,) & Sat,2,80 | resis. APairofSixes CANDLER THEATRE W404 En. 2 | ia BIGGEST Wetvns On Trial” Burlesque z¥tiy, | OLUMBIAE 16 BEAUTY SHOW RIG HAMMERSTEINS , a s by Phone. Bryant $257 & 54) a Rat erate reat er iutrigr ale | A ETHEL MARRYMORE Adelaide d& ganic ota bk TO Abia RAPHE rs pours ED ae vee Tak wt, | Mat. Daily GARDEN ner GIRLS, Bpectal: TOO 4 Her Hawalians So Hacky Contest chy Geoteste HENDERSON'S © Cecil L SON'S wine eee Asse ‘Chandler, Baraban & Grohs & other stars, j, BRIGHTO! BESSIE WYNN, “The ahtning Stee che [es Bu PA RR uN Bary TT. Vaurtevilie in he on the Hutsim. Thu meant that the Bostons led the league until they were defe: by Chicago. James Butler's Comedy came beck to the scales after the running of the Grab Bag Handicap badly cut on the right hind leg. This may lay her up for a while. Frank Taylor tnvught Working Lad | tth. A lot of | would win sure in thé the regular fellows too! his tip and will be on the settil ine to-day. -Tuckey's Judgment of pace In the steeplechase is almost uncanny. Ho never made a move on Old Salt until) nearing the final jump, on, caught Nosegay an en ho camo breezed. mink © ay Must Show qa tho Court of Special Brooklyn, the Haviland Milk and'C Company was yesterday given until Sept. 17 to submit bricfs as to whether its plant at No. 439 Eleventh street should be discontinued. Residents of the neighborhood testified that the plant is @ public nuisance, The rattle of milk cans and the noise of the horses and wagons in the early morning hours disturb their sleep, the people say. 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Koyal Diamond & EG Lane i Malden Phone 243 Joha. IT ao HELP RUDOLPH DIRKS MEN Every $12.50 A Sale of 150 Sample Autumn Suits and Silk Dresses for Young Women Later you will see these suits and dresses here and elsewhere at higher prices. But because they are samples—we shall offer The Suits at $20 The man who made the suits Pdi on m we have had and will have here for as much as = du} suite to retail for lees then 9@5, 988.50. at. 16.00" to 920, oadclot! and gabardine in There end afternoon styles and Me Be dlees pee aga beautifully lined with some light colors for even more dressy cecesioms, de cygne—carefully tailored and finished. Not « in thie wes more thea Boats are various in lengths. three ago. Bizes 16 years only. Boys’ Cloth Suits, Wash Suits, Blouses, Rompers at Takeaway Prices Cloth Suits, $4, $6.75 Originally 00.76 to $15 Wash Suits, $1.15, $1.65 and $1.85 Originally 91.85 to 05 Blouses, 50c and Originally 680 to 98.60 Those 7,000 Blankets People Are Buying Them by the Half Dozen witiuioinmakkeas nn Prices Down 15 to 3344 Per Cent. This is remarkable, indeed, German dyes will affect prices Down 15 to 3344 Per Cent. below our regular prices based on old low wholesale costs—we ae not com> paring with what E expected to happen but what already exists, Every Kind From cotton blankets at $1 pair; wool and cotton blankets for 98.8y; all-wool blankets for $6.50, the to $17.50, for some very exquisite blankets. Three Hundred Corsets, $1 at $2 and $3. models. Light and cool. This is New, and Final Spring and Summer Suit in the Stocks of Our Main Clothing Store. eerie Only Our Sports Suits), Friday Our Original Prices, $18.50 to $33.50 Note 1—Included are blue serges, the suits of English tropical worsted, and fancy suits for business and street wear. large men and for stout men. Plenty of nor- mal of have tocharge for any alterations desired beyond adjustment of aenves and trousers lengths. Saturday. Advance Showing of examples of the very distinctive and mod- erately-priced of Chi and delivered Tuesday, September the opening of the Sale. regular normal prices. Identical corsets have sold here All are popular Main Floor, Old Building. Ph fpusahs thr S SUITS and $17.50 Note 2—There is good choosing for extra izes. 600 suits all told. Note $—At these nominal prices we shall Note 4—The Store will be closed all day Burlington Arcade floor, New Bldg. The Dresses at $11.50 ‘The dresses are de chine, satin and chan meuse a pretty 7 Ball colors, too, We have hed —Friday in the Gallery of China— merchandise in the September. ‘Sale Cut Glass rtwares ieusie Lake given tomorrow will be Prices are 25 to 50 per-cent. below our Second Gallery, New Building. and Orders hen ] is goi and Pita wool is going up the-scarcity -of of Blankets Included variety goes up; covering every price range Third Gallery, Now Building, But OUR Price Remains the Same Men's Silk Socks, 35c 3 pairs for $1 The maker’ 's price has gone up 15 per cent. since we bought them. Full-fashioned; mercerized C and Soles; high spliced heel; wae tan, gray or navy blue. Burlington Arcade floor, New Bldg. BY OECISI (New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Department.) ‘tenes KATZENJAMMER KIDS DRAWS FOR THE COMIC SECTION OF THE INEW YORK SUNDAY WOR ON OF COURT 7. EXCLUSIVELY