St. Paul daily globe., 1888-08-27
MINNEAPOLIS. IS
ADJUSTMENTS.

"The Mystery of Il Hanson Cab"
Observation-Disclosures" at the
Peoples.
The sensational melodrama "The
Mystery of a Hanson Cab" was pre-
Sented to a full house at the Pence last
night, and went into instant favor.
"The Mystery OF Handsom Cab is as
startling as a French novel;, and
the story hinges on a murder. The
play was admirably cast and the
honorS were evenly distributed. The
Ait of the evening was made by Neill
Scully. who played the part of Mother
GutterSnipe. an old hag, type of
Mother Frochard or Shipley. Mr.. Book
and MIR. Barbour also were warmly re-
ceived, and r. Fulton Russell came in
for his share Of the applause. ga Mys-
terry of a Hanson Cab" will run until
Thursday, when ''Uncle Toms Cabin'
will be revived with a strong cast and
appropriate scenery.
''RICHELIEU" AT THE PEOPLES.
"Rlchelieu," the most ambitious pro-
management, commenced weeks run
at that theater last night. The great
play was greeted with packed house in
spite of the warm weather. Theo Ham
llton, the new leading man,
appeared as Richelieu. 1t was
his first appearance in the role
in America. He stood the test
well, sustaining the difficult rolo admir-
ably throughout the play. In the eli
max he showed power in degree never
before approached at the Peoples.
OF her best roles. She played the
part with care and unusual feeling,
Her costumes were works of art and
sustain the reputation she has won for
tasteful and elegant dressing. Mr..
Nelson as BaradaS was strong and i'm
parted to the role his usual ease and
care. Mr.. Brown in the pleasing role of
De Mauprat was an ideal flower of
the French court, giving a finished
rendition of the role. Mr.. Benton;s
Joseph, Haen's lisping court swell, de
1Beringhen, Terry's King and Gala
hans Duke all added strength to the
support. The performance, on the
whole, was excellent, and speaks
volumes for the ability of the
new Peoples company. ''Riche-
lieu" is the first of a series of
the highest grade of plays, which will be
put on from time to time. At the end
OF the fourth act last night Hamilton
was called before the curtain and given
round aIIer round or applause.
Tonight the much talked-about bur-
lesque, "The Corsair,' will be pre-
Sented at the Grand opera house. The
scenery for the production arrived yes
terday and consisted of two carloads.
1t will require fourteen extra men to
handle the drops" Manager Sam
Harrison also arrived and was in excel
lent spirits. He reports all the company
i'll good health and promises a smooth
production. The sale has been large
and The Corsair'' is evidently booked
for prosperous run. Manager Conklin
will increase the orchestra to twenty
pieces during the engagement, and the
melodiouS music of the extravaganza
will be given perfect rendition.
Mr.. Knight will appear in this piece as
a Dutch pirate. Tuesday "The
COrsair' company will attend the bail
game between the Liars and LibelerS.
Louis James and company have been
invited and will come over from st.
Paul, together with the Peoples theater
company. The stock companies of all
the local theaterS will be in attendance.
The old theater goer and lover of the
legitimate is dusting up his play books
and getting ready for the engagement
of Louis James and Marie Wainwright at
the Grand this week. The repertory
announced is a most taking one. and
should interest all refined and intelli-
gent people. Thursday "Othello'' will
be given; Friday, LAS You Like It."
repeated at the Saturday matinee): and
Saturday, ''Virginius." The company
includes F. c. Mosely, Kate Meek,
Harry Langdon. Erol Dunbar, and
others. The sale of seats will open
Tuesday.