The record-union. [volume] (Sacramento, Calif.) 1891-1903, 1892-05-20
AMUSENfENTS

'The Power of the Press" is play that
deals with characters and scenes thor
oughIy familiar to the residents of New
York City, while the story is told in such
a way as to enlist the interest of all from
the very outset. 1t illustrates in forcible
manner the devotion to their husbands OF
two noble-hearted women, and with
equal force shows the weak side of their
husbands natures. The slaves OF drink.
each man finally reaches Sing Sinr-one
for forgery and the other for ATTEMPTED
murder. The latter is innocent of the
terrible crime OF which he is accused
having been the victim Of the nacnina-
tons Of q former suitOr for the hand of
the woman whom he made his wife The
other, however, IS guilty Of the charge,
having forged his fathers name to check.
the father allowing the law to take its
course. While in prison both men re-
solve never to touch liquor after their re-
lease, bat try 10 regain their lost charac-
ters. After many vicissitudes, by the de-
Volion OF their wives. they are enabled to
do so.
The aid OF the press is invoked, and by
It's power the innocent man is able to
place his enemy behind prison bars. have
The fact of his innocence published
throughout the length and breadth of the
land and regain his right to citizenship.
The play throughout is filled with strong
dramatic incidents, which make great de-
mands on different members Of the com
paDy, but all are said 10 be equal to the
task, and receive round after round Of an
plause; in fact, so highly pleased are the
audience with the efforts Of the principal
performers that they are called before the
curtain on several occasions.
Each scene is vivid and realistic pic
ture, which not only reflects credit on the
scenic artists. but carpenters as well.
The play IS i'll six acts, and so great is the
interest manifested that no one leaves the
theater before the curtain drops on the
final scene. THE Power of the Press" is
the strongest play of its kind that has
ever been produced here, and large audi
ences will undoubtedly greet the COM
pany.
James II. Wallick's talented company
will appear on Monday and Tuesday
evenings next at the Clunie Opera house
in The Bandit King and 1.-The Cattle
King" The former will be given on
Monday evening. Speaking of this pro-
ducti0n in that city the Boston Daiiy
Globe says:
THE Bandit King a melodramatic
romance IN six acts, was produced last
night. The characters in the piece We're
well sustained, James II. Wallick assum-
ing the part Of Joe Howard the devoted
son. \ typical illustration of border life
is the play from beginning 10 end, and
thrilling situations formed the climax of
every act. Joe Howard the bandit KING
is wrongfully suspected and accused Of
numbering his mother, and proclaimed an
outlaw. His oath of vengeance over the
dead body Of his mol her is strikIngIy
illustrative OF a sons devotion and love.
Branded as an outlaw, he seeks the wilds
OF the West, and with his faithful COM
panion, kolemah. waif, has many hair
breadth escapes. Introduced in the play
are the wonderful. sagacious and we'll
trained animal actors, Raider, Charger
and Texas, whose intelligence is remark
able. They are very important part of
the company, and carry their riders on
some thrilling rides. We commend this
piece TO all those whose nerves will stand
the shock of thrilling adventurous scenes
all OF which appeal to the finer sensibili-
ties OF manhood. The play is so inter-
spersed with comical situations that one
never, for moment, tires.'