St. Paul daily globe., 1892-03-20
AT THE THEATERS.
Scenic MeIodrama at Both of the
Opera Houses.

Scenic MeIodrama at Both of the
Opera Houses.
Grand Opera House-Pitou and Jes-
Sup'S American drama. in six acts, en-
titled "The Power of the Press" will
be the attraction next week, the first
performance being given Monday. 1t
is said that the play does not make the
personality of the press unduly prOmi
nent, but rather serves to show the
powerful influence which 1t exerts in
righting wrongs and fighting the cause
of the helpless. There are thirteen dis
tinct sets used in this production. The
victim of "rhe Power of the Press" is
Steve Carson, a young carpenter. Drink
leads him into bad society, and one
night he is arrested for theft and vio-
lence. He is tried. convicted and con.
demned to Sing Sing, while his unhappy
wife and children go adrift in New York
and are pursued by Turner Morgan.
the real criminal. When Carson, hav-
ing served his time in Jail. comes home
and tries to earn his bread at his
old trade, Morgan dogs his steps,
turns his friends against him and
brings him near to starvation. An eX
accOmplice of MOrgan'S, named Harold
Norwood, however, at length unties the
plot Of the play. Last, but not least
the staging of the play is more than
tasteful. The scene Ill the shipyard at
Astoria is unusually effective, and the
weighing of the anchor by the crew
of the bark Mary Vale will help to win
this clever play the popularity which,
even without such attractions, it de-
serves. The engagement is for the
week, with Wednesday and Saturday
matinees. The prices for the Wednes-
day matinee will be reduced to 25, so
and rs cents. The curtain will be rung
UP each night at s, matinees at 3.
Bijou Opera House-The attraction
at the Bijou this week should be particu-
larly attractive to the patrons of that
popular theater, combining as IL does
the best efforts of an author Of reputa.
ton, all actress of ability, and the hearty
collaboration of the scenic artist ana the
was written by Henry DeMille. one of
the best known of modern dramatic
writer's. With his master hand Mr..
De Mile has developed in the danger
Signal'' some of the most sensational
scenes ever embodied in q dramatic
work. The play deals with the life of
railroad men, but cleverly interspersed
are thrown dainty bits of character
work, introducing portraitureS of army
life on the frontier. and society devotees.
1.-THE Danger SignaP' must not be
confounded in its analysis, with
the wild Western blood and thun-
der drama, for there are no
bloodthlrsty Williams, no Indians, no
process servers, no forecloslng oe mort
cages in order to force the heroine to
marry bad man, no firing or pistols or
guns and no loud, blatant heroics. 1t is
hnp oil ctn fol
and we'll acted by capable company,
and the sensational effects that are in
troduced are as much part of the play
as the lines of the characters. The
most prominent of TIE realistic effects
are q monster locomotive with all the
working gear exposed, rotary snow
plow, the departure OF freight train at
night. telegraph Office in operation
and the rapid flight across the stage of
vestlbuled passenger train consisting
or full regulation sized locomotive
and three cars. "The Danger Signal'
was written by Mr.. De Mile for Miss
Morrison whose tour with it has been
confined nearly exclusively TO the large
cities. The itiaf performance will oc- ,
cur today at 2:36.
Lyceum Theatre-There is atreat in
store tor music lovers, which is nothing
on the 29th of the Chicago Orchestra,
which was heard here in January. The
merits of the organization are so we'll
known that comment in that line is
wholly unnecesSafy. The programme
will be cOnstructedswith the same re-
gard for the popular demand which Mr..
Thomas knows how to satisfy so well,
being composed of classic as well as
popular music. The same individuals
who were heard at the previous con-
cert will be brought here again. with
the exception of Mrs. Julia l.. Wyman,
who has been succeeded by Nine.
Rive-King, pianist of note in Eastern
musical circles. The sale opens Mon
day the 21st at Dyer's music store.
Stuart Robson-Every star wishes his
or her first entrance to be as pleasing to
the audience as possible. The entrance
of Stuart Robson in his rival of "She
Stoops to Conquer" is novelty. The
entire attention of the audience is cen
tered upon the character about to make
his appearance. There is loud applause
and huzZas on the stage mingled with
cries, Here ne comes" There is
moment of anticipation taken up by the
actors, then there is tramp Of horses
hoofs and in comes the prankish Tony
mounted ON his steed. prancIng, just
for joke into the very center OF the
ale house. 1t is fetching, and the audi
ence cannot help but join the applause
of the actors. Stuart Robson's roper
tory will be as follows at the Mime
apolis Grand opera house for Mar CHI 2S,
20. 80: Monday and Tuesday, "She
S loops to Conquer" :" Wednesday matt
n ee and night '"The Henrietta -