Morning journal and courier., 1892-03-08
The Story of "The Vendetta. :.

"The Vendetta" which will be the at. traction tonight at Proctor's opera house,
 has been one of the most sensational sue. cesses of the season. The press of New York, Brooklyn, Boston, Washington, Gin cinnati, Chicago, Louisville, etc., has given it unstinted praise. Not only have they applsuded the strong and interesting play,
 but the wonderful scenic display has been one of the most brilliant features of the success.
 It must not be inferred that the play is dTamatization of the novel of the same name. It in no way resembles it, as the play was written long before the novel be- came popular; still the play only received its first production last August in New York city.
 The story of "The Vendetta" is an inter esting one. Octavio Romarri, young Italian, ,marries Angeline Gerard and comes to the home of his bride Paris) to reside; Marquis de Vhar is introduced into the family and falls deeply in love with Ro- marri's wife; she repulses his advances, and he for revenge determines to compro- mise her in her husbands eyes.
 woman supposed to be Vhar's sister accompanies him, and she is jealous of Vhsr's love for Angeline and already con- sents to impersonate Angeline, meet Vhar in the garden and accept his caresses, knowing Romarri would soon pass. The plot succeeds. Romarri overhears him call her Angeline, and thinking her his wife seizes Vhar, and terrible struggle ,o50ws snd rusbes M eFaFd ie the aoar inst as vhar fires a revolver pointed at Rom arri; the shot misses him and strikes Ge- rard, who falls to the floor. The report attracts Gendsrmes who are passing. Rom arri in short struggle takes the revolver from Vhar, intending to shoot him; his arm is seized by the Gendarmes. Romarri is accused of the crime, convicted and sent to the galleys for life. At his trial he re- fuses to tell the truth as it would bring disgrace upon his young wife he loves so we'll, so the world believes him guilty.
 The rest of the piece is devoted to Ro- marri's escape, his pursuit of the villain, his vengeance and his final happiness.
 Act fifth opens showing the door yard Paris is seen burning in the distance. laws, heads them for this spot, knowing Romarri is absent from home. His mo tive is to get Angeline while his followers plunder the house. He succeeds in get ting Angeline, when Romarri bursts through the gates. Both men are armed with swords, and one of the most realistic and startling sword combsts takes place. Romarri strikes the final blow, and as Vshr falls the mob rushes on through the gates. They are met by the soldiers, mak- ing a striking and realistic scene.
 There is vein of comedy running through this plot. The principal comedy character is John Jenkins, jr., from Chi cago-an American who finds himself in m and an, har ITO ceipp oif n afipue. he makes love to, and finally marries @ young cousin of Angeline's.
 Mir. Whiteear's portrayal of Romarri is at all times powerful and pathetic. His stuttering English flop, in act third, is one of the brightest character bits on the stage.
 The supporting company has been se- lected with great care, and includes Miss Helen Tracy, Miss Anna Boyle and other we'll l-known performers. The scenic and mechanical effects are said to be unusually fine,