The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1894-10-15
In LOCAL THEATERS.

~ thc IOWcI VI Tile I-TtSS, WHlCH
will be seen at the Academy of Music
tonight. two prominent characters
tics cannot escape the attention of those
familiar with American plays of to-
day. First the usccess with which
Messrs, Pitou and Jessup have ap-
pealed to every class Of theater pat
rons in this play, and second the ad-
mirable way in which the actors have
treated the profession of journalism,
giving 1t, almost the first time upon the
stage, its proper due as one of the great
forces Of modern civilization rather
than belittling II, as usual in such pro-
ductions, by the introduction OF an abb
surd travesty of the workers upon the
great newspapers Of the day. The story
told in "The Power of the Press" re-
fleets In large degree actual incidents
Of New York life, and, despite the large
number of people necessarily intro
duced the play moves rapidly to the
ending, which truly repeats incidents
in real life.
Elmer E. Vance, whose phenomenally
successful plays, 1.-THE Limited Mall
and Patent Applied For" have made
him independent, is not inclined to
rest on his laurels and sell, or let out
on royalty, but remains with his pet,
"rhe Limited Mail" overseeing and
closely watching every detail, which
goes 30 far towards the always smooth
and even performance noticeable In the
action Of that play. Besides all his ar
duous work he has. in his leisure mo-
ments, been engaged for over two years
in writing a new play designed to mt
the wonderfully clever and versatile
abilities Of Little Beatrice. 1.-THE Linn
tied Mail" will be seen at the Academy
Of Music tonight.
Asumptuous revival Of BARLEY Camp
bells famous play THE Galley Slave"
will be given at the Academy of Music
Wednesday evening. In these days OF
modern hurricane melodramas, with
their mechanical effects, 1t Is OCCASION
ally refreshing to return to the melo-
drama Of the old school In which dra-
matte action is termed, stage realism" :"
BARLEY Campbell was master OF melo-
dramas, and Of all his plays none be-
came more deservedly popular than
"The Galley Slave" 1t blends O story
of true dramatic strength, with an ele-
ment Of wholesale humor. With skill
fully covered background OF pure
romance, love, misunderstanding, noble
sacrifice, retribution and final happi-
ness, these are the elements which go
to make the good, old-fashioned play,
and which are typical in "The Galley
Slave"
"Old Glory" which will be seen at
the Academy Of Music Thursday night,
has been described as the most power
full melodrama of the times. The play
deals with international events which
have recently stirred two continents
the plot detailing the Gillian troubles
during which American sailors were
shot down like dogs in the streets of
Valparaiso. The play presents dra-
matte portrayal Of the gallant defense
Of "Old Glory" the proud American
flag, made by Uncle Sans blue-jack-
cts against the infuriated mob which
besieged the United States consulate at
Valparaiso, seeking to trample upon
the Stars and Stripes. As the hero
Is about to be executed by the natives
the guns of the United States steam
ship Baltimore are heard In the dis
tance and the execution is postponed.
A delightful comedy vein pervades the
play, In which those agreeable enter
tainers, John A. Coleman. recently OF
the Tuxedo and Africa" companies,
and Miss Louise Montrose have many
opportunities. The cast, which is Of
exceptional strength, includes such
skilled performers as James Horne,
George c. Staley, George Turner, Dan
Jarrett, John A. Coleman, U. z. Col
lins, George c. Caine, George Duke,
Sylvester Warren, George Truesdell,
Frank Burt, Roselle Knott, and Vivian
Edsall.
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Beginning today and continuing un-
til Wednesday, Manager Davis will
present an excellent treat for his pat
rons in the shape of r. E. Davey's real
istic melo-dramatic success, Enemies
for Life" 1t will be presented by a
powerful cast led by the accomplished
actress, Miss Joan Cravan, and will
include storm effect which Is most
real into the smallest details, revolv-
ing prison which considerably en-
hances the plot, and rescue in mid
ocean raises the pitch OF enthusiasm to
the highest key. Among other powerful
episodes in the play are q gipsy camp
scene with beautiful waterfall and the
destruction Of camp by Tightening
Manager Davis has eXcelled himself
! during the present season and 'has
spared no expense to attain the re-
suits which the public have so highly
applauded.