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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-25

replied: "No successful actor has
right 10 die until he has done some.
thing good for his art. and when COM
menced management some seventeen
years ago l determined that as soon as
my purse permitted l would present
The Comedy of Errors with COM
petent cast, regardless of cost, and in a
manner as near perfection as the posi-
bliftleS OF the stage would allow. The
result of that determination is seen in
this production" When left the room
l smilingly recalled Bill Nye's opinion
OF this most charming man. These are
his words: Robson is the carnation
and incarnation of comedy. and yet he
is business man. His genius has not
Slapped his sagacity. When he tells OF
the juicy past. and bites his forefingers,
and lights his eighty-frst cigar, and
splits on the prayer rug in his room. lie
grows in my affections like Peri. Did
you ever become real intimate with
Peri? People who know about it say
the Peri is hard to beat.''
Little Miss Corinne's engagement in
comic opera opened anspiciOusly Mon
day night at the Fourteenth Street
theater, when "Hendrick Hudson" was
the piece presented.
John l.. Sullivan and his company
opened Monday night at the Park the.
alter weeks engagement that is APP
parently interesting the public. SuIli-
van is stout and goOd-natured, and Is be-
having himself with conspicuous gravity
of demeanOr.
Charles Frohman has purchased the
latest of the London comedy successes,
which is, according to all reports from
the other side of the water, an even
greater success than was "Charley'S
Aunt in the earlier days of that come
dy. 1.-The New Boy" is the title of this
latest PREDICTION, and the big hit in it
has been made by Weldon GrOssmith.
| who, number of years ago, was a
strong success in this country as the
| leading comedian of Rosina Vokes' COM
pany.
William Hoey, after brief period of
indecision, has concluded to go starring
by himself next season. and his route
is now being booked by w. d. Mann,
| who has for number of years managed
the prosperous affairs of Evans and
| HOey. The new piece chosen for this
undertaking is called 1.-THE Flams,"
and is from the literary workshop of
Harry and Edward Paulton. Hoey will
open at Chicago Aug. 6.
Arthur VOeghtliu, the scenic artist of
the Madison Square theater, who has
been sued i'll North Dakota for divorce
oH TIC RlouHu vi ueSeItioE. 10 pretty
badly upset. He claims that he never
deserted OF in other ways badly treated
his wife. whose affections, he declares,
were alienated from him by a Mr.. Ros-
enfield, the managing director OF Falk's
photograph gallery III this city. Mr.
VOeghtlln says he will bring suit against
Rosenfeld.
w. A. Brady sailed for England today
to prepare for the spring tour of james
j. Corbett through Great Britain. He
told me last night that the CorOett-
Jackson discussion would very likely
come off in London, and that the time
and place would probably be settled
within the next two or three weeks.
LEANDER RICHARDSON
Editor Illustrated Dramatic News.
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Marie WainriOhf

The appearance of Miss Marie VAIN
wright and her splendid company at the
Metropolitan in the near future should
attract some of the largest and most
fashionable audiences of the season. She
isan actress who by right of her beauty,
charm and talents holds a foremost
position OH the American stage. Miss
wainwright has selected for presentation
the famous society drama. Man and
Wife," dramatiZed by Augustin Daly
from Wilkie Collins great story, which
she is making the most prominent feat
ture of her repertory for this season.
in 1t she has recently been most cordi-
ally received in all the largest Eastern
cities. The brilliant actress is aided by
such skillful and favorite players as
Barton Hill, Louise Mildener and
Nathaniel Hartwig.
In addition to MAN and Wife" Miss
wainwright will be seen in "An Unequal
Match ''FrOu Frou'' and "Camille.i
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-25

acting characters. The play is striking
in its plot. thrilling in its situations, and
is said to be brilliant in its dialogue.
The plot is founded on story of love
and intrigue. developing in the succeed
ing incidents humor and rascality,
pathos and heart interest.
Miss HerndOn will costume the role
of LA Belle Marie" in most elaborate
manner. Among the magnificent gar
ments in which she will be CARRIED are
included gorgeous costume of red and
gold, beautiful white satin toilet by
Worth. celebrated Felix long opera
cloak of white and canary-colored vel
vet. trimmed with ostrich tips. In the
fourth act she will appear in pale pink
crepe Grecian robe, with silver orna-
ments, and in the last act she will wear
a beautiful crimson dress. To assist in
the production she has secured list of
clever actors, who are said to be ex-
tremely capable in their different
characteriZatiOnS.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-25

always written in most mpllmentary
strain. Of poetry she also gets her
share. At Milwaukee, March Is last, a
girlish admirer sent her eight verses
of very fair composition.
Upon the stage, as in real life, the I'M
expected often happens. For instance,
there is Miss Marion Abbott. who gets
many Kisses at each performance for
the despicable character she represents,
and yet who in reality is one of the
pleasantest persons in the company.
"Seven girls have tried this part (the
part of Barbara Holton) in the other In
Old Kentucky company" she said,
land they all had to give it up. Why,
do you know in some of the smaller
towns the audiences even groan and
yell at me-" In spite of all this, Miss
Abbott has played the part from the
first. although she left the company at
the close of its st. Paul engagement to
tax e the same character in the Eastern
company playing at Chicago.
Mr.. White, the villain, who, by the
way, makes most efficient stage MAIL
ager, is as goOd-natured and jolly as he
can be, and Mr.. Holland, as Frank
Layson, will be found to be a most
courteous gentleman. always consider
ate of the women of the company. Both
the Colonel and Neb, the old darky,
are fully as pleasant In everyday life
as they appear to the public, even if the
latter Is just as white as any of the other
performers.
The scenery Is as complete as that of
any travelling company. There are 1872
pieces in the first act alone, and yet the
scene has been unset and another set in
less than six minutes.
The first night at new place Is al
ways night of worry to me-" says Mr..
White, stage manager before spoken of.
''There are hundred and'o things to
be looked after and thought about" and
we can we'll agree with him when we
sec the crowd of supers getting in every
ones way, and always being told to
keep quiet" and to Ego down stairs.''
THE element of danger is ever present
when horses are on the stage. Five of
these easily eXcitable animals take part
in the race scene. Some show of speed
| must be made, and for that purpose the
horses are placed at the extreme right,
and at the word they are off. Smash
bang! they are across the stage and all
punched together SO closely that we
wonder no one is hurt. In Milwaukee
recently Thomas Cunningham, master
mechanic, and good one at that, had
bis finger badly broken while catching
the horses at the close Of the race. Some
of the scenery ie very expensive, the
tree used Id the third act, for instance,
which Is said to have c6St ever $500"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-25
A TRUE INDIAN STORY.
Admiration Of the Redskins for
John Stark. Their Brave Captive.

Admiration Of the Redskins for
John Stark, Their Brave Captive.
Youths Companion.
John Stark and his brother William,
with David Stinson and Amos Eastman,
were hunting and trapping one winter
long ago on the head waters of the
Pemigewassett, In New Hampshire.
They had successful season and ac-
cumulated furs to the value of $500. On
the day before they were to break camp
John Stark was out alone collecting
traps, when, as he bent over one, be
heard q peculiar noise, and looking up,
saw himself surrounded by Indians. A
halt-doZen muskets were pointed at his
head, and he realized that escape was
hopeless.
Stark spent the night with his captors
and early the next morning the party
moved down the river and lay in am
bush for the other three hunters. who,
by the bye, were seen coming down the
river, with all their furs and camp
equipage, in canoe. The indians told
Stark to show himself TO his friends.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-25

gotten. and pair Of supreme court
judges assisted the cheering audience
in bringing the little fellow in front of
the curtain"
THAT reminds me-" said Lawrence
Barrett, ''of what Miss Ellen Terry told
me of the first time she played in
"Romeo and Juliet" She met the Earl
of Beacons6eld after the performance.
and asked him how he liked her Juliet.
He replied that he was sure she was
very good, but he thought the best thing
sold the poison to Romeo"
II can ring down the curtain on some
thing quite as strong as that" said Mr..
Robson. II remember meeting at a
dinner given me in Boston, prominent
minister-a mild-mannered, Kindly d.
vine Of the old school. ] was the first
actor he had ever met. and we had quite
little talk. When was about to leave
he patted me on the back and said, My
dear friend, you are nearing my age.
You appear to be a good man and a
clever one. but how sad it is to think
that you have wasted all these years as
q circus rider 1 didn't correct him.
You see the old mans knowledge Of the
stage was little mixed, and he regard
ed the WHOLE show business in. the light
of circus performance"
"But hasn't a decided change come
over the people Of late in regard to the
dignity of the actors ealling?" queried
Gen. Sherman.
: Decidedly" answered the comedian.
1.-THE church has no longer the power to
brand the theater as the hotbed of In
EQUITY, and the voice Of the chattering
idiot who proclaimed that Shakespeare
spelled ruin is hushed forever. The
great fortunes of the stage are in the
pockets Of the players of the legitimate
drama. LQtta is, Of course, an excepz
ton to this rule, ond there are dogbtless
some others, but they are born actors of
extraordinary ability and unbOunded
popularity"
With an agreeable recollection Of this
interview, the writer renewed bis &C.
quaintanee with Mr.. Robson at Ahbey's
theater few nights ago after the fall Of
the cpftaiH On "rhe O6medy Of Errors"
and in the e3ur3s of q pfSasapt CONVEX
sahoX ,esksd him Why hs FAD sps1t
fiteh ! ltt Of money bn Hl&y WbaQh
yl. VIZ ier e ~ RAgg fS sgss. !
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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-25

and ask them to come ashore and take
him on board.
ObeYing their command to show him.
self John Stark stepped forward and
signale6.
THE Indians have got me-" he shout
ed to his friends. go to the other
shore as quick as you can, and run for
your livesn'
The Indians were furious at this, and
showered curses and blows upon the
brave man.
Stinson and William Stark were in
the canoe. and pulled tor the shore with
all their might. The savages raised
theiI muskets to fire upon them.
mot yetf' shouted John, and he
struck up their guns at the moment of
discharge. For this he received another
shower of cuffs and kicks from his in.
, furlated captors. But he was not In
timidated. and when second time they
made ready to fire upon his friends he
tried to stop them, but unsuccesstuIIy.
Stinson was killed In the act of leaning
ashore. but young Stark escaped. East
man, VINO mad been walking along the
bank. was easily made captive.
The Indians took Eastman and Stark
to Canada with them, where, on their
arrival, they were forced to run the
gauntlet. Two long lines of warriors
were drawn up. each armed with club
to beat the unfortunate men as they
passed along.
Eastman's turn came first. The In
dlahs cudgeled him most numerically,
and he came out of the lines more dead
than alive, But Stark was of different
metal. He marched up to the head of
the line with firm step, knocked down
the first Indian he met, and continued
TO lay about him with so much vigor
that the astonished natives suffered him
to pass with scarcely blow.
The OLD warriors were so pleased with
Stark's bravery that they wished to
adopt him into their tribe. He declined
the offer, Afterward they babe him hoe
corn, He complied so far as to cut 1t
up by the roots and then throw his hoes
ipto the river, DECLARING that such work
Fas gt only tor squa&s. This only in
ereassd thf:IidlaIis,, admiration for him
Rpd t4ey DID pot ask him to do ahy
asa. or 'a s,,l REBe ri Indians MsEs 4; 4.
H|ssd ranssfT s II sso. sha A fsf Stark tx
It, R& w. 81 s. asss BE my
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-25
DELLA .F

st. Paul. The talent of the comedian
has simply concentrated his most anus
ing characteristics, and so emphasized
them that the slowest student of the
human family cannot miss approaching
them. Mr.. kelly's acting has a droll-
ness and quiet tinish about it that is
very taking. His makeup is superb.
He has his features under perfect con-
troll, and his odd changes of expression
are decidedly cOmcal. HIS command
of the Irish brogue is simply perfect.
The company supporting Mr.. Kelly is
promised to be the strongest that has
ever appeared with him. 1t includes
Adelaide Randall. the famous prima
donna; Aimee Angeles. lively SOU
brette; Harry Kelly, most laughable
eccentric comedian, and others. The
piece will be handsomely staged and
cOStumed.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-25

What of the staging? Here is where
the author grows eloquent in talking
with you. "You know" he says, THAT
l have had considerable to do with put
ting plays. both old and new. upon the
stage during the several seasons of the
stock at the Grand, but have never as
yet ha my own way, and made thor
ough production in every detail. What
l mean is to put the entire scenic dis
play on that fits the play. In other
words, strip the stage Of everything,
even to the carpets and stage baiZe, and
give the public something new in every
sense of the word. Now, this is what
am going to do in this case, and Lam
delighted at being able to secure the
services of one of the best scenic artists
net only that, but l have succeeded In,
enticing Fred Powers from the big pack
ing cases and piles Of currency that are
stacked around him at the store, and he
has made some perfect gems of models
for the several SCENES" and Mr.. BiXby
showed the writer seven of the cutest
little, what he called, IDOL houses"
Altogether "Shaft No. 90 gets away
from all of the old and time-worn Ideas.
and If there is anything new under the
sun that can be devised for the enter
fainment of the theater-goer, the popu-
lar and we'll known manager of the
Grand will have it for sale in large
quantities in the various cities through
out the country next season. and If he
doesn't have to hire extra help to assist
him in making change before his doors
have been open week, the GLOBE will
stay out Of all future guessing contests.
The picture we print in connection
herewith shows the climax of the fourth
act, just at the supreme moment, the
arrival of the reprieve. This is scene
of the greatest dramatic intensity, which
1t is impossible to convey in the most
graphic Of pictures.
Some idea of the popularity with
which Mr.. Bixby is held may be gath
cred from fhe statement that five OF his
St. Paul eNpIpyes, j. D. Martin, F.
Bunp, ]. Barter, all OF the local stage
fercsEs Frank Butler and Tom Mceer-
mick, both Of Tbs BUSINESS Office, are 70
90 on the rod With bin next Ssaao6,
They all svoT that he will be tAS D36t
Ms1sgsi n the esuntExA
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-25

liar style of Celtic character, and its
mission is admirably accomplished. Mr..
Kelly takes the part of Roger O'Mara,
the valet of Lord McFee. During the
absence of his master the valet poses as
the lord himself, and makes love to a
young lady whom he supposes to be
Adelaide Wagner. the opera singer,
worth cool half million, and whom
the real Lord McFee is engaged to
marry. While Roger is passing him
self off as Lord McFee the young lady
whom he is making love to is also mas
querading-she is not Adelaide at all.
but Mollie. her maid. Each is deceived.
AS may he imagined, this complication
gives rise to many comical scenes,
and when the real lord and the real
Adelaide appear on the scene, the
fun is fast and furious. Roger O'Mara
is neither New York ward politician
nor a Tipperary shiIlelah twirlcr. He
is the naturally shrewd, audacious and
quick-wltted son of the Emerald isle
that you meet every day right here in
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-25
A MODERN MELoDRAMA.
Stories About "In Old Kentucky"
and Its Actors.

ana It's Actors.
So many st. Paul people have attested
their interest in I'm Old Kentucky"
both during the past week and its for
mer visit to our city, that the GLOBE
gives to the public few facts about
that play and those concerned in the
production of it.
In the first place, there is Miss Burt,
one of the most charming little actresses
on the American stage, and even more
charming off than she is before the pub
ic. Until recently she thought that her
half-brother. Richard Lloyd Roberts, was
dead, but it now transpires that he is
acting in the capacity of minister to a
Welsh congregation. When he learned
of his sisters whereabouts he came to
this country. and left with the promise
that both Miss Burt and her mother
would visit him next summer. They
are to leave sometime in April. return
lug i'll September. The visit may in
clude short stop over in London,
where Miss Burt has been offered an
engagement at a well-knOwn theater.
Those who read the papers carefully
will remember the receut attack upon
actors and actresses from the pen of all
Eastern divine. in response to which
two excellent articles were written, one
by Fanny Davenport and one by the
talented little heroine of I'm Old Ken
lucky" The following note was sent
by the feal less exponent of Cleopatra's
many charms to her partner in the de-
tense of the stage:
My Dear Miss Burt: l had already
read your article and complimented you
upon it. l think we cannot have too
many lances shouldered in our cause.
Sincerely yours,
FANNY DAVENPORT.
Besides the above, Miss Burt is the
recipient almost daily of Letters, some
times accompanied by flowers, but
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-25
Richard Mansfield.

After two years of negotiation Mana
ger Scott has finally succeeded in
securing the excellent actor Richard
Mansfield, for an engagement of one
week at the Metropolitan, beginning
Monday evening, April I'd. Mr.. Mans
field has grown in favor with the
American people each and every year,
and his engagement IN the large Eastern
cities means the full capacity of the
theater during the entire engagement.
During his visit here he will appear in
the following plays: Beau Brummell,"
1.-The Scarlet Letter." Prince Karl"
"a Partisan Romance" and "Dr.
Jekyll and Mr.. HYDE The sale Of
seats for Mr.. Mansfield's engagement
will begin at the box office hext Thurs
day morning.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-25

tainment pure and simple. Her talents
are essentially those that belong to
comedy work, and her training and
schooling in this line have been of the
best. She will open her engagement
Thursday night In her farce-comedy
Miss Dixie" 1t is said to be bright
and snappy, and its production enljsts
the efforts of company that has un-
usual cOmedy taleut.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-25
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
Agnes HerndOn in LA Bell
Mania -

Agnes HerndOn in LA Belle
Marie"
Comedy drama of an emotional order
affords the dramatic cuisine at the Grand
the present week. Commencing tonight
the engagement is announced of the
popular emotional artist Miss Agnes
Herndon. in her successful play LA
Belle Marie; or A Woman's Revenge"
This drama is said to be the best vehicle
Miss HerndOn has ever possessed. as it
not only offers her strong opportunities
for thorough display of her versatile
histrionic capabilities, but also is sup
piled with a number of other strong
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-25
After Samson and Faderewski.
New York Tribune

Henrik lbsen, the Norwegian author,
loves to keep his hair in disorder. This
is said to be his one vanity. He always
carries little toilet case, says Danish
writer, containing looking glass and
a comb, attached to the lining of his
gray hat. He often removes his hat to
look into the mirror to see how his hair
is lying. fit Is not rebgh enough to
suit his fancy be uses the comb to Give
it the requisite tsnGle.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-25
A COMING EVENT.
At the "Met" the Last Half of
the Week t;}.

Patti Rosa, charming Coincidence,
who. enjoys widespread popularity.
comes to the Metropolitan opera house
the last half of the ensuing week. She
bears credentials that leave no doubt as
to the meritorious qualities of her per-
formances, which are devoted to enter
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-25

John T. Kelly's inimitable Irish
humor will entertain the patrons of the
Metropolitan for four nights, commenc-
ing this Sunday evening. He will
present Melee of Dublin" farce
comedy. in which he pleased our the
ater-goers immensely last season. 1t
was built expressly to give Mr.. Kelly
ample opportunity to exploit his pecu-
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-25
THE METROPOLITAN.

John T. Kelly in "McFee of Dub
linz
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-03-25

THE publishers of Sights and Scenes of the World
having had innumerable requests from all parts of
the country, have concluded to furnish
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1894-07-19
REDMOND DEFENDS HIS DOC.
Says Mayor Schieren Can't Stop
the CANNES Barking.
Refers to Other Nuisances, Which
He Claims Are More important.

Some time ago Mayor Schieren, of
Brooklyn, received complaints from a
delegation Of citizens, who claimed that
life was made miserable by the howl
ing Of three dogs owned by G. Red
mond, of 12s Thirteenth street. The
Mayor notified Mr.. Redmond that he
should have to abate the nuisance. To-
day Redmond replied. He said he had
only one dog.
"As 1t Is characteristic of dogs to
bark, 1t is not in the power, under the
law. for either the Mayor or myself to
stop him from barking, unless I gag
him, and then I would be liable to ar
rest for cruelty to animals" wrote Mr..
Redmond.
"A dog does not. as rule. sit in the
Is no exception to the rule
Redmond went on to say that there are
some real nuisances for the Mayor to
abate. He declared that there Is water
steal going on close by his home and as
the Mayor Is supposed to be a reformer
he Should look into It,
Another neighbor. woman, he says,
Is running a boiler without a license.
Complaints to Boiler Inspector Powers
and other officials have gone unnotced.
The Mayor instructed his secretary to
notify Mr.. Redmond that as he had ad-
mitted that he was maintaining a nui-
sance, he would have to abate II forth
with. Violation OF the law by others
did not excuse him.