The Irish standard., 1895-10-19

Martin, a bright and promising lad Of
/ IL years OF age, was Instantly killed. It
appears that Martin, who resided with
his parents at 2944 Thirty eli ghth avenue
south, was out shooting with compan-
ion named Edward Harrity. The boys
/ had stopped to take lunch and We're
seated ON the ground their guns lying
near them in the shrubbery. A flock OF
birds few past and Martin reached for
his gun intending to take, a shot. He
caught the gun by the nluzzle and pulled
| it towards him. The hammer caught in
| tWig and the gun was discharged. The
| load struck Martin in the face and lit
orally blew off the; top of his head. The
remains were at once removed to the
niorgtte, but the coroner decided that an
Inquest was not necessary. The father Of
the boy is Jacob Martin, an old-time res
ident, who mas made his home in Mime
| apolis for over IS years.
The sixth week of the present sea-
son at the Bijou Optra House will usher
| in an entirely new attraction to the he
I atre goers of this city. For the week
commencing Sunday matinee, Oct. goth,
Miss Helen Mora surrounded by corps
Of capable players will present an entirely
original dramatic comedy, entitled "a
paratively unknown to western theatre
| goers but in the east her. prestige is re-
uarkable. She is an actress OF decided
talent, in addition to which. she possesses
a vocal talent remarkable and unique.
She is the possessor of baritone voice,
seldom known in the weaker sex and her
singing is said to be truly remarkable.
"A Modern Mephisto" is described as a
play full of strong dramatic action but
| tending towards the comedy side than the
serious. 1t is full of opportunities for
the admirable company which supports
Miss Mora in the play. Prominent in
the cast are Sheridan Block and his
pretty wife, Emma Field. This duo Of
players are not known to Minneapoli-
tans. They were seen here last, with
"Mr Barnes of New York in which play
they were eminently successful Another
| well-konwn actor is found in the cast in
| the person of Emmett Corrigan. The
balance of the cast will be up to an ex-
cellent standard.
Robert Downing, the distinguished
young American tragedian comes to the
metropolitan the first half Of next week,
and will be seen in a round of standard,
legitimate plays, which will be given in
the following order: On Sunday evening,
Saumet's sublime tragedy "The Gladi-
ator," will be given with Mr.: Downing
in his great impersonation of the title
role. On Monday evening, a play en-
tirely new to the theater goers of Mime
apolis will be seen for the first time in
this city 1t is the work of that great
playwright, Victorian Sardou, and is
credited with being his masterpiece. The
title of the play is Helena" 1t is
claimed by critics to be morally speak
ing, the superior to Fanny Davenport's
''Gismonde," and stronger In climaxes
and more dramatic. AS a production it
is equal to anything that has been seen
on theAmerican stage OF late years. The
part played BY Mr.. Downing in this pro-
1uction, that of "Orso,' is a role that
seems to fit him and his robust abilities.
The beautiful and accomplished Eugenia
Blair, will be seen in the title role of the
play; most intense, and dramatic
part, much heavier than anything this
talented lady has ever been seen in. On
seen as the Moor in "Othello;" Miss
Blair appearing as "Desdamona.' en-
gomal" will be given at the Wednesday
matinee with Mr.. Downing as the bar
barian. 1t is a fact beyond all doubts
that this star stands alone and unrfv
allied in his inlpersonation of this part;
as a proof of which he was selected from
all the leading actors Of the American
stage to play the part to the Parthenia
of Miss Mary Anderson. during her
triumphal tours of this country, an honor
that Mr.. Downing feels justly proud of.
The engag cement will close on Wednes-
day evening with magnificent produc-
tion Of shakespeare's greatest work,
Julius Caesar" Mr.. Downing appearing
as Mark Antony Besides Miss Blair,
Mr.. Downing's supporting company in
cludes such we'll known artists as Edwin
Ferry, Charles Collins. J. H. Kalker, J.
r. Amory, George Buckler, Walter Bur-
ton, Mrs. F. NJ. Bates, Helen Budd, and
Nettie Baker.