The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-09-07

That thrilling drama, "The Stowa-
way" which will be seen at the Acad-
emy tonight, deal with son of
wealthy parents who has been cast of
by his father, Is supposed to be dead
and is about to be replaced, In his In
heritance. by his cousin, the villain Of
the piece His identity among the fire.
quenters Of the gin-mill Is discovered
by the cousin, who schemes to deprive
him Of his rights. There Is Dickens
like atmosphere to the play, which, in
itself, Is on evidence Of unusual merit
but 1.-THE Stowaway" has SO many
other things to commend 1t to the at
tentiOn Of the average playgoer that Its
wonderful success Is not surprising
In the company, besides the ex-burg-
lars Hennessey and Mccoy, are some
very clever players,
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"Outcasts of n Great CITY," with Its
tremendous scenic effects and big and
brilliant company, headed by Dan1 a.
Kelly, will be one of this seasons
strongest novelties at the Academy of
Music september 8, 10 and II. Popular
prices.
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The parade of George Thatcher and
Carroll JOhnson's minstrels on the day
of the visit Of this company In this city
SIlOulu uOI DS uiiSbeu, loi JuoSiuS iich
the report It Is one Of the most elegant
street demonstrations that has ever
appeared upon our streets. A novel
feature Of the parade will be the APP
pearance Of the ladies Of the company
upon bicycles. arrayed In the very
latest idea in bloOmer costumes. Lady
cyclists Of this city will no doubt be
interested in this feature of the parade.
The company will be seen at the Acad-
emy of Music Thursday evening.
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An American syndicate of theatrical
managers has successfully negotiated
for a number of French and English
plays to be produced In this country
next season. Miners Fifth Avenue
theater will be eastern headquarters,
and McVicker's. In Chicago, western
headquarters, no attempt being made
to cover the territory west Of the Mis-
sissippi. Managers In twelve other
large cities are also interested In the
pool as partners with Mr.. Miner and
Mr.. McVicker. They represent Boston,
Philadelphia, Baltimore. Washington.
Pittsburg, Detroit. Buffalo, Cleveland,
st. Louis, Louisville and Cincinnati.
1t unquestlonably will be severe blow
to the star system. for the poll will
make all its productions by stock COM
panies. A dramatic company will be
orga nized containing an eytroordinarv
number of people that will be ahie N
present "any play that can be written
by ANYBODY" as Mr. Miner nuta II
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"Where the heroes" are this season.
Harry Miller with the Empire STOCK
company. Herbert Keleey with the
Lyceum stock company. Wilton Lack
aye with "Trilby," J. Ratcliffe with
tsrehn Gnorttru nv, No o,
Uartwig with Marie Wajnwr.ipht Mel
bourne Mcdowell with Fanny Daven-
Hugo roland with 10. M and Joser,h
Holland. Kyrle Beliew with "Tbe
oneen's Neciiace" n r Mnsiav WITH
Robert Downing HaIiet Tbomnsom
with lame. OMAN, w Hat LII,
Nfodieako Rvron Do,gta. with "a
Great Ma a,nEnd Rohi,erv W',,,on,
peoc, With Iosenb Iafrarsn, Nsa,,rinn
porrvr,oro with "sow,ng ~. VIII :,
q BTommnnn with Mrs r.anptrw Ed
win Million Royle with "In Mey,co"
r. ,',oo.. ,,i,, Nat ~ Eood'',;,, "eos DC
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