The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-16

Sand had in rehearsal at the Odeon a
dramatized version of her novel;
''Mademoiselle, de la Quintinie." The
plot turned upon the love affairs Of
priest and although handled tenderly
by the author this theme was not IN
likely to give offense to orthodox Catho-
lies, whereas M. Theirs just then had
begun to coquette with the Vatican.
Simon consequently found himself in
an awkward predicament. He sent
for the manager of the Odecn, and in
his pleasantest manner suggested that
''Mademoiselle de Ia Quintinie" must
not appear.
you put your veto upon it?" inquired
Duquesnel.
Heaven forbid that j should so treat
piece by George Sand" replied poor
Jules. ~ .~
!. Then you authorized the nerfor--
"By no means" ssSr $50
What the deuce do you mean?"
Thus adjured, the minister frankly
explained the difficulties of his position
to the sympathetic manager. Next day
the actor who was to impersonate the
hero had sudden attack of govt The
leading lady soon after suffered from
a sharp fit of fever, and a succession of
disasters ensued till the close of the.
season. George Sand made her own
exit from the worlds stage In 1876 her
hearts desire unfulfilled, nor has the
manuscript ever seen the light of day.
William A. Brady has a strong list of the
atrical enterprises for the season of 1896 81.
His first production will be the spectacular
melodrama. Under the Polar Star" which
will have its initial performance at the Acad--
envy of Music next month. The second pro
duction will be Maurice Barrimore's new
play, Roaring Dick & Co." Barrymore him
self T pa the title role O in WHICH he
The cast will be a notable one, containing
some Of the best known and cleverest Met
ropolitan actors. Another novelty. "A Daugh-
ter of the Tenements," a dramatization of
Ed w. TownSend's successful novel, will fol-
low shortly after. Besides these, he will
produce only a Bowery Boy in which
Charles B. Ward. whose singing has recently
made such big hit at Hammerstein's Olym-
pia, will be featured. "The Glare of Goth
am" Cuba" and The Deserter." are other
Among his old attractions which he will con-
unue are THE Cotton King" Humanity
..."Trilby" and James J. Corbett In The
Holstein newspaper tells story OF musi-
cal COW. A peasant sold COW to another but
when the new owner tried to milk her she re-
fused to give up the milk. All efforts were.
unavailng till 1t occurred to the first peasant
that his daughter always sang while milking
So tune was started and the milk filed the
bucket.
1t is thought that some Of our Chicago
poets might dramatize this incident. says the.
Chicago Times Herald. Cows are cheap now
and singers not so high.
Forgetfulness of small details frequently
make actors and actresses exceedingly anus
Ing in roles which are intended to be severely
serious, and move to laughter rather than
tears A prominent actress last season played
the part of a poor outcast. She had been
wronged by a rich young lord. Throughout
the play she continued to express her undying
love for him, Notwithstanding the stigma he.
had brought upon her by refusing to marry
her. The lines expressing the latter sentiment
were naturally strong ones, and required fire.
quent raising OF hands on high to make the
statement thoroughly emphatic. The actress
almost forgot her lines on the first night
when, in deploring her unfortunate social pos
ition. she noticed that she wore her wedding
ring. She did nat regain her composure un-
til the chance occurred to slip the ring from,
her finger.