The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-01-04

We're witnessing the real article. Had Bern
na ai1t played in English she would undoubt-
suiy nave been the real queen she assumed
10 be in America Last night at E,nglish's
the audience saw an American Bernhardt
or as near one, perhaps, as it will be pos
grace of Mrs. Carter in the quiet moments
Wnlle fascinating and finished gave little
evidence of the wonderful power with which
TINS woman electrified and swayed the audi
ence in the strongly emotional eli
lnaAes. reward the end of the Sec
Z rom that time on there were eyes and
ears for no other. Her brother a handsome
brave, Intelligent fellow, who has won the
sympathy of the audience, has been working
as q spy with Colonel Thorpe within the
Confederate lines He is shot while at
tempting to break through the lines and the
news or the tragedy leads Maryland to de-
nounce as her brothers. accomDlice YAM
kee prisoner. who has been brought in and
meet In the barn. She appeals to General
kendrick to deal with the prisoner as the
snarpsnooter had dealt with her brother
Inc prisoner enters and she faces her sweet
neart young kendrick. The woman falls
on the floor in tears and rage at her mis-
take The lover is condemned by his own
through the headquarters of Colonel Thorpe,
with whom Maryland is interceding for de-
lay; Here all the woman in the actress is
so beautifully shown that she already has
the audience in tears. Colonel Thorpe de-
slres TO taunt his old enemy. These two are
alone in the old church with Maryland.
Inorpe cowardy punches the face
OF the bound prisoner, then re-
turns to his love-making with Mary
iand. He forces her across a table
in his attempt to kiss her. The girl
snatches bayonet sticking in the table
and Jabs him in the neck. When he draws
back she gives him a stab in the chest.
There is struggle across the stage the
woman hanging like an enraged tigress to
the officer. He stumbles and she falls on
him, with a scream, and sinks the bayonet
again IN his body. That one swift, murder
Gus struggle across the stage carried the
audience beyond self-control. There was a
sensational murmur choking CALCULATIONS,
people rising half out of their chairs, and
then storm of applause greeted Mrs. Car
ter. The escape of the prisoner is quickly
accomplished, and then follows the great
belfry scene, where Mrs Carter climbs the
tower. But the scene was marred last night
by the bell refusing to work until too late
to save the scene. Mrs. Carriers manager
claims il was the first time there had ever
been a hitch in the act. The last act of the
play shows peace returned and happy re-
union. The company assisting Mrs Carter
is excellent throughout All the twenty
three speaking characters are faithfully
portrayed. The scenery at times alone
called forth applause 1.-THE Heart of Mary
land" will remain at English's until
Wednesday night.
The advance sale for Sol Smith Russells
engagement at English's will open this
morning at the box office. His engagement
this year is for two days only. "A Bach
elor's Romance will be played Friday
night and Saturdays matinee. The triple
bill, consisting of Mr.. Valentines Christ
mas a version of Tanning of the Shrew,"