The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-10-11

conceded for years. His fine form. his
manly bearing, his imposing personality.
together with that deep, melodious, fine
~ modulated voice all contributed to the
making of Romeo. From the first mo-
ment he looked Into the eyes of Juliet to
the time ne looked at her stretched-out
form in the mausoleum of the Capulets,
ne was Romeo and not himself
MISS Russell, though not so well known
on the american stage, played well her
part. She is tall, like her lover, has the
same natural Unborn grace as was shown
In the stately minuet in the beginning
OF the play, and seemed love as a lover,
mind and soul
In the balcony scene, the one most often
looked upon with critical eye the act
ing was well done, though it must be
SAID that Miss Russell shows to better
advantage where she has to do with sor-
row, as, for instance, in the last act.
Inere, When she awakens in the tomb
only to discover that Romeo Is no more,
and that his death was caused by poison,
her words pierce to the heart of every
listener. Seeing no drop of poison left
IN the bottle held by the hand Of her
dead lover, she pierces herself with a
dagger and dies on his bosom.
For such scenes Miss Russell is highly
lifted. AT such times she modulates her
voice to such a pathetic tone that with
80 OHCA ioOh1ilS dL HeT 1t can De real
lied and felt that heart is broken
The part Of Paris, taken by Leopold
Lane, was also well performed, and so.
too, the part Of nurse, by Miss Aida
Rivers.
The excellent patronage that is being
accorded Mr.. Robert Mantell at the
Grand this week is evidence supreme
that the theater-going public appreciate
ron 10 f1,.oy,
scented. Mr. Mantell's new play of this
order, "A Free Lance" has been partic-
ularly we'll received. Tonight and Sat-
urday afternoon will be it's last perform
ances, and those who have not seen Mr..
Mantell in his charming impersonat1on of
the role OF Sir Rudolph in this interest
ing play will do well to do so. Tomorrow.
Friday, night Mr.. Mantell will assay the
name part of Shakespeares famous play,
Hamlet This is a character not es-
sayed by many actors for the reason that
II makes extra ordinary demands upon an
actors talents Mr.. Mantell has long
belonged to the school of versatile actors,
and his Hamlet" Is said to be an in
telligent conception of the role, and all
lovers OF Shakespeare will find witnessing
his performance Of this play most en-
joyable treat.
On Saturday night "Othello" will be
the bill. The Moor Of Mantell is almost
as famous as his Hamlet
Aside from the military features which
are SO realistically depicted In Jacob
Lifts magnificent revival of "Shenan-
doah, there is much to interest the lover
OF good plays well put on. SHENANDOAH
tells love story-the story of a Southern
girl, who, at the breaking out Of the War
OF the Rebellion, is on the point of re-
ce1Ving a proposition Of marriage from
Northern officer. The guns firing on
Sumter curtan the declaration, but she
loves her officer devotedly For three
long years the war RACES, and she does
not see him. Just before the battle of
Cedar creek they meet, and despite the
fact that he is her enemy, 1t can be
readily seen that she only awaits the
word. From a Confederate victory the
battle is turned, by the timely arrival of
Phil Sheridan, into a Onion victory. The
officer is wounded, but the girl nurses
him back to life and health Little won
der 1t is that in the final act OF the
play they come upon the stage with the
simple declaration that they have been
married. Shenandoah" will be seen at
the Grand the coming week
STAR.
Last night was Bryan night at the Star.
and Fred Riders Night Owl Burlesquers
amplided the bill by adding to it poIiti-
cal features decidedly agreeable to the
Democrats, who turned out In large num-
bers. Tonight will be Mckinley night,
and the Republicans will be given a
turn.
The Night Owls are giving a rolncking
comedy show to excellent business this
week.