The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1901-04-22
AT THE THEATERS.
METROPOLITAN


Prince Otto" Otis SINNERS latest
play, founded upon the novel of the same
name, by Robert Louis Stevenson is ona
winch appeals most powerfully to ro-
mance-loving people, and which played
to most successful engagement in New
York earlier in the season. ''Prinae
QUO IS MIR. SINNERS own adaptation
OF the novel in five acts The engagement
of Prince Otto" with Mr.. Skinner in
the title part, opens at the METROPOLITAN
tonight. The leading parts are played
by Miss Maud Durbin. Mr.. George Nash,
Mr. Frank Sylvester Mr. Eugene Eberie,
Ear. Alfred Edwards and Mr.. III. Reese
Davies.
Miss Della Fox will not appear with
the vaudeville company at the MetropoIi-
tan opera house this week, as she is laid
UP sick in New York; the Metropolitan
management was not notified of her Ill
ness until the last moment and the an
nouncement of her illness was made be-
lore the curtain in Minneapolis last night.
In her place two new features have been
engaged, Miss Lucille Saunders, the
worlds greatest contralto,. and Miss
Beatrice Moreland and company in one.
act sketch.
GRAND.
d.
ter's melodrama in which the Indian
actress, Go-Won- Go Mohawk figures as
leading lady, throughout the greater por-
uon Is unhnteresting. This is partly the
1auH or the drama itself and partly that
OF the cast. The production leaves in
the mind vague picture of blood and
thunder without shot, a sorrowing faith
er who Is unconvincing, an Indian hero
with musical voice who is what he is
because the plot makes him such ana
not because of his heroic personality.
couple of villains who lack force, and,
pleasing to note, a heroine who does
cTeditable work
Puttlng the acting out of mind, there
is one scene which is interesting-that
in which the Indians hold their council,
pass the tomahawl1 pipe around the semi
circle, make their jerky speeches one by
one, and dance between times. This
scene is natural and the moon and the
rocky cliffs behind heighten the effect.
The final eclipse of the moon adds a SUI
perstitfous element.
Go-Won- Co Mohawk, as White Eae
is graceful and true-eyed, but acts in
a. pahlegmattc, boCk-talk manner and In
this her Indian blood Is in evidence. Nina
Paul, as Mary. daughter of Col. Fernaont,
has somewhat impressive personality
and she shows the fire and dash that
necessarily goes with her part Selmar
Romaine, as Col. Feranont, only fidgets
about the loss of his daughter. He does
not show real SORROW
There is one feature of the production
that has especial merit. W. H. Killey,
as Sergeant True, does well, especially
in bis Dughng. He acts and looks every
inch the soldier. Guy Hackney. as Snow
ball, sta colored gent" furnishes the ma
jor portion of the mirth with a certain
amount of skill.
STAR.
If you happen to PASS the Star theater
this week and hear a tremendous noise
don't think the building is falling down.
It is merely the audience trying to coax
the performers back to respond to an
other encore.
Heuck & Fennessy's company called
THE Ran1blers" proves to be the bsst
combination of pretty girls and funny
comedians OF the season, and that is say
ing good deal, for there have been some
pretty strong shows Of late. Every MINI
Der of the long ohio is distinct novelty,
and in addition the opening burletta pro-
vides string OF clever specialties The
after piece, "Karry Knation's Visit to
Sit. Paul" has many clever hits at the
saloon business, and deal Of furious
fun, including a burlesQue baseball game
a hand. The music throughout is
catchy and new and the action lively.
Special scenery is used throughout. The
Burke Brothers. Charles H. and John F.,
are versatile comedians who show much
originality. Mile. De Leon who is fea-
tured as the star soubrette, is charm ng in
appearance and dress. Kelly and Leon
have a comedy acrobatic act that is
side splitter. The Ruby Sisters dance like
sprites. Grace La Rue and Virginia Lee,
with four pdckaninnies contribute TWEEN
ty minutes of plantation diversions that
take immensely. Illustrated songs are
given by William Busch, a cornetist of
note, who plays from the gallery while
Miss Devere sings. She has a we'll mod
ulated contralto which she uses artistic
ally Allen May is another singer of
good ability Some art pictures are
shown that are really artistic.