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solicitated opinion as reflex of that
Of the multitude.
But to be frank. sincere opinion, it
must be involuntarily, if not uncon-
sciously, expressed, and not the result
of deep reflection or thinking too pre-
cisely on the event"
AS for the justice of the public's YER
dict, that is another and O. broader
question. On the theory that might
makes right, 1t is not to be disputed,
though this is not to say that worthy
plays worthily acted have not met with
cruel Indifference, To mention an ex-
ample that at this very instant occurs
to me: What shabby treatment was
accorded the delicious and fragrant
Rosemary, which Otis Skinner pre-
scented in the Twin Cities some four
seasons ago. 1t was well nigh inexplic-
able, and no attempt to explain the
peoples apathy toward that play will
be made in this column.
On the other hand. the public Is quick
to appreciate inherent strength and
greatness in a drama. Nothing that
the most blase tongue or pen could
utter or inscrtbe in denunciation or
disparagement' of The Sign of. the
Cross" could make the people disToyal
to that drama Some writer's and
skeptics scored 1T numerically, but the
people nevertheless f1ocked to see It,
Why? Because it is a remarkably
strong play couched in digniffed Ian
guage. pervaded by a reverent spirit
and surcharged with intense dramatic
power. Those who could not appreciate
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opera house this week, beginning to-
night. This play has Withstood the
test of many seasons and still retains
it's popularity with all classes. n
The leading role, that of Maryland
Calvert, originally created by the ia
nous Mrs. Leslie Carter, Is now played
by her first successor, Miss Alma Kru-
ger, who has attained critical and pop
ular favor. The other principal char
acters are assumed by Tefft Johnson,
Herbert Bostwick, B. j. Murphy, Fran
els Justice, w. B. Murray, Thomas
Lowell, Robert Mcintyre, Rowland Hill,
and the Misses Anna Wynne, Florence
Foster and Janet Golding
With the story of THE Heart of
Maryland" patrons of the theater have
become familiar and to repeat it in de-
tail at this time is needless. No one
who has witnessed it and been held en-
thralled by the intense interest Of the
performance and the startling culmi-
nation of it's progress in the almost
tragic climax of the scene In the bel
fry and tower of the old Colonial
church will ever forget it. Nor can the
memory vanish of the preceding events
/ that lead SO surely to the denouem ent;
Maryland Calverts cruel denunciation
of the prisoner of war who proves to
be her own lover; the agony of her
grief when her brother is slain; her
struggle to effect the escape Of Col.
Alan Kendrick, the man she loves, and
the plunge of the bayonet to the heart
of Col. Thorpe, who, in his drunk en-
frenzy, brutally insults her.
There are no lay figures in this
drama Of love and war-they are all in
their several degrees participants in
the revelation of the play from act to
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stranger than fiction" and IN this case
the axiom is verified. The plot of the
play, involving as it does three fami-
lies, is culled from real life. Every in
cident in this play is taken direct from
the book of actual fact. The drama
tells three distinct love stories that vi
tally concern the destiny of three fam
lilies whose names are indispensable from
the history of Ulster county, New
York state. It is in three acts, and
the central character played by Mr..
Sully, is that of a big-natured Irish
man, who combines the duty of post
master, justice of the peace, country
storekeeper, Philosopher and general
adviser to the community. He's sort
of an Irish David Harum," minus the
money-lending qualities Of that gen.
tleman. 5..-
The character is said to fit Mr.. Sui
ly's quaint style of acting like a glove.
The character is the embodiment of
human nature, tears and smiles. All
the other actors of the company have
parts suited to their abilities. - They
rehearsed the play up at Mr.. Suifys
farm last summer, where they had a
chance to study the characters they
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is one of those hard facts that seems to
bear the comment that a professional
dramatic critics opinion is of no sub
Stanttal value-to a producing man
ager, however interesting it may be as
an exhibition of the critics mental
idiosyncracies or disorders.
For the people know what pIeases
them and what docl, not please them.
Theirs not to reason why; theirs but
to go or stay away-and they know
how to stay away from the clevereSt
kind of a show that doesn't suit them.
The author or manager who could
tell in advance what would capture the
tickle and elusive public need not write
or produce a great play to win a for
tune. Witness how many mediocre eff
forts have met with astonishing pros
perity, and how many a worthy crea-
ton has expired for lack of sustenance.
Yet who shall say the people are at
fault?
The absolute futility of attempting
to predict the success or failure of any
untried play or opera has been DEM
of the most promising achievements
have been followed by the surprising
triumphs of what were regarded as
mere makshifts to fill in time.
Just one instance of the latter feat
is afforded by the case of Augustus
Thomas idyl of the South, alabama, -
which was pigeonholed in Manager
Palmer's desk for nearly three years
because 1t was not regarded as a pos
Sible SucceSS-not even up to the last
rehearsal.
In a general way it is easy enough
to enumerate the essential, human
qualities of a successful play, but to
know whether the untried play pos
sesses these qualities, in advance of the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-01-18
CRITICS TOOK THE
e WRONG POINT OF VIEW

Tatir Comments on "The Judgment of
@fzs@ King Solomon" Explained.
Dore Davidson, an -dramatist,s
is responsible for a play which, when
1T receives its formal production, is.
likely to start q lively controversy. 1t
is entitled THE Judgment of King
Solomon
"a single performance of the dramaa
was given more thaR9a5naonth ago in
New York, and the space given 1t by
the critics on that occasion and ma
ture of their comments was fair in
dication of the discussion that is
bound to follow more pretentious
production.
Shortly after the appearance of the
New York criticisms the following in.
teresting defense of Mr.. Davidson's
play appeared in the columns of the
Kansas City Star:
I'm the criticism on the Biblical
drama, The Judgment of King Solo
mOn,' recently presented at one of the
New York theaters, a mistaken view
was taken. They were entirely mis-
led by the title and endeavored to give
the character Of King Solomon far
greater prominence than was intended
by the adaptor, Dore Davidson. The
character of the King was only used
as basis upon which. to build a strong
and effective story bf maternal af-
lection.
1.-The main ideat intended to be
brought out was the contrast between
Il
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"THE OLD MILL STREAM"
Daniel SuIly viii Present His New
Play at the Metropolitan.

One of the most picturesque spots
in the state of New York is that
neighborhood that embraces the Cat
skill ains-immortalized by
Washington Irving's tale of rip Van
Winkie..'
Dan SuIly, the actor. has an extern
siVe farm right in the heart Of these
famous old meuntains-in Mink Hol-
low, Ulster county.
His new play, "The Old Mill Stream"
Is laid at his own home. and every
character that appears on the stage
is taken from real life. The actors
farm extends about a mile ad half
along the banks of q beautiful river
that is the joy of the sportsman who
delights in angling for the speckled
beauties that have made the stream
famous. The water is used for milling
purposes about a half mile below Mr..
Sully's home. The damming up of the
water, with this object in view, was
the means of starting considerable Iiti-
cation between the owner Of the mill
and the farmers along the banks Of
whose grounds the river ran. This fur
nished Mr.. SuIly with the idea for the
new play, ''The Old Mill Stream" that
| will be produced at the Metropolitan
/ tonight. .....-t-. ,-
1t has been said that truth is
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great public's chance to behold it, is
past the dfvination Of any single indi-
Vidual being. The scene that was eX-
pected to entrance the audience is cold
ly viewed, the situation calculated to
thrill the spectators arouses but mild
interest, the lines counted upon to pro-
woke shouts of laughter or storms of
applause, evoke little more than a
smoker, or scarcely the tribute of close
attention. The play has not reached
them. 1t lacks atmosphere. 1t is desti-
tute of that indefinable quality that
fmparts natural life and that, like the
vital spark that fires the human heart,
defies definition.
After all Is said-and more too-it
SINNERS down to this:
Each individual theatergoer knows
whether the play pleased him or not,
knows whether he received his moneys
worth. though this cold computation Of
enjoyment often leads to conflicting
estimates according to the esteem
in which the money is held-which is
lOftier in some individuals than any
play could ever hope to command
But considering only what Mr. Froh-
man is pleased to term the Ordinary
individual" 1t is fair to accept his un-
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IMPERIAL BURLEsoUERs.
Harry Williams Organization This
Weeks Attraction at the Star.

Harry Williams Organization This
Weeks Attraction at the Star.
A burlesque company that is most
sure to create a sensation is due at the
Star this week 1t is known as Harry
w. Williams Jr.'s Imperial Burlesquers.
The fun commences with new up
to-date comedy trifie in two acts, entt-
tied Two Old Sports" detailing some
events that are likely to happen in ac-
tual life. 1t tells a funny story, and the
situations are better imagined than de-
Scrfbed. Following the Introductory
first part comes the vaudeville olio,
which contains several acts out of the
ordinary. Among them are the two
comedians, Kelly and Adams, grotesque
acrobatS and dancers, who are fun
makers of great talent; the flexible
Venus, Eta Victoria, in q marvellous
contortion act; Ford and Dot West in
their laughable comedy, entitled "The
Waiter and the Maid" the unctious
comedian, Cliff Gordon, in his original
German nonologue, and Perry and
Randall in their new act, entitled "a
VaSSar Boy
The closing act of the bur1esque
shows the entire company on board the
yacht Imperial, bound for Africa. Both
acts of the burlesque are said to be up
to-date and brim full of funny situa-
tons.
The principal comedy parts are ham
died by James F. Leonard, Cliff Cor
don, Ford West and E. E. Perry, and
at the head of the feminine contingent
are Edna Urine, Grace Forrest Burke,
Patti Carney and the Sheldon sisters.
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the two women, one actuated by ten
der, self sacrificing love, the other
with equal rights, only ambitious and
greedy for power. The title given was
merely to emphasize the Judgment
scene, and the verdict of King Solo
mon for the possession of the child in
dispute.
THE view taken by the critics was
evidently founded upon their child
hood familiarity with the old Bible
story and was largely Influenced by
the word judgment" and caused them
to believe that the lines of the play
were wholly drawn upon that histor-
teal incident in King SolomOn's life,
whereas the author made him dis
tinctly secondary and took advantage
of that period given up by him to
Righteousness and consequent repent
ance, to weave story Of strong dra-
matte power which eliminated in the
great Judgment scene.
Any other handling of the theme
would have weakened this great climax
and made 1t of little value by reason Of
the public's familiarity with the sub
jeCt as recorded in the old testament
AS 1t is constructed, this scene Is In
tensff1ed by the fact that the king was
involved in the hands of the court in
trigue which left him practically help
less IN the hands of the court favorites
for them to practice any deception
upon him which would forward their
own ambitious designs.
The object of the performance as
given by the stock company was dis
tinctly in the nature of an expert
ment and it was never expected that
under the circumstances it would call
forth such a great amount of criticism
from the pens of the most noted critics
of New York city. This was a great
tribute to both the historic and liter
airy merit of the play.
The performance was the result Of
one weeks rehearsal, according to the
system of stock theaters, and Mr.. Da-
wilson may feel justly fiattered at the
reception it received both from the
press and the public. 1t must be con-
ceded that the critics were most gen.
erous in their praise Of the play and are
correct in their denunciations when
their point of view is considered. The
space allowed was not generous. The
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COMING ATTRACTIONS.

David Warfeld, In his latest sue
cess, '"The Auctioneer." rs underlined
at the Metropolitan opera house for an
engagement of four nights and mat
inee, beginning Sunday, Feb. i.
Walker Whitesides Is announced as
the Metropolitan's attraction for half
week, beginning Thursday, Feb. S. He
will present repertoire Of Shakes
pearean plays, including Hamlet"
Richard I'LL" and Merchant of Ven
ice"
Following the engagement of 1.-THE
Heart of Maryland" at the Grand OPP
era house a melodrama entitled "a
Little Outeast" will be presented for
one week. The play is said to be
brim full of. surprises, but withal a
love story pure and simple. The story
is built about the vicissitudes OF q
young clerk, and passes in swift ac-
ton from stately mansions to crime
infested haunts In the city of New
York. Scentcally, the production is
said to be striking for its elaborate
ness and attention to detail. The
company includes Miss Anne Blancke
a decided favorite with ST. Paul the
ater-g oers, who assumes the role of
"Bob." the newsbOy. John f. Nichol-
son will be seen as Paul Weston, the
principal male character.
February will witness the appear
ance at the Grand opera house for the
first time IN number of years Of Jo-
seph Murphy in his two Irish plays
Shaun Rhue" and Kerry Cow"
Startling electrical effects, beautiful
scenery, gorgeous costumes, pretty
girls and catchy music are the princi.
pal features Of Williams and Walkers
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AMUSEM ENTS.
STAR MATINEE DAILY.
a. THEATRE EVENINGS At s:I5 |
Matinee Today All Week Seats
Imperial 70
BurIGsquerS. 80
Another Big, New Show. cemts
NEXT WEEK.. ........-. "Irwin's Big Show
Another Big. New Show. ca

new musical comedy. 1t is called 'Tn
Dahomey." The company is said to be
the best and largest these comedians
have ever organized. In Dahomey''
Is underlined for appearance at the
Grand In February.
William A. Brady's production of
Lovers Lane" Is underlined for ap-
pearance here at the Grand in March.
Lovers of vaudeville will doubtless
be pleased to learn that the celebrat-
ed Orpheum show Is to be seen at
the Grand in February. This organ
ization Is said to offer strong variety
bill. Mcintyre and Heath, the Gre
ators Of the 'ham tree" are. still the
headliners, and with Nat Willis, the
well known tramp comedian; the
Milano trio, instrumentalists; Long
and Cotton in their sketch, 1.-The Crit
ic and the Lady," and the three Ma
varros, form a group Of clever enter
tainers.
lyon Yonson" is announced for a
weeks engagement, at the Grand In
the not far distant future.
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were engaged to portray, so that the
public may expect performance that
Is true to life in every particular. Mr..
Sullys engagement in 1.-THE Old Mill
Stream" is for four nights and We'd
neSday matinee.
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"THE BosToNIANs" ARE COMING.
They Will Appear in Their Favorit Ops
era, "Robin Hood" and Others.


era, robin Hood" and Others.
'The Bostonians," after an absence
OF five years, will return to ST. Paul
for an engagement of four perform
ances at the Metropolitan opera house,
beginning Thursday evening, Jan. %:
they will appear in their favorite opera,
robin Hood" for two performances
and will give two presentations of their
latest production. Maid Marian" the
successor to robin Hood"
The revival Of robin Hood" by the
Bostonians is recognized by musicians
and by the public generally as an i'm
portant event; it is of especial inter-
est to St. Paul pIaygoers and patrons
of the Metropolitan opera house in
particular, as 1t will be remembered
that the Bostonians opened that the
alter in Robin Hood" Dec. 20, 1890 The
first performance OF this opera WA
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Week
Of Jan.
18th

author only regrets that their extern
sive review was not delayed until the
production is made at a Broadway
theater, of which there is some PROS
pect.
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HANFoRD AT METROPOLITAN.
Shakespearean Actor to Present "Tam-
ing of tho Shrevv" and "Muoh ADO"

Oit@FN~SF~c'~0ttE NNASt ~ ttSSShS
ing of tho Shrew" and "Muoh ADO"
Charles B. Hanford, accompanied by
Miss Marie Drofnah and, it is said,
competent company, will appear at the
Metropolitan opera house Thursday,
Friday and Saturday Of this week. MT.
Hanford is recognized as a capable ex-
ponent of Shakespearean drama and
his appearance here will be an interest
ing theatrical event.
Mr.. Hanford will open his engage
ment Thursday night in Tanning of the
Shrew," preceded by the one-act play,
''The Old Guard" This bill vii be re-,
peated Saturday night. Friday night
and Saturday afternoon ME- Hanferd
will present Much Ado About Moth
ing" Miss Drofnah will appear as
Katherine in the Tanning of the
Shrew" and as Beatrice in the latter
play.
Mr.. Hanford is a student as we'll as
an actor and his productions, in acting
and equipment. bear evidence Of care
full study. The sale of seats for Mr..
Hanford's engagement will open to-
morrow morning at 9 O'Clock.
"HEART OF MARYLAND"
David BeIasco's War Drama to Be Pre-
scented at the Grand.
David Belasco's effective war drama
will be the attraction at the Grand
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and admire that play deserve the pity
of all who couId-and that means a
large measure of coincidence.
.- 49, Fred G. Hunt.
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given in Chicago in June, 1890; during
their New York engagement which
closed a short time ago the Bostonians
sang Robin HOOD" for the 1,800th
time.
The company this Season includes
Henry Clay Barnabee. w. H. MacDon-
aid. George B. rockingham, Josephine
Bartlett Grace Van Studdiford. w. c.
Weldon Harold Gordon, Olive Se1este
Moere. Sabery d'Orsell, Allen C. Hinck-
ley, William NJ. Darlington, Campbell
Donald, John j. Martin, George NJ. Vail.
Carrie e. Mills, James E. Miller and
Florence. with a large chorus and spe-
cial orchestra.
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Startling electrical effects, beautiful
scenery gorgeous costumes, pretty
girls and catchy music are the princi-
pal features Of WilliamR and Walkers
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-02
"B0BS" AT BOSTON
Lord Roberts Accepts the Invitation
of the Ancient and Honorable
Artillery.
The London Company Will Return
the Visit Made to London
in 1896,
New York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
Boston, Jan. 2.Lord Roberts Of KAN
dahar, otherwise "Bobs'' the idol of
Tommy Atkins and the conqueror of
Cronje, has accepted the invitation of
the Ancient and Honorable Artillery COM
pany of Boston to be It's guest at the
company's field day next September. Cap
tain Thomas Jefferson Olys of the An
clients so announced last night.
Invitations have beent sent to the
Prince of Wales and the Duke Of Con-
naught These royal personages, it is
reported, are considering, but have not
yet signified their determination to come
over King. Edward was the honorary
colonel of the London Honorable Artillery
company before his accession. =
The London company, Lieutenant Colo
mel Lord Denbigh commanding, will re-
turn the historic visit of the Boston An
clients in '96, when they hobnobbed will
British royalty. Two warships will meet
! the steamer off the harbor and escort
them into port.
The preparations for the entertainment
| of the British guests are elaborate. There
will be a banquet to 1000 persons il
the Mechanics building, and spread
| to the visitors at Hotel Somerset that i:
intended to put that given Prince Henr!
of Prussia in eclipse. There will be {
parade Of Boston streets. a review on thu
| common and private and public hospital
ity without stint. ''z' =
| A tour in a special train of new stump
tuous Pullmans is projected, to include
Montreal, Toronto and West Point. Othe
places will doubtless be included. II
compliment to the guests the cars, whicl
are not yet built, will be given Englisl
names.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-01-02
"APPLE TREE SHAW
The Secretary Once Sold Trees to
Every Farmer in Iowa.
ork Sun Special Service

New York Sun Special Service.
washington, Jan. at has just been
discovered that Secretary. Shaw has a
nickname by which he is known familiar
ly in his home state. He rejoices in the
possession of the sobriquet ''Appletree,
and the manner in which he obtained 1t Is
interesting. In his early days, when he
was struggling hard to obtain an educa-
tion Mr.. Shaw used to spend his vaca-
tions travelling over the state of Iowa as
an agent for a nursery. He made a
speciality of apple trees and rarely, If ever,
visited a farmers home without making a
sale. 1t made no difference whether the
farmer wanted fruit trees or not, the
future secretary of the treasury was pos
sessed Of such plea SAINT address and fund
Of humor that he generally succeeded in
talking the farmer into buying at least
few apple trees.
Mr. Shaw visited practically every coun-
ty in Iowa and it is said that he is respon-
sible for half the apple crop Of that
state. 1t is no unusual thing for the a.v-
erage hawkeye farmer to point with pride
to long rows of trees in his -. orchard
heavily laden with luscious fruit, and say
that ''Appletree" Shaw "sold him them
trees"