Nelson Chronicle, Colne Observer, and Clitheroe Division News. — 1894-09-21 (Nelson, Lancashire, England)

STABBED HIS OWN' BROTHER.  Jim discovers Jack Edwards and is about to shoot him when he is prevented by Pauline, who keeps Jim at bay whilst Jack escapes, and is under the impression that Jack is inducing a member of his band to betray him. In the last act Frank discovers Pauline and Jack Edwards in conversation, he fires at Jack who falls wounded. In this position he is nearly dying for • thirst when he despatches one of his trained dogs, which providentially comes on the scene, with his hat to an adjacent stream, and the beast goes and brings the hat back full of water, which enables Jack to revive. Violet meeting Jack in this condition betrays her love for him. Frank returns with the gang to arrest Jack, but Violet implores him to send the men away, when Jack informs Frank of the terrible massacre when his sister was murdered and begs him for Violets sake to give up the band and return with them. He promises to do so. The band returns and are desperate when they discover that Jack has escaped. Jim demands the instant trial of Frank, who is led out and shot. Pauline demands who has done this. Jim replies, Jack Edwards, the sheriff. Pauline swears to kill the murderer with her own hand. The last scene is  TIIE 11l ENAS' CAVERN, a most realistic scene—there are the hyenas prowling round—Jim Dorsey enters triumphantly and orders the gang to put Jack Edwards into the den with the wolves. Then ensues one of the most thrilling scenes ever witnessed. They unlock the den gates and thrust Jack in amongst the howling beasts, and the band leaves him to his fate. Pauline conies in to gloat over the terrible death that is being meeted out to Inn, Violet also enters and begs Pauline to assist her in liberating Jack, she also informs Pauline that it was not Jack but Jim Dorsey who killed Frank. On hearing this Pauline resolves come what may to assist Jack to gain his freedom. Giving a lighted torch to Violet she tells her to keep the beasts at bay with it whilst she goes for the keys. On her return Jack amidst intense excitement is liberated from his terrible position. When Jim Dorsey and the band enter and find what Pauline has done they shoot her, and Jim is at once seized and made prisoner but exclaims that he is satisfied for he settled Frank Pauline on hearing this struggles to her feet and stabs Jim to the heart, Pauline exclaiming  `• I HAVE KEPT MY OATII  The part of the hero Jack Edwards is taken by Mr. J J. Summers, and it is safe to say that his is an earnest aud effective piece of acting. Mr. W. F. Cox, as Jim Dorsey makes a picturesque vagabond, his villany seems all the greater for the intense earnestness he throws into the character. Ile is indeed atypical villain, and "dies game" at the finish. Mr. Edward Finlay has been entrusted with the part of Frank Crosby, and plays with quiet and forcible methods, and gives valuable service. Miss Nellie Wallace is graceful and effective as the " ‘Vild Violet," and plays with rare skill and tact, in addition to which she does some clever dancing. Miss Lucy Vivian enlists full sympathy as " Pauline," while Miss Ivy Deue as "Susan," and Mr. Jas. Ilenunings as .• Mr. Malmer " are good. The piece is well mounted, most of the scenery being new and effective, that representing "Paradise Camp" pleasing immensly. The piece which is one of a very sensational kind is sure to catch on. We omitted to mention that several trained dogs and horses are included in the cast, andadd to the effectivness of the drama. And we may confidently assure our readers that this is one of the few shows in which all is done that is promised.