TEN CENTS VARIETY
SING HIS >A/ CEK (May 29) NEW BRI Direction, HELEN LEHMAN, Casey Agency
Mr. W. Buchanan Tayloi
DEPRESENTS Variety in England, with Variety's London address Four Solis Brothers changed to Mr. Taylor's office Masters of the Marvelous Mexican Marimba THIS WEEK, (May 29). HAMMERSTEIMS NEXT WEEK, (Jaw 5). HEMEKSM'S Oonay Island Direction, NORMAN JEFFRIES BURLESQUE PEOPLE WANTED FOB Carlton House, "THE GIRLS FROM RENO $9 Regent St PLAYING THE EMPIRE CIRCUIT SEASON 1011-1012 Can place good Chora* Girls; also Principals of All Descriptions. COLLINS and BROWN and JAMES MADISON 1402 BROADWAY, Room 320. Now York (Knickerbocker Theatre Building). ROM
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THIS WEEK (May 29) ALHAMBRA Guess we'll stick around awhile now June 12, New Brighton Theatre June ; 19, Hammerstein's Direction, EDW. S. KELLER
When answering advertisement*: kindly mention VARIETY. Vol. XXII. No. 13. JUNE 3, 1911. PRICE TEN CENTS
THEATRE SAVED IN CHUTES FIRE. ALBEE SECURES "SAMURUN." San Francisco, May 31. (Special Variety*. NEW5Y0RK CASINO CONVERTED Cable to ) The entire block occupied by the Berlin, May 31. Chutes Amusement Co., with the ex- E. F. Albee, general manager of the INTO REGULAR MUSIC HALL ception of the vaudeville theatre, was United Booking Offices of America, has destroyed by Are Monday, entailing a closed a contract with Hugo Baruch & loss of $150,000. Co., the local theatrical costumers, for Shubert's Said to Have Had Plans Drawn that The theatre was not damaged to any who control "Samurun," to bring the Purpose. Unsuccessfully Tried Years Ago by appreciable extent. Efforts are al- piece to America for production in ready being made to get the thorough- vaudeville. It is a most pretentious the Aronsons at the Same House. . fare sufficiently cleaned up to continue spectacular pantomime based on a ser- the vaudeville show at the Chutes ies of Arabian Nights tales.
There Is a strong likelihood that theatre In October, at which time that theatre before the expiration of the The entire production will be sent current week. to America after its run at the Coli- tho Shuberts will transform the Casino playhouse passes into the hands of Harris and McKee. On the bill there this week were seum In London, where it goes for a into a music hall next season. Archi- The managers are anxious to secure Madame Lloyd, Western Duo, Alva- return date In October. tects have been called into consulta- Emmy Wehlen for the leading role rado, Bell Trio, Johnson and Wells. All the principal characters make tion to make plans for the requirea and are reinforced in their efforts by The only performer to sustain any loss their entrance on the stage via the alterations to the structure, somewhat George B. McLellan, her personal was Madame Lloyd, whose wardrobe audience. The music is by Victor Hol- was ruined. The Chutes company lander, reducing the seating capacity in order manager. McLellan discovered Miss who may leave for America Wehlen In Munich when she couldn't carried no Insurance. shortly to compose the scores for sev- to make room for tables and chairs at speak English and piloted her English- eral books for Frazee & Lederer, the which purchasers of admission tickets speaking engagements. He placed her HATTIE LORRAINE COMING EAST. New York managers. may be seated. with Liebler & Co. for the production San Francisco, May 31. Hattie Lorraine will The Aronsons once tried the plan of "Marriage a la Carte" and was a start east after ENGLISH COMBINE REPORT. this week's engagement of Billy and failed through inability to secure partner In the venture. Liebler & Co. (Special Cable to Vakikty). have Miss Wehlen under contract for Gould's act at the Orpheum, Oakland. proper attractions, due entirely to in- London, May 31. a term of years, but McLellan alleges It was not unexpected by Mr. Gould experience in that branch of theatri- A report is about that there may be that Miss Lorraine would that the contract is broken through the grow weary cals. The Casino was at that time an a variety combine over here shortly. of traveling. Bookings over the Or- premature closing of the piece in Chi- Walter "upstairs house." pheum Gibbons, Walter Do Frece and cago last Saturday night on one day's time were entered only until The plan, as at present contem- Alfred Butt figure in the stories. There about this time. Mr. Gould planned notice. McLellan is said to have sunk plated, is to serve the liquid refresh- is nothing decided on the subject yet, a vacation In Honolulu considerable money in the over the sum- venture. although that Oswald Stoll is playing ments from the cafe at present located mer. Victor Herbert is also said to be en- possum seems to on the corner of the structure. BIG OFFER FOR PRODUCER. forebode some big deavoring to secure Miss Wehlen for move. That the United Booking Offices AMERICAN, CHICAGO, DARK. the London production of "Mile. Mod- proposes to enter seriously iste" by Fred. C. Whitney, to play the Into the Chicago, May 31. PLAY producing line is shown NEW A FAILURE. role created in America by Fritzl conclusive- Sunday night the American Music (Special Cable to Vakikty,) Scheff. ly by the offer made to Henry Miller Hall will close its doors and remain Paris, recently to accept the post of director May 31. dark until Aaron Jones of Jones, Lin- The new di.nna of this department. Mr. Miller was "L'Knfant dea For- irk & Schaeffer, the present lessees, LULU GLASER A WOODS' STAR. tifs," by Jules Mary tendered a salary of $".0,000 a year for and Emlle Roch- returns from New York where he It is ard, was produced at the Theatre de almost a foregone conclusion five years to stage dramatic acts in went in search of a suitable musical that r.\mbigu May 2 1, and was a certain Lulu Glaser, last starring under vaudeville, according to an announce- play to present at the South Side the failure. The story Is of low Paris life. management of the Shuberts, will ment. He declined the proposition as house. be under A. H. Woods' direction next he has already contracted to go star- In the event of a musical show season. The little woman now has ring again next season in "The Havoc" HEAT KILLING HI SI NEKS. coming, it is said that Jones, Linick in her possession the manuscript of Some time ago the United Booking (Special ('able to Vakiity). & Schaeffer will invest a few thou- several plays, one of which she will Offices male an arrangement with Hu- London, May 31. sand dollars in a new balcony to in- be featured in by Mr. Woods next go Baruch & Co. to supply complete The extreme heat this week is kill- crease the seating capacity. At pres- fall. scenic and cost nine equipment for a ing the business in all London Theatres. ent no one seems to know what will Miss Glaser and Mr. Woods have series of productions contemplate;!. They arc reaping the benefit of the of American. become the had several conferences, with the re- American invasion for the Coronation. sult that she is looking favorably up- COLLIER'S "TAKE MY ADVICE." Rl T FFLE OVER EMMY WEHLEN. on "The Marriage Broker," which William Collier lias collaborated M(i(.l,i:i! HOES WELL. Negotiations are now formulating Cyril Maude is now playing as a with James ry Montgo on a new 1 Special Cabin to Variety.) for Flo Ziegfeld, Jr., to produce for straight comedy in London. If ar- piece entitled 'Take My Advice." Sydney, May L'8. William Harris and Frar.k McKee the rangements are completed for Miss It « will have its first • presentation 1 1 at llessie, ir 1 a j 1 • r . opening at the American production of "The Quaker Glaser to debut in this piece, it will Collier's Comedy Theatre early in the National today for bis first appearance Girl," which is to open at the Majestic be transformed into musical comedy. fall. In Australia, passed nicely. VARIETY
HUOKi; BY "THE OPEN DOOR." BAYES REFUSED TO PLAY. "PINAFORE" TRAVESTY. MAY BUCKLEY SIGNS. Seattle, May 31. Chicago, May 31. Oeo. V. Hobart is writing a traves- May Buckley attached her signature Russell & Drew, a once prosperous ty on "Pinafore," to be a feature of to a contract In the Frazee-Lederer of- There was no performance to- theatrical firm, confess they are "The Follies of 1911." This week F. fice Wednesday and will be seen In day at the Chicago Opera House, "broke." They blame John Cort and Zlegfeld, Jr., engaged the Dolly Sis- the play, "He Fell In Love With His the Shuberts for their financial state. where Nora Bayes and Jack Norworth ters for the show. They were with Wife," an ofd dramatic piece which Last week Russell & Drew movei are appearing in "Little Miss Fix-it," "The Echo." the firm will rename and give an to dismiss an action against the Shu- although the show was advertised Another feature secured by the elaborate presentation next fall. berts and Cort, for an injunction and and a good house present. The manager is Tom Dingel, who became $25,000 damages brought Nov. 18 last, reason for not giving a show was be- famous during the Friars' perform- ROSS* SHOW SECURED. while permitting a still later suit for cause Miss Bayes refused to play two ance at the New Amsterdam last Sun- Frazee & Lederer have Thomas W. $.'•0,000 against the same defendants matinees on succeeding days, having day. Dingel is an eccentric dancer. Ross of "Checkers" fame to star next to stand. given a matinee on the holiday. He came to New York from the west, season in a new piece by Owen Davis. In 1908, Russell & Drew entered The management was not informed forming a partnership with Ben Ryan, It is a comedy-drama and its tentative into a contract whereby all the Shu- of Miss Bayes' decision until the audi- late of Ryan and White. The act title is "An Every Day Man/' but the bert stars were to appear for the ence had been seated and the opening was signed with "The Follies" by Joe name will probably be changed. firm. On the strength of this agree- chorus started. The show continued Sullivan, its manager. ment, the firm leased the Alhambra until It was time for Miss Bayes to GAITES SELLS "TWINS." theatre for ten years at $1,000 month- make her appearance. It was then dis- A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION. Two of the "Three Twins" compan- ly rental. Then, Russell & Drew al- covered the female star was not in the Chicago, May 31. ies have been sold for next season by lege, Cort organized the Northwestern theatre and the curtain had to be rung After a preliminary week in Milwau- Jos. M. Galtes. One, with the abso- Theatrical Association, fell out with down. Money was refunded to the en- kee "The Heartbreakers," the new lute western rights, goes to F. A. Klaw & Erlanger, and foyned "The tire audience. Hough and Adams piece opened at the Wade, the musical comedy show Open Door" with the Shuberts, induc- Lyman B. Qlover, general manager Princess theatre last night before a owner, and the other, covering south- ing the latter to disregard their con- of the Kohl & Castle Interests, stated big audience. The critics did not agree ern territory, is turned over to Billy tract with them, with the result that that the house management would with the managers that the piece was Woods, a New York manager. all of the Shubert Btars have playel take no action in the matter. fit for a Chicago opening. Galtes will keep the third company, at Cort's Moore theatre instead of at sending it through the Stair-Havlin the Alhambra. houses, playing mostly week stands. Deprived of the big legitimate shows, Russell & Drew had to resort WORRYING OVER GABY. to all kinds of entertainment. They (Special Cable to Variety). have lost money steadily, finally find- London, May 31. ing themselves unable to pay the Al- Though Gaby Deslys arrived from hambra rent. Paris to-day, the management of the John Cort returned from New Yors: Alhambra is worrying lest the French- to-day. Mr. Cort announces that the woman should balk at her engagement Moore will continue playing legitimate, to appear in the hall next Monday. the Grand will be the "dollar house," and the Seattle will be the home of a ENGAGING SYLVA COMPANY. stock company next season. Al. Woods is casting the new Mar- Mr. Cort will produce "The Web" guerita Sylva show which goes out next season, a western play without under his management. The piece nielodramatlcs or gun play, written by opens in Philadelphia late in August, Harold Holland, now supporting Max goes then to Boston for a short stay, Figman in stock at the Seattle. and is listed for the Globe theatre here in October. Harry MacDonough has been en- LINGUIST FOR FOLIES. gaged as leading comedian. (Special Cable to Variktv). London, May 31. AUTHOR'S ART COLLECTION SOLD. Olga Petrowa has been engaged for (Special Cbale to Variety). the Folies Bergere, New York. She Paris, May 31. leaves within a short time. Olga works MRS. Pierre Decourcelle's famous art In French and English, burlesquing EDDIE LEONARD. (MABEL RUSSELL) collection was put up at auction Mon- both. In her new "40" Chalmera-betrolt. day. From 125 numbers on the cata- Satanllla, a dancer, has been en- logue there was realized $207,830. gaged by William Harris for the Fo- LARRY WHEAT MARRIES. The objects of art sold are but half lies Bergere Cabaret performance. She Some members of the cast came Laurence Wheat, now playing with in for praise, of the things he has been collecting will open in New York, June 19. Sallie Fisher and George "The Hen Pecks," and Anice Harris, Damerel sharing first honors. all his life. also in the profession, were married in A run at the Princess is the present Decourcelle is best known in Amer- RUSSIAN DANCE PASSE. New York Thursday morning. Sam schedule for the production. ica as the author of "Two Little Vaga- (Special Cable to Variety) Meyers acted as best man. The wed- bonds." London, May 31. ding breakfast was served at the Cafe The Russian dance seems to be a Madrid. TWO MINDS WITH SAME TITLE. CLOSES AT ONE NIGHT'S NOTICE. bit frayed That will over here. The craze is minds run in the same Chicago, May 31. now a two-year-old. So when "The channels was brought to light this NEW "ROLAND" IN "THE The Llebler & Co. production of Dream Dance" with a Russian ballet SPRING week when the theatrical fraternity MAID." "Marriage a la Carte" closed its sea- opened at the was informed by Alhambra Monday, the Daniel Frohman that son at the Grand Opera House last hall did not catch Wednesday night "The Spring he would on fire. open the Lyceum about Saturday, with only a notice of one Caterina Geltzer Maid" had a new "Roland." Tom Sept. 1 with and M. Tichomiroff a new comedy in three night given to the company. are admittedly McNaughton stepped aside for the acts, great dancers; the pro- "Thy Neighbors' Wife" by El- The piece has been playing here duction is evening to witness the performance mer brilliant, although lacking Harris. about four weeks. Entirely recasted a big climax, from "the front." but the entire aggrega- Reposing in the office of Clarence and restaged for the Chicago premier tion came too late. The newcomer was Leo Stark, an Bennett is a new play by that play- the piece seemed as though it would Mosher, Englishman, just returned from a wright-actor Hayes and Mosher, Ameri- bearing the title, "Thy go over big from early indications. can comedy bicycle turn, stay of seven years in Australia. Mr. scored a Neighbor's Wife." The piece has The warm wave, however, proved too Stark has been engaged genuine hit at the Alhambra. No by Werba & never been produced, though Bennett much. specialty turn has ever gone Luescher to take the role in the "No. better had some of the big Broadway mana- "Mile. Roslta," in which Fritz! 2" there. "Spring Maid" company next sea- gers look it over. Scheff is appearing at the Lyric, is Violinsky, another American son. With four rehearsals, Stark who Each author may have caught the due to close this Saturday night. The plays "rag" on violin, asked for a try. At the Saturday a met with a Inspiration for the title from the song show "died" here without a doubt. moderate success at the Coliseum, ap- matinee, he will go through It again. of that name, sung by Grace LaRue The withdrawal of these two at- pearing In London for the first time. sometime ago. tractions will, from present appear- Hynes and Stoddart, heading a poor Nederveld's Monk will tour the Or- ances, close two of the Shubert houses program at the Metropolitan, did well pheum Circuit opening July 2, placed Charle8 Williams will be a manager In Chicago until the beginning of next in a quiet way Monday. by the Marinelli office. for Gus Hill next season. season. VARIETY
MAURICE SHAl'lltO DIES. USING UNITED'S CONTRACT. MANAGERS PESSIMISTIC Maurice Shapiro, the music pub- This week the Charles K. Krauss lisher, died suddenly yesterday morn- agency of Philadelphia, and the Nat- ing at his home in New York. Mr. ional Agency, of Boston, both affiliated OVER THE CONDITIONS Shapiro had been suffering for some with the Family Department of the months with stomach trouble. At At- United Booking Offices, adopted the few with his form of Unsettled State of Vaudeville Holding up Building Prop- lantic City for a days contract lately placed in use wife, he returned to Xew York Wed- by the Fam. Dept. That form does away ositions, Frightening Out Capital* and Delaying nesday. During the night he com- with the arbitrary cancellation of the Improvements to "Small Time" Theatres. menced to sink, and died early Thurs- act after the first show, a condition day morning. permitted of by former manager-artist Policy of May Change Many Houses. The deceased started his present agreement. music publishing firm five years ago. This Saturday night will mark the The present unsettled condition of the actors, but we little fellows have Previously he had been engaged in closing of four houses that have been got left securing vaudeville, has caused many managers to figure ahead. the music trade over here, but their bookings through the "Several building deals I know of for an extended period In Europe. Family Department of the IT. B. O. to become pessimistic over the reopen- for 'small time' houses have been held "Shapiro" has been very successful, The houses are the Prcspect in the ing of vaudeville activities in the late up by the people who were about to and is ranked amon gthe leading firms Bronx, the Plaza in Buffalo, N. Y., the summer. make the investment asking the man- of the country in the line. Star, Ithaca, N. Y. and the Greenwich, The smaller vaudeville manager ap- agers, 'What about this strike the Greenwich. N. Y. The latter three actors are talking of?' will remain pears to be the most apprehensive. He PICTURES FOLLOW CORN BEEF. dark for the Summer playing straight while claims the agitation between the actor "We would be safer Where once the merry lobster the Prospect will play stock. and the manager has become public pictures, or stock, or forming a cheap squirmed midst the melting butter Amcng these four closings there will circuit ourselves. be two property, to the extent that outside melodramatic among while the corn beef and cabbage play- openings during the present If things don't settle down shortly, I month. One Is a theatre capital is now influenced by the re- fully dipped itself into the English and the ether
think you will find . number of the a park. ports of impending strife between the any mustard, the moving picture will soon Rock Springs Park at East cheaper houses will dcelde on some Liverpool, Ohio, opens two. The report that "there Is going dance on the sheet of white, for the for the summer other entertainment until the man- next Monday. Three weeks to be a strike by the actors" is often building that housed Shanley's restau- later the agers exactly to expect Lyceum, Ashtabula, heard, say the managers, and the re- know what rant at 42nd street and Broadway O , will open with and to look for." vaudeville. mark has been made by men to what for so many years is to be opened as Bookings for both will be or "big managers laid whom a proposition involving one or One two time" a picture house this Saturday. out by Billy Delaney. when spoken to by a repre- more theatres or to interest money in Variety Freeman Bernstein is the promoter. sentative as to plans for next season, ANOTHER the vaudeville business has been ad- Tuesday Freeman said everything CANINE WONDER. said that they were proceeding as they Chicago, dressed. would be ready by Saturday. The May 31. always have; no trouble was expected, police, the license and the fire bur- Another canine wonder has appear- "It hits me seriously," said a "small and if it came, when it arrived was been visited. Everything ed in the form of "The Great Spot," time" manager this week to a Variety eaus had time enough to give attention. Mr. Bernstein was presented by Louis Pruchniak. "Spot" representative. The manager and the looked so rosy that At an adjourned meeting of the Decoration Day with his is being touted as the best of all, his circuit represented by him are passive able to spend Vaudeville Managers Protective Asso- at his newly rented cottage at trainer offering to wager that he is figures in the smouldering relations family ciation Monday, it was agreed that prepaid). What the best trained dog in the world. between the managerial and acting Long Branch (rent when a strike by actors should occur the main dining room in the Pruchniak claims that "Spot" is the end of the vaudeville profession. His was in any theatre operated by a member famous restaurant will be the picture original "writing" dog, an 1 also that circuit enjoys a good standing, has of the Association, the theatre in- Admission will be a dime. no magnetic influence is used to make not been connected with any complaint theatre. volved should either close or Imme- the animal display his penmanship. by actors, and has worked up from a diately adopt a moving picture policy Among other things "Spot" can run small beginning until the future COMEDY CLUB WEEK OFF. of entertainment. backwards, stand on his head unaldel, seemed to hold out considerable pro- The Vaudeville Comedy Club's big At the same meeting the secretary weep real tears and do a mind-read- mise. show which was to have gone into the of the Association was instructed to ing act. Pruchniak has refused sev- trouble is" he continued "we Savoy, Atlantic City, July 17, ha 8 been "The draft a form of contract, to be gener- eral offers for current New York en- where we stand for next declared off. don't know ally placed in use among members. gagements, but will spring his meal couple of houses One story proclaimed the opposi- season. We have a ticket next season. in mind that could be added on, one PROFESSIONAL, FLYING DULL. tion, Youngs Pier, as the cause. but we can't go ahead, Louis Wesley, manager of the Savoy, to be new, It begins to look as though the AFTER MILLIONAIRE MUSICIAN. where we stated that there had been no com- because we are uncertain many aviation companies which build- Robert E. Irwin, manager of the trouble between the plaint from the Pier end, but that an will stand if the ed hopes upon dates for fairs and Fifth Avenue theatre, ever on the the managers breaks out agreement regarding terms between actors and summer parks are due to get a bump. alert for novelty, is endeavoring to the Club and Comstock & Gest could in a strike. Several of the larger companies have secure for his house an act that not be reached. "We don't care which way it goes. already given up the idea of secur- would prove an unquestionable draw- If there is a strike, we are going to ing any big money for flights this ing card. Some time ago there was lose money. We can't afford to lose summer. LEECH'S NEW "TWO-ACT." produced at one of the performances much, and we certainly can't afford to The reason, according to an author- Al. Leech has purchased from at the Lambs' Club an instrumental take chances on investing in the face ity, is that in almost every commun- Charles Horwitz a "two-act," entitled act by four of its members. They of how th'ngs look. Why, we have ity there are several would-be flyers. "Sighs," and has been booked to open were Alfred Seligman, of the well- im- even given up the idea of making The fair or park people do not look with it shortly at Hammersteln's. known banking house of I. & N. Sel- provements to our houses. They are further for an attraction and hire the igman. Theo. Bendlx, musical direc- would have cost In all necessary and local genius. Whether he ever PRINCESS' NEW ACT. tor of the Hudson theatre, Max Ben- about $25,000, but how can we do leaves the ground or not is immate- dlx, director of "The Spring Maid" The Princess Sita Diva is rehears- it? I couldn't tell you now if you rial; the "press stuff" is there, and Company orchestra, and Oscar Sang- ing a new act for vaudeville, under asked me whether we shall reopen the "local" works much cheaper. er, late conductor at the Empire the- the stage direction of William Torpey. with vaudeville. What's the use of It is said the Wright Bros, will atre. For the little turn, was em- Princess is under the management taking chances? We can do other not bother about exhibition dates The ployed some $20,000 worth of Instru- of Pat Casey. Four of the Hindoo girl things with the theatres, with less risk after this season, but will place their ments, the property of Mr. Seligman, dancers with Ruth St. Denis have than having our acts walk out, and machines on the market for sale out- who is said to he an amateur musi- added to the Princess' comple- forced to play makeshift bills in our right. been cian of no moan merit. The difficulty ment for the stage. small towns, where you may lose your Big open-air attractions are being is In the other three musicians, en- entire clientele in one week. handled very sparingly this summer. forced by Mr. Irwin, persuading the "I don't know whether the actors PERHAPS OF OLD-TIMEKS. millionaire banker to make his debut the understand what this agitation is do- CHILD LABOR CONVICTION. Several of the managers of as a public performer. been con- ing or what it means. If we closed San Francisco, May 31. United Booking Offices have our theatres, over forty acts weekly Archie Levy, the booking agent and sidering the value of presenting a Frank Milton and the De Long Sis- would have to look elsewhere for en- manager of the Richmond theatre week of "old-time" minstrelsy. The ters are under the management of formu- gagements. I don't know how the big here, was arrested and found guilty first to go actively to work to Albee. Weber & Evans; George, Elsie managers look at this question. Per- before Judge Sullivan of employing late such a hill is H. <1 Larson, man- and Ida St. Leon are under the man- haps they don't care, because their child labor at his theatre. Levy was ager of Keiths, Boston. He has al- agement of Frederic Thompson. A money has been made, and again of remanded for sentence until later in ready communicated with a number of transposition of a line under tho lat- course the big manager will be the last the week. An appeal from the deci- the veteran blackface stars to see how ter's picture in Vahiktv, last week oc- to have trouble in his theatre with sion will be taken. they felt about it. casions thl^ explanation. VARIETY
tion for the Casino, but out-of-town FRIARS ARE PARADING. LEGITIMATE ATTRACTIONS (report! are to the effect that the Atlantic City, May 31. piece will require some drastic over- The first "stand" of the trip of hauling before it can reasonably be the Friars' Frolic was this town. FOR SEASON'S OPENING looked upon as a candidate for the They got here on Monday as per money-making prize. schedule, and immediately paraded Some of the other plays presented the Boardwalk, headed by Emmett Plays In Plenty, Some Tried and Found True. Others, on the road last season that have Corrigan and their band. The march- Stamped as Successes Out of Town the Past enjoyed a sufficient amount of success ers were attired in long, green linen to entitle them to make a bid for plaid caps bamboo canes. Season, Waiting for New York Opening. dusters, and metropolitan favor are, "The King's James Walsh was Just behind the Game" (with James K. Hackett), man with the baton, while immedi- Much hag already been said and musical comedy of the same type, "Katie-Did;" "The Fox;" "Behind the ately back of him was held aloft a written of the outlook in the legiti- called "The Never Homes." Scenes" (by Margaret Mayo); "My placard announcing the Friars' Frol- of for next sea- Hudson theatre will reopen mate field theatricals The Cinderella Girl;" "The Sweetest Girl ic at the Apollo. This was unneces- have Sept. son. The professional croakers 4, when Frank Mclntyre, last in Paris;" "The Girl I Love;" George sary as the house was completely of declared that there is a dearth seen in New York as Bob Blake in Fawcett in "The Remittance Man;" sold out last Saturday. sight, that "show "The Travelling will new material in and Salesman," make Margaret Anglin in "Green Stock- The parade Is unique in that it is to dogs." This his stellar in Bronson business has gone the debut George ings;" Henrietta Croasman in "The the first theatrical organization that cry has been recorded every spring Howard's comedy "Snobs." Manager Peacock and the Goose;" Thomas ever paraded the "walk." There have since show business began, and will Henry B. Harris has in reserve for Dixon's "Sins of the Father;" Robert been but few processions of any kind likely be revived every year at the that theatre a piece by Edgar Selwyn Edeson in "Where the Trail Divides;" along that thoroughfare. beginning of the season when the So- called "The Arab," tried out in stock r Henry Kolker in "The Great Name;" ciety for the Prevention t>f Cruelty in Los Angeles recently. Wilton Lackaye in "The Stranger;" Philadelphia, May 31. to Animals issues its annual announce- The Belasco-Stuyvesant theatre re- Olga Nethersole in "The Redemption The Friars' gave their "Frolic" at ment that all dogg should be muzzled. opens early in September for a few of Evelyn Vaudray;" Annie Russell in the Chestnut Street Opera House, The crop of new material in the weeks' revival of "The Concert" and "Gordon's Wife;" Virginia Harned in Tuesday afternoon. Despite the many form of plays, musical and otherwise, will be followed Oct. 17 by David War- "The Woman He Married;" "Rock of attractions Memorial Day, the thea- to be presented at the opening of the field in "The Return of Peter Grimm." Ages;" "Gay Matilda." tre was filled and the audience regular fall season in New York is, This has been such an unquestioned evinced much enjoyment at the enter- as far as may be judged from ad- success in Chicago and elsewhere that tainment given. The receipts of the vance information and reports of pre- it can hardly be looked upon as even NEW YORKER IN MARSEILLES. single performance were not an- liminary presentations out of town, a possible failure in New York. (Special Cable to Variety.) Paris, 31. nounced. 'way above the average. In addition "Thy Neighbor's Wife" is carded for May to those already announced there is the opening attraction at the Lyceum Harry C. Romaine, formerly a man- Baltimore, May 31. undoubtedly a large list that is being in August. ager in New York, will assume charge The Friars Frolic played to big busi- held in reserve and others now being Wagenhals & Kemper will open the of the Eldorado, Marseilles. He will for ness here yesterday, more money going written, while still others have been Astor the middle of August with a open this establishment June 2, a in at the gate than had been looked submitted to managers by the authors three weeks' revival of "Seven Days," summer season, under the name of Music Hall. for. and are being given careful considera- following it with "What the Doctor the New York tion. Ordered." This farce was tried out Chicago, May 31. A partial list of the opening pieces in Trenton last season and its spon- NEW STAR FOR "TILIjIE." The advance sale for the Friars for the inauguration of the season of sors regard it as an even funnier "Tillie's Nightmare" may be sent Frolic has reached $5,000, up to date. 1911-12, is as follows: piece than their "Seven Days." They out on the road once more, next sea- Weber's theatre will reopen in Au- also have in reserve a serious play to son, but without Marie Dressier. Sev- gust with the first production of "Sen- follow at their theatre. MAKIGNY SETTLES A STRIKE. eral women have been mentioned in orita," a new musical play by George "A Gentleman of Leisure," a new (Special Cable to Variety,.) connection with the stellar role of the V. Hobart, music by Silvio Hein. comedy by John Stapleton and P. G. Paris, May 31. piece. The parting between Miss Later Joe Weber in a new piece, will Wodehouse, with Douglas Fairbanks The stage hands at the Folies Ma- Dressier, the show and her managers appear in the house as his own star. as the star, will be the opening at- rigny went out on a strike during the arrived with the abandonment of the Liebler & Co. will produce early in traction at The Playhouse, Aug. 16. performance the other night. The au- proposed summer run of the produc- September at Wallack's theatre a com- Grace George will make her first ap- dience was acquainted with the facts tion at the Herald Square. It was to edy in four acts by Louis N. Parker, pearance with The Playhouse com- and the money refunded. have commenced last Monday. Miss called "Disraeli," with George Arliss pany at that theatre, some time in The house opened again the next Dressier refused to open at the Herald in the title role. It won success in October. night with an entirely new staff be- Square, leaving for her farm in the Chicago the past season. John Drew will open at the Empire hind the scene. The stage hands' Country. No reaeon was assigned. Charles Frohman opens the Knick- in a new play, as he has done ever grievance was that they were worked Lew Fields declared he knew of no erbocker early in September with a since he has been a star under the too hard. The management refused to reason for it. new comedy in which he will present direction of Charles Frohman. hire more help. The tour of "Tillie's Nightmare." Donald Brian as a star. "The Girl of My Dreams," featuring embracing an eight months' stay in The Hackett theatre (re-named the Leila Mclntyre and John Hyams, which New York and a tour of the country ANOTHER HIGH BROW PLAY. Harris), will show the first New York enjoyed two successful engagements to the northwest and return, was high- Not content with his attempts to performance of "Maggie Pepper" by in Chicago last season, is listed for ly profitable. In that time Miss Dress- launch "The Clouds" at Bijou Charles Klein, in which Rose Stahl the opening of the Globe. the ier played nearly six hundred perfor- Theatre recently, Julius Hopp will of- is at present enjoying a long and pros- When Frank McKee assumes me mances and her share of the receipts fer the public a few more "high brow" perous stellar engagement at the Il- management of the Majestic in Octo- amounted to linois, Its about $50,000. When pieces at that playhouse. The first of Chicago. metropolitan ber, he will return it to its original Miss Dressier was apprised by her them will be "Youth" by Max Halbe, premiere is scheduled for Labor Day. policy of a production house, opening management that for her return New translated and adopted by Herman Julian Eltinge in "The Fascinating it with "The Quaker Girl," an English York engagement the prices were to Bernstein from the play Widow," comes to the New Amster- musical piece of the George Edwardes German be $1.50 instead of two dollars, she "Jugend." It will be given June 8. dam or Liberty in September. El- type, which has been favorably re- balked as only the strenuous Marie tinge has enjoyed phenomenal success ceived in England. can. Not only that, but she insisted on tour. Liebler & Co. will inaugurate their BUBB CASTING PLAYS. that the organization be recostumed TWO "The Spring Maid," one of the past tenancy of the New Theatre, renam- at a cost George J. Wetzel, representative for season's successes, approximating $3,000. The big New York re- ing it the Century, by a stupendous points were argued for several days the Bennett attractions has completed opens at the Liberty early in August, spectacular production of "The Garden between star and management until a deal with George Bubb whereby the for a short stay. of Allah." Anally, finding that the Messrs. Fields latter secures for next season "A David Belasco will open his Repub- One of Henry W. Savage's early pro- Warning Bell" and Shuberts could not see it her way, and "A Royal Slave," lic theatre with "The Woman," with ductions next season, to be presented Miss Dressier quit. by Clarence Bennett. Mr. Bubb will Helen Ware. at one of the houses not mentioned reach New York this month to select Ijew Fields, who closes at the Broad- will above, be "Le Million," a four- his casts. way Saturday with "The Henpecks," act farce now running at the Palais JoKcpli M. Joyce, advance of "The "A Sailor's Sweetheart," a roman- in order to make a short trip abroad, Royal, Paris. Leo Ditrichstein has Smart Set" ("big show") the past sea- tic operette by Mr. Wetzel, calling for reopens that playhouse with the same male the American adaptation. son, has taken charge of the L. A. a small cast and no chorus, is now in piece the first week in August, fol- Fritzi Scheff in "Mile. Roslta" has Thompson interests at Rockaway, for rehearsal and will open early next lowing it in a few weeks with another been mentioned as the opening attrac- the summer. month. J " VARIETY
Mr and Mrs. Perkins Fisher have Stepp, Mehlinger and King sailed E. J. Carpenter has obtained the purchased a ranch in Southern Cali- Wednesday to play in England. After producing rights to "Forty-Five Min- fornia and will study orange raising a week In the provinces they will open utes From Broadway," for next sea- K1ETY during the holiday season. at the Hippodrome, London. Max Hart son and may put out two companies Published Weekly by did the booking. in the Cohan piece. Carpenter will VAKIETY PUBLISHING GO. Johnson and Dean, the colored act, also have out "The Blue Mouse" and Times Square New York City wish to return to this country next Raymond Hitchcock's starring ve- "The House of a Thousand Candles" season. M. S. Bentham is filling in hicle for next season is entitled "The next season. SINE SILVERMAN vaudeville time for them. of Proprietor. Red Widow." It is the joint work Channing Pollock and Hen Wolf with "The Isle Of Bpice," which opened CHICAGO 16 So. Dearborn St. Sheppard Camp has been engaged music by Charles Gebest. Sept. 3 last, is having an unusually JOHN J. O'CONNOR by Henry B. Harris to play the role long season and is now playing Domin- of Bob Blake in "The Travelling LONDON Carlton House, Regent St. When Julius Tannin played at ion of Canada fair dates. After the W. BUCHANAN TAYLOB Salesman" for next season. Hammerstein's he was billed as "Jul- July and August dates are filled, the SAN FRANCISCO 908 Market St. ius Tannen, The Popular Monologist, company will be reorganized to play Gerald Griffin and Co., Camilla E. McCLELLAN first time here in three years." comic operas in the northwest terri- J. Ober, Arlington Four and William, (Julius thinks it's funny). tory for the balance of the season. PARIS 6« bis, Rue Saint Dldler Thompson and Co. have been booked EDWARD O. KENDBEW over the Orpheum Circuit. Ray Bailey, who has been suffering Walter J. Kingsley, general press BERLIN 67 Unter den Linden from an attack of peritonitis, was suc- The engagement is announced of representative for Henry B. Harris and cessfully operated on Monday at the ADVERTISEMENTS. Arylyne Caryl Elliott (non-profes- Jesse L. Lasky has been appointed by current Issue must French Hospital on West 34th street. Advertising copy for sional) of Halifax, N. S-, to Jules Mayor Gaynor on the committee to see reach New York office by 6 p. m. Wednesday. Miss Bailey will probably be out in a Kibel, of the Bell Boy Trio. that New York has a sane 4th. Advertisements by mall should be accompa- fortnight, but will do no work until nied by remittance. she and her husband open on the Or- SUBSCRIPTION RATES. pheum Circuit next season. Annual •* SPORTING NEWS Foreign • Single copies, 10 cents. During the summer months Variety will give special attention to all Clark Brown, general manager of •porting event* in which the profession is directly concerned. Entered as second-class matter at New York. the Canadian Circuit (vaudeville), re- Send in accounts of baseball games, swimming * races, golf matches, turned from a fishing trip Monday. No. 13 Vol. XXII. June 3 automobile runs, etc., addressing all communications to Sporting Editor, Joe Weber spent a week with Mr. VARIETY, New York, "The Red Rose," with Valeska Su- Brown, eighty miles north of Ottawa, ratt, opened at Boston Monday. in a place called a town because there were eight houses in it. (Mr. Brown Nat Wills and Mrs. Wills (La Belle Harry Mundorft*, who has been caught ail th e flsh—Mr. Weber ate IjongwortliM played Peoria, 111., Titcomb) left for the mountains yes- away from his desk in the United of- The them). last week. The act has not been idle terday, for the summer. They open fices for the past four weeks, suf- in the past eighteen months. on the Orpheum time August 21. fering from a nervous breakdown, is Able Hammersteln promises to reported to be on the mend. surely leave New York to-morrow, Jos. K. Watson has concluded to Vardon, Perry and Wilder leave for taking the New York for the other tempt vaudeville with a "single" next 'Truthful John" Pollock, the chief their second European tour, June 10, side. With the youngest of the Ham- season, leaving burlesque for the time piper of the Victoria Roof, will not opening at the Palace, Blackpool, June merstein brothers will go "The Ori- being. Paul Durand is the agent. take to the road next season, but 19. ental Rose," said by Abe to be a reg- will be at Weber's on Broadway, as ular act, imported by him from Jack Welch and Francis X. Hope the distributer of press "dope." Joe Carroll and Will J. Cooke re- Europe when last over there. Abe will take out "The Man Who Owns turned to Broadway this week, not was so busy here he could not bring Broadway," next season with a new A large corner plot of ground, lo- having seen the lane since last Au- the foreign turn to the attention of man playing Raymond Hitchcock's old cated at Fulton and Washington gust. the American managers, so he in- role. streets, Jamaica, Long Island, has tends letting the Londoners see it at just l been purchased for the erection the Hippodrome, toward the latter Cileu Island opened its regular sea- Ray Cox may go starring next sea- thereon of a vaudeville theatre. last Sunday. couple of new end of this month—or later. son A son—that is, she will if certain nego- and steamers run between the Island tiations to that end are consummated. No special policemen's badges New York. If not she will play the Orpheum Cir- could be obtained for the contem- Bessie Clayton reached New York cuit. plated female Cops on Hammerstein's last week, to visit her husband, Julian Bijou Russell has received a route Roof. They may keep guard up there Mitchell, who is convalescent after a through Freeman Bernstein over the "Happy Fanny" Fields is in town without the emblem of authority. severe illness. Her father returned Sullivan-Considine Circuit, commenc- on a visit to her relatives. She will with her. Miss Clayton will return ing in July. remain here for the summer, return- The New Netherlands Theatre Co., abroad to fulfill engagements placed by her ing in time for the regular fall season which is erecting a theatre on Forty- manager, Bert Cooper, who has the dancer under contract for two Neely L. Kd wards; of Flanagan and in London. eighth street, near Sixth avenue, has years more. Mr. Cooper is in Edwards, and Belle Carlton, former- just negotiated a loan of $250,000 back New York with authority, he claims, ly with Dan Burke in vaudeville, were Girard and Gardner, after spend- with which to erect the building. to place the works of Fran/ Lehar on married May 27. ing a few weeks at Mt. Clemens, leave for England (in July) to com- Arvis' "Temple of Mystery", the this side. Mr. Lehar may visit the mence a second tour of the Stoll illusion and living picture turn, on re States when Dr. Wullner comes over Hawthorne and Burt replaced Harry houses. on the Morris Circuit, has been place. for a contemplated concert tour next Fox and Millership Sisters at Proc- by Paul Durand for four weeks on fall. tor's, Newark, this week. Harry is The Colonial, New York, closes Hammerstein's Roof, opening June 2<",. still without his voice. June 18, for the summer. Percy G. A vaudeville actor (who doesn't Williams' other houses, open at pres- Lillian Sinalley, late of "Madame wear his watch in his upper outside Roy Barnea is "stealing Eddie Leon- ent (Alhambra and Orpheum) will Sherry," has been secured for next coat pocket) was looking over some ard's stuff," Roy having purchased a stop June 25. season by W. J. Counihan for his suburban property with a view to pur- big touring car, and will join the Ac- "Queens of the Folies Bergere" to play chasing a home, last Sunday. The tor's Automobile Club. LJna Abarbanal 1 has rented a cot- a prima donna soubret role. This is real estate man was showing him tage at Saranac Lake for the summer. Miss Smalley's first appearance in bur- around. The actor stopped in front of Jack Lorimer, the Scotch comedian, She will be the star once more of lesque. one cottage that looked as though It placed by the Marinelli bus been "Madame Sherry" with the opening of illicit he purchased at a reasonable thirty weeks agency for on the United the regular season. Al. Itiirman, cornelian with the figure. next season. Circuits Walthour Troupe, and Matilda Wolff, "What's the price of that oueT' Ed. MacDoweil, formerly business with "Tollies of the Day," will he said the actor. A. K. Johnson, the foreign agent, manager with Mrs. Leslie Carter, has married in New York .Mine LM. K. "Oli," replied the real estate sales-
"» will sail June 1 ; for tbe other side. been engaged by John Cort for next Walthonr. mentioned last week as the man, "that was sold to an actor yes- Max Sherman will attend to his busi- season to manage the coast show of prospective bridegroom, will merely terda>. We caught him on the run ness while away. "The Gamblers." be amoimst those present. and slipped it to him good. .
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MANHATTAN'S REAL RENTERS. NEARLY MILE-COASTER. THE GIRLS ARE COMING. $600 REFUSED. The real renters of the Oscar Ham- The Giant Coaster on Surf avenue, Chicago, May 31. Six hundred was offered through the ruersteiu's Manhattan Opera House are Coney Island, is scheduled to start to- Minnie Warner and Genevieve Gan- Pat Casey office on Wednesday for the Comstock & (Jest, the young theatri- morrow. It is located Just next to non, the two niftiest girls in the Or- Cooper Brothers for next week at the cal firm, who have taken a lease of "Dreamland," which was destroyed by pheum Circuit's employ, will leave for Orpheum in Brooklyn. Harry Cooper the house for ten years at an annual fire. The flames damaged it slightly. New York in a few weeks to spend was willing to accept but Irving, who rental of $6r»,000. Possession will be Covering 4,000 feet of track, built their usual summer vacation in that at present is a "manager" of vaude- Kiven Sept. 1. The Shubert attrac- of 500 tons of steel, and having a ca- city. While both young women are ville acts was the one preventing the tion will again appear at the Manhat- pacity of a passenger a second, the strong for the Windy City, they like booking. tan next season, at prices ranging from coaster can register $4,000 on a busy to slip east once a year to wise up to Irving states that booking is too twenty-five cents to one dollar. The day. The highest point of vantage is the new buildings, so that in a pinch good at present for $300 (one-half) Manhattan will be a week-stand. It la 100 feet. they can converse familiarly on the to tempt him. Seven hundred and fif- in opposition to the Grand Opera ty for the act he might consider, said House, managed by Cohan & Harris, Irving. playing the same policy with Klaw & Erlanger attractions. JIM MORTON'S "PROP" LIST. Manhattan was taken over by The The Folies Bergere stage manager, the Shuberts this spring, on a per cent- John H. McCarron, was shocked Mon- age plan with Mr. Hammersteln. Open- day morning upon receiving the fol- ing with "Alias Jimmy Valentine," the lowing letter from James J. Morton. theatre did a terrific business that The »Kld Komical Kuss opened at week, but gradually dropped off in re- the Folies Monday evening, as the ceipts until success of the new the talking card boy, informing the audi- policy was not as firmly established ence by word of mouth who and what as the early returns indicated it would would be next. For this duty, James bo. Later, it was announced that J. required one frock coat, some the Shuberts had taken the property trousers, shirt and hat — perhaps lease. This, it was understood under shoes. for purpose of at the time, was the Never does Jlmsy wear more than assisting Mr. Hammersteln in securing that when appearing upon the ros- a large additional mortgage on the trum; he is the avowed enemy of all property he was then negotiating for. make-up manufacturers, hence Mc- Comstock The formal announcement of Carron's surprise: Gest having secured the Manhattan & New York, May 27, 1911. was given out last week. Mr. J. McCarron, Esq., In addition to the Manhattan, Corn- Dear Sir: —Will you please have stock & Gest lease or manage the Co- your property-man procure the fol- lonial, Cleveland; Harmonus-Bleecker lowing mentioned articles for Mon- Twiller, Schenec- Hall, Albany; Van day night: tady; Shubert, Rochester, Savoy, At- 1 Large Carriage Sponge. lantic City, and a house in Louisville. 2 V6 dozen U-pound paper bags blown up. OHIO'S STRICT LAW. 1 Lemonade squeezer— glass. Cincinnati, May 24. Vz pint Jamaica Rum. The law governing theatrical and 2 sweet Lemons each show. other public exhibitions in the State 1 full set parlor furniture (Gold), of Ohio has been amended by the and linen covers for same. state legislature. Theatrical per- 1 Large Pier Mirror- not less than formances, public shows and athletic 6 feet. games of whatever name or nature to 2 Children's stockings, 1 white. 1 be which admission is charged will black. regulated by license or prohibited if 1 Football filled with milk. such action be necessary and all busi- 1 2 feet small rubber hose. ness of trafficking in theatrical tickets \\ pairs old Gloves and one sure fire or coupons of licensed amusements by pitcher to break. Can use House unrecognized agents will be governed Piano if not in tune. accordingly. Yours respectfully, All municipalities in Ohio, by their An example of the attractive billing originated and used by the Orpheum Circuit In featuring JAMES J. MORTON'. councils, may provide by ordinance or "MARVELOUS GRIFFITH." THE HUMAN ADDING MACHINE, whom the managers declared to be one of the beat resolution for the exercise and en- nets to create talk that has gone over the tour In a long while. In Griffith's opening weeks on the Circuit he was not even featured, but it did not take forcement of the powers granted. the management long to appreciate his value, as he was quickly advanced to the headline "TALKING ACTS" ON ROOF. position, and there he finished In New Orleans May 7. He Is resting on his farm In Northern Indiana for the summer, but his manager. K. K. There will be a radical change in NADEL, is In New York, arranging future bookings HEADQl ARTERS IN NEW YORK. the frame-up of the programs for the Chicago, May 31. Victoria Roof Garden this Summer. A. Jarvis, who had the construction subject. Tommy Quigley, general manager A fair proportion of the numbers on in his charge, signed a contract Mon- Minnie still remembers her daily of the Laemelle Music Publishing Co., the bills will be "talking acts," Even day, to build a coaster at Revere morning trips to Central Park with will leave for the east in a week or comedy sketches will he used. This Beach, Boston, and have it finished by Pat Casey where the obelisk was thor- two to establish headquarters for his is made possible by completely closing 10 a. in., July 4, or forfeit fifty dol- oughly explained to her. Minnie be- firm in New York. As yet no one has the windows on the 12nd street side lars a day until it runs. lieved Pat when he told her it was been selected to represent the house of the roof, which will shut out the the original Blarney stone brought here. major portion of the noise from the over from Ireland to give courage to Since Quigley left "Shapiro" to di- "HAY street. Electric fans will be put in RUM" COMEDIANS READY. the park police force. rect the affairs of the Chicago firm, he operation on sultry nights, should the Closing their first (and successful) Harry Robinson will also spend a lias sent over several hits, incidently temperature become at all uncomfort- burlesque season on the Eastern few weeks in New York, he being the learning that one of the necessities of able. Wheel, as proprietors and managers, first member of the W. V. M. A. staff a successful publisher is to have his Al Shean and Ed. Gallager are ready to receive his summer leave. main office closer to Broadway than to spend the summer in vaudeville RUSS ALEXANDER ILL Chicago. with Mr. Gallager's laughable traves- "EXPIATION" PANTOMIME. Boston, May \\ 1 ty, "The Battle of Bay Rum." Mr. During July Auriel Coccla will pre- The Exposition Four are not at Maud IiUiiil>ert, takes another dip Shean has never played in vaudeville sent Minnie Amato in a dramatic pan- Keith's this week, having cancelled into the varieties, starting June 17 at with Mr. Gallager, although the cou- tomime, entitled "Expiation." In the the engagement through the Illness of Shea's, Buffalo. A week or two may ple made the skit a feature of their piece, Mr. Coccla will appear as a Russ Alexander. Mr. Alexander has be played hereabouts before that time. show the past season. clown. Ten people will be employed. gone to the Adirondack Mountains to Jenie .Jacobs of the Casey Agency Is M. S. Bentham has been commis- The first local presentation may be on recover his health. He was the piano fixing it. sioned to secure time. Hammersteln's Roof. player in th e act. ' VARIETY PATERSON OPENS FOR BIDS WESTERN WHEEL DRAWING. EASTERN WHEEL INCREASES Paterson seems bound to have bur- The Western Burlesque Wheel Is lesque from either one Wheel or the holding its drawing of opening dates other next season. A theatre to be for '11-' 12 at the Bon Ton theatre, BOARD MEMBERSHIP BY ONE called the Orpheum is now being built Jersey City, to-day (Friday). The and will have a seating capacity of drawing was first scheduled to be 1,500. The location is on Van Houten held at Philadelphia. Will Elect Qus Hill for Eighth Member; John Q. Jermon street, near Main street. The theatre As the Wheel rotates, the opening Likely Filling Vacancy. R. K. Hynicka Per- will be completed about Sept. 15. point is but the spot for the show to manent Treasurer. "Extra Act" Understand- An announcement states that, while step in. Next season the Western has nothing has been closed with either decided to follow the plan adopted by ing, by Mutual Consent, Expense 50-50. Wheel, the one making the beet terms the Eastern Wheel a couple of years* will get the house. ago, to advance the opening place of At the annual meeting of the Co- to information, has in view the pur- the shows each season five or six lumbia Amusement Co. (Eastern Bur- chasing of a site in this city, and the cities. lesque Wheel) to be held today, it is building of a new house for season af- HILL LEASES SHOW. quite likely is now the that the Board of Direc- ter next. The Trocadero It was stated early in the week that THE SINGER SHOWS. tors Wheel theatre. of the company will be increased Western Burlesque Gus Hill had leased the franchise un- Jack Singer has nearly completed from its present seven membership of der which he had operated the "Vanity the task of signing up the principals to eight. It is said that Gus Hill will Fair" company on the Eastern Wheel for his three burlesque shows next be appointed as the new member. FIVE FOR HURTIG & SEAMON. last season and that he would have but season. Up to date the following John (of Jer- G. Jermon Jacobs & one company under hiB personal man- have been engaged: Ben Welch, step into Hurtig & Seamon will have five mon) is slated to the vacan- agement next season. Show-Lou Kelly, Lon Hascall, Victor cy the shows on the Eastern Burlesque Wheel on Board created by the retire- The reported lessees of the fran- Casmore, Joe Barton, Ben Turbett, ment through resignation of L. Law- next season. This means the adding chise are the Bowman Brothers. George Siegman, Watson Sisters, a of one new show (Irwin's Big Show) rence Weber. The treasure ship, also chorus of twenty and two other female left open by Mr. Weber's resignation, to their four troupes which have been leads to fill; "Behman Show"—Harry and which has been filled temporarily playing over the Wheel this season. "BEEF TRUST" 10 LBS. HEAVIER. L. Fraser (late of the Henry W. Sav- "The Bowery Burlesquers," "Girls Billy Watson of "Beef Trust" fame, by Rudolph K. Hynicka, of Cincinnati, age forces); Joseph Weber, took ten-day ocean Ezra C. will be filled permanently by the elec- from Happyland," "Ginger Girls," and a trip on the Walck, Albert Reed (of the original tion of Mr. Hynicka as treasurer. "Follies of New York and Paris" play- steamship Creole of the Southern cast of A. H. Woods' "Girls From be ed this year. Next season "The Taxi Steamship Co., as the guest of James Another important point to Rector's"), Rita Richards, Dot Duvall be Byrnes, the steward of the boat. passed upon at the meeting is the Girls" and "The Social Maids" will and the Six English Rosebuds; Halli- of Billy gained 10 pounds trip. question of "extra acts," it is expected. a couple of new titles. Two the on the day and Curley-Ward Sterling, Clara Arm's show this season headed the list The comedian returned in time to at- This point was brought up by the re- Raymond, Geraldine Raymond, Mar- cent obtained against the of money makers on the Eastern tend the Western Burlesque Wheel Judgment garet Howard, Four Runaways and a Wheel, the "Happyland" and "Bow- drawing this week. Columbia Co. by Mr. Hill, for acts in- chorus of eighteen. The "Behman" ery" shows. serted into his shows, Mr. Hill recov- chorus will number twenty. ering the cost of the extra turns he Jules Hurtig is a firm believer in Mr. Singer has obtained the rights was obliged to pay for. good shows and claims the proof is to produce a burlesque version of Although the Columbia Co. appealed found in the firm's record. "The Girl From Rector's," which will Next season the Hurtig & Seamon from the Judgment (that appeal be presented by the "Behman Show" pending) it is said that future contin- forces are planning to make all shows players. Eileen Sheridan, who ap- gencies will be settled through a mu- big productions. "The Ginger Girls" peared with "The Behmata Show" this tual agreement between house and will carry fifty-five people, which will past year, will be in support of Harry road manager upon an extra attrac- include a company to play "The Fu- Bulger next season, having signed a tion, expense to divided equally turity Winner" in the olio. Three the be contract with Mort H. Singer. between the theater and the show. horses will also go along. "The Girls This was the main concession the trav- from Happyland" will again be headed RUSH IN elling managers of the Eastern Wheel by Billy W. Watson, and augmented THE WEST? According to report have looked forward to. by a big European novelty, the name Edward F. Rush of is very likely to be a Western It is also rumored that with the which Mr. Hurtig does not reveal. Burles- que Wheel manager election of Mr. Hill to the Columbia The Farrel-Taylor Trio will head next season. Mr. Hush is out for a show Board, and the settlement of the "ex- the new "Taxi Girls." It is not yet on that Wheel, if permission is given tra act" point, all legal proceedings certain who will head "The Social him to operate one. and other matters in dispute lately be- Maids," although the Arm has engag- Rush's Eastern tween the executives of the Columbia ed all artists for next season. Burlesque Wheel show franchise, under which Eastern Wheel and a few of its fran- The death of Ben Jansen, who has "The Bon Tons" sailed chise holders, will be dropped. This headed the "Bowery" show for the along this season, has been leased by will leave an opening for the Dove of past few seasons, will necessitate an him for the future. "The Hon Tons," under Peace to slip in, after a stormy inter- entire shifting about of principals. Rush's man- agement closed at val since that bird last hovered about Charles Jansen, a brother of Ben's, Omaha May 20, about four the Columbia building. will very likely lead the "Bowery" weeks earlier than the promised Other routine business will be show. The "Madame X-Cuse Me," supplementary seven-week season would transacted at the meeting. During burlesque, will be retained. Mr. Hur- have carried the troupe. The members the day annual meetings of the sub- tig denies trouble with Henry W. Sav- returned to New York, paying their sidiary companies to the Columbia age over the title or the travesty. The BEN BOHNSTEIN. own transportation. pieces of It is also rumored that will also be held at the offices of the the "Bowery's" may be Th<> hunt lint; rn;oiaK NEW C. * H. COMPANIES. "THE BIO BOOKER*' FOUND. AN OPEN LETTER TO Cohan ft Harris next season, In ad- Chicago, May 31. dition to sending out three companies Little Barbour, "The Big Booker" in "Get-Rich-Quick Walllngford" and who disappeared from town a few HARRY MOUNTFORD three in "The Fortune Hunter," will years ago after an exciting and expen- By WILLIAM GOULD have the original George M. Cohan sive leap into the agency business has (himself) show opening at the Cohan been discovered. Little Barbour is San Francisco, May 26. you very kindly, Geo. Washington- theatre early in October. James E. a monologist and if one looks closely Abraham Lincoln-Moses Mountford, Dodson will be starred in a new piece over the books of one Morgansteln Dear Sir: — I read your article in the Player (using Vaiukty.'s caption for associating my name with Mr. by James Hartley. The title of (small booker) they may discover the "Hero's Hilly Could") publishing two Albee's in an article a few months "Gaunter's Pride" will be changed be- big booker playing a "split week." criticisms, one from Seattle and the ago. fore the opening next fall. Little Barbour is evidently meeting other from Portland. It is true, every So that all of my friends who are "The Red Widow," a musical play, with more success behind the lights will I word of it. White Rats know Just where lyrics by Channing Pollock, book by than he did behind the books. As you are so well informed and as stand, and what my ideas are of first Rennold Wolf and music by Charles J. class vaudeville, I will write open I am of so much consequence to you, an Gebest, musical director with Cohan MAKING THE SOUTH HOTTER. so much that the Player has broken letter on the subject in the near fu- for ten years, will be Raymond Hitch- Chicago, May 31. ture, its most stringent rule "Not to Criti- without fear or favor. cock's starring piece in which Flora It became known this week that the Sincerely, cise performers" I may as well repeat Zabelle (Mrs. Hitchcock) will assist. southern managers who had been re- some more of the Portland critic's WILLIAM GOULD. Two plays by James Montgomery, ceiving talent from the local S.-C. Of- very Just criticism. He reprinted an author of "The Aviator," entitled fice were becoming dissatisfied and entire paragraph from Variety, (my BRITT HAS A DOYLE SKETCH. "Money Mad," and "Jimmy Junior," next season would remove to another column) regarding people using my Jimmie Brltt, the ex-champion, who have been accepted by the firm and local office. original stuff, and finished by saying returned last week from England, will be produced next fall. Both are The Sullivan-Considine people lined that I was the biggest chooser of the where he picked up a popularity that of farcical construction. up a number of southern houses last it will be hard for another to lot. Mak e yourself the Jury on this American Laurette Taylor loaned to Daniel season, arranging to send a road show follow, wired the Casey Agency this through that territary, to matter— I don't have to answer it. Frohman this season, will be recalled similar the Again this very "fair" critic had week that he would like to tackle by C. & H. and will be presented in one sent weekly over its own circuit. the following inserted one evening: vaudeville for a few weeks. one of their new plays. Of the houses booked all season, Gal- "There is a certain head liner While In London Jimmie was given There will be three companies play- veston, Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, playing a vaudeville theatre this permission by A. Conan Doyle to use ing "Get Rich Quick Walllngford" Little Rock and Hot Springs have week that tells very ancient Jokes. one of his short stories for a sketch, next season and a similar number on closed, while the Shreveport house still if he desired. remains He killed a man once—by telling the road with "The Fortune Hunter." open. The reason given is him a new Joke, and he promised Nearly all the shows will start about the extreme hot weather now prevail- never to repeat the offense." ROOF SHOW, DAY SHOW. Sept. 1. The company now at the ing In the south, but from an authen- The vaudeville the tic That is what I call nifty Journalism; program on Cohan theatre, New York, will prob- source comes the news that poor and is worthy of even the Player. American Roof this week plays but ably run there all summer, opening business is the cause of the early one My act was a big hit in Portland show dally (evening). Most of at the Park, Boston, Oct. 1. closings. the acts are in top this this time. When I played Portland the theatre downstairs, The roster of the six companies On of comes the engage- with two or three turns for ment of Ernie Young, by last year, I flopped, and I roasted the added the have been filled as follows: "Get the local Pan- tages town for six months afterward in upstairs night show, to increase the Rich Quick Walllngford" (Eastern); office. Young will leave here July Variety,. That is the reason the very program to ten acts. Hale Hamilton, Frances Ring, James 1 to make a trip through the south able critic went out of his way to C. Marlowe, George K. Henry, Russell in an endeavor to round up as boost me along. ONE HOUR SKETCH. Pincus, Frederick Seaton, Fletcher many weeks as he can to be booked The report on my act in the Or- Thomas J. Gray has been secured Harvey, Ida Lee Caston, Mary E. Tay- through the Pantages office either from here pheum Booking Office is "excellent." by Gus Edwards to write an elabora- lor and Spencer Charters. (Central) or New York. If successful Young Please publish some of my San Fran- tion of his "Graduation Days" sketch, —Joseph Manning, Rose Lubonn, will arrange for a Pantages road show to be sent over circuit. cisco notices; —a regular town with a introducing the characters of the par- George W. Park, Harry O. Taylor, the About regular bill and a regular audience. ents of the scholars. About twenty Ernest R. Baker, Charles U. Diem, the same time that Young leaves, Paul Goudron, manager Now, then, Harry, I will turn critic people will be in the cast of the new Eliza Mason, Jack L. Newton, Calvin of the local for a minute, and you can be the ac- act which will be designed to run for Tibbett, William P. Connery, William S-C office will also start south J. in an attempt to increase his tor. I believe you played one week nearly an hour. Phiney, John Morris, Harry Sey- string of southern in vaudeville, in Brooklyn, and that mour, Maud Truax and Edwin Red- time, while holding what ding; he has. you were a dire failure. STERNAD LANDS. (Western) —Milton B. Pollock, Junius Matthews, You, as an editor, allowed some Chicago, May 31. Yoshim Sakural, Carolyn A "DREAMLAND" FILM. one to write an article which you Jake Sternad is "back" again, this Gordon, lone Bright, Charles B. Hamlin, A special film of the "Dreamland" printed calling you a second Geo. time with Richard Guthman, a wealthy and John D. O'Hara (others to fill). fire, Coney Island, was released Mon- Washington, Abraham Lincoln and transfer man of this city. Sternad "The day by the Vltagraph Company and Moses, all rolled into one. Suffering has incorporated the new firm and has Fortune Hunter" companies will comprise shown for the first time at Gane's cats, what variety! Dowie or Emma opened offices. the following: (East- ern) Manhattan on Broadway. Goldman would fit you better, but you —Fred Niblo, John C. Brownell, Charles Fisher, Edgar Nelson, Dean Just the ruins of the park were allowed that drivel to be printed, and AVENUE GOES TO PRINCESS CO. you are supposed Richmond, Kathryn Marshall, Charles taken. The pictures were a disap- to have common Louisville, May 31. Crosby, Forrest Robinson, Henry pointment considering what an inter- sense. Then, on the other hand, Bar- The Princess Jew- Amusement Co. an- esting sight tram calls you "A gas bag." ett, Delmar E. Clark, Ramsay Wal- Sunday's crowd would nounces it has leased tne Avenue the- have made in front There is a lace, William Rosell, Charles Wheeler, of the camera. In sample of the good and atre for twelve years, including the poor John Stanley, Henry V. Wallace, O. E. the Vitagraph's picture only a few notices that you have received. unexpired term of two years held by persons were caught. I also enjoyed a notice in Wolf, Richard Fitzgerald, and James your E. D. Stair. An effort is being made paper that is in keeping with Malry; (Central) —Albert Tavernier, your to buy the summer lease from J. very poor ideas Emma Messing, James W. Shaw, John CHANGES FILM STOCK. of vaudeville. Per- Thomas Ward so that alterations can haps Beck, W. J. Holden, Blanche Almee, The Motion Picture Patents Com- you will remember that one be made during the heated term. brother complained Bertram Millar, Will Doming, Chaun- pany sent word to the exhibitors of about seeing an- The Princess company controls the cey Caualand "Licensed" films. May 29, that after other brother chewing scab tobacco. Hopkins and Lawrence Trumbull theatre and is running vaude- June (Worthy Puck (others to fill); (Western) Frank 1, a portion of the motion pic- or Judge). ville for the summer at the Gayety. — Now, Bacon, Frank Bowman, Philip Bishop, tures supplied would be on the ordin- my dear Geo. Washington- The Avenue will be conducted as a ary film stock Abraham Lincoln-Moses W. F. Granger, Lento Fulwell, Nell in place of the non-in- Mountford, vaudeville house starting in Septem- flammable film stock please tell Burton, Edith Luckett, Vernon Mc- that has been me why you have given me ber, with bookings from Sullivan-Con- Donald, J. Irving generally used during the past two all this fine advertising? sidine. Southard, Ernest years. Yes, my dear Dowie-Emma Gold- Lenke, Edwin Bowden, William L. Hereafter man-Mountford, Finn, James A. Sheridan, Ed. C. Dart, the "Licensed Exchanges" Mr. Xugent's letter Mr. Grell, manager of the Hansa Avon Brier, Laura K. will have the option of specifying was a pippin, truthful and straight theatre, Hill and George Hamburg, arrived in this either the from the shoulder, L. Sargent. ordinary or non-inflam- from one vaude- country this week. The German man- mable stock, when ordering. ville performer of t lie- first class to ager besides looking for acts for his Knottier, and both of us actively en- own house has been commissioned by Howard and Howard have changed Leon Friedman will again attend K«ige VARIETY ii a Mohammedan procession. The NEW ENGLAND ORGANIZED. COLORED CORONATION FILM Arabs broke ranks to stone the sacri- Boston. May 31. legious photographer. The New England Vaudeville Man- While in Egypt, on his last visit, Mr. agers* Protective Association was or- ENTERTAINMENT OF 3 HOURS de Frenes took a picture of the Set- ganized May 26 with the following —— ting Sun. The perspective shows pas- officers: President, Robert G. I^ar- ;. / s'n? caravans, the Nile and the pyra- sen of Keith's theatre, Host en; vice- Commences with Opening of Crystal Palace and Unveil- mids in between. It is to be shortly presidents, Harry Katzes. Auditorium, ing of Monument; Continued by the Investiture of related, said Mr. de Frenes, who con- Lynn; David J. Adams, White's Opera llcuse, Concord. N. H.; Hiram Prince of Wales. Coronation of King George at siders it the most handsome piece of work in cclored pictures that has ever Abrams, Portland theatre. Portland, Delhi as Emperor of India, a Future Subject. been accomplished. Me.; treasurer, Harry K. Jones, Pot- In London, the Urban Company has ter Hall theatre. Boston; secretary, Smith, Unique. Boston. The ceremonial festivities, inclusive nished by the complete film. Of the now its own theatre, The Scala, where Charles F. A. Burgess of Old of the all-Important ceremonies in thousands of feet to be takrn by the its colored films only are exhibited. These, with Nat the reinject ion -with) the Coronation of camera, elisions will be made until Fifteen reels an evening are shown to South and Washington theatres, and Beacon. Boston, King George of England next month, the "meat" is reduced to that length an admission scale running from Jacob Lourie, of the the Colon al, Nashua, N. H., are will be brought to the easy view of of time. The subjects will show the $2.7f> to 25 cents a seat. Formerly and board of directors.. the Americans-at-home by colored mo- opening of the Crystal Palace, London the Palace, London, had the sole priv- also the K. F. Albee. president of the Na- tion photography. (the first of the Coronation events); ilege among theatres there to the Ur- tional Vaudeville Managers' Protec- The Coronation is world-wide talk then the Unveiling, and incidental ban pictures. With the opening of tive Association, addressed the meet- just now. Hundreds of thousands scenes up to the Coronation of June the Scala as the Urban home house, ing. The N. K. V. M. P. A. embraces from all parts of the earth are turn- 22, to be followed by the investiture this restriction lapsed. ; nearly all the important vaudeville irg their steps Lohdonward. More of the Prince of \V.il .'s at Carnarvon Three other Urban technical opera- theatres in this section of the coun- will remain at home, awaiting news- Castle in North Wales. This latter tors are shortly to follow Mr. de try. It was vote! to establish head- paper reports of the big events to ceremony, of pronouncing the first Frenes here, and be associated with quarters in Boston. A committee for take place before and after the son of King George the Prince of him at the offices of the Kinemacolor that purpose was appointed. mainspring of the works is sprung Wales, is only secondary to the King's Co. in the Theatrical Exchange Build- June 22, when George will be regular- Coronation itself. To the north of ing. ly ordained a proper King through the Wales will proceed the potentates, "SUNDAY" PICTURES PROHIBITUM) gentle descension along official chan- dignitaries and royalty, in their royal NEW BROOKLYN AIRDROME. (Special Cable to Vahikty.). raiment, have been all nels of a coronet upon his cranium. who present at Albert E. Lowe, who conducts two Sydney, May 28. of this kind the preceding ceremonials. A noteworthy affair "pop" vaudeville houses in Brooklyn, The Legislature has passed a meas- people could not af- Next winter, King George with his moving picture opened an airdrome May 25 located at ure prohibiting the exhibition of mov- Corona- retinue, will travel to Delhi, India, ford to miss. Fo r the King's the corner of Bushwick Avenue and ing pictures in Australia on Sunday. of colored where, with tion, however, the makers great pomp and cere- Hancock street over there. "Pictures" have gained great head- been glventhe rail mony excelling in regal style that at- picture film have The inaugural bill comprised eight way here. The closing of the houses the English- tending the London Coronation, the position. Charles Urban, acts and pictures. Walter Plimmer on the Sabbath means a large hole in appears to have a monop- lucky man will be crowned Emperor man, who is booking the place. It is known as the receipts. in nat- of India (or the Indian Dhuhar). Mr. oly of swiftly passing photos Lowe's Summer Garden and seats ural colors, has received a "Royal Urban will also snap that, sending a about 1,500. J. H. MORRIS DK.-ID. Command" to make* a historical re- crew there for the purpose. Simultaneously with the opening of J. B. Morris, a well Inown man- production of the scenes. One set At the unveiling of the monument, the new Airdome, Marcus Loew Issued ager of "small time'" tieare.s in the pictures will be placed in the Mr. de Frenes says the picture ma- of these a statement for publication that he r east, died May 26 at hip home, 20. > archives of the Unted Kingdom for chines were but nine feet removed was in no way connected with the en- West 101st street, New York. He has posterity, to compare them with what from the King and Queen of Eng- terprise. He added that he has been for many years past been in rather coronations of the fu- land, as they passed to their assigned may attend the • receiving bills contracted by Albert E. delicate health, but Irs death was ture^ if England keeps on coronat- places. Immediately after came the — Lowe and that the newcomer had totally unexpected. ing. Emperor of Germany, with the Em- been trading on the reputation he had Recently he has been in the M. R. The Urban process of developing press, and their daughter, Princess been building for several years. Sheedy booking office. He was f>2 this distinctly novel side of the mov- Louisa. The children of King George Albert E. Lowe conducts two pic- years old and leaves a wife, mother ing picture industry has been secured also appear in the picture, the fig- ture houses in Brooklyn, and in his and two sisters. The body was taken (for the American rights) along with ures, owing to the close range, be- advertising Airdome announced a to Ottawa, 111. for interment. The any prints the Urban English Com- ing larger than life size when thrown show "the same as given at our thea- funeral took place last Sunday. pany may place on the market, by upon the sheet. With the members trfs.'! Marcus Loew has notified A. Harry Scott, associated with the late the new Kinemacolor Company, the of the House of Lords, Parliament, E. Lowe to "cease forthwith" or ac- manager for some years, is in charge six-million dollar corporation with the army and navy staffs in dress uni- cept the consequences. of the estate, including the Family headquarters in New York City. form; about 2,r»00 feet of the unveiling theatres at Gloversville and Port Jer- In charge of the Kinemacolors tech- was taken; 600 of this was chopped viB, N. Y. nical or operating department will be out. FAIR BUSINESS AT GARDEN. Joseph de Ftenes, one of Mr. Ur- The Urban picture concern experi- The Madison Square Garden has had "PRODUCING" THK POLICY. ban's most expert assistants, who ar- enced some difficulty in catching King a fair attendance to the picture shows Detroit, May 27. rived here last week. Mr. de Frenes Edward's funeral cortege. Urban then In the big arena since opening Thurs- Here's another one. A new thoitro (pronounced Due Frane) is a Fel- ranked as an outsider. The "Royal day of last week. A crudely con- is to be erected at the corner of Wood- low of the Royal Geographical Society, Command," however, carries with it structed stage has been brought for- ward and Forest streets. The house the British Association of Travellers the assistance of all connected in an ward from the Fourth avenue side, will cost In the neighborhood of $100,- aBd Explorers, which carries its own official way with the Coronation. shutting off about one-third of the 000 when completed. R. A. Roberts, honor with membership. He has trav- Through this, Mr. de Frenes states, arena. The side seats all around have present stage manager of the Castle eled over all civilized and uncivilized the Urban people will have every fa- a fence before them, while wooden Square Opera Co., Boston, will man- worlds in quest of "picture subjects." cility offered them to obtain a com- chairs have been placed across the age the new house. Capacity 1,200, Mr. de Frenes' journeys have taken plete picture. arena flooring. A large capacity is prices 10-20, policy, "producing" him to Alaska, Canada, the Thousand The unveiling film arrived In New still obtained. The Garden makes an whatever that means. Islands and Western States on this York this week. Other Coronation ideal place for a picture exhibition. continent, but this is his first visit pictures will be sent over as taken, The cabinet for the projecting ma- HAS CASK REICH. to New York City. the whole series to be leased by the chine is over the entrance at the AGAINST Returning to London from four Kinemacolor Co.. for American ter- Madison Avenue end. "Association" The Lovetts have brought suit Frenes ritorial through O'Brien & Malevlnsky against months in the Africas, Mr. de rights. The first public re- pictures are shown. Admission is fif- Felix Reich fo breach arrived there just in time to assist leases will probably occur early in teen cents. The class of people ap- r of contract, July. claiming $000 is due them at the Urban taking of the unveiling parently attracted by pictures in the through failure of Reich of the Queen Victoria monument May Of his trips all over in search of Garden seem to averse far above the to keep them work- 16, sailing next day for this city. pictures, for colored photography, Mr. usual picture audience. ing eiKht. weeks as per agreement. The entertainment case will come to trial June 1. In. outlining the the de Frenes speaks most interestingly. The Garden is too large for vaude- series of Urban Coronation pictures He tells of the destruction of his cam- ville acts, excepting "dumb" ones. Mr. de Frenes explained era, and his escape, will show, own narrow while Last week the Vassar Girl Musicians Fay Tinrliunl b;is b«-en offered a to a Variett, representative that an photographing from the top of a gave a band concert between pictures, role with the Surutt show and will exhibition of three hours will be fur- building at the Port of Mecca, Arabia, with a soprano soloist. probably join in Boston. ' 12 VARIETY FIGHTING OVER LOSSES. CORT'S SUMMER PIECE. Chicago, May 31. SHOWS NEXT WEEK. BILLS NEXT WEEK Chicago, May 31. NEW YORK. Last Saturday night witnessed the "The Prodigal Tar" Is the title of "A COUNTRY GIRL"—Herald Square (2d NEW YORK. ending of the "world-wide tour" of week). HAMMER8TEIN8 BRIGHTON THEATRE a musical play reported to be in "AH A MAN THINKS" (John Maion)—Nasl- Truly Sbattuck Four Mortons Vest a Victoria "all-star mova'i (ISth week). and her vaude- course of preparation for Bert Levy Rooney ft Bent a midsum- "EVERYWOMAN"— Lyric (15th week). ville company" with the closing of a Belle Baker Wright ft Dietrich mer production at the Cort. Grace "EXCUSE ME"—Gaiety (17th week). Planopblend Min- "Those French nine-day engagement at the Audi- FOL1ES BERGERE- (7th week). strels" Girls" Kennlcott is to casted for lead- "GET RICH be the QUICK WALLINOFORD— Co- Three Keatons Snyder ft Buckley torium in this city. han's (41st week). ing soprano role. Marshall Montgom- Dave Ferguson riNAFORE"—Casino (2d week). ery Strength Brothers According to report the tour of Miss STOCK—Academy. Cycling Auroras Marcus A Oartelle STOCK (Corse Payton)—Grand O. H. <5th Barnes Crawford Victoria was beset with obstacles from week). A G. E. McCune has in rehearsal a SPOONER Four Bards COLONIAL the very beginning. When the com- STOCK— Metropolis (16th week). "Boxing Kangaroo" Lillian Russell nautical operetta for production at the STOCK—West End («th week). Roberta' Cats and Jack Wilson Trio pany started on a tour of Eastern "THE PINK LADY'—New Amsterdam (ISth Cort, Chicago, June 18, Its present Dogs Julius Tannen Pedersen Bros Bell Family Canada the business did not warrant "THE SPRING MAID'—Liberty (24th title is "On Larboard Watch," but week). Delro Ed Blondell ft Co VARIETY—Winter Garden (12th week). continuance. Charlotte St. Elmo Kalmar ft Brown a The management de- this will "YOUTH"—Bijou probably be changed. The (1st week). Ioleen Sisters Rossow Midgets cided that it would chance the playing book and music are both by Fred. Johnson A Walker Paul LaCroIx of dates booked further westward. The BOSTON Sharp ft Wllks Miller, librettist of "Ship Ahoy." "THE COMMUTERS'—Park (16th week). FIFTH AVENUE dates in Winnipeg other towns "THE RED ROSE" (Valeska Suratt)—Tremont Montgomery ft Moore ALHAMBRA and In the cast will be Arthur Donald- (2d week). Ryan ft Richfield Andrew Mack in Canada and the Northwestern sec- "THE KISS son, Dorothy Maynard, John L. Kear- WALTZ"—Shubert (Sd week). "Cheyenne Days" Chas E Evans ft Co "DR. DE LUXE" (Ralph tion of the United States were played Hers)—Colonial (3d Haviland ft Thorn- Frank Morrell ney, Madison Smith, W. J. McCarthy, week). ton McKay ft Cantwell to money that showed a profit. But Anna Hoffman, Julian Reed, Osborne Aerial Smiths Kirksmith Sisters 8AN Rembrandt Tom Linton A Jun- the trip back east through the states FRANCISCO. Exposition Four Clemson. MRS. DOT" (Blllle Burke)—Columbia. gle Girls and ending with the Chicago engage- "REJUVENATION OF AUNT MARY" (May Lola Sue Smith Zeno, Jordan A Zeno Robson ) —Savoy. ment was played at a loss. r STOCK (Florence Roberts)— Alcasar. HENDERSON'S La Toy Brothers FIRE ASSN. RECOMMENDS. Odlva Those fathering the tour made ar- Fox A Millershlp ORPHEUM rangements with Miss Victoria where- At a session of the National Fire Sisters Henry Miller A Co TAKES DILLINGHAM SHOWN. Morton ft Moore Olive Briscoe by the English singing comedienne was Protection at the Donovan ft Arnold Old Soldier Fiddlers Association, held B. C. Whitney has closed with Four Soils Brothers Fields A Lewis to accept a salary of $1,000 weekly Waldorf Hotel the other day, a num- Charles Dillingham to produce "The Stewart ft Marshall Scott A Keane and also to share in the profits of the ber of Improvements in the conduct Oil A Lillian Brown Temple Quartet Girl In The Train," "The Echo," "The Lambert ft Williams Chns A Fannie Van tour on a 50-50 basis. of theatres and other places of amuse- Bell A Valentine Spissell Bros A Co Candy Shop" and "The Fair Co-ed," Musical Splllers Col. "Bill" Thompson, manager of ment In New York were rcommend- next season. He is now engaging peo- the tour and one of its promoters was BOSTON. ed. It is proposed that all places of ple for the four shows. Whitney's to receive a salary of $100 per. In receive the KEITHS Adolpb Glose amusement shall joint ap- quarters are at the Detroit Opera Consul" Leonard A Whitney addition to the weekly stipend he was proval of the fire and building depart- Diamond & Nelson Brent Hayes House, Detroit. Sergeant Brennan The DorlanB to share with the star to the extent of ments; that all scenery be fl reproofed, Mr. Whitney will open his road sea- Swor A Mack Pictures. 50 per cent of the profits. and no dressing rooms placed under Kate Watson son about the first of August. "The When the Chicago engagement the stage. Wherever standing room PHILADELPHIA. Girl in the Train" show goes to the started at the Auditorium, the star is permitted it is requested that three KEITHS Covington A Wilbur western coast next season. had not Mabel Fonda Troupe Victoria Four drawn any salary, according feet of floor space be provided for Musical Cralgs Wilfred Clarke A Co Warren, Lyons Conroy Le Mai re to her own statement made privately, each person. For roof gardens it is A A Meyers Rlgoletto Brothers for at least three weeks. The show recommended all such places that NEW YORK LOOKS LIKE A SALK. CHICAGO. in the Windy City struck a period of should be on top of fireproof build- The New York theatre property MAJESTIC "The Suspect" inclement weather. It rained the ings and not over ninety feet from Trlxle Frlganza Ed F Reynard may be sold within the next ten days, Wllmer Bedlni A Arthur opening day, and the downpour con- the street, with not over 750 persons*' as soon as arrangements for the rais- "Spirit Paintings' Ergottl's Llllputlans tinued for the second day. Then the to be accommodated at a perform- Frank Tlnney ing of a five-million dollar mortgage weather took an abrupt turn and be- ance. Some of the other recommen- have been consummated. REOPENING IN NEW YORK. came exceedingly hot. dations are: A syndicate of Wall street men has It has been definitely planned for Business became so bad that the "No seat in a theatre gallery shall secured an option on the property Henrietta Crosman to open her season manager and promoter (who had con- have more than four seats interven- with the intention of erecting a sev- early next fall in New York, appear- tracted debts to the extent of some ing between It and an aisle. enteen-story hotel. The property is ing in "The Peacock and the Ghost," $3,000 for the Chicago engagement) "Actors' dressing rooms shall be held at three and a quarter million which title may be changed to "The went to the star, according to the al- placed in a separate section provided dollars by Klaw & Erlanger. About Children." Various titles are under legations of the latter, and stated that for that purpose, and no dressing two millions will be put up in cash consideration. he was going to close after the per- room ceiling shall be less than three to complete the erection of the new Miss Crosman recently ended her formance Tuesday night, unless she feet above the level of the street." structure. The only hitch to the put- repertoire, agreed to accept the responsibility of season in playing "The Pea- ting through of the deal is the plac- cock the the close of all expenses incurred for the Chicago and Ghost," at ing of the big mortgage. insur- date. 10-CENT GALLERIES. No the season. ance company is willing to invest so Miss Victoria, afraid of public opin- At a meeting of the Managers' As- large an amount In the venture, but ion, and without advice from any of sociation held recently, it was decid- SECOND CHICAGO WINNER. it is practically settled that a com- 31. her friends, agreed to assume the ob- ed that all the theatres booked Chicago, May bination of three insurance companies ligations. through the Klaw & Erlanger offices, "Miss Nobody from Starland," closed will make the loan. Should the After a talk with advisers, however, excepting in the very large cities, will Decoration Day in Kalamazoo, Mich. scheme go through, immediate pos- the star reconsidered. reduce the price of gallery seats to Ralph Riggs, who has been playing session of the property will be given. Ralph Herz's former part, and his wife, Incidentally it is said, Thompson ten cents. This was determined upon This will dispose of one of the larg- went into the Auditorium under a to offset the inroads made by the pop- Catherine Witchie, the soubret, left for est theatres in the metropolis. Since contract that gave the house the first ular priced vaudeville and moving pic- New York. , Klaw & Erlanger secured it several $5,500 that came in, and to split ture houses which have been injuring The show, next to "Madam Sherry," years ago, it has not made any money, of 50-50; Thompson to furnish all news- the attendance in the upper portions is the second biggest money-maker but was held by them as a real estate paper, hotel and billboard advertising of the legitimate theatres. the season for a Chicago production. investment, from which they will reap and the orchestra as well as the show. About $40,000 net was cleaned up. an enormous profit. They purchased The house was to furnisn nothing but The show Is controlled by the Singer KITTY GORDON AT LIBERTY. it auction and the attendants. at for about a million Amusement Co., of Chicago. It re- Thompson has been served with All business relations between the a quarter. Six or seven of the best opens July 12 at Winnipeg, and will theatrical papers calling for $25,000 damages Shuberts and Kitty Gordon are at end, known managers compose later go to the Coast. the corporation, for breach of contract, entered by according to a declaration by Miss which now owns the Miss Victoria. Gordon, who says she is at liberty to block. Klaw & Erlanger direct it. PLAYWRIGHT A RARRI. Thompson alleges that Wednesday, accept any engagement. A detail of the sale of the New Hans Robert, last season with when he notified the English star he The ten-week agreement which held York has been a couple of dwellings "Alma," will be an actor-manager could no longer continue in the ca- the English woman to the Shuberts between the New York and Hudson next season. Mr. Roberts will pro- theatres. in pacity of business manager, she in- has expired. During the summer, Miss This space the rear is duce a play by Dr. Isaac Landmann. structed Abe Halle who acted as Gordon may accept a few vaudeville wanted, but the owner of the houses a rabbi of Philadelphia, written es- placed valuation of treasurer to hold all money to pay engagements secured for her by Wil- a $250,000 upon pecially for Edmund Breese. who will the expenses of the local engagement liam L. Lykens or perhaps she will them. He paid $38,000 for each be starred in the piece. amounting to $3,500. return to England for a visit. house. The play will first show in Phila- Thompson has placed his defense Mr. Lykens has also the placing of delphia at the Broad Street Theatre Eddie is routed to appear in the hands of S. A. flristow, a local another former Shubert attraction, Foy at and then may come to New York for fittorney. Grace Van Studdiford. the Majestic, Chicago, June 12. a run. VARIETY 13 PARIS NOTES LONDON NOTES BY EDWARD O. KENDREW VARIETY^ LONDON OFFICE CARLTON HOISE. REGENT STREET. W. BUCHANAN TAYLOR, Repr,^nt»uv. Paris, May 23. musical competition of the city of Mall for Americans and Europeans In Europe, if addressed rare VARIETY as Callar terminated the so-called Paris, and of which M. Claretie was above, will be promptly forwarded. vaudeville season at the Casino de one of the Jury. "Rolani" was not Paris, May 17, and is giving a series of accepted, and they now And "The- London, May 23. in America, Is to receive $2,000 per pieces. Business has not been satis- rese" at the Opera Comique resembles Hugo Morris who arrived about week for her services. Polalre, while factory of late. their work. They therefore claim ten days ago reported to be In search not creating a sensation at the Palace $10,000 damages. of acts for New York does not appear last season, did very well. The Alcazar d'Ete reopened May enthusiastic over the outlook and will 20 with vaudeville. A revue is due Although business has been satis- probably return to the States very within a fortnight. The Jardln de Alma Trix, a sister of Helen Trlx, factory, matters have not been run- shortly. announced Its opening for May opened as a "single" at the Boscombe Paris ning smoothly for Markoroff and 15, but on account of damp eve- Hippodrome last week and was favor- Prince Alexis Zereteli, managers of the The warm weather of last weak put nings has postponed that function un- ably recelveJ. Alma will have no Russian season at the Theatre Sarah a crimp in the Music Hall business little selection of til this week. trouble with a better Bernhardt. After the trouble with In provinces. The provincial man- the numbers. the orchestra, the chorus became dis- agers are planning to lie very low The Etolle Palace produced its re- contented. "Demon," the four-act this summer as London will be the big vue May 16, and will probably con- was fantastic opera of Lemontoff and An- center toward which all things will Alhambra, Glasgow, whic.i tinue it until June 15, when termin- toine Rubenstein, was announced May lead. The Coronation will be a head- opened around last Christmas, may ating the season. The revue is not 17, but during the day they quar- liner against which no one will try bring Its music hall career to a close In at all bad for this kind of hall, Clau- relled with the chorus master, Gulns- to compete. the near future, for a time at least. Slvry being noteworthy in sev- die de bourg, and cancelled his contract. The Alhambra is booked by the Var- eral travesty roles. Guinsbourg states he had not been Dave Bliss was sent for by the ieties Theatre Controlling Co. It is paid his salary, and quitted—taking United County Theatres, Ltd., recent- owned by the company owning the Jean Fabert, at present manager of for the with him the band parts and score ly and asked to again take up the Palace, London. The reason the Moulin Rouge, is reported as be- which he had loaned to the manage- bookings of the company's houses. ccntemplated closing Is the Inability ing the purchaser of the lease of this ment. The theatre could not open Rosen & Bliss formerly booked. Some of the Controlling Co. to supply suffi- unfortunate establishment. On whose that night. Money had to be re- internal trouble arising about two ciently large programs, no fault, how- behalf he is acting is not known at Pal- turned. A fact not advertised in its years ago, Bliss was ejected. It is ever of the Controlling Co. The present. The Moulin Rouge is es- daily communications to the press was understood that Bliss will not take ace and the Pavilion are strong op- sentially a summer place, so the new that the receipts were seized by cred- /up the bookings again until more position to the Alhambra, In Glasgow, lessees have possession at the right so, and both are itors May 13. money Is put into the company. Ru- the later especially moment. mor says whether Bliss accepts booked up for the next few years to in all the big turns, The Palais de Cristal, Marseilles, is the bookings or not, the company may come, taking A summer revue is being mounted hall to chose announced as closed for the summer close its houses in Plymouth, Aber- leaving little for the new ciel at the Scale, to be entitled "A Is learned as season, but nothing has been settled deen, Bristol (Stoll opposition) and from. Nothing definite ouvert." Eldorado remains open as of the house, or in fact regarding its futtore and the sale, Gateshead. Devonport will likely re- to the future long as possible during the summer, authenticity of the reported ordered by the liquidator, will take main open, it is the personal proper- as to the under the management of the ad- closing. . place in July. Rasiml is not likely to ty of Mr. Bliss. ministrator Valles. take the hall, for he is negotiating with Morlaix for the Eldorado, and The Alhambra has been taken for will be found in charge of that estab- Hereafter Mr. W. Buchanan Taylor the month of June by L. Klopp and lishment next season at Marseilles. in England, Mr. James W. Tate finding it inconvenient P. Franck, who intend to give vaude- will represent VARIETY He is also the owner of the Kursaal ville. They have retained the entire to be continually in London through engagement*. at Lyons. The new music hall, to be staff. They hold an option also from Mr. Taylor's and Variety's London address: called the Apollo at Marseilles, is the Variety Theatres Controlling , Co. Hearing completion, and is reporte 1 House, Regent Street for July. Carlton to be ready for inauguration Sept. 1. Its capacity will be 3,500. Marseilles The actor, Prince, who has been will thus have two of the largest vau- will open at the Al- The appeal of Seymour Hicks from playing in the "Vie Parislenne" at Ethel Levy deville theatres in Europe, besides July 31, positively. a verdict given against him In favor of the Varietes, Is seriously ill. —The hambra, three smaller houses. The playgoers Eva Chaplin, an actress, was argued condition of Mme. Rejane has taken though (of a population of nearly a booked and con- this week. She entered a competition a change for the better. — Lucien Fred Wilmot who million) are not sufficient to sup- Helen's, with a number of young women, who Prad, stage manager at the Theatre trolled the Hippodrome, St. port these resorts. —The Varietes-Ca- Accrington has were to be selected by a newspaper. Michel, attempted to commit suicide and the Hippodrome sino is changing hands. Manager houses. The future of The winners were promised engage- this week. He now lies in a danger- closed both vaude- sal- Poyer, who formerly had this is not known. Wilmot Is ments by Mr. Hicks at substantial ous state. the theatres acquired It from of the ville theatre, has Interested in the Varieties Theatres aries. Miss Chaplin was one the present lessee Bessiere, and will has been operating Untitles select"d but claimed that she Quill, called the Enigme Electrique. Controlling Co. He he in charge next season. moving picture thea- did noi receive an engagement from while imitating a doll, at the Cirque extensively in that pictures will Hicks. At the trial the Jury found Hoste, Roubaix, May 16, failed to rise tres. It is possible Casino at Toulon has closed into the two close! in her favor for $">00. to salute the audience as usual in The find their way and will reopen Aug. 30. Many Amer- his act. The audience at once halls. dead. A doctor pres- ican acts play this house during the thought him London County Council de: Unci winter season. Casino at Nancy "combine" rumor The ent failed to bring any sign of life, —The There is another action in the proposal alterations, contains more to take any and general paralysis was fearei. is closing for extensive about that possibly of Krnest (Jrrarl. an architect, to recovered the and will be ready in September. truth than is usually the case. The After some hours Quill scheme at which has strug- found a "Parls-ln-London" use of his limbs and speech. He said Macnaghten Circuit, inception, may be Aldwych Island. he was at no moment unconscious, A new music hall, to be called the gled along since Its one of the and heard every noise around him, (laite, Brussels, is being built, near taken under the wing of tours, with some but was unable to move. the main post office. —Otto Lohse has larger and stronger ArrHiij.MMiieiitN have been completed at sort of a booking arrangement. The been appointed musical conductor l'( r the tnruigurat'on of the $l."i0 an- however, ex- the Monnaie, in that city. arrangement will not, nual scholarship foi-n !ed by Mine. Lutz ac- Charles Pigot and Henri the bookings. tend further than Melba at the duildhall school of mus- cuse Jules Claretie, manager of the ic. The scholarship is re-trictcd lo Comedie Francaise, who has written Bissett and Scott, now playing in o:ie n"xt season s sopraiif's from any part of Croat. Bri- the libretto of "Therese" (music by the West, have accepted contracts for I'olnire will be of Palace, Lon- tain. About fifty singers will be heard Massenet), of having taken his ideas twenty weeks in England, and will winter attractions at the billed as the in the first trial for the in"ti;il scholar- from their work "Roland," which leave in September to open at New don. The French actress, in the World" when ship. was presented by them in 1900 at the Castle, Oct. 2. "Tgllest Woman M VARIETY HEME'S BILLY GOULD OBITUARY By William Gould. Sir William 8. Gilbert, librettist of FORUM Oakland, May 29. the famous Gilbert and Sullivan comic Playing in Oakland but must talk operas, was drowned May 29 in a lake about the town across the bay. at his In Harrow, England. He Confln* your letters to 110 words and write on one side of paper only. home Anonymous communications will not be printed. Name of writer must be signed Sothern and Marlowe arrived on the was taking his customary daily swim and will be held In strict confidence. If desired. Letters to be published In this column must be written exclusively to VARIETY. Southern Pacific. (Cute?) Geo. Ryan, when seized with an attack of heart Duplicated letters will not be printed. The writer who duplicates a letter to the is an actor at night, Sells whiskey in failure. Although not in deep water, Forum, either before or after It appears here, will not bo permitted the privileges of It again. the afternoon. life was extinct before he could be rescued. The deceased was born in Harry Casey is here. Who is Harry London in 1836, and began his career Editor Vaiuktv: find a reference to the production of Casey? Oh, a friend of mine. as a lawyer. In addition to hie con- any pub- I have never before made "Driftwood," by Eva Williams and tributions to the stage, he wrote a lic statement that I am the originator .lac Tucker. Jac Tucker. Arthur Don, a former vaudeville number of successful novels and maga- play of using rliiRs or thimbles to actor and now a vaudeville agent, zine tales. His most famous works, musical bottles. In fact I dcn't claim MANAGER FINER $1<>0. doing business in Los Angeles, is those that will live forever, are "Pyg- it now. But 1 do claim that I never staying in S. F. for a few days—get- malion and Galatea," "Trial by Jury," using Seattle, May 31. saw, heard or read of any one ting rid of some commissions. "Pirates of Penzance," "Pinafore" and I used them Harry Cort, manager of the Seattle rings before I did. have "The Mikado." in the busi- theatre, accused of conducting a lot- ever since I have been They have quite an array of talent tery in connection with the giving of ness. at Tait Zinkands restaurant. Three Frank Dwlght Denny, an old time the picture shows have a chance with each ticket purchased, Since high class solists (femaiej and three actor, died at the home of his daugh- so acts in^he busi- pleaded guilty to the charge. He was brought many new regular entertainers. ter in Spokane last wendon Belles" complaining about now. I can't stop to the effect that consumers of elec- It seems to me that on every visit Co. died at the Harper Hospital. De- it, for I tried years ago to patent (as tricity in the form of light, heat or to San Francisco I meet a find. Last troit ^ last week. I supposed) my own original Idea. I power, advising them to delay the year it was Lee Lloyd, this year it is wrote to Washington, consulted pat- closing of any contemplated new con- a little sixteen year-old girl, Abbie The Mother of Mable McCane died ent attorneys, but found there was tracts until the plans of the company Silver— with the voice of an angel. Sunday at her home in St. Louis. Miss nothing about them that could be pat- can be presented. P. S. —Miss Clair is from Portland, McCane, who was in Chicago, left im- ented. So I have no legal protec- This corporation was formed sev- Ore. mediately for home to attend the fune- tion. eral years ago by Charles Frohman, ral, after which she started for New complaint is against these My now Al. Hayman and other theatrical mag- No— I didn't visit Sing Fat's th's York' to sail for England to-day (Sat- claiming they are the acts and pirates nates, allied with the big theatrical trip. I have nothing but hisses for urday) to fulfill her engagement at the originators, unless they can prove that "Syndicate," who were dissatisfied kimonas, pajamas and Mandarin coats. Tivoll, June 19. they used my method before I did. with the price and service they had You may also add Chop Suey. Here is the thing that disgusts me been receiving in their playhouses in Barnes, Jr., will see us, or hear Paul son of Mr. and most: An act the location of Long Acre Square. Frisco's Chinatown may be new, but Mrs. Paul Barnes, at their sum- hit our bottles are, meet us died what a For some time past nothing had it smells the same. mer home near L«conia, N. H., May in the lobby of the hotel afterwards been heard of its plans. Many be- used the bottles once, but 25. He was born February 19, 1904. and say, "I lieved the scheme had been aband- than a month His father has appeared for several I cut 'em out." In less oned. years past in England as a monologlst. that act revived their former "hit" in SPORTS some cases "remembering" that they FREE STAGE EDUCATION. had used the same music we used. Tina Zoeller, wife of Edward Zoel- The artists on the opening bill Chicago, at If there is any act which can truth- May 31. ler (Alrona-Zoeller Troupe), died at Roniana Park, Grand Rapids last fully claim, and prove, to the satis- A school to educate children for the Swedish Hospital, Brooklyn, May week played a team of employees of faction of Varikty. that they have the the stage has been opened in Chi- 27, following an operation, caused the park on Friday morning pulling right to claim originality of the above, cago by Henry Dixey. Mr. Dixey pro- through the ruptiv. c of a blood vessel out a well earned victory by a score and will send their proof to the paper poses to give the tuition free of a week ago. The funeral took place of f>-2. Murray Livingston of the (the first time they used uie bottles charge and will teach dancing and May 30 from th e Zoeller home, 209 Alpha Troupe was the hero of the in the above mentioned manner) if it elocution. He is expected here some Hemlock street. Brooklyn, N. Y. game, being largely responsible for really dates before I used them, I will time this week. the artists' victory. make a public statement to that ef- SHOW OWNER NOW SUES. fect. JOSEPHINE DAVIS. But if they can't do it, then give me The Winter Garden Baseball team Chicago, May 31. The portraits of Josephine Davis, my rights. Admit that you heard of played the Varikty team off their Walter O. Lindsey, owner of the who bills herself as "Vaudeville's my idea, even if you never saw me, feet in a loose game last Fri- "Merry Mary" show, which recently Daintiest Songbird," adorn the front and that you are merely using my day afternoon, winning by a 15- closed at the Whitney, has entered suit page of this week's issue of Variety,. idea. 10 score. The Winter Garden openeu against Criger & Ruppert for $5,000 Miss Davis claims to be the first My wife and I are using bottles hostilities in a fitting manner, damages. Criger & Ruppert attached woman on the s'ago to use the "Ha- double now (and have been for some gathering seven runs in the opening the show before it closed, for money rem Skirt," and while there are many time). I have not heard of any act, session. Capt. Skigie (Variety), alleged to be owed by Lindsay. who lay claim to this distinction is yet, using two sets, but am expecting u pulled Nestor out of the box in the In the attachment Criger & Ruppert undoubtedly a fact that if not the pion- it any time. middle of th e inning, putting George claimed Lindsay was not a resident of eer of this fad, she is one of the first I withhold my name, as I am not af- on the rubber, the game going along this State. Lindsay, who has been a women to adopt the latest fashion. ter free advertising, as the small on even terms from then on. Galvin resident of this city for ten years, im- Miss Davis is clever little white bottle on the last page of a ingenue, at short for the Winter Garden was mediately replevined his goods and in- [Variety, for a year back will prove. and her act consists of four songs with the bright star of the game. The structed the Lowenthal office to sue But the editor of Variety, knows us, as many changes of costume. The Winter Garden catcher also distin- for damages. songs are, in the order of their rendi- which Is sufficient. We can be reach- guished himself. A foul tip on the ed through Variety* tion, a "straight," a German, an Ital- jaw had no effect on him whatever, ian, "The Act With the Dottles." and a "Harem" — all original, although it split a new cork covered The South Rend (Ind.) Daily News clever and appealing. Miss Davis is ball in three places. Variety's team, took occasion May 14, to print a very Middleboro, Mass, May 27. at present touring the west with her composed of members of the paper's lucid editorial anent vulgarity upon act, Variety referring to a production of and will be seen in the east early staff, expects to play a picked nine the vaudeville stage. Vaudeville man- next season. a play called "Driftwood," will you from the United Booking Office to-day. agers, who believe that the entertain- kindly mention that some eight years Meantime any newspaper or profes- ment they are dialing in, is going ago we produced an act by that title Ksciiiuilio I'Vrnandev. has been en- sional club whirh might not object to backwards, so judged by them from at Keith's, Phila. A play has been gaged for next season by Arthur losing one game to give the Variety slowly decreasing attendance, might mad<» from it. Any one who has a llammerstein to support Kathorlne bunch a little confidence, is invited to secure this editorial, and use it as a ropy of the first issue of Varikty will Kalraed in "The Moral Code." write for a date (Fridays preferred). text. VARIETY 15 McAllister heads bronx go. FKOM PROVIDENCE TO CANADA. Arrangements were completed Mon- Walter S. Baldwin, who manages day to inaugurate an eight weeks' en- the Baldwin-Melville Stock Company, gagement of stock at the Prospect STOCK has been doing big business with his theatre. Prospect and Westchester stock company in Providence but a avenues, (Bronx), June 6-, opening recent slump, caused by the weather, STOP IN "FIRSTS" IN STOCK. with "The Christian." TWO ONE TOWN. TWO results in his announcement of quit- Jay C. Packard has signed the fol- Lack of patronage forced two stock The first presentation in stock of ting the Rhode Island town and in- lowing for the Prospect Co.: Wanda companies to close in Montreal, leav- "The Third Degree" was made last stalling stock in Toronto, offering op- Howard and Paul McAllister, leads; ing the Orpheum theatre "rep" or- week by the Vale Stock Company at position to the Percy Haswell "rep" Richard Lyle, character comedian; ganization there a clear field. the Empire, Hoboken, with Louise organization. Ralph Herbert, Juvenile; Carolyn Byron Douglass and company, open- Vale in the leading feminine role. Baldwin has leased the Princess Lawrence, second business; Alice Oil- ing May 1, at the Francois theatre, Tho Vale Company will present theatre, securing Adelaide Kelm and more, characters; Louis Dunbar, light and the William H. Lytell Co., which Rose Stahl's starring piece, "The Arthur Byron as his leads. Miss Has- comedy; Sue Fisher, ingenue, and Ed- also opened the same day at His Maj- Chorus Lady," in stock for the first well opens at the Royal Alexander ward T. Emery, stage director. esty's, were the ones which closed. time next week (June 5). Travers theatre (Toronto). The Prospect has been playing Vale also plans tho premier stock pro- plan of "Alias Jimmy Valentine" "pop" vaudeville, but if the stock CORSE LEAVES HOBOKEN. duction POM GETS "THE VIRGINIAN." proves a success, the company will re- as soon as it is released, and will of- Corse Payton has thrown up the $4,000 cash for the right to pro- main there throughout the winter sea- fer "The Witching Hour" during the sponge In Hoboken. He leaves the duce "The Virginian" in stock for son. week of Jan. 1. It will be released stock field in that Jersey town to Trav- eight weeks is the figure which S. Z. Frank Gersten, the manager of the Dec. 31. ers Vale and his company, who have Poll paid last week for the privilege house, is backing the "rep" organiza- The eastern stock companies are been there for many seasons. Corse's of showing the Kirk La Shelle piece tion and will manage it personally. putting on some big and late produc- organization has been at the Gayety to the patrons of the Poll theatres The stock admission will be 10, 20 tions this season. Some fancy royal- since September. Of late business in New England. and 30. ties are being paid for plays. David fell off, and seeing a chance to get The piece will be presented for the was a clear field for Belasco has on e price for his pieces, The Bronx back in Brooklyn again, he will open first time in the east In stock at Charles E. Blaney took an and the stock manager must either stock when at the Shubert theatre across the Jaques theatre, Waterbury, Conn., Metropolis and Installed pay the sum demanded or leave it out option on the river. Monday. Stock Company there of his repertoire. the Spooner Payton lost money in Hoboken but months ago. With the When a company produces Kirke La a few expects to make up the deficit with his HETTS & FOWLER'S SHOWS. Metropolis about Prospect and the the Shelle's "The Virginians," $500 is Brooklyn engagement. He quits Two stock companies entitled the two and one-half miles apart it isn't paid in royalty. When Belasco's "The Gayety this week and opens Monday Hetts & Fowler Players have been "rep" organizations Lily" is likely that the at the put on, $500 goes too for Brooklyn house. formed, one featuring BesSie Lee to will conflict to any great extent. playing privileges. Many of the pop-' open at the Orpheum theatre Water- Mr. McAllister is one of the most ular pieces now in stock receive from The lumnrnr season at Olympic. Newark, ever ap- town, N. Y. June 5 in "The Sporting popular stock players who hoRlns June 5. with an operatic stock company $300 to $3fi0 royalties. Installed by Milton and SarRent Aborn. The Parson." Harry Sedley has been en- peared in Harlem. other Aborn company opens at Palisades Park. gaged as stage director. With Miss Though the Spooner stock company June 12, with the same piece. Later on they will present all the George M. Cohan musical Lee will be Ralph Newman, Bryce is still doing business at the Metropo- plays. Howatson, Daniel J. Fendell, William lis, Edna May Spooner and her com- Frances Nordstrom, formerly leading woman Ennis, Charles S. Ross, Walter Rich- pany have departed from the Or- with the Lyric Stock Company, Oklahoma City, supported by her husband, Harry OlbbA. ardson, Gladys Malvern, Anna Blakes- Jersey City, and again Invaded pheum, and Hairy Peyton, made her debut in vaude- ley and Winifred Waltone. ville May 16. at Oklahoma City. May 29, opening at the Ma- Brooklyn The other company opened Wood- jestic in "My Wife's Gone to the Frank Veall has come from Chicago to land Park, Ashland, Pa., this in assume the duties of stage director and pro- week Country." ducer with the Powers" Picture Co. "The Runaway Princess." The com- that It was but a few seasons ago pany includes Bessie Warren, Joseph- The Newell theatre. White Plains. N. Y . has Corse Payton were the Spooners and been turned over to I). J. liryan. who an- ine Hardy, Will Hartmau, Carl Blythe, nounces stock for the coming seison rivals for the stock patronage of John Connlbear and Walter Trumbull. Brooklyn. With one of Corse's com- Lawrence Marstori lias none to Johnstown, panies booked for the Shubert, Brook- Pa., as director of flu Majestic Players at the Majestic theatre. SHIFTED TWO SHOWS. lyn, and the Spooner company at the Warren P. rtlchardson has been sent to Ot- It is seldom that stock organiza- Majestic, it looks like another clasn tawa to replace Charles White as "heavy tions trade towns, yet such happened between the Brooklyn favorites. man" with the Dominion Players. Palph Dean, comedian, has been signed for the same this week In the South through one company. man controlling both companies. Schil- ALL STOCK. Sophie Itrandt opened In musical comedy ler's Players at Atlanta were trans- "ARIZONA" stock at the Delmar Gardens, St. Louis. In "Princess Chic." Monday night. During tin- ferred from that Georgia city to Rich- For the first time since opening In season a number of well-known rniiHle:il com- mond and the Richmond company sent Chicago about twelve years ago, Gus edy stars will be featured In the St Louis summer season. to Atlanta. Thomas' evergreen drama, "Arizona" EDITH HELENA Emma Bunting has been playing in is now open for stock engagements. Jeunette Lowrle has been engaged as a fea- ture, with the musical comedy stock company ENDOWS REDS FOR ACTORS. Richmond, but, being an old Atlanta It is unlikely the piece will again be at Chester Park. Cincinnati. She opened Mon- day In "Dolly Varden." favorite, It was thought best to return sent over the combination time. The A Mrs. Katherine Daily, whose will her to Atlanta. filed in Surrogate's office In past season was its last trip, being A colored slock company Is at the Colum- was the bia, Newark. N. J. If IiupIikhh continues good of Charles Wil- Now York last Monday, made a be- under the management it will run there indefinitely. Only musieal liams, who represented R. M. Blck- comedies are being offered. quest of $1<»,000 to endow two mem- LAST THY FOR IIAYMAKKET. erstaff. orial beds at St. Luke's Hospital in Lome Elwyn and Margaret Keen left Tues- Chicago, May HI. The American Play Co. has the leas- day for Sherbrooke. Canada, where the Kl her husbands name (Henry F. Daly). wyn stock company will play during the sum- Leigh Morison says In.- will start ing of the piece for stock productions. mer. The opening will be "The Private Sec- She distinctly specified in the docu- retary" June 5. a four week's engagement of stock at Some years ago "Arizona" was played ment that (lie beds are to he for the the llayinarUel, in .June. .Jeanne The Dlshop of Massachusetts for a few weeks by stock companies at will onl;iln benefit of actors and actresses "dram- to priesthood tin- Lev. Clayton McKciizic Towler has been engaged as leading San Francisco and Los Angeles, but l.egge in the Church of tin- F.plphany, at atic, minstrel, circus or variety," but Winchester. Mass. at la:p» ;i m., Thursday. woman. that they cannot lie used by "opera that is the nearest the "rep" people June S. llfV. Legge was formerly an actor. Stock at the old llnymarket on mechanics, 'supes' the came to securing it, until the travelling singers, stage or The William Ma I ley stock company opened West Side in Chicago, right in the the musicians." company came in from the road last Richmond theatre, Stapled. n. L. I . Mon- day. In "The Girl of the Golden West." heart of the burlesque Homer The major portion of her estate and "pop" February. Harton assumed one of the principal roles at houses across the river, is the eleventh hour. goes to tic Society lor the Prevention a new de- parture. The house has tried every- The Nathan Appell stock company, after a ol Cruelty to Animal-. Mrs. Daly diel •-,'. STOCK TRY-OUT ON COAST. few weeks of "pop" repertoire at I la i risbui thing company 1 l-. i i i it i >;• \'i at Stamford. Conn, which had been intr .i j< . 1 n >. in- ii w Haven, will tried out by the Burbank Stock Com- i Arrangements are being rehearsing i i I I • ' I 1 1 to the piece l.i 1 < . . made musical for m-vt week. Hot 1 1 l i I 1 I III." H 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 e r at Los Angeles this summer, was forced to change plays June 1. id. pany and open Proctor's in Newark with stock I'ohnn production. "Fifty Sllles From Itoston." with Margaret Illington in the leading whs rushed the < from I New York plnyhrokcr* A iilioilii' lie lit is in lie that ;i eomle opi :i for the summer. I'na Abell Hrinkerhas night be; i • . >. 1 1 j Wednesday 1 1 The latter will given Hioek 1 \ with M;i n.i k'e r Franklin lit tie- role. 1 next week. ooen I0antoii, been engaged as leading woman. helm, will in I'a , June I'J. if> VARIETY CIRCUS NEWS LYCEUM AND CONCERT 1 I NKW "DREAMLAND** DOUBTFUL. 20 PER CENT. ON ANIMALS. MASSENET'S NEW WORK. NEW TUNE IN AUSTRALIA. "Dreamland" the huge resort at Beginning on June 1 all acts, cir- Paris, May 2. John Philip Sousa has composed a (Yney Island which was destroyed by cus and exhibitions crossing the bor- "Therese," the new opera in two grand march in compliment to the (ire late Friday night list, will prob- ders of the United States into Canada acts, libretto by Jules Claretie, music approaching Coronation of King ably not be rebuilt. or Mexico, or perhaps sail abroad, tak- by Jules Massenet, met with success, (Jeorge. His musicians will play it Senator William H. Reynolds and ing along live stock of any description, when produced at the Opera Comique; for the first time on Coronation Day, Joseph H. Huber, of th e Otto Huber even though the stock be a product but the same cannot be said of when they will be filling an engage- Brewing Company, the two largest of this country, will have to pay a "L'Heure Espagnole," by Maurice ment in Australia. stockholders, called a meeting of all duty of twenty per cent, on their re- Ravel on the same program. the shareholders in th e enterprise, turn to this country. This latter work, by a young musi- and if was deciled tD offer the twelve This is in accordance with the inter- D'ANNUNZIO BANNED. cian of the new school, does not acres of land to the city for a public pretation that a learned member of Paris, May 23. please, and the story by Franc No- park. The matter will be given im- the bench in California has handed Signor Gabriel d'Annunzlo is grieved hain has gained nothing by being mediate consideration by the alder- down regarding a phrase in paragraph at the action of the Archbishop of given as an opera. Ravel is described manic board. If the deal fcr the city 500 in the tariff act of August 5, 1909. Paris in forbidding all good Catholics as a musical acrobat. For the un- to purchase does not go through im- The paragraph reads exempting from noticing his musical drama "Martyr- trained ear his music is a series of mediately, the question of rebuilding duty "all articles the growth, produce dom of St. Sebastian" produced at the discords. the structure will be at once taken or manufacture of the United States, Chatfelet May 21. Debussy wrote the How different is the old school, up. when returned aftei being exported." music, mentioned some weeks ago in that of Massenet, whose pleasing har- The Iron Steamboat Company's But tacked on to this there is the Vaiuktv,. Although the story is a bib- mony is understood by all. The story boats have been landing their passen- phrase that is causing all the trouble lical one (which would probably be of "Therese" deals with the French gers at Steeplechase Pier since the containing but four words and reads banned by the government in England revolution, and is set at Versailles. fire, the Dreamland coupon entitling "not Including all animals." and Germany and the mayor in many Andre has bought-in a homestead passengers to entrance to Tilyou's It has been intimated, however, by American cities) the authors declare it with the idea of restoring it to his park. the law division that it is possible that to be a lyrical glorification of chris- school friend, Armand, if this aristo- Sunday thousands of sightseers there will be a new ruling on the para- tian heroism and profoundly religious crat is ever permitted to return to visited the ruins, by which time there graph after the first few animals were in character. France. Armand seeks safety in had already been erected a flooring of held up which would alter the com- flight, but first visits his old home, rough boards about twenty-ftVe feet plexion of the law as applied to pet whore he meets Therese, an old sweet- HAS LEAVE TO SING. square, with make-shift "conces- dogs and horses used for exhibition heart, married to Andre. The hus- Heinrich Hensel, tenor of the Wies- sions." purposes and shows. band, out of pity, aids Armand to baden Court Opera, has at last ob- Not a stick remained standing after escape, unaware that his wife has ar- tained an official leave of absence to the fire. The phrase "burned to the CANADIAN "WILD WEST" BAD. ranged to join him abroad. sing at the Metropolitan next season. ground" may be accepted literally In Sydney, April 24. When Andre is arrested and led connection with the disastrous con- "The American Cowboys and Wild off to death for having assisted a IS COMING RACK. flagration. Indian Show," promoted by the A. noble, she realizes the difference in Rumors to the contrary about Jom- Col. Ferrari's animal collection, and A. Amusement Co., has been a character between the two men; her elli being unable to return next year which had replaced Bostock's in the fiasco. duty as a wife is awakened, and, in to America, she sets sail Jan. 2 next, park enclosure, was destroyed. Near- The Indians are mostly half and order to share her husband's fate, United States to fill engagements ar- ly all the animals were shot to death quarter-breed Canadians who won't she cries: "Vive le roi." They go ranged here by her agents. before the flames reached them. work. Were it not that the organiza- to the guillotine together. Col. Ferrari was assisted by Capt. tion Joined In with Skuthorp's Buck- The interpretation of the opera is Clifford Cairns, basso, will tour America the staff of Jack Bonavita. They with next season under the management of jumpers, a show lasting more than excellent. A minuet played on a Waltei trainers and keepers, found it impos- It. Anderson. an hour couldn't be put up by the harpsichord, accompanying a love sible to save the animals. "Little Canadians. The cowboys, also, are duet, was much applauded. Ken. <'laud«> Warford. t«>nor, and Marguerite K. Hip," the baby elephant, was among Summer, contralto, were married recently. a weak lot. the killed. On* lion, "Sultan," es- As to the managers they are reput- Arturo Tlbaldi. the celebrated young violin- caped to the street, where policemen ASKED TOO MUCH. ist, who was 'with Mary Garden on her con- able citizens and meant well, but the cert tour this spring, has gone to France to shot him. No human lives were lost. Boston, May 31. spend tho summer. He will return to America difficulty of securing suitable people next season. The sight of the flames through the Constantino, the tenor, who last to form the show appeared too foi- broken-in doors of the animal enclos- season sang with the Boston Opera Lillian Nordlca has been Invited to sing at midable. Col. Tracey, the boss in the Merlin Hoyal Opera this spring. re- with the From ure frightened the beasts. They Company, will not be heard Merlin, the famous singer goes to Paris command, took what was left. and fused to be drawn or coaxed across organization this season. He asked then to London for the Coronation. Wirth's Circus is the only tent show- the the track of the glare. Some fought for a much larger sum than man- Vladimir de Pachmann sails in or around Sydney. The company from Europe among themselves in their terror. agement was willing to pay him for June 24, and expects to spend the lummer In is a fairly good one, and big busi- his Catsklll retreat, preparing for his farewell Ferrari's loss was covered to a very his services. It is thought that he American tour, arranged by the Qulnlan In- ness is recorded. Last week a young ternational Mureau. small extent by a small floating in- may reconsider his decision and join lion, whilst being put through a trial surance carried in the Lloyds of Eng- later, but if he does not, the tenor Adolph Muhlmann, who was with the Met- performance with two dogs and a ropolitan Opera Company for twelve years, has land. The park had about $500,000 roles will be taken by Zenatello and been cngaKed by cable to teach at Zlegfcld trick pony, sprang upon the latter the insurance at a very high rate. The others. College of Music In America next scuBon. He and mauled it considerably. The pony Is an operatic basso. total Iokb was about four million had to be shot. dollars. Clarence Whltchlll, the baritone of Inter- PHILHARMONIC NEXT SEASON. national opera fame. Is scheduled for an The Philharmonic Society of New American concert tour next season, opening OLD CIjOWN PASSKS AWAY. with the Pnlladelphla Symphony Orchestra. "101" ItlDKK MARRIES. York, under the direction of the new Nov. 17. Samuel McFlynn, a circus clown in Boston, May 31. leader, Joseph Stransky, opens its sea- Mme. Jeanno Joinelll, prima donna soprano, the days of Dan Rice, died in Chi- has been engaged for Quintan's English opera "101 son Nov. 2 and closes March 15, 1912. Stanley G. Dyer, a rider with season In London during October, November cago recently. His home was at R-nch," married Miss Mabel Cum- Following a former custom, two series and December. She returns to America after Burlington, la., where he was buried. her English senson nnd Is announced to give mir.gs or Brockton, in that city, May of sixteen week-day concerts will be her llrst recital In Carnegie Hall early In the new year. 2 0. He first ir.et his wife in Prince given. A much longer season than The Mozart opera. "Cosl lis" Kdwnrd Island, six years ago. They STARTED IN POOR WEATHER. last has been planned by Loudon Fan Tut will be one of the opera novelties at the Metropolitan did not meet again until the show St. Louis, May 31. Charlton. here next season. The featured soloist will be Mernlce de Pasquall. playel Brockton. When he rode in- Barnum & Bailey's Circus are play- Among the soloists will be Johanna Mme. Alma Gluck. of the Metropolitan Opera to the grounds after the parade on ing a week's engagement, beginning Gadski, soprano; Kathleen Parlow, Co., will appear in a series of concerts In Monday. parade long, violinist; Efrem Zimballist, the St. October under the direction of the Qulnlan l he flr.«t day, he saw Miss Cummlngs The was very Bureau. She has been engaged will as principal in the crowd. They renewed their but not noticeably better than when Petersburg violinist, who make sopruno of the Maine music festivals. acquaintance and after a short con- last seen here. his New York debut with the society; Maurice Moszkowskl. Russian pianist, will versation, agreed to meet later in the Sunday the weather was the worst Henry P. Schmitt, violinist; Joseph make a conceit tour of America next season. day. That night, they were married a circus could ask: thunder showers, Lhevinne, Harold Bauer and Arthur Gertrude HcnnvHon. the American soprano, who takes part In the Wagnerian festivals by the Rev. Kdgar B. French. They verging on a cloud burst; but it Friedhelm, pianists. The MacDowell abroad, will return to her nntlve shores in will «o west and live on Dyer's ranch. cleared Monday for the first parade. Chorus will assist In recitals. the fall for iin extensive cn-iccrt tour. a — VARIETY 17 responsible for that fair treatment of your freedom and liberty which we so 'SALARIES WILL NOT BE CUT," contracts. dearly love." What, then, is all this hurrah and If the fussy talk you read in The OFFICIALLY SAYS V. M. P. A. racket about? "Give us an equitable Player is for the cause of liberty, contract," the shouters shout. Well, then the actors' understanding of the from the gen- Issues a Strong Statement Direct to the Actor. Ex- what is an equitable contract? Who word liberty is different accepted meaning. If the signs plains What the "Liberty" Being Agitated has had occasion to question ninety- erally nine per cent of the contracts made are read aright, the destruction of for Means to the Artist by the large houses throughout the liberty is intended rather than the United States and Canada, and we say securing of liberty. A strong statement was given out sible to reduce them. Performers the large houses for the reason that At the present writing every artist by the Vaudeville Managers' Protec- know well that in the large booking about all the talk is against the "big has the liberty to work for any man- tive Association this week. It is ad- offices where thousands of artists are time" managers. ager who pays him, and he is accus- dressed directly to the vaudeville ac- booked each year, the artists make You, who are prosperous, beware of tomed to take the liberty to himself tor, and is herewith printed in full: their own terms with the different the agitator and the conditions he is of quitting work when it pleases him, You have been threatened—but only managers, and they know this to be striving to bring about, because at one without consulting the business in- by your own agitators—with a cut in true in the face of the fact that these other time in the history of vaudeville terest of the manager. What he is salaries. If you are to believe them, large booking offices are declared by the savings of the artist dwindled to now arguing for and evidently pre- this salary cut is to be a big one— the unionized actors' agitators in pub- the point where prosperity gave way paring to fight for is a curtailment of ruinous one—that will effect your lic speeches and by the organ of the to poverty, and that can happen again the artists' liberty; for instance, if he cent. Rats to be preparing to cut earning powers seventy-five per White not work in —and through no fault of th e mana- isn't a Union actor he must You are told through the paper that your salaries seventy-five per cent. gers. any theatre in America that s not is supposed to represent your inter- The thinking artist is protesting Ask your agitators where all this Unionized. If he be a Union actor, he of those who against the agitators who are using ests and in the speeches theatre that is agitation is to lead you to. Ask him must not work in a against man- every false argument to inflame you. want to inflame you the If has engage- who is to benefit by antagonism to not unionized. he an agers that salaries are to be slashed He knows that the agitator can never paid for the theatre. Ask him what will be ment that he is to be well benefit to artist; right and left. be of any the he he must, by or- the result to you if the prosperous con- and his Union says This is a lie pure and simple. knows that he is, on the contrary, a — ditions that now exist are upset! der of his Union, walk out of the There has been no action taken to- menace to your business interests and Spread-eagle speeches generally get theatre because of a grievance of ac- to your future earning powers. Just wards cutting salaries and no such actor the bill, he must people into trouble and trouble is the some other on tion is contemplated. remember that absolutely the only "liberty" and walk only thing that Inflammatory talk ever forget his cry of — Much stress is laid on the fact that thing that can benefit the artist is the hedged procured for anybody. out. He will find himself organization. prosperity of the theatres, which must the managers have an around in every direction by the kind What do you think is one of the is noth- do business in order to meet obliga- So they have; but organization liberty which he is now shouting great reasons for the continued flood of ing new among the managers. There tions and maintain the business from for, but which he will find to be the of immigration to this country from has been a combination of managers which the performers and managers se- hardest kind of bondage. all foreign lands? Nothing less than That is the queer understanding for more than ten years and this com- cure their living. When that prosper- the stories spread abroad that the that most of the White Rat Union ac- bination of managers has done more ity is destroyed or even seriously in- streets of New York are lined with tors have of their great cause. They terfered with, to Improve the condition of the artist the artists and mana- are carried away by the spread eagle gold and all one has to do to share the than any artists' organization that was gers are going to meet with disaster. oratory of their agitators who con- riches of the new world is to buy a ever formed. There have been times As long as the theatres are able to found and confuse the lesser intelli- steamship ticket and com here, but e gences in their organization with when strong competition arose and conduct their own business, the same we who are here know different. No high sounding talk about liberty in many of the artists profited by the in- prosperity for artist and manager that man ever came to this great and glo- their efforts to keep the rank and file creased demand for their services; but has existed for the past ten years will actor from getting a rious country but who had to work of the away when this competition died out no at- continue. Some of the artists of to- common sense view of their relations and work hard at that for every dollar tempt was made to cut the salaries of day have been through every condi- with the managers, who give them he got. Nobody hands you riches their living. the performers. The artists them- tion for the past twenty years. They you must strive for them yourself and Under the proper circumstances selves know that this is so and that know only too well where their pros- you must work in accord with those "Give me Liberty or give me Death." the agitator who declared in a public perity comes from, who pays them when whose interests are yours and whose is a good patriotic appeal, but meeting in Chicago recently that sal- their salaries and where they have re- it is likely to be changed into "Give prosperity you have shared and can aries are to be cut seventy-five per ceived proper treatment in every re- me Liberty and Give me Death," continue to share, but not if listen you through the destruction of the busi- cent deliberately lied; he made the spect. to the demagogues who are serving ness which gives you life, it is time statement knowing that he was lying Has the fact ever been told to you self interest rather than the interests for each individual to think for him- and he intended, when he said it, to and told to you right that at the end error of of those whose paid advisers they are. self before he is led into the mislead you and to arouse your anger of the Klaw & Erlanger vaudeville ex- antagonizing the men whose theatres Therefore, performers, think for or your fears with that lie. The ab- perience the managers (East and must and will be kept open regardless yourselves, act for yourselves, preserve of actors' affiliations/ surdity of such a statement is appar- West) paid over a million dollars of your independence and your future When you are listening to the va- ent to any of you who have been ac- obligations on artists' contracts and prosperity. porings of those who are endeavoring vaudeville for any length of there is not one case on record where tive in to mislead you, Just ask yourselves time. there was litigation on account of the why they do not attempt to refute When have salaries been as high as non-payment of those salaries? Most THK MKAXINO OP ••LIBEKTY." the arguments so strongly put forth by J. C. Nugent, whose exceptionally they are to-day, and when have condi- of you know that in order that those There seems to be a little misun- strong letter set forth so ably both tions been so good for the artist? artists should not lose by the deal, derstanding of the word "liberty" by sides of the controversy. There has past ten years have sal- every manager East and West loaded many among the members of the When in the been a strange yet eloquent, silence on aries been cut, whether there was com- two and three extra acts on top of White Rats. A notable instanre of Nugent's arguments from those who petition or not? If all the managers their regular bills in order to keep this is a hysterical letter passed and claim to have the cause of the artist at heart. in the world combined, or if the en- these contracts and so that the per- apparently approved by the editor of so much iMr. Nugent is a White Hat and an tire vaudeville business of the world formers should not suffer. This fact the organ of the Union Actor, in actor who thinks and who knows by come under the control of one is a good thing for artists to remem- which tin* writer speaks of the White «ould experience the injury to the artists' man, the market demand would reg- ber when they are listening to the Hat organization as the vast army interests that agitation such as is be- ulate the salaries; it would be impos- howls against the very men who were that is being formed to bring about ing now carried on brings about. — i8 VARIETY Lolo, the Mystic. Henry Fink. James J. Morton. NEW ACTS NEXT, WEEK. Thought Transmission, Ate. Sengs and Talk. Announcer. Initial Presentation. First Appearance 24 Mins. Full Stage (Special Drop). 13 Mins.; One. Folies Bergere. or Reappearance In or Around Fifth Avenue. Hammerstein's. As the announcer for the Cabaret New York Henry Fink is appearing alone. Lolo is a full-blooded North Amer- now Show (from 11.20 p. m. until 1 a. ican Indian girl, which aids materially When first entering vaudeville, he had m.) at the Folies Bergere, James J. Churlotte St. Elmo, Hammerstein's in generating "atmosphere" for the Edgar Bixley as a partner. It was Morton seems to have made good in Bixley then. Evidently a Hoof. act. It is further enhanced by a few and Fink his new Job. In becoming the human Johnson und Walker, Hammer- lantern slides at the opening. When firm in the show business is not as stage card, James' chief duty is to substantial building stein's Roof. the picture curtain is raised there is a as in commer- promote a friendly and good-natured disclosed a special back drop repre- cial lines, although it has often been feeling among the audience. This he (•il and liillian Brown, Henderson's. senting an Indian encampment, with proven in theatricals that a playing does from the stage, appearing be- Alarms and (lartclle, Brighton The- the regulation tripod holding an iron team, need each other so badly that fore and after every turn, telling the atre. to separate is mistake. kettle, under which a Are is burning. a Sometimes house what is coming next. Mr. Mor- All this haB nothing to do directly the error is rectified. Whether Mr. ton is given discretion in the employ- Fink or Mr. Bixley will suffer from other remarks. This discre- Percy Knight. with the act. It is simply done to ment of "dress" the presentment. Beiore Lo- their vaudeville parting remains to he tion Is not abused by the monolog- Songs. lo makes her appearance a "lecturer" seen. Neither may, and both might. ist. His aim is not for the comedy 14 Mins. ; One. in a "spiel" that almost ruined the The act came to vaudeville from bur- of the "Amateur Night" speaker, who Hammerstein's. lesque. told Mr. his "Dingle Dongle, performance before it began, made a Whoever Fink could say and a -present turn would be sufficient to up- couple of young men who dance Percy Knight is an English come- most lugubrious announcement. Lolo then in full garb, fol- hold him on the big time misinformed and they are some dancers," with the dian. He first appeared oveV here in enters Indian the young man. He has a good voice; closes lowed by Mr. J. R. Cotton, the g rl's emphasis on the "some" as he 'The Arcadians." Mr. Knight scored and talk, joKe. foster father, and who was "until re- some poor barring one an eyelid. Not so with James J. His in that show. He will register a hit cently Indian Agent at the Pine Ridge Appearing as a Hebrew impersonator, spoken fun at the Folies must be the Fink little impersonating. his l.kewise in vaudeville— if remaining reservation in Dakota." Ti.e major does Of wit of the humorist. When first pre- songs, is himself, informed and observing. Knight is not the usu- portion of the act is one cf "thought the only one worth while the senting Mr. Morton operatic al "single" who sings. He dresses in transmission," similar to that shown medley at the close, and this the audience that the people who run a style to recall Wilkie Bard, his com- by the Zancigs for many years. Lola merely because it permits his voice to the theatre had hired him because be its printers were too busy to attend ic compatriot singer, and is not alto- Is blindfolded, Mr. Cotton goes brought out at best. To test the gether unlike that comedian in deliv- through the audience accepting cards, himself as a "single," Mr. Fink will to the work. He told those in front right on ery. America has not seen Mr. Bard. coins, lodge emblems, etc., promptly require new selections and better that they could keep eating jokes. the In songs, Mr. Knight places more de- identified by the girl. This done he While his reception at Ham- and drinking, but might look at merstein's Monday evening was stren- to encourage the pendence upon lyrics than other items returns to the platform and Lolo, still show now and then connected with his turn. He does not blindfolded, pours a dark liquid into uous enough to make Mr. Fink believe actors, and if they thought of it, there speech necessary to be objection to applause. change costume, nor pose, nor deliv- an empty glass filling it to the brim a was quell the would no ery. Yet his delivery aids the lyrics, without spilling a drop. Then she does noise, all the latter came from a col- There was a man who applauded Mon- lection Jim said, they his not naturally, either. After Mr. Knight some rifle shooting and finally some of friends gathered in one day night, and had Mr. cast for has observed vaudeville for a time, arrow shooting, all the time appar- large party. They thought extra well address. Morton away monollgistic of he will understand that the "variety" ently deprived of her sight. With of the singer after he mentioned "Phil the Folies his manner used in connection with the entertain- proper circusing the turn might be Katz" in his best story. That there speaking, only retaining from the Phil "act" his exit walk to music (changed ment he is now a part of, covers as worked up into a big drawing card. It was a Katz among the crowd was describing the well a singer sb it does the program. created interest at the Fifth Avenue easily guessed at from the sudden with each exit). In they His repertoire runs to too much simi- Monday evening. Jolo. craning of necks by the party to cast Amoros Sisters, Jim mentioned larity of numbers. As a matter of envious glances at the honored one. were foreigners, although one spoke fact, two of his songs have a "horse" Sime. English and the other was married. verse each. He opens with the best Olive Briscce. Along about the third turn, Mr. Mor- song of the lot, "Little By Little." fol- Songs. ton commenced to attract applause for Four Soils Brothers. lowed by the next best, an odd num- 19 Mins.; One. his own account. Many of his quips Musical. ber with a catchy finishing line to each Colonial. brought out peals of laughter. He is of the verses. The first two stanzas, Olive Briscoe enters vaudeville with 15 Mins.; Three. decidedly a most pleasant diversion in however, are the only ones worth us- a regular act. Even if Miss BTiscoe Ham nierstein's. the Cabaret performance. Just what think of his ing. The "mother-in-law" and "flsh" did not have a regular act, vaudeville The Four Solis Brothers are Miram- Jim may newest Job maybe another matter. certainly has verses are not worth while. These audiences would accept her just the ba players. It is the Mexican instru- He he let the song and singer down, al- same, for she has a smile that's worth ment they use, playing the "high tackled a harder proposition than found as regular vaudeville act. As though his start was too fast for the more than all the songs and dialog brow" stuff. The nearest the quar- a an "act," James J. appeared once an pace to be kept up with the numbers ever turned out. When smiling, Miss tet reach the popular fancy is when employed. "Ghost" and "It Doesn't Olive displays a row of teeth that rendering "Amina." Until the Soils' evening. At the Folies Mr. Morton Is almost constantly before diners Matter" were the concluding songs, would make a dentist think life is not learn that with any kind of a musical as the as are the waiters. frock neither of special holding power. worth living. She also wore a couple instrument in today's vaudeville, the Wearing a coat, with' other clothes to match, Jim Fault might be found in the orchestra- of gowns Monday evening that were more popular all the tunes are, the pretty good up there on the tions. Nearly all had some peculiar- attractive. Miss Briscoe can wear better for the act, they will not ad- looked ity of arrangement that was neither clothes and she is a dandy looking vance themselves. With a proper stage. Of course, one appealing fea- girl. ture of the engagement to Mr. Mor- distinctive nor humorous. And after Her opening number gives her repertoire, there is no reason why the all that, Percy Knight is a very good a chance to do something right off the brothers should not reach the place ton is that the Folies is located but vaudeville act; he is something dif- bat. It is of how the different style where other Miramba players have two doors east of the Vaudeville Com- Sime. ferent, has class, attracts attention girls would make love; much better before them. Sime. edy Club. to himself from the outset, and is dis- than it sounds. The second number, tinctly worth while for vaudeville to a "coon" arrangement, is her weakest, Eddie Foy. Leona. cultivate. Mr. Knight must have a but is not at all bad and shows a 12 Mins.; One. Vocalist. score of other English numbers. If Stella Mayhew style of "coon" singer he will select a repertoire that builds that makes some of these "rag" per- Hammerstein's. 10 Mins.; One. up instead of tearing down, the front formers look like amateurs. "Things Eddie Foy is presenting himself in Leona is a singer with a regulation lights will be pleased to emblazon Per- Were Not Like That in 1861" is the a Ringle act this trip, in a more enjoy- concert voice that ought to prove val- cy Knight is within. The eccentric closing selection, it is along the lines able turn than he has previously ap- uable for a certainty on the "small dress an 1 pose assumed should not be of "Grandma's Days," but a new idea peared in. Opening with a couple of time" and has a good chance to con- changed. Neither should Mr. Knight and has plenty of solid meat in it. "kidding" songs about New York and nect on the larger time. In the three lose sight of the fact that in depend- Miss Briscoe handles the song and the New Rochelle, Mr. Foy passes a cou- songs that Leona renders, she uses a ing upon lyrics, he has an idea that Intervening business beautifully, get- ple of minutes In "two" with a brief high note that could make many freak is away from the American singers ting bully contrasts. Her use of slang travesty of "Hamlet," turning to singers leave the business. Then at who look for melodies preferably. is perfect, and she puts it over as very "one" for a finale dance. He carries times the soprano breaks into a con- Hut tin- husky singing voice of Mr. few women can. Miss Briscoe is there his own leader, and an assistant in the tralto that almost changes her billing. Knight is not required, either for the in all directions, she has an act that graveyard scene, which is surrounded She starts with a ballad and sings a bit sonus or t It*- character, unless it is a should be in demand anl her name by tombstones inscribed to draw of "The Chocolate Soldier," finishing physical permanency with him. should become familiar to vaudeville laughs. With his game and present with a Spanish song. Leona needs Sime. audlencis In a short time. Dash. act, Mr. Foy will get over. Sime. to be watched. .Iv*s. VARIETY 19 Fields and Lewis. Joe Jackson. Valentine and Bell. Blanche Holt and Co. (3). Talk. Pantomimic Bicyclist. Cycling. "The Star Boarder" (Comedy). 20 Mins.; One; Three; One. 10 Mins.; Poll Stage. 10 Mins.; Full Stage. 22 Mins.; Four (Interior). Colonial. Fifth Avenue. Hammeroteln's. Of splendid farcical construction, Fields and Lewis are & new act be- All the billing used by Joe Jackson Valentine and Bell are probably a "The Star Boarder", with Blanche cause this is a brand new Lewis; Jack, is a question mark. But there is no foreign trick bicycle turn. At Ham- Holt as the talkative, corpulent board- formerly with Ed Wynn. The act re- question of the man's originality and merstein's this week, closing the show, ing house keeper, is a capital mirth- mains the same as when Al worked artistic ability as a comedy pantomim- the man and woman are impossibly provoker. Its humorous lines would with Dave Lewis. It was funny then; 1st. Arrayed in an old-fashioned tramp placed, and were particularly unfortu- create laughter on any bill. All the it is just as funny now. The "base- make-up he appears on the stage and nate Monday evening in appearing be- fun hinges on Miss Holt's loquacity; ball mine," the "sugar feeler" and the does a full minute of silly pantomime fore the meagre crowd left at 11.30. her longing to cut into real society "tea taster" are all there and they that at once "gets" his audience. He The woman (a girl rather) dresses in and speak French as it "should be are just as mirth provoking as when then discovers a dilapidated looking bi- bathing tights, a la Lalla Selbini. The spoke". A mystery surrounds the first heard. The cab horse mustn't be cycle. After a few moments of furtive man is a "straight" rider, who could star boarder, an old man named forgotten, and for the enlightenment "reconnoitering" proceeds to steal it. improve his dressing to be more in Jones. Mrs. Bradley has a board bill of the woman who sat behind, Fields The wheel is equipped with a bicycle harmony with the costuming of his against the aged codger. She sur- and Lewis used the cab and horse horn which Immediately becomes de- partner. He is a good trick rider, has mises he Is not the man his clothing business before the Winter Garden tached, necessitating more pantomime a couple of brand new bicycle tricks to and actions belie. Mrs. B's daughter had the old riding ring torn out of its in the tramp's futile efforts to reattach finish the turn with, and starts it well receives an unexpected call from a center. Jack Lewis makes a corking it or dispose of it. Jackson then has by riding a "giraffe," with the young rich young broker who had run her straight for Fields. He has worked a lot of comedy, also of the panto- woman astride his shoulders. In do- down with his auto. Though not in- into the comedian's ways wonderfully mimic sort, in an endeavor to separate ing singles around the handle bars he juring her, he calls to further the well for so short a time. The two are himself from one cuff, one end of is adept, but in attempting a triple, he chance acquaintance with a pretty whooping it up together as though which is tied to his right wrist. Even- assists himself by touching the front young woman. Mrs. B. helps her they never had any other partners. tually he mounts the wheel and does bar. It is effective nevertheless. The daughter land the visitor by giving a Jack gets a little percentage on ap- a lot of good riding, the different parts team would make a better opening dinner, pressing Jones into service pearance, which means a whole lot. of the bicycle breaking away, all in than closing turn. In the first position as the butler. Jones is the boy's The new Fields and Lewis will do. comedy, all apparently by accident. they will do well on tne big time. All father, and makes known his identity They have a corking comedy act and His efforts to readjust the machine "stalling" should be eschewed. Proper to Mrs. B. The boy and girl become can hold down th e next to closing po- result in more comedy. In fact, it Is study of the relative importance of the engaged; Mrs. B. takes Jones for bet- sition on any bill. comedy, comedy all the way through. couple should bring the girl out as the ter or for worse, and there is also a Dash. Joe Jackson brings to the metropolis most prominent. She looks nice In lot of good slang. Some minutes off "something new." He is a foreigner. the tights. 8ime. the skit would add to its value. Chester's Canines De Luxe. He would fit nicely in a roof garden Mark. Dop Poses. program—he would fit nicely any- Asaki Brothers. (Special Set). 12 Mins., Full Stage where. Jolo. Roller Skating and Juggling. Dorothy De Schelle and Co. (2) Brighton Theatre. Hammersteln's. Sketch. About six dogs of an English hunt- The Burkes. The Asaki Brothers are Jap jugglers 21 Mins. ing breed are used in poses surrounded Songs, Dance, and Talk. and one is an expert fancy roller skat- Dorothy De Schelle and Co. are of- by special scenery. In a few, reliefs 12 MJn.; One. er as well. On the skates he also jug- fering rather a talky sketch without are shown in which the dogs are posed The Burkes start away like the usu- gles, accomplishing many of the tricks action, until the very last minute. in a frame against a white back- al Rathskeller acts but get away from while on the rollers that Jap jugglers A team, man and woman, are up ground. A few of these poses are the general routine after the first few heretofore have been content to per- against it. They have not had an broken up at times, evidently to prove minutes. A young boy handles the form with their feet on the ground. engagement for six months. The ac- that the dogs pose themselves. The piano end. While doing well enough, The combination work (special skat- tion takes place in a hall bedroom. other pictures depicting hunting as an accompanist he cannot compare ing floor used) is attractive, and the The landlady wants her rent, and will scenes and the like, produce much with the many "rag" piano players turn is a nice opener for any pro- not be "stalled." The man gets a better effects and are better received who have bobbed up with the craze. gram. 8ime. Job but Is handed the go-by after by the audience. The act will have The boy, however, has a good idea three days of rehearsing. When to be worked much faster than at of handling talk and with the older Dido's Animals. things look darkest, a wire from their present. The waits in between each member of the team playing "straight" 10 Min.; Full Stage. former manager says "Join at once." picture take more time than the ac- for him should develop into a good National. They Jump at It, but there is the land- tual scenes. The turn did very well fire escape they go, light comedian. The Burkes should offering lady. Down the in the closing program position. Dido has a good animal start making changes with their name. carrying their belongings in a bed Jess. of the circus variety for the pop There are so many Burkes, that some- cover. The landlady Just mlBses them houses. The show is made up of thing less familiar might be adopted, but sits triumphantly on the empty Jennie Curtis. monks, ponies and dogs, with a mule even though their name is Burke. trunk, without knowing that she is Singing and Talking. thrown in for good measure. The act The piano should second thing once more the goat. The piece is too be the is by and 1<> Mins.; One. worked alternately a man to go. A good line of talk with the talky. It needs action in the centre. Wearing an exaggerated harem out- woman. A little comedy is sought singing Three to five minutes might be and the dancing of the younger after through the use of the mule, but fit, which secures a laugh on her first member and the good appearance of chopped off. The sketch is fairly well appearance, Jennie Curtis offers sev- It Is not well enough worked up to both should place the pair in the bet- played and will do nicely for the eral songs with much talk on women's attract attention. A better result is ter houses after a few weeks of play- "pop" houses. Dash. rights that is getting recognition in obtained from one of the dogs chasing ing. As the act is framed up now the the "pop" houses. Some of her suffra- a toy balloon about, banging it all over boys can play the small time without finally it. gette smattering is genuinely funny. the place until he smashes Basil llrady. any chance of advancement. Dash. well the uixl If some of the other "pop singles" don't The animals are groomed, and KongM Talk. "copy," she will get time anywhere. whole act makes a very fine number 14 Mins.; One. Miss Curtis closes with "There Are May Bush. for their present surroundings. Basil Brady has a new idea in his Songs. Dash. None in Vaudeville Like Me," in which talk which should advance^ him if he 8 MJn.; One. she shows off her harem dress to good nurses the manner of delivery Brady advantage. Mark. National. Feplno. explains to the audience how a mono- May Bush is a very nice looking Accordionist. log is written, telling just what the Anna Lehr. girl, who dresses becomingly and sings 10 Mins.; One. writer expects of the audience as the Hoof. Songs. three songs under the spotlight. The American talk is reeled off. He sort of rehears- » Mins.; One. spot is alright for a song or two, but If the Loew agents can hold this es his audience, getting plenty of Anna Lehr differs only in style to May should have the lights up for at young olive-skinned musician to its good, clean fun out of it without un- the general run of "girl singles" now least one of her numbers. As it is, circuit, well and good, but he dis- covering anything new in the matter playing on and off the small time. the audience is so much in the dark, played sufllcii-nt talem with the ac- of stories. Mrady is wrong with his This stylo of hers is pleasing, and they never get much lighted up any- cordion Monday night on the Ameri- songs. He does three, all of the talky while the girl sings the usual routine way, and consequently do not applaud can Hoof to anchor in big time some (leorge Cohan type. One would suf- of popular songs, she is good to look over much. May does not make a of these days. His present arrange- lii ••. The talk should be extended. at and has a cute little voice. Miss change of costume, although removing ment of pieces appears to have been The audi- rice liked the monologist Lehr ought to be busy on the small her hat. A better arrangement of mapped out to hit the 'small timers," immensely and with working he time if only for the reason of refine- songs might be tried. For the present his "rag playing" getting him the ap- should be heard from. Dash. ment. Jess. May will do very nicely. Dash. plause returns. Mark. (Continued on page '1 1.) 20 VARIETY gel, Ralph Harlow, Joseph T. Man- HAMMERSTEIN'S. ning, Tom Hoiman, Dick Hale, Theo. It was a hot night and a poor show THE FRIARS' FROLIC W. Barter. at Hammerstein's Monday. The men The other two sets of "ends" and The Friars' Club started its coun- to the "Cohan" and "Collier" (Com- interlocutors were firstly: Fred Nib- in the balcony and gallery removed billed as try whirl last Sunday night at the edy) theatres. They were lo (in whlteface) with Tom Lewis and their coats. The weather wilted the "Two Hot Potatoes." In song each Corrigan Amsterdam theatre, New York. The Harry Kelly; Emmett audience, but the bill ran along as "kidded" the other about having a (white face interlocutor), Raymond troupe (excepting a few of the per- listlessly as were those in front. theatre of his own, concluding with Hitchcock and Richard Carle. All of the New York per- Perhaps the week before the Roof formers) giving a song and dance, having some dia- these end men were funny. Mr. formance will travel—and it is some log referring to theatrical conditions, Hitchcock was a real "coon," and did opens is unimportant, but neverthe- company troupe. By this time, the during which Mr. Collier informed more good work in the "Ball" sketch. less the one enjoyable part of the in is in the middle west. Mr. Cohan that Lee Shubert was Mr. Lewis wanted to know why a performance was the great big crowd disguised under whis- An organization, organized for the Amsterdam, mouse was like a load of hay, and present to swelter with each other. pleasure-giving moments, such as the kers. then had difficulty in recalling the The afternoon house had been nearly Friars delivered for this, their Fourth Mr. Cohan and Mr. Collier were answer, which finally came out as capacity also, speaking big words for Annual Frolic, could keep to the road prominently concerned in all the prin- "Because cat-tie eat it." The forget- Willie Hammerstein's policy of "17." the or New York indefinitely, even at cipal doings. Mr. Collier was the fulness was a neat bit of "end busi- Eddie Foy (New Acts), was the The price per orchestra chair, $6. "tough nigger" in "The Pullman ness." Mr. Carle did a short, laugh- headlined feature. Among others worth, an show is a great big five dollars' Porter Ball," written by Mr. Cohan. able burlesque boxing bout with were some turns qualified for any every- full of stars and Friars, with Willie said that Georgle wrote the imaginary opponent. "Old Timers' Week." One of these, the best "act," and song, one contributing to about r song they sang in their Andrew Mack sang his "Moon" away down late (Haines and Vidocq), gotten up. of handiwork could repetitions of the chorus. "freak" show ever much Mr. Cohan's and several was the first to draw the bunch out of detected throughout the perform- dramatic sketch with a comedy The Fourth Friars' Frolic is only be A its summer lethargy. and ance. As to himself, he was most finish was the finale. Characters were freaky in its assembly of names The absence of any women up to of presentment in modest, appearing in the dance with taken by Earle Browne, Emmett Cor- people, impossible "No. 13" (Sam J. Curtis and Co.), was travelling com- Mr. Rock (dressed as a wench) with- rigan, William Collier, Sam H. Har- a regularly ordained as peculiar as it was noticeable. A Frolic is dis- out his identity being known until his ris, Fred Niblo, Raymond Hitchcock, pany. Otherwise the good looking girl on a warm night placed to- dance steps closing the "levee" were William Rock and several club mem- tinctly a "performance," will do a lot to refresh our tired busi- enter- recognized. The only times bis name bers. Mr. Harris was a manager, gether for fun, comedy, humor, ness men, perhaps showing customers despatch. In was mentioned were on the program, who had an emotional role in a next- tainment, neatness and the town and dropping in at Hammer- qualifies. Never and when his father, Jerry J. Cohan, season production he could find no all of these, the show stein's because it is so near the Sub- as the third interlocutor, Introduced American actor for. Mr. Corrigan has there been a "freak" combination way. night the his boy as one of the ends. Dave had "framed up" with Mr. Browne to compare with it. Sunday Mr. Curtis was down too^far. There as though Montgomery was the other. Mr. Co- (before the play commenced) to illus- program rolled along had been much ahead of him that did 11.46. Those han passed the Joking buck to Mr. trate that mental suggestion was not greased, and was over at not get very far. The indentations by ,the management and Montgomery, contenting himself with a fallacy. The piece is named "The concerned In the weather were felt early. The show are singing for his portion. Great Suggestion," written by Ber- direction of the immense Welt Trio and the Asaki Brothers unequalled credit for their One of the "acts" was "The Friars' tram Marburgh and Bennet Musson. entitled to were the two first numbers (New " Corrigan commences an argument labor. 'Piano Bugs,' credited as a travesty Acts). Those not new were Luciano Jesse Lasky's "Pianophiends." with his fellows over mental sugges- Starting with a minstrel first part, upon Lucca, with his soprano voice, and (at grand), tion. A wager of a round of drinks with three sets of interlocutors and Jean Schwartz a baby Ward and Curran, with more singing. is made (scene in the Friary). Mr. end men, came an olio containing Ernest R. Ball, George Lodge, George Henry Fink (New Acts), kept up the sketch- Botsford, Tom Kelly, Les Copeland, Browne is called In. Corrigan recites three "acts in one'' and three vocal exercise, with th e headliner ar- Williams, Barron and Irv- how David Warfleld was assaulted and es. One of the sketches, "The Pull- Harry Ted riving in about this section. were upright pianists. robbed on the fifth floor of the club man Porter Ball," was a whole show ing Berlin the "The Devi], The Servant and the This "act" held enough material for house two hours before. Browne in itself, with Julian Eltlnge featured Man" closed the first half. It's not a full evening of songful joy. Messrs. confesses to the deed, explaining his as a female colored "pussun." The a bad sketch for some houses, but needs all Berlin, Williams and Ball supplied method Of proceed ure in obtaining gown Mr. Eltinge wore was a riot the atmosphere. It's a dream in the two songs. Williams and Berlin mak- Warfleld's $400 and the reason why; alone. He never received better sup- action, and that it was only a dream ing a "two-act" of themselves, with Collier, a skeptic, is amazed. Mr. port, with William Collier, Raymond in acting couldn't be forgotten at Irving Berlin attending to the singing Harris, the manager, wants to wager Hitchcock, Fred Niblo, Vaughan Com- "The Corner," where the best laugh while an that Browne really did beat Warfleld fort, Tom Lewis, George Beban and mostly, Harry Williams did Nat Haines got was panning Philadel- acrobatic dance to close that dis- up. Then Corrigan explains it is a Robert Dailey in the "line-up, besides phia, with Charlie Dooin and four of closed he's not as stout as he "Job"; he merely wanted to bring to a corps of assistant porters and por- his Philly ballplayers in a box as the looks. With the music the songs, the manager's attention that Browne teresses. Geo. M. Cohan and William and guests of Harry Mock. DooLn liked other the skit was a huge success. Sev- could take that part; and Browne Rock had a dancing number, the panning, for in the afternoon the eral of the piano players could have could—his emotional work in the than some solo "levee" dancers. Philly crew put one over on the scen also proved as much to the pro- Among the latter was a loose-Jointed continued the score with songs. Geo. e Giants. Evans had monolog sec- fessional contingent in the front. fellow. No one in the house knew the a to open the Another "Old Timer," Snyder and ond part, nearly all new for New A. L. Erlanger is the director gen- "loose" one. From the way he drew Buckley, opened the second half, get- York. eral of the Friars' Frolic tour. Klaw himself and legs about everybody ting away extremely well through a But & Erlanger donated the theatres en "guessed" he wag Fred Stone. In the minstrel first part Mr. Ber- new encore. It is a "two-man band," route. The proceeds are to go toward he wasn't; Just Tom Dingel, from the lin delivered "Ephraim" to several far ahead of any of their late encores. form a encores, the Friars' Building Fund. John W. west, who, with Ben Ryan, with the united voices of With a shortening of it, not playing Rumsey, the Friar Abbott, is the busi- vaudeville team. Mr. Dingel gave the the blackface troupe behind him. One quite so many instruments apiece, the ness manager. Charles Gebest is the best exhibition of loose dancing New of the biggest hits of the minstrel di- standard comedy musical turn will be seen; he was "made" vision musical director, leading the Friars' York has ever was when Fred Brown (Brown in excellent shape. There is good fun orchestra. James Gorman directed on the spot, and became one of the and Blyler) sang "Whlp-Poor-Wlll." during the new portion through the the production of "The Ball." R. H. big hits of the night. The other soloists were John J. Nes- German comedian's usage of the big Burnside and Samuel Forrest the There were other big hits, plenty tor, Mr. Ball, Frank Coombs, John are drum. stage managers with the troupe. The of them. When Jos. M. Weber and King, Robert Dailey and Matt Kaefe. Percy Knight (New Acts), appeared performance represented their labors I^ew Fields appeared in their old Each "put it over." On the benches after the couple, with Haines and the fully, with nothing required to be act make-up, as a turn in "one," behind were J. M. Welch, Francis X. Vidocq next. Then came the Curtis added. reception continued for thirty-three Hope, Walter J. Moore, Harry Wil- "School Sketch," followed by Max the first appearance liams, Elliot The itinerary of the Frolic Friars in- second. It was Foreman, Maury L. Ash, Hart's "Six Steppers." If Max could the supe- Ralph cludes Atlantic City, Philadelphia, in public (theatre) of two Bingham, Les Copeland, Wm. only tack on the billing that he can St. Louis, rior "Dutch" comedians since they J. Counihan, Charles Pittsburg, Cleveland, Chi- Wuerz, A. J. book clubs, it would be soft for Maxy. cago, Detroit, Buffalo, Rochester, Al- separated. They did the "choking Voyer, Harry Bailey, Ben Ryan, J. I. The act gets away with It, because it laughter shook the Hart, bany, Boston, and back to New York, scene." Waves of Fred Brown, Harry Romer, is a dancing turn of six people, prob- repeated when Willie Collier Kenneth McGaffney, all "one-nlghters." Sime. house, James P. Gilroy, ably held at a figure. Valentine and Richard J. joined the duo. Hatzel, Leo Donnelly, Har- Bell (New Acts), closed the show. Messrs. Collier and Cohan were an- ry J. Kelton, Reginald Bryan, Joseph Marcel and Boris open on the Or- No pictures—and no one kicked (only the "one" acts, before a spe- B. Click, J. J. other of McCrossIn, Jacob Isaacs, pheum Circuit at Spokane June 2, eight left who could have). cial drop representing the entrances Fred Block, Martin Enright, Tom Din- placed by the Marinelli agency. Sime. VARIETY 21 BIG GAIETY SHOW. olio with a youthful trap-drummer. COLONIAL. AMERICAN ROOF. "The Big Gaiety Company" was or- The act resembles very much that of Monday night was pretty hot. The They say that everything comes to ganized in January to open the new the Five Musical MacLarens. house at the Colonial was big consid- him who waits providing he waits Eastern Burlesque Wheel theatre, Co- The funniest number was a recita- ering. Even a Henry Miller has his long enough. That old saying might lumbia, Chicago. The Censoring Com- tion by Eddie Lovett in the first part. limits as a drawing power, but if he well apply to the man responsible for mittee or some other people concerned, Mr. Lovett is strong on reciting. His can draw them in with the thermom- the resumption of vaudeville upon the switched the show's opening at the first was "The Girl of My Dreams." eter registering around the 90 thing, roof of the American Music Hall. If last moment to Cincinnati, on the As he mentioned the girl, chorus young then there is something to it. Mr. Marcus Loew keeps on with his "ad- ground that the show was not eligible women appeared in an imitation of Miller did the job, and besides draw- vanced small time" show atop the to have the distinction of inaugurat- her. The first was Ethel Barrymore, ing them in he entertained them after Forty-second Btreet place of "pop" ing an important new theatre. who said "There isn't anymore," as they had deposited with the chap be- amusement and waits long enough It By the same token, according to the though in apology and extenuation. hind the screen the usual amount of is only a matter of time when he will performance at the Columbia this But others came along, quite as poor currency for a look. have 'em going upstairs to see what's week, the "Big Gaiety Company" as Ethel was, although the Bessie Mr. Miller is playing the piece he going on while they cool off. could have been safely withheld from McCoy girl could kick somewhat as showed about six years ago, "Frederic And while one is cooling off above the Eastern Wheel altogether. There Bessie does. Le Maitre" gives the actor plenty of the level of the elevated on Ninth is little to the two-act piece called "A In the olio was Al Herman in black- scope. The piece interests, holds and avenue he can go down into his Florida Enchantment," and not a great face, with a singing monolog. He excites. What more could be desired? pocket, fish out a rusty dime and deal more to the company presenting was the Hebrew comedian in the pieces Mr. Miller is excellently supported by spend it on an "ice-cold lemo' as a olio contain- and should cling to blackface. While it. When an ordinary Laura Hope Crews, who shared the new scale of soft drink prices has also ing four singing acts out of five turns, nothing new, Herman handled his stuff honors with the star. gone into effect on the roof. is the only commendable moment to well enough for burlesque, though Agnes Scott and Harry Keane play- There was a corporal's guard pres- a burlesque entertainment, the show scoring only with Eddie Leonard's ed "Drifting" early on the program to ent at 8.30 Monday night, when the is pretty bad. And that is just what "Ida." Mr. Herman announced the appreciation. The setting may receive "white-winged" orchestra struck up "The Big Gaiety" is. impersonation. There may be those due credit. a tune and Marcus Loew and his aides No authors to the piece are men- who claim to be the most widely imi- Howard, the ventriloquist, returns had become comfortably ensconsed In tioned, nor does the program supply tated and impersonated, but Eddie to New York after a tour of the West. the boxes. any information as to the ownership of Leonard seems to be It. At the Plaza The ventriloquist seems to be easier It was a typical "pop house" bill the company. It Is supposed to be a the same afternoon, the McGinnis in his work than when first appearing without any head liner nor any big Jacobs & Jermon show. The firm may Brothers also announced an imperson- at the Colonial. He has a well framed feature worthy of the big Illumination plead a hurriedness in the production. ation of Mr. Leonard singing "Big up offering with plenty of life and snap out in front. It was fairly well bal- That would cover them. But they Brown Boola Eyes." anced, to it. A novel manner of working one although some of the acts had might better plead that in January, Irene Dillon opened the olio, in- of the "dummies" (seated in a chair to fit in here and there so they could good talent was scarce. stead of Rita Gould, programmed. Miss quite a distance from the voice throw- work downstairs without causing the The first part has been thrown to- Dillon is the extra attraction for the er) is new and good. There are sev- elevator boys to make any especial gether. It has a few numbers, no week. Sydney Dean and Co. are car- eral other commendable ideas. Tak- runs. comedy. The old "business" of a man ried, with "Christmas on Blackwell ing appearance, manipulation and Excella and Franks opened with bag and woman entering a summer house, Island." The old sketch is still there, voice throwing into consideration punching and contortion stunts. The with the man to continue ringing a Dell even to the "Venetian Blind" "gag." Howard easily heads the ventriloquist Four Harmonists, after appearing be- in there, warning the other fellow out- Although Geo. Roland is greatly list now playing in America of those low rode directly upstairs and hit up side, is indulged in. Several burlesque missed, and the sketch has slid back- who handle "dummies" only. their harmony without losing a note it under different it Albert troupes resort to ward, the singing got over. The Aurora Troupe closed the show. en route. The men sing well and con- disguises. Outside of this, the show Dunstan, of the quartet, is the best Although some left the theatre when fine all of their singing to the popu- runs clean. In the burlesque Harry actor in the whole company. He they saw the bicycles appear, it was lar stuff, thereby making sure of a run W. Fields a 8 the "Dutchman" plays plays a waiter in the first part. their loss if they did not hold on to over the Loew circuit. Their "Bar- half the performance from a seat in The setting for the second scene of the rail in the back to see the men ber Shop Chord" number was quite a the orchestra. It wasn't funny. Grant- the last act has been taken from work. The boys do some nifty stuff hit. If the quartet could work in com- ing that Decoration Day matinee held "Girlies." Were the abnormal female with the wheels that has not been edy to vary the singing routine, so few that not even an audience figures on the wings given a natural- seen before. The head balancing is quicker steps to the bigger houses could be counted, a full house would ness, it would be a pretty set. it Is particularly good. would be made. Ziska and Saunders have brought no better show, for the a pretty one when the lights are kept Wilfred Clarke and Co., although fooled them with their magic, the performers have nothing to work with. down. not quite as strong as usual in the rings at the close getting them a big If they had, it would still be a ques- Joe All is leading the Columbia applause line, didn't miss any of the hand by the way Ziska, who has a dev- ' tion, i orchestra. Joe has seen them all for laughs, in "What Will Happen Next?" ilish makeup on the genteel order, The cast has no principal women to years. might The theatre management La Toy Bros, opened what proved joined and unjoined them. talk about. The only likely looking place the orchestra ana the ushers on 4" to be a first class program. The Shriner and Wells were "No. and one is May West, who Joins with Fred double salary for the week, through boys gave it a great start. Acro- scored. Their Italian duet was en- Wallace in an olio turn. Miss West having to sit through "The Big Gaiety" batics of the best sort with several cored. Roland West and Co., with may develop. The first step toward show twice daily. Sime. tricks brought hearty applause. West doing several characters and a that end should be a course in enun- Hal Merritt was "No. 2." His talk wrestling match with a husky young ciation. Of the songs sung by her and 8QUARK. UNION for the most part went wild. The assistant and a few chairs, were on Mr. Wallace, no words were distin- The Indians were the warpath on drawings were well liked. just before the intermission. The au- guishable. They have a neat enough at Keith Proctor's Union Square & Fields and Lewis, and Olive Bris- dience applauded West's protean work. act for the environments, although theatre three long Monday night. In coe (New Acts). Daah. The men in the audience went out they draw "The Draggy Rag" pretty films the redskins gave the audience to get a drink. There was fifteen min- close to the line in the style of exe- a thrill for its money. utes' intermission which gave the Alice Lloyd returned to New York cution. Miss West's tights worn In Barring the deluge of tomahawks house a chance to pick up. Monday, having closed a second tour the acts are superfluous in this show. and wild west pyrotechnics the bill Luha Meroff, the Russian musician of the Orpheum Circuit. Miss Lloyd The chorus girls wear tights pretty came in to vary the monotony. Man- and dancer, followed the intermission. sails on the Mauretania June 14, steadily. The dressing of the sixteen ager Buck has changed the former Kenny and Hollis had things their own leaving the other side on the return ^choristers is the single point that routine of acts and instead of an act may with comedy. There Is some un- trip Sept. 1. Before taking boat, Miss seems to have received any attention. and then a picture, runs several of bleached material. Lillian Kingsbury Lloyd will listen to various scores and The clothes look ever so much better the acts together. and Co., put over their laughing manuscripts Werba & Luescher have than the girls in them. The Two Hardts, with their acro- Shakespearian absurdity and were gathered for a selection to build an Of the numbers in the piece, only batic burlesque and weight lifting ab- followed by Peppln (New Acts) who Alice Lloyd musical comedy show one was actually encored. That song surdities caused laughter while the was the artistic hit of the bill, with ac- for next season. was "Some of These Days," sung by Down East Quartet (formerly Daly's ''ordeon playing. McRae and Levering Barry Melton, the tall principal woman Country Choir) did well with their closed with comedy cycle work, only Acts) entertained. of the groupc. Miss Melton would close harmony. The soprano has the Sparrow (New two people dropping down the elevator Richmond, Ted (libson and never secure a blue ribbon for stage most conspicuous voice. Dorothy shaft in perfect safety while their act Co. did well with their college boy work, neither could Etta H. Wood, Richy W. Craig got away with his was on. An Kdison film was flashed at was also a principal. Catherine Gorman, monolog and pleased with his graph- sketch, though .Miss Richmond 11:11. Mark. another, is the prettiest girl In the ophone "bit." The audience didn't suffering with a severe cold and show. Miss Gorman is a member of seem to mind some of the bewhls- could hardly make herself heard. the Five Musical Gormans, the hit of kered jokes a bit. U'onard and Drake drnw attention .Melville Kills returned to New York the entire bill. They appear In the After another serious film, Marie with the man's imitations. Mark. Tuesday. 22 VARIETY NEW ACTS Edward Schooley and Co. (2). "A Romance of Asia*' (Opera). Musical Fidellos. "Jimmy, the Tout" ( Dramatic). 18 Mins.; Full Stage (Special Set). 10 Mins.; Four (Interior). (Continued from page 19.) 20 Mins.; Four (Special Interior). An opera company of ten people Piano, cornet and violin playing are The HarUnant*. A highly Improbable sketch, now are attempting an act on the small offered by these two young men who Jhtncere. in the "pop" houses. It has a slangy time with probably ambitions to attain the biggest results with their 9 Minn.; Full Stage. racetrack tout, a young bank clerk reach the larger houses. The opera "pop" and "rag" music. For the New York. who plays the ponies beyond the limit, Is heavy, without comedy. There are start, a violin obligato with piano ac- The Hartinans, whose dancing rec- and an unsophisticated maiden who three principals (two men and a wo- companiment is made, followed by a ord of 15 hours of continuous whirl- loves the sporty chap with the gamb- man). The remainder of the com- cornet solo by the pianist and then a ing on a ballroom floor was the road ling proclivities. In the clubhouse over- pany are the chorus, containing three violin solo. The boys make a mistake via which the field of vaudeville was looking the race track, the dialog and men and four women. The principal in running so much of the classical approached, present nine minutes of action takts place. Facing exposure woman and the man playing an Ori- music together. They put over their dancing that was evidently picked up and disgrace unless he can recoup lost ental lord are strong enough for the violin and piano melody nicely and by close study of the various Vien- money (that did not belong to him) roles, but the Troubadour falls be- their imitation "bit" of Trovato nese operas that have featured the the bank clerk stakes his last century low. There are three pleasing melo- scores. The boys are good musicians native dances of the Balkan moun- on Woodbine at 4 to 1. Jimmy tries dies used during the piece, which has but haven't the right arrangement of tains. During the first few minutes to tout him differently, having re- a small plot, very small. The plot numbers. One of the "straight" vio- several of the native affairs are ceived a roll from the big owner, Fos- isn't finished, and through this defect, lin numbers should be dropped, cut- shown, and then finally the crippled ter, to back his horse, "Pillowslip" there seems no reason for the ing the act down to better running "Merry Widow" waltz is used for the for the limit. The girl learns of her act. On the "small time,", the act time. Mark. closer. The latter seems to be more sweetheart's plight and through Jim- is a good headliner. It won't get of an effort to prove that the team my's persuasions puts up her engage- beyond that. The chorus can sing Zlgo. can keep waltzing to the %trains of ment sparkler on "Pillowslip." Jim- and the girls look well. The setting Violinist. the familiar air as long as the audi- my and the girl watch the race from is pretty. Jess. 12 Mins.; One. ence will look on without attempt- the club window, while the lover sits Fifth Avenue (May 15). ing any violence. Some at the New despondently by, hearing the "finish" Marie Sparrow. Zigo is a straight violinist. He has York merely showed that they did from the tout. "Pillowslip" romps Singing and Talking. nothing at all that will permit his not care by walking out. Fred. home the winner and the girl saves 11 Mins.; One. sailing along on the vaudeville ship. her darling boy from ruin. Schooley Union Square. The nearest thing he possesses is a Kitty Edwards. and Co. take liberties with some race Marie Sparrow is a woman of the shock of long hair and a look, sad and Songs. track details and slip a few cogs in type of Sophie Tucker, having a wistful. An accompanist is also with 12 Miiis.; One. the wheel of consistency, yet the trio breezy style and a kidding manner, Zigo. They played sweetly a few se- Miss Edwards, either English or do well with the act on the "small making her a big favorite in the lections to which no one was very at- adopting the style of most of the time". The idea is an old one, but "pop" houses. Marie opens with an tentive. In a restaurant where the character singles from over there, at- bound to receive attention in the Irish song, "Oh, Miss Maloney," and lights are subdued and the habitants tempts a singing act that at present "pop" theatres. Mark. does a few facial contortions. She become mushy over red and white is not strong enough for anything but follows with a monolog but does her wine at 25 cents a throw, Zlgo would the "small time." For a start she (ordon and Gordon. best work In her last song, "Good Old be a regular hit. Dash. sings a "Widow" number alike to the Acrobatic Contortionists. Summer Days." Marie had a good one used by Vesta Victoria some time 9 Mins.; Special Full Stage (Special time with some of the men In the After three weeks as a vaudeville ago, but gains little by it. In a hob- Set.) boxes, and was encored several times. house, the Overholser theatre, Okla- ble get-up, the singer gets a little by Gordon and Gordon are a couple of Mark. homa City, Okla., closed May 21. singing Alice Lloyd's song in this nice appearing young men, who are character. For a finish she wears the at the one time: contortionists, regulation soubret costume of the "strong" fellows and acrobats. They English "single," singing a comedy have arranged a neat routine. Al- song with a red-fire finish with a line though a considerable portion is de- CORRESPONDENCE that said something about "Yankees voted to contortional work by both, Ueless otherwise loted, tke reports are for the current week. Never Will Be Slaves." That is John for this they wear (after the open- Bull's pet line. Jens. ing) acrobatic tights and trunks, JOHN J. O'CONNOR VARIETY'S CHICAGO OFFICEt which take away from the usual skin (WYNN) CHICAGO 35 SOUTH DEARBORN STREET Leightner. Representative •Pfcoo.4401 Ceatral Thea. fitting costume of the usual contor- Flanolog. tionist. On the "small time" they 5 Mins.; One. an attractive make number. The MAJESTIC (Lyman 13. Glover, mgr. ; agent. to please the large gathering. Knox Wilson Thea. Leightner is not doing what Orphcum Circuit). — A little too much singing bolstered up the comedy work is pretty enough to chance a department, inci- makes tho Majestic bill rather tiresome thlB dentally amusing a while with could be rightly called a vaudeville the saxophone showing as the opening turn in a week, still the management has cleverly laid and concertina. Wilson Is a safo bet on any out the program so that each successive num- bill. The act. Five minutes is long enough in International Polo Teams closed the big house. The act starts with a ber Is a little stronger In the vocal department show. WYNN. than Its predecessor. Such being tho case, many cases, but it isn't really a test. river scene, where one of the boys W 1 1 In Holt Wakefield, appearing next to last, AMERICAN (Jones, Llnlck & Schaeffer. Thea. sang two songs at the piano, simply made the audience forget they had mgrs. agent, enters as a frog. That set and idea ; Orpheum Circuit). —Without a and, with the orchestra assisting, witnessed a show overbalanced on the singing high-priced headliner or a freak or two of have been often employed. For the end. and carried oft the afternoon's honors, the Count Do Beaufort calibre the show at despite the heavy handicap. In case the pat- the American this, played a lively rag. Rag piano play- particular setting mentioned, no one the last week of the vaude- rons might forget there was no singing, the ville season at that house, Is one that enter- ers are thick around nowadays. When should attempt to follow Ferry, the house arranged to have an extra quartet on tains from beginning to end. Monday evening These four men, who were carded the a rag selection becomes part of an the Job. short thunder shower kept the people out Frogman, with it. If Gordon and as the Knickerbocker Singers, started off nice- of the parks and drove 'em Into the theatres. player who ly, but soon Bottled down to business and be- The American received Its share, act, it must be "some" Gordon could hit upon something less for when gan to assure the house that In an emergency the curtain arose a nicely packed house greet- handles it. Thea. Is not "some" play- could produce the afternoon's entertain- ed the familiar for the take-off, they would they players. Although Belle Baker Is held ment all by themselves. The Knickerbockers over from last week she er. The two songs were very go'od was not In the lead be in better form as a "two-act" of offered no less than seven numbers, all excel- running Monday evening. To Conlln, Steele extremely well put over, consid- lently harmonized, but poorly arranged. After and Carr went the hit of the bill, and they and its nature, with each boy equally ex- three or four songs had been tried out and well deserved It. This trio of youngsters seem handicap of very high O. K., the quartet decided to pull a few full ering the a cellent in all departments. found of ginger and fun and at no time during solos. Toward the finish the boys began to their stay did the audience shrill voice. Thea. looked well in a feel bored. The Sime. wear out their welcome and closed a hit by comedian handed out laugh after laugh, and simple becoming frock and was very the smallest margin. A good act may be at the curtain they received several well- hammered out of this layout, but the doctor earned bows. Another excellent number a will to do considerable carving. Lean turned well liked by the "pop" crowd (not Knott, Hillyer and Co. have out to be Sam Mann & Co., In "The and Holbrook offered the next largest amount New Leader." Mann has a corking crowd exactly). It was Sunday mati- good com- Dramatic Playlet. of song work, their three final numbers call- edy vehicle and Is excellently supported, espe- nee at the Lincoln Square with about ing for the most applause. The comedy se- cially so by C. Howard Acker. Shrode and 10 Mins.; Full Stage. in the beginning, cured a few laughs but Mulvey, away up near the top of the list, 40 people in the house. Dash. until the ex-co-stars reach the baseball num- had a battle until the acrobatic dancing finish' Xew York. . ber, their singing flopped. This act could when they scored heavily. This team be- The playlet that this organization ulno stand some cutting Ellis and McKcnna longed In the second half. Hart's "Bathing In spot number three went big. This team Girls" have Stevenson and Nugent. neither changed nor improved is offering deals with a little story of seemed to have the right Idea and have a since last reviewed here. Cassellt'a Dogs add- corking good routine. The tenor scored an ed a little variety to the bill, going (om«Hly Slack-Wire. Wall Street. But the tale is as poor- nicely in Individual hit. Another success turned out to an early spot. Billy Farnum and the Clark the Four, quartet of singing Sisters, VI Mins., Full Stage. ly told as it is acted and, were not a be Arlington a who have something different from comedians. The blackface man seemed espe- the other trios of this kind, of the the scored as usual The main part act is youngster in the cast playing a typi- cially funny Monday afternoon. The Arling- Miles Stavordale Quintet opened with some ton held down fifth position nicely and could musical selections. Their comedians' clowning on the wire and cal, although exaggerated type of the Imitation of a quar- have occupied a lower spot safely. Hugh tet singing "Back to Erin." Is an excellent rope in this there are enough laughs to •fresh" office boy, the act would Lloyd on the bounding gave the show a number and could be better used for a finish good start (without singing). Stewart and The five went fine. The Great the the time." Asahl and his keep act busy on "small stand no chance at all. At present it Murray, two girls who produced their Idea of troupe of clever Japs closed. The water trick "Hroadw.iy Love" In Sun Francisco a few mystified the house and kept them The "straight" man does some good would seem foolish to predict any seated to weeks ago. had things easy from the begin- the finish. John Moran Introduced the Orlen- work on tho wire, as does the comedi- future for the offering. At the New ning. As formerly predicted, this playlet fills ta,B - WYNN. a long overlooked gap In vaudeville, and an when he gets through the funny York it was received as a comedy. should (1ml easy going anywhere. "The Fire The park season is on In earnest. Although Commissioner" supplied the thrills, and al- too early to make any intelligent part. Jess. Fred. forecast, though melodramatic to a large degree, seemed the present Indications point to a prosperous > ; i . " VARIETY 23 CHARLES HORWITZ I MILLER, Maorfactarer Aythor of the brat sketches playing the heat vaudeville time in America and Europe. Hla of Theatrical BO"t S|,( cm recaflfd provra it. Over 200 successes to hl» 202 B & credit, including those big hlta /or Mr. and MAHLER BROS CLOU, Ballet, W.23SSX and Acrobatic Mra. Mark Murphy, Oracle Emmett and Co., and 31st St., YORK Dave and I'ercle Martin, Ohadwlck Trio. 8IXTN AVE. NEW Shoes a spec- Penn. WssIIbosmI Terminal N.Y. Room 315, 1402 Broadway, New York City. ^alf Block from New ialty. 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PEE PINCUS! 5H0-5C2 7th Ave.. New York Foot-Else, the antiseptic powder to be shaken FOR Into the shoes. All the prominent Golfera and BARNETT 503 8. State St., CNiaN Tennis Flayers at Augusta, Plnehurst and We Are In the Mopping District. munshlp, still in Ha present condition. It could summer. "White City" was the first to open, Palm Reach got much satisfaction from ita hold its own on any bill. The undcrstandcr May 13. No very marked changes are notice- use this Spring. It gives a rest.fulnesa that is especially clever. Redwood & Gordon able In the attractions there this year, al- makes you forget you have feet. It preventa opened, starting the evening off well with though there is a new show here and there on soreness, blisters or puffing and gives real George their instruments. The team should have Robineon the "Midway." Thavlu's Concert Band and from tired, tender or swollen feet. Allen'a held a lower spot. Golden & Hughes, two troupe of Russian Dancers are holding forth Foot-Ease Is sold everywhere, 25c. Don't ac- blackface men, who go In for comedy, but LAWYER in the tower band shell and "pop" vaudeville cept any substitute. n< ver get there, held the prize position of the Oslsty Theatre Bids;.. New York Is bidding for Its share of patronage In the program. need an entire new routine. Open Day and Night variety theatre. A slight change has been They Raymond & Burton, with Florence Bain, were made In the decorations this season by adding The Haymnrket goes Into summer stock the undisputed hit of the...,_ evening..,...... „. Their..... a touch of green to the usual color scheme of Sunday with .Fane Towler as the star. the next. May 24. Ad- vehicle, while a little lengthy, is good through white. Rlvervlew was Short Vamp Shoes RT beautiful amusement out and something different from the rest, I.ols Ewcll will sing the prima donna roles M;^ mittedly one of the most llacfc KM Billet The comedy Is of the peculiar Burton brand in the Misers SIM parka in the country. It can lay claim to operas that are to be produced at Mc- and carries plenty of laughs. Burton should Mail siatrs fiks. tar lsw ssislea greater and grander than ever this sum- Yickcr's during the next month by the A born 1 being sew res* * laat ss rsajasst find plenty of work his new offering < mer. Among the attractions are the "Crea- with 'ompany. tion" and "Merrlmac and Monitor" shows WYNN. under the direction of the veteran showman, Mrs. A I Mrown. treasurer of the new Ca- Shoe promising lightw eight. Sam Haller: the Charles Cutler wrestling ex- Tommy Gary, the sino theatre on North Clark street, will be «lo recently defeated Jack Goodman at Ilinn- hibit wherein the heavyweight star and other tendered a testimonial benefit next Thursday mond, Ind., has been offered ten wee ks In lesser-note grapplcrs display their strength night at that house. Shop and prowess; and the Altes Summer Garden and around Chicago as extra attraction with burlesque show. Gary's manager, Marty and Vaudeville Theater. It Is the creation of a Nelly Koland has joined the east of "Seven 1M. Haa, as. was a Forkins. will take his boy west shortly, In an Colonel W. A. Thompson. Vaudeville of Sisters" at Powers' the it re as the successor m ais. ira. 1st. mm a mm tts.) effort to climb the pigillstlc ladder and upset high class character, and booked out of the of Kva McDonald, and will shortly take the Wolgast. one engagement wit h the rantages Chicago offices by J. C. Mathews. Is Gary had part heretofore essayed by Laurcttc Taylor. on the Inside, champion, but was foiled to cancel lx cause I he chief form of entertainment of an operation for appendicitis. while an Italian band discourses "ballyhoo" Scheduled for a Labor Day production at and I. STEINBERG'S miiBlc at the entrance. The "Rides" the diiciuro Opera House. Is "The Littlest - appear to be about Paul Goudron has been selected to book I f i Ifebel." other amusement devices with William and Dustln Farnum In reputation stands. His address changes to gersoll Park, Pes Moim s. The (list show will the same as last season. the biding roles A Woods Is the Impreg- last leave here to open t>. East 71st Street Forest Park started on Its fourth season K'l I io. 337 a Saturday. Manager Bredel Is figuring on Maker of General I.avlne 13 buried his banner year. Ballmann's Band la furnishing Ed. on May KEDZIE (Urn Mai colm. mgr.; agent, W. only child a 3-year-old girl, while playing the the opening concerts In the orchestral shell V. M \.) -Robert's Pats and Cats; Ben "STAGE AND CIRCUS APPARATUS of the Pantages < M'phcum, Des Moines. Welch; .-liter and vaudeville booked out W IVr.lv il & Co.; Musical f'ow- N offices is again the attraction In the summer boys; Gilmore Sisters \- lirlgham: Grimes & AND ACCESSORIES Phone 71 12 Lenox Ethel West Louise Willis joined theatre. There Is a vast array of "pike" and have Dunbar Sisters; Knight & Dwyer; The Oee attractions, and one or two new shows, which again, after a separation of two years. Jays: Rottomly Troupe. Press Agent Include Asrah. a Chinese Illusion. ASHLAND CM. Wldm-r. mgr; agent. W. V. Many Bureaus Have Started —But Satur- Klsner and Cook will leave for New York season i ONLY ONE open for the M. A- Lola • 'o HAS LASTED. Another park to Milton K- ; Major Doyle; side. Band after finishing their Rlitterlleld time. Cook day was Sans Soucl, on the South Leon X. Adeline; Fletcher Duo; Four Woods; Is a brother of .Toe '"ook. the boy 18 concerts have been abandoned there this sum- juggler Montambo £ Mailelll, Mazle Rowland; Paris THERE A REASON mer and the spacious Casino has been turned The pair have been offered eastern time bv Green. .Tack Lew. over to vaudeville. The Western Vaudeville STAR ANDGXRTER (sigenl. W V M A). the acts Managers' Association Is booking Gladdlsh &• <"ranston; Falrman. Furman & playing the park. There are enough other The majority of Walter Rut tcrftchl's houses Fair-man; .Tosle M< Intyre; Walter Hale; Innesa attractions and sources of amusement to make have closed for the summer. Ann Arbor. Port * Ryan: Frank Rogers; Christopher & Ponte- PHILIP MINDIL a trip to Sana Soucl well worth Anyone's Huron and Grand Rapids shutting up last Grace Wilson week. while. SAN SOl'CT PARK (agent. W V. M A.).— (INC.) Luna Park. Bismarck Oarden. and a num- Newell * Nlblo: American Newsboys; Marco Oalety Theatre Building. New York. places are In The Lyric. New Orleans, has been added to ber of lesser note amusement Twins: De Haven Sextet; Three Melvlns 1647 Broadway. Tel. SM0 Bryant the theatre the llodkln's circuit. full awing, all of which Is causing PARKWAY (agent, W V M A.).— Went- Cable Address. "Phllldnlm" managers downtown to prepare for a whole- worth. Teddy * Vesta: Lee Tong Foo; Inness cloalng. Lew H. Fuller, who gained considerable & Ryan; Wm. Armstrong Co.; sale summer A Walton & I KEEP TOU IN THE PUBLIC " I prominence here In the comedy parts of Mort Brandt: Sidney Shields A Co.; Hufford A KftTDZIE (Wm. Malcolm, mgr.: agent. W. H. Singers' musical comedies, and during the Chain: Falrman, Furman A Falrman majority of Chi- laat year haa been much In the limelight by V. M. A.). —Although the SOCTH CHICAGO (agent. W. V. M A.).— SILK. WMfTEl aaa sum- hla faithful Interpretation of the Fisher cago's small timers have closed for the Bud Hyla Aleen: Sidney Shields A Co.; Mnzone A C0TT0* TMUTIICsL newspaper cartoon, In mer months, the Kedxie still keeps going, and "Mutt." vaudeville, has Mazone; Schoen's School Kids. The laat half all first joined the ranka of the benedicts. This Im- as usual Is pulling packed houses at of the week will witness the closing of thla TIGHTS 2fi ahowa. even though the mercury doee reglater portant event took place May | n this cltv house. pro- and was solemnized by a local divine. In (<••>] Alwaya on hand. Orders cloee to the century mark. The show RIVERYD-'W P \ UK Thompson, mgr.; filled promptly. weeks private life Mrs Fuller was Marvel G Diet- <> for the last half of the last agent. Jim Mi 1 1 li< u i Thie • gramed Musical Reeses; t'lillun rich. In stagehand she Is known ;is Grace tights, very good falls considerably below the usual run of Hob Ferns; 1'iin .v ' i. Whllelev. Huh- fjunllty; r a pair. . bookings there, still the West Slders thought Marvel |eV & Cob, n 7. cents Worsted tights, mclliirn Harry < went home satisfied. i: I'A i: K' .loe i FOR ST ; It was good and G inn s. mgr a gent weight for to ioiii|iier. I ; n p.iir. on I l.ove" Looking more worlds rank i $2 C. Lyons, late feature of the "Girl Jim Matth. W S Ri' • Pi "S Ruth Addingtoti Rush, accompanied" by his wife, will sail ; Worsted tights, head- July '."! . Tlirei- < I ( heavy Tearson. . i'm'i company, working with Walter Foiidilii-r S \,| |i |, Leslie iur 2!» for a st W« ht ; u pi ic. 7- eminent orv '. Europe The mime- nd ',i-\ I . handicapped i i Pearson was unfortunately P.iirns. Rl"ha|.|s A. I I liner Rids u lined. Sllk-pl.ilte.l teller at Hie " tights to will open early in Augcst Hip- • by hoarseness and Lyons had carry him- v.\riu:TTK ' • t i *• N'• ^ :u x r iil'i ni J iui Urn .1 .- • Port" 1 ; ;i r t • I will M.I p-ilr. .",n podrome. Liverpool. atlerw i make • . i he did nicely. Ly- tin s I. • "'; 1 t ,., - fj alone, which Mat w 1 e self through Tim : Rii-h v • I I 1< of .\ e th. '.• 1i , Tights. an extensive tour Cie't Ittitiln. in '. 'i"., i pres- p! a I'd s .V I \ I , .1,.t, ,«.,». .ii i ... h.-.-ivv alone. His ; well working « . . '|'|, > ons might do I-*. n 1 1 1 i • t fight ;t niiislc of ;i|| the priiieip'il lili.* \ t tl,. ' • ; pnlr. f i; no ent act coupled with Pearson's condition will halls 'oiii i s s|ii< i '••>\ I'ut.- oticliiFlon of this I'.rsh is 1 for a i tights; ex-star has some draw- Mr :l-:i. I: i .1 over. The M R..t m,.. '' r i never get M . iT'-nt. .lim pur $S .",0. li"ir ft ii • ' !' - of Australii and South A ll« HIM I I ' take advan- M.l s .,! ' should Lew i and II, -k I, > Chicago > I In -i ' i ing power ; ; rin hi \- ' Viirb-ty i' . ' rii>\iii'-'s i i in'i. t I ' ' i catalog turn tin- N'..\ I i .- from nrl II | , while It lasts. Handon. Dean * Tl V in lie V i in fi.. „„ tage of It pynii X- S i in |ihh:i - apidl'-atlon. npi'tl at the i\,|i S' II II i.\ i •.-! three exceptionally clever acrobats Immediately afterward i;i. A< k>ti r: \ in- 1 '• I'Moii. .It j Hanlon. niKr : Iti for iteletlnite I'.i si. closed the show and cornen d a hit. These London an run Mi C \- K ' Dark ••}• I while >\ill return to America In the of 1 ' !•' I routine « hoys have both ability and and spring 11 \G< ) H (Geo! KlnRsbury. mgr BERNARD MANOL to a certain extent, show- anil Immediately open on the Pantages cj Il lilt 211 W. their offering lacks, K A E » The managemf nt's announcement [MasNias Itrttt, CMcaia When answering advertisement a kindly mention VARIETY. — 24 VARIETY BEST PLACES TO STOP AT Chicago's One Popular Theatrical Hotel The Hotel SPECIAL RATES WEEKLY V THE SARATOGA CAFE, The Ge^ei^S«-^.^hicatfo Fhoae 7167 Bryant £* ^ The Refined Home for Acknowledged as the ^fc ^k Professionals. bast place to stop st 99 Handsomely Furnish- In Now York City. ed Steam Heated One block from the Book* Offlces.VABIETY end Rooms. Baths and lerf ST. every convenience. .the Pat Casey Agency. THE HILDA Now at 67 W. 44th Street PAULINE COOKE and JENIE JACOBS, Proprietors Furnished 7 Room Cottajje for Rent, Lontf Island that seats are selling "four weeks ahead" in- James P. Adams, whom every one known* as dicates Nora Bayes and Jack Norworth will "props," died at Palm Springs, Riverside he with us until the Ant of July al least. County, Tuesday of last week. He had been "Little Miss Fix-It" is one of the very few suffering from Brlght's disease for over a plays here that have been able to withstand Hotel Plymouth year. The last position he held In San Fran- the weather. cisco was at the Chutes theatre. COLONIAL (James Jay Brady, mgr. ; K. & E. ). — Last week of "Madame Sherry." No L. R. 8tockwell, known as "Stocky," was succeeding attraction has been announced. EUROPEAN PLAN tendered a benefit performance at the Colum- CORT (Sport Hermann, mgr.; Shubert). bia on the afternoon of 19. All the principal Closed for the summer. theatres and performers donated and a mon- GARRICK (W. W. Freeman, mgr.; Shu- 38th STREET, B.L 7th ft 8tk Are.., NEW YORK CITY ster array of talent was presented. Stockwell. herts). — No attraction announced to succeed who, by the way, Is blind, was ever ready to Rider Johnson Young's new play, "Next," and N«w Fireproof Building A Stone'* Throw from Broadway donate his services, when he was In his prime, supposedly this Is another house that will be and the way the profession turned out, shows on the "dark" list after this week, ••MflTipC TUT DaTrC" A room hv the day with use of bath, they haven't forgotten GRAND O. H. (Harry Askln, mgr.; Shu- flUllUC II1L MlltO $1 oo and $1.25 single; $1.60 and $1.75 berts). —"Marriage a la Carte" suddenly con- double. A room by the day, with private bathroom attached, $1.60 "The Campus," by Walter De Leon, that cluded Its engagement Saturday night. The single; $2.00 double. Rooms with use of bath, from $5.00 to $8.00 per had such a long run at the Grand, at Los "closed" sign Is now In evidence. week single, and from $6.00 to $8.60 double. Rooms with private bath Angeles, and which proved such a financial ILLINOIS (Will J. Davis, mgr.; K. & E. ).— attached from $8.60 to $10.00 per week single, and from $9.60 to $11.00 success, is to have Its catchy music published. Hot weather has had Insufficient effect on the double. "NO HIGHER." Contracts have been entered Into between Mr. attendance to discourage the management of Every room has hot ond cold running water, electric light and De Leon and M. Wltmark & Sons. Rose Stahl and "Maggie Pepper," on the third long-distance telephone. Restaurant a la carte. Club breakfasts. month, and will continue to run merrily along The manager of the National theatre, ad- at summer prices. Phone, Hill T. Joining Dreamland Pavilion, which Is the site LYRIC (Lawrence Anhalt, mgr.; Shubert). 1520 Murray SINNOTT, Mgr. of the new amphitheatre to be built shortly, Saturday marks the closing of a two weeks' was interviewed and stated that work could engagement for Frltzl Scheff In "Mile. Rosita." not be started on the National theatre prop- Darkness will no doubt then prevail at tbls erty for another year. A lease on the Na- house. A Real Proprietor of a tional runs until June, 1912. OLYMPIC (Sam Lederer, mgr.; K. & E.).— Good for an entire summer run. Is the predic- LEONARD HICKS Real Place to Live Alex Pantages was Interviewed by the agent tion made for the Cohan comedy, "Get-Rich- of the State Labor Commission regarding li- Quick Walllngford." cense for his San Francisco office. The agent POWERS (Harry Powers, mgr.; K. ft E.) — claimed that Pantages had to have a lloense, Seven successful weeks Is the present claim If he wanted to continue his San Francisco of Charles Cherry In the popular comedy, SMKsrts: office, so Pantages paid his license fee under "Seven Sisters." At the present rate that the OHIOAQO HOTEL GRANT protest. play is bidding for public patronage, the en- gagement is likely to extend well Into the The Glesea Musical Comedy Co. opened at summer. the Victory, San Jose, to good business and McVICKER'S (George Warren, mgr.; K. ft SUMMER SUBSCRIPTION the prospects look good. E.). —The fifth and final week of "Madame $1 X" comes to a close Saturday. Sunday will VARIETY will be sent postpa'd to any address In the I'nlted States or Canada for June. The Jack Golden Musical Comedy Co. opened be Inaugurated a season of four weeks of July and August for one dollar. at the American last week to a good business. grand opera by the Aborn English Grand This Is an excellent company, presenting a Opera Company. repertoire of high-class musical comedies, and 8TUDEBAKER (George A. Davis, mgr.; K. should prove a big drawing card for the ft E. ). —The regular season closes this week Winchester Hotel ZEISSE'S HOTEL American. It Is Mr. Golden's first appearance In San Francisco, since left with Mme. Sarah Bernhardt and supporting Opposite the Walnut and Casino Theatres, he here to go "THE ACTOR'S HOME." east ago. Company In "Camllle," the third of three Philadelphia, Pa. over a year One of the principals performances of repertoire by the eminent In this company deserving of special mention French actress. San Francisco. Cal. Is Francis Preston, a clover soubret. She LA SALLE O. H. (Abo Jacobs, mgr.; agent. Rates—60c. to $2 a day, $3.60 to $8 per week. with Hal Beck, do a singing and dancing spe- W V. M. A.). — Pop. vaudeville. 600 Rooms. Centrally located, near theatres. cialty (The Two Kings), really worth seeing. RIVERVIEW PARK.—Arthur PryOr's Band ROLKIN A SHARP, Props. Frank B. Hill, the assistant manager of the and vaudeville. CHAS. BUSBY. Mgr. HERBERT'S American, stated that the Golden Company WHITE CITY. --Thavlu's Russian Band and should be good for a long run, as Golden's Dancers, and vaudeville. comedies were so different from those pre- FOREST PARK.—Ballman's Band and sented by the Armstrong Company. vaudeville. AVARRE HOTEL BACHELOR HOTEL Plans and specifications are SANS SOUCI PARK.—High-class vaudeville. 882-84 Broad St., NEWARK, N. J. AND GERMAN GRILL. about completed for the theatre over In PRINCESS (Mort M. Singer, mgr.; Shuberts) Most centrally located hotel In Newark. new Oakland. Zeke 1S1 Powell St., SAN FRANCI8CO, CAL. Abrams says the architects, O'Brlan Manager Mort Singer put over his annual Within five minutes' walk of all Theatres. & Wer- musical production this week. The piece Is Rates to the profession: Always was It —and Still Is. ner, have submitted satisfactory plans. The billed as "The Heart Breakers," by Hough EUROPEAN PLAN seating capacity would be about 1,600. The policy of will and Adams, with music by Orlob and Gldlon. Single, $1.00 per day up. the house be settled this week. Mr. Abrams has several propositions Two In a room, $9.00 per week up. under AMERICAN PLAN Continental Hotel consideration. SAN FRANCISCO Single, $12.00 per week up. Theatrical Headquarters Two In a room. $20.00 per week up. The General Film Co. of New York have By .1. K. MiCLELLAN. PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA bought out the Novelty Picture Co. of 8an VARIETY'S San Francisco Office. Francisco. when It Is In a more advanced stage. 908 Market St Mr. (Martin ("ort left town Immediately after the cere- ORPHELM Beck, ; gen. mgr. agent, mony. The Princess, dark since Pantages nipheum Circuit (.--Macart and Bradford, cjofed suc- his shows there, opened 25 with "pop" vaude- •sisiul. Their comedy sketch caught laughs Dad's Theatrical Hotel Thurston Hall, the affinity ville, booked by Toney Lubelskl. Mr. Lover- ihioughout. The "Miislkalglrls." a novel thosplan, goes into the limelight again at the PHILADELPHIA Ich and Mr. Plncus are behind the venture. mimical t.p«cl;ilty, went very well. Wynn and Empress thea- tre May L'8. Thurston hns been acting In Mr. Loverlch has had the lease of the Prin- .1. 'linings, very big. Henry Cllve and Mai the capacity of elevator boy In one of cess for a long time; Mr. Plncus Is associated siurKis. easiiy upheld the position. "The Lit- the hotels, Butler Is the son of Fred Butler, stage direc- up to a few days ago. he with Sam Harris In the Wigwam theatre, tle Stranger'' got through nicely. Bowers. when got Into a fight tor at the Alcazar. with one of the guests and was also the Columbia, the first-class combination Walt, is and < 'looker, discharged. again figured in the hit house here. class. The Five Armanis opened the show Sothcrn and Marlowe's second week in their "Smith'' Ih at the Columbia, and nic. ly. 11. il Fordo won out through his orig- John repertoire are drawing good business. Drew brings out the comedy as only he can Dale, inal man. i. r of working. " Eddie one of the vaudeville perform- do It. It Ih" a very neat little play. George Werner, who had to leave the stage ers who has been lucky enough to save fits The n. w i'. .it theatre was dedicated last a few years ago on account of falling health, money, and Invest In a ranch up In the fertile The last time that .Sherlock Holmes Valley, w«-fk Ly I-:. II Sotheru and Jullu Marlowe. was died In Los Angeles at one of the hospitals. Napa has sold out his valuable hold- play, d at the Alcazar theatre, In tli. mi.lst of building materials, Herbert Kel- The remains wore cremated last Wednesday. ings, and Is now looking around In the same etc., was < •>•>• and Effle Shannon i had the leading roles. locality for nacti .1 ih. l.iM- Hcene from "Romeo and He was optimistic up to the last, and never another Investment. Meanwhllo This time tin' leads arc being played •lull' i Half finish. .1 by Izetta gave up hope of Eddie has Invited his friends to a little ban- masonry, piles of mor- Jew.] recovery. tar an. all the and Sydney Ay.rs. The Alcazar regu- quet to celebrate the sale of his ranch. I otli-r untidy Impedimenta of lars lnlH.s "Wee Tiny Lavld :h>- builib'rs tra.b' furnished the setting. The Butler," who took Al. Watson, comedian and character actor aii.liiii.i' the part of "Mllly," Sherlock Holmes' office . .iii.xiHte.l of ii select few on the In- Is with the Jose Stock Co. at Ban Jose. AI The Premium theatre, which has been play- hoy Dave imw weighs In side of th.'iti iral matters In San the neighborhood was manager of the Novelty theatre, Francisco. of 200 pounds, Vallejo, ing "Yiddish" vaudeville, for the past few 'I'll, while a short two years ago, theatre will receive a further dedication for a' few weeks. No doubt he regrets his weeks, again changed Its policy to five-cent he would not halanco the scales at a 115. Young venture In Vaudeville, In the dry dock town. picture and vaudeville house. When antwering adverti»ement$ kindly mention VARIETY. VARIETY 25 ft THE "HEADLINERS" are STICKING CLOSE to WILL ROSSITER—HE GETS "HITS" CLEANING UP" ON THE ORPHEUM TIME WITH 3 OF WILL'S "HITS" st "CAROLINA RAG" "MAYBE YOU THINK I'M HAPPY" "SOME OF THESE DAYS First Time in New York in Two Years THIS WEEK, (May 29), ALHAMBRA 6 MUSIC SPILLERS NEXT WEEK,(June S),0RPHEUM, Brooklyn Direction. JAMES E. PLUNKETT The I. T. 8. E. (International Stage Em- and he helps the act. The Hawaiian Trio, tion of one gag, his act could pass on the are used. The Claytons did nicely with their ayees) gave a banquet to their members and with Toots Paka, ran all the others a close "small time." Yvette Rugel offered a singing singing, but the talk needs Improvements. ofculonal friends 24, at the California Cafe, race for chief honors. The string music was turn which hit a fair average. The girl fin- Pictures. ikland, at which George Webster, stage dl- good for several encores and Toot's Hula-hula ished with "My Hero," the most of which she GAYETY (John P. Eckhart, mgr). —The rtor at the Ye Liberty theatre, and a promi- dance added a good finish. Miss Paka went sang to the drummer while making "sheep's summer stock season here promises to bring nt T. M. A., acted ns toastmaster. Jack Just far enough to invite curiosity as to the eyes." The song is a bit too high class for results equal to those of the past three or four ley responded with a speech that was very limit In Hawaii and the beads looked the the girl's voice, and she could And a better seasons. Manager Eckhart has built up a proprlate. correct thing for the weather. Charles and one without much trouble. Lulzzl and Meller capable company for the work and the chorus Anna Glocker filled in the opening position did nicely with music and song, the act mov- of sixteen girls handle the numbers in good cleverly with their water and baton Juggling. ing along at good speed until the woman sang shape, the majority, if not all the girls being rORTOLA-LOUVRE (Herbert Meyerfeld, The pair have built up a dandy little novelty "Carrlslma." This haB been killed too many recruited from regular companies and ar« ).-- nr. ; Lester J. Fountain, amusement mgr. for an opening on any big bill. Lee White times In the "pop" houses for anyone to get familiar with their work. They average well i Maja, Spanish dancer; Tom McGuIre; Maud and George Perry scored with their singing anything out of It at this stage. The man Is up on appearance and activity. Two well- K'kwell; Tuxedo Duo; La Angellta. act. Lane and O'Donnell worked fast and an excellent musician, using harp and violin. worn burlesque bits served as llrst part and hard In their comedy acrobatic act, securing Dow and Dow put over the big laughing num- burlesque with an olio filling in between the good results with their efforts and the Three ber. The boys have not changed tholr act to pieces. Hazel Sanger Is featured In having Kscardos, closing the show, held nearly every- any extent, but they have some snappy talk the company numed for her, and in addition PHILADELPHIA one seated through their clean-cut acrobatic and a winning medley of parodies for a finish. to playing the principal female role, did a By GEORGE M. YOl'NO. work, the twisting and double figures bring- Raymond and Davis were added, and without "single" specialty, which Included three songs KEITH'S (H. T. Jordan, mgr.; agent. U. H. ing applause in generous quantities. The pic- a rehearsal went through nicely with some which Miss Sanger put over In good shape. ). —The bright spots In the week's bill were ture this week was the Wlnsor McCay moving winging and dancing. Pictures. Rose De Mar and Carrie Armstrong also led well distributed, that the whole show struck cartoon subject. It Is the best thing In the PALACK (Jules E. Aronson, mgr.; agent, numbers. Joe Rose did a "bit" In each of most an even balance, and for a hot weather moving picture line ever displayed here. H. Hart Mi Hugh). Show ran below the aver- the pieces and furnished his specialty of paro- tertalnment It held pretty close up to the VICTORIA (Jay Mastbaum. mgr.; agent, H. age. Les Henrys was the featured act and dies and some talk which he scored with. erage. The hardest sledding fell to the lot Hart McIIugh). — Mermalda was the featured won the principal honors. The four foreign- Johnny Fields, Joe Mills, Harry Armstrong. Frank Morrell, who was placed next to act this week and the diver must have been ers show nothing out of the ordinary In their Harry Wagner and Sam Jones also played >slng and followed the sketch of J. C. Nu- an object of envy for everyone in front who various styles of dancing, hut what Is given parts. The boxing shows held Wednesday nt, with sad results for the big tenor. Mor- watched her disporting in the tank of water. is well done. The Herculean Hrolhers offered and Friday evenings will be continued each n's singing saved him. He worked hard to Mermalda has not reached the Kellerman class a clean cut hand-to-hand balancing act, ex- week and have proved a big drawing card. *ke his talk gO over, but It wasn't the right yet, but the girl can swim and goes through ecuting their tricks cleanly and without stall- nd of an audience for the stuff he handed a routine of diving feats which look very well. ing. Neat dressing was also a mark in their GRAND O H. (VV. Dayton Wegefarth. mgr.; t and Frank found It pretty hard work It's a dandy act for the small time and a win- favor. Caroline Pulllam sang three songs in hooked direct ).-— The summer season of "pop" ildlng them. He can still hit the high places ner for the Market street throng. The honors pleasing voice. A better selection of numbers vaudeville began this week. "The Alpine th "that'" tenor voice and scored on this among the others were pretty well distributed. would help her. She follows the usual path Storm,' 'a rather pretentious scenic offering, ane. J. C. Nugent's sketch. "The Fquarer," Pierce and Dunham claimed a liberal amount of offering songs which have been done to was the feature act. The others were Klut- ted In nicely and for a quiet, talky bit of for their singing number. The boys may have death. Hums & Clarke did poorl£ with their Ing's Animals; Morris & Kramer; Monarch aylng, It won a high mark of credit. Nugent been In the minstrel ranks from the shaping talk. Hyron and Henson were also weak In Comedy Four; Waltlour Trio; pictures. a clever artist, knowing how to make his up of their act and the style adopted. Roth their talking. The woman does a Sis Hopkins K1.JOIT (Joseph I>< ugherty, mgr.; agent, IT. ints tell and Julo York Is a capable asslst- have pleasing voices, work in blackface and character, but the comedy efforts are forced H. O. ). — Final week of season here. De War's t. Another sketch, "Cousin Kitty," by Ed- dress the act In good shape. It makes a good and the man is of little help. Ben Hart Comedy Animal Circus; F.mmett Welch; Lee n Stevens and Tina Marshall, had the center number. Joe Opp, who has been playing In stalled most of the time he was on the stage, Heggs & Co.; Fred Watson; Hutler & LaMar; ot and found plenty of favor by reason of burlesque, offered a straight monolog with a attempting only a few tricks and most of them Great Zenot ; Dixie Serenaders; pictures. e varied bits Stevens welds together to make song to close. The latter is announced as an are borrowed. The comedy Is bad. Gest and LIHERTY (M. W. Taylor, mgr.; agent. Tay- combination of light entertainment. The Imitation of Bert Williams. It isn't, but Opp Gcst have a piano act which might be built lor & Kaufman). —Gertrude Deon Forbes & d Soldier Fiddlers drew down a big lump sends the song over. He has a line of talk Into something worth while, ns both are clever Co.; Great Henri Davis; Michael Draham & the honors with their quaint tunes and which he handles well, though it did not hit players. The man gives Imitations and an- Dog; Veronica & Hurlfalls: Cotter & Houlden; mlnlscences of war times. The veterans the mark. This was not his fault, however. nounces that they are correct, but falls to Whyte, Pelzer & White; pictures. ive augmented their "troupe" since the last Opp has cleaned up his talk considerably since" prove It. The woman, who makes a nice ap- WILLIAM PENN (Geo. Metzel, mgr; Fltz- sit. a grizzled warrior playing the "bones," graduating from burlesque. With the elimina- pearance, assists In two numbers. Two pianos patrlck Agency). F.asky's Plnnophlend Mln- FIFTH AVENUE Direction This Week (May 29) PAT CASEY The Master Piano DEIRO Accordeonist VICTORIA ROOF, TWO WEEKS, JUNE S -12 Management, MAX HART When answering advertisements kindly mention VARIETY. : " VARIETY BIG "RIOT" HITS THAT HAP TO HAPPEN-IT COULDN'T BE HELPED! 4 The New JEROME AND SCHWARTZ "Reno" Sent—The Best "Comic" They Hove Ever Written I'M GOING BACK TO RENO Male and Fsvnale Veroion-A Doisn of Bitty Jerome's Funniest Vsrsas-Each On* a Yall ! Sat to Jess Schwarts'o|BEST 'TUNE' ! 7J "Mary Went 'Round and Around and Around (WITH A BUMPTf, UMPTY-AY!) Fred Fischer and Alfred Bryan's One Big Smashing Summer Sons; Hit!— Sing It and You'll be Going "Around" Some Yourself! It's the Speed Limit ! » "Don't Wake Me Up, I Am Dreaming The Ballad Hit of 1911 -Growing Bigger and Bigger All the Time -Popularity Unparalleled! Orchestrations in YOUR Key -Slide Singers' Greatest Song il DAT LOVIN' 1! TOUCH! By LEWIS AND BENNETT. This is AL JOLSON'S Winter Garden Hit and All New York is Raving Over It-It's "A BEAR" -Sure BESIDES THESE 4 BIG GUARANTEED HIT8, I HAVE A GREAT BUNCH OF SPECIAL SONG8 FOR EVERY SORT OF ACT-ANY ONE OF WHICH WILL "MAKE" ANY SINGER SINGING SAME. CALL OR SEND IN WITH NOTE! RECENT PROGRAM AND YOUR CHOICE IS YOURS FOR THE ASKING NOTE! H *7 MUSIC NEW TORN CHICAGO TORONTO SHAPIRO, PUBLISHER Cor. Broadway an* 39th St. Brood Opera Haute Bide. 101 Yoaoe St. strels; Driscoll. Hall & Co.; Josephine Saxton; she was attacked by seasickness she would llcumiinn Trio, .lor Hardman; Lyllian Gwynn; try to think of the three days when Gaylor pirt urea. and Wlltse were headllner at the CohockBlnk - TR< >« \\ DKK< > iS-iiii M Dawson. mgr.). In Phllly. Summer stock hurlcsque anil Mllo, added fea- I r. ( n Kdwarrt Shambelan Is no longer connected JACK GOLDEN CHKSTM'T ST (Grant Laferty. mgr. ; with VARIETY" in any capacity. booked direct).- "Peaceful Valley," a comedy AND HIS COMPANY OF 30 PEOPLE drama made famous long ago by Sol Smith l.i'W Simmons, the veteran minstrel, for- Russell. wtiH revived liy the Orpheum Players. merly of Simmons and Whlte.^has Joined hands AT THE AMERICAN THEATRE, SAN FRANCISCD, INDEFINITE play was glv«'ii aide presentation was The and with Hilly Hnwers. who has been with the Beautiful Costumes—Clean Comedv wa fin I v it cei ve<|. Dumont stock minstrels for the past season. CARRP'K (Krank Howe. Jr.. mgr.). A The new act will play vaudeville, breaking in Diiiiiiiirr He i H' in i>f moving travel pictures un- this week at the Nixon. iler the direetlon of the International Amuse- ment company. In^an this week. Two shoWB PARK (V. G Nlxnn-Nlrdlinger. mgr agent. daily ale kj\.ii with a liheral offering of plc- direct).- -Reeds Lucille Hull Dogs; Insley ; t in • 8 C. K llrnwn ft Co.; James O'Lane; Those Four Girls; The Arabs; pictures. ASAKI I.i-a left hospit'il his BROS. AhK'i' the minus ap- NIXON (F C. Nixon-Nirdlinger. mgr. ; pendix, luit In good health, following the agent, direct) Kd Est us: Simmons t Hovv- - operation Aiii_ < r will take a long rest be- ers; Ten Merry Youngsters; "Original Al Rlpon ; Mullen Novelty Jugglers and Roller Skaters" fore stalling nu another tour of the Orpheum ft '"oogan; The Maltons; pictures ( 'ircuit. ( F. Nixon- Nlrdl ingei mgr. STANDARD G ; THIS WEEK, (May 20), HAMMERSTEIN'S Directiot, PAT. CASEY Agency agent, direct). 1-3, Trnnsfleld Sisters Cleat Harries; Helle Jeannette; .Toe Mitt h. II (Mitchell ft Uultni) is preparing pictures. ( F. Nixon-Nlrdllnger brey; Lnzarro Trio; Julia Romalne ft Co.; agent, Chas J. Kraus) -1-3. to sail lor lii.s annual visit to Carlsbad He PEOPLES G mgr. ; Great Kenncy; agent, direct). 1-3, Beyers ft Standard Trio; Emnline; May; pic- "Cage of Death"; will jirobably sail fi for Hamburg. Harry Hudd Hetty May & Lew Ward; Electric Com- lures. Rosenthal Is selling whiskey In the south: Irma; Roland Carter & Co ; Musical Klelses; edy Four. The Peloqulns; pictures. (Kaufman ft Miller, mgrs.; agents. IRIS (M. J Hill Hart Is married and bonked for a run nt GIRARD Walsh, mgr ; agent, ('has J. COHOCKSINK (A. J. Pattoti. mgr; agent, Taylor ft Kaufman ).- — ! -3. Pletro; Jennings ft Kraus). — 1-3. Annie ft Pearson his farm at Herlin. N .1 , and Tom Grady Is Harris; Her- here rooling tor tin- Phillies and Athletics to Nlxon-Nirdllngcn -Forsytlie & Povah; pic- Renfrew; Keith ft Kernan; Great Alferetta; bert's Dogs; Tom Howard ft Co.; Strength win the pennants, so Mitchell must go alone tures. pictures. Bros this year He marly had Freddie Zelsse for PLAZA Chas E. Oelschlager. mgr.; agent, DIXIE (I) Labell, mgr; agents. Taylor ft BROAD ST CASINO (Mr Jacobs, mgr; a companion H Hart McHugh) —Steele & McMastcrs: Harry Kaufman). — 1-3. Huber's Hears; Gladstoac ft ngent, Chas J Krausi 1-3. Sasha Gordieti; Fields; V'lda & Hawley; Lang & May; Yacklay Talmage; Beech & May; "Doc" Holland; pic- "The Lion ft the Lamb"; Eleanor Cameron ft. Hunnell. tures. CRYSTAL PALACE ( D. John Fckert. formerly of parall- Bayllnson. mgr.; Kckcrt and agents. n GREAT NORTHERN (M. Greenwald, mgr.; GEM (Morris & Ancke, mgrs.; Tay- gents, Stein A Leonard » -Emllle els. Ib breaking in a new act called "Love by Egamar; agent. H. Hart McHugh). — 1-3, Nlcodemus ft lor & Kaufman). — 1-3, Gllssandos; Madame Roth-Rosso Co.; Brixton Wireless," a musical comedy. Mova Williams, A Brixton; The Du- York; The Bramsons; John Tucker; John Eck- Rlre; Alleta; pictures. monts; Irene LaThorne; - last season with the "Rentz-Santley" Co., and The Duball Trio ert A Co. MANHEIM (Fuhrman Bros, mgrs; agents. Tlllle Slgulm. Ave ponies are In the act. Dart McHugh Is GLOBE (Ben Israel, mgr.; agent, H. Bart Taylor A Kaufman). — 1-S, Marlon Bros.; Burns GRAND (C. M. Rappoport, mgr.; agents, booking it. McHugh). — 1-3. Tyler Bros.; Bell A Mayo; & Cole; Flnnerty; pictures. Stein A Leonard).— Omar; Rpangler A Mont- Martell Duo; Fred Banford. COLONIAL (F. Wolfe, mgr; agents, Tay- gomery; Irene LaThorne; Bert A Flor Jack- Thurman Sullivan, treasurer at the Lyric LINCOLN (Dan Bader. mgr.; agent. H. lor A Kaufman). —The Morrises; Corrlgan A son; Roth-Ross Co.; Gray A Travis. theatre, a Shubert house, Is announcing the nart 1-3, McHugh). — Hedder A 8on ; DeVerne Vivian; Burns' Animals; Smith A Young; pic- COLISEUM (M. A. Benn. mgr.; agents. arrival of a boy weighing 13 1-2 pounds. A Van; Arman A Arman. tures. Stein A Leonard). —Vento A Vento; AIM John- Mother and child are doing well and Thurman AUDITORIUM (W. C. Herchenrelder, mgr.; OBRMANTOWN (Walter Stuemflg. mgr.; son; New York Comedy Four; The Claytons; Is wearing the big smile. agent, H. Bart McHugh). — 1-3. Hawley A Mur- agent, Chas. J. Kraus). — 1-3, Benson A La- Frank A Sadie Harrlgan ray; Lew Welford; Careno Trio. Mar; Nelson Kids; Tojettl; Harry Chunk; CRYSTAL PALACE, 7TH ST. (S~ Morris, Annie Wiltse sailed for London on Wednes- FOREPAUOH'S (Miller Kaufman, Girl. mgr.; A mgrs ; Aza Cummlng's Aeroplane agents. Stein A Leonard). —Edith May- day, to be gone for two months. She said If agents, Taylor A Kaufman). —Wilson A Au- MODEL THEATRE (Mr. Mankoff, mgr; Savoy Trio. 80ME SUMMER 80NC WRITE RIOHT AWAY ff In The Sunnv Summer Time" Published by BREWER & CUN8KY, San Franc 1SCO REHOVES X. far famed SUPERFLUOUS BAZIN'S DEPILATORY POWDER HAIR Simple Directions with Each Bottle. ALL TOILET COUNTERS OR flAILED IN SEALED PACKAUES, 30 CENTS. HALL & RUCKEL, New York City —; VARIETY V HURTIG & SEAMON'S MUSIC HALL, THIS WEEK (May 29) I will give $5000 for a new MUtlion ALVIN y>u long, loan, skinny boy with tho sweot voice, when aro we going THE GREAT SAM EDWARDS, to Europe T FOR OPEN TIME. Address _ ,_ E IVIAIM O CHRI8 JAGO or WALTER PLIMMER, Gaiety Theatre Building, New York. DUDE AMON Wilfred Clarke KELLY AND DAVIS Direction Max Hart "ASSASSINATORS OF THE BLUES tt HARRISON SISTERS DEAS, REED and DEAS "BANJO GIRLS" Some Singing Some Comedy Some Clothes OPEN TIME NOV. 1st Direction, H. TREFFURT (Pat Casey Agency) OUR CLAII RAWSON and CLARE GEORGE E. GARDEN WORLD'S GREATEST XYLOPHONIST IN "KIDS OF YESTERDAY" (A delightful story of youth) IRVING COOPER, Business Representative Exclusive Management, CHRIS O. BROWN Smith (8hubert). George W. Magee (Grand large delegation of Boston musicians Jour- BEACON (Jacob Laurie, mgr.; agent, Na- FAIRIIILL PALACE (C. Btangel, mgr. A R. P. Janette (Globe), A. L. attend the wedding tional). —Joaeph Peaae; Fox ft Shea; Mae Opera House), agenta, 8teln A Leonard).—Marple Trio; neyed to New York to Levering (Boston), Lindsay Morlaon (Majea- there of Victoria Knelsel, the 18-year-old Naah; F. K. Evana; Bostwlck ft Randolph; Brandt & Larano. tlc), Ralph L. Ripley (Gaiety), A. M. Sheehan daughter of Frank Knelsel, former concert Miller ft Brown; Goodwin ft Jolly; Elisabeth ALEXANDER (Geo. Alexander, mgr.; (Tremont), Frank P. Stone (Auatln ft Stone), master of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, to Allen; pictures. agenta, Stein ft Leonard).—Elale Sunner; Lane Na- A. L. Wilbur (Majestic), Joseph Mack (Hub). William Wellekc. the 'cellist at the Knelsel PASTIME (Frank Allen, mgr.; agent, ft Howard; Brandt ft Larano; Jack Croaa; Albert Brackett, Laurence J. McCarty and tional). —Lee J. Klein; Harry Rose; William J. Harrlty' ft Kenney. home on West 84th street, Monday. H. Smith; Grace Martin; pictures. V. J. Morris (Orpheum). All returned to Boa- MAJESTIC, Camden (Wm. Feltz. mgr.; ton for the evening performance. at Revere Beach, was OLD SOUTH (Nat Burgees, mgr.; agent, agenta, Stein ft Leonard). —Lottie Mack; Han- The old Steeplechase, Harrlgan; raided by local police officers and thirteen men National). —Julia Gray; Tereae Miller; Bill ley ft Murray; Frank ft Sadie Nellie Gertrude M. Qulmby, the atage-atruck Baok were arrested for gambling. It Is situated Jonea; Lorlng ft Peters; Winn Shaw; Omar; Vento ft Vento; Spangler ft Montgom- Bay Girl, who waa brought back from New directly In the rear of the Metropolitan police Mitchell ft Co.; Blount ft Shaw; Jack Kraft; ery. York laat week, haa been placed In the hands atation. pictures. WASHINGTON (Nat Burgess, mgr.; agent, of a guardian appointed by the Probate Court Christine Nellsen took the prima donna National). —Irving Joy; The Dancing Oullettes; BOSTON Parlse; Bonnie MUla; Evana, Emlta ft role In the "Kiss Waltz" at the Shubert, 27. Joe ST. LOUIS By J. GOOLTZ. She was originally cast for this part, but was Evana; Prevett ft Merrill; Raymond ft Elliott; plcturea 80 Summer Street. prevented from playing it through Illness. Clayton ft Lennle; (Frank Wood- By FRANK E. ANFBNOEB. KEITH'S (Harry E. Guatln, mgr.; agent, OLYMPIA, South Boaton FOREST PARK HIGHLANDS (D. B. Rua- ward, mgr.; agent, National). —Aurlmenna; U. B. O.). —Good aummer bill. Monday night ORPHEUM (V. J. Morris, mgr.; agent. aell, mgr.). —Bonlta ft Co.; Andy Rice; Rosa The Roberta; J. Mackley; Stuart ft Foley; was too warm to awaken any great amount of Loew). —Benderson ft Thomas; Marriott & Roma; Frevoll; Crotton Bros.; Cavallo's Band. plcturea. enthusiasm. Attendance suffered. Ryan-Rltch- Trovato; Eddie Rowley; Cooke ft Johnson; DELMAR GARDEN (Dan 8. vFishell, mgr.). Jamaica Plain (J. Levey, mgr.; fleld Co., big laugh; Myers, Warren ft Lyons, Eldon ft Clifton; Dick & Alice McAvoy; Elton SUPREME, Sophie Brandt, In "Princess Chic," opened Vine; — good; Little Billy, good; Hill, Cherry ft Hill, Polo Troupe; Two Loews; Alton & Arllss; agent, National). —H. Lorleberg; Dave the opera aeaaon. Ann Taaker, Mark Smith, Aurlmenna; Roberts; pictures. fine. Aerial Smiths, Immense; Frankle Car- Muller & Muller; Moore & Harrison; "Lobster The Luclle Saunders, J. P. McSweeney are promt* (J. E. Commerford. penter; Jere Grady ft Co., good; Gautemalan Party"; Cutler & Heagney; pictures. BOWDOIN SQUARE nent In an excellent cast. Edward P. Tern- mgr.; agent, National). — "Girl of Mystery"; Mlramba Band, pleased; Carle Stowe, good; HUB (Joseph Mack, mgr.; agent, Fred pie Is the stage manager. Amlots; Savaata Pauline Walsh, pretty costumes, pleased; pic- Mardo).—Nine Crazy Kids; Blllle Elliott; Mae Clark; Rosalee Sisters; SUBURBAN (Oppenhelmer Bros., mgra).— tures. Prof. Dodd; The Alohikeas; Jessie Lewis; pic- Co.; George Moore; plcturea. Amelia Bingham began her annual engage- Lothrop, PARK (W. D. Andreas, mgr.; K. ft E.). tures. HOWARD ATHENEUM (G. E. ment at Suburban Garden In "The Triumph of Phil ft Ed. Kelley). Bur- "The Commuters." Last week's cool weather SCENIC, East Boston (George Copeland, mgr.; agent, Hunt — an Empress," Its premiere. The play Is by brought the attendance up to the top notch. mgr.; agent, Fred Mardo). —Grimm & Satch- leaque, "Gaiety Glrla" Houae bill: Vlaochl Theodore Kramer. week. Broa. ; LaFoye ft Touhey; Hall ft Pray Doug- Now In the 16th el! ; The Alohikeas; Sam Edwards; pictures. END HEIGHTS. William Jossey Dally; Great WEST — TREMONT (John B. Schoefell, mgr.; K. ft GAIETY (Ralph Ripley, mgr.; agent, Fred las; Scotty Provan; Dally ft The Stock, In "The Lion and the Mouse." — pictures. E.). "The Red Rose," with Valeaka Suratt. Mardo). —Turner Bros.; The Georgia Trio; Bernett; SHUBERT (Melville Stolts, mgr.; Shubert). Is without a CASTLE SQUARE (John Craig, mgr.; agent, Opened to a good house. Boston Don & LaVan ; John Martin; pictures. Holding the downtown field alone this week, Missis- — real aummer show. If prices are made right, WALNUT, Woburn (John Finn, mgr.; agent, direct). —Stock "The Gentleman From the Shubert offers aa a farewell attraction the this show might hold for the summer. Fred Mardo). —Terry Twins; Rose Reading; sippi." Joseph Sheehan Opera Company In "Carmen." (Lindsay Morlson, mgr.; agent, SHUBERT (E. D. Smith, mgr.; Shubert).— Grimm ft Satchell; Ben Pierce; Eddie Badger; MAJESTIC MANNION'S—The announced bill Is Flor- Stock, Warrens of Virginia." "The Kiss Waltz." Business fair. 3d week. pictures. direct).— "The ence Lorraine, Edgar Dudley ft Co.; Rudolph COLONIAL (Thomas Lothian, mgr.; K. ft — ORPHEUM. Quincy (T. M. Murray, mgr.; ft Lena; Unldlne Andrews; Bush ft Peyser; E.). "Dr. De Luxe," with Ralph Herz; fair agent, Fred Mardo). — Allen ft Arnold; Georgle Sadie Coleman. attendance. Hazzard; Earle Jerome; Bel Canto Trio; Car- Boston theatre managers had their turn at men; Gertie Carlyle; pictures. an outing last Friday. The occasion was the Daniel Cahan, former treasurer of the Gar- Fred Mardo has added to his string, "The NIPMUC PARK (Fred Mardo. mgr.). -Budd spring excursion of the association. It took rlck, one of the original employees of this Pier," at Old Orchard. Me. The house la to & Claire; Blsceuuz; Ward & Raymond; Eretto the form of an auto trip. They met at the Shubert house here, and late treasurer of "The open the latter part of June. Bros.; pictures. Tremont theatre and Journeyed by auto to Midnight Sons." died at his home, 88 N. 64th PALACE (I. H. Mnsher. mgr; agent, Na- Manchester, then stopped at the Masconomo, street, New York, late last week, according to Mayor Fitzgerald has suspended the license tional). —Doralne Sisters; F. J. O'Brien; Jack owned by John B. Schoefell. manager of the a message received by friends here. of Mechanics Building for this week on ac- Symonds; Moore Comedy Co. ; Wilson & Tremont. A return was made to Wlnthrop, count of an Infraction of the building laws. Oumby; Chief Wolf Wanna; Ruby Mack; where the annual dinner was served at the The theatre at Olive and Jefferson streets It Is claimed by the Mayor's office that the Browning ft West; Brown & Sheftall; Alice Point Shirley Club. Charles J. Rich presided begins to look like a likelihood, a $60,000 com- laws were violated during the "World In Bos- Goodwin; Sanders & Winters; Murphy & Too- at the dinner. Others present were John B. pany having been formed last week. The In- ton" exposition. A hearing will be given on mcy; Symonds & Arnold; Jack Taft; Richard Schoefell (Tremont), William D. Andreas corporators are E. Harry Pipe. T. J. Scott, the matter the latter part of next week. McDonald; pictures. (Park), Thomas B. Lothian (Colonial), E. D. W. J. Rae, F. X. Dooley and E. C. Pipe. E. ANOTHER VICTORY for VOD'VIL -"The Girl With the Beautiful Arms" MAUD OPENS SHEA'S BUFFALO, JUNE 19th Will Sing WILL ROSSITER'S "HITS" and be Personal Direction CASET the "SENSATION" of the YEAR !! JENIE JACOBS AGENCY) When answering advertisement* kindly mention VARIETY. — — ;; ; 28 VARIETY - , i . - Undisputed Past Masters of Negro Comedy ANDERSON-GOINES Direction, DIAN JAMES L PLUNKEn THE CROMWELLS' Pictorial Report No, 10 ccc < — Willa Holt Wakefield IN T#£&'3 Sam Chip and Mary Marble in Vaudeville Direction JOHN W. DUNNE THE CROMWELLS, Novelty. Skillful. Jmolino m. Wufcrmit Permanent Address, care VARIETY, New York SUMMER SUBSCRIPTION $1 VARIETY will be sent postpaid to any address In the I'nlted States nr Canada for June, BANJOPHIENDS July and August for one dollar. 8INOER8, DANCBR8 AND EXPERTS ON THE BANJO Special Peature with the Geo. Evans Mlnatrela CHAS. CB08SMAN, Mgr. H. Pipe built and la operating the Delmar at each other. The police force was called about forty miles, but finally arrived with a Falling In line with the J. D. Williams theatre, here. and Anally quieted things. He characterised nicely sun-burned nose. houses (continuous pictures), the Alhambra the affair as "a house divided against Itself." haa discarded its half-vaudeville program. This course was advisable owing to The Frlara Frolic here S. The Columbia Park Boy Scouts an organisa- deemed Joseph Frits, who murdered John Murphy, tion of youngsters from California, who have the strenuous opposition of the continuous Pathfinder pictures allowing the course of a stage manager of the Orpheum. 8t. Paul, at been used around the country in helping or- showa three-day endurance run of the Missouri Auto West End Park last year, haa been released on ganize the Boy Scout movements, are quar- OPERA HOUSE (Melbourne).—"A Night at Association through the Osarka are a feature bond. — — tered on the Million Dollar Pier. The boys, Maxim's," given by the Pergoff troupe of features at a local moving picture house this week. forty In number, comprise a very good band, Jugglers, big feature here. Other new BALTIMORE and they give concerts dally, but their forte are the Zanpella'a equilibrists; and Eunice A build pyramids, Zeno, musicians; Irving Sayles Is also here. By ABTHUB L. BOBB. Is along athletic lines They presentations of Zouave drilling and fast GAIETY (Melbourne). Nothing remarkable CINCINNATI. FORD'S (Charlef B. Ford, mgr.; K. A E.).— give — gun drilling without command. They do their here at present. Starr A Leslie, club Jugglers, HESS. Aborn Opera Co., to good houses By HABBT stunts In the Hippodrome building, which hit. Others hold over. EMPRESS (H. E. Robinson, mgr.; rehearsal NEW THEATRE (C. E. Whltehurst, pres. F. Beerbower, mgr.; agent, Felber opened the seaaon with a vaudeville show Sunday 10). —Russell A Smith Minstrels, fea- A Shea; At Newcastle, the Dlx A Blake people have excellent; Hammond A rehearsal Monday 10). Good business. Eva Monday. tured; Howard Trio, — a fairly strong bill headed by Haasan, the Forrester, clever; Frank Melsel, very fine; Cora Allen A Co., mystified; Great Bergeron, excel- The new ball room, Just completed at the Egyptian magician. Robert Simpson, excellent; Lew Orth A lent; Lester A Kellett, big hit; Seymour, A Steeplechase Pier, waa opened to the public Lillian, laughable. Shench A Seymour, good; Nichols A Croix, Day. Music is being furnished by Brennan's National Entertainers commenced (Harry Hart, mgr.; agent. Con- well liked; Thomas Cutty, weak; Thomas Memorial AMERICAN D'Avlne and his Boston band, which organi- their first opposition In Hobart two weeks ago. Monday 9). Frances Rich, clever. solidated; rehearsal — zation feature on the Million Dollar Though the company waa not particularly McNeil; Turner A Olyndon; ACADEMY (Harry Henkle, mgr.; agent, was a Wood; Loralne during April. strong, the Potter-Hartwell Trio and the Mu- Ray. Nlxon-Nlrdlinger; rehearsal Monday 10). Fair Pier Bert Weston; Ray, Till A — sical Gardners drew a big house. Both these (Walter Draper, bualneas. Vynos, clever; Ray Dooley A Min- ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN Woltz's •'Thriller," the roller coaster oppo- acts were a huge success. secy.). Cincinnati Summer Orchestra, strels, liked; Ursona, fair; Strlclln's Animals, —The the Million Dollar Pier, certainly lived under the leadership of Carl Bernthaler, be- clever; Wilson A Hayes, good; Bond Morse, site up to Its name. It has five or six rapid The secession of J. C. Bain from the Bren- a season's engagement at this garden. liked. gan descents which fairly take one'a breath away. nan house has meant considerable chaos. mostly soloists of the Sym- VICTORIA (C. B. Lewis, mgr; agent. Loew; The players are During Bain's management nearly all con- members of the or- rehearsal Monday 10). Good crowds. Camer- The highest point attained la 90 feet. phony Orchestra. The — tracts, Australian and foreign, were made In chestra show a lack of familiarity of the con- onl, excellent; Helen Plngree A Co., good; Dan Morris Url, Jos. Gaitea' right hand man, was his name. As It now stands, Bain has secured ductor's methods The selections are entirely Harrington, excellent; Kit Karson, clever; down for the week end. He left here for several standard Australian acts, which are too heavy for summer concerta During the Gould Sisters, passed. Chicago, where he Is Interested In a new playing opposition time and will continue to week Fred Wels rendered a cornet aolo; Aug- ELECTRIC PARK (A. Fennemann, mgr.; theatrical venture. Mr. Galtes' wife Is con- book up all available talent. Despite the up- ust Rodeman, flute solo, and Max Schults, a agent, Morris A Loew; rehearsal Monday 12). valescing from a severe attack of diphtheria. heaval the National people have been par- violin aolo. —Jean Alwyn, excellent; {Msters Gasch, liked; Richardson A Montrose,' amused; American He will sail with her shortly for Europe. ticularly busy. James Brennan, the governing director, is In England for a of acts. Trumpeters, excellent; Danals Bros., good; book Within three a atrlng of vaude- Standlsh Sisters, clever. months big NEW ORLEANS AUSTRALIA ville artists will be on their way over. In the By O. M. SAMUEL. meantime, Bain is filling the opposition time C. BBENNAN. By MARTIN with the best available Australian talent and SPANISH FORT (Jules Blstes, mgr.; agent, 11 Park Street, Sydney. ATLANTIC CITY also a lot which should have been turned out W. V. M. A.). —Twenty thouaand people attend- April 24. to grass years ago. The majority of the Bain ed the opening Sunday. The famed reaort has By I. B. PULASKI. "Our Miss Glbbs." at the Theatre Royal, bookings are at excess figures, these being been rehabilitated by the local traction com- YOUNG'S PIER (Jack D. Flynn. mgr.; has exceeded by far all previous records, up- offered as Inducement to win them over. pany at a cost of $250,000. Vaudeville acts agent, U. B. O.).—Trixle Frlgansa. hit; "High wards of 216 performances being recorded to A subsequent view would make It appear that appeared were Aldo A Mitchell; Buford, Ben- Life in Jail," very big; Art Bowen, very date, and there is every indication of the there Is a big bump coming for somebody. nett A Buford; Balsdel de la Fuente Orchestra good; Roslna Zaleska A Co.. excellent acting; musical comedy running for some considerable Brennan unquestionably can, and will, supplied music. Osaka Troupe Japs, excellent; Kimball A time. put up a strong opposition, WEST END PARK (Jules Blstes, mgr.; Donovan, well liked; Du Callon, very clever; and may be depended upon to fill his houses with foreign acta as agent. W. V. M. A.). —Louis Granat, scored; Twin Andersons, good. ADELPHI.—"Bad Girl of the Family" still draw cards, ft Australian audiencea can find Wilson A Wilson, well received; Guerro A Car- SAVOY (Harry Brown, mgr; agent, Louis drawing big crowds. fresh faces regularly, the old favorites must men, liked Immensely; Thelssen's Dogs, pop- Wesley).—Estelle Wordette A Co.. well liked; MAJESTY'S.— "Jack and the Bean- HER gradually disappear. Given any strong sup- ular. Sullivan A Pasquelena A Co., very good; W. stalk" pantomime 'drawing capacity; Pantzer port Bain will also Import acts so that the LYRIC (L. E. Sawyer, mgr.; agent, Chaa. E. Whittle, went big; Telegraph Four, well Trio and the Doherty Sisters, vaudeville hits. tight has only begun. Hodklns; rehearsal Sunday 10). —Vaudeville liked; Hoey A Mosar. very good; George Gar- Support good; book weak. Just again at the Lyric, musical comedy having den, scored; Chas. Grlsse Trio, clever; Goyt LYCEUM. —"Woman In the Case"; business Charlie Barnold Is resting at the failed. Alvlno & Rlalton, opened, found fa- Trio, clever; Hyland A Farmer. good. Katoomba, well-known N. S. W. mountain resort. The vor; Holland A McClay, applause; Raymond A STEEPLECHA8E PIER (E. Morgan A W. TIVOLI (Sydney). R. A. Roberts, the Eng- — act Is a terrific hit in New Zealand. Kaymond, scored; Wolfor's Dogs, closed. H. Fennan, mgrs.). — Pictures; Pavilion of Fun. lish protean actor, one of the most effective GREENWALL (Arthur B. Leopold, mgr.; MILLION DOLLAR PIER (J. L. Young A acts ever here. He is drawing big houses. rehearsal, Sunday 10). BANGOR, ME. agent, B. J. Williams; Kennedy Crossan, mgrs. ; agent, Joa Dawson Peggy Pryde, returning after eight years, is BIJOU (Stephen Bogrett, mgr.; agent, U. Excellent show. Rose Nayon's Cockatoos, pre- direct). —Newell 8hevett Trio; Prof. Lewis' going well; Black A White, female acrobats, ; reheitsal and tentious; Fields and La Adalla, splendidly; Circus; Merry A Anderson; Emma Lindsay; neat; Leipzig, card manipulator, the cleverest B O. Monday Thursday 10.30). —29-31, Savoy Savoy, pleased; Montgomery Charlotte Duncan, pleased; Al Monle, applause; Tom Heffron. ever seen In Australia; usual holdovers com- A Duo, fair; Seven Russells, featured; 1-3. Iva Donnette, hit. CRITERION (J. Child A C. Daly, mgrs.).— plete. St. MAJESTIC (L. E. 8awyer, mgr). —Lyric Pictures. John A Macracken; Leavltt A Dunsmore; NATIONAL.—De Vllllers, Illusionist, reve- Adams Mack. Musical Comedy Co. STEEL PIER (J. Bothwell, mgr.).—Pictures. lation here Harland A Rolllnson, comedy mu- A OPERA HOUSE (Frank A. Owen, mgr.).— VICTOR (Leopold Levy, mgr.). —Victor Com- APOLLO (Fred E. Moore, mgr.; agent, K. sicians, return visit, same act, good; Hanco, Stock. edy Co. A B. ).—!». "Frlara' Frolic"; 2-8. Chauncey the Great, a real clever handcuff expert. Oth- Two Bills show June 1; Ringllng Bros. 9. Olcott. in "Barry of Ballymore." ers here: Armstrong A Verne; Verne Bros.; James J. Corcoran has taken a five-year Joe Gilbert; Kittle Quinn A Queenle Paul. HOWARD. lease of Dukate's theatre, BUoxl, Miss. Maurice Shapiro motored down on Sunday The Standard has a compact vaudeville with his wife and son In the same good-look- show, although nothing remarkably brilliant BUFFALO, N. Y. At the opera house in Bogafalla, La., occu- ing speed wagon that was wrecked during the Is shown. A special feature Is made of a SHEA'S (M. Shea, mgr.; agent, U. B. O. pants of the balcony engaged in combat with chauffeur's Joy ride here about a month ago. shadowgraph drama, "The Satyr and the rehearsal 10). —Josle Heather, hit; Mrs. Gene those of the orchestra, hurling many missiles Maurice managed to lose the regular way by Siren." Business fair. Hughes A Co., excellent; Diamond A Nelson, A Whole Vaudeville RIGOLETTO Show in Themselves THI8 WEEK (May 29) ALHAMBRA SAILINC JUNE 24th Whtn anicering atttrUtmtntt Mitfly mention VARIETY. — VARIETY 29 IN IN ! In "The DAVIS and POLAK Baseball Fiends" NOW PLAYING UNITED TIME Direction, GENE HUGHES HITS COUNT THAT'S U8-8EE IT New York HARRY TATE'S Co. England Lambert * Williams Australia "SONCt AND SMILES" MOTORING Playing the Loew Time Direction of JOE SCHENCK FISHING, Africa The Great Snook Handcuff Manipulator—NOT KING IVI Playing Bert Levey Circuit Late of the Original Oklto Family. BESSIE WYNN Direction BERT LEVEY. Jmm Jactfci IN VAUDEVILLE Rem Brandt Ptt Catty Next Week (June 5) Fifth Avenue Direction. JO PAIGE SMITH JEAN IRWIN fine; Three White Kuhni, pleased; Two Pucks, Co., very good; Mack A Orth, good; Dlero, JAMESTOWN, N. Y. STEPHENS good; The Langdons, good; Four Regale A tremendous; Hopkins A Axtelle. scored; Marie LYRIC (H. A. Deardourff, mgr. ; agent, Gus IN VAUDEVILLE Dorians, pleased. A Billy Hart, nicely; Lillian Ashley, hit; Sun; rehearsal 10). —Sherman-DeForest Co., LYRIC—Stock, to capacity. Kremka Bros., fair; Laurent Trio, well re- laughing hit; 'Varsity Four, pleased; Jane TECK.—Stock, fair business. ceived. Dara A Co., good; The Brlnkleys, satisfactory; STAR. —Stock, usual business. MILES (C. W. Porter, mgr.; agent. T. N. Jack Greno, clever. LAFAYETTE.—"High Rollers." C. ; rehearsal Monday 10). —Mrs. Dr. Munyon, CELERON (James J. Waters, mgr.). —Stock GARDEN.—"Runaway Girls." GEE. below expectations; Lyric Quartet, good; De- opera, excellent. fair; Co.. JULIAN vlne A Williams, Jack Harlow A fair; "Auto Girls," fair; Hanlon, Dean A Kearney Speedy, high diver, appeared at BITTE, MONT. Hanlon, funny. Celeron Park as free attraction for opening EMPIRE (Art B. Sosman. mgr. ; agent, LYCEUM (Charles Warner, mgr.). —Stock. week. Fischer; rehearsal, Sunday 11). —Week 21, DETROIT (Harry Parent, mgr.). —Aborn *"» pleasing; Henny, Pardy S. Holmes, Beck * Co. Robinson's circus, 3. DYER Opera John June good; Art Rosman, pleasing; La Bopelne Trio, GAYETY (John Ward, mgr.).—"Cracker A LAUGH A SECOND went big. Jacks." Celeron Park opened for the season May 27. ORION (W. J. Swartc. mgr.). —Pictures. AVENUE (Frank Drew, mgr.).— "Colonial There are several Innovations this season. ORPHEUM (Chas. Franklin, mgr.).—Pic- Belles." The Immense dance hall has been leased for tures. June 2, Hagenbauk Wallace circus. roller rink purposes. The theatre, which Is CORNALLA and WILBUR ALCAZAR (B. Stone, mgr.). —Pictures. the largest park playhouse In the country, Is IMPERIAL (P. Noble, mgr.).—Pictures. DUBUQUE, IA. offering opera by the Carleton Opera Com- NICKELODEON (J. James, mgr.).—Plc- Liberates Band and Grand Opera Concert pany, replacing the vaudeville formerly turea 8. ADELSTYNE. company of ninety musicians and vocalists played. will appear at Union Park, a week, beginning LAWRENCE T. BERLINER. COLUMBUS, O. June 4. Jake Rosenthal, manager of the Park KEITH'S (W. W. Prosser. mgr.; agent. U. theatre, will begin vaudeville at that resort LEWISTON, ME. B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10). —Kalma A La after the engagement of the band, playing MUSIC HALL (A. P. Bibber, mgr.; agent. Farlon, amusing; Nowaka, good; "Ye Olde four acts for full week, beginning with Sun- U. B. O. ; rehearsal Monday and Thursday 11). Home Cholre," pleasing; Geo. H. Reeves, well day matinee. — 29-1, Leavltt & Dunsmorc, good; St. John A liked; Los Montforts, daring. Mccracken, excellent; Adams A Mack, roar. COLUMBUS (Thompson Bros., mgrs.). —Mu- Jake Rosenthal's Alrdome opened 28 with HORACE F. GOODWIN. sical Comedy; stock the Harvey stock company (western), J. S. PRINCESS (Hart Bros., mgrs.). —Musical Garslde, manager. This organization played LOS ANGELES. comedy; stock. the same theatre last summer for twenty-two OKPHEUM (Martin Beck. gen. mgr.; agent, OLENTANGY PARK (J. W. Dusenberry. weeks. direct; rehearsal Monday 10). —Week 22, Bert mgr.). —Great Carver Shows, with Diving Coote A Co., big laugh producer; Arthur Dea- Hones. The Majestic recently closed a successful gon. big; Melnottc Twins and Clay Smith, THEATER. —Stubbs-Wilson Players present season of vaudeville. very good; Goleman's Dogs and Cats, enter- "The Girl I Left Behind Me." taining. Holdovers: "The Suspect"; Taylor, Jack and Joe went up, you know, INDIANOLA PARK (C. E. Miles, mgr.).— ERIE, PA. Kranz A White; Selblt's Paintings and Bedlnl To call on the United; Cirlclllos Band. Theatre: B. M. Garfield WALDAMEER PARK (E. H. Suerken. thea- A \rthur. Jack came down with forty weeks Musical Comedy Stock Co. Special mention tre mgr.; agent, direct). —Musical comedy, LOS ANGELES (E. J. Donnellan, mgr.; And Joe Is sure delighted due O'Connor, Hgent, C. O. Brown; rehearsal Monday 11). Emmett Gladys Bush, Florence "Boyhood Days," wont good. ("Forty" sounds better than "week and a Berry, Mollle Palmer and Alice Kramer. Week 22. Robert Hodge A Co.. good; Grace half.) The John Robinson Circus here 2. J. F. DeMar, winsome; Hoefler Cycling Trio, fair; Ira A. Miller, the last of four managers of Donalson, a former Erie boy, is the general Moran A Moran, pleasing; Zeno A Mandell, THIS WEEK (Mnv t'J) SOME HIT with the Grand In as many weeks, has returned to press agent of the show, and is making good funny; Ballerlnl's Dogs, Interesting. BAILEY A AUSTINS VAUDEVILLE SHOW New York. The house will play moving pic- in that capacity. PANTAGES (Carl Walker, mgr.; agent, di- tures only during the summer. rect; rehearsal Monday 11). Week 22, Her- — HOPKINS (Levin Simons, mgr.; agents. 8. "LITTLE CHARLEY." Pryors Band. 1. man Lleb, big; Halligan A Ward, comical; MAJESTIC— & C. ). — Robert Roland, very good; Roy A Wil- 13, Rlngllng Bros, Rube Strickland, fair; Wllhelml, excellent; June 23, Ranch 101; July son, line; Hueh Bros., very good; Dick Burton, circus. M. H. MIZENEH. Madame Loyd. mediocre; Bellmorrts, original. DEB MOINES, IA. good; James & Ellis Finney, fine. MASON (W. T. Wyatt. mgr.; Shubert) - COLISEUM.— 25, Sarah Bernhardt, record- GAYETY (Al. Boulter, mgr: agents. S. A Week 15, dark. Week 22. Nance O'Nell. In breaking attendance. FALL RIVER, MASS. c. ).- I'rof. ('liarlrs S THE "PET"(ft of NEW YORK — RETURNS to HAMMER STEINS JUNE 5 WE KNOW SHE'S ONE OF THE "WISE" ONES-BECAUSE SHE'S SINGING TWO OF WILL ROSSITER'S " HITS" "That Carolina Rag" "Let's Make Love While The Moon Shines" When annoering advertisement* kindly mention VARIETY. — — 30 VARIETY NEWARK. N. J. GRAND (E. J. Louis, mgr.).—Stock. SHUBERT.— Coming: Blanche Ring; Both- Burt Wm P * Daughter 133 W 45 N Y PROCTOR'S (R. C. Stewart, mgr.; agent, ern-Marlowe. Burton 8ydney 138 8 av N Y 9). r. R. O. ; rehearsal Monday — Beatrice In- Coronado Tent City Band will assemble In EMPRESS. —Bud Snyder, good; Homer Miles Burton A Burton Empire Indianapolis indef gram & Co., clever; Ed. Blonde 11 A Co., suc- Boston, June 1, for a short eastern tour before A Co., good; BIJou & Hunson. good; Markee Butlers Musical 488 8 8 Phlla ii'm; Chan, ft Fannie Van ft Co., pleated; opening the summer season at Coronado Bros., please; Probst, good; Charles R. Sweet, Buttersworth Charley 860 Treat San Francisco Koht'i Aerial Dors, scored; Nettle Knlse, Beach, July 1. fair. Byrne Bllllo Matinee Girl Co line; Henry A Flo l.amonl, did well; Ray- PRINCESS—Crenyoti; The Ahlbergs; Fried- Byron Gleta 107 Blue Hill av Roxbury Mass monds also helped. Dick Ferris, manager of the Isthmus, left lander Bros.; Grace Delmnr. Business good. COURT (Harold Jacoby, mgr.; agent. Loew) for the east to get attractions for the ground ALHAMBRA. --Catherine Challoner A Co.; — 29-31. Redway-Lawrence ft Co., clever; Car- breaking ceremonies for the Panama 1916 Kartella Bros.; Marie Theresa. Business rie Mack, scream; Pike ft Calme, did well; Exposition to be held here. fair. Kh> pperly Sisters, pleased; James Waters, L. T. DALEY. GAIETY. —Swan A Rockwood; Barrlngton good; 'Rials, work well. 1-3, Jerry McAulifTc A Howard; Wlllard Lee Hall; Robt. Groh. Cahill and Woodbury A Co.; Mabel Carew; Abbott ft White; Craw- Business fair. BEN. ford A Montrose; Keller A Levere; Ah Ling SAVANNAH, OA. Comedy in Song. LIBERTY (Frank Hubert mgrs.). Playing the United Time. Foo. A Bandy, SOUTH BEND, IND. WALDMANN'S (agent, Loew).—29-31, — Stock, to capacity attendance. Permanent Address, 216 W. 104th St., BIJOU (Charles Cir- ORPHEUM (C. J. Allardt, mgr.; agent, W. New York. Brockway Broa ; May Evans; Hanley A Co.; W. Rex. mgr.; Wells' Poole A Lane; Harry Clark. 1-3. Dancing cuit; rehearsal Monday and Thursday 2). V. M. A.; rehearsal Monday and Thursday Mitchells; Zella Russell; May Brown A Co.; Packed houses. 25-27, Fosto A Fuzzy, clever; 12.30).—29-31, Les Arados, fair; Will Dock- Cahill 806-7 Brooklyn Clark A Green; "Althea." Cliff Watson, failure; DeNette Sisters, scored; ray, ordinary; John Brennan A Co.. good; Wm Campbell Al 3731 STAR. Louise I*a Booth; De Vaul Sisters; Watson A Little, hit. 29-31, Aginlta, versa- Knight A Deyer, and Great Lut* A Co., very Bway N Y — Canfield Hoffman Madden; Joe Bell; Ed. Williams; tile; Rogers A Marvin, very good; Thos. H. good. 1-4, Three Kelcy Sisters; Wentworth; Al Wise Guy Co A Fred Mile. Coyle; Chas. Delaney. Dalton, scream; Ishlkawa Japs, marvelous. Vesta A Teddy; Armstrong A Co.; Malme Cantway R 6425 Woodlawn av Chicago Beldon, mgr.) June 1-3, Topping Trio; Billy Davis; James Harnlsh and Zarrow's Isle of Joy. Cardownle Sisters 426 N Liberty Alliance O OLYMPIC PARK (James Carey Next week Aborn Opera Co. McNally; The MacDonald Trio. MAJESTIC (T. M. Moss, mgr.; agent, S-C; A Stampe 824 48 Brooklyn Carle Irving 4208 41 ELECTRIC PARK (C. A. Dunlop, mgr.).— The summer season will be Inaugurated at rehearsal Monday 12.30). —Cook A Meyers, N Chicago 466 Stock. JOE O'BRTAN. the Casino, Thunderbolt, June 11, with Van good; Billy Conklin, fair. Carmen Frank W 168 N Y Osten and his band as a special feature for SPRINGBROOK PARK CASINO (Carl W. Carmen Beatrice 72 Cedar Brooklyn NORTHAMPTON, MASS. fifteen weeks. R. M. ARTHUR. Cook, mgr.). —Stock. Carroll Nettle Troupe Barnum A Bailey C R Cacrollton 6428 ACADEMY (B. L. Potter, mgr.; Ind.).— 26. Gentry brothers' show June 3. A Van MonteVista Los Angeles Allen Hinckley, song recital, large audience. H. 8. COHEN. Carson Bros 1068 66 Brooklyn SEATTLE, WASH. Carson Sarah Bernhardt Is booked to appear in June. A Devereaux 410 Line Evansvllle (Alex. Pantages, COOK'B (W .R. Cook. prop, and mgr.). PANTAGES mgr.; agent, Carters The Ava Mo direct; rehearsal 11). TORONTO, ONT. 29-1. Kelley A Gray; Mike Dowd. 2-6, Tay- Monday —Week 22, El- Casad Irvln A Casad Darllngotn Wis dld Trio, SHEA'S (J. Shea. mgr. ).—Ravollo, very lor Fabian; Billy Ray. good; Fitch Cooper, laughs; Lyndon Casad A De Verne 818 Valley Dayton O A clever; Hooney Bent, scored; MOUNTAIN PARK CASINO (RMkt- Kane, A Dorman, laughs; Thomas Holer Co., A Will H. Fox, Casburn A Murphy Wichita Kan pleased; Garden Trio, clever; Covington A Rose Wllbury, pleased; mgr.). —Stock. MILTON STONE. City singers, not come- Case Paul 31 8 Clark Chicago dians; Kraton, novel. Maria Racks A Brother, pleased; Merrill A Casey A Smith 124 Franklin Allston Mass Frank Otto, hit; Frank ONEONTA. N. Y. MOORE (Carl Reed, mgr.; agent, Cort). Le Dent, good; Lyons Casmus A La Mar Box 247 Montgomery Ala 25-28. A Yosco, feature. ONEONTA (Fred Follett. mgr.; agent. Pru- Blanche Ring, splendid business. 29. Caulfleld A Driver Normandle Hotel N Y "Santiago, MAJESTIC (Peter F. Griffin, dential; rehearsal Monday and Thursday 1). the Prairie Judgment"; 6-11, Mar- mgr.).— Morse Celest 74 Grove Rd Clapham Pk London lowe & Ray; Jack Mackle; Mellmar Morris 26-27. Three Virginians, well liked; Billy Ray. A Sothern. A and Chameroys 1449 41 Brooklyn URAND (G. O. Barry, mgr.; agent. Cort). Baby Estella; Rusch Clare; Musical Seeley; Chantrell A Schuyler 219 Prospect av Bklyn good. 29-31. Beltrah A Beltrah, excellent; Mitchell Brady. Zarnes, pleased. Excellent business. Week 21. "A Winning Miss." good attendance. A Chapln Benjamin 666 W 136 New York SCARBORO BEACH (Geo. H. W. Morgan, June 16, Young Buffalo's Wild West. SEATTLE (Harry Cort, mgr.).—Week 21, Chapman Sisters 1689 Mllburn Indianapolis Stock; encouraging houses. mgr. attractions). —Brooks A Klngsman; Mil- Chase Dave 90 Birch Lynn Mass DeLONG. lard LOIS (Duncan Inverarlty, mgr.). —Week 21, Bros.; Mascagnls; Le Nolas. Chase Carma 2616 8o Halstead Chicago "At Cripple Creek," good attendances. HANLON'S POINT (L. Solman. mgr.).— Chatham Sisters SOS Grant Pittsburg PITTSBURG. Volo; Harry Six. Cheers Jones 318 69 (Harry Davis, mgr.; agent, John A W N Y GRAND GRAND (A. J. Small, mgr.). —Toronto Row- Chubb Ray 107 Spruce Scranton Harris).—Stock. ST. PAUL, Pa P. MINN. ing Club Minstrels. Church City Four 1282 Decatur Brooklyn FAMILY (John P. Harris, mgr.; agent, METROPOLITAN. Stock, business good. — GAYKTY (T. R. Henry, mgr.).—"Golden Clalrmont Josephine Co 163 131 Morgansfern). Kelly Vermont, pleased; GRAND. Stock, average business. A W N Y — A — Crook." HARTLEY. Clarke Wilfred 130 Bredeau A Cooper, very good; Dancing War- W 44 New York Clark Floretta 10 Lambert Boston rens, applause; Billy O'Day, clever; Great Clark 1131 Houlle, well received; Roseman A Bird, en- A Duncan Prospect Indianapolis Ciark Ferguson 131 cores; Baxter A Baxter, good. A Phelps Englewood LIBERTY (Abe Cohen, mgr.; agent, Gus Claton Sisters 235 ft 6 av Nashville Tenn Sun). Alfred Swlnton, very good; Wm. Claus Radcliffe A Claus 1649 Dayton av St Paul — Clayton Anderson o'Clare A Co., well received; Arthur Rlgby, A Drew Fort Dodge la VARIETY Clear Chas 469 123 encores; Qarvette A Tarr, won favor. ARTISTS' ROUTES W N Y GAYETY (Henry Kurtiman. mgr.).— "Fol- Clermonto A Miner 89 W 99 New York Clever lies of New York and Paris," good. Trio 2129 Arch Philadelphia NIXON.—SI, Friars' All Star Frolic. FOR WEEK JUNE 5 Cliff A Cliff 4106 Artesian Chicago Cllto Sylvester LYCEUM (R. M. Gullck, mgr.; agent. S. * * 298 Winter Philadelphia Close Plattsburg H.).—Stock. M. 8. KAUL Bros N Y WHEN NOT OTHERWISE INDICATED. Clyo Rochelle 1479 Hancock Qulncy Mass Coakley. Hanvey A Dunlevy Orpheum Denver PITT8FIKLD, MASS. Cole Billy 19-4 av Bklyn EMPIRE (J. H. Tebbetts, mgr.; agent. U. The routes are given from JUNE 4 to 11, JUNE Inclusive, dependent upon the open- Collins Eddie 6 Reed Jersey City N J B. O. ; rehearsal Monday and Thursday 10). ing and closing days of engagement In different parts of the country. All addresses Compton A Plumb 2220 Emerson av Mlnneap 25-27, Irish American Trio, good; Claire Ben- are furnished VARIETY by artists. Addresses care newspapers, Comrades Four 824 Trinity av New York ton, very good; Webb Harris, pleased; Elite managers, or agents A will not be printed. Conn Richard 201 109 N Y Palmer, good. 29-31, McClaln Mack; Fay- W A Connolly Bros 1906 N 84 Philadelphia netta Munro; Wlnkler-Kress Trio. ROUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK MUST REACH THIS OFFICE NOT FRANKLIN. LATER THAN WEDNESDAY MORNING TO INSURE PUBLICATION. Cook Geraldlne 675 Jackson av New York TEMPORARY ADDRESSES WILL BE CARRIED Corbctt A Forrester 71 Emmet Newark N J WHEN ACT 18 "LAYING OFF." Cornish Wm A 1108 Broadway Seattle PORTLAND, MB. Costello A La Croix 813 Ewelng Kansas City PORTLAND (J. W. Greeley, mgr.; agent, Cotter A Boulden 1836 Vineyard Philadelphia U. B. .rehearsal 10.30). Three O. ; — Romans, Barto Court & Whelan BIJou Jackson Mich excellent; Morlll, very good; A Clark 3221 E Cumberland Phlla Coyle A Leon Bates Coyle ft Murrell 8327 Vernon av Chicago Rogee, tremendous; Rosamond Johnson's Seven A Neville 67 Gregory New Haven Adair Art 2143 Van Buren Chicago Baum Will H Co Crawford Glenn 1439 Baxter Toledo Sambo Girls, featured. Next week, the split A 91 Wolcott New Haven Cromwells Majestic Houston Adams Billy 89 Mllford Boston Bauman A Ralph 300 Howard av week policy will start for the summer season. New Haven Crosby Ana 162 8 Peru Ind Adams A Lewis 106 W Baker Atlanta Baxter Sidney A Co 1722 E B. F. KEITH'S.—"The White Sister." 48 av Melrose Cal Cross A Josephine Majestic Milwaukee Admont Mltzel 3286 Broadway N Y Beaman Fred J Hudson Heights J BIG NICKLE.—Rose Pltnof, drawing crowd- N Cross ft Maye 1312 Adonis Orpheum Portland Be Ano Duo 8422 Charlton Huron Toledo ed houses. Chicago Cullen Bros 2916 Ellsworth Philadelphia Altken Jas A Edna 967 Park av N Y Beardsley Sisters Union JEFERSON (Julius Cahn, mgr.). —June 9, Hotel Chicago Cunningham 112 Wash'ton Altken Bros 234 Bedford Fall River Bees Two 608 Bryant av N Y BAD Champaign Mme. Sarah Bernhardt. Cunningham ft Marlon 165 96 Altkens Great 2219 Gravier New Orleans Behren Musical 62 Springfield E N Y Buffalo Bill's Wild West, June 6; Ringllng's av Newark N J Curzon Sisters 317 Adele av Jackson Miss Albanl 1696 Broadway N Y Bell Arthur H 488 12 av June 7. Newark N J Cycling Brunettes 231 Cross Lowell Mass Alburtus A Millar Waterville Can Bell Boy Trio Empress St Paul Aldlnes The 2922 Cottage Grove Chicago Bella Italia Troupe Box 796 Brookfleld 111 ROANOKE, VA. All Sldl 909 Spring Pittsburg Belmont Joe 70 Brook (Isador Schwarti, mgr.; agent. London D. JEFFERSON Allen Leon A Bertie 118 Central av Oshkosh Belzac Irving 259 112 Norman Jefferles; rehearsal Monday and W N Y Alllnel Joseph 428 BloomAeld Hoboken N J Benn A Leon 229 W 38 N Y Thursday 2.30).—29-31. O'Dowd A O'Dowd, Dale ft Harris 1610 Madison av New York Alpine Troupe Forepaugh A Sells C R Bennett A Marcello 206 67 good; Vera Belmont, fair; Miller A Mack, W New York Daley Wm J 108 N 10 Philadelphia Alqulst A Clayton 646 Bergen Brooklyn Bentley Musical 121 Clipper clever. 1-3, The Frankfords; Martin Howard; San Francisco Dalton Harry Fen 176 Irvln* av BrooV'.yn Alrona Zoeller Troupe 269 Hemlock Brooklyn Benton A McGowan 20 The Lathrop Trio. T. B. Western av Muskegon Daly A O'Brien National Sydney «ndef Altus Bros 128 Cottage Auburn N Y Berg Bros Palace Bristol Eng Daugherty Peggy 662 20 Portland Ore Alvarados Goats 1235 N Main Decatur 111 Bergere Valerie Players H SALT LAKE, UTAH. Orpheum Portland Davidson Dott 1305 Michigan av Niagara Falls American Newsboys Hopkins Louisville Beverly Sisters 6722 Springfield ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, av Phlla Davis Hazel M 3538 La Salle Chicago Anderson A Anderson 829 Dearborn Chicago Beyer Ben & Bro 1496 Bryant direct). Week 21, Gllllngwater A Co., scored: av N Y Davis A Cooper 1920 Dayton Chicago — Andrews A Abbott Co 3962 Morgan St Louis Blcknell A Glbney 441 Coakley, Hanvey A Dunlevy, good; Leroy A Marlon Oak Park III Dawson Ell A Gillette Sisters 344 E 53 Y Antrim Harry 1 Glenwood av Wyncote Pa Bimbos Sheas Buffalo N Paul, good; Ward A Hendler, good; Newbold De Clalnvule Sid 1313 Douglas Omaha Apdales Circus Orpheum Rockford 111 Blsset A Shady 248 37 A Gibbon, liked; Robert De Mont Trio, good; W N Y De Costa Duo 860 N 8 Phlla A poll OS 104 40 N Y Black A Leslie 3722 Great Orpheus, cancelled. Orpheum opened 28 W Eberly av Chicago De Frankle Sylvia Saratoga Htl Chicago Arakl Troupe Sun Bros C R Bloomquest A Co 3220 with stock, headed by Franklyn Underwood Chicago av Minneapolis De Grace A Gordon 922 Liberty Brooklyn Arberg A Wagner 611 E 78 N Y Booth Trio 343 Lincoln and Frances Slosson. Johnstown Pa De Lo John B 718 Jackson Milwaukee Ardelle A Leslie 19 Broezel Rochester Borella Arthur 624 MAJESTIC (Harry Revler, mgr.).—"The Stanton Breensburg Pa De Mar Rose 807 87 PI Armanis Five Orpheum Oakland Bornscheln John W Chicago Rajah's Daughter," good. F 6420 Sangamon Chicago De Mario Relchshnllen Stettin Germnny Armstrong Verne Royal Wellington N Z Boulden Qulnn 212 GARRICK (D. D. Tarpey, mgr.; stock). A A W 42 N Y De Milt Gertrude 818 Sterling PI Brooklyn Arthur Mae 16 Unity PI Boston Boutin A Tlllson 11 Myrtle Maude Fealey In "Billy," capacity business. Springfield Mass De Oesch Mile M 386 S 10 Saginaw Bouton Harry A Co 1366 E 66 Chicago SHUBERT (Max Florence, mgr. ;.—Griffith Bowers De Velde A Zelda 115 E 14 N Y Hypnotic Co. Walters & Crooker Orpheum Oakland De Vere Bowman Fred A Roth 649 Belden av Chicago 14 Webster Medford Mass De Verne A Van 4572 Yates Denver Boyd A Allen 2706 Howard Kansas City De Witt Torrance Stoll Sells-Floto circus. 22, sold out, good show. Bradley Burns Circuit Eng Asaki A Ward Barnum A Bailey C R De Witt 242 Brothers Bradleys The Hugo W 43 N Y 1314 Rush Birmingham De Young Tom 166 E 113 New York Dick West, the balloon man. died In Sacra- This Week (May 29). Hammersteln's. Brand Laura M 627 Main Buffalo mento, Cal. 20. of Sells-Floto took Do Young Mabel 360 E 161 New York Performers Brennan Samuel N 2366 Tulip Phlla took up collection for widow. Breton Dean Lew 462 2 Niagara Falls Asplnall Nan J Falls City Neb Ted A Corlnne 114 W 44 N Y Dean Sibley Bretonne May A 463 Columbus av Boston Atkinson Harry 21 E 20 N Y A Co 146 W 46 N Y Deery Frank 204 West End av New York Lizzie Rooney's horse, "Hike," died In car Brinkleys The 424 Atlantis A Flsk 2611 1 av Billings Mont W 39 N Y Delmar & Delmar Grand Evansvllle Ind en route here 21. Brltton Nellie Atwood Warren 111 31 Y 140 Morris Philadelphia Dolton Bros 261 38 W N Brixton W New York Atwood Vera 17 68 N Y A Brixton 708 Lexington Brooklyn Palais The performers have organized an outing W Broe Demacoa D'ete Brussells Belgium Austin * Klumker 8110 E Phlla A Maxim 1240 Wabash av Chicago Bemonlo A Belle Englewood N J :lub and will hold a big outing July 4. Brookes A Carlisle Australian Four 823 W 48 N Y 38 Glenwood av Buffalo Denton G Francis 461 W 44 New York OWEN. Brooks A Jennings 361 West Bronx N Y Deveau Hubert 364 Prospect pi Bklyn Biowder A Browder 620 6 N E Minneapolis Dlolas The 162 E 5 Mansfield O SAN DIEGO, CAL.' Brown A Brown 69 W 116 N Y GARRICK (Wm. Tomklns, mgr.; agent. S-C; Baader La Valle Trio 320 N Christiana Chic Dlston Madeline 828 Kelly Bronx Hrown Harris A Brown Riverside R I tehearsal 10);. Baehen 1347 Dixon A Hanson 4406 Prairie av Chicago Monday —Week 22, Three A Desmond N 11 Philadelphia Brown A Wllmot 71 Glen Maiden Mass Lelghtons, good; Haskell A Renaud, fair; Baker Elsie 1914 Newport av Chicago Bruno Dodd Emily A Jessie 201 Division av Bklyn Max C 160 Baldwin Elmlra N Y Doherty A Harlowe 428 Union Brooklyn Moore and Elliott, good; H. T. MacConnell, Baker Harry 8948 Renow W Philadelphia Brydon A Hanlon 26 Cottage Newark Dolan A Lenharr 2460 7 av New York very good; Wllmos Westony, artistic; Foy A Baldwins Players Star Memphis Indef Bunce Jack 2219 13 Philadelphia Baraban Troupe Dolce Sisters 849 W 14 N Y Clark, laughable. 1304 Fifth av N Y Burbank A Danforth Berlin N H (Fred Balllen, mgr.; agent, Bert Barber Palmer Los Angeles Donnghy G Francis 819 66 Brooklyn PRINCESS A Indef Burgess Harvey J 627 Trenton av Pittsburgh Levey; rehearsal 10). Prltzkow Barnes Crawford Hammcrstelns Donald A Carson 216 W 108 New York Monday — A A N Y Burko Joe 344 W 14 N Y Rlancnard. pleased; Hampton A Stuart, ap- Barnes & Robinson Bell Oakland Donner Doris 343 Lincoln Johnstown Pa Burke A Farlow 4037 Harrison r Chicago Dooleys Threr !t!». »l Charles Chicago plauded; Hance Smith, good. Barron Geo 2002 Fifth nv N Y Burnell Lillian 2050 North av Chicago Doss Billy 102 High Columbus Tenn 1HIS (J. M. Dodge. mgr. : Ind.). --15-16. "Old Barry A Black 1623 Falrmount av Phlla Burns Jack 287 Balnbrldge Brooklyn Douglas 43 Homestead." Coming: Ferris Hartmon, In Bartell A Garfield 2699 E 63 Cleveland Burns A Burns 326 W N Y Sisters Pantages Sacramento Dove Johnny Al Fields Minstrels "The Toymaker." Bartlett Harmon A Ernglf 368 W 66 N Y Burrows Lillian 2060 North av Chicago Dow A Lavan 898 Cauldwell av New York When answering advertisement* kindly mention VARIETY. 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Btar aoto requiring engagement* In Europe, eommunlonte at once. Onigs voter piffiwUy ouperlntenda the booking of every not nnd hno boon Instru- mental In Introducing moro Atnerloan neto to Europe In ono jroor than nil otbor FOSTER'S AGENCY- agenolee combined. George Footer vlelto tho U. B. A. annually, nnd periodically every other eontlnontnl olty In Europe. IE0ME FOSTER. Maoaiioi Director 8 New Coventry Strati. LONDON. W England's Foremost Vaudeville Agent —^i RpvdRp* ^b** CHIUAGu BERT LEVEY • • in. urns II CIRCU VAUDIVILLI VAUDEVILLE AGENT Plenty of Time for Recognised Acta who Respect Contracts. Acts desiring time communicate MR. MANAGER: —Are you losing money this warm weather? Write me for Ideas as well Direct to EXECUTIVE OFFICE8: 144-160 POWELL STREET, San Francisco, Calif. as acts that will get you results. N. B.—WE ADVANCE FARES TO REAL ACTS. EUROPEAN OFFICE BERLIN, GERMANY OFFICES RICHARD PITROT. Pantages Circuit NEW YORK Representative. CHICAGO LOUIS PINCU8. VAUDEVILLE fHEATRES, Inc SAN FRANCI8CO FREEMAN BERNSTEIN New York Repre- ALEXANDER PANTAGES SEATTLE sentative, Gayety DENVER Manager, Promoter and Producer of Vaudeville Acta, Theatre Bldg. President and Manager HEIDELBERG BLDG., Bway and 4 Id St.. NEW YORK (Suite 406) SEATTLE OPEN NIGHT AND DAT. HARRT HART, Qen'l Mgr. WILL SHERIDAN, Bkg. Mar. DOUTRICK'S I2§£ H. OOtmnCK. Prop. aso* Miuier 111 NORTH LA SALLE ST.. CHICAGO WANTED New Acts, New Faces, Recognised Big Feature Acts, Good Comedy Sketches, Novelty and CONSOLIDATED BOOKING EXCHANGE Musical Acts, etc., for Immediate and future time. BOOKING First Class Vaudeville Houses In ARTISTS: MANAGERS: HEADLINERS: Chicago, and 16 Houses In 111. Jumps from 40 cts. to $4. Also New Houses in Ind., Iowa, Wla can give from ten to Are you SATISFIED Always place them, Wo PERFORMERS—If you have one or more weeks oj>en. write, wi re or phone. twelve weeks CON8ECU- with your present service? All Acta given consldera- TIVB TIME. If not, give us a TRIAL. tlon. NOTHING TOO BIG. JOSEPH M. SCHENCK, Gen. Mgr. N. Y. OAre. FEED MABOO, Mgr. Boston Ofltee. Provident Bank Bldg.. CINCINNATI, HOME OFFICE (Suite 600) O. VAUDEVILLE ACTS NOTICE, WANTED FOB NEW ENGLAND TIME. IBRENNAN'S AUSTRALIAN Vaudeville Headliners The Marcus Loew Booking Agency VAUDEVILLE CIRCUIT nd Good Standard Acts NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS Amphitheatreo, Ltd. If you have an open week you want to fill at Proprietors Brennan'o eiftrf 2MI Capital, £200.000 ($800,000). ahort notice, write to W. L. DOCK8TADER. s8TON Governing Director, Mr. JAMES BRBNNAN. GARRICK THEATRE, WILMINGTON, DEL CIRCUIT: Can close Saturday night and make any city THE ENGLISH PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL Amphitheatre, Sydney. east of Chicago to open Monday night. National Circulation guaranteed to be larger than that of any English journal devoted to Melbourne. the Qaloty Theatre, Dramatic or Vaudeville Profeoolona Foreign subscription, 17a 44. per annum. Amphitheatre, Melbourne. Amphitheatre, Newcastle His Majesty's Theatre, Hobart. Hammerstein's Theatre Royal, Brisbane. NEW YORK AGENTS—Paul Tauslg, 104 Bast 14th St., and Samuel French A Sons, 14-26 Amphitheatre, Newtown. AMERICA'S MOST West 23d Street WANTED AT ONCE. FAMOUS VARIE- Artists visiting England are Invited to send particulars of their act and date of opening. SPECIALTY ACTS, COMEDIANS. SOUBRETS. Victoria TY THEATRE. THE STAGE Letter Box Is open for the reception of their mall. Must be First Class 16 YORK STREET, COVBNT GARDEN. LONDON, W. C. It Soeeeaetve Wookot Optloa 16 Weoko Moro. OPEN THE TEAR AROUND. Transportation paid, Vancouver to Sydney, ono way or both ways, according to salary demanded. All transportation paid in Australia. Ono performance per night, Matinees: Wed- ERNEST EDELSTEN nesday, Saturday and holldaya No Sunday VARIETY AND DRAMATIC AGENT. work. 17 Green St., Leicester Square, LONDON. Griffin Circuit COMMISSION Sole Representative. NO CHARGED ON big time circuit. No acts too big. Exclusive agents. Write or CONTRACTS. John Tiller's Companies Walter C. Kelly The Hide away wire PETEB Little Tich. All Communications: Booking Department, Two Bobs. Wee Georgle Wood F. GRIFFIN, Booking Agent, Crlffln Vaudeville Circuit, Variety Theatre Bldg., Toronto, Can. National Amphitheatre, SYDNEY, Australia. Always Vaoanoles for Qoed Aots Address: "PENDANT." Cable of your customers Is required to build up a successful business. NOTE: No Australian agent has authority I have arranged STEAMSHIP accommodations 4 TIMES for to book for Brennan's Amphitheatres, Ltd. Jean Clermont, Arnold De Blerc, Jordan and Harvey, Alice Lloyd; 12 Minstrel Men for 12 months' WANTED— La Cinematografia Italians CONFIDENCE 8 TIME8 for Belleclalre Bros., Sam Elton, Imro Fox, W. C. work- Must be good performers. Fields, Hardeen, Arthur Trlnce, etc Let me arrange IS ITALY'S LEADING PAPER FOR pam.T6isia.Vaso. YOUR THE IME.14lt..l.V. Tot StsrvesMt teamshlp accommodations; also, railroad tickets. Animated Picture •» Phoaoaripb Bisiiess BORNHAUPT PUBLISHED FORTNIGHTLY. 32-S6 large pages, 8 shillings per annum ($1.60) INTERNATIONAL AGENT. Edltor-propr: Prof. GUALTIERO I. FABRI, IB Oalerlo Du Rol. Brnaoela la Via Arcirescorado, Torino, Italy. Australian Vaudeville Agency Raymond Alice (C) Rudd Joe A Sweeney ft Itooney Weber Joe (C) Red Raven Cadets Russo D W (C) We C'hok Be (C) J. I INI, Director Redwood & Gordon Swor Bert Wesson Frunk (0) West Sadie (C) " " Arthur Head Office. SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA Cable Address Niab Reeco Westcott .1 Reed John P (C) St Albyn Edmond O Taylor Sarah ((') Weston Lucy Scott Representing Using Illinois State Contracts Only Affiliated With Remington Mamie Hros Thurber Nettle White Jesse Revere Eleanor Shcehan Jack (C) Theatres In F.dw. i. Flshor Tom Jack Wilhelmn .John Illinois, Circuit, Reynolds Mrs M (C) Shocnfelt Jos Toomcr Henry Wilkcns & Wilkens Barrett-Curtis Vaudeville Circuit Reynolds Rose (C) Shrodes B (C) Indiana. Hurt Ltivy Circuit & Chas W Williams George 214-215 Rice Nancy Loe (C) Shubert Musical Trio Michigan Ohio CHILLY BUILDING, HIUTK and Williams & Warner and Canada 35 (old numlmr 107) DEAKBOKN HTItKKT, CHICAGO, ILL. Holt Hurua Circuit Rlnaldo Siege] Emma Wills Nat Van Chas E (P) Roach Arthur Sloan Wrn H Wilson Grace (C) Robertson Esther Smallcy Ed (C) Van Jack (S F) Vassar Wilson Hazel Robinson Alice (C) Spears Bert & Emma Milton C Winchester Verdi Verona Ed (C) Robinson & Burnett Staoey Delia Winstons Seals (C) Stafford May Vi< torlne Myrtle ((' Western States Vaudeville Ass'n. Vincent Woodwards Seals Rock Wm Startup Harry (C) Mra B B Wynn Bessie Rockway & Conway Steeley ft Edwards (S F) (C) Stern Sam General Manager Rose Edith (C) Steter Zouaves W. ELLA HERBERT WESTON, Rooetta Strong Nellie (S F) Walton Bros Zanora Jim Now Booking Acts In the West. Short Jumps. No Act Too Big. Royal Jack Sturm Geo (8 F) Webber Chas D (C) Zimmerman Willy 7th Floor, Wootbank Bldg, BAN FBAJNJI8CO. Wkm antvwing odvtrtUementt kindly mention VARIETY. — 34 VARIETY THE VENTRILOQUIST WITH A It Isn't the name that makes the act GENE FR*D PRODUCTION It's the act that makes the name. BILL1E ED. F. Marcus - Gartelle REYNARD In their eketoa REEVES Presents Beth Dewberry and Jawn Jawnson In "Skatorial RollerUm" "A MORNING IN HICK8VILLE." JAMBS PLUNKBTT, Mar. Direction JACK LEVY. MAX GRACE Gene Hughes THE KINO OF IRELAND Ritter - Foster Manager, Promoter and Producer of Vaude- JAMES B. DONOVAN ville Acta ACROSS THE POND What to produce, and how to succeed. Address care VAUDEVILLE CLUB Authors please note: Comunlcatlons so- 9R Charing Cross Road, London, Eng. licited. RENA ARNOLD Putnam Building, New York. QUEEN OF VAUDEVILLE ELLIS MONA DOING WELL, THANK YOU. Director nnd Advisor, King K. C. BLAMPHIN and HEW! Tht ChiwpiM Siatcfi tf VmJevillc FOB SALE r THE ORIGINAL DRUNK. WIGGIN'S FARM "FOLLIES OF 1910." Management F. ZEIGFELD, JR.. '08, '09. '10. Apply to THE OHADWICX TRIO GAVIN -PLATT BARRY m WOLFORD Stuart Barnes THE PEACHES Home on the Hill for the Summer. Next Did we do It to them at the Forsyth, At- Seaaon, GEO. WOLFORD BARRT, 8ucceaeor JAMBS B. PLUNKBTT. Manager. Presenting "TRAVELING lanta, Ob., last week? Well, I should say A LA CART" to Barry A Wolford. New line of goods from we did we. Just kind of glance over It: GEO. WOLFORD BARRT, the aame manufacturers. 8 Hawthorne Are., The Atlanta Georgian and News, Tuesday, (No. 7 Hawthorne Are., Clifton. N. J.) Clifton, N. J. May 23, 1911. JAMES E. PLUNKETT, Mgr. Sales Dept. "Those Three Hoys" had to almost play their fingers off and sing themselves hoarse before they could break away from their HARRY L. WEBB audiences. Their songs are snappy and mostly Direction if. new, but It didn't make any difference as to A T. Wilton. the newness of the songs, for the applause Sam J. Curtis was so deafening and the encores so numer- To Managers ous that It is hard to tell which the audience liked best. THelr entire art Is undoubtedly In And Co. We wish to warn all against a French Quartet (he top-liner class In every senne of the word. Melody and Mirth. is ACT." that working under our name. Address all Very Atlantly yours, and will see you all In In the original "8CHOOL communications for the original New York City next week. All music arranged by Oeo. Botaford. This Week (May 29), Hammcrsteln's. "THOSE THREE HOYS.'' JOHNNIE Week Juno 12. Young's Pier, Atlantic City. CADETS DE GASC06NE to VARDON. PERRY and WILBER our agent Marshall P. Wilder PAT CASEY ATLANTIC CITY, If. J. • m MITD TIM! tasjrtaaarbJ MMMMCVIC8 JOOK COLEMAN Sell 'Phone 1M. The original Scotch lad with a somewhat "Far m ulvaice of all copies."—Sime. different monologue, singing his own songs. CHAS. F. First lime in this SEMON country. 9 * McKAY A big hit In San Francisco. "THE NARROW FELLER Keep Yer Eye on Johnnie. Scotch Comic Second to None. CHARLES AHEARN In Philadelphia last week. Pat White, Jack Kenny, Crazy LaDent, me; we all met. Officer, take us In. Best regards to Mike JOtl Scott. Com. VARIETY. *rUT HERMAN Agent. PAT CASEY IfMCI I. THE i ORIGINAL WILL LACEY ason Heeler CYCLING COMEDIAN Direction Max Hart, Putnam Bids;., N. Y. C. "LISTEN TO ME" •THE RACING MAN'* PAT CASlY, Agent I have travelled the entire A United States, from coast to HARRY FOX coast, and from Canada to the AND N Gulf ot Mexico, ami I have met D I dare Hay as clover critics of both sexes (men and women ) as Millership Sisters there is in our (ilorious Nation, and I have failed to find a man u living that didn't have his equal Direction, PAT CASEY in the opposite sex PER ROD.. 1516 N CAPITAL ST., WASHINGTON K. HASSAN Z' — 3 *- The Fellow That Waltzes and ±{ Sings on One Wheel 1 >. ~ «*» CATES WORLDS GREATEST AND MOST MERITO- BENABDIC A HOT SCOTCH RIOUS MUSICAL ACT. S. and ('. Second Time AND WIFE Sail for Australia. Sept 7t)i, 1911 DVOCATE In the REVENDICATE 11 ESTIFICATE 35 Mohamidahcn's B 5 Carlton ^« k* _- •-— " I PLICATE Dream a J. UPPLICATE Presenting an Act of Sisters >- s RIPLIOATE the Orient Dainty Singers and Oancers Direction, ALBEE, WEBER UBIMBRICATE When answering advertisements kindly mention VARIETY. VARIETY A GENUINE SUCCESS IN VAUDEVILLE The Unusual Comedienne Colonial Now. Orpheum, Brooklyn, Next Week (June 3) WANTED IIV1IVIEDI ii 99 III SHOW PONIES i GOOD CHORUS GIRLS and—»-*«--"MEDIUMS" " For WILLIAMS' ATTRACTIONS " BROADWAY GAIETY GIRLS (OPEN EARLY IN JULY) (520-521) KNICKERBOCKER THEATRE BLDG. Address SIM WILLIAMS, 1402 Broadway, New York City Can Use A1 Sister Act Comedy Four DARCY HILDEBRAND O'NEILL FARLEY JOE DARCY, Manager m ROBINSON and BURNETTj™ COMING E Hi U ORF^MEIIJIN/I CIRCUI Put There by PAT CASEY Next Week (June 5) Majestic, Chicago When answering advertisement* kindly mention VARIETY. VARIETY ' ('09-* * 0-* In returning the 1 1 ) from Second Tour 10, 1 of the Orpheum Circuit MISS ALICE LLOYD Desires to acknowledge her appreciation to Messrs. MARTIN BECK, MORRIS MEYERFELD, Jr., and THE STAFFS OF THE ORPHEUM THEATRES (IN FRONT OF AND BEHIND THE STAGE) for the uniformly courteous attention and treatment accorded, which caused the Orpheum Circuit engagements to be the most pleasant tours Miss Lloyd has ever fulfilled. The pleasure was heightened through Miss Lloyd, on her second visit in the West, having had the honor to again take the high water box office records, above those created by her during the first Orpheum trip. Sailing on Mauretania for England, June 1 4. Returning in September to star under management of Messrs. Werba & Luescher in a new light operatic production. I When answering advertisements kindly mention VARIETY. I Vol. XXIII. No. i. JUNE 10, 1911. PRICE TEN CENTS TORE UP ENGLISH CONTRACT. AFTER THE PICTURE MAKERS AN OPEN LETTER TO THE (Special Cable to Variety.) There is a movement on foot amongng\ London, June 7. the producing managers of the country R. G. Knowles had some sort of to make a concentrated move against WHITE RATS OF AMERICA trouble at the Palladium Monday, dur- the motion picture manufacturers who ing which he tore up his contract for have been making stock out of the By J. O. NUGENT the week, and did not open there. Mr. theatrical productions and using the Knowles will appear at the Coliseum general themes -of the successful offer- "// you can bear to hear the truths you have spoken Monday next. ings for picture subjects. Twisted by knaves to make a trap for fools, New York Is to be the first scen e of And watch the thing you gave your life to broken, The Palladium is managed by Wal- activity on the part of the managers. And stoop to build it up with worn-out tools." KIPLING. ter Gibbons, the Coliseum by Oswald Within the next week or so a move Stoll, two competing variety managers. will be made to restrict the use of a film that Is practically a "copy" of a New York, June 5. So far as vaudeville is concerned, CRESSY AND DAYNE OPEN WELL. big Broadway success of the past sea- To the members of the Old White I have four obligations. First: — (Special Cable to Variety.) son. Rats throughout the world as their am a free-born citizen of the United this London, June 7. During week there has been a names stood before the name of the States, and must take it as the Cressy and Dayne, the American scrutiny of the copyright law as re- order was changed, I wish to state my first obligation as all the others must sketch artists, scored a hit Monday garding motion pictures by a noted view of loyalty and my unchangeable logically be contained in it. Second: when appearing at the Palace, Man- attorney, who, it is believed, will start convictions regarding the nature of -— I am a member of the American chester, in "The Wyoming Whoop." an action in the United States Courts' my obligations. My recent letter on Federation of Labor and have been They scored despite the unsuitability before the month is out. organizations as published in Variety for thirty-five years or so, with an of the subject matter in the sketch for despite its Impartiality, has brought honorary card dated twenty-five years the provinces. LAFAYETTE'S ESTATE $600,000. forth various uses of my name. Two ago. Third: — I am a member of the William Morrow and Co. did very (Special Cable to Variety.) of them in last week's Variety, one White Rats of America, although I well at the Metropolitan Monday, London, June 7. from Mr. William Gould and one from have never been permitted to vote though it is not the right house for the The estate estimated at $600,000, the Vaudeville Manager's Protective upon or had knowledge of the merger act. left by the Great Lafayette, will all go Assn., and a reproduction from the of the Actors' Union until It was all to his only brother. The amount of the Clipper by the Player. over—and even yet have received no ACCEPT OPERA INDIFFERENTLY. estate sworn to, upon which an English I did not involve any of these in official notice of same, nor of the ar- death levy may be made, is $11,455. (Special Cable to Variety.) article. If they choose to involve rangement with the Federation of my The remainder is represented by for- Paris, themselves, not least Labor. If these regu- June 7. they should at things were eign investments and moneys in banks. The Folies Bergere closes its pres- involve me unfairly. My article goes larly voted upon and expressed the ent season June 15. The lease on the as it lays, but I do not feel called will of the majority of the Old White "LUXEMBURG" A BIG SUCCESS. Moulin Rouge will be sold June 17. upon to discuss it further. So far as Rats I certainly do not feel called , (Special Cable to Variett.) The new revue produced at the Al- it is true, it will stand the test of upon to complicate matters by a re- London, June 7. cazar June 1 time, and matter wins or loses quest was a success. no who of "referendum" proceedings or "The Count of Luxemburg" The opera "Siberia" produced seems in crisis opinions re-voting those measures with the present my a on by the from present Indications, about Cavalieri was indifferently received. the will remain exactly the same. entire membership of the order, al- biggest thing that has hit London Cavalier! received fairly well. the- In all that I have said or may though I strongly of the impres- — am atrically in years. The show was pro- say please be it remembered that I sion that these measures did not ex- — duced at Daly's, and Immediately af- represent no one's opinions but my press the general will. I hope I can SENSATIONAL PANTO AT VIENNA. ter the first performance the Ameri- own and have not exchanged ideas, be convinced that I am wrong in this, (Special Cable to Vauiktt.) can rights were purchased by Charles directly or indirectly, with either not that my persona] impression is Paris, June 7. Frohman. the Clipper, the V. M. P. A., the important, but that I know this feel- "Rialon" or "The Girl From the Fabulous prices are being paid by Player, or Mr. Gould, before or since ing is held by many, who, for reasons Streets" has proven a sensational pan- visiting Americans for an opportunity my letter was written. I allowed my best known to themselves, do not feel tomime at Vienna. The piece is in to witness the performance. The sec- letter to be published because I did disposed to express themselves. For six tableaux, telling the story of the ond day after the premiere there was not care to be misrepresented, and 1 my part I think tliat when honest befriending of a girl of the streets by an advance sale that reached the $20,- am writing this for the same reason. harmony is the honest object, the con- a Marquis and carries the scenes to 000 mark. All the ticket libraries I only claim the right to do my own servatism which remains silent upon the grave. The pantomime is by the in town have invested most heavily. thinking. Others may do the same. that with which it silently disagrees is author of "Sumurun" and has already My conclusions are the only ones a wrong idea obligation. been booked for London. of NO LONDON RIOT. to which a just sense of my obliga- And lastly, I am a vaudeville per- (Special Cable to Variktt,.) tions will allow me to arrive at, that former, who makes his living in that "GET RICH" IN LONDON. London, June 7. is why I address this to the White profession and must, in the pursuit (Special Cable to Variety.) Gaby Deslys' reappearance at the Al- of Rats of America. that profession, earn the means London, June 7. hambra was not quite the riot expect- I will make it so plain this time whereby to make it possible for me to It is reported "Get Rich Quick Wal- ed. It was doubtful up to the last that no two constructions can be placed keep my obligations in all the fore- lingford" will be produced in London minute whether the French girl would upon it. Continued on page IS. in the fall. appear or not. VARIETY STOPPING "COAST" DANCES. GERTIE HOFFMANN'S SURPRISE. is scheduled MANAGERS STEALING MARCH Chicago, June 7. Next Wednesday there It Is evident that Chief McSweeney to be shown at the Shuberts Winter means to stamp the "Grizzly Bear" and Garden, New York, a new production UPON "KISMET PRODUCTION "Texas Tommy" out of existence as far in which Gertrude Hoffmann will be as Chicago is concerned. Last Sunday the center. It will have 125 people stage, and about sixty pieces in Reported Intention to Forestall the Klaw & Erlanger Policeman Kayes, one of the chief's on the staff, arrested George Dletz at a picnic the orchestra. American Presentation of the London Success. In Crawford's Grove for dancing the The present revue at the Garden "Grizzly." His partner escaped. Kayes will close this Saturday night. Next entered a charge of disorderly conduct season It will go on tour over the Shu- the rumor is worded that cer- Young, also Bert Williams and a While against the spieler. bert houses, with many of the present chorus of "76 Held girls." tain New York managers "intend to Anna principals traveling with it. When "The Follies" of the current production has steal a march upon Klaw & Erlanger's TWO DILLINGHAM SHOWS. Miss Hoffmann's season Is presented at the New York been in preparation for about seven 'Kismet'," it is actually reported that Charles B. Dillingham has leased roof there will be disclosed an enter- weeks. Rehearsals have been secretly the same certain managers referred to from William A. Brady for next sea- tainment differing materially from the held. Though Inklings have reached the son the services of Thomas A. Wise, to in the rumors are contemplating annual "Follies" shows heretofore dis- Btoadway of the coming surprise, the create the title role In a new piece stealing of the play itself, slightly closed. main details have been well guarded. by Caldwell and James O'Dea, It will practically musical com- Anne changed to avoid legal entanglements. be a If the show wins out strongly enough It will bs with a sustained story. Inter- to be called "Uncle Sam." "Kismet" is an elaborate produc- edy at its opening performances, the Win- ac- presented the latter part of August. tion, founded upon a tale from "The spersed with a series of novelties ter Garden over the summer will be Dika, and cumulated for some time past. Juliette Josephine Brown Arabian Nights." It opened at the given up to it. Arthur Shaw have been engaged to Garrlck, I^ondon, where it is a proven A large amount of money is said to HIjOSSOM support Mr. Wise. success. There are twenty scenes, wants a divorce. be represented in the production, piece by Haven, Ct., 7. Mr. Dillingham has another admitting plenty of leeway for spec- New June which may be a surprise to many in with Miss Caldwell entitled "The Life of tacular effects as well as novelties. A Blossom Seeley. "The Hen- more ways than one. the Party," in which he will present large tank in which expert swimmers Pecks" this season, has brought suit for divorce against William Curtin, of Jack Barrymore next season. disport themselves is a feature of the KNIGHT, PRINCIPAL COMEDIAN. this city, alleging Intemperance and London show. Percy Knight has refused a season's York cruelty. Curtin filed a counter suit HUR." The rumor says that the New $5,000 ORGAN FOR "BEN booking in vaudeville to take the lead- to boldly appropri- against his wife, naming Mike Bernard To properly place an organ in a managers are going ing comedy role in "The Quaker Girl" it as co-respondent. theatre for assistance to the regular ate this piece, showing in New York next season, having been loaned by the The couple have been married seven orchestra is being attempted by before Klaw & Erlanger can make now Charles Frohman to Messrs. William years. There is a daughter five years production over here. Marc Klaw Klaw & Erlanger. It is intended to Harris and Frank McKee. secured the American rights to "Kis- old aid the volume of the music during in London. It is the revival of the Hur" at the met" recently, while "Ben CLARA LIPMAN STARRING. said to be the leader of the Oriental GOULD MAY JOIN SURATT. Amsterdam theatre early next season. Clara Lipman will go starring again play rage that seems doomed to be San Francisco, June 7. The organ will have a position un- Billy next season, with a new piece by Sam- present next season. Gould may decide to forego der the orchestra pit, in the trench, uel Shipman, opening early in the his Honolulu vacation, and listen to just under the sounding board. The fall. Her husband, Louis Mann, will Valeska Suratt, who wants him to join expense will run to $5,000 for the start again with "The Cheater." About WOODS GETS KITTY. "The Red Rose." pipe Instrument. Dec. 1 he will try out a new play. If A. H. Woods has statuesque Kitty successful, it will be brought into New Gordon under contract and will star REVIVAL SUMMER SUCCESS. GAIETY FOR GOULD? York at once. (Special Cable to Variety*) her in a production next season. Miss (Special Cable to Variety.) Gordon is at present in Europe, where London, June 7. London, June 7. MASON'S RUN CLOSING. until some time in A revival of "The Cat and the Che- she will remain It Is reported Frank J. Gould has John Mason, who is playing Augus- August. rub" for a summer run has met with secured the Gaiety, London. Th e Gai- much success here. tus Thomas' "As a Man Thinks," at Otto Hauerbach is busy writing the ety has the. been home of the George the Thirty-Ninth Street theatre, will piece for the former female star of Edwardes musical shows. remain there until about July 1, re- "Alma." The author, who sailed for "PINAFORE" GETTING THE MONEY opening in the piece at the same house Denmark, his native land, last Tues- The revival of "Pinafore" at the Aug. 7. day, delivered a scenario into the Casino has proven a huge success. Last COTTON CROP BIG. Orleans, 7. hands of Manager Woods, before leav- week's takings were in the neighbor- New June The cotton belt in the south seems "MAGGIE PEPPER'S" ing. The book is to be complete on hood of $18,000. This week's will be VACATION. to be In period of his return to this country. This will equally as large. for a prosperity Chicago, June 7. next season. The cotton crop has Rose Stahl will close her be the first piece that Hauerbach has The two principal women. Marie Ca- Chicago written without collaborating with hill and Lousie Gunning, will remain been officially reported 5.000.000 bales engagement of "Maggie Pepper" at the Carl Hoschna. In this instance the with the company for only four weeks, over the previous high mark. This Illinois in two weeks and sail for Eng- score will be furnished by a well- both then retiring for a summer's va- means lots of money down here. The land. Nothing has been selected to known' Parisian musician. * cation prior to opening on their next show business will get its share. succeed Miss Stahl at the Illinois as Maude Lambert also signed a con- season's respective starring tours. yet. tract with A. H. Woods through Matt DOESN'T WANT COAST TRIP. ROSS Grau. last week which calls for her REOPENS THE CORT. A tour to the Pacific Coast next sea- fclARRYMORE AT $2,000. Chicago, June 7. appearance in the company which will son in "He Came From Milwaukee" $2,000 weekly for a couple of weeks When the Cort reopens in the fall support Eddie Foy next season under doesn't appeal to Sam Bernard. Mr. or more will tempt Jack Barrymore the attraction will be "An Everyday the Woods management. Bernard closed with that show in Chi- into vaudeville this summer, it Is said. Man" with Thomas Ross in the title Miss Lambert will play vaudeville cago last week, reaching New York, Mr. Barrymore is through with his under the direction of Jenie Jacobs role. Owen Davis wrote the piece. Monday. season in "The Fortune Hunter." Davis is the author of "Cherub Di- (Casey Agency ) until the rehearsals The Shuberts have planned to send Dave Robinson of the New Brighton vine," which had a run of one matinee are called for the new Foy piece. star and attraction to the west, but Theatre offered Mr. Barrymore $1,000 at the Grand Opera House here last the star isn't favorable to the arrange- for one week. This was declined. season. Setting the figure at twice the ZIEGFELI) SHOW. ment. Mr. Bernard has not settled amount, THK Charles Dickson's new piece is to be upon anything definite, beyond a va- it is quite likely Mr. Barrymore will F. Ziegfeld, Jr., has announced his called Average Man." He feels "An cation with his family this summer. receive it, first appearing at the Ma- cast for "The Follies of completed that the Frazee & Lederer-Owen Da- jestic, Chicago. He will play a sketch, 1911." The show opens at the Apollo. vis title. 'An Every Day Man," might assisted by four people. Atlantic City. June 19, appearing at conflict and has requested Frazee & NO TEN-GENT GALLERIES. the New York Roof June 20. Ledcrer to select another. Inasmuch A report spread about last week FHAZKE GOING AWAY. In the company will be Bessie McCoy. as Dickson was first in the field and that at a meeting of the legitimate to H. H. Frazee has Lillian Lorraine, Fanny Brice, Clara his paper is being made, the request managers, it had been decided adopt booked passage on Palmer. Dolly Sisters, Vera Maxwell. may he compiled with. a ten-cent admission scale for the gal- the Adriatic for next .Monday. His Arline Boley, Harry Watson, Leon Er- leries of first class theatres, to com- trip abroad is purely one of recreation. entertainments. He joins his wife in rol, Walter Percival, Brown and Bly- I.. BNGLAND OVERLOADED. FEDERATION BOYCOTTS PARKS. PEACEFULNESS OF THE RATS (Special Cable to Vajubtt*) Chicago, June 7. London, June 7. The Chicago Federation of Labor DISTURBED OVER ELECTION There will be no further booking placed San Souci and White Oity here of American turns for the re- Parks on the "unfair list" at its reg- mainder of the summer. All agents ular meeting held here last Sunday. In In Harry De Veaux the Storm Centre. Major James offering them have been informed by order to strengthen the boycott, the Doyle also Reported Object of Attack. "Yiddish" the various music hall managers that Federation requested all local unions whose members are employed in the and "German" Affiliated Unions Displeased the market is glutted. It seems that practically nearly every act in Amer- parks to stand behind the action and i ica has evinced a frenzied anxiety tie up the places of amusement. The peacefulness of th e White Rats have further divided the White Hats to attend the Coronation celebration Refusals of the management of both unionizing Actors' Union has been very much dis- Actors' Union. and has been in communication with parks to agree to the wait- Although Major Doyle is a Lillipu- agents here seeking a few weeks' ers and waitresses, bartenders and turbed since June 1, when Harry De tian in size, he is said to have a mind booking in London during that period. printers was declared to be the cause Veaux received a written notification normally developed, and with this, in of the action by the Federation. he was ineligible for nomination as a the past, has uprooted two or three Keith's new theatre at Toledo will A delegate of the waitresses and member of the Board of Directors. people formerly White Rats, but who open about Oct. 1. It is being routed bartenders union declared that pickets The Actors' Union section of the are no longer members of the organi- by Sam K. Hodgdon as a regular stand would be stationed at entrances to zation. both parks to report on any member present White Rats Actors' Union was on the United Booking Offices circuits The "Yiddish" and German actors, for next season. of a labor union caught in the "unfair" formerly presided over by Mr. De places. Veaux. The coming election in the If a sympathetic strike be called all amalgamated order is the first oppor- 1 union men employed In both partis will • • - tunity Mr. De Veaux has had of find- walk out. This will include vaudeville ing where and how he actually stood ' • . artists, moving picture operators, mu- • i in the merged orders. • sicians, grocery and beer teamsters, The annual general meeting of the waiters, bartenders, etc. However, it • society is to be held June 15. All is not expected that any definite action nominations for the elections to the will be taken until all unions have in be ! twelve vacancies the Board must 1 been consulted. It is understood that filed the day before. Election is by communications were sent to all la- ballot following the meeting. bor unions affiliated with the central The name of Mr. De Veaux was body last Monday requesting that they 1 placed In nomination by some mem- ,'i join in the boycott. ber. Late last week a letter was writ- information law ten him with the that Chicago, June 7. under a section of th e constitution he According to a published statement was not eligible for the position. in last Saturday's "Tribune" the pros- A warm period is said to have fol- pective battle between the western lowed the receipt of the letter by Mr. members of the Vaudeville Manager's De Veaux, who gathered his former Protective Association and the White Actors' Union clans together. - \ Some Rats Actors' Union is scheduled to are now members of the White Rats take place on or abount June 16, when Actors' Union, others join • did not the union plans to inaugurate a boy- when the old merger occurred. The cott on every vaudeville theatre be- Actors' Union remained silent un- * men i, tween Chicago and the Pacific Coast, til the Tuesday night meeting of this where non-union acts are employed. week, when it is reported Mr. De The union's open door invitation to Veaux succeeded in having his name artists to join the organization 4 regard- accepted. The official reason given for less of past record or class expires on the rejection was the constitution t June 15 and the "Tribune" figures called for members of the Board to V that the boycott policy will be put Into have been actively engaged the upon effect at that time. stage for a number of years. 4 The wiseacres who are inclined to Another troublesome event arising look at the proposition from a conserv- this week in the Rats was the report ative \ point of view are inclined to de- that charges wer to be preferred e ride the idea of any particular exer- against Major James Doyle for inflam- cise of union strength at this time of matory comment against a prominent * year when mostly every vaudeville the- official connected with the society. Ma- IRMA B'ETRAND atre in the west and middle west has jor Doyle at one time was a member At the Follei Bergere. either closed for the summer or is of the Board of Directors. In that about to do so. It Is not believed that capacity he is said to have undertook any concerted action will be taken in to learn what was going on. For this, in unions of their own, affiliated with A NEW DAMAGE ANGLE. the direction of the proposed boycott it is reported, he was rebuked through the main body of unionized actors, (Special Cable to Variety;) until early in the fall when the ma- a resolution being passed forbidding have become much disgruntled, it is Paris, June 7. jority of the houses will reopen. any single director the privilege of ex- reported, over having been informed Mme. Rejane is asking 9,000 francs amining the books of the order. by the main body (White Rats Actors' indemnity of the Moss Circuit in Lon- Upon receipt of notification that Union) that they cannot vote at the don for the loss of time occasioned BILLIE REEVES UNDECIDED. charges were to be filed against him, coming election. Paying so much per by her illness. The French artiste Indecision has been hovering about Major Doyle is reported to have writ- capita, the "Yiddish" and German ac- through her secretary makes the de- Blllie Reeves, "The Drunk," since his ten a lengthy letter to a White Rat in tors believe they should have a voice. mand, claiming that she had her sup- return from the road Monday with New York, asking that it b publicly They are e threatening to break away port engaged and was forced to pay "The Follies of 1910." Mr. Reeves read on the floor at the next meeting from the affiliation, it is said, unless them, though she did not appear. Re- came back to New York with the in- (last Tuesday). The Major, in Chi- given proper recognition. This seces- jane was booked at the Hippodrome tention of returning to his home. Eng- cago, at the time, arranged also, ac- sion, it was reported, had been ex- and was obliged to postpone her date land, for a long delayed visit. He had cording to current stories, to com e on pected by th former e Actors' Union because of sickness. not been In the big town over four to New York and be present in per- crowd, who would have joined with it, hours when offers for vaudeville this son at any trial. According to the had a flat refusal of De Veaux's nomi- 8. Wollsteiner, until recently con- summer and productions were hurled rumors the Major's charges are di- nation been finally made. nected with the New York branch of at him. Some called for Mr. Reeves' rected im- against an appointed officer of As the various matters* stand at the Marinelll Agency, has joined the mediate engagement. Blllie could not the Rats. The charges against Major present, no one seems to exactly know London agents, and will hereafter be decide by Wednosday whether ho Doyle said are to have been dropped. the termination or in what form the connected with the Will Collins Agency should forego the sea voyage or the The Major Doyle affair is reported to incidents will close. in that city. pressing offers. VARIETY A STAIR & HAVLIN ROUTE. EDWARD HARRIGAN MOURNED. ROSENBERG SETTLES WITH K •% E. MANAGER BARS A CRITIC. "The Winning Widow," which Max In the midst of the series of revivals The almost celebrated case of Wal- The New Brighton Theatre will not Spiegl 1b going to send over to the by "old timers," Edward Harrlgan, ter Rosenberg, frozen out of the New be visited this summer by C. F. Zittel, J Stair & Havlin "pop" circuit next sea "the Charles Dickens of the American York roof, or the show presented by of the Evening Journal, if Manager stage," son, is to start in rehearsal the latter died at his home 249 West him there too warm to remain, reached Pavld Robinson can prevent it. Mr. part of August. 10 2d street. The end came Tuesday a settlement out of court this week. Robinson has placed the ban on Mr. During the early part of this week last, after an illness of over two years. Mr. Rosenberg had sued Klaw & Er- Zittel, who is the vaudeville critic of Mr. Spiegl received the route for the Heart failure is given as the cause. The langer for some thousands of dollars the New York Evening Journal. In- show from the S. & H. offices. Ac- deceased was 65 years old. He is sur- for unlawful ejection or something of cluded by the bar is any representa- cording to this schedule the show is to vived by a wife and six children. that sort. The settlement gave Mr. tive of Mr. Zittel, although the edict open at Trenton, N. J., for three days Harrigan's most successful piece was Rosenberg enough to pay his lawyers, does not take in the newspaper, nor on Sept. 14. The following week the "The Mulligan Guards Ball," produced anyway, and perhaps covered the cost any others of its staff. show is to play in Phllly with a tour at the Comique in 1879. He followed of a new overcoat worn by him Mon- The action by Mr. Robinson was of the Jake Wells time to follow. The it in quick succession with "The Mulli- day evening. decided upon almost the same day last closing date of the season at present gan Guards Chowder," "The Mulligan Whatever the arrangements were, week that Collier's Weekly "exposed" is April 8 in Toronto. Guards Christmas," "The Mulligan they left Walter in a pleasant frame the methods of Mr. Zittel and the Although the company will remain Guards Surprise, "Mulligan's Silver of mind, so much so, he requested Evening Journal in the procuring of out from September until April, there Wedding" and numerous others with that a public statement be made to theatrical advertisements. The Journal will be practically no eastern time "Mulligan" as the central character. Louis F. Werba John, the Barber, for a few years has been giving the- played by the organization. and the remainder of the motley crew atrical people, who advert'sed in It, According to a manager who is in- he introduced to "Governor Hughes" large quantities of free advertising. In terested in the production of several CHICAGO'S FOLIES. at Atlantic City about a year ago, in- a series of articles upon the degen- new offerings which are scheduled to Chicago, June 7. forming the bunch that "Governor eracy of the American newspaper, Will their over the Stair Hav- is ill. (No relative of And way and Henry B. Harris announced yester- Hughes" now Irwin has been pointing out many circuit popular price houses next Judge Hughes.) lin of day that he had about completed ar- facts, and Anally reached the Hearst season, Billy Van and the Beaumont Things are running for Rosenberg. rangements for a new theatre to be papers dramatic department. Sisters and John and Emma Ray are erected here within "The Loop" and It looks as though he would unload One of the most prominent Broad- to next season to their earlier the Criterion, Asbury Park, Ar- return which, when built, will be operated as upon way managers, fully informed on the * love. . thur Klein, playing the house with New York's Folies Bergere is run. The value of the Evening Journal to the- is to be seen in a production him over the summer on a percentage Van name of the new house will be the atricals, was asked Monday by a which he is to stand sponsor for basis. It holds 600 people. Mr. Folies Bergere and will contain a thea- Varietv, representative what aid the the Rays are to revive Klein soon be offering acts at a personally and tre, music hall and cafe. may paper had been to him. He replied: one of their former musical pieces for figure that will discount the prices for- first was benefit, but Mr. Harris has made arrangement "At there some the S. & H. houses. merly made by Ben Harris for Atlantic the persistency of it defeated its own with B. H. Harris, the architect who City. . purpose." designed the plans for the Blackstone Chicago, June 7. Besides the Criterion at Asbury, Mr. theatre, to furnish him with plans for Next season Stair & Havlin will pre- Rosenberg has the Savoy there—and the new house. Before leaving for New sent melodrama in four Chicago houses an opinion of the inhabitants that York, however, Mr. Harris stated that Alhambra, Palace Opera House, Cri- causes most of them to go to church he would make known the location terion and the Bijou (latter owned by twice on Sundays to pray for him. within a week. Kohl & Castle). When Joe Wood heard that Rosen- The Alhambra which has been a berg had landed Klein for the Crite- spoke on the Eastern Burlesque Wheel rion, Mr. Wood thought out a plan to for the past two years was recently "split the week" with the big bills, leased by Roche, Marvin & Kettering the second half taking in the Wood for five years. This house will open house at Long Branch. This sounded July 17 with "Forty-five Minutes from so good to Joe, he hunted up Arthur, Broadway." Following the Cohan-Har- prepared to take $1,000 for the sum- ris piece a melodramatic show will be mer. Joe said he didn't care so much the attraction. about the money, but he liked Klein The Palace opens Sept. 8 with the and wanted to see him get along. Bijou following a week later. Wm. Roche will manage the Bijou for Kohl & Castle and at the same time direct VERA MICHAELENA, "SENORITA." the business end of the Haymarket for Joe and L. Lawrence Weber have the same firm. selected Vera Michaelena to take the titular role in their production of "Senorita," to be produced LOOKING OUT IN GERMANY. at Weber's MARGARET MUDGE Berlin, May 30. theatre dur'ng August. In Vaudeville. James C. Duff is negotiating with Herr Max Reinhardt, the German man- "DR. DE LUXE" CLOSING. FOY SHOW ager, for some American product'cns. NAMED. He may secure the musical comedy, Boston, June 7. Chicago, June 7. "Polnische Wirtschaft" ("A Polish The Colonial and "Dr. De Luxe" clos? The now E:ldie Foy phow scheduled Mess"), now nearing its 300th con- together for the season ths Satur- to open at the Olympic next season has secutive performance in Germany. day. The Gaites show has been do- been renamed "The Girl from tlie Fol- George Marion, scouting for Charles ing fairly, considering the weather. ies Bergere." The piece was first call- Dillingham, has been getting costumes, Valeska Suratt's "Red Rose" is the scenery and "business" for the new only production holding over here next ed "The Sleeping Car Conductor." Dillingham play, which will have a week, other than the stock companies. German atmosphere. Miss Suratt's show may go to New BIJOU, MEMPHIS, BURNS. VICTORIA PALACE York shortly for a summer run. Memphis, MRS. FISKE'S RETURN. The now house of the Varieties Theatre June 7. Controlling Co., situated opposite the Victoria San Francisco, Fire completely Chicago, June 7. Station of the District (Underground) Rail- June 7. destroyed the Bijou way, London, Eng. It Is being built on the Mrs. Fiske will be seen at the The Savoy theatre is closed for the theatre at 5 o'clock Monday morning. site of the old Standard Music Hall. Grand Opera House here for a run summer. The Bijou Amusement Co., of which Wells is of eight weeks, opening Oct. 2. She Jake the president, controlled the Bijou. It is a heavy will appear in Gertrude Atherton's FINNIGAN REPLACES KETTERING. TOUGH LUCK IN IOWA. loser on the play, "Julia France." fire. Chicago, June 7. Iowa City, la., June 7. The Bijou was the old Stair & Hav- Richard will Finnigan direct the Coldren Opera House, the only legit- 1 n house. It had been dark for sev- COOPKK SIGNS WITH WOODS. publicity of the Mort Singer produc- imate theatre in the city, has been eral weeks. Arrangements had been Harry Cooper tions, has been signed by replacing Ralph Kettering in sold to a local bank, and will be re- made to install "pop" vaudeville at A. H. Woods to appear in "Modest that position. Mr. Kettering ig at pres- modeled into an office building. This the Bijou, as the company controls Suzanne," which opens in Chicago late ent publicity director at White City .leaves Iowa City with a population of the Jefferson (now the Lyric), where in August. Park. 12,000 without an opera house. the attractions will play next season. VARIETY country. Mr. Irwin refers to the big The greatest curse a theatrical has been his star boarder, most likely dailies in his articles, without refer- newspaper may have thrust upon It is paying him a weekly salary. Another ence to trade papers. Theatrical jour- the standing theatre advertisements. of his stars has been Marcus Loew, KIETY nals, however, through becoming the This is the club held over all the thea- who doubtlessly, also, pays him a sal- Pubflahcd WMkly by trade papers for a profession the pub- trical papers by the managers. Wheth- ary. Loew liked the Journal be- VAMETY PUBLISHING GO. lic is deeply interested in, get away er it is a daily or weekly ad, the club cause it didn't mind spreading the Times Square New Tork City from the cold hard "trade journal- is there just the same. To "pull out news around that he was a great the- ism." No one can easily read an ad" is the only and surest way the atrical manager and a millionaire, SIMB SILVERMAN the Iron Age or the Dry Goods manager knows of "keeping the paper made in "small time" vaudeville. Ar- Proprietor. Economist, for instance, unless en- in line." ticles like these never yet scared an CHICAGO II So. Dearborn 8t. gaged in either of those trades. With intending Investor. Th* Journal had JOHN J. O'CONNOR theatricals, any theatre patron may Variety has never been tested William Morris hcokel, but fa'llng to become a reader of the theatrical pub- through not having carried the regu- make Mr. Morris a millionaire, he re- LONDON 6 Green St., Leicester 8q. lication, sufficient in it to hold W. BUCHANAN TAYLOB finding lar theatre advertisements of the New tired from the ring, badly bruised. attention. York houses. SAN FRANCISCO »0I Market St It was Mr. Morris who, unknowing- J. B. McCLBLLAN Nowhere is there a lower grade of The Evening Journal did not have ly, helped the Journal's critic-solicitor PARI8 61 bis. Rue Saint Dldler depravity in journalism than among to set the example. But the Journal in his press agency and advertis'ng O. KENDBBW the theatrical papers. They sell them- EDWARD did nothing to improve the situation. campaigns. The Journal man told selves, blackmail, take money in the BERLIN 67 Unter den Linden Instead it improved upon several fea- vaudeville actors he would raise their same way a highway robber might, tures, which had become stagnated salaries. Then, taking charge of the ADVERTISEMENTS. and still run on, with no decency or through long usage by others. act (upon a percentage or salary) he Advertising- copy for ourrent Issue must honor or any one thing that would off reach New Tork office by • p. m. Wednesday. auctioned it between William Mor- tend to make the very professionals Advertisements by mall should be accompa- The Journal lent itself freely to its ris (the "opposition" in vaudeville dur- remittance. they cater to have more respect for nied by theatrical advertiser, whether actor or ing those days), and the other faction. them than a dirty little yellow cur. SUBSCRIPTION RATES. manager. If an actress, and easily im- Morris got the most of the lemons Annual •* pressed, its critic attached himself as through needing acts. When vaude- Foreign • It has always been that way, and Single copies, 10 oents. a press agent. But last week a legiti- ville settled down with no opposition may always be. When editors will per- mate actress intending to enter vau- (occuring a short time ago), the Jour- Entered as second-class matter at New Tork. mit their editorial and repertorial deville within the month, had cards nal's critic-solicitor's bus'ness fell off. staff members to act as press agents, Vol. XXIII. Jane 10 No. I printed and scattered about, reading He could promise, but couldn't de- have outside interests, be the "mana- "Publicity by C. F. Zittel, N. Y. Jour- liver. Vaudeville actors then discov- ger" or "agent" of theatrical people, Collier's Weekly struck home to nal." ered that "the opposition" had "boost- there is small chance of a reform. theatricals in its series of articles on ed salaries." nothing else. The act could expected when The Nor a reform be which had been "boosted" also newspapers written by Will Irwin. ' Probably the theatrical advertiser found was the the managing editor of a sheet will out that their value decreased by New York Evening Journal from the playing ranks who has di- Just think so little of the dignity of his last week. one-half when the opposition ceased. special object of the expose rected theatrical papers more wholly position that he will stoop to become anyone else of past years has a press agent himself, for any sort of than after publication, William The day been Eva Tanguay. It Is only a few Another paper is promising an enterprise that will repay. Nor is vaude- R. Hearst sued Robert J. Collier for caused to a reform possible when a theatrical days ago that Miss Tanguay ville acts in return for a half Mr. Irwin's story $500,000 for libel. be printed in another theatrical pa- page advertisement, a "column write- sheet is owned by investors, without a of advertisements carried illustrations per a denial of a story in Varietx up during the week," a cartoon, and ruling control in it, who have no pride support of his state- and editorials in that she was hissed off the stage at other emoluments to obtain busi- in the paper, -but demand that a re- the ment that -the Evening Journal had paper turn be made. That return must be the Colonial theatre. The same ness. The price for the half page sold its advertising pages to theatrical printing that advertisement gave which carries these things with it has had. It's up to the staff to get it. And people, with the promise of an editor- a full review of Miss Tanguay's act not been increased. In many cases, it they get it. ial by Arthur Brisbane with nearly Tuesday morning, following her ap- has been lowered. It's a practice that every page advertisement. A promise The A theatrical advertiser can dictate pearance at the Colonial Monday. results in no good to the paper em- of a Nell Brinkley sketch, "write-up" review gave her act In detail, men- ploying it. The "column write to a theatrical newspaper what it shall ups" notice" accompanied the and "good applause so terrific (In the forms of and shall not print. Mr. Irwin cites tioned the was a review), are laugh- half page advertisements. According the large department stores as con- she was recalled for a finale encore to ed at by agents and managers, the car- Hearst wouldn't sell to Mr. Irwin. "notice" toon Is trolling in part the policy of a daily render "I Don't Care." That nothing more, and the same Brisbane for less than a $1,000 ad- through their big advertising con- was either written by Miss Tanguay old finish is always there, if the act vertisement (price of a page). tracts. A theatrical advertiser doesn't or in the office of the newspaper. Had has "the goods," it is booked; if not, have to be a large advertiser. He, a representative been at the theatre, it is not. The articles by Mr. Irwin in Collier's it is inconceivable that even though she or it may be a little piker, spend- are touching upon the methods and ing an insignificant amount yearly in a hardened theatrical newspaper re- Much methods tend to destroy what policies present day Journalism, the of porter, he could have so contorted the the paper, but he, she or it can, and little confidence may be. left In the- relations between the counting and does, demand more return than the facts. atrical papers. For ten years in Eng- editorial rooms. Mr. Irwin gives facts mere advertisement itself might call land, Oswald Stoll never read a criti- in substantiation of his statements. for. The same paper the same day Miss cism In a theatrical paper. He was Tanguay's advertisement appeared fooled once by an "advertisement-no- In mentioning the Evening Journal There are some advertisers in thea- mentioned that if there were any hiss- tice," and said he never would be fool- and its theatrical advertising in con- trical sheets who order the critics at- ing, it was the calcium light. Yet, ed again. That one little thing, thought nection with the dramatic department tached to those papers around like so Miss Tanguay in her advertisement of no tmpcrtance likely by the English of that paper, Mr. Irwin merely scrapei many little bell boys. These critics did not deny that she was hissed, ex- paper selling itself, may have brought the surface, in so far as the actual have two functions: to criticise and to cepting to other portions of Variety's all the English theatrical papers to conditions prevailing there are con- solicit advertisements. On the story. Not another theatrical paper the level they are now at. The great- cerned. Of course, though, the alleged business a commission is given them. reported the disturbance at the Colo- est compliment we believe Variety selling of the editorial page with an The salary and commission make their nial, a matter that was street talk ever received was when Mr. Stoll or- advertisement appealed to Mr. Irwin weekly income from the paper. The along Broadway within thirty minutes dered three years ago that Variktv.'s as the greatest offence to decent jour- critic-solicitor or news-gatherer-solici- after it occurred. No other paper criticisms and New Act reports be nalism. tor is out for himself. He wants busi- would print it, for an "ad" now and filed and tabulate!, as done by the ness because he can make money for then from Miss Tanguay had gagged American managers and agents. And but So it In, to decent journalists, himself. The editor tells his staff who them all, like so many little pups with we would rather know that a manager as there is no decency in theatrical are the "friends" of the paper, and muzzles on. or agent abroad believes he can nely in journalism, there are other things those who are not. "The friends must upon Vaiukty. as truthful than all the with the Evening Journal's connection be protected." The Evening Journal's dramatic de- money Miss Tanguay has offered to dramatic department, its vaudeville or partment's work is "raw" at times. would speni in Vahiktv.. theatrical advertising solici- critic and Suppression of news Is essential. The Journal prints once weekly a that surprised the theatrical news- tor There have been theatrical papers con- horse racing chart. The originator The Collier's articles on newspapers paper men even more. ducted, and there are now, which find of the chart, who is the critic-solicitor are going to do much toward straight- ii impossible to get out a newsy Issue of that paper, has had as many as ten ening up the dallies. Why can not The stories in Collier's may do a lot because there are too many "friends" vaudeville acts on his hands as their the theatrical parers start to clean to clean up the newspapers of this that "must be looked out for." press agent at one time. Miss Tanguay themselves up? 8 VARIETY IFB, ANDS AND BUT8. THINGS DO CHANGE. A "GOOD ROADS" SHOW. SOME WESTERN SHOWS. St. Louis, June 7. 7. Marie Dressier is to have a new Chicago, June Twenty chorus girls will be carr'ed Charles A. piece next season. She will star again Spalding in a telegram A big spectacular extravaganza pro- by Tom Miner's "Bohemians" next to the statement under the direction of Lew Fields, but Times confirmed a duction under the general direction of season. The principals will be Andy that Charles Frohman and Klaw ft Er- R. L. prominent theatrical there is a likelihood that the Shuberts Brown, a Gardner, Ida Nlcolai, Hughey Bern- langer had acquired control of the Cen- will not be Interested in the venture. man of Denver, will shortly move out hardt, Mildred Valmore, Gaylor and tury and Olympic theatres. The starring venture in "Tillie's of this city, headed for the Coast and Wiltsie, Dan McCarty, Fred E. White- They "syndicate" Nightmare'' was a three-cornered af- always have been playing all the principal cites of the house, Dan Gallagher, La Tour Twin houses, but with the of Pat fair in which Fields, the Shuberts and death far west. Sisters, Sam Collins and Bob Deming. Short, Mr. Miss Dressier were financially inter- Spalding did not care to get It is the plan and purpose of the Miner's "Jardin de Paris" company, any closer in to actual manage- ested. Mr. Fields had the star under the management to make a tour of the with Bert Kendricks manager, in ad- ment of his interests, hence the lease. contract, the Shuberts owned the piece country along either the Rock Island, dition to carrying twenty girls, will The Century leased by Spalding, and Miss Dressier received a salary was Santa Fe or Union Pacific Railway feature Miner's "Minstrel Maids" and but he owned the Olympic property, it and percentage of the profits for her lines and no stops will be made in cit- Cora Livingston, the wrestler. Prin- is said. services. ies of less than 10,000 population. The cipals will be Abe Leavitt, Hilton and No announcement has been made of is proposition. There is some discussion now, it is production an open air Lewis, Great Rago. Marion Campbell, the man or two men will manage said, as to whether the withdrawal who Performances will be given either in Adelaide Fell, Pearl Reld, William the houses. of the star from "Tillie's Nightmare" baseball parks, fair grounds or other Stewart, George Marlowe, Charles J. J. Brady, former manager of the leaves the ownership of the piece in similar enclosures with grand stand Sacb.es, Carrie Young and Arthur Century here in 90's, has, the hands of the Shuberts, or whether theatre the accommodations. Two days' engage- Young. it is reported, been appointed manager Mr. Fields and Miss Dressier still re- ments are to be played in the smaller The Three Musical Stewarts, Run- of th e Olympic and Century theatres places, while in the larger cities the tain an equity in it. On the other away Four, Tom McRea, Lydia Jospy, by Klaw & Erlanger, succeeding the will for week-stand. hand it Is maintained that if they can show be booked a Joe Madden, Mabel Leslie, Howard late Pat Short. Brady is due here to- maintain any such claim, the Shuberts The management will make a guar- Davis, La Petite Marvelle, Tom Nolan, night to assume immediate charge. different would still retain an interest in the antee arrangement with the Max Brooks, Charles Tully and wife, future starring ventures of Miss Dress- municipalities and communities along and Ben Homer have been signed for The acquisition of the St. Louis ier under the Fields management. the line. The net receipts over and Morris Whitstock's "New Century theatres by Klaw ft Erlanger seems to "Tillie's Nightmare" will go on tour, above a certain figure is to be donated Girls." have been in the line of a definite pol- opening in September. Ray Cox or for the improvements of the highways Mark Linder, a young comedian, act- icy outlined by the syndicate firm, that Kitty Francis may be selected by the in and adjacent to the cities in which ing* as stage manager of the stock of procuring its own houses under its Shuberts to appear in the title role. the show will appear. In this way it company at Carbondale, Pa., and for- own control in the larger cities. In Is expected the enterprise will be ac- merly a "legit," has been signed by these the productions made by K. ft E. dif- corded the support and aid of the Counlhan ft Shannon for their Western and their associate managers will be ferent Boards of Trade and local Good Wheel show. presented. Roads organizations as well as the Na- Sim Williams this week signed The legitimate managers believe that tional Good Roads Association, which Helen Almora, late prima donna of the the line-up of a personally-owned cir- is Interested in Mr. Brown's movement. "Red Mill" company to play a leading cuit amounts to an admission that .In addition to the company now be- role with his "Ideals" next season. Mil- "The Open Door" or country managers ing rehearsed here, local talent will ton and Delmar were engaged for his have proven they are in command of be used extensively on the way and "Broadway Gaiety Girls." themselves, and too powerful for either with that object in view a director will Pat White's show is owned by the legitimate faction to ever absolutely in be sent out advance to select the lo- Sparrow, Walker ft Edwards Co., of dominate them once more, as they cal artists and rehearse them for their Montreal, which will have out another were dominated in the days when Klaw part in the production. Western Wheel show next season. D. & Erlanger were sole monarchs. sixty-foot Two baggage cars will be S. Walker is getting the new organiza- About the only difference this makes used in the transportation of the scen- tion together. to K. ft E. is the loss of the large book- ery. ing commission and fees, formerly charged! promiscuously, besides having STROUSE'S NEXT SHOW. taken away their "power." The out- Harry M. Strouse will aga'n have side producing manager views the situ- "The Lady Buccaneers" on the Em- ation with complacency, believing that pire Circuit next season. The follow- the country manager by himself, with- ing principals have been engaged: out any chains or strings, permits of John C. Hanson, William P. Conley. him putting over a show and obtaining Sid Kerner, Hoyt and Stein, Anna a route on the merit of his attraction Goldie, Morrelli and Bradley, Frank alone. It has been said that in the Gorman, Tom Gresham, L. Frank olden days, the producing manager did Miller, director. Twenty chorus girls not always obtain a route through that will be carried. MARVELOUS GRIFFITH means. Who was a farmer before he became "The DAN'S SIXTH YEAR. Human Adding Machine" In vaudeville, writes from his farm In the Hooster state that he ia THOMAS* WORD ENOUGH. Daniel Guggenheim will manage the back on the old job for the summer, but by August will be ready to figure and eat two Augustus Thomas has sold a play Original Billy Watson "Beef Trust" dozen eggs for breakfast to Charles Frohman entitled "The show on the Western Wheel next sea- Devil to Pay," without having read it son for the sixth consecutive year. to the manager. It Is said the emi- George Barret has been engaged as WEBER'S FORTY INC8. nent author met the equally illustri- musical director and Harry Clayton During the past week there have ous manager, mentioning he had a will be the property man. been several important meetings held play to offer. Mr. Frohman immedi- The "Beef Trust" principals will be in the little office in the theatre that ately accepted it, without further ado. Billy Spencer, Charles Johnson, Bos- bears the name of Joe Weber at tne When Mr. Thomas asked for an ap- ADA LEWIS ton Comedy Four, Marlon and Thomp- corner of 2!>th street and the "Main pointment to read it, Mr. Frohman is One of the few women of the stage with son and Ida Walling. Stem." sa'd to have replied: "What's the use? laugh producing proclivities, now playing at Frank Calder, who has "The the Duck- Naught can be learned Folies Bergerc. of the meet- You'd make me believe it anyway." lings" on the Western Wheel, will ings other than it is an assured fact Mr. Thomas has always had the rep- TYLER IN LONDON. have a new burlesque next season, re- that there' has been much legal dis- utation of exercising hypnotic powers taining only the title. George C. Tyler, general manager of He has re-en- cussion involve!. The last meeting' over managers. He holds the rec- gaged Charles H. Boyle. was held on Monday of the present ord for never having to read a play Leibler ft Co., who, with Hugh Ford, week. Joe Weber, the Phillips boys a second time, for the reason that once the stage director of the same firm, AUTHOR and Mr. Weber's legal advisor, were allow hi«m in an office to read one of and Edward Morange, the scenic art- BANKRUPT. present. All that'the member of the his plays, it is a foregone conclusion Los Angeles, June 7. ist, went to Africa to study the desert legal staff would divulge was that the manuscript is sure of acceptance. Frank L. Baum, author sand storms, are back in London. of "The "Joe" has forty corporations, and that Wizard of Oz," Is a bankrupt. Lia- there is something doing Mr. Tyler and Mr. Ford will sail for at present Eddie Dunn, the chief of the Cohan bilities are placed at $12,600; assets that has a bearing on the coining America immediately after the sea- publicity staff, has blossomed out as Coro- at $85, the latter consisting of two ion's events." "some" poet. nation ceremonies are completed. suits of clothing and an old typewriter. VARIETY MARTELL TUNING THINGS UP. EASTERN'S NEW BOARD. NEW HOUSES PLACED ON Harry Martell and his lieutenants As reported in Variktv, last week, ar« getting things in shape for next the annual meeting of the Columbia season on the Empire Circuit (West- Amusement Co. ( Kastern Burlesque THE BURLESQUE WHEELS ern Burlesque Wheel), and some of Wheel), June 2, brought the changes the principals have been signed for Western Circuit Adds Star, Chicago, and Park, Phila- the three Whallen & Martell shows. predicted. (Jus Hill was added to the "The Whirl of Mirth" will be the Board of Directors, and John G. Jer- delphia. Eastern Wheel Going in St. new show to replace "The Pennant mon replaced L. Lawrence Weber, re- Winners." It will be managed by Paul. Western Wheel Drawing. signed. Mr. Weber's resigned office Charles Daniels. as treasurer was filled by the election William F. Flagg has written a Chicago, June 7. under discussion at a conference held brand new burlesque entitled "The of R. K. Hynicka. Circuit last The Empire Co. (Western after the drawings took place Morning After" which with new scen- The Columbia officers are J. Herbert Burlesque Wheel), has secured the week. ery and costumes will be produced in Mack, president; Jules Hurtlg, vice- Star theatre, from Jones, Linlck & The drawing for the opening posi- Belles" next season. "The Kentucky president; R. K. Hynicka, treasurer; Scheffer. Negotiations were closed for tions resulted as follows: will be Topak Among the principals Scribner, secretary. Directors, "Jardln De Pari*," Folly, Chicago. Sam A. the Wheel by Herman Fehr. Manning, Byron and Benson, Mr. "Bohemians," Avenue, Detroit. and Charles H. Waldron, Gus Hill, John The Empire Co. buys the property "Zallah'a Own Company," Lafayette, Buffalo. and Mrs. Lester Pike, and Relyea and "Pat White's Gaiety Girls," Star, Toronto. G. Jermon, Edward Slegman, Charles will be for $275,000. A company "Watson's Beef Trust/6' Royal, Montreal. Helene. Sixteen chorus girls and six "Yankee Doodle Girls," Howard, Boston. Barton. formed to take it over, the Empire will be carried. "The Umpire," Columbia, Boston. male choristers The subsidiary companies of the Co- Circuit corporation subscribing $50,- "Follies of the Day," Bon Ton, Jersey City. "Sam Devere's Show" will be Per- "New Century Girls," Trocadero, Philadelphia. lumbia, Including the Baltimore Thea- the stock, each director 000 to capital "Jolly Girls," Miner's Bowery, New York. sonally managed by Lou Stark, who "Empire Show," Casino, Brooklyn. tre Co. (Gayety theatre) ; Gayety Thea- $5,000, and the traveling road shows Emmett, Early Miner's "Americans," Empire, Brooklyn. has engaged Ward and tre Co., Louisville; Chicago Theatre on the Wheel allotted each $1,000 "Avenue Girls," New Century, Kansas City. Late, Gertrude Lynch, Phil Mat- "Cherry Blossoms," Miner's Eighth Avenue, and Co. (Columbia); Toronto Theatre Co., worth of stock. New York. thews, Charles Rentz and wife and "The Ducklings," Columbia, Scranton. (Gayety); Kansas City Theatre Co. Possession will be taken of the chorus and "Big Review," Luzerne, Wllkes-Barre. Lillie Stevens. Six men (Gayety); Washington Theatre Co. July 1. It will Western "Girls From Missouri," Empire, Philadelphia. house be a sixteen girls will be with that com- "Tiger LUUes,' Monumental, Baltimore. (Gayety); Columbia Building and The- Wheel spoke commencing with next "Miss New York, Jr.," Lyceum, Washington. pany. atre Co. (Columbia, New York), also season. "Sam Devere's Own Show," Pennsylvania Cir- cuit. elected officers and directors. Sam The first report of the transaction D. S. Walker's Show, Academy, Pittsburg. "Moulin Rouge," Apollo, Wheeling. BUILDING IN PATERSON. A. Scribner is president of each sub- said that the Western Wheel had rent- " iventucky Belles," Star, Cleveland. Maurice Jacobs has verified the re- sidiary company, with J. Herbert ed the property for eleven years at "Star Show Girls," Empire, Chicago. "Whirl of Mirth," People's Cincinnati. port that Butler, Jacobs & Lowrie are Mack, vice-president. Other than the $14,000 yearly. "Cosy Corner Girls," Buckingham, Louisville. "Merry Maidens," Empire, Indianapolis. building a new burlesque house in Pat- Columbia Co. (parent), Mr. Hill was The Star has been playing "pop" "Lady Buccaneers." Standard, St. Louis. erson. Mr. Jacobs said the theatre will elected to the directorate of the To- vaudeville* "Broadway Gaiety Girls," Century, Kansas City. be completed by next September. It ronto company only. "Darlings of Paris," Krug, Omaha. ' •Imperials," Star, St. Paul. is to house Western Wheel shows. The election of Hill is probably by Besides the Star, Chicago, the West- Williams' "Ideals," Dewey, Minneapolis. "Girls From Star, arrangement, to settle all pending liti- ern Wheel closed this week for the Reno," Milwaukee. gation. Mr. Hill was backed up in Park theatre, Philadelphia. the factional fight made against the The Eastern Burlesque Wheel will PRODUCING ALL FIVE SHOWS. Columbia Co. by Fred Irwin and Harry play its attractions the coming season For the coming burlesque season Bryant. Mr. Irwin left for the north at the new Shubert theatre, St. Paul. Dan Dody, the stage director, has after disposing of his shows for next A contract is in St. Paul now, only limited himself to the production of season. What Mr. Bryant has re- awaiting the signature of a local man- the five Hurtlg & Seamon shows on ceived out of all the noise made, no ager (Cooke) to bind the negotiations. the Eastern Burlesque Wheel. Mr. one knows. All that Mr. Bryant The rental of the Shubert to the bur- Dody will find no time to construct wanted, according to report, was a lesque people will relieve the Shuberts other attractions, excepting a single complete statement from companies in of a stand in that city, which has been engagement made by him to put on which he had invested money. Hill a large source of loss to them. St. "The Merry Maidens" for Butler. wanted recognition, having been re- Paul Is a notoriously poor show town. Jacobs & Lowrie. vengeful since forced out of the office The legitimate end of it is now wholly "The Maidens" will go out next as treasurer of the Columbia Co. two in the care of Klaw & Erlanger. The season with a new two-act musical or three years ago. From the returns, Western Wheel has the Star there. piece, book and lyrics to be written Mr. Hill has received his recognition, Montreal Is a town in which the by Sol Aronson. but another thing the "faction" made Eastern folk will have a theatre of oath they would break, "The Voting their own for the season of '12-' 13. TOM MAHONKY ENGAGED. Trust," still remains. It is "The Plans are now going forward to bu'ld Jack McAleer has been engaged by Voting Trust" that still runs the East- one by that time. B. E. Forrester to manage the "Belles ern Burlesque Wheel. The Western Wheel held its annual of the Boulevard" next season. Twen- The peacemaking may go on until drawing June 2 at the Bon Ton the- ty-four chorus girls will be carried. perhaps Fred Irwin will yet talk and atre, Jersey City. It denotes the Tom Mahoney was signed this week to OonilriK Boon to be talked to by J. Herbert Mack, or opening points for all the Wheel shows tho Odeon Cafr, San Fran- cisco, ufu-r which play one of the principal parts. on extended engagement In Gus Hill take lunch with Ed. Rush. next season. While thirty-three are Honolulu will be played. In these days of wild words and little upon the list, there will be three more doing, no one would drop dead were shows added to the Wheel, as the new OLD TITLE HOLDS OVEK. MUST KEEP KM they to see Gus Hill and Larry Weber houses at Newark and Paterson are The B-owman Brothers, lessors of LIGHTED. One of the now orders having tea together. completed, with the extra week creat- the "Vanity Fair" show franchise, on placed in effect by the Western Burlesque J. Goldenberg, once of the faction, ed by the addition of the Star, Chi- the Eastern Burlesque Wheel from Wheel is that its circuit houses must be light- ducked from under when the going cago. A meeting of the Empire Cir- Gus Hill, will not change the title, ed up during a performance. full looked bad. Another factionist, Pete cuit Co. was to have been held yester- but will put out a new burlesque in A display for next season is Clark, who signed his name often day to settle these matters. This will which they will be featured next sea- demanded, inside and outside of enough to Bee it in print once or twice, increase the strength of the Wheel to son. the theatre, the front portion commencing was early pronounced harmless, be- thirty-six houses, with as many shows, Ben Bolan, who managed the tour to glare from seven p. m. cause he was not a stockholder. all week stands, unless a change of "The Midnight Maidens" last sea- At the election of the Columbia should hereafter arrive. son, will look after "Vanity Fair" this Amusement Co., it developed that the Richmond and Norfolk may have season, while Sydney Ranken will go SELECTS A PRIMA DONNA. Irwin-llill-Bryant faction had 54 votes, burlesque when the season opens in in advance. Marie Parks, last season with some by proxies The regular ticket the fall. "Naughty Marietta," has been signed brought out about l,7(»0 votes. Mr. It is understood that Jake Wells COLLINS HEADING "MIRTH" SHOW as prima donna for "The Girls From Bryant is reported to have left in the has made a proposition to the Empire Eddie B. Collins has been selected Missouri." the burlesque show which middle of the meeting, much disgusted. Circuit Co. (Western Wheel), which to head Whallen & Martel's "Whirl Lewis Talbot will manage on the The increase of the hoard to nJiH|- carries a guarantee with it, for the of Mirth" show next season. Western Wheel next season members permitted of the insertion of playing of the Wheel shows next sea- The piece was written by Dave Ma- Frank P. Murphy and Eva Mull Mr. Slegman. son. Nothing definite has been done rion. There will be thirty-three peo- have been engaged as comedian and The next meeting will take, place in by the Empire people. The matter was ple carried. soubret for next season. July. • 10 VARIETY HEAL OPERA FOR "VAUD." THE BEEHLERS SETTLING. PROTECTS ONLY MEMBERS. "THREE TREES" TORN UP AGAIN. recitation What will be the most important Chicago, June 7. Only members of the Vaudeville The "Three Trees" of operatic production presented to Returning home after a ten-day Managers' Protective Association are fame, was torn up again this week, notified the vaudeville is that contemplated for visit to New York, Charles and Dave entitled to the protection of the asso- when Luescher & Werba by an next fall by Werba & Luescher and Beehler have decided to re-enter vau- ciation, said an officer of it. White Rats that any attempt the Andreas Dippel, managers and pro- deville in the guise of promoters. The "The impression seems to be out officer of the organization to rent ducers of "The Spring Maid." Messrs. Beehlers will open offices here shortly that we shall look after all managers "bit" out for vaudeville or other stage Mark A. Luescher and Louis F. Werba for the purpose of promoting, produc- who find themselves In trouble," he purposes would be legally resisted by know as much about vaudeville as ing and managing vaudeville acts. remarked to a Variety; representative. the firm. commenting there is to find out. With Mr. Dippel, Both boys have been schooled under "That is not so. We give attention Mark A. Luescher, in that they have concluded to place a one- Martin Beck, Charles Beehler having to only our own people, and in speak- on the matter this week, said stage act operetta in the variety field. The been Chicago manager of the Orpheum ing of that I want to say that L. when dickering for the American music will be by the composer of "The Circuit for the past Ave years, and was Schindler of Chicago, does not belong rights to the recitation, several let- Spring Maid." Mr. Dippel, while in private secretary to Henry W. Savage, to the V. M. P. A." ters passed between his firm and the Europe this summer, will engage the previously. Dave has been for some Variety, has also been informed that Rats official. The letters clearly con- four singers necessary to interpret the time private secretary to the late C. E. the Association will not indiscriminate- vey the title of the recitation as far light score. Kohl and spent several months inau- ly take in new members, but exercises as the American stage rights go to gurating the Orpheum Circuit system a full discretion from applications Werba & Luescher upon the payment for DID WELL IN ENGLAND. in some of their smaller cities. made. of around $250, which was paid Albert Whelan, a for- (Special Cable to Variety) Arrangements have been made with the account of to have held London, June 7. the booking departments of the "big eign artist who claimed time'' in both the east and west where- the sole rights over here from Mark Brlce and King opened at the Tivoli by the Beehlers will be able to place Sheridan, an Englishman, and the Monday, and scored an instantaneous any act that can pass Inspection. They original owner. success despite a poor position and a are at present endeavoring to secure a Upon purchasing the "Three Trees," very light attendance. "tryout" house here, where they can it was made the center of a brief scene Marie Fenton made her debut at show their goods to the various mana- in Werba & Luescher's "Spring Maid," the Palace the same night. Although gers booking out of Chicago. where it has since remained. Lately appearing before nine o'clock, she did The Beehlers will open offices here the "Trees" recitation has been adver- passably. in the course of a few days. tised for vaudeville rental. Upon in- Noblett, a quick change artist, be- The advance notices of the Dave quiry Mr. Luescher was instructed to tween Hymack and Fregoli, was a hit Beehler-Florence E. Frey marriage, in look at his last receipt for payment, at the Coliseum. the form of invitations, are being dis- if he wished to know where his Arm matter. Looking up the CONTROL PASSES ON MARIG NY. tributed around Chicago by Mr. Beeh- stood in the ler. The ceremony takes place in receipt, Mr. Luescher found that it (Special Cable to Variety.) Evansville, June 19. limited the use of the recitation to the Paris, June 7. Why Mr. Beehler selected Evans- production. — Mr. Bonheur has purchased 600 ville is puzzling his friends, especially Smiling at the flimsy device, Mr. shares in the Folies Marigny, securing since the couple could have easily Luescher forwarded the original let- the controlling interest. Mr. Borney, made the jump to Ozark or better ters to his attorneys, with instruc- manager of the house, is quite ill. Leon still to Elgin. The Beehlers will set- tions to go the limit. Poget will probably manage the the- tle in Chicago after the excitement atre in 1912. Bonheur represents a blows over. RICKEL AND WATSON PART. syndicate. His control commences George Bickel and Harry Watson, July 1. firm STRANDS IN OHIO. the co-partners in the vaudeville of Bickel and Watson, have dissolved BRENNAN BILL DEFEATED. Marysville, O., June 7. their union. The separation came Albany, N. Y., Jun 7. e The John W. Vogel Minstrels played with the closing of the season for The Brennan Bill was defeated in the last performance of the season here "The Follies of 1910." th e legislature today. It amended cer- Sunday night. After the show there Mr. Watson, of the former firm, tain sections of the present Employ- will appear in the new "Follies of ment Agency Law. were twelve members of the company 1911." Bickel and Watson have been left in the town without funds to pro- a "team" for sixteen years. ASKED TO AFFILIATE. ceed further. At the annual business meeting of There had been no pay received by SEYMOUR AND HILL AGAIN? the Actors' Society Thursday, the or- the members of the company for the Chicago, June 7. It is not unlikely that next season ganization discussed the proposition past two weeks and the show has been from the White Rats Actors' Union to will see Frank Seymour and his for- "wild-catting." When the season affiliate with the latter body. mer wife, Emma Hill, working to- closed here the actors signed receipts The women connected with the So- gether again. Since receiving this de- ciety had previously discussed the mat- to the manager as having received cree of divorce Seymour has been ter and the Society itself was given the their salaries in full. But, instead of working with Grace Robinson. Miss opportunity to become closely allied receiving they believed envelopes Robinson's marriage to Billy Van as TOM GILLEN with the union. There is opposition in containing their full pay for two leaves the acrobat without a partner. Coast to Coast as "FINNEGANS Known from Close friends of the couple declare the Actors' Society to the proposed af- weeks, they found a neatly typed note FRIEND"—Now planning a tour of the world. filiation. on opening the outer wrapping. The that next season will And them to- The Society elected officers and notes were written in the same vein gether once more. Up to a few weeks transacted other business. throughout; they read: "I owe you "EMPRESS," S-C UNIFORM NAME. ago Miss Hill had been doing a single. Seattle, June 7. $ , but under circumstances and John Considine has decided the ELOISE MATTHEWS. LESLIE'S SKETCH. having hard luck, I am unable to set- BERT NEW all theatres on the Sullivan tle with you at this time, but hope to names of The pictures on the front page this Bert Leslie is getting a new sketch Circuit shall be the same do so in the near future." & Considine week are of Eloise Matthews, engaged ready with four people. William Ly- been The notes were unsigned and the after July 1. "Empress" has for the principal female role next sea- kens is after vaudeville time for it. police of this c ity to whom the strand- selected. son with Frank Wiesberg's "Star and Leslie will probably have another the various ed actors appealed, could render no as- Mr. Considine says Garter Show," on the Columbia slangy skit on the order of his former the sistance. names now used often confuses Amusement Co. circuit. hits. traveling public. Miss Matthews did not publicly ap- pear last season, having temporarily retired to further MIDGET COMEDIAN. GASTON'S NEW PARTNER. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Flynn (Nettle Mc- cultivate her voice. Ad Newberger has a new prodigy Hazel Swanson, formerly of Car- Laughlin) have been the parents of a She is a young woman of pleasing ap- pearance, much personality and con- in Little Lord Robert, a midget come- tor and Swanson, is to be the new girl since June 3. dian, twenty-two inches tall ami partner of Billy Gaston, the team to siderable ability. weighing fourteen pounds. i><> known as Gaston and Swanson. In Mr. Xewborger expects to show the s.-v»»-!Mher Miss Swanson will go to Laddie Cliff has been offered the Harry Taft sails for England next diminutive one around New York 1 >> «n open at the Folies Bergere principal comedy role in next season's week to fulfill contracts for the next within tin? next four weeks. al Drury Lane pantomime, London. twelve months. VARIETYr ii OFFERING BTOCK FOR SALE. LOEW-S-C UNFINISHED. Detroit, June 7. There's something unfinished about "SMALL TIME" WORRYING .Charles H. Miles, President of the that much touted "small time" book- Miles- Detroit Theatre Co., has adver- ing amalgamat'on between the Loew OVER COMING SHOWS tised for sale stock in the Miles thea- and Sullivan-Considine circuits. The tre, Detroit. The par value per share dark gentleman hanging around the is placed at $10. woodshed is said to be the refusal of Loss of "Blacklist Acts" Serious Handicap. Well It is understood the placing on the William Morris, as an individual, to market of stock in the Miles theatre enter into the agreement. Placed Bills Look Impossible Next Season at "Small is for the purpose of raising money to Mr. Morris is a one-third holder in Time" Admission Scale. John J. Murdock's Theory. build a house for the Miles CircuK In the former Morris Circuit and the Omaha. Loew-Morris booking agency. It is reported he was willing to have Wil- "small time" that as watched the progress and From comment by he NHEEDY, EASTERN REP. liam Morris, Ink., get in on the affilia- vaudeville managers in New York, the the development, also the evolution of M. R. Sheedy has been appointed tion deal, but shied when noticing in for good programs next sea- the "small time," he realized the outlook eastern representative for Bert Le- the agreement papers that someone son, within a reasonable salary limit, soundness of John J. Murdock's theory vey, the Pacific Coast agent. had left out the "Ink," which distin- is not bright. on the cutting of salaries. guishes between William as himself The "small timers" are just about "Mr. Murdock's theory on salary and his corporation. that $150,000 PICTURE LOSS. realizing the great benefit the "black- cutting," said the manager, 'is When the scheme was first broached level nat- The Powers Moving Picture Com- list" maintained by the United Book- to decrease salary below the and gobbled up by both sides, the pany sustained a severe loss by fire ing Offices and Orpheum Circuit was urally reached would be to open the former suite occupied by Joe Schenck Monday afternoon when its studio at to them for a couple of years or more. door for opposition. Mr. Murdock has in the Loew agency was cleared of all 241st street, New York, was destroyed. During the "blacklist" days, the popu- told me he believes in holding up the encumbrances, the cleaning women An electric bulb on a droplight became lar priced vaudeville managers secur- salary of first class acts, for, In that given a free rein to go as far as they hot and set fire to a celluloid negative. ed the feature acts wanted at a rea- way the expense of a weekly show liked, and everybody waited for S-C. The company estimates its loss at sonable figure. With the "blacklist" renders it dangerous for anyone to at- to file In. $150,000, with no insurance. off, and all turns receiving offers from tempt to compete. At the Loew office they say that a last the "big time," the material smaller "The opposition which might a lease held by Sullivan-Considine te houses formerly depended upon is month or more at the present standard holding that agency back from mak- missing from the available list. of price, according to the Murdock ing a move. theory, would pass away while experi- Before the past season so abruptly There have been stories lately that menting. With a lower salary scale ended, "small timers" commenced to Mr. Morris would shortly leave the the same opposition might remain in feel the handicap. Some of the man- combined booking agency he is now the field twice as long, during which agers in the second vaudeville class connected with, but no confirmation profitable business could commence to are looking upon next season with con- can be had. Morris denies all such come in. siderable alarm. This is claimed to rumors. It would not be surprising, "That is why the big managers do be particularly true of the Pantages however, if Bill should go to England not want to cut salary, although the Circuit, Sullivan-Considine and the shortly. The strongest tie between smaller managers associated with them Loew Circuit. Each of these three Loew and Morr's just now is the are always clamoring that something "small timers" was particularly fortu- Harry Lauder touring contract, for of this sort done. The high salary nate during the opposition scramble be next season over here. That was between William Morris and the is the safeguard of the big time man- dumped into the pot by Mcrris, along ager, who can afford to pay the price, United Offices in securing many bar- with other assets of the William Mor- and does so in the knowledge that he is gains, holding up the calibre of their ris Circuit (including the lease of the also insuring himself against competi- bills to considerable class. The west- New York American, worth about tion. ern circuits especially were aided in $250,000, which will be enough to "I never thought so much of that this way. stand off the losses on the "small theory until I watched this 'small time' time" policy of the former Morris Cir- With feature acts in plentitude out come up," continued the manager. cuit for a few weeks yet). of the question, which will mean hard "Were salaries lowered or big cuts The other day while speaking to scraping to gather a bill of good bal- attempted, the 'small time' could grow COURTNEY SISTERS Lee Shubert, who asked William Mor- ance, the "small time" houses may be Who have jumped to the front with one stride again, or exist with larger programs ris why he didn't stick It out, Mr. forced to pay a rather heavy salary in their first season' in the two-a-day. The sisters will next season be seen in the new at the cost of their present bills. Morris is reported as replying "What account to give a performance equal- F,cw Fields" show, "The Never Homes." "About the only hope for the 'small could I do? All that I had was a ing in importance what their programs time* now that I see is to wait until NEW PROGRAM COMPANY. bunch of debts, Isman's auditors, and of the "blacklisted" days looked like. the big fellows are all through, and Chicago, June 7. Bloom's encourapement." This will oblige the "small timers" then take what is left. They will The Sterling Program Company is "The" Bloom is Edward L., gen- to increase the weekly expense in ton- have trouble even then, for those re- being incorporated by Dr. J. B. Son- eral manager of William Morris, Inc., ing up their entire bills, until, it is maining over will still hang on to big nenchein for the purpose of printing at a salary of $15,000 yearly. said, that the eastern "small timers," Mr. time hopes, taking a week here and programs for the various Chicago Bloom's present duties, according to those of the middle-west and perhaps there before concluding to go on tour "small time" vaudeville houses. Dr. information, Is looking after the elec- the western time in the under division over a small time circuit." Sonnenschein has opened offices here. tric light bulbs and seeing that the may experience much difficulty in mak- This is the first time anyone has given bartenders on the roof don't ing both ends meet at the present over- attention to the smaller houses here, sweeten the lemonade. Every time prevailing admission scale, 10-15-25 or 50C. FOP VAUDEVILLE. the Riley Advertising Co., hanilng Marcus Loew meets Mr. Bloom on pay 10-20-30. Philadelphia, June 7. most of the larger cnes. S. W. Hertz day, they embrace. The situation is looked to squarely There is an over-supply of vaude- is a partner in the Sterling Co. The Hoof show on the American face the "small time" manager when ville acts around town now due to the broke fairly well last week. Enough in cities containing the first class closing of quite a number of the "pop" FROM LEMON TO FLIVVER. people, who never Haw the garden be- vaudeville. The cross roads will be Chicago, June 7. fore, on account of the prices, wan- reached, the showmen say, when the houses in this vicinity. The rainy It is said about town that the Sul- dered upstairs to get a cheap peek. smaller manager finds it s imperative and cool weather this week helped livan-Considine people arc trying to During the twenty-minute intermis- that he should either reduce the cost business a lot, but the list of open get rid of the Trevett, on the south sion, refreshments were served on a of his show or increase the box office houses is growing smaller each week. side. They purchased it from Col. scientific plan. Only soft drinks could rates. To do the latter must carry Last week Keith's Bijou, after a Trevett last season at a price suppose:! be had, with ten-cent lemonade head- with it a regular bis; time program, successful run of "pop" vaudeville, to be $25,000. The Trevett has been lined. The girl ushers from down- unless the managers expect to hold closed for the summer, to reopen early a lemon from the time the cornerstone stairs were promoted to waitresses Tor former patronage with the show itself in August as a "pop" vaudeville house was laid. When S.-C. took over tne the night performance above. It is only advanced in the salary list. of a little better grade than during house it fell from a lonion to a flivver not known whether they split their A few points more in admission, and the past season. It is planned to in the estimation of local theatrical tips r>0-50 or buy the privilege out- the is then "small timer" knows he play a good class of acts, two shows experts. The house formerly played right for the week. Wednesday, the of the on the footing "big time." When a day with the admission advancing to one show a night, but the new owners girls were hoping that Mr. Loew start- a scale that is reached, either "big time" show of 10 to 50 cents. This brings changed the policy to thre«'-a-day. The ed no other Hoof Harden, as they said given or the must be desperate chances Bijou back to its original scale absence of entrances made it difficult tni-v might have to split the week, and taken. when B. P. Keith started continuous to exit the first show crowd and admit the customers were just getting to A "small time" manager remarked vaudeville there more than twenty the second night audience without know them well enough to promise a to a Variktv. representative this week years ago. causing a jam. present at the end of the summer. VARIETY RETURNS WITH BOOKINGS. ALICE LLOYD SHOW SETTLED. With several more or less import- An Alice Lloyd show for next sea- ant foreign engagements! entered for son (by Jan. 1) was settled upon last TO MAURICE SHAPIRO the Folies Bergere, New Yprk, Wil- week, when Miss Lloyd placed herself IN MIMORIAM liam Harris returns to this side dur- under the management of Werba & ing the week. Leuscher. The piece will be an op- His brain was big; While abroad, Mr. Harris booked eratic production. Mark A. Leuscher His heart was bigger Hum his brain. Inez and Reba Kaufman for twenty and Harry B. Smith may sail June "To know him was to love h'.in." weeks at the New York Folies, opening 14 on the Mauretania, the same boat well l>e said again. Might Sept. 11. This is the longest term Miss Lloyd has engaged passage For kindness was his greater part; contract the Folies has yet made. The for, to witness the Coronation in Helf found no place within his heart; Marbas, foreigners, will start a date London. She will return to New York hand that took as freely gave; The there March 18, next. Muriel Hard- in September. To selfishness a King, to thaiity a slave. ing, a pianologiste and mimic, and Several legitimate managers were might be said, but one word will explain: More Josie Collins, daughter of the late Lot- after Miss Lloyd. The Pat Casey Love—'twas the boon he gave, and Love, his gain. tie Collns, have also been secured. Agency also placed before her this, his epitaph on Memory's shrine; And The Four Fords took part in the an offer for another Orpheum Circuit drank the gall alone, and shared the wine. He Folies Cabaret show this week. Emma tour, or a season in the eastern vaude- Alfred Bryan. Francis will go in the variety perform- ville houses. ance as a "single" June 19, and La Titcomb opens for two weeks June 26. It Is likely that Jeanette Denarber, the French soubret, who has been with Maurice Shapiro, the nor of Massachusetts. Col. Ooetting The death of the Folies since the house opened, will wrote: well known music publisher, last Wed- play for the Shuberts next season. Her all sorts of rumors "Poor Shapiro is gone. I guess nesday, started agreement expires June 18. The op- busi- the music business killed him and afloat as to the disposition of the t'on for further time contained within for the I have an idea if people will con- ness. Edgar Selden, speaking her contract with the Folies manage- tinue in this business there will be concern, said: ment has not been exercised. "Mr. Shapiro's death, while sudden, some others dropping off In about was not unexpected. We have looked the same way. It is a business that STARS TO PAY. for some such occurrence for the past is full of cussedness and very little five years, and the one who knew it is left to commend itself. Last year Chicago, June 7. better than all of us was Shapiro him- I had to leave my business for over Owing to the failure of Nora Bayes, self. He expressed himself time and three months on account of the bick- who, with her husband, is starring in again as being ready when his day ering and fretting connected with "Little Miss Fix-It" at the Chicago came. it. Well, there is no use in my tell- Opera House to appear at the matinee "To that end he had arranged the ing you all about this. You are ob- performance Wednesday of last week office staff8 of both his New York and serving enough to know what is go- the management had to refund more Chicago places and also the heads of ing on and know very well if you than $600 over the box office window. his stores, so that the business would had gotten into some other business The house management refused to you would have had more peace of lose its share of the money the au- mind, escaped a great deal of abuse, dience represented and the manage- been happier and had a great deal ment of the attraction will have to ROSE STAHL. more money. With your energy and stand for the amount being deducted your resourcefulness in some other from the statement at the end of the JUST ASKING, THAT'S ALL. line you would have retired by this week. Mlstanguett, a French soubret on time and have had plenty of money The producing managers, Werba & the style of Fougere, is asking $1,250 to have lived on the remainder of Leuscher, will look to their stars for a week for American vaudeville. your life. Thank heaven that I my- a settlement of the claim. Whether self managed to make investments the latter will pay only the house outside the music business which share of the loss, or pay that and also SECOND CONFESSIONAL PLAY have turned out all right. The reimburse the owners of the show, is Gustave Frohman has signed con- money was not made in the music in dispute at present. tracts with the Oppenheimer Brothers business, but In real estate, and like The first week of the engagement of St. Louis, to produce in that city a darn fool, I took some of It to put at the Opera House, "Little Miss Fix- about July 1, a play called "Father in the music business." It" played to $5,500, gross. Jerome." The play deals with the secrets of the confessional. Orrin JOE HOWARD SAILING. Johnson, who created the role the SAVAGE IN MILAN. of On the George Washington this priest in "The Confession," has been Henry W. Savage spent the greater week passage was booked for Joe How- selected for the leading role. part of last week in Milan, Italy, con- ard, the writer, actor and manager, Hal Reid, author of "The Confession" ferring with the music house of the who intended remaining on the other says he has been assured that "Father Ricordis, publishers of the Puccini op- side until August. Returning then, Jerome" is not an infringement on eratic scores, regarding his forthcom- Mr. Howard contemplated presenting his play. in himself in vaudeville in the principal ing production English of the scene from "The Goddess of Liberty," Italian composers latest masterpiece 20-YEAR OLD PIECE. with twelve people. "The Girl of the Golden West." At Savage's office in York, MAURICE SHAPIRO. On Wednesday Howard was endeav- New Mad- John Ransone is contemplating re- oring to cancel his passage and remain ison Corey the "Governor's" right viving "Across the Atlantic," a comedy not be interrupted in the event of his in New York. hand man, stated that Mr. Savage drama in which he starred twenty would return to this country demise. He has planned all his new Mr. Howard's wife, Mabel Barrison, either years ago. Mr. Ranson e may take late this month or early in July and issues until next October. I will con- is now resting at Cranford, N. J. the piece without change and play it tinue as heretofore as general man- that from the time of his arrival home in stock, assuming the principal role there would be a general rush of prep- ager and Louis Bernstein, Mrs. Sha- DIOKSON GOING BACK. himself, or he may boil it into a 22- piro's brother, will look after her in- Mace Greenleaf, Philip Sheffield, aration for the coming season. The niinute sketch for vaudeville. terests. Barbara King and Charles D. Herman first few weeks will be given over to the selection of for "The will, which is less than three have been engaged to appear in the cast the new hundred words in length, leaves the Charles Dickson's new comedy, "The grand opera. FRIARS' TOUR CLOSE. entire estate to his wife, also appoint- Ingrate," which will be produced in The Friars Frolic plays the Globe ing her sole executrix." New York early in September. ELIZABETH MURRAY HEADLINING. theatre tonight (Friday), ending a tribute Mr. A to the memory of Sha- It looks like a certainty that Dick- Chicago, June 7. trip of ten days on the road. The piro contained a letter was in received son himself will get back in the lime- Th e Majestic will have as Its head- show will be the same as when first this week by Meyer Cohen, manager light next season, in the new show. liner for a week this summer, Eliza- presented at the New Amsterdam for Charles K. Harris. The writer is Bernard Randall will be his business beth Murray, who scored so emphati- May 28, including Weber and Fields Col. A. H. Goetting, the largest jobber manager; Martin J. Cody, stage man- cally in "Mme. Sherry." The contract (who did not accompany the troupe in music, and probably the next gover- ager. has been signed. en tour). VARIETY EEBE LONDON NOTES PARIS NOTES VARIETY'S LONDON OFFICE BY EDWA1D O. KENDIEW 5 OBEEN ST., LEICESTER SQUARE W. BUCHANAN TAYLOR, R.pr.*nutiv. 31. be Mull for Americana and Europeans In Europe, if addressed care VARIETY as Paris, May on the program at the Nouveautes, above, will be promptly forwarded. The new management which has ta- but it is certain that Feydeau's ken over the Paris Alhambra, as a "Champignol malgre lui" (one of the private enterprise, for the month of best comic military farces written) London, May 31. Just back from Australia, are due to June, has engaged the following as will be the closing event of this fa- Fred Ginnett is dangerously 111. He open at the Wintergarten, Berlin, Aug. % the opening show, June 1: Les Totos, mous house. It shuts July 1, at the was at the Vaudeville Club the other 17. Collins and Hart are going in Lilly Belle, Maxim and Mad, Aldon latest, and soon after the theatre will afternoon and complained of feeling the Provinces for six weeks, starting and Lopez, Great Dane and Miss SUla, be demolished. Under these condi- queer. Two doctors and a specialist at Leeds, May 29. They sa 1 for the Court and Claire, Tramel (French tions Soulie withdrew his play. It are now attending him for pneu- States (home) on the Prince Frederick Singer), Antonio de Bilbao and Mon- may be seen elsewhere next season. monia. Wilhelm, July 9. gigongo, Little Pich (not Tich), Sev- erus Schaeffer, Alfred Schneider and M. Mortier will keep his theatre Mi- George Kdwardeg, the theatrical Morris and Leona, who were booked his twenty-two lions; pictures, and a chel open a part of the summer at manager, underwent a serious opera- for some time to come, were suddenly pantomime "Nuits de Paris" with Xav- least, and intends to revive shortly tion last week at his house in Regent stopped in their work through the ier de L'.ka and Paul Pranck. Gaston that charming short play by Francis progressing favor- e Park. He is now death of Miss Leona in Paris, May 20. Danville is financing this month's en- de Croisset, "La Bonne Intention," ably. The operation was postponed terprise of the Alhambra. with Jeanne Granier back in the lead- until after the production at Daly's William Grossman, the ing role. of "The Count of Luxembourg." New York attorney, who has had charge of the Arlette Dorgere, the Parisian sou- Regina Badet, who brought many to Victoria Monks' father, Andrew affairs of The Great Lafayette for a bret, has been engaged for the open- the Theatre Antoine last winter Thomas Monks, died May 21 from number of years, has been appointed ing show at the new music hall in to see receiver of the English estate of il- her licentious dance in "La Femme et heart failure. The deceased leaves six the Buenos Aires. lusionist who lost his life in Edin- le Pantin," will reappear in vaudeville children, all grown up and well pro- the burgh fire. this summer at one of the Champs vided for. The Chancery Court made The Comedie Francaise reading com- Elysees establishments. She failed to the appointment, with the consent of mittee has accepted by a unanimous Alfred Neuberger, brother please at the Palace, London, but be- Wish Wynne has returned to the- of the de- vote a three-act piece In verse, enti- ceased, cause of her long connection with the London Pavilion with new songs, in the nearest known relative. tled "Janick," by Paul Ferrler. The Opera Comique, and her recent crea- every way worthy successors as char- author is president of the French So- tion at the Theatre Antoine, is cer- acter studies to those she gave on her David Paget, a fourteen year old ciety of dramatic authors this year. tain to make a sensational attraction last visit. One "ER" is an extremely boy violinist, has playing who been on here. girl character, comical servant and the streets to help support his parents, It is the journalist Noziere who will another, a charming presentation of a attracted the attention of the Kaiser adapt Guy -de Maupassant's well known An excellent curtain-raiser entitled love-sick country girl. This artist will and Kaiserin at Lady Londesbor- book "Bel Ami" to the stage. The "Incident of April 7," by Tristan Ber- shortly be seen again in America. ough's garden party at Dunstan's Re- play will probably be given at the Par- nard (author of "English as she is gent Park. The boy won a prize of is Vaudeville next year. Pierre El- spoken") is being given at the Theatre The new Empire was opened at ten guineas at a street performers' zear had also started to write a play de l'Athenee. Preston to a capacity audience. It concert last April, since which time he on the same story, but the administra- has a seating capacity of 2,500. has been appearing in the music halls tors of the estate of Maupassant state A vaudeville program will be given here- The Empress was so impressed they have not given him that author- during the "summer at Monte Carlo, The Alhambra, Glasgow, closed May by the boy's playing that it is said she ity. from June 2 to end of October. Rog- 27 and will remain dark until August will interest herself in his future. ers, the administrator of the Eldorado, Bank Holiday (Aug. 7) when .the new The weather delightful, after a is Nice, is attending to the bookings. house will open with a change of pol- George English, one time proprie- series of chilly evenings, which -had icy, nightly. Al- playing twice The an effect on the al fresco establish- tor of the Sebright, died last week. A monument to the memory of the hambra started around Christmas ments. After several postponements He leaves a widow and four children. two Coquelin brothers will be Inau- time, with one show nightly at a high- the Jardin de Paris finally started for gurated at Boulogne-sur-Mer, the na- of admission Is er scale than charged its 1911 season, with a vaudeville tive place of these actors, July 16. In twice-nightly halls. The Six Brothers' Luck lost $10,- the The Glas- program devoid of big acts. Among 000 in stage properties through a gow public seemed satisfied to pay the the people who inaugurated the sum- Are May 20 in a storehouse which The Wintergarten, Berlin, remains extra money, but expected big bills in mer show are Humpstl-Bumpsti (no return. they rented to keep their props. open this year throughout the sum- The management was will- connection with ftice and Prevost); mer. ing to offer the heavy programs, but El Sarrazlno, artistic posing; Eva de was not able to secure the material. Clerk, high school riding; Maymie and It was impossible to fifty- found obtain Hilman, 5 Brems Stepherus, etc. DREW COMPANY TROUBLES. two headliners during the running Denver, June 7. year, necessary to the success under Several changes are listed at the Sidney Drew, who played here at the the once nightly policy. It is expected Paris Folies Bergere for June, with the Orpheum all last week, closed his sea- the hall winner will be a big under the withdrawal of Polalre, Chevalier and son Sunday night and endeavored to new plan, as has been the Paladium, take a Union Pacific 2 Marbas. The revue still attracts, train bound for London, which started under the one- the number of foreign visitors being the east. Accompanied by his wife he show-a-night and was forced into the very large. planned to go direct to New York. The other policy. members of his company demanded Pinard & Co., owners of the Ambas- transportation to New York, but it Is Slierek Hraff have part- & dissolved sadeurs and Alcazar d'Ete, have en- said they were refused. nership. Many rumors have been asserted gaged Olivier Cambon as musical di- They that when they re- afloat about the firm for some time. rector. Both these establishments are paired to Mr. Drew's dressing room now feeling the effect of the warm to enforce their demand, they were Jordan and Harvey are going to met weather, although the receipts are sat- by a revolver in the star's hand Australia to appear on the Brennan and isfactory. Among the artists booked for beut a hasty retreat. Drew en- Tour. P. L. Flers* revue, due middle of June deavored to leave the theatre in a tax- at the Alcazar, are Mary Max and icab and declares that one of his com- A number of continental managers pany chased Mile, de Williams. There Is every him with an open knife. were In London last week looking for He boarded the train, prospect of it being a propitious sum- but the actors talent. They claimed that nothing of mer for open-air entertainments; 1910 followed, dragging him off, continuing could found. B\ importance be H. was disastrous. Already the Marigny the altercation while the train depart- Marlnelll was also here for a few days. ed without DE LONG SISTERS is playing to capacity nightly. him. Of Frank Milton and the Do I,onn Slutori. LL.J opens at the Tivoll, Stockholm, who sailed last week for England to play a A piece called "Je viens de cueillir The Brennnn Hill *.,* to Ix weeks' engagement at the have como June 1. The Six American Dancers, Coliseum. Lou- don. Celine" by Maurice Soulie should now up for a vote at Albany Wednesday. 14 VARIETY RUNAWAY DAUGHTER WANTED. NEW THEATRE AND PLAY. GOING ON THEIR OWN. WATCHING THE FOLIE8. Houston, Tex., June 7. "Author-actor-manager" is the hy- Jerome & Schwartz are going to be Though the management of the With a very wealthy father, and phenated title that may hereafter be publishers on their own account, that Folles Bergere seems to believe its everything that she could have wished conferred upon William Collier in the is, to the extent of publishing all songs program for the Cabaret performance for, Adelaide Cope, 18- year-old daugh- near future. specially written for performers and is not public knowledge through not ter of W. H. Cope, has been missing Next season Mr. Collier will be un- all musical comedy and operatic scores. being billed nor advertised, the vaude- from her home since April 2. der his own management in a new This will do away with the necessity ville managers apparently have a way It is believed that the young woman play written by himself, and to be pro- of establishing a professional depart- of learning who is to play there, before was "stage struck," and may be at duced in a new theatre of which he is ment and no free copies or free orches- the booking is entered. present appearing in the chorus of to be lessee and manager. trations are contemplated. All of Last week Nat Wills was asked why some show or vaudeville act. The The piece is now being written and which will not Interfere with their he contemplated the Folles. That caus- girl's mother has been under a physi- work upon the erection of the theatre placing ballads and other songs de- ed Nat to accept a date at Hammer- cian's care, in a precarious state of is to be begun shortly. The location signed for general consumption with stein's, June 19. This week the Four health, since Adelaide ran away. of the new playhouse is on the north such publishers as may care to accept Fords were told if they had not ap- Mr. Cope is the vice-president of the side of 48th street, opposite the Sher- them. peared there, their open time this sum- International Great Northern Railroad man apartment house. Felix Isman, With the well known reputation of mer would have been filled in by the (running through Texas). He has the real estate operator, is building it Mr. Jerome as a writer of lyrics, mon- United Booking Offices. stated that should his daughter return and has leased it to the comedian for ologs and "books," with Mr. Schwartz's William Hammerstein Is the man- to comfort her mother, and restore her a term of years. fame as a composer attached, It is pos- ager with his finger on the key. The to health, he will finance a production sible the firm will spread out to fill a s tuatlon with the Folles playing for her. big void in the show business. "United acts" is gathering more ten- JERRY FLYNN LEAVES. sion daily. With a record of twelve years of INTERSTATE BUILDING TWO. HITS SEVERAL PLAYS. Chicago, June 7. popularity behind him, Jerry Flynn Assemblyman James A. Foley, of DAUGHTER RUNS AWAY. The Interstate Amusement Co. has left his position as treasurer of Keith- this city, introduced in the Assembly Lillian Lovette in private life Lil- last filed plans for the two new theatres, Proctor's Fifth Avenue theatre at Albany, May 24, a bill that passed Mr. lian White, has been missing from her one in San Antonio and another In Sunday night. Flynn resigned the Senate last week, and is now In Dallas. Both houses will be named some days before. His future plans parents' home at 416 East 60th street, the hands of the governor for his sig- Majestic. The present Majestic, have not been settled upon. Extremely New York City, for the past week. nature. If signed it will become a Dallas, owned by the Interstate, will well liked by the patrons of the the- misdemeanor for anyone to imperson- The girl left a letter stating she be transformed Into a 5-10 vaudeville atre as well as the firm of managers, ate the Deity, either in public or pri- would commit suicide. The girl's pa- picture house upon completion of Mr. Flynn will be greatly missed at and vate. rents are distracted and will appre- the new theatre. Operations will com- the wicket down there. It will prevent the playing in this ciate any information regarding their mence in both towns within sixty days The Fifth Avenue may not remain state of several well known plays such daughter's whereabouts. open all summer. That will depend as "The Passing of the Third Floor Miss Louvette was at one time con- VAUDE DOESN'T GO. upon the state of business. If clos- Back," "The Servant in the House," nected with the Overing Trio. Houston, Tex., June 7. ing, July 2 will be about the time. etc., despite the fact that these plays Sullivan-Considlne summer vaude- Treasurer Brink, formerly at the treat the subject reverently. A $200 TRIP. ville in the Sydney Wies theatres down Union Square, replaces Mr. Flynn in around here hasn't panned out. All the treasurer's office. Boston, June 7. the houses shut a week ago. Thea- BILLBOARD INJUNCTION. Mary Barry claimed that she tripped tres at Oklahoma City, San Antonio The South Bend (Ind.) Bill Posting over a rope while entering a tent at here, were them. and among Co. prevented the Ringlings Bros, last the Buffalo Bill show, June 17, 1907. week from using the billboards, which This caused her to fall and she sued BUILDING POP HOUSE. the posting company said had been the show for the injuries received. Washington, June 7. leased to the Hagenbeck-Wallace show. Judge McLaughlin awarded her $200 The Imperial Theatre Co., Is erect- temporary injunction A was granted damages. The defence offered no evi- ing a house on 9th, between new until the hearing for final settlement dence. D and E streets. It is to be finished comes off. by Oct. 1. The house will be mod- ern in every respect and will house "WILD WEST" AT BEACH. popular priced vaudeville. W. S. Mc- It was reported around this week is to manage. Kean that Eddie Arlington wonM bring the California Frank "Wild West" show THEATRE PANIC AVERTED. down around Coney Islar ' this sum- Seattle, June 7. mer, for a run. A panic was averted at the Star The- atre Sunday by the coolness of the employees when a fire started in the GOT THE INSTIGATOR. picture machine booth. $200 damage There had been a disturbing out- resulted. The house was crowded, and break in the gallery of the town the- the audience inclined to stampede. atre, the night before, on the attempt The Star turns from burlesque to of a portly female member of the "pop" vaudeville June 12. ALICE MORELOCK performing troupe to unload "Curfew Who wrltea and plays her own iketche». shall not," etc., on an unwilling audi- ence. This affair being LA SALLE CLOSED. *XO TRADE IN STAMPS. reported to the chief of pclice the following day, Chicago, June 7. New Orleans, Jun^ 7. that officer detailed one of his sub- Abe Jacobs has abandoned his plan The office at 701 Whitney Bank ordinates to the gallery for the next of keeping the La Salle open during building is still there; the sign of the evening performance. the summer with "pop" vaudeville. Southern Amusement Premium Co. , "If a repetition of last night's af- The public refused to patronize. Jacobs still adorns the doorway; but George fair is started," was the chief's com- closed the house last week. J. Rose manager of the concern is mand to his detail, who, it happened, EVA MUDGE hot at his old desk and has not been was a new addition to the force and A CHANGE OF POLICY. s'nee last Saturday. Gone is the man- an Irishman, "be sure you arrest the NEW MANAGER AND POLICY. Chicago, 7. June ager, and with him about $1,200, it is instigator!" rnontown, Pa., June 7. The Myer's Grand theatre at Janes- alleged, which he collected from local Late that evening this policeman The Consolidated ville will discontinue playing road Amusement Co., retail merchants who bought picture reappeared before his superior. shows next week and instead will offer whith has been running vaudeville at show tickets that Rose was under con- "Well," inquired the chief, "noting a first class vaudeville show booked the West End theatre tract to redeem from picture theatres the perspiring face of his new police- for the past through the W. V. M. A. at 2% cents each, the price at which man, "was there another disturbance two years, failed to take up the op- they were sold to the retail merchants In the gallery?" tion on the lease, calling for three Harry Cooper says his brother Ike being one cent more. Rose's scheme "There was," replied the officer. more years. Harry Beeson has once Cooper would have nothing to say was the "trading stamps" thing adapt- "Did you get the instigator?" more stepped in and will about any act Harry manage the appeared in. Ike ed to meet amusement conditions, but "Oi did. Oi locked up th' woman theatre himself, playing first class had his say last week. at- he left, and did not redeem, that made th' speech!" tractions next season. VARIETY 15 COHSK QUITTING NEW YORK. ELITCH'S CO. OPENING. What started out like a whirlwind Denver, June 7. with all the accoutrements of some- Elitch's Garden Company opens Sat- thing immense in the way of big finan- urday night in "Such a Little Queen" cial returns for summer stock man- under the management of Mrs. Mary agers has proved nothing more than a Elltch Long. Bruce MoRae and Jane flash, as company after company is JEFFERSON A STRENGTHENED DEPOSES THE MANAGER. Grey have been engaged to play leads. withdrawing from the limelight. Thomas Jefferson, son of the late J,. A. Schwenk, who organized a com- Others in the company will be Ben The slump has not been confined to Joseph Jefferson, Is offering himself pany of stock players and opened at Johnson, Clarence Handyslde, Tom any particular section, but has been through Jack Levy as a "strengthener" the Family theatre, Carbondale, Pa., Findlay and Robert Morris, stage di- general, with the east and south the for stock companies. has been deposed as manager. The or- rector. hardest hit. Various reasons are as- Mr. Jefferson has the entire equip- ganization is now going it on its own. Another stock company has been or- cribed for the failure of stock to reap ment of three shows, Including his fa- One of the players came to New ganized for Denver, opening next Mon- the harvest anticipated. Too many ther's masterpiece "Rip Van Winkle." York Monday to confer with M. Reis, day in "Glorious Betsy," with James companies, hot weather, park conces- The other two are "The Cricket on relative to securing the Grand Opera Durkln and Maude Fealy in the lead- sions and the wearing off of the sum- the Hearth" and "Lend Me Five Shill- House, Carbondale, Pa., for the bal- ing roles. Miss Fealy has been play- mer stock novelty are some of the ings." ance of the summer. ing in Salt Lake City, but closed there things which have played havoc with Mr. Jefferson accepts an engagement The Co. is a strong one, composed in order to open in Denver where she the business. with a stock company for three weeks, of Ralph MacDonald and Cherven Ches- is a big stock favorite. The Durkin- Corse Payton, who a year ago as- playing a week with each of the above tik, leads; Anthony DeMotte, Roy Tem- Fealy Co. will play at the Orpheum. tonished New York by inaugurating shows. He takes the leading role, pleton, Jack Rose, Harry Fenton, popular-priced stock at the Academy supported by the stock company al- Frank Emmerson, Georgia Haynes, Cleveland, June 7. of Music (making money on the ex- ready installed. Madeline La Fere, James D. Dower, J. Summer stock opens at the Euclid periment), and on May 11, last, in- This week Mr. Jefferson is heading N. Wilson, Mark Under, stage man- Garden theatre, June 12, Edwin Arden stalled a company at the Grand Opera the Orpheum Stock Co., at Altoona, Pa. ager. has been specially engaged as lead- House, expecting to repeat his former ing man for four weeks, opening In Manhattan success, exploded a bomb- "The Marriage of Kitty." When Arden RUN. shell on Broadway this week when he TWO WEEKS' leaves, Amelia Bingham follows for announced that he would close his A new stock policy at the Academy a month's epgagement as the star of Music will change the bill fortnight- company at the Grand, June 17. Lack player. After that it is likely Ar- ly hereafter instead of weekly. The of patronage, heavy expense entailed den will return. new regime was started with "The in putting on the shows and house An innovation Is the presentation of City." to the surprise of all con- rental are said to have caused Corse's Much condensed grand opera by a company the receipts the second week proposed withdrawal from New York. cerned of Ave or six star singers headed by par with the first.. Undaunted, Payton leased the Shu- were on a Cam- Madame Norwood, which will give cur- eron joined the Academy bert in Brooklyn and opened there demons tain-raisers each week in addition to as juvenile this week, open- Monday with his old Lee Avenue company the regular stock pieces. ing in "Secret Service." bunch on hand to greet, the return of the Payton brand of stock to A MILLION MERGER. Brooklyn. WIFE ACTING. MAYOR'S Los Angeles, June 7. E. S. Schiller, who thought this Boston, June 7. Oliver Moresco and John H. Black- summer would prove a good one, sent A. Hibbard, wife of Mrs. George wood have merged their interests, in- several companies into the south, but the late Mayor Hibbard of Boston, corporating under the name of the Mo- the conditions were against him. Af- here, who was also the postmaster resco-Blackwood Co. for $1,000,000. ter a few weeks, two of his organiza- the made her prefessional debut on The properties controlled by the com- close. Mem- tions were forced to The stage, as "Simpson" the "show girl," pany are: Belasco, Burbank, Majestic several ago. phis company quit weeks in "The Chorus Lady" at the Majestic, and Lyceum theatres. Last Saturday night Schiller's Play- Monday. It Is but a little over two ers at Norfolk gave up the ship. years since Mrs. Hibbard was the BURTON With the closing of Schiller's Play- "first lady of the city." When her PROMOTING PARK. Chicago, 7. ers at Norfolk, last Saturday, after a husband died, he left the family in fi- June H. B. five weeks' season some of the players nancial difficulties. Although Mrs. LOUISE VALE. Burton, manager of the Or- Leading Woman of the Vale Stock Com- pheum, Des Moines is were sent to the other Southern com- is she is very promoting a Hibbard a grandmother, pany, now hack In Its old home. Gayety, panies, while the remainder arrived in youthful in appearance and when the Hoboken. $200,000 company for the purpose of New York by boat last Monday. offer was made to her, she accepted building a new summer park in Des to Rose Tapley, leading woman, re- at once. Moines run in opposition to Inger- Lawrence Barbour, stage director of the soll Park of that city. places Marie Pavey with the Richmond Coupled with the fact that this is Poll company at Scranton, who has been unite III. Is back on the theatre Job. Part of company, and Harold Kennedy, come- the first time that "The Chorus Lady" the money has been raised. dian, and Henry Hicks, character man, has been used for a stock production Lawrence H. MctJill, late stage director with It is expected that ground will be the Thompson and Flynn company at Law- broken on the new site some time this have gone to the Atlanta house. .1. W. and with Mrs. Hibbard playing a part, rence, Mass., has been engaged by Corse Pay- ton. summer. If plans materialize, Ashley has joined the Richmond Co. it was a winner from the start. the I)e been as lead- park will be Cecil Owen, stage director at Norfolk, Mrs. Hibbard has appeared in a Scvcrln Dcyn has enured ready for occupancy by ing man with the Poll company at Scranton. has been transferred to the Richmond number of amateur plays. next season. A difference of opinion between Alex. C Co. Held, stage director, and llenrlette llrown. Florence iturioughs was specially engaged leading woman of the Patcrson Opera House by the Poll stock rompuny t his week to play a Julia Morris, stock company, reached such a point that Man- - who has played Lena In "Ari- leading role In "Pretty Peggy ' at AVllkes- zona" for the past four years, was specially ager John J. Uoetschlus decided to close for THROUGH AT BIXGHAMTON. I Jarre. engaged for the same role by the Poll stock the summer. "Zaza" Is the Dual bill, this The Robyn Players, at Binghaniton. company nt Scranton. Pa., this week. week. The two Koliiuson kids (TUanea, aged nln' N. Y., have concluded that fttock doe3 Doris Hardy, playing with the Whltlaker- years, and < 'oiiHtanei-, ag.-d six) have Ix'en ("J race Huff, loading woman of the Poll stock specially engaged for Pltt stock company at the ( >i pin um. Jersey summer stock. The for- not pay and will close at Stone's Opera sit Wllkes-Harre, Pa., has made several trips mer is playing City, last week, In running up .1 Hight of steps, with the Thalia theatre com- through the clouds with Frank Paine, the piny on the Uowery. the latter with the (Jus House to-morrow night. lilnlman. slipped nud fell, cutting an ugly gash In her left wrist. Despite the pain. Miss Hardy Forbes company In Stamford, Ct. William Robyns organize 1 the com- plucklly finished out her part. The Chestnut Street Theatre stock com- Nina Marries and l.e H lle Hunt were signed pany, but a week ago turned it over to pany, which has had a successful winter sea- The stock company at the Carrick. St. Paul. through the Paul Sei.n agency for the stock son In Philadelphia, will close J. Sydney Macey. for the summer has closed a thirty-nine weeks' season. It company which has been organized for a June 17. goes to Denver for a six weeks' engagement summer engagement at Sherbrooke, Can. OLYMPIC THEATRE. Cincinnati j BEST STOCK THEATRE IN THE COUNTRY. Fully Equipped with Scenery and Properties WILL RENT OR LEASE ON PERCENTAGE GOpD 222 ?.=U™ Z= Address J. J m MURDOCK, United Booking Offices, Putnam Building, New York i6 VARIETY GARDEN PICTURES, FAILURE. $800 BILL AT 6-10. LEDERER OPPOSED TO $2.50. THE "I WILLS*' IRREGULAR. The moving picture experiment at Philadelphia, June 7. The only theatrical manager In New Great was the consternation at the Madison Square Garden will shortly The Grand Opera House is playing York who is willing to go on record as headquarters of the "I Will Club" cease. It has proven a failure, despite a "i)op" vaudeville show costing $800 being opposed to increase of prices at Monday evening. Pres Harry Mock the small cost of installing and main- weekly at an admission scale of five legitimate houses is George W. Led- called an Irregular meeting, upon the 1 ten seats taining it. Practically the only cost is an cents. The house 2,800 erer. He does not hesitate to declare application of Harry Leonhardt, to the women's orchestra which plays af- people. himself. Mr. Lederer says: present the president with an ebony ter every second reel, and the pictures "If the price of orchestra seats are gavel. Mr. Leonhardt is not a mem- themselves. The house is always Idle CLEANERS AT THE HIP. increased to $2.60, an average run for ber of the club, having been elected, at this time of year and the employes Wednesday night at the Hippo- a successful piece will be reduced from but declining to surrender the button used to maintain the pictures are the drome, the Department of Street twenty to twelve weeks. People who emblem of the order that Leonhardt regulate house attaches who are car- Cleaning, New York, had its outing. might go often at $1.50 will only go had surreptitionsly secured. payroll anyway. The All the white wings of the city were I ried on the once to a show. Personally, am in Upon the motion of the non-mem- very badly as there given tickets for the entertainment, favor of reduction scale pictures show up a to the $1.50 ber, Mr. Mock called a special meet- light back of the screen, after parading through the streets in of prices. the prices the is too much The higher ing of the club, held forthwith. Pro- them indistinct. Ithe afternoon. Commissioner Bill worse it will be for show business. making tested by two members In good stand- directors of the Garden Edwards occupied a couple of boxes "Barring Daly, I the One of the Augustin was ing, the meeting was declared to be the failure of the present to watch the fun and pictures, both first to in- admitted manager inaugurate an in order by the president, Leonhardt furnished by John J. Murdock, of the creased attraction. He said: scale and have cause to regret voting with Mock, and also claiming trifle disappointed over Kinemacolor Co. The Shuberts sub- it. I "We are a think that the Winter Garden to hold a proxy from Aaron Kessler. the lack of patronage and can only at- scribed the Hippodrome building and would have proven a much more last- Mr. Leonhardt, with his legs crossed tribute it to the fact that there Is no staff. ing enterprise if the price were set at and otherwise violating all canons of traffic in this neighborhood at night. Mr. Murdock had a moving picture one dollar a seat. the club, thereupon presented to Pres Our entrance is on Madison Avenue, taken of the parade in the afternoon, "Though they charge 'ten and six' Mock, the young colored usher at- until recently considered the most val- showing it on the canvas at the Hip in London for the 'stalls,' thlB price tached to Hammerstein's. Asked by uable from a real estate point of view. in the evening before the vaudeville- prevails for only^ about five rows of Leonhardt if he accepted the present. The trend of business in the past few picture program concluded. seats, while immediately back of these Mr. Mock would not reply "I Will," years has made our Fourth avenue few chairs one can secure a good seat giving as a reason for the violation of property much more valuable. For for half a crown." HUGO COMING HOME. the constitution that it was an irregu- the pictures we have 1,500 seats on Hugo Morris sailed from London, lar meeting, through the donor of the the ground floor and can open our June 6, on the Kaiser Wilhelm der gift having been a "ringer." Another balconies to as many more if neces- Grosse, due here next Tuesday. Tro- special meeting was immediately call- sary. Up to date we have found no \ ato sailed on the same boat. ed. Leonhardt was excluded, and need for that. We have some shows vaporized himself by pulling a soft hat booked In for July and unless the pic- SEASON. over his eyes. A full report of the tures get a move on we may close at COMING "ARAB" From present indications it would proceedings was written out, and for- any time. Summer shows have al- as though the coming theatrical warded to Joe Keaton, Grand Chief I ways been a gamble here. We made seem season to be swept by the Arab Will, who stood outside Hammerstein's money with Dubs one season and lost was craze. For the early openings "The daring Tom Mahoney or anyone else the next We earned a big pile on a Allah" to mention any place where a "drahm" summer skating rink and the follow- Arjft" and the "Garden of are announced. Both will be in could be procured, in which he (Kea- ing year went to a $5,000 expense of shown York. For the latter George C. ton) did not have credit. installing a new floor for the same New Tyler of Lelbler & Co. has ordered It the first mid-spring or plan. It fell flat on the return date. was meei a number of native Arabians. the "I Will Club," an organization An open roof garden is a thing of the composed of abolitionists believe past. So, if we do not sell the prop- who in the erty, we shall run no more attractions GLASER SHOW SELECTED. freedom of slaves to liquor. The of our own here in the summer time. The show for Lulu Glaser next sea- "I Wills" club house la in the bouffe "A syndicate has an option on the son has been selected by A. H. Woods. cafe at the northwestern intersection property for $3,250,000, which expires It is "Mme. Dudelsack," a German of the Hammerstein and Republic the- July 15. We are assured that they musical comedy, to be adapted for this atres, one flight up. The club is of will positively exercise it before that side. composed those residents of the Big date for the erection of a business Next season Mr. Woods will have a Alley, who can glide past Solly Lee at Hammerstein's front gate without block, as announced in Variety, some revival of "Little Nemo." In addition LILLIAN STEELE slipping Sol a time ago. We also saw it announced to the many legitimate productions coupon. William Ham- under the Woods direction, there will merstein is an honorary member, and In your paper that Henry Corn was THE SHOW OH NAME? the prime mover in the deal for the be eight melodramas on the road be- as such, is permitted to loaf around Marcus Loew has changed tactics purchase of our property, but this he longing to the manager. Among them the lobby of the house. with regard to making a legal effort denies. We believe, however, that will be "The Bad Girl of the Family," Although meeting In a cafe, the to restrain Albert E. Lowe, who con- your announcement is correct and that and "The Secrets of the Police." strict qualification for membership is ducts two "pop" vaudeville houses and he has some business reasons for wish- The engagement of Miss Glaser for that no member shall have tasted an alrdome in Brooklyn, from adver- ing to keep his connection with it a a week in vaudeville this summer at liquor for over one year prior to elec- tising his places under his own name. secret at this time." the Brighton Beach Music Hall, has tion. Pursuant to the by-laws, Doc May 25, A. E. Lowe opened his air- been canceled. Stelner's name always heads the wait- dome at Bushwick avenue and Han- ing list. cock street, advertising his show as JULIUS WITMARK NEXT. Next month the national "the same as given at our theatres." convention Bill Lykens is seeking a vaudeville of the "I Wills" is Marcus I^oew has now secured Sara- to be held at Sta- opening for Julius Witmark of the pleton, Staten Island. toga Park, at Broadway and Halsey Pres Mock, Witmark Music House. There are only who is a candidate for street, three blocks distant from the office of a couple of. the music houses left who "The Most Cheerful I Lowe's alrdome, distributed 20,000 Will" (equiva- have not been personally represented lent to the post of county free introduction tickets, and put in detective in vaudeville. in Utah) has arranged for thirteen acts, running from seven to round trip tickets, securing a club rate. eleven p. m. He is presenting a show a There are twenty-eight Winston Churchill has intrcduced palpably designed to put a crimp into charter members. bill to the British Parliament which the Lowe a'rdome. A charter member is priv- ileged to reply "I Will" provides for the protection of the pub- All of Loew's paper in Brooklyn now first, when the question is asked lic against aerial navigation. An of- reads "Marcus Loew vaudeville" in- "Who will buy?" (By virtue of his fense under the act is to be punishable stead of only "Loew vaudeville." office, the president by Imprisonment and a fine. Reckless is not permitted to respond to the driving and navigating in certain question.) places where the public might be en- 'Nib© Bill" (known as "Nature's The other day Congressman Wil- dangered are a couple of the don'ts In Little Gentleman") and sometimes re- liam Sulzer *ent Mr. Mock his photo, the bill. It doesn't say on which side ferred to as Will H. Fox, to returned with permission for Harry to hang It the aviators are supposed to pass a New York Monday. Nlbo brought back In the art gallery. Mr. Mock showed cloud, but probably the driving rule his usual stock of stories, to funny the Congressman's letter around until CARRIE BOWMAN. will hold good. be told in the parlor onjy. the typewriting was worn off. VARIETY *7 LYCEUM AND CONCERT Variety's baseball team took a fall George McKay c f; subs: Rube Welch, out of a picked nine from the United M. Coakley, Leo Carrillo. They would MENDELSSOHN HALL PASSES. KIND HEARTED TEACHER. Booking Office last Friday, defeating like to play Variety-, and other regular Mendelssohn Hall, the home of Minna Kaufmann, the American so- the bookers by a score of 17 to 11. clubs. chamber music In New York, has been prano and vocal teacher, sailed June Reed Albee was directly responsible The Winter Gardens defeated The sold to Philip Lewlsohn for a sum 6 for Europe, taking three of her stu- for the defeat. Variety's team on the Spring Maids last Sunday, 13-3. The between $300,000 and $400,000, who dents along for an ocean trip. way to the grounds left the suit case Winter Gardens have a record of nine will replace it with a twelve-story Miss Kaufmann's manager, Antonio containing their uniforms (three wins in ten games. They again play building, to be used chiefly for office Sawyer, Is arranging her concert tour gloves, a pair of shoes and a cap) on Variety's nine today. purposes, although a theatre is said to in America for next season. the car. The members of Capt. Skl- be included in the building. gie's organization refused to play un- Last week Rose Pitnoff successfully The original hall was constructed in AGENCY BRANCHES. til their uniforms had been found- negotiated the swim between South 1815 as a home for the Mendelssohn Marc Lagen, the concert manager, Here is where Reed figured. If he had Portland Portland, Me., considered Glee Club. The concerts scheduled for started this week on a six weeks' road not been there with his automobile to and some feat down Maine way. there next season, will be transferred trip and upon his return will sail for chase the car and finally rescue the to the new auditorium being built by Europe, Aug. 1, where he will sign up suit case, there would have been no the Aeolian Club, to the concert rooms some artists for their appearance here game and the United would have been For the first time in athletic history in Carnegie Hall and the halls in sev- next season under his direction. saved defeat at the hands of George China will be represented at the Olym- eral of New York's principal hotels. Lagen has decided to establish and Harold, Variety's office boy bat- pic games, to be held at Stockholm in branch offices In. Chicago and Port- tery. The game was serious several 1912. The University of Shanghai NORDICA RETURNS THIS MONTH. land, Ore. ways. Herman, of the United team, boasts an English coach, who is pre- paring the athletes for the games. The Advices received from abroad an- was injured during practice to such "TWILIGHT" Englishman does not expect much of nounce the return to this country dur- NEW OPERA. an extent that he may not be able to "Twilight" is the title his men on their initial trial, but seems ing the current month of Mme. Lillian of the opera den a uniform again this season. For by Arthur Nevin, to think that the Chinamen have the Nordlca. The grand opera prima which will be pre- the United, Robinson and Blondell sented for the first time makings. donna will remain here' for several next season showed class and called forth praise by the Metropolitan months, returning abroad in time for Opera House Com- from their constituents, while Plunk- pany. the grand opera season In Paris. For ett In r'ght field, called forth some- first Wagnerian thing else. Robinson, after the game, the time in history the NO LONGER ring will be sung in French there dur- FIRST BAND. stated that overconfidence was respon- ing the season. Heretofore the operas Paris, May 31. sible for their defeat, and also ad- The famous band of the of the noted German writer have al- Republican mitted that out of twenty games, the Guard is on the decline, ways been sung in his native tongue. states Us United could beat Variktv, nineteen former conductor, Gabriel Pares, the times. The first game proved to be musical director GOING FAR AWAY. at "Magic City." It the one time. The two teams will has fallen below its usual standard on cross bats again this Saturday. Ada Crossley, contralto, and a con- account of hard work, and -it was as Notes of the Game. cert company are on their way to make a protest to the Government that Julo claims a 1,000 per cent in the an extended tour of South Africa. Pares resigned (so he says) and ac- field. He had one fly ball which hit cepted the summer park engagement. him in the chest. He grabbed it be- Ludwig lien, the German tenor, who has boon specially engaged to sing at the big Mil- Pares explains that the famous band fore it had time to strike the ground. waukee Sangerfest. Is due to hit the New Tork was formerly only used on official oc- docks June 12, where a greeting will be ex- Jo talks a great game of baseball. tended by his American manager, M. H. Han- casions and ample time for rehearsals Sam Kenny remarked "Gee, If they son. was allowed, but now it is called on to can do that to the big time what woulJ W. Dclton Baker, English bailtone, after a perform a dozen or fifteen times a they do for the small time." successful American season, departs soon for Europe, where he will make his fifth con- month, so that the bandsmen cannot Jimmy Plunkett certainly does look secutive appearance with the Royal Choral fulfill all its private Society In London. He returns In the fall for engagements. like a ball player. his second American season under H. Han- M. As the soloists are only paid $39 If Jolo were an act, what would Skl- son's management. per month, and the bandsmen from gie say about him? Earle La Ross, the American pianist, will $25 to $30 per month (the pay of an Robinson objected to the grounds. again be heard in recitals next season. ordinary man in the regiment) they He thought the Yankees would lay off The annual dinner of the American Guild have to depend on outside work. The next Saturday let the teams fight of Organists will be held In New York some- and time this month-. music suffered accordingly, until it is it out at the American League Park. no longer the first military band of Jeanette Durm, planiste, has completely (Pitcher—United.) recovered from her Illness, and will again be Europe. "He'll heard In concerts next season. She was for- Tom Smith to the umpire: merly soloist with the Theodore Thomas or- never see this one." Same Tom Smith chestra. Lily Dorn. of Los Angeles, now in New- THE DODY FAMILY. York arranging her recital programs for next a second later to left fielder: "Why Mme. Gorvllle-Reach, contralto, has been season, has spurned offers from the Shuberts don't you play out further; can't you All of Dan Dody's family are In the above specially engaged by the Philadelphia orches- and Lleblers to sing in comic opera. picture. The father of the boy Is Dan him- tra as soloist for several American concerts see they are all hitting them over your self, a well-known producer, even to the ma- next March. chine. The boy Is Jerome Wilbur Dody, Virginia Tanner, the American dancer, re- head?" cently appearing In a recital of dances nt Co- the youngest branch at present of the family 250 members of the Swiss Mannerchor Soci- tree. dos; has been taught to pose by lumbia University, will make an extended tour No matter how bad you are, there Is The ety of Chicago, accompanied by singing soci- of the country next year. Dan. who Is the only one In the picture with eties from the Swiss colonies of New York and always someone in the world that's a a smile. He In laughing through having had vicinity, sailed May 27 from this city to take the photogr.ipher snap them while Mrs. Dody Mildred Potter, contralto, part In the national song festival to be held and Lambert little bit worse. (Consolation £or the was under the machine fixing the gear. Murphy, tenor, have been In Switzerland this month. engaged by Walter (This picture WAS NOT taken at Coney H. Anderson to sing the solo parts with tin- United team.) Columbia Island. > Mrs. Antonio University Festlvol chorus when It Wrener-West, American bo- presents pruno. reopens her oratorio and concert work "Messiah." Aug. 8. and "Creation," Aug. 10. under Walter Henry early in September In Indianapolis. Hall's direction The Pat Casey agency has framed up TOO IUSY COUNTING MONEY. Mme. Nordica Jacob Kochkeller, violinist, who died re- scored another triumph at a baseball team with the following in Chicago, June 7. cently In New York, was once the favorite Berlin May 29 In "Tristan und Isolde" nt violin accompanist of Adellna Pattl. and was Kaiser's Hoynl Opera House. the 1'ne up and would like to meet When Taylor. Krantz and White, known to hold a single note on his instrument any theatrical nine: Sammy Burns, ••i formerly known as The White City full minute, while Pattl was giving her Frieda H?mpcl. engaged for the Metropoli- volco a good workout. Marseilles, tan Opera Co. for next seapon, was heard at Jimmy Ed Flanagan, Jim Trio, played Los Angeles, Earl Tay- thf Berlin Royal Opera by Slgnor Gattl-Caz- Burns, Georgie O'Brien. Frnie Potts. Abraham Frankel, the young American vio- zaza and Alfred Hertz of the Metropolitan, lor, who plays the piano in the act, linist, Just graduated from the'New Conserva- and they were pleased with the work of the Bert Walton, Fred. Brant, Bill Lykcns tory of Music In Vienna, inherited a bundle of loose change showing unusual skill German prima donna. They were also favor- there as a conductor, returns to New York In ably impressed with Mozart's "Magic Flute," and Charlie Davis. and straightaway notified his July to continue his career on United States partners and may produce it in New York next season. soil. he would abandon show business for Frieda Lnngendorff will spend the summer Mme. Marianne Flahant has announced that This looks like a good one. The the more pleasant occupation of count- she will with his family In Berlin and will sing In not return to the Metropolitan Co. next actor's colony at Freeport has organ- ing money. Accordingly the grand opera while abroad. Ho returns to season, but will do concert work instead. act be- America next season to make an extended con- ized and look mighty strong on paper. came a duo. Krantz and White are cert tour under Marc La pen's direction. Mr. Warren G. Fraley. of Waterloo, la., la now Langendorff will sing several Wagnerian toIcb In vaudeville as a Shakespearian reader. The line up is Fred Bailey lb, Ralph now in Chicago looking for someone next year. Austin 2b, Charles Cartmell s. s.. Paul to replace the monled man. act I.illla Snelllng. contralto of the Metropolitan The Arthur rhllllps. Amerlean baritone, sinus Opera House, has been secured as soloist with Morton 3b, P. Smith p. Castenuber c, has several weeks booked on the June IB the at prize contest of the Opera the Victor Herbert orchestra for Its southern Comique In Paris. spring tour. Charles Middleton 1 f, W. Watson r f, United time. i8 VARIETY AX OI'KN LETTER. not suit me, or being dissatisfied with wildered artists, who at present know For that reason the manager is as (Continued from page 3.) same, can cease it upon giving legal not which way to turn, being fright- much out of place in an artist's order going capacities, amongst which is also notice. ened on one side by the cry of "anar- as the artist in a manager's organiza- the support of myself and those de- My obligation in this order in this chism'* and on the other by the cry tion. •• pendent upon me. case is to not misrepresent or allow of "traitor. I do not deny the foolishness of all classifications I have else the In of these anyone to misrepresent And lastly, I am a vaudeville per- paying unnecessary commission. 1 certain rights and certain obligations, American Federation of Labor by former, and seeking the best interests, simply deny anyone's right to arbi- and to consistently demand one and causing them to believe through fear not of any one branch of the vaude- tarily decide for others when it is, and other, I must reconcile them or ignorance that the Federation of grant the ville business, but of every branch of when it is not, necessary or unneces- manner that Ijabor to each other in such a would Justify any such crimes vaudeville business. And, I under- sary. they do not conflict, or else I find my as the betrayal of a trust or the stand thoroughly that this will be best I do not deny, that as any man may position in one or the other untena- breaking of a contract without giv- obtained by myself and all other vau- temporize with a burglar, the man- ble. As I claim the right to remain ing legal notice. deville performers staying on our own agers might give in tomorrow. a consistent member of each of the My authority in making this state- axle and allowing the other wheels I simply believe that concessions four, if my position in either is made ment is based upon a knowledge of of the machine to do exactly the same, granted under compulsion mean noth- imposible, it is because one or the the organization gained through a all being regulated by the only belt ing. those four institutions de- life time of with it other of close touch and which can connect us all—the con- Gutting direct to the centre of the mands rights or obligations which its leaders, and is not theoretical. A tract. violate the rights and obligations of further confirmation is not necessary whole problem I simply claim a legal is Labor: I I do not deny that Art as the first and largest. to the intelligent, as it is self-evident, lasting adjustment of all difficulties is not Art. simply claim that all Labor Consti- Firstly, my rights and obligation* but to those in doubt, I refer to Jos- granted equally to all by the I do not deny that it is theoretically as an American citizen so far as they eph Bishop, the first president of the tution of the United States, and my conceivable that all the theatres can afTect my rights and obligations a* Amalgamated Association of Iron and sole motive is that I believe senseless become "unionized." I simply claim a vaudeville performer, are as fol- Steel Workers, and a present member and inflammatory agitation if persisted that were such a thing accomplished, lows: of the State Board of Arbitration at in will lose for the artist all he hopes the theatre simply ceases to be a thea- to gain. I have a right to my voice and vote Columbus, O. ; or to Messrs. Schaffer, tre even though the most highly de- by ballot, press, or mall in any meas- Weigh, Jarrett, McArdle or Samuel — "But" you may say, "you were once veloped genius on one side and ap- ure which may affect me as % citizen. Gompers, Washington, D. C. concerned in just such agitations." preciation of It on the other had to Secondly, I have a right to disclaim My next obligation, as one of the resort house parties where they 1 have tried to be pretty patient any responsibility or indebtedness to early members of the White Rats of arrive at the right could serve their own lemonade. I do because in trying to which may be forced upon me with- America, is outlined in the constitu- not deny that a "play or pay" contract definition of "Right" nothing is out knowledge or consent. Third- my tion, by-laws and ritual of that or- for- is better for the real artist and real gained by heat, but I must be ly, I have a right to enter into any ganization, as understood and agreed if of thing the manager, but I did not make the given that sort makes contract agreeable to myself (and the to and comprehended in the original greatest document ever written, the red blood boil. I feel like exclaiming party of the first or second part as obligation at the time of my initia- Constitution of the United States, with as sacred and reverend a use the case may be). Provided I am tion, and such additions to its policy all right to of the expression as any church might legal which gives a make any mentally responsible being of as I have since been consulted in, been contract agreeable to the contracting give it "For the love of God, you age, the contract has no limitations given an opportunity to vote on or parties, or to take or leave that which don't compare that fight with this, do excepting that it must be mutual and have delegated to any representative is offered on either side. you?" for a valuable consideration. I have or body of them the power to repre- I want to use every effort to obtain I certainly was, and were the same a right to pay an intermediary who sent me in that to which I had given that which Is best for the artist but conditions reproduced were we fac- may arrange this contract any part of my consent. I am in no way bound — deny that the violation of the right of ing the same problems for the first this valuable consideration. to such measures as may have been time, probably would again, had My obligation as a citizen of the taken without my voice or vote or vote or of signature is the right way. be United States compels me to keep this knowledge which go beyond my un- I do not accuse anyone of insincerity, we not found the better—the legal but simply of stubborness in persist- way. The conditions have changed contract after I have given my signa- derstanding of my obligation and ing in a mistaken idea, whereby many not I. That was a fight of regular ture to it, or I make myself liable to which takes advantage of my absence innocent ones may suffer. The mana- artists and regular managers. Some either civil or criminal proceedings, to misrepresent same, nor is there any viola- ger to me, whether the present of the artists were as humble profes- according to the nature of the just reason why I should be forced or opposition sionally as any now living, but at least tion. If it 18 a breach of trust which to assume the same against my will personnel of managers or managers or act- they the category of per- can be made good by confiscation of or to relinquish the rights and obli- managers— new — came under ors turned into managers is simply formers. That was a fight in which my property or baggage, etc., the pro- gations to which I originally consent- — a with invested. both doubtlessly mistakes, ceeding to recover may be what is ed. These original obligations are business man money made due, as was afterward claimed to called civil. If I desert a trust in logical and possible and contained I believe thoroughly that the big a confusion of dates, at which property has been put into my within the rights and obligations in- or little manager who proves that he but least it was in the days charge before the expiration of my herent in my American Citizenship, is Irresponsible by legally violating when men were men-—when the responsible contract; —if, for instance, I am a and do not in any way come in contact a contract should be given two weeks arguments tinged with brakeman or engineer of a train and with or conflict with my own or any- notice, after which not only one bill were somewhat reason and logic, not polluted with desert the train while it is running, one else's connection or lack of con- should not work for him, but no act or without giving proper notice to nection with the American Federa- of our organization should work for the vituperation of the rathskeller; polecat enable my employers to put the train tion of Labor. him until he had deposited bond for not the putrid personalities which cause and its human freight in other re- The White Rats originally compre- further contracts, but the case should even the most seasoned fighter to stop and sicken and say, sponsible hands—or if I desert a fur- hended an organization of artists, and he proven by the Courts and if neces- "Wait, wait, this is not the right nace filled with moulten iron, thus of artists only, and while keeping sary by the Supreme Court. One test way. This is all wrong; this must lose destroying the property—or, if I leave within the rights of citizenship, at- case would suffice. even a theatre during the engagement, if it wins"; for that which Is not won tempted particularly to develop the I do not believe that artists should legitimately is not won at all. thus breaking the contract, upon the rights, possibilities, education, advan- be put under bond in any case, as pro- integrity of which the management tages and general advancement of the fessional services cannot be guaran- Those were the days when the had obtained the money of h's au- artists' interests, basing their efforts teed by money nor can money guaran- laughing face could harden into stern his dience and invested the moneys of upon the artist's intrinsic worth as tee talent where it does not exist. A lines and the comedy eye take on the stockholders—1 come equally under an artist, and steadfastly and consist- manager must qualify upon a com- steel-like glance and fight syndicated the civil or criminal laws for the ently refusing affiliation with any mercial basis, the artist upon an acumen inch for inch without involv- punishment of conspiracy. If I force other body or bodies which might artistic basis. The best manager for ing the laborer or the outsider; when the money out of the ignorant under make more complex and confusing, both the artists and the managers is the American intelligence was not in- pretenses such result I be- false for a by the addition of new interests, their the manager who is the best manager. sulted by sucli broadcast printed rot come liable also. own legitimate ends and alms. The artist who is the best artist for as "you arc not fighting us, you are As a member of the American Fed- 'So far as they are true to this both the manager and the artist is the fighting the Federation of Labor"; eration Labor, I only to of have ab- original obligation they are within artist who is the best artist. Each uhdn helpless individuals who in cases sorb its first teaching, (hat it oper- their rights. When they are request- should stay on his own axle, each do not even belong to the order are ates under the laws of the United ed to go counter to any of these obli- wheel being connected by the belt of called upon to shoulder responsibili- States, which permits and makes pos- gations or their obligations to tlie the contract, and the law of supply ties and make themselves marks for sible its existence, and that under the government, (which make them pos- and demand will run the machine. Un- life, for that which should be shoul- grants nie rights which it and which sible) their position as either one or necessary or superfluous relations dered by the whole organization In a permitted the initial rights of are by the other becomes impossible, and between them, except as required by legal and lasting way. By such ex- citizenship I can refuse to accept this simple analysis should be guide the ordinary courtesy of civilization, pressions as "You cannot work in jmy trust or employment width does enough for the great majority of be- merely make matters more complex. (Continued on page 25. ; ; — VARIETY 19 HERE'S BILLY GOULD TIN PAN ALLEY J1NGLFS SHOWS NEXT WEEK By WILLIAM GOULD. By WILLIAM JEROME. Oakland, June 4. The death of Maurice Shapiro has NEW YORK, Met William Macart's daughter, a robbed Melody Lane of its greatest "A COUNTRY GIRL"—Herald Square (3d BILLS NEXT WEEK very pretty 22-year-old Miss. Bill personality. "AS A MAN THINKS" (John Mason)—Nasl- NEW YORK. mova'a (14th week). says she is a And. (He found her In "EVERYWOMAN"—Lyric (16th week). FIFTH AVE. COLONIAL. Seattle). publisher and a greater pal. "EXCUSE ME"—Gaiety (18th week). Lilian Herlein Mclntyre ft Heath A great Tully ft Yeamans POLIES BERGERE— (8th week). May Co Mrs Annie His door was always open to the song "GET RICH QUICK WALLINGFORD"—Co- Inge ft Farrell James ft Bonnie han's (42d week). Bert Fltzglbbons Thornton Miller, the juggler, does a balancing writer. Warren, Lyon ft Gus Williams "PINAFORE"—Casino (3d week). trick in which he pours one pitcher STOCK—Academy. Myers Lottie Qllson STOCK (Corse Payton)—Grand O. H. (6th Four Londons Ward ft Curran of water into another. Some one put Shapiro loved money only for the week). Field Bros Will H Fox SPOONER STOCK—Metropolis (16th week). (One to fill.) Fox ft Ward the different portions of 3 sedlltz pow- fun he could get out of It. Lovable, John Le Clair STOCK—West End (7th week). ders in both pitchers and when the "THE PINK LADY"—New Amsterdam (Hth HAMMER3TEINS kind and considerate to his employ- week). Carus ! Emma ALHAMBRA waters met ees, the tear-stained faces of the boys VARIETY—Winter Garden (13th week). Bell Family Henry Miller ft Co "YOUTH"—Bijou (1st week). "Night In the Slums Olive Briscoe and girls who worked for him proved of Paris" Agnes Scott ft Co Jimmy Britt bumped into me, direct the kind of a man he was. CHICAGO. Nellie McCoy Wilfred Clarke ft Co Casselli'B Dogs Old Soldier Fiddlers from London, and Invited me to be ABORN OPERA CO.—McVlcker's (2d week) Bert Levy Fields ft Lewis "BOWERY BURLESQUERS"—Columbia (3d his guest for the Wolgast-Burns fight. best week). Spissell Bros, ft Musical Simpsons Edgar Selden has lost his Mack Paul La Croix "MAGGIE PEPPER" (Rose Stahl)—Illinois All that we did was to talk about our friend. They were a great team. (16th week). Cycling Auroras Hlckey's Circus old pal, Walter C. Kelly, who is now "LITTLE MISS FIX-IT"—Chicago H. (4th ORPHEUM Shapiro and Selden knew nothing but O. Chasslno Lillian Russell W6Ck)« entertaining the people of South "GET RICH QUICK WALLINGFORD" — Roberts' Cats ft Bernard ft Weston success. Olympic (29th week). Dogs Tom Linton ft Jun- Africa. That's far enough south for a "SEVEN SISTERS" Dlero gle Girls (Charles Cherry)—Pow- Africa, ers' (9th week). Andrews ft Forbes Rossow Midgets Southern gentleman, "Souse" The loss of Shapiro brings Louis STOCK—Havmarket. The Zarnea Barnes ft Crawford eh, Walter? to land "QUEEN OF THE MOULIN ROUGE"—Crown. Tyson ft Brown Ed Blondell ft Co Bernstein back again song ft Donn Christy ft Willis "THE HEART BREAKERS"—Princess (2d Qerdes may the name of "Shapiro" live long W6fik ) HOWES LECTURES—Garrick. BRIGHTON THEA- HENDERSON'S A lot of the California cafe enter- and prosper. Havlland ft Thorn- TRE tainers are receiving offers from New Rose Coghlan ft Co. ton BOSTON. Weston, Fields & 1 Juliet York to sing in cafes. The Head Music Co. has a hear "THE RED ROSE" (Valeska Suratt)—Tre- Howard ft Howard Carroll mont (3d week). Lyons ft Yosco Rigoletto Bros light success in "The Railroad R* STOCK (Lindsay Morrison)— Majestic (.'Id Watson's Farm Yard Odlva week). I am receiving a lot of funny let- Perry ft White Evins & Erwood it's traveling at a faster pao STOCK (John Craig)—Castle Square (4 th Aerial Smiths Johnny Small ft Sis- ters from unknown and very week). some the 20th Century. Williams ft Williams ters Charlotte St Elmo Rem Brandt crude performers lately. Some a-b-c ATLANTIC CITY. Ryan ft Tucker (Others to All) actors seem to think this column is "DEAR OLD BILLY" (William Hawtny) The Gimbles and The (12-16) Apollo BOSTON. strictly original. Well, it isn't. My SARAH BERNHARDT (16)— Apollo. would make a great combinat' KEITH'S Arthur Whltelaw specialty, however, is strictly original. SAN FRANCISCO. Gordon Bros Martlnettl ft Sylves- sic and dry goods—and just Eddie Leonard ft ter So hands off. "ZAZA" (Florence Roberts) —Alcazar. Mabel Russell Marian Merrill ft it, both families came from "MRS. DOT"- (Blllle Burke)— Columbia. Mae Melville ft Rob- Louise Hilton ert Higgins De Vole Trio They are offering excuses for the Linton ft Lawrence (Others to All) To get the critics nowadays poor weather Oakland is enjoying this THE PHILADELPHIA. from Berlin, GREAT WHITE week. sic must come KEITHS Thurber ft Madison or Vienna. That's the only PLAGUE. Pongo ft Lee Irene Franklin Brent Hayes Alexander & Scott stuff they'll fall for. The 01 I have a great desire to see the De- vs. Crouch ft Welch Hill ft Sllviany left for the American melod THE Richards troits play a game of ball. GREAT WHITE WAY. CHICAGO. to do is to change his nam' BY EDGAR M. that it is impossible to pr MILLER. MAJESTIC. Mile. Bianca ft Co Ina Claire, late of "Jumping Jupi- Eddie Foy Will Rogers Oh! Yes! I know It's beautiful, raise a beard, carry a muff, 1 Bedinl ft Arthur Tate's "Motoring" ter," has been engaged for the Folles And each one of those peaks, Bernard ft Dorothy Newbold ft Grlbben tie bit, and make a noise llk< Whose snow-clad summit rends the air Bergere, New York. Granville Leroy ft Paul to me in silence speaks, lar devil. Of health and life and restful hours, la sweet relief from pain; Of the ending of my exile, And I see my pals again. AMERICAN FOR SAL I know the scenery's lovely Chicago, J I know the air Is grand, And those Forests seem created Marcus Loew arrived in | IJy some Fairy's magic wand. But, somehow, 1 don't like It all. Sunday, with Mr. Jones, of o Because it seems to say : "smun "It's a devil of a distance Linick & Schaeffer, the Chicago Back to Old Broadway." time" vaudeville Arm, lately becoming Say! Doc, you've treated me so white interested in the William Morris-Loew Since I tame here to stay. It doesn't seem to be Just right American theatre here. For me to kick; but. say! That house is on the market. It may I can't help feeling lonesome After years of active work." have been disposed of before Loew re- Of week stands In the winter, to York. The theatre Spending summers In New York; turned New In the cafes, on the corners, has made no money of late. Although Back on old Longacrc Square; Where they never see the moonlight. Jones, Lin'ck & Schaeffer are said to And the days are always fair Where an evening's frolic often have cut down expenses $40 weekly on Represents a season's pay- assuming charge, the forty didn't But it's all right when It's spent along That Lane of Light Broadway. swell the net receipts any. When Those God-erected granite hills Martin Beck placed his high sign on You look at every day the American, the house was all Are certainly magnificent And wonderful; but, say! through, although no one connected I'd rather take a ferryboat From Jersey 'cross the Bay, with the theatre believed it until J., L. And feast my eyes the on granite piles S. had a week's enjoyment trying That sentinel Broadway. & There's nothing in the world can match to find out why their methods did not The purple-tinted glow Of your hazy, evening twilight improve the box office account. As the sun is sinking low ; The American, since coming under But, somehow, I would rather see The Night turned into Day THE SUFFRAGETTE FARMERS the Morris management, has been a By the million-candle powered sun That shines along Broadway. on HumtTKTBtcln's Roof Garden. picnic for many people in Chicago, without William Morris being declar- You're proud of Colorado; well! You've got a right to be cut ; BARNES FIXES QUARTERS. ed in on any of the many melons For there's probably no placo on Earth HALF DAY OFF. Where one can go and see down that way. Spokane, June 7. Chicago, June 7. Such mighty works of Nature, Morris Al. 11. Barnes will make Spokane The passing of the house Such color, rich and rare ; And then that The Kohl & Castle offices here have sweet life-giving balm the winter headquarters for his ani- leaves the Majestic once more the lone You breathe in with the air— declared a half holiday every Satur- first class vaudeville theatre in this Ah! that blessed air! I often mal show hereafter. A new hippo- Thank the God on high day during little burg of three million inhabitants. This germ-infested frnme of mine drome will be built (o house the the summer for employ- Shall, maybe, bye-nnd-bye, show, and arrangements will be made ees. Be able to go back again, The rule went into effect last To see the boys and say : to give in exhibitions the building Saturday. This 1h the first year for .Allele Oswald will open a't the Brigh- "Mere's to you, Colorado! Wish I bad you on Broadway." during the cold months. this privilege. ton Theatre. .June '-'<'» — f VARIETY -** The Vaudeville Managers Protective Associa- Mountford dislikes anybody around who might tion is composed of the principal variety man- make inquiry. agers and proprietors in the United States and The members of this association, all engaged A NOTE C Canada. They have associated for the con- in the vaudeville business for a longer or less lately for Mountford to find some other scheme servation of the vaudeville business, which Is term of years, have found through experience to agitate so as to direct attention away from of great importance to them. The many threats, that seldom does a person attempt anything this failure. These facts therefore eliminate! rumors and reports made and circulated by or without a motive. This is especially true in the Mr. Mountford as a successful actor, manager! emanating from the White Rats Actors Union case of Mr. Mountford, who wants to set him- or agent in America. I made this association of managers self as the great is thereby necessary, not up "I am" and For the purpose of earning his salary and! only for their own mutual protection but for the supporting himself and family. The best method giving new hope to the artist of more work, loss protection of the artist against himself. of arriving at Mr. Mountford's motive is by ^ These inequitable conditions, and Incidentally direct- threats, rumors and reports (mostly threats) the process of elimination.* \ ing attention away from his other failures, Mr. concerned first the rights Mr. this country few j and privileges of the Mountford came to a Mountford spent two years procuring certain vaudeville artist, that is to say, his years ago. First, tried obtain work at j freedom he to legislation amending the Employment Agency to contract, think and act for himself; what had been his profession in the past act- | and — Law. This effort was such a decided failure thatv secondly, concerned the rights and privileges of ing. He tried, but failed. Not only was he it is needless to dwell at length upon the sub- ? the vaudeville manager as regards the conduct given an opportunity to make good once, but Ject, beyond asking Mr. Mountford (while off of his own business. a second time in the City of York and ' — New — course we are not directly concerned, nor per- by many of the leading vaudeville managers in The principal purpose of this statement Is to sonally very much interested) whether any ac- the United States who witnessed his trial per- prove the motive of the man who Is responsible count has ever been given to the White Rats.^ formance, he was declared to be an absolute for the threats made. Time and time again of the $20,000 spent at Albany to procure this a failure. Previously, in his native country, Mr. he has clamored to "turn on the light," and beneficent legislation. Of course Mr. Mount- Mountford had found acting for him to be a dull we Intend now to turn on the light. ford may say, and truthfully so, that it is often^ and unprofitable calling, to say the least, so The Vaudeville Managers Protective Asso- necessary in matters of this kind that a cert. Uj"J that just before his quick exit from his native ciation speaks as a unit. Each member takes degree of secrecy be maintained and names mwuti land he adopted the profession or calling of upon himself the responsibility of any official not be mentioned. Perhaps an accounting woulj' trade agitator. In other words, from a failing statement relating to the condition of the vaude- show that a great deal of this $20,000 was spent vaudeville actor, he became a strike agitator, ville business, or*tie theatrical profession. This for "sundries." Sundries may cover a multi- and as such he also made a dismal failure, and statement, and every other statement hereto- tude of sins. fore or which may hereafter be made by the strangely enough though very well known by About this time, according to the reports Vaudeville Managers Protective Association is thousands and thousands of actors In England, abroad then, Mr. Mountford had saved sufficient the voice of every member of that association. ho quit his native land and came to America. money to buy an elegantly furnished house on , On the other hand, the White Rats Actors Evidently, feeling that he was a failure as an Ix>ng Island, in his or his wife's name. Union is an organizaion of actors, the majority agitator he started his career in this country This adds to the elimination list of actor, * of whom are engaged in appearing as a peaceful law-abiding actor, with the result as public manager, agent, that of legislator, in Mount- entertainers. Some are passive members, some already noted above. ford's American record of failures. are now agents, and still others are engaged Again, having failed as an actor, there was role as an editor, his in other pursuits. Some work, others have nothing left for him to do but embrace his In Mr. Mountford's suppression chief duties seem to have been the . worked and still others expect to work. By previous calling of • agitator. As such he in- to the actor, which i work, we mean the playing of theatrical engage- terested the White Rats who were then about of news matters of interest reflect credit upon Harry Mountford. f ments. Under these circumstances, It would to lose their leader, R. C. Mudge. After much did not is his suppression of his defeat in the not be extraordinary if the statements purport- endeavor, we are told, Mr. Mountford succeeded The latest case, wherein his Employment ing to be made by or in behalf of the White in borrowing the initiation fee of $25 necessary Pongo and Leo practically declared to be of Rats were statements authorized by only a to Join the order. We do not mention this Agency Law was effect, in some of its most important portion of the organization, but the White Rats fact disparagingly, poverty is not a crime. We no force or — The reprehensible practice of dis- neither speak as a unit nor does a considerable only mention it to show the remarkable increase provisions. of news events favorable to him- portion of the organization speak as a unit. in Mountford's wealth and fortune in the short torting reports the official organ of the White Rats The White Rats is duly organized, has a period of about three years. At any rate, Mount- self which is minor matter alongside full quota of officers and a large directorate. ford became a White Rat and was subsequently lias so often done, a If Mr. Mountford is i »c^ The organization trusts its officers to safely appointed secretary to the board of directors of the suppression. the official organ to promote Harry advise and direct the destinies of the organiza- an office Mr. Mountford knew would be more running for the actor, will Mr. Mount- tion, and the board in turn has transferred Its of a permanency than an elective post. Mountford, but did not reprint the article by great trust and power to one man, and his in- As secretary to the board of directors he ford tell why he "An Echo From The dividual whim and caprice. shortly became the directing head of the society. W. H. Clemart headed "The Performer" (England), Who is this individual in whom rests this The meetings of the board of directors, as many Mountford has never been an actor in America, the money from the White Rats to do it with. excepting for one week. We think an honest When all shall be over, Mr. Mountford has WARNING statement should be "Owned by the Actor, Run written enough to be able to say "I told you per- bjr Mountford; For the Good of Mountford." so," whichever way it goes, but the White Rats nn> it has been permanent, but he was too great a sonality to remain long submerged. You were cute eiiousli As an actor Mountford came to America from won't get any of its money back. His late offi- 1 think to capture him, your gain is England's loss, and England. In England Mountford had been cial designation as "International Secretary" they all realize It now It Is too late. kicked out by his fellow actors and has been was taken to keep him on the road all the time. this is a eulogy, I address it to the sub-ed.tor In the As roads grow over here Mr. hopes that it may elude Mountford's vigilance and appear repudiated ever since. From all the cablegrams When the dusty la your columns (the only time I have ever gone behind sent by Mountford to England for letters of re- Mountford will go to Paris at the expense of the the his back). Qive it a show, let the boys and girls of commendation in February, but one answer was White Rats, with full salary. The bootblacks White Rats hear from THIS SIDE, the sort of man they are waiting. the tips are to be have got, the fatuous fools over here roasted him; they're received. That was printed as from "Leo Harri- They know sick and sorry now, don't you be silly enough ever to lei son,'* which Mr. Clemart seems to believe was a liberal, as the vaudeville actors of America pay HARRISON. BK0 I am, LEO fake, Mr. Mountford himself. In other words, them. Late O. A. F. by Mountford says, "1 am honest," and to prove it The Vaudeville Managers Protective Associa- Mr. Clemart, the "leader" writer (and a very I will show you my recommendation written by tion asks the actor to stop and think it Over. clever one) for "The Performer" says no one in M myself under the nom de plume of "Leo Har- The managers do not want trouble. It will knows of the "O. A. F. ; that no one England rison." In the act Mountford arrived with in mean big losses to them and to the actors. The of "Leo Harrison," "late over there ever heard New York was Miss Walsh (Mrs. Mountford). managers look to the actors who are engaged Mr. quite broadly intimates 0. A. F." Clemart The act was known as Mountford and Walsh. not to be guided by the unemployed or the actors caption of "An Echo of the Grave" under the Later, when Mr. Mountford found he could who cannot act well enough to earn a living at that agitate with more profit than act, Mrs. Mount- it. ford continued on the stage, appearing but The Vaudeville Managers Protective Associa- Harry Mountford wrote that letter himself seldom, but always looking for engagements, tion herewith sounds a note of warning to all assisted by her husband, "Secretary to the Board actors engaged in the variety profession. It had it printed in the White Rats' official Then of Directors of the White Rats." tells them to be cartful, to watch out, and not The Variety Artists' Federation of Eng- organ. Will Mr. Mountford tell the White Rats how liecome marked men. it there is a strike by the (of which Performer" is the official land "The the coincident happened so peculiarly that the organized actor of this country against the man- organ) and the White Rats are affiliated. Will day following Miss Walsh's application for time agers who are employing them at larger salaries Mr. Mountford reprint the article herein not on a certain circuit (which application was re- than they ever hoped to receive, the managers referred to for the benefit of the mabS of un- fused) the manager of that circuit was called will take steps to keep their theatres within employed actors who are his chief supporters? upon the next day by Mr. Mountford and in- their own control,—and the actors who strike Mr. Clemart occupied a page in "The Performer" formed that unless his circuit adopted the Illi- had better take steps to keep themselves after with his opinion of Mr. Mountford and the letter. nois form of contract, his circuit would have that. He owes it to the actor to print it in "The trouble with the White Rats It was more It is a source of irritation, even regret, that Player." coincidentally peculiar inasmuch as Miss Walsh American managers find it necessary to address Mr. Mountford's failure as an editor is And had informed the manager he would hear about themselves in a newspaper to the American tucked on to his other diastrous attempts in the refusal later. actor on account of a professional agitator, who America to prove ability. The record leaves Mr. Mountford's motive for has been a total failure on two continents. It As an agitator, Mr. Mountford has succeeded all his labor, work and agitation—-money and is a condition which confronts us all, and a only in that, besides having the White Rats publicity. Money first, but publicity must go note of warning is necessary. The language at delve deep into their surplus fund to support an with It, though publicity has been excused at the head of the editorial in the New York Even- "official for his publicity, he has organ" own times when the money was not forgotten. ing Journal, a week ago, written by Arthur Bris- divided the ranks of the membership of the In connection with money, Mr. Mountford has bane, is timely. He writes: "Union men who of America Actors* Union into two White Rats made his greatest success in America. His next really work must protect themselves against divisions, twice over, those working — who are and only success has been publicity. Mr. Mount- professional labor agitators. The number of und those who are not, and those who believe in e in ford came over here for money. He had non , honest leaders labor movements and their him and those who do not. know hundreds We and could earn none in England. He told White millions of well-meaning, hard-working fol- and hundreds of actors in the latter category; Rats the English managers would not give him lowers must unite to get rid of the professional." actors are patiently waiting daily for the who work because he fought for the actors. The Now that the White Rats are union men Bris- break to and force the White Rats organ- come English managers would not give him work be- bane's editorial is timely. The whole gist of ization back into the hands and control of the cause he was a bad actor. The variety artists this statement may be summed up In Brisbane's actor. of England are not yet recovered from the dis- words. The union man who carries a gun is As an agitator, Mr. Mountford has not ad- astrous strike he led them into four years ago no worse than the union leader who is willing vanced the actor; has not built theatres; he any in England. They are daily discovering more to sacrifice thousands of actors and visit them he has not secured time for the actor; he has and more the defeat they sustained in it. with privation and hunger for purely personal not work; not placed the unemployed at he has From a five-dollar furnished room in a West and selfish motives. procured more salary for the actor, nor has he Thirty-ninth street house in New York to a pala- We wish it clearly understood that we do not procured a single benefit or reform for him, but tial country home on Long Island is a big ad- mean to infer in the sl'ghtest that Harry Mount- he has brought about a condition that has placed vancement for an actor who can't act. Mr. ford is a grafter. Far be It from us to stoop the vaudeville business in jeopardy; has brought Mountford accompl shed it. He saved his to his method of argument, which consists of about strained relations employer between and seventy-five or one hundred dollars' weekly abuse, and what he thinks is a correction of that employee; has made promises to the actors salary and saved enough in three years to fur- grammatical errors, due to his own lack of have not kept; has used abusive been language nish a home. In making money out of the actor knowledge of good English. Mountford is get- against the managers to uphold him in the estim- Mr. Mountford has been pre-eminently success- ting his legitimately as far as the public, or as ation of his unemployed supporters, and has ful. far as we know, but as the New York World tilled the ranks of the White Rats with all classes In one other respect has Mr. Mountford been once remarked, "Where did he get it?" of actors. successful. He is the best traveller the White In conclusion, we use Mr. Mountford's words Mr. Will Mountford Inform the actors whether Rats has ever had. Mr. Mountford travels at in his editorial in the "Player" of last week. he "ninety-day notice" the gave the to increase the expense of the organization. He stops at "Too late." It is all too late for Mountford to surplus fund of the White Rats in order that the the best hotels, never walks while in a city with beg, pray and Implore the manager to speak, "sands" of financial the end might not run so a taxi-cab service, and never fails to charge the look and listen. It Is all too late for Mount- low that too much notice would be attracted to items on his weekly expense accounts. Neither ford to beseech the managers, whom only a the extravagance of the organization (and Mr. does he forget to put on that expense account few months ago he called "thieves," "crooks" .Mountford's) or just to increase the member- the charge for polishing his shoes or the tips and whom he abused and insulted as only the ship? given to the servants and barbers. As Mr. meanest individual of the gutters and sewers As an agitator Mr. Mountford failed, failed has Mountford is always railing for the light of could abuse another, to sit down and talk long ago. No feels realizes his failure one and publicity to be turned on, will he tell why he things over calmly over a bottle of wine and better than Mr. Mountford himself. He realizes does not permit an auditing committee of White a good cigar. It is time for Mountford to know his days are numbered. Ire realizes that he Rats to Investigate the society's books, its sur- that the muckraker and mud-slingcr never lasts must soon give back to the White Rats that plus fund and Mr. Mountford's expense ac- long in this country. If Mountford is now will- which belongs to them the right of the J — counts? Or why it is necessary for him to often ing and not only willing but begging to sit majority to rule. He realized long ago that the dispute the professional auditor sometimes en- down with men whom only a few months ago organization was not with per him when ninety gaged? Why, too, at such a critical period as he called "thieves" and "crooks." there must rent, of the employed actors in the White Rats this for the White Rats has Dennis F. O'Brien, he a reason. The men who have built this secretly deliberately and employed so-.called man- Esq., the White Rats' counsel (who to our know- business are not going to stultify themselves agers and representatives to take charge of their ledge has worked honestly and faithfully for the and deal and arbitrate with the so-called "un- arts, notwithstanding Mountford's Employment White Rats' cause, and who is entitled to un- purchaseable" Harry Mountford. There may be Agency Law prohibited the payment of more stinted praise) resigned. Is one of the reasons and there probably is much to be remedied in than five per cent. We may well rest assured that Mr. Mountford reported to Mr. O'Brien that the vaudeville business, both on the part of that whenever a matter affects the pocketbook there were a less number of artists in the organ- the actor and manager, and also the booking of the actor, like any other man, he will think ization than there really were, so as to "beat" agent, but we wish it known that we will never and act for himself, and nine times out of ten Mr. O'Brien out of the per capita fee to which consent to discussing or dealing in. any way, will do the right thing, and Mountford realizes he is entitled under his agreement, so much shape or manner with such an Individual as this as well as anybody. — for each member of the organization? Or is it Harry Mountford. Not one member of this as- So the complete list of Harry Mountford's fail- because Mr. Mountford's sense of honor ana sociation has ever refused to deal with an actor, ures in America is an ncter, manager, agent, square dealing is not on par with Mr. O'Brien's? he he a White Rat or unaffiliated, who was on legislator, showman, editor agitator. and For Or, is it because of both these reasons? the level, hut all of them always have and al- all of these, he is receiving the publicity that he While the actor is wearing his shoes out look- ways will refuse to deal with Harry Mountford, likes so well, and which he obtains from the ing for work, while he is cheering the cause If this means a fight, if this means a strike, public press, such as his outrageous attempt to which has for its object the putting of the man- yvhy we are content to go about the even tenor wreck the Actors' Fund, he and that publicity ager out of business (so thai the unemployed of our ways and to build up our business. We gains for himself, by himself and for the good of may be certa'n that they will never work) Mr. are prepared to defend our property and our himself, through the actors furnishing with him Mountford is piling up his bank account, taking business, if that is the only alternative. a paper which says. "Owned by the Actor; Run by the Actor; For the Good of the Actor.*' Bat Mr. VAUDEVILLE MANAQERS' PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION — 22 VARIETY Mumford and Thompson. Havtland and Thornton. Gary Owen. NEW ACTS NEXT WEEK. Singing and Talking. "A Question of Policy." Singing Monologist. Initial Presentation. Flrat Appearance 16 Mint*.; One. 1ft Mins.; Open Three; dose One. 9 Mins.; One. or Reappearance In or Aronnd Majestic, Chicago. Fifth Avenue. Fifth Avenue (Jane 4). New York The most important feature about Havlland and Thornton offer an As a very youthful monologist, with Nellie McCoy, Hammerstein's. this act, new to vaudeville, is the some- amusing nonsensical conglomeration of the confidence of a veteran, Gary Andrews and Brown, Hammerstein's. what different character essayed by the rapid fire talk, travesty and songs. Owen is breasting the "big time." He comedian. Weighing in the neighbor- be is but mere boy, of a stage presence Cierds, GerdeH and Donn Hammer- The act opens with what might a hood of 200 pounds, he reminds one of structure, but soon gets that will pass him nicely in an early stein's. called a sketch a bashful, half-witted youngster, who to the duolog thing. Haviland, an spot. Gary has some talk, speaking of Kyan and Tucker, Brighton Theatre. is trying to act like a man. The re- Insurance agent, breaks In on Alice his "Paw," who is a "rounder" and Erwood, Henderson's. Kvlns and sult is what has been generally term- Thornton, lady of the house, and tries his "Maw," a suffragette. From this ed in big cities, "a boob." Although to sell her insurance. Some of the some laughs are secured. More should capably assisted by a straight man of is bright and new, but the be. The material in spots is too Stella Kari. comedy neat appearance and perfect enunica- greater portion is old though made "wise" for one of Gary's age to be Singing. Hod, the turn rests with the comedian. laughable through the good handling saddled with. It doesn't sound nice One. 11 Mins.; He carries it exceptionally well. After by Haviland, an excellent light come- for a boy to say that his mother turn- Brighton Theatre. a nicely timed routine of good original dian of the breezy type. The travesty ed around and smiled at men, or that Back in '49 there was a rush of talk, well saturated with legitimate comes in in an old idea of how they his father went to Salt Lake to study gold-seekers to the sunny climate of laughs, they turn loose a pair of popu- act at the theatre before and after human nature. The last remark, California, but since the run on the lar songs, disclosing voices that will marriage. This is well done and con- though, caught a laugh. Gary should west has long become a memory, always guarantee them a recall. Long- tains laughs but the idea has been be made as childish as he looks, in fellow's there has been another rush—from the "Village Blacksmith," twisted worked until it is not even threadbare action and material. If the dialog other direction. The latter-day rush into a comedy verse, scored the strong- any more. The finish in "one" is a runs to lines beyond that of youth, est, with in mind Is that of the rathskeller act the exception of the singing, summer girl number in which Miss then Gary must be coached how to and the California trot "singles" to the strength of the offering. Mum- Thornton appears to advantage in a deliver them in childish ignorance of the east. In the overflow comes ford and Thompson have brought pretty pale blue bathing creation. As their meaning or Importance. If Gary Stella Karl, who put her wares on the something a little different to vaude- an encore the couple used Lean and persists in appearing alone, he will vaudeville stand at Brighton this ville, but there is still room for im- Holbrook's stepless buck dance, a pat- become a first rater among the singles. provement. week. Stella is a good entertainer, Monday they replaced ter arrangement, which took them off But he must keep himself within his but a rearrangement of her act after Frank Tinney, who was delayed en- nicely. "No. 4" at the Fifth Ave- stage looks, while upon the stage. Of route opening proved a severe handicap. to Chicago because of a railroad nue, the couple experienced no diffi- the two songs, the parody should go Stella wears good clothes, displays ani- wreck, and on the showing pulled culty whatever in getting over. They out. Gary might open with a song, mation of the Pacific Coast type down a large hit, although it was quite should do well anywhere when not doing away with the attempt to smoke that same bearlike glide and swing evident the house was exceptionally asked to take too heavy a position in a cigarette. While this bit of busi- friendly now familiar in the east—and enunci- towards the boys in some por- the going. Dash. ness is inserted to break the stories ates better than the average "singing tions. However, they would have done into sections, it doesn't belong. Kid quite singles." Stella's best work was on as well without the "boosting." Ioleen Sisters. talk about baseball, school and stories her first number, "I Want To Be in Wynn. Wire Walking. of little scrapes that boys fall Into, the Land of Harmony," which should 12 Mins.; Full Stage. having a naturalness to them, would be used for the close. Her second James Keane and Co. (1). Hammerstein's. be far better for Gary. If not opening offering, "When You Kiss an Italian Comedy Sketch. The Ioleen Sisters work on the tight with a song, Gary might start the act Girl," went fairly well, but following 17 Mins.; Fall Stage (Special Set). wire, varying the usual routine some by entering with a baseball bat in front of street drop. it with "I Never Had a Man to Love James Keane is assisted by a very through introducing sharp shooting a Looking be- Me Like You," another "straight" se- good looking girl in a rather broad from the thread. One of the girls car- wildered, he might ask the leader what street is on, again if lection, marred the impression made farce comedy, the plot of which is laid ries the brunt of th e work, while the he asking on the opening. Miss Karl has ability in Mexico. Keane takes the part of other acts as assistant. The worker is the leader has seen his mother. When leader replies but unless she puts over a different a stranded actor. He is in love with at home on the wire, although not up the by Inquiring how his arrangement of numbers is very likely a Mexican girl, played by his assistant. to one or two other women In the mat- mother looked, Gary might describe to force herself back into less promi- The actor has a millionaire uncle in ter of speed attained In crossing. She her in a little old-fashioned boyish nence. Mark. New York. He is anxious to get the is a good looking girl, wearing crimson way. With a few remarks passed be- old boy's money, and wires him for tights to advantage. The assisting sis- tween the boy and leader, Gary could go through the act without artificial Rem Brandt. $5,000 which he claims is for ransom, ter also adds to the offering in the he having inserted the fact looks department. The act Is. not a assistance. In assuming Innocence, it Cartoonist. that he was held by a Mexican bandit. The heavy number, but looks nice and can does not become necessary for the 10 Mins.; One. uncle appears on the scene and Keane fit in the big bills in the opening posi- boy to laugh at any of his own stories or remarks. If Fifth Ave. does some good comedy work as the tion. At Hammerstein's Monday, after Gary gave as his rea- son for being Rem Brandt has something new in bandit; also he pretends to be insane the matinee, the girls were sent from on the street that he played hookey the cartooning line. That something before his uncle, to make the rich the "No. 2" position down to close the from home after his mother left him to new, whether it is worth while or fellow part with his coin. The plot show. Either spot on the long bill this attend to the baby while she went to a meeting not, just as long as it is something is well worked up. There is enough week gave them a real chance. where all the women talked all about the new, sounds interesting. Rem Brandt travesty In it to make it a laughing Hash. men, it might strike has a peculiar pistol-like arrangement success. Jess. Winston Sisters. the audience more fav- orably with four compartments or cells. Each Music. than to walk brashly out, with stories to tell, in a matter-of-fact cell contains a different colored sub- Louise Brunelle. 12 Mins.; Four (Interior.) way. Stories like the baby started to cry, stance. By pressing a trigger the car- Songs. Violin and 'cello numbers are fea- when he placed It on the toonist is able to get any of the four 15 Mins.; One. tured. A noticeable sameness should floor, while colors desires. looking all over the bed for a pin, he The instrument Louise Brunnelle is a girl who shows be remedied by a rearrangement of would be the proper kind, it would makes a peculiar hissing sound as the more class than most of the "singles" numbers. The sisters play well to- seem. Gary might say that his mother ink is shot on to the paper. The on the "small time" for a "showing." gether and should give satisfaction in said if the effects obtained baby ever cried, that was are naturally a bit Miss Brunelje is a charming brunette, any of the "pop" houses. Mark. the sign crude. The best are the comedy pic- a pin was sticking into it. and dresses her act in fine taste. But he couldn't find a pin in the bed, tures which Rem should stick to en- "Dutch" number should be placed "No. Four Largards. so he held the baby tirely. The Lincoln and Washing- 2," up by the feet to and the finish could be made with Acrobats. see if a pin would drop off. ton heads were very poor, while the, "Harem" number, When a which seems to be The work of the top-mounter stands pin didn't, he left it standing on its girl in the roses and the comedy col- the strongest. Miss Brunelle with a alone, though he • does not work as head and went out to look for his ored man were decidedly the best. Rem little attention paid to the arrange- gracefully as he should. The four men mother, Brandt has something of a novelty to tell her something was the ment of her act ought to be kept busy have a straight acrobatic act, marred matter with the baby. Then he met In his line and It should Interest in on any time in vaudeville. The girl by the slowness of the men In getting a light position on the big programs. some boys and played ball, forgetting would fit nicely Into musical comedy. Into action. They work as though all about the It should able to trip baby—asking the leader be take one Jess. they had long been accustomed to cir- at this point over the circuit during which time the if he knew how long a cus life. Some new tricks and a lot baby could cartoonist might be able to perfect stand on Its head without the William Hodge, in "The Man From of ginger would help considerably. In growing tired. idea, which would make fixture. At least this is the him a Home," will travel to the Coast next its present frameup, the act Is of style of stories a boy Dash. reason. monologist "pop" house calibre. Mark. should tell on the stage. Sime. VARIETY 23 Sellle Lytton and Co.; (3). Lillian Russell. Marcus and Gartelle. Charlotte St. Elmo. Songs. Sketch. Songs. Roller Skaters. Stage; Interior. 12 Mins.; Three (Interior). Hammersteln's. 28 Mins.; Full 15 Mlns.; Five; (Parlor). Nellie Lytton has fallen Into a 'val- Brighton Theatre. That Jack Levy is such a joker! He Colonial. uable piece of property In the comedy, One of the men works in blackface. says Charlotte St. Elmo's appearance evening was a great night his pathetic sketch which she is present- Tuesday The "straight" attempts to show at Hammersteln's, this week, is her for the inside theatres. Lillian Rus- ing for vaudeville approval. Whoever partner how to skate. The prelim- first upon the stage. Charlotte Is on with the wrote the piece has shown rare good sell had a great deal to do inary steps by both furnish a lot of early. She Isn't doing very much in house that showed at the Co- judgment in the blending. It contains capacity fun, both taking some hard falls. The the way of applause, because perhaps that evening. Miss Russell is those fine touches in the handling of lonial comedy of the blackfaced chap Is well Mr. Levy wasn't joking when he said vaudeville of- pathos and comedy which are so rare using a pianoist In her worked up and the act was an em- she wrote the songs herself. Miss orchestra assists and valuable when properly welded to- fering, although the phatic laughing hit at the Brighton St. Elmo only sang three. Maybe she Miss Russell's appearance gether. A mistake in construction has as well. theatre. Following the skating les- hadn't written any more. A couple noise. Her entrance been in padding. Prom five to eight didn't create any son, the team finishes up with a clog of changes were made, with Miss St. minutes could be chopped away. It reception was hardly more than a rip- routine on the skates that shows the Elmo wearing a combination suit of continued during would leave the meat only, to be played ple. The quietness boys understand team stepping. tights for the finish. She isn't a bad songs, short and of a in the vaudeville time limit. Miss Lyt- her first three The act was formerly known as Gar- looking girl, with a not unpleasant ton does much for the sketch. The char- very light variety. "Evening Star" telle Brothers. Jfarfc. voice. Had she been boomed as much real applause at the finish acter is a sort of a Lottie Williams' caught some as Marie Empress was, she would have pretty "Rags" and she handles the role In of the first chorus. It was Pike and Callum. repeated what Marie Empress did. of this number, though capital style. There is another point mild at the end Dancers. Sitne. came back with another in favor of the piece. It carries a ques- the singer Hammersteln's. chorus, and a short Irish song, after tion mark almost up to the very last Pike and Callum are two boy dan- /Ih Ling Foo. a brief speech without moment, and then instead of finishing which she made cers, opening the show at Hammer- Magic. much provocation. During the "Eve- as one would expect, just ends in the stein's, this week, going quite well in 12 Mins.; Full Stage. ning Star" song Lillian stood the test spot. boys real dancers, only logical manner possible and of the The are Ah Ling Foo is a Chinese magician. of the spot-light and certainly did of course the last one that would be dress well and have a few steps He has a very Interesting specialty "look great." Jess. Sime.^ thought of. Three men support Miss their own. for the "small time." The tricks are Lytton in the piece and all play In fit- all of the same variety, but Ah goes ting manner. Nellie Lytton's playlet Ehrendall Bros, and Dutton. Curtiss Trio. through them well without "stalling" Songs. needs only the proper cutting by some Hand-Balancers. or talking, and the result is good. skilled hand to become a good sketch 10 Mlns.; One. Dash. 12 Mins.; Full Stage (Parlor). for the best houses. Dash. Two boys and a girl have an up-to- Two fellows do a hand-balancing singing act on the "small date time," ACTOR OLD SLEUTH. act that ranks up towards the top. and get away very nicely. One of the Four Charles. Chicago, June 7. They are assisted by a comedian of fellows is a good singer of the newest Acrobats and Jugglers. Detective ridge, some ability. The two are fast, neat style of "rags," while the other does Wool who sports a 10 Mlns.; Four (Special Set). workers and finish with a thriller that great things with these on a piano. regular police badge, and claims to The Four Charles have a turn of have been a member of the Chicago is bound to get a satisfying amount The girl is a help through her good acrobatics and juggling, patterned police department years of applause anywhere. The three fel- looks, and very nice style. The act some ago, but, somewhat after the act of the Boganny lows have an act that could easily close could do on the smaller big time. who for the past few years has been Troupe. The set is a kitchen in this lecturing or open on the big time. Jess. Jess. with slides in the small hous- instance, with the members of the es, started a riot In the Crilly build- troupe made up as the cooks and as- ing last week, when he to Mattie Booeum and Co.; (4). attempted sistants. The routine Is simple with McGarry and McGarry. Songs. arrest everypne on the first floor em- nothing startling. A quick change is Singers and Dancers. 14 Mins.; Full Stage; (Special Set). ployed in the agency business. effected which helps the act consider- 8 Mins., One. It seems that A quartet of boys stand for the Barrett ft Curtis book- ably. The finish should be strength- These two boys are first class dan- ed the sleuth for three a "Co." In the billing. A good quar- weeks and ened for a grand hurrah. cers and dress their act very neatly. half on their Wisconsin circuit. While tet, it very nearly smothers the star, Fred. difficulty boys will have will The the Mattie Booeum. Miss Booeum has an the reports were against the copper, be the fact of so many similar acts they act with a Brooklyn Bridge back-drop; managed to induce the managers Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Friel. of the same variety. An original Idea to carry out the contracts. also a "river at night" effect. The will have to be inserted to insure the Woolridge Rural Comedy Drama. four boys are good singers and carry returned to Chicago last 17 Mins.; Full Stage (Special Set). act of anything better than the small week, a little peeved the act through nicely, Miss Booeum because no future This playlet has a suggestion of the time. Jess. time had been arranged for him. helping with a few songs. There is He one that Milton and the DeLong Sis- started to investigate . only music when the boys are singing. the Barrett ft are differing only in Curtis agency. ters now playing, Shock and D'Arville. The act can play the "small time" and Discovering the firm one instance; this playlet has some had been doing business li- Acrobatics and Songs. do well. Jess. without a pathos. Rural pathetics are plentiful 10 Mins.; Full Stage. cense, booking all acts through the on the "small time" at present. This office of Tom Brantford, the crime de- Sheck and D'Arville have a specialty Alice De Carman. sketch doesn't rank far above the rest. stroyer complained to the authorities. that is somewhat out of the ordinary. Trai>eze. Mr. Thornton, in the rube character, It developed that Curtis & Barrett Sheck is a very good acrobatic, doing 11 Mins.; Full Stage. shows some ability, but his talk is old were acting within the confines of the hand-balancing, head-balancing and Alice De Garman has a very neat sin- and should have been forgotten some law. Then Woolridge commenced to some ground tumbling. Miss D'Arville gle on the trapeze. The girl does noth- time ago. Mrs. Thornton in a dual take the law in his own hands. He figures in the acrobatics at the opening ing startling in the way of tricks, but role does well enough, having a very accosted Brantford first, denounced and close of the act only. She becomes she has a pretty appearance, a nice good appearance. The act as it stands him and threatened to place his nasal the center of attraction during the rest personality and an easy laughing man- could do no better than head line on regions somewhere in back of his cra- of the time, filling in with character ner that attracts. Some teeth work small time. Jess. nium. B'rantford decided to keep changes, singing a song for each adds a little variety. Acts of this de- his features intact and offered to throw change. Of the four numbers now used, scription depend in a large measure the detective clear across the street Freeman and Fisk. one only is worth while. "The Colon- on the manner of presentation. Alice into The First National Singing and Talking. ial is Bank Build- Boy" very well done and Miss has the manner. . Dash. ing, but Woolridge 19 Mins.; One. D'Arville looks exceedingly well in the retreated, sup- posedly for a patrol The woman's work is the most con- picturesque costume. The speech in wagon to clean Reiiumont'M Ponies. out the building. to spicuous and through her "kidding" which she announces that there is Up date neither the wagon nor the officer has the act is meeting with favor in the nothing vulgar or immodest in her per- 14 Mins.; Full Stage. reappear- ed. Meanwhile Barrett "pop" houses. They open with "Think formance is superfluous and should The work of one of the ponies & Curtis are procuring a license. It Over, Mary" and close with "Take be immediately dropped. The couple stands out. His discriminating be- Me With You, Cutey, B*ut Forget To gain applause at the finish through the tween red and white handerchlefs, Bring Me Back." The woman does a girl acting as understander for Sheck. secreted In separate boxes and later Kdwnrd.s PuvIh, who has been run- "bit" as an amateur would sing "Hea- who is a big well developed man. placed in the same receptacle, is a ning a stock company in Louisville ven Will Protect Working The Poor Sheck and D'Arvill e will do very well feature. The ponies, five in number, since early in the spring, is in New Girl," which was fairly well received. for the time they are playing. With execute various drills, commands, etc., York with a new play which he has The team needs a new song arrange- study they should be able to work into and for a finish, two dogs perform a la written and expects to have produced ment. The man should inject more an act of value for the bigger time. equestrian. A good anifnal act for the by a prominent New York firm next life Into his work. Mark. Dash. "pop" houses. Mark. season. M VARIETY HAMMERSTEIN'S ROOF FIFTH AVENUE. BRIGHTON THEATRE. AMERICAN ROOF. off " "Youse guys take your dirty feet It is a peculiar layout at the Fifth Any old time the Arctic explorers For the second week of 'tis and our clean gravel," said Martha Stew- Avenue this week. The interest and hold a convention or a reunion there 'taint" vaudeville offered on the roof art, the female special cop, as she airily atop of the American Music Hall, the novelty come in the first half, while should be no necessity of them tossing swung her club while keeping guard the second part contains practically management has already cut two acts up a con to decide on a place to go. on "The Farm" at the Hammerstein all the comedy. While a better ar- of the advertised policy of twelve a The weather down at Brighton now Hoof Garden Monday evening. "Can't rangement would be a splitting up of week at prices ranging from 25 to 75 >ou see it's raining," said Martha, the various elements, still as arranged would suit them to a T. cents. Monday night the few that gath- isn't Mr. "and Hammerstein having the bill does not become tiresome at The Brighton theatre was about ered in the Adirondack Camp theatre trouble having to wash enough without any time, and runs through in good half full of people, but a high school played the two-bit Beats the strongest. down all these stones again?" Martha style. Good judgment is used in two rooting bunch had nothing on them These chairs are confined to the last is some little copper in her blue suit, balcony. or three instances to stall off a stage when it came to enthusiasm, for from rows in the orchestra and the but Harry has her number. It Mock wait. Once when a wait would have start to finish that small band of The fifties in the front section of the is 655, and Harry was the only one been absolutely necessary, the man- amusement seekers turned loose laugh- lower floor received but scant atten- who could get it. agement filled in the time by having ter, applause and appreciation that tion from purchasers at- the box-office. The sixteen cow chasers were on the the set struck in view of the audience. surprised the artists themselves. The audience that did gather was cold, job in the rear of Mrs. Belmont's Suf- Monday night the house appreciated Marcus and Gartelle (New Acts) in both senses of the word. fragette Farm. All this year's crop of the good work of the stage crew and gave the bill a good start with their At 8:20 the white-coated orchestra girls are wearing overalls and silk gave them a round of applause. comedy on roller skates and Stella started the overture (lasting almost stocking. As they allow their feet Aerial Smith opened the program Karl (New Acts) did fa'rly well in the ten minutes). Then came the first act, to hang over the fence rails, many are supplying a thrill or two. Rem "Xo. 2" position. Snyder and Buck- Ella Fondilier, without starting a riot. the arguments as to whether young Brandt (New Acts) followed and add- ley combined music and comedy and The following number was Eddie Row- women are wearing their trousers too ed a little novelty. "Cheyenne Days" put over a hit of huge proportions. ley, a dancer. He fared slightly better, long or short this season. was "No. 3" and supplied both inter- Dave Ferguson had a soft spot in gaining applause with dancing. The first getter The farmerettes aren't a bad look- est, comedy and not a few thrills. The "No. 4" and made the most of It. His laugh was the comedy ing lot. Permission is given to the au- act is well staged and has plenty of "Charge of the Light Brigade" a la sketch that Anderson and Burt offered. dience to speak to thlm. The male variety. Lucille Mulhall adds the Sissero scored him a hearty encore. The theme while old pleased the "small farm hand in the farm house who must necessary class. She -s a pretty sight Pat Rooney and Marion Bent were time" audience. The Monarch Com- do the washing while the suffragettes en her well trained horse. "on" about twenty minutes and had edy Four were next to closing the in- smoke cigarettes and play pinochle has Haviland and Thornton (New Acts) them laughing one minute and ap- termission and gained no end of the right idea. "Me stay in the show breezed in "No. 4," supplying light plauding the second. laughs with their "wig stuff." Karsy's business?" said he. "I guess not. My entertainment and amusement. After the intermission, the Amoros Myrophone was the turn closing the first part. job is waiting for me at the Cadillac," Lolo in her second week was "No. Sisters sang, danced, and performed 5" real and this boy they say is the fanciest and the center of attraction. The acrobatics and -scored their usual h'.t. The surprise of the show came waiter the Cadillac ever had. girl is drawing some business into the Horace Wright and Rene Deitrich in with Joe Cook, opening the second night part. Joe's hodge podge of vaudeville The girls seem el to enjoy their first house without a doubt. Monday their song recital were voted' a rip- was such a relief the audience was night on the Roof, although the there were a few evening dress late ping hit and their closing duet was that loathe to let him go. He stopped the weather chilled their knees. One re- comers who stayed through the men- roundly encored. show. Armstrong and Fern (girls), a cognized a friend among a group in tal suggestion portion of the entertain- The Four Mortons came on next to two-act of the Rathskeller type, were front. "Oh, George!" she exclaimed. ment and then departed. That Lolo's closing and grabbed up everything in performance is interesting goes with- also hits. They were followed by Deane "Come here. I want to talk to you. sight. There was little left for the and Price in a comedy sketch that with Ain't you surprised to see me? Well, out argument, for even though not in- Strength Brothers, on at the windup. terested in a subject which is becom- the aid of suggestive lines gained what do you think, I had to leave that A previous acrobatic display handi- ing discussed each day, the thing laughter. The man is rather a good place. The second day I was there the more capped them, but they did well never- comedian. Beth Tate, the feature boss and another fellow commenced to gets to one. Lolo could almost be theless. Mark. of billed "She Never Misses," Monday- the bill, sang four numbers in the posi- bet whether I was a perfect 36 or a night of the two or three hundred arti- tion next to closing. Miss Tate has im- perfect 38. They measured me several THE CITY. proved to a wonderful extent since times, and then neither one of them cles called the girl did not hes'tate her The chilliness that followed the for instant or miss once. rifle first showing at Hammerstein's some asked me out. Well, George, I wouldn't an The downpour of Tuesday is seemed to have months ago and her present stand to be handled that way with no shooting and archery at the finish repertoire the effect of driving the entirely in this style of work and downtowners of songs gives her full opportunity. come back, so I just blew, and here I new into the palaces of mirth and pictures Mile. Cecile and Co. am. Ain't Mr. Mock a lovely man? aids not a little in sending the act were the closers. that line the south side of little old Although the management let the You don't know him. Sh! there he is, along in the right directon. Fourteenth Street. At least the City audleme know by the handsome fellow with the straw Following Lolo the comedy bill the means of a slide had its full share on that evening. As flashed on the sheet hat. Why, he's the one who trained the opened. Thos. Ryan just hit them a that they would early eight, as the lower floor was be welcome to remain until fish over there in the pond to swim wallop with the "Mag Haggerty" one A. M. crowded to the rear rows. (until which hour backwards. Mr. Mock told me so him- piece. Monday night the house must the Gardens would The show itself was corking a one be kept open), he and his girl self, but said not to tell the rest of the have been filled with hold-over Sun- from a "small time" standpoint. From went home after the girls because he didn't like to have the day poker players. They screamed at pictures. The the early numbers it went with a snap lemonade help talk about him." that fool poker game. ladles did not overwork and vim that was Montgomery and Moore took up the surprising. The themselves. Mr. Mock, under William Hammer- Hartmans, Ethel Douglas and Edna laughs where the Ryan-Richfleld syn- As a matter of comment, if Marcus stein's direction, framed up the Suf- Farlowe followed in quick order. Then dicate left off. TJie couple have gone Loew can put over his "small time" fragette Farm. As president of the I came Dlnehart and Heritage back to the "Jenie" song, which Flor- In a com- bill on the Roof and get seventy-five Will Club, Mr. Mock has issued a pro- edy sketch that has been seen before, ence sings so well. (or even fifty) cents for it, clamation Moore he may to the members that should but played by others. The sketch Hill, Cherry and Hill wound up the then swell out his chest, pat Joe any one have charges preferred against would be improved laugh department and the show. The to a great extent Schenck on the back, shake hands with him for undue levity with the farm if the man would curb his boys have dressed their cycle act up propensity William Morris, and have his press ladies, he will be expelled immediately to "kid." They were followed well very turn with by Leon- agent declare that the Loew from the and have a good Circuit is Club. Oh, yes, Mr. Mock is ard and Ward, who, judging from the plenty of comedy to offset the straight in the regular show business with a a very strict man. He has also decreed reception accorded riding. Dash. them, must be regular showman at the head. that Fred. there must be no meetings held strong favorites with the Fourteenth on the upper roof behind the chicken A fairly big crowd was bunched streeters. Their turn, while dragging coop. Al Jolson left the around. A few wore overcoats to anger in spots, was on the whole acceptable Winter Garden show last "The Farm" was the only feature of the management. Nothing much of for "small time." week, and has gone home to California. He will the opening bill. Tt is going to pro've importance stood out on the first pro- After a picture came Margaret Wil- return east to open for the Shuberts in a drawing card when the weather gram. Truly Shattuck was at the top. liams and Co. in a dramatic offering*. August, play- ing a few dates west warms up. Pike and Galium, Ioleen Sisters and Miss Williams failed to reach the back in vaudeville while on the Coast. Percy Williams must have wished Charlotte St. Elmo are under New of the house, even in the big scenes. the rainy weather on Willie. With Acts. The others were Bert Levy, The Clayson Sisters in their musical Lillian Russell at the Colonial, Mr. Three Keatons, Four Bards, Pedersen offering were next, without getting Gcorgena Leary, daughter of Williams rooted for rain. He must Brothers, Pianophiend Minstrels, Cy- very much in the applause line. An- Thomas C. Leary, formerly with the have repeated the root Tuesday, for it cyling Auroras, Jarrow, Belle Baker other picture and then Miss Moore and Henry Savage forces and also in vaude- rained again. The whole llammcrstein and Roberts Cats and Rats. Some did Davey, who did very big. Four The ville with her father, was married staff and Aaron Kessler couldn't stand better than the others. Those who did Charles (New Acts) were the closers. last week to D. M. Broughton, a non- off the hoodoo. anything at all were lucky. Sime. Fred. professional. VARIETY *5 7th AVENUE. LINCOLN SQUARE. AN OPEN LETTER. OBITUARY Perhaps unconsciously the manage- (Continued from page 18.) If last Monday night's audience at Augusta Belasco Elliott, daughter ment of this "small timer" flashed America without our permission," for- the Seventh Avenue theatre is any cri- of David Belasco and wife of William an almost "Bg Time" bill the first getting that this is America. terion from which to form an opinion, Elliott, died at Colorado Springs, June part of six Those were the days of the White of this week. Outside of the it may safely be stated that patrons 5, of consumption, following an attack acts, there is enough comedy between Hats. "pop" vaudeville houses care little or of pneumonia last winter. She was the drummer and the piano-player in And from Kendall's grave and nothing for "old-timers." They have married last January. It was not much the orchestra for Golden 'h exile away out there where of to make up another no reverence through never hearing later that she contracted a severe cold turn. The two get over some funny the Sun is going down 1 hear them performers of a generation ago, and If which developed Into pneumonia. The stuff when the pictures are being culling, "Where arc the men we knew they did, would only be interested in deceased was in her early twenties. shown, most of which, however, is —where are the artists—the merry- securing as much quantity and quality quite a ways over the heads of the makers—the singers of songs— the as could be presented to them for so New Orleans, June 7. "small time" audience. Jesters, who were the idols of work- minimum a price of admission. William Miftche, leader of the or- Shriner and Wills in their piano man an J employer alike. The men This was strongly exemplified when, chestra at the Tulane for many years, and singing specialty were down late who drew to our theatres, the wealth, during the show, the stage manager and recently occupied at the Greenwall on the bill and did a nice little clean fashion and respect of the world: the announced that the orchestra would in a like capacity, died suddenly June up. The boys in comparison with men who paid what they thought hon- old airs, while a play a medley of 2. He was forty-two years of age. some now working the larger time can estly at least whether right or wrong, number of stereopticon slides of old- also get along there. The Italian num- playing the game as big men play it, time favorites were shown. Thirteen Frankie Wallace, who has been play- ber at the finish is a dandy. because it was a man's game, who pictures were projected on the screen. ing the popular price vaudeville Ziska, a magician, is assisted by wanted the joy of the chase-—bringing They were Pat Rooney, John Kernel 1, houses as a single singer, died at her Florence Saunders, and fit the time down the quarry by skill, and not by Koster and Bial (with an underline home 223 North Farson street, Phila- admirably. The old ring trick is the poisoning the water or by burning the hailing them as the pioneers of the delphia, last Saturday. mainstay of the act. grass, not by a cowardly yelp for help music hall in America), Tony Hart, Louise Brunelle, Ehrendall Broth- to the drayman, imploring him not to Harry Miner and Pat Rooney together, Sam Dody did not die, as reported ers and Dutton, James Keane and Co. put in trunks at the back door or buy Harry Morris, Gus Rogers, Bessie Mr. Dody is recovering. A and McGarry and McGarry (New tickets at the front—the manly, though last week. Bonehill, McCale and Daniels, Fergu- report spread about the same Acts). The weather Monday evening perhaps hungry, waiting, faithful fel- false son and Mullck, Johnstone Bennett, time that Edward F. Rush, the man- was all in favor of the small timers. lows, who stuck to principle as they en- Frank Cushman and Peter F. Dailey. ager, had passed away, but he is still The Lincoln Square held a capacity » couraged each other, standing on their Of this conglomerate accumulation of kicking about, with no signs of illness house. Jess. own. Where are they now? What is pictures shown, the two most heartily this strange, fuzzy, unfamiliar beard around him. applauded were those of Gus Rogers that has grown across the fair face and Pete Dailey, the most modern of THK FIRST PARODY KINGKR. of the thing we loved.'* Mrs. P. P. Kuhns, the mother of the the set, and probably the only ones Charles The interest manifested by every- Well, here is one of them at least, Three White Kuhns (Paul. known to the spectators. and Robert), died May 30 in Stock- body in New York in the "Old Timers" standing where he always stood, and Daly and Devere opened the vaude- if there is a division, it is because ton, Cal. ville show at 8.10 and their arrival, bills started a discussion the other day they have left me, not I them. I do visit and departure, despite the ren- as to who was the original parcdy sin- not feel it necessary to run after them, Gertrude Lind, formerly of Jewette, dering of "Bridget O'Brien, Esquire" ger. Some say Billy Jerome was the merely to be on the popular side. He Hayes and Lind, died fn Denver, May and "The River Shannon," was marked first, others that Harry and John Dil- who is popular to-day may be cursed 15, of tuberculosis. In private life by an absence of enthusiasm. An il- lon antedated him. Still others say re- to-morrow; nor shall I coax them to she was Gertrude Donnelly, and lustrated song then interrupted the that Joe Flynn, then of Sheridan and return, neither within 90 days nor 90 sided in Pawtucket, R. I. She was proceedings followed Flynn, started the parody craze. and was by years. twenty years old. Smith O'Brien with old time songs and Roger Dolan submits the following But one man cannot do it all. stories. From the way the audience list of new names of performers who All that was stated in my "Organi- THE SURE TEST. laughed at the points of the jokes it are, he feels, eligible to be included here's tramp zation" letter, I have printed many "Doctor, this patient a was plain that the stories were all new in any frame-up of a bill of "old- times before in different articles in that was brought in by the ambulance to them. O'Brien has a fine Irish timers:" Charles E. Evans, John C. different papers, as :s well known. I an hour since," imparted the hospital brogue and a pleasing with Rice, George W. Monroe, Roger Dolan, manner am neither at the "top" nor "bottom" interne to the staff doctor. "He him. George Thatcher, Charles Lodcr, Dan of "the ladder." seems to have lost the use of his limbs, Nellie Burt in character changes, Mason, Jack Daly, Dave Conroy, John I have changed in nothing and can- but I think he's a fakir!" Ringing and dancing, gave genuine Sheehan, Fostell and Emmett, Lew a nut be changed except when every drop "Did you apply the customary tests old-fashioned soubret singing and Dockstader, Hughey Dougherty, Lew <:f my blood is convinced through my for paralysis?" dancing turn, well received. of Benedict, Al. Fllson. Mark Sullivan, One reason. If my oil brothers have gone "Most of them, doctor. I tried Will M. Cressy's old sketches "Grasp- Tony Williams, Annie Hart, Gracie from me I wish them earnest God for the knee-jerk, shocked his arms ing an Opportunity," was next in or- Emmett, Ed. Favor. Sheridan and speed; should they ever see fit to re- and legs with the battery, and even der. It serves to show how little Mr. Flynn, Barney Fagan, (Jcorge Prim- turn — I will bo here when they come jabbed the forceps into his calves; Cressy has advanced in his more re- rose, Lizzie Mulvey, .1. Bernard Dyllon, I ack. but he never moved a muscle!" cent contributions to stage literature, Gilson and Binney, Frank Lawton. "Better try the Are test." for if there is any difference between Other old timers recalled by Mr. "Lookee here, gents!" interposed this and his present sketches it is not Dolan from his career of forty years the patient, jerking his unkempt head discernible. a professional &r as are Ned Harrigan, from beneath the cot clothes, "dis 10.05 Hines Gil- When at Press Eldridge and Remington, John D. thing o' me bein' in dis state seems EXPECTS LAItGKK CIRCUIT. walked out, most of the spectators bert, Gus Bruno, Nat Blossom, Eddie to worry y\ don't It?" started for the door. By way of a Girard, P. C. Foy, Pat Shc.rtis, Mark Sydney. Australia. April 2!>. "Well, somewhat," rejoined the squarer he remarked "So many people Murphy, Tom Murray, John Jess, Leon- A stock company has been incor- staff man. have seen me before." McPhee and ard and Flynn, Wade and Mack, Harry porated for $r>0<>,000, of which James "Den don't waste time burn'n' me Hill Fisher, closed the show. From the mo- Dick Gorman, John Sparks, Brennan is the head, for the further- wld fire, or do any more stabbin' or ment they started, not a soul "walked Junie McCree, Pat Reilly, Filscn and ing and extending of the Brennan sheet light nin' tests. Just you put out on them." Erroll, Gus Hill, Jim Tenbrocke. Circuit here. The circuit can now a stiff horn o' whiskey on dat table For the second half of the week the George Marlon, Murray and Aden. Will give sixteen weeks. consecutive New yonder and if I don't make me way underline H. Fox, announces the following Andy Amann, Tony Farre'.l, houses will be built in the near future to it, I'm helpless, dat's all!" "old-time" acts: Rice Brothers, Katie Lei and Sisters. Frank McNish, Frank which will add from six to eight Bell, Rooney, J. K. Emmett and Co., Harry Jeff and Fannie Delino. Dolph weeks to the rout*' sheet. Phil X"sh. the "I-will-fix-you" fal- Thomson, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thome. and Susie I-evino, Frank Bush, Kugen • The new circuit is booking direct. low of the I'nited Booking Offices, has This show probably plays better than O'Rourke, Tim ('renin, Jack Harring- No contract can he made excepting postponed his trip to Kurope thl« sum- the first half of the week for the rea- ton, John Ransone, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry through the main office. mer, but that will not prevent him son that the majority of the acts are Cohan, Lew Hawkins, Lew Simmons, James Brennan will shortly make from selling the automobile. better known to the present genera- Billy Carter, Lew Bloom, Kelly and a tour of America and Kurope in. tion of Ryan, patrons of "small time." Harry Leclair, Arthur Dunn, search of material. Hay Itaily is recovering rapidly from JnJo. Needham and Kelly, Howe and Doyle. ;i recent operatiin ;it the French lies Billy Cortw right, Eddie Foy and "The Follies of l»fl" opens at the pital She will he out within the Percy Williams' new Bushwick the- Thompson, Willis Sweatman. Jot- C:»w- Apollo. Atlantic City, June 10, and next few days and will, with her hus- atre will open its doors to public thorne, Fred Allen, Joe Hart, deny to the are due appear on the New York lian I. spi-nd the summer in '»ne of on the night of Sept. 11. Hart. Hoof June 26. the mountain resorts 26 VARIETY FIRST CLASS VAUDEVILLE AND THE WHITE RATS By WILLIAM GOULD Ida Conquest has commissioned the ed rest until Lew Fields' return from Casey Agency to secure a vaudeville abroad. White Rats of America: The managers have changed all that, opening. A dramatic sketch will be Gentlemen: — in the very same towns that I played Miss Conquest's variety offering. Louis De Courcy's new play, "Fa- On account of the numerous friends twenty-five years ago, I now find ther Jerome," will be given its initial place I have In your order, I wish to vaudeville palaces. We are treated Joe Hart and his wife (Carrie De showing in St. Louis some time next my views of first class vaudeville as I as women and men. I ride in now • Mar) returned to New York Tuesday month. It is written around the Cath- find It, before you. Pullman cars and live in first class after a three weeks' stay at Mt. Clem- olic confessional. I, and I alone, was the one who hotels. I am doing better than I ens, where they went for a rest. got your present headquarters for you ever expected to do. "Jingaboo," a musical farce, book and showed you, In figures, where It I have sounded over one hundred Lilhan Clark and Clad Neff were by Leo Dletrichstein, lyrics by Vincent Rats. was a great thing for the White first class acts actively engaged In married June 5, at the home of the BTyan and music by Arthur Pryor, will At that time we were a conserva- vaudeville of the first class. bride's mother, Mrs. A. G. Cook, 989 be produced by John Cort early next tive organization and there were no I have asked them the following St. John's Place, Brooklyn. season. "political clicqucs." questions: When the majority of the organi- Are you satisfied with your salary? Harry Mack, for several years book- Jack Johnson sailed tor England, zation voted to pass the agency law, Are you satisfied with the treat- ing and routing chief in the office of Tuesday. Upon returning in August, I was against It. I said: "Even if ment? W. W. Mann, will be in the offices of he will reappear at Hammerstein's for the law was unbreakable a telephone Each and every act replied that they Rowland ft Clifford next season. a week—perhaps longer— if the color- to New Jersey would beat it?" What were satisfied with all conditions. ed champion should defeat any of the are the consequences. A few "mem- Stella Hammerstein, who has been English pugs while abroad. vaude- Artists in first class vaudeville have bers" not actively engaged in playing the role of "Vice" in "Every- nothing to strike for. ville with had a great time in \lbany woman," is out of the cast, confined Frank Tinney and Neff and Starr Ivet some White Rat actively en- banquets galore and you are still pay- to her home with a sprained ankle. were prevented opening at the Majes- gaged In first class vaudeville answer' ing ten per cent, commission. When tic, Chicago, Monday matinee this this letter. I would be pleased to hear I saw this money being squandered, Saturday last Aaron Hoffman deliv- week, through being mixed with a his views. 1 began to get cold feet. ered to Messrs. Bratton & Leffler, the wreck on the way from Winnipeg. The Miss Suratt and I received an offer Gentlemen, the White Rats Is now a completed book for the new cartoon two acts appeared Monday evening. from William Hammerstein to re-unlte second class vaudeville organization, musical comedy "Let George Do It." at a salary of $2,500 per week. For- and no doubt do a lot of good as far Charles Hayes will handle the press merly we received $750 weekly from as making small managers (who be- According to a report from Wash- work for one of the four companies all managers. Who paid the ten per come managers over night and know ington American Hebrews will have to be sent out next season in "The not cent, in this case? The public, Ham- how to treat artists kindly and no further trouble In traveling through Gamblers." Hayes formerly was with merstein or Suratt and Gould? humanely) live up to their contracts. Russia. Charles Frohman, being with "The Would any member of the White First class vaudeville has passed be- Arcadians" last year. Rats pay ten per cent, for the same yond your control. Dorothy Kegel, a newcomer to raise? First class acts are friendly with vaudeville, will open her season at At- Callahan and St. George have post- I dropped out of the White Rats the managers and all we need is to lantic City, June 26, with a miniature poned their annual trip to Europe when it became a labor organization. have our material protected and an musical comedy. until July. James Callahan's mother I am not a laboring man. I say this, organization that follows these lines is very ill In Chicago and he will make mind you, with all due respect to hon- will become strong. Mrs. Gene Hughes and Co. in their a hasty trip there to see her before est laborers. sketch "Youth." have received a full I hope that the Vaudeville Comedy his departure for England. They This was the first time in the his- route for next season from the United Club will do this. If they don't, I were booked there to open in June. tory of the world where a profession Booking Offices. Gen e Hughes secured shall start the A. V. A., if I have to was trying to lower itself to the stand- It. devote a year of my time to do it. "A Night In the Harem," a German ard of a trade. Then I began to figure. Sincerely, pantomime of the pretentious order, I discovered that circus actors, bur- Kvalyn La Telle now ill in the St. WILLIAM GOULD. will be seen on this side if the Ger- lesque actors, and small time actors Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, would like man producers can be induced to allow (again with all respect to them as the person who addressed her there an American girl to play leading men and artists) were in the majority the Phil Staats, and signed "J," to kindly furnish name for many years active role. Willie Hammerstein has and were voting all these things that made in vaudeville, and address. and who, at present, is an offer for the act, but with that pro- helps to cripple first class vaudeville. the president of the Thespis Club, has viso. The first class vaudeville performer signed with Henry W. Savage for the Winnifred De Witt, manageress of actively engaged in vaudeville knew role of Jimmy Wellington In the com- Chase's, Washington, Is in Europe. She little or nothing of these laws passed "IKm't Blame Me for Loving You" pany of "Excuse Me," which is to play will return to again assume the di- by the idle artists. That every law is a "coon lullaby," left as a remem- Chicago for a run next season. rectorship reins at the house Aug. 21, or rule they passed was doing first brance by Charles K. Harris for his when It will open for the season. staff to class vaudeville great harm, I quick- "make" during his visit on the ly realized. I have been 27 years in other side. Mr. Harris wrote the num- James Brown, the paroled prisoner Messrs. Cassard and Luders, respec- vaudeville and I appreciate the beau- ber; Meyer Cohen is going to do the in Paul Armstrong's "Romance of an tively author composer, and have just rest. tiful business it is to-day. I respect Underworld" was arrested at the Al- completed a new comic opera, which and admire the managers for what hambra last week for petty larceny. is to be produced early next season they have done for vaudeville. Why Tom Gillen ("Finnigan's Armstrong agreed to take Drown in by the Shuberts. Friend"), not make them our friends? They are tow, relieving him from serving a is arranging a tour of the world. He willing, gentlemen, these manages are sentence. The ex-super may receive will start West In the fall and is due Grace Freeman, at present appear- business if men, you can deliver the a life sentence the next time. Mr. in Vancouver, B'. C, about the middle ing in the titular role of the revival goods, they want you. If you can't, Armstrong will not Intervene. of January, where he takes passage of "The Country Girl" at the Herald agitation will do you no good. for Australia. Gillen expects to be Square, has written several sketches Twenty-five years ago I received $30 gone about two years. for vaudeville. a week, lived in a sailor boarding house, Geo. M. Cohan has been elected traveled in "tourist" cars and played 'Prompter of the Green Room Club; Dr. Carl Herman is back from ( the in shanties, where we were only an Hollis E. Cooley Is call boy; John Louise Davis, the "steno" in the of- west C after a prosperous tour and in excuse for sure thing gambling Peebles, G. fice of James Clancey, is going to re- games. Angel; Frank Stanley, already booked for a tour for next No sketch artist at • tire from the profession of key punch- that time could Copyist. Board of Supers is com- season, in consequence of which he get an engagement unless his wife posed of Henry B. Harris, Franklin ing and become Mrs. some-body-or- has been compelled to decline an al- "worked the wine rooms." Junie Bien. Ellis, other within the next few weeks. Mc- Sidney R. George W. Led- luring offer for Europe. The doctor Cree. your chief and my vory erer, M. dear S. Bentham, Milton Nobles, has added some four hundred addi- friend, was on one of the bills with Charles H. Yale, Sargent Aborn, Phil- Ned Wayburn has returned from tional acres to his large farm at Plym- me. In those days variety actors were lip Mindil, Thomas Dinkins, Chicago where W. Walter he staged "The Heart- outh, N. H., where h e will go to spend looked upon as worthless. Vincent. breakers." He will take a much need- the summer. i VA.RIE1 Y V The Highest Class Animal Act in all SPELLMANS BEARS the world BIG BEARS, BABY BEARS and HANDSOME BEARS The Handsomest equipped animal Act In all the world, working all the time. TWENTY-FOUR WEEKS NEW YORK HIPPODROME, SEASON 1911. NOW PLAYING YOUNG'S MILLION DOLLAR PIER, ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., Weeks June 5th- 1 2th. Address all Communications to FRANK P. SPELLMAN, 404 Heidelberg Bldg., Times Square, Forty-Second Street and Broadway, NEW YORK this week the attraction there will be moving tended performances daily, which at ten cents pictures and songs. It Is expected that some- a head nets the vaudevllltan more than his time In July or August the house will be closed usual weekly salary. Torcat has an English for a few weeks to admit of the annual reno- clown ballyhoolng for his attraction. vation and overhauling. CORRESPONDENCE In the direction of the managerial affairs Edw. J. Ader and Frederick Story havo of the vaudeville theatre at Forest Park, Jo- formed a co-partnership for the genoral prac- Ualett otherwise eoted, ike following reports are for the current week. seph Grain has the aid this summer of Fred tice of law under the firm name of Story ft Hartman, who until recently directed the busi- Ader. ness affairs of the Plaza theatre on North avenue. JOHN J. O'CONNOR VARIETY'S CHICAGO OFFICE Ethel Robinson, manager of the park and (WYNN) CHICAGO :« SOUTH DEARBORN STREET fair department of the W. V. M. A., had a The "closed for the summer" sign Is dis- slight accident this week when a non-union Representative PImm440I Central played at the new Orpheum In Peoria, III., taxlcab bumped her Overland 40 H.P. (the and prior to the reopening in September, the pride of the Association). Miss Robinson's house will be treated to a generous repainting auto was badly damaged and nothing short of and redecoratlon. a new tonneau and a pair of wheels will AJESTIC (Lyman B. Glover, mgr. ; agent, with, as might the Yankee Doodle music. repair the hurt. V. M. A.). The Majestic show was con- Mazle Rowland, with an English accent, ap- — The Hebrew Charities of Chicago Is the rably weakened Monday at both perform- peared second on the list. Miss Rowland Imi- beneficiary of a vaudeville show which was The New Palace theatre here opened this >s because of the railroad wreck up north, tates different characters, mostly kid*. She given last Sunday afternoon at the Colonial week, playing Ave acts and pictures. delayed the arrival of Frank Tlnnoy seemed to please while doing this A comedy The jh theatre. house will play a split week show. Neff and Starr. Tlnney was to have number made up of the usual English risque ed headline honors with Trlxle Frlganza. lyrics, completed her offering. Bedlnl and <'has. E. Bray, general manager of the West- Next week will witness the reopening of absence left a spot In the bill hard to Arthur cleaned up on laughs. Ed. F. Rey- ern Vaudeville Managers' Association, Is back the Kcdzle Alrdome and the closing for the tor up. Mumford and Thompson (Now nard proved to be one of the bright spots on at his desk after a brief but Important trip summer of the theatre. During the hot i) were selected to replace the 'ilackfaco. the bill and scored his usual hit. Closing the t<» New York, where he attended a meeting of weather, Manager Malcolm will have a bal- le. evening's honors were about show, P. T. Selblt and his spirit paintings had The the Vaudeville Managers' Protective Associa- cony placed In the house to Increase the seat- ily divided between Wm. Brady's "Sus- the house guessing as to how he manipulates tion. ing capacity. The Alrdome Is located next ," Ed. F. Reynard and Bedlnl and Ar- his Illusion, and made a corking closer for door to the theatre. •, the two latter acts monopolizing the the damaged show. Selblt has an excellent edy department, each receiving applause delivery and leaves nothing for his audience Doris Chcrlc has retired from the vaude- Harry Billings, manager of the Lincoln entering. "The Suspect." WJth Walter to work on when trying to figure out his ville act called "Alls Fair in Love." Lew will engage another to replace Orpheum, passed through Chicago this week pne playing the title role, left a queer mystery. The Rlehl Grand Opera Quintet, Williams Miss Cherle. act finished trip the en route to Flint, Mich., where he generally Ing behind, which handicapped Trlxle Frl- substituting for Neff and Starr, dished out The Just a over Wantages time. spends his summer months. Mr. Billing's za for awhile, but the topllner soon had several operatic selections and satisfied during family accompanied him. house laughing at her antics, and at the their stay. The quintet Is made up of two ih was a solid hit. The Great Ergottl men and three women. WYNN. Torcat and his troupe of trained roosters iputlans opened the entertainment with are being kept busy at their concession at Eddle Hayman, one of the W. V. M. A. e corking good hand and head balancing. The stock policy at the Crystal theatre has "White city'' With the exception of one day staff, will leave town next week for a five American flags might be dispensed been abandoned for the summer, and beginning lust week, Torcat got away with five well-at- weeks' vacation In the country. "ROBINSON and BURNETTj™ INO E BIGGER "HIT" than EVER—With the SONGS that get the PUBLICITY! SUZANNE ROCAMORA POPULARIZING WILL ROSSITER S MARCH SONG 8UCCE88 " 19ILL BE WITH YOU HONEY IN HONEYSUCKLE TIME 99 9 ROBERTS CATS and RATS BACK AT HAMMERSTEIIM'S ROOF THIS WEEK (June 5) MEETING WITH ENORMOUS SUCCESS Re-engaged for Next Week (June 12 When answering advertisement a kindly mention VARIETY. V\RIETY Chicago's One Popular Theatrical Hotel The Saratoga Hotel SPECIAL WEEKLY RATES TheG e B , 1"caio THE SARATOGA CAFE, 1SSv S--it-? ^S Paoao 7167 Bryant The Refined Home for Acknowledged aa the Profeaalonala. beat place to atop at • a 99 Handsomely Furnish- In Now York City. ed Steam Heated Oat block irons the Book- and lag Of flea*. VAIIETY aad Rooms, Baths ST. convenience. the Pat Casey Ageacy. THE HILDA every Now at 67 W. 44th Street PAULINE COOKE and JENIE JACOBS, Proprietors Furnished 7 Room Cottarfe for Rent, Lontf Island haa The Varieties theatre. Torre Haute, Christopher A Pontl; Wm. Tyler; Fairman. closed for the aummer. Furman A Fairman; Bertie Fowler; Edith Montrose; Wilson A Doyle. The Family. Lafayette, ha} .discontinued WILLARD (Jones. Llnlck A Schaefor. the regular vaudeville show and for the next mgrs. ; agent, Frank Q. Doyle). —Harry Jack with one act, Hotel three months will run pictures Plymouth Gardner A Co.; Five Musical Byrons; Mine. booked through the Association. Medlnl A Horses; Le Clnlro & Sampson; Olive Morgan. John Dickey, Oklahoma City representative EUROPEAN PLAN WILSON AV. (Jones, Llnlck A Schaefer, In town. Mr. Dickey of the W. V. M. A., la mgrs.; agent, Frank Q. Doyle). —David Hlg- to the weat In about two weeks. will return 38th glns A Co.; International Opera Co.; The Pol- STREET, Bet 7th A 8th Are.., NEW YORK CITY rlers; Bush Shapiro; Woods Musical Trio. mgr.; A CHICAGO O. H. (George Kingsbury, LEXINGTON (Jones. Llnlck & Srhacfer. th« general pre- K. & E.). —A summer run is Naw Fireproof Building A Stone's Throw from Broadway mgrs.; agent, Frank Q. Doyle). —Closed for diction for "Little Miss Fix-It." the season. K. & COLONIAL (James Jay Brady, mgr.; "NflTIPF TUP DaTrC" A room by the day with use of bath, STAR (Jones, Llnlck & Srhaefcr. mgrs.; ). nuilUL int. nniCO E. —Closed for the summer. j 10 and $1.25 single; $1.50 and $1.75 agent, Frank Q. Doyle). —Closed for the sea- GARRICK (W W. Freeman, mgr. Shuberts) double. A room by' the day, with private bathroom attached, $1.50 son. —Lyman H. Howe, traveler, opened Sunday single; $2.00 double. Rooma with use of bath, from $5.00 to $8.00 per GRAND (O'Neill & Bonfleld. mgrs.; agent, picture exhi- night for four weeks with his week single, and from $6.00 to $8.50 double. Rooma with private bath Frank Q. Doyle). —Closed for the season. bition. attached from $8.50 to $10.00 per week single, and from $9.50 to $11.00 WHITE PALACE (S. Polokow. mgr.; agent. mgr.; E. ).- ILLINOIS (Will J. Davis, K. A double. "NO HIGHER." Frank Q. Doyle). —Closed for the season. Rose Stahl and her company gave a benefit VIRGINIA (W. H. Beanny. mgr.; agent. Settlement Every room haa hot and cold running water, electric light and matinee 8 In aid of the Gad's Hill Frank Q. Doyle). —Stanley Edwarda & Co.; play to long-distance telephone. Restaurant a la carte. Club breakfasts. Work. "Maggie Pepper" continues to Strollers Quart* t; Marie Salisbury; Beurdsley a healthy business at every performance. Hill Sisters; Italian Trio. LYRIC (Lawrence Anhalt, mgr.; Shuberts). Phone, 1520 Murray T. SINNOTT, Mgr. WHITE CITY VAUDEVILLE (Fred Llnlck. for the summer. —Dark mgr.; agent. Frank Q. Doyle >. -Mack & Wil- OLYMPIC (Sam Lederer, mgr.; K. ft E.).— son; Sol Berns; Fields A Link. The summer closing movement so general all PREMIER (Chas. Schaefer. mgr; agent, on over the city has had no apparent effect A Real Proprietor of a Frank Q. Doyle). —Kolored Kandy Kids; Wll- the plans of the management of the Cohan lard H. Webb; Dorathy Nelson: Stevena A success. "Get Rich Quick Walllngford," which Real Place to Live Stevens; Eddie Carroll; The Wenners; Louise little or difficulty in entertain- LEONARD no HICKS experiences Lester; Prince Trio. ing capacity houses even on the hottest night. BIJOU DREAM (Sigmund FHller, mgr.; Powers, mgr.; K. ft E.).— GEO. F. ROBERTS. Aaat. Manager POWERS (Harry -TWf\fW agent, Frank Q. T)oyle). —Mabel Downing & A few slight changes have been made re- Co.; Shattock Quartet; Bess Andra; Rurk * cently In the cast of "The Seven Bisters." Cor. Madison u. Dearhorn Streets. Hill La Pearl; Orvllle S. Kavannugh; Elliott & notably the engagement of J. Malcolm Dunn CHICAGO *»Vr J. 3L Vincent. is GRANT for the role of Lieutenant Sandorffy. There IOLA (George E. Powell, mgr.; agent, Frank popularity no evidence of any waning in the Q. Doyle). —Nat Wharton; Jewel Floyd; Pol- of this piece and a summer run Is a pretty ski Stock Company. safe bet for the attraction. MONOGRAM ( M. Klein, mgr.; agent. Frank McVICKER'S (George Warren, mgr; K. ft SUMMER SUBSCRIPTION $1 Q. Doyle).—The Clarks; Anna St. Claire; Jonea ). The Aborn English Opera Company Is E. — VARIETY will be sent postpad (o any address In the I'nlted Slate* or A Glllam: Russell Sisters. weeks' of Canada for June, on the first of a four engagement July and Ansjust for one dollar. GEM (Chas. Schaefer. mgr.; agent. Frank at prices. Tonight will grand opera popular Q. Doyle) —Kramer & Elliott; Woods A Mar- witness the last performance of "Madame tin; Albert Phyle; The LaWards; Richard Butterfly" and beginning with tomorrow there Lewis. will be a week of "Thais." The repertoire also Includes "Tales or Hoffman" and "La Bo- Winchester Hotel ZEISSE'S HOTEL heme." "THE ACTOR'S HOME." Opposite the Walnut and Caalno Theatres, SAN FRANCISCO STUDEBAKER (George A. Davis, mgr.; K. Philadelphia, Pa. By J. E. McCLELLAN. ft E. ). —Closed until late In August. San Francisco, LA SALLE O. H. (Harry Askln, mgr.) — Cal. VARIETY'S San Francisco Offlre. Rates 50c. Dark until the opening of the regular season. — to $2 a day, $8.50 to $8 per week. 908 Market St. RIVERVIEW EXPOSITION.—Pryor*s Band 600 Rooma. Centrally located, near theatres. ORPHEITM (Martin Heck. gen. mgr.: acent, and open air vaudeville. ROLKIN A SHARP, Props. Orpheum Circuit). — "Little Tommy Tucker." WHITE CITY.—Llberattl's Grand Opera CHA8. BUSBY, Mgr. HERBERT'S the Gabriel and Lamar piece was liked Company and Symphony Orchestra; popular through the work of Gabriel and the do*,' priced vaudeville. George Austin Moore and Cordelia Hanger, in FOREST PARK. —Ballmann's Band and a very hard position, held up the show "pop" vaudeville. BACHELOR HOTEL Namba Japs, with luxurious settings, real win- SANS SOI'CI PARK— Free vaudeville. AND GERMAN GRILL,. ner. Macart and Bradford improved even on PRINCESS (Mort H. Singer, mgr.; Shu- their first week's showing. "MuslkalKlrls." berts). —Second week of the new annual Sin- Odeon Gafe 151 Powell St., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Wynn and O'Malley. Henry Cllve and Mai ger musical offering. "The Heart Breakers"; Sturgls. other holdovers, Always was It —and Still Is. all went through Indefinite. Poor press notices holding business very nicely. down. Sallie Fisher Is best liked. The San Francisco Theatrical HAYMARKET (Col. Ed Roche, mgr.; K. A We have with us again Jamea Edward Rrltt. E. ). —Summer stock with Jeanne Towler as late of London. Headquarters Jamea Edward la the same the star. Continental Hotel old Jimmy of Eighth street, but he has taken COLUMBIA (Mgr. Woods; Columbia Amuse- on weight. Theatrical Headquarters Coffroth. ever on the Job, had no ment Co.). Twice dally all summer Is the sooner — Good Singing and Musical Acts grasped Jimmy's hand than he offered announcement mnde by the management of PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA him articles to algn, calling for a fight with "The Bowery Burlesquers" and the popularity Eddie Hanlon. On top of this came a wire of their closing piece. "Madame Me" Wanted at All Times from Ex-Cuae the east asking Brltt to grab the first is quite sufficient to justify the statement, train out of Frisco, and come to New York nuslnese Is very big. About 55 people are in AVARRE HOTEL for a vaudeville opening. Brltt was caught In the show. TONEY LUBULSKI, tSgT 882-84 Broad 8t., NEWARK, N. J. a whirlpool of offers and until recovering Malcolm, mgr.; agent, KEDZIE (Wm. W. Most centrally located hotel in Newark. from Its effects, will rest up in his home town. .V. A.). Delmar ft Delmar; M. — Leo Carrlllo; Within five minutes' walk of all Theatres. Rrlstow's Ponies; Flemen ft Wm. Co.; Arling- The Place Where the White Rett Dine Hates to the profession: McGee and Rcece, formerly known as Foley ton four. EUROPEAN PLAN and Earl, have returned from Honolulu. (agent. They STAR AND GARTER W. V. M. A). Single, $1.00 per day up. report that they were treated well over there Lizzie Otto; Dayton. Hufford & Chain; Vir- — Two In a room, $9.00 per week up. 3nd state that they will return to the Islands ginia Rankin; Carl Demcrest; Hyla Aleen; AMERICAN PLAN n their way back from Australia, where they ft Walker: Paris Green. Dad's Theatrical Hotel Davis Single, $12.00 per week up. will go from here June 16. SANS SOTTCI PARK (agent. W V M. A.).— PHILADELPHIA Two In a room, $20.00 per week up. MrConneil Sisters: Mazone # Masona; Impe- The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary" is at tho rial Quartet; Abdellnha: Retrain* circus Savoy for two weeks and the comedy al- (agent, W. V. M. A > ACADFMY Flint. though old to the people of San Francisco George ft Co.: George Flemln : Leu 1t«>nedettes; still these people enjoyed Its lines ridiculously West ft Willis: Royal Italian Stre. t Musicians: well. KUv. Hilda: Krnmo Bros.; George riaiknon ft Co. Mary Garden sang SUBSCRIPTION her farewell concert 29 (Kills Gllckman. mgr.; au. nt. SUMMER PAT.ACR W $1 and surely made herself secure In the hearts A.).- Lcs Rencdettes: Smith ft \rn.lo; V. M. VARIETY will be seat postpaid to any address la the lulled States or Canada for Jane, of the San Francisco people. " - 1 ft May Wnddell; Jean McElroy; Tint July and August for one dollar. Welch. John Drew, at the Columbia, ASHLAND (Al. Wledner. mar: agent. W In the Maugham comedy. "Smith." offered his second V. M. A.). —Ben Weloh; Three Keloy Sisters, and last week, a performance which win bt When answering advertisement! kindly mention "VARIETY. V\RIETY *9 KINO IJIVIIVl FAIRS, Freebody Park and the Jos. J. 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We make them for HIGH SCHOOL of Dancing and Pantomime. every purpose. tt East 10th Street, bet. B'way and 5th Ave. Halftone Cuts Also Electrotypes Classic. Ballet and All Styles of Dancing Acts ,_, created and staged. SUMMER Normal School THE STANDARD ENGRAVING CO. SUBSCRIPTION $1 of Dancing Have taught Hoffman. 560-562 7th Avenue. New York VARIETY will be sent postpa'd lo any address In the I nlted Stales or Canada for June, Froellch, Marlowe and July and August for one dollar. other prominent stars. JAMES BRAID SAYS: Send for Booklet No athlete can do himself justice if his feet hurt. Many thousands arc using dally Allen's Foot-Ease, the antiseptic powder to be shaken George Robinson into the shoes. All the prominent Golfers and bne Second-Hand Kliegl Electrical Waterfall Effect Tennis Players at Augusta, Pinehurst and Must be in first-class condition. Write, stating Palm Beach got much satisfaction from its condition, length of time used, when bought LAWYER and your price. Address, Gaiety use this Spring. It gives a restfulness that Theatre Bldg.. New York I'. 8. A., care makes you forget you have feet. It prevents VARIETY. New York. Open Day and Night. soreness, blisters or puffing and gives rest from tired, tender or swollen feet. Don't go The Tuxedo Duo, at the Portola-Louvre Hermann Crlpps opens with the McRay package of Allen's on your vacation without a Cafe last week, arc a couple of clever enter- stock at Sacramento, as a special attraction Short Vamp Shies hSot Foot-Ease. Sold everywhere, 25c. Don't ac- tainers who open with sing- some high-class In "The Dollar Mark. ttcfc tt Ballet Msatrs cept any substitute. ing and instrumental HJ| work and finish with a Mail Mitrs PJsJ. Oar ta burlesque on a couple of Italian street sing- A new olrdomc has been opened at Fresno, saw rtsflf . lest sa n ers. Tom McGuire, the American singer of and is called the Majestic. It is under the convincing. Bo- regarded as his most Mary Scotch songs, Maud Rockwell and Anderson munaRement of F. A. Allee. The opening took is exception- land's work in the last two acts and the Messrs. McNeil and Sausedo, served place 27. Shoe ally fine. to comprise one of the classiest bills one would wish to see. roKTOLA-LOUVHK.-La Maja; Maud Jack Golden, and his clever company at the Rockwell; La Angellta & Bear; Louise Bright; Shop In a American theatre, began his second week At the Odeon Cafe, the musical and vocal Honmlne Trio. merry and tuneful satire entitled "Schlitz In programs are of a high standard. This cafe Tat BUS. §. ISM Mexico." This company is making good, giv- id the center of after-theatre life In San Fran- 4H Mi* Ire. tst (2ft* • M* tt.) ing a clean-cut performance that Is sure to cisco. Nearly all the profession congregate bring results as the increased business at the at the Odeon every night. Last week's pro- PHILADELPHIA American shows. The vaudeville end of the gram had Edith Mote. Metropolitan Operatic By GEORGE M. YOUNG. program Includes the Great Kelter on the Qunrtet, Dolllver and Rogers, Tom Kelley. KKITH'S (H. T. Jordan, mgr. ; agent. U. bounding wire and two very clever minstrels, I. STEINBERG'S B. O.i. — The show got a Hying start on Mon- Powell and Rose. The Richmond has reduced its price to ten day when rain helped business and the house reputation stands. His address changes to cents straight. was almost filled. A solid hit was registered The Alcazar did a very big business last 337 East 71st Street by Zellah Covington and Rose Wilbur in the week, the last week of Izctta Jewell and Sid- pioteun playlet. "The Parsonage," a sketch Maker of ney Ayers. It is a luxurious pictorial pro- Hert Levey has spent considerable time and duction. money In altering his offices to meet the de- that will take its place In the front rank of mands of the Increased business at his 150 Its Hubs. Mr. Covington Is the author as "STAGE AND CIRCUS APPARATUS well as one of the principals, The weekly concerts held at Golden Gate Powell street. Billy Daley has been engaged and Miss Wilbur equally divides the honors, for AND ACCESSORIES'' llinne 7112 Lenox Park are a source of enjoyment to thousands to act In the capacity of outside and confi- as clever a bit of acting as seen In a or San Francisco music lovers. dential man. has been vaudeville sketch in some time. The changes from one character to another by both are splendidly San Francisco 1b getting ready for some Oenlvlve Blinn (Billy Daly's sister) has done ami the struggle on the porch of the < utertainlng on a large scale this summer, arrived in Ran Francisco from her Bccond ir cottage is a capital piece of stage business. PRESS all the plans work out, this year will be a season in stock with the WORK Crescent Stock Co., Frequent outbursts of applause dining the OBTAINS AND RKTAINH banner one. With the convention of the at White Plains. N. Y. She will spend the action of the sketch It Eagles, during which fully 75,000 people are summer here. showed that was hugely enjoyed. Placed third on the bill were BIO 8AL.ARY expected, amusements of all kinds will be Meyers. in V( ) R THK the order of the day. Sun Francisco is the Warren ond Lyons, a dandy num- McIIendry, Green and Dean to city that has the versatility and the get-up go Hono- l.er, and It boosted along the early half of lulu to play four weekB for the Western States <(» Bupply what Is wanted. the. show, Louise Meyers pulling down the VAUDEVILLE ARTIST Vaudeville Association. They sailed June 7. largest kind of a hit. Vaudeville can hardly 1IAVK IT Mrs. Lena Groves, of hold this girl, for she is away above whu; the DONK BY mother Clara How- Sueanne Paul has accepted nn ard, the popular soubret of the Armstrong engagement is doing now. The Mabel le Fonda Troupe at Hotel Semloh. Salt Luke, and will appear Musical Comedy company, is visiting opened nicely with their snappy .juggling act. her there this PHILIP MINDIL mo summer as a soloist. daughter at Sacramento during the balance John. Jenny ond John, a local dancing act, Gaiety Theatre Building, or the Armstrong season there. tilled In the place of the Cralgs. It was the New York City Pletro Arrlola, the pianist, boy appeared at first showing the trio has had in u i>lg bill. the Ye 1547 Irsaiway Calls AMresa "Pfcriisaiei "Tel. 3380 Iryaal Liberty theatre, Oakland, and created They promise to round in*o a n When answering advertisement$ kindly mention VARIETY. J . — — 3<> VARIETY a THE MARY GARDEN OF RAG-TIME" 18 KNOCKING 'EM OFF THE 8EAT8 WITH WILL ROSSITCR'S NEW "HIT" <£ Send for Prof. Copy to day. WILL ROSSITER LfcO WOOD, Ac«»t 1367 B'way. 136 VV. I*ke St . Chicago New York, N. Y. THAT CAROLINA RAC as many and spontaneous as if the piece was new. Conroy and Le Maire were also win- GERMS—a serious subject ners with their comedy talkfest. The Rlgo- Billy Jeanne letto Brothers closed the show In splendid shape. The boys move along nicely until the Twenty-two kinds of bacteria muscle display and posing puts a halt in the running. in the mouth; enough in a decayed PALACE (Jules E. Aronson. mgr. ; agent. H. Bart McHugh). —Good bill, evenly balanced each act claiming an of tooth to kill a mouse. Think of itl and Individual share the honors. Those Four Girls had the fea- tured position and made good. The girls make ""> The mouth is the gateway of the a nice appearance and have Just the right Brooks kind of songs for the "pop" houses. They Noble body, and you send into your might Inject a little more ginger Into their Just finished a successful — full —season over the Western Vaudeville Managers' work. Mysterious Moore did nicely with card Association, Interstate and I'niled time. system at every swallow a lot tricks and a "trunk mystery." Moore helps his act by appearance and clean-cut way of A few press notices and a letter: working. His tricks are worked cleverly and of unhealthiness. STOP IT I he has a lot of talk which he sends over with Billy Noble and Jeanne Brooks, in a The audience at the Orphru'm is put good results. His Is a good act for the "pop" program of songs and smart sayings, are In good humor the moment Noble and houses. Belle Jeanette changed her songs and about the best number of the Majestic Brooks appear. They are repeating their dress since last seen. The dress is an Im- Theatre bill for this week. Miss Brooks provement, but her first two songs are below has a good voice for popular songs and former success made at this theatre two the ones she used at the Here's Victoria. The girl sang several with good effect. Billy Noble weeks ago. They have a breezy and Is a good looker and can send her songs over. Introduces comedy of an original sings and with She needs to be careful In the selection. The and entertaining nature. Together they do genial personality, which, combined the Charblno Brothers offered a good-looking a travesty on dramatic art that provokes fine voices, make them warm favorites. hand-to-hand balancing and acrobatic act unstinted laughter. —Dallas "News." Jacksonville "Metropolis." which they handled very well. Kennedy and Williams were back again with about the Remedy May 20. 1911. //m same routine as before. Kennedy now makes To Whom It May Concern: up to look like one of Lasky's chorus men foi his opening song, but gets back to the natural This Is to certify that we played Noble and Brooks two weeks ago. on a very strong attire for the finish. The tall hat and cut- bill, and found them to be the hit of the show. away thing don't belong in the act. except Owing to the success of their first engagement, we were pleased to give them a for comedy purposes. Williams drew down return date, and they proved to be as big a hit. if not better, than on their previous his usual share of laughs at the piano. Ric- engagement. ardo and Cooper have a pleasing singing act, 5QZ0DDNT We believe them to be worthy a place on any bill, and know they will be well and the Gllsaandos got by In good shape with received In any position. P their musical act. The one black mark against Very respectfully. the bill was the offering of a picture called A refreshing antiseptic liquid den- "Baby's Dolly." one of the Pathe series, de- picting a father going Insane over the death of tifrice. Used night and morning his child by accident, and his Incarceration In an asylum. The board of censors that passed *^&$t£&i*>^ it will clean up the meuth and this picture for public use should be the ones placed where they cannot pass on any more preserve its cleanliness. of these silly, soul-racking scenes which have no place In a theatre. Resident Manager, Orpheum Theatre. Jacksonville, Fla. VICTORIA (Jay Maatbaum. mgr.; agent. H. ADDRESS: Care VARIETY. CHICAGO. Bart McHugh). — Bill held up to the usual average. Mad Daly and Co. were featured and put over a good-sized laughing hit with SDZDDDNT their comedy acrobatic stunts and Juggling. I* Is a fool-number act. but flts in nicely In the "pop" class of entertainment. Yackley CECIL FLORENCE TOOTH TOOTH and Bunnell have built up a new act which they try out on the stage hands, one of the PASTE three "hands" probably belonging; to the act. POWDER After going through their musical routine they finish in "one." It gets away from the No grit — no For those who old path followed by comedy musical acts and the team sends It over In good shape. Vera acid — Polishes Prefer that » form Roberts was one of the liked LEAN best acts offered H0LBR00K and can rank well up among the "singles" the enamelwith' of dentifrice on the "pop" line. Miss Roberts has a good Will resume their starring tour in strong voice, makes herself heard and han- £f out scrctching. to a powder. dles each character song in pleasing fashion. f* She makes a very useful single act. RIGHT Mahoney EY and Tremont offered singing, talking and a Under Management of MR. JOS. M. GAITES SOLD THE WORLD OVER bit of stepping. They might lengthen the singing and dancing and cut out some of the After their summer vaudeville tour which is directed by MR. M. S. BENTHAM EDDIE FRANK Munford" Thompson Harvey De Vora IN A NEW SINGING AM) TALKING ACT. LISTEN TO THIS! "Frank Tlnney. not being able to appear Monday at the Majestic, Chicago, due to "TRIO a railroad wreck, MUMFORD AND THOMPSON filled In for one day. and after the first show were engaged for the week. Wish to thank all their kindness THAT'S GOING SOME! Managers for during the past season. OPENING ON THE OUPHEIM 7. CIRCUIT AUGUST EDW. 5. KELLER, The Guiding Star MANAGERS and ARTISTS We desire it known that WILLIE EDELSTEN and ERNEST EDELSTEN are two 'separate and distinct firms each operating an office in London, England. WE HAVE NO REPRESENTATIVE IN AMERICA by the name of Edelsten or any other name. Anyone using our name in connection with the booking of acts for England or for any other purpose is doing 60 absolutely without authority. RIM \A/I Variety and Dramatic Agent, 17 Green St., Leicester Sq., London, Eng. Variety Agent, Brixton Rd., London. Eng. When antic c ring advertisement* kindly mention VARIETY. ; ; Y^RIET V 31 I will give $5000 for a new sensation. SAM EDWARDS, you lonp, lean, skinny boy with the sweet voice, when are we going: to Europe ? THE GREAT ALVIN FOR OPEN TIME. Address CHRIS JAGO or WALTER PLIMMER, Gaiety Theatre THE MAN O Building, New York. DUDE AMON Wilfred Clarke KELLY AND DAVIS Direction Max Hart "ASSASSINATORS OF THE BLUES" DEAS, REED and DEAS GEORGE E. GARDEN WORLD'S GREATEST XYLOPHON1ST Some Singing Seme Cemedy Seme Clothes Washington, D. C, June 8, 9, 10, 11. SOUS OLill IRVING COOPER, Business Representative This Week (June 6). Keeney's Theatre, New Britain. RAWSON and CLARE IN "KIDS OF YESTERDAY" (A delightful story of youth) amily Exclmive Management, CHRIS O. BROWN Permanent Address, 200 OUremont Are., New York City JACK GOLDEN The Five Cycling Auroras AND HIS COMPANY OF 30 PEOPLE This Week (June 5th) Hammerstein's Roof H. B. MARINELLI. Agent AT THE AMERICAN THEATRE. SAN FRANCISCO. INDEFINITE Beautiful Costumes—Clean Comedy talk to advantage. There Is too much of It. LIBERTY (M. W. Taylor, mgr.; agent, Tay- Ma honey was formerly of Clark, Bergman and lor & Kaufman). —Pietro; Leo A Payne; Mahoney. Miss Tremont appears to be able Lucey, Kelly A Williams; Blanche Balrd; Johnnie KARL Hoey Jeanett STELLA to handle a song all right and they could A Mozar; Hldgway, shape their act better than It Is at present. Patterson, Irvln & Co.; pictures. John Huckor won his share of the honors with GRAND O. H. (W. Dayton Wegefarth, mgr.; SINCINC COMEDIENNE songs, talk and a bit of stepping tacked on booked direct). —Eleanor Brltton & Co., In DIRECTION ut the finish. Rucker Is a good deal funnier "The Affinity"; Lena Pantzer; Finn ft Ford; than many of the colored men posing as star Jermon & Walker; Deltorclll ft Gllssando; HI. This Week (June 5) Brighton Theatre CENE HUCHE8 comedians, and he can tell stuff as funny as songs and pictures. any one. Springer and Church made a long PARK (F. O. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger. mgr. Jump from the west to show their sketch here agent, Nlxon-Nlrdllnger). —Zenog; Roscoc & Twins & Sister; Davis A Thorndyke; Foster A COLONIAL (Thomas Lothian, mgr.; K. A Fere. E. >.— "Dr. Her*. Third and won a liberal amount of favor with It. Sims; Nar.nle Flneberg ft Co.; Musical Kleises; Mack; Tillle Slgulm; Zella A La De Luxe." with Ralph and a The Baltons; Mullen ft Coogan; pictures. COLISEUM (M. A. Benn, mgr.; agents. and last week. The sketch deals with a man, his wife ).— dummy, used to impersonate his mother-in- NIXON (F. O. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger, mgr.; Stein A Leonard. Inc.). —Spangler & Montgom- BOSTON (Al. Levering, mgr.; K. A H. low. There are two or three very good situ- agent. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger). —Four Clovelly Girls; ery; Mile. Venltta; Dcvoy & McGee; Travis The Friar's Frolic, matinee and night. 7, enor- ations in the sketch which bring laughs, and Ray E. Ball; That Kid; Mr. ft Mrs. Thomas. York. mous advance sale. Mme. Sarah Bernhardt, Springer and Church handle their material In "The Dog Thief"; Nat Fields & Co., in CRYSTAL PALACE 7TH ST. (S. Morris, 10. Inc.). The well. The sketch Is talky and drags consid- "The Girl Behind the Counter"; pictures. mgr.; agents. Stein A Leonard, — CASTLE SQUARE (John Craig. mgr.; erably at times, owing to this weakness. It PEOPLES (F. G. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger. mgr.; Shorts; Dunbar & Fay. ugent. direct i. —Stock. "Little Lord Fauntle- makes a laughing act where sketches are agent, Nixon-Nirdllnger). — 8-10. Felton; Joe FAIKHILL PALACE (C Stangel. mgr.; roy." Next week. "The Lottery Man." liked, but does not promise anything above O'Lane; Les Henrys; Pierce A Dunham; Ten ngents. Stein A Leonard. Inc. ). — Hawley & MAJESTIC (Lindsay Morlson. mgr.; agent, the "pop" class of time. The Nelsons are a Merry Youngsters; pictures. Murry; Spnngler A Montgomery. direct).— Stock. "The Chorus I,ady." couple of local youngsters getting quite an PLAZA (Chas. E. Oelschlager, mgr.; agent. ALEXANDER (Geo. Alexander. mgr.; early start. They work earnestly, singing II. Bart McHugh). —Warren A Goodwin; The agents, Stein A Leonard, Inc.). — Dlllle Baker; OKI'HEl'M (V. J. Morris, mgr.; agent. well for children and display plenty of assur- Bramsons; Huegel & Sylvester; Pearl War- Joe Reynolds; Oma Crosby A Kinks; Tom Loewi. -Frank Sisters; Floyd A Russell; Tay- ance, l'lctures as usual. ren; Mermaida. Kane; Williams A Anderson. lor's Musical Dogs; Jim Reynolds: Frankle GREAT NORTHERN (M. Greenwald. mgr.; MAJESTIC, Camden (Wm. Felz. mgr.; Diew A Co.; Fennell A Tyson: Theo; Bellw FOREPAUGH'S (Miller A Kaufman, mgrs.; agent, H. Bart McHugh). — 8-10, Dow & Dow; ngoits. Stein & Leonard, Inc.). —Tillle Siguim; Myers; Ward A Calhoun: Meuhter A Davis; Donahue ft agents, Taylor A Kaufman). —Three Del- Mills; Boulden ft Qulnn; Mark Dunbar & Fay; Brixton A Brixton; Gray & Dorothy De Schclle A Co.; Fenney A Rellly; iiionds; Woodford's Monkeys; BIJou Comedy Davis & Co. Travis; Emllle Edgmar; Oma Crosby A Kinks. Lillian Kingsbury; Walter Daniels Co.; Al- Trio; Wolfhelms Statues; Mildred Flora; Dave GLOBE (Ben Israel, mgr.; agent, H. Bart thci; pictures. <'aston; pictures. McHugh).—8-10. Rogers & Bumstead; Ray- HUB (Joseph Mack, mgr.; agent. Fred mond ft Davis; GIRARD (Kaufman & Miller, mgrs.; agents. Joe Opp. BOSTON Mardo) — Murathon Four; Blllle Fay; D« Ve- Taylor A Kaufman). 8-10. Lester Kellett; AUDITORIUM (W. C. Hechenrrl.ler. (..'i Sisters; Lightning Weston; Langdon A — A ni gr. ; J. (iOOl.TZ. agent. H. Uy Walker: Hilton; Al Demmler Co.; Bern- Three Kobers; Caroline Franklin & Co.; Jane Bart McHugh). — Murray ft G ra- 80 Summer Street. A Klton; pictures. ham; Mae Kessler; Frank ft Sadie Harrlgan. lilin; pit tuns. (1"). KEITHS (Harry E. Gustin. mgr.; Hgent, U. GAIETY (Ralph Ripley, mgr.; DIXIE Labell, mgr. ; agents. Tnylor A LINCOLN (D. Bader. mgr.; agent. H. Bart agent. Fred M. O.i. The Dorians, pleased; Brent Hayes, Kaufman). — 8-10. Telegraph Four; Carroll McHugh).— 8-10. Booth & Cunningham Sisters; — Mii'l»>. —That Singing Trio; Alex Busson crack ban.joist; Leonard. Whitney A Co.. good Gillette Troupe; Emmet t Welch; Plerson Trio; John O'Brien; Turner ft De Armo. Jim Dunlcavey; lYrry Sisters; pictures. Ilreii- pictures. sketch ; Kate Watson, scream; Sergeant WALNUT. Woburn (John Finn, mgr.; agent, GKRMANTOWN (Walter Stuemflg. mgr.; nan. new. with Diaholo; Diamond Nelson, A 1'ied Mardo i John Matrln; Gertie MANHKIM (Fuhrmnn Bros., mgrs.; agents. agent, Chas J. Kraus).— 8-10. Carlysle; Lew Ward good; Adolph Close, clever pianist; Swor \- Taylor A Kaufman). 8-10. The Hedfords: Sasha Harry La Marr A Co; Don A La Van; I .a — Gordien; Young ft La Del I; Koppes: Lee ,, Mack, please*); i*onsul.'" clever monk; pic- 'I oy ; pictures Walter Booth A Cunningham Sisters; "Dor" Beggs ft Co. Holland; pictures. tures. ORI'IIEUM. Quincy (T M. Murray, mgr.; MODEL (Mr. Mnnkon*. ni COLONIAL (F. Wolfe, mgr.; agents, Tay- gr. agent.-„..... Chas agent. Fred Mardo). Kagan A Hallmun: Ed- J. Kraus). —8-10. Aza Cummlngs;" i lor Aeroplane TREMONT John B. SchoefTel. mgr.; K. A die Badger; | .a Toy; John A Kaufman). 8-10. Kit Carson; Mars Girl; Martin; Harry La Hamilton A Massey. E.i. --"The Red Rose." with Yaleska Suratt. Co. Bros.; Joe Wilton; Jack Stockton; pictures. Marr A ; pictures IRIS (M. J. Walsh, mgr.; agent. Chas. J. Doing rather well for hot weather. Only NII'MUC I'ARK i agent. Fred — Kraus). — Benson LaMar; Mardoi. WILLIAM (Geo. A Harrv Shnuk- show holding over next Week. Ri eily A Currier; Harry Holman A Co.; PENN Metzel, mgr.; Emma Wnpler; Deware's Comedv Bum- agent. Fit zpa trick Agency). — Animal Clr- I'ARK i\V. D Andreas, mgr.; K A E. i. bay Deerfoot; Shorty DeWitt A Lillian Stew- "The Shooting c us. "The Commuters" closes In. following Stars"; A. seven- art ; pictures. R. G. Trio; Ogden-Null-Norla ; For- CRYSTAL PALACE ( D. Hayllnson. dyee Trio; Jolly Three; Harry Tsuda; pictures. mgr.; teen weeks of exceptional IhihIiicsh. Hlolie BOWDoIN SQUARE (J. E Commerfonl. agents. Stein A Leonard. Inc.). —Omar; Hunter record for the season. mgr.; agent. National). Jargo Giraffe A Co; LOUISE BRUMELLE SINGING When answering advertisement* kindly mention VARIETY. — — — 3* VA T Undisputed Past Masters of Negro Comedy ANDERSON-GOINES Direction, DIAN JAMES L PLUNKETT THE CROMWELL8' Pictorial Report No. I I Willa Holt Wakefield mr trmr cm orr IN rtfCfiOMMLLS AM 600H£D WW MM Qte/iT orr THERE3 A Sam Chip »" Mary Marble REA^SQ/^f in Vaudeville Direction JOHN W. DUNNE THE C ROM W ELLS, N.velty, Skillful, Juigling mm) WiafcnsMt Permanent Address, care VARIETY. New York uriifi ' Offering DR. WILMARS "SPIRIT PAINTINGS" June 6th. Majestic. Chicago. June 12th. RAMONA PARK, Grand Rapids, Mich. Sailing BANJOPHIENDS for ENGLAND. June 26th. Business Inquiries Invited. SINGERS, DANCER8 AND EXPERTS ON THE BANJOS P. T. 8BLBIT, 84 Bushwood Road, Kew, London, S. W., or 720 So. Ashland Boulevard, Chicago, III. Season 1911-12, Geo. Evans Minstrels. Next Week (June 12), Proctor's, Newark. Management GENE HUGHES. CHA8. CWOS8MAN, Mgr. Paris Bros.; Boyd ft Lorenze; Gus Williams; Inspector arrested on an Indictment warrant Battle Williams Is announced as an addi- Jack Boyce; Claremont Bros.; Ted Steel ft charging Hunt with the larceny of $480 in tional star at the Suburban. Miss Williams' ATLANTIC CITY cash, from the Automatic Vaudeville the middle of July By I. B. PULASKI. Co. ; Savastas Bros.; pictures. com- engagement will be about agent. Na- pany (New Palace theatre), Sept. 26, 1910. "The Gill PIER (Jack D. Flynn. mgr.; BEACON (Jacob Laurie, mgr.; Ir. "Decorating Clementine" and YOUNGS — tional). —Blanche Aldrach; Doralne Sisters; from Maxima." ugent. U. B. O. ). "The Leading Lady," very Coden ft Clifford: Turner Bros.; Ray Bailey: Fred Mardo began booking for the Big big; Bert Fitzglbbons, hit; Crouch ft Welch, Nlckle theatre, La Foy ft Lubey; John Silver; The Cosmores; Portland, Me., June 6. excellent; Quinlan ft Richards, very funny; pictures. NEW ORLEANS Linton ft Lawrence, well liked; Ethel McDon- PASTIME (Frank Allen, mgr.; agent. Na- The Old Orchard Pier theatre. Old Orchard, ough. big; Martlnc Bros., scored; Williams By O. M. SAMUEL. tional). — H. Lorleberg; Bob Hyde; Ray Baker; Me., opens July 4. with bookings from the Bros., clever steppers. Fred Mardo office. Fred C. Goodwin is the Leopold, mgr.; SAVOY (Harry Brown, mgr.; agent, Louis Jackson ft Ellis; pictures. GREENWALL (Arthur B. — OLD SOUTH (Nat Burgess, mgr.; agent. manager. agent. B. J. Williams; rehearsal Sunday 10). Wesley). "Alfred the Great," amusing fea- National). —Amlotts; Lee J. Klein; Demunds; —Comus ft Emmett; Yberrl ft Taylor; Herbert ture; Nellie Brewster ft Amsterdam Quartet, Savastas Duo; Frederick Elmore; Lillian Ba- Warren Church is booking Lexington Park Smith; Mr. ft Mrs. Jack She >ard; Carl Zenlda. went big; Geo. A. Beane ft Co., liked; Hender- this rent; Brown ft Taylor; Anderson ft Reynolds; year. The park Is playing Ave acta each WEST END PARK (Jules B. Flstes. mgr.; son ft Thomas, acored; Billy K. Wells, funny; pictures. half. Roger Flint Is the manager. The ngent. W. V. M. A.; rehearsal Sunday 2). Tho Rials, very clever; Dorothy Walters, WASHINGTON (Nat Burgess, mgr.; agent, Church office has also added the Strong Parshley; Wilson ft Wilson; Nadje; Louis liked; Kelly ft Judge, clever; Leeds ft LeMar, National). —Rube Whlppel; Julia Gray; Terese theatre, Burlington, Vt.. and Mechanics Hall. Grant. good. Miller; Bill Jones; Loring ft Peters; Win Manchester, N. H. SPANISH FORT (Jules F. Blstes, mgr.; MILLION DOLLAR PIER (J. L. Young ft Shaw; Nellie Mitchell; Blount ft Shaw; pic- ngent. W. V. M. A.; rehearsal Sunday 2). Kennedy Crossan, mgrs. ; agent. Jos. Dawson, tures. Frank L. Browne, manager of the Casino Buford. Bennett & Buford; Aldo ft Mitchell; direct). —Spellman's Bears, good; The Boy theatre. Providence, has closed the house for Balsden; de la Fuente's Band. Scouts, well liked; Frobel ft Rogue, very good; SUPREME, Jamaica Plain (J. Levey, mgr.; the summer. It will reopen In the fall. (L. Sawyer, mgr.; agent. Chas. The Stlllsons, clever; Bertlno; The Thomp- agent, National). —Rube Whlppel; James Mur- LYRIC E. Bodkins; rehearsal Sunday 10). Dalle. Trees sons; pictures. tha; Vennett ft Byrnes; George Brown; pic- — VI ra Frost Stowe. an actress, was married & Co.; Zella's Dogs; Charles Varley; Swlscher CRITERION (J. Child ft C. Daly, mgrs.) — tures. to Walton H. Marshall, manager of the New ft Thans. Pictures. South Boston (Frank Woodward, Vanderbllt Hotel. City, 1. OLYMPIA, New York The MAJESTIC (I* E. Sawyer, mgr). —Lyric STEEPLECHASE PIER ( R. Morgan ft W. mgr.; agent. National). —Edward McGuire; wedding took place at the home of the Musical Comedy Co. II. Fennan, mgrs.). —Pictures; Pavilion of W. H. Smith; Annie Moulton; Presley ft Jones; actress's parents In Newtonvllle. VICTOR (Leopold Levey, mgr.). —Victor Fun. pictures. Comedy Co. STEEL PIER (J. Bothwell, mgr.).— Pic- HOWARD ATHENEUM (G. E Lothrop. Edward D. Smith, resident manager of the tures. Shubert and Majestic theatres, was tendered APOLLO (Fred E. Moore, mgr.; agents, Phil Hunt ft Ed. Kelley). — mgr.; agent. K. & Monday was the last day of the st-ason and a a testimonial by the Wllbur-Shubert organi- E. ). "The Florida Strollers." with Worles, zation 1. In recognition of his long monster bill was put on. The proceeds were and faith- BALTIMORE Gaines ft Jones; all week. ful service with these firm a given to the employees' benefit Tund. The bill By ARTHUR L. ROBB. consisted of an athletic carnival, with all the The lamentable death of Maurice Shapiro, ). local "scrappers" giving an exhibition. Then Vernona Jarbeau, the actress, judged French FORD'S (Charles E. Ford, mgr.; K. ft E. the New York music publisher, caused deep bull dogs at the show given by the Ladles' Aborn Grand Opera Co., well filled houses. came Pat White ft Co.; Princess Montague; regret and sympathy among a wide circle of Kennel ; La Belle Blanchette's Living Models; Lawton Club of Massachusetts, held at the NEW (C. E. Whltehurst. pres. J. F. Beer- friends In Atlantic City. The "Shapiro" store & York; John Grieves; The Amlotts; Evans. chestnut Hill Country Club. bower, mgr.; agent, Felber ft Shea; rehearsal on the Boardwalk has been a popular place Evlta & Evans; The Baum Trio; Charlie Monday 10). —Fair business. American Min- for many summers. It had been planned to strels, good; Cornelius ft Wilbur, excellent; Mackie; Raleigh ft Raleigh; Parsons & Lo- The warm weather has closed the legitimate open the store on June 12. but the untimely Nina Esphey, fair; Robin, very funny; Unhol- rella; La Foy ft Toohey; The Dorralne Sisters; houses, only the Tremont remaining open. death may cause a change of plans. lys, liked; Casy McNulty, clever; Ashley ft Housely ft Nichols; Hindu Sam; Joe Golden; Ross, laughing hit. Codent ft Clifford; Komedy Trio; Tlerney Eddie Glover, the stage manager of Young's (Harry Henkle. mgr.; agent. Bros.; Mae. Rosella; Grim ft Satchell; The ACADEMY Pier, has gone into a side Issue by entering ST. LOUIS Nlxon-Nirdlinger; rehearsal Monday 10). Mysterious Maid; Clayton ft Lcnle; Owen Co.; the electrical business with Abe Riley, the Good business. Goldle Rinehart ft Co., liked; former Boyd ft Lorenze; Mabel Parsons; West ft Mor- By FRANK E. ANFENGER. stage manager at the pier. Roscoe ft Slmms. clever; The Tomllns, espe- ton Sisters; Mile. Shaw; Ted ft Clara Steele; FOREST PARK HIGHLANDS (D. E. Rus- cially clever; Baby Zelda Sobleson, fair; Mar- Bailey; Brown ft Taylor; Anderson & Preparations are being made for the recep- Ray rcll. mgr.). —Marco Twins; Nana & M. Alexis; Reynolds; Andrew Copeland; Houghtons, tini ft Trolse. pleased; Blanche Latell, fair. tion of the Master Car Builders, who go Into Yakko Egawa; Haydcn. Borden ft Hayden; VICTORIA (G. Lewis, mgr.; agent, Loew; Browning ft West; Marr & Evans; Kip Reed; convention on the Million Dollar Pier 14-21. Van Hoven. rehearsal Monday 10).—-Good business; Brennan ft Carroll; Keeley ft Parks; Shrieka Cam- DELMAR (Dan S. Flshell. mgr. ).— Sophia eionl. slide for life, big hit, drawing crowds. Bros.; Anita, Paul ft Reynolds; Ruth Wade; AKRON, OHIO. Brandt, in "The Gay Musician." .1-7. Soraghan, Lennox ft Co., amused; liaison Harney First; Gertie Carlyle; Foley ft Mur- LAKESIDE CASINO (Harry A. Hawn. mgr.; SUBURBAN (Oppenhelmer Bros., nigra.). Boys, liked; George Gardner, clever; Mabel agent, direct; ray; Dan A her; Hayes ft Ray field; Bessie rehearsal Monday 10.30). 5^ Amelia Bingham In "Wildfire." fair. 8-10, Ed. — Rosa; Mike Scott; La Belle Marlon; and pic- Wayne, & Rolla White; Belle Edw. DeMar, passed; Gladys Sears, well liked; WEST END HEIGHTS— William Jossey Dixon; O" Boyle ft Brazil; Goyt Trio. tures. The show opened nt 1 o'clock and La Patrice, pleasing; Geo. B. Reno ft Co.'. Mock. In "The Squaw Man." (B. Jackson, mgr.). ran without Intermission until 11 at night. SAVOY —Reopened last novelty; Bear Cat Quartet, good; Booth Trio, MANNIONS' (Mannlon Bros. ).— Swain's week as a negro amusement house. Four great. GLOBE (R. Janette. mgr.; agents. D.ivis, Cockatoos; Newell ft Nlblo: Ling Tong Foo; vaudeville acts, headed by John Ruckcr ft HORNE'S AIRDOMK (E. M. Stanley, ft Flynn). Nelson, Oswold & Borger; mgr.) Sheedy — Cook ft Oakes; Myrtle Cameron. Co., and several reels of pictures. Four shows — Stock, large audience. Honan ft Helm; The Great Delghan; The a day Business fairly good. Days; Jack Clahanc; Jack O'Donnell; pictures. Amelia Bingham will appear In "In the ELECTRIC PARK (A. Fenneman. mgr.; Home Stock Co. vacated their winter quar- ft (Frank P. Stone, mgr.; Bishop's Carriage" next. ngent, Morris & Loew; rehearsal Monday 12). AUSTIN STONES ters, Happy Hour, and on Monday opened In agent, direct). —Howar; Morton ft Fayall; — Tom Jack Trio; Rapoll; International Quin- the Alrdome. a mammoth tent St. Louis Is arrangement Freddy Elliott; Nell Johnson; pictures. The sheriff of running the tet; Great Merkel; Morris ft Kramer. to very large business. HIJou, a picture show at Waahlngton and TOM HARRIS. PARK (Carl Alberte, mgr.; SUBURBAN (F. Halstead, mgr). —Gardner NORUMBEGA Sixth street, St. Louis' busiest corner, a con- Mardo-Uorman). Les Three & >Gardner; John J. Devlin; Kathleen Potter; BUTTE, MONT. agents. Fred — struction company having obtained a judg- Ploetz-Lan-lla Sisters; The Village Choir; Kennedy & Malone. EMPIRE (Art. B. Sosman, mgr.; agent ment for $5,434.18 for repairs, and Is trying (John Farson, Rastus Brown & Bob Taylor; Frank Carmen; GWYNN OAK PARK mgr.; Fischer; rehearsal Sunday 11). —Week 28 Cole to collect same. Pratt). The Vantons; pictures. agent, James — Diamond ft Cameron; Bascoe ft Cole, very good; Musical Brobsts* ft Wright; Charles Brennan Banks. pleasing; Lamour Bros., good; Sosman, pleas- A reel caught Are In a picture show at 1413 FLOODS PARK (W. H. Truehart, mgr.; ing. Inspector George Patterson returned from Market street, but the fireproof operator's ngent. Tanner ft Co.). —Stock burlesque. (agent. New York City last week with Edward J. room checked the blaze until the audience BAY SHORE PARK James Pratt). Manager Sosman of Empire will feature Hunt, of 126 East 134th street, whom the was safely outside. The damage totaled $800. —Bostonia Ladlea' Orchestra. "Sylvan," local boy, In a hypnotic act. A Whole Vaudeville RIGOLETTO Show in Themselves THIS WEEK (June s) KE TH'8, BOSTON SAILING JUNK 84th When answering advertisement* kindly menUen YAB1MTY. ; — VARIETY 33 IOER, IN IN ! and In "The DAVIS POLAK Baseball Fiends'' NOW PLAYING UNITED TIME Direction, GENE HUGHES -THAT'S US SEE IT New York HARRY TATE S C° England Lambert «* Williams Australia "SONGS AND SMILES" HSIIING^MIITQRING Africa ria\inK the l,<>ew Tin,*- Direction of JQg 8CHENCK YOU ARE WARNED that the UNITED STATES COPYRIGHT LAW will be strictly enforced by the under- BESSIE WYNN signed, who is the sole owner of BUD FISHER'S world famous and original creations, IN VAUDEVILLE JUST MUTT « JEFF against the use of said characters in any form whatever or by a colorable imitation thereof, for advertising purposes or in any public display or in any manner for any stage or other public or private representation In which the characters or recognizable Imitations thereof are introduced, including plays, sketches, burlesques or vaudeville acts. JEAN IRWIN Any Infringement will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. WANTED : COMEDIAN, SINGERS, DANCERS, CHORUS, Etc. IA. FAMILY (D. Sutton, mgr. ; stock). —Delia DES MOINES, Cringle Stock Co. in '-Faust." Business good. MAJESTIC (Elbert A Getchell, mgrs.; agent, COLUMBIA THEATRE BUILDING, SAM ADEI.STYNE. S-C.).—29-31. Matilda & Elvira, fair; How- HILL, NEW YORK CITY ard A Graf, good; Jack Roche, pleased; Jug- CUS CINCINNATI. gling Millers, good. 1-3, The Rosards. good: Co., good. CONEY ISLAND—Pete Baker, featured; Don Carney, unique; Eva Wescott & The Wasneskas, pleused; Dixon. Bowers & Three Glldon Bros. A Co.. excellent ; Helen Dixon, good JOE. (D. H. Connelly, mgr.).— Walters, fine; lilies Harrington, good; Chas. HAPPY HOUR Whltehurst A Hazel Wylde. well done; Hud- Vaudeville and pictures. Mile Creek theatre opens 10 with the dleston's Dogs A Monkeys, free attraction. DETROIT, MICH. Four Adams Guhl Musical Comedy Co.. for two mgr.; agent, U. A TEMPLE (C. G. Williams, weeks. M. H. MIZENER. 1.0). Courtiers, B. O. : rehearsal Monday —The Brandt CLEVELAND, O. Rem lieadllner; Edwin Holt A Players, funny; Ellis (J. M. Mlchels, mgr.; agent, U. GALVESTON, TKX. GRAND Breen. big; Mack A A McKcnna. hit; Harry F. Bryan, mgr.; agent. Next Week (June 12) It. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10). —John Johnson, OALVEZ (Harry Williams, clever; J. Warren Keane, good; 2». clever; Tiller Sisters, fair; Australian Wood I. A. C. ; rehearsal Sunday 10). — Week Family, good. Henderson's Coney Island Choppers, headline; Franklin A Davis, hit; Kuma Two Roses, appreciated; Mlntz A Palmer, (C. W. Porter, mgr.; agent. T. B. Direction. Wnrlng, pleased; Cliff- Bailey Trio, very good. MILES clever; Groat American Four, good: Force A JO PAIGE SMITH C. ; rehearsal Monday 10). Catherine Chal- STAR (Drew A Campbell, mgrs.). Stock — Williams, fine. B. SPROULE. — loner Co.. sketch: John Mae Burke, hit; liurlesque. A A Arthur Demlng. funny; Rlnaldos. did well; COLONIAL (R. A. Mitchell, mgr. ).—Shee- HOOl'ESTON. ILL. Innes Ryan, good; Great Marcous. clever. hun English Opera Co. for three weeks. A THE VIRGINIAN (Max M. Nirthan. mgr.; DETROIT (Harry Parent, mgr.). — 5. Friar's I). HOLCOMB. ngents. W. V. M. A.). — 1-3. Valero Sisters, WALTER sold out, tremendous crowd Frolic, house good; 5-7. Fox A Blondln; pictures. turned away. — BIGGS. COMMBl'N, O. GAYETY (John Ward, mgr.). "Runaway KEITH'S (W. W. Prosscr, mgr.; agent. V. Clrls." JAMESTOWN, N. Y. (Frank Drew. mgr.). — "Innocent B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10). —Claire Van AVENUE CELORON (James J. Waters, mgr). —Mu- Huron A Co., good artists, tiresome sketch; Maids." sical stock; business good. 12-17. .1. Frank STEPHENS (Charles Warner, mgr.).—Stock. Millard A Millard, well liked; Zed a, Interest- LYCECM Hatch carnival; Rlngllng Bros.' circus July 12. Omega Trio; Shaw. Lewis * IN VAUDEVILLE ing; Spencer A Williams, line; Crelghton FAMILY. — LAWRENCE T. BERLINER. Bros., hit. Shaw; Torrey A Morse; Samuels A Chester; Iteynolds Miller; Sterling Bros.; Du Brellc COLUMBl'S (Thompson Bros., mgrs. ; agent. A KNOXVII.I.K. TENS. Columbus Vaudeville Agency; rehearsal Mon- A Metlaw; Boston Comedy Four. GRAND (Frank Rogers, mgr.; agent. liter- day 10.30). — Fuller A Farron. pleased; Max State; rehearsal Monday 10).— Week 29. The Owen, well liked; Anton Zlnka, fine; Lake KLMIRA, N. Y. Mozarts. hit; Grace Darnly. applause: Roger) IVI Lewis, scored. A MAJESTIC (G. H. Von Demark, mgr.; A Nelson, went big; Mae Curtis, good; Those PRINCESS (Hart Bros., mgrs. ).— Musical Four Kids, excellent. cgciits. U. B O. : reheursal Monday 12.30). Comedy Stock. BI.ACFEI.D. .")-7. Farnum A Dclmar, well received Jack WALTER N COLLIN'S (P. Calvert, mgr.: GARDENS C At kins, good. 8-10, Goodall Craig; Five rehearsal A agent, Gus Sun; Monday 2).— Roy Musical Smiths. LKWI8TON. ME. Raceford; Melroy Duo; Chas. Edonburg; Ethel (A. P. Bibber, mgr; e.gent. RORICK'S (Gcorgt Lyding. mgr. ). -5-H>. MUSH: HALL Leslie; Reed, St. John & Beauvere. M.inhat tan Opera Co., large hoi:scs. C. B. O. ; rehearsal Monday nnd Thursday 11). SOUTHERN (A. D. Klaus, mgr. >. --Albert 5-7. McAleavey Marvels, very good; Irish Dwlght Players and pictures opened summer .\ftcr u season of stock, the Mozart theatre American Trio, excellent; I'aullne Fletcher A cason, 6. Co., Ih offering a supplementary season of pictures applause. F. Stewart, ; HUB AIHDOME (C. mgr with changes dally. HORACE F. GOODWIN. agent, direct). — 5-7. Louie Keller, applause. Schweppe Bros, are rushing work on their Pat Casey 10, Collins A Collins. n< w vaudeville house at the corner of Market LOS ANGELES, C AL. OLENTANGY PARK (J. VV. Dusenberry. Beck. gen. mgr.; mid Main streets. It will seat 1.500 and will oltl'IIKl'M (Martin agent. ). Great Carver Shows. "The Girl In • 'Ireet; 10> 2!». egr. — open Labor Day. J. M. BEERS. rehearsal Monday -Week ex- ed" and Diving Horses, favorable comment. it llent program. Chip A Marble, headllners. Theatre: Stock. went big; Clarice Vance, great; Marvelous INDIANOLA PARK (C. E. Miles, mgr.).- ERIE, PA. Millers, capital; Clark A Bergman, funny riiiclllo's Aerial Band and La Pearls. Thea- WALD AMEER ( E. H. Sueik.n. mgr. ; agent. Holdovers: Golctmin's Dogs A Cats; Arthur tre: Musical stock. • Unit) —Caller A Bluford; Dixie Troubadours. Deagon; Clay Smith A Melnottc Twins; Bert "LITTLE CHARLEY." both big. Coote A Co. CORNALLA and WILBUR I. Mill' I" . I'l'U. inr'ii l.'.nw your Imin. • 1 \ • Ti II r 1 mil' • 1 1 1 . 1 1 I, ih in v. i In i n Inn n :i'l :i >' lie • 1 >' Yn'ir in | 1 1 1 K . but put up ;i front; Tlii aciniH m.i> kii"\\. Ihii Hi. iiiini^.-is ' w oil' t "_* WANTED 1 1 LI .\ I' : A c.t.MJD H'H'.N' Whon answering advertisement! kindly mention VARIETY. —; — — 34 VARIETY LOS ANGELES (E. J. Donnellan, mgr.; — 1-3, Mae Hendricks, pleased; Hays A W'ynn C08MOS (A. T. Brylawskl. mgr.; agent, BRANDYWINE SPRINGS PARK THEA- very 10). Metropoli- Manhattan Opera Co., 6-10, "Time, agent, S-C. ; rehearsal, Monday 11). —Week good; Hughes Trio, big. 6-7, Mr. A Mrs. Jefferles; rehearsal Monday — TRE.— 29. 8. Miller Kent A Co., headllner; excellent; Cortes; Budd A Claire; J. Duckrow Darling. tan Minstrels, big hit; Reded A Hilton, second Place and the Girl." Trovcllo, pleasing; Blx Imperial Dancers, good; FRANKLIN. honors; John A Alice McDowell, applause; HOWARD W. BURTON. t'orl McCullough. funny; Norton & HuMell, Loralne, clever. WM. K. BOWMAN. fair; Walker & Stum, good. PORTLAND, ME. YOUNG8TOWN, O. I Gardner-Vincent Stock Walker, mgr. ; agent, di- DORA PARK.—The PANTAGKS (Carl PORTLAND (J. W. Greeley, mgr.; agent, WILMINGTON, DEL. rect; rehearsal Monday 11). —Week 29. Co. furnishing the show with two bills week- r. B. O. ; rehearsal Monday and Wednesday 6-10, ly. Attendance has been only fair. "Dope," holdover, headlined, big hit; Paul 10.30).— 6-7, Seven Russells, featured; Leo A GRAND (Chas. I. Beckett, mgr.).— pictures. (Jos. Schagrln, mgr.).—"Pop" I*. Gordon, nervy; Four Comlquca. very good; Kile, laughs; Delmore A Oneida, clever; Qulnn Canby Taggart and GRAND vaudeville pictures for summer season. Virginia Alnaworth, wlniome; Mock A lien- Trio, pleased; Mme. Kathleen Schmidt, excel- SHELLPOT PARK THEATRE (James and Henry, 6-10, Dllks Dllks; Benny Rlngllng circus underlined for July 16. John ton, ordinary; De. Rossi Duo. pleasing. lent. 8-10. Benard Bros.; St. Elmo; Rogers, Mgr.).— A MASON (W. T. Wyatt. mgr.; Shubert).— Fontaine A Moore. Franklin A Kiddles; Carl Bremer; Bradley Robinson Ten Big Shows pleased two big audiences 30. C. A. LEEDT. Week 22. Nance O'Nell. In "The Lily." fair KEITH (J. W. Moore, mgr.).— Stock. A Roach. May houaea. 20. Blllle Burke. Week JEFFERSON (Julius Cahn), mgr.).— 9, MAJESTIC (Oliver Moroeco, mgr.; Cort).— Mme. Bernhardt. Weeks 22-29. Idorla Opera Co.. In "Mile. Mod- BIG NICKLE.—Elton-Polo Troupe, sensa- late," fair houaea. KDW. F. O'MALLEY. tional. NOTE: A combination dance hall and pic- LOUISVILLE, KY. ture house Is to be opened at Greenwood Gar- don, Peak's Island, in a couple of weeks. ARTISTS* ROUTES FONTAINE FERRY (Harry Hllber. mgr.; VARIETY Buffalo Bill's and Rlngllng Bros.' circus agent. Orpheum Circuit). —Thomaa & Hall, drew the usual crowds the past week. hit; Alice Raymond A Co., very good; Aahley A Lee, very good; Dan Maley, good; The FOR WEEK JUNE 12 Beloita, good. PORTLAND, ORE. WHITE CITY (Lum Slmona. mgr.; agent, PANTAGES (John A. Johnson, mgr.; agent, direct). —Stock; large crowds. direct; rehearsal Monday 11). —Week 29, Obcr- WHEN NOT OTHERWISE INDICATED. HOPKINS (Irvln Simons, mgr.; agent. S-C.) ita Sisters, excellent feature; Brooks A Car- Bostyttle Trio, good; Newsboy Quartet, re- lisle, repeated former success; Four Black The routes arc given from JUNE 11 to J UNE 18, Inclusive, dependent upon the open- ceived well; Hammond A Forrester, very good; Diamonds, scream; The Newmans, clever; of In different parts of the country. All addressee Kronman Bros., very good. Lloyd A Whltehouse, excellent; Neary A Mil- ing and closing days engagement AVENUE (Mr. Ward, mgr.; agent. Gua Sun) ler, good. are furnished VARIETY by artists. Addresses care newspapers, managers, or agents —Zola Slatera and Douthltt. good; Tommy ORPHEUM (Frank Cofflnberry. mgr.; re- will not be printed. Donnelly, very good; Beance, good; good hearsal Monday 11).—Week 29. "A Night in a ROUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK MUST REACH THIS OFFICE NOT Turkish Bath." Farrel. crowdi. J. M. OPPENHEIMER. and Taylor A Co., di- LATER THAN WEDNESDAY MORNING TO INSURE PUBLICATION. i vided feature honors; Murry A Lane, encores; TEMPORARY ADDRE88E8 WILL BE CARRIED WHEN ACT 18 "LAYING OFF/1 MASS. James H. Cullen, hit; Narow Bros., clever; MILFORD, Belle Adair, good; Okura Japs, very good. LAKE NIPMUC PARK (Dan J. Sprague. GRAND (Chas. Ryan, mgr.). Week 29. mgr.; agent, Fred Mardo). —DeWltt A Stew- — Gennaro's Band; Barto A Clark; Frank A » art, fine; Bombay Deerfoot. clever; The Sing- Brand Laura M 637 Main Buffalo Nellie Ellison; Phenomena; La Vler; Graham A era, hit; Harry Holman A Co., fine; Saldee Brennan Samuel N 8866 Tulip Phlla Randall. Adair Art 2143 Buren Chicago Rogera, excellent; Daylight plcturea, very Van Breton Ted A Corlnne 114 W 44 N Y OAKS PARK (J. Cordray. mgr). Philip Adair Belle San Francisco good. Orpheum Bretonne May A Co 146 W 46 N Y 1'eltz Bund; Grand Opera Quartet; Hardy. Adams Edward B 6 Av N Y NOTE: Claude and Fannie Usher and Brlnkleys The 424 W 89 N Y . W. R. BREED. Adams Billy 39 Mllford Boston "Sparerlbs" are at Sky Farm H*rc for a sum- Brltton Nellie 140 Morris Philadelphia * Lewis 106 Baker Atlanta mer's outing. Adams A W Brixton A Brixton 708 Lexington Brooklyn. Mltsel 8286 Y CHAS. E. LACKEY. READING, PA. Admont Broadway N Broe A Maxim 1240 Wabash av Chicago PALACE (W. K. Goldenberg, mgr.; agent, Adonis Columbia St Louis Brookes A Carlisle 88 Glenwood av Buffalo Morrls-Loew; rehearsal Monday and Thurs- Altken Jas A Edna 967 Park av N Y Brooks A Jennings 361 West Bronx N Y NEWARK, N. J. day 10.30). —Les Henrys; Joe Opp; Beverly A Altken Bros 384 Bedford Fall River Browder A Browder 630 6 N E Minneapolis PROCTOR'S (R. C. Stewart, mgr.; agent. Mercer; Mark Davis A Co.; Mae Kessler. Altkens Great 2219 Gravler New Orleans Brown A Brown 69 W 116 N Y 9). U. B. O. ; rehearsal Monday —May Tully LYRIC (Frank D. Hill, mgr.).—Pictures. Albanl 1696 Broadway N Y Brown Harris A Brown Riverside R I A Co., clever; "Juliet," pleased; Roach A Mc- G. R. H. Alburtus A Millar Waterville Can Brown A Wllmot 71 Glen Maiden Mass Curdy, laughs: Brown A Newman, scored; Aldlnes The 2922 Cottage Grove Chicago Bruno Max C 160 Baldwin Elmlra N Y "Howard." did well; Porter White A Co.. All Sldl 909 Spring Pittsburg Biydon A Hanlon 36 Cottage Newark hit; Mark List, charmed. ROANOKE, VA. Allen Leon A Bertie 111 Central av Oshkosh Bunce Jack 3319 18 Philadelphia COURT (Harold Jacoby, mgr.; agent, Loew) JEFFERSON (Isador Schwartz, mgr.; agent. Alllnel Joseph 423 Bloomfleld Hoboken N J Burbank A Danforth Berlin N H —Wm. Gill A Co.. In right; Alton A Arllss. Norman Jefferles; rehearsal Monday and Alpine Troupe Forepaugh A Sells C R Burgess Harvey J 637 Trenton av Pittsburgh Thursday 2.30). 5-7, Dolan Boyne, pleased; Thos. Potter Dunn, well; "Vinton." — A well Alqulst A Clayton 646 Bergen Brooklyn Burke Joe 344 W 14 N Y and dog, good; Carlton Sisters, good; "Fan- received; Emma Ellwood, fair; Majestic Trio, Alrona Zoeller Troupe 869 Hemlock Brooklyn Burke A Farlow 4037 Harrison Chicago big hit. cher." nicely. 8-10. Anderson A Burt; Helen 8-10. Prince A Virginia; John Yca- Altus Bros 128 Cottage Auburn N Y Burnell Lillian 3060 North av Chicago ger; Dare; Moore A Holllson; Geo. Gleason; Kelly Jessie Bell. Alvarados Goats 1286 N Main Decatur 111 Burns Jack 387 Balnbrldge Brooklyn & Rio; "Klshl." American Newsboys Valentine Toledo Burns Sisters Pantages Los Angeles WALDM ANN'S (Albert Blum, mgr.; agent. SAVANNAH, GA. Anderson A Anderson 829 Dearborn Chicago Burrows Lillian 3050 North av Chicago . Loew). —Clay Manly A Co., acream; Baall LIBERTY (Frank A Hubert Bandy, mgrs). Andrews A Abbott Co 8968 Morgan Bt Louis Burt Wm P A Daughter 188 W 45 N Y dp Brady, hit; Flaher A Green, good; Four Har- —Stock, to excellent attendance. Antrim Harry 1 Glenwood av Wyncote Pa Burton Sydney 136 3 av N Y ^ monlsts, pleased; Kingston, clever. 8-10, Two BIJOU (Charles W. Rex, mgr.; Wells' Cir- Apdales Circus Gayety Ottumwa 111 Burton A Burton Empire Indianapolis lndef English Dots; "Cooper"; Anderson A Evans; cuit; rehearsal Monday and Thursday 2). Apollos 104 W 40 N Y Butlers Musical 433 8 8 Phlla Mario A Trevette; Muller A Muller. Largest attendance since opening of this Arakl Troupe Sun Bros C R Buttersworth Charley 860 Treat San Francisco NEWARK.—Stock, to big business. house. 1-3, The Topping Trio, fairly: James Arberg A Wagner 611 BUNT Byrne Blllle Matinee Girl Co ARCADE (L. O. Mumford, mgr.). —Big baby- McNally, clever; The MacDonald Trio, big hit; Ardelle A Leslie 19 Broesel Rochester Byron Gleta 107 Blue Hill av Roxbury Mass show; vaudeville; pictures and HI. songs. Billy Davis, excellent. 6-7, John L. Sullivan Armanis Five Orpheum Oakland OLYMPIC PARK (James Beldon. mgr.).— A Jake Kllraln, tremendous drawing card: Armstrong A Verne Royal Wellington N Z Aborn Opera Co., In "The Red Mill." to large Max Fields, very good; Mazle Martell, scored; Arthur Mae 16 Unity PI Boston houses. On the open-air stage: Olive Swan Germer's Living Models, hit. 8-10. Anna A Mules; Kendall Bros.; The Tcrnellos; Cur- Gould; Rome A Ferguson; Fred Griffith; The tin A Wilson; Du Frates; good show. LaCrolx. Cahill and Woodbury HILLSIDE PARK (W. F. Thaller, mgr.).— NOTE: BIJou will close the middle of July Comedy In Song. Lucille Mulhall ft Wild West Show; Fred for a few weeks. will The house undergo a Asaki Brothers Playing the United Time. Owens airship flights; James A Davis; Louise few changes, opening again latter part of Permanent Address, 316 W. 104th St., Edwards A Animals; Ed. Holden & Don- August. R. M. ARTHUR. Direction PAT CASEY. keys; De Espeys Family; Great Calvert; Bar- New York. ters Wild Animals. SEATTLE, Asplnall Nan J Falls CRy Neb ELECTRIC PARK (C A. Dunlap, mgr.).— WASH. Atkinson Harry 21 E 20 N Y Cahill 306-7 Brooklyn PANTAGES (Alex. Pantages. mgr.; agent, Wm Stock, good business. Wild West show, with Atlantis A Flsk 2611 1 av Billings Mont Campbell Al 3731 Bway N Y direct; rehearsal Monday 11). 2'j. Mlda Kemp and Cowboys and Girls; "Calo" —Week Atwood Warren 111 31 N Y Canfleld Al Wise Guy Co Frank McCrea Co., clever; Tonnelly Bur- W Cody Family; Little Miss Thoma. A Atwood Vera 17 W 68 N Y Cantway Fred 6426 Woodlawn av Chicago man, fin?; Anna Jordan Co., very good; Will R JOE O'BRYAN. Austin A Klumker 8110. E Phlla Cardownle Sisters Hart, ludicrous; Fadettes, strongest headlined 426 N Liberty Alliance O Australian Four 833 48 N Y Carey A Stampe 824 48 act, at this house, for months; enthusiastic W Brooklyn ONEONTA. N. Y. reception. Carle Irving 4203 N 41 Chicago (Fred Follett. mgr.; agent. Pru- Carmen Frank 465 168 ONEONTA MOORE (Carl Reed, mgr.; direction Cort). W N Y dcntla'l; rehearsal Monday and Thursday 1). Baader La Valle Trio 830 N Christiana Chic Carmen Beatrice 72 Cedar Brooklyn 23. Felix Club, In "A Night Off," poor enter- 1-3. Danle A Morganl, ordinary; Osceola A Baehen A Desmond 1347 N 11 Philadelphia Carroll Nettle Troupe Barnum Bailey tainment good house; 26-28. Blanche Ring, In A C R Cyouse, fair. Week 5, Phil Mayer's stock, Baker Elsie 1914 Newport av Chicago Carrollton A Van 6433 MonteVlsta Los Angeles "The Yankee Girl." pleased, full houses. 20. opened to capacity business. Baker Harry 3942 Renow W Philadelphia Carson Bros 1063 66 Brooklyn "Santiago." delighted crowded house; 30, "The De LONG. Baldwins Players Star Memphis Indef Carson A Devereaux 410 Line Evansvllle Prairie Judgment." pleased good house; 31. Boll Jack Columbia Ashland Carters Mory Garden, crowded houte. Ky The Ava Mo Baraban Troupe 1304 Fifth av N Y Casad Irvln Casad Darllngotn SEATTLE (Harry Cort, mgr.). Max Fig- A Wis PITTHBI RGH, PA. — Barber A Palmer Los Angeles lndef Casad A De Verne 313 Valley Dayton O GRAND (Harry Davis, mgr.). —Stock. man's final week, "The Marriage of Kitty," drawing well. Barnes & Robinson Los Angeles Casburn A Murphy Wichita Kan FAMILY (John P. Harris, mgr.; agent, Mur- Barron 2002 Fifth av Case Paul 31 Clark LOIS (Duncan Inverarlty, mgr.). — "The Geo N Y 8 Chicago ganstern). —Boyd's Marionettes, hit; Watts A Wo- Barry Black 1623 Falrmount av Phlla Casey Franklin ir.an's Power." stock; well patronized. A A Smith 124 Allston Mass Reese, very good; Saunders A Cameron, ap- Bartell A Garfield 3699 E 63 Cleveland Casmus A La Mar Box 347 Montgomery Ala plause; Dixie De Vere. scored; Al. S. Wilson, ARCHIMEDES. Bartlett Harmon A Ernglf 363 W 66 N Y Caulfield A Driver Normandle Hotel N Y I encores. Barto A Clark 2221 E Cumberland Phlla Celest 74 Grove Rd Clapham Pk London (Abo Cohen, mgr. pic- LIBERTY ).—Motion WASHINGTON, D. C. Bates A Neville 67 Gregory New Haven Chameroys 1449 41 Brooklyn tures. COLUMBIA (E. Berger, mgr. ).— Stock. Baum Will H A Co 97 Wolcott New Haven Chantrell A Schuyler 319 Prospect av Bklyn NIXON. -Lyman Ho\vi< Pictures; largo au- Bauman A Ralph 360 Howard av New Haven Chapln Benjamin 666 W 136 New York diences. M. S. KAI'L. IlKLASCO (W. S. Taylor, mgr. ).—Stock. NATIONAL (W. H. Rapley. mgr. ).—Aborn Baxter Sidney A Co 1722 48 av Melrose Cal Chapman Bisters 1639 Mllburn Indianapolis opera Co., capacity houses. Beaman Fred J Hudson Heights N J Chase Dave 90 Birch Lynn Mass PITTS FIELD, MASS. CASINO (A. C. Mayer, mgr.; agent. Mor- Be Ano Duo 8422 Charlton Chicago Chase Carma 3616 So Halstead Chicago Beardsley Sisters Union Hotel Chicago Chatham Sisters SOS Grant Pittsburg !». Wheeler A Downle shows: rail all day, Vls; rehearsal Monday 10). — Rutan's Song av 318 business good. Birds and the Monarch Comedy Four, hits; Bees Two 608 Bryant N Y Cheers A Jones W 69 N Y Musical 62 Springfield av J Rsy 107 Spruce Itlngllng Bros., July 5. O'Hoyle & Brazil, applause; Belle Dixon, hon- Behren Newark N Chubb Scranton Pa Bell Arthur 488 12 av Newark J Church City Four 1282 Decatur EMPIRE (J. II. Tebbetts. mgr.; agent. I'. ors; Ed. A Rolla White, encores; Goyt Trio, H N Brooklyn Bell Boys Trio Majestic Kalamazoo Clalrmont Josephine A Co 163 131 N Y B. O. ; rehearsal Monday and Thursday nt 101. clever. 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BLAMPHIN and HEHR The Chawiiw Swigs tf Viirfcvtllc Job sale WIGGINS FARM Apply to THE OHADWIOK TRIO GAVIN -PLATT Stuart Barnes BARRY «d WOLFORD THE PEACHES Home on the Hill for the 8ummer. Next Seaaon, JAMBS B. PLUNKBTT. Manager GEO. WOLFORD BARRT. Buccoaaor Leaving today on the S. S. Philadelphia, Presenting "TRAVBLINO A LA CART" to Barry A Wolford. New line of gooda from for Southampton. Eng.. opening at the Pal- «BO. WOLPORD BARRT. the aame manufacturers. 8 Hawthorne Are.. ace, Blackpool. June 19th. (No 7 Hawthorne Ave., Cllftoa. N. J.) Clifton. N. J. Thanks to all friends for your telegrams JAMES E. PLUNKBTT. Mgr. 8ales Dopt and letters wishing us a pleasant voyage, for they were much appreciated. Notice that Bob Albright beat us to It a week. Well, good ltnzk to you, Bobert HARRY L. WEBB Good bye. "Griff. Now that your life Is Direction AIL T. Wilton. saved, hurry up and come on over. You will no doubt be resting yourself at the Conti- Sam J. Curtis nental while reading this In Frisco. Tell To Managers them all hello for us. We wish to warn all against a French Quartet We thought we had some novel Ideas in And Co. advertising, that la working under our name. Address all but the Kline Bros. & Brennen communications for the original slipped a good one over on us at the Forsyth, In the original "SCHOOL ACT." Atlanta. last week, by papering our dressing All music arranged by Ooo. Botaford. room with three-sheets, two-sheets and bed- JOHNNIE Next Week (June 13), Young's Pier. Atlantic CADETS DE sheets. Even carpeting the floor with them. City. GASCOGNE Hats off to you all. Week June 19. Brighton Beach Music Hall. to our agent Foreign address: No. 6 Green St.. Leicester Sq.. London, W., Bug. PAT CASEY Very Goodbuyly Tours. •THOSE THRBB BOT8." Marshall P. Wilder COLEMAN ATLANTIC CITY, If. J. VnRDON, PERRY and Bell 'Phone lt«. W1LKR The original Scotch lad with a somewhat 'Tar n artaan if all casiea."-Siaw. different monologue, singing hla own songs. First time In this country. JOCK A big hit In San Francisco. CBAS. F. SEMON Keep Ter Bye aa Johaale. "THE NARROW FELLER" McKAY CHARLES ANEARN Scttch Comic to N« H E R A N at M Working Freeport with Carl Henry. Fishing for Asent. PAT CASBY Blow-fish. Eddie Correlll. please write If you want a Job. Wire. Com. VARIBTT. THE IBTt ORIGINAL WILL LACEY CYCLING COMEDIAN "LISTEN TO ME" ason Heeler Some people claim thai "TIE '» there never lived in the his- RACING HAN" HARRY FOX tory of the world as wlic PAT OAbBT, Agent AND men as have been produced Direction Mas Hart, Putnam Bldg.. N. T. C. In the past century. There wore lust as wise men and great men 1900 years ago Millership The only difference is. the Sisters man of today does every- A thing quick, and lives a N short life, while the man of Direction, PAT CASEY the ancient past, did every- D thing much slower and lived much longer. PCI. ADO.. 1510 N. CAPITAL IT., Carlton u WASHINGTON The Fellow That Waltzes and a »- Sings on One Wheel a o "Z - o is CATES Sisters * r. WORLD'S QREATB8T AND o M MOST MERITO- .z o « 9 B? aa c RIOUS MUSICAL ACT. Piiity Sittrs n' Queers * 2 C Et c at _ $1000 CERTIFICATE SAYS SO £a ja a J* » 8t * A HOT SCOTCH JULIAN Sail for Australia. Sept. 7th, 1911 u a on M « We are anxious to see this o ~o ea 2.Ha c &; "Editorial Contest" take place. *« HAVE YOUR CARD I ia M m Put up a little DYER C x C coin so as to A LAUGH A SECOND VARIETY Direction. ALBEE. WEBER A EVANS make it more interesting. When answering advertisement* MntfJy mention VARIETY. Vol. XXIII. No. 2. JUNE 17, 1911. PRICE TEN CENTS FAY TEMPLETON LISTENING.*.* ENGLISH CIRCUIT BANKRUPT. SHUBERT SHOWS-THEATRES Pittsburg, June 14. (Special Cable to Vahmtt,) Fay Templeton, in private life Mrs. London, June 14. Patterson, the wife of one of this The United Counties Theatres Co., LESS PLENTIFUL NEXT SEASON city's wealthiest citizens, has indi- controlling five or six houses of the cated a desire to return to the foot- smaller variety, has gone Into bank- Retrenchment Will Take Place In the 4t Legitimate lights. She has recently been the ruptcy, with a deficit of $40,000. recipient of many flattering offers Opposition" Lines. Shuberts Said to Have from New York managers, among LONDON'S FUNNY, THEATRICALLY Lost $500,000 the Past Season; them Lew Fields and George W. Led- (Special Cable to Varibtt*.) erer. Mr. Fields has made Miss Tem- London, June 14. Charles Frohman, $300,000. pleton a tempting offer to create the Whether it is the Coronation or stellar role in "The Wife Hunters" what it is, the present situation is the Next season in the legitimate field ger were also fortunate, breaking or, if that doesn't meet with her ap- strangest that has ever struck the will find less Shubert productions than above the even mark on the produc- proval, to have a piece specially London theatrical market. were so conspicuous the season passed. tion end, as a firm. written for her. Miss Templeton has A peculiar mixture of depression With the lessening, the Shuberts will After Belasco, H. W. Savage is look- promised to give the matter imme- and boom prevails which is hard to reduce the number of theatres direct- ed upon as the manager who drew diate consideration. account for. The Opera is doing big ly operated by them throughout the down the most profit, with Cohan & It is more than likely, however, business, as are also some of the halls, country. Some of these theatres may Harris following, the latter firm be- that if she returns to the stage she while others are drawing absolutely be had for almost any theatrical pur- ing placed ahead even of Lederer & will appear under the management nothing. pose, it is said. Frazee, who derived great profits from of George W. Lederer, for whose Americans have been paying ridic- "Mme. Sherry." A. H. Woods, arriv- ulous With the smoothing out of "The managerial sagacity she has always prices for seats at the Opera. ing next in the order of winners, also Open Door" situation by the country entertained the utmost confidence. To participated to the extent one-third managers contained within the move- of her intimates Miss Templeton has KELLY AND GENEE REPEAT. in the "Mme. Sherry" proceeds. (Special ment speaking for themselves (and confided that her long-standing Cable to Variety.) These winners, with the exception declaring for a free field), the Shu- friendship for Mr. Lederer would de- London, June 14. of Col. Savage, are Klaw & Erlanger berts are relieved of the necessity for mand that he be given the first op- Uenee was a tremendous success, adherents. Other "K. E." managers, providing the countryside with attrac- & portunity to engage her. reopening at the Coliseum. It is who made some money, were Daniel reported that she will in tions. It is a relief to the Shuberts dance opera Frohman and Joe Weber (mostly by in in the to be relieved of this load, according TWO ENGLISH FLOPS. London near future. his road "Climax" companies), though Walter to the Broadway producers, who say, (Special Cable to Variety^) C. Kelly, "The Virginia neither made enough to brag about. London, June 14. Judge," repeated his former big suc- that if the Shuberts had kept away Of the Shubert end, other from "The Open Door" movement a than Col. "Half a Crown," produced at the cess at the Palace, when reappearing Savage, Liebler & Co., Daniel V. Ar- year ago, they would have had more Royality, registered a frost. Monday. thur and William A. Brady more than peace of mind and much more money. "Lady Patricia" will shortly be broke even, Liebler & Co. being about withdrawn from the Haymarket. 2*6 FOOT MIDGET-ARTIST. The Shuberts are reported to have the largest of the smaller winners. (Special Cable to Variktt,.) lost $600,000 in theatrical productions Lew Fields (Shubert), probably found ELLA WHEELEIt WILCOX. London, June 14. the season past. Their nearest com- that his books just about tipped the If the vaudeville managers send out Princess Victoria, an extraordinary petitor in the race for the bottom balancing scales, Wagenhals & Kerap- a call for Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Hal midget artist, has arrived from Aus- rung of the producing ladder is said ner, somewhat "independent" did Reid will answer present for the poet- tralia. She is two and one-half feet to have been Charles Frohman, with quite well under the circumstances. ess of Park Row. Mr. Reid has the tall, and plays a regulation size grand his bank account depleted about Of the big producing managers of direction of Miss Wilcox for vaude- piano. $300,000, through not having picked the season, William Harris, a K. & E. ville. The love forlorn would like to 'em right. Mr. Frohman placed his man, has a large sized deficit, kept try the game Laura Jean Libbey play- DRESS OF GOLD. attractions on the Klaw & Erlanger company on the Shubert side by John ed in. (Special Cable to Vaiuktv. > time. Corf (in the novice class). No figure has been set. Nor has an Paris. June 14. Another Klaw & Erlanger producer engagement been settled upon. Hut Ida Rubinstein will appear shortly with a wrong balance is said to be revival of "\vaxu." it looks as though Miss Wilcox might in a ballet at Coveut (iarden, Loudon, Charles Dillingham, about $100,000 1'nder the direction of Daniel V. yet inform the young women of playing the role of an Indian goddess away from the even mark on the sea- Arthur, DeWolf Hopper is to make Brooklyn what the wild waves are It is possible that she will be almost son. an elaborate revival of "Wang" next saying down around Brighton nude, though covered with gold. to gather season, The producing manager employing as many of the orig- Pop*' Leo XII. in ivj t. during a in hold them inal cast as the most shekels and may be available. .1 \l» FEATURE AT FIFTH AVENUE. fete, had a child covered with gold D«'lla clear against any deficit is reported Fox will inevitably be called For the week of June 116 at the lent* from head t<» toot, to imperson- to have been David Belasco, with upon again to play the part she Fifth Avenue, Hob Irwin has engaged ate Jesus, but the pores ot the skin probably tucked away as the created in $300,000 the Cheever Coodwin- the Japanese operatic st.ir. Sumikao heiug (herein entirely < losed, the lit- result of his labors. Klaw & Erlan- Woolson Morse oi>era. Takao. tle ho> died in terrihle pain VARIETY LOUIS MANN WITH W. A L. VIENNESE OPERATIC REP. BILLY GASTON IS SORRY. MISS LEVEY AT $1,600. Tuesday Louis Mann engaged him- Paris, June 6. Billy Gaston Is troubled. He claims Upon Ethel Levey leaving the cast self to star under the management of > fter opening with one perform- that he is anxious to make amends of the "Gaby" travesty at the Folies Werba & Luescher, adding one more ance of a French work, as a compli- for attacking Ralph Herz on the street Bergere, July 1, she expects to travel attraction to that young Arm's many ment, the special troupe from Vienna late one night. Gaston says a lot to Shea's, Buffalo, to play there for for next season. The negotiations commenced its season at the Theatre of busybodies had filled him with un- the week of July 3 in vaudeville. were carried on by Louis F. Werba du Vaudeville, Paris, June 4, with truthful yarns. Furthermore, he de- July 10 Miss Levey will appear (or her and Mr. Mann. xount of Luxembourg," libretto of clared, it was not 3 a. m. when the second and last week over here at Wednesday morning Mark A. Lues- Wilner and Bodancky, music by Franz affair occurred, but 1.30 a. m. At Hammersteln's. For each engage- cher sailed on the Mauretanla. He Lehar. least that Is the hour, to the best of ment she will receive $1,500. M. S. will be away about five weeks. Bob The work, also a big draw at Daly's, his recollection, as he wishes it to go Bentham is the agent. Smith traveled with Mr. Luescher in- London, met with great success. Mile. on record that he was "soused"at the Grace La Rue will step Into the stead of Harry Smith, who had in- Gunther as Angele, Mme. Kartoush as time, and is now heartily ashamed of Folies show as the successor to Miss tended to leave. Juliette, Herr Storm, and Herr Tau- the entire occurrence. Levey, who must sail the week follow- On the same boat was Alice Lloyd, tenhayn (the latter as Brissard) Mr. Gaston admits all this and ing the Hammerstein engagement in another of Werba ft Luescher's stars. scored. wishes to announce it publicly. order to open at the Alhambra, Lon- Miss Lloyd is on a vacation, and will All the successful Viennese operas don, July 31. return about Sept. 1, perhaps appear- of the past few years will be given by Jeanette Denarber, the soubret of CHICAGO'S CENSOR. ing a few weeks in the middle west- the troupe, in German, during their NEW the Folies Cabaret performance, has Chicago, June 14. ern vaudeville houses, before opening stay in Paris. had her engagement there prolonged J. O'Connor was ap- as the stellar attraction of a. produc- A synopsis in French of the differ- Sergeant W. for four weeks. pointed theatrical censor for the po- tion. Werba ft Luescher have bound ent scenes, thrown on a screen by a Mile. Simone De Beryl, also in the lice department this week. The an- themselves to find one for Miss Lloyd moving picture lantern (as the Folies Cabaret show since the opening of the nouncement came as a surprise. It by Jan. 1, next. Bergere has been doing with its revue house, has been extended for a month. was expected that Chief McWeeny During the week Werba ft Lues- this year) enables the public not fa- The Marlnelli agency has placed Mile. would appoint his brother, Sergeant cher were considering an option upon miliar with German to follow the De Beryl with Martin Beck's Orpheum latter so the services of Kitty Gorton for next story of each operette. Patrick McWeeny. The was Road Show for next season. position he had already season. Although reported to have In spite of the hot weather the the- certain of the presented the Chief with his views engaged with A. H. Woods, it seems atre is playing to capacity nightly. DIED IN CHILD BIRTH. of the Chicago stage and his ideas of Miss Gordon is on the market. Up San Francisco, June 14. to Wednesday there had been no rush HOPE BOOTH TO MARRT. reform. Nellie Montgomery, formerly the O'Connor was in the vehicle de- by managers toward her, although Chicago, Jane 14. soubret of the Fisher Musical Comedy partment when appointed. For the the Shuberts were also mentioned as Hope Booth will soon marry Hon. Company in this city, and who later few weeks, he will have the bene- having her in mind. Lawrence E. Tlnsdale, a wealthy Al- next married Fisher's son, died last Thurs- fit of retiring censor's knowledge The conflicting reports over engage- berta ranchman, according to advices the day in Los Angeles, while giving birth his duties. This is con- ment of stars extended to the an- from Northern Canada. regarding to a child. sufficient prepare him for nounced contract Lillian Russell was Miss Booth has just completed a trip sidered to the new position. said to have signed with the W ft L over the Sullivan-Considine circuit FILLING "QUAKER GIRL** CAST. firm. Miss Russell is reported as with her "Little Blonde Lady" sketch. The Kaufman Sisters (Reba and having said she entered into a verbal SCORE BY VICTOR HERBERT. Inez) booked by William Harris when agreement to the effect that if the Victor Herbert will write the music he was in Europe lately, will go into firm shows the her an acceptable piece for "The Girl and the Canary," the production of "The Quaker Girl," for next season, will in which show she go out it. new piece in which Lina Abarbanell is Mr. Harris and Frank Mc- Werba Kee will present 6 Luescher claim a positive to be starred late next season under next season. contract with Miss Russell. Lucy Weston has been chosen to the direction of Woods, Frazee ft Led- take the title role. erer. The book of the piece is by HILIiIARD EN "THE MOON.*' Mme. Maurel, wife of the famous Vic- Robert Hilliard will open again in tor Maurel. Mme. Maurel Is the au- DREW'S SHOW NAMED. the fall in Fool "A There Was," play- thoress of "The Marriage of Kitty," The name of the new piece with ing in the west until which December, when and writes for the stage under the John Drew will open at the Em- he will present a new play entitled pire in September, is name of Fred, de Bressac. "A Single Man." "The Seventh Moon." STARRING LEADING LIONEL WALSH CHANGING. MAN. DEPENDING ON OLD SOL. As announced in Variety; some time Chicago, June 14. Boston, June 14. ago, Wagenhals & Kemper will pro- Julian Eltinge and "The Fas- "Dr. De Luxe" did not close Satur- When duce a new drama next season. It cinating take their York day, as announced. Jos. M. Gaites, Widow" New is Dy Edward Sheldon, author of "The the season, manager of the show, and Ralph Herz, plunge at the opening of Boss" and "Salvation Nell." Lee Ba- will a part of the per- the star, have formed a pool, banking Lionel Walsh be ker, late leading man of the New the- formance. against Old Sol Sun. atre, is to be starred in it. Mr. is at present a member When Sol turns on the weather in Walsh of the Bayes-Norworth production at heated streaks, "Dr. De Luxe" will the Chicago Opera House. hie away. Until then the Doctor will JEANNE CRANE. hold official office hours daily at the In "The Pink Lady." Colonial. HOT WEATHER BEATS TRIXIE. GEORGIA CAINE IN "BOY BLUE.** Chicago, June 14. BAKRYMOKE St. Louis, June 14. TO SHARE HONORS. Georgia Caine will appear In the Vaudeville and the hot weather Chicago, June 14. titular role of "Boy Blue," to be pre- combined to cause Trixie Frlganza to John Barrymore will start next sented at Delmar Garden, June 25. retire to her Long Island home for season as co-star with Thomas Wise Henry W. Savage will send the play the summer. After two weeks in in "Uncle Sam," the new play by Anna on tour next season, with Miss Caine. vaudeville, closing at the Majestic last Caldwell. Miss Caldwell is at present T. W. Thomas adapted the piece from Saturday, Miss Trixie thought her working on "The Life of the Party," the German. health should come first. Intended for Mr. Barrymore some will not be Manager Dan S. Fishell believes It Miss Frlganza again time during next season. will prove a big winner. seen upon the stage until opening as Mr. Fishell says this Is the first of the star in Harry Askin's "Sweetest, MELVILLE GOING WEST. several premiers planned for the Del- Girl in Paris," for next season's tour. first for Chicago, June 14. mar season. Miss Caine is here re- It will be the opportunity Melville Ellis billed to appear at the hearsing "Peggy From Paris." She Miss Frlganza to have a starring tour Majestic this week failed to appear, will appear in it the first week of her all to herself. owing to a booking at the Orpheum. engagement, commencing this, Sun- San Francisco, June Bernard and day, night. GRACTE STARTS JULY 10. Dorothy Granville replaced Ellis, who Grace Van Studdiford will start her passed through the city en route to the Sum Stern sailed Tuesday, to open summer vaudeville trip July 10, at the JULIET? The clever mimic appearing Coast. at the Music Hall. at the Brig! Oxford. London, June 26. Brighton Beach Theatre (Brighton Beach) this week. VARIETY K-P MATTER UP AGAIN. DANCERS SCRAPPING AGAIN. GIBBONS CIRCUIT IN ENGLAND Portland, Me., June 14. (Special Cable to Variety.) To-morrow (Thursday) before London, June 14. Judge Bird will come up the matter Pavlowa and Mordkin are at It TAKEN OVER BY OSWALD STOLL of the Keith-Proctor corporation. The again, at the Palace, and are once previous hearing had been closed. more dancing separately. Deal Reported as Practically Certain. Will Give Stoll While decision was awaited, the pre- Alfred Butt, in a speech, explained siding justice died, without having to the Palace audience he had done all In London, Four or Five in Twelve Houses with handed down an opinion. that he could to bring the couple to- the Provinces. Stoll Stronger than Before. The action was brought on behalf gether. The split was temporarily of B. F. Keith to oppose the applica- fixed up to-day when another woman (Special Cable to Varibtt.) from Marie herself, It must be ac- tion of F. F. Proctor, his partner In arrived from Russia to replace Pav- London, June 14. cepted. the company, for the appointment of lowa. The moment she set eyes on It is practically certain that Oswald The dailies gave Marie considerable a receiver for the corporation, which ler proposed substitute Pavlowa be- Stoll will take over the Gibbons Cir- space. Unfortunately the American controls several theatres in New York. came amenable to reason. cuit. Reports to this effect have been Music Hall has closed for the season, The hearing before Judge Bird will floating about of late. and it looks as though she will not determine whether the entire matter Pavlowa and Mordkin are booked That Gibbons was In financial diffi- be able to convert the publicity into Is to be reopened and reargued, or for America next season. Max Ra- culties has been often rumored, and currency. whether the court will permit the tes- blnoff Is arranging a farewell tour it was only a question of time before Story & Ader are representing Miss timony previously given to be sub- for them. He Is now abroad. The he would be forced to make an alli- Clark In her divorce suit. mitted to It. Russian dancers are to appear in a ance of some sort. All the New York attorneys appear- Russian musical festival at Madison There are ten halls booked from Banks Winter and his daughter, ing In the case are expected here. Square Garden, Oct. 16-18. They will the Gibbons office at present, all lo- Winona, will take a vacation in Eu- Maurice Goodman, counsel to Mr. appear In connection with a concert cated in London. These will go to rope this summer. Keith, arrived to-day. to be rendered at the Garden by the Stoll in the Gibbons deal. They are: Balalaika Orchestra under the direc- Empress, Brixton; Palace, Camber- tion of W. W. Andreeff. The orches- well; Grand, Clapham; Empire, Croy- tra returns to this country In Octo- don; Palace, Hammersmith; Empire, ber, to follow up the brief, experi- Holborn; Hippodrome, Ilford; Em- mental tour of last season with an pire, Islington; Empire, Kllburn; Hip- extended tour. podrome, Lewlsham, and the Pal- Pavlowa and Mordkin carried ladium. In one or two instances (In- ninety-two dancers last season, bat cluding the Palladium) the houses are will have one hundred and fourteen owned by separate companies, but all with them next fall. Last year they have been controlled direct from the presented two ballet**, while this com- Gibbons offices. ing season a new repertoire of five It Is likely that two, and perhaps "ocular operas" are to be presented three, halls will be forced to take on under the contract. another policy. Stoll has a hall in Croydon (Hippo- J. K. HACKETT FIGURING. drome) as has Gibbons (Empire), only A flirtation between James K. a square or two apart. Stoll's Hack- Hackett and vaudeville is now being ney Empire and Gibbons' Empire, Is- .carried on. It looks as though Mr. lington, are within barring distance, Hackett will fall for the enchantress, while Hammersmith (Gibbons) and at least for a week or two this sum- Shepherd's Bush (Stoll) are very close mer. It Is quite some time since to the two-mile limit. James K. has been seen by the The taking over of the Gibbons varletygoers. Halls will make Stoll a strong fac- tor in any competitive struggle that KERNAN'S SON ACTING. may arise, giving him about twelve Baltimore, June 14. weeks In London, with four or five in Joe Kernan, son of James Kernan, the provinces. owner of the Maryland theatre, Ker- The taking over of the Gibbons Cir- nan's hotel and the Auditorium of this cuit, together with the several new city, Is appearing at the Victoria this houses that Mr. Stoll has planned (one week, with Edna Hill. or two already building) will place They appear in a pretty good sing- him In a stronger position than when ing, dancing and talking specialty. he directed the Moss-Stoll Interests. SEASON'S FIRST OPENINGS. Montreal. June 14. A LOBSTER SUPPER "DARE." The first openings of the regular Chicago, June 14. vaudeville season on the "big time" Marie Clark, known to about every will be In the houses of the Canadian professional who has ever visited BERT LEVY. Circuit. Chicago has at last divulged her real The Famous Artlit Entertainer. Clark Brown, general manager, has Retained at Hammerateln'i for a second week name, at the same time telling a few announced that the Montreal house things about her Inside life. starts Auk. 7: Ottawa and Hamilton This week the singer commenced DAZIE ON THE ROOF. ATTRACTION ON THE COAST. will follow with Aug. 14. Until the suit for divorce against her husband, Dazie will appear at Hammersteln's San Francisco, June 11. reopening dates stock will hold forth George McKillop, a Board of Trade at Montreal and Hamilton. July 3, if there is no interference by Oakland has been turned upside operator here, alleging that private the Shuberts, who have the dancer down with a new attraction at the Or- detectives In her employ discovered 8-C FRISCO HEADQUARTERS. under contract. pheum there, called "The Perfect that George was not exactly true. San Francisco, June 14. Girl." In an Interview with a daily paper As the result of a decision on the Two officers from the east have been Marie intimated she landed George's part of the Sulllvan-Consldlne Circuit, ENGAGEMENTS ON AND OFF. received for the turn. The Shuberts number when he picked out yellow this week, their headquarters will be Chicago, June 14. wired an offer for the Winter Garden, neckties, blue underwear and blue located In this city. New York, it is reported, and F. Zeig- striped hose. The engagement of Louise Dresser The pivotal sanctum has been at feld, Jr.. is said to have made a prop- Marie also let the cat out of the as headllner at the Majestic next week Seattle, which will become a branch osition at $500 weekly for twenty bag when announcing she married is on; that of Carter De Haven's is office. The S-C interests have main- weeks. McKillop as the result of a "dare" off. Miss Dresser replaces Mr. De tained a branch agency here. at a lobster supper. While known Haven at the top of the bill. She to do eccentric things, it was never will play a couple of weeks In vaude- Caselll's Dogs did not open at Ham- Hugo Morris ranched the main expected that the auburn haired warb- ville around New York during the mersteln's Monday. It was found the highway Tuosday. having spent three ler would marry on a dare, but coming summer. roof stage was too small. weeks looking London over. VARIETY AN ALL-GOING-OUT CASE. WAITING FOR HAPPENINGS. A COUPLE OF LIBEL SUITS Chicago, June 14. Seattle, June 14. Since the announcement that Jake There la a feeling of unrest among AOOREOATINO HALF MILLION Sternad had returned to his chosen the smaller theatres in this section. profession, his friends have been ex- Several managers seem to believe that congratula- trouble between vaudeville acts and Harry Mountford Wants $250,000 for Defamation of tending the glad hand of tions and Jake has persistently claimed the theatres may follow the an- Character, and Is Asked to Give up $300,000 that the Fourth of July fizzle was an nounced date for the closing of the for the Same Reason. Betting: exceptional case. White Rat books against promiscuous Even Money on the PIeld. For about four days It looked as applications from all performers to though Jake had the right dope, for become members. Ninety days were Tuesday was vaudeville's big day wants $125,000 actual damages, and immediately after incorporating with given a another for this open door period. It this week. Anyone looking for $125,000 exemplary damages, Richard Guthman, a wealthy transfer libel suit could have one by hang- besides the costs and disbursement expired June 14. had man of this city, Jake produced his of the action, ing around Times Square. which will include (If carnival company and tent show, and The managers say that if any trou- the oase is ever tried) the charge for In the morning Harry Mountford everything looked rosy for the former ble arises it will probably be from printing the sued the vaudeville managers for pretty booklet containing agent. The carnival company reached Chicago westward. They anticipate the summons $250,000. In the afternoon the man- and complaint Decatur and went on to Peoria. Ar- the White Rats organization may de- agers sued him right back, but made A clerk from Mountford's attor-* riving in Peoria Jake was met by de- mand of its members not to appear their claim $300,000. It was said ney's office stated his firm appeared tectives who escorted him back to Dec- on a program not containing all that the managers agreed if Mr. for Mr. Mountford as an individual atur on a charge of passing bad checks. White Rats. This would virtually Mountford would pay oyer the three in the action, and did not appear on Jake remained in Decatur over night amount to an order to strike, if non- hundred thou they (the managers) behalf of the White Rats. Asked at the expense of the authorities and members of the White Rats were on would consent that judgment be taken who would have to pay getting the was released the next day. a bill. The latter condition is ex- against them for the two hun and flf summons and complaint out in book Sternad thought Guthman had made tremely likely in any house. thou. * form, the clerk replied he supposed sufficient deposits to cover his check Circuits now playing vaudeville in Mr. Mountford this section are the The first action was funny enough, would. book, but Guthman, failing to see any- Orpheum, Sulli- van-Considlne but the second made the present dif- The defendants in the Mountford tmng come in, had neglected the bank and Pantages. The Orpheum Circuit ferences between the actors and the libel action are Vaudeville Managers' account, making it hard for Jake to is "big time." Trouble there is managers seem like a traresty. When Protective Association, Edward F. continue. not expected. If any strikes occur out this the news of the liberal libel suits Albee, Marcus Loew, Percy O. Wil- Jake's carnival company is playing way, they will probably floated down to "the street/' book liams, John W. Considine, Maurice South Chicago this week; Guthman is happen on the S-C or Pantages Circuit. was made on the result between Goodman, Charles E. Bray, Clark attending strictly to the transfer bus- The Orpheum laughs, with odds at evens on the Brown, Chris O. Brown, George Cas- iness. and Sullivan-Consi- tle, Harry Davis, dine Circuits are members of the field. This left no choice. Herman Fehr, Wil- Vaudeville Managers' Mr. Mountford's damage action liam Fox, William Hammerstein, Protective As- sociation. Although Alexander was told about in a summons and Benjamin F. Keith, Morris Meyerfeld, Pan- tages is listed as a complaint, neatly printed and nicely Jr., William Morris, John J. Murdock, member of that association, it is reported bound, containing about thirty pages. Alexander Pantages, Sylvester Z. Poll, about here that Pantages has never bound him- Dennis F. O'Brien and M. L. Male- Frederick F. Proctor, John Ringling. self or his theatres to it. the vinsky are his attorneys. Twenty- Samuel Scribner, Gus Sun, Walter What Vincent Silverman. attitude of the Pantages Circuit in six defendants were listed in the and Slme the case of a strike would is Mountford papers. Clerks from "All are members of this club," be not with of last known. Messrs. O'Brien A Malevinsky's offices the exception the named, were skurrylng around Broadway accused of having circulated the libel Tuesday looking for defendants- through the publication of it in The organization of colored artists Many people stopped them, asking (Variety-. In his affidavit Mr. Mount- was again approached this week to is largely join the what magazine they were selling. ford swears that "Variety White Rats Actors Union. The read by all persons interested in the- regular application From the size of the booklet, it look- blank for admit- atrical affairs tance into the ed as though worth a nickel, all made and vaudeville in the Rats was first present- United ed to up. States and Canada." A week the colored actors, but this or so ago and before and after then. was found to specifically mention The libel action rested upon an ad- Mr. Mountford caused to be printed "white males." vertisement published in three New statements by himself and others Another form of application, that York papers last week, signed by the that no one read Variety. The Man- formerly in use by the Rats to per- Vaudeville Managers' Protective As- agers Protective Association will mit membership on probation, was sociation. Mr. Mountford alleges the probably use Mr. Mountford's print- then substituted. The colored society Association was very rough in accus- ed statements regarding Variet? in- has about four hundred members. ing him of taking, stealing and con- stead of his sworn affidavit, when de- They were deliberating upon the mat- verting moneys belonging to the fending the action. ter during the week. White Rats Actors Union, calling him Wednesday morning the Orpheum LOUIS SIMON. Several members drew attention to a fraud and a faker and deceiving and Circuit headquarters in New York is Ei raged by LEW FIELDS for the principal the "probation" form, which, while misleading the members of the White comedy part In his new production. "THE it tentatively said to have cabled Martin Beck, WIFE HUNTERS." The announcement, to might tack their order Rats. Mountford also alleges in his he made later, of the female principal, now in Europe, as follows: "Big libel should upon that of the Rats, would give no complaint that the Managers' Asso- cause a stir in theatrical circles. suit started by Mountford. You not voice to its members until elected to ciation charges him and his wife with mentioned. What shall we do?" full Rat membership. This, the col- blackmail and fraud in connection Wednesday afternoon, the follow- OLD-TIMERS BOOKED. ored artists thought, was too indefi- with the affairs of the organization ing reply is reported to have arrived The United Booking Offices has se- nite a provision in the agreement to and an attempt to secure theatrical from Mr. Beck: "Must be some mis- lected four acts from the Colonial bill be entertained, if the request of the bookings for Mrs. Mountford. The take. Make them sue over again." this week, where a program of the old Rats were to be entertained at all. complaint alleges that the advertise- A summons and complaint was stars is presented, giving each act six ment charged Mountford with falsify- served Tuesday night upon the White weeks, to start in October. Ward and LEO EDWARDS ing his expense accounts and piling WITH FEIST. Rats Actors' Union of America, White Curran, Gus Williams, Will H. Fox, Monday of this week Leo up his bank account, also that he Edwards Rats Publishing Co. and Harry and James and Bonnie Thornton are entered into a contract with was purchaseable. Leo 'Mountford. The United Booking the turns booked. Feist, the music publisher, to have Through these charges, Mr. Mount- Offices was the plaintiff. Olcott, Mr. Feist place his compositions upon ford alleges that he has suffered and Gruber, Bonynge & McManus, and MANAGER DRISCOLL MARRIED. the market for one year. is suffering irreparable damage and Maurice Goodman are the attorneys Montreal, June 14. The connection caused some sur- injury, humiliation, chagrin, annoy- for the United, which asks that $300.- Manager George F. Driscoll, of the prise in the trade. Leo Edwards has ance, distress, physical and mental 000 be awarded to it. Orpheum, became the husband June been associated with his brother, Gus, suffering and that his business pro- The complaint charges that Mount- 2 of Winnifred Hart, a resident of this for many years, in fact, ever since Leo fession has been Injured. ford. in the White Rats official organ, city, and a non-professional. Mr. and evidenced his qualifications to pose as the charges, as Through alleged. stated the United Booking Offices wan Mrs. Driscoll left for England for the a composer of ultra-classical and pop- t>y the managers Mr. Mountford a nest of thieves. honeymoon. ular melodies. — — — VARIETY all good White Rats, standing in the situation, and In other ways probably care whether he has a union card or doorway of his Californian home, believing they are "using" Variety, to not—for there will be mighty few real looking at the east and the rising sun, gain their ends. vaudeville houses left open. TUETY and wondering if his wondrous work Pubnaasd WMkly tor of ten or more years ago were now The managers may think they are Vaudeville has got to go ahead, or VA1HTT rilBUSIINO GO. to be wasted, at a time when the "using" Variety,. We will allow the It will fall down like lead. Neither Timta B««ar« N«w York City actor who works does not want to managers to "use" us to such lengths the manager nor the actor should strike. as we believe It Is of benefit to vaude- overlook, that, if vaudeville does drop h Proprietor. ville or the show business. This talk back—back to the basis of the fifty- George Fuller Golden was ten or of a strike in vaudeville is bad. It cent admission price B. F. Keith CHICAGO II So. Dearborn St. more years ahead of his time. As hurts the show business, and will hurt started out with the profit to the JOHN 9. COOMHOB — the yearn have passed and are pass- the. newspapers connected with It, if a manager, and the salary to the actor I St, L«leeat«r 84. LONDON Qvn ing, good White Rats are growing to strike happens. will go back with it. As the "big W. BUCHANAN TAYLOB know that Mr. Golden was not as vis- time" may be affected, so will be the BAN FRANCISCO "*~ III Market St ionary in his ideas as the managers Then as now and always our stand "small time." One will crowd the 9. B. MeOLBLLAN long ago wanted everyone to believe. is the same—we are for Variety,. We other, on the downward grade, until don't stand for the actor, and we don't there is no distinct division. Actors PARIS <• bis, Rm Salst DldUr sincere. For any stand for the managers. are just in the SJDWABD O. KBXDBBW And Golden was We and manager both of present man who is sincere, there is excuse. standing for the welfare of the show sections will feel the depression. IT Unter tea Linden BERLIN He may be wrong, but the sincerity is business, because that welfare is the ADVBRTISBMBNTS. something. Golden wasn't wrong; he vitality of Variety.. In these times the actor and the Advertising eopy for current tea* mast was right—and he was sincere. Gold- manager should not be battling, but reech New York by I p. m. Wodaeedny. oSn en was a man who wrote from the One nnsurmoiintable difficulty with each watching himself. Advertisements by mail should be eeoompe- heart, and is can't nled by remlttsaee. heart, thought from the the actor that the actor who talked from the heart. He was not think Is hopeless. He may try and Variety Is offering its columns in SUBSCRIPTION BATBS. for self and pelf. Golden was a great try, but the cells in his brain remain order that the actor hear the Annual I« may Foreign I and good White Rat, the greatest of battened down. His mind is fixed in other side, have an understanding of Single copies, II mbU. all. Had illness not robbed him of a groove. Though he may acquire a where he stands, for the show busi- Entered es seeond*oless emitter at New York. his health, George Fuller Golden headache in attempting to have his ness Is not a trade nor a necessity, would have pointed out the right road thought leap over the barrier, the vaudeville even less the latter than Vol. XXIII. Jane 17 Mo. 2 to all the good White Rats of groove is a manacle for his brain. And the "$2 shows." Vaudeville can't America. the actor who can think, doesn't of- stand what trades have to. It takes To strike or not to strike 1b that ten enough. The actor with a mind little to drive away a profitable the question? but Rot there have been other White which may be made receptive should patronage. Rats ready made actors createa oy receive both sides of the agitation, We haven't heen able to find out — — conditions since the Golden days, al- and decide for himself. And we can People must eat and drink, even in just what is disrupting and erupting though, if asked, perhaps they but pity the blind who permit others weather. This is the vaudeville. The managers say that warm warm couldn't tell how George Fuller Gold- to order that they read only one paper, weather, but the people are not go- if there is a strike, they will lose White Rats. to prevent them knowing the other ing to the theatre. The best thing money. They also say that the actors en founded the side. the actor and manager can do is to will lose money as well. And the Is an old White Rat that people will to the the- managers add that they don't want J. C. Nugent see the go White Rat. As such, believe will be the result atre when the weather is not so warm. trouble. and a good What we and of those with intelligence and of a strike in vaudeville Is that the For If the actors refuse to play In Mr. seems will years refuse to Probably the actors are not yearn- ability to think, Nugent business take a tumble two the theatre, or the managers believe that the time has arrived can not build again. think it their theatres open for the actors ing for trouble, either, but the man- to up We keep speak. Mr. Nugent waited place blight the busi- In, tell what the agers have stated their Bide much for him to would a upon to play who can There should have been a ness, and salaries to a public think about it they may more frankly than the actors. From too long. draw down may — before him. They level not contemplated anyone perfectly satisfied. what we can glean, the actor wants hundred Nugents by be all as as Nugent did. If (either actor or manager) Just now. the actor unionized; wants all actors knew much did not wait too long, at least contained within the in vaudeville to appear on the stage by Nugent The humor to allow any- libel actions this week virtue of possessing a "union card," he waited long enough Vaudeville isn't so very healthy. If bringing of the else to take on the task that duty opposing sides in the vaude- issued by the actors. one you think It Is, recall the new pro- by the called for. ductions you have heard about for ville scrap, though humorous to the onlookers, may be the breaking point If there is a strike by the vaude- next season. You haven't heard of Doty is Impelling with some men. in the strained relations between the ville actors, only the actors who are many—or any. The managers have They see and believe In their duty. It Offices and the White working at that time can "walk out." been fighting "opposition" for several United Booking should be stronger with actors than Rats. way the break will bend That seems to us a plain proposition. years. Now they are fighting the Which ordinary mortals. Where tempera- forecasted. Those interest- And as the only actors who can lose actors. What the managers should cannot be ment Is supreme, the hardened men- either side, with any fun in money are the actors who "walk out," be doing is to look after the enter- ed on tality of the commercial world Is miss- their frames, should appreciate the the actors working when a strike Is tainment they offer to the public. ing. So we see J. C. Nugent, a good of the situation. There has called will be the only actors to lose comedy White Rat, at last seeing his duty. been a lot of noise; but It wasn't the money. That looks like another plain That same public that built up Nugent sees his whole duty; an or- thunder Monday and Tuesday that proposition to us. vaudeville can pull It down again. Let ganization that rules by right, not by kept the New York Fire Department everybody tell you, If they like, that might—that protects, establishes and on the Jump—It was the lightning. If the actors not working then B. F. Keith, Percy G. Williams, Wil- perpetuates; that Is honest, clean and should say to the actors called upon liam Morris or Martin Beck "made respected; that Is the Golden Rule, We do say that above all and every- to strike; "Go ahead and walk out. vaudeville what it is to-day." You for White Rats—for managers—for thing else, strikes or whatnot, the Here Is your salary while you loaf," need not smile If you don't want to, vaudeville! managers must look out for their then one would conclude that at least but you can take It from us that the shows next season; vaudeville Is the actors not working believed In public made vaudeville, made It pos- The managers don't enter this sub- pretty shaky. what they say they believe In, and sible and what It has been and with ject of the actor; the managers don't — also that the actors who are working the public once weaned away, show belong. They are managers, and would not lose through a strike. That us the Keith. Williams, Morris or Charles Kendall and Dorothy Dra- want to run their business to make seems to us another perfectly plain Beck who could hold vaudeville up. per, vaudeville partners, were married money. To do that, they will adopt proposition. on the stage of the Bijou. Flint, Mich., any means, take any measures In the June 9. protection of themselves as against The actors had better get right on In last week's Variety we read any threatened harm to their theatres. the Job, and the managers must. Let have been what J. C. Nugent had to say to the the actor see that something new is Smith and Campbell Hart for White Rats of America. We were Im- In witness whereof, see the man- given to vaudeville; let the manager routed in the east by Max pressed by the paragraph commen- agers who, but a short time ago. want- take enre that his theatre offers some- next season, opening in September. cing "From Kendall's grave and Gold- ed to "put Varirty-1 out of business" thing new. It had better be done by en's exile away out there where the now employing Vaiukty; as an adver- both. For if it isn't, there is more Howe Stahl In "Maggie Pepper." will sun Is going down, I hear them call- tising medium; using Varikty.'s news than nn equal chance that the man- open the season in New York at the ing M . It conjured up a vision of columns for such comment as we ager won't care whether the actor William Harris theatre (formerly George Fuller Golden, the father of think \b for the betterment of the strikes or not, and the actor won't Hackett). 8 VARIETY be owned by the organisation, use up honesty of purpose Inherent In his MR. NUGENT WANTS TO KNOW several dollars' worth of saleable ad- original Idea; also I would most cer- vertising space to advertise a debt of tainly like to see an effective organi- By J. O. NUGENT something like $2, which you know, zation for the benefit of the lower would be remitted upon receipt of and experimental class of the busi- bill ness, I and Editor "The Player": as I say It to you. The only thing proper for same? in which have worked the conditions well. also, I gave the discrepancy In market that a manager or an actor ever said What and who do you mean by your know And value or earning power as an argu- which cut me was that I did not have veiled insinuation regarding "whose In the highest class of the business, I I discriminated ment against the logic of uniting the a good act. So I went out and worked typewriter did use?" dictated the so far as they are being laborer whose wage might be $6 a for ten years on every small and me- letter in question to the stenographer for or against In the eyea of the law, to day to the artist who might receive dium circuit in America until I got of the Hotel Bingham, Philadelphia, so I would conceive it to be a duty I typewriter I If officially call- $126 a week. I avoided the obvious one. It took five years to perfect a but want to know whose do what little could extremes of perhaps one or two dol- good act, or several of them, and five you thought I used? ed upon, but I would prefer not to be lars a day and several thousands a more to convince the managers that I Who and what do you mean by your called upon, owing to the press of week. I Illustrated that by pointing had them. Now I talk to the man- reference to the managers as "my new other matters and other work, much out the uselessness of binding to- agers on the only basis that I talk to allies" T of It outside of vaudeville. gether a blade of grass and a steel the actors; the basis of an actor who To those who are Interested, I will I shall not consider it necessary to bar. has a good act and knows the value say here that I do not consider pro- do anything, however, or discuss any- You, as editor of "The Player," re- of it. testations of ordinary honesty neces- thing farther until the foregoing items ply that if you were a blade of grass, As one who will either continue to sary to the innocent, but from the are cleared up. you would be glad to be bound to a help to employ you regardless of any- editor of The Player I want a straight I know no Individuals in a matter steel bar. body's enmity or will insist on your yes or no, and proof of this insinua- of duty and at the worst, I have more respect for Mr. Mountford than for Do you mean by that to convey being dispensed with, or else cease his tion. those who praise him to his face and the Idea that you are in this case a efforts for those who will allow you What did you mean by your refer- roast him In private. I simply want laborer or an artist? If the strength this point understood. is in earning power, who but the ar- I am talking to Mr. Mountford as tist could be aught but the steel bar. Did you misunderstand or misrep- one of his employers and one who is his salary. resent? expected to contribute to I want answers to my questions as I have no especial sympathy with such. the censure of you, now so prevalent. I have not the slightest interest in I know what it is to be popular and Mr. Monntford's personal views or unpopular. To me, you are merely a opinions of me or of anything else. paid employee—and I am one of those J. C. Nugent. who contribute to your salary. I want White Rat of America. to know whether you are a good em- ployee, who can be trusted. I am not RUTH ST. DENIS ON THE ROOF. at all interested in what you think of William Hammerstein has engaged me, as it would not Influence me, so Ruth St. Denis to appear in Mr. Ham- long as you did your work faithfully, mersteln's aerial theatre during July. as long as I thought you were a com- Miss St. Denis will prepare a series petent, skillful and even diplomatic of dances with special settings Includ- man of respectable business methods. ing several Hindoos for the summer The fact that you came from Eng- visitors to the roof. land, Siberia, New York, or Oswego, or that some people praise you or some people roast you, cuts not the ARCHIE LEVY RETIRES AS AGENT. San Francisco, June 14. slightest figure with me, but if you Levy, In the busi- are merely tricky, wily, evasive and Archie booking in Francisco for twenty-six shifty, and hide behind a technical ness San years, sponge play upon words, or pusilanimous in- has thrown up the and sinuations, (which In the language of moved bag and baggage out of the the Ivory crowned means "dodging West Bank Building. the point"), then you are not a char- Things have not been coming very acter to be trusted as you have been good for Levy for some time. Trou- trusted, and you have not made the ble concerning a license and other best use of a great opportunity. LEO EDWARDS things have proven too much for him. Announces to the profession (most of whom he has the pleasure of knowing personally) and He Is now devoting his time and ener- If you are right, you would have especially singers of all descriptions. Including quartets, trios and duos, who have had the benefit of of original gies to the of his Rich- not a better friend in America than I, his knowledge combinations of harmony, that he has retired from Gus management Edwards. Inc., and will use his boot efforts and talonl to further the publications of LEO but to begin with, do not refer to my FEIST. mond theatre. part In the history of the strike of ten years ago. That Is a history in which DOROTHY ROGERS. you had no part and never can have. to represent them, I want exact and ence to "paid advertisement"? Do Dorothy Rogers, a young and hand- That was a history whose movement specific answers to the following ques- you mean that I authorized my letter some versatile leading woman, who at least was Intended upward. Your tions: or any part of it, to be used as a paid has been associated with stock and agitation will become a history of a I have a paid up card of the White advertisement for anybody, or that I first class dramatic companies, left the movement which could not but be Rat Actors' Union, dated March 31, had any knowledge of such a thing be- legitimate two years ago for musical downward, since it looks toward the 1911, signed by Junie McCree and ing done? comedy, where she met with great equalizing with something below It in W. W. Waters. It Is numbered 965 I have been urged to re-enter the success. market value, if nothing else. Thus and states that Brother J. C. Nugent, lodge room and take active part in Miss Rogers has now entered vaude- you see "every little movement has a of the White Rat Actors' Union of arriving at a more satisfactory state ville with an original farcical comedy history of its own." And do not America has paid dues up to April 1, of vaudeville affairs than exists at sketch entitled "Babies a la Carte," grin knowingly and say you never in- 1911. I have never borrowed money present. Frankly, I don't want to supported by Sully Guard, Billie Betts tended such a thing. That will hard- or transportation or any equivalent of be bothered with It. I have long con- and Carl Statzer, the latter a well- ly do now. money from the White Rat Actors' tinued and serious illness in my fam- known black face comedian. Miss That you have heard me say any- Union. ily and I have much other work to do, Rogers will be recalled as the fea- thing which remotely compares with Why do you say in capital letters and feel that I have done my bit. ture with Lasky's original company In your editorial utterances, in what you that I "OWE MONEY TO THE While no salary position has ever been "At the Waldorf." are pleased to term "strenuous at- WHITE RATS ACTORS' UNION OF offered me, I wish to annul certain The act Is a big hit at the New tacks upon managers" is a plain lie. AMERICA?" comment by stating that I would Brighton theatre this week and has What you have "contemplated," I Do you mean the money due for dues never accept a salaried or other per- received offers of considerable time have no means of knowing. More- since that date? If so, why does not manent official position In the organi- from the United Booking Offices. The over, whenever I have anything stren- your bookkeeping system notify me zation at any figure, but I have a sin- portraits of Miss Rogers and her com- uous or otherwise to say to managers, to that effect, and why do you, as cere love for George Fuller Oolden pany are on the front page of this I will say it to them, just as directly manager of the paper which is said to and would like to preserve the great Issue of Varibtt. VARIETY EASTERN ROUTE CHANGED. NO SOUTHERN TIME. $800,000 FOR PARK. THE PONGO AND LEO CASE. The Insertion of the Shubert, St. The proposed scheme to give West- Philadelphia, June 14. In an advertisement published last Paul, Into the Eastern Burlesque ern Burlesque Wheel attractions an The deal which gives the Park week by the Vaudeville Managers' Wheel's list of houses, has made a opportunity to show in Norfolk and theatre, one of the houses operated Protective Association, mention was change In next season's route for the Richmond has fallen down. The towns by F. G. Nixon-Nlrdlinger as a two-a- made of the Pongo and Leo case. Eastern attractions. The change com- held managers who were willing to day vaudeville house, to the Empire Investigation by a Variety represent- mences with the departure from Chi- guarantee the Western Wheel folk a Circuity Co. (Western Burlesque ative brought out that an appeal cago. The track of travel will be certain amount, but when a request Wheel) for its second burlesque thea- from a judgment rendered in favor of from Chicago to Milwaukee, to Min- was entered that a bond be deposited tre in this city, was confirmed in this Frank Melville against the act, had neapolis, to St. Paul, and then an open to cover the figure named, somehow city by Mr. Nixon-Nirdlinger. The been affirmed by the Appellate Term week going into Omaha. After Omaha the thing blew over. listing of the Park as a Western of the Supreme Court. comes Kansas City, then St. Louis, It was reported this week that Wheel house for next season was re- The appeal was from a judgment Louisville, Cincinnati, In that order. Charles Daniels might be appointed ported In Variety last week. given to Melville In the Municipal This reverses the travel of last season. resident manager of the lately acquir- The purchase price is given as Court for $81.25, sued for by Mel- The week's lay-off between St. Paul ed Park theatre, Philadelphia, to be 1300,000, two-thirds of which was ville, as the American Theatrical Ex- and Omaha will probably be decided renamed the Empire. Mr. Daniels paid In cash, the transaction being be- change, to recover the difference be- upon this week. It Is partially made formerly managed the Casino, Brook- tween the Nixon ft Zimmerman tween the amount Pongo and Leo necessary through the Eastern Wheel lyn, for the Empire Circuit Co. Amusement Company and the Empire collected from a fair, $200, for a requiring an even number of weeks on Circuit Co. The Park is scheduled to week's engagement, and the amount open with burlesque about Aug. 1. act had contracted play for its route to alternate with a new at- BAKER AND CONNORS JOIN. the to traction weekly between the two East- It is likely that Colonel Sam M. Daw- Melville for that week, $118.76. Bert Baker, late of the Marie Ca- ern houses, each, in Chicago, Boston son, manager of the Empire Circuit's No written opinion was given by hlll show, and Jimmie Connors, of the and Philadelphia. With the present other house here, Trocadero, will be the Appellate Term, which simply af- a "Rentz-Santley" burlesque company, complement of thirty-five houses and the manager of the Park. The latter firmed the judgment. will put on an act together for a the same number of shows on the house is splendidly situated at Broad At the offices of O'Brien ft Male- vaudeville showing next week. Eastern, the alternation could not be street and Fairmount avenue. It is vinsky, M. L. Malevinsky stated to a made. a beautiful theatre, fully equipped Variety: representative that he did J. N. Cooke, formerly manager of SECURES ROCK TO STAGE. with a large stage, balcony and gal- not consider the affirmation of the the Majestic, St. Paul, who secured Frank Wlesberg, of "The Star and lery. Everything from first class at- judgment any true test of the pro- the Shubert for the Eastern Wheel Garter Show," on the Eastern Burles- tractions at $1.50 to moving pictures visions embodied in the Employment shows, will also manage that house. que Wheel, has secured William Rock, at five cents has been given in the Agency Law. The smallness of the other It is to open with the regular Wheel under a special arrangement, to stage Park. amount involved, together with season. the production Mr. Wlesberg will The deal for the theatre has been matters connected with the trial of At the Columbia Amusement Com- present next season. hanging fire for a long time and re- the case in the lower court, said Mr. pany's offices this week it was said sulted from negotiations between the Malevinsky, precluded the higher was full, and that no two firms for a plot of ground in court probably from giving the ap- that the Wheel WASHINGTON SITE SECURED. more houses would be accepted nor West Philadelphia upon which the peal the special consideration that A site has been purchased in Wash- would the open week in the West be Empire Company intended to build a might have been wished for. ington by the Empire Circuit Co. burlesque It filled in. house. is reported that Maurice Goodman, attorney for the Season after next the Western Wheel the Nixon & Zimmerman Co. is in United -Booking Offices, said that In will be In a new house there. Miner's some way interested in further nego- his judgment the decision, in. view TAYLOR MOVES TO LOUISVILLE. in Newark will open sometime in Octo- tiations for a theatre to be built here of the brief by attorneys (O'Brien ft Louisville, June 14. ber, while the Empire, Baltimore, will and it is likely that West Philadel- Malevinsky) for the defendants was open 1. The Eastern Burlesque Wheel the- Nov. Until that date, the phia will be the section selected. that the Appellate Term, by ignoring Western shows will appear at the atre, Qayety, will have as manager, There is no burlesque house in that the contentions set up by the defense, Monumental In Baltimore. Charles E. Taylor, ordered here by the section but several "pop" vaudeville practically decreed that the Employ- Columbia Amusement Co. from houses have been doing big business. ment Agency Law could not inter- Fred O. Nixon-Nirdlinger still has vene between contracts made. Schenectady, N. Y. UOLDENBERG'S CO. Frank Hadley, the Oayety's former the People's, Nixon, Standard and Mr. Goodman pointed out that in Charles Goldenberg, with the assist- Cohockslnk theatres in this city. He the brief submitted on behalf of manager, is ill In a New York hos- ance of Dave Gordon, who will man- interest it set that pital. bought an in the Jumbo, Pongo and Leo, was up Mr. his age show, is recruiting his Eastern another "pop" house the past week, Melville was a theatrical agent, at- 1 Wheel company, which will retain its and will manage the Frankford house tempting to evade the agency law by Treasurer Gill, of the Qayety. former title of "Irwin's Majesties." now building to open about Oct. 1. posing as a manager. In this way, Schenectady, will doubtlessly be pro- The following principals have been The Park will close either June 17 Melville had engaged Pongo and Leo moted to the vacant office of manager signed: Ireland, Fred May Walsh, Ed- or 24 and the offices of the Nixon- for $118.75 net, ($125 less five per in the up-State house. na Roberts, Stevenson and Nugent, Nirdlinger Vaudeville Agency will be cent, commission), and had "sold" Cecelia Weston, Nell Capron, George moved to the Broad street theatre. the act for $200. C. Hardon, P. NEW WESTERN FRANCHISE. S. Miles and Margie Mr. Nlx6h-Nirdlinger has booked pas- The defense reprinted in its brief Catlin. With the acquisition of the Park, sage for Europe for June 27. Thomas the clause in the agency law forbid- now the Empire, Philadelphia, to the Dougherty, his assistant manager ding the contracting or sub-contract- Western Burlesque Wheel, a franchise BRIGHTON'S MUSIC HALL STARTS. sails to-day. They expect to meet in ing, or the receipt of more than five for a new show has been granted to Paris. per cent., directly or indirectly, by The Brighton Beach Music Hall ike M. Southern and Louis J. Ober- The Colonial, one of the theatres a theatrical booking agent. gets under way Monday, with Charles warth, who will put out "The Gay the burlesque people were after, The lower court had had the S. (Doc.) Breed at the helm. Mr. Breed Widows" next season. changed hands this week, Frank Agency Law presented to It during has been loaned to the Brooklyn Rapid Mr. Oberwarth has been identified Wolfe selling out his interest to Al the trial, but declined to accept it as Transit by Stair & Havlin for the sum- with James H. Curtln for several White, who runs a big dancing against the contracts between all par- mer, to guide the older vaudeville years. He will manage the show, academy in the Colonial Building and ties, which were In evidence. Neither house at the beach. which opens the regular season at the has a number of acts in vaudeville. would the lower court permit evi- Prof. Louis Reinhard will direct an Empire, Philadelphia. Mr. Wolfe will give all his time to dence to be Introduced in proof of the orchestra of fifteen pieces. The Music the booking business at the Taylor assertion that Melville was in reality Hall announces that a moving picture BLUCH'S PRINCIPALS. & Kaufman agency. a booking agent, and had pursued the OTHER to close the show will not be a per- James Dixon and Alice Brophy will same course in the Pongo and Leo manent number on the programs this be principals with James E. Cooper's engagement generally followed by season, a comedy sketch taking the CLIFFORD OWNS A SHOW. "Jersey Lilies" next season. booking agentH. place of the film. Billy (Single) Clifford, after having In his opinion, said Mr. Goodman, The initial program at the Music closed a successful trip to the Pacific the upholding of the judgment by WHEEL. Hall is headed by Eva Tanguay. GLOBE FOR WESTERN Coast with his show, "The Girl, the the higher court meant that anyone Boston, Mass., June 14. Others are "High Life in Jail," How- Man and the Game," may decide to might act as inanaser for an act, It was reported here this week that ard, Hickey's Circus, McKay and play some vaudeville dates around when contracts clearly Indicated their the Empire Circuit (Western Bur- Cantwell, Sam J. Curtis and Co., Rem- New York this summer. position, and that a manager could lesque had secured the Globe Drandt, and Dale and Boyle. Wheel) Mr. Clifford owns the show and will not be interfered with through the city, and that they At the daily matinees, theatre In this the Music star in it again next season. He also Employment Agency Law under such their attractions there, Hall will charge would present ten cents for chil- owns an opery house in Ohio, so Billy conditions, provided he were not a season. beginning with next dren accompanied by an adult. is a regular manager. licensed agent. 10 VARIETY cago Opera House, while "The Affair SAVAGE TO HAVE FOURTEEN. NEW CHICAGO PRODUCTIONS in the Barracks." by C. M. S. McClellan Preparatory to the homecoming of will be the attraction at the Grand Henry W. Savage, which will occur Opera House. within the next few weeks, there is a AND WESTERN OPENINGS At McVicker'H, "The Deep Purple" tremendous amount of activity in the will be seen for its second appearance, Savage offices on West 45th street. in this city, and the Cort promises On Mr. Savage's return the work of Coming Season Looks Promising in Windytown. Its "An Everyday Man" with Thomas production of no less than three new Own Producers Busy. List of First Attractions. Ross In the title role. pieces will begin immediately. The The reopening of the Lyric will find new shows first scheduled for produc- "The Kiss Waltz," a musical show tion are "The Million," "The Boy Chicago, June 14. "The Servant In the House" through new to this country. Blue" and "The Girl of the Golden the middle west. "The House Next Producing managers here, of which The Blackstone announces Blanche West." there are several, have brought in the Door" will also be sent out by them, Bates in Avery Hopwood's "Nobody's In all there will be fourteen attrac- majority of their traveling shows af- playing the one-nighters between Chi- Widow" for its fall feature. tions on the market next season, all ter generally successful season. cago and the coast. a The patrons of the Illinois will see bearing the Savage trademark. There are still of town The United Play Co. (formerly call- While many out Maud Adams in "Chantecler." will be three companies of "Excuse formulat- ed The George Amusement Co.) of dodging the heat, plans are Mort Singer's "Heart Breakers," Me," two of "Everywoman," "The ing for the launching of next season's which George Peck, George Gatts and looks good for an indefinite engage- Prince of Pi 1 sen," "The Great Name," George Sackett are the proprietors, attractions. ment, at the Princess, probably lasting "The Divorce Fund," "The Grape Singer offices the have abandoned "The Climax" and At the Mort H. until late next season. Girl" and "The Lieutenant's Ward," record of his six shows recently clos- "Paid in Full." It will turn attention New York successes due here later in addition to those already named. disclose winner on the next season to "The Third Degree," ed the biggest on, are "The Concert," "The Spring "The Divorce Fund," "The Lieu- "The Lion and the Mouse," and a season as "The Flirting Princess," in Maid," "Everywoman," "Excuse Me," tenant's Ward" and "The Grape Girl" which Harry Bulger was the star. stock company at the Warrington the- Joseph Gaites' "Thais," "The Faun," are also to be produced for the first is "Miss from Starland" atre, Oak Park (a suburb of Chi- Next Nobody with William Faversham, and "As a time in the country. Vail featured); Goddess cago). Grace Hayward, wife of Man- (Olive "The Man Thinks," the new Augustus On top of this roster, the headquar- ager Gatts of the Warrington, will be of Liberty" also won a nice profit. Thomas play with John Mason. ters here has received word that Mr. the star. Both are now in Europe This piece will be reloaded by Mr. Savage has obtained the American at work on a comedy drama. If com- Singer next season as will "The Gold- rights for several Continental success- Girl," Trail," "A pleted in time it may be produced by en "Honeymoon es. Whether these will be staged in Cinderella," "The Time, the United Co. Stubborn and America this season is problematical. Girl." last three nam- For several years the office of W. Place and The The Savage office has announced a W. Mann has been conspicuous for ed were leased attractions this season number of engagements for next sea- its activity In the producing line. and were decided money makers. son. Mr. Savage cabled from the sea- There will be no shows sent out from Mr. Singer's efforts the coming other side that he had secured the ser- that office next season. Mann will son will be confined to "The Heart- vices of Leon de Souza for the part of lease his plays hereafter, having made breakers" (new musical comedy now Dick Johnson (Ramerrez) in the Eng- arrangements already to lease the running at the Princess), "The Flirt- lish version of Puccini's "The Girl of "Tempest and Sunshine" show for ing Princess," "Miss Nobody From the Golden West." Richard P. Back- which four companies are being re- Starland" and "The Prince of To- ing has also been engaged for this hearsed. "As Told in the Hills" has night." Henry Woodruff is to be piece. He will have the role of Trln, also been leased out for one company. starred in the latter, while in the and understudy Mr. De Souza. Mann still has about ten more shows, other two plays Harry Bulger and For the Western company of "Ex- all on the market for angels. Olive Vail will be depended on. All cuse Me" have been engaged Frederic Harry Scott, another producer, has will open sometime in August and Macklyn, for the principal role, Jac- tired of the managerial end. He will are booked over the usual Singer ter- queline Blaney, an English actress for allow others to risk their coin ritory in the middle west and through "Mrs. Jimmle Wellington," and Vivian next season on his "Ma's New Hus- to the coast. Blackburn for "Mrs. Whitcomb." Miss will con- band," "The Girl from the U. 8. A.," "The Heartbreakers" be Blackburn is now in "Everywoman" as and "The Wizard of Wiseland." ROBERTSON. tinued at the Princess for a run. Upon HAZEL "Vanity." Jones ft Crane will direct road com- A Follea Bergere beauty. closing there, it will be sent on the For the company of "Everywoman," panies of "The Yankee Doodle Boy," road through the same territory. BRADY dFFICE QUIET. scheduled to open in Chicago during George Damerel will share the stellar "Weary Willie Walker" and "The William A. Brady has laid off the the latter part of September, Harry honors in this piece with Sallie Fisher, Wolf," all one-nlghters through the major portion of his office help for Braham and Nestor Lennon have been provided Miss Fisher remains with the west. the summer. This is almost an extra- signed. Mr. Braham has been as- engagement beyond the M. H. Norton, a down-state pro- show. Her ordinary proceeding on the part of signed to the role of Snuff. Mr. Is not yet a certainty. ducer, Is preparing to launch two Chicago run one of the larger producing managers Lennon Is to portray "Wealth." Harry Askln has no definite an- companies of "The Missouri Girl," a and heretofore unheard of. It is the nouncement ready, but it is expected standard attraction over the one-night usual custom to devote the summer FROM THE WINTER GARDEN. that will devote his attention to a route. he months to preparation of the sinews Several of the vaudeville attrac- production. It is understood new of war for the coming season. Under tions who helped along the show at Askln is negotiating with several play- the new Brady scheme, the work of the Winter Garden are about to re- wrights for a new piece. His "The Chicago, June 14. laying out the season's work will have turn from whence they came. Sweetest Girl in Paris" enjoyed a Next season's list of Chicago's legiti- to be done within a week or so of the Stella Mayhew and BUlee Taylor Salle Opera mate attractions is near complete healthy run at the La regular season's opening. are a couple who have authorized show now. House last season, and as a road The "blue envelope" was handed Mike Bentham to book them as a shouiu prove a winner this year. "The Early in September "The Seven out the latter part of last week, which "team." Girl I will also be sent out Sisters" will make way for Harry Shel- Love" stated that there would be nothing Dorothy Jardon is another. Miss from this office sometime in August. don's "The Havoc," at Power's. doing until about Aug. 1. Jardon will appear as a "single." Ed. Rose, author of "The Rosary," Henry Miller will be the star. Miss Mayhew and Mr. Taylor have At Mr. Brady has in contemplation, it has written another play of the same the Olympic, Eddie Foy is slat- set |1,000 upon their joint vaudeville is said, a tour of female min- ed to appear in Girl from the summer nature, "The Rock of Ages." Rowland "The services; so has Miss Jardon, all alone. strels, similar to the presentment at & Clifford will send one company with Folies Bergere." the Hudson theatre recently for the the latter over the Stair ft Havlin The Garrick is expected to bring CONCERT benefit of the Professional ON CENTURY ROOF. back "The Chocolate Soldier" for a Women's time, playing the "dollar houses." Six Elliott Schenck, the musical di- 'return League. He plans to present as many "Rosary" companies will also go out. run. rector at the New Theatre, New York, big musical comedy and vaudeville Two will be Stair & Havlin attrac- "The Pink Lady," another musical will give a series of orchestral con- stars as available, show will seen at female are playing tions. The other four companies will be the Colonial, and certs this summer on the roof of the a fortnight in and by first New York one and play one night stands. the of September, Harry As- renamed Century Theatre. The New kin will have his two nights on the road, the entire Gaskell & McVitty will send out produced new play or Century Theatre Roof has not be- for the tour to consume not over six weeks. another "Rosary" company again this La Salle Opera House, In fore been opened. season, also one company each of which Alexander Carr is to star. Gate," "Rosalind at Red and "Bar- "The Little Rebel," with Dustln and Mabel Kendall was married to Harry Hart is now sole manager of riers Burned Away." The firm is pre- William Farnum as co-stars, will fol- Clarence Gordan Prouty June 7, In the Consolidated Booking Exchange, paring for a one-night stand trip of low "Little Miss Fix-It" at the Chi- New York. Cincinnati. VARIETY ii RESERVED BEATS FREE. A PARK DISASTER. TWO DIVISIONS NOW ROUTED The "small time" Roof Garden atop Baltimore, June 14. the American theatre has been Invit- The owners of Electric Park dis- ing the citizens of New York to enjoy trained last week August Fennemann, BY UNITED BOOKING OFFICES a reserved seat free, and view the manager and proprietor for rent. vaudeville performance given up The Park was closed temporarily, resuming later in the week. The 14 "Big" and 28 "Small" Houses Classified, of the there. The first week the American Roof vaudeville acts, booked through the United Booking Offices List. Temple, opened this season, invitations were Loew Agency, were up against it. Ed. Rochester, in Second Division. sent out to the "Blue List." That list Bloom made a hurry trip to town to had been employed by the Morris Cir- straighten out the tangle. How well cuit as the addresses of the elite, to he succeeded could not be learned, but In the routes for next season, now |25 to $100. on a salary within $1,000 which were forwarded notifications of it is said that no more of the Loew being prepared by tbe United Booking weekly. Over $1,000 the difference "classy" openings at the American in acts will play the park. Offices, appear fourteen theatres pay- varies. All the "small big time" can- its "big time" days. Much sympathy is expressed for ing the high salary mark, and twenty- not use acts of the highest price. The Loew Circuit went that system Fennemann, who is a hustler and for eight houses for which a "cut" is Through this and other reasons agents one better for the Roof show. Invita- several years cleaned up well at the asked. point to the inconsistency of Law- tions were mailed containing the in- Suburban each summer. In the latter classification occurs rence, Lynn and New Bedford being formation that by application before Toward the end of last season he the new Keith Theatre at Toledo; called upon to pay the same salary 7 p. m., reserved seats would be held, took over Electric Park and the Sub- Proctor's, Newark, and the Temple, that Providence and Newark do. free of charge. urban went into the hands of Fred. Rochester. Heretofore the J. H. About seventy-five routes, it is said, Although in the "Blue List," most Halsted. Moore Theatre, at Rochester, has been will be Issued for next season through of those accepting the invitations se- It is reported that Electric Park and booked jointly with the other Moore the United agency by July 1. The lected Saturday and Sunday nights as contents will be shortly sold under house (Temple) at Detroit, both routes so far given out have been sat- the occasion of their visit. Some- the hammer. going on the record as first-grade isfactory as regards "jumps," but two one in the managerial offices had for- houses. Percy O. Williams' new or three instances on the list calling gotten to except these two evenings, Bushwick Theatre (Brooklyn), open- for unusual transportation. These the only ones in the week when the ing with next season. Is also in the are offset by the gathering of the New American top is assured of a crowd, second class. Of the six theatres in York time in one group, and the con- and the nights when the "no paper" Greater New York managed by Mr. tinuity of the Poll Circuit booking in rule is always in effect. Williams, and which will play first- New England. Invitations for last week were re- class vaudeville next season, three will ceived by some people through their pay the top figure. The others will NO PAY WHEN IT RAINS. newsdealers. (The invitations did not be rated as "small big time." Chicago, June 14. include free lemonade.) The first-grade houses on the A clause in the Illinois State form United lists are: of contract has started considerable ON VELVET TWICE? Keith's, Philadelphia Orpheum, Brooklyn discussion among the Chicago vaude- Joe Vion's brother, C. J. Vion has Keith's, Boston Sbea's, Buffalo ville agents. Keith's (Hippodrome), Shea's, Toronto corralled three houses in the State of Cleveland Temple, Detroit The clause states "Said manager Fifth Avenue, New Grand O. H., Pitts- York and is out with "three sheets," York burg shall not pay for services not rendered reduced to handbill size announcing Colonial, New York Maryland, Baltimore by artist by reason of any theatre Alhambra, New York Chase's, Washington the opening of his chain of amuse- Hammersteln'i, New above mentioned being closed through York ment places. fire, act of God, public enemy, public Those in the second grade are: Since Joe Vion landed on velvet authority, or for any reason beyond Keith's, Toledo Qreenpolnt, Brooklyn with his window-sash invention, his Keith's, Columbus Bushwick, Brooklyn the control of said manager." Keith's, Providence Temple, Rochester brother figures on a harvest with his Last week C. E. Rowe, who owns a Keith's, Syracuse Richmond picture houses. Poll Circuit (7) Atlanta theatre at Flint, Mich., booked Wilmer * Vincent Clr- Proctor's, Newark For a period of four months, C. J. The above Is a reproduction of the eenaa- cult (4) Lawrence, Mass. through the Theatre Booking Corpor- tlonal drawing powers of Canadian Circuit New Bedford, Mass. has leased the Firemen's Opera JOE FANTON'S AWAKENING ATHLETES. (3) ation, deducted one day's salary from Bronx, New York Lynn, Mbbs. House, Monroe, N. Y. and will pre- Now Playing Sulllvan-Consldlne Circuit. each act on his bill, claiming that be- I'nder the management of C. W. BOSTOCK. Other theatres booked by the sent pictures there two nights a week cause of a thunderstorm the airdome United engage turns at any old figure. beginning Wednesday, June 14. These are the Union Hill, was not open. When asked to explain Hudson, Vion will also run pictures at FOREIGN ACT LOSES. Dockstader's, Wilmington, (Del.) and his action he referred the artists to Nearn's Opera House in Central Val- The Lizetts, acrobats, who brought the above clause in the contracts. Up Young's Pier, Atlantic City, known ley and at the Improvement Com- suit against the Bijou Circuit Co., where to date no one has commenced action as "try-out" houses (theatres pany's Hall, Highland Mills. The (Feiber & Shea), claiming the latter acts for first time). for the deducted amounts. In the appear the prices will be 10-20. failed to live up to their contract as • opinion of attorneys here, the Flint The change of grade from first to made per agreement with Paly San- manager acted entirely within his au- second for the Temple, Rochester, has HA 8 THE REST OF BAYONNE. ders while Paly was abroad this last thority. been brought about by Carl Lothrop, The Bayonne Opera House is now time, lost their case last week when At present there are about thirty general manager of the two Moore under the direction of Feiber & Shea, the court decided that Sanders was airdomes under the jurisdiction of the houses. Agents say that if "Jimmy" who annexed the theatrical remainder not the authorized agent of the Illinois State law. Provided this clause Moore still held the reins, the Temple of the city the other day. The firm Feiber-Shea Company at time the con- stands as it reads, there is every would have remained in the first div- rea- has the Bijou, Bayonne, upon their tracts were arranged. son to believe that the ision. managers will hands. Next season "pop" vaudeville Another action has grown out of the go behind it in case of rain. At this While many protests are heard will be presented at the Opera House. Sanders' trip abroad. Heyn Brothers, time of year there are at least one or against Keith's, Providence (owned If any one has an idea what to do acrobats, have filed suit through M. two rain storms a week, which oblige by E. F. Albee) ; Proctor's, Newark, with the Bijou under the circum- Strassman against the Bijou Company the open air houses to shut and Keith's, Syracuse, from being in- down tem- stances, Feiber & Shea will thankfully on the same complaint as the Lizetts porarily. cluded in the second grade, the dic- receive the suggestion. They have made. The Heyn Brothers sued tum of E. F. Albee (general manager been considering a plan to. use the Feiber & Shea a month ago, but were AHKXTK of these theatres as well as of the WEEDING OUT. Bijou next season as a storage place beaten in court. Claiming to have Chicago, 14. I'nited agency), is accepted. Mr. June for their "Sunday" receipts at the discovered new evidence which will Albee's own house (Keith's, Provi- Closely following Little Barbour, Grand Opera House, New York. have an important bearing on the the big booker, lately dence) is rated as one of the blggo3t who deserted present suit, the Heyns are suing the booking business to enter vaude- winners in vaudeville in the country. CHURCHILL ENTIRELY OUT. again. The amount is around $300. Keith's, steady ville, comes Billy Elwood, a former Syracuse, did a big and Chicago, June 14. E. .1. Tetlow will appear for the de- Southern agent. Elwood is offering business last season. Proctor's, New- E. P. Churchill, former owner of the fendants when the trial comes to an his wares to the patrons of ark, lost all opposition over a year the Tuttle Temple, Grand Rapids, and the Main issue next Tuesday in the Ninth Dis- Circuit. ago, and has had Newark, the largest Street theatre, Peoria, and at one time trict Municipal Court. There are still and liveliest city in New Jersey, all to left several agents a prominent booking agent here has around Chicago who are eligible for itself, excepting a few "small time" left vaudeville. He is interested in an Henry Miller left the Alhambra the vaudeville stage. houses. electrical company. program Monday evening, his voice In submitting offers of routes to falling. Wills and Hassan filled In acts, agents have found that the dif- The Alhambra Roof will remain Nonette arrived in New York (from the vacancy for the remainder of the ference between the grades run from closed this summer. England) Wednesday. week. 12 VARIETY AROUND THE WORLD FOR EVA? WORKING UNDER THE SCALE. PANTAGES* OAKLAND SITE. FIRST COASTER VICTIM. In the announcement sent out by St. Louis, June 14. San Francisco, June 14. Chicago, June 14. the Brighton Beach Music Hall on lta Delmar Garden has had three bands It is announced by Alexander Pan- Chicago's first summer park victim opening next Monday, It is stated in in a hurry. About a week ago, the tages that a location in Oakland has met his death at "White City" last reference to Eva Tanguay, the head- Musicians' Union alleged Fermi's was been secured for an addition to his week, when Jacob Hansen was hurled liner of the first program at the sea- playing for less than the scale. He was circuit of vaudeville theatres. Work to death from the "New Ride." In- side house, that the Brighton engage- fined $1,000 and his thirty-one men is to shortly commence on a house vestigations were immediately started ment will be her only one at the beach $50 each. They paid, and Verano's which will seat 2,000 people. by the Coroner, the Police Department tLis summer, as she is soon to start band came in Wednesday. Verano was Ground will be broken tomorrow and the Building Department. The on a two-year tour of the world. suspended on a similar charge. All on the site of the new Pantages thea- park authorities allege that Hansen Three thousand dollars is the price were reinstated, but left town on short tre in San Francisco. met his death while standing in the the Music Hall is paying Eva Tanguay notice, leaving the garden bandleas. car, when he waa struck by a project- for the week's engagement. Some ob- Bauffuno's Band was obtained on a A MORALITY SKETCH. ing post. jection was entered against the United is the strongest rush order and since the local union The success of "Everywoman," has The "New Ride" Booking Offices placing its approval seventy- men have been on the Job, no trouble brought a new morality sketch en- thriller in Chicago, having a upon the raise in Miss Tanguay's is reported. angle. titled "Everybody," by Peter G. Piatti foot drop at a sharp usual vaudeville salary, but the pro- .— • President Jannoupoulo stated his into the vaudeville limelight and man- test brought no result, a contract be- contract was according to scale, but agers and newspaper men were per- Boston, June 14. tween the management and the artist special the union committee claimed to have mitted to see a dress rehearsal of the The Revere Selectmen at a having been duly entered into. voted affidavits to the contrary. piece at the New Amsterdam opera meeting last Friday morning, Miss Tanguay is one of the seven of house Wednesday afternoon. to suspend indefinitely the license acts in vaudeville on either side of coaster at TINNEY CLOSES ROAD SHOW. The principal characters are: "The Derby Racer" roller the ocean to have received $3,000 or probably Chicago, June 14. Everybody, R. Campbell Travers; Revere Beach, owing to the more in vaudeville, and one of the Frank Tinney's Road Show came Work, Frank Sargent; Honesty, Frank fatal Injury to Oscar F. Young, as- two "single" turns among the seven. to an abrupt end, after life of forty- sistant manager and treasurer of the a I. Frayne; Advice, John Saunders; Harry Lauder is the other "single," nine days, last off of one when the comedian Shirk, Hayden Clifford; Future, Mil- coasters, who was thrown he receiving $3,500 weekly on his last wired Edna Davenport, of cars. accident is the third week who ton Nobles, Jr.; Sport, Frank Sargent; the The visit to America. managed the show for Tinney, to close serious one the coaster within a , Pleasure, Katherine Scott; Luck, Ade- on The five other acts reaching the down at Council Bluffs. laide Matthews; Fortune, Miss Mat- month. amount (each with a company), were While Tinney did not lose any great thews. On a sharp curve, Young, who had Rejane ($3,500) and Bernhardt ($4,- amount, it did not require a suit case taken the place of a guard for one The sketch is in three phases, the 000), (both in London); Gertrude for Miss Davenport bring the trip, turned about to caution a young to home first being a street at the luncheon Hoffmann and Adeline Genee ($3,000 profits. behind him. he did so, the hour, a pool room at the pleasure woman As each) on this side. The Beecham train lurched sideways and he was hour, a street again at the darkest Opera Co., a large organization, lately pitched head first out of the side of hour, and an office, the future hour. appearing at the Palladium, London, the car and fell under the wheels of It was staged under the personal di- received $5,000 weekly, appearing in the second car, which passed over his rection of Legal Robinson. a turn occupying less than thirty min- legB and abdomen. utes. In the third week, the - Com- Young was rushed to the Frost CHURCH AGAINST NEW HOUSE. pany was cancelled after a Monday Hospital in Chelsea. It was found matinee. The program at the Palla- Norfolk, June 14. that both legs were broken and the dium the first week the Beecham com- A peculiar situation has arisen in right leg was so badly crushed that pany appeared cost the management Richmond bearing on the site and immediate amputation was necessary. $12,000 in salaries. Martin Harvey, erection of a new theatre for Jake the English actor, was another feature Wells and his associates. GETS A "TEAM** CHEAP. of that program. The church people are the power Atlantic City, June 14. behind the throne in Richmond. When The Vaudeville Comedy Club has JOE IS Henry S. Wallersteln signed a con- HOWARD GONE. rented the theatre at Young's Pier for Joe Howard has gone to England. tract with Jake Wells for the erection the week of July 24, and will present No one knows when he will return. of a new theatre at Eighth and Grace an all-star program. Mr. Howard sailed last week, after streets, Richmond, the church people Among the features—In fact what finding he could not dispose of his rose in arms and endeavored to have is believed will be the most import- transportation. an injunction issued restraining either ant feature—is the engagement for Mr. Howard travelled first-class. of the parties to the contract from the sum of one dollar, of George M. Byrd Dougherty, who accompanied KATHLEEN CLIFFORD proceeding. At Follea Bergere. Cohan and William Collier, as a him, went second-class. the The situation has been strained to Mr. Dough- "team." erty is a pianist. It is thought by VAUDEVILLE AT LONG BRANCH. the bursting point by the church peo- their friends at home that the couple Commencing next Monday, Free- ple falling to secure an injunction. SEVEN WEEKS IN VAUDEVILLE. will appear as a "two-man-piano-act" man Bernstein will take hold of the They are attempting to have a law Cleveland, June 12. on the other side. It is not improb- West End Casino, Long Branch, offer- passed prohibiting the erection of a able, though, according to the friends, ing the summer colony vaudeville of theatre, within 150 feet of any place Helen Fell, of this city, married that Howard and Dougherty will or- the best Bernstein brand. of worship. William Scheer, a vaudeville actor, ganize an around-the-world company, Mr. Bernstein's local venture, the The lease on the proposed theatre seven weeks ago. He has been noti- perhaps taking two or three years be- exhibition of vaudeville and moving is for a term of years at $12,000 per fied she la going to get a divorce. fore returning to the States. pictures at Shanley's old restaurant, annum. Scheer met Miss Fell at a dancing party in Mrs. Howard (Mabel Barrison) is near the 4 2d street corner, started Both Mr. Wallersteln and Mr. Wells Cleveland, when appearing at in a private sanitarium at Cranford, Monday of this week, but was imme- Intend carrying out their contract, Mr. the Grand. At the end of the week N. J. Before leaving Howard is re- diately suspended when Building in- Wallersteln maintaining that upon the she eloped with him. Since the elope- ported to have said that England was spectors appeared. completion of his building his contract ment the actor has been booked solid the only place left for him to work in, Everyone who knew wondered how with Wells is filled, and it is up to at the home of his father-in-law. It and that he needed money. Howard Freeman managed to secure the old him to fight the proposed ordinance, looked like an indefinite engagement claimed he could obtain nothing to do store from the Astors, without de- while Mr. Wells claims that if the until the girl's father cancelled, and in New York, while he could not well positing a few guarantees for the building is completed, he can occupy refused to book a return. attempt locating something in Boston rental. it for the specific purpose named in or Chicago without calling down a his agreement with Wallersteln, name- MORE VAUDEVILLE. horde of creditors ly, a theatre. upon himself. > "WALLINGORD" HAS RECORD. Lawrence, Mass., June 14. "Get Rich Quick Wallingford," the The new theatre, opened last fall 3" ENGAGED FOR "NO. CO. George M. Cohan comedy, which is "COLORED** HOUSE FROST. by Mayer ft Morris, has been secured Chicago, June 14. holding forth at the Cohan theatre, Baltimore, June 14. by Dr. Alexander L. Siskind who, it Newbold and Gribben, at the Majes- holds the record for the length of After one week as a negro theatre is understood has leased the property tic this week, have been engaged by engagement in New York City for the Savoy closed Saturday night. The to Connolly ft Frankel, Inc., of Lynn, Werba & Luescher to go out with the the season of '10-'ll. The show has attendance was poor, with no pros- Mass. They also control the Central 3" "No. "Spring Maid" company. Mr. been in Gotham forty weeks and has pects. The house is still under lease theatre in that city. Newbold will play the principal com- been presented for S18 consecutive to Basil Jackson, and may open in the Vaudeville is proclaimed as the edy role in the musical comedy. performances. fall with stock. policy of the new proprietors. VARIETY 13 London, June 4. Stoll to give that particular class of Several attempts have been made entertainment its final knockout. No to persuade Connie Ediss to go into one will regret the more than overdue vaudeville. Contracts have rained In LONDON NOTES demise. upon her, but she has not been able VARIETY'S LONDON OFFICE to accept any, as she Is tied for a S GREEN ST., LEICESTER SQUABE The Russian Ballet craze has not will *epre.enfttv period to George Edwardes who W. BUCHANAN TAYLOR, aroused all the interest the promoters Mall for American, and European! In Europe, If addressed care VARIETT aa shortly place her in a new musical had hoped. Inevitable comparisons above, will be promptly forwarded. play. The want of such an artiste In are made between the present ballets vaudeville on this side is very badly and those which were seen two years felt. When I asked her if she was right with his musical comedy-cum- be specially big stuff, and big "stuff" ago at the Coliseum. Yet we hear finished with New York Miss Ediss magical show in the theatres. It was is getting scarcer all the time. that at least half a dozen Russian and replied "No! No!" By no means; pretty poor stuff and apart from his French dancers are about to be en- Dear Old New York, I am already illusions, the public refused to get The start made by Stoddart and gaged for the West End. longing to be back there." excited. Goldin is now back in the Hynes at the Metropolitan, where they halls with a mixed offering. He has topped, was good enough to encourage Brice and King, making their first II. G. Knowles was to have opened been engaged to take the place of them to stay over here a while, but appeal in England at the Tivoll, will Monday night at the Palladium. Dif- Lafayette the Alhambra, Paris, the they cannot take a big place on the at have no difficulty in getting as much ficulties arose as to his position on fall. This was date for principal time. Their act, whilst being coming a time as they want over here. Nothing the bill, and because of the fact that which been angling for to some extent artistic, is altogether Lafayette had daintier, crisper or cleaner has been the management desired to do things two years. too quiet to be appreciated at its true done in London for some time. Despite which Knowles contends were not in worth by the audiences here. Their a little vocal weakness on the part of the contract. The affair culminated scenery was not quite what you would Olga l'etrowa who will appear at Miss Brlce, the act went home with a "scene," during which Knowles Theatre in the Folies Bergere, New York, at the expect to find at His Majesty's great certainty, and the "Dixie" num- tore up his contract. Singularly and the small drop seen through the end of July is a novelty performer of ber, in which they both participate, enough Knowles fixed to open the fol- transparency at the finish was like a a unique kind. She sings in several aroused the Tivoll audience. They will lowing Monday at the Coliseum. weather-beaten Christmas card. Cher- languages and is strong on mild cari- return to New York in the course of ubims all right in their way, but cature. Among other things she are a few weeks to take up their time on Harry Houdini leaves in a week you have to see that they are painted gives an idea of a French woman sing- that side. But they will surely re- where will take a very real for home he ing in English for the first time, sug- the right shape to get the effect. turn. considerable rest. His work In the gesting at an early view of Fougere. Halls has brought him down consider- In the reorganization of the Sherek- Her big hit, however, is a number Marie Fenton did not make a very ably in weight. His latest invention which Hraff concern, the latter has taken C. called "Expressions," in she good choice of songs for her opening is a device like a water tank, in which M. Ercole for Paris, E. Rottembourg makes great use of facial contortion. at the Palace, in addition to which she he is fixed head-downwards, and his and J. Hayman for London, and Clif- was on rather early. Considering this feet manacled as In the old fashioned ford Fischer for New York. When I saw Mosher, Hayes and Miss Fenton did not do badly. The se- stocks. He produced this at South- Mosher in Germany I wrote that they lection of songs by American artists ampton and in order to properly pro- The failure to discover the will of would make good in England, but 1 appearing for the first time on this tect it from the plagiarists had a little the late Lafayette is causing some did not expect them to cause such a side is a matter of the utmost im- play built around it. The presenta- queer talk. It cannot be credited that disturbance as happened at the Al- portance. tion was a private one, such as is a man with such extraordinary busi- hambra the opening night. The Al- given of all copyright performances ness acumen as "T. G." undoubtedly hambra audience is not noted for its There is of plays licensed by the Lord Cham- possessed could have overlooked so an epidemic of patriotism warmth, but it let itself loose for in berlain. important a duty. All the places the London music halls. Nearly once when the three boys got busy every where Lafayette was known to have house has put on something to with the combinations on one wheel. Leo Maase has just returned from stored goods and papers have been help make the Coronation season a cyclists took several bows before Paris and reports having booked a The searched and researched, but nothing nuisance If all the flag waving that the curtain fell and the applause was is going number of American acts in Berlin, more than the draft copy of the will on in the West End could be so persistent that to come Vienna, Copenhagen and the French they had prepared some months ago has been bunched, it would resemble a rag fair. out and bend some more. Those When patriotism runs capital. He will remain in London found. Someone has said that Lafay- mad look out comedy Jumps of the black face for a rebound. I fancy over the Coronation, keeping a look- ette undoubtedly did make a will, but Londoners will member onto the shoulders of the be sick of the sight the out for anything suitable for the no evidence In support of this can be of Union Jack other were the big scream. by the time States. There were many interested obtained. The brother, Neuberger, August arrives. listeners to his account of the suc- took out administration papers and George Gregory, for several cess of the cabaret idea in New York, Sir Edward Moss is recovering journeyed to Edinburgh with William years leading comedian in George Edwardes' but none of the managers is disposed splendidly from the effect of the opera- Grossman to take possession of the ef- provincial companies, has been en- to adopt the notion for London, chief- tion recently performed on him for fects of the dead actor. gaged to play the chief part ly because the condition of the licens- appendicitis. It would not surprise in the Paris production ing laws over here stand in the way. anyone in the inner circle of vaude- The survivors of the Lafayette Com- of "Peggy," which The nearest they ever get to the ville here if the King gave Sir pany are at present engaged in a per- opens June 19. Cabaret in London is the impromptu Edward a baronetcy (the next high- formance which purports to be the concerts arranged in the foreign est rank to the one he holds already). Travesty Band section of the perform- The Tommy Dowe-Ella Retford wed- clubs, ance. The only notice which it gets ding was a great occasion. All the big The situation here in vaudeville is from the public is one prompted by folk were there and Tommy looked Upon the publication of the newt at present somewhat uncertain. sympathy. The performance itself pale and Interesting. The couple have that I was to join the staff of There has been a tremendous over- lacks that ginger and distinction which gone to Paris. Variett letters and telegrams reached stocking of acts and most of the syn- only the originator of the idea could me from all parts of the coun- dicates would be glad to unburden put into it. The report has gone round here that try. Most of them were of a con- heavily. On one tour they are using William Morris is to bring over "Get gratulatory character, a few took a variety of means to cut down the Alan Young, who was booking man- Rich Quick Walllngford" for the fall. the form of surprised Inquiry. I take number of their liabilities. This is ager of the MosB-Stoll office just be- this opportunity of thanking all those practically a new phase of the busi- fore the split came, leaves Wimble- Fred Glnnett Is now on the fair who wrote or wired and of assuring ness here, if we except one circuit. don to manage the new hall at Pres- road to recovery. them that they will be welcome al- The custom Is growing, however, and ton. ways at the office. If this summer turns out as hot as it Mrs. LucaN, who, with hor husband, promises, we shall see many artists It is generally believed that "Clas- has been successfully portraying Dick- A curious proposition was put to cheated out of their just dues. The sical" dancing is on the verge of per- ens' characters in the halls, died June W. C. Fields a few days ago. One failure to send in bill matter within manent death. It is being killed by 1, from blood poisoning, caused of London Hippodrome booking staff the prescribed period is fatal to all, the introduction of amateurs with through an accident to her hand asked him how he would like a years except the money magnates.. Among queer sounding names. Usually the whilst punting on the Thames. engagement at that hall. Fields says those who recently suffered was T. E. harder the name is to pronounce the if the offer comes in writing he will Dunville. In justice to the circuit more likely Is an engagement to he The Oxford, Ltd., hold its share- he inclined to accept and make his managers it should be stated that un- forthcoming. I suspect that the play- holders meeting June 1. A dividend home in England. der present conditions they cannot ing of some of the recent aspirants to of eleven per cent, was declared for possibly take enough money to pay "classical" honors at the London Col- the past year. Mr. Tozer was again Horace Goldin has failed to hit It expenses unless the chief attractions iseum is the desire on the part of Mr. elected a director. — 14 VARIETY MONSTER MUSICIANS* BENEFIT. CONDEMNED BETWEEN SHOWS. PREDICTS GOOD SEASON. BILL BRADY'S JOKELET. Plans are on foot to give a monster Quebec, June 14. Henry Greenwall (who is seventy- At last Bill Brady has loomed as a benefit in Madison Square Garden next Through bulging walls, the Audi- six years old but doesn't look it) is practical joker. The butt of his fall for the benefit of the Musicians' torium was condemned by the author- in New York on a business and pleas- maiden effort was none other than I'nlon of America. If the affair oc- ities last Saturday, just after the mat- ure trip. He will remain two weeks the rather corpulent publicity produ- curs as now outlined, It will be one of inee. shaping things for the winter season cer of the Shubert Brothers. the biggest musical events ever. "Mine. Sherry" was playing at the at his different theatres in the south. The joke was perpetrated Friday It is not an idea that blossomed house. About $500 In advance sales Mr. Greenwall, is rounding up last, the date of the return to Gotham yesterday, but has been uppermost in for the night performance had to be his forty-fifth year in theatricals, and of the merry Friars, who had been the heads of the Musicians' Union for returned. predicts big business next season. He. frolicing between New York and St. several years. The men behind the The Canadian. Theatrical Circuit says things look "mighty good" in Louis on a two weeks jaunt. movement have been working quietly, operates the Auditorium. Clark the south. When the gay crowd of marching and while the plans are now in an Brown, general manager, has sent Philip W. Greenwall, who owns managers, agents and actors had pass- embryonic state, they will take on a word that the owners of the building the Byers Opera House, Fort Worth, ed up Broadway, headed by blaring more definite shape as the summer will make the necessary repairs, and will Join his brother Henry in New brass bands, the wily William be- months pass. the Auditorium will open with the York next week. thought of a cute and cunning little All the big orchestras of the coun- season. scheme, whereby he «rould manage to try—those composed of union men STILL ANOTHER SHUBERT HOUSE. turn a laugh on one A. Toxin Worm. will be invited to take part In a pro- Bill called NEW PIECE BY AMATEURS. Monday last the Astor Estate closed the Shubert press de- that will lost one day, each con- gram Chicago, June 14. negotiations with the Shuberts for the partment on the phone, informing the ductor being permitted to direct one of the an Irish Danish Delight of Newspaperdom he "The Turn Road," lease of a plot of ground on the north number to be played by the united by Rutherford Mayne, received had learned that certain of drama side of 45th street, 150 feet west of members orchestras. its initial this country the Friars had voiced an intention to showing in Broadway, for the erection of a new Inside the vast Garden enclosure, last "Willdavis" week at the Hull House. The playhouse. the said Worm person from 800 to 1,500 musicians will be cast consisted of pupils of a north- out of New York. The time set for The plot has a frontage of 160 feet massed. Occupying seats of honor will side school. the big doings was Friday afternoon. and is directly opposite the Hotel As- be the various conductors. For the The showing was considered highly On receiving this information Mr. tor. It faces the site of the New time being the men will be under one successful circumstances. immediately called several under the theatre, work on which has already Worm up each director getting a wand with There is every chance to believe the commenced. of his intimates, one an author of whack at the directing. public will be given a chance to look plays, and another, his collaborator, In some places in the west at state it season. who furnishes the local color for over next MORE STREET WIDENING. "un- band tournaments, the brass pieces of derworld" pieces. According to the edict gone forth each organization competing have Both of these gallant gentlemen PRIMA DONNA RETIRING. from the City Hall there will soon be been massed for selections at the have reputations that would seem to St. Louis, June 14. some cutting and altering of the side- close, but the idea has never been indicate private burying grounds. A special dispatch to the St. Louis walk space in front of Wallack's, carried out with the string organiza- They proffered their services to Worm, Times from Barnhart, Mo., stated that Daly's, Bijou and Gane's Manhattan tions. repairing to his office as first aid and Julia Bruer, prima donna of "The Red on Broadway, below Thirty-first street. It is believed the benefit will take aides, when the assault of the enemy Mill" several seasons ago, and recent- Two feet will be lopped off the place sometime in October and at a should occur. They waited long he- ly in the title role of "The Merry fronts on each side of the street. The time when many of the concert organ- hind a rather hastily constructed bar- Widow," will give up her stage career work is ordered finished by next Sep- izations are appearing in eastern ter- ricade, but the enemy appeareth not. to wed C. Carroll Karst. son of Mme. tember. Other theatres have com- ritory. The next day bulletins of the great Vetta Karst, of St. Louis (Miss plied with the official mandate pro- bloodless victory was flaunted by the Brucr's former singing teacher). They viding for the enlargement of the publicity bureau and distributed with CHOOSES A CHICAGO ACTOR. will wed in the fall. walks adorning the property. great Chicago, June 14. gusto by the party most con- cerned, until some kindly hearted per- Sydney Stone, a vaudeville artist IN MICH. WRITING MUSIC son took him to the shelter who has been playing around Chicago of a neigh- Gustav Luders has gone to Macki- boring time, has been selected to subway entrance and told the for some naw, Mich., to complete the score of tale of Billy Brady's the part of an English Lord Jokelet. create a new comic opera to be produced "Winning Widow" in Max Spiegl's next season by the Shuberts. the Stair & show, which will tour Mr. Luders recently returned from NORDICA'S TOUR BOOKED. time next season. Havlin a flying trip to Berlin where he con- Frederic Shlpman, the Chicago man- ager of ferred with Mr. Cassard, who is writ- musical notables, has com- SECURES A LEHAR OPERA. ing the libretto of the opera. pleted a route for the concert tour of Mme. Nordica next "Endlch Allen," a new opera be- season. The prima donna on her return this ing written by Franz Lehar, has been NIRLO'S SHORT STAY. to country will make two appearances in Boston secured by Fred G. Whitney. Lehar M. S. Bentham has succeeded in with the Henry Russell Opera Com- is also writing "Eva" for the London persuading Fred Niblo to listen to the pany, singing the roles in "Tristan and producer, George Edwardes. overtures of the summer vaudeville Isolde" and "The Valkarie." After managers. Mr. Niblo will play at his Mme. Nordica will give a concert in ONLY. monologistic pastime for two 'weeks FIRST CLASS HOUSE, the Hub and one in New York, start- this summer before looking over the Richmond, Ind., June 14. ing westward immediately afterward proprietor of the rehearsals preliminary to next sea- Omer G. Murray, to open her tour under the direction vaudeville theatre here bearing his son's tour of Cohan & Harris' "For- of "Mr. Shlpman in Vancouver, B. C, five-year lease tune Hunter." Mr. Niblo will again name, has secured a Sept. 25. on the Gennett theatre. Mr. Murray head that organization. Of the twenty-six concerts in all, intends to run the Gennett as a high over half will be in Western Canada. grade theatre, playing one or perhaps A WELL-KNOWN ACTRESS—WHO? OPENING WITH ENGLISH FARCE. The route followed will be about the two first class attractions a week dur- Chicago, June 14. FRIARS' CLUBHOUSE ASSURED. same as the one over which Mme. ing the season. June 26 at the Whitney Opera The Friars' Frolic tour netted the Melba traveled last season. Stock has been playing at the Gen- will House be presented "Dear Old club $60,000, and assured it of the nett. Billy," an English farce. If the pros- new club house so badly needed. The APOLLO PLANS FILED. pects come as true as they are painted, Friars returned from their ten-day ex- Plans were filed this week by W. F. FROM FEN TO PICTURES. "Dear Old Bill" will stick around cursion last Friday, closing the series McElfatrick, architect, for the new Adeline Leltzbach, who wrote "The through the sticky season. y of performances with a second show Apollo theatre to be built by Ed. F. Copper Kintf," "Wedded But No William Hawtrey is to be a prom- in New York—at the Globe—to a Rush on the north side of Forty-sixth Wife," "The Whirlpool" and "The inent member of the cast. packed house. street, 340 feet west of Broadway, War Correspondent" will lay aside Wherever there Is a Friar may be work starting within thirty days. her writing equipment and inspira- MISS ALLEN WON'T PLAY. heard praise for Friar Abbott John The new Apollo will have a seat- tions for the present, to engage in When Joe Gaites presents "The Girl W. Rumsey. Mr. Rumsey and his ex- ing capacity of 880 and the dimen- •acting before the camera. of My Dreams" at the Globe theatre cellent aides are given the credit for sions will he 55x95 feet. Miss Leltzbach is negotiating with in- the fall, Nlta Allen, with it this the present high standing of the so- The Apollo will stand Rush about several picture companies for sum- season, will not be a member of the ciety, as well as the great success of $160,000. There will be stories of mer work. cast. the Friars' Frolic tour. studios over the front portion. VARIETY 15 STOCK LYCEUM AND CONCERT FIGHTING IT OUT IK PATERSON. CORSE'S CLOSING POSTPONED. NOTED CELLIST DIES. THE BUSY FRESH AGENT. While all the talk was going hither Inasmuch as wise men change their New Orleans. June 14. That the press agents of the big and thither about the friction among minds, Corse Payton has changed his Casaer Grisai, the noted cellist, died orchestras are on the job as well as the members of the Paterson (N. J.) anent the proposed closing of h}s nt his home in this city, June 12. He the boys who put over the stories for Opera House stock company, Robert summer stock company at the Grand was forty-six years of age. the big shows was attested by the p. Glecker, leading man at the house Opera House. The organization will work of the publicity department of for thirty-nine weeks earlier in the continue for three weeks longer any- SUES FOR LIBEL. the London Symphony Orchestra re- season, decided to organize a company way. The decision to keep stock go- The United States School of Music, cently. and invade the prosperous Paterson ing at the Grand comes as a result of 225 Fifth avenue, has sued Collier's When it was announced that a suc- stock field. a noticeable increase in business and Weekly, for $50,000 for a printed cessor to the late Gustav Mahler, con- Arrangements* had been made to if it continues the company may re- statement in which the school presi- ductor of the New York Philharmonic close the Goetschius company but the main intact until the cold weather dent, David F. Kemp, alleges damaged orchestra, would be made, it was im- Brown-Ried differences are under- sets in. his institution. mediately cabled broadcast that stood to have been patched up and the There was a rush on the box-office The school has Instructed fully Henry J. Wood, conductor of the Lon- organization will continue for the when "Three Weeks" was announced 150,000 pupils by correspondence. don orchestra, had been tendered the present. The people of Paterson are for this week. Corse immediately place. waiting with much anxiety the out- planned to stick to the ship for three CHAPIN'S "LINCOLN" RETURNING Philip Leipels, secretary of the New the Glecker more weeks anyway. Corse's rental come of the clash between Ben Chapin has left the stage. He York organization, recently returned Paterson Opera House contract is $1,000 weekly for the Players and the is going back to Lyceum lecturing be- from a six weeks' trip abroad where Grand. "Three Weeks" bids fair to company. cause his dream is solo work. Mr. he saw all the biggest conductors in Saturday register the banner week of the en- Glecker was in New York Chapin formerly offered a monolog on Europe, emphatically denies the re- his company and gagement. The first two weeks of port, and Monday forming "Abe Lincoln." It made such an im- and says that no offer of any Paterson, Mr. Payton's stay on the west side, will open at the Lyceum, pression that he wrote a four-act play kind was made to Mr. Wood. The play in all likeli- he sunk about $3,000. Last week June 19, the opening on the famous president and later London orchestra made good press Corse was figuring the summer would hood being "The City." presented the Lincoln idea in vaude- use of the situation. in Pat- cost him $25,000 at the rate losses Glecker is a big favorite ville. Brown of were then piling up. erson and so is Henriette Mme. Glna Claparelll-Vlafora, prima donna, the opposing company. The fight for will make her first American concert tour Edward Shlppen Van Leer has been engaged next season. supremacy promises to be an interest- GLASER CO. MOVING. as tenor soloist during August at the summer Vaughn Glaser and Co., now play- musical session of the New York Chautauqua. ing one. Vlctorlnla Hayes, a New York girl, has ing In Detroit, are announced to open William Wade Hlnshaw, baritone of the gone to Paris, where she sings before Jean de Reszke. He will aid her in getting an weeks' engagement at the Pros- Metropolitan Opera company, married Mabel SPOONER STOCK CO. CLOSING. a two Clyde, a New York heiress and society woman operatic engagement. The Edna May Spooner Stock Com- pect, June 26. The opening bill will June 3. Evangeline Hlltz. the noted Boston cola- Millions." pany closes its season at the Grand be "Brewster's Dr. Arthur Mees has been engaged to con- tura soprano, will appear in concert next year under G. Dexter Richardson's management. 17. The stay of Glaser in Cleveland duct the concerts of the Cecelia Society In Opera House, Brooklyn, June Boston next season, succeeding Max Fiedler Spooner will rest until the may likely be prolonged. His com- as conductor of the noted chorus. Zlmballlst. the Russian violinist, has been Edna May announced to appear with the leading orches- pany includes Fay Courtenay, Fred tras of the United States next middle of August. Dr. Ludwlg Wullner, the famous German season. Kerby, James Hester, Charles Carver, lleder singer, sails for America Aug. 19. and will appear In the extreme west of the United Edmund Roberts, Herschell Mayall, Clarence Eddy, the noted organist, after a SPECIAL CAST FOR STOCK PIECE. States for thirteen weeks. He will give one successful season, will have a much longer Robert Hill, Martin Woods, Edna Ells- or two recitals in the east under M. H. Han- Itinerary next time over a larger territory. Clancy agency has en- son's direction. Mrs. Eddy, contralto, will accompany him. The James more, Constance Kenyon, Temperance gaged what Is a special cast for the Charlotte Herman, pianist, has planned her Reid and Susane MacMurphy. After a several years' retirement, Shanna first concert tour of America next season. production of "The Virginian," which Cummlngs, soprano, has announced her return to concert work. is to make a tour of the Poll houses Bella Alton, soprano of the Metropolitan STOCK IN SEPTEMBER. Opera Company, has brought suit against Carl beginning at Bridgeport, June 26. New Orleans, June 14. .Torn, tenor, to recover $4,000 the value of Among those signed are Ben S. Hig bonds which she says she turned over to a The Myrtle Harder stock company third person at the Instance of the singer. gins, Santford Anderson, Chas. Whee- She avers Jorn promised to return the bonds opens the Lyric the second week in to her. lock, D. E. Hanlon, Robert Brandon September. Vaudeville is being of- Halllday. The latter is the Julius Hopp of the Wage Earners' League, and Harry con- fered at present. The Shuberts Is arranging for a music festival to be given original "Uncle Howie" of the play, r trol the bookings at the Dauphlne, a In Madison Square Garden week of June 2. > and essayed that role for nine years for the benefit of the worklngmen and school combination house which, now dark, children. He Is negotiating with the Russian under the Kirke La Shelle manage- Svmphony Orchestra to give concerts every will open the second week in Septem- night nt popular prices, playing nn "Inter- ment. ber. national program." For the production of "The Girl of Sibyl Conklln, who studied under Oscar The Golden West," to have its initial Saenger for six years, has been engaged to The Hnldcn Players have closed o long en- sing the lending contralto roles nt the Stadt Poll (stock) circuit gagement nt the theatre. Cleveland. showing on the Cleveland theatre, Elberfeld. Germany. Mtislness was of a satisfactory natwv. next week at Meriden, Conn., tlrree have been made to "Isabenu." the new Mascagnl opera, an- special additions Florence Hill has Joined the company pre- nounced for orlginnl production In New York, the regular company. They are Rich- senting stock at the Orpheum, Jersey City. but which was taken to South America as n Miss Hill will play the principal female role result of the action by the- author against his ard Webster, Edward Sloman and Wil- in "f.mn Rivers" which will hold forth "over Impressnrlo. was successfully produced un-b r Contracts were made on the Jersey side" next week. Engagement Mnscngnl's personal direction. Hih-hoh Avr s. liam Offerman. entered through the Paul Scott agency. June 2. through the Paul Scott office. Laura. Tlntle has been engaged through the The Russian Hallet. 110 dancers, now at the its season .lames Clancy agency to piny the leads In the Thentre du Chatelet, Paris, begins at Covent Garden. London. June 21. In addi- 1*«>I I stock nt Jacques. Watcrbury. replacing "THE THIEF*' HY MISTAKE. tion to the ballet dancers, 200 people will take F.I. a 11 or Parker. San Francisco, June 14. part. There will be no performance of nny kind nt Covent Garden on Cm. in a 1 Ion night Freda Slemmons has been placed through There has been a mix-up between June 22. nor the following night l In- Scott agency with the stock company at of the Jose theatre, the Richmond theatre, Statcrr Island. She the management Success crowned the musical festival of the h -d the role of "I.lzzlc" In "The Lottery Man" MARY NO It MAN. nt Vev«y. Switzerland, San Jose, and Darcy & Wolfora, who hist week. Swiss musicians, held the last of May. and the Casino du Itlvngc Thief." It handle the rights to "The was packed during each performance. Dur- Hon Fiank J. Cannon, first S. n.itor from The Robinson children (R-lnnea and Con- ing the playing of Pnderewski's Symphony. Ctah. ami son of the First Counselor of the seemed that Manager Nichols wired stinci-i will be with the Payton players nt the rnmous pianist looked on from a secluded Mormon I'liunli, will devote im Lyceum lec- the Crand Opera House next week In "For Her of corner of the gallery. tures exclusively to Mormonism this Darcy & Wolford for the amount children's Sake." summ.r royalty on "The Thief." Paul Aron. pianist, who has traveled with Enrich Oi'lis. of Merlin, a famous musician, Lottie Hrlscnc. formerly lending woman with Tilly Koernen. contralto, on her lours through While waiting to hear from them, and at ptes«nt conductor of the Philharmonic the Kssanay Picture company, has been en- L'ussla and Sweden, has hern engaged for the ' 'I'i lii-sti.i of Merlin, is etiiMod to in in;. At- the play was put in rehearsal, and gaged by Grant Lnfferty for the Chestnut transcontinental tour of America next year. ln-.e Mi:!.-r Is. ml: i. I,. ,.f .\|.r:!eii, I'onn. Street theatre company. Philadelphia, open- produced. ing there for a fortnight's engagement June Anton Hekklng. the famous German 'cellist. i:». In "Arizona." playing "Monsieur Beau- liolgi-r After a few days Mr. Nichols was Is engaged to tour America n«M season from MirUero.l. th.- Danish baritom. is calre" . I • - the second week November until April, under the management ann-i.iiM d 'o tour . t'li.'-d States n \'. s- a informed by Chas. Frohman's repre- of Eugene K uestcr of New Yorl< son sentative that the play was not avail- Tin- Poll Stock Company at Meriden. ft., comprises El wood Rostwlck, Albert Macquarrl. Herman Well, of the Stutteart Court Opera, Fred Schrader. who wrote the Kng'lsh ]t(>- able for stock. A settlement was John Hroderlck. John Flemings. Percy P»ol- has signed a contract to sing the German retto for "Huron Trctick." hii written a Cor llriKcr. William A. Howell. Locke. baritone roh-s with the Metropolitan Opera sl«an \eudetta opera which will he |iro.'-.i.-.-,| with Mr. Frohman. Caroline made Madeline Delmar, Gloria Gallup. C«>. next season, succeeding Wolter P».hiiit. In London hy F C Whitney i6 VARIETY HOPES FOR RELEASE. WHERE ACTS CHANGE DAILY. NEW HOME FOR DUMONT8. HOT WEATHER MONEY-MAKERS. Detroit, June 14. San Francisco, June 14. Philadelphia, June 14. Chicago, June 14. Mary Mannerlng, recently married Plans have been formulated for the Among the attractions that* look The conditions of vaudeville in and to F. E. Wadsworth of this city, is new home of Dumont's Minstrels, a good for a summer run is "The Heart- around San Francisco are in a very spending her honeymoon at Orosse company of Quakertown merchants breakers," now in its third week at Pointe Farms, a suburb of Detroit. bad way at the present time. Here and theatrical men (including Frank the Princess. Although the dally To a Variety-, representative. Miss is what no other city in this country Dumont) having secured the site at papers did not treat the piece very Mannering said, "There really isn't has, the continuous house that changes Germantown and Leigh Avenue, where kindly on its opening, it has been Im- very much to discuss, for I shall not an $80,000 theatre will be constructed proved and business is Increasing. its acts every day. A recognized decide for two weeks as to my future this summer. Others are "Get Rich Quick Wal- act called at one of these "pop" plans. I have a contract with the The sale of the old Eleventh Street lingford, "Little Miss Fix-It," "The vaudeville offices Shuberts, running for another season. looking for work. Opera House, where Dumont's Min- Seven Sisters," and The Aborn Eng- After that I shall positively leave the The conversation: (enter artist): strels played from 1854 until May 13 lish Grand Opera Co. "Maggie Pep- stage forever. "How do you do! I am Mr. Blank. last, caused Dumont to close, a cash per," with Rose Stahl, closes its Chi- "If It Is possible to cancel my con- Can I see Mr. So So, the booking consideration resulting in immediate cago stay this week. tract, I shall not play next season, agent." possession being given, although Du- Of the legitimate attractions now but I am trying to be perfectly fair He is told that Mr. So So is very mont had some time left on his lease. playing the Windy City, "Get Rich and if I do not obtain a release, I busy and told to wait. After wait- The new theatre will be about Quick Wallingford" is the kingpin shall appear just one season more. ing for about an hour, the artist is twenty minutes' ride from the city money-maker. "We are reading plays, but most ushered into Mr. So So's private of- proper and the principal suburbs of of the time I am gadding about and fice. Germantown and Richmond. The new CLAIMANTS FOR A "BABY." "Is this Mr. So So? I Mr. house will seat to the old one's being happy." am 1,800, The appearance of Dorothy Rogers Blank. I a recognized act and 680, and will be opened September 15. am in "Babies a la Carte" at the Brighton have Just finished six weeks on the Frank Dumont and John E. Murphy FRITZI SCHEFF DISPLEASED. Theatre Monday brought two claim- lnterurban time, and would like to will be the interlocutors, and the old Although under contract to the Shu- ants forward with allegations of own- play some of your time. minstrel favorite—Harry Shunk, Ed- berts for a term of years, Fritzl Scheff ership of the sketch's plot. Mr. So So: "Oh, yes, let me see, die Cassady, Charles Boyden, Billy may decline to appear under their The first was William A. Brady, you have never played in the city of Bowers, and Alfred Gibson. management next season. ^Her agree- who notified David Robinson, manager San Francisco have you?" Howard M. Evans, manager of the ment with the Shuberts calls for a of the Brighton, he believed "Babies a "No." company for eleven years, will be on salary of $1,750 a week and a per- la Carte" was related to "Baby Mine." "Well, you know I have plenty of the job at the new theatre. centage of the profits, with a guaran- Emmett Devoy thought he would find acts on my list and if I give you any tee of not less than thirty weeks a a resemblance between Miss Rogers' of my time I want you to know that COMING IN A HURRY. season. playlet and a piece once presented by I am doing you a personal favor. Let June 22, Valeska Suratt's show, Owing to the failure of "Mile. him. me see (consults his booking sheet), "The Red Rose," will open for a sum- Rosita" and its early closing, there Mr. Robinson gave no attention to I tell you what, you can open at the mer run in New York at the Globe is due Miss Scheff some six weeks the protests, believing that legal pro- Mabee theatre, this is a continuous Theatre. employment for the current season. cedure by the contenders should be house that changes its acts every day. Lee Harrison, the manager, and She threatens to bring suit to collect the proper mode of adjustment. I can place you there next Monday." Glenmore Davis, the press plugger, payment for the unemployed period, All the "Baby" plots in question Artist: "How much is there in it? agree it is necessary the production it is said. seem to centra around two babies at Agent: "Three dollars and sixty be shown in the big town Immediately, The Shuberts offered her $1,500 a the finale. One of the kids Is colored. cents, less commission." although neither cared to bring the week to appear In the revival of Of the many "Old Timers" now Artist: "What? Do you expect me show to New York just now. "Pinafore." This she declined. around waiting to renew their youth to pay for hauling baggage, make a Mr. Harrison says Broadway must Harry B. Smith has been called in In a weekly vaudeville performance, rehearsal and do five shows, for see the many novelties at once, or by the Shuberts to rewrite the book some say that this "baby business" is $3.60?" from indications, the town will view of "Mile. Rosita" for next season's at least twenty-five years old. Agent: "I can get all the acts I want the best parts of the production in travels. for that money. And another thing, other companies. AN EVERYBODY SKETCH. 'don't you know if you play this date Miss Suratt started her starring Wednesday afternoon at the New BOOKED FOR THE HELD SHOW. at the Mabee all the managers in town season in Philadelphia, then moved to Amsterdam Theatre, a sketch called The Anna Held show starting out will see your act, and if you make Boston, where the show is playing the "Everybody" was produced in dress about Oct. 1, next, under the manage- good, I can fix it for you to play a final week of a successful engage- rehearsal. ment of F. Ziegfeld, Jr., and with split next week, between Maracopa ment. The piece was written by Peter Miss Held in the leading role, is and Colinga." G. Piattl and Legal Robinson. R. Camp- gathering its principals. This week Artist: "How much will there be in KRAUS NOT "SEEN." Max Hart placed Bernard and Dorothy bell Travers was in the title role. it?" A. H. Woods may not have the Cir- Granville with the production. Agent: "Oh, I can get you perhaps cle theatre after all. The daily is said that were Mr. Ziegfeld It $40." papers have announced several times OBITUARY positive Miss Held would return to Artist: "I never worked for such that he had signed a lease of the Wilson F. Akarman, of the Musical America for the following season, he money in my life and I am not going house for a term of years from Mar- Millers, (an Australian act) died at would present her this year in a new to start in now." cus Loew, its present tenant. San Antonio, Tex., June 3. The boy production. if of Agent: "Well, you want any Loew holds the premises in the was 19 years old, a son of the late my time you will have to take what I name of the Mascot Amusement Co., Billy Akarman. TWO OPERA COS. CLOSED. offer you." one of his numerous corporations, Exit the artist. Two of the five Aborn operatic com- having sublet from Felix I am an, who Thomas H. Davis, one of the best There are Just such houses and panies have closed the season. The secured the house under an agree- known of the "old-time" managers, are Balti- agents doing business in this city. three remaining at Ford's, ment with George Kraus. died June 8 at his home at White National, Judging from present conditions, San more; Washington, and It was stated in Variett some Plains, aged 52. Davis was for years McVicker's, Francisco may aptly be called The Chicago. time ago that Kraus alleged an ar- a partner of Jacob Lltt and later of In place of the two grand opera or- School for Vaudeville. rearage in the rental payments on the firm of Davis & Keogh. He re- ganlzations are two comic opera dispossess proceedings. Kraus still tired from active theatrical partici- troupes under the same management. TWO NEW "AIR-DRUMS." insists that he has not been "seen," pation about ten years ago, but al- One is at Palisades Park, New Jersey, Plans were filed with the building and until he is, the Mascot Amuse- ways kept posted on current events at Olympic the other Park, Newark. department last week which call for ment Co. cannot deliver to Woods a connected with the business. He the buildings of two new "air-drums," clear rental title to the premises, says was possessed of many eccentricities, SOME RECORD, BOYS. >or open air theatres as they are now Kraus. one of which was the fear of entrust- For the first time in thirty-five being specified, in the Bronx. ing any considerable sum of money in years Jerry and Helen Cohan, the The first is to be built at a cost of Fay Darling, last week, appeared any one bank. He had the reputa- parents of George M., were separated. $700, by May Bird on the west side before Justice Smith in the New York tion for years of having over a hun- The Friars' Frolic did it. of Hoffman street, just north of 184th City Court in a suit for damages dred bank books, showing deposits The Cohans have trouped together street. The other, to cost only $500, against Louis Glick for alleged breach in savings Institutions throughout the through all kinds of weather all these is scheduled to occupy a plot on Web- of promise. The plaintiff, a chorus country. The deceased was buried at years and never have been away from ster avenue, north of Anna place. The girl in De Wolf Hopper's company, his birthplace, South Bend, Ind. He each other longer than twenty-four owners In the latter are named Man- was given a verdict of six cents. Jacob was a member of the White Plains hours at a single stretch. derkln Building Co., of this city. Steifel appeared for the defendant. Lodge of Elks,. VARIETY 17 A REAL GERMAN GARDEN. SUMMER HOME FOR AGENTS. A German cooked dinner, choice Johnny Coutts, who handles one of seats at the opera, a vaudeville show Leffler-Bratton'B new shows next sea- PARIS NOTES following the operatic doings and a son, and Harry Pennypacker, another BY HOWARD O. KENDREW taxicab ride home are offered as in- New York advance agent, left Thurs- ducements to attend the Terrace Gar- day on an extended jaunt through the den entertainments which open June Maine woods. Paris, June 5. Pond, in died Paris this week. It 26 with the Van den Berg Eustis They expect to select a camping site Alhanibra was unable to give is said that it the The was English bun Opera Company as the carded feature. for a party of New York agents who show Thursday afternoon, the that led to the building of this its new up The eats, opera, vaudeville and auto will build thereon for a vacation stay light failing after the audi- firm. Pond, while visit to electric on a Lon- service will only cost two dollars, but next summer. had entered. The receipts were don, ate one of the buns. It so ence was the men behind the scheme feel as "Pink" Hayes, formerly with the returned and the public politely dis- bad that when returning home he told though it will fill a long felt want publicity department of the Barnuni without any sign of trouble. his partner, Spiers, about it. missed They In New York. Dinner starts at six and Bailey circus and the "101 Wild reopening was postponed to June at once saw a field for their enter- The and the entire entertainment lasts un- West/' and last season ahead of "The 4. The contretemps was due to the prise, went to England and opened til 1.30 the next morning. It's the Arcadians," will be with one of "The lighting arrangements of the private a refreshment room at Farringdon nearest thing to a real German Gar- Gamblers" companies next fall. electric company furnishing the cur- street station. Fifty years ago this den that New York can boast of, re- Willis Cobb, one of the oldest press caused quite a sensation, rent. and when sembling the Winter Garten, Berlin. agents in the country, has become they opened their buffet at Ludgate Will J. Block, who has been identi- publicity promoter for Glen Springs Hill station in 1866, Londoners con- The revue at the Alcazar d»Ete fied with various amusement enter- Park, Cleveland. sidered the last word in catering had (bearing the risky punning title of prises, will look after its manage- Claxton Wllstach, one of the Wil- been said. •Ah, les beaux Nichan"), was suc- Dickens even devoted an ment. stach brothers, almost had a pleasant article to the subject in "All the Year cessfully produced June 1. Several The opera company includes Eddie little job for the summer had not Round." Pond died in people from the Folies Bergere are 1882, and Clark, baritone; Bertha Shalek, Fran- the Fates "done him wrong." Claxton Spiers turned the concern into a com- in the show, which is splendidly cis Motley and Reina Lazar (an Amer- had been engaged to handle the press pany with a capital of $2,500,000, re- mounted. Dranem, Strack, Chevalier, ican soprane). The chorus will num- work for "Dreamland," Coney Island, tiring from business though still hold- Miles. Dolecey, Printemps, Meg Vil- ber forty voices. Fred J. Eustis will and was just beginning to make him- ing a big Interest in the company. lars, Elynette, Alice Ouerra, Dia- direct the orchestra of thirty pieces. self at home with the sea breezes when mante, Misses Turner, Howe, Brown Joseph Van den Berg will have charge fire broke out and wiped the park At a recent meeting of the Asso- and Wilson are the principals. The of the company. Richard Carroll will out of existence. ciation of Directors it is rumored that queen's court In the reign of Louis be stage director and Signor Abeltie- The "unexpected" also handed one of the questions discussed is a XIII. is a magnificent set. This revue rie, ballet master. Harry A. Guthrie, former manager proposition to charge will run well into August. a royalty to im- and press agent, a severe blow in the presari! and caterers of special mati- MISSING GIRL REPORTED. cardiac regions. Guthrie had accept- nees who "borrow" the services of "V'lan," by Rip and Bousquet, at Chicago, June 14. ed a position with Pat Powers' picture artists already under contract with first that Mr. Theatre Femina, is still attracting, Word reached here Monday that the company. The day Gu- any of the managers. The subject and has been strengthened by the ad- whereabouts of Adelaide Cope, the thrie reported, he got off a car just is merely under discussion. dition of Mile. Lanthelme, the young missing daughter of W. H. Cope, of in time to see the flames eat up Pat's actress, who, like Signoret, thus en- Houston, Tex., vice-president of the studio. At the Cirque de Paris, June 1, an ters this class of entertainment for International Great Northern Railway acrobat miscalculated a jump and fell the first time. These two legitimate of that state, has been reported to her KIRBY PRESSMAN FOR WELLS. from a trapeze, 60 feet into the or- artistes may7 invade the music halls In anxious parents. The girl was seen Norfolk, June 14. chestra. He got off with a few bruises. the near future. last week in Abilene, Tex., where she William T. Klrby, one of the best The only damage for the musicians was connected with the Curtis Stock known newspaper and theatrical men was a smashed violin. Several peo- Company, playing at a local theatre. in the south, is now in charge of the Complaints having been made about ple left the circus hurriedly, convinced Cir- There is a show by that name play- general publicity end of the Wells the licentious character of the per- that the trapezist was killed. cuit, embracing forty-seven houses. formance at the Casino de Paris, the ing an engagement this week at Okla- homa City. This Previously Mr. Klrby has been en- police visited that hall May 30, and WHITE HEARING SOON. information was telegraphed Tuesday to the girl's gaged in newspaper work. For four warned the management. Two girls, The creditors of Edward C. White, father. seasons he was manager of the local who were dancing in the nude in a adjudicated a bankrupt last month As stated in last week's Varietv, Wllmer & Vincent Colonial theatre. side show were arrested, and will be (after bringing to a close the engage- Miss Cope left home April 2. Up to prosecuted. ment of his star, Mildred Holland at the present time all efforts to locate GARDEN BOOKING AHEAD. the Garden theatre) will be held her had been futile. Despite the constant wagging of Jacques Charles intends to make June 20. Dame Rumor's busy tongue that Madi- some alterations at the Olympia, as The meeting will take place in the son Square Garden has been sold, or soon as he enters into possession in offices of John J. Townsend, Referee Jolly niul Wild will soon sail for is in immediate danger of being razed August. It Is proposed to change the in Bankruptcy at 4T» Cedar street. Europe. and turned into a commercial center orchestra stalls and upholstery of activity, the management is book- throughout the hall, while curtains ing up various big events for next fall will be installed so that the back part and into 1912. of the auditorium can be used in the With the prospect of the gigantic afternoon for lectures and chamber benefit there for the Musicians' Union music, without interfering with re- in October, the Garden has been rent- hearsals on the stagu. ed during that month for other af- fairs. Of all the nonsensical farces pro- The Garden was transferred for- duced, lately "La Fiance du Major," mally by contract June 13 to the F. & by E. Pont and Mr. Leo, at the The- D. Co., of which Louis Loissevain, the atre Cluny, June 1, is the poorest. Holland banker. 1h i resident, by Before the premiere the posters were Alwyn Ball, Jr.. who paid the amount already out announcing it as an "Im- due on the first payment of the pur- mense success." The situations are chase price of $:*.375. Felix William Spiers, founder of the Vic Williams will sal for T 1 . • - of!..-]' famous London caterers Spiers & NICK KAUFMANN'S ROLLER SKATING GIRLS. side in Septembor. i8 VARIETY Juck Terry, nephew of Ellen Terry, The Great Jansen Is at the head of has been engaged for the Folles Ber- a World's Touring Company which bere for next season by Henry B. left San Francisco May 23. The com- Harris. pany, after playing two weeks in Hon- olulu, will visit Japan, China, Manila, Loon llogee is at Henderson's, India, Australia and Africa. The Coney Island, this week, where he Is Benjamin F. Boeder, general man- Mrs. H. G. DeMlUe, the well-known company is made up of Great Jansen, substituting for Warren and Brock- ager for David Belasco, will spend his play broker, sailed for London last De Hollis and Valora, Musical Story, way. summer in Maine; at least that por- Saturday. She will attend the Coro- Daisy Thome, Edna Herr, Six Adairs, tion of the heated term that will not nation, and, Incidentally, make ar- Guy D. Lundy, Iowa Trio. Vic Hugo require his presence in the city. rangements for the presentation of The Cromwells, who have played manages the troupe. Felix Blel is in several American successes in London. advance of the in this country for almost a year, will show. Nat Mann, brother of Louis Mann, leave for England on the St. Paul, and himself a composer of note, left "The Panama-Pacific Rag," a com- June 24. **Jo," Barney Myers' private secre- for Chicago last Tuesday, to establish position written by Mike Bernard and tary and. champion green coupon col- a Western agency for the publishing used by Bernard and Weston on the lector of the Harry Leonhardt is displaying a sil- Knickerbocker Theatre house of Jos. W. Stern & Co. Coast, will be published Charles ver cup as the trophy he won with by K. Building, had a birthday last week. Harris. The Harris firm has Mr. Ber- his motor boat In a race at Clason's All that worried Jo was what mother "Patsy" Morrison is figuring on the nard under Point. contract for two years. was to give her for becoming eighteen week of July 24 for an "Old Timers" years of age. Arriving home, mother program at his show-shop at Rock- The Marinelll New York agency has kissed and congratulated Jo. This The Princess Rajah returned to away Beach. Buffalo is the latest placed the Aurora Troupe and the was the moment Jo had waited for. New York last Sunday, on the Lap- town to decide to try it for a week. Bell Family, two foreign turns, on the Mother said "Go play the piano." Jo land. She will appear at Hammer- United time in vaudeville next season. did. It had been tuned—'twas mother's stein's June 26. lien Nathan, the former English (The Bell Family came from Mexico, birthday gift. agent, who lately reassociated him- which is funny enough to be called Kelcey and Shannon, in their new self with the London agency of Somers "foreign"). Although the Colonial closes its play, "The Lady from 5k lahoma,", & Warner, is in New York. He will regular season Sunday night, a bene- will open an engagement at the Cort return to the other side in about two The Bondlnl Brothers are juggling fit performance will be given Monday theatre, Chicago, July 1. weeks. two offera for next season, one from night for the poor of the Fifteenth the Orpheum Circuit, and the other Assembly District under the auspices "The Defaulter/* Dudley Clem- Max Plohn, who had "The Girl From from the George Evans Minstrel of the Amsterdam Democratic Club ment's sketch, will reappear July at 3, Rector's" on the road this season, Troupe. The latter show may have and Tammany Hall Committee. This the Brighton Beach Music Hall, with came in from the "one nighters" with Ben Linn, from "The Pianophiends," is an annual event at the Colonial. Sheridan Block in the lead. the announcement that there will be with it. With the departure of Julius Lenz- two companies playing the piece next berg from the Colonial the orchestra The Three Kuhns, who have just re- year. Henry Meyers, once of Yonkers, is is being conducted during the last turned from trip, an Orpheum have thinking about going to the Coast for week by Ernest Thornell. been engaged to play at the Folles "Mickey" Curran, who has an an opportunity to invest the money Bergere, opening Sunday night. Italian dialect that has fooled all the made in the New York suburb through Dave Robinson, manager of the New managers in town, has been engaged vaudeville. Mr. Meyers says he want- Brighton Theatre, stood in front of the Jim Corbett has been booked to ap- by A. H. Woods to support Eddie Foy ed to locate around here, with another Putnam building, Wednesday, gazing pear at the Brighton Beach Music Hall next season in "The Girls from the show house, but the conditions do not up at the sky, almost totally obscured June 20. Geo. Evans plays there July Folles Bergere." look right to him. by heavy clouds. He looked about as 31. Will Lykens did the fixing. cheerful as Willie Hammersteln does Charles Edward Wright has been Jules Ruby had a bad week. Every under normal conditions. A friend Bert and Lottie Walton are going signed by Frazee & Lederer for the time he told a joke about Keith & approached and said: "Cheer up, Dave, to Atlantic City to spend the month supporting cast of Dick Carle in Proctor's 126th street house someone it isn't going to rain forever." Dave of July. They are taking along a lit- "Jumping Jupiter" next season. The standing nearby said: "That's a pretty twisted his countenance into a sickly tle baby girl, born last week. Carle troupe will open during the last good story. first sprung it." semblance of a smile and walked week in July. Even the stenographers on the fourth away, shaking his head dubiously. floor of the Putnam Building are Stuart ("The Male Patti") will Hetty King, the English male Im- commencing to grow wise to Jules. A couple of wise boys paid a visit to spend the summer in Russia, return- personator, has been booked for about the neighborhood of the Putnam build- ing to this country in December. twelve weeks on the United time "Scrooge" and the Australian ing on Wednesday and started a dis- M. S. Bentham is looking for dates. around New York, to start in January, Woodchoppers have been routed over cussion as to the meaning of the word 1912. Jenle Jacobs, of the Pat Casey the Orpheum Circuit. Neverweld's "quire." One contended that it was Eddie Rowley and Ben Ryan are to- office, is handling the act. Monkey opens July 2 on the time. twenty-four sheets of paper, while the gether as a team, Ryan and Dlngel Carlton, a foreign palmist, commences other insisted that It also meant an having dissolved when Tom Dingel Junie McCree is making an Amer- the trip July 9 at Winnipeg. The assemblage of singers. Bets were was elected to the "Follies of 1911." ican adaptation of a French musical Great Weiland, a foreign juggler, has freely made, Sam Ehrlich wagered a farce, to be produced this fall by Fra- been engaged to travel the Orpheum five spot that "quire" did not mean a Three male quartets have been zee & Lederer. Will J. Kennedy is route In 1913. body of singers. All hands repaired under contract to the firm for the lead- united under the name of the Meister to Bentham's office and looked it up ing Singers, which opens at Keith's, Bos- male comedy role. in the dictionary. Sam lost (and Joe Jackson, the comedy cyclist, ton, Monday, in a big musical present- Bentham is now looking for the dic- and Margurite Rialto were married ment. For the fifth consecutive season, tionary). June 2. will leave for Kirk LaShelle's "The Virginian" will They the other side in August. Mr. Jackson will trip to the Pacific coast next fall. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Keaton celebrated Whiting Allen, one of three press play foreign contracts for four months George Kelly, a brother of "Judge" their seventeenth wedding anniver- agents with the Barnum and Bailey before returning to take up the route Walter C. Kelly, has been re-engaged sary last week. Joe presented his circus, is quite ill and unable to attend secured for him over the United Book- to play the leading role. wife with a solitaire engagement ring. to his publicity work with the "white ing Offices time, by Jenle Jacobs of It was a forgotten part of their court- tops." the Casey Agency. Paul West has been signed by Mess. ship. When the wedding occurred Leffler & Bratton to furnish the lyrics Joe forgot to hand his wife a wedding IMill White, at present in the cast 'for their forthcoming productions of Anna Marble, playwright, magazine ring. Eleven years afterward Mr. of "The Merry Whirl," has been "The Dingbats" and "Let George Do writer and press agent, in private life Keaton remembered Mrs. Keaton had signed by T. Daniel Frawley for the It." Nat D. Ayer will furnish the the wife of Channlng Pollock, is In had no gold band, and bought one Chicago production of Henry \V. Sav- scores for both shows. the Lying-in Hospital, New York, hav- for her. Of the accumulated wealth age's "Excuse Me." ing undergone a serious operation for of the marrying couple, amounting to John T. Murray, late of "The Mid- appendicitis and the removal of a four dollars on their date of marriage, Eleanor Kent, now in the cast of night Sons," sailed last week on the tumor. At the hospital it was said Joe split it 50-50 with a Wisconsin Square, America for seven weeks' visit with "A County Girl" at the Herald a that Miss Marble wa» recovering rap- parson who fixed up the Job. Joe the old folks in will resume her vaudeville bookings London. Murray goes idly, and expected to be removed to and mother started out on their in August with her little operetta, back to Lew Fields next year, having her summer home on Long Island double travels together with a capi- "Love Via Aeroplane." signed a two years' contract. within the next few days. tal of two dollars. . VARIETY 19 THE NEW HOFFMANN SHOW. TWO-RING CIRCUS PROPOSED Headed by Gertrude Hoffmann, a troupe of very well known ballet dancers presented three lal'ets at the FOR LONG STAYS I N BIG CITIES Variety/b baseball team revenged Winter Garden Wdnesday evening. itself on the Winter Gardens last Fri- Baldina, Kosloff and many others Movement Reported Afoot to Propel Elaborate Circus day, when the Varietvb took them lamous in Europe take the bulk of into camp, 11 2. The Winter Gar- the work. Miss Hoffmann merely oc- 44 — for Week-Stands. No Hippodrome " Track. den boys were without their regular cupying the centre of the stage at Capital One Million, with $500,000 Paid line-up, while Variety was strength- most times while the others dance. ened by two or three non-regulars. The audience took to the lively in. Instead of Horses. Auto-Trucks parts of the ballets, though this was due to the good work of the orches- Several old time circus men, among The autos are expected to prove a The VARiETirUnited Booking Of- tra. The three ballets presented whom are said to be some proprietors drawing card for the country-ground fice second game, scheduled for last were "Cleopatra," "Les Sylphldes'' of tent shows in the past, are report- the large cities. With a week-stand, Saturday, was called off. It may be and "Sheherazade." ed contemplating, commencing with it is expected by the promoters that played to-day or to-morrow. "Cleopatra" probably showed the next summer, ' a big two-ring circus, the new circus will create so much most daring bit of stage work that play only in cities capable of turn- talk the first season, it will at once to The total amount staked with the has been seen on this side of the out profitable patronage for a establish itself as permanent fea- ing a Government betting booths (Paris water. This is a love scene between or three days. The route, as ture. As a permanent institution, week mutuals) at the race tracks around Cleopatra (Miss Hoffmann) ana laid out, is said to include stops at appearing regularly each season, the Paris and at Cabourg, France, in 1910 Amoun (Theodore Kosloff). New York and Chicago, for two weeks circus men behind the movement for was $72,281,392. From the total The entertainment is alike to that each, with a return date at New York the "two-ringed" say they can obtain given at the Empire amount 2 per cent, is deducted for Alhambra and for the same period, the show open- concessions from local merchants in London, only in those English charities, 1 per cent, for waterworks ing in the metropolis the latter part which will be a big advantage. halls variety turns vary the ballets. and 1 per cent, for encouraging horse of April. No name for the circus has yet been However, the ballets the breeding.. A further 5 per cent, is at Winter No stand west of Kansas City has decided upon, but "The Great Ameri- taxed from the entire gate money for Garden are heavier than those at- been placed on the route sheet. The can Show" has been suggested. public charities and the expense of tempted in London, but the same towns as laid out include New York, As the promoters of the movement administering same. style Is more generally seen in the Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Brook- are proceeding very secretly, it is not continental cities. lyn, Pittsburg, Baltimore, Washing- likely that any public statement will After the first ballet flowers were ton, Cleveland, Detroit, Cincinnati, In- be made for some months yet. The Corinthian Football Club of brought up over the footlights to dianapolis, St. Louis, Milwaukee, St. England will send a strong team to Miss Hoffmann and there was ap- Paul, Minneapolis, Buffalo, Detroit, SKLLS-FLOTO COMING EAST. Canada the end of next month to try plause, some which was genuine and Toronto, and Kansas City. skill against the Canadians in In an announcement through the their some of which was not. The claque, an Some of the cities will be week- the vastly popular game of football, trade papers, H. H. Tammen says the English and Continental institution, stands, others three days each. Where as played in England. The English has long been Sells-Floto Circuit, is coming east in argued against by the jumps may be inconvenient, day- team will go through to the Pacific Americans, August, for the first time. but it appears pretty rea- played stands will be routed to nil in, such The same announcement remarks Coast on the trip. The game sonable now that such things are as Buffalo for the first three days, abVoad is what is known in America necessary. that the Sells-Floto show is making with Rochester, Syracuse and Utica to "Association Football," which is The money at the 25-cent admission scale, as Winter Garden audience didn't nil in for the connection with the to gain some popular- which has been employed by the "in- just beginning know just when to applaud. They Boston date. ity small way over here. It will will have to be dependent" circus for a couple of sea- in a thoroughly educated to While a menagerie will be carried, favor with the American ballets before sons past, as against the regular prices gain more they do. On the other there will be no hippodrome track. if properly, for it hand, of tented shows belonging to the Ring- public, introduced the claque leads the applause Seats will run down to the quarter requiring skill, stamina and lings. is a game and they never go wrong. The house poles, and the interior will be more speed, without containing the risk of was full of the regular first-nighters. elaborate than has ever been shown in the football played by our colleges. The story of the ballet, "Shehera- FRANK'8 INCREASING. a circus. New canvas, waterproofed SHOW With all the agitation against mod- zade," is nothing more or less than a and fireproofed, is to be shortly or- California Frank's wild west show is ern American football, it is strange big pantomime, taken from an act ap- dered, according to report. making money, and with the increase that no one suggested the adopting of pearing in vaudeville in England at The company proposes to have a in receipts comes an increase in the the English Association game. One present, called "A Night in a Harem." capital stock of $1,000,000, with cars carrying the show. There were or two of our leading colleges have The act was found on the Continent $500,000 paid in. It is said that ten back and one ahead when the played the game some. by English agents some six months $250,000 of this has been agreed upon season opened, now thirteen are in the Capt. Skigie of the Variety. Base- ago. There has been some talk of as the necessary amount to equip the rear with two on the advance job. ball Team, submitted the following bringing it to America. week-stand circus, while the other Joe Rosenthal is managing the "No. resignation, which has been accepted "Les Sylphldes," with Mile. Lotou- quarter of a million will be held as a 1" car, while "No. 2" is in charge of with regret: kowa, provoked storms of applause. sinking fund. C. M. Connor. "To the members of the Variety Miss Hoffman did not appear in this The old-time circus men, who have The show is now upstate, and is Baseball Team: It is with much regret scene. interested themselves to the extent headed for Maine. From the Arling- that I hear hand in my resignation of The new venture at the Garden is a of subscribing for stock and offering ton headquarters on Broadway comes Captain to your team on count of daring attempt to inoculate the ballet to lend their experience, are satisfied word that California Frank will not going away Thursday. habit into New Yorkers. It's a if it is two years before the circus play any part of the New York City (Signed) "Skigie." gamble. Jt's*. makes money. During this period at present. the sinking fund will be relied upon Harry Mock, superintendent of .\l E. Guy lord, musical director of to take up the deficits, while the un- WHAT COULD JAKE SAY? Hammersteiu's, at one time had a the Grand Opera House, Brooklyn, lias sold half-million stock in the treasury pretty good baseball club. This sea- been engaged with his orchestra to may be sold by resolution of the com- .lake Newman, contracting agent for son, though, Harry and his nine are appear at Steeplechase Park, Rocka- pany's stockholders. the Forepaugh-Sells circus, jumped to way Beach, for tht. summer. The into just practising pitching high balls It is planned to offset the possible New York while the show was the Suffragette Fanners on the Roof. Park opens with a benefit for the dearth of big features to select a playing Jersey towns. If the Suffragettes will get up a nine Kockaway Hospital, June i'.°. strong novelty for the opening sea- Newman reports big business despite among them, and elect the sheep son, through employing auto-trucks, the opposition offered by the Hagen- the Vmhhtvs will - shearer captain, Inspector strolled Instead of horses. This will do away heck Wallace, California Frank's Police Walsh up play them. afternoon and with the animals and their feed, econ- 'Wild West" and the "101 Ranch." Broadway Saturday s'ood for "ini'e awhile surve\itig the omizing to a large amount in this way. 1 actors loin, i. in:: in front of the Put- Arrangements made with an auto- Jeff Callan is up in St. John. N. IV.. Marcus Loew has a nine in train buildinu As result a special truck concern will permit the circus to looking after a theatre. ing, the lemonade girls on the Amer- nam a «'.••* • < policeman was : i i I 1 to that Mot K use its trucks on a low rental basis, ican roof. One of the pirls the other r»ll .!:•> Monda;. the auto concern making the cheap fig- Madge Leasing, who is visiting in evening said she liad done twenty ure through believing the free adver- this country for the first time in seven eight miles so far that d:iy, running a« pa uied by hi. wife. tising for the trucks will be worth years, may» be seen in a production up and down stairs. She says she Pauline, com .>? i).. for lair«'pe Satnr.hr. .\|i- ; enough to cover the profit waived in over here before she returns to the wanted to be the best hitter on the sails the rental. other side. nine. ndonka 40 VARIETY Nevins and Erwood. NEW ACTS NEXT WEEK. Dorothy Rogers and Co.; (6). ltose Snow and Co. (%\. "Babies a la Carte**; (Comedy). Comedy Sketch. Singing and Dancing. Initial Presentation, First Appearance 10 Mins.; Four (Parlor). 14 Mins.; Four (Parlor). 18 Mins.; One. or Reappearance In or Around New Brighton. Rose Snow is "some" looker, and Henderson's. New York The sketch "Babies a la Carte," wears two very stunning costumes, The pair are remarkable dancers, lioehm's Athletic Girls, Hammer- which Dorothy Rogers and her little but otherwise has nothing to do. Two especially the man who works in stein's. company present was evidently writ- men assist her, or, rather are really black-face. He is not a half bad black- Samson Trio, Hammerstein's. ten for laughing purposes only. While assisted by her in a roughly made-up face comedian, but some of the talk Claire and West, Hammerstein's. there are any number of good lines sketch of many ideas long ago for- could be cut, as a faster routine would Mr. and Mrs. Erwln Connelly, Fifth and situations in the playlet that gotten. One is taken from "The Twen- help the act. The girl is a good help Avenue. evoke laughter, the biggest laugh tieth Century Burglars," the rest be- to her partner. The couple could Belle Oura, Fifth Avenue. comes with the introduction of the ing chosen from many pieces. "Gags" easily become a very big hit with a Abbott and White, Henderson's. little colored "pick" at the close. like "1 didn't know Washington was singing and dancing routine of some- Musical Forrest**, Henderson's. No particular novelty is in the theme sick" and "Peas roll off my knife," thing like twelve minutes, finishing were •eleased some years ago. Out- with the same number they are now Nellie McCoy. employed. The plot hinges about the of this, the do not do badly using. The man's eccentric acrobatic Songs and Dances. efforts of a son to obtain money from side two his with the vehicle they have chosen. dance is a big applause winner. The 10 Mins.; One. father. The boy is in New York, turn is in right at Henderson's this Hammerstein's. owns a race horse and plays the po- Jess. nies. week, and ought to easily give a good Nellie McCoy slides back into vaude- Father is in the country and has coin. is of Beatrice. account of itself anywhere. Jess. ville with a couple of songs, a change "Bessie" the name the thoroughbred. Violinist. of costume, and her nimble feet. Nel- The boy frequently mentions "Bessie" in his letters ask- 11 Mins.; One. Alfredo. lie looks well and Nellie can dance, ing for "touch." Henderson's. Violinist. but Nellie has not a vaudeville act. a Father believes is Beatrice is a good looking girl, ra- Mins.; One. Opening in a Quaker looking gown "Bessie" wife of son. Finally father city. ther up-to-date in her dress, and with Alfredo is there forty ways with that turns out to be a combination comes to Son procures wife in hurry. poses a fair amount of personality. The the violin. Though this young mu- sheath and harem affair, she sings a a His sweetheart sician is affecting Rinaldo's makeup song about "Father and Mother" with as his better half during father's visit. girl depends mostly on her style of the violin while playing a and style of playing, he is making the seven or eight verses that "have very "Bessie has a beautiful form, and a handling white stocking on her left forefoot," few of the later day "rag" hits. This biggest kind of a hit in the "pop" little point. A dance at the finish as usual. Father arrives. Then alone takes her away from the aver- houses. He can play classical pieces puts it over. The second number is comes the question of baby. age "straight" violinist. Beatrice with technique and feeling, and his the American girl, with a tailored suit a The hero's negro servant is sent out to could succeed very well on the smaller popular selections are rendered with of white, topped off by a Panama hat. borrow a child. He returns with big time. Jess. ease and grace. Mark. The suit looked as though it had Just been taken out of the camphor trunk, three, two white and one black. There is a quick curtain, leaving the audi- Faber Sisters. Semon Duo. but it allowed Nellie to pull that man- ence in Dances. Songs. nish walk, and also gave her plenty doubt as to whether the fa- Songs and Mins.; One. 12 Mins.; One. of room for a capital dance. The ther cut the boy off or accepted the 14 rather clever sister team and real A boy and girl have managed to put act ended with the second number. mixture. Sully Guard has the role of A the son; Billie workers. They are possessed of all together a pleasing little specialty, Miss McCoy was received mildly. As Betts that of the fa- the qualities that a success- due mostly to the easy comedy man- she doesn't seem capable of putting ther, and Carl Statzer that of the make up ful vaudeville turn. They have voices, ner of the young woman. She has a over a "single," perhaps a male part- negro servant. The latter works hard can dance and have no mean idea of good singing voice of the contralto ner might help. Dash. and accomplishes much toward the comedy of the piece. Miss Rogers is the value of comedy. At present there kind, and knows how to deliver the songs of the day. Jess. Pouchot's Flying Ballet; (6). charming at all times and makes her is but one thing lacking to qualify 7 Mins.; Full Stage. points tell. Of the babies the "choco- for the bigger time. The quantity OUT Fifth Avenue. late drop" was the best of the trio, that they are shy of is stage presence OF TOWN the kid seemed so bewildered that and the "frame-up" of their turn. There is nothing in this act that has Dolly Connolly. the expression on its face caused laugh When these details are absorbed there not been shown before. No dancing Songs. after laugh, and was fully deserving will be another "sister" team1 that will is Indulged in—simply the regulation 13 Mins.; One. posing of the girls in ballet of the lone curtain he or she was per- easily lit in an early spot on a big postures, Young's Pier, Atlantic City. both on the floor and in air. This mitted to take. The offering will time bill. Fred. the Dolly Connolly, well known In serve for laughing purposes. Fred. is supplemented by what is now the vaudeville, who formerly appeared conventional waving of filmy strips of GrifHs and Doris. with Percy Wenrich at the piano, is material, never operated in unison Singing and Dancing. Milando Duo. now working alone. Mr. Wenrich, with the rising in the «*ir of the cen- 14 Mins.; One. Singing. however, leads the orchestra. Miss tral figure. At the conclusion a vol- Gane's Manhattan. 7 Mins.; One. Connolly has a clever and original way ume of pigeons are released from the These girls land with their dancing. Both the members of this duo have of singing "rag" numbers. Her four gallery and off stage, but they have Opening with a song they do an eccen- splendid voices and their selection of songs, Monday, all received liberal ap- not been trained to alight on all the tric dance that wins instant favor. repertoire at present seems the only plause. Three are new, and give figures. Some of the girls are not The taller offers a "cry baby" num- promise thing lacking in class. Still they of becoming popular. Her favored by a single bird, while others ber in pajamas, fairly well received closing were one of the real hits of the bill number went very big. Miss are swamped with them. An electrical and her partner in an exaggerated at the American last half of last week. Connolly also pleased with a short ec- illumination serves to further enhance German costume, follows with a song centric The act is a little short at present dance. She is pretty, dresses the final picture; but, as before stat- and dance. The girls put over a step- and could easily stand the addition of well, and knows how to put songs ed, nothing new is disclosed. The ping routine at the close that is well another number. The man has a over. Dolly scored nicely here, taking management claims that the flight arranged. They are good dancers and four bows at finish. good idea of comedy and is a strong the over the heads of the audience is new the present frameup is bound to score factor in the team. The worn is con- /. li. Pulaski. to vaudeville. Barring its lack of in the "pop" houses. Mark. fined to high class operatic selections novelty, the act is a graceful and and parodies of them. The turn Maude Lambert. dainty offering, but even so, merely Belle Wilton. should do very well on "small time." Hongs. a "copy" at that of Grigoletto's Singing. Fred. 12 Mins.; One. Aerial Ballet. Jolo. 14 Mins.; One. Young's Pier, Atlantic City. Gane's Manhattan. Charming Maude Lambert quite ap- The Zarnes. Edna Farlowe. A valuable asset in vaudeville is a propriately dipped once more into Trapeze. Songs. good voice. Belle Wilton has it. She vaudeville here Monday. Miss Lam- 10 Mins.; Full Stage. 11 Mins.; One. opens with "Oh, oh! Callahan!" bert's pleasant voice and her beautiful Hammerstei n's. Edna Farlowe should have entered dressed in a spangled green gown, fol- gowns carried her to big applause. The Zarnes, a man and woman, of- vaudeville some years ago, as her lowing it up to good advantage with Miss Lambert wore three dresses, each fer a trapeze specialty of the usual style of singing a "coon" song was "That Dreamy Italian Waltz." In prettier than the other. "Somewhere sort. A long routine is gone through very popular then. Another thing newsboy attire, she sings "If I Was A This Summer With You" has a catchy in rather listless fashion. There are that Kdna should not do is to sing of Millionaire," and, making another melody that won favor. With "Caro- several tricks well worth while. The good advice and philosophy. It is change for her fourth number, ren- lina Rag," however, Miss Lambert listlessness may have been caused poor judgment to sing anything with a ders "I Won't Try To Be A Lady Any scored heavily. A graceful, easy through their opening the show, when moral to it in houses where stories More." Miss Wilton's first numbers style and pleasing personality classes not over fifty people were on the roof. are, to the contrary, shown on the are her strongest. She should switch Miss Lambert as one of the best. She Dash. screen between the acts. Jess. them around. Mark. is a distinct feature. /. B. Pulaski. VARIETY 21 A NOTE OF SYMPATHY TO THE WHITE KATH ACTORS' UNION OF so signed himself in his own organ, the tion of the vaudeville business means loss to AMERICA: "Player." How absent-minded of Mr. Mount- you and to us. We realize that, bat do you? ford! No, on second thought, it must have We are good losers. We will take our medi- We wish through you to extend to Mr. Harry been that "mental suffering" he complains cine, if we have to, like men. We won't lose Mountford our sincere sympathy in this, his about. the fight, though we may lose money. You hour of suffering. We learn from his com- We can imagine how torrid was that ex- will lose both the fight and money. This un- plaint, sworn to under oath by him, in an ac- pansive English brow when, within thirty-six settled condition of affairs must be over with tion to recover from us $250,000 for alleged hours after our statement last Friday, he en- one way or the other, and the sooner the libel, that we have done serious damage to gaged counsel and had the summons and com- better. his mind and body. plaint in his action printed. We wonder The showmen who have made the vaudeville We had no intention of so doing. We only whether the White Rats Actors' Union is sup- business what it is have been through one sought to convey to the vaudeville artist who posed to pay for printing the summons and strike, and all the trials and troubles of com- is as much interested as we, if not more, what complaint in this suit to recover a quarter of petition and opposition backed by millions. we honestly believe to be the truth. a million dollars. We hope that Mountford Their experience makes them unafraid of will not engage the cabin de-luxe the Maure- threats, etc., The truth always hurts. We didn't believe on but do you realize the number of tania on the strength of that $250,000. investors it would hurt $250,000 worth In the case of new with capital ready to build the- wonder Mr. Mountford Mr. Mountford. In fact, we did not think that We why swears that atres who are afraid to Invest and build new he is a resident of the a man of such stalwart fighting qualities as "County of New York," tlieatres on account of the present unsettled when in truth and in fact his Mountford would feel hurt at anything. address accord- conditions? Every theatre unbuilt means at ing to the directory and telephone book is least (if it be intended as a popular priced We thought he was a game lighter—-a good Johnson Avenue, Richmond Hill, "County of moving picture theatre) one hundred and fifty loser. But no—he alleges in his complaint Queens." And this reminds us that in his acts each year deprived of engagement*. under oath that our statement of last week has complaint he does not deny tliat statement There are more of these contemplated the- caused him great and irreparable "humiliation, about the palatial home on Long Island. Of atres being held up than the artist has any chagrin, annoyance, distress, physical and men- course he couldn't. The records show it is idea of, and every day this chaotic condition tal suffering." owned by Mrs. Maud Walsh Mountford. continues means more capital diverted into When he committed a crime against the Mountford's suit for a quarter of a million other channels for investment. laws of the State of New York by calling rep- is about as big a joke as his "Last Call." We We want the artist to reason the whole sit- utable managers thieves, in an issue of his would ask the secretary — or should we say uation out for himself, with his fellow artist 'Player" a few months ago, although that "International Secretary"? — whether, when he or artists. Let him look a little further than statement was grossly criminal, he didn't hear took that "correspondence course in the art of his nose, make inquiry, ascertain the facta, any manager whine and howl like a whipped being a secretary" (which he recommends) judge the future somewhat at least .by the past, cur. some of the letters of instruction were not lost and not run off half-cocked at the first red fire Mountford is so apt at quotations we dis- in the mails. This is the only way we can ac- speech. We silently tolerated the unwar- like to believe he overlooked that one about count for his statement to the effect that the ranted and criminal abuse heaped upon us by people in glass houses. White Rats have ninety per cent, of the actors Mountford, and only because we were prevailed We all like to win in this world, but when in the United States and Canada, and they upon by hundreds of artists—White Rats one loses, especially when he is a leader of don't care a snap about the other ten per cent., among them—to make some statement for the men, he shouldn't cry and whine, admit de- but in the next line and in the last one he benefit of all the artists, did we determine to feat, and dishearten his followers. A man begs and implores that other ten per cent, to speak at all. should not go to war unless he is willing to come into the fold. Our little English lion Up to the time of Mountford's activity in be shot at once in a while; especially so when must have also taken a correspondence course America, the manager and the artist were he starts the warfare. He can't expect to do in acting, judging from his success in that art. friends on a social as well as business equality. all the shooting. Seriously speaking, we want the artist to Since his advent, a feeling of distrust and en- Mountford makes one important confession know that our statements are made in the best mity has arisen. under oath. It proves all we said in our last of good faith for the good of the vaudeville How long is it to continue? So far as we statement. He swears that he "is dependent business. are concerned, it will continue as long as Mr. for a livelihood" upon the White Rats Actors' We are and always have been construction- .Mountford has anything to do with an artists' Union of America. The quotation is from his ists. We have made vaudeville what it is, with organization. The men who pay the actor, own lips under oath. the artists' help. Conditions are far letter who in turn pays Mountford's salary, will never There is the reason for Mountford's activity. to-day than they ever have been. Ask any deal with any organization with which he is It is unnecessary to add to his own sworn artist who has worked in this country the past connected. statement. fifteen or twenty years. As we said last week, if this means fight, we Again the English gentleman winces be- Wo are opposed to destructionists. Hence are ready for it, but It is sickening to hear a cause we referred to him as he who once our talk to you. If, in our effort to enlighten man who starts a fight cry at the very first signed himself "the unpurchaseable." We you on matters in which we have a mutual in- blow. never sa'd Mountford was purehaseable. He terest, some agitator is ground down, that is Stand up and fight like a man. Don't throw once said and mind you, without being — ac- his fault, not ours. We repeat what w»» have mud week after week, and then cry because cused —that he was "the unpurchaseable." and so often said, that a strike or chaotic condi- your hands are stained. VAUDEVILLE MANAGERS* PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION. 22 VARIETY SHOWS NEXT WEEK. BILLS NEXT WEEK TIN PAN ALLEY JINGLES HERE'S BILLY GOULD . NEW YORK. LONDON. By WILLIAM JEROME. By WILLIAM GOULD. "A COUNTRY GIRL"—Herald Square (4th COLISEUM PALACE. Edward Harrlgan was the father of Los Angeles, June 10. week )• Adeline Qenee Dancers (John Maaon)—Nul- Russian "AS A MAN THINKS" Alfred Lester A Co. (Pavlova, Mordkln American popular song writers. A critic's girl in a certain town mova'i (16th week). Harry Pragaon Lyric (17th week). A Co.) liked me very much. That settled me "EVERTWOMAN"— Jose Otero'a Spanish "EXCUSE ME" Gaiety (19th week). Walter C Kelly — Daneera (American) Harrlgan and Braham were a great as far as he was concerned. I sent FOL1ES BERGERE (9th week). Frank "GET RICH QUICK WALLINQPORD" Co- Milton A Albert Whelan — Slstera De Long Carlton combination. "Maggie Murphy's the critic my contract, and wrote him han's (43d week). (American) GRAND ITALIAN OPERA—Irvine Place (Id La Pla Home/' "Paddy Duffy's Cart," and to send me his. He didn't. (I could week). Donaldson Bros. Reynolds A Donegan GRAND OPERA—Daly'* (2d week). Victoria Troupe (American) "When Poverty's Tears Ebb and Flow" localise this.) The Maequea Harmony Four LA SAISON RUSSE—Winter Garden (Id are songs that will live forever. week). Freddie Hackin (American) "PINAFORE"—Casino (4th week). Anartoa Marie Fenton (Amer- Another monkey was born yester- 8TOCK—Academy. Pasquali Brae. ican) STOCK (Corse Peyton) —Grand O. H. (7th Nora Bmerald Kitty Dale There was a picture in every day. He will be christened 'Kelly, The Mackeys Har- week). the boob." 8POONER STOCK—Metropolis (17th week). NEW YORK. rlgan song that no one but Harrlgan STOCK—West End (8th week). could paint "THE PINK LADY"—New Amsterdam (18th HAMMER8TBIN'B HENDERSONS week). Belle Blanche "Top O* Th' World By the way, I know of a critic Columbia week) ' "THE MERRY WHIRL"— (Id Bell Family Daneera named Kelly, in Portland, Ore., whom "THE RED ROSE" (Valeska 8uratt)—Globe Howard A Howard Harvey-Devora Trio Ben Collins was the first great par- (opene June II). Fougere Romany Opera I have never seen, but if he is as "YOUTH"—BIJou (Id week). Bedinl A Arthur Troupe ody writer—then came James Mc- small In is principle, Roehm'a Athletic Bowman Brothers Avoy. stature as he in CHICAGO Girls Martina Brothers he could stand on the ground, flat- A BORN OPERA CO.—McVlcker'a (Id week). Wlnsor McCay Abbott A White "BOWERY BURLE8QUERS"—Columbia (4th MarUnnetU A 8yl- Bailey A Teare footed and kiss an ant between the eater Musical Forreata Coronation note: week). eyes without bending his knees. He Alexander A Soott (One to fill.) "LITTLE MI8S FIX-IT"—Chicago O. H. (5th Chas. K. Harris is visiting the dif- week). Crouch A Welch wears a No. 6 hat; a 12 collar; he's "GET RICH QUICK WALL1NOFORD"— Samson Trio BRIGHTON ferent royalty accounts of Europe. Olympic. (10th week). Alvln A Kenney THEATRE built like a Rhlnewine bottle; wears Claire A Weat Nat Willa "SEVEN SISTERS" (Charles Cherry)—Pow- burlap underwear, and his mother ers' (10th week). Gardner Duo Valerie Bergere A STOCK—Haymarket Lewis A Morton Co. Louis Bernstein and Tin Pan Alley buys his ties for him. He received "THE HEART BREAKERS'—Prino* (Id (Headline to fill.) La Tltcomb are regular pals again. Kate Ellnore A Bam his theatrical knowledge in a moving HOWE'S LECTURES—Garlicky BRIGHTON BEACH Williams picture house, and thinks "Hamlet" MUSIC HALL Bert Coote A Co. Eva Tanguay Dlero A voice from the woods: is an afterpiece. He'll read this. SAN FRANCISCO. "High Ufa In Jail" Barnes A Crawford ETHEL BARRYMORE—Colombia. Howard Boxing Kangaroo Vincent Berlin, Irving Bryan, Ted He has to read Vajubth and publish "ZAZA" (atock) —Alcasar. Hlckey'a Circus The Dorians clippings from it to make believe he is McKay A Cantwell (Three to fill.) Goetz and Ray Snyder are writing the Bam J. Curtis A Co. songs for the Eddie earning his salary. I got a dress suit MONK'S TRAINER ABSENT. Rem-Brandt orpheum" Foy show. Dale A Boyle Mclntyre A Heath and a ride to Seattle and ate in a first Although "Consul, the Great" was Mrs. Annie Teamans class hotel all at the manager's ex- booked and billed for Hammerateln's FIFTH AVENUE James A Bonnie Jerome H. Remick, of Detroit, Bos- Truly 8hattuck Thornton pense. Now Kelly, your name is Roof, next week, the monk will not Mabelle Fonda Gus Williams ton and Atlantic City, may be seen at Troupe Lottie Ollson known and I won't charge you any- be seen atop of the Victoria. "Consul" the Knickerbocker any day from 12 to Avon Comedy Four Ward A Curran thing for Perry being your press agent. is a Bostock chimp, and was exhibited A White Will H. Fox 2 for the next two weeks. The Big Belle Onra Fox A Ward in this country by Alfred Dorwisky Emmett Devoy A Co. John Le Clair Fellow is always chaperoned by Fred Brent Hayea Had an interesting talk with a la- under the direction of Dr. Buckey. and Mose. Mr. A Mrs. Erwln bor leader in Oakland. He made a The latter is the American represen- Connelly remark that put a new angle to the tative of the animal king. CHICAGO. To spend the summer at Atlantic actors' affiliation with labor. He said: Last week the chimpanzee was at MAJESTIC Four Huntings City is the song plngger's fondest Louise Dresser Taylor, Krans A "I think it was a bad move to allow Keith's, Boston, with Dorwisky as his Edwarda dream. Davis A White the actors in, for labor is underpaid trainer. On the return from the Bean Co. Three Eacardos Harry Fox A Mlller- Corinne Francis and actors are over paid (if they re- City, the trainer is reported to have shlp Slstera Narrow Bros. Bank Roll chatter: ceive the fabulous amount they are tendered his resignation to Dr. BOSTON. This is the season of the Expense supposed to). 1 know an actor who Buckey and refused to proceed further KEITH'S Snyder A Buckley "The Melsterslng- Richards Account. All going out nothing worked with me that couldn't earn |3 with "Consul." This is the cause for — ers" Lester, Loralne i coming in but bills. a day. As an actor he gets $360 a the cancellation of the Victoria en- Onlta Qulnn — Haynea A Vidocq Delmore A Onleda week. I don't think I should be called gagement. Dolan A Lenharr Plcturea Five Plroacoffla out to protect his salary. He is not a "Consul" was first brought to this WATCHING THE BABY GROW. laboring man any more; and has noth- country under contract to William PHILADELPHIA. ing in KEITH'S J. Warren Keane Bobby North will watch the baby common with his old laboring Morris at the time of the "monk" Lillian Herleln La Toy Brothers grow this summer, not having re-en- friends. In fact I doubt if he could craze two summers back. He was Linton A Lawrence Earl A Romano Frank Tlnney Sully Family gaged with "The Follies," or made earn $3 a day now as a laboring man." first shown at the American Roof In Ernest P a n t a e r Kajlyama any plans for next season. opposition to "Peter," scheduled Troupe His production-partner (plays) It takes a long time to find out if shortly after for Hammerstein's. Dor- Jimmy Rice and Johnny Bell have Cliff Gordon, has accepted United a man is honest, but you generally wlnsky accompanied the animal from Of- formed a vaudeville partnership. fices bookings. find out what he is in the long run. Europe. He has been with it ever since. Some actors have sense. Those Several weeks ago Mrs. Dorwinsky that have sense have cents also. returned from a trip abroad and brought with her several chimpanzees The more money an aetor gets and including a male and a female. saves, the more conservative he be- comes. A CO-ED NOW REGULAR. Chicago, June 14. The only time I ever gambled was Uni- Jean Murdoch, a young Chicago when I was broke. Then I had noth- versity co-ed, has been engaged by ing to lose, and everything to gain. Daniel Krohraan for a part next sea- (Paste that in your lid.) son in "The Seven Sisters." Manager Goodfrlend, of the show, Show me a discontented actor and witnessed a one-act play entitled I'll show you an idle actor. "Gambling," recently produced by uni- versity students. Upon the showing Show me an actor actively engaged made by Miss Murdoch he immediate- dn vaudeville who is making laws for ly engaged her. the actor and I'll show you a necklace An incident in connection with the of hen's teeth. engagement of Miss Murdoch is that she is one of seven sisters by birth Franklin Batie, the "tenor robusto" (press stuff). ARTISTS AT WARD'S ISLAND of the Jack Wilson Trio, has suffered Among the group above are the artlita who took part In the last performance of the sea- eon at Ward's Island. June 1. tendered by Domlnlck Buckley for the entertainment of the so much of late with throat affection Inmai.i of the Institution. Bird Millman sails for Europe In that, at the conclusion of next week's The artiste volunteering services are Slron, Luclanna Lucca, Payne and Lee. Victoria Pour. to open on the Or- Dr. August, returning Will Davis. Kraus and Walters, Jack Drlsner, Pour Fords. Billy Bonner. engagement at Atlantic City, he will Others in the picture are Joe pheum Circuit, Jan. 22. Sullivan. Aaron Kessler, Jack Drucker, Mrs. Ford. Master Max Ford. Jesse Howe, Chas. Eller (the pianist) and the directing surgeon of the institution. have his tonsils removed. — VARIETY *3 THE MERRY WHIRL THREE WEEKS It's not a new, but a better "Merry The performance had many drags From appearance Tuesday night, all as It were, but with sufficient funds Whirl" at the Columbia. The Gordon to it Monday night, running until the roads led to the Grand Opera furnished by the indulgent Pa to atr 11:16. in parts House, where the Corse Payton Stock girl. dines & North show opened there Monday These occurred both tract another Queen on the of the show, made more noticeable in Company is slowly, but nevertheless lawn (nice green prop lawn) and Paul matinee. Returning for a summer run the opening piece (after a brisk start) surely, dissecting Elinor Glyn's "Three sees her (Paul In this case has raven of the Eastern to the Broadway house by the dialog apportioned to Mr. White Weeks." tresses, very, very disappointing to Burlesque Wheel, the prospects are and later, just when a "rag" was about There Is no class distinction at the Mame, Mag and Min). The best speech promising. due, through a ballad sung by Rita Grand Opera House in these days. in the act was by Paul. His line, the Whoever is on the scene first with gave The production is brand new Redmond, another newcomer to "Who are you?" the boys a cast. Miss Redmond is of nice looks, three hard silver "dims" is sure to chance to "kid" the girls during the and a meritorious one. With the large lacking any dash in appearance, and get the best in the house. There was intermission. Paul also proved to be chorus, principals, besides the stage has a passable soprano. Nervousness even one lone "spec" who worked in- some climber, reaching the balcony settings and "clothes" "The Merry may have affected her first song. In side of the front of the house, selling where the Queen was standing without Whirl" becomes a high ranking bur- the burlesque she did much better lower floor seats at an advance of any mishap. This round an even lesque organization going much when singing a pretty waits number. twenty cents over the box office price. break. one noticed until the white III. higher than it did a couple of years Miss Redmond will likely show consid- No him Act. The Loggia of the Palace rail of box ago, when Messrs. Cliff Gordon and erable improvement with playing. clad guard on the outer at Venice: This is where the tiger Bobby North were strange to the past- The numbers were quite good office announced in loud tones that skin proved it Is some actor. Round time of managing. throughout, well put on, with sixteen "Dar ain't no moh seats for tu-nlght, all in favor of the Queen who admin- Even now, however, a few of the chorus girls, eight "ponies" and four get youh advance seats now." Then isters a knockout to Paul and makes there a concentrated rush made faults from the earlier days are still "show" girls, also six -chorus men to was her escape. for the lone "spec" by Maggie, Min- I. is in evidence during the performance. give them strength. The four show Act IV. Same as Act Queen at These mostly are things and dialog girls were used by themselves in two nie and Mame, who had trailed all the home again, and there is an heir to from Greenwich Village (located Is that do not belong to a classy show of the numbers, and aided both way the throne of Sardalia. Populace slightly south of Fourteenth street) venting its joy on the streets of the and in "The Merry Whirl" Gordon ft greatly. "The Whirl" has a crack North have put forward as classy a working group of girls. to witness "Three Weeks" at a dime city with loud shouts of "Long Live back show as burlesque ever held—classier The big song hit of the evening was a week and who were not going the Queen and the Crown Prince." to the village without having the even. These things that should not "Alexander's Rag Time Band," sung seen Paul baa followed his love to her troupe act out. of be are in the second part. Possibly by Morton and Moore, with the chorus Kingdom. The King is jealous Maggie, Minnie final- they are there because the second part in for a "Grizzly Bear" dance. The and Mame did the homage done to his Queen and arriving the ly get three seats in the last row of plots against her life. He finally is so much weaker than the first. That "Rag Time Band," near balcony, but they were slightly for it may be through the matter of arrange- finale of the first part, was so strong the on succeeds and a moment looked the side of the house and all that they as though the round would be In his ment of numbers particularly. Little nothing could follow it. Another could see of the stage was one corner. favor, but Dmitry, with the aid of a excuse will remain when the change- somewhat similar number in the sec- To their dismay they learned later six-shooter, puts the finishing wallop about process is finished for James C. ond part "Paris Push" (from "The that the one tiger skin was spread on over on the "Kink" and the show is Morton to fondle the dressmaking Deacon and the Lady") seemed mild in the side that they could not see. over. (Not in accordance with the "dummy" as he did Monday evening, comparison. Had the places of the From the time that the curtain rose line of procedure as laid down by the nor for the "measuring" scene to be two numbers been changed, the "Rag to on the first act of the authoress's gallery censors on Eighth avenue. One carried as far, although in neither of Band" song would have done much own dramatic version of her sensa- of those in the upper loft shouted these particulars were the principals hold up the latter end of the perform- tional novel, the three girls, one for after the final curtain, "Aw, w here's involved to the extent gone to at the ance. each week in the play, listened and Paul?") Next week "For Her Chil- first presentation of this show. "Strike Up a Bag-Pipe Tune" in the looked with rapt attention. There are dren's Sake." Frtd. The principals have been improved second part, is a lively, nicely staged four acts in the piece and olio. upon, where changes have occurred. number, with the chorus prettily di- an The olio consists of two acts an illustrated This is especially so with Mildred vided for much effect in appearance WASHINGTON. song singer and Corse Payton. The Elaine, taking the French soubret role and stepping. This was the hit-num- The Amsterdam avenue seems to do latter makes the announcement re- in the first part, named "The Magic ber of the original show. In the firBt the business when the weather Is right. garding the coming attractions. This Ring." Miss Elaine makes her debutin part "La Belle Francaise," led by Miss It was right Tuesday evening. A wise alone is worth the expending of these burlesque, having graduated from the Elaine, was much liked, as was "Ha- little audience at the Washington. three "dims." Raymond Hitchcock show. She is a vana Bay," sung by Billy Meehan, with When one of the girls In a moving pic- Act I. Prologue. Scene Boudoir of classy miss, who can dance, sings well, the girls behind him. ture gave up a good home in the the Queen in the Palace at Sardalia: handles herself decorously (even in Mr. Meehan left an undeniable im- country to come to the city to work, This round was rather tame, although the "undressing" bit of the first part), pression. He's a "straight" or light the crowd In a body decided that she the Queen (Minna Phillips) and becomes altogether very well comedian, wears good clothes well, and had the was a foolish person. Some said so worst of the milling. The King (Jos- liked, through work and appearance. although a trifle handicapped by a out loud. eph W. Girard), resplendent in much Miss Elaine comes under the classifica- light voice, is one of the neatest danc- Blake's Animal Circus put one over gold lace, was "some" King. The easily. is tion of an actress, and this makes it- ers hereabouts. A notice posted in the lobby Queen was seconded by a male and offering a reward if self felt. The "clothes" in the show are of the any one succeeds female attendant. The former was in staying a minute on back of Mr. Morton and Frank F. Moore are handsome description. It can hardly the Charles W. Rowan in the role of "Maud." One of Blake's men stuck the the other principal principals. Each be said there is an oversupply of Dmitry, and Grace Fox as Anna. distance was is a favorite in burlesque, and each se- dresses, either for the principals or and loudly cheered. The Act. II. Lawn in front of the Hotel act is a bis laugh getter through the cured much applause from the capac- choristers. In the first part, from the at Lucerne: Queen and attendant Rood work of Blake's assistants. ity audience Monday night. Mr. Mor- "Havana Bay" number to the finale, traveling incog. Mother and father of The Cora Youngblood Corson Sc\- ton is the Clock, Mr. Moore the Snow- quite a long stretch, the chorus girls Paul traveling with son, who has tette has found in of man, in the first part. In the bur- did not change, reappearing two or a home houses formed an attachment at home for the this type. The girls finish by lesque, called "The Merry Whirl," Mr. three times in the same costume. Nor the act six-foot daughter of a parson, against gaving their own cheer. spirit Morton becomes the prize fighter, with did Miss Elaine attract notice for The the wishes of the family. Ma and Pa shown is immense. Mr. Moore his manager. These are wardrobe, but did wear a handsome The act remains w go home, leaving the boy on his own possibility, until the girls the characters originated by the cou- gown at the opening of the second sing. More popular musir would be a big help to ple in this show. Later they left it for part. Miss Redmond's clothes led the school of acting for burlesque princi- the Sextette. vaudeville. In their return, they are principals. As a whole the show girls pals. Cordon and Kayes appeared quit* 1 introducing as a specialty their vaude- shone the most brightly on the dress "The Merry Whirl' needs some cut- late in the program and the colore i ville act. end. In the waltz number, the chorus ting to jam the whole piece together team mummed to make good. The weakest character in the open- wore full black gowns, slit up the for best results. Probably fifteen mln- Hose Snow and Co.. Semon Duo and ing Is that of the Hebrew, played by sides, wholly spoiling them. It is the rtes will be taken out, or closed up. Kdna Tarlowe 1 N"w Acts). Phil White. Mr. White doesn't seem only one of the many dressing mis- But "The Merry W>hirl" is a regular •It's*. to "get" the character, nor much out takes of the original production left show. If all the Other burlesque of it, although the opportunities are uncorrected. shows of next season anywhere ap- many. In the second part, he Im- Edward Jerome, playing an "acting" proach it in every way, burlesque will Cliutics Kendall and Dorothy proves greatly as a proprietor role in French the second part, did it well receive the greatest boom it has ever Draper were narriod at Fli\t. Mich.. of a dressmaking establishment. enough to qualify as instructor in a had. Sime. Juue 10. — 24 VARIETY HAMMERSTEIN'S ROOF COLONIAL. AMERICAN ROOF. FIFTH AVENUE. The procession at Hammerstein's, When the "Never Fading Stars of The weather of late last, week and Without the assistance of any great this week, is not quite as long as has Variety" cease to twinkle at the Co- early this, is getting an awful pan- stars the Fifth Avenue is this week of- been the rule since the big programs lonial office. Sunday night, the house will ning around the Loew What fering one of the best all-around work- were Inaugurated, but still there Is close for the summer. The "old tim- the baseball magnates said about the ing bills ever shown at that house. plenty of show. The parade started ers" are still making vaudeville his- weather was a Sunday school hymn, cornet solo of A. Liberati of at 8.05 and marched steadily on until tory in New York by making "fare- alongside of the rude manner in which From the 11.30. It is hard to coldly sit and well week" at the Colonial one long the American crowd berated the light- the regular theatre orchestra, which watch a roof show from beginning to to be remembered by the regulars. ning, thunder and rain. was a welcome deviation from the reg- end. About the time that John LeClair, It is not solely because it keeps the ulation overture, through to the finish, Taking this week's bill as it is "the human billiard ball," opened the multitude away from the roof either. without an intermission, there was meant, It would probably De consid- bill, it looked like a bad night for No indeed, that is only a minor ca- but one moment when the show ered highly satisfactory, but grows the "old timers." While the hot wea- lamity alongside of what happened tiresome. There are fourteen acts, ther and dark clouds were being blam- last Saturday night. Ed. Bloom des- lagged. nine "dumb," two musical, and the ed for the empty seats the entire house patched one of the ushers for ten This was the act of the headliner, other three, two single women and a filled up as though by magic, every- pounds of sugar, to sweeten the lem- Lillian Herlein, an excellent artist, mixed Bong and dance team. body getting in when the rain fell in onade. The usher made the going- wno sings four songs, all too lengthy The Roof is in need of a novelty. torrents. out trip without mishap, hut return- and which do not differentiate suffi- night It rained. The fun that Monday . The Colonial regulars recalling that ing the storm broke and also the bag ciently to avoid monotony. She has might have been found on the Suf- the Fifth Avenue audience had given which contained the sugar. Soon all the mannerisms of a foreign music fragette Farm was missing, taking the "old timers" two weeks of ap- there waa a long string of wet sugar hall artist, but when resorted to in away the only feature that the roof plause, greetings, receptions, ovations trailing behind the hurrying usher. four songs, all with innumerable boasts. and all that sort of thing, extended By the time he reached the theatre, verses, the act lets down. Vaudeville Emma Carus hove into sight at the artists a welcome that was on the little sugar left was wet and so audiences always have, and probably 10.40, considered early at Hammer- a par with the Fifth Avenue demon- the poor lemonade got none. always will, appreciate good singing. stein's these days, but the audience stration. Now Isn't that enough to make any- They are fond of the gems of grand was already a bit wearjg and many Will H. Fox, "Nature's Little Gentle- one sore, for what is a roof garden opera and such things, but it will be started to leave. The singer got a man," followed LeClair and he joked, without lemonade? It is not a bad found that they are content with mere little fun from the walking out, but it made facial contortions and tickled show that they are giving out with snatches, not lengthy passages. didn't hold anyone In. Emma sang the Ivories as he had never done be- each glass of lemonade on the roof The Field Brothers were the open- five songs, two too many. It would fore, proving a veritable riot. Fox this week. There is plenty of enter- ing number and acquitted themselves have been better for everyone con- and Ward duplicated the Fifth Ave- tainment bound up in the nine acts creditably. Their main hold exists in cerned if she had bowed away after nue success, and Lottie Gilson show- billed as twelve. the excellent time they keep in their the "rag" number. ed that she had lost none of her Julie Ring and Co. are the head- double work. The Fifth Avenue is a first The Bell Family closed the former popularity. liners. Julie is playing the old col- late house, it was in consequence im- of half, doing very well. The first part Ward and Curran put over their lege sketch and getting quite some- possible for them to score heavily. It drags, the act should be gaited up. usual laughing hit just before the in- thing out of it, although the sketch is Inge and Farrell, two girls, sing and until the troupe get the little gingery termission. After the orchestra had lacking in many points. It requires cavort coquettishly in "one." They girl out in front doing the quaint played a medley of old-time songs, a good deal of imagination to think have some excellent songs but their put dances. The singing and dancing Gus Williams appeared and enter- that plump Julie is a boy just because strides are measured and stilted, indi- audience it over and is just what the tained 'em with his monolog and she has a hat drawn over her eyes. cating more or less amateurishness. was looking for, something different. songs. It requires a bit more to think that They have the advantage of tne fresh- the The act could also be trimmed at When the gray head and beaming Scotch whiskey is red, and still more ness of youth, always a strong bid for finish by omitting the patriotic airs. countenance of Mrs. Annie Teamans when the morning and night are jug- favor. Meyers, Warren and Lyon fol- Hickey's Circus opened after the In- came into view, the audience paid gled about carelessly. lowed. As an encore Miss Warren surprising termission, receiving a her a tribute for nearly two minutes Richards and Montrose have turned sings a song with a piano accompani- laughs. bucking mule number of The that caused a lump to come into the their specialty about a bit, improving ment off stage. It is very effective. Hickey. The "Ber- is well worked by "grand old lady's" throat, and a tear it greatly. If the couple will turn They make a high class trio, and if zac table" got a few laughs also. to trickle down her cheek. their finish about to bring the best Miss Meyers could be persuaded to than The Auroras did much better A similar reception was accorded results, the act will be able to hit the conceal a portion of the personal grat- act was new in their first week. The James and Bonnie Thornton. And big time anytime. Miss Montrose is ification she apparently enjoys over scored on to most of the house, and how they entertained! Bonnie sang singing three character songs very the exhibition of her talents, there this aside from the very good alone the first song she ever sang in public, well, while Richards acts as a stupid would be little or no fault to find. work shown. "Mary and John," and followed it card boy, simply changing the cards May Tully In the original comedy of in Slums of Minnie Amato "The with Jim's own composition, "My for each number. His acrobatic dance divorce life in Reno, entitled "The "Apache" panto- Paris," carried the Sweetheart's the Man in the Moon." should be saved for the finish. Battle Cry of Freedom," was a series efforts and mime through by her own While Miss Thornton was making a Franklyn Ardell and Co. have a suf- of screams of laughter. The sketch looks. good blonde change of dress, Jim reeled off some fragette sketch that will travel no fur- is a classic, and the cast well nigh per- should have been satisfied Diero merry patter, and for a finale song ther than the "small time." It has fect. All of the slang is original, with less. The roof and with one selection the chorus of his "When You Were some fun in it and is *ell played, but the exception of "Many are called, but different proposi- the theatre are two Sweet Sixteen" with Bonnie. Mrs. the meat is not there. The girl play- few get up." Miss Herlein followed. tions. Acts might behave accordingly. Thornton received several huge bou- ing the wife does extremely well easily Her last number was marred by the upstairs. There are no riots quets across the footlights. sharing the honors with Ardell. The constant dropping of the wires in prep- Co. struck it right Spissel Bros, and Will Fox, in his regular street re- couple are capable of handling farci- aration for the Flying Ballet, which acrobatics. The when they got to the galia, reappeared and announced that cal material, and the proper vehicle diverted the attention of the audience the open- comedy and pantomime at Mclntyre and Heath would present an should land them right. from the prima donna. Pouchot's Fly- not over very heavily. Chas- ing did go old blackfaced skit they presented Watkins and Williams Sisters show ing Ballet (New Acts) was next, cre- sino early and pulled out very was on thirty-seven years ago. The come- a very neat turn in their line, al- ating a hard spot for Bert Fitzglbbon, Tyson well with his shadow pictures. dians rolled up more laughter, despite though the absence of some dancing who had been moved down from an were "No. 2." and Brown the fact that two burnt cork enter- handicaps. The girls look pretty and early position. Bert was a genuine ". rnes (New Acts) opened, tainers had preceded them. It was dress nicely, while the male end sings "riot." -14*i Acts) had a sweet .a J McCoy (New almost 11.30 before the f unmaking and works easily. It is a smooth The Four Londons closed the show position, but didn't get away with It. ceased. Mark. turn that should be able to fit well with their good casting act. Join. Robert's Rats and Cats (second week) into the small big time. were billed to close, and Bert Levey Blanch Curtis, prima donna; T. Ma- Mareena, and Delton Bros, are prob- ther aroused any great amount of in- (also held over), was down next to sara, soubret, late of "The Queen of ably a new combination of Mareena, terest. closing. Dash. Bohemia," Vic Royal, J. Francis Get- Nevaro and Mareena, and the three "The Georgia Campers" were also ting, Charles Mills, and six girls, for- Deltons. It is a very good acrobatic there, quietly received. Satanella opens at the Folles Ber- merly of the Anna Held and Gertrude offering, with the comedy coming gere July 17, for four weeks. Pe- Hoffman companies, have been en- from the contortions of Mareena. But it was a wet night, Tuesday, trova will open this place June 26. gaged by Arthur Vlorwitz to play a new Cadleux did well on the bounding and lemonade—even at the bargain The Jackson Troupe of dancers here musical act in vaudeville, opening out- wire, fitting In nicely just after in- price of ten cents—is never exhilarat- last year in "The Summer Widowers" of-town, June 19. If the piece proves termission. ing on a damp roof. Oh; you Marcus have been booked to open at the Folles a go, it will be elaborated and put on Kelly and Rio, and Braun Sisters Loew kid, with the soft-drink bar! next fall. the road. were "2" and "1" respectively. Nei- Dash. . VARIETY *5 BRIGHTON THEATRE. HENDERSON'S. and the start of the race. There Is "old timers' " bill, received attention a spectacular feature when an acci- and applause with Jokes and music. There is "some" show down at the The two busiest men in Coney Isl- dent occurs in front of the main Sam Golden, from a season on the Brighton this week. No, there aren't and at eleven Monday evening were in grandstand, a man falling from a Western Burlesque Wheel, presented any great big two-thousand-dollar- a booth. Just opposite what was the disabled machine, and another ma- a singing act that for some reason names on the bill, but the program entrance to "Dreamland." They had chine to keep from running over the didn't bring the desired results. plfiys In such fashion that there Isn't closed up shop and were playing a prostrate form is sent flying into a The pictures proved entertaining a dull moment In the entire three quiet game of pinocle. wrecked auto with two others careen- with the auto special the leader. Grlf- hours of entertainment. However, earlier In the evening, the ing across the track into a car pass- fls and Doris, and Belle Wilton (New Judging of the manner in which the weather was a little better, and the ing the repair pit. Acts) Mark. show was received by an audience that balcony of Henderson's almost full. Much confusion follows, but all Is filled about three-quarters of the About one-third of the downstairs was cameraed. The picture is the most house Monday night, in spite of the occupied. complete of the American "specials" Zelda Seguin, one of the well-known threatening aspect of the weather, The show was slow moving, due to turned out by any of the picture mak- contraltos of the operatic stage in the there were nothing but "hits." two long acts as headline™, Odlva and ers. There are some good views of day when grand opera held forth In The running order had been chang- the Rlgoletto Bros. A strong act the winner, Harroun, in the Marmon the Academy of Music, has returned to ed considerably from the afternoon moved up to about "No. 3" would have Wasp car, No. 32. New York from Indianapolis, where performance and there wasn't a hitch helped this program. As to the show Andriette Brown she has made her home for about fif- In the evening. Weston, Fields and Carroll pulled showed versatility in singing and re- teen years. Miss Seguin was the wife The opening position was allotted to down the pleasing hit of the evening. citing a dramatic piece that appealed of David Wallace, lately deceased. She the Angean Duo, presenting a Juggling Everything In the act gets over. The to the Manhattan regulars. Allen and will take up her residence with her novelty. They were followed by the fast work of the three helps things Clark, who were on the Fifth Avenue son, Edward, in New York. Williams Brothers, with dancing. They along Immensely. The little piano man gained considerable applause. Miss St. has a style all of his own, and the two Elmo, in the third spot, 1b singing four others are good singers of popular songs this week. She was liked by songs. While the three do well with those at the beach, her closing num- "Yiddlsha Rag" for a closing number, CORRESPONDENCE ber "Put Your Arms Around Me" be- the act could use a newer song. Uoless otherwise .toted, the foDewng reports art Ior the cwraft week. ing the best applause getter. Odlva, as the headliner, closed the Sammy Watson's Farmyard, "No. show. Too were thinking of many JOHN J. O'CONNOR VABIETY'S CHICAGO OFFICBi 4", was one of the real hits in the home about the time she appeared, (WTNN) CHICAGO 35 SOUTH DEARBORN STREET early portion. Just before closing and as the swimmer is not at all new 4401 intermission, Lyons and Yosco prov- around the Island, there were few who ed themselves the hit of the first half. remained to see this very Interesting MAJESTIC (Lyman B. Glover, mgr.; agent. The Majestic, South Bend, will be booked Rose Coghlan and Co., in "Between act. The addition of the fish Is attrac- Orpheum Circuit). —The Majestic bill for this through the Frank Doyle office hereafter. week la strictly a comedy one. More through Matinee and Night," closed before the tive. that than anything else, the ahow turns out The Thirty-first Street theatre (on that intermission, with a half dozen quick The Rlgoletto Bros., second from to be one of the best the house has carried In street) will hereafter be called the Monarch. some time. Seven of the nine acts depend on Jim Matthews will attend to the rech listen- curtains resulting. closing, startled the natives with their the laughs they bring, the exceptions being ing. Opening the Intermission Lee White Mile. Hlancl Froellch and the Berlin Madcaps. novelty specialty. The ladder finish Eddie Foy might be numbered among the A farewell dinner and ball will be given at and George Perry caught the popular was a big winner In the applause line. exceptions, but the headliner succeeded In the Coliseum, 20, In honor of Tommy Quigley. landing two distinct giggles, sufficient to pro- who will leave for New York the following fancy from the start and "had 'em" Havlland and Thornton, with their mote him to the comedy division. For a fin- day to establish headquarters there for the ish Interpretation of "Hamlet" Laemmle Music Co. all the way. Dorothy Rogers and Co. his comedy comedy offering, had some trouble at sufficed. However, Foy must have had the right dope, for the house gave him a great Thlbeau's Band, until recently the feature (New Acts) followed. first In convincing, but after the audi- send off. The unquestionable hit of the even- attraction at White City, has accepted a route The next position was allotted to ence was convinced, the act got plenty ing was none other than Will Rogers and his of Lyceum time, which will keep them out lasso. Rogers never missed an oportunlty to of Chicago for several weeks. Juliet? The little Impersonator has of laughs. Havlland Is a corking fast get his point over. Throughout the turn he last had his audience just where he wanted them. One of the two companies of "The Deep practically the same repertoire as talking comedian and Is well played up Another big laughing hit was Harry Tate's Turple" will be seen at McVlcker's, Aug. 9. season. There was the usual contin- to by the girl In the act. "Motoring." A few slight changes In the where it Is scheduled to remain for ten routine were noticeable, but the piece went weeks. gent present in the upper loft, this Johnny Small and Sisters were on over In splendid fashion. Bernard and Dor- othy Granville, Just returning from their short time under the guidance of "Issy" Fe- rather early, but helped things along It is understood that all legitimate theatres visit to musical comedy with "Marriage a la here will cut their gallery price to twenty- lix, Caire, as "cheer lead- In ofA^ix and considerably. This Johnny Is one reg- Carte," presented a clever comedy turn five cents in an endeavor to bring back the "one." which could be better arranged with- er." with all his efforts and those old-time "gallery god." who has abandoned ular dancer and the girls with him are out cutting any. Granville's eccentric dance the better class of houses for the picture proved to be the life of the offering. His of his henchmen they forced the ap- nice looking little persons. One more shows where he can occupy a front seat for partner could be given a little more oppor- one-tenth the price of a gallery seat In the extent where the effort tunity to talent, for she at- plause to an number and less talk might help a lit- display her what better theatres. tempted was well done. Her appearance became noticeable. Juliet? does not tle. nlone gained something for the pair. New- The Chicago Costume Co. has received the need the aid of a "claque," and would bold and Grlbben were on rather early, consid- contract for the decorating of the Old Style Rem Brandt has a novelty that ering they of the best numbers pro- were one Lager show to be given here In October, by be better off without it. gramed. Impersonations of different musical should have placed him better than the Hell I man Brewing Co comedy stars made up the offering. Mr. New- were on in the Howard and Howard opening the show. The Henderson au- bold is exceptionally clever, while Miss Grlb- ben depends more on her voice to pass. In spot next to closing, pulling down the (Seorge ' Everett, formerly with Dumonti dience liked the paint shooter very second position they went quite as well as Minstrels and "The County Chairman," is now real hit of the entire show. The boys anything else on the bill. Campbell and Yates a "single" In vaudeville. much. have a good sketch In "Two Hundred Miles were a riot and then some, with laugh one containing Warren and Brockway though pro- From Broadway," and some Johnny Hand and his band will replace good material, although the theme Is rather Bellman's Band at Forest Park next week. following laugh for the twenty-four a gramed did not appear. Beatrice, and old. Mile. Bland Froellch, assisted by Ballman going to Blaamrck Garden, where minutes they held the stage. The Russian spinner, presented her repertoire of he will be the attraction for several weeks. Nevins and Erwood (New Acts). classic dances, each one scoring big. Mile. Aerial Smiths in the closing position Froellch her Oriental finish, Je*8. has discontinued Violet Hemlng. formerly of "The Fox." will shortening the act some, but without damage. held the audience to the last. The he with "Pomander Walk," when that piece The dancer added a little variety to the bill, opens here In the fall. pictures were on at 11.35. Fred. MANHATTAN. and was well rewarded. The Madcaps closed the with acrobatic dancing. Le Roy and show Chas. B. Colby, formerly of Colby and May. with a bar act that con- The hit of the bill at Oane's Man- Paul opened comedy has returned to vaudeville with Georgle Gard- tains some corking good comedy falls. CLOSING FOR ALTERATIONS. hattan this week was the Essanay film WTNN. ner, whom he recently married. (Special Cable to Variety.) showing the International 500-Mile The F. A H. Amusement Co. Is building a Myrtle Vlctorlne has left for her In home new Orpheum theatre In Madison Wis., to be London, June 14. San Francisco where she will spend the sum- Motor Race at Indianapolis. The pic- booked through the W. V. M. A. office. mer. While In the west Miss Vlctorlne will MfJXj among the profession are In- ture Is one of the most Interesting rejoin Irene Zolar, her former partner. The team will rehearse a new spectacular novelty W. the timating that the closing down of and thrilling shown here In many B. Lawrence, Winnipeg manager, for next season. has left that town with his family to spend in X the halls throughout the moons. the summer In Detroit. *f Minnie Palmer, a Chicago producer, has c&injrtrjhn this, the quiet season, pre- Every important detail of the big staged a new net with Marx nml (iordon. Norman Frledenwald lias appealed the CHse 8 n( 'or & lteratl°n8 is simply a Leonard Marx Is a song writer tind was for f fP > race, the like of which may never be some time connected with "Shapiro" recently derided aKalnst him In Joe Welch's favor, whin he mied t M( . latter for several fA-o^yba playing a great number of repeated owing to the great strain on Mrs. Wilbur, of the Moneta Klve. was pre- hundred dollars, said to he due on commis- a&s tonon are cancelled according to the drivers and cars, is realistically sented with an eleven-pound h:ihy girl last sion week. She expects to rejoin the act In a few- a "twb-X^bnths' clause In a contract, film reproduced by the camera. The weeks. The Three K eat oris arrived In Muskegon. M^ert m tiouse closes. Is unusually clear and distinct, and Tuesday, where they will spend the summer The Primrose Four have been routed ov< r A score of artists have pulled mil of Chicago clause has always been known the various turns In the track are the United and Orpheum t Inn- up to Inn-. for the same place to spend the stimmei SNilsa flaw in the contract drawn up at 1912 teaching the vnrlmiK kinds i>f halt how u< shown. There are excellent views of swim In Lake .Michigan arbitration of a few years ago. the grandstands and scenes, showing (irin'i' Chlldcrs will !••• seen n>\t ncnon In •' stair A Havlln production of "School the crowd of 100,000 people who wit- Days " Klianor I.nng h.in lie, n m.mtiil a divmr.- r r ••til Leonard Loii^ a man ih.t of one-niu'lit tice ami Cohen are playing at (•land hIihwn t nessed the race, a good picture of Billy Itohinsiui. until latelv one »»r the prlii- shea's, Buffalo, this week. They re- "Wild Bob" Burman being crowned clp'il plnyein at the LaSalle »>pera house, has I engage,! for the French count with Howe ICulli 2 I I • ' n Ad., of K h striet I ten M. .!•,.,« placed Bert Coote i and In urni i i|> Co. Mr. Coote speed king, the introduction of the and S< verms their vaudeville piodu wax Hi- first to oil. iiiimw. , that ii w .\* of "X Matter of Custom,'' written by .Tdm T Itoli Mums, who offered .i felt Indisposed. \iar's nulxtcript ion drivers and cars at the grandstand, Prince. Jr. to VAKIKTY In his advertisement » n this —- — ; ; VARIETY IIVI A song that is in a class all (Also Male Version) by itself. Far when I walk, I always walk with Billy,* 'Caaae Billy knows jatt where ta walk; A real, natural, terrific bit. Aid when I talk I always talk with Billy. 'Cause Billy kasws jast haw ta talk Read the chorus and tee why. And when I dine I always dine with Billy, Do you realize what it means Ne takes ma where I act my fill to you to sing a BIG hit? And whea I sleep- Baa* when I sleep, I always— dream af Bill. Also publishers of ''Love Me with Your Big Blue Eyes," "Springtime Brings Roses and You," "If You Promise to BehsTe," "Dolores," "I Like You Just Because You're Not Like Anyone Else I Know," etc. Enclose stamps. All our songs are Illustrated. Orchestra Leaders, send ten cents In stamps for our medley two-step and medley waits. KENDI 1367 Broadway (cor. 37th Street), NEW YORK paper last week to the first person informing Coast as well as the youngest, and Is presi- the Chicago office as to the Mentlty of the dent of the Federation of California Police advertiser. Chiefs. Mrs. Volmer wss formerly a member of the Royal Opera company of Milan, Italy CHICAGO O. H. (George Kingsbury, mgr.; WITH DEEPEST APPRECIATION The Musicians' Union of San Francisco has K. ft B.).— "Little Miss Fix-It" is still draw- decided that hereafter members of other ing them in and seems good for a healthy Of the loving thoughts and messages of sympathy- unions applying for membership will be summer run. barred. Members of other trades have joined GARRICK (W. W. Freeman, mgr.; Shu- Sent from all parts of the world the Musicians' Union to compete with mem- berts). —Lyman H. Howe and his travel fes- bers who followed muslo as a" means of live- tival, second week. With prlsfep 15-50, at- By the legion of loyal friends of the late lihood. The regular musicians feel that was traction seems to be drawing. unjust and demanded that this step be taken ILLINOIS (Will J. Davis, mgr.; K. ft E.).— to protect them. This week will witness the closing of Rose Stahl and "Maggie Pepper." Miss Stahl has MAURICE SHAPIRO The Chutes opened I with pictures and a had an unusually successful run and could couple of singers. The work of clearing the draw for several weeks more, but her Euro- ruins has been completed. In a short time pean vacation seems too tempting. WE, HIS WIFE AND SON the new Chutes will blossom forth. OLYMPIC (Sam Lederer. mgr.; K. ft E.). "Get Rich Quick Walllngford" continues to Recognizing the Impossibility of Individual response Mr. Ackerman of the Western States play to big business, despite the excessive Vaudeville Association, states that business heat. The piece is after the Chicago record Take this means of acknowledgment to all Is very good and that they are adding more run for non-musical pla>s. and will soon pass houses to their time every day. Commenolng the mark set by "The Fortune Hunter" at the With profound gratitude In our great sorrow this week the Jose theatre will play vaude- same house. It looks as though the show will ville booked by the W. 8. V. A. The Jose remain for the summer. FANNY AND ELLIOTT SHAPIRO has been playing dramatic stock. Drama is POWERS (Harry Powers, mgr.; K. ft E.). not the thing for 8an Jose, judging from the "The Seven Sisters" in its third successful business. month at Powers. This week the manage- ment announces a cut in balcony and gallery The Princess opened recently with vaude- prices. It is doubtful if the piece will close ville and pictures and seems to be holding Its down before late in the) summer. J. BURLES own. The .Princess Is next door to the Gar- McVICKER'S (George Warren, mgr.; K. ft riok, which has been running as a picture (All Alone) (All A Cohan) E. ). The Aborn Opera Co., in Jules Masse- house. The Garrlck did a land offlce busi- — Mr. Sam Compere. President of the American Federation of Labor, after witnessing a net's "Thais" in English. ness up to the advent of the Princess open- performance of Clarke's Co. at Washington, D. C, lately, remarked, "When I see a ball game, PRINCESS (Mort H. Singer, mgr.; Shubert). ing. Now, neither house gets ths play the I see the player only as the player. 1st baseman, short-stop. etc.. and not as the individual, —Third week of "The Heartbreakers." Busi- Gaiick had previously. In five-cent vaudeville whom I am perhaps well acquainted with." ness on the Increase. Some doctoring has Im- and pictures It will be the survival of the "The at the theatre; I see the player In the character he Is portraying and not as proved the piece considerably, and while It same fittest. could stand further Improvement, the show the Individual. I SAW J. B. DTLLTN. AND I COULD 8BE THE PLATER AND THE would penetrate the make-up of any character he might looks good enough for a summer run. INDIVIDUAL. His personality The agitation by the White Rats against portray." < A Try-her) Rat No. ISvO. HAYMARKET (Col. Ed. Roche, mgr.; K. ft agents and managers Is still fermenting. Some E. ). —Jeanne Towlcr and a summer stock com- of the small time agents here have signed the pany. Business good. agreement submitted. COLUMBIA (Woods Columbia Amusement VAUDETTE (Chaa New, mgr.; agent, J. C. Matthews).—Frank ft Flo Whitman; The SAN FRANCISCO Co., mgr.).—"The Bowery Burlesquers" here Nellie 8trong, here Hassmans, Moore ft Browning; Flavlo Bros. who came and Joined to stay. The show has pleased, the patron- By J. K. MeCLELLAN. (Jones, Llnlck ft Bchaefer. the Belasco forces at the Alcasar, has left it good for WILLARD age seems satisfactory, and looks San Francisco Offlce, that theatre to go with the Nance O'Nell mgrs. ; agent, Frank Q. Doyle).—David Hlg- VARIETY'S a successful summer run. company, taking Ethel Grey Terry's place. glns ft Co.; Al. Harrington; Stanley Edwards SOS Market St. RIVERVIEW EXPOSITION.—Arthur Pryor Miss 8trong will go on to York ft Co.; Grace Leonard; Baplro ft Jonea New and Join and his augmented band, for two more weeka ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, the David Belasco forces for next WILSON AV. (Jones. Llnlck ft Schaefer, season. Business big. Orpheum Circuit).—Joa Hart's "A Night In a mgrs.; agent, Frank Q. Doyle).—Murray ft WHITE CITY.—Liberates Grand Opera Co.. Turkish Bath," down In the closing position, Walter Perry Is framing a Mack; Arthur LaVIne ft Co.; Attrldge ft new act with with a chorus of thirty, the attraction. turned out the hit of the program; Farrell- (Miss) Del Claire. Schwartz; Italian Trio; Lola Milton ft Co. St FOREST PARK. Ballmann's band and Taylor Trio, big success; Belle Adair, In hard — B. Heaney, mgr.; agent, "pop" vaudeville. VIRGINIA (W. position, won hard, up-hill battle, finishing Five Musical Lassies; Mo- Harry Earl, stage manager at the Belasco SOUCI. Free vaudeville. Frank Q. Doyle).— strong; James H. Cullen, thirteenth annual SAN — Earl. theatre, was in San Francisco, on his wsy to (Wm. Malcolm, mgr.; rle ft Scome; Earl Kern; Reed ft trip over circuit, KEDZIE AIRDOME THEATRE the Orpheum stronger than Seattle. He stayed here a few days and vis- agent. W. V. M. A.).—Welch, Mealy ft Mont- WHITE CITY VAUDEVILLE ever. Holdovers are: Master Gabriel Co., (Ludwlg Llnlck, mgr.; agent, Frank Q. Doyle) ft ited with some of his old pals. rose; Bessie Doyle; Ma zone ft Masone; Crack- easy going and got away nicely.; George Aus- Stross Becker; Mortis Jones; Bender ft er Jack Four. — ft tin Moore ft Cordelia Haager, several encores; Bender. The Bismarck Cafe has gone, snd in its STAR AND GARTER (agent. W. V. M. A.). Namba Japs gave show very swift opening. place the Cafeteria has come! Now, In place —John West ft Co.; Valorle Major; Guero ft GEM (Chas. Schaefer, mgr.; agent. Frank Isabelle D'Armond, assisted by George Moore, of the classy orchestra and vaudeville tarns, Carmen; Abe Goldman; Jack Taylor; Dallas Q. Doyle). —Great Charcot t ft Pauline; Anna repeated their classy and entertaining spe- one may see his friend or friends desllng to Romans; Redwood ft Gordon; Rogers ft Ev- St. Claire; The Ratelles; Pauline Harice; cialty. himself off the arm. ans. Miller ft Green; Copeland ft Pierce. SAN SOUCI PARK (agent, W. V. M. A.).— PREMIER (Chaa Schaefer, mgr.; agent, One of the classiest vaudeville The American theatre closes 17 for two and dram- Kelcey Sisters; Mareena, Nevaro ft Mareena; Frank Q. Doyle).—The Sutphans; Myrtle Nel- atic shows ever pulled off, weeks to permit the management to give the was presented by Toona's Indians; Haydn, Borden ft Haydn; son; Williams 81sters; Dalbeanle; Love A the Oakland lodge house a thorough renovation. The Jack Gold- of Elks at the McDonoUgh Bristol's Ponies. Love; Susie Carsello; Jim Raimund; Hart ft theatre one night last week. en company will finish its engagement at the The dramatic ASHLAND (Al. Wledner, mgr.; agent, W. Bender. part of the bill American the day of closing. was entitled "The Curse of V. M. A.). —Martha Russell A Co.; Delmar ft BIJOU DREAM (Slgmund Faller, mgr.; Gold, or the Farmer's Revenge." and was Delmar; Lucy Tonge; Van Avery; The Gee ajfcnt, Frank Q. Doyle). —Melville ft Whitney; participated in by the members of One Seven -Jays; Casmus ft Lamar; Rudolph ft Lena; Clifton Wooldrldge; Charles ft Emma Musser; One Stock Co.. of the Oakland lodge of Elks Welch. A schoolday romance culminated at the Tint Chris ft Vern; Jack Korbell ft Mantell Sisters. An added feature of the program was a RIVKRVIEW PARK (Col. Thompson, mgr.; altar a few days ago. when Agustus Volmer, planolog, (M. Klein, mgr.; agent, Frank donated by Tom Waters, in Oak- aKont. J. ('. Matthews). Ted Stover; Ruby MONOGRAM chief of police of Berkeley, married Lydla — Brooks; Warfleld land at the Orpheum. One of the members La Pearl; Four Dancing Belles; Caucaslon Q. Doyle). — Shelton & Sturtovant. a former operatic star, at the Four 8pades; Frankle Le- of the Elks stock company worthy of special Itunsian Troupe; LaBouff Bros. camplcbb; The home of the bride's sister. After the cere- Marche. mention is Arthur Morgansteln, who played a I'OItKST PARK (Frod Hartman. mgr.; mony the happy bride and groom departed Germany comedy part in a manner worthy of <' E. Powell, mgr.; agent. MEi'iit. .1 Matthews). —George II. Turner; IOLA (George on their honeymoon trip to the South, where a professional. Max Horwlnskl wrote the • 'harllo H:iy; Gannon & Tracy; Flavlo Bros.; Frank J. Doyle). —Edna Rupert; Paul Bau- they will remain for a few weeka Volmer Is "Farmer's Revenge." and directed the produc- The Hassniuns; Waddell; Paul Bowens. wens; Polskl Stock Co. one of the best known police chiefs on the tion. -THE WORLD'S GREATEST ZYLOPHONIST" is "CLEANING UP" with WILL ROSSITER'S "HITS" "SOME OF THESE DAYS" and "THAT CAROLINA RAG" When answering advertiiementt kindly mention VARTETY. S VA.RIE1 Y JEROME H. REMICK, President F. E. BELCHER, Secretary THE SMASHING SONG HIT itTHE OCEANA ROLL Words by Roger Lewis Music by Lucien Denni The Western Rag Time Song Just Purchased by JEROME H. REMICK & CO. and considered one of the novelty treats of the season. • CHORUS t Each fish and worm begins to twist and squirm, The ship starts in to dip and does a cork screw turn; Just see that smoke so black, sneak from that old smoke-stack! It's floatin* right to heaven and it won't come back; Now here and there, you'll see a stool and chair, A slippin' 'round the cabin shoutin' "I don't care!" And then the hammock starts a swingin', and the bell begins a ringin' While he's sittin' at that "piano," there on the Alabama, Playin 9 the Oceana Roll. (Copyrltfht 1911. Jerome H. BrmlcU & Co.) H. Remick & Co. 131 W. 41st Street, New York ^5 LJ l\/l E3 l— EZ , MiJr. Professional Dept. 68 Farrar Street 908 Market Street Majestic Theatre Building DETROIT SAN FRANCISCO Geo. L. Baker, manager of the ohaln of la aald to be an Insurance man with a very The Jack Golden company at the American George Welch, which landed a big hit and ock homes up 'Portland and Seattle way, la lucrative business, and as he haa promlaed to Is no doubt there to stay a long time. had the house applauding until after Richards Hanging the policy of hla houses. He will honor and obey, things look bright for Mrs. came on the stage. This made It rather hard ereafter play vaudeville. Seven acts weekly. Madge. for the Impersonator, although his dancing Is The engagement of La Maja, the petite lit- first acts to go north for Baker Is not like any of that done by Crouch and no of the tle Spanish dancer and singer, has been At Oakland good attendance Is the rule at Welch. Pretty dressing and ataglng helps hroso. lengthened at the Portola-Louvre Indefinitely. every house, and flourishing business Is the Richards, placed to better advantage he would The Majestic Air Dome at Fresno closed I. report all down the line. Nance O'Nell, In have received all he deserved. It might help pveral of the acts on the bill were left "The Lily," did a good business at the He- PORTOLA-LOUVRE. — La Maja; Elsa him to hold his disclosure until the final or randed there. One of the fortunate per- Donough, and at "Ye Liberty" (the stock Ward; Frank King and Perl Lovell; Maud cut out the stereoptlcon number. Alexander >rmers who happened to have the price to house of Oakland), "Arlsona" proved a big Rockwell; La Salle & Starr. and Scott were far enough separated from Richards not to conflict [>t out of town was Elsa Doerlng. The acts card. a great deal, and the ere unable to get their money, but steps are classy blackface pair scored heavily. They »w being taken to force the manager, "P. A. Mra. Fiske Is again making a tour of the PHILADELPHIA have a good selection of songs and alng them lies," to come through. Western country Instead of visiting Europe well. It la doubtful If many guessed what or resting. She Is giving the west a view By GEORGE M. YOUNG. was coming at the finish, for It cauaed a reg- Tommy Toner and Sol Carter opened as of "Mrs. Bumpstead-Lelgh." Mrs. Flske will KEITHS (H. T. Jordan, mgr. ; agent. U. B. ular chatter throughout the house, particu- rinclpal comedians with the Frank Rich be at the Columbia next month. O. ). —There was as much applause distrib- larly among the women, who marveled at the Dmpany. at the Grand, San Diego. The uted through the show on Tuesday afternoon get-up of the "girl." That headdress Is cer- prnlng piece was "The Gay Widow." Bert La Blanck haa given up his act and as Is generally heard when the thermometer tainly a work of art. Thurber and Madison Joined the Frank Rich company at San Diego. Is not trying Its best to beat records. A light did very well with "On a Shopping Tour." a The Portola Music Hall (old Louvre Cafe) show with plenty of life and action to It usu- sketch which they have Improved upon con- pens 17. It has been announced that the Maurice Barham of Seattle, who has been ally hits the mark, and this week's bill ran conslderably since last seen. Miss Thurber Earnest Ship- very close to the right line. Irene Franklin r. R. V. A. will book, but the proprietor of visiting at the summer home of wore a handsome Jet gown which suited her its cafe has again changed his mind. In- man, at Delcardo Bay, near Coeur de Alene. picked off her share of the blossoms, doing splendidly. Pongo and Leo opened with their cad of Ed. Levey, formerly of the Chutes. has received word from England that he and about forty minutes, going some on a hot gymnastics and pole act. Hrent Hayes re- sister, Helen leading lady of the afternoon. Miss Franklin keeps right on Im- ceived liberal for i amusement manager, a Mr. Resch will his Barham, honors his banjo playing. reside In that responsible position. Barrier company, which Shlpman has on the proving with every visit. The new "kid" Hayes gets considerably more music out of the road this seaaon, has been left $300,000 by song "I Want to Be a Janitor Child" ought Instrument than many others, and his "rug' Reports of a San Francisco wedding as an the death of a relative In England. Miss to be Just as big a hit as "Red Head." Burt number at the finish was wisely selected. Hill rtormnth to the divorce suit Instituted here Barham will continue with the company for Green's contribution at the piano added a lib- and Sylvlany closed the show with their fa- Is eral In act rush. / Mrs. Madge Melxell, wife of a professional the present, but whether permanently not share making the go with a miliar cycling act. It Is still a showy num- ick bicycle rider, are Interesting the pro- known. Alexander and Scott were next to closing and ber and put a nice finish to the performance sslon. Mrs. Melxell Is an accomplished vo- gave those In front a chance for comparison VICTORIA (Jay Masthaum. mgr.; agent illst. She says that although her husband Ernest Howell has leased a site on Market on styles of female Impersonation. On early H. Bart McHugh). —The bargain-counter devo- 'rolvod a salary of over $100 a week It did street near the American theatre, and plans In the show was Richards. It was not a good tees of the Mnrket street esplanade are strong near futuro to erect a Class A theatre show for Richards. He was forced to follow for the display stuff at :>t do her much good. The gentleman she In the and grab the raw ma- ns picked to succeed her former husband. to play vaudeville. the comedy dancing act of Rosa Crouch and terial like they do at the 98-cent shirt waists. THEMAUDONE BIG "SCOOP" OF THE YEAR LAMBERTIN VOO'VIL "THE GIRL WITH THE BEAUTIFUL ARMS" Till GREATEST SONG POPULARIZER OF THEM All I SIMi WILL ROSSITER'S SONGS " SPECIAL PAPKK "Somewhere this Summer With You" "Carolina Rag nKAL'TlI-TL GQWNS Persona! Dinvtion < "I'd Love to Live in Loveland With a Girl Like You" JENIE JACOBS UPHOVE FAR famed SUPERFLUOUS X. BAZIN'S DEPILATORY POWDER HAIR Umplt Direction* with Each Bottle. ALL TOILET COUNTERS OR HAILED IN SEALED PACKAGES, 50 CENTS. HALL & RUCKEL, New York City When answering advertisements kindly mention VARIETY. ; ; — —a 28 VARIETY BE8T PLACES TO STOP AT Chicago's One Popular Theatrical Hotel Saratoga Hotel SPECIAL WEEKLY RATES nma t THE SARATOGA CAFE, 7tSt iSSSSSfLi^*' Pho«. 7167 Bryant The Refined Home for Acknowledged as the Professionals. beat place to stop at tt 99 Handsomely Furnish- In New York City. ed Steam Heated Oa« block freai the Book* Rooms, Baths and lad Of floes. VAS1ETY sad ST. tko Pat Casojr Agency. THE HILDA every convenience. Now at 67 W. 44th Street PAULINE COOKE and J EN IE JACOBS, Proprietors Furnished 7 Room Cottage for Rent, Long1 Island Two weeks ago Manager Mastbaum offered the agents, Taylor ft Kaufman). —Helen Stuart ft first diving act. It was a big hit. This week Fred Hall; Glllando; Lea Modernlstos Pletro; he has Zulda aa the headlines There is no Long Hroa. ; Three Kohera; pictures. telling Just who Zulda la, for fkere are three GIRAHD (Kaufman ft Miller, mgrs.; agents. In the act, two women and a man. The latter Taylor ft Kaufman). — 15-17. Woodford' Hotel Monkeys; ft does the talking and then brings the women Plymouth Laypo Benjamin; Hlunchc Balrd; out of a tank of water. It's the old Dlda Frledland & Clark; pictures. trick, but goea well here. -The man picked a DIXIE (D. Labell. mgr.; agents. Taylor ft couple of ahapely women for the act. That's EUROPEAN PLAN Kaufman). 1j-17, Lea Hoses; Orma Crosby's why It's a hit. The remainder of the show Klnkles; Kimball uml Donovan; Dave Coston: didn't hit any high marka. but on the aver- pictures. age moved along at a good pace, two or three 38th STREET, Bet 7th & 8a Am., NEW YORK OTY MANHEIM (Fuhrman Hroa.. nigra.; agents, acta helping a lot for the othera. The Bed- Taylor ft Kaufman). — 15-17. Green ft Green; fords offered a good-looking ahootlng act, N«w Hraproof BuiUlnf A Stone's Tfcrow from Broadway Great Burns; Van Leer ft Heecher; plcturea. which the woman opena with aome warbling CRYSTAL PALACE (D. Hayllnaon, mgr.; and then doea the beat of the rifle work. A room by the day with uae of bath, agents, Stein ft Leonard. Inc. I — Four Grovl- 8he's a nice, healthy-looking girl, and can "NOTICE THE RATES" $1.00 and $1.25 single; $1.60 and $1.76 noura; Three Trents; Teeds ft Homer; Maud ahoot. The man doea noe trick worth while double. A room by the day, with private bathroom attached, $1.60 Prior; Emalinc & Horse; Ward Sisters; Daly's and playa the chorua of her aong with a rifle, single; $2.00 double. Rooms with use of bath, from $6.00 to $8.00 per Flvo Jolly Belles. ahootlng at diaka of bella. Connora and Fox week single, and from $6.00 to $8.50 double. Rooms with private bath COLISEUM (M. Henn. mgr: agents. Stein have a nice net. held up principally by the attached from $8.60 to $10.00 per week single, and from $9.50 to $11.00 ft Leonard. Inc. >.—Gray & Travera; Tom girl, who la pretty and can alng. They do double. "NO HIGHER." Kane; Davis ft Thorndvke. \V. Davis. aome dancing at the finish which could be CRYSTAL PALACE. 7TH ft MORRIS (S. Every room has hot and cold running water, electric light and Improved upon. The man doea atepplng ear- Morris, mgr: agents. Stein ft Leonard). long-distance telephone. Restaurant a la carte. Club breakfasts. lier which geta over. Morrell and Calhoun Nellie Tapper; The Shorts. are a couple of fellowa who entertain each FA I UH ILL PALACE (M. Ptangler. mgr.; other as well aa the audience. They have a Phone, 1520 Murray Hill T. SINNOTT, Mgr. agents. Stein & Leonard. Inc.). —Lyric Four; lot of mlxed-up talk, much "gagging" which Burk ft Rurk: Frances Howard. few In any of the "pop" houaea will get. and ALEXANDER (Ceo. Alexander. mgr.; flnlah with the old envelope "notice" stuff. agents. Stein ft Leonard. Inc.). —Kllgallon ft They alao uae one gag about "reaching up for A Real Proprietor of a Dean: Hendell ft Kelfer; Levan ft Curran; Stone ft a $7 pair" which belonga In an "Old Timers' Gilbert ; Shaw ft Shaw. MAJESTIC. ( Week." Each alnga a aong and makes good LEONARD Real Place to Live Camden N. J. William Feltz. HICKS mgr.; agents. Stein ft In this way. Rother and Kelgard offer aonga. Leonard). —Davis ft the man playing the piano for all. It la prob- Thorndyke; Annie Owens; Warwjcka; Joseph- GEO. r.lOBElTS.Aaat.H.aarfar ine Kennedy; ably a new net. Mlaa Rother formerly worked TTAr|1T1T ni\ A mTm Goodb-ys; Harris ft Smith. with I^ena Bruce. They have good songs, but dlaplay no knowledge of how to sing them. t*. -iM. -, t**. Mlaa Rother'a opening number places her at J,**, HOTEL GRANT BOSTON a disadvantage from the atart. Franklin and lly J. GOOI.TZ. Hanvard have n singing and talking turn and 80 Summer Street. Sclde and De Lane try to affect humor In a KEITH'S (Harry R GuBtln, mgr.; agent. sketch. The woman haa ft pleaalng voice, but U. H. O. ». — surprise SUMMER SUBSCRIPTION A hill was put on this should dlacard "Dearie." The man la not $1 week. Every number was fine. High honors funny. VARIETY will be sent post pa! d to any address In the 1'nlted States or Canada for Jane. were divided between Eddie Leonard and July and August PALACE (Jules E. Aronaon. mgr.; agent. H. for one dollar. Mabel Kuaacll, and Charlea ft Fanny Van ft Bart McHugh). — Manager Aronaon alao had a Co. Both acta worked the limit. DeVole "dlaplay" number heading hla bill thla week. Trio, dressy and clever ring work; Frank Wolfhclm's Models being In line with the hot Gordon ft Rose Klnley. pleased; Merrill ft weather. The bronze continue have aomethlng Winchester Hilton, good; Arthur Whltelaw. pleased; Lin- Hotel Ion on anything In the wearing apparel line ZEISSE'S HOTEL ft Lawrence, scored; Gordon Bros, ft Box- ing viewed on Market street. The vnrloua poaea "THE ACTOR'S HOME." Opposite the Walnut and Casino Theatres, Kangaroo, hit: Martlnettl ft Sylveater, brought the models liberal applauae. The Philadelphia, Pa. clever acrobats: plcturea. show reached pretty well up to the top point ORPHEUM (V. J. Morris, mgr.; agent. of at prices. 8an Francisco, Cal. Loew). Tweedy excellence the McClaln and — ft Roberts; Foley Broa. ; Ro- Rates—60c. to $2 a day. $8.60 to $8 per week. ble Mack put over their comedy musical act In Gordone; Dean ft Price; McCormlck ft 600 Rooms Centrally located, near good ahape. McClaln Is holding on to one theatrea Irving; La Velloa: Carleton Slatera; Pepplno. ROLKIN A SHARP, Props. or two "gaga" which he might eliminate but The Gibson Girl Co.; Kelley ft Rio; Gordon ft he la a good musician and handles the com- CHA8. BUSBT, Mgr. Continental Hotel Oordon; others to fill; plcturea. HUB (Joaeph edy pleasingly. Comlque la a comedy Juggler _ Theatrical Haadquartars — Mack, mgr.; agent, Fred and la strong both ends classifica- Mardo). "Maid of Myatery"; on of the PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA Ward ft Cul- tion. He la a whole lot better Juggler than hane; Young Slaters; Dick ft Alice McAvoy; many who are featured and has a routine De Witt ft. Francla; Billy ft The Drew Bisters; which Includes about the best ball and plate Elsie Levadare; The Newmans; pictures. Juggling seen. The Erwtn Trio do atnglng GAIETY (Ralph Rlple, mgr.; agent. Fred and dancing. One of the girls haa grabbed Odeon Cafe NAVARRE HOTIL Mardo).—Trocadero Trio; The Blacks; Isabella herself a husband since doing a "alater act." Mt-M Bread St., NEWARK, N. J. Bosaras; Whlatler; plcturea He works In the act now. the trio getting Most centrally located notel In Newark. BOWDOIN SQUARE (J. E. Commerford. mgr.; cloae to a copy of something like Harry Fox The San Within five minutes' walk of all Theatres. agent, National). —Gypalnla; Bob Don Francisco Theatrical Trio; and the Mlllershlp Slaters, but the girls have a Rates to the profession: Anvil Trio; May Belmont; Hanson ft couple of dancing numbers which hold the act Headquarters EUROPEAN PLAN Brown; plcturea. up. If they want to get to the front, they Single, $1.00 per day up. BEACON (Jacob Laurie, mgr.; agent, Na- tional). need to study up aomethlng along a new lln*. Two In a room, $9.00 per week up. —Roxle ft Wayne; LaToy ft Touhey; All they are doing now has been done a long Good Singing and Musical Acts AMERICAN PLAN Tereae Miller; Bill Jonea; Hatch Bros.; That time. Mae Francla scored with a alnglo sing- Single, $12.00 per week up. Comedy Quartet; pictures. ing turn. She la a nice-looking girl, drensea Two In a room, $20.00 per week up. P\STIME (Frank Allen, mgr.; agent, Na- Wanted at All Times tional). attractively and can alng. Ono ballad is —Hanlon Bros.; Dan Ahearn; L. Hasel enough, however. She will find It easier send- Chllds; Al. Copeland; plcturea. ing over the populnr kind of songs. Miss A, OLD SOUTH (Nat Burgeaa. mgr.; agent. National).— Francis has everything else In her favor. TONEY LUBULSKI, =r Douglas ft Douglaa; Harry Bara- beau; Glngraa, ft Higgler and balancer of hea^y Lavarnle ft France; Jolly Lulkena; The Dad's Theatrical Hotel Steelea; Brown weight, proved one of the beat liked acta on i A Taylor: Savaatas ft Co.: The Place Where the White Rats .McLaughlin the bill. He 1 n» a novelty In balancing four I Dine PHILADELPHIA ft Stewart; plcturea. and Ave obj^ctc at a time Crainer'a Cut I'ns WASHINGTON (Nat Burgeaa. mgr.; agent. are three voungsters broking Into the sing- 'Welch: Carroll-Olllette National). —Amlottea: Lee J. Klein; Troupe; plcturea. PLAZA (Chaa. E. Oelachlager, mgr.; agent, The De- ing and dancing division. They have nothing I'AltK (F. G Nlxon-Nlidllnger. mgr.; agent. raunda Frederick Elmore; Lillian Barent; II Hart McHugh).—Hedder ft Son; Horner Anderaon A thnt will claim n place for novelt-/ ->,it show N'lxon-Nlrdllngen. — Rnnaelle Trio; Johnny Harnett Reynolda; Brennan ft Carroll: : Thoae Four Olrla; Arman ft Arman; Rube promise of development In the stepping line Kckert ft (V: Itnnd Morse; Whipple; plcturea Blanche Latellc; Charles & Nelllna; Arman ft Arman. .lor Demlng ft Co.: ]>icturea. SUPREME. Jamaica Plain (J Levev. mgr.; LINCOLN (D. Bader, mgr.; agent. H. Bart agent. i«o i National).— Randy Russell; Frank Mlgnne win the ma'vwr f «hc NIXON < V «;. Nlxnn-Nlrdllngcr. mgr; Fern ft McHugh). —15-17. LeRoy; Tierce ft Dunham; Fern; Chief rew vaudeville house ;it Twclftn in.l > orris agent. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger). — Mil.-. Omega; Lu- Wolf Wanna; Lew Harris; pic- Eddie, Green. tures. streets, which Is to open In the Fall. Taylor cille Alnley: Davis ft Murks: Mexican Mlrim- c.l.OHE (Ren Israel, mgr.: agent, II. Hart ft Knufm'«n will furnish the bookings. ba Maud: Id x Circus; fill OLYMIM \. South Boston (Frank ton ft Eldon; pic- 1 - Wood- Mi-Hugh). — .1 1 7 . LcRoy ft Johnson; Warren ward, mgr.; agent. ).- l.IPKHTV <\V. M. Tnvlor. mcr; npmit. l uri-s. National -Jack Kelley; A: Goodwin; Mud Duly & Co.; Caroline Pul- Alton: Kern ft Fern; Alice Tavlor * K infm-m* —Telegraph Four: .Tarn I*i:< iri.l-VS (F ('. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger. mgr.; Mam. Craft. Elton: Cowboy Wllll-ims Co: Great Mag- iiK'-ni. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger) NORFOLK HALL (agent. Na tlonnl ).— * --K.-1 7. Earlv ft CHEAT NORTHERN (M. Gicnwahl. mgr; Har- n-uils Famllv: <'inicr<>*i Lclght; ry Roae: Fay Raker; Prevett ft Kennedy; Sullivan Zclla Ruaaell; Davis ft Marvcll. ; agent. --1 A Morrill; Mae II Hart Mr Hugh 1 . r.- 1 7. I'n Ursonn; King; pictures. I'lipiiiii'lcia ft : pictures. Qulnn Trio: Warti VARIETY 29 OOKIIMO K 8HEEDY VAUDEVILLE AGENCY, Inc. 1402 BROADWAY, NEW YORK 'Phone 1717 Murray Hill Affiliated With JOS. J. FLYHN'S PARKS JEFF DAVIS CIRCUIT JOE LEO CIRCUIT BERT LEVET CIRCUIT Offices Offices Offices Offices 101 Baylataa Street, Batten, Mats. 500-510 Caleaial Theatre Blip., Bestea. Mats. Keickerbecker Theatre Blif.. New Yerfc 144-150 Powell Street, San Fraacisce, Cal. CHARLES HORWITZ MR. J. NECRE8COU I. MILL ft I Author of the best sketches playing the best takes pleasure In announcing to his numerous patrons of Theatrical time In America and Europe. His vaudeville that owing to the Increase of business he has been Boots ft Shaes; record proves It. Over 200 successes to his COS forced to move Into larger quarters and Is now ready CLOG. Ballet credit, Including those big hits for Mr. and W.23RST lira Mark Murphy, Grade Emmett and Co., to take care of you better than ever before. and Acrobatic Dave and Percle Martin, Chadwlck Trio. N.Y Shoes a spec- Room 816. 1401 Broadway, New York City. 6ruoaqcD$ciicK3CW$aionf Remember-THE . ally. All work 'Phone 2649 Murray Hill. WICCERY j.NMMsoou S« cast mabimn rrnccT made at short P. S. —Will coach and stage act If In New PRO*. 64 BAST MADISON STREET notice. York- ntOMCDITMiMt CHICAGO Ittwtts MieMpaa asf Wakstb ins. CHICACO, ILL. JAMES MADISON SHORT VAMP SHOES VAUDEVILLE AUTHOR. Writes for Joe SECOND-HAND COWNS (Exclusively for Women.) For Stage. Street and Welch. Jack Norworth, Pat Rooney, Billy B. Evening Wear. Great Variety. Exclusive Models. Van, Violet Black, Adolf Zlnk. Fred Duprex, EVENING GOWNS STIEET MESSES Al. Leech. Barney Bernard and Lee Harrison, SOUIRETTE BRESSES. FURS. CREATOR OF Al. Carleton, World and Kingston, Nat Carr. ANCftEW geller SHORT VAMP SHOES Schrode and Chapelle, Harry Mayo, etc. Hours 11 a. m. to 1 508 St. State Strict CHICAGO 107 6th Ave., New Tork, Bet. 30th and Slst Sts. p. m., and by appoint- Send for Illustrated Catalogue. ment. Phone 4 708 Bryant. 1493 One Flight Up. Tel. 1966 Madison 8q. BROADWAY (Putnam Bldg.), New York GEORGE LAUTERER Get Madison's Budget No. 12. Price $1. Theatrical Costumer. 222-224 W. Madison Street. Chicago, 111. Embroidered Costumes, Table Covers, Ban- I "ALIDELLA" DANCING OLOOS ners. Chair Covers a Specialty. Send stamps Short Vamps for catalogue. COMPETENT HIGH GRADE RELIABLE Price, all wood sole, $4.00; leather shank Manager for Vaudeville Theatre S5.0O deliver, SECOND HAND GOWNS •d free. Pat- INGENUE AND 80UBRETTE ALSO FURS IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A MAN WHO GETS RESULTS ent fastening. Address "BISMARK," care VARIETY. New Tork. ysasfsstaraa by UKIT Milwaatat, Wis 509 STATE STREET CHICAGO Fred Mardo). —DeWItt 6 Stuart; Emma Bell; The Tempo Trio; Millard Bros.; pictures. ST. LOUIS ORPHEUM, Qulncy (T. M. Murray, mgr. E. We make them for By FRANK ANFENGER. agent, A- every purpose. Fred Mardo).—Billy Drew Sisters; HIGHLANDS (D. E. Russell, mgr.).—Marco me. MENZELI Also Electrotypes I. Amlco; Dow & Lavan; pictures. Twins; Mr. A Mrs. Frederick Allen; Arling- Former Premiere Danseuae and Mattress* de Halftone Cuts from same PARAGON PARK (William H. Hill, mgr.; ton Four; Burnham ft Greenwood; Foley Mil- Ballet. CO. agent, Fred Mardo).—Trocadero Trio; Ward & ler. HIGH 8CHOOL of Dancing and Pantomime. THE STANDARD ENGRAVING Raymond; Millard Bros.; Three Perry Sisters; DELMAR (Dan S. Flshell, mgr.). —George it East 16th Street, bet. B'way and 5th Ave. 560-562 7th Avenue. New York Powers Trio; plcturea Thatcher succeeded Sophia Brandt as star Classic. Ballet and All 8tyles of Dancing Acts SCENIC. Boston (M. F. O'Brien, mgr.).— and appeared In his old darkey role In created and staged. Vascolll Bros.; H. B. Fltxgerald; pictures. "George Washington, Jr." Billy McDermott Normal School of Dancing 8CENIC. Cambridge (M. F. O'Brien, mgr.). has the Cohan role. Have taught Hoffman, Froellch. Marlowe and Simpson Smith; Marlon Rial; «* — & & Vera SUBURBAN (Brothers Oppenhelmer, mgrs. other prominent stars. TIGHTS Martin; Blanche Aldrlch; pictures. —Amelia Bingham In "The Bishop's Carriage" Send for Booklet. Always on hand. Orders GLOBE (R. Janette. mgr.; agent. Sheedy, third week of her engagement. promptly. Davis & Flynn). —Meade & Trow Trio; Kllnt WEST END HEIGHTS (Harry Wallace, filled West; Blondle Bessetter; Cotton tights, very good & Robinson & Eddie mgr.). —Jossey stock In "Heidelberg." Badger; pictures. quality; a pair, 76 centa MANNION'S (Mannlon Bros. ).— Fred Glad- CASTLE (John Craig, mgr.; George Robinson Worsted tights, medium SQUARE dish and Mary Cranston; Minstrel Four; Yak- agent, direct). Stock, "Little Lord Fauntle- a pair. $2.00. — ko Egawa; Al. Lawrence ft Bill Dunn. weight; roy." Worsted tights, heavy The St. Louis Billboard ordinance, recently LAWYER MAJESTIC (Lindsay Morlson, mgr.; agent, Gaiety weight; a pair. $2.75. declared constitutional In the state courts, Is Theatre Bldg., New York direct). Stock, Sllk-plalted tights (Im- — "The Chorus Lady." Mrs. to be appealed to the United States Supreme Open Day and Night Hibbard, wife of late Mayor Hlbbard, fea- ported); a pair. $2.60. Court by the defendants. tured. S. sign Silk Tights. heavy R. O. out. J. J. Brady, the new manager of the Olym- pic weight; a pair, $6.00. and Century theatres, is hero preparing *£ TREMONT (John B. Schoeffel. mgr.; K. Short Vamp Shtes IT Pure silk tights; a pair, for next season. In leuslng to K. & E.. HI & E). — "The Red Rose,'' with Valeska Su- tteek KM Bsllst iHgaert I1.it 18.50. Charles Spaulding specified that the members ratt. Good Business. Fourth and last week.. Mat srstrt IBM. tar ten sstslai Variety catalog free on of the staffs who had been a number of years COLONIAL (Thomas Lothian, mgr.; K. & under the late Pat Short be retained, lirady ss* rsstfy. teat sa repass*. application. ) — E. "Dr. De Luxe,'' with Ralph Herz. said ho was sure he could not Improve on 0ERNARD MANDL Billed to close last Saturday night, but ar- the Short management. Tills forethought of Shoe ranged for a stay until the heat cuts busi- Spaulding assurer! the Jobs of William Cave 111 W. MsiisK tirsst. Isicses ness. and "Bud" Manlz at the Century and Olym- pic, treasurers, respectively, and some of the Some hot baseball gamrs are promised for other employes. Shop the near future. The T. M. A. Local No. 11 t«l sua *i. n— has formed a team and the first challenge tiitfe svs. 1st (a* UNIFORMS Issued was to the "White Rats." They are Sophia Brandt will go abroad to study grand a tM tU.) opera, according Any Period. Character or Nation. commenting about each other's team and to announcement. Catalogue G —Ready when they get together, there will be some- thing doing for sure. CINCINNATI I. STEINBERG'S RUSSELL UNIFORM CO. The Fred Mardo office Is booking the West- By HARRY HESS. minster, Providence; reputation stuntta. His tuldreHs 128 W. 86th St.. New York. Bates Opera House. At- CONEY ISLAND —Curtis & La Van; Les- changes to tleboro. Mass.; and Gem Theatre, Wlnchen- sick Anita; Ferguson Mack; Billy Falls; Visit Our Salesroom and Get Acquainted. & & 337 East 71st Street, New York City don, Mass. These houses have Just been Eleanor Klssell; Great Fussncr. added to the list. LAGOON (M. A. Neff. mgr). —George Aus- Maker of tin ft Co.; Bud Farnum; Gulda Sherman; Fred Hennlng, a vaudeville performer, was Helen May Butler's Ladles' Band. "STAGE AND CIRCUS APPARATUS attacked by three men, on Howard street, last AMERICAN (Harry Hurt, mgr.; agent. Con- AND ACCESSORIES Phono 7112 Lenox Friday night and was robbed of $530. Wil- solidated; rehearsal Monday !)).- Irme Leslie; liam Breen. of 8outh Boston, was arrested by Collins & Symans; Prlncens Regina : Howard officer an from the Court Square station, aa K- Hoyd; Rose Stanley. one of Hennlng's assailants. He was ar- A TOPMOUNTER raigned In the Municipal Court. The other two men escaped with the money. PRESS Must to balance NEW ORLEANS. WORK be able to do a running nip-up. OBTAINS AM) RLTAINS By O. M. 8AMIFI Tho White Rats held a memorial service GREENWALL (Arthur Leopold, mgr.) — I last Sunday, at the Scenic Temple, which was Whltefield ft Ireland, liked Immensely; Rol- POR TIIK attended by scores of other members of the lins ft Hunter, pleased; Geo. Kvers. fine recep- profession, not affiliated with the Actors' tion; Violet Curtis, hit; Paddock * Paddock, SIG MEALEY Union. Rev. William H. Van Allen preached VAUDEVILLE neat opening turn. ARTI8T the sermon, In which he praised actors and ( L. E. Sawyer, mgr.) Aeroplane The only man in the world doing a flying air light LYRIC — HAVE IT DONE MY their work. Tony Williams delivered tho Girl, riot; Vades, mystified; Eddy A Tiillman, eulogy. Rabbi Elchler also spoke. This was In favor; O. L. Fultz, scant apprei l.iMon the first service held here by the organization PHILIP MINDIL nc ADDRESS It Is planned it and to make an annual affair. WEST END PARK (Jules F. Blstes. mgr.; MEALEY Gaiety Theatre Butldinf. New Yerk City The musical program Included Mendelssohn's agent, W. V. M. A.; rehearsal Sunday 2.). "Priests' March." Chopin's "Funeral March." 1547 Broadway Casts AssViss "Philirfnim Lyric Regular show this week with Polly Moran "Tel 3360 Bryant Hotel, Broadway and 43d Stroot, New York "The Rosary." and "Nearer, God. to My carrying the banner; Nad.le, cl l«-ltf -li. !..!, |,,m 1 1 ,. *'.„.„ wife of Harry O. B. Davenport, an actor, has ag> V. V M A.; rehearsal Sund >.\ 2) — If yon I .-,,„, |. «:n:t r--f am ,, t :,, r M,, ,| 1, •„,],., „,(,!„.,' brought suit In the .a ton ; flr la I' -nte's Suffolk Sup lor court to W Co Mankln; *[ RWnlVn. -Mi-ntitij{ N - I m- \l.ii- ,,t f f..,.,. j t r SECONDHAND TRUNKS recover f 1,125 arrears of alimony which ho Bai.... i.\.-s .-orrs 1,.,,, .,;,. .,• ami : , . I ,,.,.„ .,,,, | ,,,-,. % ,. , > nl was ordered b., Hie Si: reine court of New MAJESTIC (L. E Puwyer. nigr Lyric l.l i- t'-i-w. ,| , Mir.- , m „! .«,t^. M ,\i»„\- us,. It t„ York to pay. to support h^r and a minor child M' "iral « mefly Co Hri'iik in N.-»\ M,....s Don't -. .,,, divorce k N( ,,. r v;i ..„ti,,., AND HAMPERS The was granted In 1901. She hud with. nit a i-a- k.-.i: ..f \!..,s r |>... [, | s ,| .• ..as gone to itn Hrst 1<>\ !• .1 .. -j- arrested upon the that The Victor back gn-nt.-st uiiurl v,.,,M.,y , ,. ,.. In- : him ground he \i,,- , GOOD AS NEW. Hi: r> tin/ Sold > ',*,,. '„.. tended to leave the state, and he gave a pictures. evor\ wlici.. 'J", ct-, I , )' <>,',(, A. J. OVERPECK bond. She obtained a precept from the ^ourt Fur FKKK trial puckm.- a.ldn-ss A I.-i > Philadelphia. <>im,'. ,| Park Theatre Bullying. attaching his salary. Msud Machen, a vaudevllllan. marrlad ths L»e Roy, >. V . When answering advertisement! kindly mention VARIETY. ! — VARIETY derson * Evans, won laughs; Bookman A honey, scored; Mile. Martha A OUle, reiy Gross, excellent; Jean Irwin, good; Flying elever; Two Mullers, very good; Lester A Caros, pleased; Ray Snow, clever; Zanora Kellet, well liked; May Duryeo A Co., good; Bros., amused. Armstrong A Fern, good. ACADEMY (Harry Henkle. mgr. ; agent. MILLION DOLLAR PIER (J. L. Young A Nlxon-Nlrdlinger; rehearsal Monday 10).— Kennedy Crossan, mgrs.; agent, Jos. Dawson, Pour Cloverly Girls, hit; Roth & Roeal. liked; dlreet).—Rice Elmer Trio; Kit Ksrson; Tho FREE Lussier Sisters, fair; Rae Eleanor Balls, Four Aders; Spellman's Bears; Henderson A clever; The Barbler Trio, pleased; Princess Thomas; California Boy Scouts; plo'urca TMMriAMI i an Zulelki. hit. STEEPLECHASE PIER (R. Morgan A W. WILSON (M. J. Schalbeley. mgr.).—Pic- H. Fennan, mgra).—Plotures; Pavilion of tures, Hi. songs and orchestra; business gen- Fun. SAMPLE erally good. CRITERION (J. Child A C. Daly, mgrs.).— Contains NO WAX OR PARAFPINE to clog pores RIVER VIEW PARK (William Oahan, Plotures THIS SITE of skin. la a Soft Cream that rum freely, will not mgr.). —Royal Italian Band; miscellaneous STEEL PIER (J. Bothwell, mgr.).—Mur- grow hair, and thoroughly and thronged nightly. pity's American Minstrels; pictures SUBURBAN (Fred. Halsted, mgr.). —Prince EXPOSITION (Purchase A Talt, mgra).— QUICKLY REMOVES MAKE-UP A Virginia; Edith Ellison; A. Fuller Bauer; Plcturea Wills & Ramsey; Bennle Franklin A Tots; APOLLO (Fred E. Moore, mgr.; agent. K. A So PURE that It may be taken internally, curing excellent business. E.).—William Hawtrey. In "Dear Old Billy." hoarseness and loss of voice. GWYNN OAK PARK (Jahn Farson. mgr.; 12-16, Mme. Sarah Bernhardt, In "Camilla." Delightfully Perfumed so that Its use is a real James Pratt, director). —Prof. Rehlander's pleasure. Educated Pigs; May Penman; Charlea Banks. Murphy's American Minstrels opened at the Bat Try It—That's the Test Crowded. Steel Pier for the seventh consecutive season. BAY SHORE PARK (J. Duncan Ross, mgr.) They have been a summer attraction ever 75c. Druggists, or Large Theatrical Tins, All . —Bostonla Ladles' Orchestra. Large crowds since the pier was built. Most of- the original sent postpaid on receipt of price. GREATER HOLLYWOOD PARK (Joseph circle have returned, Including Eddie Cassldy Use this Coupon Goeller, director).—Guy Johnson Musical and Clarence Marks, both local favorites Comedy Co. Big business. Well-known also are Chaa Turner and Jaa ^H A. P. Stevens Co.. 26 Astor Place. N. Y. City: FLOOD'S PARK (W. H. Truhart, mgr.; B. Bradley. In the show Is a one-aot farce, Please send big FREE Evanola sample to rehearsal Monday 1; agent, Tanner tt Co.). the central figure In which Is Casper Nor- Stock burlesque. Business good. walk, the little comedian. VICTORIA (C. B. Lewis, mgr.; agent. Loew; rehearsal Monday 10). 12-14, Nellie Brewster — An Innovation A Amsterdam Quartet, excellent; Kernan A In cafe diversion and amuse- ment here la to be found at Hill, pleased; Harry Finnerty, liked; Robert- the Dunlop Cafe, where there la In addition son Sisters, fair; Guatemala Band, well liked. to the singers, a cracker jack orchestra of 16-17, George Lane; Madeline Shone; Nixon twelva That the mualc given la excellent Trio; Madu Banks and pleasing Is at- son of a millionaire lumberman at Oulfport, All records were broken during the first tested by the hearty applause. The orchestra Miss., last week. The father of the young week of subscription* for the next French has a playing leader In the person of Walter man did not approve the match. When he opera season. Davidson. Mr. Davidson la without doubt the does. Miss Machen will retire from the stage. ATLANTIC CITY beat violinist ever heard In the cafes la this Removal of the "For Rent" sign from the city and there is a great future In store for Winter Garden brought Custodian Chase many By L B. PULASKI. him. He conducts the orchestra at the Wal- A new arcade has been placed in front of Inquiries He aald that the place had not YOUNG'S PIER (Jack D. Flynn. mgr.; nut 8treet theatre, Philadelphia There Is the Shubert theatre. another e been leased—they were painting a larger sign. agent, U. B. O. ). —Maude Lambert (New member of the Dunlop orchestra who Acts); Samuel J. Curtis A Co., well liked; standa out, the trap drummer. He shines class. The Audubon building is the scene of a Mabel le Fonda Troupe, excellent; Dolly Con- with new vaudeville agency. J. T. Benedict has It. BALTIMORE nolly (New Acts); Dale A Boyle, very clever; By ARTHUR L. ROBB. Luce A Luce, well liked; Anderson A Golnes, Bart McHugh. the Philadelphia agent, was FORD'S (Charles E. Ford, mgr.; K. A E.). very funny; L. A. Street A Partner, clever. here again seeking sleep. This is the second steel and concrete theatre will be erected A —The Aborn English Grand Opera Co. SAVOY (Harry Brown, mgr.; agent, Louis trip on the same mission. Out of three nights at Spanish Fort. It will be ready In 1912. NEW (Charles E. Whitehurst, Pres.; J. EL Wesley).—Nat Fields. In "The Otrl Behind here he says that he got two good sleeps. Beerbower, mgr.; agenta, Felber A Shea; re- the Counter," headlined; Tom Jack Trio, With his wife he has taken an aparment for Pictures discontinue at the Crescent SO. hearsal Monday 10). —Enoch, well liked; An- clever; Morris A Kramer, well liked; Tom Ma the summer. They will move In July 1. ELIZABETH ML MURRAY Will Play Three Weeks in Vaudeville this Summers by Permission of Messrs. Woods, Frazee & Lederer AT ONE OF THE LARGEST SALARIES EVER PAID A SINGLE WOMAN OPENING CHI JU "SINGOLOGIST"— is "PUTTING OVER" one of Will Rossiter's NEW "HITS" tt THAT CAROLINA RAG »> Wh*» omtwiring ogverttesaseats feiatfly smmMom YAMIMTY. — VA.RIETY 3* CHRISTY AND WILLIS ORPHEUM, BROOKLYN, THIS WEEK (June 12) Sail for Europe June 28, Per S. S. "Campania" Opening Hippodrome, Portsmouth, July 11, for Summer Tour in England BOOKED 80LID BY THE UNITED BOOKING OFFICE, SEASON *l I-»I2 I will give $5000 for a new sensation. SAM EDWARDS, you long, lean, skinny boy with the sweet voice, when are we going to Europe ? THE GREAT ALVIN FOR OPEN TIME. Address CHRIS JAGO or WALTER PLIMMER, Gaiety Theatre MAN IN/IY Building, New York. Wilfred Clarke amily Direction Max Hart Permanent Address, 200 Claremont Are., New York City DEAS, REED and DEAS Some Singing Soma Comedy Clothes Genevieve Warner BOM CLASS "THE HARPIST IN BONO." 12-14, Keeney's Empire, Bridgeport. 16-17, Keeney's Third Ave., New York. NEXT WEEK (June 19), PROCTOR'S, NEWARK. JIL.E8 Rl BY, Representative. RAWSON and CLARE Baby Helen IN "KIDS OF YESTERDAY" (A delightful ttory of youth) THE BIOOE8T DRAWING CARD IN VAUDEVILLE. FEATURED WITH THE Exclusive Management, CHRIS O. BROWN FORDYCE TRIO Balling1 for England June 17. RlnglLng Bros, circus played to capacity two BRIGHTON BEACH MUSIC HALL hows, 9. HOWARD. OPENS MONDAY. JUNE 19. BUTTE, MONT. JACK GOLDEN FAMILY (D. P. Sutton, mgr.).—Delia Prlngle, stock; business fair. AND HIS COMPANY OF 30 PEOPLE The Empire closed 3 for two montha SAMUEL ADEL8TTNE. EVA TANGUAY AT THE AMERICAN THEATRE, SAN FRANCISCO. INDEFINITE And GREAT ALL-STAR VAUDEVILLE. N. Beautiful Costumes Clean Comedy CHARLOTTE, C. Matinees Dally 3.46. Evea, 8.30. — ORPHEUM.—Llnwood, good; Lester * Thomas, clever; Jack Western ft Co., winners. The Savoy has installed electric fans and Merediths, good; Van ft Davis, ordinary; Es- LAKEWOOD PARK AIRDOME.—C. O. LUNA PARK.—Eugenlo Sorrentino and has been redecorated. telle Wordette ft Co., entertaining; Blanche Thackery ft Co House packed. O. H. W. Banda Rossa, large crowds. Mead ft Sparkle, novelty; Keller Mack, big STAR (Drew ft Campbell, mgrs.; rehearsal Sol Harris, a well-known manager on the laugh; Adelaide Herrmann, takes well. CLEVELAND, O. Monday 10).—"Parisian Bellea" Inter-State time Is here for a stay. HORNE'S AIRDOME (E. M. Stanley, mgr.) EUCLID GARDEN (Max Faetkenheuer, WALTER D. HOLCOMB. —Stock. TOM HARRIS. mgr.). —Double bill: condensed version "Car- The Criterion, running a straight moving men," well liked. Adelaide Norwood, Ottley COLUMBUS, O. Cranston and Thos. E. Greene, principals. KEITH'S (W. W. Prosser, mgr.; agent, IT. picture show, Is doing excellent business. BANGOR, ME. Since it was converted into a theatre this Is Second half, "The Marriage of Kitty." very B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10.30). —Holden & the first time the house has been associated BIJOU (Steven Bogrett, mgr.; agent, U. B. pood comedy given by Edwin Arden ft Co. Le Claire. Interesting; Leah Stanley, fine; agent, with success, except last fall, when the pres- O. ; rehearsal Monday and Thursday 10.10). OPERA HOUSE (J. H. Mlchels. mgr.; Coyle ft Morrell, well liked; John F. Clark, ent policy was tried and found to pay. The 12-14. Fields A Hanson, hit; Tremont Quartet, U. B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10).—Wlllard hit; Five Musical Smiths, excellent. house Is under the management of two young excellent; Leonard ft Pierce, very good. 16- Hutchinson ft Co.. headlines; Caroline Dixon, COLUMBUS (Thompson Bros., mgra ; agent, men, Messrs. Child and Daly. Last year Wal- 17, Montgomery A Healey Sisters; The Lang- pleased; James R. Waters, hit; Golden ft direct; rehearsal Monday 10). —Fullen ft clever; ter Rosenberg tried "pop-vaude" there, but dons; Jack ft Clara Roof. Mead, good; Excella ft Frank, Klu- Fullen , good; Max Owen, amused; Crawford oon passed It up as a lemon. The Criterion NICKEL (H. F. Atkinson, mgr.). —Grace ting's Cats, for the children. ft Capman, hit. has fooled everybody. Hartnett; Napoleon Richards; plcturea GRAND (J. H. Mlchels, mgr.; agent, U. B. PRINCESS (Hart Bros., mgra).—Musical GRAPHIC (Grant ft Burns, mgrs.). —Pic- O. ; rehearsal Monday 10). —Ed. Eustls, good; Comedy stock. AKRON, O. tures. Louise Elliott, won favor; Armstrong ft OLENTANOY PARK (J. W. Dusenberry. LAKESIDE CASINO (Harry A. Hawn. mgr.; The Opera House closed stock season 10. Clark, hit; Joslc Flynn, pleased; Allen ft Hall, mgr.). — Free attract Ion : (ireat Carver showr agent, direct; rehearsal Monday 10.30). —The Riverside Park opens with vaudeville 26. very good, Peloqulns, novelty. Theatre: Stock. IIMVI Billy Elmore I - Ssi t "Not a Rathskeller Act" HENDERSON'S, CONEY ISLAND, NEXT WEEK (June 19) Direction of MABEL de YOUNG When answering advertisements kindly mention TARTKTY. ; — 3* VARIETY THIS WEEK (Jm 12) YOUNGS PIIR ATLANTIC CITY ANDERSON-GOINES Direction, D COMEDIAN JAMES E. PLUNKETT THE CROMWELL8' Pictorial Report No. 12 HfflyDO TW SAY M "" Willa Holt Wakefield Tfff ff£3TAHD IN tv/u ler* vs tfsr ami THERES Sam Chip Mary Marble A REASCVt in Vaudeville Direction JOHN W. DUNNE LTHE CROMWELL8, Novelty. Skillful. JmiliM ft W—hiswt Permanent Addreta, care VARIETY. New York Offering DR. WILMAR8 "SPIRIT PAINTINC8" This week (June IS). RAMONA PARK. Grand Raplda. Mich. Sailing- for ENGLAND. BANJOPHIENDS Juno 26th. Buaineas Inquiries Invited. SINGERS. AND EXPERTS ON THE BANJOS P. T. 8ELBIT, 84 Buahwood Road. Kew. London. 8. W.. or DANCERS 7S0 So. Aahland Boulevard. Chicago, 111. Season 1911-1*. Geo. Evana Mtnatrele. Next Week (June 19). Britannla-on-the-Bay. Ottawa. Can. Management GENE HUGHES. CHA8. CRQ88MAN. Mgr. INDIANOLA PARK (C. E Ml lea. mgr.).— Relsner A Gores, fair; McCauley A Cornwell, RORICK'S (George Lyding, mgr.).—18-17. HAJUUSBURG, PA. IS. Miller Free attraction: Clrlclllo'a Bend; Five Jug- fair. Manhattan Opera Co.. In "Princess Chic." Bros. 101 Ranch drew large gling Jewels. Theatre: Mualcal Stock Co. FAMILY (Dave Markowltx. mgr.).—Chris- large and well -pleased houses. crowds in afternoon; heavy storm in the early "LITTLE CHARLEY." tine Hill A Co.; R. W. Policy A Co.; Fox A MOZART (O. W. Mlddleton. mgr.). —18-17. evening hurt business. However, there was De May; Bert A Irene Vaughn; Bredau A pictures. J- M. BEERS. quite a large crowd in attendance Cooper; Bonnet A Sterling; Jen! A La Vern Victoria moving picture house opened on DES MODOC8, IA. Heally; Rand's Dogs. FA. Saturday evening, June 10 (seating over 800). INGERSOLL PARK (G. W. MacCartney. ORPHEUM (Wllmer A Vincent, owners).— LYCEUM (Charles Warner, mgr.).—Stock. WALDAMERR (E. H 8uerkln. mgr.; agent, mgr.; 8. C. ). Week S. Chas. Lederer, After the close of a successful series of com- * — IS. Barnum A Bailey circus; packed both U. O). Kalma A Lafarlon. good; 8pencer good; Hallle Leslie Hassan, clever; Three B — edies by 'he stock company, which had been performances. Williams, big; "Olde Home Choir." good; Chas. Sweet, good; The Napa- A brought here at the close of the vaudeville Alex, pleased; AVENUE (Frank Drew, mgr.). —8tock. bur- George Reeves, went well; Cycling Brunettes, feature; good business. season by Wllmer Vincent and Nathan neea. lesque. excellent. A (Elbert Getchell. nigra.; 8. A Appell, the members of the company took MAJESTIC A WAYNE HOTEL GARDENS (James W. FOUR MILE CREEK PARK (H T. Foster, C.).—6-7, Nip A Tack, pleased; David School- upon themselves, beginning Thursday, to con- Hayes, mgr.). —Irwin A Hersog; Ruth Addlng- mgr.; agent, direct) —Adams A Guhl Mu- er, good: Powers A Lambert, clever; Ralph tinue playing stock until the opening of the ton; Walman; Five Musical McLarena. sical Comedy Co., big hit; Adams A Gnhl, Allen, original; 8tanley Sextet, pleased. 8, regular vaudeville season. They are drawing big; Louise Palmer, excellent; Fern Melrose, Harry Schiller, fair; Barnett A Bayne, good; good housea J. P. J. ELGIN, OX. fine; Guhl Jerome, clever; Alden 81stsrs. Emmett Emmett, good; Alberto, fair; Or- A A (Thielan Prtchett. nigra). H. MIZENER. pheus Comedy Four, good. JOE GRAND A good. M HARTFORD, CONN. Closed Its vaudeville season. Will keep open HARTFORD (Fred P. Dean, mgr; agent. during with pictures. summer FALL RIVER, MASS. James Clancy; rehearsal Monday and Thurs- DETROIT, MICH. STAR (Thielan A Prlchett. mgra).—Closed BIJOU (Chas. Benson, mgr. ; agent. Loew). day 11). —18-14. Three Comlques. clever; S. Sherman Stock Co. going to Terre Haute. TEMPLE (C. G. Will lama, mgr; agent. U. rehearsal Monday 10). —18-14. Gibson Girl, Brownie Carroll, good; Dale A Pearson, funny; Will return for permanent atock Sept 1. B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10). —Stone A Kal- good; Hetty Urma, very good; Sbiiner A Bell A Richards, went good; Symphony Four, H. F. BARTLETT. lss. headllner; Jarrow, funny; Swor A Mack, Wills, excellent 16-17, McCormack A Ir- hit; pictures. 16-17, Aviator Girl; Chester A cored; Leo Carrlllo, pleasing; Boynton A ving; Dean A Price; The Le Vcllos; pictures. Jones; Murry J. Simons; Frank Sisters; Mil- Davis, refined; Ergotti Lllllputlana, good; The ELMIRA, N. Y. PREMIER (Chaa Benson, mgr.; agent. ler A Russell; pictures. Grazers, well received; Stlckney's Dogs. good. MAJESTIC (G. H. Ven Demark. mgr.; Loew; rehearsal Monday 10). —13-14, Carlton PARSONS' (H. C. Parsons, mgr.).—Stock; mgr.; MILES (C. W. Porter, agent, T. B. C. agents. U. B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 13.80). 81sters, very good; Rlpon, excellent 16-17, exceedingly good. rehearsal Monday 10). —Happy Jack Gardner, 12-14, Armlta A Burke, good; Green A Par- Tweedy A Roberts; Austin Walsh. POLrs (O. C. Edwards, mgr.). —Stock; headllner; Frank Kirk, hit; Grand Opera ker, well received. 15-17, Four Nolaa; El- Rlngllng Broa exhibits here June 81. good show; big business. Quartet, big hit; Madeline Sack, pleasing; d ridge. EDW. RAFFERTY. R W. OLMSTED. Mr. EDWARD JOLLY of JOLLY, WILD and CO. begs to announce that hereafter the above act will be UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MR* EDW. S. KELLER Sailing: June 25th on the Olympic for England. Returning Aug. 15th. Address communications to EDW. S. KELLER, Putnam Bldg., New York. Joe Sullivan Presents "A STUDY IN BLACK AND WHITE" With U NEVIN5 AND %J 1 K (June 12) HAMMERSTEIN'S THIS WEEK (Jane 12) AND SAME BIG ACT AS EVER Just finished a successful tour on the Orpheum Circuit CO. FRANK SPISSELL Direction. EDW. S. KELLER Whin m»w9rt *g adv*rti**m0nt$ MtufJy **e*Mow TAMIMTY. — VARIETY 33 Sammy Watson's Farmyard Circus BIG SUCCESS THIS WEEK (June 12) NEW BRIGHTON THEATRE July 3rd, Henderson's, Coney Island Five Weeks' Open After Henderson's Direction, JENIE JACOBS (Pat Casey Agency) Re-Engaged for Lew Fields' Success, "THE HEN-PECKS" for Next Season (' 1 1 -' 1 2) Permanent Address, 333 St. Paul's Avenue, Jersey City, N. J. F-F-| IN IN ! and In "The DAVIS POLAK Baseball Fiends" NOW PLAYING UNITED TIME Direction, GENE HUGHES HIT8 COUNT-THAT'8 U8-8EE IT BUTLER New York McKISSICH HAVILAND ALICE HARRY TATE'S (?. England ahdSHADNEY •» THOSE EBONY ENTERTAINERS Australia THORNTON Comedy character change artists. 8peclal Scenery. FISHIHG "MDTQRING This Week (June It), Henderson's Coney Africa Island. NEXT WEEK (June 19). Century CHICAGO BESSIE WYNN PREMIER MUSICAL IN VAUDEVILLE i JUST ANDERSON. McNEIL AND 8AUCEDO A NEW WESTERN ACT NOW PLAYING ORPHEUM TIME Would like to hear from a good Agent, JEAN IRWIN Address Care VARIETY, 908 Market St., San Francisco LEWIBTON, MB. LOS ANGELES. MASON (W. T. Wyatt. mgr.; Shubert). LOWELL. MASS. Week May 29. Blllle Burke, big houses. Week MERRIMACK SQUARE (J. Carroll, mgr.: MUSIC HALL (A. P. Bibber, mgr.; agent, ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, June 6. John Drew, In "8mlth." big. rehearsal Monday 10.30). — Kendall Weston, U. B. ; 11). O. rehearsal Monday and Thursday direct; rehearsal 10). Week 6, excel- Monday — EDWIN F. O'MALLEY. good: "The Wee McGregors." amusing: De- —12-14, Jack A Clara Roof, good; Montgom- lent program. Nichols * Co., big Murphy, laney A Wohlam. big hit: Gruce Usher, good. ery A Healy Sisters, excellent; The Langdons, laugh producers; Jones * Deely, very funny; KY. (Jos. J. Flynn. >— riot. Golden' Russian LOriSVILLE. LAKEVIEW mgr "The Dooley A Sales, big; M. s ANDERSON (Harry Bllger. mgr.: Man of the Hour." Rlngllng Bros, circus 10. Troubadours, entertaining. The holdovers: MART agents. Orpheum Circuit). —Van Hoven. well June 14. Rlngllng Bros. HORACE F. GOODWIN. Chip A Marble; Clark A Bergman; Clarice received; Taylor. Krans A White, hit; Faye. JOHN J. DAWSON Marvelous Millers. Vance; Miller A Weston, good; Wm. Flernen A Co.. LOS ANGELES (E. J. Donnellan, mgr.; LINCOLN, NEB. good: Four Vanls. good; large crowds. MERIDEN, CONN. S-C. ; rehearsal Monday 11).—Week 6. Salam- OLIVER (F. C. Zebrung. mgr.).—«, Min- HOPKINS (I. Simons, mgr.).—Gelger A original pleasing; Bruce Morgan A POLI'8 (Tom Kirby. mgr.; K. A E. ) — strels (local) packed house. 9, Mrs. Flske, bos. and Hill Ackerman. re- Mack, comical; Walters, very good; A Stock: good business. good business. Johnnies, good; Monroe A ceived well; Florence Hughes, good; Tom took well; Violet Mac- CRYSTAL (Ftndar & Rudloff. mgra) — Pic- LYRIC (L. M. Gorman, mgr.). —8tock; busi- Barnes A Robinson, Kuma. very pleasing: Cy Relnhart. always Nasarro Co., excel- tures: good business. ness good. Mlllan, winsome; Nat A welcomed; plcturea. lent; Claude Ranf, dexterous. AIRDOME (Pln.lar & Rudloff) -Picture.; RIVERVIEW PARK—J J. Oarrlty. mgr.). fine business. (Carl Walker, mgr.; agent, very good: se- Oliver will present moving pictures and PANTAGB8 —Adele Blood A Co. In stock: STAR (R. T. Halllwell. mgr. >.— Pictures: 11).— 6, Five vaudeville during summer, starting 10. direct; rehearsal Monday Week lection suited well to cast: doing fair business. good business. Capital Beach opened Decoration Day, but Musical Lunds, favorites; Billy Link, capital; Slrlgnsno Band, soloists. Wllmlna Hamman Blossom Rob- STAR AIRDOME (K T Halllwell. mgr.).— has not hit Its attendance gait yet. Vaude- O'RIMa Barbee & Co., snappy: and Mme. Arnold. Pictures: fine business. Lulgi Plcaro ville will be Installed later. inson, cute; Held A Sloan, fair; AVENUE (Mr. Ward, mgr; agent, Qus W. Edward Poulter A Ruth Pearson Gates, Trio. fast. Sun). —Vaudeville. members of the Lyric Stock Co., were mar- MAJESTIC (Oliver Morosco, mgr.; Cort).— MAJESTIC (Mr. Dlttmler. mgr. ).— Pictures; NOTE: Hanover Park Theatre ch;irig.-a Fair. ried June 1. Idora Opera Company week 6, "The Jewel of "soloists, Robert Lurty and Miss from vaudeville to summer stock June u LEE J. LOGAN. Asia." business Indifferent. J. M. OPPENHEIMER. \v. r. s. Direction PAT CASEY FAm answering adverti$ement§ kindly mention VAKtKTY. —: — 34 VARIETY MILFOBD, MASS. derbolt. The regular summer season at this AMERICAN (T. M. Mom. mgr.).—It-It. Bunco Jack till 11 Philadelphia LAKE NIPMUO PARK (Den J. Sprague. resort opened June 11 to Immense crowda Wlnnlfred Greenwood, for two years leading Burbank A Denforth Berlin N H mgr; agent. Fred Mardo).—The Schilling!, R. M. ARTHUR. lady with Indiana Stock Co.. In this olty, will Burgaaa Harvey J 617 Trsnton av Pittsburgh clever; Hallen A Hayes, fine; Julia Raymond appear In motion plcturea Barks Jos 144 W 14 H T Tracy, fine; Marathon Comedy Quartet, hit; SEATTLE, WASH. Hagenbeck-Wallace circus It; Rlngllng Burks A Farlow 4017 Harrison Chicago Kaldee Rogers, excellent; Daylight pictures, PANTAGE8 (Ales Pantages, mgr.; agent, Broa 17. H. 8. COHEN. Burnell Lillian till North av Chicago very good. CHAB. E. LACKBT. direct; rehearsal Monday 11).—Week 7, Mal- Burns Jack 117 Balabrldga Brooklyn comls Duo, good; Coe A Boyd, pleased; Fred ST. PAIL. Burns Sisters Pantages Denver MUNCIE, IND. Ward, applauded; Ouyer-Valle Co., laughter; METROPOLITAN.—Nelll Stock Co., good Burrowa Lillian N60 North av Chicago 8TAR (Ray Andrewa. mgr.). —Charlie Eden- Rush Toy Co., mystifying; The Ahmears. poor buslnesa Burt Wm P A Daughter HI W 46 N Y burg, pleased; Powell A Wllaon, good; Bobby headllner. GRAND—Lewis Oliver's stock company; Burton Sydney 116 t av N T Van Horn, good. MOORE (Carl Reed, mgr.; agent, Cort). good buslnesa Butlers Musical 411 S I Phlla Lorna Doone Jackaon with Rah! Rah! 6-10, Sothern and Marlowe, record business 8HUBERT.—12. Blanche Ring, capaolty. Buttersworth Charley 160 Treat San Francisco Boya. big hit. GEO. PIFER. GRAND (Eugene Levey, mgr. and lessee). EMPRE88.—Alblnl. good; "The Commer- Byers A Hermann Grand Knoxvllle eWek 4, Betty Bruce; Bailey's Dogs; Cole Sis- cial Man" (sketch), pleased; Morosco A Co.. Byrne Blllle Matlnes Girl Co NEWARK. N. J. ters; plcturea good; Heeley A Meeley. good; Ward A Cullen, Byron Gleta 107 Bins Hill av Roxbury Mass PROCTOR'S (R- C. Stewart, mgr.; agent, SEATTLE, Ed. Drew, mgr.). —Stock. good: Kaufman A Sawtelle, good. 9.). Hol- U. B. O. ; rehearsal Monday —Mildred LOIS (D. Inverarlty, mgr.). —Stock. ALHAMBRA.—Miss De Winters, pleases; land A Franklyn Pangborn A Co.. In the Ed. Drew, formerly manager of the A) ham- Murlce Gordof Gordon, good; Comic Opera "Power Behind the Throne." capably acted; bra, has succeeded Harry Cort at the 8eattle. Players, please. the Bam-Bama Girls, pleased; Clifford A The Prlngle 8tock Co. open Sunday for an Burke, entertained; Mayme Gehrue A Co.. Indefinite stay at the house. TORONTO, ONT. Cahill and Woodbury clever; Julia Rooney. went well; Five Banjo MAJESTIC (Peter F. Griffin, mgr.).—Vaude- In Bong. Flenda, nicely; Hart A Tracy, novel; Valentine Manager E. Kellle of the Lois theatre, will ville and plcturea Comedy Playing the United Bell, good. disband his company at the end of the week. PRINCE88 (O. B. 8heppard, mgr.).—Stock lima A Permanent Address, COURT (Harold Jacoby, mgr.; agent, Loew; The Keatlng^Flood Musical Comedy company ROYAL ALEXANDRIA (L. Solman, mgr.). 111 W. 104th St. New York. rehearsal Monday 9). —Marlon A Moore, took will open there Monday or Tuesday. —The Percy Haswell Playera well; Jim Reynolds, good; Menther A Davis, ARCHIMEDES. STAR (Dan F. Pierce, mgr.) —8tock; bur- clever; Perry A Elliott, good; Cooper Bros., lesque. did well; Ahrendall Broa A Dutton. fine. 16- SHBEVEPORT. LA. 8CARBORO BEACH (Geo. H. W. Moran, Cahill Wm 106-7 Brooklyn Campbell Al 1711 Bway Y 17. Frankle Drew A Co.; Watktns A Williams MAJE8TIC (Ehrllch A Coleman Co., mgrs.; attraction mgr.). —Sixty-Fifth Regiment Band N ulsters; "Prl»cl!la"; Jones A Evans; Tom agent, Hodklns; rehearsal Sunday l.tO). of Buffalo, big deserving feature; Mme. May- Cantway Fred R 6411 Woodlawn av Chicago Cardownle Sisters Moore; Kipp A Klppy. Fred Doss, fair; Smith A Barnet, good; Car- belle Barnum In the Globe of Death; Deren- 411 N Liberty Alliance O Carey 8tampo 114 41 Brooklyn ARCADE (L. O. Mumford, mgr.). —Stock. bone A Williams, big hand; Ilea, Burk A Dav- xo A Ladue; Leona Lemar. A NEWARK.—Slock; houses packed. enport, good. Excellent buslneaa. HARTLEY. Carle Irving 4101 N 41 Chicago OLYMPIC PARK (James Beldon. mgr.). PALACE (C. L. Montvllle. mgr.; agent, di- Carmen Frank 461 W 161 N Y Carmen Beatrice 71 Cedar Brooklyn A born Opera Co. On the open stage are a rect).—Baldwin Musical Comedy Co.. fair WASHINGTON, D. C. number of flrat-claas circus and vaudeville performance to good buslneaa NATIONAL (W. H. Rapley, mgr.); —Aborn Carroll Nettle Troups Barnum A Bailey C R Carrol acts. GLADSTONE PARK (Nelson A Tomlln). Opera Co. Iton A Van 1411 MontsVlsta Los Angeles Carson Bros 1061 Brooklyn HILLSIDE PARK (W. E. Thaller, mgr.).— mgra). —The Whltakera. open-air act. COLUMBIA (E. Berger, mgr.).—Stock. II Carson Deveraaux 410 Line Bvansvllle Lucille Mulhall A Wild West 8how; Tom PARK (Nelson A Tomlln, mgra; agent, di- BELA8CO (W. 8. Taylor, mgr.). —Stock. A Diri- Carters The Ava Moore, with Balloon; Fred Owens and rect). —Jewel Musical Comedy Co., pleasing COSMOS (A. J. Brylawskl, mgr.; agent, Mo gible Airship. performance to excellent buslnesa Jefferles; rehearsal Monday 10). O'Dowd A Casad Irvin A Caaad Darllngotn Wis — 111 ELECTRIC PARK (C. A. Dunlap, mgr.).— HOWARD T. DIMICK. O'Dowd, decided hit; Felton, pleased; Geo. Cssad A Da Verne Vallsy Dayton O Kemp's Wild West Show. "Calvo" on the Morton, well received; Mr. A Mra Thomas, Casburn A Murphy Wichita Kan high wire. J4?E O'BRYAN. SOUTH BEND, IND. clever; Majestic Trio, good; Davis, Deas A Case Paul II 8 Clark Chicago Casey 114 Franklin ORPHEUM (C. J. Allardt. mgr.; agent. W. Davis; second honors. A Smith Allston Mass NORFOLK, VA. V. M. A.; rehearsal Monday and Thursday WM. K. BOWMAN. Caamus A La Mar Box 147 Montgomery Ala With John L. Sullivan at the Academy of lt.tO). —11-14, Cavana, very good; Grace Caulflald A Driver Normandle Hotel N T Music, playing with old Jake Kllraln. these Orma. scored; Chicago Grand Opera Quintet, WILMINGTON, DEL. Celaat 74 Grove Rd Clapham Pk London a pace for the Chameroya 1441 41 Brooklyn two old-timers are setting big hit; Mumford A Thompson, excellent; GRAND (Chaa I. Beckett, mgr.). —Edgar other acts at the local theatres that Is hard Frank Tlnney. riot. 16-18. Grimes A Dunbar Akin and plcturea Chantroll A Schuyler lit Prospect av Bklyn to equal. Sisters; Lucy Tonge; Pat Rellly A Co.; Worlds SHELLPOT PARK (Jaa Henry, mgr.).— Chapman Bisters 1611 Mllburn Indianapolis Comedy Four; Bottonley Troupe. Friendly A Jordan: Harry Wade; Kathaleen Chaos Davs to Birch Lynn Mass The local summer resorts all report favor- MAJE8TIC (T. M. Moss, mgr.; agent. 8-C; Cotter; Emmet A McNeal; Henry Comedy Co. Chass Carma 1611 So Halstoad Chicago able business, while the theatres now open Chatham Slstsrs 101 Grant Pittsburg rehearsal Monday 12.10). —Castle A Castle, BRANDYWINE SPRINGS.—8tock : opera. for the entire summer state that buslneaa Is very good; R. N. Bailey, good. HOWARD W. BURTON. Cheers A Jones 111 W It N T better than ever before, but with the four Chubb Ray 107 Sprues Bcranton Pa new theatres now under construction, the Church City Four lilt Decatur Brooklyn wise ones are still shaking a little In their Clalrmont Josephine A Co 141 W ill N T boots, not knowing what the next move made Clarke Wilfred 110 W 44 Now York will be. Clark Floretta 10 Lambert Boston Clark A Duncan 1111 Prospect Indianapolis NORTHAMPTON, MA88. Ciark A Fsrguson 111 Phslps Bnglewood ACADEMY (B. L. Potter, mgr.; Ind). — It, VARIETY ARTISTS' ROUTES Claton Bisters 111% I av Nashville Tenn Bernhardt, In "L'Alglon." Claus Radcllffe A Claue 1640 Dayton av St Paul COOK'8 (W. R. Cook, mgr.).—Vaudeville Clear Chaa 460 W HI N Y and plcturea FOR WEEK JUNE 19 Clermonto A Miner It W tt New York MOUNTAIN PARK CASINO (Robt. Kane, Clever Trio lilt Arch Philadelphia mgr.). —Stock; fine business. Cliff A Cliff 4106 Artesian Chicago MILTON STONE. WHEN NOT OTHERWISE INDICATED. Cllto A 8ylvester III Winter Philadelphia Close Bros O H Laconla N H ONEONTA, N. T. Cole Billy 11-4 av Bklyn are given from JUNE 18 to JUNE 25. inclusive, dependent upon the open- ONEONTA (Fred Follett. mgr.; agent. The routes Collins Eddie I Reed Jersey City N J Prudential; rehearsal Monday and Thursday ing and closing days of engsgement In different parts of the country. All address— Collins A Hart Hip Brighton Eng 1). — 12-14, Ten Brooke. Mueller A Ten are furnished VARIETY by artlata Addresses care newspapers, managers, or agents Compton A Plumb 1110 Emerson av Mlnneap Brooke, pleased; Farnlelll A La Savllle. fair. will not be printed. Comrades Four 114 Trinity av New York 15-17. Jack Dempsey; Mason A Pierce; excel- ROUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK MUST REACH THIS OFFICE NOT Conn Richard 101 W 100 N Y lent buainesa LATER THAN WEDNESDAY MORNING TO IN8URE PUBLICATION. Connolly Bros H00 N 14 Philadelphia TEMPORARY ADDRE88E8 WILL BE CARRIED WHEN ACT IS "LATINO OFT." Cook Geraldlne 676 Jackson av New York 16—Young Buffalo's Wild West. Cooke A Rothert Casino Valparaiso Corbett A Forrester 71 Emmet Newark N J Sager A Leventhall opened pictures under Cornish Wm A 1101 Broadway Seattle canvas this week. Vaudeville added later If Barnes A Robinson Garrlck San Diego Coetello A La Croix lit Ewolng Kansas City business warrants. DeLONO. Cotter A Boulden 1816 Vineyard Philadelphia Orpheum San Franclaco Barron Geo 1001 Fifth av N Y Abeles Edward Barry A Black lilt Fairmount av Phlla Coyle A Murrell 1117 Vernon av Chicago Adair Belle Orpheum San Francisco PITT8FIELD, MASS. Bartell A Garfield 1691 B It Cleveland Crawford Glenn 14 It Baxter Toledo Tebbetts. mgr.; agent, U. Adair Art 1141 Van Buren Chicago EMPIRE (J. H. Bart let t Harmon A Erngif III It Crosby Ana 161 B I Peru Ind Thursday 10). Edward Keiths Phlla W N T B. O. ; rehearsal Monday and Adams B Barto A Clark till Cumberland Phlla Cross A Mays Hit Huron Toledo Halklngs, •• Mllford Boston E 8-11. Leon Rogee. very good; The Adams Billy Bates A Neville 17 Gregory New Haven Cullen Bros 1116 Ellsworth Philadelphia pleased. 12-14. Clark Lewis 10* Dakar Atlanta good; Davis A Pollock, Adams A W Baum Will H A Co 07 Wolcott Haven Cunningham BAD 111 Wash'ton Champaign First, well re- tilt Broadway N Y New A Parker, went well; Barney Admont Mltaal Bauman A Ralph 160 Howard av New Haven Cunningham A Marlon 166 E 16 N Y ceived; Fred Hurd A Co., very good. Adonis Columbia St Louis N T Baxter 8ldney A Co 1711 41 av Melroee Cal Curson Bisters 117 Adele av Jackson Miss FRANKLIN. Altken Jaa A Edna 107 Park ay Fred Cycling Brunettes 111 Cross Lowell Mass Bedford Fall River Beaman J Hudaon Heights N J Altken Broa It4 Be Ano Duo 141! Charlton Chicago PA. Great lilt Gravler Now Orleans PITTSBURG, Altkens Beardsley Sisters Union Hotel Chicago Davis, mgr.) Stock. Broadway N T D. GRAND (Harry — Albanl 16tt Bees Two KOI Bryant av N Y (John P. Harris, mgr.; agent, Mor- Alburtua A Millar Watervllle Can FAMILY Behrsn Musical II Springfield av Newark N J Careno Trio, featured; Lef Raxers, Aldlnea The 111! Cottage Grove Chicago ganstern). — Bell Arthur H 411 It av Newark N J Dale Harris 1610 Madison av New York good; Wheeler Four, applause; Holt A Rex All Sldi to* Spring Pittsburg A Bell Boys Trio Empress Winnipeg Daley J 101 10 Philadelphia won favor; Sam Glider, went well; Vssla Allen Leon Bertie 111 Central av Oahkoah Wm N A Bell Boys Quartet Bijou Battle Creek Dalton Harry Fen 171 Irving av Brooklyn Wallace, well received; motion pictures very Alllnel Joseph 411 Bloomfleld Hoboken N J Bella Italia Troupe Box 711 Brookfleld 111 Daly O'Brien National Sydney Indef Interesting. Alpine Troupe Forepangh A Sells C R A Belmont Joe 70 Brook London Dougherty Peggy 661 10 Portland Ore NIXON (Thos. F. Kirk, mgr.) --Lyman Alqulat Clayton 141 Borgsn Brooklyn ft A Belaao Irving lit W lit N T Davidson Dott 1106 Michigan av Niagara Falls Howe pictures. M. S. KAUL Alrona Zoeller Troops III Hemlock Brooklyn Benn A Leon 128 It N Y Davis Hasel 1611 Sails Chicago Altus Broa 111 Cottage Auburn N T W M La Bennett A Marcello 100 17 New York Davis Cooper 1910 PORTLAND. ME. Alvaradoo Goata HIS N Main Decatur III W A Dayton Chicago Bentley Musical 111 Clipper 8an Francisco Dawson Ell Gillette Sisters 144 PORTLAND (J. W. Greeley, mgr.; agent, American Newsboys Miles Detroit A HINT Benton A McGowan 10 Western av Muskegon De Clalnvllle Bid lilt Douglas Omaha U. B. O. : rehearsal Monday and Thursday Anderson Anderson lit Dearborn Chicago A Berg Bros Palace Derby Eng De Costa Duo 966 N Randolph Phlla 10. SO). Five Musical Lovelands. featured; Abbott Co IMI Morgan St Louis — Andrewa A Beverly Sisters 6711 Springfield av Phlla De Frankle Sylvia Saratoga Htl Chicago Charles A. Loder A Co., excellent: Alfrlda A Harry 1 Glenwood av Wyncote Pa Antrim Beyer Ben A Bro 1411 Bryant av Grace Liberty Pearl, clever: Irish American Trio, laughing Apdales Circus Academy Chicago N Y De A Gordon tit Brooklyn Blcknell A Olbney 441 Marlon Oak Park III De Lo John B 711 Jaekson Milwaukee hit; Kathleen Schmidt, pleased. Apollos 104 W 40 N T Bun Broa C R Bimbos 171 Lawe Appleton Wis De Mar Rose 107 W 17 PI Chicago Araki Troupe Blsaet 8hady 141 IT N Mario PORTSMOUTH, O. Arberg Wagner 111 E 71 N T A W Y De Wllhelm Danxlg Germany A Black A Leslie 1711 Bberly av Chicago De Milt Gertrude 111 Sterling PI Brooklyn COLUMBIA (Fred Tynes. mgr). —Pictures. Ardelle Leslie It Brosasl Roehester A Blamphln A Hehr Beacon Boston De Oesch Mile III 10 MILLBROOK PARK RINK (Ed. Trlmer, Armanis Five Orpheum Los Angeles M 8 Saginaw Bloomquest A Co 1110 Chicago av Minneapolis De Veldo Zelda HI mgr. >. —8katlng and dancing; big crowda Armstrong Verne Royal Wellington N Z A HINT A Booth Trio 141 Lincoln Johnstown Pa De Vere Roth 140 Chicago Mlllbrook Stock Co. opens June 19. Arthur Mae II Unity PI Boston A Beldon av DOC. Borella Arthur 114 Stanton Breenaburg Pa De Verne A Van 4171 Tatss Dsnvsr Bornscheln John F 1410 Sangamon Chicago De Witt Bursa Torrance Stoll Circuit Eng RENOVO. PA. Boulden A Qulnn 111 W 41 N T De Witt Hugo 141 W 41 N T FAMILY (AlbrlKht A McCarthy, mgrs. Boutin A TUIson 11 Myrtle Springfield Mass De Young Tom 111 B HI New York Bouton Harry A Co lift E II Chicago De Young Mabel 160 E 111 Now York agent. Walter J. Pllmmer).—12-14. Bean A Brothers Hamilton, excellent; Gertrude Maxwell, very Asaki Bowers Walters A Crooker Orpheum Los Ang Dean Lew 461 I Niagara Falls Fred 14 good: Frederick A Klrkwood. Interesting; Direction PAT CABEY^ Bowman Webster Medford Mass Dean A Sibley 461 Columbua av Boaton Piatt, clever. Boyd A Allen 1700 Howard Kansas City Deery Frank 104 West End av New York Thos. Bradley WM. E. ALBRIGHT. < A Ward Barnum A Bailey C R Dclmar A Delmar Ashland Lafayette Ind Asplnall Nan J Falls City Neb Bradleys The 1114 Rash Birmingham , Del ton Broa 161 W II New York SAVANNAH, GA. Atkinson Harry II 10 N T Brand Laura M 117 Main Buffalo Demacos Palata D'ata Bruaeella Belgium Atlantis A Flak 1111 1 av Billings Mont Brennan Samuel N III! Tulip Phlla Bemonlo Belle Bnglewood LIBERTY (Frank A Hubert Bandy, mgrs . V A N J Warren 111 II N T —Stock; good attendance. Atwood W Breton Ted A Coiinns 114 W 44 N Y Denton G Francis 411 W 44 Nsw Tork Atwood Vera IT W It N T Bretonns May A Co 141 41 Deveau Hubert 164 pi (Charles W. Rex. m:cr. : agent. Welle' W N T Prospect Bklyn BIJOU 111* Phlla Circuit: rehearsal Monday and Thursday 2). Austin A Klumker Brlnkleya The 414 W It N T Dlolaa The 161 B I Mansfield O 41 T Capacity attendance. 8-l 1804 8tory Boone la Dooglss ft Burn* It! W4IKT Germane Anna T II Arnold Revere Mass Ingrams Two now A Lavaa III Caoldwall av New York Geyer Bert Palase Hotel Chloago Irwin Flo 887 W 46 New York Downer Leilto T Majestic Cedar Rapids Gllden Bisters 816 Schuylkill av Pottsvllle Pa Irving Pearl Indian Lane Canton Maae Davie * Field* t!4l W Taylor Chloago Glrard Marie 41 Howard Boston Drew Dorothy 177 • at New York Gladstone ft Talmage 146 W 41 N Y J. Gleason Violet 481 Lexington Waltham Brew Lowell B Stratford N J Mass Vista Yonkere Mlohlgaa av Chloago Glover Edna 111 Bmporta av Wlohlta Jackson H'ry A Kate 806 Buena Drew Virginia Itll Jackson Alfred 10 B Tupper Buffalo av Troy Godfrey ft Henderson 1801 B 14 Kansas City Date Leo III Btowo Jackson Cyclists Hip South End Eng Next Week (June 19). Knoxvllle. Tenn. Great Co 10 N Waeh ev Bridgeport Ooforth ft Doyle 111 Halsey Brooklyn Da Bole A Jeffries Tom III Bridge Bklyn Paul Orpbeum Loe Angeles Dulsell Jennings Jewell ft Barlows 1168 Arll'gt'n St L O 141 t Brooklyn Lowe Muelcal 87 Duncan A Jess ft Dell 1808 I St Louis Ridge av Rutherford N J 117 Laoook Pittsburg N Dunn Arthur F B Jewell Mildred Alden Boston Luce ft Luce 986 N Broad Philadelphia III Qulncy Bklyn I Dupres Fred Johnson Groat 817 87 N Y Lynch Haael 866 Norwood sv Grand Rapids Lottie Trio II No Waeh Wllkee-Barre W Dwyer Great Golden Troupe Johnson Honey II Tremont Camsrldge Mass Lynch Jack 98 Houston Newark Johnson Kid Sequin Tour South America Lynn Roy Box 68 Jefferson City Tenn NOW on the OBPHBCM CTBCTJIT. Lyon Johnson Bros ft Johnson 6141 Callowhlll Phlla ft Atwood Dunns Cafe San Fran Indef Johnstons Chester B 41 Lexington av N Y Golden Claude Crescent Syracuse Johnstons Musical Empire Edinburgh Scot ft Tallman 140 Lincoln Bird Chicago Eddy Golden Max I Alden Boston Jonas ft Rogers llll Psrk av New York Bdgardo * Barle Hip Grafton W Va Goodall ft Craig 146 W 16 N Y Jonas Maud 10 W ltl N Y Mack ft Co Lee 666 N State Chicago ft Oaylor Box II Rlobmond Ind Bdman Goodman Joe 1011 8 Philadelphia Jones ft Gaines 418 II N Y Mack Floyd 6984 Ohio Chloago Ruth 411 Green Olean N Y N W Bane W Gordo ft Moore II Kendal Boston Macy Maud Hall llll 86 Goo Grant Htl Chloago El III W 48 New York Jones Shecpshead Bay Edward* Gordon 6116 Drexel Jones ft Whitehead II Boyden Newark N J Mae Florence 41 Jefferson Bradford Shorty 111 Carroll Allegheny Ed M av Chicago Pa Edwards Gordon Paul 114 II Los Angeles Juno ft Wells 111 B 71 New York Main Ida Dunns Cafe San Francisco Indef Corlnne III 8 Robey Chloago L W Bdrtbe Gordon Dan 1777 Atlantic av Brooklyn Makarenko Duo Majestic Butte Bmridge Preea 101 W 144 N Y Gordon ft Barber 16 So Locust Hagerstown Md M alloy Dannie 11 Glen Morris Toronto Goes John II Sawyer Haverhill Mass Malvern Troupe Murray Richmond Ind Gossans Bobby 400 Bo 6 Columbus O Karno Co Bell Oakland Manning Frank 866 Bedford av Brooklyn Gottlob Amy 600 N Clark Chicago Kartello Bros Peterson N J Manning Trio 164 N Wanemaker Phlla Gould ft Rice III Smith Providence R I Kaufmanns 140 B II Chicago Mantells Marionettes 4420 Berkeley av Chicago ELLIS and McKENNA Gould Wm ft Co Orpheum Loe Angeles Keating ft Murray Blakers Wlldwood N J Ind Marcoua 619 Laflln Chicago Goyt Trio III Willow Akron O Keaton ft Barry 74 Boyleton Boeton Mardo A Hunter Park Erie Pa Finishing Orpheum Circuit. Grace Lew 1144 Penn av Baltimore Keeley ft Parks 281 W 160 N Y Marine Comedy Trio 117 Hopkins Brooklyn Grannon Ha Melrose Park Pa Kelly Bros Empire Hackney Eng Marlon Cliff Grant Hotel Chicago Grant Burt ft Martha till Dearborn Chicago Kelfe ft Zona 110 W 44 N Y Mario Aldo Trio 104 W 14 N Y Gray Trio 1401 Woodlawn av Indianapolis Kell Jack 1168 16 Milwaukee Msrsh A Mlddleton II Dyer av Everett Mass Gray ft Gray 111! Birch Joplln Mo Kelly ft Wentworth 1114 8 14 St Joe Mo Marsh Chas 101 14 Milwaukee Gremmer ft Melton 14IT 8 6 Louisville Kelsey Sisters 4118 Chrtstlanla av Chicago Martha Mile 66 W II New York KATE ELINORE Grieves John ft Co Columbia Boston Indef Keltners 188 Colonial PI Dallas Martlne Carl A Rudolph 417 W 17 New York AND Griffith Myrtle B III! Klrkwood av Pittsburg Kendall Chae ft Maldle 188 Alfred Detroit Matthewe Mabel llll Burling Chicago Griffith Marvelous Elkhart Ind Kenna Chas Pantages Denver Matthleeon Walter 141 W Ohio Chicago Griffs ft Hoot lit! Cambria Philadelphia Kennedy Joe 1181 N 8 Knoxvllle Maxims Models Majestic Milwaukee Grimes Tom ft Co Orpheum 8 Bend Ind Kenton Dorothy Felix Portland Htl N Y Mayne Elisabeth H 144 41 New York SAM WILLIAMS Grimm A Satchell 866 Rldgewood av Bklyn Keough Edwin Continental Hotel 8an Fran McCann Geraldlne ft Co 706 Park Johnston Pa Groom Sisters 101 N Hermitage Trenton N J Keesner Rose 488 W 164 New York McCarthy ft Barth 1901 Missouri av St Louis In "The Irregular Army" Grossman Al III North Rochester Kldders Bert ft Dorothy 1874 Clay San Fran McCleln M 8281 Madison av Pittsburg Commander-in-Chief, M. S. BBNTHAM. Gruber ft Kew 401 Av B Flint Mich King Bros 811 4 sv Schenectady McConnell Sisters 1847 Madison Chicago Gullfoyle ft Charlton 101 Harrison Detroit King Violet Winter Gard'n Blackpool Eng Ind McCormlck ft Irving llll Oravesend av Bklyn Klralfo Broe 1710 8 av Evanevllle Ind Klein Ott ft Nicholson Majestic Columbus Ga Arthur 411 141 Blion B N Y Koehler Grayce 6060 Calumet Chlcego Jane 144 111 Elton W N Y Halklns Lewlston Kohers Three 68 IS Wheeling Va Perry * Downing 114 Harlem av Balto Me W lwood Hall Geo F Warrington Eng Kolb A Miller Elyseum Tuscon Ariz Orpheum Tour. Bmelle Troupe 104 B Taylor Bloomtngton III Hall B Clayton Elmhurst Pa Koners Bros Temple Detroit Next Week (June 19). Orpbeum. Emerald Connie 41 Holland Rd Brixton Lond Portland. Emerald * Dupree Orpheum Vancouver B C Hall ft Pray 10 Columbia Swampscott Msss Direction. ALBEE. WEBER ft TANS. Hall ft Briscoe II Orchard Norwich Conn mereon ft Le Clear II Beaoh Grand Raplda Halle Dogs 111 Walnut ft Empire State Quartet 114 B 117 N Y Revere Mass McCune Grant III Benton Pittsburg Hslpern Nan 1611 17 av Denver Lacey Will 1616 Capital Washington McDowell John ft Alice 687 nglebreth O W till Highland av Cincinnati B I Detroit Halson Boys 81 98 Lafayettee Two 111 Graham Oshkosh McGerry ft 681 Bsmann H T 1114 Putnam av Brooklyn E N Y Harrte Palmer Toledo Halsted Wllllard 1141 Tyrtanla New Orleane Lamont Harry A Flo 20 Clinton Johnston NY McGuIre Tuts 61 High Detroit Bene ft Roth 1711 Welle Chicago Hamilton Estelle Miles Detroit Lancaster Miller 146 Jones Oakland McLaln Sletere 88 Brans Beaele 1701 Cottage Grove av Chicago A Miller av Providence Hamilton H L Cllffslde Park Aebland Ky Lane Goodwin ft Lane 1711 Locust Phlla McNallys Four 839 88 New York Brans Bmlta ft Evans 1141 7 av N Y W Hemline The 61 Scoval PI Detroit Lane ft Ardell III Genesee Rocheeter McNamee 41 Smith Poughkeepsle Brans ft Lloyd III B II Brooklyn Hampton ft Basset 4866 Wlnthrop av Chlcego Lane Eddie 101 B 71 New York MacNIchol Jas Brers Geo 110 Losoya San Antonio Charlottetown Canada Hanes 8cott 818 Rltner Phlla Lang Karl 178 Blckford av Memphle McWaters ft Tyson 471 Swing Charlie 114 W Oconee Fltsgerald Ga G 60 Brooklyn Haney Edith 8884 Harrison Kansas City Langdons Portland Me Mendelsohn Jeck 168 W 68 New York Hannon Billy 1688 No Hamlin av Chlcego Lanlgan Joe 102 8 61 Philadelphia Menetekel 104 E 14 New York Hansons ft Co 1087 Tremont Boston Laneear Ward B 888 Bchaefer Brooklyn Meredith Bisters 39 W 66 New York Hanvey Lou 668 Lenox av New York La Auto Girl 188 Alfred Detroit Merrltt Raymond 178 Tremont Pasadena Cal Harney National Australia La Blanche Mr A Mrs Jeck 8816 E Baltimore Felrchlld Sletere 110 Dlzwell av New Haven Ben Sydney Methen Sisters 13 Culton 8pringfleld Msss Harris A Randall Orpheum Fargo La Centra A La Rue 8461 8 av New York Meyer David 1684 Central av Cincinnati Palrchlld Mr ft lire 1811 Vernon Harrleburg Hart Bros Barnum ft Bailey R LaClelr ft Weet Box 166 Sea Isle City N J Michael ft Michael 880 68 Palis Billy A 481 Lyell av Rochester C W New York Hart Stanley Ward 8446 Pine St Louie La Grange ft Gordon 8808 Lucee ev St Louie Milam ft DuBole 234 63 Panta Trio I Union eq N Y W N Y Maurice Military Fantona Athletes Fischers Pasadena Cal Hart 166 Lenox av New York Trio 679 B 34 Peterson Fenney & Fox Star Joplln Mo Hartman Qretchen 681 W 186 N Y Miller A Meek 8641 Federal Phlla Harvey ft Welch 7 119 Miller Ferguson Frank 704 180 N Y E N Y A Princeton 88 Olney Providence W Haydcn Jack Orpheum San Francisco Miller Thereea Ferguson Jos 187 W 17 New York 118 W Grand av Oklahoma Harveys 807 Western Moundevllie Va Mlllman Trio Stoll Circuit England Fernandas May Duo 807 B 17 N Y W La Maze Trio Hatches 47 B 188 New York Mllle A Moulton 68 Rose Buffalo Ferrard Grace 1716 Warsaw av Chicago 31. Wlntergartcn. Berlin. 10 weeks, until July Milton Ferrell Bros Majestic Seattle A De Long 8lsters Coliseum London Mints Palmer 1806 7 Ferry Wm Palate Dete Brussells Belgium A N Philadelphia *"<» La Moines Muslcel 888 6 Baraboo Wis Mlskel Hunt A Miller 108 14 Cincinnati Plelde ft La Adella 1401 W Ravenewood Chic E. F. HAWLEY CO. La Nolle ft Helen 1707 N 16 Philadelphia Mitchell Fields & Hanson Portland Me Ed A Celn Empire Johanneeburg "THB BANDIT" Ponte Marg 128 Commerce San Antonio Molasso Field Bros 140 Lenox av N Y La W G Matansas Cuba Next Week (June 19). Young's Pier, Atlantic La Rue A Holmee 81 Llllle Newerk Moller Harry 84 Blymer Deleware Finn ft Ford 880 Revere Wlnthrop Mass O City. La Tour Irene 24 Atlantic Newark N J Montambo Bartelll 40 Liberty Waterbury Fltsslmmons ft Cameron 8609 Green Chicago A B 8 BDW. 8. KELLER. Rep. La Tov Bros Keiths Phlla Fletcher Ted 470 Warren Brooklyn Montgomery Harry 164 E 124 New York 1708 21 Kanaas City Fletchers 88 Rondell PI San Francisco La Vettes W Moore Geo W 8164 Cedar Phlla Hayden Virginia Alcasar Denver Indef La Vino Edward Orpheum Spokam- Morgan Broa 2626 E Madison Phlladelphle Florence O W 88 Bennett Buffalo Heelow Chae ft Marie 806 Donaldson Columbus La rose 226 Bleecker Brooklyn Morgan King A Thompson 81s 603 B 41 Chic Flynn Frank D 61 W ltl N Y Held ft La Rue llll Vine Philadelphia Larrlvee A Lee 22 Shuter Montreal Morgan Meyers A Mike 1236 W 26 Phlla Follette ft Wicks 1114 Getes av Brooklyn Henderson ft Thomas 187 W 40 New York Lashe Great 1611 Kater Philadelphia Morris A Wortmsn 133 N Law A I ten town Pa Forbes ft Bowman 801 W 118 N Y Henella A Howard 646 N Clark Chicago Laurent Marie 114 W 46 N Y Morris A Kramer 1306 St John PI Bklyn Force Johnny 800 Bdmondson Baltimore Henry Dick 807 Palmetto Brooklyn Laurens Bert 207 W 87 N Y Morris Mildred A Co 260 W 86 New York Henry Girls 8886 So 17 Philadelphia Lavardee Lillian 1209 Union Hackensack N J Morton A Keenen 674 11 Brooklyn Henrys 428 B 168 N Y Lavlne A Inman 8201 E 81 Cleveland Mosher Hays A Mosher Alhambra London Mas Dora Mabel Bdwln Herbert Barnum Bailey A C R Lawrence A Edwarda 1440 Weetm'r Providence Motoglrl 863 W 46 N Y Herberts The 47 Washington Lynn Mase Lawrence A Wright 66 Copelend RoxburyMaas Mowatts Hip London Indef Herleln Lilian Keiths Phlla Layton Merle 2(2 E Indiana St Charlee III Mueller A Mueller Los Angeles FORDS Herman A Rice 8S2 86 N 4 4 W Y Le Dent Frank Temple Detroit Folles Bergere, New York. Herr Noadle Box 66 Wltmer Pa Le Grange A Gordon 2808 Lucas av 8t Louis Hers Geo 888 Btone ev 8cranton Le Hlrt 760 Clifford av Rocheeter CARL— —LILLIAN Hessle National Sydney Australia Indef Le Pages 120 French Buffalo Heverley Grace 801 Deemond 8ayre Pa Le Pearle A Bogart 401 Solome Springfield 111 Ford ft Co 800 Fenton Flint Mich Hill Mile Los Angeles Le Roy Geo 86 116 N Y TWO MULLERS Ford ft Louise 188 Broad Mankato Mich W 8 Hill Edmunds Trio 868 Nelson New Brunswick 882 Everett Kensas City Kan Fonnby Geo Walthew House Wlgan Eng Le Roy Vic Originators Electrical and Aeroplane Hoops Hlllman ft Roberts 616 8 11 8aglnaw Mich Chee 1306 N J Baltimore Foster Harry Sallle 1886 18 Philadelphia Le Roy ft E Hlllman Geo Victoria Charleston S C 1818 Locust av Erie Pa Foster Billy 8816 Centre Pittsburg Le Roy A Adame Hlllyers 198 Bay 86 Bensonhurst N Y Bros 869 Eest ev Pawtucket R I Fowlar Kate 884 16 Leahy Muller Maud 601 W 161 N Y W N Y Hlnee ft Fenton 161 W 68 New York Lee Joe Klneley Kan Foi A Bummers 617 10 Saginaw Mich Murray A Alvln Great Alblnl Co Hoffman Dave 8841 E Clearfield Phlla Lee Rose 1040 Broadway Brooklyn Muslkalglrls Orpheum Oakland Fox Florence 178 Fllmore Rocheeter Holman Broa 614 Cadlllao Lake Mlcb Lefflngwell Nat A Co 986 W 160 New York My Fancy 13 Adame Strand London Foyer Eddie 1980 Plerpont Cleveland Holmee Ben 114 Allalne W Montana Neb Lense 1914 Newport av Chicago Myers MscBryde 168 6 ev Troy Y Frances ft Coleman 8147 N Broad Phlla A N Holmes Wells A Flnlay Bijou Battle Creek Leonard A Drake 1099 Park PI Brooklyn Mylle A Orth Muscoda Wis Francis Wlllard 67 W 188 New York Holt Alf 8ydney Australia Franclscos 848 N Clark Chicago Honan A Helm 128 Lockwood Buffalo N. Fredericks Musical Union Dubuque la Hood Sam 781 Florence Mobile Ala Freed Jack 86 W 116 N Y Hoover Lillian 488 W 84 New York *» PAUL Nasarro Nat A Co 3101 Tracy av Kensee City French Henri York LE ROY Neary Bliss Rose 469 Main Bridgeport Gerard Hotel New Hopp Fred 886 Littleton av Newark N J A E French ft Williams 881 W Blaine Seattle Horter Katheryn 861 Halsey Bklyn Comic Bar Performer* Neary * Miller Wigwam San Franelsco Cliff Park. Dallas. Frobel ft Rugs 814 W 88 New York Horton A La Triska Hip Devenport Eng Vext Week (June 19), Lake Nelson Bert A 1043 N Humboldt Chlcsgo Hotallng Edwards 667 S Division Grand Rap ORPHEUM TOUR. JO PAIGE SMITH. Rep. Nelson Oswald A Borger 160 E 128 N Y House Carl C 198 Glover Detroit Newhoff A Phelps 12 W 117 N Y Nnhlf Itrooks HIJou Knclne Wis Howard Broe 889 W 88 N Y Leslie Geo Academy Hac-ritown Md & W Nonette 617 Flstbush av Brooklyn Howard Emily 644 N Clark Chicago Leslie Genie 861 Tremont Boston Norton Porter 63«i K'.mbark av Chicago Oaffney 8lsters 1407 Madison Chicago Howard Comedy Four 988 8 av Brooklyn Leslie Frank 124 189 New York C W Norwalk 696 Prospect ev Bronx Oaffney Al 898 Vernon Brooklyn N Y Howard Harry ft Mae 888 8 Peoria Chicago Lester Kellet 818 Falrmount av Jersey City Eddie N Y A Noii Hertha Gerard Hotel Oage Chas 171 White Springfield Mase Howard Bernlce 8009 Calumet av Chicago Lester N'lna Grand Raleigh N C N Y Gale Ernie 168 Eastern av Toronto Hoyt Edward N 166 W 47 N Y Levlno A Susie 14 Prospect W Haven Conn Gardiner Family 1911 N I Philadelphia Hoyt ft Btarks 14 Bancroft pi Bklyn Levitt A Falls 712 Cedar Syracuse Huegel A Qulnn 686 Rush Chicago Levy Family 47 W 129 New York O'Connor Trio 706 W Allegheny av Phlla Hulbert A De Long 4416 Madleon Chlcego Lewis A Lake 2411 Norton av Kansaa City O Dell A Gllmore 1146 Monroe Chicago Hunter Ethel 4089 Trooet Kansas City Lewis Phil J 118 W 121 New York ODonnell J R 132 E 124 N Y Runter A Ross 880 Bo Senate av Indianapolis Lewie Walt'r A Co 677 Wash'n Brookllne Msss Ogden Gertrude H 2836 N Mozart Chicago WILLIE GARDNER Hurley F J 168 Magnolia av Elisabeth N J Bailey Llngermans 706 N 6 Philadelphia Oliver Jack Barnum A C R Moss and Stoll Tours, England. 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Thomson Harry 1284 Putnam av Brooklyn Zeda Harry 1338 Cambria Philadelphia Regal Trio 116 Wash PI N Y L Delaro Hattle W Thorne Mr ft Mrs Harry 276 141 Elizabeth W N Y Zetser A Theme Wlllards Temple of Music Delaro Hattle (C) La Genie Mile (C) Reld Sisters 45 Broad N J Thornes Juggling 68 Rose Buffalo Indianapolis Zell A Rodgers 67 So Clark Chicago Dell Bert Lane Henrietta Rellly ft Bryan Gayety Thornton Geo A 895 Broome N Y ft Phtla Delton Henry La Vine Oene (C) Remy Soper 1332 N Alden Thurston Leslie 1328 12 Washington Renalles The 2064 Sutter San Francisco Dietrich Roy (C) Lawrence Walter Tidmarsh Fred ft 1234 Tatnall Co Wilmington Dllllan Geo P Lee Irene Rensetta A La Rue 3321 So Hicks Phlla Tinney Frank Keiths Phlla (C) Dillon Wm A Lee Irene Rese Len 1021 Cherry Phlla Tivoli Quartette Grlswold Cafe Detroit lndef CIRCUS ROUTES Dolan J F LelpsiB Nate Tops Toosy ft Tops 8448 School Chicago W Doniu (C) Lerner Dave Torcat ft Flor Allan White City Chicago D Doris Opera Trio (C) Le Tracy Julia Raymond Bartholdi Inn N Y Roy Hilda DuMont Merle (C) Leslie Ethel F) Travers Bell 307 W 88 N Y Barnum A Bailey 16 Kalamasoo Mich 17 (8 THE REXOS Dupree Jeanette (C) Lessos The Travers Phil 6 E 116 N Y South Bend lnd 19 Milwaukee 20 Janesvllle Next (June 19), Orpheum. Portland. Dotson A Lucaa (SF) Lewln Harry Week Travers Roland 231 48 N Y 21 Madison 23 La Crosse 23 Eau Claire 24 W Dlreetlen. FAT CAEBT. W Lewie Ralph Tremalnes Mul's 230 Caldwell Jacksonville III Superior Kit 17 31 B. Lewie Wm H Khoads Martonettea Steeplechase Coney Island Trevett Quartet Monarch Hotel Chloago Carson Wetser Idaho Huntington Trlllers Buffalo Bills Ore ™..^ «... Low« * Lowe When answering advertisement* kindly tnention VARIETY. M VARIETY 37 THEATRICAL AND VARIETY EXPERTS (Established 16 years) THE MOST »"«" AGENCY Df THE WORLD. Star acts requiring encasement* In Europe, communicate at once. r*eter pursoaai lly superintends the booking of every act and baa bean instru- mental la introducing- more American acta to Europe In one year than all other FOSTER'S AGENCY- •sendee combined. George Poster visits tbe U. 8. A. annually, and periodically •very otber continental city In Europe. BCORSE FMTEI. Missaist Oirectsr I New Caveatry Street. LONDON. W. 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BAN FRANCISCO LOUIS PINCU8. VAUDEVILLE THEATRES, Inc. New York Repre- SEATTLE sentative, Gayety ALEXANDER PANTAGE8 DENVER Theatre Bldg. President and Manager CHORUS GIRLS WANTED Z2 ALL 3IZE8 DOUTRICK'S CHAS H D0UTHCK. Prep. a*. Mauser 106 NORTH LA SALLE ST . CHICAGO WANTED HENRY P. DIXON'S "BIG REVIEW " CO. New Acts, New Faces, Recognised Big Feature Acta Good Comedy Sketches. Novelty and Musical Acts, etc.. for immediate and future time. 231-2 Knickerbocker Theatre Building. New York City BOOKING First Clsss Vaudeville Houses in Chicago, and 16 Houses In 111. Jumps from 40 eta to $4. Also New Houses In Ind., Iowa. Wla PERFORMERS— If you have one or more weeks open, write, wire or phone. BRENNAN'S AUSTRALIAN Vaudeville JOSEPH M. 8CHENCK, Gen. Mgr. N. Y. Office. FRED MARDO. Mgr. Best en VAUDEVILLE ACTS NOTICE, WANTED FOB NEW ENGLAND TIME. VAUDEVILLE CIRCUIT tad Good Standard Acts Proprietors Brsnnan's Amphitheatres. Ltd. 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Exclusive agenta Writs or wire to book for Brsnnan's Amphitheatres, Ltd. The Hide away WANTED—IS Mlnstrsl Men for II months' F. GRIFFIN, Booking Agent. Griffin Vaudeville Circuit. Variety Theatre Bldg., Toronto, Can. work. Must be good performera La Cinematografia Italiana 18 ITALY'S LEADING PAPER FOR THE of your customers is essential to your welfare. I have annate. Piciire *> Pkew«srsBji Bisiwss CONFIDENCE arranged S.S. accommodations for BORNHAUPT PUBLI8HED FORTNIGHTLY. LILY LENA and W. NEWHOUSE SS-S6 large pages, • shillings per annum (Sl.tO) PAUL TsUSIS, Vast Steaatft* Asset INTERNATIONAL AGENT Edltor-propr: Prof. GUALTIERO I. FABRI, 104 E 14 St..H.Y.Tel.2mitsyvesaat a dozen times [or more. (Are you satisfied, William?) 16 Oelerle Do Rol. Brueeela la Via Arcirescorado. Torino. Italy. Moore Alma (C) Raymond Alice (C) Smalley Ed (C) Warner Jack (S F) Moore Mabel V (C) Red ford A Winchester Singer Jack Watklns Billy (P) Moran Jack Redwood A Gordon Snook Great (S F) Watson Fredk Morgan Geo J (C) Stacey Delia Weber Joe (C) Australian Vaudeville Agency Morrell Sidney Reece Arthur St. Albyn Edmond O Webber Chas D (C) Morris Mike Reed John P (C) Stanton Val We Chok Be (C) Muller W E Rees Mrs T (8 F) Startup Harry (C) Welch Rube (C) j. c. IN, Director Mumford A Thompson Reinhardt Berna (C) Stedman Al West Sadie (C) (C) Rex Comedy Circus Steeley A Edwards Westcott J " " Munroe El wood (C) (O Stephens Leona Westen Hod (C) Head Office, ST0NEY. AUSTRALIA Cable Address Niab Murphy Geo B (C) Reynolds A Rose (C) Stern Sam Weston Lucy Murphy Francis (C) Rice Jas A Stevens Leo Westony Vlfmos Musical Story (C) Rice Nancy Lee (C) Strong Nellie Westony Vllmos (8 F) Myatt Mrs S (C) Richards Blanche (C) Stuart Jas (C) Wilber Chester Richards Vic (C) Sturm Geo (S F) Wllber Al (C) Western States Vaudeville Ass'n. N. Richmond McKee (C) Sullivan Marlon (C) Wilbur Great (C) Rlnaldo Sully Wm F (C) W likens A Wllkens Nannon (C) Roach Arthur Sully & Hussey (C) Williams Amy Nevell Augustus Roberts Ignace (C) Sutton Dora Williams Arthur ELLA HERBERT WESTON, General Manager Noble Billy (C) Robinson Alice (C) Sweeney A Rooney Williams George Now Booking Acts In the West. Short Jumps No Act Too Big. Norton H R (C) Robinson A Burnett (C) Williams Lawrence Noss Fred (C) (C) Swor Bert (C) 7th Floor. Westbank Bldg.. SAN FRAMfJISCO. Roche J C (C) Sylvester Joe Williams A Warner Rock Win Wills Nat Rockway A Conway Wilson Grace (C) (C) Wilson Thos H (C) Oberman B C (C) Rose Mrs Harry (C) Taylor Sarah (C) Winstons Seals OHearn Will (C) Roaetta Tennesen Jas (C) Wolf Moore & Young Rowlands Malaie (C) Thiesens Pets (C) (SF) Royal Jack Thomas Dan (C) Woodwards Seals Rudd Joe A Thornburn Samuel Wrothe Ed Lee BERNSTEIN Pauline FREEMAN J R (C) Rubso D W Thurber Philip (C) Wurnelle A Nelson Manager, Producer Pelham (C) Tivola Quartet (C) (C) Promoter and of Vaudeville Acta Phasma Tom Jack Wynn Dessle HEIDELBERG BLDG., Bway and 4Sd St.. NEW YORK (Suite 401* Plquo Philip (C) Toomer Henry B (C) OPEN NIGHT AND DAY. Portlelo Carrie (C) Salambo E S (C) Trump Geo (C) Potter Fred (C) Schuler Henry (C) Twist Star (C) Scott Bros Scott John V. YounK Elsie Sharrocks The (C) CHICAGO Rafael Dare (C) Sheeter Doris Young Oscar (C) (C) Vanl Chas Yuir Mne Ra* Trio Sherman Charlotte Vlri Fred Ramey Marie (C) Vinlng D M (C) ft Randol Allen (C) Shern Sam (P) ILL. Rapol urns Leo (C) Shoenfeldt Jos W. Rattray Allan (8 F) Snoholm Grace (C) VAUDEVILLE AGENT Ray Eva (C) Slmms Willard A Co Walcott Fred (G) Znnora Are you loelng money this warm weather? Ray Jim MR. MANAGER:— Write me for M»-.»» n well Elisabeth (C) (C) Walker Spencer Zimmerman Willy aa acta that will get you resulta ng oJswrtJ— ats Madly tion 7AMISTY. — 3« VARIETY TIE VENTRILOQUIST WITH A OBNB PRODUCTION BARRY m WOLFORD Home on the Hill for the Summer. Next D. P. It isn't the name Marcus - Gartelle Season, GEO. WOLFORD BARRY. Successor tnat the to Barry A Wo! ford. Now line of goods from makes la that* the same manufacturers. Hawthorne Ave. act- Clifton, N. J. REYNARD JAMES E. PLUNKBTT. Mgr. Sales Dent Presents Beth Dewberry and Jawn Jawnson In RoUeritm" "A MORNING IN HICK8VILLR." Direction LBVY. JACK It's the act that MAX ORACB makes the name. Sam J. Curtis Gene Hughes THE KING OF IRELAND Ritter - Foster And Co. Manager. Promoter and Producer of Vaude- JAMBS B. DONOVAN ACROSS THE POND In the original "SCHOOL ACT." ville Acti AND Address care VAUDEVILLE CLUB All music arranged by Geo. Botsford. to succeed. What to produce, and how 98 Charing Cross Road, London, Bng. Next Week (June 19), New Brighton Theatre, Authors please note: Comunlcatlons so- RENA ARNOLD Brighton Beach. N. Y. licited Week June 19, Brighton Beaoh Music Hall. Putnam Building. New York. QUEEN OP VAUDEVILLE DOING WELL. THANK YOU. MONA BLLI8 Director and Adviser, Kin* K. C. Marshall P. Wilder ATLANTIC CITY, If. J. BLAMPHIN and HEM) Sell 'Phone 100. Tfct CtojtjtB) Sitftri rf VMrfeville FOB BALE CHAS. F. SEMOIN WIGGINS FARM "THE NARROW FELLER" Apply to THI OHADWIOK TRIO GAVIN -PLATT CHARLES AHEARN Stuart Barnes THR PEACHES Presenting "TRAVRX.INO A LA CART" JAMBS R PLUNKBTT. Manager Via Wireless to VARIETY. OBO. WOLFORD BARRY. (No. T Hawthorne Ave.. Cllftos, N. J.) Heaving;, heaving over the side of the boat. Every time we heaved a heave there's a tick- ling In our throat A very disagreeable sensation and makes you HARRY L. WEBB blue In the race Btrsetlssi AIL T. Wilton. On my last heave I discovered the tickling was a piece of my shoe lace. To try and get the record for heaving on the "Far ii advance of all copies."— Sime. good ship Philadelphia, An old lady said, my dear boys, my son Phil '11 help ya (some rhyme). Phil threw up the sponge, I threw up my hands when Vardon spouted 11 feet JOHNNIE So this Is the record of the Phlllle Boat, 'TUB RACING MAN" which Is mighty hard to beat. PAT OASRY, Agent We sure cleaned up at the mid-week con- cert. Very heavlngly yours, , PERRY ml WILBER COLEMAN "THOSE THREE BOYS." The original Scotch lad with a somewhat different monologue, singing his own songs. First time in this country. JOCK A big hit In San Francisco Keep Yer Rye oa JshnsJe. McKAY CATES WORLD' 8 OREATR8T AND MOST MHRITO Scotch Comic RIOUS MUSICAL ACT. to N< HERMAN $1000 CERTIFICATE SAYS SO Working at Freeport with Agent. PAT CAS IV "OUR BEST FRIENDS" HARRY FOX Carl Henry. Fishing for Blow-fish. Eddie Correlll, AND please write if you want a The Agent who secures us time Job. Wire. JOd THE and contracts. Millership Com. VARIETY. Sisters ORIGINAL WILL LACEY The Manager who plays and pays RIMER B. MAetOEUTE CYCLING COMEDIAN us. Direction, PAT CASEY " LISTEN :J0 ME" People often shun othora on account of their Ignor- ason Heeler give them very Carlton \ ance, and little sympathy in their Rem Brandt mistakes. Did you ever Next Direction Max Hart, Putnam Bldg.. N. Y. C. Week (June 19) atop to think that If every- NEW IR1GHT0M THEATRE, BRIGHTON BEACH. N T Sisters aa wlae an you body wai Direction. JO PAIGE Dainty Sinters and Dancers are. In your particular line. SMITH what a nice task you CORNALLA and WILBUR would have of petting ahead. PEL ADD.. 1518 N. CAPITAL ST.. JULIAN WASHINGTON The Fellow That Waltzes and «3 S 3 *•"> Sings on One Wheel ** a.| DYER 3 C O 'J A LAUGH A SECOND £ o Jenie Jitsbi -E u SfgEl •as x £. a •„ Pat Catey s £ '* '4 ~ £ z c •f " - >. a U CD • — « o ~ o ~ ° Little Jack Horner aat In thf> corner a c G> ~ er Heading the mnll that camo In. u 'm ± He Juat stuck hia thumb In a letter, by gum! 'C .5 STEPHENS And pulled out a contract for Lynn. O a: .5 .2 C 2 IN VAUDEVILLE WE COLLECT CONTRACTS. \ «• GOT ANT? Direction. ALBEF. WFBER 4 I /r When answering advertisements kindly mention VARIETY. . Vol. XXIII. No. 3. JUNE 24, 191 1. PRICE TEN CENTS PARIS FOLIES CLOSING. TWO OUT OF THREE GET OVER. BIGGEST AMPHITHEATRE EVER, (Special Cable to Variety.) (Special Cable to Varibtt) Paris, June 21. London, June 21. The Folies Bergere will close its Two out of the three American acts OVER GRAND CENTRAL STATION season on Sunday night, which, all told, has proved very successful. Over opening at local halls Monday won six months of the season was con- success. The failure was New Railroad Depot's Top to be Planned for Sports, Mabel sumed with P. L. Flers* revue. McCane at the Tivoli. Miss McCane Shows, Exhibitions and Circuses. City Blocks The establishment will re-open Two had badly chosen numbers, combined early in September with vaudeville. Wide. Successor to Madison Square Garden. with poor articulation. A revue, as usual, is due in December. At the Coliseum, Frank Milton and The biggest amphitheatre of its Ann is progressing rapidly. Two "QUAKER GIRL** LIKED IN PARIS. the De Long Sisters did very well, kind ever contemplated for indoors, years ago she was little known and (Special Cable to Variety.) with Mr. Milton making an especial will be erected by the New York Cen- won at least a part of her first recog- Praia, June 21. score, personally. tral Railroad on top of its immense nition at Delmar. Winter, 1909-10, George Edwardes' production of The Sewell Collins company at the new Grand Central Station, now build- she sang ingenue roles in the "The "The Quaker Girl" opened at the Metropolitan ing. Silver Star" and last winter was given Chatelet theatre last night, and was appeared in a sporting The space covered by the station a lead in "Madame Sherry." Stardom acclaimed by both audience and to- sketch, named "The Star Tip." It won (two city blocks in width, and several is now expected, as Henry W. Savage day's newspapers as a brilliant enter- out handily. in depth) will be topped by the large will send "Boy Blue" on tour if he is tainment. It is here for but a run of successor to the Madison Square Gar- pleased with the show. This possibil- ten days. INDIFFERENT REVUE PRODUCED. den. It will be reached by inclines, ity was said to have been one of the (Special Cable to Variety-.) and planned to accommodate all exhi- attractions that took Miss Caine so COL. LANDS A LIVE ONE. Paris, June 21. bitions, sporting events or circuses. far from Broadway, when it was an- Chicago, June 21. revue The plans are now being prepared. nounced she would create the role. Colonel Thompson, former manager A new entitled "Au Petit They have been submitted for approval of the American Music Hall here and Bonheur," was produced at the Am- or suggestions to showmen and oth- CRAWFORD AND GAITES DIFFER. for a brief time director in general of bassadeurs (open air music hall) in ers accustomed to handling big exhi- the Vesta Victoria Vaudeville Tour, Conflicting reports are abroad to the Champs Elysees last Friday, with bition features. has landed another "live one" with a the effect that Clifton Crawford will only indifferent success. It Is far The N. Y. C. in utilizing the atmos- roll. The Col. is now preparing not bank appear under the direction ot from a failure, but equally distant phere above its depot has hit upon a to return to show business with a Joseph M. Gaites next season. That scheme of employment that has nev- theatre. toward scoring the high water mark there is a "difference" between him er suggested itself to New York man- Thompson is negotiating with the of success. and the manager, is common gossip. agers. The demolishment of the Mad- proprietors of the Globe theatre here. It appears that Mr. Crawford lays The production is by Henry Moreau ison Square Garden starts next Feb- If satisfactory arrangements are closed claim to some of the authorship of and Ardot-Laroche. The principals ruary. No date has been set for the will redecorate and reno- the piece Thompson in which Gaites is to exploit are in the hands of such capable completion of the huge undertaking vate the premises and open next sea- ar- him next season. The "misunder- for the 4 2d street station, but the in- son with a large musical show. He is tists as Miles. Delmares, Yma, Miss standing" arises out of Crawford's de- terval that New York must go without desirous of securing a liquor license, Campton, Messrs. Girier, Paul Ardot. sire to be reimbursed for the "child its industrial hall won't be big show and if successful in that, will run the The revue may please visitors these of his brain." At last accounts some for long. Globe on same lines the American warm summer evenings. kind of an adjustment between man- the The Madison Square Garden has run. The Globe has for the past The weather in ager and star was imminent. was Paris at present is housed all the big shows in New York few seasons been playing Stair & ideal for the al-fresco establishments for fhe past twenty years. Haviin combination shows, but was in the Champs Elysees, and big busi- DENIES "KITTY" REPORT. never a winner under any policy. ness is being done. Georgia caine retires. It was reported on Broadway this The Col. believes a musical comedy St. Louis. June 21. week that Kitty Gordon, the statuesque policy will gather in some coin. The FINDS NEW CAPITAL. Something has at Delniar happened Englishwoman, would be the principal Globe is located on Wabash Avenue, (Special Cable to Variett.) Garden. Instead of Georgia Caine re- woman with "Modest Suzanne" when one block north of the American Mu- London, June 21. maining two weeks, it is announced A. H. Woods produces that piece in sic Hall. The negotiations for the taking over her engagement will end Saturday Chicago Labor Day, opening a twelve of the Gibbons Circuit by Oswald Stoll night. Ann Taskar, the prima donna weeks' engagement there. MAUDE ADAMS' AFTERNOONS. which seemed a week ago a certainty, of the stock opera company, will sing At the Woods office it was denied Chicago. June L' 1 have been suddenly and definitely de- , the titular of Blllc-.• role 'Boy the A. that Miss Gordon had been even con- When Maude Adams reopens "Chan- clared off. K. Thomas opera to be premiered sidered in line for the company. tecler" next season she will ^ive extra There is no reason given, but It is next week. Harry Cooper has been assigned the matinees called "An Afternoon with known that the Gibbons people have Miss Caine doubted her ability to chief singing comedy role in the .lames Harry." ".Judy" and "A Little found the ne« essary capital to continue study and prepare the role- in single a Woods' production. The play is now Play" will be performed during tbe, the circuit, which they will do after week, it is said. running in Germany. afternoon parties. a through reorganization. VARIETY THREE WEEKS** AS A SKETCH. COAXING LEWIS AND RYAN. Corse Pay ton will gather up mem- SAM BERNARD RECEIVES OFFER Tuesday M. 8. Bentham was coaxing bers from his various stock companies, Sam J. Ryan and Tom Lewis to re- presenting vaudeville with "Corse unite. So Bentham said. OF $4,000 FOR A SINGLE WEEK Payton's Stock Company in 'Three Tuesday W. L. Lykens was await- " Weeks,' boiled down to thirty min- ing in his office Tom Lewis, who was utes. The time will use up two full sketch. The Second Instance of the German Comedian Having to appear in vaudeville in a scenes of the show, never played in So Lykens said. the Biggest Vaudeville Salary Tendered Him. New York until Corse pulled it last Each has an office in the Putnam Brighton Beach Music Hall the Place. week "in stock" at the Grand Opera Building, with one ceiling separating House. them. Neither seemed to know what Corse's "thirty - actors - for - thirty - the other was thinking about, but The Brighton Beach Music Hall has GEORGE ALEXANDER KNIGHTED. cents" in the humid play drew In a both were positive of that of what he extended an offer of $4,000 for Sam (Special cable to Variety,) lot of money to the till, so much that said. Bernard to appear there the week of London, June 21. Corse says unless business takes a de- So much can happen in one building, July 31, all by his lonesome self. Mr. George Alexander, manager, pro- cided drop, he will stick his lease of when agents who love each other as Bernard is deliberating. The date of ducer and actor, of the St. James the Grand out until Sept. 1, when it Messrs. Lykens and Bentham do, are the engagement may interfere with theatre, has been knighted. Alex- expires for the summer run. trying to help one another along in his proposed tour in "He Came From ander is a London County Council- The "Three Weeks" sketch thing their business. next season. The Ger- Milwaukee" lor and municipal reformer. He has was evolved by William L. Lykens, the has concluded to take man comedian produced all of Pinero's successes. blond gentleman with the many col- in hie last sea- THE SPOONERS COME BACK. up a Pacific Coast trip The St. James is the society theatre ored shirts. son's success, and may first open of London. The Spooners (Edna May and Moth- around Aug. 1 at the Herald Square, ENGAGES VAUDEVILLE TURN. er) are coming back to vaudeville. two three weeks. New York, for or A FILM "TRYOUT." During the week Max Hart placed M. S. Bentham thinks he has the stock to Though on the stage long enough for a new production season people booked for Morrison's, Rocka- Just this time should next by of the Old about there be termed "The King Lew Fields, Cross and Josephine, who way Beach, July 3. Patsy Morrison seen reach New York, from abroad, one Timers," Mr. Bernard has never have been appearing in vaudeville. has actually "pencilled them in" for * Josefsson, an Iceland manager of a California. his seaside house. troupe of Icelanders, who present the The $4,000 salary offer places Sam Patsy is still working on his open- famous "Glima," a Jiu-Jitsu COLORED SHOW STOPPED. act in sort of Bernard once again as the But one performance of the ing program. He started last Janu- method of self-defense. Hodges vaudeville who can draw the largest and Lauchmere colored troupe, num- ary. Up to Wednesday at 2.45 p. m. For The manager has left his troupe salary ever paid a "single turn." bering twenty four people, was given Mr. Morrison had almost made up his behind, but is bringing a price paid with him America it Is the highest at Coney Island. The show was or- mind about the first turn to go on long film, showing the entire act. Harry bill. any act, possibly excepting ganized for the purpose of entertain- the It would be an easy matter This will be run off for the benefit of Lauder. No one knew Mr. Lauder's ing for Patsy to bill his show, if, for some the under canvas. Planting itself the New York vaudeville managers. U. S. salary, nor how much of at Coney Island, the authorities noti- reason, acts didn't ask more than If they vote in the affirmative, Mr. received was Patsy amount Mr. Lauder fied the management after the first wants to pay. Josefsson will thereupon cable to his necessary to pay for his releases while performance that license Mr. Morrison claims his house of- boys to come over. a vaudeville contracts. fers over here from English would be necessary to continue at the a better view of the ocean than Charles Pou/chot will handle the The last time Mr. Bernard became beach. any theatre in the world, and that he turn for this side, acting as repre- bet, was when has to vaudeville's star green James J. Armstrong, who had ar- arranged have the running sentative for Charles Bornhaupt, the Percy G. Williams gave the comedian ranged for the Coney Island run, water in the pond changed hourly this international agent at Brussels. Mr. $1,000 for a week's engagement at could not see the wisdom of deliver- season. That's some inducement, Bornhaupt discovered the act in the Orpheum, Brooklyn, some years thinks Patsy, as he sits in Phil Nash's Copenhagen. ing $500 for a license, as required, so a fabulous office by day, looking ago. This was then called the venture off. The company day over the advertising was same lists sheets amount. Much free had rehearsed for a week. It may and he looked over OLD LOUVRE OPENS. secured by Messrs. Williams and Ber- take the canvas and go out on the yesterday. Vaudeville is a great study nard from it. If the consent of the San Francisco, June 21. road. for Patsy Morrison. Shuberts to the Brighton Music Hall The Old Louvre Music Hall opened NEW ORPHEUM IN LOS ANGELES. Next summer there will be a new June to theatre engagement can be obtained by Mr. 17 capacity business. It is a Los Angeles, June 21. down at the beach, and it will Bernard, and other arrangements pretty place, and a good show was The new Orpheum theatre in this be called Morrison's, says Patsy. The made which will permit his appear- presented, with Earl Taylor's new trio city opens Monday. Last week the present house is complaining about possi- leading as having ance the week called for, it is applause winners. The seats for the first night were sold at worked overtime now for sev- ble he will accept the offer for the Leonardi Trio, operatic singers, ran a auction, with the proceeds above the eral years. Patsy talks gently to it. M close publicity and the credit that "$4,000 second. usual box office prices turned over to and even ordered the windows washed carries with it. the Associated Charities. one day so the wall paper could look last week. out and see In a statement given out Next week's program is "A Little the changes that have Mr. Williams mentioned Sam Ber- Stranger," Isabel D'Armond, Wynn occurred; but that didn't satisfy the nard's $1,000 salary in connection and Jennings, Macart and Bradford, wall paper, which said it felt thirsty with remarks anent "Old Timers." The "Musikgirls," Bowers, Walters and and might at least be washed over, just same interview quoted Mr. Williams Crooker. Henry Clive. once, if only to fool the audience. as saying that in the "Old Days," sel- July 9, the old (and present) Or- was a Hebrew found on a bill, dom pheum, will be occupied by the Arm- PANTAGES DUES O. K. is a while in this latter day, seldom strong Musical Comedy Company. It On behalf of the Vaudeville Man- program completed without Hebrews. will be renamed the Lyceum. agers' Protective Association this Mr. Williams cited as illustrative of The Orpheum Circuit has heretofore week, a Varietv representative was in- the "Old Time" shows, the program had its theatre in this city under lease. formed that the printed wire in then appearing for him at the Colo- The new Orpheum is the circuit's own Variety last week fron. Senr.e, which nial, all "Old Timers." with Will H. property. Clarence Drown will man- doubted whether Alex mder I antagp* Fox on it. Possibly Mr. Williams may age it, with about the same house staff had bound himself as a mem her of the have overlooked or been unaware that as at present, Mr. Drown having been association, was in er* .»r. fo the rea- Mr. Fox has been just as good a the manager of the Los Angeles Or- son that Mr Pantagrs w r good these years as has been Hebrew all he pheum for some time. •' standing, with all dues aid up. a prominent artist, and as well, the leader and originator in his line, Chicago, June 21. \y K." (comedy piano playing). Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bray left Chi- PROTEAN "Pi Among other Hebrew artists in the cago last Wednesday for a three 'A tabloid version Pinafore,'* olden times were Billy Lester ( Lester weeks' trip around California. with Kitty Mitchell investing the piece : and Allen). Rogers Brothers. Weber While on the Coast Mr. Bray will with a protean side ;:-. i.e is now in and Fields. Weston Brothers. Wood rehearsal. Miss M.icheli will BLOSSOM SEELEY. attend the opening of the new Or- carry Shepard), Sain Bernard, (Wood and pheum, Los Angeles, (June 26), and a company of eight*- -i; . Mostly chorus THE FRISCO OIKI..'- who in ail e a laatitiK Collins, and Dave Howard, of girls tW> i Lottie miim-Mlon with "THE HEN I'KCKS" this will then journey to San Francisco. who will sing Ionises of the Thompson, the first "dou- b»;i»..m. wh.-iv aht> rtrat Int rodur.-d to liroad- " Howard and Portland, Gilbert & Sullivan ' pera. way "THE TVHKEV TROT. rKXAS Seattle, returning to Chi- ble Jew turn" ever on the variety TUMMY." ftc. cago over the Northern Pacific, visit- The principal rol^ ^'l le taken by HlnsHom nptMis In vaudeville wt the Nvw stage. lirlghtun thvatru next week. ing Yellowstone Park on his way east. Miss Mitchell. VARIETY MAJESTIC'S SECOND HOLD OVER. SAD CUBAN EXPERIENCE. KEITH-PROCTOR DISSOLUTION Chicago, June 21. The second half of the O. Molaaso pantomime company arrived in town, Will Rogers is at the Majestic again Wednesday, from Havana. They could this week, having been held over. This WILL OCCUR WITHIN A MONTH not all come last week for two rea- the history of the is the second time in sons. One was because the boat was the management has held over Partners Agreed on Dissolving, With Only Question house too crowded, and the second was the an act for the second week. The other lack of funds. This absence of cash of Fifth Avenue Lease Remaining. Union Square of the busi- case was Mr. and Mrs. Jack McGreevy, was in no sense the fault or the desire of Mr. Mo lasso to Again First Class, If Courts Decide for Proctor. booked at the house for one week last ness his people back. He simply was season and re-engaged after the first bring of considerable money due Portland, Me., June 21 are meagre, but the facts that the performance. cheated out him, and return tickets under the The hearing In the matter of the bame did occur are quite apparent. When Lew Field's "Never Home" terms of his contract. When seen Mr. Keith ft Proctor corporation cornea Durand is walking about with his head show opens, Mr. Rogers may be a Molasso said: up again tomorrow. The only thing swathed in bandages, while Vincent member of the cast. Negotiations are "I hope you will give publicity to for the court to pass upon is to whom is about under bail on a charge of under way to have the cowboy lead a experience in Cuba and that it the lease of the Fifth Avenue belongs felonious assault. number, as well as do his specialty. my will serve as a lesson to all who con- for the next five years. T_. 3' 3C-:*\; a trip there. I went B. F. Keith owns the property. F. template making under a four weeks' contract F. Proctor claims that he is entitled down stipulated guarantee and fares to a renewal for that length of time. at a first week's receipts When Keith and Proctor became part- both ways. The about $12,000, and the second ners, the Fifth Avenue was held un- were $11,000. played there six weeks der lease by the latter, and turned We all told. into the corporation. After the Junc- "After the four weeks I took over ture, Keith bought the theatre prop- the theatre myself for an additional erty outright. If Proctor should win, fortnight. then went on the road, the house will revert to Keith at the We expenses were too heavy. The expiration of the five years' period. but my best receipts possible outside of the city of Havana is $500 a day, if one It is understood in New York that days in a town. I Messrs. Keith and Proctor have agreed plays only three found also that the city officials hold upon all points, excepting the Fifth for stacks of free tickets. Avenue lease. The theatres pooled you up "My contract was with a Mr. Al- by the respective managers will be fred Misa, and stamped by both the withdrawn from the corporation in Cuban and American consuls. Misa the course of the next month, per- claimed to have the backing of a haps within two weeks. It is said that George B. Butler, a New York mer- if the Fifth Avenue continues vaude- chant of reputed wealth. The money ville under the Proctor banner, Mr. I made in Havana was forwarded to Keith will once more make a first New York by me and when I returned class vaudeville stand of the Union to Havana and sought my return Square theatre, one of the houses re- transportation for the company, could turning to him in the dissolution. The get no satisfaction. So I immedi- Union Square has been playing "small time" vaudeville. ately wired here and received enough to bring half the company back with i The other Keith houses in the cor- me, which was about all the boat could porate pool are the Harlem Opera accommodate anyway. Then on House and Jersey City theatre. my arrival I deposited the money with the Mr. Proctor takes back the 23rd steamship company with instructions Street, 58th Street and 126th Street to furnish accommodations for the re- theatres. It is possible that if the mainder of them. Union Square starts playing the first "The Cuban impresarios are too grade of variety shows, Mr. Proctor much for me. I was robbed right will change the policy of the 23rd and left. On my arrival there I found Street from the "small" to the "big three opera companies stranded and time." The 23rd Street house as "first personally bought tickets for half a class" opposition would affect the busi- dozen of my countrymen who were ness at the Fifth Avenue, as well as at without funds, the Union Square. having been abandoned by their managers. But I am going The dissolution will cause no break back again, next time reinforced by in the booking relations of Mr. Proc- my first experience in dealing with tor. He is under contract to book them. through the United Booking Offices. VALESKA SURATT. A late photograph of the atnr of "The Red Roif," at the Globe theatre-. Now Y .rk O'ROURKE FOR VAUDE. YOUXG PROCTOR MARRIED. The middle of July will witness the COMEDIAN MARRIES QUIETLY. GARY STILL ASKING. It leaked out Tuesday that F. F. advent of Eugene O'Rourke in the Proctor, Jr., was married June 12 at Sam Mann, the character comedian, Gaby Deslys has again been ap- ranks of vaudeville. At present it is Stamford, Conn., to Georgia Antoinette surprised all of his friends by appear- proached for American engagements, scheduled that he make his debut at Lyon, a divorcee, the daughter of Mr. ing on Broadway last Tuesday after- and once more has startled the mana- one of the Beach houses probably on and Mrs. Joseph Shulty. noon after a hasty trip to the Jersey gers with the size of the salary she July 3. "Why Pay Rent?" and "Par- The ceremony was performed by the shore and announcing that he was desires. The singer wants $"»<)0 a per- lor A" arc under consideration as ve- Rev. H. A. Johnston, pastor of the married. The bride was Lillian Bern- formance, with not more than one hicles for the trip into the two-a- Stamford Presbyterian Church. The stein. show a day to play. Between a date day. groom gave his age as :U. and the Mann's sister was wed several in Berlin of two months and an en- bride's. 23. The new Mrs Proctor Is weeks ago. The comedian and Miss gagement in Vienna of one month. FIGHT SPLITS ACT. a native of Kentucky, but has resided Bernstein were present. Gaby has little vacant time. It is'nt A fight which occurred last in New York for many years. Fri- likely the open space will be tilled in day night between Vincent and Dur- America, unless the artiste cuts the «'id, a team of gymnasts, landed one BOOKS FOREIGN ACTS. price a trifle. IRENE DECIDES TO STICK. In jail and the other in the hospital It was reported this week that Irene Franklin has decided upon and incidentally was the of cause the since returning from the other side. SKETCH WITH :W. \uude\Ule for ne\r season Onerr'n^ cancellation of contracts for a tour Hugo Morris has placed a considera- Roland West and Joe Schenck are in S'Pte'w'vr " Kedheid ' \\'']\ ;da.. °f the Sullivan-Considine Circuit, ble number of foreign tur HIMjIE REEVES' OWN ACT. BILLY GOULD NOT CANCELED. THE JOE HART PRODUCTIONS. NOMINEES FOR DIRECTORS. "The Original Drunk" will reap- William Gould returned to New Jos. Hart, for vaudeville next sea- Nominees for the twelve vacancies pear in vaudeville, as the one-thous- York this week. During the past two son, will present a one-act version of to be filled in the Board of Directors and-dollar star of his own company, weeks, with Mr. Gould out of town, "Mama's Papa." He has rewritten a of the White Rats Actor's Union are: placed on the circuits by Pat Caaey. reports have been industriously cir- single woman version of his old Hallen Arthur Deauvals William Keough "The Original Drunk," or Billie culated that he was canceled on the and Hart song success "That Was How Joe Dimes Oeo. Kingsbury William P. Burt Chas. B. Lawlor Reeves (as he is named), sails shortly Orpheum Circuit. It is reported that He Told It to His Friends," for Car- J. H. W. Bryne Walter Le Roy spectacular act called Louis Chevalfer J. Aldrlch Llbbey to visit his home country (England), some talker at the general meeting of rie DeMar; a big Edward Clark Herbert Lloyd after an absence of five and one-half the White Rats last week, stated that "The $10,000 Flight," with a practical Will P. Con ley James Marco Joe Edmonds W. C. Mathews years over here. During the period he through his (talker's) own personal flying machine and twenty people; William Flemen Robert Nome has himself famous from Coast pressure, brought to bear the probably Digby Bell in "The Days of Baptlste Goldkett Charles Potta made upon Ed. Oroh Sidney Reynolds to Coast. While abroad, Mr. Reeves Orpheum Circuit people, Mr. Gould Dexter," "The Keno Club" by Frank Lon HaHcall Fred J. Sa Hera . Geo. A. Henderson Geo. M. Spence may arrange with Fred Karno to lease was canceled. Craven, and "Camping Out," a musical Cbauncey D. Herbert Rube Welch Herbert E. B. White a Karno act on royalty, bringing it and At the Orpheum Circuit headquar- comedietta. "Camping Out," is the Frank Chas. H. Holland Charles G. Wllkens a company over here to make his re- ters this week it was stated that Mr. title of Smith and Campbell's last sea- Fred Hylands Tony Williams Mike J. Kelly V. P. Wormwood appearance about August 17. Gould had not been canceled, but that son's act. If not succeeding in reaching terms he closed his tour at Oakland, June Mr. Hart will also produce Several of the nominees are the with Karno, Mr. Reeves will frame up 10. His bookings were to carry him "Everywife" for vaudeville, hav- retiring directors. his own turn to fit in the $1,000 sal- only two weeks further, and his regu- ing secured the rights from George The election is by ballot, polls close ary program niche Mr. Casey has se- lar closing date would have been June Hobart. The piece was a fea- July 14. cured for the stage inebriate. 24, at Los Angeles. No one had ap- ture of the last Lamb's Gambol. The annual election for members of A Karno sketch, "Night in an Eng- proached the Orpheum people in any He will also present "April Show- the White Rats Board of Directors lish Mnslc Hall," was the introduc- way regarding Mr. Gould, a Variety ers," a sketch with Ray Royce; and recalled the story of this time last tory vehicle over five years ago of representative was informed. "The Master Thief," another sketch. year, when "Big Scream" Welch was Billie to New York and America. Through Mr. Gould and Hattie Lo- "The Great Suggestion," as played in placed in nomination. As the ballot The Karno Comedy Company now raine separating after the Oakland en- the Friars Frolic tour, will likely be was made up, Mr. Welch's name ap- over here, and at present paying their gagement, Billy did not think it worth reproduced by Mr. Hart for vaudeville. peared as he is popularly known in the first visit to the West over the Sul- while to engage another young wo- Others of his vaudeville productions show business, "Scream Welch." livan-Consldlne Circuit, was rebooked man, with the work incident to that, for the past season, will be continued. Someone at White Rats headquar- this week for a return trip of the Cir- for the purpose of playing but the two ters looking over the list, said cuit, which will carry them forty next weeks. He could not have work- COMEDY CLUB HAS HOME. "Scream? Scream? Say, old chap, is weeks beyond the expiration, Jan. 7, ed east over the Orpheum, as none of that the man's name, Scream Welch?" The Vaudeville Comedy Club will be next, of the present tour, to end at the Orpheum houses between Los An- The inquirer was informed that Mr. in new quarters within a stone's throw Kansas City on that date. geles and Chicago are open over the Welch was so well known as "Scream" of Times Square, either July 1 or Au- The Karno Company is managed by summer. that he could not be identified other- gust 1. The location is withheld, ow- Alf. Reeves, brother of Billie. A rep- When Mr. Gould left New York with wise. ing to minor details. ertoire of English comedy sketches is Miss Loraine to make the half-way "But 1 say, dear boy, we can't al- always in readiness to be presented by trip of the circuit, The annual benefit of the Club next he hardly thought low that, don't you know. His proper Alf.'s company. It was likely year will be held at the Grand Opera that Miss Loraine would name must be put down. We must remain with the act as long as she House, donated by Cohan & Harris. make it dignified." did. Had it not been for the persua- BOTH AFTER PRINCESS. The ballot list formally carried the sion of M. S. Bentham, Mr. Gould "UNION ACTOR" PAPER. name of Thomas A. Welch. But no Chicago, June 21. wouldn't have started, Miss Lorraine one recognized "Thomas A.", and While it is persistently rumored that demanding Chicago, June 21. $100 weekly for her ser- Scream was not elected to the Board. the Princess, St. Louis, will be a Sulli- There will be a new theatrical vices In the act the day before leav- A few evenings afterwards, around van-Considlne stand next season, it is ing for the west. paper shortly started here, called She had previously a restaurant table, Mr. Welch told of understood that Alexander Pantages agreed to accept "The Union Actor," probably edited by $76. the circumstances surrounding his has quietly arranged to have the house As reported in John Nemo and a Mr. Budziline, form- Variety at the time non-election. One of the party re- on his circuit. As yet nothing definite Mr. Gould found Miss Loraine erly officers in the local Actor's Union. would marked "But your name is not has been in the it done matter, but no longer be connected with the turn, They became dissatisfied with the ar- 'Scream,' and it couldn't go in." is expected that negotiations now he expected rangements under which The Actor's to go to Honolulu for the "Well," replied Mr. Welch, "Just will be in pending closed a few days summer. Offers for engagements from Union merged with the White Rats. let me tell you that I am as much of or the other of the coast cir- and one New York and other matters in of has this A "dummy" the new paper a 'Scream' as Major Doyle is a 'Ma- cuits will have the house. vicinity, caused him to return to the been prepared. It seems to indicate jor'." metropolis. that "The Union Actor" will be op- posed to the present policy of the NEW HOUSE TO OPEN. AGENT SUES FOR SALARY. White Rats Actor's Union." "SITMURUN" TOO EXPENSIVE. Bridgeport, Ct., June 21. It is very unlikely that "Sumurun," The Lyric will open Monday. The A suit for delayed salary has been the elaborate pantomime successfully first show, placed by Arthur Horwitz, started by Maurice H. Rose against ENGLISH HAIWAIIAN DANCER. produced abroad last season, will be will have "Mile. Yvette," a singing Sherek & Braff. Mr. Rose is now Harry Leonhardt is booking The shown in American vaudeville. There turn, with fifteen people, as the head- engaged with the New York branch Haiwalian Trio through Tom Terris is a chance, however, that it may be- liner. Horwitz has a percentage ar- for of the H. B. Marinelli agency. B. England. come part of a Broadway show. rangement with the house manage- Mrs. Tom Terris will Join the act The American rights were secured ment. Sherek and A. Braff were a firm of in England playing the dancing part. by E. F. Albee through Baruch & Co., London agents. They very recently the German firm of stage outfitters. dissolved, each opening a separate Baruch & Co. stood ready to make the MORE AIRDROMES. LA TITCOMB. From the indication of the number agency on the other side. production, but Mr. Albee, upon hav- La Titcomb is appearing this week of plans that are being filed with the Mr. Rose is after the money due ing the proposition figured out, dis- at the New Brighton theatre, on the Bureau of Buildings, the Bronx sec- him while acting as the New York covered that the weekly running ex same bill with her husband, Nat M. tion Is to be flooded with "air drums'' representative of the English concern. pense would reach $7,000. Wills. The couple have been booked this summer. Last week an additional Th salary account ran for about three Baruch & Co. are interested lit ilio for thirty weeks next season over the two sets registered. months, with the amount accumulat- "Production Department" the luited Orpheum Circuit, at the highest sal- One calls for the building of an ing, until the gross sum of $670 was Booking Offices has contemplated for ary ever paid two acts appearing on cpen air theatre at the southwest owing to "Rosey." When informed some time. It has not rerw'ued bo\ond the same bills. corner of Willis avenue and 145th > by his landlord that while Sherek & the point, however, that a manuscript street. The lessee is the Willis Braff might be as sound as the U. S. La Titcomb is a statuesque beauty. lis acceptable if d« -iirnble. Phil Nash Amusement Co., of which John W. Treasury, still the jingle of some of Her appearance on a beautiful white is reading manusiTipts dally, with Russell Is president. their coin would sound better than charger causes a stir of admiration. little result. Another is to occupy a space 125x their reputation, Mr. Rose concluded After touring the Orpheum Circuit, A pre*.-* iiii^ntrd report sent out 100 on the east side of Lincoln avenue it was about time to make a shift. La Titcomb will sail for Europe where early in the seek that a "head" had just south of 138th street. The esti- The case has been placed with her pretentious sight offering has al- been appointed to the "United's Pro- mated cost is $2,500. Dominick Coudert Brothers, of New York, who ways been received with acclaim. After duction Department" could not be O'Reilly is given as the owner. will sue the individual members of a year or more on the other side, she confirmed at the I'nited offices. No Many airdromes are also building the firm through their European con- will return to America with a new one there Knew anything about the Just outside of New York, nections. and even more elaborate specialty. yarn. VARIETY anybody thinks. We are doing what man with a paper" has had outsiders lleve, Samuel Adams of Boston, who we think is right, and that's enough fight his battles for him, and under saw far enough ahead to suggest that for us. If it is not enough for any- cover of these outsiders resort to the a tribunal be established that should niETY one else, they may do what they think dirty journalistic tricks that he only be everlasting, and decide the grave PubfUhtd WMkly by is right, as far as we are concerned. could conceive, to save himself. When questions that might reach it. That VAUBTT PUBLISHING GO. the editor of a paper must fall back tribunal is the Supreme Court of the Time* Bqaar* New Tork City We are talking to the person who for support upon such tactics as these, United States, greater than the Presi- logic him, dent; SINE SU.VIIHAN maliciously attempted to distort opin- he accedes to the against greater than Congress, as great Proprietor. ion regarding Mr. Carrillo through and takes this means to divert atten- as the people of the United States, the reproduction of cartoons tion from It. for it is their supreme CHICAGO IB 80. Dearborn St. drawn board of arbi- for Variety, when Variety; was up- tration. It gives all a JOHN J. O'CONNOB hearing; it is holding and attempting to perpetuate In all differences there are two the safeguard of this country. And t Green St, Leicester So.. LONDON opposition for the vaudeville actor, or sides. When both are fairly and the Bench of the United W. BUCHANAN TATLOB States Su- printing a series of articles on organ- properly presented, that is the time for preme Court decides by a majority SAN FRANCI8CO tOI Market 8t ization. a decision. No doubt others besides vote. J. B. MeOLBIXAN ourselves have heard the constant re- In those days Mr. Carrillo frain about "arbitration," and that is We have seen PARIS M bla. Rue Saint Dldler took neither Messrs. Nu- chances his artist gent, EDWARD G. KBNDBBW upon future in the Bhow what the wants. We inquire: Gould or Carrillo, before writ- business through cartoons drawn by where is the arbitrary board to de- ing or regarding this editorial. It BERLIN 17 Unter den Linden him, and by those very cartoons did cide upon the differences between the was not necessary to see them. It is ADVERTISEMENTS. more to aid the White Rats of America artists now. They want arbitration fair to attack Variety* to attack its Advertising copy for ourrent Issue must in gaining the eminence it may now from the managers. Why not give editorial policy or its editor; anyone reach New Tork office by p. m. Wednesday. occupy than all the writings or efforts them arbitration for themselves? may go as far as he likes in doing accompa- AdTertlsements by mall should be of either, nied by remittance. any man or men. By his cartoons as that may be a part of the during the early days of the Klaw Does any man in this world believe game; we may be SUBSCRIPTION RATE& & impugned for our Erlanger motives, Annual $4 and William Morris opposi- he can muzzle all of the others? which may be ascribed to Foreign B tion, Mr. Carrillo was the main fac- Where is the man who can control anything that might best fit Single copies. 10 cents. the notion tor in Instilling confidence into the and direct all of his fellow-men, of the panner; we don't care for that Entered aa second-class matter at New Tork. artists to stand by the opposition—he whether singly or in organization? if it is legitimately done, but don't played in Klaw & Erlanger's "Ad- The dictionary defines an agitator as attempt to deride, Vol. XXIII. Jane 24 No. 3 ridicule or misinter- vanced Vaudeville" himself. one who stirs up. The dictionary pret (to mislead others) the honest views of We are neither rising nor descend- honest men and artists. ing to defend our staff men or con- Emma tributors, but we do wish to remark THE GOLDEN CIRCLE Franda opens in the Folies on the despicable methods of those, Bergere Cabaret show next week. Will be the heading for a series of articles commencing in Variety who, finding they are unable to an- next week. swer the clean arguments and reason- By C. J. NUGENT The Tom Jack Trio left this week ing presented in Variety's columns on on for Europe, their home. the current vaudeville situation, at- VAUDEVILLE CONDITIONS. tempt to hide behind the screen of The articles will appear weekly, three, four or more. Harry Askin, from Chicago, has insinuation or worse. Variety has accepted these articles from Mr. Nugent in the belief been in New York this week, engag- that they will tend toward an adjustment of vaudeville conditions in ing people for his next season's shows. Messrs. Leo Carrillo and William America. Variety concedes that to be the greatest object that may be Gould, are on the regular staff of pursued at the present time, and will refrain from any comment not The Variety; J. C. Nugent is a contributor. befltting a clean spirit of American Journalism until the last article by Four Fords, after completing their All are artists, each capable of tak- Mr. Nugent shall have been published. Orpheum time in April, 1912, ing care of himself through pen or As Variety believes Mr. Nugent's articles will tend toward an ad- will sail for Australia. brush. We have nothing to say for justment of present vaudeville conditions, any theatrical trade papers either of them; they have spoken for desiring these articles for publication, may secure them from Variety Minnie St. Claire is "breaking in" themselves. upon application, with a pledge that they be published verbatim, a new act written for her by Tom weekly, concurrent with Variety, and without comment. Gray. But we can't sit idly by and wit- L ness the attempt to twist opinion by At the Theatre du Chalet, Paris, insinuation, such as the two cartoons Now that Mr. Carrillo agrees with might classify agitators. For the agi- handsome souvenir programs in col- drawn by Mr. Carrillo, for Variety, the level-headed artists who have tator of the actors, it would say that ors are sold for forty cents apiece. some time ago, and reproduced in an- worked the past season or can work he is one who speaks better his other sheet last week. We don't think next season in vaudeville, that the thoughts than most of his associates Captain Stanley Lewis, through the much of this carrion sort of proced- present policy and method of the could, and thinks beyond the majority death of his grandmother, has ure. inherit- It isn't clean and it isn't nice. White Rats are not for the good of of them who can not or will not think ed an estate valued at f 10,000. vaudeville, the answer to his pictured for themselves. But the agitator of We have failed to notice that same argument must be, perforce, insinua- the actors can not think as far ahead The American sheet reproducing any of Varietv's ar- tion, the only reply we have noted or as deeply or as thoroughly as some is scheduled to have a -small time" "Old ticles of four years ago on "Why Ar- in some weeks to the able reasoning of his associates, although he may still Timer's Week" beginning Monday. tists Should Organize." They have in Variety* by Messrs. Nugent and remain a better speaker than all but undoubtedly been carefully gone over Gould. And by the way, we can not one. And if that single one wishes in an attempt to parallel some of our forego adding that we have failed to to speak back, for the benefit of those Carrie De Mar opens in a new act utterances of the past months. We notice any reply at any time to able befuddled, why is there any wish to at Atlantic City, Aug. 21, for a stay of defy anyone (though at that time we argument or reasoning. It's all blare, prevent him, if the agitator has right two weeks. announced our policy for the artists blare, blare, with the blare only. upon his side? If he is right, there and have since declared for full inde- is nothing for him to fear, for right Coctin and A mate's new pantomime pendence) to always bring forth one conflict It's about time this contemptible prevails. Sometimes it takes has been named "A Fatal Kiss." Max in VARfKTt'8 opinion during the days manner of answering sane arguments a long time, but right is might, and Hart is booking. when it advocated so strongly an or- should stop. The low stoop to reply though it ruined the universe in the ganization for the whole artist that the to Mr. Gould last week found its own unraveling, it would come through at Charles O'Domiell, of Lane and White Rats became reinvigorated since sewerage, in the loathing disgust it the last. Better that it should come O'Donnell, was recently married to Ida growing to its present strength, and raised among the very people who through at the first. Let the actor Lune in Bridgeport. our attitude in these days on the sub- were thought would relish it. In decide the right. Practice what is ject of the organization of the vaude- America men don't fight as though preached. Let everything be run wide Clark ville actor. It is needless to say to cesspool mongers. Men over here open. The trimmers are the more Martiuetti, of Martitietti ami Sylvester, the intelligent that we have opposed fight fair. When they have nothing often trimmed; most gamblers die is aiinouuced to wed Sophia Malum, non-professional. tl e policy and the method employed, further to say, they stop, and if whip- broke; most crooks land in jail. Those Auk. 17. not the organization. ped, their silence admits it. on the level are unafraid. (liristie Mac Donald and Henry Gil- Nor are we saying this in first any kind We are now witnessing the in- When the Constitution of the United lespie (of Pittsburg) wero married of extenuation, for we care not stance in newspaper history where "a States was drawn it lrt. what up, was, we be- June leaving next day for Europe. 8 VARIETY TOLIES CUTTING DOWN. DEALS WITH BARUCH A CO. BALLETS DRAWING. FOUR "MUTT AND JEFF" SHOWS. $1,21111 was chopped from the salary Mark Leuscher, of Werba & Leu- The Qertrude Hoffmann production Four shows are being prepared by list ot ihe Folies Bergere Saturday scher, who is now galivantin' on for- of ballets at the Winter Garden has Gus Hill to play Bud Fisher's "Mutt night, when a retrenchment order eign soil, is due to reach Berlin about been drawing large business since and Jeff" cartoons in the form of went forth from the oflice of the man- July 1, where he will have an im- opening June 14. It is said the first musical comedy. agement. A plan of economy has portant conference with the Baruch week's receipts reached around $30,- The shows will be known as "A," has been decided upon for the combi- & Co., regarding the scenic and cos- 000. "B," "C," and "D." "The "A" or nation eating-playhouse directed by tume equipment of the forthcoming The production, under the manage- "big show," will open Aug. 25 at Henry H. Harris and Jesse L. Lasky. fall productions of the Werba & Leu- ment of Comstock & Gest, is playing Atlantic City. There is a prospect, It is said the theatre has not made scher firm. the house on percentage. The show's if the opening looms up strongly, a money since opening, excepting In the While in Berlin, Leuscher will very weekly expenses are said to be about place may be found for the produc- restaurant division. The cost of the likely decide upon the new vehicle for $9,000, without Miss Hoffmann includ- tion in a New York theatre. The "B' operating the two productions has Alice Lloyd. It is almost a certainty ed on the salary list (she, with her company starts Sept. 5 in Chicago, been too much for the small capacity. that the Baruch firm will have husband, Max, sharing in the firm's and will take the Stair & Havlin While the Folies has enjoyed big busi- the job of equipping it with scenery profits). The initial cost to produce route. "C" is the Pacific Coast organ- ness, it has meant no more than the and costumes. is set at $50,000 or over. ization, opening Sept. 18 at Richmond, reduction of the losses. Leuscher may make a proposition to If business warrants, the ballet will Va., then going westward, via, south. The expense clipping started with the Baruch firm to take an interest in be presented at the Winter Garden The "Mutt and Jeff" troupe for New- the cast and ended with the staff. some of the new shows and it may be until Sept. 1. On that date, in any England will be called "D," and starts Marthe Lenclud, the French beauty, by the time that Mark plants his feet event, it will take to the road, playing Oct. 2 at Boston. Each company will was not retained at the expiration of on Broadway again that the Baruchs the larger Shubert houses outside New carry forty-two people. her eight-weeks' contract last Satur- will be interested financially in the York. Among the people Mr. Hill has so day night. This meant a saving of Alice Lloyd show. Morris Gest rises to remark that far engaged for the quartet of shows, $500 weekly. Mile. Britta, ballerina, Harry Frazee will arrive at Ber- Varieti's review last week on the per- are Norma Bell, Harry Hoyt, "Shorty" concludes her engagement this Satur- lin July 3, for a conference with the formance, mentioning the ballet "She- DeWitt, Eva Shirley, Harry Ball, day, with another $300, outgoing Baruchs, and arrange for the costumes herazade" as taken from a foreign David B. Gaily, "Shorty" Healy, Au- weekly, stopped. When Ethel Levey and scenery for the new Jefferson de vaudeville act called "A Night in the gusta Lang, Lillian Adams, Tom Hall, leaves July 8, $750 mdfce will be Angeles show, which Frazee & Lederer Harem" was all right, excepting in its Geo. Beach, CI. fiord P. Saun, Mildred moved each week over to the profit will produce next fall. important point: viz.: That "The Morton, Hazel Richmond, Vera E'iack, side, less the weekly pay for Grace La Night in the Harem" was taken from American Trio, Harry Yost, Elsie in Rue, who is to replace Miss Levey "Sheherazade," first produced abroad, Boehm, Howard Webster, E. Melville the titular role of "Gaby." says Mr. Gest, twelve years ago in Rus- Brown. Other principals to remain have sia. In 1907, "Sheherazade" was pre- One of Mr. Hill's two former bur- either entered into a compromise prop- sented as a ballet in Paris, also, says lesque shows wil go out under his osition on their contracts, or agreed Mr. Gest. management next season, once more upon a summer salary rate. over the Eastern Wheel. The Hill Rock will in- Next week William NEW HOUSE WITHOUT POLICY. show will retain its last reason's title, a series of pantomimes in augurate San Francisco, June 21. "Midnight Maidens." The other H 11 this sec- the Cabaret show to build up One of the new ventures of a couple show, "Vanity Fair," has been leased. style of tion. They will be- on the of Los Angeles citizens is the Adol- "The Midnight Maidens" will con- Antolne, those offered at the Theatre phus theatre on South Main street. sist of two pieces, each containing Paris, of the gruesome sort. This is to be a Class A theatre, with a three scenes. Among the principals formerly stage di- R. H. Burnside, seating capacity of 1,600. in "The Maidens" will be Blllie York, rector of the Hippodrome, New The policy has not been decided. Mr. Ritchie, Danny Symonds, Tom Mer- allied himself with who temporarily Biggs, the manager, says he will be in rick, James Fagan, Geo. Thurston, the stage the Folies, to superintend a position to state the policy by the Winnifred Francis, Lillian Franklin. tlie revues, by improving them during end of this month. Frank Tannehill, Jr., will stage all is reported to have cut at a lesser cost, the Hill productions for the coming the two down the expense of running "GARDEN GIRL" FOR THIS SIDE. season. productions $1,800 within his first two In all likelihood, 'The Girl in the there. He will now retire, and weeks. Garden," a comic operetta, lyrics by ARRESTED FOR BIGAMY. Ned Wayburn steps in his place. Mr. Alex. Johnson and music by Harold Boston, June 21. Wayburn is rehearsing a big girl act Orlob, will be given a Broadway pre- at Folies Robert R. Jones, known as "Bobby" which is to be presented the sentation next fall. Long before tne in July for a summer run. Mr. Way- piece reaches New York, the operetta Jones, who wrote lyrics and composed revue, burn will also stage the new will have been thoroughly tried out at music for the Ward and Vokes show, to go on at the house about next Oc- THE GREAT SPOT. the Metropole theatre, Berlin. was arraigned before Judge Parmen- tober. • The only real writing drawing In Madge Lessing, now in America, and dog ter, in Municipal court, Monday, on Walter J. Kingsley, chief of the pub- the world. will probably be engaged for the Ber- The greatest dog. World's mind reading the charge of bigamy. His case licity department, will vacate. That The Great Spot answers anything requested lin production. department will be taken in charge by of him by the audience while blindfolded. was placed on probation. Jones was Direction. LOUIS PRUCHNIAK. the regular Henry B. Harris bureau, HHADY'S arrested last week by Police Inspector presided over by Lee Kugel. Mr. EUROPEAN VACATION. William A. Brady will spend five Silas Waite, of the local department, Kingsley will most likely act as avaunt with a week at the Folies. William weeks in Europe this summer, on a warrant sworn out by his first courier for "The Red Widow," Cohan Hammerstein offered much objection where he expects to combine business with & Harris' starring piece for Raymond to the agreement, as he has to other wife, Grace Metlicka, whom he mar- pleasure. Although Brady Intended Hitchcock next season. "United acts" playing at the house. ried in Cleveland, in 1905. to lay aside official duties for a time, there are definite plans It resulted in Miss Carus withdraw- Although no June 8, of this year, he marrh> Hmina Cams. Upon completing her Meanwhile the Folies will he minus tre in August is Siren." ;i "The were satisfied to j a court record at Hamnier>tein's last engagement acts now and then, mostly by the It is by the authors of "The Dollar of probation. On this they will base week, Miss Cams expected to follow moral persuasion route. Princess." grounds for divorce. s VARIETY "FOLLIES" LOOKS BIG. MORLEY WAITING FOR PLAY. SARAH BERNHARDT SAILS WITH Atlantic City, June 21. Victor Morely and Bessie Clifford, Florenz Ziegfeld's annual review, featured for the past two seasons with i. e., "The Follies of 1911," had its Jos. M. Gaites' western "Three Twins" $300,000 OF AMERICAN GOLD premier at the Apollo last night. It is company, may be seen together in in three acts and fifteen scenes. The vaudeville next season. lyrics are by George V. Hobart, music Mr. Morely is under contract to Farewell Tour a Tremendous Financial Success. 284 by Maurice Levi and Raymond Hub- Gaites for several seasons to come. The bell; staged by Julian Mitchell, with contract provides that a new piece Performances Yield $ 1 ,000,000. French Actress musical numbers arranged by Gus must be produced for him next sea- A Passenger on La Lorraine. Shubert' Sohlke and Jack Mason. son. Unless this is done, vaudeville Have Agent Aboard. This array of authors and produ- will probably catch the comedian, who cers, reinforced by a cast of unusual is now in Europe. merit, left small chance for the Miss Clifford was offered a berth On board the La Lorraine which health and the other to join her hus- launching of anything but a brilliant with "Dr. De Luxe" for the remainder sailed Thursday morning Madame band, Joseph Howard, who sailed a show. of this season, but declined, prefer- Sarah Bernhardt was booked as a pas- fortnight ago. The first production was really re- ring to rest after the western tour. senger. The "Divine One" has just There is no truth in the stories of markable for its smoothness, running completed a second "farewell tour" any serious misunderstandings be- but three hours and eighteen minutes. ACCEPTS "THE REAL THING." of this country in five years with a tween the couple. Just before leav- Bessie McCoy is the star of the fem- Chicago, June 21. three-day engagement at the Globe ing Chicago, Howard gave a note for inine contingent and Lillian Lorraine Henrietta Crossman has accepted theatre. The four performances at a large sum of money to Dr. Hicks did very well. Catherine Chisholm Cushing's play, the Globe netted $15,000. of this city, who has been treating Leon Erroll, late of James E. Coop- "The Peacock and the Goose," and In all the talented French actress Miss Barrison with some sort of a er's "Jersey Lilies" and hence a re- will appear in it next season. has given 284 performances on the new cure, and the note was paid out cruit from the burlesque field, was The title will be changed to "The tour. Her guarantee was $1,200 for of some moneys due Howard on song the brightest shining light among the Real Thing." Frank Mills has been each showing. She took with her on royalties the day before Miss Barrison male artists. He and Bert Williams engaged in support. sailing in the neighborhood of $300,- sailed away. "cleaned up." These two have a great 000 in gold. A like amount is the The little woman will repair to a comedy scene on the girders of the STILL HOOFING IT EAST. share that William F. Conner received sanitarium just outside London, the uncompleted Grand Central Station, Chicago, June 21. for having directed and financed the headquarters of the new cure, where which is the laughing hit of the per- Percy Denton, the man who is sing- tour. she is to remain for the next three formance. Williams sings three good ing his way from Frisco to New York, It is rather a significant coincidence months, by which time Dr. Hicks has songs in his specialty, the best of and who started from the coast town that A. Toxen Worm, the press agent assured her that she will be com- which is "That's Harmony." several weeks ago, has succeeded in of the Shuberts, is sailing on board pletely restored to health. A finely acted satire on "Everywo- the same steamer. However, none of man" entitled "Everywlfe," concluded the Conner staff have any fear as to the first act. During a series of five the possibility of the Madam signing a BILLY PAPKfi ON THE STAGE. scenes, Errol's impersonations of a Shubert contract. Broadway seems Billy Papke, whose ring title has "souse" are very good. The fun is to think that A. Toxen accepted the gained him considerable prominence further enhanced by Williams' hu- first chance to come his way which in the sporting world, will be seen morous explanations between the offered an opportunity of getting close on the stage next season, having been scenes. Walter Perceval scored to real money. engaged as a feature with "The Kiss- throughout with his fine voice. The * ing Girl," the former Cort theatre biggest hit registered by Miss Lor- OI GEVALD! (Chicago) piece, which will be put on raine is a song entitled "Fire in My Oi gevald—Jess Dandy had a piece the road next season. Heart." of schlamozel. Jess is the possessor Papke, middleweight champion of The second act contains burlesques of a nickel-plated automobile on the world, halls from Kewanee, 111. on "Pinafore" and "The Pink Lady." which he places a valuation of $2,600. The last act is a resort in a "Mid- luesday evening about 11 P. M., he way" on the "Barbary Coast" of San rode up to a friend's house at 140 IF LEASED, WILL BUILD. Francisco. The whole act is a mix- Claremont avenue and remained there Edward Margolies, president of the ture of "Grizzly Bear," "Turkey Trot" playing pinochle, so he claims, until Margolies Construction Co., controls and "Texas Tommy" dances. Here is 12.45. When he repaired to the street the property embraced in numbers where Miss McCoy scored in a scene Dandy found the car gone and im- 117-127 West 47th street, and stands on Tad's "Daffydills," with chorus. It mediately reported his' loss to the ready to erect thereon a theatre, if a is a well conceived novelty. Fanny West 125th street police station, spe- responsible tenant indicates a willing- Brice appeared twice during the eve- cifically characterizing the affair as a ness to take a twenty-one year lease of ning, first as a "Yiddish" girl and "dastardly robbery." the property. The plot is now oc- later singing "Ephraim." Tom Dingle, cupied by half a dozen old dwellings. as was predicted by everybody, scored JEAN JUMPED RIGHT IN. It is 120 feet wide by 102 feet deep. with his eccentric dancing. The Dolly PERCY DENTON. Chicago, June 21. Plans for the proposed playhouse show Sisters did considerable neat stepping. Jean Murdoch, the local university a seating capacity of about 1,400, and There are Innumerable "rag" num- reaching Laramie, Wyo., without girl, recently engaged by Charles an expenditure approximating $175,- bers. Brown and Blyler came on near burning his ankles. Frohman to Join "The Seven Sisters," 000. the close of the show, but did well Denton is boosting the Panama Pa- cific Exposition while hoofing it opened with the show this week. It The person most prominently men- in spite of this handicap. east Englishman figures was intended that Miss Murdoch tioned as the probable lessee of the There will undoubtedly be some The on reaching Chicago sometime in 19 2 G if his should not join the show until next new house, if it is ever really built, is pruning, but the show points to a big — Bhoes hold out. season, but the management decided J. W. Rumsey, general manager for success. to take advantage of the publicity Daniel Frohman, who, it is under- earned through the girl's engagement. stood, wishes to secure the lease. Mr. SUING FOR "ELECTRA." NEW THEATRE AT NIAGARA. Y., Miss Murdoch replaced Laurette Tay- Margolies Tuesday afternoon, was Richard Strauss is suing Oscar Niagara Falls. N. June 21. lor. The local press were unanimous closeted with Lee Shubert, which ar- Hammerstein to regain absolute pos- Plans have been made for the erec- in voting the newcomer a find. gues a conference of some import. session of his opera, "Electra," claim- tion of a new legitimate house on the Barbara Tennant was another new ing that the latter did not give the present site of the Arcade, the new "sister" in the line up, replacing Nelly stipulated number of performances theatre to be ready by next Novem- BUILDING Rowland as the third sister of the ON TIVOLI SITE. which he had contracted to do. and ber. seven. San Francisco, .June 21. that the play should revert to its com- The new Arcade will play first class The Down Town Realty Co. will poser (Strauss). productions, the first seen here since SAILING TO JOIN HUSBAND. build a theatre upon the site of the Strauss has opened negotiations the burning of tin- old International Mabel Barrison, who has been seri- old Tivoli at Mason and Eddy streets. with the Metropolitan Opera Company in December, I'JOS. ously ill since last winter, sailed for The house will have a Mason street to have the piece presented by it next Europe Wednesday on board the entrance. season, but must first secure full ANNA l\l(.MI.I\ IN SIPPORT. "Oceanic," on two missions of most S. Frledlander has secured the lease. rights to the production. Hammer- For tlie support of l-'tTetsou IK> vital importance to her. The first in The theatre is to b^ completed by next stein claims it is his and that he wants Angelis next season. I'r;i «e \ l.ed- search of complete restoration to February. to use it next year himself. erer liavo enu.is-'ed \nn.i ! .anc'i lin. " IO VARIETY BERNSTEIN IT FOR TRIAL. CANADIAN "SMALL TIME" AGENCY COLORED PICTURES PERFECT. SECOND SHOW FOR HERK. Things have been moving for Free- Montreal, June 21. Upon the arrival this week of the The biggest event of the week in man Bernstein this week, right up to The Canadian Theatres, Ltd., which Urban colored films of the Victoria Western Burlesque Wheel circles was to-day, when his trial for acting as has a couple of "small time" vaude- Monument Unveiling in London, May the arrival of I. H. Herk from Chicago, an agent without a license, is set down ville houses in Canada, besides Its big 16, the Kiuemacolor Company com- who is here for a conference with the for Special Sessions. theatres playing the first class vaude- menced giving private exhibitions in heads of the Empire Circuit and to se- Monday, Mr. Bernstein opened the ville, has opened a "small time" book- their rooms at 145 West 45th street. lect the costumes and scenery for his Casino, Long Branch, with vaudeville, ing agency. The Victoria Monument reel, one two burlesque shows next season. and claims he is doing business there. It will compete for trade mostly of the first of the Coronation series, "Izzy" last year featured Edmund The busiest part of Freeman's week, with the Griffin Circuit agency at is perfect in the natural coloring of Hayes in "The Umpire." He will use though, has been guessing whether his Toronto. the hordes of soldiers and notables the same title this season, but Hayes picture show at Shanley's old restaur- Two offices will be maintained for seen in connection with the cere- will not be with the company. With ant (4 2d street corner) would open. the booking of acts. One is at Lon- monies, reproduced upon the sheet. the addition of the Star, Chicago, to Wednesday Mr. Bernstein thought the don, with C. R. Collyer in charge. In Another striking picture is the Crys- the Empire circuit, Herk gets another prospects were good, but wouldn't that city the "Canadian Circuit" (as tal Palace ball, also part of the Cor- show, and will present "Sam Rice make any bets. it is known) operates the Majestic, onation features to be leased out by and His Daffydills." "'The Umpire" The Building Department required as a "small timer." The other house the Kinemacolor Company in terri- opens the regular season at the Em- another exit from the picture-restaur- of the lower division is the Savoy, at torial sections. pire, Chicago, while the "Daffydills" ant. Freeman fixed it. When he was Hamilton. In about a month, when Probably the film approaching near- begins life at the Star in the same " through, the management of the the Auditorium, Quebec, is repaired, est to perfection., in colored motion city. Cohan & Harris theatre next door, that will become the third "small photography is named "Floral Herk has signed Charles Burkhardt, said the exit was a dandy, but it time" house of the chain. Friends." In this film all the flow- Billy Mossey, Jack Kelley, Jack Bar- opened right into their court, and The second booking office is in this ers are shown, one at a time, in bowls ton, May Yuir, Vergie Royden and they asked Mister Bernstein to shift city, with J. H. Alos in charge. or vases, which slowly revolve, allow- Jennie Curtis for "The Umpire." Rich- the opening into some other part. ing the auditor to see the natural ard Patten will be back with the show, That tied up the vaudeville magnate colors of the flowers in all positions with Wash. Martin in advance. Wash, for a few days. V and shades. To Americans accus- will also be ahead of the "Daffydills," Otherwise Freeman says he is all tomed only to the hand painted, with Sam Weinberg as manager. right, because his name on the Win- streaky and dauby colored films of the Mr. Herk will be a busy man this dows of his offices are in larger gold past the Urban pictures in natural year, having been appointed general letters than any other vaudeville colors are a revelation. manager of the northwestern houses agent's in Manhattan. A lively current subject was the by the Empire Circuit. In addition to picture of the English Derby, run at personally managing the Empire and EXTRA ! ! Epsom Downs last month. The little Star, Chicago, he will look after the The place opened its door Wednes- coloring this picture contained con- Minneapolis and St. Paul Western day evening and Bernstein is promis- sisted mostly of the colors in the Wheel theatres. pictures after the ing the Coronation jockeys' clothes. It is a picture full "Doc" Lothrop, manager of the week. Mauretania arrives next of life, and shows the immense Howard, Boston, and Oliver Stacey, throngs gathered to watch the race, Gayety, Albany, dropped in at the CHASED MAYOR OUT. the start and finish of which are Empire quarters Tuesday. "Doc" Alpena, Mich., June 21. seen. will again have charge of the Howard almost Mayor Dafote of this city In the reel of the Unveiling the en- next season, and looks for an unusu- violence Sunday met with personal tire ceremony seems to have been fol- ally big season. night at the hand of the audiences in lowed by the camera. The monu- Charles E. Taylor, who will man- picture theatres several of the motion ment itself is at last shown, as King age "The Darlings of Paris" on the here, when he personally made an at- George pulled the string which parted Western Wheel, is no kin to the re- tempt to enforce the Blue Law in the covering of the marble image of Charles Taylor, former manager of opening of places of gard to the Queen Victoria. The Queen of Eng- the Gayety, Schenectady, N. Y, who is amusement on the Sabbath. BESSIE McCOY. land with her children march behind slated to take charge of the Eastern the Mayor left the Royal When Featured with Zlegfeld's "FolUei of 11)11. the King of England and the Emperor Wheel Gayety, Louisville. theatre, he was followed by a crowd of Germany. About one hundred not- The Taylor show, wun a new nur- of about 300, who would have done CALIFORNIA WHEEL. ables are in the rear. With the bright lesque staged by Leon Errol will violence had it not been for the pres- San Francisco, June 21. uniforms and gala dress, the film is an open July 31, playing one-night ence of the officers. Sam Loverlch says that he has start- imposing as well as an instructive and stands between New York Chi- ed a new circuit here and has secured and interesting one. cago. The entire company has been JOE SCHENCK LEASES COLONIAL. the following houses: Victory, San Throughout this week the Kinema- signed. The principals include Stew- "Give a fellow a chance, won't you, Jose, Clunie, Sacramento, Yosemite, color Company has experimented with art and Desmond and Co., McCabe Joe?" asked M. S. Epstein, of Jos. Stockton and the Chico Opera House. the American-made projecting ma- and Vogel, Jack Moore, Gladys Sears, Schenck the other day. These are all first-class houses. Mr. chines, to determine those most suit- John and Jessie Powers, Watson and "What kind of a chance do you Loverlch states he has formed a vaude- able for the handling of the colored Bandy, May Hall, wardrobe mistress; want?" said Mr. Schenck. ville wheel, starting a show from San reels. George Oesterle, musical director; "I want to be a manager all by my- Francisco every week and playing in Frank Chamberlain, carpenter, and self, just like the Mark-Broeck Co. is," these towns. This is something new Jack Hall, electrician. Princess Omena, replied Mr. Epstein. and the natives may fall for it. The $30,000 REPAIRS TO COLUMBIA. a Parisian dancer, will venture will present her "Well, what can I do for you?" re- be under the general man- Boston, June 21. "Gobble Rag" creation with the show. torted Mr. Schenck. agement of Loverlch and Pincus, two Marcus Loew was in town Monday. Mr. Buckley, who formerly man- "Let me run the Colonial, Peek- well-known theatrical men. Tony Lu- Before leaving he ordered about $30,- aged the Lafayette, Buffalo, wap skill, for awhile" answered Epstein. bulskl will do the booking. 000 worth of repairs to be made to the around the Empire offices Tuesdi v. "Go right ahead," was Schenck's re- Columbia, which the Loew Circuit ex- He is talked of as the new man.i^cr ply, "and draw up your lease." BAD BUSINESS DOES IT. pects to open as a "small time" vaude- of the Empire, Philadelphia. Charl.-s So M. S. Epstein will take over Louisville, June 21. ville theatre Labor Day. Daniels, manager of the C^uio. Joe Schenck's Colonial sea- The Avenue theatre, devoted to for next The Columbia was the Western Bur- Brooklyn, is also being nuuri ?..-d to It is Mr. Schenck's "pop" vaudeville, but which has been son. own prop- lesque Wheel house last season. It take charge of the Phill\ houw*?. The erty. He conducted it as a "pop" doing poor business, is closed. is quite certain that the Globe will matter will be settled this work. house the season past. play the Western Wheel shows next Mr. Epstein books for the Mark- LOUIS WESLEY LEAVES LOEW. season, becoming the second of the Broeck Co. through Joe Schenck's si-:lm\<; Last Saturday night terminated for Western theatres here. JOE WOOD ACTS. booking department of the Loew Cir- Louis Wesley two years of service in .loe Wood \t» o\]\nv Hi'is" this sum- cuit. Messrs. Epstein and Schenck are the booking department of the Loew mer, owing to 'he dearth of "small so friendly with each other, they don't Circuit. Mr. Wesley resigned, and it ROOK AND FULTON'S NEW ONE. time" bookings. The few houses re- shake hands every time they meet. is reported contemplates the opening Rock and Fulton are preparing an maining open, on Mr. Woods' bookH of his own "small time" agency in elaborate production for vaudeville. permit of the agent handling several The new Shubert theatre, Newark, Xew York. The dancers will carry twenty peo- turns, after filling up the sheets. scheduled is for opening the latter At the Loew office, the resignation ple, including a Hungarian orchestra. Flo Rheinstrom, formerly in the part of October. The Initial attrac- was confirmed, and regret expressed They will remain in vaudeville all of Woods agency, is now with Gene tion will be "The Deep Purple." over Mr. Wesley's departure. next season. Hughes. VARIETY ii TAKES ALL RECORDS. PLAY FIVE OUT OF SIX. NEW GAYETY FOR EASTERN All the box office records of bur- Five out of six shows under the lesque passed into the possession of control of Jacobs & Jermon will be Gordon & North, Saturday night, when played over the Eastern Burlesque BUILDING IN MONTREAL the final statement for the last per- Wheel by the firm next season. The formance of the firm's "Merry Whirl's" sixth is the franchise of II. S. Wood- first week's engagement at the Colum- which remains Canadian Theatres, Ltd., Secures Franchise. Will hull's "Lid Lifters," bia, New York, was turned in. vested in Max Spiegl for next season, Erect $200,000 House, Seating 1,700. The gross receipts to the manage- under the original agreement entered Ready March 15 Next. ments of theatre and show for the into between Messrs. Speigl and twelve performances totaled a trifle Woodhull. over $8,800 exceeding by $1,000 the The additional show to the firm's Montreal, June 21. heated have been the conversations. previous house record held over from four of last year, will be E. F. Rush's The Canadian Theatres, Ltd., has se- The mails are also supposed to be play- last season by Max Spiegl's "College "Bon Tons," to be known under the cured the Eastern Burlesque Wheel ing their part in the transferring of Girls." same title. Jacobs & Jermon have franchise for this city. Clark Brown, communications between the two man- In taking the burlesque pennant, so far engaged for that organization general manager of the company, met agers. It is said also that Irwin "The Merry Whirl" overshadowed Kelly and Feely, Babe La Tour and the local architect, Tuesday, when would not object to Goldenberg re- the record made by Harry Morris fif- Clara Berg. The first and last named plans were settled upon. W. H. Mc- turning his lease of "The Majesties," teen years ago (1896) at the Stand- were with the Rush company last Elfatrlck, the New York theatre build- which Irwin gave him. ard, St. Louis, and which has stood season. er, is consulting architect. Hill is said to have stated in one all the time since. That was a little The most important engagement The site will be at St. Catharine of his letters that ho is not through above $8,100, and was drawn in by thus far entered for the firm's shows and St. Urbaln streets, but is not a fighting yet and all can rest assured the late Mr. Morris and his company is Gus Fay, one of the standbys of corner. An entrance will be on St. that he will not cease battling until he during fourteen shows on the week. Fred Irwin's "Majesties" for several Catherine street, Montreal's busiest has achieved his end. seasons. Mr. Fay will have the Ger- thoroughfare. As an outcome of the communica- Chicago, June 21. man role in the "Big Gaiety Show." The theatre, to be named the Gay- tions that have passed between Hill The Columbia theatre here will "The Golden Crook" will carry ety, will cost $200,000. It will seat and Goldenberg, it is reported the lat- close for the summer at the end of about the same principals it did the 1,700 people. The agreement be- ter has consulted with his attorney, the week, when "The Bowery Burles- past season. Frank O'Brien, Nel- tween the Canadian Co. and the Co- Nathan Burkan. Incidentally he has quers" will conclude a four-week sum- lie Florede and Leo Stevens will be lumbia Amusement Co. (Eastern also instructed his attorney to start mer engagement. with "The Columbia Burlesquers." Wheel) calls for its completion by suit against Hill for $50,000 for al- While no figures could be obtained, Harry Kohler, Kremeer and Miss De March 15, 1912. leged slander. it is not thought that the summer Mar will take part in "The Queens idea was a very profitable one for of the Moulin Rouge." Other princi- The open week to be left on the GOES TO BACK SHOW. Chicago, especially since the "Bowery pals are Arlington and Cochran. Eastern Wheel in the west next sea- Charles Burkhardt goes back under Burlesquers" held the boards during Johnstone and Buckley, Jack Strauss son, may be closed up with the open- the direction of I. M. Herk again two of the hottest weeks Chicago has and the Musical Three. ing next spring of the new Gayety, next season, in the "Miss New York, experienced in many years. Montreal. The route will likely then Jr." show over the Western Bur- Joe Hurtig who spent a few days In run from Schenectady to Montreal, to MARION NAMES HIS SHOW. lesque Wheel. town last week reengaged the entire Boston, or the split week (Springfield Down in Tom's River, N. J., where May Yuir, formely of Revere and cast of the present "Bowery Bur- and Worcester), may be dropped from Dave Marion is working night and Yuir, also joins the same company. lesquers" for next season. Charles the Wheel's list. day on the book, music and lyrics of Both principals played in the first Jansen will head the same show next his new "Dreamland" show for next "Miss New York, Jr." on the Wheel season, but the Hurtig & Seamon firm St. Paul, June 21. season's Eastern Burlesque Wheel about three years ago. will distribute the other principals The lately secured Shubert theatre tour, has drifted up to the big city among their various Eastern Wheel for the Eastern Burlesque Wheel may the title. That is "Stageland." The productions. be renamed the Columbia or Gayety. piece will be offered in two acts. The house will open as a regular The driving winds that carry re- spoke Aug. 20, with Max Spiegl's "Col- FROM WEST TO EAST. ports also say that Mr. Marion is will- lege Girls." Mike McDonald, formerly of "The ing to stake everything he owns In The weekly money capacity of the Ducklings" (Western Wheel), and the world, excepting his family, that Shubert Is said to be between $8,000 Harry Codair, have been signed for "Stageland" will be in the van of all and $10,000. Shean & Gallagher's Eastern Wheel his other numerous productions of the show next season. past. Shean & Gallagher will open at the FIGHT COMING. ANOTHER Brighton Beach Music Hall (in vaude- There was a slight stir In the offices HOWARD SIGNS WITH "HH'CH." ville) June 26, in "The Battle of Bay signed of the burlesque managers in the Co- Charles Howard has been by Rum," remaining a few weeks only. lumbia Theatre building during the Bluch Cooper for "The Jersey Lilies" next season. early part of the week that threatens SIGNS FOR THREE YEARS. another outbreak of the recent trouble Howard was with Hurtig & Seamon Will Fox, the burlesque comedian, which the election of this month was last year. signed a contract this week under supposed to have effectually quashed. which he will devote his services to Gus Hill, It Is alleged, Is again the NEW CHICAGO MUSEUM. the Interest of Gordon & North for Insurgent and this time hit battle Chicago, June 21. the next three yean. He will be a front will be slightly weaker than The old Trocadero theatre, a fam- member of their "World of Pleasure" heretofore. However, nothing daunt- ous Chicago landmark and until re- company next season. ed he Is going after the game with a cently a spoke in the Eastern Bur- view to winning. FLORENCE WILSON. lesque Wheel, has been turned Into MANAGER HAWLEY DIES. During the last row Jake Golden- Another dainty Miss In "The Pink Lady." a museum under the direction of Har- Frank V. Hawley died at the Post berg came into possession of thirty- ry Thurston, brother of the magician Graduate Hospital, New York, June four shares of the stock of the Colum- ROBINSON'S GOLD MEDAL. of that name. 18. Mr. Hawley was manager of the bia Amusement Company. These Dave Robinson of the New Brighton While the new amusement place is Gayety theatre. St. Louis, and a well shares he purchased from Fred Irwin, Theatre is arranging a "gold medal known as the Chicago Museum, the old known showman all over the country. after they had been first offered to competition" for his summer theatre, name, Trocadero. has been retained Hill. similar to the one at the Colonial last for the burlesque theatre and music Hill believed at the time that he winter. RUBE IN NAME ONLY. hall on the ground floor. would have a staunch ally In Golden- Three women will be the contest- Rube Bernsteen, who manages the Six shows a day Is the policy of the berg. Just now he is not quite as ants. Irene Franklin and Lillian Rus- Toronto baseball club in the summer burlesque hall, with Bill Irwin as pro- certain, and is making an attempt to sell and another yet to be selected and looks after Pat White's "Gayety ducer. Howard Thurston has sent sev- have Goldenberg reassign the stock will make up the trio. The one draw- Girls" in the winter, visited the Em- eral freaks from Europe to the mu- to Irwin. This Jake refuses to dc ing the biggest business on the week pire managers Tuesday while his ball seum, among them Hint: Kln.tr Lint:, a , The refusal has had the effect of keep- will corral the medal. tossers were "on the Jersey side." Chinese iriant. iii« ;isuriim ten :tn 1 a ing the telephone company busy re- Prof. Roberts, lender at the Alham- Rube closes his ball season in Toron- half feet in height. pairing the wires running out of the bra, took charge of the Brighton the- to, and opens the burlesque season The Big Otto Aniir.al Show occupies office of Goldenberg to that of Hill, so atre orchestra this week. in that city. a door in the building also. 12 VARIETY <;i:KK\ ItOOM INSURRECTION. SLENDER, BUT AMUSING PLAY. SYNDICATING THEATRES IN CAL. LEE SHUBERT ON THE OCEAN. I'p and down, around and In the Paris, June 12. San Francisco, June 21. The Lusitania Wednesday carried Acre there The plot of "Cher Maltre," Fer- away Lee Shubert. On the same boat vicinity of Long Square, by "Syndicating" has become epidemic are constant rumors of internal dis- nand Vanderem, produced at the was Lew Fields. Both managers in this state. After the incorporation sentions in the Green Room Club, Comedie Francaise, June 10, is some- sailed away for a rest, but will not of the Blackwood-Morosco interests, confirmed on the one hand by the what slender, but it Is an amusing forget they are in the show business came the syndicating of the following of the so-called "Insur- play, well written, and quite up-to- while on the other side. adherents houses: Santa Barbara Opera House, gents," and vigorously denied by the date, which would have been better One of the objects of Mr. Shubert's the Potter, the Wyatt at Redlands, the "regulars," who are in command. The at the Vaudeville or Gymnase than trip is to look over the foreign mart Loring at Riverside, and the Pomona main grievance of the "insurgents" is the classical Theatre Francais. Ducrest for feature attractions in the vaude- theatre. The Syndicate will also have the so-called "one-man-rule" as em- Is a popular barrister, feted by so- ville line. His leaving at this time control of the Santa Anna theatre and bodied in the strength of Hollis E. ciety, who makes his wife assist him, recalls the strong report, printed in will have the Klaw & Erlanger book- Cooley, for the past eight years pre- but does not permit her to share his Variety at the time, that the Shub^ts ings for the new Sprockets, San Diego, siding officer of the club under the glory. She reads the dry books, and would extend their list of "Winter and the theatres in Ventura, Oxnard, title of Prompter. then tells him about them, so that Gardens" for next season. Support San Luis Obispo, and Monterey. At the annual election, three weeks Ducrest can prepare his candidature is to be given their New York house The "Syndicate" is composed of H. ago, Cooley declined to permit his for the Academy of Letters. The of that name, by other Winter Gar- C. Wyatt as general manager, Mrs. M. name to be placed in nomination for neglected wife allows her husband's dens in the larger cities over here. L. Kiplinger, Judge H. H. Rose and re-election. George M. Cohan suc- secretary to make love to her until Foreign acts must be had, and R. R. Demming. ceeded him, running on the regular their Intrigue is discovered; then from while Mr.. Shubert does not pride him- ticket, although the insurgents en- pity she repents, and the lawyer re- self upon any ability to select or de- deavored to place a ticket of their gains his old assurance and power In ACT FOR STELLA TRACEY. termine upon the turns abroad suita- ble for own in the field, but neglected to the world. Without his wife's help A "single turn" will be furnished America, he wants to see a few in the register same, according to the by- and love he would be a failure in life. vaudeville by Stella Tracey, a musical hopes of singling out one laws of the organization. In this three-act comedy much comedy young woman. Miss Tracey or more for future Winter Garden dialog is devoted to prominence. Since the election there has been the sayings of is under the management of Tom Pen- In this connection also, but one meeting. Then, in the ab- modern society. The character of fold, and will be directed in vaudeville it is being talked that sence of the newly elected Prompter, the young secretary is well drawn, by Helen Lehman, of the Dan Casey about the Shuberts may be the Call Boy in the person of Cooley showing a youth who has esteem for Agency. obliged to cast about for some was again in evidence in the chair, the brilliant lawyer, his employer, but style of entertainment to fill the num- which had pretty much the same ef- falling under the charm of the wife, ber of their leased theatres, which IN fect as a red flag flaunted in view of forgets his admiration for the hus- MOHT POPILAB DANCER VALDEVILLK will otherwise be idle when the fall a bull. band. arrives. Of the Shubert string of The insurgents claim that the af- The play on the whole, fell short of legitimate houses, several will be fairs of the club have not been prop- expectations, and is hardly a success. closed to their productions with the erly administered, and appointed a De Feraudy plays the role of the fash- new season. The Shuberts have committee to examine the finances of ionable lawyer with some skill, but learned that big productions only re- the organization. The chair ruled he has not the scope to show his tal- turn profit in the largest cities, es- that any member, as an individual, ent as in "Business is Business." pecially New York and Chicago. had access at all times to the books, Outside of the little "affair" with It is expected by the Broadway but that a committee was not in the the husband's secretary, the piece wise boys that before long, something regular order of things. bears a strong resemblance to J. M. unexpected may develop between the Frank Arnold, the leader of the Barrle's comedy, "What Every Wom- Shuberts* Winter Garden plans and insurgents, has, it is claimed, the ap- an Knows." their surplus houses. plications of about seventy members Ken. Primarily though, Mr. Shubert is of the Green Room Club for entrance taking the trip for a rest. He ac- to the Friars. These seventy, accord- MANAGERS ASSN., PHILLY. cepted the opportunity of leaving on ing to report, fear that as the Green Philadelphia, June 21. the Lusitania through having Mr. Room Club is a corporation, they may The Common Pleas Court granted a Fields for a travelling companion. be liable for any financial deficits charter to the "Theatrical Managers' that may be shown on the liability Association of Philadelphia," last OBITUARY side of the ledger, and as their dues week. The Association has been Mrs. H. T. Duncan, are paid up until next October, it formed for the protection of the in- mother of Blanche Duncan might be a wise move to retire before terests of the managers of all the local (Clark and Duncan) died here at her home, that time. playhouses, ranging from the regular JOHN SCOTT 1131 Prospect street, Indianapolis, June 8. J. W. Rumsey, the Abbott of the theatres where the "$2 attractions" The original "HELLO, GEORGE" Friars, Is said to view with apprehen- hold forth, to the humbler place of of BISSET AND SCOTT. entertainment sion the taking away from the Green where the motion pic- Everybody In vaudeville knows JOHN The mother of James Dolan (Do- SCOTT, the "HELLO GEORGE" boy. who Room Club any large number of its ture is the drawing card. has lan and Lenharr) died at been manager of BISSET AND SCOTT, the her home, members at this time, due in great All of the managers In town are inimitable dancing duo, for the past thirteen Vancouver, British Columbia, June years. to feeling members. The officers part the of gratitude on the of the associa- Since the regrettable sickness of the orig- 15. part of the Friars for the assistance tion are Frank Stowe, Jr., president; inal Blsset three years ago, Scott has retained the label of "Dlssctt and Scott" and kept that rendered the club by Mr. Cohan at Harry J. Jordan, vice-president; Israel trade-mark up to its original excellent stand- Mis. .1. ard. H. Allen, wife of the well- their recent Frolic. Kaufmann, treasurer, and Thomas W. Even though the name "nisset" has been known booking agent, died June 13 It Is denied by the adherents of Love, secretary. worn by several other dancers in the past three years JOHN SCOTT has seen to It that at the Allen residence, 324 both sides that the poker games which Among the incorporators are Fred not one whit of the original quality has been West 43d lost. The public, long since, learned have been a feature G. Nixon-Nirdlinger, to expect street, after a prolonged illness, at the Green Grant Laferty, the best of the BISSET AND SCOTT combina- can- Room Club since its inception, have Charles Ellas and Mort. Thomashef- tion, and it is this same "HELLO GEORGE" cer being the immediate cause of her who has kept their confidence as well as that anything to do with the threatened sky. of the managers. demise. Mrs. Allen will be best re- When "Scotty" walks Into a booking office, withdrawal of so large a number of membered among the profession i.. it is always, "Hello, George," tell us what you its members. In fact, it is maintained GENERAL OPERATIC REVIVAL. want" — the Blsset and Scott label Is still all one of the Vadis Sisters, at om ti:»\e to the good and as welcome as the merry that at present whist is the prevail- The success of "Pinafore," at the "daflrydlll." considered the greatest of w -men For an experiment Scotty has ing pastime. Casino, is so great that its sponsors, been trying aerial performers. out the Sulllvan-Consldlne time out west, and the Messrs. Shubert, Brady and Ar- has met with the "Hello, George" welcome all along the line, and consequently has a good thur, Thomas i 1>KHAYEN APART FROM WOODS? will make a series of revivals of word to say for the time. On his return east, Santley, brotV of Joseph he Bobbie Barry has been signed for the Gilbert and Sullivan operas next will make a tour of European halls, for and Fred. Santley, was drowned in the which he is already booked. Carter DeHaven's famous role in one season and send them on tour. One of the niftiest and most Immaculate Hudson River T'UFdiiy afternoon, dressers in vaudeville, SCOTTY Is one to at- through the overt In*-' of "The Girl in the Taxi" companies, There will be, necessarily, a number tract notice anywhere and those who do not urn ol a canoe. A. H. Woods puts out next season. of changes in the casts, as some of the get the ball on his "kidding" are liable to put The body was pot recovered. The daily him down as a "hick" (he confesses to Brook- In the Western company will be stars now playing in "Pinafore," are lyn ns his home), but anyone who puts Scotty papers confounded him with his broth- down as one of those Hicks Is of contracted the victim er, Joseph, a Harry Hanlon, TIelene Salinger and to appear in their own lli.it "kid stuff." member of the Marie Ca- A good dancer Pearl Slndelar. The last named Is pieces when the regular season opens. himself, Scotly hns been an hill company last season. The de- • ducat Ion for several of his partners In the now in Paris purchasing new ward- last three years and though they might try ceased was twenty-four years old. to Imitate his stuff when they leave he robe. riareiice him. Harvey and Jean New- Is quick enough to change to something bet- ter. It is said Mr. Do Haven will not comix* have been s'gned by Cohan & Hob Mennet, the oldest His store of originality Is unlimited and It and best appear under the direction of Mr. Morris for the support of Raymond can be expected for time to eome that "MIS- known stage hand in Seattle, Wash., SET AM) SdiTT" will mean only tin- best season. Hitchcock Woods next in "The Red Widow." there Is In dancing art. died last Tuesday. " VARIETY 13 London, June 14. Europe. In the present condition of George Grave*, who has been the affairs with many houses closing down, chief comedian at Drury Lane Pa 11 to- and expenses being reduced all round, rn, me for two years, tells me he has LONDON NOTES those acts which come over on "spec" an Idea of visiting America. He will VARIETY'S LONDON OFFICE do not stand much chance of opening take with him "Koffo, of Bond Street," 5 OBEEN ST., LKICBSTER SQUARE here. This promises to be the worst and two other short sketches. W. BUCHANAN TAYLOR, R.pr—»uuv. season for show business in a great Mail for Americana and Europeans In Europe, If addressed care VARIETY as many years. A new act entitled "Naero" ap- above, will be promptly forwarded. peared at Finsbury Park Empire this The Russian dancer, Trouhanowa, is week. It has the unmistakable people Imagined that Mordkin and she presentation by the Carl Rosa Co., announced as the latest claimant to stamp of Percy Boggis upon it. It would reappear together. Tuesday who will do it in English. public attention here. She is at pres- consists of a series of dances by a night many people went to the Palace ent in Paris figuring in a series of rather pretty girl. in the expectation of more trouble, John Lawson will go over to Amer- "Dance Concerts," and is expected to In the matter of lighting Percy but to the amazement of most, Pav- ica in the fall, using "Humanity" as reach London in the course of a few Boggis has elaborated upon some of lowa appeared In her solo dances and his principal vehicle during his second days. Marinelll's office is handling his previously exploited ideas. finally in the much-discussed "Bac- trip there, although a number of other her. chanal" dance with Mordkin. The pieces' will also be presented. Arnold A certain juggler was recently Albert Hyman, resident manager enthusiasm was terrific, but even then Daly has the American rights to "The charged with unprofessional conduct. of the Empire theatre, Johannesburg, it seemed that the relations between Monkey's Paw." Mr. Lawson paid The man who made the charge was and one of the family of Hyman who the two principal dancers were still 1 100 royalty a week for it last sea- called upon to substantiate it, and this conduct the chief music halls in South a little strained. Whether they will son. This was the reason for Lawson is what he said: "This juggler has been Africa, was married June 6 to Hetty continue to break out at intervals not fulfilling his contracts on the inventing tricks all his life. I know Rosenthal, a daughter of I. Rosenthal. during the remainder of the engage- Pantages Circuit. He will not use that he went to see a 'copy act,' Just The father of the bride is a member ment remains to be seen. Operatic the "Paw" sketch until Arnold's rights to make sure that the 'copy act' was of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange stars may now take a back seat. When have expired. actually doing some of his stuff. He and a director of the Empire theatre, it comes to peevish bickerings with went right back, and cut out the busi- Johannesburg, which the Hymans competitors and managements, the Bransby Williams has been selected ness which the other man had stolen their manage. The couple will spend Russian dancers must be awarded the to act on the Dickens Centenary Com- from him. This is what I call unpro- honeymoon In England and upon the palm for more than their dancing. mittee, the only music hall artist to fessional conduct." Continent. be honored. Lord Roseberry is the Walter C. Kelly, the "Virginia chairman. A good story is being told of Hugo When "IMck" Knowles opened at Judge," has returned to London with Morris and his recent trip to Paris. the Coliseum Monday, he had a big honors doubly thick upon him. He George Lyons, of Sanford and He was introduced to Mr. De Cour- reception. His place on the bill was is one of the real attractions of Lon- Lyons, died here this week. Mr. Lyons ville, Sir Edward Moss's personal rep- not a good one, for he followed im- don, and his re-opening at the Palace was very popular among the artists in resentative. Mr. De Courville is a mediately upon the very depressing Monday was something to be remem- England. young looking man. Hugo could not performance of Sent M'hesa, an al- bered. He introduced a number of understand how so juvenile a person leged Egyptian dancer. In spite of new stories and not one missed fire. Wilkie Baid is hearing on every could know anything about show busi- this handicap Knowles kept the audi- He will remain at the Palace eight hand that he would make a big hit in ness or the world. Then he started a ence laughing all the time. The ex- weeks and then take a four weeks' America. Bard is cautions, though little argument as to the merits of tent of his success may be gathered trip into the Provinces, knowing the not a Scot, and he says that when he turns they saw, and at last Mr. Morris from the fact that he is likely to be Provinces as I do, I should not hesi- does go to America, he will spend two asked Mr. De Courville what he knew held over at the Coliseum. tate to recommend him to visit at or three weeks looking over tne about the show business anyhow. Mr. least half a dozen cities. ground before opening. He has just De Courville quietly informed Mr. The Palace, Shaftesbury avenue, made one of the biggest successes of Morris of his visits to most American has been the scene of several extra- It to quite on the cards that Genee his life at the Oxford and Tivoli in a cities, large and small, giving details ordinary disturbances in the last few will shortly dance in opera. This has song descriptive of the troubles of an and proof. Then he added some in- days. The quarrels and bickerings long been her ambition. There seems English railway porter at a Welsh formation about Mexico, Canada and in which Mordkin and Pavlowa, and to be no obstacle in the way of her Station. South America, whereupon Hugo con- the rest of the Russian dancers, have desire. The matter is being handled fided in the third person present: "Say been participating have occasioned n by Marinelli. When the Two Bobs reopened at this guy has been in more places in good deal of annoyance and no little the Tivoli, after an absence of many America than I have!" (They fin- wonder. New features seem to be George Foster has had many offers months, they had a great reception. ished good friends, and saw Paris to- arising daily, and when it is not Pav- for Brice and King on account of their The boys were immensely pleased and gether.) lowa's fault, Mordkin Is to blame. Sub- success at the Tivoli. It is not sur- "Laughing Bob" Adams exclaimed as stitutes for both have been brought prising to hear that Mr. Butt of the he came off into the dressing room, Frank Jay Cjould has caused a lot of from Russia, so that in the event of Palace has been in touch with Mr. "There Is some loyalty about these talk by declaring that he will get com- either one or the other crying off, the Foster, regarding their services when people, for sure." plete control of the Gaiety theatre dances could be conducted without they return to England. from George Edwardes. Mr. Gould disturbing the programme. Some of James Welch, who has built a big says that as he holds the bulk of the the Russians have struck against Cartmell and Harris sail for the reputation as a comedian tells me that shares in the concern he is entitled to playing matinees, and Mr. Butt met States June 2T>. They will return to he is enjoying himself immensely with the control. Edwardes denies that them on all their grievances. Satur- open at the Palace, Feb. 5. his experience as a serious actor. He Gould holds a majority, and says that day and Monday, Mordkin and Pav- has dropped "The Hooligan," which the American cannot have charge of lowa did not dance together, and at Despite rumors to the contrary, the Sir W. S. Gilbert wrote for him, and the management. The fight promises two performances Pavlowa did not ap- Alhambra, Glasgow, will reopen on is exploiting two sketches in which he to be interesting. pear, it being given out that she was the twice-a-night plan Sept. 4, with gives character sketches of a serio- ill. Mathilda Kjsanski was brought Frank Hush and Charles T. Aldrich comic- kind. In "The Eye-Opener, "The Crucible" by E.I ward C. Hem- over in great haste from Russia to in the chief positions. of which R. C. Carton is the author, inerde K. C. and Francis Neilson M. P., Jake Pavlowa's place. It seemed that Welch plays the part of a blind man was put on for the first time at the the whole unpleasant business was llrooks aiul Ycddcr have landed who has just recovered his sight. Mr. Comedy theatre, June 7. There are to culminate in Pavlowa's permanent here. They are due to open at the Welch tells me that he has in seven characters in the play. \,v .erally retirement from the Palace. She de- King's, Southsea, July .'{. preparation a new sketch for produc- conceded to he unpleasant enough to clared that she would not dance any tion at the London Coliseum at the succeed, and ^ood etiouuh as melo- more and left the theatre, but to Sailed June 17 for South Africa, the back end of the year. It is by Judge drama to be welcomed on both sides everybody's surprise, returned the Four Ascots, Sisters Wingrove, Veron- Parry. It was suggested by "The of the Atlantic. '.: would not sur- next day, and demanded to know if ica Brady, Lola Patey and K. La Freya. Hooligan," and it will de;il with the prise me in the leaM to liml that the her dressing room was ready for her They are all bound for The Empire. process which led to the murderers' America'! ri u )i t -= had been deposed of to use. Having been informed that Johannesburg.- and are going out un- conviction. Mr. Welch li;is made a before this ui-ts info print The theme the dressing room was still open to der the direction of the Hymans. fortune out of "When Knights Were is the same as S!;a ke> pea re's "Measure her, she Intimated that she would Hold." He will shortly put it on again for Measure" nin> si die \vill pos>ibl\ dance. After the scenes of Saturday The Covent (warden authorties have for the sixth season. make th«' pla> a >ni'nss There is 1* Monday, in some live arfi:::.'. • and which the audience decided rhiet!y 1 I to revive Boito's "Mephisto- h\ 1 1 > •!'. booed and hissed the announcement pheles." on the shelf a long time. It I am told that about l.'.it American Ainb > as V.:rh ami K\ n l> \|n>\ as that Pavlowa would not dance, few has also been secured for provincial acts are now here or on their way to Marv 14 VARIETY SHOWS NEXT WEEK. BILLS NEXT WEEK CHICAGO. LONDON. ABORN OPERA COMPANY—McVlcker'a (4th week). PALACE. Reynolda A Donegan Runlio Dancera (American) PARIS NOTES "LITTLE MIS8 FIX-IT'—Chicago O. H. («th week). (Pavlowa. Mordkln Harmony Pour BY IDWAftD O. UND1EW "GET RICH QUICK WALL1NQFORD"— * Co.) (American) Walter C. Kelly Marie Olympic (31st week). Penton (Am- ••6EVEN SISTERS" (Charlea Cherry)—Pow- (American) erican) Albert Wtaelan The Mackwaya er*a (11th week). Paris, June 13. side of "Luna Park." Brown's park is "THE HEART BREAKERS"— Prlnceaa (4th La Pla proper theatrical considerably week). NEW YORK. Is Paris to have a the larger and the attrac- HOWES LECTURES—Oarrick. journal at last? Four managers, Louis tions more varied. HAMMERSTEIN'8. BRIGHTON ATLANTIC CITY. Prlnceaa Rajah MUSIC HALL of Duplay, Alphone Franck, the Gym- MRS. AVERY" (Carlotta Nlllaon)—Apollo. Trlxle Frlganza Frank Keenan A Co. Musical Cuttys nase and Apollo, Firmin Gemain, of Grecian Temple of Six It came as a surprise when reported Myatery James J. Corbett BOSTON. Crouch A Welch Theatre Antoine, and Max Maurey, of that a capitalist by the name of Bon- TroTato DR. DE LUXE" (Ralph Herx> —Colonial («th Anna Chandler Old Soldier Fiddlers Grand Guignol, have formed a com- heur (meaning "happiness" in week). "Dick" Haines A Vldocq Adele Oswald pany for the purpose of "creating a THE GENIUS." —Caatle Square; atock (nrat McKay ft Cantwell French), had secured a controlling time). Erneat Pantzer "Melody Lane Girls" special organ for all that concerns Interest in the Marigny by purchasing ZAZA." —Majeatlc; atock (nrat time). Troupe Martlnettl A Sylves- Ellis ft McKenna ter. theatres, music halls, concerts, and ca- 600 shares. The concern is a limited Bedlnl ft Arthur Delmore A Oneida SAN FRANCISCO. sinos, and for exploiting all systems Joe Jackson liability company divided into 1,100 ETHEL BARRYMORE—Columbia (2d wt-eki. Cunningham A Ma- NEW BK.«..iON and modes of advertising." (Thus shares of $100 each, and has been pay- "MME. SANS GENE" (Stock)— Alcaxar. rion Stone A Kallsi Harry Tsuda Bell Family reads the statutes of the proposed so- ing 9 per cent. Bonheur had to pay The Rlnglings Cliff Gordon NEW WORK. Gallagher ciety.) Ryan A Tucker Shean A $193 per share, 300 belonged to Bor- "A COUNTRY GIRL"—Herald Square (6th Jonea A Lyle Blossom Seeley ney, the present director. Borney, week). Conroy A Le Malre who Little Lord Roberta the "AS A MAN THINKS" (John Maaon)—Naal- "Alkestis" will be revived at has been in bad health for week). (Others to fill.) some time, mova'a (16th FIFTH Comedie Francaise next autumn with "BAXTER'S PARTNER"—Bijou (lat week). AVENUE and absent a great deal, will probably 'EVERYWOMAN"—Lyric (I8th week). Sumlko HENDERSON'S Suizane Rocamora Albert Lambert flls, Delaunay, Paul remain nominally in charge this year, "EXCUSE ME"—Gaiety (20th week). Watsons Farmyard week). Bert Coote A Co. Temple Four Bartet. This French FOLIES BERGERE (10th Mounet, Mme. though Bonheur's control commences "FOLLIES OF 1911"—New York (lat week). Dolan A Lenharr Vlssochi Bros Latoy Broe. version of Eurlpide's tragedy is by O. "GET RICH QUICK WALLINGFORD"—Co- Shields A Rogers In July. He is credited with the in- Weston, Fields A Lutz Bros A Co han'a (44th week). v Rivollet, and was recently* .given at tention of appointing Leon Pouget, a GRAND ITALIAN OPERA— Irvlna\ Place (Sd Carroll Donahue A Stevens Wykoff A PerclTal Three Mitchells the open-air theatre of Orange. "Nei- week). \ musical conductor, as general man- GRAND OPERA—Daly'a (2d week).-* Diamond A Nelson (Two to fill) ges d'Antan" by Jules de Marthold, LA 8AISON RUSSE—Winter Garden (3d ager. The general policy of the the- week). CHICAGO. will also formerly given at the Odeon, atre will not be changed. "PINAFORE"—Caalno (5th week). MAJESTIC Havlland ft Thorn- Academy. be included in the Comedie Francaise STOCK— Rose Coghlan A Co. ton STOCK (Corae Payton) —Grand O. H. (8th Murphy A Nichols Pender Troupe repertoire next season. week). Clarice Vance Maxim's Models week). A Red Indian wedding was the SIOONER STOCK—Metropolis (18th Pender Dooley ft Browning ft Lewis "THE MERRY WHIRL"—Columbia (3d advertising scheme at the Jardin d'Ac- Sales Detective pieces are not out of fash- week). climation this week. Running Water, "THE PINK LADY"—New Amsterdam (l«th BOSTON. ion vet in Paris, for we shall have week). a beautiful Iroquois of twenty-five, THE RED ROSE" (Valeaka Suratt) —Globe KEITH'S The Langdons two more here next season. In addi- (2d week). "The Meistersingers" Lillian Ashley was joined in holy matrimony to High Four Regals Pollard tion to a French version of the Ger- Bull, a Sioux, five years younger than Johnny Johnston (Others to fill.) man story "Die Audere," M. Gugen- "FRAME-UP." his spouse. The whole troupe of over MAY HAVE BEEN SAN FRANCISCO. heim is also busy on a similar play Two managers, both members of this 100 redskins, from Canada, who are ORPHEUM Lydell ft Butter- for the Theatre Sarah Bernhardt, club, otherwise known as the Vaude- Mason-Keeler Co. worth appearing in the Gardens, attended the Rousby's '•Scenic Edward Abeles A Co while the Chatelet will present "Le Association, civil marriage, according to French \ille Managers' Protective Revue" Raymond ft Caverly "London by Day Hole Signe des Quartes," from an adventure were discussing this week as to the Albert law, at the Mayor's office, June 8, af- and Night" Bellclatr Bros. of Sherlock Holmes. that Melville Ellis ter going to a Catholic church at Neu- outcome in the event Harry Mountford succeeded in his libel ac- illy, nearby, where an Abbe, who was PHILADELPHIA. The reappearance of Mme. Rejane delegated by the Archbishop of Paris tion for $250,000 against the V. M. P. KEITH'S Four Rianoa Montgomery Moore Billy Farnum at the Hippodrome, London, in "La A. and a few newspapers. A because of his former residence among Paul Dickey A Co. Clark Sisters Chance du Marl," an amusing Frencb the The managers couldn't decide Frank Tlnney Julia Frary Indians in Canada, performed the Howard Van der Koors short piece, has been set back to July collect religious ceremony. All attended in whether Mr. Mountford could 3. Mme. Jeanne Granier, another native dress and war paint, the proces- the $2 50,000 from each of the twenty- clever Parisian actress, is also going that sion being led by two Texas cowboys in eight or thirty people sued, or PAINTERS DIDN'T "WALK OUT." to London about the same time. full costume. amount collectively. Philadelphia, June 21. "If he gets it all from every one of It is pretty hard to put anything Paris, is he'll of coin, won't The Apollo, to have trou- Mme. Rejane left last week for Lon- us, have a bunch over on a booking agent, but some- ble, which -the management has evi- don, to produce at the Hippodrome a he?" said one of the managers. body landed one on Bart McHugh, the dently courted. Seven members of sketch, La Chance du Mari, by de "Yes," replied the other, "and do happy booker in the Land Title the chorus being abruptly discharged Flers and Caillavet, in which Severin you know, I have been thinking this Building, McHugh is still hunting for June 9, intend to sue for a month's Mars and Monteaux will play with the over. It may have been a frame-up the joker who cost him several phone salary. reason between Mountford and the The given was that actress, who is now in good health United. calls and not a little worry. for the season had terminated, but the again. The Theatre Rejane will reopen Don't you see Mountford sued Bart had a little difficulty with an artists suspect it is because they are next season with "Blue Bird" again, $250,000, and then the United came act playing one of the houses he books singled out as being too friendly with after which Mme. Rejane will be seen back for $300,000. But there isn't for, owing to a cancellation, but every- the Syndicate Artistes. against the United; of As a mat- at her own house for a time in Sar- any action that's thing was straightened out satisfactor- ter of fact "Les Transatlantiques" was deau and Moreau's play "Madame Sans against us as members of the V. M. P. ily to both parties. Before leaving withdrawn June 11, but the theatre is Gene" and then in another revival of A. Mountford might secure judgment for New York last week McHugh giving a summer series of "The Merry Paul Hervieu's "La Course du Flam- against us for $250,000, then have the started painters to work on his house. Widow" at half prices. beau." United waive its suit against him for While Mrs. McHugh was watching the The new revue at the Cigale, Paris, $300,000, and the two split up the work going on, the painters suddenly $250,000 between them." their John Calvin Brown's Parisian enter- entitled "Revue des T," produced June laid down brushes and left the The other manager insisted, how- Mrs. it prise Magic City, on the banks of the 2, is played by a splendid troupe, but job. McHugh thought funn>, ever, that if Mountford could secure Seine, was successfully inaugurated the work is hardly worthy of their tal- and when she went up to the booking $250,000 each from thirty people office mentioned it. An actor paid June 2, when 25,000 visitors attended, ent. Among those appearing are he would be foolish to spMt. as it with the majority being by invitation. Sat- Mmes. Jane Marnac, Bremonval, Bor- "Well, you know, he had trouble would be cheaper to pay the $300,000 that painters hav»» urday, when the grounds were open to donl, Merindoll, Angele Gril, Messrs. act, and the been to the United. the public, at twenty cents entrance, Morton (who opened in a new show at called out." "It's too much money, anyway." said Mrs. called York the number was even greater, and all the Moulin Rouge for two nights), McHugh up »w the first manager. "I never knew through the Whitsun holidays the rush Hasti, Fred Pascal. Urban, Dorvill, and spent $2.60 for taxi fare trying to f there was that much in the show busi- it all »n» il>.- was tremendous, the gate money dur- Miss Lawler, etc. It is the best group straighten out be found ness." the left to the first ing the three days reaching $31,000. I have seen at this hall, particularly that painters giw coat of paint a chanrv to dry. The tine scenic railway is the main for a summer run. attraction. "Magic City" is a new (\ E. KOHL. JR., RECOVERED. play ground for the Parisians, and all Casino de Paris remains open with Chicago, June 21. Xan Halperin \\ I i «h. Billy Fried- i " want to s* e it at once, but there is Holle Irene," somewhat pruned, but Chas. E. Kohl, Jr. has recovered lander Musica! Co -i.Mi/ Co., was every indication of the crowds contin- still a risky piece and it is refreshing from the severe attack of tonsilitls married to Bill} Kriedlander pro- and that, the uing concern will make this hot weather to remark that it is which confined him to his home in Oc- prietor and manager of the troupe at money 'hia year, and be a thorn in the by no means a draw. onomowoc, Wis., for the past ten days. Los Angeles, June 4. VARIETY 15 LYCEUM AND CONCERT EBaBBB PLEASANT FOR STOCK PLAYERS. THE PATERSON SITUATION. REDPATH BUREAU BOOKINGS. NEW ALBANY CHATAUQUA. Philadelphia, June 21. Paterson, N. J., June 21. Chicago, June 21. Chicago, June 21. The Orpheum Players began their The Glecker Players, Paterson's Ralph Dunbar of the Dunbar Com- The Glenwood Chatauqua, shortly fifth season of stock in the Chestnut new stock company, opened at the pany of bell ringers has been retain- to be held at New Albany, Ind., will Street theatre this week, producing Lyceum Monday to big business, ap- ed by the Redpath bureau to organize offer at least twenty attractions, some Evelyn Greenleaf Sutherland's "Mon- pearing in "The Lottery Man." The new quarters for their lyceum season. recognized in Chatauqua circles as sieur Beaucaire," one of Richard Paterson Opera House Company con- The Redpath people have also rout- the best attractions in America. The Mansfield's greatest offerings. The tinues at the old stand, presenting ed Ex-Governor Folk of Missouri over Glenwood Chatauqua is easily the lar- tiece was presented under the direc- "Girls" this week, the piece with their circuit of lyceum time, handing gest of its kind in that section of tion of Percy Winter and was credited which they opened last season. There him contracts for a two-month season. the country, and with the exception with being the best production yet of- is much speculation over the out- Amoi;g other prominent attractions of Winona Lake and Chatauqua, New fered by the Orpheum Company. come of the rivalry between the two routed by the Redpath bureau for Cha- York, is the largest ever held east The theatre was crowded Monday companies. tauqua associations are Edward Reno, of Chicago. night to welcome the return of Wil- Next week, Glecker's Players will opening June 24 for a season of ten The Redpath Bureau, which sup- liam Ingersoll, Lottie Briscoe, Carson appear in "When We Were Twenty- weeks; Laurant, who starts on a plies the Glenwood talent, has en- Davenport, J. Hammond Dailey and One," while the Opera House Com- seven-week trip July 8; the Chicago gaged among others, Senator Gore of others, and to greet several members pany produces "The City." Glee Club for ten weeks opening June Oklahoma, Congressman Victor Mur- of the stock company making their 24; John B. Ratto, likewise booked dock of Kansas, Dr. Gonzalas, the no- first appearance here. Much enthus- HEKE ARRANGING OPENING. for ten weeks opening this Saturday, ted Chicago preacher, Billy Sunday, iasm was displayed. The stage was William Stoermer, one of the best and the Dunbar Bell Ringers, routed and the Schildkret Hungarian Orches- fairly covered with floral offerings. It known theatrical men on the Pacific solid for July and August, opening at tra. was Mr. Ingersoll's first appearance Coast, who manages the Auditorium, Ionia, Mich. The Redpath Bureau also has here since a little more than a year Los Angeles, arrived in New York Two other prominent attractions Speaker "Champ" Clark on Its books. ago. Tuesday to make final arrangements favored with large seasons are the Le Provided Congress adjourns in time, Marion Barney, Howell Hansel and for the opening of his house with a Brun Grand Opera Trio, a former the speaker will be heard at several Edwin Middleton closed their season big stock company, July 10. headline vaudeville act, who have Chatauquas this season. of forty weeks at the Chestnut last been given a six-week season opening Saturday night. There was almost a HAYMARKET CLOSES STOCK. July 22 at New Albany and The Kel- CLAKK IN HOME TOWN. duplicate of the demonstration shown Chicago, June 21. logg-Haines Singing Party, with a Chicago, Jun 21. the newcomers. Next week "Arizona" The Haymarket unexpectedly clos- contract calling for ten solid weeks. Chas. W. Clark, the American bar- will be presented. ed down for the summer, Sunday. Je- itone, who created a furore in Paris, The Orpheum Stock Company is anne Towler's Stock Co. was billed to BACK IN LYCEUM FOLD. will be seen at the Chicago University managed by Laferty, for offer Grant many "Resurrection" this week, follow- during the present month. Clark is Chicago, June 21. years with B. F. Keith, and he has ing "Sapho," the attraction last week. the proprietor of a large studio in this Elias Day has opened his spring made a great success of stock on "Sapho," may have proved a little city. session school art, Chestnut Street, the house never clos- warm for the west side. This is the of dramatic where be is busy coaching Lyceum students ing since it opened five years ago, first of the Kohl & Castle large houses TETKAZZINI'S PROGRAM. the for the Mutual bureau. when theatre was taken over by to close down. The Majestic, Chicago Tetrazzini's program for next year Percy G. Williams Mr. Day was the characterist in the to prevent Klaw Opera House and Olympic are still has been arranged. She sings six vaudeville act of Day, Crane and Co., & Erlanger securing it for their "Ad- open. times in Boston with the Boston Opera vanced Vaudeville" invasion. producers of a sketch entitled Co., and four times with it entour; "Hungry" at the Majestic, Chicago, CASEY'S DRAMATIC DEPARTMENT. twice she appears in Philadelphia and last season. After a few weeks in FRIEBUS RETURNS TO COMPANY. Isabel Prentiss, formerly in charge six times in Chicago with the Chicago- Theodore Friebus, leading of the two-a-day Mr. Day decided to re- man of the Stock Producing Managers' As- Philadelphia Opera Co. Her opening the turn to his original line in lyceum. Academy of Music stock company, sociation, is now directing the dram- dates at the Metropolitan here have Before abandoning vaudeville Mr. returned to the organization this week atic department which Pat Casey has not been announced. after an enforced layoff, a fall of eight added to his agency in the Putnam Day produced several acts that have feet during a stage scene two weeks building. turned out successful. KUUELIK'S FAREWELL. ago, placing him on the hospital list. This new addition of Casey's comes Jan Kubelik's farewell tour under James E. Young was the emergency with twenty-two New York produc- NEW CHATAUQUAS. F. C. Whitney's direction will probab- man who filled in at a moment's no- tions after him for talent. Miss Pren- Chicago, June 21. ly open at the Hip. about Oct. 1 .">-!' 2. tice. Friebus' injuries were at first tiss has signed quite a number of peo- Three new Chatauquas have been Concerts have been arranged which thought to be serious. ple for stock engagements. will embrace a trip to Canada. Pacific organized in Michigan by the Redpath Coast, the south and the southwest. bureau at Cold Water. Ionia and POLI GETS SHERIDAN. REVIVAL OF "TWO ORPHANS." Hastings. running up to April, 1912, after which time he will sail for South America. Frank Sheridan signed a contract Next week at the Grand Opera A new Chatauqua has been organ- on House, Kubelik may retire the lime- Tuesday to become the character Corse Payton will give the ized at Ridge Point Park, between from man with Poll Stock in Hartford. West Siders light altogether, though several years the a few inside moves on Fon du Lac and Green Bay, Wis., and Sheridan was last seen in New York the playing of "Two Orphans." may be spent on the Continent will run from June 30 to July 9. R. B. as a member of "The Boss" company Alfred of the Redpath Bureau is re- in which Holbrook Blinn was starred. ORCHESTRA'S SHORT STAYS. LEADING sponsible for this latest effort and has WOMAN TKANSFEK. The men behind the coming tour of been engaged to manage it for the Minna Phillips, who has been lead- Association, the Russian Court Balalaika Orches- STOCK COMEDY RELEASES. ing woman with Corse Payton's as well as direct the book- stock tra (M. \V. Andreeff. ings for the Bureau. W. conductor' company for several seasons, George Ade's "Father and the trans- have fully made up their minds not Hoys" and George Cohan's "The Man ferred herself from the Grand Opera to repeat the mistake l»> Klaw .Jerome 11. Keinuk. the Detroit lum- the agent, but the best weight re- ADVERTISE THEMSELVES ber magnate. Known also somewhat ducer is playing baseball, that is, when in the musie trades, has a great sys- you have someone bat the flies over tem for a sure thing winner on the your head, so it gives you a long chase .Jerome II., backs his after them. And Pat Isn't a chaser, baseball season. i home team naturally. Kvery day he either. places a $"» bet. In this way if Detroit finishes the season with a percentage Joe Schenck and Roland West ot .".no or better, he wins. As the bought a yacht about two weeks ago. Tigers have been well up in the race, Poland selected the boat and Joe gave MIKE DONLIN topping a few times, in the past several a deposit of $200 to bind the sale. Would like to prove to some wide-awake manager that they ran come back. j ears, Mr. Kemick does not have The remainder of the purchase money Is ready to go on the diamond at a moment's notice. Mike Donlln. when he quit the name, wag one of the biggest drawing his lumber or music was to be turned over when the yacht REMRMHKK— to depend upon cards and hardest hitters in the National League. business for a livelihood, although was moored to the Columbia Yacht YOU CANT GO WRONG ON THIS ONE. tli" music business is necessary Club dock. The day arrived. Messrs. Personal Direction. MABEL HITE. to his betting scheme. It is West and Schenck went over to the not always an easy matter to find dock. Their yacht came in. Joe looked someone willing to bet against the it over, and was about to write out a Tigers, and this is where the music check, when glancing over the off side business comes in. When a backer of of the gunwhale, he noticed Frank J. ft • the opposing team cannot be found, Gould's $400,000 ocean-going pleasure LARRY YLE THE 3-rtASE HIT KID. Mose Gumble have boat, just breaking into commission. Fred Belcher and Captain New York Giants, Season 1911. to take the anti-Detroit. The latter Joe looked down at his own boat, then Exclusive Management, JOHN J. MrGRAW. end of last week when thq Yankees took another peek at Gould's water we:e lambasting the Tigers was a palace. "Come on, Roland," said he, period of rejoicing for Fred and Mose. "We'll stake them to that $200, and wait until we can get a regular ship." Late in the summer of each year ihe Knglish music hall artists hold a The Varikti- Baseball Club and a from the Colored Actors' Benev- TYTHE BIGGEST DRAWING PAIID IN THE AMERICAN LEAGUE. Meld day, which brings out a great team BOOKED SOLID WITH DETROIT TIGERS. number of laughs, and also not a lit- olent Association, will struggle on the Direction. HIGH JENNINGS. tle real athletic ability. It is a big latter's ground at 13Gth street and afternoon amongst the performers and 5th avenue, Friday, June 30. The little sum is taken at the gate, field is enclosed, and an admission will a neat CHRISTY CHIEF the proceeds going to some charitable be charged. The first $30 taken in organization. There is a keen, good goes to the ground; the balance it natured rivalry in the events, many has been agreed shall be split between MATTHEWSON^MEYERS systematic the teams 60-40. (No provision has of the artists going into Vic wonder battery. training for the meet. Comedy num- been made, if the receipts do not Booked solid the year around (Next winter, vaudeville). For particulars, see MISS MAY TILLY. bers are mingled with the regular reach the $30.) SOME DANDY LITTLE ACTORS References— BOOZE Bl'LGER. (X. B. ) — Acting last winter didn't hurt events. The sack races, driving us track JOHN J. McCJRAW SAID: Boys, I'm proud of you. and when we play a game races, (in which the women partici- Hl'XNIXU A H(Xi FA1IM. for the picture machine, vou can manatee the team. THAT'S WHAT Ol K MANAGER THINKS OF IS. Bill has been appointed by pate) and steeplechase race bring out Lykens P. S— A FEW SINDAVS IN THE EAST OPEN THIS SIMMER. many funny incidents. Why the Ameri- the Sire Brothers official superinten- can artists do not get together and dent of the hog farm they intend put events of this sort over is probably starting at their country place, near THE PITTSBURG because no one has stepped to the Morris Plains, N. J. HONUS WAGNER PET Bill is pretty wise little fellow on fore to start It. There is much good a Good notices In every city on the National League. derived from these meetings of the hogs. He says there will be 10,000 READ what the Pittsburg Leader said: "Our own Bonus Wagner was the star attraction in the hotly contested game on the farm, and that he is using the artists in a social way. It promotes yesterday between the Cubs and the Pirates In the first inning Bonus stuhbed his toe. to get down to second on a passed ball. In good fellowship, and draws the artists S res' auto every Sunday to scour the trying the third inning It was our Honus who got a safety off Brown. Bonus was the only Pirate to get to the Cubs' the closer together. The English artists surrounding country in search of wonder, and turnd the trick again in tin- ninth, with three neu on bases, knocking out a double, scoring the crew and winning the game." through their many social events have swine. THEY ALL SAY THE SAME. built a stronger spirit of What seems to strike Mr. Lykens PRESS AND 1'1'Itl.lC AGREE THAT BANS WAGNER IS THE GREATEST EVER up much Here's what the Philadelphia Ledger said: as the enjoyable part of the hog farm- comraderie than exists in America. "If It weren't for Wagner, the Phillies would walk in." \T PARKS THIS ing business is that there is one hun- BROKE THE RECORD THREE SIMMER The only ball player In the world who owns a part of a circus. cent, in hogs, with food free. All time booked. Personal and exclusive management. FRED CLARKE. M. S. Bentham's yacht, 'Psyche"' dred per latter is secured from the New- came In second at the races of the The New Rochelle Yacht Club June 1G. York restaurants. In vaudeville when act. five per cent. OCT OF THE ORDINARY. Mr. Bentham has been a member of booking an Bill gets if is lucky and is obliged to the Club since ll»Of>, without any of he split" that with the Cnited agency, them discovering he is an agent. IRONMAN McGINNITY when booking through its office. In an ciitirelv new offering. NEW GLOVE NOVEL SWEATER. ORIGINAL CHEWING TOBACCO. Murray Livingston, reported The "WALT/IN*; >l\l>" COM INK OYKlt. ( Fullv protected by copyright.) (Pirates and all oilier clubs --keep off. i last week as a ball player, a mem- MarquarcU's "Waltzing Mad," a Address, care NEWARK BASEBALL CLl'B. ber of the Alpha Trio, is not the specialty that has been appearing in Murray Li\ ini:ston who heads a sketch the Kuropean music halls for some company in vaudeville. time, has been placed with the Shu- WATCH OCT FOR lerts for next season. The contract WANTED I'at Casey is helping A. L. Krlanger calls for eight weeks, startiny Oct. 2. in running Lawrence, Long Island, with an option. The Marinelli office MIKE LYNCH this summer. Mr. Krlanger has a fixed it. Reliable Players hoin«- there, with forty rooms. Henri (iressit and Barney Reilly, summer NOW NO USHERS OR I, Mr. Casey o<< upi'-.l three when first the globe trotting advance men of the With the All work and no ; • i on the field I. there, bur under the Krlanger staff •: Henry Savage returned from i going . W. > Si ; 'iciest of mi .lust report i . 1 .•very night. tutelage and system of training down, a trip abroad Tuesday. SYRACUSE STARS .it eight. I w l\ .1 • •' Will stand lor ,i, Tat is now using bur two, having lost And Will pay bi a left -handed TALK OF THE T< »\VN THE (liild basein . twenty-live pounds the first month in Roy Manaker, a newspaper man, Headed for the i; I sl'ite e,'. the middle- west .u. - ill-- ol the best. the country. I'at now runs into New formerly of Boston and St. Louis, has Wi've Hutu d i- i . .1 BIG TIME Wile t| 11 i K or w York every morning, racing with Kr- been engaged as press agent for the OPEN FOR SIMMER 191J Addr.ss Manager, care VARIETY I ( Don't tell Geo. Kuntsch. langer"s auto. This helps some, says Pantages Circuit in Seattle. VARIETY *7 HOW THE VARIETYS WON CIRCUS NEWS FROM THE UN1TEDS 27-4 By BOZEMAN BULGER RAINS STOP TWO TOURS. "WILD WKSTH" IX CHICAGO. deep-rooted The Famous Baseball Writer of the New York World John Huftle has a Chicago, June 21. grudge against the weather man. John The west is soon to get a good dose had organized two tent combinations, (Through the rain breaking up the New York-Detroit game last Friday, Mr. Bulger wan of "wild west." Chicago will have Bulger fell asleep one offering "Uncle Tom's" at popu- secured an official scorer. Although Mr. during the proceedings, he two weeks of it with the "101 Ranch" lar prices to Long Island, while the declares that the following account of the historic game at McComb's Dam Park is tech- leaving the Windy City as the "Two other was a mixture of circus, car- nically correct.— Ed.) Bills" pull In. The city is billed from nival and museum, scheduled to hit one end to the other with the an- While the baseball team made up "A high fly has been sent to center" the towns within the shadows of the nouncements of the two "will west" office and ad- yelled Robertson over Catskill mountains. of Variety critics, boys the phone "Who aggregations. vertising solicitors may not go rollick- do you think ought to catch it?" Everywhere that John "staked" the The 101 Ranch opens in Chicago ing down the pages of diamond lore "Well" replied Mr. Nash through show the rain would either drop gent- July 8, and makes four stands there, did the lamentable Casey who the receiver "I'll take it up and let ly or pour in torrents. John finally as leaving July 15, the day that the Two spilled the beans at Muddville, their you know. Now there is a week open called all bets off. Both tented aggre- Bills invade the Windy City for a nine overwhelming defeat of the team from at ." gations have been stored for the pres- days' engagement, making three of the Offices has estab- In the meantime the ball fell safe ent. the United Booking lots on the "101" itinerary. lished a new line of thought in the and the batting critic sped around to Huftle will again try the "white The Miller-Arlington show puts in National Pastime. It has upset all third base. top" touring thing, putting out Nettie two days at each lot, the first stand over which the experts have There were numerous occasions Rivers at the head of the Knicker- theories being at Sixty-ninth street and Hal- for years. If the dear reader where a critic spoiled a long hit. In bocker Stock company, opening July 3 pondered stead avenue; the second, Thirty-ninth spies the three sheet portrait of fact that is part of their business on on a lot that looks dry. ever street and Went worth avenue; the of Fame, and off. Frank O'Brien, Captain Dash in the Hall of the United third, Douglas boulevard and Howard will be a reaaon. sluggers, started a hit in the seventh CAKNIVAIj tour abandoned. there street, and the fourth, Southport ave- that some inning that looked like a riot Chicago, June 21. It will be remembered when nue and Diversey boulevard. ago Willie Keeler explained the suddenly Jolo, a critic, showed up in The proposed Carnival Co., that the years The Two Bills are scheduled for a of hitting safely by saying the the offing. He extended his hands to F. M. Barnes Booking Agency ex- theory five days' stand at Thirty-ninth street to do it was to hit the ball receive the drive, but it tore through pected to tour the country with, has only way and Wentworth avenue, two days alnt." At the out- his talons, struck him on the thigh been disbanded and will not go out "where the man at the Douglas street intersection, fought contest Captain and finally lodged in the slack of his as scheduled. No reason is given for set of the hard and two days at the Southport and In the change in plans. Follow- Dash punctured a. yawning hole pants after ruining a baseball suit sudden Diversey corner. honored theory by showing that cost seven dollars two dollars ing the extensive arrangements that this time Several of the Ringling circus chiefs batter could reach first down and a dollar a week. were being made to launch the pro- that a Variety are of the opinion that neither of the by hitting the ball Another rally started in the fifth ject, the announcement came as a Just as easily wild wests will do much in Chicago. fielders are" i. e. where the when Manwarring, of the Max Hart surprise. "where the They opine that Chicago is not circus of United Booking fielders were. Office, uncoupled a wallop that looked hungry just now. off course it necessitated the knocking good for a circuit of the bases. It CIRCUS MAN LOSES LEU. of an arm or a leg here and there, was a scream and would have had the Utica, N. Y., June 21. YOl'XG but at the end Captain Dash's theory whole show looking at him through Emiuett Weedon, a lithographer BUFFALO EAST. had been established for years to come the wings when all of a sudden the with the Buffalo Bill "Wild West," Vernon Seaver and his Young Buf- beyond peradventure of doubt. umpire, who evidently was also a was run over in the railroad yards falo wild west show is now making The score of this momentous game critic, called it a foul and Mannie had here Monday and one of his legs stands in the east. The show wizards cut off. was 27 to 4 in favor of the Variety, to go on next to the pictures for the Weedon was attached to the are wondering what he will do with all staff 1" critics but the reader must bear in rest 01 the afternoon. of "Car No. of the Bill show. the other "white tops" on the same mind that they had a decided handi- This game was played under the soil with him. cap in their favor at the outset. The rules that were in vogue during the Emmett Weedon is well known in Seavers show was at Mt. Vernon, Variety fellows were able to close in days of the Willow Swamp League. burlesque circles in this city. Last Tuesday, and a number of New York- was "one" while the curly wolves from Harry Weber, the real batting bearcat season he the advance man of ers went and looked it over. the United shop required a full stage. of the United team, came to bat four- Jack Singer's "Serenaders" company. whole teen distinct He joined the Bill show for a "sum- In fact they could have used the times and eleven times OPERA IIAXC'KKS STRIKE. Orpheum circuit in recovering some he hit nothing but the scenery. He mer snap." Paris, June 13. of the batted balls. Harold and always appeared with his war club The performance at the George, the kid battery for Variety when the bases were full. On ordi- that Captain Robertson discovered Paris Opera practically stopped the show. At the nary occasions he did not bat at all the trouble. He found out that he last night, was marked by an inci- finish they did a single turn before a The Variety fellows, being members had studied the game at night and dent not often witnessed at this Acad- retired six of the of the union, complained of this as neglected to take drop in one and into consideration emy. The male dancers struck, while Booking Offices batters in succession. being unfair and went on a strike un- the effect of the sun in his face which the overture of "Coppelia" was being Captain Robertson, of the Booking til he went back to the bench. prevented him from getting the ball played, and refused to go on the stage Office forces complained that after the By the way, an interesting double over. eventful struggle that the bats of his play was spoiled in the eighth inning Harold, the la-year old office boy for the rise of the curtain. heaviest sluggers had been shot as full under very extraordinary circum- catcher for Variktv,, who tips the The conductor stopped his musi- of holes as a swiss cheese or even a stances. The shortstop of the Variety beam at about OS pounds net. gave cians, and one of the stage managers etepladder and he gave that as a team refused to work longer with the out an interview after the game in appeared, explaining that on account reason for the numerous whiffs at the second baseman on the same bill. This which he explained that he did not of a sudden strike the first art of .Leo breeze. was brought about by the umpire de- throw man) runners out at second, Delibre's ballet could not be given, If your Uncle Phil Nash "had been manding that all players show union because they did not get on tirtt. and they intended to proceed at onre ten years younger," as he says, the cards. To-day the United team is in the with the second act This was done result might have been different. The Probably the most interesting and throes of distress. Mr. All.ee lms can- Beyond a few protests the evening Oldtimers over at the Orpheum doubt- dramatic era of this historic contest celled their act and closed them for passed without further trouble Mr. was the eighth less remember the time when inning when Captain good. They have failed to get any The dancers state 1 that :he> had Nash was a baseball critic and a short- Robertson, of the United team, who booking on the short time. Yes. its no intention of striking, but being in- stop as well.. None of the rest of us studied the art of pitching in a cor- worse than that- despite the fact that formed suddenly b> the management was unable lespondence school, that can go that far back. He decided that he they have got new people and fresh a M. Claret had been appoit "e i to play but he helped the team along would go in the box and show the stuff. Mr. Nash wont even give them a ballet master, the others protected and as oest he could by directing the scien- critics just exactly how it should be try-out at Union Mill or Camden. sent a delegation r -> Mf--.ii;.-. dir«' his office by tele- done. He went to tor of the Op. '<:-.>• tific inside stuff from the mound, but at Later Captain Robertson has en- ra Messager re i phone. For instance, when Jess, of the end of a half hour he went away gage! an entirely new company, and in such a high handed manner \o •\\-- the Variety team, lifted a fly to center from there. The Variety, fellows as permission has been given for them ciiss the matter that the dam <•'•> the*-,. '»» 'I'! 1 Held in the sixth inning, Captain banged him for twenty-four hits and to run the bases in ta\i< abs, the> Upon declined go on the S';'ge ' Robertson immediately called to Mr. thirteen runs. will give the critics another battle question is to be di>«r,«:sf,i i< m..- <\ . Nash. It was not until the last minute this afternoon. dicate of Maimers - iS VARIETY 1 ». i r^ i i , ; " i " Will Roetun's Athletic Girls (0). Freeman and Dunham. Six Telephone Girls. NEW ACTS NEXT WEEK. Fencing, Boxing, Wrestling. Songs. Socgs and Dances. nlfial Presentation, Flrat Appearance 8 Mins.; Full Stage. 15 Mins.; One. 28 Mine.; Full Stage. Close Two. or Reappearance In or Around Hammerstein*s. American Roof. American Roof. New York There is contained in this number Freeman and Dunham have a little The Six Telephone Girls make a "IHck," Haninierstein's. the basis ol an excellent vaudeville something different In the two man girl act of the conventional typo. The Ringliiigs, Hammerstein's. presentment. With a little more frame up. The first number is a taxi The act reeks of Gus Edwards, and if Jones and Lyle, Hammerstein's. showmanship, it could readily be de- driver and a "swell," with a song it does not belong to him, it should. Sumiko, Fifth Avenue. veloped into a snappy bit of enter- about New York. It is good locally. There is a man at the head who works Diamond and Nelson, Fifth Avenue. tainment, full of comedy and instruc- The men then offer single specialties, well enough to secure his name in the Wykoff and Percival, Fifth Avenue. tion. At present there is too much one doing a French number very well, billing. The full stage scene is in a rMossom Seelcy, New Brighton. posing. The services of a live stage while the other does "That Wasn't telephone exchange. The girls are Little Lord Roberts, New Brighton. director to inject a bit of ginger is AH," used by Carl Herz and Willa seated at switchboards while the man Shean aud Gallagher, New Brighton. essential. The act opens with two Holt Wakefield. He also sings Val- acts as office manager. There is a Adele Oswald, Brighton Music Hall. girls fencing, the "lunging" and eska Suratt's "When Broadway Was a quantity of good, live talk, handled "parrying" handicapped through the Pasture," "Alexander's Ragtime exceedingly well by the man, backed burlesque French song strongly by girls. The girls do Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Connelly. participants wearing high-heeled Band," and a up the Italian makeup. The same number is well dancing singing also. 'Sweethearts"; (Dramatic). shoes. Then follows some bag punch- in when and feature of the Bobs* specialty, Their appearance Is hampered by the 23 Mins.; Full Stage; (Special Set). ing as a single turn—the weakest a Two helped them toward their big poor cheap dressing. They make Fifth Avenue. portion of the act. This is succeeded which and success England. Freeman and change of. costume which loses In what they term their own ver- by a series of poses illustrating the in one Dunham are a likeable pair, with any value that it might have through sion of Sir W. S. Gilbert's "Sweet- various blows employed by the great personalities and good ap- the second costume being as un- hearts," a dramatic contrast in two fighters oi America—which doesn't pleasing worn the proper material derdressing for the first. Whoever scenes, Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Connelly interest anybody. What is wanted is pearance. With should advance. Dash. Invented those half silk hose is going are at the Fifth Avenue this week. action. A moment later is a boxing they to have something to answer for be- The first scene, "Love's Young bout, in which some rather clever head fore the coming season is over. They Dream," shows the garden of Jane work is displayed by one of the girls. Raymond and Faust Sisters. look worse on the girls than the old Northbrook's (Mrs. Conneijy) home in For a finish an extremely lively wrest- Songs and Dances. all-cotton coverings. There are a full bloom. Here Jane receives her ling match arouses the audience to 10 Mins.; One. couple of gingery numbers in the lover, Henry Spreadbrow (Mr. Con- enthusiasm. The various holds and American Roof. twists are executed with every sem- specialty. The act is a feature num- nelly), who, in his English soldier Raymond and Faust Sisters do not ber for the small time where it will is at for blance of being rehearsed. This is suit, ready to depart once look like a new act, although this make can be readily head- India. He would show his affection where the services of a stage director good and may be their first appearance about girls look lined. That, however, is its limit. at parting, but the girl treats him would be of value. The appearance of the New York. The Hash. indifferently. They plant a little syca- clean and are neatly dressed a po- — trio, which caused the above observa- tree, there is an exchange of tent factor in placing a valuation on more tion, will probably be the means of flowers, the soldier hastily exits. Join. and the turn. holding them back also. The dressing Jinunie Murray. The second scene, "Age Ripened by could be much improved. The girls Songs and Talk. Experience," shows the transitory pe- Claire and West. are both bully good dancers of a type 16 Mins.; One. riod. The sycamore is full grown, and Singers and Dancers. different and much better than is It doesn't take long for the "acts" the young sweethearts have become usually seen in acts of this description. on the "small time" to "cop" an idea. aged and gray in the passing of years. 8 Mins.; One. They appear to have had special train- A short time ago Harry Cooper ap- Sir Henry returns in civilian's clothes Hammerstein's. ing in light foot stepping, and go after peared at Hammerstein's, in the make to the garden spot, where forty years On at 8:14, these boys had no it with every confidence. The man is up of a Hebrew letter carrier. Now before he had bidden adieu to Jane. chance to distinguish themselves even the possessor of a rather good voice of .Hmmie Murray, whoever he is, is on He finds her still unmarried, and in if possessed of any unusual talent. the illustrated song calibre and is a the "small time," first appearing in a love with him. Both reveal their true They do some loose dancing, with help. Proper dressing up and a differ- postman's' outfit. Murray enters car- affection and the lovers embrace to just a few steps away from the regu- ent arrangement may lead the trio to rying letters, postcards and papers. part no more. Connelly's best work lation frame-up of male steppers. This better things. Dash. His principal object seems to be the is done as the old man, while Mrs. is followed by a "rag" solo on the advertising of a paper, since the post- Connelly shows to advantage as the other changes. piano by one, while the Belle Onra. man adapted idea is merely utilized demure young hoopskirted miss in the does Then the pianist tells and the Trapeze. for the excuse of pulling "a lot of first scene. Her voice should stand "gag" about the old soldier who had » Mins.; Full Stage. old boys," long since released and out stronger in the second part. The substituted his nose no right arm and Fiftli Avenue. laid to rest by the embalming fluid at to piece has true sentiment, bound for executing the treble portion of an does not show the hands of others. After dragging to anyone that is half human. While Belle Onra appeal instrumental solo. This is very old sensational in her routine through with this junk, Murray dons There is a delightful touch of nature anything and always poorly done. No one has a Prince Albert, and further illustrates that brings forth a responsive refrain on the trapeze, she has several things ever yet explained just why it was his versatility by delivering an "imi- from the heart. The Fifth Avenue in her favor that should keep her act necessary for the unfortunate man to tation" of James Thornton —which of audience voted hearty approval, and before the public. Belle has a pleas- continue his instrumental evolutions course includes some of Mr. Thorn- there were several curtains. Mark. ant manner, shows symmetrical curves when our liberal congress provides jokes. in her aerial garb, and works with a ton's best But Murray didn't pensions for all disabled warriors. get rapidity pleasing to the eye. It isn't commence to understand how to Claire and West are as good as most Rouble Simms. what she does, but the way she does them over. The "imitation" died with- of the opening male dancing acts a ripple. "bones" Singing Cartoonist. it that makes Belle's act acceptable in out He played the shown hereabout in recent years. to it an early position on a big bill. close. This got him a bow, for 12 Mins.; One. Jolo. Mark. was a relief to the audience, and they American Roof. didn't care as long as he was surely Rouble Simms was probably of the Verxa and Adele. going. The act can't stand up on the Josephine Le Roy. team of Hon and Price, before the "small time." It might do in th- Contortionists. Songs. act became Hon and Tracy. If not, very slow company found in the pl< 7 Mins.; Four. then some one got an idea from some W Mins.; One. ture-and-two-act show. Fre.i one. Simms wears a comedy makeup Yerxa and Adele are presenting a Miss Le Roy gives the impression that is funny because of his slight charmingly dressed contorting turn that she is English with her opening Newsboys Sextet. build. He has no voice, which doesn't that with a little strengthening, will number, but this is dissipated later " count although the kidding of the be right for an early position on any when she takes to "raggy" Btuff. This Singing. songs does. The drawings also matter of the big time bills. At present little singer might dispense with the 18 Mins.; One (5): Four (5); One little. Simms has some funny talk the act is a litle short on the time use of the present "special drop." (8). that gets over, and ne also secured limit. The opening is a dark stage, There Is a frightful clash between the The Newsboys SfxM contains six plenty of laughs from seeming to take with a few minutes' of dancing by the re;l and green strips. Her first num- of the members of the "Song Revue" a couple of girls in the audience as the female member. From this the two go ber could also be changed, or have at turn. They are employing all of the models for one of his drawings, throw- right into a fast routine of clever least one of the verses cut. Miss numbers that were in the big act, and ing the picture to the girls when he twists, both double and single. In Le Hoy has a pleasing personality and retain the "Jimmie Valentine" piece had finished. An Indian head marked the position opening the show on the with "Traumeri" for the closing nuin- of business for that song. What is ending. very *•!• the A good number for American Roof last half of last we^k I earned several bows. needed sadly at present is more com- the small time. Hash. they were well received. Fml. Fred. edy. Fred. . — VARIETY «9 Brothers Martlne. Samson Trio. "The Meistersingers"; (18). HERE'S BILLY GOULD Comedy TrampoltnisU. Strong Act. "Swept by Ocean Breezes." By WILLIAM GOULD. 11 Mins.; Full. (Interior) Mins.; Full Stage. 25 Mins.; Full Stage. Henderson's. Hammerstei n*s Keith's, Boston. 17-11)11 AI>A for a roof garden where the elevators late of ', .• first part. By the time their first se- behind the others in corraling laughs. "Wine, Woman and Son; i 11 o'clock. lection had been rendered half the are eagerly sought around Coote is genuinely funny. The sketch the "Whirl of Pleasure," and Phyrue audience was on the Suffragette Farm. Foley Bros, opened the show, with- is a poor vehicle for the comedian's Ogden, for another of their thowp for The second half of the program ran out' starting anything until one of the talents. next season. "silver as follows: Roehm's Athletic Girls brothers announced the shower Valerie Bergere and Co. in "Judg- clog."' which sent them off to good ap- (New Acts), Bernard and Weston, ment," supplied the sombre side. Miss snap and style they will rank well as plause. "Consul, the Great," Bedini and Ar- Bergere has rearranged the piece some an act of their kind, "'lie Six Steppers thur, Winsor McCay, Samson Trio. Rouble Simms, Freeman and Dur- since last seen. ") The character of the were placed nicely ("No. J ' and reel- ham, 6 Telephone Girls and Raymond Bernard and Weston scored a hit. De- mother-in-law has been taken out al- ed off a substantial hit. The act, al- and Faust Sisters (New Acts). wirsky, trainer for "Consul," is with together, removing the slight attempt though lacking class, makes the two- Dash. him and the act is working smoothly; at comedy and the act gains thereby. men dancing teams h >k pretty foolish. Bedini and Arthur had nobody to bur- This leaves the piece alive from start Gordon Bros, and Boxing Kangaroo lesque, their stronghold for roof work. Acts) closes the entertainment to emp- to finish. closed the show. The house remained Winsor McCay did a "Brodie" and cut ty benches. Even the waiters had de- De Voie Trio opened the program seated to see the animal in action. his act to "cases." Samson Trio (New parted. Jolo. to good effect. When the trio attain Dash. . VARIETY ji HENDERSON'S. FIFTH AVENUE. NEW YORK. THE LIGHTS O- LONDON Henderson's, last Monday night, was You never can tell what that audi- About half a house at the New York Cecil Spooner, this old English scene of several riots. the The show ence at the Fifth Avenue is going to Tuesday night witnessed a "small melodrama and ice-cream cones, were ran in fits and starts, hut there were do on a Monday night, but this week time" vaudeville bill, remarkable for the main attractions at the Metropolis six turns of those programed that it wouldn't have taken wise to class. theatre in the Bronx, evening. proved big winners. Between these a man its lack of features and The Monday acts the show slowed down. The run- have coppered any old kind of a bet one turn on the bill approaching any- As an idol in the Bronx, Miss Spooner ning order had been switched for the that it was doing a good imitation of thing near a solid hit was Milo, who has Christy Matthewson backed off the night show. The result was a pleas- the Egyptian mummy that hasn't en- has been seen under another name. boards. The play made no difference. ing entertainment. joyed a laugh since the days the sand The opening turn was two colored As the characters appeared they were Abbott and White were the real was dropped on the Sahara desert. entertainers, Gaines and Jones. They cheered for what they had done. start of the bill. The boys are native sons of the Island and the home folk The audience was conspicuous by its have a turn that would remind one The ice cream cones came in quite turned out en masse to give a befitting absence. Even the ushers were too in a way of Williams and Walker many handy while the stage hands were send off. The boys stopped the show warm under the collar to start much moons ago. The straight is a dandy shifting London about at great speed. completely. A speech and ten bows "coon" who gets his points over very applause. Both the old and the new The big advantago In the play seemed were the total result of their work. well. The comedy man Is a little shy acts suffered with the heat and from to be the showing of snow. It was hot With the next turn there was a little at present, but should manage to and then some, Monday evening, but flop. Patty and Desperado. (New the lack of noise. loosen up a bit, and the turn would the players shivered with cold, and Acts). Truly Shattuck was headlined, but improve to a great extent. The sec- you have to hand it to them for being Baily and Teare, on next, livened if Monday night's audience is any cri- ond spot was assigned to Lucille Lang- actors when they could extract sym- things up again. The man is a clever terion, she isn't the "draw" at the don, who delivered three numbers pathy from a perspiring crowd. And colored comedian and had them laugh- Fifth Avenue she should be, after star- with pleasing result. The trouble with that hero did look cold. The little ing all the way. Their finish on the ring in "Alma" in the same neigh- the act presented by ths little Miss fellow went through three hours of brasses went big. The Romany Opera borhood ( Weber's ) is that two of the songs she offers are drama without a bit of cheer until Company held forth in the next spot Belle Onra (New Acts) opened. practically the same. She should re- the last two minutes of the piece. That and proved a "clean-up." The person- Brent Hayes followed and his "ban- tain her closing number by all means goes for the heroine as well. And the nel of the act Is practically the same joisms" were well received under the and look for a new opening song. She villain had to wear a fur-lined over- as in days of yore. The repertoire Is conditions. The Avon Comedy Four was received excellently for the early coat. nicely selected and was well received. were on third and worked hard to position. "The Lights O' London" has a plot Florence Qulnn, a diminutive soprano, puncture the deathlike silence with The Semon Duo followed after a that could really be played in twenty stands out among the principals. Her their songs and comedy, finally arous- reel and managed fairly well. The minutes or under, and in many cases, rendition of the Doll Song from "The ing them at the finish. Italian number used to .close with bigger plots are shown in the London Tales of Hoffman" was a distinct fea- Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Connelly (New is not as strong as it might be. Then halls at present. While at times the ture. Acts), had an act that suited the came Milo, who kept the house guess- crowd groaned at the villain, they Following the operatic offering came Sphynxy atmosphere, and Perry and ing for ten of the seventeen minutes did not hiss him—for at one time or Harvey and De Vora Trio. The num- White put the busy little bee to shame that he held the stage. other in his Bronx past, he must have ber proved to the liking of the audi- before the audience was aroused from Cohan and Young, with "Cohen been a hero. ence and the little "pick" employed in its reverie. from Bridgeport," pulled some laugh- The melodrama travesty of the the turn was one of the bright features Emmet Devoy and Co. between the ter. They are a new combination, and present day must have been taken of the evening's program. The Bro- "souse" and the "chocolate colored the men do not work with sufficient from this play. Harold Armytage is thers Martine (New Acts) next. baby" at the finish, gave the curtain snap at present to get as much out of certainly a travesty name. Harold was Then came the Bowman Brothers a little more exercise, with the audi- the duolog as their predecessors (Har- the hero. Clifford Armytage was the with another solid hit. The Harem ence exercising its hands for a minute. rison and Barney Bernard) did on the hero's cousin and villain at the same skirt finish for "The Land of Har- Miss Shattuck proved a feminine big time. time. Bess Marks was the heroine mony" was the means of capturing the Horatius, for she stood at the foot- A musical turn by the Banta Broth- and Hetty Preene was a foolish girl audience wholesale. With the "Top of lights and almost dared them to ap- ers was one of the hits of the night. who wanted fine clothes and also the World Dancers" in the closing plaud her. She was in good voice, The singing of the four was particu- wanted to be a lady. Seth Preene position, the show left a pleasing Im- but the house was in deep slumber. larly to the liking of the audience. was Hetty's father and he did the vil- pression. The tabloid musical comedy Mabelle Fonda Troupe felt more Josephine Le Roy (New Acts) was in lain's dirty work, because he wanted was the feature of the bill, and the like throwing the clubs Into the audi- the next to closing spot, with the fin- his daughter to get what she wanted. various numbers received well earned ence than into each other's hands, but ish left to Nat Leffingwell and Co. Joseph Jarvis was a kind actor, and applause throughout the action. creditably stuck to their posts and Leffingwell Is a great "small time" Eliza Jarvis was his wife. There are The Musical Forrests opened and closed the show. The orchestra was comedy artist, and his work kept the other characters such as the hero's Celia and Neta Reid followed in the awakened by the fall of the curtain. audience laughing to the end. father, but he gets his In the first act. early spot. Fred. Mark. Fred. Harold, the hero, played by a dark fellow who combs his hair like an ARTHTR'S T1HST PROGRAM. MUCKENFUSS COMING. OVERLAND AUTO TRIP. actor, was certainly the champion grouch of the world throughout this Asbury Park, N. J., June 21. Chicago, June 21. Portland, Ore., June 21. play. But then he worked as though The first program of "big time" B. S. Muckenfus8, the former Inter Angela May, the prima donna, who he was playing a regular part, and as vaudeville for this summer, to be States Circuit's booking manager, will is traveling the west coast in her own long as he is handed the leads will get presented at the Criterion next week, leave for New York next week, taking motor car, has left for a visit of the along. Rowden Hall was his real has been arranged by Arthur Klein, his entire family along. Mr. Mucken- summer resorts of this state, Washing- name. The villain was played by the newest manager of Walter Rosen- fuss has been in the agency business ton and British Columbia. Hal Clarendon. Outside of forget- berg's Criterion theatre. here on a ten per cent, basis since re- The singer has been making a pro- ting his lines a few times, Hal gave Hilled to appear are "The Bandit," tiring from the Inter State. There is fessional tour in her auto, starting af- satisfaction. He staged the piece as Ashi Troupe, Donovan and Arnold, a possibility that he will locate in ter an engagement at the Orpheum, well. Richard Purdon perhaps did Bison City Four, Nancy Withro. Wil- New York and open an agency there. Boise, April 9, of last year. She the only piece of real acting during liams Brothers, and Bert Melrose. His daughter, Rosalie, is in the United has been en tour for one year and the evening. The others played their Vr, Klein is running the house on Hooking Offices, looking after "small three months, during that time travel- parts in order to give the idea of the a penontc. :e plan with Mr. Rosenberg. time" in the South. ing some 4,000 miles. story, but Purdon is a Vaudeville will remain there over the character man of some note and certainly saves that summer. The initial bill is a sample OFFERS FOR T1NNEY. ACCIDENT COSTS 20 WEEKS. company this week from a shut-out, as show, preliminary to a big Fourth of Two offers from the different sides Chicago, June 21. far as acting is •July week, with the shows growing concerned. of the legitimate fence for Frank Tin- The comedian of the Williams, stronger weekly. Miss Spooner has the part of Bess ney, are being looked over by his rep- Thompson and Copeland Co., accident- Marks, but there is nothing to it that The Critei ion is a theatre of small resentative, Max Hart. ly cut his right hand this week on a gives the stock leader any chance. capacity. Bookings for it will come The Shuberts would like to engage glass. The injured member became While it Is a hard thing through the United Booking Offices. for a stranger Mr. Tinney to take the part in the first worse and the comedian visited a phy- to the Mr. Klein has oh'ained the United Bronx to rave about the Winter Garden show which was played sician who advised him not to work Spooner stock at sitting, is "franchise" for this city. one it by Al Jolson at the Winter Garden, until it healed. The accident made worth the price of admission to go up, New York. The other proposition ar- it necessary for the trio to cancel just to hear the villain say in the last Inge and Farrell, a "sister" act, rived from a Klaw & Krlanger man- twenty weeks' work recently contract- act, "Hetty has betrayed me, curse have separated. ager. ed for. her." ./r.y.v. . VARIBTY ISOO Ol THE ORIGINAL PRODUCER of the "T0D0L0 DANCE" also i novvn as "THE TURKEY TROT" and "THE FRISCO GLIDE" NEW BRIGHTON THEATRE, NEXT WEEK (June 26) KIND PERMISSION OF Now Playing in Europe SCHWARZ BROTHERS Originators of the Pantomime" ROKEN MIRROR" Protected in all Countries. Sole Representative, H. B. MARINE LLI CORRESPONDENCE Uiless otherwise noted, tke followinf reports are for the current week. JOHN J O'CONNOR VARIETY'S CHICAGO OFFICEi ; CflICAG0 35 SOUTH DEARBORN STREET Representative * Phone 4401 Central Interested. CUTS MAJESTIC (Lyman B. Glover, mgr. ; agent. Corlnne Francis In an early spot Orpheum Circuit). —The Majestic haa offered went through safely, with some good numbers some exceptionally prominent headllnera In well rendered. The Narrow Brothers opened the paat several week*, but evidently there la the performance with a comedy bicycle act. For Everybody a little "Jinx" around the house, for without The contortionists kept the house In good an exception, they have fallen far below humor through his falls, and brought the expectations. This week It was expected that tram soMd applause at the close. The Three Louise Dresser would break the spell. After Escurdos closed. WINN. her opening number, It looked as though she would, but the headllner kept on singing Willie Slegle, a Juvenile Hebrew comedian, number after number until It began to look and until lately one of the Telegraph Four, Is Clear, sharp and perfect. as though she Intended giving the evening's losing his eyesight. No one ran And the cause entertainment all by herself, and toward the of his present trouble. finish the audience refused to applaud. Miss Dresser works In "two." accompanied by a Joe Allman Is back In America after three A full equipment; can pianist. With two or three songs eliminated years' absence In Australia. from her routine and working In "one" with- out the pianist, there is every reason to be- Harry Lyons, a former Mort Singer prin- lieve she would do much better. Edwards cipal, has left Chicago for New York, after handle cuts more quickly Davis presented his own playlet, "All Rivers a few disastrous weeks In vaudeville. Lyons Meet at the Sea." Mary Hampton, who Im- will attempt to connect with a musical com- personates a scrub woman, seems promising, edy while In the east. with satisfaction than any but there Isn't a chance for Earl Mitchell or Alice Learn, the other two members of the Terry Sherman has replaced Earl Taylor in cast. However, the setting was above the the White City Trio. Sherman Is a Chlcagoar engraver in New York. average, which helps, although one can't find and has written several popular song h\-> much enjoyment looking at a pretty stage Taylor has found another trio In San T'rnn picture for twenty minutes, especially on a Cisco. warm night. Harry Fox and the Mlllershlp Sisters followed Davis and Co. They alone The Interstate office has arranged to sup- Will furnish estimates gave the audience their money's worth. Fox ply attractions for Grceson's the.arr. Tampa, Is In a class by himself when It comes to light and the Victoria, at Charleston. S C. comedy. Sherman, Krantzman and White were also present, with Terry Sherman re- Rlvervlew Park at HutcMson has decided Write us, if more convenient placing Earl Taylor. Some new material has not to alternate between vaudeville ard mu- been added with good results. Sherman, If sical comedy this summer, and Int-tead, will given little more opportunity to clown, tills than to call a piny solid vaudeville throughout, booked personally might help the comedy end considerably. The •by J. C. Matthews. three boys are already working smoothly, and In a few weeks should have an offering fifty per cent better than their former one. Will Kerry Meag'. r, win, \v!i> start a five weeks' Rogers, whom the management thought wor- vacation next month. u.\a decided to take thy of a two weeks* engagement, went better another look at New York Instead of hiking •>•• than he did last week. Rogers Is a relief to the mountain* fishing purposes. Thin from the conventional comedy single. His will be Kerry's second visit to the big city in thirty-five years. Twenty-four years ago he Standard Engraving Co. talk Is made doubly valuable through his peculiar delivery, and It never falls to bring got as far east as Hoboken, but balked at the the desired laugh. The droll cowboy shared Hudson River and turned back Chlcagoward the honors with Harry Fox. The Four Hunt- Last summer Kerry mustered up enough 560 Seventh Avenue, New York ings went rather slow Monday evening, and nerve to go the limit and took his first good didn't seem to start until the dancing finish. look at Broadway. This summer his Inten- to This Is no reflection on the quartet's work, tions are to go away up Harlem and look however, for they hate an excellent comedy at the Bronx from the viaduct. He may. act, but Monday's house refused to become Who can tell? Whin mnm09rin§ mdirHMemmtt kindly mention VARIETY — VARIETY *3 Will BIG HIT Hammerstein's Roof NOW! Mayme Children of Roblsh and Childress, Sheppard Camp, a former burlesque man. GARRICK (W. W. Freeman, mgr.; Shu- Q. Doyle). —Orrln & MeKenzle; Helsler Sis- attempting to save her nephew's life, when will replace Frank Mclntyre In "The Trav- berts). —Howe's Travel Lectures. ters Figaro; Marie Ward; Melville & Whit- i had set fire to his clothing, had her hands eling Salesman" next season, when Mclntyre RIVERVIEW EXPOSITION— Arthur Pryoi ney; Scott & Crosby. rribly burned. Despite her efforts the child goes with "Snobs," the new George Bronson .11. (1 his band for another week. WHITE CITY VAUDEVILLE THEATRE ed in a hospital a few hours later. Mrs. Howard comedy. WHITE CITY.— Liberal's Grand Opera Co. (Luwig Linick, mgr.; agent, Frank Q. Doyle) >bisch is recovering at her home here. and band, feature attraction. Torcat seems -The Millers; Edna Ruppert; Kramer & El- Avery Hopwood has completed his i.exl sea- to be the headline sensation, and is playing to liott. Harry LeVan has been engaged to play the son's effort, which Is entitled "Somewhere several large audiences nightly IOLA (Georg. E. Powell, mgr.; agent. lnclpal part In Dixon and Hansen's "Happy Rise." Preparations are being made to launch SAN SOUCI. —Free vaudeville with Sophie Frank Q. Doyle*. — Frankic La Marche; Dal- hool Kids" Lee Krause closed the con- the piece early In the fall. Tucker heading. benle; Polskl Stock Co. act. FOREST PARK. —Johnny Hand and his MONOGRAM ( M. Klein, mgr.; agent. Frank McVICKER'S (Geo. Warren, mgr.; K. & E. band. Q. Doyle). —May & May; Lizzie Hart. Th«- Sandy McGregor, the Scotch comedian has —Aborn Opera Co. Hillmans; Klein & Doyle. (Harry Thurston, en signed by Mort Singer to hold down a COLUMBIA (M. Woods, mgr.; Columbia CHICAGO MUSEUM E Co.). — Bowery Burlesquers* will mgr.). Big Otters Trained Animal Show. irt with "The Prince of To-Night" In which Am. "The — Burlesque and Curio Hall. Freaks: Ella ow Henry Woodruff will star. close the engagement at the Columbia next SAN FRANCISCO week. House will be dark for remainder of Ewlng, J. W. Coffee Young Sandow and By J. E. McCLELLAN. The Policemen's Benevolent Association has the summer. Kl Kl. CHICAGO OPERA (George Kings- WILLAK1) (Jones, Llnlck & Schaefii. VARIETY'S San Francisco Ofn- .-. lected Harry Askln's "The Girl I Love" for HOUSE bury, mgr.; K. & E.). — "Little Miss Fix-It" mgr.; agi nt. Frank (J Doyle >. Alice Ray- 90S Market St 1 annual benefit to be held at the Audlto- still drawing big audiences despite hot Co.: ('nine (iilnm; John E. Brennan MltPHEI'M 1 Martin Beck, gen mgr.: agi-nt. 11m here week of Sept. 24. mond & & weither. It will probably last over the sum- & Co.; Davis & Cooper; Alpha Troupe. < ipheum C|. <-uii 1. —Edward Abeles. supported mer. WILSON AV. (Jones. Llnlck & Schacfer. by charlotte Landers, has a cleverly <-on- Cairo Portello has opened a producing de- OLYMPIC (Sum Lederer. mgr.; K. & E. ). mgr.; agent, Prank Q. Doyle ». —Stella Bid- Htructid comedy sketch. "He Tried to Be rtment In the American Theatrical Agency, "Get Rich Quick Walllngford," figured as the well & Co.; Andy Rice: Raymond & Burton Nice." It found favor Immediately Ray- •r first effort being "The Portello Eight." best show in town. Co.: Earl Flynn: Morle & Scomie. mond and Caverly went very well. Albert enter- >w In rehearsal. POWERS (Harry Powers, mgr.; K. & E.).-- VIRGINIA (W. B Heaney. :n«r. ; ag.-nt. Hole, the boy soprano, Interested and "The Seven Sisters," eleventh week commenc- Frank Q. Doyle). —Muzz & Kumm; King & tained. Bellclalr Bros.. In the closing spot, ing Monday. A few changes In the cast have Davis; Shirley Lane; Kelley Bros. held everyone In with their excellent aerobatie Lenox Pawle, a member of "Marriage a la been made, but otherwise the show remains BIJOU DREAM (Slgmund Faller. mgr; «p« cialty. "A Night In a Turkish Bath" did trie." will produce for vaudeville next sea- the same and present business looks promising agent. Frank Q. Doyle). — Le Crand<- Trio: not lose anything through playing the second n. a one-act playlet called "The Devil's for a good summer engagement. Ben Turplns; Willis & Willis; Jimmy R«mo; vveek. and gathered In the big hit. Farrell- orld." Pawle has been engaged for "Pom- PRINCESS (Mort. H. Singer, mgr.; Shu- Du Boise & Younge, Sidney Dillon & Co. Taylor Trio (holding oven also put over a der Walk," which opens hero early In the berts). — The management evidently seems sat- PREMIER (Chas. Srhaofer. mgr.; agent. solid success Belle Adair passed nicely II. isfied with the showing made by the new Frank Q. Doyle). —Anglo-Russian Trio; Ows- .lamts H. Culbn once again proved equal to piece since they have announced no plans for ley Bros.; ORourke & ORourke; Ethel Rey- the occasion. "The Goose Girl," from Harold McGrath's anything to succeed "The Heartbreakers" be- nolds: Chas. Welsz: Maybe 11 Milton; Knight & vel will go Into rehearsal early next month fore next season. Business Is picking up every Benton: Harry Klein. Mrs Weston Is booking the Richmond r production some time next season. day. GEM (Chas. Schaefer. mgr.; agent, Frank theatre, out in the Richmond district. This GORDON-NORTH AMUSEMENT COMPANY, Inc. ASON 19 1 1-12 Attractions Playing the Columbia Amusement Circuit of Theatres Now Playing to Crowded Houses Columbia Theatre, N. Y. MORTON and MOORE in "THE MERRY WHIRL" THE WORLD OF PLEASURE" CO. "THE PASSING PARADE" CO. VAUDEVILLE ATTRACTIONS PLAYING THE UNITED TIME Sam Mann and Company in "The New Leader," by Aaron Hoffman. Hugh Herbert and Company in "The Son of Solomon." by Aaron Hoffman. Others in Preparation by Aaron H Offman. Can Use Good Musical Comedy People at All Times OFFICES, SUITE 811-12-13-14 Columbia Theatre Bldg., NEW YORK English Representative: HARRY DAY American Representative : C. W. MORGANSTERN English Ida Barr Comedienne iii'ly Booked for in at Louisville, June 23 * the Weeks the West, Opening ... 25 . K t - it •r .. . . «' k !>v ! (Thanks to Harry Day tor setting back English contracts.) '» 'i I. ;i^f When muuvmiy adccr(t&ctn>. utn kindly rum (Km \'\ltlt.'l\ — 24 VARIETY mmmr placii to stop at Chicago's One Popular Theatrical Hotel The Saratoga Hotel SPECIAL WEEKLY RATES "» a >e'*' THE '^ ^^ ^^ CAFE,^^ ^ ^"* * ^^^ 9 w*K %&^w ^aw aE aS 1*^ aE SARATOGA 7&*mE$Si£fLl!?K 9 M Paoae 7167 Bryaat ^ ^ The leflaed Home for Achaowl«4tf«d • the ^ ^^M Profeeetoaala. beat place to atop et ^^ Haadaoaiely Fvraleh- In New York City. ed Steaai Heated Oae block fross tao B*ok> Boenia, Hatha aad Imi Offices.VAIIETY ud ST. Ik* Pat Casey Agaacy. THE KILDA" every convenience. Now at 67 W. 44th Street PAULINE COOKE and JENIE JACOBS, Proprietors Furnished 7 Room Cottage for Rent, Lootf Island In the house managed by Archie Levey, for- engagement of note. She waa discovered by mer booking agent. ^ Mr. Ebcy and her success Ih due to his unfull- Ing effort In her behalf. During her two Dolllver ftnd Rogers, those dancing soubrets, Wei ks' engagement at the Oakland Orphcum. who have Just closed a long engagement at Hotel Plymouth crowds were turned away at every perform- the Odeon Cafe, have been booked for Indefi- ance. Mr. Soniienberg (treasurer of the Oak- nitely at the New Port Cafe. Seattle. They land house) states that never In his experi- open In Seattle 26. ence in the show business has he seen an at- EUROPEAN PLAN traction that offers greater possibilities. "The Perfect dlrl" will go on over the Orpheum The Premium theatre on Fllmore street has Circuit accompanied by her mother. Herkcley had a checkered career Bince openlnR a few Md STREET, B*t7tk&8aATM., NEW YORK CITY is MIbb Kdwards' native town. months ago. The management has tried everything from Yiddish vaudeville to mov- New Fireproof Building A Stone's Throw from Broadway Jerome II. Heinick has opened professional the report that ing pictures. Now comes rooms for the professional people when they they are RolnR to have musical comedy. The A room by the day with use of bath. "MITIPPtlUllUt TUTinL llllltdPaTTC" are in and around San Francisco. The oilier house has been renamed the (layety. fi.oo and $1.26 single ; $1.60 and $1.76 Is in charge of Kert C. Marquart, a clever double A room by the day, with private bathroom attached, $l.5f pianist. The olllce has been quite a success, Kleley leaves for the east to attend •Ingle; $2.00 double. Rooms with use of bath, from $5. On to $8.00 per Jack as the number of professionals coming in the convention of the Stage Mechanics, as rep- week single, and from $6.00 to $8.60 double. Rooroi with private bath every day denote The looms are situated In, resentative of tin- Oakland local. Mr. Kleley attached from $8.60 to $10.00 per week single, and from $9.60 to $11.00 the Douglas building, Itus Market street. has been electrician at the Oakland Orphcum double. "NO HIGHER." since the opening of that house a couple of Every room haa hot and cold running water, electric light and Tom Kelley, the popular San Franciseo years ago. long-distance telephone. Restaurant a la carte. Club breakfasta singer, has been held over Indefinitely at tin Odeon <"afe. ltrui'p and Calvert leave for the east 20. Phone, Hill of CIus Hill's shows for 1520 Murray T. SINNOTT, Mgr. They are to join one Mr. Tifllney, associated with the Pantages next season. They are a clever team and olllce here, and who has been In the show have been doing their act on the coast this business since Columbus discovered us, has piist season, biled as the (ierman Professor lately been appointed Judge over In Marin and the CJIrl. Mr. Itruce pays hi- will stop off A Real Proprietor of a County, where lie has been located for some at Milwaukee to refresh his dialect. time. been Real Place to Live Mr. Tifllney has a success as a LEONARD HICKS showman, and in his otlbial position, it Is The Rees Trio sail for Honolulu 2T> for six flood morning, Judge. weeks, after which they will go to Australia. Al La Rose, who had the (larden theatre ( >ne of the- saddest happenings In the west, at San Jose has quit. He lost about ft'.OO. death of clever little Nellie KiESBKS: the sudden was He has decided that he will go back Into the Montgomery, who was Mrs. Charles Albert ONIOAOO H0TEL GRANT show business as a performer and play vaude- Fischer. She had been confined In the Sls- ville dates. No doubt La Rose haB found out teis" Hospital. An operation was performed, that It Is better to be a performer and get which proved unsuccessful, although the life his every week than to be a manager and of Mrs. Fischer's new-born babe was saved, SUMMER SUBSCRIPTION $1 face a weekly de licit. and is doing nicely. The loss of Nellie Mont- will gomery will be keenly felt by her host of VARIETY be seat postpaid to any address In the United States or Canada for June, July and August for There are live musical comedies companies friends both in and out of -the profession. one dollar. at Los Angeles: Joe Howard Co.. at the sang and danced her way Into the hearts She Majestic; Ferris Hartman Co., at the (Jrnml; of the San Francisco and Los Angeles audi- Armstrong Co.. at the Lyceum; and the ences, where she appeared In musical stock Olympic and the Princess, respectively. All with the Fischer Musical Comedy Company. Winchester Hotel ZEISSE'S HOTEL shows arc reported doing business. "THE ACTOR'S Fort Cafe at Seattle Is In the HOME." Opposite the Walnut and Casino Theatres, Tin- New PORTOLA-LOL'VRK (Herbert Meyerfeld, hands of a receiver. Mr. Rosenthal, the for- Philadelphia, Pa mgr.; Lester J. Fountain, amusement mgr.). mer manager. has left for Alaska. Sam San Francisco. Cal. La Maja, Spanish dancer; King & Starr; Mlair. husband of May Taylor, has been ap- Rates 60c. to $2 a day. $8.60 to $8 per week. — Hampton <£.- Stuart; Lisa Ward; La Angellta, pointed amusement manager. In conjunction 600 Rooms. Centrally located, near theatres. "Apache Dance." with Mr. Stanton, he will look after the af- ROLKIN A SHARP, Props. fairs of the <"afe f.»r the creditors. The lia- CHAS. BUSBT. Mgr. Continental Hotel bilities reach $!*>, flint. Theatrical Headquarters PHILADELPHIA Ale\ I'ant.'iKcs Is exclusive booking agent PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA Hy (IKORGE M. YOI'NO. for Fasad. n;i and Ocean Park, two towns KLITH'S (H. T. Jordan, mgr ; agent. I'. \i. ill' I .OS Ilgell s. outside A O. ) It's a long time since Frank Tinney played around Philadelphia as "Kaby Frank l.e\. v I '. record of long engagements to his credit. t : Dad's Theatrical Hotel here looks like a big thing "'innej . and tlie house, too. There \\ • iv p i ty 1. 1 in u the of last week's at tin- opening show I With The Place Where the White Rate Dine PHILADELPHIA offerings, giving the show b . c ,'un kei I. 1 1 1 • •..;> os Angeles theatre, house became known to run on, and It kept a i U pace from as The KmprcsB. the start. The La T •< Pro ih heljied the i«is>- states th.it he \v;ih one of the "black- there now. She received quite a reception • start with their era -.<,' good acrobatic act listed acts' th.it h;nl Binned contracts with on her opening In i v this time This Is the The Armstrong Musical Comedy Company the boys showing on" inn "i.imonly ' b\ • r P.i n t .i • s In fore the blacklist was raised, anil Beeond i-= rnniiRcmi'til i>layed hy MIsb Ward at making very good at Stockton, and staml- lloor tumbling t> s I !oth are clean work » li.it In is out here fullllling his obligations the Portola. . i- iimiii has been the rule every night with its In a single I'.n'.le J. Warren Keam Tip- ;i< I gins to I. oh Angeles ii-xt week and !i,s popular company. They open at tbi scored solidly w. I. li:s nicely set up magical * '"•in there to |>i rivr Primrose states that ,j l.\'. .mi (toiiii'ilv orpin urn i at I,iih Angebs. Anderson, McNeil and Saucedo opened on act In which he assisted by finer Whit- «.(' 'Ins will probably lie his last season on tin ' .In. :• I'lara the clever soubret t Howard, the iirphiuiii time last week and certainly formerly one of i-olliie Nli hols' Fadettes .«! i.t'; and that In expects to settle In the \ t ii \". t I ;i . - i i; w.i a i- i-d r ly I. on coin | n s m rl en Miss White adds conn to the act being at \\.st made good. This act Ib purely a western to I i. .losi ph. of I. os Aiii:i b s. but later of tractive looking, and she can and one ol" the kind that, when they do get handl the piano ' • I o. re in:nb a host ol Sali S' whi he has east, we hear from again out here as top as well as she did the baps viol. Kcane Is - 1 'Tii n I while he st a t is 1;. will la 1 r Sousie Lehman has slgind t" go with Don pretty well In advance of many of the big out i h lis .- i ' •- ' • i 1 c i I 1 i 1 1 1 a k ' b 1 "h 1 pi n is Kami an soprano soloist She Joins magic handlers, his manipulation of the cards ilo ban.] L'". bringing liberal reward. The Five Sallys put I' ( e olu: '" lose. the mlnStlel 111 III. IS 111 The advent of "The perfect <'.lrl" Into over a lively comedy Bketch, "His Wedding -j •own. w i . 1 i in iii g bo vs. at the Wigwam Tii. Pi.rtnla Louvre I'afe have brought hack vaudeville, piloted by that careful manager, Day" It Ih a mistaken identity story, well Tl.is Is a: i:'i-rii'iil of note, as Mr. Prim- lis.i Ward, and she 1b IIIIIiik her engagement dorge Kbey, of the Oakland Orphcum, Is an handled and boosted strongly by the dancing When answering advertitement$ kindly mention VARIETY. n :1 . : VARIETY «S OOKINO FO K 8HEEDY VAUDEVILLE AGENCY, Inc. 1402 BROADWAY, NEW YORK 'Phone 17 17 Murray Hill Affiliated With JOS. J. FLYNN'S PARKS JEFF DAVIS CIRCUIT JOE LEO CIRCUIT BERT LEVEY CIRCUIT Offices Offices Offices < >(fl>es 100 Boylstm Street. Boston. Matt. 500-510 Celemal Theatre Bli|. a Boston. Mass. Knickerbocker Theatre 010*1.. New Yarfc 144-150 Powell Street, San Francisco. Cal. lei. «i«* CHARLES HORWITZ MR. J. NECRE8COU I.MILLER 1554 Broadway. 47 Its. Author of the beat sketches playing the beat takes pleasure Id announcing to his numerous patrons Manufaeturwr of Europe. Hla vaudeville time In America and that owing to the Increase of buslnoss ho has been Theatrical liootn record proves It. Over 200 successes to his and Shoes. forced to move Into larger quarters and Is now ready credit, Including; those big hlta for Mr. and C LO<. , Ballet Mrs. Mark Murphy, Grade Emmett and Co., to take care of you better than ever before. W.231ST and Acrobat ir Dave and Percle Martin. Chadwlck Trio. N.Y, Shoes s special- ty. All work Room 116, 1402 Broadway, New York City. 6Ki£aq»3re«tck3(air§alofv Remember-THE Phone 2549 Murray Hill. WICCERY made at short J NC6NISCOU • • CMT MADltON ITDEIT notice P. 8. —Will coach and atage act If in New POOP 04 CAST MADISON STREET CHICAGO York. PMMI dHTML 4<*» ttwtea MksajM sea Wseata Am. CHICAGO, ILL. Ttl. S5BS-7 Cseltt JAMES MADISON SHORT VAMP SHOES VAUDEVILLE AUTHOR. Writes for Joe 8ECOND-HAND GOWNS (Ezclualvely for Women.) For Stage. Street and Welch. Jack Norworth, Pat Rooney. Billy B. Evening Wear. Great Variety. Exclusive Modela. Van, Violet Black, Adolf Zlnk, Fred Dupres. EVENING GOWNS STREET DRESSES Al. Leech, Barney Bernard and Lee Harrison, S0UBRETTE DRESSES. FURS. CREATOR OF Al. Carleton. World and Kingston, Nat Carr, AWEW 6ELLER SHORT VAMP SHOES Schrode and Chapelle, Harry Mayo, etc. Hours 11 a. m. to 1 p. m., and by appoint- 506 So. State Street CHICAGO 607 6th Ave., New York, Bet. 30th and Slat Sta. Send for Illustrated Catalogue. ment. Phone 4708 Bryant. One Flight Up. Tel. 1956 Madison Sq. 1493 BROADWAY (Putnam Bldg\). New York GEORGE LAUTERER Get Madison's Budget No. It. Price fl. Theatrical Coatumer. < 222-224 W. Madison Street. Chicago, III. being too long Linton and Law rem found the "pop" houses. Miss Deanc has a pleas- tt ALIDKLLA' DANCING Embroidered Costumes, Table Covers, Ban- reoopnlt Ion for their snappy singing and ing voire. Miss Robinson Is not so much on OLOOS ners, Chair Covers a Specialty. Send stamps dancing number, "The I'lano Store." The tin voice, but other songs than used Monday Short Vamps for catalogue. talk is carefully distributed, never halting tin might help She also whistles. So does Lew speed of the sketch and the two put a daml\ Ward and neither gains by It. The dancing Price, all wood sole, $4AX), finish with their duo number for the finish of Walker and Harris, a "sister team," helped leather shank hi Kim Pantzer ami his company made a good tl ' in along. Pictures. f5.0<) deliver. SECOND HAND GOWNS closing number Tin- hand-to-hand tricks ed tree. Pat- with the midget win their usual reward WILLIAM ent fastening. PENN (Ceo. Metzel. mgr. ; ngent. INGENUE AND SOUBRETTE ALSO FORS Mamie Ivule ami John i.NVw Acim Kommo I'ltzpatrick Ag. ncy i —Walsh. Lynch A Co; (.lay II VHToltIA Mastbaum. mgr: agent. Franklin. Wilson & Co.; llrady A. Mahoney; Halt McllugMl. 1'rsoi.e. an Italian \iolinisi. UlaiK In- Palrd; Three Comiques; Spook Min- ALBEIT . BOttl Ct.. Milw . Wit 503 8TATE STREET CHICACO Iliads the hill this week and the musician strels; pillules UK offers quite a novel act tor the "pop" time NINON iF. O Nixon-Nirdlinger. mgr; I'vsoiie manipulates the airings skillfully ami agent. NIxon-Nirdlinger) —Yackby & Bunnell; We mnke them for adds some trick plaxing to the routine, such Pond Morse. (Joblle Hhelnhart & Co ; Loland; Mme. MENZELI every purpose. t as u 1 1 1 1 k his back to the instrument ami Joe Doming A Co ; Delmore & Lee; pictures. Former Premiere Danseuse and Maltresse da Also Electrotypes playing with a cloth covering the strings Halftone Cuts from same PEOPLE'S (F. O. Nixon-Nirdlinger. mgr.; Ballet. He was well liked < Hie of the viiy best talk- agent, Nlxon-Nirdllnger i -22-24. Cameronl; HIGH SCHOOL of Dancing and Pantomime. ing acts seen In any of the small time houses THE STANDARD ENGRAVING CO. Simmons & Powers: P. rt Carter & Inky Hoys; tt Eaat 16th Street, het. B'way and 9th Ave. is that of Karly nml l.aight. the handling of 500-502 7th Avenue. New York Sheldon & Wilson; Puckner; pictures. Classic, Ballet and All Styles of Dancing Acta the material placing tin way ahead of most m L1PKKTY (M. W. Taylor, mgr.; agent, created and ataged. talking teams seen. 'Chi' man ami woman '!';..vlor i & Kaufman . —PI. t ro ; Carroll-Gillette Normal Schoeri of Dancing divide the honors equally and the woman puts Troupe; Phil Dennett: Lester & Kellett; Have taught Hoffman. Froellch. Marlowe and over an individual hit at the finish with a Woodford's Animals; Oibson & llanney; ple- other prominent atara "souse" bit which is a corker. Karly ami t u res. Send for Booklet. UNIFORMS r, night have a dandy number that ought to OHAND O H (W. Dayton Wegefarth, mgr ; Any Period. Character or Nation. land them plenty of work. I'lime Is a com- booked direct > — Nellie Piewster & Amster- Catalogue G -Heady juggler time edy familiar in the small houses dam Quartet; That Kid; McPhee & HIM; Jim lie has added some new tricks since last Reynolds; Shepperly Sisters; pictures. si en all Is well Robinson and his stuff done. The com- rOREPAPOJPS (Miller George RUSSELL UNIFORM CO. & Kaufman, mgrs ; edy Ib mixed In nicely and handled quietly agents. Taylor i MODKL Mr Lord, mgr: agent. ' '"uaehliiK Klrls for roid shows. Miss I'm! el Iu'h with a singing and talking sketch with a lit- 'has J K raus i. 1. 22-2 LaKsta Si. In. v. 1 'ha t reputation nn a proilnccr ami performer needs tle stepping for the tlnish Norton Is still A n a in . Rosalie Sisters i» o comment. the same well dressed young man. cairying his i clotlns tight and making three ipiick changes IRIS M. J Walsh, mgr a g e | . I < 'his J A 1 . PRESSWORK STl'PKNTS (ilVKN I'KltSON ATTKN'TH »N Krausi. 22-21. Cop. land OHTAINS AND RKTA1NS Address. MISS CAIRO 1'OIU KI.I.O. which attracted attention. Moth are lacking A W ilsh . I'm d San- ford : Joe Hurt Iz Minst t «!s H'. fi 1 in the voice line, but with the careful ban DKAKIIDHN ST. (Room > . ("HH'AGO. I dllng of the material they will do ni.ely for CRYSTM. PALACE (E O Johns. m mgr: agents. Stein the small time lmusi s. Miss A vers, a good A Leonard. In.- I.. st.T A llowatd: Hilbr PARTNER WANTED looking blonde, can improve her appi.irane. A Hopkins. II W Ma.bb.ck. Sum.. Com. dv Four; ti,KVi:it STltAK'.lIT MAN OK WOMAN Their last song is not a good one im- them Mai\elb ,v Da\is, Jordoii VAUDEVILLE ARTIST \ till balancing net A Francis: Parnon's Mlnlatur.- '"inns agents. St. in ' with him. It may ha\"e hoi n the sc. in ry rep \ I.- onard. Ii M. u.l. l"t\ 1547Brsiawtr CiMt Marcs i PhiMsw Tel 33M Iryaa of F.Btelle fully, and the snappy work of her ri sititing a box cat. or the f, How who walked A. Per Din. hrother In, (he principal comedy part. A real :ii ross the stagi once and muiteii d something FAIKHILI I \ I. \< i: ' g t t i : . . . fiovellv wm.m n s S n .v. I oil i : the handwriting trickery of Ward is a comedian of the ti.unp \iiiety. hut I'd. I ' INTO YOUR i SHAKE ! SHOES i n i . '.j .iina, .1 :i write M o St ! . 1 Ks a p. who can words up- stalls little until near tin finish, win n he , ui • '•» • » : V:i.e tl.- i-.t a i • >- A! Vn I-'.. > ; : ; r r--' i \ i . I : . side down and backwards at the time t a t • i \ \ n i i : i \ :. \.i : same loos, a large-si I hit n umber, a cha ' •. :»'..• i • • • • :» vt'il! - ":»•! :!:_• I. :er , : t | • :i \ i I g ii t s. i i S' I and with both hands The .lap Is a wonder son g wit Ii cha n g I W'.i i 'I will build up his n & • • • - !»•'• f •» k * ! • «!'_.'',',' ^ > ' i, i t F' nKliii . 1). ii : i i : >ud the act, though an odd one In vaudeville, tii st h ill' of t In id. ii l i n u on t t h iinit.i ,v \\ «• ..••.' ...- • \ • j.T. H-, f : !.- \ '1'!.. Imlds at tent Ion at all times. lie won his share bri n g in g it ti. a b \ i-l .•: the lis! K I, lle.lv ,V .1 ..m s I'. lions and • ' * I ' ~ . - I . I ' fc. n ' i \ i I ' "f the honors. Lillian Hetlein's voice e trouble a . M \JKSTI" Win F. / ami If. no pleasing ' ;• he will ha\ ' Mr ha ' ' « i\ i II T' f - i .1 « '. I. ' ! !.• .\ eon..:,! . • Home placed hi r nicely, . 1 t i lile a a 1 \\ • Kowns in tip i 'ii S> stunniuK w In the sma nn D. M •.. r A'm i>- i,s ., \- • • \ i 1 " ; 1 • ', N .. ,- "Wyes'' number Bending her off In Rood style sing. r. dii! nicely with In r three songs Fian- Fin. ,v 1 ..•_•.• , ' '!' with an abundnnce of npplause following ces Loblnsoii also offi r> d a singing a>t ll.itli . i Mirs .'ii Kii: « Iter ; \ Id.-. :' Miss llerbln drags net considerably, by women used numbers which have been work- d yi-:ty P I Vkhat dt nig . C>. • • I 1 • iplng " l i l • i . • heavy in a S H t hi' f. too material, the Italian song to ibath This is a falling with singers m atu! a j i i When answering advertisement 8 kindly mention VARIETY. — 26 VARIETY THE CANINE PENMAN The Only Dog in the World that Writes and Draws with Pen and Ink Just completed successful tour of the Orpheum Circuit. NEXT WEEK (June 26) MAMMERSTEIN'8 ROOF Initial Appearance in New York ALL MANAGERS INVITED 0t R I N K I— L. I p Ltd . | Sole Representative National Continues Reives & Bradcomc ; Mondane Phillips; Errat (ieorge Beane A What are you doing to Co.; N Thomas Potter Dunne. Le Roy Sisters ; Tremont Four; Marceno Ai Delton Bros.; pic- better the condition of your teeth ? TO THE tures. Do you know it is a very serious matter? COLONIAL (Thomas Lothian, mgr. ; K. & VAUDEVILLE MANAGERS' PROTECTIVE E. ).— "Dr. D« Luxe." with Ralph Herz. Only The teeth are the guards in the vohbu'e summer show In town. Now playing the fifth week and doing well. CASTLE Craig, . of the system. Every bit of nourish- SQUARE (John mgr ; ASSOCIATION agent, direct) —Stock. "The Lottery Man." ment passes through the mouth. If MAJESTIC (Lindsay Morlson, mgr.; agent, By CRIFF. direct). — Stock, "The Man Who Owns Broad- the mouth is unclean, those filthy germs way." GENTLEMEN : Why not stop this squabbling and get together and try to plan HUB (Joseph Mack, mgr.; agent, Fred are carried down into the digestive organs out a nice little tour for me, with short jumps, pay or play contracts, SYRACUSE Mardo). Callonettl; Helen Primrose; IL WALNUT. Woburn (John Finn, mgr : The tooth foremost cleanser agent Fred Mardo ). Hilton ; Marks & Young; Al Alberts; Lewis & Grant; pictures. and antiseptic is OKPHEl'M, Oulney (T. M. Murray, mgi ; agent. Fred Mardoi- Ray Williams; Shorty Dcwitt Ai Stuart; Georgle Mack; Sadie Fisher; Li wis & Grant; pictures. PARAGON PARK (William H. Mill, mgr: ::geiit. Fred Mnrdo). — -The Alohikeas; LaFoy SDZDDDNT EUGENIE FOUGERE A Touhev; Billy Elliott: <'lr»ji Tov. pictures. WINCHENDON (A. La \\Mu\. mgr.; agent. "Assisted by Ikt Sister " ESTHER Fred Mardo). — Elsie I.avedeau; Bennh- Pierre: Hilton; Bertha Rich: pictures Its fragrant fames diffuse them- (•LOBE (R. Janette, mgr; agent, Davis. in Parisian selves into the minutest crevices, In ;i sartorial display of the latest designs gowns Shfedy & Flynn) — Wolfe and His Dancing the liquid penetrating where it A genuine success at Girls; Grimm & Satchell; Malvln & Thatcher; can, washes away the germs, Norman; pictures. SCENIC, Revere (Bud Raftery. mgr.; agent. leaving a clean, antiseptic de- this (June Davis. Sheedy & Flynn >. Plamphln Ac Hchr: odorized surface. Thereisnothing Hammerstein's Roof Garden week 19) Bait & Riley; John Philhrlek; Delaney & made that will give such perfect Wohlman; Hunan & Helm; Ned Dandy; pic- tures. satisfaction. Fragrance and effi- IMPERIAL. South Boston fM. .1 Lydon. ciency are its i strong features. iMgr. : agent. D ivis, Sheedy & Flynn —Casey At MeGill; Ned Dandy; »'lvo& limb, Other Children love it to till; pictures. POTTER HALL ill E .1 urns, mgr ; ngen t D ivis, Sheedy Ai Flynn). -Erret t o Bros ; end SOZODONT TOOTH of Vaudeville tills Week for the summer NORl MREGA PARK i Carl A lliert I. mgr : agents. Gorman AL- Mardoi. Mile. Ceeile - FREE ; ; < \- POWDER tfVANOUo»na^4 <'o. : Dixon Dixon Marathon (Juartet at ^s* num nam Mbtoo uswwt pict AND berry Uros ; u res. BEDFORD l:<»l 'L.EVARD (.1 W. Gorman. mgr. : agent. ilirect) -"The Village Choir"; PASTE SAMPLE Harrah La alle Troupe; Hilton Ai Louis; pores Contains NO WAX OR PARAFFINE to clog Vlssochl Bros. ; The Hi minings Brown & Cream that runs freely, will not Taylor; pictures. are especially THIS SIZE of skin. Is a Soft Prepared i for polishing < ) grow hair, and thoroughly and SCENIC. Cambridge iM. I Bilen. mgr -Ana Me.Matin: (.Julnn Tr A ust In Walsh ; the surface of the teeth and making QUICKLY REMOVES MAKE-UP Bob Don Trlii. pictures SCENIC iiBrleii. mgr i. -Billy Ray; them beautiful and Pearly white. (M F So PURE that It may be taken Internally, curing Ri gnl Trio; Klmt \- West: pictures. hoarseness and loss of voice. BOWDOIN SOI'AIM'. i.l. I-:, i 'ommerfonl. Perfumed so that its use Is a real mgr.; agent. NationaD. Din Ahenrn; Shel- Sold at every Toilet Counter Delightfully pleasure. xi nek burlesque company, and with extra But Try It—That's the Test ! boxing bouts Wednesday and Friday even- Large Theatrical Tins. 75c. All Druggists, or ings. the house Is doing very good business A NOLA receipt of price. for the summer. sent postpaid on CR LAN Use this Coupon A. P. Stevens Co.. 25 Astor Place, N. Y. City: BOSTON Please send big FREE Evanola sample to By J. GOOLTZ. 80 Summer Street. KEITH'S (Harry E. Gustln, mgr.; agent, V. B O ). — For the Inauguration of the summer season, "old Sol" put In his best licks. The bill Is Rood. Delmore A Oneida, pleased; Lester. Lurle & Qulnn, good dancers; "The Great Richards, " fooled many, got the credit; Thurber & Madison, excellent; Sny- der & Buckley, good; "The Melsterslngers," Stage Oirector (New Acts); Haines & Vldocq, scored; The NOW STA6IN6 Peroscoffls, closed with fine Juggling act; LEO. W. WRIGHT, Helena Frederick's pictures. »» ORPHEl.'M (V J Morris, mgr.; agent, Vaudeville Version of " CAVALLERIA RUSTICANA T.ocw i Mi liiinv Ar MeGarry; Claude & Mar- Inn Cleveland; Juliet Wood; Gruett & Gruett; Farber Sisters; Louie & llarr; Gardner; Three Address Care Variety, New York RETURN TO HAMMERSTEIN'S THI8 WEEK JUST TO SING WILL RO88ITER8 "HITS »» ALEXANDER SCOT f 19 CC " AND THE " SOME OF THESE DATS ""EW ONE" THAT CAROLINA RAG When a—veering advertisements kindly mention VARIETY. VARIETY *7 THE LANCASHIRE MORNY CASH LAD SINGING ENGLISH COMIC SONGS N IO, CHICAGO, JU Wilfred Clarke amily Direction Max Hart Permanent Address, 200 Claremont Ave., New York City DEAS, REED and DEAS JACK GOLDEN Some Singing Some Comedy Some Clothes AND HIS COMPANY OF 30 PEOPLE O M O L A 1 AT THE AMERICAN THEATRE. SAN FRANCISCO. INDEFINITE 19-21, Majestic, Schenectady. 22-24, Armory, Blnghamton. Beautiful Costumes—Clean Comedy RAWSON and CLARE IN "KIDS OF YESTERDAY" (A delightful otory of youth) Exclusive Management. CHRIS O. BROWN jean""rwin In the hands of Charles Nail. Edward Togler. "'uii'i nt program contains Rainbow Sisters. (Jon Hooker, John Laughlin. (Joorge Hedges, I'. 1-a phono; Espi A: Roth; do la Fucntt's Albert Tail be r and Charles Murjihy. Hand. MA.1KSTII' (I.. K. Sawyer, mgr 1 Lyric TOMUNTON The season subscription salo of th<> third M usical 1 "oinedv < 'o. .»» annual season of tho Mt tropolitan-Phtladel- and hie "JUNOUE OIR phla-Chleaffo opora companies to appear at Joshua l'earoe has leaseel the ('anal street the Odeon Kob. 2-3-5, 1'JlL', was opened Mon- Hiiiii' foriiu rly occupied by A. Sctiwarti & NEXT WEEK, (June 26th), NEW BRIGHTON THEATRE, Brighton Beach duy by the St. Louis Opera Committee. Sons, and will convert it into a moving ple- 11. re emporium. The yearly rental is $12, 000, July 3d, PROCTOR'8 THEATRE, - - Newark, N. J. CINCINNATI n record price for a store show in tho south By HARRY 1IE88. Audiences, although in great demand, have don Bros.; Charles & Sadie McDonald; Ocean DELMAR GARDEN (Dan S. Fishell, mgr). CONEY ISLAND. — Nick & Llda Russell, hi en very scarce l:i this vicinity of late. Four; Lcavltt & Dunsmore; Nealon & Clay- —Georgia Calne and the opera company In featured; Don Fay Bio; Barney Callaghci. ton; pictures. "Peggy from Paris." .lack Israel has sold his theatrical Inter- Sterling Bros ; DeVern & Haydn; Girard's BEACON (Jacob Laurie, mgr. ; agent, Na- SUBURBAN GARDEN (Opponhoimer Bros, Diving Horses, free attraction. ests at Uilovl. Miss, to S T Stevens They tional). —West & Morton Sisters; Kelley & nigra. ). —Amelia Bingham and tho Suburban iiiclud -il Duk.ites ' -H'.'iii. and tho Blloxi Alr- LAGOON (M. A. Neff. mgr. ) .—Gcrt rude Davis; Haynes & Leo; H. Lorleberg; The Stock In "One of Our Girls." Arnold; Dick Loo; Bell Sisters; Sensational (lollle. Woeckeners; Jimmy Turner; Sid Vincent; WEST END HEIGHTS (Harry Wallace, Leggerts. il Jack Sullivan; pictures. mgr). —Jossey Stock Company, In "Mrs. War- ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN'S (Walter Dra]ier. Tli." L . ric olost S'turdav. Heat. ren's PASTIME (Frank Allen, mgr. ; agent, Na- Profession." secy.). —The work of the Cincinnati Summer 1 1 - tional). —Gypslnln; Sandy Russell; Dolly MANNION'S (Mannlon Bros., mgrs. 1. —Cal Orchostra shows wonderful Improvement, A new .1 i 1 < ) 1 11 1 appears at Canal and pictures. Stewart; K'm lolilav e streets It. too. gives out raln- White; The Geers; Grace Wilson; Lynn & Hazzard; due to the concentration nf tin- volume of Melvln Bros.; Betty Eddie 1 hei ks and redeems them If throe acts have OLD SOUTH (Nat Burgess, mgr.; agent, & Play Burns. sound by tho new shell, which in open from not been pJ.1j.u4J. National). — St. John & McCracken; Ceylon; the front only. May Belmont; Wlllard & Watson; Harry & Amelia Bingham and the Suburban stock are .1 u h t In cause the managir of the Victor Lucille Gardner; Adler & Arllne; Hayney & rehearsing "The Nigger." The Cincinnati Aeroplane Co. was Incor- did :iot p. iv his lent, the landlord ejected him Brennan; Franklyn A Hyatt; pictures. porated by R. K. Hynlcka and others They Hattio WASHINGTON (Nat Burgess, mgr.; agent, Williams engagement at Suburban will manufacture aeroplanes invented by starts National). —Douglas & Douglas; Ted & Clara July 23. It will bo for three weeks Louis Mueller. Steele; Jolly Lukens: Edmunds. Barry & La- Instead of two. She will do "Tho Girl From BALTIMORE Maxims," "Decorating Clementine" and either vllle; Burns & Clark; Harry' Jones; Lucille Joseph Heiiegan and his brother. John, have By AKTIll K I.. ROBB. "The Impostor" or "Father Jerome." .Mnher; pictures. i Harry Barabeau; » purchased the interest of their associates in l'ii|;i»S Charles K. Ford, mgr ; K ,* E NORFOLK HALL •M£Mit. National).—Bob (ip.-ia i 'u the Lubin theatre here. Aboiu Knglish (iiand , good busi- Alexander; Chief Wolf Wanna; Grace Tucker; ness. Tho annual police benefit is at Delmar Gar- pictures. THI'ATRE n'hailes E. Whit, hurst den, the first time it over was held any- NEW Jamaica Plain (J. Levey, mgr.; SUPREME. . J Hi iilnniii, nsst mgr , agents where except the Highlands. The second NEW ORLEANS. mgr F ngent, National).-— Loe J. Klein; Harry Rose 1'eib.r jV shea, tiliearsal 1 a i .\vei- theatre was opened and vaudeville will bo Monday Binda; Savastas & Co.; pictures. By O. M. SAMI'KI.. age business Murphy ,V McGuiro, laughs. given during the two benefit weeks Tho first OLYMPIA, South Boston (Frank Wood- GREENWALL (Arthur Leopold mgr. \eiietian Str.et Singers good, lYrilia Wes- hill announced is Three Alex, John T. and ward, mgr.; agent. National). —'Harry Rose; agent. B. J. Williams » Klein \- F.rlanger ton, liked; Walls Trio, passed. Jessie Powers, Toney and Norman, Jessie Arnion X- Ar- diil nicely; Norwood \- re- James Marron; Jackson Lennon ; Ethel Norwood. well moti. i ver; Nicodi & Keller, Harry Von Fossen and the Six b mus «V York, pleased. Mome ceived; K:ito Barton, graceful: Itoecn in O'Nell; pictures. Trio ic'l'i i|t I \ " I- Arabs, and Ishlkawa Japs. V chai s E la w is. mgr ; agent. liictinotly su"cessful. - i it I N \oii N d in get , rehearsal Monday and WEST END PARK i.Tules F Hist.s mgr : Weilnisdav l"i ll'-L'l. Kb-' trie Comedy Four. \" The Coburn Players appeared at Glen Echo agent. W. M A : rehearsal Sundav J' M'or. d: Titickhim I'.n v !.• Troupe, thrilled. ST. LOUIS in "Much Ado About Nothing'" and "The Mintz ivi Palm« r, cvideiitlv r.eiiins ti.m Jessie Olaiiville. hit. Two Wheilers. amused: comic opera, elevir artist.", tievv matiiial 'I'd _' By FRANK E. ANFENGER. Taming of the Shrew." t.e Transt'n Ids. lik.d .' J I . Mrs pet.-, • these poop'.- on tie big I. i should land .it' Mali!, l'ai .-v ,v Mi-! i is. .ii. iniega Trio; M ie FOREST PARK HIGHLANDS (D. E. Rus- Mankln. contorts gracit'ullv; Yalto lip.. in l ii si "• e i t ' Kai! 1 ; . 1 tu hea | r>t> ss in i tin is \ rv k sell, mgr. ).-- Hallen & Fuller head this week's The A-C-G-O-S Club, composed of employes i.Iul.s I SPANISH I'till Hi.v.s mgr Str.tKI'.W l'\l;k i|-'i..| 1 lalst. ad 'mgr - bill. Ashley & Lee; Maxim's Models; Five of the American, Century. Garrlok, > Olympic ri'-'Hlt, : t i ; W. V M A •li.-a is. Smnl i; L' Mat iv Tivlor. l-'iosso I.- Van. Ti.pack .v Satsudas; Star Operatic Trio; Cavallo's Band and Shubert theatres will give a picnic at This new Lake Poiilchart ra in resof is get Manning. I.mi. Mart ,v M- \..i!. I.ang \ May (in the pavilion). Lemp's Park, July 15. The arrangements are ting the bulk of local summit patiomig. g 1 bllS! ",. ss MAUDTHE ONE BIG "SCOOP" OF THE YEAR IN VOD'VIL "THE GIRL WITH THE BEAUTIFUL ARMS" THE GREATEST SONG POPULARIZES OF THEM ALL - USING WILL ROSSITER'S SONGS "Somewhere this Summer With You" "Carolina g" SIM'.CI.W. IWI'KK Ra m:.u nn i, o '\v\s >•,- ': I.:- ::...: 1 •: "I'd Love to Live in Loveland With a Girl Like You"" JENIE JACOBS When answering advertisements kindly mention VARIETY : — — VARIETY TWO WONDERFUL NEW HIGH CLASS BALLAD8 EC 99 LOVE DREAMS AND DESTINY AND tfi 99 THE KINGDOM LOVE Words by CEOUCt FULLER COLDEN. Musk- by WM. CUTTY (Of the Six Musical Cuttys) Published by JEROME M. REMICK & OO. 68 Farnr St., DETROIT I 3 I West 4 I st Street, New York City Majestic Theatre BM|., CHICAGO BIG UNITI ANDERSON-GOINES Direction, JAMES E. PLIMKETT THE FITS THE WILMAR 8ELBIT WONDERS. 84 Bushwood Road, 2510 Madison St., BAHJOPHIEHOS Kew, London, 8. W. -Featurlng- Chicago. 111. SINGERS. DANCBR8 AND EXPERTS ON THH BANJOS ff Season 1911-12. Geo. Evans Minstrels. Next Week (June 26). Montmorency Park. Quebec, Ca. Offering DR. WILMAR'S "SPIRIT PAINTINGS Management GENE HUGHES. CHAS. CsVOHSMAN, MgT. JUST CONCLUDED ORPHEUM CIRCUIT ELECTRIC PARK (W. O'Brien, mgr.).— EXPOSITION (Purchase A Talt. mgrs.).— torum of the pier a band shell which they vor; Marie Dreams, good; Hobson A Deland, Iula's Orchestra and miscellaneous attractions; Pictures. will use. and which promises to be very sketch: Waring, headliner. fair business. STEEL PIER )J. Bothwell. mgr.).—Pic- pretty. "Mr. Rolfe has some new and original EUCLID GARDEN (Max Faetkenheuer. GWYN OAK PARK (James Pratt, director) tures; Murphy's American Minstrels. Ideas which hs will incorporate into his mgr.). —Adelaide Norwood A Charles Le Seuer. —Ozarfs; May Van Lear; Billy Balrd. Excel- APOLLO (Fred E. Moore, mgr.; K. A E.) concerts that look mighty good. feature, in version "Cavalerla Rustlcana," lent business. "Follies of 1911." well liked. "Why Smith Left Home." roar HIPPODROME (Maryland Amusement Co.: The "Creation of the World" opens Satur- the last half. TJ. Coonrllle Mlttchcl. mgr.).—Shee- Tom Harlg, mgr.; agent, B. O). — Ever since the "Follies" shows began to day. It will, as last year, be under the man- COLONIAL (R. A. Loro give Pickaninny Band; Tojettl; Great Kenny; their premiers in Atlantic City, that organi- agement of Fred E. Moore, manager of the han Opera Co.. "II Trovatore." McCleary. Fair business. • Campbell, mgr.).—"High A Payne; sation has been growing in its power of at- Apollo theatre. STAR (Drew A FLOODS PARK (W. H. Trueheart, mgr- tracting great numbers of people. This year Flyera" WALTER D. HOLCOMB. »gents. Tanner * Co.). —Stock, burlesque. the play seems to be an enormous magnet, A special vaudeville show was brought here Good business. drawing not only over-capacity numbers of Saturday last for the entertainment of the COLl MBL8, O. (Jos. Goel- W. Prosscr. mgr.; agent. U GREATER HOLLYWOOD PARK lovers of first performances, but a host of numbers of the Master Car Builders and KEITHS (W. Business ; 10.30). Pollard, fine ler, mgr.). —Musical Comedy stock. professional folk. Many persons well known Master Mechanics, in Joint convention here. B. O. rehearsal Monday — Lizzie B. pleased; Kelso & pretty good. In the big theatrical circles came down at the The show came from the U. B. O., and was opener; Raymond, (W. J. Gahan. mgr.) Lelghton, clever; The Hylands. hit; Wm. Kay- RIVER VIEW PARK week end and stayed over for the first night. under the direction of Frances R. King. —Royal Artillery Band; miscellaneous attrac- Ever present "Diamond Jim" Brady was on nor A Co.. good. "LITTLE CHARLEY." tions; crowded. hand 'way ahead of time. He witnessed Sa- The amusement features at the Windsor director). IA. BAYSHORE PARK (James Pratt, rah Bernhardt in "Camllle," and though he cafe are new and unusual for Atlantic City, DES MOINES. business. —Bostonla Ladles' Orchestra. Good made various excursions out of the theatre, and are worthy of notice. There are half a INOERSOL PARK (Geo. W. McCartney, he never failed to come back. dozen singers, two of whom are -girls. The mgr.; S. A C).—Week 12. Arvls Mysterle. singers work In doubles, quartets and alone. scored; Knight Bros. A Sawtelle, pleased; Fosson. liked; Jessie Keller, good: ATLANTIC CITY Prominent among those at the first night The best and funniest Is George Offerman. Harry Van Ellis, good. By I. B. PULASKI. show 6f the "Follies" were Pat Casey. a\ L. Rose A YOUNGS PIER (Jack D. Flynn. mgr.; Erlanger. A. H. Woods. Julian Eltlnge. Walter Billy Miller, the manager of the William MAJESTIC (Elbert A Getchell. mgrs.; S. A 12-14, Braggaar Bros., fair; Frank Ml- agent, U. B. O. ). —Jack Wilson Trio, laughing Moore, Frank McKee, S. F. Nixon. Jean Pcnn theatre and the Glrard in Philadelphia C).— hit; Old Soldier Fiddlers, hit; Weston, Fields Schwarts. Irving Berlin. John C. Fisher. Also has taken a cottage here for the summer. He lano, good; Cook A Myers, pleased; Manning A Carroll, hit; Chaa L. Gill A Players, went Blutch Cooper as a representative of the comes down regularly every Friday night and A Ford, clever; Hlnode Troupe, good.. 15-17, big; Clarence Oliver (New Acts), scored; Sen- burlesque field, came to spends the week end with his family. Welser A Welser, good; Root A White, down n look his pal. sational Bolses. went big; Lillian Ashley, well Loon Erroll, over. unique; Swartx A Co.. good; Dixie Christy, liked: Dare. Bros., excellent. BANGOR, ME. clever; Jupiter Bros., good. JOE. SAVOY (Harry Brown, mgr.; agent. Louis Jenle Jacobs and party were down for the NICKEL (H. F. Atkinson, mgr.). —Anna Wesley).—Six Klrksmlth Sisters, big hit; week end. This was Miss Jacoba's first visit Mellor; Fred Caskey; pictures. Capacity busi- DETLOIT, MICH. Franklyn Ardell A Co.. very funny; Geo. to our fair city, so It rained Sunday. ness. TEMPLE (C. O. Williams, mgr.; agent. U. York, very Bonhalr Troupe, wonders; Alva GRAPHIC (Burns A Grant, mgrs.). —Pic- B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10).—Maud Hall well liked; Anderson A Evans, very good; Alf tures. Macy A Players, headllners; The Granvllles. Billy Torpey. who managed Rlpon. clever: Peerless Macks, scored; Con- Mile. Genee RIVERSIDE PARK (Steven Bogrett, mgr.; big hit; Hanlon Bros., good; Fiddler A Shel- Jarvls. big; Klppy. good. during her vaudeville tour, Intends spending nors A went Klpp A agent, IT. B. O ; rehearsal Monday 10.30). ton, good; Welch, Mealy A Montrose, scored; the summer here with his wife MILLION DOLLAR PIER (J. L. Young & and son. 19-24. Merry MacGregors, featured; The Three Sidney Shields A Co.. good; Stella Karl, fair; Billy's son's full name Is Kennedy Crossan. mgrs.; agent. Jos. Dawson, Edwin Erlanger Romans, clever; Clark A Parker, very good; Konerz Bros., clever. Torpey. When the youngster was christened direct ». — Prof. Charles Carlos. Dogs A Ponies; Gourley & Keenan, scored. HOWARD. MILES (C. W. Porter, mgr. agent. T. B. Co.; Clovelly Girls; Wil- the dominie who performed the ceremony, Lew Welch A Four C. ; rehearsal Monday 10). — Master David asked Bill who Erlanger was. son & Aubrey; Arthur Turelly; California Boy Billy saved the CLEVELAND, O. Schooler, exceptional; Klawatha, Indian tenor; minister's life by counting ten before answer- Scouts: pictures. (1RAND (J. H. Mlchels. mgr.; agent. U. B. Eleanor Otis A Co., good; Borlslnl Troupe, ex- (R. Morgan A W. ing. STEEPLECHASE PIER o. ; rehearsal Monday 10). —Venetian Four, cellent; McCauley A Cornwell, scored; The H. Fenn:in. mgrs.). — Pictures; Pavilion of Fun. headline; Fred Wyckoff. hit; Great Haines Westons, hit. CRITERION (J. Child & C. Daly, mgr.).— B. A. Rolfe and his band come to Young's clever; Althea, features; Fay St. Clair, pleas- LYCEUM (Charles Warner, mgr). — Lai Pictures. o.ean PI'.t July 1. The organization will ing; Kennedy A Kennedy, good. week of stock. COMET (Li-vy * Anson, mgrs). —Pictures; consist of forty musicians. Including three OPERA HOUSE.— Frank Hurley, novelty; DETROIT (Harry Parent, mgr.). —Willi. ..i open air. fingers. There Is In building In the big audi- Orvllle A Frank, clever; Skinner A Wood, fa- Hawtrey, In "Dear Old Billy." Business fi. (( 99 Back from a Successful Tour of the Orpheu.ti Circuit T. Brighton Beach Music Hall, This Week (June 19; Direction, ALF. WILTON Wnen aimotring advertisement* kindly mention VAMIMTT. — — VARIETY IIMIIVtl I Direction, Firm Success This Week (June 19) Fifth Avenue, New York Spokane, for Twenty -eight Opening July 9, Orpheum Theatre, Weeks on Orpheum Circuit JO PAICE SMITH i IN IN I and In "The DAVIS POLAK Baseball Fiends" NOW PLAYING UNITED TIME Direction, GENE HUGHES HITS UNT-THAT8 U8-8EE IT Mew York HARRY TATE S Co. England BESSIE WYNN Australia --'"MOTORING IN VAUDEVILLE FISHING Africa PREMIER MUSICAL Leonardi 10 io ANDERSON, McNEIL AND 8AUCEDO Operatic Trio of Singers A NEW WESTERN ACT NOW PLAYING ORPHEUM TIME Under the exclusive Direction of SIG. LEONARDI FEATURE ACT at the OLD LOUVRE MUSIC HALL. Would like to hear from a good Agent, WILL BE AT LIBERTY IN FOUR WEEKS. Address Care VARIETY, 908 Market St, San Francisco Would like to hear from Eastern Agents. SIG. LEONARDI Address, care VARIETY. San Francisco. AVENUE (Frank Drew, mgr. ). — Parisian HArrY HOUR (D. H. Connelly, mgr.).- Zobedle, big hit; Force & Williams. good; ton A Lewis, favorites: Vlssochl Bros., good: Relies Co. Business fair. Vaud«vllle and pictures. Wilson & Wilson, excellent; Laurence John- Village Choir, liberally applauded: Brown a WAYNE GARDENS (James W. Hayes. M H. MIZENER. ston, well liked. Taylor: The Hennings. iiikt. i — Allmny Four; Kelce> Sinters; Claire WALTER N BLAUFELD SCENIC TEMPLE ( W. D Rradstreet. mgr) Maynard; Shuhert Musical Trio. HARTFORD, CONN. -Chicago Stock Co.. second I'Xfk. Overflow hous«'». FAMILY (Dave Markowltz. mgr. : agent. HARTFORD (Fred P. Dean mgr.; egent, LOS ANGELES, CAL. T. C. KENNEY >. MorganBtern Juggling Jewells; Laf Razors; James Clancy; rehearsal Monday and Th.irs- ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen mgr ; agent, Zell & Hodgcrs; The Malones; Bingham & day 11). — 19-21. Sanders' Russian Troupe, direct; rehearsal Monday 10). —Week 12. ex- MIL FORD. MASS. Thornton; Mysterious Straubs; Will Dover- teored ; Will Adams, good; Annette De Lea- cellent program. Hickman & Barrlscale. went LAKE N I I'M UC PARK (Dan J Sprague. eauz; Wheeler Comedy Four. tare, exceedingly good; Lawrence &. WrlgM. big; Robledillo. daring; Tom Walters, capital. mgr : agent, Fred Mardo) —Georgia Trio. stored: llarbes & Barron, laughs. 22-24, Law- ."tockbridge & Bulsseret. well received. Th- hit: Lightning Weston, clever: Dow a LeVan. ton: Armada; Morton & Temple; Morris & holdovers: Golden Troubadours; Jones & fair; Williams £ Rose, excellent. Saldee Rog- KLMIRA, N. Y. ' ers. Kramer; Human Trio. Deely; Dooley Sayles; Murphy. Nichols & excellent ; l>aylight Pictures, very good Demark, mgr.; MAJESTIC (G. H. Von PARSONS' (H. C. Parsons, mgr.). —Stock; Co. HAS. E LACKEY agent. I'. B. ; rehearsal Monday 12 30). O big business. EMPRESS (E. J. Donnellan. mgr.; S & c l'J-22. Spencer &' Williams, good; Osaka Jap- POLI'S (O. C. Edwards, mgr.). — Stock: ca- rehearsal Monday 11). — Week 12. Eight Vas- Ml'NC'lE. IND. 22-24, L'Alglan; anese Troupe, well received. paclt ybuslnes*. R. W. OLMSTED. sar Girls, big; Fantons. fine; Harry Le Clair. STAR (Ray Andrews, mgr )— Billy Falk. Morrissey Alt Towers. excellent; Carita Day, pleasing; Mr. & Mrs. went bljt: Dunbar & Turner, very clever. ((irorgc Lydlng. 1. Manhat- RORICK'S mgr — HOOPESTON, ILL. McCann, funny; Knox &. Alviu. entertaining Andy Rankin. Rood; Four Casting Campbells, tan Opera Co.. large houses. VIRGINIAN (Max M. Nathan, mgr.; agent. PANTAGES (Carl Walker, mgr.; agent, di- hit. GEO FIFER. (Ci. Middleton. agent. MOZAKT W. mgr; W V. M. A). — 15-17. "The Merry Widows." rect; rehearsal Monday 11). —Week 12. Ellis' Edward Mozart). — 19-24, pictures; excellent good: li»-21. Jlmmle Leonard. Musical Hawailans. very good: Charles Kenna. ONEONTA. N. Y. bulncss. J. M. 1JKEIIS. Week 19. Aiken Amusement Co. under can- amusing; Mr. & Mrs. William Morris, humor- ONEONTA i Fred Foll.-tt. mgr; agent. Pru- vas. ous: Salvaggi Sisters, charming: Sampson \ dential, rehearsal Monday and Thursday 1 i ERIE. r.\. 27. "The Girl and the Stampede." under Really, meritorious. -13-17. Mason A IVare«\ well liked: Jack WALDAMKER ( E. H. Suerken, mgr.; agent canvas. MASON (W. T Wyatt. mgr.; Shubertst. I), mpsey. applauded. 1:<-21. BIJou Comedy U. H. O ). — Five Muslcnl Smith, clever; Mar Week 5, fair houses. John Drew. Trio, several curtain calls: Marlon & C|»re. do & Hunter, good; Crelghton Hros.. big Two Hills show, which was to have played E. M. OM ALLEY good applauve. 22-24. The Stantons; Wells i£ Pauline Walsh, good; Holden &• Lc Claire hen- July 14. cancelled. RIGGS. l>«V.au\. lei; business. entertaining. MEI>FORI>. MASS. Auk. v Uarnum A Hailey s cir>-'js FOUR MILE CREEK PARK (H T. Foster. KNOXVILLE, TENN. BOULEVARD SIMMER THEATRE 'J W I*. Youth: Kuffalo Wild W.-sl played * 1 •- > goo. I lii.miii • 1 • i> 1 .i mgr; agent, direct). — Adams & C.uh I Mil- GRAND (Prank Rogers, mgr.; agent, Inter- Gorman, mgr ; rehearsal Monday 11 Open us » \.ry rainy day sieal Comedy Co., hit. State; rvhearsal Monday 10). —Week 12. Fred ing week. Harrak La Selle Trio, good; Hil- IVl.i >NC, Co to Hammerstein's Next Week AND HEAR HARRY A. ELLIS ani McKENNA TON Sing ALFRED BOLIVIAN'S March Bal.ad "With the Last Rose of Summer I'll Come Back to You," also "Just a Dream of You, Dear" NEW YORK OFFICE PUBLISHED BY CHICACO OFFICE 1367 Broadway LVIUSIO GO Crand Opera House Bldg. When answering advertisements kindly mention VARIETY — — 30 VARIETY act. to Buttersworth Charlsy 860 Treat San Francisco putsblbo. business. Van Oaten' s Band Is the feature The Whltakere. In sensational open-air Stock. attraction business. Byers A Hermann Alrdome Chattanooga i ".It AND (Harry Davis, mgr.). — at the Casino, with Miss Alice good - Byrne BUlls Matlsee Girl Co FAMILY (John V. Harrl». mgr.; agent. Moi Bracken as soloist. PARK (Nelson A Tomlln).—Dark. Poor business Byron Oleta 107 Bins Hill sv Roxbury Msss K ;,iiiit>rn). —Prof Hand's Dogs, featured; Fox R. MAURICE ARTHUR. DREAMLAND (Joe Brown). — & Merry, very good; Radcllffe A Hall, ap- HOWARD T. DIMICK. plauRv; Bert & Iron** Vaughn, oncorea; Henley & Henley, won favor. SEATTLE, WASH. SOI TH BEND. IND. (Thos. F. Kirk. mgr. ).— Lyman PANTAOES (Alex. Pantages. mgr.; agent, ORPHEUM (C. J. Allardt. mgr.; agent, W. Cshlll Wm 306-7 Brooklyn NIXON direct; rehearsal Pictures, well received. Monday 11). —Week 12. Ros- V. M. A.); rehearsal Monday and Thursday Campbell Al 8781 Bway N T Howe's tow, corking HIPPODROME (direction of Harry Davis opener; Sweeney A Rooney. re- 12.30). — 19-21. Delmar A Delmar. very good; Csntway Fred R 6486 Woodlawn sv Chlcsgo called: Cliff Dean Co.. scored; Sisters, Co.. ui.d John P. Harris). Zeno. Jordan A Zeno. Rappo Alex Chrlstensen. hit; Frlnt George A Csrdownls Bisters 416 N Liberty Alllancs O — pleaaed; Four thrilling and comic (lights on the high bars: Cook Sisters, splendid; Willie very good; Van Dyke A Fern, excellent; Mor- Csrey A Stamps 814 48 Brooklyn Zlmmermann. hit; Paul: Mle. Omega, thrilling; Six Stuart Sisters and pictures ris A Morris, knockout. 22-25. LeRoy A Csrls Irving 4108 N 41 Chicago Brothers, good; McCune & Oram, funny; Co- GRAND (Eugene Levy, lessee and mgr.). Carrie McManus; Falrman. Furman A Falr- Csrmen Frank 468 W 168 N Y comlques; Two Kinsners; Thomaa A Ward; Kesterson Bros.; Conchlta ir.an; Ross A Oaks; Five Musical Nosses. Carmen Bestrice 71 Cedar Brooklyn rlne Trio. Juggling Carransa; Three Saxollans: Cycling Brunettes: Four Mu- pictures. MAJESTIC (T. M. Moss, mgr.; agent. Frank Carroll Nsttls Troups Barnum A Bailey C R Avolos; Hassan Hen Alls Arabs: Flying MOORE (G. Reed, mgr.; direction Cort).— Doyle; rehearsal Monday 12.30). —Krafft A Csrrollton A Vsn 6411 MonteVlsta Los Angeles sical Albert Chevalier, Martins; Wormwood's Dogs A Monkeys; immense house. Week 18. Myrtle, fair; Orlando, very good. Carson A Devereaux Lyric Fairbury Neb The Lily." Alaska's Educated Cats; Mareena, Nevaro & SPBINGBROOK PARK CASINO—Week Carters Ths Ava Mo (Ed. Mareena; Juggling Hurkes; Rex's Comedy Cir- SEATTLE Drew. mgr). —Stock, good 26. Maseppa Shows. Cassd Irvin A Csssd Darllngotn Wis business. at the rus; ('onll's Fireworks. M. S. KAUL. NOTE: Guss Lardon. stage manager Csssd A Ds Verne 111 Valley Dayton O LOIS (D. lnverarlty, mgr.). — Musical com- Margaret Pare Majestic, was married to Miss Casburn A Murphy Wichita Kan . edy, fair business. FITTHFIELD, MASS. last week. Case Psul II S Clark Chicago / 17. Barnum A Bailey Circus. Business good. Cassy Smith 114 Franklin Allston Mai COLONIAL (Jas. Sullivan, mgr.; agent. K. A H. S. COHEN. Casmus A La Mar Box 147 Montgomery Ala ). 14, Sarah Bernhardt; business very NOTES: L. Morrison, who has held every & K . — Csulfleld A Driver Normandls Hotsl good. position at the Lola theatre from head usher N Y TT Cslsst 74 Grovs Rd Clsphsm Pk London EMPIRE (J. H. Hebbetts. mgr.; agent. U. to cashier, left Saturday for the East, where TORONTO. ONT. Thursday 10.).— he will be advance for MAJESTIC (Peter F. Griffin, mgr.). —San- Chsmsroys 1449 41 Brooklyn : rehearsal Monday and man the "Juvenile B. O. Chsntrsll Schuyler 119 Prospect — Rogers. Fontaine & Moore, good; Bostonians." ARCHIMEDES. ford A Marlow; Samuels A Chester; Mile. A av Bklyn 15-17, Chapman Sisters 1619 MUburn Indianapolis Chas. Loeder A Co.. very good. 19-21, Alever Hoffman; Prof. Talkerton; Dante. very* (Geo. H. W. Chsss Davs 90 Birch Lynn Mass & Harrington, good; Four Hawailans. Eva Jansen. a 17-year-old girl, SCARBORO BEACH PARK with aspira- The Scnaatlonal Chass Carina 1616 So Halstssd Chicago good. tions for the stage, waa arrested on a com- Moran. attraction mgr.). — (Theodore success; Sixty-Fifth Band of Buf- Chatham Sisters 808 Grant Pittsburg BERKSHIRE PARK THEATRE plaint of her married sister In Auburn, a Howards, Whlte- Kress Trio, good; Den- Cheers A Jones 818 W 69 N Y Goodman, mgr., >.—Opened June 19. small town near Seattle, who alleged ahe ran falo, scored; Winkler attendance, great. Chubb Rsy 107 Spruce Beraaton Pa side-Strauss Co. attraction for two weeks. away to enter vaudeville. When arrested. nis Bros, clever; Solman. mgr.). J. Church City Four 1888 Decatur Brooklyn FRANKLIN. Eva was with Moore's "Merrymakera" at Car- HANLON'S POINT (L. — Horses, novelty. Clslnnont Josephine A Co 168 W 181 N Y bonado. Her case will come up before the W. Gorman's High Diving Stock. Clarke Wilfred 180 W 44 New York PORTLAND, ME. Juvenile court. PRINCESS (O. B. Sheppard. mgr.). — ALEXANDRA (L. Solman, mgr.). Clark Florstta 10 Lambert Boston V. Phelan, mgr.). —June 24. "The ROYAL CAPE (E. Stock. Clark A Duncan 1181 Prospect Indianapolis Question." pretty Girl A romance which had its beginning (Dan F. Pierce, mgr.). —Stock; bur- Cisrk A Ferguson 111 Phslps Bnglswood Moving pictures. Edison Co. held on STAR CA8CO. — one of the Sound boats running between lesque. HARTLEY. Clston Sisters 186 H 6 av Nashville Tsnn reception on stage Friday night. Victoria and Seattle, culminated Saturday in Clsue Rsdcllffs Clsus 1649 Dayton av St Paul Green A GEM (Peak's Island) June 24, "The the marriage of Walter Keller, the vessel's Clayton Anderson A Drew Watertown 8 D Bird": Ladles' Orchestra. wireless operator, to Cecil Whitmore of Dav- YOUNG8TOWN, O. Clear Chas 469 111 N Y E. Piatt, mgr.; agent. W KEITH'S.—Stock. s enport, la., who recently appeared at the IDORA PARK (R. Clsrmonto A Miner 89 W 99 Nsw York agent. Melville). Keno. Welsh Melrose, PORTLAND (J. W. Greeley, tngr. : Majestic in a aketch entitled "Just From Col- Frank — A Clsvsr Trio 8119 Arch Philadelphia and Thursday hit; Harrington, good; Clarice, Grogan A Kel- 17. B. O. : rehearsal Monday lege" Cliff A Cliff 4106 Artesian Chicago Mc- Contlno Lawrence, good; Earl 10.30). —The Langdons. featured; Price A ler, pleasing; A Cllto A Sylvsotsr 198 Wlntsr Phllsdelphis Cabe, clever; Marie Belmont A Co., well re- Llndsey, entertaining. Close Bros 41 Howard Boaton SHREVEPORT. LA. mgr.). Mitchell. ceived; Goodhue A Burgess, novelty. GRAND (Joa Schagrln. — Cols Billy 19-4 sv Bklyn Aero Girl. MAJESTIC (Ehrlich Coleman Co.).—Lew Miller, good; Leah B. Stanley, good; RIVERTON PARK.—Week 26. A Hunt A Collins Eddls 6 Read Jersey City N J For this entire week, on the city lot at Leever, ordinary; Travers A Ray. good: H. G. Two Johns, funny. Collins A Hart Hip Portamouth Eng Pierce, ordinary; Westbrook. Camtara's Carnival Co. Is giving Austin A Carvin. big; Hal- Compton A Plumb 8980 Emerson sv Mlnnssp Co. llday Chatres Sisters, hit. carnival, opened a benefit In behalf of the Valentine Hose A big Krsjus' Greater ShowA. Comrades Four 814 Trinity av Nsw York fair business. PALACE (C. L. Montville). —Unsatisfactoiy week's engagement to Conn Rlchsrd 101 109 N Y business 24. W PORTLAND, ORE. Miller Bros. 101 Ranch Connolly Bros 1906 N 14 Phllsdelphis mgr.; C. A. LEEDY. PANTAGES (John A. Johnson, GLADSTONE PARK (Nelson A Tomlln).— Cook Gsraldlns 676 Jackson av Nsw York agent, direct; rehearsal Monday 11). —Week Cooke A Rothert Casino Vslparslso City Trio, ex- 12. The Kratons. novel; Garden Corbstt Forrester 71 Emmst Nswark J Trio, A N cellent; Fitch Cooper, fine; Billy Eldld Cornish Wm A 1108 Broadway Ssattls clever; Thos. P. Holer A Co.. laughing success; Costsllo A La Croix 111 Ewslng Kansas City Lynden A Dorman, good. Cottsr A Boulden 1886 Vineyard Philadelphia (Frank Cofflnberry. mgr.; re- ORPHEUM A Coyls A Murrsll 8887 Vernon av Chicago hearsal Monday 11).—Week 12. Mason ARTISTS' ROUTES Crawford Glsnn 1489 Baxtsr Toledo Review, VARIETY Keeler. excellent; Ronsby's Scenic Crosby Ana 168 B • Psru Ind novel; Three Vagrants, musical treat; Fred Cross A Msys 1318 Huron Toledo Hamll A Kids, excellent; Lydell A Butter- Cullen Bros 8916 Ellsworth Phllsdelphis Mile. WEEK JUNE 26 worth, clever; Lotta Gladstone, good; FOR Cunnlnghsm BAD 118 Wssh'ton Champaign Emerlc. clever. Cunningham A Marion Hammerstelns N Y Week„,,_,•,12. Joe GRAND (Chas Ryan. mgr.). — INDICATED. Curson Sisters 817 Adsls av Jackson Miss Welch A Co.; Sprague A McNeece; Blasett A WHEN NOT OTHERWISE Cycling Brunettes 881 Cross Lowell Msss Scott; Lutrlnger- Lucas Co.; Gretchen Spencer Mitchell; Wells A Lewis. The routes are given from JUNE 25 to Jl'LY 2. Inclusive, dependent upon the open- OAKS PARK (J. Cordray. mgr.).—Philip closing days of engagement In different parta of ths country- All addrsssss Mu- ing and Peltx Band; Grand Opera Quartet; Oaka furnished VARIETY by artists. Addresses care newspapers, managers, or agents Farm. are Dais A Hsrrls 1610 Madison sv New York sical Comedy Co.; Ostrich printed. W. R. BREED. will not be Dslsy Wm J 108 N 10 Philadelphia ROUTES FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK MU8T REACH THIS OFFICE NOT Dalton Hsrry Fen 171 Irving sv Brooklyn WEDNESDAY MORNING TO INSURE PUBLICATION. Daly A O'Brien National Sydney Indef PA. LATER THAN READING. TEMPORARY ADDRESSE8 WILL BE CARRIED WHEN ACT 18 "LATINO OFT." Dsugherty Peggy 651 H 10 Portlsnd Ors PALACE (W. K. Goldenberg. mgr.; agent. Davidson Dott 1105 Michigan av Niagara Falls Morrls-Loew; rehearsal Monday and Thurs- Davis Hasel M 8688 La Balls Chicago day 10.30). —Marvelous Haslam. pleased: Dsvls A Cooper 1980 Dsyton Chicago Rus- Warren A Gc.odwln. well received; Zella Bssmsn Fred J Hudson Heights N J Dawson Ell A Gillette Sisters 844 E 68 N Y Collins A Cole, good; Lawrence & sell, liked; Edward Orpheum San Francisco Be Ano Duo 1411 Chsrlton Chicago De Clslnvllls 8ld 1818 Douglas Omaha Mackle. pleased. Abeles Beardaley 81sters Union Hotsl Chicago De Costa Duo 965 N Randolph Phlla Lyric Minstrels. Adair Belle Orpheum Oakland CIRCUS MAXIMUS.— Buren Chicago Bees Two 608 Bryant av N Y Ds Frsnkls Sylvls Saratoga Htl Chicago (Frank D. Hill, mgr.).— Pictures. Adair Art 11 41 Van LYRIC Edward B Temple Detroit Behrsn Musical 61 Springfield av Newark N 3 Ds Grscs A Gordon 988 Liberty Brooklyn IMPERIAL PALM GARDEN— Burnette A Adams Bell Arthur H 488 11 av Newark N J Ds Lo John B 718 Jaokson Milwaukee Adams Billy 19 Mllford Boston Hull, favorites. °- R H Bells Italia Troupe Box 796 Brookfleld 111 Ds Msr Ross 807 87 PI Chicago Lswls 10« Baker Atlanta W Adams A W Belmont Jos 70 Brook London De Mario Wllhelm Danslg Germany Mltsel 1185 Broadway N Y Admont Bslsac Irving 169 111 Ds Milt Gertrude 818 Sterling PI Brooklyn RENOVO. PA. Edna 9«T Park av N Y W N T Altken Jas A Benn Leon 129 IS Y De Oesch Mils 886 8 10 Saginaw FAMILY (Albright A McCarthy, mgrs.; 114 Bedford Fall River A W N M Altksn Bros Bennett A Msrcello 106 67 New York Ds Velds A Zelda 116 agent. W. J. P. Conner).— 19-21. Herman 1111 Oravisr New Orleans W HINT Altksns Grest Bentley Musical 181 Clipper Ssn Frsnclsco De Vers Roth 649 Beldsn sv Chlcsgs Crystal, good; Shultz A Damon, very good. Millar Watarvllle Can A Alburtus * Benton McGowan 10 Western av Muskegon Ds Verne A Vsn 4678 Yatss Dsnvsr WM. E. ALBRIGHT. 1*11 Cottage Grove Chicago A Aldinee Ths Berg Bros Hip Nottingham Ds Witt Burns Torrance Stoll Spring Pittsburg Eng Circuit Eng All Sldl 90t Beverly Sisters 6711 Springfield av Phils De Witt Hugo 141 W 48 N Y ROANOKE. \'A. Allen Leon A Bertie 111 Central av Oshkosh mgr.; agent. Beyer Ben A Bro 1496 Bryant av N Y De Young Tom 166 B 118 Nsw York JEFFERSON (Isador Schwartz, Alllnel Joseph 411 Bloomflsld Hoboken N J Blcknell Glbney 441 Marlon Psrk 111 Ds Young Msbel 860 B 161 York Norman Jefferles; rehearsal Monday and Forepaugh A Sells C R A Oak Nsw Alpine Troupe Bimbos 871 Lswe Appleton Wis Desn Lew 463 8 Nlsgara Falls Thursday 2.30). —19-21. Roscoe A Sims, 646 Bergen Brooklyn Alqulst A Clayton Blssst Shady 148 87 Desn A Sibley 468 Columbus sv Boston pleaaed; May A Hall, appreciated: Felton. did Troupe 1*9 Hemlock Brooklyn A W N Y Alrona Zosller Blsck Leslie 1711 Eberly sv Chlcsgo Decry Frsnk 804 West End av New York well. 22-24, Rother A Kelgard; Lorraine; Do Cottage Auburn N Y A Altus Bros 118 Bloomquest A Co 1110 Chlcsgo av Minneapolis Delmar & Delmar Park St Louis Verne A Van. 1118 N Main Decatur 111 Alvsrados Goats Booth Trio 141 Lincoln Johnstown Pa Delton Bros 161 18 New York MOUNTAIN PARK (J. W. Hancock, mgr.. Newaboys 2636 N 31 Phlla W American Borells Arthur 614 Stanton Bresnsburg Ps Demscoo Pslsls D'ete Brussells Belgium agent, Frank Melville; rehearsal Monday 11). Anderson A Anderson 819 Dearborn Chicago Co.. but owing to Bornscheln John F 6410 Sangamon Chicago Bemonlo A Belle Englewood N J —Week 2, Mack Comedy Andrews A Abbott Co 1981 Morgan St Louis the company, Boulden A Qulnn 111 W 41 N Y Denton O Francis 461 W 44 Nsw York the poor performance given, by Harry 1 Olenwood sv Wyncote Pa Antrim Boutin A Tlllson 11 Myrtle Springfield Msss Dsvesu Hubert 864 Prospect pi Bklyn the management cancelled the show after Circus Family Lafayette Ind Apdales Bouton Hsrry A Co 1166: B 66 Chicago Dlolss The 161 B 6 Mansfield O the first night and the house remained dark 40 Apollos 104 W N Y Bowers Walters A Crook er Orpheum Dlston Msdellns 818 Kelly Bronx the rest of the week. Jim Weston A Co. were Bun Bros C R Los Ang Arakl Troupe Bowman Fred 14 Webstar Medford Msss Dixon A Hsnson 4406 Prairie av Chicago hooked for week of 19. but did not open. 611 78 N Y Arberg A Wagner E Dodd Emily Jessie 201 Division T. H Lexington Ky Boyd A Allen 1708 Howard Kansas City A sv Bklyn Ardell Bros Hip Brsdley A Ward Barnum Ballsy Doherty A Hsrlowe 428 Union Brooklyn 19 BroessI Rochester A C R Ardelle A Leslie Brad leys The 1114 Rush Dolsn A Lenhsrr 1460 7 sv York N. Y. Royal Wellington N Z Birmingham New ROCKAWAY BEACH, Armstrong A Verne Brand Laura 617 Main Buffalo Dolce Sisters 149 14 N Y capacity houses Unity PI Boston M W Morrison's theatre played to Arthur Mas IB Brennan Samuel N 1866 Tulfp Phlla Donaghy G Frsncls 119 55 Brooklyn Sunday evening. Matinees very J Falls City Neb Saturday and Asplnall Nan Breton Ted A Coriane 114 W 44 N Y Donsld A Carson 116 W 108 Nsw York 11 10 N Y well attended. Atkinson Harry E Bretonne May A Cql46 46 N Y Donner Doris 848 Lincoln Johnstown Ps 1 sv Billings Mont W Atlantis A Flsk 1511 Brlnkleys Ths 434 19 Dooleys Three 9951 Charles Chicago all pic- W N T In spite of the fire at this resort, Atwood Wsrren 111 W 11 N Y Brliton Nellie 140 Morris Philadelphia Doss Billy 108 High Columbus Tana anticipate a pros- ture shows and privileges Atwood Vera 17 W 68 N Y Brixton Brixton 708 Lexington Brooklyn Dnw A Lavan 998 Cauldwell sv N»w fork the showing of Satur- 3110 Phils A perous season based on Austin A Klumker E Bros A Maxim 1140 Wabash av Chicago Downey Leslie T Majestic Cedar Pi ids business. 123 41 N Y dav and Sunday's Australian Four W Brookes A Carlisle 88 Glenwood sv Buffalo Doyle A Fields 2848 W Taylor Oi !-»«o F. MAYBAT'M. EDWARD Brooks A Jennings 861 West Bronx N Y Drew Dorothy 877 8 av New York Browder Browder 820 6 N E Minneapolis Drew Lowell B 8tratford N J SAVANNAH, OA. A Chic Brown A Brown 69 115 N Y Drew Virginia 1226 Michigan sv Oh l igu (Frank & Hubert Bindy. mgrs.). Baader La Valle Trio 320 N Christiana W LIBERTY Brown Harris Brown Riverside I Dube Leo 363 Stowe sv Troy attendance. Baehen A Deemond 1847 N 11 Philadelphia A R -Stock, to excellent 71 Glen Bola Great 80 Waah av Wells' Baker Elsie 1914 Newport av Chicago Brown A Wllmot Maiden Masa Du A Co N Bridgeport Hex. mgr : agent. BIJOi: (Charles W. - '•• 1941 Renow Philadelphia Bruno Max C 160 Baldwin Elmlra N Y Dulzell Paul Orpheum Loa Ar Circuit: rehearsal Monday and Thursday 2>.-- Baker Harry W Star Memphis Indef Brydon A Hanlon 16 Cottage Newark Duncan A O 943 E 9 Brooklyn Attendance holding up. l.*.-17. Lillian DeLuc Baldwins Players Indianapolis Buncs Jack 1119 11 Philadelphia Dunn Arthur F 117 B * -cock Pittsburg very good; Rogers A Dorman. hit; Turpln & Ball Jack O H Murphy Thomas, Baraban Troupe 1104 Fifth sv N Y Burbank A Dan forth Berlin N H Dupres Fred 663 Qulncy Bklyn Behrens. entertaining: A Burgess Harvey J 617 Trenton sv Pittsburgh Dwyer Lottie Trio 69 No Wash Wllkes-Barre Pearl Bergen, versatile; Holland Barber A Palmer Los Angelea Indef hit. 19-21, Burks Joe 144 W 14 N T & Webb, good; Lctltla Pierre, scored: Ray- Barron Geo 1001 Fifth sv N Y - av Phils Burke A Fsrlow 4017 Harrison Chlcsgo Midgets, hit. 'J2-24. <;reat Zola; M< Barry A Black 1631 Falrmount imirid's 61 Cleveland Burnell Lillian 1060 North av Chlcsgo Nallv * Stewart; Ray Harris; Lewises. 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Chicago's Foremost FRANK DOYLE Vaudeville Agent BOOKING in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin and more houses in Chicago than any other agencv. Fourth floor, CHICAGO OPERA HOUSE BLOCK, CHICACO, ILL. u* littiin hmi. Mm 5111.' taMta ill! THEATRICAL AND VARIETY EXPERTS (Established IK years) THE MO0T REMABLK AGBMCT IN THS WOILO. Ltd. Star acta requiring tnitgrmenti in Burope. communleete at once. George Foster personally superintends the booking of every act and baa been I astro* mental In Introducing more American acta to Burope In one year than all other FOSTER'S AGENCY tgencles combined. George Footer visits the U. 8. A. annually, and periodically •very other continental city In Burope. GEORGE FOSTER. Manai"! Director I New Coventry Street. LONDON. W. C«nHnns)tlo«. I ..do* < MtoM BERTEngland's ForemostLEVEYVaudeville Agent FREEMAN BERNSTEIN II CIRCU VAUDEVILLE Manager, Promoter and Producer of Vaudeville Acta Plenty of Time for Recognised Acts who Respect Contracta Acts desiring lime communlcau and 4*d St., (Suite 405). Phone 2476 Bryant. HEIDELBERG BLDG., Bway NEW YORK Direct to EXECUTIVE OFFICES: 144-180 POWELL 8TREET. Pan Francisco. Calif. OPEN NIGHT AND DAT. N. B—WE ADVANCE FARES TO REAL ACTS. EUROPEAN OFFICE BERLIN. GERMANY OFFICES CHICAGO RICHARD PITROT. Pantages Circuit NEW YORK mm #» Representative. CHICAGO SAN FRANCISCO • • LOUIS PINCU8. VAUDEVILLE THEATRES, Inc. ill New York Repre- SEATTLE urns sentative, Gayety ALEXANDER PANTAGES DENVER VAUDEVILLE AGENT Theatre Bldg. President and Manager MR. MANAGER:—Are you losing money this warm weather? Write me for Ideas as well acts that will get you results. DOUTRICK'S ISgaiSS- CHAS N. BOUTMCK. Prtf. an. Maiaaer IBS M0RTH LA SALLE ST., CHICAGO WANTED New Acts, New Facea. Recognised Big Feature Acts. Good Comedy Sketches. Novelty and Musical Acts etc., for Immediate and future time. CHICACO MUSEUM BOOKING First Class Vaudeville Houses In Chicago, and 15 Houses In III. Jumps from «o - H. E. THURSTON, GENERAL MANAGER. cts to S4. Also New Houses lo Ind.. Iowa. Wis. THE LARGEST Ml SKI M IN THE WORLD. FOUR FLOORS, 26,000 SQ. FT PERFORMERS— If you have one or more weeks open, write, wire or phone. STATE AND VAN BUREN STREETS. CHICAGO* ILL. WILL ALWAYS CONSIDER GOOD FREAKS, STRANGE PEOPLE, ETC. VAUDEVILLE, BURLESQUE. ANIMAL CIRCUS AND CURIO HALL. JOSEPH M. 8CHENCK, Oca. Mgr. N. Y. OnVe. I KID >l \|{|io. Mgr. BoMton OAVr. VAUDEVILLE ACT8 NOTICE, WANTED FOB NEW ENGLAND TIME. For Sale or Lease MODERN AND FIREPROOF THEATRE The Marcus Loew Booking Agency In a New England City; 100,000 Inhabitants; Seating Capacity 1,100. For full particulars, address. 2497. Phone. Spring 2065. BOSTON. Mass. C. H. WOODMAN. P. O. Box No. NEW ENGLAND HEADQUARTERS Pheoe. Oifors 2640 Csloaial Rnilfini, BOSTON HAVE YOUR CARD IN VARIETY THE ENGLISH PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL Circulation guaranteed to be larger than that of any English Journal devoted to the Dramatic or Vaudeville Professions. Foreign subscription. 17a Id. per annum AUSTRALIAN Vaudeville Headliners BRENNAN'S NEW YORK AGENTS—Paul Tauslg. 104 East 14th St., and Samuel French & Sons. 14-2* West 22d Street. and Good Standard Acts Artists vlsltlnt- England are Invited to send particulars of ttulr act and J.i;«- of opening VAUDEVILLE CIRCUIT Letter Box Is open for the reception of their mail. If you have an open week you want to fill at THE STAGE Amphitheatres. Ltd. W. Proprietors Brennan'a abort notice, write to W. L. DOCK8TADER. 16 YORK STREET. COVENT GARDEN. LONDON. C Capital, £200.000 ($800,000). GARRICK THEATRE. WILMINGTON. DEL. Mr. BRENNAN. Governing Director, JAME8 Can close Baturday night and make any city CIRCUIT: east of Chicago to open Monday night. National Amphitheatre, Sydney. Gaiety Theatre, Melbourne. Amphitheatre, Melbourne. Amphitheatre, Newcastle. Hobart Griffin Circuit His Majesty's Theatre, Hammerstein's Theatre Royal, Brisbane. The Hide away big time circuit. No acts too big. Exclusive agents Write or wire PETER Amphitheatre, Newtown. AMERICA'S MOST F. GRIFFIN, Booking Agent, Griffin Vaudeville Circuit. Variety Theatre Bldg . Toronto. Can WANTED AT ONCE. FAMOUS VARIE- SPECIALTY ACTS, COMEDIANS* 80UBRET8 TY THEATRE. Must "be Flret desa- of your customers is essential to your welfare. I have lt Oatlo* if Week* Mare. OPEN THE TEAR AROUND. Successive Weeks s. arranged S.S. accommodations for Transportation paid. Vancouver to Sydney, CONFIDENCE •as way or both ways, according to salary LILY LENA and W. NEWHOUSE •smanded. PAIR TaUSIt. fMfl. Stcsmsis aseat All transportation' paid In Australia. ERNEST EDELSTEN I04E m st m t Tel ?tJM st. T ,ei».i a dozen times or more (Are you satisfied, William'' One performance per night. Matlneea: Wed- ,' VARIETT AND DRAMATIC AGENT. nesday, Baturday and holldaya No Sunday 17 Green St.. Leicester Square, LONDON. work. Sole Representative. NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON John Tiller's Companies Walter C. Kelly CONTRACTS. Little Tich. Two Bobs. Wee Georgle Wood Ah Communications: Booking Department, Australian Vaudeville Agency Matlonk Amphitheatre, SYDNEY, Australia AJwrays Vaoanoles for Good Acts Cable Address: "PENDANT." NOTE: No Australian agent has authority J. C. IN, Director to book ff r Brennan's Amphltheatree. Ltd. WANTED -12 for IS La Cinematografia Italiana " Minstrel Men months' Head Office. SYDNEY. AUSTRALIA Cable Address " Xiab work. Huit be good performers. 18 ITALY'8 LEADING PAPER FOR THE Animate. Pietire a* Pktutfra#b Bisinets BOATING. FISHING ISSUES ONLY ILLINOIS STATK O >N |'i When anewering advertiiement* kindly mention VARIETY. 34 VARIETY TUB VBNTRILOQUIBT WITH A PRODUCTION BARRT •» WOLFORD ED. F. It isi't the name Owing to numerous reqaests of Manag< rs Marcus - Cartelle for Barry A Wolford, Mrs. Barry will not re- teat makes the tire. Coming Season, New Act. REYNARD act- JAMES E. PLUNKETT. Smart. Mgr. Home Add., 8 Hawthorne Ave., Clifton, .7. Presents Beth Dewberry and Jtwn Jawnson In "Skatorial RoUeriea." N. "A MORNING IN HICK8VILLB." lUri-riion. GENE HUGHES. It's the act that ORACB makes the name. Sam J. Curtis Gene Hughes THE KINO OF IRELAND Ritter - Foster And Co. Manager, Promoter and Producer of Vaude- JAMES B. DONOVAN ACROB8 THB POND Melody and Mirth. ville Acts. AND Address care VAUDBVILLB CLUB In the original "SCHOOL ACT." What to produce, and how to succeed. music arranged 98 Charing Cross Road, London, Bng. All by 0«o. Botsford Authors please note: Oomunlcatlons so- RENA ARNOLD This Week (June 19), Brighton Beach Music licited. Hall. Brighton Beach, N. Y. Putnam Building*. New York. QUEEN OF VAUDBVILLB DOING WELL, THANK TOU. ELLIS MONA Director and Adviser, King- K. C. CHARLES AHEARN BLAMPHIN and HEHR The Chawpigo Simcrs of Vi^eville FUK dALil. WIGGINS FARM Apply to THE OHADWIOE TRIO GAVIN PLATT Stuart Barnes THB PEACHES Opened at the Palace. Blackpool, Im- Presenting "TRAVELING A LA CART" JAMBS B. PLUNKBTT. Manager. mensely. Oh. you cool breezes; how we do GBO. WOLFORD BARRY. enjoy you. (No. T Hawthorne At*., Clifton. H. J.) Well, It 'wasn't sueli a bail trip, after all. ACING HAN" Stayed In London over Sunday and got PAT 0A8BY, Agent acquainted with some of the old bunch. Talk about your crowds! this village Is .lammed, all walling lo sec the Coronation. Will toll you HARRY L. WEBB all about It In our next. Direction AIL T. WUton. Leicester S<|. looks like America a La Petite. Some of the old Yanks that have been over here some time wanted to buy our clothes. CORNALU and WILBUR Nothing doing from the trio. Now for a quiet summer's reBt. Itestlngly yours, VAROON. PERRY and WILRER JOHNNIE "THOSE THRBB BOYS." «jS5 ft* ^B GATES Marshall P. Wilder Q±^h jfc^\ * WORLD'S GREATEST AND MOST MERITO- ATLANTIC CITY, If. J. COLEMAN RIOUS MUSICAL ACT. WA\ RHl 'Phone tit. $1000 CERTIFICATE SAYS SO \— The original Scotch lad with a somewhat BRITANNIA-ON-TH-BAT. different monologue, singing his own aonga The Musical Cates is one of the best mu- sical acts First time in this country. that has been seen here. Thev J" ^Jtpxgl play saxophones, cornets, xylophones anil ^ A big hit in Ban ^fcft^i Francisco. other instruments In the most entertaining JULIAN Keep Ter on Johanle. manner. These people have Ere a great reputa- Utile Miss Muffett with Fixem mid Uluffctt tion, and the saxophone team is claimed to Hhs promised to land us a route be the best In the world. One of the broth- ers We hop*- that she will, hut a two dollar hill plays a mammoth double Eb contra bass Won't pay for our tickets to Hutte. » saxophone that produces a wonderfully deep DYER and mellow tone. They are equally at WANTKI): COO]) IV S MONKV, Sl'/K home ANY on all the Instruments, and Dll STVLK. A LAUGH A SECOND whether In solos, duets, trios or quartettes made the biggest BUTLER kind of a hit. McKISSICK HERMAN THE CITIZEN. OTTAWA. CANADA. HAVILAND ALICE andSHADNEY Agent. PAT OA8IY THOSE EBONY ENTERTAINERS Rem Brandt - THORNTON Comedy character change artists. THE Special Scenery. This Week (June 12). Henderson's Coney This Week (June 10) Island. Address VAR1KTY, Chicago. NEW ORIGINAL WILL LACEY IM6HT0N THEATRE. BRIGHTON BEACH, H. T CYOLINO OOMIOIAN Direction. JO PAIQB SMITH "LISTEN TO ME" Willa Holt Wakefield Kxperlence will teach you that It Is quite as nec- essary for a manager IN (that Is, a powerful one) to he a master of the study of human nature as It la Jei.it Jitsbi to master addition of Du- lid nns or dollars and cents. Pit Cisr/ Is this a Man? PEL ADO.. 1510 « CAPITAL IT.. WAINII0T0R The Fellow That Waltzes and Sings on One Wheel K o "S • S a Z P ^ g a a © e * s •a ihiCROMWELLS S (3 IMIa NMEI I. MARBUCftfTE o 5 - S 3 4 a *- «8 «» 8 flQ JUGGLING ACT O "O J3 o > B M« . 8 CO S SI • ason Then Try to Solve the Mystery. «J Heeler 3 Ovi a 3tj o Direction ALBEE. WKBKK ft EVANS Direction Max Hart, Putnam Bldg., jf. x. C. When antwering advertiaement* kindly mention VARIETY. 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