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Volume I—No. 14. CHICAGO September 28, 1907 AMERICAN ACTORS FAIL IN FRANCE F^jRANCE wants nothing American, ('except the ' money. America rel- None Succeed Financially in Paris, While Scores of French ^lishes a Parisian flavor to its en¬ Artists Have Enriched Themselves in This Country. their native 1 tertainment. It is not a fair exchange. Mendes and Howells. Not $ven courtesy. This is best account¬ Compare Catulle Mendes, author of ed for by the notorious fact that Paris Ariane, a current success at the Opera BY ARCHIE BELL and The Virgin of Attila, recently played ^^Kiifficient unto itself. America is con¬ by Madam Sarah, to William Dean How¬ stantly grasping further and further for days. A few years ago Madam Sarah the tangled mess of their literary out¬ ells. Mendes is also a dean of letters. what is best in the musical and dramatic laid a trap for the Italian Duse. She re- bursts has served its purpose as a topic He is a Parisian after their own heart, a world, irrespective of geographical pre¬ peated the trick last June with Olga for Max Nordau’s massive critical work, leader of the decadent Parnassians, and Nethersole. “Degenera tipn.” Dozens of the most a man of talent. Howells is keenly in judices. Paris winks at Italian drama touch with the current literary move¬ and dramatic artists, loathes the Ger¬ ments of Russia, Spain, France, Ger¬ man, smiles at the English and laughs many, Italy and England. Mendes knows at the American. It is almost Paris. His mental horizon lies not be¬ j^Rnprehensible to the typical Parisian yond the rainbow of Parisian boulevards. that such a thing exists as American Last spring I experienced a keen de¬ drama. If brought so forcibly to his light in learning that Maurice Rostand, Blind that his negative argument cannot the young son of the author of Cyrano de hold, he lifts his shoulders, sneers, and Bergerac, has his eyes turned towards says: “Very well, then, if there is an America. It is not for profit, for the American drama and if there are Amer¬ Rostands are rich, immensely rich. ican actors, bring them to us if you in¬ Young Maurice loves the language of sist. We don‘t care to see them and Shakespeare and speaks it almost per¬ Will not promise to be courteous or even fectly. He has a desire to follow in his All i; smoke until it c father’s footsteps as an author. The al¬ luring example of Alexander Dumas, fils, No American actor or actress has ever inspires him. At the parental castle in made money in Paris, excepting possibly the Pyrenees he is diligently working SCfw vaudeville 6r variety sensations. out English translations of his father’s of French artists have made dramas and arranging the scenes of a Eids of dollars in America. Sarah drama which he hopes soon to write. _ rdt comes over here whenever she Rostand, pere, wlil probably do no more es, to replenish her coffers, and writing under his own name. His health _r back with a bulging purse. We rec¬ is not so bad as cable rumors would in¬ ognize the art of Rejane, Hading, Co- dicate, but he is not strong and is un¬ queiin, give them respectful hearing and willing to tax his strength, preferring send them home with a profitable bank to rest on the laurels that he has al¬ account. No American actor hopes to ready won. He shares the prejudices of get jeven a fair hearing in the French his brother craftsmen about American capital, and knows that anticipation of art and letters; but shows lively inter¬ financial profit would be absurd. est in his son’s ambition to write for Bftmerica Welcomes Foreign Plays. the American stage. America always has been eager to con¬ Not Writing for Miss Robson. tribute to the box-office popularity of Rostand said last June that he had French authors from Dumas, fils, down¬ never even seen the American producer ward. We swelled old Sardou’s royal¬ who announced that after a conference ties fey thousands of dollars and are giv¬ with the author at his home in the south ing Paul Herrieu, perhaps the greatest of France he had secured the latter’s living French dramatist, more produc- promise to write a drama expressly for the American creator of Merely Mary SBes Frohman expects congratulations Ann. It is to be assumed that Rostand’s laving “cornered” the output c" ~~ future literary labors will be merely as famous author for the next a tutor of his ambitious son, and Amer¬ years and selects “I.es Bouffons,” a p< ica is likely to see the next product of etical drama by a Paris newspaper ma the Rostand pen, before Paris passes as file leading feature of Maude Adam what is believed there to be the ver¬ fimhcoming season. Rostand n t with dict from the art court of last resort. atjesponse not less enthusiastic i_ Just as the American returning from lea than in France. We pay loyal trib- China or Siam endeavors to lift the yoke ffi'to Maeterlinck for his printed plays. of prejudice and ignorance from his We ihave afforded a sympathetic try-out countrymen who have never visited those to Alfred Capus, Catulle Mendes and lands and have never had an opportunity practically all of the playwrights of con- of seeing the people for a judgment at fifcporary activity in Paris. first hand, so an occasional French act¬ What have we received from Paris is or, author, or artist endeavors to tell return? Rejane has promised to use an his countrymen of America. But his adaptation of ’s “The Truth.” preachment usually fails on deaf ears. ^Woduction of the same author’s “Beau One of these is De Max, the leading Brummel” is projected. There have man in the company of Sarah Bernhardt. been translations of a few American mel¬ He has seen the American theater at odramas. Scarcely a representative bal¬ close range. He has studied American ance or fair offset for our patronage of drama, American actors and American audiences. He told me recently that the K t Operatic Offerings. sorrow of his life was when he began We snap at the operatic successes of his career he did not come to America Paris, one impresario announcing with instead of going to Paris. particular and peculiar pride that he has Lured by Parisian Glamour. arranged to present several new French nigrelties in New York this season. Does ARCHIE BELL. Max is a Roumanian. The magnet of snap at the product of Victor Her¬ One of the most widely known dramatic critics in the country is Archie Bell, berts or Reginald De Koven’s pens? The dramatic editor of the Cleveland News. He is thirty years old and a globe trotter, He became a French celebrity and Paris country pricked up its ears and said: he having toured Great Britain, Holland, Denmark, Germany, France, Switzerland, claimed him as her own. His acting, ■B dare you” when Oscar Hammerstein Italy and the West Indies on foot. He is author of four successful novels, and his notably as Anthony in Julius Caesar, has announced the production of a grand op¬ acquaintance among professional people in this country and abroad is most exten¬ been the sensation of recent dramatic era :by America’s leading composer, in sive. His views upon the drama in France, published herewith, are those of an seasons. The limelight is beating fierce¬ Bown country. expert and their consideration will be of value. ly upon him. He is one of the favored few. Yet he runs the risk of incurring We import French singers and instru- displeasure—for the Parisians are child¬ fflptalists. Calve, for instance, has The dramatic world of widely heralded authors of France have like in their wrath against those who grown rich in American dollars. When “Stay away; but if you must drawn direct inspiration from Edgar utter “profane” remarks against Paris— American singers are permitted to sing teach you a lesson that you t Allan Poe and Walt Whitman, but they by declaring that America is the best ^■11 in Paris, which is unusual, unless would be loath to admit it. The foremost field on earth for the dramatist, the actor 1 and social pressure is brought dramatic authors of France are not con¬ and the audience. He says that his r, they are asked to do so for a versant with English, and furthermore, green-eyed brother and sister artists in 1 salary and sometimes are obliged do not care to be. Since the plays of the Paris theaters realize this, but are , itribute services, personal expenses yesterday in more than one sense. The Paul Herrieu gained a success in Amer¬ not brave enough to admit it and for costumes for the privilege. world admits that it is the hub of cul¬ ica, he has taken up the English gram¬ the present are retaining a kind of su¬ Paris does not want anything per- ture, but Parisians go further and do mar and dictionary for something like premacy by sneering at America and its American drama, except the not hesitate to insinuate that beyond the conscientious study; but ofte has not far product, the sneer being echoed by the walls of Paris lurk the barbarians. The to question him before realizing that he Parisian authors and managers who re¬ native is sweetly satisfied. The French is thinking more of the American mar¬ joice in the confines of their limited cul¬ author often makes himself believe that ket for his wares than of the language ture and are too lazy to get into the ^risian artists are notoriously jealous even Paris is too large a world, so he that Shakespeare spoke and wrote. Here Mr popularity and only encourage bandwagon of progress, learn the Eng¬ identifies himself with one of the is an academician and typical Parisian lish language and take a few tips in the n artists to invade their field as a “groups” and is contented with their man of letters. Compare him, for in¬ play business from the dwellers in what v bird to its grasp. Rachel praise and appreciation. This city has stance, to Gus Thomas or Clyde Fitch, they choose to call "the land of the to ruin Ristori in the old alwar-R been prolific in "groupings” and both of whom speak French fluently and 6 THE SHOW WORLD September 28, 1907. THE SHOW WORLD

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Orpheum (Prank Kilholz, manager)— /~< LEVEDAND, Sept. 21.—Vaughan G1 ■ most thrilling type. with its ill coterie < _ _, o class1*vaudS'ille^*'isalstilft^naSteine(h^as ^ " TZ" T™ T play and a heroine in distress. The e this week’s bill will clearly demonstrate. “ie. Colonial theater, where he coi __scenic _settingv_ie> of_ the_ play_ __is of_ _a The patrons of the Orpheum have de- mences a fall engagement. The opening standard that gives it a value not always elared their approval of the following hill week’s bill is Channing Pollock's drama- seen m melodrama. The company Is m no uncertain terms: Burr McIntosh, . , ... , “ . . . , . ,, , competent. Jack Ellis gives a satisfac- authOr-actor and photographer in an 11- tization of Miriam Michaelson s highly tory interpretation of the role of Trux- THE SHOW WORLD

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- feature, and a first-class ------„__winner LONDON SHOW NEWS of Centennial artistes who will make their hours snty-five minutes. Although IBS first appearance in England have already mi* was of an international charaetd® been engaged, as also have a troupe of looked in vain for a good Amerioan equestrian star artistes. Bostock & competitor. Where was my friend Jl. BY A STAFF CORRESPONDENT. Wombwell’s fine menagerie will be - McNally, of the evidence and for those who wish to 1 Herald? He would 1__ _ __ the light fantastic a large dancing sa Miss L. Smith, of London, swam J LONDON, Sept. 15.—'W6 are fairly in in a fit of passion- after, he has brutally IS being added to th j ; She was the only lady to start, and! for a spell of line weather, and assaulted her, resolves to betray him to ished in front of twenty men. the man who is seeking to take his life. ‘Fun City” is Prosperous. amusement seekers are being well This is a grim old sexton whose daugh¬ A “Fun City” has been doing good catered for both outdoors and under cov- ter Hendon has ruined and deserted, business during the past week in the COAST THEATERS THRIVING* leaving her to commit suicide and her market square of Aylesbury (where the body to be buried as a felo-de-se at the ducks come from). Messrs. Barker & The interesting Balkan States Exhibi¬ cross roads of the village where she was Thurston’s road-racing moto: Company Reports Prosperit tion at Earls Court continues to attract born. It is not through the instrumen¬ been the principal attraction. “The recent calamity at San Frantij, the public, and with warmer evenings the tality of Serenna, however, that nemesis That funny little lady, Miss Louie overtakes Hendon, for, whilst in .his cups Freer, is away on tour and making good o has made desirable locations for mov- beautifully appointed grounds are well making merry with the villagers he re¬ with her quaint songs, in addition to ap¬ ig picture theaters much sought after patronized by lovers of good music which veals his identity despite his long ab¬ pearing in a farcical sketch entitled _ __ a result rents are high._ is so liberally provided by the manage- sence and his soldier’s uniform, and the ‘Snooks. cially is this true of sites upon Fillmore old sexton, forcing his way through the Richard Thornton, of the Moss & street, which is the principal thorough¬ The Crystal Palace is also attracting crowd, stabs him to the heart before the Thornton syndicate, who has recently fare since the fire. There are at pres¬ good crowds. Under the able manage¬ eyes of the distracted Gypsy girl. It is opened the Sunderland Empire, has is- ent between twenty-five and thirty thea- ment of Mr. George Oscar Starr (late a a gruesome story. Mr. Lohr’s tuneful __ all artistes booked with - _ director of Barnum & Bailey’s Greatest music met with the full approbation of a decree which reads: “Any allusion to ing season is most prosperous. There Show on Earth) the Palace appears to critical audience. Miss Kate Anderson, ‘The Lodger,’ or using the word ‘Damn’ will be at least twenty new theaters have taken a new lease of life. Excel¬ in the name part, and Joseph O’Mara, as or any action calculated to convey a bad opened in the different sections of the lent programs are provided, and certain¬ the wicked squire, scored distinctly, both meaning, will be considered an offense, Golden Gate city, and in spite of the ly “the place to spend a happy day’’ is dramatically and vocally. and, as I consider it as much to the in¬ fire ordinance which prohibits the use of the gigantic glass house at Sydenham. Sarenna was followed by Nicholas Gat- terest of the artist as to myself, Mr. Lol- a songster to warble illustrated songs, Mr. Starr’s latest addition is a miniature ty’s opera, Greysteel, which was origin¬ ler, the musical conductor, has full all of them will, I am sure, enjoy a pros¬ Zoo, which includes specimens of nearly ally. produced last year at Sheffield. On power to ring down the curtain on any perous season.” all known animals and birds. This is this occasion it was received with but in¬ artist so offending.” Adolph Mayer, manager of the Etter one of'the features of the concern. different approval. Good! We want our amusements free Moving Picture Company of San Fran¬ After the Crystal Palace, the next The Truth will shortly have to be fromfrom vulgvulgarity ‘1 and profanity. cisco, made the above statement to a largest building in the London area is withdrawn from the bill of the Comedy, When Mr. Bumble remarked “The law representative of THE SHOW WORLD undoubtedly “Olympia,” at Kensington. to make room for a powerful play • by ... _ hass,” he would most certainly har _ in a recent interview. Mr. Mayer; is a Last Christmas eve the International Alfred Sutro, entitled The Barrier. There been justified had he applied it to our practical film man, is both aggressive Fairs, Ltd., located their Mammoth Fun part fQr Mjgs Marie law concerning the employment of chil¬ and progressive, and enjoys the confi¬ Tempest. dren on the stage. Some magistrates dence and trust of Burton Etter, propri¬ City there, with such good -financial re¬ etor of the company, who sent him east sults (over 750,000 persons paying at the Miss Elliott’s New Play. will grant the necessary license and oth¬ turnstiles) that they, have secured the ers simply will not, notwithstanding evi¬ with' full powers to contract for VK building for the running of a similar show Miss Maxine Elliott produced dence being given that the youngster’s company. Mr. Mayer formerly held]id re- for a season of about twelve weeks, com- Lyric, Sept. 12, a _new play by H. V. welfare is being properly cared for. Mc- sponsible positions in San Fr; ’ .0 po- Esmond, entitled Under the Greenwood Cluer at Old street police court, is the life and turmoil to engage in Tree, that is, of course, if this title is latest “beak” to make himself disagree¬ litical life, but deserted the allowed to stand, for it is claimed by sev¬ able. The result is that managers and eral others. I will tell you about it in artistes hardly know where they are, or what to do. They are continually hav¬ The Aldwych reopened Sept. 11 with a ing their arrangements upset, and some¬ new musical play, The Gay Gordons, pro¬ times contracts have to be cancelled. duced ' by Messrs. and Seymour Hicks. “Salvation” Actor Amuses. E. S. Willard is giving up his Ameri¬ The latest sensation in the variety can tours and expresses his intention of world is the capture of “a brand from settling down in England. We shall the burning” in the person of Charles shortly see him in a new play under other Bailey, who for some years has figured management than his own. as a Salvation Army captain. He is now John Hare starts on a provincial tour showing at the Camberwell Empire in a sketch called A Musical Nightmare, in will i Court which he is ably supported by clever Minnie Thurgate. • It is an amusing piece by William Gayer Mackey and "Robert of work all through. Mr. Bailey still Ord” (Mrs. Mackey), entitled Barry swears allegiance to the army. Doyle’s Rest Cure. After this who says the Church and As I write this I hear that Hall Caine Stage Guild is not a success? We may is so much improved in health that he now look for a real live Bishop declaim¬ hopes to come to London and address his ing the church service on -Sunday morn¬ “Christian” congregation at the Lyceum ing and “to be, or not to be” before the in a day or two. footlights on Monday evening. Many of our leading acting managers The first anniversary of the Camber¬ ;/ (and manageresses) are away on tour, well Empire on Tuesday last was an un¬ including Mr. Tree, George Alexander, usually bright function. The Terriers Lewis Waller, Martin Harvey, Edward turned up in force both sides of the cur¬ Terry; Mr. and Mrs. Kendal, Miss Ellen tain. Manager Jesse Sparrow was the Terry and Mrs. "Pat” Campbell. recipient of an illuminated address and We have “ firstclass companies the more substantial recognition of his in the road in this little island __ _ hard work in the shape of a purse of including, of course, several duplications gold. Well, he deserved it. of the most popular and money-making Newmarket (our turf’s hea-dquarters, where Richard “Boss” Croker, the owner Irving Has a Tragedy. of this year’s Derby winner, is once B. Irving, who a. few days ago pro- more allowed to train his horses) was the scene on Saturday night last of a nasty accident in the Town Hall, where Unicorn (dealing _ __ a traveling Cinematograph show was be¬ ADOLPH MAYER the Crown jewels), will, he writes my ing exhibited. Nearly 700 people were WHALEN & WEST. good friend “Carados,” produce very present, and in the darkness someone en¬ -11 known American vaudevil- soon a new four-act tragedy by Justin deavored to pass the apparatus and lians who are meeting with success in Huntley McCarthy, to be entitled Caesar stumbled against part of the mechanism. Mayer pulled upon his cigarette contem¬ vaudeville in England are Whalen & West Borgia. This disconnected a tube leading from platively for a moment before replying. The great (I beg pardon); the GREAT the cylinders containing the compressed “The Board has ruled that illustrated Bernard Shaw is writing a new play for gas used for limelight and ignited the songs in a moving picture theater puts Messrs. Vedrenne & Barker to produce celluloid film on the machine. A genuine it in the theater class. Consequently*^: at the Savoy. It is to be a “startler.” cry of “fire” was raised and a terrible proprietor that desires illustrated songs mencing at Christmas, 3 next five Sir Charles Wyndham has decided to panic ensued. A young married woman named Starling was burned so badly that would be obliged; to take out a theater Chance for American Acts. make his re-appearance at the Criterion license. The fire restrictions are severe, at the end of October in a new comedy she later succumbed in the hospital. but in snite of that fact the business Many novelties (to us) will be intro¬ by H. H. Davies, entitled The Mollusc. Many were badly injured and other boom. One striking fi duced, some of which, however, I have There are only four characters and they deaths are expected. already seen at Coney Island, but they will be undertaken by Sir Charles, Miss Pain Has Big Benefit. should prove a big draw here. Manager Mary Moore, Miss Elaine Ingescort, and n3 C. B. Cochrane is on the Continent book¬ Sam Sothern. Pain’s benefit at the Alexandra Palace. have closed, nor are for sale—that is, at Muswell Hill,'on Saturday last, attracted an ordinary figure. The ceiling of the ing original turns for the arena. Here is Tolstoi’s “Kreutzer Sonata,” drama- western theaters are higher an” a fine opportunity for some of you show- by Mr. Jacob Gordon, -_ ,_present- over 60,000 people to witness the latest --~“h absolutely new items to get in, ed at the Pavilion theater. Mile End, .... efforts of this well known fireworks ca¬ deeper than the five and ten cen it you will have to be quick about it. Monday last, to a crowded house and terer. As at the Crystal Palace, the chil¬ ters in Chicago, and the fronts, wiuh dren were in the afternoon regaled with or two notable exceptions, like your Bi¬ This reminds me! Where will Barnum was played excellently. Worthy of men¬ jou Dream and the Alcazar, are fully as & Bailey exhibit in the winter, when the tion are Sigmund Feinman as Ralph a display of daylight fireworks and showers of toys, whilst in the evening ornate. They realize on the coast. -88 big show returns to England? Olympia Friedlander, Bernard Schoengold as Gre- they seem to in Chicago and other cities is the only covered building in town guar, Mme. Diana Feinman as Ettie a grand display was given, including a representation of the Victoria Falls. I have visited, that an attractive front which . could accommodate them. The and Miss Fanny Epstein as Celia. Truly is absolutely necessary for the success English stockholders would, I think, like a feast for my Hebrew friends. Some miscreant has apparently been at — -f they really have a show still work in Blackpool, which seaside town of a moving picture theater. Ail the suburban theaters are in full is the nearest imitation we have to Co¬ “The smaller cities surrounding’ after the depressing circular issued ■ __ swing and going strong with No. 1 com¬ Francisco have now seized upon idea them recently by Joseph Terry McCad- panies and popular plays. ney Island. At the Tower gardens the don, the company’s chairman. The shares company has sustained a severe loss that a moving picture theater is a desir¬ issued to the public at twenty-five shil¬ In the Variety World. through the mysterious death of eight of able attraction, and as a result theaters lings per share can now be bought at the La Milo (the statuesque) fresh from her the finest animals in the menagerie, in¬ are being installed in the majority of absurd price of four shillings and six¬ triumph in portraying Lady Godiva in the cluding a magnificent lion, lioness, and smaller cities surrounding San Francis¬ pence. Perhaps, however, * the show is recent Coventry pageant, is booked for a large Bengal tiger, brought from the co. The people appreciate the value not intended to return here yet awhile. the Alhambra, and will, I understand, Himalayas. The Tower authorities are they receive for their money and patron¬ If it is I think the old far-seeing man¬ show us how she looked “mid nodings” agreed that a malicious outrage has been ize the theaters.” agers would have made other arrange¬ (or next to nodings) on. She is to be perpetrated, as all the dead animals were Mr. Mayer has returned to the coast ments than to lose so fine a pitch. congratulated on the way she so mod¬ caged on the north side of the menagerie. where he will become active in promot¬ estly carried through a part which would The loss to the Tower company is esti¬ ing the interests of the Etter MOOT" New Opera Produced. have been more than difficult to a less mated at over $5,000. Animal specialists Picture Company. Mr. Mayer possefF The Moody-Manners Opera Company1 clever lady. from London and Liverpool are conduct¬ the vitality and energy characterise concluded an eight weeks’ season at the The ancient town of Nottingham is to ing a post-mortem, and the fullest in¬ the westerner, and will, no doubts* , Lyric theater Saturday, Sept. 7. Ma¬ “ pageant next year, and with the quiry will be made. come a leading exponent ii “ dame Butterfly being the opera given. town’s interesting history to draw from, At the Hippodrome this week Jabez picture industry. The previous evening Herman Lohr’s it should be worth seeing. I wonder how Wollfe, who has so often attempted to new one-act opera, Sarenna, was pro¬ they will deal with naughty Queen Isa¬ emulate Captain Matthew Webb’s feat duced. Avon Marsh, who is responsible bella and her (what shall I say) her of swimming the Channel, and who re¬ for the libretto, must, I fancy, have had “gentleman typewriter," the wicked Mr. cently got within three-quarters Daniel in the Dion’s Den.’ The film is Cavalleria Rustlcana running in his Mortimer. mile from Calais, will — —i exhibition—U very complete and true tb life, real lions mind when he decided upon the plot, for Despite the opposition which he will in the arena lake. He win enter rne being photographed in the manufacture the story is built on similar lines, with have again to encounter at Olympia next water as if starting from Dover for of the picture. Belshazzar’s impious an equally tragic ending. Sarenna is a Christmas, T. E. Read is busily en¬ France, and then in detail show the va¬ feast, the famous handwriting on the Gypsy girl, who, faithful as a dog to her gaged arranging some exceptionally big rious incidents of the journey. wall and its interpretation, by Daniel ’ the young squire. Will Hendon, items ■ his annual exhibition. The The swim through London from Rich- are also shown. 1 September 28, 1907. THE SHOW WORLD 13 ASBESTOS THEATRE CURTAINS -MADE BY- Union Elevator & Machine Co. 144-146 Ontario Street, CHICAGO

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pied in m for Joe Weber’s new musical “Run, Brudder Rabbit, Run;” "Ghost of Seduction at the Joe Weber Music Hall, Deacon Brown;" “I’ll Always Love Old Is now in active rehearsal. Among other Dixie;” “Who Do You Love?" “That things many surprises_ will_ ’„„ __' ' Small, Still Voice;” “The Bo’d of Educa- STATE FAIR AT LOUISVILLE duced in the way of effects anda__ costume tion;” “My Sweetheart’s a Soldier in the novelties. The musical numbers,- written Army;* —iy;” “Lt’l ‘‘The Old Flag”-- Never by Gus Edwards, are said __ _ _ . _ Touched the Ground,” and “Since We', _ BRINGS CROWDS TO THEATERS style that made the Weber Music Hall Been to Boston Town.” “You Splash Me famous in past years. and I’ll Splash You,” Arthur J. Lamb Three of the most popular and suc¬ and Alfred Solman, writers of “The Bird cessful musical acts in vaudeville origi¬ on Nellie’s Hat.” “I Lost Her in the All the Playhouses Present Attractive Bills and Record Bus¬ nated from the brain of Gus Edwards, Subway,” A1 Bryan and S. R. Henry; the composer of “School Days.” and “I’d Like a Little Loving Now and iness Is Done—Personal Gossip. many other big song successes. All three Then,” Earl C. Jones and Tom Kelly. acts, namely The Schoolboys and Girls, ' From The Snow Man, by Stanislaus The Blonde Typewriters and The Rube Stange and Reginald DeKoven: "I Want Kids, use songs of Gus Edwards exclu- You For My All-Time Girl;” "Love on a BY J. S. SHALLCROSS. slvely. Summer’s Day;" “The Seven Reasons Leo Edwards’ beautiful semi-high class Why;” “In Paradise;” “Serenade D’ ^jllad, "That’s What the^ Rose SaidBren,. to Aniom^jSong^of^Love)^’Amour (Song of Love);” ‘Wine,.. Woman., s expert sharp shoot- Me,” is becoming exceedingly popular ?;nd Song;’’ “My Ladye Faire;” “ leys—His Honor the Mayor did a and is now issued by the publishers, the 9° ,9el?t'y. “Ariella;” “Spanish ( hiis Edwards Music Puhlishius- c™mnv dee;” “Dainty Cavalier:” “Messae good business the first half of the week. The show was up to expectations tractions was Roy Knabenshue and his and Harry Kelly is causing many a airship. The Igorrote Village, of which Earle Gordon Terry, publisher, i laugh. The last half of the week was oc¬ Richard Streidewind is manager, had a Notes from Havlland. Michigan avenue, Chicago, informs great patronage. He is assisted by a clev¬ that- —his composition,-lposltii “Robert Valse, cupied by a big presentation of Parsifal, »The Alpha Comedy Four are featuring_„ Opus 10, No. II, is _„ _ er lot of fellows. The well known Doc. “In Monkey Land,” "Since Arrah Wan- o.bcieftoJeatGarrfnmy with Paoked h0USeS‘ Roberts is on the front and every m. Married Barney Carney,” and “Won’t BrookeEandy' rmmerous^ot^ers.’ ^‘Aobe'rt Masonic Theater presented Thorns and }***£*• ffieniifle^ ^a^neTcateffs You Be My Honey?” Valse” *- - brilliant caprice and well Orange Blossoms, doing a magnificent o™ ae front and a clever min The Mae Taylor continues to respond to business. The play is elaborately staged sho^ did ™ business six and seven encores each time she Mr. Terry is also the composer of and splendidly acted. David Corsi Sept. M1Uer Bros . 101 Ranch Show was a sings "In Monkey Land,” with Mr. Wise “Seraphine.” popular and stellar attraction at the Fair. From Broadway company...... —-jn Cbarge, ably assisted Kittie Morris is featuring "In Monkev Should Writers Contract? Land" and “Won’t You Be My Honey?” house thus far. Fulton’s^ Jolly ^Grass' Wid- Sfre~tor,“anT^Uer "sitUce^on "tSe ■Wilbers and Lee have added "In Mon¬ - have often wondered if it is good key Land” and "Miss Mexico” ' their" ' business policy for a writer to sign a ... expected^Miss Estelle Willis^akes iTl”the ^the^attractlon^ did* weUn<1IanS‘ contract—.—- --,t ite exclusively for one pub- good. The Three Musketeers in an orig- Col. Mundy, of * the* Mundy3 Shows, was 3 meeting mal comedy act, were heartily encored, seriously injured in Detroit a few days “y-~.-,,T —;. —; — ...o,,. ..o u,.- Henry and Francis have a comedy satire ago, one of the lions attacking him. Col. numbers. In Monkey doubtedly, and yet are not these advan- entitled His First Rehearsal and it goes Mundy is in a hospital in Detroit and his p. t You Be My Honey?’ tages outweighed by the disadvantages big. Falke and Coe are good musical friends fear the result of his injuries —^- which ■ are wont-, to intervene? comedians. The pleasing bill is brought A— careful canvass amouramong the mimany ' have, at various times, talked this to a close by a clever burletta. Fay Fos- showmen of the State Fair resulted in Notes From Albright. the fact that THE SHOW WORLD is read weekly by over ninety per cent of them and the local dealers had a hard time to supply the demand. Col. Wm. Lavelle of the Pain fireworks show has many friends here. The Colonel Ruby Erwood. "Young Buffalo” of The is a great SHOW WORLD admirer and King of the Wild West Company, won handles it for the small army employed several encores last week at the Bijou theater, Milwaukee, in singing “Os-Ka- Loo-Sa-Loo.” Miss Erwood abandoned m Indian song she has used for two sea¬ HERBERT CLARK BENEFIT. sons owing to the fact she found “Os-Ka- Loo-Sa-Loo" more suited to her act and Theater Managers and Performers Re¬ entirely characteristic. spond to Call for Blind Actor's The South St. Louis Four, one of the Relief. best quartettes to be found in St. Louis, Are using and will continue to use this Arrangements for the benefit of Herbert year “Pensacola Pickaninny,” “When the Clark, a well known actor incapacitated Winds O’er the Sea Blow a Gale.” and by blindness, are nearing completion, “Down, in the Deep Let Me Sleep When and with generous offers of aid from managers and professionals alike it is Beorge H. Lansing, of Bridgeton, New hoped that a considerable sum will be K?-, writes that "Os-Ka-Loo-Sa-Loo” realized. The object of the benefit is to s featured at the big minstrel show assist Mr. Clark, who is a member of a l by the Athletic Club of that city well known theatrical family and himself .. . _ . P September 9. and made a a professional from early boyhood, to se¬ Bidedlv favorable impression. cure the requisite funds for treatment The Chicago Male Quartette will use for the recovery of his sight. The bene¬ — balance of the season “Pensacola fit will be held Oct. 1, at Hull House au¬ fflekaninny.” "Down in the Deep Let ditorium, Chicago, and the price of the Me Sleep When I Die” and "When the tickets is fifty cents. Winds O’er the Sea Blow a Gale.” In order to assist a performer whose C. F. Albright tells me that seven of cause is in every way a worthy one, and their leading publications have been illus- should receive the assistance of a pro¬ ttated and it is absolutely impossible for fession which is noted for its charity Chicago Transparency Company to fill towards its unfortunate members, THE • heavy orders they are receiving. SHOW WORLD announces that sub¬ scriptions for Mr. Clark’s benefit will be received by it and published with the Music Received. proper acknowledgment. SUBSCRIPTION LIST. Bhiebes-Stierlin Music Co., St. Louis, The Show World .*60.00 MB.—"Sheeiah,” words by Eddie Dustin, Schindler’s Theater -•... 2.00 music by Herbert Spencer; “Let Me Go McVicker’s Theater . 6 00 Home to California,” A. LeProhn Cra¬ Garrick Theater . 6.00 mer and Stewart Crossy; “The Poodle’s Trocadero Theater . 6.00 Parade,” march and two-step, C. r ‘ e members of the Bush Temple Thehter . 3.00 good title page); “Prince Chap,’ Bijou and Academy Theaters ....'. *!oO a«S two-step, by A. E. Douglas; ruure Mocksad Alii, bgr. Frank E. Long .Coaxinest Man I Ever Knew,” Eddie subject stock company . 1.00 •er with writers of prominence, r company x 1 be the attraction v Edward B. Raymond . 1.00 Dustin and J. O. Williams. - ...... few exceptions they decry the John C. Gratton . 1.26 Theo. Bendix, 1431 Broadway, New fact that they ever put their names on Avenue—The singing comedian, York City.—Songs: “Down On the 4r-- paper. The reasons given are multi- kansas,” a southern romance, by Jessie farious.■*- ‘— One~—* of■* ” ‘ ' that many New Theatrical Copyrights. ?Ce6 For^eTMorT” Howard Hetlck t1o“nally‘good‘comSanyrdid a land’office Md AHred G. Robyn;’ “Who Knov^?” by When he had signed these pictures^e- derlffied‘ The °utIaw’s Christmas is un- Lord and Lady Tinkeytong is the neat Truly Shattuck; "Sunbeamv,-—- and - Water-...- —myths and - -iremunerative. Othersroi,,.,. aernnea. bit of nomenclature that heads the list Paulton; “So Long, have said that it is the only system by Vaudeville Makes a Hit. of plays submitted for copyright last ’ Yourself,” Wallace which a publisher can be enabled week at Washington. The Man from Irwin and Alfred G. Robyn, introduced .. the efforts of a good writer, and that Manager Reichmann of Hopkins thea- Home, Booth Tarkington and Leon Wil¬ The Yankee Tourist; “Rainbow,” Wal- make money by writing songs — *—usu-u— -jr hit the popular fancy when he intro- son’s debut into dramatic structure, and Irwin and Alfred G. Robyn, sung by mental-, . music-, - js necessary t( under duced continuous vaudeville in this city, The Modern Lady Godiva, which bids Flora Zabelle in The Yankee Tourist, contract. 3 his house is doing a good business. supplant Salome as press agent The following from the musical produc- We must, therefore, base • deduc- Homer Mason and Marguerite Keeler, in material, are the most notable. The list Uon, The Lady From Lane’s, by George tions as to the profit to be'gained by _ act absurdity, A Hero, have _ includes: idhurst and Gustave Kerker: “You contracting with a publisher on prece- prominent place on the bill and make The Loyalist and the Traitor, a melo¬ ■ .. ” dents established in the past. Three or good. Frederick Brothers and Miss drama in four acts and two scenes, by I:."iar".f “r— -v ..—-., — four years ago publishers vied with each Burns are clever musical entertainers. James A. Gough. Mine” “That Really Was a Lovely Place other in getting all the available writers„llsl. The old favorite. Harry Thompson, is Maddalena, by Reuben Fax, Jr. ®Me,” “The Sweetest Words That E’er on their individual staffs. It-*-t very certainly a comedian that can amuse; The Man That Wins, a play in five Were Said, It Takes a Woman to long, however, before there „ much Miss Minnie Kaufman is a good cyclist; acts, by Earnest Clyde Lamson. g'ka, Man,” “I Never pp, It,” “Take dissention in the ranks. The.The publishers„_ Chinko a good juggler, and LeRoy and A Moonlight Sonata, a drama in four ‘Dear Old England,” and “The openly accused ofv,, playing favorites. Leranion are great comedy gymnasts, acts, by G. Green and Fanny Casey. jspondence School.” This brought about by the fact that Fred and May Waddell have a good corn- Much Married, by Jack Golden. itrumental: “The Tipperary Twin- some teams, ___ better_ than_ others, but edy. Conwell and O’Day are clever sing- A Million for a Nose, a musical farci¬ a Celtic oddity, by Chas. Bendix. who„„„ „„„had luckily hit upon new idea. --— and dancers. Reno- and- Azro,- - cal comedy in two acts, by John C. Han- W. Stern & Company, 102 West succeeded in launching a hit and got all bats, score big. Cornellis creates many -eighth street, — the- meat, while the others were forced laughs with his wooden headed family. Marse Shelby’s Chicken Dinner, by The White Hen, by Paul West and to stick to their contract and take the Smith and Snyder are good German com- John P. Wade. v Kerker: “At Last, We’re All best they could get. Few of this latter edians. The excellent bill closes with America, a drama in five acts, ” “That’s Why the Danube is class signed a new contract at the ex- Mlle. De Ception, The Fluffy Ruffle Girl, by J. R. Farrell. "Edelweiss;” “The Thrush and piration of the first period___ of bondage,_ and she is good. Another big bill is prom- Our Friend Fritz, a comedy melodrama Star;” “Very“Vprv WellWell, Then-”_, “Every-_„ and„„„ many of them y'—> failed *-to„„ bring— ised_ week__ of„ 22. in four acts, by Jos. F. Hortez. “ is Higher Nowadays;” “Follow, out a hit under contract have also failed Mary Anderson Theater, presenting ad- The Person’s ^Perveraity, ja. comedy in , Follow;” “The Prima Donna,” dismally in that respect since becoming vanced vaudeville, did a splendid busi- three acts, by Penn Pub. Co. ‘Nothing More—Excepting You.” free lances. -_ TMay Ward and her eight Dresden The Pixies, an operetta in t- :ts, by •est, Sweetest, Best in All the The contract has this disadvantage fas- Dolls go well. Hardeen is the star at¬ Clayton F. Summy & Co. Clarice Manning and Ho- tened to it: The bound writer is re- traction and is causing the people to won¬ The Poet, Reporter and Maid, a com¬ jffio N. Peabody.” ■ _From the_ __Shoo-Fly _stricted _from ___placing _manuscripts_ with__ der; the Seven Mowatts, peerless jugglers. edy sketch in one scene, by Frank H. Wtment, by Cole and Johnson: “Float- other publishers and disposing of them --- Cartwell and Harris have _ Livingstone. W Down the Nile;” “On the Gay Du- for a few dollars. Some writers, how- clever turn; Sidney Grant Is a good en¬ The Promised Land, by Allan Davis. |®»; “Just How Much I Love You;” ever, though under contract, take ad- tertainer and the ever popular Keatons A Question of Honor, a tragedy ef the WAdam Hadn’t Seen the Apple Tree;” vantage of their nom de plume and place and Buster are welcome favorites. Crane present day, in five acts, by John C. I. ... -.Brothers have a good comedy and Henry 16 THE SHOW WORLD September 28, 1907,

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OT T A TheatrkaIs Seri0UsIy? n^TVis Scouted by Managers; PT TATY/^ Talk of New Theater for V^J. J. X Interesting Reviews of lv, / ^ 18 THE SHOW WORLD September 28, 1907. IMPORTANT SHOW NEWS FROM LIVE MEMPHIS BALTIMORE CINCINNATI ST. PAUL (Sept. *1, 1907.) (Sept. 21, 1907.) (Sept. 21, 1907.) (Sept. 21, 1907.) V SSeptember 28, 1907. THE SHOW WORLD id - ~ CITIES EAST, WEST NORTH, SOUTH Saf September 28, 1007. THE SHOW WORLD 21

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IMPROVED VAUDEVILLE WEEK SEPTEMBER 23 Gilroy, Haynes & Montgomery ; Rawls & Von Kaufman Annie Morris > Majestic Four THE opening of the Olympic theater, & Curran, Emma Francis and Arabs, Harry Newman The Perrys Monday, Sept. 16, was auspicious. Those Four Girls, Harry Webb and 4 Juggling; Jordans Ferandez May Duo Frankie La Marche have been previously Chris Lane The Vagges The Kohl and Castle playhouse has reviewed in these columns. been tastefully, if not extravagantly The bill presented at the Haymarket LATEST MOTION PICTURES decorated, and the original Chicago home last week was well balanced and enjoy¬ of variety has emerged from its ordeal able. Flo Irwin headlined and Polly Pickle's Pets, Elmer Tenley, Three Sis¬ of Are with flying colors. Arrangements ters Urma, George Wilson, Makmuri, ALWOOQSDASHOW 10-20-30 CENTS ENETi£^iiNKGE made during the enforced closing will Kaufman Sisters and Dick Miller, acts acid greatly to the comfort of the Olym¬ Which have been the subject of previous comment in THE SHOW WORLD, were pic clientele, well received. The Kinodrome presented The features of the bill were Ethel the usual delightful films. Theatre to Lease Levy, a stunningly gowned lady from The bill presented last week at the the “legit,” and a wriggling, writhing Orpheum was an enjoyable melange of In Sheboygan, Wis. Good lo nanagement as a5c or 10 gentleman named Haslam who twisted singing and dancing, pleasing sketches and turned to the accompaniment of and deft juggling. The first bill pre¬ slow music, and successfully extracted sented included the Mosts in a-singlng himself f rom 57 different varieties of and dancing sketch; Farrell & lie Roy, strait jackets. comedy and songs; Hazel Gloss ift-illus¬ Ethel Levy, formerly Mrs. George trated songs; Eddie Moon, styled the Cohan, sang some diminutive, dainty dit¬ musical kid; Herbert & Rogers, wooden ties that were evidently first ’eard in shoe dancers; Innes & Ryan in a smart the 'alls of Lunnon, and gave a piano- sketch, and the latest motion pictures. logue that allowed the introduction of The bill presented during the late after¬ two of her former successes—“Good-bye' noon and evening enlisted the services Flo.” and “I Was Born in Virginia.” Al¬ of Ed & May Woodward in a comedy though Miss Levy remained cool, gra¬ sketch; Harry Clark, a sweet voiced cious and dainty looking in her pretty singer of illustrated songs; Walter Dan¬ frocks, and Haslam became very warm iels in some clever impersonations; Stella and excited, - judging from the applause Rinehart, a graceful dancer; Kip and Miss Levy was the more popular offer¬ Kippy in a juggling act that is better ing of the two. than the ordinary run; Murphy & Vidocq in a funny lot of nonsense; and Wil¬ Haslam’s Act Wonderful. liams, Thompson & Hoey, the comedy Haslam is really quite wonderful, and The slippery gentleman, not forgetting The bill -1 the Orpheum for the hiss: nobbily clad lecturer, is fully worth week of Sept. 23 includes Gilroy. the time* given him. Harding and Ah Haynes and Montgomery, Rawls and Sid presented a skit entitled Happenings in a Chinese Laundry which has calam¬ Von Kaufman, Annie Morris, Harry itous results for the Mongolian, but is Newman, F’our Juggling Jordons, the reason for many titters. Chris Lane, Majestic Four, The Vagges, Mile. Olive appeared in a fast, snappy Ferndez May Duo. juggling; act which ended in a whirlwind McMahon’s Pullman -Porter Maids of plates slung at the little lady’s head will call all aboard hi; the Majestic who caught them dexterously. theater the week; of Sept. 30 and Rob¬ Harry Beaumont, Gil Brown and ert Hilliard and company will appear Kemp's Tales, all of whom have been in As a Man Sows. The bill includes reviewed previously in these columns, The Quartette; Jack Nprworth, in a pleased and met with approval. The monologue; the Four Golden Graces, Hallbacks gave a singing and dancing a posing act; the GenafOs Band; Lill¬ act of considerable merit, although the ian Ashley, in songs and imitations; ad lib fooling is very tiresome. The man Willa Holt Wakefield, “Song reading;” •is a clever dancer and a good shouter Four Baltus. Olympian. acrobats; and cOuld probably do better as a sin¬ Charley Crenyon, ventriloquist and the gle act. Emmonds, Emerson & Em- Kinodrome. monds were placed too far up on the Flo Irwin will be the' headliner at bill for the quality of their act, the best the Chicago Opera House, appearing bit being a burlesque on the inevitable in Mrs. Peckham’s Carouse, which lady with the two-story hat. created such a favorable impression Count De Butz and Brother closed when presented recently at the Majes¬ the bill with a meritorious bicycle act, tic. Others on the bill are Viola Gil- and others on the bill were Shannon & lete and Geo. MacFarlane, Three Majestic Bill Pleasing. Sisters Urma, Elmer Tenley, Jackson A bill that offered a pleasing variety Family, George Wilson, Bell Hatha¬ ■ of acts was disclosed last week at the way’s Monkeys, Avery and Pearl, Ed¬ Majestic theater, and entertained the win George and the Kinodrome. large audiences that were the rule of the The bill at the Olympic for the week week, Julius Steger in The Fifth Com¬ of Sept. 30' is Jane Cour.thorpe & Co mandment presented a sketch that is al¬ In Lucky Jim, Mayme Gehrue & Co- most devoid of comedy, the only touch of Young & De Voie. Anita Bartling, the humor being the attempt of a street play- De Camos, Clark & Duncan, Frederic jier with predatory Instincts to conceal a Heider and the Kinodrome. large vase in his hip pocket. Mr. Steger Wm. Courtleigh, in the much talked gave a careful, conventional portrayal of about sketch, Peaches, .will head the the artist that discovers his child, and the bill at the Haymarket. Others on the assisting company was fully capable. The bill are Col. Bordeverry & Co. in a setting of the act is notably handsome, shooting act, Jack WilsOh Trio. Oter- FOR SALE SSR.’ffU: FOR SALE and the lighting effects most praisewor- ita and her dancer, Sir. and Mrs Frederick Voelker, Thfee Abdellah Two Pigs, three Sheep, one Spanish Angora Goat. This is one of the greatest animal acts on the road. No competition, a snap for some one. tertaining musical Bros., Daisy Dumont, Bernice Howard sesses a voice of more than ordinary & Co- Burt and Bertha Grant. Joe Car- The field is all your own. First come first served. My reason for selling, my sweetness and purity and takes her high roll, Ingraham and Campbell, Eldridge two troupes of Dogs and Monkeys require my entire attention. notes with gratifying ease. Mr. Frank and the Kinodrome. Latona played the viola artistically. Gus Edward’s School Boys and Girls seemed AMUSEMENT MEN BANQUET. EDW. MUSLINER jaCKSOH, MICHIGAN to please, especially Herman Timberg as Patrick Levy. Concessionaires' at Riverview Park an3 Sea Divers; Capt. Chas. Browning, of a means of promoting harmony among Adolf Zink contributed a clever bit to Managers Meet at Table. the Miniature Railway; C. B. Danner, the different concessionaires and the the bill, his imitation of a girl being the the Double Whirl; Dr. C. N. Forbis, park management, is noteworthy and best of his work. But Mr. Zink should The banquet tendered by the con¬ the Infant Incubator; Charles An- worthy of consideration of parks never attempt to sing. His singing voice cessionaires of Riverview Park to the iss, of the Aryana; George Tennison, is notably grating. Col. Bodreverry gave throughout the country. park management on the evening of if the Scenic Bailway and Hell Gate; The organization at- Riverview Is a a good shooting act which concludes with September 18 was a complete success, Frank and Charles Johnson, of the the rather startling feat of the Colonel permanent institution, and will serve disrobing his assistant by shooting the and succeeded in promoting a feeling soft drinks and lunch concessions; W. in the future as a common meeting connecting buckles and things that fasten of harmony and good-will that will S. MacCollins. of the Paris by Night; ground for mutual . debate between her apparel. The Quaker City Quartette, prove of immeasurable benefit to both H. !H. Englehart, of the Electric the' management and the concession¬ four sweet-voiced singers with a novel the managers and concessionaires dur¬ theater; C. C. Hammond, of Salome; aires. Riverview Park has enjoyed a setting; the Ellls-Nowlin team, an acro- ing the next season. "at Harmon, of the skating rink; M. most successful season, the conces¬ ’* —~f merit with considerable - George H. Hines was chairman of B. Becker, of the Goringo; G. D. Miles sionaires are all eminently satisfied the banquet committee, which In¬ ind Wm. H. Manheim, of the Lover’s with results, for which great praise cluded Dan E. Mulvey, M. A. Fiseh- Cane; Charles Wright and William is due to the management of the park rupp and Eli Van Ronkel. The guests Maleomn of the Great Train Robbery; Messrs. Cooper, Johnson and V ’ ' n ;fiis specialty. The Falls of 64 waS from the park were Paul W. Cooper, H. L. Siggins, of the goat and launch in jfib early in the evening for the qual- President; Wm. M. Johnson, secretary; concessions, and H. L. Negley of the ty.-tjf the performance. The bill was N. P. Valerius, treasurer; Thomas W. automobile concession. C. H. Dodge, nlanager of the Casino ilosjd by the Otto Brothers, a duo of ’’rior, promotor of publicity; Frank The banquet was held at the River¬ summer theater at Keokuk, Iowa, was a Jerjfimn comedians of the ordinary type. Fisher, chief electrician j and Charles view Casino, and £fie menu arranged by caller at the offices of THE SHOW Many Clever People Seen. Wilson,, chief of police^1 The other john Lazars wis delightful,. , Mr. WORDD while in Chicago making ar¬ guests ' of the evening i, were Paul Lazars was in entire charge of the rangements for Jjdoking and equipment A bill of variety and worth was pre¬ of a new vaudeville theater to be opened sented last week at the Chicago Opera Howse, manager of White,..City; Leo.n- entertainment oiffie the guests entered House. Paris Chambers, a comet virtu¬ ard Wolf, manager of ‘ Sans Souci; Casino, and he acquitted himself Star

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| a whole has been satisfactory. This has representative of THE SHOW WORLD been due, in a large measure, to the in Chicago last week. efficient work of the advance forces, un¬ In regard to conditions at the James¬ der the direction of J. Henry Rice, gen¬ town Exposition, Mr. Haller was unable eral agent. William Sands, manager of to make any authoritative statement up¬ the No. 1 advertising car, has done good on present conditions, because he has work, as has local contractor Clyde An- ■been absent from the Exposition for some weeks, but he said the reason the ex¬ The executive staff of the Hargreaves hibition lost so much ground in the first show is composed of Thomas Hargreaves, general manager; J. Henry Rice, general part of the season was due to the fact agent; Josh Bailey, business manager; that the visiting newspaper men were Sam J. Banks, general press representa¬ not properly escorted about the grounds, tive; J. Frank Longbotham, treasurer; and spread the news of the failure of Wes Pike, secretary and bookkeeper. The the exhibition instead of booming its H managers are No. 1, William Sands, merits. with twenty men; No. 2, George Mathews, In conjunction with several newspaper with ten men. Mrs. J. Henry Rice has men Mr. Haller formed an association charge of the excursion work. that met the visiting representatives of • Among the salient features of the Har¬ the press and saw they attended the greaves show may be mentioned France particular attractions they were explor¬ Reed, principal bareback rider; Mr. and ing. As a result the editors on their re¬ Mrs. Herman Griggs, principal riders, turn home became enthusiasts about the Btroducing a novel three-horse trotting success of the exposition, and a great act; the three De Holmans, aerialists and amount of good was done. acrobats; the Cowden trio, aerial artists; The Miller Bros.’ 101 Ranch No. 2 George Colby, rider; Prof. Fred Locke, closed at Brighton Beach Sept. 8, al¬ animal trainer; William Tessier, head bal¬ though the show at Jamestown will re¬ ancer on trapeze; Miss Blanche Reed, main until the exposition closes. Mr. iguestrienne; Miss3 Mabel Hall, elephant Miller stated that the Miller Bros, were well satisfied with the season at James¬ town, and expected the exposition to end in a burst of prosperity. SIDE SHOW THAT ATTRACTS. Manager McFar Circus Ring Sickness F Hagenbeck-Wallace. At a recent performance of the Barnum W. H. McFarland, manager of the & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth one ' side show with the Hagenbeck-Wallace the clowns staggered from the ring; _ Shows, has a national reputation as a threw himself, groaning, on the grass in side show director and his present offer¬ the dressing tent. A shout of laughter ing is without doubt one of the finest in followed him. “Let them laugh,” the the country. The exhibits are most in- poor fellow muttered. “They think be¬ Mfesting. and the brass and velvet equip¬ cause I ran out with my hands clutch¬ ment of the different platforms make the ing my stomach that I am joking. Little interior in its entirety very handsome. do they know the agonies of ring sick¬ The following is the roster of the side ness that are now racking me. Pass that show: W. H. McFarland, manager; Jack bottle, will you? Ring sickness is like Manly, Punch and Judy; Frank Scott sea sickness: you get it from continually and wife,' glass blowers; Mile. Brazie, running round and round andid -round■* a- trained birds; McFarland and sister, circus ring. Ring masters gc it i knife throwers; Grace Clark, snake frequently than clowns, and I charmer; Clark Bros., bag- punchers; seen horses with_a touch of it.’ Carlton & Tarlton, musical act; The itrantons, lighting artists; Prof. Paige, Clint Francis, general contractor of rtay: modeler; Mile. Corina, mind reader. Walter L. Main’s Great Fashion Plate Oriental theater, Ethel Delmar, Beatrice shows, closed his season of twenty-two Lesley, Mabel Vernon, Frank Maloff, Jake weeks on Sept. 16, and was re-engaged Vik and Silas Maron. Ticket-sellers, Henry Rodepouch and J. P. Sweeny. The P. Gi Lowery Concert and Min¬ The Hargreaves Circus experienced a strel Company is undoubtedly one of the blow-down on the Sixty-ninth and Hal- most versatile companies of its kind un¬ sted street lot, Chicago, Tuesday after¬ der canvas, as it is in three parts— noon, Sept. 17. Fortunately, no one- band, orchestra and minstrel company. injured. The members of the band include P. G. Lowery, band master and cornet soloist; Charles Andress writes from the I Tom May, solo cornet; Geo. Thomas, first num & Bailey Show that the big e_ cornet; Richard Jackson, clarinet; A. posite circus photograph, upon which he Victor, first alto; J. H. Lewis, second has been working for some time, is fin¬ alto; H. B. Washington, trombone; Jas. ished and will soon be ready for mailing. B. Hall, baritone; Wm. May, Ef bass; Circus people and the profession generally •Tony Barefield, B. B. bass; Jno. Carson, are looking forward with no small degree snare drum; Whittier Viney. of anticipation to the presentation of -this ,4The minstrel company enlists the serv¬ masterpiece. ices of the following comedians and sing¬ ers: Billy Amte, comedian; Paul Car¬ John and Charles Ringling have gone ter, comedian; Master Mose Harris, to California in John Ringling’s private youngest of ail colored comedians; J. H, Lewis, comedian; Geo. Thomas, vo¬ calist and dancer; Whittier Viney, vo¬ It is reported that William Sells is i calist; Mamie Thomas, souhrette; Mag¬ Kansas City making arrangements to. gie McClellon, vocalist; Tony Barefeild, taking a circus to the Isthmus of Pan¬ basso profundo. The center is ably han¬ ama. The circus that Tote Siegrist of dled by the clever Arthur Wallage, one the Siegrist-Silbons, now with Barney & Of the greatest of all extemporaneous Bailey, is organizing, is also going to the parody singers. The minstrels are ably Isthmus, so that the canal workers will Pbpported by the following members of have plenty of arenic entertainment dur¬ s».-. victor, violin; H. B. ing the winter. Washington, violin; Gus Ringling, general agent of 4-Paw-Sells show, is, much to the regret . of his friends and business staff, re ported to be in very bad health. RANCH SHOW PASSES EAST. John Fagan, who has made a record a railroad contracting agent with Barnur__ & Bailey this season, has definitely signed with the Hagenbeck-Wallace show ®‘‘On six days’ notice and without a in the same capacity for next season. scrap of ‘advance paper,’ Miller Bros. 101 Ranch Wild West Show swept into A number of this season’s bosses with ^Hhton Beach, where the Boer War the Barnum & Bailey Circus will he perished and Pawnee Bill failed, and transferred to the Buffalo Bill show n scored instantaneously. You may talk about your coming, seeing and conquer- it I believe the success of the Charles Andress, legal adjuster with Bros.’ show at Brighton Beach the Barnum & Bailey Circus, has begun iblishes a record in the show busi- the erecting of a handsome apartment house on Douglas boulevard, Chicago. m C. Haller, one of the best known .nee men in the country and repre- W. D. Coxey, general press agent of ative of the Miller Bros, at Brighton the Barnum & Bailey Circus, spent Sun¬ !h, made the above statement to a day, Sept. 8, with the show at Leaven- THE SHOW WORLD ROUTES (VAUDEVILLE) B0£.Bro8': En route w,th the sun 3 WESTERN VAUDEVILLE MANAGERS' ,rout# ADb1MlaceEShore W‘th HaSeD- Roof^N. MlT MadiSOn SQUare —™ ASSOCIATION ILL ssss:::: BS £S?HBL °arden ~ Me“- Ba/uSneSSr?o Sept." 20 Svendbork’ D6nmark' B1lndef& McNalty: Gem' Mlssoula- Mont> UNITED BOOKING OFFICES OF AMERICA r:: BOOKING TOGETHER Important Notice B® I^ielSS ST ^ to Artists

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Rida Johnson Young, responsible for Fluffy Ruffles, a musical piece which Brown of Harvard, is writing a musical play for Marguerite Glark.

Mary Cecil, last seen here with Louis Carles’ production of The Spring Chicken. Mann in Clara Lipman’s play, Julie Bon Bon, is playing the part of the nurs Amelia Bingham is playing The I the eastern company of The Time, Place and the Girl. Creston Clarke will appear in a _ play by Adelaide Prince, entitled The Power that Governs. EUGENE GOX SCENERY CHICAGO. John W. Cope has been re-engaged by David Belasco for the part of Kinkaid in t Theatrical Mechanics’ The Rose of the Rancho. Association. Charles Frohman has arranged to pre¬ Richard Temple, who appeared in The WANT A REALLY GOOD SKETCH? sent a French version of Sherlock Holmes Blue Moon last season, has been engaged in French. The production will be made for The Orchid. If Mr. Temple’s courage High Class Work! Original Ideas! Plenty of Action! Roars of Laughtfl or at Paris early in October. does not fail him he will sing some of his real heart interest. Nothing cheap or vulgar. That is my aim, and I seldom own compositions during the course of miss the mark. Jameson Lee Finney, who as Billy the last act. SOME READY-HEADY TO WRITE 1VIORE Woods performed an extended chirog- raphy stunt in. The Stolen Story, is ap¬ Jane Oaker, who was with Wilton Thirty Big Successes in London and America. Send me your measure. pearing in The Man on the Case, Grace Lackaye in The Pit, has been engaged I can fit you. Livingstone Furniss' successor to The for the cast of The Silver Girl, the latest output of Edward Peple, who wrote that WALTER BROWNE, Knickerbocker Theatre Building, New York City Man on the Box. little idyll, The Prince Chap. 1 the cast of A

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