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VOL. XVII., NO. 9. 



FEBRUARY 5, 1910. 



PRICE TEN CENTS. 



BARRING EDICT DECLARED 
ON SM ALL TIME BY UNITED 

Franchisee! Managers Demand Protection, and Only 
Complete Shut-Out Satisfies Them. 



All •"small time" not booked through 
the United Booking Offices has been de- 
clared "opposition." This means that 
acts playing for the Loew Enterprise 
(who have fifteen weeks in New York 
and Chicago, Cleveland, Cincinnati and 
other towns, and who might develop 
into real opposition to the U. B. O.) the 
Independent Booking Agency, Joe Wood, 
William Fox and other unattached 
booking establishments, will be refused 
work by the United. 

This in effect was the action of all the 
managers of the United, big and little, 
who met in the Long Acre Building Wed- 
nesday afternoon. Twenty-two managers, 
including every one holding a franchise 
from the big booking concern attended. 
The officers were also present. 

From outside sources it was learned 
that the trouble started right in the 
United offices itself. It seems that one 
of the U. B. 0. departments was booking 
houses in Wilmington, Detroit and Buf- 
falo, and the United managers in those 
towns came across with a howl of wrath. 
Accordingly wires were dispatched to the 
managers calling them all to New York 
for a general meeting. It is said that the 
"barring" edict was not accomplished 
without a strenuous discussion. 

One effect the move will have will be 
the loss to the United Family Theatre De- 
partment of many houses. It is understood 
the general order from "upstairs" makes 
it impossible for the department to handle 
bookings in any house, no mntter how 
8malir~which is protested by a franchised 
United manager in the same town. 

"The meeting was called," said one 
who attended the meeting, "to consider 
the growing movement of the so-called 
'small time,' and its effect upon the 
members of the association. It was 
agreed that some strong move must be 
made to offset the damage being done to 
the association members. 

"The managers demanded of the United 
Offices a statement as to what was to be 



done to protect their franchises. It was 
then voted that all 'small time,' not book- 
ed in the United, be declared outlawed." 

Hereafter, it is declared, the "opposi- 
tion" list will be enforced against every 
house in a town where there is a United 
theatre, except in cases where the 
United manager with a franchise makes 
known his willingness to have an inde- 
pendent house in his town. 

Virtually all the important time has 
now been thrown into the opposition list, 
which has so far operated only against 
Morris. 

Immediately there was a lot of wonder 
what the outcome would be, and amaze- 
ment was expressed at the move. It has 
been notorious for some time back that 
the United managers in many cases were 
slipping in small acts which appeared on 
the "opposition" sheet, thereby showing 
a weak position for the booking of such 
material. The general "opposition" edict 
of this week cuts the United off from an 
immense number of such acts. 

With Martin Beck out of town it 
could not be learned what position the 
Orpheum circuit would assume. 

Commenting on the situation Jos. 
Schenck, general manager for Loew said : 
"Well, that doesn't frighten us. We have 
the houses and the money to play acts 
to work for us. That makes a combina- 
tion that is proof against all the "bar- 
ring" rules you ever heard of. I see no 
good reason why Loew Enterprises should 
not call the acts booked by the United 
"opposition" and refuse them work on 
that account. At any rate you may de- 
pend upon it we will continue to do our 
own booking right along." 



ACTRESS AND SKATER WED. 

Nashua, N. H., Feb. 2. 
Bella K. Gauthier, a New York actress, 
and Henry Brooks, a skating rink in- 
structor from Boston, were married in 
this city Monday by the Rev. W. H. 
Bolster. 



GOLDEN GIVES UP TOUR. 

New Orleans, Feb. 2. 

Owing to ill health, George Fuller 

Golden has discontinued his tour of the 
Morris circuit. 

Mr. Golden left Sunday for El Paso, 
Tex., where he expects to remain until 
late in the spring. 



BENNETT CLOSES IN CUBA. 

Havana, Feb. 2. 

The Payret is closed owing to ill 
health of C. W. Bennett, who came from 
the States, a few days ago to manage 
the house. His health has been bad for 
some time and upon arriving here there 
was no improvement; so he has decided 
to close the house and will go back to 
New York shortly. All the acts en- 
gaged by Mr. Bennett have been paid 
their full salary and their transportation 
back to New York. 

The Grand Opera Theatre, in the Poli- 
teama Roof Garden, will open shortly 
with a first-class opera company headed 
by Mme. Nordica. Constantino, the great 
Spanish tenor is also advertised as one 
of the future attractions at the same 
house. 

Esperanza Iris, who made herself fa- 
mous in Havana producing "The Merry 
Widow" with so much success, opened in 
that piece last Monday at the Albisu. 
She will also produce "The Dollar Prin- 
cess" and "The Chocolate Soldier." Her 
husband, Miguel Gutierrez, is the pro- 
ducer. 



PARIS CASINO REOPENED. 

(Special Cable to Variety.) 

Paris, Feb. 2. 
The Casino opened again today. M. 
Viviani is the director. The policy is 
novel. Skating is the main attraction 
with vaudeville turns at intervals. 



TICKET SPECULATORS HAPPY. 

Boston, Feb. 2. 

The bill prohibiting the sale of theatre 
tickets except at box offices was lost by n 
vote in I In* House Monday after Rep- 
resentatives Saunders and Knight had said 
it was unconstitutional as at present 
drawn. The bill was intended to knock out 
ticket speculators. 



THOMAS BARRASFOSD DIES 

(Special Cable to Variety.) 

London, Feb. 2. 
At his country home in Brighton, yes- 
terday (Tuesday), Thomas Barrasford, 
general manager of the Barrasford Tour, 
died, after an illness of several months. 
He had not, of late, been active in the 
management of his affairs. It it believed 
that when William Morris* representative 
arrives in England, the death of Barras- 
ford and other complications will make 
it too late. Alfred Butt sailed on the 
Mauretania for New York last Saturday. 

Thomas Barrasford's son, George, is in 
New York, but at the time the news of 
his father's death reached here it was 
too late to locate him in the city before 
going to press. A well-known English 
artist, versed in the English situation, 
summarizes it as follows: 

The Barrasford office is almost totally 
disorganized, and contains only one clerk 
to handle its business. There is talk of 
Will Collins returning to the Stoll time. 
There is a report that Stoll is taking 
over the Holborn Empire. Gibbons' game 
has always been to "get rich quick," and 
then retire to the country for rest and 
quiet. As to Walter De Frece it is nof 
likely that he will ever take the reins 
of such an enterprise as the Barrasford 
Tour in my opinion. 

PARIS IN FLOOD TIME. 

(Special Cable to Variety.) 

Paris, Feb. 2. 

The floods have subsided without hav- 
ing done injury to artists in the ball? 
here. Only a few theatres arc closed, and 
that because they lack electricity for il- 
lumination. Several have fircengines in the 
street generating power for dynamos and 
so making their own "juice." The Folies 
Bcrgeres bad to remain closed onlv one* 
day. 

II. H. Marinelli is organizing a big bene 
lit matinee at the Olympia for Saturday 
for Hood victims. Tn all the theatres tin? 
artists are collecting funds for the samo 
purpose. 

"CHANTECLER" AT LAST. 

(Special Cable to Variety.) 

Paris, Feb. 2. 
It has been declared positively that 
'■('bantecler," the much postponed, will 
be produced tomorrow night. 



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MERGER NEGOTIATIONS OFF 
UNTIL MONDAY 



BLANBY'S QUITS. 




Beck and Meyerfeld Due In Town Early Next Week 
When Combination Dickering May Be Re- 
sumed. Kohl Won't Appear. 



Chicago, Feb: 1. 
William Morris arrived in Chicago 
Monday from San Francisco and left 
Tuesday for New York. 

He said that while in Frisco John 
Considine called on him and sought to 
arrange a meeting between Beck, Meyer- 
feld, Morris and Considine, but Morris re- 
fused to go to them. Later Beck and 
Meyerfeld called at the St. Francis Hotel 
and made a blunt proposition to Morris 
to come in with them or sell out to them 
• and according to the independent manager 
he bluntly refused. However, a meeting 
lias been arranged for Monday, Feb. 7, to 
be held in New York and Morris will 
attend. 

The Independent manager said that 
Chas. E. Kohl and a few others may 
attend also. 

Mr. Kohl informed a Variety represen- 
tative that he wouldn't go to New York. 
Beck and Meyerfeld are expected in 
Chicago Saturday (Feb. 5) to attend the 
annual meeting of the directors of the 
western houses. 

Morris while in San Francisco started 
negotiations with Oliver Morosco, who 
held the lease of the Majestic Theatre 
there, which is now playing Shubert 
shows. Upon the news of his dealing 
becoming public the Orpheum people got 
busy and bought out a controling interest 
in the lease. 

Morris also told the true story of the 
Auditorium, Kansas City. He declared 
the house was unfavorably located for his 
purpose and when he saw it called off the 
deal. 

Mr. Morris said the Salt Lake City 
house will cost $260,000 and is being 
built by Samuel Newhouse. Mr. New- 
house is bringing on the same architect 
who designed the New Theatre in New 
York City. Newhouse will build the 
theatre and the Morris Western Co. will 
lease it from him. 

Walter Hoff Seeley is on his way ea9t 
and will stop at Spokane, Salt Lake City, 
Denver and Omaha, before reaching 
Chicago. 

San Francisco, Feb. 2. 

Announcement is made that the 
$6,000,000 corporation formed by the 
Orpheum people has been fully subscribed. 
At the same time (this was announced 
late last week), it became known that 
Martin Beck had purchased the Majestic, 
Los Angeles. Later it developed that he 
had not purchased outright, but had 
bought a half interest in that property. 
Mr. Beck left here Tuesday morning for 
Chicago. He is expected to remain there 
a fp\v days, although he will probably 
be in New York early next week. 

The Majestic lease has nine years to 
run. The house will continue under the 
management of O. Morosco, but the policy 



will remain unchanged, according to the 
best available information. 

There is an opinion prevalent among 
ihe "wise ones" that the- movement on 
the part of the Orpheum Circuit to ac- 
quire houses will develop further. 

Kansas City, Feb. 2. 
It has been learned that the Orpheum 
Circuit Co. has taken title to the Audi- 
torium Theatre here by purchase. Until 
just recently William Morris was nego- 
tiating for the lease of the Auditorium. 
The negotiations fell through because the 
theatre people insisted upon a long-term 
agreement, while the Morris interests de- 
clared themselves for a term of not more 
than a year and four months, having in 
mind the acquisition of a Kansas City 
house of their own before long. 

William Morris arrived in New York 
Wednesday morning on the 20th Century 
Limited from Chicago. It was said that 
John W. Considine would arrive in Chi- 
cago Saturday and he and Beck would 
hold a conference supplementary to that 
of San Francisco last week, Beck after- 
ward coming on to New York about the 
middle of next week and renewing the 
business talk with Morris, which was 
started some months ago, and, according 
to report, renewed in 'Frisco a week ago 
when the three vaudeville magnates were 
there at the same time. 

These developments were interpreted 
by vaudeville followers as meaning that 
negotiations between Beck, Morris and 
the others were not by any means aban- 
doned, but had merely been postponed. 



FINED $5 UNDER CHILD LAW. 

Chicago, Feb. 2. 

Josephine Sedgwick and F. T. Sedg- 
wick were arrested this week by the 
factory inspector, on the Charge that 
Josephine was only fifteen years old and 
could not work under the Child Labor 
Law. The act was at the Columbus Thea- 
tre. 

The court imposed a fine of $5. S. L. 
Lowcnthal appeared for the defendants. 



ROCK AND FULTON FOR A WEEK. 

Rock and Fulton, the musical comedy 
pair, have been booked for a single week 
at Hammerstein's. They close shortly 
with "The Candy Shop." They will re- 
turn to New York and after a short rest 
will open, Feb. 21, for the lone week, 
starting immediately thereafter to re- 
hearse parts for another musical comedy 
in which they are to be featured. 



WIRE WALKER INJURED. 

Chicago, Feb. 2. 
Dolly Summers, the girl who replaced 
Bird Millman in the wire act of the 
Millman Family, fell during rehearsal at 
the Star, Monday, and broke her leg. 
The act finished the week without her. 



New Orleans, Feb & 
Blaney 's Theatre closed down Sunday, 

-the venture being abandoned^ owing, it 

is stated, to lack of support. The artists 

on last weeks bill were paid in sight 

drafts on Blaney. 
Those who were to appear this week 

refused to go on Sunday afternoon and 

the establishment gave up. 
Report has it that Blaney Will attempt 

to dispose of the lease if acceptable 

terms are to be had! 



WHO'S BOOKING WHAT? 

For the general information, the book- 
ings in the Orpheum "Circuit New York 
offices are divided as follows: 

Frank Vincent of the staff looks after 
the routing for the Orpheum Circuit 
houses. 

Arthur Hopkins is in charge of the Sup- 
ply Department, giving his attention, 
among other matters, to new acts, appli- 
cations and so on, standing between the 
artist and Martin Beck to smooth the path 
for the circuit's time. 

Geo*. Gottlieb attends to the Majestic 
and Haymarket, Chicago; Columbia, Cin- 
cinnati; Grand Opera House, Indianapolis; 
Columbia and Grand, St. Louis; Mary 
Anderson, Louisville, and Majestic, Mil- 
waukee; all booked under the direction 
of Mr. Beck. 



STOCK REPLACES SHUBERTS. 

Columbus, Feb. 2. 
Charles Cherry, in "The Bachelor," will 
be the last Shubert road attraction to ap- 
pear at the Colonial, for the present, at 
least. He occupied the house the last 
half of last week*. Starting Monday, Jan. 
31, dramatic stock took possession. 
Chas. Brokate has been engaged as stage 
manager, A. E. Van Buren is leading 
man, and Florence Smythe is the 
leading woman. Other members will be: 
Paul Warren, Frank Bushman, T. D. 
Driggs, Edward Haverley, A. T. Di swell, 
Carey Lee, Fraunie Fronholz, James A. 
Blis and Wilbert De Rouge. "The College 
Widow" is in rehearsal as the opening 
bill. 



SHORT STAYS IN CHICAGO. 

Chicago, Feb. 2. 
There must be something "coming off" 
shortly among the New York music pub- 
lishers, for one by one they have been 
slipping into Chicago; then after a short 
visit slipping back to New York. First 
came Harry Von Tilzer, followed shortly 
after by Al. Von Tilzer. A few weeks 
later Mose Gumble blew in. He was gone 
but a few days when J. H. Remick came 
in and opened the finest offices in town. 
Next came Waterson and Berlin, of the 
Ted Snyder Company, who lingered 
around a few days and last but not least 
"Shapiro," who arrived late last week and 
left early this week. What's going to 
happen ? 



• LEW ROSE SECURES HOUSE. 

New Orleans, Feb. 2. 
The Lew Rose Amusement Company 
has leased Dukate's Theatre, Biloxi, Miss., 
and will operate it as a "pop" vaudeville 
house, playing five acts weekly. Knox 
and Alvin and The Huxtables will head- 
line the initial program. 



COURT RULES ON CONTRACT. 

Erie, Pa., Feb. 2. 

Judge WaJUag, in the Erie County 
Court of Common Pleas, nas ruled that 
the "barring" clause in a vaudeville ar- 
tist's contract makes the instrument in- 
equitable, and it is not enforcible by the 
"party of the first part" 

The ease decided was a motion for an 
injunction by the management of the 
Colonial « Theatre (tooked by Gus 
Sun) against William J. CHearn, to 
prevent his playing the Alpha (booked 
by the U. B. O.), while he was under 
contract to the Colonial. 

The Colonial people invoked the clause 
in the artist's contract, reading, "The 
party of the second part agrees not to 
l>erform in any other place of amuse- 
ment, in any city of the National 
Vaudeville Circuit, previous to, during 
or within a period of six months subse- 
quent to the engagement herein con- 
tracted for, except by written consent of 
the first party." 

Judge Walling decided that the con- 
tract was unreasonable and did not 
show sufficient mutuality. He declared 
that the plaintiff should not invoke the 
courts to bind the defendant for five 
months, and three weeks after the life 
of any contract for a single week had 
expired. 

The judge refused to grant a tem- 
porary injunction and advised the plain- 
tiffs that they might proceed by bill and 
answer if they desired. 

CHearn is playing at the Alpha this 
week. Attorneys who represented him 
in court were Lawyers F. L. Camp and 
J. R. Haughney. 



WANTS TO COME BACK. 

In Pittsburg there resides Mrs. 
Church ill -Palmer, claiming to be a real 
noblewoman and a direct descendant from 
the house of Marlborough or some such 
English family. 

Some time ago she appeared at the 
London Hippodrome, together with Mar- 
celine, later the New York Hippodrome 
clown. She modeled figures out of soap 
while Marceline made comics. 

Well, it so happened that she wedded 
an American, a Pittsburg broker named 
Palmer and for a while they lived in 
affluence in the smoky city. But hubby 
went against the market once too often 
and the family bankroll died away under 
the blight of "futures" and such tricky 
institutions. 

Now Mrs. Churchill-Palmer would like 
to return to vaudeville with a molding 
turn and has applied for dates. 



LONG DISTANCE "EXPOSE." 

Chicago, Feb. 2. 
Herbert Albini attempted to expose the 
methods of spiritualists, mental telep- 
athists, mind readers, etc., at the Bush 
Temple and Columbia theatres last Fri- 
day night and was on the stage one hour 
and thirty-five minutes at the Bush and an 
hour and five minutes at the Columbia. 
Three acts could not go on at the Bush 
owing to his working so long. 



QUIT FOR MUSICAL COMEDY. 

Forbes and Bowman, a vaudeville team, 
cancelled the whole Orpheum Circuit last 
week. They have signed to assume parts 
in Ryley's "Queen of the Moulin Rouge." 



VARIETY 



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LOEW ENTERPRISES ASSUME 
FORMIDABLE PROPORTIONS 



The Acquisition by the Peoples' Vaudeville Co., of Six 

Big Theatres from the Stair & Havlin Chain, 

Gives It Tremendous Importance . In the 

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Announcement was made at the offices 
of the Loew Enterprises, Inc. (formerly 
copies' Vaudeville Co.) this week that 
that concern had taken over the opera 5 
tion of six dramatic theatres formerly 
booked by the Stair & Havlin offices, and 
would convert them into popular priced 
vaudeville and moving picture establish- 
ments, modeled on the plan of the 
Majestic, New York, also a Loew prop- 
erty. 

This means that the Loew Enterprises 
will shortly have fifteen weeks of time 
to offer artists, will play bills averaging 
up to the medium priced standard and 
will be in a position, should occasion arise, 
immediately to line up a strong circuit 
tor offense or defense against any associa- 
tion of managers. These points are im- 
portant in the light of the United stand 
of Wednesday. 

The theatres which are to pass to the 
Loew control are: 

Empire, Pittsburg, opening Feb. 14. 

Heuck's, Cincinnati, opening Feb. 21. 

Baker, Rochester, opening Feb. 21. 

Able, Easton, Pa., Feb. 21. 

(•lobe, Chicago, opening Feb. 28. 

Cleveland, Cleveland opening March 7. 

It is worth noting that this develop- 
ment marks the first movement of the 
People's Co., to acquire houses away from 
the immediate vicinity of New York. It 
i? known that the firm has almost un- 
limited capital back of it, and its future 
operations are being guessed at with a 
good deal of interest, not to say anxiety, 
by showmen. 

Although the officials of the Loew Co.,- 
would not say so, it is understood that 
this list will be added to from time to 
time until pretty much all of the cheaper 
of the Stair & Havlin houses will be 
aligned under their direction, amounting 
to 20 in all. In addition to which the 
Casino, 124th Street and Seventh Avenue 
(near Williams' Alhambra), will open 
under the People's direction as soon as al- 
teration* have been completed. 

Already the People's is hooking more 
than 100 acts each week, manv of them 
at substantial salaries and additions will 
increase this total almost weekly, in the 
opinion of shrewd theatrical men. 

The Stair & Havlin "pop" deal became 
known several weeks ago. W. C. Bcttis 
and other parties secured an option on 
l he same houses, but sufficient capital 
could not be brought together in time to 
close it. Whereupon other offers were 
reeeived by the S. & H. people. The 
l.oew offer was the most advantageous 
and it was immediately accepted. 

Joseph Schenck, general manager of the 
l.oew concern, said this week. "We will 
tontinuc to book from our own offices, 
with Mr. Louis Wesley in charge of the 
route sheets. The present scheme is to 
organize a vaudeville company of six acts 
and send it around the out-of-New York 
houses intact. The same general policy 



as that followed at the Majestic will be 
pursued — that is to say, six acts and 
moving pictures with an admission scale 
from 15 to 26 cents." 

Philadelphia, Feb. 2. 

Rumors of all sorts filled the small time 
atmosphere here this week, but while 
they forecasted important developments 
there was nothing that could be taken or 
given as absolutely authentic. That 
"something big" is on the verge of break- 
ing seems a certainty. 

It was reported that differences had 
arisen between the United and Taylor 
and Kaufman, the principal local booking 
agents, and relations had reached a stage 
of disruption. It was said that the 
decidedly mixed condition of affairs in 
this city and a disagreement over commis- 
sion was the cause of the break. 

I. Kaufman, of the agency, went to 
New York today to confer with the U. B. 
O. officials. 

There was another report circulated 
that Fred G. Nixon-Nirdlinger, who has 
the lease of the Park and People's, de- 
voted to pictures and vaudeville, intended 
merging with a corporation for the pur- 
pose of going into the pictures and cheap 
vaudeville game on a large scale. Mr. 
Nixon-Nirdlinger stated that he knew of 
no such a move. He said that his two 
houses and the Wilson house of Baltimore 
booked in conjunction and there were a 
couple more with which there was simply 
an understanding regarding bookings ex- 
isting. 

There have been symptoms of an out- 
break in the small time territory notice- 
able for some time as reported previously 
in Variety. Acts have been notified if 
they played the Park and People's they 
would be blacklisted by the Taylor and 
Kaufman agency. 

LIBERTY DELAYED. 

The Liberty, a property just built by 
Al. II. Woods in East New York (Brook- 
lyn), was not open last week accord- 
ing 10 schedule. A strike has tied the 
l.uilding operations up and the delay is 
likely to continue indefinitely. 

A show was hooked into the house for 
last week through the office of William J. 
t«anc. hut it had to he cancelled at the last 
minute. 



SPEAKS OF HARLEM. 

It was said this week that W. W. Mil- 
ler, of the William Penn. Philadelphia', 
had secured an option on the property 
consisting of a row of brown stone resi- 
dences on the south side 116th Street just 
west of Lenox Avenue. 

These would be torn down, it was said, 
and a theatre of 4,000 capacity erected, 
with a small, narrow entrance from Lenox 
Avenue also. 



AS TO OPPOSITION. 

Those who are in touch with the vaude- 
ville game are wondering what will be the 
ultimate outcome of the opening of the 
new Tremont, in the Bronx under the 
management of Louis Beck. 

Under the present frame up acta will be 
supplied by the United's Family Depart- 
ment. "But," argue the self constituted 
investigators and prognostics tors "the 
Tremont is almost within stone's throw 
of Percy G. Williams' Bronx Theatre." 

Arguing from this premise, the curious 
wonder if Mr. Williams may not figure 
the house as opposition (it is to pay $700 
weekly for its bills, and has 1,000 
capacity), and make a demand upon the 
United to have it declared "opposition," 
particularly if prominent acts are slipped 
in. 



SPRINGER GOES IN FOR "POP." 

The name of John H. Springer, which 
has for so long been associated with the 
destinies of the Grand Opera House, 
New York, has been added to the galaxy 
of moving picture and "pop" vaudeville 
magnates. On Jan. 27 he opened the old 
Flushing (L. I.) theatre as Springer's 
Flushing Theatre, charging decidedly 
popular prices. 



SETTLING SALT LAKE. 

Salt Lake, Feb. 2. 

Waller Hoff Seeley, western manager 
for William Morris, western, is expected 
here today to confer with Samuel New- 
house over plans for the new Morris thea- 
tre to be erected 'here. A definite decision 
regarding the erection of the theatre will 
probably be reached this week. If the 
contract is closed work will proceed at 
once to erect a fine theatre. 

Martin Beck passed through Ogden re- 
turning east today. 



MURD0CK IN THE UNITED. 

Just on going to press a report coming 
from good authority states that J. J. 
Murdock will replace E. F. Albee as gen- 
eral manager of the United Booking Of- 
fices, taking up his duties in the course 
of the next two weeks. The idea that 
Martin Beck and William Morris have 
come to some agreement is said to have 
had direct bearing in the matter. 



HEBREWS OBJECT TO HEBREWS. 

Cincinnati, Feb. 2. 

The Hebrews of Cincinnati are follow- 
ing their brethren of Cleveland in object- 
ing to Hebrew impersonating acts in 
vaudeville, on the ground that they carica- 
ture the Hebrew. 

Listening to the noise made, the Or- 
pheum has written the American Israelite, 
that it will engage no more Hebrew acts. 



VAUDE ON STATEN ISLAND AGAIN. 

The Richmond Theatre at Tompkins 
ville, Staten Tsland, has gone over to mov- 
ing pictures and vaudeville. Five, 10 or 
20 cents secures locations. Previously 
stock dramatic productions were given at 
that house. 

The Shuberts closed the tour of Cha->. 
(herrv, in "The Bachelor," last Satur.l.iv 
night and brought the company into \< w 
York. 



HAIL, FRA ELBERTUS! 

Announcement was made late this week 
that during bis trip west Martin Beck 
bad signed^ contracts for an appearance 
on the Orpheum Circuit by Elbert Hub 
bard, editor of The Philistine and Lec- 
turer. He starts March 14, at the Ma- 
jestic, Chicago. Mr. Beck had been itr 
negotiation with the East Aurora, N. Y. y 
sage, for several months. His vaudeville 
offering will be called "Heart to Heart 
Talks." 



AN INTER-CITY AGENT. 

As a hustling young agent, you have to 
give it to Joe Leo. He moved into an 
office in the Long Acre Building a few 
months ago and didn't even own his desk. 
A month later he had another office and 
drew rent for the original desk. Beside 
which he was supplying some seventy 
houses with "small" acts. 

Now he is spreading out further. On 
Monday evening he left for Boston to 
open a branch office in that town. Sev- 
eral Boston agents have invited Joe to be- 
come a New York representative, but Joe 
figured that if such a position were worth 
while, he could be his own New York 
agent for Boston, where there is a large 
number of picture houses and an equally 
large demand for small priced acts. Leo's 
scheme is to go out after business in the 
Hub and book it under five or ten -week 
contracts from New York, while a rep- 
resentative handles the Boston end. 



MRS. PAT STILL IN DOUBT. 

The negotiations between the Patrick 
Agency and Mrs. Patrick Campbell 
are still hanging fire. Mrs. Pat has dis- 
covered a new difficulty every time the 
"scouts" (under the personal direction of 
Bill Lykens) have met her last. But Bill 
hasn't given up hope yet and vaudeville 
may yet resound to the echo of the emo- 
tional actress's anguish, for let it be 
known that when Mrs. Pat gets on an 
artistic anguish something is certain to 
resound. An unconfirmed rumor was 
abroad later in the week that Mrs. Pat 
was negotiating with Morris. 



INCORPORATING FOX CIRCUIT. 

According to a report the Fox Circuit 
was incorporated last wek. On the cir- 
cuit are the Dewey and Gotham, the Sul- 
livan-Kraus theatres. Under the corpora- 
tion scheme it is said that all members 
of the company formed received a quota 
of stock denoting the interest held in the 
corporation. 

The Fox company was in negotiation, 
according to rumor, with Stair &, Havlin 
to take over the bookings, if not the 
operation, of the S. & II. theatres in- 
tended for the popular-priced vaudeville 
chain. Nothing could he obtained on 
this. 

The weekly salary list of the Fox shows 
has been iniTcasod about $160 of late, 
with iii'in' rn.stly features on the pro- 
grams. 

Within a short time five more houses 
are t>» !>•• placed under Mr. Fox's direction, 
one report tells, without locating the 
I !■•-.-• t res. 

M.irxey and Leo are at the American, 
Newark, N. .J., next week, starting their 
■cnnul season with William Morris. 



VARIETY 



WESTERNERS ACTIVE. 

There is a report generally credited that 
the Empire CSrcuit Oo. (Western Bur- 
lesque Wheel) has secured either by lease 
or by option a site on East 42d Street 
near Third Avenue for the erection of a 
new burlesque theatre. This will be in 
opposition to the Murray Hill, an East- 
ern Wheel stand in the same immediate 
neighborhood. 

President James J. Butler, of the Em- 
pire Co., has been in New York since late 
last week and fixed the deal. 

Another rumored Western stand is the 
Bowdoin Square, Boston. This house has 
undergone a number of changes in policy 
in connection with stock. If it becomes a 
Western Wheel spoke it will probably be 
under the direction of Dr. Lothrop, who 
may handle it in connection with the 
Howard. 



Baltimore, Feb. 2. 

It is accepted in theatrical circles in this 
city that deals were closed last week for 
the erection of two theatres, one by the 
Empire Circuit Oo. and one by William 
Morrris. Both theatres, it is reported, 
will be erected on Fayette Street, opposite 
Ford's Opera House, which is in the centre 
of the first class theatrical district. 

Baltimore has at present one theatre 
operated by the Empire Circuit (West- 
ern Burlesque Wheel), the Monumental, 
which has always enjoyed a liberal 
patronage. Morris, although not direct- 
ly operating here, books the Victoria, a 
"pop" house. 

Boston, Feb. 2. 

The Howard and the Bowdoin Square 
"swapped" this week. The Howard ran 
straight vaudeville bill, headed by John L. 
Sullivan and Jake Kilrain, followed by a 
long string of acts booked by Ed. Kelley 
of Boston and Phil Hunt of New York. 

At the Bowdoin Square, which is under 
the same Lothrop ownership, the bill was a 
combination of Montague's "Fashion 
Plates" and vaudeville added by the house. 
The explanation given at the Howard was 
that the "Fashion Plate," being more to 
the musical than to the burlesque, was bet- 
ter placed over at the Bowdoin Square, 
which has dropped its melodrama alto- 
gether and is running vaudeville. 

Next week the Howard resumes Western 
Wheel shows, beginning with the Lady 
Buccaneers. 



READING WILL HAVE ENOUGH. 

Reading, Feb. 2. 
The will be enough entertainment in 
this city next season. The Moving Pic- 
ture Co. of America has secured a lease 
of the Bijou, and it will be rebuilt at a 
cost of $26,000. The erection of two new 
theatres within half a block of the Bijou 
will be commenced March 1. One will be 
built by Bayble Bros, and the other by 
Theo. C. Aumen. Both will be devoted to 
vaudeville. These, with the Orpheum and 
Grand Opera House, will make five vaude- 
ville houses in Reading. 



THE ACTORS' FUND FAIR. 

Preparations, going forward as rapidly 
as possible, indicate that the Actors' Fund 
annual fair and festival, to be held weeic 
starting May !), next, will be one of the 
greatest Charity bazaars ever known. A 
promise has been obtained from President 
Taft that he will open the fair. 



FENNESSY INJURED. 

Cincinnati, Feb. 2. 
Col. James E. Fennessy, secretary of the 

Empire Circuit Co. and business manager 
of the People's, Heuck's and Lyric here, 

is in Christ's Hospital where an operation 
was performed Friday to relieve him from 
the results of an accident. While descend- 
ing a ladder in the gymnasium where he 
exercises, the manager fell and severely 
injured himself. 



PLAYING "PERCENTAGE" FEATURE. 

"Percentage features" are at high tide 
on the Mozart Circuit just now. In four 
of the Mozart houses playing the 
"smaller time" acts, Edw. Mozart, the 
general manager, has engaged features, 
recruited from the "big houses," but which 
have "open time" for a few weeks. With 
these hcadliners, Mr. Mozart agrees that 
upon the acceptance of a guarantee the 
act shall participate in the gross receipts 
over a certain amount. This line of book- 
ing leaves it to the feature to attest its 
drawing powers. All the "percentage fea- 
tures" engaged are comedy acts, generally 
"productions." 

The other day Mr. Mozart, while 
speaking of features, mentioned he is the 
first vaudeville manager to make this a 
permanent institution in the conduct of 
his circuit. The "percentage" plan has 
been often invoked both by managers and 
acts at intervals, but never successively. 

There are other Mozart houses, but four 
only are selected to play the special at- 
tractions. In each of the four towns, 
capable of supporting a heavy act, there 
is some opposition in the way of "picture 
houses." On this point Mr. Mozart em- 
phatically declares that from a study and 
observation made by him "five and ten- 
cent vaudeville is dead in this country." 
The Mozart houses have an admission 
scale running to fifty cents (box seats). 



COURTSHIP AND MARRIAGE. 

Evansville, Ind., Feb. 2. 
Anna Nichtern, assistant treasurer of 
the Majestic Theatre, was married Jan. 
29 at Mt. Vernon, Ind. The marriage was 
a surprise to everybody. Buckley had a 
dog act at the Majestic. The groom met 
Miss Nichtern just eight days ago and it 
was a case of love at first sight. Miss 
Nichtern has been at the Majestic for 
the past two years. The couple left for 
Chicago. 

Chicago, Feb. 2. 
Frank Schindler, who plays piano for 
Vic Hugo at Cedar Rapids, got married in 
a hurry last week. Schindler left Cedar 
Rapids Sunday night after the show, ar- 
riving in Chicago Monday at 9 a. m. r got 
his license and was married at once, re- 
turning in time to rehearse the new 
show in the afternoon. 



HIPPODROME FOR GILMORE. 

Oswego, N. Y., Feb. 2. 

Charles P. Gilmore this week closed his 
option on the property of the Vulcan Iron 
Works in West Second Street, notifying 
the owners that he would sign a long term 
lease on the property. 

On the site he will build a theatre called 
the Hippodrome with accommodations for 
900 persons. Popular priced vaudeville 
will be the policy. 



PURSUED BY HOODOO. 

Lew Adams, comedian with. "The Star 
Show Girls," has been a member of that 
organisation for four seasons, but has not 
been able to finish out a complete tour up 
to date. Last year he broke his leg dur- 
ing a performance in Brooklyn. 

This week the show is in Philadelphia, 
but Adams is no? with it, being laid up 
with a severe illness at 411 East 120th 
street, New York, and indications are that 
he will not be able to rejoin for some time. 



HARTFORD THEATRE FOR "POP." 

Hartford, Feb. 2. 
The control of the Hartford Theatre, 
playing high-class attractions, has passed 
from the Shuberts to the United Amuse- 
ment Co., a firm of picture and "pop" 
vaudeville promoters, who will install that 
form of entertainment next season. M. M. 
Mark is general manager of the United, 
a corporation operating some twenty the- 
atres, with headquarters in Buffalo. 

Hartford, Feb. 2. 

E. B. Ohadsey has made arrangements 
to introduce vaudeville and moving pic- 
tures at the Hartford Theatre, thus steal- 
ing a march on Morris, who is understood 
to have had an eye on the theatre. The 
Schuberts have been booking attractions 
nt the Hartford all season, but the shows 
have not drawn well and following the 
appearance of 'The Midnight Sons" the 
Schuberts withdrew from the local field. 

Rumor then had it that Morris was 
after the house to install vaudeville in op- 
position to Poli, but announcement was 
made today that the house will be closed 
until Feb. 14 when it will be opened as a 
vaudeville and picture establishment. The 
prices will be 5, 10 and 15 cents. 



SHEA'S OPENING POSTPONED. 

Toronto, Can., Feb.- 2. 

Shea's new theatre at Richmond and 
Victoria Streets, will not open until next 
season, according to an announcement 
made this week. It was hoped to have 
it in readiness by the first of the year, 
but when this was found to be impossible, 
all thought of opening it before next Sep- 
tember was abandoned. 

It is believed that the old Shea's Thea- 
tre will be converted into a "pop" vaude- 
ville and moving picture establishment. 



NEW PORTLAND FOR U. B. 0. 

Portland, Me., Feb. 2. 
The new Portland Theatre, which is 
rapidly nearing completion, will show 
moving pictures and play vaudeville acts 
booked by the U. B. O. "Family Depart- 
ment." The acts will be of about the 
6ame class as those which are used at 
the Keith & Proctor picture places in 
Bangor and Lew is ton, and they may be 
routed into those houses. The Green 
Amusement Co. has built the new Port- 
land and J. N. Greely will be its local 
manager. 



GREEN ROOM'S REHEARSAL. 

On Sunday evening, Feb. 13, the Green 
Room Club will give its seventh annual 
dress rehearsal on the stage of the New 
York Theatre. The entertainment will 
include contributions from members of 
the club. R. H. Burnside, of the Hippo- 
drome, will be stage manager and pro- 
ducer. 



OONSTDINE GOING ABROAD. 

Chicago, Feb. 2. 
John Oonsidine is expected in Chicago 
about Saturday with his family, who will 
accompany him to Europe. During his 
absenoe Fred Lincoln will go North to 
Seattle and take full charge of the Sul- 
tivan-Considine Circuit. 



SETTLING TITLES. 

Acting for Myra (Mrs. Joe) Keaton, 

Denis F. O'Brien this week took title to 

four lots from the Coney Island Boulevard 
and Realty Co. Mr. O'Brien states tha 
Mrs. Keaton now has clear title and th 
case is adjusted. 

Titles have also been received for Billie 
Burke, John Iind and Guy Hoppe from 
the same company. Coney Island and 
Boulevard Oo. is a different concern from 
the Vaudeville Investment Corporation 
and the settlements mentioned above do 
not refer to the latter. 






NICK NORTON OBLIGES. 

From Nick Norton, who is resting up a 
bit at his home in Mt. Clemens, Mich., 
Vabiety has received a copy of the pro- 
gram which shows Denman Thompson's 
last apearance in vaudeville, previous to his 
recent plunge. It was at the Coliseum, Chi- 
cago (now the Grand Opera House) and 
"Joshua Whitcomb" was then (Feb. 18. 
1877) played for the first time in two act 
form. Julia Wilson was featured as "Tot," 
the other characters being taken by per- 
formers then appearing in the Coliseum 
bill. Nicolo Norton, who was stage man- 
ager of the house, ployed Sam Foster, 
county sheriff. 

So successful was the former sketch in 
its two act form, that a third act was im- 
mediately added and under the manage- 
ment of J. M. Hill (who was then inter- 
ested in th? Coliseum) the play started on 
its way to fame and fortune for the gentle- 
man who is now playing a two weeks' 
engagement at the Fifth Avenue with the 
story again condensed into sketch form. 

Mr. Norton is now connected with the 
John P. Harris Amusement Co., of Pitts- 
burg. He took charge of the Grand Opera 
House, Wilmington, for the Harris inter- 
ests Dec. 20, last, and remained there un- 
til a fortnight ago when a return attack 
of nervous rheumatism compelled him to 
go home for the benefit of the waters at 
Mt. Clemens. Upon his recovery he will 
resume his activities under the Harris 
management. 



THEATRE OFFERS PRIZE. A ~ 

Chicago, Feb. 2. %} 
Souvenir matinees and the like are very 
popular with the managers of the 10 and 
20 cent vaudeville houses which are so 
numerous in Chicago. It is not unusual 
for rather costly souvenirs to be given 
away. 

C. S. Hatch, manager of the New Lin- 
den Theatre, is going other managers a 
step better in the way of prizes and has 
announced that the most popular lady 
in Englewood will receive a ticket to New- 
York on the Twentieth Century Limited, 
another ticket for her husband or a com- 
panion, and the expenses of the two for 
a week in Gotham. One vote is given 
with a 10- cent ticket and two votes with 
a 20-cent ticket. 



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FEBRUARY 8. 



No, P. 



Mildred Emerson and Fay Tunis have 
closed with "The Cherry Blossoms." 



Fannie Ward and Co. go to Cincinnati 
next week and the following week to 
Chicago. 



Murian Collins will open on the Morris 
time at the American, New York, next 
Monday. 



La Blanche, a singer and dancer, will 
introduce in her act her daughter, three 
years of age. 



The opening of the Liberty Theatre in 
Fast New York is now set for next Mon- 
day, Feb. 7. 



Hall and Pray have left the Bennett- 
Moultou Co. and are playing New Eng- 
land vaudevillo dates. 

Hugo Morris departed Wednesday for a 
fortnight's stay in Atlantic City, in the 
hope of recuperating his health. 

Annette Kellcrinanu will commence upon 
a run of three weeks at Keith's Phila- 
delphia about the end of February. 

The Morrissy Brothers and ISistcrs si art 
on the Orpheum time April 14 at Cin- 
cinnati, booked by M. S. Bentham. 



Linton and Lawrence did not play Co- 
lumbus this -week aa billed. They were 
called home by the illness of their son. 



Maxwell and Shaw, formerly of the 
Marine Comedy Trio, are playing the 
United time with a singing and talking 
act. 



The name of the Majestic, Kansas City, 
baa been changed to the Gayety. It con- 
tinues to play Eastern Wheel Burlesque 
Shows. 



Marian Murray and Co. have been 
booked for the Orpheum Circuit, opening 
at Evansville, Ind., April 3. Casey 
agency. 



Dr. Herman has been signed to open aa 
a feature of Hammerstein's Victoria 
Roof for an indefinite engagement this 
summer. 



The Nesbitt, Scranton, Pa., and the 
Armory. Binghamton, N. Y., now make 
up a "split" week, booked by Charles 
Hit x Pat rick. 

Otis Harlan has abandoned the sketch 
with which he opened recently. He is at 
the Majestic, Chicago, this week, working 
as a single act. 



Ritter and Foster, the American vaude- 
ville players, will come over here in July 
and have commissioned Alf. T. Wilton to 
seek dates for them. 



Riccardo St. Elia will leave the "Paris 
by Night" dumb sketch to rehearse a new 
dancing pantomime number with Mile. La 
Gai for vaudeville use. 



Frank E. Brown has obtained a license 
to marry Mrs. Georgia Kelly McAvoy, the 
widow of Dan McAvoy, and well known 
on the stage as Georgia Kelly. 



Carnett Raymond and Ray Smith 
opened ten weeks booking on the Fisher 
time, at Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 23. They 
will remain six months in the far west. 

The work of erecting a $25,000 moving 
picture and vaudeville theatre in Morris- 
town, N. J., began Monday. Antonio 
Esposito is at the head of the project. 

Bruno Baruch, of Hugo Baruch & Co., 
Paris, said to be one of the largest firms 
of theatrical costume makers in the 
world, is in New York. He may open an 
office here. 

Billy La Mclhe's Motoring Comiques. 
four in number, have begun a tour of the 
Interstate Circuit. The act includes the 
former La Mot he Trio. A full-sized taxi- 
cab is used. 

Josephine Jellison is seriously ill at 

the Southern Infirmary, Mobile, Ala. She 

is director of Fagg's Female Orchestra. 

The young woman is in straitened cir- 

riiinstances. 

Paly Sanders has imported Paul Lund 
berg, who was Adeline Genee's dancing 
partner during the lattcr's engagement at 
the Palace, London. Lund berg will open 
in the East Feb. 14. 



The National Vaudeville Association, of 
which John E. McCarthy, manager of 
Grand, Hamilton, O., is chairman of board 
of directors, will hold its annual meeting 
at Pittsburg, Feb. 9. 



W. J. Nixon, the magical producer, has 
in preparation a new illusion of which 
Valadon will be the leader. The feature 
is the apparent vanishing of a body while 
suspended in mid-air. 



W. L. Werden is playing his last weeks, 
closing Feb. 12, at the Majestic, La Crosse, 
Wis., a house which opened Jan. 3. Wer- 
den was in the opening bill and has been 
held over for six weeks. 



Al Linde, the "props" in Homer Land 
and Co., used to be the property man in 
the Novelty, Brooklyn. After that he ran 
the cigar stand at the American theatre 
before going on the stage. 



Lottie Williams and Co., left New York 
Tuesday for a jump to Spokane. They 
commence a tour of the Orpheum Circuit 
from that point next Monday, arranged 
through the Casey Agency. 



The Dunedin Troupe of bicyclists will 
be a "strengthencr" at the Columbia, 
New York, next week when H. S. Wood- 
hull's "High Rollers" come into New York 
for the first time this season. 



Owing to the illness of Fannie Van the 
dates for Chas. and Fannie Van at New 
Bedford and Boston were canceled. The 
couple expect to open on the Poli time at 
Hartford next Monday, Feb. 7. 



J. II. Purcell has been appointed treas- 
urer of the Orpheum, Cincinnati, succeed- 
ing Paul Hi 11 man who returns to the 
Lyric. Mr. Purcell was formerly con- 
nected with vaudeville in the East. 



Louis Powers, of the Powers Trio, was 
stricken with an attack of appendicitis 
while playing the Davidson Theatre, Monc- 
ton, N. B., Jan. 22. He has been removed 
to Boston, his home, for an operation.' 

Mrs. William Morris was the chief 
sponsor for the benefit given on the Amer- 
ican Roof yesterday afternoon (Thurs- 
day) in aid of the House of Rest for the 
Free Cure of Consumption, New York. 



Creatore's Band has been booked by 
Frank Gerth, his manager, for three weeks 
in vaudeville, starting Feb. 20. The Mary 
Anderson, Louisville; Grand, Indianapolis, 
and Columbia, Cincinnati, will be played. 



The Savoy, Syracuse, has arranged to 
eliminate vaudeville and substitute dra- 
matic stock as its style, of entertainment 
for a while. The house is of small ca 
pacity and stock is tried as an experi- 
ment. 



Harris and Robinson, with "A Bunch of 
Kids," have finished the S.-C. Circuit and 
are coining east. In Chicago Chas. Gren- 
ier and Bobby Jones were replaced. It 
was Chas. Grenier who stated the act had 
disbanded. 

Harry Mundorf has taken over the 
booking for the Orpheum, Lowell, Mas*. 
Selecting attractions for this house was 



in charge of the late J. Fred Lees, who 
came to New York once a week to handle 
the bills in the United. 



Sadie Bowman Metcalf is the author of 
"The Juniper Tree," a sketch recently re- 
viewed in Variety. Adelaide Fields is 
playing the leading role. The sketch will 
be given a showing at the Fifth Avenue, 
New York, Sunday, Feb. 13. 



Wells G. DeVeaux has just recovered 
from a sever attack of blood poisoning. 
It was at one time feared that the sur- 
geons would have to amputate one of 
his feet, but a cure was effected without 
recourse to so severe a measure. 



Katherine Miley commences Morris en- 
gagements next week at New Orleans 
booked through Barney Myers. Johnny 
Ford is another newcomer to the in- 
dependent circuit. He commences at 
Winnipeg, Monday, in a "single/ 



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The Salambos, now playing in the 
Drury Lane pantomime have written that 
they will come over here just after 
Easter "on spec." They are Americans, 
but have been abroad five years. Jenie 
Jacobs will handle their bookings. 



The leader of the Aerial Shews is just 
recovering from a severe illness, con- 
tracted while they were in Amsterdam, 
Holland. The act hoped at last reports 
to be in shape to reopen this month at 
the Friedfrichbau Theatre, Stuttgart, 
Germany. 



Maximilian Zipkes, an architect, has 
been commissioned to prepare plans for a 
theatre, to be devoted to vaudeville and 
pictures in East 135th Street, between 
Fifth and Madison Avenues. The Marion 
Amusement and Theatrical Co. is the 
promoter. 



Leander Richardson's sketch, "The 
Night of His Life," was produced last 
Monday at the Orpheum, Easton, Pa., by 
Edwin Fosberg. In the supporting com- 
pany were Theodore Babcock, Helen 
Court enay and Frank Bixby. The pre- 
miere was credited as a success. 



Violet Allen and Co. have been 
booked for ten weeks on the Morris time, 
opening in New Orleans next Monday, 
Feb. 7. The booking was made on the 
showing of the act at the Fifth Avenue 
Inst Sunday. Georgie O'Brien copped the 
act against the competition of the United 
"scouts." 

Contracts to the amount of $16,000 have 
been let for work on the theatre which is 
to be built in Union Hill, N. J. It is to 
be completed by Sept. 1, next. An elec- 
trical contract for $. r >,300 has also been 
awarded. The Phoenix Realty Co. is 
building the house for the use of traveling 
combinations. 

Kyle Fox. of the Two Foxes, writes 
from No. KM Collinsville Avenue, East 
St. Louis, HI., that his wife, Yetta Fox, is 
in (lie Henrietta Hospital where she was 
operated upon Jan. 15. Fox is in need of 
inmii-diale assistance, he says, to main- 
i.iin his wife under proper care. He may 
lu« addressed in care of Dr. Geo. A. Stew- 
art, one of the attending physicians, at 
the above address. 



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"FOLLIES" ON ONE-NIGHTERS. 
Philadelphia, Feb. 2. 

F. Ziegfeld, Jr.'s, "Follies of 190ft" left 
the Chestnut Street Opera House here 
Saturday night for a tour of two weeks 
of one-night stands on the way to Chi- 
cago, where it opens Feb. 13 at the Audi- 
torium. 

"The Candy Shop" follows it into the 
Crescent. Mr. Ziegfeld offered that show 
$1,600 for its date at the Crescent, but 
it was refused. 



CHANGES IN FAMILY DEPARTMENT. 

It is likely that Lester D. Mayne, who 
has had charge of the eastern division of 
the United's Family Department, under 
Walter J. Plimmer, will hereafter be 
"outside man," remaining a great deal of 
the time on the road in search of new 
business. He left late last week for a 
tour and will remain "on the jump" in- 
definitely. 

Plimmer's office has contracted to fur- 
nish eight vaudeville acts to the Hip- 
podrome, Harrieburg, Pa., which opens 
Feb. 18 under the management of P. 
Megaro. 

The route sheets have been rearranged 
so that Williamsport (Orpheum) "splits" 
with a nearby town; and Bradford, Pa., 
with Olean, N. Y. The Auditorium at 
York has advanced the cost of its bills 
from $560 to $900. Slater's at Pottsville, 
Pa., will continue to take four acts from 
the same agency, but will play seven days 
and advance the cost from $260 to $350. 

The Family Department a few days ago 
signed contracts with Louis Beck, of the 
New Tremont Theatre, Bronx, N. Y., 
which opens Feb. 10. 



THE BOOTH- WOLF DIVORCE. 

The first step in the suit for divorce 
which Hope Booth has brought against 
Rennold Wolf was adjudicated by Judge 
Hendrick in the Supreme Court Tuesday. 
Miss Booth's application was for counsel 
fees to the amount of $2,000, and $260 a 
week alimony, pending the trial of the ac- 
tion. The court held that the plaintiff's 
answering affidavits established that her 
"extravagant claims and charges" are 
"largely feigned or imaginative." Alimony 
to the amount of $25 per week was al- 
lowed. Judge Hendricks refused to allow 
counsel fees. 



CHENETT WITH CRAWFORD. 

St. Louis, Feb. 2. 
George Chenett, formerly an eastern 
Burlesque Wheel house manager in Cleve- 
land has been amoointed manager of 
the Gayety Theatre here, by O. T. Craw- 
ford, who retires from that position in 
his own house so that he may devote all 
his time to his moving picture interests 
ns well as to the development of a "pop" 
vaudeville circuit. 



THEATRE CHANGES MANAGERS. 

George McDermit, who has for some 
time been manager of the American Music 
Hall, Newark, N. J., retired from that 
position last Sunday night and was suc- 
ceeded by Joe Vion, who has been in 
charge of several different theatres on the 
Morris time. Vion may go to San Fran- 
cisco for l lie Morris office although this 
has not bet'ji decided upon yet. 



MISS SURATT LAYS OFF. 

Philadelphia, Feb. 2. 
Valeska Suratt, who was the biggest 
drawing card of the season at Keith's 
here last week, is laying off. She refused 
to accept an engagement at Williams' 
Greenpoint commencing Monday. It is 
said that she contemplates a London en- 
gagement for her new sketch, "The Belle 
of the Boulevards," and is now considering 
offers to that end. 



EXPEDITING AGENCY BILL. 

It is the program at Albany to hold a 
joint meeting of the Senate and Assembly 
Committees who have charge of the bills 
introduced by the Actors' Union amending 
the Employment Agency Law in its rela- 
tions to the vaudeville profession. This 
will give quicker action to the passage of 
the bill. 

It became evident that a movement sim- 
ilar to that now taking place in New 
York State for the protection of artists 
will extend. Much will be accomplished 
by the labor affiliations of the Actors' 
Union. 

Last week the Essex County Trades 
Council, of Newark, N. J., passed a resolu- 
tion directing that their legislative com- 
mittee investigate the Wagner-Green 
(New York) bill and frame up one of the 
same import for introduction in New Jer- 
sey. The labor unions of Massachusetts 
and Pennsylvania will do likewise. It is 
predicted that a country-wide campaign 
will be inaugurated through the influence 
of the American Federation in Washing- 
ton by next year. 



RULES FOR ACTORS. 

The Yiddish actors of the Lower East 
Side of New York have made several new 
rulings in the conduct of their powerful 
union. One of them requires that no 
player of small parts shall go on in a 
principal part until he has submitted to 
an examination before a council of union 
members. This examination is in three 
parts. One is for previous experience, 
one for reading a part, and a third in the 
art of makeup. 

It has also been proposed to raise the 
initiation fee into the union from $100 to 
$200, but this has not yet been passed 
upon. Initiation into the union of the 
chorus people remains $75, but this is a 
distinct organization. 



NEW HEBREW UNION. 

There has been a reorganization of the 
organization of the vaudeville artists 
playing on the lower East Side of New 
York. The charter granted them some 
time since by the Actors' Union has been 
revoked and a new charter issued to 
"Section Three, Hebrew Variety Artists," 
who are affiliated with the Actors' Inter- 
national Union (Harry De Veaux, presi- 
dent), and through that with the C. F. U. 
of New York and the American Federation 
of Labor. 

The new organization has made known 
its purpose to stand for the principle of a 
regular scale of $25 for singles and $50 
for doubles and certain other demands. 

It is stated that the charter of the old 
union was rescinded because the leaders 
of the local were careless in their methods 
of administration. The present "Section 
No. 3" has about 150 members, and its 
headquarters arc at No. 10 Eldridge 
Street. 



TOO REALISTIC. 

Chicago, Feb. 2. 
An act can be too realistic. Such an 
instance occurred at the New Rex theatre 
on Jan. 26 when Christine Hill and Co., in 
''Fate." were closed after having played 
the house Monday, Tuesday and the 
Wednesday matinee. As the moving pic- 
tures must eliminate killings the authori- 
ties held that so realistic a sketch should 
be sat down upon. Miss Hill admits that 
women have fainted frequently during her 
performance, but cannot see why she 
should be closed because the act is "good." 



COMMISSIONER MAKES PRECEDENT. 

Commissioner Herman Robinson, of the 
License Bureau of New York, made his 
first disposition last Friday of a ease in- 
volving a vaudeville artist. 

Horan and Russel, a vaudeville team, 
complained to the Bureau that they had 
not received all their salary for a week 
at the Hudson Theatre, Union Hill, N. J., 
and asked that the Pat Casey Agency be 
called upon to make good the deficit. 

The matter did not come to trial. Mr. 
Casey agreed to make good the amount out 
of his own pocket and the affair was 
closed. As a result of the affair a new 
ruling stands. It is to the effect that 
cases which are settled without examina- 
tion go to the records as "settled" and not 
"dismissed" as was the custom under the 
former commissioner. So it stands to be 
referred to in future cases. 



OPERA CO.'S LONG TOUR. 

The Lucia Nola Opera Co., which is 
playing one-night stands this week, en 
route from Quebec to Halifax, sails from 
the last-named port tomorrow (Saturday) 
Feb. 5, for Bermuda. A tour of the West 
Indies will be made, including visits to 
Barbados, Trinidad, and Demerara, and 
then the organization will sail to Buenos 
Ayres to reach there in time for the Ex- 
position which opens in May. 

Beside Miss Nola the principals in the 
company are Henry Taylor, Frank Nelson, 
Jack Henderson, Esther Barton, Minna 
Storm, and Chas. Wallace. The musical 
director is Geo. Lyding and W. S. Harkins 
will be manager back with the show. 
Frank T. Kintzing will be the business 
manager. He left New York Wednesday, 
sailing direct to Bermuda to do the ad- 
vance work. There are thirty -six people 
in the company, including a woman's or- 
chestra made up of graduates from the 
Boston Fadettes. 

Starting last May from Chicago the 
company, with Mr. Kintzing in advance, 
began a tour of the Canadian northwest. 
The company then turned east, working 
its way across the country to the Can- 
adian maritime Provinces, where it has 
been playing for the past two months. 



THREE ACTS DISAPPOINTED. 

Indianapolis, Feb. 2. 
Owing to a wreck on the railroad which 
was bringing them from New Orleans, 
three acts were unable to appear in the 
opening bill at the Colonial Monday after- 
noon. They were Kara, the Three Rich- 
ardsons and Von Hoff. It was necessary 
to refund money to part of the audience 
which made a demand for a return of ad- 
mission fee. Kara will not appear during 
the week, his place on the bill having been 
tnken by Jeonette, n local violinist. 



RYAN AGAIN. 

Cincinnati, Feb. 2. 

John J. Ryan, who built the Olympic, 
Orpheum and Empress theatres in this 
city, is planning to start a theatrical cir- 
cuit of his own under the name of The 
Syndicate Theatre Co., which is to be 
capitalized- at 9500,000. The incorporators 
are to be John W. Cornelius, Edward P. 
Ryan, C B. Ricketts, and John A. Deasy. 
Ryan already has purchased property in 
Covington, Ky., upon which he will erect 
a theatre with a capacity of 1,500. He 
also intends to erect two houses in Cin- 
cinnati, and one in Middletown, he de- 
clares. 

Mr. Ryan stated he intended formin 
a circuit of the large cities in Ohio and 
Kentucky, and running six acts and a 
picture charging 10, 20 and 30 cents. At 
the opening he said he would be able 
to give ten weeks. 



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M GUPPY AND FOGG" MAKE GOOD. 

Manager Vic Hugo, of the Majestic 
Theatre, Cedar Rapids, la., recently an- 
nounced as a joke "Guppy and Fogg" 
among his attractions for the ensuing 
week. There was a disappointment in the 
bill in which they were to appear and a 
different act was played under the "Guppy 
and Fogg" name. Following a practice of 
all managers who book through the United 
Agencies a report of the act was included 
in the regular weekly returns to the West- 
ern Association, which in turn reports all 
acts to the United Booking Offices in New 
York. 

This interesting announcement estab- 
lishes the fact that the emporium of en- 
tertainment conducted by Manager Adam 
Sowerguy, at East Cranberry, O., is not 
considered opposition. Acts playing the 
Sowerguy will, consequently, not be black- 
listed. 



5,000 in "POP" HOUSE. 

Chicago, Feb. 2. 
The Pastime, a small house on Madi- 
son Street, played to an average of more 
than 5,000 people a day last week, and 
one day the number of persons who en- 
tered the theatre was over 6,000. Bills 
are being booked by H. W. Bradstreet, 
who has the city ofliec in the Western 
Vaudeville Association. This week's bill 
costs $350 and is made up of the Six 
Gypsy Wayfarers, J. R. Waters, Kalnia 
and La Farlon, Little Christine, Lowell 
and Esther Drew and Edith Clifford. The 
house has two "ill." song singers— Kate 
My lot t and Nellie Turner. 



LILLIAN RUSSELL STARTS NOTHING. 

New Orleans, Feb. 2. 

Lillian Russell appeared here in "The ij% 
First Night," George V. Hobart's adap- ^^ 
tion of Rosen's "Dcr Hal be Dichter," an 
old-fashioned farce of a type that was 
popular fifteen years ago. Mr. Hobart, 
with the probable intention of adding 
modernity, has inserted several choice 
bon mots, Which arc not in good taste. 

The cast was excellent , including among 
its members Digby Bell, Julius McVicker, 
George E. Mack and Susanne West ford. 
With many visitors here for the Mardi 
Gras festivities, business was light during 
the engagement of "The First Night." 



One agent in New York is said to sup- 
ply illustrated song singers to nearly 700 
moving picture places. 



VARIETY 



ALIBI TO STOCKHOLDERS. 

It is understood that when the stock- 
holders of the I. B. A. meet on Feb. 15 to 
consider the expulsion of Feiber, Shea & 
Coutant, that firm will attempt to show 
that they have lived up to their agree- 
ment technically since they left the es- 
tablishment. 

The houses in Bayonne, Orange, Perth 
Amboy and New Brunswick are owned 
by the firm, and all contracts entered into 
for them are sent to the I. B. A. to be 
registered and commissions are turned in 
in conformance with the agreements ex- 
isting between the I. B. A. and Feiber, 
^Shea & Ooutant. 

Such is not the case with the three 
Keeney houses (Binghamton, N. Y.j Third 
Avenue, New York City, and New Britain, 
Conn.). Neither is that procedure fol- 
lowed with the Bruggeman houses or the 
William Penn, Philadelphia. These are 
booked through Charles FitzPatrick. It 
is claimed that Feiber, Shea & Coutant 
may do this Under their agreement, for 
the houses last named belong to other 
parties and are only booked through 
Feiber, Shea & Coutant, and that firm 
may place the bookings where it pleases. 
The presumption is that F., S. & C. expect 
in this way to block an effort to force the 
forfeiture of their bond of $1,000. 



FAST WORK. 

There is a natural rivalry in the bid- 
ding for business between Joe Wood and 
the Western Vaudeville Exchange. It 
resulted late last week in two sets of 
shows being sent to Trenton, N. J., where 
the Trenton Amusement Co., operates 
three theatres , playing four acts each. 
That brought twenty -four acts to Tren- 
ton where only twelve could be used. 

The outcome was a general scramble 
for work among the artists, and those 
who were the most successful in convinc- 
ing the managers of their talent, worked 
the week out. The others returned. 

The Trenton people, after notifying 
Wood to book the three places suddenly 
wired him Saturday afternoon that the 
arrangements were all off and that the 
Western Exchange would supply the at- 
tractions. By that time Wood says he 
was not able to reach his acts and warn 
them not to go to Trenton. He was suc- 
cessful in stopping only one. The rest of 
them went on and some of them went to 
work. 

Joe went to Trenton Monday and upon 
his return declared that he had been 
reinstated as booking agent for the local 
concern. 

The lightning agent "jumped" to Al- 
bany Tuesday evening in an effort to 
pbeat his opposition to a meeting of a 
dozen small time managers who had con- 
vened in that city to talk over booking 
methods and sources. Wood also ex- 
hibited a dispatch from Baltimore author- 
izing him to supply vaudeville shows for 
the New Wilson which opens next 
Monday. 



MAY NOT PLAY. 

Chicago, Feb. 2. 
Chiquita, who was to headline at the 
Star next week, may not appear. Man- 
ager Thomas Carmody discovered quar- 
ter sheets of her announcing that she 
was to play Swanson's, a picture house, 
with "pop* 1 vaudeville, in the immediate 
neighborhood. Chiquita has been booked 
for the Haymarket week of Feb. 14. 



DIVIDENDS DECLARED. 

The United States Printing Go's direc- 
tors were in session in Jersey City several 
days last week. A dividend of 12 per cent, 
was declared on the U. S. Playing Card 
Co., owned by the printing concern. The 
latter corporation, according to one of the 
directors, was in a position to pay a 
dividend of 7 per cent. * 



ANOTHER ROOF FEATURE. 

Walter Rosenberg, our promising young 
theatrical promoter, lias a new sensa- 
tion for his New York Roof 10-15-25 show. 
Recently it was "The Oriental Rose," who 
wore little clothes and thought she could 
dance. This time it is a freak team who. 
according to all reports, perform artistic 
marvels in the line of sword swallowing. 
Walter has signed contracts with the act 
for four consecutive weeks as the feature 
of the Roof. "The Oriental Rose" remains 
in the aerial resort. Prince Charm in i is 
the name of the new sensation and Rosen- 
berg, abetted by Joe Leo, "discovered" 
him in a Fourteenth Street moving picture 
establishment. 

Rosenberg holds the Roof on a five-year 
lease, renewable annually, but the rent 
runs on a sliding scale so that for the 
final years it is almost prohibitive. The 
enterprise has been immensely successful 
so far. 



PUBLISHER SELLS OUT. 

The Charles K. Harris Music Publish- 
ing Co., this week took over the property 
or Trebuhs Publishing Co., a concern in 
which the Shuberts were interested. Its 
catalog was made up of "production" 
numbers. The stock and rights had been 
for sale for some days. 



OPERA AT MONTE CARLO. 

Paris, Jan. 22. 
Much interest was shown in musical 
circles over the production of Chekri- 
Ganem's four act lyrical drama "Antar," 
at the Monte Carlo casino — not in the 
roulette rooms, but in the theatre adjoin- 
ing. It is understood that as a rule that 
when a man has a new opera played at 
this ultra chic establishment there is 
some influential personage behind him. 
In the present instance it is M. Antoine, 
the manager of the Paris Odeon. The 
new play is based on incidents in the life 
of Antar, a sixth century Arab war- 
rior-poet, and his death from a poisoned 
arrow shot by a blind man. The music, 
adapted from the works of Rimsky- 
Korsakoff, is appropriate to the drama. 
There is a fire dance in third act by 
Mme. Mnta Hara. This is remarkable, 
but the small stage spoiled the imposing 
effects. 



ANOTHER "POP" FOR BUFFALO. 

Buffalo, Feb. 2. 
Mark & Brook, recent purchasers of the 
Academy, have secured a lease on the 
property at Washington Street and Broad- 
way, where Lynn's Museum was conducted 
for several years. They will expend 
$60,000 in reconstructing the building, con- 
verting it into a picture and "pop" vaude- 
ville house with a capacity of 1,000. 



JOHN L. DENIES. 

Boston, Feb. 2. 
John L. Sullivan, who is the feature at 
the Howard this week, is wroth at the re- 
port from Akron. O., that he is shining up 
to a Utica, N. Y., widow with a view to 
matrimony. The report came here from 
\kron, where the "Big Fellow" played 
previous to his Boston booking. 



LILLIAN SHAW. 

The pictures which adorn the title page 
this week represent Lillian Shaw, a tal- 
ented dialect singing comedienne, who has 
won her way to enviable prominence 
among American vaudeville stars through 
sheer force of her own endeavors, backed 
by unquestioned talent. 

Within the past few years her progress 
has been accomplished by leaps and 
bounds. From minor positions on vaude- 
ville programs she has climbed to the 
headliner class, and is now featured wher- 
ever she appears. 

An ability to sing dialect songs in a 
different manner readily places Miss Shaw 
in a class unto herself. 

Miss Shaw's popularity with New York 
audiences may be judged by the fact that 
when she recently appeared at the Co- 
lonial she was retained for a second week 
as the feature of the bill. 

This week Miss Shaw is featured at 
Hammerstein's, and during the rest of the 
season will play return dates in houses on 
the United time where she has already 
appeared during the past few months. 

Miss Shaw's songs, rendered in several 
different dialects, are her exclusive prop- 
erty, written especially for her by Irving 
Berlin and protected under the new copy- 
right ruling. 



SEEK ACTOR IN MURDER CASE. 

Chicago, Feb. 2. 

Walter S. Barnes, a former actor and 
playwright, is occupying considerable space 
in the local papers. He is charged with 
shooting his wife Aletta Barnes and her 
mother, Mrs. Servoss in their rooms 
at the Wychmere Hotel here. Barnes is 
being sought by the Chicago police and 
his description has been sent broadcast 
to the authorities throughout the country. 

Barnes played the Majestic the week of 
Nov. 15, with an act called "The Burglar," 
the act did three shows a day. His wife, 
until recently, was a member of "The Girl 
from Chili," a musical show which had a 
short life. Up to date the police have 
been unablo to locate him. 



CASINO'S FIRST SHOW. 

Washington, Feb. 2. 

The first program of the new Casino, 
opening Monday at 10-20-30, was headed 
by Frank Bush. Others were Geo. Lauder, 
Gladys Van, Russell & Morgan's Min- 
strels, Country Choir, Callen and Neiman 
and others. 

William Morris has the booking. 



Margaret Kearney, two-year-old 
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kearney (Kear- 
ney and Hayes), died in Chicago Jan, £7, 
of pneumonia. 



STRIKE PREVENTS MOVING. 

A general strike of the steamfitters 
may hold up many removals info the new 
Columbia Theatre Building. A number 
of radiators on the premises can not Ihj 
placed in position through the grievances 
of the workmen. 

It is dnily expected that the labor 
troubles will be settled. Many pros- 
pective tenants are awaiting it. 



A SELF-MADE MANAGES 
TO HIS BOOKING AGENT 

BY J. A. MURPHY. 

(MURPHY AND WILLAED.) 

(The nineteenth of a series by Mr. Murphy, de 
tailing the hypothetical reports and trials of a 
"small time" manager.) 

East Cranberry, O., Feb. 1. 

Dear Mike: — 

Well, that Brindamour feller that you 
sent me for this week's special extra 
added attraction feature, does some right 
slick tricks. I couldn't ketch on to how 
he gets out of that paper bag, and he 
wouldn't tell me, neither. He carries a 
regular iron jail cell along with him, and 
he gets out without unlocking it. I knew 
there was a trick in it somewhere, so I 
came back on the stage after the acters 
had gone home to see if I could find out 
what it was. I kept fool in' around lookin' 
tor loose bolts 'till the door slammed shut 
and durned if I hadn't locked myself in 
the cell and couldn't get out. I thumped 
and yelled and made a lot of noise, but I 
couldn't wake up the night watchman. I 
suppose I would have had to stay there 
all night but my wife happened to come 
in to get some face grease from the 
women's dressing room. She went and 
got Green, who is a jail keeper, for 
Brindamour, but he wouldn't let me out 
'till I gave him a contract for another 
week at ten dollars more. 

The jail and the rest of the junk took 
up so much stage that the rest of the 
troop hardly had room to act. I asked 
Jim Cole, the Irish Yodler, if he couldn't 
give his show in front of the street scene 
curtain. He said he could if I had a big 
enough apron. I told him if he wanted 
an apron he could go get one himself, it 
keeps me busy enough now making spank 
paddles out of barrel staves and lugging in 
squirt bottles and durned if I am going 
to furnish aprons for the acters. 

Crupper, Hames and Co. wrote in ahead 
of themselves that they wanted a box 
set. They didn't say where they wanted 
it set, so I got a packing box and set it 
in the middle of the stage, but that 
wasn't what they wanted at all. They 
wanted a whole durned house built. 

Tommy Heffron, that does a one-legged 
song and dance with a crutch, took right 
good, but came near losing his crutch 
through a knot hole in the stage boards. 
I stuffed a rag in the hole, which will 
last till I can nail some tin over it. Effle 
Hyke, that performs on the rolling globe, 
carries a feller along to hand her bottles 
and knives to juggle with. She says he is 
her cousin. 

My drum player quit last week on ac- 
count of running away with my daughter. 
They are going to do a silafone act to- 
gether. My wife wasn't mad a bit. She 
said he was an awful good lookin' young 
feller and deserved to get along. She 
says they have gone to Texas, and will 
play all the first class Airdrums and are 
booked solid. 

T asked one of the troop what an air 
drum was, and he said it was a theatre 
without any roof or sides. I got a new 
drum player out of the town band, but 
he can't play afternoons as he has a job 
in the cheese factory. He thumps ^ the 
drum when he oughtn't to and has a lot 
of trouble with the acters. 

I am glad you are sending Millie Lanude 
next week, as I will get a chance to get 
back that money I lent her. 

Adam Sotoerguy. 



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VARIETY 



London, Jan. 22. 
Artists who book for European time 
in America through an agent should 
watch that "exclusive agreement" that 
English agents sometimes make an artist 
sign. Some artists come over here after 
signing a few weeks with an agent and 
when this time runs out if another agent 
offers them time they make a grab at it. 
The grab is all right if the artist hasn't 
signed an "exclusive" booking agreement 
for these agreements hold very fast. If 
the artist knows what he is doing all 
is well, but there is no use in making a 
howl when it is too late; for, once the 
agreement is signed the damage is done. 



At the Broadway Theatre in New Cross 
which happens to be in the south part of 
London somewhere a pantomime, owned 
by Fred Karno, is playing. Fred Emney, 
the music hall comedian, and Maidie 
Scott, the cute little one, play most of 
the pantomime, and this it about as far 
as it goes. Emney is a great comedian 
and Maidie is "some" soubret. The 
Broadway Theatre is a house belonging 
to the Moss & Stoll circuit, and outside 
of the Panto season plays legitimate 
attractions. 



When Will Collins was asked about 
the report that he was going to book four 
halls on the Barrasford time that would 
not join DeFrece, he stated that nothing 
definite had been settled about his future, 
but from Bill's general manner it ap- 
peared the music hall business is not 
going to lose him. Probably he will spring 
some sort of a surprise yet. 



Lafayette has just been booked 43 
weeks on the Stoll Tour immediately fol- 
lowing his month at the London Coliseum. 



Chung Ling Soo, the Chinese magician, 
is now playing the Stoll suburban halls. 



Amelia Bingham has been in Paris this 
week for a few days' vacation, returning 
to play the Empire Nottingham next 
week. 



Alice Raymond and her players were in 
town this week playing the Empire Hoi- 
loway. Next week the act will be in Lon- 
don as well, playing the Empire New 
Cross. 



The Coliseum, London, has declared a 
dividend of 25 per cent, for 1900. 



Spissell and Mack, part of the former 
act of Spissell Bros, and Mack, are now. 
playing the Stoll tour. 



On Saturday evening last at the Palace 
there certainly was a great time. It was 
the first election night and it was cele- 
brated in grand style at this theatre. The 
bar did a great business and it was per- 
haps the happiest audience in the world. 
The election lasts a little over a week, 
and the Palace seems to be the center for 
the celebrators. Some of the boys have 
been doing this for a week and they have 
a few days to go yet. 

The latest report concerning the Hol- 
born Empire says that the new Butt- 
DeFrece combination has purchased the 
house. If the Holborn Empire is really 
sold it will mean that some reason more 
than profit prompted the Gibbons circuit. 



LONDON NOTES 



(Mail for 
b« promptly forwarded.) 



VARIETY'S LONDON OFFICE. 

411 tTEAJTD, W. a 
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The Holborn is the only two-a-night music 
hall in the West End, and Where all the 
other two-a-night halls only draw from 
their own section of the town, the Hol- 
born pulls from all over London. For the 
last 18 months at least there have been 
very few weeks that this hall hasn't 
played to capacity. The bills at the Hol- 
born generally contain many of the best 
features that play the Gibbons circuit. 
Very few acts play the Holborn at an ex- 
clusive salary, the act generally playing 
another hall along with it to make up a 
regular salary. If either the Butt-DeFrece 
combination or the Moss-Stoll Circuit have 
procured this hall the policy will have to 
be changed. 



Sam Gross, the song writer, who has 
been on the Continent for a couple of 
years, was in London this week for a 
short stay. The writer came to London 
to hand Victoria Monks a new song which 
is the answer to the "Pal" song that Vic 
made such a hit with about three years 
ago. Gross also wrote that song. 



Joly Violetta, who makes her appear- 
ance in London in a few weeks, has been 
booked for South Africa with the Hyman 
circuit through the Paul Schultz agency. 



Oharlier, a novelty ventriloquist from 
France, has been booked for America by 
the William Morris London office. 



Johnson and Hart, the Kraton's "Hoop- 
ville" "No. 2" act, started a run at the 
Empire, London this week. 



Fields and Lewis will play the Hippo- 
drome next week, this being their first 
London appearance. 



Lady Constance Richardson opened at 
the Palace as the star attraction on Mon- 
day of this week. She dresses (if it can 
be called dressing) not unlike Maud Allan 
when she (Miss Allan) quit doing Salome. 
It can be said, though, that the Lady ap- 
pears with a trifle less of the veiling and 
works with the lights full on. For an 
amateur of course the Lady does her 
dances in a very graceful manner. The 
dances (they can hardly he called that) 
are simple. On Monday night of course 
the election crowd was in and 1 occupied 
the back part of the downstairs portion 
and they kidded the Lady. Still, it might 
go hard with her if she were taken too 
seriously. Lady Constance Richardson is 
a nicely shaped woman. The name is 
probably a big draw at the Palace, al- 
though the hall is doing big business 
anyway. 



Tortajada returned to the Coliseum this 
week after about a year's absence. The 
dancer seems to have lost some of the 
ginger that she seemed to be brimming 
over with last year. 



Another classical dancer hits London 
next week playing the Coliseum. This 
time it is Madiah Surith, an Oriental 
snake dancer. 



Gardner antl Stoddard are considering 
an offer to tour around the Continent next 
fall. 



Stella Mayhew is among the coming at- 
tractions billed at the London Coliseum. 
This week, in the programs, the engage- 
ment of Sarah Bernhardt at the Coliseum 
is announced. 



Evie Green will again have a run at the 
Coliseum starting Monday next. 



The Carson Brothers are playing the 
Hippodrome, Liverpool, this week, and a 
report from there says the act is getting 
away in good shape. 



The Sherek & Braff agency is suing the 
Stage, of London, for libel in regard to a 
South American affair of last summer. 



The situation of the music halls here is 
such that many rumors are being spread. 
The latest report in circulation says that 
the Stoll Tour has annexed the Holborn 
Empire, which is at present the star hall 
of the Gibbons circuit. This hardly sounds 
plausible, but many who seem to know 
say that many surprises are in store. An- 
other report has it that the proposed new 
DeFrece circuit will join up with the Pal- 
ace, London, making a very strong cir- 
cuit of ten halls or more. No doubt if 
this circuit should come off there will be 
many independents added throughout the 
country. Even with nine halls in the 
provinces this circuit will be able to offer 
at least thirteen weeks, this including of 
course the Palace for four weeks. Then 
there are some acts which could play 
eight or twelve weeks at the Palace, this 
taking up a good share of six months. It 
will be a fine circuit for foreign acts, as 
they will in all probability receive a Pal- 
ace salary throughout the tour. 



The question of salaries is very inter- 
esting just now. It is noted that the Stoll 
Tour has been making engagements with 
very well-known people and paying them 
big money. It seems to be only the estab- 
lished vaudeville act that has trouble in 
collecting big money with this circuit. 
"Names" alone seem to be pulling the big 
money. There is no question about the 
StoIl° circuit paying the biggest salaries 
at present, but the real vaudeville people 
are not getting it. Sarah Bernhardt, at 
the Coliseum, is to receive $5,000 a week, 
playing only two matinees a week. It 
(teems to many to be a great gamble. It is 
a safe bet that if Stoll succeeds in getting 
these big attractions as a regular item he 
will have to build up the other parts of 
his bills, and good acts will be able to get 
some money. 



Heeley and Meeley, who are playing a 
return at the Coliseum this week, are one 
of the screams of the show. It is a great 
audience for the pair. 



Oswald Williams is showing a new act 
at the Canterbury this weeTc and is getting 
away splendidly. The show is in rather a 



crude form, but with speed and brighten- 
ing up ought to make a first-class attrac 
tion for over here. 



Claire Romaine, who was to have sailed 
this month for America, where a tour of 
Percy Williams' and the United house** 
awaits her, lias postponed her date of 
sailing to Feb. 5 on account of the illness 
of her husband, Edgar Romaine. 

Kitty Howard, of Howard and Harris, 
has been laid up for a week in London, 
where the team was forced to lay off. 
This was the first break in fifty weeks. Mm 

Clark and Hamilton started a run at the 
Empire in London this week, this prob- 
ably being the outcome of George Robey's 
engagement and success there a few weeks 
ago. Comedy acts of this sort ought to 
be in great demand at the Empire shortly. 



Russell and Held, who opened a few 
weeks ago at the Coliseum and are now 
on the Stoll Tour, are complaining of the 
absence of steam heat in the dressing 
rooms of the halls in the country and 
suburbs over here. This ought to hand 
artists in America a laugh, especially 
those who have had a winter tour over 
here. 

The Grotesques are back again at the 
Coliseum where they are still putting over 
a very funny show. 



At the Holborn Empire this week Su- 
zanne De Verneuil and her posing show 
leturn as the top-line attraction. The act 
has been fixed around in great style and 
makes good a mile as the main attraction. 
A dramatic fighting sketch is the added 
attraction at the Holborn, called "A 33 to 
1 Chance." The act, as compared with the 
"Star Bout," from which no doubt the 
idea was taken, isn't within a mile of it, 
but it seemed to please the audience. The 
sketch itself in plot is like a play that 
once toured the States called "Sporting 
Life." 



The "Arctic," the big production at 
the Hippodrome, shows 70 polar bears and 
a playlet on the side. The playlet was 
watched because it had to be. The bears 
when on the stage took the attention of 
the audience, so they had to chase them 
off every now and then just to give the 
sketch a chance. The bears are great 
looking fellows, so that squares the play. 
At the finish of the act the bears are 
made to slide down steep inclines into the 
tank, this being quite a feature, though 
the bears in some cases didn't seem to tflft 
crazy about their job. After the villain 
is shot and everything is squared up the 
characters leave the stage and the audi- 
ence are allowed to watch the tank 
emptied and the bears at play. This also 
was very interesting. 



Lamberti, on his return to the Hippo- 
drome this week, scored one of the biggest 
hits that has ever been put over here. He 
is going to be the big Hippodrome favorite 
and no mistake. 



The "Vampire" dance seems to be losing 
out with the Hippodrome crowd. It is a 
holiday audience that gets into the "Hip" 
now, and "Vampires" don't get to them 
at all. 



VARIETY 



11 



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Editor Variety: 

Allow me to thank you for the con- 
siderable space you are devoting to de- 
tails affecting the "Actors' Union Employ- 
ment Agents* Bill." 

For some time you have persistently 
brought the importance of this legislation 
to the attention of the player so that' 
today it is recognized as the real solu- 
tion to the much misunderstood and com- 
plicated situation affecting the entire 
theatrical business. 

When your paper made its first appear- 
ance I took advantage of your columns 
to bring this matter to the attention of 
the members of the theatrical profession 
and I can assure you that the -widespread 
interest in this legislation is greatly due 
to the unselfish attitude of your publi- 
cation; and the members of the Actors' 
Union heartily thank you for it; the pro- 
fession in general are in duty bound to 
concede the same to you. 

At the 1905 session of the New York 
State Legislature we introduced our first 
remedial legislation; we had the united 
Labor support of the State, and while not 
a perfect solution of the problem the pur- 
pose of placing theatrical agents under 
legal control was accomplished by the 
passage of what was then known as the 
Prentice Bill* Awaiting the close of the 
term of John N. Bogert, whose administra- 
tion of the law did not appeal to the 
members of the Actors' Union, we again 
in 1900 introduced an amended measure 
known as the Voss Bill. The increased in- 
terest brought to our support all of the 
theatrical associations in this country. The 
wisdom and justice of our claims have been 
answered by its passage by both houses 
of the legislature and the signing of the 
measure by the mayor of New York City. 
Mayor Adam of Buffalo, who vetoed the 
measure, has ceased to exist as an op- 
posing force. 

On the twelfth of January of this year 
we again introduced our pet measure, and 
I am more than pleased to state the senti- 
ment has increased to such an extent 
that today we can claim all the forces 
for good in the profession are aligned 
back of the measure. 

The Green-Wagner Employment Agents' 
Measure has for its sponsor the Actors' 
Union, supported by the Central Federated 
Union of New York City. The Working- 
men's Federation of the State of New 
York have it on their legislative pro- 
gram as a preferred labor measure. The 
American Federation of Labor at its last 
convention in Toronto, Canada, not alone 
indorsed the request of the Actors' Union 
but has notified all of its State legislative 
bodies to work for its passage. Ex As- 
semblyman Voss who fostered the meas- 
ure last year is acting as the personal 
representative of the Actors' Union for 
this measure, at Albany. 

If the artists themselves have changed 
in sentiment the blame is up to them, 
but I feel that in consideration of the fact 
that Hon. Herman Robinson, who has been 
my strongest supporter to strengthen this 



measure and who had every member of 
the Actors' Union behind him as a candi- 
date for the office of commissioner of 
licenses the measure this year will be 
made a law, and there is no doubt but 
that Governor Hughes will sign it as soon 
as it reaches his desk. 

No honest opposition can appear either 
open or under cover. I want in closing to 
warn the performer, look well to your 
own personal interests, and do not be mis- 
led by those who have an ulterior object 
in view. 

Harry De Veauw, 
President Actors' Union. 



Editor Variety: 

I am a single girl act playing southern 
time. Since I have been down south I 
have been insulted very often by man- 
agers and people connected with the the- 
atre. Is there no way to protect women 
from such experiences? Artist. 



Editor Variety: 

We have been in vaudeville since Au- 
gust, 1908, and we have been a big success 
ever since we started, yet it seems that 
we are not free from thieves. I have been 
told by brother artists that "actors" (not 
artists) are using business and lines from 
our act. This act has been copyrighted 
twice, once under the old law and once 
under the new. Everything we do in the 



act is imbedded in the M.S., and we will 
protect the same. I wjsh to say to all 
thieving imitators if you don't possess 
the brains to write your own stuff, let 
some one do it for you. Mr. Harris has 
given my sister the exclusive rights to 
"After the Ball." No one yet has ever 
been able to sing "After the Ball" aa she 
does. All who hear her realize that fact. 

Bruce Richardson. 
Of 'The Three Richardsons." 



Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 24. 
Editor Variety: 

I note Mr. Dawson's letter in your last 
week's issue. 

"Funnyosities" is an English topical 
song, and no more belongs to Eli Dawson 
than to me. 

He states he wrote it to suit his act. 
So did I. 

I have written Jos. W. Stern to mail 
roe a copy of the copyright they hold on 
the song that is supposed to be restricted 
for Pmwson, and I will at once take it 
off and stop using it. 

I do not have to resort to stealing any- 
one's material to make good. 

So all I have to say is, if the song 
"Funnyosities" is the restricted property 
of Dawson, leased to him by Stern, then 
let either Dawson or Stern "show me the 
papers" and off comes the song. I think 
that is fair. Abe Leavitt. 



Louisville, Ky., Feb. 2. 
Thomas Parry, a member of the "New- 
lywcds" Co., which played at the Avenue 
several weeks ago, died Saturday at the 
city hospital. He was taken ill with 
appendicitis two weeks ago. Parry was 
25 years of age and a native of Granville, 
N. Y. 




THEATRICAL PHRASES 

BY 

HENRY CLIVE 
NO. 9. 

"ADDED ATTRACTION." 



BILLY GOULD IN CHICAGO. 

Everything in Chicago is high — every- 
thing but aeroplanes. 



Saw Al. Wood's "Girl in the Taxi" last 
night. The "Taxi" should have a long run 
in New York if her carbureter doesn't in- 
terfere with her "third clutch" whatever 
that is. 



I'd sooner be a millionaire in New York 
than a poor man anywhere else. No sense 
to it — but true. 



Actors and actorettes, now is the time 
to start saving your nickels and dimes 
so that the real estate sharks can take the 
dollars away from you at the end of the 
season. 



The longer I am in Vaudeville the leas 
I know about it. This comes from me, 
the war correspondent of Variety. 



Jim Morton is here. He sleeps all day. 
His excuse is: No good hotel ever burned 
up or down during the daytime. 



If you read it in Variety, it's so. If 
you read it in Buttericks', it's sew, too. 
—Joke for the ladies. 



Cheer up, next season will be the best 
season ever known in show business. Out 
this out and look at it about this time, 
every year. 



Have you read "Explosion" ? You will 
find it in The Arsenal Magazine. 



Took in the Vaudeville entertainment 
at the Saratoga Hotel the other night. 
"Blue point oysters opened the show 
And the sheriff closed the olio." 



Everyone who knows Barney Ferguson, 
of Ferguson and Mack fame, knows how 
deaf he is. He can't hear. On three dif- 
ferent occasions he has been sandbagged 
by "hold up" men in Chicago. He couldn't 
hear them say "Hands up," so they ap- 
plied the sand bag to Barney's reasoning 
parlor*. I met him last Thursday morn- 
ing about 2 a. m. on Monroe street. The 
street was dark and lonesome. I slapped 
him on the back and said, "Hello, Barney." 
Ferguson threw both hands above him 
and said, "All right, but don't hit me." 



Wilton Lackaye got into the elevator 
on the twelfth floor of the La Salle Hotel 
the other night. At the eleventh floor 
two dainty chorus men from the "Ha- 
vana" company got on. Lackaye took off 
his hat. 



Sydney Stone, of England, wants me to 
mention his name in my column so that 
hi* father in England will hv.u it. Very 
well, Sydney, I will mention your name 
some time in the near future. 



The crowd in the lobby of the Saratoga 
Hotel looks exactly like the crowd in the 
halls of the United Booking Offices. Actors 
to right of you, actors to left of you, 
actors all over. 



Hectors in Chicago is not what it used 
to be. They are not playing any of my 

songs. 



Junie McCree is here, but I don't know 
where he is hiding. 



12 



VARIETY 



COLE SHOW AUCTION SALE 
MOST SUCCESSFUL EVER HELD 



Circus Men from All Over the Country Present as Bid- 
ders Upon the Entire Property Which Was 
Sold in Lots as Advertised. 



The much advertised auctiou sale of 

Cole Bros, circus was held at Corry, Pa., 

Friday, Jan. 28. It was attended by the 

largest number of circus and carnival men 

ever gathered together. From far and 

near the showmen were present at the 
largest legitimate circus sale ever held. 
Everything was sold from the paper fans 
to the Pullman cars; the bidding was 
spirited and men who know declare that 
while there were some bargains secured, 
nearly everything brought good prices. 

Among the prominent showmen present 
were Alf. T. and John Ringling, J. CL Mil- 
ler and Edward and Geo. Arlington, of 
"Ranch 101, Wild West"; John G'. Robin- 
son, ("Young Johnny"), Rhoda Royal, 
Frank A. Robbins, H. B. Craig, Ben Wal- 
lace, Wallace Hagenbeck Shows; W. E. 
Franklin, Sells- Floto; Dr. Crosby, Camp- 
bell Bros,; Tom Smith, of Buffalo and 
Pawnee Bill; Danny Robinson, Ernest 
Haag, of Mighty Haag Show; Jerry Mug- 
givan, J. Augustus Jones, of Jones Bros.; 

A. J. McCaffrey, of U. S. Tent & Awning 
Co.; Alf. T. Wheeler, Andrew Downie, 
Leon Washburn, Walter L. Main, Ed. 
Burke, Robinson Famous Shows; John 
Walsh, J. L. Springer, Robinson Show; J. 
D. Carey, of 101 Ranch; Earl Burgess, 
Robert Stickney, who bid for Ringling 
Bros.; Fred Mitchell, for Bartel Animal 
Co.; J. D. Carroll, general manager Fiss, 
Doerr & Carroll Co., who conducted the 
sale; P. Pederson, Geo. Stumpf, Sell a - 
Floto; Ed. C. Knupp, James Downs, Geo. 
Robinson, Wm. Forbes, A. S. Englert, W. 

B. Irons, H. E. Elliott, Dr. Potter, of N. 
Y. Hippodrome; J. R. Lowe, Erie Litho. 
Co.; R. M. Bickerstaff, Fred Buchanan, of 
Yankee Robinson, and the newspaper men. 

Early in the morning there was some 
doubt about the sale, as the U. S. Govern- 
ment wanted the $3,780 due them for 
duty on the horses when the show came 
out of Canada. The matter was settled 
by Mr. Mason, the administrator for the 
Downs estate, who arranged not to dis- 
burse any money from the estate until the 
claim was settled. Mr. Mason stated to 
the Variety representative that the 
amount paid to him for the property by 
the Fiss, Doerr & Carroll Co. was $23,500, 
and original deposit of $1,500. The total 
sales by auction amounted to from $43,000 
to $44,000. 

Fiss, Doerr & Carroll cleared up a profit 
of over $19,000 on the sale. The bidding 
was started at 10 o'clock in the morning 
in the building where the property of the 
show was housed. John Evans was the 
auctioneer for the Fiss, Doerr & Carroll 
Co., one of the best men in his line of 
business, who, at the finish, sold horses 
at the rate of one a minute. 
' The first things disposed of were the 
odds and ends such as rope, stakes, sledge 
hammers, lights, cook house outfit and 
the many little things that go to make up 
a show. They were all bought up by the 
small showmen such as Jones Bros., An- 
drew Downie and others. Nearly all the 



harness was bought by John Robinson and 
Danny Robinson. Of course there were 
some of the larger show owners who could 
not overlook some bargains much to the 
discomfort of the small bidders. 

The most interest was centered in the 
horses and wild animals. Bartel, the 
animal man from New York was repre- 
sented by Fred Mitchell, and offered $7,500 
for the menagerie prior to sale. The Ring- 
ling Bros, were also eager to purchase cat 
animals to rehabilitate the Sells-Fore- 
paugh Show which they will put on the 
road next season. Miller Bros, and Ar- 
lington of "Ranch 101," were prominent in 
buying two car loads of stock and cars, 
and George Arlington bought enough cars 
and railroad equipment to make their 
show one of the largest two-train shows 
on the road. 

The bidding was lively between the "in- 
dependents" and the "syndicate" shows, 
Alf. and John Ringling, through their 
representative, Bob Stickney, bidding for 
ring stock and Smith for animals. The 
independents were out in force and made 
the Ringlings bid high for stock. Ring 
stock that ordinarily would bring $150, 
brought as high as $350. Jones Bros, 
bought most of the wagons, and the cal- 
liope that cost $1,800 was sold to them for 
$775. They resold a tableaux wagon to 
Ed. Arlington for $100 profit. Bartel 
bought most of the animals, but Ringlings 
bought a pair of Bengal tigers for $1,500. 
Dr. Potter bought some of the best ring 
stock for the Hippodrome; the prices for 
the animals running from $1,350 for an 
elephant to as low As $65 for one of the 
camels. The baggage horses brought all 
the way from $105 to $275. John Robin- 
son bought a camel and baby for $265. 
The cages anil open dens nearly all went 
to Jones Bros., of Warren, Pa. The litho- 
graphed paper was put up to sell, but as 
the highest bid was $5,000, made by Sol 
Waxelbaum, the estate decided not to sell, 
as their lowest figure was $7,500. All in 
all, it was an entirely successful sale, 
from a financial point, and, as the attend- 
ance was over two hundred from out of 
town, from the showmen's side also. 

Warren Irons purchased the privilege 
car for $1,100. The biggest bargain of the 
sale was a complete cook-house outfit, 
equipped to feed 300 people which Geo. 
Arlington bid in for "101 Ranch" at $42. 
Danny Robinson and Ed. Burke were 
heavy purchasers on behalf of Doherty 
Bros., of Wabash, Ind., and the stuff they 
bought in will show up with the Robinson 
Show. 

Walter L. Main is authority for the 
statement that it was the first square 
circus auction he had ever attended. 

Some interesting side lights crop up as 
the aftermath of the sale. Walter L. 
Main, who had the original option on the 
outfit for $25,000, with liberal time (until 
May 5) to pay for it, spent a sleepless 
night figuring out Joe Carroll's profits, 
which are estimated at close to 100 per 



MAY SUCCEED J. J. BRADY. 

Chicago, Feb. 2. 

The much -discussed question as to who 
will succeed James J. Brady as the "story 
man" with Ringling Bros.' Circus seems 
to have been settled by the selection of 
Richard W. Little from a big list of men 
whom Alf T. Ringling has been con- 
sidering. 

Little has been a special writer on the 
Record -Herald for some time. His work 
lias attracted widespread attention, par- 
ticularly a series of articles which he con- 
tributed last summer when he traveled 
with a "junketing" party from the Chi- 
cago Board of Trade upon a visit to the 
Seattle Exposition. His humorous style 
is quaint and effective, and although he is 
new to the "circus game" those who have 
followed his work are banking on him to 
make good. 



ia-CAR SHOW FOR JONESES. 

Jones Bros, have assumed the lease of 
the former Cole Bros, quarters at Corry, 
Pa., and will there equip and organize a 
twelve-car show for the coming season. 
Andrew Downie will also fit out his show 
at Corry, going out on three cars. 



cent, on his investment. James Downs 
tried to obtain a release of the property 
from Fiss, Doerr & Carroll, offering $1,500 
bonus before the sale, in order to enter 
into a partnership with Edward Arlington 
to operate the property as a fifteen-car 
show; but Joe Carroll declined the offer 
for the reason tjiat the sale had been ad- 
vertised to go in lots with the firm name 
backing the announcements. 

Arlington's plan was to dispose of 40 
head of horses for $10,000, and he had 
Joe Miller, of "101 Ranch," waiting in 
Washington with the money to buy them. 
It would have been easy, Arlington fig- 
ured, to dispose of the surplus cars for 
$5,000, which, with an additional $5,000, 
to be paid by Arlington to Downs, would 
have given the latter $20,000 in cash and 
a half interest in a finely and fully 
equipped fifteen car show. Downs, as 
matters finished, realized $25,000, of which 
over $21,000 is due the Erie Lithographing 
Co., including $12,000 worth of paper 
which Geo. Bleistein offered to carry over 
for a year if Arlington agreed to operate 
the show. 

Previous to the sale all sorts of offers 
were declined by the firm of auctioneers. 
Joe Miller offered $16,000 cash for 80 head 
of draught stock in one lot. As the two 
carloads which were purchased averaged 
$205 per head the result proved that Mil- 
ler is some horse trader. Smith, of 
Beaver Falls, acting for Jones Bros, and 
the "Two Bills," bid, against Miller for 
horses. 

Jerry Muggivan came on from Jackson- 
ville to purchase equipment for an 8-car 
show, but the high prices and freight 
charges to Florida frightened him off. Ed- 
ward Arlington shipped some flat cars to 
the newly acquired winter quarters of 
"101 Ranch" — the car shops of the New 
Jersey Car & Equipment Co., at Lake 
View, N. J. Walter Shannon came to buy 
elephants and tableaux wagons for the 
Norris & Rowe Show but was unsuccessful 
and as a last resort tried to induce Jones 
Bros, to accept a $400 bonus for the cal- 
liope and band wagon, which was declined. 
Every circus of any prominence was repre- 
sented, save Gollmar Bros., a family con- 
nection of the Ringlings. 



THE GARDEN WILL- REMAIN. 
During the past few days the stories 
that Madison Square Garden is to be torn 
down for the purpose of making way for 
a modern office building have been re 
vived. It was said "The Shriners" and 
other tenants of the building had been 
notified to vacate March 1. Investigation 
at the business office of the Garden proved 
these rumors to be unfounded. All leases 
have been renewed, and the contract has 
been let for the automobile show next 
December. There is a six months' clause 
in all leases, but for an indefinite time to 
come this will not be taken advantage of i 
by the corporation, which controls the 4m 
• property as a holding company. ^^ 



GETS A CHANCE. 

Robledillo, who is in the bill at the 
Fifth Avenue this week, is taking his 
second crack at New York vaudeville. On 
Oct. 12, 1908, he opened an engagement 
at the Colonial, but the Ringling Brothers, 
who had him under contract, took advan- 
tage of a clause which prevented his 
working in New York except under their 
management. He was stopped after his 
second performance. Last spring he ap- 
peared with the Ringling Show at the 
Garden and traveled with that circus dur- 
ing the season. Now he comes back to 
town free to fill his bookings complete. 



ANIMALS FOR RINGLINGS. 

Ringling Bros, received a shipment of 
elephants and camels at the port of New 
York a few days ago, coming from Carl 
Hagenbeck in Germany, for their Fore- 
paugh- Sells Show. It is expected that the 
Ringlings will be heavy purchasers of ani- 
mals and baggage stock at the auction 
sale of the Cole Show in Corry, as they 
need property for their new circus. 



FAMOUS MIDGET ILL. 

Providence, R. I., Feb. 2. 
Col. Ruben Allen Steers, the famous 
liliputian, is seriously ill with pneumonia 
at Chepachet. His diminutive wife is at 
his bedside. Col. Steers is seventy-two 
years old, weighs fifty -five pounds and is 
forty-three inches tall. 



LOOKING FOR A JOB. 

If the signs are aright, "Lucky," for 
years assistant property man of the Bar- 
num-Bailey Circus, will not be in his old 
place this summer. It came to the ears of 
Otto Ringling the other day that "Lucky" 
had framed up a copy of the "Balloon 
Horse" introduced in the Barnum-Bailey 
show and had traveled with it this winter 
as part of the Rhoda Royal Circus. So 
"Lucky" is in consequence very much tf\ 
persona non grata in Bridgeport. ^^ 



ACROBAT NOW A BARBER. 

Harry Potter, for years the head of one 
of the best known aerial acta in circus- 
dom, has retired from that field and will 
open a barber shop in Oakland, Cal., at 
5226 Telegraph Street. 

The Aerial Potters have played with 
most of the big tented organizations in 
the United States, and went to Europe 
with the ill-fated expedition of Jos. 
McCaddon. 



Joseph V. Sherry has been engaged as 
principal producing clown with the Norris 
& Rowe Circus for next season. 



VARIETY 



13 



OLDEST AMERICAN SHOWMAN 
PREDICTS GOOD 1910 SEASON 



"Gov." Robinson, Visiting New York, Declares that all 

Signs Point to a Profitable Spring, Summer and 

Fall Tour Among the Tented Enterprises. 



"Gov." John Robinson, the Cincinnati 
veteran of the circus field, left New York 
Saturday evening after being in the city 
^for the annual directors' meetings of the 
United States Playing Card and United 
States Lithographing Companies, in which 
he is a large stockholder. 

Before departing for his home he re- 
ceived a Variety representative at his 
hotel and granted an interview. 

After speaking of his business visit, 

the "Governor" declared that the coming 
circus season promised to be one of the 
most prosperous that traveling organiza- 
tions have ever experienced. 

"I have been following the general trend 
of the circus business for many years/' 
he said, "and it has become more and 
more apparent that the field is being en- 
larged. Very lately it has been brought 
to my attention most forcibly that small 
towns which were not formerly worth a 
stop by a large sized circus now offer 
every opportunity for a profitable stand. 

"This condition has been brought about 
to a large extent by the promoting of 
trolley lines from small centres. This 
movement has been common to every part 
of the country. When formerly a farmer 
had to hitch up his team and load a fam- 
ily of six or more and drive twenty miles 
to the circus lot, now the family climbs 
aboard a trolley car and rides into town 
in half an hour. 

"All of which means just this: the cir- 
cus field has extended so that a show 
can now play small stands which were 
formerly unprofitable, and the trolley line 
has done this. That modern development 
has made it possible to draw patronage 
from a circle of 50 miles radius where 
formerly the circus lot wns the centre of 
a circle of les9 than half that extent. 

"That's why 1910 is going to be a highly 
profitable season for the circus folk. This 
local transit development has been the 
biggest boost circu9men have had handed 
to them in years." 

The "Governor" added that he would 
continue the coming year his supervision 
of "Young Johnny's" routing. John Rob- 
inson is probably the most expert routing 
Iman the circus business can boast. His 
retirement from the "Ten Big," when that 
property passed to hi9 son, did not carry 
him entirely away from the "game," for 
since that time (about a year ago) the 
"Governor," despite all rumors of a break 
in sympathy with "Young Johnny," had 
been giving his son the best he had of 
advice and council. He declared to the 
Variety representative that he would con- 
tinue to supervise the routing of his son's 
enterprises for 1910. 



The Norris & Rowe Show will hereafter 
advertise H. S. Rowe and Walter Shannon 
as equal owners and managers. Mr. Rowe 
will have charge of the advance and Mr. 
Shannon will manage the show. 



CAUSE OF CUSTOM RULING. 

The recent experience of showmen in 
crossing the line from Canada to the 
United States with animals used in their 
productions or exhibitions were brought 
about by changes in custom laws through 
the enactment of the Payne Bill, in effect 
Aug. 5 last. 

Up to that time live stock, embracing 
horses, mules or cattle, could be bonded 
into Canada and returned without the 
payment of duty. Taking advantage of 
their opportunity horse traders and some 
showmen would bond inferior livestock 
and return to the United States with 
valuable animals under the same bond. 

To prevent this the Payne Law de- 
clares that livestock, whether owned in 
the United States originally or purchased 
in Canada, must pay a duty of $30 for all 
animals valued at $150 or less, and 25 per 
cent, of value for all auimals of a greater 
marketable price. Dramatic companies, 
using animals, and circuses will hereafter 
be held to strict accountability for what- 
ever horse, mules or cattle they may 
bring across the border from Canada. 

When Rex's Comedy Circus returned 
from Cuba last week the full duty on the 
stock and costumes used with the act was 
collected at the port of New York. The 
act went to Cuba by way of Tampa three 
weeks ago and returned by direct steamer 
to this city. Although exactly the same 
animals and paraphernalia were taken out 
and brought back there was no way of 
avoiding the duty. 

Rex was compelled to pay $104 as the 
duties on his stock. The Transfield Sis- 
ters, who came from Cuba on the same 
boat with Rex, were obliged to pay im- 
port duty on the American-made musical 
instruments and costumes which they 
took to Cuba with them. Recently Blake's 
pony and dog act went to Canada, and 
upon returning were obliged to pay the 
regular customs fee for their stock re- 
gardless of the fart that the animals were 
originally purchased in the United States 
and are owned here. 



The llagenbeck- Wallace Show will have 
the Flying Weavers as a feature this sea- 
son. The Weavers came up from South 
America recently and opened for one week 
at the Circle Theatre, New York. The act 
was engaged forthwith to open this week 
:n Boston on the Morris time. 

The Chicago & Northwestern's Circus 
Contract No. 1 calls for a movement of 
six cars for Ringling Bros, from Chicago 
to Baraboo, $150 for the movement, ef- 
fective Jan. 20. 



John O. Talbott had his wrist broken 
while autoing at Denver. 



PROTESTING HIGH LICENSES. 

There was a meeting of circus owners, 
managers and general agents in Corry, Pa., 
Thursday evening before the Cole Show 
auction, which included representatives of 
most of the tent shows outside of the 
Ringling group. Alf T. Wheeler, the wagon 
show magnate, presided. The purpose of 
the meeting was to start some concerted 
action in protest against the exorbitant 
license charges which prevail in many 
places. There seems to be a growing 
movement among cities and towns 
throughout the country to "hike" the 
license fees. 

Whether or not circus men will be able 
to do anything in the line of getting these 
charges reduced remains to be seen. Inci- 
dental to the meeting, Wm. E. Franklin, 
general manager of the Sells -Floto Show, 
remarked: "My people have forced the 
Ringling Brothers to pay $38,000 State 
taxes they tried to avoid and we have also 
raised the license on them to $1,000 in 
several towns. This license only affects 
shows of 40 cars or more; consequently 
the independents are not affected." It 
seems circus men have not lost the delight- 
ful art of blowing hot or cold in accord- 
ance with how their individual interests 
are affected. 



NEW LIGHT ON CONTEST. 

Discussing the much-mooted point of 
rights of the "Barnum head" as used by 
the Yankee Robinson show, an old circus 
man declared this week that Fred Bu- 
chanan, owner of that circus, had really 
grabbed the name of his show from the 
Ringlings. It appears that the original 
Yankee Robinson combined with the Ring- 
lings many years ago, and upon his death 
the name passed to the possession of the 
Baraboo Brothers. It was permitted to 
expire and at that period Buchanan re- 
registered it. 

The Yankee Robinson show will prob- 
ably open its 1910 season at Des Moines 
April 21. It will spend three days there 
before going on the road. 

Buchanan toured in wagons only two 
years ago. In the middle of a season he 
went on the rails and last year had ac- 
cumulated a sixteen-car show. The com- 
ing season, report has it, the equipment 
will be increased to 22 cars. 



TO STUDY AVIATION. 

When the Curzon Sisters, who are now 
resting at their home in Indianapolis, 
start their season at Pittsburg, Monday, 
they will commence practicing aerial nav- 
igation. J. W. Curzon is now building a 
small hi -plane for this purpose. 

Pearl Curzon has designed an aviation 
costume which has been placed on the mar- 
ket by a New York firm. Mr. Curzon 
will move his aeroplane winter quarters 
south, the cold weather having proven 
too severe this winter in Indianapolis. 



Ernest Cook, who is running an opera 
house in Port Arthur, Tex., will have a 
two-car show in the South this season. 



Ernest Haag, proprietor of the Mighty 
Haag Shows, will be in New York for a 
few days, due to arrive here Saturday. 



The "Two Bills" engagement at Madi- 
son Square (Harden begins April 26. Bar- 
num & Bailey will close the preceding 
Saturday night, April 23, and the "Two 
Bills" will take immediate possession. As 
usual Mondav will be devoted to re- 
hearsals and the regular opening will take 
place Tuesday evening. 



HIP TAKES A DRINK. 

Chicago, Feb. 2. 

Little Hip went out for an auto trip 
with John J. Nash, manager of the 
People's, and Hip's trainer one day last 
week and upon returning the men in the 
party concluded to have a drink. little 
Hip followed them in to the bar and they 
gave him a pint of whiskey. 

After he had downed it he reached over 
and stole a bottle of beer from another 
imbiber and took it as a chaser. In spite 
of the fact that he is fond of intoxicant* 
Hip never misses a performance from in- 
ebriation. 



Practically the entire organization of 
bosses with the old Cole Bros. Show has 
been signed by Fred Buchanan to equip 
the Yankee Robinson Show for the coming 
season. 



Sun Bros. Show, in winter quarters at 
Macon, Ga., will make a March start on 
its coming season, opening at that point 
and running about forty weeks. k Clinton 
Newton will be business manager and 
principal newspaper man with the show. 
There will be no parades given by the out- 
fit this summer. 



The Mardo Trio, now in vaudeville, 
have signed with the Ringling Show for 
the coming season. 



Ed C. Knupp, who was general agent of 
the Cole Show, will be the adjuster for 
the Hagenbeck -Wallace Show this season. 



Geo. Stumpf, who was reported to be 
engaged for the Forepaugh-Sells Show, 
will stay with the Sells- Floto people for 
anolher season. 



Chas. Zelno, an old-time circus attache, 
was in New York early this week on his 
way to Florida to finish the winter season. 



Thos. L. Evans, treasurer for many sea- 
sons with the Forepaugh-Sells Show, and 
latterly with BufTalo Bill's Wild West and 
the "Two Bills" Show, will possibly not 
be on the road next season. He is spend- 
ing the winter at his home in Newark. 



Col. B. E. Wallace is reported to have 
picked up a menage horse of which much 
is expected next season. The animal has 
never been seen with a circus and Wal- 
lace bought it at Huntington, Tnd. 

John Ilickey h.is hern re-engaged as 
superintendent of lights with Norris & 
l?owo and is now at winter quarters. Mrs. 
Maud Earl and their daughter Hazel are 
there also. Maud Earl will do a contor- 
tion ladder act and she and her daughter 
will work in the concert. 

Louis K. IMamondin is spending the win- 
ter at Topeka, Kan., his home. He will be 
with Hagenheck-Wallace again next sea- 
son doing his revolving ladder-act and 
working with The Delno Troupe. 



James F. Graham, general press repre- 
sentative for Pain at Brighton Beach, L. 
T., and who arranged many of the spec- 
tacles shown there, died Monday morning 
at his home in Brooklyn after a short 
illness. lie was horn in England. 



14 



VARIETY 



NEW ACTS NEXT WEEK. 



Initial Presentation, First Appearance or 

Reappearance in or Around 

New York. 



Polo Teams, American. «* ; 
Mamie Fenton, American. 
Balloon Girl, American. 
Great Howard, Hammerstein's. 
Weber Family, Hammerstein's. 
Smmett Corrigan and Co., Colonial. 
Phil Staats, Fifth Avenue. 
Clara Mae Hammer, Fulton. 
All. K. Hall, Fulton. 



Gertrude Hoffmann. 

Bartow. 

58 Mini.; Full Stage. 

Alhambra. 

Gertrude Hoffmann in "Gertrude Hoff- 
mann's New Review" will prove an eye- 
opener to the favored few who have suc- 
cessfully produced for vaudeville. In the 

matter of production Miss Hoffmann has 
gone them all not one but a hundred bet- 
ter and has placed together by far the 
most elaborate offering that has ever been 
shown in the varieties. Besides the several 
costly scenic effects, Miss Hoffmann is 
carrying no less than twenty people who 
appear in the act, an executive staff and 
extra musicians whose aid to the regular 
orchestra cannot be over-estimated. The 
act proper has been built on the idea of 
imitations, but it is not as a mimic that 
Miss Hoffmann gains her strength nor is 
it the trading upon other people's ma- 
terial. It is Miss Hoffmann's idea of bur- 
lesque and travesty that makes her suc- 
cess. This travesty strain seems to be a 
sixth sense with the artiste; it asserts 
itself in every move she makes. Anyone 
with the smallest sense of humor cannot 
miss the delightfully funny points. She 
goes from delicate satire to the wide- 
open pure burlesque and everything re- 
ceives the same skillful handling. The 
act is divided into twelve distinct parts. 
Opening with "It Isn't That Way Any 
More," showing how George Cohan, Eddie 
Foy and Ethel Barrymore used to play 
and how they do »t now. This is done 
in "one" and gives the act a very fast 
start. A Tanguay imitation follows, 
which might be dropped. This is followed 
by a short Ruth St. Denis bit, with an 
elaborate setting, introducing what the 
program calls a Royal Cingale Troupe 
who amuse with their native music and 
dancing. Twelve girls are also employed. 
Anna Held followed in a wonderful dress 
creation. The Beautiful Blue Danube, in- 
troducing Isadora Duncan and Twelve 
Nymphs, replaced Anna and proved one 
of the biggest moments of the offering. 
The setting and the dancing of the girls 
is pretty. Miss Hoffmann, who can dance, 
showed to advantage in the number. 
Harry Lauder followed and might be 
placed with the Tanguay thing. An ex- 
tremely laughable burlesque on Valeska 
Suratt's "Belle of the Boulevards" chased 
Lauder from the mind. The dance per- 
formed by -Miss Hoffmann and a tall, 
lanky fellow, a sort of a Jimmy Russell, 
was ludicrous in the extreme. Miss 
Hoffmann's gown, which allowed of her 
taking a slop only about six inches long. 
helped bring the laughs. A quick change 
made on the stage to Alice Lloyd brought 
the twelve girls on in bathing suits and 



NEW AGT® OP THE WEEK 



"Dinkelspiel's Christmas." 

aa Mins.; Full Stage. > - 

Colonial. 

Jos. Hart's name attached to the Din- 

kelspiel act carried the idea of a musical 

offering, but such is not the case. The act 
is a comedy sketch pure and simple. 
George V. Hobart wrote the piece, which 
was first produced at a Gambol of the 
Lambs. He has handed vaudeville some- 
thing different in the comedy sketch line. 
Mr. and Mrs. Dinkelspiel are awaiting the 
home-coming of their son Louie, who, be- 
ing a traveling salesman, has not been 
home in two years. The old couple look 
forward a with much pleasure to the boy's 
return to wed Lena, his old sweetheart. 
They are so certain of this that the 
old man, as a pleasant surprise, has 
already procured the marriage license 
(through politics, he says). A dapper 
little Frenchman enters and excided- 
ly proclaims he has been accepted 
for the until-death-us-do-part handicap by 
the best little girl in the world. Enters 
Louie with the finest little chorus girl wife 

, on record. Louie is a bit shy on stacking 
the old folks up against his newly ac- 
quired better half, although they have 
been married a year and a half and have 
something besides a certificate to show 
for it. Little wifey becomes peeved be- 
cause Louie is getting cold feet and does 
a getaway to the baby. The folks then 
come upon Louie and show that he is wel- 
comed back to the old home. They talk 
about everything until they hit it up for 
Lena, and the old man finally spills the 
whole thing by handing Louie the mar- 
riage certificate. Of course, Louie has to 
fess up here, and the blow is a stiff one 
to the elder Dinks. What a dirty trick 
to do a nice German girl, they say. The 
Frenchman is very attentive here, and in- 

. dicates that Lena is his bride to be. This 
makes it pretty soft for Louie, and chorus 
wifey comes in with triumph. The parents 
are not prone to forgiving, but they cannot 
stand pat with the kid in the limelight, 
and everything is forgiven. A pretty 

. Christmas tree is lit up in honor of the 
latest Dinkelspiel. The act contains a 
great many bright lines. The opening is a 
bit too talkey and the act should be liv- 
ened up by cutting the early dialog. It is 
a good comedy act* for any bill. Dash. 




Lionel Barrymore, Phyllis Rankin and 

McKee Rankin. 
"The Jail Bird" (Dramatic Sketch), 
si Mins.; Full Stage (Parlor). 
Hammerstein's. 

An unusually large audience Monday 
may have attested to the wisdom of Wil- 
liam Hammerstein in booking this "name" 
attraction, but if the patrons came to 
find entertainment in witnessing the 
dramatic players they were sadly disap- 
pointed. Mr. Barrymore in certain roles 
is a brilliant actor of polished art. In 
"The Jail Bird" he is lost in a hopeless 
morass of stagey talk and utterly false 
theatricals. The sketch is not interesting 
for a minute, has not a spark of action 
and the situation it laboriously builds up 
would scarcely be worth a newspaper 
paragraph, even if it could by any pos- 
sibility occur in real life. To which 
various indictments might be added the 
inconceivable folly of giving all the "fat" 
of the sketch to McKee Rankin and re- 
legating Mr. Barrymore, the bright, par- 
ticular atar of the occasion, mind you, to 
a wooden role. Half the time Mr. Barry- 
more was sitting disconsolately in his 
chair and trying to look at ease while Mr. 
Rankin droned on and on everlastingly 
with a story that had no beginning and 
no end and wasn't worth while in the 
middle. A part of equal force was foisted 
upon Miss Rankin. She was very busy 
sitting still and listening and of no more 
dramatic value than the chair she oc- 
cupied. At the finish she had a few emo- 
tional lines to speak, but who can sit in 
frozen silence for eight minutes and then 
at the dictates of a playwright (who is 
nameless on the program for good and 
sufficient reasons), leap as it were, into 
emotional frenzy? There is a long, in- 
volved story attached to the sketch, 
which it is scarcely necessary to touch 
upon. If the sketch plays another week 
in vaudeville it will be some manager's 
fault as it was William Hammerstein's 
misfortune. Ruth. 



they used Alice's mirror song with capital 
effect. Harry Watson with the trombone 
followed and then the big laugh of the 
piece, a burlesque on Annette Kellermann. 
Miss Hoffmann appeared in a grotesque 
make-up and did her dives with two 
wires attached to her. Nothing funnier 
has been seen thnn Miss Hoffmann's ap- 
pearance being dragged back to the 
springboard after a ducking. More fun 
was caused by the girls' timid approach 
and final jump into the tank, which 
ended by them going down a toboggan 
slide placed opposite the springboard. 

Miss Hoffmann appeared once more, 
finishing with Eddie Leonard, changing to 
blackface in a trice. Miss Hoffmann has 
without doubt given vaudeville the great- 
est act in all respects that it has known 
and it is just a question as to whether 
she will be able to stand the strain going 
through it twice a day. Dash. 



The Oriental Rose. 
Singing, Dancing and "Posturing." 
la Mins.; Full Stage (Interior). 
New York Roof. 

In this case "a rose by any other name" 
would be equally bad — if not worse. The 
young woman, who has been featured 
a-top the New York Theatre for several 
weeks, is so bad a dancer and so wretched 
an amateur that she is a big comedy act. 
The rising curtain discloses her reclining 
on a Turkish divan, smoking a cigarette. 

She rises as the lone piano-player does 
the best she can with Oriental music, and 
proceeds to go through a series of the 
most grotesque and -ridiculous "Salome" 
contortions, at the same time singing a 
ballad. The girl is a tall, slim young per- 
son wit'h a very fair average of good looks 
and has a voice of really excellent quality. 
What she is doing in this foolish travesty 
is not easy to understand. She would be 
much more in line for advancement with 
a small part in a musical comedy or 
vaudeville "girl" act. In her present act 
she will reap the questionable rewards of 
a reputation as a second edition of "The 
Cherry Sisters." Rush. 



Violet Allen and Co. (a) 

"Keeping an Appointment" (Comedy 

Sketch), 
ao Mins.; One. 
Fifth Ave., Jan. 30. 

There are several clever and novel ideas 
in working out this skit, and it consti- 
tutes a decidedly refreshing and desirable 
addition to vaudeville. At the outset a 
drop in one represents the interior of a 
room in an apartment house. The young 
husband enters to explain that the land- 
lord has compelled him to move into and 
out of several flats in the building, until, 
finally, he hopes that he is settled in th 

right one. During this brief speech the 
apartment hallboy and a furniture mover 
bring in piece by piece several articles of 
furniture, keeping it up until "one" has 
its window hung with lace curtains and 
has enough furniture in sight to represent 
a well furnished bedroom. Enter Miss 
Allen who, as the wife, starts a lively 
fuss with the husband as a comedy in- 
terlude. The fact develops, during the 
action, that they are professionals and 
have an engagement to play a club that 
night. Their dress clothes are sent out to 
be pressed, but when it comes time to get 
them back the cleaner's shop has closed. 
The wife devises a scheme to outfit the 
couple with improvised evening clothes 
and to this end the pair appropriate the 
lace curtains, drapes and other articles 
in the place, and when they have finished 
present a very acceptable appearance. 
While the work of perfecting the make- 
shift costumes is going on word comes 
that the landlord has made another mis- 
take and must move the couple to still 
another floor. The hall-boy and furniture 
mover rcapppear and finish the work of 
carrying off the furniture by the time 
the couple are ready to start for their 
club engagement. They close with a topi- 
cal song, illustrating how various celebri- 
ties use a cane in walking. In the body of 
the act Miss Allen contributes two verses 
of a song which introduces clever dance 
imitations of Geo. M. Cohan and Bert 
Williams. The young man who plays the 
role of the husband is an exceedingly 
clever chap and his name deserves a place 
beside Miss Allen's in the billing. Both 
principals work with a snap and dash 
which leave no dull intervals in the skit 
and their success was complete. 

Walt. 



* 



Imperial Comedy Trio. 
Comedy Sketch. 
15 Mins.; Two (Close in One). 
Lincoln Square. 

Opening in a dressing room scene a re- 
hearsal of a couple of songs is logically 
brought about. The three men are play- 
ing their act for the first time, and the 
comedy results are brought about by dif- 
ferences of opinion as to what is wrong 
with their work. The manager of the 
'house has told them that their night per- 
formance must be an improvement over 
the matinee or they will be closed. They 
make up for their act, one as a Dutch- 
man, another in black-face and the third 
as the straight man. Their turn is called 
and they go off stage to close their act in 
"one." The singing voices blend well, al- 
though none of the men ranks as an ex- 
ceptional vocalist. The act is well planned 
and pleases. Walt. 







VARIETY 



15 



Ann Crewe tad Co. (a) 
"My Lady Baffles" (Dramatic Sketch), 
ao Mia.; Full Stage (Interior). 
Fifth Ave., Jan. 30. 

Miss Crewe has written an interesting, 
if largely improbable, sketch. A man 
whose wife has deserted him five years 
before because, at a masque ball, she had 
discovered his propensities for intrigue, is 
disclosed in his apartments, just returned 
from still another masque ball. He 
soliloquizes sufficiently to make this ex- 
planation, refuses an invitation by tele- 
phone to go out with some male com- 
panions to finish the night and after ex- 
amining some Oiristmas purchases he has 
made (including a dress he has bought 
for his sister) he falls asleep before the 
fireplace. Awakened by a noise he dis- 
covered a masked prowler in the room. 
Donning his own mask he confronts his 
visitor, revolver in hand, turns up the 
lights and discovers, through the voice 
and figure, that his visitor is a woman. 
Subsequent dialog develops the fact that 
the woman is a thief of much clever- 
ness, for she ha*, while dancing with him 
at the masque ball, captured his watch 
and connected with his diamond cuff-links. 
Believing that he would spend the night 
at his club she has come to his apartment 
to get the large "sparkler" which he wears 
in his shirt front. "Lady Raffles" takes it 
for granted that the clubman would come 
home to leave the diamond stud where 
she could get it; in any event she took 
chances on picking up enough loose 
plunder to make the visit worth while. 
During the parley and by-play the man 
passes off as a Pinkerton on duty to 
guard the jewels; the woman* believing, 
in spite of this assertion, that he too is a 
burglar whom she has surprised at work. 
Finally getting possession of the woman's 
revolver, he makes her change her eve- 
ning clothes for the dress he has pur- 
chased for his sister. Gun in hand, while 
the lights are low, he compels her to make 
the switch and then discovers that he 
wants a kiss. She holds him at a dis- 
tance until, by strategy, he kisses her 
tearing off her mask at the same time. 
I.o. and behold! It is hi* own wife. Co- 
incidently he removes his own mask. 
When the couple are disclosed to each 
other, there is some heavy acting. The 
fact that a child has been born is made 
known and the man consents to see that 
it is cared for. He acts as any man prob- 
ably would under the unusual circum- 
stances, bids the wife go her way after 
she has won a home for the child. Hus- 
band calls the wife back, tells her he is 
all to be blamed and they kiss and make 
up in time for the curtain. As entertain- 
ment it is made possible only through the 
effect of skilful acting on the part of 
Tlarry Gibhs. who plays the husband, and 
some of the work of Miss Crewe. 

Walt. 

Arlington and Helston. 
Songs and Dances. 
12 Mine.; Full Stage. 
Majestic. 

Neat dressing, frequent changes and an 
ability to come through with some good 
and lively jig and reel steps gives this 
act a snap and dash which adds greatly to 
its effectiveness. The man is a particu- 
larly good eccentric dancer, and the pair 
have a lively finish which sends the duo 
away with a good average. Walt. 



Denman Thompeon and Go. (4). 
"Joanna Whitcomb." 
ao Mine.; One (10); Full Stage (xo). 
Fifth Avenue. 

Denman Thompson needs no introduc- 
tion to .theatre-goers or artists in any 
part of this country. "The Old Home- 
stead" is familiar to everybody of this 
generation. The character of the lovable 
old farmer he, of course, brings into 
vaudeville is a vehicle which he chooses 
to call "Joshua Whitcomb," which was his 
earliest prominent effort. The act opens 
in "one," a street scene, the "house drop" 
being used. Thompson as the old farmer 
meets with several types familiar in the 
lower portions of New York, although 
any other city would have done as well. 
There is bright talk and plenty to laugh 
at in the first ten minutes of the piece. 
Joshua becomes interested in a little 
girl who is selling papers. The girl tells 
of her troubles and the old man goes home 
with her to a squalid attic room, in which 
the mother of the child is dying. The 
mother dies While the farmer is with her, 
he giving the woman his word to look 
after the little one after her death. As 
the old man and the girl kneel in prayer 
by the death bed in comes the step-father 
drunk. Joshua takes him in hand 
throws him through a window and re- 
sumes his prayer to a slow curtain. 
There is a fourth character, a newsboy. 
The sketch is well put on and very well 
acted. Nothings need be said of Mr. 
Thompson's work; he is the big-hearted 
farmer. The supporting cast is very 
good, the little girl having the lion's 
share of the work and carrying off the 
honors, next to the star. Dash. 



"Maids and Middies." 
17 Mins.; Full Stage. 
Hudson, Union Hill, N. J. 

Edward E. Pidgeon is the presenter of 
a new mixed octet that afford very pleas- 
ing, clean entertainment. The offering 
opens in "one." The deck of a ship is 
shown on a well -painted drop and the act 
starts with three midshipmen and the 
captain singing a very good number of the 
light opera type. The three midshipmen 
are anxious for a lark on shore. In or- 
der to get the captain to join the party 
they have to give their word that there 
shall be no skirts mixed up in the frolic. 
The quartet then repair to the garden 
of the Army and Navy Club. The scene 
here shifts to the full stage and very 
pretty Japanesy setting is shown. The men 
gathered around a table each ordering tea. 
The tea is served by four dainty Japa- 
nese maids, who figure in a pretty, quiet 
number with the male quartet. The next 
drink ordered is beer, and this is served 
by four German girls and another num- 
ber goes with the beer. In this way the 
girls arc introduced in several different 
costumes. A little corned v is introduced 
through the old captain's effort to keep 
out of the clutches of the girls, but he 
finally falls harder than any of the 
vounger officers. The costumes of the 
girls are all pretty, and the numbers are 
pleasing. The music has an unfamiliar 
ring. This is Edward Pigeon's maiden 
effort as a producer, and it is to be hoped 
that he will not stop here. "Maids and 
Middies" was not a ''knockout" at Union 
Hill, but did very nicely. The act would 
do a hundred per cent, better in any New 
York house. Dash. 



J. C. Mack and Co. (x). 

"A House Wanning" (Comedy Sketch). 

18 Mine.; Full Stage (Interior). 

Majestic. 

Carroll Fleming is the author of a 

sketch which employs J. 0. Mack and a 

clever and attractive woman. Why she is 

not named in the billing of the players is 

a mystery, for she has Mack backed off 

the boards as an artist. She 'has good 

looks, a splendid grasp of farce and reads 

her part delightfully. The sketch is one 

of those "I'll humor him" arrangements 

where each player thinks the other has 
gone daft. The comedy in the lines re- 
sults from the arrival of a doctor when 
a piano tuner is expected, and again when 
a rich relative presents himself ahead of 
the expected time. Both are mistaken for 
somebody else. Mack "doubles" both the 
male characters, and if he could play 
farce with the same degree of proficiency 
he displays in the matter of make-up and 
disguise, there would be twice as many 
laughs resulting. As it is, he does not 
match up to the woman who plays op- 
posite, and consequently the full value of 
the excellent sketch is not secured. 

Walt. 



Bixley and Fink. 

"The Hobo and the Hebrew." 

16 Mins.; One. 

Greenpoint. 

Bixley and Fink are making their bow 
to vaudeville as a team. The men are 
both well known in burlesque. They were 
with Miner's "Americans" earlier in the 
season, practically holding that show to- 
gether. The pair will have no trouble 
getting away in vaudeville for each is 
possessed of sufficient talent and versa- 
tility to frame up an offering with action 
and comedy galore. In their present 

frame-up the comedians are depending in 
a great measure on their singing voices, 
and it may be said with safety that two 
better sets of "pipes" in a comedy act 
would be hard to find. Bixley sticks to 
his high-class tramp character, and Fink 
is the starved-looking Hebrew. Beside 
the singing, which consists for the most 
part of burlesque grand opera, the pair 
have a short line of bright, snappy talk 
that is extremely funny, made more so 
bv the double corned v manner of handling. 
A dance in tiie middle of the specialty is 
just a bit too short. The men show abil- 
ity in the line and the stepping might be 
extended. They will stand as it is 
for the best time, and should pull to the 
front among the comedy acts in "one." 

Dash. 



Adeline Francis. 

Songs. 

12 Mins.; One. 

Union Square. 

An Irish song is used to open, and then 
Miss I'lMiicis Roes into a couple of ditties, 
f lightly spiced, and all well rendered. She 
has a ui«" appearance and a pood, whole- 
some Hinging voice, enunciates with much 

distinctness and gets her specialty across 
in commendable fashion. Her work pleased 
the Union Square audiences immensely and 
she should have little trouble to keep going. 

Walt. 



Cordua and Maude. . 

Hand Balancers. 

xa Mins.; Full Stage. 

American. 

Conspicuous cleverness marks the dis- 
plays of hand-balancing by Cordua and 
a pretty face and stunning curves make 
Maude a delight to behold. While her 
mission is mostly as an assistant, Maude 
adorns the act to such a marked degree 
that the spectator rates her as equally 
important with the skill and grace Cor- 
dua contributes. Two wires, stretched 
parallel, recalling the paraphernalia of 
wire walkers, are used in opening the act. 
Cordua balances himself in a hand-stand 
at the butts of four billiard cues, the 
tips of which rest upon the wires. Later 
he makes the same stand on a brace of 
army guns, the bayonets of which are at- 
tached to metal prongs which rest upon 
the wires. He makes hand-stands on par- 
allels which surmount the platforms at 
both ends of the wires and gives other 
displays of strength and adroitness in hia 
special line of work. For a finish he 
mounts a rigging upon which he balance* 
in a hand -stand while supporting, with 
teeth hold only, a bicycle upon which 
Maude is seated while she makes the 
wheels go 'round. Placed to open the 
show, the act was practically wasted; a 
most fortunate circumstance, for it la 
worthy of a showing where its many ex-, 
cellent points can be appreciated by the 
greatest number. Walt, 



Delila. 

Posture Dances. 

10 Mins.; Full Stage. 

Circle. 

The young woman is discovered upon ft 
raised platform, the stage being other- 
wise bare. She begins with a number of 
postures, worked under a spot light. Then, 
descending to the stage, she starts ft 
series of glides, bends, twists, curves and 
"dances" which display suppleness and 
grace, delightful to behold. The closest 
bending is accomplished with apparent 
ease. At one point she goes to her kneeo 
and then falls backwards upon the stage, 
every part of her body lo the back of her 
head being flat upon the boards. From thia 
posture she rises to her feet, without 
tombing her hands to the floor. There are 
other examples of skill, and the act ia 
strong in a "sight" way, for Delila is a 
pretty girl and knows what she is about. 
Her act was warmly applauded. Walt. 



Rastus and Harrison. 
Singing and Dancing. 
14 Mins.; One. 
New York Roof. 

Hast us and Harrison (colored) are a 
new combination. Kastus has worked 
about the metropolitan theatres before, 
either singly or with another partner. 
The woman of the present team does not 
do much, but handles her light labora 
neatly. The feature is the dancing of 
Kastus. He takes high rank as a stepper, 
both in straight and eccentric work. The 
woman open* with an agreeable, light 
"rag" song. Rastus follows with an eight- 
minute routine of dancing and the pair 
finish with another series of stepping. 
Hast ns' hard shoe dancing moved the New 
York audience to applause for the first 
time in the evening and the pair finished 
strong. Rush. 

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VARIETY 



FILM MEN IN CONVENTION 
TALK MUCH AND DO LITTLE 



The Film Service Association of Patents Co. Licensees 

Convene at Imperial Hotel While the Executive 

Committee of the Independente Meet 

Under the Same Roof. 



"Bill" Swanson, the genial apostle of 
"Independence" or any other method of 
making a dollar oat of the film business, 
was the biggest man in moving pictnredom 
Friday, Saturday and Sunday of last 
week (Jan. 28-30) when, at the Imperial 
Hotel, New York, there assembled the 
host of rental agents, licensed' under the 
Bdison-Biograph combination. 

It was the fifth annual convention of 
the Film Service Association, a social or- 
ganisation which the Patents Co. does not 
officially recognise. 

Swanson was at the Imperial in attend- 
ance upon the meeting of the Executive 
Committee of the National Independent 
Moving Picture Alliance. Although hold- 
ing a position of great prominence with 
"the enemy," Bill was dined, wined and 
dgared by his old companions in the Alli- 
ance to such extent that he paid little at- 
tention to the Executive Committee which 
claimed him as its own. He was hauled 
bodily into the banquet hall of the "organ- 
isation members," toasted and glorified in 
several speeches and was in all particulars 
the hero of the hour. 

Perfectly impartial witnesses to the 
pleasant scenes and incidents seemed to be 
under the impression that there was some 
ulterior motive at the base of the demon- 
stration. Swanson, be it remembered, was 
authorised by the Alliance as its traveling 
commissioner at the recent annual meet- 
ing, and it is hinted that his activities in 
spreading the gospel of independence has 
caused a feeling of nervousness to spread 
over the general system of the licensed 
clsn. 

Visions of customers being lost, rates 
being cut in the scramble for a living 
chance at the exhibitor's business and 
other results of Swanson's work, may pos- 
sibly result in his again being folded to 
the paternal breast of the Patents Co. and 
the fraternal membership in the Alliance. 

The banquet and the Swanson side light 
were the most interesting outcome of the 
F. S. A. meeting. Officers for the en- 
suing year were chosen. A. J. Gillingham, 
of Grand Rapids, was elected president ; 
Wm. Steiner, New York, vice-president ; 
Robert Leibler, Indianapolis, treasurer; 
Herbert Miles, New York, secretary ; 
Frank J. Howard, Boston ; Percy L. Wa- 
ters, New York, and Richard A. Rowland, 
members of the executive committee. This 
list embraces all the officers who served 
last year, save in the case of Percy Wa- 
ters, who was elected to the executive com- 
mittee in place of Wm. Fox, the New York 
renter and exhibitor. 

There were some long sessions of talk. 
The interests of the film renters were thor- 
oughly canvassed and when any especially 
knotty subject came up the buck was 
passed to the Patents Co., which is sure 
to make everything right. 

Some of the members of the Alliance 
thought the Edison Biograph folks ought 



to collect their bad debts and make cus- 
tomers now operating under the $2 bene- 
fits which the Patents Co. affords, pay 
their bills promptly; but some of the 
more level headed members of the social 
organization thought it was almost too 
much to ask of the parent company. 

The subject of credits, the past, present 
and future of the renting and exhibiting 
field and other topics were discussed more 
as an alibi for the meeting being held than 
in any hope of accomplishing anything. 
The banquet, Saturday night, was held in 
the main cafe of the hotel. Vaudeville and 
moving pictures (licensed) constituted the 
entertainment 

The Executive Committee of the In- 
dependent Alliance was in session Satur- 
day afternoon and evening. J. J. Murdock, 
I. C. Oes, A. Kessel, J. W. Morgan and 
Wm. H. Swanson were in attendance. J. J. 
Murdock presented his resignation, which 
was accepted and the collection of funds 
was authorized for the purpose of pre- 
senting him with a loving cup. His suc- 
cessor was not decided upon at the meet- 
ing. Business details of minor importance 
occupied the attention of the committee 
until well into Sunday morning. 

A uniform scale of 10 cents per foot 
was adopted as the price of independent 
films. American manufacturers agreeing 
to furnish fifty posters of .each reel. 
Standing orders for American goods will 
hereafter be given on a two weeks' can- 
cellation basis and three weeks for for- 
eign products. Some new members were 
admitted to the Alliance and some fines 
for bad behavior were imposed upon some 
of the careless members. The importance 
of the meeting was not overwhelming. 



PICTURES WITH LIGHTS UP. 

Lou Wittman, manager of the Star, 
Hamilton, 0., has conducted experiments 
in running moving pictures with all the 
house lights turned on, and has found 
that the plan works successfully. 

He now gives performances with the 
lights throughout the auditorium running 
full blast. He advances economy as the 
reason for picture theatres being dark 
while the films are being shown. He also 
claims that darkness is no advantage 
when the operator has good films, a good 
machine and plenty of electric current. 



SOME INNOVATIONS. 

St. Louis, Feb. 2. 
The Novelty, which has been erected by 
O. T. Crawford on Easton Avenue, near 
Grand, to open in a few days, will be the 
first theatre in town to have a roof gar- 
den; the first local vaudeville and moving 
picture house to be built of fire-proof con- 
struction, the first to introduce a woman's 
orchestra and the only theatre in town 
open on all four sides. The roof garden 
will seat 000 and the theatre 750 persons. 



BULL FIGHT FILMS CHANGE HANDS. 

What circus men who know of the fate 
which befell W. C. Thompson's venture 
as a moving picture magnate has caused 
them to chidingly dub the bull-fight 
pictures which he controlled up to a 
month ago as "Thompson's Folly." 

It will be recalled that when Miller 
Bros.' "101 Ranch" Wild West made its 
trip through Mexico late in the Autumn 
of 1008 there was a fight between a man 
and a bull at Mexico City. W. C. Thomp- 
son, who was then and still is the "story 
man" with the Wild West, engaged Pathe 
Freres' Mexican branch to make a nega- 
tive for moving pictures. Having been 
unable to make a success of the exhibi- 
tion, Thompson has sold the negative to 
the* Pathe people and withdrawn from the 
picture game. He will stick to publicity 
for "101 Ranch" hereafter. 



PARIS FLOOD PICTURES. 

Through the enterprise of Arthur Whyte 
we are likely to have some moving pic- 
tures of the floods in Paris before the 
waters of the Seine have fully receded to 
their natural bed. Camera men were dis- 
patched, it is said, from this country as 
soon as the magnitude of the overflow was 
indicated in the press dispatches. It is 
promised that the films of the flooded 
districts will be ready to release during 
the week starting Feb. 14. The first 
people to return to America from the 
flooded city arrived in New York Jan. 31. 
If the moving picture men made as good . 
time in going across they must have 
reached the scene in time to have their 
negatives here by next week. 



A LEAK SOMEWHERE. 

The Biograph-Edison combination does 
not seem to be so very close, for combina- 
tion films are getting into the independ- 
ent service continually. Perhaps the most 
important picture establishment in New 
York is the New York Roof, recently de- 
voted to that form of entertainment by 
Walter Rosenberg. 

Last week the show, which is supplied 
by an Independent exchange included, be- 
side the releases of the Bison Co. (New 
York Motion Picture Co.), a number of 
the best films of the Motion Picture Pat- 
ents Co.'s licensees. Among the "licensed" 
films were "Wheat," a prize subject of 
the Biograph Co. and Severin in "Circum- 
stantial Evidence" (a Pathe release called 
"Incriminating Evidence"). 

Throughout the evening there was every 
evidence to those who have followed the 
film trade that there are plenty of "leaks" 
in the so-called "water-tight" trade 
agreement of the Patents Co. 



ROYALTY IN PICTURES. 

The latest moving pictures, taken by 
command of Emperor William, have been 
ordered "released" for public exhibition 
in Germany. The object is to show Ger- 
mans how the Crown Prince of the Ger- 
man ruling house looks when togged out 
in battle array. 

The future Emperor is shown leading a 
charge across the parade ground. After 
the charge he is seen instructing his of- 
ficers in the art of handling cannons, and 
is seen to place a shell in the breech with 
his own hands. He is in full field uniform 
and equipment. 



FILM REVIEWS. 

"The Last Deal" (Msgraph). 

There is • rule In the constrnctloa ©f dramas 
that the person who fella from grace moat pay 
aome adequate penalty In mental or moral anguish. 
Thia rule la Tlulated Id "The Laat Deal." To be 
eve the character who breaks the aocial rule 
euffers momeutary dlecomflture, and at the flniah 
Indicates that be had made a Ana resolution, but 
the spectator haa no special reason to belters that 
his resolution is to be permanent. The opening 
shows a young man. In the employ of a broker, 
who haa stolen funds in order to gamble. The Arm 
orders thst his books be examined. Exposure 
stsres him in the face, but a compaaalonate em- 
ployer agreee to glvs him a day or two to make 
hla peculations good. Be returna borne, explains 
the circumstances to his wife and abe gives him 
her dlamonda to sell. The proceeds are insuf- 
ficient to meet the debts. He accordingly returns 
to a gambling room to make up the difference. 
Meanwhile the wlfe'a brother, a weatern gambler, 
returna. She explains the altoation. The brother 
haa not enough funds to meet the emergency and 
goes to the same gaming house to make up the 
deficit. Be sits in the aame poker game with the 
buaband, neither knowing the other, and gets the 
moat startling run of hands, including atralght 
flushes snd four sees. The husbsnd returns hom e 
"broke" and proceeds to go through all the horrors 
preliminary to committing suicide. Wife does a 
whole lot of sgonlalng pantomime, but Juat as the 
buabsnd is about to pull the trigger, brother comes 
in with all the money he had won in that phoney 
poker game and delivers It to hubby to settle his 
debts. Hubby makes good to hla employer and 
Is very properly "fired." snd s final scene shows 
him in the way of being very happy thereafter, 
although be haa transgressed against sll the rales 
of honesty snd common decency. It can't be dons 
even in real life (which la much easier In its 
balances of crime and punishment than dramatic 
rules), snd the fun Is all askew in Its morsllty. 

BUSH. 



"The Girl and ths Judge" (Vitsgraph). 

The plot of this film is worked oat along novsl 
lines. The father of a girl whom two men are 
trying to win is shot with sn old-fashioned re- 
volver and suspicion points to ons of the suitors. 
The other is the Judge before whom the suspect 
is brought to trial and ultimately conricted of 
murder. During the trial the judge knows sll ths 
time that the prisoner la Innocent; but convicts 
him in the hope thst with his rival out of the 
way he will win the hand of the girl he covets. 
After the prisoner hss been sentenced snd lster 
psrdooed by the Governor (through the interces- 
sion of the Judge) the girl chooses the Judge as 
her life companion, discarding the suitor who has 
Just been llbersted. The desth of the old man is 
shown to be purely sccldental. He is seated on a 
couch with the mussle of an old-fashioned re- 
volver. fullL loaded, pointed at his bresst. He 
is reading a paper. There is a flash of smoke snd 
the old man falls deed. Investigation on the psrt 
of the judge proves thst s microscope which is 
standing near the gun has concentrated the rays 
of the sun so effectively that the beat Ignites ths 
chsrge and sends home the fetal bullet. The 
judge's experiments, bb pictured, are interesting 
and make the film a novelty of uncommon worth. 

WALT. 



"Marble Quarrying in Tennessee" (Lubin). 

Here if* an excellent "industrial." It shows in 
detail the process of taking marble out of the 
earth and delivering It In commercial form to 
architects and builders, who dispose of It in the 
finished product, glared, shaped and rounded for 
une as trimming!*, steps and bouse fron tings. In 
the manufacturing process there Is shown the 
powerful drills thst pry the stone from its place, 
the huge derricks that lift it Into the upper air 
from the quarries. Its manipulation into artistic 
una pes for "capitals" by Intricate pneumatic and 
bydrnulic machinery snd Its cutting into thin 
sheets by a curious machine which does the work 
In remarkably short time. As an Insight Into the 
realm of what has been aptly called the "ro- 
mances of Industry." the picture Is of the highest 
interest. RUSH. 



"The Flirto-Maniac" (Lubin). 

A rather fair comic Is here presented, except 
that the ancient device of the "chase" Is em- 
ployed for laughs. However, nt the base of the 
film there Is s really funny, although old, comedy 
scheme. A mndman escapes from an asylum for 
the insane. His particular obsession Is lovemak- 
lng. Once at large be tries to flirt with all the 
pretty girls he meets on the street. A newspaper 
publishes the story of the love-mad man, together 
with the fact that he Is a millionaire, and all 
the unsightly old maids In town go out In search 
of him. This brings al*»ut a convention of ugli- 
ness in a public park, where the madman la aup- 
posed to be loitering. The old maids discover him 
and at the finish of a chase he flees back to the 
kindly protection of the asylum, while the disap- 
pointed spinsters bowl about the gates. 

RUSH. 



"The Devil, The Servant and the Man" (Selig). 

In "The Devil, the Servant and the Man" a 
vaudeville act (certainly in so far as the name is 
concerned, and probably the material also) haa 
been taken for a "subject." It Is capitally acted 
and, dramatically, well constructed. At the be- 
ginning there are shown a young married couple, 
the husband being very much bored by the atten- 
tlveness of the wife. This point is splendidly 
carried out in pantomime, although so delicate a 
factor might easily have been permitted to escape. 
He goes about drinking and carousing and neglects 
his home duties. One night he and a party of 
hilarious companions witness a performance of 
"The Devil." afterward holding a social session 
at a "flash" cafe. The next night with a woman 
companion (not bis wife) he sees "The 8ervant In 
the House." This evening also winds up in the 
early hours at a cafe. Returning home, very 

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VARIETY 



17 



H. T. McConnelL 

'^President of the Thirteen Club." 

33 Mine.; One. 

Hudson, Union Hill, N. J. 

H. T. McConnell bills himself as "Presi- 
dent of the Thirteen Club." However, he 
has a good idea, which, if properly worked 
out, should land him right. He opens with 
six minutes of monolog, finishing with a 
song. He returns to the stage after the 
bit and starts another song. When about 
half finished with the verse, a boy comes 
down the aisle selling song books and 
calling his wares aloud in a good strong 
voice. This appears to disconcert Mc- 
Connell and incidently does surprise tho 
audience. The boy and McConnell get into 
an argument, the boy continuing to yell 
the name of the songs as the argument 
waxes warmer. Just when the discussion 
is at its height a "plant" in the orchestra 
jumps up and goes after the song boy, 
stating that he paid his money to get in 
and proposes to let the man go on with 
his monolog. McConnell thanks him and 
then invites the songbook boy upon the 
stage to finish the act. The boy accepts 
the invitation and proceeds to sing a bal- 
lad in a light tenor voice. This brings 
an encore, and when the pair return Mc- 
Connell coaxes his champion upon the 
stage, and the act finishes as a trio with 
burlesque comic opera. The idea is there. 
What it needs is working out. The first 
six minutes should be cut altogether or 
in half at least, bringing the specialty 
right down to the meat. McConnell should 
also clean up on his dressing. His ap- 
pearance is not what it should -be. Skill- 
ful handling of the present idea should 
gain the act a good vaudeville standing. 

Doth. 



Marvin Bros. (a). 

Acrobatic. 

xx Mint.; Full Stage. 

New York Roof. 

This act appears to be made up of one 
member of the former acrobatic quartet 
of the Melvin Brothers and a partner. 
The pair have worked out a routine of 
two-man acrobatics that is second almost 
to none in its cleanness of style and ex- 
pert execution. The feats in hand-to-hand 
work are really startling, but the smooth- 
ness and ease with which they are per- 
formed robs them to some extent of their 
spectacular value. On the New York 
Roof the turn won more applause than 
any other during the evening. Both men 
are young, have good appearance and 
splendidly developed bodies and conduct 
themselves in a most attractive quiet 
, manner. They have a clean specialty to 
get over, and they put it across without 
any "stalling" or attempts at comedy. 

Rush. 



Four Musical Maids. 
Singers and Musicians. 
15 Mins.; Full Stage. 
Union Square. 

A violinist and 'cello player, each with 
solos and contributing jointly to the ac- 
companiments, constitute the instrumental 
factors in the act. Two other girls have 
duets and solos, rendered pleasingly. 
While the act cannot be said to have a 
distinctive degree of "class," there is good 
entertainment in it as now constituted, 
and the number gets past acceptably be- 
fore frequenters of "small time" theatres. 

Walt. 



The Orloffa. 

Comedy Bars. 

1 a Mins.; Full Stage. 

14th Street Theatre. 

The present trio form a reorganisation 
of an old act. The new formation is 
rather loose in its work. There are two 
straight workers and a comedian. One 
of the straight men is a crackerjack on 
the bars, handling giant swings and fly- 
aways into "doubles to the mat" in splen- 
did style. The comedian does nothing to 
distinguish him from the mass of others 
showing the same kind of work, although 
he makes an average funmaker in his 
class. The Orloffs have a novel sort of 
bar rigging. There are four bars in it, 
but the centre two are raised four feet or 
so above the end horizontals, and this 
frame-up gives opportunity for numerous 
odd feats. It should be borne In mind, 
however, that when one of the straight 
men does a routine of bar work, ending 
in a "double," the second straight should 
not follow immediately with a single 
somersault. Such an arrangement is poor 
showmanship. Ruth. 



Viola Faust and Ten Noisy Kids. 
"School Room" Act. 
20 Mins.; Full Stage. 
Union Square. 

This is, in numbers, a big act for small 
time and will serve its purpose where fares 
are restricted to trolley rides around New 
York — but railroading cannot be done at a 
profit. The children vary in ages' and are 
none of them conspicuous for talents 
which are not developed in any public 
school entertainment. Miss Faust is a 
very buxom young lady with, naturally, the 
biggest voice in the bunch, and she helps 
materially in swelling the choruses and 
carrying the songs. The act need not be 
taken seriously by any other promoters 
of "school" scenes in vaudeville, for it is 
not likely, in its present form, to get very 
far away from home. Walt. 



The Winnings. 
Character Sketch. 
15 Mins.; Full Stage. 
Union Square. 

Pleasing to a mild degree, this act runs 
largely to songs. The man is most con- 
spicuous in the vocal department, pos- 
sessing a good voice and finishing with a 
'■yodling" song which wins most of the 
applause and sends them off in good or- 
der. His German character and dialect 
are well sustained. The girl in the act 
runs through the sketch without con- 
spicuously benefitting matters save in the 
duets and at the finish. The act can be 
rated "fair" in the smaller class. Walt. 



Honey Johnson. 

Monolog. 

15 Mins.; One. 

American. 

Considerable new material crops up be- 
tween the songs which open and close 
Johnson's offering. Monolog occupies 
about half his time and he gives his 
points the benefit of a clear enunciation 
in putting the stuff across. The audi- 
ence Monday night was slow at first to 
grasp the routine, but when he finally 
started the laughs they came fast enough 
to suit the most exacting. His closing 
song is along colored camp-meeting lines 
and won three bows at the finish 

Walt. 



Flying Weavers (a). 

Aerial Act. 

10 Mins.; Full Stage. 

Circle. 

The inability to get sufficient height in 
which to work the act had a tendency to 
lessen its sensational effect. The appa- 
ratus was, of necessity, suspended over 
the stage which, at this house, is not large 
enough. The woman in the act presents 
a striking appearance, running strongly 
to good looks and figure. She and her 
male partner perform "stunts," recalling 
the work of the Curzon Sisters. They use 
an apparatus much of the same type, and 
confine themselves exclusively to "teeth" 
work. They are first pulled up to disrobe, 
stripping to handsome costumes with full 
gymnastic tights. They are whirled in 
the air, the. woman wearing streamers of 
ribbons while the man poises as Cupid 
with bow and arrow. Their second figure 
shows the woman in butterfly costume, 
and for a finish they have a series of 
twists which brings the act to a sensa- 
tional close. They have a perfect mastery 
of their work and give a striking exhi- 
bition. Walt. 



Keystone Quartet. 

Songs. 

1 a Mins.; One. 

Fifth Ave., Jan. 30. 

Bather short on voice and not very 
long on appearance these four young men 
are not apt to carve a very deep notch in 
vaudeville. One attempt at "comedy" is 
made by the fat man who runs on with 
his cheeks "jiggling," and makes a remark 
about his shirt being a propos. Nobody 
laughed and the humorist quit. The 
quartet harmonize to beat the band and 
when they hit upon a real good "barber 
shopper" they hold it long and lovingly. 
The real funny stunt, obviously not so 
intended, was pulled when the fat man 
sang a ditty under a red "spot." 

Walt. 



Mabel Carew. 
Songs and Recitation. 
15 Mins.; One. 
Majestic. 

Miss Carew has worked out a very en- 
tertaining single act, the feature being a 
"race" recitation while a moving picture 
of the contest is thrown upon the screen. 
The film shows the horses in a close con- 
test, and the recitation is timed to match 
the exciting finish to a nicety. Two songs 
are put across in good shape previous to 
the "jockey number," good wardrobe being 
a distinctive feature of the earlier mo- 
ments of the specialty. A special drop in 
<; two" is used to introduce the recitation 
nnd Miss Carew appears in a jockey suit 
to add to the realism. The act pleased. 

Walt. 



Fern and Mack. 
Comedians. 
15 Mins,; One. 
Lincoln Square. 

Both men effect grotesque make-up, of 
the hideous sort which matches the com- 
edy ideas of so many who would thus 
gain laughs. vThcir comedy methods do 
more to tickle the risibles than does their 
grimy make-up and shiftless manner of 
dress. They have some new stuff and get 
their material across cleverly enough to 
let them pass muster in a certain class. 
But they will never be a "riot." Walt. 



Marriott Twins and Co. (3). 
Athletic Act. 
15 Mins.; Full Stage. 
Union Square. 

The twins, another male principal and a 
comely woman are the leaders in activity. 
Two colored assistants take part at times. 
One of the men makes fait progress with 
clowning. Two carts, with a pony har- 
nessed to them, are used during the act. 
The entrance is made in one of the ve- 
hicles. There is so much material and 
so many "stunts" in the routine that a 
clear description of the act is difficult to 
accomplish. The chief feature of the work 
is spinning full-sized practical bicycles 
after the manner some jugglers employ in 
twirling objects around their hands. A 
bicycle is twirled in this fashion on one 
finger; again with one hand and both 
hands. There is a routine of good tum- 
bling, some hand stands and carrying 
feats, and for a finish one of the men 
mounts to the top of a cart, and lifts and 
holds by a long bar across his neck and 
shoulders, two of the troupe who ride bi- 
cycles, spinning in the air. There is a 
great amount of paraphernalia employed, 
the act is exceedingly showy and is biff 
enough and well enough done to constitute 
a pretty big feature in small time resorte 
01 a fine act in the better houses. Wait. 



Martin and Frands. 
"Sister" Act 
xo Mins.; One. 
Hammeratein's. 

Two very cute "kids" make up the 
team, the childishness of their voioea 
being seemingly more real than affected. 
They open with a "baby" song being 
dressed in the short skirts of lawn. A 
change is made to pajamas and the num- 
ber is something like Field's "Seein* 
Things at Night." A Dutch song and 
wooden shoe dance closed. The girls 
make a pretty, light number, but they 
seemed out of place at the Victoria. Bo- 
fore a less worldly wise audience they 
should be very well liked, particularly if 
they brightened up their dressing. It ia 
rather shabby now. Rush. 



Mora and Richards. 

Singers. 

xa Mins.; One. 

Circle. 

The man has an excellent voice and the 
woman sings fairly well. There is little 
etrength to her tones, but she makea a 
brave attempt at a few extremely high 
notes to cover her vocal shortcomings in 
other particulars. Each has a solo, and 
in "Funny Face" both contribute to the 
real strength of the number. While the 
woman dresses in a flashy manner the 
gown she wears is not becoming, and a 
change of wardrobe would make a vast 
improvement. Walt. 



Davis and Mitnick. 
Singing and Piano Playing. 
15 Mins.; Full Stage. 

The young man who . plays the piano 
and sings has much the best of it in point 
of merit. His partner has a fair voice, 
but lacks in style to put his stuff across. 
Each has a solo, and in the start and 
finish of the act both join the choruses. 
This is one of those acts which looks aa 
though it would not progress far from 
where it is. Walt. 

(Continued on page 35.) 



IB 



VARIEtY 



"MORNING, NOON AND NIGHT." 

"Morning, Noon and Night" is a bur- 
lesque ■how with one principal woman 
and that tells the tale of its weakness 
right off the reel. There is much that is 
good in the show, but the real meat is lost 
through the lack of principal women. 
Sixteen chorus girls are carried, and they 
are far ahead of the sad outfits that haye 
been showing up at the Eighth Avenue 
with almost unfailing regularity. The pro- 
gram does not say who put on the num- 
bers or trained the chorister, but whoever 
did has something coming for the latter 
Job. The chorus is a smooth working ma- 
chine, going through their various duties 
in a lively business like fashion and look- 
ing good at all times. The costumes are 
up to the standard, but do not get beyond 
that stage. The way in which the girls 
get them on and carry them makes them 
look doubly effective. The show is not 
strong in numbers, which was to be ex- 
pected, as there is only one woman to 
lead them. The few that were forth- 
coming did nicely, although nothing new 
or novel was shown, and most of the se- 
lections were very badly chosen. The best 
of the lot was the "Bambooland." It gave 
the chorus a chance to get busy and they 
showed plenty of life and ginger, putting 
the number over to repeated encores 
"The Drummer in the Band," lead by one 
of the men also came across to a bit of 
enthusiasm. Both these showed in the 
burlesque. None of the other numbers 
got very far, although the girls did their 
best. The light effects dampened one or 
two of the numbers. Why burlesque pro- 
ducers will insist upon darkening the stage 
and bringing the girls on in the dim light 
is an unsolved mystery. The pieces are of 
the usual sort Besides the opening piece 
and the burlesque, a morning rehearsal in 
a vaudeville house is given, and also a 
mushy hit called "New Year's Eve at the 
Club," The two together are called the 
seceud act, the program calling the whole 
show a Musical Farce in three acts. The 
two bits mentioned have been seen in bur- 
lesque before. Another show on the west- 
ern wheel is doing the "Rehearsal" word 
for word. Doing it much better and get- 
ting a great deal more out of it. It 
seems a bit queer for two shows on the 
same wheel to be playing the same piece, 
ft is well known that burlesque pro- 
ducers have been in a quandary for ideas, 
but it didn't seem as though it would 
come to this. It is not badly done in this 
case, however, and much of the best com- 
edy in the show is stationed in the re- 
hearsal. "The Night at the Club" affair 
doesn't seem right A good fellow is down 
and out he comes to his club and is in- 
formed by his former pals that being 
broke he is no longer wanted. Going out- 
side a beggar approaches him and he gives 
her his last dollar. Pretty sentiment !■ 
it not. It is done well enough, but what's 
the use. It does seem, though, that as 
long as it is to be used, and it is a swell 
club, another table besides the one used 
in the bare stage rehearsal might be placed 
In the club. A five dollar limit poker game 
looked as much out of place in the sur- 
roundings of that club, as the dress suits 
worn by the quartet employed, would in 
a club such as this one is supposed to be. 
The comedy in the show is fair. A great 
deal of It runs to the passing of money, 
but in one or two instances new arrange- 
ments for getting the ever abundant stage 



bills is enforced, and these are really 
funny. A safe cracking incident is also 
made laughable. There are other very 
good bits. The lines, however, and there is 
much of the comedy supposed to come 
from the lines, are badly frayed. 

Teddy Burns is the big feature with 
the show, his name coming second only to 
the title. Teddy is always prominent in 
the proceedings. 

He played several characters during the 
running. His favorite being a high grade 
tramp. The program calls him a hold-up 
man. Burns does very well, considering 
that he has so much to do. He manages 
to hand out a good many laughs and does 
not become tiresome, even though he is 
on the stage a great deal. He shows up 
rather well as the down and outer in the 
club scene, wearing the only dress clothes 
that look the part, and, although carrying 
quite a souse, looks more prosperous than 
his brother clubmen who do the firing. 
Sid Braham is next to Burns in the com- 
edy department. He is a fair Hebrew 
comedian in the pieces, and a very poor 
German in the rehearsal stunt. He gets 
quite as many laughs from the orchestra 
pit as he does from the Hebrew, but this 
is due entirely to the fat part handed 
him. He is not really bad in the bit, 
but is simply not a good German. His 
Hebrew is a bit different than the regular, 
but not enough so to make it stand out 
He works with Burns quite a bit during 
the show and managed to hold up his end. 

Walter Johnson is the straight, and a 
very good one. Walter has a very good 
idea of dress and looks natty at all stages 
of the game. He is perhaps a bit inclined 
to overdress. The diamond settings he 
wears with his dress clothes should be left 
in the theatre safe. It doesn't belong in 
the picture. A white waistcoat should also 
replace the gray one now worn. Gray is 
not worn by our set with evening clothes, 
Walter. At the head of one number John- 
son does a good bit of baton juggling, and 
pulled out one of the best numbers on the 
program. Walter is a useful boy around 
a burlesque show. He is one of the show's 
best features. 

Fred De Forest does an Italian, play- 
ing the role very well, although he has 
very little to do. The manner of playing 
warrants n fattening of the role. Other 
members of the cast make up the Min- 
strel Four, who figure quite prominently in 
the proceedings. The boys form a very 
agreeable singing quartet, but they might 
brighten up their minstrel specialty as to 
clothes, jokes and selections. The boys 
are the main part of the club affair, their 
singing being the only excuse for it: Their 
specialty was a big hit, but they would 
do better work as a straight singing four, 
unless something better than the minstrel 
thing can be thought of. 

Virginia Ware has it pretty soft. She 
is the one principal woman in the com- 
pany, but even at that she hasn't a great 
deal to do. Virginia is a nice looking girl 
with a pretty, small voice and a good idea 
of how to act, but she is not strong 
enough to hold up the entire female end of 
a burlesque troupe. This is saying noth- 
ing against Dorothy's ability, for there 
are few if any women who could do It 
Two or three other principal women would 
help Miss Ware rather than detract from 
her. Virginia wears several pretty frocks. 
She was at her best in the "Bambooland" 
number, which she lead In capital style 
and brought away to several hearty en- 



cores. For the rest she has been handed 
several old songs that none could get any- 
thing out of. 

Morning, Noon and Night is a clean 
show, a damn and a hell creeps out now 
and again, but aside from this and one 
bit of business not funny in the least, that 
with the telescope, to make no mistake, 
nothing objectionable is noticeable and 
nothing was put in for the Eighth Avenue 
either. The show as a whole makes bet- 
ter than average burlesque entertainment. 

Dath. 



VANITY FAIR. 

Gus Hill, the apostle of laughter, is pre- 
senting a shining example of what bur- 
lesque of the right sort really amounts 
to, in this week's attraction at the Mur- 
ray Hill. Here is a show without a Jew, 
tiamp, "nigger," Irishman or Dutchman 
being characterized ; a performance with- 
out a word or action which would call 
forth protest from a delegation of 
prudes; a first part and afterpiece abso- 
lutely free from vulgarity, shimmering 
with pretty costumes worn by girls who 
are sufficiently talented to more than 
qualify in the positions they are placed, 
and on entertainment which in its en- 
tirety upsets the excuse of the "smut" 
venders who claim they are "giving the 
public what it wants." 

What show-goers want in burlesque is 
cleanliness, talent and merriment ; Gus Hill 
has demonstrated that in the accumula- 
tion of a corpulent bank roll which "Van- 
ity Fair" is steadily fattening, if the 
packed house which laughed itself tired 
on Tuesday evening can be taken as a 
criterion. There was a great many women 
in the audience and they every one found 
the same things to laugh at that the men 
did, without seeing or hearing a thing 
which might make them ashamed for their 
sex or their surroundings. There was not 
an interval of sixty seconds either in the 
first part, "A Night at Rector's." or the 
performance of "Fun in a Music Hall," 
which closed the show, but what there was 
sounds of mirth ranging from little laughs 
to big laughs and on as far as billows of 
laughs. There were shrieks and outbursts 
of laughter; sounds of joy which would 
put to rout the disciples of "honkey-tonk" 
tradition who swims against the tide of 
double meaning or open vulgarity, whereas 
there is always opportunity to float buoy- 
antly along upon the billows of clean and 
wholesome merriment. 

The opener shows the sixteen chorus 
girls in six changes of clothes. The dress- 
ing evidences good taste in the frame up of 
color schemes and the wardrobe looks clean 
and well kempt. While there are no ra- 
diant beauties to be singled out among the 
hard working lot of helpers in the success- 
ful task of entertaining, all the girls make 
a good appearance, size up nicely and cer- 
tainly work hard and with commendable 
interest in everything wherein they are 
concerned. With six shifts of clothes in 
the first part and two more in the closing 
scenes they are kept busy fixing them- 
selves, and when they are on the stage 
they are a busy lot of folks. 

Lena Lacouver is the first woman prin- 
cipal to the fore, and she is on the job 
when the curtain rises with a stageful of 
girls behind her. Between her and Jeanne 
Brooks there is little choice from the view- 
point of comeliness, but Miss Lacouver has 
more numbers and is kept proportionately 



oftener on view. Winifred Francis runs 
through both pieces with a maid part 
played right up to the notch. These three 
women constitute a trio of skilful and 
painstaking leaders of the feminine divi- 
sion, all being happily cast Near the close 
of the first part Miss Lacouver leada the 
girls in an Amazon march, all decked In 
green tights and trimmings to match. 

Two numbers comprised the olio: Welch 
and Maitland, in eccentric grotesques, and 
Noble and Brooks in an interlude of songs 
and talks. Both numbers were decidedly 
pleasing along entirely different lines. The 
girl in the acrobatic team was conspicuous 
for extreme suppleness in her contortion 
displays and dancing, while the man pro- 
voked approval for his acrobatic skill and 
laughs for his comedy. Miss Brooks led 
the second olio feature with "Shakey 
Eyes," and going into the double talk the 
team put across many laughs without urg- 
ing. Their closing song sent them away 
well rewarded with applause. 

Billie Ritchie, Rich McAllister and Chas. 
Cardon were the comedy strength -of the 
show, and Billie Ritchie was the keystone 
of the structure. He was here, there and 
everywhere, all over the place. Nobody 
played up to him, nobody "fed" him and 
nobody got within striking distance of him 
in the comedy line. He popped up on 
every hand, and McAllister and Cardon 
were right there when he was not. McAl- 
lister's stumpy little figure seemed as apt 
to roll as it was to walk, and the laughs 
he provoked were countless. Cardon found 
a shade fewer opportunities falling to his 
lot, but he made the most of every one of 
them and was effective as a mirth pro- 
voker along most artistic lines. As a dele- 
gate from the "Wooly West," Al Zimmer- 
man made acceptable headway, and in a 
straight role in the opener Billy Noble 
held his own and then some. 

There were "bits" without number, 
comedy scenes crowded thick and fast, and 
all through the show surprises and little 
details which made for laughter kept crop- 
ping out. The playing showed thorough 
rehearsal and close attention to detail ; 
nothing missed fire, and the performance 
ran smoothly and smartly all the way 
through. The musical numbers (of which 
there were more than a dozen) were pret- 
tily arranged. Jeanne Brooks scored a 
particular hit in a "drinking song," and a 
topical song, which engaged Ritchie, McAl- 
lister and Cardon won five encores. Most 
of the singing fell to Miss Lacouver, and 
she was always there willing and strong. 
The vocal clement was conspicuously agree- 
able all through the show a pleasing 
operatic finale which brought the first part 
to an end was especially well accomplished, 
and the last thing the audience heard 
was a vocal adieu, which left a pleasant 
memory of the numerous songs which had 
gone before. Walt 



It was amateur night Thursday at the 
Grand Central Palace, New York. Never 
was such a gathering of the busy stage as- 
pirants. The occasion was the contest and 
dance of the New York Amateur Night 
Society which has headquarters in the 
Knickerbocker Theatre Building. Cash 
prizes were offered as well as a season 
ticket for the Colonial Theatre for the 
best lady amateur and one for the Polo 
Grounds for the best man amateur. This 
is the first publio gathering of the clan, 
past entertainments and contests having 
been given in private. 



VARIETY 



19 



AMERICAN. 

The stage signs matched the printed 

programs Monday night, something which 

does not often happen at this house. 

These changes always work to the uplift 
of the entertainment, but in this week's 
schedule the acts are of such a nature 
that in order to place the specialties in 
"one" to set the full stage numbers (of 
which there are six) the real strength of 
the assemblage cannot be brought out. 
Acts which deserve a late place on the bill 
were given an early showing, and one 
number which did not prove strong enough 
' for the position was slated well down on 
the program. 

Cordua and Maude (New Acts) with a 
'delightful "sight" act coupled with real 
merit were conspicuous victims of circum- 
stances. The Five Mischiefs, down to open 
the second half, did not prove equal to the 
emergency. They made this position on 
a short cut from the minor time. The 
audience, being accustomed to better dis- 
plays of dancing, more melody and more 
pretense in costuming, gave mild signs of 
appreciation. Occupants of the front rows 
had some fun passing back to the girls the 
"snowballs" which were showered in the 
opening song. Then interest waned. 

Ditto all the commendation that has 
been bestowed upon "Ma Gosse" during 
the past three weeks, and conditions which 
prevailed upon starting the fag end of its 
month are duplicated. Week by week the 
act has been three times retained, the 
strength of its interpretation making it 
well worth repeated views. 

Paul's Six Juggling Girls were third on 
the bill, being preceded by Honey John- 
son (New Acts). The merit of their offer- 
ing warranted a place farther down, for 
they provide a "sight" interval of extreme 
effectiveness and skilfully manipulate 
clubs in singles, doubles and formations 
which bring applause. They seem to have 
added a new routine of difficult casts just 
preceding their final essay and the last 
moments of the act are noticeably 
strengthened. They work as precisely as 
the tick of a watch. 

Rinaldo, with flippant manner and ec- 
centric method, elicited frequent outbursts 
of applause during some sections of his 
violin interlude and, winding up with the 
"Rinaldo Rag," scored an individual hit 
of massive size. His individuality is as 
pronounced as the skill in which he 
manipulates his instrument and of itself 
carries him a long way toward a hit. 

EStelle Wordette and Co. presented "A 
Honeymoon in tbe Catskills," a sketch 
with plenty of robust humor. The curtain 
falls upon a situation no more appropriate 
as a finish than others which have gone 
before and not half so funny as the "scalp- 
ing" incident. This might better be 
switched to climax the laughter which 
runs all through the ridiculous inning. 

The strenuous incidents of "The Star 
Bout" brought the first half to a rousing 
finish. Preceding the feature act 
"Those Three Fellers" (Burkhardt, Shar- 
key and Geisler) pulled down one of the 
solid hits of the night with their indi- 
vidual and team work. They have a neat 
way of "passing the buck" which keeps 
all three equal in prominence and the 
growing appreciation works into a rousing 
hit for the trio. They still retain the 
close imitation of a billing trade mark 
which belongs to others. 

Just preceding Spellman's Bears, the 



closing number, Fred Niblo talked him- 
self into the biggest individual hits of the 
show. His line of humor carries sense 
enough to make the nonsense the more 
ridiculous, and with no effort at all he 
walked away with the honors of the 
night. The bear act, worked by a most 
pleasing mannered young woman, held at- 
tention as the last number and proved a 
fitting close for an excellent entertain- 
ment. Walt. 



HAMMEKSTEIN'S. 

At the Victoria this week again occurs 

a phenomenon becoming all too frequent 

in vaudeville — that of a high-priced 

"name" attraction taking down most of 

the gate and practically ruining a good 
straight vaudeville show. Mr. Hammer- 
stein's ''name" feature this week is Lionel 
Barry more, Phyllis Rankin and McKee 
Rankin (New Acts) in a dramatic sketch 
called "The Jail Bird." The dismal affair 
came on "No. 4," and handed the enter- 
tainment a jolt from which it only re- 
covered at intervals until the end of the 
evening. 

Martin and Francis (New Acts) open- 
ing the show were a likable pair of 
"kids" in a "sister" act. 

Sig. ElCota was warmly received in 
"No. 2," but his single routine on the 
xylophones lacked comedy values and was 
in a poor position to help the show along, 
although there was every evidence on 
the part of the audience that he was ap- 
preciated. His rag numbers went exceed- 
ingly well and the patriotic finale was a 
veritable "riot." 

Griff, who usually works in "one" was 
given full stage, probably because both of 
the preceding acts had worked in the 
restricted space. He is set off to much 
better effect in the "one" space and his 
talk seems to be more distinct when 
delivered from in front of a downstage 
drop. However, he captured the Ham- 
merstein crowd (this was Monday even- 
ing when the audience is at its coldest), 
and got away with a good laughing in- 
cident. A capital bit of "local" burlesque 
did not go as well as it deserved, but it 
was a keen, clever conception. 

Then came the blight of the Barrymore 
fizzle. Happy Lillian Shaw came across 
with the hit of the evening just following 
and the 42d Street regulars were mo- 
mentarily lifted from a state of despond- 
ency into which 21 minutes of dramatics 
had plunged them. Miss Shaw opened 
with a neat number containing just the 
faintest flavor of "spice." That made her 
a first rate start. It is a question 
whether her Italian song, which now oc- 
curs in the middle of the act would not 
make a better finish, replacing "Sadie 
Salome." The Italian was the big ap- 
plause getter, but "Sadie' Salome" brought 
her half a dozen bows and then a speech. 
A trial of the rearrangement suggested 
would do no harm, however. 

Eugenie Fougere returns with the same 
act she showed hereabouts last season, 
except that she has "toned down.". The 
big hats were good for almost a laugh and 
Fougere's silly grotesqueries did not aid 
her. She was in a late position and 
failed to hold it up. She was forced to 
jollow Lillian Shaw, who showed some 
sure-enough dressing on her own account. 
Both are single singers, and better effect 
would have been secured by reversing the 
order. 



McKay and Oantwell had the following 
place and supported it in splendid shape. 
Capital comedy dialog, good singing, 
novelty of offering and finally a fast 
dance gave them four-of-a-kind that took 
the pot. 

Stuart Barnes strolled on in his easy, 
attractive way, told his stories, sang his 
odd, amusing songs and strolled ov again 
to enthusiastic applause. 

Cliffe Berzac's Comedy Circus, the much 
copied, had the difficult task of closing a 
curiously made up bill. Everybody after 
Barrymore had to fight for his reward 
and to Berzac's task was added the handi- 
cap of the final spot. The remarkable 
falls of the clown and the snap and speed 
of the general layout came to his rescue 
and landed him a solid success against 
long odds. Rush. 



ALHAMBRA. 



It is rather hard on the other acts at 

the Alhambra this week and it will be 

equally so for any playing on the same 

bill with Gertrude Hoffmann (New Acts) 

hereafter for it will be difficult to remem- 
ber anything except the work and produc- 
tion of Miss Hoffmann. The act runs a 
full hour and there is more to it than the 
ordinary musical comedy show; so it is 
not extraordinary that this should be the 
case. 

The house was filled Monday night and 
for Harlem it was a very cold aggrega- 
tion. The acts ran through as scheduled 
and while they entertained there was very 
little demonstration at any time. All 
shared about even in the matter of ap- 
plause and laughter. 

Rex Comedy Circus started the ball 
rolling and the Berzac "copy" act did not 
get very far with the house. The buck- 
ing mule caused some laughter principally 
through his funny appearance. The buck- 
ing is well worked. The revolving table 
also gains some laughs but very little ap- 
plause for the ponies running it. Rex 
does not treat his animals in a way that 
brings him close to his audience. 

Harvey DeVora Trio were "No. 2" and 
although they did very nicely did not get 
all that was coming to them. It is a well 
dressed, neat singing and dancing spe- 
cialty away from the ordinary and under 
usual conditions would have put over 
something worth talking about. 

Bert Levy held the attention of the 
house throughout his excellent sketching 
period. The boys responded quickly to his 
invitation to whistle and it took on the 
aspect of a whistling tournament before 
he had finished. The Indian profile done 
as an encore remains by far the best 
thing shown in the rapid sketch line. 

Jim Thornton was "No. 4," and even 
Jim did not go as well as is his wont. 
Thornton has shifted his material about 
a bit and has a new story or two that 
go with the running. The bar-room reci- 
tation was omitted although there was 
quite enough applause to warrant it being 
given. 

Simon, Gardner and Company did not 
go big. Although the house laughed a 
great deal at Simon's handling of the lad- 
der the spontaneous outbursts were not 
there. It may be just possible that the 
act is playing itself out even though it 
hasn't been seen over here for some time. 
There is a new young husband in the 
piece who would do very well were he ta 



get a first class hair cut. At present he 
has as much as he can do to keep it 
straightened out so that his work suifem. 
The woman who replaces Grace Gardner 
has .improved with playing and her draw- 
ing is most commendable. 

Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Barry scored un- 
questionably in the opening-intermisaJaei 
spot. The panning Jimmy gives the New 
Yorkers seems to please the New Yorkers 
much more than it does anyone else* 
just why is not apparent except that like 
many other cases each one credits the 
"pan" to his neighbor. The finish is 
"one" remains the strongest part of the 
specialty and this with Mr. Barry's songs 
does the real winning. 

Hassan Ben Ali's Arabs closed the show 
following Gertrude Hoffmann's one-hour 
entertainment. The Arabs didn't seem to 
mind the general exodus after Miss Hoff- 
mann's specialty, but just went after 
their work as usual and put over their 
first rate ground tumbling in good style. 

DotK. 



BILLS NEXT WEEK. 



NEW YORK. 



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Myrma. 

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Mysterious Balloon 
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OREENPOINT. 

The Futurity Winner. 

Stuart Barnes. 

Spink snd Lynn, 

Marlon Murray A* Oa. 

Four RlanoN. 

T. Nelson Downs. 



BOSTON. 



AMERICAN. 



Brsnsby Williams. 

STengalls. 

Juliet? 

Those Three Fellows 

Lamb's Manikins. 

Gertie Le Clair. 

Tanibo and Tarn bo. 



KEITH'S. 

Fanny Ward and Oa. 
Hymana and Mela- 

tyre. 
Big City Four 
Plln. 

Ed F. Reynard. 
Charles Montrell. 
Cook and Lorense. 



Henry Loe is filling in this week, which 
was open between the bookings of com- 
binations, at Weber's Theatre, New York, 
presenting his travelog, "Life of the 
World." His stay ends Sunday night. 



Tom Kelly, who used to preside at the 
piano during the closing months at Tony 
Pastor's, but who has since been playing 
the ivories for "Shapiro," will officiate at 
the piano for Annabelle Whit ford during 
her forthcoming plunge into vaudeville. 



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VARIETY ARTISTS' ROUTES 

FOR WEEK FEB. 7 

WHEN NOT OTHERWISE INDICATED. 

(The routes her* riven, bearing no dates, are from FEB. 6 to FEB. 18, inclusive, de- 
pendent upon the opening and closing days of engagementa in different parts of tho oountry. 
All addresses below are furnished VARIETY by artists. Address ©are newspapers, managers or 
agents will not be printed.) 

"B. B." after name indicates act is with Burlesque Show mentioned. Boute may be found 
under "Burlesque Routes." 

ROUTES FOB THE FOLLOWING WEEK MUST BEACH THIS OFFICE NOT LATER 
THAN WEDNESDAY MORNING TO ENBUBE PUBLICATION. 



Alamo Mark Knickerbocker B B 

Adams Billy Scenic Waltbam Maes 

Adams & Alden Orpheum Kansas City 

▲Menu The 3219 Oolo At Chicago 

Altkea Bros 284 Bedford Fall River 

Altken Bdgar Hastlag s B B 

Alberts Lee 14 Frebel 111 Hamburg Ger 

Aldlnes The 964 B 62 Chicago 

AJoxaader * Bertles 41 Acre Leas London 

411 Hunter A All Claude PI Jamaica N Y 

Allen Leon A Bertie 118 Central av Oskosb Wis 

Allenia Joseph 422 Bloomfleld Hoboken N J 

AUman A McDanlels Sam T Jack* B B 

Altea A Arllse Girls Will be Girls 

Alvlaa The 801 B Wash Sprlagkeld IU 

Alrta Bros Lid Lifters B B 

Ames A Oorbott 878 Gordon Toledo O 

Alaeera Holes Imperial B B 

Alpine Troupe 14 Trent Trenton N J 

airoaa Zoeller Trio 288 Hemlock Brooklyn 

Alvano A Co West MIddletown O 

Alrarettas The Jersey LUlea B B 

Alrera A Oe White's Gaiety Girls B B 

kmerican Cowboy Foer Blee A Barton B B 

American Newsboys Quartette Family Bock Island 



AM 



February and Maroh, 
FOLLIES BERGERE, PARIS. 



itordam Quartette Oort Ohlcago ladof 
_ Jeraon A Anderson 828 Dearborn At Chicago 
Anderson A Brans Trocadero Chicago 
■ ■tTfifT A Abbott Oe 8888 Megan 8t Leele 
Andereons Four National Htl Chicago 
Apdales Animals Alhambra N Y 
ardoll Lillian Frivolities of 1819 B B 
Ardelle A Leslie 18 Broeeel Rochester N Y 
Arlington Four Hammerstein'a N Y 
Araaoad Grace 810 Dearborn At Chicago 
Arthur Mae 1* Unity PI Boston 
At the Country Club Chase's Washington 
At the Waldorf Colonial Norfolk 
Atkinson Harry 21 B 20 N Y O 
Aoor 8 A G 410 Bo 4 At Mt Yernon N Y 
Anger Geo W 18 Lawrence Bd So. Baling Bag 
Atoit W B 6006 FerreetrlUe Chicago 



ider La Voile Trio 880 N Obristtana At 
. Origin Dainty Duchess B B 
Balm Clark Dainty Duchess B B 
Bachelor Club Pentagon Calgary 
Baker Chas Miners Americana B B 
Baker Harry 8842 Beaow W Philadelphia 
Banks Geo 8 Hatbaway's Maiden 



BALLERINI'S 



The Aaaat and most remarkable dog aet la 
vaudeville. Be commands given or whip 
PLAYING ORPHEUM OIBCUTT. 
Fob. 7, Orpheum, Birmingham. 



Barber A Palmer 617 No S3 So Omaha 

Bards Four Reading Pa 

Barrett Sisters Orpheum St Psul 

Barron Billy Brigadiers B B 

Barry A Halvers Bay 7th Bath Beach L I 

Barry Richards A Co 14 8hea's Buffalo 

Barnes A Crawford Orpheum St Paul 

Barnes Al Orpheum Canton A 

Barnes A West 418 Strand London Bag 

Barron Geo 2009 6th Av N Y 

Bar tell A GsrSeld 2699 B 68 Cleveland 

Barto A McCue Orpheum Savannah 

Baaeett Mortimer 270 W 89 N Y 

Bates A Neville 98 Goffe New Haven 

Bates Will Mardl Gras Beauties B R 

Bsum WUUs 97 Wolcott New Hsven 

Baxter A La Oonda Runaway Ulrls B B 

Bayton Ida Dainty Duchess B R 

Be A no Duo 8442 Charlton Chicago 

Beerdaley Sinters Union Htl Chicago 

Bedell Walter A Co 14th St N Y C 



LEO BEERS 

PIANOLOGISt. 
FEB. 7, MAJESTIC, KALAMAZOO. 

Behreml Mimical 62 Springfield Av Newark N J 

Bohr Carrie Oh Yon Women B R 

Beimel Musical 340 B 87 N Y C 

Bell Arthur II 488 12 Av Newark N J 

Bell A Richards 211 K 14 N Y 

Bella Thalia Troupe 681 S Sangamon Chicago 

Bellemontes The 112 6 Av Chicago 

Bellow Helen Frivolities of 1919 B B 

fttt Margaret Irwin's Big 8how B B 

rtt Trio 808 W 87 N Y 

itt Bros 388 W 66 N Y 



Bennett Lelle Frivolities of 1919 B B 

Bennett Sisters Miner's Americana B B 

Benton A McKenaie 714 Taylor Sprlngflel. O 

Bernstein Bertha Bon Ton B R 

Bentley John G O H Chester 111 Indef 

Benway A Mitchell 4 North W Warren Mean 

Berra Mabel Apollo Berlin Ger 

Bertlna A Brockway 811 8 At N Y 

Beverly Sisters 6722 Springfield Av Phils 

Bevlns Clem Frivolities of 1919 B B 

Bimbos The Orpheum Birmingham Ala 

Bimm- Bomm- Brrr 

Will be la HAVANA. CUBA, for four weeks, 
commencing Jan. 18. 

Bindley Florence Orpheum Denver 

Bison City Four Orpheum Omaha 

Blesonnette A Newman R F D No 3 Lockport 111 

Bijou Comedy Trio Watson's B R 

Blasett F Miss N Y Jr B B . 

Blxley Edgar Miner's Americans B B 

Black A Leslie 8722 Eberly Av Chicago 

Blessings The 36 Koenigsberger Berlin Ger 

Bloomquest A Co 8220 Chicago Av Mlnneapella 

Bordley Chas Ackers Halifax N S 

Boys in Blue Orpheum Kansas City 

Bootblsck Quartet Orpheum Memphis 

Bonner Bonnie Avenue Girls B B 

Borden Zeno A Haydn Bros Ob Ton Wanna* B B 

Borger G Miss N Y Jr B B 

Boabell May Columbia B B 

Bowers Hlnkle Co Orpheum Portland Ore 

Bowers Walters A Crooker Keith's Cleveland 

Bowen Llna A Mull Knickerbocker B B 

Bowen Clarence Knickerbocker B B 

Bradv A Ma honey Shea' a Toronto 

Brady Birdie Hastings B B 



BRADY and MAHONE Y 

WEEK FEB. 7, SHEA'S, TORONTO. 
Oh! You Harry Saaber. 

Breadon Joe Ellis Nowlln Clrcue 

Braada A Derrick Hippo N Y Indef 

Brennen Samuel N 2868 Tulip Phlla 

Brennon Lillian Miss New York Jr B B 

Brisnsl Borneo Oh You Woman B B 

Brians! Oulseppl Oh You Woman B B 

Brice Fanny College Girls B B 

Briggs L C Gorton Minstrels Indef 

Brlgham Anna B Lady Buccaneers B B 

Brinkman Ernest Grand Fargo N D 

Brooks A Kingman Proctor's Jersey City 

Brooks A Jeannette 861 Went Bronx N Y 

Brooks Harvey Avenue Girls B B 

Brophy Alice Dainty Duchess B B 

Brown A Wllmot 71 Glen Maldea Maes 

Brown A Farlardeau King Edward Halifax M ■ 

Brown Frank Irwin's Big Show B B 



Campbell Harry Irwin's Big Show B B 
Canfleld A Carleton 2218 80 Bensonhurst N Y 
Canfield A Kooper Lid Lifters B B 
Cantway Fred B 8428 Woodlawn At Chicago 

CARLIN and CLARK 

THE GEBMAB OOMEDLAN8. 
FEB. 6, CRITERION, MILWAUKEE. 

Carbery A Stanton 112 6 Av Chicago 

Cardownle Sisters 244 W 39 N Y 

Carlo Irving 4208 No 41 Ct Chicago 

Carlln A Clark Majestic Milwaukee 

Casmus A La Mar Box 247 Montgomery Ala 

Caron A Farnum Lyric Terre Haute 

Carters The Family Covington Ind 

Calvert Mable Sam Devere's Show B B 

Carson Bros 623 68 Brooklyn N Y 

Carson A Wlllard Orpheum New Orleane 

Csstano Edwatd Watson's Big Show B B 

Carr Alex Orpheum Cincinnati 

Carmen Frank 466 N 168 N Y 

Carter Harret Reeves' Beauty Show r B 

Carver A Oliver Majestic Galveston Tex 

Celest 74 Grovo Rd Clspham Pk London 

Chadwlck Trio Orpheum Lincoln 

Chapman 81a A Pick 1629 MUburn Indianapolis 

Champion Mamie Wash 8oc Girls B B 

Chantrell A Schuyler Crystal Anderson 

Chase Dsve 00 Birch Lynn 

Chatham Sisters 419 2 Av Pittsburg 

Chester A Jones 320 Townsend Wilmington Dal 

Chester A Grace 167 Dearborn Chicago 

Chip A Marble York Htl N Y C 

Chubb Ray 107 Spruce Scranton Pa 

Church A Springer 96-4 Plttsfleld Maaa 

Claire Imh Majestic Birmingham Ala 

Clarke Wl'fred Lambs Club N Y 

Clark Floette Byrnes Bros 8 Bella Co 

Clark A Duffy Metropolitan Minstrels Indef 

Clark A Turner Fashion Platea B B 

Clark Wm Ob You Woman B R 

Clare Frances Bon Tons B R 

Claton Carlos 285% 6 Av Nashville Tenn 

Clayton-Drew Players Comedy Chlcsgo 

Clayton Ethel Bon Tons B R 

Oblldres Grace College Girls B R 

Clayton Renle A Baker Waverly Htl JackeooTUlo 

Clemen* Cameron 462 Columbia Rd Dorcheater Maaa 

Clermento A Miner 115 W 30 N Y 

Uever Trio 2129 Arch Phlla 

Clifford Dave B 178 ■ 108 N Y 

Clifford A Burke Camden Camden N J 

Clipper Quartet Family Clinton la 

Clipper Comedy Four 505 W 41 N Y 

Ollto A Sylveater 928 Winter Phlla 

Clare Raymond 657 Dennlson av Columbus 

Clyo A Rochelle 87 Park Attleboro Maaa 

Cody A Lynn Now York New York Indef 

Cohen Tllllo 28 Burrill Providence 

Collins Bddle 5 Reed Jersey City N J 

COLLINS "-HART 

"LITTLE NEMO." 
FEB. 7, NEW ORLEANS. 



Oolllne A Hawley Yaakee Doodle Girls B B 
Collins A Brown Majestic Seattle 
Colllneon Trio Howard Chase's Washington 
Comrades Four 884 Trinity At N Y O 
Oomstock Bay 7821 Cedar At Cleveland 
Conboy Kelcey Bijou Decatur 111 
Conroy Le Maire Co Colonial New York 
Cook Geraldlno ,676 Jackson Av Bronx N Y 
Cooper John W 119 Wyckoff Brooklyn 
Cooper Harry L Imperial B B 
Copperfield David Co Bennett's Montreal 
Cordna A Maud 104 B 14 N Y 
Cox Lonso A Co 6611 W Lake Chicago 
Coyle A Murrell 3327 Vernon At Chicago 
Coyne Tom Hastings B R 
Craig Blanche 202 W 81 N Y 
Crane Flnlay On 181 Dm W Haven Conn 
Crane Mr A Mrs Gardner Tmeple Detroit 

KISSES 



5- BROWN BROS.- 5 Crawford and montrose 




With "BROADWAY GAIETY GIRLS." 
FEB. 14, BIJOU, PHILADELPHIA. 

Brown Dick Brlgadlera B B 

Browning W B Convicts Sweetheart Co laAtf 

Browning A Lavan 895 Cauldwell Av Bronx B Y 

Bruce Alfred Sam Devere B R 

Bruceo The 120 W 27 N Y 

Brunette Cycling Vanity Fair B R 

Bruno Max C 160 Baldwin Elmlra N Y 

Bryant May Columbia B B 

Buchanan Dancing Four Commercial Htl Chicago 

Buchanan Dorothy Irwin's Big Show B R 

Buchanan Maude Irwin's Big Show B R 

Buncbu 'A Alger 2319 W Maine Louisville 

Burke Chas H Reeves' Besuty Show B B 

Burke A Farlow 4037 Harrison Chicago 

Burns A Emersion 1 PI Boledleu Paris 

Butler Msy Columbia B It 

Butler Frank Columbia B R 

Burt Wm P A Daughter 133 W 46 N Y 

Burtlno Burt Al Fields' Minstrels 

Burton A Bnrton Reevca' Beauty Show B B 

Burton Irene Reeves' Beauty Show B B 

Barton Joe Merry Maidens B R 

Burton Courtney Reeves' Beauty Show B B 

Burton 11 B American E Liperpool O 

Burrows Travis Co 111 E 20 N Y 

Byera A Hermann 3649 Paxton Rd Cincinnati 

Byron Gleta 107 Blue Hill Av Roxbnry Maaa 

Byrne Golson Player* Matinee Girls Co Indef 



Calsedo J A c/o Julia 4 Stone N Y 
Caesar Frsnts Co 112 5 Av Chicago 
Cabn Pauline Hastings B R 
Cameron A Oaylord MHIfi Kennerly At St 
Cameron Ella Bijou Decatur IU 
Campbell A Parker 911 N 8 Ylncenoea lag 
Campbell George Hastings B R 
Campbell Jack Avenue Girls B B 
Campbell A Barber Nuremberg Ger 
Campbell A Brady Hastings B B 



FEB. 7, POLI'S, WORCESTER. 

Creo A Co 1404 Borle Av Phlla 
Cressy A Dayne Orpheum Memphis 
Cross A Maye 1818 Huron Toledo O 
Cummins Grace A Co Majeatlc Galveston 
Cunningham A Marlon Haymarket Chicago 
Cunningham Bob Cherry Blossoms B B 



Curtis Carl Hastings B R 

Cutting A Zulda Palace Huntingdon In4 



Dagwell Sisters Orpheum St Paul 
Dale Dottle 262 W 86 N Y 
Dale A Boyle Keltb'a Boston 
Daley Wm J 108 N 10 Phlla 
Daly Frank Cooper Mt Vernon O 

THUNDER AND LIGHTNING, 

FEN DALTON 

THE MUSICAL FELLER. 
Playing Clubs, eto. * Well! I should say 

Dalton Harry Fen 175 Irving At Brooklyn 
Damsel A Farr The Ducklings B R 
Darmody Gem Washington 
Harrow Clyde Knickerbocker B R 
Davis A Cooper 1920 Dayton Chicago 
Davla Edwards Poll's Bridgeport 



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FEB. 7, MAJESTIC, CHICAGO. 



Davis Belle Orpheum Loa Angeles 

Davis W H Waah Soc Girls B R 

Davla Imperial Trio Richmond Htl Chicago 

Davis Dora Avenue Girls B R 

Davis Walter M Bon Ton B R 

Dawson A Gillette Bijou Bay City Mich 

Day William Hastings B B 

Dasie Majeatlc Chicago 

Da Clalnvllle 81d 1818 Douglas Omaha 

De Cotret A Rego Star Westerly B I 

De Forest Corlnne Imperial B R 

De Haven Sextet Orpheum St Paul 

De Mar Zola Knickerbocker B R 

De Milt Gertrude O H Streator 111 

De Mont Robert Co Keith's Phlla 

De Mora A Graceta Majestic Montgomery 

Dc Mario Follies Paris France 

De Oeech Mile M 886 So 10 Saginaw 

DeVelde A Zelda Grand Tacoma 

Da Vera Geo A Madeline 64 W 126 N Y 

De Verne A Van 4572 Yates Denver 

De Witta Models 262 W 26 N Y 

Do Young Tom 156 I 118 N Y 

De Young Msbel 122 W 115 N Y 

D'Batelle Birdie Avenue Girls B B 

D'Es tells Vera Avenue Girls B B 

Dean Lew 452 2d Niagara Falls N Y 

Dean A Sibley 468 Columbus Av Boston 

Deaton Ohaa W 1684 Bway N Y 

Delmar A Delmar 94 Henry N Y O 

Delton Bros 261 W 88 N Y 

De Hollls A Valors Folly Oklshoma City Okla 

Demacoa The Hathaway Lowell 

Demonlo A Belle Casino Washington 

Denney Walyer Mardl Graa Beauties B B 

Desmond A Co 24 B 21 N Y c/o linn 

Destiny 446 16 Detroit Mich 

Derenda A Green 14 Leicester London 

De Muth Henry Fashion Plates B B 

Dickens A Floyd 343 Rhode Island W Buffalo 

Dlegnan Fred Empire W C London Bag 

Dlehl A S Melcbera El Campo Tex Indef 

Dilla A Templeton 14 Pantagea Calgary Can 

Dillon John Irwin's Big Show B B 

Dlxons Four 756 8 At N Y 

Dixon Sldonne Mardl Gras Besutles B B 

Dixon Maybird Mardl Graa Beauties B B 

Doboon Frank Moulin Rouge B B 

Dobbs Wilbur Mlner'a Americana B B 

Doherty A Harlowe 428 Union Brooklyn 

Doberty Sisters Orpheum Oakland 

Dolan A Leoharr Majestic La Crosse Wis 

Dolan Foe P Imperial B R 

Dolce Sisters 849 W 14 N Y 

Dolly Twins Midnight Bona Co Indef 

Donsld A Carson Anderson Louisville 

Donaldson Anns Orpheum St Paul 

Donner Dorr Is Happy Hour Akron 

Douglas Myrtle A Bunch of Klda Co 

Downey Leslie T Crystal Oconamowoe Wis 

Doyle Hughy Irwin's Big Show B B 

Dreamers Three 1282 No Alden W Phlla 

Dabs Leo 268 Stows At Troy 

Ds Bols Great A Co 80 No Wash At 

Daffy Tromsa H 4926 Margaretta At St 

Dunbar Lew Fashion Pistes B R 

Dunbar Masie Bijou Tulsa Okla Indsf 

Duncan Caroline Faablon Platea B B 

Dunham Jack Tiger Lilies B B 

Dunn Nellie Irwin's Big Show I B 

Dupres Fred Bennett's Montreal 



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A LAUGH IN EVERY LIVE. 

New Parodies 

$] 00 Buys fe four $] 00 

THESE ARE ALL SURE FIRE, GUARANTEED 

"Carrie or Carrie Marry Harry" 

BIG HIT. 

"Rings On My Fingers" 

"Yip-I-Addy-I-Ay" 

"I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now" 

Send me $1.00 and I will tend you the four 
parodies. 

HARRY BREEN 

361 Hoyt St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 



Reference! 



NAT WILLS. 
AL REEVE8. 
LEW DOCKSTADER. 
JOE WELCH. 



Eagon ft Austin Girls From Happyland B R 

Barle Enid Irwin's Big Show B R 

■arly * Lalgbt New Century Girls B R 

■dwards Pred R Bucklen Htl Elkhart lad 

Edwards Tom Keith's Providence 

El Cota Keith's Boston 

CI Bar to 2531 Hollywood Phils 

Eldon ft Clifton Pantages Sacramento 

niwood Perry ft Downing 024 Harlem At Baits 

Ellsworth Mr A Mrs 608 8 At N Y O 

■m era Id Connie 41 Holland Rd Brixton London 

Emerald Alice Larner Merry Whirl B R 

Emerson ft Baldwin Pavilion Glasgow Scot 

Emerson Mildred 14 W 101 N Y 

■mersoB Nellie Bon Tons B R 

■merson Sue Empire B R 

ECKHOFR GORDON 

Agent. JAMES F LU* RETT , 

Long Acre Building. New York City. 

Btnmett A Lower 410 Pine Darby Pa 

Empire Comedy Four 14 Empire Nottingham Bug 

■taglebretb G W 2813 Highland At Cincinnati 

English Lillian Oh Yon Woman B R 

Emerson ft Le Clair Orpheum Mansfield O 

Ernests Great Maryland Baltimore 

■meat Joe Mardl Gras Beantlee B B 

■nsor William Hastings BR 

■rxleben Bert A Shootover Inn Hamilton City On! 

■rsinger MabsUe ■ 210 S Central Ave Chicago 

Bspe Leonard A Louie Majestic Dallas 

Bvellen D Ellis Nowlin Circus 

Evelyn Sisters 252 Greene Av Brooklyn If T 

Everett Ruth Brigadiers B B 

Everett Great Boston Belles B B 

■vans A Lloyd 028 B 12 Brooklyn 



Fagan James Imperial B R 

Fslrchllds Mr A Mrs 1821 Vernon Hsrrlsbnrg Pa 

Falardo Joa Oh Yon Woman B R 

Falla Billy A 46 Allen Rochester 

Fantas Two 211 E 14 N Y 

Faye Elsie ft Miller ft Weston 13 Orpheum Spokane 

Fays 2 Coley's ft Fsy Orpheum Ogden 

relsmsn A Arthar 2144 W 20 Chicago 

Fenuer A Lawrence 028 Ferry Av Camden N J 

Fenton Jlmmle A Gertrude Pantagea Helena Moat 

Ferrell Bros Orpheum Atlanta 

Felber Jesse Msrdl Grss Besutles B B 

Ferguson Dave Miss New York Jr B B 



FARREL-TAYLOR TRIO 

Funniest Blackface Act in Vaudeville 
JAN. 81, CASINO, BOSTON. 

Ferguson Frank 480 B 43 Chicago 

Fern Ray 1300 W Ontario Phlla 

Fern A Mack Richmond Htl Chicago 

Ferrard Grace 1*710 Warsaw Av Chicago 

Fiddler ft Sbelton Orpheum Spokane 

Field Bros Orpheum Birmingham 

FieldlDg ft Carlos Pantages Tacoma Wash 

Fields Joe College Girls B R 

Fink Henry Miner's Americans B R 

Fisher Csrmen Hastings B R 

Fisher Mr ft Mrs Grand PIttsbuTg 

Fltsgerald A Qulnn Bowery Barlesquers B R 



THE BOY IN GREEN. 

EARL FLYNN 

And his American Beauty, 

MISS NETTIE McLAUGHLIN. 

Going big. 

MR. NEWKIRK, of the Haymarket, Chicago, 

liked our act. 



Fltsalmraons ft Cameron 5600 So Green Chicago 
Flatlco Alfred Jay Powell ft Cohan Co Iadaf 
Piemen William Orpheum Seattle 
Fletcher ft La Plere 88 Randell PI Ban 
Flick Joa Brigadiers B B 



Florede Nellie Frivolities of 1010 B B 

Fogerty Frank Orpheum Memphis 

Ford A Co 300 Fenton Flint Mlcb 

Ford ft Wesley 120 B 122 N Y O 

Ford ft Miller 26 Brayton Buffalo 

Ford ft Louise 128 S Brosd Manksto Minn 

Fowter Geo A 3818 B 11 Kansas City 

Foster Billy Casino Girls B R 

Fountain Axales Empire B R 

Kountaiae Florence Empire B R 

Fowler Almeda Reeves' Beauty Show B B 

Fox ft Ward Bijou Duluth Minn 

Fox ft Lawrence Grand Petoskey Mlcb 

Fox ft Evsas Girl Question Co 

Fox Florence 172 Fllmore Rochester 

Foy Margaret Academy Suffold Va Indef 

Foyer Eddie 2338 B 100 Cleveland 

Francis Wlllard Orpheum Cincinnati 

Franciscos Two Byrnes' 8 Bells Co Indef 

Fredericks Musical 180 N Clinton Rochester 

Fredo George Majestic Birmingham 

French Henri Gerard Htl N YO 

Freeman Bros Rents-Santley B B 

Frey Twins Co Poll's Waterbnry Conn 

Friend ft Downing Pantages Tacoma 

Frobel ft Ruge 814 W 28 N Y O 

Irye ft Clsyton Bon Tons B B 

Fullette Gertie Avenue Girls B B 

Fulton 1814 Bienville New Orleans 

Furmsn Radle 1 Tottenham Court Rd 

Futurity Winner Greenpolnt Brooklyn 

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Hawley F F ft Co 05-11 Detroit 
Hawley John K Bon Tons B B 
Hawley ft Bachen 1847 N 10 Phlla 



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Gaffney Sisters 1407 W Madison Chicago 
Gaffney Al 303 Vernon Bklyn N Y 
Galles Emma Knickerbocker B R 
Gale Dolly Mardl Gras Beauties B R 
Gardner ft Vincent Bennett's Ottawa 
Gardner West ft Sunshine 24 Elm Everett Mass 
Gsrdner Georgie ft Co 4646 Kenmoro Av Chicago 
Gardner Oscar 776 8 Av N Y 
Gardiners Three 1058 No 8 Phlla 



GALETTI'S BABOONS 

FEB. 7, KEITH'S, COLUMBUS. 



Gath Karl ft Emma 608 Cass Chicago 

Gavin ft Piatt Box 140 Clifton N J 

Gaylor Chas 768 17th Detroit 

Geiger ft Walters Shnbert's Utica N Y 

Gcnnaro John Majestic Ann Arbor Mich 

Gever Bert O H Houma La 

Gibson Sydney Orpheum St Paul 

Gllmore Mildred Wash Soc Girls B R 

GliBsando Phil ft Millie Bijou Battle Creek 

Glrsrd Marie 41 Howard Boston 

Gleason Violet 480 Lexington Waltham Mag* 

Glenton Dorothy Oh Yon Woman B R 

Godfrey ft Henderson Orpheum Allentown Pa 

Gofortb ft Doyle 1020 Bway Brooklyn N 1 

Goldle Jack Cracker Jacks B R 

Goldsmith ft Hoppe Majestic Madison Wla 

Goldman Abe Century Girls B R 

Goodman H 760 E 160 N Y 

Goodman Joe 1406 N Randolph Phlla 

Gordon ft Pickens Colonial Norfolk 

Gordon Max Reeves' Beauty Show B B 

Gordon Bella Fashion Pistes B B 

Gordon ft Marx Garrlck Burlington la 

Gordon ft Brennsn Ssm Devere's Show B B 

Gould Billy 13 Orpheum Spokane 

Gould ft Rice 326 Smith Providence B I 

Gould Masie Avenue Girls B R 

Goyt Trio 856 Willow Akron O 

Grannon Ila Orpheum Brooklyn 

Graham ft Fraley Rose Sydell B B 

Graces Three 418 Grand Brooklyn 

Grant Haael Miss New York Jr B B 

Grant Burt and Bertha 2056 Dearborn 

Granville ft Rogers Poll's Scranton 

Gray Henry Reeves' Beauty Show B B 

Gray ft Graham Bon Tons B B 

Greet Lester Temple Detroit 

Grilner Charlie A Bunch of Kids Co 

Grimm A Batchell 255 Rldgewood At 

Grossman Al 582 North Rochester N Y 

Guhl Ed Bon Tons B R 

Guy Bros 530 Liberty Springfield Mass 

Guyer A Valle 86 Csrlingford West Q: 



Hadley Mse B Tiger Lilies B R 
Haley A Haley Hotel Northern Chicago 
Halperin Nan Majestic El Paso Indef 
Hslson Boys 21 B 08 N Y 
Hall B Clayton 06 Flushing Jamaica N Y 
Hall Gladys B F D Box 02 Jermyn Pa 
Halfman A Murphy 013 McKean Phlla 
Halvers P Barry Bay Bath Besch L I 

LON HASCALL 

Jaok Singer's "Behmaa Show," 
FEB. 7, GAYETY, TORONTO. 

Hamilton Jack 8 Plateau Montreal 

Hamilton & Buckley Pike Canal Dover O 

Hamilton Estella B Family Rock Island 

Hammond C Norman Bijou Decatur 111 

Hampton A Bassett 014 Tuscnlum Av Cincinnati O 

Hsmpton Bonnie A Bunch of Kids Co 

Haney ft Long Princess Columbus O 

Hanlon Jr George 141 Charing Cross Rd London 

Hannon Billy 1530 No Hamlin Av Chicago 

Hansone 1017 Tremont Boston 

Hsnvey ft Baylies 260 Palisade W Hoboken N J 

Harcourt Frank Cracker Jacks B R 

Harlow Jessie Avenue Girls B R 

Harmonious Four Gem St Louis Indef 

Harris 8am Al G Fields Minstrels 

Hsrrls George Boa Tons B R 

Harris ft Randall Palace Htl Chicago 

Harron Lucille Knickerbocker B R 

Hart Billy Cracker Jacks B R 

Hsrt John C Miss New York Jr B R 

Herts Harry Bon Tons B R 

Harvard ft Cornell 146 W 86 N Y 

Harvey Harry Hastings B R 

Hsrvey Elsie Grsnd Tscoma Wash 

HaakaU Loney 47 Lexington Av N Y 

Hassan Ben All Arabs Proctor's Newark 

Hastings Harry Hastings B R 

Hatcbeo The 47 I 182 N Y 



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FEB. 7, FOLI'8, HARTFORD. 

Hawthorne Hilda Bennett's Montreal 

Hayes ft Wynne 418 Strand W C London Bag 

Hayman ft Franklin Ttvoll London Eng 

Haxleton James Wash Soc Girls B B 

Hearn ft Rutter Gayety Bangor Me 

Heidelberg Four 801 W 40 N Y 

Helm Children Temple Detroit 

Henshaw Harry Moulin Rouge B B 

Held Wilbur Sam Devere'a Show B B 

Henry Arthur ft Leah 428 E 162 N Y 

Henry A Young 270 W 30 N Y 

Herbert Bros Three 235 B 24 N Y 

Herbert Frog Man Grand Portland 

Herbert 06 Moreland Boston 

Herbert Bert Hart's Bathing Girls Co 

Henry Jack 41 Lisle Leicester Sq London 



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FEB. 7, TEMPLE, DETROIT. 



Herbert Will F Fay Foster B R 

Hershey De Roe Bros Minstrels 

Herx George Imperisl B R 

Heverly Greet 201 Desmond Sayre Pa 

Hickman ft Wills Pearl River N Y 

Hill ft Ackerman Fay Foster Co B B 

Hllson Violet Imperial B R 

Hodges ft Dan-ell 1404 Natalie Av ■ St LoalS 

Hoepfle Bros Bennett's Ottawa 

Hoey George Greenpolnt Brooklyn 

■oey Lloyd Reeves' Beauty Show B B 

Holden ft Harron Robles Knickerbockers B B 

Hollydsy Dick N Y Hippo Indef 

Holman Bros Orpheum Rockford 111 

Holmes Ben Box 881 Richmond Va 

Holt Alf 41 Lisle London W C Eng 

Hope Inns Oh Yon Woman B B 

Hopp Fred 326 Littleton Av Newark N J 

Horton ft La Trlska Temple Rochester 

Hetsllng Bdward 667 So Division Grand BspiAi 

Hood Sam Majestic Little Rock 

Hoover Lillian Byrnes 8 Bells Co 

Hornman Majestic Madison Wis 

Howard Bros Auditorium Lynn Msss 

Howard A Harris Vaudeville Club London satf 

Harvey Bernice ft Co Majestic Birmingham Ala 

Howard ft Howard Majestic Chicago 

Howards Dogs Orpheum St Psul 

Howell George Miner's Americans B B 

Hoyt Hal M Girls of Moulin Rouge B B 

Huegel ft Qulnn 686 Rush Chicago 

Hughes Musical Trio Orpheum Memphis 

Hughes Florence Fsy Foster Co B R 

Hulbert ft De Long 2724 Gladys Av Chicago 

Hunter Ethel 4020 Troost Kansas City 

Hurley Frank J 152 Magnolia Av lllnaseth N J 

Hurst Miaola Cardinal Basel Suisse Gar 

Hussey ft Lorraine Vaudeville Akron O 

Hutchinson Al E 210 E 14 N Y 

Hyatt Larry H 1612 W Lanvale Baltimore 

Hyde Rob ft Bertha Camp Rest Clifton Me 

Hylands Three 23 Cherry Danbury .Conn 

■ynde Bessie 018 Pearl Buffalo 



Imperial Musicians O H Pittsburg 
Imperial Sextette Irwin's Big Show B B 
Ingrams Two 810% 8tory Boons la 
Ioleen Sisters 241 W 48 N Y O 
Ireland Fred Dainty Duchess B B 
Irwin Flo Poll's. Scran ton 
Irving Pesrl Indlsn Lane Canton Mass 
Italia Park Phlla 



Jackson Arthur P Spa Plttsfleld Mass Iadaf 

Jackson Alfred 13 National San Francisco 

Jackson Harry ft Kate Marlowe Chicago 

Jscobs ft Sardel Broadway Oakland Cal 

Jensen Chas Bowery B B 

Jerrell ft Co Victoria Cblcsgo 

Jeannette Baby 480 Brooklyn 

Jefferleo Tom 46 Wyckoff Brooklyn 

Jennlers The Orpheum Newsrk O 

Jorge Aleene ft Hamilton 802 Mass Av BaCaia 

Jess John W Lid Lifters B B 

Jewell ft Barlowe 8662 Arlington Av St Levis 

Jopsy Lydl Oh You Woman B R 

Johnson ft Pelham Casino Tunis Africa 

Johnson Bros A Johnson 630 Royden Camden II I 

Johnson Sable Orpheum Budapest Indef 

Johnson Clarence Empire W O London Bag 

Johnson ft Mercer 612 Joplin Mo 

Johnstons Musical Colonial N Y 

Jones Grants ft Jones 2656 Dearborn Chicago 

Jones Msude 471 Lennox Av N Y 

Jones ft Deely Victoria N Y 

Jones Johnnie 502 6 Av N Y C 

Jones ft Wbltebesd 83 Boyden Newark N J 

Jones Bobble A Bunch of Kids Co 

Jorden Alice Reeves' Beauty Show B B 

Joy Allle Bon Tons B R 

Julian ft Dyer Ssrstogs Htl Chicago 



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81 WEST Slst ST., NEW YORK. 
MEYER COHEN, Manager, 

Chicago, Grand Opera House Bldg. 



Ksrrell 112 5 Av Cblcsgo 

Kaufman ft Sawtelle Moulin Rouge B B 

Kaufman ft Kenllworth 286 E 85 Chicago 

Kaufman Reba ft Inez Tlchy's Prague Austrls 

Keatons Three Hudson Union Hill N J 

Keeley Bros Zentral Madgeburger, Germany 

Keeley ft Parks 168 W 100 N Y 

Kelcey Sisters Bijou Mason City Is 

Kelfe Zena Majestic Montgomery 

Kendall Chss ft Msldle 128 Alfred Detroit 

Kenton Dorothy Monte Carlo France Indef 

Kelso ft Lelghton 1540 5 Av Troy N Y 

Kdnney, McGahn »»< Piatt 

FEB. 7, TRENT, TRENTON. 

Kelly Walter C Orpheum Portland 
Kelly ft Kent 130 W 47 N Y 
Keegan ft Mack Wilson Cblcsgo 
Keeley Lillian Fashion Plates B B 
Kelley ft Wentwortb Washington Spokane 

MIGNONETTE KOKIN 

FEB. 7, KEITH'S, COLUMBUS. 

Keller Jessie Columbia Girls Co B B 

Kilties Band Alexandria Egypt 

Kimball ft Donovan Unique Des Moines 

Kennedy ft Lee Gayety Indianapolis 

Kennedy Matt Sam Devere's Show B R 

Kenney McGahn ft Piatt Trent Trenton 

King ft Thompson Sisters Commercial Htl ObleafO 

King Alice M Tiger Lilies B B 

King Bros 211 4 Av Schenectady 

Klngsburys The 1558 Bway N Y 

Klrslfo Bros 1710 8 Av Evsnsvllle Ind 

Klein Ott Bros A Nicholson Ross Sydell B B 

Knight Bros A 8swtello 4450 Sheridan Bd Chicago 

Klein George Hastings B B 

Koler Harry I' Queen of Jar din de Paris B 

Kramer Bruno Trio 104 | 14 N Y 

Kraton John Empire, London Bug 

Era tons The 418 Strand London Bng 

K re tore Family Derolt 

Krunsch Felix Miner's Americans B B 

Kurtis Busse A Dogs Penn Phlla 

Kuryllo Edward J Posts Retante Warsaw Basalt 



Lslrd Major Irwin's Big Show B B 

Lake A Steveson Bon Tons B B 

Lske John J Dslnty Ducbess Co B B 

Lanlgon Joe 102 8b 01 Phlla 

Lancaster Mr end Mrs Tom New Castle Dal 

Lancaster A Miller 646 Jones Oakland 

Lane A O'Donnell Star Chicago 

Lane Eddie 305 B 73 N Y 

Lamps Otto W Joshus Slmpklns Co Iadaf 

Lang Agnes care Geary Almorcs Moscow 

Lsngdons The 704 5 Av Milwaukee 

Lang! II Judson Frivolities of 1010 B B 

Lsnsford Jeaune Reeves' Besuty Show B B 

Lsnslngs The L'10 No Broadway Beltlmore 

La Auto Girl 123 Alfred Detroit 

La Bella Troupe Dainty Duchess B R 

La Blanche ft Buhy La Blanche Lyric Macon Oa 

La Dellea Four 123 2 Decatur Ind 

La Fleur Joe 57 Hanover Providence 

La Gusta 780 I Av N V C 

La Marr Harry William Tell Htl Boston 

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VARIETY 



La Mik John A Co MO Kosciusko Brooklya 

La Mont Janet Wash 8oc Olrls B B 

La Moines Musical 833 6 Bars boo Wis 

La Note Ed A Helen 84 Division Trpy N T 

EDWIN LATELL 

la kit new act, banishing; "DULL CARE." 

La Van Harry Frivolities of 1910 B B 
La Ilera Paul 27 Monroe Albany 
La Bona Bros 107 E 81 N Y 
La Tour Irene 78 Burnett Newsrk N J 
La Tosks Phil 189 W 29 Los Angeles 

O L LI E 

LA MONDE 

UNITED TIME. 

La Zsr A La Zsr Majestic Ft Worth Tex 

Labi Cecil A Stephens Msjestlc Sioux Falls 8 D 

Langdon Lucille Bijou Cbamlogne 111 

LareUas Ploerts Hippo N Y Indef 

Larose A Lsgusta 780 2d At N Y 

Latins Mile Lyric Ft Wayne 

Laveen A Cross 13 Orpheum San Francisco 

Lamb's Manikins 1200 Wilson At Chicago 

Lavards Lillian 1200 Onion Hackenaack N J 

Lswson Chinese 8117 Madison st Chicago 

Lawson A Namon Pavilion New Castle Bog 

La Dent Frank 418 Strand London Rng 

La Roy A Adams 1812 Loesel Av Erie Pa 

La Roy Chss 1806 N Gay Baltimore 

La Clair Harry 245 W 184 N Y 

La Yere Btbel Fashion Plates B R 

Lee Minnie Miner's Americans B B 

Lee Margaret Bon Tons B R 

Lee Sister Tiger Lilies B R 

Lee Frank Cracker Jscks B R 

Leo Jolly 217 Pitney At Atlantic City 

Lee J Our New Minister Co Indef 

Lee Frank Innocent Girls B B 

Leaky De Roe Bros Minstrels 

Leigh Andrew Columbia B R 

Leonard Cbas F Grand Denora Pa 

Leonard Eddie Orpheum Birmingham 

Leonard A Drake 1000 Park PI Brooklya 

Leonl Ruby Cracker Jscks B R 

Les Jundts SAC Los Angeles 

Leslie Geo W Grand Edmonton Can 

Leslie Bert 13 Orpheum San Francisco 

Leslie Hsxel Cherry Blossoms B B 

Leslie Mabel E Cherry Blossoms B B 

Lester Nina Salem Salem Mass 

Lester A Kellett Orpbeum Lincoln Neb 

Lester Wm Brigadiers B B 

Levitt A Falls 412 Cedar Syracuse 

Lewis A Harr 141 W 18 N Y 

BERT LESLIE 

* xnro or slang. 

Feb. 7, Travel. Feb. 18, Orpheum, San Francisco. 

Lewis Andy Msrdl Gras Beauties B R 

Lewis Walter A Co 877 Wash Brookllns Mam 

Lewis Harry Imperial B B 

Lewis Llllle Knickerbocker B B 

Le Witt Ashmore A Co 112 5 At Chicago 

Linden May Florlne College Girls B B 

Lindley A La Ponte 123 Live Oak San Antonle 

Linton Tom 1085 So Penn Denver 

Llssner Harry Hastings B R 

Lincoln Military Four 670 B 24 Psteraon N J 

Lloyd A Csstsno 104 W 61 N Y 

Locksn A Frank J J Jeffries Co Indef 

Lockwood Monroe Americans B R 

Logan Tim Knickerbocker B R 

London's Four 201 N 8 Resdlng Pa 

Loralne Oscar Shea's Toronto 

Lower F Edward Hastings B R 

Lucas Jlmmle Orpheum Spokane 



LUTZ BROS 

Direction! PAT CAiKT 

Luce A Luce 026 N Bond Phlla 
Luckie A Yoast Poll's Worcester Mass 
Luttlnger-Lucss 536 Valelxla San Francisco 
Lynch Hsael 355 Norwood At Grand Rapids 
Lynn Boy Box 62 Jefferson City Tenn 



Macdonsld Sisters 12 Bacbe San Francisco 

Mack Wilbur Orpheum New Orleans 

Msckey Frank Columbia B R 

Macks Two Lady Buccaneers B R 

Maddox Rlcbsrd C Csndv Kids Co 

Msb A Well 231 8 52 Phlla 

Malsee Alice Irwin's Bog Show B B 

Makarenko Troupe Keith's Boston 

Malcolm Emma A Peter Melrose Mian Iaoof 

Mangean Troupe 120 B 127 N Y 

Manhasaett Comedy Four 260 W SI N Y 

Mankln Orpheum Kansas City 

Mann Sam Tiger Lilies B R 

Manna Joe Reeves' Beauty Show B R 

Manning Frank 855 Bedford Av Brooklyn 

Manning Trio 70 Clancy Qrand Raplda 

Mantells Maids 8413 S Colby Av Everett Wash 

Mario Trio 62 B 8 N Y 

Msnnen Edward Irwin's Big Show B B 

Manvro Vogels Minstrels 

Msrstbon Trio Globe Johnstown Pa 

Marke Dorothy Normandle Htl N T 

Mardo A Hunter Cosy Corner Girls I B 

Marie La Belle Cracker Jscks B B 

Marimba. Band Harry Lauder Special Oa 

Marine Comedy Trio 187 Hopkln Brooklya 

Marlon Miss Wssh Soc Girls B B 

Marlow Lou Cracker Jscks B B 

Mario Myers A Mnrrl Peerless Bradford Pa 

Marlon Dave Dreamland B B 

Marnello Marnlnts Hippo N Y Indef 

Marr A Evsns Robinson Crusoe Girls 

Marah A Mlddleton 10 Djer Av Everett Msaa 

Msrtel Lewtn Duo Lyceum London Bug Iadef 

Martell A Brigadiers B R 

Martell Mssle 2068 Sutter San Francisco 

Martell W Brigadiers B R 



Martha Mile Majestic Denver 

Martin Wm Fashion Plates B B 

Martinette A Sylvester Columbia Indianapolis 

Mason Mr A Mrs Sidney 236 W 80 N Y 

Msthleus The Nashua Nashua N H 

Matthews A Ashley 808 W 42 N Y 

Mauaaay Wm Oh You Woman B B 

Mason Norlne Miner's Americana B B 

Mayer Bros Avenue Girls B B 

Msyne Elisabeth H Lid Lifters B B 

Maxima Model No 1 Msjestlc Montgomery 

Maxims Models No 2 Lyric Danville 

McDowell John A Alice 627 6 Detroit 

McCune A Grant 686 Benton Pittsburg 

Mclnerney Jamas Columbia B B 

McAvoy Harry Brigadiers B R 

McCabe Jack New Century Girls B B 

McCann Geraldlne A Co 708 Park At Johnstown Pa 

McGarry A Harris 521 Palmar Toledo 

McClaln Clyde 3321 Madison At Pittsburg 

McConnell A Simpson Columbia St Louis 

McCounell Slaters 13 Orpbeum Salt Lake 

McDonald Michael Oh You Woman B B 

McGee Jos B Al Fields' Minstrels 

McMshon A Chappelle American N T 

McBae Tom Empire B B 

McWatera A Tyson 471 60 Brooklyn 

Meier A Mora Bijou Duluth 

Melody Lsne Girls Dominion Winnipeg Can 

Melnotte Twins A Clsy Smith Bronx N Y 

Melrose A Ingram 020 Main Carey O 

Mendel 18 Adam Strand London 

Merrywesther Gordon Colonial Warsaw Ind 

Meredith Sisters 146 W 68 N Y 

Merrick Thos Imperial B B 

Merrill A Otto Orpbeum Harrlsburg 

Merrlman Sisters Msrstbon Girls B B 

Merrltt Hsl Columbia Cincinnati 

Methren Sisters 12 Culton Springfield Mas* 

Miles P W Dslnty Duchess B B 

Mlddleton Gladys 4517 Prairie At Chicago 

Mlllanl A Du Bols Palace Htl Chicago Indef 

Miller Ford 26 Braxton Buffalo 

Miller A Msck 2641 Federal Phlla 

Miller A Princeton 88 Olney Providence 

Miller Helen Frolicsome Lambs B R 

Miller Frank Oh You Woman B B 

Millman Trio Orpheum Minneapolis 

Mills Joe B Lady Buccaneer* B B 

Mllmars The 214 8 Wash Kokomo Ind 

Minstrel Four Morning Noon A Night B B 

MLLE. MINAR 

FEB. 7, COLONIAL, HEW YORK. 

Mints A Palmer 1806 N 7th Phils 

Mlskel Hunt A Miller 108 14 Cincinnati 

Moll Rudy Knickerbocker B B 

G. MOLASSO 

En Route with 
"QUEEN OF THE MOULIN ROUGE" CO. 

Montague Mona P Box 207 Tuolumne Oal 
Montague Harry Fashion Pistes B B 
Montgomery Marshall 1858 E 14 Brooklyn N T 
Montgomery Frank A Co 10 Thompson Av GlOTers- 

vllle N Y 
Moran A Wiser Palast Lelpslg Garmaay 
Moran Nellie Castle Cleveland 
Moran Pauline Orpheum Spokane 
Moooey A Holbein Blackburn Bng 
Moore Eddie Imperial B R 
Moore Miss Brigadiers B B 
Moore Mabel V 15 Charles Lynn Maaa 
Morgan King A Thompson 81s 008 B 41 Chicago 
Morgsn Los Fsshlon Pistes B R 
Mordaunt Hal A Co Del Prado Htl Chicago 
Morton Ed Keith's Phlla 
Morton Paul Rathskeller Jacksonville Indef 
Morris A Morton 1306 St John's PI Bklyn 
Morris Mildred A Co 13 Orpheum Spokane 
Morris Edwin Reeves' Beauty Show B R 
Mullen A Corelll Irwin's Big Show B R 
Muller Msud 601 W 151 N T 
Mulvey Ben L Cbsse's Wssblngton 

FRANCIS MURPHY 

Italk Gear Table de Oata Send in blood seven 

k noble. 

Murphy A Mack Grand Indianapolis 
Murray Elisabeth M Proctor's Albany 
Murray BUI L Al Reeves' Beauty Show B B 
Murray A Alvln Great Alblnl Co 
Musketeers Three Tiger Lilies B R 
My Fsncy 12 Adsm Strand London 
Myers A Msc Bryde 162 6 At Troy N Y 



Nesry A Milter Imperial Grand Houston 
National Four Jersey Lilies B B 
Naaarro Nat A Co 226 Lombard Phlla 
Neunelle Mile Del Prado Htl Chicago 
New Planophlends Poll's Worcester Mass 
Nichols Nelson A Nichols Msjestlc Houston 
Nlolo Victor Schumann Berlin Ger 
Nelson J W Miss New York Jr B B 
Nelson Chester Americans B B 
Nelson Bert A 1042 N Humboldt Chicago 
Nelson John Dslnty Duchess B B 
Nelson Frank Dslnty Duchess B B 
Nelson Bdw L Oh You Woman B B 
Nevius A Erwood 13 Grand Bvansvllle 



NIXON 

THE MAGICAL SENSATION. 

Permanent address, BEVERLY ARMS, 

2181 Beverly Road, Brooklyn, N. T. 



Nolan Tom Empire B R 
Nolan Fred Colombia B B 
Nonetto 154 Henry Bklyn 



N orrises The Music Hall Lew is ton Ma 

Noasea Six Poll's Merlden 

Noss Bertha 172 W 77 N Y 

Norton Porter 6842 Klmbark At Chicago 

Norton Nad Fada A Follies B B 

Norwalk Eddie 008 Prospect At Broax II T 



O'Brien J Miss New York Jr B B 
OdeU A Klnley 287 W 80 N Y 
Odell A Gllmore 1145 Monroe Chicago 
Oehrleln Joseph Columbia B B 
Okabe Family 28 Charing Cross Bd 
Olmstead Jessie Columbia B B 
Onlaw Qua 418 Strand London 
O'Neill Ray B 828 22 At Milwaukee 
O'Nell Jas Empire B R 
O'Neill Harry Empire B B 
O'Neill Trio West Bod Unlontown Pa 
O'Neill A Begenery 502 Warren Bridgeport 
Opp Joe Kentucky Belles B B 
Orbasany Irma Majestic St Paul 
Orden Kitty Irwin's Big Show B R 
Orletta May Miss New York Jr B B 
Orr Cbas F Oort Chicago Indef 
Orth A Fern Majestic Johnstown 
Oswald Wm Miss New York Jr B B 
Owen Dorothy Mse 8047 00 Chicago 



Pslme Esther Mile 121 B 46 Chicago 

Pantser Willy Orpheum Oakland 

Pantser Jewell J Orpbeum Oakland 

Paradls Billy C N 1 Htl L'Asoomptlon P Q Can 

Psrshley 24 B 41 N Y 

Tssco Dick Bills Nowlln Circus 

Pastor A Merle Hartford Htl Chicago 

Paterson Al Tiger Lille* B B 

Pan 11 A Rybolda 850 County New Bedford 

Pauline DansTllle N Y 

Paullnettl A Piquo National San Francisco 

Pearson A Garfield 25 W 65 N Y 

Pearl Katherlne A Violet Wine Women A I B B 

Pederson Bros 635 Greenbush Mllwsukee 

Pepper Twins Lindsay Ont Ceu 

Person 1 A Halllday Majestic Butte 

Pealaon Gilbert Cracker Jscks B R 

Paullnettl A Plquo 4324 Walnut Phils 

Pealson Goldle A Lee Cracker Jacks B B 

Pelots The 161 Westminster At Atlantic City 

Pearce Sisters Three 725 Lane Seattle 

Perea Six Hippo N Y Indef 

Perry Frank L 747 Bucbsnsn Minneapolis 

Peter the Great 422 Bloomfleld At Hobokea N J 

Phillips Joe Queep of Jarden De Paris B B 

Phillips Harry Fashion Pistes B R 

Phillips Samuel 316 Classon At Brooklyn 



PAULINE 

THE SCIENTIFIC SENSATION 



Pierce A Mslaee Irwin's Big Show B R 
Pierce Frank Irwin's Big Show B R 
Plccols Midgets 418 Strand W London Baj 
Pike Lester Mardl Gras Beauties b B 
Pike A Cklame Psntsges Sacramento 
Plroscoflls Family Cracker Jscks B R 
Plsano Fred A 86 West GloTersvllle N Y 
Plunkett A Bitter 18 BUlerlca Boston 
Pollard Gene Columbia Girls B B 
Potter A Harris 1715 Leland At Chicago 
Potts Ernie A Mildred Bronx N Y 
Potts Bros A Co Proctor's Albany 
Powell Eddie 2314 Chelsea Kansas City Ma 
Powers Elephants 745 Forrest st Bronx N Y 
Powers Mse Reeves' Beanty Show B R 
Prices Jolly 1620 Arch Phlla 
Primrose A Pol ho ft* Avenue Girls B B 
Primrose Quartette Family Lafayette Ind 
Prince Harry Knickerbocker B R 
Proctor Sisters 1112 Halsey Brooklyn 
Pucks Two The Hathaway's New Bedford 
Purvis Jimmy New Century Girls B B 



"QUEEN MAB" 

And 0. H. WZIB' MIDGET ACT. 
United Time. 

Qulgg A Nlckerson Frolicsome Lambs B B 
Qalnn Mattle 536 Rush Chicago 



Ralande A Rslande Box 200 Cumberland M4 
Ranney Adele Sam Devere Show B B 
Rastua A Banks Empire Kllburn London Bng 
Ranf Claude Alrdome Jacksonville 
Batelles The 637 Petonmeux Montreal 
Raymond Mona Avenue Girls B B 
Raymond Lillian Knickerbocker B R 

THE RACHETTS 

"BOB FITZ8TMMON8 IN EVEBL B G DBESB." 

Direction, PAT OAsTBT. 

Raymond Ruby A Co Hippodrome Cleveland 

Ranaley Mabel Orpbeum 8t Paul 

Raymond Clara Imperial B B 

Raymond Alice Empire Shepherd's Bosh London 

Eng 
Rawson Guy Bon Tons B B 
Resdlngs Four Orpheum Oskland 
Beady G Ellis Nowlln Circus 
Reded A Hsdley Tiger Lilies B B 
Redford A Winchester Hathaway Lowell 
Redway Tom 141 Inspector Montreal 
Reed A Barl Iris Globe Arisona 
Reld Pesrl Columbia B R 
Rellly Lillian Irwin's Big Show B B 
Reed Bros Orpheum Portland 
Reed Cbas B Tiger Lilies B B 
Reeves Al Reeves' Beauty Show B B 



Reffkln Joe Orpheum Champaign 111 

Held Jack Clark's Runaway Girls B R 

Relnflelds Minstrels Pay ret Hsvsas Cuba lade* 

Regsl Trio 116 W Wash PI N Y 

Remington Mayme Htl Gerard N Y 

Renalle The 2064 Sutter San Francisco 

Renabaw Bert 787 Aldlne At Chicago 

Reynolds Abe Mlaa New. York Jr B R 

Rlanoa Four Freeport L I 

Rice Frank A True 706 So 48 At Chicago 

Rich A Howsrd 432 E N Y O 

Rich A Blch 211 W 48 N T 

Richard Bros 017 Bway N T 

Richards A Co William O H Pittsburg 14 Sbea'a 

Buffalo 
Richards Sadie Moulin Rouge B B 
Rlchardaoua Three Majestic Ft Worth Tex 
Biggs Charlie Boo Tons B B 
Ring A Williams 1686 B'way NYC 
Ring A Bell Metropolitan Minstrels Indef 
Ritchie Gertie 213 Grey Buffalo 




Rboadee A Bngel 223a Chauncey Bklyn N Y 

Rlpon Alf 545 ■ 87 N Y 

Robblna Billy C Reeves' Besnty Show B B 

Roberts Edna Irwin's Big Show B R 

Robinson Thomas Irwin's Big Show B R 

Robinsons The 001 Hawthorne At Minneapolis 

Roblsch A Childress 050 No Clark Chicago 

Rocomora A Susanna Colonial Norfolk 

Bock A Rol 1610 Indiana At Chicago 

Rodgers A St Clair 21 No 50 PhUs 

Roelker Edwsrd Dslnty Duchess B B 

Roof Jack A Clsrs 705 Green Phlla 

Rosalree The Polyteama Hsvsns Cuba 

Roney C W 1821 So Wichita Kan 

Rose Clsrlna 6025 47 Brooklyn 

Rose A Ellis Empire B R 

Rose Fred Bon Tons B R 

Rose Leo Empire B R 

Rose Ben Columbia B R 

Rosenthal Bros 151 Chaplain Rochester N Y 

Roes T B Irwin's Gibson Girls B R 

Ross A Lewis Empire Liverpool Eng 

Ross Frank Wsldron's Trocadero B R 

Rowland Jlmmle Knickerbocker B R 

Royal Minstrel Four Ackers Halifax N 8 

Royden Virginia Mardl Gras Beauties B B 

Russell Mabel Orpbeum Birmingham 

Russell James Irwin's Big Show B B 

Russell-Noes Bertha 172 W 77 N Y 

Rutheford Jim A Co 214 No Second Saginaw Mick) 

THOS J. 

RYANRICHFIELD CO. 

FEB. 7, KEITH'S, BOSTON. 

Ryan Richfield Co Keith's Boston 
Ryno A Emerson 161 W 74 N Y O 
Ryno Jsck Empire B R 



Sal mo Juno Empire Stockport Eng 
Sampson A Douglas Pantages Seattle Indef 
Sanders A La Mar 1827 5 At N Y 
Sanderson Co 080 Salem Maiden Mass 
Sanford Jere Idea Fon Du Lac Wis 
Ssnford A Darlington 8860 Pengrove Phlla 
Scan Ion W J 182 17 Detroit 
Scanlon George College Girls B B 
Scarlet A Scarlet 013 Loogwood At N Y 
Schilling Wm 288 5 At Brooklya 
Scott A Yost 40 Mornlngslde Av N Y 
Seymour Sisters 2425 N Napa Phlla 
Shea Thos T Norka Akron O 
Shedman's Dogs Dumont N J 
Sheldon Viola Hastings B B 



WALTER 



LIZZIE 



SCHRODE and MULVEY 

FEB. 7, MAJESTIC. KALAMAZOO. 
Personal direction of Mr. Pat Casey and Miss 
Jenie Jacobs. 

Shepherd Burt Poll's Worcester 

Sherlock A Van Dalle 514 W 185 N Y 

Sherlock A Holmes 1685 Ellis Ssn 

Shubert Muslcsl Four Bowery B B 

Siddons A Esrle 2515 So Adler Phils 

Sldello Tom A Co 4813 Wentworth At 

Sldmsn Ssm Oh Yon Woman B B 

Slegrist Troupe Winter Circus Chattanooga 

Simms Wlllard A Co Bennett's Montreal 

Slater A Finch 10 N 8 Vlncennes Ind 

Smith A Brown 1824 St. John At Toledo 

Smith Allen 1243 Jefferson At Brooklyn 

Smith Bill Hsstlngs B B 

Smith Larry Wash Soc Girls B B 

Snowden Marie Hippodrome Charleston W Va 

Somers A Storke Elks Club Duluth Minn 

Sonera t Bros 22 Greenwood At Detroit 

Spauldlng A Dupree Box 285 Osslnlng N Y 

Spencer Billy Tiger Lilies B R 

Spragne A McNeece 682 No 10 Phils 

Springer A Church 06 4 Plttsfleld Masa 

St. Clair Minnie 140 So 11 Phlla 

St Btaao Leo 2064 Sutter Ban Francisco 

8t Onges Fred A Co 418 Strand W C London sang 

Stafford A Stone 624 W 188 N Y 

Stanley Vincent F Oh Yon Woman B B 

Stedman Al A Fannie 685 Sixth So Boston Maaa 

Steger Bessie 1584 B'wsy NYC 

Steinert Thomas Trio 581 Lenox At If T 

Stephens Psnl 828 W 28 N Y 

Sterns Al 168 W 24 N Y O 

Stewsrt Harry Marks Waih Soc Glrla B B 

Stewart Howard Knickerbocker B B 

Stevens Lillian Sam Devere's B B 

Stevens George Dainty Ducheas B B 

SteTens Psul 828 W 28 N Y 

Stockwell Miller A Stockwell Globe Johnstown Pa 

Stuart A Keeley Warburton Yonkera N T 



VARIETY 



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SULLY and HUSSEY 



Suglmoto Troupe Palace Hasslton Pa 
is Throe Arams Girla B B 
i Ostman ?im Minstrels 
Swan * O'Dsy Keith** Phils 
Sweeney ft Booney 1484 BaBMr At Scranton Pa 
A Syta 140 Bo Front Phlla 



Tangley Pearl Temple Muskegon Mich 
Taj lor Cerey B Casino Louisville indef 
Taylor Mae Majestic New York 
Taylor Prod Brigadiers B B 
Temple ft O'Brien 16 W Dnlnth Minn 

EVA TAYLOR 

▲YD HEB OOMPAVT. 
FEB. 6, ORPHEUM, DEBTEE* 

Temple Quartette Hathaway Lowell 
Tempest Sunshine Trio Majestic Omaha 
Tarrlll Frank ft Fred 10 W 3 Dnlnth Minn 
Those Three 228 Scott San Francisco 
Thaleros Hipp* N T Indef 
Thatcher Fanny Dainty Duchess B B 

TAMBO ->TAMBO 

Double Tambourine Spinners, 
FEB. 7, AMERICAN, BOSTON. 

Thurston Nellie Irwin's Big Show B B 
Thurston Great Majestic Springfield 111 
Thompson Amy Wash Soc Olrls B B 
Thompson Bay Mrs Hippo N Y Indef 
Thsrndyke Lillian 246 W 88 N Y 
Thornton Geo A 888 Broome N Y 
Thome Mr ft Mrs Harry 288 St Nicholas At N Y 
Thurston George Imperial B B 
Tinker G L 776 8 At N Y 



TORCAT 

"» FLOR D'aLIZa 

PLAYING PAHTAOES' OTBODTT. 



Tops Topsy ft Tcps Poll's Scran ton 
Tonhey Trabnel A Bills Nowlin Circus 
Truesdell Howard ft Co K ft P 6th Are N Y 
TraTers Belle 210 N Franklin Phlla 
Tremalnes Musical Payret Havana Cuba 
Tucker TUlle Matinee Girl Co indef 
Tunis Fay 14 W 101 N Y 
Tattle ft May 8887 W Huron Chicago 
Tweadley John 242 W 48 N Y 
Twentieth Century Co Orpheum Boaton 
Tydeman ft Dooley 121 Elm Camden N J 

U 

Ullne ft Boss Pantagee Seattle Indef 
Usher Claude ft Fanule Orpheum Oakland 



Vagrants Three Keith's Cleveland 

Valdare ft Yarno 183 Galena Aurora 111 

Valdare Bessie 208 W 86 N Y 

Valetta ft Lamson 1320 St Claire Ave Cleveland 

Van Billy Bronx N Y 

Van Chas ft Fannie Pol IN Hartford Conn 

Van Osten Bvs Fashion Plates B R 

Von Serley 81sters 486 B 138 N Y 

Verde 270 W 88 N Y 

Vsrdon Perry ft Wilbur Palace Glasgow Scot 

Variety Comedy Trio 1615 Berth Av Indianapolis 

Vsrln ft Bnrr Grand St Louis 

Vasmr ft Arken 324 Christopher Bklyn 

Vedder LUlie Innuocent Maids B B 

Vasco 41a Acrs Lane London Bug 



CHAS. i FANNIE VAN 

Assisted by OHAS T. LEWIE, 
"ft CASE OF EMERGENCY." 
FEB. 7. POLTB, HABTFOBD. 

Vsss Victor V 25 Hssklns Providence 

Vedder Lillle Cracker Jacks B B 

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Viola ft Bro Otto Majestic Charleston 8 



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Ward Dorothy Miner's Americans B B 

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Waldren May Avenue Girls B B 

Wallace's Jsck Cocatoos e/o Parker Abtttna Ki 

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Walker Nells Orpheum New Orleans 

Walker Musical 1624 BrookaMo Indianapolis 

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Walsh Harry Hastings B B 

Wslaer Twins Palace Albans Vt 

Ward Marty Tiger LllUes B B 

Warren Bob 1808 So Carlisle Phlla 

Washer Bros Apollo Chicago 

Wstermekm Trust Ssm Devers's Show B B 



Waters Tom Columbia St Louis 18 Orpheum Brans- 

vllle 
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WALSH, LYION •* W. 

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IHtneMen, PAT CiaTEE . 

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Watson Kitty Irwin's Big Show B B 

Wstsoo Fsnny Irwin's Big Show B B 

Weaver Frank ft Co 1706 N Baltimore 

Webb Funny Bills Nowlin arena 

Webb Horses ft Co Majestic Dallas 

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Wells B C 10 Warren Tottenham Ct Bond 

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Wast Jno'A ft Co 68 W 66 Chicago 

Whitman Frank Bijou Minneapolis 

Whitman Broa Grand Sacramento 

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Wilson Jesse Irwin's Big Show B B 
Wilson ft Plnkney 207 W 16 Kansas City 

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Winkler Kress Trio 232 W 38 N Y 

Winters Comedy Four 768 B 166 N Y 

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Wlxon ft Kelly 30 Tecumseh Providence 

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Woodhull Harry Lid Lifters B R 

Woodman Harry Ellis Nowlin Circus 

Woods ft Woods Trio Continental Htl Chicago 

Woods Lew Bijou La Crosse Minn 

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Wooley Mark Knickerbocker B R 

Work ft Ower Keith's Columbus 

World ft Kingston Majestic Milwaukee 

Wortbley Abbott ft Mlntborne Majestic Houston 

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Yaw Don Din 119 E Madison Chicago 

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York Charley Carjbondale Pa 

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Zam Trio Waverly Htl Jacksonville Indef 
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Zeno Jordan ft Zeno K ft P 6 At N Y 
Zlnna Musical Comedy Savannah Gs 
Simmer John Harry Lauder Co Special 
Zimmerman Al Vanity Fair B B 
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Al Beeves Beauty Show Boson's Chicago 14 Bm- 
plre Cleveland 

Americana Star Toronto 14 Lafayette Buffalo 

Avsnus Girls Dewey Minneapolis 14 Star St Paul 

Behman Show Gayety Toronto 14 Corinthian Boch- 
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Big Bevlew Lyceum Washington 14 Monumental 
Baltimore 

Bon Tons Gayety Hoboken 14 Music Hall N Y 
Bobamlans Folly Chicago 14 L O 21 Star Cleveland 
Bowery Burleequers Waldman'a Newark 14 Gayety 

Hoboken 
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17-18 Lyceum St Joe 
Broadway Gaiety Girls L O 14 Bijou Phlla 
Century Girls Star Milwaukee 14 Dewey Minne- 
apolis 
Cherry Blossoms 8th Ave N Y 14 Casino Bklyn 
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field 17-18 Empire Holyoke 
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Bmplre Holyoke 14 Money Hill N Y 
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Trocadero Phlla 
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Providence 
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Dreamlands Century Kansas City 14 Standard 8t 

Louis 
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Peterson 14 8th Ave N Y 
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Albany 14 Royal Montreal 
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Schenectady 14 Olympic N Y 
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Follies of the Day Avenue Detroit 14 Folly Chi- 
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Caalno Phlla 
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Girls from Happyland Bmplre Toledo 14 Gayety 

Detroit 
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Heating's Show Star ft Garter Chicago 14 Stan- 
dard Cincinnati 
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Irwin's Gibson Girls Olympic NYU Star Bklyn 
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N Y 
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Jersey Lillies Gayety Minneapolla 14 Gayety Mil- 
waukee 
Jardlu de Paris 7-8 Bmplre Des Moines 10-12 

Lyceum St Joe 14 Century Kanaas City 
Jolly Girls Bowery N Y 14 Empire Newark 
Kentncky Belles Lafayette' Buffalo 14 Avenue De- 
troit 
Knickerbockers Alhambra Chicago 14 Boson's Chi- 
cago 
Lid Lifters Colombia N Y 14-16 Empire Albany 

17-18 Mohawk Schenectady 
Lady Buccaneers Howard Boston 14 Columbia 

Boston 
Marathon Girla Gnyety Louisville 14 Gayety St 

Louis 
Mardl Grau Beauties Corinthian Rochester 14-16 

Mohawk Schenectady 17-10 Empire Albany 
Masqueraders Gayety Pittsburg 14 Garden Buffalo 
Merry Whirl Gayety Kansas City 14 Gayety Omaha 
Merry Maidens Empire Chicago 14 Star Milwaukee 
Miss N Y Jr Academy Pittsburg 14 Lyceum Wash- 
ington 
Morning Noon ft Night Casino Bklyn 14 Empire 

Bklyn 
Moulin Rouge Empire Bklyn 14 Bowery N Y 
Pat White's Gaiety Girls Star Cleveland 14 Aca- 
demy Pittsburg 
Parisian Widows Standard Cincinnati 14 Gayety 

Louisville 
Queen of Jardln de Paris Gayety Baltimore 14 

Gayety Washington 
Renta-Santley 7-0 Apollo Wheeling 10-12 LOU 

Empire Toledo 
Rlnlto Rounders Gayety Omaha 14 Gayety Minne- 
apolis 
Rice ft Barton 7 L O 1012 Apollo Wheeling 14 

Gayety Pittsburg 
Robinson Crusoe Girls Gayety Detroit 14 Star .ft 

Garter Chicago 
Rose Hill Garden Buffalo 14 Gayety Toronto 
Rose Sydcll 7-0 Mohawk Schenectady 10-12 Empire 

Albany 14 Casino Boston 
Runaway Girls Empire Cleveland 14-16 L O 17-18 

Apollo Wheeling 
Sam Devere Monumental Baltimore 14 Trocadero 

Phlla 
Sam T. Jack's Empire Indianapolis 14 Buckingham 

Louisville 
Scrlbner's Oh You Woman Westminster Provi- 
dence 14 Gayety Boaton 
Serenaders Gayety Washington 14-16 Apollo 

Wheeling 17-18 L O 
Star ft Garter Gayety St Louis 14 Majestic Kan- 
sas City 
Star 8how Girla 7-8 Gayety Scran ton 10-12 Lunerne 
Wllkea-Rarre 1416 Folly Pater son 17-18 Bon 
Ton Jersey City 
Town Talk BIJou Phlla 1416 Lunerne Wilkes- 

Barre 17-10 Gayety Scranton 
Tiger Lilies L O 14 Star Cleveland 21 Academy 

Pittsburg 
Trocaderos Gayety Milwaukee 14 Alhambra Chi- 
cago 
Umpire Show 7-8 Folly Peterson 10-12 Bon Ton 

Jersey City 14 Howard Boston 
Vanity Fair Casino Phlla 14 Waldman"s Newark 
Washington Society Girls Trocadero Phlla 14-16 

Gayety Scranton 17-10 Luserne Wllkes-Barre 
Watson's Burl esq urrs 7-8 Gayety Albany 10-12 
Lyceum Troy 14-18 Bon Ton Jersey City 17-18 
Folly Chicago 
Wine Woman A Song Buckingham Louisville 14 

People'e Cincinnati 
Yankee Doodle Girla 7-0 Luserne Wllkes-Barre 10- 
12 Gayety Scranton 14-16 Gayety Albany 17-18 
Lyceum Troy 



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Gibbon Josephine 
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Gleesons ft Houllhsn 
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Geusrd Frnncss 
Grant Virginia 
Gleaaon Harry ' 
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Godfrey Del 
Gulae Johnny 

Howie W 
Herman J H (O 
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Huntings Poor 
Hoops Goy 
Hale Willie 
Hsdley Jos 
Hsrvey Elsie (O) 
Heiman Samuel 
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Hermann Sam 
Herman Mexican 
Hepkln Slstera 
Hosveslg A 
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Howsll Marie (0) 
Mill Henry 
Hess B 
Hyde Frsnkls 
Harr Anna 

"»*ir Jeff Levema (O) 
Hsssard Greco 
Houston Lillian 
Howard Miss 
Herrington Alfred 
Hawthorne Bessie 
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Hethawsy Johnny (G) 
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Humphrey Jack D 
Hamfll Fred 
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A wonderful melody and a novelty set of words. Professional copies are ready 



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IN IRISH COWBOY SONG" 



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SANTA 

Bv WILLIAMS and VAN M.STYHE 

This is the song the two writers sang in vaudeville at the Colonial Theatre 
last week and scored a real success. In fact, we might say, a terrific hit, for they 
were immediately booked for a SOLID SEASON, and we lay particular stress on 
the fact that "Santa Fe" brought them all the returns. The song isn't restricted and 
we Want everybody to sing it, bo send in your address and we'll rush it on to you. 



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1. " THE MOONLIGHT, THE ROSE AND YOU. 

SCHMID and BAER. 

2. " PUT ON YOUR OLD GRAY BONNET." 

WENRICH and MURPHY. 

3. " MANDY, HOW DO YOU DO." 

WENRICH and MURPHY. 

4. " WHEN THE DAISIES BLOOM." 

ANITA OWEN'S NEW WALTZ SONG. 

5. " LADY LOVE." 

McKENNA and GUMBLE. 



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. By WILLIAMS & VAN ALSTYNE 

Every singing act in the world is looking for novelty and comedy songs. And 
we have a GREAT ONE: 

"WHAT'S THE MATTER 
WITH FATHER" 

Here's just one little chorus from the many: 

"What's the matter with rather? 

He's all right. 
What's it matter If father's hair la white. 
Ob, there never was a vacant chair 
Between dear dad and a maiden fair. 
What's the matter with father? 
He's all right." 
(Copyright, J. H. Reraick Co., 1910.) 

Can you sing it to a simple catchy melody by Van Alstyne ? If you can we shall 

be very happy to have you get it, and GET IT NOW. It's what we would call a 

"sure fire hit." 

THE WW WALTZ SONG HIT 

TM AFRAID OF YOU" 

By TWO WALTZ SONG WRITERS 

The boys that wrote "Are You Sincere T" "When I Marry You," etc.. 

AL BRYAN and AL GUMBLE. 

This is such a corking idea that we must print you a chorus, and then just 

think for yourself whether or not you can use it in your act: 

"I'm afraid of yon, I'm afraid of yon, 
For you're so sweet, and you're so neat. 
You're making me lore you whenever we meet. 
I'm afraid of you and your dreamy eyes of blue, 
I'm afraid you will take me. 
Then break me, then shake me. 
Yes, I'm afraid of you." 

(Copyright, J. II. Remlek Co., 1910.) 

Everybody that sings waltz songs can find an absolute novelty in this number, 
and we are going to boost the song as the big hit for 1910 — so hurry up and fall in 
line, for we want you to help us. 





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6. " THERE'S A BIG CRY BABY IN THE MOON." 

SMITH and BURRIS. 

1. "THATIEVER LOW TWO STEP MAN, 

WENRICH and MURPHY. 



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8. "BY THE LIGHT OF THE SILVERY MOON." 

EDWARDS and MADDEN. 

9." " AIN'T YOU COMING OUT TO-NICHT ? " 

H. B. BELCHER and SHIELDS. 

10. " THE HAT MY FATHER WORE UPON SAINT PATRICK'S DAY" 

By JEROME and SCHWARTZ. 



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Each and every one is a distinct novelty end that's all there is to it 



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MaUer Mand 
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clsna (8 F) 
Van George (O) 
Valentine L (0) 
Van Vormser Clara B 

(S F) 
Vlcaya Muriel 
Vlscaya Mile 
Van Wormser Clara (S 

F) 
Vernell Eddie 
Van Arthur (C) 



Wren Lew (O) 
Wilson Grace (O) 
Williams, Sim A 

Walker 
Weston A Wood Trio 

(C) 
Wise A Conn 
W syne wood Bes trice 
Warfleld Dixie Marie 

(O) 
Woods A Woods Trie 

(O) 
Wlsbarg Bam (0) 
Wllltsms One 
Wlnfleld George 
Warfleld Dixie 
Ware Walter 
Wells Marine 



Wood Fanny 
Wright Horace 
Waring Nelson 
Weber Chaa D (C) 
Wlnfleld George (O) 
Walte Will (8. F.) 
Warren Broe 
Wballen Mike 8 
Webber Grace 
Wilson Florence (C) 
Wallace May (0) 
Waldron Lyle (0) 
West Al H (C) 
Weymouth AUce 
Wilson Frank (P) 
Weston Kendal 
Ward Lew A (C) 
Ward B 
Wood Ollle (0) 
Watson A Little 
Welch Rube 
Walte W 

Ward Alice Lillian 
Winston Capt F B 
Whltmsn Walter (P) 
Wood Arthur 
Wood Buster 
Walte Willie (8 F) 

Yoder Curwen A 
Young James (C> 
Yarlck Percy (P) 
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CORRESPONDENCE 



Unless otherwise noted, the following re-, 
ports are for the current week: 



G II I G AGO 



VARIETY'S Chicago Office, 

167 Dearborn Street. 

JOHN J. O'CONNOR, Representative. 

MAJESTIC (Lyman B. Grover, mgr.; agent, 
Orpheum Circuit). — Otis B. Harlan, who shsres 
the headline position with Hetty King at the 
Majestic this week, fared poorly for a headllner 
on Monday afternoon. Harlan has a bunch of 
patter that has been done to death, and bis songs 
didn't help. Hetty King, following Harlan, made 
a big impression. Miss King Is one of tbe best 
In her line seen In the windy city, but Misa King 
made a bit. Tbe one big laughing bit were none 
other than Campbell and Smith, who came on 
next to last. Every line drew a solid laugh, and 
after looking over a nearly laughlesa show the 
crowd welcomed them with open arms. Tom 
Waters, with bis high bat and piano, was on too 



early to get what was due him. If Harlan and 
Waters changed poaltiona it wouldn't hurt the bill 
any. Waters baa an easy way of working that 
can't help but catch on. Donald Graham, a 
Scotch comedian who sang "I Love a Lassie" and 
another Scotch song. Arthur Borannl and Annie 
Nevaro opened tbe two a day show with a classy so* 
robatic and bending turn. Tbe team finished strong. 
Henry Cllve woke the audience up with his bur- 
lesque msglc and proved to be a big laughing bit. 
Chas. Wayne and Gertrude Dee Roche presented 
"Her First Case." Tbe piece Is draggy In parts, 
but contalna some corking good material, and 
should work Into a flrst-claaa offering. Mabel 
Bardlne and Co. In a Cblneae playlet entitled 
"Suey San" offered a novelty for vaudeville. Tbe 
piece la given In poetry, and a long prologue Is 
handed the audience by Suey San juat before 
curtain rises. The Six Glinserettls closed 
show with a novelty acrobatic act, and held the 
audience to the finish. Arthur Crawford and tt 
Moerrions were on in an early apot. ? »' 

AMERICAN (Elmer Rogers, mgr.; agent, WL. 
lam Morris).— Harry Lauder la back in Chicago 
and received a big reception Monday. But T sudor 
Isn't quite tbe whole bUl. Fred Karno'a Co., pre- 
aentlng "A Night In an English Music Hall/' 
tickles the crowd, and wlU be good for another 
week. Weston as the drunk Is lmmenae. "The 
Magpie and the Jay," with Maud HaU Macy and 
Co., la another big laughing bit. The offering 
can lire s long time. The loleen Slaters opened 
with a neat snapshooting and wire act. Hallen 
and Hayes followed with tbelr singing and dan- 
clng turn. Tbe Marimba band of four Hawaiians 
play different selections on a large "marimba- 
phone," while a fifth one leads the orchestra. 
Mile. Berthe, coming on juat before Lauder, was 
liberally applauded. Larola and his assistant 
closed tbe show. 

HAYMARKET. — Griffith, the "hypnotist," Is 
the big feature at the weat aide house thia weak. 
After baving aeen Pauline and others In this Una* 
It la a wonder Griffith can get a hearing, but he 
does, and once started, be hypnotises the audi- 
ence aa well as the aubjecta. Perry and White 
took first prise for laughs. Perry's "dope" song 
could be handled to better advantage, but he gets 
considerable out of It aa It la. They made s hit. 
Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Crane and Co. also scored 
heavily. Florence and Laflin made a good ap- 
pearance in their neat costumes, but their singing 
and dancing la a bit off. Luclanno Lucia sang 
operatic selections in both a natural and falsetto 
voice, both being good. She landed aafe. F. 
Rubins la a lightning brush artist, whose bobby 
Is landscapes. He painted two pictures and waa 
weU applauded. K inker opened the abow with 
acrobatic feats. 



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STAR AND GARTER (Wm. Beebe, mgr.).— 
The "Parisian Widows," tbe last of the Weber 
A Rush shows to plsy Chicago, ran pretty late st 
the Star and Garter thia week, because of one 
Romany Prince wbo styles himself "Marvelous 
Mesmerist," and who occupies about thirty min- 
utes, giving a routine of the familiar "hypnotic" 
material. It was unnecessary to put In an extra 
attraction thia week because the olio of the abow 
la long enough and quite good enough to pnll 
through, dettplte tbe fact that the house has 
played extra attractions nearly every week thia 
HeaKon. Romany Prince practically killed the 
burlesque, which had to he cut short. Prlncs 
made them laugh with bis dozen or more subjects, 
Including the comedian subject. The abow car- 
ries a pretty strong cast of principals, who keep 
going all the time, and several bits In both parts 
were good for well earned laughs. Margie Hilton 
Is the soubret. good looking and lively. Margie 
seemed to be on the verge of tesrlng away from 
the Star and Garter bounds of cleanliness aeversl 
times, but always kept Inside the danger line, 
and made a big bit with her audience. Belle 
nell put over some good work in both parts, and 
also In the olio, where Helle and Arthur Bell 
showed their bell ringing set. Kniily Miles msde 
a pleasing sppen ranee nil through and led several 
nuiulttTs. In the burlesque Kmlly displayed a 
classy red costume that boosted her stock away 
up in the appenrnnce line. Ike Wall put over 
many a laugh In the nrxt part as the typical 
"hick" property man. Here a scene showing a 
rehearsal gave him an opportunity to work, and 
he certainly made good. Dressed as a slouchy 
crank, he monopolized the show's comedy with 
Ben Fierce and Fred Bird, who played a cissy. 
Ben Pierce and Harry Bent ley, who did a He- 
brew, worked well together all through, and Lee 
Hickman as a broken down "legit" carried his 
character to success. Arthur Bell as the Dutch 
landlady, put over a few laughs, but employed 
all the ancient means of comedy when at a dinner 
table he threw food all over Hickman. George 
Nlble played straight well. The first part opens 
with a scene showing an actors' boarding boose. 
The second scene shows the stage entrance of the 
theatre, and from here to tbe close Ike WaU has 
It all to himself. Weber and Rush have pnt to- 
gether a corking good singing chorus, and the cos- 
tumes are much better looking than the sverage 
show, although not representing an enormons ex- 
penditure. The burlesque la called "Fan In s De- 
partment Store," but sfter the long olio bad 
finished It waa neceesary to cut the barlesqne to 
such a degree that It would be unfair to Judge It 
under present circumstances. Hickman and Bent- 
ley open the olio with a singing and talking act, 
Hickman doing straight and Bentley doing He- 
brew. A medley,, formerly used by Bentley alone. 



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VARIETY 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



1909-10 



WESTERN SEASON 



DIRECTION ^^JgT^V^X PAT CASEY 

THE GREATEST VAUDEVILLE HIT IN YEARS; VIDE BILLS, FRISOO 



OAKLAND " TRIBUTE.' » 

"There certainly is magic In the name of Alice Lloyd, for 
the little English music ball queen again drew reoord-smashing 
orowda to the Oakland box office yeaterday and It was perfectly 
eaay to eee that Mlaa Lloyd waa the magnet. 

"Ever since she opened at the big theatre on Twelfth street 
the town has fairly boned with gossip and talk of her per- 
formance. 

"8even days pasted by and then it waa proved that Oakland 
la rerj much more than a one-night stand, for the people con- 
tinued to flock to Alio* Lloyd's headquarters at the Orphoum 
and to buy seats to far in advance that the coming weak is ex- 



pected to be quite as remarkable from a box office point of 
view as was last week." 



SAN FRANCISCO "CHRONICLE." 

CROWDS FLOCK TO HEAR ALIOS LLOYD. 

"Oakland, January Id. — There certainly most be magic in the 
name of Alice Lloyd, Judging by the way in which the crowds 
flock to the Orpheum day after day and night after night. 
Just to hear the little music hall favorite. Many reasons are 
given for Miss Lloyd's popularity. 

"Not the least of her at tract lone is that she la a decidedly 
pretty woman, with a gift for chic dressing. Today, for In- 



stance, she sang seven new songs, each of which required an 
entire change of costume. The songs and costumes proved quite 
aa popular aa tboae of last 'week, and the little comedienne's 
popularity remained unabated." 



JAM. 31, ORPHEUM, LOS ANGELES 



OAKLAND "ENQUIRER." 

"Alice Lloyd, from dear old Lunnon, la at the Orpheum again 
this week, and the little lady continues to please Immensely. 
There are a number of new acts Introduced, but Alice does not 
have to take second plaoe to any of the newcomers. Mian 
Lloyd sings seven new songs, each one decidedly clever, and 
she manages to ind use for as many dreaaea during the forty 
minutes she la on the stage." 

FEB. 7, TRAVEL-FEB. 14, SALT LAKE OITY 









ASSISTED BY 

M'LLE F^LOR D'ALIZA 

PRESENTING THE ONLY TROUPE OF TRAINED GAME ROOSTERS IV THE WORLD. 

Trenton, V. J. TRENT THEATRE— "Your act, which completes a week's stay here to-night, is a decided novelty and pleased our patrons in every way." 

F. CEANCY. 

Seattle, Wash., Jan. 15th. PANT AGES' THEATRE— "As this is the second time you have played my circuit it gives me great pleasure to recommend you to any 
reputable manager or circuit. You have one of the most up-to-date and reined novelty acts for ladies and children, and I am sure you will pack the houses wherever 
you work. It will also be a pleasure for me to play you every season. Yours truly, A*-FK FAVTAOE8." 



goes a hundred percent better with the team, 
and starts things off nicely. They made a good 
slsed bit Sunday afternoon. The Musical Bella 
came next with a neatly dressed and weH-bullt 
musical act. Margie Hilton, assisted by Weber 
-and Rush's Dresden Dancing Dolls, made good from 
the start. The real big applauding hit proved to to 
Nlblo and Spencer in their singing and dancing 
offering. Both are corking good steppers, and de- 
served everything they received. Ben Pierce fol- 
lowed the "hypnotist." Hla medley Is one of the 
best heard this season, and he puts it over right. 

STAR (T. J. Carmody, mgr.; agent, W. V A.). 
— 24-80: Ball and Marshall opened the show nicely, 
-and Roy La Pearl, an exceptionally good singer, 
followed with ill. songs. Warren and Francis bad 
third position and showed an offering which could 
-eaaily be made Into the sort of act in demand on 
the large circuits at thla time. Howard and 
Saner created amusement with patter, songs and 
•dancing. Mlaa Esher Is a clever dancer for a large 
woman. Art Bowen's cartooning in fifth position 
was well received. Charles Montrell and an assist- 
ant followed with a Juggling act, which went 
very big. The Oould Sisters on next to closing 
•did nicely. The Redpath Nappaneea closed the 
ahow wltb school room fun. 

KEDZIE (Wm. Malcolm, mgr.; agent, W. V. 
A.). — The Moneta Five closed the show at the 
Kedale the last half of last week and had every- 
thing their own way. "An Evening at Home" 
is the title of a well-built singing and musical 
act, where each of the five people does a little. 
The Moneta Five will give any act a bard tussle 
on any bill. Cal Stewart wltbout hla drop whit- 
tled his stick and told his rural routine, finish- 
ing strong. Stewart has some new material 
since last seen, and still is well up In his class. 
Lewis and Cbapln were on Instead of Sol Barns 
and eaaily made good. The opening gag "Raw, 1 
Raw, Raw" has been "rawed" around here pret- 
ty long, and doesn't get them anything. The 
medley landed a bunch of laughs and sent tbe 
team straight to the front. Archie Onrl and 
•Co. offered a Juggling and balancing act that 
4anded because of Onrl's ability to handle tbe 
sticks. Onrl Juggles seven balls, bat doesn't 
work It up strongly enough, and falls to get 
half the value out of the trick. Tbe devil sticks 
have been bandied by Japs for a long time, bat 
-Onrl can Joggle them with anyone. A little boy 
in the act Is made up for a girl and fools every- 
one. The trio work hard and deserved every- 
thing they received. Douglas and Douglas offered 
a fairly good acrobatic opener. It'a a novelty 
to see tbe woman in an act of tbla kind do any 
work, and Douglas and Douglss are to be com- 
pllmented on this. Opening the show at the 
Kedzle Is a bard place, to Judge an act of this 
kind. O'CONNOR. 

RBX (Consldlne A: O'Toole, mgrs.; agent, A. E. 
Meyers).— The Rex Is Chicago's newest small 
chouse, and Is located on Madison Street near 
Weetern Avenue, only a few blocks from the 
Ashland snd the Kedxle. The new bouse Is a 
soeat little place hut a bard place for talking 
*cts, as the trolley cars buxx pass every half 



minute. Last three days of last week the bill 
was a first class one. Johnson and Fletcher, for- 
merly with the Four International Comlques, are 
two corking good tumblers. Jack Atkins came 
next with a good line of talk that seemed to go 
a little high. Jack Harlow and Company pre- 
sented a aketch called "The Dickey Bird" that 
doesn't belong on the split week time. "The 
Dickey Bird" offers lots of funny little situa- 
tions, and the present cast seems to get all they 
can out of them, although the one playing the 
father la not Just quite a* fatherly as he mlgbt 
be. The act is a hard one to Judge in the Rex, 
and would look better with a regular set behind 
It. Olga Loraine with her Bowery Oirl specialty 
put over a bit well deserved. Mad Miller closed 
the show with a novel offering In the Jail break- 
ing line. Instead of handcuffs Miller works only 
with Jackets, etc. Tbe act Is a good one, and 
Miller would get a lot more out t»f It were it 
properly staged and presented. At present It Is 
mediocre, and it will take a little thinking to 
pot it In the first line. 

8ARATOOA CAFE (Roy Sebree, mgr.; agent, 
Jacob Stewed). — Earl Flynn and Nettle McLaugh- 
lin did well at tbe "Sarra" the first half of this 
week wltb their singing and dancing act. The 
team returned to the cookery with a complete 
outfit of new costumes, with the exception of tbe 
Yama Yama suit worn by Miss McLaughlin. This 
is tbe kind of an act that can make a bit at the 
Saratoga, no matter what tbe diners are eating. 
Alice Van ia another bit with her medley of na- 
tional dances. Miss Van changes her costume 
to suit tbe dsnee by removing a small particle 
of clothing during her steps and tossing it to one 
aide. The Begar Slaters held over from laat week 
also, won applause with their acrobatic whirl- 
wind dancing. Con Daley la probably satlafled 
that a quiet alnglng act does not go In the dining 
room. Con tried a quiet "dope" song, but no 
one beard blm. The Lambrottls opened tbe show 
with a musical act. Jlmmle Gordon Bays he heard 
tbem play "Dixie," although he waa up on the 
sixth floor. 

BUSH TEMPLE (W. P. Shaver, mgr.; agent. 
Frank Q. Doyle).— BUI for 24-30 was very well 
liked. The Great Albinl was heedllner and bis 
work waa lotereatlug. Checkers Von Hampton and 
Haxel Josslyn and Co. were liberally applauded. 
It Is a "girl" act, and while put together badly 
individual cleverness Is evidenced. Ada Melrose 
opened th<» ahow wltb songs and imitations. The 
Twin City Quartet (until recently the Apollo 
Quartet) followed and waa liked. Davis and 
Cooper did particularly well In third place. Tbe 
Von Hampton and Joealyn Entertainers bad fourth 
place. After the Intermission Adelaide Lorene and 
Co. presented an act which is new in Chicago, and 
which has undoubted merit. It is particularly 
well drewed. Will Splllard followed wltb ill. 
aongs, and then on came Eddie Kane, a Jew co- 
median, who scored a big bit. His talk Is en- 
tertaining and his parodies are clever. Given a 
choice position on the bill he more than made 
good. The Great Alblni cloeed tbe show. 
LINDEN (C. S. Hatch, mgr.; agent, William 



Morris, Inc.). — 81-2: Pearl Allen, Watson and 
Dwyer, Keegan and Mack and Tom Magulre. 3-6: 
McDonald and Huntington, Arthur Loftoa, Grace 
Orma and Caaad Brothers. 

FRANKLIN (Glsel and Becbman, mgrs.; agent, 
Frank Q. Doyle). — 31-3: Lillian Msyr, Davla and 
Cooper, Bruce and Calvert, and Reffner and Cook. 
4-0: Harrison, Norman, Gilbert Trio, Texlco, Moran 
and Morris and Jlmmle Green. 

CIRCLE (Ballaban Brothers, mgrs.; agent, W. 
V. A.). — Jimmy Lucas, Mootambo and Bar tell a, 
George Paul and Co., and Lewie and Cbapln. 3-6: 
Douglas, Flint and Co., Floyd Mack and Loos 
Brothers. 

APOLLO (Robert Levy, mgr.; agent, Frank Q. 
Doyle).— 31-2: "Sir General," Herbert Albinl. 
Richards and De Winter and Ethel Gllkey. 3-6: 
The Great Albinl, Bessie Allen, Leonhardt and 
Pollaid and Porto Rlcan Quartet. 

COMEDY (J. G. Burch, mgr.; agent, William 
Morrla, Inc.). — 31-6: Jarvis and Martyn, John 
Baxter, Laura Roth, Canfleld and Carleton, Colby 
and May and Blssonette and Newman. 

VIRGINIA (J. F. Rltchey, mgr.; agent, Frank 
Q. Doyle). — 31-2: Laurlent Trio, Washer Bros., 
Texlco. and Nacy Walker. 3-6: Walter B. Hale, 
William Burt and Co., White and Mann and Rlva 
Larsen Troupe. 

PASTIME (Edward Barrett, mgr.; agent, W. V. 
A.).— 31-0: Edith Clifford, Lowell and Esther 
Drew, Little Christine, Kalma and La Farlon, 
J. R. Waters and the Six Gypsy Wayfarers. 

GARFIELD (Fred Schaefer, mgr.; agent, Frank 
Q. Doyle).— Mabel McKlnley la feature act all this 
week. Rest. 31-2: Burkhart and Berry, O'Con- 
nor, Saunders and Elliott, Tom Powell and 
Schwarts and Knell. Rest, 3-6: Mr. and Mrs. 
Charles Ellis. Eddie Knne and Totlto and Co. 

PRESIDENT (I. A. Levlnaon, mgr.; agent, Wm. 
Morrla, Inc.). — The American Newsboys' Quartet 
Is feature all this week. Rest, 31-2: Jack Haw- 
kins and Co., Arthur Loft us. and Zlska and Co. 
Beat, 3-0: Pearl Allen. Al Wild and Clayton and 
Drew. 

CRYSTAL (Frank Schaefer, mgr.; agent, Frank 
Q. Doyle). — 31-2: Porto Rlcan Quartet, Totltos and 
Co., Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ellis. Eddie Kane and 
Ollle Westerman. 3-0: Eddie Gil more, Hall and 
Hall, Burkhart and Berry, O'Connor, Saunders 
and Elliott and Tom Powell. 

GRAND (Grand Theatre Co., mgrs.; agent, W. 
V. A.).— 31-2: Kameklchl Japs, Wayne Christy, 
Smith and Arado, and Musical Geralds. 4-6: Four 
Dancing Bells, Ivewls and Cbapln, Bessie Leonard 
and Richmond and Hawley. 

LYCEUM (Fred Llnnlck, mgr.; agent, Frank Q. 
Doyle*. — 81-2: Mae Melbane and Co., Robert Fosha, 
Sam k Otto and The Brahama. 3-0: "Sir Gen- 
eral," Jolly Ruth Garnold. Rlckarda and De Wln- 
tera and Musical Morrises. 

ABCH (Art Jarvis. mgr.; agent, Frank Q. 
Doylo). — The Quaker City Quartet Is featured all 
week Rent, 31-2: Al Wheeler, Burke and Far- 
low, and William Burt and Co. Rest, 8-6: Laur- 
lent Trio. Washer Brothers and Nancy Walker. 

IMPERIAL (A. Samuels, mgr.; agent, W. V. 
A.). — 31-3: Tom Carroll and wife, Dalton and Tif- 



fee. Patti McKlnley and the Two O' Doles. 

MABEL (Robert Pottlnger, mgr.; agent, W. V. 
A.).— Christine Hill and Co. la featured all week. 
Rest, 31-8: Leo Beers and Wlshard Sisters. Best, 
4-6: The Heaveys, The Savages and Annette Link. 

VICTORIA (H. W. Thompson, mgr.; agent, W. 
V. A.). — Zenda Is featured all week. Rest, 31-3: 
Murphy and Mack, Stlth and Stlth. Rest, 4 0: 
Leo Been and Tom Carroll and wife. 

PEKIN (Robert Notts, mgr.; agent, Frank Q. 
Doyle). — 31-6: Emerson and Adams, Baker and 
Connella, Hubert De Veau, Wlndecker'a Band, 
Swlnton and Walker, Ed Tollver and May Wallls. 

LYRIC (Ben Glroux, mgr.; agent, W. V. A.). — 
31-3: Carmen and Roberts, Al Weft, The Heaveys. 
3-6: Will Fields, Murphy and Mack and Tbe Lam- 
bolttee. 

PEOPLE'S (John J. Nasb, mgr.; agent, 8.-C.).— 
31-6: Godlewsky Troupe, Woodford's Animals, 
Harry and Kate Jacknon, Dorothy Vaughan and 
Tom Ripley. Little Hip was the headllner last 
week and Tom Brantord provided the major part 
of tbe show with hla songs and talk and Imitation 
of a human band, and presenting Tbe Three Meth- 
ven Slaters, who recently came under bis man- 
agement, and Onetta, the dancer. Mr. Brantford 
went big and hla other acts were well liked. Mr. 
and Mrs. Jule Walters took the place of Ralph 
Cummlngs and Co. late in the week and presented 
a different sketch from that reviewed recently In 
VARIETY. 

SITTNER'S (Paul Slttner, mgr.; agent, S.-C). 
—31-6: Anna Eva Fay, Seven Kid Kldders, Willis 
and 8toncalcer, Redwood and Gordon and Great 
Lawrence Trio. Frank Mayne and Co., In the 
protean playlet, "Tbe Third Degree," waa head- 
lined for week ending 30 and proved an unusually 
meritorious offering. Mr. Mayne played seven dif- 
ferent characters splendidly. Frank nealy had 
tbe role of tbe ofllcer and Lou Miller was tbe In- 
spector. Lloyd Coppens was well received with 
his "Rube" violinist character. The Three Sis- 
ters Kelcey scored with songs and dances, Intro- 
duced wltb eccentric touches by one of the girls. 
Douglas A. Flint and his company (Vlrglula Fair- 
fax and William Gross, Jr.) presented a comedy 
sketch. "The Mixers," which caused many hearty 
laughs. The Porto Rlcan Quartet (colored) were 
very good and the basso snng several good solos. 
The Four Tossing La Velles opened the show with 
an acrobatic act, In which the most striking trick 
was the assuming of a three-high position and 
having the top-mounter come gradually to the 
floor with tbe understandera retaining their hold, 
and after a moment's rest a return to the original 
position. 

SCHINDLER'S (L. S. Scblndler, mgr.; agent, 
S.-C). — Four Cook Sisters and Madam Bedlnl's 
horses are held all week, last being feature act. 
Rest, 31-2: Douglas Flint and Co. and Miller and 
Lisle. Rest, 3-6: Ed Dunkborst and Co. and Mul- 
llnl Trio. •> 

MARLOWE (Ed Shields, mgr.; agent, 8.-0.).— 
31-6: Little Hip, Bessie Brownie and Co., Art 
Adair, Huntress and the Three Methven Bisters. 



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adintf Pantomimitt in "Paris by NtrfHt" 



Will leave that company Feb. 6 to rehearse a new act with Mile. Ln Gai 



Ralph Cummlnga was closed at the People'a 
Theatre on Wednesday night of last week. The 
curtain was held ten minutes for him, and en 
argument followed, lo which he was closed. Mr. 
and Mrs. Jule Walters took his place. 



Ida Bturgeas, of The Follies of the Day," baa 
been suffering with her throat, but baa remained 
with the company In spite of her Illness. 



Leah Propp, of "The Follies of the Day," left 
the ahow at Albany, to get married. She had been 
one of Gertrude Hay's Brick Tops. 



Walter McCullougb, who recently cloaed as lead- 
lag man of a stock company at Bait Lake City 
and came to Chicago, returned to the Salt Lake 
lest week and opened there Sunday as "The Devil" 
In "The Devil, the Servant and the Man." 



The Hoffbrau and Edelweiss restaur an ta bare 
Installed s quartet to work contlnuoualy from 
11:30 p. m. to 1 a. m, hereafter. The quarteta 
will do solo and team work as well ss singing 
together. The Hoffbrsu hss the Apollo Qusrtet 
end the Edelweiss the Eclipse Quartet. 



The Morris Chicago office is booking for ths 
Orpheum Theatre, Oweosborougb, Ky., snd the 
Grand at Balelgb, N. C. 

Paul Gondron was msde s shrlner lsst week. 



John Conaldlne of the Salllyan-Consldlne Circuit 
Is expected In Cblcsgo about the 8th of February. 

Joe Tinker, tbe baseball player who suddenly 
leaped to fame In Tsudeville, hss sepsrsted from 
Ssdie Sherman, and tbla week "A Great Catch" 
is st the Star Theatre, wbere Zella Call is hold- 
ing down the bsae formerly covered by Miss 
Sbermen. 

Tbe cause of tbe team splitting was tbe failure 
of Mlas Sherman's voice lsst week while the 
shortstop's act was holding down top position at 
the Majestic. There la little danger of Tinker 
deserting the cubs for vaudeville, a la Donlln, 
and It la thought that after Joe has worked tbe 
local Association bouses he will hie him borne 
end don his uniform for the Southern workout. 



Mabel McKlnley headlined a bill at the Apollo 
Theatre, a small house In town, booked by Frank 
Q. Doyle. 

Tbe Musical Lamoinea play a return date at 
the Majestic, East St. Louis, Feb. 13, opening st 
tbe Stsr the following week. 



Frank Trottman, manager of tbe Star Theatre, 
Milwaukee, which plays Western Wheel burlesque 
shows, Is contemplating building a ten-cent mov- 
ing picture theatre on Third Street of that town. 
Tbe new bouse will have seating capacity of 000. 



Tbe Witching Hour closed last Saturday at 
Milwaukee, Wis. 



Tom Flynn, tbe ex-cop, who owns theatres in 
Kensington snd Blue Island, besides s string of 
rsce horses, is reported to bsve won $50,000 on 
his fillies in the South last week. Tommy Bur- 
chill says Flynn will probably buy a few more 
saloons. 



George Crotty has been booked over tbe Inter- 
State time. 

"Slivers" Oakley left Chicago last Saturday to 
Jump to Hatbaway'8, New Bedford. Oakley lost 
the Sunday shows In order to make the Jump. 



Chas. E. Kohl. Jr., has booked Chlqulta to play 
the Star next week, with tbe Haymarket to fol- 
low. Chiqulta has been playing in tbe west for 
some time. 



"Deep Stuff" McKee is tbe name of an act 
that has been booked over the Campbell-Danfortb 
time by Tommy Burcblll. 



Burns and Clark, who were playing tbe Vau- 
dette, Alma, Mich., last week, left Saturday to 
make Manitowoc for a Monday opening, but failed 
to arrive until Tuesday night, having spent two 
days out in the middle of Lake Michigan on a 
boat that was lost. 



Ralph Clarke, the harpist, formerly with Julius 
Steger and Co., has been booked solid up to next 
May. 



Jlramie Lucas played the first three* days of the 
week of Jan. 31 at the Circle Theatre here, and 
left the following day to make a Jump for Spo- 
kane, where he opens on the Orpheum time. 



Budd Mrnzel, formerly stage manager of the 
Kedzle, and now connected with the Eugene Cllne 
Co., returned last week from a trip on tbe road, 
and will remain here, attending to city buslneaa. 



Recently Jack Lalt, press agent of tbe Ameri- 
can Music Hall, was sitting around a table with 
several friends, among which were Asbton Ste- 
vens and Elmer Rogers, manager of the American 
Music Hall. Lalt Introduced Stevens to Rogers 
and remarked as he did so: "Mr. Rogers, this Is 
Mr. 8tevens of the Examiner, who was responsi- 
ble for my debut In tbe show business." Stevens 
extended his band to I Jilt and said: "Jack, old 
boy, glad to hear of It; when is it coming off?" 

Mlnger & Jalonak, lessees of the Danville Opera 
House, Danville, 111., and the Illinois Theatre, 
TJrbans, 111., have placed their bookings In tbe 



bands of the Morris Cblcsgo office. Mlnger 4 
Jalonak are figuring on leasing. 



The employees of Milwaukee theatres win run 
off a mask ball at the West Side Turn Hall, Mil- 
waukee, on Feb. 0. 



Harry Klrshbaum, formerly manager of the Ted 
Snyder music store st Kansae City, has bean 
shifted to Chicago, where he will become a plug- 
ger under the guidance of Frank Clark. 

The Crossman Qusrtet agreed to disagree last 
week at Duluth, and the act split up. -Mr. Gross- 
man has held bis men together for a year, and 
will reorganise in tbe nesr future with four other 
men. Tbe ect baa gained a good reputation In 
the middle west. 



Msudle Smith, at present the understudy to 
Vera Mlchaelena In "The Flirting Princess," will 
play the principal part on the road next season. 



The Moneta Five have been booked over the 
Sulllvsn-Oonsldlne time for a return engagement. 



Frank Murphy of the Pbantastlc Pbsntoms, la 
tbe father of a baby girl born Jan. 21, at Duluth, 
Minn. 



Jim Morton gave one of the classiest supper par- 
ties ever pulled off at the Saratoga laat week, 
when Mrs. Morton (Josephine Alnsley) returned 
to bubby sfter s long absence, having been on the 
Sulllvsn-Considine time. Jim was working, and 
after the show took in a dog fight with a number 
of friends, but managed to get to tbe "Sarra" In 
time for soup. Seated around tbe table were 
Sadie Manley. Joe Tinker and wife, Fred Mace 
and wife, Billy Gould, A. E. Meyers, Jake Ster- 
nad, "Slivers" Oakley, Vic. Hugo, Hsrry Tlghe, 
Bert Cordray, Jlnnle Farrell, Abe Jacobs, Dsn 
O'Lesry, Harry McGlnnls, B. J. Lsrkln, Walter 
Simpson, Marie Clarke and a score of others. 
Tbe food -f est took place during the vaudeville 
show, and the Tribune photograpbers took s flash- 
light photo of tbe affair from tbe stsge. 

Gertrude Stanley at present leading woman of 
tbe stock company at the Majestic, Topeka, la 
suing T. Burke in vaudeville for divorce. Edward 
J. Ader Is the attorney for the complainant. 

Cbas. E. Conway and Blanch Alexander have 
been booked by Cbas. E. Kohl, Jr., for the Star 
week of Feb. 14. Their offering is entitled "When 
I Was In tbe Ballet." 



Morris snd Morton, who hsve Just finished s 
long tour over the Sulllvan-Consldlne Circuit, 
have separated, and Johnnie Morris has gone to 
Dnlutb to rehearse a new act with his wife. 



Merrltt and Love have been booked for four 
weeks through tbe Walter Keefe office. 



Errac has been booked for twenty weeks over 
tbe Western Vaudeville Managers' time. 



Maud Hall Macy Co. open In Winnipeg next 
week for a 20- week rnn over tbe S.-C. time. 

"Menetekel," which Just finished nine weeks 
on the Keefe times, opens for a return engage- 



SAIN PRAINGISGO 

BY LESTER FOUNTAIN, 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; Orpheum 
Circuit, agent direct). — Julius Steger In "The 
Way to the Heart," artistic hit: Gus Edwards' 
"Kountry Kids" in "Miss Rose's Birthday." mild 
success; Prato's Slmlsan Cirque, fair applause; 
Arthur Whltelaw. "Tbe Irish-American," got 
away flying and closed strong; Hackett, Cbllds 
and Morton, carrying act, good; Vllmoa Westony, 
appreciated; Claude and Fannie Usher In "Fa- 
gan's Decision." big reception, repeated curtains; 
Four Readings, big applause throughout; Cook 
and Stevens, landed solidly. 

NATIONAL (Zlck Abrams. mgr.; agent., S.-C. 
W. P. Reese). — Show weak. Emerald and Du- 
pree. English s. and d.. slow opening, close well; 
Gardner and Golden, "Those Funny Men in Black." 
outstays time limit: Al Fremont A Co. In "The 
Way of the West." finish disclosed too early, 
stilted plot, but scored; Sally Stembler, comedi- 
enne, passed: Probst, whistling Imitator, clever, 
appreciated: George P.. Reno, "The Misfit Army," 
beadllner. good laugh. 

AMERICAN (Ed Iloman. mgr.: agent, S.-C: 
W. P. Iteese). — Four Baltua, acrobats, appre- 
ciated; I.e Brun Grand Opera Trio, well liked: 
Tralnor and Dale In "Prevaricating Hero," 
pleased: Yola Yberrl. "A Dream of the Dance," 
accompanied by Louise Taylor, soprano soloist, 
singing bit: Les Jundts, equilibrists, good ap- 
plause; Merrlman and l/ocoursey. singing, scored; 
Eddie Dolan, monologlst, laughing hit. 

CHUTES (Alex. Pantages. mgr.).— Lottie 
Mayer. "The Diving Queen." Interesting; Wills 
and Hasson. equilibrists, great act. went big; 
Pearson and Garfield, comedy and song, sincere 
effort: Payne and Lee, s. and d., well received; 
Macl.ean and Bryant, sketch. "Ootsey," ordinary; 
Slg. Galvano, harpist, passed nicely. 



The Grand Theatre, Mission and 22d Sts., will 
play three acts Instead of two as heretofore. 



Alber's Polar Bears have proven a big feature 
at tbe various bouses In town. 



Bert Levey is now booking tbe Fresno Theatre, 
Fresno, Cal. 



J. S. Victor, formerly stage manager at the Na- 
tional, ia now at the Portola Theatre. 



Manager Zlck Abrams, of the National Theatre, 
la In the ice business these days. This season's 
harvest of Ice up to dste from, the three lakes on 
his rsnch In Siskiyou Co. Is 000 tons. Ice at pres- 
ent is bringing $10 a ton. From present lndlcs- 
tlens another freese is possible. Manager Elck baa 
orders for his entire stock. 



Tony Lubelskl, smusement manager of tbe Por- 
tola Cafe, has secured the following artlata, who 
are en route to tbla resort: Ins Claire, Gypey 
Wayfarers, Blanche Gafney and her Five Dancing 
Girls, Beth Stone, late feeture with Lulu Gleser 
Comedy Co. Fsmous Fratlnelll la now being ne- 
gotiated for. 

Billy Arlington, the old time minstrel and for 
many years at the head of the various minstrel 
snows under hie real name of Valentine R. Bun- 
noil, baa brought ault for divorce. 



O. 8. Burns, the booking sgent, hss formed a 
partnership with Ernest Howell, of the Central 
Theatre, end hereafter the former's string of in- 
dependent houses will be known ss ths Burns- 
Howell Circuit. 



Bern Mendelsohn, manager of tbe novelty thsstrs 
Vellejo, Cal., will take charge of Bert Levey'e 
offices in. this city shout Feb. 1. Levey will then 
leave for tbe east on s business trip. 



Tbe California Theatre, with tbe change of 
policy, running pictures in the afternoons only 
snd ths regular performances st night, hss made 
a most profitable move, capsclty being ths rule. ' 



A rumor Is afloat that tbe management of the 
Central Theatre Is contemplating going back to 
melodrama. Before the fire tbls house wss ths 
home of tbe melodrama. Vaudeville bss been tried 
tbe last few weeks. FRISCO. 



BOSTON 



By MORTON BIRGE, 

VARIETY '8 Boston Representative. 

62 Summer Street. 

AMERICAN (Lindsay M orison, mgr.; agent, 
William Morris).— Tbe second snd final week of 
R. A. Roberts as tbe American beadllner opened 
with a big bouse. Mackay, musical mimic, started 
the bill to fair applause. Tbe Reld Bisters, acro- 
batic dancers, worked up slowly to a hand on 
brisk kicking and closed strong with acrobatic 
finale. Mlddleton, 8pellmeyer and Co., "A Texaa 
Wooing," drew two curtains at tbe finish, and 
applause for Mlddleton's solo; Tudor Cameron aud 
Bonnie Gaylord, lu "On and Off tbe Stage," 
started matters right. Tbe shift to dressing room 
scene caught tbe bouse well and tbe act held 
strong. Dora Pellet ler, In Imitations, with Charles 
Messenger at the piano, went well, wltb good 
band for Imitation of Tauguay. R. A. Roberts, 
beadllner. cbauged to "Cruel Copplnger." Roberts 
was given advance applause and good bands on 
his changes throughout. Act closed strong with 
four curtains. Jas. J. Corbett, billed strong, 
came ou to a good band and held easy wltb 
stories. Flying Weavers, aerlallsts and iron-Jaw, 
went well. 

KEITH'S (Geo. Clark, mgr.; agent. U. B. O.). 
— With Lole Fuller's dancing muses In the "Bal- 
let of Light," Jesse Lasky's new "At the Wal- 
dorf," Mareena Nevaro and Mareena. the comedy 
equilibrists, and Neff and Stair in an act new to 
the big time, the Keith bill tbls week was full 
of meat. Tbe •Musical Johnstons, zylopbonlsts, 
opened the bill and drew an encore. Ed Morton's 
comedy songs opened quietly, but got under way 
and closed In good shape. Mareena, Nevaro and 
Mareena got an instant hand on the cigarette 
business, and never let go of the boose. Tbe 
Neapolitans scored for an artistic act; John Neff 
and Carrie Starr, having their first go at United 
time, justified the good reports of them. The 
Ballet of Light scored as usual. Clifford and 
Burke in their talk and s. and d.. went merrily. 
Lasky's "At the Waldorf," tbe longest act on 



tbe bill, sustained the Interest with Knute 
Erlckson's comedy business getting tbe big laughs. 

CASINO (Charles Waldron, mgr.; agent, direct). 
—"High Rollers," added feature; Farrell Taylor 
Trio, musical; Six Bonsettia, acrobats. 

COLUMBIA (Harry Farren, mgr.; agent, di- 
rect). — "Empires," Wednesday, wrestling; Joe 
Rusek vs. Jim Prokus, amateurs, Friday. 

GAYETY (G. H. Batcheller, mgr.; agent, di- 
rect).—' 'Columbl as. • ' 

BOWDOIN SQUARE (A. L. Griffin, mgr. ; agent, 
Pbll Hunt, New York; Ed. Kelley, Boston).— Mon- 
tague's "Fashion Plates." House bill includee 
Von Herding, "Human Butterfly"; Jennie Ward, 
comedienne; The Husseys, ventriloquism and mu- 
sical; Morgan and West, sketch; pictures. 

HOWARD (Jsy Hunt, mgr.; sgent, Phil Hunt, 
New York; Ed. Kelley, Boston). — John L. Sullivan 
and Jake Kllraln for beadllner act; Johnson- 
Ketcbcll fight films; Blake's snlmsl olrous; Burns 
and Fulton, dancers; Howard and Colllnson Trio, 
"Fun in s Cblns Shop": Billy Fsrnon and Clarke 
Sisters, s. snd d.; Flying Martins, trapese; Bouton 
and Burke, songs; Burgos and Clara, guns, lariat 
and wire act; Rice and Walters, "A Day on the 
Farm"; Moon and Phillips, musical; Walsh end 
Reddln, comedy; Theo Lelgbtner, planologue; 
Celia Weston, songs; LeClalr and West, co- 
medians; Oterlta. 

HUB .(Joe Mack, mgr.; agent, William Monte). 
— The Great Weld mere, hypnotist; 81-2: Frisby, 
Dyke end Co., muslcsl comedy; Alice Lee, bsl- 
lada; Nina Lester, s. sod d. ; pictures. 

SCENIC (M. F. O'Brien, mgr.; agent, 1. B. A.). 
, — Soiners and Laws, 'The Auto Maniacs"; Skinner 
end Woods, s. snd d.; Lottie Fremont, serio- 
comic; Frsnk Hstch, songs; pictures. 

CAMBRIDGE SCENIC (F. 0. Murray, 'mgr.; 

.agent, I. B. A.).— Gertrude Dudley and Co., songs; 

>Dannle 81mmons, hobo; Juggling DeLtsles, Louise 
Whitney, songs; pictures. 

NEW PALACE (I. M. Mosher. mgr.; agent, Na- 
tional). — Ross snd Stusrt, Greet Bowdoln snd 
Co.; Van snd Davis, Harrison snd Moore, Four 
Whslens, Dsve Porter snd Co., Wslters and 
White. Aitkin Bros., Iogrsm snd Llnd, Prsmplns; 
pictures. 

WASHINGTON (Nat Burgess, mgr.; sgent. 
National).— Alice Patten, Three Morrises, Ssndy 
McGregor, Harris snd Nelson, Miller snd Prince- 
ton, Towers; pictures. 

OLD SOUTH (Nst Burgess, mgr.; agent. Na- 
tional). —Turner Bros.. Bob Wlnstanley, Sbsrp 
snd Sbsrp, Ledmsn end Somen,' Bouse end Sloans; 
pictures. 

QUEEN (W. T. Worthy, mgr.; sgent, National). 
—Mile. Rlcardo, Grace Mantell, Gertrude Black; 
pictures. 

UNIQUE (W. T. Worthy, mgr.; agent. Na- 
tional). — Bert Seers, Rube Armadale, Clarine 
Moore, Geo. Devere; pictures. 

PASTIME (Frank Browne, mgr.; agent. Na- 
tional).— Harmony Trio, Karl Lang, Jas. Moore; 
pictures. 

STAR (Charles Campbell, mgr.; agent, Nation- 
al).— Mike Dowd, Elmer, Clarence Dot son, Clay- 
ton Jenkins; pictures. 



A new vaudeville and moving picture house hss 
been opened on Temple street, Cambridge, named 
the Scenic. It Is the latest addition to tbe Scenic 
Circuit, which books through John J. Qulgley'a 
Boston branch of tbe I. B. A. F. C. Murray la 
manager of the new bouse. ' 

"The Girl from Rector's" played two extra 
matinees this week at the Boston In addition to 
the Wednesday and Saturday regulars. "The 
Girl" got by tbe censor and tbe attendance wss 
a riot. 



Theodore Schroeder. the vaudeville producer, has 
arranged with the I. B. A., through John J. 
Qulgley'a Boston office, for Karl and Cleo Sisters 
to play the Independent circuit. 

Marie Victoria, who cln*e* 5 a ten weeks' sing- 
lug engagement at the Empire, holds a contract 
to play with "The Yankee Girl" Co. next season. 



YOU BET SHE MADE GOOD 

Jeannette Dupree 

NEXT TO CLOSING THE SHOW AT THE STAR, CHICAGO. TOO 

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By GEORGE M. YOUNG. 

KEITH'S (H. T. Jordan, mgr.; agent. TJ. B. 
O.). — It was tough sledding for the acts on Mon- 
day. The patrons of this bouse, particularly on 
Monday afternoon, bave never been known to be- 
come wildly enthusiastic even at the height of 
their merriment, but on Monday they were an- 
ususlly cold. Irene Franklin was the headllner 
and she got s whole lot out of them. Those In 
front did come to life long enough to hand out a 
big bunch of applause st the finish of escb song, 
and when she finally ssng "Redhead" they forced 
her to come back for several bows. Her success 
lies in her songs and the way she puts tbem over. 
One or two of her new songs are gems. Several 
new sets were shown snd made good. Btblynne 
Bradford and William H. Macart, in "A Legiti- 
mate Hold-up." made a very good Impression. 
Macart paves the wsy cleverly with tslk and 
there are plenty of comedy, action and situstlons 
in the full-stage portion of the act to carry it 
through a winner. Miss Bradford forms sn excel- 
lent foil, slso sdding s decidedly attractive stage 
presence. I/ols Merrill and Frank Otto were new 
here in their "After the Shower." There is just 
a little too much tslk to keep up the isce in the 
early portion. Their bits of singing snd stepping 
add a nice finish. Miss Merrill is slso there with 
some looks. Tom Edwsrds. the ventriloquist, fin- 
ished strongly with the Infant stuff. He has a 
good line of tslk with the boy, gets bis best re- 
sults with the "Infant." especially with the 
"women." The Village Choir got through nicely 



as usual. There Is little chance for this set to 
fall down on its general merit for singing snd it 
is always good to look at. There is a new drop 
used, also a new man in the four. Mr. and Mrs. 
Perkins Fisher did extremely well considering their 
position with "The Half Way House." There Is 
a deal of good, snappy talk in hie sketch, with a 
pretty bit of sentiment for the finish. The Klta- 
mura Japs were on at the clone. The algbt of , 
the elaborate setting always holds the bouse and 
the Jsps go through n routine of showy and well 
done stuff. The Three Ernests had the opening 
spot snd did more than usually well there. Mc- 
Nlsh snd Penfold followed snd got through nicely. 
FOREPAUGH'8 (Miller A Kaufman, tngrs.; 
agents, Tsylor A Kaufman). — Wahland and Teck- 
la, Musical Days, Jenkins and Covert, Phil Ben- 
nett. 

LIBERTY (M. W. Taylor, mgr.; agents, Taylor 
A Kaufman). — Robinson Trio, Al snd Llls Sharpe, 
Mylle snd Ortb, Louis Granat, The Lanoles. 

PLAZA (Frank Ml gone, mgr.; agent, Taylor ft 
Ksufmsn). — Wlllard's Temple of Music, Du Cal- 
llon, Lady Carmen, The Boydella, Merry Minnie 
Stokes snd Co. 

PARK (F. G. Nizon-Nlrdllnger, mgr.; agent, di- 
rect). — Donlevy, E. A. Turner and Co., Key am and 
Keene, Claire Sisters. 

PDOPLE'8 (F. G. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger. mgr.; agent, 
direct). — Itslln, singer; Golden snd West, The 
Mshoneys. Gordon Trio. Blake snd Bell. 

FRANKLIN (Welnsteln A Label 1. mgrs. ; sgents. 
Tsylor A Ksufmsn). — Four Gardners, Butler and 
Lamar, Hilton and Lewis, Bsnfleld. 

COIjONIAT. (Taylor A Kaufman, agents; agent. 
C. W. Williams). — Michael Braham and Co., Le 



Fere and Fields. Kit Carson, The Braces. 

THE PALACE (Thos. Dougherty, mgr.; booked 
direct). — Donnelly snd Carroll, W. P. Burt and 
Co., Slddona snd Esrl. Pictures. This house 
opened Monday. It is situated st 29th snd Colum- 
bia avenue and drew crowded houses on the first 
day. 

EMPIRE (Sandford A Western, mgrs.; agent, 
Taylor ft Kaufman).— Slgamoto Japs, Arnold and 
Felix, Bryant and Smith, Wesley Norrls. 

MANHEIM (Fuhrman Bros., mgrs.; sgents, Tay- 
lor ft Ksufmsn). — Adgie snd lions, Keeley snd 
Psrks, Joe Goodman. 

GEM (Morris ft Amk, mgrs.; sgents, Taylor ft 
Ksuf man). —Price snd Dlston, The Malcolms, The 
Gordon Bunch. 

PALACE (W. Barrltt. mgr.; sgent. M. P. C. 
O. A.). — Deodato, the magician, was featured 
this week. Nothing very startling In the trick 
line is shown, but the Italian Is s good show- 
man. Everything looks spick and span, and he 
haw a good assistant. Dill and Ward offer a neat 
looking and pleasing dancing specialty, framed 
up just right for this sort of time. The oppo- 
site Is seen in the dancing act of Rose Lee and 
Boys. This number needs attention. The trio 
have the wrong Idea from the start. They work 
too hard and secure no results. The boys are 
good steppers. Miss I.ee trieB some singing, 
hard shoe and fancy stepping with some contor- 
tion, but it is only fair. Elsa and Rosa Is a 
"sister act," one working for comedy in a charac- 
ter make-up, the other straight. Once or twice 
they landed nearly right. The girls hsve a good 
Ides for sn art, and should develop It. The 
Musical Mays did nicely with a straight musical 
act. There was not much applause until the 
"Old Glory" stuff at the finish, but the number 
went through In fairly good shape. Fisher and 
Fisher in their familiar comedy bicycle act; Her- 
man and Rice and Rich and Walters, in their 
tslklng set, were the others. Louis Weber is 
now directing the orchestra. 

VICTORIA (Jay Mastbaum, mgr.; agent, M. P. 
C. O. A.). — Bill reached the general average. 
Minnie Crawford Just missed a big hit. Minnie 
is a male Impersonator, with a good make-up. 
She sings s couple of songs with a little stepping 
st the finish, but wastes s lot of time on some 
musty Jokes. Ysckley and Bunnell put over a 
good sired laughing hit with their comedy musical 
turn. Frans Melsel. wbo has been heard here 
twice before was wsrmly welcomed. Hsrvey and 
Fltsgerald went through strongly with their com- 
edy acrobatics. Onrl Althorpe and Co. presented 
a familiar act with revolving globes. Tbe Merrltt 
Sisters offered a singing snd dancing number of 
some merit. The Moles met with fair success 
In a comedy bicycle torn. Very much soiled cor- 
sets are exposed for lsughs snd should be cut out 
st once. Vsugbner' Patterson snd Hsllldsy (col- 



ored) won some fsvor with songs snd dances. 
Tbelr tslk Is drsggy snd of loose texture. 

WILLIAM PENN (George Metsel, mgr.; booked 
direct). — Bestrice McKenile, Wslter Shannon snd 
Compsny in "More Wsys than One"; Colonel 
Fred, trained horse; Dorsch and Russell, Harper- 
Smith Trio; Pique; Msry Davis. 

TROCADERO (Charles Cromwell, mgr.).— T. W. 
Dlnklns saw bis "Yankee Doodle Girls" show for 
the first time since he stsrted It off on Its pres- 
ent tour this week, and he was well pleased with 
it. This Is not uncommon with burlesque mana- 
gers, who review their own shows. Occasionally. 
Mr. Dlnklns thinks the "Yankee Doodle Girls" Is 
a good show, and he has reason to think so. On 
Tuesday afternoon the house was almost filled 
and there was plenty of evidence that those in 
front were of the snme opinion as Mr. Dlnklns. 
The "Yankee Doodle Girls" ought to please gen- 
erally. It is a fast, snappy organization with a 
company of workers who seem willing to try their 
best to get results. In most cases they succeed. 
The women principals and chorus save the first 
part, where the comedians run a poor second. 
The women have nothing particularly strong to 
work with, hut have a way of doing their work 
that lands them In right. Sadie Huested, han- 
dicapped by a sore throat, put over several 
minutes of lively business, working with the 
audience, and in other hits, made herself more 
than agreeable. Julia Seyon scored well when 
she had the opportunity, particularly at tbe 
head of a bathing number, and Jennie Gladstone 
added her share in the role of a model. Miss 
Gladstone Is there several ways with her "flgger" 
and had the grace and carriage necessary to sbow 
It off. All tjjie numbers were handled well, sup- 
ported by a chorus which deserves special mention. 
Novelties are at both ends of the first psrt. Tbe 
curtain goes up on a model display, followed by 
a medley of catchy numbers, during which tbe 
principals are Introduced as leaders, tbe men 
and women having equal share. For tbe finish tbe 
show makes a clean up in a "Congress of Na- 
tions" number, led by Sadie Huested in tbe best 
looking march suit she has worn In a long time. 
The costumes arc pretty, said to be accurate, and 
It makes a very attractive finale. The burlesque 
Is "Up In tbe Air." and here tbe comedians have 
their Inning. Hsrry Seyon snd Harry Hearn 
handle the comedy, while Joseph L. Dixon is the 
"straight." This trio bave the same places In 
the first psrt. but bsvlng light msterial to work 
with make slight Impression. In the burlesque 
they all do well. The sight-seeing auto stuff of 
last year Is brought up to date by the use of an 
sir-ship and the scene Is laid on a roof. Seyon 
and Hearn make a clever team here, and the 
laughs came steadily for tbelr efforts. Miss 
Huested slso sdds some lsughs in s "kid" make- 
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tough part. Sadie Huetited started something In 
the "coocu" early, but quickly subsided. Sadie 
Melville, from the chorus, who Is programmed 
as "Turkey" in the "CougreHs" number, pulls 
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and attractive. 

GAYKTY (Eddie Shayne, mgr.).— Queens of the 
Jardln <le Paris. 

CASINO (Elian & Koenig, mgrs.).— "Bowery 
Burl^squers." 

BIJOU (O. M. BallaufT, mgr.).— "Star Show 
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Nellie Graham (Gray and Graham) was out of 
the "Bon Tons" show for several days, owing to 
IllnesH here. The act has accepted sixteen weeks' 
booking»ln Australia. 



Billy Watson found time enough to stop count- 
ing the receipts of bis "Beef Trust" show last 
week to visit the hospital to have his Injured 
ankle dressed. Watson wil be operated on again 
at the end of the season. 



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the latter end of the present month to fill several 
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time next week. They have a route over the 
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By FRANK E. ABTEMOER. 

COLUMBIA (Frank Tate, mgr.; agent, Orpheum 
Circuit).— Mile. Latlna, physical culturist, /air 
und agile; White and Slmmona, "On the Band 
Wagon," a funny blackface turn; Cbaa. 8lno, 
ehadowgrapblst, novel; Jos. Hart's Bathing Girls, 
with Glen wood White and Pearl Hunt, pretentious 
and clever; Slg. Travato, virtuoso, gifted; Creasy 
und Dayne, "Bill Biffin's Baby"; Frank Fogarty, 
the Dublin MinHtrel, hit; Spalding and Rlego, 
thrilling aerlallsts. 

GRAND (Charles Wallace, mgr.; agent, Or- 
pheum Circuit direct). — Wilson and Avesto, com- 
edy acrobats; Lucy Lucler and Charles Ellsworth, 
Hkctch; Ollle Young and April, novelty manipu- 
lators; Donita, talking doll; Mr. and Mrs. Gene 
Hughes, "Suppressing the Press"; Little Amy 
Butler and her quartet; Sansone and Delia. 

STANDARD (Leo Relchenbacb, mgr.).— Sam T. 
Jack's Co. with Blanche Washburn, Rose McFar- 
land, Charles Douglas and Abe Leavltt. 

GAYETY (O. T. Crawford, mgr.).— "The Merry 
Whirl" is more musical comedy than burlesque. 
James C. Morton and Frank Moore head the cast, 
and are splendidly supported by Nancy Brewster, 
Phil White, Marie Beaugarde, Claire Maynard, 
Klcanor Lastelle and others. 



ATLANTIC CITY. 

YOUNGS PIER (Ben Harris Show; agent, U. 
B. O.).— Mr. Daniel J. Sullivan and Co. In "Cap- 
tain Barry." liked: Hal Reid and Co. in "The 
(Jlrl and the Ranger" (New Acts); Swan and 
O'Pny, talk and dances, a bit; T. Nelson Downs, 
coin manipulator, very clever; Prince Youturkey, 
wire act, excellent; De Renso and La Due, aerial 
gymnasts (New Act*); Patterson and Kauffman, 

Hongs (New Acts). SAVOY (Harry Brown, 

mgr.; agent, direct). — Fougere and Emerson, 
songs and dances; Marlon Davis, songs; Art Laa- 

h'.v, comedy banjolst; talking pictures. 

STEEPLECHASE PIER (E. L. Perry, mgr.).— M. 

p. NOTES.— The Steel Pier opened Sunday 

night for the season with Vessel la and his band. — 
Billy Seaton, who lately quit the "Midnight 
Sons," Is back In vaudeville. She was here last 
week in new songs and costumes. — Child's restau- 
rant opened today, another evidence that the sea- 
son Is on. I. B. PULASKI. 



BALTTJCOBE. MD. 

MARYLAND (Fred Scbanberger, mgr.; agent. 
U. B. O.). — A well balanced bill haa been put 
together this week, headed by Laaky'a "The 
leading Lady," tabloid musical comedy Inter- 
preted by capable company; Nellie V. Nichols, 
found favor with her songs and 1 m persona tlona; 
Uaymond and Caverly, German comedians, laugha- 
ble; the Six Flying Banvarda, aeronauts, very 
good; the Two Pucks, excellent a. and 
d.: Suoan Recanora, vocalist, good; the 
Potts Brothers, "Double Troubles," well 
liked; Tsudo, Japanese equilibrist, applause. 

WILSON (Joe Dillon, mgr.; agent, Joe 

Wood). — The Satsuma Imperial Japanese Troupe, 
good; McKee, Rice and Co., "My Wife'a a Hero." 
clever sketch and Co.; II. V. Fitxgerald, lmper- 
Honator, scored; the Barrlngtons, "Simple Simon 
and the Lady," amusing; Four Pell Brothers, 
acrobats, excellent; Lillian Carter, mimic, very 
good; May L. Bell, classy musical act; the Dunn 

Sisters, s. and d., well received. BLANEY'S 

(Sol Saphler, mgr.; agent, Fitxgerald). — Rice and 
Prevost, the "Bumpty Bumps," excellent acro- 
bats; the Great Richards, female Impersonator, 
well presented; Kelly Brothers, dancers, good; 
Flossie La Van, comedienne, created amusement; 
Will Deery and Ollle Francis, clever talking 
sketch, "The Wise Robe," Franklin Ardell and 
Co.. "The Suffrage Question," well liked; Tom 

Dugan, monologlst, scored. VICTORIA (Pearce 

& Scheck, mgrs.; agent, William Morris). — Eddie 
Lane and his dancers; Lawrence Edwarda and 
Russel in "The Seventh Commandment"; Harry 
Dally, character comedian; Colton and Darrow, 
s. and d.; the Four Musical Malda; Domino and 

Bell. GAYETY (Wm. Ballauf, mgr.).— The 

Serenaders. MONUMENTAL (Montague Jacobs, 

mgr.). — Town Talk Burlesquers. 

G. C. SMITH. 



BAYONNE, N. J. 

BIJOU (B. B. Howard, mgr.; agent, I. B. A.; 
rehearsal 1).— Ten Merry Youngsters, "Fun In a 
School Room," good sketch; George C. Davis, 
monolog, did nicely; Paul Saunders, xylophone 
soloist, great; Adair and Dahn. wire novelty act. 
pleased; Flying Hudsons, aerlallsts, very Inter- 
esting; Roland Carter and Co., "In Vacation 
Time," good; Georgalas and Co., rifle experts, 
went well; Lawrence and Harvey, a. and d., 

went big. ORPHEUM (De Angelos A De Ross. 

mgrs. ; agent. Joe I^o) . — Miss Livingstone, s. and 
d.. did well; Harry Monroe, acrobatic tramp, 
good; Fay Temple, s. and d., pleased: Joe Wilton, 
comedian, fair; Harry Parker, comedian, pleased; 
Doris Brandon, s. and d., good. 

LEROY C. FARR. 



BIRMINGHAM, ALA. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, di- 
rect; rehtarsals Monday 10). — Qua Edwards' Nlgbt 
Birds with Nellie Brewster, hit; La Vlne-Clmeron 
Trio, good; Hal Merrltt. very good; Nevlns and 

Erwood. good; Irene Ix'e and Bros., took well. 

MAJESTIC— Carl Rettic. mgr.; agent. Inter-State 
Amusement Co.; rehearsals 10). — Melbourne, Mac- 
Dowell and Virginia Drew Trescott, hit; Har- 
veaux, good; Blllle Landls. very good. PAS- 
TIME (Sam Pearl, mgr.; agent, Gus Sun).— La 
Fern and Eltcs. pleasing; Imga, bit; Grace May, 

took well; Sam Pearl, good. AMUSEU (W. M. 

NewRome. mgr.; agent. Greenwood). — The La 
Vlnls. hit; Wagner nnd Dltts. took well; Le Grand 
Ileaton. very good: Ben C. Duncan, applause; T. 
V. Boardmnn. good. MAT WILLIAMS. 



BROCKTON, MASS. 
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grade acts being given at advanced prices. Billy 
K. Wells, comedian, making the laughing hit; 
Al H. Weston and Irene Young, close second ; 
Hamilton and Ronca, excellent; Emll Hocb and 
Co., fine sketch; Adams and Mack, burlesque ma- 
gicians, amusing; Anderson Sisters, closed strong; 
the Two Henris, clever acrobats; "Jumping Jack" 

Hawkins, good. SHEEDY'S (J. L. Owens, mgr.; 

agent, I. B. A.; rehearsal Monday 10). — Roberti's 
Animals; Chas. Rellly, character comedian; Miss 

Scudder, vocall&t. NEW ORPHEUM (J. L. 

Owens, mgr.). — Remains dark, tiie policy of this 
house not having been decided upon. 

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BUFFALO, V. T. 

SHEA'S (Michael Shea, mgr.; agent, V. B. O.). 
—Albert Chevalier heads this week's bill, making 
his first appearance here in five years. He is 
splendidly received at every performance. "Swat 
Milllgan" is going big as the extra attraction, 
and the Royal Toklo Japs have a beautiful act 
with plenty of life. The Nichols Sisters are the 
applause hit of the bill. Went worth, Vesta and 
Teddy, open the bill with a splendid comedy 
acrobatic act. Oscar Loralne goes big. The Sully 
Family, very good, and Brady and Mahoney get 

by. GARDEN. — The Behman Show, opening to 

a sell-out, and has an advance that promises 
cspaclty business all week. Next week, Rose 

Hill Folly Co. LAFAYETTE— Follies of the 

Day, with Larry McCale, the Buffalo comedian, 
playing to big business. Next week, Kentucky 
Belles. BUFFALO. 



CINCINNATI. 
By HARRY HESS. 

107 Bell Block. 

OUPHEUM (I. M. Martin, mgr.; Sunday rehear- 
sal at 10; agent, William Morris). — There Is not 
s dull moment from the rise of the curtain to the 
fall. Sandor Trio, open In a very fine acrobatic 
number; Jones and Orant, colored entertainers, 
excellent: Aliuont and Dumont, exceptionally clever 
instrumentalists; Caine and Odom. good; Four 
Mortons, the biggest kind of a hit; Maud O'Dell. 
living pictures. Interesting; Cliff Gordon scored 
bigger than ever; W. S. Harvey and Madge 
Anderson, heavy weight Jugglers, very clever. 

COLUMBIA <M. C. Anderson, mgr.; agent. 
U. B. O. ; Sunday rehearsal 10). — A good bill Is 
offered this week. The McGradys, arrow shooters, 
open In an Interesting and novel act; of Stanley 
and Morris, Miss Morris's singing Is out of the 
ordinary; Gordon Eldrld and Co., "Won by a Leg." 
amusing; Mary Norman, very fine; Harry Tate's 
"Motoring," a scream; Dooin and McCool received 
an ovation; George Beban and Co., "The Sign 
of The Rose," exceptionally clever; Julius Tannen, 
an Individual hit; Bounding Gordons, excellent. 

EMPRESS (Daniel F. McCoy, mgr.; agent. 
8.-0.; Monday rehearsal 0).— A great bill Is 
given this week. Tossing Lsvsllees, good; Uaverly 
and Wells, good; Brahma Lady Quartette, ex- 
ceedingly good; Jack Harlow and Co., sketch, 



good; Free Scoters Four, hit; Arnoldo's leopards, 
big n amber. 

STANDARD (Frank J. Clemens, house agent). — 
Marathon Girls, Anna Suits, a Cincinnati favorite, 
received a big hand; Six Irish Colleens, Clare and 
Babette, Hayes and Suits, Aneen Abou Hamad's 
Acrobats, and the Athens Comedy Four, were the 
olio numb°-« 

PEOPLES (James C. Fenuessy, mgr.).— Bohe- 
mian Burlesquers. Andy Gardner, the chief come- 
dian, was assisted by Ida Nlcholl, both clever 
people. Three olio numbers: Sisters Valmore, 
dancers, fair; William and Segal, big bit, and 
Johnson and Buckley sketch. Next: Fay Foster Co. 



CLEVELAND. 

KEITH'S HIPPODROME (H. A. Daniels, mgr.; 
agent, U. R. O. ; Monday rehearsal 10). — Boyle 
Bros., Jugglers and hoop rollers, fair; Ryan and 
White scored with clever dancing; Frankle Car- 
penter, Jere Grady and Co., sketch, "The Toll 
Bridge," dramatic comedy, very good; Les TtoIs 
Duinonts, street musicians, well liked; Harry 
Richards and Co., In "Love a la Mode," a good 
comic opera burletta; Subers, Coakley and Mc- 
Brlde. town hall minstrels, with good material; 
Six Cuttys, a musical act that always makes a 
hit; Little Billy, introducing songs, dances and 
comedy specialties, heads the bill; G ruber's Ani- 
mals are capital; M. P. Close. 

GRAND (J. H. Michel, mgr.; agent. U. B. O.; 
Monday rehearsal 10). — Carlton Sisters, S. and 
I)., good; La Raub and Scot tie. novelty acrobats; 
Three Davis Bros., musical act of note; Lester, 
h. f. dancer, pleased: Strickland's animals go 
big; Anne Rlancke In "Freckles," headlines; 
m. p. close. 

EMPIRE (Burt F. McPhail, mgr.).— Rice and 
Barton Extravaganza Co., a well-staged show, and 
the musical numl>ers are well brought In; It Is 
nlso well costumed. 

STAR (Drew & Campbell, mgrs.). — "Miss New 
York. Jr.," Co., a fair show. 

WALTER D. HOLCOMB. 



COLORADO SPRINGS, COL. 
MAJESTIC (Frank Taiumen, mgr.; agents. C. 
& S.). — Brandy and Fields, dancers, good; Crlm- 
mlns and Gore, comedy, fair; John Bergaraasco. 
singer, very good; Ed Gallagher and Co., continued 
laugh. PIKE'S PEAK. 



COLUMBIA, 8. C. 

GRAND (Curl Dnvenport. mgr.). --The La 
Celles. sketch, excellent: Otto Viola, acrobatic 

combine, very flue. LYRIC (Chas. Kessnick. 

mgr.). -Miss Jewel, mind reading, good. L. 



ELMIRA, N. Y. 

MOZART (G. W. Mlddleton. mgr.: agent. I. 
B. O.; rehearsals Monday 10).— Billy Burke's 
Foolish Factory, hit: Ethel Clerlse. clever; Roland 
Traverse, good; The Burrls. good: Rudd and 
Clare, well received: Van Cooks. -R1ALTO (F. 
W. McConnell. mgr.; agent sume; rehearsals Mon- 
day 2). — Boyd and Stevens, Cora Cherry, Flor- 



ence Towner, Mamie Wallace, Nettle Herbert and 
Max Bruno; pleasing bill. J. M. BEERS. 

ERIE, PA. 
COLONIAL (C. R. Cummins, mgr.; agent, Gus 
Sun; rehearsal Monday 10). — DeVoe and Dayton 
Sisters, good s. and d. act; Cole and Coleman, 
clever musical act; Delmo, good comedy Juggler; 
Eddie Adair and Four Girls, very clever musical 
comedy ; Marlowe, Myers and Murrl, very good 
travesty; Lew Welch, Gus Inglls, Franceses Par- 
ker, exceptionally good playlet. ALPHA (Suer- 

ken A Foster, mgrs.; agent, U. B. O. ; rehearsal 
Monday 10). — Rlngllng, clever equilibrist: Stuart 
and Marshall, good negro comedians; Alvs Mc- 
Glll, singing comedienne, went big; William J. 
O'Hcarn and Co., good musical playlet; Mr. and 
Mrs. Stuart Darrow, finger shadows, etc, good 
novelty number; Deltorelll and Gllssandos, very 
clever musical and acrobatic act; Gus Edwards' 
Blonde Typewriters, with Joe Keno, hit. HAP- 
PY HOUR (D. H. Connelly, mgr.; agent, Brasee 
Vaud. Clr.).— Manda Weckner, good violinist: 
Paul Wagner, clever Juggler: Nolan Pinto and 
Nolan, good sketch. M. H. MIZENER. 



EYANBVTLLE, IND. 

MAJESTIC (Edward Raymond, mgr.).— Fetch- 
ing Bros., Musical Flower Garden, very good; 
Lloyd and Whit house, good burlesque opera; Kllon 
and Moore, good singing and talking comedians; 
MacDonald Trio, wonderful cyclists; Claire May- 
uard is a good comedian; Kelly and Reno, a good 
comedy acrobatic act; Scotch and Macks, singers 

and dancers, good. GRAND (Ferd Wastjer, 

mgr. ).- -Heading the bill this week Fred Walton 
and Co.. sketch, good; Patrice and Co. In "The 
Lobbyist"; John Well, good talker; The Bimbos, 
comedy acrobats; Rose Roval and her horse, very 
good; Arlington Four, good s. and d.; Hughes 
Musical Trio, good. OBERDORFER. 



FALL RIYEB, MASS. 

SAVOY (Julius Cahn, lessee and mgr.; I. B. A. 
rehearsal Monday. 10). — Jan. Kennedy and Co. 
in "Jack Swift." excellent: Belle Hathaway's 
Monkeys, applauded; Josephine Saxton and Dixie 
Kids, very good: Harry Fentell and Viola Valorle. 
s. and d.. good; Smith O'Brien, comedian, very 
good; Raw won and June, boomerang throwers, 
good; McCloln and Shelly, dancers, very good; 

Three Reminds, aerial act. good. BIJOU (L. M. 

Boas, mgr.; Bg"tit direct; rehearsal Monday 10). 
-Kiusoda and Job, Jack and Clara Roof, Willis 
nnd Anglus, Robert's Animals, (Jntes and Blake, 
Force and Williams. Jus. Maxwell. PRE- 
MIER (L M. Boas, mgr.; agent direct; rehearsal 
Monday 10).— Frank and Edith Raymond. Art 
Flseher, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond GIIImtI, Chas. 

Rellly. \dn Corbet t. Art Spauldlug. PLEASANT 

ST. (Walter Blgelow, mgr.; agent direct). — M. p. 
and vaudeville. EDVV. F. RAFFEUTY. 



FORT WORTH, TEX. 

MAJESTIC iT. W. Mulluly, mgr.: agent, Inter- 
state!.- Florence Modcna and Co., Eddie Cassady. 
Cruet t ,ind Grtiett, World's Comedy Four, Wm. 



Morrow and Co. and Kremka Bisters. IMPE- 
RIAL (formerly Phillips) (D. C. Feegles, mgr.; 
agent. S.-C). — American 81nglng Four, Bruce and 
Rogers, Walter and May, Florence Clark, Clar- 
ence E. Able. I. K. F. 



HAMILTON, 0. 

GRAND (McCarthy A Ward, mgr.; agent. Qua 
Sun; Monday rehearsal 10). — Emerson and LeClear, 
In "Country Capers," scored; Billy Ray, Chinese- 
American musician, very good; Gus WllUsms, 
Ccrman comedian, bit; Sydney Toledo, contor- 
tionist, sensation; "Ten Dark Knights" (colored). 
biggest hit that ever played this house. Turn-a- 
way business. NOTE. — The Lyric and Princess. 

two m. p. houses have been taken over by the 
Consolidated Amusement Co., who. It Is under- 
stood, will change the policy of both houses. 

HENRY PECK. 



HARRIbBTJRO, PA. 

ORI'IIEUM (C. P. Hopkins, mgr.; agent, U. B. 
O.).— Week Jan. 31: Insa and Lorella, knockabout 
ucrobats. good; Golf Philips, b. f. comedian, ap- 
plauded; Zella Covington and Rose Wilber, quick 
change sketch, "For Her Bister's Honor," scored 
strongly; W. T. McConnell, singing comedian, 
pleased; Agnes Scott and Herbert Yost, In aketcb 
"The Wall Between," went very well; Paul 
Dura no Trio. Italian singers, encored; Lasky's 
"itftb Century Limited." big hit. HIPPO- 
DROME (A. L. Ron m fort A Co.. nigra.; agent, 
Rudy Heller). -Bertha Nona and Co., musical act; 
Ida Jewell, singing comedienne; Ethel Vernon and 
Co., h. and d. act. J. P. J. 



HARTFORD, CONN. 

POLI'S (Oliver C. Edwards, mgr.; agent, U. 
B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10). — Annie Abbott In 
a series of experiments, created a riot, Lasky's 
Pianophlends, went big; Four Casting Dunbars, 
acrobatic, good; Bert and Lottie Walton, dance 
and acrobatic, went fair; Elsie Boenm, female 
baritone, pleased; lister and Manning In "The 
Little Immigrant," scored heavily; Bowman 
Brothers, patter and songs, clever and enter* 
talnlng. -- SCENIC (Harry C. Young, mgr.; 
agent direct; rehearsal Monday 9). — Harry Del- 
ton. monolog, good; Olllc LaMond, singer and 
1. 1,. dancer, gfiod : Charles Taylor, SOUgB, good; 
Harry Sawyer, Imitations, Interesting. 

R. W. OLMSTED. 



HAVANA, CUBA. 

HAVANA POLITEAMA (Alfredo Mlsa. mgr.). 

Week Jan. 31: Heras Troupe, acrobats, head- 
liners, lilt of bill; the Five Columbians, s. and d., 
little girl in act line toe dancer and mimic, 
pleimed Immensely; Grand Opera Trio (Elena. 
soprano; MasBlmo Masss, tenor; Enrlqne Golrl. 
baritone) in operatic selections; Langslow, per- 
forming wonderful feats shooting balancing on 
wire, heartily applauded; Carletta, contortionist. 
with especial set and novelty, scored solid; the 
Four Millers, hoop rollers, neat act, well re- 
ceived; the Rosarires, equilibrists, a most at- 
tractive wire act, scored heavily; the Two Mas- 



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dancer, with Salome specialty, well received; La 
Morenlta. Spanish singer and dancer, vary good. 
PUBILLONES CIRCUS (Antonio Publllones. 
mgr.). — Prince Uyenas Japs, acrobats (three little 
members of troupe under six are excellent acro- 
bats and contortionists), won favors; Clark 
Brothers and Miss Clark, equestrians, very good; 
Abraham Troupe, acrobats, well received; Ger- 
aldlne, rifle shooter, pleased; Estrella, specialty, 
good. The clowns, Pito and Chocolate, always 
amusing. ROCKY. 



HURON, 8. D. 

THE BIJOU (John Connors, mgr.; agent, S.-C; 
Monday rehearsal 8). — Very good program. Vogal 
and Wandas, good; Roman Budwlck, clever gym- 
nast; Harris and Beangregarde, good sketch; Dick 
Riley, clever comedian; Baby Claire, soahret, very 

good. THE LOUNGE (F. O. Sherrata, mgr.) — 

H. p. JAMBS P. MURPHT, "Outlook." 



INDIANAPOLIS, DTD. 

OK AND OPERA HOUSE (Shafar Zlaglar, mgr.; 
agent, U. B. O. ; Monday rehearsal 10). — Charles 
Montrell, rapid; Laura Buckley, fair; Anclllottl 
and dog, freak act; Hyams and Mclntyre, quaint, 
comedy skit; Dolly Connolly and Percy Wenrlch, 
refreshing; Ed F. Reynard, given an ovation; Big 
City Quartet, good singers; Three Mascagno Bros. 

COLONIAL (Cecil Owen, mgr.; agent, Wm. 

Morris; Monday rehearsal 10). — Edith Leroy, fair; 
Snyder and Buckley, good; W. 8. Whittle, ven- 
triloquist, good; Oeorge Lashwood, strong. 

EMPIRE (Henry K. Burton, mgr.; agent, Empire 
Wheel; Monday rehearsals 10). — Wine, Woman 
and Song Co., burlesquers, Including dance, "Ro- 
mance De Apache." JOB 8. MILLER. 
Next week. Feb. 7: GRAND— Six Musical Oattys, 
I Vslerie, Bergere end Co., Wynn and Lee, Martin- 
nettle and Sylvester, Henry Clive and Co., Cun- 
ningham and Marlon, Franklin and Standards, 
Perry and White. COLONIAL— Karno's London 
Comedy Co., Hallen and Hayes, Franceaca Red 
ding and Co., Marlmbo Band, Redway and Law- 
rence, Newhold and Carroll, Calne and Odom. 

rfACBBOV, MICH. 

BIJOU (F. R. Lampman, mgr.; agent, W. V. 
A.). — Gennaro's Venetian Gondolier Band, excel- 
lent; Nuess and Eldred, "The Taphank National 
Guardsman," volumes of laughter; Laura Both, 

comedienne, pleased. NOTES. — Fay and Clark 

were forced to cancel their Saginaw engagement 

owing to the severe Illness of Mr. Fay. — Al. H. 

I Tyrell Is visiting his folks In Jackson for a few 

I days before he leaves for a long trip over the 

Pant ages' time. BRADLEY. 

JACKSON, KISS. 

DIXIE (Jack Hall, mgr.).— Monday to Wednes- 
day, Cole and Clifford, singing and dancing, fair; 
Steele and Conley, comedians, act well received. 
Change Thursday. Levitt and Falls, singing, 
talking and Juggling, good; The Huxta bles, sing- 
ing and talking, good. RITTELMBYBR. 



LINCOLN, NEB. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, di- 
rect; Monday rehearsal 6 p. m.).— "The Devil and 
Tom Walker," headllners; Cross and Josephine, 
plessed; Adam and Alden, fine; Vlttorla and Guar- 
getta, novel; Marshall Montgomery, ventriloquist, 
favorable Impression; Ben Welsh, best to date; 
Hopkins and Axtcll, opened and scored. 

LEE LOGAN. 



ragnl. dancers, first class number, warmly re- 
ceived. 

PAYRET (Fred A. Hodgson, mgr.).— The Three 
Rohrs, globe bicycle riders, sensational act, easy 
winners; Vennaccla Freddl Trio; grand opera se- 
lections, all good voices, solid hit; Bistort's Aerial 
Ballet, well presented, pleased; Phillips Sisters, 
s. and d., went through fine; Morgan Brothers, 
comedy acrobats; the Musical Tremalnes, well 
presented, pleased. 

ACTUALIDADE8 (Buseblo Aacue, mgr.). — The 
Belle Family (7), all fine musicians, playing sev- 
eral instruments, scored heavily; La Belle Puppee, 



LOS ANGELES, OAL. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent di- 
rect: rehearsal Monday 10).— Program of usual 
excellence. Fox and Foxle's Circus, good; Belle 
Davis and her Cracker Jacks, mirth provoking; 
Mme. Ilanlta. flute virtuoso, an instantaneous 
hit; Basque Grand Opera Quartet, made an ex- 
cellent impression; Franklyn Underwood and Fran- 
ces Slosson in "Dobbs' Dilemma," capital skit, n 
frequent laugh producer. Holdovers are the Mc- 
Naughtons. Alice Lloyd and the Brothers Per- 
mane. Alice Lloyd continues to be a prime fa- 
vorite, and wil play indefinitely. LOS ANGE- 
LES (Leo. A. Bouyer. mgr.; agent, S.-C. direct: 
rehearsal Monday 11). — Hill and Sylvlany. in 
daring bicycle feats, caught on well, act is of th»* 
hair-raising kind; Professor Albert and his 
Trained Bears, interesting; Leon Rogee, "the 
human musical Instrument," good; Jimmy Wall, 
b. f. comedian, really funny and made good; Nat 
Naxarro Trio of Acrobats; Robrlsch and Mayme In 
a sketch, were well received. 

EDWIN F. OMALLEY. 



LOUISVILLE, KY. 

MARY ANDERSON (J. L. Weed, mgr.; agents. 
Orpheum Circuit). — Amoros Sisters, clever; Morrls- 
sey and Rich, good; Lew Wells, fine; Lavlna 
Shannon and Co.. fair; Cunningham and Marlon, 
good; Rowarlo Guerrero, very good; World and 

Kingston, the hit; Wilson and Helolse, good. 

BUCKINGHAM (Horace McCrocklln).— Fay Fos- 



ter Co., good show. NOTE. — Creatore Band will 

appear at the Mary Anderson on week of 20th. 

J. M. OPPBNHBIMER, 



MAJESTIC (James A. Hlgler, mgr.; Orpheum 
Circuit, booking direct; Monday rehearsals 10.80). 
— Lane and CDonncll, clever tumbling act; Willie 
Solar and Alice Rogers, neat rural skit; Hal God- 
frey and Co., In "A Very Bad Boy," quaint char- 
acter offering; Ed. Wynn and Al Lee, In "The Bll- 
liken Freshmen," good comedy; Fannie Rice, very 
pleasing; Rosa Roma, violin virtuoso, good; Mile. 
Dasle, a beautiful novelty splendidly done; Patsy 
Doyle, droll humor; Paul Spadonl, marvelous 

juggler. THE GAYBTY (T. R. O'Brien, mgr.) 

— Knickerbocker Burlesquers presenting a good 
two-act burlesque, entitled "The Girls of Beauty- 
burg." Mark Wooley and Mark Adama are two 

good comedians. THE STAR (F. Trottman, 

mgr.). — The Avenue Girls Is a big show, drawing 

large crowds. THE PRINCESS. ORPHEUM, 

LYRIC and DELIGHT.— M. p. and ill. songs. 

HERBERT MORTON. 



MOBILE, ALA. 

LYRIC (Gaston Neubrlk, mgr.; agent, Orpheum 
Circuit). — Maxim's Models, headliner, decided 
hit; Avon Comedy Four, scream; Surasall and 
Retail, went well; "Lea My soot is," well received; 
Fred Ray's Players, pleased; Grouch and Welch, 

good. KEENER'S (J. T. Keener, mgr.; agent, 

W. K. A Co.).— Scott and Davis, hit; Prince and 
Carrutbers, magicians, clever; Mildred Kelog, 
aerlallst, applause; Walter Fleming, cartoonist, 

pleased. PICTORIUM (J. A. Olllnger, mgr.; 

agent, W. K. A Co.). — Le Rue and Brock, s. and 

d., well received; Hanvey and Baylass, good. 

VICTOR (Victor Peres, mgr.).— Abner Lasalle, 
female Impersonator, scored; Tex and Mabel Shea, 
s. and d., good. SIDNEY ROSENBAUM. 



MONTREAL. 

BENNETT'S (Geo. Drlscoll, mgr.; agent, U. B. 
O. ; rehearsals 10). — Carrie De Mar, headliner, 
pleased greatly; Warren, Lyon and Meyers, hit; 
"The Horse Dealer," laughing success; also Rad- 
ford and Winchester; Tom snd Edith Almond, 
went big; Murray K. Hill, goed; Wilson Bros., 
well liked; The "Saxon Trio," great. Business 
capacity. R. Fltialmmons, for the past three 
years on the door, haa been promoted to the posi- 
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MTJN0XE, DTD. 
STAR (Ray Andrews, mgr.; agent, Gua Sun; 
Monday rehearsal 10.80) .—Arthur L. Guy's Min- 
strels, a hit; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. A. Murray, hit 
of the season; The Wakahama Japanese Troupe, 
acrobats, very good. GEO. FIFBR. 

NEWARK, N. J. 

PROCTOR'S (R. C. Stewart, mgr.; agent, U. 
B. O.; rehearsal Monday 0).— Joe Hart's "Fu- 
turity Winner" Is featured and pleased; Augusta 
Glose, planolog, charmed; Richard Crolius and 
Co. in "Shorty," amused; Elisabeth Murray in 
dialect songs, pleased all; Vernon, ventriloquist, 
made a bit; Kenny-McGahn and Piatt, "The 
Deaf and Dumb Manager," had them laughing; 
Mario Trio of gymnasts, work well, and Cowboy 

Williams has a novel offering. AMERICAN 

(Geo. McDermott, mgr.; agent, William Morris; 
rehearsal Monday 0).— Lucy Weston, the English 
comedienne, made a favorable impression; Wil- 
fred Clarke and Co., "What Will Happen Next?" 
full of mirth; Edwin Keogh and Co., cleverly 
acted sketch; the Tomita Jlu Jltsu Co.. Japanese 
wrestling offering; Fred Fisher and Maurice 
Burkbart. singing sketch; Harry and Elsie May- 
vllle. clever skit, "The Living Marionettes"; 
Brown and Brown, comedians, and Lester and 
Qulnn, dancers, finish. ARCADE (L. O. Mum- 
ford, mgr.; rehearsal Monday 10). — Headed by the 
"Great Hilda," Jail-breaking snd iron cage es- 
cape act, hit; the Hallbacks. comedy duo; the 
Kaufmann Bros. In Hebrew and Italian character 
sketch; Will Keaton In song and story; Wm. A. 
Hegpl In a singing turn; Howard and King, 
farceurs: Kola Bros., contortionists, and the musi- 
cal Mullahs; added attraction, Clara Mathes and 

Co. In scene from "Camllle." WALDMAN'S 

(I-ee Ottelengul. mgr.). — Bon-Tons are doing well. 

EMPIRE (Leon Evans, mgr.). — Big business 

here to see "The Broadway Gaiety Girls," with 

5 Brown Brothers. Rattling good show. 

NOTES.— A new "pop" house will open shortly 
nt Springfield and Falrmount Avenues. This will 
be the farthest away from the center of the city. 

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AHImtlo Euronomn Bmllmt School 

Toe, Classic, Character, Grecian and Sensa- 
tional Vaudeville Acts invented and arranged. 

Latest successes of pupils. Eis and French 
("Vampire Dance"), Hoffman's "Spring Song," 
Daiie's Act, Bianca. Froshlich latest novelties, 
"Dance of the Passion," "The Veiled Prophets." 
Ballet and Chorus work EVENING CLASS. Studio, 
88 E. 16th St. 



acres $125 




$6 DOWN; $5 MONTHLY. 
Only 19 mil** from Atlantic 
City, N. J., within easy ship- 
ping distance of best markets in country — 
New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Washing- 
ton and Jersey coast resorts. Good successes 
belag made in Southern New Jersey raising 
berries, vegetables, fruits, squabs, broilers and 
eggs. Two main line railroads through prop- 
erty. Large manufacturing town nearby. 
Title insured. White people only. Booklet 
free. FRAZIER CO., 584 Bailey Building, 
Philadelphia, Pa. 



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NEW BEDFORD, MASS. 

NEW BEDFORD (W. B. Cross, mgr.).— Ten 
Georgia Campers, in southern plantation scenes, 
very good; Billy Cross, clever comedisn; Stutsman 

and May, In sketch, took well. Pictures. 

SAVOY (J. W. Barry, mgr.).— Luken's Royal 
Lions proved to be big attraction; Edna Dorman, 



NOTICE TO ARTISTS 

Artists desiring to purehaae diamonds are bow in a position to buy them of mo on time at cash 
prioes. Write for terms and particulars; business striotly confident! aL 

JULIUS BOASBERG 

Formerly H. ft J. BOASBERO, 
■a. SS4 MAIM STIIIT. BUFFALO, B. T. 



Buffalo Representative, 
JNO. J. MALLOY. 



I HAVE AN ACT, wherein there is an excellent 
chance for a comedian who plays the piano (good, 
bad or indifferent) and a clever soubrette or in- 
genue. If you do or can use a piano it will be 
well to investigate this, as the act will make good 
on any time whatever. You do not haye to buy 
this aot as I will lease it on very reasonable term* 
and extend priviloge of try-out. This is of the 
same high quality at all my material. Write for 
full particulars. Address JOHN M. WIEST, Ash- 
land, Ohio. 



WANTED 

Red or black VELVET DROP to be used 
in vaudeville act. Address, VELVET, 
care VARIETY, New York. 

WANTED 

Partner to work in "One" with olever-ln-the- 
game Comedian. Must be A-l singer, saber and 
willing to dig in and keep a digging. Male pre- 
ferred. Address EDWARDS, care VARIETY, New 

York. 

FEINBERC 

THE PHOTOOBAPHEB, 

928 Bowery, Oor. Prlaoe St, N. Y. 0. 
Special reduction to the professional trade; ex- 
cellent work. Tel. 2512 Spring. 



When ahtwering advertisement* kindly mention Variety. 



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REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



O'RILLA BARBEE, ARTHUR HILL AND 




WHAT VARIETY BATS: 

"There it not a dull moment In this sketch, 
and the audience Is kept Id the rery beat humor. 
Comedy sketches like 'A Strenuous Daisy* are 
rare." — Chicago Correspondence, Jan. IS. 



IN TBI SC1EAMING COMEDY SKETCH 

A STRENUOUS 
DAISY" 

THE MOST LAUGHABLE SKETCH 

IN VAUDEVILLE 



A CRITICS IDEA OF THE PLOT. 

"The playette, 'A Strcnurn* Daisy,' deals with the complications incident to the unexpected 
return of an only son to his home accompanied by his bride. Tholr arrival takea place during the 
temporary absence of the parents and immediately following the disclosure of the impending ruin 
of the father If the son does not marry an heiress. The girl bride Is safely smuggled into another 
room before the return of the bridegroom's aristocratic parents, who, on their arrival, unfold the 
plan for the salvation of the family fortunes. Ths son fear* to announce bis marriage in the face 
of such conditions and the ensuing complications are cleverly arranged mirth producers. The un- 
couth expressions of the bride, who has been introduced as 'Miss Jones, a college friend,' comblued 
with her rough tnd r.'ady tat le manners, shock the mother-in-law to such an extent that an open 
rupture occurs. Then the bride, driven to desperation, announces her true position, and Is eventually 
welcomed to tbe family circle, particularly when It becomes known that she Is the heiress who has 
been selected for a daughter-in-law." 



« 



JAMES «■ LUCIA COOPER 



«« 



* ALUM, Ageata. Gen, Xleteh 

WM. 8. CLARE'S "JERSEY LILIES." 



FRED CL 



TWELVE MINUTES Df. "ONE.* 



REDWOOD-GORDON 

XX VAUDEVILLE. 

Temporary address, VARIET Y, Chioa go, London address, 108 8ELBY ROAD. 

IM 





The hypnotist who hypnotised his Jail keeper while being held for manslaughter. NOTICE TO 
MAXAGERS: Flayed Hew York to standing room. The rami horn omoa attraction. 

For time and terms, address F. W. 8ALTZ8IEDER, JR., oare VARIETY, Hew York. 




RAY FERN 

He is last singing. "THAT'S BTJFFICTENT. " Vow 
doing niealy on S.-C Time. Booked Solid. 

Ask NORXAX JEFFERIE8. 



HIS SKETCHES 

"What Will Happen Next •• 
"How Will It All End?" 
"No More Trouble" 
"The Dear Departed " 

Address 130 WEST 44th STREET, NEW YORK 



WILFRED CLARKE 

OPEN TIME 

APRIL MAY JUNE 



HARRY TATE'S C°. 

FISHING MOTORING 



New York 



Australia 
A fried 



MI8S 



SYDNEY SDIELDS ff 

In the moat interesting comedy aketck of the season, 
"BROADWAY, XT. 8. A,," by Allen Gregory Miller. 

WINTER'S FOUR 

A BIO COMEDY ACT. SOME REAL SINGING AND DANCING. 

Addreaa SID WINTERS, Mgr., 7fJ E. 156th St, Mew York City. 





THE FIR8T and ONLY ORIGINAL Troupe of Lady Club Jugglers. Quality; not Quantity. We need not copy; we stand alone. 



JUGGLING GIRLS 



En Route, MORRIS CIRCUIT. 





\ MUSICAL \ 

GATES 4 

America's Best 

and Most Meritorious Musical Act 
riiTviiio 

a soloists — a 

FRANK B. CATEo 

WALTER He CATE, 

FRED O. CATE 9 

4 — EXTRA LARGE XYLOPHONES — 4 
AND THE LARGEST SAXAPHONE IX THE WORLD. 





"PIANO SONCOLOCIST" 

Just Finished 47 Weeks of Western Vaudeville Time. Now 
Playing Return Tour Over Interstate Circuit 

BOOKE D SOLID UNTIL 1911 

THE GIRL WITH A STYLE OF HER OWN. 

FRANKIE HEATH 







With "THE BIG REVIEW." 



Direction, HENRY P. DIXON. 



"The jollieet girl on the stage."— Cincinnati "Enquirer. 

"Whenever Mia* Heath smiles she gains a friend."— St Louia "Globe," 

"A revelation to burlesque. "—WALT in VARIETY. 



"NIGHT IN VENICE" DRAWS CROWD. 
(SEATTLE "POST-INTELLIGENCER.") 

"Tbe finest tblng that baa ever been done at 
tbe Exposition was tbe universal opinion of tbe 
crowd of 10,000 who witnessed the spectacle, 'A 
Night in Venice,' at tbe Geyser Basin last night. 
Tills opinion was shared by the most of tbe offi- 
cial family, including; President J. B. Chllberg. 
Director General I. A. Nldeau, and Director of 
Exploitation James A. Wood. Director of Spe- 
cial Events I/oul* W. Buckley, who arranged 
tbe affair, was told to go ahead and arrange a 
somewhat similar program for every Friday 
night during the remainder of the exposition 
period." 



I 



CHARTRES 

GEORGIA WILLETTE 

When answering advertisement* kindly mention Variety. 



Now Playing for William Morris 



"The Cbartrea Sisters made a distinct hit 
singing nnd whistling 'The Glow Worm,' accom- 
panied by Ellery's band. With all the llgbta 
turned oft* in tbe Court of Honor and with 
noorcb lights playing on the waters of tbe Gey- 
ser Basin, they appeared in a gondola and aang 

several numbers from tbe water. The program, 
which lasted about two bouro, held tbe immense 
crowd in perfect alienee aave for applaoee," 



VARIETY 



35 



VARIETY'S yiLM REVIEWS. 

(Continued from page 16.) 

much ths worse for too many drinks, he* falls 
asleep and dreams a cartons fantasy, combining 
the two plays. The "Devil" tskes him through 
harrowing experiences. In which the wife appear* 
to his disordered dresmlog brain to be dlsslpstlng 
with reckless companions. He returns home (still 
In the dream), and, taking a reTQlver from the 
"Derll," li sbout to blow ont his brains, when 
"The Berrsnt In the House" stays bis hand and 
■hows him that his wife has been sleeping sll the 
while and awaiting his homecoming. The finish 
of the 1,000 feet, of course, displays a reconcilia- 
tion between husband and wife. The dim Is s 
real norelty and before an audience which has the 
Intelligence to appreciate Its finer points, Is bound 
to be highly effective. BUSH. 



"A Georgia 'Possum Hant" (Edison). 

This Is a rather poor excuse for a film. The 
"hunt" Is a floe old frame-up and In no manner 
exciting. The film runs to only 140 feet, which 
Is quite enough for this style of a reel. It looks 
as though Edison hsd been playing a little " 'pos- 
sum" on film renters. WALT. 



"The Skipper's Tarn" (Edison). 

This Is sn Interesting and well photographed 
story. The acting Is of good grade and Bdlson 
has altogether llred up to some of the best works 
this plsnt has turned out. The main body of the 
picture is sn Illustration of a story told by tha^ 
skipper of s sailing Teasel to the sailors on f^ 
roy age which follows the "signing" of s sailor, 
who Is the Tlllaln In the tale. Ttoere Is one seri- 
ous fault: the skipper In the story Is a young 
man, while he has grown Tory old at the time of 
telling the yarn. The "Tlllaln" remains about 
the same age all through the film, a fact which 
may hare been deemed necessary to make the 
point clear. The skipper's "yarn" concerns the 
most Improbable Idea of two American sailors In 
a foreign port falling In love with the daughter 
of a Hindoo tattooer. The "skipper" wins out, but 
the other man gets even by, unintentionally, 
choking the old man to death and then directing 
suspicion to the "skipper." Although the story Is 
quite Improbable It develops an Interesting film. 

WALT. 



"The Golden Lily" (Gaumont). 

This Intensely Jramatlc film has an almost ex- 
clusively religions bent and treats almost entirely 
upon religious topics. A poor musician Is passed 
In tbe streets by crowds, wblcb refuse him alms 
In return for his violin playing. To find comfort 
In bis misery he repairs to a Roman church, 
where, before the altar, be prays and then plays 
bis violin. The Madonna appears and presents him 
with a golden Illy. This he tskes to a goldsmith 
In the hope of selling it. Tbe smith has his sus- 
picions aroused, for he does not believe the man's 
story. Tbe old musician Is arrested and Is tsken 
before an official, who proves to be a dignitary of 
the church. Little credence is given the musician's 
story, and as a chance to save himself from 
prison he is permitted to return to the altar of 
the church, where he received the golden Illy snd 
see If he can substantiate his story. There Is a 
ceremonial procession to the altar, where the 
miracle Is repeated and then the musician Is borne 
In triumph through the street. WALT. 



"The Man Who Lost" (Kalem). 

This Is a moving picture of a bachelor's reverie. 
Long ago be tried to win tbe love of the girl of 
his heart, but a smooth rascal gained the day, 
and, after living with her two years, deserted her 
and a baby girl. On her deathbed the unfortunate 
woman requests that her child be adopted by the 
man whom she should have originally married. 
To this he consents snd the stsrt of the film shows 
this girl and the young man with whom she Is In 
love, asking the foster-father's consent to their 
wedding. This scene recalls to the foster-father 
more vividly the romance of his youth snd this 
Is worked out In sn Interesting film. When the 
Kalem people get a good story they know bow to 
ennct It snd tbe mechanical department In this 
film has done splendidly; the combination bats a 
clean thoossnd. WALT. 



"The Great Divide" (Gaumont). 

The opening scene shows a ferryman on a pretty 
river, taking passengers from shore to Shore. He 
falls desperately In lore with a young girl, who 
crosses In his boat. Subsequently her fstber 
denies tbe young man's suit and the girl, because 
she cannot marry the man of her choice, pines 
away and dies of a broken heart. The Impressive 
scene wherein tbe funeral cortege Is shown cross- 
ing the river In boats is very effective. All his 
life tbe ferryman continues at his post and 
his death is finally shown, when the sweetheart 
of his youth sppesrs to him as she did years be- 
fore. Tbe scenery disclosed in the film is de- 
cidedly picturesque snd the release complete ranks 
1.000. WALT. 



"The Cloister Touch" (Biograph). 

An Interesting picture-story of feudal days has 
been turned out by the Junior member of the 
Edlson-niogTsph combination, well done photo- 
graphically and equally well acted. The strain of 
religious sentiment which runs through it Is not 
mawkish as so often happens in films where 
church rites and offices are introduced by persons 
who have little or no Information upon the topic 
which they handle. The story: Common man is 
nhown ss the slsve of tbe feudal lord; bis wife is 
dragged to the Duke's castle by force snd com- 
pelled to join the ladles of its society. Her baby 
In left behind, and. yearning for her own, she 
finally suffers so much that the Duke permits ber 
to go home. When she hss been taken from ber 
family, tbe husband joins sn order of monks, tak- 
ing the child to the monastery with him. When 
the wife finds her home deserted she loses her 
resson, snd tbe Duke who caused all this unhsppl- 
ncss is stricken by conscience and goes to tbe 
monsstery, where the husband is an Inmate, to do 
pensnee for his sins. There tbe husband and the 
Duke who has wrecked his home meet. 

WALT. 



NEW ACTS. 

(Continued from page 17.) 
Tranafield's Circus. 
Animal Act. 
15 Mins.; Full Stage. 

This act was seen during its first New 
York engagement. Shetland ponies, dogs 
and a bucking mule are introduced. A 
man works the act and another man 
makes poor headway as a "clown" assist- 
ant. The comedian who eventually rides 
the mule makes better progress in the 
laugh department. Cliffe Berzac's animal 
act is duplicated in much that the ponies 
and dogB accomplish. Besides the routine 
of tricks customary with such acts, one 
of the ponies is worked in a revolving 
wheel and another finishes the act run- 
ning on a revolving table. This recalls 
the antics of those who go against a 
'human roulette wheel." Showy and 
pleasing the act won applause and much 
laughter. Wait. 



OUT or TOWN. 



Jack E. Gardner. 
"A Night at the Club." 
15 Mins.; Full Stage. 
Orpheum, Yonkers, N. Y. 

Much was expected of the late star in 
"The Chocolate Soldier," and no one was 
disappointed. The scene opens in the 
parlor of a New York flat, the singing of 
jolly clubmen returning home in the early 
morning is heard ; after many "good- 
nights" Jack Gardner, as one of the party, 
enters his home. He goes through some 
very amusing antics as a "drunk." He 
receives applause for a song. Recovered 
from his late jag, he proceeds to "Seven 
Ages of a Kiss" in clever manner. 

His song, "Since Henry's Been Conduc- 
tor on a Trolley Car," and the descrip- 
tion of the happenings on a Gotham 
trolley caused mirth. The original act is 
then returned to and the hero staggers 
around the room, he spies a cigar but 
on the table, suspects something, assumes 
a very tragedical mien. Peering into the 
door of a bedroom he thinks he sees his 
wife and another, rushes to his desk, 
seizes a revolver, gains the bedroom door, 
when a man in pajamas appears and tells 
liim "for heaven's sake, go to your own 
flat." The art should be a success any- 
where. Cris. 



Patterson and Cauffman. 

"Pianologue." 

15 Mins.; One. 

Young's Pier, Atlantic City. 

With Patterson at the piano, these two 
boys present five or six songs rather well. 
Some of the songs are not the latest, but. 



to Im-Iio1»1 In moving pictures from the viewpoint 
of the Patent** Co. A professor of anatomy buys 
the skeleton. Htul nbnentmlndedly leaves It on a 
park l>enrh where be has stopped to rest.' Tills Is 
a very likely start. A bunch of mischievous boys 
find It. dress It up and then a policeman arrests 
it, taking It all the v.-ay to the station house, 
where It Ih discovered that It is a skeleton. Sub 
sc<]iiently photographic trickery makes a man of 
the bones and the coppers are frightened out of 
their wits WALT. 

"Coffee Culture" (Pathe). 

The title describes the film. The process of 
raising coffee Rnd preparing It for the market Is 
shown from the time It is taken from the bush 
until It is hugged and sent on board ship for ox 
|s>rt. The natives are shown handling the coffee 
berry in Its various stages of preparation, th»» 
methods snd manner of operating being pictured 
hihI described. The film ranks high as an •■in- 
dustrial" and bents the life" out of scenic comics 
or fake dramas. WALT. 

"The Skeleton" (Vitatraph). 

Tbe bones of a human figure, battered about as 
a subject for comedy. Is added In this flJm to 
snakes, rats an A other things, as subjects pleasant 



their rendition won applause. Cauffman is 
a good coon shouter. He did most of the 
singing, Patterson joining him in some 
numbers. They seem partial to "coon" 
songs, but on an earned encore they gave 
a "rube" number. The boys were liked 
here. They dress in street clothes. 

/. B. Pulaski. 

Eleanor Wisdom. 

Songs. 

1 a Mins.; One. 

Winter Garden, New Orleans. 

Miss Wisdom was formerly a member 
of the Edna May Spooner Stock Com- 
pany. Three numbers are used and pretty 
wardrobe displayed. The number brought 
four encores. The comedienne is mag- 
netic and possesses ability to put over 
songs. She is a corking good number for 
the small time. O. M. Samuel. 



Hal Reid & Co. (a). 

"The Girl and the Ranger" (Dramatic). 
14 Mins.; Four (Special Set). 
Young's Pier, Atlantic City. 

Hal Reid, who will be remembered in 
"Human Hearts" which he wrote and 
starred in, opened here in a new act by 
Fred G. Nixon-Nirdlinger. The act is set 
in the "cow" country and shows the in- 
terior of a "puncher's" cabin. It is 
Christinas eve. Tom Maxwell is seated 
in a chair before the fire, his right arm 
in a sling. In a cradle nearby is presumed 
to repose an infant. The mother asks 
Tom if he is going to help fill the child's 
stocking, but he is suffering with a 
broken arm and goes in to lie down. In 
going for a doctor for his wife he had 
broken his arm, but finished his journey. 
To do so he took another man's horse and 
was accused of horse stealing. A captain 
of the rangers comes in for him. When 
(he mother, who had been his former 
sweetheart, explains things and shows 
him the infant he is not so keen about 
his mission. After making various gifts 
to the baby he sends Maxwell out the 
back door telling him to scoot on his 
pony. To deceive his men he shoots him- 
self through the arm and when they break 
in the door sends them in the wrong 
direction after their man. 

/. Ji. Pulaski. 

Geo. Bloomquest and Co. 
"Nerve;" (Comedy Sketch). 
20 Mins.; Four. 
Orpheum, New Orleans. 

Victor Smalley, a civil engineer, just 
out of college, has been willed by his 
lather a year's oflice rent free, which is to 
be his only claim on the estate. Smalley 
is in love with the daughter of a big 
financier. He is berating his ill luck when 
his fiancee enters. She reads from a news- 
paper an article anent the president of a 
big railroad having a position paying 
$10,000 a year to a worthy college grad- 
uate engineer. Upon noticing the address 
it is found to be the oflice directly under 
the one which has been willed to Smal- 
lev. The sweethearts scheme with the 
janitor of the building who is to flaunt 
Smalley 's virtues and good points before 
the railroad president. As a result the 
railroad man makes an engagement and is 
so impressed with the apparent excellent 
qualities of Smalley that the young man 
finally land* the job. The humor is spon- 
taneous and the sketch is capitally played. 
It proved one of the successes of tin- 
season. O. M. Samuel. 



JoUy, Wild & Co. (3). 

"Mr. P. T. Barnum, Jr." (Comedy Sketch). 

20 Mins.; Full Stage. 

Warburton, Yonkers, N. Y. 

An exceptionally taking comedy piano 
net staged with good taste is shown. Mr. 
Jolly, in a noisy striped suit that dazzled 
the first row, immediately takes the at- 
tention of the audience. Miss Wild's 
singing was good, but Master Lex Neal, 
the "& Co." of the act, a very bright boy, 
singing, "I'm Just an American Kid," 
brought ringing applause, and then gave 
a short dance. Mr. Jolly recounted his 
experiences in southern Tennessee and 
sang and played a clever coon interpreta- 
tion. His rag-time piano playing was 
very good, and another song was a decided 
hit. The act was wound up with Master 
Neal and Miss Wild singing, "I'd jGo r\o 
the End of the eWorld with You." tfhe 
act is a real headliner. Oris. 



Dave Ferguson, 
Songs and Stories. 
18 Mins.; One. 
Majestic, Milwaukee. 

Dave Ferguson last week walked away 
with a bunch of applause after he had fin- 
ished his interpretation of a cissy reciting 
"The Charge of the Light Brigade." Fergu- 
son puts it over in clean cut manner. 
Dressed in a nifty suit, "the Beau Brum- 
mell of burlesque," opens with a "suf- 
fragette" medley that contains no less 
than a score of solid laughs. Next came 
an Kskimo song with a catchy melody 
that went big. Ferguson has a little busi- 
ness in the chorus that takes well. Fin- 
ishing this he sings the only popular 
number in his routine, which, although a 
good song, is out of place here, for his 
strongest bit conies next and he has to go 
some to get to it after putting over three 
songs and telling some stories. Ferguson 
has a dandy single and a bunch of good 
original material. They can use a few 
Fergusons in vaudeville. O'Connor. 



J. Wm. Washburn. 
Monologist and Baton Swinging. 
8 Mins.; One and Three. 
Grand, Hamilton, O. 

Opening in street costume in one, 
Washburn found favor from his first re- 
mark. His talk is nearly all new and his 
parodies fine. He has a pleasing style of 
sending his material across. Makes a 
quick change to tights for his baton and 
gun swinging, working in three. A jug- 
gling act. on the bill had a tendency to 
detract somewhat from Washburn's turn, 
but he showed his work to be much above 
the average. His swinging of torches 
)i a<le a corking finale and he was 
rewarded with liberal applause. Peck. 



De Renzo and La Due. 
Aerial Gymnasts. 
8 Mins.; Full Stage. 
Young's Pier, Atlantic City. 

This pair have been doing a comedy 
peivli act for some time which they have 
shelved fur their aerial act, new to 
\audeville. They work as high as pos- 
sible and go through their routine very 
ijiiickly and neatly never stopping un- 
necessarily. At the end they use the 
break away trapeze with a novel finish. 
The act should rank with the best. 

/. B. Pvtaski. 



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VARIETY 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



"THE MAN WHO HAS 

TAMED 

ELECTRICITY " 



Dr. CARL 




A Furore at the 
Colonial Theatre. 
Nothing Like It Ever 
Seen in Vaudeville. 
Booked and Re- 
Booked Everywhere. 
Managers, I 
Warn You 

BEWARE OF 
IMITATIONS 

THERE IS ONLY ONE 





THE MANAGERS' MONEY 
MAGNET 

All Communications 

Pat Casey 



"A Night In A | c** 9, * • ^o* 
Monkey Music Hal' 



MAUDE ROCHEZ 

At Present Orphemn Road Show 




MiOHAEL E. FITZGERALD 

ul 

HIM a OLUm JU&MLtHQ MIRLM 

Playing United time. 

WEEK FEB. 7, MARYLAND, BALTIMORE. 

RETURN TO VAUDEVILLE. 
TOM 8LREM 

BROWN i NEVARRO 



Introducing MIB8 



HXYARRO la her original 
TOE DANCE." 



The Wizards of Motion 




^ 



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Alio* e<\6THtf\^ 



UNITED TIME 

DAN ALTU8, care VARIETY. 




N OTIOE. 

BESSIE BROWNIE AND CO. 

IN 
"THE WAB IB OVER." 

Will hereafter be known by the old team name, 

The Brownies and Co. 

THE GREATEST OF CLASSICAL DANCERa. 
R08IT A 

MANTILLA 

Address HOTEL NORMANDIE. MEW VORK. 

RAY W. SNOW 

"THE MAN ABOUT TOWN." 
Playing SULLIVAN A CONSIDINE CIRCUIT. 

THE GREAT 

SHIELDS 

Mr. « Mrs. W.W. O'Brien 

20th Century Comedy Couple. 
SULLIVAN ft CONSIDINE CIRCUIT. 



-THE NAMOW RLLUL" 



▲ Merry Xmu and a Happy Mew Tear to UL 

THE PIOTTIS 



"The Italian and Xte 
Oar* VARIETY. 



W. t WHITTLE 



In kin 

SIGNED fer 



"• V. M. AT 
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thin 

■t?ft ,T t OTROU1T. 



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DOBLADO'S 

Trained Sheep and Pig. 
Only lack of trained 
■heap in the world* 
IMatinet Novelty. 
Featured Everywhere. 



SOS* Setter It, 



LXOMA 



Thurber ^ Madison 

In "A SHOPPING TOUR." 
Blreotien M. 8. 



DUXEDDI TROUPE; 
LMTERMATIOMAL ARTTJTIO CYCLISTS. 




FOR TERMS. 

Permanent Addreae, JAR. E. DOVEOAM. 

MgT.. oare VARIETY, or MARINELLI AGENCY. 

OPEN COLUMBIA. NEW YORK. FEB. 6. 

Using Hartford Tires Exclusively. 



JOCK 
McKAY 



The Scotch comio (2nd to 
none) worked on the bill last 
week with Jas. J. Morton, "The 
Boy Comic," net in vaudeville, 
but behind the scenes helping 
Marseilles, the Snake to set. 
The Public were unanimous in \ 
their praises. The only one that L 
can impersonate my act Is Jas. 
J. Morton. 




HUGH 

and 

HHDRfD 



EMMETT 

Provide Refreshing and Spontaneous Enter- 
tainment. An artistic and laughing hit on any 
bill. Dear Mike: My customer* wont dippy over 
Emnritt'a show. Almost as good as OUPPT and 
FOGG. Adam Sowerguy. 

HARLAND a ROLLISON 

BECOMD SEASON FAMTAOES' CIRCUIT. 



STUART KOLLINS 

and hla "BANJO OIRLR," 
MISSES CARMEN AMD ALLISON, 

8301 Broadway, New York City. 

Tel. TOM Mornlngslde. 




Per. addreae SOI W. 185th St.. New York. 

'Phone, 6080 Mornings! de. 



Ritteranc Foster 



AOROSS THS YOVD. 
YAUDEYTLLB GLUB, 



LAMB'S 
MANIKINS 

NEXT WEEK (FEB. 5). 
AMERICAN MUSIC HALL, BOSTON. 

MORRIS CIRCUIT 

PLAYING WESTERN VAUDEVILLE 
ASSOCIATION TIME. 

THE WHISTLING VENTRILOQUIST, 

PROVOL 

Direction. J. A. STERNAD 



America's Foremost Operatic Tenor 



JO: 



SHEEHAN 

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in Operatic Selections and Irish Ballads 
WM. MORRIS CIRCUIT 

BURROWS -TRAVIS (0. 

Telephone, 1180 Madison Square, 

swan •»< Hard 

With "GOLDEN CROOK" OO. 
J. LOUIS JEANNE 

MINTZ and PALMER 

In a Breeay Singing and Talking Novelty, 

"THE OTHER HALF." 

A Complete Playlet in One. By Louis Weslyn. 

MARGARET MOFFAT 

In Sewell Oolllna' "Awake at the Switch." 



DcVcklc a Zcklft 



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COMEDIENNE. 
Telephone, 1470 Bryant. 



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167 Dearborn Street 413 Wat hi no. tan Street 

acts desiring to plat the mew England circuits communicate with our boston omci 



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Halton Blanch* Bnildta* 







HYDE & BEHNAN 

1877 &&Et 1910 

TEMPLE BAR BUILDING 

BROOKLYN, N. Y. 



GRAND 

Cleveland, Ohio 

We Break Long Juntos 

I At All Times for Recognized Act* 

GOING EAST or WEST 

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FOB TUB 

AiiMtcs Pktire *■ PbiMfraph Bbsbkss 

PUBLISHED rOBTNIGNTLY. 

81-85 large pages. Bight shillings par anaaai 

(li.ao). 

Bditor Proprietor: Prof. OUALTTEBO L FABBBJ, 
la Via Arolraaosrado, Torino, Italy. 



AMERICAS MOOT 
F AMOUS V ABXBTT 



MartfaO. 



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Australian Vaudeville Bureau 

Wa ara p repared to daal with aota that hare 
too much spare tlma oa tholr hands, providing thaw 
bars transportation foot to thla oovntry. 

Anything ap to 8800 will bo considered, bat matt 
bo specialty sotsj tsJklag aeto ao use. Lithos, 
prooa aotlooa aad descrlptiTS matter to bo ad* 

tlSMlltO 

MARTIN C. BRCNNAN 

10« OXFORD BT., PADDINOTOH, SYDMBY, 



mmaJlats attoatlon to all oommunloattona 



HAMMERSTEINS 
VICTORIA 

Open the Year Around 

VAUDEVILLE HEADI1RERS 

- GOOD STANDARD ACTS 

If jou bats aa open week you want to fill at 
short notice, write to W. L. DOCKSTADER. 

Garrlck Theatre. Wilmington. Del. 

Can eloat Saturday night and make any city eaat 
of Chicago to open Monday night. 

fShm 

Colonial Theatre 

Erie, Pa. 

We Break Long Jumps 

At All Time* for Recognized Acta 

GOING EAST or WEST 
Writ* or Wirm A f. WESCHLER, Gtl. Mf r. 



ERNEST EDELSTEN 

VARIETY AND DRAMATIC AGENT, 

1 7 Green St., Lelooater Square, LONDON 

Solo ReproaentatlTo, 

John Tiller's Oompanlea. Walter O. Kelly. 

Little Tlch. Fragaon. 

Always Vacancies for Good Acta 

A. E. MEYERS 

167 Deaiborn St. Chicago, III. 

CAN HAMDLB ABTTKDf O from a Siagle to a 
Oiroaa. Writa at trlro 



VAUDEVILLE ACTS, ATTENTION 





of THE WILLIAM MORRIS. Inc., CIRCUIT. 

Will bo la the Mew York office TUESDAY and WEDNES DAY of EACH WEEK to book aota for tko 

Bow England Time, 
IMMEDIATE AND CONSECUTIVE BOOKINGS. 8HORT JUMPS. 

Booking the longest chain of Vaudeville Theatres west of Chicago, Playing* the beat aota in vaudeville. 

BERT LEVEY CIRCUIT 

INDEPENDENT VAUDEVILLE 

144-180 POWELL ST., BAM FBABOTSOO, OAL, 

The INDEPENDENT BOOKING AOENCY, Int. 

Main Office t Suite) lOl to 206 Knickerbocker Theatre Bid*. 

Now York City, N. Y. 

M. B. SHEEDY, President JOHN J. QUIGLEY, Business Manager. 

ED. MOZABT, Vice-President. GEOBOE J. BYBME, Offloe Manager. 

branch orriccs 

Tremont Theatre Bldg., Boston, Mass JOHM J. QUIGLEY, Mgr. 

Pittsburgh, Pa — VEBBECK A FABRELL, Mgrs. San Francisco— BERT LEVEY, Mgr. 

Booking from Coast to Coast. Using a form of contract approved by 
the White Rats of America, which guarantees appearance of artist 



"CHARLEY CASE'S FATHER" 

Wiittan by Charley Cass, comedlsn. Sand P. O. 
order for 85c. to Case Publishing Co., Lockport, 
N. T. 



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Good aoti wanted at all timet. Acti going East or South wire or write. 

PROMPT SERVICE GIVEN TO RELIABLE MANAGERS. 

CONaLY HOLMES, Gen. Mgr., ROOM 608, 167 DEARBORN STREET, CHICAGO. 
'Phone, Bandolph 2080. 

ELECTRIC SIGNS 

EVERYTHING ELEOTRIOAL FOR THE THEATRE 

10& 18 MACTTTACTUBEB BT 

THE GLOBE ELECTRIC SPEC. CO., 363 W. 4^1 St, N. Y. City 

Temple Theatrical Exchange 



E, P. CHURCHILL, 

Rooms 907-8-9 Adams Exprasa Building, CHICAGO 

CAN USE ACTS FOR IMMEDIATE AND LATER TIME 

SCARECROWS WHO SCARE MONEY INTO A THEATRE. 

DOUGLAS - VAN 



EUROPEAN OFFICE 

BERLIN, GEBMAMY 

RICHARD PITROT 

BopresentatlTo 



PANTA6ES CIRCUIT 

OF 

VAUDEVILLE THEATRES. Inc. 



ALEXANDER PANTAOl 



PreatdeBt aad 



OFFICES 

MBW TORE 

CHICAGO, 

SAM FRANCISCO, 



EDW. J. FISHER 

VAUDEVILLE AGENT. 
FANTAOEB' BLDG., 6EATTLE, WASH. 

Address direct, or LOUIS PINCUfl, cere Pst Casey, Mew York. 
MINNEAPOLIS BRANCH, 807 Sykes Bldg. EDWIN B. LANG, Dexter Bldg., Chicago, DJ. 

"Wo promise 10 weeks. We have €0.*' 



THB BNOLISH l~ROI»FAS»8BIOINJ%.L JOURNAL 

Circulation guaranteed to be larger then tbst of any English Journal dsrotod to the Dramatic or 
Vaudeville Professions. Foreign subscription, 17a 4d. per annum. 






NEW TORE AGENTS— Paul Tsnslg, 104 Eait 14th St., and Samuel French a Sons, 84-80 Watt 
Und Street. 

Artists rislting England are inrlted to send particulars of their sot and date of opening. 
STAGE Letter Box is open for the reception of their mail. 

18 TORE STREET, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, W. O. 



mOot your RAILROAD TICKETS OB the LEHIGH VALLEY A DELAWARE, 
LAOEAWANNA A WESTERN R. R, at the VAUDEVILLE STEAMSHIP 



jjlinlsi Ci AGENT. Write, call or telephone. My repreeentatlre will dellrer the tickets 

^■▼^■vst s» nam Vim ^ y(m# i naTe always serTed you well. 

Going to Europe I Tickets en all Steamship Linea. Lowest ratee. FAUX TAUFJO, 104 E. 14tk Bt>, 
Mew York. Barings Bank Bnlldla*. Telephone fOOft Btnywoaant. 



WANTED, Big Comedy and Novelty Feature 

Acta to write or wlro open time. Booking Thalia, Chicago; Jollet, Bloomlngton, Blgin. At 

and other hoaosa la Illinois, Indiana and lows. 



DOUTRICK'S BOOKING EXCHANGE 



CHAS. 



H. DOUTBIOK, M 
I. OS La Salle St. 



VAUDEVILLE ACTS WANTED AT ALL TIMES 

Send In your open time. Performers desiring to break their Jump between Chicago and Now Tork wa 
would be pleased st all times to aaaist yen, and can book you on short notice. Wo control the heat 
time In this locality, and performers of ability can always get time. Furthormore, wo only kotB 
responsible houses. 

ROVER'S VAUDEVILLE CIRCUIT 

TeL 1117 COURT. Rooms 805-8-7. Appola Building, 80S Foarth Are., PIT TB BU ma, FA, 

HOWABD ROTER, Manag.r. 

PORTOLA CAFE 

FLOOD BUILDING, No. 10 POWELL STREET 

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 

Amerlca*a Finest and Largos! Cala 
Playing the Best American aad Curapaan Artists 

Nothing t!o Good Address TONY LUBELSKIi Amusement Manager 

When answering advertisements kindly mention Vabiett. 



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VXNTEILOQUDJT WITH A PRODUCTION 



ED. F. 



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XV mOXSVILLB." 

Dlrootiea JACK LEVY. 



MONA 



Bliphin - IHr 

Tk. Champion Singers of Yau. •▼ilia 



The Beet Singing Quintette la Vaudeville. 

Sam J. Curtis * (o. 



MELODY AND MIRTH. 
Xb th* 



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Bevteed and elaborated late a 



Playing and making goal far everybody. 
Feb. 7, Family, Lancaster. 



S£#T POSTHU0 a* 

K£ce/pt arp/t/ee — 




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BREAKWAY 

BARLOWS 

nr vaudeville. 

THX WOXDXKFUL OROWTH OF THX 

FRANK Q. DOYLE QROIIT 



IN CHICACO 

D tHOWI BY THX ENGAGEMENT OF 



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TEXICO" 

IV DANCE CREATIONS. 

TO FLAT THE LEADING HOUSES 

BOOKED BT THE 

QflCAGO VAUMYUU UUUGOS' EXCIUN6E 



VIOLET PEARL 



Featured wltk M, 



M. Tata**'* 
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MARSHALL P. WILDER 

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J. 

Ball Phone IN. 



It laa't the aasee that 
If* taa aet tkat make* taa 




ro OF IRELAND. 

JAMES B. DONOVAN 



RENA ARNOLD 

QUEEN OF VAUDEVILLE. 
DOWO WELL, THANK TOU. 
Direeter aad AMur, Xing Fat 



Harry Atkinson 



FAT CASEY, Agent 



GRIFF 

On bis third vi»it to 
Hammerstein's Victoria 
Theatre, Broadway, re- 
ceived a big- reception and 
took ten bows at marine* 
and nine bows la taa 
evening-, and ia rebooked 
to appear here again la 
IS week*' time-, Hay Sad. 
Sail* for England May 
11th. 

PAUL DUEAND, Afaat. 
Feb. 7, HFJTH'S THEATRE, PHILADELPHIA. 




Van Cleve, Denton 




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Pete" 



PLAYING 

UNITED TIME. 

Direction, 
K. 8. BENTHAM. 



JOLLY -WILD 

AND COMPANY. 

P relenting 

"J». F. BARMUM, JR." 

The most familiar of all the old "matter*" ia 
Simon Legree. 



WIGGINS PARM 

Apply to THX CHAD WICK TKIO. 

STUART BARNES 

Ptraotloa OXO. H0HAB1. 

KATHERYN PEARL 

Featured with M, M. Thlese's 
"WINE. WOMAN AND BONO." 

THREE COLES 

BoTOlty Tight and Bounding Wire 
Seaeoa 'W-'IO, "POLLY OF THX 



A prob ata. 
CIRCUS." 



GartelleBros. 



SKATORIALISm 
Direction IA 



HO 



Mason i Keeler 



Direotion, MOBT H. SINGER, 




GAVIN - PLATT 
PEACHES 



tin* "TEE STOLEH Km" 

Clifton. V. 7., LltxlM. 




What Billie Reeves hat ia hanging on and when 
he intenda to get over that drunk. 

Say, Griff, what are you looking at? 

If the out in Van Cleve, Denton and Pete's ad. 
got exchanged with our*. What would Parry he. 

If "8am Curtis'* 1* a* "Jolly and Wild" a* the 
Oartelle Bros. 



I've Bumped the Boards for 

Many Years, 
Tho' I'm Only Just Sixteen. 
And I Hope to Bump Them 

Many More 
Before Next Halloe'en. 
I Have Bumped Into the 

Scenery 
And Hit Everything but the 

Dome, 
But Ain't it Funny I Never 

Yet 
Have Hit My Funny Bone. 
BUSTER. 
By Bert Marion. 



JAN. SI, K. P., FIFTH AVE., NEW YORK. 
A SCREAM IN " ONE." 

Terry Twins 

Remarkable Human Duplicates. We use no make- 
op. 
Little tins of powder, little sticks of paint, 
Make some fellows look like Twins when they 

really ain't. 
Address this novelty aot care VARIETY, Chicago. 

CAR1TA DAY 

IN VAUDEVILLE. 

BENNINGTON BROS. 

BOOKED SOLID. 




BILLIE REEVES 



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"F0LLIX9 OF IBM." 

F. 
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BarrytWolford 

The Typical Topical Tiokl* Singers. 
Xa Their Owa Comedy Creation, 
"IT HAPPENED OH MONDAY." 
Booke d Solid until July, 1910. Week Fob. 7, 

KEITH'S, PROVIDENCE. 

JAMES X. PLUNKETT. Bsaart Agent 

COLLINS 
HAWLEY 




GOING SOME WITH 



T. W. DINXINS. 
YANKEE DOODLE GIRLS. 



Management, MR. SOL. MEYERS. 



CHARLES AHEARN 




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ORPHEUM CIRCUIT. FAT CASEY. 





D SOLID 
UTYl CIRCUIT 



THE EFFERVESCENT COMEDIAN 

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HIPPODROME 

CLEVELAND. O. 

4- to 6 Bows mi every performance 
and Next to Last on the BUI 

GUESS THAT'S SOUS. AX. BVTHXRLAWD, Agent. 



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#ml % 19 w« You come and sec us! 





XXV. SPENCER— Proprietor, Pioneer Agent for 
Theatres in New York, the Seat tad the South. 

JOHN H. ANDERSON— General Manager. For I 
f erorahly knows to ail ptrfoiaaori. 

JULES LARVETT— BOOMING MANAGER. Yoa 

of Olub Deportment. 




Picture end Vaudeville 
of Huhcr'e. Well end 



WE WANT ACTS Of EVERY DESCRIPTION 



including 



VAUDEVILLE— Sketch Teams. Sister Acts. Musical Novelty. 

Acrobatic. Etc.. singles and doubles 

CIRCUS and CURIO HALL ACTS-Museum Features. Etc. 

MINSTREL and BURLESQUE PEOPLE. All Lines 

Nothing too Small NotHing too Big 

Cell or write et once, firing f mil pertioulere, 

4« NA/ost 28th »*., 

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Fixed up by 











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(V. Y. "JOURNAL") says: 
"Bern Stern was a decided hit at 

the American." 



(VARIETY) aaya: 
"Stern's character work it clean 
aad original He waa the hit of the 
hill os Monday night at the 
icon." 




J. IRIS 

("REVIEW") aayat 

"Stern took 9 enooroa at the 

ioaa on Wedneaday night, aad 

William Morria haa a good act in 
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("TELEGRAPH.") 
"Stern ia moving ao fast I'i 
afraid ho will get swell headed,'' 



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MERGER MEETINGS " KEEP UP, 
BUT NOTHING HAS HAPPENED 



One New York Meeting so Far on Wednesday. Lots 

of Talk and Rumors. 



On Wednesday a "merger meeting" was 
held in New York City. Present were 
Martin Beck, William Morris, Morris 
Meyerfeld, Jr., Felix Isman and John 
Considine. They talked as they had 
talked before (excepting Isman) in San 
Francisco. That's the sum and total 
of all the wild and foolish reports on 
vaudeville doings since Monday, including 
the newspaper interviews, given out for 
effect only, and having no real bearing on 
the matters at issue. 

The present vaudeville situation stands 
now as it did three months ago, and last 
week, as reported each time in Variety. 
There is apt to be an amalgamation of 
vaudeville interests including the Or- 
pheum, Morris and the United, or the Or- 
pheum and Morris only, if terms can be 
made and agreed upon. That is the 
point of contest, terms, and terms will be 
the stickler. 

Up to Wednesday neither side had pre- 
sented any proposition in seriousness, and 
on Wednesday more general talk than any 
decisive speech looking towards an under- 
standing was forthcoming. 

Each side is waiting for the other to 

offer something that looks tangible, when 

I* .counter proposals will be made, if the first 

^recessary item makes an appearance. 

lifter that there must be more meetings 

:ind wranglings. 

The meetings so far have brought but 
two things to light: that the Orpheum 
people want Morris to leave the west, 
and that Morris is not adverse to a favor- 
able proposal, provided he holds his name 
and houses intact. How this can be done 
under the circumstances is something that 
will need more than one meeting now, as 
past events have proven. It is probably 
the biggest tangle theatrical people among 
themselves have ever attempted to un- 
ravel. 

Beck claims indifference and Morris 
• 'aims independence, for public mention. 
Beck must rid himself of Morris in the west 



to escape future "big shows" which opposi- 
tion would bring to that territory. Morris 
in all his negotiations must consider the 
people behind him, and that Morris will 
not "throw" any of his backers is a moral 
certainly. Beck and Meyerfeld must con- 
sider their present agreement with the 
United Booking Offices, as well as consider 
what opposition the United managers will 
place against the Orpheum taking part in 
any deal they object to, and the after 
effects if the United stays out. 

After all the whys and wherefores, it 
may be that a hundred of the most astute 
showmen and lawyers could not frame up 
an agreement satisfactory to all, and the 
"merger" thing may fall naturally. 

The only real unwoven knot in the en- 
tre skein seems to be that there is some 
bookng scheme on between the Orpheum 
and Sullivan-Considine Circuits. John 
W. Considine, when he arrived in New 
York on Tuesday morning, did not deny 
this to a Variety representative, but 
stated that nothing would develop from 
his present visit to New York. Mr. Con- 
sidine also said he would not leave for 
Europe this month, but would next May. 

Monday was the day Considine was due. 
He reached town a day late, and so 
the "merger meeting" as originally sched- 
uled while all the parties were in Frisco. 

The importance of Mr. Considine in these 
negotiations has impressed his home city, 
Seattle, quite strongly. A local paper 
there in which it is said Considine is in- 
terested "panned" Morris to a turn after 
the Frisco affairs were all over, while 
another local daily, under a full length 
picture of Considine labeled him "King of 
Vaudeville." 

On Tuesdav at about the hour when the 
high sun hits the Long Acre Building, 
someone said ho knew that E. F. Albee 
and Sain Hodgson (United's routing 
agent) had resigned. Before the sun had 
a chance to leave its high perch, everybody 
(Continued on page 8.) 



EXPECTS TO SIGN REJANE. 

The Paris office of the Marinelli agency 
is hopeful of signing up Mme. Rejane, the 
famous French actress, for a London visit 
to Oswald Stoll's Coliseum. The contract 
may have passed ere thu>. 

At the New York office of the Marinelli 
agency, Charles Bornhaupt said he 
thought there would be no difficulty now 
that Rejane had appeared at Marinelli's 
Olympia there last Sunday for the Paris 
Flood Benefit. 

Mr. Bornhaupt on Monday sent out by 
mail an account of the benefit to the 
trade papers, giving the amount of the 
receipts as 9,000 francs. A couple of 
enterprising trade papers, including one 
daily, used the information as a special 
cable received from Paris (that's the way 
Bornhaupt received it). 



A PRESENT FOR THE BOYS. 

Philadelphia, Feb. 9. 

Title was acquired last week by J. Fred 
Zimmerman for the theatre site recently 
purchased by him on Market Street west 
of 52d. The ground contains a lot 60 
feet in Market Street, with a depth of 
250. It was purchased by Mr. Zimmerman 
for about $50,000. 

A theatre to cost $200,000 will be erected 
on the site. It will have a seating capac- 
ity of 2,400 and will be devoted to the 
better class of vaudeville. Ground will be 
broken in a few weeks and the intention is 
to have the house open by next Septem- 
ber. When it is completed it will be 
deeded by Mr. Zimmerman to his sons, 
J. Fred. Zimmerman, Jr., and Frank G. 
Zimmerman. 



MISS HOPPER AS "BALLOON GIRL." 

A story came out on Wednesday that 
tin* Morris office was seeking to engage 
Edna Wallace Hopper to become "The 
1'alloon Girl" in the act of that name now 
«i( (ho American in its first New York 
week. 



EMMA CARUS IN "DUTCH" ROLE. 

'The Motor Girl" is being made ready 
by the Shuberts for another tour of their 
houses. The chorus started rehearsals 
last Monday at the Lyric. Emma Carus 
has been engaged to play the "Dutch 
Girl" with the new company. 



COMING OVER FOR "ELBKTRA." 

(Special Cable to Vabxrt.) 

Paris, Feb. 9. 
Odette Valery, who first went to America 
to do the "Salome" dance in "Salome," is 
leaving for New York to create a dance 
in the opera of "Elektra" for Oscar Ham- 
merstein at the Manhattan Opera House. 



6R0SSMITH ENGAGED FOR REVUE. 

(Special Cable to Vabhttt.) 

Paris, Feb. 9. 
Geo. Grossmith, Jr., has been engaged 
for the Revue which goes on at the 
Folies Bergere in March. "Ghantecler" 
was at last produced. The latest Ros- 
tand work was* enthusiastically received 
although the contrary had been antici- 
pated. 



SKATING BOOM CONTINUES. 

(Special Cable to Variety.) 

Paris, Feb. 9. 

The fever for roller skating further 
spread Monday night when Parkinson 
opened his new rink. 

American athletes may watch out for 
three champion Turkish wrestlers who are 
going over there to perform. 



HOMAft'S AVIATION MEET. 

Atlantic City, Feb. 9. 

An aviation meet is being promoted by 
Geo. Homans, the New York agent, who 
has been resting here by the seaside for 
some weeks. The meet is to take place in 
June. $150,000 will have to be subscribed. 

Fifty thousand dollars has been agreed 
to by hotel men interested. The meet is 
expected to come off. Mr. Homans says 
that in comparison to the demands made 
by aviators to fly, vaudeville acts are 
pikers. He expects to return to New 
York about March 1, and resume his book- 
ing business. 



ATLANTIC CITY FOR ANNABELLE. 

The new act in which Annabelle Whit- 
t'ord is to make her debut is to be shown 
by her at Young's Pier, Atlantic City, 
next week. No information regarding the 
number has escaped excepting that there 
will be a novelty finish; also a pianist, If 
the absence of this important personage 
in the turn does not hold back the pre 
miere. 



VARIETY 



THAT MURDOCK REPORT. 

Chicago, Feb. 9. 

Yesterday J. J. Murdock disposed of all 
his moving picture holdings in the Inter- 
national Projecting Co., resigned as presi- 
dent of the Independent Picture Alliance 
and departed for New York. 

The report here is that Mr. Murdock 
goes to New York to enter the United 
Booking Offices. That story first sprung 
up in Chicago some six weeks ago. 

As many wild stories were about dur- 
ing the week over the John J. Murdock - 
United Booking Offices connection as ran 
amuck about the entire vaudeville situ- 
ation. While Mr. Murdock was in Chi- 
cago he was reported in consultation with 
E. F. Albee at a New York restaurant, 
and again on Tuesday when Mr. Murdock 
was probably transferring his stock in the 
Chicago moving picture corporation in that 
city, it was said that he had commenced 
his duties in the Long Acre Building as 
Mr. Albee's assistant. 

Tuesday afternoon in his office in the 
United suite Percy O. Williams stated to 
a Vabiett representative that he knew 
nothing about Mr. Murdock entering the 
United in any capacity, and had heard 
nothing upon which the many rumors 
could be based. Up to Wednesday Mr. 
Murdock had taken no official seat in the 
agency. 

The general opinion is that Murdock's 
connection, if any, with the United, will 
largely depend upon the outcome of the 
Beck-Morris negotiations. Should those 
two reach an understanding without the 
United going or being declared in, Murdock 
most likely would be engaged for the ob- 
ject of aiding in any plans or schemes 
the United managers might deem neces- 
sary for the protection of their p r oper ti es 
in conflict* 

There is no reason to doubt that at 
one time quite recently, Mr. Albee con- 
sidered Mr. Murdock for the position of 
rounder up of the "small time/' but op- 
portunity passing for a general gathering 
in of the smaller houses, the Chicago man 
was left out of the running for that posi- 
tion, which has been given to D. F. Hen- 
nessy, formerly the office manager of the 
United. Mr. Hennessy is now in charge 
of the United's Family Department. 

It was reported on Monday that there 
had been some discussion between the 
United officials regarding Murdock, and 
this had held up action. 

When Martin Beck and Morris Meyer- 
feld, Jr., repaired to their offices on Mon- 
day they are said to have asked about the 
Murdock report, and were assured he 
would not enter the United offices, though 
Mr. Beck, when asked by a Vabiett 
representative if the engaging of Mur- 
dock by the United would be construed 
by him as a hostile action, said that it 
did not make any difference that he could 
note, amounting to the agency employing 
someone, a privilege anybody had. 

Mr. Hennessy, now in charge of the 
United's small time bookings, is about the 
oldest attache with an exception or two 
in the United. He has been held up as 
one of the very few model men the book- 
ing institution has been fortunate enough 
to secure within past years. 

His knowledge of all the ins and outs 
of bookings, with every side of the busi- 
ness an open book to him is expected to 
keep* the "Family Depurtment" in a state 
of sanitary booking perfection. 



CORNER STONE MOVES. 

San Francisco, Feb. 9. 
Ou Monday morning last the lately im- 
planted corner stone on the newly an- 
nounced Morris vaudeville theatre was 
crated up and carried away. The removal 
was made by Morris employees, it is said. 
There are no signs left of the foundation 
upon which the stone was to rest. The 
place shows a 2 x 4 beam freshly sawed 
away. 

On Tuesday the Morris western com- 
pany announced a change in building 
plans as the reason for the necessary re- 
moval of the cornerstone. It rested upon 
a brick foundation which has been torn 
away. 



INCORPORATES FOR SALT LAKE. 

Salt Lake (3ty, Feb. 9. 

The papers for the American Music 
Hall Co., of Utah, were filed Tuesday. 
William Morris is president, Walter Hoff 
Seely, vice-president, and Joel Nibley, 
secretary and treasurer. Nibley is the 
son of the presiding Bishop of the Mor- 
mon Church. 

The company, organized to erect an 
American Music Hall here, has a capital 
stock of $200,000. The shares are $10 
each, par value. Of the 20,000 shares, 
William Morris Co., Western, Inc., holds 
14,760; Samuel Newhouse has 5000, and 
Nibley 250. 

Great claims are made for the theatre. 
It will be a replica of the Maxine Elliott, 
New York. Mr. Newhouse, the moving 
spirit m the enterprise, has ordered that 
the lighting outfit be a duplicate of that 
of the Grand Opera House, Paris, which 
impressed him when over there. A hotel 
will be in the theatre building. 



AMELIA BINGHAM FOR STOCK. 

On April 17 Amelia Bingham, who has 
been playing the music halls in Great 
Britain since last August, will sail for 
home. She is engaged as stock star for 
the Suburban Park Company in St. Louis 
under a five weeks engagement. Her 
American representative, Loney Haskell, is 
negotiating for a few weeks of New York 
vaudeville previous to her opening date in 
St. Louis. 



MAUDE NICHOLS ILL. 

Buffalo, Feb. 9. 
Owing to the illness of Maude Nichols, 
the Nichols Sisters were compelled to re- 
tire from the bill at Shea's last Friday. 
While her condition is now greatly im- 
proved, it may be a couple of weeks be- 
fore the sisters can resume their vaude- 
ville bookings. 



RENEWS LEASE ON "HIP." 

Cleveland, Feb. 9. 
Officers of the Citizens 1 Savings & Trust 
Co., acting as receivers for the Hippo- 
drome Building Co., have signed a re- 
newal of the lease which gives B. F. 
Keith control of the "Hip" for five years 
more at an annual rental of $40,000. 



CANCELED FOR STOVE. 

San Francisco, Feb. 9. 
At the Garrick, Stockton, when Leon 
Rogee played there, no heat made its 
presence felt in the dressing room of 
"The Human Orchestra." Rogee asked 
for a stove. Not getting it, he closed 
after the first show. 



THEATRE CHANGES IN ST. LOUIS. 

St. Louis, Feb. 9. 

After working for years straightening 
out an old estate, the Middleton Theatre 
Company (Frank Tate and Louis Cella) 
have come into complete possession of 
the site of the Grand Opera House and 
adjoining buildings. 

The Grand, which has been playing 
popular- priced vaudeville this season, will 
close Saturday night and work on a 
$100,000 theatre and hotel will at once 
begin. Plans have already been drawn 
and it is hoped to have the new house 
ready in September. It will seat over 
2,000 and will be the handsomest in St. 
Louis. Policy not announced. 

Mrs. Theodore Bingham, wife of the 
former Police Commissioner of New York, 
is one of the Rutherford heirs, who, 
though long since willing to lease to the 
Middleton company, had to go through a 
long legal formality before this could be 
consummated. 



WINNIPEG GETS ORPHEUM SHOWS. 

Winnipeg, Feb. 9. 

During the past week, in the absence 
of combination bookings, the Walker, 
which plays K. & E. bookings, has been 
playing the acts booked on the Orpheum 
time, en route westward from Minneapolis. 
The Orpheum people also appear at the 
Walker this week. 

Commencing next Monday, Feb. 14, the 
policy of the Grand Opera House will 
change from melodrama to burlesque. 



"CAMILLE" IN A HURRY. 

Newark, N. J., Feb. 9. 

"Camille" is being played in a hurry 
this week at the Arcade, a vaudeville and 
picture house. Clara Mathes and Co. are 
doing the playing, assisted by the Pathe 
film of "Camille." The moving picture is 
utilized for the first two acts of the 
piece, when . the sheet is raised and the 
players do the rest. 

The "act" proved novel and seemed to 
please quite well. 



BETWIXT AND BETWEEN. 

All day Wednesday G. Molasso, the for- 
eign producer who has made several suc- 
cessful dancing productions since reaching 
New York, stood between the Orpheum 
and. the Morris Circuits. 

Fred Zobedie, the agent, who has been 
handling Molasso's output to the satisfac- 
tion of everyone concerned, reached an 
agreement with the Orpheum to play 
"Paris by Night" over the Western time, 
opening at Spokane Feb. 28. It was virtu- 
ally agreed between the contracting parties 
that all the Molasso acts would take the 
same course. No agreement was signed, 
however. 

Meanwhile the Morris people got after 
Molasso, offering a flattering inducement 
for him to become a sort of producer-in- 
general to the circuit, and replace his 
original "Apache" dance at the American 
next week. At the Morris office it was 
said Molasso had signed there; Mr. Mo- 
lasso at the Colonial, where "Paris by 
Night" is appearing this week, said on 
Wednesday afternoon he had reached no 
decision. 

Mr. Zobedie was in a quandary all day 
wondering if he entered. 



JUDGMENT FOR LIQUIDATED 
DAMAGES. 

On Monday in the Supreme Court Judge 
Bischoff gave the Conried Metropolitan 
Opera Co. judgment for $20,000, the 
amount named in a liquidated damage 
clause under a contract held by the Opera 
Co., and sued for, in an undefended action, 
against Charles Delmores, an operatic 
singer, who about two years ago "jumped" 
from the Metropolitan to the Manhattan 
Opera House, leaving his contract behind. 

In the decision rendered, Judge Bischoff 
has laid down a very important point of 
law in the estimation of theatrical at- 
torneys who often run across "liquidated j^, 
damage." If the case is not appeared Jf 
and the judgment upset by' a higher court, 
the Conried-Delmores decision will stand 
as a valuable precedent in action between 
managers and players in the future. 

Heretofore it has been held by the 
courts that where the liquidated damages 
mentioned were disport ionate with the ser- 
vices to be rendered, the actual damage 
was required to be shown. Judge Bischoff 
decided that when people agreed upon 
the amount of damage either would sus- 
tain through default or a breakage of 
the contract, the amount should stand as 
having been the sum assessed and agreed 
upon by the parties in interest, each fully 
aware of the compact he was entering into. 

It was said on Tuesday that in face 
of this decision, it was more than likely 
that the papers now being prepared in the 
action contemplated by the United Book- 
ing Offices against Felix Isman for 
$250,000 (the penalty in liquidated dam- 
ages provided for in the "settlement agree- 
ment" between Klaw & Erlanger and the 
United to which Isman was a party) 
would be pushed ahead rapidly. Isman 
has publicly acknowledged that he is in- 
terested in the vaudeville played by the 
William Morris company. His defense is 
expected to be that he is a minority stock 
holder in the corporation governing the 
Morris Circuit. 



NEW ARTISTS' ORDER. 

Chicago, Feb. 9. 

A new order has been organized in Chi- 
cago by artists and is called the Versatile 
Veterans. It is composed of old pro- 
fessionals. At present the membership 
totals seventy-eight. 

The order has been founded for the pro- 
tection of artists' material and has applied 
for a charter under the laws of Illinois. 
Small buttons with the letters "V. V." are 
worn by the members. 



MISS WAKEFIELD RETURNS. 

After a flying trip to South America, 
where she presented her specialty undeniHa 
special contracts, Willa Holt Wakefielo^/ 
landed in New Orleans last week, and will 
resume her Morris engagement in Winni- 
peg next Monday. She comes to the 
Plaza, Feb. 28, to start a two weeks 'en- 
gagement at that house. 



"THE ECHO" DILLINGHAM'S NEXT.. 

The next production by Charles Dilling- 
ham will be named "The Echo." It will 
follow Montgomery and Stone at the 
Globe. In the cast of the new show will 
be Rock and Fulton and Frank Lalor. 



Charlotte Townsend has had a sketch 
written for her by Mark Swan. 



Will J. Block will star Johnnie Hyams 
and Lelia Mclntyre in a new show, to go 
in rehearsal in about two weeks. 



VARIETY 



INTERNATIONAL VAUDEVILLE 
MAY FOLLOW BUTT'S VISIT 



London Manager Dickering with Americans. Will 
Have Big English Circuit. Reasonably Assured Butt 
% Has Barrasford Time, with DeFrece's With- 
in Call; Perhaps Gibbons' as Well. 



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(Special Cable to Variety.) 

London, Feb. 9. 

Geo. M. Leventritt, representing the 
William Morris Circuit, arrived in London 
last Saturday. It is almost certain fee 
came for the purpose of presenting an 
offer for the Barrasford houses. In that 
case he is believed to be too late. The 
impression grows that Alfred Butt and his 
company have secured the Barrasford 
Tour either by purchase or option, and 
it is understood Mr. Butt has the prior 
claim now through a deal with Walter 
De Frece, who secured the first option. 

It is nearly authentically learned that 
before leaving London, Butt instructed his 
solicitors to form what will be a "holding 
company" for the different corporations 
operating the various houses on the Bar- 
rasford time. This confirms the impres- 
sion that the Palace people have secured 
the properties on an optionul basis, se- 
cured by a large cash deposit. 

There is a well defined report about in 
the higher show circles that the Gibbons 
Circuit is biding Mr. Butt's manipulations. 
It would not surprise London that if 
Butt carries through his plans, Gibbons 
may side with the circuit that will have 
been then formed, lining up a solid pha- 
lanx against the Moss-Stoll Tour. 

Mr. Butt is now in New York. During 
his absence there are many "stories" 
founded on thin air for the most part. 

The coming of Alfred Butt to New York 
City at this time may be the forerunner 
of important happenings in vaudeville on 
both sides of the ocean. While nominally 
the managing director of the Palace, 
London, just at present, with another new 
house in that city located, and a Palace 
swiftly erecting itself at Glasgow, Mr. 
Butt looms up as among the foremost 
of variety managers, if not now, then 
within a short period. 

The London manager arrived on the 
Mauretania last Friday. At his suite in 
the Hotel Knickerbocker, when seen by 
a Variety representative, Mr. Butt was 
reticent and guarded in his statements, 
both as to his movements on the vaude- 
ville map of Great Britain, and the object 
of the current visit to America's metro- 
polis. 

Advices from London this week, with 
the semi-intimation from the Londoner 
seem to set at rest the disposal of the 
Barrasford Tour, London, England. If 
Mr. Butt and his colleagues have not ac- 
tually that circuit at their pleasure, they 
at least have it "tied up." 

Together with the Barrasford houses, 
which include in this instance, the Alham- 
bra, Paris, there is every probability, ac- 
cording to the cable, that the Walter De 
Frece Circuit abroad stands ready to join 
Mr. Butt in any move he may make. 

Of more interest to home circles, how- 
ever, is the report this week running 
around "the inside" that Alfred Butt is 



negotiating with the leading American 
managers for an American (which means 
an international) vaudeville connection. 
The "inside report," always based upon 
tact, is that the Palace even is willing to 
extend its English circuit to this country. 

The alternative for the Londoners 
in an American union would be a booking 
connection with some large circuit here. 
There are three for Mr. Butt to deal with: 
The Orpheum, United and Morris. With 
managers Mr. Butt is probably talking 
matters over with Martin Beck, William 
Morris and Percy G. Williams. 

The first question put to Mr. Butt was 
regarding his connection, if any, with the 
Barrasford houses, and his general posi- 
tion on the other side. Mr. Butt rather 
evasively replied: "I think the Palace, 
London, is fairly well enough known in 
America for the profession to believe we 
have established that house to the utmost 
of our ability. Therefore, when we find 
that our neighbors are fluttering us by 
emulating the example we have set 
of high class vaudeville of a dis- 
tinctive nature in their theatres 
(which have not our exclusive clien- 
tele and could never be a 'Palace'), we 
do not see why in our desire to expand 
we should not retaliate by making or form- 
ing such connections or purchases as would 
give us a circuit worthy of the name; 
bring a better grade of shows into the 
English provinces, and afford acts played 
by us after easy transit from London to 
Glasgow. If you understand the situation 
in England, you will catch my drift. 

"I am not prepared to make any state- 
ment about the Barrasford Tour, nor do 
I care to discuss the future position of 
Mr. De Freee and his circuit. I under- 
stand Mr. De Frece is under a booking 
contract agreement with Mr. Stoll, bind- 
ing until March 1, next." 

The extract from the above cable men- 
tioning the "holding company" was re- 
peated to Mr. Butt, who declined to com- 
ment upon it. 

Asked if he could give a definite reply 
on the reported disposition of the Holborn 
Empire, a house in London's West End 
belonging to the Walter Gibbons Circuit, 
and the rumors that the Stoll Tour had 
secured it, Mr. Butt answered: "I am not 
prepared to say, but you may assure your 
readers that Mr. Stoll has not the Holborn 
Empire nor any interest in the Gibbons 
Tour." 

Pressed for something more definite, Mr. 
Butt begged to be excused on the plea 
that the present was not propitious for a 
decided statement. 

"In fact," said Mr. Butt, "Variety is 
the first paper to have an interview with 
me on this subject. To-day I have two 
newspaper cables from London making in- 
quiries." 

In referring to his "neighbors" Mr. Butt 
unquestionably had in mind Oswald Stoll, 
who, within the period that the Palace, 



London, has shown up so enormously suc- 
cessful as the ultra variety place of 
amusement in all Europe has been en- 
larging the Stoll shows at the Coli- 
seum, London, and at the same time or 
since last August, Mr. Stoll has carried the 
London Hippodrome as a side issue 
through booking only in an attempt to 
gain the prestige and profit the Palace 
has brought its promoters. 

With the Coliseum, Mr. Stoll has suc- 
ceeded in dollars, though not in "class" 
of clientele to compare with Mr. Butt's 
house. In the Hippodrome, Stoll has 
found a harder and extremely difficult pro- 
position. 

On the Barrasford Tour there are six 
houses in direct opposition to the Stoll 
theatres, while there are eight or nine 
besides also advantageously situated. 

Thos. Barrasford died last week. In 
mentioning the effect the manager's de- 
mise would have, Mr. Butt added, 'The 
lamentable death of Mr. Barrasford will 
not affect any plans now projected." 

Were Mr. Butt to enter Paris by way 
of the Alhambra, he would come into con- 
tact with Anglo-Saxon methods against 
H. B. Marinelli's Olympia in that 
city. English vaudeville as offered by the 
late Mr. Barrasford at his Paris house 
proved palatable to the various colonies 
of the French capital who preferred their 
amusement without blots. 

It is about four years since Mr. Butt 
last visited New York. He has not 
changed greatly since then. A rather 
young man for his importance in theatri- 
cals, Mr. Butt talks with a tight grasp 
upon his subject; seems to know all about 
American show business, its promoters 
and their standing, and leaves the impres- 
sion of great firmness behind a desire to 
absorb all information on complex points 
at hand. 

While Mr. Butt has other important 
business matters here, he does not pro- 
pose to lose the opportunity of securing 
any acts around, and has already wit- 
nessed several New York bills. 

Last Saturday, while at lunch with 
William Morris at the Hotel Astor, Percy 
G. Williams joined the couple, and the 
trio proceeded to Mr. Williams' Alhambra 
where they watched the show for awhile. 

The stay of the English manager on 
this side is indefinite. He may return to 
London next week or later. 

The theory of a future Beck-Morris 
agreement renders more intricate the in- 
ternational question. Should Mr. Butt 
decide upon Mr. Beck as his American co- 
operator, and the latter reach an under- 
standing with Morris, the final result with 
Mr. Butt would most probably be a book- 
ing union with that amalgamation. 

On Wednesday there was a rumor about 
that Mr. Butt and the United had en- 
tered into some sort of an agreement relat- 
ing to the mutual exchange of acts. The 
agreement was said to have been made in 
the form of letters written by each. Not 
loo much credence was placed in the re- 
port, Mr. Butt not being in a rush to 
decide which American proposition to ac- 
cept, according to another report. 



RE-ENGAGES ALICE LLOYD. 

With a slate full of all the records for 
box office receipts in the western houses 
of the Orpheum Circuit, Alice Lloyd was 
re-engaged this week by Martin Beck, 
through Pat Casey, for a return tour of 
the Circuit next season, opening in Novem- 
ber. 

Miss Lloyd will not finish her present 
Orpheum trip until April 10 at Des 
Moines. Her success on the Pacific coast 
has been phenomenal for the extravagance 
of the receptions received by her and popu- 
larity attained in each city visited. 

Following Des Moines Mr. Casey has ar- 
ranged five weeks in middle-western 
cities where Miss Lloyd has not previously 
appeared, and will gradually play her to 
reach New York by June 1, holding back 
the clamor of many Eastern managers for 
the English girl until the opening of next 
season. 

The McNaughtons, the English comedy 
team, who have played on all bills Miss 
Lloyd has headlined during the present 
tour, have also been rebooked for the same 
time, owing to their big laughing hit all 
over. 



$3,000 FOR MISS HOFFMANN. 

Three thousand dollars is the weekly 
salary contracted for with Gertrude Hoff- 
mann by the United Booking Offices after 
her present contract with the agency for 
$2,500 a week expires. It is said the 
United has engaged the girl-with-the-60- 
minute act until June 1. 

Next week she holds over at Hammer- 
stein's. All this week the sidewalk specu- 
lators have been singing "She's Ma Daisy." 
One dollar tickets to Hammerstein's have 
been grabbed off daily at all the way to 
$3. 

No single woman in American vaude- 
ville has ever received over Miss Hoff- 
mann's latest figure. 

There's a report that in addition to the 
immense amount of work Miss Hoffman is 
doing twice daily in her varied vaudeville 
act, the energetic and versatile young 
woman is preparing to add an imper- 
sonation of Fred Stone in "The Old Town" 
in his "lariat dance" and walking the tight 
rope. 



ao YEARS WITH PAYTON. 
There was an unusual celebration at 
Payton's Lee Avenue Theatre in Brook- 
lyn, Monday night when Grace Fox was 
presented with a ring set with twenty 
diamonds, each stone commemorating a 
year of service as a member of Corse 
Payton's company. In that time she has 
played over 900 weeks, over 0,QO0 per- 
formances and more than 1,200 parts. The 
total of parts was boosted when Payton 
was conducting a repertoire show on the 
road, playing six and eight plays each 
week. Miss Fox has never missed a per- 
formance, it is claimed. 



COMPOSER TAKES NO CHANCES. 

San Diego, Cal., Feb. 9. 
Although the Panama-California Ex 
position isn't due until 1915, Fred Stans- 
field, musical director at the Princess this 
city, has composed the official march for 
the festive occasion. 



NO CHANCE FOR BERNHARDT. 

There's no chance of engaging Sarah 
Bernhardt for New York vaudeville, said 
Charles Kornhaupt, the Marinelli New 
York representative this week. An offer 
had been made her to play in this city, 
hut Madame replied that upon finishing 
her engagement at the Coliseum, London, 
next fall, she expected to tour the United 
States in a play, as a "farewell." 



The Five Armanis replaced the Neapoli- 
tans at the Fifth Avenue on Monday. 



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Will H. Fields and La Adelia, 
dancer, were married in Chicago 


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Marshall P. Wilder commences a trip of 
the Williams houses on Monday. 



Fred Brant, the Kitamura representa- 
tive in America, will sail for Europe in 
April. 



"The Vampire Dance" has been pro- 
longed until April at the Hippodrome, 
London. 



Joe Morris starts on the William Mor- 
ris time at New Orleans, Feb. 21, booked 
by Barney Myers. 



Frank Stafford and Go. have been 
booked over the Orpheum Circuit to open 
March 6 at Cincinnati. 



Burke A Hayes have booked over the 
United time Leonard and Ward, "The 
original father and son." 



The mother of Alice Cheslyn (Dudley 
and Cheslyn) and Rose Ford died Jan. 26. 



Girard and Gardner are spending a va- 
cation at Mt. Clemens, Mich. They will 
resume vaudeville bookings in March. 



McNish and Penfold have divided, Frank 
McNTsh will play henceforth with his ion, 



Frank, Jr. Al Sutherland bee the new 
act. 



The La Belle Troupe close with the 
"Dainty Duchess" Feb. 12 and will return 
to vaudeville. Eva La Belle will then re- 
join the act. 



Next week at the Fifth Avenue Edwards 
Davis and Co. will appear in an Oscar 
Wilde sketch, named "The Picture of 
Dorian Gray.' 



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Albert Whelan sailed back to England 
on Feb. 9, having been re-engaged on the 
United time for ten weeks, commencing 
next October. 



G. Molasso, who retired from Ryley's 
"Queen of the Moulin Rouge" Saturday 
evening, js preparing a pantomime with 
twenty people. 



Tom Sherman, who has been writing for 
"Shapiro," is now with Joe Morris and 
goes to Chicago Saturday to represent 
the last named publisher. 



It is said that the title of the piece 
Al Woods intends to star Valeska Suratt 
in will be "A Furnished Room on 45th 
Street" (West, of course). 



Mrs. Pat Campbell opens at the Colo- 
nial Monday in "The Sword of Damocles." 
"Tib said the English actress will receive 
$2,500 weekly on the United time. 



Alburtus and Jessie Millar will sail for 
Australia, from London, March 4, under 
contract to Harry Rickards. They will 
return to the United States via Vancou- 
ver. 



Greenwall & Weis aie erecting the new 
theatre at Little Rock, Ark., to be fin- 
ished by Sept. 1, next, and operated as a 
cne-night stand. Hertz & Talant are the 
architects. 



Maurice Boom has retired from the 
agency business, and says he will soon an- 
nounce the formation of a large summer 
amusement scheme, still in process of 
development. 



Petitions have been circulated numer- 
ously and signed in Troy requesting F. F. 
Proctor to restore vaudeville at his house 
in that city, where he is now showing 
moving pictures. 



W. J. Nixon is heading a movement to 
build a theatre in Flatbush, Brooklyn. 
He has secured $10,000 toward a fund of 
$25,000, which is to be devoted to erect- 
ing the structure. 



The Shuberts have obtained control of 
the Novelty, San Francisco, and will there 
play their leading parts hereafter. Flor- 
ence Roberts will open the house under 
the Shubert management. 



Tom Miller, of the Three Juggling Mil- 
lers, had his nose smashed while doing an 
net in Buffalo, and was removed to the 
Emergency Hospital. He will be out of 
the turn for two weeks more. 



Lew Dockstader has written to Alf T. 
Wilton to undertake negotiations looking 



toward ten weeks in vaudeville upon the 
close of the minstrel organisation. Salary 
terms are left for later settlement. 



Clark and Bergman were compelled to 
cancel their date at the Bronx, New York, 
last week, owing to Miss Clark's illness. 
They will rest at Lake wood, N. J., for a 
few weeks before going west to fill their 
dates. 



Collins and Hart have received con- 
tracts, through Barney Myers, for one 
month each in Paris, Brussels, Berlin and 
Vienna. They will sail for Europe at the 
close of the "Little Nemo" Co.'s tour early 
in May. 



Harry Fulton, who has been a Dilling- 
ham advance agent for some time, has 
been compelled to quit the road and return 
to his home in Newark, O., where he will 
remain until he starts for Arizona in 
search of health. 



The Five Olympias, three women and 
two men, a posing act from the other aide, 
booked by Marinelli, make their initial 
New York appearance Monday at the 
Colonial. "Paris by Night" holds over 
for the second week at that house. 



Aimie Denham, a member of the 
"Serenaders," was married in Philadelphia 
to Samuel S. Klein, by Rev. Mr. Burns, 
at his residence No. 252 North 13th Street. 
She will continue with the show for the 
rest of the season and then retire from 
the stage. 



Riccabono, who appeared in vaudeville 
with his "good night" horse, is about to 
re-enter after a two-years' absence. The 
"good- night" animal died some time ago 
und since then the trainer has been at his 
place in Kingston, N. Y. He has trained 
another horse act. 



F. U. Bishop, who managed the Or- 
pheum, Brockton Mass,., until the Bel- 
mont Amusement Co. sold out, will here- 
after be located in Providence as general 
representative of the Belmont corporation. 
It is said that dramatic stock will be 
established in the Brockton Orpheum. 



Jenie Jacobs left last Saturday morn- 
ing for Chicago, to be the guest of Rose 
Stahl, who opened there for a three weeks' 
engagement at Powers'. Miss Stahl in 
her invitation warned Miss Jacobs that 
she was expected to leave her pocketbook 
at home. The agentess will remain away 
a week. 

Joseph Muller, manager of the Or- 
pheum, Spokane, Wash., says that the 
Seldom's posing act was not compelled 
to cancel any dates as a result of Erna 
Claren's illness while the act was playing 
that house. She was out of the bill only 
part of the week and left with tlu« 
company. 

Frank L. Browne will resign as man 
ager of the Pastime Theatre, Boston, to 
accept the management of the new Beacon 
Theatre, Boston, which opens about 
Feb. 21 as a combination vaudeville and 
picture house. 



J. J. Murdock, who resides at Lake 
Bluff, 111., has presented a completely fur* 
nished and equipped club house to the 
volunteer firemen of that Chicago suburb. 
Most of the town hall has been con- 
• verted to the club's use. There are a 
library of 500 books, a billiard table and 
other luxuries provided entirely at Mr. 
Murdock 's expense. 

Mrs. Edith Campbelle has brought suit 
against the Cincinnati Traction Co., claim- 
ing $50,000 damages. She was hurt in a 
street car accident. Mrs. Campbell is wife 
of a l)es Moines theatre owner. She de- 
clares that since the accident she has not 
been able to dance, owing to a broken 
kneecap. Before that she says she made 
$125 a week as a dancer. 



Pauline opened at Pant ages, Spokane, 
last Sunday, playing his first week in the 
northwest. A report to Louis Pincus, the 
New York representative of the circuit, 
said that the theatre was besieged with 
patrons, and that the hypnotist gave five 
shows during the day. The usual number 
of performances on the smaller north- 
western time on Sunday is four. 



Harry Hanson, formerly with John F. 
Fields, as Fields and Hanson, played his 
last week in vaudeville, for the present 
at least, at the Lyric, Petersburg, Va. 
He was severely burned by nitric acids 
two years ago, and has been a cripple 
ever since. Recently he was compelled 
(o go to a hospital, and he is now impov- 
erished. His friends may address him in 
care of Norman Jefferies, Ninth and Arch 
Streets, Philadelphia. 



Pictures of the Paris flood are under- 
lined for the American next week. R. A. 
Roberts holds over there and will play 
"Dick Turpin." The billboards in the 
lobby announce Harry Lauder for six days 
of the week, commencing Feb. 21, after 
which the bills say Mr. Lauder will be 
absent from America for six years. It is 
Mated that the American played to over 
$00,000 during January (thirty-one show 
days, including five Sundays, when extra 
performances on the roof were given). 



It isn't the Long Acre Building at all. 
The proper name is the Putnam. It is 
said that William Waldorf Astor, the 
owner, ordered that name inscribed on 
the building, but it was never done, and 
everybody picked out the most appro- 
priate. This week there flew at the flag- 
pole a long streamer with "Putnam" on it. 
(ieneral Putnam was engaged in a hot 
skirmish at the spot where the building 
now stands during the ({evolutionary 
War. Loney Haskell says he discovered 
all this. 

Jules Huby is again around on time 
with his "lmlTalo Hill" dream. Just at 
this season annually Jules gets the fever 
to -ei-k Col. William V. Cody in his lair 
.mi. I offer him vaudeville engagements 
w\i\\ permission to "write his own ticket." 
I In- frenzy always gets to Jules late in 
.January or early in February, there 
l.eing a prospect at that time of the 
< 'i.lonel arriving in New York to prepare 
h.r hi* Wild West Show. So Jules lias 
i :iken on a busy air and reports himself 
as in negotiations" with "Hill." Still 
there are those who beli'-ve that pome 
day Jules will put it over on the Indiun 
trailer. 



8 



VARIETY 



COMMISSIONER WONDERS WHY 
CONFERENCE WAS CALLED 



Actors' Union Which Sponsors State Bill Was Not Sum- 
moned to Conference and White Rats Did Not Appear. 



The Theatrical Agents' Board of Trade 
held a meeting at the Gilsey House last 
Sunday night, with President James J. 
Armstrong in the chair. 

The meeting was especially called to 
formulate a plan of action against a bill 
which has been introduced in Albany 
which bears directly on the question of 
theatrical agents' commissions. In the 
lower house it was introduced by Assem- 
blyman Green, of Brooklyn, and in the 
Senate by Mr. Wagner, of New York. 

The provision most directly affecting the 
agency outlook will put a stop to the 
practice of entertainment being furnished 
by booking agent for a lump sum, the 
act being subsequently hired at a total 
salary list, which generally leaves a com- 
fortable balance in the agent's hands. The 
new law will prohibit any agent charging 
more than 5 per cent., whereas in "club 
booking" the agent has made a practice 
of charging 10 per cent, on such bookings 
independent of the hold-over. 

This "inspection" feature is another 
point which the booking agents will 
strenuously combat. 

The bill has been read twice and re- 
ferred to the Judiciary Committee in the 
Senate. When it again comes out of com- 
mittee it will be up for final passage. 

When the subject of the "Agency Bill" 
first came up, several agents who may or 
may not be members of "The Theatrical 
Agents' Board of Trade" but who place 
acts in United Booking offices houses, were 
called upon to settle an assessment of 
$100 laid against them by some one 
"higher up" to help defray the expense of 
"watching" hostile legislation at Albany 
this winter. 




TOM WATERS. 

One of the f«-w MUSICAL COMKDY STAHS to 
•Dter the vaudeville miik*. him! not only make 
good but score one of tbc M^K'st Hlnglo bits In 
vaudeville. 

MR. WATERS la a comedian <>r mrc conception 
and one of our best little pluultits. 



One or two of the assessed agents 
looked upon the call for funds from their 
coffers as an imposition, while others said 
it was "cheap under the circumstances." 

The feature of the Wagner Bill which 
ostensibly will remove the present "split" 
the "United agents" now endure by pro- 
viding that there shall be no more than 
5 per cent, charged by any licensed agent 
is the one the "outside" agents look upon 
as favorable to their future interests. 

This yearly charge may be made paya- 
ble monthly, quarterly or otherwise, and 
be based upon the previous year's book- 
ings by an agent through the United. In 
this cumulative manner it would closely 
approach an actual "split" of the "second 
five" on the agent's busiriess for the cur- 
rent year. 



Harry Mountford made an appointment 
with License Commissioner Robinson for 
an interview Wednesday at 2 p. m., act- 
ing, it is presumed, on behalf of the White 
Rats. Previous to the appointed hour, 
Mountford telephones he was too ill to at- 
tend, and the conference was therefore 
postponed until today (Friday) at the 
same hour. At the Commissioner's office 
it was not known for what purpose the 
interview was to be held, but it was 
thought that it was called to ascertain 
Commissioner Robinson's attitude on the 
legislation in Albany. 

An interesting side light on the pro- 
posed conference shows that while the bill 
is ostensibly an Actors' Union measure, 
Harry De Veaux, president of the Union, 
was not notified that it was to be held. 



MERGER MEETING. 

(Continued from page 3.) 

within ten block of the United offices 
had Mr. Albee on a vacation for his 
health, John J. Murdock, general manager, 
and the "blacklist" abolished. Nothing so 
simple has occurred in the annals of 
"street stories." The rumor was run down 
by actual time in twelve minutes. The 
last man to be tackled said he could not 
remember who told it to him. Two hours 
afterwards Mr. Albee was still on the job 
and innocent of the reports, leaving the 
Long Acre Building at 4. St), remarking on 
the way down in the elevator to Joe 
Welch, ".Joe, when do you open for us?" 
(Welch is sin "opposition act" and on the 
"blacklist" «c\eml times). 

The foolish report of the resignation 
found many ready believers, some liking 
the story so well they hugged it. 



ANNETTE FINALLY RESIGNS. 

Chicago, Feb. 9. 

After five years of continuous service 
in the Morris office here, Annette Graff 
has resigned. She has latterly been offi 
cially designated as private secretary to 
James C. Matthews, the office manager. 

Miss Craff commenced her duties for 
Morris when Jesse Lanky was in charge 
of the branch out here. 



BALL PARKS LEASED FOR "HIPS." 

The first definite list of baseball parks 
which will be used for the purpose of 
hippodrome performances embraces the 
lease which have been made by the Ameri- 
can Hippodrome Co., of which T. A. Morris 
is the active spirit. 

The Eastern League parks at Buffalo, 
Rochester, Syracuse, Albany and Newark 
will be conducted by that corporation dur- 
ing June, July and August, giving acts of 
a suitable character from five to ten 
weeks on that time. 

This is the "Hip" circuit working in- 
dependently of the chain to be booked by 
John P. Harris, of Pittsburg, through the 
United Booking offices, and to operate in 
the ball parks of the more prominent big 
leagues. 

In the larger summer "Hip" proposition, 
practically under the management of John 
P. Harris, of Pittsburg, Mr. Harris has 
the show rights for the New York Polo 
Grounds over the coming summer; also 
at St. Elmo Park, Boston, while the Na- 
tional League parks at Philadelphia, Cin- 
cinnati, St. Louis and Chicago have also 
been secured. In nearly all of these cities 
Mr. Harris has been elected to the 
directorate of the local club in order that 
the "Hip" deal might be put through. 



SCHLESINGER LEAVES BLANEY. 

Morris S. Schlesinger, for nearly seven 
years past actively connected with the 
Chas. E. Blaney Amusement Co. in an 
executive capacity and in the management 
of the various Blaney theatres, severed 
his connection with that concern on the 
first of the present month. 

The slump in the popular price field of 
theatricals may have suggested to Mr. 
Schlesinger a look around for something 
else. 

At present he is figuring on interesting 
himself with a vaudeville booking agency. 
His well-known executive ability, coupled 
with the experience he had in vaudeville 
prior to connecting himself with the Bla- 
ney concern, should make him valuable in 
the booking capacity. Until he has defi- 
nitely decided, Mr. Schlesinger is making 
his office in the Blaney suite, Long Acre 
Building. 



WANT BENNETT? 

It was reported about this week that 
the United Booking offices had made an 
offer for the services in its booking de- 
partment to Charles W. Bennett, who 
lately returned from Havana, Cuba. 

It was also reported that the Morris 
people were engaged in long distance 
negotiations toward the same end. 

On Monday Mr. Bennett returned from 
Havana, where he found the climate so 
injurious following his recent severe ill- 
ncss that the manager came back to re 
• iiperate. Mr. Bennett said he must con- 
sider his health just now above every- 
thing else. 



SIX WEEKS WIND UP. 

Chicago, Feb. 9. 

After six weeks of vaudeville, the Peo- 
ple's has concluded to quit, and will re- 
turn to stock on Monday. 

Poor business is believed to be the 
reason for the shift. The Sullivan-Consi- 
dine Chicago branch has been attending 
to the vaudeville bookings. 



HAWKS "ADVANCE" FOR LAND. 

Wells Hawks is now deeply immersed 
in the troubles of a real advance agent; 
cut trunks, expense accounts and itiner- 
aries have the call. He is in advance of 
a "land show," something new in enter- 
tainments. The boomers of Long Beach 
are presenting the advantages of their 
proposition to residents of sufrounding 
cities and towns through the medium of 
a magic lantern and moving picture show. 

Senator Reynolds delivers the lecture 
and Hawks hires the hall, does the press 
work and makes the advance arrange- 
ments after the manner of a regular 
troupe. The "show" is playing Newark Pfy 
this week. 



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BENEFIT FOR BILLY CARTER. 

At the age of 78, Billy Carter, the 
minstrel, is to have a benefit, his condi- 
tion having brought several friends to 
prevail upon Mr. Carter's daughter, Jose- 
phine, to permit that this attention might 
be shown her father. 

The affair will occur on March 7 at 
Ebling's Casino, 155th Street and St. 
Ann Avenue, New York. The tickets are 
fifty cents each. Miss Carter, at 41 West 
28th street, New York, has charge of the 
affair. 



"STRENGTHENERS" TO OPERA CO. 

Montreal, Feb. 9. 
The Four Musical Cates finish two 
weeks at the Theatre National Francaise, 
Saturday, Feb. 12, where they have been 
appearing as a "strengthener" with the 
French Opera Company which is having 
a run at that house. 



POSITION DID NOT SUIT. 

Chicago, Feb. 9. 

Williams and Tucker are not at the 
Majestic this week. They refused to ap- 
pear, the position on the bill assigned 
them not having pleased the couple. 

McConnell and Simpson moved over 
from the Haymarket to fill up the void, 
and the Bradlee Martin Co. got a job at 
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A headline act now playing the south. 
Hare been a tremendous success with several 
new costume changes. 



VARIETY 



THE SHUBERTS INTERESTED 

IN "SMALL TIME" CIRCUIT 

Their Interest in " Loew's Consolidated Enterprises " 

Represented by Joseph L. Rhinock Company 

Capitalized at $1,500,000. Circuit to 

Be Increased to 40 Houses. 



In the incorporation papers of "Loew's 
Consolidated Enterprises" appears among 
the list of directors Congressmann Joseph 
L. Rhinock who, as one of the "Cincinnati 

crowd" with the Shubert interests, now 
virtually represents the Shuberts in the 
interest the brothers have in the ''small 
time" circuit operated by Marcus Loew 
and his various companies, all merged into 
the consolidated company with a capitali- 
zation of $1,500,000. 

The Shuberts first became interested in 
"small time" vaudeville when they rented 
to Loew's People's Vaudeville Co. their 
Majestic and West End theatres for com- 
bination vaudeville and pictures last sum- 
mer. 

In the "settlement agreement" made by 
Klaw & Erlangcr with the United Book- 
ing Offices, the Shuberts as directors of 
the United Amusement Co. (K. & E.'s 
"Advanced Vaudeville") were debarred 
from engaging in vaudeville under a liqui- 
dated damage clause penalizing all direct- 
ors $250,000 each if a violation occurred 
within ten years from the date of sign- 
ing. There are yet several years of life 
to the agreement to pass. 

While it could be safely denied by the 
Shuberts perhaps as far as legal proof 
could be produced that they are concerned 
in the affairs of the Loew Company, there 
has been little doubt among those familiar 
with the "small time" movements of the 
Loew people during the past two or three 
months that the Shuberts were very 
active, especially regarding theatres taken 
over for the 10-15-25 brand of vaudeville. 

The Loew Co. last week secured six 
Stair & Havlin popular priced melodra- 
matic theatres to l>c converted into the 
popular-priced combination vaudeville 
policy. The first of these, Empire, Pitts 
burg, opens next Monday with Harry Le 
Clair as headliner. The policy will be 
six acts with pictures at the Loew usual 
scale, 10-15-25. 

A further arrangement made between 
Loew and Stair & ITavlin it is said will 




"HELLO, GEOHCE HOYS." 

In th.- uhovp picture JOHN SCOTT (the head of 
flip wl'II known totun of BISSETT AND SCOTT) 
Is pointing his cane to three sandwich men whom 
lie had £oIiik around Chicago, having received a 
personal permit granted to hi in for them to do ho. 

lUSSKTT AND SCOTT were playing the HAY- 
MA11KKT, CHICAGO, week Jan. 10, and were 
one of the greatest drawing cards there with their 
great dancing novelty, which will be seen In a 
few weeks In the cant, booked by their exclusive 
agent. TAT CASEY. 



give the "small time" circuit all the popu- 
lar-priced S. & H. houses as rapidly as 
the decks may be cleared. These, to- 
gether with what the Shuberts may find 
expedient to turn over to their vaudeville 
partners will give Loew, according to 
Variety's informant, a chain of forty 
theatres within a short while to be per- 
manently retained for cheap vaudeville 
purposes. 

Jos. Schenck, general manager for the 
corporation, when questioned this week 
regarding the Shuberts, remarked his at- 
tention was all devoted to the booking 
and operation of the theatres. Mr. 
Schenck was asked if the Loew company 
would follow a fixed policy in the addi- 
tional houses lately received and those ex- 
pected. He replied that the policy would 
be governed by conditions. A "losing" 
theatre would be treated accordingly, 
while if it were shown that a house ob- 
tained could stand a better grade of vaude- 
ville at higher prices of admission than 
10-15-25, the scale and bill would be in- 
creased. 



CLARK REACHES VAUDEVILLE. 

Alexander Clark has reached vaudeville. 
Every other attempt of Mr. Clark's to 
come into the twice-daily has been stopped 
by a production manager. His latest part 
in the legitimate was as leading comedian 
with "Dick Whittington," a Shubert piece. 
Mr. Clark differed quite violently with 
Jake Shubert, the other brother, so now 
he's going to play at the Warburton, 
Yonkers, next week, in "An Old Admirer," 
by Edward A. l'aulton. Emsey Alton will 
support Clark in the sketch. 

The act is under the management of 
A. 1). V. Storey, who also has revived Mr. 
Paulton's "Naked Truth," to appear at the 
same place, Monday, with nine people in- 
stead of the twentv who surrounded Harrv 
Davenport when he first showed the 
"naked" turn. 

WOOD REPORTS TWO HOUSES. 

.Joe Wood reported the gain of two new 
houses for vaudeville this week. One was 
the Academy of Music, New York, Hie 
base of which stands in his name, Wood 
says, with the principals undisclosed. 
Nothing has been decided as to future 
policy. 

The other is the (lirard Avenue. Phil- 
adelphia, where possession will lie taken 
in about si\ week. 

DOLPH MEYERS COMES EAST. 

Dolph Meyers is back in the burg, but 
why, he won't tell. Dolph makes a mys 
tiry of his visit to New York by saving 
he just came on to look things over. 

To stop the questioning Dolph com 
n.enced to tell a story about how one day 
the Chicago River started to run the other 
way. and became tangled up, explaining 
that this is why the River is always 
muddy, still trying to unravel itself. 



WHEELING OUT NEXT SEASON. 

It has been settled by the Columbia 
Amusement Co. that Wheeling, W. Va., a 
three-day stand this season on the East- 
ern Burlesque Wheel, will be dropped from 
the circuit when the present season ends. 

Wheeling did "split" with Columbus, 
O., which lately gave up the burlesque 
policy for "pictures." 

Just now there are no further expulsions 
on the Eastern chain looked for. 



MAY TAKE F0UGERE. 

There is but $50 a week difference be- 
tween Weber & Rush, Fougere and bur- 
lesque. The firm wants her as a special 
attraction with one of its shows, and will 
pay the Frenchwoman $250 weekly. She 
wants $300. Ten weeks are to be men- 
tioned in the contract. 



DON'T CARE FOR HEUCK'S CHANGE. 

The Western Wheel managers are not 
altogether pleased with the opening of 
Heuck's Opera House, Cincinnati, as a 
popular priced vaudeville theatre. It is 
a "down town" place and comes into di- 
rect opposition with the Peoples' playing 
Empire shows. 

The eastern crowd of Empire managers 
feel that Heuck's under the new policy 
will draw money away from balcony and 
galleries of the Westerners' local house. 
The fact that James E. Fennessy, secre- 
tary of the Empire Circuit Co., also owns 
Heuck's, adds to their dissatisfaction with 
affairs. 



JAMES E. FENNESSY IMPROVING. 

Cincinnati, Feb. 9. 
James E. Fennessy is improving fast 
and is entirely out of danger, but he will 
be confined to Christ's Hospital for some 
weeks to come. His wife is in constant 
attendance upon him. taking wlnt 
sleep she gets at the hospital. Fennessy 
had an extremely narrow escape from fatal 
injury, when he fell from a ladder at a 
gymnasium where he was practicing a 
fortnight ago. 



COLUMBIA DIRECTORS MEET. 

A meeting of the Hoard of Directors of 
the Columbia Amusement Co. was held 
ii: the (Jaiety Theatre Building Friday of 
last week. One of the directors said that 
nothing of importance had transpired ex- 
cept routine matters. 



MUSIC PUBLISHER EMBARRASSED. 

A petition in involuntary bankruptcy 
was filed against the (Jus Edwards Pub 
lishing Co.. a corporation, on Tuesday. 
The liabilities are said to be between 
$:il>.(>T0 and $40,000. Assets are accounts 
outstanding, large stock of sheet music 
o:i hand, and the rather valuable cata 
loirue of the Edwards' songs. 

At his oMiecs Mr. Edwards stated the 
embarrassment would be but temporary, 
and that he expected to resume, lie as 
eribed his difficulties to bad contracts 
and other things. \ receiver appointed by 
the court was in possession. 

On Monday, Mr. Edwards, whose theat- 
rical enterprises or himself as an indmd 
ual are not affected by the bankruptcy 
proceedings against the publishing com 
pany bearing his nam*', starts upon a \au 
deville tour of a few weeks. 

Barney Myers, after a few week's rest. 
returned to his office Mondav. 



IRWIN-KRAUS FEUD. 

For the first time since the formation 
of burlesque wheels there was a cancella- 
tion this week. Maurie Kraus, of the 

Olympic on East 14th street, refused to 
accept the date of Fred Irwin's "(iibson 
CSirls," although that show had been per- 
mitted by the Columbia Co. directors to 
play at the new Columbia on Broadway. 

The various Krauses have from time to 
time threatened to close shows, but this 
is the first instance of their actually 
doing so. In place of the "Gibson Girls" 
there are eight vaudeville acts playing 
the house. 

Meanwhile the Irwin show is a laying 
off and rehearsing a new "first part." 
Elmer Tenley replaces John P. Burke in 
the place of the principal comedian. 

Speaking of the caat-out this week, Mr. 
Irwin said: "I shall never play one of 
my shows in a Kraus house again unless 
the Columbia Amusement Co. compels 
me to. I am through with tiiem and their 
houses." 

JOHN A. WHALLEN IN ILL HEALTH. 

Louisville, Feb. 9. 

John A. Whallen, senior of the Whallen 

Brothers, so prominent in local theatricals 

and politics, and one of the moving spirits 
in the Empire Wheel, has suffered a ner- 
vous breakdown and has been away from 
home nearly a fortnight. He has gone to 
Mexico but his exact whereabouts are a 
secret, as it is said if he shall recover his 
health he must have immediate and abso- 
lute freedom from any business cares or 
worries. 



WESTERN BUILD IN BALTIMORE. 

Baltimore, Feb. 9. 
The Empire Circuit Co. (Western Bur- 
lesque Wheel) is to build in Baltimore, re- 
placing the Monumental, the present 
theatre, over which it has been considered 
that the (;ayety"( Eastern Wheel) had the 
advantage in house and location. 




ARTHUR ALBRO. 

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n •. I'l'lr ,ll|«>, now Mii|i|ii<rt Mi--: MltS ANN' is I . Ir 
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VARIETY 



.THE "SMALL TIME" BASKING. 

The pronunciamento by the United of 
"barring" against the "small time" play- 
ing in opposition to its houses, large or 
small, made considerable talk among 
those engaged on the "small time" in the 
New York booking offices. No apprehen- 
sion seemed to be felt by anyone through 
the announcement. The talk ranged more 
to curiosity as to how the United ex- 
pected to "make good" on the proposition. 

The difficulty of following the many 
small time acts, securing the correct 
names or billing, and many other reasons 
were set up as making futile any attempt 
on the United to seriously "bar" "small 
time" acts. 

At the United Offices, no one could be 
found who seemed in anyway certain that 
the full spirit of the announcement could 
be lived up to. One of the United's 
force said that every effort would be put 
forth, however, and that, in his opinion, 
about twenty-five per cent, of the acts 
playing the opposition on the smaller cir- 
cuits would be listed. 

The "barring" by the United against 
"small time" might be taken, for style to 
be followed, in the manner the Bowdoin 
Square and Howard, Boston, were pro- 
ceded against this week. Both are 
"small time" vaudeville houses, the 
Howard playing burlesque as an extra at- 
traction, with the Bowdoin Square ex- 
pected to add on that sort of entertain- 
ment shortly alto. 

A "United act" booked for the Bowdoin 
Square for next week was notified not to 
play the date, and has canceled. The two 
Boston theatres were declared "opposi- 
tion" by. the United early in the week. 

The edict of "barring" is believed to 
have been directed against the smaller 
houses run by Loew*s Enterprises. The 
meeting held last week by the United 
managers at which the barring was decided 
upon was instigated it is said mainly 
through one or two of the Loew theatres 
affecting the business of United theatres, 
or it was feared that they might. While 
the managers were assembled, it is re- 
ported that two of the biggest in point of 
importance left the meeting abruptly, 
leaving the smaller United managers to 
settle the question for themselves. 

lie entire "barring" of "small time" by 
the United seemed so vague in any system 
to be followed that the more it was talked 
about, the less possible it seemed. About 
Wednesday the "small time" managers and 
agents appeared to think it was already a 
dead letter since no evidence of activity 
in this direction had manifested itself. 
No "United agent" so far as could be 
learned had received any instruction not 
to book acts playing "small time" op- 
position. 



LIBERTY OPENS AT LAST. 

After many delays due to labor troubles 
the Liberty, in East New York (Brook- 
lyn), opened Monday as a popular priced 
vaudeville theatre. William J. Gane 
booked in the initial show, consisting of 
Fisher and Fisher, E. C. Gordon and Co., 
the Weavers, Mora, Levy Family and 
three others. Mr. Gane will continue to 
supply the attractions. 



STAGE CARDS CONTUSING. 

The practice, followed by the manage- 
ment of the Majestic and Lincoln Square, 
New York, of using stage cards which do 
not apply to the act at the time on view 
has worked serious injustice, to say noth- 
ing of much confusion. 

Recently CTjne and Clifton had reason 
to complain because another act appeared 
at that house under their name. They had 
booked but cancelled the house; never- 
theless their name was used as the stage 
csrd of another act. 

Variety recently reviewed at tne Lin- 
coln Square "J. a Mack and Co.," the 
title of an act as shown on the stage 
cards. Later developments proved that 
the act referred to was Sophie Everett 
and Oo. Mack is playing the small time 
hereabouts with "My Mother-in-law," a 
sketch wherein he dons skirts and which 
in no manner resembles "A House 
Warming," played by Miss Everett, but 
reviewed as Mkck's act. 

As the theatres mentioned have no 
printed programs and use only stage 
cards to announce the turns, the practice 
of using other people's names works a 
grave injustice, as, according to Mack's 
assertion, has been proven in his case. 

Variety's reviewers contribute to this 
injustice unwittingly, as there are so 
many new acts coming to the fore in the 
small time houses that the stage cards are 
the only guide. 



50 CENTS ON N. Y. ROOF. 

The Rosenberg's New York Roof "picture 
show" is making the Broadway bunch 
notice. When Walter Rosenberg can train 
a girl in the box office to say ten-cent 
seats are all sold and "only twenty-five 
left," besides charging fifty cents for the 
Sunday concerts, the "small time" bunch 
is immediately wise that the coin is 
flowing. 

The weekly receipts on the Roof at 
10-15-26 has been running from $2,600 to 
$2,900 gross for the past few weeks. That 
is more than the total box office receipts 
at the New York Theatre have shown on 
more than one week this season. 

Wednesday Rosenberg was in mourning. 
The New York Roof had lost its $66 per 
week head liner. "The Oriental Rose" as- 
serted herself and ceased to bloom for the 
benefit of Broadway "kidders" and Rosen- 
berg's bank roll. The young woman, con- 
vinced of her high art, has been edifying 
patrons of the Roof for the past few 
weeks with "dancing" and "singing." It 
has been the practice of the management 
to throw upon the picture screen, imme- 
diately following her exhibition, a slide 
reading: "And she thinks she's GOOD"!! 

To this slide Rose has often objected, 
but following a particularly stormy vol- 
nmn of jeers and hoots from the audience 
Tuesday evening she put her foot down 
(both feet, in fact) and "blew the job." 

Rosenberg refused to change any part 
of the act, which has been so successful 
in attracting the crowds, and as he con- 
sidered the slide one of the best features 
his refusal to cut it out caused the un- 
blushing Rose to cut herself out. 



I. B. A.'8 TRIAL? 

On February 16, a meeting of the direc- 
tors of the Independent Booking Agency 
will be held, at which the trial of Feiber, 
Shea & Coutant, for breaking the rules of 
the agency, will take place. 

M. R. Sheedy, the president, says the 
charges have been properly and duly pre- 
pared and forwarded to the firm; that 
they have been notified to appear, and 
if they do not, their bond of $1,000 to 
obey all the rules and regulations will be 
forfeited. The main charge is supposed 
to be that F. S. & C. have booked acts 
outside the agency walls. This is said 
to be treason, and everything that goes 
with it. 

Among the eloquent language With 
which M. A. Shea, one of the accused part- 
ners, makes answer, is talk that the meet- 
ing calling the Feb. 16 gathering was an 
illegal one, as the I. B. A's constitution 
provides that a second consecutive meet- 
ing without full representation of all 
members shall be invalid if held. Mr. 
Shea says that for two meetings his firm 
was not represented, and therefore every- 
thing is all off. 

'"What are they going to try us for?" 
said Mr. Shea, when asked if Feiber, Shea 
A Coutant would appear at the meeting 
to defend themselves. "What have we 
done? 

'Try us? Why we have been even 
decent enough to file the record of our 
bills in the office every week. That is all 
we are required to do. We have received 
no charges against us, and there are none 
to make. It's lucky for a lot of people 
we are so busy we haven't the time to 
make up some charges of our own. We 
won't attend any meeting, and there won't 
be any bond forfeited." 

Today (Friday) Mr. Sheedy expects to 
leave New York, for a few days, after a 
circuit of several large houses he has been 
in communication with. 

Cook's Opera House, Rochester, which is 
to re-open with the smaller vaudeville on 
June 1, has arranged with the I. B. A. to 
supply the acts. On Monday the agency 
commences to book for the Orpheum, 
Utica, once a Wilmer A Vincent property, 
that firm now playing the Shubert there. 

Tht King's Lady Orchestra, at $500 
weekly, and the Ishakawa Japs were each 
booked for ten weeks on I. B. A. contracts 
this week. The Orchestra was sent to 
the Jackson Opera House, Bridgeport, 
Monday, to feature the Sheedy show play- 
ing there for the week in opposition to 
Poli's. This it was said at the I. B. A., 
was the answer to the United "Barring" 
announcement against the "small time." 

"Alfred, the Great" (a "monk"), the 
Wally Trio and The Schaar-Wheeler Trio 
were among other acts placed this week 
on the I. B. A. time. 



The Six American Dancers, and Water- 
bury Brothers and Tenney are the latest 
acts to be engaged for the Moss-Stoll 
Tour in England through I/. Johns, the 
New York agent. 



Four thousand people witnessed the 
ceremonies when ground was broken last 
week at the Five Corners, Jersey City 
Heights, for Harry Leonhardt's new Or- 
pheum Theatre in that locality. Among 
the guests were several State and city 
officials. 



James J. Armstrong, the agent, has 
moved again, but through no fault of his. 
When he deserted the Shubert Building 
for the Broadway Theatre Building, a 
couple of months ago, he thought he had 
settled for good. But fire, which he had 
not figured on, nearly put him out of 
commission. He held on at his old quar- 
ters hoping to get into the Columbia 
Building by Feb. 1, but disappointed in 
that he has settled down for good and all 
on the first floor of the Knickerbocker 
Annex. 



AFTER THE FLOPPER. 

Local theatrical talk seems to centre 
on the present condition of affairs in 
Grand Rapids and Peoria, caused by E. P. 
Churchill deserting the ranks of the West- 
ern Vaudeville Association army. The 
first move was made by Churchill when he 
opened offices in Chicago, preparing to 
book his own shows and whatever other 
houses would see fit to come in. Follow- 
ing this came the announcement that he 
had made arrangements with Stair A 
Havlin to play vaudeville in the Fuller, 
Kalamazoo, commencing on or about 
March 7. The Fuller has been playing 
K. A E. and S. A H. shows. Orin Stair 
holds the lease on the house. 

W. 8. Butterfield has the Bijou in that 
town playing vaudeville through the Asso- 
ciation. Now that Churchill and Butter- 
field have locked horns a hot battle is 
looked for which will be of interest to a 
great many in the middle west. 

Next came C E. Bray's visit to Peoria 
last week, where Churchill has the Main 
Street Theatre. Upon his return Mr. 
Bray stated he had made arrangements 
for a new house there which will be ready 
for occupancy on Sept 1. A building com- 
pany has been formed to finance the ven- 
ture. According to Bray the plans are 
in the hands of an architect. 

Churchill is going right along, however, 
and if his plans turn out as he expects 
he will soon be in a position to put up a 
strong defense, it is said. 

The report that Martin Beck has been 
looking for options in towns down 
through Michigan is an erroneous one. 
Whoever started it frightened a score of 
the small time managers in that section. 
It came along with the rumor that Beck 
and Morris had combined. 



MORE AND MORE VAUDE. 

At the rate they are going in the New 
York "Bijou Dreams," those three Keith- 
Proctor houses will shortly have reverted 
to the straight vaudeville policy. Lately 
the Union Square, 68th Street and 126th 
Street have been pushing the reels into 
the background and featuring the vaude- 
ville acts. Wherever a reel contains two 
subjects they are almost invariably sepa- 
rated by a vaudeville number, thus add- 
ing a variety number to each show. 





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VARIETY 



11 



London, Feb. 1. 
Blake and Amber put on their act at 
the Palace this week and were given sec- 
ond turn. Thii brought them on at about 
6:20. Although there were few in stalls 
they managed to get more laughs and ap- 
plause than a couple of the acts that fol- 
lowed. It was a tough spot, but the pair 
easily won out. 



Pictures of the great flood in Paris are 
being shown here at all the big halls. At 
the Palace the pictures were exhibited 
Wednesday of last week. 



A legal action that was brought by 
Ernest Edelsten last year against the 
Marinelli office will be heard next week. 
The case has to do with the booking of 
George Auger, the giant. 



The jury in the case of Sherek & Braff 
against the Stage for libel in regard to 
a South American case of a year ago, dis- 
agreed. It is not known whether the 
agents are going to continue the case. 



In John Bull of a few weeks ago Nel- 
son Jackson, the fair-haired one, throws 
an awful pan oyer the seas to America. 
Every one is wondering why he is sore. 



Caryl Wilbur is in Germany at present, 
where he is showing his "61 Prospect St.," 
all in German. 



Carlisle and Wellman, who are now 
doing a piano act, will probably have no 
trouble in getting along over here now. 
The colored act is playing the Pavilion 
this week. 



Queen ie Finnis, an English single act, 
will sail in a week or so for South Africa, 
where she will play for Sydney Hyman. 
Celia Galley, the French comedienne, will 
sail at the same time. 



Bonnie Goodwin's Pickaninnies will ap- 
pear at the London Hippodrome next 
week. 



There may be a mix-up over the acts 
that are booked to open in Paris Feb. 1. 
The Channel service has been abandoned 
the greater part of this week, and prob- 
ably next week won't be much better. 



Lottie Bellman has two more weeks to 
finish at the London Hippodrome, from 
where she starts the provincial tour for 
the Stoll office. 



The Empire people are still going after 
comedy material, having lately engaged 
Arthur Roberts and Co. in a comedy 
sketch. 



"The Arctic/' the Christmas production 
at the Hippodrome, is nearing its finish 
now. The big polar attraction only drew 
the business for a little over three weeks. 
In two weeks the production will be 
taken off. 



Adeline Boyer, the classical dancer who 
lately appeared for a run at the Palace, 
has been booked by the William Morris 
office for America about the middle of 
February. 



Nelson Jackson, lately returned to 
London, will appear at the Palace next 
week. 



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Vere Smith, leading comedian with 
"The Grotesques," died at hit home in 
London immediately after returning there 
from his show at the Coliseum last Fri- 
day evening. Heart failure was the cause 
of the young comedian's death. 



Fields and Lewis came into the London 
Hippodrome this week and made even the 
men in the orchestra laugh. Outside of 
the musicians only a select few were 
down-stairs, while the up-stairs parts of 
the house were not much to speak of. 
Those who did get in wanted to see cir- 
cus acts, so all the regular vaudeville acts 
on the bill suffered therefrom. Ruth Vin- 
cent, a youfcg woman from musical com- 
edy, pleaded ill after Tuesday, and did 
not appear the rest of the week. 



Through .the Wieland agency Mrs. Beer- 
bohm Tree will play at the Empire in 
Liverpool in a few weeks. An English- 
man was asked what Lady Tree did on 
the stage and he answered: "She's the 
wife of Sir Herbert Beerbaum Tree," so 
that must be the answer. 

Next week at the Palace Arthur Bour- 
chier and Violet Vanbrugh will put on a 
new comedy playlet called "A Marriage 
Has Been Arranged" in place of "The 
Knife." 



There is a Chinese troupe at the Palace 
called "The Tschinn Ma" troupe, that is 
certainly a winner. Magic, balancing and 
juggling seem to be the three main parts 
of the act. 



Virginia Grant, who is a sister of Grant The Great Le Page will sail for America 
Gardner (Gardner and Stoddard) opens at Feb. 2 to open on the William Morris 
the Olympia, Shoreditch, next week. time. 



Ida Ban* struck a good song when she 
picked the one that she is now doing 
around the halls about "Chestnuts, 
Twenty for a Penny." It tells of a 
maiden fair who thinks she is engaged to 
a count until she finds him selling chest- 
nuts on the Strand. 



It was stated this week that the new 
Gibbons hall now being built on the old 
site of Hengler's Circus will cost about 
11,000,000. 



The Five Cliftons, an acrobatic act, 
have been booked for America next sea- 
son by the William Morris office. 



This week at the Holloway Empire is 
being shown a burlesque act on La Milo, 
the posing show. It is a very clever bit 
of travesty, but the subject, perhaps, 
wasn't well known to the Holloway audi- 
ence, for there was a flop. 



Zona Vevey returns to London next 
week playing at the Oxford Music Hall. 



Gertrude Gebest is having a run at the 
London Pavilion, playing an outside hall 
along with it each week. 



Fred Kitchen, the comedian, who has 
been with Fred Karno's companies for 
years, is now a member of one of Her- 
bert Darnley's troupes. 



George Mozart is now topping the bills 
around the Broadhead Tour. 



Daisy Wood is appearing as principal 
girl in the pantomime at the Marlborough 
Theatre in Holloway, London. 



Fred Russell, the present chairman of 
the V. A. F., who has been quite ill the 
last few weeks, is around now and will 
go to work next week. 



Lional Rignold and Co. are playing a 
sketch version of the old comedy "What 
Happened to Jones?" Rignold proves 
himself a good comedian, as does the man 
who takes the other important part, but 
the rest of the company could take a few 
lessons. The comedy goes well enough. 



Olga Petronova and her band have 
landed the Stoll Tour, though this is the 
second attempt. The first time the band 
appeared at the Hoi born Empire the lady 
did most of the Great Lafayette's act. 
Since this has been cut out the act looks 
better. 



The Belleclair Brothers appear as the 
top attraction at the Empire, New Port, 
next week. 



A very sensible dramatic sketch is play- 
ing the Euston Music Hall this week 
called "The Fortune of War." Sylvia 
Cavalho shows up in great style as a hero- 
ine. The sketch is a trifle quiet, and it 
perhaps lacks the blood and thunder of 
the successful dramatic sketch. 



Liane D'Eve is now working the 
DeFrece time, appearing next week at the 
Hippodrome, Boscombe. 



The seventy Polar bears that are em- 
ployed in the Hippodrome production are 
said to cost $2,000 a week. 



"Rutter's Dogs," a new football act, 
will soon be on the market, the act being 
given a trial at the Shepherd's Bush Em- 
pire this week. 



La Sylphe returns to London from the 
Provinces next week to play the Hollo- 
way Empire. 



Ritter and Foster, after playing around 
the independents in the north of England, 
are now going the rounds on the Barras- 
ford time. 



WILL HAVE NINE ACTS. 

Nine acts are going to work for Jos. 
Hart when two more, now being written 
by Geo. Hobart, shall have been produced. 
This won't be long, says Mr. Hart. Each 
of the new Hobart sketches will be a 
comedy. 



January 31. 
Circus Sarrasani, which opened here 

January 1, is so far doing big business, 
due to strong advertising. The pro- 
gramme, with exception of two good acts, 
The Twelve Yocodas, japs, and a troupe 
of twenty Arabs (Humad Ben Yeders and 
The Fezzan Arabs combined), is very slow 
compared with Busch and Schumann. 
Sarrasani has no pantomine. The whole 
outfit of the Circus looks cheap, but the 
limit of the performance is a lion act, con- 
sisting of about twenty beasts, which can 
hardly walk and are continuously beaten 
by the "tamer," and a so-called "liberty 
horse act," performed by the "Frau Direc- 
tor," another travesty. Mr. Sarrasani, the 
"Herr Director" himself, appears with a 
group of elephants, in the costume of a 
"Indian Fakir," or something like that, 
but is meeting with but little success. 
This circus may suit all right for small 
provincial towns, but for Berlin is not 
up to the mark. 



The Apollo is now doing big business 
with its two features: Perzina's monk 
"Consul James, the great," and a mimo- 
drama "Die Ehebrecherin." The latter 
goes to Vienna Coliseum for the month 
of February at a record figure. Paul 
Schultze did the booking. Carl Juppa is 
now the sole manager of the Apollo; Mr. 
Gordon, his former assistant, having gone 
to Dresden as manager of the Central 
Theater. Mr. Juppa wants to play only 
vaudeville at the Apollo after March. On 
February 1 a new operette will be pro- 
duced "Der Liebeswalzer (Love Walts)," 
but this is reported to me the last one. 

Richard Pitrot, called here "Der Globe- 
trottel," is busy taking signatures from 
performers for America. At the Cafe Vic- 
toria here, the meeting place of the smaller 
artists, he "booked" nearly everyone, but 
so far no confirmations are here. There 
is some rumor going that Pitrot is trying 
to book Clifford Fischer for the side show 
of the Ringling Brothers circus. 



"Das Organ," the managers' weekly, is 
now a paying paper. Mr. Findling is now 
the editor and manager, and he under- 
stands how to make the paper readable. 



A young German giantess, called Brun- 
hilde, has been discovered by Paul 
Schultze, the Berlin agent, and has been 
booked for the Ringling Show. She is re- 
ported to be the tallest woman on earth. 



BERLIN'S PALACE OF SPORTS. 

It is planned to open the big new Palace 
of Sports in Berlin about next October. 
nuilding operations are going on rapidly 
ii nd the big amusement place will be in 
readiness before that time. 

The venture has the patronage and sup- 
port of the German imperial family. All 
the big athletic and sporting events of 
the world will be shown there. 

It has even been hinted in Berlin, ac- 
cording to advices received on this side, 
that a big American circus may be im- 
ported for a run. The Crown Prince is tin- 
president of the company and the enter 
prise for this reason commands unlimited 
capital. 



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VARIETY 



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CAST BY "THAT RASCAL"— LONEY HASKELL. 

TUB ORBAT DIVIDE B. T. XZXTK AJfD T. F. PBOOTOB. 

THB BAUQIBR E. F. AXBEE. 

BREWSTER'S MILLIONS P. O. WILLIAMS. 

ACROSS THB CONTINENT MARTIN BECK. 

TOU NEVER CAN TELL WILLIAM MORRIS. 

THE MAN WHO OWNS BROADWAY WILLIAM KAMMERSTEIN. 

THB FAITH HEALER PHIL MASH. 

FROM SIRE TO SON PAUL KEITH, 

A CHIP OP THE OLD BLOCK F. F. PROCTOR, JR. 

A SON OF REST VIO WILLIAMS. 

THB SERVANT IN THB HOUSE D. F. HXMVXSSET. 

A LITTLE BROTHER OF THB RICH HUOO MORRIS. 

rBCK'B BAD BOY JUL* DBLMAB. 

THB WATCHER ...S. X. HODODOV. 

WHY OIRLS LEAVE HOME REED ALBZE. 

THB PA88INO OF THIRD FLOOR RACK JOE WOOD. 

BBIOHT EYES ED. DABLZVO. 

SUNDAY HARRY MUVDORF. 

THE CURSE OF DRINK DOO STETEER. 

THB OAY LOTHARIO PRAMS JOVES. 

CLOTHES ARTHUR RXEDI. 

SEVEN DAYS BEE HARRIS. 

ABOVB THB LIMIT W. L. DOOKSTASER. 

THE VENDETTA P. AL0VZ0. 

THE BATTLE JOHM P. ■*»■« 

THB JOLLY BACHELORS FAT AMD DAM CARET. 

THE YOUNG TURK L. J. OOLDTE. 

ISRAEL JULES RUBY. 

THB HEART OF MARYLAND FRED BMAEMBEBOER, 

SHERLOCK HOLMES CHARLES BTEVEMSOE. 

MR. SMOOTHB JO PAIGE SMITH. 

THE WISE OUT GAEL LOTHROP. 

YORK STATE FOLKS FRAMM O'BRIZM. 

THE YANKEE PBINCR FRAMM FTMOEMT . 

THB CHRISTIAN M. 8. REE T EA M 

THB BOAD TO RUIN CLARK RROWE. 

THB OIRL AND THR WIZARD AAROM WTWffft 

TRUE IRISH HEARTS MTKE AMD JKRKT SHEA. 

HANDS ACROSS THB SEA CHARLES BOBMHAUPT. 

IIUMPTY DUMPTY S. J. KEEEET . 

THB MUSIC MASTER CHARLES LOYZMKERO. 

THB BOUND UP ALF. WTLTOE. 

THB BMABT SET SUTHERLAND, HART, LTKEV8 AMD LEVY. 

THB RESURRECTION JAMES J. AKMBTROEO. 

THB HOUSE NEXT DOOR BARRY REMOE. 

A FOOL THERE WAS • ■ -H. H, FETBER. 

THE FORTUNE HUNTER ED. KELLER 

WAY DOWN BAST HARRY XATZE8. 

THE POOR RELATION ED. REMTOM. 

WHY WOMEN SIN LOUIS FTMOUS. 

THB ONLY LAW MAURICE GOODMAN. 

THB H0NBYM00NER8 YOUMO MEMMESREY. 

FOXY GRANDPA J. X. BURKE, 

THE HOLY CITY MONTGOMERY MOSES. 

WEDDED AND PARTED REICH AMD PLUMKETT. 

THB M1DDLB MAN ARTHUR H0PKTN8. 

FROM RAGS TO RICHES B. A, MYERS. 

SHORE ACRES T. BAYLIES. 

FORTY-FIVE MINUTES FROM BROADWAY JOHM 0. PEKPLES. 

THB LILY HARRY JORDAN. 

HAMLET JAKES MOORS. 

DOPE ARTHUR GOLDSMITH. 

THE OLD HOMESTEAD PHTL HURT. 

THB EMIGRANT ALEC FIRMER, 

THE CIRCUS MAN ML. WATSDIS. 

THE WIFE JOS. HAST. 

A DESPERATE CHANCE W. B. MoOALLUM. 

SIS TEBBIN8 J. H. TEBVIEE. 

THB PEDDLES ARTHUR BLOMDELL. 

THB SQUAW MAN CHRIS RROWE. 

LED ASTRAY LOUIS WESLEY. 

FAST LIFE IN NEW YORK JOE UNCUS. 

ROBINSON GREW-80 DAYS SOBIMSOE. 

THR MELTING POT JESSE LARKY. 

NELLIE. THB BEAUTIFUL CLOAK MODEL EDGAR ALLEN. 

SIDETRACKED HARRY LEOEHARDT. 

BROADWAY AFTER DARK MORRIS OEST. 

WHAT EVERY WOMAN KNOWS WALTER ROSENBERG. 

00DDE8S OF LIBERTY FRANCIS B. KINO. 

MISS PATSBY JENNIE JACOBS. 

SCHOOL FOB SCANDAL JENNIE WAGNER. 

A WORKING GIRL'S WRONGS KITTY M0DONALD. 

MISS INNOCENCE SYLVIA MAMLO. 

THB MERRY-GO-ROUND JOHM HALVORD. 

THB COUNTY FAIB WALTER J. PLIMMER. 

DAVID HARUM E. M RORINSOM. 

PARISIAN ROMANCE PAUL DURAMD. 

YALE J. CLANCY. 

THB BEGGAR STUDENT CHARLES MOKASH. 

MADAM X MAS WOODS. 

THB JANITOR SOL SCHWARTZ. 

THR MAN WHO STOOD STILL HARRY BRUHHELL. 

THB HUSTLER WALTER VINCENT. 

THB POWER BEHIND THB THRONE MARK LUE80MER. 

THB BOOK AOBNT GEORGE GOTTLIEB. 

THB NIGHT CLERK FLOYD STORES. 

THE MAN FROM HOMB CHARLE S FEL ESY. 

SAMUEL OF POSBN SAM FORMES. 

NOBODY'S CLAIM AL. GALLAGHER. 

THB CLIMAX JOE WEBES. 

PRYOR GETS SEASHORE CONTRACT. A BUSY LITTLE GIRL. 

The Beach Commission of the Council, Mabel De Young, secretary to Jos. 
Asbury Park, this week awarded for the Schenck, general manager of the Loew En- 
sixth season the band concert for the terprisea, Inc., is the busy little person 
Arcade on the Boardwalk to Arthur Pryor. these days. Besides handling the corre- 
This contract is said to involve the largest spondence ot Mr. Schenck and doing the 
total amount in the east and its placing confidential work of Louis Wesley, Miss 
is annually watched by the bandmasters De Young books three houses on her own 
with interest. account and from time to time plays club 

angagements in her pianolog, in which she 

KIRALFY A PARK MANAGER. appeared around the Loew time recently. 

Bollossey Kiralfy is in Berlin construct- All of which contributes a neat weekly 

ing a summer park which he will conduct addition to Miss De Young's bank account, 

in opposition to the American Exposition. Last Sunday she hurried up to the Ma- 

This is independent of the lies park cir- jestic to "All in" in place of an act which 

cuit which will also be represented with disappointed, 

a resort in Berlin. 

B. Obermayer, the foreign agent, ex- 

Altus Bros, open Feb. 20 on the Or- pects to start on his unnual European 

pheum time, booked by Pat Casoy. pilgrimage March 22. 



THB WOMAN IN VARIETY 



BT THE SKIRT. 



A sensation with a capital S! That is 
what Gertrude Hoffmann's new act is. A 
complaint has been heard all season that 
there has been a scarcity of women in 
vaudeville, but complain no more, the 
woman has arrived and she hasn't hesi- 
tated in surrounding herself with beau- 
ties. It has always been Miss Hoffmann's 
ambition to have girls who didn't care 
who was sitting in the front row, and 
she has succeeded, for all the girls are 
young and pretty. For her first costume 
Miss Hoffmann has chosen the palest of 
pink broadcloths, made in the middle 
blouse fashion. For the Eva Tanguay 
number the coat of brilliant? was far 
handsomer than Miss Tanguay ever wore. 
The Anna Held was a creation in pink 
satin, heavily embroidered in gold. The 
large hat and mantel added to a costume 
that was ideally perfect. Valeska Sur- 
ratt's gold and purple dress was an exact 
copy of the original. As Isadora Duncan 
in the clinging pink chiffons, Miss Hoff- 
mann looked her prettiest. If Alice Lloyd 
could only see the imitation Gertrude is 
giving of her, I'm sure Alice would copy 
Miss Hoffmann's bathing suit. 



I haven't seen Maggie Cline in years, 
but I trust that when I am her age, age 
will have dealt as kindly with me as it 
is doing with "The Irish Queen." With her 
hair almost white, Maggie is beautiful, 
looking far younger than if she had 
touched it up. This week at the Colonial 
Maggie wears a perfectly fitting emerald 
green directoire gown. 



Lottie Gilson for her reappearance has 
chosen a most becoming black satin frock 
handsomely trimmed in silver and jet. 
(American.) 



Lucy Weston was an interesting specta- 
tor nt the American Monday night. Lucy 
looked stunning in an all black costume. 



Gertie Mover, of "The Follies" carries 
a "self-educator" in the form of a small 
book. It is a combination dictionary, 
"proper etiquette," etc. Upon the slightest 
provocation out comes Gertie's little book. 
No one knows whether Miss Moyer is 
serious about this or joking, but when a 
word of over two syllables is handed out, 
Gertie says, "Wait a minute," and holds 
up the conversation while looking for the 
"new one on me." If you rest your el- 
bows on the table, the dancer in the Zieg- 
feld show exclaims "Now is that correct? 
Let me see" and she consults the dope on 
table manners. The really funniest part 
of the entertainment is when Miss Moyer 
"pulls" a big word herself. Looking horri- 
fied, she murmurs. "I wonder if I slipped 
that in right" and stops everything to con- 
sult her little red demon of education. At 
least it's a new and extremely comical 
fad. 



At the Chestnut Street Opera House, 
Philadelphia, there is rather a superior 
usher, who was overheard to remark that 
he would be glad to see "The Follies" 
leave there, as he preferred "serious 
dramas." The usher further said he 
"looked upon the clean side of life, but 
wasn't getting a good view just then." 



Sally Cohen, at the American, is wearing 
a very handsome tailored dress and coat 
of champagne broadcloth braided in the 
same color. A white crush turban com- 
pletes the fetching costume. 



If the dark girl who does the flying 
with the Six Flying Banvards would be 
less affected, also less self-conscious, it 
would help herself and act no doubt. 
(Colonial.) 



Have you any idea how large a 20- 
carat diamond is? A five-cent piece would 
about cover the surface of one, or anyway 
the one Valeska Suratt is wearing. It 
is a magnificent solitaire, perfectly cut 
and clear white. I don't know the value 
of so much carat, but I wouldn't be sur- 
prised to hear Miss Suratt's little present 
cost some one $5,000. 'The Belle of the 
Boulevards" is awaiting the arrival of a 
Parisian creation ordered by her. It has 
been made of entirely bright green fringe 
and pearls. 



INSTRUCTIONS TO USHERS. 

From somewhere in the west Somers 
and Storke, who are playing "Jackson's 
Honeymoon" in that section, secured the. 
following rules and regulations for the 
"head usher": 

a. Sweep the main room. Lobby, all parts 
of tbe theatre, office and operating room, and 
stage. 

b. Mop ont the lobby, wipe off tbe bottom of 
the doors, clean tbe window-glass In the ticket 
office. 

c. Mop the main floor, nslng as little water 
as possible. 

d. Mop tbe stage. 

e. Clean tbe sidewalk. 

f. Take tbe mall to tbe office np to 10 and 
np to 4 o'clock, after 10. take It to the 11 
o'clock train. After 4 take to tbe 5:88 train. 

g. Clean all spittoons. 
Take tickets at nlgbt. 

Change all adTertlslng wbenerer we change 
onr shows. Put np all photos of all actors com- 
ing, with or without date. 

Destroy no cardboard that can be used on both 
sides. 

Take Id tbe glass frames from the lobby as 
long as we bare no doors. This means after the 
show at night. 

Turn on the lobby lights at seren o'clock. 
Turn off lobby lights as soon as the house Is 
cleared. 

On Saturdays advertise tbe matinees st all 
places told to. 

EVERT DAY DO (a) (b) (f). 

DO (c) Saturday afternoon. Usher to help, 
and more If necessary. 

DO (g) on Tuesday's, Thursdays and Saturdays. 

DO (e) whenever necessary. 



BILLY NOBLE AND JEANNE BROOKS. 

Pictures of these cleVer artists appear on 
the front page of this week's issue. They 
are this season with Gus Hill's "Vanity 
Fair," playing the Eastern Wheel. Miss 
Brooks is known as "The Girl with the 
Smile," but the smile is only an embel- 
lishment of the natural charms of fare 
and manner with which she is abundantly 
graced. 

Billy Noble is "The Dixey Boy," 
known thus because he never Ring* 
"Dixey" to gain applause. This is the 
second year Noble and Brooks have been 
appearing in burlesque. They were pre- 
viously identified with vaudeville, having 
played all of the best circuits with the 
tinging and talking act which they intro- 
duce as one of the two specialties which 
are given with "Vanity Fair." Miss 
Brooks is a decidedly handsome woman, 
possessed of a grace and charm which 
make her popular with her audiences 
from the outset. Her" costumes are 
beautiful, and her figure superb. 



VARIETY 



13 



A SELT-MADE MANAGES 
TO HIS BOOKING AGENT 

BY J. A. MURPHY. 

(MTTEPHY AJTD WILLABD.) 

(Tlie twentieth of a Hferlea by Mr. Murphy, de- 
tailing the hypothetical reports and trials of a 
"small time*' manager.) 

East Cranberry, 0., Feb. 6. 

Dear Mike: — 

I just found out that Shep Wrenchy, 

the feller that runs the second-hand store 

on Peach Street, has rented the place right 
across the street from me where the 
laundry used to be, and he is going to 

make a theatre out of it. He has got up 
a stock company of a hundred citizens and 
they each put in twenty-five dollars a 
piece to buy scene curtains and seats. 
Old man Shiveley was the first subscriber. 
They are going to call the place the Sta- 
dium. 

I think it is a kind of a skimpy trick 
to start opposition right across from me 
and I told him so, but he said this town 
wanted real vaudeville and he was goin' 
to give it to them.' He wont last long 
because he dont understand the theatre 
business like I do and wont know how to 
be joley with the acters. I wish you 
could get the job to book the troops for 
them so you could send me all the good 
shows and let them have the scalawags. 
They are going to commence tearing out 
next week and I will keep you posted 
about it. 

The man that runs the show over in 
West Cranberry was over to see me to 
day and he says he thinks it would be a 
good thing for us to aflilitate our selves 
with each other and form a circuit of two 
theatres. His cousin runs a place in Las 
Vegas New Mexico and he would go in 
with us. 

We could advertise forty two weeks for 
first class clowns &c. and get them cheap, 
then while they was playing the first two 
weeks we could tell them they went to 
Las Vegas the next week and if they 
did'nt go we could cancellate the other 
forty weeks. If any body did go to Las 
Vegas the feller there could tell them the 
other thirty nine theatres had all changed 
policy. It sounds like a good idea and I 
would'nt mind trying it if you think it 
is all right. Let me know about it. 

Jake Sternads Minstrels that you sent 
this week give a good show but Jake 
Sternad aint with the troop and they say 
he dont act at all. I want to know what 
he advertises himself for if he dont black 
up and appear with the rest of them. 
For two pins I would shut the whole 
troop. 

Vintie Valdean the spade dancer took 
right good but she had a row with Millie 
Lanude. The troop of dogs you sent 
did'nt come so I got Spicket and Bupp 
from the Jasbo agency and no one noticed 
the difference. I want to tell you right 
now I dont want any more acters like 
Dunlaney and Schwartz. One of them is 
a good dogger but the other one dont do 
nothing but play an accordion while his 
partner dances and I dont see why I 
should pay him for playin an accordion 
while my fiddlers loaf and look at the 
show. 

I didn't get that money I lent Millie 
La Nude when she was here before. She 
had her trunks come in C. O. D. for more 
than her wages amounted to and I* bad 



CLAIMS ACT HAS BEEN COPIED. 

There comes a new element into the 
electrical act situation in the person of 
Prof. J. A. Le Roy, who claims to hold 
copyrights which he will try to protect 
in establish claims for originality which 
he sets up. "Mile Electrocita, the Human 
Electric Lamp" and "Electra, the Human 
Arc Light" are titles for which he holds 
copyrights. He says he recently discov- 
ered that at small houses around New 
York both these acts were being billed at 
places where H. J. Campbell, who has a 
"death chair" act, was playing. Le Roy 
has entered suit to prevent the Campbell 
act being advertised under the Le Roy 
titles. 



ELKS LAY CORNER STONE. 

There will be a numerous gathering of 
Elks, weather premitting, in West Forty- 
third Street next Saturday afternoon 
when Lincoln's Birthday will be celebrated 
by laying the corner stone of the $1,000,- 

000 building and Elk's home, which New 
York Lodge, No. 1, 6. P. O. is erecting 
just east of Broadway. The ceremonies 
will be conducted by District Deputy 
Grand Exalted Ruler Wm. T. Phillips. 

The next event of importance to Elks 
will be the annual banquet tendered to the 
Grand Exalted Ruler (James U. Sammis, 
of Le Mars, la.) at the Waldorf-Astoria, 
Washington's Birthday Eve, Feb, 21. 




THEATRICAL PHRASES 

BT 

HENRY CUVE 
NO. 10. 

"THE BUNCH LIGHTS." 



to pay the charges before she could go to 
work." Then while my ooy was tendin 
the ticket office she drew twenty dollars 
more. She is a mighty nice girl though 
and takes good care of her mother, she is 
going to send me a set of her new pictures 
as soon as she has some taken. 

The news paper man that used to tend 
to the theatre news has quit and gone 
to Cincinnati and they sent a boy from 
the office to write about my show. The 
cdftor says they sent him because he was 
a new hand and they could'nt trust him 
with any thing else. He wrote a half 
a collum about Vintie Valdean and said 
the rest of the show was rotten which 
was why she had the row with Millie 
La Nude. I hope next weeks show is a 
pood one. Adam Sowcrguy, 

Manager. 



APPROPRIATED A TITLE. 

The late John D. "Hopkins' Trans- 

Occanics" arc on view at the Olympic if 

the programs and three-sheets can be 

taken as a guide, but they can't. Sam 
Gumpertz is owner of the title, by an ar- 
rangement with Col. Hopkins long before 
his deatli occurred, and the Kraus' made 
no arrangement with Mr. Gumpertz to use 
the name. It is not known what action 
Mr. Gumpertz will take in the matter, 
but as the use of the name is for only 
one week it is not likely that he will 
begin any proceedings. 



BILLY GOULD IN DENVER. 

By WILLIAM OOULO. 

Met William II. Thompson, the youngest 
old man in the theatrical profession be- 
side being the best character actor in 
the theatrical business. Bill is so modest 
he would not wear union underwear in 
the south. Afraid of offending the Con- 
federates. 



Did Mike Scott ever work for Adam 
Sowerguy T 



Jack Von Tilzer arrived here from New 
York. What for? Oh! just to buy a 
couple of collars and a collar button. 



An English stage manager, T. Harvey 
Bird, is rehearsing a dance with eight chorus 
girls, and they are supposed to finish and 
exit with "Off to Buffalo." As the girls 
are dancing he tells them the next step 
by name. Two bars ahead of the last 
eight bars, he said; "Now girls, depart 
for that Yankee city." 



Otto Floto took me around to the Tabor 
Grand and showed me a picture of myself 
taken twenty years ago. If anybody else 
here plays me a dirty trick like that, t 
won't like Denver. 

It's funny what impressions some people 
have of actors. A big wholesale clothing 
firm in Chicago, Hirsh, Wickwire & Co., 
invited me to choose. the goods for a winter 
overcoat, and evidently they told the 
salesman who waited on me that I was 
an actor. The salesman showed me sev- 
eral patterns, all very noisy and when I 
picked out a dark piece of goods, very 
plain, the salesman said, in astonishment, 
"I thought that you were an actor." 



Ben Welch has Ben West. 

Adams and Alden tickled the risibilities 
and other parts of Denver's anatomy last 
week. 

"The Devil and Tom Walker" raised 
merry h at the Orpheum. 



The English stage manager, Mr. Bird, 
told me that I must not make fun of 
British humor — it's serious. 



The waiters at this hotel wear "sneaks" 
(soft soles) so they wont wake up the 
guests. Most of the guests are coughing 
much better to-day than they were yes- 
terday. The man in the next room to me 
is practicing coughing the scales. I 
thought two of the guests were having a 
coughing match yesterday morning, but 
I was mistaken. They were talking Rus- 
sian. 



The Three Hook Brothers, a riding act. 
have been engaged for the opening (inn* 
performance of next season at the New 
York Hippodrome. 



I went out horseback riding yesterday 
for three hours. I 'ass me the arnica. 

Everything that Mr. Bird owns is an 
heirloom. His watch is over 100 years old. 
His cut! buttons were given to his ances- 
tors by King Hal. The pack of cards that 
he was ploying with looked as if they had 
been in his family for a couple of hundred 
\cars, to say nothing about the blanket 
that lie wraps himself in when he goes 
out. It looks as if it had been made 
• luring the reign of George the Fourth. 

Now for Spokane with Seattle to follow. 



14 



RUMOR CIRCULATING THAT 

INDEPENDENTS WILL UNITE 



Three Big "Outsiders" May Combine Against the 
Ringlings, for Routing Purposes, Power and Profit. 



There was a rumor in circulation on 
Broadway, where circus men are beginning 
to show up, that negotiations have been 
opened between the Hagenbeck-Wallace, 
8ells-Floto and "101 Ranch" shows to enter 
into at least a mutual routing arrange- 
ment which will amount to, practically, 
a concentrated opposition to the three 
Ringling Brothers' shows. During the 
lively circus war which was waged in the 
south last fall, all three of these shows 
felt the handiwork of the Ringling oppo- 
sition foroe*. When the smoke of battle 
had cleared away there was an exceed- 
ingly bitter feeling toward the Bamboo 
Brothers among many individuals who 
have a strong influence with the manage- 
ments of the three shows mentioned. 

It is pointed out that by proper rout- 
ing these three circuses, among the big- 
gest of tented attractions owned outside 
of the Ringling family, could be so routed 
that while they would not come in direct 
opposition with the Barnum & Bailey, 
Ringling Brothers . or For epaugh- Sells 
shows, they would sap the "feeders" 
which contribute to the territory where 
the "circus kings" might be operating. 
In this manner the takings of a Ringling 
show could be seriously cut down, and by 
constantly bucking them all summer they 
would thus reduce the fighting bank roll 
for the clean-up in the south at the sea- 
son's end. 

Add the "Two Bills" Wild West to the 
trinity of Independents and a quartet of 
pretty big circus organizations would be 
formed. If they would get together on 
routing agreements and anti-opposition 
tactics a strong alliance would be aligned 
against the Ringlings. 

It is likely that the forthcoming sea- 
son will have a heavy bearing upon the 
future conduct of circuses in general and 
the four big Independent shows in par- 
ticular. All agreements as to billing 
which have previously obtained between 
the Ringlings and any other shows have 
been declared absolutely off. It will be 
a case of everybody fight and everybody 
bill exactly as their methods of conduct- 
ing their business shall dictate. During 
the past two seasons the Ringlings openly 
opposed all of the other shows mentioned 
with the exception of the "Two Bills." 
During the latter weeks of last season 
even that agreement was entirely forgot- 
ten and opposition brigades from the 
Ringlings shows "billed" everybody in 
sight, regardless. Major Gordon W. Lillie, 
who has the sole management of the 'Two 
Bills," is recognised as a most astute 
showman and it is said he knows how to 
conduct a billing fight as well as anybody 
now in the circus game. 



The first contract in behalf of the newly 
organizing Forepaugh & Sells Bros. Show 
to be recorded called for the haul of 12 
flats, 4 stock and one box car from Bridge- 
port to Chicago. 



ANIMAL MARKET LIVELY. 

Dealers in wild animals find business 
picking up as spring approaches. When 
the thermometer was within two degrees 
of zero last Monday the dealers gave 
evidence of being extremely busy with the 
preliminaries of their circus trade. 

The most noteworthy item which 
cropped up during a Variety, reporter's 
visit to Louis Ruhl, in Grand Street, and 
Wm. Bartels, in Greenwich Street, was 
the remark made by Mr. Ruhl that ele- 
phants are in greater demand among cir- 
cuses this winter than for several seasons. 
He advanced as the reason that during the 
past few years importations have been 
limited strictly to orders and the orders 
were limited by the calibre of the business 
done by the circuses. Last season was so 
universally prosperous among tent shows, 
big and little, that all are going in for 
elephants. 

The Forepaugh -Sells Show, with its new 
equipment, is demanding the largest share 
of attention. In addition to the animals 
purchased at the Cole Show .auction the 
Ringling Bros, have placed orders with 
both Ruhl and Bartels for a miscellaneous 
assortment of animals. Bartels has orders 
for early delivery to the new show, 
hyenas, Russian and polar bears. 

Alf Wheeler is going in for a mena- 
gerie through the same source for his 
wagon show. At the Cole sale he bid in 
four cross cages, and will fill them with 
cat animals, giving him a menagerie for 
the first time. Wheeler is also out for 
elephants. Bartels has placed six ele- 
phants with the Norris & Rowe Show. 
These are only a few of the orders with 
the big dealers for future delivery. 

Ruhl has a heavy order for assorted 
animals now on the way from South 
Africa for the Forepaugh-Sells Show. The 
list includes zebras, hyenas, antelopes, 
elephants, rhinoceros, hippopotami, tigers, 
lions, leopards and giraffes. The uncer- 
tainty of shipments arriving safely will 
govern to what degree the order will be 
filled; but there is a ship on its way which 
started with a whole menagerie stacked 
away in its hold. The Robinson Carnival 
Co., which will be known as "The Great 
Robinson Show," will also carry this sum- 
mer a number of trained beasts, includ- 
ing tigers, lions, leopards and polar bears. 

Incidentally Bartels lost one of the 
camels he bid in at the Cole auction some- 
where en route from Corry, Pa., to Jersey 
City. When the car which contained two 
camels was opened at its destination one 
of the dromedaries was found dead, killed 
in a fight which must have lasted for 
hours. 



It's pretty hard to catch John Ringling 
in a stationary position these days. 
Usually he's either coming or going. He 
left for Chicago Friday, but bright and 
early Monday morning was back on 
Broadway. He had gone back to Chicago 
to discuss the selection of a few acts for 
the firm's three shows. 



UNDER CANVAS IN NEW YORK 
CIRCUS NOVELTY THIS YEAR 

Ringling Bros. Will Bring One of Their Shows to Man- 
hattan for One Week's Exhibition In June. 



For the first time in about ten years 
New Yorkers will have the opportunity 
of seeing a circus under canvass on Man- 
hattan Island. Variety is in posses- 
sion of positive information that the Ring- 
ling Bros, will bring one of their three 
shows into New York in June for one 
week, but the exact date and the name of 
the show cannot now be disclosed. 

Circusmen who have figured on the 
"dope" believe that it will not be the Bar- 
num <fc Bailey Show which plays the Gar- 
den, opening in March, as that show will 
be well started on its way west by that 
time. The Ringling Show opens in Chi- 
cago this spring and would not, in the 
natural course of routing, be very close 
to New York in June. The third piece of 
Ringling property, the Forepaugh-Sells 
Bros. Shows, has been granted a license 
to exhibit in Philadelphia (the Barnum 
& Bailey Show has also been licensed for 
"Philly") and it seems logical that the 
new show will be the one which will be 
sent here. 

The last exhibition of any magnitude to 
play New York under canvas was Buffalo 
Bill's Wild West, which showed at 136th 
St. and Lenox Ave. in 1002. The last 
regular circus seen on a lot in the met- 
ropolis was the Barnum & Bailey Show 
which in the '90s exhibited at Fifth Ave. 
and 110th St. 



CIRCUSMAITS SUDDEN DEATH. 

John Kimlman, known to the circus 
world as Jack Coleman, who was for 
years assistant boss hostler for the Bar- 
num show and traveled to Europe with 
it, died suddenly in Coatesville, Pa., Sat- 
urday night. 

He went to Coatesville in charge of the 
"Two Bills" stock, which is wintered there 
by the local farmers. For several seasons 
he has been with the Buffalo Bill and 
later Two Bills shows. Care of the horses 
during wintering was his duty. During 
the s.immer tour he was boss hostler. 

Saturday evening, after his work was 
finished, he complained of severe pains. 
He was hurried to the local hospital and 
died in two hours. The doctors said peri- 
tonitis following appendicitis was the 
cause of death. 



DOWNS' HEIRS AGREE. 

Following a settlement among them- 
selves of the differences which have ex- 
isted over the will of Martin Downs, 
among its beneficiaries, it will be entered 
for probate and the wishes of the testa- 
tor will be carried out. The caveate which 
Patrick Downs filed against his son's will 
has been quashed, the protest against 
the will being filed for probate having 
been withdrawn and all the legatees will 
submit to its terms. It is said that the 
elder Downs has received a cash payment. 



"TEN BIG" WILL BE BIGGER. 

A total investment of $7,000 in Oole 
Show property will serve to considerably 
increase the John Robinson Shews for the 
coming season. "Young Johnnie" bought 
at the Cole sale twenty-five horses, a stock 
car, coach, and advance car, two camels fl 
and a lion, elephant, leopard and jaguar. 
With this much of the Cole Show annexed 
to the old property Robinson would al- 
most be entitled to change his trade mark 
to "The Eleven Big." 



CRAZY ELEPHANT KILLED. 

Evansville, Feb. 9. 
The female elephant "Fargo," fifteen 
years old and valued at $6,000, went 
"musth" at Norris & Howe's winter quar- 
ters on the Tri-State Fair Grounds yes- 
terday, and was strangled to death by 
employees. 



Berlin, Jan. 31. 
Oswald Stoll has arranged with Paul 
Busch, the Berlin circus man, to play 
"Marya," the Russian pantomime, which 
is a tremendous success now in the Ger- 
man capital, at the London Hippodrome. * 
It is to be produced next Christmas for 
twelve weeks. 



Berlin, Jan. 31. 
Mr. Alexander Ciniselli, the manager of 
the Circus Ciniselli in Warsaw, Poland, 
has now a giant horse in training, which 
is said to be the largest ever seen. It 
will be shown together with a small pony 
in a novel equestrian act. 



Chas. and Harry Randolph, proprietors 
of the Lamont Bros.' Circus, have the 
show in winter quarters at Salem, HI., 
and will open there late in April, travel* 
ing by wagon. 



H. E. Allot, known to circusdom as 
"Bunk Allen," has secured the privileges 
from Fred Buchannan for the Yankee 
Robinson shows. 



Chas. N. Thompson, who was assistant 
manager of the "Two Bill's" last season, 
is in town. He was in negotiation with 
the Ringlings for the Forepaugh-Sells 
Show, but as the deal was not completed 
Thompson may not travel this summer. 
He goes West for a fortnight and then 
returns to his home in Florida to remain. 



It was reported this week that Otto 
Ringling has been quite seriously ill. 



Jeanette and Barbier, who are known in 
vaudeville, have secured the exclusive pri- 
velege for "girl shows" with the Ferari 
Carnival Co. from Manager Harry Potter. 



, Leilah E. Nixon, who went to Cleveland 
to fill an engagement at the Grand, a 
vaudeville house, died in the Charity Hos- 
pital, Jan. 31, of pneumonia. Her mother, 
who was in Chicago, did not have funds 
to reach Cleveland when her daughter was 
stricken, but finally secured money for the 
journey, only to arrive two hours after 
the girl had died. The Actors' Fund de- 
frayed the expense of burial in Lakewood 
Cemetery. Cleveland. 



VARIETY 



15 



Jackson, Mich., Feb. 7. 
Editor Variety: 

In reply to Abe Leavitt's letter where 
he claims to have written the song "Fun- 
niosities" to suit his «et, I enclose for 
the editor a copy of my lyrics; also a 
copy of Mr. Leavitt's which he had the 
audacity to try and sell to another artist. 
The enclosed set of Mr. Leavitt's lyrics 
were given to me by an upright and 
honest brother artist the moment he saw 
my first letter. I would like the editor to 
pass his opinion on the two sets of lyrics, 
as to whether Mr. Leavitt's is an infringe- 
ment on mine or not. 

Mr. Leavitt claims he will take the 
song off if proven that it is restricted 
property. He and the manager of the 
"Sam T. Jack" Co. have been notified of 
the fact by Jos. W. Stern & Co., of which 
I hold copy letters. Mr. Leavitt, what 
more do you want? You also know the 
song is not published. 

When I saw him in Milwaukee he 
claimed that Stern & Co. sent him a set 
of lyrics of "Funniosities" which, he said, 
he would show me; also their letter to 
him. I went over to boo him three days 
in succession, when he said he had lost 
the key of his trunk and could not get 
them. A fine excuse. 

Now, Mr. Leavitt. vou sav vou do not 
have to use other people's material to 
make good. When you took the song 
"Funniosities" off for two weeks, why did 
you put it on again? 

Eli M. Dawson. 
(Dawson and Gillette.) 

(A set of the lyrics enclosed and 
credited to Mr. Leavitt in the above letter 
will be forwarded to him for confirmation 
before an opinion will be passed. The 
manner in which Mr. Dawson states he 
obtained the lyrics alleged to be used by 
Mr. Leavitt is not sufficient for judgment 
to be passed offhand. — Ed.) 



Editor Variety : 

I notice a team called Keeley and Parks 
reported in Variety and other theatrical 
papers as billed at the Hub Theatre, Bos- 
ton. This must either be an error or 
someone has taken a name to which they 
have no right. Keeley and * arks. 



Feb. 4. 
Editor Variety : 

I have noticed recently a great deal of 
talk about Mike Scott, who says he hails 
from Dublin. 

Now, Mr. James Neary is supposed 1o 



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be the originator of clog dancing in gret n 
tights, using medals on his vest. 

Billy Hynes, the juvenile dancer, I be- 
lieve used the same thing some years ago. 
as did Harry "Turkey" Hoyd, who wore 
a white suit instead. 

Why don't Mr. Scott challenge these 
men or Jack Irwin to a contest, and let 
Mr. Scott use his own pedestal, both par- 
ties to wear live ounce clogs. 

Then and only then we will know who 
is champion and settle all arguments. 

Frank Jiareourt. 

I We have no recollection of Mr. Scott 
having claimed to be the champion clog 
dancer of the world. Mr. Scott is very 
sincere in his work and his letters. Also 
to our personal knowledge from communi- 
cations received from the Dublin dancer, 
he has been' "trimmed" by more "small 
time" managers within the p:ist two years 
than any artist in America. So we really 
don't believe that Mr. Scott should be 
"kidded."— Kd.] 



Houston, Tex., Feb. 2. 

Kditor Variety : 

Will you kindly publish this: It seems 
as though no one had the nerve to make 
a complaint, for this tiling happens every 
week at these two houses. We are play- 
ing Texas. Those expecting to play Hous- 
ton look out for the Theato and the Im- 
perial Grand. 

This is what happened week Ian. .10: 
Shannon and Moran. 'The Irish Klepto 
maniacs." booked in at a .fill cut of regu- 
lar salary in order not to lay oil", opened 
at the Theato and worked right shows 
onlv to make the manager I \\ . F. Hen- 
nessy) tell them that he could not see 
their act at the contract salary. He did 



not want to close the act, as the act mad' 1 
good for ei^lit shows, but if they wanted 
to play the week out at another cut of 
."riiO (on top of the already .fl() cut) why 
all right; if not, why (dose. Take $.'10 
from any one's salary, playing the small 
time in the south, and what is left? 

<>ii the same day at the Imperial Grand, 
I'ete llue^el, the acrobat, had the same 
dose, only he was told after the first show 
that he would have to stand a $1,") cut or 
close. 

loth cas-.'s were brought before a law- 
yer. We were told the only thing to do 
«ii> to accept salary for number of shows 
played and close or take the cut. Look 
at it in this Ij^ht if \ou're down and out; 
what would you do'.' Take it'.' Yes, you 
would have to. 

Such was not the case with us. 
We want to let it be known what kind 
of treatment you get at the hands of 
these two managers at Houston. 

Mart Moran, 

( Shannon and Moran ) . 
( First complaint in 14 year- i . 

Xearji and Milter. 

I'rtr Ilurf/el. 

Chant and Carina, 

Hudspeth and liarcklai/, 

<iio. Tcnich. 



Clarksdale, Miss., Feb. 5. 
Kditor Vaimkty: 

We met two managers in the south 
who. to say the least, have a new way of 
tonducting their houses: W. A. Hell, Gem. 
<; recti wood. Miss., and W. A. Crawley, 
Dixie. Clarksdale. Miss. 

The houses play a split week. After 
our opening show at Greenwood the man- 
ager told us our act was all right. The 



next day before we went on he said he 
had heard the town folks say our act waj 
not much good and asked us to change it 
and for the third day he did the same 
thing, thus getting three different acts 
out of us. 

Opening at Clarksdale, on the split, we 
were told by the wife of the manager, 
who takes the tickets, that we would 
have to lay off Saturday as there was a 
minstrel show at the "Opery" and the 
Dixie could do no business against the 
minstrels. Kramer and Elliott. 

('The Messenger Hoy and the Usher.") 

OBITUARY. 

Al. Maddox, of Maddox and Melville, 
died of consumption in Denver, Feb. 4. 
Mis wife and mother took the remains to 
Indianapolis for burial. Vaudevillians in 
Denver contributed to a purse amounting 
to $lf>0 and this, with aid rendered by 
the White Hats, defrayed the expense of 
the journey and burial. 

Arthur Berg, proprietor of the act known 
as "Herg's Merry Girls," now playing in 
burlesque, died in Denver, Feb. 0, where 

he went in hope of recovering his health. 

Chas. Ludwic, for many years property 
man at Tony Pastor's Theatre, died in 
New York .Tan. 2, leaving a widow and 
two children. After leaving Pastor's he 
appeared in minor roles with several 
\audeville sketches. 

Mrs. Sam Dessauer (Mollie Whitten) 
died in New York City on Jan. 24, the 
thirtieth anniversary day of her marriage 
to Sam Dessauer. 

George D. Nelson, proprietor of the 
Nelson. Springfield. Mass., died at his 
home in that city. Feb. 8. after a linger- 
ing illness, at the age of sixty-thre* 
\ oars. 



Fred Ward thinks he is going to play 
Ilammerstein's Feb. 21. 



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PRIVATE OFFICE OF MR. REMICK AND LOCAL 

MANAGERS. 

8eate«l at the de«k In the fore part of the plctnro Ih "Hilly" 
Thompson, manager prnfcagloniil rtppnrtmont : opposite lilm Ih 
J. B. Kalvor. '(K»*»l t>u«lnrs« iiinn-igfT. nmt MIsh t Inra Kcnicdy. 
publicity department. 




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MURDOCH OUT OF THE GAME. 

Chicago, Feb. 9. 
J. J. Murdock left for New York yes- 
terday. While his resignation as president 
of the Independent Alliance has been ac- 
cepted his successor has not been named. 
Murdock has sold his interests in the In- 
ternational Producing Co. to James B. 
Carrigan, of St. Louis, and seems to have 
completely and permanently removed 
himself from the picture field. 



CLAIM PATENT CO. IS MONOPOLY. 

In United States Circuit Court last 
week, in New York, Richard Dyer, repre- 
senting the Edison -Biograph combination, 
applied for a continuance in the injunc- 
tion suit against Carl Laemmle, maker of 
"Imp" films. 

Attorneys for the Independent manu- 
facturer were willing to have the case 
go to trial as set, but Judge Hand granted 
a continuance for three weeks to give the 
Patents Co. attorneys opportunity to pre- 
pare a defense to the Laemmle claim that 
the Edison-Biograph combination* is a 
monopoly in violation of the Sherman 
Anti-Trust Law. This is an entirely new 
point in the struggles the Independents 
have been undergoing in their efforts to 
combat the opposition of the Patents Co. 
There were many Independent manufac- 
turers in Court and they gave Laemmle 
their assurance of moral support in his 
fight for freedom of trade in the moving 
picture business. 



DEMONSTRATING BY MOVING 
PICTURES. 

The St. Louis Shoe Co., which had mov- 
ing pictures taken in its factory for the 
purpose of assisting in selling its goods. 
has a follower in the Equitable Asphalt 
Maintenance Co., which demonstrates the 
working of its repairing machinery by 
moving pictures. 

When undertaking to Hell one of the 
machines to a municipality, the salesman 
secures the service of a picture house, 
with its machine and sheet, for a few 
hours. The Mayor and members of the 
City Council arc invited to witness pic- 
tures of the machinery in operation. It 
is probable that moving pictures as a 
practical salesman will have their place 
in commercial life in future. 



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SHOCKED TO DEATH. 

The Columbia Theatre, Brooklyn, was 
recently the scene of a tragic death, re- 
sulting from the realism of a motion pic- 
ture which depicted a train hold-up and 
robbery. 

John Halcomb, one of the patrons, be- 
came so excited when the engine came in 
sight of the bandits with guns leveled to 
shoot, that he jumped to his feet, shouted 
and then fell to the floor. He was car- 
ried to the cloak room, where, after going 
into convulsions, he soon died. It is be- 
lieved by the physicians who were sum- 
moned to attend him that the realistic 
features of the film worked upon his 
nerves. 



The Main Street Thcatoi ium, Evansville, 
Ind., was recently damaged by fire to the 
estimated extent of $10,000. The show 
was going on at the time the flames were 
discovered and a panic among the audi- 
ence was narrowly averted. 



PICTURE PLACES FALLING OFF. 

Philadelphia, Feb. 9. 

Forty city licenses have been issued by 
the Contract Bureau connected with the 
Mayor's office. These licenses are annu- 
ally taken out for places of amusement 
and a fee of $26 is paid into the City 
Treasury. An additional sum of $500 is 
paid into the State Treasury upon each 
one of these licenses. 

Included in the applications so far made 
are numerous halls and museums of vari- 
ous characters; the new Plaza Theatre 
at Broad and Porter. Licenses have been 
granted to the Barnum & Bailey and Fore- 
paugh and Sells Brothers circuses. These 
houses and places of amusement are com- 
pletely separate from the places devoted 
to moving pictures. 

AH the theatres have been inspected 
and pronounced safe by the fire marshal 
and his assistants. They are now work- 
ing on the moving picture houses. Last 
year about 200 of these were licensed in 
the city, but the applications this year do 
not number more than 150 up to date. A 
city license of $100 is charged for "pic- 
tures." The State tax is $35 each when 
the seating capacity is less than 400, and 
$500 when more than that number. Each 
place must have the "O. K." of the fire 
marshal as to its safety. 



VARIETY'S OWN PICTURE REVIEWS 



WATCHING PICTURES, PROTECTING 
CHILDREN. 

Yonkers, N. Y., Feb. 0. 

Supt. Warner, the legal representative 
of the Society for the Prevention of 
Cruelty to Children in Westchester county, 
has notified proprietors of picture places 
that they must hereafter abide strictly 
by the laws governing the admission of 
children to places of amusement. 

Warner claims that picture shows are 
causing the youth of the city to form 
bad habits, staying out late at nights and 
playing "hookey" from school. There 
seems to be a general movement through- 
out the country to compel managers of 
picture shows to conform to the laws. 



PATHS PLANT THREATENED. 

What might have been a disastrous 
fire in the American plant of Pathe 
Frercs, at Bound Brook, N. J., last week, 
was averted only by the prompt action, 
coupled with considerable luck. The veri- 
fying room was badly damaged, together 
with the destruction of some reels - of film, 
before the fire was put out. The actual 
damage is not know, for some of the 
films were valued highly. 



Steubenville, O., will have its first circus 
in many years when the Forepaugh-Sells 
Bros.' Show exhibits there May 11. In- 
ability to secure a lot his kept shows out 
of there for some time. 

The Four Jordans, "teeth" aerialists, 
will play the Morris time before going 
out under canvas for the summer season. 
They arrived in New York from the West 
last Mondav. 

* 

Frank A. Kobbins has begun active work 
in winter quarters, Jersey City, upon his 
show for next season. He will strengthen 
his menagerie considerably "having ordered 
elephants, lions, jaguars, Russian and 
polar bears and antelopes for early deliv- 
ery. He will put the show on twenty 
cars and play eastern territory. 



"His Just Deserts" (Edison). 

This picture forma part of a reel whlfh bears 
two mild comics, "The Sorprlae Party" and "The 
Bad Man from Riley's Gulch." Id the last 
named subject the "gun play" man la subdued 
by a woman with a pair of shears. The comedy 
In "The Surprise Party" comes through two boxes 
being mixed In shipping, the stage hands of a thea- 
tre receiving a "swell lunch" which was intended 
for the guests at a party, and the dogs used In 
sn animal act going to the parsonage where a 
clergyman is being "surprised." There will be 
no hysterics caused by either film. In "His Just 
Deserts" a worker in an iron mlU Is Infstuated 
with a fellow laborer's wife. Because she re- 
pulses him be goes to the mill snd pours molten 
metal on the leg of her husband. Later at the 
home of the injured man, the villain attempts to 
assault the wife, but ahe resists until her In- 
jured husband cornea to the reacue. The actions 
of the villain are made known to hla fellow 
workers. During a scene where he Is surrounded 
by an avenging group be accidentally gets under 
s stream of hot Iron snd Is burned to death. 
The man who thinks up the meanness In man- 
kind which Edison delights to picture Is cer- 
tainly a genius In his wsy. WALT. 

"The Little Old Men of the Woods" (Kalem). 

Thla la the second and laat of the Kalem re- 
leases for children. The rentsl agenclea in re- 
fusing to buy this sort of goods have made a 
mlatake, for films especially Intended for chil- 
dren should and would have a distinctive place 
in the Edison- Biograph system of releases If given 
a chance. "The Little Old Men of the Woods" 
are four dwarf a who find and abetter the "pretty 
princess" after she bss been turned loose In the 
woods by a "sieve" whom the "cruel aunt" has 
ordered to kill the girl. Finding she still lives, 
the sunt comes to the dwarfs' cabin and induces 
the girl to eat of a poisoned apple. The grief 
of the dwarfs Is being manifested st her bier 
when the Prince comes with the magic kiss to 
awaken her, and the story ends In the usual 
style. More children's releases snd less assaults, 
robberies, snakes, rata and other topics which 
the Patents Co. loves to dwell upon would help 
along the picture game, so rapidly falling un- 
der suspicion and police supervision. WALT. 

"A Yoioe from the Fireplace" (Essen**). 

Once again Is a moving picture charlcter per- 
mitted to play loose with one of the ten Com- 
mandments ami Htill get away unscathed, against 
the moral* of tl.eatredom and all canons of dra- 
matic construction. An old man is wedded to a 
young wife. The triangle is completed by the 
presence of a young man very much In love with 
the wife. He Is a frequent caller at the home 
or the wedded pair and is a partner in their 
card games. The ancient husband Is called away 
on business during one of the evenings when 
there is s three-cornered csrd gsme in progress, 
leaving the young man and the wife alone. The 
wife makes it very evident that she is In love 
with the young men. but their love making, to 
which he Is an unwilling party. Is Interrupted 
by the falling of a burning log from the fire- 
place Into the room. Of course, the young man 
l;an to fly to the fireplace to prevent the house 
from burning down, and so the love making is 
interrupted. This id fortunate, for just at this 
minute the husband enters. A minute before he 
would have caught the wife and young man in a 
compromising attitude. Having failed to arrive, 
however, everything is well, and a wife who was 
unfaithful, at least in intent, is saved, and per- 
mitted to pursue her way without punishment. 
Such things ere not permissible in dramas. If 
one transgressea the eoclsl rules some penance 
must be paid. All the highbrow authorities 
agree in this point, and the general public which 
views the shows, supplements the accepted 
standard. RUSH. 



''The Oirl from Mellona" (Biograph). 

This Is a cleverly devised and extremely well 
acted subject; the laughs are hearty and come 
frequently. A young man has been denied the 
right to pursue his courtship by the father of 
the girl he loves for the reason that the suitor 
has gone broke in Wall 8treet. Finding employ- 
ment at a detective agency, he is sent to the 
house of his best girl to watch her, the father 
having reason to believe that she is going to 
elope. This method of close communion makes 
for the advantage of the young Jovers. To help 
matters in the laughter the father becomes In- 
fatuated with the "woman" and proposes to 
e'ope on the very day the young lovers had 
planned to do the same thing. Hastening their 
plans a little the lovers get to the ministers Just 
In time to marry before the father breaks In the 
door with officers to arrest him. Then the father 
discovers he has been making love to a man; 
he has been so thoroughly "stung" that he ac- 
cepts the Joke and forglvea the young folks. The 
man who posed for the "woman" role Is a very 
good I m persons tor. WALT. 



"Poliiicr." (Selig). 

This |< a:i interesting comic, well worked out. 
The film re u'H from an attack made by the edi- 
tor of a newspaper upon a candidate for office. 
The daughter of tie candidate and the son of 
the editor are In love, but have not told their 
paren's. When the editor's attack Is printed It 
throws both families Into a broil, and the young 
lovers have a hard time straightening out the 
difficulty. Finally In despair they marry any- 
how, and when the ceremony la performed call 
both sets of parents to the personage in the 
middle of the night. To make the fun the In- 
consistent plan la adopted of showing the parents 
In bare feet and night clothes. Everything la 
made tin t»etween the families when they find 
their children have wed. The film- contains many 
a mining situations and can be rated good. 

WALT. 



"It Might Have Been" (Labia). 

A good comic has been turned out by the 
Philadelphia^. It tells how a bachelor, recalled 
by reading old love letters, decides to vleit some 
of the girls he courted, but did not marry. In his 
younger days. The scenes In the various fami- 
lies where hla former sweet hearts are now wives 
of other men constitute the smusing sections of 
the film. The Idea Is not at all bad, and the 
film makes good. WALT. 

"The Wrong Kan'* (Eeeeaey). 

The Esaanay Co. here shows a fairly amusing 
film. A young wife Is bothered on the street by 
a "masher." She hurrlea home, but the deter- 
mined lovemaker puraues her even there, hiding joti 
in a closet. A burley plumber enters the bouse. fjB 
The wife pleads with blm for protection agalnat *afr 
the pest. Meanwhile the "masher" has hidden 
himself In a closet and the real husband has 
entered tho home. Of course, the plumber mis- 
takes the husband for the "meaner," and the 
comedy from this point on is fast and furious. 
The film Is well acted on the part of the princi- 
pals, and the intricacies of the comedy plot de- 
velop laughter. BUSH. 

"The Step-Mother" (Kalem). 

Pretty scenery and a well developed story make 
this an Interesting Item in a show. The usual 
cbsrscter sttrlbuted to the step-mother is here 
reversed. Instead of being the harsh Intruder In 
a happy household, she li the pacifier and fin ally 
the saviour of her young step-daughter. This 
step-daughter baa taken a dislike to her new par- 
ent, and resists all efforts of the elder woman 
to win her regard. The daughter has planned 
an elopement with an unworthy suitor, but the 
mother Interrupts the get-swsy snd finally, 
through her sweetness snd kindliness, wins the 
love of her husband's children. This la a bare 
outline of the narrative, but It serves to Indicate 
a atory of considerable sentimental Interest. As 
against the too frequent "crime" reels, It la 
doubly entertaining. The reel was taken In 
Florida, and Its scenic settings sre beautiful. 
Also the pantomime is well worth watching. 

RUSH. 



"Civil Wax" (Gaumont). 

"Civil War" doesn't go very fsr In sny par- 
tlcular direction. The reel Is supposed to be 
dramatic, but It does not touch upon anything 
of an intense nature, and interesting la about all 
that can bo said In Its favor. A hackneyed 
theme has been utilised. A French nobleman is 
sought by the Republicans. A young officer is 
sent on his trail, and while In search Is wounded. 
He drags himself to the ncsrest house, which 
proves to be that of the nobleman. The women 
of the house offer the young officer every care 
and attention, and while convalescing, he falls In 
love with the daughter of the nobleman. Upou 
returning to his camp be finds the nobleman has 
been captured and thrown Into prison. The wife 
and daughter visit the prisoner, and the young 
officer offers to aid in his escape. The nobleman, 
however, refuses to bring the officer Into disgrace 
and i< forthwith led to execution. DASH. 



"Adam 11" (Pathe). 

"Adam 11" !<* another monk on the order of 
••Consul" and "Peter." The animal goes through 
much the rime routine. The stage effect is 
lost. The picture In this Instance Is not good. 
The background used Is almost the ssme color 
as the animal, causing Indistinctness. "Monks" 
are cold, and the picture Is all but useless st 
this Iste date. DASH. 



"The Critical Situation" (Pathe). 

A comedy reel with very little laugh producing 
qualities. A husband goes for s bicycle ride. He 
bids his wife goodbye, end no sooner out of sight 
than the lover appears. A noise in the hall 
alarms the pair, who are doing a little cheating, 
and the man is hastily stuck into a smsll cup- 
board, putting into his pocket a stocking which 
the woman has been mending during the excite- 
ment. The alarm Is a false one, but the man Is 
ho Hhaken up he Immediately departs. On his 
way he meets the husband and a friend at n 
cafe having a drink. He Is Invited to Join. The 
friend takes a long hair off the man's cost, snd 
the pair start to "kid" him about It. He whis- 
pers to the friend whom the hair belonged to 
and the laugh is on the unsuspecting husband. A> \ 
The lover, who has a wife of his own, atarts for 4/s 
his home, which he reaches a long time after the 
dinner hour. The wife berates blm for hla tardi- 
ness, and ho In his endeavor to expfaln becomes 
heated, and pulls out the stocking Instead of hla 
handkerchief. That starts something. The man 
writes a note and sends It to his friend demand- 
ing that he help him out of the hole. The 
friend shows the note to the "unsuspecting" snd 
he, having on knickerbockers, says he will go to 
the rescue. He goes to the bouse with one 
stocking off snd explains to the wife that the 
stocking Is his. She notes his black stocking 
and then springe the gray one on him. He recog- 
nises It aa hla wlfe'a. There ended the film. 
It doesn't sound funny, snd It Isn't. The In- 
teriors sre the only reslly funny Incidents. 

DASH. 



"Twelfth Might" (Vitagreph). 

An Interesting reel of the Shakeapearesn com- 
edy. The story Is exceedingly well scted, snd 
does not need sll the captions which the pro- 
ducers have seen fit to run In. In the matter of 
Shakespeare 'pictures are In many cases much 
more satisfactory and understandable to the 
classes than would be the plays themselves. 
"Twelfth Night," *s s picture, Is a success. 

DABH. 



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"Th* Lhrlafftton Cass" (Edison). 

QWe It to the self-appointed parent body of the 
moving picture business In America; the Edison 
people have turned out In this film one of the 
test picture subjects the screens bave known In 
man/ moons. A detective story Is told clearly 
«nd with engaging Interest. A girl U found dead 
In the library of her own home, anJ a famous 
detective Is called In to unravel the mystery. 
This be does most effectively, finally wringing an 
explanation from the man who has been a patty 
to tbo girl's accidental denth. The confession is 
obtained through the workings of the "third de- 
gree." While tbla Is going on the film displays 
a most Interesting novelty. A moving picture of 
a moving picture In shown, the reel carrying two 
distinct and separate stories at the same time. 
While the man Is reciting bis story there Is 
vbown In the upper left-hand corner of the screen 
« picture of the unfortunate accident from the 
time tbe girl enters the room until she falls 
dead, accidentally stabbed by a sharp paper 
knife. This Is a real film, gilt-edged In subject, 
photography and Interest. WALT. 



"The Samaritan's Courtship" (Lubin). 

This comedy bats a cleau thousand. It la ex- 
ceptionally well acted, Is photographed clearly 
and (ells an Interesting tale. A woman who bur- 
rlen to catch a tntln has left her money at borne. 
A -young cbap befriends her by saving bcr from 
arrest In-cause she cannot pay her taxlfare, and 
then loans her mnnpy to buy her railroad ticket. 
Ho gives her his card, but as It proves to be one 
which did not print. It Is useless. He Is Invited, 
etraugelv. to the same house where the girl is a 
guest, sfter a lapse of three weeks. The house- 
maid demanding her day off Is relieved by the 
heroine who dons her aprou and opens the door 
to admit her lier.efactor. Thinking site Is a regu- 
lar maid and that she has not paid him bacx 
for dishonest reasons, he demands a kiss as rec- 
ompense. When the truth of tbe girl's station 
is made known to him be Is a long time ••squar- 
ing" himself through a series of comedy scenes. 
There are a lot of laughs, meanwhile. 

WAI/T. 



"The Passing Shadow" (Vitagraph). 

Rather an unpleasant subject Is handled In this 
reel, but as It ends peacefully It may be con- 
sidered, by the producers, to he all right. But 
It Is an unpleasant Might to see a father shoot 
with Intent to kill his own son. whom he credits 
with being u burglar. The trouble comes about 
because the son marries his father's typist In 
r ,reference to the girl the old man has selected. 
They live In poverty for a year, and when the 
day comes for the wife to pawn her locket to 
get "the cont of living" for the family, which 
now Include* a toby, luck changes, and by a most 
unhappy chance. It !« ChrlstmaHtlde. The son 
decides to give his father a present, in spite of 
the hitter feeling which the father holds toward 
dim. Tbe son enters his father's bouse for tbe 
l>ur|K>pe of delivering It. He chooses the dark 
ta>urs of the night. When the old man hears 
what he taken to be a burglar, he iroes Into tbe 
room and shoots the young man in the back. 
Subsequently everything Is straightened out dur- 
ing a reunion at the hospffal. WALT. 



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"Servant from the Country" (Oaumont). 

What Is a fair comedy 1h spollud by a disgust- 
ing display along toward the end of the subject. 
The story Implicates a servant from the country 
who 1* not. of course, acquainted with city ways 
of doing things. Several funny situations arise. 
The hud of the house i»nc«« nut lenvlng a suit of 
clothes to be called for by the tailor. A tramp 
enters and the girl thinks he 1h the tailor. The 
tramp, urged by the servant, changes his tat- 
tered garments for the better suit, and leaves bis 
own rags behind when be departs. The tramp's 
rlothlng Is thrown over the hack of a chair. 
The servant goes to sleep. leaning her head upon 
the tramp's clothes, her dress coming thus In 
contact with the ragged garment h. When she 
Is awakened by the returning householder she 
begins a display of contortions nnd scratching, 
which Indicate that vermin has l>een transmitted 
to her clothing. When the man of the house 
has thrown thp girl wit. because of her blun- 
ders, his wife and himself take up the scratching 
process, and are so occupied when the film ends. 
This Is a bad example of even French "humor." 

WALT. 

"The Bandit" and "Two Baffles" (Paths). 

Both these subjects ure "crime" scenes, with 
a comedy turn, run on the same reel. The hu- 
raor Is not very acute In either case and they 
do not rank at all In keening with the general 
run of P.athe films. WALT. 

"In the Serpent's Power" (Selig). 

In this subject Sellg goes buck to "painted" 
landscapes, phoney streets, and artificial "atmos- 
phere." After releasing a dozen of the best 
films, generally speaking, that the Patents Co. 
lias produced, he lets go in this subject of one 
"which la to laugh." Vengeance, hatred, stab- 
blngs and murder run rampant. The subject en- 
tire Is of no value as an entertainment and a 
detriment to the business. Sellg can do so much 
better, and generally does so much better that 
he may be excused If he will promise not to 
offend again. "Prop" gunhoats and toy sloops 
gliding, or Jerking haltingly along the surface 
of a painted river; painted streets, lined) with 
painted houses, and a generally slip-shod produc- 
tion can so seldom be credited as amoug Sellg's 
lack of realism that It's too bad he let go of 
this one. WALT. 



Levy & Starr have purchased the old 
Baptist Temple, in West 110th Street, 
Harlem, where colored congregations have 
been holding services for the past two 
years, and will convert the property into 
* moving picture theatre immediately. 



* 


NOTES 


*' 



Homer Lind has recovered from bis ill- 
ness and will appear at the Colonial next 
week. 



William G. Fox will play the picture 
show at the Arverne (L. J.) Pier next 
summer. 



Milton and Dolly Nobles played the 
Columbia, Brooklyn, the first three days 
of this week. 



Geo. Lashwood has about four weeks 
longer on the Morris time before re- 
turning to England. 



"The Four Entertainers" with Ben Ed- 
wards, is an act placed by Jules Ruby on 
the "small time" of the United. 



Hugh M. Dawson, press agent of Well's 
Bijou, Evansville, Ind., was married in 
that city Feb. 7 to Ruth Brickner. 



Post and Russell were given ten weeks 
on the Morris time by Georgie O'Brien 
this week. They open at New Orleans 
Sunday. 



The Morati Opera Company of five 
people are all ready to sing on the big 
time. Bentham is the feller on the miz- 
zen mast. 



Lillian Herlein will play ten more weeks 
on this side and late in April sail for 
London, where she will play at the Tivoli, 
commencing May 2. 



Mike Simon's newest act, "The Bowery 
Restaurant," with Clarence Wilbur and 
six others, will be in readiness for a pub- 
lic hearing on Feb. 21. 



The remodeled Family, Elmira, N. Y., 
will open Feb. 21, with vaudeville again 
booked by Jos. Shea. The practically new 
theatre will seat 1,200. 



Mabel Starr, sister of John Neff and 
Carrie Starr, was successfully operated 
upon for appendicitis at the Deaconess 
Hospital, Buffalo, Feb. 3. 



Gray and Graham left Weber & Rush's 
"Bon Tons" this week. Murphy and 
Francis were sent over to the Gayety. 
Hoboken, to fill in the olio gap. 

Ethel Clayton has been placed in Jos. 
Hart's "Dinkelspiel" piece. Tom Smith 
and "The Peaches" (replacing Al Leech 
and the "Rosebuds") will open on Feb. 21. 



Lester Whit lock, of the Independent 
Booking Agency, the other evening piloted 
Lottie Livingston to the City Hall, New 
York, where the young couple were 
married. 

William Delaney, a nephew of "Bob" 
Delaney, who runs "The Dunlap," Atlan- 
tic City, has been appointed assistant to 
Louis Wesley in booking the Locw Enter- 
prises acts. 



perhaps a sparring partner to conclude his 
turn with. The remainder will be ath- 
letics by himself. 



The "Observation Car" effect in "The 
Midnight Sons" has been leased by Frank 
Thomas, owner to L. Johns, representing 
the Moss-Stoll Tour for the European 
vaudeville rights. 



May Bretonne, who has won quite a 
dramatic reputation, has started over the 
small time around New York with a dra- 
matic sketch. It was tried out at the 
Dewey last week. 



John L. Sullivan married again on Mon- 
day near Boston. His wife was a widow. 
Her age was given as 45; Sullivan's, 53. 
John L., bride and Jake Kilrain sailed for 
England Tuesday. 



Gus Edwards' "School Boys and Girls," 
and Don Leno's "copy act" of that turn 
are both being booked at present by the 
United Booking Offices, Leno's taking the 
"small time" route. 



Jolly Wild and Co. have been booked 
for almost a year on United and Orpheum 
time. They commence Feb. 21 at the 
Maryland, Baltimore. Alf T. Wilson ar- 
ranged the bookings. 



M. S. Bentham will introduce Flora 
Parker as a "single" to vaudeville on 
March 7. Pat Rooney is staging the 
act for Miss Parker. It will include dan- 
cing and changes of costume; also songs. 



Walter Stanton has stopped over in 
Honolulu en route to the States after 
forty-two weeks in Australia with Wil- 
liamson's "Jack and Jill." He is com- 
bining business with pleasure in the mid- 
Pacific metropolis. 



The Harlem Casino, when completed for 
the popular price vaudeville, which is to be 
the policy in the converted restaurant for 
rext season, will seat 1,800, with com- 
modious standing space. The house will 
open in September. 

Minerva Coverdale has been seriously ill 
in the Flower Hospital, New York. She 
was last with Jefferson De Angelis. In 
April she will sail for the other side to 
join with Edward Adams in a new act, 
opening at the Tivoli, London, May 2. 

Frank Coombs, formerly of Coombs and 
SI one in "The Last of the Troupe," will 
nppenr for the remainder of this season 
in a single high-class singing turn under 
the direction of Al. Sutherland. Muriel 
Stone (Mrs. Coombs) has been obliged 
to temporarily retire from the stage, due 
to ill health. 



Kid McCov has decided that if he ven- 
tures vaudeville, it will be alone, with 



The passenger lists of the Mauretania, 
arriving in port last Friday, carried the 
name of Marie Lloyd, but the English 
music hall entertainer was not aboard. 
Miss Lloyd is expected to reach New York 
shortly, perhaps coming over with Claire 
Romanic, who postponed sailing from the 
other side for a week or ho. 



Idalene Cotton was unable to appear 
with Nick Long during their Los Angelas 
engagement. She was suffering from 
ptomaine poisoning contracted from eating 
mussels in a San Francisco restaurant 
the Saturday night previous to departing 
for Los Angeles. Mr. Long held their 
place on the bill, doing a "single." 



The three billiardists, Demarest, Cutler 
and Oine, are to commence a billiard tour- 
nament on Feb. 21 at Bddie Graney's, 
San Francisco, afterwards appearing at 
the Orpheum, Frisco (March 7) with the 
act the trio showed lately in New York. 
After the Orpheum date the cue pushers 
will jump to vaudeville in Chicago. M. 8. 
Bentham is doing the fixin'. 



J. J. Rosenthal, who recently retired 
from Joe Weber's employ, has taken desk 
room in the National Printing Co. offices 
in the Times Building and is booking a 
route for Adolph Phillip, who will present 
in the original German the musical comedy, 
"Alma, Where Do You Live?" last seen 
at Germania Theatre- (now the Plasm 
Music Hall), where Mr. Phillips was man- 
aging and acting at the house. The tour 
will begin at Newark, N. J., next Monday, 
Feb. 14, and will include week stands in 
the principal cities. 



BILLS NEXT WEEK 



NEW YORK. 



QREENFOINT. 

Murphy sod Nichols. 
"Psrls by Night." 
Herbert Clifton. 
Devlin snd El wood. 
Tbe Trombettss. 
Mareena, Nevaro snd 

Msreens. 
Apdsle's Anlmsls. 

ORPHEUM. 

Dr. Herman. 

Bedlnl and Arthur. 

The Qusrtet. 

"Blonde Typewrit- 
ers." 

Conroy, Le Malre and 
Co. 

Flying Banvarda. 

Musical Johnsous. 

Elinore sud Jerome. 



Bmmett Corrlgan. 
Nat M. Wills. 
"Schoolboys aud 

Girls." 
Wlllsrd, Slums and 

Co. 
Tbe Holloways. 
Helms Brsstz. 
Lyons and Yosco. 
Ha Grannon. 
Lee Bros, snd Allen. 

BRONX. 

Geo. Behan and Co. 

Jack Wilson Trio. 

Raymond and Caver- 
ley, 

O'Brien-Havel Co. 

Kslmiir and Brown. 

IniiH'dlo Troupe. 

Kl Cot a. 

I.h Vine and Leonard. 
COLONIAL. 

Mrs. Patrick Camp- 
bell. 

"Snap Shots" 

1 1 n I new ii ml Vldocq. 

Five Olympian. 

HiiKh Lloyd. 

(Other* to All.) 
AMERICAN. 

R. A. Roberts. 

4 Morton*. 



"Paris Flood" Pic- 
tures. 
"Apache" Dance. 
Kars. 

Sam J. Cnrtls snd 
Co. 

Scott Bros. 

Von Hoff. 

Farley and Clars. 

Royal Polo Teams. 

(Ons to all.) 
PLAZA. 

Alex. Carr and Co. 

"Balloon Girl." 

McMahon and Chap- 
pel le. 

Tom McGulre. 

Keogb and Francla. 

Darllug'a Mule. 

Dill and Ward. 

Smith-Harper Trio. 

(One to fill.) 
FULTON. 

Geo. Lashwood. 

Bransby Williams. 

Hpellmao's Bears. 

Flske and McDononga, 

Redway and Lawrence 

Speedy. 

Brown and Brown. 

(One to n il.) 
FIFTH AVENUE. 

White and Stuart. 

Va«i and Beaumont 
Sisters. 

Edwards Davis snd 

Co. 
Marie Dalntou. 
Wright snd Dietrich. 
l'rligle snd Whltlnf. 
Gliid.vs snd Maud 

Finney. 
Itondlnl Brothers. 
Ferry. 
HAMMERSTETN'B. 
Gertrude Hoffmann. 
Howard. Truesdell. 

and Co. 
Fen ton and Conrad. 
Kaufman Brothers. 
Morton Jewell Troupe. 
Harry Breen. 
I'e Daren and Sidney. 
'I he Ballots. 



INDIANAPOLIS. 

GRAND. COLONIAL. 

Dasie. KltLuge. 

Tuscany Troubadours. Ilrengyk's Models. 

McConiiell and Simp "The 0|s«rator." 

hod. Jones nnd Grant. 

Csle«'<lo. Menetekel. 

Crouch and Welch. The Dohertys. 

John Well. < J race Belmont. 
I.aue and O'Donnell. 

CINCINNATI. 



COLUMBIA. 
Gus Kdwsnls. 
Musical Cuttys. 
Valerie Bergere. 
11 aines and Yldocq. 
Joe Tinker. 
Guinlan nnd Mack. 
Henry Cllve. 



Spalding *nnd Rlego. 
ORPHEUM. 

Karno Comedy Co. 
"Dope." 

Rdw. Blondell and Co. 
Cameron and G sy lord- 
New ho M and Carroll. 
Hsllen and Hayes. 



Martinet! I and Sylves- Kddle Cray 

ter. Itlllillilo 



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VARIETY 



NEW ACTS NEXT WEEK. 



Initial Plantation, Fint Appearance or 

Reappearance in or Around 

Nov York. 



[iNEW AGTS Or THE WEEK ) 



Mrs. Patrick Campbell, Colonial. 
"Snap Shots," Colonial. 
Five Olympias, Colonial. 
Edwards Davis and Co. (New Act), 
Fifth Avenue. 
Wright and Dietrich, Fifth Avenue. 
Fenton and Conrad, Hammerstein's. 
Paris Flood Pictures, American. 
Tom McGuire, Plaza. 
Redway and Lawrence, Fulton. 



Biting and Keough. 
"23 On the Red" (Dramatic). 
18 Mine.; Full Stage; Interior. 
Fifth Avenue (Feb. 6). 

While the act which Edward E. Rose 
has written for the present use of Nellie 
Siting and Wm. Keough (he of Olympic 
Quartet note) is programed as a "dra- 
matic playlet," it so near approaches 
comedy, often when not so intended, that 
it would be more proper to list it as a 
comedy sketch. Miss Elting is over-em- 
phasizing some of the lines in a prone- 
ness to over-act at times, and lends a 
share in the comedy while clearly not in- 
tending to do so. The fundamental error 
may be placed in the inconsistency and un- 
reasonableness of the whole thing. A wife 
leaves her husband and goes to Monte 
Carlo to back a count who seems to have 
convinced her he knows the trick of 
winning at roulette. Before she goes 
through her jewels, which she has brought 
along, and after losing many thousand 
francs in cold cash, she drops her purse 
and, wonderful to relate, it is picked up 
by a gambler and old rounder (Keough) 
who enters her room for the purpose of 
restoring it to her. Because he is an old 
friend of the husband he has followed the 
wife to Monte Carlo to thwart her gamb- 
ling purposes. Just how he got away with 
the right to walk into a woman's room 
is not made clear enough to satisfy the 
least skeptical of vaudeville followers. 
But he does and discovering she has lost 
her bank roll he determines to risk the 
$40 he possesses in winning it back. Her 
room is No. 23 and she wears a red dress; 
hence the title. Through a transparency 
at the back a roulette wheel is shown in 
operation. The gambler is seen to make 
a couple of plays before the unhappy 
woman's "vision" is lost to sight by the 
lights going up. The finish, of course, 
proves that "23 on the Red" has won the 
money the woman is short; the count has 
been thrashed by her gambler champion 
and Keough has the tag, alone on the 
stage; broke and Broadway far away. 
Because he has loved the girl when her 
husband won out, the gambler remarks 
that "love is hell" or something like that. 
The Sunday night audience was phleg- 
matic, for the "sacred concert" which was 
on view was not overly inspiring. Never- 
theless there was a curtain call for the 
players. Keough was conspicuously clever 
as the gambler and slipped over enough 
slang to create a new language. "23 on 
the Red" may do. but hardlv on the 
big time. WaiL 



R. A. Roberts. 

"Cruel Coppinger" (Protean Playlet). 

38 Mins.; Three (Special Set: 37); (Wait: 

a); Full Stage (Special Set: 9). 
American. 

CAST 

(Flayed by Mr. Roberts) 
Peal Levelle, a geotlemao 
Captain Coppinger, a pirate 
Sir Clifford Roes, a wealthy shipowner 
Kate Rosa, bis daagbter 
Jolly Bob, a King's officer 
Red George, one of the smugglers 
Hans Schmidt, Coppinger* s Henchman 

"Tls a story of the days when piracy was ram- 
pant on the Cornish coaata. These cruel wreckers 
and smugglers would fasten a lighted lantern 
to the neck of a pony, with Its head tied dost 
to the forefoot. The pony when driven along the 
cliffs would, by Its motion, cause the lantern 
to be taken for the stern light of a ahlp. It was 
known as "Jack o' lantern." Daniel Herbert 
Coppinger was born about 1700. His daring acts 
of piracy and unspeakable atrocities sent shud- 
ders throughout the length and breadth of Eng- 
land. In 1790. Taking this cruel man as a basis 
on which to weave a story, and baring discovered 
in his researches at the British Museum that 
Cruel Coppinger believed In certain phases of 
physiognomy, the author, while In no way ap- 
propriating the doctrine practiced in 8teTenson's 
novel of "Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde," will prove 
that It Is a positive fact not a coincidence, 
that one man can be actually two, and he will 
exhibit this accomplishment In the course of his 
story. Music by Hermann Flnck. 

R. A. Roberts as a protean player is an 
infinite relief, yea, a pleasure among those 
who have sought to produce "protean 
pieces." Since the days of Fregoli and 
Henri DeVries, with Roberts excepted, it 
has been ever and anon Fregoli or De- 
Vries— but never Roberts. There has been 
no "Dick Turpin" since Mr. Roberts left 
these shores. There will be no "Cruel 
Coppinger" after the English actor leaves 
again. In Fregoli's emulators one sees 
the "lightning change artist"; in DeVries* 
imitators the study of criminology is al- 
ways rampant, each closely adhering to the 
examples set before them. It is theirs 
to follow, not to create. R. A. Roberts 
is a creator of the characters and of pro- 
tean plays, for on the program Mr. Rob- 
erts says he is the author as well as the 
sole actor of the playlet and cast, in- 
cluded in the above synopsis (taken from 
the billing matter). There is no simi- 
larity between "Turpin" and "Coppinger." 
The stories run in different grooves. The 
characters, excepting the well-gowned 
woman in each, are quite different. The 
synopsis outlines a story, leaving little 
to be said in reference to it other than 
Coppinger as the pirate in his dual role 
saves the ship bearing his lady love by 
blowing up the powder magazine of his 
band's rendezvous. There are changes in 
"Coppinger" as astounding if not more so 
than in "Turpin." The passing of "Paul 
Lcvelle" into "Sir Clifford Ross" and back 
again at the opening is remarkably fast, 
while from "Hans Schmidt," a "Dutch" 
character, to "Jolly Bob" is almost in- 
credible. The settings are picturesque 
and adequate in every detail and "de- 
tail" (not overlooking the exquisite inci- 
dental music), is an immeasurable mark 
of merit to Mr. Roberts' play. There are 
moments when it might be said the dialog 
drags as when "Levelle" almost solilo- 
quizes before taking the potion which shall 
change him into the brigand; again when 
"Red George," leading the donkey, has a 
long lament. But in protean pieces there 
is usually a reason for everything, so there 
are doubtlessly reasons for these. A wait 
of two minutes on Monday evening be- 
tween the scenes probably is not over a 
minute ordinnrilv. As to the relative vain - 



Emmett Corrigan and Co. 

"The Mallett's Masterpiece" (Dramatic). 

79 Mine.; Full Stage. 

Colonial. 

Emmett Corrigan has played this sketch 
at private performances about New York, 
but this week is its first public vaudeville 
performance. Tine story, having to do 
with the production of the famous Venus 
de Milo, has in it the elements of finest 
poetry, but there is not from beginning 
to end the slightest flash of humor. The 
story of the present sketch has to do with 
one Philotias (Mr. Corrigan), a sculptor. 
He has created the Venus de Milo, in a 
contest for the king's favor. A rival at- 
tempts to ruin it with a sculptor's mal- 
let, but does not complete his work of 
destruction and only makes the statue 
the more beautiful by striking off the 
arms. The sketch holds a lot of "tall 
acting," and any amount of talk, but de- 
spite handicaps manages to put over a 
highly interesting story. Mr. Corrigan 
snd his company gave a highly creditable 
performance. Ruth. 



"The Balloon Girl." 

Novelty. 

8 Mins.; Full Stage. 

American. 

"The Balloon Girl" is a novelty, but 
not a big act as now framed. It is 
susceptible of becoming one, however. A 
young girl seated in the car of a small 
balloon is floated out into the darkened 
auditorium by a crane, the balloon swing- 
ing up and down over and close to the 
heads of those in the first few rows of or- 
chestra seats. She drops so closely, sing- 
ing all the time "Take a Ride With Me, 
Dearie," that many men attempt to grab 
her legs. Mbnday evening one did so, 
causing much laughter. The gallery is 
inclined to "kid" through the pitchy dark- 
ness of the theatre, an essential to the 
success of the act. The bog of the balloon 
is lighted from within, but the girl's face 
is invisible. It might be better were a 
spot kept upon her while she travels 
about. The act requires a comely girl 
with a good voice. In fact were say three 
balloons used with a girl in each, the 
possibilities are of drawing power. The 
young woman now. singing has no claim to 
voice, and while pleasant appearing is not 
a stage beauty in face or figure. She 
wears a short skirt. A similar act to 
this is "The Girl and the Eagle," although 
the idea is claimed to have been originally 
exploited in "The Broken Idol." Sime. 



The Musical Gordon Highlanders, a for- 
eign act, imported by B. Obermayer, open 
in New York next week. 



ntion between "Dick Turpin" and "Cruel 
Coppinger" that is merely individual 
opinion. Both are works of protean art, 
played by a great and wonderful protean 
player as well as actor. Mr. Roberts 
could not be less than intensely interest- 
ing in anything undertaken. At the 
American he held rapt attention, and 
vns brought before the curtain to heavy 
and insistent applause as intermission dis- 
turbed the audience. Sime. 



Lottie Gilson. 

Songs. 

13 Mins.; One. 

American. 

If you never smoked "Admiral" cigar- 
ettes when "Sweet Cap" was all the rage 
even if "Cross Cuts" were two for a cent, 
then you don't remember Lottie Gilson, 
"The Little Magnet" indeed of those days, 
before the younger generation of present 
day vaudeville arrived. But there were 
plenty left to contrast the white full 
dress of an Admiral as then worn by Miss 
Gilson as against the black satin soubret 
costume of the now overplump Lottie, , 
when she appeared at the American Mon- ' 
day evening upon her reinvigorating re- 
turn to the footlights. That she is 
pleasantly recollected was duly evidenced 
by "Willie Knew Just What To Do," one of 
her big hits in the past. Miss Gilson was 
given nearly a Maggie Cline reception 
upon her first entrance, immediately sing- 
ing something about "I Want Some One 
to Marry Me," with talk interspersed. 
"Old Grey Bonnet" brought a whistling 
house to her, and for the third song, Lot- 
tie asked a big "mark" in a box if he 
didn't want to bite an apple she carried in 
her hand. The "mark" took a good bite. 
He seemed hungry. The whole bunch in 
the box looked that way. And it was 
such a funny bunch also that the house 
laughed along with Lottie, who hod inno- 
cently stumbled into the moving caravan 
of hangers-on who pre-emps boxes in 
the vaudeville houses nightly. Miss Gil- 
son did not have the best spot on the bill 
by any means, opening the second half 
after a ten-minute intermission. But she 
easily made good for Ould Lang Syne and 
for herself, as the magnetism in Lottie's 
voice, always a big asset, remains with 
her. &****. 



Barrow and Race. 
"Dutch" Comedians. 
11 Mins.; One. 
Gotham. 

An ordinary routine of the materia) 

used by "Dutch" comedians since time 

began is here heard. The act opens with 

a line of talk and knockabout of a mild 

sort, the conversation being fairly laugh- 
able even to the Gotham audience, none 
too discriminating. They finish with a 
parody and grotesque dance whfch won 
a little applause on their get-away. One 
makes up as the lean German, the other as 
an exaggerated fat man. Ruth, 



King's Lady Orchestra. 

Musical. 

ao Mins.; Full Stage. 

Circle. 

The frame-up is identical with that of 
the Boston Fadettes, excepted that a man 
in evening dress is the leader and nine 
men are scattered through the twenty 
white-frocked girls. The selections are 
enjoyable, running mostly to the popular 
variety, although one number was a 
pretty heavy classical piece. The presence 
of the man rather injures the "girl" ef- 
fect, and the substitution of a good look- 
ing woman in the leader's place would go 
a long way to improve the ensemble. The 
act is too big and expensive to play the 
"small" time and can scarcely follow the 
Fadette organization on the important cir- 
cuits. Ruth. 



VARIETY 



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Mae and Belle Connelly. 
Songs and Dances. 
i3 Mini.; One. 
Hurray Hill. 

Mae and Belle Connelly are the added 
attraction with the "Dainty Duchess" at 
the Murray Hill this week. Monday night 
the sisters, closing the olio before a capac- 
ity house, dug out the hit of the vaude- 
ville section. As a "sister" team the 
girls are showing something different 
than the usual. Belle in comedy makeup 
is furnishing many real laughs, which 
aid not a little in boosting the good 
singing and dancing along. Mae in sev- 
feral pretty costumes puts over as many 
songs in nice style. Her swagger appear- 
ance in itself was enough tor the Murray 
Hillers. A sort of burlesque "Merry 
Widow," "Apache" and all the other dan- 
gers combined got the pair a hearty recep- 
tion. This portion should be extended. It 
4s a good idea well done as* far as it goes. A 
comic song by Belle is also fitting. As a 
finish the sisters are doing the "Billiken 
Man," with Belle in a "Yaraa" outfit. 
The dance accompanying is corking, and 
the girls are sure to land with it any- 
where. They have framed up a very 
•entertaining turn. When Belle can find 
a few more hairpins to keep her hair from 
flopping all over her head, they should 
•have no difficulty in finding good time. 

Doth. 



""Five Follies." 
Singers and Dancers, 
xa Mins.; Full Stage. 
Mew York Roof. 

Seen on Tueday, the second day the act 
tiad been on view, Dollie Collins and four 
girls of better than average looks made a 
good showing in four numbers, each ac- 
companied by a costume change. A neat 
idea is advanced • to pass the girls from 
the stage to make their changes. Five 
swinging shutters, after the fashion of 
the blinds which are seen on the average 
windows in residences, move readily to 
permit the girls to back out of view or 
to make their entrance. This has been in 
use before. The first song shows the 
leader of the girls in black cape and hood 
completely disguising her, while the girls 
work in black clown suits. There are 
changes to knee length dresses for every- 
body, until for the final song Miss Collins 
has a shoulder cape added to the short 
pants and jackets to match, which are 
generally in use with "girl" numbers. The 
songs are all new, but piano and drums 
•could not work out much melody. Miss 
Collins and the girls have pleasing voices, 
if not overly strong, but in the dancing 
^figures they all work hard and make up 
"for any shortcomings which may develop 
elsewhere. There are too many colored 
lights used on the act. As "girl" numbers 
are largely "sight acts" there should be 
-plenty of regular light. When played into 
an easy routine by practice, the "Follies" 
should loom strong in the "girl" competi- 
tion. Miss Collins is an exceedingly 
pretty girl herself and has been fortunate 
(in chosing pleasing assistants. 

Walt. 



Toroa Hanlon. 

Male Impersonations. 

Olympic 

Upon the same stage where Ella Wes- 
ner was wont to disport herself in im- 
maculate togs and where Vesta Tilley 
made her American debut, Toma Hanlon 
(returning to the east as a "single") ably 
sustained traditions and made a substan- 
tial success in a round of male costume 
changes accompanied by intelligent sing- 
ing and actions as gracefully manly as 
anybody need exact. She sang four num- 
bers, making three changes of togs. The 
first suit was a fright. Some tailor put 
one over on the lady and glad he must 
have been to be rid of the cloth. In even- 
ing dress, however, Miss Hanlon shone 
resplendent. For her third song she 
donned an overcoat of a different type 
than we have seen male impersonators 
wear and the innovation was not helpful. 
The military uniform for her "tin soldier" 
close was nattiness itself and just topped 
nicely the display of raiment gone before. 
Miss Hanlon is a manly, trim and en- 
gaging "man"; still every inch a woman. 

Walt. 



Phil Staats. 
Pianolog. 
20 Mins.; One. 
Fifth Avenue. 

Phil Staats is billed as "300 pounds of 
monolog and pianolog." That describes 
everything. Weighing in the neighbor- 
hood of the pounds mentioned all Staats* 
talk is of his size. It is amusing and 
the good natured face and manner of the 
man gets him friendly with the audience. 
There have been other monologs along the 
fat line and consequently all of the talk 
is not new for the subject has its limits. 
After about ten minutes straight monolog 
Staats goes to the piano, where he is at 
home. A line of talk filling in with 
various selections does very well for a 
little time, but is carried out too long, as 
iR in fact the entire act. Twenty minutes 
are over long to talk about being fat and 
towards the finish the house began to 
weaken. Staats did very well up to a 
certain point and that's where he should 
have stopped. Fourteen or fifteen min- 
utes, plenty. Staats was shifted from 
"No. 2" to "No. 4," according to the 
program. "No. 2" he should pass nicely 
in the Metropolitan houses. Da$h. 



The original originator is at Atlantic 
<3ity, running a delicatessen establish-, 
ment. Lettered upon one of the windows 
of the Boardwalk store is "Originators of 
all sanwiches." 



The Five Armanis. 
"A Night in Naples" (Operatic). 
16 Mins.; Full Stage (Special Set). 
Fifth Avenue. 

The Five Armanis amount to the same 
thing as a Grand Opera Quartet. They 
have added a little atmosphere through a 
very pretty stage setting and the costum- 
ing is perhaps a bit more elaborate than 
the ordinary. Two men and two women 
figure in the singing while the fifth, a 
man, strums away on the guitar at in- 
tervals. In the matter of selections the 
act has shown good judgment by choosing 
the lighter of the grand opera stuff. None 
of the heavy is sung until the inevitable' 
"Sextet" is dallied with as an encore. 
That sextet for kind applause is run- 
ning "Dixie" pretty close to the cushion. 
Outside of Harlem (where all the South- 
erners settle) it has it beaten now. The 
pretty setting aids the Five Armanis not a 
little and shows progressiveness. 

Doth. 



Mamie Fenton. 

Songs. 

8 Mins.; One. 

American. 

Mamie Fenton sang three songs, all 
Scotch numbers, at the American Monday 
evening. The last selection, Miss Fen- 
ton announced, would be an "impression" 
of Harry Lauder. Miss Fenton also added 
that her brother would accompany on the 
piano. All these things happened. The 
program states that this is the first 
American appearance of Miss Fenton, and 
that she is "The Original Scotch Come- 
dienne." If that billing came from the 
Morris Press Department, someone ought 
to use a little common sense up there, al- 
though the fault primarily reverts to the 
booking of this girl, if she is a foreigner. 
The hazard is one in a million that an act 
imported as this one must have been 
could go over strong enough to make the 
salary seem nothing in comparison with 
the hit. Before the lucky one in the 
million could be reached the myriads of 
"singles" on the other side would be ex- 
hausted. Sime. 



Clifford Hippie and Co. (i). 
Comedy Sketch. 
i5 Mins.; Full Stage. 
Union Square. 

"Companies" of one are getting thick 
in small time vaudeville. This sketch is 
almost worthless except for a rather 
witty travesty on one of 'Gene Walters' 
plays, "The Easiest Way," which ends the 
time devoted to Hippie and Co. At the 
outset he appears as a reporter, inter- 
viewing an actress in her dressing room. 
His questions, supposed to be funny, 
would cause any actress to stick a hat- 
pin into him. They are so coarse that 
there is not the slightest humor in them. 
When the actress is called for her turn, 
Hippie singB a song while he is alone in 
the dressing room. When the girl re- 
turns, ill-humored because she has been a 
frost, both turn to the travesty Which 
comprises all there is worth while in the 
whole arrangement. It's a long way to 
real humor from Hippie and Co.'s Union 
Square start. Walt. 



Rivers Comedy Co. (6). 
"Cafe de Uproar" (Comedy). 
15 Mins.; Full Stage. 
Third Avenue. 

There are possibilities of good entertain- 
ment in this number if, in some particu- 
lars, it were handled better. The action 

takes plare in a restaurant where a piano 
player provides music and the quests are 
at liberty to do about as they choose. The 
waiter is played cleverly, but it would 
benefit the act if some of his business 
were out down and its place taken by 
lively musical numbers to brighten up the 
action without lengthening the sketch. It 
is long enough now. The singing by one 
of the men and one of the girls in opposite 
boxes before the curtain rises should be 
cut out instanter; it adds nothing and is 
a distracting disturbance. "The Count" 
could be vastly improved upon. There 
are two women in the act, one buxom and 
very comely, and the other tall, willowy 
and good looking. With interjection of 
more life and action the sketch could 
pass very agreeably in suitable locations. 

Walt. 



Lockney and Fletcher. 
Comedy Sketch. 
20 Mins.; Full Stage. 
Dewey. 

This last of the "Lady Raffles" seriea 
of vaudeville sketches is the most improv- 
able of the lot. The woman ia discovered 
rummaging a man's apartment and filling 
u hand satchel with the things which she 
wants. There is a luncheon spread upon 
the table, and when she has finished 
"burglarizing" she helps herself to the 
food. While she is eating the lord of the 
house comes home. Brazenly the woman 
engages him in conversation, attempting 
no reasonable explanation of her presence. 
The dialog has for its attempted humor 
a play upon words which bear upon her 
mission. Incidentally she picks the man's 
pockets, and when he discovers that his 
watch has been taken while he has been 
in the room ho calls the janitor and sends 
him after a policemen. When the janitor 
comes the woman orders him to get a 
taxi; she warns the man, a decent married 
person with his wife away in the country, 
that his reputation will be ruined if a 
woman is arrested in his apartment so- 
late at night. Then, too, she thinks it 
will peeve his wife a bit. And so saying, 
with the satchel full of plunder, the man's 
watch and a big roll of bills which she 
has extracted from his clothes, she goes 
out with the janitor. The man flops into 
a chair to say the tag: "Don't that beat 
hell ?" And the audience voted that it did. 

Walt. 



Melody Four. 

15 Mins.; Full Stage. 

Lincoln Square. 

These young men offer the mildest sort 
of a melange of instrumental and vocal 
efforts. They are neat in appearance, play, 
skilfully enough and pass with a fair 
amount of approval. The black-face 
make-up adds nothing to the value of the 
comedy which one attempts. The excuse 
for a colored waiter mixing in so inti- 
mately with the other members of the 
quartet is not well enough devised to 
make such familiarity probable. The song at 
the finish is the liveliest moment, and sends 
them off with some show of applause. 
Unless the act develops more back-bone 
it. will not get much farther than it is at 
present. Walt. 



Regan and Regan. 
Burlesque Magic. 
14 Mins.; One. 
Gotham. 

The usual collection of exposing simple 
tricks of magic by a comedian as they are 
performed by the "straight man" makes 
up the act. The comedian gets his laughs 
with certainty and frequency and the 
straight man feeds smoothly and looks 
well. The CJotham audience seemed to be 
amused. Ruth. 



Electric Sisters. 

Jugglers. 

10 Mins.; Full Stage. 

Third Avenue. 

These two good looking girU offer a 
diverting specialty largely made up of 
club swinging, at which they are fairly 
adept. They present a neat appearance, 
and while their work never approaches 
anything sensational, they maintain the 
interest unflaggingly and provide a "sight" 
act well above the average. Walt. 



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VARIETY 



The Royal Polo Team (4). 

Bicycle Polo. 

t Mine.; Foil Stage (Special Set). 

American. 

The Royal Polo Team are four men, 
playing in couples against each other 
while mounted on bicycles within a small 
circular flooring on the American stage. 
An announcer tells about the game, very 
briefly, and blows the whistle for goals. 
The men can't do much in the area given. 
In an armory this bicycle polo might 
strike home as an interesting game. Per- 
haps it did to the balcony and gallery of 
the American, but few in the orchestra 
knew what was going on. Reflectors tem- 
porarily on the footlights for the week, 
employed in another act later on, helped 
to hamper the view. It would require a 
Hippodrome stage properly to place the 
number before a theatre gathering. Other- 
wise it does not seem suited for vaudeville, 
excepting one or two little bursts of ap- 
plause at good plays during the several 
goals scored, nothing happened. Sims. 



Thoma. 

Horse Act 

is Mini.; Full Stage. 

Union Square. 

A beautiful cream white horse, "Indian 
Chief," shows a routine of the usual 
"stunts," but although nothing new is 
developed the animal works smoothly and 
presents an interesting figure. He is evi- 
dently western bred, for he bears the 
brand upon his flank. The girl appears in 
divided skirts, knee length, and of pure 
white material. Toward the finish of the 
act she uses the skirts and sticks of the 
mirror dancer, upon which lamp slides 
ere thrown after the manner of "skirt 
dancing" acts. Thoma and "Indian Chief 
make a good "sight" act. Walt. 



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Hammersley, Watson and Co. (4). 

"By the Old Mill Wheel." 

18 Mins.; Full Stage (Special Set). 

Dewey. 

The "company" is a quartet which is 
the only item of value. Opening the act, 
a "city chap" is discovered fishing in the 
mill pond. The mill and its wheel are 
hard by. A girl enters and sings a song. 
Then she goes up the bank, sits by the 
"city chap," and in a twinkling has con- 
sented to marry him. Then the quartet 
enters and serenades the couple. The four 
men sing well enough to get past, but 
Just how a "coon" comes to mix up so 
sociably with three country boys is not 
made clear. The act need not be taken 
seriously. Walt. 



Riamor and Co. (3). 

Illusion. 

15 Mins.; Full Stage (Special Set). 

Union Square. 

An Oriental interior is represented, the 
entire stage being shut in with curtains. 
One of the girls dances, another sings and 
then a third is presented in the "suspen- 
sion" illusion which many magicians use. 
Two bunch lights are placed on each side 
of the figure to hinder the vision of the 
audience, but not so much that a drop 
at the extreme back of the stage cannot 
be seen as it descends at the finish of the 
illusion. Evidently the "operation" is 
performed back of this curtain. The il- 
lusion and the entire act is worked too 
slowly to be of much interest. Walt. 



Mclntyre and Franklin Sisters. 
Songs and Dances. 
15 Mins.; One. 
Lincoln Square. 

This act has neatness and a cleanly 

presentation to commend it. Mclntyre is 

a tolerably clever entertainer, dresses in 
evening clothes and knows how to wear 
them. The Franklin Sisters seem to hold 
the balance of talent. They are engaging 
dancers, long on appearance, interesting 
their audience through the neatness of 
their attire, and win approval by merit 
as steppers and singers. While the act 
possesses nothing conspicuously effective, 
it runs evenly entertaining all the way 
through. Walt. 



Musical Coattas (3). 

15 Mins.; Full Stage (Special Drop). 

Two men and a woman work out a rou- 
tine of instrumental selections which have 
an electrically revolved set of musical 
wheels as its only novelty. These wheels 
placed against a back drop representing a 
musical theme, light up when played, and 
strike the eye attractively. The comedian 
11 :akes only moderate headway with the 
line of talk he is at present using, but 
manages to gather in some laughter. They 
'have a song to close with in "one," good 
enough to bring some animated applause, 
and let them out acceptably. Walt. 



Chas, Lee Calder & Co. (a). 
"A Financial Mistake" (Comedy Sketch). 
20 Mins.; Full Stage (Interior). 
Lincoln Square. 

Laughter in abundance results from the 
playing of this sketch by Mr. Calder, 
Stella Razctto and Nat Wharton. The 
sketch is of itself not especially note- 
worthy, the one humorous idea being that 
each of the characters ("newly-weds") 
believe the other is possessed of "a cool 
million." Out of this some ridiculous de- 
velopments result. The part of a col- 
ored servant runs through the piece with 
some humor attending. Although the 
part is not overly important there are 
many laughs associated with its present 
handing. The act should slip along over 
the small time without much difficulty. 

Walt. 



Burns, Mitchell and Lawrence. 
Piano and Singing Act. 
15 Mins.; One. 
Olympic. 

The cafe" entertainer drives another nail 
into the banner of "music with drinks," as 
unfurled over the rathskeller branch of 
entertainment. One of the young men 
presides at the piano while the other two 
take turns at solos and join each other in 
talking rather than singing a round of 
songs. The three come from somewhere 
where all the "entertainers" wear the 
same kind of clothing; striped cloth, white 
vests and gray cloth-topped patent 
leathers. Gray derbys surmounted the pro- 
' duction. It was hard to tell just how well 
the act would really go away from the 
"claque" of "pluggers" scattered through 
the Olympic audience Monday night. The 
"big mitts" were on the job from start to 
long past what should have been the 
finish. The act does not compare with 
the trios of men who have been entertain- 
ing uptown vaudeville devotees for some 
weeks, but they do very well indeed. If 



the trio would get down to singing and 
leave the reciting for someone not sup- 
posed to sing, their act would be vaatly 
strengthened for at times their voices 
loomed harmoniously and clear. Walt 



out or TOWN. 



James C. Shepaxd and Co. (a). 
"The Masterpiece" (Dramatic). 
18 Mine.; Full Stage. 
Orpheum, Yorkers, N. T. 

A sketch naturally heavy is made in- 
teresting through the acting of Mr. Shep- 
ard. He is assisted in the work by Mar- 
garet Kenmare and D. McDonald. ' Cyrus 
Middleton (Shepard) is an old man whose 
life has been ruined because of a play 
which he had written years before having 
been stolen and produced successfully. His 
daughter (Miss Kenmare) is secretly en- 
gaged to Loraine (Mr. McDonald), the 
man who proves to have stolen his father's 
play. Their love making and the con- 
summation of the engagement has taken 
place entirely without the old man's 
knowledge. When the father confronts 
Loraine he recognizes and denounces the 
thief. During some heavy scenes Loraine 
explains, in a measure, his action, but the 
old man is relentless and the young couple 
leave the room, as if to depart forever 
when the father, in his loneliness, calls 
them back and forgives. Cris. 



Milo Beldon and Co. (4). 

"Button, Button, Who's Got the Button" 

(Farce). 
15 Mins.; Full Stage. 
Warburton, Yonkers, N. Y. 

Milo Beldon is not new to theatre-goers 
but in his first appearance in this act 
before a large matinee audience he did 
credit to the well-known and exceptionally 
taking farce he presented. The sketch 
was very well received. Beldon was well 
supported by Minnie Barry as Dr. Burton's 
excitable wife, and she played her part 
without a hitch. Bowd Turner, as Dr. 
Haslem, was ideally placed in the part 
of the stuttering lover of Olga Marakoff, 
while Florence Radinoff as Olga, was a 
perfect picture of an apparently schem- 
ing cousin that Mrs. Haslem suspected 
her to be and carried her part very well. 
Geo. Ditrichstein, the author of the piece, 
used it when last appearing in vaude- 
ville himself. Cr%». 



Kane and Ragland. 

"Coming East" (Talk and Songs). 

1 a Mins. One. 

Young's Pier, Atlantic City. 

Joe Kane and Oscar Ragland are a team 
looking like a sure winner, and a laugh 
from their entrance. They have just 
been thrown out of a theatre — the fourth 
in the week since they reached the east. 
The patter is new, leading up to the song 
"Yiddle on Your Fiddle." It was ex- 
cellently sung and well received. After 
more good talk they gave new parodies on 
"Rings on Your Fingers," "Let Him 
Alone," and "Carrie," all scoring. Kane 
was made up as a "Dutchman"; Ragland 
an excellent "straight." He is a well pro- 
portioned chap, about six feet two and ex- 
cellently dressed. The contrast was quite 
marked but to advantage. The act 
scored a hit here. It should anywhere. 

1 /. B. Pulaski. 



S. Miller Kent and Co. (a). 
"Sincerity" (Sketch). 
16 Mins.; Full Stage. 
Young's Pier, Atlantic City. 

S. Miller Kent has made another good 
bid for vaudeville in a new playlet by 
Edgar Allen Woolf called "Sincerity." 
The scene is in a room in the apartments 
of Hal Thomas (Mr. Kent) a Wall Street 
broker. It is 3 a. m. Lizzie, the maid, 
drowsily awakens to answer the ring of 
her master and mistress. Sincerity 
Thomas, the wife, has written a play. 
They have just returned from its premiere. 
Although the play has been bad she could 
see nothing but success. The husband 
wishes to retire. His wife insists on his mBl 
waiting for the morning papers and "the 
notices." She puts the unwilling husband 
and the tired Lizzie through a rehearsal 
of receiving a newspaper interviewer. 
Finally Lizzie is sent for the papers 
through which they look with haste. All 
reviews are uniformly adverse. Then the 
husband tells her that he knew she was 
self centered and artificial and that he had 
payed the expenses of the show to teach 
her a lesson, knowing well that it could 
never make good. A phone call from the 
manager tells her that the show is closed. 
She sees the truth. Mr. Kent was very 
good. Ray Beveridge played "Sincerity" 
to advantage, while Eliza Mason was ex- 
cellent as Lizzie. The act was well liked 
here. /. B. Pulaski. 



Countess de Pierrefeu. 

Symbolic Dances. 

is Mins.; Opens Three; Close Full Stage. 

Keith's, Boston. 

The Countess de Pierrefeu, who recently 
appeared before a society audience in 
Jordan Hall, made her vaudeville debut at 
Keith's thi9 week, her act being put on in 
connection with Loie Fuller's "Ballet of 
Light" yet not so as to lessen it as a solo 
feature. The Countess gives "symbolic" 
dances. She was formerly Elsa Tudor of 
a Boston society family, and once ap- 
peared in ^'inthrop Ames' production of 
"Aladdin" at the Boston Theatre. Her 
first dance at Keith's was put on just be- 
fore the "Ballet of Light." With green 
velvet curtains for a background the 
dancer, clad in white draperies, gave the 
"Blue Danube Waltz," receiving a hand at 
the close. Two numbers of the "Ballet 
of Light" followed. Then the Countess 
came out in front of brown velvet cur- 
tains for the "Dagger Dance." She wore 
a close-fitting brown costume with golden 
scales sewed on in coat-of-mail effect and 
carried a dagger in her right hand. The 
"Dagger Dance" went better than the 
opening number, having more action and 
being more dramatic. The closing dance 
was the Countess* original creation, the ^ i 
"Storm Dance," given on full stage in» " 
front of a white drop curtain. The rising,, 
raging and departing of a storm were por- 
trayed with spirited movement, the dancer 
being clad in white and barefoot. The act 
closed to good applause. Birge. 



The Family Theatre, Pittston, Pa.„ 
which has been closed since last October, 
has been leased by Henry Butler, and 
will be opened for pictures and vaudeville, 
after some alterations have been made. 



"White City," Cleveland, has been sold 
under the hammer to the Cuyugha Lum- 
ber Co., and will be conducted in future 
as a beer garden. 



VARIETY 



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DAINTY DUCHESS. 

Whatever elte may be said of this 
mion'i "Dainty Duchess" ihow credit 
will have to be given the producers for 
digging up something different at least. 
The programme states that it is a two- 
act musical comedy by name, "Rogue De 

La Mode." It was written by Fred Ire- 
land who also plays the principal rtle, 
an Irishman, and it works out all right. 
The "Rogue" is rather a musical melo- 
drama. The story or plot has more to it 
than any of the burlesque shows seen to 
date, and is carried along consistently 
and with sense through both acts. It deals 
with thieves, detectives, bank cashiers and 
adventuresses who all have a happy finish 
through the kind heartednesa of the Gover- 
nor, a sociable chap who pardons every- 
one and invites them all to a supper after 
the show. 

The pieces are laid in two scenes, neither 
amounting to a great deal. Only in eet- 
« tings, however, is the expense of the 
show curtailed. The chorus girls are 
fitted out nicely. There are not as many 
changes as usual, but the quality atones 
for the lack of quantity. Several of the 
changes caught particular attention and 
all were noticeable for a neat and clean 
appearance. The girls showed attention 
in getting them on also, not an every day 
occurrence with chorus girls. One cos- 
tume deserves special mention. It is a 
pink arrangement of short skirts with a 
lattice work of black velvet over, quite 
the niftiest outfit seen this season. It 
seems too bad that the good work of the 
chorus did not extend further than the 
dressing, but it didn't and there lies the 
show's read weakness. The girls, while 
seemingly willing enough, didn't know 
what was expected of them, or if they did 
simply couldn't do it. There was a lack of 
dash and ginger, the two essentials in 
chorus work. This may have been a 
fault possibly of "new girls." Several 
times some seemed to be watching their 
neighbors before taking the next step. 

The numbers could not be expected to 
get very far under these conditions al- 
though one or two came through strongly. 

The entrance of the chorus at the open- 
ing is a new and very' pretty idea. The 
scene is a hotel exterior. The girls enter 
on a carry-all. A high fence hides the pro- 
pelling power. 

The comedy just about holds its own. 
There is enough of it to stand off too 
much plot, and too much melodrama. At 
times it is drawn out with dire results, 
and there is the fault of repetition. One 
or two bits are repeated with little vari- 
ation no less than three times. The 
"hungry comedian" is too familiar to be 
very funny. 

Other bits, however, frame up well. 
With principals the show is in very good 
shape. There is an able cast, with work 
evenly divided, and each department re- 
ceives attention. 

Frederick Ireland, the author, is the 
central figure, playing a smooth, high class 
crook nicely. Mr. Ireland makes an im- 
pressive appearance and is a better actor 
by long odds than usually is seen in bur- 
lesque. He has a pleasing singing voice, 
heard in two or three numbers. 

Woods and Oreen, working as a team, 
are the comedians. Woods is the Hebrew 
and Green a sort of a tramp. Green is 
inclined to yell and hold on to each word 
before letting go. This gives his voice a 



rasping sound not pleasing. Green is a 
funny little Hebrew. He sticks closely 
to the character and is never caught 
with his back turned. Both men should 
clean up on their make-ups. Their work 
is clean throughout and there is no reason 
for an unclean appearance. P. W. Miles 
does very well with a couple of small 
roles, playing quietly and legitimately. 
Miles does about the first human "cop" 
seen in burlesque. Gene Jerge is an 
English detective in both acts, not get- 
ting anything out of a role which could 
be made much of. Jerge has appearance, 
something away. A couple of other male 
principals simply fill in. 

Among the women Alice Brophy is the 
most prominent. Miss Brophy has a very 
pretty singing voice which helps land two 
numbers in the winner class. She -shows 
well along side Ireland in handling lines. 
A pretty dress or two, far removed from 
the stereotyped burlesque type, are re- 
lieving. Miss Brophy may be put down 
with the other girls who bill themselves 
the "Girls with the Smile." 

Fannie Thacher is next in importance 
to Miss Brophy. She owns good looks. 
While her dressing is not elaborate, it is 
in good taste and Fannie carries her 
clothes easilv. An overanxiousness to be 
heard makes her raise her voice to a pitch 
that is not at all necessary and takes 
away from her attractiveness. A howling 
woman is apt to leave only the impression 
of the howl behind her. Fanny, with a 
little restraint, would be remembered for 
many good points. 

Edith Hamilton and Mazie Aleene figure 
as semi-soubrettes, but neither is allowed 
enough scope. Both are lively and could 
go further to send more ginger along the 
line if the opportunity were forthcoming. 
Both are good dancers and should be al- 
lowed to show more prominently. The 
girls look and dress well. 

An olio of five acts divided the two 
parts, the Connelly Sisters (New Acts) be- 
ing added for thi9 week. 

Jerge, Aleene and Hamilton gave the 
vaudeville part a good start, with sing- 
ing, dancing and cross talk. The talk is 
a bit old and might be freshened up. The 
girls carry the weight of the act and 
make it a hit with an eccentric dance at 
the close. 

Frederick Ireland, assisted by Alice 
Brophy and P. W. Miles, showed a comedy 
sketch in which Miles has the "fat." The 
work of Mr. Miles here is of the first 
grade and it is largely due to his efforts 
that the skit goes over. 

Woods and Green's parodies bring big re- 
sults. The comedian has improved as a 
Hebrew but the "straight" is still too 
windy and overbearing. 

The La Belle Troupe showed a snappy 
wire and ground tumbling specialty. 

Da$h. 



THEATRE OPPOSITE GRAVEYARD. 

Boston, Feb. 9. 
There is building on Tremont street, 
Boston, the Beacon Theatre. This week 
the sign was put out announcing the pur- 
pose for which the building was to serve 

and there was immediately a clamorous 
neighborhood surrounding it. The reason 
is that directly across the street from the 
playhouse there is a venerable graveyard. 
The house opens Feb. 22 under local 
management, playing 10-20-30 vaudeville 
and pictures. 



AMERICAN. 

The management of the American is 
reserving a bit of red fire all to itself 
this week. The picture sheet has an in- 
scription asking the audience if approval 
is given of the attempt to drive the specu- 
lators away from the house, then let ap- 
plause follow. And the gallery applauded. 
Another slide asked whether the warfare 
on the speculators should be kept up, 
and again the gallery responded in the 
affirmative. But Monday night in front 
of the American there were no specula- 
tors in sight, so the great managerial 
struggle against the scalpers has been 
won, perhaps before the gallery even was 
aware it was on. 

There are eleven acts on the American 
program this week, some new, some re- 
peating at the house this season, and 
others. A big audience, but not a capa- 
city one, sat through the show. 

In the lead, for applause, were Dave 
Genaro and Ray Bailey, forced to 
work in "one" just before the 
"Divine Myrma's" act to close the 
bill. Mr. Genaro and Miss Bailey held 
up the show at this point, having won 
big applause previously with their "Flirta- 
tion Dance" (which requires a wider 
stage space than afforded). In the old 
"rag" dancing finish, it may be observed 
that Genaro and Bailey, who did this long 
ago, have had plenty of imitators in it, 
particularly colored dancing acts. 

Tim McMahon had a hoarseness which 
seemed to bring the tones from down in 
his shoes, but he and Edythe Chappelle 
got the laughs as usual with their "two- 
act" in "Twenty Minutes Till Train 
Time," finishing big with their own pecu- 
liar dance, Tim forced to an extra encore 
for good measure. 

Popularity belonged to John C. Rice and 
Sally Cohen, for each had to acknowledge 
the applause when separately appearing 
to play their roles in "All The World 
Loves a Lover," one of the best and 
* laughable farces in this couple's long re- 
pertoire. Miss Cohen's "souse" made a 
distinct hit all alone. 

The ventriloquial specialty of W. E. 
Whittle's reappeared without noted 
change, excepting the call to the gallery 
seems to have been turned into a comedy 
bit, while the "Watt-Pell Street" joke 
should be removed. Mr. Whittle did as 
well as on the previous visit at this house, 
winning considerable recognition on his 
trick work in the encore. 

Polk and Polk, comedy acrobats, opened 
the show. "The Divine Myrma" closed it, 
with reports about the theatre that the 
water was not any too warm, but the un- 
dressing scene in the bath house made up 
for that — to the audience anyway, though 
the married men in front know that Edith 
cheats a little while ungarbing. She 
scales down too quickly. 

The remainder are under New Acts. 

Bime. 



Hugo Morris gave up his Atlantic City 
trip, going to Lakewood instead for three 
days. While in Lakewood, Hugo says he 
chopped down ten pine trees a day for 
exercise, returning to New York on Mon- 
day to save the woods. 



FIFTH AVENUE. 

Things never seem to run just right ai 
the Fifth Avenue. It was 8:30 Monday 
night before the orchestra showed in the 
pit and the rather small house was grow- 
ing nervous to say nothing of being 
chilled, for the theatre in parts was ex- 
tremely cold. The show once started went 
along in pretty good style. The program 
was shifted about a little after the first 
show but not quite as many changes as 
usual were made. Jones and Deeley were 
shifted from "No. 5" to "2" and Phil 
Staats (New Acts)( from "2" to "4," prob- 
ably to separate Jones and Deeley's sing- 
ing from that of the Five Armanis (New 
Acts). 

The Six Samois billed as "Japan's 
Representative Gymnasts" were pro- 
gramed to open. Whether they did or not 
in a question. An acrobatic troupe had 
the position but there were seven in the 
outfit and no one, not even a press agent, 
would have had nerve enough to call them 
Japs. The men work after the style of 
the Arab troupes although one only looked 
like an Arab. The pyramid work was 
only fair, the fast ground tumbling fol- 
lowing being much better. The troupe 
lacks the finish and style shown by others 
in the field but with working should come 
around all right. There are two or three 
corking ground tumblers in the makeup. 

George Jones has shifted to white face 
and it is rather an improvement. He now 
looks the part of a slick up-to-date hotel 
clerk and makes a stronger contrast to 
Deeley's funny negro bellhop. The act 
was placed a little early but it went well. 
The talk and funniments of Deeley were 
quite as well liked as the excellent vocal- 
izing of the pair. 

Pat Rooney and Marion Bent down next 
to closing pulled out the hit of the bill. 
The pair are using their latest offering 
".it the News Stand" and it is proving to 
be quite the most entertaining they have 
shown, which is saying much. The last 
few years have uncovered any number of 
good dancers but Pat still has no trouble 
in holding his own. Miss Bent also does 
more and better dancing than formerly. 
She looked slick in a pretty gown and hat 
of that new shade, not old rose, pink or 
yellow but sort of a mixture of all. Mar- 
ion is a little stouter, but it is becoming. 

Howard Truesdell and Co. coraled 
a great many laughs with "A Corner 
In Hair," a fast moving farce which would 
be improved through better playing. Mr. 
Truesdell in the important role is excel- 
lent but his supporting company is not 
all it should be. Rose Tiffany has much 
to do in the sketch as does also James 
Baurn. Faroe seems not in the line of 
either. 

Zcno, Jordon and Zeno closed the pro- 
gram with a very neat and pretty casting 
act. The comedy is all well enough but 
it is a question whether the act would not 
gain by dropping it altogether. The 
corset bit at least should be set aside. It 
is a long way out of place in this other- 
wise clean, snappy specialty. 

Dpiiman Thompson, in his second week, 
fared very well. The . dean received a 
hearty welcome and his work was fol- 
lowed with interest and appreciation. 

Dei*. 



About twenty "deadheads" were "turn- 
ed down" at Hammerstein's last Monday 
afternoon. Some don't believe yet that 
the bar-out rule goes. 



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VARIETY 



OLYMPIC. 

The return to vaudeville at this house 
for one week did not seem to attract any 
patronage of its own account on Monday 
night. The audience figured as a typical 
burlesque crowd for this stuffy place. Few 
women graced the event for there was 
nothing to especially attract them aside 
from an evenly good vaudeville show of 
medium class. There were the Johnson- 
Ketchell pictures to please the men who 
come here for burlesque shows. They 
were thrown upon the screen at 10:30 
after Bixley and Fink had made the clean- 
up of the night. 

There was some switching of the bill 
as compared with the printed program. 
Pratt's dogs opened the show, the canine 
which tafces its own dowb making the 
hit of the interesting number. 

Thurber and Madison followed a brief 
wait to lower their drop and got right 
down to business. There were laughs 
galore for the new bits which popped into 
view and the veteran jokes which are 
sprinkled with profusion through their 
offering stood them well in hand. Madi- 
son's eccentric dancing brought the act 
to a bowing close. 

Hastings and Wilson, eccentrics, were 
watched with appreciation. Although the 
finish is not new to vaudeville by several 
decades, the ridiculous results attained 
through holding one of the pair free from 
the stage and at liberty to do some 
"amazing" stunts provoked roars of 
laughter. Toma Hanlon (New Acts). 

"The Chalk Line" boosted the bill right 
in the middle and provided a switch in the 
grade of entertainment which was delight- 
ful. Burns, Mitchell and Lawrence (New 
Acts) worked in "one" while the stage 
was cleared of its up-state atmosphere 
to give swing to the frolics of "The Eight 
Mad caps." Every "Madcap" act is billed 
as "the original." Whether this one bears 
the importation seal or not makes no dif- 
ference. They put it all over any "Mad- 
caps" who have been shown from first 
to last in three sections of as clean and 
lively "cutting-up" as one would care to 
see. Their third division is meaty with 
good tricks and they "leap frogged" away 
in "one" with a substantial hit, well 
earned. 

Then came the cleaning up by Bixley and 
Fink. "Sally in Our Alley" won the house 
at the jump and all through their clean 
and wholesome comedy interlude laughter 
and applause migled in rumbles and roars 
of approbation. They could pass in any 
bill with their singing alone, and the 
extra measure of clean laughing stock 
makes it a cinch. 

The sad old scenery did nothing to 
help anybody along. Valiant work on 
the part of the stage crew kept things 
together, but work was of necessity slow 
and waits were many. "Rush-order" 
vaudeville in front of the Olympic's im- 
promptu and battered settings doesn't 
shine brightly because of surroundings. 

The show was presented under the ap- 
propriated title Hopkins' Trans-Oceanics. 

Fred Irwin's "Gibson Girls" were sche- 
duled for this week in the regular turn of 
the Columbia Wheel, but the Kraus' took 
matters in their own hands and pulled 
a "barring" trick that made the buries - 
quers rest this week and swung vaude- 
ville to the fore. Next week it is an- 
nounced that the burlesque procession 
will resume with "Fads and Follies." 

Walt. 



COLONIAL. 

The Six Flying Banvards, an acro- 
batic number which ordinarily would have 
Wen placed in the closing position, was 
put far up in the bill in order that Be- 
dini and Arthur might take the closing 
spot where their travesty on "Paris by 
Night" might have full sway. As it 
turned out, the unusual vaudeville ar- 
rangement worked out capitally, making 
a first-rate show at the Colonial where 
good shows are generally expected. 

The "sketch place" was allotted to Em- 
mett Corrigan in a dramatic sketch new 
to vaudeville (New Acts). It followed the 
comedy 'riot" of Maggie Cline, a place 
which tested its merits to their utmost. 
A more difficult turn to follow could never 
have been picked, but still the sketch got 
away just before intermission, with a good 
record to its credit. 

The Kemps (colored) opened the show 
splendidly. The opening talk and songs 
are highly entertaining and the ensemble 
of the act leaves a most satisfactory after 
affect. The pair have a decidedly inter- 
esting vaudeville offering. 

As has been mentioned, the woman of 
the Three Musical Johnsons might im- 
prove her appearance, by dressing in uni- 
form more closely resembling her two 
partners. They wear the highly decorated 
mess uniform of the the English custom, 
while the woman sports a military get-up 
of no special time, period or nationality. 
There seems to be no good reason why 
she should not follow the general costum- 
ing scheme of the act. The selections on 
the xylophones are picked for popular ap- 
proval and gain that completely. 

The Banvards followed and then Maggie 
Cline easily put over the individual hit 
of the evening with her alluring Irish fun 
and comic songs, not to speak of her 
brilliant green Empress frock. Maggie 
had her "chorus" working for her and they 
added to her comedy materially. 

Harry DeCoe opened the second half, 
being rather too startling for such a po- 
sition or house. During his high-balancing 
feats many women turned their heads 
away and evidenced much uneasiness. De- 
Coe has a real startler in the balancing 
line and should go right ahead with it. 

"Paris by Night" held up the latter end 
of the program. As a dramatic pantomime 
it has many points over the others which 
have been offered in the same class. It 
has good comedy, in addition to the usual 
"Apache" dance and a well-sustained 
story. 

Between this and the finale (Bedini and 
Arthur) Laddie Cliff was interjected, tak- 
ing away easily the applause honors of 
the evening, with a revised version of his 
old turn. Laddie has several new songs, 
but it is his dancing that wins him the 
most. Monday evening he was called upon 
to make a speech after bowing his thanks 
innumerable times. 

At the finish Bedini and Arthur were a 
laughing "riot," with their burlesque of 
the Molasso pantomimic dance. 

Rush. 



Al Sutherland will place Helen Bertram 
in her "pianolog" for a New York ap- 
pearance during March. The same agent 
has placed Dr. Perin, the far-off palm 
reader, to play at one of the Williams* 
houses during that month, following at 
Hammerstein's. 



VARIETY ARTISTS' ROUTES 

FOR WEEK FEB. 14 

WHEN NOT OTHERWISE INDICATED. 

(The routes here riven, hearing no dates, are from FEB. 18 to FEB. 80, Inolusive, de- 
pendent upon the opening and oloalnf days of engagements in different parte of the oonntry. 
All addressee below are furnished VABIETT by artists. Address ©ere newspapers, managers or 
agents will net be printed.) 

"B. B." after name indioates act is with Burlesque Show mentioned. Bouto may be found 
under "Burlesque Eoutee." 

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AlTln A Kenney Lady Buccaneen B B 
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Bsardsley Sisters Onion Htl Chicago 
Bedell Walter A Co 14th ft N I C 



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PZAVOLOOXBT. 
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Bohr Cnrrle Oh Tea Woman B B 

Beimel Musical 840 B ST N T O 

BaB Arthur H 488 18 At Newark N J 

BaU A Blcharda 211 B 14 N T 
BaUa TfcaUa Troupe 881 8 Bangs mon Chicago 
BoUesnontn The 118 8 At Chicago 
Bellow Helen Big Berlew B B 
Belton Msy Frolicsome Lambe B B 
Bennett Margaret Irwin's Big Show B B 
Bennett Trio Bijou Woonsocket B I 
Haanett Broe ON W « N Y 
Bennett Ldle Frivolities of 1018 B B 
Bennett Slsten Miner's Americans B B 
Benton A McKenale 714 Taylor Springfield O 
Bernstein Bertbn Bon Ton B R 
Bentley Musical Alrdome Chattanooga 
Bntley John O O H Cheater 111 Indef 
Benway A Mitchell 4 North W Warren Man 
Bern Mabel Apollo Berlin Ger 
Beftlna A Brochway 811 8 At N T 
Beverly Slatere 0722 Springfield At Phlla 
BeTlns Clem Big Review B R 
Bimbos The Lyric Mobile Ala 

Blmm-Bomm-Brrr 

Will be in HAVAVA, CUBA, for four weeks, 
commenoing Jan. 18. 

Bindley Florence Orpbeum Indianapolis 21 

Bison City Four Orpheum Knnsas City 

Blseonnette A Newman R F D No 2 Lockpert IU 

Bijou Comedy Trio We toon's B B 

Blsntt F Miss N T Jr B B 

Bixley Bdgar Miner's Americans B B 

Black A Leslie 8722 Bherly Av Chicago 

Black A Co Violet Poll's Wllkea-Bam 

Blessings The 80 Koonlgsberger Berlin Ger 

Bloomquest A Co 8220 Chlcsgo At Mlnnn nolle 

Boise* Sensational Keith's Cleveland 

Boys In Blue Orpheum Memphla Tenn 

Bootblack Quartet Orpbeum New Orleans 

Banner Bonnie Avenue Girls B R 

Bon ton Harry A Peter 664 W 01 PI Chicago 

Borden Zeno A Haydn Bros Ob Ton Woman B B 

Borger G Miss N T Jr B B 

Boehell May Columbia B R 

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My parody en "CARRIE" is the biff- 
gest scream I have ever written. I refuted 
fifty dollar* from Al Reeves for the exclusive 
right to sing it. Still anybody can buy it for 
ens dollar, with three others. Why! Because 
I expect to sell it to two hundred people. Bo- 
member there are fifteen hundred acts s in gi n g 
parodies. If you only use it ono week it is 
worth the money, 'isn't ill If somebody uses 
it ahead of yon this week it won't happen 
every week, will it I Think this over. Don't 
say everybody will bo- using them. SOME 
DON'T BELIEVE ME. 

4 PARODIES $1 

"Carrie" 

44 Yip-I-Addy-I-Ay " 

44 Rings On My Fingers" 

44 I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now" 

Bond one dollar for the four to 

HARRY BREEN 

361 Hoyt St., Brooklyn. N. Y. 



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Boweu Clarence Knickerbocker B B 
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WEEK FEB. 14, KEITH'S, OOLUKBUl. 

Oh! Ton "At the Waldorf Co." 

Breadon Joe Ellis Nowlin Circus 

Brands ft Derrick Hippo N T Indef 

Brennen Samnel N 28M Tulip Phils 

Brennsn John E Co Keith's Columbus 

Brennon LIU Inn Miss New York Jr B B 

Brlsnsl Romeo Ob You Women B B 

Brlsnxl Gnlseppl Oh Yon Woman B B 

Brlce Fenny College Girls B R 

Brlffffs L C Gorton Minstrels Indef 

Brigbam Anna R Lady Buccaneers B B 

Brlnkleys The 424 W 30 N Y 

Brlnkmau Ernest Majestic Sioux Falls 8 D 

Brooks ft Kingman Proctor's Plalnfleld N D 

Brooks ft Jesnnette 801 West Bronx NYC 

Brooks Harvey Avenue Girls B R 

Bropby Alice Dainty Duchess B R 

Brown Benj H Parisian Widows B R 

Brown Bros Five B'way Gaiety Girls B B 

Brown ft Wilmot 71 Glen Maiden Masa 

Brown ft Farlardeao King Edward Halifax N ■ 

Brown Frank Irwin's Big Show B R 

5-BROWN BR0S.-5 

With "BROADWAY GAIETY QIRLnV' 
FEB. 14, BIJOU, PHILADELPHIA. 

Brown Dick Brigadiers B R 

Browning W E Convicts Sweetheart Go Indef 

Browning ft Lavan 896 Cauldwell Av Bronx H T 

Bruce Alfred Sam Devere B R 

Brucee The 120 W 27 N Y 

Brunette Cycling Vanity Fair B R 

Bruno Max C 160 Baldwin Elm Ira N Y 

Bryant May Colombia B B 

Buchanan Dancing Four Commercial Htl Chicago 

Buchanan Dorothy Irwin's Big Show B B 

Buchanan Maude Irwin's Big Show B B 

Buncbu ft Alger 2819 W Mslno LoulovlUa 

Burke Cbss H Reeves' Besuty Show B B 

Bnrke ft Fsrlow 4087 Harrison Chicago 

Burns ft Emer«on 1 PI Boledleo Parle 

Bush's Wild West Indians Colonial Warsaw Ind 

Butler May Oulumbla B R 

Butler Frank Columbia P R 

Burkhardt Cbas J Town Talk B R 

Burt Wm P ft Daughter Majestic Norfolk Va 

Burtlno Bnrt Al Fields' Minstrels 

Burton ft Burton Reevea* Beauty Show B B 

Burton Irene Reevea' Besuty Show B B 

Burton Joe Merry Maidens B R 

Burton Courtney Reeve*' Beauty Show B B 

Burton H B Colonial Erie Pa 

Burrows Travis Co 111 D 26 N Y 

Byers ft Hermsnn 8649 Psxton Rd Cincinnati 

Byron Gleta 107 Blue Hill Av Roxbury Mass 

Byrne Golson Plsyers Matinee Girls Co Indef 



Calsedo J A c/o Julia 4 Stone N Y 
Caesar Frants Co 112 6 Av Chicago 
Cahn Pauline Hastings B R 
Csmeron ft Gaylord S966 Kennerly Av St 
Cameron Ella Temple Fort Wsyne Ind 
Campbell ft Parker 911 N 8 Vlncennea Ii 
Campbell George Hastings B R 
Campbell Jack Avenue Girls B R 
Campbell ft Barber Nuremberg Ger 
Campbell ft Brsdv Hsuttnas R R 
Campbell Harry Irwin's Big 8how B B 



CARLIN and CLARK 

THE BERMAN OOMXDXAMB. 
FEB. 18, CRITERION, CHICAGO. 

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Oanfield ft Kooper Lid Lifters B B 
Oantway Fred R 8436 Woodlawn Av Osteal* 
Carbery ft Stanton 118 6 Av Chicago 
Cardownle Slaters 844 W 88 N Y 
Carey ft Stampe Family Indlaaapolla 



Carlllo Leo Poll's Springfield Maes 

Carle Irving 4808 No 41 Ct Chicago 

Carlln ft Clark Olympic Chicago 

Carmen Helen Majeetlc Butte 

Casmus ft La Mar Box 847 Mont go mery Ala 

Caron ft Fsrnum Main St Peoria III 

Carters The 921 9 La Salle Ind 

Calvert Mable Sam Devere's Show B B 

Carson Broa 628 88 Brooklyn N Y 

Caatnno Rdwsrd Watson's Big Show B B 

Carr Alex Majestic Toronto Can 

Carman Frank 405 N 168 N Y 

Carter Ha r ret Reevea' Beauty Show B B 

Carters The 921 9 La Salle 111 

Carver ft Oliver Majestic Oalveoton Tex 

Casmore Vic Behman Show B B 

Celeet 74 Grove Rd Clapham Pk London 

Cbadwlck Trio 21 Columbia St Louie 

Chapman 81a ft Pick 1629 Mllburn Indlananotta 

Champion Mamie Wash Soc Girls B R 

Chaotrell ft Schuyler Star Muncle Ind 

Cbartelalne Stella Jersey Li 1 lies B R 

Cbsqe Dave 00 Birch Lynn 

Chatham Sisters 419 2 Av Pittsburg 

Chester ft Jones 320 Towneend Wilmington Dal 

Cheater ft Grace 167 Dearborn Chicago 

Cblcak Great Frolicsome Lambs B R 

Chip ft Msrble York Htl N Y C 

Chubb Ray 107 Spruce Scranton Pa 

Church ft Bprluger 96-4, Pittsfleld Maaa 

Claiborne Kay C 224 Security Bldg Los Angeles 

Claire Ina Majeetlc Montgomery Ala 

Clarke Wilfred 130 W 44 N Y O 

Clark Floette Byrnes Bros 8 Bolls Co 

Clark ft Duffy Metropolitan Minstrels Indef 

Clark ft Turner Fashion Platan B R 

Clark Wm Oh You Woman B B 

Clare Francos Bon Tone B B 

Clnton Carina 2A6H 6 Av Naahvllle Tana 

Clayton-Drew Players Comedy Chicago 

Clayton Ethel Bon Tons B B 

Children Grace College Girls B B 

Clayton Benle ft Baker Waverly Htl JacksonvlUe 

Clear Chaa Poll'a Scranton Pa 

Clesnana Cameron 488 Colombia Rd Dorchester Maaa 

Clermento ft Miner 116 W 30 N Y 

never Trio 8129 Arch Phlla 

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Clifford A Burke Temple Detroit 

Clipper Quartet Bijou Decatur 111 

Clipper Comedy Four 506 W 41 N Y 

Cllto ft Sylvester 928 Winter Phlla 

Clure Raymond 657 Dennlson sv Colombua O 

Clyo ft Rochelle 87 Park Attleboro Maaa 

Cody ft Lynn New York New York Indef 

Cohen Tlllle 28 Burrill Providence 

Coles Three Polly of the Circus 

Collins Eddie 6 Reed Jersey City N J 

COLLINS -HART 

"LITTLE NEMO." 
Feb. 14-16, Mobile; 18-80, Montgomery. 

Collins ft Hswley Ysnkee Doodle Glrle B B 

Colllnsou Trio Howard Orpheum Atlanta Ga 

Comradea Four 834 Trinity Av N Y O 

Comstock Bsy 7821 Cedsr Av Cleveland 

Conboy Kelcey Bijou Decatur 111 

Couroy Le Malre Co Orpheum Brooklyn 

Conway Jack Star ft Garter B R 

Cook Ben Frolicsome Lambs B R 

Cook Gersldlne 675 Jackson Av Bronx N Y Balsa 

Cooper John W 119 Wyckoff Brooklyn 

Cooper Harry L Imperial B R 

Cooper James ft Lucls Jersey Lllllea B B 

Copperfleld David Co Poll's Worcester Mass 

Cordua & Msnd 104 K 14 N Y 

Cornish Wm A Electric Joplln Mo 

Courtney Sisters Behman Show B R 

Cox Lonxo ft Co 5511 W Lake Chicago 

Coyle ft Murrell 3327 Vernon Av Chicago 

Coyne Tom Hastings B R 

Craig Rlchy W Cosy Corner Girls B R 

Crslg Blsnche 202 W 81 N Y 

Crane Finlay Co 191 Elm W Haven Conn 

Crane Mr ft Mrs Gardner Cook's Rochester 

Crswford ft Montrose Poll's Bridgeport 

CRAWFORDandMONTROSE 

FEB. 14, POLI'B, BRIDGEPORT. 

Creo ft Co 1404 Borle Av Phlla 
Cressy ft Dayne Orpheum Spokane 
Croix Pert Jersey Llllles B R 
Cross ft Maye 1318 Huron Toledo O 
Cunningham ft Marlou Columbia St Louis 
Cunningham Bob Cberry blossoms B R 
Curtis Csrl Hastings B R 
Curxon Sisters Chase's Washington 
Cutting ft Zulda Palace Huntingdon Ind 



Dagwell Sinters Orpheum Minneapolis Minn 

Dsls Dottle 252 W 36 N Y 

Dale ft Boyle Jacque's Waterbury Conn 

Daley Wm J 108 N 10 Phlla 

Daly Frank Orpheum Portsmouth O 

THUNDER AND LIGHTNING. 

FEN DALTON 

THE MUSICAL FELLER, 

Playing Clubs, eto. Well! I should any 

Dalton Harry Fen 176 Irving Av Brooklyn 
Damsel ft Farr The Ducklings B R 
Darmody Princess Washington Ind 
Dsrrow Clyde Knickerbocker B R 
Davis Geo T Pat White's B R 
Davis ft Cooper 1020 Dayton Chicago 
Davis ft Cooper 1920 Dsyton Chlcsgo 
Davla Edwards K ft P 5 Ave New York 




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Davis Dora Avenue Girls B R 

Davla Walter M Bon Ton B R 

Dawson ft Gillette Garrick Flint Mich 

Day William Hastings B K 

Dasie Grand Indianapolis 

De cininviiie sw ma Douglas Omaha 

De Cotret ft Rego Star Westerly B I 

De Forest Cnrlmie Imperial B K 

De Havon Sextet Orpheum Sioux City la 

De Mar Zola 746 Prospect PI Brooklyn 

De Mar Rose 807 W 37 PI Chicago 

De Milt Gertrude O 11 Streator III 

De Mont Robert Co Proctor's Albany 

De Mora & Graceta 233 Crystal Ave Flndlay 

Do Mario Follies Psrls France 

De Oeecb Mile M :t:t»» So 10 Saginaw 

DeVelde ft Zuida Grand Portland Ore 

Da Yore Geo A Madeline 64 W 186 N Y 

De Verne ft Van 4572 Yates Denver 

Da Wltte Models 262 W 25 N Y 

Do Young Tom 156 E 118 N Y 

De Young Mabel 122 W 115 N Y 

D'Eatelle Birdie Avenue Glrla B B 

D'Estelle Vera Avenue Girls R R 

Dean Lew 452 2d Nlsgsrs Falls N Y 

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Delmar A Delmar 94 Henry NYC 

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Demucoij The Auditorium Lynn Mass 

Demonio ft Belle Victoria Phlla 

Denney Walyer Mardl Gras Beauties B B 

Desmond ft Co 24 B 21 N Y c/o Linn 

Destiny 446 16 Detroit Mich 

Derenda ft Green 14 Leicester London 

Do Mutb Henry Fashion Plates B R 

Dlrkens ft Floyd 343 Rhode Island W Buffalo 

Diegnan Fred Forrester's London Bng 

Dlebl A S Melcbers El Campo Tex Indef 

Dilla ft Templeton Pantaget* Calgary Can 

Dillon John Irwin's Big Show B R 

Dlxons Four 756 8 Av N Y 

Dixon Sldonne Mardl Gras Beantlea B B 

Dixon Mayblrd Mardl Gras Beantlea B B 

Dobson Frank Moulin Rouge B B 

Dodd Emily ft Jessie 201 Division Av Bklyn 

Dobbs Wilbur Miner's Americans B R 

Doherty ft Harlowe 428 Union Brooklyn 

Doberty Sisters Orpheum Los Angeles 

Dolsnd ft Lenbsrr People's Chlcsgo 

Dolsn Fos P Imperial B R 

Dolce Sisters 849 W 14 N Y 

Dolly Twins Midnight Sons Co Indef 

Donald ft Carson Columbia St Louie 

Donaldson Auna Orpheum Sioux City la 

Donner Doris Orpheum B Liverpool O 

Donovan ft Arnold Orpheum Sioux City 

Douglas Myrtle A Ranch of Kids Oo 

Downey Leslie T Crystal Oconamowee Win laief 

Doyle Hughy Irwin's Rig Show B B 

Dreamers Three 1282 No Alden W Phlla 

Dnbe Lao 368 Stowe Av Troy 

On Bols Great ft Co 80 No Wash Av Bridgeport 

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Daffy Tromas H 4926 Margaretta Av St Louis 

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Dunham Jack Tiger Lilies B B 

Dunn Nellie Irwin's Big 8now B B 

Dunnrrescu Troupe 245 W 38 N Y 

Dupres Fred Grand Syracuse 



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Earle Enid Irwin's Big Show B R 
<srly A Lalght New Century Girls B B 
Edna Ruth 419 W Green Olean N Y 
Cdwarda Fred R Bucklen Htl Elkhart Ind 

Eckert and Francis 

"WIRELES S TE LEGRAPHY." 
Ask NORMAN JEFFEBIES, Feb. 6, Garrick, 
Stockton, Oal. ; Feb. 14, Los Angeles. 

Ehrendsll Bros ft Dutton Colonial Erie 

El Cota Bronx New York 

CI Barto 2631 Hollywood Phlla 

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Ellis Robt E Star ft Garter B R 

ff 11 wood Perry ft Downing 924 Harlem Av Balto 

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Ellsworth ft Llndon Majestic Milwaukee 

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Emerson Mildred 14 W 101 N Y 

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Rmerson Sue Empire B R 

•"rnmett ft Lower 419 Pine Darby Pa 

Empire Comedy Four Empire Nottingham Eng 

Knglebretb G W 2313 Highland Av Cincinnati 

English Lillian Oh You Woman B R 

Emerson ft Le Clair Orpheum Newark O 

Ernests Great Shea's Buffalo 

Brnest Joe Mardl Gras Beauties B R 

Koaor Wllllsm Ilsstlnrs B R 

Errol Leon Jersey Llllles B R 



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Espe Leonsrd ft Louie Majestic Houston Tax 
Bvellen D Ellis Nowlin Circus 
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Hverett Ruth Brigadiers B B 
Everett Great Boston Bellas B B 
Bvana ft Lloyd 928 E 12 Brooklyn 



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Fslardo Joe Oh You Woman B ft 

Falls Billy A 46 Allen Rochester 

Faatas Two 211 E 14 N Y 

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Fays 2 Coley's ft Fay Orpheum Denver 

Felsmaa ft Arthur 2144 W SO Chicago 

Fenner ft Lawrence 028 Ferry Av Camden N J 

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Ferguson Dave Miss New York Jr B R 

FARREL-TAYLOR TRIO 

Funniest Blackface Aot In Vaudeville. 
FEB. 14, GRAND, PITTSBURG. 



Ferguson Frank 488 s 48 Chlcsgo 

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Field Bros Orpheum St Paul 

Fielding ft Carlos Pantages Portland Ore 

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Feb. 7, MAIN ST., PEORIA, ILL. 

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Fletcher ft La Plere 33 Randell PI San 

Flick Joe Brigadier* B R 

Floredo Nellie Big Review B R 

Fogerty Frank Orpheum New Orleana 

Ford ft Co 300 Fenton Flint Mich 

Ford ft Wesley 120 E 122 N Y C 

Ford ft Miller 20 Bray ton Buffalo 

Ford ft Louise 128 S Broad Mankato Minn 

Fords Famous Orpheum Wllllamsport Pa 

Foster Elinor Grand Uiileljrh N C 

Foster Geo A 8818 E 11 Kansaa City 

Foster Billy Casino Girls B R 

Fountsln Axalea Empire B R 

Fountains Florenre Empire B R 

Fowler Alroeda Reeves' Besuty Show B B 

Fowler Birdie Kinney's Baltimore 

Fox A Ward Miles Minneapolis 

Vox ft Lawrence O II Ludlngton Mich 

Fox A Summers 017 10 Haglnsw Mich 

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Harvey-Devont Trio Poll's Springfield Maaa 

Harvey* The 302 MoundsTllle W Va 

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HaakeU Loney 47 Lexington At N Y 

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Hawley F F A Oo 08-11 Detroit 



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Herbett Frog Man National San Francisco 21 
Herbert Lillian Auditorium York Pa 
Herbert 80 Moreland Boston 
Herbert Bert Hart'a Bathing Glrla Co 
Herdon Lillian Bebman Show B B 
Henry Jeck 41 Lisle Leicester Bo London 

HEIM CHILDREN 

FEB. 14, KEITH'S, OOLTTMBTJB. 

Herbert Will F Fay Footer B B 

Herahey De Boo Broa Mlnatrela 

Herx George Imperial B B 

HeTerly Great 201 Deemopd Sayre Pa 

Hickman A Wills Grand Portland Ore 

Hill Broa Fay Foster B R 

Hill A Ackerman Fay Footer Co B B 

HUson Violet Imperial B B 

Hodgea A Darrell 1404 Natalie At B St Louie 

HoepBe Bros Bennett's Hamilton Can 

Hoey A Moaar Queea San Diego 

Hoey George Kelth'a Phlla 

Hoey Lloyd Reeves' Beauty Show B B 

Holden A Harron Roblea Knlckerbockera B B 

Hollyday Dick N Y Hippo Indef 

Holman Harry Grand Youngatown O 

Holiuan Bros Crystal Milwaukee 

Holmeo Ben Box 881 Richmond Va 

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Hope Irma Oh Yon Women B B 

Hopp Fred 820 Littleton At Newark N J 

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Hotallne; Edwsrd 997 So nivlsloa Grand' Raplda 

Hood Sam Majestic Ft Worth Tex 

Hoover Lillian Byrnee 8 Belli* Co 

Hornman Bijou Green Bsy Wis 

Howard A Co Berulce Alrdome Chattanooga 

Howard Bros 228 W 38 N Y 

Howard A Harris Vaudeville Club London Eng 

Howards Dogs Orpbeuin Minneapolis 

Howell George Mlner'e Americana B B 

Hoyt Hal M Glrla of Moulla Rouge B B 

Hoyt A McDonald Orpbeum Savannah Ga 

Huegel A Qninn 930 Rush Chlcaejo 

Hughes Musical Trio Orpheum New Orleans 

Hughes Mr A Mrs Gene 001 W 130 N Y 

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Hulbert A De Long 2724 Gladys Av Chicago 

Hunter Bthel 4020 Trooflt Kanaaa City 

Huntreaa Empress Cincinnati 

Hurley Frank J 1S2 Magnolia At Bllaabeth If J 

Hunt Mlaola Cardinal Basel Snlaae Ger 

Husaey A Lorraine Orpheum Canton 

Hutcblneon Al E 210 B 14 N Y 

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Hyde Rob A Bertha Camp Beet Cllftoa Me 

Hylanda Three 23 Cherry Danbury Conn 

Hyndo Beeale 518 Pearl Buffalo 



Imperial Musicians Orpbeum Harrlaburg 
Imperial Sextette Irwin' a Big Show B B 
Ingram Beatrice Hippodrome Cleveland 
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Jacobs A Sardel Novelty Vallejo Cal 

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Jewell A Barlowe 8002 Arlington At St Leule 

Jopey Lydl Oh You Woman B B 

Johnson Bros A Johnson 088 Boyden Oaanuen M I 

Johnson Sable Orpheum Budapest Indef 

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Jolly Wild A Co Bronx N Y 

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Jonee A Deely Cbaae'a Washington •» 

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Joy Allle Bon Tone B B 

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Kelfe Zeus Majestic Little Bock 

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Kenna Cbarlee, Orpbeum San Francisco 

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Kelly Walter C Orpheum Ben Francisco 21 

Kelly A Kent 188 W 47 N Y 

Keeley Lillian Fashion Platan B B 

Kelley A Wentworth Majestic Seattle Wash 





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Klltlee Band Alexandria Egypt 

Kennedy A Lee Orpheam Lima O 

Kennedy Will J Bebman Show B B 

Kennedy Matt Sam Devere'e 8now B B 

King A Thompson Slatera Commercial Htl Onleag* 

King Alice M Tiger Lilies B B 

King Margaret Behman Show B R 

King Violet Orpbeum Spokane 

King Broa 211 4 At Schenectady 

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Klralfo Broa 1710 8 At ETanarllle Ind 

Kltamura Troupe Kelth'a Columbua 

Klein Ott Broa A Nicholson Rose Bydell B B 

Knapp Ed Colonial Waraaw Ind 

Knight Broa A Hawtelle 4480 Sheridan Bd Ohlesff* 

Kolllna Stuart 8301 B'way N Y 

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Kolar Harry I Queen of Jardln de Parle B B 

Kramer Bruno Trio 104 B 14 N Y 

Kraton John Forreater'a London Bng 

Era tons The 418 Strand London Bng 

Krunsch Felix Miner's Americana B R 

Kurtla Busae A Dogs Third Ave N Y 

KuryUe Edward J Posts Retante Waraaw 



Lafayette Two Dreamland Marlon O 

Laird Major Irwin's Big Show B R 

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Lake John J Dainty Ducbeaa Oo B R 

Langdon Lucille Orpbeum E St Louie 111 

Lanlgon Joe 102 So 01 Pblla 

Lancaster Mr snd Mrs Tom New Castle Del 

Lancaster A Miller 040 Jonee Oakland 

Lane A O'Donnell 271 Atlantic Bridgeport 

Lane Eddie 805 E 78 N Y 

La rape Otto W Joehoa Slmpklna Co Indef 

Lang Agnes care Geary Almorca Moscow 

LangdooM The 704 8 Av Milwaukee 

Langlll Judson Big Review B R 

Lansford Jeaune Reeves' Beauty Show B B 

Lansings The 210 No Broadway Baltimore 

La Aotn Girl 123 Alfred Detroit 

La Belle Troupe Dainty Ducbeaa B R 

La Blanche A Baby La Blanche 731 3 Baltimore 

La Clair A West Victoria N Y 

La Dellea Four 128 2 Decatur Ind 

La Fleur Joe 07 Hanover Providence 

La Guata 780 2 At N Y C 

La Marr Harry William Tell Htl Boaton 

La Mase Trio Garrlck Wilmington 

La Mase John A Co 040 Kosciusko Brooklyn 

La Mont Janet Waah Soc Glrla B B 

Ollie La Monde 

TJMTTEP TIME. 

La Molned Musical 882 8 Bamboo Wla 

La Nolo Ed A Helen 84 Division Troy N Y 

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La Mera I'nul 27 Monroe Albany 

La Petite Revue Bennett'a Hamilton Can 

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La Rose Broa 107 K 81 N Y 

La Tell Broa Robinson Cincinnati 

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LareUaa Ploerta Hippo N Y Indef 

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Lareen Rlva Troupe Empire Calgary Can 

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Lamb's Manikins 1200 Wilson Av Chicago 

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Lawaon Chinese 0117 Madlaon av Chicago 

Le Dent Frank 418 Strand London Bng 

Le Roy A Adama 1812 Loeael At Brie Pa 

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Le Clair Harry 246 W 184 N Y 

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Lee Minnie Mlner'e Americana B B ■ 

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Lee Sister Tiger Lilies B R 

Lee Frank Cracker Jacka B R 

Leo Jolly 217 Pitney At Atlantic City 

Lee J Onr New Minister Co Indef 

Lee Frank Innocent Glrla B R 

Leahy De Rne Broa Mlnatrela 

Leigh Andrew Columbia B R 

Leonard Chaa F Grand Denora Pa 

Leonard Eddie Orpbeum 8t Paul 

Leonard A Pbllllpa Orpbeum Reading Pa 

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Leonl Ruby Cracker Jacka B R 

Leona Two Lyric New Orleana 

Lea Jundta SAO San Diego Cal 

Leslie Geo W Lyric Great Falls Mont 

Leslie Bert Orpbeum San Franclaco 

Leslie Haael Cherry Blosaoma B R 

Leslie Mabel B Cherry Blossoms B B 

Lester A Kellett Columbia St Loula 

Lester Wm Brigadiers B B 

Levitt A Falls 412 Cedar Syracnae 

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Lewis Andy Mardl One Beauties B B 

Lewis Walter A Oo 877 Waah Brookllns 



Lewis Harry Imperial B B 

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Unden May Fturioe College Olrle B B 

Llndley A La Ponle 128 Live Oek Ban , 

Linton Tom 10*3 So l'enn Deuver 

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Livingston A Co Murray Star A Garter B B 

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Llndon Ed us Ear lie Majeetlc Milwaukee 
Lloyd Alice Orphenm Salt Lake 
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Locksa A Frenk J J Jeffrie* Co Indef 
Lockwood Monroe Americana B B 
Loans Tim Knickerbocker B R 

LONG and COTTON 

"The Banker and the Thief." 

By UUle Akeratrom. 

FEB. 6, IPBSIOB. SALT LAKE, 

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Lower F Edwerd Hsetlnes R K 
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Mackey Jamea F Jersey LUlles B R 

Mackey Frank Columbia B R 

Mack A Dugal Co Majestic Columbus Ga 

Macks Two Lady Buccaneers U H 

Macy Maud Hall 2518 E 20 Sheepsbead Bay N Y 

Maddox Richard C Candy Klda Co 

Mab A Wels 231 8 02 Pblla 

Maher Patny Pat White's B R 

Mslaee Alice Irwin's Bog Show B R 

Makarenko D O H Pittsburg 

Malcolm Emma A Peter Melrose Minn ladef 

Malvern Troupe Majestic Denver 

Mangean Troupe 120 E 127 N Y 

Manhasaett Comedy Four 290 W 22 N V 

Manklrbl Troupe Frolicsome Lambs B R 

Mankln Orpheum Sioux City 

Msnn Sam Tiger Lilies B R 

Manne Joe Reeves' Beauty Show B R 

Manning Frank 309 Redford Av Brooklyn 

Manning Trio 70 Clancy Grand Raplda 

Mantells Maids 8413 8 Colby At Everett Wash 

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Marathon Trio Lyceum Meadvllle Pa 

Marri'll A I.enett Family Davenport Bi 

Marke Dorothy So Fallsburg N Y 

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Mardo A Hunter Cosy Corner Girls B B 

Marie La Belle Cracker Jacka B B 

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Marine Comedy Trio 187 Hopkln Brooklyn 

Marlon Mlaa Wash Soc Girls B B 

Mar low Lou Crocker Jacka B R 

Mario Myers A Murrl 27 Gaylord Dorchester Mass 

Mario Trio 02 B 8 N Y 

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Marnello Marnlnta Hippo N Y Indef 

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Marsh A Mlddleton 10 Dyer At Everett Mass 

Martel Lewln Duo Lyceum London Eng Indef 

Martella A April Broa 011 Eldrldge W Colling*. 

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MarteH Maale 2083 Sutter San Francises 
Martel] W Brigadiers B R 
Martha Mile Princess Wichita Kan 
Martin Dave A Percy Pantagea Tacoma 
Martin Wm Faahlon Platea R R 
Martlnette A 8ylvester Columbia Cincinnati 
Maaon Mr A Mra Sidney 230 W 38 N Y 
Matthewa A Ashley 808 W 42 N Y 
Mauaaey Wm Oh You Woman B B 
Maaon Norlne Miner's Americana B B 
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Mayna Bllaabeth H Lid Lifters B B 
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McCune A Grant 880 Benton Plttaburg 
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McConnell Sisters Orpbeum Salt Lake 
MeDooald Mlcbael Oh You Woman B B 
McGee Joe B Al Flelda' Minstrels 
McMahon A Cbapelle Plana NYC 
McNeal Lorlne Colonial Waraaw Ind 
McRae Tom Empire B B 
MeWatera A Tyaon 471 80 Brooklyn 
Meier A Mora Grand Superior Wla 
Melody Lane Glrla Orpbeum Ogden Utah 
Melrose A Ingram 828 Main Carey O 
Mendel 18 Adsm Strand London 
Meredith Slatera 148 W 08 N Y 
Merrick Thoa Imperial B B 
M err I hew & Raney Palace Ft William Can 
Merrill A Otto Orpheum Atlanta Ga 
Merrlman Slatera Marat boa Glrla B B 
Merrltt Hal Columbia St Loula 
Methren Slatera 12 Culton SprlngOeld Mass 
Miles P W Dainty Duchess B B 
Mlddleton Gladys 4617 Prairie At Chlonge 
Millanl A Du Bote Palace Htl Chicago 
Miller A Tempest Pet Whlte'a B R 
Miller Ford 26 Braxton Buffalo 
Miller A Mack 2841 Federal Phlla 
Miller A Princeton 88 Olney Prorldenos 
Miller Helen FroUceome Lamba B B 
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MUmara The 214 8 Wah Kokomo Ind 

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Mla»trvl roar Morning Noon 4 Night B B 

HLLE. MINAR 

fee. 14, obeenpoibt, bbooexym. 

Mints A Palmer 180ft N 7th PhUa 

Miskel Bant * Miller 106 14 Cincinnati 

Moll Rudy Knickerbocker B B 

Montague Moan P O Box 207 Taolumna Gal 

Montague Barry Fashion Plata* B B 

Montgomery Marshall 1808 B 14 Brooklyn N T 

Montgomery Frank A Co Hippodrome Dtlca N T 

Moran A Wiser Pa last Lelpslg Germany 

Moran Nellie Atlaa Toledo 

Moran Paullue Orpheuui Seattle Wash 

Mooney A Holbelu Blackburn Bng 

Moore ft St Clair Pantagea St Joe 

Moore Eddla Imperial B B 

Moore MIhs Brigadiers B B 

Moore Mabel V 15 Charlea Lynn Maaa 

Morgan King ft Thompson SI a 008 B 41 Chicago 

Morguo Ix»u Fashion Plates B R 

Morgan Bros Majestic Jacksonville 

Mordaunt Hal ft Co Grand Raleigh N O 

Morton-Jewell Troupe Victoria N Y 

Morton Ld Orphcum Atlanta Ga 

Morton Paul Rathskeller Jacksonville Indef 

Morris ft Morton 1306 St John'a PI Bklyn 

Morris Mildred ft Co 13 Orphenm Spokane 

Morris Edwin Reeves' Beauty Show B B 

Mosarts Fred ft Eva Bijou Dnbuqne la 

Mulford Arthur D Trent Trenton 

Mullen ft Corelli Casino Boston 

Muller Maud 001 W 101 N Y 

Mulvey Ben L 287 Richmond Providence 

Murphy ft Mack Columbia Cincinnati 

Murray Elisabeth M Shea's Buffalo 

Murray Bill L Al Beeves' Besuty Show B B 

Mnrray ft Alvln Great Alblnl Co 

Musketeers Three Tiger Lilies B B 

My Fancy 12 Adam Strand London 

Myera ft Mac Bryde 162 6 Av Troy N Y 



Neary ft Milter O H Austin Tex 

National Four Jersey Lilies B B 

Naaarro Nat ft Co 226 Lombard PhUa 

Neunelle Mile Del Prsdo Htl Chicago 

New Planopbieuds. Poll's Scranton 

Nichols Nelson ft Nichols Majestic Galveston Tex 

Ml bio Victor Schumann Berlin Ger 

Neff ft Starr Keith's Providence 



SOME HIT IN BOSTON. 



JOHN 



CARRIE 



NEFF and STARR 

Feb. 7— KEITH'S, PHILA. 

Feb. 14— KEITH'8. PROVIDENCE. 

Feb. 21— HATHAWAYS, LOWELL. 



Nelson J W Miss New York Jr B B 
Nelson Chester Americans B B 
Nelson Bert A 1042 N Humboldt Chicago 
Nelson John Dainty Dnchess B B 
Nelson Frsnk Dainty Darkens B B 
Nelson Bdw L Oh Yon Woman B B 
Nennelle Mile Lyric Winston Salem N C 
Nevaroa Three 335 W 38 N Y 
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Newell ft Nlblo Bijou Duluth Minn 
Nicholas James Big Review B R 



NIXON 

THE MAGICAL SENSATION. 
Permanent address, BBVZBLY ABM8, 
2181 Beverly Bond, Brooklyn, M. T. 



Nobel ft Brooks Vanity Fair B B 

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Nolan Fred Colombia B B 

Nonette 154 Benry Bklyn 

Norrises The Portland Portland Me 

Noes Berths 172 W 77 N Y 

Norton Porter 6842 Kimbark Av Chicago 

Norton Ned Fade ft Follies B B 

Norwslk Bddle 506 Prospect Av Bronx If Y 



O'Brien J Miss New York Jr B B 
Ooell ft Klnley 257 W 6t N Y 

Mr. and Mrs W.W. O'BRIEN 

80th Oentary Comedy Couple. 
BTJLLTVAN ft OONSIDnfE OTBOTJTT. 

Odell ft Gtlmore 1146 Monroe Chicago 

Oehrleln Joseph Columbia B B 

•kabe Family 2f Charing Cross Bd I ami— 

Olmstssd Jessie Colombia B B 

Onlaw Gns 418 Strand London 

O'Dny Billy Behman Snow B B 

w'Nelll Bay B 826 23 Av Milwaukee 

O'Neill Trio BlJon Tyrone Pn 

O'Neil Tommy Pat White's B B 

O'Nell Jaa Empire B B 

O'Neill Harry Empire B B 

O'Neill ft Begenery 502 Wnrren Bridgeport 

Opp Joe Kentucky Belles B B 

Orbasany Iruia Orphenm Ban Claire Wla 

Orden Kitty Irwin's Big Show B B 

Orletta May Mies New York Jr B B 

Orr Ohaa F Cort Chicago Indef 

Orth ft Fern Trent Trenton 

Oswsld Wm Mian New York Jr B B 

Overlng Trio ft Co Proctor's Newark 

Own Dorothy Mas) 8047 80 Chicago 



Palme Bather Mile 121 B 46 Chicago 

Pantser Willy Orphenm Los Angeles Cal 

Pantaer Jewell J Orphenm Oakland Cal 

Paradla Billy CN1HU L'AnaomptlOB P Q 

Parahley 84 B 41 N Y 

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Issco Dick Bills Nowlln Ctreos 

Pastor ft Merle Hartford Htl Chicago 

Patersoa Al Tiger LUleo B B 

Paull ft Bybolda 850 County New Bedford 

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Pederson Bros 685 Greenbusb Milwaukee 

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Paulinetti ft Plqno 4324 Walnut Phlla 

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Pelota The 161 Westminster Av Atlantic Ottf 

Pearce Sisters Three 725 Lane Seattle 

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Perry Frsnk L 747 Buchanan Minneapolis 

Peter the Great 422 Bloomfleld Av Hoboken If J 

Phillips Joe Queen of Jarden De Paris B B 

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Ring ft Williams 1586 B*way N Y O 
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Feb. 6, SPOKANE. Feb. 18, SEATTLE. 



Pierce ft Malsee Irwin's Big Show B R 
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Plccola Mldgeta 418 Strand W C London Bng 
Pike Lester Mardl Gras Beauties B R 
Pike ft Calame Pantagea San Francisco 
Plroscoffls Family Cracker Jacka B B 
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Plunkett ft Rltter 19 BUlerlcs Boston 
Pollard Gene Columbia Glrla B R 
Potter ft Harris 1715 Leland Av Chicago 
Potts Bros ft Co Proctor's Newark N J 
Powell Bddle 2314 Chelsea Kansas City Me 
Powers Elephants 745 Forrest av Bronx N Y 
Powers John ft Jessie Star ft Garter !'• R 
power* Mae Beeves' Beauty Show B R 
Prlcea Jolly lA2d Arch PhUa 
Primrose ft Polhoff Avenue Girls B B 
Primrose Quartette Van Buren Htl Chicago 
Prince Harry Knickerbocker B R 
Proctor Sisters 1112 Halsey Brooklyn 
Pryor Kate Jersey Lillies B R 
Pucks Two The 166 E 80 N Y O 
Purvis Jimmy New Century Girls B B 



Qulgg ft Nlckerson Frolicsome Lambs B B 

"QUEEN MAB" 

And O. H. WETS' MIDGET AOT. 
United Time. 



Qnlnn Mettle 536 Rnib Chlcsgo 



Rslande ft Ralande Box 200 Cumberland Md 
Rsnney Adele Sam Devere Show B B 
Rastus ft Banks Empire Boston London Bng 
Rauf Claude Majestic Birmingham Ala 
Rstelles The 637 Petonmeux Montreal 
Raymond Mona Avenue Glrla B R 
Raymond Lillian Knickerbocker B R 

THE RACKETTS 

"BOB FITZSTMMONB IN EYEBTHO DRESS/' 

PlroctUn, PAT OAsTnTT. 

Raymond Ruby ft Co Poll's Wllkes-Bsrre 

Itansley Mabel Orpbeum Sioux City In 

Raymond Clara Imperial B R 

Raymond Alice Empire Hackney London Bng 

Rawson Guy Bon Tons B R 

Beady G Ellis Nowlln Cirrus 

Reded ft Hartley Tiger Lille* B B 

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Mass 
Redwsy Tom 141 Inspector Moo tree 1 
Redwood ft Gordon 167 Dearborn Chicago 
Reed & Earl Iris Coliseum Phoenix Alisons 
Reld Pesrl Columbln B B 
Retlly Lillian Irwin's Big Show B B 
Reed Bros Orpbeum San Frsnctsco 21 
Reed Chsa B Tiger Lilies B B 
Reeves Billy Follies of 1008 
Reeves Al Reeves' Beauty Show B B 
Reffkln Joe 8tar Muncle Ind 
Reld Jack Clark's Runaway Glrla B B 
Relnflelds Minstrels Payret Havana Cuba Indef 
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Renalle The 2064 Sutter San Francisco 
Renshaw Bert 787 Aldlne Av Chicago 
Reynolds Abe Miss New York Jr B B 
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Blch ft Howard 482 B 8 N Y 

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Richard Bros 017 Bwsy N Y 

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Buffalo 
Blcbarda Sadie Moulin Bongo B B 
Rlchardsons Three Msjestlc Dallas Tex 
Biggs Charlie Bon Tone B B 




Rboades A Bngel 228a Chauncey Bklyn N Y 

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Ripon Alf 545 B 87 N Y 

Robblna Billy C Reeves' Besuty Show B B 

Roberts Edns Irwin's Big Show B B 

Robinson Thomas Irwin's Big Show B B 

Robinsons The 001 Hawthorne Av Minneapolis 

Robiach ft Childress 050 No Clark Chicago 

Rocs morn Suzanne Htl Bayard N Y 

Rock ft Rol 1610 Indiana Av Chicago 

Boelker Edward Dainty Ducbesa B B 

Roof Jack ft Clara 705 Green Phlla 

Rosa Ires The Polyteama Havana Cuba 

Roaey C W 1321 So Wichita Kan 

Rose Clsrlna 6025 47 Brooklyn 

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Rose Fred Bon Tons B R 

Boss Leo Empire B R 

Rose Ben Columbia B R 

Rosenthal Bros 151 Chaplain Rochester N T 

Ross T B Irwin's Gibson Glrla B R 

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Ross Frsnk Wsldroo's Trocadero B R 

Rowland Jlmmle Knickerbocker B R 

Royden Virginia Mardl Gras Beantlea B B 

Russell Mabel Orphenm St Psui 

Bnssell James Irwln'p Btg Show B B 

Russell- Nobs Bertlj 172 W 77 N Y 

Rutheford Jim ft Co 214 No Second Saginaw Mich 

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TH0S J. 

RYANRICHFIELD CO. 

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Ryno ft Emerson 161 W 74 N Y C 
Ryno Jsck Empire B R 



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Sampson ft Douglas Pantagea Seattle Indef 

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Saudernon Co 080 Salem Maiden Mass 

Sanford Jere Garrlck Flint Mich 

San ford ft Darlington 3060 Pengrove Phils 

Scsnlon W J 182 17 Detroit 

Scsnlon George College Girls B B 

Scarlet A Scarlet 013 Ixmgwood At N Y 

Schilling Wm 1000 E Lawrence Baltimore 

Scott ft Yost 40 Mornlngslde Av N Y 

Seymour Sisters 2425 N Napa Phlla 

Shannon Lavlnls Orphenm New Orleans 

Shedman'a Dogs Dniuont N J 

Sheldon Viola listings P R 

Shepard ft Co James C Orpheum Yonkera N Y 



WALTER 



LIZZIE 



SCHRODE and MULYEY 

FEB. 14, JACK80N. MICH. 
Personal direction of Mr. Pat Casey and Miss 
Jenis Jacobs. 

Sherlock A Van Dalle 514 W 185 NY 

Sherlock A Holmes 1685 Ellis San 

Sherman ft De Forest Temple Ft Wnyne 

Shrode ft Mulvey Bijou Jackson Mich 

Shnbert Musical Four Bowery B B 

Slddons A Earle 2515 So Adler Phlla 

Sldello Tom ft Co 4313 Wentworth Av Chicago 

Sidman Sam Oh Y&u Woman B B 

Siegrlst Troupe Winter Circus Chattanooga 

Simms Wlllard ft Co Alhambra NYC 

Slater ft Finch 10 N 8 Vlncennea Ind 

Smith ft Brown 1824 St. John Av Toledo 

Smith Allen 1243 Jefferson Av Brooklyn 

Smith Bill Hasttnga B R 

Smith Larry Waab Soc Glrla B B 

Snow Buy Majestic Butte 

Snowden Marie Orpbeum Chllllcothe 

Snyder ft Buckley American Boston 

Somers ft Storke Elks Club Duluth Minn 

Sonera t Bros 22 Greenwood Av Detroit 

Spauldlng ft Dupree Box 285 Osslnlng N Y 

Spencer Billy Tiger Lilies B B 

Splsxpll Bros ft Co Maryland Baltimore 

Sprague ft McNeece 682 No 10 Phlla 

Springer ft Church 06 4 Pltts6eld Mans 

St. Clair Minnie 140 So 11 Phlla 

St Blase Leo 2064 Sntter Ssa Francisco 

St Onges Fred ft Co 418 Strand W London Bog 

Stadium Trio Great 211 B 14 N Y 

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Stanley Vincent F Ob Yon Woman B B 

Stedman Al A Fannie 685 Sixth So Boston Mans 

Steger Beaale 1534 B'wsy NYC 

Stelnert Thomas Trio 581 Lenox Av N Y 

Stephens Paul 828 W 28 N Y 

Sterna Al 163 W 24 N Y C 

Stewart Harry Marka Wsah Soc Gtrlo B B 

Stewart Howard Knickerbocker B B 

Stevens Lillian Sam Devere's B R 

8tevens George Dslnty Dncbees B B 

Sfevens Panl 823 W 28 N Y 

Stlckney's Dogs Washington Spokane 

Stockwell Miller ft Stockwell Lyceum Meadvlll- Pa 

SrnbbleOeld Trio 5808 Maple Av 8t Louis 

Stutsman A May 610 Waab Wllllamsport Pn 

Suginioto Japanese Troupe Palace Haselton Ps 

Bummers Allen 1056 Division Chicago 

8nnbesms Three Avenne Girls B B 

Surazal A Razall Majestic Little Rock 

Susanna Princess Family Fargo 

Swain A Ostmsn Vsas Minstrels 

Swan ft Bambard Golden Crooks B R 



Tangley Pesrl 67 So Clsrk Chlcsgo 

Taylor Csrey B Csaluo Louisville Indef 

Taylor Mse Yorkvllle NYC 

Tsylor Fred Brigadiers B R 

Temple A O'Brien 16 W Duluth Minn 

EVA TAYLOR 

AMD HEB COMPANY. 
FEB. 80, ORPHEUM. 



Tempest Sunshine Trio Majeatic Milwaukee 
Terrlll Frank A Fred 16 W 2 Duluth Minn 
Those Three 228 Scott Sen Francisco 
Thaleroa Hippo N Y indef 
Thatcher Fanny Dainty Dnchess B B 






TAMBO -TAMBO 

Double Tambourine Spinners, 
THIS WEEK (FEB. 7), AMERICAN, BOSTON. 

Thurston Nellie Irwin's Big Show B B 

Thurston Great Grand St Louis 

Thompson Amy Wsah Soc Girls B B 

Thompson Rsy Mrs Hippo N Y Indef 

Thorndyke Lillian 246 W 88 N Y 

Thornton Geo A 395 Broome N Y 

Thome Mr A Mrs Harry 288 St Nlcholaa Av N Y 

Thurston George Imperial B R 

Tinker G L 776 8 Av N Y 



T0RCAT 

"» FLOR D'ALIZA 

PLAYING PANTAGES' CIRCUIT. 



Toledo Sydney Sun Springfield O 
Torcat A Flor D'Aflxa Pantagea Sacramento 
Tops Topsy ft Tops Keith's Phila 
Toubey Trabnel A Ellis Nowlln Circus 
Truesdell Howard ft Co Victoria NYC 
Trsvers Belle 210 N Franklin Phlla 
Tremalnes Musical Orpheum Temple Fla 
Tucker Tillle Mstlnee Girl Co Indef 
Tunis Fay Soul Kiss Co 
Tuttle & May Orpbeum Rock ford 111 
Tweedley John 242 W 48 N Y 
Twentieth Century Co Keith's Boston 
Tydemsn ft Dooley 121 Elm Csmden N J 



Cllne ft Boss Psntagea Seattle Indef 

Crber Cluude ft Fannie Orpbeum Los Angeles 



Valdare ft Varno orpbeum Honolulu 

Valdare Bessie 206 W 05 N Y 

Valetta ft Lemson 1320 St Claire Ave Cleveland 

Van Hoven Bennett'a Montreal 

Van Oaten Eva Fa-hlon Plates I' B 

Von Serley 81aters 436 B 188 N Y 

Verde 270 W 80 N Y 

Vsrlety Comedy Trio 1515 Berth Av Indlsaapeils 

Vasaar ft Arken 324 Christopher Bklyn 

Vasco 41a Acre Lane London Hng 

CHAS. s FANNIE VAN 

Assisted by CHAS T. LEWIS. 
"A CASE OF EMERGENCY." 
FEB. 7. POLI'8, HARTFORD. 

▼ ssa Victor V 25 Haaklna Providence 

Veauz A Co Carlyle Majestic N Y 

Vedder Llllle Cracker Jacks B R 

Verna Babe Colonial Warsaw Ind 

Veronica A Hurl Falls Orpbeum Memphis Tenn 

Vlctorlne Myrtle 1534 Bwsy N Y 

▼loletta Jolly 41 Lelpslgerstr Berlin Ger 

Virginia Florence Knickerbocker B B 

Vivians Two Trent Trenton 

Viola A Bro Otto 123 Montauk Bklyn 

Voelker Mr A Mrs Frederic Orpbeum Loo Angeles 



Wagner Emma Pat White's B 

Wallace Billy Elite Roanoke Va 

Ward Billy 100 Myrtle Av Brooklyn 

Ward Dorothy Mlner'a Americana B R 

Ward A Mailing-ton 418 Strand London 

Waldren May Avenue Glrla B R 

Wallace's Jack Cocatoos c/o Parker Aniline Kan 

Walhelser Walter 1018 So J Bedford Ind 

Walker Musical 1324 Brookstde Indiana polls 

Walmaley Frank Empire B R 

Walah Harry Hastings B R 

Walsh Lynch ft Co Orpheum Des Moines 

Ward Marty S Tiger I. lilies B R 

Wardo ft Mack O H Du Boise Pa 

Warren Bob 130* So Csrllale Phlla 

Washer Bros Pekln Chicago 

Watermelon Trust 8am Devere's Show B B 

Waters Tom Orpbeum Evsnsvllle 

Watklna William Big Review Co B B 

WALSH, LYNCH -< GO. 

Presenting ••HTJCXTN'S BTJM." 
FEB. 14, MAJESTIC, DES MOINES. 

Direction, PAT CABBY. 

Wstson Sammy 833 St Psnls Av Jersey City 
Watson Kitty Irwin's Big Show B B 
Watson Fanny Irwln'n Big Snow B R 
Wataou Billy W Girls from Hsppylsnd B R 
Wayne Ethel M Manzantllo Cuba 
Weaver Frank A Co 1706 N Baltimore 
Webb Funny Rills Nowlln Circus 
Webb Hsrry L Bennett's Hamilton Can 



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VARIETY 



REAL HITS. THE BEST PROOF— EVERYBODY'S USING THEM 

THE GRANDEST AND MOST SUCCESSFUL BALLAD or ITS KIND IN THE COUNTRY TO-DAY 



"TO THE END 



OF 
THE 



WORLD WITH YOU 



79 



By thomm HR Wrltmra, OAVE REED, GEOROE GRAFF, JR.. and ERR EST R. BALL 
IF WE WERE TO MENTION THE ARTISTS THAT ARE SINGING THIS SONG. WE'D HAVE TO BUY THE PAPER 



A WONDERFUL NUMBER FOR ANY VOICE 

(RANGE ONE OCTAVO AND TWO NOTES). ORCHESTRATIONS IN ALL KEYS. 

A Wonderful Number for any Instrumental Solo 

(PUBLISHED FOR BAND OR ORCHESTRA.) 



A WONDERFUL NUMBER FOR QUARTETTES 

(PUBLISHED FOR MALE, FEMALE AND MIXED VOICES.) 

A Wonderful Number for Illustrated Song Singers 

(BEAUTIFUL SLIDES BT WHEELER, TO BE HAD OF HIM DIRECT.) 




Thorn* Olowor Comodl 



Itmrm mi "Bi 



ivid 

OLL" mnd "I LOVE BIT VtFE, BUT ONI YOU RIO," 




riot Im Vmmdmwlltm, Singing 




Ami ihmy 



mmi mtlngy with It mJthor, mm tho 



mil to 






WONDERFUL, 



H Im your a. R can 
SLIDES BY 



mi R mm thommmlvom; mm If Ihm mbmvm aulta your miylo 
RC \\J CAM OBTAIN THEM DIRECT 



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fifth mnd big fmmti 



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DADDY WAS A GRAND OLD 




And thm thm audlmnca ml mvmry pmrformmnoo mmdm 
tho aong ht. 

FIRST VERSE. 

The eongB they're writing nownd-iys put my brain in a wblrl, 

It's mother this and alyter tbat. It's all about a girl. 

They never write of dear old dad, tboy never praise bla name, 

But the hero of the family is the old mnn Just the same, 

I love my Ma, I love to make ber glad. 

But where would I he If It weren't for Dad? 



tho fmhmrmm mi Immmi four llmmm, which In limmlf Im ihm 



THE LYRIC SPEAKS FOR ITSELF 

CHORUS. 

My old daddy was a grand old man, 

Loved bla country Ilk* a Yankee can; 

Followed In the footsteps of Lincoln, Grant and Lee, 

Marched behind old Sherman from Atlanta to the aea. 

When his country called for volunteers, 

He enlisted, fought for four long years, 

Fought for the North in the land of cotton, 

A heio goue, but not forgotten. 

Daddy was a grand old man. 



proof mi what 



Slldaa In propa 

SECOND VERSE. 
Now, even in the olden days the songs were all 
'Twas dear old girl, and my gal Sal, no word of 
The only songs they wrote of blm were mostly In 
It was "Ev'iybody works but dad," or "The old 
Bnt this wide world would never be so wide 
If they had left that rib In Adam's side. 



kind of m hit 
[by WHEELER 



of Ma, 

praise for Pa. 
this strain: 
man's drunk again." 



THE MELODY IS IN KEEPING, AND YOU CAN'T GET AWAY FROM IT 



ii 



WUPDrWCTD VaTll rA rou Win Surely Hoar it, Etthor in 



Vocal or tnstrumontal Form 



TEMPTATION 



RAG 



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Thm 



hRmf Hm kind pnbllmhmd In ymmrm-ihm proof mi thm 'pudding Im In ihm mating, so go mftor R. THE SO MO anybody can alng. 
THE TWO-STEP. GREAT for BUOK DANCE. GREAT for DUMB ACTS. GREAT for XYLOPHONE SOLO. 

When 'Writing Let U« Know Which You Want, the Vocal or Instrumental Orchestrations 



\s\s 



rsi 



"TIE YOUR LITTLE BULL OUTSIDE" 



COMIC SONG 



LOADS OF VERSES 
AND 



GREAT SLIDES 



Anywhere But I Like To Stick Around" 

CHARACTER SONG FOR MALE OR FEMALE 

IT IS ROT OFTER THAT A WRITER STRIKES TWO BR* THINGS AT THE SAME TIME, BUT THIS IB ORE OF THE EXCEPTIONS 

k ivi a im . m AAronm %^&^%ygifoS3r tt2°a%^^ M Min®h,%fz 




Tha above will b« sent FREE-AU 



••H •! tho.e we do not Know It sn ap-to-date programme. NO CAIDS T AMATEUR PROGRAMME will b. accepted. 

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VARIETY 



27 









SOMETHING NEW IN SONG HITS 



If I thought you wouldn't tell," "You could be my Gal Molly," 
"You would have to put on your old gray bonnet 



but 



» and meet me 
every night at the 



SARATOGA 



HI 



where they entertain you while you 
eat with the best of vaudeville. Don't 
forget to reserve your table and the 
phone number is CENTRAL 4450. 



Welch James A A Co 248 Fulton Buffalo 
Welch Lew A Co Llttner'B Chicago 
Weill R C 10 Warren Tottenham Ct Road 
Wells Maxium Grand Pocatello Idaho 
Wells Lew Orpheum Memphis 
Werden W L Majestic La Crosse Wis 
Weston A Watson 141 W 110 N T 
Weston Willie College Girls B B 
West Jno A A Co 00 W 60 Chicago 
Wharton Nat Yorkvllle N T 
Whitman Bros Garick Stockton Cal 
Whitman Frank 21 Majestic Bntte 
White Cora Empire B R 
White James Rose Hill Folly B R 
White Harry 1008 Ashland At Baltimore 
White & Simmons Grand Indianapolis 
Whitehead * Grlerson Queen San Diego 
Whiteside Ethel Peru Ird 
Whitney Tlllle 36 Kane Buffalo 
Wilcox a Gllmore O H Olean N Y 
Wilder Marshall P Atlantic City N J 



ERLAU 



MARIE 



WILCOX and GILMORE 



WORKING. 



Wilson Geo 8<C Salt Lake City 

Willard a Bond Orpheum Reading Pa 

Williams a De Croteau 1 Asbton Sq Lynn Hi 

Williams Ed a Florence 04 W 103 N Y 

Williams Lew 1534 Bwsy N Y 

Williams a Segal Bohemian B R 

Williams a Melburn Princess Iris Co Indef 

Williams a Weston Serenaders B R 

Williams a Gilbert Brookline Chicago 21 

Williams a Mayer Grand Augusta Ga 

Williams a Sterling Commercial Htl 

Williams Mollis Behman Show B R 

Williams Erma Mardi Gras Beauties B B 

Williams Helen FrlTolltles of 1010 B B 

Williams Gladys Big Review Co B B 

Willis Tom Bon Tons B B 

Wills May Orpheum Sioux City la 

Wills Nat 801 W 06 N Y 

Wilson Bros Beunett's Hamilton Can 

Wilson frank 1676 W 23 Los Angeles 

Wilson Jesse Irwin's Big Show B R 

Wilson a Plnkney 207 W 16 Kansas City 



JOHN W. WORLD 

AMD 

/VtlNDELL KINGSTON 

WEEK FEB. 14, HAYKARKET, CHICAGO. 

Wilson Msy Fashion Plates B B 

Wilton Jos a Co 1128 Porter Phlla 

Winchester Ed Majestic Butte Mont 

Winkler Kress Trio 252 W 88 N Y 

Winters Comedy Four 760 B 156 N n 

Wlthrow a Glover 228 W 44 N Y O 

Wlxon a Kelly 80 Tecnmseh Providence 

Wolfe Walter Bon Tons B B 

Woodboll Harry Lid Lifters B R 

Woodman Harry Ellis Nowlln Circus 

Woods a Woods Trio Continental Htl 

Wood W 8 Bon Tons B R 

Wooley Msrk Knickerbocker B B 

Wooley a Adama Knickerbockers B B 

Work a Ower Grand Syracuse 

World a Kingston Columbia Bt Loula 

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McNangbton Tom 
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GtllGAGO 

JOHjf J. O'OOjTVOB, 
Representative. 
VARIETY'S Chicago Office, 

167 Dearborn Street. 

MAJESTIC (Lyman B. Glover, mgr. ; agent, 
Orpbeum Circuit).— The bUl at the Majestic this 
Week Is good from stsrt to finish, and strange 
to aay a single musical set walked away ahead 
of everything, and came near putting tbe show 
to a stop for awhile. Slgnor Travato Is the 
•Ingle," and what be can do to a violin Is a 
shame. He played everything from opera to 
"rag," and with those eyes of bis snd the funny 
Wiggles of his head he can pull moat any bill to 
plecea. With proper billing and some good pre** 
work this FUllplno (ss be Is programmed) might 
stsrt something, for be sure can deliver the 

Eoods. Nellie Nichols alao msde a decided hit 
londay afternoon with her Imitations, etc. Mlsa 
Nichols has a certain amount of magnetism that 
will make people like her, but she doesn't neces- 
sarily have to exercise It, for she can deliver. 
Miss Nichols might change ber routine so ss to 
finish with "Sadie Salome." This looks to be her 
best, and the change might make an Improvement. 
Daale, presenting "L' Amour d'Artlst," csme on 
quite Iste, but once she got busy soon bsd ber 
audience. Florence Bradley and Co. In "Tbe Case 
of Francesco" have a novel offering. The man 
might help his dialect. He speaks perfect Eng- 
lish et present Instead of flavoring bis tslk with 
a Uttle touch of Italian. This seems to be tbe 
only fault. Mlsa Bradley works hard all through 
and brought the climax up nicely. Wents Broth- 
ers seemed a little nervous but got through well. 
The boys make a neat appearance. Tbe monogram 
on tbe sleeve may be a novelty In tbe smsller 
towns. Agnes Mshr, s toe dancer, wore some 
pretty costumes snd worked well, bnt sppesred 
too early. Joseph Hart's "Bathing Girls" finished 
big. Johnnie Stsnley snd Ellda Morris bsve a 
first-class act. snd tbe audience became Interested 
from the stsrt. Miss Morris hss a way of ber 
own of rendering a "coon" song, snd slong with 
a dandy voice and a clever partner put over a bit. 
McConnell and Simpson replaced Williams and 
Tucker, and stsrted tbe show going well. Howsrd 
snd Howsrd msde tbe expected Impression, tbe 



_ hoy etui landing every juvenile Hebrew 

comedian ever seen around bare. Bail and Mar- 
sbaU opened tbe show. The Six A bd s ll s hs , billed 
to clone, failed to appear. 

AMEBICAN (Elmer Rogers, mgr.; agent, WlU- 
lam Morris).— After everyone else had come on, 
offered their UtUe bit and got away with It, CUB 
Gordon appeared next to last and walked off with 
the audience's goat. The "Dutch cut-up" didn't 
have to do much coaxing either, and although 
be only recently put In a week at tbe Music 
Hall, they treated blm better than ever. "Ma 
Goose" stsrted nothing In Chicago. Tbe dance 
and Idea are "Apache." and carrlee tbe aame 
Frenchy odor, but lt'a a Uttle more suggseUve. 
Tbe thing finishes tbe same as Bert Cowdray's 
dog fight, weU known to Chlcagoans, but Cow- 
drey alwaya flnda a few performere to faU for It. 
King and Bailey and tbe "Chocolate Drope" 
landed a bit. FeUx and Cairo are aa popular aa 
ever. Windsor McCay made a nice Impression. 
Mnrshall and King, on a little early, showed a 
dance that has anything In veudevUle beaten 
for eccentricity. The girls work bard all through 
snd were well spplsuded. Wilson Franklyn and 
Co. have a good laughing act In "My Wife Won't 
Let Me." Zlmmer Is a lightning faat Juggler, 
snd gsve the show s good start. Tbe Sandor 
Trio cloaed with a ring act. O'CONNOB. 

BUSH TEMPLE (W. P. 8baver, mgr.; agent, 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Tbe Bush Temple certainly 
gives Its patrons tbelr money'e worth with a two- 
hour ehow for twenty-five cents. Buckner head- 
lined last week with hla bicycle act. Buckner's 
set Is not built for a theatre. It la especially 
big for tbe Bush, and consequently waa a Uttle 
slow aU through. The one big hit of the show 
was Hugh J. Emmett and Co. Here Is a ven- 
triloquist who has puUed away from the old 
stereotyped "man and dummy" act, and offere 
class to back up his ventrUoqulsl abUlty. Em- 
met has a routine that kept tbe bouse In good 
humor aU through. Another clever feUow on 
tbe blU Is tbe Great McGarvy, a female lmper- 
sonstor. McGsrvy should drop the title "Great" 
and find a more puaallng name, for everyone known 
bin sex before be appears, and balf tbe Interest 
Is loot. It makes It doubly bard for McGarvy 
to make good, but he doee eo and deeervee credit. 
One thing about him, be Is at leeat original. 
Half the female Impersonators nowudays are do- 
ing nn Eltlnge act, but McGarvy has hla own 
Idee, and, furthermore, keepe on the Inside on tbe 
enggestlve line at aU times. Jacque Greno 
offered a wire act that gathered conalderable ap- 
plause. His Juggling Is a feature. Tbe Four 
Hlrscborns are Swiss Tyrolesns with good, stropg 
voices snd a novel ect. Tbey went big. Victor 
Vans might secure some better materiel. At 
that, bis monolog landed Its share of laughs, but 
it waa due more to Vaas's abUlty than to his 
routine. Boyle snd Dsvls have a good laughing 
sketch. Tbe tramp should do blackface, for bis 
dialect and bearing are eo characteristic, lt'a a 
safe gueae to aay be baa robbed tbe cork on be- 
fore. It wouldn't make any difference In tbe 
plot, and mlgbt go better. With one exception 
Boyle and Davis were the laughing hit of the 
evening. Stevenson snd Vslenttne opened the show 
and Harry Klrchbaum aang Illustrated pictures. 

JULIAN (J. G. Condermsn, . mgr. ; sgent, Will- 
Ism Morris). — Hsnd It to Manager Conderman for 
Ideas. He Is pssslng out a little red post card 
program now that Is handy to handle and easier 
to read than the old conventional program. And 
hla five acts are generally good ones. Last week 
George Wilson topped tbe bill. After all tbe 
cork artists bsve come and gone, yon have to give 
It to George for staying qualities. Wilson seems 
to be aa good as ever, snd tbst audience voted 
him a corker. Tbe Blnaldos were also at tbe 
Julian with their hoops. This set Is In a class 
by Itself, snd went aa big as ever. Pauline 
Devere offered a well built routine of singing, but 
wss there with the Jeffries end Johnson verse to 
one of her songs. The show business will receive 
an swful setback if Johnson ever slips It over 
on Jeff. Miss Devere is clever enough to elimi- 
nate the red fire, and should leave It to those 
who must use It to pass. She scored easily, not 
through the Jeff-Josnson fight, but because she 
csn put over a number in the right way. Fer- 
guson snd Passmore opened the show with some 
good dsnclng. Francis Owen and Minnie Hoffman 
In "Tbe Green Eyed Monster," have a novel 
offering, and landed a bunch of good legitimate 
laughs. Altogether the show Is enjoyable from 
curtain to pictures. 

HAYMARKET.— Paul Spadonl tops the bill, 
and despite his poxlng a little too much, the Jug- 
gler made a big bit. Aaabl Troupe of Japa offered 
a novel and Interesting act that went great with 
the ' west elders. R. J. Hamilton opened with 
his banjo specialty. Patsy Doyle wss s big 
laughing bit. as well as Bradlee Martin and Co., 
with three clever people. The Terry Twins landed 
safely with tbelr burlesque boxing bout; the 
boys worked herd, and are a pussle when It 
comes to Identification. The Glaslers hsve a 
somewhat different musical act, and put over a 
natural hit, the man's dancing Is a strong fea- 
ture, and Is well presented; the harmony Is per- 
fect and sounds great. White and Simmons 
pulled the comedy end of the bill away up and 
scored heavily. O'CONNOR. 

EMPIRE (I. Herk, mgr.).— Sam Rice Is one 
of the few comedians who csn hand 'em what 
they want when and where they want It. At 
the Empire this week he Is dishing out a com- 
bination of ginger and rough-bouse comedy with 
s good slse order of legitimate laughs thrown in 
for good measure. And after a careful study 
of tbe Empire Sundsy sudlence, one must sdmlt 
they liked It, for they sat snd laughed for two 
hours and a half at Rice and bis company. 
When tbe burlesque started with a battle be- 
tween the principals where bladders were used 
rather freely for a full half minute, tbey laughed 
the loudest. The average burlesque msnager 
hands out tbe argument, "If you make them 
laugh you have a good show." At tbst 
rate, Rice hss a top notcber. Tbe first part Is 
labeled "At the Cafe . Boulevard," one of those 
Psrislsn affairs where the proprietor generally 
wears a dinky Uttle mustache and bas a squeaky 
voice, only here Arthnr Lannlng, who la pro- 
gramed as boss of the cafe, hasn't tbe squesky 
voice, end Wss evidently hampered by s cold. 
Bice ss tbe waiter monopolised tbe laughing 



market, assisted kg Joe Burton, who played one 
of those blah characters that couldn't possibly 
exist la rani Ufa. Burton put It over weU, how- 
ever, and lent Invaluable assistance to Bice. 
PatU Oamey. the nouhrat. bald up the female 
department, but her voice assisted ber hut UtUe. 
Pattl makes a dandy appearance In different coe- 
tumee. No one In the whole show offered any- 
thing near real singing. The Broadway Comedy 
Four mlgbt have helped a lot In tbe first part, 
but seemed to want to save tbelr efforts for the 
oUo. Harry Kseler didn't have much oppor- 
tunity until tbe second port, where be put over 
n first-class "straight." Keeler Is one of those 
straight men who command attention by ap- 
pearance alone, but he did not depend on that 
only, and worked aa bard aa tbe rest. Tbe first 
part closed with a review, tbe principals giving 
Imitations. Tyson and Brown gave tbelr version 
of ths "Ysma Yama" number, and It took the 
bouse with It. In fact, all tbe Imitations pleased, 
although none could be classed ss excellent. Tbe 
Tanguay Imitation by Miss Carney struck nearer 
borne than any. Keeler offered one of Frank 
Chance, tbe "Cub" captain. Keeler bad a "Giant" 
monogram on hla sleeve and a "Cub" monogram 
on his chest. He tickled tbe crowd snd they 
made him sing about all tbe favorite local ball 
players untU It grew tiresome. Tbe costuming 
Is a feature of tbe ahow, and many changes were 
made. Tbe olio la rather long, and could be 
switched around to better advantage. Keeler 
snd Burton, who opened the olio, csptured aU 
honors for laughter and applause. Tbey ahould 
come on lower down If possible. Pattl Carney 
sang a few songs snd sent over a clean bit. The 
Broadway Comedy Four should ellmlnste half tbe 
rough-bouse business and Insert some regular com- 
edy, for they seem to be sble to handle It. It 
took them a Uttle time to win the bouse, but 
they finally got tbem going, and finished well. 
La Tooka twisted herself Into several knots and 
went through tbe rings. She received applause. 
Tyson and Brown closed with tbelr dancing spe- 
cialty, and scored without much trouble. On 
tbe whole, tbe olio Is ss good as the average 
show. Tbe burlesque "At Coney Islsnd" farad 
better than tbe first psrt, snd were tbe slsp- 
stlck and bladder, but It mlgbt go better. Tbe 
numbers have been well staged. But Bice, knows 
what tbey want, and when It cornea to a show- 
down, he probably can band them a good, clean, 
up-to-date performance. At the Empire the 
"Merry Maidens" are a Uttle naughty, but tbey 
get away with an awful lot of laughs. 

O'CONNOB. 

BEX (Toole A Consldlne, mgrs. ; agent, A. E. 
Meyers).— A first-class show st tbe Rex for tbe 
final bslf of last week, snd business seems to be 
getting better every show. Herbert Brooks 
opened with ble familiar card manipulating and 
trunk mystery, and stsrted things arusblng. 
Brooks has a girl who escapes from the trunk 
In four seconds. For a finisher this la a gem, and 
Brooks made a decided bit. Becker and Mack 
made tbem laugh with tbelr "Dutch act," tbe 
song snd dsnee pulling them over safely. Dunn 
and Francis offered tbelr sketch celled "Tbe 
Holdup." and were a big laughing hit. Miss 
Francis wore .a very becoming gown of red, and 
for appearance will come pretty cloee to the top. 
She works ss well as she looks. Flo Adler and 
her atock company of one are certainly popular 
In this town, snd proved It to the satisfaction of 
everyone. Graves snd Green closed with tbelr 
comedy musical set, snd held tbe show up right 
to the finish. O'CONNOR. 

STAR (Tom Csrmody. mgr.; sgent. W. V. A.>. 
—Probably Joe Tinker's salary wUl not permit 

a strong show behind blm at the Star. At any 
rate the one presented there last week was a 
Uttle off edge. Tbe Four Johnson Students 
opened with club Juggling snd started tblnga 
well. Alnsley Scott, one of the old school, csme 
next with s little sketch built around the reci- 
tation, "The Face on the Bar-room Floor." Mr. 
Scott holds bis age well, snd slthough his present 
vehicle Isn't quite the proper thing for e men of 
his ability, he makes It go nevertheless. A little 
speech about hla experience and age made blm 
popular with the audience, and he finished big. 
Eugene WUlard told a few stories that took well, 
but his "yodle" song at tbe finish was responsi- 
ble for all he received. He mlgbt try It with- 
out tbe dance some time, snd see If It wouldn't 
go better. Asber B. Samuels aang a few of 
"Shapiro's" latest with slides snd landed a hit. 
Joe Tinker and Sadie Sherman of course were the 
big bit. Tinker la as popular here as McGrsw 
was In New York when be won tbe first pennant, 
and tbe west side fans banded the "Cub" player 
a big reception. Tbe Mlllman Trio closed tbe 
show. O'CONNOB. 

KEDZIE (Wm. Malcolm, mgr.; agent. W. V. 
A.). — The Kedzle management bas a good show 
this week from start to finish. Goldsmith and 
Hoppe, on next to last, carried off all honora, 
laughing and otherwise, without a struggle. The 
Flying Valentines opened the show with what 
wss programmed as a wonderful casting set. 
There Is nothing exsctly wonderful In tbe cssting, 
but tbe setting is quite unique. Tbe trspese 
work proved that one of the catchers Is won- 
derfully strong, snd no doubt both catchers could 
do a splendid act with a flyer who could work 
well with tbem. Perhaps their exhibition was 
not the best tbey could do. Stone and Hayee 
with some talk, old and new, made a good laugh- 
ing Impression. "Christmas at Hlgglns" is a 
rural comedy with special scenery and a pair of 
corking good character people, especially tbe wo- 
men. Tbe Ides Is away from tbe general run 
and affords several good situations both funny 
snd pstbetlc, but at tbe Kedsle It hardly re- 
ceived a fair showing. Tbe light effects were, 
especlslly poor, but this Is not due to sny Ina- 
bility on tbe part of the stsgebands, as the fa- 
cilities for this most Important essentlsl sre ter- 
ribly shy st the Kedsle. Tbe finish Is weU 
worked up, snd the performance wss satisfactory 
from every point of view. It Is a distinct novel- 
ty. Lolo, The Mystic, closed the show with 
"mind reeding" tbst pussled tbe crowd. Lolo 
works fsst snd Is very convincing. The business 
st this house Js keeping up to the top mark. 

O'CONNOB. 

WILSON AVENUE (C. Haggerdorn, mgr.; agent, 
William Morris). — Blssonnette and Newman, John 
Baxter, Lavlgoe and Jaffa, Bergen Sisters, Sbeaa 



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«nd Warren. 10-13: Herbert's Dogs, Maldle. 
John Baxter, Pork Chop Evera, Ralph Cummlngs 
and Co., 8bean and Warren. 

CIBCLB (Balabon Brothers, mgrs.; agent, W. 
V. M. A.).— 7-10: Van's Minstrels, George Van, 
Primrose Quartet, Swain and Ostman. 11-18: 
Johnson, Marvel and Mike, Buford, Bennett and 
Bennett, Swain and Scott, George Bnrhlll. 

GARFIELD (Fred Scbaeffer, mgr. ; agent, 
Frank Doyle). — Great Alblnl, Baylan Trio, Vuctor 
Vans, Jack Dale's "College Kids," Four Finch- 
orns, Bessie Allen. 

SCHINDLER'8 (L. Scblndler, mgr.; agent, 
8.-«C.).— 7-10: Herbert Lloyd, Adelaide Lorene and 
Co., Zlska and Co., Watson and Dwyer, Mae Kess- 
ler. 11-14: Herbert Lloyd, Trask and Gladden, 
Bessie Babb, S. and G. Auer, Nelson Dean and 
Co. 

LINDEN (C. S. Hatch, mgr.; agent, William 
Morris). — Ames and Corbett, Beaochamp and 
Fontaine, Myrtle Vlctorlne and Zolar Sisters, 
Charles Sweet. 11-14: Bergere Sisters, Jarvls 
and Marty a, LaTigne and Jaffle, Martini and 
Mazmilllan. 

SITTNER'8 (Paul 81ttner, mgr.; agent, 8.-C.). 
— Six Mascots, Baker Troupe, Hannaber Brothers, 
Bessie Brownie and Co., Capt. Jack Smith and 
Co., Tom Brentford. 

GRAND (Grand Theatre Co., mgr.; agent, W. 
V. M. A.).— 7-10: Sully and Hussy, Grace Ar- 
mond, Nip and Tuck, Three Rlvards. 11-14: 
Woods Ralston and Co., Russell and Church, Cora 
Thomas, Foar American Beauties. 

LYCEUM (Fred Llnlck. mgr.; agent, Frank 
Doyle). — Blossom Robinson and Bell Brlnkley 
Girls, the Wenleys. Bllllo Link, Mr. and Mrs. 
Chas. Ellis, Jlmmle Green. 

COMEDY (J. G. Burch, mgr.; sgent, William 
Morris). — Ben Turpln, Andrews and Randall. Lo- 
retta Twins, Grace Reahm. Clayton and Drew, 
Four Magnanla. 

MARLOWE (Ed Shields, mgr.; agent, S.-C.).— 
Carlotta, Harry and Kate Jackson, the Austins, 
Dorothy Vaugban, Allen and Cornier. 

PALAIS ROYAL (J. F. Ryan, mgr.; agent. 
Frank Doyle).— Kelly and Catlin. Madle, "The 
Diamond Girl," Sam K. Otto, Dode Hallsamm 
and Weber SlHters. Small, Price and Co. 

PRESIDENT (I. A. Levlnson, mgr.; agent, 
William Morris). — 7 10: Jarvls and Martyn, So- 
phie Tucker, Floyd Mack, Ralph Cummlngs and 
Co. 11-14: Sophie Tucker, Jack Roche, Lew 
Cooper and I*rlmrose Sisters, Blasonette and 
Newman. 

PEOPLE'S (John Nanh. mgr.; agent, S.-C.).— 
Huntress, Mme. Bedinl and Horses, Braham's 
Lady Quartet, Jack Harlowe and Co., Eddie Erb. 

BIJOU DREAM (Slgmund Faller. mgr.; agent, 
Frank Q. Doyle). — Sefton und Deagle, the Beau- 
<lrys. Musical Walton, Lleelte Fuller, Andy and 
Jennie Adams, Herbert Rankin, the McCarvers, 
Edith Millard. 

GEM (Chas. Schaefer, mgr.; agent, Frank Q. 
Doyle). — White and Reed. Hasting and Armond, 
Julia Hanson, Kent and Wilson, Chinee Walker, 
the Ihmoffs. 

ELITK (Chas. Mirhelstctter. mgr.; agent, Frank 
Q. Doyle). — Dancing Stuarts, Luttrlnger, Lucai 
and Co., McGarvey. 

ESSEX (Bllharz & Lewis, mgrs.; agent. Frank 
Doyle). — Laurent Trio. draco Coyne, Stark and 
Ryan. 

ASHLAND (A. E. Weldner, mgr.; agent, Frank 
Q. Doyle). — Laurent Trio, Grace Coyne, Stark and 
Cooper, Nellie Martini. Burkliart and Berry. 

BROOKLINE (Triangle Amusement Co.. mgrs.: 
agent, Frank Q. Doyle).— Bob Lockhardt, Zolas 
Sisters, Claude Winfrey. 

APOLLO (R. Levy, mgr.; agent, Frank Q. 



Doyle).— Miller Musical Four, Waksher Bros.. 
Hugh J. Kmmett and Co., Eddie Kane, Sand berg 
Sisters. 

ARCH (Arthur Jarvls, mgr.; agent, Frank Q. 
Doyle). — Baker and Cornelia. Herbert O'Connor 
and Co., Schwab and Knoll, Blanche Kruger. 

BU8CH TEMPLE (W. P. Shaver, mgr.; agent. 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Mable McKlnley, Four Grace- 
ful Grobs, Elsie Cresy and Co., Jolly Ruth Gar- 
nold, La Temples. 

COLUMBIA (W. P. Shaver, mgr.; agent, Frank 
Q. Doyle).— Brooks Comedy Co., Al Wards, Ethel 
Gilkey, Fenner and Wilson, Charles Gaylor. 

CRY8TAL (Frank Schaefer. mgr.; agent, Frank 
Q. Doyle). — Madame Gertrude, Great Windecker 
Band. Cora Thomas, Edmunds and Healey, Wllll- 
son and Stonaker. 

PEKIN (Robert Motts, mgr.; agent, Frank Q. 
Doyle).— Melroy Trio. Seven Kid Kldders, Texlco, 
Ralmond end Goode, Tom Powell, St. Laurent, 
Musical Vors, Madge Clinton and Boys. 

PREMIER (Chas. Schaefer, mgr.; agent, Frank 
Q. Doyle). — Dancing Stuarts, Luttrlnger, Lucas 
nolly, Marian Clifford, Temple and O'Brien, Mills 
and Wilson, Kyroso, Arthur Higglns, Daisy 
Delance. 

VIRGINIA (J. V. Ritchey, mgr.; agent, Frank 
Q. Doyle). — Rlva Larsen Troupe, O'Connor, Saun- 
ders and Elliott, Wilson and Mack, Rlfner and 
Cooke, Terry and Elmer Co. 

THIRTY-FIRST STREET (Hugo Freels, mgr.; 
sgent, Frank Q. Doyle).— Hugh McCormick, Rice 
Bros., Three Masquerla Sisters, the Two Wrens. 

FRANKLIN (Glsel A Bechman, mgrs.; agent, 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Quaker* City Quartet, Great 
Lawrence and Co., Rankin and Tasso, Donald 
Graham. 

PASTIME (H. W. Thompson, mgr.; agent, W. 
V. M. A.). — McGlnnis Brothers, Buchanan and 
Cogswell, Clint Brothers, Lily May. 

VICTORIA (H. W. Thompson, mgr.; agent. W. 
V. M. A.). — Tom Heffron. Musical Giralds, 
Kalma and La Fa rl on, Bessie Leonard. 

MABEL (Robt. Pottinger. mgr.; agent, W. V. 
M. A.).— Two O'Dols, Little Christine, Clayton 
Sisters, Virginia Goodwin and Co. 

LYRIC (Ben Glroux. mgr.; agent. W. V. M. 
A.). — Zenda, Arthur Crawford, Murphy and Mack, 
Musical Moremanns. 



The Metropolitan Booking Association will book 
the new Blue Mouse Theatre at 68th and Hal- 
stead, which opened last Thursday, as well as 
the Hamilton at 69th and Halstead, which seats 
700, playing two shows dally. It is believed 
both bouses are working together, being but a 
block apart, and booked by tbe same office. 

The Poirer Gymnasts have commenced suit 
against tbe manager of the Ellis Theatre, after 
having been booked there on tbe new contract 
by Washburn and Irving. Tbe manager claims 
tbe latter bad no authority to book acts for his 
house. 



Ameta, tbe dancer, has Just finished an engage- 
ment at Copenhagen, Denmark, and will open at 
the Folies Bergere, PsrU, where she is booked 
for two months from Feb. 1. 



"The Pickaninny Press" is tbe name of a small 
press sheet issued by W. Fltxmaurlce In the in- 
terest of Ethel Whiteside. 



Foster and Ruth Glasscock, known as the Aerial 
Fosters, bsve signed with Al Rlngllng for tbe 
season of 1010-11, to go with the Forepaugh-Sella 
Show. 



Dancing Davey, of Davey and Moore, made a 
hurry trip to Brooklyn from here last week, 
where be was due to appear in police court on 
a charge called "Ringing the Goose," preferred 
against blm last summer at Coney Island. The 
case was dismissed. Dsvey and Moore leave for 
Australia May 20, where they open on the Rich- 
ard's time. 



Tbe Grand, at 48d and Grand Boulevard, will 
be thoroughly renovated next season, and rebuilt 
to seat 1,200, playing six sets and pictures. The 
house Is booked through the Association. 



Dawson and Gillette have -been booked for seven 
weeks on the Butterneld time. 



Tbe Rainbow Sisters opened laat week at Bast 
St. I^ouls, and were booked for eight weeks over 
the Inter-State Circuit. 



Benton and Blevlns presented a new act last 
week at the Columbus. 



Harry Lauder met Mayor Busse through Jack 
La It last week, and the Mayor gave the Scotch 
comic a long talk. Busse as a rule keeps away 
from the public. In the morning parade op 
State Street Ted Marks held a front seat in the 
carriage, and everyone mistook him for William 
Morris, cheering Ted long and loud. Ted grew 
sore, and seemed angry the Chicago people didn't 
know him. He tore the flower from hi* button- 
hole, and bad a "grouch" on all day. To make 
matters worse, some one asked him If he was 
"Mister Lauder." 



Ward DeWolf and Douglas and Van left this 
week for Cuba, where "Via Santa Fe" will be 
worked for eight consecutive weeks. 



IiOla Keegan of Keegan and Mack, Is suffering 
from an attack of gastritis. The team were 
forced to quit last week at the Wilson Avenue 
on account of Miss Keegan's illness. 



The New Trevitt Theatre, at 03d Street and 
Cottage drove Avenue, will open 14 with a 
strong bill, booked through the Association. The 
Trevitt will play two shows a day, and the first 
theatre outside of "the loop" to come under the 
classification of "A No. 1." 



Harry Newman and Ollle Frieldg left this week 
for New York. The two will boost "Tennessee" 
for a few weeks and then return to Chicago. 



Fred Kressman. who has been working for Jake 
Sternad for some time, severed connections with 
the National Producing Co. this week. Jake Is 
being seconded by Willie Fox. Kressman worked 
for Jnke when the agent was connected with the 
Association. 



Margaret Kearney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 
Pat Kearney, died at Chicago last week of 
pneumonia at the age of two years and seven 
months. 



John Dunn of Dunn and Francis Inherited 

JIH.noo through the death of his father, Lieut. 

John Dunn of the New York police force, who 
died recently. 



The Chicago Morris office has closed a deal 
to l>ook Rlvervlew Park. Louisville. Ky., next 
summer. Paul Howse will manage tbe park. 



naverly and Wells have been booked for 15 
weeks on tbe Sulllvan-Consldlae time. 




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Ted Barron has opened a branch office for 
Wltmark A Sons. 



Lew Lever, until recently one of the Arlington 
Four, will help Barron "plug" his goods. 

Harry Bestry opens next week at Bismarck, 
North Dakota, with the Pantages, time to follow. 



Jake Sternad gave a benefit show at the Church 
hall of the Precious Blood Parish for tbe St. 
Vincent de Psul Society. Bert Lennon, Salvall, 
National Trio, Lily May, Foar Cook 8isters, Elate 
Tuell and Murray Bennett were the acts to 
appear. 



Pearson and Joel have been booked for twenty 
weeks over tbe Webster time. 



Harry Fiddler of Fiddler and Bhelton has 
tracted a bad cold, which necessitates the first 
lay off for the act in three years. 



The Association is now booking for tbe Or- 
pbeum, Leavenworth. 



Mabel McKlnley, who is playing the Doyle 
time, waa tendered a banquet by the members of 
tbe Fort Dearborn Club last week, at which 1,500 
people were present. 



Sydney Lucas has left the "Runaway Girls/* 
and joined tbe cast of "The Great Star and Gar- 
ter Show." 



The Musical Brandons are back from tbe south, 
after playing thirteen weeks of Inter-State time. 



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ORPHEUM— Whltelaw, headliner, landed nice- 
ly ; tbe Five Mowatts, very thorough act; Pratos, 
fair; Kate Watson; Ous Cohen, sketch, "Tbe 
Hoosler Girl," cold reception; Madame Psnlta, 
European flute virtuoso, clever; well liked; Coun- 
try Kids, a big feature; Julius Steger and Co., a 
big score. Holdovers: Vllruos Westony, Hungarian 
pianist; Claude and Fa tile Usher, "Fagan's De- 
cision"; Four Readings, equilibrists; Cook and 
Stevens, "No Checkee — No Wsshee." 

NATIONAL. — Baullnette and Plquo, eccentric 
acrobata, good, well received; Four Malanls, Caa- 
tlllan serensders, fair, finished strong; Roberta 
and Fulton, travesty sketch, ordinary; Wm. J. 
Coleman, monologlst, landed solid; Columbia Com- 
edy Four, comedy, well liked. Nine good fea- 
tures scored nicely. 

AMERICAN^— Hickw's Comed&r Circus— Shet- 
lands and Bucking Mule "Obey," a scream at 
finish; Three Keltons. musical artists, received 
big applause; Bros. Whitman, contortionists, "At 
Dswn in the Jungle." well received; Leo Cooper 
ft Co., In "The Operstor." closed to applause; 
Certrude Van Dyck. "The Girl with the Two 
Voices," scored nicely; Emerald and Dnpree. 
scored heavily. 

WIGWAM.— Gardner and Golden, well rewarded; 
Joe Boganny Troupe, comedy acrobats, yery 
funny; Norwood's Triple Bars, fair; Four Dancing 
Belles, passed nicely; Frank Marckley, banjo solo- 
ist, well liked; J. C. Tremsyne snd Co.. In "The 
Girl of the Times." dull, work ordinary; Sally 
Stembler. singing comedienne, fair. 

CHUTES.— Era Comedy Four, well liked; Pe- 
troff's European Comedy Circus and Bucking 
Mule "Maud," went big; Kllmer-Tsylor-Wilson, 
high-class vocalists, selections not appropriate 




As w€ predicted, this number has proven a greater stage song than "SADIE SALOME." IRVING BERLIN has written a patter chorus to 

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tric dancers, clever, well rewarded; Lillian Mills 
and Joale Flynn, tbe minstrel girls, songs to 
replace, pathos would help; Clotllde and Mon- 
trose, comedy acrobats, fair, superfluous panto- 
mime hurts. 

POBTOLA (F. Lelbersteln Amusement, director; 
agent, Bert Levey). — Dancing Du Pars, the Pol- 
lers, Davia and Tborndlke, Levalla, LeBoy Beach, 
Musical Walker. 

OBAND (Agent, Bert Levey) .—Kelley and 
Lewis; Edwards. 

BBOADWAY (Oakland) (agent. Bert Levey).- - 
Salendo, Five Hawallans, Jacobs and Sardell, 
Dock Bice, Grace Slaters. 

NOVELTY (VaUejo) (agent, Bert Levey).— 
La Bobelm Quartet, Beed and Earle, E. C. 
Bogers. 

The Novelty Dancing Four, which played the 
Chutes, separated at the end of that week. Ed- 
die Baymond and Vlro Hall hare Joined forces for 
a two-act. 



where he says he will contract for at least 10 
acta to appear at the Bismarck. The phenomenal 
success of the Portola Cafe under tbe amuse- 
ment arrangement of Tony Lobelekl, baa cut 
Into tbe receipts of various cafes about town. 
No doubt others will be falling In Hue before 
long. 

Archie Levy has contracted with tbe Pacific 
Coast distributors of tbe Curtlsa Biplane for sole 
booking privileges for all aviation meets on the 
Coast. Up-to-date Levy has arranged for at 
least twelve dates, one at Tonopab, Nev. 



BOSTON 



Percy Denton, representing the Brennan Cir- 
cuit of Australia, is in town and baa contracted 
for aeveral acts to leave shortly for the other 
aide. Among thorn are tbe La Van Trio, Whit- 
man Bros., the Le Jundts and several others. 
An office may possibly be opened here by Denton. 



The local booking office for William Morris will 
open here the latter part of February In charge 
of Joseph Vlon, now managing the Morrle hones in 
Newark, N. J. Walter Hon* Seeley within tbe 
last week has booked aeveral acts for Morria 
time. 

Manager William T. O'Donnell of the Farragut, 
Vallejo, Cal.; announces that after April be will 
affiliate with tbe 8.-C, playing their weekly 
bllla complete. Tbe Farragut was formerly de- 
voted to vaudeville, but baa for some time paat 
been playing dramatic attractions. Tbe Novelty, 
managed by Bam Mendelsohn, is the only vaude- 
ville bona* In VaUejo at present. Tbe Novelty 
was formerly booked through 8.-C., and at pres- 
ent la booking through Bert Levey. Mr. O'Don- 
nell abated that Mr. Consldlne when he met him 
In Ban Francisco aald that he would consider 
booking the Farragut only on condition that tbe 
boas* handle all tbe big sets which corns In on 
the circuit. This statement Is without a doubt 
for the public st large, as It Is not probable that 
Mr. Consldlne would make such s statement, 
knowing, ss be no doubt doss, that the Farragut 
has s seating capacity of only. 700 at tbe most. 
Mr. Basse , tbe local rsprsssntstlvs of 8.-0., 
when asked regarding tbe report, aald Mr. O'Don- 
nell bad been negotiating with the office for 
some time, sad was anxious to book the B.-O. 
attractions, which be (Basse) bad agreed to fur- 
niah with tbe understanding that he have abso- 
lute sothorlty as to all booking. 

Alex Kaiser and J. N. Goewey are busily 
engaged in completing tbe details for opening 
their caie on Kearney Street, la the heart of the 
Barbery Coast. It Is the Intention of the man- 
agement to amahs It a readeavons for artists. Tbe 
wails are to be covered with old lithographs and 
photo*, a nrst-olass ebef will be engaged to 
saake a specialty of salads and sandwiches, one 
particular kind to be served. Baiartainsra will 
be engaged and the profession Is assured of a 
warm welcome at "Tbe Green Boom." Four 
acta at an aggregate coat of about $400 will 
probably fill the weakly bllL 



Boy Thurmond, a scenic artist and nephew of 
Walter Hon?, Seely, was badly clawed by a 
lioness at the California Theatre last week. The 
young man waa working on tbe stage, and step- 
ping behind tbe cage to secure a pot of paint, be 
was grabbed by the beast and his arm horribly 
mangled before be was released. A fellow work- 
man In endeavoring to release him was himself 
painfully injured, and had to be conveyed to the 
hospital. The flesh on Tburmond's arm was 
torn away, and it la feared amputation will be 
necessary. A strange Incident happened during 
the attack. Tbe large mate of the lioness at- 
tacked her and endeavored to drive her away from 
her prey, which may have aaved her victim. 

The one-arm hand-to-hand stand with the 
youngster lying full length, accomplished by Nat 
Naaarro, bas caused a gasp of wonder, and many 
wagers to be made that be would not Include it 
In his repertoire, by parties who have wltneased 
the aame stunt in other acts recently. The large 
also of the boy used hss caused the speculation. 

The mualcal act of Gardner, Rankin and Griffin 
will apllt in Denver, finishing 8.-0. time, Gardner 
and Griffin remaining together. Bobby Bankln 
will return to San Francisco and get together a 
new act In "one," In which he wHI use two girls. 

Martin 8. Mayer, representing 8oamsn 6 Lan- 

dla Co., scenic studios of Chicago, arrived last 
week on business, and will remain indefinitely. 
Mr. Mayer baa contracted to f urn lab several 
houses west, among them the new Morria bouse 
In Omaha. 



8. 8. Horn, representing B. 8. Horn Sons, sr> 
chltects, left last Sunday for New York, after 
inspecting the plans of the new Morris house 
hers. 



Lucille Tllton, tbe female baritone and male 
impersonator, la vlaltiag her parents in this city 
after a two years' tour of Europe. Miss Tllton 
returns to the other side in September to fill 
return dstes. In tbe mesntlme Miss Tllton baa 
booked time on this side until ready to leave. 



Sidney Gold tree and Clarence Bllla, associated 
with Archie Levy have taken over the lease of 
the Csslno (formerly Washington Square) from 
Alex. Kaiser and J. N. Cowey. 



Otto Mnller, manager of the Bismarck Cafe, 
departed this week supposedly for the east. 



Earl Taylor, the popular entertainer at The 
Hague and author of "Southern Rose," hsa can- 
celed his engagement at this resort, and will 
leave for the east to accept a position with ■ Von 
Tllaer Publishing Co. As s good fellow and popu- 
lar entertalper, Taylor leaves with regrets and 
test wishes of a boat of friends. 



By MOBTOV BIBGE. 

VARIETY'S Boston Representative, 

82 Summer Street. 

KEITH'S (Geo. Clark, mgr. ; agent, U. B. O.). 
—Edmund Stanley and Co. open with "A Boyal 
Romance," tabloid grand opera, getting a closing 
hand that showed them entitled to better place 
on the bill. Dale and Boyle, s. and d., mads a 
hit when tbe female' Impersonator stunt waa un- 
covered. Sam Chip and Mary Marble, "In Old 
Edam," strong. Leo Carillo, monolog, got the 
women on his looks, and the whole house on his 
"Chink" and Italian dialect. Countess de Pierre- 
feu (New Acts). Lole Fuller's dancing muses 
in "Ballet of Light." fourth week, third part 
of act cut out od account of Countess De Pierre- 
feu being worked In before and after the Fuller 
dancers. El Cots, xylophone, two encores; Mar- 
garet Moffat and Co.. "Awake at tbe Switch." 
continuous laugh; l*rlngle and Whitney, neat 
and funny; Psrk Dyers and George Hermann, 
closed bill, good. 

AMERICAN (Lindsay Morlson, mgr.; agent, 
William Morria). — Tambo and Tambo, tambourine 
spinners, applause for wholesale spinning at 
close; Gertie Le Claire and "picks," opened fair, 
closed better; Lamb's Manikins, amualng; Balph 
Wilton, encore on parodies; Svengall Trio, hit; 
"Those Three Fellers," songs and piano, went 
well; Bransby Williams, Dickens' character 
sketches, beadllner. great applause and speech 
to close; Mr. Williams' opening waa on anniver- 
sary of Dickens' birth, and act was all tbe more 
timely. Juliet, mimic, closed with three en- 
cores; Spellman'a Bears, made a hit on tbe open- 
ing, and won applause snd laughter all tbe way. 
CASINO (Charles Waldron, mgr.; agent di- 
rect.).— "College Girls." 

COLUMBIA (Harry Farreo, mgr.; agent di- 
rect).— Montague's "Fashion Plates," Wedneaday, 
wrestling, Sandalle va. Perelll, amateurs, Friday. 
GAIETY (G. H. Batcbeller, mgr.; agent di- 
rect) .—"Golden Crooka." 

BOWDOIN SQUARE (A. L. Griffin, mgr.; 
agent, Phil Hunt. New York; Ed Kelley, Boa- 
ton).— After taking Montagu's "Fashion Plates" 
from the regular Wheel circuit for a week, the 
Bowdoln Square returned to straight vaudeville. 
Alice Mortlock snd Co., "Billy's Girl"; Jeter 
and Rogers, skating; Venetian Troubadours, musi- 
cal; Howard snd Under, comedy skit; Dancing 
Blcknells, whirlwind dancers; Barrett and Scan- 
Ion, acrobatic; ' Iva Donnette, trick dog act; 
Pletro Basaalarie, ventriloquist; George O'Malley, 
dancer: pictures. 

HOWARD (Jay Hunt, mgr.; agent, Phil Hunt, 
New York; Ed Kelley, Boston). — After week of 
straight vaudeville, tbe Howard returned to the 
Wheel, giving tbe "Lady Buccaneers." House 
bill Included Clemenso Bros., acrobatic; Harry 
Breen, comedy: Pongo and Leo, polo act; Prits- 
kow and Blancnard. songs; Tilly Whitney, songs: 
Heslon snd Hood, s. snd d.; Malda Dupree, a. and 
d. ; Kola Bros., contortionists; Walsh and Thome, 
comedy; Bowman and Terry, b. f. 

HUB (Joe Mack, mgr.; agent, William Mor- 
ris). — Mile. Asar'a big cats. 7-0: Ferris and 
Davia, a. and d. ; Morgan and Cheater, "Arrival 
of Jeffries." Pictures. 

SCENIC (M. F. O'Brien, mgr.; agent, J. J. 
Qulgley). 7— Musical Lowe, instrumentalist; Floyd 
and Buasell, songs; Boyd and Veola, comedy skit; 
pictures. 

NEW PALACE (I. M. Moeber. mgr.; agent, 
National). — Reynolds and Ashley, Southern Quar- 
tet, . Morris Sisters, Allen Del ma in and Harold. 
Anton ' Zlnka. Borgas and Clara, Ben Adams, 
Brandon Taylor; pictures. 



WASHINGTON (Nat Burgeaa. mgr.; agent, 
National).— Ledman and Somers, Sharp snd 
Sharp, the Kohls, Sousa and Sloane, Cunningham 
and Pierce, the Vlntona; pictures. 

OLD SOUTH (Nat Burgess, mgr.; agent, Na- 
tional).— Alice Patten, Three Morrlsaea, Bandy 
McGregor, Joe Smith, Miller and Princeton, Ber- 
nard and Hall; pictures. 

QUEEN (W. T. Worthy, mgr.; agent. Na- 
tional).— Archie White. Lillian Devere, Karl Lang, 
Nellie Franklin; pictures. 

UNIQUE (W. T. Worthy, mgr.; agent, Na- 
tional).— Belle Mallette, Dan Weston, Fay Lealle, 
Phil Brown; pictures. 

LIBEBTY (Wm. Murphy, mgr.; agent. Na- 
tional). — Elma Elm wood; pictures. 

PASTIME (Charles Heath, mgr.; agent, Na- 
tional).— George Whalen, Gertrude Carryle, Mike 
Dowd, Clarence Dotson; pictures. 

STAR (Charles Campbell, mgr.; agent. Na- 
tional).— Rube Armsdale, Frank Pfalppa, Nan 
Evans, Geo. Devere; pictures. 



Next week Harry Lauder returns to the Ameri- 
can Music Hall with a big advance sale on. 
Keith's announces a strong bill for the week 
also, including Griffiths, the "Human Adding 
Machine," In bis first appearance in the east 

John Neff and Carrie 8tarr, who were given 
their first bid at United time week of 81, at 
Keith's, msde the most of tbelr chance and won 
out with a contract that will take cars of the 
rest of tbe season for them. 



The Boston Arena, for indoor ice skating, opens 
28, seating 0,000. An inter-city Boston-Plttabnrg 
hockey match Is being arranged for early In 
March by Manager William T. Richardson. 

Lole Fuller's Ballet of Light, which has been 
tbe beadllner at Keith's for a month, la wanted 
for second extension of time If possible. Tbe 
original engagement waa for two weeks, which 
waa extended two more. 



Manager Frank L. Brown, of the Pastime, hss 
resigned to become manager of tbe Beacon, to be 
opened later In the month. Charlea Hssth auc- 
ceeda Brown at tbe Pastime. The Beacon la on 
Tremont Street, near School, and will book 
through the National. 

Jeff Davis, vaudeville manager for ths F. 
Moore Amusement Co., bas annexed the Boyal, 
Arctic, B. I., and the Star, Newburyport, Mass.. 
to his booking string. 

Manager C. Wealey Eraser of tbe Notional 
Theatrical Booking Association, Inc., snnounoss 
these additions to bis booking list: Academy of 
Music, Nortnsmpton; Music Hall, Portamouth, 
N. H.; Auditorium, Concord, N. H.; Opera Hooss, 
Somerswortb, N. H. ; Empire. Holyoke; Sconic, 
Dorchester; Star. Bristol, B. I.; New Crown snd 
New Park, Mancheater, N. H.; Town Hall, 
Amesbnry; Opera House, Dover, N. H. ; Beacon, 
city, now building. 

George D. Russell, composer of "Ring tbe Bell 
Softly, There's Crspe on the Door," died st tbe 
Mount Pleasant Home tbla week, aged 88. 



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Tbe First National Exhibition of Aerial Craft 
opens In Mechanics' Building 16, to run to 28, 
Chester I. Campbell, manager. 



Deputy Superintendent of Police "Larry Cain 
has notified office of Lagrange Street station, tbe 




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deputy'e old balnwlek, that all thaatro ticket 
epeculatore and Sowar vendore moat bo kept off the 
atreet. The Laerange Street police atatlon ear- 
era nearly all the theatre district, and the depu- 
ty's order la the answer to namerooa complaints. 
The police promptly brought one youth Into 
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Openings 7 Included: Bhubert, "Midnight 
Sons"; Boston, Cohan and Harris' Minstrels; 
Globe, "Going Some"; Grand Opera House, the 
Rays In "King Casey." 



PrllL.ADBL.PniA 

By OEORQE K. TOOTH*. 

KEITH'S (H. T. Jordan, mgr.; agent, TJ. B. O.). 
—There was some skllfull handling of the bill 
here on Monday afternoon to mske up the time 
gained by the ebeence of Mr. end Mrs. Jimmy 
Barry unable to go on owing to delayed bag- 
gage. The sketch got on for the evening show. 
The bill reached a good average generally, with 
several new features, which made good. George 
Boban and hla well-written and splendidly scted 
piece carried off a solid hit. Camilla Ober, a new- 
comer here made a distinctly favorable Impression 
with her vocal number. John Neff and Carrie 
Starr, also new here, were very well liked. Tula 
set was put to rather a severe test, following 
Reban's tear-producer, but the pair went through 
flying. Neff has worked out a clever bit of 
foolery with the Instruments and the eccentric 
stepping st the finish la Just right. The talk 
with Miss Starr Is nicely blended, but there are 
one or two musty "gags" which could be done 
away with for fresher material. The Four 
Koners Brothers got a lot out of their dlabolo 
manipulation, following some clever handling of 
hoops. Griff, the Juggler, talked bis wsy to fa- 
vor, mixing In a few tricks. There Is one thing 
In being funny and another In making your audi- 
ence believe It. This latter Griff has «.own to 
s nicety. Rd. Morton, the Philadelphia vocalist, 
returned with a lot of fresh songs. Morton con- 
tinues to Improve right along, both In voice and 
handling a song and gets all there Is to be got- 
ten out of each one. He landed unmletakably 
strong here In an early spot. The comedy acro- 
batic turn of the Robert Demon t Trio was well 
received, and the Four Btagllsh Rosebuds did 
nicely in a neat dancing turn for the opener. 

WILLIAM PBNN (Geo. Metxel, mgr.; agent di- 
rect).— Fisher and Burkhardt, Electra, Franklin 
Ardell and Co., Rurnes Trio, C. W. Llttlefleld. 
Harry Walman, Julia Busse. Pictures. 

LIBERTY (M. W. Taylor, mgr.; agent, Tay- 
lor & Kaufman). — Lillian Murtba, Joe De Vere, 
Kennard Brothers and Florence, Llttleneld's Ten 
Dancing Beauties, The Malcolm*. Pictures. 

PARK (P. G. Nixon-Nirdllnger. mgr.; agent di- 
rect). — Harry Crandall and Co., Bolden and Qulnn, 
William Schilling, Calhoun and Daly, Rose Lee 
snd Boys. Pictures. 

PEOPLE'S (F. G. Nlzon-Nlrdllnger, mgr.; agent 
direct). — Goldle Rinehart and Co., Three Nichols, 
Claire Sinters, RuschUng Toy and Co., The Wat- 
sons. Pictures. 

FORKPAUGHS (Miller & Kaufman, nigra.; 
agent, Taylor k Kaufman). — Elite Musical Four, 
Carlos Ciicut, Cole snd Ma this, Al and Lila 
Sharpe. Pictures. 

PLAZA (Frank Mlgone, mgr.; agent, Taylor 4 
Kaufman).— Phil. Bennett, The La Noles, Five 
Mualcsl McLarens, Michael Brsham and Co., Bob 
Warren. Pictures. 

COLONIAL (Taylor A Kaufman, agents).— Or- 
vllle and Franks, Moos. Herbert, Lee's Marion- 
ettes, Msy Taylor, OUo Trio. Pictures. 

EMPIRE (Sandford ft Western, mgrs.; agent. 
Taylor ft Kaufman).— Palmer and Lewis, Church 
City Quartet, The Bruces, Du Calliona, Jago snd 
Stewart. Pictures. 

TWENTY-NINTH STREET PALACE (Thos. 
Dougherty, mgr.; agent direct).— B. A. Turner 
snd Co., Farrell, crayon artist; Lillian Stuart. 
Pictures. 

MANHEIM (Fuhrman Bros., mgrs.; agent, Tay- 
lor ft Kaufman). — Wahlund Tekla Trio, Jenkins 
and Cobert, C. W. Williams. Pictures. 

GEM (Morris ft Amk, mgrs.; sgent, Taylor ft 
Ksufman).— Keeley and Parks, Musical Dsys, Laf- 
ferty, frog man. Pictures. 

FRANKLIN (Welnsteln ft Labell, mgrs.; sgent, 
Taylor ft Kaufman).— Robinson Trio, Wrenn 
Bros., Lady Csrm?n. Pictures. 

VICTORIA (Jay Mastbaum, mgr.; sgent, M. 
P. C. O. A.).— The Flying Weavers festured the 
bill this week, proving a very attractive number, 
especially for this class of bouse. Arno Brothers 
offered s novel acrobatic turn. They are young- 
sters, and have worked out a fairly good routine 
of tumbling and Instrumental numbers, mixing 
the two in clever fashion. Rastus and Brown, 
colored, went through strongly on the former's 
dancing. He Is a corking stepper In sll styles. 
Donnelly and Rotalll have changed their singing 
turn since last seen here, and were well received. 
Hughes snd Cole pleased with their burlesque 
stuff. They are holding on to this act too long 
to get very far, but have brightened It up by 
some neat dressing, snd Cole handles the comedy 
end in good shape. Jim Hughes has a rival on 
the bill this week in the person of Adolph 
Adams, an Impersonator. The latter looks even 
more serious than Hughes, so serious thst he 
glares at the orchestra leader as If he was going 
to Jump at him. All but one or two of bis sub- 
jects are dead, snd be might cut out the "Buffalo 
Bill" thing least Cody might see him Just once. 
The Msnson Sisters offered a neat singing turn, 
a bit too quiet for the picture houses. The girls 
look well and offer a refined act, but there is 
no strength to it. Ed and Flo Wllllnms also 
sing snd dance, meeting with favor. The man 
also talks some, which does not help. Hilton, a 
comedy Juggler, and Marie Simmons with 111. 
songs were the others. Pictures. 

PALACE (W. Bsrrltt, mgr.; agent, M. P. C. 
0. A.). — The management has taken the orches- 
tra out here, snd the effect Is very noticeable, 
aa the musicians were a great help to aome acts. 
The O'Brien Troupe of five persona waa the chief 
offering, and their act la well above the usual 



TONY and ERNA BALIOT 



Booked by 



Next Week (FEB. 14) 



PAUL DURAND HAMMCRSTBN'S Victoria Theatre 



LADDIE CLIFF 

BOOKED SOLID For Years 



acrobatic numbers seen In the picture bouses. 
The troupe made good easily, though cramped 
for room. Jack Croea got through nicely with 
his comedy Juggling stuff, bis talk being the best 
help. Frana Melsel, the violinist, moved up from 
the Victoria, and did well, as usual. Bachman 
and Grose, In a newly arranged singing and dan- 
cing act, were well received. Clare Shade also 
won favor with Blnglng and dancing. Mies Shade 
makes changes for esch song, finishing with a 
neat bit of toe dancing. Goets is a ring gym- 
nast, offering a routine of simple tricks cleverly 
turned. Two Trents, singing, dancing and talk- 
ing; Minnie Stokes and Co., In a marionette act, 
sud Lulu Belmont, singer and dancer, were the 
others. Pictures. 

BIJOU (O. M. Ballauf, mgr.).— When Miner ft 
Gerard sent out their "Town Talk" show and 
billed It as the "best show on the road," they 
must have thought they bad a pretty good 
troupe. But they must have weskened or were 
afraid of not making the claim good, for they 
added a "feature" for the purpose of living up 
to the show title, snd In this way detracted 
several points from the merit of the show as an 
entertainment to burlesque patrons, who claim 
to possess st least an atom of Intelligence and 
decency. In putting "Town Talk" together 
Miner ft Gerard must have made an extra effort 
to get away from the ordinary, and in this re- 
spect they were successful. It ought to be msdc 
a first-class show, but never with the "feature." 
"The Man Who Built the Fence" Is the name of 
the two-act satire which furnishes the vehicle 
for comedy and music, and there Is a considerable 
supply of both. There are several changes of 
scenes, and In most part all are well set up for 
whst they mesn to convey. Considerable latitude 
in burlesque license is taken often, snd there are 
times when the thresd of the story becomes very 
much tangled, but there is ample enough plot, 
and the sctlon is kept going st a pace which 
makes It lively entertslnment almost throughout. 
The show Is well supplied with principals. Chsrles 
J. Burkhardt and "bis slide" are much In evi- 
dence, and he carries the principal comedy role 
through the piece with very good results. Burk- 
hardt is of the quiet type, making bla lines do 
their duty and adding clean cut comedy business 
to secure his points. George W. Scott Is a close 
contender for honors. Scott Is a very useful msn 
with the show, for he assumes several characters 
and proves his ability by handling each with a 
different style, something very rare In shows 
which are classed higher than "Town Talk" can 
ever hope to be. Scott can do better work than 



what be Is doing now, and is a valuable man here. 
Sam Hearn gets all there is to be bad out of a 
"rube" sheriff bit, mixing in some funny busi- 
ness here snd there, snd adding one of the best 
legitimate bits near the finish when be plsys a 
violin solo. Rosalie la the most prominent of the 
women principals, and works as hsrd as ever 
without getting very far at any stage. Rosa- 
He's voice Is her one big bsndlcsp, but she de- 
serves a lot for ber energy and willingness. She 
lesds seversl numbers. One of ber stunts la to 
Jump from Coney Istsnd to China wearing the 
same dress, and after a change she hops right on 
to America and bobs up In Rector's with the 
latter costume. Assuming thst the weather con- 
ditions are accurately reported, Rosalie la tak- 
ing chances. Kathryn Delmar is the other prin- 
cipal, and must bsve been overlooked by the 
management, for Miss Delmar ought to stand 
out with this show. She Is a good looking girl 
snd attractive when she tries to be. She also 
possesses a voice away above the usual heard in 
burlesque, snd knows how to resd lines. She 
goes in for a bit of pretty risque work at the 
stsrt with Scott, the latter going almost to the 
limit for bis comedy business. They Impersonate 
Adam and Eve, and there is a bit of love mak- 
ing that gives chills. Miss Delmar has her own 
Idea of what Eve must have looked like, for she 
wears a ring and high -heeled slippers, and It la 
a hard matter to underatand how she expects to 
get sway with the bunk about not knowing what 
a man Is like. However, Miss Delmar makes 
good, snd could go further. There are two or 
three small bit roles, snd one or two of the girls 
from the chorus are given a chance to stand out. 
The chorus Is well drilled and handle the num- 
bers well. At times there is a noticeable lack 
of Interest, which always detracts from the line. 
The costuming Is plentiful In changes, without 
being showy or rich looking. There are numbers 
for all the principals, snd specialties are Intro- 
duced at Intervals. Rosalie does some singing 
and acrobatic stunts, snd there Is a conversation 
number by the principal which does not add much 
merit. Louie Dscre la also with the show. 
Miner ft Gerard reached pretty wide for a "fea- 
ture" here, but It is s difficult mstter to aay 
how they get by this one. No man could do 
what this woman does and get away with It. She 
appears only three times, which Is something to 
be mentioned. Once It is for ber specialty, which 
breaks even her previous records. The other 
two times it is to hsndle business snd a number 
which probably no one else in the show would 
care to do. It msy not be Miss Dscre's fault that 



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she It with tbe show and doing ber kind of work. 
The management must want It, or she would not 
be glTlng It to them. The ahow does not need It. 
It I* i good enow, and would be better without 
Its "feature." 

CASINO (Ellas a Koenlg, nigra.).— "Vanity 
Fair." 

TROCADERO (Charlea Cromwell, mgr.). — 
"Washington Society Glrla." 

OAYBTY (Eddie Shayne, Mgr.).— "Ginger 
Girls." 



O. M. Ballauf, manager of the Bijou Theatre, 
went to hla home in Baltimore last week to re- 
cover from a heavy cold, and on Monday word 
waa received at the theatre here that hla mother 
had died. 



A verdict of not guilty waa entered In the 
local courts In the caae of William Addicka, for- 
mer manager of the German Theatre here, charged 
by his former buaineas partner. Max Hanlacb, 
with obtaining money nnder false pretenses. 

Billy Noole and Jeanne Brooks scored strongly 
In their specialty with the "Vanity Fair' ahow 
at the Caalno. Mlsa Brooks made a dlatlnct bit 
with her drinking song. 



That Gayety ball waa a big affair here last 
week. A great crowd attended, members of many 
of the companies in two being present. Babe 
La Tour led the grapd march. 

Through the efforts of A. Koenlg, one of the 
lessees of "the Casino, thirty-five hundred Shrln- 
ers were royally entertained at Lu La Temple 
last week. The eutlre company of the Bowery 
Burlesquera were taken from the theatre to the 
Temple in buses, and a big show was given. 
BenJansen pnt on the "Court Boom" scene bit. 
and speclaltiea were given by all the company 
principals. It was one of the most aucceaaful 
affairs ever held at the Temple. 



Grant Laferty, manager of the Orpheum Stock 
Co., spent several days In Florida last week, a 
vacation after a long season. Recently the 
125th continuous week of stock at the Chestnut 
Street Theatre waa celebrated, and on the Satur- 
day of that week all records for attendance and 
receipts for one day, including holidays, were 
broken. 



Charlie Dooln, recently appointed manager of 
the Phillies, who has been appearing in vaude- 
ville for several weeks In a singing turn with 
James McCool. was "touched" for bis wallet 
containing $200, while playing at the Columbia. 
Cincinnati. The funny part of it Is that he had 
to go to his home town to get the trimming. 
Charlie is safely back In Phllly now, and will 
take hla players south on Feb. 24. 



Jealousy on account of their love for the same 
Arab girl, led Hamld Mahmoud Belshaazer, an 
Arab acrobat and Juggler, to plunge a dagger Into 
the heart of his brother Casta at their lodging 
liouso last Monday morning. Hamld waa trying 
to atab Cazla again when knocked senseless by 
a policeman's club. The assailant was held In 
$1,000 ball. The brothers were rehearsing here, 
and were booked to join a circus. The girl Is 
also a member of the troupe. 



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By FRANK E. ANFENOER. 

COLUMBIA (Frank Tate, mgr.; agent, Or- 
pheum Circuit). — Keno, Walsh and Melrose on the 
revolving arch; Arcadia, prima donna and 
virtuoso; Rosa Crouch and George Welch, Tus- 
cany Trouhadors, Mary Norman, in monblog; 
Frank Stone and Co., in "Swat Mllllgan"; Tom 
Waters, pi a nolo?; Six Gllnserettls, gymnasts. 

GRAND (Charing Wallace, mgr.; agent, Orpheum 
Circuit). — Varln and Burr, kollege koons; Jo- 
anettc Adlcr and her Picks; Lee Myosotis, pre- 
miere dancers from the Munich opera; Eugene 
Ellsworth and Edna Enrlle Llndonin, "His Day 
Off"; W. Milt Wood, Merredith Sisters, VI t tor la 
and Georgette make up the final bill. 

STANDARD (Leo Reichenbach, mgr.).— The 
"Frolicsome Lambs" in "The Mayor's Vacation," 
in two acts and a long olio; Dave Marlon's 
"urea mland " Burlesque next. 

GAYETY (George Chenett, mgr.). — Star and 
Garter Show, flirt time here In "The Fantastic 
World." "Marathon Girls" next. 



The old story of a Shubert theatre on Twelfth 
Street next to the Hotel Jefferson waa revived 
last week, but Is not confirmed. 



Walter Turner, manager for Nat Goodwin sued 
Charlea A. Power and W. H. Bleyer here laat 
week for $1,600 alleged to be due from the 
comedian's salary claim at Delmard Garden, last 
summer. 



The Theatrical Brotherhood gave a Mardl Gras 
ball Tuesday night at the Coliseum. 



Frances Dean and company will produce "The 
Debut" Friday afternoon at the Columbia, with 
, a view to booking. Misa Dean was Ingenue with 
Amelia Bingham. 

ATLANTIC CITY 

By L B. PULASKI. 

YOUNG'S PIER (Hon Harris, mgr.; agent, U. 
B. 0.).---8. Miller Kent and Co. (New Acts); 
Abdell Kader and his "Three Wives," good; 
Murphy und Wlllard, well liked; Kane and Rag- 
land (New Act); La Maze Trio, comedy acro- 
bats, very good; Isabelle and Patricia, baojoiats, 
well ilk««d, Ben Smith, monolog, scored. 

SAVOY (Harry Brown, mgr.; sgent direct). 
--Gordon and Snow; Veata and Cole, good; 
William H. Bradford; Joe Moreland, "talking" 
pictures. 

STEEPLECHASE PIER (B. L. Perry, sogr.— 
M. p. 

STEEL PIBR (W. Bothwell. mgr.).— M. p. 

MILLION DOLLAR PIER (J. L. Young, mgr.). 
— M. p. 

Harry Brown, manager of the Savoy, an- 
nounces n change of policy. Beginning 14 he will 
present a stock company at the 8avoy with dally 
matinees. The prices are to be from ten to 
tlfty cents; there will be a weekly change of 
bill. The names of the company have not been 
announced because of a guessing contest. The 
tlrst twenty giving the correct first nsmes of the 
two "leads" are to receive reserved sests at 
the opening. It has been a long time since there 
has been a local stock here, and the Idea la to 
make this a fixture excepting around the holi- 
days and during the summer. Owing to popu- 
lar demand, three reela of talking pictures (with 
Joe Moreland) will be given between the acta 
or Intermissions. 



Bert Williams playa the Savoy the last three 
(lays of this week In "Mr. Lode of Kole." 

Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Shackelford Intend visit- 
ing New York in the near future. They nave 
many kind Invitations from folks over In the big 
tewn and they Intend seeing whether they are 
still good. 

Mrs. Marshall P. Wilder may soon be heard of 
in the producing field. She hai completed a 
western sketch and is now at work on a Chinese 
play. 

Maurice Levi l«»f t today after spending an en- 
joyable week. He liked it so well that he Is 
coming back in a few days. 

Clarence Cullen, at one time New York man- 
ngt-r of the Associated Press and who wrote the 
"Ex Tank" stories In the New York Sun, has 
teen living here for Rome time. He has just 
complete! a new book entitled "The Eddy," 
which will he out about March 10. 



Rol>ert.'i de Janon. who won much notoriety a 
short time ago by running away with a Phila- 
delphia waiter, has been here for the last week. 
She may be seen tlmost any afternoon skating 
on the Young's Ocean Pier rink. 

It is announced that the Banda Mexicans will 
open on the Million Dollar Pier. It la under the 
leadership of J E. Rosch, of Denver. There are 
over one hundred In the organisation, which in- 
cludes musicians, singers and dancers. It U 
understood that Roach has bought the Pier out- 
right up to Oct. 1, for which he paid $102,000. 
The Banda Mexlcana was organized with the good 
will of President Diaz of Mexico. From Sept. 
IB to Oct. 15, 1010. Mexico City will be the 
scene of the great celebration which cornea once 
e\cry hundred years. The Banda Mexlcana will 
be one of the features. 



Chllds' restaurant Is open. William Raymond, 
the champion "sinker" artist, please write. 

Harry Brown of the Savoy, put on a "Salome 
contest Isst Friday night He produced five young 
"chickens" and had as a prise $100. It was 



won by the youngest contestant. After the show 
she announced her Intention of entering vaude- 
ville. The house wss packed and seats on the 
stage, of which there were about fifty, sold at 
$1 per. 

BALTIMORE, MD. 

MARYLAND (Fred Schanberger, mgr.; ageut. 
U. B. O.). — Harry Bulger, smuslng specialty, 
beads bill; Jane Courthope and Co., In "Lucky 
Jim," clever company and sketch: Madden and 
Fltzpatrlck, in "The Turn of the Tide," excel- 
lent; Fitzgerald and bis Eight Juggling Girls, 
novel; Sadie Jansell, mimic, hit of bill; Herm- 
any 'a Airship Doga and Cats, well trained: Evans 
and .Lee, dancers, very good; The Three 

■Earnests, acrobats, scored. WILSON (Joe 

Dilon, mgr.; agent, Joe Wood). — Dunlmr's Goats, 
smuslng; Prince Youturky, Jsp, good; Proctor 
Slaters, very good; Biker and Doyle, comedians, 
laughable; Laurie Sisters, scored; George Barron, 
English comedian, well received; Donnolly and 

Carroll, applause. BLANBY'S (Sol. Saphler, 

mgr.; agent, J. Fitzgerald). — Excellent bill headed 
by Sa-Hera, "thought manifestations"; Harper, 
Smith and Jones, clever colored trio; Mldgely 
and Carlisle, excellent ; Musical Irving, musician, 
very good; Gregoris and Elmlna, balancers, fslr; 
Billy and Maude Kellar, amused; Grace Ed- 
monds, comedienne, scored. VICTORIA (Pearce 

A Scheck. nigra.; agent, William Morris). — Rhl- 
naldo, The D'Ortaneya, Jacob Peters, Williams 
and Fair, Alice Clark, George 8. Lauder, Arline 
Wiseman and Co., Guy Bartlett and Co. GAY- 
ETY (Wm. L, Ballauf. mgr.). "Queen Jardln de 

Paree." MONUMENTAL (Montague Jacobs, 

mgr.). — "Sam Devere Show." 

GERALD C. SMITH. 



BIRMINGHAM, ALA. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, di- 
rect; Monday rehearsals 10).— Kathleen Clifford and 
Co., with Arthur Hill, headline, hit; George 
Bloomquest, good; Fred Bay Players, pleasing; 
Lew Wells, went big; The Blmlbos, good; Bailer- 

nlnls, canine tumblers, good. MAJESTIC (Carl 

Rettlck, mgr.; agent, Inter-State Amus. Co.; Mon- 
day rehearsals 10). — Berry and Johnston, good; Ina 
Claire, bit; Rainbow Sisters, pleasing; George 

Freeman, fair; Aneta Primrose, very good. 

PASTIME (Sam Pearl, mgr.; agent, Gua Sun). — 
La Mar and La Mar, Eugene Emmett, Midge Fox, 

Sam Pearl and Joe McAnallan. AMUSB-U (H. 

M. Newsome, mgr.; agent, Greenwood). — Three 
Watsons, Burnle, Burnett and Co., Ida Neal, Ben 

CL Duncan and T. V. Boardman. ALAMA 

(Boone Kelly, mgr.; agent, I. B. A.). — Bellows, 
Temple and Bellows, Harvey and Baylies, Blgoodo 
and Walter Fleming. NAT. W. WILLIAMS. 

BUTFAL0, N. T. 

SHEA'S (Michael Shea, mgr.; agent, U. B. O.). 
— Irene Franklin is the head liner and her songs 
are all new, with the exception of "Red Hesd," 
which Is demanded. Beatrice Ingram has a good 
sketch In "The Duchess," her support Is clever 
and the offering goes big. The Three Lelghtons 
are old favorites and go bigger than ever. Frank 
Wilson opens the show with his spinning cycles 
and trick riding, and Is one of the spplsuse hits 
of the bill. The Morrissey Sisters snd Brothers 
do some very clever dancing and acceptable sing- 
ing and have a well dressed act. The Italian Trio 
go big sb usual; Lew Auger has good material in 
bis Qerman monolog, and Al Rayno's bull dogs 
close the show and keep everybody seated until 
the finish of the act and then got two and three 

curtains. Next week: Annette Kellermann. 

GARDEN.— Rose Hill's Folly Co. Both shows 
sold out on Monday and the promise of s good 
week. Show Is pleaslug the patrons. "The Beh- 
nian Show" last week broke all recorda at the 
Garden. On Saturday night the orchestra waa 
placed buck of the scenes and chairs sold in the 
first entrances. Next week: The Gay Maaquer- 

adors. LAFAYETTE. — "Kentucky Belles" 

opened to good business and is a well balanced 
show. Next week: Miner's Americans. 

BUFFALO. 



CINCINNATI. 

By HARRY HESS, 

VARIETY'S Central Offloe, 

107 Bell Block. 

(XlLCMBIA <M. C. Anderson, mgr.; agent. U. 
B. O.; Sunday rehearsal 10). — Some of the nuin 
bers are new here, but the bill, an a whole, Is 
below tbe standard. Charles Montrell. juggler, 
opened strong. Hopkins Sisters, musical novelty, 
"Luna-Land," beautifully staged, nicely cos- 
tumed and fair singing. Pllu, mind reading dog, 



works mechanically. Ed. F. Reynard, In "A 
Morning In Hlckavllle." the biggest act of lta 
kind ever seen here and a record hit. Hyams and 
Mclntyre, a real feature. Big City Quartet, ex- 
cellent. Fannie Ward and Co., in "Van Allan's 
Wife," headlined, but only ordinary. Cook and 
Lorens were sppl ended. Dollar Troupe, very 
fine. 

ORPHEUM (I. H. Martin, mgr.; agent, William 
Morris; Sunday rehearsal 10).— Another great bill 
Is offered this week. Three Rlchardlnls, open 
in an excellent acrobatic number. Von Hoff. 
mimic, scored chiefly because hla work Is differ- 
ent from other mimics. Desn Bsdall Forbes snd 
Co.. in "A Wild Rose." well done. Brown snd 
Nfcvsrro, colored entertainers, very good. Snyder 
snd Buckley, presented their fsmlllsr mualcal 
comedy which went with a dash. Mc Watt era 
and Tyson, sustained their reputation of being 
excellent entertainers. Grace Hazard was the 
besdllner. She Is gifted with wonderful per- 
sonal charm, has an artistic .Instinct, and ber act 
v-as received with rounds of applause. Brengk's 
(Parisian Models, beautiful snd artistic. 

(EMPRESS (Daniel F. McCoy, mgr.; agent, 
B.C. ; Monday rehearsal •). — Anns Eva Fay, fea* 
lured, doing her usual mysteriou s mestsl 
telepathy act. Four Rio Bros., acrobats, ajood. 
Men then Sisters, musical comedy, good. Le Witt- 
Ashmore Co., good. Petcblng Bros., musical 
comedy, very fine. 

PDOPIJFS (James B. Fennessy, mgr.).— Fay 
Foster Co., In a burlesque, "Who Owns the 
Bsby?" A poor lot of msterlsl has bean handed 
out. Sam Adams snd Barry Thompson are the 
chief comedians, and they get all they can out of 
what they have to do. Fred Hill and Harry Kelly 
work in some good comedy In spots. Many of 
the laughs are secured through tbe rawest kind 
of broad sayings. Tbe olio numbers sre splendid. 
Billy Chsse starts off In a fine manner. Hill 
Bros., eccentric dancers, were excellent. Thomp- 
son and Garter, poor. A patriotic tableau was 
headed by Elva Grieves. The maueuvrea of the 
cborus was one of tbe best things of the show. 
Emery and Nodlne and Hill snd Ackermann 
closed. 

STANDARD (Frank J. Clemens, house sgent). 
—Parisian Widow. In the first scene Arthur 
Bell, as the landlady, got many a laugh. Ike 
Wall, as "Props," is one of tbe best things seen 
here this season. Ben Pierce is very funny, and 
Harry Bentley scored from tbe start. Margie 
Hilton is very good. 

AMERICAN (Harry Hart, mgr.; agent, Gua 
Son; Monday rehearsal 0:80). — Evans Evans, 
brother of "Honey Boy" Evans, was made the 
head liner for this week. The balance of the bill 
constats of: Musical Mays, Armo and Croumer, 
Abbot. Olsyne and Co., Louise Demnan, Clyde 

MABELLE NARCHELLE 



" THE GIRL IN THE BALLOON 



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At the AMERICAN MUSIC HALL THIS WEEK 
(Feb. 7). 

(ASEY&SMITH 

"The Thespian and the Hebrew." 
Premier Cornet! sts and Talking Comedians. 

A. E. JOHNSON, Agent Oh I Ton Mickey Fesley. 

WANTED 

Young Han to Flay Camtdj Farts 

In well Knawn Vaad trills Sketch. 

Hast at active. 

Address Comedy, VARIETY. NEW YORK. 

"AGIN FIZZ." Novelty Intermezzo. 

A musical effervescence, charged with snap and 
vim. Published by J. H. Remlok. Fins for vaude- 
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cents fcr a copy. To professionals, enclosing card 
and atamp, a copy sent free. 

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FRED KARNO'S Comsdiaas 



Broke all records at Dominion, Winnipeg 
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of London." 



New Produotlon in Maroh " The Dandy Thieves " 



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"HULA-HULA-DANCE" 

NKI'S liWMMI Till III CI. 



With MAX ROGERS in "THE YOUNG TUEBV' 



Direction, PAT CASEY. 



ESTELLE WORDETTE 



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"A HONEYMOON DT THE CATSKTLLS." 
Mooting with Gnat Socooaa. Direction B. A. MYERS, 610 Knickerbocker Theatre Building, Hew York. 



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FEB. 7, POLI'B, WATEEBVET. WEEK FEB. 14, KEITH'S, HIPPODROME, CLEVELAND. 

Direction PAT CASEY 




THE TRICK THAT TEACHES THOSE 
THAT TALK TRICKS. 



OEVILSTICKS! 

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"The QM With The Double Voloo" 



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Now playing BULLIYAN A OONSIDIVE CIRCUIT. 







THE ONE AND ONLY 



BERTIE FOWLER 

T HE CHEER UP COMEDIENNE. 
Playing a Few Weeki for JOE SHEA. WILLIAM PENN, PHILADELPHIA, Fob. 14, and week. 



SCARECROWS WHO SCARE MONEY INTO A THEATRE, 

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CHAMPIONS OF THE V.ORID. 
"I take pleasure In recommending' the act of Fielding and Carlos, who have played my entire circuit. 
I consider thii one of the best exhibition skating acts I have ever seen, as to exeoution, class and 
costumes. Thoy were a distinct hit over my circuit." — ALEX. PANTAGES. 

Care White Rats. Chicago Direction, B. A. MYERS. 



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HILDA HAWTHORNE 

AMERICA'S FOREMOST 

Female Ventriloquist 

Direction, AL. SUTHERLAND 

PERRY 



FEB. 14, LYRIC, DAYTON. 



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Author of the Boot Oomodleo In Vaudeville, par- 
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Pint and Co., Charles a. Lodor and Co., Grade 
Km met t and Co., Bmlly H. Greene and Co., 
Coombo and Stone, Shea a and Warren, Somen and 
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Dire and Percle Martin, and ©var 100 other Gen- 
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Room 815. 1400 Broadway. Wtw York. 

THERE IS BUT ONE 

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ROBINSON'S (William Overpeck, mgr.; agent, 
Caalno Co.; Monday rehearsal 10)." — Bight 
Stage-Struck Girls"; Dagmar Dunlap, harpist; 
The MUlards, comedy sketch, and Louis and Mann 
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CLEVELAND, O. 

KEITH' fl HIPPODROME (H. A. Daniels, mgr.; 
agent. U B. O. ; Monday rehearsal 10). — Mlakel- 
Hunt-Miller, songs and musical act, pleased; Lil- 
lian Tyce, hit; Ruby Raymond Trio, applaused; 
W. C. Fields, very ski If oil; Nambo Japaneae 
Troupe, good acrobats; Bdna Phillips and Co., 
In "Lost a Kiss," good comedy; Horace Wright 
and Bene Dietrich, hlgh-claaa singing; Bow- 
ers, Walters and Crooker. acrobats, fea- 
ture; Bnckner heads the bill with feats 
of daring and skill; m. p. close.— 
GRAND (J. H. Michel, mgr.; agent, U. B. O.; 
Monday rehearaal 10). — Young and Brooks, musical 
treat; Samuel P. Phillips, Impersonator, pleases; 
Lew Welch snd Co., "The Shoemaker," feature 
of the show; Boston Newsboys' Quartet, won fa- 
ror; To Bow, hypnotist, beadllner; m. p. close. 

ORPHBUM (Chas. H. Peckham, mgr.; agent, 

direct: Monday rehearaal 10).— Will J. O'Hearo, 
assisted by Bilcen Kesrney, In "A Romance of 
KUlarney," headllnea the bill; Vernon and Ver- 
non, acrobats and foot Jugglers; Johnsons, In 
dancing; Mackey and Rollins, comedy musical act; 
F. J. Straub, in unexpected effects; Farrell and 
Leroy. Gibson and Doherty, fun merchants; m. 

p. close. PRINCESS (Proctor E. Seas, mgr.; 

Bertrand Todd. asst. mgr.; agent, Gua Sun; Mon- 
day rehearsal 9).— Tlllle Locke, ill. songs; Frank 
Sayre, novelty violinist, good; Sherman's, comedy 
fketch, fair; Abbot-Andrews Co., dramatic sketch, 
feature; Richard Dickinson, singer, fair; Shady 
and Schad, a. and d., a big hit; m. p. close. 

KMPIRR (Burt F. McPhall, mgr.; Monday 

rehearsal 10). — "The Runaway Girls, with Jack 
Reld and Ella Reld Gilbert. The show la very 
well dressed and the chorus la well trained. The 

olio Is very good. 43TAR (Drew A Campbell. 

nr.grs.; Monday rehearsal 10).— Pat White's Gai- 
ety Girls gave a good show and the olio la 
standard. WALTER D. HOLCOMB. 



COLORADO SPRINGS, 00L» 

MAJESTIC (Frank Tammen, mgr.; agent, C. 
A 8. Circuit). — Gertie Everett, good; the Five 
Musical Lovelanda, very good; Billy Clark, min- 
strel, excellent; Tom Limon and Jungle Girls, 
big hit. PIKES PEAK. 

ELMTRA, M. T. 

MOZART (G. W. MIddleton, mgr.; agents, I. 
B. O.; Monday rehearsals 10). — Frauk Bush, bit; 
Three Renards, clever aerial act; Mesaer Sisters, 
good; Fred Hamlll's Bathing Beauties, good; 
Bsrnes Remlng Co., In "Mrs. Potter's First," In- 
teresting; 8am Barton, clever comedy unlcycllst. 

RIALTO (F. W. McConnell, mgr. and agent; 

Monday rehearsal 2). — Powers and Manning, Ber- 
tha Kellogg. May Oilman, Marie Bell, Florence 
Foster and Max Bruno. J. M. BEERS. 



ERIE, PA. ^ 
ALPHA (Suerken A Foster, ragrs. ; agents. 
U. B. O. ; Monday rehearsal 10). — Savo, very 
clever Juggler; Leonle, Pam, went big; The Sterl- 
ings, good comedy; Marron and Helns, old-time 
minstrels, very good; Mr. and Mrs. Perkins 
Fischer, very amusing; Witt's "Rosea of Kll- 
dsre." very classy; The Clarks In the Hazardous 
Globe, sensational. COLONIAL (C. R. Cum- 
mins, mgr.; agent, Gus Sun; Monday rehearsal 
10). — Ehrendell Bros, and Dutton, clever aero 
bats; The Arch City Trio, very good singing act; 
Whlttler-Ince and Co.. vrry amusing sketcti; 
Frank Daly, Irish comedian, well received; Baader- 
LaVelle Troupe, very cleveT comedy cyclists; 
The Angelus Quartet, very good singing nov- 
elty act. HAPPY HOUR (D. H. Connelly, 

mgr.; agent. Brasee Vaud. Clr-).— Frank Walsh, 
songs, good; Hsnk Adams, b. f., good; Dlcxson 
and Floyd, musical sketch, rery good. 

M. n. MIZENER. 

EVANBVILLE, USD. 
MAJESTIC (Edward Raymond, mgr.; agent, 
Wm. Morris Circuit).— Myrtle C. Byrne and Co., 
good shooting act; Mann and Franks, great line 
of talk; Lloyd Coppens, good with violin; War- 
ren, Lagarcla and Warren, great aerial artists; 
Wm. J. M'Dermltt, monolog; The Travlolas, good 
Jugglers: Fredrick and Kirkwood, pleasing dia- 
log. Business very good. GRAND (Ferd 

WastJcr, mgr.: agent, Orphenra Circuit). — Harry 
Tate's, "Motoring." pleased; Lavlnla Shannon and 
Co., comedy sketch, good; Mabel MX'ane, songs, 
good; Barry and Halvcrs, s. and d. : Ollvotil 
Troubsdours, good musical act; Wilson and HH 
olse. acrobatic act; Amoros Sisters, good. Business 
good. OBKRDORFEH. 

FALL RIVER, MASS. 

SAVOY (Julius Oahn, lessee and mgr.; agent, 
I. B. A.; Monday rehearsal 10) .— 8heedy'a vaude- 



ville; Breakway Barlows, aerlallsts, good; Ce- 
celia Weston, singing, good; Tanner and Gilbert, 
sketch, very good; Henri French, versatile artlat, 
excellent; Anderson and Golnes, colored enter- 
talners, very good; Dick Crollus and Co., sketch, 
"Shorty," a big hit; Mitchell and Cain, come- 
dians, good; Isbakawa's Japanese Acrobats, very 

good. BIJOU (L. M. Boas, mgr.; agent direct; 

Monday rehearsal 10). — M. p. and Princess Chin- 
qullla. Fern and Mack, Dick Thompson and Co., 
Tognarelly Bros., Herald Square Quartet, Ran- 
dall and Rldgely, Marie Camilla.— PREMIER 
(L. M. Boas mgr.; agent direct; Monday re- 
hearsal 10). — M. p. and Lottie Fremont, West and 
Young, Valvena and Lamore, Minnie Lee, Geo. 
Kaine. Little All Right and Co., Art Spauldlng. 

PLEASANT 8TREET (Walter Blgelow, mgr.; 

agent direct). — H. p. and vaudeville. 

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FORT WORTH, TEX. 

MAJESTIC (Thos. W. Mullaly, mgr.).— Coin's 
Dogs, hit; Lamothe Troupe; Cecil Gordon, good; 
Lazar and Laser Co., pleased; George Yeoman, 
big; Three Rlchardsons; Charley Olcott, clever; 

capacity. IMPERIAL (Ward A Feegles, 

props.) — American Singing Four, big; Abbott and 
Alba; Sadie Whiting, good; Blanche and Wally 
Clark; C. E. Able. I. K. FRIEDMAN. 



HAMILTON, 0. 

GRAND (McCarthy A Ward, mgrs.; agent, Gus 
Sun; Monday rehearsal 10). — The Bell founts, head 
and hand balancers, clever; Fred Lawrence and 
Co., In "The Light," very good; Mart el 11 and 
llossl, vocalists, fine; Chapman Sisters and 
Thomas, s. and d., applause; Soils Marimba Quar- 
tet, excellent. HENRY PECK. 



HURON, 8. D. 

BIJOU (John Connors, Jr., mgr.; agent, S. A 
C. ; Monday rehearsal 3 p. m.). — The Hermans, 
banjo, clever; Fred Ernshaw, monolog, very good; 
Baby Mae Herman, soubret, good; Falrburn and 
Falrburn. sketch, good; Prof. Orll, "crazed mu- 
sician," fair; Baby Claire, soubret, very good. 

JAMES P. MURPHY. 

HARTFORD, CONN. 

POLI'S (Oliver E. Edwards, mgr.; sgent, U. 
B. O.; Monday rehearsal 10)— Gus Edward's "Hol- 
land Helnles," headlined, featuring Janet Priest, 
act went exceptionally big; Charles and Fannie 
Van, "A Cu*e of Emergency, " very funny; Worm- 
wood's Dogs and Monkeys, entertaining as ever; 
Ray and Nice, lots of new stuff; Charles Mason, 
Rich Lancaster and Sue Stlllman, In "The Onion 
Trust." sketch, which went big; Harvey, Dc- 
Vora Trio, grotesque dancers, scored heavily; La 
Toy Brothers, scrobnts, clever, with a good 

comedy. SCFNIC (Harry C. Young, mgr.; 

spent direct; Monday rehearsal 9). — Katherlne 
St. Claire, s. ond d., fair; Charles Osborne, 
comedian, good- Harry Stuart, Imitations, very 

(tood; Charles Taylor. 111., songs, good. 

NOTES. —The Hartford Theatre will open next 
Monday with a "pop" show, under the manage- 
ment of E. A. Chadsey. This Is the second time 
this theatre has tried vaudeville and pictures, an 
attempt several years ago being unsuccessful. — 
George Hanscomb. formerly manager of Poll's was 
In town this week visiting frlende. — Princess 
Rajah tops the bill at Poll's next week and 
Peter, the man monkey, follows the week after. 
— There Is little probability of the local theatres 
reopening Sunday evenings with moving pictures 
as long as the present breach between Mayor 
Hookc/ end llio police court officials exists. 

R. W. OLMSTEAD. 

INDIANAPOLIS, LND. 

r.KAND (Sliafer Zelgler. mgr.; asent. U. B. 
O. ; Monday rehearsal 10). — Franklin and Stand- 
ards, difficult feats on the trampolln; Perry and 
White, comedy music and conversation; Henry 
('live and Mai Sturgls Walter, travesty magic, 
with comedy patter; Valerie Bergere and Co.. 
'"Hie Sultan's Favorite," comic Oriental farce, 
with pretty effects; Cunningham and Marlon, an 
acrobatic talk-fest: Six Musical Outtys, expert In- 
strumentalists; Wynn and Lee, "The Bllllken 
Freshman." grotesque comedy skit; Martinnettle 
and Sylvester, break neck acrobats, with chairs, 

defy the undertaker. Business good. (X)- 

LONIAL (Cecil Owen, mgr.; agent, Wm. Morris; 
Monday rehearsal 10). — Newhold and Carrol, 
parallel bar artist v; Calne and Odoro, dainty mu- 
sic and comedy; Francesca Redding. "Ilonora," 
fair; HaMen and Haves, daffy dancers; Marimba 
Band, novel musical act; Redwny and Lawrence, 
musical comedians: Karno's "A Night In Hn Eng- 
lish Millie Hull," amusing. Business fair.--- - 
UMPIRE (Henry K. Biirlon, mgr). Sam T. 
Jink's Own Co. R In business. Next week: 'Hie 
Frolicsome Liiml-s JOE S\ MII/LEK. 

LA CROSSE, WIS. 

MAJESTIC (F. L. Koppells-rger. mgr; agent, 
S.-C ; Monday rehearsal 12). — Dolan and I.enhar, 
i lever sketch, "The Hlghtoned Burglar"; The 
Berlnls, good singing set; Great FrauceUus, head 




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room before the return of the bridegroom's aristocratic parents, who, on their arrival, unfold tbe 
plan for tbe solvation of the family fortunes. Tbe son fear* to snnounce bis marriage In the face 
of such conditions snd the ensuing complications are cleverly arranged mirth producers. The un- 
couth expressions of tbe bride, who has been Introduced as 'Miss Jones, s college friend,' combined 
with ber rough snd rjady tatle mannera, shock tbe mother-in-law to such so extent thst sn open 
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easily tbe daintiest tblng in the performance, although the Academy audience bcemed to prefer Iht 
specialty In the laat act. Anyhow, she Is tbe hit of tbe plice. Then Miss Heath burlesqued 'The Girl 
from the Golden West/ and also made a hit." 

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liners, great heavyweight Jugglers; Art Adair, 
went well; Alice Barry, singer, went well; W. L. 
Werden, assisted by Marie Gearln, "Production of 
Art and Song," a continuous bit. M. H. FIELD. 



ORPHBUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent 
direct; rehearsal Monday 6).— Good bill, headed 
by Bobby Pandor and Brother; Marvelous Toklo, 
wire, average; Lester and Kellett, good; Lancton, 
Lucler and Co., pleased; Five Juggling Normans, 
beat yet; Jas. F. McDonald, sonologist, droll; 
Chadwick Trio, bit of bill. LEO LOGAN. 



ford, character singing, fair; Hilda Hawthorne, 
ventriloquist, scored heavily; Aerial Smith, proved 

a strong closing act. LYBIO HALL.— Mason 

and Lee, gymnasts, very good; Florence Moreney, 
harp soloist, well liked; Eugene Page, mandollnlst, 
went big; J. C. Henderson, HI. songs. 

"BILLY ARMSTRONG. 



LOUISVILLE, XT. 

MARY ANDERSON (J. L. Weed, mgr.; agent, 
Orpheum Circuit). — Bob and Lip Co., fair; Keene 
and Adams, s. and d., very good; Rose Royal 
and Statue Horse, bit; Laura Buckley, monolog, 
clever; Donald and Carson, good; Win. R. Thomp- 
son and Co., In "Pride of the Regiment," Inter- 
esting; Warren and Blanche rd, singing and talk- 
ing, big scream; Three Bounding Gordons, acro- 
bats, good, m. p. BUCKINGHAM (Horace Mc- 

Orockllb. mgT.). — Wine, Women and Song, good 
show, weU attended. J. M. OPPBNHEIMEB. 



MTJNOIE, DTD. 

STAR (Ray Andrews, mgr.; agent, Gus Sun; 
Monday rehearsal 10.30). — Prof. Lewis' Troupe 
of trained Dogs and Monkeys, clever; Lucius 
Falrchlld and Helen Van Buren, "For He's s 
Jolly Good Fellow," very good; McCauley and 
Connell, b. f. comedians, a laughing hit; Willie 
Hale and Bro., very good. GEORGE FIFBR. 



evoked laughter; Eltlnge, peerleaa. ORPHEUM 

(Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent direct; rehearsal 
Monday 10). — Lena Pantser, will received; the 
McGreevls, comedy, scored; Five Avolos, warmly 
welcomed; Carson snd Wlllard, liberally ap- 
plauded; Gordon Eldrld Co., hearty sppreclstion; 
George Auger, went big; Mile. Bland, more del- 
surtlan than terpalchorean ; Lavlne-Clmaron Trio, 

closed the show. WINTER GARDEN (Lew 

Rose, mgr.; agent direct; rehearaal Sunday 10). — 
Jones, musical, found favor; Pick, educated 
equine, fine reception; the IIux tables, return en- 
gagement, hit; Miss Young, singer, vivacious; 
"The Burglar" held Interest; Ampero and Joa- 
quin, dancers, graceful. 0. M. SAMUEL. 



O.; Monday rehearaal 10). — Alpha Comedy Four, 
s. and d., fair; Ethel Fuller and Co., "A House 
of Cards," went well; Hayes and Alpolnt, "Hans 
Nlx'a Baby," fair; Henry Leone and Anne Dale, 
singing, good; Dan Burke and his "Wonder 
Girls," pleased; W Coughter, 111. songs. 

GEORGE FRANKLIN 



AUDITORIUM SODNIC TEMPLE (W. D. Brad- 
street, mgr.; agent, Quigley Amusement Bureau; 
Monday rehesraal 10).— Four Lukens, casting act, 
real sensation; Sadie Helf, singing comedienne, 
took well; Maetellucl Lucey Trio, musical, wall 
received; Mae Merrill, prima donna, one of the 
fsvorltos. T. C. KBNNEY. 



>0RT, FA. 

ORPHBUM (Frank White, mgr.; agent. 
Polsck Bzchange; Monday rehearsal 10).— 7-10: 
Msnsfleld Bros., Billy Dale, The Andersons, Paul 
snd Reynolds, Tom Kumm. King and Mason, Les- 
lie Feathers, Austoo Wslsb, York-Herburt Trio, 
Gebhsrt West sod Berncr. M. 8. HAUL. 



MILWAUKEE. WIS. 

MAJESTIC (James A. Higler, mgr.; agent, Or- 
pheum Circuit direct; Monday rehearsal 10:80). — 
Three Mascagno Bros., eccentric comedians; Car- 
lln and Clark, German comedians; Herr J. Ru- 
bens, transparent painter; World and Kingston, 
very good; Amy Butler snd Four Boys, good; 
Mabel Bardlne and Co.. In "Suey San," Chinese 
classic; Otis Harlan, songs snd stories, heads the 

bill; Oalcedo, king of the wire. GAYBTY (T. 

R. O'Brien, mgr.).— Chas. H. Waldron's "Troca- 

deros," as popular as ever. STAR (F. Trott- 

man, mgr.).— "New Century Girls" Co. 

THEATORTUM. ORPHBUM, PRINCESS, LYRIC 
and DELIGHT (T. Saxe, mgr.).— M. p. and 111. 
songs. HERBERT MORTON. 

MONTREAL. 
BKNNETTS (Geo. Drlsroll, mgr.; agent. U. 
n. <).; rehearsal 10).— "The Top of the World 
Dancers." headllners worked hard and pleased 
n.sny Three Hantons, band balancing, very good; 
Wlllard Sims and Co., big laughing hit; O'Brlwo, 
Havel and Kyle, pleased greatly Fred Dupres, 
singing comedian, well liked; Carter and Blu- 



NEWARK, N. J. 

PROCTORS' (R. O. Stewart, mgr.; agent, U. 
B. O.; Monday rehearsal 0). — Valeaka Buratt and 
Co., In "the Belle of the Boulevard." proved a 
winner; Exposition Four, clever musicians; Wm. 
Wolf snd Co., in "The Head of the House," 
good: Nelson and Otto, repeat former success; 
Csmllle Trio, work well, as did the Wynnlngs 
in s. snd d.; Fred Watson, monolog, and Rae 
snd Brosche, In "A Woman of Few Words," 

helped along. AMERICAN (Geo. McDermlt, 

mgr.: agent. Wm. Morris; Monday rehearsal 0). 
-George Lashwood Is tesrlng things off In a 
livery manner; Thos. Keough and Ruth Francis. 
In "The Ward Heeler," laughs; Hail and Earl, 
comedians; Darlings' Mules, funny; Two Roses, 
instrumental; Edith LeRoy, comedienne, comely; 
Harvey and Lee, old favorites; Aston and Stevens, 

patter act. ARCADE (L. O. Mumford. mgr.; 

Monday rehearsal 10). — The Five Durands, fea- 
tured, went very well; Herts-Stahl Co., In "The 
Banker and the Thief"; Phil Broun, character 
comedians; Jess Sanders in monolog; Mayland 
and Housel, Will Burke and Co., in clever skit, 
"The Jew Peddler"; La Belle Twins, s. snd d.; 
Leonsa, clever contortionist; Geo. Home, come- 
dian; Foley and Dale, all seemed to please. 

EMPIRE (Loon Evans, mgr.). — The Cozy Corner 
Girls arc doing a nice business here with good 
show, including Rossi's Musical Elephants and hla 

four dancing girls. WALDMANNS (Lee Ot- 

telengul, mgr.). — A good show here by the 
Bowery Burlesquers, headed by Ben Jansen and 
Lizzie Prellgh; trade is brisk at this bouse. 

JOE O'BRYAN. 



NORFOLK, VA. 

COLONIAL (W. T. Klrby, mgr.; sgent, U. B. 
O. ; Monday rehearaal 10). — Insa and Lorella, scro- 
1-atlc act, pleases; Karl, playing selections on 
freak instruments, hit; Gordon snd Pickens Co., 
take well; H. T. MacConnell and Co., "The Preal- 
dent of the 13 Club," score, laughing hit; The 
Alpha Four, hoop- rolling and Juggling; Lore Mer- 
rill snd Frsnk Otto In "After the Shower," re- 
called at every performance; Lasky'a "Twen- 
tieth Century, Limited," scored heavily. 

MAJESTIC (Otto Wells, mgr.; agent, 

Norman Jeffries). — "Four Soldier Fid- 
dlers," excellent; Dsvis and Merrill, comedy 
sketch, fine; Leo Tempest, good receptloo; pictures 
close. 10-12: Louis Worth, eccentric comedian; 
Pssquellns Devoe and Walter Evans snd Co., com- 
edy sketch. ORPHEUM (Stephen Butler., mgr. ; 

agent, Norman Jeffrlee).— 7-9: Louis Worth, Pss- 
quellns Devoe snd Wslter Evsns and Co. 10-12: 
Four Old Soldier Fiddlers, Davis and Merrill. 

LEO TEMPEST. 



PORTLAND, ORE, 

ORPHBUM (J. Cordray, mgr.; agent, W. V. 
A.).— Fred Lindsay snd Co., beadliner, novel and 
Interesting; Wslter C. Kelly, "The Virginia 
Judge," scream; Reed Bros., clever gymnasts, 
good comedy; Bowser snd Hlnkle, good; J. W. 
Clark's Monks, excellent; Julia Frary, entertain- 
ing; Ubel and Irwin, good. JANTAGB8' (John 

A. Johnson, mgr.; agent, W. 8.).— Four Aerial 
Lloyds, excellent features; Blske's Mule Maud, 
scream; Vlollnskt, reel musician ; Young Buffalo, 
clever; Somer and Ott. liberally applauded; 
Small, Sloans and Sheridan, excellent; Leo White. 

ill. songs, good. GRAND (Frsnk Clfflnberry, 

mgr.; sgent, 8.-C). — Montrose Troupe, clever ac- 
robats; Matthews snd Bannon, scresm; Herbert, 
frog man, great; Wlnnlfred Stewart, excellent; 
Barrlton. Jim Rutherford and Co., good; Fred 
Bauer. HI. songs. W. B. B. 



RACINE, WIS. 

BIJOU (F. B. Stafford, mgr.; agent, W. Y. A.). 
— Mason, MUbur snd Gordon, beadliner, great; 
Vsrlety Trio, bit of bill with singing; Lewis and 
I.ewls, sketch, good; Isabella Howell, exceptionally 
clever; G. F. Bailey, one-legged barrel Jumper, 
found favor; pictures. J. B. P. 



NEW BEDFORD, MASS. 
NKW BEDFORD (W. B. Cross, mgr.).— Danny 
Simmons, good; Flta's Dogs, clever dogs; Mae Mc- 
Donald, very popular. SAVOY (J. W. Barry. 

mgr.). — 79: Clark Brothers, did nicely; Mc- 

Laln Sisters, novel sister act. NICKEL (J. 

McAloon, mgr.).— Pictures. H. C. TRIPP. 

NEW ORLEANS, LA. 

IMiennmeual business at all theatres, occa- 
sioned by Mardl Gras visitors. AMERICAN (Win. 
T. Grover, mgr.; agent. William Morris; rehear- 
sal Sunday 10). — Bennington Bros., neat opener: 
Howley and Leslie, did nicely; Menetekel, excited 
curiosity; Kathryn Mlley, amused the visitors; 
the Moores, well dressed number; Hall and Earle, 



PITTSBURG. 

GRAND (J. P. Harris, mgr.; agent. U. B. O.; 
Monday rehearsal 10).— Howard and North In 
•Back In Wellington," big bit; Imperial Mu- 
sicians, novel; Three Nevaros, much admired; 
Tempest. Sunshine Trio, good singing; Edwins 
Barry, supported by Wm. Blcbarda and Co., kept 
everybody guessing; George Austin Moore made 
good; Stuart, "ihe Male Pattl," clever snd mys- 
tifying. First time for Stuart at the Grand. Silv- 
ers, lots of laughs. Curson Sisters, startling aerial 

perlormance. KEN YON (H. R. Poiack. mgr.; 

agent, Poiack Exchange: rehearsal 10).— Two 
feature acts, drawing large audiences. Frank 
Rut t ledge and Co. In "Our Wife" and Paul Asard 
Trio, acruhats. Other g<»od acts In bill are Fran- 
cis Wood. Cooper and Brown, Keene and Deane. 

LIBERTY (Abe Cohen, mgr.; agent, Gus 

Sun; rehearsal 10).— Big hit registered by Stewart 
and Raymond, female minstrels; Spanish Dancers. 

Matilda and Aleva. much applause. GAYBTY 

(Henry Kurtxinan. mgr.).— "The Gay Masquer 
aders." by the upplausc received will no doubt 
make gmid. The music Is the best part of produc- 
tion. ACADEMY (Harry Williams, mgr.).— 
"Miss New York. Jr.." one of the l*est companies 
here Mils season. M. S. KAUL. 



PTTT8FIELD, MASS. 
EMPIRE (J. H. Tebbetts, mgr.; agent, U. B. 



READING, FA. 

ORPHEUM (Frank D. Hill, mgr.; agent, U. 
R. O. ; Monday rehearsal 10:30).— (M. p.; Pankleb 
and Co., pleased; Will Hart, very well liked; 
Tom and Gertie Grimes, laughs; The Four Bards. 

excellent. ORAM) (Onrnellus Keeney, mgr.; 

agent. W. S. Cleveland; Monday rehearsal 11). — 
M. p.; Al. Warren; Cordon and Barber, good; 
Barrett and Wlllard, very well recejpjd; Bluke's 
Comedy Clmi*, li'-adllner, good animal act. 

O. R. II. 

SALT LAKE, UTAH. 

ORI'IIKUM (Martin Peek, gen. mgr.; agent di- 
rect: rehearsal Sunday 10). — Orpheum road show. 
Capacity business. Ida O'Day and Co., "A Bit 
of Old Chelsea." scored big; Burke Clark, with 
art, also good; Melville and Hlgglna, hit of 
Mil; Knight Bros, and Marlon Sawtelle, eccen- 
tric dancers, Immense; Hyman Meyer, comedy 
penologist, well received; Maude Roches, "A 
Night in a Monkey Music Hall," continual 
laughter; La Tltcomb, "81nger on Horseback," 
well received; Montambo and Rartelll, acrobats, 

very good. MISSION (John Clark, mgr.; agent, 

C. S.; rehearsal Thursday 10). — Good business. 
Arthur Dean Sextet, well received; Brothers 
Damm, novel acrobata, well received; Harry 
Gordon, dancer, good; Mr. and Mrs. W. W. 
O'Brien, pleased; George II. Wood, b. f., fair; 
Delmoro and Lee, aerial sensation, scored big. 
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Fischer, Seattle and RoTier, Salt Lake; Tehear- 
aal Monday 10). — Vaudeville and pictures. Five 
shows a daj, s. r. o. Marvelous Reno, wire act. 
well received; Baby Halcyon, a six-year-old, good 
enough for the big time; Musical Camerons, 
good. EUGENE J. OWEN. 



BAM AHTOVIO, TEX. 

ALAMO (Curt Wlehl, mgr.; agent, direct; Mon- 
day rehearsal 12).— Slg. Belnflelds, lady minstrels. 

went well, here for two weeks. STAR (O. F. 

Newell, mgr.; agents, WlUlaraa-Kuebeller Co.; 
Monday rehearsal 10). — Miss Jewell and Co., good; 
Lucy Wuiken, went well; Lawrence Alberta, well 

received. AUDITORIUM (Brown ft Storm, 

mgrs.; agent, Princess Theatrical Bichsnge; Mon- 
day rehearsal 12). — Mile. Brochard, European no- 
velty act; Qulfly Adair, s. and d.; Miss Tolbext, 

soutiret. Academy of Music opened Monday, 

Feb. 7, with "The Strollers," a vaudeville com- 
bination. The company: Pauline Walsh, Imper- 
sonator; Reno, handcuff act; Billy Clark, b. f. ; 
Bnelea Norrls, enubret; Adalsde and Stephens and 
William Lent In a playlet, entitled "How to Be- 
come an Actress"; Naterlne Manning, contralto, 
soloist. LLOYD. 



opener, excellent bill. MAJESTIC (Frank Don- 

nfcllttu, mgr.: agent, S.-C). — Balton Troupe, ex- 
cellent; llee» Proaser, scored, Collins and Brown, 
very funny; Smith and Harris, landed many 
laughs; Miller and Russell, very clever; Pero 

and Wlleon. warmly rewarded. PANTAGES* 

(Alex. Pantages, mgr.; agent, W. 8.). — Four 
Herman*, remarkable; Billy Beard, scream; Sey- 
mour and Dupre, floe; Louisiana Quintet, riot; 
Karl Henley and Co., very clever; Jenlfor and 
George, very good, bad position. W. O. T. 



O.; Monday rehearsal 10:30). — Pederaon Bros., 
went big; Frankle Carpenter, Jere Grady and Co., 
fair; Mrs. Wm. B. Annls and Co., good; Frank 
Morrell, pleased; Gus Edward's Blonde Typewrit- 
ers, fair; Little Billy, went big; Marcel and 

Boris, hit of bill. Ray Cox did not appear after 

Monday matinee on account of a very heavy cold. 

SAM FREEMAN. 



WHEE JNO, W. VA. 

APOLLO (H. W. Roger*, mgr.).— Renta-Santley 
Co. opened to very good business. Rice at Barton'* 
Big Gaiety Co. latter half of week. O. M. H. 



SHARPSBURO, PA. 

MAJESTIC (Jonas Miller, mgr.; sgent, Polack 
Exchange. Monday rehearsal 10). — 7-10: Steppe 
and Soladar, Gertie Ritchie, Wilbur and Harring- 
ton, Deloa* and Pearl, Leslie Feather*, the Ander- 
sons, Mr. and Mr*. Henderson, Sonscrant, Cecil 
Hall, Tom Hum. M. 8. KAUL. 



BAN DIEGO, CAL. 

QUEEN (B. J. Donnellan, mgr.; agent, S.-C: 
rehearsal Monday 101 . — Week 31: Extra good 
bill. Long and Cotton, good; Josephine Gassmann, 
excellent; Nellie Burt, neat singing act; Malvern 

Troupe, clever acrobat*. Pictures. PRINCESS 

(Fred Ballien, mgr.; agent, Bert Levey; rehear- 
sal Monday 1).— O'Dell and Hart, laughable; Al 
Franks and Co. in "A Troublesome Peddler," ap- 
plauded; HI. song* and m. p. EMPIRE (H. C. 

Moore, mgr.). — M. p. and HI. song* by Annie 

Montgomery. GRAND (R. Beers Loos, mgr.). 

— Special engagement of Eliot Beamer, basso. 

good; m. p. JBWELL (M. S. LeClalre, mgr.). 

— M. p. UNION F. W. Bublow, mgr.).— M. p. 

NOTE.— Earl Marah, treasurer of the Pick- 
wick, left 31 for an extended eastern trip. 

SAVANNAH, GA. 

ORPHEUM (Joseph A. Wilensky, mgr.; agent, 
Inter-State; Monday rehearsals 2). — Don Carney, 
piano recitations, a big hit; John H. Reld, scored 
big; Bennet Sisters, *. and d., very good; George 
Grotty, scored well; Charles and Kittle Gibson, 
well received: Bob Albright, hit; May Rerdelle, 

hit of the bill. COZY (Charles Bernard, lessee; 

Arthur Lucas, res. mgr.). — Fifth successful week 
of Zlnn's Musical Comedy Co., presenting "The 
Sultsn of Morocco," a tuneful and bright musical 
comedy, with plenty of good singing and clever 
dancing. The leading part* are well taken by Ola 
Olsen, Cell* Mavis, Frances V. Grey, Arthur 
Mores, Sam Hyams, J. W. Clifford and Hasel Wil- 
son. The Bijou will not run vaudeville as was 
heretofore stated In VARIETY, a* the Bijou Stock 
Co., under the direction of B. A. Schiller, i* hav- 
ing a most successful run, and their atay In 
Savannah will be indefinite. 

R, MAURICE ARTHUR. 



SIOUX CITY, IA. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, genl. mgr.; agent, 
direct; Sunday rehearsal 10). — Benjamin Chapin, 
lieadllner, "Abraham Lincoln" aketch, flue; Mr. 
Hymack. lightening changes, unique, big hand; 
Anna Laugblln, s. and d., popular; Charles F. 
Semou, monolog, pleasing; Stelllng and Revell, 
acrobatics, clevor; Mankln, "frog man." very 
good. C. 8. C. 

SPOKANE, WASH. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, 
W. V. A.).— Lottie William* and Co., strong 
feature; Abeam, cycling comedian, novel; Jimmy 
Lucas, went big; Pauline Moran, excellent; Dol- 
ley and Sayles, scream; Churlene and Charlene, 

good; Douglass and Douglass, strong opener. 

PANTAGES' (E. Clarke Walker, mgr.; agent, 
W. S.). — Pauline, a sensation; Vin's Model*, splen- 
did; Erreto Bros., clever; the HedUckar, good; 
Musical Montgomerys, enjoyed. WASHING- 
TON (Geo. Blaksley, mgr.; agent, S.-C). — 
Schlaveny's Troupe, headline; Phantastlc Phan- 
toms, very good; Kelly and Wentworth, a hit; 
Harry Bachellor, went well; Ralph C. Whitehead, 
landed solid; Three Singing Girls, favorites. 

J. B. M'HUGH. 



TORONTO, ONT. 

SHEA'S (J. Shea, mgr.; Monday rehearsal 10). 
— Albert Chevalier, great; Royal Toklo Troupe, 
sensational; Howard and Lawrence, fine; Went- 
worth, Nestor and Teddy, a hit; Oscar Loralne, 
pleased; Brady and Mahoney, fair; Bully Family, 

clever. MAJESTIC (Wm. Morris, Inc., mgr.; 

Monday rehearsal 10). — Four Mortons, scored 
strongly; Kara, very clever; Tom McOulre, funny; 
Bert Grant and Irving Jones, fair; Wilton Bros., 
pleased; Glendower and Manioo, clever. GAY- 
ETY (T. B. Henry, mgr.). — The Great Behman 
Show is a glltedged one and caught the crowds. 
STAR (F. W. Stair, mgr.).— Miner's Ameri- 
cans, pleased. GRIFFIN'S AYRE8 STREET 

(Peter F. Griffin, mgr.). — Vaudeville and pic- 
tures. HARTLEY. 



SCHENECTADY, N. T. 

MOHAWK (Chas. T. Taylor, mgr.).— 3-0: 
Harry Bryant's Burlesque Co., pleased. S. R. O. 
at each performance. 7-0: Rose 8ydell Big 
Show. Opened to good business. S. J. KING. 



SEATTLE, WASH. 

ORPHEUM (Carl Belter, mgr.; agent, W. V. 
A.).— Clara Belle Jerome ond Girl; Winona Win- 
ter; Felix and Barry and Co.; Reynold* and Done- 
gen and Garden City Trio, all scored heavily; 
William Flemen, fair; Rltley and Remo, good 



SPRINGFIELD, MASS, 

POLI'S (S. J. Breen, res. mgr.; agent, W. B. 
O. ; Monday rehearsal 10). — Dennis Bros., break- 
away ladders, good; Elsie Boebm, freak voice; 
Porter J. White and Co., In "The Visitor," a 
very good sketch; Bowman Bros., fair; Kalmar 
and Brown, very neat stepping; Victoria Four, 
entertaining; Ergot 1 1 and Lilliputians, novel Ris- 
ley troupe. — GII.MORB (Wm. Ryan, mgr.). — 7-9: 
Columbia Burlesquera, with good olio. 10-12: 
Whlteslde-Strauss Co., in repertoire and vaude- 
ville; Johnson Sisters, Musical Lockwooda, Marie 
Le Clair, Maude Clement, Vivian Laldlaw, Dewey, 
violinist; Burdette Bro*., acrobat*. G. A, P. 

BT. JOHN, V. B. 

ORPHEUM (F. G. Spencer, mgr.; agent, I. B. 

O.). — Maximo King, wire walker, good. 

NICKEL (Walter Goldlng, mgr. ) .—Picture* and 
songs; vocalists, Holmea and Buchanan. Ca- 
pacity. UNIQUE (F. G. Spencer, mgr.).— 

picture* and songs; vocalist, Jaa. Tufts. Good 
business. STAR (Robert McKay, mgr.). — Pic- 
tures and songs; vocalist, Anna Edward*. Busi- 
ness good. GEM (Fred Selby, mgr.). — Pictures 

and songs; vocalist^ Percy Harney. Good busi- 
ness. GORDON. 



SYRACUSE, V. T. 
GRAND (Jo. Pearlatein, mgr.; agent, U. B. 



TYRONE, PA. 

BIJOU (M. L. Schaibley, mgr.; agent, Gu* 8un; 
Monday rehearsal 1). — 3-ft: Bob McLaughlin, b. f., 
good; Wagner and Campeau, pleased. 7-0: Violet 
Gleason, singing comedienne, pleased; O'Neill Trio, 
*. and d., good. 

VANCOUVER, B. 0. 

ORPHEUM (A. S. Cough, mgr.; agents, S.-C.; 
rehearsal Monday 11). — Gerald, juggling, head- 
liner; Alf. Klppon, ventriloquist; Pete Baker, 
dlslectlan; Hathaway and Sugel, *. and d. ; 
Les Theodores, acrobats; Moore and Palmer, 

comedy sketch. PANTAGES' (Geo. Calvert, 

mgr.; agent direct). — Three Yascarys. acrobats; 
Four Sullivan*, a. and d., share headline honors; 
Davis and Walker, s. and d. ; Rembrandt, car- 
toonist; The Martins, aketch; Dan Fay bio, ill. 
songs and m p. MAC. 

WASHINGTON, D. C. 

CHASE'S (Wlnnineld DeWltt, mgr.; agent, U. 
B. O.). — Marie Denton, imitations; The Wbeelers, 
clever Jugglers; Splssel Bros, and Co., pantomime 
Juggling, very good; 8amardoff and Soma, good; 
Three V> grants, musical, big ovation; Burt Earl, 
comedy hanjolst. pleased; "Country Club," big 
ImpfVKsion.— —LYCEUM (Eugene Kernan, mgr.). 
— "Big Review," one of the best here this sea- 
son. THE ARCADE PALACE OF FUN.— 

Opens 14. VIRGINIA (Wm. Aurey, mgr.; 

agent, U. B. O. and S.-C). — Nelusco, good; 
Italian Opera Trio, bit; DeWltt and Elmer. 

scored; The Delatenoeo, acrobats, clever. 

ACADEMY OF MUSIC (Jno. Lyons, mgr. and 
agent). — Fred Wilbur, comedian, went well; 
Sondhelmer and Helmuth, dancers, good; pic 

tures. GAYETY (Geo. Peck, mgr.).— "The 

Serenade™. '* beaded by Bob Van Osten. a clever 

comedian in two pleasing burjettas. CASINO 

(A. C. Mayer, mgr.; agent, William Morris). — 
Paris, Conway and Paris, well received; Musical 
Mays, very good; Four Comrade*, acrobats, clever; 
Frances and Irving, good; Jimmy Cowper, pleased; 
Rose De France and Dogs, creditable; Oolton and 
Darrow, scored; Whitley and Bell, pleased; pic- 
tures. MAJESTIC (Frank B. Weston, mgr.). 

— Bradley Minstrels, good; Alice Tecbow's Cats, 
well received; Roach and Hart, excellent; Elisa- 
beth Herald, artist, scored; picture*. PLAZA 

(Tom Moore, mgr.; agent, McCassen). — Harty 
Chick, good; Teller's Quartet, pleased; picture*. 



WINNIPEG, CANADA. 

DOMINION (W. B. Lawrence, mgr.; agent, 
Wm. Morris).— Herman Lelb and Co., In "Dope," 
headlined, refreshing sketch, splendidly done, Mr. 
Lelb scoring: Five Juggling Jordana, hit; Sophie 
Tucker, very bright, went big; The Bachelor 
Club, singing, very fine; King and Marshall, good; 
Maud Allen, good; Dllla and Templeton, good. 
BIJOU (Geo. Cane, mgr.; agent, S.-C). —The 
Laagard Troupe, headlined, went big; Frankle 
Kane and Leo Kantor, "The Interrupted Honey- 
moon," excellent; Mler and Mora, bag punchers; 
Fox and Ward, minstrels, and Frank Whitman, 

dancing viollniHt, completed line blU. NOTES. 

—When "dark" for the whole week, tbe Walker 
(Klaw & Erlanger bookings), bss been swinging In 
tbe Oi-|>beum hbows from Minneapolis on their way 
westward. — This week the bill was spoiled by 
tbe management running In four local and vary 
ordinary acta.— The bill: "In Luson," English 
Operatic Quartet, McGlnnls Brother*. Bobert 
Henry Hodge and Co., Scott and Wilson, Walter 
McRaye, May Leonder and Her Gladiators, Eileen 
Magulre, Great Juplters. — Orpheum bookings are 
also down for next week. — Through the Illness of 
one of their members tbe Five Juggling Jordan* 
were badly handicapped in their Monday shows. 
They finished the week, however. In splendid 
form. — Tbe local theatrical hockey league, which 
bus been such a source of pleasure to visiting 
nrtlHts, legitimate and vaudeville, stand thus: 
William Morris, The Rhuberts, melodrama, and 
S.-C. Klaw & Erlangcr'a playhouse Is not repre- 
ncnted. HUGH. 



Y0NXER8, N. T. 

WARBURTON (Joseph E. Scbanberger, mgr.; 
agent, Edward 8. Keller; Monday rehearsal 10:80). 
— Hassan's Ben All's Arabs, acrobatic act, good; 
Mllo Beldon and Co., "Button, Button, Who'a Got 
the Button?" (New Acta), good Reception ; Cooke 
and Bothert, c. s. snd d., very tsklng; Masart 
and Rose, music snd singing, good; "The Naked 
Truth," very funny; Marion 8hlrley, dainty sing- 
ing and banjo playing, did nicely, not app reciat ed; 

Kaufman Bros., b f., real bit. ORPHEUM 

(Sol. Schwartz mgr,; agent, Keith A Proctor**; 
Monday and Thursday rehearsal 12). — Good pro- 
gram. 7-9: James O. Sbepard and Co., in "The 
Masterpiece," good; Katerlna and the Kstsen- 
Jsmmer Kids, comical Dutch pickaninnies, good 
dancing; Mitchell Three, acrobatic and boxing, 
did well; Sidney Falk, singing "Hoop-la." very 
good. ORIS. 



YOUNGflTOWN, O. 

I'UJNCBBS (Fitch A Hanltch, mgrs.; agent, 
Giih Sun). — Eugene Bmmett, neat singing set; 
Drlaco snd Darle, pleasing; Stanley and Cham- 
bers, trampoline acrobats, nice line of tricks, 
firHt half of week. The Morrisons, comedy sketch; 
Buckley and Hall, comedians, and Fanton Trio, 

acrobats, second half. NOTES. —Fitch and 

Hanltch have arranged for dally change of "syn 
dlcate" pictures at the BljOu. — Joseph Wess, man- 
ager of Avon Park, was married Feb. 8 to Miss 
Lulu Mackey, the only woman attorney at the 
Trumbull County, O., bar. The pair will spend 
n honeymoon in Hungary. — Part of the Park the- 
atre building will be converted into a hotel and 
restaurant. — The Adams Amusement Company 
mny decide to rcopt-n Avon Park this summer. — 
Idora Park will again play "United" acts thU 
season. O. A. LBEDY. 



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DoYoy LOVE? 



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RUN sand S 

Irving Berlin has written a variety of extra verses for this number which is 

material you can not buy. 

HE WROTE ALL OF LILLIAN SHAW'S SONGS WHY SAY MORE? 

TFH CMVnrn .r*/\ music publishers 

I LU SIlTULri Wij (Inc.) 112 W. 38th St., New YorK 

CHICAGO OFFICE: Oneonta Building. FRANK CLARK, Mg>. 



When smewerinp advertisements kindly mention Vaedxty. 



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VARIETY 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



Another Grand 
Triumph of 



Dr. CARL 




at PERCY WILLIAMS' 

Alhambra Theatre 

NEW YORK 

The spacious building 
packed to suffocation 
at every performance 
by thousands of yell- 
ing, screaming, roaring, 
laughing and admiring 
crowds and hundreds 
turned away. Noth- 
ing like it seen in 
vaudeville before. A 
$25,000 vaudeville 
production. A show 
without an equal. A 
performance without a 
peer. An act fit for 
any stage. Is an ab- 
solutely sure box office 
winner. 

NEXT WEEK 

ORPNEUM, BROOKLYN 

* 

All Communications 

Pat Casey 



"A Night In A 
Monkey Music Hal 



MAUDE ROCHEZ 

At Present Orpheum Road Show 




MiOHAEL Em mZBERALD 



HH 



Playing United Tim*. 
This Week (Feb. 7), MARYLAHD, BALTIMORE, 



IHe Wizards of Motion 



s? yj 




AIM 5H6IHt(\S 

ORPHEUM CIRCUIT. 

Direction, PAT 

DAM ALTUS, 




IOTIO& 

BESSIE BROWNIE AND CO. 

nr 

"THE WAS IS OVER." 
Will hereafter be known by the old team nemo, 

The Brownies and Co. 

THE GREATEST OF CLASSICAL DANCERS. 
ROSITA 

MANTILLA 

Address HOTEL HORMAHDIE, HEW TORE. 

loleen Sisters 

EUROPEAH HOVELTY ACT. . 
Sharpshooting on the tight wire. 
RICHARD PITROT, Agent, Omces, Hew York and 

Berlin. 

Manager, 8IDHET L RAHEIH. 

RAY W. SNOW 

"THE XAH ABOUT TOWH." 
Playing 8T7LLIVAH A COH8IDIHE CIRCUIT. 

THE 0IIAI 



c V)*e. f . Qen,^ 

"TEE NARROW rSLUUL" 



rew Tear te 



A Merry Xmu and a Happy Hew Tear t* AIL 

THE PIOTTIS 



"Tka Italian and Kin 
Care YARIETT. 



W. t WHIM 



•* 



In ate latent "t P. M. AT 



STORED far 



this 



SHIELDS 

YIEHEE ETELEA 

VON SERLY Sisters 

"A Lively Picture from Hungary." 
Oririnal Novelty. Addreen oare YARIETT. 

Whem sMfeMrtaf adve rtis emen t ! kindly mention Variety 




lOBLADO'S 

Trateed Skaet and Mf. 
Only teak of trained 
la tke world. 
Horelty. 



LEOHA 



Thurber * Madison 

la "A SMOPFIHS TOUR." 




1HTERHATIOHAL ARTISTIC CTOLRfTS. 

FOR TERMS. 

Permanent Addree n. JAB. E. D OHEOAH. 

Mar., oare YARIETT. or XARDTELLI AGENCY. 

OPEH COLUMBIA, HEW TORE, FEB. 6. 

Using Hartford Tlree Exolnairely. 

JOCK 

McKAY 

The Scotch comic (2d to none). 
Original act, not Harry Lan- 
der. Last week's Boarding 
House extract: The bloater 
tbat she gave me bad passed 
tbe 3rd degree; it's little tail 
it lifted up. saying yon'll re- 
member me. Nobody knows bow 
funny I am but me and a pal 
tbat committed suicide. Guess \htu 
whore I'm hiding this week— Jy» n 
I'll never tell. M'hAY 




Agent. BERTRAM. 



EMMETT 



HUGH 

and 

HILDRQ) 

Provide Refreshing and Spontaneous Enter- 
tainment. An artistio and laughing hit on any 
bill. Dear Mike: My customer* went dippy over 
Emraett's show. Almost as good as OUPPT and 
FOQO. Adam Sowerguy. 

STUART KOLLIN8 

and ate "RAH70 OIRLS," 

■si— nm QARMRH AMD ALLH OH 

SB01 Broadway. New Tort City. * 

TeL TOM Ifornlngeldo. 

SUZANNE R0CAM0RA 

Rooked Solid Permanent addreen, 

United Time. Hotel Rajasd. M. T. 



/V\t*. cand 7Y\i-a», 

Gene Hughes 



W. lMth St, Mew York, 
rpkeae, MSf Momingeide. 



R itter and Foster 



VAUDRVILLH CLUB, 



America's Foremost Operatic Tenor 



* 



SHEEHAN 

is Operatic Selections end Irish Ballads 
WM. H01IIS CI1CUIT 

THE MONETA FIVE 



IH 

THEIR 

LATEST 

LYRIC 

LUXURY, 

"AH 

EYEHTHO 

AT 

HOME." 



Vocalists and Instrumentalists. Introducing solos, 
duos, trio, quartets and quintets, playing violin, 
lute, mandolin, harp-guitar, banjo, piano, cornet, 
bass flute and sazaphone. 




LEOH 



GRACE 



Miller * Tempest 

In their Unique Surprise, 
"RLE AMD TRDL" 

MAUD HALL M ACY 

Permanent address: 
1618 E 16th, Sheepahead Ray, H. T . 

BURROWS -TRAVIS (0. 

Telephone, 1180 Madison Square. 



SWAN - BAMBARD 

With "OOLDEH OROOX" OO. 



J. LOUIS 



JEANNE 



MINTZ and PALMER)! 

In a Rreen y Sin gi ng a nd Talking Novelty, W 
"THR OTHER HALF." 
A Complete Playlet la One. By Lou is Weslyn. 

MARGARET MOFFAT 

Xa Bewail Collins' "Awake a* the Switek." 



Dcvcklc & Zckla 



EDYTHE GIBBONS 

COMEI 
Telephone, StTt Bryant 



Havre your card 
In VARIETY 






VARIETY 



41 



NOW BOOKING PROM COAST TO COAST 



W1I-L.IAIV. 








NIW TOIH 
isrican Muiic Hall Building 



CHICAGO BOSTON 

167 Dearborn Strati 413 Washington Straat 

AOT8 DESIRING TO PLAT TEX NEW ENGLAND CIRCUITS COMMUNICATE WITH OUR BOfTOM OFFICE. 



9 

NIW ORLEANS 
Halion Blanche BnlUla f 



6 



HYDE & BEHNAN 

1877 SEWS! 1910 

TEMPLE BAR BUILDING 

BROOKLYN. N. Y. 



OUR STAGE 

is large enough to work 
any kind of an act. :: 

If You Want Time 

WRITE OR WIRE 

THE GRAND, Cleveland, Ohio 




ITALY'S LEADING PAPER 

FOB THB 

Aiaatri Retire ni Pbmgrapli ta&ttss 

PUBLISHED rOBTNIOHTLY. 

8S-86 large pagee. Bight ahllkngo per um 

(Sl.SD). 

nVMtor Proprietor: Prof. OUALTISRO L rABBBX, 

U Via AreireeoereAe, Torino, Italy. 



rAMOUB VARIETY 



MorfJo O. Breamon 



Cfeoo. P. J01 



Australian Vaudeville Bureau 

We are prepared to deal with aota that have 
to* nth opera time oa their kaade, providing they 
aave treagpertatioa feea to tale eoantry. 



Lnytklng ap to SSOO wiU be oonaidered, tot nut 
be apeeiafty aetai talking aota no 



XJtkee, 

•OtlOM and deeorlptive matter to k li- 

" to 

MARTIN C. BRCNNAN 

1*4 OXFORD ST., PADDINQTON, SYDNEY, 
ATJ8TKALIA. 

Immtdlatt attoatlon to all oomrrtunloatlona 



HAMMERSTEIN S 
VICTORIA 

Open the Year Around 

VAUDEVILLE ilEADLMRS 
- 0O0D STANDARD ACTS 

If joa bare *n open week 70a want to All at 
abort notice, write to W. L. DOCK8TADBR, 

Garrick Theatre. Wllaeiagtea. Del. 

Can doae Saturday night and make any city eaat 
of Chicago to open Monday night. 

Colonial Theatre 

Erie, Pa. 

We Break Long Jumps 

At All Time* for Recognized Acta 

GOING EAST or WEST 
Writ* or Wit* k. t. WESCHlEa, Git. Mfr. 



ERNEST EDELSTEN 

VARIETY AND DRAMATIC AOEJfT, 

1 7 Craan St., Leloaetor Square, LONDON 

Sole Repreeentatlve, 
John Tlller'a Companies. Walter 0. Kelly. 

Little Tich. Frageon. 

Alwaya Vacancloa for Good Aeta 

A. E. MEYERS 

167 Dearborn St. Chicago. III. 

OAB HANDLE ABTTBTBO free* a Single to a 
Oiroee. Write er wlia open 



"CHARLEY CASE'S FATHER" 



Written by Charley Caae, comedian. Bend P. O. 
order for 35c. to Caae Publiahing Co.. Lock port. 
B. T. 



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Good aota wanted at all times. Acts going East or Booth wire or write. 

PROMPT SERVICE GIVEN TO RELIABLE MANAGERS. 

Gen. MgT., ROOM SOS, 167 DEARBORN STREET, CHICAGO. 



'Phone, Randolph 1080. 



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ELECTRIC SIGNS 

EVERYTHING ELEQTRIOAL FOR THE THEATRE 

d MurorAOTUBE* by 

THE GLOBE ELECTRIC SPEC. CO.. 363 W.42dSt,N.Y.Q(y 

Temple Theatrical Exchange 

E. P. CHURCHILL, 

Rooms 007-8-9 Adams Express Building, 185 Desrborn St., CHICAGO 

CAN USE ACTS FOR IMMEDIATE AND LATER TIME 



VAUDEVILLE ACTS, ATTENTION 



lm U. 



FRED MARDO 



of THE WILLIAM MORRIS, Inc.. CIRCUIT. 

Will be in the New York ofloe TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY of EACH WXBK to 

New England Tina, 
IMMEDIATE AND OONSICTjnVR BOORTNGS. SHORT JUMPS. 

Booking the longest chain of Vaudeville Theatre* weat of Chioago. Playing the heat aota in vaudeville 

BERT LEVEY CIRCUIT 

INDEPENDENT VAUDEVILLE 



144-160 POWELL ST., 



BAN rRANOTSOO, OAL 




i At* l W w 

Mail Office: Suite 101 to 206 Hnickerbodter Dmtre Bid?., 1402 Broadway, New Yak City, It. 

M. R. SHEEDY, Pres. JOHN J. QUIOLEY, Sec, and Treaa. 

ED. MOZART, Vice-Pres. GEO. J. BYRNE, Gen. Mgr. 

BRANCH OFFICES: Tremont Theatre Bldg., Boaton. Mais. John J. Quigley, Manager. 

Pittabnrgh, Pa., Verbeck ft Farrell, Managers. 

Issuing Contracts for 30 Weeki. Booking owe>r lOO Houiei 

Uaipg a form of contract approved by the White Rata of America, which guarantees appearanoe of artist. 



EUROPEAN OFFICE 

BERLIN, GERMANY 

RICHARD PTTBOT 
RepreaentatiT* 



PARTAdES CIRCUIT 



OF 



VAUDEVILLE THEATRES, Inc. 

B PANTAOES, 




EDW. J. FISHER 



VAUDEVILLE AGENT. 
PANTAOES' BLDG., 6EATTLE, WASH, 

Address direct, er LOUIS PINCU8, care Pat Oaaey, Be 
MINNEAPOLIS BRANCH, SOT Bykea Bldg. EDWIN B, LAB 

"We promise 10 week* We hare SO." 



York. 
Q, Dexter Bldg., Okioage, m. 



* ENGLISH l*>e*OI»BBBBfl 

Clrcolatlon goaranteed to be larger than tbat of any Bngllah Joornal deroted to the Dramatic « 
Vaudeville Profeeaiona. Foreign anbecrlptkm, 17a. ad. per annua. 







VAUDEVILLE ACTS. 



THE GRIFFIN CIRCUIT 

Has plenty of time with short jumps. Booking more houses in Canada than all other agents put together. 

Booking Office, VARIETY Theatre Building, Toronto Canada. 
Can use a few more experienced road or field men. 



NEW YORK AGENTS— Paul Taaalg, 104 Eaat 14th St, and 

ttnd 8treet 

Artiste visiting England are invited to send particulars of their aat and date of ■flig 
BTAGE Letter Box is open for the reception of their mail. 

16 YORK 8TREET, OOVENT GARDEN, LONDON, W. 0. 



SURE 



von 

CAR 



Get your RAILROAD TICKETS oa the LEHIGH VALLEY A DELAWARE 
LACKAWANNA A WESTERN R. R. at the VAUDEVILLE STEAMSHIP 
AGENT. Write, call or telephone. My repreaanUtlve will deliver the tickets 
to yon. I have alwaya aerved you well. 
Going te Earopef Tiokets oa all Steamship Llnee. Lowest rataa. PAUL TAUVXG, 104 B. 14th St, 
Bow York. Saviage Baak Bafldlaar. Telephone 0OM ■ ' ** amm m " 



WANTED, Big Comedy and Novelty Feature 

AcU te write or wire open time. Booking Thalia, Chicago; Joliet. Bloomington, BtgU, Aarera 

and other houeea la Ullnoia. Indiana and Iowa. 



OOUTRICK'S BOOKING EXCHANGE 



OHAB. 



H. DODTRIOK, M 
I. OS La Sella St. 



VAUDEVILLE ACTS WANTED AT ALL TIMES 

Send In your open time. Performera desiring to break their Jump between Chicago and New York we 
would be pleased at all tlmee to asaiat you, and can book you on short notice. We control the beat 
time In this locality, and performera of ability can alwaya get time. Furthermore we only boa 
responsible booeee. 



TeL 1117 COURT. 



ROYirS VAUDEVILLI CIRCUIT 



iSSmS^^iKt 2***—' **• *•«•■ Ave,, PTTTSBUma, BA. 
HOWABB ROYER, Manager. 



PORTOLA CAFE 

FLOOD BUILDING, No. IB POWELL STBCCT 

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 

Amerlca*a Flnosi and Largest Cat* 
Playing the Best Amerlcaa aad Curapaaa Artists 

Nwthio! tow Good Address TONY LUBELSKI. Amusemeat NaBagar 

When wmoeHng •dvertuement* kindly mention Variety. 



42 



VARIETY 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



fHE V ENTEILOQUIBT WITH A PRODUCTION 



ED. F. 



REYNARD 



Seth DiwWny aad Jawa Jawnean la 

"A MOBMTNO Of KICKS vTLLE," 



Direction JACK LETT. 



MONA 




!"■• CkaapU* Stagers ef TamssvllU 



The Beit Singing Quintette in Vaudeville. 

Sam J. Curtis * (o. 

MELODY AND MIRTH. 
la the Original "School Act." 




Revised and elaborated into a screaming 

soooess. 

Flaying and making good for everybody. 

Fab. 14, AMERICAN, NEW TORE. 



BREAKWAY 



BARLOWS 



IE VAUDEVILLE. 



BIO HIT AT VIRGINIA THEATRE, CHICAGO, 

WEEK JAN. SI. 

THIS WEEK, FEB. 1, 

PEKTN THEATRE, CHICAGO. 

TEXICO" 

IV DANCE CREATIONS. 

TO FLAT THE LEADING HOUSES 

BOOKED BT THE 

OHIOAQO VAUDEVILLE 

MANAGERS' EXOHAMQE 

HONEY JOHNSON 

ON THE MORRIS TIME 

Doing Nioely. 
Plaza Music Hall, this week (Feb. 7). 

VIOLET PEARL 

Featured with M. M Thleee'e 
"WINE, WOMAN AMD SONG." 

MARSHALL P. WILDER 

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J. 

Boll 'Phone 1M. 



It isn't the aarae that mehea the 
It's the aot that makes the name. 




THE KINO OF IRELAND. 

JAMES B. DONOVAN 



RENA ARNOLD 

QUEEN OF VAUDEVILLE. 
DOING WELL, THANE TOU. 
Director and Advisor, King Fat 



Harry Atkinson 



UNITED TIME, 
FAT CASEY, Agent, 



GRIFF 

With following advertised 
company at Victoria The- 
atre, New York, last 
week : Lionel Barry more, 
Rankin and Co., Bersao, 
McKay and Cant well, 
Mdlle. Fougere, Lillian 
Shaw, Stuart Barnes and 
others. 

Griff was one of the 

"others." 
PAUL DURAND, Agent. 
FEB. 14, MARYLAND THEATRE, BALTIMORE. 

Van Cleve, Denton 





and 



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Pete" 



PLAYING 

UNITED 

Dlreotien, 

M, 8. BENTHAM. 



JOLLY - WILD 

AND COMPANY. 

Presenting 

"P. T. BARHUM, JR." 

Opportunity only knocks once, and then we're 
generally in the back part of the house. 

wiggTn's^parm 

Apply to THE CHADWIOK TRIO. 

STUART BARNES 

Dirootioa GEO. MOMAHB. 

KATHERYN PEARL 

Featured with M, M. Thieee's 
"WINE, WOMAN AND BONG." 

THREE COLES 

Novelty Tight and Bounding Wire Acrobats. 
Season 'OO-'IO, "POLLY OF THE CIRCUS." 



GartelleBros 

Introducing Singing. Dancing and 

SKATORIALIS/V\ 

Direction JAMES E FLUHKETT. 



HOMER B. 



MARGUERITE 



Mason 5 Keeler 



Dtreotion. MOET H. SINGER. 
Prinoees Theatre, Ohloagn. 




GAVIN - PLATT 
™ PEACHES 



Preaentiag "THE STOLEN SID." 

address. Clifton. N. J., L Box 140. 




This artiole was sent to us by some friends. 
It appeared in an American newspaper. 
"The Cop 'em Trio." 
"Watched us." Stoleit and Tryingit. 

This combination is the greatest attraction this 
see son. Their work is the style of Vardon, Perry 
and Wilber, and their engagement during the holi- 
days will no doubt please the patrons of, etc 

This is about the sixth aot we have heard of 
trying to imitate us. Address VARIETY, London. 



Since Buster has grown to 

man's estate, 
Joe's heart is filled with 

gladness; 
But 'way down deep in 

Myra's heart 
There's Just a tinge of 

sadness. 
Such is the depths of 

mother-love, 
She fears this new found 

Joy. 
Although the family's 

gained a man, 
The mother's lost a boy. 
— McNamee. 



A SCREAM IN "ONE." 

Terry Twins 

Remarkable Human Duplicates. We use no make- 
up. 
Little tins of powder, little sticks of paint, 
Make some fellows look like Twins when they 

really ain't. 
Address this novelty aot care VARIETY, Chicago. 

CAR1TA DAY 

IN VAUDEVILLE. 

The 6 Flying Banvards 

FEB. 7, COLONIAL, NEW YORK. 
FEB. 14, ORPHEUM, BROOKLYN. 




BILLIE REEVES 



Q 

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a 

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"FOLLIES) OF It**.' 



MR. F. EIEGFELD. JB, 



>aa»Mt 



IS. 



BARRY ni WOLFORD 



HE- YPICA1- 



OPKAl- 



KUE 



KKURS 



In Their Own Comedy Creation, 
"IT HAPPENED ON MONDAY." 
Booked Solid until July, 1910. Weak Feb. 14, 
FOLTS, WORCE8TER. 

JAMES E. PLUNXETT, Smart Agent. 

COLLINS 

HAWLEY 

Classy. Eccantric Dancers 




What VARIETY said about us while reviewing 
the Yankee Doodle Girls Co. at Philadelphia: 

"The olio wins honors; Collins and Hawley give 
it a gTeat start with their capital dancing. Theaa 
boys can step, and have gotten away from the 
beaten path with their dressing. It is a classy 
act for any place." 

CHARLES AHEARN 







"THE RACING MAN." 
ORPHEUM CIRCUIT. PAT 



CAIN MAKE GOOD on /\INY Bl 



it MINY TI7VIE 



JEANETTE 



DUPR.EE 



15 Minutes of Comedy end Songs In One 

Wke* e*M4»«rt»f *d9*rt i —m im u «*o% mmtion Variety. 



4£ 



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ElootrhuU Specialty Now Aoooaring in tho Most Smoummmfm§ Production 

at Om^RYlLAMtZTHmWtRCMondon, W. oW '** *■ » * 

■A alao uUyia* "Tho HUM of tho Lama." WB HAVE A WOET>ERjrTJL NOVELTY, and art OOETEMPLATIjrO AOAI* VISTTIEO AMERICA #•* * llwHsl 
onda ahout Match tL 191ft. Our aot U tofe* doso U tho Oraad Palaoo ftoono, wears it la mooting with unbouadod —aoaaa. 

of a groat nuaaoor, beautifully otagod and prodnood la a stoat ahowmaaliko manner, ploaao addraaa all oommaaioaUoaa to THE 8ALAMBOS, Dmry 

ft. W., Eag.) 






fr ln,ch. Across 2 Columns, $a.5Q for 4 Tlmoa 
'•THE OOLDEH BUTTERFLY." 



IS/II 




N/ll 



with "THE PARISIAN WIDOWa' 



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Onto aa a baakat of kittana."— Toronto "Oloho.' 



H Inch, I Column, ft4 for 4 Tina— l* lnch f 1 Column, ft 4 for 4 Timos 

STUART BARNES I KATHERYN PEARL 






with V. X. Taiaoe'a 

"WOT, WOMAE AMD SOMO." 

asaawaai 



1 Inch. Acroaa ft Columna, ft!3.5Q for 4 Ttmos 

WILLA HOLT WAKEFIELD 



WILLIAM MORRIS OIROUTT. 



1 Inch. 1 Column,$7 for 4 Til 



■W B «S» » ■ ■*, W ■■*■ »w 

Mason • Heeler 






Birootion, MOST H. 8DIOER, 
Thoatro, 



> Inch, 11 Colu«nn,»7 for 4 



Til 



BESSIE JROWNIE 

Froaoatlag a Roaring Oomody, 
til WAR XI OVER," 



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Right Now Is The Time 

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To start advertising. Summer days and Summer "Time" looms big iix the 
distance. This will be the busiest Summer vaudeville hat ever known unless 
all signs fail. VARIETY has told yon FIRST and EXCLUSIVELY about tho 
"Hippodromes'' — there will be plenty of work for LIVE ACTS. The lives ones 
ADVERTISE. The others say: "Everybody knows MY Act"; and they TALK 
about their merits to those who will listen while the LIVE ONES keep their 
name before THOUSANDS in America and Europe by ADVERTISING in 
VARIETY. 

VARIETY LEADS THE WAY. It has taken FIRST PLACE from every 
viewpoint of newspaper usefulness: Circulation, Originality, Influence, Initiative, 
Leadership, and News Value. The PROOF is shown in the way Contemporaries 
COPY VARIETY. They imitate our STYLE OF MAKE-UP, Duplicate our 
DEPARTMENTS, re-write OUR NEWS, help themselves to OUR IDEAS, take 
ALL THEY CAN— except OV CIRCULATION. 

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"EVENING WISCONSIN** 

Tseeday . Fok •. M10. 

MX td majestic. 

•A well-belanced Mil. though one without 
particular feature, la preoonted at the Mi 
thlo week, 
the moot Interesting Dumber of the 
'to Calcedo, who styles himself 'king 
of tla wire.' It baa boon etoaa to ton yeare 
ataet Oatosdo teat waa oeen hero. Bto act ahowa 
more aklllful than ever, gad bto grace aad 
oa the alack wire to a revelation, reata 
bf aim are unoenal. to gay the loaat 
bo worka wearing cavalry 
Hie act to one of the boat of 



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•The boat acta on the bill are tbooe given by 
jreat Calcedo.* Cslcedo'e work oa tag wire 
Jootly entltleo him to the claim that ho la to a 
glggg bf blmeelf. The eaoe gad grace with 
which to) dancee, tnrna eomeraaolta. and per- 
form* difficult acrobatic feata on the alondor 
wire blah aboTe the stage make the act moat 
allnrlng. Then riding boats with spore era 

Great report* la Indianapolis paper* this week. 
whllo, bis set being •pectacalar."— "Btar." "Hi* work to to a department all bto own."— 

Address JTJAJT A. OAIOEDO, per ttoute; or to bis 



TREE PRESS* 

Fob. t, lilt. 

MAJESTIC. 
"Calcedo, a alack wire-walker, daneer gad 
Jumper, glreo an act ao fall of thrill* that al- 
though no lack of Interest palls the observer. 
It to with a algh of relief that oaa see* the act 
ended sad the performer safely upon the stage. 
At on* point, when the actor, booted and 
sparred, having discarded the m oo can sl ns usually 
worn oa the wire, stands upon a chair which 
ho baa balgaood on the alack wire, an* wan ta to 
scream, the strain to so tone* gad It aeems go 
certain that the little, foreign-looking man la 
yellow silk, will bo dashed to the floor. Bat ho 
goto through It safely aad adds mora thrills by 
turning somersault* aad doing other stunts oa 
hi* wire before ha anally retires." 

-DAILY NEWS." 

Tuesday, Fab. I, Hit, 

MAJESTIC 
"There should be no Joaloaay among por- 
formors this week. The acts are ao uniform 
that no one baa a call to be bragging about 

"The Great Oaioedo, on* of the beat acta of that 



_ lbs entire Pre** la gsaaral proclaimed 0AI0BPO THE INIMrT ABLE I THB KEVEJLA- 
whai the latest aottoea of leading Mil wauke* newspaper* said about Hi* wonderful feats. 

where bo appeared before ail the crow n ed beads. 
The Csar of Buaala aaked for Oalcedo's act la 
bis palace for the benefit of the Royal family. 
Calcedo consented and was complimented and re- 
warded by his Majeety. Calcedo than appeared 
at the Buckingham palace before Edward Til.. 
King of England, where bto psrformsnc* waa 
pronounced marveleua. Ha received two hundred 
pounds (91,000) an a reward for bis eer rices, 
and the title of *Klng of the Wire' waa be- 
stowed upon him. Calcedo has visited every 
country la the world and to one of the mast 
popular among the celebrltlee. Calcedo will re- 
tire from bu*lne*e In two yeare aad go to lire 
In bto own country In Colombia, South America. 
He to ft years of age* and has been before the 
public sines a child of five. His engagement at 
the Bijou thto week baa attracted a multitude 
of people to the theatre." 



superior merit. If the applause at the 
matinee counted for anything. It si 
there were no loading f » vort tee. 

"The Great Calcedo, king of the wire, 
hi* right to the title. Ha danced and turned 
somersault* until the whole audience waa won. 
It makes no difference to Calcedo which way 
yon want htm to vault, forward or backward* 
It is all the same to him. By the way. he'* an 
Italian and a fearless one." 



"TELEGRAPH-HERALD. 

Friday, Fab. 4, lilt 

MX TEE BJJOIT. 

Great Celoofls. 

"The Great Calcedo, batter known over the 
rid as 'The King of the Wire,' started bto 
career sa a bareback rider In the city of Pop- 
ayan. At the age of *lx he was the feature at- 
traction of a circus touring Spain. When Mr. 
Calcedo Informed hi* maeter of bto Intention* 
to p er f ar m the same tricks on a high wire as 
ho did on gronad, ha was Isa ghsd at, many 
thinking that the boy had lost bto mind. Cal- 
cedo, however, atarted la to practice, and st the 
expiration of seven yeers his ambition was 
reellsed. The act was brought to the United 
States la 1888 and in 1887 he went to Europe, 

la Indianapolis."— "Hew*." 



-DAILY NEWS." 

Thursday, Fob. IS* 1910. 

"The really big feature of the bin to Calcedo. 
the wire king,' whose rosily marveloua feata 
on the wire make every audience gasp with 
amassment. Bo feat* squalling those as* fig isjsd 
by Calcedo have been aeon in Milwaukee and bto 
performance to well worth seeing. The entire 
bill to one of uniform excellence." 

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"MERGER" QROWINQ CLOSER 
BUT STILL IN THE CLOUDS 



Many Meetings Between the Beck and Morris Sides, 
without Tangible Result. Terms Delaying 

Definite Action. 



Under a double bond of secrecy since 
their meeting a week ago Wednesday, the 
first in New York, of the later-day 
"merger" conferences, Martin Beck, Will- 
iam Morris, et al., the parties to the 
looked for vaudeville compact, have al- 
lowed nothing to escape during the week 
from the gatherings since then, of which 
there have been several. 

Hardly anything, more than surmises, 
has been bruited about, information on 
the prospects of Beck and Morris coming 
together being unobtainable in the gen- 
eral way. 

There have been meetings, however, sev- 
eral of them. All were attended by the 
principals, Messrs. Beck, Morris. Morris 
Meyerfeld, Jr., and Felix Isman, while 
John W. Considine may have been pres- 
ent at one or more. Morris and Beck 
may have held confabs alone. 

There isn't any doubt left in the minds 
of those near the leaders that the nego- 
tiations, though they are successfully pur- 
sued, will last for three weeks anyway, 
perhaps longer. On Tuesday Mr. Meyer- 
feld said Mrs. Meyerfeld would come on 
Ato New York to make a trip with him to 
* lavana. While this was not committal 
in any way, it is an indication the Or- 
pheum people expect the sessions to be 
prolonged. The presence in New York of 
Jos. M. Loewe, a stockholder in the Or- 
pheum Co., and who came on with Mr. 
Meyerfeld from San Francisco, is also ac- 
cepted as a possible wind sign, Mr. Loewe 
having remained here for some days now 
with nothing more to do apparently than 
to make himself agreeable about the Long 
Acre Building. 

The strongest report of the week waa 
that the first talk indulged in by the con- 
ferees on terms (which are the stumbling 
block) led to an arrangement about the 
booking office to be established in New 
York. It was also said that Mr. Beck 



held out the privilege for himself or the 
Orpheum Circuit to invade the east, with 
his own theatres. 

On top of this latest report came an- 
other that either Beck or the Orpheum 
people had secured the lease of the the- 
atre to be erected on the site of the 
"Brewster Block," at Broadway and 48th 
Street, and that plans for a theatre there, 
following Mr. Beck's suggestions, have 
been drawn. 

On Tuesday a meeting in the United 
Booking Offices was reported with E. F. 
Albee, Percy G. Williams, Mr. Beck and 
Mr. Meyerfeld present. It was held in 
Mr. Albee's private office, with John J. 
Murdock in the next room at the time. 
Mr. Murdock was not invited into the 
meeting. It could not be learned whether 
the "western people" (Beck and Meyer- 
feld) sounded "the east" on a consolida- 
tion of the whole, or whether "the east" 
wanted to know of "the west" what "was 
doing." 

In this connection a United manager in- 
formed a Variety representative this 
week that the "western people" denied 
that the Wednesday meeting reported in 
last week's Variety had occurred. The 
opinion prevailing had been that those 
managers interested in the movements of 
Beck and Morris has had them 
"trailed" of late, but the United man- 
ager who made the statement seemed in- 
clined to accept the denial as against the 
printed story, disproving that theory. 

Denials were more in favor through a 
press notice having been sent out regard- 
ing a dinner tendered Felix Ismnn at the 
Holland House last Sunday night. The 
press notice said that it was $100-a-plate 
affair. Beck, Morris and Meyerfeld were 
mentioned ns among those present. 
Neither was there. The show people at 
the banquet tables were Edward L. Bloom, 
Larry Mulligan and John W. Considine. 
(Continued on Page 9). 



HARRIS STARRING ETHEL LEVEY. 

Paris, Feb. 7. 
It may be safely stated that Ethel 
Levey, the American actress, has arranged 
to star in a musical production a New 
York manager named Harris is to put 
out. 

Investigation of the above brings to 
light that Miss Levey has been engaged 
as a star by Henry B. Harris, and will 
be presented next season in an elaborate 
production planned by Mr. Harris of a 
musical comedy now being written by 
Channing Pollock. Karl Hoschna, who 
wrote the music for "The Three Twins" 
and "Bright Eyes," will attend to that 
department of the Harris show, first to 
see the light in September. 

M. S. Bentham, the vaudeville agent, 
who has always looked after Miss Levey's 
interests on this side, when asked about 
the Paris report, would make no state- 
ment. Mr. Bentham said, however, that 
Miss Levey had appointed him her man- 
ager, and that he would look after all 
engagements for her hereafter, stating 
that if Miss Levey returned to New York, 
before she left again, some weeks in vaude- 
ville would be played, William Hammer- 
stein and Mike Shea having first call after 
any production engagement had been con- 
cluded. 

The American girl will next be seen in 
the revue to be offered by the Olympia, 
Paris. It is certain that Miss Levey will 
bring over with her a wealth of fashion- 
able gowns, all made in Paris. 

Laddie Cliff, the English youngster, who 
has been a big success in vaudeville on 
this side, has also been engaged by Mr. 
Harris for the same show. Laddie has 
been ill for the past week. 



BARRYMORE'S NEW SKETCH. 

Atlantic City, Feb. 16. 

"The White Slave" is a new sketch pre- 
sented by Lionel Barrymore, MeKee and 
Doris Rankin at Young's Pier this week. 
It takes the place in vaudeville of the 
sketch Mr. Barrymore played for two 
weeks recently. Doris Rankin replaces 
Phyllis Rankin in the company. Mr. 
Barrymore plays an Italian character. 

The new sketch has been booked by Pat 
Casey to appear at Hammersteiu's, New 
York, March 8. 



AMERICAN ARTISTS PERISH. 

(Special Cable to Variety.) 

Paris, Feb. 10. 
Several vaudeville artists were on the 
passenger list of the steamship General 
Chenzy, wrecked in the Mediterranean 
last week. Derenda and Green, knock- 
about comedians, from San Francisco; 
Elsie Henry, an American comedienne, 
who had just returned from a visit to 
her home ; Jolly Velias, a dancing couple ; 
Nestor, cartoonist; Dufor, singer, and 
Janiot, comic (the four last mentioned be- 
ing Europeans) are supposed to have been 
drowned. 



CLAIMS DEATH ENDED AGREEMENT. 

(Special Cable to VABIBTY.) 

London, Feb. 16. 

Some of the halls booked on the Barras- 
ford Tour are said to be claiming that 
the death of Thomas Barrasford termi- 
nated the booking agreements. This will 
raise a new point in the mixed up situa- 
tion if persisted in. The booking agree- 
ments may be the source of a law suit. 

It has been told to a Variety repre- 
sentative that Walter De Frece is stating 
to his intimates that the Barrasford Tour 
will be practically his. 

Geo. M. Leventritt, the Morris attorney, 
leaves Liverpool Saturday on the Maure- 
tania. It is not thought Mr. Leventritt 
accomplished anything definite regarding 
the Barrasford houses about which he 
made the trip, although Mr. Leventritt 
visited Paris and Brussels, two cities 
where the late manager established "Al- 
hambras." 

Mr. Leventritt would not say anything 
regarding his visit here. 

BUTT IS SAILING. 

On Saturday Alfred Butt, manager of 
the London Palace, sails for England. Up 
to Wednesday Mr. Butt had entered into 
no agreement with an American circuit 
for an exchange of acts or upon other 
nutters, though it was then assured that 
some final understanding would be reached 
before the English manager left. 

One of the bookings made by Mr. Butt 
while here is Nat Wills, who will appear 
at the Palace for eight weeks, commenc- 
ing in the summer at a large salary. The 
booking went through the Marinelli of- 
fice. Another act wanted by Butt is "The 
In vine Myrma." 



VARIETY 



MAY SECURE SURATT. 

About Wednesday Valeska Suratt 
thought she would have to leave for her 
home in Terre Haute, Ind., where one of 
her family is ill. 

Miss Suratt has ful611ed her United con- 
tracts, and with the fulfillment haa set her 
price above that first signed for. Daring 
the week the Morris office had scouts out 
for Miss Suratt. Bert Cooper was doing 
the scouting. 



AFTER BRIGHTON'S HALL. 

The Brighton Beach Music Hall may 
undergo a change of management and 
policy the coming summer, thereby re- 
moving a complicated situation and much 
anxiety for Dave Robinson, who has the 
opposition vaudeville hall at the beach- 
side. 

Walter Rosenberg, who has made much 
money recently up on the New York 
Roof, is in negotiation for the Music 
Hall to operate for legitimate attractions 
during the hot spell, along with his Aa- 
bury Park and Long Branch theatres. 

If the deal goes through Mr. Robinson 
will bathe more frequently this summer 
than he did last. Robinson will open his 
house May 10, with regular variety bills, 
playing a season of twenty weeks. 

Last year during vacation time Mr. 
Robinson's Brighton Theatre and the 
Music Hall waged war, with each booked 
through the United Booking Offices. 



FAY COURTENAY DIVORCED. 

Cleveland, Feb. 16. 
Fay Courtenay, who is starring in "St. 
Elmo," ran over from Buffalo, where she 
was playing, last Thursday, and secured 
a divorce from Theodore Gamble, a vaude- 
ville artist, on the grounds of desertion and 
non-support. The marriage ceremony was 
performed in Jersey City Aug. 29, 1901, 
and has since that time been kept a secret. 
When the present divorce petition was 
filed last November Bliss Courtenay denied 
that she was a party to the suit and said 
she had never known any Theodore 
Gamble. 



THE OLDEST ELK. 

Webster City, la., Feb. 10. 
Joseph Tuffree, a member of the Mar- 
shalltown (la.) Lodge, No. 312, B. P. 
0. E., and the oldest Elk in the United 
States, celebrated his one hundredth birth- 
day last week. A special meeting of the 
lodge was called. Ihe old man "is as 
strong and active as most men forty years 
his junior; is at his real estate office each 
day and gets around the country with the 
ease of a young man. He has a son and 
grandson, also members of the Marshall- 
town Lodge. 



FRED WARREN MARRIES. 

Louisville, Feb. 10. 
During the engagement of Warren and 
Blanchard at the Mary Anderson last 
week, Fred Warren was married at Bos- 
ler's Hotel to Marie Berlin of Indianapolis. 
Squire Chas. C. Wheeler performed the 
ceremony and Al Blanchard was best man. 



"BRIGHT EYES" COMING IN. 
If no hitch occurs, Jos. M. Gaites' 
"Bright Eyes" will open at the New York 
Theatre, Feb. 28, Max Rogers and "The 
Young Turk" leaving there the Saturday 
previous. 



PLAYING ON BOTH SIDES. 

Acts produced by G. Molasso are now 
playing on both sides of the opposition 
fence. At the American this week Molas- 
so's "Apache" dance is on view, while at 
the Greenpoint, Molasso's "Paris by Night" 
is billed. 

"Paris By Night" it appears from an In- 
strument in writing, was transferred by 
Mr. Molasso to Fred Zobedie last June. 
This week the act was placed through the 
Pat Casey Agency to open on the Orpheum 
Circuit. Another Molasso production, not 
jet shown, carrying nine people and called 
"La Petite Gosse" opens at the Orpheum, 
Spokane, Feb. 28. The title of the latter 
turn is also vested in Mr. Zobedie. 

Molasso will likely produce a couple of 
acts for the Morris Circuit within a few 
weeks. 



PLAYED IN A CAGE. 

Chicago, Feb. 10. 

Mason City is somewhere in Iowa, and 
somewhere in Mason City is a vaudeville 
theatre called the Bijou. 

The management wrote Paul Goudron 
of the Sullivan-Considine office, who books 
the house, to send him Vallecita's Leo- 
pards. Goudron wrote back the stage 
would not permit the act to appear on 
account of its size. Mason City an- 
swered everything would be O. K. Ac- 
cordingly the beasts were shipped there. 

Everything went well until the cage 
was put up. They found it took" all the 
stage room, including the footlights. 

That is why the rest of the show had 
to work in the cage all last week. Once 
up, it stayed up. 



ORPHEUM ACTS IN SAN DIEGO. 

San Diego, Cal., Feb. 16. 

Through Clarence Drown, manager at 
the Orpheum, Los Angeles, arrangements 
have been entered into with J. M. Dodge, 
of the Garrick, this city, whereby the 
Garrick will play a vaudeville bill com- 
posed only of Orpheum acts commencing 
April 25. An earlier date could not be 
settled upon owing to present legitimate 
bookings. 

The Garrick program will have seven 
acts weekly. Three will reach here from 
San Francisco, four to come from Los 
Angeles. * 



SON'S SKETCH SOON. 

It was said this week that Mrs. Patrick 
Campbell's son would arrive in New York 
in about two weeks, when his mother will 
produce a sketch written by her boy, in 
vaudeville during the seven weeks now 
booked for her on the United time. 
William L. Lykens, of the Casey Agency, 
will collect commission on the engage- 
ment. 



NEW PIECE FOR TOM LEWIS. 

Atlantic City, Feb. 16. 
Tom Lewis, who played here and was 
featured with "The Yankee Prince," is to 
be the star of a new piece written by Geo. 
M. Cohan. The title will be "The Man 
From Downtown." 



JIM MORTON CANCELS. 

Chicago, Feb. 16. 
James J. Morton has thrown up all 
of the ten weeks booked for him on the 
Sullivan-Considine Circuit. Mr. Morton 
alleges ill health as the reason. 



BOOKS TWO IN WINNIPEG. 

March 7 the William Morris office will 
book two theatres in Winnipeg with vaude- 
ville. In addition to the Dominion, which 
the Morris office has been supplying with 
programs for some time, the same manage- 
ment will change the policy of the Walker 
Opera House to a variety one. 

It is the plan laid out some time ago by 
W. B. Lawrence, the manager, to offset op- 
position by playing against himself. Both 
houses will have bills booked from the 
Morris New York headquarters. 



TROUBLE IN PANTOMIME ACT. 

Chicago, Feb. 16. 

When the "L'Amour de l'Artist" com- 
pany was leaving this city for Indian- 
apolis early Monday morning, a rather 
heated argument took place in the station 
of the Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville 
railroad company here, between Sig. Raf- 
faelo Fucito, who plays the artist in that 
pantomime and a florid complexioned blond 
chap, whose identity could not be learned, 
although he appeared to have managerial 
authority. 

This party insultingly reprimanded 
Fucito for something which occurred on 
the stage of the Majestic Theatre the even- 
ing before, and the pantomime artist re- 
sented the self-appointed impresario's 
reproach, saying that he was not in the 
habit of being dictated to by "a stage-door 
Johnny," threatening to retire from the 
act and not go on in Indianapolis if his 
instructions were to come from this source. 

After much argument all the parties 
concerned left for that city. 



BERZAC CHARGES SLANDER. 

Bridgeport, Conn., Feb. 16. 

Cliffe Berzac, the animal trainer, has 
brought suit against Edwards Davis, 
charging the defendant slandered him by 
the assertion that he (Berzac) had treated 
his animals cruelly. The suit is for $2,500 
damages. Mrs. Davis is sued for a like 
sum. 

Berzac is in New Haven this week 
and Davis is at the Fifth Avenue, New 
York. Papers were served in the suit 
which tied up Davis' scenery, but it was 
bonded out in time for him to get away 
Saturday evening. 



MORRIS SIGNS REINIE DAVIS. 

While Geo. W. Lederer was in New York 
this week, he arranged with William Morris 
for Mr. Lederer's wife, Reinie Davis to 
open on the Morris time. She will appear 
March 7 at the American, New York. Miss 
Davis lately opened her act at the Ma- 
jestic, Chicago. It is a "single" turn. 



RUMOR SAYS TWO. 

Vancouver, Feb. 16. 
If rumor is correct Vancouver will have 
two new Class A vaudeville houses this 
year. 



THE "MADAM X" SPEECH. 

Chicago, Feb. 16. 
Senator Francis Murphy will shortly 
produce a new act. He has written per- 
missions, it is said, from Cliff Gordon and 
the author of "Madam X" to use ma- 
terial. Murphy will use the young law- 
yer's plea from "Madam X." 



REJANE AT $3^30. 

Mme. Rejane will make a public vaude- 
ville appearance in London, opening at the 
Hippodrome there April 4 or 11, for three 
weeks, at a weekly salary of $3,250. The 
engagement was placed through the Paris 
office of the Marinelli agency, which, a 
few weeks ago, closed with Oswald Stoll 
for Bernhardt at Stoll's Coliseum. 

To those who have watched Mr. Stoll's 
bookings at the Hip while playing his 
own house, "The Col" against it, the Re- 
jane date seems to be Mr. Stoll's endeavor 
to give each house an even break, with 
the Hip securing the first chance for the 
thunder. 



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(Special Cable to VARIETY.) 

Paris, Feb. 16. 
The actress-manageress, Mme. Rejane, 
has been secured by Oswald Stoll to ap- 
pear in London vaudeville during May, 
but contingent, it is understood, upon the 
success of "La Flamme," which Rejane is 
to produce on Feb. 24. If the play is 
successful, the vaudeville debut will be 
postponed until autumn, and perhaps at 
the same time Mme. Bernhardt is due to 
open an engagement for Mr. Stoll in Lon- 
don, the French actresses appearing in two 
of his houses there simultaneously. 



OFFER FOR LITTLE TICH. 

London, Feb. 7. 

Some American vaudeville circuit has 
made an offer to Little Tich for a return 
engagement on your side of the ocean. It 
is some years since Tich returned from 
his first trip to New York, where he 
started nothing. It is said that now the 
Americans feel he has a fair chance. 

The reported price offered for a short 
contract is $2,500 or $3,000. 



HOLDS OVER NEW ACT. 

Atlantic City, N. J., Feb. 16. 

For the first time in the history of 
vaudeville at Young's Pier, a headliner at 
a stipulated salary (without playing on 
percentage) has been held over. Anna- 
belle Whitford has the distinction. Miss 
Whitford opened on Monday, and will be 
retained for next week, in her "single" 
with pianist. 

On Feb. 28 Miss Whitford will appear 
at the Majestic, Chicago. When last there 
she was a star of "The Follies/' the Zieg- 
feld show, which will be playing a return 
date in Windytown when Miss Whitford 
opens at the Kohl & Castle house. 



ZIEGFELD A VAUDEVTLLIAN. 

Flo Ziegfeld, Jr., became a vaudeville 
producer this week when he arranged witjfe 1 
the United Booking Offices to present* 
"Ziegfeld's girl acts" for its managers. 
The first of three contemplated by Mr. 
Ziegfeld will first show about March 14. 
The producers says the other two will 
be forthcoming before rehearsals for his 
new summer revue start. 

The material for the girly numbers 
aimed at vaudeville will be recruited from 
the many Ziegfeld choruses and shows. 



"The Georgia Campers" are booked to 
open in London next June. 



EVANS A PROPRIETOR. 

The ownership of the "Cohan & Harris' 
Minstrels" has passed to Geo. Evans, the 
star of the organization. $25,000 was the 
consideration for the transfer. The mim- 
trels are now playing in New England. 



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KOBINSOH APPROVES BILL. 

License Commissioner Robinson this 
week sent to Albany a communication in 
which he suggested several changes in the 
makeup of the agency measure. All these 
revisions touched upon the general law. 
Such parts of it as refer to theatrical 
agencies remained intact. This is taken 
by the sponsors of the bill as meaning 
that it has the Commissioner's approval. 

Harry Mountford reported ill again last 
Friday and the conference which he had 
arranged, and later postponed with the 
License Commissioner, has faded into the 
indefinite. It was reported during the 
week that the White Bats had prepared to 
submit an agency bill of their own during 
this term of the legislature. 



MUZZLES THE HECKLER, 

Boston, Feb. 10. 
Bransby Williams, the English imper- 
sonator of Dickens characters, put the 
muzzle on the "heckler" at the Sunday 
night concert at the American, Feb. 13, in 
a way that tickled the rest of the audi- 
ence. The "heckler" was a yap who came 
across with an "Ooh!" when Williams was 
opening with "Uriah Heep." Without 
stopping his talk or even turning in the 
direction of the yap, Williams put in the 
words: "There, he's loose again." Later, 
when Williams was giving "Grandfather 
Chick weed," the yap gave another "Ooh!", 
mocking Williams rheumatic groans as 
old Chickweed. Williams cut in again 
with "I thought I -told you to tie him up." 
The audience applauded warmly. 



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ENGLISH SKETCH AGREEMENT. 

The agreement reached by the theatri- 
cal managers of London over dramatic 
sketches, according to an official copy re- 
ceived at the New York branch of the 
Marinelli agency, was given out by 
Charles Bornhaupt, the local branch man- 
ager, this week. 

The directors of the halls and legiti- 
mate theatres have agreed to the terms 
which provide that there shall not be in 
any program over one sketch requiring 
thirty minutes to play. This in limited 
to a cast of six principals, but without 
specification ns to the numbers of ''supers" 
who mny be employed. A "second sketch" 
mav be shown on the same bill, to run but 
fifteen minutes, and not have over four 
I rincipals. 

TheHc are the limit of dramatic 
sketches which n variety manager may 
present during a performance. It will 
have a considerable bearing upon the 
looking of sketches abroad, said Mr. 
Homhaupt. 

DAISY HARCOURT. 

Daisy Harcourt is the subject this week 
of the cover. Next week she is to be the 
feature at the Columbia Theatre, being 
billed over the Columbia Amusement Co 
at tract ion, Scribner's "O, You Woman" 
show. Her salary for this engagement is 
$7.">0, and her stay at that hou.se may be 
prolonged. Miss Harcourt has made her 
wiiy rapidly, until for the first time on 
record she is the added attraction of ap- 
parently more drawing power than the 
show. 

Miss Harcourt has a new series of songs 
lor the delectation of the Columbians. 
The unusual engagement was arranged by 
Jos. Shea, her agent. 



NOT "SMALL TIME" FOR WILLIAMS. 

The new theatre to be erected by 
Percy G. Williams on Broadway, Brook- 
lyn, in the Bushwick section will not be 
a "small time" house, said Mr. Williams 
this week, nor did he have at present any 
intention of inaugurating a small time cir- 
cuit as a tail to his Metropolitan Circuit 
of big houses. 

The new house, located 100 feet south of 
Gates Avenue, where two "L" lines con- 
nect, would be conducted on the same lines 
as his Greenpoint, the big United manager 
stated. It will also tap the East New 
York territory, and its capacity, 2,500 will 
be ample at the scale of admission to fur- 
nish the entire drawing vicinity with first 
class vaudeville at popular prices. 

There are fourteen one-story stores OH 
the site now, under monthly leases. Build- 
ing will commence within a month, and the 
theater open by next September. It will 
make the sixth first class "Williams 
House" in Greater New York. 



WILL TIPPING STOP. 

Toronto, Feb. 16. 

Robert Newman, stage manager of 
Shea's Theatre* is considering a plan which 
will do away with "tipping" stage hands, 
and at the same time prove a benefit to 
stage employees as a body. It is pro- 
posed to have a contribution box handy 
and conspicuous on every vaudeville stage, 
where coin may be dropped to swell the 
fund which shall be used eventually to 
create a home for aged and indigent mem- 
bers of the Theatrical Mechanical Asso- 
ciation, of which Newman is secretary. 

It is said by one of the local papers 
that many artists are also members of 
the T. M. A., and the Association does not 
believe it exactly dignified that one mem- 
ber shall "tip" another. 



LONDON AGENT DIES. 

One of the oldest agents fn London, 
Forbee, who, in his time, was ranked at 
the top, died in London Feb. 2, according 
to advices received by mail this week at 
the New York Marinelli office. 

Forbee was best known to the Ameri- 
can profession through having booked the 
first engagement of Cleo De Merode over 
here, at Koster & Bial's some twelve 
years ago. At that time while at the fa- 
mous music hall the French girl received 
a cable purporting to be signed by the 
King of Belgium and saying "Will be 
with you soon." The press gave this 
much notice at the time, and everyone 
thought Forbee had sent it. The deceased 
a^ent never denied the allegation. 



GRIEF FOR HOUDINI "COPY." 

Woonsocket, R. I., Feb. 16. 

Wilfred Patenaude was nearly suffo- 
cated while making his debut as a second 
Houdini at a moving picture house here 
this week. He was nailed up in a box 
on the stage and was unable to get out. 
Stage hands broke open the box with 
an axe. His young wife fainted, came to 
and fainted again. Before going down for 
the second time she screamed for the 
stage hands to pry her husband out of the 
box. 

Patenaude explained later that he was 
seized with cramps in the box and was 
unable to work his way out. Ho is game, 
and refuses to admit he cannot do the 
Houdini trick yet. 



GROUND BROKEN FOR THEATRE. 

Salt Lake City, Feb. 16. 
Ground was broken to-day for the new 
Morris vaudeville theatre in this city. 




N0RW0RTH A MUSIC PUBLISHER. 

Monday, Feb. 21, the Norworth Music 
Publishing Ob. will open for business at 
1431 Broadway, New York. Jack Nor- 
worth is the publisher. 

The catalog to be compiled by the con- 
cern will not be limited to the output of 
Mr. Norworth and Nora Bayes, his wife. 
Any selection looking good enough to the 
boss will be placed on the sale rack. A 
staff may be rapidly acquired by Mr. Nor- 
worth, who has now or will have had with 
the inauguration of the publishing busi- 
ness, passed through the gamut of all 
there is in theatricals. 



CHICAGO PUBLISHER GOES HOME. 

On Tuesday Harry L. Newman, the 
Chicago music publisher, kicked the New 
York dust from off his heels and, so along 
with his young and pretty wife he 
boarded the 20th Century bound home- 
ward. Mr. Newman's coming to the 
metropolis had caused some little appre- 
hension among the local music firms, who 
think Chicago is their ground mutually 
divided, but did not relish the advent of 
the publisher of "Dear Old Tennessee" 
into eastern territory. 

Before departing Mr. Newman remarked 
he would leave New York alone for a 
while. While visiting in the city Mr. 
Newman gave much charm to his pres- 
ence and the charm was composed of Mrs. 
Newman. 



QUICK WORK WITH SONG. 

Harry Von Tiber filled a rush order 
on Tuesday, and completed the job during 
the day. With Billy Dillon, who wrote 
the lyrics, Mr. Von Tilxer composed the 
music for "Go and Tell It to Sweeney," a 
song immediately grabbed off by Blanche 
King, who rehearsed it before the ink was 
dry. 

Wednesday evening Miss Ring sang the 
selection in "The Yankee Girl" at the 
Herald Square. 



MAY MAKE WINTER ROOF. 

r 

While Hammerstein's Roof is open for 
I he summer season, William Hammerstein 
may order plans for the permanent ten- 
ancy of the upstairs place through all sea- 
sons. It's an idea which has been dwell- 
ing beneath Mr. Hammerstein's hat for 
several years. 

What style of entertainment might be 
given above in winter has not been 
thought of as yet by the Victoria man- 



ager. 



AN "IDEAL SHOW." 

VACKLAY and BUNNELL, the comedy maaiclnr?, have place*! ;m evidence of their humorous 1» 
Hllncts In black and white through the a bore. 



SUMMER REVUE NAMED. 

"The Summer Widowers" will be the title 
of Lew Fields' summer revue to be pro- 
duced at the Broadway in June. The 
hook will be furnished by (Hen McDonough 
j-nd the music by A. Baldwin Sloan. 

Fred Solomon has returned to the Broad- 
way as musical director for the Fields 
pioduetions. having left '"The Follies" some 
weeks ago. 



Princess Rajah commences her Conti 
riental engagements at the Folies Mar- 
igny, Paris, on June 26. Next week the 
Princess, who is under the management 
of Aaron Kessler, will play the Orphewm, 
Brooklyn. 



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BURLESQUE-VAUDEVILLE DEAL 
CHANGES PHILADEL PHIA'S MAP 

Western Wheel Turns Bijou Over to Keith- Proctor 

Firm Which Trades with Eastern Wheel. 

United Now Strong in Philly. 



The recent reports regarding the plan 
of action to be started by the United 
Booking Offices to take up as much of the 
small time territory as possible for its 
control were strengthened this week when 
it was learned that an agreement had been 
reached whereby the United would enter 
the "small time" field in Philadelphia, 
where the picture and popular vaudeville 
policy has been growing to remarkable 
proportions. 

The house to go over to the United is 
the Bijou on North Eighth Street, now 
leased by George W. Rife, and playing 
Western Wheel burlesque shows. It is 
said the house will revert to the United 
at the close of the present burlesque sea- 
son and that it will be devoted to pictures 
end vaudeville on the same plan as that 
which operates the Keith & Proctor com- 
bination houses. 

The Bijou is the theatre bqilt by B. F. 
Keith when he entered (Philadelphia with 
his continuous performance idea, comic 
opera and vaudeville being the bill. After 
about eight years, during which time the 
house was converted into the continuous 
vaudeville policy without the opera, Keith 
built a million-dollar house in Chestnut 
Street. The Bijou was operated for a 
while with vaudeville, and presented to 
Paul Keith. The latter leased it to Rife. 
It has been playing burlesque shows for 
several seasons. 

The transfer of the Bijou gives the 
Columbia Amusement Co. the best of it 
in Philadelphia as this company "has the 
Gayety, situated a few doors from the 
Bijou on Eighth Street, and the Casino on 
Walnut Street. The Bijou and Trocadero 
are the companion houses of the Empire 
Circuit. 

It is reported that there has been an 
agreement reached between the Columbia 
Amusement Co. and the Keith people that 
the former shall pay a fixed sum each 
week to the latter with the understanding 
that no burlesque shall be played in the 
Bijou, an option including giving the 
Columbia the privilege of taking over the 
Bijou for its shows, which may be played 
there instead of at the Gayety. The lease 
of the latter is held by John G. Jermon 
and re-leased to the Columbia Amusement 
Company. 

It is not thought that the lessees of the 
house entered much of an objection to 
giving the house up at the end of the sea- 
son as the Bijou has not been making 
money. 

All the houses in Philadelphia which are 
at present playing moving pictures and 
"pop" vaudeville on the larger scale are 
reaping rich reward and the success of the 
business in the Quaker City has prompted 
the Keith interests to enter the field. The 
United has issued its barring edict to acts 
playing Philadelphia and with the big 
house in Chestnut Street, the "pop" house 
in Eighth Si net ;ind its interest in the 
"Hippodrome," to U im-i-n nt the Phillies' 
grounds this summer, the United will be 
pretty well entrenched there. 



SETTLE OUT OF COURT. 

The "Sparrow Case/' which has been for 
more than three years pending in the 
Courts, has been settled by the Columbia 
Amusement Co. paying a sum satisfactory 
to J. B. Sparrow, the Montreal manager, 
for damages he sustained when, over 
five years ago, the members of the old 
Eastern Wheel cancelled his houses and 
simultaneously withdrew all of the book- 
ings their burlesque shows had with his 
theatres. 

Attorney Leon Laski, acting on be- 
half of the Columbia people, made the 
settlement with Sparrow's attorneys out 
of court. 



HARRISBURG COMMENCES THIS 
MONTH. 

Harrisburg, Pa., Feb. 16. 

The Western Burlesque Wheel will 
probably commence showing at the con- 
verted skating rink, to be called the Au- 
ditorium, on Feb. 21. 

The Rink will seat 1,800, when com- 
pleted, and was originally intended for 
the attractions of the Shuberts, but the 
legitimate pieces could not be secured 
from the independents for the remainder 
of this season with any regularity, so 
burlesque gets an opening. 



SUMMER STOCK AT COLUMBIA. 

The Columbia Amusement Co. is ar- 
ranging to put a stock musical comedy 
burlesque company in the Columbia Thea- 
tre, New York, after the close of the bur- 
lesque season. It has practically closed 
a deal whereby Stuart Barnes will be the 
principal comedian. 

Change of offering will be made as often 
as is deemed necessary, no definite period 
of production being fixed. If a show 
draws it will be retained indefinitely. 



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SIGNING FOR NEW SHOW. 

Cliff Gordon and Bobby North are 
signing up" for the new show to be 
presented by the firm of producers next 
season. 

The principals, now under contract, are 
reported to be Sam Sidman and Tom Gil- 
len, for a season of 42 weeks, and each 
at a large salary. They will be equally 
featured, according to the story. 



STOCK BURLESQUE STOPS. 

New Orleans, Feb. 16. 

The Dauphine closed Saturday. Stock 
burlesque failed to attract patronage. 
The house will probably not open again 
(his season. 

It is said that an effort will be made 
later to provide the Dauphine with tra- 
veling burlesque. 



CHANGE OF MANAGERS. 

Burt K. Wilbur, formerly a vaudeville 
manager in one of the New York suburbs 
and later advance man for one of the 
John Cort shows, will take charge of the 
Columbia Amusement Co.'s house in Kan- 
sas City, replacing Manager Hodgon. 



MILLIE IN PICTURE SHOW. 

Millie DeLeon, "The Girl in Blue,- who 
has the distinction of having been ar- 
rested oftener than any other "wiggle" 
dancer in the business, la to be a feature 
on the New York Roof, where Walter 
Rosenberg is running a lively moving and 
"pop" vaudeville show. She appears week 
after next. 

"Well," said Millie complacently on 
Broadway Wednesday, "After ten years 
of hard work and waiting, I am to play 
on Broadway at last." 



BOOKING BURLESQUE ACTS NOW. 

At the offices of Weber & Allen, the 
agents, now located on the fourth floor of 
the new Columbia Building at Broadway 
and 47th Street, it was reported this week 
that engagements of acts by the agents 
for next season in Eastern Burlesque 
Shows had already been made. Mr. 
Weber of the firm said that several, with 
salaries between $200 and $300, had been 
placed under contract. 

Weber & Allen are to invade the book- 
ing business in a thorough manner, said 
Mr. Weber. Several small time houses 
were now in process of negotiation with 
them. 

Phil Hunt, who places acts for several 
New England vaudeville theatres, includ- 
ing the Howard (Western Burlesque 
Wheel) and Bowdoin Square, Boston, is 
also located in Weber & Allen's new 
quarters. Mr. Hunt stated that the re- 
port that the two Boston theatres were 
declared "opposition" by the United Book- 
ing Offices had no actual basis so far as 
he could learn, though the act referred to 
last week as having been "pulled" out of 
one of the houses is not appearing in Bos- 
ton at present. 



TO SHIFT EDDIE SHAYNE. 

Philadelphia, Feb. 16. 

It is reported that Eddie Shayne, man- 
ager of the Gayety in this city for the 
Columbia Amusement Co. (Eastern Bur- 
lesque Wheel), is slated to manage another 
house of the company's somewhere in the 
cast, the selection not having been settled 
yet. Nothing definite can be learned 
just now, but it is certain that a change 
will be made at the end of the present 
season. 

Situated in the very heart of the "Ten- 
derloin" of this city, the Gayety has pros- 
pered under the handling of Eddie Shayne. 
He took hold of the house when its future 
was much in doubt and made it success- 
ful, not only during the regular Wheel 
season, but in the summer, when a stock 
burlesque company was operated with a 
profit. It is now one of the best paying 
houses in the Eastern Wheel Circuit. 



BANG UP THE KEATONS. 

Harrisburg, Feb. 10. 
"Buster" Keaton sustained a concussion 
and a fracture while in a sleeper pulling 
into town Monday morning. A switch 
engine bumped into the rear end. When all 
the damage was tabulated, "Pop" Keaton 
was three teeth short from the same 
cause. The act appeared at the Orpheum, 
however, for the evening performance. 



Ned Nye, Bonny Farley and Co. will 
try out a new act on the small time 
around New York, starting next Monday. 
Feb. 21. Chas. Ilorwitz has written a 
sketch for their use under the title of 
"One of the Old School." 



BUCKNER CHARGED WITH FORGERY. 

Chicago, Feb. 16. 

Arthur Buckner, the bicycle rider and 
late a vaudeville agent, was arrested here 
Monday night on a charge of forgery, pre- 
ferred by the father of Estelle Gilbert, a 
Cincinnati girl whom Buckner put out in 
an act. 

Buckner spent a night in custody, and 
Tuesday was released under $1,000 bail. 
The girl declares that she turned over to 
Buckner $206, with which he was to buy 
wardrobe and traveling equipment, after- 
ward being placed in an act. which he was 
directing. Miss Gilbert never received 
the merchandise, she avers. Then Buck-^ 
ner put her in the act and sent it tM 
St. Louis for an engagement last week. 

Further allegations are that Buckner 
wrote to the father, declaring that Miss 
Gilbert needed $25 for street clothes, and 
when the draft arrived intercepted it and 
cashed the paper. Meanwhile, so goes the 
story, the act was stranded in St. Louis. 
Miss Gilbert wired her father for money 
and when it arrived came on to Chicago. 
She is here in care of a physician. 

In defense Buckner declares he had 
authority to endorse the girl's name, and 
he considered all the money he received 
from her to be a loan. The case comes 
up next week. 

A week or so ago Buckner filed a peti- 
tion in bankruptcy in this city. 



ELBERT HUBBARD WONDERS. 

The following letter was received by 
Marshall P. Wilder from Elbert Hubbard 
of whom Mr. Wilder inquired if he (Hub- 
bard) expected to appear in vaudeville: 
"East Aurora, Feb. 7, 1910. 
"My Dear Marsh: 

"Yes, I'm down for a week at the Ma- 
jestic, Chicago. A clergyman wrote me 
yesterday depreciating the move and sug- 
gesting that I must need the money. I 
answered that all I had to lose was my 
dignity and that had gone long ago. But 
any man who had nothing but dignity 
should hang on to it. A good time to 
make a speech is when you have an audi- 
ence. This man speaks to a hundred — 
the same folks over and over. And I won- 
der, too, dear Marsh, if the folks who at- 
tend vaudeville are not quite as intelli- 
gent, and nearly as shady as those who 
go to church. I've said a hundred times 
that you do more good than any preacher 
I know. 

"Love and blessings. 

"Your friend, 

(signed) "Elbert Hubbard ." 



MONTGOMERY AND STONE CELE- 
BRATE. 

Montgomery and Stone celebrated tho* 
fifteenth anniversary of their appearance! 
together Feb. 16, entertaining the mem- 
bers of "The Old Town" supporting them 
at the Globe, New York. The team made 
their debut with Haverly's Minstrels at 
the Grand Opera House, New Orleans, Feb. 
10, 1895. 



MANAGERS IN COURT. 

The managers of the Circle, Columbia. 
New York Roof and Plaza, were sum- 
moned Monday to appear for an exami- 
nation as to violations in their houses 
of the Sunday Law. The examination 
was held over until Friday. None of the 
acts on the bills nor the managers was 
arrested, but merely ordered to appear 
for investigation of police charges. 



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FEBRUARY 19. 



New II. 



The Four Fords may play in the new 
•Follies/' 



Billie Seaton is going to play Hammer- 
stein's Feb. 2d. 



Fields and Lewis were due to arrive in 
New York Thursday. 



Charles T. K. Miller, the agent, is ill 
ii( his home, Tiffin, O. 

The new Orpheum, Duluth (Orpheum 
Circuit), will open in April. 



K. A. Roberts and Geo. Lash wood will 
Kiil from New York on March 5. 



A Adelaide Keim and Co., who last played 
% lie Alhambra, will open at the Plaza next 
week. 



Jcanettc Lowrie has prepared her 
"single" turn, and stands ready for the 
booking people. 



The Shuberts announce thnt their new 
"Mural" theatre in Indianapolis will open 
about March 1. 



McWattilrs and Tyson have been helfl 
over for next week, their second, at the 
American, Chicago. 



Hugh Saxon, who has been on the Pa- 
cific Coast for ten years, returned to 
New York this week. 



The Miles, Minneapolis, may again play 
first class vaudeville bills, securing them 
from the Morris office. 



Freddie V. Bowers has been engaged for 
the new "Follies" to be shown on the New 
York Roof this summer. 



Will Miss Belmont, with "Wine, Women 
and Song," '05-'06, kindly forward her 
present address to this office? 



Robert T. Haines, with a company of 
players, is "breaking in" a piece at Mt. 
Vernon and Yonkers this week. 



Cheridah Simpson and William Pruette 
will show their new act at Hammerstein's 
next week, engaged through Pat Casey. 



Edward E. Pidgeon's production, "The 
Maids and the Middies," lias been placed 
to open at the Majestic, Chicago, Feb. 28. 



Frank Abbott has been transferred by 
Weber & Rush from the "Parisian Wid- 
ows" to "The Dainty Duchess," as man- 
ager. 



In about two weeks Al Von Tilzer, the 
composer and publisher, will visit Chi- 
cago to expound on the qualities of his 
songs. 



Howard Truesdell has entered a petition 
in bankruptcy with liabilities of $1,281. 
The assets are listed as two sketches, 
value unknown. 



Frank Morreil will commence a tour of 
the Orpheum Circuit on August 14, Dur- 
ing the summer Mr. Morreil will take a 
rest in Europe. 



Jack Ryno (Ryno, Emerson and Mee- 
han) had three ribs broken and his 
shoulder dislocated through a collision 
with a taxi last week. 



Elfie Fay is working out a new "single" 
turn for herself. There will be a short 
monologue in it, and M. S. Bentham will 
look after the bookings. 



The Family, Elmira, upon shortly open- 
ing, will split the week with its bill of 
six acts, a neighboring city taking the 
show for the other half. 

Elbert Hubbard will appear in vaude- 
ville for one week at the Majestic, Chi- 
cago, March 21. His monolog will be 
called "Heart to Heart Talks." 



John Cort will close "The Kissing Girl," 
in which he has been starring Amelia 
Stone, at St. Paul Feb. 26, and will bring 
the entire company to New York. 



The Marinelli office reported the arrival 
in New York on Monday of Nedrcd and 
a "monk" jockey. It is a riding act to 
open at the Hippodrome Monday. 

Tat Rooney and Marion Bent have been 
booked for forty United weeks for next sea- 
sou, and bold the first contract for Percy 
(J. Williams' new Bushwiek Theatre. 

I. C. Mishler, of Altoona, Pa., announces 
that he will build a vaudeville theatre for 
first-class bills on the site of the old 
Eleventh Avenue Opera House at Altoona. 



The CSty Theatre, a Sullivan-Oonsidine 
enterprise in East 14th Street, will open 
shortly. Workmen this week put up the 
arcade front on the Fourteenth Street 
side. 



Anna Chandler, the Kellinos, Paul Le 
Croix, and the Howard-Oollinson Trio 
sailed for England Wednesday on the 
Campania. Nellie Wallace left for home 
lust week. 



Eddie. Montrose, of Mealy, Welch and 
Montrose, left the act, which is with 'The 
Follies of 1909" at Buffalo, for some un- 
known reason and a substitute has worked 
in the act since. 



La Belle Marie (Mrs. Billy Hart) will be 
known in the future as Marie Hart. She 
is at present with the "Crackerjacka," but 
will go into vaudeville with her husband 
at the end of the season. 



W. S. Butterfield, of the Bijou Circuit, 
Mich., has announced that the new house 
at Battle Creek will open March 4 for 
independent legitimate attractions, first 
playing "The Golden Girl.' 



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James R. Waters was obliged to cancel 
his western time last week while at 
Jackson, Mich., through a threatened at- 
tack of pneumonia. He entered the White 
Cross Sanitarium in that city. 



"Consul" the "monk" struck Edythe 
Chappelle (Mrs. Tim McMahon) on the 
stage at the Plaza this week. Though Miss 
Chappelle was painfully injured, she ap- 
peared in the act during the week. 



Through an error in telegraphing the list 
the Three Richardsons were mentioned as 
failing to arrive in time to play the Colo- 
nial, Indianapolis, recently. The Three 
Richardints were the act referred to. 



Adams and Guhl, now playing the lead- 
ing roles in the former Rogers Bros.' "In 
Panama," have signified to M. S. Bentham 
an intention of playing vaudeville next 
season. Benny is already on the job. 



Ike Rose cabled to the Marinelli office 
in New York, on Feb. 15, that the father 
of Stelling, of Stelling and Ravell, bad 
died in London. The team is a bar act, 
now playing in the west, it is thought. 



A letter received this week at the 
Casey Agency from Ellen Terry's secre- 
tary, informed the booking office that 
there is no possibility of the English 
actress entertaining an offer for vaude- 
ville. 

Francis Dooley aud Corinue Sales 
opened a tour of the Orpheum time at 
Spokane last week, booked for the rest 
oi the season. They had their eastern 
return dates put back to play the western 
bookings. 



Nnrali Kelly, assisted by Nat Saunders, 
and Searle Allen and Co. open at the 
Ameriran. New Orleans, Sunday, placed 
by 1?. A. Myers, who also booked Tom and 
Stacia Moore at the Plaza, New York, 
for next week. 



Claire Romaine arrived in New York 
Tuesday, and will open at the Alhambra 
Feb. 21. With Miss Romaine came Rose 
Hamilton, a "single" from the other side, 
who will be given an opening on the 
Williams time. 



Eddie Smith and Catherine Rose, of the 
vaudeville team of Smith and Rose, will 
be married next Sunday (Feb. 20), at the 
home of Miss Rose, in Chicago. The act 
is playing a twenty weeks' contract, 
booked by Chas. H. Doutrick. 



Jenie Jacobs returned to New York on 
Tuesday, having hugely enjoyed herself 
as the guest of Rose Stahl for ten days 
at the La Salle Hotel, Chicago. Miss 
Jacobs reported a bully time with the 
charming actress, and her looks bore out 
the statement. 



Hugo Morris has been off duty for 
two weeks. It will be another one before 
the booker returns to his desk in the 
Morris omce. Hugo had an operation on 
his throat. The trouble was all caused 
by the younger Morris attempting to 
speak with a Scotch dialect. 



Supreme Court Justice Blanchard 
granted an interlocutory decree of divorce 
to Benjamin MacMullen on Feb. 10. 
Charles Leonard Fletcher was named as 
co-respondent. George Doan Russell, an 
attorney of the Tribune Building, New 
York, appeared in the proceedings for Mr. 
MacMullen. 



Mile. Polaire, a favorite in Paris, opened 
at the Olympia in that city on Feb. 14. 
The New York office of the Marinelli 
agency was informed by the Paris branch 
that she had immediately scored. The 
sketch in which Mile. Polaire appeared 
and herself have been booked for the Pal- 
ace, London. 



While Harry McCormaek, that nice 
young treasurer of the Gotham, Brooklyn, 
was officiating in a similar capacity at 
the Armory, Bingham ton, N. Y., some 
time ago, he met May Hogan. Then the 
romance commenced which culminated 
last Tuesday when Miss Hogan became 
Mrs. McCormaek. 



Fred St. Onge and Co., the cyclists, re- 
turned to New York Monday after re- 
maining in Europe for six months instead 
of the two weeks first booked for at the 
Palace, London. They return to Paris, 
opening at the Olympia there next Octo- 
ber, with a return engagement at the 
same London hall following. 



Dolph Meyers returns to Chicago this 
week. The single thing Dolph told 
about while here in New York was a 
slight cold that caught him unawares. In 
Chicago everyone lightly dresses even in 
the coldest weather, depending on the 
daily settlement of dirt upon the person 
for warmth. Dolph forgot that New York 
is a clean town, and was undressed for 
the snow storm last week. Dolph is a 
nice little fellow, though, and said he 
hadn't a kick in the world excepting that, 
it hurt him to see all the air wasted in 
N'ew York through the skyscraper » not 
going high enough. 



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VARIETY 



I. B. A. INSURGENTS OUSTED. 

By vote of a meeting of stockholders of 
the Independent Booking Agency, at 
which all were present or represented, 
Feiber, Shea & Ooutant were expelled on 
Tuesday from membership under charges 
of having violated their contract with the 
agency. 

The bond company was notified of the 
action and instructed to proceed against 
the bond of $1,000 filed by the ousted firm 
to insure its carrying out of the agree- 
ment. 

Feiber, Shea & Ooutant were present 
only for a moment. They entered the 
meeting room and finding there Lawyer 
McMahon, representing the I. B. A., and 
George Byrne, its general manager, de- 
manded that they be excluded from the 
meeting. The conferees refused to do 
this and they walked out. It is under- 
stood that F., &AO. will defend any ac- 
tion the bonding company take, and they 
contend that the presence of Messrs. Mc- 
Mahon and Byrne made the stockholders 
meeting illegal. 

After the meeting it developed that the 
I. B. A. directors had accepted the book- 
ing for a house in Bayonne in direct 
opposition to Feiber, Shea & Coutant's 
Bijou in that New Jersey town. 

The stock held by Feiber, Shea & Oou- 
tant was ordered returned to the White 
Rats, by whom all the stock of the cor- 
poration is held in escrow. 

Those who attended the meeting were 
M. R. Sheedy, president; J. J. Quigley, 
Edward E. Mozart, General Manager 
Byrne and lawyer McMahon. Fred Alex- 
ander, said to be Mozart's backer, and 
the White Rats did not appear, but their 
proxies were voted by Mozart. 

The acceptance of two houses in Allen- 
town and Carlisle, Pa., was voted upon 
favorably. 



MORE S. ft H. HOUSES OPEN. 

On Monday Loew's Enterprises will 
open two more Stair ft Havlin theatres 
with pop vaudeville. Heuck's Opera 
House at Cincinnati and the Baker, 
Rochester, are the ones. At Heuck's, the 
present show placed by the Loew people 
at the Empire, Pittsburg, this week, will 
move forward solid. 

On Feb. 28, The Globe, Chicago, starts, 
with The Cleveland, Cleveland, to follow 
a week later. 

Other S. ft H. theatres are expected to 
drop into Loew's basket any day now. 



BLANEVS RENTED. 

New Orleans, Feb. 16. 

Blaney's Lyric has been rented again. 
This time, W. I. Swain, a producer of 
melodrama has taken the reins. 

The first play to be presented will be 
'Jesse James." 



EXPECT A COUPLE MORE. 

Two more theatres within a radius of 
fifty miles from New York are looked for 
by Edward S. Keller and Jack Norworth 
within the next month to add to their 
present circuit of one at Yonkers, N. Y. 



HARTFORD OPENING POSTPONED. 

Hartford, Feb. 1<>. 
The Hartford Theatre was to have 
opened this wi ok with a "pop" vaudeville 
show but the n Iterations which are being 
made in the lobby were not completed and 
the opening was postponed until Feb. 21. 



WOOD BUILDING UP. 

Several "small time" houses were added 
to the Joe Wood list this week. The 
Fred Nixon-Nirdlinger chain of about 
seven houses, including the Park and Peo- 
ple's, Philadelphia, were taken in by Wood 
to book. The Wilson, Baltimore, and 
Casino, Washington, are on the Nird- 
linger list. 

Besides these, nine weeks throughout 
the central part of New York State, 
were given to Wood to book by managers 
of the Vaudeville Managers' Association, 
which met in Albany Tuesday evening. On 
Sunday the Association will hold another 
meeting at Syracuse, when managers from 
the northern part of the State and Ver- 
mont will attend, which may mean more 
theatres for Wood. 



GANE NOW BOOKS ELEVEN. 

The Bijou, Reading, Pa., opens Monday 
with pictures and "pop" vaudeville under 
the control of the Moving Picture Co. of 
America (The Isman-Lubin coalition). 
Seven acts will go to the house from the 
booking office of William J. Gane in the 
Broadway Theatre building. 

In the remodeling of the Bijou the com- 
pany spent $35,000, and it is now said to 
be the best equipped place in Reading. 
Three shows a day will be given. 

In three weeks the new theatre bujlt 
by the M, P. Co. of A., at Broad Street 
and Erie Avenue, Philadelphia, will open, 
this last giving Gane eleven theatres to 
book for. 



CUTTING PRICES. 

What may develop into a pi ice-cutting 
war has started among the "pop" houses 
around Broadway and 59th Street. The 
Circle commenced to advertise that its 
matinee prices would hereafter be 10 and 
15 cents, so matching the bargain rates 
offered by the Loew Enterprises, Inc., st 
the Majestic and Lincoln Square. 

If the Loew houses take a further drop 
William Gane, of the Vaudeville Co. of 
America, stands ready to "see" the play. 
If they see-saw each other they may have 
to go to free admittance with souvenirs. 



$75,000 BUFFALO HOUSE. 

Buffalo, Feb. 16. 

It was announced here last Sunday that 
the East Buffalo Amusement Co. intends 
to build a theatre called "The Parkside" 
and to cost $75,000, on Broadway, the far 
east side, near the corner of Fillmore 
Street. 

Ground will be broken April 1, and the 
theatre, which is to play vaudeville, is 
expected to open with the coming season. 
S. S. Webster, of the Amusement Co., will 
manage the theatre. Nothing lias been 
given out as to capacity, prices or booking 
connection. 



BONDY LEAVES ST. PAUL. 

St. Paul, Feb. lti. 

St. Paul is without Jack Bondy. Ho 
sold his interest in the Majestic and has 
left town. Charles H. Miles, Bondy's part- 
ner in the house, remains, and Jas. N. 
Cook Iwh replaced Bondy as manager. Jack 
is goinK to take a trip, visiting his folks 
in California before settling on anything 
new. He received a bunch of money 
through the sale. 



BOSTON'S AGENTS' N. T. BRANCH. 

Boston, Feb. 16. 

C. Wesley Eraser, recently incorporated 
here as the National Theatrical Booking 
Association, has gone into New York as 
an independent. He has broken into the 
Long Acre building for his New York 
branch. 

It is Fraser's intention to run between 
Boston and New York, spending the last 
half of the week at the Long Acre Build- 
ing. He will also And time to pick up new 
houses for his string. Mr. Fraser has two 
now in New York to book for. His idea 
is to establish a circuit from New York 
to Connecticut, Rhode Island through to 
Boston. 



UNITED*S DOWN EAST OFFICE. 

Boston, Feb. 16. 

The International Amusement Company, 
George F. Hayes, manager, has opened 
booking offices here, where it is routing 
acts in New England for the "Family De- 
partment" of the United Booking Offices. 

Hayes was formerly associated with 
Pat Casey. The opening of this office is 
regarded as the outcome of the long- 
standing rumors that the United a "Fam- 
ily Department" was coming into Boston, 
to be on the ground for the New England 
small time. 



ANOTHER BRONX HOUSE. 

Janes F. Meehan, Mrs. Wan. J. Enrich 
and Robert Simon, owners of property on 
Prospect Avenue, between 160th and 161st 
Streets, Bronx, are receiving bids from 
sub-contractors for the construction of a 
brick and stucco theatre to cost, when 
completed, in the neighborhood of $200,000. 
The structure will measure 106 x 118 feet, 
will contain two balconies and have a 
total seating capacity of 1,500. Freiden- 
i ich, Gersten A Baer, of Wheeling, W. Va.. 
have taken the lease. Building operations 
will begin forthwith. 



BROOKLYN'S NEW THEATRE. 

Architects Shampan & Shampan have 
completed plans for a fireproof theatre, 
covering a plot 90 x 100, at Pitkin Avenue 
and Douglas Street, Brooklyn, for Marks 
& Hurwitz, the owners. The building will 
be of brick, steel and reinforced concrete 
and work will begin as soon as the con- 
tracts can be let. It is planned to devote 
the house to "pop" vaudeville and pictures. 
It will be called "The Portia." 



SAME BILL FOR TWO HOUSES. 

Chicago, Feb. 16. 

A new wrinkle has come out in the play- 
ing of the shows at the Columbia and 
Bush Temple, both houses booked by Frank 
Q. Doyle. 

The program at each is the same, the 
acts being conveyed from one to the other 
by cabs. One performance nightly is given 
at both. 



SHUBERT THEATRE IN ERIE. 

Erie, Ta., Feb. 16. 

Schuyler Grant, of Syracuse, N. Y., is 
at the head of a company to build a new 
Iheatre on 10th Street, near State Street. 
It. is understood the plans have been 
drawn and the contract let to Constable 
Itros., the contractors of this rity. 

The owners have contracted with the 
Shuberts for a twenty-year lease. 



TRXMONT. 

Residents of the Bronx have a new and 
cosy place wherein to witness vaudeville 
performances. The Tremont, a "three-a- 
day" house, opened last Thursday evening 
with every seat filled, the standing room 
all occupied and a "turn-away" of con- 
siderable proportions. The Echo Amuse- 
ment Co., of which Louis J. Beck is gen- 
eral manager, has built a commodious 
structure, solely devoted to the theatre, 
seating 1,250, of which 350 are accounted 
for in the one balcony which the house 
affords. 

There was naturally an air of "new- 
ness" on the opening night, but everything^ 
was in readiness and the show gave genlB 
oral satisfaction to the enthusiasts gath- 
ered. The stage, at either side of the 
apron, was banked with flowers sent by 
friends of the operating corporation. The 
new scenery finely set off the acts, and 
matters moved as smoothly as though the 
house had been open a week. 

Although only one performance was 
given at the initiation, the policy of the 
theatre will be one show in the afternoon 
and two at night. Prices for matinees are 
10 and 20 cents; in the evening, 10-20-30. 
There are no boxes, the seats running 
flush up to the orchestra pit, where six 
musicians preside. There is enough slant 
to the flooring to give a good range of 
vision from every seat in the house. Con- 
crete and fireproof construction insures 
safety and the theatre is in all particulars 
a credit to its promoters. 

Some changes were necessary in the bill- 
programed for the opener and the final 
line-up included Harriet Miller, who takes 
care of the "ill. songs"; Louis Bruce and 
Co., and Thos. R. Curtis, Ella Wilson and 
Co., Coogan and Parks, Paris Chambers 
Trio, 'Toy Foon," and Lottie Austin Davis 
Co., colored. Eight acts with pictures will 
be the amusement policy of the house. 

The Tremont is farthest north among 
New York's vaudeville houses. It is oppo- 
site Echo Park, in Webster Avenue, near 
178th Street, twenty blocks beyond Percy 
Williams' Bronx and catering, consequent- 
ly, to an entirely different neighborhood. 
It is so far out of town that residents 
don't seem to know that the Mayoralty 
election is over for the billboards still ad- 
vise the undecided to "Vote for Otto T. 
Bannard." Trolley lines a-plenty pass the 
door, the Third Avenue "L" is hard by 
and from there residents of the United 
States may transfer to the Subway. 

The acts are booked by Walter J. Plim- 
mer, who takes care of the "Family Thea- 
tre" troubles of the United Booking Of- 
fices. Taking into consideration the great 
interest the neighborhood evidenced in the 
place by turning out a bumper opening 
night attendance, the Tremont will wif*/ 
and win big. 

A down-town atmosphere is discovered 
immediately upon entering the door, for 
Jim Quinn is grabbing the pasteboards, 
going north from Union Square to get on 
tn© job. Walt. 



IMPERSONATOR MARRIES. 

Chicago, Feb. 16. 
The Great McGarvey, who calls himself 
"Imitator of the Gentler Sex," has an 
nounced his marriage on Sept. 18, 1909 
to Emma Lynch, of this city. The wed 
ding occurred at the home of Mrs. Mc- 
Garvcy's sister, Mrs. Edward Darrell, at 
Grove City, O. 



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Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 10. 
Editor Vabutt: 

We feel it our duty to write you con- 
cerning the small vaudeville time and 
situation in the south. 

Six months ago we had a great deal of 
trouble to get acts at almost any price 
own here and in view of this at a great 
expense formed New York connections in 
order to obtain acts necessary to fill our 
time. 

To-day it is possible for us to pick up 
at least thirty acts laying off in Atlanta 
itnd we receive at least a hundred letters 
weekly from acts laying off in the imme- 
diate territory, some mighty good ones. 
It is a fact acts should not come South on 
a gamble. 

We have more time than we have ever had 
before, still we have no trouble filling 
same and do not feel it necessary to give 
sn act contracts for more than one week 
at a time (unless it is of exceptional 
merit). There was a time when we were 
forced to give twenty weeks contracts in 
order to get acts, we don't have to do it 
now because of this overflow. We strongly 
advise that before an act from the north 
comes South that they have in their pos- 
session a contract for at least eight or 
ten weeks, and then be sure that they will 
play what they are contracted for. I can 
give you the names of any number of acts 
that are down here on ten and fifteen 
week contracts and have been lucky to 
get three, four, five and six. Salaries are 
getting cheaper, and we know that many 
are working for salaries that are smaller 
than they are entitled to, as the jumps 
are longer than they are in the north 
and acts cannot afford to work for the 
same salaries as they do in the North. 
Still they do it. 

We assure you that we have no object 
in writing this warning further than the 
fact that we have suffered from so many 
bad reports coming in from the south and 
we wish to avoid same if we can. 

Geo. B. Greenwood. 



Roanoke, Va., Feb. 6. 
Editor Variety: 

For the benefit of artists who work in 
North and South Carolina I would like to 
warn them against two houses that I have 
plsyed down there. 

* One is the Grand, Columbia, managed 
sW>y Carl Davenport; the other the Grand, 
Raleigh, managed by Snced. 

In Columbia I failed to get my salary. 
This man also owns an interest in the 
houses at Raleigh where I was cancelled 
after the first performance. On calling 
at the office for settlement, was asked to 
cut my salary. Since then have been 
told by other acts they were asked to do 
the same. Wm. D. Reed. 



New York, Feb. 12. 
Kditor Variety: 

In the report from Boston, 1 nm listed 
ns at the Bowdoin Square, Boston. I did 
not play the Bowdoin Square, having de- 
clined to do three shows daily unless all 
acts did the same. Iva Donnette. 



New York City, Feb. 11. 
Editor Variety: 

When passing through Boston I no- 
ticed billed at the Palace a sketch called 
"A Mother's Love." I would like to in- 
form Mr. and Mrs. Snow, who played the 
piece, that the title is owned and copy- 
righted by me. Walter C. Per rival. 



Seattle, Feb. 10. 
Editor Variety: 

We wish to inform our friends that we 
have left the "Empire Burlesques" and 
are at present on the Orpheum Circuit. 

We have not added a fourth man to the 
act, but Jess Burns, manager of the "Em- 
pire" show, engaged a quartet to take 
our place, and he has deliberately taken 
it upon himself to bill this quartet as the 
Garden City Four. 

We have written Mr. Burns and re- 
quested him to stop using our name, as 
he is infringing on our rights, as we have 
labored hard and conscientiously to build 
up a reputation. 

Garden City Trio. 
(Jas. J. O'Neal, Manager.) 



New York, Feb. 16. 
Editor Variety : 

I hear that a Pauline Fletcher is playing 
our act, "The Girl From Yonkers," at the 
14th Street Theatre this week under the 
title of "The Girl With the Taking Way." 

I would like to inform the above people 
that our act is copyrighted and I now ask 
all fair-minded managers not to book Miss 
Fletcher in our act. James 8. Devlin, 

(Devlin and Ell wood). 



New York, Feb. 9. 
Editor Variety: 

You had in Variety a letter about my 
stealing the title of a song called "Jima 
de Jeff." 

Would like to have you print this so 
that Hammond and Forrester may read it. 

If there is any "come-back" you will al- 
ways find me with The F. B. Haviland 
Pub. Co., at which place I have been for 
the past nine months. I never worked 
for the F. A. Mills Pub. House. In fact, I 
never had any relations with said house, 
whatsoever. Hammond and Forrester 
have made one grave mistake, and I will 
look to them for an apology. I would 
never be guilty of stealing a song. 

I did work on the bill with them at 
the Empire, Hoboken, week Dec. 6. I 
never spoke one word to them. 

Hammond and Forrester do me a great 
favor by calling me a youth. I thank 
them very much. I have only been in 
this business seventeen years. 

In regard to stealing their songs, I. 
Eddie Mack, can write more and better 
songs in five minutes than this team could 
in their whole life. Eddie Mack. 



Lamb's Manikins have received another 
ien weeks' contract from William Morris, 
which takes them up to the opening of 
their summer booking which starts at 
Chester Park, Cincinnati. They are routed 
until Sept. 1. 



RULES AGAINST OFFICE COPY. 

Jos. McArdle, owner of "Peter," the 
chimpanzee received a cable from Berlin 
this week, informing him that the high 
courts in Berlin had ruled in his favor 
in the suit brought against him for com- 
missions. In so doing they reversed a 
lower court, the case coming up on appeal. 

According to McArdle he signed an 
"office copy" contract (an agreement 
much used abroad which binds the artist 
to one agent for a long term) with Mari- 
nelli, who proceeded to book the turn. 

Early in 1909 McArdle declared that he 
had improved the act immensely and had 
an offer to go to the Circus Busch. He 
wrote to Marinelli to have his Berlin 
agent go to the circus management and 
close the matter. Before the agent 
reached there a Busch representative, 
McArdle avers, called upon him and 
signed contracts for the months of Feb- 
ruary and March at the Berlin house. 

Marinelli, under his "office copy," de- 
manded his commissions. McArdle offered 
a settlement, but the agent insisted upon 
the full amount and brought suit. The 
Circus Busch people held out the amount 
involved, and the matter went into court. 
The lower tribunal returned a verdict for 
Marinelli, but McArdle appealed, and it 
i? this case that has just been ruled upon. 

Marinelli tied up commissions in other 
cities played by "Peter," the "monk.' 



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BARNEY MYERS PUTS 'EM OVER. 

Upon the return of B. A. Myers, the 
agent, from his recuperating visit to 
Coast resorts, Barney threw off his coat 
and before returning it over his arms had 
booked for the Morris Circuit, opening 
at the dates next to the names: Girard 
and Gardner (New Orleans, March 6); 
May Tully and Co. (New Orleans, March 
0); Alfred K. Hall (New Orleans, Feb. 
20); William A. Inman and Co. (Winni- 
peg, Feb. 21); John D. Gilbert (Winni- 
peg, Feb. 21), and Emmet De Voy and 
Co. (Winnipeg, Feb. 21). 



MANAGER VS. AGENT. 

Eddie S. Keller is leading a Dr. Jekyll- 
Mr. Hyde life these days. In Yonkers 
Mr. Keller is a manager, conducting the 
Waburton in that suburb, and quite suc- 
cessful from all reports. While in transit 
to the Long Acre Building a metamor- 
phosis occurs and Mr. Keller reaches his 
office an agent once again. 

In the capacity of a booking man, Kel- 
ler placed Rock and Fulton for another 
week in vaudeville at the Majestic, Chi- 
cago, March 7, following the Hammer- 
stein week. In all the team will likely 
play ten weeks until the new Dillingham 
show starts rehearsals. 



TO DINE COMMISSIONER. 

Labor friends have arranged a big ban- 
quet in honor of Commissioner of Licenses 
Herman Robinson to take place at Bee- 
thoven Hall, Feb. 24. Mayor Gaynor ha9 
promised to attend together with the Cor- 
poration Council, City Chamberlain, John 
Mitchell and Samuel Gompers, president 
of the American Federation of Labor. 

Harry DeVeaux, president of the Actors' 
Union, is the chairman of the Committee 
on Arrangements. 



"MERGER" GROWING CLOSER. 

(Continued from Page 3.) 

The only conspicuous event of the evening 
was the "supers" connected with "The 
Star Bout" (which made up a part of the 
entertainment), causing a disorderly scene 
after partaking of some free food and 
liquor they were unaccustomed to. 

Some rumors have mentioned "small 
time" circuits to be included in the 
"merger" for the protection of the amal- 
gamation against that branch, and for 
the houses it would bring in giving a 
•plain Morris-Beck combination a wedge 
against refractory managers who might 
wish to remain "outside." When Jot. M. 
Schenck, general manager for the Loew 
Enterprises, was asked about this, he 
denied it emphatically, and said that he 
was certain Mr. Loew had not been 
brought into the subject. A vaudeville 
man in discussing this remarked that 
since Jos. L. Rhinock was now in the 
Loew corporation, Mr. Rhinock may have 
been consulted. 

Were the Loew circuit to be included, 
this would indirectly bring the Shuberta 
into the combine, causing a funny phrase, 
with Martin Beck's friendship for A. L. 
Erlanger so well known that many people 
suspect that Mr. Erlanger is in some de- 
gree interested in the outcome of the 
vaudeville negotiations. 

Neither at the Morris office nor Or- 
pheum headquarters this week could any 
information be obtained. William Morris 
said there was nothing to tell, while Mr. 
Beck, along with Mr. Meyerfeld, treated 
the questions as a joke. Then they all 
got together probably for another con- 
ference. 

The attitude of the United Booking 
Offices is said to be distinctly against a 
"merger" of any kind. Whether the big 
United managers will be finally brought 
around is an open query. It is positive, 
however, that up to date no United man- 
ager has attended any of the meetings, 
nor have a United manager and Morris con- 
ferred upon this "merger" proposition. 

Mr. Murdock has been about the Long 
Acre Building in the United Offices all 
week, but his position there has not been 
e.\nctly defined, if he is actually an em- 
ployee yet. 



The Harvey -De Vora Trio commence an 
Orpheum Circuit trip in July. 



ADAM SOWERGUY IN TOWN. 

<*. "Adam Sowerguy" came to New York 
Monday. This is the card of identifica- 
tion now carried by J. A. Murphy (Mur- 
phy and Willard), the author of the en- 
tertaining Htories running weekly in 
Variety. 

"The Self- Made Manager to His Book- 
ing Agent" series has attracted wide at- 
tention in the profession for the humor 
in them as well as the fidelity to actual 
conditions on the "small time" which they 
detail. 

In a way Mr. Murphy's musings must 
have struck the foreigners as applicable 
to the country across the seas, for on the 
European continent one professional paper 
tins thought well enough of the articles 
to copy the idea, forgetting to credit Mr. 
Murphy while doing so. 

"Adam Sowerguy" may appear between 
the covers of a book. Mr. Murphy is de- 
lilx'rating whether he should place all the 
htories in book form when the series shall 
have been completed. He stopped over in 
New York to visit his agent, Jo Pai^e 
Smith. 



10 



VARIETY 



London, Feb. 8. 
A case has been brought against Louis 
De Reeder, an agent, by a singer called 
Rosin a Gamba. The plaintiff claimed 
that De Reeder, or rather an assistant 
of De Reeder's demanded a payment in 
advance on commission on dates that 
were to come. The amount was $60 but 
the dates never arrived. The judge de- 
cided that the plaintiff sued the wrong 
man and so the girl stands no chance 
of recovering her money for a while. 



Eddie Lang, formerly a member of an 
American quartet is now running a 
steamship and theatrical agency. 



Blake and Amber and the De Vernieul 
posing show have been booked by Sydney 
Hyman for South Africa. 



At the Surrey last week an illusion 
posing show is given called "The Me- 
tablescope." Human figures are the 
posers and these fade away gradually to 
allow the next picture to be shown. The 
illusion is very neatly done seemingly 
employing the same methods that are 
used in shows of the summer park va- 
riety, especially the one called 'Dark- 
ness and Dawn." This is the first time 
that the idea has been put into an act 
for vaudeville and it should work out a 
winner. 



R. V. Webb is about to produce a big 
novelty musical act called "Notions." 



The McLallen-Cerson Duo have arrived 
in London and open in Brighton this week 
their first in England. 



Will Schley, the Liverpool vaudeville 
proprietor, is spending much of his time 
at the Barrasford office in London. 



Another of the new brand Chinese 
acts showed in town at the Paragon. The 
act goes through all the regular magical 
juggling and balancing routine, and com- 
pares favorably with the others. 



It is reported from Glasgow that Sam 
Lloyd who has just left the Pavilion 
there will take the managership of the 
Coliseum in the same Scotch town. The 
Coliseum is the Stoll house. 

V 

Oornalla and Eddie stopped off in Lon- 
don on their way to Paris to find out if 
the water had gone down at that time. 
They received a wire on Monday to come 
ahead, the water was fine. They are at 
the Alhambra, Paris, for a month, playing 
about three months after that in other 
continental cities. 



Mr. Wolheim, of the Marinelli London 
office, will leave for a trip to the Far 
East for about a month. Mr. Maase 
will be in charge of the London office dur- 
ing that time. 



William Barrasford, the youngest son 
of the late proprietor, left for the States 
last week. 



Marie Lloyd intended sailing for 
America Feb. 5. Then she changed her 
mind, and was going to Monte Carlo ac- 
cording to report. America sounds more 
probable. The singer is billed for the 
Tivoli this week. 



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so promptly forwarded.) 



Ella Shields at the Pavilion this en- 
gagement tries out a new line of work 
for her and succeeds. Miss Shields is a 
soldier boy this time and a very, good 
looking one. There is a good catchy song 
that goes with the act. 



Harry First and Co. are held over at 
the Metropolitan. 



There is apparently no change as yet in 
the general music hall situation. The 
death of Thomas Barrasford of course will 
delay any deal that was going to be 
"pulled." The Barrasford Tour still lets 
up on the booking of acts. William 
Boardman from Newcastle spends a few 
days of every week booking acts for the 
Pavilion in that town. In fact, it has 
come to light that even the Stoll offices 
are doing no booking of medium or small 
material. It is said their books are just 
jammed, the only things getting in now 
being head-liners of the very big kind. The 
Moss Empires, which comprises about 
twenty-two halls throughout the country, 
held their annual meeting this week and 
declared a dividend of five per cent. 



The business in the West End seems to 
be about fair. The Coliseum continues to 
do capacity, while the Hippodrome doesn't 
get them in at all. The Tivoli is a little 
better than fair, while the Oxford is doing 
very well. The Pavilion is doing fairly. 
The Palace has been playing to capacity 
for about the last four weeks. The Hol- 
born Empire, a West End hall, though one 
of the cheaper grade, has been doing capa- 
city business at each of its shows nightly. 
The London Pavilion is generally but fair, 
though the yearly report shows an aver- 
age of $6,000 a week. There can be no 
fault found over that. 



The other night at the Oxford, George 
Formsby performed quite a feat when he 
stopped the show. The audience wouldn't 
allow the next act to go on until Formsby 
came back about ten times. And this 
is the fellow who a few years ago wouldn't 
have thought of a chance in a West End 
hall. It is a certainty that this comedian 
was just as good then as now. His style 
is always the same. Five songs should be 
given Formsby. The audience would be 
better satisfied. 



My Fancy, the girl who dances, has 
started a run at the London Pavilion. 



Little Tich has been down with influ- 
enza, the champion music hall sickness 
of London this week, but expects to work 
next week. 



Mile. De Verneuil, who runs a posing 
show, will take up the Barrasford time 
that was fixed for her by the William 
Morris office, commencing next week at 
Birmingham. 



The funeral of Thomas Barrasford, who 
died at his home in Brighton, was held on 
Saturday last. Mr. Barrasford's death 
came as a shock to all who knew him, al- 



though it was known that the manager 
had been in ill health for some time. Mr. 
Barrasford was a theatrical man of the 
fair and square stamp and also away from 
business was a fine gentleman to meet. 
He will be greatly missed by all. 



At a meeting of the board of directors 
of the London Pavilion this week it was 
shown that the total takings at that thea- 
tre, inoluding the business at the bars, 
for the past year was $250,000. This 
showed that the house was well on the 
money-making side and a dividend of 
6 per cent, was declared. Last year's divi- 
dend was 4 per cent. 



Cyril Maude and Eliae Craven, playing 
in the Christmas production at the Colis- 
eum, are in their last week there. * Evie 
Greene started a run at the big hall last 
week: 



Chris Van Bern is at the Tivoli with his 
novelty change act that employs a lot of 
mysterious props. The changeable props, 
are all well worked, the only drawback to 
the act seeming to be the surplus talk. 
If a little of this were to be taken out 
the "disappearing" would go better. 



A report which a lot of the wise ones 
state is true is around saying that the 
Paragon Music Hall is about to pass into 
the hands of Harry Jacobs, the boxing 
promoter. Mr. Jacobs formerly managed 
-Wonderland, on the same street as the 
Paragon, and now being run by Jack 
Wolfe. It is said that the Paragon will 
run moving pictures on the nights when 
it will not be given over for boxing. The 
Paragon at present is operated by a com- 
pany and booked through the Syndicate 
office. 



Millie Payne has been booked for four 
years by the Syndicate, playing about 30 
weeks a year with this office. 



Fred Kitchen opened under new man- 
agement at the Holborn last week where 
he appeared as "Private Potts" in a piece 
owned by Herbert Darnley. It wouldn't 
matter much where Kitchen was placed. 
He is a great laugh -getter and he can al- 
ways turn any situation into a scream. 
Kitchen has taken from the Karno Com- 
pany a young boy who has been playing 
with him for the last few pieces and the 
boy plays a wonderful "straight" for the 
funny man. A vein of melodrama runs 
through the sketch and Kitchen's burlesque 
acting is the one big scream of the night. 



At the Holborn last week the Comedy 
Meisters, a quartet, showed a wonderful 
act in a way. Absolutely a "rough-house" 
buuch which doesn't break a plate over 
somebody's chest. Outside of that they 
were rough enough. Eileen Douglas re- 
ceived rather a kidding at the Holborn 
through her efforts to sing. She is a 
graceful person but that's all. The Camille 
La vis Trio made their first London appear- 
ance at the hall. Miss Lavis was once 
one of Eddie dark's "Winning Widows." 



Now she has two corking dancers with 
her. Miss Lavis would probably help 
some if she wore a soubret costume. 
There is a "boy soprano" in the act who 
could easily be dropped. A new contor- 
tion turn was given by two girls, called 
Jean and Josie. After an entrance made 
up as frogs, the girls go through some 
very good work and they ought to get 
along anywhere that contortion acts are 
liked. Arthur Reece sang a very good 
bachelor song and got away splendidly 
with it. 



A rumor has gained considerable ground 
over here in regard to the agency firm of ^\ 
Somen A Warner. It is said that the pair ^/ 
will split up in about a year's time. 



Gardner and Stoddard closed last week 
at the Alhambra and will now play the 
Moss-Stoll time for the next five months. 
The team has engaged its passage for 
America to sail July on the Lusitania. 



The Elliott-Savonas and Oswald Wil- 
liams are two of the attractions at the 
Coliseum this week. 



A dividend of 5 per cent, was declared 
at a meeting of the Board of Directors 
of Syndicate Halls. The dividend was the 
second for the past year. 



BILLS NEXT WEEK 



HEW YOWL 



Harry Lander. 
Branaby Williams. 
Alex. Osrr. 
Koltlot and Banjo 

Girls. 
Darling's Mole. 
8 Blchardlnls. 
(8 to all.) 



Troupe. 
Mack and Walker. 
Mr. and Mra. Btaart 

Darrow. 



Joe Welch. 
Henry Lee. 
Miller Brae. 
Tom and Stacla 

Moore. 
Spellman's Bears. 
Cordna and Maud. 
Mamie Fenton. 
(2 to 011.) 
1T/LTO*. 
4 Mortons. 
"Consul." 
Kara. 

Polo Team. 
Glendower and Man- 

nlon. 
Two Roses. 
Polk and Polk. 
"Fire Mischiefs." 
Lem alre and Horton. 
FIFTH ATSMJTE. 
Lole roller. 
"Operatic FestlTsl." 
Lillian Shew. 
Little Billy. 
Frankle Carpenter and 

Co. 
Warren, Lyon and 

Meyers. 
Belff Broa. and Mur- 
ray. 
Marcel and Boris. 
The VlTlana. 
OOLORTAL. 
Gertrude Hoffmann. 
Hawley, Height sad 

Co. 
Conroy, Le Malre and 

Co. 
The Great Leste* 
Marnello-Marnlts 



Mra. Patrick Campbell 
Claire Bomalne. 
Bedlnl and Arthur. 
Flying Banrarda. 
Johnson and Harty. 
Musical Johnstons. 
BROHX. 
Bra Fsy. 
"Conn try Club." 
Stuart Barnes. 
Four Huntings. 
The Mermaids. 
Qordon-Plckens Co. 
Gleger and Walters. 
Tops, Topay and Tops. 



Princess Bajah. 
"Snap Boots." 
Torn Nawn and Co. 
Marshall P. Wilder. 
Jack Wilson Co. 
Frank Stafford and 

Co. 
Hugh Lloyd. 
Sadie Janeell. 
Gartell Bros. 



Dr. Herman. 

Sidney Deane and Co. 

Mr. and Mrs. Gardner 

Crane. 
Selma Braats. 
Abdul Kader. 
GranTllle and Rogers. 
I la Grannon. 
Palfrey and Barton. 
"■. 



Bock and Fulton. 
Jack Wilson and Co. 
Lyons and Tosco. > i 

Raymond and Cmrtrlj.XjJ 
Prlngle and Whitney. * 
Clermont De lion. 
La Mane, Quail and 

Tom. 
Manning and Ford. 



CINCINNATI. 

COLUMBIA, OBPHSUX. 

Damle. BltJnge. 

Belle Blanche. Menetekel. 

Farrall Taylor Trio. Franceses Bedding and 

McConnell and Simp- Co. 

son. MlUard Bros. 

Calcedo. "Chocolate Drape." 

Tuscany Troubadours. Hastings and Moore 

Six Abdallaha. Windsor McCay. 

Townhall Minstrels. Orescent Ttlo. 
John Well. 

INDIANAPOLIS. 

GRABD OFBRA HOT/SB Victoria and Glor- 

William H. Thompson getta. 

and Co. White and Simmons. 

Florence Bindley. OOLOBIAL. 

Tom Bdwards. Jamee J. Corbett. 

Amy Butler and Quar- Magneto. 

tet. Bd. Keogh and Co. 

Gruber'e Animals. Bal and Hall. 
Osrlla sad Clark. 



VARIETY 



11 






PARIS NOTES 

BY EDWARD 0. KSNDSXW. 




BERLIN NOTES 



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Paris, Feb. 7. 
Benefits in favor of the victim! of the 
great floods in and around Paris are the 
order of the day. We have passed through 
a terrible calamity here within the past 
fortnight and the only ray of sunshine 
in these evil days is the proof of solidarity 
which lias been manifested among the 
people, coupled with the admirable man- 
ner in which the authorities have handled 
the situation. Though the losses to prop- 
erty will be millions of dollars, there have 
been but few lives lost. The danger that 
Paris underwent was never fully realised. 
But the flood is now rapidly subsiding and 
those who have friends here need no 
longer be anxious for their welfare. There 
are several American acts in Paris at 
present, and it was for this reason I cabled 
Variety some days ago that there was no 
(lunger for the artists. All the music halls 
have remained open, with the exception 
of a couple closed for one evening only. 
Hut the theatres have suffered more for 
want of lighting, and four of the most im- 
portant houses were closed for a week. 
Even now the Opera, and Opera-Comique 
nre still generating their electricity by 
means of large portable engines, belonging 
to traveling showmen, working on the 
street outside the theatres. Money has 
been flowing in from all parts of the world, 
and the Americans have been among the 
most generous contributors. Collections 
are still being made during the entra'actes 
in the theatres, while special matinees are 
Ikm ng held in all parts. Artists, both 
French and foreign, have fallen over each 
other in their endeavor to offer their ser- 
vices in the good work of organizing 
special benefits. 






The Casino de Paris has finally opened 
-but really as a skating rink, although 
some variety turns are introduced while 
the skaters rest. Bullier ballroom like- 
wise is introducing this popular sport, and 
will not give vaudeville this season. The 
stage has been found much too small for 
any kind of act, and the police will not 
permit seats to be placed in the body of 
the ballroom unless certain alterations are 
made in the exits. So F. Bostock has been 
asked to create a skating rink for the 
Latin quarter in this dancing hall, opened 
in December with a flourish. The new 
American Skating Palace, in the Rue 
d'Amsterdam, is to open this week; there 
are large crowds at the Hippodrome, where 
Curtis is performing, and moving pictures 
are shown during the intermissions, and 
he rink in the Rue Saint Didier has be- 
come quite fashionable with Jessie Darling 
showing the Parisiennes how to dance a 
"cake walk" on rollers. 



Several interesting law suits will be 
coming on soon. The case brought by 
My col, the chanteur a la mode, against the 
authors of a revue at the Theatre des 
Capucines, who made some reflections on 
his private life, will be heard Feb. 18. The 
French are the high priests of wit (not of 
humor, and there is a big difference), but 
they are too fond of introducing delicate 
questions into their fun, and whatever may 
be a man's past or present, his private 
life should never be a butt for the public 
joke maker. However, the Parisian revue 



writers and chansonniers think otherwise, 
and the present proceeding may show 
whether they can so act with impunity. 



The new Revue Amoureuse at the Mou- 
lin Rouge is a success and business has 
been fairly good during the flood. The 
Four McNallys, billed as American acro- 
bats, are doing well at the Etoile Palace, 
as also Pynetti, the conjurer, and Mar- 
cantonis, gymnast. The new program at 
the Alhambra is full of variety as usual, 
with the Four Parros, three feminine acro- 
bats and a clever "mentor"; De Sen-is' liv- 
ing pictures, and Lala Selbini as head- 
liners. The news of the death of Mr. 
Thomas Barrasford was received in Paris 
with deep sorrow, although he was person- 
ally unknown to the French people. Many 
here take E. H. Neighbour, the resident 
manager of the Alhambra, for Mr. Barras- 
ford. George Barrasford is the best known 
member of the family in France. 



The menagerie owned by Bidel, the 
French showman, who died some time 
back, will be shortly sold at auction. 



The Choung-Jji troupe is a great feature 
in the new play just produced at the 
Chatelet. 



KEEPS ON WALKING. 

Boston, Feb. 10. 

Gottfried Rodriguez, an Amsterdam 
newspaper man, arrived in town Feb. 12 on 
foot on his three and one-half year walking 
tour around the world. Gottfried left that 
dear old Amsterdam Feb. 1, 1900, on a 
$12,000 wager to "beat it" around the 
globe on foot in that time. Two other 
conditions of the wager were that he start 
penniless and wear "Dutch" costume all 
the way. Gottfried arrived here in full- 
blown "Deutscher" rig, wooden shoes and 
all. 

To earn a bit of coin he blew into 
Keith's offices here and got a one-night 
booking in the Keith Sunday concert, Feb. 
13. Gottfried did a monolog and a 
"Dutch" song. In his talk he told about 
footing it around the world so far as he 
had found it. Gottfried did not let the 
fact suffer that he was dependent on his 
earnings for his grub and nickels and dimes 
were tossed onto the stage till Gottfried 
had $30 in change, in addition to what he 
received from the house for his act. 

As a one-night man Gottfried was a win- 
ner. He is now en route to Frisco, whence 
he ships to Japan. Someone here told him 
when he drew into Chicago to hunt up 
Martin Beck and Gottfried left with de- 
signs on Martin. 



Amelia Glover, a popular dancer up to 
about ten years ago, died in New York 
Feb. 9. She was once the feature of Rus- 
sell's Comedians in "The City Directory," 
when her first husband, John Russell, man- 
aged that once popular organization. Mr. 
Russell died about ten years ago and Miss 
Glover retired from the stage. Subse- 
quently she married Al Lawrence, who 
survives her. 

Henry V. Donnelly, the comedian, at one 
time of Donnelly and Girard, died in New 
York this week at the age of 48. 



Berlin, Feb. 3. 
No more programs in Germany without 
at least one near -naked woman in it. Ber- 
lin has seen lately quite a lot of such 
"acts": Olga Desmond, "Die Hebrecherin," 

"Die Haremsnacht," Macara and Rossi, 
Mahara, etc. The latest is "The Vam- 
pire Dance/ 1 again a partly naked 
woman dancer, appearing this month 
at the Wintergarten (Violet Hope). 
There is very little sensation about 
the much talked of "Vampire," still it looks 
like a draw, and that settles it. The 
biggest success was Schichtl's Marionet 
Theatre. Johnson and Dean are popular 
here and went well. Bobker Ben All's Fif- 
teen Arabs are clever, and the Nambas, 
Japs, had a big reception. A failure was 
"The Historic Pictures," which also flopped 
at the Hansa, Hamburg, last December. 
Another failure was Ferreros, musical 
clown, with his dog. He has already dis- 
appeared from the program. Tina de* 
menta in her new act, "Charles' Uncle," 
look none too good, and has been moved 
to "No. 1" on the program. The Four Har- 
veys were booked the last day instead of 
The Brunins, who did not arrive, and 
scored again in their clever wire act 
though they were only here last Novem- 
ber. Robert Steidl sings again "Just 
Along the Wall," and tells the Winter- 
garten audience about his big reception in 
London. The Twelve Kaufmanns made a 
hit. The Three Facoris are hold-overs from 
January. Somewhat tiresome are long in- 
tervals after each act. 



The Apollo has a new operetta, "The 
Lovewaltz" ("Der Liebeswalzer"), which 
had a good reception. There are only three 
acts on the bill on account of the long 
piece. Fraser, Iris and French, singers 
and dancers; Acosta, juggler, and Nad- 
gree, ventriloquist. 

Circus Busch has the McDanell Co., acro- 
bats on skates, and Jacobs' Dogs, new this 
month, while Schumann has the 5 Frank- 
lins, clever acrobats, and Harry Lamore in 
his new act. 



The Walhalla offers this month the 
Four Maisanos, musical clowns; "Aero- 
plane Ladies" (act like the Curzon Sis- 
ters) ; Two Fratelli Menara, good acro- 
bats; Asra, billiard juggler; Hamilton 
Brothers, eccentrics; Miss Pocahuntas, 
singer; Sisters Bliss, dancers; Mella Roh- 
da, soubret, and Harry Arndt, comedian. 



Passage: Jungman Family, wire; Three 
Sisters Allison, acrobatic dancers; Nel- 
son's Newsboys, Five Tornados, acrobats; 
Gussy Holl, diseuse and imitations; 
Schneider-Duncker, humorist; Spissel, 
Spissel and Spissel, eccentrics; Otto Lam- 
borg, clever humorist; Zetto, juggler; Else 
Toerok, soubret. 



Charles Seguin arrived in Paris yester- 
day from Buenos Aires and is expected in 
Berlin next week. 



M. Beketow, the circus proprietor from 
Budapest, announces from Petersburg, 
Russia, his marriage to Helen Gerard, 
the well-known equestrienne. 



SOUTH AFRICAN NEWS 

By TT. HANSON. 

Cape Town, Jan. 18. 
The Tivoli Theatre of Varieties, Cape 
Town, has closed down, and I am not 
surprised, When one takes into considera- 
tion the poor bill of fare provided and the 
inferior class of talent brought out. It is 
now being tried with a comedy company 
playing the London's latest "Smith," but 
the prices of admission are too high. 



There are three sixpenny moving pic- 
ture theatres in Cape Town. There are 
also several roller skating rinks. 



The Empire Palace of Varieties, Jo- 
hannesburg, under the direction of Messrs. 
Hyman, has a splendid program, and is 
doing big business. The bill comprises 
Bosnia Casselli and her wonderful dogs; 
Merton and Rydon, comedy artists and 
dancers; Mabel Bright, vocalist and 
dancer; Jules Garrison and his "Roman 
Maids"; Brothers Bright, athletes; Adam 
Tomlinson, dialect comedian; Les Auberts, 
dancers ; Flo Cecil, comedienne and dancer ; 
Nell Colter, serio; Paul Couchas, juggling, 
and colored moving pictures. 



A neat little show with moving pictures 
and local artists is being run in Johannes- 
burg under the title of the "Vaudette 
Theatre." 



The Wheeler- Ed wardes Gaiety Com- 
pany is showing at His Majesty's Theatre, 
Johannesburg, with "The King of Ca- 
donia." Leonard Rayne Opera Company is 
at the Standard Theatre, playing "La 
Poupec." At the Wanderer's Hall, Jo- 
hannesburg, Harry Friedman's Austro- 
Hungarian Ladies' Orchestra is located. 



Pagel's Circus and menagerie is touring 
the Transvaal. 



The famous Lancashire Band, "The 
Bessies o' th' Barn," has just concluded a 
big successful tour through South Africa. 
They have gone on to Australia. They 
toured under the direction of J. & N. Tait, 
the Australian managers. Messrs. Tait in- 
tend opening up this country as a half- 
way house for their shows going from 
England to Australia, and vice -versa. 



I understand that Madame Theresa Car- 
reno, the celebrated pianiste, who is tour- 
ing America at present, will visit South 
Africa and Australia. 



Sorini, the Japanese magician, died of 
pneumonia Sunday at his home in Brook- 
lyn. He was fifty-two years old and had 
been playing in vaudeville in this country 
for six years. 



James R. Furlong, one of the founders 

of the Actors' Society of America, died 
very suddenly, Feb. 13, at Oakland, Cal., 
where he was filling an engagement. 



Francis A. Mayon, a son of Mr. and Mrs. 

.John I*. Mayon, died Feb. 13 at the home 
of the parents, 218</ 2 Fifth street, Jersey 

City. 



The Le Pages, jumpers, returned from 
filling dates in Europe last week and 
opened at the American Music Hall, Bos 
ton, Feb. 14. 



12 



VARIETY 



OPPOSITION FIGHTS IMPEND 
IN ST. LOUIS AND PITTSBURG 



Two of Ringling Brothers Attractions Will Mix It with 
the Two Leading Wild West Exhibitions 

Early in the Season. 



St. Louis, Feb. 10. 
Within a few weeks the billboards will 
blazon forth the results of what prom- 
ises to be the liveliest circus fight St. 
Louis has known in the past few sea- 
sons. The Miller Brothers are wintering 
their "101 Wild West" Show across the 
river, in Bast St. Louis, 111., and on April 
16 will open its season on the grounds 
used two years ago by Buffalo Bill. The 

Ringling Show is due to come down from 
Chicago two weeks .later, exhibiting on 
the Hanlon Park grounds, where they al- 
ways show. The "Circus Kings" are 
known to be adepts at the "fight" game 
and Edward Arlington, it is said, will do 
his best to start the season with a boom 
for the Ranch Show. The matter of 
grounds is likely to cut a big figure, for 
the Hanlon people are influential in this 
neck of the woods and are strong boost- 
ers for the Ringlings, as the Baraboo boys 
always stick to the Hanlon lot. This 
partisanship was shown two years ago 
when the Buffalo Bill Show broke away 
from Hankra's Park and went into a new 
lot. The Hanlons got busy at City Hall 
a little too late to accomplish their aim, 
but they came mighty near forcing the 
Wild West to camp on their grounds in 
spite of the showmen's wishes. 

Pittsburg, Feb. 16. 

There will be a lively opposition battle 
in this dty during the last half of May 
and the first two weeks of June. Three 
tent shows of the first class will show 
st the Bast Liberty grounds within four 
weeks. Miller Bros.' "101 Ranch" will 
come first, followed by the Forepaugh- 
Sells Circus, with the "Two Bills" "Wild 
West" bringing up the rear. 

As there is no billing agreement, it is 
anticipated that there will be the liveli- 
est sort of an advertising fight between 
these three rivals. With the two "Wild 
Wests" booming things along, the Ring- 
ling Bros, will have a spirited time in 
holding up their end for the new show. 



ANOTHER ELEPHANT KILLED. 

Evansville, Feb. 16. 

The Morris & Rowe circus, wintering in 
Evansville, had about 1,000 people out 
to their winter quarters to witness the 
execution of "Fargo," a clown elephant, 
valued at $4,000. 

The big jungle beast which has per- 
formed tricks for the circus during the 
past 12 years, developed rheumatism two 
weeks ago, and yesterday when the animal 
became crazed from pain, it was decided 
"to end its life. 

A rope was attached to "Fargo's" neck 
and with the aid of pulleys and four 
hones at each end the elephant was 
strangled. The hide will be stuffed and 
shipped east. Thin in the second elephant 
that the Norris & Kowc show has lost 
since coming to Evansville. 



"TWO BILLS" FOR RIVERVIEW. 

Chicago, Feb. 16. 
It is known that the success attained by 
the Pawnee and Buffalo Bill Wild West 
within the gates of Riverview Park last 
summer has secured for them a contract 
for the coming summer, when they will 
show for a longer period than they did 
last year. 



BACK FROM SOUTH AMERICA. 

Harry Six returned last week from a 
seven months' stay in South America, 
where he presented his high-diving act in 
several of the larger cities, winding up 
with a month in Rio de Janeiro, whence 
he sailed for" New York. 



WILD WEST HOMEWARD BOUND. 

The "Wild West" show which Mrs. 
Peaumont Packard framed up last fall for 
the purpose of putting her son, Chesmore 
Packard, m the show business, embarked 
at Buenos Ay res, Wednesday of this week 
end is due to land in New York early in 
March. Dick Radford, who was one of the 
executives with Miller Bros. "101 Ranch" 
during past seasons, helped to frame the 
show up and is returning with the troupe. 
It is reported that conditions were never 
favorable for the show during its stay in 
Argentine Republic, but there was a 
guarantee sufficient to pay the expense of 
keeping the show going while it was there 
and to provide return transportation for 
the people. 



THOMPSON WILL GO OUT. 

Late last week, after deciding to retire 
for one season at least, Chas. N. Thomp- 
son signed for the coming season with Maj. 
Gordon W. Lillie, to be the assistant man- 
ager and adjuster with the "Two Bills" 
Show, the same dual position which . he 
held with them last year. He haa gone to 
his home in Florida to take his final weeks 
of winter vacation, previous to joining the 
show at the Garden late in April. 



RINGLINGS' "AUSTRIAN ARABS." 
The Nelky Family of six Austrians at- 
tired as Arabs in a number carrying three 
camels, have been engaged for the Bar- 
num-Bailey circus for next season. It is 
the Family's first visit to America. 



OLD CIRCUS LOT SOLD. 

Bristol, R. I., Feb. 16. 

The Dunbar field on the South Side, 
which has been the stopping place of all 
the circuses within the past fifty years, 
lias changed hands. 

It will no longer be available for the 
white tops. The new owner, Albert F. 
Rockwell, president of the New Departure 
Co., will cut the several acres up for 
building purposes. 



RINGLINGS NSW YORK OFFICE. 

An office has been opened by the Ring- 
ling Brothers at 37 East 28th Street, and 
preparations have actively begun for the 
opening at Madison Square Garden, 
March 24, of the Barnum & Bailey Show. 

John and Alf T. Ringling will spend much 
of their time at the new office hereafter. 
Roy Feltus is on the Job, preparing the ad- 
vance newspaper work, both for the road 
tour of the Barnum & Bailey Show and 
its Garden engagement. A week in 
Brooklyn will follow New York, with a 
week each in Philadelphia and Boston be- 
fore the show starts for the (Pacific Coast. 



CIRCO LOWAIfDB EXPANDING. 

Tony Lowande is exhibiting in Argen- 
tine Republic with two of the largest cir- 
cuses he has ever carried in South Amer- 
ica. He has prepared to further enlarge 
his circus by the addition of a menagerie 
as fast as he can accumulate the animals. 
Max Kunkeley attended the Cole Show 
auction in his interest and purchased 
$5,000 worth of animals, which will be 
shipped from New York today (Friday), 
Feb. 18. 

By the recent establishment of two 
steamer lines, a trip of twenty-three 
days has been opened between New York 
and Buenos Ayres. As a result Lowande 
will draw his supply of acts from Chas. 
Sasse in this city. Heretofore he has 
been playing European acts sent from 
Paris, because of the inadequate steam- 
ship facilities between the two Americas 
made France the more accessible. The 
new plans will change the character of 
Lowande's shows from a European circus 
lo American outfits with street parades, 
menageries and the other adjuncts of a 
modern circus. 

Lowande exhibits from one to four 
months in a town, and plays all the big 
stands in South America. Sasse will send 
his first program of American acts to 
Lowande as soon as he can have returned 
for approval a list submitted. 



FOREPAUGH-SELLS ON MANHATTAN 

FIELD. 

Contracts have been signed by the Ring- 
ling Bros, for the appearance of the Fore- 
paugh-Sells Bros.' Show on Manhattan 
Field, 166th Street to 167th Street, be- 
tween Eighth and the Speedway, Man- 
hattan, for the week starting June 13, 
next. This will be the second of the Ring- 
ling Shows to play New York this year. 
The "Circus Kings" have been trying to 
keep the Sells- Fo re paugh announcement a 
secret until after the Barnum & Bailey 
engagement at the Garden, opening next 
month. 



Harry F. Clarence has been engaged for 
his third season as announcer with the 
Buffalo and Pawnee Bill Show. 



SEVEN PARACHUTE LEAPS. 

Hutchinson, the balloon leaper, has 
signed for the coming summer to do seven 
parachute leaps. The best that has been 
done before was five. Hutchinson did six 
last summer at the Trenton State Fair. 
During the winter he has perfected a 
method of packing his "spreads" under 
tissue paper to prevent entanglement and 
tearing the different ones open by the 
usual string pull. The seven-drop is to 
go on at the Trenton State Fair the com- 
ing fall. 



ABOUT THAT CUSTOM RULING. 

Washington, Feb. 16. 

John M. Kelley, attorney for the Ring- 
ling Bros., is in Washington seeking to 
secure a new ruling on paragraph 500 of 
the amended Payne Bill, under which 
domestic animals removed from the 
United States are subject to a high duty 
upon their return to American soil. 

Mr. Kelley's business is to convince the 
Treasury officials that something should 
oe done to change this paragraph so that 
the American circuses would be enabled 
to play Canada and return without pay- 
ing tax. 

It appears that when the new tariff 
schedule was being made out, paragraph 
600 was closely examined. During the 
discussion Congressman Dolliver objected 
to the return to the States of animals 
which had been exported for breeding 
purposes. Paragraph 600 is the free list 
of the Payne bill and through an error 
the words "not including animals" found 
their way into the section. 

Its presence there makes it necessary 
for all American circusmen to pay a re- 
turn duty. In the case of a big show this 
would amount to about $11,000, it is 
estimated. 

The Treasury experts have been asked 
to examine the question thoroughly in the 
hope that a more liberal construction may 
be placed upon the wording. Everybody 
concerned disavows any intention to bar 
circuses from Canada or put a bar upon 
the foreign travel of animal trainers. 



* 



CIRCUSES IN AUSTRALIA. 

Sydney, Jan. 2. 

The Wirth Bros.' aggregation opened in 
Adelaide Xmas week. The show is com- 
paratively new to the Holy City, and the 
success accorded performance was pro- 
digious. Datos, the memory man, has 
them all talking. 

Barton's Circus is now touring the 
Northern Rivers and playing to capacity 
everywhere. The show is only a small 
one. 

There is a great longing to see a big 
American circus here. Old timers with 
recollections of the Sells Bros.' Circus and 
the Dr. Carver "Wild West" Show regret 
the lack of an organization to meet the 
demand for an up-to-date tent organiza- 
tion. The population is increasing by 
thousands every year, and the immigrants 
continually arriving are, for the most 
part, amusement-loving people. 



"Pop" Seamon came into New York 
from his home in New Rochelle last Mon- 
day for the first time in several months. 
He has been confined to the house all win- 
ter by inflammatory rheumatism, and will t^/ 
not be able to take the road this season. 
"Pop," last spring, celebrated his golden 
wedding, and is the oldest circus con- 
tractor at present in captivity. 



John G. Sheahy, who has been in the 
ticket wagon of the Ringling Show for the 
past few seasons, will be transferred to 
a similar position with the Forepaugh- 
Sells Bros.' Show this summer. 



Bert Cole, of the Hagenbeck- Wallace 
Show sailed from Europe Feb. 8. 



"Chef" Ballard will come into the cook 
house privilege with the "Two Bills" Show 
this season, replacing Joe Lynn, who fed 
the people of the "Wild West" last year. 
Ballard had the cook house with Buffalo 
BiU season of 1008. 



VARIETY 



13 



A SELF-MADE MANAGER 
TO HIS BOOKING AGENT 

BY J. A. MURPHY. 
(MUAFHI AJTD WXLLAftD.) 

(Th« twraty-arat of * writs bj Mr. Murpky, (te- 
tanias tb« hypothetical reports and trials of a 
"•mall time" manager.) 

East Cranberry, 0., Feb. 8. 
Dear Mike : 

I must say that this week's show is the 
most sorrowful concern that erer I seen, 

and I don't know what in fire you are 
tryin to do to me. To begin with, that 
playlet called The Baby's Shoe is too sad 
an affair for a comic theatre. The woman 
in the play cries because her baby is dead, 
and the man cries because she does. Then 
they find the baby's shoe and they both 
cry together. Then all my customers 
sniffle. Next comes the aged darkey imi- 
tator. He sings Old Black Joe and Mas- 
aaws in the Gold, cold ground, after which 
he lights some red fire and dies in front 
of my wood scene curtain. The Chinese 
cornet player starts off with an awful 
solem tune called The Heart Bowed Down, 
then he stuffs a rag in the horn and plays 
that dirge that the bands all play for the 
Grand Army funerals. 

Then comes the drama act called Per- 
ished in the Snow. The girl is deserted 
by a villen who wont pay her board, and 
she dies in front of the soup house which 
they carry. While she is waiting for the 
soup house to open, my curtain puller 
spills torn paper on her out of a scrub 
bucket, and when the scrub bucket is 
empty she perishes. A cake of soap fell 
out of the bucket last night and knocked 
the rag doll out of her arms. It made her 
so mad she most forgot to perish. Then 
that decapitation mystery comes, and the 
devlish look in cuss decapitates the head off 
of a lady with a cavalry sabre and carries 
it around on a pie plate. A lot of the 
women fainted and screamed and the chil- 
dren started to howl. Some of the coke 
burners that was in, tore out of the thea- 
tre and went to drinking licker at Danny 
Driscolls saloon. Even the picture film is 
a heart rendin affair and shows a man and 
his family drinkin licker out of a ketchup 
bottle, after which they break up all the 
furniture and die in great agony. 
I sent to the Jasbo Agency to wire me a 
comic acter quick, and they sent me a 
feller that represents a tramp and sings a 
song called More Work for the Under- 
taker. I phoned over to West Cranberry 
to try to swap him for something lively 
but the only thing he could let me have 
was an act where a woman turns into a 
skeleton and then burns up. If you had 
only mixed in some of them rowdy acters 
that kick each others shins and swat each 
other with spank paddles it wouldn't be 
so bad. I would even try to put up with 
that Jim Morton feller again if I knowed 
where to get him. There is only one good 
thing about this show and thtit is there 
arc no acts in it that my family will try 
to do. 

Shep Wrcnehy that is buildin the oppo- 
sition theatre across the street was in at 
the matinee and after the show he put up 
a big sign on the laundry which read, 
"This place will open soon as The Stadium 
Theatre with first elass vaudeville — All 
comic acts and no crying shows." This is 
a slap at me because 1 have such a solem 
performance this week. 

Adam Roircrfwv. Manager. 



BILLY GOULD TRAVELING. 

BT WILLIAM GOULD. 

Salt Lake City, Feb. 11. 
What a peculiar audience they must 
have in Ogden. The critic there calls jokes 
laughers, and a wood scene is described 
as a timber picture. Jim Donovan, of 
Donovan and Arnold, says the best points 
in his act fell flat. One night, while kid- 
ding, he made a speech as follows: "I see 
by the papers that there is a chance for 
the Jeffries-Johnson fight being pulled off 
in your 'noble' city. If it takes place here 
I hope that they are both defeated." That 
was the hit of the show. 



I have just discovered the meaning of 
Y. M. C. A. — You mustn't criticise actors. 



Colby and May are laying off on the 
S.-C. time. 



There is a little girl playing the Or- 
pheum time that is going to be a dainty 
refined hit in the east. Her name is Irene 
Romaine. Paste this in your millinery. 



Billy Clark, Quinlan and Mack and 
three-quarters of the 4 Floods, all old-time 
minstrel men, were sitting in the lobby of 
the Albany Hotel the other morning when 
a brass band passed the house playing a 
lively quick step. They all jumped out 
of their chairs as if they had received an 
electric shock. They thought it was 11:45 
(parade time). 



You can fool some of the Orpheum audi- 
ences all of the time, and you can fool 
all of the Orpheum audiences some of the 
time, but you can't fool Martin Beck. Mr. 
Bird says this is silly. He wants to know 
if Abraham Lincoln is playing the Or- 
pheum Circuit. (I'd like to carry Mr. 
Bird with me.) 



I see my old running mate, Walter C. 
Kelly, is in Seattle. Walter sails for 
Australia shortly to entertain the. kanga- 
roos. As Pat Rooney, Sr., once said: 
"Well, their money is as good as any 
one's." So, go to it, Walter, and gather. 
Take your scales along to weigh the Eng- 
lish pounds. (Mr. Bird remarks, "Yankee 
ignorance.") 



John Cort is thinking of building a new 
Cort house in Salt Lake. Mr. Bird says 
"I left the u out of court, and that it is 
idiotic to build a Cort house in a lake." 
That's right, Mr. Bird; a wild gondola 
may come up and bite the gondolier. 
(You see, Mr. Bird, you can't catch fish 
unless they bite.) 



Met Malachi Hogan in Denver. A lot of 
people are under the impression that 
Malachi is ill. No such a thing. He 
never enjoyed better health, and he's there 
with a smile ready to referee anything 
from a love match to the Jeffries and 
Johnson phonograph contest. 

Pat Casey is a big man west. 

Pat Casey is a big man east. 

Pat Casey weighs 270 lbs. on the hoof. 



Otto Floto. sporting editor cf the Den- 
ver Post, bet that the Frenchman. Paul- 
ban, would fly over Denver in his aero- 
plane. T think Paulhnn Otto Floto-ver 
Denver. T hope Charlie Ross sees this. It 
sounds like him. 



THE WOMAN IN VARIETY 

BY THE SKIM. 



Through the kindness of Mark Luescher 
I have read about the "progressive thea- 
tre party" which Ellen Egan of the Denver 
News so aptly described in a recent issue 
of her paper. The party occurred at the 
Orpheum. The "400" of the burg bought 
up a goodly portion of the Orpheum's best 
seats, with the boxes, and during the per- 
formance continually changed seats. While 
the hum of the con versa t ions may have 
been audible, it is certainly a unique idea 
for the theatre. In "progressive dinners/' 
where you move forward with each course 
and finally reach the fellow you like if 
there's enough to eat, the talk aids di- 
gestion, but this is the first time I have 
heard about this "movin' up" during a per- 
formance. 



Charmion has a very charming person- 
ality, and the way she distributes her 
wearing apparel among the audience is 
worth seeing. Men and women carried 
away her garters, stays, stockings and 
band-bag, to say nothing of the hundreds 
of buttons. Charmion is a regular 
Mathewson in her delivery to the audi- 
ence. (Columbia; special attraction.) 



One of "The Blonde Typewriters" and 
therefore probably the newest one is. not 
wearing silk stockings, but I have no 
doubt she will if the girl remains with the 
act long enough. 



Tis a wise manager who can dress his 
chorus through the first and second part 
with only two changes of shoes and stock- 
ings. This is what happened in the "Gol- 
den Crook." The first three changes of 
the chorus were over red shoes and stock- 
ings, under which were pink tights, and 
these made the underdressing for the sec- 
ond part. Two chorus girls come out 
prominently, one for her good looks and 
the other for her attempt at wearing her 
dress off the shoulders to a degree that 
was hideous. The girl who opened the 
second half has a stunning figure. Ida 
Crispi, in spite of her grotesque make-ups, 
has a very pretty face, and the blonde 
wig is most becoming. Gladys St. John, 
the only other woman principal, wore one 
dress too many, as the last was a night- 
mare. Mile. Faustina wore light blue 
stockings with a green ballet costume! 
(Columbia.) 



There's a nice pleasant fat old man 
who sells tickets at the Lyceum. He's so 
civil and accommodating. J just adore 
him, and if I thought any more about the 
fellow I might dignify him as "treasurer" 
which I can't possibly believe him to be. 
I walked up to the Lyceum the other day 
to buy some tickets for a matinee. After 
I found out all about it, I left without 
them, thinking I had committed a capital 
crime. 



Kitty Morton is going backward. Last 
season the mother of that great Morton 
family was satisfied to display her youth 
fulness by dancing. This week at 1he 
American. Kittv has moved backwards 

« 

another notch towards vouth. bv taking 
the "kicking bit" away from her husband. 
Sam. It has always been one of the big 
laugh* of the piece, and is just a ■< big 



with Kitty as the kicker. It is always 
a certainty that Mrs. Morton will be be- 
comingly gowned.. 



In the Homer Lind piece (Colonial), a 
very pretty girl (Mrs. Iind) has a won- 
derful head of hair, her braid reaching 
far below the waist. 



I visited Syracuse last week for a few 
days. While there I was told about the 
last visit of "The Follies" at the Welting 
Opera House, a couple of weeks ago. 
While Eva Tanguay was on the stage, a 
lightly dosed "souse" (well known in 
Syracuse) in the front row said loudly 
enough for all to hear: "For Heaven's 
sake, do your act and get off." Eva 
walked to the footlights and re- 
plied, **I expected something like that 
from you. I've been watching you all 
evening." Then an usher led the befuddled 
young man out. Miss Tanguay did mot 
stop at the Yates Hotel in Syracuse dur- 
ing her last visit. It's the leading hostelry 
of the town, too. 



In Sam Curtis' aet (American) are 
three young women supposed to be school 
girls. Oedit Mr. Curtis for making them 
dress as young school children should, 
excepting the eccentric one. She is so 
clever it doesn't matter that her grotesque 
make-up is not true to life. 



Though I am told Flora Parker disap- 
pointed several people who were arrang- 
ing a vaudeville act for her when she sud- 
denly left New York last Thursday to join 
her husband, Carter De Haven, in Chi- 
cago, I am glad to hear the young couple 
are together again. Mabel Hite did the 
fixing. 



Mrs. Patrick Campbell (Colonial) is 
wearing a wonderful gown of black satin, 
over which is a coat of cut steel to the 
knees. The skirt is banded with an edge 
of steel, the coat having a border of sable 
fur. 

A very pretty girl is Marie Fenton, and 
the four changes Miss Fenton make show 
much money has been spent on them. 
The first is a stunning creation in black 
and jet; the second light blue and gold, 
prettiest of all a Copenhagen blue with 
black, and a white satin with a black and 
gold jacket. The three hats worn were 
lovely, especially the little black turban. 
(Hammerstein's.) 

Nctta Vesta, prettier than ever, makes 
three changes in "Snap Shots" (Colonial). 
The first' is a simple* gown of pink meteor 
with gold. The second is a black velvet 
soubret costume, very handsome. The 
skirt had a l>onler of stars in brilliants; 
there was also a bolero of the rhinestones. 
Miss Vesta's pantaloons were a trifle long. 



.Man Dale once started a stinging but 
half hearted rebuke against gum chew- 
ing in theatres. Why doesn't someone 
start an anti-gum chewing crusade? It 
i-n't the pleasantest thing to sit near 
people masticating a mushy pieee of 
gum. Isn't it a blessing that drinking 
soup hasn't become a fad in tin- play- 
houses? 



14 



VARIETY 



MYSTERIOUS $2,500,000 CO. 
POINTS TO PATENTS CO. CHANGE 



Mystery In the Incorporation of a Huge Concern to 
Deal in Patents and Inventions Indicates Up- 
heaval in Biograph-Edison Combine. 



Suspicion has been aroused this week 
that a very short time— probably in about 
four months, there will be an upheaval, 
re-organization or split in the Patents 
Co. 

On Monday there was incorporated in 
Hudson County, N. J., a corporation for 
$2,500,000, designating its object as "the 
purchase and sale of letters patent 
licenses for the use of inventions or other 
'materials pertaining to the manufacture 
•of moving picture negatives and photo- 
graphs of objects either at rest or in 
motion." 

It is argued that nobody outside of 
the Patents Co., could swing a deal in- 
volving so large an amount of money, or 
who could make any headway in such a 
business, it being well known that the 
Edison and Biograph own practically all 
the patents which control the art. Any 
outsider would have to assemble an im- 
mense amount of capital to provide for 
litigation over a new camera or project- 
ing machine, even if there were such a 
thing to be had, which is highly doubt- 
ful. The two Patents Co. factions each 
owns a thoroughly litigated camera, and 
the Biograph people have in addition the 
Iatham loop and shutter patent, which 
has not yet been thoroughly litigated, 
but has been passed upon in suit by the 
Patent office in Washington. 

For these reasons there seems to be 
no doubt that the Patents Co., or one of 
its factions is back of the new concern 
called "The General Film Co.," with 
offices at No. 15 Exchange Place, Jersey 
City. 

Following out these deductions, it is 
believed that there are three possibilities: 

Edison or Biograph crowd wants to 
withdraw from the present holding com- 
pany. 

One or the other wants to force a reor- 
ganization of it. 

The Biograph intends to split and go 
after the whole field and fight the Edison 
groupe. 

Because of the loose corporation laws 
of New Jersey the real people back of the 
move remain for the present undisclosed. 
Six incorporators (named later) are pre- 
sumed to be "dummies." When the cor- 
poration gets ready (this is all presum- 
able), the stockholders will call a meeting. 
The real parties in interest, holding the 
majority of stock, "purchased" from the 
incorporators, will assemble and vote for 
a new set of officers. Until such a move 
is made invest ipation is up against a 
-dead wall. 

That the incorporators arc acting for 
others is indicated by the fact that of the 
three named as bring residents of New 
York, none is lifted in the City Directory. 

One of the points that implicates the 
Patents Co., in the transaction is the ob- 
ject of the concern which is slated as "to 
buy, sell or otherwise acquire or dispose 



of patents and licenses for inventions per- 
taining to the production of negatives or 
photographs of objects either at rest or 
in motion, and materials used in every 
branch of entertainment, moving pictures 
or theatrical performances." 

The incorporating papers sets forth the 
right of the General Film Co., to acquire 
or sell stock or other like property in a 
foreign corporation, in any State of the 
Union or abroad, and to conduct business 
and establish offices anywhere. 

The $2,500,000 capital stock is divided 
into 25,000 shares at $100 each. Of this 
15,000 preferred, with cumulative divi- 
dends of 7 per cent., and 10,000 common 
stock. Preferred stock does not carry the 
voting right. 

Home offices have been established in 
Room 501, 15 Exchange Place, Jersey City, 
with Charles L. Carrick as agent in charge. 
Such offices are common in the formation 
of New Jersey corporations. They are 
held in large numbers by realty compa- 
nies' and let out for a yearly sum to the 
corporations, who thus maintain an office 
in the state. In other parts of the build- 
ing there are large meeting rooms where 
directors in the corporations meet to 
transact business from time to time. 

Room 501 bears the name of the Inter- 
national School of Correspondence, but 
when a Variety representative called it 
was empty and locked. 

The incorporators are Messrs. Harry M. 
(tough, Glen Ridge, N. J. (holding 50 
shares) ; J. H. Jewett, Brooklyn (holding 
10 shares) ; Willoughby J. Kingsbury, 3558 
Broadway, New York (holding 10 shares) ; 
Emil O. Mann, 260 West 131st Street, 
New York (holding 10 shares); William 
G. Hovey, Woodmere, L. I. (holding 10 
shares), and Harry J. Mullineaux, of Beth- 
lehem Pa. (holding 10 shares). These hold- 
ings (it is not mentioned whether common 
or preferred stock) represent $10,000, 
while a clause in the application requires 
that that amount be on hand before any 
operations are commenced. 



ABANDON FOREIGN RELEASES. 

The Film Import &, Trading Co. an- 
nounces that it will discontinue releasing 
foreign films. This seems to indicate that 
the much heralded arrangement with 
Raleigh & Roberts for the exclusive 
American rights to numerous makes of 
foreign films was a flash in the pan. One 
by one other dealers have been making 
contracts direct with the individual manu- 
facturers, until the Film Import people 
have had nothing left of the rather for- 
midable array of makes which Raleigh & 
Roberts were supposed to be in a posi- 
tion to hand them when they got the 
R. & R. contract away from J. J. Mur- 
dock's firm. 

This action promised to completely dis- 
rupt the "Independent" organization at 
the time, but Murdock did not press mat- 
ters, evidently foreseeing just what lias 
happened. 



ALL MORRIS HOUSES 

ON INDEPENDENT SIDE 



Whole Circuit Drops the Patents Co.'s Film Service, 
Which Issues Expulsion Order Following Pre- 
mature Release of Flood Pictures. 



All theatres operated by William Morris, 
Inc., directly, have gone into the Inde- 
pendent film camp. This was done upon 
the notification by the Patents Co. that 
"licensed" films would be no longer sup- 
plied to houses under the Morris control. 

In retaliation for this action Mr. Mor- 
ris announced that he would use all his in- 
fluence to bring the other theatres not 
under his own control, but booking 
through him, in with the independent 
group. 

The trouble arose last Friday when a 
moving picture of the Paris floods was 
put on as a special feature of the matinee 
at the American Music Hall. The trade- 
mark of the maker was obliterated, but 
it has been said that it was from the 

factories of Urban in Paris, an Association 
member. The ostensible reason of the can- 
cellation of license was that it had been 
placed on exhibition four days before the 
regular release date. 

The American was supplied by 'Percy G. 
Waters, of the Vitagraph Kinetograph Co., 
but this special reel was not shipped from 
that concern. Morris imported it himself. 

From these circumstances is suggested 
the policy of the Patents Co. is violently 
adverse to having an exhibitor deal di- 
rectly with manufacturers (if, indeed, the 
flood picture was an Urban Association 
film), the desire being to have the whole 
distributed from the Patents Co., under 
protection of the "license" club. 

Mr. Morris openly avowed his intention 
of getting the best film he possibly could 
and from whatever source came handiest. 
He added to this declaration that he was 
ready to guarantee he would show Patents 
Co. films four days before they were re- 
leased in the United States. 

The cancellation of the Morris licenses 
takes away the profits from exchanges 
supplying four theatres in and around 
New York, not to mention St. Louis, Cin- 
cinnati, Chicago, Winnipeg and New Or- 
leans, important cities in which the inde- 
pendents will be delighted to secure ex- 
hibition places as "sales makers." 

The big trust is therefore in the posi- 
tion of creating its own opposition. Pre- 
viously the only independent show place 
in New York was the New York Roof, and 
that has been operated for only a short 
time out of the Patents Co. pale. 



PICTURES AND REFORM SCHOOL. 

Webster City, la., Feb. 10. 

Two urchins, aged 1) and 10 years, ap- 
peared before Superintendent Riddle in 
I)es Moines the other day and begged to 
be sent to the Slate reform school, because 
they cannot resist the temptation of at- 
tending moving picture shows. 

The superintendent looked up the case 
of the lads, and decided to place them in 
a Dcs Moines detention home until some- 
thing furt her can be decided upon. 



LONDON CLOSES PICTURE SHOWS. 

(Special Cable to VARIETY.) 

London, Feb. 16. 
All moving picture shows in this city 
have been closed by the authorities on 
Sundays. The order went into effect last 
Sunday. 



PATHE LOSING GROUND. 

Sydney, Australia, Jan. 2. 

It is noticeable that the Paths films 
are losing ground here. This is accounted 
for by the fact that the characters are 
either too stereotyped or inane to come 
within reasonable distance of natural 
acting. 

The comic subjects are ridiculous in 
the extreme, while the more pretentious 
efforts are too heavy to receive recog- 
nition. 



INDEPENDENTS CLEANING HOUSE. 

Proving that there is plenty of film in 
the world, but also indicating that the 
market of unlicensed reels is just a bit 
difficult, one of the Independent dealers 
has issued a catalog of unused film which 
it is offering at 6%, 7, 8 and cents the 
foot, according to subjects. 

This is all import stuff and the manu- 
facturers, including only a part of the for- 
eign firms who manufacture films, are Le 
Lion, Italia, Ambrosia, Eclair, Comerio, 
Aquila, Duseks, Cines, Deutsches Bioscope, 
Meester, Cricks & Martin and Raleigh & 
Roberts, in itself an imposing roster of 
business men who have been "buffaloed" 
by the Patents Co. 

The fact that so many different brands 
of new stock are in the hands of one firm 
and so plentiful that "sacrifice sales" are 
necessary to dispose of them is a strong 
evidence of the unsettled and unsatisfac- 
tory condition of the Independent com- 
munity. 



PICTURES IN STOCK HOUSE. 

Indianapolis, Feb. 16. 

The Majestic, where the Forepaugh 
Stock Company has appeared, will be 
turned into a picture house by the Ander- 
son-Ziegler Company, which has made a 
success with the Hopkins, Louisville, in 
this style of amusement. 

The Park will have a post season of 
stock, with George Arvine, formerly of the 
Forepaugh Company and later in Memphis, 
as the leading man. 



DELMORE A PICTURE PLAYER. 

Philadelphia, Feb. 16. 

Ralph Delmore has acted the Lubin pic- 
ture. "The District Attorney," now com- 
pleted. S. Lubin returned home late last 
week, and looked over the job on Monday. 

Whatever Lubin relatives are left work- 
ing in his picture factory or in his 
picture houses, were still safe at the last 
report, though there is no telling. 



V A R J E T Y 



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MURDOCK GOT REAL MOWBY. 

Chicago, Fab. 16. 
Whan John J. Murdock sold out his 
moving picture stock in the International 
Co. he received real money in exchange, 
$42,500 in all; $25,000 of this wot in cash, 
while $17,600 was evidenced by a mort- 
gage or note. It is said here that while 
Murdock was bound to New York on a 
fast train an attachment appeared for the 
remainder due, and it was secured imme- 
diately. 



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"Before and After" (Pathe). 

"before and After" means before and after 
marriage. Tbe picture shows bow a young man 
treats bis motber-in-law before and after be bas 
t>een declared In on tbe family. If tbe man In 
.important enough In tbra picture to be billed 
then be should be billed In all tbe Patbe pic- 
•tUres, for he la the principal in all their comedy 
subjects. He is Tery apt and a clever comedian. 
This mother-in-law thing Is tbe oldest on record 
for comedy purposes. The picture In fairly 
funny in parts and amusing throughout, but still 
It has those awful Patbe Interiors, and they are 
hopeless. DASH. 

"'The Feud" (Kalem). 

"The Feud" is a Kentucky uffalr. growing out 
of nothing and ends in the death of several Inno- 
cent people. A pretty lore story runs through 
the telling and bring** the affair to a happy con- 
clusion. The story is well told, and there are 
several exciting meetings between the clans In 
.which "gun play" is fast and furious. The pic- 
tures are clear and distinct, and the acting first 
rate. It Is a good subject cleanly bandied, with 
plenty of excitement and Interest. Kalem will 
get tbe highest rating on this one. DASH. 



"'A Queen of Burlesque" (Ediaon). 

"A Queen of Iturlesque" Is a short comedy 
film with one good laugh at the finish (a very 
good place for it). A burlesque show coming to 
a small town shocks the inhabitants with Its 
posters. The chief old maid of the town takes 
the bills away from some "kids," and boxes 
their ears for looking at them. The kids steal 
a pair of tbe old maid's stockings from tbe line, 
■stuff them with straw, and nail them to the 
fence. When the old maid comes to tbe fence 
and throws ber apron over the place where tbe 
stocklnga have been nailed the stuffed affairs 
aire ber tbe appearance of sitting on the fence 
with ber feet dangling. As this happens when 
the minister Is in conversation with the coy 
female it causes a riot. It is a good laugh 
played right, and tbe laugh gained Is worth tbe 
trouble of tbe short film. DASH. 



"An Equine Hero" (Edison). 

"An Equine Hero" is a melodramatic story 
woven about a trick horse. It Is not interesting. 
A groom in the stable of a wealthy man is dis- 
charged for misusing tbe pet. In revenge he sets 
fire to the stable. The trick animal escapes 
from his stall and unlatches the other stalls to 
allow the other animals out. He then rings a 
i»ell on tbe outside of the stable, arousing tbe 
men. who rush to the scene. The horse at the 
opening Is put through a simple routine of tricks. 
Hundreds of horses have done the same. The 
etory Is of no consequence. Tho picture is In- 
distinct through the stuff used to represent 
tunoke In tho Are and the horse's notions are barely 
discernible. The picture cHnnot be called a suc- 
cess, though not a bad Idea. DASH. 



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"The Prioe of Fame" (Essanay). 

Tbe Essanay Company has turned out a very 
good dramatic yiirn. The acting and photography 
are of the best and the picture carries with it a 
plausible story with n heart Interest of Just the 
proper sort for the masses. A musical genius 
is working on hi* masterpiece. The man and his 
wife have been reduced to dire poverty. The wife 
by sewing i-t trying to keep both ends together. 
The man becomes dlscoiiniKcil when the piece 
Is finished. He can And no one who will take 
stock In It. Coinlni; home after seeking many 
managers he hurls tbe score Into the lire. The 
wife rescues it. Heading In the paper of a 
$10,000 prise offered for the best musical eoinpo- 
Itlon, she takes the work before the board, who 
pass favorably upon it. Returning home n young 
ltallnn who lives next door comes into the apart- 
ment and profes>es bis love for the wife. She 
repulses him. As tbe husband enters the Italian 
welzes the woman In bis arms. The husband be- 
comes enraged and drives her from his house. 
A few days later the committee visit the com- 
poser and Inform him that lie has won the prize. 
lie Immediately becomes f:imous over night. Or, 
leaving a reception i; I ven In his honor some time 
later, he sees the wife barely clad passing down 
tho street*". Al tempting to follow her. she loses 
him amongst the hovels of tho tenement district. 
Returning home he receives a wire from the 
young Italian's mother asking him to come in her 
son at once. The son tells the husband of the 
Incident with his wife. :md the husband llnallv 
locates his wife In sipialld surroundings. Ho 
begs forgiveness ami takes her hack to enjoy 
the fruits of his micccsh. The house watched 
the picture with uninterrupted interest and ap- 
plauded the fluMi. HASH. 



"In Ancient Greece" (Pathe). 

A sort of a "Salome" danee. Tvo principals 
are used. A girl perforins the dance and a 
youth figures Incidentally. The pair wear the 
scant garments of the ancients, not so scant, 
either, after seeing tie real article in vaudeville. 
The producers me to # be thanked for pulling n 



VARIETY'S OWN PICTURE REVIEWS 



sufficient amount of clothing upon tba pair In- 
stead of trying to trade upon Indecency. The 
picture and the dance waa probably meant to be 
"classical," but there are few classic minds In 
a picture bouse audience, to the reel Just occu- 
pies time. DASH. 

"Mora, the Contraband's Daughter" (Pathe). 

Pathe's exterior pictures are always a long 
way ahead of tbe firm's interior, and "Tbe Con- 
traband's Daughter" is no exception to tbe rule. 
Aside from tbe picturesque settings there Is little 
to be called dramatic. A smuggler, along tbe 
French coast, presumably, has a Tery pretty 
daughter. The girl's sweetheart is In the ser- 
vice of the government, to watch for smugglers. 
On his way to see his sweetheart one evening be 
is Informed by one of bis men that they have 
sighted a crew along the shore who seem to be 
landing contrabands. Tbe young officer encoun- 
ters tbe father Just as he is about to ascend a 
steep cliff with the aid of a rope which has been 
fastened at tbe top previously. Tbe officer In 
trying to reach for the man, receives a boot in 
the head and drops to tbe ground unconscious. 
Tbe father makes his way borne and relates the 
incident to the daughter. She immediately real- 
izes the danger to her lover through the Incoming 
tide and succeeds in getting the. father to go to 
the rescue. The pair arrived in time to drop the 
rope to tbe officer. He, realizing who the man Is, 
allows him to go, and tbe father agrees to give 
up the practice. (Tbe young couple live happily 
forever after.) The picture is interesting, but 
the excitement It evidently means to furnish is 
not forthcoming. Pbotographlcaly It is excellent. 

DASH. 



"The Duke's Plan" (Biograph). 

Tbe more agreeable purpose of this film la to 
show the leading woman of tbe Biograph's acting 
forces in tbe role of a "boy," and she makes a 
pippin in the knickerbockers and court clotbea 
of long ago. Tbe Duke, ber father, bas picked 
out an old codger for ber husband, while she 
ha6 in mind and heart a dashing young lord of 
a nearby estate. Bent upon destroying tbe 
younger aspirant, the Duke plans to have tbe 
young man proven a traitor, and gets the men 
of his bonsebold to undertake a "fake" conspiracy 
meeting for the purpose of trapping the young 
lover and thus giving cause for bis legal de- 
struction. Tbe girl learns of tbe plan, dons 
boy's clothes, follows ber lover to a "pub" on 
tbe night of tbe proposed "meeting," and by In- 
ducing him to partake of drugged wine, puts him 
out of commission long enough to have tbe plot 
fall. To make things further good, she goes 
herself to the supposed conspiracy-feat, and there 
ber father discovers her when be expects to trap 
her lover. Such "heroism" must not go unre- 
warded. The old Duke gives the girl to the 
young chap she has chosen, and the film ends 
agreeably. There is nothing very vicious about 
the film, although it looks for a time as though 
the girl was going to be banged by her ucck 
until she was d-e-a-d! But the rescue thing is 
pulled by the Duke himself Just In time. 

WALT. 



"In the Shadow of Old Mount Shasta" (Bellg). 

Some of tbe beautiful scenery in the vicinity 
of Shasta Is shown in this film, although the 
"production" Is largely home-made scenery. In- 
teriors predominate. A "tender-foot" school- 
master is the hero. He finds board with a man 
who is largely given to gambling, and for that 
purpose mortgages his home. In a game where 
he loses 1Mb all, he Is overcome by drink, and 
while be Is sleeping on the table one of the gam- 
blers who has been "trimming" him shoots an- 
other, and to shift the suspicion, places the re- 
volver in the hands of the stupefied and sleeping 
miner. To escape the consequences of suspicion 
which has been directed against him. the miner 
disappears, aided by the schoolmaster. During 
flte time he Is gone the mortgage which the 
miner has placed upon his home falls duo, and 
the schoolmaster takes It up. Meanwhile, the 
nlncr, while In exile, saves the life of the gam- 
bler who really committed the murder, which 
caused the miner to II ee. Gratitude impels the 
gambler to return to the scene of the crime, 
eonfess the deed and clear the Innocent miner of 
the charge. The story is told logically, and the 
scenes are well acted. A cumbersome attempt 
at comedy Is made by a sheriff, and there is nn 
abundance of ■•gun pl-iys," so Inspiring to the 
lads who revel In stories and novels of western 
adventure. The tllm makes a good excuse for a 
boy to play "hookey" while Ills companions are 
dragging aiong through their "three K's." 

WALT. 



"Ono Night and Then" (Biograph). 

The Junior member of the Patents combine 
has gone atnuek nine again, and In this tllm lms 
turned out a most cadaverous and creepy thing. 
An old rounder, afllb-tcd with heart disease, 
knows that his Mulsh Is near at hand. lie de- 
rides in make one more night of It. and to that 
• nil has all of tbe lilogrnph glrK dr--ss In short 
skirts and low nerks. He Invites Ihein to his 
boii-e for dinner, and they have a Jamboree wlMi 
mueh wine and high kh-klng. A sudden shock 
slarls the old chap's heart on Its last Mutters. 
and when the doctor arrives he Is told that <i 
Ugh! sipi-'cze ]\:\< been temporarily tided over, 
but there I ■; no hope. Ileterill ilieil to cheat fiOc. 
the old rounder g''l« «>iit hi-' revoher Intending 
to commit -nl< l.'r liiuing lb" rc*t of the Mini 
the gun is cuisinit l\ Jn-t on the wrire of golns 
off. and the would be «ub i>'e spends all the time 
he ];\< alone In gasping, "mugging" :.nd nerving 
blm^'lf to mill the tri:'ger. lie decided to do 

the Job it g. and to that end changes clothe** 

with a idumh'T and l'»i'-j to h cheap lodging 
house. .Tu-l a*- he bas Mnl-hed his last cigarette 



and for the "steentb" time gaaea Into the barrel 
of the pop, he hears the walla of a woman In 
distress. It la in the next room. Her child la 
dying. The family la poor. The woold-oe sui- 
cide decides to do something for mankind before 
pulling the trigger. As be baa discarded all 
means of Identification, Including hie keys, he 
breaks Into bis own home to get money to do the 
charity mission he has planned. The butler takes 
him for a burglar and shoots him In tbe back. 
Tbe wound is fatal, but before he dies be telle 
the doctor, who bas been called, to go to the 
rescue of the sick child and needy family. Thla 
the doctor does, and right there tbe film should 
end. But it doesn't. We are left to witness the 
death agonies of tbe old rounder, and if that la 
not gruesome enough, there is a later scene where 
the corpse Is shown on a sofa, covered with a 
shroud, while tbe group of servants are reading 
a paper and laughing hilariously over the notice 
of the man's death. The notice says that the dead 
man was everything that be should not have been 
and then some; furthermore, that he had never 
done a good deed with bis money in all bis life. 
To disprove this, the doctor enters to place a 
flower, brought as a memento from tbe grateful 
mother of the sick child, upon tbe shroud which 
covers the corpse. For that creepy feeling be 
sure and see "One Night and Then" — stay away 
from picture shows until tbe manufacturers get 
some sense. It must be around somewhere. 

WALT. 



"The Jockey" (Pathe). 

A well handled production is here presented. 
It bas a fair proportion of story Interest and 
several stirring horse race finishes, which fit 
neatly into the narrative. As an exhibition of 
horseflesh alone it is good enough to pass. Tbe 
story bas to do with a young stable boy at tbe 
track. His owner's thoroughbred is to run in a 
big handicap. The regular Jockey of tbe stables 
becomes drunk and the stable-boy-hero gallantly 
takes his place — and, of course, wins. The 
owner's daughter falls in love with tbe yonng 
rider, but catches him In the act of taking money 
from a bookmaker to throw a race. She foils the 
plot by changing the horses in the stalls and 
the jockey "dopes" the wrong beast. Here's 
where the story falls down. For after commit- 
ting a piece of criminal ingratitude, he wins tbe 
daughter of the man he would have ruined. How- 
ever, this is in France, where many queer things 
seem to happen, if one takes the film maker's 
word for it. BUSH. 



"The Juggler" (Pathe). 

An ordinary foot-Juggling act Is used to fill 
out a dramatic subject into a reel. Tbe Jug- 
gler wears evening dress, and, lying on a "RIs- 
ley" mat. tosses a large table into tbe air. This 
Is made to look spectacular by speeding up tbe 
camera to an almost unbelievable rate. It is a 
fair "filler." RUSH. 



"A Bag Race" (Gaumont). 

A dozen or so racers are tied up in sacks, and 
sent along a course full of desperate hazards. 
Some of the knockabout acrobatics and falls done 
by the racers are murderous. They fall down 
stairs, seem to drop over cliffs and accomplish 
other wonders. There Is good knockabout work 
in the subject. RUSn. 



"The Gambler's Doom" (Gaumont). 

The subject runs to about 800 feet, and Is an utter 
absurdity. A rich old man is bothered by the Impor- 
tunities for money of his gambling nephew. Fear 
ing for his life, he places a moving picture cam- 
era (sheet doesn't announce whether It Is a War- 
wick machine) In his safe so that everything 
that happens In the room Is registered on the 
negative. The neul.ew after threats actually 
does shoot the uncle, placing the pistol on the 
table to Indicate suicide. Before death, however, 
the uncle ba«l left a letter of Instruction with 
bis faithful servant. The latter bas the film de- 
veloped, .nil the criminal anthorl'les bring the 
nephew to a m-ivlng picture, to which they lure the 
nephew, and the reproduction of the tragedy Is 
enacled before the youth's eyes on the screen. 
If the Mii'Menee lad been shown at the s-inie time 
as tbe murder film It might have been of some 
dramatic worth. As It was. the theatre scene 
«'ih only a repetition of one which had gone be- 
fere, and was worthless. Itl'SII. 



"Life cf Mobcb." Part IV (Vitagraph). 

Thi- M'dioti enrib-s tie li|i:l:l of the Israelites 

from the time they discovered the pursuit of the 
Kgyptians to their arrival In sight of the Prom- 
ised I. ami. Hie opening of the lied Sea to let the 
cho-en people pass and Its closing to destroy the 
army <l" Pharaoh. |s a decidedly sklllful*4dt of 
stagi ci.-ft. As much cannot be said for the gen- 
era! -[age hair'lh'g. The sceucs are most un- 
eon\ iiclng. holug iiltogethcr devised by the stage 
carpi i. fir. and the conduct of the supernumeraries 
U at times awkward. The plea of visualizing 
the p.ibl" i < commendable, however, and tbe reel 
should win wide attention. Itl'SII. 



"An Entcrpr sing Clerk" (Path*;). 

This enmb' toll- of the adventures a clerk en- 
counter-, v. I'cn he becomes Infatuated with a wo- 
man w'o \bi!s ibe place where be Is employed. 
IP' i-.i'l ui.iui l <•:• at ber homi*. and while there 

ill, 1,".' ■•■ I i - 1 ■ 1 1 t i -s ll'ievpf cledl'. . Me Is bidden 

ii ivcr.i! i,: - .eel-; many mishaps and finally 

1;i«i.|-. ii • ,ni t "I 1 1 • - law vol* who defends him Is 
taken udd'vlv ill ami his ucipiittal Is obtained by 
the hn-l'i'tcl of tl. e woman with whom lie Is In 
live. The family affairs of the I'lorn-h are run 
in a vi" v I "o-e Jointed manner. If some of tin* 
Pit lo' releases may be taken in any evidence — 
but p'lhaps 1 1 h • t can't. WALT. 



■ • c 

The senior partner of the Pateata Oo. eloeh hew 
Issued a splendid film la thla releaee. It dare 
an Interesting railroad drama, with a race 
life between automobile and train to qslekea _„ 
Internet. There la much realism, aosne good act- 
ing, and tho reenlt la more creditable to ■dana 
than moat of his moving picture deeda. Tao 
story: A telegraph operator la f oread by dr- 
cumatancee to work forty-eight honra In encceealoa. 
He haa been ordered to flag a certain train to 
give tbe right of way to a special carrying tao 
president of tbe road. The operator's wife learao 
of thla when she cornea to bring hla dinner trf 
blm. When "No. 9" flashea past her home, n 
little biter, abe knows that oometbing haa goaa 
amiss, and lmpreaaing an automobile which for- 
tunately comes along, abe overtaken the speeding 
train, atops It, and aends It back to the ak 
track in time to avoid a catastrophe. WALT. 



"The Ghost" (Gaumont). 

Comes Gaumont to add gruesomeness to tao 
week's gloom in tbe nickelodeons. Sudden death, 
robbery and tbe grief of a eon mourning near 
the corpse of bis father are contributed to tho 
Joy attainable through tbe beneflta which accrue 
to women and children because tbe Patents Oo. 
has a place among American monopolies. A 
traveler dies unexpectedly in a tavern, kept by 
a man who is hard pressed for money. Tbe Inn- 
keeper appropriates tbe banknotes which be finds 
in tbe pocketbook of the deceased. The eon la 
next shown weeping by tbe corpse of bis father 
as it lies in bed, covered with a shroud, and with 
watchers by Its side. The son suspects the land- 
lord of being a thief, and to prove his idea to bo 
correct, be induces a friend to make up with 
wigs, beard and clothes to resemble tbe dead man. 
When the "ghost" shows up the landlord forka 
over the money with alacrity. WALT. 



"Loving Hearts" (Lubin). 

This is a good comedy developed along slight 
motive. A young author droim from his manu- 
script a letter which was to hav- formed a part 
of a book he has Just completed. The maid 
picks it up from the floor, ami Imagine* that tbe 
butler has written It to her. She rejoices and 
reciprocates with hugs and kisses wbeu tho 
butler appears. Although, of course, the mistake 
is made known, the ice is broken and the couple 
are happy. This incident Is repeated between tho 
daughter of tbe house and the young author; tho 
cook and the policeman, and the widowed lady- 
of- 1 he-house and her star boarder. Plenty of 
laughs result. WALT. 

"The Roman" (Sellg). 

This Is a dramatic film of much interest, and 
Sellg bas assembled a fine lot of good Roman 
actors. A young womsn causes her girl slavo 
to deposit in tbe waters of tbe Tiber a child 
which she has cause to be rid of. Tbe Infant 
is found by one of the aristocracy and adopted. 
In later years she Is betrothed, but Just before 
the wedding the ruler of tbe land claims tho 
young woman, on the ground that she was bora 
In slavery. By military force she is torn from 
the arms of her foster father and taken to tho 
ruling house, where she la held captive for 
only a few hours, as the father and young lover 
have aroused a popular rebellion which over- 
throws the ruler, ends in his death and tho 
defeat of his defenders. WALT. 



PICTURE HOUSE COLLAPSES. 

Boston, Feb. 10. 
With a crash that startled Hough's 
Neck district of Quincy, the Pandora 
Theatre on Fensmere Avenue, collapsed 
under the weight of snow that had ac- 
cumulated since the Christmas blizzard. 
Kvery part of the structure went down in 
a heap, nothing remaining except the front 
stairway. At Christmas a blizzard forced 
the roof down six feet. The- last blizzard 
accomplished the collapse. The loss is 
about $1,500. The then Ire was owned by 
the Colonial Amusement Co., and was 
us; d in the summer ^ea>on as a moving 
picture house. 

PROTEST SUNDAY OPENINGS. 

Ibockton. Mass., 1'eb. 10. 
The opening of moving picture shows 
on Sunday has aroused a storm of protest. 
The clergymen of the eity have started 
a hot crusade from the pulpit and 
women's societies have been np| calcd to 
in an effort to che.-k a liberal Sunday. 

Hugh L. Conwell, a member of the 
"lads and Follies." playing at the Olym- 
pic this week, fell near the close of Tues- 
day evening's performance and broke his 
leg. lie was taken to Hcllevue HospitaL 

(!us Greening, manager of Henrietta, 
Ottawa, Canada, is spending a v. eek's va- 
cation in New York. 



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VARIETY 



NEW ACTS NEXT WEEK. 



Initial Presentation, First Appearance or 

Reappearance in or Around 

New York. 

Loie Fuller, Fifth Avenue. 
Little Billy, Fifth Avenue. 
Frankie Carpenter and Co., Fifth Ave- 
nue. 

Warren, Lyons and Meyers, Fifth Ave- 



(NEW AGTS OP THE WEEK ) 



Reiff Bros, and Miae Murray, Fifth 
Avenue. 

La Mate, Tuail and Tom, Hammerstein's . 

Manning and Ford, Hammentein'i. 

Cheridah Simpeon and William Pruette, 
Hammerstein's. 

Nedred and "Monk," Hippodrome. 

Tom Nawn and Co. (New Act), Or- 
pheum. 



Joe. Hart's M Snap Shots" (8). 

•Oil-Act 

16 Mini.; One (3); Throe (6); Two and 

Full Stag* (5). 
Colonial. 

Joe. Hart's new production called "Snap 
Shots" must he christened "Girl Act," as 
it is not a musical comedy, though musi- 
cal. Mr. Hart, in attempting to present a 
fast-moving spectacle of girls, sccLery and 
costumes, has left the act without rhyme 
or reason. There's enough on view dur- 
ing the sixteen minutes, but excepting the 
opening, where a familiar "window" 
scene of a department store reveals some 
very lifelike impersonations of wax mod- 
els, and the finale, a canoeing effect with 
a watery panoramic background, there 
doesn't crop up any one item that seems 
to hold. The opening scene was designed 
merely for "sight." The finish holds the 
"novelty," but somehow the effect isn't 
there. The girls stand up behind a low 
boarding barely over their ankles. Each 
should have a canoe and aimed head on 
for the audience if this could be done. Six 
young women are behind the two leaders, 
Netta Vesta and John McVeigh. Of the 
choristers two are quite pretty. Each has 
an end position on the line. Miss Vesta, 
who formerly played as a "single act," 
does the majority of the singing, always 
looking nice. In "Military Mary" she 
wore skirts to a military costume. Per- 
haps to follow this McVeigh had to do 
something to allow the girls to change 
again. He sang "Military Charlie" with a 
dance to end it with. There is altogether 
too much "military" at this juncture. The 
program very unnecessarily remarks "A 
change of costume with each song," but 
somehow "On the Silv'ry Stream" 
was immediately followed by "Anywhere 
With You," the "canoeing" number, which 
brought on the finale. All the drops and 
settings are carried with the act. There 
is a different one for each of the three 
scenes. Mr. Hart's "Snap Shots" is not 
just right. Mr. Hart should carefully look 
it over to catch the faults. 8ime. 



The Inter State Amusement Co. lias 
issued invihitions for the dedication ex- 
ercises of its new Majestic Theatre, Hous- 
ton. Tex.. Keli. 1!». (!,;,,]<•* \. M a <F;ir- 
land is the resident manager. 



Mrs. Patrick Campbell and Co. (3). 
"Expiation" (Dramatic). 
30 Mins.; Five (Special Set). 
Colonial. 

Mrs. Pat Campbell at least did some- 
thing on her entrance into vaudeville — 
and in America— she "got over." Monday 
afternoon at the Colonial Mrs. Pat made 
a speech of thanks for the applause. In 
the evening the applause was duplicated, 
but the speech was not necessary. "Ex- 
piation" is a dramatic sketch, of the Rus- 
sian • Nihilist - revenge • hatred - torture • 
by-hearsay, also about the Governor of 
Peterovolsk (Edward Martindel), who or- 
dered the execution of the husband of 
Sonia (Mrs. Pat). Sonia has an idea that 
General Vassilievitch, the Governor, had to 
do with her husband's disappearance. She 
inveigles him into a love affair. The playlet 
opens in the Governor's chamber. In the 
center is a shaky pillar to which is bound 
offenders against the ground rules. The 
largest crime in Russia is monkeying 
around with a bunch who have no other 
idea than to place the Gear where he can 
do the least harm. The history of Nihil- 
ism is very interesting. A few Czars have 
been killed during their history-making 
epoch, but Nihilism still lives, though 
many, many are now referred to as mar- 
tyrs. So the story of "Expiation" at- 
tracts the interest of the reader when the 
story commences to unfold. In this par- 
ticular sketch there is too much story be- 
fore Mrs. Pat appears, but when she does 
(after another Nihilist has been ordered 
to prepare to depart at sunrise by the 
shot and shell route), she wheedles the 
Governor into acknowledging that her hus- 
band (whom the Governor knows not) was 
a late victim of torture, caused by him. 
The Governor permits himself to be 
shackled to the pillar, when Sonia tells 
him what she thinks of him, begs the 
pardon of her departed husband for dif- 
ferent things which may have happened 
to her since she started out for revenge, 
and then fires a couple of bullets into the 
Governor's body. It is cruel murder by 
the party of the first part, but through 
the sentiment there has been placed in the 
piece, the audience rather relishes the 
shattering of the Governor even though 
the Oar still lives. It is this sentiment 
and "Mrs. Patrick Campbell" on the sign- 
cards which really hold up the piece. It 
must not be overlooked that Mrs. Camp- 
l>ell has furnished herself with a company 
who play well. If she had not, even her 
name would not have saved the piece, for 
the opening is very draggy through dialog. 
Percy Darell Standing has a particularly 
trying role, but does exceptionally well 
with it. Mr. Martindel (remindful in 
method of Edwin Arden) is the brutal 
Governor with a lovin' streak for women 
within, while Mr. Learning plays an at- 
tendant and is also a Nihilist, sub rosa. 
Ferhaps Percy G. Williams did the most 
for Mrs. Pat's vaudeville entry. She sub- 
mitted to the manager two sketches. He 
selected "Expiation." But Mrs. Campbell 
may be satisfied. In fact, any legitimate 
of rank who enters vaudeville, and gives 
a little for the money received has done 
something. Tn comparison with others, 
Mrs. Pat has done a lot. Her personal 
presence is not the least, either. ,S*im<\ 



Wright and Dietrich. 

Songs. 

17 Mins.; One. 

Fifth Avenue. 

Horace Wright and Rene Dietrich form 

a new singing combination that shows class 

from the getaway. Mr. Wright played for 

some time coupled with Grace Scott in the 

pretty "Wall Between" act where he 
showed an excellent tenor voice to good 
advantage in several Irish ballads. Mr. 
Wright was so successful with the Irish 
numbers that he makes a mistake in try- 
ing to get away from them altogether. He 
has several opportunities to slide one in 
in the present specialty and it should be 
done. He opens as an Italian, not doing 
at all well with the character although the 
grand opera selection that goes with it Is 
exceedingly well done. Miss Dietrich fol- 
lows Wright's opera with "I'm Looking for 
Tetrazrini's Job." A little talk intervenes 
that doesn't amount to much. Miss Diet- 
rich is a pretty girl with a likable man- 
ner and plenty of magnetism besides a 
beautiful soprano voice which she knows 
what to do with. "My Old Lady," by 
Wright in straight dress follows. The 
song is not for him at all and the Irish 
song should be placed right here. As a 
finish the pair sing "Silvery Moon" and 
they certainly do sing it. The voices blend 
splendidly in the number and the by-play 
which the couple insert brings it home a 
big winner. Gus Edwards can realize that 
he wrote some song after he hears this 
couple. The house demanded the chorus 
no less than three times and would have 
had more if the singers had been willing. 
Following a long, fast bill in the next to 
closing position and on after eleven o'clock 
the act was a big hit. Wright and Diet- 
rich will do now and they will grow better. 
, Doth. 



Jetter and Rogers. 
Roller Skaters. 
10 Mins.; Full Stage. 
Colonial. 

Jetter and Rogers bill themselves as 
"Comedy Skaters." It's the comedy at 
present, such as it is. which threatens the 
act mostly at an important moment. As 
the couple are making a fast move to the 
finish, the turn is held up by the comedian 
attempting comedy in pantomime while 
fooling with the orchestra leader, also the 
audience through a pantomimic speech. 
This should be taken out. About the only 
comedy of the present worth retaining is 
the falls. The comedian does these well, 
without any reason for wearing skirts. 
The straight skating secures the applause, 
and the straight skater is a dandy at his 
work, doing that skating which is always 
attractive for execution. He is graceful, 
and perfectly at home on the rollers. 
Opening the show at the Colonial, the act 
did nicely right up to the closing, when 
a buck dance by both brought them to a 
big finish. The two boys first showed in 
New York (Alhambra) some weeks ago. 
They have a very passable act of its kind. 
An off-hand opinion would sav that onlv 
straight work in the act would send it 
over even better, keeping to a fast rou- 
tine, perhaps losing two minutes through 
that. Rime. 



Edwards Davis and Co. (a). 
"The Picture of Dorian Gray* (Dramatic). 
34 Mins.; Full Stage (Special Set; In- 
terior). 
Fifth Avenue. 

Edwards Davis has been playing "The 
Picture of Dorian Gray" for some time on 
the road, although this is its first New 
York showing. The program goes into a 
long harangue about its being the 'Tsy- 
chological Masterpiece," by Oscar Wilde, 
•'dramatized by the distinguished," etc., 
but that has little interest or value for 
vaudeville audiences. The setting, now *A\ 
ever, which Mr. Davis has placed for theW ' 
piece has its desired effect. The set is the 
same that Mr. Davis used in his former 
sketch which also had little else to recom- 
mend it. The set is the handsomest in- 
terior that vaudeville has known, not ex- 
cepting the surroundings which Robert 
Hilliard is wont to provide in his inter- 
mittent appearances in the varieties. Fur- 
ther than the set there is little to say. 
No use talking against Wilde or Davis on 
"psychological" lines for a vaudeville audi- 
ence does not care a rap about it and 
are not likely to dwell seriously on any 
continued strain of thought. The act 
consists almost entirely of cynical views 
of life, covered by epigrams and heaps 
and heaps of other talk delivered in an 
artificial manner by Davis without bring- 
ing him at any time close to his audi- 
ence. The one line which rings true is 
"Being natural is the most irritating 
pose." He acts that to a certainty. 
Action, that indispensable ingredient of a 
successful vaudeville offering, is entirely 
lacking. The sketch is now but a "sight" 
act and it is here that Adele Blood gives 
most valuable aid. Miss Blood is a beau- 
tiful blonde of the statuesque type and 
in gorgeous attire fits into the surround- 
ings and adds to the picture. She has 
just a fleeting moment in which to do the 
emotional— and fails. Templar Saxe is 
the third member of the company. For 
merit Mr. Saxe may be handed the plum. 
His work is natural and likable, and his 
excellent singing voice is heard in a 
couple of selections. The story need not 
be recited as it is not clearly intelligible, 
and to the average vaudeville crowd it 
would be a blank. The playlet wound its 
way through twenty-six minutes and all 
but killed the action of the entire bill 
although this was also partly due to the 
act which went before. The players re- 
ceived four or five curtains at the finish, 
but no less than three of these came 
through the kindness of the stage man- 
ager who managed to squeeze three cur- 
tains in without any especial urging. ^J 

Dash. *(• 



Mae Taylor. 

Songs. 

ia Mins.; One. 

Majestic. 

Four songs and one story, as a monolog 
part of her offering, brought Mae Taylor 
applause that was hearty and certainly 
sincere. She has a most pleasing person- 
ality, is comely to look upon and has a 
sweet and plaintive tone which makes the 
sentimental ballads which she sings best, 
seem different. Her enunciation is per- 
feet. both in her songs and monolog, and 
thi«* nerrmplishment adds materially to 
the pleasure derived from her thoroughly 
enlertniniii',' <nnl riluit i<»n. Walt. 



VARIETY 



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McHugh-Carewe Co. (4). 

"'Strictly Bniineu" (Comedy Sketch). 

ao Ulna.; Full SUge (Interior). 

One of the biggest laughing sketches in 
vaudeville crept into the metropolitan area 
last Thursday evening for the purpose of 
"showing" itself. For twenty minutes de- 
, votees of "pop" vaudeville beheld an act 
At in every sense to hold its own on any 
bill. The spectators laughed and roared 
and swelled billows of applause. There 
was a laugh in the second line spoken and 
from then on ridiculous complications, 
surprises and logical cause for laughter 
abounded throughout. Grace Hadsell, 
Augustus McHugh (the author), Edwin 
Carewe and a youngster of the name of 
Stephen Shary played the act with a 
epirit of farce delightful to witness. Every 
point brought out its laughs. The plot is 
so simple its recital cannot do justice. 
Wed only six months, a "weepy" wife 
idolising her spouse, fears he does not 
love her as much as he did. She imagines 
many of his innocent actions prove it and 
is continually filled with the fear that her 
fanciful suspicions are working out reali- 
ties. Knowing this the husband, to avert 
suspicion, tells her that a business deal, 
which is really with a woman, is . to be 
consummated with a man, an old chum 
of whom he has often spoken. This chum 
arrives unexpectedly from abroad, and 
gives color to the young wife's suspicions 
by declaring he knows nothing of the deal 
and thus, unwittingly, starts deep troubles 
for hubby. From these points the comedy 
develops, laughs pile upon laughs and the 
liveliest sort of a comedy session results. 
The players all work with a vim and dash 
which keep matters whirling at a lively 
gait. The youngster is a most essential 
factor and Master Shary makes mightily 
good. Walt. 



Macaulay and Morrissey. 
Comedy Sketch. 

15 Mins.; Full Stage (Interior). 
Union Square. 

This is the simplest sort of a sketch, 
hardly worth while. It's another of that 
numerous family of "crazy; I'll humor 
him," and both the man and the woman 
work along these lines until, after doing 
every nonsensical old thing possible, stop 
long enough to catch their breath, and 
then find out, what two words at the out- 
set would have told them, that neither is 
crazy. It seems to be with sketches on 
the small time: "Come on in, the going's 
great." Walt. 



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May Melville. 

Songs. 

12 Mins.; One. 

ifth Avenue (Feb. 13). 

This plump and pleasing girl secures 
good value out of three songs none new 
but all given an original turn somewhere 
in the singing. She has a fashion of 
talking the verses and singing the chor- 
uses, but it would be a good scheme to 
sing the whole works. Miss Melville 
dresses plainly but neatly and comes 
through with a moderate degree of success. 

Walt. 



The Five Olympiaa. 

Toeing." 

9 Mins.; Full Stage (Special Setting). 

Colonial. 

The Five Olympiaa, three men and two 

women, are another "posing act" from 

Europe. They pose in gold, probably gold 

leaf in a wash. Beside the gold, neither 

has anything on to speak of, or not to 

speak of. Eight poses in all were com- 
pleted either by all or a portion of the 
quintet. The women are quite firmly 
plump, an easily observable fact. And 
when a woman wears naught but gold 
leaf, all interest centers in her. The sub- 
jects may be pretty, and artistically 
grouped, but still you survey the women. 
Perhaps you may compare them with your 
own wife. There's enough to be seen to 
stand for comparison if you haven't been 
married too long to remember how your 
wife looked when she looked good to you. 
Of the poses, "Judgment Day" and "Free- 
dom" caught much applause, aa did 'The 
Race," previously shown over here by the 
Seldom act. The Five Olympias did very 
well, and as well as any of the others. 
Had they been the first they would have 
become town talk. Sime. 



Marie Fenton and Con Conrad. 

Songs. 

16 Mins.; Full Stage. 

Hammerstein's. 

For a quiet act without boisterous com- 
edy Marie Fenton and Con Conrad got 
along mighty well at the Victoria. Conrad 
is situated at the piano while Miss Fenton 

hovers around "one" and sings four songs, 
making a costume change for each. Her 
voice is light but agreeable and she has a 
catchy, likable stage presence, somewhat 
suggesting Louise Dresser. Her frocks are 
pretty models, having the quality of ele- 
gance more than staginess. A bit more 
"spice" in her songs would have won more 
for her at Hammerstein's, but the pair 
were a solid success. Mr. Conrad at the 
piano covered up the waits for his part- 
ner's changes with "rag" and classical 
selections at the piano, contributing several 
bits to the incidental business of the songs. 
He wears evening dress, and being a tall, 
Gibson-like young man, helps out the ap- 
pearance. Rush. 



Palmer C. Slocum, dramatic editor of 
the Dayton Evening News, and J. Em- 
tnerson Nesbit, a Chicago newspaper man. 
will launch their new vaudeville act, "Two 
Minutes Too Late," at the Arcade, Toledo, 
March 14. 



Mme. Edith Harcke. 

Songs. 

12 Mins.; One. 

Fifth Ave. (Feb. 13). 

A selection of more popular ballads 
might have brought a greater degree of 
appreciation for this young woman's bell- 
like tones and classical methods. "The 
Garden of Roses," her final selection, 
should have been her first, with even more 
popular ballads to round out. She is a 
recruit from the operatic or concert 
etage and will be compelled to return 
whence she came unless selections more 
to the popular taste are given place in her 
vaudeville repertoire. Mme. Harcke ap- 
peared in white wig, Gainsborough hat 
nn<? a gown of olden times. An assist- 
ant at the piano is dressed in keeping with 
her costume. Mme. Harcke is of fine appear- 
ance, young and graceful, but her voice 
was not shown to an advantage enough to 
give hope for a great success on the va- 
rietv circuits. Walt. 



Miller Brothers. 
Horixontal Bar. 
15 Mini.; Full Stage. 
American. 

With a rather unpromising start, due 
largely to unsightly make-up and apparel, 
this pair managed to extract a good many 
laughs during their horizontal bar per- 
formance and scored heavily with a bur- 
lesque Graeco-Roman wrestling bout, con- 
cluding the act. They do several clean 
tricks on the bars, accompanied by con- 
siderable comedy "stalling/' but the 
wrestling match is given more time and 
wins more laughs than the first section. 
They had a good spot in the first half of 
the American's bill Monday night and 
made fine headway with all they at- 
tempted to put across. Walt 



Genevieve Homer. 
Songs and Recitations. 
xa Mine.; One. 
Union Square. 

This young woman diversifies her offer- 
ing by reciting a couple of "good advice" 
poems which go as well as do her songs. 
She makes the best headway with her 
closing, a "kid" number, accompanied by 
very good juvenile imitations. While 
Genevieve may never attain eminence in 
vaudeville she presents an act of sufficient 
merit to keep her busy in small time pro- 
grams. Her dressing is severely plain. It 
might help some to go in for something 
more striking. Walt. 



OUT OF TOWN. 



Annabelle Whitford. 
Songs (Special Drops). 
14 Mins.; One. 
Young's Pier, Atlantic City. 

Annabelle Whitford, featured in the 
"Follies" shows, made her initial bow to 
vaudeville in a novelty singing act with a 
corking finish. Before a red velvet drop, 
Miss Whitford came on in a simple gown 
designed on Grecian lines, very fetching, 
and sang "If Venus Game to Town To- 
day." For the second number she had 
a drop showing one of the well known 
Brinkley pictures, before which "The 
Brihkley Girl" posed, prettily garbed as 
a "Betty." The song "Bettina Brinkley" 
went very well. For the finish Miss Whit- 
ford is "The Aeroplane Girl." Seated in 
a contrivance or "aeroplane" and with the 
house in total darkness (save the lights 
which illuminated her) she floated out 
over the audience pelting them with flow- 
ers, while singing "I'm Looking for Mr. 
Wright." Toward the close Miss Whitford 
played a tiny searchlight over the audi- 
ence. It was very pretty and a capital 
ending, and winning much applause. Miss 
Whitford should meet much favor in 
vaudeville. /. B. Pulaski. 



Carlton Sisters. 
Singers and Dancers. 
Orpheum, Spokane. 

These girls score an emphatic hit with 
songs, dances and comedy. The song, 
"Who's Afraid," with Etta Carleton's de- 
lightful comedy, was followed by some 
extremely clever buck and wing dancing 
by the pair. Millie Carleton's singing and 
dancing scored heavily. The act finishes 
with skipping ropes while dancing. Their 
three costume changes were effective, and 
the number proved to be the best "sister 
not" of the senson. R. E. McHugh. 



Elsie Cressy and Co. (a). 
"The Red Parrot" (Farce Comedy), 
ao Mins.; Full Stage (Interior). 
Columbia, Chicago. 

Whoever wrote "The Red Parrot" had 
his thinker in good condition at the time, 
for he has turned out a manuscript that 
should have a long and pleasant life in 
vaudeville. In its present shape it looks 
big, but one may see numerous funny 
situations back in the plot that only de- 
velopment can bring to the surface. First 
"The Red Parrot" should be shown where 
the proper attention can be given by the 
electrician, for the lights play an important 
part in the opening. Next the setting and 
wardrobe must be attended to. When this 
has been taken care of "The Red Parrot" 
should be able to talk to the big 
managers, for it is an offering that 
should soon find its way to the 
best time where it can show its 
real value. The act opens when the 
wife enters the room, finding things in 
general disorder. She next locates hubby in 
the bath room trying to swallow one of those 
Tuskish-towel tastes that comes with the 
cool gray dawn. After telling her several 
impossible stories of his previous night's 
experiences, none believed, she finally traps 
him into the truth and learns to her 
amazement that he has been gambling, 
having lost his entire fortune. She tells 
hubby a few hot things and leaves the 
room to prepare for home and mother. In 
the meantime a friend, who has loaned 
the husband $1,200, sends a messenger boy 
for the cash, explaining in the note that 
if the money isn't handy he might have 
some stocks on hand that could be turned 
into currency. Remembering a former 
investment, in what he considers a "bunk" 
gold mine, known as "The Red Parrot," 
and thinking the stock is worthless, hubby 
sends it to his creditor. During his search 
he also finds some French pictures that he 
wouldn't care to have wifey see. In his 
haste to conceal them he places the pho- 
tos in one of the "The Red Parrot" en- 
velopes. Upon returning, she inquires 
about his investment and decides to in- 
vestigate. Phoning her attorney, she 
learns that "Bed Parrot" stock is run- 
ning wild, and it is valuable enough to 
make the holder independently wealthy. 
Some funny situations are presented over 
the matter which call for several phone 
calls and hubby runs to catch the mes- 
senger boy. Not wishing to explain, he 
tells his wife he has lost the papers. 
During his wild chase the boy returns, 
stating the party is not at his office and 
asking if he should deliver the envelope 
to the house. The wife, unaware of her 
husband's former act, discovers the en- 
velope containing the French pictures and 
thinks she has found the lost stock. She 
phones the lawyer, who advtacs her to 
send a messenger boy to him at once with 
the papers. At the opportune moment the 
boy makes entrance. Before he can ex- 
plain she thrusts the papers into his hand, 
instructing him where to go. Next, hubby 
returns, explaining he can't find the boy. 
While the climax is just about to come 
to a head, the boy returns once more, ask- 
ing which envelope goes to the Wall Street 
nddrcss. The boss of the house grabs the 
envelope containing the pictures and puts 
it in a safe place, at the same time taking 
the stocks and waving them over his 
head. O'Connor. 

(Continued on page 31.) 



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VARIETY 



CHERRY BLOSSOMS. 

What a thorough course of "amateur 
nights" will d# for the attitude of a bur- 
lesque audience toward players was 
thoroughly demonstrated last Friday even- 
ing at Miner's Eighth Avenue when "The 
Cherry Blossoms'' occupied the stage. 

The show is not a good one, but it was 
far from deserving the ridicule cast upon 
the members of the company. At times 
the gallery and orchestra floors were in 
such a disorderly state that speech on the 
stage could not be heard by one sitting in 
the front row. Dnring the turn of Bernard 
and Perry in the olio there was so much 
audible comment from various parts of 
the house that Murray Bernard retorted 
in kind. 

The audience had come there to "kid" 
the amateurs, and started on the profes- 
sionals. Not on any other occasions has 
such a thing occurred or been permitted to 
continue. The special officers seemed 
powerless to cope with the disorderly 
spirit. The best they could do was to 
eject a few of the worst. This only helped 
matters by getting the audience to its 
feet to watch or take part in the excite- 
ment. » 

The show starts out quietly and becomes 
more quiet as it progresses except for a 
few stray minutes when rough comedy of 
the assault and battery sort give the 
audience some excuse for laughing. 
One of the few really funny items of 
the evening was that in which Lew 
Ark en, Murray Bernard and Ed. Mar- 
key used the "stranded-noblemen-graft- 
ing-a-drink dodge." Markey, earlier, 
had been in partnership with John Perry, 
the leading comedian, the party of the first 
part, in a most disgusting bit of business. 
Perry plays the tramp throughout the 
two-act piece in acceptable fashion, but on 
this particular occasion was altogether too 
rough in his methods. The same might be 
said of the other men, not forgetting Miss 
Granville, of Granville and Mack, who tore 
off a few raw ones on her own account and 
joshed the audience as hard as the audi- 
ence tried to "kid" her. 

Although there are only three real prin- 
cipals in the piece, a long cast is printed on 
the program. The "fillers in" are chorus 
girls who have been allotted numbers and 
dialog, none of which amounts to a 
great deal. A chorister even does an olio 
specialty, having a couple of illustrated 
ballads In an important position. Worse 
than that she wore the same conspicuous 
dress that had served her in the opening 
chorus of the first part. The wardrobe is 
not much to speak of, either as concerns 
choristers or principals. One set of bath- 
ing suits shown by the sixteen (an ave- 
age bunch for appearance) was a positive 
disgrace. 

The changes are not frequent, there 
being but two in the first part and two in 
the burlesque. The dresses for the open- 
ing chorus appear again later and every- 
body has a passion for returning to clothes 
previously worn. Lillian Perry has a 
pretty soubret frock at the opening, 
changes to a baseball model and straight- 
way goes back to her soubret outfit. That 
baseball song was the utter limit of stage 
freedom. The comedians came in on it 
and there was some fast throwing be- 
tween players and audience. It was fol- 
lowed immediately by one of those restau- 
rant scenes in which figured prominently 
the very messy use of celery and custard 



pie. Before that there had been some very 
raw actions by both men and women prin- 
cipals and this was continued at intervals 
until the finish, which came before 10.30. 

Mabel Leslie is featured. She has a 
pretty although monotonous soprano 
voice and a statuesque figure. The voice 
was to the fore all the time, and in the 
burlesque the figure was shown through 
the thin veilings of an Egyptian costume. 
Miss Leslie made no bones about show- 
ing her disdain toward the audience and 
worked in a slipshod manner. 6he is a 
statuesque blonde and looked extremely 
well in a draped affair of black silk, but 
that seemed no good reason why she 
should wear it through the entire act. 
Nor did it excuse the fact that the waist 
gaped at least an inch in the back. The 
same careless dressing extended it 
seemed to everyone in the company. 
Twice during the evening the stockings 
of one of the principal women lacked an 
inch of fulfilling their purpose. 

The songs seemed to have been selected 
with respect to their familiarity. "Glow- 
worm," even with the "effect" of ner- 
vous lightning bugs, did not go very 
strongly. "Down in the City of Booze" 
also occurs as being a bit out of date. 
Most of the rest were of the same order 
although the olio disclosed an unfamiliar 
air or two, one being the work of "The 
Cherry Blossoms" orchestra leader. An 
announcement to that effect was made 
from the stage. 

To close the first act half a dozen col- 
lapsible stands are dragged upon the 
stage during a number, and at the finish 
a breakaway scheme discloses many 
young women posing in union suits. 
The same suits were brought in during 
the burlesque when the very familiar 
measuring "bit" was made use of, with 
all the suggestive incidentals imaginable. 

A bright little specialty is that offered 
by Murray Bernard and Lillian Perry. 
Miss Bernard wears a catchy costume 
of white tights and pantalettes, a la 
Tanguay, later changing into soubret cos- 
tume. They sing "Kangaroo," "Yip-i- 
Adi" and "Don't Take Me Home." 

Granville, Mack and the "Monk" (the 
"monk" being used in an Italian charac- 
ter song), were funny in the roughest 
kind of way. The woman did not ap- 
pear in the first part, but early in the 
burlesque burst into view, a stalwart 
figure in black tights. A diamond sun- 
burst, which had appeared before at her 
throat was then located just above the 
knee. 

The Great Faceograph figured all over 
the program and made the close of the 
show. It is the same electrical effect 
first used at the Hippodrome two or three 
Reasons ago, the fact of the young women 
appearing in animation on a moving pic- 
ture drop. There are three scenes ad- 
vertised for the burlesque, but none is 
elaborate. The setting for the first part 
was a rather nicely colored garden view; 
with an attractive arrangement of 
colored lights at the rear. 

It would be a great convenience if 
the manager kept his program up to date. 
In several instances songs are credited 
to a former member of the company who 
retired three weeks ago and the musical 
program is at variance in several points. 

"The Cherry Blossoms" have sacrificed 
decency to attempts at comedy and the 
show suffers in consequence. Certainly 
neither it nor the amateurs was worth 



the $1.50 which speculators demanded and 
received just outside the door for an 
orchestra seat. Ruth. 



THE DUCKLINGS. 

The atmosphere of the Eighth Avenue 
stage is clarified this week, for "The 
Ducklings" is a clean show; so clean in 
comparison to many of its predecessors at 
this house that it might almost be classi- 
fied as pure. Granted that an occasional 
line may listen just a bit different than 
it is read, that a few "Damns" and "Hells" 
crop out, the absence of filth, unwarranted 
familiarity with the women and many 
devices for gaining guffaws of the mottle- 
minded makes the performance shine 
resplendant at this house. 

In its unspiced condition the perform- 
ance demonstrated that votaries of bur- 
lesque like their amusement plain as well 
as fancy. There was abundant evidence 
that the entertainment gave much satis- 
faction, and when it came down to the 
burlesque, where the comedy element was 
chiefly centered, the laughs were plenti- 
fully distributed and of a wholesome sort. 
"The Janitor" served as a mildly diverting 
opener, and "The One Night Opera," writ- 
ten by Chas. Boyle, proved that if not a 
departure from the usual it was a laugh 
producer of no mean degree. Mr. Boyle 
is credited with having also staged the 
first part. 

The rag-tag scenery of the house was 
lost to view most of the time, a special 
set being in evidence for both the com- 
pany numbers, and in the olio one of the 
acts displayed their own back-drops. In 
the matter of costuming the show pre- 
sents an attractive if not always elabo- 
rate front. For the chorus, a bevy of 
sixteen, there are seven changes and a 
couple of makeshifts in the way of 
cloaks and gingham aprons to cover the 
under-dressing. The prettiest frocks worn 
by the girls were knee-lengths of red 
material, shown in the first part, and 
the ginghams held the palm in the other 
end. 

It can be said of the "villagers" that 
they engage in more dancing than most 
girls of their occupation usually do. 
Even though none of the steps is diffi- 
cult, give them credit for keeping at it 
most of the time they are in sight. Their 
efforts keep the picture lively, and in one 
number the front row got down to some 
really nifty work in silver clogs, which 
brought them applause. While none of 
the girls is extraordinarily handsome, 
there is none conspicuously to the con- 
trary, hence the scales of comeliness bal- 
ance evenly. Best of all they attend to 
business and every one is on the job all 
the time. They are a credit to the chorus 
girls' league. 

The olio started with a bit of mana- 
gerial cheating, for the nickleodeons have 
been robbed of a feature act in the "ill 
songs" which one of the chorus girls 
(programmed as Miss Fay telle) demon- 
strated in a rather likable voice and 
friendly manner. The audiences insisted 
on "Carry Marry Harry" for a half dozen 
encores. 

Fred Bulla and Lillian Raymond got 
away with a Searle Allen sketch, which 
that writer has framed up in his usual 
snappy style, wherein it was made evi- 
dent that MSss Raymond knows how to 
read lines to bring forward their best 
points. Her clear enunciation and intelli- 



gent reading were also noticable in the 
young woman's work in the pieces. 

Frank Damsel and Frances Fair came 
through clean with a really clever little 
singing and talking act under the enter- 
taining guise of burlesque on comic opera 
and opera singers. The absence of any 
very serious attempt at vocal trimmings- 
made no difference in the liking of the * 
audience for the diverting interlude, and 
appreciation was shown in generous 
applause. 

Roy Mohler put across a personal hit 
in fancy clogging with the Hall Sisters, 
a couple of clever little ladies who can? 
dance some on their individual account. ^ 
The act was programmed for four people,^) 
but for some reason only Mohler and tho 
Hall girls were in evidence. Just pre- 
ceding intermission Young Brothers, in* 
Chinese character make-ups, introduced a 
clever routine of tumbling und acrobatics 
which won much approbation. 

Charles Boyle takes the lead in the 
alignment of principals. While he showed 
to advantage in the opener his best work 
developed during the burlesque, and he 
shoved the laughs before him in gleeful 
outbursts. His exaggerated facial make- 
up in the concluding piece was good for 
a laugh every time the "business" di- 
rected attention to him. As the "hobo" 
barkeeper he provoked screams when he 
mixed the "sloppiest" cocktail ever de- 
vised. He literally soaked the bar with 
liquid, and the business of straining the 
decoction through a cane-seated chair 
brought one big shout. Although "rough 
stuff" the whole process was funny. 

Frank Damsel presented a well timed 
and not overdone type of Westerner in* 
the first part and played a clean 
"straight" in the burlesque, demonstrat- 
ing in both instances his cleverness as a 
performer. In the secondary comedy roles 
Fred Bulla fared well and brought his 
share into prominence through skilfully 
handling a number of comedy bits which 
counted strong in the total of laughter. 

Lillian Raymond was conspicuously 
clever in lead roles, and although her 
white and blue tights were rather sparsely 
settled she made a pretty picture in both 
costumes along "thoroughbred" lines, 
minus curves. Frances Farr was dainty 
and comely as the soubret, and Lilly 
George kept her stock well above par 
through embellishing the gifts which na- 
ture has bestowed upon her. 

The principal women were not strong 
in the matter of costumes, although Miss 
Raymond and Miss George produced one 
dress apiece, which gave evidenco of hav- 
ing slipped several bills from their bank 
roll. Miss Farr was conspicuous, how- 
ever, in her frequently changed and al- ii J 
ways attractive frocks, thus putting it 
over the others to a considerable extent. 

The number which most interested the 
audience was Miss Raymond's vocal 
declaration that she wanted to go to the 
ball game. The use of a soft rubber foot- 
ball which she and the chous girls kicked 
into the auditorium gave spectators a per- 
sonal hand in this inning and there were 
encores until half the audience bad been 
jounced on the head by the bounding 
sphere. 

Miss George deserves special mention for 
a particularly clever "bit" which she 
shared with Boyle in the burlesque. She 
evidenced a keen grasp of the laughing 
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placing every move just right, without 
overdoing a thing. Her thirst for "cold 
tea" was slaked in a deliciously happy 
manner without sign of offense. The bit 
stands as one of the hits of a good show. 
There is a little blonde on one of the 
ends of the front row who has talent, 
and it will develop if she dees not secure 
too good an impression of herself. She 
works in nifty style and Anally, to 
start the very last number of the show, 
is brought out for a verse-and-chorue 
lead which brings into evidence a voice 
not much bigger than her own diminutive 
self, but very sweet withal. Walt. 



AMERICAN. 

The presence of but a single novelty in 

(he bill which opened Monday, and that a 
feature which might be expected to practi- 
cally duplicate an attraction which had held 
sway for a full month just elapsed may 
have had a hearing upon the fact that the 
evening house was not as large as usual. 
Or, perhaps, the early stages of the Lenten 
season may have cut into the attendance; 
but whatever the cause there were many 
seats unoccupied. 

The bill developed only one conspicuous 
success in its first half, a department in 
which it was unusually light. Those who 
came in time to catch Sam J. Curtis and 
Co. saw all the noteworthy hits the bill 
afforded, including R. A. Roberts, Curtis 
and Co., Kara, the Four Mortons and 
Molasso and Corio. The last mentioned 
number closed the show. The moving pic- 
tures, regulation reel, were turned on at 
10:55. 

Opening the show Farley and Clare, with 
a brief singing and dancing bout, replaced 
Dewey and Ball, programmed. The Roynl 
Polo Team, in second position and second 
week, were casually considered. Van Hoff, 
with imitations, passed fairly well on 
third, Miller Bros., (New Acts) bar 
adepts, started the first real noise of the 
night. Molasso and Corio closed the show 
with "1/ Am our de L' Apache," an excellent 
issue in the series of dancing pantomimes 
which has held considerable vaudeville at- 
tention of late. Mile. Corio is of a shorter 
and less willowy type than some of the 
others, but she twists herself in hazardous 
fashion and is supple and athletic to a 
degree. Molasso won a decided hit on his 
own account with a series of whirlwind 
pivots which brought down the house. He 
is by far the best dancer in the delegation 
of men who have appeared over here in 
these panto-spiels. 

R. A. Roberts' artistic protean sketch 
("Dick Turpin") impelled frequent and 
sincere evidences of appreciation for his 
skillful impersonations and rapid changes 
and although clearly handicapped by a 
severe attack of hoarseness he warmed to 
his work with such speed and alertness 
that his success was fully up to the stand- 
ard he has set for himself before New 

i 

Yorkers. 

Kqra opened the second half. From the 
time the curtain rose to give him sway 
there was not a dull moment until the pic- 
tures. Jugglers there are in plenty and 
jugglers there undoubtedly will be, but the 
nick Kara has cut in the stick of dexter- 
ousness and agility along this particular 
line of entertaining will stay in evidence 
for a long time to come. His new business 
is unsurpassed and even the tricks which 
others have "copped" from him seem new 
creations In his hands. He made a big hit 



For Sam J. Curtis and Co. there was 
applause, laughter and encores until it 
seemed that the audience could not get 
enough. The girl in air-tight ginghams 
made a hit all by herself with her sweet 
voice and handily achieved high notes. Mr. 
Curtis furnished enough comedy in "A Ses- 
sion at School" to make any schoolmaster 
find a more peaceful vocation. 

For the Four Mortons there was a suc- 
cession of hits. Each one of the mixed 
foursome came in for an inning of appre- 
ciation, and the total hit was substantial 
Indeed. The elders drew their inning in 
"one" to considerable length and then gave 
way to Paul and Clara who took matters 
up in hot-foot style. Clare pulled down 
a hit all her own with simultaneous 
xylophone playing and dancing. She is too 
daintily pretty however to stay offside for 
so long with only her starboard quarter on 
view. Clara at company front can never 
be seen too much. 

As a part of the first half the Urban- 
Eclipse film of flooded Paris was shown as 
a turn. The pictures are much better than 
the Vitagraph release on the same subject 
and constituted an interlude in the va- 
riety program, evidently appreciated. A 
mighty good idea of the extent of the in- 
undation was accepted as a timely display. 

Walt. 



HAMMERSTEIN'S. 

Notwithstanding the overpowering at- 
traction of Gertrude Hoffmann's "Review," 
the bill at Hammcrstein's goes through 
evenly from start to finhh. It usually 
happens that when a big drawing card like 
Miss Hoffmann tops the bill, the other 
numbers receive scant attention, the minds 
of the audience being distracted by ex- 
pectation before the headliner's appear- 
ance. 

Miss Hoffmann has arranged a really 
marvelous series of novel impersonations. 
She has nearly the whole list of big stage 
names in her repertoire, commencing with 
Eddie Foy, one of her oldest and best, and 
running through "The Hall of Fame" to 
Eddie Leonard in blackface. Miss Hoff- 
mann has given vaudeville the biggest 
thing it has ever seen. For close upon an 
hour she and her assistants kept the audi- 
ence at tip-toe of interest. Perhaps the 
"highlights" of the act are the two bur- 
lesques, one on Annette Kellermann's div- 
ing turn and the other on Valeska Suratt. 
Miss Suratt sat in the audience Monday 
evening and seemed to enjoy the little 
travesty on her own stage eccentricities. 
The other characterizations are done with 
the mimic's usual skill. 

Of the others Kaufman Bros, and Harry 
Breen were even in popularity with the 
Great Howard a close third. The Ballots 
opened the show with their novel routine 
of varied acrobatics. The pair make a 
splendid appearance, the woman looking 
particularly well with her neat figure in 
tights. 

Dellaven and Sydney followed. They 
have the same set of dances, the best of 
which are the "Yiddisher's" argument and 
the restaurant scene. The straight step- 
ping went well and the singing was as 
good. 

The Kaufman Bros, came across in 
"No. 4" with one large sized hit. Their 
main ground of approval is the singing. It 
is not often that two such excellent voices 
are matched. A small knot of music 
publishers"nodded approval Monday even- 



ing. Hie boys make a good appearance 
with neat dressing although in black- 
face, and the finish, a Spanish burlesque 
while singing "Chir-I-Ber-I-Bee" took them 
off to applause. Two bows and an encore 
followed. 

The Great Howard, closing the first part 
has improved wonderfully since his Ameri- 
can debut. The animated dummy and the 
dialog between the two boys work out 
capitally. 

Harry Breen had to make a speech after 
singing his "impromptu" verse song in 
which he rang in several clever "locals." 
The idea is not new, but Breen is easily 
the quickest rhymster who has used it. 
The early part of the turn went very well, 
especially the Limericks, sung to an endless 
air. 

The Jewell-Morton Troupe closed the 
show. Theirs was the toughest spot imag- 
inable. After Miss Hoffmann's turn came 
a general movement toward the doors, and 
the act was half way through before it 
was checked. The quartet are now sing- 
ing as they juggle their clubs and batons 
and the act opened with vocalizing off 
stage. This leads* up to a novel entrance, 
but in the present case made a gap that 
gave the audience a chance to loee interest 
A quick entrance and immediate jump into 
the fast routine would have served them 
better in the bad spot. Ruth. 



COLONIAL. 

Mrs. Pat Campbell (New Acts) is in 
the middle of a pretty big show at the 
Colonial this week. It is hefty in qual- 
ity and entertainment. 

The show started none too fast, but 
the Colonial is a "late" house. Monday 
evening it filled up to capacity. Beside 
Mrs. Campbell's sketch, Jetter and Rogers, 
roller skaters, who opened the program, 
Jos. Hart's "Snap Shots" and the Five 
Olympias are under New Acts. 

Marshall P. Wilder reappeared in a 
New York theatre after being away for 
a good while. He returned with some 
new stories and some old, but the main 
point is that an unqualified hit was scored. 
Mr. Wilder spoke of Philadelphia in a jest- 
ing mood. When Haines and Vidoeq came 
on in the next half and just before clos- 
ing, Nat Haines also mentioned the 
"mark" town. Haines and Vidoeq were 
another big hit. Nat "pulled" some old 
ones and some new ones also. They all 
received a laugh. A new one about At- 
lantic City was a howl. 

A solid scorer of the evening was Homer 
Lind in his sketch "The Opera Singer." 
Mr. Lind suffered a trifle through having 
to follow Mrs. Campbell, as there is sen- 
timent in both pieces. Lind, however, 
has a rather odd sketch for vaudeville, 
opening with comedy and closing with 
pathos, while comedy and pathos are 
breaking in on each other all through. A 
couple of surprises are in the action, 
which, with Mr. Lind's voice sent the 
number over strong. For comedy the 
man who plays "props" was of great aid, 
and for the rest, Miss Violin-player did 
her share. Towards the ending the piece 
might be hurried a little. It becomes il- 
logical here in the actual playing and 
dialog, but that does not harm the weight 
of the applause judging by the Monday 
night reception. 

Closing the show Hugh Lloyd on the 
bounding rope turned off a neat line of 
footwork, but also overstretches his act. 



As the most spectacular portion is the 
somersaulting, Mr. Lloyd should arrange 
to close with that. Trick work, such as 
playing a violin while walking, doesnt 
belong. 

Johnson and Harty were on early with 
a new budget of songs, excepting the 
parody on "Carrie." In the latefct reper- 
toire "Angel Eyes" is well rendered by 
them. Sime*. 



FIFTH AVENUE. I 

This week's bill at the Fifth Avenue is 
just the reverse of the one there last week. 
Then the short bill kept the orchestra out 
of the pit until 8:30 while this week the 
musicians are on the job at 8:10. It is 
a long 6how, almost too long, although all 
the good things happen late. The show 
really has two starts. It is rather a 
wonder that it turns out so well after a 
slump in the early section. 

Ferry, the Frogman, opened the program 
and gave the bill a good commencement 
with his well laid out contortion specialty. 

The Boudini Bros, started the slide with 
an accordion act that was allowed to run 
beyond all limits. The men play the in- 
struments very well but two selections or 
three at the outside should be the limit 
They received applause but so does every- 
one else who plays "William Tell" and the 
like. 

Edwards Davis and Company put the 
final taboo on the action with a talky 
sketch which few if any in the house 
understood. (New Acts). 

It was up to Pringle and Whiting, "No. 
4" to start the show again and the boys 
certainly did. From here on the bill was 
a winner. Pringle and Whiting have their 
specialty running finely and it is an all 
round pleasing and entertaining bit that 
they put over. Pringle is a capital 
"straight." His bully bass voice and trim 
up-to-date appearance are a big asset. 
George Whiting needs take his hat off to 
none of them when it comes to singing 
character songs. George has a new Italian 
number that's peaches, and he gets all there 
is out of it. 

Billy B. Van and the Beaumont Sisters 
followed the real starters and the act was 
a convulsion. As Mr. Van is so important 
here, let's to Billy. The act is working 
great. Van has put in a lot of funny stuff 
of his own which helps immensely. His 
encore bits are his best and the house 
could not get enough of him. The sisters 
are on the job at all times and come in 
strongly for their share of the honors. A 
couple of frocks worth talking about the 
Beaumont Sisters disport. 

It was funny that Billy B. Van who 
"kids" the imitators all through his act 
should be followed by Marie Dainton, an 
out and outer in the line. Miss Dainton 
was a hit, that goes without saying, be- 
cause she imitates. "Carrie De Mar" was 
the only one that might be called a real 
imitation. 

Clayton White and Marie Stuart played 
"Clierie" to their usual amount of success 
and their hit was followed by one of equal 
proportions by Wright and Dietrich (New 
Acts). 

Maud and Gladys Finney had the hard 
position of closing the bill and the pretty 
attractive appearance of the girls kept the 
audience in to see their interesting man- 
euvers in the tank. Dath. 



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Copperfleld Dsvld Co O H Bklyn 

Cordua A Maud 104 B 14 N Y 

Cornlah Wm A 8tar CoffeyvlUe Kan 

Cotton Lolo Gaiety Springfield 111 

Courtney Slaters Bebmsn Show B B 

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Carbery A Stanton 112 8 At Chicago 

Cardownls Sisters 244 W 80 N Y 

Carey A Stampe Plasa Norwood O 

Carllllo Leo Poll's Worcester Msss 

Csrle Irving 4208 No 41 Ct Chicago 

Carlln A Clark Grand Indianapolis 

Csrmen Helen Washington Spokane Wash 

Cssmus A La Mar Box 247 Montgomery Ala 

Caron A Farnum 285 B 24 N Y 

Carters The 021 La Salle Ind 

CalTert, Mable Sam Devere's Show B B 

Carson Broa 628 58 Brooklyn N Y 

Castano Edward Watson's Big Show B B 

Csston Willis Ginger Girls B R 

Carmen Frank 465 N 163 N Y 

Carter Harm Reeves' Beauty Show B R 

Carters The 021 La Salle IU 

Casmore Vic Bebman Show B R 

Celest 74 Grove Rd Clapbam Pk London 

Chapman 81s A Pick 1628 MUburn Indlsnspolls 

Champion Mamie Wash 8oc Girls B B 

Cbsntrell A Schuyler Orpheum Richmond Ind 

Chartelalne Stella Jersey Llllles B R 

Cbsse DsTe 00 Birch Lynn 

Chatham Sisters 410 2 At Pittsburg 

Chester A Jones 320 Townsend Wilmington Del 

Chester A Grace Bijou Battle Creek 

Chlcak Great Frolicsome Lambs B R 

Chip A Marble York Htl N Y O 

Chubb Kay 107 Spruce Scranton Pa 

Church A Springer 06-4 Pitt afield Mass 

Claiborne Kay C 224 Security Bldg Los Angeles 

Clslre Ins Majestic Little Rock 

Clarke Wilfred 130 W 44 N Y 

Clark Florette Byrnes Bros 8 Bells Co 

Clark A Duffy Metropolitan Minstrels Indef 

Clark A Turner Fashion Pistes B R 

Clark A Verdi Capitol Frankfort Ky 

Clark Wm Oh You Woman B R 

Clark A Duncan Scenic Cambridge Mass 

Clare Frances Bon Tons B R 

Claton Carloo 235 % 5 At Nashville Tenn 

Clayton-Drew Players Julian Chicago 

Clayton Ethel Bon Tona B R 

Childress Grace College Girls B R 

Clayton Renle A Baker Waverly Htl JacksonTllle 

Clesr Cbaa Maryland Baltimore 

Clemens Cameron 462 Columbia Rd Dorchester Mass 

Clermento A Miner 115 W 30 N Y 

Clever Trio 2120 Arch Phlla 

Clifford Dbto B 173 B 103 N Y 

Clifford A Burke Cook's Rochester 

Clipper Comedy Four 605 W 41 N Y 

Clipper Quartet Trevltt Chicago 

Cllto A SylTester 028 Winter Phlla 

Clure Raymond 657 Dennlson At Columbus 

Clyo A Rocbelle 87 Park Attleboro Mass 

Cody A Lynn New York New York Indef 

Cohen Tillle 806 W. 121 N Y O 

WILLIAM J. COLEMAN 

THE MODERN NOMOLOGIST. 

B. A C. Circuit. Agent, Jo Paige Smith. 
Bead Albee. Bell, Oakland, Week Feb. 18th. 

Coles Three Polly of the Circus 
Collins Eddie 5 Reed Jersey City N J 
Collins A Brown Grand Tacoma Wash 
Collins A Hawley Yankee Doodle Girls B R 

COLLINS *» HART 

"LITTLE NEMO.'' 
FEB. 21. ATLANTA. 

Comrades Four 834 Trinity At N Y O 
Comstock Ray 7321 Cedar Av Cleveland 
Conboy Kelcey Temple Ft Wayne 
Conroy Le Malre Co Colonial N Y O 



Cox Lonso A Co 6511 W Lake Chicago 
Coyle A Murrell 8827 Vernon At Chicago 
Coyne Tom Hastlnga B R 
Craig Rlchy W Cosy Corner Girls B B 
Craig Blanche Orpheum St Paul 
Crane Mr A Mra Gardner Greenpolnt Bklyn 
Crane Flnlay Co 101 Elm W Haven Conn 
Crawford A Montrose Chase's Washington 
Creo A Co 1404 Borle At PhUa 
Creasy A Dayne Orpheum Spokane Wash 
Croix Pert Jersey Lilies B B 
Cross A Maye 1318 Huron Toledo O 
Cunningham Bob A Daisy O H Wlndber Pa 
Cunningham A Marlon Majestic Milwaukee 
Curtla Carl Hastlnga B R 
Corson Sisters Temple Detroit 



Dagwell Sisters Majestic Des Moines Ia 

Dale Dottle 252 W 36 N Y 

Dale A Boyle Broadway Camden N J 

Daley Wm J 108 N 10 Phlla 

Daly Frank American Cincinnati 

Dal ton Harry Fen 175 Irving At Brooklyn 

Damsel A Farr The Ducklings B R 

Darmody Lyric Dayton O 

Darrow Clyde Knickerbocker B R 

DaTls Geo T Pat Wblte'a B R 

Davis A Cooper 1020 Dayton Chicago 

DaTls Edwards Proctor's Newsrk 




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DaTls Belle Orpheum Salt Lake 

DaTls W H Wash Soc Glrla B R 

Davis Imperial Trio Richmond Htl Chicago 

Davie Dora Avenue Glrla B R 

Davis Walter H Bon Tona B R 

Dawson A Gillette 844 B 58 N Y C 

Dsy William Haatjnga B R 

Dasle Columbia Cincinnati 

De Clalnvllle Sid 1818 Douglas Omaha 

De Forest Corlnne Imperial B R 

De Hollls A Valora Bijou Dubuque Ia 

De Haven Sextet Orpbeum Omaha 

De Mar Zola 746 Prospect PI Brooklyn 

De Mar Bose 807 W 37 PI Chicago 

De Milt Gertrude 746 Prospect PI Brooklyn 

De Moot Robert Co Proctor'a Albany 

De Mora A Graceta Majestic Ft Worth Tex 

De Mario Foil lea Parla France 

De Moth Henry Fashion Platea B R 

De Oescb Mile M 836 So 10 Saginaw 

DeVelde A Zelda 28 National San Francisco 

De Vere Geo A Madeline 54 W 125 N Y 

De Verne A Van 4572 Yates DenTer 

De Witts Models 262 W 25 N Y 

De Young Tom 156 B 113 N Y 

De Young Mabel 122 W 115 N Y 

D'Estelle Birdie Avenue Girls B R 

D'Estelle Vera Avenue Girls B R 

Dean Lew 452 2d Niagara Falls N Y 

Dean A Sibley 403 Columbus At Boston 

Deaton Chas W 1634 Bway N Y 

Delmar A Delmar 04 Henry NYC 

D^lton Broa 261 W 38 N Y 

Demacos The Hathaway's New Bedford 

Demonlo A Belle Liberty Phlla 

Denney Walyer Mardl Gras Beauties B B 

Denton A Le Boeuf Pantages' Spokane 

Desmond A Co 24 E 21 N Y 

Destiny 446 in Detroit Mich 

Derenda A Green 14 Leicester London 

Dickens A Floyd 343 Rhode Island W Buffalo 

Dlegnan Fred Saddlerswells London Eng 

Dlebl A S Melchers El Campo Tex Indef 

Dllla A Templeton Pantages' Edmonton Can 

Dillon John Irwin's Big Show B R 

Dlxons Four 756 8 At N Y 



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These four parodies are better than the Ant 
fomr. The eiagers that used my parody on 
"Oiw Bennett" woU know its value. Za this 
bow batch "Carrie" is soro flro; "Tip Ady" ia 
oao biff laugh; "I Wonder Who's Kissing Kor 
Vow" about aa old maid playiaf post esnoe 
at a houso party would make a manager 
laugh; "Rings oa My Haters" will briag yoa 
hack to take some bows. I do aot write 
"Bows," but wish lots of them to the users 
of my Parodies. 

4 PARODIES *1 

"Carrie 

44 Ylp-I-Addy-I-Ay " 

"Ring's On My Fingers" 

44 I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now" 

Bead oao dollar for the four to 

HARRY BREEN 

361 Hoyt St., Brooklyn, N. Y. 



Dixon Sldonne Mardl Gras Beauties B R 

Dixon May bird Mardl Gras Beauties B B 

Dobson Prank Moolln Rouge B R 

Dodd Emily ft Jessie 201 Division At Bklyn 

Dobbs Wilbur Miner's Americans B R 

Doherty ft Harlowe 428 Union Bklyn 

Doherty Sisters Orpbeum Los Angeles 

Dolan ft Lenbarr Marlowe Chicago 

Dolan Fos P Imperial B R 

Dolce Sinters Shea's Buffalo 

Dolly Twins Midnight Sons Co Indef 

Donald ft Carson Majestic Milwaukee 

Donaldson Anna Orpbenm Omaba 

Donner Doris Grand Youngstown O 

Donovan ft Arnold Orpbeum Minneapolis 

Douglas Myrtle A Buncb of Kids Co 

Downey Leslie T Crystal Oconamowoe Wis Indef 

Doyle Hugby Irwin's Big Show B R 

Dresmers Three 1282 No Alden W Phila 

Dnbe Leo 258 Stowe At Troy 

Du Bols Great ft Co 80 No Wash At Bridgeport 

Duff ft Walsh Knickerbockers B R 

Duffy Thomas H 4926 Margaretta At St Louis 

Dunbar Lew Fashion Plates B R 

Dunbar Masle Bijou Tulsa Okla Indef 

Duncan Caroline Fashion Plates B R 

Dunhsm Jsck Tiger Lilies B R 

Dunn Nellie Irwin's Big Sbow B R 

Dunntrescu Troupe 240 W 88 N Y 

Dupres Fred Lyric Dsyton O 

X 

Eagon ft Austin Girls From Happyland B R 
Earle Enid Irwin's Big Sbow B R 
Early ft Lalgbt New Century Girls B R 
Edna Ruth 410 W Green Olesn N Y 
Edwsrds Tom Orpbeum Indlsnspolls 
Edwsrds Fred R Bucklen Htl Blkhsrt Ind 

EcKert and Francis 

"WTRKLE8B TELEGRAPHY." 
Ask NORMAN JEFFERIES. Feb. 14, Los An- 
geles; Feb. 87, Majestio, DenTer. 

Ebrendall Bros ft Dntton Arcade Toledo 

El Cota Grand Syracuse 

Kl Barto 203t Hollywood Pblla 

Eldon & Clifton Alexandria Ind 

Mils Robt E Star ft Garter B R 

Ellwood Perry ft Downing 924 Harlem At Balto 

Ellsworth Mr and Mrs 000 8 At N Y C 

Emerald Connie 41 Holland Rd Brixton London 

Emerald Alice Harper Merry Whirl B R 



CHAR. 



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Emerald and Dupree 



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'A HOT BKOTCH." 

Emerson ft Baldwin Empire Burnley Eng 
Emerson Nellie Bnn Tons B R 
Emerson Sue Empire B R 

Emerson ft Le Clear Hippodrome Huntington 
W Va 

mmett ft Lower 419 Pine Darby Pa 
Empire Comedy Four Coliseum New Castle Eng 
Englebreth G W 2313 Highland At Cincinnati 
English Lillian Oh You Woman B R 
Ernests Grest Shea's Toronto Can 
Ernest Joe Mardl Gras Beauties B R 
Ensor William Hastings B R 
Errol Leon Jersey Lilies B R 
Erxleben Bert A Shootover Inn Hamilton City Cal 
Erslnger Mabelle E 210 S Central At Chicago 
Espe Leonard ft Lonle Majestic Galveston Tex 
BTellen D Ellis Nowlln Circus 
Evelyn Sisters 202 Greene Av Bklyn N Y 
ETerett Ruth Brigadiers B R 
Everett Grest Boston Belles B R 
Evsns ft Lloyd 923 E 12 Brooklyn 



Fagan James Imperial B R 

Falrchllds Mr ft Mrs 1321 Yernon Harrlsburg Pa 

Falardo Joe Oh You Woman B R 

Falls Billy A Sun Springfield O 

Fsntss Two 211 B 14 N Y 

Farrell Taylor Trio Columbia Cincinnati 

Faye Elsie ft Miller ft Weston Orpbeum Seattle 

Fays 2 Coley's ft Fay 28 Orpbenm Memphis Tonn 

Felsman ft Artbur 2144 W 20 Chlcsgo 

Fenner ft Lswrence 623 Ferry At Csmden N J 



Felber Jesse Msrdl Gras Besutles B B 
Ferguson Dave Miss New York Jr B R 

FARRELpTAYLOR trio 

Funniest Blaokface Aot ia Vaudeville. 
•1, COLUMBIA, OXBODTBATI. 



B R 



Ferguson Frsnk 480 E 43 Chlcsgo 

Fern Ray 1800 W Ontario Phils 

Fern ft Mack Richmond Htl Chicago 

Ferrard Grace 2716 Waraaw Av Chicago 

Farrier Dave Americans B R 

Ferry The Frogman Poll's Worcester Mass 



The Frog. 

"IB THE LAGOON." 

This week (Feb. 14), K.-P.1 Fifth Ave., Bow York 

Field Bros Orpbeum St Paul 

Fielding ft Carloa Psntsges' Sacramento Cal 

Fields Joe College Girls B R 

Fink Henry Miner's Americsns B R 

Fisher Carmen Hastings B R 

Ftober Mrs ft Mrs Shea's Buffalo 

Flsk Gertrude Frolicsome Lambs B R 

Fltsgersld ft Quinn Bowery Burlesquers B R 



"THE FAVORITE LAO." 

EARL FLYNN 

And his American Beauty, 

KISS NETTIE MoLAUGHLIH. 

A tag hit. Novelty "Eight Elaborate Changes." 
Going Great. 



Fltsslmmons ft Cameron 5009 So Green Chicago 

Flatlco Alfred Jay Powell ft Cohan Co Indef 

Fletcher ft La Plere 33 Randell PI San Francisco 

Flick Joe Brigadiers B R 

Floredo Nellie Big Review B R 

Fogerty Frsnk 28 Orpbenm Omaha 

Ford ft Co 300 Fenton Flint Mich 

Ford ft Wesley 120 E 122 N Y C 

Ford ft Miller 26 Brayton Buffalo 

Ford ft Louise 128 S Broad Mankato Minn 

Fords Famous Slater's Pottsvllle Pa 

Foster Geo A 3818 E 11 Kansas City 

Foster Billy CsbIuo Girls B R 

Fountsln Axalea Empire B R 

Fountain Florence Empire B R 

Fowler Almeda Reeves' Beauty Sbow B R 

Fox ft Ward 1117 Wolf Pblla 

Fox ft Summers 017 10 Saginaw Mich 

Fox ft Evans Girl Question Co 

Fox Florence 172 Fllmore Rochester 

Foy Margaret Academy Suffold Va Indef 

Foyer Eddie 2333 B 100 Cleveland 

Francis Wlllard 180 W 62 N Y 

Franclscos Two Byrnes' 8 Bells Co Indef 

Fredericks Muslcsl 180 N Clinton Rochester 

French Henri Gersrd Htl NYC 

Freemen Bros Rents-Santley B R 

Frevoli Family Orpbeum Champaign 111 

Frey Twins Co 134 W 86 N Y C 

Frobel ft Ruge 314 W 28 N Y 

Frye ft Clsyton Bon Tons B R 

Fullette Gertie Avenue Girls B R 

Furman Radle 1 Tottenham Court Rd London Bug 

Futurity Winner Keith's Providence 



Gaffney Sisters 1407 W Madison Chicago 

Gaffney Al 393 Vernon Bklyn N Y 

Galles Emma Knickerbocker B R 

Gale Dolly Mardl Gras Beauties B R 

Gardner Rankin A Grlftin Grand Sacramento 

Gardner ft Vincent Shubert Utlca 

Gardner West ft Sunshine 24 Elm Everett Mass 

Gardner Georgle A Co 4046 Kenmore Av Chlcsgo 

Gardner Oscar 776 8 Av N Y 

Gardlners Three 1908 No 8 Phils 



GALETTI'S BAROONS 

FEB. 81, KEITH'S, CLEVELAND. 



Gath Karl ft Emma 008 Cass Chicago 

Gavin ft Piatt Box 140 Clifton N J 

Oaylor Chas 7C>8 17th Detroit 

GelRer ft Walters Bronx NYC 

(Jcorge ft Co Frint Oarrlck Ottumws la 

Geyer Bert Richmond Ind 

Gibson Sydney Orpbeum Omaba 

Gllmore Le Moyne & Perry 112 5th Av Chicago 

Gllmore Mildred Wash Soc Girls B R 

Gllssando Phil ft Millie 2001 Madison Av N Y 

Girard Marie 41 Howard Boston 

Gleason Violet 480 Lexington Waltham Mass 

Glentnn Dorothy Oh You Woman B R 

Glover Edna May 223 W 44 N Y 

Godfrey ft Henderson Colonial Norfolk Va 

Goforth ft Doyle 1920 Bway Bklyn N Y 

Goldle Jack Cracker Jacks B R 

Goldman Abe Century Girls B R 

Goldsmith ft Hoppe Bijou Lansing Mich 

Goodman II 700 E 105 N Y 

Goodman Joe 1400 N Randolph Phlla 

Goolmans Musical Family Lafayette Ind 

Gordon ft Pickens Bronx NYC 

Gordon Max Reeves' Beauty Show B R 

Gordon Bella Fashion Plates B R 

Gordon ft Marx Family Davenport Ia 

Gordon ft Brennan Sam Devere's Show B R 

Oottlob Amy Co Star Coffeyvllle Kan 

Gould Stamford Orpheum Memphis Tenn 

Gould Billy Orpheum Seattle Wash 

Gould ft Rice 320 Smith Providence R I 

Gould Masle Avenue Girls B R 

Ooyt Trio 350 Willlow Akron O 

Grannon Ila Greenpolnt Bklyn 

Graham ft Fraley Rose Sydell B R 

Graces Three 418 Grand Bklyn 

Grant ft Catlln Pat Whites B R 

Grant Hazel Miss New York Jr B R 

Grant Burt and Bertha 2956 Dearborn Chicago 

Granville ft Rogers Greenpolnt Bklyn 

Grsuber ft Kew Electric Pittsburg 



Grsy Henry Reeves' Brauty Sbow 

Gray ft Graham Bon Tons B R 

Great Lester Colonial NYC 

Green Winifred 801 W 45 N Y 

Greno Jscqoe Orpheum Savannah 

Grllner Charlie A Bunch of Kids Co 

Grimm ft Swisher Plssa Norwood O 

Grimm ft Satchell 205 Rldgewood At Bklyn 

Grossman Al 032 North Rochester N Y 

Guhl Ed Bon Tons B B 

Guy Bros 580 Liberty Springfield Mass 

Guyer ft Valle 86 Carllngford West Green London 



Hsdley Mse B Tiger Lilies B R 
Hsley ft Haley Princess Wichita Kan 
Halperln Nan Majestic EJ Paso Indef 
Halbon Boys 21 B 98 N Y 
Hall B Qeyton 06 Flushing Jamaica N T 
Hall Gladys R F D Box 02 Jermyn Pa 
Hslfmsn ft Murphy 018 McKesn Phlla 
Hslvers P Bsrry Bay Bath Beach L I 



THB POLITE HZOK. 



LON HASCALL 

Jack Singer's "Behmaa Show." 
81, SCHENECTADY AND ALBANY. 



Hamilton Jack 8 Plateau Montreal 
Hamilton Estella B 2636 W 81 Phlla 
Hamilton ft Buckley New Akron O 



HAMILTON and BUCKLEY 

Bpeoial Scenery, Elaborate Oostumss. 

A Feature Aot on any bilL 

Doing well, thank you. 



Hammond ft Norman Varieties Terre Haute Ind 

Hampton ft Basset t 514 Tusculum Av Cincinnati O 

Hampton Bonnie Buncb of Kids Co 

Hanlon Jr George 141 Charing Cross Rd London 

Hannon Billy 1539 No Hamlin Av Chlcsgo 

Hansome 1037 Tremont Boston 

Hanvey ft Baylies 200 Palisade W Hoboken N J 

Harcourt Frank Cracker Jacks B R 

Harlow Jessie Avenue Girls B R 

Harmonious Four Gem St Louis Indef 

Harris Sam Al G Fields Minstrels 

Harris George Bon Tons B B 

Harris ft Randall Palace Htl Chicago 

Harron Lucille Knickerbocker B R 

Hart Maurice 156 Lenox Av N Y C 

Hart Jos C Miss N Y Jr B R 

Hart Billy Cracker Jacks B R 

Hart John C Miss New York Jr B R 

Harts Harry Bon Tons B R 

Hsrvsrd ft Cornell 146 W 86 N Y 

Hsrvey Harry Hastings B R 

Harveys The 302 9 Moundsvllle W Va 

Harvey Elsie National San Francisco 

Hascsll Lon Behmsn Show B R 

Hsskell Loney 47 Lexington Av N Y 

Hsssan Ben All Arabs Luna Villa Htl Coney Island 

Hsstlngs Hsrry Hastings B R 

Hstcbes The 47 E 132 N Y 

Hsthswsy ft Slegel Grand Portland O 

Hawley F F ft Co 50-11 Detroit 

Hawley John K Bon Tons B R 

Hawley ft Bacben 1347 N 10 Pblla 



Harvey-DeVora Trio 

IXB. 81, BENNETT'S, HAMILTON. 

Hawthorne Hilda 3013 Jamaica Av Richmond Hill 

Hayes ft Wynne 418 Strand W C London Eng 

Hayman ft Franklin Hippodrome Nottingham Eng 

Hay ward ft Hay ward Keith's Providence 

Haywood Sisters American K Liverpool O 

Hazleton James Wash Soc (Jlrls B R 

Heath Franklo Big Review B R 

Heldellierg Four 301 W 40 N Y 

Helm Children Orpbenm Rending 

Henshaw Harry Moulin Rouge B R 

Held Wilbur Sam Devere's Sbow B R 

Henderson ft Thomas H Lawrence Mass 

Henry Arthur ft I^ah 423 K 102 N Y 

Henry Jack 41 Lisle l<elce*ter Sq London 

Henry ft Young 270 W 39 N Y 

Herbert Bros Three 235 E 24 N Y 

Herbert Frog Man National San Francisco 

Herbert 05 Moreland Boston 

Herbert Bert Hart's Bathing Girls Co 

Herdon Lillian Behman Sbow B R 

HEIM CHILDREN 

FEB. 81, ORPHEUM, READING. 

Herbert Will F Fay Foster B R 

Hershey I)e Rue Bros Minstrels 

Hen George Imperial B R 

Ileverley Great 201 Desmond Sayre Pa 

Hlckmnn & Wills 28 National San Francisco 

Hill Bros Fay Foster B R 

Hill ft Ackerman Fay Foster B R 

Hllson Violet Imperial B R 

Hodge James Novelty St Louis 

Hodges ft DarreH 1404 Natalie Av E St Louis 



Tss Chat. I. Harris Coirler 

THE BIG BALLAD HIT 

"In The City 

Where Nobody 

Cares" 

NOW B0N6 SUN6 All OVEt Tttf COUNTIY 



CHAS. K. HARRIS, 

81 WEST Slst ST., NEW TOBX 
MEYER COHEN, Manager, 

Chicago, Grand Opera Hease Bid* 



Hoepfle Bros Msywood 111 

Hoey ft Mosar Mission Sslt Lake City 

Hoey George Keith's Providence 

Hoey Lloyd Reeves' Besuty Show B R 

Holden ft Harron Robles Knickerbockers B R 

Hollydsy Dick N Y Hippodrome Indef 

Holman Harry Bijou Pittsburg 

Holman Bros Bijou Osbkosh Wis 

Holmes Ben Box 891 Richmond Vs 

Holt Alf 41 Lisle London W C Eng 

Hope Irma Oh You Woman B R 

Hopp Fred 320 Littleton Av Newark N J 

Horton ft La Trlska 800 9 Av Long Island City 

Hotallng Edward 007 So Division Grand Rapida 

Hoover Lillian Byrnes 8 Bella Co 

Hornman Bijou Racine Wis 

Howard ft Co Bernlce Orpbeum Savannah Ga 

Howard Bros Keith's Boston 

Howard ft Harris Vaudeville Club London Eng 

Howards Dogs Orpbeum Sioux City la 

Howell George Miner's Americsns B R 

Hoyt Hsl M Girls of Moulin Rouge R R 

Hoyt ft McDonald Alrdome Jacksonville Fla 

Huegel ft Quinn 036 Rush Chlcsgo 

Hughes Musical Trio Orpheum Mobile Ala 

Hughes Mr ft Mrs Gene 601 W 180 N Y 

Hugbee Florence Fay Foster Co B B 

Hulbert ft De Long 2724 Gladys Av Chlcsgo 

Hunter Ethel 4029 Troost Kansas City 

Hurley Frsnk J Acsdemy Cumberland Md 

Hurst Mlnols Cardinal Basel Suisse Ger 

Hussey ft Lorraine 133 W 40 N Y 

Hutchinson Al E 210 E 14 N Y 

Hyatf Larry H 1612 W Lanvale Baltimore 

Hyde Rob ft Bertha Camp Best Clifton Me 

Hylands Three 28 Cherry Danbury Conn 

Hynde Bessie 018 Pearl Buffalo 



Imperial Sextette Irwin's Big Show B R 

Ingram Beatrice Proctor's Newark 

Ingrams Two 819% Story Boone Ia 

Ioleen Sisters 241 W 43 N Y C 

Ireland Fred Dainty Duchess B R 

Irwin Flo 217 W 40 N Y 

Irving Pearl Indian Lane Canton Mass 



Jackson Arthur P Spa Plttsfleld Mass Indef 

Jackson Alfred 80 E Tupper Buffalo 

Jackson Robert M Jersey Lilies B R 

Jacobs ft Sardel 1240 Frankllu Allegheny Pa 

James Alf P Jersey Llllles B K 

Jansen Cbas Bowery B R 

Jarrell Co 2115 Cleveland Av Chicago 

Jeannette Baby 430 Bklyn 

Jefferles Tom 40 Wyckoflf Bklyn 

Jcnnlcrs The National Steubenvllle O 

Jerge Aleene ft Hamilton 802 Mass Av Buffalo 

Jess John W Lid Lifters B R 

Jewell & Barlowe .'HMI2 Arlington Av St Louis 

Jopsy Lydl Oli You Woman B R 

Johnson Honey Dominion Winnipeg 

Johnson Bros ft Johnson ft'15 Royden Camden N J 

Johnson Sahlo Orpheum Budapest Indef 

Johnson Clarence Saddlcrswclls London Eng 

Johnson & Mercer 012 Joplln Mo 

Johnstons Muslnil Alhiimbra NYC 

Jolly Wild A Co Maryland Baltimore 

Jones Grants ft Jones 29. r ifl Dearborn Chicago 

Jones Maudo 471 Lenox Av N Y 

Jones ft Deely Broadway Camden N J 

Jones Johnnie 502 av N Y C 

Joins & Whitehead H.'{ Hoyden Newark N J 

Jones Bobble A Buncb of Kids Co 



m. STRASSMAN 

Attorney, 808 Broadway, New York. 
Theatrical Claims. Advloe Treat, 



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BAL FIBRE TRUNK would not Interest you, bat If your Idea of cbeepneas la to pay a fair price 
trunk that will wear longer and weigh lees then say other sad cost little or nothing te keep 
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Jorden Alice Reeves* Beauty Show B B 
Jordone Four Casino Wsshlngton 
Joy Alii© Bon Tom B B 
Julian ft Dyer Saratoga Htl Chicago 



Karrell 112 S At Chicago 

Kartello Bros Majestic Kalamaaoo Mich 

Kaafman ft Sawtelle Moulin Rouge B B 

Kaufman * KonUworth 2M E 85 Chicago 

Kaufman Bros Shea's Buffalo 

Keeley Bros MeHlnt IlanoTer Germany 

Keeley ft Parks 163 W 100 N Y 

Keene ft Adams Majestic Milwaukee 

Kelcey Sisters Majestic La Crosse Wis 

Kelley Mike J Frolicsome Lambs B B 

Keith Eugene Poll's Merlden Conn 

Keife Zena Majestic Ft Worth 

Kelso A Leigh ton 1540 B At Troy N Y 

Kelly Walter C Orpheum San Francisco 

Keeley Lillian Fsshion Plates B B 

MIGNONETTE KOKIN 

FEB. tl, KEITH'S, OLEVELABD. 

Keller Jessie Columbia Girls Co Br 

Kendall Cbas ft Maldle 123 Alfred Detroit 

Kenna Cbarles Orpbeum Oakland Cal 

Kennedy ft I;ee Princess Cleveland 

Kennedy Will J Behmaa 8how B R 

Kennedy Matt Sam Devere'a Show B B 

Kenton Dorothy Monte Carlo France Indef 

Kilties Band Alexandria Egypt 

Kiddera Bert ft Dorothy 1274 Clay San Francisco 

King ft Thompson Slaters Commercial Htl Chicago 

King Alice M Tiger Lilies B B 

King Margaret Behman Show B B 

King Violet Orpbeum Seattle 

King Bros 211 4 At Schenectady 

Klngsburys The 1538 Bway N Y 

King Bros 211 4 At Schenectady 

Kitamura Troupe Chase's Washington 

Klein George Hastings B B 

Klein Ott Bros ft Nicholson Rose Sydell B B 

Knight Bros ft Sawtelle Orpbeum Dourer 

Kolllna Stuart 8801 Bway N Y 

Koler Harry I Queen of Jardln de Parle B B 

Konera Bros Poll's Worcester 

Koppes The Star Ithaca N Y 

Kramer Bruno Trio 104 B 14 N Y 

Kraton John 8addlerswells London Bug 

Kratona The 418 Strand London Eng 

IV VAUDEVILLE. 

KRESKO aid FOX 



Prattling Pals. 



JAB. PLTTHKETT, Agent. 



Krnnsch Felix Miner's Americana B B 
Knhne Three White 1583 Michigan At Chicago 
Kurtla Busse A Dogs Keeney's New Britain Conn 
Knryllo Edward J Poate Beatante Warsaw Russia 



Lafayette Two Oshkoah Wla 

Laird Major Irwin's Big Show B B 

Lake A Steveson Bon Tons B B 

Lake John J Dainty Duchess Co B B 

Langdon Lucille Orpbeum Chattanooga Tenn 

Lanlgon Joe 103 So 51 Phlla 

Lancaster Mf A Mrs Tom New Castle Dal 

Lancaster, A Miller 546 Jones Oakland 

Lane A O'Donnell 28 Majestic Johnstown Pa 

Lane Eddie 805 B 73 N Y 

Lampe Otto W Joahna 81mpklns Co Indef 

Lang Agnes cars Geary Almora Moscow Sydney 

Langdona The 704 6 At Milwaukee 

LanglU Judson Big BeTiew B B 

Lansford Jeanne ReeTes* Beauty Show B B 

Lanalnga The 310 No Broadway Baltimore 

La Ante Girl 128 Alfred Detroit 

La Belle Troupe Dainty Duchess B B 

La Blanche A Baby La Blanche 781 8 Baltimore 

La Glair A West Keith's Boston 

La Dalles Four 128 2 Decatur Ind 

La Flenr Joe 57 Hanorer Proridence 

La Gusta 789 3 At N Y 

La Marr Harry William Tell Htl Boston 

La Mase Trio 274 Barbery Bklyn 

La Mont Janet Waah Soc Girls B B 

La Moines Musical 882 6 Baraboo Wla 

La Nolo Ed A Helen 1707 N 15 Phlla 

La Van Harry Frivolities of 1019 B B 

La Mera Paul 27 Monroe Albany 

La Petite Revue Bennett'a Ottawa Can 

La Raub A Scottle 162 Griffith Johnstown Pa 

La Rose Bros 107 B 81 N Y 

La Tell Bros Colonial Covington Ky 

La Tour Irene 78 Burnett Newark N J 

La Toska Phil 135 W 22 Loo Angelea 

La Van Harry Big Review B R 

La Vere Ethel Fashion Plates B R 

La Vera Dorothy Majestic Knoxville Tenn 

La Zar A La Zar Majestic Houston Tex 

Larellas Ploerts Hippo N Y Indef 

La Rose A Lagusta 789 2 Av N Y 

Larrlvee A Lee 82 Shutcr Montreal Can 

Larsen Riva Troupe Empire Edmonton Can 

Laveen A Cross Orpheutn San Francisco 

Lamb's Manikins 1209 Wilson Av Chicago 

Lavards Lillian 1209 Union Hackensack N J 

Lawson Chinese 6117 Madison Av Chicago 

Le Dent Frank 418 Strand London Eng 

Le Roy ft Adams 1812 Loesel Av Erie Pa 

Le Roy Chas 1806 N Gay Baltimore 

Le Clair Harry 245 W 134 N Y 

Lee Minnie Miner's Americans B R 

Lee Margaret Bon Tons B R 

Lee Sisters Tiger Lilies B R 

Lee Frnnk Cracker Jacks B R 

Leo Jolly 217 Pitney Av Atlantic City 

Lee J Our New Minister Co Indef 

Lee Frank Innocent Glrla B R 

Leahy De Rue Bros Minstrels 

Leigh Andrew Columbia B R 

Leonard Eddie Orpbeum 8t Paul 

Leonard ft Phillips Orpheum A lien town Pa 

Leonard ft I)rnk<> 1000 Park PI Bklyn 

Leonl Ruby Crocker Jacks B R 

Leons Two Orphenm Pcnsaeola Fla 

Lea Jundts SAC Salt Lake City 

Leslie Geo W Capital Helena Mont 

Leslie Bert Orpheum San Francisco 

Lealle Hatel Cherry Blossoms B R 



Leslie Mabel B Cherry Blossoms B B 
Lester A Kellett Majestic Milwaukee 
Lester Wa Brigadiers B B 
Levitt A Falls 413 Cedar Syraonse 
Lewis A Harr 141 W 16 N Y 

BERT LESLIE 



FEB. 10, OBPHXITM. BAB FBAJfOTBOO. 

Lewis Andy Mardl Grae Beauties B B 

Lewis Walter A Co Orpheum New Orleana 

Lewis Harry Imperial B B 

Lewis A Green Pat Whlte'a B R 

Lewis Lillie Knickerbocker B R 

Le Witt Aahmore A Co 112 B Av Chicago 

Linden May Florlne College Glrla B B 

Llndley A La Ponte 123 Live Oak San Antonio 

Lincoln Military Four 679 E 24 Peterson N J 

Linton Tom 1985 So Penn Denver 

Lliisner Harry Hastings B R 

Livingston A Co Murray Star A Garter B B 

Lingard A Walker National Steubenvllle O 

Lloyd Alice Orpbeum Denver 

Lloyd A Castano 104 W 61 N Y 

Lock wood Monroe Americana B B 

Logan Tim Knickerbocker B R 

LONG and COTTON 

"The Banker and the Thief," 

By Ullie Akerstro m. 

FEB. 80, MAJESTIC, DENVER. 

London's Four Star A Garter Chicago 

Long A Cotton Majestic Denver 

Loralne Oscar Orpbeum Atlanta Ga 

Lowe Musical 29 Bijou Winnipeg 

Lower F Edward Hastlnga B R 

Lucaa Jlmmle Orpheum Portland Or* 

Luce A Luce 926 N Bond Phlla 

LUTZ BROS. 



Luttlnger-Lucaa 686 Valeixia San Francisco 
Lynch-Haxel 355 Norwood Av Grand Raplda 
Lynn Roy Box 62 Jefferson City Tenn 



Macdonald Sisters 12 Bache San Francisco 

Msckey Jsmes F Jersey Lilies B R 

Msckey Frank Columbia B R 

Mack A Dugal Co Majestic Charleston. 8 

Mack Wilbur 28 K A P 6th Av N Y 

Macka Two Lady Buccaneera B R 

Macy Maud Hall 2518 E 26 Sbeepahead Bay N Y 

Maddox Richard Candy Kids Co 

Mahr Patsy Pat White's B R 

Mai— a Alice Irwin's Big Show B R 

Makarenko Troupe Hippodrome Cleveland 

Malcolm Emma A Peter Melrose Minn Indef 

Mangean Troupe 120 E 127 W 22 N Y 

Mankicbl Troupe Frolicsome Lambs B B 

Msnkin 28 Orpbeum Spokane Waah 

Mann A Franks Bijou Mason City 

Mann Sam Tiger Lilies B R 

Manne Joe Reeves' Beauty Show B B 

Manning Frank 855 Bedford Av Bklyn 

Manning Trio 70 Clancy Grand Baplda 

Mantells Malda 8418 8 Colby Av Everett Waah 

Mannen Edward Irwin 'a Big Show B B 

Mantilla Boalta Htl Normandle N Y 

Marcell A Lenett Bijou Decatur III 

Marke Dorothy So FaUiburg N Y 

Marke Dorothy Normandle Htl N Y 

Mardo A Hnnter Cosy Corner Girls B B 

Marie La Belle Cracker Jacka B B 

Marimba Band 824 W 14 N Y O 

Marine Comedy Trio 187 Hopklno Bklyn 

Marlon Miss Waah Soc Glrla B B 

Marlow Lou Cracker Jacka B B 

Marlowe Myers A Murrl Orpheum Tltuavllle Pa 

Mario Trio Empire Bklyn 

Marlon Dave Dreamland B B 

Marnello Marnlnts Hippo N Y Indef 

Marr A Brans Robinson Crusoe Glrla 

Marsh A Mlddleton 19 Dyer At Everett Mass 

Martel Lewlns Duo Lyceum London Eng Indef 

Martella A Apprll Broa 911 Eldrldge W OoiUnffs- 

wood N J 
Martell A Brigadiers B B 
Martell Masle 2083 Sutter San Francisco 
Martel] W Brigadiers B R 
Martha Mile Folly Oklahoma City 
Martin Dave A Percy Pantages' Portland Ore 
Martin Wm Fashion Plates B R 
Martlnette ft Sylvester Anderson Loulavllle 
Mason Mr ft Mrs Sidney 236 W 89 N Y 
Mattbewa ft Ashley 808 W 42 N Y 
Maussey Wm Oh You Woman B R 
Mason Norlne Miner's Americans B B 
Mayer Bros Avenue Girls B R 
Mayne Elizabeth H Lid Iiftera B R 
Mays Four Musical Hippodrome Charleston W Va 
Maxim's Model No 1 Majestic Ft Worth Tex 
McAvoy Harry Brigadiers B R 
McCahe Jack New Century Girls B R 
McCann Geraldine ft Co 706 Park Av Johnstown Pa 
McOarry & McGsrry Majestic Birmingham Ala 
McClaln Clyde 3321 Madison Av Pittsburg 
McConnell Sisters Orphenm Ogden Utah 
McCorraack ft Irving Empress Cincinnati 
McCune ft C.rant 636 Benton Pittsburg 
McDonald Michael Oh You Woman B R 
McDowell John ft Alice 627 6 Detroit 
McOee Jos B Al Fields' Minstrels 
McOarry ft Harris r»21 Palmer Toledo 
Mclnerney James Columbia B R 
McMahnn ft Chappelle American Boaton 
McRae Tom Kmplre B R 
McWaters ft Tyson 471 60 Bklyn 
Meier ft Mora Majestic Butte 
Melody Lane Girls Orphenm Butte Mont 
Melrose ft Ingram 929 Main Carey O 
Mendel 18 Adam Strand London 
Menetekel Orpbeum Cincinnati 
Merrlman Sisters Marathon Girls B R 
Merrick Tboe Imperial B R 
Merrlhew ft Raney Gaiety Port Arthur Can 
Merrill ft Otta Orpheum Harrlsburg Pa 
Merrill Bessie L Stubborn Cinderella Co 
Merrlman Sisters Marathon Glrla B R 



Merrltt Hal Majestic Milwaukee 
Methren Bisters 12 Culten Springtald 
Miles P W Dainty Duchess B B 
Mlddleton Gladys 4517 PralrU At Chicago 
MlUanl A Du Bote Palace Htl Chicago Indef 
Miller A Tempest Pat Whlte'a B B 
MUler Ford 26 Braxton Buffalo 
Miller A Mack 3641 Federal Phlla 
aflller A Princeton 88 Olney Providence 
Miller Helen Frolicsome Lambs B R 
MUler Frank Oh You Woman B B 
Millman Trio 28 Orphenm Butte Mont 
Mills Joe B Lady Buccaneera B B 
Mllmara The Griffin Toronto Can 
Minstrel Four Morning Noon A Night B B 

MLLE. MINAR 



Mints A Palmer 1805 N 7th Phlla 

Miskel Hunt A MUler 108 14 Cincinnati 

Mitchell Harry A Katheryne Orpheum Reading 

Moll Rudy Knickerbocker B R 

Montague Mona P O Box 207 Tuolumne Cal 

Montague Harry Fashion Platea B R 

Montambo A Bartelll Orpbeum Denver 

Montgomery Marshall 1858 E 14 Bklyn N Y 

Montgomery Frank A Co Lyric Jameetowa N Y 

Moran Pauline Orpheum Portland Ore 

Moore Eddie Imperial B R 

Moore Miss Brigadlera B R 

Moore Mabel V 15 Cbarlea Lynn Mass 

Morgan King A Thompson Sis 603 B 41 Chicago 

Morgan Lou Fashion Plates B R 

Mordaunt Hal A Co Del Prado Htl Chicago 

Morton Ed Maryland Baltimore 

Morton Paul Rathskeller JacksonvlUe Indef 

Morris A Morton 1806 St John's PI Bklyn 

Morris Mildred ACo260W85NYO 

Morris Edwin Reeves' Besuty Show B R 

Muellers Four Polyteama Habanero Havana Cuba 

Mulford Arthur D Kelth'a Boston 

MuUen A Corelll Broadway Camden N J 

Muller Maud 601 W 151 N Y 

Mulvey Ben L Bronx NYC 

Murray A Mack Anderson LoulsvlUe 

Murrsy Elisabeth M 8bea'a Toronto Can 

Murray BUI L Al Reeves' Beauty Show B B 

Murray A Alvln Great Alblni Co 

Musketeers Three Tiger Liliea B B 

My Fancy 12 Adam Strand London 

Myers A MacBryde 162 6 At Troy N Y 



National Four Jersey LUlee B B 

Nasarro Nat A Co 2101 Tracy Av Kansaa City 

Neff A Starr Hathaway'a Lowell 



Scored another hit in Philadelphia. 
JOHN CARRIE 

NEFF «d STARR 

Feb. 14— KEITH'S. PROVIDENCE. 
Feb. 81— HATHA WAY'S, LOWELL. 
Feb. tl SHEA'S, BUFFALO. 



Nelson J W Miss New York Jr B B 

Nelson Chester Americana B B 

Nelson Bert A 1942 N Humboldt Chicago 

Nelson John Dainty Duchess B B 

Nelson Frank Dainty Duchess B B 

Nelson Edwin L Oh Yon Woman B B 

Neunelle MUe Del Prado Htl Chicago 

Nevaroe Three Sbea'a Toronto 

Nevaroo Three Sbea'a Toronto Can 

Newell A Nlblo Majestic La Crosse Wis 

New Planopb tends Maryland Baltimore 

Newman Harry Main Peoria 111 

Nlblo Victor Schumann Berlin Ger 

Nicholas Nelson A Nlcholaa Palace Shrere p ort La 

Nicholas Jsmes Big Bevlew B B 



NIXON 


THE MAGICAL 8EXSATI0E. 


Permanent addreaa, BEVEBXY ABBTB, 


•181 Beverly Road, Brooklyn, B. T. 



Nobel A Brooks Vanity Fair B B 

Nolan Tom Empire B R 

Nolan Fred Columbia B R 

Nonette 154 Henry Bklyn 

Noss Bertha 172 W 77 N Y 

Norton Porter 6342 Klmbark At Chicago 

Norton Ned Fads A Follies B R 

Norwalk Eddie 695 Prospect At Bronx N Y 



O'Brien J Miss New York Jr B R 
Odell A Klnley 257 W 69 N Y 



Mr. and Mrs. W.W. O'BRIEN 

•Oth Century Comedy Couple, 
SULLIVAN A OO HBEDEhTE OTROOTT. 

Odell A G 11 more 114R Monroe Chicago 

Odmont Mltzl Majestic Washington 

Oebrleln Joseph Columbia B R 

Okabe Family 29 Charing Cross Rd London 

Olmstead Jessie Columbia B R 

Onlaw Gns 418 Strand London 

O'Day Billy Behman 8bow B R 

O'Nell Tommy Pat Whlte'a B R 

O'Nell Jas Empire B R 

O'Neill Ray B 828 23 At Milwaukee 

O'Neill Trio H Lewlston Pa 

O'Neill Harry Empire B R 

O'Neill A Regenery 592 Warren Bridgeport 

Opp Joe Kentucky "Belles B R 

Orbassny Irma Majestic La Crosse Wis 

Orden Kitty Irwin's Big Show B B 

Orletta May Miss New York Jr B B 



Orr Chas F Cert Chicago Indef 
Orfh A Fern PoU's Wilkes- Barre 
Oswald Wm Miss New Jfork Jr B B 
Owen Dorothy Mao 8647 90 Chicago 



Palme Esther MUe 121 B 46 Chicago 
Pnntser Willy Orpbeum Loe Angelea Cal 
Pantser Jewell J Orpbeum Loe Angelea Cal 
Paradls Billy C N 1 Htl L'Assomptlon P Q. 
Parehley 24 B 41 N Y 
Parrls Jr Geo W O H Richmond Ky 
Pasco Dick Ellis Nowlln Circus 
Pastor A Merle Hartford Htl Chicago 
Peterson Al Tiger Lilies B R 
■salt A Ryholda 359 County New Bedford 
inline Dansvllle N Y 

lulinetU ft PI quo 4324 Wain Frankford Pa 
jarT'Kgjtoerlne wine Woman ft Song B B> 
Rear! Violet Wine Woman ft Song B B 
Pearson ft Garfield 25 W 65 N Y 
Pederson Bros 635 Greenbusb Milwsukee 
Personl ft Halllday Majestic Seattle Waah 
Pealson Gilbert Cracker Jacks B R 
Pallnettl ft Plquo 4324 Walnut Phlla 
Pealson Goldle ft Lee Cracker Jacka B R 
Pelots The 101 Westminster Av Atlantic City 
Pearce Sisters Three 725 Lane Seattle 
Peres Six Hippo N Y Indef 
Perry Prank L 747 Buchanan Minneapolis 
Peter the Great 422 BloomOeld Av Hoboken N J 
Phillips Joe Queen of Jardln de Parte B B 
Phllllpa Mondane 253 W 44 N Y 
Phillips Harry Fashion Platea R R 
Phillips 8amuel 316 Classon Av Brooklyn 



f> 



PAULINE 

THE SCIEITIFIC SEISaTIOI 

Flaying Paatagea' Olroult. 



Pierce ft Malxee Irwins Big Show B B 
Pierce Frank Irwin's Big Show B B 
Piccolo Mldgeta 418 Strand W London 
Pike Lester Mardl Graa Beauties B B 
Pike ft Calame Pantages' St Joe Mo 
Plroecoffla FsmUy Cracker Jacka R R 
Plaano Yen Washington Boston 
Plsano Fred A 86 West Gloversvllle N Y 
Plnnkett ft Bitter 19 BlUerca Boaton 
Pollard Gene Columbia Girl B R 
Potter ft Harrla Lyric Terre Haute Ind 
Potta Broa ft Co Poll's Merlden Conn 
Powell Eddie 2314 Chelsea Kanaaa City Mo 
Powers Elephants 745 Forrest Av Bronx N Y 
Powers John ft Jessie 8tar ft Garter B B 
Powers Mae Reeves' Beauty Show B B 
Pricee Jolly 1629 Arch Philadelphia 
Primrose ft Polhoff Avenue Girls B B 
Primrose Quartette Van Buren Htl Chicago 
Prince Harry Knickerbocker B R 
Proctor Sisters 1112 Halsey Bklyn 
Pryor Kste Jersey Lilies B R 
Pocks Two The 166 E 80 N Y C 
Purvis Jimmy New Century Girls B R 



"QUEEN MAB" 

And a H. WEDP BUDGET ACT. 
Feb. 14, Orpheum, Beading; II, Shubert, TJtloa. 



Qnlgg A Nlckerson Frolicsome Lambs B B 
Qulnn Mettle 686 Bush Chlcsgo 



Rslmnnd A Good 8444 Elaine PI Chicago 
Rainbow Slstera Amuau JacksonvlUe Fla 
Ralande A Ralande Box 290 Cumberland Md 
Ranney Adele Sam Devere Show B B 
Ranf Claude 112 5 Av Chicago 
Ransley Mabel Orpbeum Omaha 
Raatua A Ranka Lyric Liverpool Eng 
Ratellea The 687 Petonmeux Montreal 
Ray A Nice Poll'a Worcester Maaa 
Raymond Mona Avenue Glrla B B 
Raymond UUlan Knickerbocker B B 

THE RACHETTS 

m bob rnzsnocovs nr evehtbg dbbbi 

Direction, PAT CABBY. 



M 



Raymond Ruby A Co Majestic Johnstown Pa 

Raymond Clara Imperial B R 

Raymond Alice Olympla Liverpool Eng 

Rawson Guy Bon Tons B R 

Readings Four 29 Orpheum' Salt Lake 

Ready G Ellis Nowlln Circus 

Reded A Hadley Tiger Lilies B R 

Bedford ft Winchester Hatha way's Lynn Man 

Redway Tom 141 Inspector Montreal 

Redwood ft Gordon 167 Dearborn Chicago 

Reed Bros Orpheum San Francisco 

Reed Cbas E Tiger Liliea B R 

Reed ft Earl Iris Wigwam Prescot Arts 

Reld Pearl Columbia B B 

Reid Jack Clark's Runsway Glrla B R 

Relff Clayton ft Relff New Sun Springfield O 

Rellly Lillian Irwin's Big Show B R 

Reeves Billy Follies of 1909 

Reeves Al Reeves' Beauty Show B R 

Reffkin Joe Star Muncle Ind 

Regal Trio 116 W Wash PI N Y 

Relnflclds Minstrels Orsnd Raleigh N O 

Remington Mayme Htl Gerard N Y 

Renalle The 2064 Sutter Ban Francisco 

Renohsw Bert 787 Aldlne Av Chicago 

Reynolda Abe Miss New York Jr R B 

Bhoades ft Engel 228a Cbauncey Bklyn N Y 

Rlanoa Four Freeport L I 

Rice ft Cady Star ft Garter B R 

Rice Frank ft True 706 So 48 Av Chicago 

Rich ft Howard 482 E 9 N Y O 

Rich ft Rich 211 W a N Y 

Richard Bros 917 Bway N Y 



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VARIETY 



23 



Richards * Co William Shea's Toronto Can 
Ricbarda Sadie Moulin Rouge B R 
Rlchardsona Three Majestic Houston Tex 

4-RIANOS-4 

FEB. 14, OBPHETJM, BROOKLYN. 

Biggs Cbarlie Bon Tons B R 
Ring A Williams 1036 Bwsy NYC 
Ring ft Bell Metropolitan Minstrels Indef 
Rio Al O Orpbeum San Francisco 
Ritchie Gertie 213 Grey Buffalo 
Bitter ft Foster Hippodrome Oldham Eng 




Rlpon Alf 545 B NY 

Robbins Billy C Reeves' Beauty Show B B 

Roberts ft Little Vaudeville Vlncennes Ind 

Roberts Edna Irwin's Big Show B R 

Robinson Thomas Irwin's Big Show B R 

Robinsons The 001 Hawthorne At Minneapolis 

Roblsch ft Childress 050 No Clark Chicago 

Rocamora Suzanne Htl Bayard N Y 

Rock ft Rol 1610 Indiana Av Chicago 

Roelker Edward Dainty Duchess B R 

Roof Jack ft Clara 705 Green Pblla 

Rosalres The Polyteama Havana Cuba 

Rosey C W 1321 So Wichita Kan 

Rose Clarina 6025 47 Bklyn 

Rose ft Ellis Empire B R 

Rose Fred Bon Tons B R 

Rose Leo Empire B R 

Rose Ben Columbia B R 

Rosenthal Bros 151 Chaplain Rochester N Y 

Ross T B Irwln'a Gibson Girls B R 

Ross & Lewis Empire Sheffield Eng 

Ross Frank Waldron's Trocadero B R 

Rowland Jlmmie Knickerbocker B R 

Royden Virginia Mardl Gras Beauties B B 

Russell Mabel Orpbeum St Panl 

Russell James Irwin's Big Show B R 

Bussell-Noss Bertha 172 W 77 N Y 

Butheford Jim ft Co 214 No Second Saginaw Mich 

Butledge ft Pickering Garrlck Flint Mich 

THOS. J. 

RYANRICHFIELD GO. 

FEB. 21, POLLS, 8CRANT0N. 

Ryan Richfield Co Poll's Scranton 
Ryno ft Emerson 161 W 74 N Y 
Ryno Jack Empire B R 



Salmo Juno Empire Stockport Eng 
Sampson ft Douglas Pantages Seattle Indef 
Sanders ft La Mar 1327 & At N Y 
Sanderson Oo 080 Salem Maiden Mass 
Sanford Jere Majestic Grand Rapids Mich 
Sanford ft Darlington 3060 PengroTe Pblla 
Scan Ion W J 182 17 Detroit 
Scanlon George College Girls B B 
Scarlet ft Scarlet 013 Longwood At N Y 
Schilling Wm 1000 B Lawrence Baltimore 
Sclntella New Sun Springfield O 
Scott ft Yost 40 Mornlngside At N Y 
Seymour Sisters 2425 N Napa Phils 
Shannon Lavlnla Orpheum Mobile Ala 
Shedman's Dogs Dumont N J 
Sheldon Viola Hastings B R 
Shepsrd ft Co Jsmes O 1604 Msdlson At N Y 



WALTER 



LIZZIE 



SCHRODE and MULVEY 

FEB. 21, ANN ARBOR, MICH. 
Personal direction of Mr. Pat Casey mad Miss 

Jenie Jacobs. 

Sherlock ft Van Dalle 614 W 185 N Y 

Sherlock ft Holmes 1685 Ellis Ssn Francisco 

Sherman ft De Forest Varieties Terre Haute Ind 

Shrode ft Mulvey Majestic Ann Arbor Mich 

Shubert Musical Four Bowery B B 

SIddons ft Earle 2515 So Adler Pblla 

Sldello Tom ft Co 4313 Wentworth At Chicago 

Sldlni Columbus Ga 

Sidman Sam Oh You Woman B B 

8iegrlst Troupe Winter Circus Chattanooga 

Slmms Willard ft Co Sbea'a Buffalo 

Slater ft Finch 10 N 8 Vlncennes Ind 

Smith ft Brown 1824 St John At Toledo 

Smith Allen 1243 Jefferson At Brooklyn 

Smith Bill Hastings B B 

Smith Larry Wash Soc Girls B R 

Snow Ray Majestic Butte 

Snowden Marie Gem Lancaster O 

Snyder ft Buckley Plaza NYC 

Somers ft Storke Elks Club Duluth Minn 

Sonera t Bros 22 Greenwood At Detroit 

Spauldlng ft Dupree Box 285 Osslnlng N Y 

Spencer Billy Tiger Lilies B B 

Splssell Bros ft Co Hippodrome Cleveland 

Sprague & McNeece 632 No 10 Pblla 

Springer ft Church 06 4 Plttsfleld Mass 

St Clnlr Minnie 140 So 11 Pblla 

St Elmo Leo 2064 Sutter San Francisco 

St Onges Fred ft Co 4 is Strand W London Eng 

Stadium Trio Great 211 E 14 N Y 

Stafford ft Co Frank Orphenm Bklyn 

Stnfford ft Stone 624 W 130 N Y 

Stsgpoolrs The Four Orphenm Rockford 111 

Stsnley Vincent F Oh You Woman B R 

Stedman Al ft Fannie 686 Slztb So Boston Man 

Steger Bessie 1534 Bway NYC 

Stelnert Thomas Trio 531 Lenox At N Y 

Stephens Panl 823 W 28 N Y 

Sterns Al 163 W 24 N Y O 

Stewart Hsrry Marks Wash Soc Girls B R 

8tewsrt Howard Knickerbocker B R 



Stevens Lillian Sam Devere's B B 

Stevens George Dainty Duchess B B 

Stevens Paul 828 W 28 N Y 

Stickney'a Dogs Majestic Seattle Wash 

Stlppa Musical Chattanooga Tenn 

Stubblefleld Trio 5808 Maple At St Louis 

Stutsman ft May 610 Wash Willlamsport Pn 

Summers Allen 1056 Division Chicago 

Sunbeams Three Avenue Girla B B • 

Surazal ft Razall Majestic Ft Worth Tex 

Susanna Princess Majestic Sioux Falls 8 D 

Swain ft Ostman Bijou Dubuque, la 

Swan ft Bambard Golden Crooks B R 

Swat Mllligan Columbia St Louis 

Sweeney ft Rooney 1434 Sumner At Scranton Pa 

Sytx ft Sytz 140 So Front Phi la 



Tangley Pearl O H Columbus O 
Taylor Carey E Casino Louisville Indef 
Taylor Mae 2308 S 12 Pblla 
Taylor Fred Brigadiers B B 
Temple ft O'Brien 16 W Duluth Minn 
Temple Quartet Colonial Norfolk 
Temple Quartet Colonial Norfolk Va 
Tempest Sunshine Trio Haymarket Chicago 
Terrlll Frank ft Fred 16 W 2 Duluth Minn 
Those Three 223 Scott San Francisco 
Thaleros Hippo N Y Indef 
Thatcher Fanny Dainty Duchess B R 

TAMBO -dJAMBO 

Double Tambourine Spinners 
MORRIS CIRCUIT. 

Thurston Nellie Irwin's Big Show B B 

Thurston Great Bijou Milwaukee 

Thompson Amy Wash Soc Girla B B 

Thompson Ray Mrs Hippo N Y Indef 

Thomson Harry 112 Covert Bklyn 

Thomson Harvey 112 Covert Bklyn 

Thorndyke Lillian 246 W 38 N Y 

Thornton Geo A 305 Broome N Y 

Thome Mr and Mrs Harry 288 St Nicholas At N Y 

Thurston George Imperial B R 

Tlffney Dugan Cracker Jacks B R 

Tinker G L 776 8 At N Y 



TORCAT 

™> FLOR D'ALIZA 

PLAYING PANTAGES' CIRCUIT. 



Torcat ft Flor D'Aliza Chutes San Francisco 
Torleys The Majestic Harrlsburg 
Tops Topsy ft Tops Bronx NYC 
Toubey Trabnel A Ellis Nowlln Circus 
Trsvers Belle 210 N Franklin Pblla 
Travers Pbll Orpheum San Francisco 
Tremalnes Musical Orpbeum Tampa Fla 
Tucker Tillle Matinee Girl Co Indef 
Tunis Fay Soul Kiss Co 
Turner's Musical Gem Washington O 
Tuscabo Bros Majestic Montgomery 
Tut tie ft May 3837 W Huron Chicago 
Tweed ley John 242 W 43 N Y 
Twentieth Century Co Sbuberts' Utlca 
Tydeman ft Dooley Theatre Oneonta N Y 



Ullne ft Rose Psntsges Seattle Indef 

Usher Claude ft Fannie Orpbeum Los Angeles 



Valdare ft Varno Orpheum Honolulu 

Valdare Bessie 208 W 05 N Y 

Valetta ft Lamson 1320 St Claire At Clereland 

Van Chas ft Fanny Poll's Worcester Mass 

Vsn Osten Eva Fashion Plates B B 

Von Serley Sisters 436 E 138 N Y 

Verde 270 W 88 N Y 

Variety Comedy Trio 1515 Barth At Indianapolis 

Vassar ft Arken 324 Christopher Bklyn 

Vasco 41a Acre Lane London Eng 

CHAS. I FANNIE VAN 

Assisted by CHAS. T. LEWIS, 

"A CASE OF EMERGENCY." 

FEB. 21, POLI'S, WORCESTER, 

Vass Victor V 25 Hasklns Providence 

Vedder Llllle Cracker Jacks R R 

Venetian Four Bijou Bay City Mich 

Veronica ft Hurl Falls Orpheum Des Moines la 

Vlctorlne Myrtle 1534 Bway N Y 

Vloletta Jolly 41 Letpzlgerstr Berlin Ger 

Virginia Florence Knickerbocker B R 

Vivians Two K ft P 6th At N Y 

Viola ft Bro Otto Star Charlotte N C 

Voelker Mr ft Mrs Frederic 28 Orpbeum 8alt Lake 

W 

Wagner Emma Pat White's B R 

Ward Klare ft Ward Poll's Bridgeport 

Ward Billy 100 Myrtle At Bklyn 

Ward Dorothy Miner's Americans B R 

Ward ft Harrington 418 Strand London Eng 

Waldren May Avenue Girls B B 

Wallace's Jack Cockatoos c/o Parker Ablllne Kan 

Walbelser Walter 1018 So J Bedford Ind 

Walker Nella 28 K ft P 5th Ave N Y 

Walker Musical 1524 Brookslde Indianapolis 

Walmsley Frank Empire B R 

Walsh Harry Hastings B R 

Walsh Lynch ft Co Orpheum Kansas City 

Wslzer Twins 654 S Main Akron O 

Ward Marty S Tiger Lilies B B 

Wsrren Bob 1308 So Carlisle Phils 

Watermelon Trust Sam Devere's Show B R 

Waters Tom Bijou Bsy City Mich 

Wstklns William Big Review Co B B 

Watson Sammy 838 St Pauls At Jersey City 

Watson Kitty Irwin's Big Show B B 

Watson ft Little Keith's Boston 



Watson Fanny Irwln'a Big Show B R 
Watson Billy W Girls from Happyland B B 
Wayne Ethel M Mansanlllo Cuba 

WALSH, LYNCH .- CO. 

Presenting "HTJCXIN'S RUN." 
FEB. 81, ORPHEUM, KANSAS CITY. 

Direction, FAT CASEY. 

Weaver Frank ft Co 1706 N Baltimore 

Webb Funny Ellis Nowlln Circus 

Webb Harry L Bennett's Ottawa Can 

Welch James A ft Co 248 Fulton Buffalo 

Welch Lew ft Co Majestic La Crosse Wis 

Wells R C 10 Warren Tottenham Ct Road London 

Wells Maxlne Grand Baker City Idaho 

Wells Lew 213 Shawm ut At Grand Raplda 

Wentworth Vesta ft Teddy Temple Rochester 

Werden W L Majestic La Crosse Wla 

Weston ft Watson 141 W 116 N Y 

Weston Willie College Girls B R 

West Jno A ft Co 50 W 66 Chicago 

Whitman Bros Los Angeles Los Angeles 

Whitman Frank Majestic Butte 

White Cora Empire B R 

White James Rose Hill Folly B R 

White Harry 1003 Ashland At Baltimore Md 

White ft Simmons Columbia Cincinnati 

Whitehead & Grlerson Mission Salt Lake 

Whiteside Ethel Varieties Terre Haute Ind 

Whitney Tillle 36 Kane Buffalo 

Wilcox ft Gilmore Bowdoln Sq Boston 

Wilder Marshall P Alhambra NYC 

ERLAU MARIE 

WILCOX and GILMORE 

WORKING. 

Wilson Geo S ft C Denver 

Willard ft Bond Auditorium Lynn Mass 

Williams ft De Croteau 1 Asbton Sq Lynn Mass 

Williams Ed ft Florence 04 W 103 N Y 

Williams Lew 1534 Bway N Y 

Williams ft Segal Bohemian B B 

Williams ft Melburn Princess Iris Co Indef 

Williams ft Weston Serenaders B B 

Williams ft Gilbert Wilson Chicago 

Williams ft Sterling Commercial Htl Chicago 

Williams Mollie Behman Show B B 

Williams Erma Mardl Gras Beauties B B 

Williams Helen Frivolities of 1010 B B 

Williams Gladys Big Review Co B R 

Willis Tom Bon Tons B R 

Wills May Orpheum Omaha 

Wills Nat 301 W 06 N Y O 

Wilson Bros Shea's Buffalo 

Wilson Frank 1676 W 23 Los Angeles 

Wilson Jesse Irwin's Big Show B B 

Wilson ft Pinkney 207 W 16 Kansas City 

JOHN W. WORLD 

AND 

MIINDELL KINGSTON 

WEEK FEB. 81, LYRIC, DAYTON. 

Wilson Msy Fashion Plates B B 

Wilton Joe ft Co 1120 Porter Phila 

Wlncbeater Ed Washington Spokane 

Winkler Kress Trio 252 W 38 N Y 

Winters Comedy Four 700 E 156 N Y C 

Wltbrow ft GloTer 228 W 44 N Y C 

Wlxon ft Kelly 80 Tecumseh Providence 

Wolfe Walter Bon Tone B B 

Woodhull Harry Lid Lifters B R 

Woodman Harry Ell la Nowlln Circus 

Woods ft Woods Trio Continents! Htl Chicago 

Wood Bros Temple Detroit 

Wood W 8 Bon Tons B R 

Wooley Mark Knickerbocker B B 

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Bowery Burlesquers Music BaB N Y 88 Westmin- 
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Brigadiers Century Kansas City 88 Standard St 
Louis 

Broadway Gaiety Girls 21-23 Gayety Scranton 24- 
26 Lucerne Wllkes-Barre 28-2 Folly Pstersoo 
3-5 Bon Ton Jersey City 

Century Girls Star St Paul 28-2 Empire Dea Motes* 
8-5 Lyceum St Joe 

Cherry Blossoms Empire Bklyn 28 Bowery N Y 

College Girls Murray Hill N Y 28 Gayety Pblla 

Columbia Burlesquers Casino Pblla 28 Waldman'a 
Newark 

Cosy Corner Girls Trocadero Pblla 28-2 Gayety 
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Dreamlands Empire Indianapolis 28 Buckingham 
Louisville 

Ducklings Casino Bklyn 28 Empire Bklyn 

Empire Burlesquers Star Toronto 28 Lafayette 
Buffalo 

Fads ft Follies Star Bklyn 28 Gayety Bklyn 

Fashion Plates Royal Montreal 28 Star Toronto 

Fay Foster L O 28 Star Cleveland 7 Academy 
Pittsburg 

Follies of the Day Star Milwaukee 28 Dewey 
Minneapolis 

Follies of New York ft Paris Gsyety Baltimore 28 
Gayety Washington 

Frolicsome Lambs Buckingham Louisville 28 Peo- 
ple's Cincinnati 

Ginger (tirls Gayety Washington 28-2 Apollo 
Wheeling 3-5 L O 

Girls from Happyland Star ft Garter Chicago 28 
Standard Cincinnati 

Golden Crooks 21-23 Empire Albany 24-28 Mo- 
hawk Schenectady 28 Olympic N Y 

Hastings Show Gayety Louisville 28 Gayety St 
Louis 

Irwin's Big Show Metropolis N Y 28 Csslno Phila 

Jolly Girls L O 28 Bijou Pblla 

Irwin's Gibson Girls Gayety Bklyn 28 Metropolis 
N Y 

Irwin's Majesties Gsyety Pblla 28 Gayety Balto 

Imperials Lafayette Buffalo 28 Avenue Detroit 

Jardln de Paris Standard St Louis 28 Empire In- 
dianapolis ' 

Jersey Lilies Alhambra Chicago 28 Boson's Chicago 

Kentucky Belles Empire Chicago 28 Star Mil- 
waukee 

Knickerbockers Empire CleTelsnd 28-2 L 8-5 
Apollo Wheeling 

Lid Lifters Olympic N Y 28 Star Bklyn 

Lady Buccaneers 21-23 Lyceum Troy 24-28 Gayety 
Albany 28 Royal Montreal 

Marathon Girls Gayety Kansas City 28 Gayety 
Omaha 

Mardi Gras Beauties Casino Boston 28-8 Gilmore 
Springfield 8-6 Empire Holyoke 

Masqueraders Gayety Toronto 28 Corinthian Roch- 
ester 

Merry Whirl Gayety Minneapolis 28 Gayety Mil- 
waukee 

Merry Maidens Dewey Minneapolis 28 Star St Paul 

Miss New York Jr Monumental Baltimore 28 Tro- 
cadero Phila 

Morning Noon ft Night Bowery N Y 28 Empire 
Newark 

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dero Phila 

Parisian Wldowa Gayety 8t Louie 28 Gayety 
Kansas City 

Pat White's Gaiety Girls Lyceum Washington 28 
Monumental Baltimore 

Queen Jardln de Paris 21-23 Apollo Wheeling 24- 
26 L O 28 Empire Toledo 

Rents-Santley Gayety Detroit 28 Star ft Garter 
Chicago 

Rialto Rounders Gayety Milwaukee 28 Alhambra 
Chicago 

Rice ft Barton Garden Buffalo 28 Gayety Toronto 

Robinson Crusoe Girls Standard Cincinnati 88 
Gayety Louisville 

Rose Hill Corinthian Rochester 28-2 Mohawk Sche- 
nectady 8-6 Empire Albany 

Rose Sydell 21-23 Gilmore Springfield 84-98 Bfca- 
pire Holyoke 28 Murray Hill N Y 

Runaway Girla Gayety Plttaburg 28 Garden Buffalo 

Sam Devere 21-23 Luserne Wllkes-Barre 24-28 
Gayety Scranton 28-2 Gayety Albany 8-5 Lyceum 
Troy 

Sam T. Jack's People's Cincinnati 28 Empire Chi- 
cago 
Scribner's Ob You Womsn Columbia N Y 88-2 
Empire Albany 8-5 Mohawk Schenectady 
Serenaders Empire Toledo 28 Gayety Detroit 
Star ft Garter Gayety Omaha 28 Gayety Minne- 
apolis 
Star Show Girls Howsrd Boston 28 Columbis Boa- 
ton 
Tiger Lilies Academy Pittsburg 28 Lyceum Wash- 
ington 
Town Talk 21-23 Gayety Albany 24-28 Lyceum 
Troy 28-2 Bon Ton Jersey City 8-5 Folly Pat- 
erson 
Trocaderos Enson's Chicago 28 Empire Clereland 
Umpire Show Columbia Boston 28-2 Lyceum Troy 

8-5 Gayety Albany 
Vanity Fair Gayety Hoboken 28 Music Hsll N Y 
Washington Society Girls 21-23 Folly Peterson 24- 

26 Bon Ton Jersey City 28 Howsrd Boston 
Watson's Burlesqucra 8th Ave N Y 28 Caelao 

Bklyn 
Wine Woman ft Song Folly Chicago 28 L O 7 

Star Cleveland 
Yankee Doodle Girls 21-23 Bon Ton Jersey City 
24 20 Folly Paterson 28 8th At N Y 



Al Reeves Beauty Show 21-23 L O 24-26 Apollo 
Wheeling 28 Gayety Pittsburg 

Americans Avenue Detroit 28 Folly Chicago 

Avenue Girls 21-23 Empire Des Molnea 24-26 Ly- 
ceum St Joe 28 Century Kansaa City 

Behman Show 21-23 Mohawk Schenectady 24-26 
Empire Albany 28 Gayety Boston 

Big Review Bijou Phils 28-2 Luzerne Wilkes- 
Barre 3-5 Gayety Scranton 

Bohemians Star Cleveland 28 Academy Pittsburg 

Bon Tons Westminster Providence 28 Csslno Boston 



ITanson and Miller, the "sister" team, 
have been placed for fifteen weeks of the 
Wostorn Vaudeville Association time 
around Chicago by Charles E. Bray, 
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Melrose and Kennedy, the comedy acro- 
bats, start their United tour Monday at 
Chase's, Washington, with Patsy Casey as 
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AMERICAN (Elmer Rogers, mgr.; agent, Will- 
iam Morris). — Another good show behind the head- 
lines thla week, and aa usual the answer la good 
business. Bennington Brothers started the even- 
ing's performance off nicely with one of the best 
strong acta ever offered at the Morris house. 
Katbryn Mlley waa on too early, but went big 
nevertheleaa. Her finish "Has Anyone Here Seen 
Kelly?" Is s live one, but the audience didn't 
seem to cere shout Kelly, end the song flopped. 
Gertrude Desn, Forbes and Co. presented "A Wild 
Rose." Mlsa Forbes Is better than ever, and Is 
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good in any kind of a costume. The sketch still 
holds' Its high position, and the audience Indorsed 
It as a "pippin." Frank Dekum baa joined ths 
cast since last reviewed here, and while able to 
hold down the part nicely, la not as well up In 
it as was Arthur Forbes. George Alexander la 
aa good as ever, and the finish Is reached nicely 
and weU worked. "A Wild Rose" la aa fresh aa 
It was when first produced, and will go along for 
some time before It will commence to wither. 
Billy K. Wells la one Hebrew comedian, different 
from his brother crepe hair artists. Wells msds 
one of the big hits with his monolog, and he 
didn't have the best audience In the world to talk 
to, either. "Ma Gosse" held over for the second 
week, going big, in spite of the suggestlveness, 
which doesn't seem to bother the vaudeville- 
goers. If anyone ever pulled hla performance In 
burly-que the "cops" would nominate him as s 
candidate for the gallows. Mile. Edna Mollon, 
who does the dance (and who baa the blackeat 
type on the program), worked for the flrat Urns 
in three days. One of the troupe made an an- 
nouncement to this effect In front of the curtain 
before the set went on. Mile. Mollon deserves s 
medal for her effort, for It waa plain to see she 
worked In agony aU through and came within 
an ace of unconsciousness dnrlng the dance. 
The audience realised thla, and accorded her s 
reception for her plnck. One of the funniest 
things about thla act la an article on the pro- 
gram which aaya "During the action of the play- 
let will be Introduced La Danse Noire." New 
name for "the Passionate Rag," perhaps. After 
intermission John Ford assisted by a clever piano 
player, offered a few songs accompanied by s 
nest eccentric dance which saved the day. "The 
Operator" made one big hit with the bouse, and 
held them In tow right to the finish. The whistle 
blew one second before the gun waa due to go off. 
If that whistle ever falls to work! Hall and 
Earl closed the show with a novelty acrobatic act 
that will rank with the best. One piece of busi- 
ness sbonld be discarded. That is the tearing 
of cloth by one, the other thinking his trousers 
have ripped. That was funny— once. Nellie Mc- 
Coy (New Acts). O'CONNOR. 

MAJESTIC (Lyman B. drover, mgr.; agent, 
Orpheum Circuit).— Fanny Ward, supported by 
an exceptional clever company, presenting "Van 
Allen's Wife," tops the bill at the Majestic thla 
week. After Mlsa Ward had taken her fifth 
curtain call the audience allowed that little lump 
to Hllp back down their throats and recovered 
from the trance. Tho playlet Is remindful of 
"Madam X," still the plot Is far different, but 
both have the tendency to send that unpleasant 
sickening feeling over one. rather hard to shake 
off, even after the curtain has descended. Mlsa 
Ward baa a clever man supporting her In John 
Dean, and between them both they put "Van 
Allen's Wife" in the society of headline acta. 
It took Julius Tannen to spring the audience 
back to life and Bend them home with a smile. 
Tannen was the only one on the bill who could 
possibly follow Miss Ward and get away with It 
He not only passed but landed the laughing hit 
of the afternoon with his talk. Tom Edwards 
failed to appear for some reason or other, but 
General Ed Lavlne accomplished the emergency 
stunt. Lavlne's work with a hat and a cigar Is 
so superior to the general routine shown by Jug- 
glers that it would be foolish to compare them. 
The Meredith Sisters, with some pretty costumes 
and special scenery, scored heavily. Although 
their closing number had been offered by an- 
other act on earlier, it did not affect them a bit, 
and the girls finished strong. Cunningham and 
Marlon offered a neat and rather original routine 
of acrobatic work in "one" that looked good to 
the crowd, and they were well applauded. Bose- 
man Bulger's comedy act, "Swat Mllllgan," 
should have been on the bill a few weeks ago, 
when the management ran a show composed 
mostly of baseball acta. "Swat" made a big hit 
Monday afternoon with thoae who understood 
baseball and the slang that cornea from the game. 
VIena Bolton and Johnnie Gorman work well to- 
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Letter and Kellett pot over a bit of burlesque 
drama that sounded good and landed lta full 
ahare of laughs. The team work bard and tbla 
fact, together with a first-class routine of comedy, 
aucceeded In doing tbe expected- Herr J. Rubins, 
recently reviewed at tbe Haymarket, passed 
nicely with his landscape painting. Vlttorlo and 
Georgette closed with a novelty wblcb consisted 
of some band-walking, dancing jon tbe bands, and 
a boxing match that went well. Murray Bennett 
should have been down a little lower on the bill 
to be properly reviewed. Fred Rowan opened tbe 
afternoon performance wltb a comedy ladder act. 

O'CONNOR. 

STAR AND GARTER (Wm. Beebe, mgr.).— 
Charlie Robinson la one of tbe men In burlesque 
you can depend on for a good abow. Charlie bad 
his glaaaea on when be selected his chorus, for 
be baa a bunch of tbe liveliest, slnglest and 
classiest girls In burlesque — with exceptions. And 
be didn't stray far from tbe path of wisdom 
when be signed his principals. Another noticeable 
thing about Robinson's "Crusoe Girls" la that 
while only sixteen girls are on tbe stage, tbe 
numbers are put on to make them look like forty. 
Tbe costuming was taken care of by someone 
who knew a thing or two about It. Although tbe 
"Crusoe Girls" Is not plotless, the main object 
la comedy. This show baa all of that. Wltb 
Robinson on tbe job tbe laugba come faat. He 
has a comedian working with blm who is a hun- 
dred per cent, better than one-half the leading 
men In tbla branch of tbe business, not to men- 
tion tbe rest of tbe cast. Harry Devlne Is tbe 
man; "Dutch" Is his specialty. Devlne works 
right up to Robinson throughout the show, but it 
was In tbe olio that he sent himself to the front 
when with Belle Williams (Devlne and Williams) 
he offered a little comedy act called "Tbe Travel- 
ing Salesman and tbe Lady." Tbe team copped 
off a bundle of laughs and scored tbe hit of the 
vaudeville department. Miss Williams got in 
some fine work in the first part and burlesque 
also, and appeared to advantage when she wore 
her pretty clothes. As tbe scrubwoman she 
looked tbe part, but once seen In regular dress, it 
was a shame to think of her playing an eccentric 
character part. Margaret Cusbing Is principal 
woman, tall and good looking, with a voice that 
won her a hit in the olio also. Frank Smiley 
bandied the straight work royally. Smiley la a 
clean-cut chop, with a perfect enunciation and 
the right Idea of the English language. This, 
tbe downfall of the greater part of "straight" 
men, is Smiley 's strongest feature, and puta blm 
up among the top notcbers. Smiley and Dave Con- 
roy also grabbed off a big piece of applause and 
a large number of laughs In tbe olio, where they 
ahowed "Daddy's Uncle." Conroy does a good 
Irishman here. In tbe first part Conroy gave a 
good Imitation of the "old legit." and landed bis 
ahare of glgglea. Marr and Evans have a good 
routine of acrobatic work that brought them 
home safe, and Robinson closed tbe olio with his 
familiar tramp Hebrew monolog. The burlesque 
"Solomon tbe Soldier" Is one of the strongest 
from a comedy standpoint seen this season. The 
story is about a Hebrew merchant who la about 
to be drafted by bis country for military purposes. 
He runs across another who is a chicken vender, 
and not only resembles him, bnt answers to tbe 
same name. He secures the services of tbe 
cblcken peddler for a consideration to imper- 
sonate bim, and thus escapes the army. Some 
funny scenes are put over, and tbe show closed 
to a well satisfied house. Watson, Hutchlngs and 
Edwards, tbe added attraction. 

O'CONNOR. 

COLUMBIA (Schaeffer Broa., mgrs.; agent, 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Rather a good idea occurred to 
some one when they realised they could work the 
same acts at the Bush Temple and Columbia tbe 
same nlgbt, using a cab to transfer tbem back 
and forth. Both bouses give one show at night, 
and It runs from 8:15 to 10:30. Considering that 
Lent Is bitting theatres a pretty hard rap, busi- 
ness appears to be big at both bouses. Among 
new acts this week are "Doomsday." Elsie Cressy 
and Co., and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ellis (New Acts). 
Al Ward') In the most hideous make-up on record 
impersonating an old maid, seemed to tickle the 
audience. Wardo has some good material and 
some material that Is not. He represents a char- 
acter that never could have existed in real life. 
His make-up Is sure of a laugh or two at least. 
Most of his stuff Is great, and he landed a safe 
bit. Ethel Gllky presented a fair singing act 
which would look much better were Ethel to make 
up a little lighter. Her voice will carry ber 
through, but she must depend some on appearance. 
Charles Gaylor Is an excellent contortionist with 
a new Idea In costume. Gaylor does some good 
bending, repeating Very little, and secured a le- 
gitimate hit through bnrd work. Miss Mandel 
warbled* a couple of HI. songs with her sweet 
voice, and made the usual Impression. Ruth 
Garnold is a plump miss, who has evidently mas- 
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comedy musical and talking act. The baseball 
game Idea Is a good one and well put over. 
The man Is a good singer and tbe appearance of 
tbe two helps a lot. Tbe team scored an easy 
bit. Josephine Mclntyre came near stopping the 
show with ber closing song, "Soft Pedal." Miss 
Mclntyre makes a beautiful appearance and ber 
enunciation la perfect. These two points are 
hound to make a good "slnjrle." Eckhoff and 
Cordon were one small riot after they got started. 
Comedy musical acts are plenty, but tbe Eckboff 
and Gordon kind are scarce. Merrltt and Love 
also sent over a great big hit. That Charlie 
Merrltt Is sure a cut-up once be gets started, 
and bis partner showed rapid thinking when he 
purchased that skyplece. On tbe whole, Merrltt 
and Love have one corking good talking act, and 
the West Side bouse got acquainted with them 
right off the reel. The Florence Troupe closed 
the show with a classy acrobatic offering. Tbe 
topmounter is one of the best seen around here, 
and works smoothly and with lightning speed. 
From start to finish the show was pleasing and 
one of tbe best at the Kcdzle In some time. 

GARFIELD (Schaeffer Bros., mgrs.; sgent, 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Alhlnl is headliner at tbe Gar- 
field this week, with his many Illusions and 
scored one huge bit. Albinl has a peculiar way 
of working that makes him stand away out In 
front of most magicians because be looks natural 
all tbe time. Ills "glass trunk" Illusion makes 
a big finish to a great act. Wlndecker's Band 
looks to be especially organized for tbe small 
time. If Mr. Windecker would see that his men 
keep tbrlr trousers In the same condition as he 
keeps his own the appearance would Jump a few 
notches up. The trousers should he kept white, 
or as white as possible, since that color was 
foolishly selected. Bessie Allen sent her single 
over safely, her dancing being especially well 
Applauded. Edwards and Healy have n rattling 
good act built around a good Idea. Two things 
should he fixed up at once. The team are em- 
ploying about a half dozen of the oldest "gag*"' 
ami should replace them. And the comedian 
should eliminate the expectorating In his hat. 
It naturally draws a laugh, but it Is not legiti- 



mate, and in some houses tbe audience might 
show their disgust. Tbe boys were a laughing 
hit, nevertheless, but If possible should Improve 
at every opportunity. Buncbu and Alger opened 
the show wltb a neat sister act. The see saw 
Idea Is good and the girls derive some good com- 
edy out of It, with a little well practiced mug. 
glng. The costumes worn are pretty, and the 
voices sound well, but one song bandied by the 
tallest of tbe two should be replaced by some- 
thing more suitable, for It doesn't give an oppor- 
tunity to show her voice. The girls should never 
have opened tbe show, but got away great In 
that position. O'CONNOR. 

WILSON AVENUE (Jones, Llnlck A Schaeffer, 
mgrs.; agent, William Morris). — Sbean and War- 
ren simply walked out, said "How de do," and Al 
Sbean laughed that funny laugh Just once and 
the house was theirs. From start to finish one 
big roar. "Quo Vadls upside down" baa always 
been a sure bit, but that "family" audience at 
the Wilson Avenue put it in the home run class. 
And it's a good thing they closed tbe sbow or 
tbe chances are they would have stopped It. 
Ralph K. Cummings and Co. were another big 
laughing hit. Here Is an act that baa some real 
class to it. Miss Wllllne Downing as tbe stenog- 
rapher hasn't quite the voice or mannerism to 
handle what "hick" lines she has, but passes 
nicely. May Keough and Cummings himself are 
excellent In their roles. The idea Is good, and tbe 
finish well worked to and put over. George 
Evers lias a good blackface routine with a corking 
good finishing song that proved a big laughing 
hit. A few verses should be eliminated, for 
they l>on1er too close to the danger mark, and do 
not help a great deal, but on the whole Evers Is 
entertaining, and made good easily In a hard 
spot. John Baxter Is a typical "song plugger." 
hut Itaxter has a little shade over most of his 
competitor". Inasmuch as his voice Is there. 
Mndle. "the Diamond Girl." opened the show. 
Maille depends on her lights and a costume made 

tr» (H tli (vision to pa<x. The offering is novel 

for the simill hoii»en. Imt not strong enough on a 
big hill. Her poking Is pns<:ihle. hut her dancing 
falls hclow. 



ASHLAND (A. E. Weldner, mgr.; agent, Frank 
Q. Doyle). — Roy and Manning, tbe Julians, Jo- 
sephine Oarsello, tbe Polrlers, Ethel Gilkey. 

BROOKLINB (Triangle Amusement Co., mgrs.; 
sgent, Frank Q. Doyle). — Wasamann and Co., 
John McGinn, the Two Wrens, Rice Bros. 

THIRTY-FIRST STREET (Hugo Freels, mgr.; 
agent, Frank Q. Doyle).— The Seven Kid Kldders, 
Lillian Steonard, Belgler Broa., the Brahama. 

LYCEUM (Fred Llnlck, mgr.; agent, Frank Q. 
Doyle).— Miss Mable McKlnley. Baker tad Cor- 
nelia, Eddie Kane, Mortimer Sisters. 

VIRGINIA (J. V. Bitcbey, mgr.; agent, Frank 
Q. Doyle). — Four Hlrschborns, Capt. Dohn audi 
Co., Rlckarda and De Winter, Mack and Benton. 

FRANKLIN (Glsel ft Bechman, mgrs.; agent, 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Porto ltleun Quartet, Great Mc- 
Garvey, Gale and Wineley, George Montaerrat 
and Co. 

PRKIN (Robert Motta, mgr.; agent, Frank Q. 
Doyle).— Madame Gertrude and Co., Herbert 
O'Connor and Co., Washer Bros., Jolly Rath Gar- 
nold, Clemo and Clemo. 

JULIAN (J. G. Conderman, mgr.; agent, Will- 
iam Morris).— The Julian bill was only fair the 
last half of last week. Jack Hawklna and Co. 
In "Love's Young Dream" hold down the comedy 
honors nicely, but with an Idea that baa bee* 
done to death in vaudeville. Hawklna ia very 
clever in his part, and It must be admitted hie 
aketch has a bit over other of lta kind 
around here. The idea of the fellow who 
his engagement called off by bis sweetheart 
noticed blm talking to a girl, and who aa a laat 
resort tells her It waa hie sister, Inducing hie 
room mate to Impersonate that young woman Is 
a good foundation for a strong laughing act, but 
too many vaudevillians have discovered and taken 
advantage of this fact, and that takes consid- 
erable value from tbe Hawkins vehicle. The act 
Is a large laugh getter from curtain to curtain, 
and tbe finish Is unique. The support held down- 
their Jobs to perfection. Florence Arnold should 
select a comedy repertoire of songs for her 
routine, possibly excepting tbe last number, which 
went unusually big. One song In particular 
should be cut out, since It forces her to overwork 
ber top notes. Miss Arnold bas a good voice, but 
abould not abuse It with poor songs. Mile. Ber- 
thae Is billed as a Hungarian violinist. She made 
good In a good spot. Gravetta and Parr offered 
some impersonations of famous men as well aa 
some other work, programed as "A melange of 
vaudeville's leading novelties." Tearing paper 
into fancy designs was never ■ leading novelty 
In or out of vaudeville, and probably never will 
be, or Is tbe swinging of two pots of water at- 
tached to a long rope, although tbe latter la a 
good* trick. This team has an opportunity to de- 
some good team-work In their Impersonations, bet 
only take advantage of this at tho finish, where 
they Impersonate Washington and Lincoln to- 
gether. Why not give an Imitation of Cook and* 
Peary clasping hands. They succeeded In getting 
over, thsnks to tbe cleverness of tbe woman and- 
tbe record In our histories of such men as Grant, 
Roosevelt. Lincoln, et al. Tbe Three Shelvya 
opened tbe show with novelty contortion. 

O'CONNOR. 

PRESIDENT (I. A. Levlnson, mgr.; agent, 
William Morris).— 14-17: Lavlgne and Jaffa, 
Grace Cnmmlngs sod Co., Ben Turpln, Prantlae 
Four. 18-21: Shean and Warren, Musical De- 
Fays, Pork Chop Evers, Warren, Legrecla and 
Warren. 

IMPERIAL (A. Samuels, mgr.; agent. W. Y. 
M. A.).— 14-17: Zeoda. Virginia Goodwin and Co., 
Lily May, Kovarlck. 18 21. Blsaonnetta and New- 
man, Marie Clark, Stewart and Stewart, Oendav 
(full week). 

SCHINDLER'R (L. Scblndler, mgr.).— The Kid 
Kldders and Methven Sisters sre held for tbe full- 
week at Scbindler's. Otbers for the first half 
are Mann and Franks. Capt. Nat Reasler and Co., 
LeVInn and Rimer and the Gsrnellss. 

MARLOWE (Ed Shields, mgr.: agent, 8.-0.) . — 
The Franeellas are the feature act at the Shields 
house this week. The balance of the bill: Barbae, 
Hill and Co., Ixirralne Mitchell, Don and Thomp- 
son and Braham'a I<ady Quartet. 

APOLLO (K. Levy, mgr.; agent, Frank Doyle). 
—Herbert Lloyd and Co.. Apollo Quartet, Terry 
and Elmer Co., Lulgl Brothers. 

COMEDY (J. G. Burch. mgr.; agent, William. 
Morris).— Master Richards, Melrose Quartet, Ger- 
trude Lee Fulann and Co.; Four Wrights, Mar- 
tini and Maxmllllan. Malde, the Diamond Girl. 

MABEL (Robert I'ottlnger. mgr.: agent, W. T. 
M. A.). — 14-17: Tom Ilefron. Rockway and Con- 
way, Howard Messlmer and Co. 18-21: Tbe De- 
Comas. Three Hungarians, Harry A. Davis and Co. 

SITTNKR'S (Paul Rlttner. mgr.; agent, S.-O.). 
— Seymour and Robinson top tbe bill tbla week. 
Others are Jeanette Adler and Picks, McCormlefc 
and Irving. Silvern and Kmerle, Adelaide Lorene 
and Co., Lew Welch and Co. 

ARCH (Arthur Jarvls, mgr.; agent. Frank Q. 
Doyle).— Eddie Delaney and Co., the Dandng- 
Stuarts. the Rrahams. Tom Powell. 

LINDEN <C S. Hatch, mgr.; agent, William 
Morris). — 14-17: George Wilson holds over the 
whole week. Keefer and Kline, Musical DeFaya, 
Clayton. Drew and Clayton. 18-21: Tbe Rlnaldos, 
Chartres* Sisters. Bush and Peyser. 

PASTIME (Edw. Barrett, mgr.; agent, W. V. 
M. A.).— The Four Musical Mullers top tbe bill 
at the Pastime this week and remain for the 
week. 14-17: Chas. Gaylor. I^ewls and Chapln, 
Kanter and Curtis. 18 21: Farley and Presscott r 
Carlta Day. Colville and McBrlde. 

VICTORIA (H. W. Thompson, mgr.. agent. W. 
V. M. A.).— 14-17: Blssonnette ami Newman, 



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Watson and Dwyer, Three Hungarians. 18-21: 
Lewis and Chapln, Lily May, Virginia Goodwin 
and Co. 

MONROE (Mr. Siege], mgr. ; agent, E. J. Cox). 
— "Doomsday," Frtedl.-Mtder ttrns., Clnyton Sisters, 
Smllette Sinters, Laughing LaMar, Three Mas- 
•querla Sisters, the Lambolettes, the Real Quartet, 
Bessie Leonard. 

CRY8TAL (Frank Scbaeffer. mgr.; agent, Frank 
Q. Doyle).— Hugh J. Emmet and Co., Jlmmle 
Green. Four Graceful Grobs, La Adella, Howard 
and Josephine Stlllman. 

COLUMBUS (Max Weber, mgr.: agent, Coney 
Holmes). — Hutch Lusby, Chapman and Berube, 
Ferguson and Seainon, National Dancing Trio. 
18-21: The Brownies. I.arkln's Dogs, Patriarch 
and Stark, Florence Hsyden and Co. 

TROCADERO (Max Weber, mgr.: agent, Coney 
Holmes).— Porter Norton, Myrtle Hebard, Grace 
Kohler, Kramer and Young, Harry Fetterer, Leon 
and Bertie Allen, Crack Shot Randall, Benton 
and Blevlns. 

PRE-MMCR (rims. Schnefcr. mgr.: agent. Frank 
Q. Doyle).— Green and Stewart. Ethel McDonald, 
Welser nnd l><:»n. WndoYll an,! Rek'., Kills Graves. 

PALAIS ROYAL (J. F. Ryan, mgr.; agent. 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Hubert De Veau, McFarland and 
Murruy, Edith Miller, Arthur Hlgglns, Stark and 
Ryan. 

BIJOU DREAM (Slgmund Faller. mgr.; agent. 
Frank Q. Doyle).— Price nnd Mildred, Serpentine, 
Princess Sotunkl. Ethel Fries, Derda, Roama and 
La Franz*-. 

GEM (Chas. SchaeTer. mgr.: agent, Frank Q. 
Doyle).— Collins mxl Hubert. Ed Mclrov, Jlmmle 
and Gertrude I-Vnii.n. u. C. Ross, Mitchell and 
Sandford. 

ELITE (Chas. ScIni- r er. mpr. : agent. Frank Q. 
Doyle).— Jarrell Comch r.». t 1.1/.. ite Fuller. Rlf- 
ner and Cooke. Oren ll,-i: ■••slielnit ; . 

ESSEX (Bilharz & I.twi- inurs.: ji^i-nf. Frank 
Q Doyle).— Mr. ami Mrs ci,.i- Kill-. K.-lley nnd 



Catlln, Edith Fries, Dodd Hallsam and Weber 
Sisters. 



The Five Gaffney Girls presented their new act 
at Davenport this week. 



Dunne and Francis left Chicago last week for 
Ogden, where the team commence a season's work 
on the Orpheum time. 



Bert Cowdray, the detective-actor, and George 
Pasdeloupe will conduct an open air theatre during 
the summer at Fox Lake. III. Bert baa made 
arrangements with several well-known vaudeville 
artists to appear there during the hot months, 
and In- return for their services will board and 
room them free of charge. 



Claude Humphrey and Harry Weber, Joint own- 
ers of the Family here, Hold that house to the 
Gus Thomas Company last week. It is located 
at 48th Avenue and Indiana Street. 



Anna Eva Fay will play return dates at all of 
the Sullivan-Consldlne local houses. 

Al Flynu, the North Side hotel man. Is serious- 
ly considering a proposition put to him by several 
politicians wliereby he Is to run for alderman in 
bis district. 



Florence Bates Horsefalls and Co. have put out 
a new act. Miss Horsefalls is with the Murpby- 
Whltman Co. 



It is said that Francis, Day and Hunter will 
shortly go Into the popular line of music again and 
once more establish their professional department. 



Mile. Edne Mollon, who does the "Ma Goaee" 
dance now plpvlng t)»e American Music Hull, 
sprained her right knee laat Friday during the 
dance, and waa forced to retire from the piece. 
Anna Leber, the nnderatudy. Jumped Into the act 
and, according to reports, went through it Ilka 
an old timer. Mlas Leber baa received an offer 
from a local music publisher to etar In a panto* 
mime dance as a result. Mile. Mollon returned to 
the part last Monday, but fainted Immediately 
after leaving the stage, and was advised to re- 
tire for ihc balance of th»> engagement. 



The Musical Brandons have returned to Chicago 
after a loug tour through the south. 



Lew Cooper will leave the act known as Lew 
Cooper and the Prlmmse Sisters, nnd will offer a 
single In vaudeville. Cooper will be replaced by 
Charley Stevenson. 



Cliff Gordon, who played the American last 
week, Is probably the most Imitated single In 
vaudeville. One of his Imitators who even uses 
his hilling, approached another artist In the lobby 
of the Saratoga last week with the following: 
"Say, Bo, can you Imagine what chance a fellow 
ha* nowadays to protect his material? I Just 
heard that some rummy Is doing my whole act 
over in fodic slab In Madison Street." When the 
nrllst spoken to asked the pirate If ho wasn't 
stealing Gordon's whole net himself, he was told: 
"Well. Bo, that's the trouble; I'm doing all the 
work nnd Gordon Is getting the credit for It." 
Later In the week Cliff asked the same artist to 
let him look at Ills manuscript, as he wanted to 
brush up on some of his mnterlnl. Even that 
didn't feazo the other "German politician" 
(wl:ose first name Is Charlie), and ho still claims 
Gordon shouldn't kick Inasmuch as ho Is doing 
the work while Gordon Is getting the credit. 



Joe Palmer, who has been out of the profession 
for some time, la looking around for a partner 
to return to work. Palmer has been laid up for 
two years with locomotor ataxia, and expects to 
work In a chair. 



Next week the Wilson Avenue and the Comedy 
will book through the Frank Q. Doyle office. Up 
to date the houses have been booked through the 
Morris Chlcugo office. 



Florence Lock wood wns taken sick while play- 
ing Winona for Sullivan-Consldlne this week, and 
was forced to cancel a long list of towns where 
she had been routed to appear. 



May Addison, who has Just finished twelve 
weeks of K-p time will shortly commence work 
on twenty weeks of Frank Doyle time, opening in 
Chicago In the near future. 



Ames and Corbet t hnve been booked for twelve 
weeks on the pantages' time, opening 14. 



Fred Mace, the effervescent comedian of the 
Saratogn Hotel, has contracted to go on the road 
with "The Time, the Place, and the Girl." 



Walter Shaver, manager of the Bush Temple, 
was presented with a little Shaver last week 
weighing twelve pounds. The kid has been 
hooked solid already by the Doyle office, opening 
at his dad's house. 



Sully .••ml Hussy love I n honked for twelve 

weeks "I" Western Vaudeville time. 



The Met; (mils Brothers haw been booked over 
the Orphriirn Circuit by John Collins, opening at 
Spukaiu* March t*. 



The Auditorium. Albert Lea. Minn., will open 
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The Greet Northern, heretofore n SUP ft Ber- 
lin bout, wae taken over by the Bhuberts lest 
and opens the 10th. with "Diek 
The house has been thoroughly 
and considerable money baa been expended la tbe 
docomtlene Herbert Dace will manage the ho— t 
m well as the Garrlek. Doce io the Western ren- 
r ssontativo for the Independent people. Herald 
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Trio •■ part of ltt bill. Tboro la poaalbUltj 
that Lola Fuller '• Homo win etay on for tba 
sixth woak. 



Mabel Roberta of Helma and Roberto, baa ro- 
covered from a dlalocated Instep, wbleh baa con- 
tbied her for the last two mootha, add will 
shortly reaame work. 

Fiddler and Shelton left for the eaat last week 
to reat np on account of the Illness of Harry 
Fiddler. . , 




The BIJou at Superior, Wis., will open aa a 
vaudeville house 28, after a long run of atock. 
X. 0. Wlthlers la the man behind the coin this 
jtlme. Wltbler mansged the bouse when S.-C. 
.played raudevlle there. The same office will 
J attend to the booking. 

©A IN PRAfNGISGO 

ORPHEUM— Rert Leslie and Co., In "Hogan In 
{Society," big hit; John T. Thome and Orsce Carle- 
ton In "The Soubrette and that Yap," away fly- 
ing, speech a scream, sagged at close; La .Veen, 
rCross and Co., In "Roman Sports and Pastimes," 
i very clever; Charles Kenna. "The Street Fakir," 
; liked, closed strong; Emma Francis and Her 
.Arabian Boys, well rewarded. Holdovers: Seldom 's 
'Venus, highly appreciated, a big bit; Madame 
'.Panlta; Fire Howatts, big; Kate Watson and Qua 
"Ccban lu lloosler Girl, ordinary. 

NATIONAL.— Poorly balanced, needs comedy. 

The Cralgs, musical, good, could arrange stronger 

►close; Augustus Neville and Co., sketch, "Politics 

and Petticoats," too d mm a tic for closing; Alfred 

Jackson, poster cartoonist, scored; La Mlrette and 

Partner, whirlwind dancers, man sprained ankle 

(cancelled date); Lora. mystifying calculator, first 

fhalf ordinary, second liked; Bessie Valdare Troupe, 

pony cyclists, good applause; Grace Carlisle, 

aongs, fair. 

WIGWAlM.— Emerald and Dupree. slapstick 
sketch. "A Hot Skotcb." well received, could cut 
to advantage; Four Mllanls. stay til the limit; 
Marie Fltsglbbons, singing comedienne and mon- 
ologist. pleased; Probst, whistling Imitations of 
birds Illustrated, big applause; Geo. B. Reno and 
-Co. in "The Misfit Army." big laugh winner; Grace 
Darnley. contortionist, passed nicely. 

AMERICAN.— Romany Opera Co., well liked 
"feature; Roberta and Fulton, patter, scored fairly; 
Four Dancing Belles, well received; J. C. Tre- 
mayne aud Co. in "A Girl of tbe Times," paaaed; 
Malon and HAH, songs, good; Edgar Berger, 
equilibrist, contortionist, clever; W. J. Coleman, 
monolog, -good. 

CHUTES.— Good bill. Tbe Great Svengall and 
Madame Helena, act of vlsagrapb, ordinary; 
'Sampson and Douglas, very good, bit; Halllgan and 
Ward, tbe Freshman and Sophomore, looks like 
copy; Three Musical Lyres, comedy musicians, 
egood; Ddon and Clifton, comedy, "Hie Awful 
Nightmare," closed nicely; Al. Fremont and Co., 
appealed strongly. 

The management of the American contemplates 
Installing a musical comedy stock co. for after- 
pieces. Four vaudeville acts will also be In- 
cluded in the weekly program. The musical com- 
edy will bo retained for at least four weeks, af- 
ter which time some other feature will be se- 
cured. Tbe American at present Is getting sec- 
ond and third play on all S.-C. acts, and strenu- 
ous efforts will be made to secure additional 
features. 



Tait's Cafe. It Is rumored, is the next to fall 
in line with the vaudeville Idea. J. N. Goewey, 
manager of the Lyceum, is said to have secured 
a half Interest in Tait's. and Is perfecting plans 
for entering the field shortly. Tait's is opposite 
tbe Orpbenm. 



A conference last week between the directors 
of the St. Juiiiph Hotel and K. I*. Shanley, man- 
ager of the Continental, formerly manager 
and secretary of the St. James Hotel corpo- 
ration, resulted In Shanley receiving a severe 
beating from C. J. Ward, president of the St. 
James Co. Shanley claims he received a note 
from C. J. Ward and A. n. Smith, the president 
and vice-president of the St. James Co., stating 
they desired his presence to d I scums Important 
business matters. Ho kept the appointment, during 
which money matters were the conversation. It 
becoming quite heated. Shanley wears glasses 
and had them on at the time he claims he was 
assaulted, the glasses being knocked from his 
nose and broken. Mr. Shanley has sworn out a 
warrant against C. J. Ward on a charge of bat- 
tery. Jealousy, declares Shanley. was the cause 
of the alleged assault. Shanley was at one time 
secretary and manager of the St. James Hotel, 
and drew out a few months ago and purchased 
the Continental. 



Leo Cooper lias been engaged to present his 
sketches Jn Australia, and will leave for the An- 
tipodes about March 28. 



The following officers were Installed at the last 
meeting of San Francisco Lodge No. 21 of 
T. M. A.: President. Howard Howell; vice-pres- 
ident. J. A. Dohrlng; recording secretary. W. R. 
Whorff: financial secretary. Max Fogel; treasurer, 
J. P. Hlaklee: marshal. W. IL Mortimer; physi- 
cian. Dr. G. W. Ooodale. Trustees. Ike Marks, 
chairman; W. J. Schofleld. .lames Craig. F. J. 
Doutrlck. O. A. Olsen; sergeant at arms. J. W. 
Klerman. 



Theatrical Gowns and Costumes — MRS. H. 
JACOBS, formerly of 6th 8t. . now at 1050 Golden 
Gate Ave., cor. Buchanan. San Francisco. Cal. 



■treat* 

AMERICAN (Lindsay Mortaon, mgr.; agent, 
William Morrla).— Thla week waa Lander weak 
at tba American, the aecond and flnal one for 
Boston. Monday both booses ware sold out ahead 
of tba curtain and tba Interest In Lander waa 
undlmlalahed, aa ahown by tba number coming 
la for his act alone. The bin was wall ar- 
ranged, opening with The LePegeo, Jumpers. Tba 
apple trick by the principal worker waa a par- 
ticular hit and they closed etropg. Mania K. 
Fen'too, Scotch, naturally drew a hand on her 
entrance, her kilts and cock-feathero appealing 
to the Scotch bouse. Mamie won two curtain 
calla for herself. The. Mayvlllea, "living Marion- 
ettes," amoaed tbe audience. Bam Stem bad 
the audience guessing with hla Indian- Ylddlah 
combination song end dance because some seemed 
to think at first that Stern was trying to be 
serious. His "monk" monolog waa a hit and hla 
Italian "rag" drew an encore. John O. Rice 
and Sally Cohen put In their new skit, "All the 
World Loves a Lover" (first time here/ and Rice 
waa given a hand on his entrance. They kept 
the laughs coming well. The Two Roses were 
applauded t for what they advertised, a "dainty 
musical act." The minute Lauder's name 
flashed on tbe board tbe audience applauded. It 
w as a riot when he came out. He held the 
s*tage fifty-four minutes. Paul's "Juggling Girls" 
bad a hard place, of course, after an act nearly 
an hour long, but bold tbe stage well and closed 
with a triple-cross of club throwing that pleased. 

KEITH'S (Geo. Clark, mgr.; agent, U. B. O.).— 
To meet Lauder week at tbe Morrla bouse Kelth'a 
put on one of its stoutest bills of tbe season. 
Five of tbe acts were new here and one waa a 
debut In this country. Tbe Musical McGregors 
opened well. John Birch, the "Mac with the 
Hats." had his house laughing all tbe way. 
Duncan's Scotch Collies (first time here) were 
applauded for looks on the curtain. Tbe auto- 
mobile closing brought down tbe house. The 
dogs worked finely. Ma cart and Bradford, "A 
Legitimate Hold-Up" did well, Macart's opening 
talk going the best. Marvellous Griffith (New 
Act). Lole Fuller's "Ballet of Light" (fifth 
week) waa changed considerably. There were 
eight new glrlB rcplaclug the others who have 
been here during the opening weeks. The Muses 
worked In "Two" Instead of full stage and new 
stereoptlcon effects were used. Mirrors were also 
Introduced for tbe fire dance. Tbe same program 
was followed, but tbe work was even better than 
before. Two or three of tbe girls were more grace- 
ful than any who have been In tbe act previously. A 
new feature was Mile. Conda, toe dancer, who 
waa presented by Miss Fuller In tbe act, but In 
a solo pert (New Acta). Al Jolson, minstrel, 
first time here, scored particularly with bla 
whistling song, "Everybody." At the close he 
"kidded" on Griffith's arithmetic act for a laugh. 
"The Twentieth Century," strong, particularly In 
ensemble work. Six Samols, closing act, good. 



CASINO (Charles Waldron, mgr.; agent, direct.) 
— "O! You Woman." 

COLUMBIA (Harry Farren. mgr.; agent, di- 
rect). — "Lady Buccaneers"; Wednesday, wrestling, 
Walter Wllloughby vs. Jim Galvln; amateurs, 
Friday. 

GAIETY (G. H. Batcbeller, mgr.; agent, di- 
rect). — Rose Sydcll's "London Belles." 

HUB (Joe Mack, mgr.; agent, William Mor- 
ris). — Wlllard's Temple of Music; Joe and Sadie 
Brltton, colored; Falrchilds, Riley and Fleming; 
pictures. 

SCENIC (M. F. O'Brien, mgr.; agent, J. J. 
Qulgley). — John F. Clarke; Joe and Sadie Briton; 
"Juggling" Decker; Gertrude Dudley and Co.; 
pictures. 

PALACE (I. M. Mosber, mgr.; agent. Na- 
tional). — Four Cates; Morgan and Chester; Stuts- 
man and May; Du Hols and Co.; Stewart aud 
Davidson; Dancing Darrell; Larkln and Larkin; 
Augusta Phelps; Kretto Sisters; Merrltt Sisters; 
pictures. 

WASHINGTON (Nat Burgess, mgr.; agent. Na- 
tional).— The Ilaymonds; Rcrnard and Hill; Phil 
Young; Rube Armsdale; Harry Parker; Leroy and 
Weston; pictures. 

OLD SOUTH (Nat Burgess, mgr.; agent, Na- 
tional). — Karl Lang; Burton ami Primrose; The 
Vlntons; Pl-sanlo; Joe Smith; The Kohls; pictures. 

QUEEN iW. T. Wherty. mgr.; agent. Na- 
tional). — Walter Arthur; Buck Freeman; Grace 
Delmar; Alice Patten; pictures. 

UNIQUE (W. T. Wherty. mgr.; agent. Na- 
tional). — Ed. Keene. Charles Allen, Margaret 
Scott; Marie Grelner; pictures. 

PASTIME (Charles Heath, mgr.; agent. Na- 
tional). — Mile. Itlcardo; Austin and Sweet: Harry 
Latoy; Fred Carter; George DeV'ere; Norman: 
pictures. 

STAR (Charles Campbell, mgr.; agent. Na- 
tional). — Al Byron; Peter Mordella; Mel Eastman; 
Prof. Forest: picture*. 

NOTES?.— -Free moving pictures, Interspersed 
with vaudeville. Is being used by the CheNen 
Central Ijilwr Union lu an educational campaign 
It started this week on trade unionism. — 
Charles Frank, the regular conductor of the 
American Mu-de Hall on I e-i r.i. .irlvcd back here 
this week with Harry Lander, and received a 
great welcome from both attaches and audience. 
When Lauder w::s here earlier lu the season he 
found that Frank could conduct the house or- 
chestra well enough to suit even Lauder. Lauder 
engaged Frank to go with him for the rest of 
his tour on ihls -lde of the water. Frank will 
llnlsh his travels with Lauder In New York next 
week and will return linn to his old place In 
Boston. During his absence Allen Cohen, the first 
violin, has I. ecu conduct iir_'.- -Press Agent Will- 
iam II. Leahy, of the American Music Hull, was 
called to Ansonin. Conn., last week on account of 
the sudden death of hi* mother. —The Inter- 
national Amusement Company has hooked Laura 
Howard, comedienne, for nineteen weeks, open- 
ing at B.ingor, 21. — George Lash wood heads the 
bill at the American '2\. Keith's announces Nat 
W Ills, "Dlnkelsplel's Christmas," and the Sixon 



PHILADELPHIA 

Br noioa m. Tomre. 

KEITH'S (H. T. Jordan, mgr.; agent. U. B. 
O.). — With Denman Thompeoa and hie clerer 
company offering "Joahua Wbitcomb" an tbe 
headline attraction, thla week'a bill played te 
many to whom vaudeville la strange, and aa the 
abow ran well np In general average the forealght 
In supporting the feature with eomething above 
ordinary ought to bring reward. The abow wan 
seen Monday afternoon, when It waa at Ita wont, 
for Qulnn and Mitchell were unable to make 
their little hop from Omaha here In time to piny 
the first ebow. To fill tbe gap, Yeager and 
Qulnn, a dancing act formed by tbe boye who are 
two-thlrde of "The Clever Trio," were put on 
and made so good that they were added to the 
bill for tbe remainder of tbe week. Thla helped 
the early part of the show considerably 
and moved Qulnn and Mltcbell back a peg for the 
evening. At that, It was too early for the 
"Lemon City" act, but it went through In splen- 
did shape, despite tbe handicap of position. It 
Is a clean-cut and pleasing act throughout. There 
can be little aald of the sketch offered by Mr. 
Thompson, but tbe veteran actor baa endeared 
himself to all theatregoers, and the success of 
the sketch goes along with It. Pat Booney and 
Marlon Bent grabbed a big share of the honors. 
They were down next to closing and following 
Mr. Thompson. Preceding almoet every act on 
tbe bill did a bit of stepping of some kind, and 
it waa pretty rough for Rooney and Bent, but 
they managed to get through In fine shape, and 
then grabbed something extra by exhibiting 
"Rooney Jr." for an instant. Pat made the 
"kid" do an Imitation of the "Yiddlsber Oasot- 
akl," which got a roar. "The Eight Berlin Mad- 
caps" made a big bit with their showy dancing 
and acrobatics. This bnncb of girls looked reel, 
are well dressed for the act they offer, and work 
throughout with a vim and evenness which rounds 
out a pretty number. Brown and Ayer were also 
newcomers and made themselves popular with a 
snappy mixture of talk and song, with some 
piano playing added. The act Is light in its 
texture, but It bits up a lively pace and holda It, 
which is a big point in value. Tbe Pederson 
Brothers scored tremendously with their ring and 
bar act. Tbe last time here one of the boys 
waa Injured at the second show while doing tbe 
flying cut-off trick. He accomplished It cleanly, 
winning a big band, and the featured "foot- 
bold" trick got Its full reward. Another of 
Lovenberg's operatic acta called "Tbe Neapoli- 
tans," made a good impression. Tbe trio sang 
all but one number, tbelr third, well, and it 
could have been left out aa tbe act runs Just 
that much too long. The two women have ex- 
cellent voices and method; the man not so good. 
Tops, Topsy and Tops started the show slowly, 
but pleased, and Hassan Ben All's Arabs closed 
it with a whirl of acrobatlca which won favor. 

VICTORIA (Jay Mastbaum, mgr.; agent, M. P. 
C. O. A.).— A bit of shifting In tbe bill owing 
to disappointments helped this week, and honors 
were pretty well divided. Pat Long, a dancer, 
pleased with bis stepping. Long makes a mistake 
In announcing all his dancing at tbe start. Be- 
fore escb Btyle would be better and relieve the 
monotony. Exzella and Franks got through fslrly 
well. The act did not show to advantsge. The 
worasn who does the bag-punching worked aa 
if she were angry. Tbe partner's contortion work 
held up a big part of tbe act. Fehrman Brothers 
in talk and song won some laughs. A deeping 
man in tbo first row was used as a "mark" 
and this started the laughs. They work 
quickly, with plenty of assurance, and got through 
nicely. The grotesque work of Domino snd Bell 
won favor. N. David Is described as a drsmatlc 
tenor, and lived up to it. He has a good voice, 
pleasant stsge presence, and was warmly re- 
ceived. He should not wear the evening outfit 
for the matinee. All Rajah was the big feature 
number, and his thaumaturgy mystified and en- 
tertained. Wesley Norrls. colored, worked hard 
for light results. He was a bit overweight on 
Monday, hut It looked promising for reducing. 
The battle the piano player had with the music 
for Romanoff and Mantey almost killed the 
chances of the Russian dancers making good, 
but their work whs appreciated. It deserved 
more. Orville and Frank pleased with their fa- 
miliar turn. The first pictures of the Paris 
flood shown In this city were exhibited. They 
were not descriptive, and caused little Interest. 

PARK (F. (}. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger. mgr.; booked 
direct).— "lyady and the Tiger." Golando, Laurie 
Sisters. Itosanquet, Goldle Rlnehart. Pictures. 

PKOPLK'S (F. G. Nlxon-Nlrdllnger, mgr.; 
booked direct). — Raker and Doyle. L\ p. Sullivan 
and Co.. George Whittle. Frozeenl. harpist; 
Sam Urane. Pictures. 

TWENTY- NINTH STREET PALACE (Tims. 
Doiiclo rty. mgr. ; booked direct ). — Fred Oheck- 
Shafcr and Shafer; Proctor Sisters. Pictures. 

FOUEPAI'GII'S (Miller & Kaufman mgrs. ; 
agent. Taylor A: Kaufman). — Valos, I.;i Nubles. 
Palmer and Lewis. Keit and Demoiit. Pictures. 

LIRERTY (M. W. Taylor, iimr.; agent. Taylor 
»V. Kaufman).- -Musical McLarens. Francis and 
Gross. Arthur Drowning. Du Calllon. Pictures. 

PLAZA i Frank Mlgone mgr.: agent. Taylor Ac 
Kaut man).- -Carlos Animal circus, Miles ami Ray- 
mond. Olio Trio. Johnny Levere, Jack Lyle. Pic- 
tures. 

EMPIRE iSamirord A- Western, mgrs. ) .— Wah- 
lnnd and T< dJa Trio. Carmen and Esphey. Whit- 
ney and Young, Agnes Trucsddl. Pictures. 

MANTIEIM iFuhrman Pros., mgrs.; airetif. Tay- 
lor & Kaufman i. Lllto Musical Four. Hilton and 
Lewis, Lee's Manikins. Pictures. 

GEM (Morris ,V Amk. mgr-.; agent. Tayb.r ,Sr 
Kaufman i. Fh his and Mason. Cole ami Mathls, 
Lillian Murr.ia. Pictures. 

I'ltANKI IN ■ Weln-tei'i \- I ahcll. mgrs.: agent. 
Taylor A Kaufman i. Pa'v P.rothcrs. Mylle and 
orth. Man-oii Sl-i.'is. p| l| R.-ntmtt. Pictures. 

COLONIAL r.L Wolff, m-.-r. : agent. Ta>lor * 
Kaufman i. Leonard Rrothers and Florence. Hall 
Rrothers. William Stratum. Ardlnger and Row- 
bind. Pictures. 



WILLIAM PBNN (Geo. Metsel. mgr.; hooka* 
direct).— Thla looked to bo one of the bent 
Mile yet offered at this bona* and played np **• 
almoet that with a capacity andleneo In fee tbo 
drat abow Tuesday evening. Following n pic- 
ture reel which depicted a dramatic etery la 
drone life, the Musical Klete etarted the ahonr 
off In good ahape with their straight musical 
tun. The presence of the children goes n long 
way to help thla act through, but It has merit 
also and proved very enjoyable. A shift fen the 
program brought Bottle Fowler op second. , Bertie 
went through to a genuine bit. She is a truth* 
fnl mtae at any rate end much of her stuff got 
laughs, seen If It does go a long way beck. 8ho 
still gate a tot out of that "kid" stuff. Rico 
and Prevost followed. Jimmy Rice waa HI and 
the act did all that could be expected under the 
conditions. Provost's clean ground tumbling win* 
nlng liberal reward. It did not seem possible 
that Rice could repeat, and It meet bave been 
torture for him to do what he did. Bernard 
and McAvoy put over a lively number with the 
former Wynne and Lewie act, the comedy bat in- 
cluded and tbe talk, but little changed. Tbej 
bandied It In good abape. Sager Mldgley and 
Gertie Oarllale offered their familiar "After 
School" sketch. Oregorle and Elrulna and the 
pictures made op a splendid bill for the prlcee 
here. 

PALACE (William Barrltt, mgr.; agent, M. P. 
C. O. A.).— Mack Howard; Filmer Slatere; Bd. 
Estus; Ring and Williams; Moraos Arabs; Will- 
iam Armstrong; Joggling Barretts; Llbby and 
Trayer and Frans Melsel made up a bill of more 
than usual strength and proved pleasing. The 
pictures Included tbe first of the Paris flood. 

TROCADBRO (Charles Cromwell, mgr.). — 
Tbe "Bam Devere" abow has been chauged aonao 
since it had Its try out week here before atart- 
log on tbe regular wheel season last August, bfct 
tbe cbangee have not Improved It, except that 
tbe abow is running smoothly. Matt Kennedy to 
still tbe aavlng spirit throughout, and there to 
little for tbe others to do. Tbe first part to 
called "Justice McAdoo." which fits It Just as 
well aa ,1 Hoo<llum's Holiday," and tbe liberal 
anpply of "bits" which make It are on a par 
with those used earlier. Wilbur Held worked 
In blackface and sang some parodies which can 
hardly be classed as polite. A magical act waa 
an added feature without being mentioned, and 
met with fair success. The abort olio was 
stretched out by some talk and an overworked 
money-changing "bit" In "one" by four of the 
principals, preliminary to tbe opening of the 
burlesque. The show did not promlee anything 
great when it started out and It la still In the 
same class. 

CASINO (Blias ft Koenlg, mgrs.).— "Follies" 
waa abooting toward a record mark tbo first 
half of the week. 

BIJOU (O. M. Ballauf, mgr.).— "Broadway 
Gaiety Girls." 

GAYBTY (Eddie Sbayne, mgr.).— "Dainty 
Duchess." 



ST. LOUIS 

By FRAJTK Z. AMTEVOER. 

COLUMBIA (Frank Tate, mgr.).— For the first 
week of its excluflve occupancy of the local 
vaudeville field, the Colombia offers Minnie Sellg* 
man and William Bramwell and Co. In "The 
Drums of Doom." an effective sketch; Donald 
and Carson; Balletinl's Animals; Eva and Nat 
Aldean; Mclntyre and Groves; Hal Godfrey and 
Co.; Cook and Lorenz Nellie Nichols. Tbe latter 
Is a local favorite. 

STANDARD (Leo Relchanbach, mgr.).— Dave 
Marion and tbo "Dreamlanders" In "Dlvorceland" 
Is fuuny and musical, thanks mostly to Marlon'a 
cabman, "Snuffy." Jle has written several ac- 
ceptable songs sung by hlninelf or other mem- 
bers of a company which Includes Acnes Behlef, 
Louis Rice. Lydla Brlstow, William Lawrence 
snd about :)0 ot Iters. The olio Includes Marlon'a 
"Last Side Life" snd Sbeppell snd Bennett. 
Princess De Carmen does a "kooch." Jardln do 
Paris Clrlg next. 

GAYETY (George Chenett. mgr.).— Phil Sheri- 
dan's "Marathon Girls" in a "Run for Your 
Money," pleasing, this week. 



NOTES.— A wreck brought the Gayety abow 
in late Sunday, but rush work got tbe curtain 
up on Phil Sheridan's "Marathon Girls" only a 
few mlr.uteK behind. — Anna Held fade a big bit 
in "Miss Innocence" snd gave an extra per- 
formance Sunday night. — Often as it had been 
rumored that the Grand Opera House would 
lx» remodelled. It never closed until Saturday 
night, when the lights were finally turned out 
and reconstruction will begin at once, Pranke 
Tale, one of tin- owners, kujs. 



ftTLAINTIG CITY 

By I. B. PTJLAflKX 

YOCNG'S PIEH (W. K. Shackelford, mgr.; 
auent. Pen Harris, through IL H. O.L— Lionel 
Rarrymore, porl» Rankin and M<Kee Rankin (New 
Acts); Annahclle Whit ford, songs (New Acts); 
Rllly Van. monoh.u, hit; Leone and Dale In "A 
I.eoon in Opera." went big; Ren Reyer and 
Rrothci'. trbk cyclists, very clever; George W. 
Slew art. mimic, good; Klverton, baton swinging, 
clcv« r. 

STJiKI'LLCIIASi: PIER ( K. L. Perry, mgr.). 
-M. p. 

MILLION DOLLAR I'll.R (J. L. Young, mgr.). 

M. p. 

.VILLI, PI Lit (A. Rolliwell. mgr.).— M. p. 

Monday the Savoy opened with the Savoy 
Mock company lu "Rrown's In Town." The 
American Play Co. Is the producer. J. R. Smith 
"T RulTalo. ami at one time connected with "Mike" 
Shea, Is the gem-nil manager for the company 



Pio Id Relasco luis been here for the List few 
days. At invent, he Is confined to Id* -ulte of 
looms nt Young's Hotel with a bad .ill. Mr. 
Relasco likes Atlantic City very much. lb gave 
out an Interview expressing his ,i . I : i s i in i ; - ii for 
the resort. Among other nb-i- t.ds.g- lie snld 



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THIS WEEK (Feb. 14) AMERICAN MUSIC HALL. New York 



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BRANS6Y WILLIAMS 

THE POPULAR DIGKEHB ACTOR. 
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In JAOE BURNETT'S Unique Comody Playlot, "SWEET CHARITY." 

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THE CHEER UP COMEDIENNE. 
Playing a Tow Wooho for JOE SHEA. BLANEY'B, BALTIMORE. FEB. 81, AND WEEE . 

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8618 E. 26th, Sheepshead Boy, V. Y. 



With "GOLDEN CROOK" 00. 



that he thought that here waa the Ideal place 
for New Yorkers to come for r*st and pleasure, 
and that he woald come here to vlilt often. He 
la keeping hla word. 



Tom Lewla played here laat week, featured 
with "The Yankee Prince." Business was good. 
The Cannera' Convention bought the first floor 
outright on the opening night (Thursday) : Sched- 
uled to open early in September. Mr. Lewis has 
done great work In "The Yankee Prince." That 
he hflH an Interest in the show comes from good 
authority. 



21) were out announcing tbst Harry Brown pre- 
sented for the first week In Atlantic City the 
Saroy Stock Co. In "Brown's In Town." The 
card In the Dunlop by the use of paste and paper 
was made to read "Harry Brown announces for 
the first week here 'Another Brownie In Town.' " 



Lucy Weston has Joined the protnenaders on 
the Walk. The fine weather has thronged the 
"Wooden Way" with good humored visitors. 



Alfred Butt, the manager of the Palace, Lon- 
don, left after spending an enjoyable visit here. 



Harry Brown, manager of the 8aToy, Is the 
proud father of a new baby boy. Harry came 
around Saturday morning with his chest away 
out (snd Harry Is some expander) to tell the 
news to Frank Bowman and Bob Delaney of the 
Dunlop. He didn't want a thing said about It In 
print. Tills makes the fourth hoy for Mr. and 
Mrs. Brown, who have three girls. It was sug- 
gested that he emulate Eddie Foy and form a 
baseball team, using himself nnd wife to make 
np the nine. But you ran't tell, Harry may go 
right ahead and make the nine all boys. He's 
some klddo. 

An amusing thlnu' lumpcncd concerning the ad- 
Tent of Baby Brown. Tin- Sn\oy \,,\< Just changed 
policy and Is running stock. Cards t'nliout 11 bv 



Maurice Levi, who was here last week, pre- 
sumably to rest up, really had another motive. 
While here be signed an agreement to appear 
here this summer with his band and play for the 
Hotel Radolph. The band will consist of about 
twenty pieces. For the past two years Levi 
and his band were featured on Young's Ocean 
IMer. He open* at the Rudolph July 15, re- 
maining about eight weeks. 



abroad. When asked whether he bad brought 
back any new amusements, the csptaln said tbst 
they could not show us anything new over there 
in the amusement line. He said that in southern 
Europe roller skating was st its helgbt, while 
it was done here two years ago. Ostend and 
Brighton he found had more permanent buildings 
ai-d were built right upto the esplannde, which, 
by the way, Is made of tile and flagstone. But 
the bathing was practically nil, as the water was 
too cold all year round. 



The Banda Mexlcana opens on the Million Dol- 
lar Pier 10. 



Fitzgerald). — Sheppard Camp and "The Fly by 
Night Minstrels." clever; Sanford and Darling- 
ton, well liked; Billy K. Wells, clever; The 
Tredots. amusing; Hurry Walman. violinist, fair; 
John White's Mule Circus, laughable; Bums Trio, 

good. VICTORIA (Pearce A Scheck, mgrs.; 

agent, William Morris). — Joe Demmlng and Co.; 
Flying Jordons; Gladys Van; Jimmy Oowper; 
Sisters Antoinette; Phillips and Gordon; Clark 

Brothers; Hill and Brunt. GAYETY (Wm. L. 

Ballauf. mgr.).— "Ginger Girls." MONU- 

MENTAL (Montague Jacobs, mgr.). — "Big Re- 
view." 



Elbert Hubbard (Fra Klbertus) is scheduled to 
talk on the Steel Pier Sunday, Feb. 20. 



Mr. and Mrs. Wlnchell Smith are here for a 
stay. It was thought at first that Mr. Smith 
came down with tho Idea of getting rid of some 
of the burdensome' royalties that are coming in 
from "The Fortune Hunter." That's not it. ne 
is another playwright who thinks this a "grand 
place." and while here will finish a new play. 
Mrs. Wlnchell is going In for golfing and skating. 

• 'apt. -Mm I. Young, who with Kennedy Cnmsan 
and Mrs. .Inne l'ortesmie. c. nfr«l the Mlillon Dol- 
lar pi«T. snd who 1m Atlantic City's pioneer show- 
man. Ims Just returned from a three months' trip 



BALTIMORE. 

MARYLAND (Fred. Schanberger, mgr.; agent 
IT. B. O.}.— "At the Country Club," excellent; 
Simon and Gardner, excellent; Griff, fnlr; Dollar 
Troupe, well liked; Loulae Ordway, songs, good; 
Hoey and Lee. amusing; Dick Lynch, dancer, 

scored; Mile. Martha, aerial. WILSON (Toe 

Dillon, mgr.; agent Joe Wood). — Harry Crandall 
and Co. In "Fun in a Grocery Store," laughable 
sketch by clever company; Beaumont's Ponies, 
well trained: Three Nickels, wire, good; Jainea 
Dunleavy. monnlnglst. pleased; Bailey and Tay- 
lor, scored; Grace Lawrence, xylophonlst, well 
received: liny Lester, roller skater, novel feats; 

Fh> Kllwood. comedienne, verv pood. 

BLANF.Y'S (Sol. Saphler. mgr.; agent. Clias. J. 



BAYONNE, N. J. 

BIJOU (B. B. Howard, mgr.; agent, I. B. A.; 
rehearsal 1 p. m.).— W. E. Whittle, "0 p m. 
at the White House," good; Dunbar and Fisher, 
"A Pair of Jacks," very amusing; Brlckman and 
Groin, s. and d., good: Stuart Collins and hla 
Bsnjo Girls, did nicely; Mayme Remington and her 

Picks, went big. ORPHETJM (De Angeloa A 

De Ross, mgrs.).— M. p. LEROY C. FARR. 



BIRMINGHAM, ALA. 

ORPHEFM (Martin Peek, gen. mgr.; agent, 
direct; rehmrsnl Miindny 10).— Geo. Auger, 
hit. headMne; Cnrsnn :md Willard, good; Kelly 
nnd Kent, good; .Tames If. Cullln. pleasing; 
Cnn, fair: Mattel McCruie, verv good; Bob and 
Tip. good.— -MAJI-fsTlC I Carl Rlttlck, mgr.; 
agent. Interstate Amtis. Co.; rehearsals Mon 
day l(n. Consul, Jr., chimpanzee, hit; Van 



II'"" ansirrrin;/ a<lrrrti*cmvnts kimlhf inriition V.MUKTY. 



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Telephone 
12S9 

Munay Hill 



PARIS LONDON 

BxcIuhIt* Genuine Diamond 

Jewelry, Foreign Noreltles, 

etc. 

Reconstructing old Jewelry 

Into modern settings. 

Casino 
Jewelry Shop 

J AC. R08ENBAUM. Prop. 

1404 Broadway, N. Y. 



Avery and Carrie Belts, b. f., good; Bob All- 
brlght, fair; Gland Banlf, good; AngnsUre Tay- 
lor and Co., pleasing. AMD SB (W. M. New- 
some, -mgr.; agent, Greenwood). — Loretts; The 
Whey tens; Wesley snd Prsncls; Ben C. Dun- 
can and pictures. NAT W. WILLIAMS. 



HATHAWAY'8 (McCue * Cahlll, mgrs.; sgent 
direct; rehearsal Monday 10). — Great Henri 
French, fine; Dick Crollus and Co., clever sketch; 
Anderson snd Golnes, lsngblng hit; Ishskawa, Jap 
troupe, sensational; Neil McKlnley, singing co- 
median, well liked; Pearl and Diamond, neat sis- 
ter team; Breakway Barlows, good; Tanner and 

Gilbert, good. SHEBDY'S (J. L. Owens, mgr.; 

agent, I. B. A.; rehearsal Monday 10). — Wa lly 
Trio; Pat and May Touhey. H. A. BARTLETT. 

BUTTE. MONT. 
MAJESTIC (W. J. Smarts, mgr.; agent, S. C. 
direct; rehearsal Saturday 10).— Kean and 
Briscoe, fine; Carlton Sisters (New Acta); Four 
LaTellB. good; Helen Carmen, great; Louis 
Guestln, clever; Edwin Winchester, fair. 

H. T. AS D LOCK. 



CHARLOTTE, H. 0. 

ALAMO (Curt Wlebe, mgr.; agent direct; re- 
hearaal Monday 10).— Slg. Relnfleld'a Lady Min- 
strels, second week, grestest bit of the sesson. 

STAR (C. F. Newell, mgr.; sgent, William 

K. White k. Co.; rehearsal Mondsy 10).— Blslr 
snd Hunt, sketch, "The Girl on the Box"; Ro- 

nero, hoop roller snd juggler. DIXIE. — Closed 

Its doors Feb. 7. LLOYD. 



Cincinnati, o. 

By HARRY HESS. 

VARIETY'S CENTRAL OFFICE, 

107 BeU Block. 
ORI'HKUM (I. M. Martin, mgr.; agent, William 
Morris; rehearsal Sunday 10).— Newhold and Car- 
roll opened In a good acrobatic sketch; Hallen 
and Hayea, Just passed; Herman Lleb and Co. 
In "Dope," one of the greatest playlets ever seen 
here. Excepting William Burnett, supporting 
company does not seem to plesse; Cameron snd 



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NEW YORK CITY 



CHICAGO 

167 Dearborn Street 
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SAN FRANCISCO 

2064 Sutter Street 
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LONDON 

418 Strand, W. C. 

JESSE J. FREEMAN, In charge 

Cable "Jessfree: London" 



Osylord, big hit; McWstters snd Tyson, hold 
over snother week; Eddie Gray, didn't fsre well; 
Edw. Blondell snd Co. in "The Lost Boy," Tory 
funny; Ksrno's "Night In s London Music Hsll," 
s u cream." 

COLUMBIA (M. C. Anderson, mgr.; agent, U. 
B. <).; rehearsal Sunday 10).— Spalding and Rlego, 
acrobats, open; Henry Cllve, assisted by Mai 
Sturgls Walker; Tinker and Sherman, failed to 
please; Quintan and Mack, didn't fare well; Va- 
lerie Bergere and Co. In "BUlie's First Love," 
set long drawn; Gas Edwards, big bit; Hettle 
King, great act, but not appreciated; Musical 
Cutty*, seared; Martinet tie and Sylvnster, "knock* 
out." 

PEOPLE'S (J. E. Fennessy, mgr.).— "Wine, 
Woman and Song." When Kathryn snd Violet 
Pearl are off the stage there Is no life to the 
show. Violet Pearl should look out for her Tolce; 
Sam Goldman and Bert M. Jack are the come- 
dians, but neither anything to handle. 

STANDARD (Frank J. Clements, house sgent). 
—The Hssting's Show. Viola Sbelton Is fea- 
tured, snd she went better then ever. Pauline 
Calm, May Corey snd Loretts Montslne deserved 
the applause they received. Tom Coyne, Harry 
Harvey and George Kleine were the comedians. 
Hasting'* Postal Card song made a big bit. Fred 
and Annie Pelot did a dandy comedy Joggling 
number. 

EMPRESS (Daniel F. McCoy, mgr.; agent, 
S.-C; rehearsal Monday 0). — Another fine bill 
this week. Leon and Adeline In "The Lady 
Juggler and the House Wrecker," cleverly done; 
Huntress, character Impersonator, clever; Lloyd 
Coppens, "rube virtuoso," very good; Harry and 
Kate Jackson, the big hit; Peltser snd White, 
siMging comedians, good; Mme. Bedlnl and her 
Horses, "Don" and "Bealmo," featured. 

AMERICAN (Harry Hart, mgr.; agent. Gas 
8un; rehearsal Monday 9). — For the price, a rat- 
tllng big bill. Spencer and Austin, dancers, good; 
Alberto, fine; Sylvia De Frankle, hit; Ava Allen, 
"mind reading," snother "bunk"; Fanton and 
Brothers, acrobats, excellent; Gordon and Henry, 
dancers, good; Topsck snd West, knockabouts, 
rough; Cox Family, very good. 



CLEVELAND, OHIO. 

KEITH'S HIPPODROME (H. A. Daniels, mgr.; 
U. B. O. sgent; Monday rehearsal 10). — Frey 
Twins Co., In pose and wrestling, novelty thst 
goes big; Jack Gotten and Ada Bouldln, s. uud 
d., very good; Mr. and Mrs. Jlmmle Barry snd 
Co., give their fsmlllsr skit, "At Hensfoot 
Corners'"; Bert Levy, features the bill with his 
"drswlogue"; Oscsr Lorslne, protean violinist, 
has a fine act; Beatrice Ingram snd Co., "The 
Dutchess," «ou favor; Matt A. Henson, gives 
details of how he accompanied Peary to the 
Nort Pole, with illustrations and head lines the 
LIU; Howard and North, slwsys welcome; Bolses, 

sensational acrobatic casting act. -GRAND 

(J. H. Mlcbels, mgr.; D. B. O. sgent; Mondsy 
rehearsal 10). — La Rue and Cameron, singing, 
fair; The O'Karos, skating team, good; Zelma 
Wheeler, s. and .d., won favor; Charles Grsm- 
llch and Helena Hall, "His Affinity" hesds the 
IdU: Leonard and Ward, singing and talking 
comedians, clever; Four Rio Bros, feature with 

acrobatic act. EMPIRE (Burt F. McPhall, 

mgr). — Al. Reeves' Beauty Show with a fine 

chorus and a good olio. STAR (Drew 6 Cainp- 

1*11, mgrs. ) .—"Tiger Lilies" bsve sll star show. 

WALTER D. HOLCOMB. 



COLORADO SPRINGS, OOL. 

MAJESTIC (Frsnk Tsmmen, propr. snd mgr.; 
sgent, C. As 8.). — Berry snd Nelson, scrobsts, 
fair; Martlnes end Msrtines, musicians; Von 
Mltsel and Manard, sketch, good; Bostlcano 
Trio, very good; Mslvern and Cook, shooting, 

fair. OPERA HOUSE (8. Nye, mgr.; agent. 

W. V. A.). — Edna Creader, songs; Hally and 
Hally, comedlsns, good; Chas. Ledger, wire act, 
fair; Nick Santnro and Co., sketch, good. 

PIKES PEAK. 



CUMBERLAND, MD. 

ACADEMY OF MUSIC (Melllnger Bros., mgrs.). 
— Mile. Mabel's trained Animals; Cnrren snd Mil- 
ton, comedy sketch; Harry Barton, comedy. 

MARYLAND (Wm. McCray, mgr.).— Voletta, 
aerial gymnast; DeWolf and Albexs, s. snd d. 

W. D. ROHER. 



DAYTON, O. 

LYRIC— The Legerts. equilibrists, fair; Hilda 
Hawthorne, ventriloquist, big bit; Miskel Hunt 
Miller, songs snd music, fair; Sydney Dean and 
Co., good; Coast McFarland Co. In "A Brace of 
Burglars," good; Jsck Gsrdner, comedian, big 

applause; Madden and Fitzpa trick, headllners. 

NOTE. — N. W. Gurnee acting manager while 
Max Hurtig is vacationing south. 

R. W. MYERS. 




A MUSICAL A 

CATES 





'• Best 
and Most Meritorious Musical Act 



FEATURING 



FRANK B. GATE, 

CORNET VIRTUOSO. 
PLAYING WITH TREMENDOUS SUCCESS HIS LATE 

COMPOSITION, 
"CATEASONIAN" POLKA- FANTASIA 

WALTER H. CATE, 

WORLDS GREATEST 8AXAPHONE SOLOIST. 

Playing Frank B. Cate'a Latest Composition, 
"SUPREMACY," Theme and Variations. 

FRED O. CATE. 

Playing Boloa on the "Largest Baxaphone in the World." 
The largest and only Baxaphone of its size ever played. 

AND SOMETHING THAT IS AWAY FROM ALL OTHERS ON 

At Extra Large \_A 
t \ Xylophones J T^ 

P. Iljitsch von Tschaikowsky's "1812 Russian Ouverture Solennelle," "The 
Most Pleasing" as Well as the "Most Difficult" Selection Ever Played on Xylo- 
phones and Frank B. Caters "Across the Continent" March. 





ERIE. PA. 

COLONIAL (C. R. Cummlngs, mgr.; agent, 
Cus Sun; rehearsal Monday 10). — Teddy Os- 
borne and pets, entertained; Fred and Mae Wad- 
dell, good; J. W. Woods and Co., clever sketch; 
Flora Browning and Kellar, good novelty; H. B. 

Burton wont big; Patching Bros., musical act. 

ALPHA (Suerkon & Foster, mgrs.; agents, U. 
I>. O.; rehearsal Monday 10). — The Holdsworths, 
clever banjo players; James O. Wise, good; Hor- 
ton and Ia Triska, clown and human doll, very 
clever; Ruby Raymond and Co., entertained; Vio- 
let Black and Co., very good sketch; Three Va- 
grants, high cluws musical act; Sansone and 

Dellla. sensational balancers. HAPPY .HOUR 

(I). II. Connell, mgr.; aRi-nt. Bra zee Vaud, Cir- 
cuit). — Frank Walsh, good songs; Farrell and 
lie Roy, good sketch; Mark rranklln, clever 
singer and player. M. II. M1ZENBR. _ 

FT. WORTH, TEX. 
MAJESTIC (T. W. Mullaly, mgr.; agent, Inter- 
State).— Ethardo and Sam Hood, well liked; Ed- 
ward De Corsla and Co.; George Smedley; Vera 
de Bassinl, good singer; "A Night with the 
Poets," hit; Trolley Car Trio, closed, big. IM- 
PERIAL (Wsrd & Feegles, mgrs.; sgent, 8.-0.).— 
De Vaull and Lotta, Ed Meredith, Oriole Trio, C. 
B. Able. I. K. FRIEDMAN. 

U7Ajm> mmMn^rtmM mAM^trtl^m*Mm&M 
ww ava WNrswvisvg/ ww imntwit 



(Owing to death of Proprietor) 
OF THE 

BIDEL MENAGERIE 

Lions, Lionesses, Royal Tigers, Pant Hers, Bears, Wolves, 
Pumas, M on Keys, and the whole of the 

IA/ORKING MATERIAL 

FOR THE EXHIBITION: 

Steam Engine and Electric Light Flsnt, Cages, Cara, Complete Cinematograph Apparatus, and about 

4,000 Yards of Films, etc, eto. 

The whole to be Sold st QUA! D'ASNTERES, 

ASNIERS, (Seise) sesr PARIS, on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 191t , st 1.30 s. m. 

by Mr. F. LAIR DUBREUIL, Auctioneer, 

(Of 6 Rue Favart, Parte) 

From whom may be had catalogue! of the animals (with particulars concerning their performance), 

materials, etc. 
Publio view, MONDAY, February 81. from 1 p. m. to 6 p. m., and on day of sale from a. m. 

to 11 a, m. 

Nan 

Wet+na 

Swn 

AM A YOUNG MAN WHO HAS BEEN IN SHOW BUSINESS PAST TEN YEARS AS MANAGER 
AND ACTOR. WOULD LIKE TO ENTER BOOKING AGENCY (VAUDEVILLE OR OTHERWISE) 
OR ESTABLISHING A BRANCH OFFICE AND CONDUCTING SAME. GOOD REPUTABLE AGENCY 
ONLY CONSIDERED. 

UNDERSTAND BOOKING THOROUGHLY AND 
POSSESS A I BUSINESS ABILITY 

I PERSONALLY AM ACQUAINTED WITH AND KNOW OF MANY GOOD ACTS. 

THEATRE OWNERS 
If you are looking for a Good, Alive, Hustling Manager for your Theatre, SOBER, RELIABLE and 
THOROUGHLY DEPENDABLE, also one who knows the business, let me hear from you. 

Will be at Liberty MARCH 1st end em reedy to Telk Business Now. 

Address A. B., care of VARIETY, 1M6 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY. 





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COMEDY 
ANIMAL CIRCUS 



CIRCLE. NEW YORK, THI8 WEEK (Feb. 14), OPEN MARCH 14. 
Address DE DIO, 104 East 14th St, Now York, care of Paul Tsuslg. 



BOOKING ANYTHING GOOD ANY TIME ANYWHERE. 



BILLY ELLWOOD 



American National 



Good Acts Always in Demand. Immediate Openings. 

BILY ELLWOOD, 

Building, BHBETEPORT. Louisiana. 



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DICK »» ALICE McAVOY 

" Herald Square Jimmy" 



King of the Newsboys. 



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Playing RETURN ENGAGEMENT ovsr the ORPHEUM CIRCUIT. 
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"THE NEW ALDERMAN" 

By AARON HOFFMAN 

Classy, Diverting, Wmli Actmd, Tram to Ufm. In "Onm." Special Scmnmry. 

UNITED TINE SMITH A ALBEIT, AgeaU 

SomtrtHitafj Rvmry Agwrmt and Manager SHould Know 

? ? ? ? THE NEAR GREAT MAGICIAN 

Ft. Wayne "Doily Mewe"— "The Neer Great Magician at the Temple calls bimeelf near great, but 
Ft. Wayne laudevllle patroaa are wondering why 'Near Great.' All hie trlcke are clever and he has 
the audience spellbound throughout the act by his mysterious feats. He also hae a funny line of talk 
during bis stay on the stage far above that of the ordinary comedian and keeps thoeo present laughing 
moat of the time." 

1 FOUR HOLLOWAYS 

The world's greatest acrobats and trlok cyclists en the tight wire. 

Originators of the cake walk and triok cycle riding on the tight wire. 

FEB. T, ORPHEUM. BROOKLYN. EBB. 14, ALHAMRRA, MEW YORK. 



COMING 



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Why Hubby Missed The Train " 

FEB. 14, PLAZA. NEW YORK. 
FEB. tl, AMERICAN. B08TON. 



The 
Four 
De 

Wolfs 
Are 
The 
Talk 



Camden "Courier." 

of the town and 
rightly, too, for It 
has been a long 
time since such a 
lively character 
change act has 
been seen here. 
The little girl Is s 
whole team and 
the applause 1 s 
deafening when 
she sings 

"Shaky Eyes." 




Camden "Poet- Telegram" — 

"The Four De Wolfs, cleverest 

of Juvenile character change 

artists, also made one of the big 

hits of the show, singing and 

dancing their way Into the 
hearts of the audiences with an 
Indelibility that will make them 
popular favorites here as long 
as they swing the circuit. The 
quartette consists of three sis- 
ters and a brother and each has 
sn Individual character turn 
that Is very fascinating. The 
Bongs the Old Church Choir 
Bang,' led by Master De Wolf 
clad In the surpllced cassock of 
s choir boy, Is something superbly 
sweet and was greeted with rap- 
turous and long continued ap- 
plause." 



(HOWARD) 



F"IE=:L-DirviQ and 0AFRL.03 (HELEN) 

CHAMPIONS OF THE V.ORID. 
"I take pleasure in reoommending the act of Field! no, and Carlos, who have played my entire circuit. 
I consider this one of the best exhibition skating acta I have ever seen, as to execution, class and 
costumes. They were a distinct hit over my cirouit." — ALEX. PANT AGES. 

Csxc White Rats, Chioago Direction, B. A. MYERS. 




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Sa a Distinct Herculean Yovelty. Feature Attrac- 
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UTES OF REFRESHING BOOTCH MUSICAL COMEDY. 

• PEOPLE. 



Beautiful Soonio and Light Effects aad a novel theme has made the not prominent among the notable aooompliahmonts of vaudeville. 

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FIBST V1RSB. 

There are nangtaty men moat STory now and then, 

Who atop to make big eyea at me. 
Pltrtiof la not nice, ao I'm an cold aa Ice, 

And I jnat tell them "twenty-three." 
But tbere'a one nice man who la ao rery frsod 

I'm bound to win him, watch and aee. 
He loofca ao romantic and I'm almost frantic 

Jnat to And out what be thinks of me. 



CHOEUB. 

O o-o-oh, yon Blo-o-on-dy, 

You're made a hit with me-e-e-e, 
Goel I like yoo, do I strike you? 

Oh, you kid, do tell It to me; 
Don't tease, oh, please look at me, do, boo, 

Too know, I'll go Joy riding, too, boo, 
O-o-o-oh, you Bloo-on-dy, 

You're won a home with me. 







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IN CHICAGO. ft5-5SS^ 



., JOB . GILLESPIE, TOM SHEIKA* AMD JAMES 
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The result ii, you will be tickled to d«ath to uio it. We also 

SECOND VERSE. 

I dou't like ■ man who flirts whene'er lie c*n. 

Nor one who always wears a frown, 
1 don't like the kind who always try to Ami 

A girl to lore In e?'ry town; 
Blondy's Just the hoy to All my heart with Joy. 

The Idol of my dreams I've found, 
He acta so demurely and he la most surely 

Not the kind of man to throw me down. 

BROADWAY THEATRE BUILDING 
41st St. and Broadway, New York, N. Y. 

ARTHUR LONGBRAKE, Mgr. Prof. Dept 



NEW ACTS 

(Continued from page 17.) 
Lionel Barrymore, Doris Piwiriii and 

McKee Rankin. 
"The White Slayer" (Dramatic). 
i5 Ming.; Two. 
Young's Pier, Atlantic City. 

Recognizing that "The Jail Bird" at 
Hammeratein's two weeks ago was not 
up to snuff, McKee Rankin and Lionel 
Barry more shelved it. They opened here 
Monday in a new sketch of dramatic 
worth entitled, "The White Slaver." Mr. 
Rankin substituted in the cast for Phyllis 
Rankin, his younger daughter, Doris. She 
proved a very clever actress. The 
playlet was conceived upon the re- 
cent agitation against the "white slave" 
traffic. The action takes place in a room, 
its meager fittings consisting of a rough 
table and chair, a flimsy dresser and a 
fireless tiny stove. Seated at the dresser 
is Maria, the "white slave" (Doris Ran- 
kin), a young Italian girl. She is be- 
moaning her fate and hoping that she will 
not be driven out on the streets. She had 
been bought .from her mother by Al. 
Kendricks, the "white slaver" (McKee 
Rankin). Kendricks enters to drive her 
out. After taking what money she has 
he spends his time bullying her while 
she is combing her hair. He sees her place 
a locket around her neck and forces her 
to give it up. In the locket is a picture 
of her father, jailed in Italy for killing 
the man who had broken up his home. 
She struggles to regain the locket, which 
drops to the floor. At this juncture the 
coalman enters (Lionel Barrymore). He 
is also an Italian. In talking to the 
girl she finds that he had come from 
Naples, her birthplace. The coalman is 
about to leave, when he picks up the 
locket. In it is his own picture and 
the girl is his daughter. Kendricks inter- 
feres, but when his position dawns on the 
father he kills him with a stiletto, and 
father and daughter escape. Certain it is 
that "The Whit* Slaver" is bold in its 
theme and its lines. But it is cleverly pre- 
sented by clever people, and what sordid- 
ness there may be is forgotten. The emo- 
tional finish was excellent acting. This 
sketch has in the making an excellent 
act. Whether the theme will check its 
popularity is problematical. 

/. B. Pulaski. 



Marvelous Griffith. 
Lightning Calculator, 
is Mins.; One. 
Keith's, Boston. 

Marvelous Griffith, presented by E. K. 
Nadel, works well, not only on account of 
the mathematical stunts he does, but also 
the comedy part, handled by Nadel on 



the floor of the house. Griffith is a human 
arithmetic. He opens with multiplying a 
set of three- figure numbers, writing the 
total on the blackboard as soon as Nadel 
has put down the multiplier and multipli- 
cand. He follows with four-figure num- 
bers, taking a few seconds longer, filled in 
by Nadel's patter. Then the audience 
calls out multiplier and multiplicand of 
nine figures, which Griffiths multiplies, the 
figures being set aside for Griffith to re- 
member at the end of the act. Following 
this Griffith gives a formula for the audi- 
ence to follow, starting with the number 
of boys in the family. The formula in- 
cludes the number of girls and the number 
of deaths, with other mathematical or- 
namentations. When everyone has ar- 
rived at a total, the total is told to Grif- 
fith, who immediately tells how many 
boys, girls and deaths there were. That 
made a big hit. Then Griffith told days 
on which any date fell or would fall. At 
the close the nine-figure multiplication was 
brought out and, without looking at it, 
Griffith repeated correctly the multiplier, 
multiplicand and the result. The latter 
was in the quadrillions, which impressed 
the house deeply. The entire act was a 
decided hit. Birge. 



Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ellis (Comedy Drama). 
16 Mins,; Full Stage. 
Columbia, Chicago. 

With a corking good idea as the founda- 
tion, a well-wTitten book and two clever 
people, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Ellis, spoil 
what might be a banner sketch by a reci- 
tation and some posing, both by Mr. Ellis. 
Neither has business in the act. Mr. Ellis, 
dressed in soldier's khaki, enters the 
house of the wife he has deserted and dis- 
graced by drink. She is an operatic sing- 
er; he a soldier returning from duty. 
He discovers her whereabouts through 
some billboards announcing her engage- 
ment. She has thought him dead. He 
finds her absent and makes himself at 
home. She enters and finds him there 
slightly under the influence of liquor. 
Some talk which explains the theme is 
gone through and she tells him he must 
leave. He insists on staying and asks for 
food. She tells him to go to the kitchen. 
While she is gone from the room, evi- 
dently to retire, he falls asleep. The stage 
is darkened and in another part of the 
room Ellis delivers a recitation about the 
fellow who is down and out. Great reci- 
tation and well put over, but it has noth- 
ing to do with the sketch or the dream 
and is out of place. After finishing she 
returns, this time as a simple lad, sup- 
posed to be a servant. Here is where 
Mrs. Chas. Ellis shows her ability. With 
some good talk between the two, a scream 
all the way, she tells him a few things 



that strike home, finishing with a story 
read from a book. The story seems to 
compare with his past life and tells of 
the man who has not been square with 
himself or his wife, finally coming within 
the clutches of the police. He orders the 
silly boy to stop, and when the boy tells 
him the police are outside waiting, adding 
that he is going out to get them, he pulls 
a gun and shoots him just aa the lights 
are once more turned off to give him a 
chance to get back to his chair and Mrs. 
Ellis a chance to exit for a quick change. 
As he wakes up she enters and after a 
little dialog tells her he has had a hor- 
rible dream (loud applause), at the same 
time promising to go forth and lead the 
right kind of life, after which he will 
return to her and the chee-ild (more 
loud applause). Curtain. Then comes the 
other uncalled-for part. After the cur- 
tuin drops he jumps to the rear, where a 
spot is thrown revealing a back drop with 
a battle scene on it, and with a gun does 
a little posing to patriotic music. (More 
applause, but much louder). With the 
posing and the recitation out, Mr. and 
Mrs. Ellis have a dandy act that will 
carry them through on any bill. 

O'Connor. 



Helen Drew. 
Singing Comedienne. 
i5 ]0ns.; Full Stage. 
Orpheum, Yonkers, N. Y. 

Miss Drew was the principal attraction 
here and deserved the splendid reception 
given her. Her songs are catchy, dancing 
graceful, and the costumes stunning. Miss 
Drew has a very winning manner and a 
contagious smile. Oris. 



Herring-Curtis. 

Aeroplane. 

14 Mins.; One (xo); Full Stage (4). 

Orpheum, New Orleans. 

An announcer tells the history of aero- 
planes from inception to present. A pic- 
ture screen is lowered and various models 
shown in action at Rheims, France. Ex- 
hibition instructive and entertaining, but 
not entitled to headliner, its position this 
week. O. M. Samuel. 



Nellie McCoy. 

Singing. 

18 Mins.; One. 

American, Chicago. 

Nellie McCoy probably left the Ameri- 
can Music Hall Monday night with a very 
poor opinion of vaudeville, but she should 
consider she had one of the chilliest 
crowds on record to amuse and entertain 
that night. There is no denying that 
Nellie is a clever girl, and with the voice, 
appearance and dancing as only she 



seems able to do it, should prove a 
valuable card after working her offer- 
ing into shape. She might drop one 
of the songs. Five numbers make a lit- 
tle too much of the same kind of work, 
especially when two verses and the 
choruses are sung. After this is attended 
to, a little more dancing might be added, 
for this is where Mins Nellie shines. Her 
costumes are a feature and she looks 
strikingly handsome in every one. As a 
dancer Miss McCoy is A A 1, and in a 
class by herself. Once realized it is best 
to cut down the singing a little, Nellie Mc- 
Coy will run up to the first division of 
"singles," and there is need of a few like 
her. O'Connor. 



"Doomsday" (Scenic). 
18 Mins.; Full Stage. 
Columbia, Chicago. 

"Doomsday" is explained by the lec- 
turer to be the dream of a poet. That 
poet must huve taken a trip to Coney 
Island and lingered lon# in that conces- 
sion where another poet was offering his 
dream of the "Johnstown Flood" at ten 
cents per look. Anyone who has seen the 
"Flood" need read no further, excepting 
to substitute in imagination fire for water. 
The lights are worked from the back. 
Thanks to the lecturer, who knows his 
business and who can talk with the best, 
the performance was made interesting. It 
looked funny to see those houses go up 
in supposed flames and then the supposed 
resurrection of the supposed dead city, 
etc. "Doomsday" may be a novelty for 
the small time. O'Connor. 



Mile. Conda. 
Danaeuse. 
8 Mins.; One. 
Keith's, Boston. 

Mile. Conda, a French premier dan- 
seuse, made her American debut at 
Keith's Monday, working in connection 
with Loie Fuller's "Ballet of Light." She 
is a graduate of the ballet school of the 
Paris Grand Opera House and was brought 
here by Miss Fuller. Her act was divided, 
following each half of the ''Ballet of 
Light," mo that it came strictly as a solo 
turn. The danseuse worked in "two," be- 
hind the stereopticon web used for the 
Muses. She made no costume change, ap- 
pearing in short tulle skirt and white 
tights, with fancy bodice. Her first dance 
was nearly all toe work and went prettily, 
though not drawing strong applause. The 
second dance was much livelier, the 
danseuse kicking more and closing with 
an elaborate pirouette, well liked. The 
act could have more ginger without mar- 
ring the artistic effect. /firye. 



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ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, 
direct; rehearsal Monday 6). — Average bill 
headed by Benjamin Chapln and Co.; Bne e el l and 
Deverlne, good; Irene Remain, scored; Carl 
Nobel, ventriloquist, pleased; Ollnottls Trouba- 
dours, excellent; Charlea F. Semon, went big; 
81sters Kloa, aerial, clever trio. 

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LOUISVILLE, XT. 

MABY ANDERSON (J. L. Weed, mgr.; agent, 
Orpheum Circuit) .—Two Hardta, acrobata, fair; 
Perry and White, a. and d., good; George Bloom- 
queat and Co., very good; Pllu, mind reading dog. 
clever; Big City Quartette, harmonious; Hyami 
and Mclnryre, songs and talk, went big: Wynn 
and Lee, songs, tiresome; li. Franklin and Stand- 
ards, acrobata, good; m. p. BUCKINGHAM 

(Horace McCrocklln, mgr.).— Sam Jack Show, good 
crowd. J. M. OPPENHEIMER, 



AUDITORIUM, SCENIC TEMPLE (W. D. Brad- 
street, mgr.; agent, Qnlgley Amnaement Bureau; 
rehearsal Monday 10).— Pat ReUly and Co. In 
"The Daya of '81," big feature; Dorva and De 
Leon, prima donna and lnatrumentallat, were well 
received; Cole Trio, band to hand balancers, made 
favorable Impression; Frank Brown, baritone solo- 
ist, scored well. T. O. KENNEY. 

MoKEESPORT. 

ORPHEUM (Frank White, mgr.; rehearsal Mon- 
day 10).— 1417: Parker, Palmer and Co., Sharp- 
ley and Fllnn, The Carrays, Cooper and Brown, 
Julia Bdwarda, Camm and Thelra, Tom Murray, 
Charlea and Joe Quinn, Huraee and Lewie, Arthur 
Kane. M. S. KAUL. 



MEEEDEV. CONY. 
POLTS (A. B. Culver, mgr.; agents, Weber de 
Allen).— The Maraballs, s. and d., good; Hennas- 
aey and Son, "What's the Matter with Father." 
fair; Bevla and Darling, farce comedy artlata, 
very good; Felix Adler, monologlst, fair; Eddie 
Dane and hla Dancing Dolls, pleasing ; Violet 
Allen and Co. in sketch, "Moving Day," the 
bit; Lady Betty, "The Monkey with the Human 

Brain," well received. CRYSTAL (Pindar A 

hodloff, mgra.).-^M. p. and songs by Clayton 

Hlllard. STAB (B. F. HalllweU, mgr.).— M. 

p. and songs by Mine Marlon Marshall. Added 

attraction, Elite Ladles' Orchestra. GAIETY 

Chaa. M. Nellie, mgr.).— M. p. and songs by 
Chaa. M. Nellie. Thla theatre Is In its second 
week and doing well. 



MAJESTIC (James A. Hlgler, mgr.; Orphenm 
Circuit, agent direct; rehearsal Monday 10:80). — 
Lea Myaotla, premiere dancers of the Boyal 
Opera, Munich; Big. Luciano Lucca, p o s se s sing 
c distinct soprano and baritone voice; Eugene 
Ellsworth end Edna Earlle LIndon in a bllarloua 
farce entitled "Hie Day Off"; Signer Tracato, 
FUlpplno violin virtuoso; Ed F. Beynard pre- 
sents his one-act vetrlloqulal comedy entitled "A 
Morning In Hlcksvllle," excellent; Fred Wnlton 
and Co. in the fantaatlc pantomime, "Cieaie's 
Dream"; Howard and Howard, "The Hebrew 
Messenger Boy end the Thespian," clever sketch; 

the Six Gllnaerettls, novelty gymnasts. GAY- 

ETY (T. B, O'Brien, mgr.).— "The Jersey Lilies," 
two burlesque pieces, headed by Leon Brrol, as- 
sisted by good company. In the olio are the 
Alvarettaa, comedy acrobat ice; comedy sketch 

entitled "The Strike." NEW STAB F. Trott- 

man, mgr.). — The Merry Meldene Co., with Sam 
Bice aa leading fun maker, presenting two bur- 
lesques entitled "At the Cafe Boulevard" and 
"At Coney Island." The olio Includes Harry 
Keller and Joe Bnrton In "Girl from Missouri." 

THEATORIUM, LYRIC, DELIGHT and 

PRINCESS (T. Saxe, mgr.). — Moving pictures 
and ill. song*. HERBERT MORTON. 



MOBILE, ALA. 

LYRIC (Gaston Neubrlk, mgr.; agent. Orpheum 
Circuit). — Gordon, Eldrld and Co., headlined, big 
bit; the Five Avoloe, musical treat; Lena Pantaer 
& Co., well received; Eva Mudge, scored: the 
Bimbos, equilibrists, much applause; Mr. and Mrs. 

Jack McGreevy, went well. KEENER'S (J. T. 

Keener, mgr.; agent. W. K. A Co.).— Four Jor- 
dans, aerlallsts, excellent; 8telle Sisters, s. snd 
d., clever; Al Allen, well received; Wilson end 
Wilson, sketch, good. 

SIDNEY ROSENBAUM. 



MONTREAL, CAN. 

BENNETT'S (Geo. Drlscoll. mgr.; sgent, 
U. B. O., rehearsal 10). — Margaret Moffat 
and Co. In "Awake at the Switch." headllner 
and pleased greatly; McKay and Cantwell, "On 
the Great White Way," laughing auccess; Charles 
B. Lawlor and daughters, a big hit; Gardiner and 
Vincent, "Winning a Queen," well liked; Lillian 
Ashley, comedienne, went big; Bay L. Boyce, 



character eketchee, hardly appreciated; Woods 
and Woods Trio, novelty wire act, very good; 
Splasell Bros, and Co. closed the bill In great 
shape. BILLY ARMSTRONG. 



BEWARE, V. J. 

PROCTOR'S (R. C. Stewart, mgr.; agent, C. 
B. O.; rehearsal Monday 9). — Thla la a first class 
show, opened by Johnny Small and Co. (Delberg 
Slaters) in neat s. snd d. act; Qulgley Bros., 
good patter; Williams' Curcus of Dogs, Cats, etc., 
pleased; the Potts Bros, and Co. (4) In "Double 
Trouble," caused laughter, aa did Bay Cox In 
songs and baseball talk; "High Life In Jail," a 
cleverly acted traveaty; the Overlng Trio and Co. 
(6), introducing Baby Butb, a clever child ar- 
tiste, and Ethel Overlng, a charming comedienne, 
In "Mrs. Juniper's Troubles"; Stepp-Mebllnger and 
King, although not featured, are a big auccess. 

AMEBICAN (Geo. McDermlt, mgr.; agent, 

William Morris; rehearsal Monday 9). — Good, 
clasay bill. Sydney Drew and Co., pleased; Fred 
Niblo told a few good ones, and Lottie Gllson 
made a bit; Those Three Fellers entertain well, 
and Mlddleton-Spellmeyer and Co. In "A Texan 
Wooing," cleverly handled sketch; Burns Slaters 
play well; Polk and Polk, comedy acrobata, went 
well, as did Bond, "freeman of color." AR- 
CADE (L. O. Mnmford, mgr.; rehearsal Monday 
10). — Great tlmea this week, it being G. A. B. 
Week. On the bill: Morton Comedy Co. (10) In 
"The Three Jacks," a riot; Herr Waller, feats 
of strength; tbe Dancing Demons, a novelty; 
Dashing Charley Lynn Ford, good; Clvetta, Tez- 
arkana dancea, novel offering; Garland-Kramer, 
clever comedians; Helen Freer, comedienne; added 

feature, Gallagher Bros., comedy acrobata. 

EMPIBB (Leon Evans, mgr.).— The "Jolly Girls" 
are very, and have drawing powers. The show la 
a good one throughout. Added feature, tbe Ten 

Georgia Campers, who work bard. WALD- 

MANN'S (Lee Ottelengul. mgr.) —The Vanity Fair 
Co. are doing well; good company. 

JOB O'BBYAN. 



HEW BEDFORD, MASS. 

BEDFORD (W. B. Cross, mgr.).— 14-18: Jules 
Hsrron, Germsn comedian, did nicely; Prltzhew 
and Blanchard, novel singers; John T. snd Jessie 

Powers, good; pictures. 17: "Bright Eyea." 

SAVOY (J. W. Barry, mgr.).— 1416: O'DonneU 
Bros., very good; Keely and Parker, clever com- 
edy; pictures. NICKEL (J. McAloon, mgr.). — 

Pictures. H. C. TBIPP. 



MEW HAVEV, COW. 

POLI'S (F. J. Wlndlsch, rea. mgr.; agent, U. 
B. O.; rebesrsal Monday 10). — Sense's Circus, 
feature bill; Blnns, Blnns, snd Blnns, musical, 
new matter since lest time here, roundly applaud- 
ed; "The Visitor," by Porter J. Wblte and Co- 
one of the strongest playlets ever here. Intereat 
was Intense. J. T. Ray and Fred Nice In "My 
Friend from Home," good; Victoria Four, good 
singing qunrtette, with several comedy numbers 
new to New Haven; Frank Rogers, colored, ven- 
triloquist, snd Alclde Cnpltalne, gymnast, con- 
cluded bill of much satisfaction. NOTE. — Irma 

Croft, the member of "Tbe Real Widow Brown" 
who attempted suicide last week by swallowing 
iodine, is improving at the New Haven Hospital. 

E. J. TODD. 



HEW ORLEANS, LA. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck. gen. mgr.; agent di- 
rect; rehearsal Monday 10). — Hughea Musical 
Trio, opened; Lavlna Shannon and Co. In "Fine 
Feathers," irrelevant; Frank Fogarty, did' nice- 
ly; "Motoring," repeated former auccess; Boot- 
black Quartet, scored; Herring Curtis, aeroplane 
(New Acts); Fregolla, liked; Katcben and Lois- 
set, fair. AMERICAN (William T. Grover, 

mgr.; agent, William Morris; rehearsal Sunday 
10). — Vlctorlne and Zolar Sinters, pretty effects; 
Ward Bros., dance well; Bartholdl's Cockatoos, 
excellent; Post and Russell, fair; Keough and 
Nelson, sketch, present construction detracts, 
adequately presented; Almont end Dumont, com- 
petent musicians, refined; James J. Corbett. fa- 
vorite; Magneto, well liked. WINTER GAR- 
DEN (Lew Rose, mgr.; agent direct; rehearsal 
Sunday 10). — Dunbars, dainty; D. J. Appleby, 
banjolst. clever; Two Leons, wire, very good; Fred 
Jarvls, enunclatea elegantly; "Misery In Cha- 
teaux." gruesome; Charles Laclus, double voiced 
female impersonator, badly arranged number. 

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GRAND (J. P. Harris, mgr.; agent, U. B. O. : 
rehenrHal Monday 10). — Edwin Stevens, musical ' 
comedlttta, "Guardy," went big; Wood Bros., wire, 
good; Granville and Rogers, , clean act, well 
liked; Prankle Carpenter and Co. in "The Toll 
Bridge." well done; Farrel-Taylor Trio, very 
gcod; f> Armanis, pleased; Little Billy, much 
applause; Tarrle DeMar. big hit; Makerenko 

Troupe. entertaining. FAMILY (J. P. Harris, 

mgr.; r.MiourNil Monday !)). — Frederick Newel, 
good; Clyde Olio Co.. sketch, fair; Musical Sparks, 
pleased; Gus Reed, unlcyellst, clever; Herman 
and IVirrl*. 'im-ueal .good: DcAman and Zorllla, 
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neweet comedy material. Price $1. 

1493 Broadway. New TerM. tlemra 1 1 to 1 S:30 

And by appointment. 'Phone, 8878 Bryant. 

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Among Mme. Xeaseli'a latest pupila are French 
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Member* of the profession are assured that any 

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Call or address 
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Seating 400, with Airdome adjoining, seating 800. 
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clever people Address HUGH SAXON, care of 
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PITTSBURG NOTICES.— ,, An almost Irresistible smile of a young women by tbe name of rrankle 
Heatb makes tbe 'Big Review.' this week's attraction at tbe Academy, really worth while. Lawrence 
Wheat has « smile, but IXlss Hesth's should make ber fsmous. Her lmpersonstlun of Clarice Ifayne was 
easily tbe dslntlest thing In tbe performance, although the Academy eudlsnce seemed to prefer her 
specialty In tbe last act. Anyhow, ahe Is the hit of tbe pk-ce. Then Miss Hesth burlesqued The Girl 
from the Golden West,' snd slso msde a hit." 

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COOKE-MI$$ ROTHERT 

Aorobatlo Dancing Novelty and Comedy 

Featuring 'APACHE" and "VAMPIRE" DANCE 

DOCKSTADER'S GAMUCK, WILMINGTON, DIL.. FEB. SIM 

Direction ALF. T. WILTON 





cllle Savoy, well recelTed. KBNYON (H. B. 

Polock, mfr. ; rehearsal 10).— Luken'a Ponlee 
went well; Haya aud Uud, good; Oecelle Hell, 
good; Haggerty and LeClalre, winner; Laroae 

Bros., good. LIBERTY (Abe Cohen, mgr.; 

agent, Qua Sun; rebeanal 10).— Four Moalcal 
Hodges, good; Probaaco Comedy Juggler, very 
good; Arinand Mellnote and Co., lmperaonatlona, 
clever; Florence Craig and Bojn, well recelTed; 
Julea and Marion, gym naata , tnncb applaoae. 

Otbera very good. GAYBTY (Henry Knrtaman, 

mgr.). — Bice and Barton; good hooae; ebww not 

up to standard. ACADEMY (Harry WlUlama, 

mgr.).— "Gaiety Glrla," with Pat White and 
good ■upport, won great applaoae. Hooae 
crowded. M. 0. KAUL. 



PITTSFZELD, 

EMPIRE (J. H. Tlbbetta, mgr.; agent, U. B. 
O.; rebearaal Monday 10). — Gray and Byron, "His 
Lait Match." fair; Finn and Ford, a. and d., ex- 
cellent; Auguata Perry and Co., "A Fool and hie 
Money," well received; "La Valera," dancer, 
good; Harry Fields, monolog, pleaaed; Dankmar- 
Scblller Troupe, acrobate, good. 

GEORGE FRANKLIN. 



PORTLAND, ORE. 

ORPHEUM (J. Cordray, mgr.; agent, W. V. 
A.).— Clara Belle Jerome, Winona Winter and 
Felix Barry equally divided feature honors. 
Reynolds and Donegan, clever; Rlaley and Remo, 
"Effect of Opium." eicellent; Garden City Trio, 
fair; William Flemeu, monologue, good.— 
IANTAGE8 (John A. Johnson, mgr.; agent, 
W. S.). — Mme. Louise Monks, had them laughing; 
Friend and ))ownlng, acream; Gullvera Llllipu- 
tip ns, novel and entertaining; Fielding and Carlos, 
excellent skating; Loaarro Trio, very good; Bart- 
let i and Collins, good comedy; Leo White, ill. 

songs, good. GRAND (Frank Oofflnberry, mgr.; 

ugtnt, S. C). — Lawrence Crane aud Co., "Eden 
of Mystery." strong feature; Hyckman Bros, and 
Co., clever; Slaters DeFaye, excellent; Blale Har- 
vey and dancing boys, good; Bernard and Orth, 
well received; Develde and Zelda, clever; Fred 
Bauer, 111. songs, good. W. R. B. 



RAGOT, WIS. 

BIJOU (F. B. Stafford, mgr.; agent, W. V. A.). 
— Merodla Troupe, cycllata, headUner, big hit; 
"Deep 8 to ft" McKee, b. f., laughing hit of bill; 
Ruth McCoy, contortion dancer, good; Bolton Bros., 
musical, fine; Meyer Bros., equlilbrleta, scored; 
pictures. NOTE. — Racine may soon have an- 
other picture ahow. J. E. P. 

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent di- 
rect; rebearaal Sunday 10). — Thla week: Alice 
Lloyd, tops bill, blggeat hit ever here. Immediate 
popularity, took ten bowa and worked thirty 
minutes. The McNaughtone, scream; Brothers 




HOTEL VICTORIA 

E. R. OARR, Mgr. 
Cor. CLARK and YAH BUREN 8TB., 

CHICAGO 

riREPROor 

Newly decorated and refurnished throughout. 
Catering to the theatrical profession. 

Rales $1.00 and up 

EXCELLENT OAFE IV CONVECTION. 



Permane, very good; Mrs. Carbrey's Boya, well 
received; Marvelooa HUtone, cycllata, good; Barry 
and Berry, musical, good; Slaters McConnalL . a. 

and d., passed. MISSION (John Clark, mgr.; 

agent, B.-C. ; rehearsal Thursday 10). — Beat bill 
since boose opened; capacity business. Alber'a 
Beara, beat animal act seen here; Josephine Gaas- 
man and Plckannlnles, continnoua applaoae; Long 
and Cotton, well received; Nellie Bort, scored; 

Malvern Troupe, aerobe ta, good. MAJESTIC 

(Harry Revler, mgr.; agent, Ed Fischer). — 
Vaudeville and plctorea; Billy Baxter, b. f., 
good; Willlch, juggler, pleaaed; Stelmo, comedy 
musician, hit. EUGENE J. OWEN. 



BAN ANTONIO, TEX. 

ROYAL (Lloyd Spencer, mgr.; agent, O. B. 

Hodklns) .— Meltta' Dog Circus, faat act, new 

tricks; Armada, violinist, went big; Rcynolda 

and Lewie, clever team; Rath, Severance and 

Co., sketch, well played. STAR (Kennedy A 

Wejter, nigra.; agent, Sullivan A Conaidlne). — 
Louis Gstte, dancer, hit; Hesse and Williams, 

banjolets, entertaining. HAPPY HOUR (Tom 

Mills, mgr.; agent, 8u)livan A Conaidlne) .—Swift 
and Roland, comedians, great laughs; Geo. and 
Georgette, aketcb, well received. 

BEN MILAM. 



SAN DIEOO, CAL. 

QUEEN (E. J. Donnellan, mgr.; agent, B.-C.; 
rebearaal Monday 10).— Week 7: Jimmy Wall, 
b. f., big hit; Roblach and Childress In "A 
Strenuous Pupil," fair; Lola Y' Berrl, danaeoae, 
and Louise Taylor, soprano, good; Leon Rogee, 
"Human orcbeatra," very clever; Nat Naaarro 
and Co., novelty acrobats, held lntereat; m. p. 

PRINCESS (Fred Balllen, mgr.; agent, Bert 

Levey; rehearsal Monday 1). — Serman and Locan. 
comedy acrobate, good; Al Franks and Co. In 
"The Dope Fiend," passable; CI. songs and m. p. 

GRAND (R. Beers Loos, mgr.; agent, R. M. 

Campbell). — Elliott Beamer, basso; plctorea. 

EMPIRE (H. C. Moore, mgr.; agent, W. H. 
Clone). — Annie Montgomery, soprano; pictures. 

JEWELL (M. 8. LeClalre, mgr.).— Willie 

Hall, boy soprano; pictures. UNION (F. W. 

Ruhlow, . mgr.). — Pictures. NOTES. — H. F. 

Martin, former manager of the Gaiety, Denver, 
opened the Bijou 12. — Earl N. Marsh, treasurer 
of the Pickwick, bss left for sn extended eastern 
trip. L T. DALEY. 



SAVANNAH. OA. 

THE ORPHEUM (Joseph A. Wllenaky, mgr.; 
agent, Inter-State; rehearsal Monday 2). — 
Capacity attendance this week, featuring Caesar 
A. Rlvoll. billed as "The Man of a Hundred 
Roles," In character changes and impersonations, 
a hit, forced to answer many encores; Jimmle Dunn 
Is clever In imitations; Hoyt and MacDonald 
present a clean cut comedy playlet, "The Inter- 
view," abounding in clever comedy, and scored 
big; J. T. Johnstone, excellent ventriloquist. 

R. MAURICE ARTHUR. 



BHARPSBTTRGH. 

MAJESTIC (Jonas Miller, mgr.; rehearsal Mon- 
day 10).— 14-17: Arthur Kane. Gebhart, West 
and Berner, Commodore Tom, The LaToura, Tom 
Murray, Valentine and Ray, Pomfrey, Mey«rs snd 
Holmes, King and Mason, Frank Lewis, Bob Ro- 
maic M. S. KAUL. 



SCHENECTADY, N. Y. 

MOHAWK (Chss. T. Taylor, mgr.).— 10-12: 
"Fads and Follies," played capacity. 14-10: 
"Mardl Cras Beauties," opened to good business. 

8. J. KINO. 



SEATTLE, WASH. 

ORPHEUM (Carl Belter, mgr.; agent, W. V. 
A.).— Chas. Abern Troupe, very amusing; Dooley 
and Saylea, a riot; Lottie WlUlama and Co- 
headline, very pleasing; Jimmle Lucas, scored; 
Charlene and Cbarlene, went big; Pauline Mo- 
ran, very well received; Douglas and Douglas, 

very clever. PANTAGES' (Alex. Pantagea, 

mgr.; agent, W. S.).— Pauline, remarkable, big- 
gest drawing card here; the Hedllckss, scored; 
Vine's Models, excellent; Helene Lowe, well re- 
ceived; Erett Bros., went well; Musical Mont- 
gomerys, very clever; s. r. o. every performance. 

MAJESTIC (Frank Donellan, mgr.; agent, 

S.-C). — Schlavon'a Troupe, great; Those Three 
Singing Girls, scored; Pbantaatlc Phantoms, well 
rewarded; Ralph Whitehead, very good; Kelley 
and Wentworth. pleasing; Harry Bacbellor, very 
clever. W. C. T. 



SIOUX OTPY, IA. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent (11 
rect; rehearsal Sunday 10). — One of best all 
around bills of season. Business big. John B. 
Hymer and Co. In "The Devil and Tom Walksr," 
clever production, well presented, big bit; Ber- 
tac's Animals, riot; Bsrnes and Crawford, went 
big; Marshall Montgomery, ventriloquist, remark- 
able; Adams and Alden. well liked; Plcquaya, 
gymnasts, fine opening act. C. S. 0. 



ANNA CHANDLER 

After a SUCCESSFUL TOUR of the UNITED TIME, sailed Wednesday, Feb. 16 

to open FEB. 28 at the EMPIRE, LIVERPOOL. 

Circuit to follow. Last two weeks of April, COLISEUM, LONDON. 




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HOWARD ATHENAEUM, B08TON. BOWDOIN SQUARE THEATRE, BOSTON. 

And 10 OTHER WEEKS in New England. 



SPOKANE, WASH. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, 
W. V. A.).— Kroneman Bros., good opener; Vio- 
let King, musical treat; Mildred Morris and Co., 
ordinary; Faye Miller and Weaton, a riot; Dunn 
and Glaaler, a hit; William Gould made good; 

Ida Fuller, eicellent. PANTAGES (B. Clarke 

Walker, mgr.; agent, W. 8.). — Boralnla Troupe 
head the bill; Poettlogcr Quintette, entertaining; 
Garrlck Players landed solid; Two Colemans went 
well; F. Artusa, clever; Wm. D. Gilaon, favorite. 

WASHINGTON (Geo. Blakealey, mgr.; agent, 

S. C.).— Forstcr and Foater, great; Masus and 
Mesutte, pleaaed; Noddley Fagen, good; Stick- 
ney'a Dogs and Ponies, fair; Personl and Halliday, 
scored; Qeorgela Nelson, ordinary. 

R. B. McHUGH. 



BT. JOHN, *. B. 

ORPHEUM (F. G. Spencer, mgr.; agent, I. B. 
A.). — Pictures ; the Dancing Duranda, a. and d.; 

good business. NICKEL (Walter Goldlng. 

mgr.). — Plctnrea and songs; vocalists. Holmes and 
Buchanan, good. GBORDON. 



BPRTJIOnXLD, MASS. 

POLI'S (S. J. Breen, rea. mgr.; agent, U. B. 
O.: rehearsal. Monday 10).— Dolly Burton's Dogs, 
fair; Harvey De Vora Trio, a. and d., entertain- 
ing; Lopes and Lopes, good; Leo Carillo, better 
tban ever; Janet Priest and her Holland Helnles, 
went very well; Cbaa. and Fannie Van, houae In 
uproara; Burt Shepard, very dextroua whip ma- 
nipulator. G1LMORB (Wm. Ryan, mgr.).— 14- 

16: College Glrla, excellent ahow in every de- 
partment. Dolly Burton didn't appear at Poll's 
this week, her place being taken by her bus- 
band, as she bed an operation performed on ber 
threat in Boston. G. A. P. 



SYRACUSE, V. Y. 

GRAND (Jos. Pearlsteln, mgr.; agent, U. B. 
O. ; rebearaal ' Monday 10:30). — Hap Handy and 
Co., fair; Gelger and Walters, good; "The Horse 
Dealer," pleased; Fred Dupres. good; Stuart, 
pleased; Work and Ower, good; "Top o' th' 
World" dancera, good. SAM FREEMAN. 



TORONTO, ONT. 

MAJESTIC (William Morris, mgr.; rebearaal 
Monday 10). — Joe Welch, a big success; Snyder 
end Buckley, splendid; tbe Rlcbardlnis, a big nov- 
elty; Lillian Wright snd Boys, good; Tsmbo and 
Tambo, clever; Redway and Lawrence, funny; 

Brown and Nevarro. SHEA'S (J. Shea, mgr.: 

agent, W. B. O. ; rehearsal Monday 10). — Irene 
Franklin and Burt Green, scored; Morrlssey 
Brothers and Sisters, fine; Three Leigh tons, clever; 
Al Rayno's Bull Dogs, well trained; Lew Auger, 

fair; Frank Wilson, good. GAYETY (T. R. 

Henry, mgr.).— Rose Hill English Folly Co. 

STAR (F. W. Stair, mgr-)-— The Imperials. 

GRIFFIN'S AGNES STREET (Peter T. Griffln. 
mgr.). — Vaudeville and pictures. HARTLEY. 



THE GREAT ALBINI 

Assisted by BESSIE ALLEN. 
Presenting the greatest trunk trick ever staged among the most bewildering routine of illusions before 

the public. Msny attempt to imitate, but none can duplicate. 
ALWAYS WORKING. Address VARIETY, Chioago. 

O'Rilla Barbee — Arthur Hill and Co. 

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Address HOTEL NORMANDIE. HEW YORK. 

loleen Sisters 

EUROPEAN NOVELTY ACT. 

Sbnrpahooting- on the tight wire. 

RICHARD PITROT. Agent, Offices, How York and 

Berlin, 

Manager, SIDNEY L RAX KIM. 

Temple i O'Brien 

The Clever Entertainer!. 
On the FRANK Q. DOYLE time. 

RAY W. SNOW 

"THE HAH ABOUT TOWN." 
Playing SULLIVAN A CONSIDINE CIRCUIT. 



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VON SERLY Sisters 

"A Lively Pictnre from Hungary." 

Original No^elt* Mdress nara VARIETY. 

The ROYAL POLO TEAM 

Feb. 14 (Second Week), American, New York. 
MORRIS CIRCUIT. 



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Using Hartford Tires Exclusively. 



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THE SCOTCH COMIC 

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No impersonation of any act. 
A recognised bit at tho Oolunv 
bin Theatro, Sunday afternoon 
and night. Marseilles. Writo JOIN 
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Assisted by HILDRED EMMETT, "AN EVEN- 
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oapital comedy dialog} — fine musio— our own beauti- 
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At the AMERICAN MUSIC HALL, BOSTON, 
Feb. SI. 

STUART KOLLINS 

and his ."BANJO GIRLS." 

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Tel. 7026 Mornlngslde. 

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In Operatic Selections and Irish Ballads 
WM. MORRIS CIRCUIT 

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flute, mandolin, harp-guitar, banjo, piano, oornet, 
baas flute and aaxaphone. 




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In their Unique Surprise, 
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In Be well Collins' "Awake at the Switch." 
J. LOUIS JEANNE 

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In a Broosy Singing and Talking Novelty, 

"THE OTHER HALF." 

A Complete Playlet In One. By Louis Woslyn. 

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abort notice, write to W. L. DOCKSTADBR, 

Garrlck Theatre. Wilmington. Del. 

Can close Saturday night and make any city eaot 
of Chicago to open Monday night. 

EINEST EDELSTEN 

VARIETY AMD DRAMATIC AOEHT, 

1 7 Green St., Leloester Square, LONDON 

Sole Representative, 
John Tiller's Companies. Walter O. Kelly. 

Little Tlch. rrageon. 

Always Vacancies for Good Acts 



A. E. MEYERS 

1 67 Dearborn St. Chicago, III. 



GAJr HANDLE AJCTHnre freoi a Blaglo to » 
Clroaa, Wrlto or wlie 



Wayne d. Christy 

ORIGINAL PARODIES, 

SONGS, MONOLOGUES 

and SKETCHES 

WRITTEN TO ORDER. 

ADDRESS CARE 

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The THEATRICAL LAWYER 

EDWARD J. ADER 

Business and Domestic Troubles Specialised. 

Consultation Free. 

108 La Salle St, Chicago, DL 



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CONST HOLMES. Gen. Mgr., ROOM 608, 167 DEARBORN 8TREET, CHICAGO. 
'Phone, Randolph 1080. 

ELEGTRIG SIGNS 

EVERYTHING ELEOTRIOAL fOR THE THEATRE 



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Temple Theatrical Exchange 



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CAN USE ACTS FOR IMMEDI ATEg AND. LATER TIME 



VAUDEVILLE ACTS. 



THE GRIFFIN CIRCUIT 

Has plenty of time with short Jumps. Bo ohing m ore houses in Canada than all other agents pot together. 

Boohing Office, VARIETY Theatre Building, Toronto Canada. 
Can oso a few more experienced road or field men. 



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of THE WILLIAM MORRIS. Inc., CIRCUIT, 

Will ho in tha Now York omoe TUESDAY and WEDNESDAY of EACH WEEK to 

New England Time. 
IMMEDIATE AND CONSECUTIVE BOOKINGS. SHORT JUMPS. 

Booking the longest ohain of Vaudeville Theatres west of Cbioego. Playing the host aoto la vaudeville. 

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ED. MOZART, Vice-Pros. GEO. J. BYRNE, Gen. Mgr. 

BRANCH OFFICES: Tremont Theatre Bldg., Boston, Mass. John J. Quigley, Manager. 

Pittsburgh, Pa., Verbeck A Farrell, Managers. 

Issuing Contracts tor 50 Weeks. Booking over lOO Houses 

Usirg a form of contract approved by the White Rats of America, which guarantees appearance of artist. 



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BERLIN, GERMANY 

RICHARD PTTROT 

Representottvo 



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E PANTAOES, 



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NEW TORE 

CHICAGO, 

SAN FRANCISCO, 



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VAUDEVILLE AGENT, 
PANTAOES' BLDG., SEATTLE, WASH. 

Address direct, or LOUIS PINOUB, core Pat Casey, New York, 
MINNEAPOLIS BRANCH, 807 Sykes Bldg. EDWIN R. LANG, Dexter Bldg., Ohloago, ID. 

"We promise 10 weeks. We hare 00." 



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NEW YORK AGENTS— Paul Tausig. 104 East 14th St, and Samuel French A Bona, 14-14 West 
SSnd Street. 

Artists visiting England are invited to send particulars of their act and date of opening 
STAGE Letter Box is open for the reception of their mail. 

16 YORK STREET, OOVENT GARDEN, LONDON, W. 0. 



mGet your RAILROAD TICKETS ea the LEHIGH VALLEY A DELAWARE, 
LACKAWANNA A WESTERN R. R. at the VAUDEVILLE STEAMSHIP 



jUill— AGENT. Write, call or telephone. My repreeentatlTs will dellrer the ticket* 

^•▼^BVeBSjsss VRR t yoB . i b*T© always served you well. 

Going te Europe I Tlokets ea all Steamship Liaee. Lowest rates. PAUL TAUSIG, 104 K 14th Sa>, 
New York, Baviago Baak Building. Telephone 1099 Stuyvesant. 



WANTED, Big Comedy and Novelty Feature 

Aoto to write or wire open time. Booking Thalia, Chicago; Jollet, Bloomingtoa, BOgla, Ai 

aaS ether bosses la Uliaoto, Indiana and Iowa. 

DOuTRICK'S BOOKIWa EX CHAN BE g£ £wg^Vg 

VAUDEVILLE ACTS WANTED AT ALL TIMES 

Send In your open time. rerformers desiring to break their Jump between Chicago and New Took we 
weald be pleased at all times to assist you, and can book you on short notice. Wo control tea host 
Usee In this locality, and performers of ability can always get time. Furthermore, we only 
teeponsible hooooo. 

ROYB1T9 VAUDEVILLE CIRCUIT 



ToL MIT COURT. 



KeesBO tOi-t-7, Appela Building, Ml 
HOWARD ROYBR, Manager. 



Fourth Ave., 



PORTOLA CAFE 

FLOOD BUILDING, No. 10 POWELL STREET 

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA 

Amorlce'a fines! and Largest Cafe 
Playing the Best American and Eurspean Artists 

Nothing too Good Address lUNY-LUBELSK 1 1 Amusemeal Manager 



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JACK LETT. 



MONA 




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Tig €■•*■•■•* Slmg>ro «f TamierulUw 



The Best Singing Quintette la Vaudeville. 

Sain J. Curtis - (o. 

MELODY AMD MIRTH. 
la til* Original "School Act." 




Revised aad elaborated into a •creaming 

success. 

All our music arranged by Geo. Botsford. 

This week (Feb. 14), American, New York. 



BREAKWAY 



BARLOWS 



IM VAUNEVTLLK 



BIO SENSATION AT PEKIM THEATBE, 

WEEK FEB. 14. 

BIJOU, BENTON HARBOR, aad TEMPLE, 

MUSKEGON, MICH. 

"TEXICO" 

ZM DANCE CREATIONS. 

TO PLAY THE LEADDIO HOUSES 

BOOKED BY THE 

OHiOAQO VAUDEVILLE 

MANAGERS' EXOHAMQE 

HONEY JOHNSON 

ON THE MORRIS TIME; 

Daisy Nicely. 
FEB. 21, DOMINION, WINNIPEG. 

VIOLET PEARL 

Featured with M, M, Thleee'e 
"WINE, WOMAN AMD SONG." 

MARSHALL P. WILDER 



ATLANTIC 
BaO *Paeae IN. 



CITY. N. J. 



It iam't the bum that makes tka 
If ■ tka aot that makes tka mama. 




GartelleBros. 

Introducing Singing, Dancing aad 

SKATORIAL1SM 



Direction J 



HOMER B. 



MARGUXRTTE 



THE KING 07 IRELAND. 

JAMES B. DONOVAN 



RENA ARNOLD 

QUEEN 07 VAUDEVILLE. 
DOING WELL, THANK YOU. 
Director aad Adrlser, King Tad 



Harry Atkinson 



7AT CARET, Agent. 



GRIFF 

Of whom "lit" says: 
"Griff is absolutely the 
quaintest artist this coun- 
try has ever seen in bis 
line of work." But there 
is nobody else) ia my line. 

Can accept one farewell 
week, New York only, 

May Oth. Who wants it! 
Feb. 14th, 

MARYLAND THEATRE, 
BALTIMORE. 

PAUL DURAND, Agent. 
FEB. 14, MARYLAND THEATRE, BALTIMORE. 

Van Cleve, Denton 





and 



Mason ; Heeler 



Direction, MORT M. BIMOKR, 
Friaosss Th eatr e, Oalaaga. 




GAVIN - PL ATT 
- PEACHES 



Presenting "THE STOLEN KID." 
address, Oliftea, M. J., L Bex 



140. 




14 



Pete" 



Opaa Feb. SI, for 

three weeks, at the 

NEW YORK HIPPO- 
DROME. 

Direction, 
M. 8. BENTHAM. 



JOLLY-WILD 

AND COMPANY. 

Presenting 

"P.:r. BARHUM, e/ft." 

By Ginger! you can drive a man to drink, bat 
you can't make him take seltzer. 



WIGGIN'S PARM 

Apply to THE OHADWrOK TRIO. 

8TUART BARNES 

Diraotioa GEO. HOMAM*. 

KATHERYN PEARL 

Featured with M, M Thiese's 
"WINE, WOMAN AND BONG." 

THREE COLES 



Novelty Tight aad Bounding Wire Acrobats. 
Season 'OO-'IO, "POLLY OF THE CIRCUS." 



There is a lot of money waiting over here for 
a real American barber shop. 

There is nothing comical about this two halls 
per night in London. 

Still warm weather and green grass. 

But we'll see snow next week as we go back 
to Scotland. 




Some people fall hard ia this 

world — 
It really is quite sad. 
But when I fall it's soft for 

me 
And I never use a pad. 

I always was a bouncing 

boy! 
But Dad thought I was a 

quince, 
'Till one day he bounced me 

on the stage 
And I've been bouncing ever 

ainoe! 

BUSTER. 
By Bert Marion. 



"A real drawing card."— Jake Rosenthal, 
Dubuque, la. 

Terry Twins 

The most remarkable human duplicates since 
the time of Shakespeare, "Two Droinios." 
THE WALKING SIX SHEET. 

Agents and Managers address care VARIETY, 
Chicago. 

CARITA DAY 

IN VAUDEVILLE. 

The 6 Flying Banvards 

FEB. 14, ORPHEUM, BROOKLYN. 
FEB. 21, ALHAMBRA, NEW YORK. 



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In Their Owa Oesaedy Oreatloa, 
"IT HAPPENED ON MONDAY." 
Booked Solid until July, 1010. Week Feb, 81, 
POLI'S, BRIDGEPORT. 

JAMES E. PLUNKETT, Smart Ageat. 

COLLINS 

HAWLEY 

Qaasy. Eccentric Dancers 




A couple of conspiouous oass'es, cutting capers 
convincingly classic 

P. B. — Did you ever sit out front and watch 
yourself workf 

CHARLES AHEARN 




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"THE BAOING MAN." 
OTROUTT. FAT CASEY, Ageat. 



CAN MAKE GOOD on 



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VIRGINIA" 

HIGHLY PRAISED by Bo.ton Critic* 



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•*WTMR, WOMAJI AMD MM' 



1 Inch, Across 2 Columns, S1 2.5Q for 4 ' im«i 

WILLA HOLT WAKEFIELD 



WILLIAM MORRIS CIRCUIT. 



Personal diraotion, B. A. 



1 Inch, 1 Column.$7 for 4 Tinx 



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Diraotlon, MORT H. SDIOXR, 



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And Advertise in VARIETY. Then your announcements will be read in America 
and Europe. There is no other Theatrical Trade Paper so widely circulated in 
Great Britain and on the Continent— at Home and Abroad, as VARIETY. 

Now is the time to Start. Managers ol Summer Amusement Resorts, Hippo- 
dromes, Parks, Airdomes and Kindred Amusements all Read VARIETY. Many 
Rest in the Winter—but they GET VARIETY and Keep in Touch with Every 
Curve in Vaudeville. 

YOUR NAME Can Best be Kept in View by CONSTANTLY ADVERTISING 
IN VARIETY. Come In Where Yon Will Be in Good Company. 

An Advertisement in VARIETY is A BOOKING AGENT ALWAYS ON THE 
JOB. Big Time, Small Time, All the Time— VARIETY ADS GET TO THE 
FRONT. 

Considering the Lasting Benefits which Are derived from CONSTANT adver- 
tising in VARIETY, the Cost is Small. Advertising i» a NECESSITY— It 
BRINGS the LUXURIES. YOU Know that You Have A Good Act; how about 
letting others know it? A life time of TALKING will not do a fractional Part 
of the Good which Will follow One Month's advertising in VARIETY. 

If you want results, advertise in VARIETY. 

These illustrations snd rates are for Artists only, and no advertisement 
Accepted for less than four times. Copy may be changed weekly if desired. It 
11 desirable for advertisers to make frequent changes in standing advertisements; 
it attracts additional attention. 



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Zs AMHA MARBLE POLLOCK'S D«lft DUkffM, with DittU«, datifn.tad "IN OLD EDAM." Booked Mild until June, UNITED TIME. Address all SSSSSWSSSStiSSS to 

JOHN W. DUNN*. Hotel York, New York City 



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LATE OF "FOLLIES 1907-'08-'09 " 



IN VAUDEVILLE aUrt Mnmt 14 



ask PAT CASEY 



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NONA/ READY 



1. "IF SOMEONE WERE TO KISS ME" 

Bj OBOAB HAABB. ▲ cstchj soog from start to finish. Sonbrsttss should Dot b* without this 
song. Slide. ready. $5.00 per set. Mad* by BUTE LaNTEHN 8UDB 00. 

2. "SHE LOOKS PRETTY 0000 FROM WHERE I SIT" 

By OSOAB KAASB. Topical eon*, tweet music, jroras catchy. Sspd for It. 

S. M l OIRE NOT, TH0U6H HER HAIR RE DARK OR FAIR" 

By HEBBBBT JOHI8. High claaa ballad. It will make good anywhere you put It. BUdaa ready. 

95.00 per aet. Made by BLITB LANTBBN 8LIDB OO. 

4. "WON'T YOU COME AND JOIN OUR CHURCH" 

By OBCAB BaalBi Words are fuony. Bora encore. 

5. "DOWN IN OEORQIA ON CAMP MEETING DAY" 

A great coon march song. Great for opening. • Knockout for closing. By BATHAB BIVIBS, writer 

of the world's two fanx-us songs, " 'Deed I Ain't' Been No Messenger Boy" and "Gimme My 

Money." Slides ready. $5.00 per eat. Brery picture a laugh. 

Made by BUTE LANTBBN 8LIDB 00. 



— 

I9IO 

"CINDER GREEN" 

A Coon Serenade. For Big Number. By B ATHAB BIYTJTB. 










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T. When The Sugar Corn Is Waving, Sweetheart, Mine" 

Beautiful Ballad. BT JOYCE and BXTBT. Slides ready. $5.00 par set. 
Made by BLITB LANTBBN 8UDB 00. 

8. "LOVE ME ALL THE TIME" 

By TOM LBXOJrXXB. Coou song, good for soubrette. ' Writer of "Just On* Word of Consolation," 

TBI KINO OF COON 80V08. 

8. "If You Don't Change Your Livin' That's The Way You'll Die" 

It will talk for itself. Slides ready. $5.00 par net Made by DeWITT a WHBBTJsB 

10. "PICKANINNY, IT'S TIME YOU WERE IN BED" 

By NATHAN BITCH*. A Conn Lullaby. When you once hear it you can't forgot It Slide* ready. 

$5.00 par aet. Made by RLITB LANTBBN SLIDE 00 

11. "THINK OF ME WHEN I'M GONE" 

March Ballad, by WM. ELLIOTT. Full of ginger from start to finish. 811dos ready. $9.00 per set, 

Msde by ELITE LANTBBN SLIDE 00. 



We have orchestrations for these 



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BlVIlfet, Mg>. Prof. Dept. Too oil know Him, *nd you will bo* woll taken ci 



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We are now signing nets for EASTERN WHEEL BURLESQUE SHOWS for NEXT SEASON 








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PLAYING THE COLONIAL THIS WEEK (FED. 14) 





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Will revive die latter part of May his International success "GRINGOIRE, THE STREET SINGER" by Willard Holcombe and Julian Edwards 



We Are Not the Funniest Family on Earth; We Never Said So 



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American Music Hall, New York, this Week (Feb. 14) 




KAUFMAN 




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THIS WEEK (Feb. 14) HAMMERSTEIN'S, New York. ON at 3:15 and 9:15 

A GENUINE HIT __,7, _ „... i ^iT 

Week Feb. 21, Shea's, Buffalo EDW. S. KELLER, Agent 



TEN CENTS 




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AMERICAN MUSIC HALL 

BOSTON 

A few of the acts that have played and are 
booked (or the New England Circuit: Empire 
City Quartette; Ed. Blo n deU and Com- 
pany; JuKet?; Eddie Clark and his 
"Winning Widows," Kenny and Hollis; 
Frank Bush; Gardner and Stoddard; 
Harry Jolson; Sam J. Curtis and Com- 
pany; "The Ten Georgia Campers;" 
Sophie Tucker; WiuarcTs "Temple of! 
Music;" Luken's Lions ;TorrelIi's Pony 
Circus; Austin Brothers; Lamb's Man- 
nikins, Dorsch and Russell; Petching 
Brothers; Kent's Seals; Mr. and Mrs; 
Harry Thome and Company; M Peter 
the Great;" Daly's Country Choir, and 
Rinaldo. 

Compare these acts with those playing other 

New England Circuits. 

"BIG TIME" ACTS 

playjhe New England Circuit, and good acts 
desirous of playin&the "Big Time" are always 
in line after finishing our New England time. 



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MANAGERS ! 



PERFORMERS ! 



It will be to your advantage to communicate with 

WILLIAM MORRIS, Inc. 

(FRED MARDO, Manager ) 

American Music Hall, Boston, Mass. 




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Represents tire 

LONDON 

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Sums of 






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"TleMioWbiilto- 
Timed Bedridty" 

THE KSOUITC MASIBt OF THE 

Laughter World 

Showing to crowded houses 
I at the 

Orpbeum 
Theatre 

BROOKLYN 



All Communloations 



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PRICE TEN CENTS. 



INTERNATIONAL VAUDEVILLE 

THR OUGH BECK AND BUTT 

The Orpheum Circuit "Buys in" on English Time. 
Barrasford Tour the Big Objective. 



The vaudeville news of the week, given 
oat through the Orpheum Circuit's Pub- 
licity Department on Monday, is that 
Martin Beck and Alfred Butt have joined 
hands for the English time to be operated 
by Mr. Butt, the Orpheum Circuit "buy- 
ing in" on Butt's option on the Barrasford 
tour; also taking an interest in the Pal- 
ace, proposed to be built in Glasgow, also 
the new hall in London, both promoted by 
Mr. Butt, who manages the Palace in 
London. 

The deal was closed last Friday, a par- 
tial payment on the consideration passing 
from Beck to Butt that day. The amount 
is reported at over $00,000. The closing 
of the option Butt holds on the Barras- 
ford houses was completed by cable, and 
the final details will be settled when Mr. 

Butt reaches England. 

The official announcement given out 
included the usual remarks about the vast 
amount of time the coalition will give art- 
ists, and mentioned the United Booking 
Offices managers, but only as a part of the 
combined circuits. It was repeatedly re- 
ported that Percy O. Williams and B. F. 
Keith were negotiating with Mr. Butt, 
I when Beck stepped in, capping the trans- 
action with a check. 

William Morris was also interested in 
the Butt proposition, but depended some- 
what upon the result of the visit of Geo. 
M. Leventritt to London, where the attor- 
ney went for the purpose of tying up the 
Barrasford houses, if that could be done. 
The option held by Butt prevented it, 
however, though Mr. Morris said this week 
that Mr. Leventritt, who returns today, 
had made an English connection satisfac- 
tory to him. 

The addition of English time to the Or- 
pheim Circuit gives it a path of playhouses 
from San Francisco to Paris, with a strip 
of 1,000 miles between New York and 



Chicago a barren tract. In Paris, the Al- 
hambra, included in the Butt option, will 
be operated, and Mr. Beck is looking at 
present as far ahead as Berlin, though that 
is a distant possibility. 

Mr. Butt secured the option on the Bar- 
rasford Tour from Walter De Frece, who 
first obtained it, as reported in Vabiett, 
by cable from London when the option was 
first given. In his interview in Vabdctt two 
weeks ago Mr. Butt intimated strongly 
that he held the Barrasford time safely un- 
der this option. At that time he also men- 
tioned that Walter Gibbons would not dis- 
pose of his Holborn Empire in London's 
West End to Oswald Stoll, and this brings 
in the important English circuits Messrs. 
Beck and Butt will have to deal with. 

While the taking of an interest in Al- 
fred Butt's venture is really the most im- 
portant and seemingly far-reaching hap- 
pening of recent years in vaudeville, car- 
rying with it a surety that one circuit will 
eventually book acts nearly all over the 
world, the American-English combination 
brings the entire European situation in 
vaudeville, mostly centered in Great 
Britain, to the surface. 

The De Frece Circuit has been booking 
through the Moss-Stoll offices at Cranford 
Mansions, London, under an agreement, 
shortly expiring. It is safe to conclude 
that when Walter De Frece turned over 
his option on the Barrasford Circuit to 
Mr. Butt, De Frece made a condition that 
if Butt exercised the option the De Frece 
houses were to be included in any circuit 
Butt then had or formed. The De Frece 
Tour consists of about ten houses, some 
four first class and three of these having 
that distinction through being in English 
towns where there is no opposition, a 
rather rare occurrence on the other side. 
The Barrasford Tour l?as eight or ten 
houses several of which oppose halls 
managed by the Moss-Stoll people. 
Along with the Palace, London, Mr. 
Butt and the Palace directors are 
(Continued on page 10.) 



SEELEY HAS SOME NEWS. 

Some news was handed out by Walter 
Hoff Seeley, the general manager of Will- 
iam Morris, Western, Inc., when Mr. See- 
ley reached town last Sunday. 

The most important was that the west- 
ern end of the Morris Circuit had taken 
over by lease for twenty years the theatre 
now building in Spokane, and which was 
first promoted for the Shuberts. It is ex- 
pected to be ready by next June. Mr. 
Seeley said that some hitch occurring in 
the relations between the Shuberts and 
the builders, a new corporation called the 
American Building Co., was formed to 
complete the theatre, which his company 
immediately leased. The steel work is 
already in position. 

In Vancouver, Mr. Seeley said, a site 
had been secured at Georgia and Howe 
Streets. Geo. J. McKenzie, formerly con- 
nected with W. B. Lawrence at Winnipeg, 
is interested in this theatre project, of 
which the Morris Co. (Western) holds a 
one-half interest in ground and building. 

Propositions for Seattle and Portland 
have been settled upon, said the general 
manager, and the papers closing the deals 
are in transit for signatures. 

Accompanying Mr. Seeley, or in the city 
with him, was Samuel Newhouse, of Salt 
Lake City, who is behind the music hall 
to be built for the Morris Circuit in the 
Mormon town. It has been decided to call 
the Salt Lake theatre "The Newhouse." 
Mr. Newhouse is now concerned financially 
in the Morris Western corporation to the 
extent that he is a director in it. 

With Seeley a considerable portion of 
his stay here was Henry Ives Cobb, the 
noted architect. 

It was announced that C. C. Colin is to 
be the manager of the new American Mu- 
sic Hall, a Morris house at Omaha, due to 
open in April. 

When Mr. Seeley was asked if his visit 
to New York had been brought about just 
at this time through the "merger" possi- 
bility, he reported it had not, and that 
the "merger" was off for good and all. 
He is due to return to San Francisco to- 
day ( Friday ) . 

In Denver, Mr. Seeley remarked, the 
Morris Western concern had a site upon 
which to build, and also had a bid in for 
the Auditorium, owned by the city, and 
recently vacated by the Shuberts. 



FREGOLI At OLYMPIA. 

(Special Cable to Vabiett.) 

Paris, Feb. 28. 
Fregoli, the lightning change artist, 
opens today at the Olympia. Ethel 
Levey, the American comedienne, recently 
occupied the house for a short engagement 
as a feature. 



AFTER OTHER BIO STARS. 

London, Feb. 15. 

An effort to secure Eleanor Duse, the 

Italian tragedienne, is being made by the 

agents of Oswald Stoll, who now has 

Mmes. Bernhardt and Rejane under con- 
tract to appear in London vaudeville. 

It is reported the chances of securing 
the Italian actress are very fair. 

Ellen Terry is another, though Miss 
Terry has announced from time to time 
that she will not accept a vaudeville 
proposition. However that may be, it is 
said here that Mr. Stoll is apt to capture 
her. 

Though Martin Harvey has denied that 
he will enter vaudeville, it is said Mr. 
Harvey will appear at the Palace this 
summer. 



"BLACKLIST" NOT SUSPENDED. 

Several rumors on the street this week 

had to do with the "blacklist." They 

were to the effect that it was about to be 

suspended by the managers who have 

maintained the "opposition sheet," and 
also that "blacklisted" acts were being 
hooked on the other side for next season. 
The reports were denied by the bigger 
managers, who said there was not a par- 
ticle of truth in them. 



JOE CHOYNSKI KNOWS. 

Chicago, Feb. 23. 
Joe Choynski, former pugilist and now 
director of his own boxing school, is be- 
ing schooled in a new act written by 

Arthur (iillespie. Jack Lait, of the Ameri- 
can Music Hall, is the pilot in Choyn- 
ski's new undertaking. 

Choynski is the only man who has 
fought both Jeffries and Johnson. He 
fought a 20-round draw with the former, 
and knocked out the negro in four rounds. 

His turn will consist of a little talk 
about the two "pugs." 



VARIETY 



"MERGER" COLD AT PRESENT. 

Morris Meyerfeld, Jr., left New York 
for San Francisco on Tuesday, John W. 
Considine leaving the day before for Seat- 
tle. It ws9 practically admitted last Sat- 
urday that all "merger" meetings between 
the Orpheum people and William Morris' 
side were over for the present. The final 
one was held last Friday. It was found 
that an agreement on terms seemed im- 
possible, but which side made it im- 
possible has not been made known. 

They may be renewed within a month, 
or when Mr. Meyerfeld returns, though 
those near the big managers say the 
"merger" negotiations may be off for good. 

This week the Morris office wrote to a 
Michigan summer park assuring the man- 
agement, which had expressed fear that in 
case of a Beck-Morris combination the op- 
position offered to the Orpheum Circuit 
would cause his park to be cast out, that 
there was no chance of the combination 
being effected. 

Martin Beck denied this week that he 
or anyone associated with him held the 
lease for the new music hall to foe built on 
the Brewster Block site. The Schlits 
Brewing Co. controls the property. The 
Beck connection with it is said to come 
through Herman Fehr, the attorney for 
the Schlits Company, and who is very in- 
fluential in it. Mr. Fehr is linked with 
Mr. Beck in one or two theatrical prop- 
ositions in the west. 

A smaller theatre to be in the same 
building, aside from the music hall pro- 
posed, is reported to have been bid for 
by David Weis, of Greenwall & Weie. 
Herts & Talant are the architects. It was 
claimed by a man who professed to be in- 
formed on the subject that the musk hall 
would occupy the block alone, and a sec- 
ond theatre was not contemplated. 

The position of John J. Murdoch: with 
the United Booking Offices still remains 
undefined. While Mr. Murdock has been 
about the offices the past week, his status 
there, if he is officially connected, has not 
been determined upon. 



SIX WEEKS FOR TANGUAY. 
It is said that Eva Tanguay has agreed 
to play six weeks in vaudeville, commenc- 
ing April 14, and all on the Keith time, 
remaining two weeks in each of Mr. 
Keith's three largest houses, including the 
Fifth Avenue, New York. The weekly 
consideration is $2,600. 

Chicago, Feb. 23. 
It is said here that Bessie Clayton, with 
"The Follies" at the Auditorium, has 
given in her "notice" and may leave the 
show this Saturday night. Miss Clayton 
may be persuaded to remain, but in that 
ease her notice will be withdrawn. Eva 
Tanguay still remains the star of "The 
Follies." 



DUNEDINS RECONCILED. 

Jimmie and Mrs. Dunedin (formerly 
Maude Banvard) have become reconciled. 
There was a suit pending in the courts for 
the annullment of their marriage. This 
will be discontinued. 

The reconciliation occurred when the 
Dunedins were playing the Columbia a 
few weeks ago at the same time the Ban- 
vards were at the Colonial. The young 
people met on Broadway and after a talk 
agreed that they should take up married 
life. The elders of both families were 
agreeable to the plan. 



CAS STRIKE RUINS BUSINESS. 
Philadelphia, Feb. 23. 
This city is again in the grasp of an- 
other big car strike which has ruined 
business and hammered a heavy blow at 

theatricals just when it seemed as if the 
season was going to wind up with a 
strong flourish. 

It rained heavily Monday night and the 
theatregoers declined to walk, the result be- 
ing that almost every house in town 
played to small crowds. Tuesday, a holi- 
day, the theatres picked up a little in 
patronage. Keith's vaudeville bill at- 
tracted capacity audiences twice; the bur- 
lesque houses practically sold out at each 
show, and the moving picture houses did 
well, considering the conditions. 

The principal riots and disorder were 
in Market Street, where the Victoria and 
Palace, and several of the smaller houses 
are situated and business was injured. 
The streets were jammed all day with a 
riotous crowd; there was shooting and 
persons injured. Several scrambles between 
the police and mobs occurred almost in 
front of Lubin's moving picture establish- 
ment in Market Street, and the film firm 
did some vivid work without cost and 
realistic to the life. 

During- the disturbances of Monday 
night, Fred G. Nixon-Nirdlinger, manager 
of the Park and People's Theatres, was in- 
jured by being struck with a brick. The 
manager went outside the Park Theatre 
to try to quell a row when he was struck, 
receiving severe lacerations of the face. 
David McCaw, his assailant was arrested 
and held in $1,200 bail, charged with 
assault. 



"PIANO ACT" ABROAD. 

Before Llewllyn Johns, the Moss-Stoll 
New York representative, received his 
hurried orders last week to return to Lon- 
don forthwith, he signed Montgomery and 
Moore to appear at the London Hippo- 
drome next August. 

The call for Johns to leave New York 
for the London headquarters of the Eng- 
lish circuit came with much suddenness, 
and the representative sailed Saturday. 

Recent reports from London have said 
that the Moss-Stoll offices books are well 
jammed up with everything excepting ex- 
tra large features, and that is ascribed 
aS a possible reason why Mr. Stoll wanted 
his American representative back in the 
family circle, though it does not explain 
the haste, not the usual English method. 

More people than those believing the 
first story suspect that the reports of the 
Beck-Butt combination reached Mr. Stoll's 
cars before it became known in New York, 
and that Mr. Stoll wants the situation 
over here explained to him verbally, hence 
the cable to Johns. 



BIRMINGHAM ORPHEUM THROUGH. 

Birmingham, Ala., Feb. 23. 

There will be roller skating once more 
at the Orpheum, commencing with next 
week. According to the schedule, the roll- 
ers should have revolved again last Mon- 
day, but vaudeville supplied by the Or- 
pheum Circuit has continued one week 
longer than it should have. 

Before the Orpheum was the Orpheum 
it was a skating rink. Taking it away 
from the masses to show Birmingham 
high class vaudeville for a few weeks 
hasn't cost Martin Beck over $13,000. 



AVIATION MEET PROGRESSING. 

Atlantic City, Feb. 23. 

The aviation meet being promoted for 
this place June 16, next, by Geo. Homans, 
with several hotel men here, is 
progressing. 

Mr. Homans has announced that he has 
secured as entries for the flights young 
Jay Gould, who will fly in a Wright ma- 
chine with himself as aviator. Martin 
Beck has entered his Herring- Curtis ma- 
chine, and Ferry Corwey, the foreign mu- 
sical clown, who lately has been much 
interested in breaking up the atmosphere, 
is going to be here with a Voison. 

Mr. Homans has hopes and some assur- 
ance that the youthful Teddy Roosevelt 
will also be one of the contestants. 



McCOY SISTERS TOGETHER. 

Chicago, Feb. 23. 

The McCoy Sisters will be together once 
again when Charles B. Dillingham starts 
his newest production, "The Echo," at 
the Studebaker April 11. Richard Carle 
will be featured in the new Summer 
production. 

Both Nellie and Bessie McCoy have been 
engaged. Nellie, who lately left "The 
Silver Star," will remain in vaudeville 
for four weeks, playing on the Morris 
Circuit. 



VENTRILOQUIST'S VOICE GONE. 

The engagement billed this week at the 
Colonial, New York, of the Great Lester 
was canceled on Monday, when the ven- 
triloquist discovered his voice had dis- 
appeared. Instead of the customary tones 
Lester's vocal cords had given forth, 
nothing but a little squeak remained. 

It may be that Lester will be obliged 
to rest for the remainder of this season to 
recover his normal speech. 



FIELDS SIGNS MISS FRANKLIN. 

It is said that one of the important 
members of the new Lew Fields revue 
to be produced for the coming summer is 
Irene Franklin. Several other well known 
people are being negotiated for. 

The book 4s to be written by Glen 
McDonough, with music by A. Baldwin 
Sloans. 



SWELL LOOKING CALF. 

Clapps Crossing, R. I., Feb. 23. 
Elwood E. Sweet, a farmer of Foster 
township, has a freak in shape of a calf 
with a moustache and a Van Dyke beard. 
The calf is the bearded wonder of all the 
county farmers. Sweet insists the animal 
looks almost human. 



"RECTOR" COMPANY CLOSING. 

Norfolk, Va., Feb. 23. 
"The Girl From Rector's" company with 
Carrie Webber, in the lead will dose in 
about two weeks somewhere in North 
Carolina. The show was barred out of 
Richmond after a committee from that 
city saw the performance at the Academy 
here. 



A PEACHERINO EXAMPLE. 

Boston, Feb. 23. 
Marvellous Griffith, the new feature at 
Keith's last week, had all the mathema- 
ticians of Harvard University on the run 
during his engagement here. Griffith went 
over to the university with E. K. Nadel, 
his manager, and R. G. Larsen, of Keith's. 

They met the mathematical sharks of 
Harvard, including Professor Julian Cbol- 
idge, head of that department; and Pro- 
fessor Hugo Munsterberg, the psychologist. 
They bombarded him with problems which 
Griffith worked out as fast as they came. 
Here is a sample of some forty questions 
which he answered correctly: 

"My birthday is April 23. If the next 
time my birthday comes on Easter Sun- 
day the population of Boston were sixty 
per cent, more than the sum of all the 
numbers from 14,107 to the next prime 
number above and they should all cele- 
brate my birthday by giving me as many 
Easter eggs as there will then be years in 
my age, and if I should sell those eggs at 
forty-one cents a dosen, what would be 
the compound interest on the money at 
three per cent, from that day until the 
next time my birthday falls on Easter 
Sunday ?" 

Griffith also worked out, mentally, the 
compound interest of one cent per annum 
since the birth of Christ. He told them 
that, if this sum were laid out in silver 
dollars upon the surface of the earth, it 
would reach so far above it that a man 
traveling 600 miles a second from the top 
of the coins would reach the earth again 
in 20,000,00(MM»,000 years. 



FIVE "FADETTBS" IN NEW ACT. 

With the disruption of the former "Bos- 
ton Fadettes," an instrumental turn of 
all-female musicians, playing in vaudeville 
for years under the direction of B. F. 
Keith, five of the young women, including 
the "drummer," have formed a combina- 
tion under the management of Loney 
Haskell. 

The five are the Misses Churchill, Wila- 
chek, Rogers, Piper and Swan. They will 
appear in a sort of sketch, called "The 
Musical Suiftagettes." In the original or- 
ganisation the drummer had a solo with 
herself and "traps." 



MIDGETS GIVE CIRCUS. 

All the present circus acts at the Hippo- 
drome, New York, will close March 15. 
On the Monday after forty-five midgets 
from "The Midget City" in Paris will take 
charge of the "circus" end of the perform- 
ance at the Sixth Avenue amphitheatre. 
The little fellows will give all the usual 
"circus acts," and probably remain as the 
variety feature until the end of the sea- 
son. The Marinelli office booked in the 
midgets. 



TWO FOR "LULU'S HUSBANDS." 

In the middle of March, when the Shu- 
berts send forth "Lulu's Husbands" Mabel 
Barrison and Harry Connors will be fea- 
tured in the doubly divided title role. 



ACTRESS ATTEMPTS SUICIDE. 

Portland, Ore., Feb. 23. 
By plunging into the river from Madison 
Street Bridge yesterday afternoon, Ethel 
Smith, formerly of the team of Montrief 
and Smith, tried to end her life. The 
cause was Leo White, who sings "ill songs" 
at Pantages marrying Zelma Summers, a 
soubret, playing at Fritz's Theatre, last 
Thursday. Mr. Montrief recently secured 
a divorce from Miss Smith. 



VARIETY 



MADISON SQUARE GARDEN 
LIKELY AS A SUMMER "HIP" 



Counihan, Stone, Powers & Pollack Lease American 
League Park for Summer Hippodrome Entertain- 
ment and Are Negotiating for the Garden, 
to Form Part of a Circuit. 



American League Park, New York, will 

be the basis this summer for a scheme of 
hippodromes which promises to be rather 
^^far-reaching. The strife to corral ball 
parks belonging to minor league teams 
may have an effect upon the number of 
units in the system, but it is known that 
Win. J. Counihan, Mark L. Stone, Pat T. 
Powers and Harry Pollock are formulat- 
ing plans for an extensive scheme", al- 
though the lease of American League 
Park in this city is the first step which 
has been actually consummated. 

Frank Farrell, owner of the "Yankees' " 
grounds, last Saturday signed up with 
Counihan, Stone, Powers & Pollock to 
give them possession of the grounds to 
start hippodrome performances on the 
evening of Memorial Day, May 30. Per- 
formances will be given every evening 
thereafter throughout the summer. Into 
such other parks as these showmen may 
secure, the acts which appear in New 
York will be booked. The presence of Pat 
Powers in the combine is significant, for 
he is President of the Eastern League, 
mid would naturally have an influence 
with that Association and other leagues 
which are a party to the National Base- 
ball Agreement. 

The fact also prompted the conclusion 
that inasmuch as Powers and Pollock are 
extensive mid -winter producers of big 
events at Madison Square Garden that 
they might possibly be considering the 
big building as a place for a summer 
show. Variety investigated at the busi- 
ness oflice of the C.nrden and found that 
negotiations to this end were going for- 
ward, although contracts had not, up to 
Wednesday afternoon, been signed. Fur 
Iher investigation developed the fact that 
should the Garden be secured it will be 
devoted to the presentation of hippodrome 
acts in conjunction with Counihan, Stone, 
Powers & Pollock baseball parks. 

The immense capacity of the Garden 
would admit of a scale of prices as low as 
10-20-30 for a summer run of sensational 
arts, and a performance somewhat along 
lines presented by the big circuses in the 
Garden every spring. Acts will be im- 
//%portcd suitable to the purpose, high dives, 
^^sensational automobile acts and other 
"thrillers" will be shown in the air, while 
a tanbark ring and one immense stage 
will be used for circus acts and "dumb" 
shows. 

Madison Square Garden has usually 
stood closed all summer, with the possible 
exception of one season when roller skat- 
ing was conducted with much profit by 
Powers and Pollack. The Garden was 
cool in the warmest days, unless the 
skaters indulged with too much fervor, 
but for tin* purpose of sitting still and 
watching a show its temperature wa-» 
ideal iind, indeed, on sonic of the extreme 
ly warm days decidedly lower (h;in in tin; 
coolest sections of the citv. 



POLO GROUNDS "HIP" MANAGER. 

About May 30 the "Hippodrome" show 
will open at the Polo Grounds, New York, 
controlled by the New York Baseball 
Club. That corporation will handle the 
shows, having installed William Gray, a 
former theatrical man in its office (St. 
James Building) as the active executive of 
the venture. 

It is probable that Mr. Gray will take 
over the direction of other of the National 
League parks, erecting stages before the 
grandstands for evening performances and 
removing them when the diamonds are be- 
ing employed for the ball games during 
the afternoons. 

'Just now," said Mr. Gray to a Varikty 
representative, "The details of 'our plan 
are rather up in the air. I am leaving for 
the south shortly, but will be back the 
first week in April and will then be pre- 
pared to make a complete announcement." 

Mr. Gray added that the Polo Grounds' 
enterprise would be connected with none 
of the other baseball "hip" schemes, but 
would be handled entirely by him together 
with whatever other parks came in. No 
hooking arrangement had yet been formed, 
he concluded. 



PID6E0N GOES WITH ORPHEUM. 

On Monday Edward E. Pidgeon hung up 
his hat in the Orpheum Circuit's Publicity 
Department, and became a regular fellow 
about the place. 

Mr. Pidgeon's duties will not conflict 
with those of Mark A. Lucschcr, who 
has been at the head of the press depart- 
ment since it was installed. With the 
extension of the Orpheum Circuit's inter- 
est to European shores, Mr. Luescher will 
probably have the important task of in- 
itiating the English newspaper men into 
the value of faultless "copy" from a 
"press agent," and Martin Beck, coinci- 
dent with his foreign connection, can re- 
mark with self-assurance that he has on 
his staff the two best publicity pushers. 



RECORD DIVORCE AND MARRIAGE. 

Otto T. Max I'liger. an acrobat appear- 
ing at the IIip|todrome, established a New 
^ oi k record for divorce and marriage last 
Friday, Feb. IS, when Justice McCall 
gi anted him a divorce in County Court, 
signing the papers at .'1 p. m. Twelve min- 
utes later Alderman White, in City Hall, 
bad pronounced I'nger and Malenie Anne 
I'rodoghi. an opera singer, man and wife. 

FENTON AND CONRAD SEPARATE. 

Marie Fenton mid Con Conrad, who 
made a successful entry into metropolitan 
vaudeville ;ii Ilainnierstein's a few weeks 
ii;'o, have separated. Conrad will frame 
ii|» a new a< I with Irene Shannon while 
Miss 1'Vnioii will lake Kay Walker as her 
parlner. The latter turn is booked for 
Young's Pier. Atlantic City, next week. 



AGENT AFTER HIS COMMISSION. 

On Saturday afternoon in Boston, Jor- 
dan, Haydn and Zeno Brothers, with the 
Scribner "Oh, You Woman" show (Colum- 
bia this week), were attached by Jos. 
Shea, the agent, for $160, commission al- 
leged to be due Shea for booking the act 
with the show. 

He has a telegram in his possession 
from the quartet stating that the offer 
for the Scribner company was acceptable, 
and the agent said he then closed the en- 
gagement for the act. 

Another case Shea is interested in as 
agent is that of the Weber Family against 
Hammerstein's. The Family played there 
last week, receiving at the end of the time 
$125, whereas they held an "0. K." signed 
"Aron Kessler" (for Hammerstein's) for 
$175. The "0. K." was given in Shea's 
office. The agent said the amount might 
have been a misunderstanding, though he 
thought himself positive in recollecting 
that Mr. Kessler had agreed upon $175 as 
the figure. Mr. Kessler said he had dis- 
tinctly mentioned "$125 r " and felt hurt 
that Hammerstein's had been placed in a 
false position through the complication; 
also that whoever signed his name has 
misspelled "Aaron." 

A lot of loose talk about what could 
happen to whoever signed Mr. Kessler's 
identification appendage has floated about. 
Most of it was silly. The impression was 
that a misunderstanding stirred up the 
trouble, nothing apparently being out of 
the usual course otherwise. An agent 
would not have misstated a price to an 
act under the circumstances, and the man- 
agement in this instance would not re- 
pudiate any salary agreed upon. 



TO SET HEARING DATE. 

Albany, Feb. >:>'. 

Asscmblvnian Crcen will make an an- 
nouncement next week as to the Employ- 
ment Agency bill, now before the Com- 
mittee on CJeneral Laws of which he is 
Chairman. He will then set a date for a 
public hearing. This hearing will be a 
joint one, the Senate Committee before 
which the bill is, being on hand then. 

At that time l>oth sides interested will 
be present and the provisions will be gone 
over closely. Besides the forces previous- 
ly enumerated as behind the bill have 
been added the favorable resolutions of 
numerous labor organizations in the State. 
These have been printed and copies are in 
the hands of every legislator in Albany. 



LILLIAN LORRAINE IN ACT. 

Atlantic City, Feb. 23. 

Lillian Lorraine, at one time connected 
with Flo Zicgfeld's "Follies," in to break 
into vaudeville here by consent of Ben 
Harris at Young's Tier. The event will 
occur in about three weeks. There will 
be four bovs iir Miss Lorraine's act. It 
is one of the first of the proposed Zieg- 
feld vaudeville productions. 

For the Easter week Mr. Harris has 
arranged a big show, having Carrie Dc 
Mar and Valeska Suratt as joint features. 

MURPHY AND NICHOLS WILL STAR. 

After eoncludirig twenty-eight weeks of 
Orpheum time, which they will soon slari 
upon. Murphy and Nichols will begin 
preparation^ for a starring tour under the 
management of Ceo. K. Breunau. Mr. 
Murphy \\ill basr a new three aet eoniedy 
en his vaudeville sketches. 



LAUDER PLAYS FOUR SHOWS. 

On Washington's Birtliday (Tuesday) 
the bill at the American, including Harry 
l^auder, gave four performances, two in 
the theatre and two on the roof. 

The fireman detailed to the house or- 
dered the sale of tickets stopped at the 
matinee and night shows. 

On Wednesday William Morris was un- 
decided whether he would have two shows 
daily down and upstairs for the remainder 
of the week or not. 

Tomorrow (Saturday) night there will 
be a presentation to Lauder on the Ameri- 
can stage by the Morris Circuit. 

If the Scotchman intends to present Mr. 
Morris with any token of remembrance, it 
has not been made known. When Lauder 
played for Klaw & Erlanger the firm gave 
him a magnificent present the day he 
closed at the New York Theatre. 

On Wednesday Lauder sails for Eng- 
land, lie will fill in the intervening days 
from Sunday by appearing in Hartford on 
Monday and New Haven, Tuesday. 

Contrary to the printed placards about 
the American, describing this the final 
week of the Scotchman as the last he will 
appear here for six years, William Morris 
said he had Lauder under a contract for 
the next five years, and there would be an 
annual visit made by him to this side dur- 
ing that period. 

Boston, Feb. 23. 
On closing his engagement at the Ameri- 
can Music Hall tonight Harry Lauder 
came out front and presented a baton to 
Conductor Charles Frank of the house or- 
chestra, who has been touring with 
Lauder since that artist's first appearance 
here earlier in the season. 



EVERYTHING CONDENSED. 

Lowell, Mass., Feb. 23. 
A Lilliputian set of furniture has just 
been made for Mr. and Mrs. Philip Nicol, 
of Austin Street, who are believed to be 
the smallest couple in New England. 
Nicol is thirty-six inches tall. His wife is 
two inches taller. They have been mar- 
ried three years. Nicol runs a fruit and 
periodical store. The furniture includes a 
dining table nineteen inches high, china 
closet thirty-six inches high, bed four feet 
six inches long and other articles to 
correspond. 



FELIX AND BARRY BOTH "SINGLES." 

George Felix and Lydia Barry will not 
play together next season. They are in 
the Far West now playing their "four" 
act. 

Miss Barry may bid for musical 
comedy, having received several offers 
fiom managers in that field. Otherwise 
she will appear as a "single" in vaude- 
ville. She offered this style of act before 
the present combination was formed. 

Mr. Felix will remain in vaudeville, al- 
though the details of his plans have not 
\et been formulated. 



STAY HOME AFTER DARK. 

Fitchburg, Mass., Feb. 23. 
I'oliee Chief A. Q. Thnyer has prohibited 
children under fourteen from appearing at 
places of amusement after sunset unless 
accompanied by an adult. 

Loie fuller's Ballet holds ovei at the 
Fifth Avenue next week. 



VARIETY 



BURLESQUE AT HUBER'S. 

Moving pictures and "pop" vaudeville 
have the call in Fourteenth Street and to 
get away from such competition Geo. 
fluber has decided to introduce "girl" 
shows as the feature of the entertainment 
at his museum. 

He starts off this week with a conven- 
tion of "Merry Widows," diversified in 
types from tall, short, thin, fat, blonde, 
bay, roan and black. "Each "widow" sells 
votes to the men for a mere pittance, the 
proceeds going to support the Old Ladies' 
Home. By this method a man may vote 
for just the type of a woman he would 
most fancy leaving behind as his widow. 

The scheme, it is said, is being worked 
in conjunction with a matrimonial agency, 
but Mr. Huber has nothing to do with that 
end of the game. 

Starting next Monday he will establish 
a burlesque stock with Bessie Stanley as 
the principal woman. Wesley and Stanley 
will produce the burlesques and play the 
comedy roles. If the experiment proves 
satisfactory burlesque will be tried out on 
a rather extensive scale, eventually. 

For the burlesque, the admission at 
Hubert will be the same, ten cents. 



SETTLED BY ARBITRATION. 

A claim of $669 upon which Rube Welch 
and Kitty Francis Co., threatened to sue 
the Miner Estate, was settled by arbitra- 
tion a few days ago. It appears that 
Welch, Francis and Co. were engaged 
with Miner's "Americans." A dispute 
arose between Welch and the road man- 
ager of the show. The act quit without 
notice Saturday night, Feb. 2, when 
they were in Milwaukee, Welch threaten- 
ing to sue for salary. 

The Miners agreed to arbitrate the 
matter, and the following board was ap- 
pointed: Fred Niblo, for Welch; L. John- 
son, the lawyer for the Producing Man- 
agers' Association, representing the 
Miners, and Hollis E. Oooley as the third 
party. A settlement was effected by 
which $119 was allowed Welch and a 
counter claim for transportation of thirty 
odd dollars granted the Miners. This 
left a balance of $87 to be paid Welch 
by the burlesque managers. 



DOUBLY FATAL SHOOTING AFFRAY. 

Indianapolis, Feb. 23. 
While the performance was in progress 
at the Empire a week ago today, a double 
shooting took place in the alley near the 
stage door, the result being the death of 
both Louis Ostendorf, leader of the the- 
atre orchestra, and Adolf Cassau, a violin - 
i*t, who had recently been discharged by 
Ostendorf. Revenge prompted the attack, 
and although fatally wounded by two 
bullets from Cassau's revolver, Ostendorf 
wrested the weapon from his assailant's 
hand and fired three bullets through Cas- 
sau's head, killing him instantly. Osten- 
dorf died at the Deaconess Hospital an 
hour later. 



MAZIE YALE MARRIES. 

Las£ Friday, Feb. 18, at Camderi, N. J., 
Mazie Yale, of the "Cozy Corner Girls," 
was married to Thos. F. Taylor, Jr., of 
Philadelphia. Rev. Edward Rulp, a Metho- 
dist clergyman, performed the ceremony. 
Mrs. Taylor will not retire from the stage, 
but will continue, with her sister, Anna 
Yale, as the Yale Sinters. 



WESTERN TO QUIT TROT. 

Albany, N. Y., Feb. 23. 

It is reported that the Empire Circuit 
Co. will withdraw the Lyceum, Troy, 
X. Y., from its route sheets in a few 
weeks. It now plays the last three days 
of the week with Albany. 

What will be substituted remains to be 
teen. There is a report that the Western 
Wheel snows will return to Schenectady 
and take up again the battle with the 
Eastern crowd. Another story is that the 
Empire people have another town in view 
for burlesque. 

Troy was abandoned at the outset of 
this season, the shows going into Schenec- 
tady for a full week. At the same time 
the Columbia Amusement Co. turned the 
Mohawk over to its burlesque shows, 
splitting with Albany. The Westerners 
got much the worse of the contest and re- 
tired, taking up Troy to fill in the Albany 
week. 

Meanwhile the Empire, Schenectady, re- 
mained idle. There were plenty of offers 
for it, but none of them was satisfactory. 
The Empire Co. considered for a time the 
plan of playing pictures and "pop" vaude- 
ville there under its own management. 

Schenectady, Feb. 23. 
It was announced here early this week 
that the Empire Theatre on Albany 
Street, which abandoned burlesque shows 
a short time ago, will reopen next Mon- 
day with the attractions of the Empire 
Circuit Co. "The Umpire" wili be the 
initial feature upon the reopening. 



A THIRD DROPS IN. 

A third show for next season on the 
Eastern Burlesque Wheel has dropped in 
for Gordon & North, the actor-managers, 
though Cliff Gordon is still in vaudeville. 
When Bobby North isn't guessing out 
what the future of burlesque is going to 
be, he is a leading comedian for David 
Belasco. 

"The Merry Whirl" will probably be re- 
tained as a title by the couple, and "A 
Round of Pleasure" will be the name of 
the present "Lid Lifters," which H. S. 
Woodhull will pass over to the firm at 
the end of this season. To keep up the 
revolutionary titles, the third company 
may travel under the billing of "A Circle 
of Fun." 

Among those engaged so far are Sam 
Sidman, Harry Marks Stewart, Harry 
Yost and Geo. Hoey. 

Gordon & North's third will replace one 
now traveling over the Eastern Wheel. 



CHORUS GIRLS OF QUALITY. 

Boston, Feb. 23. 

Vivian Densmore, Susie Fisher and 
Stella Adams, of Rose Sydell's "London 
Belles," were rehearsing an extra at the 
Gaiety Feb. 17 when smoke streamed in 
from a fire next door. The house attaches 
started for the gallery with the fire hose 
in case the flames came their way. The 
girls jumped from the stage, grabbed the 
heavy hose and followed the men up the 
stairs. 

Not being used to this fireman-act the 
girls banged their shins and were more or 
less black and blue after it, but they made 
pood on the ascent and stood ready to help 
the men. The fire next door was put out 
easily by the department. The press agent 
heard about it that night and worked it 
duly in the morning papers. 



MUSICAL COMEDY AT 10-90-90. 

Boston, Feb. 23. 
A new theatre for musical comedy and 
pictures is to be built on Massachusetts 
Avenue, between the Massachusetts Cham- 
bers and the Back Bay branch of the State 
Street Trust Company. This will be the 
first theatre to be put up In the heart of 
the aristocratic Back Bay district The 
main building, to be erected by a real es- 
tate syndicate, will have offices in the ave- 
nue front. The theatre entrance will be 
on the front, opening into an eighty-five 
foot lobby. The house will back up on 
St. Cecelia street, where the stage entrance 
will be. Tbe theatre is to be named the 
Fensmere or the Fenway, and will be 
leased to the Irving F. Moore Amusement 
Co., with Moore as manager and booking 
direct The auditorium will be 115 by 48 
feet, seating 800 on the floor and 460 in 
the balcony, according to present plana 
Moore will put in musical comedy and pic- 
tures at 10-20-30. Plans have been drawn 
and the contract may have been let by 
now. Moore hopes to have his new house 
open for business by September. 



175,000 JUDGMENT. 

Judgment was returned in the Supreme 
Court a few days ago in favor of Mrs. 
Charles G. Hendricks in her suit against 
Laura Biggar, the actress and one-time 
vaudeville act. Mrs. Hendricks was the 
wife of a Brooklyn physician. She sued 
the actress for damages, alleging the 
alienation of her husband's affections. 

Laura Biggar first came into notoriety 
during the will contest of Henry M. Ben- 
nett, a millionaire of Monmouth County, 
N. J., who left her a fortune. She was 
successful against the relatives who sought 
to break the will and came into a hand- 
some legacy. It was after this that the 
Hendrickses became involved in her 
career. 



BREAKS LONG STAY. 

With many expressions of regret Weber 
& Rush are moving this week to the new 
Columbia Building. Their offices in the 
Knickerbocker Theatre Building have been 
occupied by the firm for eight years, when 
the partnership was formed. Four years 
previously Ed F. Rush entered the Knick- 
erbocker alone, and he is the last of the 
first tenants in that building. 

As leases on present quarters of East- 
ern Burlesque Wheel managers' expire, 
the managers will remove themselves into 
the office building erected by the Colum- 
bia Amusement Co. 



BESSIE MAY GO FREE. 

Emmanuel A. Eichner, a theatrical at- 
torney, last week moved that the com- 
pliant against Bessie Toone, charged with 
grand larceny, should be dismissed. The 
argument resulted in the motion being 
granted, provided the Grand Jury did not 
return a formal indictment during the 
present month, which, it is said, is not at 
al! likely. Miss Toone has been a mem- 
ber of "The Follies" and has also appeared 
with A I H. Woods' shows. 



"THE SEVENTH GIRL" IS TITLE. 

Chicago, Feb. 23. 

"The Seventh Girl" will open March 27 
at Milwaukee, coming to Chicago the fol- 
lowing week. Hyams and Mclntyre will 
be starred in the show, produced by Will 
J. Block. Allan K. Foster will hold .down 
a comedy part. 



TWO PACIFIC COAST 81008. 

On March 1, Jerome H. Remick & Go. 
will. open the second of their Pacific Coast 
retail stores for the sale of sheet music. 
It will be located at 606 Broadway, Los 
Angeles, with Al Goldflnger in charge. 

At 008 Market Street, San Francisco, 
Remick & Co. opened the first of the far 
western sale stores on Feb. 15, with Leo 
Grabbe as manager. H. J. Rigby, who is 
the general coast representative for the 
firm was empowered by F. B. Belcher, 
who settled these stands while away* to 
locate other stores in the northwest. 
Mr. Belcher returned from his western 
trip last week, and reports everything 
booming along the line of the 42 retaiK 
stores now operated by the Remick Co. 



UNGRAMMATICAL TITLE GOES. 

Though the title of one of "Shapiro's" 
latest title songs is ungrammatical, it 
must stand, says the publisher, to protect 
the singers of it. The name of the collec- 
tion of words and music is "Any Little 
Girl That's a Nice Little Girl Is the Right 
Little Girl for Me." 

The title is long enough for two or 
three mistakes, but there's only one. The 
error is the word "That," which should be 
"Who." Maurice Shapiro has consulted 
three specialists while attempting to have 
"who" fit in the melody, but it can not 
be done, he says. Fred Fischer, now of 
the "Shapiro" staff, wrote the song. 

Another "Shapiro" publication, "When 
Rosalie Sings Ciribiribi," by Ray Goetz 
and Melville Gideon, is soon to be the 
storm centre of litigation. Mr. Shapiro 
claims some one has taken his title, al- 
most, words and melody. When a pub- 
lished copy of the "copy" appears there 
will be an injunction applied for, quoth he. 



BUYS FISCHER CATALOG. 

Meyer Cohen, manager of the Chas. K. 
Harris music publishing house, announced 
this week that Mr. Harris had purchased 
the catalog of the Fred Fischer Co., and 
had engaged Jerome Shay, formerly of the 
Fischer Co. Fred Fischer is now with 
"Shapiro." 



BARRON IN CHICAGO. 

Chicago, Feb. 23. 
At the Chicago branch of M. Witmark 
& Sons, the music publishers, Ted S. Bar- 
ron is now comfortably settled as manager. 



STRAIGHT SUNDAY SHOWS. 

Most of the performances in the New 
York theatres Sunday were the "straight- 
est" the town has ever seen. Nobody cared 
to "take a chance" under the present cir- 
cumstances, although it was the generaHP 
impression that Mayor Gaynor was dis- 
inclined to enforce the Sunday law too 
rigidly. No violations were reported and 
no arrests made. 

At Hammerstein's the show was changed 
somewhat. Instead of giving her new act. 
Gertrude Hoffmann did a straight spe- 
cialty. DeHaven and Sidney withdrew al- 
together. At the Colonial Mrs. Patrick 
Campbell did not attempt to play her 
sketch, but recited. Norton and Nicholson 
played at the Columbia without any pro- 
test. It was the police captain's opinion 
it was a "talking" act and not a sketch 
or farce, inasmuch as only two people were 
involved. A talking act with more than 
two people would constitute a "sketch." 



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VoL XVII. FEBRUARY 26. 



Ne. 12. 



There isn't a great deal of difference be- 
tween routing an American act to jamp 
from New York to open at Manchester, 
England, and sending an act from this city 
to start upon the Orpheum Circuit at Spo- 
kane, Washington. The distance is, if 
anything, in favor of Manchester. 



That is why the move made by Martin 
Beck in annexing an English circuit to 
the Orpheum Circuit's holdings is not the 
great business leap it apparently seems 
because "England" is in the question. 



That it is an important step in vaude- 
ville history, with results unknown per- 
haps accruing from the Napoleonic leap of 
^ir. Beck's, is not to be denied, but the 
I mere taking over of a one-half interest 
"doesn't spell success, though the always 
advancing march of the Orpheum Circuit 
is a criterion to be guided by as to the 
future of the houses abroad Beck may 
partly or wholly control. 



It has accumulated a surplus that permits 
It entering any proposition, for a great 
portion of this surplus is in cash. Large 
dividends have been paid annually, and the 
Circuit has been buying np or building its 
own theatres as fast as that could be done, 
of recent years. 



In England Alfred Butt established him- 
self through managing the London Palace, 
He has strong backing, financially, both 
through his directors of the Palace and the 
call for the sale of any theatrical stock he 
may make by placing it on the market At 
the time Butt's Palace, Glasgow, was pro- 
posed, the money asked for by popular sub- 
scription for that theatre was twice sub- 
scribed. 



Butt found himself in the position of 
remaining latent or expanding. He In- 
tended to expand. Mr. Beck, in a far 
greater position of importance and power, 
also found himself a laggard through hav- 
ing systematized a great circuit to the 
moment when his actual services in the 
practical working of the chain were no 
longer absolutely essential. This did not 
happen yesterday, nor the day before, but 
when it did occur Mr. Beck permitted his 
views of New York to remain before him 
for a longer time than he could have 
spared in his busier days. 



Several things have arisen to prevent 
Beck and the Orpheum Circuit from en- 
tering the territory east of Chicago, al- 
though further south, that really has been 
accomplished by the Orpheum people. The 
principsl barrier to an Orpheum invasion 
in the Isrger eastern cities has been a ter- 
ritorial agreement called "The Duma," 
signed by the Orpheum and managers now 
in the United Booking Offices. The man- 
agers of the United have often threatened 
the Orpheum that if it proceeded beyond 
the restricted lines (though permitting it 
to do so in the south) there would be a 
Keith-Williams-Hammerstein march upon 
the western cities containing Orpheum 
theatres, or cities such as Chicago, Cin- 
cinnati and St. Louis, where the Orpheum 
holds stock in the companies operating 
vaudeville houses. 



In Englnnd the theatre is a commercial 
proposition, ever so ranch more so than in 
America. The English public purchase 
stock in a music hall quite freely, and are / 
satisfied with a moderate return. On this 
side, while there may be a corporate body 
hr proprietor of one theatre or more, the 
stork is never offered for public sole. 



Through the conservatism of Morris 
Meyerfeld, Jr., the president of the Or- 
pheum Circuit, the United managers dur- 
ing the past two years have been success- 
ful in keeping the Orpheum within the ter- 
ritorial limits prescribed in "The Duma." 
Within the past year Mr. Meyerfeld has 
given over more and more the direction of 
the Orpheum Circuit to Mr. Beck, who is 
nominally the general manager. Now Mr. 
Beck virtually occupies all the executive 
offices. As sure as the tides can not be 
pushed back, if Martin Beck retains his 
health, he will have a connecting link 
between Chicago and London — In New 
York City. When that may be is prob- 
lematical. We guess within one year from 
this date. 



The Orpheum Circuit is the greatest and 
the richest vaudeville circuit in the world. 



If the Orpheum enters New York It will 
go elsewhere in the east, either by booking 
combination, purchase or building, for 
whatever may be said of Beck, he is no 
piker. Berlin to him is no farther away 
for n music hall than Buffalo, and almost 
as probable as New York. 



Beck wants to run things. He wants to 
be the boss. His ambition is to that end. 
His ventures in thearticals are not all for 
money. Beck wants power. He feels able 
to organise and direct the music hall busi- 
ness of the entire world, and would like 
to do so. If Martin Beck didn't think that 
this aim, in part at least, was within the 
future, he would probably retire, for Mr. 
Beck is a very wealthy man. 



The start through the Barrasford Tour 
in England is the beginning of Beck's cher- 
ished desire. In England he will find a 
foe greatly feared there— Oswald Stoll. 
The name of Stoll today in Europe strikes 
the same terror to the variety showman 
that "Keith" in America did a few years 
ago. 



Stoll has ridden over everything and 
everybody. He worked his way up, like 
Beck, and once reaching the top, has never 
been deposed. 



About six months ago Mr. Stoll thought 
be had all of Great Britain's variety busi- 
ness tied up, but his plans, like many an- 
other manipulator's, received a bump. The 
situation in England is similar to the 
one over here when the United Booking 
Offices was formed. From what Mr. Stoll 
thought and wanted, his hopes dwindled 
until at present the English managers are 
as badly tangled in their managerial and 
booking relations as are those in America. 



Firstly, Messrs. Beck and Butt must 
carry to success the houses they take over 
on the other side. While doing that they 
will be compelled to offset the aggressive- 
ly offensive opposition to be waged against 
them by Stoll. After that, if it reaches 
the successful stage, Mr. Beck, perhaps 
assisted by Mr. Butt, will manipulate, 
maneuver and operate to bring the Eng- 
lish managers together, in the meantime 
working towards the same end with the 
American directors of vaudeville theatres. 
Mr. Beck is going to be a busy man, just 
as busy as he ever wanted to be, and his 
work for months ahead is all cut out for 
him. 



If Mr. Beck wants to bring this present 
American confusion out of its chaotic con- 
dition he roust do two things, pacify the 
United managers, drawing them into the 
deals he may wish to make, and then agree 
"with William Morris upon an amalgama- 
tion. When that is put through, if it can 
happen, Mr. Beck for his own protection 
and those others who will then be asso- 
ciated with him, must gather in the "small 
time," a job that may be beyond the reach 
of any man for a while to come. 



The transaction which gives to Beck and 
Butt the Barrasford Tour is this: The 
houses which book through the Barrasford 
office, outside of those operated by the 
Barrasford direct companies, are owned by 
corporations. Even what were known as 
Barrasford's own halls were each or all in 
corporate business form. They remain 
that way. Mr. Butt's option was to oper- 
ate these halls, not to buy them, and in 
consideration of the free and unrestricted 
operation the stockholders of each corpora- 
tion received a guarantee, through collat- 
eral, that a certain dividend yearly would 
be paid. The Beck-Butt combination as- 
sumes all risks of losses through operating 



expenses, cost of shows and lack of pat- 
ronage. As the English are not greedy for 
big returns, the agreement reached by Butt 
is looked upon as a very fair one to suc- 
ceed with. 



In England there are several circuits. 
Beside the Moss-Stoll, there are the Gib- 
bons', "Syndicate Halls," Broad head's, 
MacNaghten's and De Frece's. The Broad- 
head's and MacNaghten's would be termed 
"small times" over here. The "Syndicate 
Halls" are in London, where there are a 
few independent halls as well. Some of 
these independent halls are fully guarded 
against the future for their bills by having 
contracts with artists now the leading 
stars of the variety stage over there. As 
the English never forget a favorite, the in- 
dependent halls can subsist for a long time 
on their present bookings. 



Between Mr. Beck and Mr. Butt new 
ideas and methods may be introduced in 
England. The chances are they will revo- 
lutionize the variety business of that coun- 
try. 



The opportunity which came to Mr. 
Beck to walk into a circuit all prepared 
for him in this way might not have hap- 
pened in a hundred years, but that he ac- 
cepted it is sufficient, for in England and 
all of Europe there have been only two 
representatives of American circuits, di- 
rectly employed. One is maintained by the 
Orpheum Circuit on the continent and the 
other by the Morris Circuit in London. 



The artists may watch all these signs 
of the times, but they have done nothing 
for themselves as against the future. They 
are not even prepared for the present. 
"Agency bills" and "contract forms"! Of 
what avail would they be against an inter- 
national amalgamation? It's time the art- 
ist did something — or found someone who 
could. The very first step toward this end 
has not been made! 



Reed Albee has been ill for some days, 
remaining at home. 



Tom Waters commences his U. B. O. en- 
gagements through M. S. Bentham, March 
14, at Keith's, Cleveland. 



Von Biene, the 'cellist, is playing a 
"copy" of Howard and North's "Back to 
Wellington" in England, calling the 
"steal" "Von Biene's Baby." 

Billy Watson comes forward with an- 
other record. "The Beef Trust's" takings 
for the Jersey City-Paterson week were 
$2,956, and that during Lent. 

Hugo Morris returned to his desk last 
Monday. In. -March or April Hugo ex- 
pects to leave for the other side, to re- 
main for three or four months. 

It is reported that Georgia Kelly, re- 
rcrifly married to Frank Brown, the 
"Clifjiiot man" will reappear in a "piano 
act" with her husband as the accompanist. 

When Julius Steger played at the Or- 
pheum, San Francisco, he headlined the 
bill. In the wired report from there some 
one else was inadvertently given that 
position. 



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VARIETY 



TAKING OVER MORE HOUSES. 

Marcus Loew, of Loew'a Enterprises, 
was in Pittsburg on Wednesday, where he 
expected to meet E. D. Stair, of the Stair 
& Havlin chain, to arrange for more of 
the firm's popular-price theatres to be- 
come combination vaudeville houses on 
the Loew circuit. 

The cities talked about were Indian- 
apolis, Columbus, Wheeling and several 
others. 

In all, the Loew people expect twenty- 
one Stair & Havlin theatres, all to be 
opened with vaudeville by May 1, one or 
more each week. 



BOOMING RALPH DELMORE. 
Signs were ready to plaster the front 
and Thirty-first Street side of the Man- 
hattan Theatre with the announcement 
that Ralph Delmore would appear in that 
house on Thursday in "The District At- 
torney." The Lubin film was to have been 
released that day and Delmore posed for 
the Philadelphia manufacturer in the lead- 
ing role. Qane thought matters over after 
the signs were ready to go up and then 
called up his attorney. The attorney 
would not pass any opinion until he saw 
the film. Gane could not show it to him 
for fear of losing his license as Thursday 
and not Wednesday was release day. 
Variety was compelled to go to press 
without learning the final decision, but if 
Ralph Delmore was billed at the Manhat- 
tan he was still playing in Philadelphia 
for Henry B. Harris — creating the un- 
precedented record of showing twelve 
times Thursday at the Manhattan in New 
York and once in Philadelphia. 



OBJECT TO ACTOR'S UNIFORM. 

Saginaw, Mich., Feb. 23. 

When Ed. Gallager and Co. played 
"The Battle of Bay Rum," at the Jeffers 
lest week, they ran afoul of S. S. Stutt, 
the local naval recruiting officer. He ob- 
jected to the regulation uniforms worn in 
the travesty, and on the ground that ridi- 
cule is cast upon the service in the act, 
complained to his superiors in Wash- 
ington. 

The State laws were also searched, but 
it was found that while it is unlawful 
to wear regulation military or naval uni- 
form on the street, by unauthorized per- 
sons, nothing was said about the stage. 

The home guard and the official repre- 
sentative of the Navy stirred up so much 
commotion that the matter, in some way, 
leaked out through a column story on the 
front page of Eugene McSweeney's Eve- 
ning News, but as that paper will not 
stand for the work of press agents it is 
not thought that Gallager had any hand 
in exciting the strife. 



ON LONG BEACH PIER. 

There will be no amusement concessions 
or entertainment other than band and 
orchestra concerts on Long Beach Pier, 
which will be completed in time to open 
this summer. Sam Gumpertz will have 
the musical arrangements in charge and 
he is now negotiating with Sousa's Band 
and with Max Bendix for the Metropolitan 
Orchestra. 



The Rhubcrts announce they have pur- 
chased a lot near Fayette and Eutaw 
Streets, Baltimore, and will build a the- 
atre there to lie called "The Hnswell" in 
honor of Percy Hnswell. n Shubert star 
and a Baltimorean. 



MEETINGS IN SECRET. 

St. Louis, Feb. 23. 

The Times prints a story that players 
in moving picture houses are secretly hold- 
ing conferences with Chicago emissaries 
with a view to forming an organization or 
branch union here. They may seek affilia- 
tion with the Central Trades and Labor 
Union. 

An advance to the minimum salary of 
$25 a week to each player in an act is 
prophesied. 



NORTHWESTERN MANAGERS AGREE. 

Seattle, Feb. 23. 
Managers of small vaudeville and pic- 
ture houses, which book through Ed. Fish- 
er's agency, have reached a "gentleman's 
agreement" not to encroach on the towns 
where another member of the compact has 
already established himself. Opposition 
among managers active in the district 
drawing its bookings from Seattle is thus 
obviated in Everett, Aberdeen, Hoquiam, 
North Yakima, Walla Walla, Centralia, 
The Palls, Bellingham, Wenatchee, Astoria, 
Salem, Eugene, Vancouver and Nanaimo, 
towns in Washington, Oregon and British 
Columbia. 



PRESIDENT ZELAYA'S SON FOR 
VAUDE. 

The newest candidate of newspaper 
reputation to make a bid for vaudeville 
U Signor Zelaya, son of the president of 
Nicaragua, who made no little stir recently 
when he ordered two Americans to be shot 
for taking part in a revolution. The inci- 
dent moved several Federal Departments to 
whirlwind activity and furnished the 
sensation of the day. 

The younger Zelaya, who is the hus- 
band of a United States general's daugh- 
ter, is an accomplished pianist, and, should 
the managers consider him, he will offer a 
repertoire of highbrow selections on that 
instrument. 

The Signor came north under the man- 
agement of Frederic Melville, who has 
just completed a tour in the South 
American republics. Mr. Melville will han- 
dle his theatrical engagements. 



OFFICE BUILDING AROUND THEA- 
TRE. 

Indianapolis, Feb. 23. 
Negotiations have been completed by 
the Anderson -Zeigler Co. for the erection 
of a fourteen -story office building upon a 
site directly in front of the Grand Opera 
House. It will have a frontage of 100 
feet, and will extend, for a depth of 80 
feet, back to the wall of the Grand, but 
the. theatre and lobby will be left undis- 
turbed. The new one will be built around 
and over the lobby, which will thus retain 
its present frontage on the street. 



VAUDEVILLE IN HAVERHILL. 

Haverhill, Feb. 23. 
The Academy of Music has practically 
gone over to vaudeville and moving pic- 
tures. While a few scattering dramatic 
bookings will be played, the experiment 
of "pop" vaudeville has proven so satis- 
factory that this style of entertainment 
will be continued for the rest of the sea- 
son. When a dramatic show is booked in 
the vaudeville will be layed off for that 
night. One show in the afternoon and 
two at night is the policy. 



GLOBE, CHICAGO, MONDAY. 

Chicago, Feb. 23. 
The Stair & Havlin theatre, Globe, 
opens Monday with the cheaper vaudeville 
at 10-15-25 admission, under the manage- 
ment of the Loew Enterprises of New 
York. The opening show will come hero 
from Heuck's, Cincinnati, where it opened 
on Sunday. From here the bill will travel 
to The Qleveland, Cleveland, which first 
opens under the same management and 
policy March 5. 

Franceses Redding has been engaged to 
play the "Schenck time" and opens as the 
headliner of the show at the Empire, 
Pittsburg, next week. 

Marcus Loew left for the west on Tues- 
day to look over the houses secured from 
Stair & Havlin, and others which may be. 
Jos. M. Schenck, the general manager of 
the circuit, said that while away Mr. 
Loew would see if an arrangement could 
be made with near-by houses to have the 
Empire, Pittsburg, as well as the other 
theatres, play "split" weeks. "Splits" are 
now played by the Loew Circuit wherever 
possible. Mr. Schenck added that until 
the arrangement was made their houses 
might suffer a trifle. He reported satis- 
factory openings in cities up to date. 

Cincinnati, Feb. 23'. 

Heuck's Opera House opened Monday as 
a mark on the Loew Company Circuit. It 
is one of the several secured by Loew from 
Stair & Havlin recently. 

The opening was to a capacity house 
and it already seems that Heuck's under 
the new 10-15-25 combination vaudeville 
and picture policy is a winner. 

Harold C. Jaeoby is the house manager. 
M. S. Epstein came on from New York, 
representing Locw's enterprises, to attend 
the opening. 



NEEDS THE MONEY. 

Cleveland, Feb. 23. 

A eity ordinance has been prepared for 
submission to the Council assessing a tax 
on all branches of amusement. The li- 
cense fees proposed run all the way from 
small amounts for penny arcades to $1,000 
for the most pretentious enterprises. In 
the list are specified moving picture and 
vaudeville shows as well as legitimate 
houses, ftven the bowling alleys do not 
(scape. 

This is a return to the svstem of licens- 
ing which was abolished by Mayor John- 
son "on principle." The scheme is de- 
signed purely as a revenue-getter. 



IN EL PASO. 

El Paso, Feb. 23. 

Coincident with the statement that El 

Paso is to have a new vaudeville theatre 

comes the report that the Western States 

Association (Pnntages) of San Francisco 
is to organize a branch here. 

Howard Fogg is the promoter of the 
new theatre. It will occupy part of the 
building formerly used by a firm of cloth- 
iers on South EI Paso Street. This build 
ing will be remodelled to hold 1,. r >00 ca- 
pacity and a stage 22 x.30 feet. 

Jt is said that the. El Paso enterprise is 
but part of a larger venture, the concern 
back of Fogg proposing to invade the 
southwest with a chain of popular-priced 
vaudeville and moving picture theatres. 



SAT EXPULSION IS A JOKE. 

There is a wide difference of opinion 
l>etween the Independent Booking Agency 
officers and Feiber, Shea & Coutant over 
the reported expulsion from the agency of 
the firm. 

M. R. Sheedy, president of the I. B. A., 
stated on Monday that the attorney for 
the booking office had the matter in hand, 
and reiterated that the bond had been de- 
clared forfeited. 

Just before Mr. Sheedy made the state- 
ment, Messrs. H. H. Feiber and M. A. 
Shea were in the office and at the desk 
always occupied by them, which had not 
Wen removed from the position first as- 
signed it. 

Doth Feiber and Shea declared they had 
received no notice of any kind, and char- 
acterized the statement given out by the 
I. B. A. that they had been "tried and 
expelled" as a joke. Mr. Shea said he 
would probably have occasion to call at 
the office of the agency very often. 

Mr. Sheedy was asked about the state- 
ment given out that the I. B. A. would 
book a picture house using three acts in 
Bayonne against the Bijou there, operated 
by F., S. & C. He replied that the agency 
would not book that house directly until 
all legal matters which might come up 
were cleared away. 

Messrs. Feiber and Shea said, when 
asked about the same thing, that they 
would be willing to pay something to see 
any contract issued by the I. B. A. for the 
theatre in Bayonne. 

Commencing Monday the Independent 
agency will commence booking the bill at 
the new Tremont, New York. A program 
of eight acts is played there. Next week 
the features will be Techow's Cats and 
Alice Mortlock and Co. The Pastime, an- 
other small house on 110th Street, is also 
to be booked through the I. B. A. 



MISS BERGERE AS A PRODUCER. 

Valerie Bergere, who has already an ex- 
tensive repertoire of sketches at her dis- 
posal, has added to the list until it now 
totals fifteen. When her present Orphcum 
tour is completed she will go into the pro- 
duction business. Herbert Warren, now 
with "The Lion Tamer," will be the first 
to start with a sketch called "The Sul- 
tan's Favorite." A production of "His 
Second Wife" will follow shortly after. 

Miss Bergere is preparing a new vehicle 
for herself as well as these enterprises. 

PROPOSED AUSTRALIAN TOUR. 

San Francisco, Feb. 23. 

A tour of a vaudeville show over Aus- 
tralia and the Orient has been proposed by 
.lames Post and Hill and Sylviani. . 

When the trip will commence is indefi-f 
nite. Mr. Post is now at the Grand, Sac- 
ramento, producing and playing. He ad- 
mits the plan. 



PASSAIC IN LINE. 

The Passaic, Passaic, N. J., comes into 
the "pop" vaudeville line March 3 (Thurs- 
day), opening on that date with six acts 
and pictures. A. F. Williams is manager; 
Joe Wood, booking agent. 



GOVERNOR'S SON A MANAGER. 

Pierre, S. 1).. Feb. 23. 
I la it v Ycssv. a son of the (iovcrnor of 
South Dakota, has purchased the Crystal 
Theatre here, and will continue to run it 
U!j a vaudeville house. 



VARIETY 



ARTISTS' FORUM 



OmIm jow l«tt«n to 1M words and write «■ on* aid* of popor only. 

Aaoajrou oomaoaloottoM will not bo priatod. Vamo of writor oaait bo oignod oad will bo hold 
la ttriot ooaidosao. If doolrod. 

Lottors to bo pobUtbod In this column moat bo written oiolnalroly to VASIBTT. Duplloatod 
lottora will not bo nrintod. Tho writor who dnplicntoa a lottor to tho Forum, oithor boforo or after 
it appoara here, will not bo permitted the privilege of it aaaia. 



Houston, Feb. 18. 
Editor Variety: 

Kindly publish my answer to Shannon 
and Moran who claim I cut their sal- 
aries. Shannon mid Moran were booked 
into my house to open Jan. 30 by Billie 
Farman at $80. The net they put on was 
"Hawk Shaw the Detective." I went back 
at the close of the act and told them they 

would have to change the act, which they 
did. When the second show came on I 
told them that I could not see the second 
act at the contract salary. They asked 
mo what I thought the act was worth. 

I told them I would much rather nave 
them close. They insisted on mc making 
tliein an offer. I then told them $(>0 was 
the bent I could see the act at, and, to 
lefl the truth, I hoped they would turn 
it down, but instead they worked the full 
vteek. 

George Tcnich was booked by nic in- 
dependent, and he was paid just what he 
was booked in at, the balance of the per- 
formers who signed Shannon and Moron's 
statement were at the Imperial Grande. 
1 know nothing about them. I pay as 
much for good acts as any one, but a 
bum act will get a bum salary or get 
closed. I have no limit as to salary if 
nets can furnish the goods. We agree to 
give performers $1 for each and all encores 
they receive here in this house. I have 
been managing this show almost a year, 
and have had but one act to take encores, 
that was Odell and Wheiting, and after 
the first day T was compelled to take this 
offer off until they closed their engage- 
ment. Thev worked for me eleven 
straight weeks at top salary. There is a 
reason why sulnries are cut here in the 
South. li T . F. IIcnne88y, 

Manager Theato Theatre. 



Bridgeport, Conn., Feb- 19. 
lxl it or Varikty : 

] not ire in your review of Hammer- 
stein's a ventriloquial act, and in it the 
gentleman uses a "Stuttering Boy." The 
week before I noticed a colored artist used 
a figure that ''stammered''; possibly these 
gentlemen never saw my act, probably 
they never heard of me. However, the 
fact remains that the "Stuttering Boy" 
and the "Hare-Lipped" Girl have been my 
tindc mark for over fourteen vears, have 
played every first -class house in the 
United States dozens of times with these 
figures. Vernon. 

Boston, Feb. 20. 
Editor Variety : 

On Nov. 20, 11WMI, there was tt letter 
in your paper about me, Mike Seott. and 
I took no notice of it. Now, we have 
one more, on Feb. 12, with (lie names of 
James Neary, Billy Hynes, Harry Boyd 
and the fighter, so the editor of Varikty 
was kind enough to stand by me. 

Now, if Frank Hareourt has taken on 
himself to put those names in and ask 
me, Mike Seott, to challenge them to 
dance, let him put his name up and chal- 



lenge them himself. Should he win he will 
find Mike Scott. Poor Patsy Branagan 
was robbed of a contest before he died, 
but Mike Scott beat the robber in two 
styles. I am up to all those dirty tricks. 

Why don't you challenge your own 
class and let Mike Scott of Dublin alone, 
like all good performers should do? I 
must have Robert Nome to play for me 
when I dance. 

Take notice, use any one's name you 
like but keep Mike Scott's name out of it 
—will cost you money. I don't insult you. 

Mike Scott. 



Louisville, Feb. 17. 
Editor Variety: 

I acknowledge receiving lyrics of 
"Funnyosities" which I have read and 
herewith return. 

As far as the lyrics are concerned they 
are correct. One set is Dawson's, the 
other mine. 

As far as I am concerned the contro- 
versy is closed. My first letter covered 
everything. Abe Leavitt. 

[The lyrics referred to by Mr. Leavitt 
were forwarded to him through Variety 
by Eli Dawson, who claims Leavitt has 
taken his songs. The two sets of words 
are practically the same. — Ed.] 

Peoria, 111., Feb. 21. 
Editor Variety: 

Having read much about the pirating 
of acts in Variety, I was much surprised 
to find that the conditions existing were 
even worse than has been stated in your 
paper on different occasions. live weeks 
ago 1 played the Orpheum, New Orleans 
(return engagement of "The Lobbyist", 
written by Herbert Hall Winslow). Open- 
ing today in Peoria (Main Street Theatre), 
surprised to find that. Vuill and Boyd were 
presenting a sketch called "Wanted a 
Minister," ahead of me on the same bill, 
which has been lifted bodily from "The 
LobbvM." The writer not content with 
using the plot of my act, has taken lines, 
props and stage setting, so much so in 
fact that I could have stepped on and 
played my sketch without moving a 
thing. 

l.'pon questioning them concerning the 
act they stated it was written for them 
by the press agent. Patrice. 

Boston. Feb. 18. 
Editor Yahiiiy : 

We, the undisputed champion musical 
act of the world, stand ready at any 
Moment to put up a cash forfeit of live 
hundred dollar- is.">00) to prove our claim ^ 
to the tit'e <.f America's best and most 
mcritoriou-. We have the world's best 
i-avophouc soloist, best cornet soloist in 
the theatrical business as well as the be-t 
xylophone player and team. We have as 
well Fred < ». (ate. who can play a larger 
pcrteel chromatic range on our large saxo- 
phone i largest in the world) than can be 
played on any other sized saxophone. 

./. It. Cote. 
(Four Musical Cates.) 



DISCLAIM "DEAL." 

Alleging that certain legislative agents 
in Albany have been talking against the 
Green-Wagner Amended Agency Bill, Har- 
ry Deveaux, president of the Actors' 
Union, who waa instrumental in placing 
the measure before the two houses, has 
addressed this letter to the Chairman of 
both the Senate and Assembly Committees 
which have it in charge: 

"Dear Sir — I have been reliably in- 
formed that certain persons have been at- 
tempting to create an impression in Al- 
bany that the measure you are so kindly 
handling for us has been framed to suit 
certain interests. This is unfair and mis- 
leading and is being done to try to doctor 
up legislation to satisfy personal animos- 
ities against individuals and business in- 
terests that will not allow dictation. 

"We, the Actors' Union, have no quarrel 
with any theatrical agent or set of agents 
nor with any of the combinations of theat- 
rical managers, neither do we desire any 
conflict with any representatives of other 
theatrical organizations. What we are 
seeking can be made plain in a few words. 
If the measure is at all weak in these 
features there is every opportunity in 
committee to change the wording. 

"We desire a flat fee of 5 per cent, on 
all theatrical engagements and only one 
fee on each contract. 

"We desire a legal and just contract, 
drawn according to proper state and local 
supervision, fair to both employer and 
employee. 

"We desire the same supervision over 
the registers of theatrical agencies as ex- 
ists over all other employment agencies, 
and such as will give the authorities 
proper safeguards in regulating these 
institutions. 

We desire to have the law to so protect 
the individual that an improper person 
cannot obtain a license and when protests 
are filed the complainant shall have 
proper opportunity to prepare and prose- 
cute his claims before the constituted 
authorities. 

"This is the substance and real purport 
of the measure and our conception of the 
law as submitted to you. Any statement 
to the contrary is not based on fact and 
we respectfully request your co-operation 
for an early disposition of the matter." 



BESSIE LEONARD. 

The subject of this week's cover is 
Bessie Leonard, the fascinating little im- 
personator appearing at the Plaza this 
week. Miss Leonard is new to vaudeville, 
but has had considerable experience in 
musical comedy despite her extreme 
\outh. She was understudy to Bessie 
McCoy in "The Three Twins," and in her 
repertoire of imitations Miss McCoy fig- 
ures in the "Vama-Vama" song. 

\uother delightful bit of mimicry is 
Llanche Ling singing "Kings on Her 
lingers," ) m > t li subjects having been studied 
by association in the companies in which 
\!i>s lyeonard has played. 

In addition 1o her imitations, Miss 
Leonard has two or three catchy ingenue 
son^- which are made to count unfailingly 
by In i d. i inly way of getting them across 
the fn.it lights. Miss Leonard scores quite 
a-.Miirelv in her own proper person as in 
her imitations of stage favorites. 



OBITUARY 

Jackson Gouraud, well known about 
town and formerly a writer of "ragtime" 
music, died early this week at his home, 
40 West 5tlth Street. Acute tonsilitis, 
which de> eloped into blood poisoning, 
caused death. One of his best known 
compositions was "Waldorf Hyphen As- 
toria." It was about the time of writing 
this that he became acquainted with the 
widow of Henry Gillig, former Commodore 
of the Larchmont Yacht Club, and the 
daughter of E. B. Crocker, a California 
millionaire. She was wealthy, and after 
their marriage the couple spent a good deal 
of their time abroad. It was Mrs. Gouraud 
who gave a "snake dinner" at the Cafe 
Martin in January, 1909, to Odette Valery. 



San Francisco, Feb. 23. 
Ella Garrison, formerly of Jules and 
Ella Garrison, died here of pneumonia Feb. 
19. The Theatrical Managers' Association 
took charge of the funeral, held Feb. 21. 



Sarah Garnett Williams, mother of 
Percy G. and Reginald G., died at her 
home in Brooklyn last week at the age of 
81. Percy G. Williams is engaged in the- 
atricals. His mother followed the rise of 
the "Williams Circuit" with great pride, 
and made herself sufficiently intimate 
with vaudeville affairs to discuss them in- 
telligently. Mrs. Williams always at- 
tended the openings of her son's theatres. 
Her marked resemblance to Queen Vic- 
toria was a matter of comment. 



Frank V. Dunn died in Boston Feb. 17. 
He was 47 years old. After working at 
fairs and circuses several years he bought 
the Nickelodeon on Hanover Street, made 
money fast, and later bought the Palace 
on Sudbury Street, now the New Palace. 
He became manager for John L. Sullivan. 
Jn 1889 he joined forces with Charley 
Waldron, now of the Eastern Wheel. He 
quit the theatrical business two years ago. 



Boston, Feb. 28. 
Hanford A. Warner, for over fifty yean 
manager of the original "Wild Men of 
Borneo," died Feb. 10 at his home in 
Waltham. He was 82 years old. Only 
one of the "Wild Men" remains. He Is 
Plutano, 90 years old. His mate, Waino, 
died five years ago. After being the side 
show headliners of the country, the "Wild 
Men" and their manager retired to Walt- 
bam a few years ago. 

Geo. Busch, known on the stage as Geo. 
Sully, who was injured while doing an 
acrobatic act at the American Music Hall, 
Newark, ten days previously, died in New- 
ark He-pit al. Keb. 18, the result of in- 
juries to his spine sustained in doing a 
trick backward from a table. He belonged 
to the Actors' Union, members of which 
organization attended the funeral in the 
deceased's "late home, Trinity Avenue, 
1'ronx, New York. 

Harry Wright, of Wright and Hastings 
ii> one time, but this season the manager 
of an independent burlesque show, died 
hie last week in Pittsburg. 



St. Louis, Feb. 23. 
Clay Clemens, the actor, famous for the 

authorship and production of "The New 
hoininion" and other plays, died Monday 
in Kansas City, suddenly. 



10 



VARIETY 



London, Feb. 14. 
Last Monday and Tuesday were two 
busy law days for vaudeville people. A 
suit between Ernest Edelsten and the Lon- 
don Marinelli office, and another between 
George Robey and the Syndicate halls 
were decided. In the case of Edelsten- 
Marinelll, the plaintiff (Edelsten) was 
given a judgment of $500 for libel. It re- 
lated to an incident in the booking of 
George Auger when that actor was over 
here a little over a year ago. The Robey 
case has caused quite a stir in music hall 
circles. The comedian was trying to call 
off a contract that he had made with 
George Adney Payne when Payne was 
booking for the Syndicate halls, or at that 
time the Oxford, Limited. Mr. Robey 
claimed that the contract expired at the 
death of Mr. Payne, as it was a personal 
agreement between the two. The agree- 
ment called for Oxford dates and two other 
halls in 1014 which were to be fonnd by 
the Oxford company. The judge decided 
in Mr. Robey's favor. As far as that court 
is concerned, the contract is off. If the 
contract stood, Robey would be prevented 
by the Syndicate from playing anywhere 
within the "barred" circle from the Ox- 
ford before the dates in 1914 were played. 
The case will be appealed. The case of 
Edelsten against Marinelli will also be ap- 
pealed. Another interesting suit of last 
week was Frank Bostock against E. H. 
MacNaghten, of the circuit by that name, 
to recover damages for the cancellation of 
a troupe of baboons belonging to him 
(Bostock) and booked into one of the 
MacNaghten halls. The reason given for 
the cancellation was the plaintiff's failure 
to send billing matter. The judge de- 
cided against the plaintiff. It is a matter 
of much importance over here about billing 
matter. 



Fred Kitchen, who has been playing in 
his new sketch around the Gibbons time, 
opened for the Stoll office this week at the 
Hackney Empire. 



It has at last been discovered that Bill 
Collins is going to be at the head of a very 
large concern that wjll not be exactly an 
agency, but that will book several of the 
larger acts around England. From the 
few facts that have been given out it is 
gathered that a limited company has been 
formed to run this agency, or whatever it 
is to be called, on a very large scale. The 
location of the new offices is to be at the 
corner of New Coventry and Rupert 
streets, which corner is midway between 
Piccadilly Circus and Leiscester Square. 
Several people who are well known to the 
music hall profession are said to be in- 
terested. 



People watching a music hall show are 
sometimes called upon to stretch their im- 
agination a long way, but it certainly must 
have been a very long stretch a few weeks 
ago at the Hippodrome, Sheffield, when 
Hayman and Franklyn were forced to do 
their act in the palace scene from the 
panto "Aladdin." 



atre's board of directors a net profit for 
last year is shown as $125,000. Accord- 
ing to this a dividend of about twenty per 
cent, will be paid. 



LONDON NOTES 



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In the yearly report of the Empire The- 

Pcte Armstrong is miking arrangements 

to send one of his "Electrical Ballets" to 

Australia next season for a pantomime 

there. 



Gardner and Stoddard played an odd 
week in Hanley at the Grand before start- 
ing their five months' trip around the Stoll 

time. 



Arthur Bourchler and Violet Van Brugh 
have given up the dramatic sketch, M The 
Knife," at the Palace, and are now ap- 
pearing in a very light one, It is just s 
conversation between the two. Probably 
nothing prettier has ever been seen in a 
music hall along these lines. The story 
might have been from a magazine, bat it Is 
splendidly ."one, and two people couldn't 
be found Unit better suited the situation. 
"A Marriage Has Been Arranged," It is 
called. 



Graham's Marionettes is the latest light 
comedy act among those the Empire sud- 
denly seems to have found a liking for, the 
act opening Monday. 



Last week at the Tivoli Millie Payne 
sent two songs over well, though she fol- 
lowed T. E. Danville, who most always 
makes them laugh. Mrs. Lewis Waller pat 
on a sketch that had to be toned down 
after Monday, and a little more toning 
wouldn't do it any harm. Hiere is nothing 
clever or funny in the piece and it is meant 
to be a comedy sketch. 



La Pia, the dancer, who has been play- 
ing on the continent for a year or more, 
returns to London this week to open at 
the Palace on Monday. 



The Four Amaranths, dancers, and the 
Alaskas, tumblers, are the latest bookings 
for the William Morris circuit in the 
States. 



Eddie Belleclair, of the Belleclair 
Brothers, is laid up with a sprained back. 
The act will be idle for another week on 
account of the mishap. 



"Hullo ! London," is the name of a new 
Revue to be put on at the Empire, Lon- 
don, Feb. 10. George Grossmith is the 
author of the new piece and Fred Farren 
will aid him in putting the new show on. 



Lafayette left London last week to play 
a few weeks on the Barrasford tour. The 
conjuror will hold over two weeks in Shef- 
field. 



"The Arctic" finished last week at tho 
Hippodrome as a dramatic piece, the hu- 
man actors leaving and the bears staying 
to do a regular act. 



At the Coliseum this week Huntley 
Wright, the musical comedy fellow, ap- 
pears in a piece called "The little Father 
of the Wilderness." This is Mr. Wright* s 
first venture in vaudeville. 



The Kramers return to the Coliseum 
after playing about six months on the 
Stoll tour in the provinces. 



A story is about concerning contracts 
held by Jules Jordan for the act of Jordan 
and Harvey to play the Gibbons circuit 
It is said that the Gibbons people have 
cancelled about 00 weeks of work this 
team was signed for, the reason given be- 
ing changing of partners that occurred 
when Jordan and Harvey went to the 
States a few years ago. There will prob- 
ably be a law suit about the cancellation. 



Van Biene, the 'celloist, has given up 
the pathetic idea altogether now and has 
put a sketch over called "Van Biene's 
Baby" that is all comedy. Van Biene 
stated the other day that If comedy was 
the thing the people wanted he might con- 
sider an offer for a dame part in next 
year's pantomime. 



"The Vampire Dance," with Burt 
French and Alice Eis, closed last week at 
the London Hippodrome and started Mon- 
day for a round of the Stoll tour. 



Hill and Whitaker play a week in South 
Shields for the Stoll office before sailing 
for America. 



Drum and Major is the latest picked 
name for an act over here. Everyone is 
anxiously awaiting a team to start out 
under the name of Corned Beef and Cab- 
bage. 



Vesta Victoria is now having a tour 
around the Gibbons circuit in London. 



A report from the Barrasford office 
states that the McLellan-Carson duo did 
extremely well at the Hippodrome, Brigh- 
ton, last week. 



INTEBlf ATIONAL VAUDEVILLE. 
(Continued from page 3.) 
building another Palace in Glasgow, giv- 
ing about twenty-one theatres on the 
proposed Beck-Butt time. Added to this 
is the playing by the Palace, London, of 
an act one month or more, which may also 
be done at the Alhambra, Paris, 

The new Palace, at Glasgow, will op- 
pose the Stoll house there. Along with the 
Barrasford opposition this is apt to start 
a spirited war between the Moss-Stoll 
Tour and the new combination. 

In this factional fight the Gibbons Cir- 
cuit is to figure. Just now Gibbons is 
building the Paladium in London on the 
site of the old Hengler's Circus. This, it 
is said, is why Mr. Gibbons may find it ad- 
^visable to dispose of his Holborn Empire, 
or perhaps allow some one to acquire part 
proprietorship in his circuit. Sydney 
Marler, who lately died in England, was a 
heavy financial backer of Gibbons in the 
new Paladium. The request of his es- 
tate to receive such money as the deceased 
had invested, a sum reported at over $100,- 
000, may prove a drain upon Gibbons at a 
moment when money Is needful for the 
completion of the new hall. Gibbons may 
have disposed of the Holborn hall ere this. 



However, the entrance of Messrs. Beck 
and Butt into the open English field should 
be of great good to the English acts, which 
have been held down to low salaries for 
years through managerial combinations 
agsinst them. Though the English mana- 
gers fought bitterly among themselves, they 
never allowed the artist to reap any ben- 
efit. Tacit understanding has always 
seemed to prevail on the salary question. 
If Mr. Beck leaves for London in three 
or four weeks. Butt postponed his sailing 
last Saturday, and left yesterday. 

Under the agreement between the two 
managers the circuits will interchange acts 
nnd reports, with Butt in general charge 
in London. There will be many details ^^ 
to be arranged. %J 

The Orpheum Circuit has taken a one- 
half share of all the foreign holdings, with- 
out having disposed of any of the Orpheum 
Circuit Theatre Co. stock to the English 
people. 

The Barrasford houses proper are Al- 
hambra, Paris; Hippodrome, Brighton; 
Hippodrome, Liverpool; Hippodrome, 
Leeds, and Hippodrome, St. Helens. It is 
not a certainty that the houses merely 
booking through the Barrasford office will 
be retained as a part of the circuit. That 
will not be settled until Mr. Butt, who left 
New York on Thursday on the George 
Washington reaches London. There has 
been some talk in London that the "out- 
side houses" of the Barrasford Tour 
claimed the booking agreement ended upon 
the death of Mr. Barrasford. 

The De Frece Circuit is comprised of 
Palaces at Manchester and Oldham, Hippo- 
dromes at Portsmouth, Southampton, Bos- 
combe, Colchester, Bolton, Margate and 
Southend, with the Opera House, Tun- 
bridge Wells; Empire, Wolverhampton, 
and Hippodrome, Bolton. Most, if not all 
of these, will be booked through the Beck- 
Butt offices. 

In Europe the booking office to be estab- 
lished by Mr. Butt will officially represent 
all the western vaudeville interests here, 
headed by Mr. Beck. Hie Orpheum head- 
quarters will assume a like position in re- 
gards to the foreign time. 

Before leaving, Mr. Butt said that he 
thought the combination would work to 
the interests of everyone. He also men- 
tioned that the policy of the Alhambra, 
Paris, would be straight vaudeville, run on 
Anglo-Saxon lines (plenty of acts with no 
waits or revues.) 

Possession will be taken of the houses 
covered by the option on March 1, the new 
directors taking over all obligations since 
Jan. 27, last, the end of the fiscal year 
for the Barrasford Tour. 



Neil Burgess died of diabetes Feb. 19 
at his home in New York. He was buried ^ x 
last Monday from the funeral parlors of wJ 
Stephen Merritt, the services being con- 
ducted by Mrs. Nellie Brigham, a spirit* 
ualist, in whom the actor had much faith 
and whose advice he often followed. In 
the role of Abigail, in 'The County Fair," 
the deceased won great renown. About 
five years ago he retired from the stage. 



Chicago, Feb. 23. 
Tom Doyle, well known in the profes- 
sion as Dancing Downs, died here last 
week at the County Hospital. 



Joe Allmon, comedian and song writer, 
and Audrey Milton, vaudeville artist, were 
married Jan. 29 at Kalispell, Mont. 



VARIETY 



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PARIS NOTES 



BY EDWARD G. KENDREW. 




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Parity Feb. 14. 
As I cabled you last week, George 
Groesmith, Jr., of the Gaiety, London, has 
been engaged by M. Bannel to appear in 
the Folies Bergere Revue during the 
month of March. Grossmith will play 
the part of an Englishman, but speak in 
French (as best he is able), doing the 
same dance he is giving at the Gaiety 
with Gertie Miller, and singing "Yip-i- 
addy-I-ay." Groesmith says this is the 
way he intends to spend his annual vaca- 
tion this year out of London. Chris. 
Richards will be due here afterward. 
M. Bannel is at present enjoying a well 
earned rest at Monte Carlo, a change he 
much needed after the worry in staging 
the present show. The chorus, dancers 
and supers here entail more training for 
each act than the majority of American 
managers can realize; it often takes them 
a week to learn to move together on the 
stage. 



Next week will see a new sketch at 
the Olympia, to replace the one by G. 
Faydeau. "Feu la Mere de Madame," 
originally produced at the Comedie Royale 
by Mme. Cassive. The title will be "The 
Viator," by Numa, in which Mile. Polaire 
will appear for seven days only. I wrote 
from Rome last month that Fregoli would 
soon be seen at the Olympia. His second 
appearance at this house is now an- 
nounced, but up to a few days ago his 
baggage had not arrived, and in fact the 
special cars carrying it from Italy had 
disappeared, even the railroad officials be- 
ing unable to learn their whereabouts. 



The names of the three Turkish wrest- 
lers going to New York, which I an- 
nounced by cable last week, are Ali 
Ahmed, Izzet and Haul Hodja. Wrestling 
has lost its charm somewhat in Paris, but 
two years ago it was a craxe at the halls 
to be compared only with roller skating 
today. Speaking of skating, I may repeat 
that the new rink in the Rue d'Amster- 
dam, organized by Barrasford and Park- 
inson, opened on the 7, and has already 
caught on. That makes five now in Paris, 
with others in reserve, though I have 
heard nothing recently of the one to be 
built by Boon in the Rue d'Edinburgh. 



J 



Maurice Rheyal, secretary of the Union 
Syndicate des Artistes Lyriques, and ed- 
itor of the journal published by that body, 
was recently seized by a paralytic stroke 
while working at his desk, and is in a 
dangerous condition, though progressing 
favorably and hopes to be back in his 
office in a few weeks. Georges Pasquier, 
administrator of the Etoile Palace is re- 
covering rapidly. He made yesterday his 
first visit in six months to the popular 
hall he manages so well in the Avenue 
Wagram, and expects to be on duty as 
usual within a few days. 



Manager Debasta, who after failing 
to make a success as co-partner with M. 
Rosenberg at the Apollo, took over the 
Concert European, has sgain suddenly 
closed down, without paying his artists. 
It is stated that some of the easy going 
ones have two months' salary owing. A 
former director of this little hall will 



assume the responsibility of reopening it 
within a few days. 



The floods having completely subsided 
in Paris (though many of the suburbs are 
still under water) the gay city has again 
settled down to work and play as if 
nothing had happened. Even during the 
height of the crisis the people were often 
unconcerned, going down in thousands to 
see the uncommon sights and passing 
jokes on the events. Many approached 
the parapet along the Seine, saying: 'If 
that gave way, where should we be/' 
which would be followed by a general 
laugh. And that is a thing which might 
easily have happened. This recalls the 
pastime of the Parisians during the 
Franco- Prussian War, when they would go 
out in the afternoon to amuse themselves 
by watching the German shells fly over 
the city. Everything is a source of en- 
tertainment for the French, and all fin- 
ishes by a song. Thus we have several 
ditties, both serious and comic, concern- 
ing the floods, while the moving picture 
theatres are making a successful feature 
of that subject. All the theatres and 
music halls have now reopened, and mucn 
better business is reported. As a matter 
of fact the Olympia, Folies Bergere, Al- 
hambra and Moulin Rouge are now at- 
tracting as if nothing had happened. The 
one theme of conversation this week is 
"Chantecler." Rostand has just cut out 
the punning . verses in the third act,' and 
the fact is reported as a vital question 
for humanity. All agree he has done 
well, though the immense success of the 
play as a "curiosity" was firmly estab- 
lished years ago. 

We have a 3 act sketch in verse at the 
Ba-Ta-Clan entitled "Chanteclair," which 
has been revived by Habrekorn, and the 
characters are likewise birds. As this was 
produced and played 150 nights two years 
ago, no opposition can be made to the 
title nor the subject, and it is rather a 
good offset to Rostand's work at the 
Theatre de la Porte Saint Martin. 

Kendrew. 



THE SUMMER STOCK OUTLOOK. 

Will H. Gregory, manager of the Stock 
Producers' Association offices in the Long 
Acre Building, is arranging the details for 
several summer stock companies to be 
operated this year by members of that 
body. At the close of the vaudeville sea- 
son in Keith's, Providence, Chas. Loven- 
berg will establish the usual stock com- 
pany. It will be headed by Helen Rymer, 
upon whom was bestowed last summer the 
unique distinction of having a life con- 
tract handed to her, engraved on a gold 
plate. Agnes Scott, Burton Churchill and 
Dudley Hawley are others engaged. 

Sherman Brown will establish a stock 
company at the Davidson, Milwaukee. 
The company now playing at Keith's, 
Portland, Me., will continue all summer, 
and at Suburban Park, St. Louis, a com- 
pany will support a group of stock stars 
during the heated term. The Duquesne, 
Pittsburg, and Chestnut Street, Philadel- 
phia, will maintain their present stock or- 
ganizations all summer. And there will 
be others. 



WHAT * SKIGIE" THINKS 

OF GERTRUDE HOFFMANN 

The Youngest Critic In the World Di- 
gests Miss Hoffmann's Latest Act, 
With Much Comment. 




SKIGIE. 

(This review waa written by "Sklgle" hlinat'lf. 
on a typewriter, and la printed aa written. He 
la now eleven yeara old. VARIETY haa regret- 
fully been obliged to discontinue tbe "Sklgle" 
art Idea weekly, through tbe boy having become 
very "wise" from cloae observation and aHaocla- 
tlon. The article below beara out tola statement.) 



Something must have been the matter 
at the Monday matinee at the Colonial. 
There was about a Ten-minute wait be- 
fore Gertrude Hoffmann came on. She 
opens with a song called "It Isn't that 
way any more." Then she imitates Eddie 
Toy, Ethel Barrymore, George Cohan. 
She had on a pink dress. Gertrude Hoff- 
mann next imitates Eva Tanguay, she 
wears a glittery suit it shines when the 
spot catches it in the right place. The 
drumer makes so much noise that you 
cant hear her sing. She carries her own 
drummer, and he can drum. 

Ruth St. Denis is fine, here hands look 
as if she had real snakes going all around 
her body. The four men are funny, they 
do the funniest dance I ever saw. The 
stage is all blue except in one spot, where 
the spot from the top of the stage is on 
a plat form. Twelve girls come out in 
blue costumes. Then Gertrude Hoffmann 
comes on as Ruth St. Denis. She has her 
arms behind her neck, and a jacket oi 
green on. It looks like the colar of a 
snake. Then after she had gone these 
fellows from India start to dance. 

Then a black drop comes down and she 
comes out as Anna Held. She has a dandy 
costume, just like the one Anna Held 
wore. She sings "I've Got a feeling." 
She went very big after that song. 

The setting for Isadora Duncan is great, 
the stage is one mas of pink. Gertrude 
Hoffmann can certainly pick out the stuff 
she wants. She comes out and dances for 
about a minute then goes off, and the 
girls come in one of them brings in a 
basket of flowers and the others jump 
over it. Why they jump over them I 
don't know but they do it. Then Gertrude 
Hoffmann comes on again and dances some 
more. 

I dont see why Gertrude Hoffmann Is 
doing Harry Lauder. She does it all right 
but her act is so long if I was her I 
would cut it out. Nobody can do Harry 
Lauder Real good, but she does it as well 
as any of them. Then the drummer gets 
bieey, to cover up a wait the drummer 
does some drumming he does what the 
arummer in the Soul Kiss did. They 
throw the spot light on him. 

The curtain goes up and Gertrude Hoff- 
mann is on a sofa like Valeska Surrat, 
then comes the fellow as Harry. They go 
through the whole of Valeska Suratt's 
act. Then the lights go out and she 



AMERICAN PARKS ABROAD. 

"The real big item in show business 
just now is the construction of American 
Parks in Europe," said Sam Gumperts, 
general manager of "Dreamland," to a 
Variety representative Tuesday. Mr. 
Gumpertz lately returned from a two 
months' tour of Europe in the interest of 
the Coney Island enterprise which he rep- 
resents. His visit took him to the prin- 
cipal cities of the Continent, and he came 
in close touch with the new departure in 
summer amusements on the other tide. 

J. Henry Des, an English showman, hat 
interested foreign capital in a syndicate 
which is now building parks in many Con- 
tinental cities and is promoting parka in 
other cities where construction haa not 
already begun. While foreigners are fur- 
nishing the capital, American showmen 
are furnishing the experience. By the 
time the summer season is fully on there 
will be an "American Park" in London, 
Dusseldorf, Brussels, Berlin, Budapest, 
Cairo, Egypt, with two each in Paris and 
Vienna. 

Mr. lies toured American parks as 
director of a foreign band a few seasons 
ago and then became interested in the 
subject of open air amusement. He is the 
active representative of the capital which 
has been invested in the corporation, but 
he has surrounded himself with American 
showmen and men experienced in operat- 
ing parks or park attractions. Even the 
foremen of the working crews are men 
who have been engaged in the actual build- 
ing of park attractions in this country. 

Mr. Gumpertz is commissioned to select 
thirty American attractions and send 
them abroad for the Ues park circuit. 
Concessions have already been secured in 
the several resorts by Frank C. Bostock 
for trained animal exhibits; Joseph Men- 
chen, for "Johnstown Floods"; the 
Thompson Scenic Railway, for "rides," 
and Paul Boynton, for "water chutes." 
Chas. Murray, an American press agent, 
is on the job, and there will be more 
American showmen concerned in the deal 
before summer begins. 

Concerning "Dreamland," Mr. Gumperts 
said that many innovations may be ex- 
pected, but at this time he is keeping his 
plans secret. It is known, however, that 
Frank Bostock will again conduct his ani- 
mal arena and a new and enlarged en- 
trance to Surf Avenue will be constructed. 
The more popular features of last sea- 
son will be retained and a flock of air 
ships will be among the departures for 
the new season. Wells Hawks will again 
have charge of the press work and Mr. 
Gumpertz will be the active manager. 



Edith Hollander sailed for London 
last week. She will remain on the 
other side until late spring and Joe Hol- 
lander will join her there after the close 
of Irwin's "Majesties." 



Hint's "splash me" and goes off then the 
</w\* come out and shine mirrors all over 
the house like Alice Lloyd. The little 
tank she has for Anette Kellermann. 
She is on a wire and she is supposed to 
£o in the tank but she dident go in Mon- 
day and the girls go in to. 

Then she does Eddie Leonard I never 
heard him sing it so I dont know if it is 
good or not. 



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VARIETY 



ACTS FOR RINGLING'S SHOWS. 

BARNUM 'A. BAILEY. 

konyot Family', wire artists; Four La 
Failles, strong men; Victoria Cadona, wire 
artist; Desperado, sensational dive; The 
J'ulloon Horse; The Four Jardys, acro- 
bats; The Garoncttis, acrobats; The Je- 
romes, statue poses; The Nellie Carroll 
Tioupe, wire artists; Winston's Riding 
Seals; The Florence Family, acrobats; 
The Three Corel lis, acrobats; The Three 
davenports, principal riders; The Fassios. 
equilibrists; Bradna and Derrick, riders; 
The La Mar Troupe, aerialists; The Sei- 
giist-Silbon Troupe, aerialists; The Patti- 
Fi auk's midget acrobats; Paula Peters' 
Monkey and Dog Circus, and "Charles the 
First," chimpanzee. 

RING LING BROS. 

Albert Schumann's Horses; Lorch Fam- 
ily, acrobats; The Clarkonians, aerialists; 
Itobledillo, wire artist; Arthur Saxon 
Trio, strong men; Kealey's Telephone Ele- 
phants; Daisy Hodgini, rider; Dunham 
Troupe, aerialists; The Duttons, riders; 
Marnello-Mainitz Troupe, Aerial Shaws, 
Aerial Wards, Aerial Nelsons, Florence 
Harris, Lulu Davenport, Three Clarks, 
John Agie. Al McCree, Four Renos and 
Kmma Stickney, riders. 

FOREPAUGH-SELLS BROS. 
Sixty-one Horse Act, Ty-Bell Sisters, 
aerial "teeth" act; The Albos, horizontal 
bars; Alpine Family, aerialists; The 
Franks, aerialists; Carl Handley Troupe, 
strong men; Avalon Family, wire artists; 
Hines-Kimball Troupe, acrobats; Ricardo- 
Peera Duo, aerialists; Ada Belle Edwards, 
strong woman; Lafferty, aerial contor- 
tionist; Paul Alvarez, acrobat, Itooney 
Family, riders; Lowande Family, riders; 
Ijockhart's Elephants, Capt. Webb's Seals, 
Edna Weeks and Richard Walton, riders. 



GIRO US NEWS 



THAT WADDELL BOY I 

Columbus, Feb. 23. 

There was a meeting a few days ago 
in the Neil House, attended by Harry E. 
Rose, of Logan; James Anderson, of New 
York; Thomas McCarthy, of Chicago; 
James Doty, of San Francisco; W. C. 
Dale, of Washington (Ind.), and "Doc" 
Waddell, the circus publicity man. 

Immediately afterward came the news- 
paper statement that there might be 
framed up a brand new circus for 1910, 
with winter quarters here. 

When "Doc" was a boy in Portsmouth, 
so runs the tale, McCarthy went west and 
became wealthy. Now he has returned 
and will invest some of his roll in canvas. 



JOE MAYER'S PROGRAM STAFF. 

The circus program publishers are active 
these days, and the equipment of solicitors 
and men to sell the books with various 
shows has been completed. Joseph Mayer, 
who will publish the official programs for 
the "Circus Kings," has selected these 
men: Barnum & Bailey, Arthur J. Hirsch- 
ler, in advance; Wm. Baker and six as- 
sistants, with the show. Ringling Bros., 
Hayman Mayer, in advance; Wm. Morri- 
son and Ave assistants, with the show. 
Forcpaugh A Sells Bros/, Louis Kusel, in 
advance; Tom Burke and four assistants, 
with the show. 

Arthur Hirsehler and Hayman Mayer 
are now on the mad soliciting general ad- 
vertising for the books. 



"BLACK-TOP" MEN WORRIED. 

There may be trouble ahead for the men 
who run picture shows under "black-tops" 
with circus and carnival companies and 
on fair grounds, which come within the 
corporate limits of municipalities. 

During the past winter ordinances of 
a most stringent nature as to the opera- 
tion of moving-picture machines have been 
j nsscd in scores of cities and towns. Fire- 
proof booths are in nearly all instances 
required, often a brick foundation is a 
mandatory part of the ordinances, and 
in a general way the determination to 
lessen the danger from stampedes as well 
as tires has been evidenced in every State 
in the Union. 

It is feared that in all cases this fea- 
ture of the licensing of circuses and shows 
cannot be "fixed." A side light on the 
situation is causing many to wonder how 
the Patents Co. is going to collect its $2 
weekly royalties from the traveler ex- 
hibitor, who in a majority of instances, 
owns his machine. And also about "li- 
sensed" and "independent" films. Last 
season the Patents Co. had not clinched 
its grip on the picture business as tightly 
as it is supposed to have it now. There 
may be some surprises for the showman 
who travels with projecting machine and 
reels of pictures, licensed and unlicensed. 



BACK FROM EUROPE. 

Burt Cole and wife returned from their 
winter vacation tour of Europe last week 
on the George Washington, and have set- 
tled in their home at Tottenville, Staten 
Island, to spend the- few weeks which re- 
main before Mr. Cole again opens with 
the Hagenbeck- Wallace Show at Peru, 
Ind., for his tenth year with that organi- 
zation. 



OFF TO HUNT INDIANS. 

Johnnie Baker, the old-time trapper, 
scout and guide, who has for the past, 
twenty-five years lived a domesticated 
life in the summer camp of Buffalo Bill's 
"Wild West," and of late wintered in 
New Rochelle, departed for Pine Ridge, 
S. D., yesterday (Thursday) to hunt 
Indians. 

He goes armed with a permit from the 
Interior Department to engage about a 
hundred red-skins to travel with the "Two 
Bills' " Shows the coming season. Chief 
Iron Tail, a Sioux who has lost all track 
of his age, will head the delegation after 
a year's lay-off. 



RICE REAL MANAGER AGAIN. 

Last Sunday "Bill" Rice shook Broad 
way and made tracks for Staunton, Va.. 
where he will inaugurate the tour of Nor- 
wood, a hypnotist, whom he will exhibit 
in opera houses, playing week stands, un- 
til weather will permit showing under 
canvas. Rice has won his spurs as man- 
ager of hypnotists, although his own spe- 
cial line of work is parachute jumping and 
carnival management. 

Bessie Longnecker, known to circus 
side-shows as "Babv Madeline," a child of 
seven, who tipped the scales at 2v>0 pounds, 
was fatally burned at the home of her 
parents in Columbus, Ohio, recently. 



"ENTERTAINING THE PRESS." 

Two press agents remain to be placed 
for the three Ringling Shows. For the 
Forepaugh- Sells Bros. Beverly White, for- 
merly of the Gentry Shows, and Harry 
Earl, last season with the Sells -Floto 
Shows, have been signed as "relay story 
men." Harry Lindley has been added to 
the "relay" staff of the Barnum & Bailey 
Show, which also includes last season's 
men, Jay Rial and Dexter Fell owes. The 
contracting will be again entrusted to 
Roy Feltus. For the Ringling £how Chas. 
White will contract, as usual, and Guy 
Steeley is retained as one of the "story" 
men. 

As first told by Variety, Richard H. 
Little, the well-known Chicago newspaper 
v riter, will succeed James Jay Brady as 
chief of the Ringling Show press staff. 
Guy Steeley, and not Roy Feltus, is now 
employed in the Ringling Bros. New 
York oflice, preparing the newspaper work 
for the three shows. 



RHODA ROYAL WITH "TWO BILLS." 

Having just about finished his mid- 
winter circus dates, Rhoda Royal will now 
turn to the preparation of a sixteen-horse 
high-school act for Buffalo and Pawnee 
Bill's Wild West this season. This style 
of horsemanship will be a prominent fea- 
ture with the "Two Bills" as in addition 
to the Rhoda Royal act Ray Thompson 
and wife will work Joe Bailey and Irma 
G. during the performance. 



EARLY BIRDS WINGING. 

Toledo, Feb. 23. 
The early birds of the circus advance 
forces are busy. An agent for the Ring- 
ling Circus was here a few days ago and 
announced that the Baraboo outfit would 
make Toledo its stand June 13. 



BARGAINS IN ANIMALS. 

(Special Cable to Variety.) 

Paris, Feb. 23. 
Bidet's Menagerie was sold yesterday 
at public auction, the total effects realiz- 
ing $3,660. Frank Bostock, the American 
animal trainer, bid in a number of wild 
animals, getting them at record low 
figures. 



Jones Bros, will have a fourteen-car 
"Wild West" show on the road this sea- 
son, equipped largely with property pur- 
chased at the Cole Show auction. J. Au- 
gustus Jones is now in the west securing 
Indians and cowboys for the exhibition 
which opens at Corry, Pa., where it is now 
being formed up, in April. 



France Reed, the circus rider, is rehears- 
ing a comedy act with a partner in a 
Jersey City gymnasium. He received 
word this week that his ring horse, 
stabled in Florida upon the close of 
Howe's Greater London Shows, of which 
ho was a member, had died. Reed had 
used the animal so long and become so 
accustomed to its gait that he fears diffi- 
culty in replacing it. 

Mile. Bouita Lorainc has signed for the 
Sells-Floto show for the coining tour. 



RINGLING'S REPORTED PROFITS. 

The daily papers throughout the coun- 
try are carrying a story to the effect that 
Ringling Brothers have divided $1,000,000 
as the profits made by the Ringling and 
l^arnum & Bailey Shows last season. The 
Barnum & Bailey "velvet" is placed at 
$600,000. The report is credited by the 
daily papers as having started in Baraboo, 
where the Ringlings have their home, but 
the daily papers don't know the Ringlings 
as well as they should before publishing, 
with a serious face, such a statement. 

It is known by trade papers in closer 
touch with the circus game than are th*4jb 
dailies that the Ringlings will not will-^^ 
ingly give out, for publication, the news 
which centers around their attraction, let 
alone taking the public into their confi- 
dence as to the amount of money they 
have made. They are too clever as show- 
men to herald the fact that they have 
cleaned up a million dollars at a time of 
the year when their contractors have just 
started out to get city, state and county 
licenses at as cheap a figure as talk ami 
diplomacy can possibly accomplish. 

The Ringlings fire not anxious for the 
newspapers to get this "million-dollar" 
impression when their advertising con- 
tractors will so soon appear in the busi- 
ness offices with an argument against 'big 
contracts. 

This "profit" story looks to a disinter- 
ested person as though it were the bright 
idea of a certain circus man who has ac- 
cess to the Associated Press wires and has 
thus "started something" in the way of 
trouble for the Ringlings, whom he most 
dearly hates, as a sort of "first gun" in a 
campaign of opposition and embarrass- 
ment which he threatened last year to 
develop this season along new lines. 

No man in the circus business knows 
better than this same rival showman how 
great a figure newspapers cut in embar- 
rassing or "boosting" a show, and as he 
is a newspaperman he knows that "the 
press" has been gradually developing ideas 
of its own concerning the paucity of cir- 
cus advertising and the plethora of ad- 
vance notices. 

It really looks as though first blood for 
a new and unexpected punch must be 
awarded, even while snow is on the 
ground, to the husky circus gladiator who 
dwells within the shadow of the Great 
Divide. 



The matter of allowing the Ringling 
Bros, to use the Sullivan Billposting Co.'s 
boards for the New York engagement of 
their circuses, an opposition to the Asso- 
ciation plant, was referred to a specials * 
committee at the recent meeting of thr^/ 
Association directors in Chicago. It is re- 
membered that last spring the Ringlings 
disliked being kept off the choice loca- 
tions in the Metropolis which the Sulli- 
van firm controls. 

Harry Gunning, who graduated from 
the ranks of circus car managers to a 
position as right hand man with the 
Bryan Advertising System in Ohio, has re- 
tired from the bill posting business and 
has taken up the promotion of aviation 
meets. Ed Clarey, an American showman, 
who put over some big amusement 
schemes in London, is interested with 
Gunning in the new deal. 



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IN VARIETY 



Sddie Barling ia wearing with hit din- 
ner coat the entest stock bow, which gives 
him a Terj miniiterial air. Mr. Darling 
ie rather a clever imitator. The other 
evening at x the Knickerbocker he had the 
table in roars through mimicking a very 
well known young woman in vaudeville 
circles. 



When Annabelle Whitford oasnaa to 
town the is going to show something new 
in a Grecian gown. It is the palest blue, 
beautifully draped, over which a scarf of 
deeper blue is worn. Her second dress is 
a "Nell Brinkley" costume in the regula- 
tion white broadcloth with pencilings of 
black. 



It has been predicted that Gertrude Hoff- 
mann couldn't last under the strain, but 
Gertie is there with her voice better than 
ever. 



Mrs. Gus Edwards dug down deep in her 
grandmother's trunk and brought forth a 
Chantilly lace scarf about sixty years old. 
Mrs. Edwards wore this the other night 
in the Madrid, and all the women there 
were envious of it. 

Maud Fulton, a little stouter perhaps, 
but prettier than ever, is wearing this 
week two new costumes, one a yellow 
with black collar and cuffs (I would dis- 
card the bow) and a black velvet, beau- 
tiful in its simplicity. 



Cheridah Simpson at Hammerstein's 
wears a very handsome gold gown. 

Blanche Ring in 'The Yankte Girl" at 
the Herald Square is wearing some very 
becoming gowns. Miss Ring proved that 
a "Middie" blouse can be shown off prop- 
erly by having it fitted. A "Betty" hat in 
blue and white was very sweet. An ankle 
length dress in heavy lace, and a white 
and silver gown worn in the second act, 
were very beautiful. The white and silver 
in the last act has an exact model of the 
gown Miss Ring wore in vaudeville last 
spring. Eva Francis in some simple 
dresses looked very pretty until she put 
on a bonnet. The bright red dress of Dor- 
othy Jardon's was very startling but 
nevertheless handsome. The chorus is 
well fitted out, but then, it is very easy 
to get good effects when the scenes are 
laid in Spain. The "show girls" had on 
as much as they could possible carry. One 
girl was particularly pretty, the one who 
affected the coral shades. 



Mr. and Mrs. Jule Delmar, of Broad- 
way and New Rochelle, have a maid the 
color of ink. On her "evening out" Mrs. 
Delmar noticed the girl hadn't taken ad- 
vantage of it, and hearing her running 
back and forth investigated, finding the 
colored girl in a frightful state, htr face 
smothered in paste. The girl had mis- 
taken Mrs. Delmar's tooth paste for cold 
cream and had massaged her face with it. 



Nella Walker (Colonial) looks the real 
type of an American girl in her white 
suit and Panama hat. 



I heard about a pleasant little thing 
happening last Saturday in one of the 
New York burlesque houses. A woman in 
the company threw a light solution of 
ammonia into her husband's eyes after 
the matinee. She thought it was vitriol, 
but the suspicious druggist mixed up the 
ammonia for her instead. The husband is 
with the show; his wife is "at liberty." 



Girls, if you must faint go to the 
Colonial on Monday. Frank Jones will 
carry you into the retiring room in the 
most cuddling manner. On Monday after- 
noon a girl fainted there, both Mr. Jones 
and Miss Revell were there with all the- 
flrst -aid -to- the- injured. 



Mrs. Patrick Campbell remarked last 
week that she had at last met a woman 
who could say "damn it" to suit her. The 
woman was Nellie Revell, the busy little 
press representative for the Percy William 
houses. 



GOING TO SACRAMENTO. 

San Francisco, Feb. 23. 
An authoritative statement says that 
the Orpheum Circuit intends building a 
theatre in Sacramento. Several sites are 
being considered. 



A PIPE DREAM. 

By CECILS GORDON. 

(Wltb apologies to Marie Correlli and dedicated to 

the WESTERN VAUDEVILLE MANAGBB8' 

ASSOCIATION, Chicago.) 

I dreamed laat night the future 'before me waa 
aa Mack aa "KOHL." I atood outside the "MA- 
JESTIC CASTLE" a "MEAGHER" light burned In 
the eleventh story window. A lonely "MILLER" 
had been fluttering around about three weeks. I 
could not gain an entrance, so I wandered on down 
"BAD-STREET" Just to "PASTIME" until I came 
to a "BUTTBRFIELD" filled with fellow artists. 
You can hear the donkeys "BRAT" and see 
the "ROSALIES" and "CELIAS" bloom. 

I approached one fellow and said "HAY-MAN," 
but he handed me a "TOM MURRAY." and never 
looked around. I said, "HAY-MAN" again. 
"Well." aald he, "what do you want to MUCK- 
EN-FUSS" about. Said I. "What time does my 
act go on?" Said he. "About SUN-TIME." He 
said. "Go up past COLLINS-VILLE until you 
reach BERCH-HILL, and don't bother me, I am 
busy with the manager." 

I travelled on through "SWAMS MUCK" and 
"MEYERS." through "EDDIES." until I reached 
"BERCH-HILL." I found the bill very hard and 
stoney (faced). 

I then msde up my mind to capture the "MA- 
JESTIC CASTLE." This la not parrot repartee 
or chirping of a "ROBIN SON." I have stated 
the "CASE-EE." I have things down "PAT," and 
I use hard "KOHL," so watch my smoke. 



NEW ORLEANS DEAL PENDING. 

New Orleans, Feb. 23. 
There is a deal pending between the 
Audubon Realty Co. and the Shuberts, 
which if consummated, will mean the erec- 
tion of a theatre at the corner of Canal 
and Burgundy Streets. The location Is 
easily the best in New Orleans for a 
theatre. 



NEW $60,000 PARK THEATRE. 

Boston, Feb. 23. 

Manager Carl Alberte of Norumbega 
Park, has announced that plans and 
specifications had been accepted and the 
contract signed for building a new out- 
door theatre at Norumbega to cost 
$60,000. It is to bo ready for opening of 
the Park season on May 30. 

Last summer the old theatre at Nor- 
umbega Park was burned to the ground. 



BILLY GOV}* HI SPOaU** 

Mj, tat 8pakana baa frown afooe 1 waa 
here laat — twenty yaaxa ago. Now they 
hare doors and windows in tba houses and 
I havent mat a "yegg" man in thirty 
hours. Twenty years ago the andlanoi 
would come to "John MeOTana'e Varlaty 
Theatre," leave their wheelbarrows out- 
side and check their dinner paila. Now 
they leave their autos outside and aback 
their furs. Twenty years ago John paid 
his "hired hands" mostly in beer checks. 
Now the Orpheum pays any one artist on 
the bill more money then McQrana's en- 
tire show cost, and still some carriers of 
ivory craniums kick. I never will, again. 



TO HI9 MMMClNo JtOEfff 



Good doctor's advice to monologists : 

If you have to deliver a long monolog 
and your throat is sore — cut it. 

If you are looking for "trouble" the* 
best and quickest way to find it is in a 
dictionary. 

There is a pound of gold in every ounce 
of philosphy, but the banks won't cash 
it. 



To big head liner s: 

Many a first class race horse finished 
by pulling a cab. History repeats itself — 
often. 



Met an old contortionist, "Arlis," here 
waiting on table of the Spokane Hotel. 
He injured himself four years ago doing 
"close bending" and his doctor told him 
it would kill him if he contorted any more. 
He started to show me that he could still 
do a good stunt when his wife exclaimed: 
"My word, if I catch you bending." (This 
joke is intended for my English friend, 
Mr. Bird.) 



Elbert Hubbard, editorial writer, is going 
on the vaudeville stage. Lee Harrison, 
vaudevillian, is going to be an editorial 
writer. Everything equalizes. 



Stopping for an hour at Green River, 
Utah, while the conductor went home to 
put on a clean shirt, I took a good look 
at Green River. There isn't a headache in 
a barrel of it. (I'll have to write and ex- 
plain this liquid joke to Mr. Bird.) 



For the western soubret : I was thinking 
of Fay Templeton, Ethel Levey and Yours 
Truly Shattuck today. I would have 
thought of Maud Ryan but I forgot her 



name. 



What is the use of having a press agent 
if you haven't anything to press? 



Miss Douglas, of Douglas and Douglas, 
bad a bad fall at the Orpheum, Thursday 
night, hurting her knee cap. She was out 
of the bill for four shows only. 



An old schoolmate of mine, Joe Muller, 
is manager of the Orpheum here. I was 
both surprised and glad to meet him 
again. 

Polly Moran, also on the Orpheum Cir- 
cuit, says: "Life in show business is just 
one damn town after another." 



Billie Burke is arranging to put out a 
new comedy act called "Night School." 



J. Francis Dooley and his partner. 
OYrinne Saylcs, are doing extremely well 
on the Beck Circuit. You should see the 
Savins lady (department store stuff). 



by j. a. hubtot. 



(T»e tweatj-oscood of a series by Mr. afsvstjr, 
dataiUaa U* bjpetao tleal reports sad trials et a 

" tlaw** anaafSr.) 



East Cranberry, O., Feb. 22. 
Dear Mike: 

I went over to West Cranberry laat 
week to look at the ahow and talk about 
affiliating myself with the man over than, 
and he says if we combine ourselves to- 
gether, his theatre ought to be a cut weak 
on account of it only being a trolley ride 
from East Cranberry to West Cranberry. 

I looked in his book that tells the acters 
wages and showed him mine. He uses the 
same cost mark that you do, and I found 
out that he had hired some of the same 
acters as I did for five dollars less. Ha 
says he has a smaller theatre than I have 
but I have got the smallest stage so that 
ought to even it up. 

We didn't make any arrangement yet 
f oi sure but maybe I will. He said we had 
better have a drink, but I never drink no 
licker so I took cut plug smoking tobacco. 
After this if any acters play in West 
Cranberry before they play me I want 
them for five dollars less, so remember it. 

I don't know what to say about the 
show this week. Hamble aad Egglin had 
my audience laughin fit to bust while 
they were on but when they were dona 
nobody clapped none. So I guess they 
ain't much account. Then the Cymbeline 
Trio came on and the audience just sat 
and listened till they got through and 
then clapped a whole lot so I don't know 
whether they are good acters or not. 

The Hughes Musical Trio which is spe- 
cial feature, plays as loud on the bugles 
as our whole town band. The red-headed 
feller that is the boss of the act had a 
row with my fiddlers when he practiced 
and said he would give his show without 
them. 

The woman in the act is a mighty good 
looker but she ain't a bit sociable. The 
hoop rollers took pretty good, but my 
wife don't care much about them. Neu- 
cha telle, the feller that impersonates a 
lady, has some fine clothes and looks bet- 
ter than some of the real women that has 
been here. He threw a kiss at old man 
Shiveley at the matinee, and the old fool 
most went crazy 'till he found out she 
was a man. He gave me one of his pic- 
tures on which she wrote, "To Mr. Sower- 
guy, the nicest manager I ever have met." 
He talks just the same in trousers as he 
does in skirts. She is out shopping with 
my wife this morning. I suppose it is all 
right but I wish I had never gone into 
this theatre business. They are workin 
right lively on the Stadium across the 
street. They are going to have four dress- 
lr rooms which is a waste of money. 

A friend of mine who is a subscriber 
says there was a big meetin last night of 
all the stockholders to pick out acters for 
the show. They squabbled all night and 
( nly picked out one act which was a liv- 
ing statuary act. I wonder if it is Millie 
I.anude. Old man Shiveley wanted to get 
the Black Crook, he says he seen it when 
he was a boy and there was lots of gals 
in it. Ed Wack horse wanted Minstrels 
and Shop Wrenchy wanted The Blond 
Typewriters. The meeting broke up in a 
row. Adam Roiccrgutf. Manager. 



14 



VARIETY 



JERSEY CORPORATION SPELLS EDUCATORS SEE "MODEL SHOW"; 
FREEZE-OUT TO FILM RENTERS FRISCO THROWS OUT 32 FILMS 



it 



Patents Co., by New Move Tightens Its Death Grip on 

the Motion Picture Trade. "Exhibitors 

Next?" Asks the Showman. 



Developments of this week make it evi- 
dent that the General Film Co., recently 
incorporated in New Jersey for $2,500,000, 
is the Patents Oo.'s first move to take 
over the whole exchange business of the 
industry. Within six months, say those 
in the know, there will not be an exchange 
operating in the United States, while the 
General Film Oo.'s stations in twenty 
cities will do the distributing of moving 
pictures. 

The method of the change is pretty well 
understood among exchange men. The 
Patent! Co. will soon begin to cancel 
rental contracts. By the gradual freezing 
out of the lesser concerns the total num- 
ber will be reduced to about 30. The Gen- 
eral Film Co. will then use its $2,500,000 
capital to buy in the survivors who will 
represent the strongest factors among the 
middlemen. The selected members are so 
strong that they could come pretty near 
setting up an opposition, or at least 
making such a legal fight as to drive the 
Patents people to expensive compromise 
unless they received adequate price for 
their business. 

There is no kindly motive in the pur- 
chase. The little fellows will be thrown 
overboard without compunction. It is only 
the strength of the others that saves 
them. 

The (Patents Oo.'s Jersey corporation 
remained snugly under cover, thanks to 
its neat arrangement, until the report in 
Vabiett last week. Immediately a renter 
scented the "freeze-out." He journeyed 
to Philadelphia and put the whole propo- 
sition up to "Pop" l,ubin, pretending that 
he was familiar with all the details. 
"Pop" fell for the bluff and admitted that 
such was the plan, according to report. 

The story spread quickly and was known 
all over the trade two days later. To an 
inquiry Mr. Lubin said: "Yes, the Patents 
Co. is going into the exchange business. 
It is merely the process common in in- 
dustrials of cutting out the middleman. 
We can see no good reason why renters 
Bhould draw down tremendous profits and 
ride in automobiles while we might just as 
well have that money. Another thing 
that enters into the consideration is this: 
the control of the rental business will give 
Us a free hand in regulating the trade. 
Fourteenth Street. New York, is a sample. 
Now there are three houses showing pic- 
tures all within a stone's throw. Had we 
the rental end of the business, we would 
prevent this and bring the different thea- 
tres in line, for there is no doubt but 
that so many house* close together injures 
the business generally." 

At the last meeting of the Patents Co. 
licensees then* wns heard a good deal of 
talk about the Patents Co. and its designs 
upon the rental business. The move was 
then regarded by the "wise" ones as in- 
evitable. It has been foreseen ever since 
ihe Buffalo Convention two years ago. At 



that time commenced the decline of the 
exchange man. Under the guise of better- 
ing the film market the Edison people 
foisted the film leasing "bunk" on the 
renter and ever since the lines have been 
drawn tighter and tighter. 

The compromise between the Edison and 
Biograph % Oompanies which brought the 
Patents Co. into life, was his final 
undoing. 

Exhibitors and showmen generally are 
wondering when the Patents Co. will move 
on to complete its conquest, by going into 
the exhibition business. That it will do 
so few doubt, although the final check- 
mate may have to be done slowly and 
"under cover." Such a move is far from 
impossible, being merely a question of 
money. A move to take over the exhibi- 
tion business would be no more radical 
than has been the assault by other manu- 
facturing "trusts" upon their retail trade, 
and examples are not hard to find where 
such assaults have been entirely suc- 
cessful. 

The crystallized opinion of the trade 
seems to be: 

"NOW IS THE TIME FOR AN 
INDEPENDENT TO ENTER THE 
FIELDS 



HfDBPBNDENrS STILL HEADLESS. 

There still exists a vacancy in the office 
of President of the National Independent 
Moving Picture Association, made vacant 
by the resignation of J. J. Murdock. The 
Executive Committee, which has power to 
supply the vacancy, is awaiting the return 
of Mr. Broulatour, American representa- 
tive of Lumiere, to secure his acceptance 
of the office which will, in that event, be 
tendered to him. Some of the Indepen- 
dents think it is all right to have the 
chief office of the Association held by a 
foreigner, inasmuch as most of the Inde- 
pendent films are of foreign manufacture. 



PICTURE THEATRE DISASTER. 

A moving picture theatre in Patton, a 
town near Johnstown, Pa., dropped into 
the basement of the building when the 
floor collapsed during a fire, last Saturday 
night, Feb. 19. One person was killed. 
The fire started in the basement while 
the theatre was filled with spectators. 
Many persons were pinned down by tim- 
bers, and only through heroic work on the 
part of volunteers was a greater loss of 
life avoided. 

BERST OFF FOR PARIS. 

The American representative of Pathe 
Bros, left for Paris last ^Saturday upon a 
sudden decision to make the trip. It is 
reported that his mission at this time is 
to inspect the Pathe' plants which were 
inundated by the recent floods as well as 
to discuss the recently formed corporation 
which is expected to gobble up the licensed 
film rental exchanges. 



While New York Educators are Treated to Elevating 

Picture Exhibition Pacific Coast Guardians of 

Morals Condemn Over a Score of Releases. 



San Francisco, Feb. 23. How some of the horrifying subjects 

At a recent meeting the San Francisco evolved in diseased minds for the purpose 

Board of Censorship condemned thirty- of making children steal, beg or borrow 

two films as unfit for public exhibition, nickels and dimes to take the hazardous 

Of the number five were Independent chances of seeing these crimes visualized |j 

products and the other twenty-seven the in "motion pictures" among the many 

output of the Patents Co. licensees. death-trap "store shows" scattered all 

The list follows: over, even get by a sane censor, is a 

"Saved by a Sailor". problem that, while it has puzzled every- 

"Veogeance la Mine" Warwick one who realizes the length picture sub- 

"Honor of Thlevea" Biograph , . , . . . ... 

"Bank MeBaenger" Lubin jects have gone to in their themes, is still 

'The Vauuero'a Vow" Biograph nnrnvclwl 

"ConceaMig a Burglar" Biograph unrn>eieu. 

"Money Mad" Biograph The People's Institute has an arrange- 

"The Fatal Card" Lubin r , . , . 

"fign darme'B Honor" . Ratas ment with some theatres whereby its 

^ S S S LSTi'^er"' Urb "Biogjjgj p ■' mem bers are entitled to a discount for 

"The Murder in the Red Bam" tickets. For this patronage the Institute 

"A Victim of Ills Honesty" Pathe . . , ., ««.««.-„ 

"The Trampa" Le Lion demands the right to censor the perform- 

! '£. Lucky "naband" „v v * tb Z ances given in the theatres so patronized. 

"The Hindoo Dagger" Biograph _^^^*"* 

"Wrongfully Accused" Kssanay b. V, lieu an objection is made to a play or 

"Snollnce of aRocky coast"'.'! !!!!!!'.! LSbiS act, unless the complaining matter is 

"The villain's Wooing" Centaur eliminated or refined, the Institute leaves 

"Forced Iuto Marriage" I'athe 

"Caught in His own Trap" rathe the theatre alone. A Peoples Institute 

"A7^«rtio^"":::::::::::::.\\\f!patS with those lofty aims might look over the 

"Shadowa of a Great city" Italia picture field, and lend its influence to 

'•The Smuggler.' Game" Sellg * ' 

"Maggie, the Dock Rat" Kaiem oblige the picture makers to consider the 

"The S, w!n^ young. It is a fact that children are 

"The Last Look" Pathe mainly attracted to the "picture shows'* 

'Bad Companions" Pathe , A . . ,. r ,» 

"Night Duty" rathe by the degenerating influence of the in- 

— decent or blood and^ thunder film. 

Last Saturday night in New York City \ — 

before a gathering of educators of^a&ew 

York's sons and daughters, a "model niov- 
ing picture show" was given, with film 
"passed" by the "Board of Censorship." 

This "Board' is the same piece of plank 
that "passed" the films or was supposed to 
have passed them, that were shut out of 
San Francisco. The Censorship Board for 
moving pictures was organized over a 
year ago, with great eclat by the Edison- 
Biograph combination. Press work im- 
mediately said that the time had come! 
From then on pictures would be pure! 
Someone must have immediately slipped 
all the on-the-level "Censors" some "dope," 
for they have been sleeping ever since, 
at least as far as 'their duties as "Censors" 
carried them. 

In the Board of Education rooms, where 
the "model" films were shown, Supt. Max- 
well of the Public Schools of New York, 
and Dr. Charles Sprugue Smith of the 
People's Institute, this city, were among 
those present. 

Several "industrials" were sent over the 
sheet, and there were "interesting and in- 
structive" views also. Supt. Maxwell said 
that moving pictures would not be adopted 
for school room purposes in New York. 

While this affair was Wing "pulled" to 
remove the taint now attaching to mov- 
ing pictures in general all over the coun- 
try, the Superintendent should have ad- 
dressed the assemblage, explaining that 
the same children the picture manufac- 
turers would like to exhibit "clean" sub- 
jects before, also go to the many "picture 
shows" where morbid and indecent pic- 
tures, the same as those thrown out in 
San Francisco are shown. 

The good and the bad pictures are sup- 
posed to puss before the "Censor Hoard." 



Worcester, Feb. 23. 

Police Chief David A. Metthews is cen- 
soring moving picture Kims by having 
patches put over those parts of any film 
showing crime scenes' or anything which 
the Chief regards as suggestive or im- 
moral. The picture house patrons have 
been puzzled the past week at seeing film* 
lead up to the climax of a crime and then 
having several feet of nothingness unreeled 
for them. The dagger is not allowed to 
strike nor is the gun allowed to play. 
Neither can the amorous youth display his 
excited emotions too freely. The censor 
rule is being enforced to the limit, with 
Police Lieut. George H. Hill as censor for 
the Chief. The Lieutenant sees all films 
before they are released for use. 



PARIS PICTURE TRUST. 

Paris. Feb. 14. 

It is stated that a large foreign cor* 
poration has been formed, with a colossal j\ v 
capital, with the object of bringing all <J 
the cincmatogiaph theatres in Paris 
under one direction. The said company 
has commenced by acquiring a hall, con- 
taining 1,200 scats, in the Faubourg 
montmnrtre. 

It is likewise reported I hat the Cinema 
Halls Company will reappear under a new 
form; while another company is being 
formed for the purpose of manufacturing 
films. 

Mr. Eastman, of the Kodak Co., Roches- 
ter, N. Y., and M. Brulatour, American 
representative of the Lumiere Brothers 
have arrived in Paris. \ meeting has 
already been held betwc"n the head of 
the Eastman concern and its principal 
French clients. 



VARIETY 



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"HJa Last Burglary" (Blograph). 

There !■ In dale dim disclosed the best actor 
In the moving picture business. He Is still In 
swaddllofs and Is the slickest baby on record. 
,The point of tbe film turns on the youngster, 
aod by his gleefu.1 spirits, cheery smile and 
chubby-legged kicking* up he makea good all 
overr the. place. A husband and wife are so poor 
they* cannot afford to buy milk for tbe baby, 
so. they decide to dispose of It by taking It to 
a "swell" Mansion and, stealthily, depositing It 
ISduthalr. In tbe baby's band tbey place a note, 
tejtyif how tough things look for tbe youngster 
- and bespeaking for him kind treatment. Another 
husband and wife have Just lost their baby by 
death. Tbe mother Is, naturally, grief -stricken 
and the husband Is, by force of circumstances, 
at burglar. lie starts out on what be tows will 
be hie last burgle. Beacblug tbe mansion where 
■the baby has Just been taken, he enters through 
tbe same window to burglarise tbe place that the 
.poor father entered to increase Its number of 
occupants. The burglar looks around for plun- 
der. Right here tbe baby gets tbe center of the 
stage. He is lying on hi* back in a cushioned 
•arm-chslr and about all that can be seen Is 
bis chubby little hsnd waving tbe note as If In 
frantic effort to attract attention. The burglar 
reads the note, discovers that the baby la a 
foundling and Joyfully bears blm away to fill the 
empty crib at home. Subsequently the poor parents 
of the child are notified that one of tbe man's 
patents has been accepted by a big concern and 
a check for advance royalty Is sent In tbe letter. 
They start off to get hack their baby, but find 
ao trace. The wife loses her mind, and things 
are In a had way. The burglar, reformed. Is 
now the coachman of the doctor called to treat 
the suffering woman, and by listening to a con- 
versation between the father and physician learns 
that tbe bit by at bis home is needed to restore 
tbe reason of Its mother. He brings tbe child 
■to the woman's bedside and tbe film ends, with 
the kid still gleeful and chirping — Indeed, the 
observer can almost "hear" him chirp. He Is a 
.pippin snd wins forgiveness for Home of the Bio- 
graph's recent misdeeds In releases. WALT. 



"The Englishman and the Girl" (Biograph). 

An Englishman of extremely foppish demean 
arrives to visit friends at a village where the 
young folks arc rehearsing for an amateur per- 
formance of nn Indian drama. The Englishman 
lias heard so much about Indians he believes they 
run wild In tbe streets. Ills suspicions are en- 
'couraged by the young men of the town, and when 
they have him worked up to a proper pitch they 
cut loose In their theatrical costumes and attempt 
to trlve tbe Englishman a scare. He has quite 
* fright, but soon recovers his composure, and 
puts to rout the practical Jokers by reckless flour- 
ishing^ of a revolver, which he fires in the air. 
This Is s fair comedy film; nothing more, however. 

WALT. 



"Through Snow to Sunshine" (Lnbln). 

This is a klnetograpbic record of a bridal tour, 
stnrted In the deep snows of Philadelphia, and 
terminated In tbe sunny delights of a Florida 
winter. Jacksonville, St. Augustine, Palm Beach 
and Miami are visited and tbe tropical beauties 
of those pleasant spots are shown. There la a 
little drama thrown In. Tbe husband has never 
met his brother-in-law, and yielding to a tempta- 
tion to tease her young spouse, tbe bride leads 
young hubby a merry little cbase for a few feet 
of properly licensed film. The reel is a splendid 
example of how harmless and how Interesting 
a moving picture can be when a manufacturer 
-uses gumption enough to make It so. Lubin has 
done splendidly, and should be encouraged. 

WALT. 



"His Fears Confirmed" (Oaument). 

A clown Is suspicious of an acrobat's attentions 
to the souhret. she being very desr to the fun- 
maker. Upon leaving the acrobat and tbe girl 
alone In a room the clown observes, through the 
key-hole, that here Is something going on which 
would make a good moving; picture for the Pat- 
ents Co. So lie gets a taking camera, puts it to 
the keyhole and in another scene develops the 
film. Later the interior of a lamp-house Is 
■shown, and the clown turns the picture loose 
upon the screen. Only a small part of the result 
■can be seen from the front, for the reason that 
tbe circular aperture through which the business 
-end of the lens Is supposed to project marks the 
circumference nf what Is exposed to the auditor'* 
view. The picture as thrown upon the screen 
must have been something anguishing to behold, 
for the clown makes a mess of the dim, puts the 
machine out of business nnd falls upon his knees 
In evidence of great distress. The picture which 
be took through the keyhole may he reserved as 
another ladles' ami children's release some day. 

WALT. 



4 'The Trapper and the Redskins" (Kalem). 

"The Trapper and t lie Redskins" Is the conven- 
tional border drama as shown in moving pictures, 
except thut In this case the Indians are some- 
thing like the real thing In dress and appearance 
and the acting both or the n!»orlglnes and white 
people convincing. An added attraction Is the 
aeries of pretty open-air winter scenes. A pi- 
oneer trapper leaves home to attend to his snares, 
warning his wife to watch out for Indians. The 
mother soon observes the approach of the suv- 
ages. She and her young daughter hack Into the 
log cabin and prepare to defend it. After killing 
a few Indians, she is overcome and they rush in. 
One party of the attackers carry off the girl, 
leaving the mother with two others. They have 
a knife fight for sole possession of the woman. In 
which each kills the other. Seizing a rltle the 
mother starts out to trail the hand which has 
taken her child. Meanwhile the husband re- 
turns home nnd finds the ruin. He also starts 
out to trail the Indians. The father reaches 
the camp first and finds his daughter tied to a 
tree. lie kills more Indians mid is attacked 
from behind Just as the mother arrives on the 
scene, reinforced by neighbors The band l<» 
killed off In fine stockyard order, ami everything 
ends happllv except for the poor Indians. 

RUSH. 




41 



•s humorist attoisfl onf with ' a raUM 



"The Little Beggar" (Paths). 

A capital surprise finish makes this reel a 
novelty. A ragged little waif Is seen begging 
on the streets. He approaches a group of diners 
in a sidewalk cafe, but tbey repulse blm. An 
apparently kindly woman who happens to pass by 
Intercedes in bis behalf, and everybody contrib- 
utes money. Next the youngster approaches a richly 
dressed man drinking In the same sort of a resort. 
The man waves blm away. Tbe child starts to 
move, but fslnts, apparently from hunger. Tbe 
man picks him up and summons a waiter to give 
him something to drink. Just then the audi- 
ence from a nearby theatre reaches the spot, and 
tbe man passed tbe hat around. The surprise Is 
when the boy, man and woman in tbe first scene 
are seen to climb Into an automobile, and it be- 
comes apparent that the whole thug la a 
"frameup," a thing which no one bad suspected 
before. BUSH. 



'Girls of the 



(Sellg). 



This Is a real "wooly western" film, with hun- 
dreds of gun plays, abduction and d-e-a-t-h. Tbe 
natural scenery (much resembling vistas of Cali- 
fornia) is as beautiful as the painted article is 
unsightly. Sellg has Just two results In the 
scenic line; natural and delightful and "phoney" 
to tbe rankest degree. With regret, It must be 
recorded that of late he has taken to Indoor 
monstrosities and painted landscapes, much to 
the undoing of his previous good reputation for 
photographing nature's glorious works. In this 
film there Is a villain who, with companiona 
equally vicious, abducts two pretty ranch girls 
right in front of Sellg's camera man, and there 
la a rescue by a troop of cowboys, who put an 
end to "Fresno," the bad man, and capture his 
companions, it's all about revenge, and plenty of 
It. Some one-sided "gun-plays" are made, a 
particularly ridiculous effect being a section where 
"Fresno" Is held up by one man and made to 
eat a piece of paper on which he has written 
au Insulting message; his balf-breed sweetheart 
stands behind a table, never moving, when she 
has a rlfie within easy reach, and could bave 
shot tbe cowboy to bits — but that would have 
spoiled tbe grandstand gun play. On a bunch of 
twelve men are twenty-five or fifty pistols, and 
there is hardly a yard of film which does not 
carry a flourish of a pop or an attempt to do so. 
The reel Is particularly good for women who 
drop Into a picture show after a shopping trip; 
it's very soothing, and for Saturday . afternoons 
a dime novel could go with It as a souvenir for 
tbe kids. WALT. 



"Duped" (Oaumont). 

A dealer In antiques works a ruse to dispose 
of a group of old busts which sre shown on the 
shelves. Between the leaves of a book, which 
he afterward advertises for sale at one cent, 
he pastes the Information that his fortune Is In 
the busts. The man who buys the books comes 
back and buys tbe busts. He takes tbem home, 
knocks them to pieces with a hammer, and not 
finding any money runs amuck. He smashes all 
the busts In his own house and then runs Into 
the street, smsshlng ststnary in the park and 
doing all the damage possible as he wields tbe 
hammer. He Is captured and placed In a padded 
cell. On the floor Is a lot of straw, and while 
tbe man lies exhausted in the filthy bedding a 
huge bug Is shown ambling around the top of the 
lunatic's bald bead. After writhing In mental 
agony and giving a fine Illustration of bow crazy 
men are supposed to act, the "unfortunate" 
turns his talents to realism In a death scene 
and then tbe film ends. The French makers are 
vying with home talent In turning out films which 
they should be ashamed of. WALT. 



'•That's What They AU Say" (Kalem). 

A neat comedy Idea. Hubby returns home with 
all tbe marks of having received a fine thrash- 
ing. He explains to wlfey that be received bU 
injuries In rescuing a young girl from thugs (the 
action Is shown on tbe screen as he tells it). 
Then the real cause of the wreck Is portrayed. 
Hubby tried to flirt with a girl In the park, but 
her sweetheart appeared on the scene and "beats 
blm up." Wlfey, however, believes the story 
of heroism, and nurses 111 in back to sightliness. 

RUSH. 



"The Panicky Picnic" (Paths). 

This Is one of those wretchedly colored sub 
Jects. and a comic at that. The comedy Is dis- 
tinctly Kngllsh. although tbe manufacturer Is 
French. An elderly couple go off on a picnic In 
the country. F.vrn thing goes wrong. Mice have 
gotten Into the lunch basket and It Is spoiled. 
It commences to rain, and more discomfort Is 
thrust upon the pleasure seekers. On the way 
back they stop at a haunted Inn. There Is a 
funny bit of silhouette' work showing tbe night- 
mare of the wife and then conies the finish, a 
plain bit of "trick-house" tumbling by hushand, 
wife (a man) and the two servants. It makes 
pretty poor entertainment In the middle of an 
ordinarily good picture show. RUSH. 

"Paid in Full" (Vitagraph). 

The film stnrts with a "terrible storm on the 
desert." A man staggers around on the sands 
of the coast near New York and not a speck of 
sand Hies through the air. IMrecth • he comes 
Upon a tent supposed to be occupied by Redoulns. 
Nothing like It. To lend some show of realism 
artificial palms have been placed In front of ami 
around the tent. Inscriptions of the Sahara d> 
not run to palm trees; and when there Is a "sand 
storm." even In New Mexico, one cannot see ob- 
jects fifty feet away. "Paid In Full" has stolen 
kisses, Masons with another man's wife, an elope- 
ment, a suicide and a murder; pretty fair aver- 
age nowadays for one reel. WALT. 



"Aviation at Los Angeles" (Bsaamay). 

These pictures were tsken at tbe recent aerial 
trials held at Los Angeles. With all the world 
at /ever heat over aerial navigation, the picture 
would bave to be pretty bad to fall down, and this 
film is a long way from being a bad one. The 
dirigible balloons as well as the aeroplanes, are 
shown in action, and some very good views of 
tbe ships bave been secured. Several of Curtlas's 
in bis record-breaking flights are shown, which 
gives very clear Ideas of tbe airship. The starts 
and alighting of the ships of tbe air were most 
Interesting. Tbe house displayed keen interest. 
It seemed as though everyone in tbe audience 
had some comment to make to his neighbor, and 
all appeared to be rather well versed on the sub 
Ject. Tbe picture Is not as sensational as tbe 
Blerlot crossing tbe channel picture, but It Is 
interesting and instructive. DASH. 

"Saved from the Tide" (Sellg). 

It all happened because the Board of Educa- 
tion hired a new scboolmsster. The man who 
was ousted gathered bis crew about blm and 
"got" the new master, but It took the whole 
bunch to do It. Tbe Cgbt was at the outset a 
real stand-up-and-punch affair, In which the ag- 
gressor was knocked down so many times he re- 
fused to arise for any more of it. Then one 
of bis "bunch" hit the scboolmsster on tbe back 
of the head with u black-jack and he went down 
and out for a good long count. Tbe actor- 
ruffians thought tbey had killed him, and so they 
took blm "to the sands of tbe sea where tbe 
tJde rises and falls twice every twenty-four 
hours" in tbe hope thst tbe waters would bear 
the corpse away on one of tbe trips. After hav- 
ing done this, however, they weakened and the 
ex-school teacher "peached" on his pals. There 
was a girl in the town who thought the new 
teacher nice enough to ride at mad speed astride 
her horse to where the body had been deposited. 
She gets there Just as the tide is comlug In 
and holds bis bead above water until a wagon- 
load of rescuers come to her assistance. The 
film has been taken near a beautiful stretch of 
beach, the ocean is there forty ways and makes 
tbe "shoddy" scenery, which Is used lu the 
earlier part of the reel, look mighty shine. The 
acting is good, the fist fight is a hummer and 
viewed from all angles the reel is not half bad. 

WALT. 



"The Miniature" (Edison). 

A good dramatic is here shown, having a his- 
torical color which adds largely to its Interest. 
Tbe scene is set in tbe early nineteenth century 
during tbe campaign for President of Andrew 
Jackson. His political enemies plan to draw 
blm into a quarrel. To this end tbe conspirators 
gather in a tavern and speak slightingly of Mrs. 
Jackson, dragging up the fact that she married 
Jackson before she was legally divorced and 
again after the decree was slgued. The conver- 
sation was carried on so that It can be heard by 
a friend of the candidate. The latter straight- 
way carries tbe story to Jackson, and a challenge 
follows. A duel Is arranged with pistols. Be- 
fore leaving home, Jackson places tbe miniature 
of bis wife next his besrt. On tbe grounds tbe 
two men tske their positions. At the word tbe 
candidate does not Are. His opponent does, and 
Jackson stsggers slightly, but recovers and de- 
liberately shoots his enemy through the heart. 
It occurs that there is a defect In the circum- 
stance that the seventh President went to a duel 
guarded by what amounted to a breastplate, a 
detail which is emphasised by tbe fact that the 
victim takes his certalu death with the utmost 
bravery. However, tbe story holds Interest 
throughout, and Is a vast Improvement upon tbe 
ordinary faked dramatic. RUSH. 



"A Trip to Mars" (Edison). 

The Edison people seem to bave an obsession for 
these wild comics. A chemist has discovered a 
force which works against gravity. Ry sprinkling 
a bit of powder upon any object It flies away 
from the earth. He sends a chair into space 
and then other fixtures of the laboratory. Ry 
accident he spills the powder upon himself and 
Immediately spins through the clouds to Mars. 
Here lie meets with startling experiences, dragons, 
fairies and gnomes, but Is finally sent back to 
earth by a good fairy. Arrived home, he throws 
what remains of the powder on the floor, and 
the comedy finish finds him spinning about a 
room which revolves dizzily. The reel does not 
mea-ure up to the "fair" standard, even. 

Rusn. 



"Better than Gold" (Oaumont). 

A rather strained dramatic l-t "Retter than 
<;old." The views start In a poverty-stricken 
home where a mother Is dying, having for her 
only consolation the presence of her young son. 
After her death, the landlord enters to value the 
furniture, but at the boy's pleadings, gives him 
a violin, which was bis mo-t prized possession. 
Iirlven alone Into the streets the boy tries to 
phk up a living by playing for stray pennies. 
Falling nt this he Is forced to sell the Instru- 
ment to buy bread. While roaming the street 
at night lie Is accosted by two thugs who promise 
him money to keep watch while they loot a nearby 
house. Later they get Into the country with the 
plunder, and when It Is opened the hoy's violin 
is diseii'seil lie fakes If as his share and hurrh", 
back to i he kindly obi man who had bought It. 
and thu« had* to the arrest of Jie |uir«_'lars. In 
reward for which the old dealer admits him. 
The tin;il picture shows the man and the hoy 
strolling In the the suburbs as two rendarmes 
pass dragging the burglars to Jail. With thl-t 
goes the chlldlshlv obvious caption. "The had 
are alwavs punished and tbe good rewarded." 

KPSI1. 



Pathe's humorist started off with a rather 
funny Idea, and the villagers who reside near 
where the picture was taken added eonaidarejMy 
to the fun of the thlug when they* tfbt their whack 
at the camera. It U so seldom that, the "rubber- 
necks" take active part In a dim that they ere 
In this case worthy to be classed among the 
Pathe actors. A msn and wife decide upon a daw 
of rural quietude. When tbey reach the bans 
of a river the water looks fine to the old lady 
and she decides to tske a swim, while her hus- 
band wanders farther afield. After a aklp is 
tbe film, which leaves the disrobing process to 
the imagination, the woman Is seen to pile her 
clothing In a heap and take to the water. Conies 
Into the picture two French comedians who de- 
cide to dress up a horse, tethered In the fore- 
ground, with tbe garments of the middle-aged 
nymph who is disporting herself In the drink. 
Her bat they place upon tbe horse's head, her 
skirt around bis neck and her "plurals" are 
drawn over the front legs of the equine. Hav- 
ing the horse fixed up so, be Is laughing himself 
half to death, they dlaappear In time to escape 
the wrath of the woman who appears upon the 
scene. Beholding her raiment, adorning snch an 
unusual form, she rushes at the horse with hands 
uplifted in horror. Mr. Horse takes It on the 
run and the woman, In her dripping bathing suit* 
follows after. Then cornea tbe villagers. They 
appear In the film following Borse and woman 
as they chase up tbe street. They throw stones 
and sticks at tbe borse, but more often hit the 
woman; they run in a fast increasing mob, and 
by their actions show that their share in the 
film has not been rehearsed. Eventually the 
horse runs into his master's barn. "It la too 
much laugh"— as tbe French translatoro woold 
probably have It If they were making an ex- 
planatory slide. WAI/T. 

"The Fisherman's Granddaughter" (Kalem). 

"The Fisherman's Granddaughter" carries the 
word "dramatic," but so do many others, not 
getting further in tbe dramatic line than does 
this one. The story is an old and familiar one 
without any action or especial merit. The out- 
come is plain from the beginning, which Imme- 
diately deprives It of Interest. A young man 
summering at a fishing resort falls In love with 
the graddsughter of one of tbe natives. The 
grandfather objects to the courtship, but the 
young couple do not let thst Interfere. They 
elope. After a couple of years the young man 
deserts his bride snd the girl seeks out her 
grandfather and Is forgiven. The picture does 
not show what happens to tbe husband for de- 
serting his wife and yesr-old baby. The for* 
glveness is what Is supposed to mske the picture 
dramatic, or maybe it Is tbe squalid garret thst 
the girl is found In after her husband leaves her. 
At any rate, the picture doesn't amount to muck. 
It Is well acted and photographically excellent. It 
simply is another Illustration of how hard op the 
picture producers are for subjects. DASH. 



"The Comedy-graph" (Oaumont). 

A clown first appears on tbe stage, Indicating 
In pantomime that he has a great etertalnment 
to offer. He brings out a little box with an at- 
tachment In front like a megaphone. By turn- 
ig tbe crank at tbe side, curious and grotesque 
trick pictures are thrown upon a screen. It le 
a fairly entertaining subject, made so by the curi- 
ous trick figures. RUSH. 



"Three Queens and a Jaok" (Pathe). 

A young roan is deeply In debt. A friend In- 
troduces him Into a house psrty In order that he 
may win an heiress. The Indebted one picks out 
the richest girl in the party and easily wins her. 
but for fear something may go amiss, he makes 
love to the next richest. To mske further sure 
be goes through the whole company and gets 
himself engaged to every girl In It. Of course 
tbe girls get together and the debtor Is "stung" 
at tbe finish. RUSH. 



"Life of Hoses" (Vitagraph). 

This Is Part V In the Vitagraph series. It 
measures about the same degree of excellence as 
those which have gone before. This section tskse 
the Israelites almost to Canaan, and shows the 
calling of Aaron to tbe high priesthood, the 
wanderings of the tribe for many years, snd tbe 
death of Moses In the land of Most) within sight 
of the Promised Lund. RP8H. 



"The New Marshal of Oils Creek" (Lubin). 

Your t'n.-le fr-.m Philadelphia gets Into the gun- 
play buslnov*:, vi popular with the Patents Co. 
folk now n. ays. lie "had man" lu the picture 
decides to "get" another man for Interfering 
when be was making love to th- belle of tbe 
frontier camp. lie makes several attempt*, hot 
Is thwarted by either the girl or the Polled State* 
Marshal, who ha- Just come on the Job and Is oat 
to make a re.oid. Ap|H>ar many scenes of "stalk- 
leg" by tie- t id man and lis band of pals, loaded 
to the gunwales with repeatedly flourished revolv- 
ers. w,,:i,.. i nn-* dl ■.•hare 'I At bi*t the "gang" 
overpowers the man they have been after and 
carry him awav to their mountain headquarters. 
Their th. L-lrJ follows him and Just for that they 
i.lud her laud and fool, as her hero has also 

I n l»>und. ami Miey take off their guns snd 

eli.al. v.iih a o,nart pot ||<- of "red llckor" to 
help ahing the u'hat Iiil' S..011 the Marshal SO- 
i.. is <■•! the ■-,•■••„• mil with gun In one hand 
):.• holds n|» the f..ur lad nun. while with tbe 
1m,-,. hand cuts the ihi.ngs which bind the girl 
her fellow. Tien thev all take the guns 
i the lad nen lave |eui|»orarlly discarded 
ma i eii "heir pri oners down the mountain 
to the b»> kup. To celebrate a good day'B 
woik. the girl anl her sweetheart are married. 

'II are v,||-,. l|velv times In the picture game, 

and this film of I. nidus Is tight In step with tbe 
prm • -siuii. W.W.T. 

"A Coraioan's Revenge" (Pathol. 

The film's title explains, so v bill's i he use. 

WAI/T. 



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VARIETY 



WW ACTS NEXT WEEK, 



Isntial Presentation, First Appearance or 

Reappearance in or Around 

Mow York. 



[iNEW AGTS OP THE WEEK j 



Adeline Boyer, American. 
Nellie McCoy, American. 
"Strolling Players," American. 
Musical Gordon Highlanders, Colonial. 
Claude Roode, Hammerstein's. 
Rice and Cohen (New Act), Plaza. 
Kane and Odom, Plaza. 
Glendower and Mannion, Plaza. 



Tom Nawn and Co. (3). 
•When Pat Waa Kins" (Comedy), 
ao Mine.; Four (Special Set). 
Orpheum. 

Anna Marble's sketch in leaa capable 
hands might not prove the big laugh pro- 
ducer Tom Nawn and his associates made 
of it Jionday night. Its value lies all in 
the handling, and Nawn carried everybody 
else with him in the artistic success he 

attained in the chief role. The story is 
simple enough. An Irish servant has 
heard his employer discourse upon the 
subject of lotus eaters and reincarnation. 
He is much impressed by both topics. As 
Ma employer possesses a lotus plant he 
eats of the leaves through curiosity and, 
falling into a deep stupor, dreams of a 
time, a thousand years before he was 
born, when he was king of Ireland. Hie 
ridiculous Idea of a witty Irishman carry- 
ing a twentieth ce ntury brain back to 
those early daya heightens the humor and 
brings about many extremely funny inci- 
dents. Nawn plays the part with the 
mellow unction which has always signal- 
ised his work, and the role fits him beauti- 
fully. His wife and two associates, Jo- 
seph Mossmeier and Charlotte Appelle, 
lend valuable aid in working the action to 
center around Nawn. Laughs were plen- 
tifully distributed, and although the 
sketch calls for no hilarious demonstra- 
tions it received three sincere curtains, 
closing the first half. Walt. 



Barnes and Robinson. 
Singing and Piano Playing. 
is Mins.; Full Stage. 
Union Square. 

Excellent chances for promotion seem, 

logically, to await this team, provided 

managers really seek acts of freshness 

and merit. The man sticks to the piano 

to accompany the songB, and while the 

woman changes he displays no mean de- 
gree of skill as a "rag-time" expert. His 
voice builds up the songs which are ren- 
dered tunefully and in a clever way. The 
woman is a peachey looker, one of the few 
who can stand the searching rays of the 
"spot" and look the pretties for the illumi- 
nation. She makes two changes of costumes 
and for a finish sings "Ogallalla" in garb 
partly Indian and partly Broadway. If 
every squaw could match this girl's 
charms in silk stockings and patent leath- 
ers there would be nothing to the show 
business hut Indian chorus girls, Indian 
•broilers," Indian "ponies" and Indian 
everything where trimness of contour 
counts. She makes an "Ogallalla" after 
any cow-boy's heart. IFalf. 



Warren, Lyon and Meyers. 

«A Littls of Everything." 

14 Mins..; Full Stage (Drawing Room). 

Fifth Avenue. 

The trio have described their offering 
neatly in the single program line, "A 
happy combination of mirth and music" 
They might have gone further and de- 
clared that they have one of the very, 
very few sketches in vaudeville in which 
there is laughable comedy, excellent sing- 
ing and not enough "sketch" to interfere 
with the complete enjoyment of delight- 
ful specialty material. They come into 
town without any preliminary blowing of 
horns, and if they receive their deserts 
will become big , favorites. Two women 
and a man are concerned in the proceed- 
ings. They are Louise Meyers, Mildred 
Warren and Bert R. Lyon. Miss Meyers 
is a housemaid, Miss Warren her mistress, 
and Lyon the fetter's sweetheart. He has 
been away for aome time and is expected 
back. A love song by Miss Warren fol- 
lows immediately this situation has been 
made clear in a few words between the 
mistress and maid. Miss Warren has an 
exceptionally good soprano voice and the 
song was good for an encore right at the 
opening. A comio song by Miss Meyers 
followed a short bit of comedy business. 
A dance went with the song and Miss 
Meyers disclosed a positive genius for 
eccentric comedy. Naturally a pretty girl, 
she sacrifices appeal on that score for 
laughs, and gets them a-plenty. Later 
Miss Warren has another song, and near 
the finale Lyon makes his appearance. He 
has a bit with Miss Meyers, good for 
another storm of laughter and is greeted 
by the mistress of the house. He plays 
on the piano and the finish is a song and 
dance. At the Fifth Avenue, holding a 
late spot, the trio "cleaned up" on the 
bill, and scored one of the most undoubted 
hits the house has seen in weeks. Miss 
Meyers is the strength of the act, all the 
comedy being in her hands. Her methods 
are unique. It is not tasy for a comedi- 
enne to win laughs when she is without 
grotesque make-up and does not descend 
to noise or knockabout. This week's 
showing should establish the trio firmly 
in vaudeville. Ruth. 



Katherine Cromwell and Co. (a). 

Dramatic Sketch. 

18 Mins.; Full Stage (Exterior). 

The sketch indexes the outward signs 
of feeling which some southern girls held 
immediately following the war, and it also 
demonstrates that true love can brook no 
opposition. It tells the simplest sort of a 
story in the mildest manner, a preponder- 
ance of talk and a paucity of action mak- 
ing it more a series of monologs than 
anything else. Besides the southern girl 
there is an old "Mammy" of light color 
and much talk, and a Federal soldier, who 
has won the enmity of his neighbors be- 
cause he deserted the south in its time of 
need. More than anything else the sketch 
indicates that Miss Cromwell is capable 
of much greater things, for she has a 
pleasing personality, reads with uncom- 
mon intelligence and shows flashes of 
necessary "temperament." Walt. 



Cheridah Simpson, William Pruette and 

Co. (1). 
"Mental Suggestion* (Musical Comedy). 
si Mins.; Four (Parlor). 
Hammerstein's. 

In "Mile. Modiste" or some other pro- 
duction which played on Broadway, Will- 
iam Pruette, the basso, sang, "I Want 
What I Want When I Want It." When 
Mr. Pruette and Cheridah Simpson de- 
cided upon themselves as a vaudeville 
combination, Matt Woodward was com- 
missioned to write a aketch, during the 
progress of which each might do hie and 
her specialty. Mr. Pruette** specialty is 
the song. Mr. Woodward worked out his 
story so that it should lead legitimately 
up to the introduction of that. It does. 
Before the point is reached, however, Miss 
Simpson sings a song, afterwards propell- 
ing a pianolog over the footlights, the 
principal topic of the self -accompaniment 
on the piano consisting of the number 
Willa Holt Wakefield so charmingly made 
known, "And Other Things." It's really 
too bad Miss Simpson should have chosen 
this, and to follow Miss Wakefield with 
it. The song requires delicate precision 
and expression for the points, of which 
there are several in the lyrics. Mr. Pru- 
ette did quite well with the "Want It" 
solo, while the finale is a trio number 
about Champagne Cider, the comedy inci- 
dent of the piece. Florence Larsoneur 
(the maid and "company") lent her 
voice to this, even though it could not be 
heard. The story is of a gouty husband, 
who demands wine, and finally, after re- 
ceiving Champagne Cider instead, is cured 
by mental suggestion. The piece as writ- 
ten, containing a few good comedy lines, 
could be made into a laughable comedy 
act by boisterous methods; something 
neither Miss Simpson nor Mr. Pruette is 
capable of. The idea is not altogether un- 
familiar, but Mr. Woodward has placed it 
together a little differently. The "new 
act" simmers down to "Cheridah Simp- 
son," "William Pruette," their voices, and 
twenty -three minutes consumed. Just 
what that combination is worth the man- 
agers will likely decide. On "No. 3" at 
Hammerstein's, they were nicely received 
and finished the same way. Sime. 



Reiff Bros, and Miss Murray. 

Singing and Dancing. 

15 Mina; One. 

Fifth Avenue. 

Reiff Bros, are the familiar singing and 
dancing team; Miss Murray, the addition. 
They have a conventional lay-out of the 
usual sort, opening with a medley of pop- 
ular songs and closing with an ensemble 
dance. Miss Murray makes one change. 
Her voice is pleasingly evident in the 
singing and her agreeable appearance al- 
ways acceptable, but she does not add a 
great deal to the dancing. The brothers 
have an odd sort of dance toward the 
middle of the act which won them ap- 
plause, and Miss Murray helped with a solo 
while the boys were changing from sack 
suits to evening clothes. It is a clean-cut 
specialty, and entertaining in a light way. 

Rush. 



Bessie Leonard. 
Impersonations and Sengs. 
14 Mins.; One. 

Plata. 

It is more "personality" with Bessie 
Leonard at present than anything else. 
Tuesday evening (Washington's Birthday) 
William Morris sat in a box at the Plana 
and heard the applause for Miss Leonard 
hold up the show, obliging Henry I*e, who 
followed, to wait until she had returned 
a few humorous remarks. The ending of 
the act was the song "Billy Green," noth- 
ing in itself, but that "personality" which 
Miss Leonard undoubtedly possesses to a 
large degree brought the encores in volume. ( 
When acknowledging them she let loose 
a magnificient mass of hair, which sur- 
prised and pleased. Her wealth of hair 
should have been made use of earlier. In 
the opening, MisS" Leonard impersonated 
Bessie McCoy in the "Yama," and then 
gave Blanche Ring singing "Rings on My 
Fingers" in "The Yankee Girl" (Miss 
Ring is not singing it now). "Rings on 
My Fingers" was really Bessie Leonard 
instead of Miss Ring. The "Yama" was 
closer to the original. Her entrance is a 
little out of the ordinary, being pushed on 
the stage by "props" who follows her with 
some remark. Miss Leonard then discov- 
ers a trunk thrown out after her, and 
from this makes her changes on the stage, 
nearly undressed. She has a very nice 
way, even "cute," as her own self, looks 
good, and all Miss Leonard requires is an 
act-framer. Any girl who could catch the 
audience, a capacity house, as ahe did, 
should be made a valuable card for any 
manager. Sime. 



Manning and Ford. 
Song and Dance. 
6 Mins.; One. 
Hammerstein's. 

Manning and Ford are two young men, 
who sing a song upon opening, then dance 
in the usual way according to the usual 
routine of the many, many "two-acts" 
who sing and dance. Perhaps a new step 
or perhaps two are shown. At one time 
the boys do the quick twist, carrying it 
a little farther than most. They also 
wear straw hats with dressy clothes. It's 
the first time this season a dancing 
couple have worn straws, so that's some- 
thing. They look well and are eligible to 
be ranked with any of many similar acts. 

Sime. 



La Maze, Quail and Tom. 

Comedy Acrobats. 

10 Mins.; Full Stage. 

Hammerstein's. 

La Maze was the comedian of the La 

Mazes. Quail was of the Nelsons, and 

Tom of "The Tumbling Toms." The trio 

have framed up a comedy acrobatic act, 

with La Maze working as clown, doing 

the falls. Tom is also in the comedy, and 
Quail takes charge of the straight acro- 
batics. They closed the bill at Hammer- 
stein's. The men crowd much work into 
their time, keep busy all the while, and 
offer up nn act of this sort which ranks 
with any other. A feature was La 
Maze's fall into the orchestra pit. The 
ground acrobatics of Quail's were well 
liked for their gracefulness and execu- 
tion. Sime. 



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ix Mm.; Out. 
Hammerstein's. 

Opening the second half of the Ham- 
merstein show Monday evening, Fred 
Ward in bis new "tingle" turn waa 
greeted like a star from grand opera. The 
ovation nearly dazed Mr. Ward. Though 
leaving ita impression, the well meant but 
illy timed applauae did not cause Ward 
to falter, after remarking he truated to 
receive as much at the finish. Fred did 
very well. He opena with a song, "I'm 
Off for Reno." It's about divorce and haa 
much humor. He sent it over to the beat 
advantage, following with a varied line 
of talk, which brought an average amount 
of laughter all the way, he closing the 
monolog to real applause. In the talk, the 
remarks about the "thin woman" caught 
the moat laughs, and seemed to be new 
to the Hammersteiners. The finishing 
number, all about "Pittsburg," ia not 
strong enough for the rest of Mr. Ward's 
act. In evening dress, Fred looks well, 
has a fairly good delivery, which would 
be better away from his friends, and 
can put it over on any bill. If Mr. Ward 
will can that "Can you imagine" and 
"Can you picture," his talk will sound 
much more natural. Sime. 



Loie Fuller. 

''Ballet of Light" (Spectacle). 
15 Mine.; Full Stage. 
Fifth Avenue. 

Loie Fuller waa the originator of "fire" 
effects in dancing. Her new offering for 
beauty and color has it all over anything 
lately in the barefoot dancing line. But 
it will scarcely become a big box office 
attraction. The New York public has 
become sated with barefoot dancing. They 
have aeen so much of it under the full 
glare of all the lights, that the exhibition 
of six girls unclad as to the lega is not 
particularly startling, particularly so be- 
cause the stage is so darkened most of the 
time that only the outlines of the sway- 
ing figures are visible. As a spectacular 
ballet the arrangement is beautiful. The 
six girls are young and active and have 
been trained to an unusual degree of 
grace in their evolutions. The long silk 
scarfs used by Miss Fuller in her former 
dances are used by the half dozen. On 
the floating white silk vari-colored lights 
are thrown from the gallery, sides, and 
from underneath the stage until the stage 
is a riot of motion and color. The effect 
is enhanced by a transparency in front 
of "One" and another at the back of the 
stage, which catch intricate colored slides. 
Miss Fuller herself dances two or three 
Jtimes, closing with "The Lily." The act 
was programmed for next to closing, but 
went on "No. 4." Rush. 



Frey and Fields. 

Comedy Sketch. 

15 Mins.; Full Stage (Interior). 

Harry Frey, of the original team of 
Frey and Fields, is working with a new 
partner, a plump and pleasing girl, who 
makes good her end of the festivities. 
Frey works in German make-up without 
much dialect, the complications of the 
sketch arising through a German actor, 
broke, desiring to raise funds by posing 
as a horse doctor. A song is the finish. 
The act scores pleasingly along restricted 
lines. Walt. 



Little BDly. 

Miniature ilnftr and Dancer. 

15 mat.; One. 

Fifth Avenue. 

Here is another "find" on this week's 

bill at the Fifth Avenue. Little Billy is 

a midget, apparently not more than 80 

inches high and sixteen years old. He 

sings two songs at the opening, making a 

change from straight clothes to Scotch 

kilts. A third number brings him forward 
in a "scarecrow" dance, and for the finale 
he wears black tights, dress coat and goes 
through a really remarkable routine of 
hard-shoe dancing. Little Billy ia a 
"cute" looking little chap, and immediately 
upon his appearance has the audience with 
him. He sings with a small voice holding 
rather more melody than is the rule with 
midgets. It is his appearance and danc- 
ing that get him the applause. The two 
items are more than enough to make him 
a substantial success. The dancing is as 
good as that shown by most of the grown- 
ups who make it a specialty. He has 
been dong the turn for only a few months. 
In a few more he should be an established 
vaudeville act Ruth. 



Jarrow. 



Kresco and Fox. 
Songs and Talk. 
15 Mins.; One. 

Mark this act for identification on the 
"big time." While there ia nothing un- 
usual in the fact that a man and woman 
sing, talk and do some dancing, this neatly 
dressed and natty appearing duo have 
found a way to do theae items in a man- 
ner somewhat different. The body of the 
dialog is woven around a street car trip 
the woman has taken. It ia all new and 
tor the most part witty. For a finish they 
have a song based upon what seems to be 
an entirely original idea. It demonstrates 
how essential the trap-drummer is to a 
vaudeville performance. All of the many 
and various devices which he employs to 
lend realism are introduced at the end of 
appropriate lines to bring out the points 
and emphasize the laughs. As an encore 
the idea is continued with the drummer 
working the wrong props. A few dancing 
steps indicate there are more where they 
come from, and it would benefit the act 
if they were forthcoming. Acts in "one" 
us good as this are by no means plentiful. 

Walt. 



Wilton Taylor and Co. (4). 
Comedy Sketch. 
18 Mins.; Full Stage (Interior). 
Union Square. 

Better handled, livened up and vamped 
over in some particulars there is the mak- 
ing of a good comedy act in this sketch. 
The best player (the one with the keenest 
grasp of farce) is the girl who starts the 

complications by posing, at a price, as the 
wife of a man who wants her to coax 
his "boss" to give him advancement. This 
"boss" thinks that another man's wife 
should enjoy herself on occasional side 
trips with other men, probably for the 
reason that his own wife has become a 
trifle old and staid in habits. The man 
who wants promotion has a real wife, and 
by complicating the five characters con- 
siderable good fun is produced. More vim 
in its playing would add to the comedy 
outcome. Walt. 



so Mins.; One. 
Colonial. 

Jarrow does a single act, keeping up a 
running fire of patter and stories while 
he goes through a routine of paper tear- 
ing, card tricks and miscellaneous feats 

of magic. He is a newcomer to this 
side, speaking with a broad German ac- 
cent. A paper tearing trick starts him 
off. Next comes a series of card tricks, 
ending with the tearing of a full deck 
first across the broad way, and then 
again with the two halves together. A 
novel feat follows. Jarrow goes through 
the audience asking for a loan of paper 
money. Tuesday afternoon he got three 
bills. First showing a lemon for inspec- 
tion, he then placed the bills in a hand- 
kerchief. After some manipulation with 
the handkerchief, Jarrow showed it to be 
empty, and upon cutting the lemon open 
appeared to find the bills inside. The trick 
is wel 1 worked, but in collecting his bills 
from the audience he makes several per- 
sonal remarks which might prove offensive 
to anyone inclined to be nice in such 
matters. An artist should refrain alwaya 
from that for laughs. The matinee crowd 
at the Colonial enjoyed the turn, although 
it was stretched out much too long and 
the talk was far from sparkling at times. 

Ruth, 



The Two Vivians. 
Sharpshooters. 
16 Mins.; Full Stage. 
Fifth Avenue. 

This is a revised version of the similar 
turn played under the same name for- 
merly. In the new arrangement Miss 
Vivian appears in an elaborate evening 
gown, her partner wearing evening clothea. 
She opens with a aeries of trick rifle shots, 
followed by the man in much the same 
sort of work. A variety of trick and 
sharpshooting follows. While Miss Vivian 
goes into the balcony for a session of 
long distance shots, the man remains on 
the stage, filling in the time with a short 
demonstration of the new Maxim "si- 
lencer," an interesting exhibition, and one 
which fills in the interval neatly. Re- 
volver shots by both advance the specialty 
to the finish, which consists of playing a 
familiar air or two on a line of sounding 
targets. The revolver shooting is too good 
an item to be passed up so quickly. The 
heavy reports of the .44 give the tricks 
a heightened effect. Miss Vivian makes 
a stunning appearance in a peach colored 
Empire. The marksmanship of the pair 
is certain. There is no "stalling" for ef- 
fect, all of the shots going over at the 
first try. The act cloned the show at 
the Fifth Avenue this week. Even in that 
spot it took second honors for applause. 
In a garden set, the Fifth Avenue man- 
ager might have done better than provide 
a gilt parlor chair as a furnishing. 

Rush. 



Tuesday evening at Hammerstein's the 
lobbyites (few present) had a shock. 
Someone who looked like Paul Murray, 
five years older than when the London 
agent was here in the fall, walked up 
to the box office and bought a ticket. 
The surprise was not because this im- 
personator purchased anything, but be- 
cause anyone could look like Paul. 



Sully Guard and -Co. (1). 

Dramatic Sketch. , J 

so 10ns.; Full Stage (Parlor). 

Union Square. 

The story haa to do with a wkked 
uncle who forces his niece to steal for 
his enrichment. She becomes an adept at 
the light-fingered business and finally 
does a getaway with a pearl necklace. 
A detective is put on the trail of the 
thieves and locates them. It is a case of 
love vs. duty with the sleuth. After a 
great deal of talk he is about to leave the 
house without arresting the girl, but 
when he carelessly turns his back to the 
door, the wicked uncle springs upon him. 
A struggle ensued in which the wicked 
uncle is handcuffed and carted off as a 
substitute for the pretty niece and as the 
curtain falls the detective folds her in his 
arms. Mr. Guard makes a rather good 
detective, although he is inclined to bo 
stagy, but the "Lady Raffles" is not a 
good elocutionist or actress. She bad an 
emotional scene, in which she worked up 
as much excitement as if she were "just 
speaking a piece." Ruth. 



Franlde Carpenter, Jere Grady and Co. 
"The Toll-Bridge" (Sural). 
16 Mins.; Full Stage (Special Set). 
Fifth Avenue. 

'The TollBridge" is the work of Jim- 
mie Barry. It is a light semi-dramatic, 
with a frequent touch of humor and senti- 
ment. The humor reached the audience 
from time to time, but the delicacy of 
sentiment did not quite get over. Miss 
Carpenter plays a "kid" very acceptably, 
and Jere Grady does a good bit as a 
palsied old farmer. The trouble seesas 
to be with the sketch itself. It is in the 
main a duolog between Miss Carpenter 
and Mr. Grady, although a third character 
enters at the opening and cloae. Job Will- 
iams (Mr. Grady) owns the toll bridge 
leading to a village. Many years before 
he had cast out his only son after a quar- 
lel. Since then Dan, a man of all work* 
has tended the bridge and cared for the 
old man in hope of securing his fortune 
when he died. Cherrie (Miss Carpenter) 
h a runaway from the poorhouse in a dis- 
tant town. She bursts into the garden 
of the crusty old man and proceeds to 
liven things up. The old man at first re- 
sents her intrusion and sharp wit, but 
when she tells her story and displays a 
sliver watch, he recognizes her as the 
daughter of his son, now dead. Dan gets 
into a quarrel with the girl over the pos- 
session of the watch which identifies her, 
and he is packed off while Cherrie is taken 
to the old man's heart. The act should 
do for an early position. Rush. 



Rose Lee and Boys. 
Siiiging and Dancing. 
14 Mins.; One. 

The turn is laid out along conventional 
lines. Miss Lee opens with a light sing- 
ing number and some good hard show 
dancing. The boys join her and continue 
during the time it takes her to make a 
change of costume. Another song and 
dance by the girl is followed by a finish 
in which the trio are concerned. The 
boys are nice-looking youngsters, and 
Miss Lee puts up an altogether agree- 
able appearance. The act should do very 
nicely in a light place on the "small time" 
circuits. jt us h. 

(Continued on page 27.) 



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VARIETY 



THE YOUNG TURK. 

What doth it profit a manager if he 
have a laboriously constructed book, much 
music, a star of first magnitude, and ex- 
pensive production and girls until the 
audience is dizzy — what doth it profit him 
if a vaudeville act come in toward the end 
of his piece and take away all the honors? 

The which interrogation is suggested by 
witnessing "The Young Turk" at the New 
York Theatre. The Max Rogers piece is 
there now, but next Monday it gives place 
to a successor, "Bright Efres." 

Max Rogers is the star and Maude Ray- 
mond the principal satellite. Aaron Hoff- 
mann wrote the book, Harry Williams the 
lyrics and Max Hoffmann the music. Her- 
bert Gresham staged the production and 
Jack Mason produced the numbers. 

The musical comedy opens slowly. 
There was not a real encore or demonstra- 
tion of approval Tuesday evening— a holi- 
day night — until Rogers delivered a series 
of song parodies toward the end of the 
first act. It was odd to see a polite audi- 
ence neglect shamefully the dainty num- 
ber between Frederick V. Bowers and 
Doris Goodwin, called "I'll Be Happy, 
Too," quite the daintiest thing of the act. 
and then fall all over themselves for a 
bunch of ^ parodies, the "softest" thing 
known to the stage for easy applause. 
And they say vaudeville audiences lack 
the fine discrimination which is presumed 
to be the unfailing possession of the thea- 
tregoer who has. $2. 

To carry out the comparison further 
the New York audience hadn't even the 
•nil to stop applauding the Hawaiian 
Trio, who took all the honors of the 
evening, until they were halfway through 
with their encore number, the first half 
being lost to those who were demanding 
it. Did you ever see a vaudeville audience 
do such an asinine thing t 

The Toots Paka Hawaiian Trio (ex- 
tended into a quartet) take up about 
fifteen minutes toward the end of the 
second act, set in the palace of the Turk- 
ish Sultan. It fits in nicely there and the 
odd, melting "harmonics" on the guitar, 
together with the bizarre dance of Toots 
was a revelation of novelty to the au- 
dience. The turn was a tumultuous riot 
in a performance strikingly quiet as to 
enthusiasm on the part of the spectators. 
In vaudeville it was an "act," in musical 
comedy the specialty goes by the flossy 
program name of a "divertisement." It 
is one large-sized hit in both places. 

Mr. Rogers has several minutes of real 
fun. One was in the first act when he, a 
stupid German, finds that all he has to do 
to secure funds is to sign tabs at Arrow- 
head Inn, where the action takes place. 
Why a roadhouse should be so enthusias- 
tically advertised is not easy to under- 
stand, any more than is the gratuitous 
publicity given to a brand of cigarettes. 
To whom are these commercial enterprises 
indebted for such a favor, by the way, the 
author or the managers T Another laugh- 
able passage occurs during Rogers' stay 
in the Sultan's palace, although this takes 
up a good deal of time and grows stale 
toward the end. Rogers has all the com- 
edy to himself. Nobody poaches on his 
domains. Of the other nine or ten men, 
the only one who has an opportunity to 
start a smile in John Dunsmure In the 
character of a spy in the employ of the 
revolutionary party of young Turks. In 
the first act he has a minute of nonsense 
to which a laughable make-up and facial 
contortions contribute something. The 



rest are smothered under straight or semi- 
straight roles. 

From time to time veteran burlesque 
bits crop out and there is an occasional 
appearance of very obvious humor. 
Twisted language figures in a long dia- 
logue between Dunsmure and Rogers on 
the former's name in the play, Ammi 
(Am IT), the commonest device of dialect 
comedians. Then again Rogers goes back 
to such hackneyed witticisms as "He's 
the only father I ever had" and "It makes 
my cheeks roll down my tears." These 
infractions of the rules occur only 
occasionally. 

They have so arranged it that Miss Ray- 
mond sings everything but "coon" songs 
in which she especially excels, until just 
before the final curtain when she comes 
across with a dandy called "I Thought I 
Wanted Grand Opera." This was one of 
the musical hits of the evening. "I'll Be 
Happy, Too," has a pretty, simple refrain 
and is the most whistleable thing in the 
show. "Proposals," by Miss Raymond, was 
a neat novelty number, giving the singer 
an opportunity for dialect comedy and in 
"The Chauffeur/' a huge prop automobile 
was built on the stage and crowded with 
girls. "Oriental Rose" (Mr. Bowers and 
Miss Goodwin again) was a distinctly 
pleasing ballad and "Did You Ever Hear 
That In Turkey T" (Mr. Rogers and the 
chorus) made a first rate "topical." 

Violet McMillan didn't sing, but made 
herself graceful in an inconspicuous way 
and Mae Murray did about the same thing, 
although not nearly so inconspicuously. 

There are eighteen chorus men, but any 
one judging by the volume of their voices 
would have guessed about six. They had 
a male chorus at the opening of the second 
act when Dunsmure's splendid bass voice 
fairly drowned them out. 

The production is colorful and attrac- 
tive, although by no means up to the 
elaborate measure of most Broadway's 
productions. Ruth. 



BILLS NEXT WEEK. 



NEW YORK. 



FIFTH AVEHTJE. 
Irene Franklin. 
Lot* Fuller. , 
Al Joleon. 
Mr. end lira. Oerdner 

Crane. 
Wilbar Mack and 

Nella Walker. 
The Neapolltana. 
Work and Ower. 
Three McGregors. 
Doncan'a Collies. 



Annette Kellermann. 
Four Forda. 
Four Hunting*. 
Lea Trombcttaa. 
Merrill and Otto. 
A. O. Duncan. 
Four Rlanoa. 
Claude Boode. 
The Kempe. 

00L0H1AL. 
Gertrude Hoffmann. 
S American Dancera. 
Little Billy. 
Grady, Carpenter and 

Co. 
Mualcal Gordon Hlgh- 

landera. 
Pal fry and Barton. 



Bock and Fulton. 
"Snap 8bota." 
Connelly and Wen- 
rich, 
Derlln and Bllwood. 
Sadie Janaell. 
Hugh Lloyd. 
Gartelle Broa. 



Urn- 



Dr. Herrmann. 

"20th Century 
lted." 

Hoey and Lee. 

Frank Morrell. 

Bdna Phillips and Co. 

Orth and Fern. 

Kltabanaa Jape. 

Bert and Lottie Wal- 
ton. 



ORPHETTM. 

Mra. Patrick Camp- 
bell. 

Claire Bomalne. 

Homer, Lind and Co. 

Fire Olymplaa. 

Marnello-Marnlts 
Troupe. 

Mr. and Mra. Stuart 
D arrow. 

Ryan and White. 

OREENPonrr. 

Nat M. Willi. 

Ka liner and Brown. 

Conray, Le Malre and 

Co. 
Jolly, Wild and Co. 
Hassan Ben All 

Troupe. 
Village Choir. 
Musical Johnsons. 

AMESIOAV. 

Adeline Boyer. 

"Consul." 

Nellie McCoy. 

Joe Welch. 

Karno Comedy Co. 

William Dillon. 

"Strolling Players." 

Wlnaor McCay. 

Hallen and Hayea. 

Austin Broa. 
PLAZA. 

George Laahwood. 

Rice and Cohen. 

Spellman'a Been. 

Kane and Odom. 

Glendower and Man- 
nlon. 

Lillian Le Boy. 

(1 to All.) 
FDXTOE. 

"Ma Goaee." 

Montgomery and Moore 

Wilson, Franklyn and 
Co. 

Katharine Mlley. 

Fisher and Burkhardt. 

Newbold and Carroll. 

Darling's Mule. 

John LeClalr. 

(1 to fill.) 
Gruber's Animals. 



COLUMBIA BUBLBSQUEKS. 

"The Columbia Burlesquers" show does 
not at any time get out of the ordinary 
class. The two pieces, "Vacation Days" 
and "The Fakirs/' are both of the general 
kind with no plot and without any effort 
to maintain a continued line of thought or 
action. It is simply a hodgepodge of 
comedy bits snd numbers with the nam- 
bers having all the best of it To the pro- 
ducer of the numbers also credit is due, for 
several new ideas away from the stereo- 
typed chorus work are refreshing. The 
producer has also not been afraid to cut 
up his chorus. Although there are the 
usual sixteen carried, only in one or two 

numbers have all the girls been used. 
Among the best numbers "Carrie" with 
the girls in pretty pantalets carried off the 
honors. The dancing of the girls and the 
staging of the number rank with the best 
thing seen in the burlesque chorus work. 

A number arranged for the comedy busi- 
ness that went with it brought three or 
four girls on alone as different national 
beauties. It scored strongly and should be 
carried further without using the come- 
dians at all, for it is the girls who bring 
the returns. In the number a little blonde 
'girl playing on the end during the run of 
the show carried away the hit of the even- 
ing with a snappy dance and gingery man- 
ner that got only what it deserved. The 
girl, although never alone aside from this 
dance, was ever prominent and her work 
even as it was, mixed in with the others, 
attracted the attention of the whole house. 
If there is an individual hit to be awarded 
it surely goes to this lively little miss, who 
seems to have everything required of a 
high-strung soubret. Another chorus girl 
got to the front in this number although 
not as strongly, the "Spanish Girl." The 
number ended with a funny burlesque of 
the "Brinkley Girl," done by one of the 
men. It was the one bit of legitimate fun 
in the entire proceedings. "The Broadway 
Stars" and "Cannibalee" also were good 
numbers capitally handled. 
- The comedy as a whole is bad. In the 
opening piece there is hardly a legitimate 
laugh. The fun consists almost entirely 
of the comedians dragging themselves about 
the stage. Expectorating in a man's hat is 
not funny. It must have been a peculiar 
sense of humor that lead anyone to believe 
it was in the first place, and that many 
years ago. In the burlesque are one or two 
bits, laughable, but they are not new and 
are not even given with a different twist 
to recommend them. Passing of money is 
frequent with no new ideas developing. 
The comedy is rough but clean, which is 
something. 

The girls have been supplied with pretty 
and abundant wardrobe, not expensive nor 



INDIANAPOLIS. 



COLONIAL. 

Joaeph Sheehan. 

STengali Trio. 

Sophie Tucker. 
"Chocolate Drops." 
Alfred K. Hall. 
Ward Broa. 
The Mayrlllee. 



ORAVD. 

Creatore'a Band. 
Ray Cox. 

Hal, Godfrey and Co. 
Morriaey SIstera and 

Broa. 
Boranl and Neraro. 
Myoaotla Slaters. 
Hal Merritt. 



CINCINNATI. 



COLUMBIA. 
William Thompson 
and Co. 

Florence Bindley. 

Dan Burke and Girls. 

Locclano Lucca. 
Carlln and Clark. 
McKay and Cant- 
well. 
Tom Edwards. 



Vlttoria and Glor- 
getta. 
ORPHETTIC. 
Jamea J.. Corbett. 
Sam Curtis snd Co. 
Magneto. 
Hall and Bar]. 
Pierce and Boalyn. 
Bennington Broa. 
Keough and Nelson. 
Scott and WtaaJey. 



cheap. Silk hose are not always prominent, 
although now and again a pair spring into 
view. The sets are not elaborate. 

An olio of four acts separate the pieces. 
The acts are made up entirely of people 
working in the show. 

The principals are many but for class 
indifferent. Ben Ross as a Hebrew is the 
principal comedian doing fairly well with 
a lot of time-worn material. Ross is a 
Hebrew of the usual burlesque type, 
working hard at all times and succeeding' 
in his endeavors only partially. 

Fred Nolan, Irish, is next to Ross. As 
as prominence goes but does not help the 
comedy end to any great extent. In the 
opening his efforts are hopeless, and go 
unrewarded. Like Ross he works hard 
and it may be the material that is holding 
him back; it certainly is something. In 
the burlesque as a grotesque "cop" Nolan 
does better. 

Fred Russell as a "Rube" does very 
well in the opening. Not so much with 
the character as with several bits. Rus- 
sell has a dandy singing voice. In the bur- 
lesque as a "con man" Russell also shows 
to good advantage. He is the best co- 
median the show carries and he should be 
given more to do in all ways. 

There are several other men, figuring 
only incidently although they help the sing- 
ing and make a real hit in a male sextet. 
This male chorus thing is too good to lose 
and as the voices are there why not go 
to it. The show needs something of the 
sort. 

May Bryant, Pearl Reid, Genie Pollard 
and May Butler are the women principals*, 
dividing the work up among them about 
equally. Miss Butler uses a good singing! 
voice to bring results in a number or two> 
although she is too cold and haughty to 
become very popular in .the burlesque 
houses. Miss Reid is a jolly, plump, little 
blonde who gets around in good style and 
looks well. Miss Pollard does a character 
bit or two nicely, getting some fun out of 
her "tough girl." Miss Bryant leads a 
number now and then but never enter* 
into the action of the show to any extent. 
The wardrobe of the women does not begin- 
to reach the standard. The little blond 
chorus girl outshines all the principal wo- 
men and attracts much more attention than 
any of them. 

The Dancing Butlers opened the olio with 
a talking, singing and dancing specialty. 
The talking should be dropped. The voices 
are better than the average dancing acta 
show and the pair should stick to the song 
and dance thing, where they are at home. 
"The Devil On Art" is a series of living 
pictures which do well enough for those 
who care for them. 

The Jessie Keller Troupe of cyclists 
scored a real hit. There are three attrac- i 
tive girls in the act who put plenty of life ' 
and animation into the work and this ia 
what attracts. Jessie Keller does a pretty 
routine of solo riding in a snappy manner. 
The dressing should be improved. It takes 
away from the other good points. All the 
riders should be dressed as well as Misa 
Keller is. 

The Clipper Comedy Four have gone the- 
limit for rough comedy. The act framea 
up very much like that of the Empire 
Comedy Four. The Clippers, however, go- 
everybody a point or two better for rough* 
ness. It is only fair to say that the rougher 
they made It the more the house laughed: 
The singing is along the old quartet lines. 
The act was a big hit at the Murray H11L 

Da$K 



VARIETY 



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| VARIETY ARTISTS* ROUTES 

FOR WEEK FEB. 28 

WHEN NOT OTHERWISE INDICATED. 

(The routes here gieea, bearing bo dates, are from RB. IT to MARCH 6, laeluBtre, do* 
poadoat upon the epoalag aad olooiat day of sssjagesBsats la different parte of the oouatry. 
All addressee below aro f amisasd YABDETY oy artists, Addroai oaro aewspapen, ■imimi or 
afoate will not as printed.) 

"B. B." after aaao ladloatea act to with Burlesque Show mentioned. Boate may bo foaad 
aador "Burleeo.ee Beatee." 



ROUTES FOB THB YOLLOWTBG WBBX MUST BBAOH THIS* 01TI0E BOX LATER 
THAB WEDNESDAY MOBBZBO TO EB1TJBE FUBXJCATXOB. 



Adsmlnl A Taylor Crystal Mllwaakoo 

Adair Art Uaiqoe Minneapolis 

Adams Mark Knickerbocker B B 

Adams BUly 80 Mllford Boatoa 

Adsms A Alden Majestic Chicago 

Addison A Livingston B F D No 3 Pslmetto 

Beach Tampa 
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Aberns The 8210 Colo At Chicago 
Altkan Bros 284 Bedford FaU Hirer 
Altken Bdgar Hastings B R 
Alberts Leo 14 Frobel 111 Hamburg Gar 
Albortus A Mlllsr Tirol! Sydney Australia 
Aldlnee Tbe 064 B 62 Chicago 
Alexander A Bertlea 41 Acre Lane London 
AU Hunter A All Claude PI Jamaica N T 
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Allen A Arnold Msjestlc St Psul 
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Allmsn A McDanlela Sam T Jacka B B 
Alton A Arllss Girls Will Be Girls 
Alrlss Tbe 801 B Wash Springfield 111 
Alrln Bros Lid Lifters B B 
Ames A Corbett 078 Gordon Toledo O 
Aimers Helen Imperial B B 
Alpine Troupe Maryland Baltimore 
Alrona Zoelier Trio 260 Hemlock Brooklyn 
Alrano A Co West Mlddletown O 
Alrsrettss Tbe Jersey Llllles B B 
Alrln A Kenney Lady Bucaneera B B 
Alrora A Co Wblte'a Gaiety Girls B B 
American Cowboy Four Bice A Barton B B 
Ameta Folios Bergero Parla Franco 



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Amsterdam Quartet Oort Chicago ladef 

Anderson A Anderson 820 Dearborn Ar Chicago 

Anderson A Brans Sun Springfield O 

Anderson A Abbott Co 8066 Mogan 8t Loala 

Andersons Four National Htl Chicago 

Apdale's Animals Proctor's Albany 

ArdeU Lillian Big Berlew B B 

ArdeUe A Leslie 10 Broesel Rochester N T 

Arlington Four Chase's Washington 

Armond Grace 810 Dearborn Ar Chicago 

Armstrong Geo Behmsn Show B B 

Arnold A Rickey Gem Lsncsster O 

Arthur Mse IB Unity PI Boston 

At the Country Club Proctor's Newsrk N J 

At tbe Wsldorf Orpbeum Hsrrlsbnrg Pa 

Atkinson Hsrry 21 B 20 N Y O 

Auer S A G 410 So 4 Ar Mt Vernon N T 

Auger Geo W 12 Lawrence Rd So Ballag Bag 

Arery W B 0006 Forrearllle Chicago 



Baader La Velle Lyric Jamestown N T 
Babe Griffin Dainty Duchess B R 
Babe Clark Dainty Duchess B R 
Bscbelor Clob Psntsges' Sesttle 
Baker Cbss Miner's Americans B B 
Bsker Hsrry 8042 Renow W Philadelphia 
Ball A Marshall Msjestlc Detroit 
Bsndy A Fields Novelty Topeka Kan 
Banks Heo S Colllnsvllle Mass 
Banvards Flying Keith's Phlla 
Barber A Palmer 617 No 22 So Omaha 
Bards Fonr Reading Pa 
Barrett Sisters Orpbeum Des Moines la 
Barron Billy Brigadiers B R 
Barry A Halvers Bay 7th Bath Beach L I 
Barry Sisters A Co Bennett's Ottawa Can 
Barnes A Crawford Orpbeum Butte 
Barnes Remlng A Co 183 W 45 N Y O 
Barnes A Went 418 Strand London Bag 
Bv Barron Geo 2002 6th At N Y 
liBartell A Garfield 2600 B S3 Cleveland 
^Barto A McCue 810 W 2 Reading Pa 

Barton-Granby A West Scblndler's Chlcsgo 
Barton Joe Bebman Show B R 
Baasett Mortimer 270 W 20 N Y 
Bates A Neville 03 Goffe New Hsven 
Bates Will Msrdl Grss Beauties B B 
Baum Will H A Co Keith's Boston 
Baiter A La Conda Runaway Glrla B B 
Bay ton Ida Dainty Duchess B B 
Be Ano Duo 3442 Charlton Chicago 
Beaman Fred J Hudson Heights N J 
Beardaley Sisters Union Htl Chicago 
Bedell Walter A Co 14th St N Y C 
Beggs A Co Lee Bijou Bay City Mich 

LEO BEERS 

PIAN0L00I8T. 
FEB. 88, XENDZIE AVE., 0HI0A00. 

Behrend Musics 1 02 Springfield Av Newark N J 

Bebr Carrie Oh You Woman B R 

Beimel Mnslcal 840 B 87 N Y O 

Bell Arthur H 488 12 Av Newsrk N J 

Bell A Blchsrds 211 B 14 N Y 

Bells Tbslls Troupe 681 S Ssgsmon Chicago 

BellemoBtea The 119 I Ar Chicago 



Bellow Helen Big Bevlew B B 
Bolton May Frollscsome Lambs B B 
Bennett Msrgsret Irwin's Big Show B B 
Bennett Trio Music Hall Pawtucket B I 
Bennett Bros 208 W 60 N Y 
Bennett Sisters Miner's Americans B B 
Benton A McKensie 714 Taylor Springfield 
Bernstein Bertha Bon Ton B R 
Bentley Mnalcal Majestic Jacksonville Fla 
Bentley John O O H Chester 111 Indef 
Benwsy A Mitchell 4 North W Warren Mass 
Berrs Mabel Apollo Berlin Ger 
Berry A Berry 7 Orpbeum Spokane 
Bertlna A Brockwsy 811 8 Av N Y 
Beverly 81atera 0722 Springfield Ar Phlla 
BerlnS Clem Big Beriew B B 
Bimbos Tbe 7 Orpbeum Spokane 

Blmm-Bomm-Brrr 

Finishing a Four Weeks' Engagement la 
HAVANA, CUBA, 

Bindley Florence Columbia Cincinnati 

Bison City Four 107 B 81 N Y O 

Blssonnette A Newmsn B F D No 2 Lockport IB 

BIJou Comedy Trio Wstson's B B 

Blssett F Miss N Y Jr B B 

Blxley Bdgsr Miner's Amerlcsns B R 

Blsck A Leslie 8722 Bberly Ar Chlcsgo 

Blsck A Co Violet Poll's Wsterbory Conn 

Blessings The 88 Koenlgsberger Berlin Ger 

Bloomquest A Co 8220 Chlcsgo Ar Mlnnoapolla 

BoreUa Arthur 024 Stanton Greensbnrg 

Bootblsck Quartet Columbia Cincinnati 

Booth Trio 747 Henry Columbus O 

Bonner Bonnie Arenoe Girls B R 

Bonton Harry A Peter 664 W 01 PI Chicago 

Borden Zeno A Haydn Bros Ob Yon Woman B B 

Sorter G Miss N Y Jr B B 

Boshell May Colombia B B 

Bowles A Co Donald Orpbeum New Orleans 

Bowers Hlnkle A Co Orpbeum San Francisco 

Bowers Walter A Crooker Colonial Norfolk Va 

Bowen Llna A Mull Knickerbocker B B 

Bowen Clarence Knickerbocker B B 

Boy n ton A Burke Poll's Scrsnton 

Boys In Blue Orpbeum Birmingham AIs 

Brsdy A Msboney Lyric Dayton O 

Brady Birdie Haatlnga B R 

BRADY mo MAHONEY 

WEES FEB. 88, LYRIC, DAYTON. 
Oh! Ton Friend aad Downing. 

Breadon Joe Ellis Nowlln Circus 

Brands A Derrick Hippo N Y Indef 

Brennen Samuel N 2866 Tulip Phlla 

Brennan John B Co Temple Detroit 

Brennon Lillian Miss New York Jr B R 

Brlanal Romeo O You Woman B R 

BHanzl Gulseppi Oh You Woman B B 

Brlce Fanny College Girls B R 

Brlggs L C Gorton Minstrels Indef 

Brlgbam Anna R Lady Bucaneera B R 

Brlnkleys The 424 W 30 N Y 

Brooks & Kingman Troctor's Elizabeth N J 

Brooks A Jeannette 861 West Bronx NYC 

Brooks Harvey Avenue Girls B R 

Bropby Alice Dainty DncheHs B R 

Brown RenJ II Parltdan Widows B R 

Brown Bros Five B'way Gaiety Girls B B 

Brown A Wllmot 71 Glen Maiden Mass 

Brown & Fnrliinlean King Edward Flallfsx N ■ 

Brown Frank Irwin's Big Show B B 

5- BROWN BR0S.-5 

With "BROADWAY GAIETY 0IBL8." 
FEB. 28, PATERSON and JERSEY CITY. 

Brown Dick Brigadiers B B 

Browning W B Convicts Sweethesrt Co Indef 

Browning & Lavan M>5 Cauldwell Ar Bronx N Y 

Bruce Alfred Sam Devere B R 

Bruces The 120 W 27 N Y C 

Brunette Cycling Vanity Fair B R 

Bruno Max C 160 Baldwin Elmlrs N Y 

Bryant May Columbia B R 

Buchanan Dancing; Four Commercial Htl Chicago 

Buchanan Dorothy Irwin's Big Show B B 

Buchanan Maude Irwln'a Big Show B R 

Bunchu A Alger 2319 W Maine Lonlsrllle 

Bnrke Chas H Reeves' Beauty Show B R 

Burke A Farlow 4037 Harrison Chicago 

Burns Harry Theatorlum Ft William Can 

Burns A Emerson 1 PI Boledleu Parte 

Borrows Travis Co 111 E 26 N Y 

Butler May Columbia B R 

Butler Frank Columbia B R 

Bnrkhardt Chas J Town Tslk B R 

Burt Wm P A Daughter 133 W 45 N T O 

Bnrtlno Burt Al Fields' Minstrels 

Burton A Burton Beeves' Beauty Show B B 

Burton Irene Reeres' Beauty Show B R 

Burton Joe Merry Maidens B B 

Burton Courtney Beeves' Beanty 8how B B 



Burton H B Sun 8prlngfleld O 
Byers A Hermsnn 8640 Paxton Rd Cincinnati 
Byron Gleta 107 Blue HU1 Ar Boxbnry Maas 
Byrne Golaon Players Matinee Girls Co Indef 



Calsedo J A 4 Stone N Y 

Caesar Franta Co 112 8 Ar Chicago 

Oahn Pauline Hastings B B 

Cslcedo Anderson Lonlsrllle 

Cameron A Gsylord 0066 Kennerly Ar 8t Loala 

Campbells Tbe BIJon Chattanooga Tenn 

Campbell A Parker 011 N 8 Vlacennee Ind 

Campbell Geo Hastings B B 

Csmpbell Jack Avenue Glrla B B 

Campbell A Barber Nuremberg Ger 

Campbell A Brady Haatlnga B B 

Campbell Harry Irwln'a Big Show B B 

Canfleld A Carl et on Temple Grand Baplda 

Canfleld A Kooper Lid Lifters B B 

Cantway Fred B 6420 Woodlawn Ar Chicago 

CARLIN and CLARK 

THB GERMAN 00MEDLUT8. 
FEB. 87, COLUMBIA, OnfCTBNATL 



Carbery A Stanton 112 8 Ar Chicago 
Cardownle Sister* 244 W SO N Y 
Carey A Stampe 7 Colonial Covington Ky 
Carlllo Leo Poll'a Hartford Conn 
Carle Irving 4203 No 41 Ct Chicago 
Carlln A Clark Columbia Cincinnati 
Carmen Helen Majestic Seattle 
Caamus A La Mar Box 247 Montgomery Ala 
Caron A Farnnm 230 B 24 N Y 
Carters Tbe 021 La 8alle Ind 
Calrert, Mable Sam Devere's Sbow B R 
Csrson Bros Folles Bergere Brussells Belgium 
Cassds Three Darlington Wis 
Castano Edward Watson's Big Show B R 
Caston WHIla Ginger Girls B R 
Carmen Frank 460 N 168 N Y 
Carter Hsrret Reeres' Beeuty Show B R 
Carters Tbe 021 La Salle IU 
Caamore Vic Bebman Show B B 
Celest 74, Grove Ed Clspbsm Pk London 
Chadwick Trio Haymarket Chicago 
Chapman Sister* A Pick 1620 Mltlburn Indian- 
apolis 
Champion Mamie Wash Soc Girls B B 
ChantreB A Schuyler 218 Prospect Ar Bklyn 
Chartelalne Stella Jersey Llllles B R 
Chsse Dsre 00 Birch Lynn 
Chsthsm Sisters 410 2 Ar Pittsburg 
Chester A Jones 820 Townsend Wilmington Del 
Chester A Grsce Bijou Jsckson Mich 
Ohlcsk Great Frolicsome Lambs B B 
Childress Grace College Girls B R 
Chip A Marble York Htl N Y 
Chubb Ray 107 Spruce Scranton Pa 
Church A Springer 064 Plttsfleld Maas 
Claiborne Kay 224 Security Bldg Loo Angeles 
Clair* Ina Majestic Dallas Tex 
Clarke Wilfred 180 W 44 N Y 
Clark Florette Byrnes Bros 8 Bells Co 
Clark A Duffy Metropolitan Minstrels Indef 
Clerk A Turner Fashion Plates B R 
Clark Wm Oh You Woman B R 
Clark A Duncan Scenic Boston 
Clare Animal Circus Jamestown N Y 
Clare Frances Bon Tons B B 
Clston Carlos 238% S Ar Nashville Tenn 
Clayton-Drew Playera American Davenport la 
Clayton Ethel Boo Tona B B 
Clayton Benle A Baker Warerly Htl Jacksoarllle 
Clear Chas 100 Morningslde West N Y 
Clemens Csmeron 462 Col urn bis Bd Dorchester Mass 
Clermento A Miner 115 W 80 N Y 
Clerer Trio 2120 Arch Phils 
Clifford Dsre B 178 B 103 N Y 
Clifford A Burke Shes's Buffalo 
Clipper Comedy Four 000 W 41 N Y 
Hipper Quartet Bijou Qnlncy 111 
Cltto A 8ylrester 028 Winter Phils 
dure Bsymond 007 Dennlson Ar Columbus O 
Clyo A Bochelle 87 Park Attleboro Mass 
Cody A Lynn Forrest Phils 
Cohen Tlllle 800 W 121 N Y 

WILLIAM J. COLEMAN 

THE MODERN M0N0L00I8T. 

S. A C. Circuit. Agent, Jo Paige Smith. 
Reed Alba*. 

Coles Three Polly of tbe Circus 
Collins Eddie 5 Beed Jersey City N J 



Collins A Brown Grsnd Portlsnd Ore 
Collins A Hawley Yaakee, Doodle Girls B B 

COLLINS '"HART 

"LITTLE MEMO." 
FEB. 88, WAJHTEOTOE, P. tt 

Comrades Four 884 Trinity Ar N Y 

Comstock Bay 7321 Cedar Ar Clerelsnd 

Conboy Kelcey Family Lafayette Ind 

Conroy Le Malre Co Greenpolnt Bklyn 

Conway Jack 8tar A Gsrter B B | 

Cook Ben Frolicsome Lambs B B 

Cook Gera)dlne 670 Jackson Ar Bronx N Y 

Cooper John W 110 Wyckoff Brooklyn 

Cooper Harry L Imperial B B 

Cooper Jamea A Lucia Jersey Llllles B B 

Copperfleld Dsvld Co O H Bklyn 

Cordua A Maud 104 B 14 N Y | 

Cornelia A Wilbur Darldson Mouncton NO ^ 

Cornish Wm A Star Nowata Okla 

Courtney Sisters Behmsn Show B B 



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'BEHMAH SHOW.' 



Cox Lonso A Co 0511 W Lske Chicago 

Coyle A Murrell 8327 Vernon Ar Chicago 

Coyne Tom Haatlnga B B 

Craig Blcby W Cosy Corner Girls B B 

Crslg Blsncbe Orpbeum Lincoln Neb 

Crane Mr A Mrs Gsrdner K A P Oth Ar N Y 

Crsne Flnlsy Co 101 Elm W Haren Conn 

Creo A Co 1404 Borle Ar PhUa 

Cressy A Dayne Orpbeum Spokane Waab 

Croix Pert Jersey Lilies B R 

Cross A Josephine Orpbeum Bloux City 

Cross A Msye 1818 Huron Toledo O 

Cnnnlnghsra Bob A Dslsy 112 B Washington; 

Cbsmpslgn 111 
Cunningham A Marlon Olympic Chicago 
Curtla Carl Heatings B B 
Curxon Sisters Cook's Bochoster 



Dsgwell Slstere Orpbeum Omsbs 

Dale Dottle 202 W 86 N Y 

Dale A Boyle Hudson Union Hill N J 

Daley Wm J 108 N 10 Phlla 

Daly Frank Hippodrome Lexington Ky 

Daly'e Country Choir Hub Boston 

Dalton Harry Fen 170 Irving Ar Brooklyn 

Damsel A Ferr The Ducklings B B 

Dsrmody Orpbeum Csmbrldge O 

Darrow Clyde Knickerbocker B R 

Darls Geo T Pat Wblto'a B B 

Darls A Cooper 1020 Dayton Chicago 

Darls Edwards Poll's Hartford Conn 




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Darla Belle Orpbeum Dearer 

Derle W H Wash Soc Girls B B 

Dsvls Imperlsl Trio Blcbmond Htl Chicago 

Darls Dors Areouo Girls B B 

Darls Walter H Bon Tone B R 

Dawson A Gillette 844 B 08 N Y C 

Dsy William Hastings B B 

Do Clalnville Sid 1818 Douglas Omsbs 

Do Cotret A Rego Orpbeum New London Coaa 

De Forest Corlnno Imperial B R 

De Groote A Leah Victor New Orleans 

De Hollls A Valora Family Mollne 111 

De Haven Sextet Orpbeum Dea Moines la 

De Mnr Zola 746 Prospect PI Brooklyn 

De Mar Boss 807 W 87 PI Chicago 

De Milt Gertrude 740 Prospect PI Brooklyn 

Do Mont Robert Co Keltb'e Boston 

Do Mora A Graceta Majestic Dsllss Tex 

Dc Mario Folles Psiis France 

De Muth Henry Fashion Plates B R 

De Oescb Mile M 330 So 10 Saginaw 

De Velde A Zelda National San Francisco 

De Vere Geo A Madeline 04 W 120 N Y 

De Verne A Van 4072 Yatee Denrer 

De Wltte Modela 262 W 25 N Y 

De Young Tom 100 B 118 N Y 

De Young Mabel 122 W 110 N Y 

D'Batelle Birdie Avenue Glrla B R 

DEs telle Vera Avenue Girls B B 



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now batch barrio" is aura ftre; "Tip Ady^ia 
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Vow" a boot an old maid playing post 
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back to taka aomo bows. I do not writo 
"Bowi," but with lota of them to tho users 
of my Parodies. 

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Dean Lew 462 Bd Niagara Falls N T^ 

Dean dc Sibley 448 Oolambus At Boston 

Doaton Cbaa W 1584 Bway NT 

Delmar * Delmar 94 Henry N T 

Delton Bros 261 W 88 M T 

Demacoe The Empire Plttsfleld Mass 

Deiuonlo ft Belle Plaea Phila 

Denney Walyor Mardl Oraa Beaotlea 1 B 

Denton * Ls Boeaf Pantugee' Seattle 

Deamond ft Co 24 B 21 N Y 

Destiny 44« 1« Dotrolt Mich 

Dickens ft Floyd 848 Rhode Ialand W Buffalo 

Diegnan Fred Hippodrome Dublin Ireland 

Dlehl A 8 Malehera Bl Oampo Tax ladef 

Dilla ft Templeton Pentagon' Spokane 

Dillon John Irwin's Big Shew B B 

Dixie Trio Famous Lyric Newport Now» Tn 

Dlxona Fan* TM 8 At M I • 

Dixon Sldonne Mardl Ores Boantlas B B 

Dixon Maybird Mardl Oraa Baautlss B B 

Dobeon Frank Moulin Bongo BB 

Dodd Bmlly ft Jeesle 201 DlTlslon At Bklyn 

Dobbs Wilbur Miner's Americana B B 

Doherty ft Harlowe 428 Union Bklyn 

Doner ty 81atera 7 Orpheum Salt Lake City 

DeUn ft Lenbarr 246ft 7 At N T C 

Dolan Fob P Imperial B B 

Dolce Sistera Shea's Toronto Can 

Dolly Twlna Midnight 8ona Go lndef 

Donald ft Carson Haymarket Chicago 

Donaldson Anna Orpheum Dea Molnea 

Donner Doris Orpheum Alliance O 

Donovan ft Arnold Orpheum St Paul 

Douglas Myrtle A Bench of Kids Co 

Downey Leelio T Crystal Oconaroowoc Wto 

Doyle Hughy Irwin's Big Show B B 

Dreamera Three 1282 No Aldan W PhUa 

Drlako ft Barl Van Buren Htl Chicago 

Dobe Leo 258 Stowe At Troy 

Du Bols Great ft Co 80 No Wash At Bridgeport 

Duff ft Walsh Knickerbockers B B 

Duffy Thomas H 4026 Ifargaretta At St 

Dunbar Low Fashion Plates B B 

Dunbar Maslo Bijou Tulaa Okla lndef 

Duncan Caroline Fashion Platea B B 

Dunedln Tronpe 7 Victoria N Y 

Dunham Jack Tiger Lilies B R 

Dunn Nellie Irwin's Big Show 1 B 

Dunntreecu Troupe 245 W 88 N Y 

Dupres Fred Hippodrome Clereland 



Bagon ft Auatln Girls From Dappyland B B 
Barle Knld Irwin's Big Show B B 
Berly ft Lalfbt New Century Girls B B 
Bdman ft Gsylor 1008 So I Richmond Ind 
Edna Ruth 410 W Green Olean N Y 
Edwards Tom Orpheum Cincinnati 
Bdwards Fred R Bucklen Htl Elkhart lad 



EcKertand Francis 

"WIRELESS TELEGRAPHY." 

Aak NORMAN JEFFERIEB. 
FEB. 87, MAJESTIC, DENVER. 



Ehrendall Broa ft Dutton Grand Hamilton O 

Bl Cota Hippodrome Cleveland 

Bl Bar to 2581 Hollywood Phila 

Bldon ft Clifton Alexandria Ind 

Bills Boot B Star ft Garter B B 

Bllwood Perry ft Downing 024 Harlem At Balto 

Ellsworth Mr and Mrs 000 8 At N Y O 

Emerald Connie 41 Holland Rd Brixton London 

Emerald Alice Harper Merry Whirl B B 



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MAUDE 



Emerald and Dupree 



A HOT 8K0TCH.' 



Emerson ft Baldwin Grand Hanley England 

Emeraon Nellie Bon Tons B B 

Emerson Sue Empire B R 

Emerson & lie Clear Hippo Charleston W Va 

Emmett ft Lower 410 Pine Darby Pa 

Empire Comedy Four Coliseum Glasgow Scotland 

Bnglebreth G W 2313 Highland At Cincinnati 

English Lillian Ob You Woman B B 

Ernests Great Temple Detroit 

Ernest Joe Mardl Gras Beauties B B 

Ensor William Hastings H R 

Errol Leon Jersey Lilies B B 

Erxleben Bert A Shootover Inn Hamilton City Gal 

Ersinger Mabelle E 210 S Central At Chicago 



BTolion D Kills Now Mo Circus 

Evelyn Slaters 252 Greene At Bklyn 11 T 

Everett Bath Brigadiers B B 

Everett Great Boston Bellas B B 

Evans ft Lloyd 028 I 12 Brooklyn 

js 

Fagan James Imperial B B 

Fslrcbtlds Mr ft Mrs 1821 Vernon Harrlsbnrg Pa 

Fslardo Joe Ob Yon Woman B B 

Falls BUly A 588 Lyell At Rochester 

Fantas Two 211 I 14 N T 

Farrell Taylor Trio Majestic Chicago 

Faye Elsie ft Miller ft Weaton Orpheum Portland 

Ore 
Faya 2 Coley'a ft Fay Orpheum Memphis Tsnn 
Felsman ft Arthur 2144 W 20 Chicago 
Fenner ft Lawrence 628 Ferry At Camden M J 
Felber Jesse Mardl Gras Beautiea B B 
Ferguson Dave Mlaa New York Jr B B 

FARREL-TAYLOR TRIO 

Funniest Blackface Aot la Vaudeville. 
FEB. 28, MAJESTIC, CHICAGO. 

Ferguson Frank 480 K 48 Chicago 

Ferguson Mr ft Mrs Murray Auditorium York Pa 

Fern Bay 1800 W Ontario Phila 

Fern ft Mack Richmond Htl Chicago 

Ferrard Grace 2716 Waraaw At Chicago 

Ferrler Dave Americana B B 

Ferry The Frogman Poll's Springfield Msas 



Ths Frog. 

"IN THE LAGOON." 

FEB. 88, FPU'S, SPBUfOFUXP. 

Fiddler ft Shelton Msr 6 Orpheum San Francisco 

Field Bros 217% 7 N Y C 

Fielding ft Csrlos Pant ages' Ban Francisco 

Fields Jos College Girls B B 

Fink Henry Miner's Americans B B 

Fisher Carmen Hastings B B 

Fisher Mr ft Mrs Shea'a Toronto Can 

Flsk Gertrude Frolicsome Lambs B B 

Fltagersld ft Qulnn Bowery Burlssqners B B 



"THE FAVORITE LAB." 

EARL FLYNN 

And his American Beauty, 

MISS N ETTIE McLAUGHLIN. 

A big hit. Novelty "Eight Elaborate Chengea." 
Going Great. 



Fitsslmmons ft Cameron 560ft So Green Chicago 

Flatlco Alfred Jay Powell ft Cohan Co lndef 

Fletcher ft La Plsre 88 Bandell PI 8an Francisco 

Flick Joe Brigadiers B B 

Flemen William Orpheum Salt Lake 

Floredo Nellie Big Review B B 

Fogerty Frsnk Orpheum Omaha 

Follette ft Wicks Gsyety Bangor Me 

Ford ft Co 800 Fenton Flint Mich 

Ford ft Miller 26 Brayton Buffalo 

Ford ft Louise 128 8 Broad Mankato Minn 

Fords Famous Auditorium York Pa 

Foster Eleauor Grand Raleigh N 

Foster Geo A 8818 E 11 Kanaaa City 

Foster BUly Casino Girls B B 

Forrester ft Lloyd Majestic Birmingham 

Fountain Axalea Empire B R 

Fountain Florence Empire B B 

Fowler Almeda Reeves' Besuty Show B B 

Fox ft Ward 1117 Wolf Phila 

Fox ft Summers 017 10 Saginaw Mich 

Fox ft Evans Girl Question Co 

Fox Florence 172 Fllmore Rochester 

Foy Margaret Academy Suffold Vs lndef 

Foyer Eddie 2333 B 100 Cleveland 

Francis Wlllard ISO W 62 N Y 

Franclacoa Two Byrnes' 8 Bella Co lndef 

Fredericks Musical 180 N Clinton Rochester 

French Henri Gersrd Htl N Y O 

Freemsn Bros Rents-Ssntley B B 

Frevoll Fred Gaiety Chicago 

Frey Twlna Co Grand Syracuse 

Frobel ft Buge 814 W 28 N Y O 

Frye ft Clayton Bon Tona B R 

Fullette Gertie Avenue Girls B B 

Furman Radle 1 Tottenham Court Rd London Bag 



Gaffney Sistera 1407 W Madison Chicago 

Gaffney Al 803 Vernon Bklyn N Y 

G a lies Emma Knickerbocker B B 

Gale Dolly Mardl Gras Beautiea B B 

Gardner ft Vincent Grand Syracuse 

Gardner West ft Sunshine 24 Elm Everett Mass 

Gardner Georgle ft Co Mozart Sbamokln Pa 

Gardner Oscar 776 8 At N Y 

Gardlnera Three 1058 No 8 Phils 

GALETITS BABOONS 

FEB. £8, 1526 MAPLEW00D AVE., CHICAGO. 

Gath Karl ft Emma 508 Caaa Chicago 
Gavin ft Piatt Box 140 Clifton N J 
Gaylor Chas 768 17th Detroit 
Gebhart Went ft Berner Lyric E Liverpool O 
Gelger ft Walters Poll's Wllkes-Barre 



Glover Edna May 228 W 44 N X 

Godfrey ft Henderson Orpheum Harrlsbnrg Pa 

Oofbrth ft Doyle lft2f Bway Bklyn N Y 

Ooldle Jack Cracker Jacks B B 

Goldman Abe Century Girls B B 

Goldsmith ft Hoppe Jeffers Saginaw Mich 

Goodman H 760 ■ 165 N T 

Goodmsn Joe 1406 N Randolph Phila 

Goolmans Musical Majestic Cedar Bsplds la 

Gordon ft Pickens Sbnbert Utlca 

Gordon Max Reeves' Beauty Show B B 

Gordon Bella Fashion Pistes B R 

Gordon ft Msrx Temple Ft Wsyne Ind 

Gordon ft Brennsn Sam Devere's Show B B 

Gottlob Amy Co Star Nowata Okla 

Gould Stamford Orpheum New Orleans 

Gould BUly Orpheum Portland Ore 

Gould ft Bice 826 Smith Providence B I 

Gould Masls Avenue Girls B B 

Goyt Trio 856 Wllllow Akron O 

Graham ft Fraley Rose Sydell B R 

Graces Three 418 Grand Bklyn 

Grant A Catlln Pat Whltea B B 

Grant Hasel Mlaa New York Jr B R 

Grsnt Burt snd Berths 2656 Dearborn Chicago 

Granville A Rogers Chase's Washington 

Grannon Ila Poll's Bridgeport 

Gruher ft Kew Star Nowata Okla 

Gray Henry Reeves' Beauty 8bow B B 

Gray ft Graham 34 Bullitt Av Roanoke Va 

Great Lester Orpheum Bklyn 

Green Winifred 801 W 45 N Y 

Greno Jscque Majestic Jacksonville Fla 

Grllner Charlie A Bunch of Kids Co 

Grimm ft Swisher Stsr Akron O 

Grimm ft Sstchell 255 Kldgewood At Bklyn 

Groasmsn Al 582 North Rochester N T 

Guhl Ed Bon Tons B B 

Guy Bros 589 Liberty Springfield Mass 

Guyer ft Valle 86 Carlingford West G; 



Hadley M»e E Tiger Lilies B B 
Haley ft Haley Folly Oklshoma City 
Hslperln Nsn Ms jest Ic EJ Paso lndef 
liaison Boys 21 E 98 N T 
Hall ■ Clayton 96 Flushing Jamaica N T 
Hall Gladys B F D Box 92 Jermyn Pa 
Halfman ft Murphy 918 McKean Phila 
Halvera P Barry Bay 9 Bath Beach L I 

THE POLITE HICK. 

LON HASCALL 

Jack Singer's "Behmaa Show." 
FEB. 88, QATETY, BOSTON. 

Hamllns The 7 Bennett's Montreal 

Hamilton Jack 8 Plateau Montreal 
Hamilton Est ells B 2686 W 81 PhUa 
Hamilton ft Buckley O H Salem O 

HARRY HAMILTON and 

LOUISE BUCKLEY 

Special Scenery. Elaborate Costumes. 

Hampton ft Bsssett 514 Tusculum At Cincinnati O 

Hampton Bonnie Bunch of Klda Co 

Hanlon Jr George 141 Charing Croea Bd London 

Hannon Billy 1589 No Hamlin At Chicago 

Hanvey ft Baylies 260 Palisade W Hoboken N J 

Harcourt Frank Cracker Jacka B B 

Harlow Jessie Avenue Girls B R 

Harmonious Four Gem St Louis lndef 

Hsrrls Sam Al G Fields Minstrels 

Harris George Bon Tona B R 

Harris ft Randall Palace Htl Chicago 

Harron Lucille Knickerbocker B B 

Hart Maurice 156 Lenox At N Y O 

Hart Joe Mlaa N Y Jr B B 

Hart BUly Cracker Jacka B B 

Hart John O Mlsa New York Jr B B 

Harts Harry Bon Tons B B 

Harvard ft Cornell 146 W 86 N Y 

Harvey Harry Hastlnga B R 

Harveys The 802 9 Moundsvllle W Va 

Harvey Elsie National San Francisco 

Hascall Lon Bebman Show B B 

Haskell Loney 47 Lexington At N Y 

Hassan Ben AH Arabs Greenpolnt Bklyn 

Hastings Harry Hastings B R 

Hatches The 47 E 132 N Y 

Hathaway ft Slegel 410 Missouri At Ft Worth Tex 

Hswley F F ft Co 55-11 Detroit 

Hswley John K Bon Tons B R 

Hawley ft Bachen 1847 N 10 Phila 

Harvey-DeVora tno 

FEB. 28, BENNETTS, OTTAWA. 

Hawthorne HUda Keith's Providence 

Hsyes ft Wynne 418 strand W C London Bug 

Hayman & Franklin Pavilion Glasgow Scotland 

Haywood Sisters American Newark O 

Hatleton James Wash Soc Girls B R 

Heath Franklo Big Review B R 

Heidelberg Four Alpha Erie Pa 

Hensbaw Harry Moulin Rouge B R 

Held Wilbur Sara Devere's Show B R 

Henderson ft Thomas 52 Newcorab Boaton 

Henry Arthur ft Leah 428 E 162 N Y 

Henry Jack 41 Lisle I^elcester Sq London 

Henry ft Young 270 W 89 N Y 

Herbert Broa Three 235 B 24 N Y 



Tho 6888. K. Harris Cwrler 

TAKE NOTICE i 

All songs formerly with 
FRED FISCHER MUSIC CO. 

have been transferred to 

Chas. K. Harris 

MR. JEROME SHAY will be 
on hand to meet old friends 
and make new ones. 



CHAS. K. HARRIS, 

81 WEST Slst ST., NEW TOBJL 



Chisago, Grand Opera 



Herbert 95 Morelsnd Boston 

Herbert Bert Harts Bathing Girls Oa 

Herbert IJUlan Treinont N Y 

Herdon Lillian Bebman Sh ow B B , 

HEIM CHILDREN 

HUDSON, UNION HILL, B. J. 
Return engagement in 8 Months. 

Herbert. Win F Fay roster B B 

Herahey Do Bue Bros Minstrels 

Herz George Imperial B B 

Beverley Great 201 Desmond Sayre Pa 

Hickman ft WUls Nstlonsl 8aa Francisco 

Hill Bros Fay Foster B R 

Hill ft Ackermsn Fsy Foster B B 

Hllson Violet Imperial B B 

Hodges ft Darrell 1404 Natalie At B St Louie 

Hoepfle Broa Maywood IU 

Hoey ft Moaar 7 Majestic Denver 

Hoey Lloyd Beeves' Besuty Show B B 

Holden ft Harron Routes Knickerbockers B B 

Holland Helnles Keith's Phils 

Holloways Four Keith's Cleveland 

Hollyday Dick N Y Hippodrome lndef 

Holman Harry Lyceum Cleveland O 

Holman Broa Idea Fond.du Lac Wis 

Holmes Ben Box 891 Richmond Va 

Holt Alf 41 Lisle London W C Bug 

Hope Irma Oh You Woman B B 

Hopp Fred 826 Littleton At Newark N J 

Horton ft La Trlaka 800 9 At Long Ialand City 

Hotaling Edward 557 So Division Grand Banian 

Hoover Lillian Byrnes 8 Bells Co 

Hornmsn Bijou Kenosha Wis 

Howsrd ft Co Bernlce Psstlme Jscksonvllle Fla 

Howsrd Bros 229 W 38 N Y C 

Howsrd ft Butler 428 So 8 Phila 

Howard ft Harris Vaudeville Club London Bng 

Howard ft Howard Olympic Chicago 

Howards Dogs Orpheum Des Molnea la 

Howell George Mlner'a Americana B B 

Hoyt Hal M Girls of Moulin Rouge B B 

Hoyt ft McDonald Majestic Birmingham Ala 

Huegel ft Qulnn 536 Rush Chicago 

Hughes Musical Trio Orpheum Birmingham Ala 

Hughes Mr ft Mrs Gene 601 W 135 N Y 

Hughes Florence Fay Foater Co B R 

Hulhert ft De Long 2724 Gladya Av Chicago 

Hunter Ethel 4029 Troo«t Kanaaa City 

Huntress Schlndler's Chicago 

Hurley Frank J Casino Charleston W Vs 

Hurst Mlnols Csrdlnsl Bssel Solsse Ger 

Hussey & Lorraine Orpheum Marlon O 

Hutchinson Al E 210 E 14 N Y 

Hystt Larry H 1612 W Lsnvsle Baltimore 

Hyde Bob ft Bertha Camp Rest Clifton Me 

Hylsnds Three 28 Cherry Danbury Conn 

Hynde BesBle 518 Pearl Buffalo 



Imperial Sextette Irwin's Big Show B B 
Ingram Beatrice 7 Shea's Buffalo 
Ingrams Two 810% Story Boone la 
Ioleen Sisters E Indiana Chicago 
Ireland Fred Dainty Duchess B B 
Irwin Flo 217 W 45 N Y 
Irving Pesrl Indlnn Lsne Canton Maaa 



Jackson Arthur P Spa Plttsfleld Msss lndef 
Jsckson Alfred 80 B Topper Buffalo 
Jackson Robert M Jersey Lilies B B 
Jscobs ft Ssrdel 1240 Franklin Allegheny Pa 
Jsmes Alf P Jersey LiUles B R 

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Wllkes-Barre, 

Gennaro'a Bsnd Majestic Montgomery 

George ft Co Trlnt Family Mollne 111 

Geyer Bert Richmond Ind 

Gibson Sydney Orpheum Des Moines Is 

Gllmore Le Moyne ft Perry M2 6th At Chicago 

Gllmore Mildred Wash Roc Girls B B 

Gllsssndo Pbll ft Millie 2001 Msdlson At N Y 

Glrard Marie 41 Howard Boston 

Glesson Violet 480 Lexington Waltham Msss 

Glen ton Dorothy Oh You Woman B B 



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N*«M^«*««l 



Great Songs 



All Published By 



JEROME H. R.EMICK 



131 West 41st Street, New York, N. Y. 



I "Sing Kate Sine" 

By BENT. HAPGOOD 



BUM. 



2 Ever Loving Two Stop Man 

By WENRICH and MURPHY. 

3 "Handy How Do You Do" 



4 "Grey Bonnet 



By PERCY WENRICH. 

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By WENRICH and MURPHY. 



5 Mary You're A Big Girl Now 

By BERKHART and HEATH. 



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6 Big Cry Baby in the Moon 

By BURRIS and SMITH. 



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7 Garden of Roses 

By J. SCHMIDT. 

8 "Moonlight Rose and You" 

By J. SCHMIDT. 

9 "Santa Fe" 

By WILLIAMS and VAN ALSTYNE. 

10 "What's the Matter with Father 

By WILLIAMS and VAN ALSTYNE. 





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I'll Make A Ring Around Rosie" 

By JEROME and SCHWARTZ. 

On My Wav to Reno" 

By JEROME and SCHWARTZ. 

I'm Afraid of You" 

By BRYAN and OUMBLE. 
99 



Silvery Moon 






By MADDEN and EDWARDS. 



If I Had the World to Give You 



99 



Pat Hare 



By J. HAYDEN CLARENDON. 
99 



By BENJ. HAPGOOD BURT. 



When the Daisies Bloom' 



By ANITA OWEN. 



Moving Day in Jungle Town" 

By BROWN and AYER. 

Ain't You Coming Out Tonight" 



By HENRIETTA BLANKE-BELCHER. 



Lady Love" 



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By BRYAN and GUMBLE. 

99 



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By JEROME and SCHWARTZ. 



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131 West 41st Street, NEW YORK, IM. Y. 



Majestic Theatre Bldg. 
CHICAGO, ILL. 



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DETROIT, MICH. 



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JeJferlea Toni 46 Wyckof Bklyn 

Jennie™ The Electric Athens O 

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Jewel Orpbeum Salt Lake 

Jewell ft Barlowe 3662 Arlington At St Louis 

Jopay Lydl Oh Yon Woman B R 

Johnson Honey American Chicago 

Johnson Broa ft Jobnaon 686 Royden Camden JK 1 

Johnson Sable Orpheum Budapest Indef 

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Johnson ft Mercer 612 Joplln Mo 

Johnston;* Musical Greenpolnt Bklyn 

Jolly Wild ft Co Greenpolnt Bklyn 

Jones Grants ft Jonea 2066 Dearborn Chicago 

Jones Maude 471 Lenox At N Y 

Jones ft Deely Majestic Johnstown Ps 

Jones Johnnie 602 6 av N Y C 

Jones ft Whitehead 83 Boyden Newark N J 

Jones Bobble A Bunch of Kids Co 

Jorden Alice Reeves' Beauty Show B B 

Jordona Four Casino Washington 

Joy AUIe Bon Tone B R 

Julian ft Dyer Saratoga Htl Chicago 



Karrell 112 6 At Chicago 
K artel lo Bros F J Powers Co 
Kaufman ft Sawtelle Moulin Rouge B B 
Kaufman ft Kenllwortb 236 B 86 Chicago 
Kaufman Broa Shea's Toronto Can 
Keeley Lillian Fashion Plates B R 
Keeley Bros Melllnl Hanover Germany 
Keeley ft Parka 168 W 100 N Y 
Kelley Mike J Frolicsome Lamba B B 
Keith Eugene Poll's Waterbury Conn 
Kelfe Zena Majestic Dallas Tex 
Kelley ft Weiitworth Grand Tacoma Wash 
Kelso ft Lelghton 1549 5 At Troy N Y 
Kelly Walter C Orpbeum Ssn Franclaco 

MIGNONETTE KOKIN 

FEB. 38, lllf MAPLEWOOD AVE., CHICAGO. 

Keller Jessie Columbia Girls Co Br 

Kendall Cbaa ft Maldle 123 Alfred Detroit 

Kenna Charles Orpbeum Oakland Csl 

Kennedy Will J Bebman Show B B 

Kennedy Matt Sam Devere'a Show B B 

Kenton Dorothy Monte Csrlo Frsncs Indef 

Keogh ft Frauds Colonial Indianapolis 

Kilties Band Alexandria Egypt 

Klddera Bert ft Dorothy 1274 Clay Ssn Franclaco 

King ft Thompson Slstere Commercial Htl Chicago 

King Alice M Tiger Lilies B B 

King Margaret Behman Show B B 

King Violet Orpbeum Portland Ore 

King Bros 211 4 At Schenectady 

Klngaburya Tbe 1558 Bway N Y 

King Bros 211 4 At Scbenectsdy 

Klralfo Bros 1710 8 At Evansvllle Ind 

Kitsmura Troupe Grand Syracuse 

Klein George Heatings B B 

Klein Ott Bros ft Nicholson Rose Sydell B B 

Klein ft Clifton 7 BIJon Winnipeg Can 

Knight Bros ft Sawtelle 7 Orpbeum Des Moines Is 

Kolllna Stuart 8801 Bway N Y 

Koler Harry I Queen of Jardln de Paris B B 

Kramer Bruno Trio 104 B 14 N Y 

Kraton John Hippodrome Dublin Ireland 

Kratona The 418 Strand London Bug 

IN VAUDEVILLE. 

KRESKO and FOX 

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Krunsch Felix Miner's Americans B B 
Kubne Three Wblte 1558 Michigan At Chicago 
Kurtla Busse ft Dogs Empire Hoboken N J 
Kuryllo Edward J Poate Restante Warsaw Rossis 



Lafayette Two Oabkoah Wis 

Laird Major Irwin's Big Show B B 

Lake ft Steveson Bon Tons B B 

Lake John J Dainty Duchess Co B B 

Lane ft O'Donnell Majestic Johnstown Ps 

Lane Eddie 805 B 73 N Y 

Lsngdon Lucille Majestic Birmingham Ala 

Lenlgon Joe 102 So 51 Phils 

Lancaster Mr ft Mrs Tom New Castle Del 

Lancaster ft Miller 546 Jones Oakland 

Lamont's Cockatoos Poll's New Haven 

Lampe Otto W Joshua Simpklna Co Indef 

Lampe Otto W Villa Roaa Absecon N J 

Lsng Agnes care Geary Almora Moscow Sydney 

Langdons The 704 5 At Milwaukee 

Langlll Judson Big Review B R 

Lanaford Jeanne Reeves' Beauty Show B B 

Lansings Tbe 210 No Broadway Baltimore 

Lawrence ft Carroll Grand Missoula Mont 

La Auto Girl 128 Alfred Detroit 

La Belle Troupe Dainty Ducbeas B B 

La Blanche ft Baby La Blanche 781 8 Bait later* 

La Clair A West King Edward Halifax N 8 

La Dalles Four 123 2 Decatur Ind 

La Fleur Joe 57 Hanover Providence 

La Gusta 224 E 42 N Y 

La Marr Harry William Tell Htl Boston 

La Mate Quail ft Tom 545 Kosciusko Bklyn 

La Mass Trio 274 Barbery Bklyn 

La Mont Janet Wash Soc Girls B K 

La Moines Musical 882 5 Baraboo Wla 

La Mothe'a Motoring Comlquea Majestic QslTSStOD 

La Mole Ed ft Helen 1707 N 15 Phils 

La Van Harry Frivolities of 1919 B B 

La Mers Paul 27 Monroe Albany 

La Petite Revue Bennett's Montreal Can 

La Raub ft Scottle 162 Griffith Johnstown Pa 

La Boss Bros 107 B 81 N Y 

La- Tell Broa Majestic Detroit 

La Tour Irene 78 Burnett Newark N J 

La Toaka Phil 135 W 22 Los Angelss 

La Vsn Hsrry Big Review B R 

La Vers Ethel Fashion Platee B B 

La Vera Dorothy Palace Aabevllle N 

Larellas Ploerts Hippo N Y Indef 

La Boas ft Lsgusts 780 2 At N Y 

LarrlTes ft Lee 89 Sbuter Montreal Can 

Laraen Riva Troupe Pantages' Spokane 

Lsveen ft Cross Orpheum Oakland Cal 



Lsmh'a Manikins 1200 WUson Av Chicago 

Lsrarda Lillian 1200 Union Hackenaack N J 

Lawson Chinese 6117 Madison At Chicago 

Le Dent Frank 418 Strand London Bog 

Le Roy ft Adams 1812 Loessl At Erie Pa 

Le Roy Cbaa 1806 N Gay Baltimore 

Le Clair Harry 245 W 184 N Y 

Lee Minnie Miner's Americans B B 

Lee Margaret Bon Tons B B 

Lee Slstera Tiger Lilies B R 

Lee Frank Cracker Jacks B R 

Leo Jolly Star York Ps 

Leo Jolly 217 Pitney At Atlantic City 

Lee J Onr New Minister Co Indef 

Lee Frank Innocent Girls B R 

Leahy De Rue Broa Minstrels 

Lelck ft Keith Palace Southampton England 

Lelgb Andrew Columbia B R 

Leonard Eddie Orpbeum Minneapolis 

Leonard ft Phillips Orpheum Harrlaburg Ps 

Leonard ft Drake 1000 Park PI Bklyn 

Leonl Ruby Cracker Jacka B B 

Leons Two Dixie Jackson Miss 

Lea Jundta 8 ft C Denver 

Leslie Geo W Empire Butte Mont 

Leslie Bert Orpheum Oakland Cal 

Leslie Hasel Cherry Blossoms B B 

Leslie Mabel E Cherry Bloaeoma B R . 

Lester ft Kellett Columbia St Louis 

Lester Wm Brigadiers B R 

Levitt ft Falls 412 Cedar Syracuse 

Lewis ft Harr 141 W 18 N Y 

BERT LESLIE 

KING OF 8LANO. 
FEB. 87, ORPHEUM, OAKLAND. 

Lewis Andy Mardl Graa Beauties B R 

Lewis Wslter ft Co 7 Orpheum Des Moines la 

Lewis Harry Imperial B B 

Lewla ft Green Pst White's B B 

Lewis Llllle Knickerbocker B B 

La Witt Asbmore ft Co 112 6 At Chlcsgs 

Linden May Florine College Girls B B 

Llndley ft La Ponto 123 Lire Osk Ssn Antonio 

Lincoln Military Four 670 B 24 Peterson N J 

Linton Tom Majestic Evansvllle Ind 

Ussner Harry Hastings B R 

Livingston ft Co Murray Star ft Garter B B 

Lrngard ft Walker Orpheum Canton O 

Lloyd ft Caatano 104 W 61 N Y 

Lock wood Monroe Americana B B 

Logan Tim Knickerbocker B B 

LONG and COTTON 

"The Banker and the Thief," 

By UUie Akerstrom. 

THIS WEEK (FEB. 20). MAJESTIC, DENVER. 

London s Four Lyric Dayton O 

Loralne Oscar Chase's Washington 

Lowe Musical Bijou Winnipeg 

Lower F Edward Hastings B R 

Luce ft Luce 026 N Bond Phils 

Lucler Fred ft Bess Majestic Kslsmaaoo Mich 

Luckle ft Yoat Harta PbUa 

LUTZ BROS. 

Dirootiaai PAT CAtKT 

Luttlnger-Lucaa 636 Valelxls San Franclaco 
Lyncb-Haael 355 Norwood At Grand Rapids 
Lynn Roy Box 62 Jefferson City Tenn 



Macdonald Slaters 12 Bscbe San Francisco 

Mackey James F Jersey Lilies B B 

Mackey Frank Columbia B B 

Mack ft Dugal Co 7 Majestic Birmingham Alt 

Mack Wilbur K ft P 5th Av N Y 

Macka Two Lady Buccaneers B R 

Mscy Maud Hall 2518 E 26 Sheepsbead Bay If Y 

Maddox Richard O Candy Klda Co 

Mshr Patsy Pat White's B R 

Malses Alice Irwin's Big Show B R 

Makarenko Troupe Orpbeum Harrlsburg Ps 

Malcolm Emma ft Peter Melroae Minn Indef 

Mangean Troupe 120 B 127 W 22 N Y 

Manklcbl Troupe Frolicsome Lambs B B 

Mankln Orpbeum Spokane Waah 

Mann ft Franks Slttner'a Chicago 

Mann Sam Tiger Lilies B R 

Manne Joe Reeves' Beauty Show B B 

Manning Frank 855 Bedford At Bklyn 

Manning Trio 70 Clancy Grand Raplda 

Mantells Maids 8413 S Colby At Everett Wash 

Mannen Edward Irwin's Big Show B B 

Mantilla Roslta Htl Normandie N Y 

Marcell ft Lenett Bijou Dubuque la 

Marke Dorothy So Fallsburg N Y 

Marke Dorothy Normandie Htl N Y 

Mardo ft Hunter Cosy Corner Glrla B B 

Marie La Belle Cracker Jacks B R 

Marathon Comedy Trio Liberty Plttaburg 

Marimba Band 824 W 14 N Y O 

Marine Comedy Trio 187 Hopkins Bklyn 

Marlon Mlas Wash Soc Glrla B B 

Marion Dave Dreamland B R 

Marlow Lou Cracker Jacks B B 

Marlowe Myera ft Murrl Caato Ashtabula O 

Mario Trio Empire Bklyn 

Marnello Marnlnts Hippo N Y Indef 

Marr ft Brana Robinson Crusoe Girls 

Marsh ft Mlddleton 19 Dyer At Brsrstt Mass 

Martel Lewlna Duo Lyceum London Bng Indsf 

M artel In ft Asprll Bros 911 Eldrldgs W OoUlngS- 

wood N J 
Martell A Brigadiers B B 
Msrtell Msile 2083 Sutter San Francisco 
Martell W Brigadiers B R 
Martin Dave ft Percy Chutes San Francisco 
Martin Wm Fashion Plates B B 
Martlnette ft Sylvester Orpheum BrsnsTtUs Ind* 
Marshall Bros O H Danville Ky 
Marvin Broa Poll's Merlden 
Mason Mr ft Mrs Sidney 286 W 80 N Y 
Mathleson Walter Rolsndsln's Chicago 
Mathleus Tbe Comlque Lynn Mass 
Mattbewa ft Aahley 808 W 42 N Y 
Mauasey Wm Oh Yon Woman B B 
Mason Norine Miner's Americana B B 
Mayer Bros Avenue Glrla B B 



Mayne Elisabeth H Ud Utters B B • 

Maya Four Musical Orpbeum Portamouth O 

Maxims Model No 1 Majestic Dallas Tax 

McAvoy Hsrry Brigadiers B B 

McCsbo Jack Nsw Century Girls B B 

McCall Trio 5th Ave Nashville Tenn 

McCann Geraldlne ft Co 706 Park At Johnstown Pa 

McGarry ft McGarry Majestic Montgomersy Ala 

McGee Jos B Al Fields' Minstrels 

McGarry ft Harris 521 Palmer Toledo 

McClaln Clyde 8821 Madison At Plttaburg 

McConnell Slstera Orpheum Denver 

McConnell ft Simpson Mar 6 Columbia Loulavllle 

McCormack ft Irving Empress Cincinnati 

McCune ft Grant 636 Benton Plttaburg 

McDonald Michael Oh You Woman B R 

McDowell John ft Alice 627 6 Detroit 

Mclnerney Jamea Columbia B R 

McRse Tom Empire B B 

McWstera ft Tyson 471 60 Bklyn 

Mslor ft Mora Waablngton Spokane 

Melody Lane Girls Orpheum Spokane 

Melrose ft Ingram 920 Main Carey O 

Mahdel 18 Adam Strand London 

Monetekel 104 B 14 N Y C 

Marriman Sisters Marathon Glrla B B 

Merrick Tbos Imperial B B 

Merrill ft Otto Victoria NYC 

Merrill Bessie L Stubborn Cinderella Co 

Merrlman Sisters Marathon Girls B R 

Merrltt Hal Majestic Chicago 

Methren Sisters 12 Culton Springfield Mass 

Miles P W Dslnty Ducbeas B B 

Mlddleton Gladys 4517 Prairie At Chicago 

Mlllani ft Du Bola Palace Htl Chicago Indef 

Miller ft Tempeat Pat Wblte'a B B 

Miller Ford 26 Braxton Buffalo 

Miller ft Mack 2641 Federal Pblls 

Miller ft Princeton 88 Olney Providence 

Miller Helen Frolicsome Lambs B B 

Miller Frank Oh You Woman B R 

Mlllman Trio Orpbeum Butte Mont 

Mills Joe B Lady Buccaneers B B 

Minstrel Four Morning Noon ft Night B B 

Mints ft Palmer 1305 N 7th Phils 

Mlskel Hunt ft Miller 108 14 Cincinnati 

Moll Rudy Knickerbocker B R 

Montague Mona P O Box 207 Tuolumne Csl 

Montague Hsrry Fashion Plates B B 

Montambo ft Bartelll Orpbeum Lincoln Neb 

Montgomery Marshall 1858 B 14 Bklyn N Y 

Montgomery Frank A Co Peerleas Bradford Pa 

Moran Pauline 7 Orpbeum Denver 

Morgan Broa 2525 B Madison PbUa 

Morgan King ft Thompson Sis 603 B 41 CnJeugO 

Morgan Lou Fashion Plates B R 

Moore Eddie Imperial B B 

Mooree Mabel V Orpheum Altoona Pa 

Moore Mlaa Brigadiers B R 

Mordaunt Hal ft Co Del Prsdo Htl Chicago 

Morrell Frank Bronx N Y 

Morrla ft Morton 1806 St John's PI Bklyn 

Morrla Mildred &Co250W85NYO 

Morrla Edwin Reevea* Beauty Show B B 

Morton Ed Orpheum Harrlsburg Ps 

Morton Paul Rathskeller Jacksonville Indef 

Mewatta Five Peerless Orpbeum Oakland 

Mosarts Fred A Bva Anderson Louisville 

Mullers Four Polyteama Habanero Havana Cuba 

Molford Arthur D Bennett's Montreal Can 

Muller Maud 601 W 151 N Y 

Mulvey Ben L Proctor'e Newark N J 

Murray ft Mack 7 Orpbeum Mempbls 

Murray BUI L Al Beeves' Beauty Show B B 

Murray Elisabeth Bennett's Montreal 

Murray ft Alvln Great Alblnl Co 

Musketeers Three Tiger Lilies B B 

My Fancy 12 Adam Strand London 

Myera ft MacBryde 162 6 At Troy N Y 



Natlonsl Four Jeraey LUIee B B 

Nasarro Nat ft Co 810 Tracy At Kansas City 

Neff ft Starr Shss'a Buffalo 



THIS WEEK, LOWELL, MASS. 



JOHN 



CARRIE 



NEFF and STARR 

FEB. 28— SHEA'S, BUFFALO. 
MAB. 7— SHEA'S. TORONTO. 
MAR. 14— MARYLAND, BALTIMORE. 



Nelson J W Mlaa New York Jr B B 

Nelson Chester Americana B B 

Nelson Bert A 1042 N Humboldt Chicago 

Nelson John Dainty Ducbsss B B 

Nelson Frank Dainty Duchess B B 

Nelson Edwin L Oh You Women B B 

Nennelle Mile Grand Raleigh N C 

Neunelle Mile Del Prado Htl Chicago 

Nevaroa Three 335 W 88 N Y O 

Newell ft Niblo 7 Majestic Butte Mont 

New Planopblends Garrlck Wilmington Del 

Niblo Victor Schumann Berlin Ger 

Nichols Nelson ft Nichols Majestic Birmingham Als 

Nicholaa James Big Review B B 



NIXON 

THX MAGICAL SENSATION. 
Permanent address, BETEBXY ABJCS, 
tltl Bersrly Bead, Brooklyn, V. T. 



Noble ft Brooks Vanity Fair B B 

Nolan Tom Empire B B 

Nolan Fred Columbia B B 

Nonette 154 Henry Bklyn 

Nordaunt ft Co Hal Grand Raleigh N 

Norrlaea The O H Rockland Ms 

Norton Porter 6842 Klmbsrk At Chicago 

Norton Ned Fads ft Follies B B 

Norwalk Eddie 505 Prospect At Bronx If T 

Noaa Bertha 172 W 77 N Y 



O'Brien J Miss New York Jr B B 

Odell ft Klnley 267 W 60 N Y 

Odsll ft Gilmore 1146 Monroe Chicago 



Odmont Mitel 3285 Bway N ¥ - — - 

Oebrleln Joseph Columbia B R 

Okabe Family 29 Charing Cross Rd London 

Mr and Mrs W W O'BRIEN 

80th Century Comedy Couple, 
BTJLLIVAN ft CON8IDINE CIRCUIT. 

Olmatead Jessie Columbia B R 

Unlaw Gua 418 Strand London 

O'Day Billy Bebman Show B B 

O'NfU Tommy Pat Whlts's B B 

O'Nell Jas Empire B B 

O'Neill Ray B 328 22 At Milwaukee 

O'Neill Trio Grand Moueasen Ps 

O'Neill Harry Empire B R 

O'Neill ft Regenery 502 Warren Bridgeport 

Opp Jos Kentucky Belles B B 

Orbasany Irma Slttner'a Chicago 

Orden Kitty Irwin's Big Show B B 

Orletta May Mlas New York Jr B B 

Orr Cbsa F Cort Chicago Indef 

Orth ft Fern Bronx NYC 

Oabun Do In Warrington Oakport 111 

Oawald Wm Miss New York Jr B R 

Owen Dorothy Mae 3047 00 Chicago 



Palme Esther Mile 121 B 46 Chicago 

Pantxer Willy 7 Orpbeum Salt Lake City 

Pantaer Jewell J Orpbeum Los Angeles Cal 

Paradia Billy C N 1 Htl L'Aasomptlon P Q Can 

Parshley 24 B 41 N Y 

Parvla Jr Geo W Lyric CatlettaburK Ky 

Paaco Dick Ellis Nowlln Circus 

Pastor ft Merle Hartford Htl Chicago 

Peterson Al Tiger Lilies B R 

Paull ft Rybolda 850 County New Bedford 

Pauline Dansville N Y 

Paulinettl ft Plquo 4324 Wain Frankford Pa 

Pearl Katherlne Wine Woman ft Song B B 

Pearl Violet Wine Woman ft Song B B 

Pearson ft Garfield 25 W 65 N Y 

Pederson Broa 635 Greenbuah Milwaukee 

Pealson Gilbert Cracker Jacka B B 

Pallnetti ft Plquo 4824 Walnut Phils 

Pealson G oldie ft Lee Cracker Jacka B R 

Pelots The 161 Westminster At Atlantic City 

Pesrce Sisters Three 725 Lane Seattle 

Pepper Twins Vaudeville Parle Tex 

Peres Six Hippo N Y Indef 

Perry Frank L 747 Buchanan Minneapolis 

Personl ft Halllday Van Buren Htl Chicago 

Peter the Great 422 Bloomfield At Hoboken N J 

Phillips Joe Queen of Jardln de Parts B B 

Phillips Mondane Empire Hoboken N J 

Pbllllpa Harry Fashion Pistes B B 

Phillips Samuel 816 Classon At Brooklyn 



PAULINE 

THE SCIENTIFIC SENSATION 

Tremendous success. Held over for ssoond 
week, Psntsges' Theatre, Seattle. 



Pierce ft Malsee Irwins Big Show B B 
Pierce Frank Irwin's Big Show B B 
Plccola Midgeta 418 Strand W O London Bng 
Pike Lester Msrdl Grss Beauties B B 
Pike ft Calame Pantagea' Denver 
Piroscoffla Fsmily Cracker Jacka B B 
Pisano Yen 15 Charles Lynn Mass 
PIsano Fred A 86 West Gloversvllle N Y 
Plunkett ft Rltter Wlck'a Kittening Ps 
Pollard Gene Columbia Girl B R 
Potter ft Harris Kedale Chicago 
Potta Broe ft Co Garrlck Wilmington Del 
Powell Eddie 2314 Chelsea Kanaaa City Mo 
Powers Elephants 745 Forrest At Bronx N Y 
Powers John ft Jessie Star ft Garter B B 
Powers Mae Reeves' Beauty Show B R 
Powers Great Majestic Bangor Me 
Prices Jolly 1620 Arch Philadelphia 

JANET PRIEST 

And "THE HOLLAND HEINTES." 
FEB. 88, KEITH'S, PHILADELPHIA. 

Primrose ft Polboff Avenue Glrla B B 
Primrose Quartette Van Buren Htl Chicago 
Prince Harry Knickerbocker B R 
Priest ft Helniea Janet Keith's Phlla 
Proctor Sisters 1112 Halaey Bklyn 
Pryor Kate Jeraey Lilies B R 
Pucka Two The 166 B 80 N Y 
Purvis Jimmy New Century Glrla B B 



"QUEEN MAB" 

And a K. WEX8* MIDGET ACT. 
THIS WEEK (FEB. 81), SHTJBEBT, TJTTOA. 

Qnlgg ft Nlckeraon Frolicsome Lambs B B 
Qulnn Msttls 686 Rush Chicago 



Ralmund ft Good 3444 Elaine PI Chicago 
Rainbow Sisters Majestic Columbus Ga 
Ralande ft Ralande Box 200 Cumberland Mi 
Ranney Adele Ssm Devere Show B B 
Ranf Claude Orpbeum Atlanta 
Ranaley Mabel Orpheum Des Moines la 
Ramsey ft Wela 624 Grant Camden N J 
Raatua ft Banks Apollo Wlen Auatrla 
Ratelles The 687 Petonmeux Montreal 
Raymond Mona Avenue Glrla B R 
Raymond Lillian Knickerbocker B R 

THE RACKETTS 

"BOB FITZ8IMM0N8 IN EVENING DRBBS." 

Direction, FAT 0ASBTT. 

Raymond Ruby ft Co Trent Trenton N J 
Raymond Clara Imperial B B 



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SHAPIRO'S GOT IT! SOME MORE 





is now connected with me, and can be found at my New York Office daily to teach you his 

very latest songs. 2 NOW READY, 5 in preparation. 



"ANY LITTLE GIRL, THAT'S A MCE LITTLE 
GIRL, IS THE RIGHT LITTLE GIRL FOR ME" 



and the one you have been waiting for 






A German Beer Song 



mieasep GEO. M. COHAN'S pleased 



Popular Coon Song Hit, that's sweeping the country from Maine to California 




BELLE 




1 HUB IE 



w 



IN 



RINT NOW 



Babe look'a here, look'a here! What is It dear? What is it dear? (You all know it) 

- GEO. COHAN'S RAG, introducing M Belle of the Barber's Ball M and M Oh, You 

Coon." Great for dumb acts. 



a 



-That ticklish tune you hear everywhere and don't know what it is. well its 



OH 



J 



YOU 



DEVIL 



RAG 



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By FORD DABNEY. And E. RAY GOETZ just completed some great lyrics for it 

Be Sure to Get " OH, YOU DEVIL RAG " SONG 



these 1910 Applause Winners — "You Are the Ideal of My Dreams" (ballad), "Mister Johnson, Good Night" (coon song), "Hoop- 
La," ("I'm Having the Time of My Life") (novelty), "Good Bye, Peter, Good Bye, Paul" (comic), "Old Dr. Brown" (comic), "Angel 
Eyes" (serenade), "When Rosalie Sings * Ciribiribi ' " (Italian song), "You Ain't Got the Girl Till the Ring Is On Her Finger" 
(novelty), "My Mamie Rose" (serenade), "Amo" (Song and Intermezzo), "Havana" (High Class). 




"MUSIC Cor< Broadwa * & 39ih st> ' New York 

PIIRI KHFR ** rand ^ pera House Bui,d,n S' Chicago 






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THE MOST REFINED AND CLASSI- 
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HEADLINE Sul I ivan-Consid ine Circuit 

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Raymond Alice Empire Nottingham Eng 
Rawson Guy Bon Tons B R 
Rending* Pour Orpbeum Salt Lake 
Ready O Kills Nowlln Circua 
Reded ft Hadley Tiger Ullea B R 
Bedford ft Winobeater Keltb'a Boston 
Redner Thomaa ft Co 972 Hudson At Detroit 
Redway Tom 141 Inspector Montreal 
Redwood ft Gordon 167 Dearborn Chicago 
Reed Broa BO Saxton Dorcbeater Mssa 
Reed Chas E Tiger Lilies B R 
Reed ft Karl Portolo San Francisco 
Reld Pearl Columbia B R 
Reid Jack Clark's Runaway Girls B R 
Relff Clayton ft Reiff Murray Richmond Ind 
Rellly Lillian Irwin's Big Show B R 
Reeves Billy Follies of 1900 
Reeve* Al Reeves' Beauty 8how B B 
Reffkln Joe IBS Dudley Providence 
Regal Trio 116 W Wash PI N Y 
Relnflelda Mlnatrels Grand Raleigh N 
Remington May me Htl Gerard. N Y 
Renalles The 2004 Sutter San Francisco 
Renabaw Bert 787 Aldlne At Chicago 
Reynolda Abe Miss New York Jr B R 
Rboadea ft Engel 223a Chauncey Bklyn N Y 
Rianos Four Freeport L 1. 
Rice ft Cady Star ft Garter B B 

JOBM O. BAZXY 

RICE »»° COHEN 

Permanent address, M6 West 111st ft, Mew York. 

Rice Frank ft True 6340 Vernon At Chicago 

Rleff Broa Grand Pittsburg 

Bleb ft Howard 482 E 9 N Y C 

Rich ft Rlcb 211 W 48 N Y O 

Richard Bros 91 f Bway N Y 

Rlcharda ft Co William Bennett's Ottawa Can 

Rlcbarda Great Family Willlameport Pa 

Richards Sadie Moulin Rouge B B 



Bio Al Orpheum Oakland Cal 
Rlpon Alf 646 B 87 N Y 
Ritchie Gertie 213 Grey Buffalo 
Bitter ft Foster Hippodrome Sheffield Eng 



BILlIf RITCHIE 



Bobbins Billy ReeTes' Beauty Show B B 
Roberta Edna Irwin's Big Show B R 
Roberts ft Little Eldorsdo 111 
Robinson Thomas Irwin's Big Show B R 
Robinsons The 901 Hawthorne At Minneapolis 
Roblsch ft Childress 960 No Clsrk Chicago 
R oca mora Susanne Poll 'a New Haven 
Rock ft Bol 1810 Indiana .At Chicago 
Roelker Edward Dainty Duchess B B 
Roof Jack ft Clara 708 Green Phlla 

goealree The Polyteams Havana Cuba 
osey O W 1821 So Wichita Kan 
Rose Clarlna 6025 47 Bklyn 
Rosa ft Bills Empire B B 
Rose Fred Bon Tons B B 
Rose Leo Empire B R 
Rose Ben Columbia B R 
Rosenthal Bros 151 Chaplain Rochester N Y 
Ross T B Irwln'a Gibson Girls B R 
Ross ft Lewis Empire Bradford Eng 
Ross Frank Trocaderoa B R 
Rowland Jlmmle Knickerbocker B B 
Boyden Virginia Mardl Ores Beauties B B 
Bnssell Msbel Orpbeum Minneapolis 
Russell Jsmes Irwin's Big Show B B 
Bussell-Noaa Bertha 172 W 77 N Y 
Rntheford Jim ft Co 214 No Second Saginaw Mich 



Byno ft Emerson 161 W 74 N Y O 
Ryno Jack Empire B B 



Balmo Juno Empire Stockport Eng 
Sampson ft Douglss Pantages Seattle Indef 
Sanders ft La Mar 1827 6 At N Y 
8snderson Co 989 Sslem Mslden Mass 
Sanford Jere 7 Bijou Oabkoah Wle 
Sanford ft Darlington 8960 Pengrove Phlla 
Scanlon W J 182 17 Detroit 
Scanlpn George College Girls B B 
Scarlet ft Scarlet 918 Longwood At N Y 
Schilling Wm 1000 B Lawrence Baltimore 
Sclntella 588 Lyell At Rochester 
Scott ft Yoat 40 Mornlngslde At N Y 
Seymour Sisters 2425 N Naps Phils 
Shannon Lavlnia Orpheum Birmingham Ala 
Shed man's Doge Dumont N J 
Bbeldon Viola Hsstlngs B B 
Shepsrd ft Co James C 1004 Madison At N Y O 



WALTER 



LIZZIE 



SCHRODE and MULVEY 



4 -R^N?S- 4 RYM-RICHFIELD CO, 



FEB. 28, HAMMXBBTEIH'B, 

Rlgga Charlie Bon Toua B R 

Ring ft Williams 2450 Tremont CleTeland 

Ring ft Bell Metropolitan Mlnstrela Indef 



FEB. 18, HAYMABJLET, CHICAGO. 

Rutledge ft Pickering Grand CleTeland 
Ryan Richfield Co Majestic Chicago 



It, MAJESTIC, SAGDIAW. 
Personal direction of Mr. Pat Ossey and Miss 
Jenie Jacobs. 



8berlock ft Van Dalle 514 W 185 N Y 
Sherlock ft Holmes 1685 Ellis San Francisco 
Sherman ft De Forest Family Lafayete Ind 
Schrode ft Mulvey Majestic 8aglnaw Mich 
Shubert Musical Four Bowery B R 
Siddons ft Earle 2B15 So Adler Phlla 
Sldello Tom ft Co 4313 Went worth At Chicago 
Sidinl Columbus Ga 
Sldman Sam Oh Yon Woman B B 
Slegrlst Troupe Winter Circus Chattanooga 
Simms Wlllard ft Co Shea's Toronto Can 
Slater ft Finch 10 N 8 Vincennea Ind 
8mlth ft Brown 1824 8t John At Toledo 
Smith Allen 1243 Jefferson At Brooklyn 
Smith Bill Hastings B R 
Smith Larry Wash Soc Glrla B B 
Bnow Ray Waablngton Spokane 
Snowden Marie Orpheum Cambridge O 
Snyder ft Buckley 164 Foxall Bklyn 
Socrant Bros Three 558 Sixth Detroit 
Somern ft Storke Elks Club Duluth Minn 
Bpauldlng ft Dupree Box 285 Oaalnlng N Y 



Spencer Billy Tiger Lilies B B 

Splaaell Bros ft Co Lyric Dayton O 

Sprsgue ft McNeece 632 No 10 Phlla 

Springer A Church 96 4 Plttsfleld Mass 

St Clair Minnie 140 So 11 Phlla 

St Elmo Leo 2064 Sutter San Francisco 

St Onges Fred ft Co 418 Strand W London 

Stadium Trio Great 211 E 14 N Y 

Stafford ft Co Frank Majestic Johnstown Ps 

Stafford ft Stone 024 W 139 N Y 

Stagpoolea The Four Bijou Osbkosh Wis 

Stanley Vincent F Oh You Woman B B 

Stedman A I ft Fannie 685 8lxtb Bo Boston Ml 

Stecer Bessie 1534 Bway NYC 

Htelnert Thomaa Trio 531 Lenox At N Y 

Stephens Paul 323 W 28 N Y 

sterna Al 163 W 24 N Y C 

Strvens ft Moore Rice ft Barton B R 

Stewart Harry Marka Wash Soc Girls B B 

Stewart Howard Knickerbocker B R 

Stewart ft Karl 39 Curtis Av Woodburg N J 

Stevens Lillian 8am Devere'a B R 

Stevens George Dainty Duchess B R 

Stevens Psul 823 W 28 N Y 

Stlckney's Doga 4900 Main Phlla 

Stlpps Musical Chattanooga Tenn 

Stobblefleld Trio 6808 Maple Av St Louie 

Stutsman ft May 019 Wash Wllliamaport Pa 

Snglmoto Japs Troupe Majestic Norfolk Va 

8ummera Allen 19S6 Division Chicago 

Sunbeama Three Avenue Glrla B R 

Surasal ft Razall Majectic Dallaa Tex 

Susanna Princess Unique Mlnnespolls 

Swan ft Bam bard Golden Crooks B R 

Swat MUllgan 225 W 88 N Y 

Sweeney ft Rooney 1434 Sumner At Scran ton Pa 

Syta ft Syts 140 So Front Phlla 



Tangley Pearl Anderson Ind 

Tarn bo ft Tarn bo American New Orleans 

Taylor Carey E Casino Louisville Indef 

Taylor Mae Lincoln 8q N Y 

Taylor Fred Brigadiers B R 

EVA TAYLOR 

AHD HER COMPANY. 
FEB. 27, OBPHETJM, LINCOLN. 

Temple ft O'Brien 16 W Duluth Minn 
Temple Quartet Orpheum Atlanta Ga 



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eat with the beet of vaudeville. Don't 
forget to reserve your table and the 
phone number le CENTRAL 4480. 



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Terrlll Prank * Fred 16 W 3 Dulath Minn 
ThoM Three 228 Scott San Francisco 
Thaleroe Hippo N T Indef 
Thatcher Fanny Dainty Dncbeai B R 

TAMBO -»TAMBO 

Double Tambourine Bplnnera 
FEB. 21, AMERICAN, NEW ORLEANS. 

Thompson Amy Wash Soc Olrla B B 

Thompson Ray Mrs Hippo N T Indef 

Thomson Harry 112 Covert Bklyn 

Thorndyke Lillian 246 W 88 N Y 

Thornton Geo A 395 Broome N Y 

Thome Mr and Mrs Harry 288 St Nicholas At N T 

Thurston George Imperial B B 

Thurston Nellie Irwin's Big Show B B 

Thurston Great Grand St Paul 

Tlffney Dngan Cracker Jacks B B 

Tinker G L 776 8 At N Y 



TORCAT 

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The Oraly Flats Catering Exclusively to Ptrformen 

764-748 8th AVENUE, Between 46th-47th STS. 776, 778, 780 8th AVE.. Between 47th and 48th STS. 

HEADQUARTERS— 776 8th AVE. 

SATES— flO.083 UPWARDS, 



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ONE BLOCK TO TIME8 SQUARE. 



NE,W YORK CITY 



HOTEL PLYMOUTH 

38th STREET, BETWEEN 7th AND 8th AVENUES, N. Y. CITY 



new fire-proof building 



Torleya The Lycenm Washington 
Tops Topsy 4 Tops Trent Trenton N J 
Toubey Trabnel A Bills Nowlln Circus 
TraTers Belle 210 N Franklin Pblla 
TraTsrs Pbll Orpbsam Oskland Cal 
Tresnalnes Mnslcal Amnsn Jeckeeovlllo lis 
Tucker Tlllls Matinee Girl Co Indef 
Tunis Fsy Soul Kiss Co 
Turners Mnslcsl Orpbeum Chllllcotbe O 
Tuscano Bros Majestic Little Bock , Ark 
Tnttle a May 8887 W Boron Chicago 
Tweedley John 242 W 48 N Y 
Twentieth Century Co Bronx NYC 
Tydeman a Dooley Theatre Glens Fslli N Y 



Ullne A Rose Pantagee Seattle Indef 

Unique Comedy Trio 7 Dumont's Pblla 

Uaher Claude a Fannie 7 Orpbeum Salt Lake City 



Vagrants Three Trent Trenton 

Yaldare a Varno Amphitheatre 8ydney Australia 

Yaldare Bessie 206 W 00 N Y 

Vsletts a Lamson 1820 8t Claire At Cleveland 

Van BUly A Beaumont Sisters Chase's Washington 

▼an Chas a Fanny Poll's New Haven Conn 

Van Cleve Denton a Pete Hippodrome N Y 

Van Osten Era Fashion Platea B B 

Yon Serley Sisters 480 E 188 N Y 

Verde 270 W 80 N Y 

Variety Comedy Trio 1815 Berth At Indianapolis 

Varsity Four Grand Milwaukee 

Vasasr a Arken 824 Christopher Bklyn 

Vasco 41a Acre Lane London Eng 

CHAS. I FANNIE VAN 

Assisted by OKAS. T. LEWIS, 
"A CASE OF EMERGENCY." 
FEB. 88, POLTB, HEW HAVEN. 

Vsss Victor V 28 Hssklns Providence 
Veddcr Llllle Cracker Jacks B R 
Vedder Fannie Jersey Llllles B B 
Venetian Four BIJon Lansing Mich 
Venetian Gondoliers Band Majestic Montgomery 
Veronica A Hurl Falls 1336 Gtlllngham Pblla 
Vlctorlne MyrUe 1884 Bway N Y 
Vloletta Jolly 41 Lelpslgerstr Berlin Ger 
'Virginia Florence Knickerbocker B B 
VlTlans Two Hathaway's New Bedford Mass 
Viola A Bro Otto Majestic Florence 8 C 
Voelker Mr A Mrs Frederic Orpbeum Salt Lake 



Wagner Emma Pat White's B R 

Waldren May Avenue Girls B R 

Wallace's Jack Cockatoos c/6 Parker Ablllne Kan 

Walhelser Walter 1018 So J Bedford Ind 

Walker Nella K A P Bth At N Y 

Walker Mnslcsl 1624 Brookslde Indianapolis 

Walmsley Frank Empire B R 

Welsh Harry Heatings B R 

Walsh Lynch a Co Orpbeum Portland Ore 

Welsh Lynch A Co Orpbeum Denver 

Walters John Hsymarket Chicago 

Walser Twins 004 8 Main Akron O 

Ward Klare a Ward Proctor's Albany 

Ward Billy 100 Myrtle At Bklyn 

Ward Dorothy Miner's Americans B R 

Ward A Harrington 418 Strand London Eng 

Ward Marty 8 Tiger Lilies B R 

Warren Bob 1808 So Carlisle Phlla 

Wetermelon Trust Sam Devere'w Show B R 

Wsters Jas R BIJou Lansing Mich 

Watklna William Big Review Co B R 

Watson Sammy 888 St Pauls At Jersey City 

Watson Kitty Irwin's Big Show R R 

Watson A Little Orpbeum Reading Pa 

Watson Fenny Irwin's Rig Show B R 

Watson BUly W Girls from Happyland R R 

Wayne Ethel M Manxanlllo Cuba 



A STONE'S THROW TBON BROADWAY 

"NOTICE THE RATES." A room by the day, with use of bath, 
$1.00 and $1.25, single ; $1.50 and $1.75, double. 'No higher.' A room by 
the day, with private bathroom attached, $1.50, single; $2.00, double. 
•No higher.' Rooms, with use of bath, from $5.00 to $8.00 per week, 
single; and from $6.00 to $8.50, double. 'No higher.' Rooms, with pri- 
vate bath attached, from $8.50 to $10.00 per week, single ; and from $9.50 
to $11.00, double. 'No higher.' Every room has hot and cold running 
water, electric light and long distance telephone. Restaurant a la carte. 
Club Breakfasts. T. SINNOTT, Manager 



NEW YORK CITY 

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Furnished Reeeas only. 

HUstrlo Light, 

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TTader 
JENTE JACOB 

For rent, two beautiful summer homes ea 
Island. Apply to the above. 



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WINCHESTER HOTEL 



AOTORB 

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. 

U 88.06 lay. 80.80 Is 88.00 



ROLK HARP. 



WALDORF HOTEL 

140-48 E. MADISON ST., CHICAGO (Earepeaa). 
opposite La Salle Theatre. Steam Heat, BWeater, 
Electric Light. Rooms with Private Bath aad 
Lavatory, Stationary Water. L ocal and Lang Bfa- 
tanoe 'Phones In ai l rooms . Special rates to the 
profession. R. O. NEISS, Prop. 



HOTEL VICTORIA 

E. B. CARR, Mgr. 
Cor. CLARK and VAN BTJREH 8TB., 

CHICAGO 

riREPROor 

Newly decorated and refurnished throughout. 
Catering to the theatrical profession. 

Rates $1.00 and up 

EXCELLENT GATE IN CONNECTION. 

LENA LA COUVIER 

Beantifnl Furnished Booms. 

156-161 WEST 84th ST. 

Two minutes from Broadway. NEW YORK. 

'Phone. 2167 Murray Hill. 



242 W. 4lrd ST.. NEuTtOIE 



The RUDGBR 

Furnishes Rioins HeaeoaaDia. 

201 \A/e>ast 4 2d St., Ne»w York 
Opposite the Amenoan and near Jiaaunersteia •. 

Special rates tor professionals. 
Phone. 8761 Bryant. 

DOTTORTS 

FLORENTDrE TABLE D'HOTE. 

ISS W. 44th St.. a«er Broadway. Mew Y«rB 

Leoeh 40s. Dinner loo., with wlao 

Weekly ssssosmon'stlss for the pref eeaten. 

rrasT class fttrnishxp booms, 

RUNYAN HOTEL 



ERIE, 

rrenob St. Prof eesionaJ rates. 

One Meek from thee tree 



FLORENZ HOUSE 

170 W. 47tH St., NEW YORK 

Near Broadway. 'Phone, 8011 Bryant. 

(THE HOME OF THE THEATRICAL PEOPLE.) 

FIRST-CLASS BOOMS AND BOABD. 



HOTEL NETHERLANDS 

"Troupers' Home." Bates, 50c. to $1.50 day: 
18.00 to 97.00 week. Centrally located. 4th and 
Howard Sts., San Franoisoo. Ons Bosseter, Mgr. 



Wayne Sisters 30 W 125 N Y 
Wearer Frank A Co 1708 N Baltimore 
Webb Funny Kills Nowlln Circus 
Webb Harry L Bennett's Montreal Can 
Welch James A A Co 248 Fulton Buffalo 

WALSH, LYNCH •>. GO. 

Presenting "HT/OKIN'S RUN." 
FEB. 81. ORPHEUM, OMAHA. 

Direction, PAT CASEY. 



Welch Lew A Co BIJon Mason City la 

Welle R C 10 Warren Tottenham Ct Road London 

Well* Lew Orpheum Mobile 

Wentworth Vesta A Toddy Poll's Wllkes-Barre 

Wllllard & B'md Warburton Vonkers N Y 

Wood Olllc* . r >34 W 150 N V 

Work A: Owcr 5th Ave N Y 

Werden W L Majestic La Crosse Wis 

Wenton A Watson 141 W llfl N Y 

Weston Willie College Girls R R 

Went Jno A ft Co 59 W Art Chicago 

Whitman Bron 1335 Chestnut Pblla 



Whitman Frank Majestic Butts 

Whits Cora Empire B B 

White Jsmea Boss Hill Folly B B 

White Harry 1008 Ashland At Baltimore Md 

White A Simmons Orpbeum ErsnaTills Ind 

Whitehead A Orlerson 7 Majestic Denver 

Whiteside Ethel Temple Ft Wsyne Ind 

Whitney TUUs 88 Kane Buffalo 

Wilder Marshall Orpbeum Bklyn 



WILCOX and GILMORE 

WORKING. 



Williams A De Croteau 1 Ashton Sq Lynn M 
Williams Ed A Florence 04 W 108 N Y 
Williams Lew 1584 Bway N Y 
Williams A Segal Bohemian B R 
Williams A Melburn Princess Iris Co Indef 
Williams A Weston 8erenaders B R 
Williams A Gilbert 1010 Marshfleld At 
Williams A Sterling Commercial Htl Chicago 
Williams Mollie Behman Show B R 
Williams Erma Mardl Gras Reanties B B 
Williams Helen Frivolities of 1018 B B 
Williams Gladys Big Review Co B B 
Willis Tom Bon Tons B R 
Wills May Orpheum Des Molnea la 
Wills Nat 801 W 00 N Y O 
Wilson Bros Sbea'a Toronto Can 
Wilson Frank 1070 W 28 Los Angeles 
Wilson Jesse Irwin's Big Show B B 
Wilson A Plnkney 207 W 15 Ksnsas City 



JOHN W. WORLD 

AND 

MINDELL KINGSTON 

WEEK FEB. 88, KEITH'8, COLUMBUS. 

Wilson May Fashion Platea B B 
Wilton Jos A Co 1128 Porter Phils 
Winchester Ed Majestic Sesttle 
Winkler Krssa Trio 282 W 88 N Y 
Wlntera Comedy Four 780 B 160 N Y 
Withrow A Glover 228 W 44 N Y 
Wlxon A Kelly 80 Teeumseh Providence 
Wolfe Welter Bon Tone B B 
Woodhnir Harry Lid Lifters B B 
Woodman Harry Ellis Nowlln Circus 
Woods A Woods Trio Continental Htl 
Wood Bros Temple Rochester 
Wood W S Bon Tons B B 
Wooley Mark Knicker b oc k er B B 
Wooley A Adsms Knickerbocker B B 
World A Kingston Keith's Columbus O 
Wright A Dietrich 18 Tappan Kearney N J 
Wyckoff Fred Pantagee' Spokane 



Yacklay A Bunnell Lancaster Pa 

Yaw Don Din 118 B Madison Chicago 

Ysomsn Geo 4800 Gibson At St Louis 

York Charley Carboodalo Pa 

Young OUle a April 88 Chittenden At Columbus O 

Young a Sister DeWltt Keeney's New Britain 

BUOU THEATRE, BAY OTTY, FEB, 8L 

OLLIE YOUNG and APRIL 

Booked by the Pat Oassy of the Wsst (7. A» 
Sternad). 

Younger Broa 112 6 Av Chicago 

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Zam Trio Waverly Htl Jacksonville Indef 

Zanfrellas The King's Dundee Scotland 

Easel's Living Statues Imperial B B 

Zasell Vernon A Co Schumann Frankfort Oar 

Zech A Zeeh 48 Franklyn York Pa 

Zeno Jordan A Zeno Keith's Phlla 

Zimmermen A I Vanity Fair B R 

Zoeller Edward Mardl Gras Beauties B B 



BURLESQUE ROUTES 

•L. 0." indicates show is laying si 
Weeks Feb. 28 and March 7. 



Al Reeves' Bcsuty Show Gsyety Pittsburg 7 Oar- 
den Buffalo 
American* Folly Chicago 7 Star Milwaukee 
Arenue Girls Century Kawaas City 7 Standard St 

Louis 
Behman Show Gayety Boston 7-8 Ollmors Spring- 
field 10 12 Empire Holyoke 
Big Review 28 2 Lucerne Wllkes-Barre 8-8 Gayety 
Scran ton 7 Gayety Albany 1012 Lyceum Troy 
Bohemians Academy Pittsburg 7 Lyceum Walb 
Bon Tons Casino Boston 7 Columbia N Y 
Bowery Burlesquers Westminster Providence T 

Casino Boston 
Brigadiers Standard St Louis 7 Empire Indiana- 

poll* 
Broadway Gaiety Girls 28-2 Folly Peterson 8-8 

Bon Ton Jersey City 7 Howsrd- Boston 
Century Girls 2*-2 Kmplre Des Moines 8-8 Ly- 
ceum St Joe 7 Century Kansas dty 
Cherry Blossoms Bowery N Y 7 Empire Newark 
College Girls Gayety Phlla 7 Waldtnan's Newark 
Columbia Burlesquers Wsldman's Newark 7 Gay- 
ety Hoboken 
Cony Corner Girls 28-2 Gayety Scranton 3-5 Lu- 
zerne Wilkes Barre 7-0 Folly Paterson 10-12 
Bon Ton Jersey City 



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DIRECTION X»cQ/ PAT CASEY 



THE GREATEST VAUDEVILLE HIT 



YEARS 






♦HERALD REPUBLICAN,'' SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, 

MONDAY, FEB. 14. 1910. 

"The house last night went craiy over the vivacious little 
artist, and she responded willingly with six songs, demanding 
a change of continue for each. But in spite of some of her 
grotesque make-ups, she was dainty and clever throughout, and 



MAROH 7, ORPHEUM, MINNEAPOLIS 

t 

received an ovation such aa has not been accorded an Orpooum 



star in months.' 






8ALT LAKE "EVENING TELEGRAM." 

"Mis* Alice I.lnyd. that dainty, winsome English artist. Is 
the big hit at the Orpheum this week, aud la closely followed 
by the McXaughtons. English comedians. These are the two 



big features. The rest of the bill la only fair. Mlsa Lloyd 
scored the big hit that is here wherever she baa appeared." 

DEEERET "EVENING NEWS." SALT LAKE CITY. 
"There is a freshness in her songs and In her way of sing- 
ing them that is thoroughly captivating. Last night she was 
called back for six numbers by a capacity house." 



McKEE RICHMOND -JUANATI HAWLEIGH 

Xa a military traveaty, "THE SIEGE OF THE SEVEN VALES." On* rami, roaring laugh. Stopping the abow at every performance. Who said I was oraayl Managers, this act will paok yen bout* 

Permanent address. 15KS BROADWAY, N. Y. CITY. Members of the V. V. 

REIFF BROS. «- MISS MURRAY 



ORAND OPERA HOUSE, PITTSBURG, NEXT WEEK (FEB. 28) 



Direction. ALBERT SUTHERLAND 



JACK 



ATKINS 



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CENSUS TAKER** 



is ci 



VARIETY, Chicago 





This week : Greenpoint, Brooklyn. Feb. 28, Poli's, Bridgeport 



Still Meeting 
with Success 

EDWa S. KELLER, Agent 



Cracker Jack* Colombia N Y 7-9 Empire Albany 

10-13 Mohawk Schenectady 
Dainty Duchesa Oayety Hoboken 7 Mnalc Hall N Y 
Dreamlanda Buckingham Louisville 7 People' a 

Cincinnati 
Ducklings Empire Bklyn 7 Bowery N Y 
Empire Bnrlesquera Lafayette Buffalo 7 Avenue 

Detroit 
Fade A Follies Oayety Bklyn 7 Metropolis N Y 
Fashion Plates Star Toronto 7 Lafayette Buffalo 
Fay Foster Star Cleveland 7 Academy Pittsburg 
Follies of the Day Dewey Minneapolis 7 Star St 

Paul 
Follies of New York A Paris Oayety Washington 

7-0 Apollo Wheeling 10-12 L O 
Frolicsome Lambs People's Cincinnati 7 Folly 

Chicago 
Olnger Girls 28-2 Apollo Wheeling 3-S L O 7 

Empire Toledo 
Glrla from Happyland Standard Cincinnati 7 

Oayety Leulsvllle 
Oolden Crooks Olympic N Y 7 Stsr Bklyn 
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City 
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Irwin's Gibson Girls Metropolis N Y 7 Oayety 

Phlla 
Irwin's Majesties Gaycty Bnltlmore 7 Oayety 

Washington 
Imperials Avenue Detroit 7 Empire Chicago 
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Lady Bucaneers Hoval .Montreal 7 Star Toronto 
Marathon Girls Gayety (iiuxha 7 Gavetv Minne- 
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Oayety Detroit 
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Cincinnati 
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Chicago 
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Baltimore 

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bany 7 Royal Montreal 

Vanity Pair Music Hall N Y 7 Westminster Pro- 
vidence 

Washington Society Girls Howard Boston 7 Co- 
lumbia Boston 

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Brooklyn 

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Yn'ikce Doodle Girls 8th Avenue N Y 7 Casino 
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(Continued from page 17.) 
Fred W. Peters and Co. (4). 
"Hit Lnc^y Day" (Comedy). 
18 Mine,;, full Stage (Interior). 

It is not made sufficiently, clear to the 
spectator' just why i certain French 
actress, who causes the sketch to run its 
length, is in the house of a respectable 
old codger whose wife has gone to the 
country. When the old man learns that 
his wife is unexpectedly coming home, he 
glides the short-skirted one behind a sofa. 
She will not stay there. ' A young nephew 
hides her in a room. She will not stay 
•there; but darts into another room 
where nobody suspects her to be. Mean- 
while the curate of the parish has writ- 
ten that he is sending his bull dog to 
the old chap, who is then unwillingly 
harboring an actress. There is a photo- 
graph of the actress put, unwittingly, in 
evidence when the ladyship of the house- 
hold returns from her curtailed vacation. 
Then comes much confusion. While the 
minister talks of his dog as "she," the 
wife thinks it is the original of the pho- 
tograph which has enthused the clergy- 
man. The old man and his nephew try 
to "hide" the actress where they each 
suppose her to be, and to wind things up 
they march her out in a suit of male at- 
tire, and get away with it. Five people 
devote much energy in trying to make 
something out of very nearly nothing. 
There is talent sufficient to enact a whole 
diama of the short-cast type, but there 
ore not enough laughs produced to make 
worth while the one-act skit. 

Walt. 



Mondame Phillips. 
Songs and Imitations. 
15 Mins.; One. 

Possessed of a good singing voice, backed 
by good appearance and assisted by a pet 
dog, Miss Phillips rounds out a specialty 
which entertains without creating any 
sensation. Her imitations are along vocal 
lines, after she has displayed a good voice 
in pleasing songs. The dog is introduced 
toward the end, and aids materially in 
the applause value, winning a strong en- 
core. Walt. 



"HKsvef maHeff. Qbe reads' to her amaze- 
ment that he is in love with her and also 
that hit bank has become insolvent which 
makes her penniless instead of, wealthy. 
She decides to keep quiet until, the sub- 
ject is broached :^y him. Upon returning 
he explains what caused his funny, make- 
up, telling her he has some music to write 
and she offers to aid him by reading the 
lines while he thinks up the melody. This 
presents a humorous situation which leads 
to a song and dance by both. Finally, 
alter trying to induce her guardian to 
admit the secret she learns that the bank 
has in the last three years recovered the 
loss and her money is safe. Insisting that 
he has been educating her for the three 
long years while he has been sacrificing 
necessities and luxuries she refuses to ac- 
cept a cent unless he shares it with her. 
The finale shows the pair engaged and the 
curtain drops while they both give a toast. 
Mr. Stevens is as funny as the funniest 
and works nicely all the time, bringing out 
each point clearly. Miss Marshall helps 
the climax, and together the pair have 
made "Guardy" a headline attraction. The 
sketch made the hit of the bill at the 
Majestic this week. O'Connor. 



OUT OF TOWN. 

Edwin Stevens & Co. (a). 
Comedy Sketch. 

25 Mins.; Full stage. (Interior.) 
Majestic, Chicago. 

Edwin Stevens has something worth 
while in "Guardy," full of the bright kind 
of humor seldom offered. Stevens is as- 
sisted by Tina Marshall, a capital working 
partner. The curtain shows Stevens stand- 
ing behind a screen^ with his head and 
shoulders visible, explaining to the au- 
dience he is studying up on a part. Com- 
ing from behind the screen he appears in 
the dress of ancient romc. Ilhis ward, Bes- 
sie Dale, comes in and surprises him in the 
odd costume, which requires considerable 
explanation on his part. She is angry 
and departs at once for her hotel, inviting 
him to call when he has recovered his 
sense and regular clothing, lie leaves the 
room to dress in a hurry and while gone 
she returns, asking for money to pay for 
the taxi to take her back. Finding him 
gone she looks around and discovers a 
letter addressed to her which had been 
written by him three years previously but 



Foley and Farley. 
Singing and Dancing. 
13 Mins.; One. 
Saratoga, Chicago. 

Miss Farley has a new partner in 

Johnnie Foley, formerly of the Foley 

Brothers. The new team make up a 

pretty little song and dance act that 

should round into a good offering. Both 
make a fine appearance, Miss Farley being 
especially pretty and childish looking. 
They do good team dancing, after which 
Foley does solo work, which will make a 
bunch of the doggers step around to take 
a good view. Miss Farley does a "hick" 
about as well as anyone, and her work is 
generally good for strong applause. The 
closing number is a "coaster" affair. 

O'Connor. 



Nord 

"The Diving Beauty ." 

8 Mins.; Full Stage (Exterior). 

Wigwam, San Francisco. 

After a short introductory speech (Miss) 
Nord quietly makes her appearance en- 
veloped in a purple robe lined with 
white silk, which when thrown back 
brings forth a delighted exclamation from 
both sexes, as, attired in a tight-fitting 
black silk union swimming suit, she 
holds the pose for a bare second with a 
wealth of golden hair hanging down her 
back. Nord has been most bountifully 
endowed by nature with beauty of both 
face and figure which compels admira- 
tion from the start, greatly enhanced by 
the gracefulness of her diving. A tank 
containing water to the depth of five 
feet is used. Drops showing a running 
brook with a rustic bridge spanning it 
give a nice effect. No time is wasted 
during the act. The most difficult of her 
dives are apparently as easily accomplish- 
ed as the simpler ones. The high dive 
from the flies for the finale is unusually 
effective. To see Nord once creates a 
desire to see her again. Fountain. 



Edwin Fersberft anf C<(4>. **'•" 
-The Wight of Hia Life" (Comedy), 
ao Mine.; Full Stage. 
Warburton, Yenkers, N. T. 

Edwin Foirsbevg, presenting Lsander 
• Richardson's new playlet, is the attraction 
this week. The plot is simple, but intense- 
ly amusing. -Jim Bradley (Theo. Bab- 
cock) is in his rooms at a New York hotel 
about to depart for St. Louis in the morn- 
ing. He wonders how he is to secure hi* 
expenses. Turning out the lights, he jumps 
into one of the twin beds in the room. A 
burglar, Clarence Doolittle (Mrs. Fors- 
berg) enters through a window, while a 
storm rages outside. Bradley rises quietly, 
takes the thug's revolver, holds him up and 
relieves him of $40, telling him that he is 
going to try and break the bank; if he 
wins, they split ; if not, the burglar goes to 
jail. Meanwhile he must remain in bed 
and keep mum. Clarence obeys* Mrs. 
Bradley returns and talks to Clarence in 
very endearing terms, thinking him her 
husband. He pleads a toothache and does 
not budge. She slips into the other bed, 
but soon discovers he is a stranger, shrieks 
and both get up. Clarence tells her to be 
quiet, and after some talk Bradley enters, 
surprising them. The Mrs. almost faints, 
but he takes out a roll of greenbacks, 
throws them in Clarence's face, telling him 
they are his share of the night's work. 
The Bradley s leave and Clarence, over- 
joyed, orders wine for himself. George, the 
hall boy, brings up four quarts and some 
flowers, with the compliments of the Brad- 
leys. He tips George a couple of bills, and 
after sipping some wine says it has been 
"the night of his life." The piece was well 
played, the audience being interested and 
amused in every one of the twenty minutes 
it consumed. €ria. 



Albert Hole. 
Boy Soprano. 
12 Mins.; One. 
Keith's, Boston. 

An encore, a recall and sharpy insistent 
applause showed that Albert Hole, the 
London boy soprano, who was heard here 
recently in concert, is liked in vaudeville. 
Critical as Boston is said to be, especially 
in musical matters, it had nothing but ap- 
plause for Hole. He is sixteen years old 
and of good stage presence. Elsie Phelan, 
the Boston pianist, played his accompani- 
ment. Hole, a smiling little chap, works 
absolutely straight, standing with dignity 
and good presence when not singing. His 
numbers were: "In the World I Built for 
You," "How Would You Like to Go Up in 
a Swing?" "If No One Ever Marries Me," 
"Never Go to Sea on a Friday," and 
"Cuckoo." Hole held a paper in his hand, 
at which he glanced occasionally, as con- 
cert singers often do. liirge. 



Hal Stephens lias returned to vaudeville 
after an absence of five years. An all new 
act with a carload of scenery is under the 
direction of M. S. Tienthnm. 



Barr and Reine. 
15 Mins.; One. 
Star, Chicago. 

Barr and Heine, made a strong impres- 
sion last week at the Star, but not nearly 
as strong as the one made by Howard and 
Howard at the Majestic, the week pre- 
vious, l'oth do about the suae art. 
Tarr and Heine do straight and comedy, 
the comedian a Hebrew messenger boy. 
while the "straight" plays piano wncn 
not "feeding" the funny fellow. Howard 
and Howard do the same, only the 
straight man can *ing and doesn't play 
the piano. Howard and Howard have a 



♦little way of ttMfrroWiMfl the talk they 
peddle, Die comedian doing the work while 
answering questions put to him Jjy , the 
straight man** Daft and Pains work, along 
}he same line. ftowWd ala4 ltoward bave 
a little bit £f Wines* where tn* comedian 
Comes in contact with an explosive 
cigarette. Barr and Heine hove the same 
bit. Beth teams also have a bit where 
the messenger bey tries to talk while the 
other holds, his hands. This material may 
not be original with either, but Howard 
and Howard have become identified with 
it, especially as a Hebrew messenger boy 
and a "straight." Barr and Reine look 
and work like two clever boys, but they 
will look and Work much better once they 
realize they have trodden on someone 
else's territory. While this is a review 
of Barr and Seine, those who have seen 
Howard and Howard have but to imagine 
as a piano on the stage and two boys 
who are clever, but not nearly aa clever 
as Howard and Howard. &C* 



Chas. E. Conway and Co. 

"When I Was in the Battet * (Comedy.) 

a 1 Mine,; Ftitt Stage. 

Star, Chicago. 

Chas. E. Conway has a very likable 
offering in "When I Was in the Ballet," 
and should be able to round it into a 
first class act. The idea is of the Jealons 
wife who is taught a lesson. The hus- 
band receives a wire to meet one Kitty, 
who* he explains to the audience, is his 
younger sister. Wifey sees the wire, and 
imagines all sorts of things because she 
has heard her other half has been flirt- 
ing with a ballet dancer named Kitty. 
She plans to disguise herself as the new 
maid. Hubby grows "wise,* however, 
and prepares a joke on his jealous wife. 
Bis pal happening along, he dresses him 
as the ballet dancer, with a pretty blonde 
wig and tells him to go the limit. Con- 
way is the pal and sure looks cute when 
made up. The wife comes in and the two 
go through a strong line of talk, the bal- 
let dancer accusing hubby of being the 
father of her child. His wife is listening 
ir» agony. The two argue over throwing 
the "kid" in the river and various other 
schemes. All is straightened out with a 
nicely worked up finish when she realizes 
her mistake. Oonway handles his part to 
perfection and secured a bunch of well 
earned laughs. Pearl Scott as the wife 
U but fair, though as the maid she works 
splendidly. Harry Nilson looks rather 
young to be a married man with several 
affinities, but works hard and safely. 
Nilson was still strange to the part. The 
sketch should find plenty of time, although 
this idea is not of recent birth. 

O'Connor. 



Miller and Mack. 

Dancers. 

10 Mins.; One. 

National, San Francisco. 

These boys offer some clever stepping. 
Their work is clean cut and in splendid 
time and unison. They present an ira- 
mai'ulate appearance, confining themselves 
to straight dancing. They are decidedly 
one of the best dancing duos reaching 
here and scored a hit. Fountain. 



Mike Simon's satire "High Life in Jail," 
is to be written into a three-act play by 
Messrs. Shipman and Shields, when it will 
be produced by the Shuberts. 



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Booked for AEOTHEE TOUR over QEPmsuat CIRCUIT, opening la Eflanoapolto, Match A Spokana, Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake, Offdoa aad Denver to follow. 

Whmt tho SAM FRANOiSOO PkESS had to say about tho 

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OOF? READINGS 



•'CALL." 

"Another act newly come this wook which gets 
nothing but applsuse and no turned down thumbs 
to the turn which tha Readings— fonr of them— 
put on. Peruana, if you saw tha Willie Pantaor 
troupe of last weak you will think It a hand to 
hand Job for another act of similar kind to win. 
I thought so, but tho Resdlngs' turn la different 
In many respects, and It to characterised by a 



smoothness and daring that make* It worthy of 
Its position Just before tho moving pictures." 

"POST." 
'-The Four Readinga are an example of tho fact 
that there can always be something now by way 
of an acrobatic turn In vaudeville. How thsy 
keep It up tieems marvelous, for tho four 
like anything that has ever struck tho 
before." 



"Wootony provides a One feature of 
■bow. Many there may bo who will profor tho 
Four Readings, acrobats. You may think yoo do 
not care for acrobatics, but you will cbanga your 
mind when you see the Readings, who have ooo of 
the greatest acts of 'Its kind oror aeon la Baa 
Francisco. Their band to-hand leaping can bo 
described only as marvelous." 



"CHRONICLE." 
"An unheralded acrobatic act, tho Four 
lngs, proved a startling wonder. Following the) 
Pantsera, as they did, they had to offer -—^Vf 
sensationally novel to make good. Thrilling foata 
of hand-to-hand leaping aro their specialty, aad 
they are marvels at It. Tho act throughout la 
neat and swift" 

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Gallagher Edward 
Gaatoa Billy 



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Be Mour Peter (O) 

Savams Margaret (C) 

Sheppard Bert (L) 

Blmms H (L) 

SplDane ■ (L) 

Shody Goorgo 

Scboaok Joa 

Solly Frank 

Slayer Paul 

Btsatoo Walter 

8toao B (0) 

Smith James A 

Small 81osa A Sheridan 

(C) 
Stsgpooleo Four (0) 
Sparrow Mario (0) 
Sbortle (C) 

Stanton Walter 

Sholley Boy 

Bcullen Dan 

Squire H (P) 

Stooo Both 

Semon Prlmrooo 

Sterling Jubilee Singers 

Sutton A Caprice (P) 

Beyons The (P) 

St Onge Fred 

Swam Bdlth B 

Spear Elisabeth 

Singer Wra 

St Plere Alphonse (C) 

Sin Clslr Lee (C) 



Trig Alms 
Tlnkhata A Co 
Thomas Billy 
Tanna 

Tars Troopo (0) 
Temple D (L) 
Totltoo Too (L) 
Templetoa B (L) 
Thorndyko Mabel 
Thomas WUltom H 
Tyler A Barton 
Tyler Chao 8 (0) 
Taeo Miss 
Thurston Gtrtrudo 
Taylor J 
Thorn 

Tavolato Ella 
Tuttlo B J (C) 
Taylor Jock 



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claas (8 F) 
Valentine L (0) 
Yaa Vormser Clara 

(8 F) 
Yaa Wormser Clara (8 

Yaa Graaf William (0) 
Vaa Toltsor <L) 
Veoletto A Old (C) 
Verdi Joseph B (C) 
Vopor Harry B 



Von Hoff Goo (C) 
Vaughn Dorothy (C) 

Warueld Dixie Marls 

(C) 
Wlnfleld Geergo (O) 
Waltoeo May (O) 
Waldroa Lyls (O) 
West Al H (C) 
Wllliame Samary (0) 
Washington) Edward (0> 
Ward A BAiTlagtaa (L> 
Warns A Octavla 
Welch Boa 
Woodbury Fred 
Willlsms Joha 
Wlht wmism 
Wlaalford Mile 
Wolfe A Leo 
Welaoten Edward 
Walts Willis (8 F> 
Warden Bdlth 
Wright Edward 
Wells Maxims (C) 
Warwlcks The (C) 
Webber Chao D (C> 



Young Jameo (0> 
Yager W B 

Zeda H L 



.Ida Emerson, of "The Follies of New 
York," has recovered her jewelry, stolen 
from beneath her pillow by her brother-in- 
law, who was sentenced in the Genera! 
Sessions Court last week to Sing Sing for 
an indeterminate term. Miss Emerson 
testified the jewels were valued at $4,800. 
The Court ordered the pawnbrokers to re- 
store them to the owner. 



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MAJESTIC (Lyuian B. Glover, mgr.; agent, Or- 
phcum Circuit).-- Paul Klelst and Florence and 
I * til u on curly. Ballerlni's Canine Tomblem 
come pretty near being the best dog aet In vaude- 
ville. The little fellows work tike humans and 
are well trained. "The Bight Palace Girls" 
were programed an "direct from London." What 
on earth is the use of sending away orer there 
for eight singing and dancing girls with the 
agencies here full of girls who could do Just as 
well and perhaps better. It may be a norelty, 
but It failed to work any wonders. Jamea dem- 
ons, who does a few eccentric ateps with the 
"Palace Girls," pulled the octet over a high 
knoll and - saved something from a fall. Art 
liowen has a way of bis own of Introducing his 
work, Bowen is a good cartoonist and has a fair 
singing Tolce. He went over easily. Alma 
Youlln looked awful big on the program and 
worked in full stage with piano player. Miss 
Youlln sang three songs, closing with the last 
in "one" and assisted by a chap in a balcony 
box. This pulled what might be a classy offer- 
ing down several notches. Miss Youlln has a 
splendid voice and knows bow to handle it. Tne 
Two Bobs landed one of the bits of the show 
with their musical skit "Before the Party." Both 
are clever entertainers (Adams and Alden) well 
known locally, but they scored on their merits 
alone. Bay Cox had her audience after the first 
verse of ber opening song and didn't lose them 
until she bowed off. The Big City Quartet went 
as well as ever and Tom Butler closed the show 
with his champion skaters, Isabel Butler and 
Kdward Basset t. It's a tough spot to close the 
Majestic show, and the pair had them going 
out all through. Edwin Stevens (New Acts.) 

O'CONNOR. 

AMERICAN (Elmer Rogers, mgr.; agent, Will- 
iam Morris).— Although WUla Holt Wakefield 
worked this house a few weeks back she came 
out 'Mouday night next to last on the program, 
with some new material and nearly started a 
small riot. The audience insisted on two en- 
cores and wanted more. Miss Wakefield's "Billy 
Smith" stories are Immense. She couldn't tell 
enough of them— the way she tells them. Wil- 
fred Clarke and Co.. also a big laughing hit, 
with a well-played little farce. One of the best 
bicycle acts along In some time is Mosber, Hayes 
and Mosher. It's a real treat to nee a wheel 
act nowadays without a tramp comedian. Mosher 
has given up the old make-up for blackface 
and looks much funnier. The straight man Is 
a good clean worker, with no "stalling." Open- 
ing the show the trio landed a laughing lmpres- 
Hlon that should have given them a better spot 
at once. Barrett and Baynes on second. The 
man Is a neat-appearing fellow with a good 
strong yodllng voice. He should keep the white 
rait on throughout and not open with the black 
coat. The Svengall Trio, back again, with the 
mystifying offering, and were well treated. Post 
and Russell kept the house In good humor and 
finished strong. "Ma Gosse" still here, third 
week. Ward Brothers held a nice spot for two 
dancers and their eccentric work did well. "The 

OStar Bout" also did well. O'CONNOR. 

REX (Toole ft Consldlne. mgrs.; agent, W. V. 
M. A.).— 17-20: Fairly good bill at the new 
West side house with Wlllison and Stonaker and 
the Pantter Trio easily the two big hits. The 
former act I" especially entertaining, and both 
men are good singers. The Pantser Trio have 
a good frame built around their ability and clos- 
ing the show went very well. Margaret Ryan 
has a few good Ideas, but Hhould arrange them 
a little better. First Miss Ryan should lose the 
slides. They take from the act. ner "yester- 
day and today" song has been done by so many 
others In the big and small houses that one 
would naturally expect it to die a bornln* with 
Miss Ryan, but she tells them about the time 
Grandma was a girl and does it better than the 
majority. She went big. The Two O' Doles have 
a fair wire art. Wbeeloek and Hayes opened 
the show with a comedy bicycle turn. 

O'CONNOR. 
STAR (Tom Carmody, mgr.; agent. W. V. A.). 
— The Star handed Its patrons one big Juicy lime 
In the socalled novelty "Hands Up." "Hands 
Up," according to the program. Is a great act 
by Detective Woolrldge. The program, however, 
was off. for It Is nothing more than a tiresome 
lecture handed out to an unsuspecting audience, 
while the operator gave a few views of the much- 
heralded "Detective Woolrldge" in some of his 



daring deeds. After the lecturer has bored bis 
bearers into a trance he springe about "books.*' 
Am the orchestra Is playing an overture to wake 
the audience up, boys pass down the aisles with 
books which contains the life story of Detective 
Woolrldge at fifteen cents a read. The act, if 
it could be termed as that, closed without a 
ripple. World and Kingston came on next to 
last and kicked the show to pieces. Here is some 
act and the Star crowd fell for it without a 
protest. Another big laugh-getter was none other 
than White and Simmons. This duo of old-timers 
still make them luugb. They look good for a 
long time ahead, with their blackface offering 
"On the Band Wagon." The Musical Goolmans 
have a standard musical offering that will go 
anywhere. Chajwlno the shadowgrepbist, who 
work9 with both fingers and toes, makes a novel 
act. Arnold and Ethel Graser put over a safe 
hit with their musical comedietta. Graser doea 
a toe dunce that looks great and the- house en- 
Joyed It immensely. The act should have held 
a better spot to show its value. Opening the 
show it went very big. The Two De Comas 
closed with sonic neat ground tumbling and globe 
rolling. Miss De Coma Is a hard little worker 
and does little stalling. Barr and Heine and 
C'tias. K. Conway and Co. (New Acts). 

O'CONNOR. 

JULIAN (J. <J. Conderman. mgr.; agent Will- 
lum Morris). — An exceptionally strong bill Is be- 
ing offered at the Julian this v/eek, every act 
pulling away nicely. Dorothy Vaughn bills her- 
self "That Bed Headed Singer." Miss Vaughn 
Is one of the best single singers reviewed around 
Chicago in a long time, and has everything 
necessary to make up an excellent act. She car- 
ries a mountain of charm in ber smile. Dancing 
Oavey und Pony Moore presented "The Dancing 
Tenderheel" and were a big hit. The Musical 
Klngsburys have several new bits of business for 
a comedy musical act and went through nicely. 
John Zl miner and his fast Juggling didn't have 
any trouble In scoring, and the Batons, who 
opened the show with their roller skating, were 
well received. The Gordon Balsden Trio have 
without doubt one of the niftiest cycle acts in 
vaudeville. Paul Gordon (recently reviewed with 
the Baker Troupe) does most of the trick work, 
although each has a fair amount of work. Clos- 
ing the Julian show the act kept the audience 
open mouthed to the finish. O'CONNOR. 

SARATOGA (Roy Sebree, mgr.; agent, Jake 
Sternad). — The powers that be around the dining 
room must feel delighted to see the Increase In 
business since the inauguration of vaudeville free 
of charge. It's hard to secure a table there 
nowadays after the show starts. The special 
Saturday night features are drawing new faces 
continually. Tho last half of last week bad a 
fairly good bill, but a little too much dancing. 
Iio Cusbman is bllleJ as the "Girl with the Dia- 
mond Tooth." Flo looks large and plump and 
that molar sure does shine when the spot Is 
thrown on It. For a girl of Flo's size she is 
rather light on her pins. The McGlnnls Brothers 
with their military dancing act were a big hit 
at each meal (meaning performance). The 
Black Brothers are a pair of banjo ticklers who 
can dance a little also. This act should find 
lots of work around Chicago. The Blacks went 
great at the cookery. The Mullam Trio are los- 
ing time with the present arrangement of their 
act. First the Scotch mu n should cut out his first 
song and then the bnss singer might make a 
change In bis number also. These three men have 
big lusty voices and should develop Into a cork- 
ing good trio with little doctoring. The Schiller 
Trio of musicians came on before soup was served 
and were missed. Foley and Farley (New Acts). 

O'CONNOR. 

KEDZIE (Win. Malcolm, mgr.; agent, W. V. 
M. A.). — Markee Itrothers opened with a comedy 
musical turn containing some excellent cornet 
playing. The comedy should be brightened up, 
for the Markee Brothers are two dandy musi- 
cians, and with some good material would rank 
with the best In the line. Scott and Wilson, with 
their familiar acrobatic offering scored a big bit. 
The talk goes better than ever, and they work 
hard for the honors they deserve. Will J. Harris 
and Harry I. Robinson, with nine "kids." failed 
to start anything. The talk Is only fair. The 
act needs a doctor. The "Cannibal" number 
saved It from a bad flop. The Hebrew comedian 
works hard, but accomplishes little In real 
comedy. He should never attempt to sing, for 
he doesn't reach past the first few rows. Tne 
expectoration of food should be dropped, for this 
is one of the ancient means of getting a laugh 
and has graduated from burlesque oven, where 
It never was very popular. A capable stage man- 
ager might make a good act out of this badly 
mixed up affair, for it lias lieen poorly staged. 
Jeanette Dupree was welcomed with open arms 
and after a short stay during which she handed 
a rounded some good legitimate laughs, the Kedzle 
crowd sent her back with solid applause. Le- 
Clalre and Sampson have a corking good routine 
of burlesque acrobatic work and walked away 
with a hit. O'CONNOR. 

BUSH TEMPLE (W. V. Shaver, mgr.; agent. 
Frank Q. Doyle). — Harry Fields and hla "Napa 
nees" sent over a hit at the Rush last week with 
n good kid act. Fields Is a funny Dutchman, and 
keeps things moving along Comical Street all 
through. One of the girls might substitute ber 



present hosiery for something in tbe silk line, 
but outside of this costumelng is O. K. Fergu- 
son and Mack were another big hit with their 
well-known offering. Paul Floras opened tbe 
show with his xylophone. Florus plays ragtime 
with his sticks and woo out with ease. He played 
"Poet and Peasant" (of course, as they all do) 
and played It well. Era Mandell sang two of 
Remick's bits, with slides. Williams and Gilbert 
should get busy and look up some new material. 
Both are clever men, and the cork artist is a 
little away from most blackface men, but their 
"gaga" are too old to get anything with. They 
can sing also, but "Tbe Meanest Man in Town" 
Is rather aged and should be replaced, although 
the comedian gets a lot out of the song. Grace 
Coyne has a good voice and was well received. 
May Kessler had a hard spot to put over a 
cornet solo. Miss Kessler plays well and should 
go all right in a good spot. O'Connor, Saunders 
and Elliott are three clever people. Their offer- 
ing is one hard to Judge, for while tbe foundation 
of the act Is good, the material doesn't seem to 
go us well as It should. The idea Is not an old 
one In vaudeville and proves interesting right to 
the finish. There Is a chance that it is a little 
too talky and this might be looked into, for this 
offering has a tine finish and contains too good 
a theme to let go. Berry and Berry easily made 
good. O'CONNOR. 

HITTXRK'g (Paul Slttner, mgr.; agent, 8.-C.). 
— Mile. Binerle opened the show with a good 
tmpexe offering that bordered rather close to 
(liannlon's act Inasmuch as the artist mounted 
i he bar fully dressed and threw her clothes to 
the floor with the exception of her garters, which 
went into the house. Tbe act Is passable. Harry 
Klrschbaum sang a few 111. songs with good 
effect. Adelaide Lorene and Co., in "Mistakes 
Will Happen," have a good foundation, but the 
act is a little draggy In spots. The yonng man 
hhould Invest In a suit of clothes that fits. Tbe 
three people are clever In their parts and landed 
a bunch of laughs. Jeanette Adler and ber Picks 
were a big hit, singing three numbers. Miss 
Adler, like her sister, has a bunch of magnetism 
and each of her numbers were good for an en- 
core. Frank Seymour and Grace Robinson have 
a corking good acrobatic act. Seymour's new 
partner has rounded into shape and is working 
well. The team put over a big hit with the 
North Avenue crowd. Lew Welch and Co. opened 
with "Levlnsky's Old Shoes" and started things 
nicely. McCormack and Irving also appeared. 

O'CONNOR. 

Bill Elliott, an acrobat with the "Trocaderos, " 
broke his shoulder blade last week while work- 
ing and will lay off In Chicago until the hurt 
mends. 



The Varsity Four Just arrived from the south 
and have been booked over the Walter Keefe 
time. 

Mildred Morton has a new act In preparation 
Tor vaudeville that will consist of three changes. 
The prima donna has been considering this move 
for soup- time, hut her work has kept her from 
carrying out t lie Idea until the present. 

"'Hie Sheriff, the Judge and the (J rafter" 
opened last week. 

Viva KtliellH Is having a new act prepared for 
her wlil<-h will be ready for vaudeville In a few 
weeks. 

The Western Vaudeville Association is now 
Ismking Die Weber houses In town. Columbus and 
Trocadero. 

Hush and Peyser have Is-en booked through the 
Association office opening tills week In Chicago. 

Thomas and Fuller opened last week at Winni- 
peg and will go right to the coast over the S.-C. 
t ime. 

Selberl and Llndley are now filling a twelve- 
weeks' engagement over the Association time, 
sifter which they open on the Inter Slate circuit 
fur sixteen weeks booked by Uo-nlic Muckenfuss. 

The Orcat Alblnl Is having three new Illusions 
shipped to him from Euroj>e. They will be 
known as the "tf;ito Chair." "Combination M.VB- 
tery" :ind "The J.ip lu>xes." 

The Uaffncy (Mils produced their new act la*t 
w eek at Duvenporl . 

J. FiMicis Sullivan has made another change. 
this tiiiic Sullivan has Joined Ollle Mack, and 
will be the <o-stnr In the latter's new show "A 
Night on ltroadwsy.'' which will open at Indlun 
a polls March t\. The ciist will number thirty- 
four. 

The Three Kuhns. who recently came Fast with 
their new act, have been ttooked solid through the 
Association offices. 

Kddle Kane' and Billy Snxtnn have doubled up 
•i ml will offer a double Hebrew act. 

Al Cameron, formerly proprietor and principal 
with "The Last of tbe Regiment," has Joined 



hands with Wm. O. Johnson, and they are re- 
hearsing a new act which will be ready shortly. 

Robert Bertram will put a new act in vaude- 
ville about the first of June. 



Bennett and Norton have separated. Everett 
Bennett has again Joined hands with bis wife. 

Lewis and Chapln open on tbe Inter-State Clr 
cult March 27 for the second time this season. 



Al. Brown and Lew Cooper are rehearsing a new 
act. Brown will be a drawing card around tbe 
middle west where be Is known as the author Of 
"Baseball," "Take Me Out to tbe Ball Game," 
and several other popular songs. 



The Majestic haa made a big Improvement In 
the lobby dlaplay lately. 



The Morris Chicago office will hook the New 
IMJou, Jacksonville, Fla. It opens March 0. Capa- 
city, 1,000. . 



Harry Deaves and Co., Vera Barrett and Co. 
and the Or cat Moore were given Judgment By de- 
fault for salaries alleged due them by Felix R. 
Slimmer, who managed the ill-fated Majestic, 
Rockford, III., which recently cloned. Slimmer 
failed to appear In court. 



The Mattel will go Into a onc-show-a-nlght bouse 
next week, playing six acts hooked by the asso- 
ciation. 



Marie Clark Is working between two sets of 
pictures at the Pastime this week. Madison 
Street Is full of performers and It Is said Msrle 
received enough flowers np to Wednesday to bury 
a president. 



"Molly May," with Grace La Rue aa star, cloaca 
st the Whitney this week and goes to Montreal. 
The house will remain dark until opened by Will 
Block 'a show with Hyams and Mclntjrre. 

Bobby (J ay lor, representative of tbe White Rats 
here, received a wire from Hoboken that bis sister, 
Mrs. Mary O'Farrell. Is not expected to live. She 
Is not In the profession. 



The Moving Picture Operators' Union Local No. 
14ft will run a ball off, March 0, at the Coliseum. 

8AIN PRAINGISGO 

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ORPIIEUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.).— Walter 
C. Kelly, "The Virginia Judge," riotous hit; Fred 
Lindsay, Australian whip manipulator, big hit 
throughout, substantial hit; Clias. W. Bowaer, 
Kdlth Hlnkle and Co., in "Superstition," highly 
appreciated; The Reed Bros., unique gymnasts. 
excellent; holdovers, Bert Leslie and Co., a laugh 
winner; John T. Thorne and Grace Carleton, In 
The Soubret and the Yap," ordinary, dropped at 
finish; La Veen, Cross and Co., "Roman Sports 
mid Pastimes," wardrobe beginning to show 
signs of wear; Emma Francis and her Arabian 
Hoys, well rewarded. 

NATIONAL (81d Greuman, mgr.).— -Montrose 
Troupe, acrobats, very clever; Mathew and Ban- 
non, in "Battle of Too Soon," scream; Martlnette 
mid Crosftl, very good, big applause; Jim Ruther- 
ford and Co., sketch, "Half track Hank," well 
liked; Miller and Mack, dancers (New Acts); 

Theatrical Gowns and Costumes— MBS; ' B. 
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Chicago, do mot writo to tho Mow Yock Oftoo. Wo have a Chicago Oftoo la tho Oraad Opera Koaao Building, whoro compotoat pianists will only bo too pleated to ploy you over any 
oa this pago and maho yon foil orchestrations in any hoy. Address all oommnnioations to the main ofloe. 



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Winifred Stewart, baritone soloist, dropped hard; 
Herbert, the Frog Man. excellent. 

WIGWAM.— Nord, the Diving Beauty, groat 
feature, scored heavily; Paullnettl and Plquo, 
eccentric acrobats, scored nicely; Jimmy Hen- 
nessy, good; The Oralgs, refined musical set, well 
rewarded; Jsckson, cartoonist, well received, pat- 
ter would Improve; Roberts end Fulton, travesty 
act, woman scores; Columbia Comedy Four, 
laughing hit, but out of place st this house. 

OHUTRS.— Toby Claude, headllner; The Six Cor- 
nelias, European Catapult; Novelty Acrobats, 
routine splendid, execution rough In spots; Torcat 
and Olor d'Allsa and Troupe of Trained Roosters, 
burlesque fight scream, big applause; Harlan and 
Rollinsone, eccentric comedy musicians, too much 
■tailing, otherwise good impression; Pike and 
Calms, singers and artistic dencers, clever. SO: 
rsnky and Cook, novelty (Mexican musicians, very 
fslr. 



Flora Harrington, lyric soprsno and recent re- 
cruit to the vaudeville ranks, who halls from one 
of California's foremost vineyard counties, bids 
fslr to become as well known as the vintage 
the county la famous for. 

The Jerome H. Remlck Music Publishing Oo.'s 
Sen Francisco store is open at 90S Market Street. 
In charge of H. L. Rlgby. It la doing a big 
business. The location is sn admirable one. 
Rlgby leaves for Los Angeles In s few days to 
open a new place there. The Frisco store will 
be in charge of Lee B. Orabbe, wbo formerly 
represented VARIETY at Davenport, la. 

Tommy Leary, wbo recently visited the coast 
with "The Merry Widow," is back with his 
family, and will spend several months here ss 
s resident of Oakland. 

Clarence O. Rlggs, manager of the Riggslee 
Theatre In Loo Angeles snd a string of small 
houses throughout the southern portion of tho 
State, apent a few days In town this week look- 
ing over the prospects for scquirlng several new 
houses. Mrs. Ells Weston is st present attend- 
ing to tho booking end. 

The Colonial. Oklahoma City, Is now booking 
acts weekly through Ernest Barbour, represent- 
ing the Bert Levey Circuit. 

The stock compsny for the Central stsrted 
rehearsing 21, vaudeville at the house being dis- 
continued. 



Percy Denton, who has been booking for Aus- 
tralia, has been booked to open on the Orpbeum 
Circuit, Los Angeles 28, In "The Stage Struck 
Dsmael." Miss Deglow will support Mr. Denton. 



Application has been msde to the Board of 
Police Commissioners for a retail lequor license 
on the premises of the new Morris house by 
John P. 8ulllvsn, on behalf of W. S. Allln, 
manager of the Thalia Concert Hall. Two bars 
will be maintained, one on the meaaanlne snd one 
on the ground floor. 

Esrl Tsylor snd Gene Douglas have departed 
from The Hague, and are now warbling their 
lullabya st Pointer's, In tho block above. 

Net Nasarro paid a return visit to Frisco last 
week, stopping over a day on his wsy to Bait 
Lake. Nst snd his clever compsny have made 
a splendid reputation on this season's trip to the 
Coast. 







BOSTON 



By MORTOV BIROZ. 

VARIETY'S Boston Representative, 
82 Summer Street. 



KEITH'S (Geo. Clark, mgr.; agent, IJ. B. O.). 
—For the holiday week Keith's offered a bill 
which Included four acts new to this city snd one 
vsudevllle debut. Nst M. Wills wss originally 
booked ss the headllner, but Albert Hole, the 
English boy soprsno, was also featured in the 
latter part of the preceding week. There is sn 
Interesting story Involved In the engagement of 
Hole on account of complications between R. E. 
Johnson, wbo wss Hole's concert msnsger, snd 
the Keith booking forces. The boy csme to Bos- 
ton, notwithstanding assertions of Johnson thst 
he should not. The holiday bill opened with 
WntHon and Little In "A Matrlmonlsl Bsrgsln." 
They stsrted the bill well. The Sully family, 
"The 8ult Csse," kept the house smused with 
the sult-csse changes, particularly as the set wan 
new here. Bowman Brothers, b. f., lost no time 
In pulling a hand, the comedy man getting an 
Immediate laugh. Act closed big. Howard 
Bros., "The Flying Banjos," worked their set up 
fest. The Joggling of three bsnjos brought s 
roar, snd the six-banjo turn brought an encore, 
for which tho boys gave a grand opera medley 
la one. "Dukelspefl's Christmas" (first time 



here) drew six curtslns at the close, as well an 
good laughs for the linos and business. The 
baby feature at the close wont to tho sympathy 
spot. Albert Hole, boy soprano (New Acts): 
Cliff Bersac's Circus brought howls. Nst M. 
Wills, continuous laugh, closed with serious recl- 
tatlon. Arthur Saxon Trio, strong men, hit. 

AMERICAN (Lindsay Morlson, mgr.; agent, 
William Morris). — The American drew for the 
holiday week patronage with George Lashwood aa 
headllner to a well-balanced bill. Cadlux, wire, 
opened good. Edith LeRoy, singing comedienne, 
pleased from the start. "I'm Going Your Way 
Home" caught on well. Smith Harper Trio 
worked up fun and drew an encore. Fred Nlb- 
lo's continuous chstter, without a let-up for 
even bresthlng, kept the house laughing, as wall 
ss being clean as a whistle. Sidney Drew and 
Co., In "When Two Hearts are Won," good. 
George Lashwood, the headllner, hold the stage 
forty minutes with six songs and several encores. 
Psul's "Juggling Girls" (held over) closed good. 

Fred Mardo. Boston booking sgent for William 
Morris, has added to his string the Park, Worces- 
ter, snd Acsdemy of Music, Northsmpton. 

Lewis Drake, formerly with the Morris snd 
U. B. O. offices. Is now st the offices of the Na- 
tional Theatrical Booking Association. 



Kenney and Hollls, "The College Boys," sre 
on their twentieth week, booking through Fred 
Mardo. 



Byron Jackson Is now aaalstant booker for the 
Irving F. Moore Amusement Co.'s vsudevllle de- 
partment, arranging a circuit through New Hamp- 
shire and Vermont. 



Jeff Davia, manager of the Irving F. Moore 
Amusement Oo.'s vsudevllle depaitment, has an- 
nexed the New Park and the Bijou at Manchester, 
N. H., to bis booking string. 

Prospective enlargement by the Gilchrist Co. 
st the corner of Washington and Winter Streets 
later In the year will make some alterations in 
the Amerlcsn Music Hall, the Gilchrist people tak- 
ing over some excess space in tho American lo- 
cation. The American's Tremont and Washington 
Street entrances will remain the same, with the 
exception that the Washington Street boa office 
msy be moved back a few feet. The American 
will still hsve the use of sn entrance from Winter 
Street, though some changes will be made there. 

"Aleta," wbo has been giving dances to society 
audiences In the Bsck Bay, baa been booked by 
Fred Mardo on the New England Circuit of the 
Morris smsll time for the balance of the sessou 
In fire dancing. She worked Watervllle, Me., 21. 



The new Beacon Theatre, vaudeville snd pic- 
ture bouse, well located on Tremont Street, near 
the corner of Beacon, opened 21 to capacity. The 
holiday trade was a riot, of course. Frank L. 
Browne, formerly manager of the Pastime, Is 
msnsger of the Bescon, which books through 
the National offices. 



The joint legislative committee on judiciary 
has set 28 for s bearing on the petition of Fran- 
cis Wilson, the actor, to provide that a child 
under fifteen csn sppesr In dramatic perform- 
ances after a license has been Issued end a 
hearing given upon the question of granting 
a license by the school committee. Mr. Wilson 
gsve s free lecture st the Hollls Street Tbestre 
18 on children on the stsge, In which he argued 
for more liberal legislation In Massachusetts on 
this subject. 

The ushers of the Boston Opers House will 
hold their first operstlc snd vsudevllle concert 
st St. Mary's Hall April 4. Many volunteers 
from local theatres will assist. Including the In- 
ternational Imperial Quartet. Charles Mitchell, 
blackface, and George Saunders snd Jsmes With- 
lngton In "School Dsys" will be on the bill. 

T%e twenty-sixth annual dog show of the New 
England Kennel Club opened at Mechanics' Hall 
22 with 800 entries. Five Arctic "Huskies" 
from Explorer Peary's sledge pack were a feature. 

The Boston Symphony Orchestra started 18 on 
Its fourth southern trip. They sre routed for 
Washington, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York, 
Brooklyn and Hartford. 



Mayor John Fitzgerald, before leaving on his 
southern trip, announced that be would take the 
anto-room of the old aldermanlc chamber for use 
as an amusement licensing department, which Is 
to be created. License Clerk John M. Casey 
will be in cbsrge of this department. Edward 
Moore, messenger to the mayor, will be Mr. 
Casey's assistant. 



Monte Crlsto sack dive by Let Rich, who dove 
from a high stand after being tied In a sack. 
Rich released himself from the sack under water 
and came up in 80s. flat. 

Tho American Theatrical Booking Offices ha* 
opened quarters in the Pelham Building, corner 
of Tremont and Boylston streets, In the heart 
of the theatre district. M. A. Johnson, tho attor- 
ney, formerly a Maine man, is interacted in the 
enterprise. Jsck Frsser la general manager and 
handles the booking. Jack waa recently with 
the National Theatrical Booking Association, 
whose general manager, C. Wesley Frsser, Is his 
brother. Up to four months ago Jack Frsser 
was with Atkinson A Thatcher. Then ho went 
into tho Nstlonsl offices, hsndllng their northern 
New England time. 

The Boston snd New Bnglsnd small time situa- 
tion la getting more lively than a hen on a hot 
plate. George F. Hayes, of the International 
Amusement Co., announced last week that ho 
was routing sets in New England for tho "Fam- 
ily Department" of the United Booking Offices. 
This statement by Hayes baa made some other 
small time agenta in Boston declare themselves 
ss "from Missouri." Meanwhile Hayes sticks to 
It and hints st Interesting developments. The 
sdvent of Lester Mayno here during the week 
increased the gossip snd every man you meet 
looks ss wise ss a tree full of owls. 



Commander Robert E. Peary's lecture at Sym- 
phony Hall, 17, on "How I Reached tho Pole" 
drew 2,000 people. 



A feature of the exhibition of the Brookllne 
Swimming Club at the B. A. A., 18, waa a 

WW OW^Ww* 



Openings here 21 Included: Colonlsl, Sir Charles 
Wyndhsm in "Tho Mollusc"; Globe, Vaughaa 
Glasor la "St. Elmo"; Grand Opera House, Cole 
snd Johnson, and Ada Overton Walker in "The 
Red Moon." 

The first presentation on any stsge of Edward 
Peple's new comedy, "Tho Spitfire," takes place 
28 at the Castle Square. Same date also brings 
here "The Men Who Owns Broadway," "Is Mst- 
rlmony s Fsilure," Henrietta Croaman in 
"Sham," snd "In the Bishop's Csrrlsge." 

PHILADELPHIA 

KEITH'S (H. T. Jordan, mgr.; agent, U. B. 
O.). — Considering the havoc played among the 
thestres this week, owing to the greet trolley 
strike, there wss sbout an equal division 
of new snd old sets on tho bill, and they aver- 
aged well up. Tho Six Samola, whirlwind acro- 
batics, gave more than the usual speed to the 
show st tho start, and with the exception of the 
two "tear-producers" In tho middle of the bill, 
s rspld pace was kept up throughout. The 8a- 
mols held clone to the regular routine of Arab 
tumbling acts. Anderson and Goines, colored, 
started the laugba with comedy and singing. 
Connelly snd Webb put over s solid bit in their 
musical sketch, "A Stormy Finish." Tho hurri- 
cane finish was a riot and deserved to be. It 
might go even further were Connelly to put a soft 
pedsl on some of his cutting up at the piano. 
Miss Webb won favor sll the way with her 
singing. Ai Carlton waa well placed, following 
the riot finish snd his solemn entrance got him 
stsrted right. His appearance, talk and singing 
held him op to s substantial bit. Here Denmsn 
Thompson snd Co., who held over, grabbed a 
big share of the honors, and left many in tears. 
Wright snd Dietrich followed, snd their capital 
singing number soon bed the house in good spirits. 
Their finish with "Silvery Moon" brought an 
outburst of applause snd brought them back for 
sn encore, which added more honors. Charlotte 
Parry proved one of the best liked numbers. 
The Trombettss, big laughing bit "High Life 
In Jail" closed the show snd sent everyone out 
hsppy. 

FORBPAUOH (MlUer A Kaufman, mgra.; 
agent, Taylor A Kaufman). — Five Licorice Sticks, 
Brlanza Trio, C. W. Wllllama, Panklab and Co. 
Pictures. 

LIBERTY (M. W. Tsylor, mgr.; agent, Taylor 
A Kaufman). — James A. Welch snd Co., Myles 
and Raymond, Orvllle and Frank, Leo's Manikins, 
Gertrude Blsck. Pictures. 

PLAZA (Frank Mlgone, mgr.; sgent, Taylor A 
Kaufman). — Hughes snd Cole, Demonlo snd Bell, 
Henry Brothers, Rlggs snd Gaudy, Sossmsn's Ani- 
mals. Pictures. 

COLONIAL (Taylor A Kaufman, agents).— 
Proctor 81sters, Baby Caroutbers, Merry Minnie 
Stokes and Co., Weadlck and La Due. Pictures. 

EMPIRE (Sand ford A Western, mgra.; sgent. 
Taylor 6 Kaufman). — Carlos Circus, Campbell 
and Parker, The Valdos, Phil Bennett, Cole snd 
Matbls. Pictures. 

MANHBTM (Fuhrman Bros., mgra.; sgent. 
Tsylor A Ksufmsn). — Alpine Troupe, Stewart and 
Desmond, Olio Trio. Pictures. 

FBANKLIN (Welnstela A LabeU, nigra. ; sgent, 
Taylor A Ksufmsn). — Kesmard 



ence, Franklin snd Davia, Johnny Levore, Frank 
Burt. Pictures. 

GEM (Morris — Amk, mgra.; agent, Taylor A 
Kaufman).— Daly Brothers, Smith and Jones, 
Fred Rellly. Pictures. 

TWENTY-NINTH STREET PALACE (Thoe. 
Dougherty, mgr.; booked direct).— Goldle Ribe- 
hert, Jolly Leo, Guy Lester. Pictures. 

GAYBTY (Eddie Shayne, mgr.).— There have 
been so many changes among the princlpala In 
the cast of Fred Irwin's "Majesties" since it 
wss seen several weeks ago st ths Caalno, that It 
la almoat a new abow. Magda Dahl, Evelyn 
Walker, Marie Hartman, Edith Hollander, Adele 
Meredith and Billy Smytbe are among those 
missing. Bolsnd snd Carter have been added and 
the various numbers and much of the business 
done by the missing ones hsve been distributed 
smoog the present members. Florence Bennett 
Is working border than ever and making good in 
everything ahe does, hsndllng the eoubret num- 
bers equally aa well aa those she did before snd 
Is still tho principal woman of the company. No 
principal aeen In a long time baa made such 
progress In so short s time aa Miss Bennett and 
she Is beading for a bright future. Gus Fsy snd 
Joe Hollander hold up the comedy end of the 
abow in good shape and the musical portion is 
still s big feature. Roy Cummlngs is handling 
additional material in good shape. The show is 
still s snappy, bright, musical entertainment, 
clean in comedy and attractlvo in appearance. 

BIJOU (O. M. Ballauf, mgr.).— "Big Review." 

CASINO (Ellas A Koenlg, mgr.).— "Columbia 
Burlesquers." 

TROCADBRO (Charles Cromwell, mgr.).— "Cosy 
Corner Girls." 



The funeral of George Holland, the veteran 
actor, one of s family celebrated for msny, who 
died hero last week, wss attended by many 
theatrical folks. 



The Philadelphia Hippodrome Co., controlled 
by the Philadelphia National League Baseball 
Club, baa been granted a charter to conduct 
various amusements, Including parks. Its cspitsl 
stock is 80.000. 

Jsy West Jones is now playing piano In the 
Casino orchestra. There is noticeable improve- 
ment in the orchestra, snd E. E. Mlley, the con- 
ductor, is giving the burlesque companies plsylng 
this bouse considerable help In putting the musi- 
cal numbers over. 

George M. Young. VABIBTY'S representative 
In Philadelphia, left on Thursday of this week 
for Southern Pines, N. C. He scompsnles the 
Philadelphia Baseball Club, of which Charlie 
Dooln, wbo recently made a plunge into vaude- 
ville, Is manager, and will report the training 
trip of "The Phillies" for the Public Ledger of 
Pbllsdelphla, of which he Is assoclste sporting 
editor. Mr. Young's sddress for the next four 
weeks will be Plney Woods Inn, Southern Pines, 
N. 0., care the ball club. 



ST. LOUIS 

By FRAME E ABTEEQER, 

COLUMBIA (Frank Tate, mgr.; agent, Or- 
pbeum Circuit). — Lavlne Clmaron Trio In "Ima- 
glnstlon," funny; Hal Merrltt, bright monolog; 
Kelly and Kent, In songs snd comedy, good In 
both; Mile. Bland, danseuse. elaborate act; Violet 
Allen and Co., In "Keeping an Appointment," 
sketch, fair, with big finish. "Circumstantial 
Evidence," moving dramatic bit; Eugene and 
Willie Howard, very good; Potter-Hartwell Trio, 
good. 

STANDARD (Leo Relchenbacb, mgr.).— "Jar- 
din de Paris." 

GAYETY (George Chennett, mgr.).— "Parisian 
Widows." 

The Rose Hill Protective Association is again 
up In arms against a proposed 86A.000 theatre 
and dancing pavilion proposed In that neighbor 
hood. 

Governor Hadley this week stayed the eiecu- 
tlou of William Wilson, a negro convicted of 
murdering Millie Plum, 18. Both were employees 
of the Miller Carnival Co. According to dis- 
patches from Carthage, Mo., the negro entered 
the compartment car in wblch Millie Plum trav- 
eled and killed her with a blow of bis fist, July 
& last. Wilson wss reprieved for fourteen dsys. 

ALTOB, ILL. 
LYRIC (W. M. Ssuvsge, mgr.; agent, W. V. 
A.).— Varnl and Burr, The Koolege Koons, pleased; 

m. p. BIOGRAPH (F. W. Brill, mgr.; agent. 

Weber).— Van and Johnson, trick plsno playing 
and s. snd d., making good; m. p. L. C. 

BALTIMORE, MD. 

MARYLAND (Fred Sbanberger. mgr.: agent. 
U. B. O.).— Excellent bill, beaded by Billy Van 



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FRED KARNO'S Comedians 



Broke all record* at Dominion, Winnipeg. 
"Night in an Engliah Muaic Hall," "Slams 
of London." 



New Production in March "The Dandy Thieves 11 



Communications en route, ftLF REEVES. Manager. 



WILLA HOLT WAKEFIELD 



WILLIAM MORBI8 CIRCUIT. 



Personal direction, B. A. MYERS. 



BESSIE WYNN 



If 



TOOTS PAKA In her Original 

HULA-HULA-DANCE" 



PAKA'S HAWAIIAN TRIO AND CO. 

With MAX ROGERS in "THE YOUNG TURK." 



Direction. PAT OA8ET. 



THE ONE AND ONLY 



BERTIE FOWLER 

THE CHEER UP COMEDIENNE. 
Playing a Few Weeks for JOE SHEA. This week (Feb. 21), BLANEY'8. BALTIMORE. 



LOUISE DRESSER 



'THE GIRL FROM THE STATES.' 



CINCINNATI PRESS OPINIONS I monday. r EB . «, istq-u 

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"COMMERCIAL TRIBUNE": "Interesting Illusion, defying your best Ingenuity." 

"POST": "Succeeds In thoroughly mystifying the audience." 

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THIS WEEK, FEB. 20 

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FEB. 27 and Following Weeks 



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INIMITABLE, ECCENTRIC ACROBATIC JUGGLERS. 

Oshkosh "Telegram/' Fen. 16th— "The feature act, the Archie Onri 'Troupe, la a sufficient attraction to demand a full house at every performance. Nothing of higher grade in the 
juggling line has been seen here. Mr. Onri's work with the DEYILSTI0K8 had last night'a audience screaming." 








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FEATURING 

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WALTER H. CATE, 

WORLD'S GREATEST SAXAPHONE SOLOIST. 

FRED O. CATE, 

Playing "the Largest Baxaphone in the World," the 
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"We never had a bigger hit for a week."— THE BELL THEATRE CO.. NEWPORT NEWS, VA. 

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(Those Comedians) 1 

"It's the Same Thing" and "I'm Drunk." Copyrighted. Written by ourselves. 

Open for burlesque next season. 
Williams — "Gil, you're some straight man." Gilbert — "Williams, you're some funny blackface oomedian." 

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THIS WEEK (FEB. 81). AMERICAN MUSIC HALL, NEW YORK. 



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and the Beaumont Sisters, clever; "Plano- 
phlenda," little change; the Neapolitans, singers, 
very good; Jolly and Wild in "Mr. P. T. Bar- 
num, Jr." laughable; Hilda Hawthorne, ven- 
triloquist, excellent; Jeter and Rogers, roller 

skater*, good. WILSON (Joseph Popular Dll- 

on, mgr.; agent, Joe Wood). — Amiott and Cald- 
well, a. and d., excellent; Helen Stewart, Kinging 
comedienne, well received; Whittle, rope bounder, 
fair: E. A. Turner and Co., in "Billy's Best 
Bet," clever sketch and company; Schaefer and 
Schaefer In "The Rehearsal," found favor Billy 
McDermott, h. and d., applause; Gallando, good; 

Boulden and Qulnn, comedy, musical. BLA- 

NEY'S (Sol Saphler, mgr.; agent, C. J. Fitz- 
gerald). — Hallen and Fuller In "A Lesson at 11 
P. M.", one of the most amusing sketches In the 
varieties; Bertie Fowler, comedienne, good: Ap- 
polo Brothers, strong men, astounding; Arlola. 
vocalist, fair; Clllun Brothers, dancing comedi- 
ans, very good; Dorscb and Russell, excellent, with 
good scenic effects; Fulton and Williams, musical 

srtlsts, well liked. VICTORIA (Pearce A 

Scheck, nigra.; agent, William Morris). — Adolpli 
Adams. Walton and Vivlene, Mr. and Mrs. Harry 
Thorne, Orataney Brothers and Dogs; Bailey 
Brothers, Symphony Quartet, McNaughton and 

Lantry. Edna May (not the original Edna). 

OAYETY (Wm. L. Ballanf. mgr.).— "Follies of 

New York." MONUMENTAL (Monty Jacob*. 

mgr.).— "Miss New York. Jr." 

GERALD C. SMITH. 



BROCKTON, MASS. 

HATHAWAY'S (McCue St Cahlll, mgrs.; agent 
direct; Tebearsal Monday 10). — Dean and Price, 
excellent comedy sketch ; Adele Purvis. Ourl and 
Co., Co. deserves special mention; May Duryea 
and Co., seemed to please; Dan J. Harrington, 
ventriloquist, mildly appreciated; Jack Lyle, 
monolog, good; Rice, 8ully and Scott, well liked; 

Gladys Van, comedienne; Joe Cook. SHEEDY'S 

(J. L. Owens, mgr.; agent, I. B. A.; rehearsnl 
Monday 10). — Ivy and Ivy, Cole and Warner. 
Miss Scudder. H. A. BARTLETT. 



BUTTE, MONT. 

MAJESTIC (W. J. Smarts, mgr.; agent. S.-C. 
direct; rehearsal Saturday 10 h. in.). Alexan- 
dras Troupe, good; Meier and Mora, fair: Rao 
Snow, good; Helen and Couseens. ordinary; the 
the Berlnls, One; L. A. Street, modlnrre. EM- 
PIRE (W. G. Llngerman. mgr.: agent. Edw. 
FlBher; rehearsal Sunday 12:30).— The Fisher*, 
flue; Ray Samuels, good; Belinond and Fernell, 
ordinary. II . T. ASHLOCK. 

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VARIETY'S Central Office. 

107 Bell Block. 

ORPHEUM (I. M. Martin, mgr.; agent. Will- 
iam Morris; rehearsal Sunday 10). — Millard Bros.. 
opened, neat cycle act; La Petite Mlgnnn. badly 
placed but started what afterwards turned out 
to be a very good bill; Williams and Walker's 
"Chocolate Drops," scored; Wlnsor McCay. very 
good; Francesca Redding and Co. In sketch, got 
some laughs; Julian Eltlnge, wonderful artist. 
who took the bouse by storm: Austin Brother*. 
good; "Menetekel" introduced by Wllllnm Berol. 
good Illusion. 

COLUMBIA (M. C. Anderson, mgr.; agent. V. 
B. O. ; rehearsal Sunday 10). — Great Calcedo. 
wire, best opening number this season; Suiters. 
Coakley and McBrlde, excellent: McConnell ami 
Simpson, very good; Tuscany Troubadours, big 
hit; Farrel-Taylor Co.. amusing: Belle Blanche, 
very One; Darle In "L* Amour de V Artist." clever: 
Ellnore and Jermon, excellent; the Ahdallnh 
Troupe, wonderful acrobats. 

PEOPLE'S (J. E. FenneHsy, mgr.).— "Sam T. 
Jack's," with two skits belonging to the bur 
lesque morgue, as the stuff used Is antique; Abe 
Leavltt Is good; also Eddie Barto and Chas. All 
man. Of the women. Blanch Washburn and Car 
rle Young are the only two that have anything 
to do of any Importance. The chorus contain- 
about a half dozen "broilers" with the remain 
der looking like a "family affair." Cora Living- 
ston, female wrestler, featured. 

STANDARD (Frank J. Clements, house aireuM. 
— Charles Robinson's "Crusoe Girls." Robinson 
Is clever and put over many solid laughs; Harry 
Devlne worked hard, and Belle Wllllama did ex- 
cellent; Margaret Cushlng sang well and scored. 
One of the chorus girls under the name of "In 
Fatlnn." did a dance that caught on. 

HEl'CK'S (Harold C. Jacoby, mgr.; rehearsal 
Sunday 11; agent, Loew Co.). — The opening was 
capacity business. Pascatel contortionist, fine: 
Bailey and Tear, colored, excellent; Barry and 



Mildred, entertain; Madge Maltlnnd. 
Le Clulr, featured. 



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HIPPODROME (H. A. Daniels, mgr.; Monday 
rehearsal 10). — Galettl's Baboons, amusing; Five 
Macl^arens, please; Makarenko Troupe, Russian, 
well liked; Madden and Fitapatrlck, playlet, feat- 
ure; Splssell Bros, and Co., pantomime comedy, 
hit, Valerie Bergere and Co., comedy, headline; 
l.ew Hawkins, average b. f. act; Will Rogers, 
clever. 

GRAND (J. II. Michcls, mgr.; Monday rehearsal 
10). — Sylvester, pleased; Guy's Minstrels, fair; 
James Wise, cbalkologist, clever; America, female 
Impersonator, hit; Maxwell and Shaw, won favor; 
Arnoldo beads the Id II with leopards. 

PRINCESS (I doctor E. Seas, mgr.; agent, Gus 
Sun). — 111. song by Tlllle Locke; The Westons, 
Chas. Harrison, Allen Dennett, Musical Bells, Gay 
Sisters. 

EMPIRE (Burt F. McPhall, mgr.).— "Knlcker- 
iHtc-kers," well costumed and good show with a 
top notch olio. 

STAR (Drew & Campbell, mgrs.).— "Bohemian 
Burlesque™." WALTER D. HOLTOMB. 



COLORADO SPRINGS, COL. 

MAJESTIC (Frank Tamiuen, mgr.; agents, 
S.-C). I'etrof. soloist, fair; Ingalls, Duffleld and 
Ingalls, dancers, good; Steele and Edwards, very 
good; Mr. and Mrs. W. W. O'Brien, sketch, good; 
Bohemian Sextet, very good. PIKE'S PEAK. 



DAYTON, O. 

ARCADE. — Sydney Toledo, good; Fred Duprez, 
big hit; Busch-Devere Four, very good; George 
Augur, headllner; World and Kingston, big ap- 
plause; McCauley and Conwell, pleasing; Juggling 
Bannons. very good. R. W. MYERS. 

FALL RIVER, MASS. 

SAVOY (Julius Calm, leasee and mgr.; agent, 
I. B. A.; rehearsal Monday lit). — Sheedy's Vaude- 
ville; Barrlngton and Howard, the Gypsy singers, 
good; Waller Daniels, character artist, well ap- 
plauded; the Tossing Marvos, Jugglers, excellent; 
Misses Pearl and Diamond, s. and d.. very good; 
Maurice Freeman and Co.. comedy sketch, a hit; 
West and Van Slelen. inuslrlnns, good; Charles 
Curtmell nnd Laura Harris, sketch, very good; 
the Sehaar- Wheeler Trio, bicyclists, very good. 

• —BIJOU (L. M. Boas, mgr.; agent direct; re- 
hearsal Monday 10). M. p. and Delton Bros., 
Boyd ^and Veola. Buckley, Martin and Co., Ivy 
and Ivy, Mintz nnd rainier. Clyde Bates and Co.. 

Art Spauldlng. PRKMIKR (L. M. Boas, mgr.; 

agent direct: rehearsal Monday 10). — M. p. and 
Johnny Fields, Jr., the Towels, Drlscoll, Dermald 
sod Co., Joe*' Wilton. Cole nnd Warner, Tims. 

Crowley. PLEASANT STREET (Walter Rlge- 

low, mgr.; agent direct). — M. p. and vaudeville. 

-ACADF.MY OF MUSK! (Julius Calm, leasee 
nnd mgr.). -C<dian nnd Harris' Minstrels. 

EDW. F. RAITKRTY. 

FORT WORTH, TEX. 

MAJESTIC (T. W. Mullaly. mgr.: agent. Inter 
Slat«).— Demora and <;rn<-e, Zena Kelfe, J. War- 
ren Keane. Mnxlm's Models. Surazal and Itazall. 
Carl M< (.'ill lough and lientilugs, I>>\v|s and Men- 
nlngs. IMPERIAL (Ward & Feegles, mgrs.; 

agent. S.-C.).- I. a Belle Valeska. musical; 
Wolfe, Marie Montrose, Bonner and Meredith. 
Gus and Marie Elmore, Clarence E. Able. 

I. K. FRIEDMAN. 

HAMILTON, 0. 

(iKANI) r.MeCarthy & Ward, mgrs.; agent. Cn-i 
Sun; rehearsal Monday 10). Azard Trio, excel 
lent acrobatics; Certle DeMllt & Co.. s. and d.. 
■lever; Emmonds. Emerson and Emmonds, In 

The Tourist," laughable; I^wls' Dogs and 
Monkeys, very good; Emily Nice, character 
changes. Bppl.iu-e. --LYRIC (E. Kiihlman. mgr.: 
iigi-nt direct). Prof". E. E. Cnlvln, hyimotlst ; 
iie«tion and talking picture*; 111. t»nng*. 

HENRY PECK. 

HARRISBURG, PA. 

ORI1IEIM if. E. Hopkins, mgr.; agent. IJ. B 
<> >. l.ai'iM- iikI Ijiguslii. slack wire act. v«r\ 
^•mmI; Marion Car»oii, singing comedienne, scuml. 
Bert levy, cartoonist, very entertaining: Lmi 
Anger, (ierinan ("median, lots of laughs; ]',;iii \\» 
I ancast.i iiml Co.. In "Tactics, " hit of bill. J.., In, 
Merrill and flunk Ottn. in smig and talking ,i< t , 
\m-II a [ > ; 1 1 : 1 1 i < I » • 1 1 , inllva. .npiatli- act, IiIl- lnifii<s 

• imis, bi-:i.iiiii.-r. .f . |". ,|. 

HURON, 8. D. 
ItllOfT t.b.bn Connors, Jr.. mgr.; agent. S. C. ; 
Monday rehearsal 1': JO). —Motion pictures only this 




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Heath makes the 'Big Review,' tbis week's attraction at the Academy, really worth while. Lawrence 
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vaudeville as ususl next week. LOUNOB (P. O. 

Sberrete, mgr.). — Motion picturee only. 

THE OUTLOOK. 



nrDiAEAPOLn, zed. 

GRAND OPERA HOUSE (Sbafar Zlegler, mgr.; 
agent, U. B. O.; rohearaal Monday 10).— Vittor- 
rta and Olorgotta, Engllab hand-balancers, origi- 
nal equlllbrlsta; White and Simmons, "On the 
Rand Wagon," old-time minstrels; Florence Bind- 
ley, character changee, with song and coatnme 
dlaplay; Tom Bdwarda, Engllab TentrUoqalat; 
Amy Rntler, singing comedienne, with quartet of 
singing and dancing boya; Wm. H. Thompson A 
Co. In "Pride of Regiment," London playlet, a 
bit; Carlln and Clark, Oerman comedians; Orn- 
ber'e Animals, with throe-ton elephant, high- 
school Horse and Shetland Pony, striking animal 

acts. COLONIAL (Cecil Owen, mgr.; agent, 

William Morrla; rehearsal Monday 19) .— Oorbott, 
Vlctorlne and Zolar Sisters, a. and <L; Viva 
Ethella, singer, fair; Magneto, failed to arrlTe 
from New Orleans; Keoogh and Nelson, clever 
skit; Rlnaldo. violinist, good. EMP1BB (Hen- 
ry K. Burton, mgr.). — Dave Marlon and tho 
Dreamland Co. NOTE.— The Majestic, Indian- 
apolis, week Feb. 28, pop vaudeville and motion 
pictures, with change of films dally, su c ceeding 
Forepaugh Stock Co. productions. Opening week: 
Wbeelock end Hays, comedy cyclists; Varln and 
Burr, minstrels; Olga Lorraine, character comedi- 
enne, and other acts. JOB S. MILLER. 



LDTOOLV, WEB, 

ORPHEDM (Martin Beck. gen. mgr.; agent 
direct; rehearsal Monday 6). — Eldora, moderate 
applaose; Frederlca Raymond Trio, appreciated: 
Hyman Meyer, comedy pianist, good; Nellie 
Nichols, headllner, bit of blU; Walsh, Lynch and 
Co., sketch, big; Fay 2 Coleys and Fay, b. f., 
solid hit; Veronica and Hurlfalle, strong closer. 

LEO LOO AN. 



LITTLE BOCK, 

MAJESTIC (S. 8. Harris, mgr.; Inter-State 
booking; rehearsal Monday 11). — Week Feb. 14: 
Maxim's Models, line; DeMore and Gracetta, fast 
acrobatic act; Zena Klefe, clerer jUTenlle; Sura- 
sal and Rasall, musical, good; J. Warren Keane, 
sleight-of-hand, pleasing; Carl McCnlloogh, Im- 
personations, hit; Hennlngs, Lewis and Hen- 
nlngs, "Mixed Drinks," very funny. JIM. 



LOS AHOELEB, OAL. 

ORPHBUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; rehearsal 
Monday 10). — Good program; bouse packed every 
performance. Mme. Panlta, European flute rlr- 
tuoso, played return engagement, and waa re- 
celTed with generous approbation; Claude and 
Fanny Usher, "Fagan's Decision," mads good 
and repeated success of their last engagement 
here; Cook and SteTena, character sketch, capi- 
tal, and great laugh producers; Vllmoa Weetony, 
Hungarian piano phenomenon, medley of classic 
and ragtime selections, recipient of many en* 
cores. The holdovers were Jean Clermont's Bur- 
lesque Circus, Doberty Sisters, s. and d. comedi- 
ennes; Eight Gelsba Girls, and Brown, Harris 
and Brown, comedy singing sketch. LOS AN- 
GELES (Geo. A. Bovyer, mgr.; agent, O. O. 
Drown; rehearsal Monday 11). — Al Fremont and 
Co., beadllners, western comedy drama, well 
liked and pleasing; Edgsr Berger, bead balancer, 
one of the best ever; Sally Stembler, laughing 
song, was excellent; Gardner, Rankin and GrlflD, 
musical turn, were fslr; Eddie Dolan, Irish come- 
dian, passable; Romany Opera Company, operatic 
selections, took well. EDWIN F. O' MALLET. 

LOUISVILLE, XT. 

MARY ANDERSON (J. L. Weed, mgT.; agent, 
Orpheom Circuit). — Crea tore's Band, headlines, 
and drawing crowd, first appearance In vaude- 
▼Ule here; Charles Montrell, Joggling, clerer; Mr. 
end Mrs. Gene Hughes In "Suppressing the 
Press," heartily recelTed; Milt Wood, dancing, 
good; Crouch and Welch, llrely; Tempest and 
Sunshine Trio, welcomed back; Keno, Walsh and 
Melrose, acrobats, good. BUCKINGHAM (Hor- 
ace McCrocklin, mgr.).— "Frolicsome Lambs," 
good show, Isrge sudlence; olio up to standard. 



MAJESTIC (Dlttmler, mgr.). — Moving pic- 
tures, songs by Mr. Robert Lortyard, Miss Lair, 

orchestra accompaniment. HOPKINS (B. W. 

Duatln, mgr.). — Morlng pictures; soloist, Bmil 
Weber. J. M. OPPBNHBLMBB. 



OOEV. 

POLI'S (A. B. CulTor, mgr.; agent, Weber A 
Allen).— 22-26: Lota Bros, and Miss Tilly, Eu- 
ropean novelty; Ellen Tate, prima donna soprano; 
Horton and La Triska, the Clown and Mechani- 
cal Doll; Van Hoven, the head magician; Potts 
Bros, and Co., sketch, "Dodble Troubles"; BlUy 
Farnon and Clark Sisters, a. and t.; Three Han- 
Ions, acrobats. CRYSTAL- (Pindar A Bodloff. 

mgra.). — M. p. and songs by Mr. Schleks. Good 

attendance. STAR (R. F. HalllweU, mgr.). — 

M p. and songs by Marion Marshall, fine bual- 

W. P. 8. 



MAJESTIC (James A. Hlgler, mgr.; Orpheum 
Circuit booking direct; rehearsal Monday 10:80). 
— Spalding and Rlego, Scandinavian gymnasts, 
original comedy act; Blllle Keeno and Jessie 



Adams, "The Pierrot and the Pierrette"; Swat 
MUllgan," baseball farce, rery good; Lester and 
Kellett In s. and d. and travesty; the Ckadwlck 
Trio In Chaa. Horwlts's farce, "For Sale, Wig- 
gins' Farm," very clever; FUnnle Ward and Co. 
In "Van Allen's Wife." headllner; Julius Tannen, 

clever monologlst. STAB (F. Trottman, mgr.). 

—"The Follies of the Day," with Jack Johnson 
in a thesplan role; Miss Hayes and Larry McCale 
are making a hit In a vaudeville act entitled "On 

the .One Nlgbt Stands." GAYBTY (T. B. 

O'Brien, mgr.). — Sam Howe, Jewish Impersona- 
tor, and his "Rial to Rounders," good burlesque, 

drawing well. THBATOBIUM, DELIGHT and 

PRINCESS (T. Saxe, mgr.). — Moving pictures 
and illustrated songs. HEBBBBT MORTON. 



beware; v. j. 

PROCTOR'8 (R. C. Stewart, mgr.; agent, U. 
B. O.; rebearsal Monday 9). — The Marriott 
Twins and Co. (7), In a slap-bang acro-clrcus 
act, opened, bnt were good enough to close; 
Apdale's Animals, cleverly trained, bit; Al GUI, 
boy violinist, amased; Beatrice Ingram and Co. 
(4), "The Duchess"; Bdwarda Davie and Ob. 
(8) In "The Picture of Dorian Gray, both 
sketches of merit, ably handled; Dolly Connolly 
and Percy Wenrlch, the composer. In a refined 
singing offering; the Dixie Berenaders (0), good 
lively a. and d. skit; George Austin Moors, song 
and story, took, as did the Bobert Demont Co. 

of acrobats. AMERICAN (Geo. McDcrmlnt, 

mgr.; agent, William Morris; rebearsal Monday 
9).— Nicely balanced bill here Introduces B. A. 
Roberts, protean actor, "Cruel Copplnger," clever; 
"Tho Girl In the Balloon," novelty; Tom Ma- 

gulre, Scotch comedian. ARCADB (L. O. 

Mumford, mgr.; rehearsal Monday 10). — "Elec- 
trocution" la exciting the populace hero this 
week, end Is a strong drawing card. Others on 
the bill are William Hegel, late of the Aborn 
Opera Co., In songs; Ben Blnnly and Co. sketch; 
Chapmsn on Aviation; Arthur Verkboflf In char- 
acter sketch; Billy Randall, monologlst; Paul 
Hlllls and Co. "A Day at Yonkers"; Burns snd 
Bobbins, colored comedians "Hewes" In novelty 
magic; O'Connell and Day. "One Nlgbt Out," 

and Blanch Bogart, comedienne. WALD- 

M ANN'S (Lee Ottelengln, mgr.).— The Dainty 
Duchess Co., to good houses, with a clean show. 

EMPIBB (Leon Evans, mgr.). — The Moulin 

Rouge Co. are here and are doing very nicely. 

NOTE. — Ernest Herbert, the Newark booking 

agent is now sctlng as manager of Proctor's 
Bijou Dream. JOB O'BBYAN. 



NEW ORLEANS, LA. 

AMERICAN (Wm. T. Grover, mgr.; agent, Wm. 
Morrla. Sunday rehearsal 10).— Mascagnta, clever 
dancers; Alfred K. Hell, splendid eccentric 
dsneer; Norsh Kelly, pleased; Searle AUen, 
evoked laughter; Miller Bros., wen received; Jos. 
Sheehan, excellent, tumultuous reception; Sophie 
Tucker, stopped the show; Sc ott Bro s., balance 
well, comedy detracts. ORPHEUM (Martin 



Beck, gen. mgr. ; agent, direct. Monday rehearsal 
10). — waiter Lewis snd Co., amused: Barry and 
Hal vers, hackneyed humor; Boss Boyal, fins eques- 
trienne; Qulnlan and Mack, scored; Tom Waters, 
versatile; Our Boya In Blue, Inspiring; Musical 

Cuttys, easily tho hit. W1NTBB GARDEN 

(Lew Rose, mgr.; agent direct. Sunday rehearsal 
10). — Dobtado'e Sheep, highly commendable; 
Harry Johnson, capital; Florence Hartley, sings 
sweetly; Paddock, electrical dancer, novel; Cass- 
srro, equilibrist, liked; McBwen, magician, ex- 
cited curiosity. O. M. SAMUEL. 



P1TTBBVB0. PA* 

GRAND (J. P. Harris, mgr.; agent, U. B. O.; 
rehear aal Monday 10). — Herr J. Bubena, trans- 
parent painter, elever; Mr. Jas. P. MacDonaM, 
songs snd talk, good; Griff, juggling Jester, en- 
cores well earned; Dan Burks, assisted by Mollle 
Moller snd Wonder Girls, went wsB, first ap- 
pearance In Pittsburg of the Great Howard, ven- 
triloquist, although suffering from severe cold, 
waa well received; Irene Franklin, assisted by 
Burt Green, scored big; McKay and CantweR, 
good; BobledlUo. wire king, delighted. EM- 
PIBB (J. H. Zimmerman, mgr.; agent. Marcus 
Lowe; rebearsal Monday 10). — Julia Bamond 
Tracy, pleased; Wheeler snd Wood, good; Fen- 
nel and Tyson, scored; Paris Green, went well: 
Guv Bartlett and Co., well 1 ked; Ermey and 
Fay, good. — NOTE. — This house opened with 
vaudeville 14. and has played to packed houses. 

LIBERTY (Abe Cohen, mgr.; agent. Gus 

Sun; rohearaal Monday 10). — Gllmore LeMoyne 
St Co., went well; Ward and Mack, big hit; Nor- 
man and Merrill, good; Lafayette Lemon t Co., 
fair; Jack Van Epps, passed; Gus Sun's Minstrels. 

scored hit Business good. GAYBTY (Henry 

Kurtsman, mgr.).— Clark's Runaway Girls; show 

excellent; specialties fine. ACADEMY (Hsrry 

Williams, mgr.). — Tiger Lillles, only fair; Zal- 
lah. "The Dancing Venus," worthy of mention. 

KENYON (H. H. Polock, mgr.; rebearsal 

10). — Dumlt Rescu Troupe, acrobats, featured, 
hit; Pearl Evans, soprano, good; Lamp Bros., 
clever; Crawford and Meeker, exceedingly clever; 

Pomfrey, Myers and Holmes, good. NOTE. — 

Fire occurred Monday morning In Schmidt Build- 
ing, temporarily put out of commission Family 
Theatre. The management Is trying to repslr 
house to open Saturday. M. 8. KAUL. 



BMPIRB (J. H. Trbbetts, mgr.; agent. U. B. O. 
Monday rehearsals 10). — Casey snd Smith, musi- 
cians; Lehman and Blgelow, "The Merry Young- 
sters"; Daniel J. SuUlvan. "Captain Barry"; 
Ford and Bwor, comedians; Valleclta's Leopards. 

GEO. FRANKLIN. 



BACHES, WIS. 

BIJOU (F. B. Stafford, mgr.; agent. W. V. A.). 
— Cubanola Trio, headline, big hit; Three Savoys 
and Bulldogs, good; Fenner and Laurence, fair; 

Hornraann, good; Florence Arnold, went big. 

ORPHEUM. DREAMLAND. PALACE.— Pictures. 

NOTES. — Racine Theatre now running pictures 

on all open dates. — Manager John Wagner, pro- 
prietor of Wagner'a Cafe, has Installed amusements 
for his pstrons. The College Trio, singers, enter- 
taining this week. J. B. P. 

EXUHHOED, TA. 

COLONIAL (Ed Lyons, mgr.; agent. Norman 
Jeff fries; rehearsal Monday 11). — Wslter Evens 
snd Co., comedy sketch, good; Pasquellna Devoe, 

very good; Four Old Soldier Fiddlers, good. 

LUBIN (8. Galeskl, mgr.; agent. Norman Jeffer- 
les; rehesrsal Monday 12). — Musical Da vies, Jr.. 
novel musical act; Alqulst snd Clayton, clever 
"sister" team, very good; Mr. and Mrs. Frsnk 

Gibbons, well received. THEATO (B. L. 

Welch, mgr.; sgent, Gus Sun; rehearsal Mondsy 
11). — Seles and Murdoch, dancing team, good; 
Billy and Mae Owens, hit; Turner and Powell, 
singing snd talking, very good: the Barringtons, 
comedy sketch, big bit. MILTON CAPLON. 

SALT LAKE, UTAH. 

ORPHEUM (Msrtln Beck, gen. mgr.; agent 
direct). — Franklyn, Underwood and Francis Slos- 
son, restored, scored big; Julia Frary, hit; Four 



Readings, acrobats, Immense; Basque Grand Op- 
era Quartet, well received; Abel and Irwin, b. f., 
hit; BoUe Davis and Picks, the picks a riot; 
Fox and FOxlea Circus, passed. Orpheum pat- 
rons regret that Alice Lloyd could not be held 
over another week. She was tendered a recep- 
tion every night of her stay here. MISSION 

(John Clark, mgr.; agent, S.-C; rehearsals Thurs- 
day 10).— Le Bran Grand Opera Trio, scored big; 
Nat Naaarro and Co., distinct hit; Lola Yberrl. 
dances, Immense; Jimmy Wall, b. f., riot; Loon 
Rogee, pleased; Lea Jundts, equilibrists, well re- 
ceived. MAJESTIC (Harry Revlr, mgr.; sgent 

direct).— Carr Trio, singing; Ed Emley, ventrilo- 
quist; Carrier, foot Juggler. 

EUOENB K. OWEN. 



SAE ANTONIO, TEX, 

BOYAL (Lloyd Spencer, mgr.; agent, O. E. 

Hodklna). — Lloyd and St. Claire, singing and 

talking, entertaining; Walter and May, sketch. 

well presented; Jarvls, Mann and Jurande, songs, 

very good; Goyt Trio, acrobata, clever. STAB 

(Kennedy A Wyler, mgrs.; agent, S.-C.).— Louise 
Garvlco, sanga, hit; Smith Bros., feats of 
strength, greet; Tracy and Carter, s. and d.. 

pleased. HAPPY HOUR (J. A. Allen, mgr.; 

sgent, S.-C.).— Kelly and Wayne, sketch, scream; 
Folwer and Co., sketch, applause. 

BEN MILAM. 



SAVANNAH, OA. 

ORPHBUM (Joseph A. Wllensky, mgr.; agent. 
Inter-State; rehearsal Monday 2). — The Five Co- 
lumbiana, "A Bit of Dresden Chins," a distinct 
novelty; Jacques Creno, wire walker, very clever: 
Vontello and Nina, excellent; Forrester land 
Lloyd In s. snd d., made good Impression; Musi- 
can Bentley, xylophone soloist, bit. COZY 

(Charles Bernard, director; Arthur Lucas, mgr.). 
—The Zlnn Muslcsl Comedy Co., dosed six weeks' 
engagement at thla house 19. Motion pictures 

changed dally are now exhibited. BIJOU 

(Wells, Wllmer dt Vincent, direction; B. C. 
Herndon, mgr.).— The Bijou Stock Co.. under 
tbe direction of E. A. Schiller, are presenting 
this week a novelty and surprise entitled 
"Midi Belle," a comedy with music. 

B. M. ARTHUR. 



SEATTLE, WASH, 
OBPHKUM (Csrl Relter, mgr.).— Ida Fuller, 
scenic effects, splits top of bill with Arthur 
Dunn snd Msrle Glssler, many laughs; William 
Gould, finished entertainer; Faye, Miller and 
Weston, bit of blU, Fsye gets billing; Mildred 
Morris snd Co., very amusing; Violet King, 
scored; Krooemsnn Bros., very clever. MA- 
JESTIC (Frank Donnellan, mgr.).— Masos and 
Maaette, acres m; Foster snd Foster, very amus- 
ing; Noodles Fsgsn, headline, decided bit; Per- 
soul and Halliday, very pleasing; Oeorgle Nelson, 
fine; Stlckney's Circus, very clever. PAN- 
TAG E8' (Alex. Psntsges. mgr.).— Psullne, held 
over ss headllner; Two Colemana, very clever; 
Borslnl Troupe, wonderful; Swedish Ladles' Quin- 
tet, riot; F. Artusa, clever; Pauline, drawing. 
Immense crowds. W. 0. T. 



SIOUX CITY, LA, 

ORPHBUM (Martin Beck, gen. mgr.; agent, 
direct. 8unday rehearaal 10).— Ben Welch, liked; 
Frank Tlnney, continuous laugh; Howard's Musical 
Shetlsnds, exceptionally clerer; Klein Family, 
bicyclists, good sight set; Ous Henderson, wire 
walker, fair; Loncton, Lucler and Co., noisy but 
laugh*. C. 8. O. 

SPOKANE, WASH. 

ORPHEUM (Martin Berk. gen. mgr.; agent, 
W. V. A.). — Creany arid Payne, entertaining; 
Madame Morlchlnl, excellent; "The Devil, the 
Serpent snd tbe Man." great; Avery and Hart, 
made good; Berg' a Six Merry Girls, landed solid: 
Allen Wlghtman, novel; Seeback snd Co., went 

big. PANTAGES* (E. Clsrke Walker, mgr.; 

agent, W. 8.)- — CaHtellane and Brother, head- 
liner; Bachelor Club, pleaaed; Morrla and Sher- 
wood Slatern. scored; Dsvey snd Everson, very 
good; Denton and Le Bouf, fair; W. D. Gil son, 

favorite. WASHINGTON (George Blakealey. 

mgr.; agent, B.C.).— Four lovelies. clever; 
Keale and KrlHcoe, a hit; Louis Guertln, en- 



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FEB. 28, HAMMERSTEIN'B. NEW YORK. 

Using Hartford Tires Exclusively. 

JOCK 
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THE SCOTCH COMIC 

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Ho impersonation of any not. 
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The Brownies and Co. 

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THE GREATEST OF CLASSICAL DAB OSES, 
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RAY W. SNOW 

"THE MAN ABOUT TOWH." 

FlayiBff 8ULLIYAH 4V OOHSTOIHE OTEOUTT. 

THE GREAT 

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VON SERLY Sitters 

"A Lively Floturo from Hungary." 

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Joyed; Helen Carmen, went well; Curlton Staters, 
fair; Edwin Winchester, ordinary. 

R. E. M'HUGII. 



ST. PAUL, MINN. 

ORPIIEIJM (Martin Deck, Ren. mgr.; agent di- 
rect; rehearsal Sunday 10). — Eva Taylor and Co.. 
Hketch, pleasing; Eddie Leonard, b. f., good; 
Zanettos. Jugglers pleased; Donovan and Arnold, 
talking, pleaHe; I»ckwood and McCarty. songs, 
pleasing; Kramer and Scheck, athletes, good, 

Sandhcrg and I^'e, comedians, fair. MAJKS- 

TIO (C. II. Miles, mgr. ; agent, S.-C; rehearsal 
Monday 10). —Don and Thompson. songs and talk- 
ing, fair; Brothers Devan. acrobats, good; Mi- 
lano and Alvln. sketch, fnlr; Art Adair, musical, 

pleases; Joseph Cataldo. 111. songs, pleasing. 

STAR (A. H. Moeller, reB. mgr.).— New Century 
(Jlrls, good show. Next, Merry MaldenH. 

BEN. 

SYRACUSE, N. Y. 

<:i;.\\h * .Ins. Pearlsteln. mgr.; agent. U. B. 
»» ; n ii.'.n >;il Mmiday 10:30) .- --Inxa and !»rella, 
i;nml; Hurry KIHninls and Co., fair; W. C. 
Fields, went Mir. F.I Cota. good George Belian 
and » <> In "I'll'- SIl'h of the Rose." the best 
ske'-l ii here in -<>me 1 1 ni« • : lilxley and Kink, 

p-ml ||ie I-'. .Ill- 1 |i>||,.\v .1 \ s went Idtf 

sam ii;i:i:man 

TORONTO, ONT. 
SIIKA'S (J. Shen, inj^r. ; aircnt, I'. 15. (). ; ru- 



th' World Dan- 
clever; Charlie 

and Co., good; 
Three Ernests, 

views. MA- 

rehearaal Mon- 



hcarsal Monday 10). — "Top o' 
cers," great; Elizabeth Murray. 
Case, a scream; Edwin Barry 
Patterson and Kaufman, clever; 
plea atng; Three Nevarros, fine; 
JESTIC (William Morris, mgr.; 
day 19). — Fred Karno'n London Company, a 
laughing hit; Great I.e Pages, sensational; Hallen 
and Hayes, good; the Mayvlllcs, good; Marshall 
and King, a success; Sadie Weston, well re- 
ceived; Connor and O'Dcn, fair; Gllhan and Mur- 
ray, good. GAYETY (J, R. Henry, mgr.).— 

(lay Masquerade™, a big hit. STAR (F. W. 

Stair, mgr.). — The Empire Burlesque™, well re- 
vived GRIFFIN'S AYRFS STREET (Peter 

P. Griffin, mgr.). — Vaudeville and pictures. 

HARTLEY. 



agent direct; rehearsal Monday 11). — Much dis- 
appointment over non-appearance of Pauline. He 
was heavily billed for this week, but waa held 
over at Seattle. Only five acts appear, against 
the usual six. Vlna's Models, good; Norrls, 
trained Batioons, fair; the Hedllckera, refined; 
Ereeio Bros., musical; the Montgomery!, stock 

feature, concludes the bill. NATIONAL (Glllls. 

mgr.; agent, Edw. Flsber; rehearsal Monday 11). 
— Norrls' Dog Circus; Halght, Dean and Co., 
sketch; Jack Oliver, b. f. ; 111. songs and m. p. 
NOTES. — The Grand reopens under new man- 
agement, Brinkman A Phlpps. Theatre has been 
remodeled and decorated; plays three shows daily, 
presenting this week Hunt's musical comedy 
In "The Rajah. MAC. 



Wayfarers, featured by one good singer; Salvall. 

card manipulator. GRAND (Kelly A Rowe, 

mgrs.). — First week of burlesque. Grace Bel 
mont featured In "The Passing Show," drew big 
houses; good olio. HUGH. 



TYRONE, PA. 

m.FOr (M. L. Schafbley, mgr.; agent. Gus 
Sun; rehearsal Monday 1). — 17-19: Bartlno's 
Aerial Hogs, good; Mr. and Mrs. James Silver, 
"Old Hurley," pleased. 21-2.1: Ed Gardner, Jug- 
gler, good; Ilert and Emma Spear, planolog, 
g""d. J. I). COCHRAN. 

VANCOUVER, B. C. 

OKPIIKI'M (W. I>. Ascough. mgr.: agent, 
S.C. : rehearsal Monday 11). —Six Schliivonys. 
H<roliiits. big lilt, and Phantastlc Phantoms, ex- 
'illeiit, share honors; Harry Baeheller. opened 
stroim; Kelly and Went worth, sketch, good; 
Ralph Whitehead, pleased: Three Singing Girls, 
lumlcil solid. PA STAGES' (Goo. Ager, ragr. ; 



WINNIPEG, CAN. 

DOMINION (W. B. Lawrence, mgr.; agent. 
William Morris).— Week 14: Willa Holt Wake- 
field, big winner; Merry Macgregors, very good: 
Stelner Trio, bar, pleasing; Mosber, Hayes and 
Mosher. cyclists; Herb Mitchell, Ames and Cor- 

bett, Zlska and Saunders. John Gilbert. BIJOU 

(Geo. Case, mgr.; agent, S.-C). — Four Idanlas. 
went big; Maude Hall Macy and Co., very good: 
Boyle Brothers, clubs and hoops; Countess Leon- 
tine, singing; Billy Elwood. WALKER (C. P. 

Walker, mgr.; agent. Orpheum Circuit). — Seven 
Bel fords, headlined, scored big; Jeanle Fletcher, 
well received; Williams, Thompson and Co.. Im- 
mense: Booth Trio, cyclists, very good; Bernlce 
Howard and Co. In "The Slave"; Cromwell and 
Samsc, bar; Blssett and Scott, s. and d.; Gypsy 



WORCESTER, MASS, 

POM'S (C. J. Crlddle, mgr.; agent. U. B. O. : 
rehearsal Monday 10). — Janet Priest and her 
Holland Helnles, pleased; Charles and Fannie 
Van. big hand; "The Visitor," by Porter J. 
Wbltet and Co.. Intensely interesting; J. T. 
Ray and Fred Nice in "My Friend from Home," 
well received; Leo Carrlllo repeats former suc- 
cess; Lamont's Performing Cockatoos, Interest- 
ing; Konery Bros., dlabolo, hoops and boom- 
erangs, good. A. T. C. 

Y0UNOST0WN, 0. 
PRINCESS (Fltch ft Hanltch, mgrs.; sgent. 
Gus Sun). — Arthur Guy's Minstrels, opened en- 
gagement Feb. 21. to capacity. Features of the 
show, which Is excellent throughout, are Arthur 
Guy and Eddie Francis, minstrel comedians; 
Kennedy and Lee, s. and d. comedians; Onthank 
and Blanchette, acrobats, and the Eagle Quar- 
tet. The attraction has a woman manager, Mrs. 
Arthur Guy. NOTES.— The Star, a motion pic- 
ture bouse, is play lug vaudeville acts In addition 
to usual program. — Business Rhows improvement 
since the departure of "Billy" Sunday, the base 
ball evangelist. Sunday packed a "tabernacle" 
seating 7.000 people twice dally during his six 
months' stay. C. A. LEEDY. 



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*tH E GLOBE ELECTR l1cf^PEC?C G\ . 363 W. 42d St, N. Y.Gly 

Temple Theatrical Exchange 



E. P. OHUROHILL. 



Reams 00741-0 Adams Exprese Bulldloo, 105 Dearborn St., CHICAGO 

CAN USE ACTS FOR IMMEDIATE AND LATER TIME 

VAUDEVILLE AOTS. 

THE GRIFFIN CIRCUIT 

Haa plenty of time with short Jumps. Bo ohing m ore houses in Canada than all other agents put together. 

Booking Office, VARIETY Theatre Bullilng, Toronto Canada, 
Oaa aae a few mors enperiaaosd road er field men, 



Booking the longest chain of Vaudeville Theatres wsst of Chicago. Playing the best acta in vaudeville. 

BERT LEVEY CIRCUIT 

INDEPENDENTHVAUDEVILLE 

144-150 POWEli ST., SAN FRANCISCO, OAL. 




Mail Office: Suite 101 to 206 Kskkerbockef Theatre Bldg., 1402 Broadway, New York City, N. V. 

M. B. 8HEEDY, Pros. JOHN J. QUIGLEY. Sec, and Trees, 

ED. MOZART, Viee-Pres. GEO. J. BYRNE, Gen. MgT. 

BRANCH OFFICES: Tremont Theatre Bldg., Boston. Hail John J. Qulgley, Manager. 

Pittsburgh, Pa,, Vsrbeck A Fan-ell, Managers. 

Issuing Contracts for 50 Weeks. Booking over lOO Houses 

Using a form of contract approved by the White Rats of America, which guarantees sppearanoe of artist. 



EUROPEAN OFFICE 

BERLIN, GERMANY. 

RICHARD PITROT, 
Representative. 



PAHTAOES CIRCUIT 



SF 



VAUDEVILLE THEATRES, Ioc. 

ALEXANDER PANTAGE8, President and 
Manager, 



OFFICES 
NEW YORK 
CHICAGO 
SAN FRANCISCO 
SEATTLE 
DENVER 



EDW. J. FISHER 

VAUDEVILLE AGENT, 
PANT AGES' BLDG., SEATTLE, WASH, 

Address direct, or LOUIS PINCUB, care Pat Casey, New York. 
MINNEAPOLIS BRANCH, 807 Sykss Bldg. EDWIN R. LANG, Dexter Bldg., Obioage, UL 

"We promise 10 weeks. We hare 60." 



% ENGLISH PROFESSIONAL JOURNAL 

Circulation guaranteed to be larger than that of any English journal devoted to the Dramatio ar 

Vaudeville Professions. Foreign subscription, 17s. fid. per annum. 





NEW YORK AGENTS— Paul Tausig, 104 East 14th St., and Samuel Frenoh A Bona, 84-88 West 
SSnd Street. 

Artists visiting England are invited to send particulars of their sot and dats of opening. 
STAGE Letter Box is open for the reception of their mail. 

16 YORK STREET, COVENT GARDEN, LONDON, W. O. 



and other houses in Illinois, Indiana and Iowa. 

CHA8. H. DOUTRIOK, Manager. 
Room 89, 08 La Salle St., Chicago, 



WANTED, Big Comedy and Novelty Feature 

Acts to write or wire opea time. Booking Thalia, Chloago; Joliet, Bloomington, Elgin, Aurora 

and other houses in Illinois, Indiana 

DOUTBICa'S B00KIN8 EXCHANGE 

VAUDEVILLE ACTS WANTED AT ALL TIMES 

Send in your open time. Performers desiring to break their jump between Chloago and New York we 
would be pleased at all times to assist you, and can book you on short notice. We control the best 
time in this locality, and performers of ability oan always get time. Furthermore, we only book 
responsible houses. 

ROYEITS VAUDEVILLE CIRCUIT 

Tel. 1117 COUNT. Rooms 806.6-7, Appola Building, 886 Fourth Ave,, PITTSBURG. PA. 

HOWARD ROYER, Manager. 

PORTOLA CAFE 

HIGHEST CLASS-AMERICA'S GREATEST 

Flood Bldg., San Fraeclsco, Cal. 

Playing the biggest and beat Dancing, Musical, Singing snd Novelty Acts on the Amerioan and European 
stage- From four to twenty weeks' contracts. Address 

TONY LUBELSKI, Amusement Maaaaer. 

WANTED WANTED WANTED 

CLEVER PEOPLE WHO ARE LOOKING FOR A LONG SEASON'S WORN, 

WE PLAY FIFTY CONSECUTIVE WEEKS EACH YEAR. Up to date we are on our forty-third 
week and will continue until the last week in May. HAVE YOUR NAME ON OUR BOOKS. State 
in your 8rst letter full particulars regarding your line of work. ALSO STATE LOWEST SALARY. 
Anyone writing for engsgement, send photo or letter head with photo on aame. Can always use good 
singers. "We keep all photos." Address all letters to MATHEW OTT, 178A Tremont 8t., Rooms 67-66, 
Boston, Mass., care of PHIL OTT'S COMEDIANS. 



Notice MANAGERS 



ARTISTS Notice 



JACK 







AMERICAN THEATRICAL BOOKING OFFICES 

We have n oved into our New Suite of Offices, the BEST EQUIPPED East of New York. 
ROOM for MANAGERS— RECEPTION ROOM for ARTISTS. 

Now Booking Aots for Theatres, Parks, eto. 
7-8 PELHAM BLDG., 74 BOYLSTON ST., COR. TREMONT, BOSTON. 



PRIVATE 



When annoering advertisements kindly mention Variety. 



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VARIETY 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



REPRESENTATIVE ARTISTS 



THZ VENTRILOQUIST WITH A PRODUCTION 

ED. F. 

REYNARD 



Beth Dewberry and Jawa Jawasoa ta 

"A morning nr hioxsvillz," 

Direction JACK LETT. 



MONA 




Tko Champion Singers of VaaslevUW 



The BMt 



Quintette ia Vaudeville. 



Sam J. Curtis - (o. 



MELODY AND MIRTH. 
Xa the Original "School Act." 






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A ll oa f music ar ranged b y Ooo. Bo taf ord. 
FEB. IS, ORPHEUM, OINCTNNATL 



BREAKWAY 



BARLOWS 



It Isn't the name that makes the set — 
It's the act that makes the name. 







THE KINO OF TRET. AND. 

JAMES B. DONOVAN 

AHD 

RENA ARNOLD 

QUEEN OF VAUDEVILLE. 

DOING WELL, THANK YOU. 

Director end Advieor, Kins; Pat Oaasy. 



Harry Atkinson 



UNITED TIME. 
FAT CASEY, Agent. 



GRIFF 



Would like to hear from 
Mr. Frank Conroy, of 
Conroy and Le Maire, re 
the baseball. 

Griff's lamp trick oa 

the billiard cue and the 

talk connected with it It 

entirely his own. 

PAUL DURAND, Agent. 
FEB. SI, KEITH'S THEATRE, COLUMBUS. 

Van Cleve, Denton 




H VAUDEVILLE 



HONEY JOHNSON 

ON THE MORRIS TIME 

Doing Hloaly. 
FEB. fS, AMERICAN, CHICAGO. 

THE MONETA FIVE 




LYRIC 
LUEURY, 



EVENTNO 
AT 



Veoaliata and Instrumentalists. Iatrodaoing solos, 
duos, trio, qaartsts aad quintets, playiag violin, 
flute, mandolin, harp-guitar, banjo, piano, oomet, 
baas flata and saxaphoue. 



VIOLET PEARL 

Featured with M. M Thisas's 
"WINE, WOMAN AND BONO." 

MARSHALL P. WILDER 

ATLANTIC CITY. N. J. 

Bell *Phone 1M. 




and 



GartelleBros. 

Introducing Singing, Dancing and 



Direction JAMES E. PLUNKETT. 



Mason i Keeler 



Direction, MOBT H. SINGER, 
Princess Theatre, Chicago. 







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GAVIN - PLATT 



THE 



PEACHES 



Presenting "THE STOLEN KID." 
Permanent address, Clifton, N. J., L Box 140. 




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Pete" 



Opened Feb. 11, for 
three weeks, at the 
NEW YORK HIPPO- 
DROME 

Direction, 
M. 8. BENTHAM. 



JOLLY - WILD 

ABB COMPANY. 

Presenting 

"**. F. BARHUM, JR." 

Many a fallow gets oredit for being eccentric 
when he ought to be in a paddsd cell. 



WIGGINS PARM 

Apply to THE CHADWICX TRIO. 

STUART BARNES 

Direction OEO. HOMABB. 

KATHERYN PEARL 

Featured with M. M. Thiese's 
"WINE, WOMAN ABB SONQ^ 

THREE COLES 

Norelty Tight and Bounding Wire Acrobats. 
Season '09-'10, "POLLY OF THE CIRCUS." 



Whils the oab horses wear sleigh-bells it doesn't 
prove there is snow on the ground. Griff: Your 
out ia the Encore indicates that you hers con- 
tracted the American smile. Looks good, too. 

Will bat a "quid" this page is the most interest- 
ing one of all VARIETY'S advertisement pages. 

Address VARIETY, London. 




The Three 




BROADWAY, 

CAMDEN, N. J., 

Neit week (Feb. 21). 



O. L. HALL (in the Chicago "Journal") says the 

Terry Twins 

look as muoh alike as the proverbial peas ia a 
pod. 

Agents and Managers address oars VARIETY, 
Chicago. 

CARITA DAY 

Df VAUBEVTXLK 

The 6 Flying Banvards 

FEB. tl, ALHAMBRA. NEW YORK. 
FEB. 28, KEITH'S. PHILADELPHIA. 



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MB, F. ZTEOFEXD, JR. 
'Ot-'OS-'IO. 



BARRY »» WOLFORD 

I i | YpfCAi- 1 mat | 3S I am 

In Their Own Comedy Creation, 
••IT HAPPENED ON MONDAY." 
Booked Solid until July, lilt. Week Feb, ft, 
FOLTS, SPRINGFIELD. 

JAMES E PLUNKETT, Smart Agent. 

CHARLES AHEARN 




"THl BACINO MAN." 
CTRCUTT. PAT 




Melrose '■. Kennedy,, 

Care of PAT CASEY 

NABELLE NARCHELLE 

" THE GIRL IN THE BALLOON " 

AMERICAN, BOSTON, NEXT WEEK (Fsb. fll). 



CAIN MAKE GOOD on ANY BILL at ANY TIMB 



JEANETTE 



DUPR.EE 



15 Mlgasats>s of Comsjenjr axaasfl Song's iaa On* 

When answering advertisements kindlf mention Variety. 



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Goes the strongest every day. BIO HIT, GREAT SUCCESS. THIS WEEK at the COLUMBIA, CINCINNATI. Read more opinions about this remarkable performance 

"BNQUIB BK," CIN CINNATI (FEB. 31). "COMMBBCIAL TBIBUNB." 

A MEBITOBIOTJB BILL. 
"There la merit In ererj act at the Cblnabta Theatre, tout tha eeferan tight wire performer. GREAT BILL AT THE COLUMBIA. 

S*!5*^ w J» * tl " l 2S& "i^ w a M .f '• Ur ' ln ""* "" * work * <toU « Dt « 1 ttnndreda of old frieoda. "Calcedo, tha greatest of all 'wire' workers, opened hla act with his wlra tnmbllnf. d.nctnn 

Who applaaded hM shlU and daring. » n< i graceful poaaa, ate., ate." 

MABAOEBJ, AOBBTB aad all, addreaa Unmediatelj as par Boats, 



Ciionltj or to permanent addreu, t Stone 6t, Baw York, oars J. J. Jails A Co. 



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K Inch, 1 Column, S>4 for 4 Tlmei K lnch r 1 Column, »4 foi- 4 Tlmei 

STUART BARNES I "atbekn peakl 



•BO. H0MAB8. 



with M. ht •*. -«e»e 
'WINE, WOMAN ANT 40*4. 



1 Inch, 



g Coluani, S19.50 for 4 Tirnm 



WILLA HOLT WAKEF ELD 



WILLIAM M0BBI8 OIBOUTT. 



Psrsenal direotion, B A. MTEBS. 



Inch, 1L Column, 07 for 4- imSf 1 Inch, U Column,! LlSiji 



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Mason I Heeler 



Theatre, Ohl< 



BESSIE BROWNIE 



"THE 111 It Ofl 



Going With A Circus? 



That's the best way in the world to get lost unless you advertise. Vaudeville 
never hears of you, managers forget you and when the season ends you must 
start all over again boosting yourself to the front. 

Start advertising in VARIETY NOW. Keep it up all Summer. Advertise 
continuously. Keep everlastingly at it. That's the way to keep KNOWN. 
There are scores of acts compelled to satisfy themselves with "small time" be- 
cause they have not advertised. They were the ones who said: '1 don't need 
to advertise; everybody knows me." They are themselves alone to blame. 
They did not keep their NAME TO THE FRONT. 

Don't become a "waizer"; be an "Izzer"— ADVERTISE. 

If you want results, advertise in VARIETY. 

These illustratione and rates are for Artists only, and no Uvwrtisesnant 
accepted for lass than four times. Copy may bo changed weekly if desired. It 
la desirable for advertisers to make frequent changes in standing advertisements; 
it attracts additional attention. 






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1 Inch, Across 4 Columnt, S35 for> 4 Tlmea 



Sam Chip \ Mary Marble 



In ABBA MABBLB BOLLOCK'S Belft DUlerae. with Dittie., deei*a*ted "IN OLD EDAM" Booked aoUd entll Jc 



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JOHN W. DUNNE. Hotel York, New York City 



ltt Inch, Across 4 Colums, $37.50 for 4 Times 



VABTBTT, Jan. IS, Atlantis Oltr-'They hare the asatsst < sUter* sot aees hare la a 



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Address 300 W. 96th St., Now York City 



••THE ARTISTE AND THE CLOWN" 



Phono osai Riverside 



8 Inches, Across 4 Colui 



•75 for 4 Times 



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ANNABELLE WHITEORD 

" THE GIBSON BATHING GIRL." " THE BRINKLEY GIRL." " THE BRINKLEY BATHING GIRL" 

LATE OF "FOLLIES 1907-'08-'09 " 



IN VAUDEVILLE about February 14 



ASK PAT CASEY 



Whm sssieeWsf s w^ti r i ls ew esss s b s sTs sass t sss Vabtbtt. 



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WE WI1X PUBLBH ALL THE SOMGS WEI T 1EE AED H7VO ST EOEA BAYE8 AMD JAOE EORWORTH; ALSO AET OTKEE 80EO THAT IB ITT TO PEIET. 
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TEH SI THE XZSS OF SOEO THAT WILL MASS THEM SIT UP ASS TASS EOTIOE. IF YOTJ WAST ANOTHER "KOSST SOT" HEBE IT IS. 



"DON'T YOU WISH THAT IT WAS SUMMER?" 



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By BATES and EORWORTH. 
SOS AST S2SS OF ACT. GOCD OATOHT OHORUB. 



ABAZSTT 
ARTISTS, BASS TTiTUll POME AEOUED ASS GET ACQUAINTED. 



By BATES and NOEWOETH. 

AS BAIT UBS LOTS •TOBY. TMa Is the tnt Bowery Bey hdc 
"laat'i Haw X Lara Yea, Mam." Tom kaew you naad a aeaf la 
act Ilka tale. 



WILL ALWAYS HAVE SOMETHTEO OUT OP THE ORDTEARY TO HAED YOU. TO TARE GOOD OAEE OP TOU 
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PROFESSIONAL MAS AOER AT TVS FXASO GENERAL STXLXTT 

WHEN WBJTXBO FOB PEOPESSIOEAL COPIES OB OBCHESTAATIOHB SEED LATE PROGRAM. SO CARDS, 

YOU BE FOR US AND WE'LL BE FOR. YOU 



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An jAbsolutely Novel and PROVEN Attraction Anywhere 

DARI NG THRILLING SENSATIONAL 
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He Challenges the World 






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Originators of the most daring, sensational novelty ever devised. This Week (February 21st), Proctor's, Newark 

POSITIVELY THE ONLY ACT OF ITS KIND IN THE WORLD 



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