The New York Clipper (October 1904)

OCTOBER 22. THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. 801 OUR LONDOR LETTER. (MOM OCS OWIC C0BBI3F0.SDr.NT.) rllpper Bureau, 48< C'ranbonrne Street. Leicester Square, London, W. O. Oct. 1. Satisfactory business Is being done at all the amusement places, excellent weather and attractive offerings being responsible for the prevailing prosperity. At the music balls the \merlcao cards are the features and their eood places on the bills are Justly deserved. The Influx of American vaudevllllans Is In- creasing at such an alarming rate that It looks as If the American vaudeville houses will soon be short of headllners. The farewell performance of "The Prince of Pllsen" was given at the Shaftesbury last night and the entire company, with a few ex- ceptions, sails for Mew York today. A packed house witnessed the final performance and the event will long be remembered by those present. Manager Reed deserves great credit for the clever manner In which be Introduced Eleanor Bobaon to the English tneatregolng public. "Merely Mary Ann" was put on at the Duke of York's without mention being made of the star and Miss Robson's perform- ance was so commendable that she was Im- mediately taken np by the critics, who gave her the strongest notices given an American actress In some time. Her success really saved the piece from being a failure. The business continues to be big. Charles Wyndbam. together with Mary Moore and the members of a specially se- lected company, sails for New York on Oct. 19. On Nov. 14 they are to start proceed- ings at the New Lyceum Theatre with a revival of "David Garrlck," without a doubt the most popular play In Sir Charles' reper- tory. It la not his Intention, however, to rely solely upon it. Daring the coarse of his American engagement he will also pre- sent "Mrs. Gorrlgan's Necklace" and "The Case of Rebellious Susan." No new piece will be produced until the return of the com- pany to London, an event that may be ex- pected to occur somewhere about Easter. Forbes Robertson has secured the Ameri- can and English rights of a new five act play of Mr. Esmond's which deals with modern life in a serious spirit In this piece, as yet nnnamed, Mr. Robertson Intends to appear next January in New York, and after- wards, when he has toured the United States, at some London theatre. The actor's role Is said to be very strong and Gertrude Elliott has also been well provided for. Justin Huntly McCarthy, author of several successful romantic dramas, copyrighted last Wednesday, at the Grand Theatre, Margate, a new drama of his concerned with the Eng- lish Civil War, and entitled "The Lady of Loyalty House.' The copyright performance was rendered necessary by the fact that he Intended publishing a book the day following based upon his play. The Shubert Brothers will probably open tbelr season at the New Waldorf Theatre with a new musical play by an English play- wright. Frank Curzon has concluded an arrange- ment with Maltland Dicker by virtue of which the latter takes over for a season tbe control of the Avenue Theatre, and will produce there, on Oct. IS or thereabouts, a new romantic drama written by Mrs. Tom Kelly, entitled "The Court of Honour," snd concerned with the England of Restoration times. Frank Cooper and Conway Tearle have already been engaged for the piece, and a well known actress has also been ap- proached In connection with tbe leading role. A. W. Plnero's Interesting play, "Letty," made Its appearance In Suburbia last Mon- day, at the Marlborough Theatre, and met with a most hearty reception from the large audience present. It was admirably pre- sented by Charles Frohman's company, which Included Irene Vanbrugh and H. B. Irving In their original parts. The play Is magni- ficently mounted and a great success Is looked for on tour. The most important, perhaps startling, theatrical news of the past week baa been that announcing the termination of Harri- son and Maudes Joint management of the Haymarket Theatre. For nearly eight years now Cyril Maude and his colleague have been associated In what has been one of the most successful theatrical partnerships of modern stage history, so that the "luck" of the Haymarket has become proverbial In tbe gossip of the green room. But next Sum- mer the long connection of the two Haymar- ket managers will cease, and Frederick Har- rison will remain In solitary possession and continue in the management of the theatre, of which from the first he has been sole les- see. It Is Mr. Harrison himself who has dissolved the partnership. Last Monday John Hare started his pro- vincial tour at Edinburgh. The play on which he Is relying Is Mr. Barrle's "Little Mary," the leading feminine character being played by Hilda Treveyan. Mr. Plnero Is conducting tbe rehearsals of "A Wife Without a Smile," at Wynd- ham's, where the piece, which is in three sets, may be expected during the early part of October. George Bernard Shaw appears to have been quite busy play writing lately. A new political comedy of his, the being of which Is sufficiently Indicated by Its title, "John Bull's Other Island," Is to be one of tbe chief features of Mr. Vedrenne's season at the Court Theatre. And Mr. Shaw has also dedicated to Arnold Daly and other Ameri- can admirers of "Candida" his new one act Play, named "How He Lied to Her Hus- band," which Mr. Daly baa produced In the United States. The following is from a London paper: "Joseph Jefferson, fondly remembered by old playgoers for his exquisite Impersonation of 'Rip Van Winkle.' announces his Intention of retiring from tbe stage on the ground of falling health and old age.' Mr. Jefferson comes of an o:d acting stock. Hie father and crunl father were distinguished leaders of t lie new Ytirk stage, while In a generation still mure remote his great grandfather, an r'ogllshinnn pure and simple, was a member of Gsrrlck's company at the Drury Lane." Heba Raufmann, novelty toe dancer, who has been with "The Prince of Pllsen" Co., has been engaged for the Albambra ballet as premier dancer, gud she is also to Intro- duce her specialty. Next Thursday night 'The Earl and tbe Girl" celebrates its three hundredth per- formance at tbe Lyric. George Rollit's farce, "The Money Mak- ers," Is to be produced In New York by Fisher and Bvley during tbe season. Following his usual custom, Mr. Tree is preparing a special souvenir of "Tbe Tem- pest," for distribution on the occasion of the fiftieth performance at His Majesty's of that piece. Tbe memento will take tbe form of a tastefully bound copy of Shakespeare's fantasy, furnished with notes and numerous illustrations. Mr. Tree Intends that the souvenir shall become tbe property only of ■hose present at the fiftieth performance; thereafter neither love nor money will In- duce him to part with a copy. H. 8. Whitney, "The Prince of Pllsen sprinter," returns to America with the com- pany, and takes with blm several prizes. In- cluding one for the theatrical championship, in which he made remarkable time for the hundred yards. Next Thursday Louis Waller will present the new romantic drama. "His Majesty's Servant," at the Imperial Theatre. The play is by two Americans, Sarah Barnwell Elli- ott and Hand Hosford. Lonls Waller la to appear ts Michael Moon, the actor, after- wards Malar Mohan, of the King's army. The hero is supposed to be one of those player* who, as His Majesty's, joined the Royalist forces and continued their services under another form, and, of course. Moon performs gallant exploits, saving for instance the life of King Charles II. For the part of the Merry Monarch. Mr. Waller has engaged H. \. Esmond, while, as has been previously announced. Evelyn Millard will play the he- roine. Great pains are being taken at tbe Imperial with two particular sets, which are to Illustrate scenes of the new piece, one be- ing a realistic representation of Boscobel Wood, the other an exact replica of the famous gilt room at Holland House. Last nlgbt Mrs. Brown Potter opened her season at the Savoy with a production of George Daring's four act play, "The Golden Light." From an artistic view point the drama was not a success, and even with the usual pruning the chances are few for even a fair success. The play has been rewritten three times. Frances Belmont, who Jumped from chorus to principal hit In a musical piece in Boston about three years ago, and for a year or more was leading woman with Charles Hawtrey, Is reported to be engaged to Lord Ashburton, one of the wealthiest lords in England. The marriage will probably take place la Feb- ruary. Kettles are to the fore In the local enter- tainment world. Tbe Palace has Its "Magic Kettle." Next week the Hippodrome will have a "Mysterious Kettle" on view for the delectation of Its followers. Dr. Maxim Boyd, the exhibitor, besides performing such ordinary feats, not the least wonderful as cooking a steak on Ice, will demonstrate some extraordinary things opposed to natural laws. He will show how It Is possible to wash linen in a silk hat without the aid of water, to light a cigar with the vapor from the liquid air, to poach eggs In a frying pan on a block of ice In less time than it takes to tell. A notable feature Is that of making ice cream on a bright fire In a frying pan and distribute? the same among the members of the audience. Hill and Wnlttaker, wbo are one of the feature acts at the Pavilion this week, have met with such great success on their Euro- pean appearance that the management of this house has extended tbelr engagement two weeks more, making six weeks In all. They return to America about Dec 1, to play ten weeks of dates, and will return to this country In March, to remain for two years, their time over here being already booked. Happy Fanny Fields Is with us once more. She Is meeting with usual success, which, of course, Is big. at the Tlvoll and Oxford. Kelly and Gillette and the Doberty Sis- ters are also great plaudit winners at tbe Oxford. Two other strong cards at the Pavilion are tbe Judges and Alice Pierce. The lat- ter makes a decidedly good Impression with her impersonations of English celebrities. Chamberlln, the man who manipulates the rope In such a wonderful manner, writes me from Paris that be Is meeting with great succes at the Casino. Other Ameri- cans on the same bill with him are Daisy Dumont and Herbert Lloyd. Tom Hearn, Imro Fox, Frobel and Houge, and Nelson Downes are also In that section. After a successful tour of France, Conway and Leland arrived in town this week and are resting. They play at two suburban halls next week. Glllihnn and Murray occupy a prominent place on tbe bill at the Royal, Holborn, this Alt Holt, who has been on a provlnc'al tour, called today. He intends to return to America very shortly. Radford and Valentine are at the Palace, Glasgow, and hold a good place on the bill. Troba, a most accomplished juggler, who opens an American engagement on the Keith circuit Jan. 16, lops the bill at the Grand Theatre, Hanley, tnls week. All who have seen his act praise It very highly. Mudge and Morton are doing nicely at the Tlvoll. Klein, Ott Brothers and Nicholson sent me n ronte sheet from America which gives their dates up to Jan. 1. I am at a loss to know why they sent me tbe route unless they are coming over here. I hope tbey do join the American colony in London, as their mu- sical act would be a tremendous go at any of tbe first class halls. In addition to the above the following Americans are In London and vicinity: My Fancy, Howard and 8t. Clair, Hume, Roes and Lewis, Marba and Verity, Newhouseand Ward. Hart and Leo, Chung Ling Soo. Brown and Le Clerq, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hughes, Staley's Transformation, George Fuller Gold- en, Manning's Entertainers, Clark and Hamil- ton, R. G. Knowles, Young America Quintet, LI1 Hawthorne, Mason and Keeler, Donald- son Brothers and Ardel, Manhattan Comedy Four, Burns and Evans. Billy Tucker, Dutch Daly, Goggln and Davis, W. C. Fields, Burt Shepard, Eugene Stratton. Blnns and Blnns, Billy Englloh, Robertus and Wllfredo, BIJou Russell, Julia Mackcy, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Knox, Harry Edeon, Brown and Nevarro. Howard and Harris, Grant and Grant, Jules Keller, Martlne and Son, Houdlni, Dave Marlon, De Blere, Bonnie Goodwin, Geraldo. Terry and Lambert, the Valdares, Lowell and Lowell, Cummlnger, Imro Fox. Ergootl snd King Louis. Starr and Leslie, Margaret Asbton, Du Bols and Ramza, Booker and Narbls, the Great Ahrensraeyer. Fred Her- bert, Ross and Grayson, Charles Mil- dare. Drlscoll and Seattle, Gotham Four, Carl Hertz, Bard and O'Brien, Maud Court- ney, Belle Davis and picks, Cheevers and Kennedy, Martinettl and Gross!, Maxwell and Francis. Joe Peterman, American Comedy Four, Char'es R. Sweet. Over twentv thousand copies of pirated music, thirty-three sets of transfers and four sets of photo zinc blocks were seized In Lon- don alone (luring August by tbe agents of the Mutual Copyright Association. Albert Le Fre, who concludes this week bis engagement with "The Prince of Pllsen" Co., goes upon tbe Moss tour until Christmas. Then be appears In pantomime at the Prince's Theatre, Bristol. « ■ » — The "Common Sense Bracket" Co., In which Henry W. Savage will atar Richard Golden thin season and which will open Its season Oct. 24, Is busy rehearsing night and dnv at the Murray Hill Theatre, this city, which has been leased by Mr. Savage for that purpose. One of the features of the pro- duction will be the Introduction of a rube band, led bv Spader Johnson, who during h's long career fn tbe profession has played many parts. He began an a clown in a one ring circus. A rather interesting circum- stance connected with tbe production Is the fact thst the second act represents the town hall In wblch Rlchnrd Golden first made his appearance before the footlights. It wss in Wlnthrop, Me., that Mr. Golden first entered the dramatic field and In the very opera house which <s represented la the play. Transportation Then and Now. Geo. H. Daniels declares that the St. Loots Fair Is ten times as good as any previous world's fair, and Is willing to wager a free pass from New York to the Inside Inn that the New York Central offers facilities for reaching St. Louis 1,000 times as good as tbey were when tbe Louisiana Purchase was made, and be believes no argument is necessary to convince people of that fact. Let's see: St. Louis never saw a steam- boat till 1817. fourteen years after the Pur- chase; and the first railroad entering; the city was the Missouri Pacific, In 1854. A "trek" from New York to the Mound City must have occupied at least five weeks at tbe time of tbe purchase.—From the Xeii York Prett. World of Players. — Notes from tbe Gay Hickman Co.: We opened our season in Ottumws, la., Aug. 1, to big business, then went to Oskaloosa. la., and broke our own record. Our route takes na South for a few weeks. At Cbanute, Kan., we backed North Bros.' Comedlsns, the hard- est fight and the most friendly one any two repertory companies ever bad, as both com- panies have the reputation of being among the strongest in the West. Manager Car- ter, of North Bros., gave both companies an elegant banquet, which was returned by Manager Hickman, of the Guy Hickman Co., on Saturday night, a farewell banquet to both companies, numbering nearly forty peo- ple in the two companies. It was at an early hour Sunday morning when at the depot the Hickman Co. boarded the train for a three hundred and seventy-flvo mile Jump, bade North Bros, farewell and wished each and every member a successful sea- son. We are now in our old territory, with a swell show and alt kinds of fine spe- cial scenery and paper, doing a record breaking business. Here are a few records we have broken this season: Ottumws, la.; Oskaloosa. la.: Fairfield, la., and Centrevllle, la. We sre playing One bills and- have eight vaudeville acta. Company roster Is: Guy Hickman, manager; Harry Right, advance agent; Harry Schroder, stage manager; 0. M. Blcknell, electrician; George Sailor, mu- sical director; J. A. C. Hickman, scenic artist; Hugh Irvlngtoo, Clyde Hlatt, John Justus, Frederick G. Reynolds, Master Fred- die Stewart, Marlon Glbney, Mae Maxwell, Grace Dale and Mrs. Guy Hickman. — James Spencer, manager of the Spencer Stock Co., writes: ''We closed at Wtldwood, N. J., 8ept, 10, and we were very sorry to lesvo as ft was a successful engagement and the best company I ever bad. Emily Smiley, my leading Juvenile woman, and Maurice Stanford, our heavy and character man, are with me and we are enjoying a much needed rest previous to our Winter engagement. I was tbe guest of the La Zelle Bros., with tbe Hargreavea Circus, last week, and was treated royally by the employes of the circus. I was also present when tbey had a blow down which caused considerable commotion in the neighborhood for some time. Next season the Spencer Stock Co. will open its season the first week In May, and will play Reading, Al- lentown and Philadelphia, previous to our opening at Wlldwood. Blake's Auditorium, the home of the Spencer Stock Co., will be en- larged to 1,200 seating capacity, and our sen son will be twelve weeks. We bad quite a number of professional people visit us during tue Summer." — H. S. Gilbert writes: "I received one hundred and sixty-two letters to my recent 'ad.' In Tun Clipper for people. The Sites Stock Co. will be reorganized Oct. 24 and will open with au entire new cast Oct. 31, featuring Frank Lynn, In a repertory of comedies and dramas. Tbe company will be managed by myself and Will C. Sites, who closed, Oct. 5, with the Edsall-Winthrop Co., In Washington, N. C. A few of the people already engaged are: Violet Edell, Anna Al- lison, Karberlne Kavanaugh, leadB; J. C. Sites, Walter G. Frey and others, fifteen act- ing; people in all. Will C. Sites, one of the enterprising young managers of the com- pany, ts getting out a complete line of special printing, featuring Frank Lynn. Rehearsals have been called for Oct. 23. Tbe tour will Include: Indiana, Virginia, North Carolina and West Virginia. A season of thirty-six weeks, with a Summer stock season to fol- low" — Roster of the Davidson Stock Company: A. E. Davidson, proprietor and manager: John A Clark, business manager; John H. Nicholson, stage manager; Will Gardner, mu- sical director; William Sheffield, John II. Nicholson, J. J. Sheridan, Harry Bewley, Will Finch, James B. Carson, Harry B. Kerr, Har- old Morton, Violet Barney, Jessie Cross, Don- na B. Sol, Mable Eaton and Edith Merton. Season began at Port Huron, Mich., Aug. 2t>. — Richard Mansfield has received from T. Russell Sullivan a completed translation of "La Morte Civile," from tbe Italian of P. Ola- comettl, and be will place the piece In his re- pertory this season, appearing In tbe role of Conrad. This character Is one of the classics of the Italian stage, and was considered one of Tomasso Salvlnl's best roles. — Lorln J. Howard writes: "Tbe May Hos- mer Co. has closed a successful four weeks' engagement at my Chicago theatre and proved conclusively that my patrons desire only well known and first class plays, pre- sented by a first class company. For the fu- ture my policy will be on these lines. I have secured a contract with Mrs. De Mllle for her plays: 'Charity Ball,' 'Men and Women,' The Wife' and 'Lord Cbumley.' I am organiz- ing a double company, and Intend producing two plays a week, one company playing the best towns near Chicago and alternating every three weeks wltb the home stock com- pany. Both companies will be selected with care and only the best plays will be pre- sented, with special scenery and wardrobe for each." — W. E. Flack has retired from James II. Mackle's "Grimes' Cellar Door" Co. — P. David Brattstrom has closed In the title role of "Yon Yonson." He played, last year, the part of Ole, in Ben Hendrlck's "Ole Olson." — Clara Canavan la tbe planlste for D. B. Levis' "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" Co., this season. — The Ycager-Pbeian-Adams combination will make their Initial bid for public favor with "Film-Flam," described as a Japanesque musical oddity from the pen of James Phelan. "Film-Flam" will be produced about Dec, 1, under tbe direction of James Frances, and will take the road, going into Chicago for the Summer In tbe new theatre wblch this new company Is building on tbe old Orpheon Thea- tre site on Washington, between Clark and La Salle Streets. — Managers Raymond ft Powers write: "We are organizing our company for this season, and will present tbe farcical piece, 'The Poor Mr. Rich, with twenty-five styles of special printing and special scenery. We open Oct 24, with a superb cast of players, this being Mr. Raymond's first venture in tbe field of farce comedy. No time or money will be spared to make It a success. Time Is rapidly filling and we anticipate a successful season. F. J. Powers will have cbarge of the advance, with W. E. Rodriguez as second agent. Mr. Raymond will look after tbe Interests back with the show." — Frank Yunker informs us that his father, H. F. Yunker, died on Sept. 22, aged sixty-seven years. — Walter Wilbur announces that the Ark- wrlght Richmond Repertory Co. closed Oct. 1, at Lebanon, Pa. — Rowland ft Clifford Notes: "Tbe Game Keeper" company bas been playing to uni- formly good business through Illinois, Indi- ana and Ohio. Beginning next week this company makes a limited trip through Can- ada, returning to the States in November. Sa- die Marlon bas had, as her guest, her younger sister, wbo was formerly a member of this profession. Baby Brown's specialties meet with much favor In all places visited, and particularly do the audiences enthuse over the little one's dancing. Howard Walsh has completed a comedy drama, on which be has labored for the past few months, and will shortly submit It to the managerial eye. It treats of the Russo-Japanese wsr, and has several sensational scenic festures. — Oscar Dowon ("tbe boy with a grin") Joined the Gormand * Ford Co. last week for lis fifth season. — J. Hil Keller and Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Greene have been engaged for Gordon ft Bennett's "Jerusalem, the Holy City," East- ern company. — Notes from tbe Osmsn-Hoyt Stock Co. - We are now working smoothly and are through with rehearsals. Business has been fairly good and a happier bunch of people never trouped together. On Sept. 20, at Goldsboro, N. C, we celebrated the birthday anniversary of our leading woman, Mrs. Ham- ilton (Helene Relcka). Valuable gifts from all the members of the company and many otber friends poured In during the day, and after the evening performance, the recipient sump- tuously entertained a host of friends and ad mlrers in a bountiful and pleasing styli 1 . Speeches were delivered by the local manager (Mr. Hlgglns), the company manager (Mr. Oaman), his partner, Mr. Uoyt, Mr. St. Cyr, and others, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. We switched our route, by tele- grams, and are now playing a fair data at Winston, to rapacity business. We have good time ahead and everything looks prom- ising for a prosperous season. — Paul F. Case, pianist and magician, writes: "I am In my fourth week as mm'- cal director with McQIII * Sblpman's Key- stone Dramatic company and am also pre- senting my specialty, 'Sparks from the Magic Wand.' The company, which Is larger and better than over before. Is feat- uring a scenic production of Hall Calne's 'The Chrlstl«n." r — The Basle Theatre, Geneva, Swltierland, said to be tbe finest theatre In that countrr, was burned early in the morning on Friday, Oct. 7, snd only tbe four walls remain. The fire occurred when nobody was Inside. Strauss' operetta, "La Chauve Bourls," waa being performed there up to the time of the fire. — W. E. La Rose writes: "I have closed a successful and pleasant Summer season wltb the Mlnnelil Bros.' Big Summer Stock, play- ing leads snd heavies and am re-engaged with the same company for next Summer. In response to my 'ad la Tun Clutch I received about one hundred answers from some of tbe best attractions on the road. I am now playing Captain Dexter, the juven- ile lead. In Ed. Anderson's 'The Midnight Flyer.'" — Uorcourt and Kane have separated. Frank Harcourt has Joined the stock forces at the Standard Theatre, Houston, Texas. — Maud Holllns, who retired from the stsge about three years ago, made her ap- pearance at Taylor s Opera House, Trenton, N. J,, on Oct. 5, under tbe management of V. C. Whitney, In a revival of "Doily Var- den." There was a large audience to wel- come Miss Holllns, who sang the title role, supported by a capable company. — Jobyna Howlnnd, who 1b Mrs. Arthur Stringer In private life, Is very III In Denver, Col., with typhoid fever, — Notes from tbe Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Co.: We bave Just finished part of the Cham- berlln 4 Harrington circuit to very nice business. Elwin Strong, In the dual role, Is getting two and three curtain calls nightly. Chas. W. Young, as McCarty, Is meeting with success, and tbe rest of the company are doing nicely. Our manager, L. E. Pond, Is adding a new first and last act drop, painted by Chris Nlclson, of Chicago. Tim Cupr-nsa and the gentleman In white are both pleasant weekly visitors. — Thos. U. O'N'ell closed wltb the "Hall- road Jack" company at Bay City, Mich., Oct. 1, and is now in St. Mary's Hospital, Saginaw, Mich., with a severe attack of typhoid fever. Mr. O'Nell's engagement will be kept open for him. — Notes from Rentfrow's Jolly Pathfind- ers : We are In our ninth week, playing to ca- pacity business and winning new laurels with our excellent performances. Lout week at Kcndallvlllc, lml., we played to capacity houses every night and are booked for next year's fair at that town. We opened at Springfield, 0„ Monday nlgbt of this week and turned people away. Our specialties. Including Sunetnro's Troupe of Japanese and tbe Lynns. Baby Fallen and Fred Danon meet wltb hearty applause everywhere we play. — Manager Wlnnett contemplates putting out a No. 2 "New York Day by Day" com- pany after election, or before the holidays. — Notes from the Grace Hay ward Co.: The following members of the Grace Hay- ward Co. have organized a social club, called Tbe Good Fellows. Tbe officers are: Iluttle Carmontelle, president; Marie Povcy, treasurer; Harry Fcldman, secretary, and Arthur Chaplain, chef. The club cons'sts of the following members: Jack Ball, 1', J. Kngpn, Joe Lothian, Evn Sargent, Arthur Chaplain, Arthur Meredith, O. W. Winters, John Winters, Harry Feldman, Hattle Car- montelle and Marie Pavey. Meetings are held every night after the performance, when lunch and refreshments are served and all enjoy a jolly good time in honor of the Good Felows' Club. — "The Light House Robbery" Notes, Chas. T. Kales, manager: It will be only a matter of one more week when we will be on our way. We open In New York State with all first class time booked. Although we are not booked solid, we expect to be from tbe way we are receiving open time from house managers wbo are always looking for a first class attraction. — James MrKlhern has signed for the firlnclpal comedy role In "Tbe Fortune Tel- er" Co., under tbe management of Sargent and Milton Aborn. — Hubert G. Vlgnola bas signed for leads with tbe Florence Corbln Stock Co. — Messrs. Sanger and Jordan bave con- cluded negotiations whereby Richard Mans- field acquired from Maude Dixon Salvlnl tbe American rights to "Tbe Outlaw." The play was adapted by T. It. Sullivan, from the Italian, "La Morte Civile." Mrs. Salvlnl has sailed for Europe, bearing the signed con- tract to the distinguished tragedian, To- maso Salvlnl. who played tbe piece In this country, In Italian, some years ago. — Joseph Vance and Bonnie Vance bave closed with "The Liberty Belles" snd re- turned to tbelr borne in Washington, D. C. — Engaged by II. C. Whitney, for "At tbe Little Red School House:" William Fltzslm- mons, for the lend, and Clarence Kent, for tbe heavy, — Mrs. Ida Klefer and her daughter, De Metra May, closed with Brownlce ft Reed's "Ten Nights" Co. on July 10, at Valley Stream, L. I., and returned to their borne In Frankfort, Ind., where ber daughters (Bessie and De Metra) are at school.- — Don Macmlllan writes: "Myself and wife (Dorothy Grey) are in our seventh week with 'Out of the Fold.' playing Toby (principal comedy) and Mam Latbrop (heavy), respec- tively, and .meeting with pleasing success." — Notes from the "When Women Love" Co., Eastern: Spitz ft Nason are tbe mana- gers. Wo are in our fourtb week. Invading all new territory and business continues big. Tbe company, bas received high praise from the press through the territory we have been playing. Roster of company: Sol Braunlg, nannger; Will F. Croucher, business manager ; Frank Lysle. agent: Chas. Latham, Harold Wilson, BenJ. K. Clinton, Herbert Cliesley, Harry Harford, Geo. F. Miller, Guy Hender- son, Louise Mitchell, Marie Fack, Medellne Delmar, Ada Greenhalgb, June Brooks, Gertie Lewis and little Sarah Folwell. — C. E. Beyerle writes tbst he bas bsd a big season wltb his shows, three In number, being: Burk'a "Uncle Tom" Co., Daly's "Ten Nights" Co., both under csnvas, and "Elm- dale Farm, In houses. He Is getting ready for a tour of tbe extreme Western States, with "Elmdale Farm." Weather and business con- tinues good. — Ned and Myrtle Harrington retired from the cast of Hal Reld's "Homespun Heart" Co., st Ogden, Oct. 1, and are In Salt Lake City. ■TT 16 !**'! 1 !- . War<1 ciou * «'■ rogigement with the "Rudolph and Adolph" Company uct- 1U. — Notes from "Tbe Mlsaonrlans," In which Mrs. II. C. De Mllle la to feature Theodore Hamilton this season : The tour will begin lu the letter part of October and Include the principal cities. Among the cast supporting Mr. Hamilton will be: Constance Adams, Mar- garet Moffntt. Cornelia Bedford, J. II. Hiss!- ton, Clement R. Klrby and Nell Moran. The story of "The Mlsiourlans" deals with the llentou-Caltnway feud, a family and factional vendetta such as tbey had In the South in years gone by. Tbe scene Is laid In Central Missouri; tbe time, tbe reconstruction period of the early seventies, Captain Renton, an ex- Coofederate, having become Involved in n Colorado mining deal with his neighbors, Col- onel Callaway, and a banker, Bradley Cass. "Tbe Mlssourlan" was first produced under the name of "Out Thar'," by an excellent stock company. In Rochester, last Summer. — Tbe II. B. Wilber Stock Co.. supporting Owen Ilartlett, will open the season the latter part of October In Pennsylvania, and the tour will Include the large cities of the Sooth. Manager Wllber has engaged for the support of Mr. Bartlett tbe best people obtainable and tbe company includes, besides Mr. Bartlett. tbe following; George Salisbury, Maxwell Hnr rls, Ed. K. Nlner, Walter A. Ackerman, Geo. A. Fcnney, E. C. Andrews, Luetta Salisbury, Etta Arthur, Bertha Davidson, Viola May, 8. 8. Wilcox, II. K. Osborn and the following vaudeville features: Viola May, E. F. Nlner and Walter Ackerman. The repertory will Include all of Mr, Rartlett's plays, with sev- eral others, including: "Down East Folks." "A Fight for a Fortune," "Under the Lash," "A Double Life." "Happy Hooligan's Wed- ding," "The Wife's Atonement" ,r Clnderella" anif a production of "Rip Van Winkle," which, we are Informed, Is considered one of Mr. Bartlctt's greatest successes. Special scen- ery and effects will be carried for the complete mounting of every piny. — Selby Comedy Co. Notes: Business with this company continues excolleut. We are at present among tbe Thousand Islands and everybody Is enjoying the best of health. Last week wss pleasantly as well as profitably spent In Clayton, among tbe many enjoyable features of the week being a twenty-five miles ramble among tbo Islands as tho guest of lo- cal Manager Frank D. Rogers, In bis speedy nsptha launch. "Itheo," female Juggler, still continues to please the people with her dex- terity, and U. 8. Allen, "The Lost Kid," Is making them roar. New plays arc, constantly being added and return dates havo been offered wherever wo have played. Our roster: Selby ft Daly, managers; Arthur L. Selby, stkge di- rector: Bert II. Laaure, stage manager; Geo. II. Hclmer, musical director; J. It. Daly, W. J. McCormack, U. S. Allen, Raymond Leigh, Chas. Sellgmnn, Aldula St. John, Mnudo Dnlv. Edna W. Clymer, C. A. Clymer, Hbeo, wltb A. D. Andrews, representative In advance. — Roster of Belcher's Comedians; Clara Belcher. Mabel Belcher. Jennie Mtllen, Ade- laide Irving, Emery Torbett, Tom II. Wallace, C. II. Adams, K. 8. liayden, Roy Davis, John W. Downs, Jackson M. Helm. John Gibson, Charles Shcppard, John Whitney, J. C. Haw- yer, It. G. Booth, Clark M. l'orier, W. M. tin!- chcr, Emery Torbett, leader of band; Jack M Helm, director of orchestra; W, M. Belcher, manager. — T. II. Wlnnett, play agent, has leased to Dot Knrroll "Tho Moonshiners" and "The Gold King." To Jero McAulIff "Tho Counter- feiters," and to C. K. Champlaln "The West- erner. Owing to the success of "New York Day by Day," this season, Manager Wlnnett writes that he contemplates placing anotbor company on the road after election. — Notes from tho Mnttlce Slock Co, (W. II. Mnttice, manager) : Wo aro In our fifth week nod playing to good business. Wo are feat- uring IxjuIh Ilarmond, in repertory, and It. It. Raymond, dancing pianist, in our vaudeville. Our feature bill Is "Monte Crlsto" and we always, play this bill to B. II. O. Tub 0i.ii RrMAiit.K has aided us In selecting an AI company, to which we heartily return our thanks. — Tot Young, of "Human Hearts" Co., writes: "On Sept. 18 I was granted na abso- lute divorce from Llssle Smith-Young, In Judge Evans' court, Indianapolis." — Walter 0. Brown and the Ellis Sisters havo signed with Ed. Blondell's "Lost Boy" Co., opening about Oct. 20. — The road tour of Vincent C. Harlg's "A Wild Goose Cbase" Co., opens Nov. 10, with a good cast of players and novel vaudovtlio features, consisting of the following: Wm. Tcssler, slack wire; L.'llnn Steele, soubrette; Frank Hurly, musical comedian; Happy Hill Carrol and wife, Jim Collins, Lew Wlthler, Albert Wiltshire, Matnlo Wilton, Sadie Club- man, Albert Fields, and featuring tho Wheeler Sisters. Vincent C. Unrig, manager; Dirk Fulton, orchestra lender; Win. D. Meyer, nd- vanco representative, — Mrs. T. V. Caldwell mourns the loss of hor mother, who passed away Oct. 1, nt her residence, 423 Washington Avenue, Brook- lyn, after an Illness of six monthB. The In- terment occurred 4 In Greenwood Cemetery. — The will of Harry Williams was filed for probata In the Orphans' Court, Pittsburg, Pa., lost week. It disposes of tin estate variously valued st from (000,000 to 1070,000. A large proportion of this Is life insurance, mndo In favor of his widow, who Is given nil tbe testator's property for life, At her death It Is to be equally apportioned among his four children. Each of the testator's two sisters, Who live In Baltimore, Is left 110,000. — Notes from Chas. Ellis' "Your Neighbor's Wife" Co.: We opened our season ut HI 111- water, Minn., Sept. 21. This Is our fourth week, and business has been very good. Wo carry eight people and special scenery and possess a fine lino of printing. Wo are booked la one night stands lu Wisconsin, Iowa, Illi- nois and Missouri, up to tho middle of Jan- uary, then go into Kansas snd Oklahoma, re- turning In March and April through Northern Kansas. Missouri, lown and Minnesota. The roster Is as follows: Chas. Ellis, proprietor; M. L. Ellis, business manager; AJ.Mnrk". stage manager; Naomi Carpenter, Louise Meek), Wlnfrcd Green, Mason Moltzer, Ernest Lares, advance representative, and Elroy Lawrence, — Abbott ft Ileusel, managers of Frederic Bella, In "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," have signed Jack T. Forrester and Dolly Jarvls. They report opening at Springfield, Mo., to the largest bouse of tbe season sod that busi- ness was good the first week out. — George C. Tyler last week signed a Ave years' contract with Arnold Daly, with a view of starring him In tbe line of work In which bo bas recently achieved such marked distinction. Tbls contract, which was ar- ranged through Wlnchell Smith, Mr Daly's former manager, Is tbe result of negotiations that have been In progress for some time, and Mr. Daly and his company are now working under (be Llebler ft Co. management, present- ing "Candida" and otber of the Bernard Show plays. Under the Llebler ft Co. management and Mr. Tyler's personal direction, Mr. Duly will be presented Inter In the season In tbe Hornnrd Sbnw three act comedy drama, "You Never Can Toll." — Owensboro, Ky., will bave In severs! months' time a fine theatre, with Pedley ft liurrh as managers. These monngers have been fromlnent la that State for somo time, and hey announce that tho new house for Owens boro will be erected according to tbe most modern Ideas, at a cost of about (40,000. Tbo site of tbe new theatre will be at the corner of Water and fit. Ann Streets, and the walls of tbe old Burcb building will be utilized. — Franklrn Melville Is playing tho juvenile leads wltb the Cbas. R. l'blpps Co., playing South through the Winter and going to the coast early In the Hummer. Baby Lucille Is the featured specialty and Is playing child roles, winning three or four encores nightly. . — Frank C. Burton Is playing Dick His;. glni, in Geo. E. GUI's "A Little Outcast 1 ' Co., Eastern. — Edwin Emory, who lately bad a dra- matic organisation on the road, Is getting ready to go out again.