The New York Clipper (July 1917)

July 18, 1917 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER ACTOR'S FUND $600,000 FIGHT HELD^UP SEPTEMBER 26 SET FOR HEARING Cincinnati, Ohio, Jnly 17. — With former Governor Jndson Harmon engaged to assist Mortimer Fuhel, of New York, and a bevy of attorneys on behalf of the Actors' Fund of America to sustain the $600,000 bequest made by John Hoge, of Zanesville, to that organization, activities in the fight have been suspended until September 26, when the hearing on the ap- peal from the attack on the probating of the bill comes up in the Zanesville court. In the meantime, Harmon will make prep- arations for the trial of the case and obtain the affidavits of witnesses. Mortimer Fishel and H«llis E. Cooley, who represent the Actors' Fund of Amer- ica, and Robert Thome, who appeared on behalf of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, another beneficiary, plaoed all of the in- formation they had gathered during their stay here and in Zanesville at the dis- posal of Mr. Harmon prior to departing for New York. They are, expected to re- turn in September to assist Mr. Harmon in preparing the case. James D. Hodge, a nephew of the de- ceased, who is contesting the will, with others, on the allegation that his uncle was of unsound mind, has arrived in Zanesville from Seattle. He stated that he would combat the endeavors of the New York organizations to obtain the bequests. It was said that if these bequests are paid he would receive about $500,000 from the estate after all matters were wound up. ZARROW PLANS NEW SHOWS H. D. Zarrow, the musical comedy showman, is planning several new com- panies for the road next season, bringing the total number of shows under his ban- ner up to six, four of which will rehearse at Marietta, Ohio, and open the latter part of August. In one of the new shows Zarrow plans to feature Nat Dansic in blackface, and Dollie Parker. H. M. Osbcrn will manage this show. OLIVE MAY LOSES MOTHER Washington, July 12.—During the performance of "The Man Pays" here last ■ Thursday, Olive May received a telegram announcing the death, that day, of her mother in Beatrice, Neb. Miss May could not leave the cast until Saturday, when she left for Chicago to attend the funeral, which took place Monday of this week. GUS HILL TO CELEBRATE Mr. and Mrs. Gus HOI (Estelle Welling- ton) will celebrate the twenty-fifth anni- versary of their marriage next Monday at their Summer home on the Shrewsbury River. Ike Rose, who was one of the guests at the wedding, will be in attend- ance. IS GOING TO AUSTRALIA Florence Hartley, the dramatic soprano, who recently arrived in America after a five years* tour of Australia, New Zealand and the Hawaiian Islands, is planning to return to Australia shortly to look after some personal business. "TABARIN CIRLS" CLOSES Dave Newman's "Tabarin Girls" com- pany closed in Chester, Pa., last Saturday night, after playing a route of forty weeks on the Son time. The show is scheduled to reopen on September 1. KATHRYNE LEWIS BUYS COTTAGE Kathryne Lewis has bought a cottage at Waldemer Beach, on Lake Erie,_ where she is spending her vacation with her family. G1LMAN PILOTS AD. CAR William Oilman has been placed in charge of the No. 1 Advertising Car of the John Robinson Ten Big Shows. JOSEF RIX LOSES MOTHER Lansing, Mich., July 13.—Mrs. Martha M. Rix, mother of Josef Rix, musical director of the Bijou Theatre, died at her home in this city last Saturday morning. She was well known in the profession. Burial was at ML Hope Cemetery on Mon- day. Among the many floral offerings was a large pillow of roses and sweet peas from the Milton Schuster Company and Bijou Theatre staff. OSCAR JURNEY BANQUETED Thirty members of the "Darktown Fol- lies" gave a banquet last Monday night to Dave Guran, manager of the troupe, and Oscar C. Juruey, general manager of Luna Park, Coney Island. In the course of the dinner they presented Jurney with a twelve-piece Japanese set and Guran with a gold watch. The affair was in com- memoration of the first anniversary of the debut of the "Folics" at Luna Park. ACTS BOOKED FOR FAIR LOGAKSPOBT, Ind., July 16.—The third annual Cass County Fair, which will be held here at Spencer. Park August 28 to September 1, inclusive, will be well sup- plied with vaudeville features. Among the acts booked are Martine Brothers, Bassett and Bailey, Royal Osaki Japs, Fearless Greggs, Three DeLeons and LeRoy and PaoL Henry Kammerer will have charge of the concessions. PARK TO HAVE RED CROSS DAY Boston, July 14.—The Red Cross Com- mittee in Boston is co-operating with El- mer J. Walters, manager of Lexington Park, in promoting a women's and chil- dren's Red Cross knitting day, When nurses' mitts are to be knitted, together with the knitting of six-inch squares that will be sewed together to make blankets for the boys at the front. FORMER DRAMATIC CRITIC DIES Tebbe Haute, Ind., July 10.—Mrs. M. A. Aydelotte, a former dramatic critic and teacher of Terre Haute, Ind., died at San Francisco, Cal., July 5, aged sixty- four years. Mrs. Aydelotte directed some notable dramatic productions here. Burial was at San Francisco. CHORUS GIRLS TAKE VACATION Silver Lake, O., July 11.—Jean Senac and Daisy Grant have been in camp here, after closing a successful season, respec- tively, with the "Darlings of Paris" Co. and Star Theatre Stock Co., Toronto, Ont. Miss Senac will return to New York, and Miss Grant to Toronto for rehearsals. HALL TO PLAY LEAD ROLE M. T. Middleton announces that Howard Hall will play the leads in "A Barren Woman" next season. It will have its initial opening in Poughkeepsie Septem- ber 17. NEWMAN JOINS CAVALRY Bob Newman, who was recently a mem- ber of one of the "Potash & Perlmutter" companies, has joined Squadron A, to do duty abroad with that cavalry unit. EDEL RETURNS FROM VACATION Harold Edel, managing director of the Strand Theatre, returned on Saturday from Buffalo, where he had been on a brief vacation. TOM POWERS ENLISTS Tom Powers, who has been appearing in "Oh, Boy!" has given his services to Uncle Sam. ROGER GRAY IN HARTFORD Hartford, June 15.—Roger Gray has joined the Opera Players at Parsons' The- atre, succeeding Billy Kent. JEAN LYNCH IS AT ROYAL Jean Lynch, formerly of the Colonial Theatre stage crew, has joined the back- stagemen at the Royal Theatre. STEUER RESTING IN MAINE Max Steuer, the theatrical atomey, is spending Ms vacation in the Maine woods, and will return to his office about Aug. 1. HUSBAND BEATS HER, CHARGES KAY LAUREL SEEKS PERMANENT SEPARATION Charging that her husband has been guilty of unkind, harsh and tyrannical conduct toward her, Kay Laurel Sheehan, a former "Follies" favorite, has brought an action in the Supreme Court asking a separation from Winfield R. Sheehan, gen- eral manager of the Fox Film Corpora- tion. In the complaint filed in the County Clerk's office by Mrs. Sheehan, she alleges that on July 3 she was compelled to leave her husband on account of the abuses and beatings she received from him. She al- leges that she has had no support since she was compelled to leave her home for ber own safety, and declares that she has been maintaining herself by her own ef- forts and through the aid of friends since that time. While on a trip to Europe in May of last year Sheehan married Miss Laurel in London. The couple then toured Europe and toward the end of the Summer re- turned to New York. When Sheehan stepped from the ocean liner he was served with papers in a breach of promise action instituted by Julie Beaubien, a show girl. This action was settled by the payment of a substantial sum of money to Miss Beaubien. In her complaint Mrs. Sheehan allege* that she was subject to the abuses and beatings specified in the papers almost from the time of their marriage, with slight intermissions. She declares that on the day she was compelled to leave home lier husband chased ber around the house and knocked her down with great violence, cutting her lips and rendering her un- conscious. She says he returned home in- toxicated frequently and abused and be- rated her without cause. It is alleged he threatened ber life and said 'he would gouge out her eyes and disfigure her for life. She also alleges that he told her that he has an income of $25,000 a year. At Sheehan's office it was stated that he has been confined to his home on ac- count of illness for the last ten days. WAR HASTENS MARRIAGE The war is responsible for one more thing, for it has caused Margery Maude, actress, daughter of Cyril Maude, and Joseph Warren Burden, her fiance, to move forward their wedding date to July 23. The marriage is being hastened because Burden expects shortly to go into active service in the army. The couple will be married in Grace Church. MARIA ASCARAGA JOINS COLORS Galveston, Texas, July 16.—Maria Ascaraga, the actress, who has been at Fort Sam Houston, taking a course in training for Red Cross army service, has successfully passed her examinations, and is now one of the reserves. She has sailed from here for New York City. SHUBERT FILM CO. DISSOLVED Tkenton, N. J., July 14.—The Shubert Feature Film Co. filed a certificate of dis- solution yesterday in the office of Secretary of State Martin. The certificate was signed by Joseph L. Rhinock, as secretary and treasurer of the World Film Corpora- tion, New Xork. ARNDT JOINS DE WITTS Locanspobt, Ind., July 16.—Prof. Her- man Arndt, violinist, leader of the Enclish Theatre orchestra at Indianapolis, will be a member of the Musical De Witts' or- chestra at the Paramount Theatre here during the remainder of the Summer. LEAHY BROS. CLOSE Mt. Cabbotx, 111., July 14.—Leahy Brothers, ring gymnasts, closed with the La Tena Circus here this week. ARMY AMUSEMENT CO. ORGANIZED El Paso, Tex., July 13.—The United States Army Amusement Company has been formed here for the purpose of giv- ing entertainments for the soldiers. The program consists of a band concert, mo- tion pictures and a play, all for fifteen cents. Canteen checks are accepted. Per- formances are given every Monday, Wed- nesday and Friday at the 7th Infantry Au- ditorium and Tuesday, Thursday and Sat- urday at the Axton Tabernacle. Amateur nights, Friday and Saturday. The com- pany includes: Arthur S. Lewis, director; Wm. Thurman, manager; Fred Lurch, Win. Hull, Joseph Clancy, Minnie Lewis, Leon Major, Effie Cisco and Melba Palmer. Jos- eph Clancy has gone to Deming, N. M., to arrange for another company, as there is to be a big camp at that place. "MARTHA" CAST IS COMPLETED With the engagement last week of Lizzie Hudson Collier, Edgar MacGregor completed the cast of "Friend Martha," the Edward Peple comedy, which will open August 6 at the Booth Theatre. The roster includes: Edmund Breese, Oza Waldrop, R. Leigh Denny, Charles A. Stevenson, Helen Lowell, John L. Shine, Florence Edney and Wallace Erskine. MARCH PLAYS SPRINGFIELD Springfield, Mass.. July 16.—March's Musical Merry Makers are playing a three weeks' engagement here, presenting two musical comedies a week. The com- pany opened with "A Trip to Chinatown," with the following in the cast: Ruth Wheeler, Dagmar Linnett, Don Macmillian, Al. Warner, Lew Naden, James Lawler, Lew Petel and a chorus of twenty girls. VAN TO GIVE A CONCERT (?) Billy B. Van will give a "band concert" to-day at his home at Lake Sunapee, N. H. In advertising the event Van sent out circulars last week announcing: "Grand band concert by the Grand View Band. If you miss it you're lucky. Never has such music been heard since noises were dis- covered. Bandmaster Billy B. Van : soloist, Dave Ferguson." BEULAH POYNTER SUES KUCEL Beulah Poynter has begun on action in the Supreme Court against Lee Kugel and the Kulee Features Co., producers of plays, for an injunction and an accounting be- cause of damages alleged to have been sus- tained by the' improper use of the name "The Unborn," the rights of which she claims to bold under copyright. OLD BAND VOLUNTEERS The Raspasz Band, of Williamsport, Pa., said to be the oldest brass band in America, has volunteered for service in a Pennsylvania cavalry regiment. Sixty musician** are in the band, which was or- ganized eighty-six years ago by Dan Raspasz. CELEBRATES HER DIVORCE DATE Chicago, July 12.—To celebrate her divorce from Ferdinand Steindel, granted a year ago today, Mrs. Charlotte Steindel, the violinist, this morning announced her engagement to marry again. She with- held the name of her husband-to-be, but stated he is a prominent dentist •CATHERINE LA SALLE MARRIES Kather'ne La Salle, the actress, was mar- ried recently to Emlen Carpenter, of Phil- adelphia, nnd the couple have gone on a honeymoon motor trip of several weeks, after which they will make their home at Ridgefield, Conn. Miss La Salle will re- turn to the stage next season. FRIARS SET OUTING DATE The annual midsummer outing of the Friars will be held on July 26, at Free- i (irt, L. I. The Lights wiD tender them the use of its clubhouse and grounds for tl-e affair. A baseball game between the two clubs will be a feature of the day. WILL PRODUCE "OVER THERE" Billy S. Clifford is making preparations to produce "Over There," a new musical comedy, in which he will play the leading role.