The New York Clipper (October 1903)

752 mill NEW YOBIt C1J.PP1ZR- --OCT0BEK3, TfiE NEW YORE CUPPER ' «' I ■ ■ ■ ' " ■ ■ • THE FRANK OU tlH PUB USUI NO CO.(Llmltsd,) raoPBinoM. ALBERT J. BOBIE, Editobial amd Business Makaqxb. SATURDAY, OCTOBEB 3. 1903. = Tkt e i. AdTMtlBements—»2.80 per loch, single col- umn. Advertisements set with border, 10 per cent, extra. sTUsC'lUI'TIoN. One year In advance, $4 ; »lx month*. $2; three months, fl. Foreign postage extra. Single coplc* will be sent, postpaid, on re- ceipt of 10, cents.. Oar Terms are Cash. THE CLIPPKB la Issued every Wednesday morning. The latt four (advertising) pages GO TO PBKSS on Saturday at 11 a. m., add the other pages on MONDAY and TUESDAY, The Kormi Closing Promptly, Tues- day, at IV o'clock A. Mi Please remit by express, money order, check, P. 0. order or registered letter. All cash en- closed with letter Is at the risk ot sender. Address All Gorainaitlcations to TUB NKW VOItK OLIl'I'F.R, - 47 West 28th Street, New York. 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W; C., Itorhestcr.—Culm's Guide; pub- I'Bbcd'ut Ibe Umpire Theatre Ilulldlng, New York City. . . . O. M. T., Worcester.—The letter hns boon called for: P. W., Ne.w.Huven.—We have no means of knowing. Address niiiniiger of show us per route In The Oil 111 B.K., Puiubiii. 1. Address parties In care of THE CLirrm 2. The Kutcrprlse Music Supply, Co.. -10, Went Twenty-eighth Street, can probably furnish yon with the song. , 0. K. A., Ttbbuls.—We can only tidvlse vou to advertl«o In Tin: Ci.htwh. . O, I*. C, Kclin.—Address unity In care of Trip Ci.iri'Bii. The route of the company you mention will be found In the route list In this Issue. Q. K. ,ln.. .lerw.v (.'lly.—1. A nlpter of Mnr- tln Jullnn. 2. Sen rhecker departmrut. J. A. R.. Columbus.—Address party III cure of Mebler & Co., Kulckerhocker Theatro Building, New York City. J. E O'll.. l(ncheater.—Ho Is alive, and can bo uddresscd lu cure of Tut: Ci.ipi'BB. v Pbok. w; A, U.. Ilarrlslmrg.—AilrlreBs Ihe editor of The .U««/cnf Courier, New York City. • - ' £. 8.. New York' City.—Make nppllentlon to the vnrlinis niiinsgers of locnl vaudeville thedlres for.a ti-lnl pertornuinee. U R W.. Grand Rapids.—Address Hick & l'itagerald, IS Ann Street, New York rity, MtS. K. ).'. II.. Hudson. -Address Ihe En- terprise Music Supply Co.. -Ill Wcsl Tweuly- elglitlivHhwI. New York 111* A. It <.'.. I leaver. ITie hw lellcrs have been delivered mid fiilwiiriled. The lellvr received Inlclv la iidverilM'i! In this Issue. IK .1. I).. SlurKls. —Miir.lliika & Co., -lull Wxlh Avenue. New York Oily. W\T. P., (Jilltln^—Aildl-ess K. t'. .Voegelln, 81 West Tweutyuluth Street, New York City. C. W. B„ Buffalo.—1. Address-J. K. Fen- nesscy, People's Theatre, Cincinnati, O. 2. Andreas' Ileltnnsn. dealer In photographs, Broadway and Tweutyelghth Street, New York City. II. B.—See dramatic route list In this Issue. D. I*, Cool Creek.—W. Bnrtels, 100 Green- wich Street, New York City, and It. II. Scbel- llng. .''.88 Bowery, New York City. M. ft H.. l-ni-ll.nult.--1. It belongs to the farce comedy class. 2. No. <;arus. TjUUbMIMBJC. —As It' had bat one point lo'inake. while A needed two points, the for- mer won Ihe game when he played low, which takes precedence of grime in vnluo. (»i i> Con.vn. —1. II IisvIiik thrown down his curds, liriil no claim ii]K)n tlie |»t, which be- longed toll, -'.That deitcud* upon prior mutual ngreenieiit: If llurc was none, the deal it""* on. .'I. If C held-his cards ho won, us the cards speuk fur llieiuselves, no inn tier what II ulnyer may say. 4. Apply lo Ulck & ITtz Kerald. 18 Ann Street, New York City. G. W. I.., I'histou. —If the dealer gives to uny player nune or less than live cards, and tho player receiving such number of cards discover and announce the fact before ralsluK his cards, It Is n misdeal ; but if the player lift his cards before lie announces the-fact, no-misdeal occurs, and be must retire from the same for that baud. 1>. H. W., Coldwater.—only that player who assumes the responsibility of the trump. by eiiher ordering It up, taking It up or mok- Ing II, can piny ulono In the regular game of euchre. .' ' TURF. C. D. O.. Torrlngton.—Write to Goodwin Bros., U4(i Broadway, New York City, for the desired information. ATHLETIC. 3. F. W., tagoon Island.—The party In- quired about cun be addressed In care of this onTce. .■ ■ - - Mlgt'KI.I.AXHOUS. J. I,., Worcester.—The iiopulatlon of Greater New Y'ork, nrrordlng to the. last census, taken In 11100, was :;,4117,202. J. J. ]'., Stockton.—t.'apt. A. H. Bogardus was, many years ago, the champion wing shot, not rifle shot. Write to lieslle C. Bruce, captain of the American team that won the International rifle contest for the I'alnm Trophy. In England, dni-lne the Summer. Address him In care of Hmrtt of the Times, 62 Trinity Place, New York City. OUR CHICAGO LETTER. (FROM OUB OWN COartBaPONDENT.) "Western Bsrean Of the New York Clipper, lloom S02, Ashland Block, ChlcnKO. CIiIciiko Is now celebrating Its centennial, and during the current days our theatrical managers will, benefit by the considerable In- flux of country visitors who will he attracted by the festivities. Excellent bills have becu provided for the entertainment of our coun- try cousins, and as tbe various plays will nppeoJ with their usual Interest to tbe regu- lar patrons of our twenty odd places of nmUKomeut, It Is to bo reasonably expected that tbe week beginning Hcpt. 27 will result In gratifying profits tor tbose concerned. "The Eternnl City," at the Illinois, Is the chief novelty of the week. The arrival of Joseph Jefferson provides a change of bill at Powers', bnt "A Pool nnd Ills Money," at Ika Grand Opera House: Blanche Wolsb, la "Resurrection," at McVicker's, and "The County Chairman," at' tbe Studobaker, along with "The Girl from Dixie." at the Garrlck. arc continued attractions. Speaking of Blanche Walsh's engagement, It seems In order to especially record the really remarkable crowds which huvc been attracted to Mc- Vicker's by. this sumptuous presentation of "Resurrection." Despite the fact that every stock company la Chlcngo put on more or less garbled versions and cntch-penny rep- resentations of the work lust season, public Interest in Miss Walsh's engagement has hrcn made manifest In business of actual blnndlng-room capacity, and a. line of seat purchasers have been In evidence at tbe box ofllce day: and night throughout ber stay. The outlying theatres provide good bills of mclodramntlc Interest for the current days, mid the vaudeville and burlesque houses put ihelr best foot forward In anticipation of harvesting the shekelu. Illinois Thbatbb (Will J. Ihivls, mana- ger).— I/leblcr ft Co.'s production. 'The eternal City," opens here Monday night for a two weeks' engagement. Edward Morgan Is featured In u cast which also names Snrnh Primx, Krank C. Bangs and Prederlck Re Belleville as leading players. 'Tie Country Girl" departed 'Saturday night, after four weeks of line business nnd immense satisfac- tion. The Augustln Daly Musical Co. opened Ihe season for tblB resort most auspiciously. nnd a fine Hat of bookings point to-u period of unusual Interest -for our theatregoers. I'oweiib' Thkatbb (Hurry J. Powers, busi- ness manager).—Joseph Jefferson begins his annual Chicago visitation on Monday night, rpenlng In "Itlp Van Winkle," and present- ing his repertory, Ills supporting company this, season Includes: John .luck. Jefferson Winter, Josonli Jefferson Jr.. WTIHnm W. Jefferson, Percy Pluukclt, Guy Coombs, IJnrry Odllu, Ffolllot 1'uget, Kriutces Pom- burton, Blanche IlenUor, Ada Glllmnn, Jessie Sweet and Mnltle Dnlil. and the children «re Dolly Onwelse and Iplin Yennlr. Kor the past two weeks great throngs of our theatre- goers have found grout delight lu Amelia Blnglimn's presentation of "Tho Frisky Mrs. Johnson," acted by n company of superlative excellence. In bhe innln, and providing nn entertainment which exemplified the highest type of dramatic nrt. Miss Bingham's )>er- sonal success wus most pronounced, and Wil- ton l.aekey scored nn Individual triumph. Business was line. Jfl«Vlc(rt:il'B TiiEAiBK (Geo. O. Warren, business mnnnger).—Blanche Walsh remains during the current days to complete hrr ihree weeks' engagement, lu "Resurrection." which, ns has been said, will go down In the history of this house ot phenomenal re- ceipts ns n record maker and record breaker. There Ia every prospect of the house balng packed lit every cne of the remaining per- formatters. Willi extra matinees- announced for Tuesday and Tlmrsday. In nddltlon to the ciMiomary Wednesday and Suiurdny nl- lerneon (icrformnuces. Chnuncey Olcott ar- rives next Sunday, to begin a Ihree weeks' cum cement. In '"Ierrcne*." Nkw IHnRiCK TntMTitu (Ctsasj, A. Bird, hualnes* mannger).—"The Girl from Dixie" enters upon her llilid n-eek Siuuliiy night. wlih onlv one more week lo <iniii\ Then Vestn 'Hlley will make her Chlcngo bow lis a star. Ill "Algy." ThW house, under Its new lesseeshlp, bus tnken u new lease of Ufe. and seems lit lino for ii career of pros, pirlty. "A Girl from Dixie'" hns n'et genrriil commendation, and the entertainment which the musical -skit provides la satisfying .lo nil belmhlei's. l'enllnaml Gctlsclislk pro-, \ldis I ho lilt of the piece lu u remarkably clever example of artistic character Imper- sonation. Irene Hciill.'y, I,im Mlddlelou. Adelaide Sharp. Arnold Only nnd Albert Hart lone prominence in the generally good pivenl lag compile v. liRAXI) Ol'KIM Ito'.'SK (l.'red R. Ilainlln. business manager'. — (leu. II. llroadhiirst's bilest comedy. "A Knol and IIt« \Iouey," hns looed I'avor. nail Its so ihmI ntnl hisl week, which begins Snliiiihiy nlgbl. is likely In ii suit In au I in-rins.' owr. the evenly good business done I isi week. Jnuiesmji l,ee Kin- ney bends Ihe presriilhiL'etiiupiiiiy, which also lucliules: Gisi. Henry Tinder. Myron rnllc». Alex Bri.nn, l.ysl, r J. Chambers. Adam I'.. Kqx. Clins 11. Malles. ('has. Andrews, Anita Ulldgrr, Mabel Dlxey, Uraudou Douglas, liar-' rlett Hurst. Marlon Pollock Johunson, Edna Karon, I,ydla Dlekson, Mary Davennort and Daisy Green. Beginning Uct. 5, Jntrjes h. Barken will lie seen In Ihe Drat Chicago presentation of "John Brinlne." HTt-UKiiAKEii TllK.ATtiB <II. K. Harmeyer, business manager!.—Geo. Ade's "The I ouniy chairman" continues the nltroctloii here, to the grent delight of splendid audiences, lh.s rural comedy merits all th.-» prosperity which can well come In Its direction, as It presents wholesome entertainment of the most satis- fying sort, bright In dialogue, picturesque lii scenic environment, and ncted by a com- pany of surpassing excellence and uncommon udaptnblllly. ■ ,_ ,.. GiiKAT NiiRTilr.nN TiiMTBn(EdwardhmltJi. manager).—lleljecca Warren will he seen this week In "Teas of Ihe D'l.'rbervllles,' open- ing Sunday afternoon, nnd succeeding Rose Melville, whose two weeks of "Sis Hopkins resulled In fine business. Miss Melville3 clever company of plnyers Includes : Florence Webster, lll.inrhe Carlisle. Uolle Miller. Jas. Mi'lmir. Geo. II. Maxwell, Lou's llorrell, Elsie Miirkle, Kdwerd Hume, Catherine Camp i.ml Frank Morley. Ij.i Su.i.k TilKATlifl (Mark G. Lewis, busi- ness manager).—"The Isle of Spice" remains the attraction here. Changes in the company ninrk the retirement of Bettlna Glrard. who Is replaced bv Hiss Hudson. Stella Murray replaces Miss Hudson, Carrie Seltx Ins suc- ceeded Nettle llwck, and Chas. Glblyn has given way to Toby Lyon. Geo. Stevens now plavs Mr. Lyon's former rule. The play Is commended generally, and busiaess Is satis- fying. Cor.ii.MUi'S TllEAThK (I'. ('. Kucrt. resident manager).—Otis 11. Thayer. Dnvld B. Hender- son and Edna Hobb head the company which opens In "Sweet Clover" on Nttnday after- noon to proyide this week's entertainment. "Zlg Zag Alley" comes week of Oct. 4, to be followed by "Tlie Dead Walters," a play new to these precincts. Last week's business was good, with 'The Price of Honor" as Ibe at- traction, the presenting company naming Ered T. Kalrhnuks, Tims. N. IlefTcrnan, Ered Kerr, John Regan. Win. P. Kilts, II. II. Illlturn, Chas. Mathews. Allen De Mond, Ed. V. Nngle. Harold Cnlre. Vlrglnln Russell. Hay- den Currnn, Mlth Clifford and Lillian Rose- wood. Hopkins' Tihhtbr (John E. Kennessy, resident manager).—"Kor Her Sake" Is the nl traction announced to open here Sunday afternoon for the twice daily entertainment of these audiences during the current days. "In Convict's Stripes" provided sensational- ism, realism and melodramatic excitement for large crowds Inst week Cbitebion Tjikatbk (Llocoln J. Carter, manager).—On Sunduy afternoon "The Price of Honor" opens here, for two daily presen- tations this week. "A Human Blave" comes week of Oct. 4, to be followed by "Her Mar- riage Vow." Tommy O'Brien and Clara Ha- \cl mads their bow an stars before local audi- ences last week, In "The Pride of Newspaper Row." W. B. Lawrence has given Hal lteld's latest play a fine production and provided a capable company, among whom nre: W. V. Confleld, James J. Klanagaxi, Geo. O. Morris, Hnrry Buckltr. Cliff Dean, Eugene Hllde'r- gard, C. V. Falkenberg, Fred Bold. Cecelia Campbell, Mamie A. Mann nnd Pearl Marney. Mablowr Thkatiik < Sol Braunlng, mana- ger).—"When the Bell Tolls" opens Sunday evening for this week's edification of Engle- wood folk. "The Price of Honor" will be the ensnlne attraction. Last week "Just Struck Town" 1 bad an 8. R. O. opening, and followed it up with a good week a business. This Is the only house In the local chain of Stair & Ilovlln theatres which does aot be- gin its week with a Sunday matinee. The afternoon performance on that day Is elimin- ated 1n deference to the restrlctlonlsts. who have previously made Englewood navigable for theatrical craft. But Capt. Brauulng seems to bare found a safe chnnnel. Bijou Thbatbe (Wm. Newklrk. resident manager).—"At Cripple Creek"' is the cur- rent attraction, opening Sunday afternoon. for- two dally performances this week. It will be followed, Oct. 4, by "An Orphan's Prayer." Last week dainty Marie Heath renewed friendships with hundreds of her locnl admirers, as the star of Rusco k Hol- land's production of 'Tor Mother's Sake." Carrie Ashley-Clnrke's piny was voted a clever piece of work, and It certainly gives Miss Heath advantages which none of her previous vehicles had given for the display of her versatility. Her lnrito conipnny has teen well selected, nnd the new venture promises complete success In every way. ACADKUY or Ml.sic (Wm Ri>che. resident manager).—O'Brien and Havel open Sun- day afternoon, fcr a week of "Tne Pride of Newspaper How." They will be followed by Patrice, In "Driven from Home." Oct, 4, and "Across the Pacific" 11. Business last week, with "Her Marriage Vow." wa9 ex- cellent. Edmund Mulkey. Chns. C. Bartling. John II. Comnr. Wm. It. flealcy. Donald Meek. James A. Marcus, Geo. II. Flint, Harry Claphnm. Wllhelmlnn E. Frances. Fannie Cohan, Lillian Hathaway and Florence L. Johnstone constitute n clever presenting com- pany, nnd the melodrama gave excellent .satisfaction. AniAMBliA TitKATBE (Jnmcs It. Browne, resident manager).—"Her Marriage Vow" moves over to the South side for this week, owning Sunday nfternodn. O'Brien and Havel. In "The Pride of Newspaper Row," will be tlie next attraction, opening Oct. 4, with "The Stain of Guilt" to follow. Last week's nttiaction was "At Cripple Creek." ami large nidieiices found i!ir> iiitertnlnment cjillte to their melodramatic liking. J. Hnr- dettc Bowling. Thos. J. Tempest, Augustus Balfour. K'la Foiintolnlilenu. Knthrvn Swift, Sadie Clayton. Bcs* Dilnty. Heleue l.ocke nnd Edna Crane were among the members of the presenting company. Busit Tkmci.h Tiikatbf. (T. C. Gleason, manager).—"Sowing the Wlud" Is a bill In which the riuyers' Stock Co. Is likely to l>o seen to advantage this week. Grade Reals and Joseph J. Snlll\nn led the com- isiny In n production of "Taming of tlu Shrew" last week, ami they will be seen next week in "Resurrection." TlllBTY-FiltsT Srm:KT TtfBATCBl (Chas. P. Illllott.tnanagei >.—Melbourne McDowell lends the stock company In this week's presentation of "Fedora." lie having permanently suc- ceeded Maurice Freeman ns leading man. Florence Stone will be \\i-~ chief support, having succeeded .lessnllne Rogers ns lend- ing woman. "1.11 Toxcn" was given last week ns the first of the Davenport revivals which have been planned for presentation here. IIow.i'.'ii's Tni'ATr.E IFr.-d Wnlton. busi- ness mniuiger).—Lorln .1. IIaward and Faith Howard head the stork conipnny in this week's presentation of "Cnupht In the Webb." which succeeds "Down the Slope." beginning Sundav iiftcrm.-lii. Good business Is reported from the northwestern corn'erof c«H>k County. Amk.hii'an Tiii'atbk (John Conner*, man- ager).—"Why Snillh Left Home" Is the flrst comedy bill of Ihe present stork company tenson. opening Sunday nflrrr.oon. nnd suc- ceeding "Monte Crista." which last week served lo Introduce Cameron Clements, Ihe in BT leadlmr insii. l.nura Alberts Is sllll leading woman here, with Waller F. Jones a most popular member of the stuck ton-es. Avkniir Thkatkk (Chas. II. Marvin, mali- nger I.—Down In Ihe southwestern corner of the e|iy this house and Its slock company nre enterlnlnliig goodly crowds. This week's hill Is "i'nder the City Ijiiups." «urreed|p«. "A Woman's Nice." which iin.vod n foti-li- leg niiieiiel Inst week. Willis Hull. Lroa lleiirv. Sum Mortis. Thornton Friel. Atns- world AriMihl. Clsdvs Itau lelnli. Iiuruldy Deun. Ji-st.le Mosely, Carrie Belle Miller anil May Kiilnlolph rataged In lis present ill Ion. , M.lSuMf Tl'.MI'li: TtlKATBR (J. J. >lur- ■lock, iiiaunger).- Th' Girl-wllli tie Auburn. 11nlr again comes Into her rau, heading this week's bill at the house where she first won name and time. Trovolo .will W^MM attraction. Stuart and Rodney, the Musical liiirronds I»tta Gladstone. Mr. anci Mrs. n2rrow7and Leon will be other entertainers. mian Bnrkhnrt ..nd her clever. ^nfpanyof ninvers headed tat week's bill. In ine strenrfous Daisy." Anna Caldwell. In clever monologue, played her fourth, almost con- seutlvc Chicago week with success renewed. The JuctII "g Johnsons created n fror^and Kalhryn Blocdgwd's songs were sung In beautiful voice, but with not one word dis- tinguishable. Business Is Immense. CiiiCAuo OrKKA llotisB (Kohl & tostle, mnnogers).—Booked to open Monduy after- noon are : mS-SH&s. Jone's" Hmv uo Slstera, A. P. Roslow, Irving Jones, Harry Brown, Ilelnmn and Moore Caroline Hufl U Co., Phil and Nettle Peters, Hu Adler, and others. liast week's business was Im- mense, and tbe bill gave the customury grent satisfaction. .,./-, „,.. _,»„ OiVMi-lc ThBATBR (hohl & Castle, mnn- ngers).—Opening Monday afternoon arc: The Four Mllons, tbe lleuvchly Twlus, Dil- lon Brothers, Llxsle B. Raymond. Duffev. Sawlelle and Duffy. Agnea Mnhr, thas. and Minnie Snvan, Cliflfortl and Dixon, Oordfm Eldrld. Jones nnd Walton, John II. Murtha, Wayne nbd to Mnr, Rosalie Tyler, and Ham- zetttt and Bellolre. Business Is big und satis- faction unvarying. IIAYHABKBT TlIBATBR (W. W. TOBM, manager for Kohl 4 Castle).—Hooked for this week, opening Mondny afternoon, are: Adolpb Zlnk, the Three /.olars, MUrphy nnd Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. S. Allen, Razuz and Mazette, Chas. Kenna, Irene Franklin, Dlc'.c nnd UnV> Guise, Fox and I-'oxle, I/eonn Bonne, ami the (lottlohs. Grent crowds are In evi- dence here afternoon ami evehtng. Thocadkro TilKATnE (Robert Fulton, man- ager).—AVIIIInm B. Wntson's American ilur- lesiiuers. with Wllllum B. himself hendlny the company, will open for n week here Sun- day afternoon. Wheeler nnd Washburn, the •Musical Bells, the Meeker-Bnker Trio, the Bntclieller Sisters, and McFarlnnd ond Mur rav will provide the olio, and there will be a burlesque, in which William B.'s Hebrew comedy wl'l figure prominently, (lood busi- ness was recorded lust week for tlie Bowery Burlesqners. This house Is a success as a spoke in "the Wheel." Sim T. Jack's Tiikatiie (Sidney J. Euson, manager).—Timothy D. Sullivan's Eagles will soar here this week, some ot the gay birds being Ralph Post nnd Essie Clinton, Annie Hart, Ida Emerson. Benny Welch, the Husch-Deverc Trio, and Conroy and McFnr- land. Good business last week, with Fred Irwin's Majesties. ...... Wateb CltuTBs Pabk (Wm. H. Strlckler, general manager).—Autnmn weather seems to have no effect upon the managerial de- termination to keep open. The crowds In at- tendance are encouraging, the entertainment novel, and wc may '\Shoot the Chutes" for ano'her week, at least. Wabrivjton Ofuba House, Oak Park (Frank II. June, manager).—"A Girl from Sweden" Is tbe attraction announced for Oct. 2. "Old Jed Pmuty"" comes 8. "On the Bridge at Midnight" M, and "The Game Keeper" 10. During the last half of the week ending Sept. *J(S James Kennedy's Co. prospered In repertory. Towlb's Orvi'A IIousb, Hammond, In.1. (Jnmcs Wlnghcid, manager).—"A Bunch of Kcvs" lr the Sundny nlatht attraction, ^7. "The Village 1'iii-son comes Oct. 4. "Old Jed Prouty" 7. "When Knighthood Waa In Flow- er" 11, "Irnoetne" 13. "Human Hearts" IS. '"Ihe Katzenjnmmer Kids" 21, "When the- Bell Tr.lls'' ^5, "A Break for Llterty" JS. Business is good here. C.iLLMF.r THEATnE, South Chicago (J. T. Conners. resident manager).—Bookings hen Lame "Zlg Zag Alley" 27, "A Uoosler Daisy" Oct 3, "On the Bridge at Midnight" 4, "Shore Acres" 10, "The Game Keeper" 11. "At Pike's Peak" 17. "The Katzenjammcr Kids" 13, AI. W. Mania's "Uncle Tom's Cabin" 24. "Ibe Fatal Wedding" 25. Glicsjian's TiiEATnK (Edwin A Relklns, business manager).—Ellis F. Ulickman re- turns to his old love, tlie Yiddish drama, with "The Bcwery Tramp," which opened Sept. 23 for the stock season. Frequent changes of b'll, and the introduction of a competent company of Hebrew players are expected to quickly restore the house to Its former popularity. Clabk STtiKKT Museum (Lou Houseman, managei).—D:inclnir/ Cossacks, laic of Buf- falo BIH's Wild West Show, will head the curio ball attractions. Other feiturcs will Include an international beauty congress. In which twenty pretty girls will vie for prizes; James' Indy orchestra. Wood's opium den. nnd Minnie Richards, the Albino baby. In the theatre the attractions will Include the Everett Sisters, Illlllc Barth, Mayme Mc- Kay, and Prof. Abt's dissolving views. Loxnox Dime Museum (Wm. J. Sweeney, manager).—This week: Martha Wegen- further, the "maid of the rapids;" Ogallola. Indian chief: Prof. Blnunden, magician: Youknwa, juggler: Nellie Simmons, the Glf- fln Sisters, Rose Bodlne, nnd Hull's motion photographs. AiTKnMATH.—The Jefferson De Angells Opera Co.. in "The Toreador." will begin a two weeks' engagemc-ut at the Auditorium Oct. 5, giving performances for 'he benefit of Ihe Policeman's Benevolent Association, an annual event In Chicago theatricals... The Garrlck Thcntr?. our Milwaukee Avenue way, will open Oct. 12. with "Forgiven." presented by a stock company wiilch will have possession for the season. T. M. Mel- arum will ns8iiine the lease and management. Matt Kiisell retiring. I.ee Beggs will be the lending men, Helen Tnicey leading wo- man, nnd Laura Plerpont will be prominent In the company The executive ^.tnir for Harry J. Powers, at Powers' Theatre, minus: Business manager and treasurer. John II. Menrs: niuslcnl director, Prof, lrnncls lunponl; main door, C. J. Clnrke • nsslstnnt treasurer. Edward Dillon; press representative. Jos. E. G. Ryan : superintend- ent. John J. Powers; machinist. Joraes lii.r. MASSACHUSETTS. Boston—The Columbia reopens n-i. _ , and the list, of, local playhouses " 9 n b ow "^ plete. There are eighteen of them »,,?■ for the patronage of the public. Man. J~£ things are uoted Jn the announcemmi. / this week: U'rancls Wilson. Ip "Si"! at the Columbia; Julia Marlowe, £ -i& of Nature," at the Uollls; "Vivian'sVrT' at the Pork: "Qolney Adams Sawt.,^ the Boston: "For Her Children's sikV- * the Grand Opera; "The Pride of JBL.*! at MusicUall: "New York Day btSC at tbe Hub; "The UstWord," at the p?.m Square, and "Tbe Red Cafe." at the Bowdnil Square. The great weather of last week -„5 the strong cards offered should have reniii.Li In big business all along the line but k uvernge was only good. w Columbia Tiieatab (Sam S. & i« Klll , bert, managers).—After having bec n u ,£ hands of artists and artlsnus fur a month7- raore, this house reopens Its doors for th. season on Monday night, Kept. 2S, Imruri, rating the tenancy of 8am S. aud Lee sju bert. who have added thla house to their large circuit of theatres. Francis WJl«oa In u big revival of "Krmlnle." Is the first zi traction under the new regime. Mr. Wllion is supported by u star cast, and anions tb players are: Marguerlta Sylva, Jessie Bsrt lett Davis, Madge I/esalng. Jennie Weathers by, Wlllam Hroderlck, Albert Parr snd Sir 1-eruglnl. F.lght Gainsborough girls in 0 „ added feature to the delightful comic open Lengiai of engagement not given out. Hoi.i.is SviitKT Tiieatbb (Isaac it. Hicii manager).—Monday of current week Jnu Marlowe begins an engagement at this house In "Fools of Nature, a modern comcoV sew to local playgoers. Miss Marlowe U said to have given the play a beautiful aivl artistic setting, one of tbe finest that bss ever been given to a modern society plsj The support Includes : Frank Worthing, u T. Lovell, Fred Tyler, Francis Klngdoo,' George Brighton, Beverly Sltgreaves. Cyn- thia Brooke, Geraldlne Olllfte and Nivl Compton. Marie Cuhlll, in "Nancy Brown.' has a very pleasant play, good sized house* appreciating and applauding ber excellent work in the.musical comedy. Pamc THEATnE (Rich, Harris k Chas. Frohman, managers).—The Four Cohans, In "Running for Ofllce," finished their third and final week on Saturday nlrfit. Tbe business during the engagement was good. and tbe play, although not as good as "Tbe Governors Son," met with fair approval. "Vivian's Papr.s," a farce, which has been widely advertised In the local press fie some time. Is the current attraction. John C. Rice, Thomas A. WUw and Elluibcili Tvree are the featured members of a m pdble company. Boston Tiieatbb (Lawrence McCarlr, manager).—This week's offering, "(Julncj Adams Sawyer," Is one always sure of a good following. In tho company tbls sea- son are: Severln Do Dcyn, Louis Hendrlrk-. Corlls Giles, Charles Dow Clark. Rurtvn Adams, B. H. Stevens, Ceorge Avcrill, (leor<c S. Lockwood, Harry Goodwin, Winifred Gray, Ilellne Hndley, Gertrude A. Howe. Olive Tremaln. Snbea De Shnn and Mr glnla Beach. The two weeks' engagement ».' Kathryn Ostcrraan. in "Miss ivitlrouis." was not a financial success, business being only fair during the sojourn. Tremout Tiieatbe (Jno. B. Schoeffel, man- ager)'.—"The Yankee Consul" Is now in its second week, and is showing to big buslncs-; at every performance. There are many is*.- pie who like the new comic opera, aad tlien- are Just as many -who do not Hkc It. TV trouble seems to be with the book, which Is too sombre and dull for a comic openi. Hay- mond Hitchcock has made n genuine lilt In the title role, and is the only one who h«s a chance to cause laughter during the iierforni- ance. His work Is a personal success, rbi music is delightful, and Is far ahead of nj general run of mnalc heard In the musical comedies and comic operas of today. At times It soars to grand opera heights, but there are many very catchy pieces. Tbe book Is undergoing many changes, and. wll.i tlie strong musical background, a money making production should result. Ihe pl«n Is suncrhly staged, and Is a triumph fur Hie scenic artists and costnraers. Colonial Tjieatiik (Rich, Harris * thas. Frohmsji. managers).—The third und av week of "The Sliver Slipper" opeus on Moo- dav of tills week. A marked Improvcinni was noticed In the attendance last week, aiH full houses will probably rule during lb" remaining performances. The company ii carefully chosen and splendidly balanced, ami. ns n result, the production takes n place m the highest rank among the musical coniemi-s seen here. Jerome Bykes, In "The llllliuu aire," is the next attraction. Globe Tiieatbb (Weber & Fields, mana- gers).—This la the third and hist week « James K. Hackett, In "John Ermine nr l•••- Yellowstone." The play has been radieatij reconstructed since its opening nlghi. aim * new lust set was usisl during the i>u^ week. The size of the houses dues not war- rant nny one saying Mr. Iluckctt has mail" a big hit in his latest offering, llcnrletia Crosman, In "As You Like It," comes uext week. Majestic Tiieatkb (Stair & Wilbur, mali- ngers).—-Saturday night of current week 'in- Ishes the four weeks' stay of "Girls «»'•* Girls." Tlie piece has made a favorable im- pression upon the local amusement seekers. hut credit should be given Al. Leech and nc Three Rosebuds, ns they seem to be tne whole show. -l— Grand Opera House (George w. Mag'J' manager).—"For Her Children's Sake, one of Theodore Krcmer's newest melodramas. Ik this week's rnrd. The company Is a goon one and Clifford I.ainont Jr. and Mnrlc w- mont, two children, arc featured In Ihe bill- ing. "Happy Hooligan" scored Its usual suc- cess Ibbi week and the production was up '' the previous ones. "A Hot Old lime, » the next attraction. , Mubic Hall (Slnlr & Wilbur, malingers • —Currant week presents Edward R. Ma«^'"' In "The Pride or Jennlco." in the company are: William Hawley, I.con Kicbman. W"; mott Williams Morris Frank, G. A. IWj» John Mr.rrlsaey, Charles Wilson, Jane liunnr. Helen Holland. Mnry MncCregor. Helen nn'- rlngton, Annette Leslie and others, tf" business was done bv Kelmn Herman, In in Chnrlty Nurse." Next week. "Hcnrts '« Oak." A series of Sunday night concerts ' will commence Oct. 4. „. Hun Tiikatbe (Stair & Wilbur. mnnnger>' : —"The Little Church Around the turner fared well, aud the play seemed to l ,lc,1 £ the patrons. "New York Day bv pay « the name of the attraction billed for mm week. "On tho Frontier" follows Castle Suiiaiik Tiikatbr (J. H. wjffi mamigeri.—The stock coniiecled with tais house Is seen this week in "The Last V> or °: nn adaptation from the German, by the laie Augustln Daly. The principal characters arc portrayed by John 1«\ Weber. John Salnpoll-- John T. Crnven, Mortimer Weedon. Kdwnrn Wnde. Lindsay Morrison. Lillian Lawrence. Alice Rlker nnd Mary Sanders. "Shnnno" of Ihe .Sixth" went great. "What Ilnppc' 1 ™ to Jones" Is being prfpnrod. ■ . _,. BownniM Sqiiaiie Tubathe (G. VI I^iihrolj. manageri.—"The Red Cafe," a melodrama, produced n few vears ago under Ihe name m mnvert the Reveuth fTr^in'rat Armorv"''lnt" o? ltk , a '" l " P"t. on this week by the si's."; Cleveland's Tlientr,- In tTme to own O'et ",i Oharlotte Hunt Joins the company this w«* with Nanre iVNelll ns tlie feature »f n slock 7'." 1 '" 8ren ln Ul " leading, role. Misses Set- hie. Cnntwcll Hale, uml Messrs. BmrkBM'J' Phillips and Walter nre prominently b"'™- "llnw Uimlon Lives" was well lr««l»'* ■ S.-nrlet MlnV will be played next W<s4:. -KkitICs Tiikatbk (.11. J.'. Kellh. nuinageri. - -Kilwln u. .Slwens. Thos. Rvan anil MnG Rltchlleld. Tony Wilson - aud Mile. Ilcl.'l""- VJluoiia and, Banks Winter, Charles-. MUdnnj EilH andT\nison, Mile. Atnoros. Brandon and Wllley, Edward Gray, Purcell and BrooU their home on the West side, visiting for a lew wcoks. They resume their vaudeville dates at Tony Pastor's, In vonr eitv next month Hnrry L. Newton' the vaudeville nntlior, is home from a two months' sojourn at Mt. CIcmenB, aud 's busy with his orders for novelties In the way of sketches nnd songs James W. Thomp- son hns returned to his home ln Chicago nc- coinimnlod by his daughters, the Sisters Mctonnell. after fourteen weeks of nark dates lu the m ddle West The Klnsners. managed by (.has. Ilelyen, are Ivnoked as a feature attraction nt the Turn Vereln In 1'eorln. this week. They left Chicago Sa'tur day. They have been lacked as ,.u attrac- tion In Ihe Royal Hippodrome at the St Louis Worlds Fair, opening May 4 next Itolmarsnls have commenced In'Chlcngo'for lie tour nf Harrington k Finn's Roval En- ertalncrs Hie musical comedy. "A Trip to 1-?.h^ui. 8, *5 wl ", ,,p lne 'eature with \ sudevllle acts n-pltnty MeWatters in iJi£ H0 .?,. P M S r 1 ' l,r "">-'5 'Tilcago Inst week' .!,» ., r. up K hc !r. ,otlr . ot " 10 Orpheum clr- nil at nmntiB this week Homer Drake lias resigned from the mniingemeat of Vol eskn Strobeck's "Carmen" Co Work- ^^"'"filHJJ'W *J*« ™« Uny io company. ■*'*■ - -A. L. kimx. umuiiger of the New M,.. lei-ran upeni House, al llisipesloii. ill ' writes: •'The new- Iii.ii:,- will be nwuisl Sul" urday night Nov. 7, b.v 'The Ili, 1 rgoniasU.r- Lni i rk l \ W" s l"'«l 1 «l rapidly, and.lt, Srii ?„ 0 ( n i e K <lf "'* ''nnilsomest. houses In the 1 btate Id the way of Httlngs and furnishings."