The New York Clipper (October 1903)

OOTOBEB 24 TH3] NEW YOEK CLIPPER. 823 SB? ..-n,!. Bed Feather," a romantic comic rfta MOmS book and lyrics by Charles J«rB.'" j w charle» B. Cook, music by Regl- *'!f no Kov™, received Its first production Ml Jn» sta« Oct. 8, at the Academy of Mu- •■'KiiimMfc Md. by the Zlegfeld Opera • lc ' £i hGrace Van Sluddlford as the star. £? - '-ini reDorta of the general excellence ot I'^mSluctlon come from Baltimore. The •tPSSSS Hilda Von. Draga, Grace Van SKM rd! Mile. Flflne, Elsie De Vere; M« .olive C. Mooro; Prada, Lillian Ser^ Pi- binhni, Margaret Hubbard Ayres; Vlc- rSn»; floye Redledge; A Baroness. Louise .nmSirr A Duchess, Dean B. Duiany; A IKilie Cora Tracey; A Countess, Daisy M " a wet; Cara, Mona Desmond; Rita, Kimbell: Nana, Mlna Rudolph; Maria, Grace Ep Davis; Lieut. Reger, William J. Sul- H„. capt. Baget, Philip Conner: Senor ffiiin, J. Frank Gibbons; Chief of Police, SS J Tltua; Lieut. Detrleh, Charles Pltr! F _ Notes from the Pauline Sights Co.: « e opened our sixth season at. Maseppa, Minn Sept. 28. Mrs. Sights will be seen Si season In a repertory of standard plays, and special scenery Is carried for each pro- duction. The roster la as follows: J. W. fights, manager; B. O. Ferguson, advance wnrescntatlve; 0. M. Young, musical direc- Sr- Jack Johnson, Earl Francis, Nell De- lanv B. L. Sights, Josephine West, Kitty rave-Young ana Pauline Bights. The season isi booked solid for thirty weeks of three night stands In Minnesota and South Da- — Harry Darlington, manager of Elmci Walters' "A Thoroughbred Tramp" Co,. writes' "The following la an account of a railroad wreck one mile from Hot Springs, la which myself and company figured on Oct. 4 A wooden trestle, span about twenty feet, rave way beneath the engine, and what I consider a miracle Is the fact that the rest of the train, consisting of mall car, baggage car, two day coaches and two Pullmans, got safely over. The tressle had sunk evenly to about eighteen Inches below the grade level. One of my company, F. B. Ashley, bad his ankly severely wrenched, and an old gentle- man, non-professional, whose back was very atverely hurt, were the only ones Injured." — Al. Caldwell Is business manager of Rowland & Clifford's Western "Game Keeper" Co. — Gavin H. Dorothy writes from Mar- shall, Mo.: "My wife, Virginia Harvey, and I closed with Allen Bros.' Comedians at Atchison, Kan., Oct. 8. We are here visit- ing: my wife's parents." — Kostcr of Neuman's Comedy Co.: W. H. Xcuman, manager; Walter C. Clark, advance ; T. L. Dllllon. W. G. Castleton, Billy New, Van C. McGuIre, Mat Pentland, Vera Castle- Ion, Bertba Allen, May Copeland, Dorothy Peterson. — H. C. Bannister Is In his eighth week with the Warner Comedy Co., playing char- acters and heavies. He writes that he Is doing nicely and the company la playing to packed bouses. — Joseph Arthur Is reported to be pre paring a dramatic version of "Pilgrim'* rrogreas," which Is to be produced later In the season by Klaw A Erlauger, under an- other title. — Ursula Gurnett Is recovering from an attack of typhoid fever at her home In Springfield, Mass. She will leave for Europe the latter part of this month to finish her musical education In Paris. . ' —Barden Lefferts has closed a Summer engagement with the "Joshua Slmpklns" Co., and is to be featured In the new piece, "The Village Grocer," which takes the road the first of November, playing the larger cities. — Claude Soares has been engaged to play Bangus, In "Macbeth," with John Griffith. — NoteB from Clifford I. Venle, In "Dr. Jckyll and Mr. Hyde," under the direction of J. Howard Bauman: We opened the Bca- son Oct. 1, at Ravenna, 0., to house capacity. With the exception of five open dates the company Is booked solid for thirty-four weeks, playing one night stands, with a few three night stands In tho South. Tlio fol- lowing people comprise the company : Clifford I. Venle, J. Howard Bauman, Blllle Price, Alfred C. Newman, Geo. K. Ross, Preston A. Lombard, Henry M. Gordon, Harry Bar- tell, Joe Lyonell, Trlxle Monroe, Anna Mor- fan, Alene Merrill, pianist, and Charlotte M. lolton, with Harry io. Morton In advance. — Morelnnd A Wade Notos: We closed our season of twenty-one weeks with Phillips' "U. T. C." Co., Sept. 27, and will remain at home, resting, until Oct. 24, when we start rehearsals with our own company, which opens Oct. 20. We are booked almost solid to April 10, In Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, and carry fifteen people and a band of ten. — Charles Itlchman began his career as a star uuder Weber & Fields' management on Oct. 5, In "Captain Barrlngton," a romantic drama, by Victor Mapes, which received Its nrat production on any stage at tbe Court Square Theatre, Springfield, Mass., on the above date. There was much enthusiasm shown for star, play and supporting com- pany, Mr. Rlchman's support includes such well known people as Susanna Sheldon, Helen MacOrcgor, Frances Ring-. Mrs. Charles Craig George W. Wilson, William Redmund. Joseph Kllgour, George Osborn Jr., J. H. Bradbury, Lynn Pratt, George Bryant, Fred- erick Spencer, H. D. James, William Barnes, Mortimer Howard and George Sylvester. — "The Jersey Lily" Co. disbanded at Fartfoit, Conn., on Oct. 0. It Is"stated that the Victoria Amusement Co. la in a position to meet all of Its obligations, and "The Jer- sey Lily will be reorganized Immediately, and sent on tour. Blanche Ring will not be with the company In the future. — Seymour Hicks sailed last week from ii s in to con8 "lt with Charles Frohraan. ne will only stay In this country a few days. — nronson Howard arrived in New York M week. Ho Is here to be present at the £2. nr ? B l a of "Saratoga." which Is to be halved by Robert E. Johnson. .—John W. Dean, of "The Earl of Paw- tucket' Co., and Ruth Russell, an actress, were murrled on Sent, 20, In New York City. u,""™' Marble hnB gone out ahead of a second-Pacing the Music" company. • ~ New York Day By Day" Nates: The season opened Sept. 10, In Torrlngton, "ran., and has continued successful up to Si. ..""ovldence, Boston and New York f*[ e olir, and 8. R. 0. seems to be the rule "gut mong the line. Our taat engagement was the seventh In Boston. We repeated our H™ffi success In Providence, R. L, and at h«.„ h "i Avenue Theatre, New York. We i«nl ma4 ° """W rehjri1 *»•'«■. our season in i2 lr '5'booked solid, and wo commence soon jo oook for next season. "■— ■ ■"-—»* js manager. ' . f .T J .f M f 1 , M1 il^ ar - d mi,d « oer debut as a star at the Hartford Theatre Hartford Conn., on Oct. 5. In "A Clean. Slat* •>V/h™* fiesbrook, J H. Gllmour; Bromley' Cheers George Bellamy; Tracy Aubcrton has nephew, George Honey; Mr. Gllswortnr so* licitor, AlfreS Fisher; Mr. Joll, solicitor J. Carrlng on Yates; Foxon, their clerk' ».iL. Cl K5H2 i Farmer Tu.lldge, Vomer nfHS' 8: »? ebb J, e ' J , a farn » servant.' Herbert Budd; Mrs. Madlgan, Helen Tracy Mrs Mrs b «: Em ^tuirS — "Judith," a four act play, by Itamsav Lfc7&.*K£5! ■& £ r| 8 in »' production"? f ,? t 8 t? r Tn . e . a 'ce. Buffnlo. N. Y., on Oct 5 with Mary Mannerlng starring. 'Buffalo ad-' SSSS^W! tt 8U . 0cess tor 8tttr - author a„ d company. The caat was: Allan Ford John S I r g: .i?, ck Kedwcod, H. Hassard"short" Grlswold Payne, David Proctor; Dan Waters' J' KSKWWSI Lo ^ Cecil Winter, Henry J. Hadfield; Mrs. Gordon Culpepper Lee Isabel Waldren; Mra. Fleming, JfiueSnthS lf5? : M& B p" 9&& Virginia Stanton; ¥,".' HSS! R J. d ' Kate tester; Alta Reed Ann Archer; Sister Bernadctte, Georglanne Pitcher; EUzabeth, Carolyn James; Yvonne, hatherlne Keyes; Judith Lee, Mary Manner^ — Roster of Frank Holloway's Big Co.: Frank Holloway, proprietor; Mrs. Hofioway. treasurer; W. B. Y^ork, general manager Gus Helcmwratb, contracting agent; J7 C. Johnson, leader of band and orchestra ; Peter Grothle, stage manager and strong man; Harry De Coe, club Juggler; Orle Davis, comedian; Lucy Franklin, soubrette, and Frank Davis, leads. Duke Fits, the trick dog, Is a hit. We make week stands, and will play Northern Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota and Dakota. Closed our tent sea- son Sept. 10, and opened our Winter soanon in opera houses Sept. 20. Business Is good. „—H- 0. Carlton has been re-engaged with Mrs. Leslie Carter's company, making his third season with that attraction. Mr. Carl- ton Is also managing "Neleta," female ma- f;iclan, who Is making a great success In her Ine of work, — Roster of Stevens A Uossman's musical \5^.-S?. n l? dy ?.? <1 ."Johnnie Got the One I Ranted" Co.: We closed our tent season Oct. in. . ^P"' ln 0Dcra houses Oct. 8, In .i. "Si?-» rhe o 8ame P*oPlo have signed for the Winter. Stevens and Mossman, musical and comedy boxing act; Geo. II. Stevens, manager and comedian; Harry Page, ad- vance; Dolllo Mossman, soubrette; Bay Clements, pianist; Fntnkle Hufton, coou songs: Dick Elkln, black face comedian and buck.dancer; Geo. Mossman, props and parts. «e have added somo new plays to our list, with special scenery. We carry a band of nlno pieces, and we have our share of busi- ness. Tub Currou Is always wolcome on trlday morning. ...pKpoert B. Mantell'a manager writes: Mr. Mantell's new play, 'The Light of Other Days, is meeting with the greatest succeas through the South. In spite of the hot weather we are having we are doing big bus ness, and by the looks ot things 'The Light of Other Days' will shine for many seasons." — Frank L. Maddocks has signed to play Lcgrand, character old man, In Warner A- Altman's "Montana Outlaw" Co. for this sea- son. — Bonnalr Price Co. Notes: This Is the eleventh week of the fifth season for tbe Bon- lialrPrlceCo. Our bualuesj has been very good, and the show a hit. We played a return date at Wlnfleld, Kan., Oct. 0-7. Recently, while ln Independence, Kan., L. E. Beach and W. G. Itozell, tbe tramp musician, were Initiated Into tho mysteries of the Eagles. Jas. R. Banta joined recently as musical director. Warren Cattcrlln Joined at W'nneld. The roster at present Is: Win. N. Smith, mann- Ser; L. E. Beach, Warren Cattertln, W. Q. lozell, the tramp musician; II. E. Chase, Jas. R. Banta, D. R. Carroll, tho Rozellcs, Uonnolr Price, Llbbte Brlttalne, Franc Bi- llot and Myrtle Bartonne. — Joseph O'Meara retires from "A Hot Old Tlme T ' Oct. 16. — Margaret Rourke goes with "Escaped from Sing Sing." — WllUs Pago has Joined the "Robert Burns" Co. — Hlmmeleln's Ideals, featuring Beatrice Earle, arc reported to be playing to record business ln Ohio. — Charlotte M. Bolton Is playing the lead- ing emotional role of Gertrude Carew, in Clifford I. Vt-nle's "Dr. Jckyll and Mr. Hyde" Co. NOW JERSEY. Newark.—A majority of tho local thea- tres received good pntronago last week. Nkwauk Tiisatbb (Leo ottolengnl, mana- ger).—"A Princess of Kensington" Is here this week. The comedy clement sires James T. Towers an opportunity to Increase his popularity. Mra. Ilurnett s charming story ot "Tho Little Princess" waa daintily por- trayed by Millie James last week, with fair results. David Warflcld plays "The Auction- eer" Oct. 20 and week, Cnr.i MittA Tiikatiie (M. J. Jacobs, malin- ger). —Cheater Do Vonde, In "Doomed," 3ulckens tho pulse this week, which Is tbo eslred end of melodrama. Last week "Tho Minister's Daughters" proved to bo tho right kind, and played to full houses each nlglit. "Wealth and Poverty" will be hero 20 and week. Emfirb Tiikatrb (II. M. I [yams, mana- ger).—"David Harum" entertains In a whole- some and hearty way this week. A compe- tent cast Is headed by W. II. Turner. "The Heart of Maryland" was as potent as ever last week, ana played one of the best weeks of the season. "The Fatal Wedding" occurs week of 20. Blanki'b Tiikatre (James 11. Btickcn, business manager).—Rlaney's "Tho Factory Girl" offers stage realism and sensation this week, and the cast reveals a number ot last season's stock favorites. Solrnn, Herman, In "The Charity Nurse," pleased large audiences last week. "Deserted at tho Altar" will bo seen 20 and week. Wai.om ANN'a -Tiikatiib (W. 8. Clark, man- ager).—Imro Fox and his own company mnko their first local nppearanco this week, and firesent a remarkably strong array of talent n the specialty class, which forms a plcnsant clinngo from burlesque. Cnnfleld and Carle- ton, Sherman and De Forrest, Colby and Way Co., Lena Thurber. William Cahlll, Ferd Zo- bcdle, Rlccubono's horses, and Imro Fox him- self form an excellent combination. A ladles' matinee will be given 23. Tho Bohemian Uurlesquers spout a pleasant and profitable week, ending 17. Phil Sheridan's Show comes 30 and week. Piioctob'h Theathe (J. Austin Fynoa, general manager).—Good business follows naturally In tho wake of good bills offered each week here, and Interest does not Hair. Current features Introduced ore: Marshall P. Wilder. Whitney Uroa, Crlmmlns and Gore, Mark Sullivan, tho Allisons, Wagner and Arnlm, I.lli's spaniels, and tbe Vcdmars. McKeo Hankln and company created special Interest last week. Nutk. —Theodore Appcll, leader of orches- tra at Blaney's, was plensantly surprised by his friends last week, who cmlhcrcu to wish him many hnppy returns of his birthday. s ■ Pnteraon.—Theatrical entertainment was Interrupted by tho disastrous flood which In- undated the Passaic Valley last week and mused two million dollars' damage In this city. The Itljuu Theatre wag flooded to the depth of four feet, entailing a heavy loss to Mrs. Ben Lenvltt, and causing a suspension of business for five days. Ilad tho waters risen two Inches higher the Opera House, too, would have been put out of commission, for only that small Bpaco sepnrted the waters from the fumaco (Ires of tho Edison works, which supply tho electricity In tho local thea- tres. Fortunately tho water receded at this point, and Manager tioctschlus, of the Opera House, was enabled to fulfill his contracts. l'ATI.UHUN Ol'KltA HotlHH (Jollll J. UOCtS- chlus, manager).—The first finished produc- tion of "Saratoga," with Walter Hodges In the title role, was given hero Oct. 16. Tlnvld Wnrlleld, with "The Auctioneer," pleased two erowded houses la, 14. "Through Flro n«d Flood," an aproprlato piece for I'atorson, as this city has had costly experience with both UlmiHterB, Is duo 10-21. Lewis Morrison, In "Faust," 22-24; "The Cavalier" 20. "Tim Heart of Maryland" 27, 28, "Sag Harbor" 20-81. Hijiiii Tiikatiih (Mrs. Hen Leavltt, man- ager).—This theatre was In the henrt of tlio llondcd district, and members of tho London Belles Co. had to bo rescued In boats from the hotel adjoining the theatre. No perform- ance was given by this company Saturday, 10, and Harry Morris' Night on Broadway Co. did not enter until Thursday, 10. This company gavo a good performance, and at- tendance for three nights was so largo that the houso management could not necommndnto nil patrons. The High Hollers 10 and week. Rico A Barton's Big Gaiety Co. week of 20. I'kncii.unoh. —l&lwnrd Kendall, business maiingcr for Lewis Morrison, spent tho latter portion of tbe week here. Mr. Morrison's palace ear will be here this week, not being carried In tho New England tour of "Faust." s Elisabeth.—Tho business for the wock of Oct. 8 has not been as good as anticipated by the managers of both theatres. Liteum Tiikatiih (Kirov k Drake, mana- gers).—"Tho Limited Mull" enmo 8-10, to the Kilties Band 10, Sbepnrd's moving pic- tures 17, 18. Daniel Ityan, ln repertory, playa wock ot 20. Park Theatre (John Stiles, manager).— Tho Transatlantic Burlesauers, 12-14, had continued good houses. The olio: Ben Jan- ten, Klne and Gotthold. In "A Medical Dis- covery :" Mitchell and Cain, tho Fnrrell-Tay- lor Trio, the Barrows Cldldren, and tho bur- lesque, "Two Knights." "Tho Fatal 8ln" will he toeu 15-17, to be followed by "Th-j Fatal Wedding," 10-21; "For Her Children's Sako" 22-24, Clara Turner Co. week of 28. Cvhi.no Theatre (Fred c. Ilowen, nuui.v fer).—•Business continues good. MM week of 0, Smith A Bowen's Specialty Co, ♦ ■» IOWA. fairly good returns, tho matinees being good. "New York Day by Day," 12-14, did not do so well, but appeared to please. "Troasura MAY HOWARD, Who ln nrlvatc life Is Mrs. Harry Morris, Is playing vaudeville dates In a comedy sketch. She Just finished a tour of the Kohl & Castle circuit, where her act proved a laughing suc- cess Miss Howard selected this vaudeville opportunity lit preference to any of a num- ber of offera to head burlesque shows playing "The Wheel. Geo. W. Wtnnett fllans VI "^' M »tt»den Is with Angell'a Corne- lls L. nin e capacity. TW„!. ■ 'Q'MiJOTi' In "A Gentleman of The rn m „ c iS?. ed -. ( ? c . t _-_ 10 .l a £ ira ,9. use ... *M- Thi. i."<?! n thls Bett » on *" leading lady. ■mL *.*!!?,! Mnrsden's third season In the Granger, osed Oct. . i, c co >npany reopens 20, In Washington, ltv"~rK dy .. :p £ IM l nelena has Joined the "Trln- V WUJaai 0o t0 , character parts. ■womnn w Fl 'kln«. well known as a leading •adrtli'SP h J r marriage. Is In New York, •nawjii returtt t0 Ue gt(| | e •were mJ^fi'v Morgan and Helen Bertram I," 5»*!g at Windsor, Can., week before S3"until ijjt week 0 ' ** eWDt *"" W ' th ' *«Tandel Tw ° LU ' 10 8aJlor Boys " Co * hM ^SWRUff t0 Uie mjalam Btock "Darkness and Daylight," a dramatiza- tion, In four acts, by Charles W. Chase, of Mary J. Holmes' story of that name, was given Its first production on any stage at Klliabeth, N. J., on Sept. 15. It was cast as follows: Richard Harrington, James C. Bu- sted; Arthur 8t. Clair, of Virginia, Preston J. Hollow; Victor, a valet, Francis Dawson; Dr. Grlswold, Harry Sedley; fcphrlam, Claude Nelson: Edith Hastings, Ldlth Dom- bey; Nina, Edith Perchct; Grace Atherton, Morle Balcome: Hannah, Susie Howard; Mrs. La Motte, Sallle Morton. — The now Colonial Theatre, Flttsflold, Mass.. was dedicated by the Bostonlans, In "Itobln Hood," Sept. 28, when a large audi- enco taxed the seating capacity, ond hun- dreds were turned away. The bouse will ba looked after by John F. Sullivan, the mana- ger of the Empire Theatre, North Adams. The new theatre Is handsomely decorated, the side work of the auditorium and lobby being a dark red, and the ornamentation of tho TioxeB, gallery and balcony are finished ln gold and white. The curtain Is of red nlush, while the scenery Is both elaborata and hnDilsome, and the stage requisites ore of the latest pattern. Smith's Orchestra, formerly of the Academy of Music, has been engaged to furnish the music. — Robert McWade Jr. goes with "A Jnp- "T^ffVSC Cora Belle Greene and Albert Andrus go with "Maud Muller. — Mabel Blake has retired from the Stand- ard Theatre, Philadelphia, and her place !• filled by Blanche Alexander. — Mr. and Mrs. W. II. Barwald leave the New Bedford, Mass., stock. --Herbert Brcnafi Is the light comedian of tho Elysium Stock Co., at New Orleans. — Edward N. Iloyt plays Jacques, In "!■ Ynn Like It." for Ernest Shlpmnn. -Jane Rivers has Joined ''a Gentleman of Franco" for the leads. . — h. W. Browning is property man for Willis Granger. — George Fox goes to Cleveland! New 8t !l^!P t c e um C n 1 !Sgs 0 goes to the Cleveland Stock Theatre, Chicago, for leading heavies. — Notes from tbe Four Browns' "Presi- dent's Daughter" Co.: Our business through Pennsylvania has been simply Immense. Wo nave enlarged our ladles' band, Lena Shern- hnrt, solo trombone; Evelyn Bcrge, solo cor- net, Dora i:. Allen, tuba, and Frank Moore, barltono and comedian. Joining laat week. We now have twenty-four people all told, and our Western tour should prove a bo- nanza. Mr. Walters, second man, Joined at Harrlsburg, and now the cities, when billed, look like a circus. We make a parade dally, our silk banners for horses and wagons are gorgeous, and win tbe admiration of all. We played in Biiamokln to tbo capacity. Our company was the guest of the Main Show at tbo matinee, and Messrs. Mala, Brown, and several others were at our evening show. Little Freda La Reno Is one of the nits of tbe piece. We start West shortly. — Harry Btubbs, who for several years hns been connected with leading stock com- R miles, Is to star this season In "The Gay Ir. Goldstein," under the management of William It. Dalley. A supporting company has been selected, whlcn Includes: Lonnle Dennc, Belle Gaffney, Clarice Vnlette, Made- line Clark, Harry English, W. K. Allen. J. I'. Smythe. Thomas Connors and W. P. Col- lingo, In advance. Tbe season opens on Oct. S. at Halifax, N. H.. after which the New England States, and New York and Pennsyl- vania will be played. — "Tbe Fortune Hunters" Co. opened at Buffalo, N. Y., Oct. 12, to tbe capacity, and filayed there the week. The roster Is as fol- ows: L. J. Rodriguez, manager; Lola and Nellie Hawthorne. Carrie Graham, Edna Dorman, Irene Ward, Sidney Grant, Sydney de Grey, Frank Root, Leo I). Wharton, Harry A. Wlegand, and sixty others, — Bert Coote and Ada Russell were re- cently married ln England, The announce- ment of tbo marriage was received at this office last week. 4»* "The Buffalo Limited," A second edition of the Empire State Ex- press, leaves New York dally 12.50 P. M., due Buffalo 11.00 p. M., by New York Central.— Adv. Island" 15-17. Duo: "A Onmo of Hearts" 10-21, "Escaped from Sing Blng" 22-24, "A Hnppy Tramp" 20-28, "Ono Night In Juno" jAcons' Tiieathm (0. W. Jacobs, raann- ?cr),—"A Working Girl's Wrongs" came 0, 0, to small returns. David wnrlleld, In "Tho Auctioneer," 12, had a largo house. "Tho Winning Hand" came 13, to a smnll house. "A Boy of the Streets" 17. Duo: Stetson's "U. T. C." Co. 21. tho Great Lnfn- yctto Show 28, 24, "Tho Wizard of On" 20, ''The Heart of Maryland" 28, "A Ragged He- s Jersey f.'ttr—"Eight Bolls" closed a splendid week at the Academy Oct. 17. Many notable Improvements have been mndo In this season's version. Hngcnbcck'w Trained Animal Company, tbo finest of tho kind ever witnessed In this city, closed a good week at tho BIJon. Every act was a novolty. The llehmnn Show, at the Boa Ton, was duly ap- preciated. Academy (Frank E. nenderson, manager), —For week of 11), "The Heart of Maryland;" week of 20, "David 1 forum." Bijou (John W. Holmes, manager).—Nat M. Wills, with his merry surroundings, In "A Ron of Rest," 10-24 ; "The Evil Men Do" 20-81. Hon Ton (T. W. Dlnklna, manager).— Clark's Runaway Girls 10 and week. Noth.— Maurice Cnln, and not Tcrney, Is doing advance for "Eight Hells." The mis- take was through a similarity of the given name, Keokuk.—At the Keokuk Opera House IE. Jaeger Jr., resident manager).—"All Aboard," Oct. 6, and Faust's "Two Orphans," 7, both drew poor houses, owing to tho strung counter attraction of the Street Fair. "Hu- man Hearts" attracted a woll pleased house 1.1, and tho outlook for Horace Lewis. In 'VThu Middleman," 14, was good. Coming : llchocca Warren, In "Teas, of the D'Urber- vlllea," 20: Oeorglo Knox, In "When Knight- hood Was In Flower," 21; "A Hidden Ci'lmo" 23, "Foxy Grandpa'* 20, Y. M. C. A. courso lecture 20, and "McFadden's Flats" 31. Tim Keokuk Struct Fair drew thousands of strangers to this city, 0-10, and gavo tlio best of sntlsfnclon. Amusement Man- ager Ed. F. Klrchuor put on tho following high class open air acts: Hlx Montrose Troupe, Flvo Flying Honvnrds. Four Bunt Bros., Jocclyn Trio, Drasli and llraill, Fox nnd Foxlc, nod Marvelous Marsh, Tbo Mid- way had these: Young Bros,' Electric Thea- tre, Morris' volcano, Cora Bockwltb, Cupt. Ament's London ghost (how and Trilby, Mario He Wolf's lady athletes, Parisian art models, «i'rof. Frank's Hindoo mystery, Zaxa nnd Loin, tho flying lady, all did a satisfac- tory business and vvuro pleased with their treatment here. A special train on tho Wabash railroad and carrying a number of tho Midway shows named, which left hero nt tin early hour 11, met with an accident near Versailles, III., and several baggage cars nnd a conch wcro turned ovor In tho ditch. Cora Beckwlth, tho well known lady swim- mer, sustained a couplo of broken ribs and her eyes were discolored; J. B, Morris, of .'ho volcano, had an nrin broken, besides a num- ber of others who were less seriously hurt. Tho stuff which wns loaded In tho bnggngs cars wns pretty well shaken un, and con- siderable damage resulted therefrom. Most of tlio people wero en> route to the street fairs at Tcrro Haute, I ml., and Danville, HI. I Odnr Hup id". —At Greene's Opera Houso (Will S. Collier, bimiiieHH uiHiHiger).—Walker Whiteside, In ''We Arc King?' Oct. 7, 8, played to rnpnoRy, ami gavo eminent satis- faction. "Shninus O'llrlun," 0, and "Undo Josh Spruceby," matinee and night, 10, had big business. Dixon Sitock Co., supporting Lolnnd Webb, 12, lit, drow light attendance. "Under Southern Skies" 14, ''When Johnny Cuiuos Marching Homo" IS, Gideon's Min- strels 17, The Country Girl" 20, Hlnnclw Wnlsli 23, "Two Lltllo Vagrants" 24, "Along tho Mohawk" 20, "On the Bridge nt Mid- night" 27, "When Knighthood Was III Flower" 28, "Thu Irish I'nwnbrokoni" 20, "Foxy Orniidpa" !I0, "A Hidden Crime" 31. Notkn. —('. 0. Tennis, ahead of "Under Southern Skies," nnd A. G. Dalnmator, In ndvnui'o of "When Johnny Conies Marching Home," wero hero 7 Harry F. Curtis, manager of Gideon's Minstrels, was In town 13 Cedar Itnpids Seventh Annual Car- nival In Athletic Park, 0-10, excelled all predecessors In nltendnnco, notwithstanding two days ot bad wcalhcr. In addition to the many attractions reported Inst weok wero these: Eliihus Family of ncrubats, Potter nnd Rico's African theatre, Itlg Otto's per- forming wild iiiiliiini show and "What Is it," Whipple's Zoological museum, Zonorn'* • ■yiisy camp, Ilumpty Dumpty's dog show. Hobo, tho snake cater; tho Cellar HaplilH Kennel Club's dog show, nnd (Hunk's small horse, weight 2r>ltis. As usual, Itubo Shields was the oillclal announcer from tbo vaude- ville stage. i>e« Moluea.—At Foster's Opera Houso (Win. Foster, manager).—Walker Whiteside, In "We Aro King,"ciiino to good business Oct, 13. "Under Houlhom Hkles' drow big houses li, 10. "A Chinese Honeymoon" 15, "When Johnnie Comes Mnrchlng Homo" 10, Joseph Jefferson 20. "Tlio Country Glrl"21, Illiiiielin Walsh 22, Tim Murphy 23, "When Knight- hood wns In Flower" 24, Virginia llurned, In "Iris," 27 ; S. Miller Kent 28, Mara Km- dull 20, "Foxy Grandpa" 81. On a nii Oi'HUA llouHM (Win. Foster, mnnn- fiori.—"In Convict's Stripes" came, to good ioiiscs, 12-14. "Human Hearts" tiiickodthu houso at every performance 8-10. "Undo Josh Spruceby'' 15-17, "Handy Bottom" 10- 21, "McFadden's Flats" 22-24, "Two Little Viigrnnls" 20-28, "On tho Bridge at Mid- nlglit" 20-31. Auditorium (Win. Foster, manager).— Gideon's Colored Minstrels had two good au- diences mutlnco and evening 10. Hohoken—At the Lyric (If. P. Soulier, manager).—Lottln Williams, In "Only a Hhop Girl," closed a lino stay Oct. 14. r 'Thn Winning Hand," with Carlton Macy and Maud Hall, met with approbation 10-17. Walter Edwards, in "The Hlsrn of the Four," 18-21 : Orover Bros.' "Tho Minister's Daugh- ters" 22-24. "From Itngs to Riches" 20-31, EMTtnn (A, M. Ilriiggemanri, proprietor and mannger).—Satisfactory business con- tinues. For 18-24: Harrington and Mar- tell. Monroe, Mack and Lawrence. Brown nnd Nevarro, Josephine Habcl. Brooks Bros., Courtrlne and Jollet. nnd Hclene Gerard, Tho klnctograpli still remains an Import- ant factor. 0 »» NEW IIAMI'SIIIHI". Mnnelieadrr.—At the Opera House (H, W. Harrington, manager).—Al. 7,meh and the Three llosdhuds, In "Girls Will Be Olrls." Oct, 0, drew well, while Augusta True, In "Maud Muller," 10, played to a small but appreciative audience. Denman Thompson played his eighteenth annual engagement here, In "The Old Homestead," 13, and packed the house. "Happy Hooligan" 14, Fort Itodve—At tho Midland Theatre (Both Mcsorvey, mnungor).—Guy Hickman's Comedians opened Oct. 12, for three nights, to a fair sized house. An excellent company presented "Under Southern Skies," 0. to a packed house, and gavo the very best of satis- faction. "King I'lng Pong" had a good ad- vance salo for 10. On tho way: "When Johnnie Comes Marching Homo" 21, "Along tho Mohawk" 28, S. Milter Kent 20, "Caught In the Web" 20. Cf.ii'i'BiiH.—Tho Scott Joplln Opera Co., announced for 10. and "Mississippi," for 12, both canceled, unci Ouy Hickman's Comedians substituted. . ■■ s i lloone.—Arlos' Opera House (Wiley A Klrliy. malingers). — "Human Hearts" had good busliu-HM Oct. 0, Htnlaon's "II. T. (.'." played, to good business, 7. Sherman Com- edy Co. opened, to packed house, for 12-17. They rcpuirt business unusually good this season. Nom—Montgomery Bros.* "U. T. C." Co., tent show, which originated In this city, lias returned homo after a very successful sea- son, and In a fow weeks will again go on tho road for the Winter season. « Dubuque.—Grand Opera Ileum (Win. T, JloL-be. manager.—"On Hie Bridge ait Mid- night." two pcrformnncos, to good houses, Oct. 10. Gus Hun's Minstrels pleased a largo house 12. "The Country Girl 1 ' 10, "Human Hearts" 23, "The Gnino Keeper" 24, Lulu Olnsi-r 27, "Tlio Olrl from Bweden" 21), "Uncle Tom's Ctnbln," two performances, 31. Noth. —After tho performance Oct. 12 tho Gus Sun Minstrel Company was given a bnn- nuot by llio Dubuque Ledge of Elks, 207, mid n soclnl session followed, at which Bro- ther Russell presided. Everybody had a good time. I Davenport.—At tho Burtls Opera Houso (Direction of C'hnmlierlln, Kindt A Co.).— "The Volunteer," Oct, 0; "For Mother's Sake," matinee and evening, 10; "In Con- vict's Stripes," 11; "When Johnny Comes Marching Home." 12. came In standing room only, and ushered In the formal open- ing of tho theatrical season In this city. Due: "Tho Kternnl City" Ifi, Walker White- side. In "Wo Are King/' HI; "When Knight- hood was lu Flower" 17. "A Bunch of Keys" 18, "A Chinese Honeymoon" II), "The Mlil- dleman" 20, Gideon's Minstrels 21, Paddle Ross 22, Blanche Walsh. In "llesurrectloii," 24: "On the Bridge at Midnight" 25. "Along the Mohawk" 27* "Foxv Grandpa" 28, Lulu Olnser, In "Dolly Vnrdun," 20; Ear* Ken- dall 30.