The New York Clipper (January 1904)

1074 THE NEW YOEK CLIPPER. Januaky 2. everything, and we'll be partner* la ,'• and a convulsive contraction of bla throat •topped tbe word be waa about to utter. "Mr aifflt are giving out," he continued, as tbe train above paused a moment In It'a backward and forward movement*, to tbe <le- ■palr of tbe two. Though their young mus- cle* were a* fine a* iteel wire, the strain waa too much, and they prepared to looeen their lease hold upon life. "Good bye, Louie," solemnly said Weber, leaching through the darkness for tbe band of bla partner, and finding It ready for bl* affectionate grasp. "Good bye,—Joey," was tbe faltering fare- well of the other a* hi* cramped hand clasped that of his little friend. "Then the two yoong partner* In life.— and In death, aa they despairingly supposed, dropped—down—down—down—a distance of about four feet. »« » NEW JERSEY. Newark. — Newark Theatre (Lee Otto- lengul, manager).—"Tbe Karl of Pawtuket," with Lawrence D'Orsay, this week. "Ben llur," CbrUtmas week, realized all the big expectation* as to business. "A Country Olrl" next week. ..... t Columbia Th bathe (M. J. Jacobs, man- ager).—This week. "The Stain of Guilt" "Two Little Waif*' proved most acceptable and enjoyed good business last week. "Es- caped from Slug Sing" next. Emimbb Tiieatbk (H. M. Hyams, man- ager).—Al. H. Wilson, tn "A Princei of Titters," this week. "The Child Wife" played, to large audiences, last week. "Ba- the! Goldstein' next. _ _ Blanky'b Tiibatsb (Chas. E. Blaney, man- ager) .—"8ky Farm" this week. "For Bis brother's Crime" played to large audiences lost week. "After Midnight" next Walduann'b Theatbb (W. S. Clark, man- ager).—Fred Irwin's Majesties this weak. The Blue IUbboos Olrl* were quickly received Into favor last week, and pleased good nouses. Tbe Gay Masqueraders next Proctor's thbatb* (J. Austin Fynes, gen- eral manager).—Dili this week: Henry Lee, the Ollfans, Everbart, Dean, Edsall and Co., Baymond and Caverly, Zlska and King, Maxwell and Dudley, Cotton's donkeys. Business was good last week. Notes.— Henry Leblsh, stage carpenter at the Columbia, waa presented by bis co- worker* with a gold mounted umbrella last week Manager W. 8. Clark, of Wald- mann'a Theatre, waa chosen treasurer of tbe Eastern circuit of burlesque bouses at tbe annual meeting Geo. Murphy made bis debut with the Blue Blbbon Girls here last week. s Jersey Cityv—AI. H. Wilson, In "The Prince of Tatters," had a fair week at the Academy, closing Dec. 20. "From Rags to Riches" had fair business at the Bijou, and the World Beaters, at the Bon Ton, bad tbe usual share. Christmas day and night, however, was an exception, and capacity crowds ruled. Acaukhy (Frank K. Henderson, mana- ger).—"Sag Harbor" for New Year's week. R rim Child Wife" to follow. Bijou (John W. Holmes, proprietor).— "For His Brother's Crime" New Year's week. "Tbe Good Old Bummer Time" to follow. Bon Ton (T. W. Dlnklns, manager).— Uobert Fulton's Jolly Grass Widows New Vear's week. Bowery Burlesquers to follow. Notes. —The Elks' carnival stag will be held at their large ball 20. The talent: Burnett and Weyersoo, Lillian Bender, John Foreman, Helen Trlx, C. Howard Scheck, Hany La Strange, Beach and Beck'er...... Jersey City Aerie, Order of Eagles, gave the Gay Masquerade™ a grand send off at tbe Uon Ton 18 The Theatrical Advertis- ing StaB. President Henry Wolf, of the Bon Ton, hold their ai-nual ball and reception at Imperial Hnll, next to the stage door of tbe Uon Ton, Jan. 25 Blanche Wood will sever her connection with the "Old Jed I'routy" Co. Jan. 2, and Join the Minneapo- lis stock for leading heavies Giovanni's ltoyal Marine Band will give one concert at Elk Hall, Jan. 14, under the auspices of tbe lodge. ■ Trenton.—Taylor's Opera House A. H. Slmmonds, manager).—"For Her Children'* Hake" Dec. 21. Polemau-Van House concert, S resenting Jacques Trlbaud, bad a large and ellgbted audience. "Girls Will Be Girls," 26, drew big. "The Village Parson" 26. "James Boys in Missouri" 28, "Ninety and Mine" 20, SO, Dockstader'B Minstrels 81, Jan. I, "The volunteer Organist" 2. Trent Tiibatrb (Edward Renton, mana- ger).—Business bas averaged good. Bill week of Dec. 28: Tom Nawn A Co., Roberts, Hayes and Roberts, Mclntyre and Rice, Gus Wil- liams, Martlnotte and Orossl, Lawson and Nnmon, Mortimer Basset, Denves' Mario- nettes, blograph. _ _ MtaiiLKE's State Street Theatre (I. C. Mlshler, manager).—This house Is doing good business. Daniel Ryan « Co., 21 ana week, did fair business. Coming: "A Work- ing Girl's Wrongs" 28-80, "Wealth and Pov- ety" 81, "Under Southern Skies" Jan. 1, 2. « Hoboken.—At the- Lyric (II. P. Soulier, manager).—Business ha* been fair. Smith O'Brien. In "The Game Keeper," Dec. 27-30, "After Midnight" 81-Jan. 2, ''Her Marriage Vow" 88, "The Worst Woman In London" 7-0. Bui'lRB (A. M. Bruggemann, proprietor). —Bill for week of Ik'c. 27: Wilfred Clarko and co., Lew Hawkins, Avery Strakoscb, Murphy and Wlllard, La Pclle Adelaide, Sat- suma, und clneograph. A Bpcclal concert will be given by fresh talent night of Jan. 8; bookings thereafter will be from Monday until Sunday nights. Seven nights and the usual matinees. Stockbrldge, Vontls and Itodn were additions to Inst week's offering. Vnleaca, a bar performer, with plenty of snap and vim, was one of the Empire hits last week. Notb. —The llol'okcn Elks celebrate their sixteenth anniversary at Quartet Club Hall Jan. 18. t Ellsubeth.— At the Lyceum Theatre, "For His Brother's Crime" came Dec. 14-10, to most excellent business. "No Wedding Bells for Her," 17-10, drew well. "On the Stroke of Twelve," 21-28, to fair business. "Ills SIster'B Shame," 24-20. to large busi- ness. To arrive: "A Hidden Crime" 28-80, "The Gnme Keeper" 81-Jan. 2, "The Worst Woman In London" 4-0, "Her Marriage Vow" 7-0. Jacobs. —"The Village Parson" came 25, "Girls Will Be Girls" W. Norn.—"Ills Sister's Shame" closed here 20 and reopens at the Third Avenue The- atre, New York. Jan. 10. 4i » JOSEPHINE WILKINSON, Who recently eatered the profession, Is a Phllsdelphlan by birth. She early gave evi- dence of possessing a good voice, which has been developed under the tuition of a well known vocal teacher in her native city. She began ber career In concert work, In which she met with marked success. Bhe then decided to enter the professional ranks, and made her debut at Keith'* New Theatre, In Philadelphia. Her New York debut will be made Jan. 4, at Keith's Union Square Theatre. »i » — Patricx Miles la III with to grippe at his home In Mount Summit, Ind. IOWA. Dea Molars.—At Foster's Opera House (Wm. Foster, manager).—"Tbe Girl With the Green Eyes," to a large bouse, Dec 15. "Shore Acres," 16, and waiter Jones. In 'The Sleepy King," drew fair 17, 18. Herr- mann, to fair business, 19. George Sidney, In "Busy Izxy," drew a big bouse 21. "The Stork*" come 23. 24, "Qulncy Adams Saw- yer" 25, 26, Adelaide Thurston 28, Virginia Drew Trescott 20, "Tbe Professor's Love Story" Jan. 1. At the Gbahd Opeba Hops* (Wm. Fos- ter,, manager).—"The Convict'* Daughter" had fair business 17-10. "Our Goblins" 21- 23. to good business. "Tbe Katzenjammer Kids" 24-20, Vanity Fair 28-30, "Mr. Jolly, of Jollet," 81-Jan. 2 ; "Not Guilty" 4-6. At the Auditobium (Wm. Foster, mana- ger).—Adeline Patti appeared before a large audience 22. "A Bunch of Keys" 25, 26. Mibbob Theatre (J. B. Connolly, mana- Kir).—Howard Hall, In "Tbe Man Who ared," drew big bouses 17-10. "Lighthouse by the Sea" comes 24-26. ■ ■ Cedar Rapids.—At Greene's Opera House (Will S. Collier, manager).—"The Sleepy King-," Dec. 10, pleased a good house. "Our Goblins" 17, "Mrs. Wlggs, of the Cabbage Patch," 21; Wm. II. Crane, to a fair house, 22. "Was She to Blame" 23, The Profes- sor'* Love Story" 25, "A Bunch of Keys" 26. "The Wizard of Or" 20, "Tbe Wizard of tbe Nile" 30, Martin's "D. T. C." Co. Jan. 1, "Peggy From rnria" 2, Adelaide Thurs- ton 6, "Arizona" 6, Geo. Sidney 7, Cbas. B. Hanford 9. Note. —Cedar Rapid* Aerie, No. 149, F. O. Eagles, went to Dubuque Sunday, 20, to exemplify the rltusl and assist In the Insti- tution of a new aerie of 153 charter mem- bers. » Boone.—Aries Opera House (Wiley A Klrby, managers).—"Shore Acres drew a good house Dec. 17. "Old Farmer Hopkins," y tbe King Perkins Co., did splendid busi- ness 25. "Legally Dead" 20, Mason and Ma- son 28, "81 Hosklns" 20, "Was She to Blame?'' Jan. 1, Harry Beresford 2, "Mr. Jolly, of Jollet,'' 4; Cbas. B. Hanford 6, Olympic (P. Short, manager).—"The Sal- tan of Sulo returns here, opening 27 for a week, with Frank Moulan back In tbe cast Week of 20, Ada Kenan and Otis Skinner, in repertory. The engagement was most sat- isfactory. Gbakd (John G. Sbeehy, manager).—"York State Folks" returns here for week of 27. Cbas. Grapewln, In "The Awakening of Mr. Plop," last week, broke from tbe vaudeville, ana pleased good big audiences In bis new venture. A. W. Maddoz and Nellie Beau- mont gave him One support. Ooeon (Harry J. Walker, manager).—Last week the Sunday and Thursday evening per- formances of the Helnemann-Welb German Stock Co. drew fairly well, with "Im Bunt- en Rock" 24, and "Eln Armes Maedchen" Sunday, 27. "Tbe Messiah" was sung Christ- mas night by tbe Choral Symphony, under Director Ernst Columbia (Hlddleton k Tate, managers). —Bill for week of 27: Blccobono's horses, Lew Sully, Genaro and Bailey, Josephine Habel, Mr. and Mrs. Gardner Grsne, Tom Brown, tbe Three Rio Brothers, Armstrong and Wright. Eldora and Norine, Schaefer and De Camp, the La Moines, and the klnodrome. Crawford's (O. T. Crawford, manager). —"Ole Olson" returned for a week's engage- ment at this house 27. Week of 20, "When Reuben Comes to Town" drew extremely well, and deserved to. John T. Hall, com- poser of many of the songs In the piece, was in charge of the production. Edouard Durand, Edgar Halstead and Douglas Flint were some of the favorites. Imperial (D. E. Russell, manager).— Another return engagement Is that of "The Minister's Daughters" week of 27. Week of 20 Selma Herman, In "The Charity Nurse," drew very well Indeed. Havlin'b (Wm. Garen, manager).—The offering for week of 27 Is the new play, writ- ten by a St Louis man. "The Desperate Lord Harrington." Victory Bateman has the leading role Week of 20 "The Way of the Transgressor" drew fairly well. There were some trained dogs and specialty acts Inter- spersed that helped things along. Victoria Walters, Josephine Thlle and H. R. Zahner pleased. Staxdabd Theatre (Leo Relcbenbach, EDDIE LEONARD. This clever young singer and performer Is rapidly making his mark In the minstrel world. Being of tbe younger school, and possessed of a sweet voice well suited for the utterance of the Southern melodies, his work has found lavor through the Western coun- try of late. He Is now with the Haverly Minstrels, with which be Is one of the feat- urea Tbe management of the company, as well as the local managers, are lavish in their praise, and tbe satisfaction which tbe public have received from Mr. Leonard's work Is proof of his cleverness. At San Francisco, Oakland and Denver, as well as at every other city that they have played, the newspapers have liked him especially well. "Weary Willie Walker" 0, "When Reuben Comes to Town" 11. Dnrllnvton.—At the Grand Opera House (Chnroberlln, Harrington a Co., managers).— Tbe Uoatonlans, Dec. 17, delighted a big house. Lyceum Comedy Co. played, to small bouses, 18, 10. "Lighthouse by the Sea," 21, had magnificent scenery. "Tbe Wizard of Oz," 25, packed them In. "In Louisiana" 26, "Kins Dodo" 28, "Shore Acres" 31, Zazell nnd Vernon Jan. 1, John Griffith 2, ''A Run for Her Money" 4, Martin's "U. T. C." 7. Keokuk.—At the Keokuk Opera House iE. Jseger Jr., manager).—The Flints, Dec. 0-8, to good business. The Uoatonlans, to a very large audience, at advance prices, 18. "The Convict's Daughter" drew lightly 21. "The Wizard of Ox" 23, "Tbe Storks'' 20, "Her Only Sin" 28, "King Dodo" 80, "When Reuben Comes to Town?' Jan. 2, "Shore Acres" 4, John W. Griffith 6. Davenport.—At tbe Burtls Opera Douse (Direction Chnmberlln, Kindt a Co.).—The Chase-Lister Opera Co., at popular prices, to satisfactory business, Dec 14-18. "The Parish Priest 11 10. "Busy Usy" 20, W. H. Crane 21. Due: "Where Is Budd" 23, "The Stork*" 25, Gran Opera Co. 27, "Shore Acres" 28, "A Run for Her Money" 80. Fort Dodge—At the Midland Theatre (Beth Meservey, manager). — Clint and Bessie Bobbins, In "A Runaway Match," had a fair house Dec. 10. Katherlne Wlllard, In "The Power Behind the Throne," bad medi- um business 15. Mason and Mason 29, Cbas. B, Hanford Jan. 1. ♦ «» MISSOURI. manager).—The Merry Maidens week of 27. Tbe Imperial Burlesquers, week of 20, did well. Rose Sydell's London Belles next week. Notes. —Mr. Savage puts Frank Moulan back In "Tbe Sultan of Sulu" here this week. The concert, evening of 21, at the Odeon, for the benefit of the Burns Cottage fund, was well attended Nellie Dunn, of the "Nancy Brown" Co., was called away to New York suddenly last week by the sud- den and serious Illness of her mother One of the prettiest events of last week was the presentation of a loving cup to Mr. and Mrs. Daniel V. Arthur, by the "Nancy Brown" Co., on Thursday evening, at the Century. ■ Springfield. — At the Baldwin Theatre (Geo. F. Olendorf, manager).—"A Royal Slave" played, to big business, Dec. 18. "The Silver Slipper" bad a good house 19. Home talent 21, 'Down Mobile" 25, "Side Tracked" » i > COLORADO. lows, Robert Baker, Charles Fahr, appeared to good house*. Cbybtal Theatre (Geo. Ira Adams, man- ager).—Week of 21: Hughes and Kenton, Kelley and Martlne, Casad and De Verne, O. L. Fultz, Robert Evans, to good houses. Novbltt Thbatbe (Henry Lubelakl, man- ager).—De Ruli and Granville, Freeman and Clark, Kelly and Martlne, Sam Doyle, Fran- cis Piper, Sutbern Sisters Trio, Holmes and Waldon, V. R. McPherson. Good business. <»» VIRGINIA. Richmond.—Academy of Music (Thos. O. Leath, lessee).—"David Harum" Dec. 2G, "When Knighthood Was In Flower" 26, "A Hot Old Time" 28, Kelcey and Shannon Jan. 1, Rose Cogblan 2. Buoo Theatbe (Jake Wells, manager). —"Across the Pacific," to well filled house*, Dec. 21-28. Ross Tenton Vaudeville Co. 28 and week. Putnam's Thbatbe (F. W. Putnam, man- ager).—Week of 28: Sisters Blond, Anita James, Josle Brant, Francis Brown, French and Goodwin. * Norfolk.—At the Academy of Music (T. O. Leath, manager).—David Warfleld drew a crowded house Dec 16. Lizzie Evans, 18, 19, in "Cozy Corners," to fair returns. Howe's Moving Pictures, 22, were the best ever seen In this city. Bose Cogblan Jan. 1, Virginia Harned 4, "Aiphonse and Gaston 0, "The Earl of Pawtucket" 6, 7. Gbanbt Thbatbe (Jake Wells, manager). —Ross A I'enton's Vaudeville Co. did splen- did business week of Dec. 21. Charles E. Blaney, in "Across tbe Pacific," 28 and week. . Acme Theatre (Cbas. M. West manager). —People for week of 28: The Two Grace*, Allen and Appleton, Reno and Smith, Carter and Glron, Ethel Hall, Leona Irving, Jack Meyers and Gus Mason. Business Is good. Buou Theatre (Harry T. Howard, man- ager).—People for week of 28: Elsberg Sis- ters, Fannie Lenbart, West and Fulman, Vassle Allison, Hannan and Collins, and Harry T. Howard. Tbe burlesque on "Uncle Tom's Cabin," Business Is good. Manhattan Theatbe (Cbas. E. Rents, manager).—New faces for week of 28: The Three Rio Brothers, Nagel and Adams. Flor- ence Edwards, Babe Laurl, Harry Shafer, and Cbas. E. Rents. Business good. Avditobiuk Thiatbb (J. M. Barton, man- ager). —New people for week of 28: Edward and Rolls White, Martin and Bldgway, Cameron and Fonda, Joe K. Kelly and "A Turkish Bath Co.," under management of M. J. Fenton. Business good. Petersburg.—At the Academy of Music (Wm. E. French, manager).—Grace George, In "Pretty Peggy," bad a good house 18. Rose Cogblan Jan. 4, "Aiphonse and Gas- ton" 6. Staunton.—At the Opera House (Bark- man A Shultz, managers).—"Lovers' Lane," Dec. 17, came to fair business. Coming: "A Hot Old Time" 20, Bose Cogblan 30. 4 ■» TEXAS. St. LodIs. —At the Century (P. Short, manager).—Ezra Kendall returns for week of Dec. 27, In "The Vinegar Buyer." Week of 20. Marie Cahlll, In "Nancy Brown." did a moat unusually good business, The piece drew to capacity. Denver.—Broadway Theatre (Peter Mc- Court, manager).—Week of Dec. 21, "Pessy from Parls.' r to good house*. "A Chinese Honeymoon" 28 and week. Tabob Grand (Peter McCourt, manager). —Week of 21, "Happy Hooligan;" week of 28, Jane Kennark, In "Under Two Flan." Business is good. Obpiieum Thbatbe (Lee Hsney, mana- ger).—Foster and Foster, Mr. and Mrs. Wal- ter E. Deaves, Irene Franklin, Charlea and Minnie Sa Van, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Murphy Mabel McKlnley, Meehan's dogs, bad 8 ft. O. week of 21. wm "" New Cubtis (A. R. Peton, manager) Week of 21, "Over Niagara Falls," to good houses. " New Crystal (Geo. Ira Adams, manager) —Week of 21: Millar Bros., Edna *May Collins, Hawea Sisters, Bsntoro and Mar Ft. Worth.—At Greenwall's Opera House (Phil W. Green wall, manager).—Tbe Smart Set bad two good audiences Dec. 19. Helen Grantley did fair business with "In the Pal- ace of the King" 2L Due: "The Little Homestead" 23, "A Chinese Honeymoon" 25, James-Warde 26, "Man to Man" 29, Jef- ferson De Angells Jan. 1, "The Burgomaster" 2, "The Fatal Wedding" 4. Standard Theaters (Frank De Beque, manager).—Bob Hewlette's burlesque, "Rob- inson Cruesoe Jr." opened the big bill week of 21. The Hardon Family, Doris Stone and Cbas. Davis opened. The others: Sbadrick and La Rose, Lillian Ramsey, Ethel Russell, Vera Miller, Leo Florence, Rose Constea- nello. Chappie Sloan, May Mulqueen, Billy Price, Frank Perez, and Lulu Lawton. The week opened to packed house. Crown Theatbe (Phil EpBteln, manager). —"Scenes in a Medical College" was the curtain raiser week of 21. The people: De Boe, the upside down man; Lyne and Learned, Kelly and Bertha, Lizzie Mitchell. Jas. Thompson, Elsie Russell, Susie Msy, Rose B. Mitchell, Saul Harris and Ada Yule. Business opened big;. « 8a J? Antonio.—Grand Opera House (Sid. ney H. Weiss, manager).—"Thelma," to fair business, Dec. 16. James and Warde In "Alexander tbe Great," crowded the house twice 17. "In Old Kentucky" did well 18 Coming: "The Fatal Wedding" 28, "The 3ur- gomaster" 29, Black Pattl 80, Royal Llll- putlans 31, Jan. 1. Empibb Opjcra House (Harry Corson Clarke & r. F. Brady, managers).—Harry Corson Clarke A Co. presented "Betsy" dur- Ing week ending 20, to good business. This company presents "Tbe Three Hats" tbe en- tire week, ending 27. I ,r, Gn }V^r 0 ^— At the GranQ Opera House (Fred G.Wels, manager).—James and Wards presented "Alexander the Great," to a large and appreciative audience, Dec 15. "A Chi- nese Honeymoon" had a packed bouse 19. "In Old Kentucky" drew fairly well 20. Mascot Thbateb (J. J. McCabe A Co.. managers).—Week of 21 business was fairly good, with Dodle Gregory, Irene West, Alvln Dashlngton, Grace Lester, Harris and Davis girdle varnell, Kltchle and Richards. Cbas. Gates Co.'s act, called "Fun on the Farm." pleases. ^ l Dallas.—At the Opera House (Geo. Amy. manager).—"Peck's Bad Boy" Dec. 16. The Smart Bet drew fair business 17, 18. James and Warde, In "Alexander the Great." pleased a large audience. "The Convict's Daughter" 19. Helen Grantley, In "In tie £ B da SM' ftUH"K 22 '." Tw ,° Married Men" 23, "The Little Homestead" 24, Paul Gil- more 25, "A Chinese Honeymoon'' 26 Camp Street Theatrr (Geo. C.'Dennis, manager).—Week of 21 "A Happy Irish Home 7 ' Is the bill. The people are: iCox and Ray, Louise Llndsey, Margie King, the La Roses, Kate Nell, Sam Nell, Madeline La Verne, the Belmars. ♦ ■ > ST. CATHERINE* WELL. In St. Catherines, the Garden City of Canada, eleven miles from Niagara Falls, on the main line of tbe Grand Trunk Rail, way s situated the historic "St. Catherine* Well." about which Is woven many a ro- mantic Indian legend, and whose curative properties are known far and wide throuin- out North America. The water of this 7a. mous Saline Well Is considerablydenserVan sea water, but clear, sparkling and odorless: and Is remarkable torTt. penetrative quaE These water* are a great specific for inch £ESfl.£ * ■■■ ■ ■ " ■ - '. goutrscrofula, neul ralgla, liver troubles, skin diseases, and cases 2Llfi- TOU W ro , Btra . tlon ' or *■ * tonfc pureand pimple. The treatment I* conducted on th. broadest possible lines, the IdeaTlngto assist waters Is the chief reined a aeent i™™ panled by static electricity; masswSJer^fie and rest All treatment I* In chargl'oYnois. physician. The baths are In a separate build- cov , .r^ D corrar tb ^ ™*£** Villi .n B ! u . l J ,rf ? rln * Mott V de S cr| P tIW matter, and R«llw«, HystVm. Mowt«sja,.. fwnsda ^ li s ."^5* <, S, rl , ck J?- ?"•«"< closed hi* season at Carbondale, Pa., Dec 12. ^ OHIO. Cleveland—At the Opera House (A p Hart*, manager).—The Your Cohans B "Running for Office," current week V * Leslie Carter, In "Du Barry," week „f 'I*- 21, did splendidly. NatGooiwlnText '*3t Ltcium (J. K. Cookson, manager) _.- ah zona" current week. Eugenie Blair anm>»r2i in "Zaza" and "Magda" ChristmasVeex /nl nexTweek. ^ "° W ^ *****»? Clevblajto (J. K. Cookson, manageri _ "Happy Hooligan" current weet ^Th. VT tal Wedding." with Gertrude Haynes V-t a big hit week of 21. Joe Welch? li "rfl Peddler." next week. " ln "• 8h«a*8 Empire (Cbas, J. Stevenson au- ger) .-Papinta Is the principal figure our' rent week. Cressy and Dayne present 'Th. New Depot;" the Merrills, the Fred Gllletu Trio, Waterbury Brothers and Tenner Mm. teffl, 11 " Qn,gle, B"tt«i.".a. Colonial (8. D. Collins, manager) — th. New Year show Is headed by Falke aim \5* mon. Others are: Madame Emmy ami h,'. canine pets, Gardner and Vincent, Wim.n. and Banks Winter. A number of other ,? cellent acts complete the programme Stab (Drew A Campbell, managers) — tv. Moonlight Maids current week. The ('» Morning Glories gave a good show Christmas week, with plenty of good features. Week of Jan. 4, Bam Devere's Own Show. ■ Toledo.—At the Valentine Theatre (Ott/. Kllves, msnsger). —"When Johnny c^aes March ng Home" came, Dec 16, to a cood Marching Home" came Dec. 18, to a i«3 & Carfe? B ^-29: D,y88e *" * 26 ' Mr ^ Ltceuu Theatbb (Frank Burt. man., ger).—"The Girl and the Judge" drew tlSu well 16-19. Murray and MacV In "I 4Z& en Broadway," to good business, 20-23 ' \fln- nle^Mad^rn Flske $4-26, "ThTprlde of Jet- Emptbe Thbato (Glazier ft Wyatt man- agers).—"Camllle" was well given, by the stock company, 20 and week, to audiences ot fair Blze. "Turned Up" 27 and week Abcadb Tmatbb fo w. Preston,' mana- ger) —A nieaslng bill of vaudeville, to good houses, 20 and week. For 27 and week -Ma Bon-Keeler A Co., Anrie Dagwell. Franklin and Hlatt, Rita Mario, the Four Roberts! Green and Werner, Richard, and the vitT graph. BVbt's Theatbe (Frank Bnrt, manager) —"The Orphan's Prayer," 17-19, and "When Women Love," 20-23, enjoyed good patron! age. Booked: Joe We ch, (a "The Peddler" 24-26; "King of Detectives" 27^80. Colnmiins.—At the Great Southern The- atre (L. M. Boda, manager).—Jas. O'Neill In "The ^Adventures of Gerard," played to good business, Dec. 25, 2a Coming: Mrs. Leslie Carter 80, 31, "The Prince of Pllsen" Jan. 1, 2. Hion Street Theatbb (A. O. Ovens, man- ager) .—"Hearts Adrift" played, to 8. R 0 Po^o^'.'.iil- S 1 " 5 : "Through Fire and Water 1 ' 28-30, "The Factory Girl" 31-Jan. 2 Gbano Opera House (a. G. Ovens, man- ager).—Kellar did well week of Dec. 2L Booked: "David Harum" 28-30, "The Pride of Jennie©" 81-Jan. 2. Empire Theatbb (H. Wiseman, mana- ger).—"Too Much Johnson" played, to big business, last week. "A Bachelor's Ro- mance" 28 and week. _ Marlon.—At theGrandOperaHouse(Chaa I? ^ eTT 7.-^ manager). — "The President's Daughter" bad fair business Dec. 17, as did "The Last Mistake" 19. The Brothers Byrne In "Eight Bells," did well 24. "Queen or. the Highway" 25, The Prince of Pllsen" 26, Rose Cecelia Shay Opera Co. 29, "David Harum" 31, "Peck's Bad Boy" Jan. 1. I i » INDIANA. Indianapolis.—At English's Opera House (Ad. F. Miller, manager).—"Mrs. Wlggs, of the Cabbage Patch," with Madge Carr Cook, Allied a return engagement Dec 23, to very big business. The Bostonlans 26, 26, Marie Cahlll 31, De Wolf Hopper Jan. 1, 2, Otis Skinner and Ada Rehan 4, 5, Jerome Sykes 6, Cbas, Hawtrey 7, "Florodora" 9. Pabk Theatre (Dickson A Tslbott, mana- gers).—"The Charity Nurse," 17-19, pleased large houses. "The Telephone Olrl," 21-23, filled the bouse. Chss. Loder, ln "The Funny Side of Life," 24-26; "Queen of the High- way" 28-30. Grand Opeba Hocsb (Shafer Ziegler, man- ager).—Business was very big last week. For week of 28: John and Emma Ray, Four Sllvertons, Christiana's monkevs, Snyder and Buckley, Alice Lyndon Dell, Paol Stephens, May Melbane, Cook and Don, and the bio- scope. UNiqcK Theatbb (Ralph Thorbus, mana- ger).—Grace Morrison was the feature of the vaudeville bill week of 21. Business was very food. For week of 28 : Doyle and Granger, •an Hart, tbe Wrens, Minnie Hayes and others. Empire Theatbb (Cbas. Zimmerman, man- ager).—The Merry Maidens did a fair busi- ness week of 2L Bose Sydell's London Cells week of 28. Notes. —Dickson and Talbott signed con- tracts 23 for the construction of the Day- ton Theatre, Dayton, O., and work bas be- gun on same Dickson & Talbott an- nounce that work will begin ln about thirty days on the New Perry Theatre here. EvansTllle.—At the Grand Opera House (Pedley A Burch, managers).—This house wes well filled Dec 16 by Ellta Proctor Otis, In "Hedda Gabler." T. M. C. A. star course 17. Tbe house was packed. Geo. R. Wend- Ilng wsb the attraction. Viola Allen, In "Twelfth Night," called out a big house 19. "The Eternal City" had an enormous sale of seats for matinee and night of Christmas day. "Mrs. Wlggs" 28, Gertrude Cogblan 29, Skinner and Rehan 30, Ferris Jan. 1-3, Jack Hoefller Co. 4-9. People's Theatbb (Pedley A Burch, man- agers).—Ward's Minstrels, for two perform- ances, 20, gave satisfaction. "An American Hobo" Christmas day, Nat Wills 27, "For Mother's Sake' 28, ''why Women Sin" Jan. 3, Jack Hoeffler 11. Evans' Hall !s being used this season by the Knights of Columbus for their en- tertainment. Notes. —The Edwards' Zoo Is holding forth In a store room on Main Street, and Is doing good bUBlness Harry W. Wright has completed all arrangements for his vaudeville shows at the People's Theatre, to begin on Jan. 4. He expects to give two performances dally and a change of pro- gramme weekly... .Two attendance records of the Grand Opera House have been broken this season, "The Wizard of 0»" Co. bring ing $1,195.50, and "The Prince of Pllsen" amounting to $1,425.75. This breaks all previous records. "The Wizard of Oz" also played to a record breaking bouse at Owens boro, Ky., at the Temple Theatre. The 'iemple Theatre. Owenaboro, Ky. (Pedley A Burt, managers), baa Gertrude Cogblan booked for Jan. 2, Grace Haywsrd 4-8, Ken dall Smith 7-9, "The Prince of Pllsen'' 11. * » » Tke Holiday Number of The New York Dramatic News. The holiday Issue of The Uromodo N«w< Is a neatly arranged periodical of over one hundred pages, well printed, and containing numerous articles of Interest to stage people and the general public as well. There are many Illustrations, and the number In its entirety Is a most readable one.