The New York Clipper (October 1905)

OCTOBER 14. THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. h57 P. Belmont >ogust Miller sod Raymond Mb tbe Bill Pwicrs. s^r™-"^™^^^ f ytw w»- *»■■■ ■ vrs»IV» ^ the dosing of Pete Baker. *t Richmond: vi., Bro. Clark, business manager of the compaoy. has returned home/'and again as- sumed his office of secretary of Local No. 15 Bro. Geo. Caron, Local 15, has closed bis mum at'the'Empire Theatre, Holyoke, to f? ffJ*y* N«w Theatre, Worcester, ^ro. Paul Davis, of Poira Theatre. Is Betting a good showing on boards this season. 1' Notes from Local No. 2, New York.—This local Meld a regular meeting on Sunday, Sept ■U, President Wm. Kelly presiding, it was the largest attendance in a number of years, ihere being one hundred and fifty members nresent. The reason of this was that dele- gates to the convention were to be elected. a great deal of Important business was at- tended to at this meeting, and after that came tie election of delegates. President Kelly an- notated the following members—Jerry Demp- Jer. Frank McDennott and Harry Stern—as teller?, and to take fnll charge of the elec- tion. They gave satisfaction to all present, and at the erasing of the meeting were given ■ vote of thanks. The following members— William J. Murray, William Kelly and Gus Itotb—were elected as delegates to represent Local No. 2 at the convention. The New York delegates will bring several important trade natters before the national convention, and bave been Instructed to use their utmost en- deavor to bring the next convention. Id 1006. to Sew York City. It la highly probable that the desire of delegates to visit this metropo- lis will make It easy to carry out this plan. Hro. Ed. Danaher. employed at the A. Van Beuren shops, has been ill the past two weeks, and has been unable to work. The Hew York American and Journal employed a large num- ber of bill posters belonging to Local No. 2 the past Summer, and are at present employ- ing a number of extra men. The members employed steadily by Jerry Dempsey, the chief bill poster, are: Fred Popp, Wm. B. Murray, Ed. Bishop, Harry Stern and Denny Delldlno, also James Ryan and Jobn Demp- sey, of Local No. 83, Brooklyn. Bro. Jerry Dempsey la one of the charter members of Local No. 2, and also one of the old time circus bill posters, and has traveled all over the country with the big shows. He Is a great help to Local No. 2. John Eagan, of this local. Is also at the Majestic Theatre sad Is employing seven members; also Bro. Casey, of Troy local. There has been a good demand for union bill posters in this city and Delegate William J. Murray Is a very busy man. Assistant Delegate K. Scott has taken charge of the Harlem district. Bro Thomas A. Sbeehan, secretary of Local No. 2, did not accept the nomination as delegate to the convention, as it was Impossible for him to pet away from New York In December. James F. Magulre, of Local 3, Pittsburg, was In New York last week. In advance of "The Maid and tbe Mammy." The show plays at the Grand Opera House. Geo. E. Robinson, of Local No. 0, Denver, Col., excursion agent of tbe Great Wo. P. Hall Shows the past season, was In New York for a week, as the guest of II. M. Mason, of Local No. 2. He left for the West Sunday. Sept. 24. Notes from Local No. S.—At our last tegular meeting. Sept 17, the following mem- bers were elected to represent this local at the Denver convention : Bros. Geo. W. Lowery rihI Geo. Abernethy. Bro. Harry Cohen ar- rived In the city Sept. 25, to take charge of the advertising of the Grand Opera House, which opened the season Oct. 2. Bro. Ike llouser, of No. 3, has accepted a position as advertising agent at the Belnsco, Bro. Chas. Collcy taking bis place at the Academy. Ilro. Joe Howard left this city. Sept. 15, for Chi- cago, where he expects to Join a show ns ogent. Ilro. Dave Kline, of Local No. 10, Is In nttstiurg this week, booming "The Mil- lionaire Detective." Bros. Clyde Luther and Jack Qulnn are arranging to take out a small show, to play surrounding towns, during the holidays. Bro. Dave Frlbourg, of No. 11, left Pittsburg Sent. 15, for Cincinnati. Bro. Don Walker, of No. 8, who has been connect- ed with the Opera House, at Unlontown, Pa., for mony years, spent Sunday, Sept. 17, with the boys. He reports all the boys doing well In that town, and giving all visiting brothers a good showing. Notes fbom Local No. 1.. N. A. or B. P. and It. op A.—P. F. Murphy, J. H. Dunning, David Howard. Thos, J. Reynolds and Na- tional Secretary J. J. McCormlck have been elected by Local No. 1 as delegates to the national convention. Bro Louis H. Bowers, of N. R, who baa been doing press work for the White City during the Summer, baa foue In advance of "His Highness the Bey." iro. Jos. Howard, of No. 8, Is paying Chi- cago a short visit. Bros. Roger Pearson, Julius Johason and William Pearson bave opened h pool, billiard and club room In the Allinmura Theatre building, and visiting brothers are cordially Invited to mnke It their headquarters when In the windy city. Local No. 1 will give Its eighth annual ball at the Coliseum Thanksgiving eve. George Taylor had the steady extras at work billing the advertising show to be held nt tbe Coliseum week of Oct. 8. Notes from Local No. 11, Cincinnati.— All tbe theatres In tbe city are open, and aro totting busy. The advertising slaffu of tho respective theatres are as follows: i>rand Opera House, advertising manager, M, E. Gavin; Standard, George H. Hartford, advertising manager; assistants, Jobn Bur- Hr, Geo. H. Allen and A. P. Tlghe; Heuck's J eople s and Lyceum. James Day, advertis- ing manager; assistants, Joseph Werbel, Harry Anderson, Smart Set Corby, Jnn. Icehler, William Guckelan, Thomas Robin- son Charles Goldsmith, George Thompson and Harry Kuhr; Walnut and Columbia, Harry Richardson, advertising manager; as- sistants, Chas. Uamcr, Walter Thompson ami Utorn Murray. Frank Brooks Is connected with the Morton Bill Posting Co. Paul Mar- iiin I wltn the Chapman Bill Posting Co. "in boards have become numerous since amusement opposition came to town. Wo have been enjoying tho good fellowship ot J- I. Slattery, of Chicago, tor Borne time, ye Is the boomer for a Bonp company. .Nominations for delegates to the Denver Convention will commenco Sept. 25, and |io member will be entitled to ballot unlesB "<•' is In good standing, previous to tbe elee- t on of same. Jack Sydoll was here ahead of the lion Toub a tow weeks ago. Notes from Local No. 10, St. Paul.—Pres- ., having gone *„ ..... »ork to accept a position there. Chas. Huffily Is still advertising agent for the i-mplre. E. Porte Is with the Dewey, and }V. J. McDonald Is at tbe Metropolitan. Znch Liickenmeyer Is nt the Lyceum. "Windy" Hill has charge of the shop In St. Paul, and ray Dordcwell hna the shop In Minneapolis. The rosier of the St. Paul shop: Jobn Ehlln- K« boss bill poster; John Zlmmermon, as- sistant boss bill poster; Will Pottgelser, Ed. McCnle, John Conley and James Dunworth, bii posters. Minneapolis shop: Fay llord- well, boss bill poster; John Carr, assistant boss bill poster; Chas. Duffy, Willie Lonn- borgcr, "Bed Hurry" McCunc, Willie Lemkc. Dutch' Hesse and Tom Ryle. All road members, pleaso write Zoch Luckenslnger, secretary, 113 Avenue N. or Lyceum Theatre. ROSTER OP AtlVEIITISINI) CAU No. 2, PAWXM Bill's Wild Webt: Thos. D. Van Osten, jar mnnngcr nnd press agent; J. N. Nedrnw, Local 4, bosB bill poster; Arthur Butter- worth, tocni 24, on J noD t. l. King. Local 1J, lithographers; J. Frank Iloinnn, Alliance, banners. Bill posters—I. A. Meyers, Local JO: V. H. Cleveland. Local 3: II. Nelson, Local 1U; S. Schlenk. Local 16; John ltonch, Local 30; R. L. King, Local 13; Wilbur wlnn, Local 3: W. K. Urownmlller, Local 3; A. Monroe, Alliance: 8herwcll Rice. Local J", steward: Walter Humphries, chef, and •lerrv O'Leory, porter. This car Is solid anion. Tub TiiinTT-TimtD meeting of the Na- tional Alliance of Rill Posters and Blllers. ffcnl No. 15, was held 8ept. 24. with a large attendance. Nominations for delegnte to the convention at Denver were held, and Fred'k World or Players. ROSTEB OF "Th* Slexpino BEAUT! AXP 7 H .* *£??'*£?■ W - * -Nonkerllle, proprie- tor; Fred Price, manager; J. W. Gllllng- water, business manager; Thomas Phillips. stage manager; J. Harrington, musical di- rector ; Thomas Garrlck. electrician; Earl Overpeck property man; Charles Saunders, S"I. r J Bliss. Ralph Edwards. Edward Marsbi P a J?.. D S.„ W .° lf ' iMhelle Underwood. Hose Bartella, Edith Arnold, Isabelle Miller, Bertha Sllsby, Alice O'Brien. Laura Anderson. Llllle Schloppl^ Mary Hall, Daisy Gary, Elbubeth Shipley, Rose Von Bergen. Laura Stratmyer, Lou se Adams, Lillian Graves, Ethel Graves, Louise Martens, Kitty Loxley. Neal Mltchel, Madeline Evans, Elisabeth Davis. Grace Dar- ling, Lydle Valentine. Queenle Darling, Ida brands, Clara Thomas. Rose Thomas, Flor- ence Lester. Louise Montagna. Harel Regan. Jeannette Fisher, Freda Stein, Mae Grace, Minnie ruller, Thelma McMahon, Mamie Bar- ber, Sadie Whiting. Alvlna Remete, Mabel Saunders, Beatrice Dare, June Knox, Mabel Allen, Hattle Perry, Marlon Rae, Lillian De Gross, Lydla Melsner, Ruth Gurley. Ruth Vvlngars, Charles Baren, Charles E. Morton, John Mockrldge. Harry Adams, E. B. Mc- Donald. Wm. Edmund, James Splllane, David McCauley. Archie Patterson. Frank Williams, William King, Lillian Burdell, Bessie Petti- bone, Maud Du Val, Florence Wbltmore, Lil- lian Lewis, Annette Kane. Belle Gelsler, Helen Singer, Charlotte Fried, Mary Mae- donough and May Cornell. The opening date was at the American Theatre, New York City, Sept. A, 1005. "A Modern Judas," a melodrama, In four acls, was presented for the first time on any stage at Grand Ledge, Mleh.. 8ept. HI, under the personal direction of the author, Lincoln J. Klbbey, with this cast: Mary Desmond, Kate Fltzglbbon: Slgnora Torlanl, Dorothy Primrose; Breezle Mack, Gertrude Palmer; Tom Denton. Rex Lesley Klngdon; Mark Denton, Perclval Quln: Aubrey Clarence, M. A. Hunt; Uncle Jack, Larry Haggarty; Car- rol Denton, Lincoln J. Klbby; Eben Blake- Cash Knight L. H. Bentlet, owner of the new opera house now being erected at Mllbank, S. D., announces that his playhouse will be ready for opening on or about Nov. 1. Will F. Conlon, of the Tolson 8tock Co., has leased "A Devil's Lane" from Geo. D. Sweet, for Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas, for this season. ROBERT IlYMAN AND MARIA De TRACE are In their sixth week, playing Juveniles and In- genues, respectively, with the Calumet The- atre Stock Co., at South Chicago, HI. Notes from the Hollinosworth Twins. —The Little Hollingsworth Twins, Myrtle and Maude, are winning fresh laurels wher- ever tbey appear. These children aro with- out a question tbe youngest leading lady and character soubrette on the stage today, Not yet thirteen years of age, they are the feat- ures in their own company, doing all the emotional and character leading parts, Maude doing such roles na Camllle and Lady iBabclle, and Myrtle playing Aunt Corney, also appear- ing In their own piny, "Under Southern Moss." At the close of a three weeks' engagement at Uuntsville, Ala., they were each presented with a medal bv the citizens of that city. The roster of the company is as follows: Myrtle and Maude Hollingsworth, Alice Ar- della, Edna Snow, May Lartlgue, Baby Lil- lian Lartlgue, Maurice Brlerre, Geo. Clark, W, 8. Hurley. Lew Gleason, Frank Maury, L. G. Wilbur, Johnnie Street, Geo. Sbomaker, Al. Verges, musical director; C. E. Burk, In advance, under the management of Lew Gleason. Roster and Notes or tbe International Stock : Harris Lumberg, proprietor and man- ager; Harry L. Webb, acting manager and stage director; Chas. Ferguson, master me- chanic ; Roy Barker, property maater; Albert Cardinal, electrician; Henry MacRade, II. Harry Hays, Arthur Ritchie, Arthur Price, Edna Macbeth, Phyllis Carrlngton, Cora Wll- uiont, Louise Robinson. Blanche Nerpllng, Adelaide Mason and Baby Beatrice. We are using four of Sullivan, Harris ft Woods' pieces, viz.: "For Her children's Sake," "Be- tween Love and Duty," "Tbe Evil Men Do" and "Tbe Road to Ruin." The other bills are: "A Homespun Heart" "In the Shadow of the Cross," "A Secret Sin" and "Me and Mother." Our road season opened at Wllkes- Barre, Pa., Aug. 7, after playing a Summer engagement ot Ave weeks at the Interna- tional Theatre, Niagara Kalis, tbe home of tbe show. Capacity business has been the rule since our opening. Notes from tub Glick Stock Co.—Tbls company, which has been playing In Indiana for several weeks, Is doing a good busi- ness. When we opened the theatre at Peru, Sept. 25. there was not a vacant aeat In the bouse, tbe S. R. O. sign being displayed In front of tbe house at 7 o'clock. Manager Webb said after the performance that we bad tbe best repertory company that has ever played bis theatre, which Is saying a whole lot. On Tuesday evening we refused admis- sion to people, the police advising Mr. Webb that they would not permit any more pcopla to enter. Mr. Webb said that we had a larger house than another attraction, which held the house record. We make a long Jump, leaving here Friday morning for New Orleans, ar- riving there Saturday evening at 8 o'clock and opening at a Sunday mntlnee at the Elysium Theatre, for an indefinite run. Our company numbers fifteen people, Including high class vaudeville performers. Following Is the roster of tbe company: Harry Glick, manager; Harry T. Smith, advance repre- sentative: Chas. Harris, press agent: Owen Bartlctt, stage director; Geo. Salisbury, stage manngcr; Miss Murry, musical director: .1. Sheridan, Edwin Barratt, Mr. Morris. Lew Kroner, Etta Arthur, Leila Glick, Luella Salisbury and Lottie Glenmorc. We carry a special line of paper and twelve drops of hanging scenery. Lottie Bi.aih PARKEn, author of those standard successes, "Under Southern Skies" and " 'Way Down East," Is about to launch another play. This time It Is made from a book. "The Redemption of David Corson," written by the Rev. Charles Frederick Goss, pastor of one of Cincinnati's leading churches. By permission of Klaw & Erlanger J. C. Huff- man, their dramatic director, will stage tho plnv. Walter Edwards will be featured In the' lending role, and Julia Marie Taylor has been engaged to play Pcpecta. Mm AflATUH IIarsksco Is to play In English. I.ntc of the Hoffburg Theatre, Vi- enna, she lins signed a contract with Edwin G. Lawrence for a lour of the United States, during which she will play for the first time In English. The season will open In December, nnd "Medea," "Magda" nnd other classic dramas will be presented. Since ber successful appearance nt the Irving Place Theatre last Winter, Mmc. Barsecue has studied English, and Is said to have arrived at n remarkable state of proficiency. "The- Tenderfoot Skidoo Cmr," was or- ganized recentlv nt Denver, officers Installed, members Initiated, and banqueted. The In- itiation nnd supper was given nt Ihc Snvoy Hotel, and the hostess was Ruth White, star In "The Tenderfoot." Carrie Graham opened In Chlcngo Oct. 0. nt the StndehnVer Thenlre. playing Betty, with Sbubcrt's "Filibuster" Co. Notes rsou Ritteb ft Fansuawk's Du- au> Sqoau Stock Cos.—We opened our season Sept 8, at Cberryfield. Me., with our Northern company, to fair business. A few disappointments occurred, but we are now In One working order. We had • pleasant drive from Cberryfield to MUlbrldge. bat on. leaving the latter town for Jonescort we were caught by a storm In a small steam, launch with our baggage and scenery. It looked bad for a while, bnt after going out a. few miles we were obliged to put back, onload, and wait for the big steamer. We got in'.o our town In time to get our scen- ery up. and opened to a large house. Every- thing Is entirely new tbls season, and busi- ness has been very good. Lacene Ashmore, our new leading lady. Is winning tbe people, and Messrs. Harding and Elliott are catch- ing on with their specialties. We hare a number of new Dims for our picture machine, and Mr. Fansbawe's plays are drawing fine audiences. Charlotte Bolton and June Brooks Joined at Newport, Me. We are In our old terltory now, having been away since a year ago, meeting old friends. All are well, contented and hnppy. Our Southern company opened Its season at Springfield. Ky., Sept 17. and Business Manager Abbott reports good business. Onr "Tracy, the Out- law King," Co. opened at Lebanon, Ky., Sept. 23, going South and West carrying a complete scenic outfit, plenty of paper and two men ahead. Roster of. Herald Square Stock (Northern) : Rltter ft Fanshawe. man- agers : A. L. Fanshawe, play director; Geo. H. Rltter, general manager; Harry A. Brig- ham, stage manager; Raymond Lindsay. James Harding. Wallace Elliott Geo. Wall- ing. Rnlph Morton, musical director; Walter Bergman, advance representative; Luccna Ashmore, Charlotte Bolton and June Brooks. Notes from "Heb Fatal 8in" Co. —This attraction opened Its season at North East Pa., Sept 21, to a crowded bouse. Tbe en- tire performance throughout was an agree- able surprise to the management, as every- thing went without a hitch. Anne Hamil- ton, as Carmen, the street singer, scored an Instantaneous success, and her role In this production gives her greater opportunity for the display of her talents than any she has ever bad. From every standpoint the production has been Improved over Its pre- vious seasons. The scenery Is special through- out and most elaborate, the grand staircase scene, In the last act, being a veritable triumph In stage settings. The company sup- porting Miss Hamilton Is of remarkable strength, and praise from the press, public and local managers has been unanimous. A J. MacAroy Is manager, and the advance work Is under the direction of Harry Nye, assisted by Zlllah Allen-Nye. The roster of "Her Fatal Sin" Is as follows: MacAvoy ft Fonda, proprietors; A. J. MacAvoy, mana- ger; Harry Nye, general agent; Zlllah A. Nye, press agent; Ned Risley. stage director; Anne Hamilton, George Kenneth. William Rath, Richard Terry, Leon E. Robertson, T. V. Morrison, Chas. Lewis, Ellse Wegner, Hnrrlcttc Kluney, Hnrry Hamlin, Vincent Mnthews, Robert M. Howes and Dick Sennm.i. D. A. Ueilua.v, agent of the Via Stock Co., writes: "We broke the bouse record again at Winchester. Ky., week of Sept. 25. Chick Harvey joined Sept. 25, to do Juve- nile roles and his hoop rolling act which has been a headllner In Summer parks." Manaaeu Hekruan OrrENiiEiMBK sailed for London, Eng., Saturday, Oct. 7. His headquarters In England will be at the of- fice ot Norman J. Norman. In whose theat- rical ventures he Is financially Interested. Al. Nelson, business mnuager of the "Down by the Sea" Co., writes j "The above attraction Is In Its fifth week, having opened at Lawrence, Mass.. Sent 2. The company Is cs follows: S. W. Combs, manager; Al. Nelson, business manager; Charles Sanders, stage manager; Homer It. Barton, Harry Drlscole, L. Taub Brixton, James Levering, Hugh II. Fnrrls, Andrew Blake, Paul Simp- son, William Morely, Arllnc Athens, Bisque Klngdon, Viola Savoy and Mils Combs. Al- though not tho largest company on tbe rood, local managers write In saying that the play and players are among the very best that have appeared at their respective bouses. The attraction has played to excellent busi- ness through Massachusetts, Vermont New Hampshire and Canuda, and la now beading for the const, being booked solid until tho latter part of Muy.' r Juleb Murbt has signed a contract for what is announced as the final adieu to tbe atagc of Mme. Helena Modjeska. The tour begins In Chicago Nov. 0, and extends to tho end of April. All the large cities and quite a number of the small ones will be visited. Mme. Modjeska's repertory will embrace: "Much Ado About Nothing," "Measure for Measure," "Mary 8tuart, "Macbetn" sad "Marie Antoinette." Maiiouerite Fields has Joined the Kirk Brown Co. for leads. Uattib Bernard Chase closed a Spring and Summer season of twenty weeks with the Perucbl-Gypzeno Co., at Augusta, On., Sept. 23, and left Immediately for Atlanta, Qa.. to Join "In Old Madrid" Co., for the rest of this season. ' _^^ Edwin Cliitok has been engaged'for (be Juvenile part with Fred G. Berger's produc- tion of "The Truth Tellers." R. E. Faulkner, originator and manager of the American Newsboys Quartette, has severed all connections with same, and Ib taking the part ot Major Ben Bluster, the Texas Cyclone, with the musical comedy, "The Parnders." About Jan. 1 ho will open In vaudeville with an entirely new act and pcopla on tbe Pacific coast At tub Glasoow Opera House, Glasgow, Ky., P. E. BatterQeld, manager, tbe Dora Woodruff Shaw Co. opened tbe season Sept. 11. Business was to the capacity, we are in- formed. Herbert H. Power and wife (Bessie Beaumont) are In their second season with tbe Emma Bunting Co. Harry M. Weomore, comedian, Into of the Metropolitan Stock Co., la on a few weeks' vacation In Brooklyn, having closed a success- ful season. Alfred J. Russell writes: "I am meeting with splendid success playing the principal comedy with G. Faith Adams' Comedians, and Introducing my feature banjo special- ties." Adelaide Randall has been engaged to create the lead In "Saul of Tarsus." Tub Bros. Rossi, having played ten weeks on the Orpheum circuit and five weeks with Pain's "Port Arthur," are with Hanlons' "Fnntasma" for this season. Jeannette Lb Blanc reports meeting with success with tbe Bennctt-Moullon Co., play- ing soubrette roles and doing her specialty, Harry it. Vickers writes: "Concerning the business of tbe Fenberg Stock Co. (East- ern), I can simply say marvelous. At Lewis- ton and Bangor, Me., our business was bigger than last season. Manager Kcubcrg has added 'The Belle of Richmond' and 'Parisian Prin- cess" to his repertory. Our rortlnnd, Me., bus 1 - ness was most excellent Six high class novelty acts are carried. Henri French Is a feature, and without a doubt tbe most expensive act ever carried by an attraction of this nature. The business In the East this season Is big, anil In five out of six weeks played we have bettered our business of last season. With a company of superior merit, a strong line ot plays, elegantly mounted, and an olio unsurpnssed, the public is responding to business unequalcd by us." Henry. B. Haiiiun has completed the com- pany to be seen In Charles Klein's latest flay, "The Lion and the Mouse." at tho ■ark Thcntre, Boston, on Oct. 23. It In- cludes; Grace Ellison. Edmund Brrese, Rich- ard Bennett. Mrs. St John Wood. Frnzer Coulter. M. J. Jordan. Radle Strlngham, Ar- thur Hnro, Carolyn Elberts. Waller Allen, .Tulln Ilnnrhi'tt. M"Hi>n Johnson, Harry J. West and Martin Sabine. Notes raou Shaw ft Gu.uujukr's New York Players (Western).—The fight Is over and the honors won. Ever since the opening of the Sheldon Memorlam Auditorium, at Red Wing, Minn., which It without doubt one ot the handsomest and most complete theatres In tbe Northwest tbe management has de- cided to play but one repertory company each season, and naturally there was strife among managers of the leading repertory companies to see who would have the honor of being the tint popular priced attraction to play tho house. Manager Taber, who Is an old time road manager, and thoroughly posted on the stiodtnx of the different companies, after considering the matter, decided that ours was the company. Daniel Krohman naa completed the cast for tbe Lawrence D'Orsay Co, In Augustus Thomas' play, "The Embaaay Ball" The company Includes Charlotte Walker, Marlon Barney. Ida Darling. Mary Tunlson, A. D. Holllday, Harry Harwood, W. E. Hitchcock, Stanley Dark, Harold Heaton, K. W. Morrl- 8on. R. Carrlngton and Edgar MacGrtgor. Mme. Kalicii, who la about to become an English speaking star, under the management ot Harrison Grey Flske. baa begun rehear- sals at the Manhattan Theatre. New York, In Maurice Maeterlinck's "Monna Vannt." the play selected for her debut hi that theatre next month. Tort Lyons Is playing Jessie. In "Fan- tana." This la the part originated by Katie Barry. Miss Claude Joined the companr when "Fantana" reopened at the Garrlck Theatre. Chicago, Oct 2. Koi.lowi.mi tub announcement of the acquisition ot new theatres la Norfolk, Pst- erson nnd Cincinnati. It Is now asserted by the Shubcrls that they have arsnged for houses In Detroit, Mich., and Richmond, Va. Tbe Lafayette, In Detroit, was taken over on Oct 1. The house In Richmond will be built by a firm of local capitalists, who pledge themselves to begin work within the next fortnight. It is planned to open the theatre In January. "In Bondaoe" la the title of a four act play, by Mrs. T. P. O'Connor, dealing with a phase ot slave lite In Louisiana before the war T. Daniel Frawley expects to make a New York production of tho play shortly after the holidays. Frederick Wards will not be seen on the dramatic stage this season, but will deliver a aeries of Shakespearean lectures, his tour beginning In Albany Oct 2, and extending to Miu Pacific coast Tub title ot John J. McNally's musical play comedy. In which Joseph Cawtborne Is starring, baa been changed from "In Tam- many Hall" to "Frits In Tammany Hall." The combination of the Shubcrte, Frank L. Perlcy and Jobn C. Fisher, which Is shortly to produce the new Biblical drama. "The Nazarenc," have announced the caat of characters for that performance. The piece will be put on In about two weeks. Tbe cast Includes: llul Itcld, Charles linl- ton. Hlgelow Cooper, Wllllnm F. Walcott, lrederick Backus, Robert F. Lowe. Eslells ■; ar !.. Art* JSSb ■ A1,ce liberty and Bertha Belle Westbrook. Jerome K. Jeiiome, the novelist, enllcd from Soutbnmptou, Sept 80. for New York. This will he Mr. Jerome's first visit to Auierl- cn. lie will appear In a humorous rccltnl at the Empire Theatre on Tuesday afternoon. Oct. 17. John E. Kellebd will bo seen In his orig- inal role of Colonel Thorps, In the nil slur revlvnl of "The Heart of Mnrylnml," to be presented by David Hclasco. Mr. Kcllcrd, laler In the scasou, will be seen In n drnmnllz.itIon of Mary Cholmondelcy'B novel, entitled "Hed Pottage." Roster or tub Jepfkrson Stock Co.: Hair ft Mnlr. managers : II. II. Hulr. business manager; Ellsworth Huffman, advance agent; Ross May, singe mnnngcr; E. II. Malr, Ray- mond Beverly, Avery Hewitt, 11. W. Philips, C. II. Malr, C. V. Rafferty, Ralph Cnyne, II. B, McCreg, Chas. Rafferty. Mathilda Row- land, Kllnore Lowe, Jane Manners, Merlon pare, Maud Smith. Agnes Cummlngt nnd the Ilarr Twin Sisters. The tour opened lu Alle- gheny, Pa., Sept. 28. Frank and Hadib Haiirkian write: "We aro with tbe 'Peck's Bad Boy' Co., playing tbe boy and tramp parts, and meeting with big success, 'foodies Is doing nicely." Rosteb or Davis a Euobnr's "A roor Relation" Co.—Lee J. Kcllam, ft C. McDou- ough, Frederick Wyatt James London, Ed- ward Wnlcs, Kathrlno Iloran, Helens Ascot, Maud Allen Lee, Roseabcl Travis, Master Roinnd, Llttlo Roberta, and Edwin Wallace, as Noah Vale. Executive staff: it. F. Mey- ers, manager; Cliff Wodetzkl, business man- ager; F. W. Warren, properties; T, C. Mc- Donougb. stagu director; James Loudon, mu- sical director. John Mylib writes that he Is In his fifth successful week with "The Show Olrl" Co. Blanche Aldbach writes: "I shall re- turn to the stage shortly, having been In re- tirement for a year owing to the death ot my father and mother. My fattier nnd Mana- ger C. W. Akirn.b died In Halt Lake City Inst November. My mother died In the same city last June. I hnvo just accepted nn en- gagement ns leading woman for Rowland ft Clifford, In 'Over Niagara Falls' Co." On Sept. 2f> Mrs. Flske began tho tenth anniversary of her return to the stage. It wns Sept 2S, 1808. at Lnncaster. Pa., that Minnie Mnddern. who had retired from the stage on her marrlnge to Harrison Qrcy Flske, made her first stellar appearance ns Mlnnlo Maddern Flake. The play on that occasion was "Tho Queen of Liars.'' Lillian Hudson hni been engaged by r. C. Whitney for the leading soubrctlo part In the Charles Emerson Cook and Lucius Hosmer opera. "The Roso of the Athanibrn," In which Lillian Blaurelt Is to be starred this season. Georoib Button, who resigned Ibo rolo of Jessie, In "Fsntann," Sept. 30, wilt shortly bo starred under tho direction of the Him- berts. Miss Ilryton will cither head n com- pany to present "A Chinese Honeymoon," In which slio appeared two seasons ago, or will appear In a new musical comedy recently pur- chased by the Shuberts. "On tub Quiet," Augustus Thomas' three net piny, was revived at tho Comedy Thea- tre. London. Eng., Sept. 27. LlTTLR SIX-YEAR-OLD JOSEPHINE- JEFFER- SON Rolfb, descendant of tho late Joseph Jefferson, made her Htage debut In "Itlp Van Winkle," nt the Boston Theatre, afternoon of Sept. 28, on the shoulders of Thomas Jef- ferson. Henry Woodruff Is engaged for tho part of the genius, in the new Wllllnm C. Do MIUo play. "The Genius nnd the Model." Msti; Emma calvb will Incluilo the old Irish and Scotch songs In the group ot folk songs that will form one of tha parts of her programme when she makes hsr concert tour of America this Autumn. New oi'Eiu houses nave been constructed, nnd are In readiness for use this season, at Terrell and Ennls, Tex. It. A. Johnson has signed with the Hunt- ing ft Walters Show, as press and advance representative. Freddie Bookman Is successfully playing Hie leading Juvenile) with the "Wlfo In Name Only" Co. James It. Pimvis has closed with Iho "Great I Am" Co., as stage manager, to sing tenor In the "Busier Brown" Co., No. * Qiinrletle, nnd reports doing nlcelv. Fkanklin Hi nn ii: writes : " 'The Clnns- man' has beMi a great success. We oirnned nt Norfolk, Vn„ Sept. 22, and I have nlso made s lilt In the title role of lien Cameron, Die Clsnstnnn. The play Is a dramatization of Thos. Dixon Jr.'s novel of 'Tho Clans- tniin,' the dramatization being made by tho author." Edna Ann opened In "A Four Lent Clover," Oct. 3. at Parson's Theatre. Hartford, Conn. The play Is iiv Martha Morton, with music by A. Baldwin Blosne. Notes from Kiler's "Rtr Van Winkle" Co.. Western.—We are In our ctghty-slith week, losing but four days. Business for tho pa-' few weeks has been below the average. or. recount of tbe numerous shows la Ibis secl'.xn. Our proprietor, W. A. Rller, Jurt returned from his Eastern company, ami reports business fine with that coamsnv. which Is now In Its fourth week. Roster of the Western show: Chas. Itowtn. mana- ger: l'cte Chrlstcuson. Burt Mulllncx. Isaac Mulllncx. James Dutcher, Harry Newton. It M. Smith, John Whitney. Carl Van Wye. A. C. Vradenburs, Arthur Morgan, W. J. Jaeger. Frank llslatead. Frank Bovren. Clarence Bell, A. Riley Hair, Ben Beyer, Geo. Austin. Mrs. W. A. Kller. Cecilia Austin. Anna Rising. Crystal Klslng. Anna Morgan. Mrs. Ellen Bell, Mertlc Rodcner and Allen Newton, with Joe Becker and two aslstams In advance. Roster ot the Eastern com- pany: C. P. Filer, manager; Harry Home. Ed HRle. J. W. Wallace, V. E. Rose. Fred Dlckerson, Clarence Fry. Walter Hurkliis. A. A. Anderson. A. 8s Kendall, U 11. I^sile. Don Vsndervere. Geo. Weston, Clara Kobler. Mrs. II. B. Smith, Amelia Kller. Mr*. J. W. WsPsce. Olllo Faulkner, Clarn Wallace. Rob- ert Ualcott. contracting agent; J. J. ivttlu- gill, ndvaiuv agent John Gilroy, as Greppo. In "Tho Black Crook," has made s hit In bis specialty work with Emma Sicgcl. his wife, as lino, an un- sophisticated fairy, nnd they won manv en- cores. In their specialty ot the Bowery dance they did good work. Bos Stvbdivan and Blanche Eim.ev an. with Elmer Walters' "A Thoroughbred Trsmp" Co., plsylug the title role and the soubrette. W. F. Clark writes; "I have Just closed with Sella ft Downs' Circus on account of going out with ltoyer Bros.' 'Next Dour' Co. for the coming season." "Midnioht Flyer" Notes.— Kd. Ander- son's big scenic production, "The Midnight Flyer," opened Its third season on Aug. .'I. at Indianapolis, and played (he entire IHcksun ft Talbot circuit, to big business. All new scenery and an entirely new lino of paper Is carried for this season's production. Tho play liss made auch a favorable Impression that It will be seen nt a majority of tho popular priced houses for tho rest of the Rea- son, starting at Philadelphia. Nov. 20. Busl- ntsa Is excellent. In fact It la the most suc- cessful season the piece hns ever enjoyed. A big European novelty act will bo edded for tbe Stair ft Havlln circuit James Kyrlb MacCuihiy and Mrs. Kuto Woods Flske were married Sunday, Sent. 10. at tbe Second Presbyterian Church, Chi- cago. w. II. Patton has completed n new vehi- cle for his slurring tour, season of 1110(1-7, and tho title selected Is "The Slow Poke." which Is n strong suggestion ot tho itylo of Mr. ration's character la the play. It Is said to be one of the strongest nircc» be litis ever written, nnd his supporting compniiv will, we sre Informed, bo the best ho has ever carried. Manager J, M. Stout h.i.i booked some good time. Notes from Hi.oniiin A Leon's "Ilip Van Winkle" Co, —We opened to n parked hoiino nt Dorchester, Neb., Sept. 23. We carry six- teen pcoplo and a good band and o reheat ra. The roster Ik ns follows: llloudlu k Leon. proprietors and managers: Ad. Aiilgcr. ulnuo mnnngcr: Lou W. Jolmnon. ndvnneo agent; Fred Perry, lender of band ; Fnmk llllini>u\ lender of orchestra; It. L. Carlisle, Kinid; Carpenter, Harrison Aulger, Clyde lliigeri, licit Arnold. Eleanor llliiudln, fla.-cl Leon, I'lnni Mutienyii mid Gladys Carlisle. Ei i.ii'si: Stock Niitkh. —Nellie Chapman. after 130 weeks with tills company, closed at Roswell N. M , to visit her sick mother st Kansas City, Mo. Boh Albright, Irup drummer, left to play tho jilnno nt Ibo rVln> warn, Kansas City. J. It. Fuulelln, clog dancer nnd runiedlnn. Jo.ncd at Pecos City, Tex. In other respects tho company remain* tho same, (in mount of tho yellow fever, Lloyd ft Ucuter's No. 2 Hliow. "Duti'l Iloiinc." will not open till Spring, under canvas, ut St. Uuls. Mo. Geo. Mantkll, agent of tho Vernon Stock Co., reports that tuo show Is doing a bli; business. Roster of the company ; Bon II. Vernon, proprietor; Geo. Btacey, mnnngcr; Geo. Miintelf agent; J. C. Mbcrhan, William Carr, John Wicks, Jnmes Milieu. Bort Je- rome, Sam James, Ray Douglosse, C. i. Stanley, Edward Curtis, Dottle Green, Hvn Iteynolds, Kstello Lynn and Dot Jewell. Notes from tub T, II. Ciiaffin Dki.moiik'n Comedians. —This comiisny of comedians ami comediennes opened tfietr season al Mont- gomery, W. Vs., Monday. Bept. 18, for ono week, In a repertory ot fares comedies, ami played to the capacity of Ibo opera housv nightly. Following Is tho roster of the com- pany: T. D. Chsfflu. proprietor: Tom Del- more mausger: Joe XT Kelly, producer; I-:. D. Clarke, stsgo manager; Chas. Hiullli, lead. er of band anil orchestra; Jack Rollins, nrop erly man; Kelly and Kelay, Hnrry nnd Char. lotto Kenrni, I'd. aud Roste Clarke, tho His tors Ctiaflln, Frank Queen, the Sittora Grey, Agues Burke and Nellie Homers. Our brans band, In hussar uniforms, Is n big feature. Wo are producing six three-act farco comedies, wlili up-to-date songs for tho big numbers. This Is our second week out, and wo are get- ting along nicely. Adams'Couedianh has closed for the month of October, during which tltuo Malinger Adams will bo treated In Chicago for nppcii (Ileitis. Soma new people will hn seou In In* cast, and Iho show will take up Its regular tlmo booked about Nov, 0. Tho cliisliig en- gagement nt Greonllcld, Iowa, hroku all records ot fulr week business at that point. Notes from tub McDonald Htock Co. — Business has been good slncu our opening, Aug, 1-1, at Lns Animus Wo nro booked solid In (ha West (Ills season, currying eigh- teen peoplo and band nnd orchestru. Baby McDonald, who has been very 111 Willi ty- phoid fever for Iho past seven weeks, Is now mil of danger, and will smm he with us. Hosier Is ns follows: G. W, McDonald, malinger: J. D, McDonnld, ndvnneo: Earl McDonald, Ham McDonnld, flurry E. Wilson, Ed. It. Htiiiilcy, C. (I. Norton, Mil Nelson, Prof. T. K. McCniin, Jim McL'niin, Hows Me- Cann, Master Rex Wilson, llnxelln Mellonnlil, Jin n 10. Wilson. I'll nn lo Hammond, ('alia Mc- Cann. Sisters McC'uiin and llaliy Mac, Fiiancis Tucker writes Unit IiIh play, "A Royal Waif," In four Bets, writ inn for Minn (Irlllln, was recently given Its first produc- tion on any slugo at Mncumb, III., i>v iho .Milliners Block Ho., RUtipurtlng Miss Gl'llllii. The cast was: Stanley Fairmont, llnrry Man- ners; Muggsy. Leonard A. Kmuierl: Frank Mason, alias King George, lieu A. Tlllsuii; Evrn Bummer, Clniiil Cuhlne; Mike Morrlsy, Mason Gregg; Callahan, Ham Cnrrnll: Mow- ers. Jnmes Fltipatrlrk; lleddy, Minn (Irllilii; Casslv, Luella Montague: Miss Addison, Phrn- nla La Ilciul; Mother Hawkins, Julln Vnrncy ; Tot and Ann, Baby Cecil. Ai.icH Niei.men sails from England on Oct. l.'l, and will begin her Amerlcnii season In Washington Nov. I. Dor present tour, which Is under the direction of F. /,legfi-ld Jr. nnd the RhilhertN, will cover the huge cities of the country. Miss Nielsen's repertory will Include: "Don I'ssqunle," "Crlsplmi * In I'o- mare." "II llarhlera (II Hlvlglln," "L'EIIhIi- d'Amore" anil nets from "Cnritien." "Fnnsl ' "Lueln," "Mnrlhn," "La Hniitiainliuls," "I Pagllnccl," and "f'aviillerla lliiKllcimn." Miss MelHon will lie supported hy a smiill com- pany of European singers, especially se- leeled bv llenrv Itussvll. who has directed Miss Nielsen's inimical work since she left America. In I he liirger cities she will use a chorus for certain works only. Tom Watkiis, In "Neighborly Neighbors, under the iiinmigeiiient of I''. W. Nnsoii, played llrattlehnrn, Vt., Sept. W (fnlr dale). Is ana of the largest houses In tho history of tho thcntre. ■ Juki eit Hi.avtkii Iiiih gouo with '"Iho Hello of Avenue A" Co.