The New York Clipper (November 1906)

1026 THE ISTEW YORK CLIPPER. November 17. K% CIipper'5 ADBCdotes, Personalities aid Comments, CONCERNING STIGE FOLK and Some times OTHERS BT J OBBPHINB GEO. Theo. P. Trayer, brother of the clever Rlnper-nctrGSB, Kntherlne, of the same name, graduated not long ago from tbe stage to a good position as "sleuth" In the New York detective force, He was detailed to put on lila "gum-elai- ILca" and Investigate a basement liquor place that was under suspicion of "policy" playing and Ha kindred games. lie wai cautioned to be especially unobtrusive and quiet la his quest. With this order upper- most la Mr mind, the young detective ap- proached the place and began hla descent to the place of possible Iniquity. At the sec- ond step of the flight, however, his foot slipped and be fell tbe rest of the distance, making a rapid and unintentional entrance upon tbe scene, causing great confusion among tbe habitues of the place. One of the several tough looking Individuals approached him threateningly and demanded tbe reason of his coming. "Why," saldl Trayer In an off band manner, "I just wanted to buy a drink." "A drink I la It," said one of them, "well you've got a funny way of coming fer It." "Yes," said Trayer quickly, "and that's tbe final way I'd always come for a drink If I should stick to It." * Joe McOec, of the clever McQee and Col- lins team, while playing a Wisconsin town to fill a jump, asked tbe Janitor of the Hall wbat the previous attraction bad been. "I don't Ju b* remember the name of tbe show, but she wss a good one, she was," said the man, adding, as en afterthought, "It seems to m« 'twas 'Adam and Eve,' though.'* "Ob," said McGee, thinking of friends of his who bad been In that part of tbe State, "It was probably Boh and Eva McQInley." "Ob, yes," assented tlie Janitor, "them's tbe fellers." This Is but another Illustra- tion of what little Importance one'a name and turn Is to most of those outside of their professions. In some of these small places, even tlie newspaper folk are fnr from welt posted. Aa Illinois town paper recently announced a date for a performance of the ever pop- ular piny, "Dora Thome." It read, "Minn Dora Thorne will give an entertainment In Blank's Opera House on Saturday evening" t Punch Wheeler relates an Incident where nn ambitious press agent of a show wan called down by the manager. In addition to his press work bo wrote some of tbe gen- eral advertising and made the copy for some of the posters. He considered that he had a grand notice when ho evolved the alliter- ative catch line, "August Assemblage of Arcnlc Acts." One of these posters cauglit the eye of tbe manager, who quickly sent for Mr. rressagent. " You've n fine head for advertising, haven't you 1" be sarcastically exclaimed to the agent. "Wbat do you mean by your last poster," he demanded, drawing a copy from Ills coat pocket and unfolding It "I want you to nnderatond that we are not back nuiu- bars. Here, this Is tbe month of October, and you're putting out an ad. about August AciH. Get out more up-to-dato stuff, young man, for If you can't you'll have to quit ui." * "What's In a nameV" Many a funny Inci- dent la often In a name. Harry First, the clever Hebrew comRdlan, has had aovcral amusing things liappen In connection with bis cognomen. During his early vaudeville career ho wna booked to appear at the York- vllle Theatre for a certain Sunday perform- ance. On tho afternoon of that day ho was taken eerlously 111, and Harry Walters, of Walters and Prouty, was engaged to replace him. 'l'h 1b performer had stipulated with tbo management that he should not go on early, and there wna on undcratnndlng that Ms act should be the fourth on the bill, this being Lis metropolitan debut. Sintering at tbo singe dour In plenty of time for bis turn, ho was grealcd by an excited stage manager, wbo exclaimed: "lli-ro, you! you're First, aren't you!" "No," anld Walters, "I'm fourth." "No, air I" returned tbo other, "you're First," "Nothing of the sort. I tell you I'm fourth I" reiterated Walters. "Well, aren't you Harry " began tba stage manager. "Yen, I'm Harry," Interrupted Walters, "but I'm fourth, and won't go on before." "Well, If you're First you'vo got to hustle on," said the manager, "for First Is flrat on the bill." "But I had an undcratandlog that I should go on the bill fourth," said Walters. "Oh," exclaimed the manager, "then you're not Harry Flrat." "No. I'm Harry Walters, and I'm fourth," repeated the comedian. "Good 1" said tbe stage manager quickly, "at flrat I thought you were First, hut now I see you're fourth." » Mnyine Remington, whose entertaining act requires tbe assistance of five little black Buster Brownies, bod some annoyance con- cerning them during ber recent engagement at the Chutes In Sou Francisco. It was necessary to house tbom pear tbe place, but no available rooms could be found- Hearing that tbe baby Incubator, one of tbe Chutes Tarlt attractions, was at the time unoccu- pied, Miss Remington applied to the man- agement for Its use for ber pickaninnies. These Utile fellows, however, openly mutinied against occupying the place, asserting that It was "haunted." It took considerable per- suasion and tact on the pretty dancer's part finally to overcome their prejudices. She did bo at last, and tbe youngsters were settled there for a two weeks' stay. It proved to be a good thing by way of an advertisement, for the. grown-up Inmates of the bsby Incubator attracted mors attention at the time than any of th* previous right- ful occnplors of It, or any other of the out- aide attractions. People who saw the little darkies there were more Inclined to buy seata In tbe big auditorium and see their stage performance. One of the youngsters, evidently possessing n sense of humor, made a remark bearing on the well known colored person's predlllctlon for proximity to a chicken coop.. "Bt It wuz a chicken Incubator 'stead of a baby one, Miss May me wouldn't a-had do trouble a-gettln' we-uns to stay there," he said, with a twinkle In his big brown eyes, addlog, "but she might a-had some trouble a-gettln' us out ebry time fo* de pefo-manre, yah I yah!" The baby boy, two years old, of W. J. T. Miliar, of "Millar Brothers' Diorama," made a hit with a small crowd of people recently. Millar, accompanied by bis wife and small boy, was taking In some of the show places In New York, among them being St. Paul's Cathedral. After going over the big church, and while about to pass out, Millar noticed the usual poor-box banging near the entrance. This reminded him of a possible duty, so, taking a dime from his pocket, banded It to the youngster and lifted him up to deposit the coin In tbe slot The boy had evidently done something of the sort before with a slot machine, and the dime safely reached tbo right place. Tbe rather set the child down and took the little hand to depart, but the boy pulled back, refusing to budge. "Gum 1" be yelled, "Baby wants gum," he repeated, pointing to the poor-box, and the group nearby, appreciating the situation, Bmlled as audibly as cburcb surroundings permitted. The preachment about "doing evil that good may come" was amusingly Illustrated In a modified way not long ago In a Mexican city. Tbe town, which has many citizens ambitious to advance according to American methods, Instituted, among otber reforms, a Society for prevention of Cruelty to Ani- mals. In a short time the little treasury nrrlved at a condition of emptiness, and means of remedying this were discussed. A big bull-fight benefit performance was carried out, and the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Socluty was again In funds. < '» MARGARET ILLINGTON, Whose picture appears on the front pige of ibis Ikhuo wilh born In Bloomlngton, III. She studied elocution and acting at tbe Conway School of Dramatic Art, In Chicago, for sev- erfil years, and for her proficiency and skill In Blmkespenro rccelveyl tbe Joseph Jefferson Gold Medal, the prize for the beat pupil of the year. After tier graduation sho came to New York for an engagement, and applied to Daniel rrohman, at Daly's Theatre, who at onco engaged her for a small part In "The I'rldeof Jennlco," supporting James K. Hack- ett.. In this she did so well that In a few weeks she was promoted to the second part In tbe play. Afterwards she became a mem- ber of tbo Daniel Frohman Stock Co., at Daly's Theatre. Tbe following Spring she wna engaged as the lending lady of the Rich- mond Stock Co.. with which organisation, for fifteen weeks, she played the leading rotes In fifteen of the New York successes. The fol- lowing Autumn she became tbe leading lady for E, II. Sothorn. playing the leading part In "If I Were King" through the country, until the return of Cecilia Loftua from Eu- rope, aud sho alternated with Miss Loftus the same role In New York City, and also played tbe part of Huguette, In the same Elay. Messrs. Ktaw ft DhrUnger then engaged er to crente the leading role In "A Japanese Nightingale," In the early part of tbo season. Her next engagement was In the all star com- pany, playing "The Two Orphans," In wblch mIh" appeared as Henrlette. Later she wan engaged to play tbe leading female role In "The Lion and the Mouse" Co., for Chicago, nnd went to England with that company. Upon her return to America Bhe was engaged hy Charles Frohmau to support John Drew, In "His House In Order," which Is playing a long encasement at tbe Empire Theatre, this city, aud in which she la playing the role of Nina. In private life she Is airs. Daniel Frohman, having married that mnnager about three years ago. <J 1■ KENTUCKY. RHODE ISLAM). Heslet, Louisville—At Macauley's (John T. Ma- cauley, manager) " 'Way Down EaBt," week Unite,—At the Broadway (J, K. manager) "The Marriage of Kitty" pleased a Sood bouse Oct. 28. "The Blgn of the Four" Id fair 20. Mar Quedclhofer, 81, In a grand concert, assisted by local talent. Including two old comic opera favorites, Btrcbl ana Hopper, In an excellent duet. Mauds Fealy, In 'The Illusion of Beatrice," had very good houses Nov. 2-4, Grand Omni Hoosn (Dick P. Sutton, man- ager).—The Lulu Sutton Co., In "Chinatown Charlie." took well week of 4, while! the vaudeville numbers were very good. Family (F. Welsonls. manager).—Week of 4; Mr. and Mrs. Perkins Fisher, Kurtta and Busee, (lie Fishers, Itoy McHraln, the Three Wnl«eyn, Frank Coomba and Muriel Stone, and the motion pictures. Good houses. Providence.—At the Providence Opera House (Felix R. Wendelschae,fer. manager) Leo Dltrlcbsteln's "Before and After," and Marlowe and Bothers, In "Jeanne d'Arc," divided last week. The latter played to packed bousca at an advance of price*. Tbe Thalia Theatre Co., of New York, Nov. 12, In two Yiddish dramas. Tbe house will be dark tbe remainder of the week. B. B. Wit- Jard week of IP), In repertory. Kkpibw {Spit/, ft Nathan ion, managers). —Cecil Bpooner played "The Girl Raines," to good bouses 6-10. The Bays, In "Down the Pike," 12-17; "Wild Nell, a Child of tbe Iteglmont," W-24. Kami's (Charles Lovenberg, manager).— The bill for week of 12 includes: Charles B. MvtuiG, In "It's Dp to You, William;" tbe I.e Brtin Opera Trio, Fred Bay, the 011- velMa Trio, Marzclla and Millar, Radford nnd Winchester, Zena Keife, Murphy and Francis, the Columbia Comedy Four, Bel- mora and Oneida, Mozart o, Earl and Bart- lett, and Morton, Temple and Morton. Imi'buial (Leon H, Curtln, manager).— The New Century Girls pleased B-30. The Colonial BelleB 12-17. Weistuinbteb (Herman Parkin, mana- ger).—Tbe Rentz-Santley Co. 12-17, the Run- away Girls pleased 5-10, to good houses. Notb. —Herman Parkin baa succeeded Geo. ri. Batcheller as manager of the Westminster Theatre. The letter still retains a financial Interest In the bouse, merely withdrawing from the active management. —■ ■- » ■— Pawtucket.—At Keith's Pawtucket The- atre (Charles Lovenberg, manager) the Paw- tucket Albee Stock Co. produces "Parson Jim" week of Nov. 12. "From Rage to Riches" lu-24. CipnoN's New Pawtucket (J. W. Capron, manager).—Tbe bill week of 12: Tbe Evans Trio, the Mannings, Bending Bonda. the Beat- ties, Richard Hamlin, Jeanette Lllford, C. H. Webster, and motion pictures. CHARLES KLDRIDGE GRIFFIN. This welt known showman nnd versatile en- tertainer, arrived In this city Oct. 20, after a four years' absence In Europe as manager of privileges with Buffalo BUI. Mr. Grlflln s let- ters to Tn» Clipi'br have kept our read- ers fairly well Informed of their travels In foreign lands, but he contemplates the publi- cation of a book giving a detailed account of the tour, which will be copiously illustrated from original photographs. Every point of interest In all Europe was visited; nearly 150,000 miles were covered by land and water, and sixteen different languages were encountered the past season alone. Col. Cody, himself, has entertained more roy- alty in the paBt four years than any showman that ever traveled, and be will begin his farewell tours early In the Spring. but as "farewell tours" cover a long period of time, Bometlmcs, tbe members of the com- pany hope to see Col. Cody In the saddle for many years to come. Woonsocket.—At the Woonsocket Opera House (R. W. Barry, resident manager) Dot Knrroll Stock Co. playB week of Nor. 12. Wright Lorlmer, In "The Shepherd King," fi-7, played to excellent business. "Human Hearts" hod a fair house 8. Local 10, Avery Strong Stock 20-24. Hun (Jas. W. Conkllo, manager).—Bill for 12 and week: Dewey and Thornton, Fos- ter and Hughes, Lottie Blanchard, Edith Hubert h, Marlon Cleveland, and Ferrantl. Business Is very satisfactory. Newport,—At the Newport Opera Houao (Cahn & Cross Co., msnagers) Mme. ModJeska did fair business Nov. 8. Prescelle gave pleas- ing exhibitions of hypnotism 7-10. "The Beauty and tbe Beast" 12, "The Rimer Stock Co. 13-17. 4 i > OKLAHOMA. Oklahoma City.—At the Overholsor (Ed Overbolser, manager) "Wonderland," Oct. 81, had a fine attendance. "Tbe County Chair- man" received good patronage Nov. 1. "Sim- ple BImon Simple," 2, had fair attendance. "Von Yonson." jt, pleased. Murray and Mack, In "Around tbe Town," 4, pleased a big audi On account of n wreck on c. R. I. " II. It., . & p. did not fill Oct. 80. "The 8PISSBLL mtOTlICltH AND MACK, M.U.MAN TRIO AND TUB MAGNANI FAMILY (FOUR), Whose pictures appear above. Balled to Europe Aug. 1. for a tour of the continent, and all hsvo scored a "big success In Europe." The SplsBell Bros, and Mack made their opening la Amsterdam, Holland, at the Clrcue Carre, where tbe act was an Immense bit. On tbe same bill were tbe Four Magnanls, musical barbers, and tbe Jackson Family of 'cyclists, and both were also a bio; hit. The Mtllman Trio made their opening at the Olyrapln, Paris, for a elx weeks' run. These acts are booked by II. B. Mnrlnelll over the continent at all tbe principal cities In Europe. The Splsscll Bros, and Mack, after Ave successful weeks at tbe Folles Ber- gere, In Paris, played at the Wlntergarten, Berlin, with decided success. They play Hanover, Germany, Nov. 1-15. The JackBons are on the same bill. The Mlllmsn Trio and Magnanls are now playing tbe Apollo Theatre, DuBBelldorf, Germany. of Nov. 6, attracted big audiences. Joseph and William Jefferson 12-14, "*'■ sham 15-17. COLORADO. Denver.—At tbe Broadway (Mrs. H F. McCourt, manager) "The Man from Now," Masonic (Chas. A. Shaw, manager).—"Not tlon lot, But Soon," presented by "Han" Ward aud Lucy Daly, played to crowded houses week of 5. For week of 12, "Thorns and Ornngc BlosBotnB." Avunuh (Chns. A. Shaw, manager).— "How Bnxter Butted In," week of «, was HiKTtiiiv attended, and made a good Impres- sion. For week of 11, "Old Isaacs from the Bowery," Buckingham (Wbnllcn Bros., managers). —The Cherry Blossoms, week of 4, rendered n satisfactory performance, and drew big irowds. For week of 11, Dreamland Bur- lustiuers. Hopkins (Win. Itelchinnn, manager).—For week of 11: Mile. Umlla hose, Bert Levy Co rani, Eleanor Dorrel, Mliolc Four, Llazle Wilson nnd the klnodrome. Nora.—Rflie l'rultt, a girl wonder on skates, gave clever «ud graceful exhibitions at the rrlucesa Rink. 8-10. For week of 12, Baby ltut.li, the skating pony, and Col. Frank, the acting dog, will give performances dally. ■♦ i " Padueah.—At the Kentucky (T. W. Rob- erts, manager) "A Itaggefl Hero," Nov. 8, and Mildred Holland, In "The Lily and the 1'rlnce," bad good business. "Forty-five Minutes from Broadway" 18, "A Crown of Thorns" 10, "Girl of the Streets" 17, Van Dyke and Katoa Stock Co, week of 10, Arthur Dunn 20. — 4-fr*. NKW HAMPSHIRE. Mauchester»-At Keith's Theatre (Frank 0. Mack, manager), bill for Nov. 12: Sle Hassan lien All's Arabs, Perkins, Lnpplnand company, Arlington Comedy Four. Scott and WIlBon, Rimer Tenley, Charlotte ltnvenscroft, Fred and Kvn Mossrts, and the klnerograph. Pabk (John Btllee, manager).—"The Lion with Harry Bulper," was Inst week'B attrac- tion, and did big business. "Coming Thro' the Rvo" closed a record week 4. week of 12, Maxine Eiiloit, In "Her Great Match." Orpuhuh (Martin Beck, general manager). —The ubuoI good bUBlncas ruled last week, with De Haven and Parker. Ulght Klta Ban- sal Jnpa, Chevalier, A, L. Gullle, lie Hoy end Woodford, Bosttlno and Stevens, Gllllhan and Perrv, Hnyward, Conroy and Hayward and ktuouromo. Taiio« Grand (Mrs. Ifl. F. McCourt, man- ager).—"The Man on the Box," with Max Flgoian, proved a popular attraction laat week, "The County Fair" was tbe previous attraction. Week of 11, the Cole and John- son company, lu "The Bboo-Fly Regiment." Tivor.i (Frank W. Healy, manager).— "The Fortune Teller" closed a successful week 4. The company last week gave an excellent rendition of rt Fra Dlavo)o,"togood houses. Week of 11, "The Mocking Bird." Cujitis (A. R, Pelton, manager).—"The Old Clothes Man" was a big business getter laat week. Week of 11, "Ton Tonion.™ Noveltt (Henry LubelskI, manager).—A good bill last week drew tbe usual big houses The bill: Hawaiian Quintette, Harvey and De Vora, Joseph Callahan, Kate Hope King, John 0. Ray. von Nelda, Howe and Von Welds, 11 lu»trates songa and pictures. Crystal (G. I. Adams, manager).—Busi- ness continued good last week, with: Ar- raand Melnotte, La Tonka, Frank Maltese, and pictures. NOTBB^-Mme. Bembrlcb sang before a large audience, at a local church, night of 8..... ."Frauleln Doctor" will be the attrac- tion at tbe German theatre night of 11. NOTICE. Man from Now" Not; 1% "In Old Kentucky" IS, "A Woman ol Myrterj" 11 Fields' Min- strel, 16, Chna. B. Hanford 17. Empiiie (A. Pelitelo, manager).—Tlie bill for Nor. 4 nnd Cull and Johnson, Btella Stew- art, Minnie Warden, Copeland and Copcland, and picture,. Bi job.— Bill week of i Included: Cant S' I1 S , .' n L , "'? *«l«* doss, Netl D. Abel, Orrllle Spurrier, Vane and Do Clalrvllle, nnd Bllougrapb. Bblls-Voubpidoh Ciucub bad light bual- neii Oct. SO, against cold weather. I i t INDIAN TBRHITORY. Sonth McAlt-.ter. — At tbe Ljugstlale Opera llouae (A. Bert Kates, manager) "The King of Tramps," Oct, 29, pleased. "A Poor Relation," not. 1, came to capacity. "The Eoosler Girl," 2, drew a good bonie. •' 'Way Down Hast" appeared 8. Blllr Kernnds' Minstrels 8, "Uncle Bl Haaklns" 7, "Hletiies Will Happen" 15, Donnelly ft Hatfield', Min- strels 18, "A Woman nf Mystery" 17, "Bast Lynne 10. PobepabohShlls BnoiHrae' Cibccs had the capacity Not. 1. «i I MAINE. Porlland—At tbe Jefferson (Cahn & Grant, managers) the Clara Turner Co. pre- sented Interesting plays, with clerer spe- S'!!f iSJtniP". to Tery good business Not. B-10. The Bennett-Moulton Co. appears 12. iJ'^f'P 1 ,h .f, ""Ptlon of 14, when Mme. ModJeska will be the attraction. Portland (J. D. Moore, m&naff«r).-~-Blll week of 12: tins Clsyton and companjTthe ltoyal Musical M T e, Josephine Qassmtui and Pickaninnies, the Kanat Family, Milt Wood. Vooley, Smith and Wolley, and 1 Brooks and vedoer. «■» and the Mouse," 0, 7, drew a large audience. Shadow Behind the Throne, 8-10, was "Tho I well received. "When the World Bleeps" 12, 1.1, "(lid of Ibe Bunny South" 10-17. HALFTONE PICTURES In the icad- Insr PUT*' at TUB < llll'icll will bsi in sorted at these prlecsjt Mnrle i.i.m. «T.rjo noAals OwJaaaa »Tk.oo Tn« TyocADMO OrujOTT, this season with Murray * Mack's "Around' " w the Town" Co., ;end a long list of Tery faTorabls press nt> tlcea tar thetr work with that company The H""tS 9 i?"?""" o' J« Bl""". H Sim- ple, Fred West and AI. Pine. Jattd^iMe aid minstrci I*«r Coopeb and Ibtixo Onus are doing a doolie Hebrew act. Lew Cooper la the member of the Harry Cooper Quartette, and Irving Gear Is the former partner of Gil- bert. Aaron Hoffman will be responsible for the material used In the offering. Conn and Coniuo write: "We took a week off to visit our people In Chicago last week, and tills week we are playing at Keith'* rimburg, with Cleveland, Buffalo, Toronto Detroit and Rochester to follow." Tub Tiihek CiaAbbbh sailed for Europe Nov. 6. They will open at tbe Melllal The- atre, Hanover, Germany, Dec. 1. Bibon and Blanch write: "Mrs. Miry Itcgan, mother of May Blanch and John Lord, died Oct. 31. Byron aud Blanch were utilised to cancel their engagement at the Crystal, Detroit. Minis. LI.0VD, the well known music hall comedienne of England, was married recent- ly at Uampatead (Eng.) Town Hall, to Alec Hurley, a popular coster Impersonator. P. B, Btobt, proprlfltor of Story's Moving Picture and vaudeville Show, wrftea: "Win. A. Mack la atltl meeting with fine success, this making hla twentyaecond week with my show. I closed a very successful season under canvas, and am now touring through Vermont with my Winter show. Business Is fine. Roster of show; Fred 8. story, pro- prietor and manager: Mrs, F. S. Btory, ser- pentine dancer and changes ; Master Freddie Story, boy tenor; Alice story, child aou- brette; Blaster Alonzo Story, black face comedian; Wm. A. Mack, comedian and dancer; Fred S. Story, character changes. The ghost walks regularly every Sunday, and The Old Reliable finds Its way to us every tJiticTciH Hat writes: "While doing my new and sensational finish of riding a imlcrcle backwards down a thirty-five foot ladder, at Dayton, 0., I had a very bad ac- cident, which almost caused me to lose an eye. Aa It was, I had to have six stitches token. I am now coming along finely, and am now a special feature of the Murray- Mnckey Western Co. Fred Zobkdih will start on the Orphcum circuit Dec. 17. He has been re-engaged for next season with' the Forepaugh-Sells Show. Blancdb Fbebuan, of Bentham and Free- man, writes: "On account of the Illness of my husband, Jack Beutbam, I an working alone, and am booked solid and exclusively by Jake Stemad, of the Western Vaudeville As- soc la tlon. Obacb Radium, of the Byrne Kenyon Four, la meeting with much success In vaudeville In the character of Little Tlllle Tucker. She states that the Western newspapers speak very highly of her realistic portrayal of a country kill Hhs. Habbt Bblhont la slowly recover- ing from a severe attack of peritonitis, at tbe Lying In Hoppltal, New York. Sdiolet Bkob. have ended their vacation resume work at Keith's Theatre, Boston, this week. They are booked up to Aorll, 1907. "* Noras krom Gouty Wadb's Femalb Min- STHEL8.—We ore In our eighth week In the West, and business Is good. Our hand and orchestra Is a feature and novelty. The com- Eany Is booked solid until April. The roster: i. Bert Moreland, manager: Ooldy Wade, treasurer; Jaa. Cnrry, Frank Cool, Jennie Norton, Fay Jones, Letts Harris, Cora Brace, Grace Murrell, Maud Gordon, Gertie Lyll, Myrtle Oood, Bertha Mack, Addle More, Flossie Blake and Ella Curtice. We get Tub ui.n lUi.uiti.K every week. tiih Original American Newsboys' Quab- trttm write that they have dissolved part- nership with It. M. Faulkner, their former Ijjihi singer, nnd have Joined hands with O. F. Quick, the German bnaso, and will con- tinue with Rowland & Clifford's "Phantom Detective" Co. "We are meeting with great t>ucc*BB, being puahed to' the front by tho owners ond our niauoger, Dave Seymour." Tub elder of the MUllo .Brothers, not being In good health, has retired, and the younger one Is doing a Blngle act until his brother has recovered. The Invalid la In Denver, Col., and would be pleased to have frlfliirta vlBlttng that city, call on him. "Happi" Eudib Fbbns Is meeting with fiiicccaa In his new monologue, wrlten by lils brother, Joe Ferns. Habbt C. and Ollih Lbbtbb are with "Tbe Sweetest Girl In Dlxlo" through the South ond West. Martbr William Hiih. the junior mem- ber of the famous Helm Children, met with n wrloue accident while playing at the Grand, iinnill ton, 0. He was run over by a wagon, and will be laid up for several weeks, but it la expected that he will soon resume his work U the comedian. The act Is booked solid till September, 1007. Wm. A. Mack has been with F. 8. Story'a Show tor nineteen weeks, and Is stilt meeting with success. _Jgpj AifPHA Qdabtettd includes: Albert D l l , ^(0 ?■^ Chal, ■ * artI ' Richard Schultz and Alfred Conn-ay. Frank h. We Moving Picture and Re- ftMd Vaudeville Co., which has toured Rhode Island and Connecticut Blnce Aug. l. bM n ad , dpd the Allowing strong acta: MIIIlo Revclto. French singer and acrobatic dancer; Franklin Sisters, singers, dancers nna musicians. The show Is making a hit, Hft has return dates over the regular cir- cuit. The roster: Frank H. Lee, owner and manager; Herman Beyera, operator and electrician; Millie Revelto, dancer; Franklin sisters, alngers and dancers and mualcinnH. We show O.oOO feet of pictures and two Il- lustrated songs nightly. Sydney M. Htman, who has been In this ESW.fiUW-TO months, booking acta for hie South African halla, and lome of the neat London vaudeville houses, will return to England, Bailing Nov. 17. Mr. Hyman has secured some twenty headllners, and will re- turn to this country early next year In search ™.*.5 IO iS e t no y*JL t,e *' Mr - Hymnn fass arranged with Robert D. Olrard to act as his represen- tative In this country. . i "L 01 ?" M:. w - BTBHH writes I "I *h«» • r - Ive la Chicago week of Nov. 20, and will immediately organlso three companies, to go out over theSutllvan-Conaldlne circuit, 1o rrcaent my three one-act plays, 'A Matri- monial Revolution,' featuring Lylllan Leigh- tou. Susannah Kllday will be the Btellar at- traction In *A Man from Wall Street' I haven t decided on any one for the title psrt in 'Burke, the Detective,' a melodramatic playlet, with as ronny thrills bb a Ove act drama. Special scenery will be provided, ■55 aVjgg mechanical effect. I shall return over this circuit with the last company, and raay put a girl act out." Notes jtboh Bablow k Wixson's Min- BTKiLS.—We ure entering on onr fourteenth week of this season, and we have packed) the honses to the doors from the night of oar first performance. This seems to be an ex- crptlonally good season for ns, nevertheless we hear complaints on all sides of as re> faralng bad business. We are fortunate to e able to say that we have to see our first poor house. We carry thirty-five people at present; twenty-one men In band, twelve men In orchestra, and give the strongest en- entertalnment we have ever given. We retain the same company we opened with at Jersey City, with the exception of several strong additions—namely, the Great Rama- dell, tbo Famous Le Roy Family of acrobats, and Sidney Dale.the bean Ideal of character impersonators. The company Is booked solid until next May. The Old Reliable can al- ways be found on file la our private car, Dixie. Jim and Cilia Welch were the headline act at the opening of the house at Salem, 0., in their Irish comedy playlet, "Tim Flan! gin's flirtation."