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1102 THE NEW YORK CILIPPIER. December 8. M155 CKppe r '5 coHcnmita STifiE POLK and Sometimes OTHERS BT 1 0BBFHINB 0*0. W. Parii Chambers, the clem American cornet virtuoso, Who for the pest few years hai been touring Europe, relate! an Inci- dent occurring during his stay abroad. "Most everybody who has achieved any success In his chosen field, In countries other than America," he says, "have one or more medals, which are considered es evidences of either royal approval or marks of honor be- ttowed by those In high places." Chambers himself received one from the Knlser, srter an appearance st one of the lm> ]»erlal entertainments. During the first part of bis stay abroad Chambers was astounded at the array of medals owned and displayed by thou he met In the profession, who bad pleased potentates and persons of power. Later his eyes were no longer daisied by the show, though he encountered them very frequently on the proud and expansive chests of their owners, who persistently called his attention to their distinction—some with Just pride, others with srrogant braggadocio, In- tended to elicit from him admiration, and perhaps envy. la defease he decided to give some of these ostentatious professional foreign art. lata, who glory so greatly In medals from emperors and kings, a chance to reciprocate by way of admiring a decoration In his own possession. "What do you think of this, boys?" he asked one day, of a group or medal dls- players. Potting the question, he held up to their view a magnificent gold medal, wttidded with diamonds, snd attached to s churn, links of which Bashed with genB of tbe first water. "Grand!" "Gorgeous:*' "Who gave it to you?" "Whera did you get It?" and other exclamations of wonder and approval fol- lowed tbe sight of the unique ornament "Where did l get It, and who gave It to me?" repeated Chambers, as he preased a spring la the medal, thus cunningly bringing to their view & tiny American flag, which unrolled Itself—the efteel of some clever bit of mechanism. "I'll tell you where 1 got my medal," he exclaimed; "I got It lu the United States of America! from the greatest of em- perors and kings—from my good friends, (tie American public I" 9 ""The members of the "Jerry from Kerry" iompany, now touring the West, took their Thanksgiving turkey In the form of duck, und It might also be added that they took It on the wing, as the following description by George Patten, of the company, testifies. Two or three of the company having the morning to ipare, went out duck shooting with one of the natives of the town they had played tbe previous night. A bagging of thirty or forty birds was tbe result. There- upon the company decided to anticipate their Thanksgiving dinner, by a day or so, and feast on duck, for, between twelve and four o'clock—the latter hour being train time for leaving town—there was plenty of time to have tbe ducks prepared and cooked. In due time tbe whole company, with mouths watering In anticipation of the Juley viands decorating the table, sat down to it. An there were enough birds to "go 'ronnd," more than twice, the party had been aug- mented by half a dozen traveling men, aa guests, who had stood around the office, look- ing hungry while listening to the conversa- tion of the "Jerry from Kerry" folks con- i-ornlng the coming feast. Before each well heated plate was a email platter, upon which reposed a beautifully browned bird, swimming In Its own rich gravy, and surrounded by vegetables that go bent with it—a whole duck apiece. Three or four of the party had sliced off a goodly portion of bis particular bird. Others were Just putting In lueir forks and watching the Juice ruu, while yet others were in different degrees of the carving procesa, when sud- denly one of them, on glancing out of tbe tllulng room window, in the direction of tbe depot, exclaimed In & despairing voice: "Great heavens! our train Is pulling in!" There was nn Immediate stampede around tbe table. This meant the direst of dis- appointments to tbe hungry Thespians, whose appetites had a keener edge In an- ticipation of the unexpected treat, which, after all, was destined not to materialize— that Is, to Its full extent. But the traveling actor la alwnyB a person of emergency, and this critical time was one where be showed hie ability to act quickly. "Me, for tnif Thanksgiving bird at all hazards 1" exclaimed George Patten, seizing it from the platter and making towards the dining room entrance. Hurrying through tbe office, he grabl>ed hie bag, and with that In one hand and tbe dripping duck In tbe other, lutBtcncd towards the depot, half a square away. Patten's example was quickly followed by all the others, who, one by one, made a quick i>xit from tbe place, each possessed of his own special duck, In various stages of dress and no dressing. The caravan of excited travelers rushing In disordered ranks for Ihelr train, was a picture subject that many a klnetoscope mau would have treasured iiruong his collection of films. Finally, when the company and the ducks were all gathered together lu a compact mass od the station platform, one of tbe number on making Inquiries of the station agent, was Informed that the train was not theirs, but a special sent ahead. Then arose a chorus of walls from tbe ladles of the party, who In their baste had failed to wrap her duck securely in the hurriedly picked up papers. Rivulets of grsry were co<irslng down tV front hreadlhi of neat traveling nits. Dock dressing smeared the overcoats of men, snd other signs of their excited departure from the dining room were evidenced. "Well," said one of the company resigned- ly, 'We might aa well make the best of things- The agent saya our train won't be here for twenty minutes or more, - so, aa there won't be time to go back to the hotel and finish our duck, let's finish It here.*' Following this suggestion the whole party philosophically camped about the platform, or In the walling room, and with much laughter and many jnles at their plight, they concluded their Interrupted Thanks- giving dinner. And while on tbe subject of Thanksglrlog dinner, James B. Donegan, managing di- rector of the wonderful 'cyclists known aa tbe D'jnedlc Troupe, amusingly enumerated the list of edibles consumed last Thursday by bis favorite elephant, belonging to the Forepeugh-Sells Bros,' Shows. Not being familiar with the capacity or appetite pos- sessed) by tbe dainty creature, called tbe elephant, the writer haa to take tbe word of Donegan for It. Though, perhaps that cleverest of bicyclists, who also trains others at tbe sport, hi having a quiet Joke, for Indeed the number of things which the ele- phant tucked out of sight with his trunk, seems moat incredible to one outside of a circus. The animal began with a variety of vege- tables, about two bushels altogether of cab- bages, turnips, potatoes, etc. Then came a baker's dozen loaves of bread as a second course; a couple of pecks of peanuts were scattered Into a pile of hay, more than half as big as the animal himself. This was fol- lowed by a little drink of water, to the amount of a barrel or so. It was very amusing to watch the big creature with the small eyes and long trunk, peer and search amongst tbe hay for bis favorite food In tbe shape of the circus peanut. Donegan, with bis clever family, Is enjoy- ing a well earned rest la New York, and In- stead] of performing for others, they are now taking In all sorts of performances, msklng others work In turn for them. During the paat thirty weeks with the Forepaugh • Sella Bros.' Shows, traveling 1G,"SS miles (averaging nearly one hundred mi,us a day, with two performances), the Donegans are all as fresh as when lending In Ibis country from a successful European tour. Just previous to their engagement with tbe big show, with which they are looked for next season also. After that England and Burope will again see them. This family of Australians, whose science and skill In their particular line of work ranks marvelensly great, have received all their training from the father, who la an adept at all popular sports. In bis seal for the promotion of all legitimate sports, Done- gaa frequently arranges contests, both ama- teur and professional, In which he personally pays cash prises, expending, as he puts It from tbe money values In Australia, "many hundred pounds" a year." This past season. Is the first visit of the Dunedln Troupe in America, aod while here, Donegan Is acting as agent and securing special acta tor his connections abroad. < *s JOSEPHINE COHAN, Whose picture appears on tbe front page of (his Issue, was 60m In Providence, it. 1„ and has been on tbe stage for eighteen years, having started when she was a small child. Her first efforts to please the public were devoted to sluglng and dancing. Her father wrote most of her songs, and she picked up tbe dancing herself, tier brother, Geo. M. Cohan, the "Yankee Doodle Comedian," also had a specialty. It was ploying "The Maid- en's Prayer" on the violin. The two chil- dren always traveled with their parents as Miss Cohan's little son, Fred Nlblo Jr., does nor. The parents were known as Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Cohan, and had a repertory of one act farces, some of which are still being played under various titles. As the children advanced In years the sketches were rewrit- ten for four persons Instead of two, and so the Pour Cohans wore started. They after- wards became the higbest salaried vaudeville attraction In America at that time. Later tbey all starred in a musical comedy, written by George M. Cohau, and called "The Gov- ernor's Son." lli!a was' very successful and was a big money maker. It was during this ruu tliat Miss Cohan became the* wife of [•'red Nlblo, the manager of "Tbe Governor's Sou." Co., and a year later Mr. Nlblo and (Jeorge M. Cohan and Jerry Cohan went Into imrtnerahlp and bought the production, Mr. Nlblo managing the show for three years. George M Cohan's other farce, "Running for Office," was also produced, and was suc- cessful. Oeorge M. Cohan finally decided to star alone, and thus came about the disso- lution of the Four Cohans aa a theatrical quantity. Tbe next season, 1904-5. Josephine Cohan was engaged by Klaw & Erlanger as leading woman tor "The Itogers Brothers In Paris, and last season, In order to bo wltb tier husband, she deserted the legitimate and entered vaudeville, presenting a repertorr of one act farces wltb great success. Miss Cohan and her husband and tbelr little boy will sail for Kurope on March 20. After three months In England they sail for South Africa, thence visiting Egypt, India, China, Japan, the Philippines and Hawaii, wltb a strong possibility that Australia will be added tu tbe route before the date of starting, • i > INDIAN TERRITORY. MISSOURI. south MoAlester.—At the Langsdale Opera House (A. Bert Estes, manager) "East Lynne" came Not. 10. "liana and Nix" drew a full bouse 24. Lyman Twins 27, "l'apn'a Boy" 28, "Happy Hooligan" 29, "A Race for a Widow" SO, Hoyt's Comedy'Co Dec. 2-8, Violet Corrlne 10, "The Blow Poke" 13, Albert Taylor 14, "On the Bridge at Mid- night" IS, Morey Stock Co. 17-22, si a Noras rnoxi tub Saiisbubt - Murbat Htock. —We are enjoying a very prosperous season, and every member of the company Is In tbe best of health end spirits Our latest addition Is a Power's cameragrapb, which la giving excellent satisfaction. H motick . HALFTONE PICTL'RES la the remd- Inar pastes of TBTB CLIPPER will be Inserted *t these prlcen a 1 B srle Celmama gT.rjo n«»M» Colwssm sitLft* St. Louii- At the Olympic, Otla Skinner, la "The Duel," was the partlculsr figure In the local dramatic field last week- Tbe ma- jority of playgoers were keenly Interested In the play, and pronounced It the most powerful play shown here during the sea- son. Mr. Skinner was surrounded by an excellent company, iDCludlng: Charles Wcl- cott, Walter Hitchcock, Alfred Hudson, Wal- ter Lsdd, James Owens snd Walter Scott. Keltb Wakeman. as the Duchess of Chillies, S roved clever. Sarah Padden played Tronne. eorge Cohan, in "George Washington Jr.," this week. Garbick (Dan G. Flshell, msoager).—De Wolf Hopper returned to tbe Qarrlck last week In bis last year's success. "Happyland," snd was greeted by large audiences at every performance. Mr. Hopper Is the same tunny man that we have enjoyed for years. The supporting company Included: Mar- guerite Clark, dainty snd altogether charm- ing; William Wolfe, William Danforta, Joseph Phillips, Frank Casey, Oeorge Odell, Ada Deavee, Cora Dalgneau, Lena Anderson, Anita Brady and Dolly Ashton. Tbe 80th- ern-Marlowe engagement begins Dec. 3. Century (P. Short, manager).—*'AH-of- n-Suddea Peggy," tbe piece that Henrietta Crosman brought to town last week, proved to be one of the finest comedies seen In St. Louis this season. In Peggy Miss Crosman has a role that gives her every opportunity to display her ability, and she Is particularly fascinating. Her snpportlng company In- cluded Frank Gllmore, who, as the Honor- able Jimmy Keppel, made a distinct hit. The work of Ernest Stallard deserves spe- cial mention. Others were: J. R. Crsuford, Addison Pitt, C. A. Chandos, John Marble, Kate Meek, Jane Marbury, Ann Warrlngron and Ida Waterman. Frank Daniels, In "Sergeant Brue," 2-8. Git ami (John O. Bheebey, manager).— "nap" Ward, In "Not Yet, But Boon," was the offering last week, and he played to ca- pacity. There was a laugh to every minute, and the piece was sparkling with catchy mu- sic and song. A big cast was In support, sad Included: Fred Wyckoff, Robert Evans, Dick Barrt, Sam Martin, Sandy Chapman, Lee Al- len. Jock Mauley, Helen Clark, Maud Alice Kelly, Marlon Merrell, Madeline Buckley and Lucy Daly. "In Old Kentucky" this week. Imperial (D. B. Russell, manager).—"A Man's Broken Promise," Lillian Mortimer's latest play, was the attraction last week. There were thrilling situations, plenty of com- edy and pleasing scenic effects. Marlon Sher- wood was seen In the star role, that of Jane Oakland, and proved a capable young player. Others In the company were: Thoa. II. Sewell, Arthur J. rickens, Harry De Long, Robert E. Keane, Ralph Rollins, Florence Johnston, 2. The Very Rev. Carroll U. Darts presided. The Actors' Church Alliance Informal reception was a success, held Nor. 27 The Hot Time Minstrels will appear Dec 10, 11. All tbe old favorites will appear The Apollo Club Concert, Nor. 28, was the society event of the paat week. Mrs. Co- rlnoe BWer-Kelsey, vocalist, and Herr Orlen- aner, 'cellist, were well received. ■■'—-«■ ■ Kssiai City—At the Willis Wood The- atre (Woodward A Burgess Am. Co., man- agers) last week "The Vanderbllt Cup" came the flrit four nights, to good business. Melville 8. Collins, Alice Dovey snd tbe Pendleton Sisters all did good work. The latter part of tbe week the Rogers Brothers came, opening with Thanksgiving matinee, with "The Rogers Brothers In Ireland" as WASHINGTON. EVBKII ART'S MONKEYS. Everhart, the hoop roller, has developed a fad that keeps him In bot water unei of the time. He Is collecting monkeys, and on bis travels through Europe he has accompanied by five lively little specimens that needed con- stant attention. In age they average two and a half years, and all of them learn tricks very quickly. Everhart spends hours every day wltb his pets, and Is never more S leased than when one of them succeeds In olng something new. Tbey are not used In Everhart's performance, but will bet used In a new act being prepared by Malda Burst (Mrs. Everhart). Halcyon V. Blsnett. Alice Hamilton, Josle Haines and Edna May Hamel. Grace Uer- rltt, In "When Knighthood Was In Flower," 2 and week. ILivLiN'a (Wm. Garen, manager).—'On Dangerous Ground," a melodrama of life In San Francisco, was the offering last week. Big bouses ruled during the engagement. Tbe company Included: Oeorge B. Miller, John J. Pierson, Frank Justice, Robert Smiley, John Newman, William Walker. Llouelln Smith, Carol Arden, Cecelia Griffith and others. Schrodo and Mulvey, Belle Desmond and Marger Bcott, who contributed specialties. "McFadden'B Flats" and "Tbe Yellow Kids" Ibis week. Ouf.on. —The German Stock Co. appeared In "Der Grosskaufmann" ('Tbe 'Wholesale Merchant") last Sunday, and scored a big hit. Oeorge Helnemanu played the title role of Ludwlg Scbnoppke, the merchant, whose rise and rail In L1b trade furnished the fun af the piece. He wns splendidly supported by Victoria Welb-Merkham, Yllma Von Ho- henau, Alex. Duebner, Louisa Pellman, nans Loebel Emlle, Paula von Jagemann and Tina Doners. Gaykty. (O. T. Crawford, manager).—Bob Manchester's Vanity Fair Co. wan the at- traction last week. They appeared in "The Declaration of Independence" and "Our Georgia Itose." The vaudeville part of the programme was made up of acts ay Shepard and Ward, Gorman punsters; Reed and Sbaw, gymnastic experts, and the Wang- doodle Four. Tbe Bebman Show tide week. Standard (Leo Itelchenbacb, manager).— The High School Girls, headed by John and Charles Burke, were here lest week. The musical comedies were "Tbe Egyptian Lemon" and "Cupid In the Philippines. In tbe olio were: The Brennana, In a song and dance act; Bijou Comedy Four. Wlllard and Hughes, In an amusing sketch, and Hilda Clarke and her Twelve Bed Ravens. Tbe Tiger Lilies 2 and week. CotuiiJiiA (Mlddleton k Tate, manager?). —Last week's offering was especially attrac- tive, the headltners being John C Rice and Sallle Cohen, wbo presented "All the World Loves a Lover." Others contributing were: De Haven and Parker, Mme. Rene's borsea, the Four RIanos. Elenor Dorrell, Terley, the Clastic artist; Ida O'Dsy, vocalist, and tbe inodrome. Globs (II. E. Rice, manager).—Manager Rice's offering last week consisted of acta oy Gibson and Nasb, Granville and Seymore, comedians; Cannon ana company, box and hand-cuff trick; Frank Merritt, Lulu Besaell- man. In Illustrated songs; Otto Johnson, aod new moving pictures. Business Is especially Bed, and wltb s new bouse at St. Charles, o., oa bis bands. Manager Rice Is tbe bus- iest theatrical man In town. Nona.—The Klks memorial services took place at Christ Church Cathedral. Sunday. their offering. Business was big, and the big company was cordially received. This week will be divided between Helen Byron, in "Sergeant Kitty," the first part, and Hen- rietta Crosman, in "AU-of-a-Suddea Peggy." Next week Jane Kennark, la "The Toast of the Town,' 1 the first part, aod Richard Mans- field, In repertory, the latter part Skubebt (Walter Sanford, manager).— "The Road to Yesterdsy," last week, proved to be a decided novelty, which was thor- oughly enjoyed. A very excellent company, beaded by Minnie Dupree, did splendid work. This week, "On Parole," with Charlotte Walker and Vincent Serrano In the principal leads. Next week, De Wolf Hopper, in "Hsppyland." Gsahd Opeba Holbe (Hudson A Judab, managers).—Last week the annual visit of "In Old Kentucky" drew the same old Im- mense bouses. It was the one hundred and thirty-third to the one hundred and forty- second performance of the show at this house. The production Is a new one this season, and the cast oa good as ever. This week the popular "Checkers" should do a big business. Next week, "Hap" Ward, in bis new one, "Not Yet, But Soon." OaPHEtK (Martin Beck, general manager), —Last week's .bill was seeded by Rose Cogblan, In the clever sketch, "The Ace of Trumps," lu which she did splendid work. Others oa the bill were; Hennlngs, Lewis and Hennlngs, In "Mixed Drinks;" Mile. Dzlrla, in her transformation dancing act; Italian Trio, high class vocalists; Hlchard Lynch, burlesque ballads, atories and danc- ing; the Marco Twins, the Arlbos, European novelty acrobats, snd the klnodrome, show- ing the new moving picture, "The Auto- mobile Thieves." Bill this week: Harry Lee, Clifton Crawford, Willie Eckstein. Kafayette's dogs, Austin Walsh, Fortune and Davis, and Donat Bedlnt. Gillis Opx&a Houbs (K. a. Brlgham, man- ager).—Last week "Secrets of fee Police" drew well pleased bouses. This week, "Across tbe Pacific." "Texas" next week. AumrOBiOH (Woodward k Burgess Amuse. Co., managers).—Last week tbe Woodward Block Co. gave fine performances of "Under the Bed Kobe." This week. Tie Charity Ball," and next week, "The Cowboy and the Lady." Majestic (G. G. Davidson, manager).— Last week tbe Behman Snow gave an enter- tainment out of tbe ordinary, which greatly pleased audiences of goodly proportion. This week, Hyde's Comedians. Next week, the Parisian widows. Cextdxx 1'Joseph Donegan, manager).— Last week the Tiger Lilies had a floe bur- lesque performance, -which pleased thorough- ly. This week, the Nightingales. Broadway Gaiety Girls next. Clippebinqs. —The Booster Circus will be put on at Convention Hall this week, under tbe auspices of tbe local K. P. Society. Many circus acts and vaudeville turns hare been engaged, end an excellent show Is promised. Uanager Sanford Blcaby, of West's Minstrels, passed through the city last Tues- day, and called on old friends. The show is doing one nights around here Joe Ro- senthal, of the Barnum k Bailey Show, was In the city last week, en route to New York. Sprinefleld.—AttheBaldwin (Geo. Olen- dorf, manager) (AJ, G. Field's Minstrels pleased a good bouse Nov. 21. "Wonder- land" played to S. It. O. 23. Crawford's moving pictures did fair business 24. "A Crown of Thorns" did well 28. "A Woman of Mystery" 11. "A Bagged Hero" 28, "Dora Thoroo" 29, "Under Southern Bkles" Dec 1, Lyman Twins 2, High Flyers 3, "The Mid- night Flyer" 0, Annie Bassell 7, "Thorns and Orange Blossoms" 9. Diem is (W, E, Haines, manager).—The Dlemer Stock Co. continue to do a first class business, putting on some of the best shows ever seen here In repertory. Itehs. —This city will have another new playhouse by Jan. 1. The Auditorium, the new theatre, will have one of the largest seating capacities of any house in tbe South- western Missouri. It will Beet about 3,503. The management Intends to put in a first class stock company The Doling will be ready for business by Dec 17. This house w-ill preseut first class vaudeville. Sedavlta.—At tbe Shubert Theatre (Dr. n. W. Wood, manager) "Fantana," Nov. 22, drew a good house. Virginia Harned, In "The Love Letter," 26, bad a splendid house. 8e- dalia Stock Co., filling open dates between Scubert attractions, opened in "Driven to Boy," to good business. "Face to Face," 29, 30, "A Child of the Streets" Dec 1, 2, De Wolf Hopper, in "Happyland," 8. New sedalia (G. F. olendorf, manager).— Al. G. Field's Minstrels, Nov. 22, drew ca- pacity. Jane Corcoran, In "The Freedom of Suzanne," 23. and."A Doll's House," 24. de- served better business. "The Major of Toklo," 26, gave a One show, to a good house. The High Flyers 28, "Foxy Grandpa" 29, "The Midnight Flyer' 1 Dec. 1, "Dora Thorne" 2, Henrietta Crosman 4, "Hap" Ward, in "Not Yet, But Soon," 8. ■ ■ St. Joseph.—At Tootle's (C. U. Pbllley, manager) "The Vanderbllt Cup" drew a fair bouse Nor. 24. Jane Kennark, 27, pleased. Itogers Bros., 28. had a packed house. "Ser- geant Kitty," 29, had two good houses. "Checkers" Dec. 1, "The Maid and tbe Mummy" 8, Louis James 14, "Her Own Way" 15. Lyceum (C. U. Phllley, manager).—The Tiger Llllce, 22-24. did big business "Ikey and Abey," 25, 26, did well. "Across the Pacific" pleased 27, 28. "We Are King" 29, SO, "Secrets of the Tollce" Dec. 2, 3, "The Devil's Auction" 4, 5, "Texas" 6-8. "Tbe Minister's Son" 0, 10. Chistal (Fred Cosman, manager).—Busi- ness continues fine BUI for week of 2: Perry and King, Jack King, Ed. Mlaluler's animals. George Trunfer, Maltese Stock Co., and Coiman'a moving pictures. • ■ I NEW HAMPSHIRE. Seattle*—At ths Grand Opera House (Jobs Cort, manager) Harry Beresford, la "The Wontan Hater," was unable to reach the city on account of the floods In Western Washing- ton. The time was taken by "ArlsoBS," whtcn showed to good houses Nov. 18-22. Leonca- vallo and Li Scale Orchestra, 28, 24, bed capacity houses three performances. James O'Nell, In "The Count of Monte Crlsto " 25- 28: Msud Fealy, 20-Dec. 1, in "The Iliuiloa of Beatrice:" "Peggy from Paris" 2-4, Marine Elliott, in "Her Great Match," 5, 6. Sxattli (Russell A Drew, managers).— During Nov. 18 and week, "The Two Johns" was greatly appreciated by big salience*. "Pecks Bad Boy" 25 and week, Zlnn's Tratesty Co. Dec. 2-8. Third Avbxuxi (Russell k Drew, mana- gers).—Closed Indefinitely on account of the regradlng of Third Avenue. Lois (Alex. Pantages, manager).—The Pan- tagei Stock Co., in "The Sign of tbe Crosa," Nor. 18 and week, had crowded bonses. "May Blossom" 25 and week; "The Plunger" 2-8. Stas (E. J. Donellan, manager).—New ale Nor. 28 and week: Cooke and Mrs. e-t Cbas. H. McDonald, Sam and Ida Kelly, Jules Harron, Sadie Bosenwelg, Eddie Hoesri. and moving pictures. OniHEiM (T. J. Conslddne, manager).— New people 26 and week: The Dunbars, tbe Moras, Geo. F. Keane, Sanford and Darling- ton, Sheldon Sisters, James H. Errickson, and moving pictures. Paimoxa (Alex. Pantages, manager) — New people 28 and week: Schepp's Dog and Pony Circus. Two and a half Cauda, Chas. Forrest, O'Dell and Hart, Wallace aod Beach, Arthur Eiwell, and moving pictures. • ■ .- Spokane,—At the Spokane Theatre (Chas. W. Mnehlman, manager) Leoncavallo, with his orchestra and soloists, Nov. 10, 20, came to large business. This was tbe musical treat of the season. Gans-Nelson moving pictures 22, 23, "Arizona" 26, Alberta Gallatin, In ■Dorothy Vernon, of Haddon Hall," 27. 28; Marine Elliott, in "Her Great Match," 2&. Colombia (Geo. M. Dreoer, manager).— "QulEcy Adams Sawyer." 19-26, did fair busi- ness. Tbe Claude Amsden Co. Is the current attraction, la "The Governor's Wife." Auditobiuh (Harry C. Hayward, mana- ?er).—Jessie Shirley Co., In "Mrs. Dene's De- ense," had capacity 10-25. The Mil waa a high class production. wabhikqton. — Ms? people: Cook and Rothert, Chas. McDonald. Sam and Ida Kelly, Sadie Roienzwelg, and Jules Hereon. Tacona,—At the Tacoma Theatre (Charles H. Herald, manager) Harry Beresford, In "The Woman Hnter,'' Nov. 25, 26; James O'Neill. In "Monte Crlsto," 29, 30; Maxlne EHott, In "Her Great Match," Dec. £ SriB Truth: (A. Bngel, manager).—The Allen Stock Co., presenting "Young Mrs, Winthrop," week commencing Nov. 26. Gri»d Theatre (Dean B. Woriey, mana- 5er).—Mr. and Mm. Perkins-Fisher, the Mc- .voya, the Three Wolaeys, Giffeney Brown, Johnson and Ellsworth, James Burke, In il- lustrated songs, and motion pictures. Nores.—Alt houses are playing to big business. Two new skating rinks are build- ing, wlt*j a floor space of 12,000 feet each. ♦♦♦ Meuchrster.—At Keith's (Frank G. Mack, manager) good business and 8. at O. on Tianksri vlng Day. BUI for week of Dec. 8 1 Four Harveys, Hawthoroe and Burt, Earle and Bartlett, Three La Maxe Bros., Diamond and Bmltb, McNamee, and Zena Eelfe and pony, I'abh Theatre (John Stiles, manager).— Continued good houses are the rule. Jos, Sullivan, In "The Blackthorn," Nor. 26-28, followed by "On the Bridge at Midnight," 29-Dec. 1, "The Cow-Puncher" 3-6, "Queen of the Convicts" 6-8. Obphb.dk (Nat Burgess, manager).—The manager reports capacity business all the week. Master Golden has been retained for week of Dec. 8. Change of programmes are advertised for Monday and Thursday. Harry Mltcaell, for the past sixteen seasons stage manager of the Opera House, now known as K»frfcV Is "tbe man In front-" City of Mexico.—At the Principal, after a Tery successful season of grand opera, tbe Italian company, having as Its principal star, Maria Barrientos, tbe Spanish prima donna, has given way to the regular stock—AJcaraz Zarzuela Company—in repertory of one act plays. Business, as usual, Is first class. Kbnicimiinto.— Moving pictures, under the direction of Riva Palaclo, with perform- ances every hour from 4 to 12 P. m.> are at- tracting very satisfactory audiences. Abbeu— The Barllll Opera Co. Is present- ing a high class of Italian opera, to splendid business, six performances weekly, Including Thursday and Sunday matinees. Their re- cent rendition of "La ToBca" Is conceded to have been the best ever beard la this city. Tbelr stay Is Indefinite AcADBkfiA Metropolitan a. — Moving pic- tures, Smctatorich.— Cinematograph and faked States novelties. Lvma Pabk. —Work upon this amusement park, which has been taken up intermittently for the past year, has again been resumed, and the prospects at present are that It will be opened to tbe public some time early la 1907. It Is conveniently located near Che- pultepec CaBtle, on the Paeeo de la Refonna, and, once In operation, should satisfy the popular demand for light diversion. The field la virgin, and tbe enterprise should have a good future. Noras.—There has been a perfect craze on here for the paat several months la the moving picture line, and a great number of these eiblbltlonB are In full blast In the centre of town, all of which are doing ex- tremely w&ll By far the most ltnportajit amusement event In the estimation of the English speaking colony, which haa taken place here In recent years, Is the advent of the Sem-Floto Circus, which gave its Initial performance night of Nov. 24. Public curios- ity and interest bave not been allowed to flag a moment for the past two months by the very clever advance work of "Punch ' Wheeler and of the efflcleat advertising car people, augmented by the highly creditable street pirade on the afternoon of the open- ing doy. The big top was filled to overfiW- lug long before the blare of trumpets an- nounced the entrance of the performers, and from the grand march to the last of the hip- podrome races there was not a dull moment. Everything wsb bright, clean, new and in- teresting, and went off with s snap and vigor that brought out the unbounded en- thusiasm of the immense concourse of peo- ple—a cosmopolitan crowd composed of all of tbe known races and tribes of tbe earth. Worthy of especial mention were : The Ty- Hell Sisters, the Potters, aerialtstsj the Eddy Family, wjre walkers; the Martels, bicyclists: Herbert, the frog man, and Hilda, contortionist One feature which pleased wae the Introduction of all of the horses belonging to the show, a magnificent parade of wel' fed and well groomed animals, which elicited admiration and praise. The side show, under the direction of Col. T. B. Mc- Intyre, wbo 1b also In charge of the big show programme, did a phenomenal trade, and sent the people away feeling that they had received their money's worth. Tie present list of attractions Includes: The Mitchell Sisters. In an athletic torn; G. F. Kaney, musical specialties; Juliette, wltb a good col- lection of snakes; Montana Jack and Marl- tore, knife throwers; Wlodecker and Mari- etta, illuBloalsts; Lulu, tattooed lady: Al- fredo and Certta, marionettes, and Chas. Williams, Syrian flageolet. Seventeen per- formances will be given before the snow leaves for Vera Cruz. ♦»» ■■ ■- HON TAMA.. Butte.—At tbe Broadway Theatre (J. K. Heslet, manager) Florence Roberte, In "The Strength of the Weak," Nov. 18-20, had three enormous houses. "Dorothy Vernon, of Haddon nail," 21, 22, drew satisfying business, "The Belle of Japan" was billed 23, but arrived too late to perform. John OrlhVh, la "Richard III," drew a large audi- ence 24 Oband Opiba House (Dick P. Suttoo. naoager),—Week of Nov. 26, "Confessions of a Wife," put on by ths Lulo Button Co,, made a decided hit with big houses. The vaudeville numbers were also meritorious. Fahilt (F. Nelsonla, manager).—Week of Nov, 25: Leffel Trio, Insa and Lorella, Kanffman Sisters, Jay Bogert, Kimball Bros., Rr»y Mcftnilo sno the motion ol'tnr^s.