The New York Clipper (January 1908)

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1334 THE STEW YORK CLIPPER. January 25. Mi5S Clipper^ CONCIBHINQ ST1GE FOLK and Some times OTHERS BT JOSEPHINE GBO. Gustavo Luders, the composer Of a dozen or more musical comedies, has no superstitious fear of cither the sixth day of tbe week, or tbc thirteenth of the month, or tbe "double hoodoo" of both together, known aa "Friday, 13th." To him, and to many other*, this oft-tabooed day la one of superlative good luck, and the supposed malign Influence of that doubly unlucky date aeems absolutely Inhibited in hla affairs. For Instance, the composition and writing of "The Prince of Pllaen" was begun on a Friday, 18th, by himself and his clever col- laborator, Frank PIzley. And after eight years of continuous popularity and success In America, It opened Friday the 13th, In Paris, scoring a sensational hit—the greatest that any musical play had achieved In the French capital—overtopping even the home product In this line of amusement Just to keep things going with tbe usual good fortune—tbat Is, It there's any really- truly good luck In that special day—Luders began on Friday, lath, hla new musical play, "Marcella," which the Bbuberts will produce In the Spring on the same potent date. 9 Lee Kugel tells a atory on Lew Fields, now playing a long and remunerative engagement at the Herald Square, la "Tbe Girl Behind the Counter." The clever German character comedian contributed a sketch at a benefit performance in aid of a certain club. In return for his work, and because It was the name of Lew Fields that had been the most powerful draw- ing force, be waa asked to appear at a meet- ing at which a loving cop would be presented to him. . The meeting had been arranged for an 1'iirly hour In tbe evening to accommodate tuu comedian, who had to bo on time a: his performance at the theatre. The business purl of the club gathering waa In progress when ho arrived, and, unporcelved, he 11b- tcuod to a bit of It The members were uiscusslng the disbursement of the fund raised by tbe benefit. The small ball not being very well lighted, ons of them arose and proposed tbe purchase of a suitable chandelier. At this a little fellow Jumped up and exclaimed: "Ve've already yet spondet most of de money vrom de benefit, an* I dond't tlnk ve need vat be saya It. Now, I alnd't no knocker, an' I alnd't no boostor, but vat's do youse o' buyln' aomcdlnga vat nobody lu de lodge can bray on It after ve got It I" 9 A clover member of tbo Klaw A Erlauger forces, who la also eoniowhat of a statin- tlclan, has figured out the probablo stay In America of Adeline Gcnoe, who Is said to bo "the world's greatest dancer," as well as a clever actress. Her art Is to be exploited In novel and original dances In "The Soul Kiss," the much-heralded musical play which Florena ziogfold la to produce at tho New York Theatre, following the demise of "ad- vanced vaudovllla" at that place. It still re- mains to be seen la what way the talented iittle toca of the Danish dancer are con- nected with a "soul kiss." She will remain In America for thirty-five years 1 At least It has so been figured out by the statistically Inclined young man. The basis of his computation Is the fact tbat Genee went to tbe London Umpire to dance for six weeks. She remained ten yenra. Parallel, at same ratio: Tbe dancer comes to America for five months, consequently will remain for thirty-five years—and ttyjre you are I 9 Ernest Hogan, "the unbleached American," whose hue is dusky but whose cognomen Is synonymous with "tho Green Isle," was play- ing In the vicinity of hla home town In Ken- tucky, during tho early pari of the season. There he met an old boyhood friend, and after a cbat about home folks and things of mutual Interest, tho only Ernest wrote out a pass for hla friend for tbe evening per- formance of "The Oyatcrman.*' Hla "gem'an fren' " was there tbat night with all the kinks In his hair. All through the play he was tho most vociferous In tho house by way of applause, lie exprcasod his gratification verbally, too. When Hogan fin- ished hla star song of the play, "Contribu- tion Box," the enthusiastic friend, with the freedom of speech exercised In tbe religious meetings of his race, rose from his seat <-nd bawled out: "Ernest Hogan, I done knowed yo'—all eence yo' wus a 11*1 no 'count nlggah, an' Iae mo' 'an proud to fin' yo' all aftah deae yeaba an* yeaha, de laughln' tloats o' de whole Amerlky." 9 Out West, where Isabel Irving has been playing "Tbe Girl Who Has Everything," which recently haa been replaced by "Susan in Search of a Husband," one of her former successes, the performances are frequently attended by those who never before were Inside of a playhouse. One of these, a backwoods aort of a look* Ing Individual, put his mouth down at the email opening at the box office window and asked tbe price of admission. To this in- quiry the treasurer replied: "I have some fine seats tor 11.60, some further back for 11, and some in the balcony for 76 and 60 cents." "Too strong fer me," waa the reply, at which the treasurer, who did not want to see even a small amount get awsy, con- tinued : "I ran also tell you a ticket In the gallery tor 2D rents." Tbe man pondered for a minute, holding a line back of htm, then asked: "And what are they playing up there?" A certain manager of many experiences, rented a theatre In a small one-night town. In his haste to fix up the deal he neglected to stipulate about the heating of the place. It waa a bitter cold morning when the company arrived. The manager went over to the theatre to make the nsnal preparations for the evening performance. The place being frigid In the extreme, prompted him to aa<c tho proprietor If it would be heated at night Tbat personage requested him to read bis contract, and the manager saw that he wns "up against it." Upon asking what It would cost to beat the ball, tbe man said: "Well, I kin dew tbe trick In greet shaie for 'bout tew dollara." "Dew It I" said the manager, banding out tbe required sum. It came ao easily, without the usual haggling to which he evidently had been used, that be exclaimed: "An' I'll not only heat the hall, but I'll get you a big attendance." That night, to tbe agreeable surprise of tbe manager, the house waa crowded. "How did you do the stunt?" he asked tht local man, between acta. "Wall, ye see, our folks know a thing or two, even if our taoun is only a small speck on tbe map. When they strike a close-fisted cuss who won't heat up, they stay to hum. And when you handed ont the tew so easv like, I got the hand-bell an' marched np Main Street to advertise the show," "How did you do It?" asked the manager. "Ob, I Jest hollered out, 'Hot house to- night 1'" w»» MAINE. Portland.—At the Jefferson (Julius Cabn, manager) Minnie Dupree, In "The Road to Yesterday," Jon. IS, drew a large audience. Knickerbocker Stock Co., featuring tbe Mc- Connell Sisters, had excellent patronage, 14- 18. "Tom Jones" 20, Harvey Stock Co. 21 -215. New ICkith (J. B. Moore, manager).—This new and elegant structure, situated at Con- gress and Preble Btreets, has now reached completion, and will open 27. The Congress Street subway entrance and the grand main entrance from Preble Street are beautiful. I'oitTi.ANn (J. E. Moore, manager).—Green and I'nrlngton, nnd Miss Evans 18-18. DimAMi.AND (J. W. Greeley, manager).— Miss Warren and Miss Nixon, with the pic- tures drew well 18-18. Improvements la tbe Renting capacity and stage are under way. Savoy (Jns. McOlnness, manager).—0. H. Myers, Miss Goagln, Master Freeto, and the Savoy Trio, with the pictures, 13-18, to good business 4»» MONTANA. Ilntte. — At the Broadway (J. K. Hoalet, inuniiger) "The Alaskan" showed to big busi- ness Jan. 11, 12. "The Lion and the Mouse" drew unusually good audiences 18, 19. Lulu (Dick P. Button, manager).—Week of 12 the Lulu Sutton Co., In "Driven to Hay," hnd tine patronage. Amateur night for specialty acts drew an B. It. 0. house. iIiianii (Geo. Donohuo, manager).—Week of 12: Rose and Severance, Kitty Brady. Hewitt Young and Sister, Brown Bros, and Doc. Kealoy, moving pictures, Hayden and Davis, Crlmmlns and Gore. fascii.v (Frank M. Clark, manager).— Week of 12 tho following hcadllners showed to bumper audiences: Colby and Onrrow, Alice llooney, O'Dell and Hart, Blanche Bishop, motion pictures, Mario Sparrow, Len It. Mantell and his Marionettes. Park Stiibbt (Win. 10. Kreltcr, manager). —Week of 12: Stuart Itoacbe, Virginia Fra- ser, Julia Hogan, Illustrated songs and the moving pictures to fine patronage. MADICL CAniBW AND GERTIE HAYES Have been together flvo years, In which time they have been very successful In presenting descriptive acts. Their first big success was "The Derby Race," a racing tale, and which oorved as their vehicle for four years, when they discarded It for "Tho Mad Stampede." their present offering. They have been highly praised for their elocutionary powers, and their successful attempts to Impersonate male characters In the acts they have ever offered. FLORIDA. Jacksonville—At the Dixie (Hal Mor- dnuut, manager) New Colonial Opera Co., In "Tho Three lilaek Clonks," week of Jan. 13. "II. M. S. Pinafore" week of 20, Souse's Band 10. This popular house Is enjoying good business. Note. —Joo Blrncs, Frank Dannor and Hal Mordaunt have leased tbe Dixie Theatre for an Indefinite period. They are also the ex- clusive bookers for the New Colonial Opera Co., which they will put on the road under the management of Frank Danner. Joo Blrncs. who has made such a hit with his famous Trocadero Quartette, will continue to play with tho company. The clever manager, Hal Mordaunt, will remain at the Dixie. <»> OKLAHOMA. Oklahoma City.—At tho Ovcrholser (Ed. Overholser. manager) "The Flaming Arrow," Jan. 12, did very good business. "On tbe Trail" is, "A Texas Steer" 21, "Ma's New Husband" 23, "Human Hearts" 20, "The Show Girl" 28. Pcot-ijs's (Alton A Alexander, managers). Metropolitan Stock oponed 0, for a run of two weeks. WASHINGTON. Beattlr—At the Moore (John Cort, man- ager) "The Man of the Hour," excellently prayed, drew well week of Jan. 6. "Brown of Harvard" week of 12. Florence .Roberta, In "Zlra," week of 19, •^•.VtiL&rf De Wolf Hopper, to "Happyland," 80-Feb.2 ; Gbahd (John Cort, manager).— "ArlaonB, always popular, played to aood.businessi week of 5. ^e Gingerbread Man" week of 12. Dark, week of 10. "The Devil's Auction" Seattle (Russell A Drew, managers).— "Yon Yonson" hsd excellent attendance week of T>. "At the Old Cross Roads" week of12. "Big Hearted Jim" week of 10. "Peck's Bad Boy week of 28. - IBM Avknib (Chas. A. Taylor, mana- and moving pictures, and Myrtle Bartoonc. Capacity. Glover, manager).— Mov?£ plctor". vocal and Instrumental mu- SnSSKV. of T» O'UffHK? Man "was taken to St Luke's Hospital, Jan. B and was operated upon for a disorder of t«.rtoJaVh.°^hY rallied Qu^and played ^n^f™. 6 g"ea -teXonlal °X Feb <T 7. to send the Elks' J gBWtstt B W Dalas.Tei.. to sing at the next grand lodge meeting:..--Ralph 0. Hayward, son of Harry C Hayward. of ?he Auditorium here, has bee" promoted as treasurer of the Moore Theatre at Seattle Harry Montague and Caroline had good business. "The Mlssourlans" ,,»■, of 6. "The Deserted Mine" 10-24. wk Bloomlnirton. — At the' Grand r>i..,. House (F. M. Raleigh, manager) the Ki art Bet. Jan. 11, drew a packed house. Ml' „i Holland, 18, did good business. "Dream 'iJS 15, W. A. Whltecar 16, Monte Carlo ilur lesfluers 17. "The Lily nnd the Prince" ir Wlnnlnger Bros, week of 20. "■ 4-*> THB SISTERS MeCONNBLL. The Slstors McConnell are of an old theatrical family, being daughters of James W. Thompson (comedian) and wife (Kitty Smith, dancer), both at one time well known In vaudeville. Tho sisters have played from const to coast on most of the prominent cir- cuits, both vaudeville and dramatic. They arc at present considered to be among the vnuiigest female stars playing emotional leads, etc., their ages being eighteen nnd twenty years. They are now In their second season with the Knickerbocker Stock Co.. being featured exclusively, and play all leads, both emotional and soubretto roles, besides doing tbelr well known specialty. The company la playing Cabn A Grant time. M H cer).—Good attendance was tbe rule week of 5 to witness "A Celebrated Case." "Tbe Female Detective" week of 12. "A Chicago Tramp" week of 19. Lois (Alex. Pantages, manager). — The 1'antngcB Players, In "A Stranger In a Strange Land, were up to their usual good standard week of B. "Secret Service" week of 12. "Are You a Mason?" week of 10. Comsbuh (D. G. Inverarlty, manager).— New people week of 18: The Musical Iln- wallans, Donnelly and Rotall, Jas. it. Walts and company, Armstrong and Davis. Fred Primrose, Harry Zeda, Eddie Roeach, and moving pictures. Pantaobb' (Alex. Pantages, manager).— New people week of 13: Tim Cronln, Coda and Amato, the Velde Trio, Phyllis Allen, Bert Page, Arthur Elwell, end moving pic- tures. Stab (Frank Donellan. manager). — New icople week of 18: Abdul Kadlr and wives, -ilelnottc-'La Note Duo, De Voy and Evans, the Kcltons, Hasse and Marietta, Roy Me- lt rain, and movIn g pictures. Oui'iiBUM (T. J. Conaldlne, manager).— New people week of 18: The Great Francis, Kiln Wilson and company, Glenroy and Rus- sell, Ed. Morrlssey, Mme. Marakoff, George Koanc, and moving pictures. Lyric (8. H. Frledlander, manager).— Posty's Oriental Burlesquers, In "Tbe Female Shoplifter" and "The Battle of Manila," week of 12. Business good. Edbn Musbb (W. W. Ely, manager).— Business excellent. Al. Mastiff, L. Sauken, Howard and Lorn, Mile. Hardy, Coldl Cherlff, Harrison, Beaumont, baby Incubator, his- torical war museum, penny arcade, and Pas- sion Play pictures. Notes. —Manager Cort, accompanied by Mrs. Cort. left 7 for I'aso Robles Springs, Cat., for the benefit of Mr. Cort's health Manager Pantages returned, 12, from a tour of bis show nousea in neighboring cities.. ..Kubcllk uppcared before a capacity house 8, render- ing a well selected programme. He plays a return engagement 12, In conjunction with the Seattle Symphony Club Marjorle Moore, Ingenue, noa Joined the Lola Theatre forces; also Sterling Whitney, as leading man. i s Spokane.—At the Spokane (Cbas. Muehl- man manager) "The Lion and the Mouse" to big huelness Jan. 0-12. "The Gingerbread Man" was well received 0-8. Ralph Stuart, In "Strongbeart," 10-18. "Arlaona" 10, 20, "Brown of Harvard" 28-25, De Wolf Hopper 20-20, Grace George 81. Auditorium (H. C. Hayward, manager), —"The Undertow," with George McQuarrie and Anna Cleveland, attracted capacity 6 nnd week. Jack Amory and Frank McQuar- rle also appeared to advantage. "The Man From Missouri," with Jessie Shirley, and "Mirpah" follow. Coluiibia (Geo, M. Drehcr. manager).— "Ten Nights In a Bar Boom,'* with Robert Barrett and Virginia Brlssac, proved a house filler 5 nnd week. "In the Palace of the King," by the Curtis company, 12-18. Washington (G. C. Blakeslee, manager). —Zeda, fiery dragon; Pete Dunsworth, Jas, R. Waite and company, Fred Primrose, Den- nelly and Rotall, Armstrong and David, Mu- sical Hawallnns and moving pictures. Pamtaobs' (El. Clarke Walker, manager). —Johnstone and Cooke, tho Totltoe, Jlmmic Cowper, the Vaushners, the Georgia, Clopson Bisters, Leo White and tho pictures. Cordr D'Albnb (E. M. Reel, manager).— Harry Montague and Caroltno Duncan and tbo stock. In "An Outcast," to big business, week of 6; closed at midnight Jan. 11. Com hub (I. D. Holland, manager).—Bur- lesque and vaudeville, to big business, week of 6. Closed after night performance, 11. O. K. Theatre. —Burlesque and olio, to good business, week of Jan. B. Closed night of 11, Scinic (V. H. Glover, manager).—Music RHODE ISLAND. Providence—At Providence Opera I', u». (F. R. WendclBChaofer, manager) Marie uam In "The Morals of Marcus," week of Jm- n' playing to good business. "Tom Jones Jv 25, "The Time, the Place and the Girl" vcet of 27. K Kkitii's (CharleB Lovenberg, manac.-) __ Week of 20: McMahon and Chappeli, n Kelly, the Schcnk Brothers, Camllle Trio a* thur Wbltelaw, Armstrong and Clark, Mo'™, and Poole, Julie Ring, Mr, and Mrs. Edward H. Kemp, Mabel Meeaer, Frances KnlRln it. Two Kings, Henry and Young, and Loin, ,,ier and Brown. K.MrniB (Spitz A Nathanson, managers) Krnest Hogan, In "The Oyster Mnn," natiti a hit week of 13. This week, Martin's "licl. Tom's Cabin." "Tbe Wiiard of Oa" 27. Imperial (John P. Hill, manager).—Broad, way Gaiety Girls were well received ln-ig Jollv Grass Widows 20-25. * Wkstminster (Geo. H. Batcheller, mana- ger).—Vanity Fair Co. did well 13-18. liaieh- ellcr's Boston Belles 20-25. Blue Ribbon Cirls 27 and week. Notbs. —Six hundred orphans were Inv'.tsd by Spitz A Nathanson, to see "Uncle Tom's Cabin," afternoon of 26 Provuli-nrc Lodge, No. 10, has Installed as officers for the current year: H. II Caffrey, president - W. I. Maboney, vice president; John A. Mas- tcrson, past president; A. B. Paddock, re- cording" secretary; W. L. Delsney, assistant Qnancfal secretary; C. L. Luther, financial secretary; H. W. Callender, treasurer; Joncnn Thornton, marshal; Frederick G. riiiiii^ physician; G. H. Ross, sergeant-at-arms, and F. Walker, T. F. Gamble and D. A. Klley. trustees. The first women to be admitted to tbe lodge, Emma Dubalme and Oeorglnnna Carrier, were taken In at the annual meeting. Harry W. Callender was toastmaeter at the banquet which followed, the committee In charge being: Bob Alden, A, M. Ilussen and Joseph Ortiz. Brothers Pickering and O'ltourke, of Boston, and President I'atlir- Duncan. heading the stock company at the Coeur d'Alene, have signed with an Eastern circuit, and will start for Chicago In a short time. s Tncomn.—At the Tacoma (C. H. Herald, manager) Italph Stuart In "Strongbeart," Jan. 11, 12. Florence Roberts, in "Zlra" and "Sham," 17. 18. Gband (Dean B. Worley, manager).— Adgle and her fonr lions, the Beauty and tbe Beast, Hugh J. Emmctt, Cbss. B. Nelson and Mamie Mllledge. Stlckneys, Evan Evans, Alice Wildcmere, and Grandlscope, week of Savoy (V. Convertz. manager).—The Ger- ton Stock Co., In "Married In Haste," week of 12. Star (John McCabe, manager). — Star Stock Co., In "Man to Man," 12-18. ♦-•-♦ ILLINOIS. Peoria.—At the Grand (Chamherlln. Har- rlngton A Co., managers) Mildred Holland, In "Tho Woman of the Day," Jan. 10, bad a large house. "Montana," 12, did lcrge busi- ness. German Thentre Co., In "The 8cnntor." 16; "The Man of the Hour" 17, 18, "The Lily and the Prince" 10, Ezra Kendall 22, "The Time, the Place and the Girl" -24, Lyman Twins 20, Howe's pictures 27. Majestic (Wm, Proctor, resident mana- ger).—Jessie Mao Hall, In "The Cutest Girl In Town," 0-11, plaved to large business. The Smart Set, 12-16, did big business. "Dream City" 16-18, "Me, Him and I" 10-22. "Girl of the Ragle Ranch'' 23-25, "Eight Bells" 20-20. Main Street (Davls-Churcblll Circuit, managers).—Week of 20: Five Fuklno Japs, Brown nnd Browq, Cliff Dean and company, Ruth Chandler, Herbert N. Rodgcrs and the klnodrmne. Dbmpsey's (E. H. Brash, manager).— Week of 13: Charles Saunders, Mack and Burgess, Chulltn, Andrews and Fcld, Edward banquet which followed, the committee In charge being: Bob Alden, A, M. Ilussen and Joseph Ortiz. Brothers Pickering and O'ltourke, of Boston, and President Patter- son, of tbe Fnlstaff Club, were among the In- vited guests. <■♦-..,— NEW HAMPSHIRE. Mnncliester.—At the Park (John Slili*. mnnnger) "Ranch 10," by the house stock, week of Jan, 13. proved a drawing enrd. Kor week of 20, "The Two Orphans, with Ellicl Fuller. NicKRi. (Manuel Lorenzen, manager).— Nettle Baron and Blly Evans. Mf.cttanic's Halt. (Dan E. Gallagher, manager).—J. C. Lalng's Co. snd "The Pas- sion Piny" drew largo audleacss 13-18. > Keene.—At the Keene Opera House (A. W. Qulnh. manager) the Fenberg Stock Co., week o/ Jan. 13, did good business. Marie McNeil, cornetlst, and Chas. Hammond were first class. Hadley moving pictures 20, "Under Southern Skies" 28. Dbbamland (C. 8. Fuller, manager).— Moving pictures and Illustrated tongs. Mr. Lorctte, soloist. Nk-kki. (Hollls it Fuller, managers).— Motion pictures and songs to good bualness. ««» NORTH CAROLINA. Wilmington.—At the Grand Opera House (Cowan Bros., lessees) Wills Musical Co., Jon. 0-11, played to three good bouses. Housa 10. "The Lion and the Mouae" 20. ■'Bimter Brown" 26, "Tbe County Chalrmnn" 81. Crystal Palacb (Van Duzen Bros., rnnnn- gera).—Fowler, the Juggler; Cooper and Ab- bott, Jean Beaugere, Den II. Harney and Jessie Haynes. B. R. 0. houses prevail. Charlotte.—At the Academy of Music (Jno. L. Crovo, manager) Mary Manncrlng. In "Glorious Betsy," did splendid business and made one of the biggest hits of the sea- son on Jan. 10. "The Prince of Pllaen" played to S. R. O. 18. "The Three of Us" had good business 16. ' Shaffery and moving pictures. '""las. F. Bartson. manager) Burlesque stock, In ''Doctor Wkabt's (Chas. Week of 18: Bur Cureall" and "The Southern Rose." Gub De Onto and moving pictures. ■ B Alton,—At the Temple (W. M. Sauvage, manager) the Burgess Stock Co. closed a suc- cessful week Jan. 10. "Sis In New York" drew well 11. "We Are King" pleased good business 12. Frank Mahara's Minstrels 10, "Jesse James, the Missouri Outlaw," 17, Btet- son's "U. T. C." 18, "When Knighthood Was In Flower" 10, Williams' Ideals Co. 21, the Smart Set 23. Lvaic (W. M. Sauvage, manager).—This week's bill Includes: The Otura Japs, Art Adair. Early and Late, Carrie Simpson, and the olograph. Electric (Hallway A McCurry. managers). —This house, under new management, is doing n creditable business. Jack McCurry, a young business man of this city, has bought a half Interest B (Jnlncy—At the Empire (W. L. BuBby, manager) "When Knighthood Was In Flower'' pleased Jan. 10. "Montana" fared well 11. "Humpty Dumpty" filled the house 12. Grace Hayward Co. to good business 13-18. "Com- ing Thro' the Rye" IB, "The Lily and the Prince" 20. "Peggy From Paris" 28, Bijou (Patrick A McConnell, managers). \VIl.i:v J. HAMILTON. Jan. 17, 1008, marks tho first anniversary of the death of Wiley J. Hamilton, well known ns an author, producer and comedian. Mr. Hamilton wns a native of Mobile, Ala., and was a typical type of the "Boutbcm gentleman," his even disposition, gentle ways and charltnblo nature endeared him to all who know him, and his loss was mourned by many outside of professional circles. Mr. Hamilton's last engagement was at Bprlnc- flcld, III., where he and his wife (Rutb Hamil- ton) produced their original comedleB and burlesques, under tho management of Johnnie Connors and Frances. Upon the death of Mr. Hamilton, his wife returned to Spring- field, where she has been very successfully producing tbe burlesques for the pnst eleven months. Mr. Hamilton Is burled In "Elks liest," Mt. Greenwood Cemetery, Chicago, III. Though gone from our midst. hlB mem- ory will ever live In the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to cIbsb him among their friends. In loving remembrance —RuTn. —Transatlantic Four, Fiddler and Sheldon, Gladys Carey, Ben-Hur, Illustrated songs and tbe uljougraph. ■ East St, Louis.—At the New B»oadway (J. P. Barrett manager) "Broidwny After Dark" did well Jan. 10-18. "Tbe Singing Girl from Klllarney" 12-15.. Smart Bet 19- 22, "The Boy Detective" 28-26. Avemmau (L. B. Lund, manager).—Aveneau Stock Co., 12-18, la "Capital Versus Labor," NOTICE. HALFTONE PICTUBBUI la the read* In* pauxoa of THE OLIPPBR will •« ■■aerie* at Umbo prtoMi ■iBUJtsO CoIwbbsb 9&V00 Doable Oolasaa 110.00