The New York Clipper (May 1913)

18 THE KTETW YORK! CLIPPER. Mat 3 CHICAGO NEWS 8- ADVERTISEMENTS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 11ECEIVED AT WE8TKHW BUHKAU OF NEW YOBK CLIPPER, VVAHKES A. PATRICK, WESTERN MANAGER, SOS ASBXANO BLOCK, RANDOLPH AND CLARK STREETS, CHICAGO. THE WANING SEASON. Chicago, April 28. It la trltU sorrow that wo witness tho theatrical season rapidly drawing to a cloOe. Wo have been treated to many bright pro- ductions by managers during the Winter, al- though others have disappointed us greatly. Furthermore, Chicago has enjoyed Immensely the reputation achieved by Its newly born playwrights, Fanntc Locke Hmtton and Fred- erick Hatton, the latter already well known from Ibis interesting criticisms in tho Chicago Evening Pott. With one or two eicoptlona ' the past season has been successful both, to ?roducer and patron, and It Is with regret bat we must see the many bright "stars leave us, some to go abroad, others to tbelr Bummer homes, and still others to tako up some other line of activity for the warm months. The Blackstone, Studebakcr and Cort ceased their legitimate operations Saturday night, the Cort immediately passing Into pic- tures the following Sunday. The first offer- ins will be a motion picture of the Saviour, called "From the Manger to tho Croa9." Two exhibitions will bo given dally. ■ ■ • The Chicago Opera House will close Its season as well as Its career next Saturday night. Paul Armstrong's "Tho Escape," with Helen Ware and Harry Mestayer la the cast, will bring Its long and honorablo career to an end. It Is really pathetic to think that Oils theatre—-the sceno of so many romances and interesting bits of theatrical history— the place which gave birth to so many of our present stars, must pass entirely out ot ex- On the same Saturday the German Theatre, occupied by Max Hanlsch's company, will close Its doors. Tho final week Is being made more notable at this place by the farewell appearance of Agatha von Barsccu, who acted Konstantln Rancu's one act play, "The Statue." Powers' will 4>o the scene of "The Money Moon," a play toy J. Hartley Manners, from one of tho novels of Jeffrey Farnol. In the cast are: Marguerite Leslie, a newcomer; Orrin Johnson, Ado. Dwycr. Lennox Pawlo and Robert Tobln. Described as a romance of Arcadia, this pray really a type of fairy play, tells the story of a rich and lovesick young American, who buries himself In rural England to 'iforget." There be encounters a child who Is searching for the money moon, and by this child Is lea Into a romance, Oeorge M. Cohan will play his "Broadway Jones" at the Grand for only a few more weeks. In this play Cohan makes a very genuine claim for consideration as a seri- ously disposed actor. A spirit of unrest has seized Mr. Cohan, and he Is cutting his stay short In order to do Europe tho sooner. One case at least where an actor Is really turn- ing down "big money." William Collier will remain for a whllei longer at the Princess with his amusing farce, "Never Say Die," In which his dis- tinctive comic acting Is seen at Us best. John Barrymore Is playing his last week In "A Thief for a Night," at McVlcker's, the engagement coming to a close Saturday night. Following, the theatre will offer a cinema reproduction of "Quo Vadla?" "When Dreams Como True" grows In In- , tcresl at the Oarrlck, where It will remain Indefinitely. The cast is an assembly of local favorites. "When Claudia Smllei" will also continue at tho Illinois, with Hlancho King as Its radiant star, and Harry Conor as comedian. Maude Knowlton has replaced Emma Janvier in tbo cast. Tho Palace. Majestic and Columbia will continue in operation more or less Indefinite- ly. Albert Relss, the famous tenor buffo, mndo his debut .at tho Majestic this week. Ralph Hers and Mlnnlo Dupreo will be at the Palace. AT THE OUTLYING HOUSES. "A Komanco of the Underworld," one of Paul Armstrong's vivid studies of this sort of life. Is tho attraction at tho National Theatro for tho week. Cosmo Hamilton's earnest play, "Tho Blindness of Virtue," is being acted at tho imperial this week. Tho Crown Is being occupied by Jules Bckort Goodman's play, "Mother." It has many excellent qualities. The Victoria Is showing a play which has been popular for more than sixty years— "Uncle Tom's Cabin." An extra matinee will be given on Friday., The Wilson's headllner will be for the week, Emma Carus. This songster needs no Introduction here, and always grabs the "blue ribbon." The Wlllard will have for its main attraction of this week, Dr. Cook, who also docs not need to be Introduced. James J. Corbett Is entertaining at tho Empress. Evans and Harris and ten others are offering a spectacular musical act, called "The Cavaliers." George E. Rtohards Is playing a comic sketch, called "Easy Money." Sampson and Douglas arc adding to tbo at- tractions at this house tor the week. , American Music Hali. (Samuel P. Ger> ■on, mgr.) is dark. Auditorium (B. Ulrlch. mgr.) Is dork. Blackbtonb (A. J. Pltou, mgr.) — "Her First Divorce." CKICAOO OmttA Hon an (George Kings- bu.y, mgr.)—"The Escape." Thla house, which opened Aug. 18, 1885, will close May S, to moke way for an office building. I Colonial (James J. Brady, mgr.) Is dark. ■ dirk. WHEN IN CHICAGO Aro Cordially Invited to Make Headquarters at the Western Bureau -OK- The New York Clipper In the Heart of the lllalto 505 Ashland Block, Cor. dirk & Randolph PUfWES f CENTRAL, 6MB PHONES {AUTO«4-aM If not convenient to call, MAIL ROUTES AND NEWS ITEMS. HAVE TOUR HAIL SENT IN 0 JR OARE. TBB NEW YORK CLIPPER to not con- ventional. It is original, aggressive, Im partial, reliable, and above all, IT HAS A CERTAIN ORIGINALITY AND DISTINC- TIVENESS WHICH PLACES IT IN A CLASS BY ITSELF. •Ji. i KQ< '•»' i&% Coht (TJ. J. Herrmann, mgr.)—"The Sil- ver Wedding" closed Saturday night. April 26, to make way for a season of moving pic- tures. . mL Oarrick (Ashor Levy, mgr.)—"When Dreams Come True." Gkoroh M. Cohan's Grand Opera House (Harry J. Ridings, mgr.)—George M. Cohan, In "Broadway Jones. Illinois JW. J. Davis, mgr.) — Blanche Ring, In "When, Claudlo Smiles." La Balls (Harry Askln, mgr.) Is dark. McVicker'b (Oeorge C. Wcrren, mgr.)— "A Thief for a Night" "Quo Vadls ?" mov- ing pictures will open May 5, for an Indefi- nite engagement, Olympic (Sam Ledcrer, mgr.)—'Moving pictures. Powers' (Harry J. Powers, mgr.)—Begin- ning Sunday, April 27, "The Money Mood." Princess (Win. A. Singer, mgr.)—Win, Collier, In "Never Say Dle.' r 'Studedakbr (H. J. Sullivan, mgr.)—Tully Marshall, In "Tho Talker." Fine Arts (Albert L. Perry, mgr.)—'The Terrlblo Meek,'' under tbe auspices of tho Chicago Theatro Society, with Edith Wynne Mattblson In tho stellar role. WniTNBi (F. O. Peers, mgr.) la dark. Zikoteld (W. K. Zlogfeld, mgr.) Is dark. Columbia (B. H". Woods, mgr.)—Week of 27, Roble's Knickerbockers; week of May 4, Sam Howe's Love Makers. Folly (J. Fenncssy, mgr.)—Week of 27, Follies of the Day; week of May 4, Wat- son's Beef Trust; week of May 11, Yankeo 1 Doodle Girls. Empire (I. Herk, mgr.)—Week of 27, Dandy Girls; week of May 4, Follies of tho Day. ■Stab and Qabtdr (B, Dick Rider, mgr.)— Week of 27, The New Bosnian Snow; week of May 4 Trocadcro Burlesquers; week of 11, Sam Howo's Burlesquers. Crown (F. W. Carruthers, top.) —Week of 27. "Mother;" week of May 4, Sarah Pad- den, In "The Third Degree;' week of May 11, "Tbe Romance of tho Underworld." - Imperial (Kllint & Oazzolo, mgrs.)—(Week of 27, "Tho Blindness of Virtue;" week of May 4, "The Yoko;" week of 11, "Mother." National (John P. Barrett, mgr.)—Week of 27, "A Romance of tho Underworld;" week of May 4, "Mother;" week of May 11, "The Yoke. Victoria (Alfred H. Spink, mgr.)—Week of 27, "Uncle Tom's Cabin;" week of May 4, "A Romance of the Underworld;" week of May 11, "The Third Degree." Majestic (Lyman.B. Glover, mgr.)—Tho headllner this week is Albert Relss, a tenor buffo, who has been for thirteen years ona of tho mainstays of the leading grand opera company of New York City. Ho sings a number of the folk songs of Germany, France, Spain and other countries. Others on tbo bill are: Rty Cox, comedienne; Cathe- rine Countiss, In a sketch, "Tbe Birthday Present;" the Cbadwlck Trio, In a sketch, "For Sale, Wiggins' Farm;" Kennedy and Roonoy, In "Tho Happy Medium," and Louis Stone, dancer. Palace Music iHall (Mort H. Singer, mgr.)—Ralph C. Hon, well known to this public, and iMInnle Dupreo, a former star of tho legltlmato stage, shares the headline hon- ors this week. Hers gives a monologue; Miss Dupreo will act Alfred Sutro's playlet, "The Man In Front." Others on-the bill are: Lit- tle Billy, a Lilliputian; Paul Morton and Naomi Glass, Paul Conchas, Jcre Grady ind Franklc Carpenter, Olive Briscoe, and Carl and Lotty. Great NonTHURN HirromioME (F, C. F.bcrts, mgr.)—Tho Great Raymond, tbe mnglclan Is held for another week at this bouse, where ho Is tbe principal attraction, and where ho draws great crowds. Among tbe others on tho bill are: The Iloyal Nsmbn Jans, Wlllard's Temple of Music, and Ansonla Trio of Roman Gladiators, and the Lillian Sisters. Warrinoton (Joseph Gattes, mgr.)—Grace Ilnywurd Stock Co. Academy. (T. J. Carmody, mgr.)—Vaude- ville. Apollo (R, L. Jacoby, mgr.)—Vaudeville. Casino (M. B. Schleslnger, mgr.)—Vaude- ville. Cottaob Qrovb Empress (W. H. Rnynor, mgr.)—Vaudeville. Indiana (Ben Levee, mgr.)—Vaudovllle. Julian (J. D, Conderman, mgr.)—Vaude- ville. Kbdjhb (Wm. B. Malcolm, mgr.)—Vaude- ville. Lincoln (Wm. V. Newklrk, mgr.)—Vaude- ville. Lindbn (C. S. Hatch, mgr.)—Vaudeville. Plaza (Sldmund Rennce, mgr.)—Vaude- ville. Willabd (J. O. Burch, mgr.)—Vaudeville. Wilson (M. Llcnltl, mgr.)—Vaudeville. » PAI^OHAT. . Emma Carus Is top line at tho Wilson this week—lucky Wilson. J. C. Matthews will continue booking Electric Park, Kansas City, this season. Moi'rnkd by thousands. Cliff Gordon was buried in New York, Saturday, April 20. Hhlhn Jessie Moorb, late of "Madame Sherry," Is preparing an act for vaudeville. "I Know That yob Still Love Mb" Is a new ballad lilt now featured by Arthur Dcane, Leo and Lamert and J. B. Riley. "Grntlhman Jim" Corbktt will topllne an attractive bill at tho new Halsted Street Km press. .Bhllb Oliver is a vaudeville success, and Is considering the Pontages Circuit. Dick Wheeler and Clsonb Prabl Fell, winners In International championship dan- cing contest in New York. With a batch of new songs, Ted Snyder has started a rapid pace around town for other publishers. Gut Morvillh's booking offices opened Monday, April 28. Everybody is "wlth''Guy. Despite tho approaching warm weather, Otto Glscl, at tho Franklin, is offering spec- tacular bills and novelties, Soi'iiiH TticKKit will play the Kedzlo, May 12 with now songs. Mike Lyman just returned from the Coast, and Is now at Llpmnn's Old Stylo Inn. Jones, Linick & Schaever Agency opens for business Thursday, 2. Gkoiiuu Hylano Is in his fourteenth, week at the Boston, Jack Kino Quartette opens Monday, 28, Minneapolis. Milwaukee to follow. Booked till September on Kcefc time. "Mei.inda's Wkhoino Day" is tho Mt of "Running for Congress," tabloid. iLanqlby Hippodrome la "turning thorn away." Apollo business proved big last week despite Sophie Tucker's disappearance. ■ ■Aaron Jones was In New York' tho last part of last week, and when this Is written mysterious advices speak of a deal completed which will be a sensation. There Is nothing too big for tho "little giant" of vaudeville to tackle, and failure is a word unknown to him. C. II. Mllos was In Chicago Inst week and dined with Mr. Jones, Frank Talbot, of St. Louis, was here also, and he and Jones and Frank Q. Doyle broke broad together. Mr. Jones and Alfred Hamburger also dined re i together at Rector's, the meeting being ar- ranged by Tom Burke. That there Is "some- thing doing" in all this wining and dining seems probable to those who expect vaude- ville sensations any day. Henricks and Johnson appeared at tbe Indiana Theatre tbe three days starting April 28, and much Interest was manifested in the engagement owing to their success re- cently at the Columbia, la St. Louis, where they replaced Ida O'Day. These players were formerly featured In "Madame Sherry." Cole. Russell and Davis. "The Bogus Nobles, who recently concluded the Harry Miller tour, opened for Charles E. Bodkins, at the New Theatre, at Fort Smith, Ark., April 28. Warren and Fhancib opened for the W. V. <M. A., at Alton. III., April 24, and are now playing the Tntelen time. Their pres- ent bookings keep them going until well In the Summer. Not a week has been lost this season In spite of the fact that bookings were not eagerly sought, as a full weeks rest would have been welcome. The Del roar Park Vaudeville Theatre, in St Louis. Mo., which Is managed by J. C. Jannopouio. will open' Sunday, June 1. High class vsudeviUe, with Ave acts, three times dally will make up the bills. Tho shows will be booked through the new Jones. Linick & Schaefer Vaudeville Agency. Mr. Janno- poulo booked bis vaudeville attractions 'aat season through the Frank Q. Doyle Agency. and Is one of those amusement places that follows Mr. Doyle to bis bigger field. J. B. Bsettsnidxii. of the Southsldo Thea- tre Co., has Durchaed tho Independence The- atre at Twelfth end Independence Boulevard, and took possession May 1. The house will be booked In tho future by the»N. Y. & W. Agency. The new Crawford Theatre, at Fortieth Avenue and Madison, on the West Side, Is expected to be ready for occupancy by Oct ir». Plans have been drawn, and accepted, and the building permit Issued, The bouse wilt play Hrppodrotno vaudeville, presenting better arass acts and first run motion pic- tures. The shows will be booked by Frank g. Doyle through the new Jones, Ltnlck- diaofor Vnudevlllo Agency. The house wit! have a seating capacity of over 1,800 on two floors, with a stage suitable for presenting tbe largest hippodrome and circus acts. BELiLE OLIVER A "FIND." Charles Berkell, of the American Theatre, at Davenport la., was In Chicago last week. At the suggestion of J. C. Matthews he added Belle Oliver to his bill for the lost week of the season. Miss. Oliver was brought Into public view at the Indiana, and her fnmo waa assured when J. C. Matthews booked her for the Pantages' Circuit. Miss Oliver is a coon shouter—a sort of toned- down Sophie Tucker, a mild, easy-going, though very capable singer. Berkell ends his season with next Sunday night's per- formance, and opens next week with Klne- macolor pictures, having the exclusive fran- chise for that city. * FRANKLIN THEATRE PASSES INTO PICTURES. The Franklin Theatre, which has played U. B. O. vaudeville this season, will shortly go into pictures. Manager Otto Gisel has been playing somo* feature Alms lately, and finds that they cause more talk among bis patrons than a $250 vaudeville act. He played pictures last Summer with remark- able, success, and turns to It again with great expectations. The class of vaudeville as he has offered the present season has brought his house into prominence, and the shows have been very good In most Instances. i THE 8IX AMERICAN RFUCTIB8 ON HODKIN TIME. "The Six American Beauties" finished the Inter-State time at Hnn Antonio, and C. L. Carroll has placed them on the Hodkln time, opening this week at the Majestic, at Shreve- port, La. This Is a musical act which has met with great favor everywhere. It toured tho Pantagos time, then played Association time, finally concluding with the Inter-State. Tbe securing of this attraction by Charles B. Hodkln is looked upon as a leather In his cap. « GOOD SHOWS AT VIOTOEIA, The Victoria Theatre Is booked by F. H. Bradstreet through the Western Vaudeville big business and giving the best of satis- faction. Raymond and Hess, formerly with Al. H. Woods' attractions, conclude the Hodkln* tour at the Hippodrome, In New Orleans, La., May 11. 11am id Kai.i.a Pasha was placed at tbe Academy recently, where his burlesque wrest- ling stunt found great favor. The College Theatre will be booked by Walter Downle from now on. That house has been getting occasional acts from Downle, but booking Independently, Downle is getting quite a number of Chicago houses, and the managers appear well pleased with his book- Elsie Hbndrick was injured while get- ting off a street car, and could not fulfill an engagement at the Liberty Theatre. Donita. Is at Pantages' Theatre, at San Francisco, this week, and will be heading East shortly. Her tour of the West has been a duplicate of former successes out that way. The Victoria Girls will come to the Cot- tage Grove Empress next week. Genevieve Victoria is Mrs. Ed. Marsh, wife of the agent in charge of tbe fair department of tbe T. B C * Mrs. Robert Fitzsimhons, In "A Bulgar- ian Romance/' will be seen at the Orpheum Theatre, at Fargo, N. Dak,, next week, and then loses a. week en route to the Pantages time. Thb Cora Xoungblood Corson Sextette will complete the Thlelen time shortly, and then opens for J. C. Matthews on the Pantages' tour. "The Girls from the Golden West" have met with big success on the Association time. DISCOVERED. To the great surprise of art their friends the marriage of Sam Rah! and Sadie Jacobs was discovered last week on tbe door of the Association. Mr. KanJ fcvwell known as an agent for the W. V. M. A.. While his new wife Is equally as familiar a figure to the habitues of the "floor." Mrs. Kahl has been connected with the association for tho past seven years, and Is the daughter of A. Ja- cobs, stage manager for the Majestic. She left her position last Saturday. CHANGE AT PALACE MUSIC HALL. W. W. Decker, who has been business manager for Mort H. Singer's musical com- edy, ^'The Heart Breakers," with George Dameret. has finished the season and has as- sumed the duties of press agent at the Pal- ace Music Hall. The position' was formerly occupied by Louis Macloon, who is now over Jn the Majestic Building. Tan Angel Musical Comedy Co.. which is booked for twenty-one weeks at the Bijou, Benton Harbor, Mkb„ is playing to capacity business. The stoc company includes: Ar- thur Angel, Ivy Evelyn, Prank De Voe, Jack Christy, Clare Wedge. Edna Hay. May Gas- kill, Claude Eterf. Trlxle Elert. Dolly Christie, Cleo De Voe, Evelyn Halt, Marie Miller and Jim Pegg. Sidney G. Guiiprbtz Is very busily en- gaged on a Year Book devoted to vaudevlllo In the West and South, which he will Issue from bis Chicago headquarters about the middle of May. Mr. Qampertz is preparing a very comprehensive summary of all branches of the amusement business, which will prove of Interest to the vaudeville and tabloid followers. The Sherman Stock Co. played "In the Bishop's Carriage" (tabloid) at the Grand, Elgin, III., last half of last week. open in first position, this fact did not de- tract a mite from the act. The boys are neatly clad, Indulge only in clean cemedy, and offer a capable as well as pleasing diver- sion of songs. They are using "To Have, To Hold, To Love" and "Mocking Bird Rag." What was our surprise to find Mr. and Mrs. Jlmmle Barry in spot two, presenting tbelr riot of mild comedy, entitled "The Rube." It Jlmmle cannot make yon laugh there is no chance in the world, and Mrs. Barry Is simply great In playing opposite to htm. In fact, Jlmmle is a peer In the Une of "rube" comedy, and his make-up Is equally as effective. The duo made second position stand out as prominently as could be ex- pected, considering that the majority of the audience was there to see Bernhardt. * Felix and Caire, in their offering, "Then and There," bright, breezy and bcllcose all' tbe way through, made a decided Impression with their ability, and although they offered nothing new to the majority of us, still thelr's Is an act to be highly commended. Miss Caire gives a famous imitation of Bill lo Burke, in 7 The 'Mind-thc-Palnt Girl," as well as a clever rendition of Irene Frank- lin's song "Redhead." Her partner, Seymour Felix, Is also a youthful "star," when it comes to giving Impersonations of such stage celebrities as Fred) Stone, In, "The Old Town," and one of America's twenty great-1 est men, George M. Cohan. j Now for Nonette. Nonette, useless to say, is the violinist who sings, and who proved herself to be tbe capable entertainer that she Is advertised'to be, to all those who have not been fortunate to already have that as- surance. Nonette*makes a pretty picture la her Roumanian Gypsy costume, and her per- sonality la hound to win the audience to her from the beginning. Her playing Is vi- vacious, full of "ginger" at times, and then again she lapses Into moans mournfully beau- tiful, but always spelliblndlng to those whs are patrons of the violin. She made a de- cided hit at last night's performance. Arris a musical Interlude by Charles M. Fisher and the Majestic Orchestra, which was greatly "French'' savored, the audience were given the treat for which they bad been patiently awaiting, Madame Bernhardt. Tbe star presented "La Tosca" in a vividly fas- cinating way to tbe spellbound audience, and upon closing was forced to respond to five or six bows. It is bard to realize tbaf this Is positively the last appearance here ef so ?;reat an actress as Madame Bernhardt, and et us hope that once more her plans will be changed so as to bring her back again. After clearing the stage tor action, Sascba Platov and Vlasta Noratna (we don't know which Is which) amused with tbelr sensa- tional society and whirlwind dancing, offer- ing for their program: Sascba Glide Walts, VAUDEVILLE IN CHICAGO. CUFF G0RD0N # P0PULAR ACTOR, FOUND DEAD-BERNHARDT APPEARS m FINAL ENGAGE- MENT-SUPERIOR BILLS AT PALACE AND MAJESTIC- GREAT RAYMOND FEATURED AT THE GREAT NORTHERN Managers' Association, and Is presenting irrPDD1M>f*iKirC some fine money making shows. A visit to Ilu rUl/JAVi'JX* that house on Thursday of last week found big business (said to bo the rule) and a strong show. Clark Adler opened the bill with an act easily speedy enough for big time. Dorothy Barle followed, doing nicely. The Kawuna Japs closed tho bill with a suc- cess that Is described in vaudovllle as a "riot." * TOM MURRAY IN CHICAGO. Tom Murray was back In Chlcolo last week, up from Texas, where his clever chil- dren are a big hit for the Inter-State Cir- cuit. The children received a very fine notice In Dallas. The house manager told Mr. Murray It was ono of the best notices over given an act that was not headlined. Tho children were originally placed second on the bin, but were moved to third. J. C. MATTHEWS ACQUIRES PANTAGES' HOUSE. Tho now Pantages Theatre, In Edmonton, Can., will open May 12, and J. C. Matthews has been busy lately arranging a bill which suits his fancy. Tho opening point of the regular circuit will hereafter be Edmonton. Rowland * Cliftobd sent a stock com- pany to the Academy at Washington, D. C, nnd advices report a successful opening. Rose Cameron, late of "The Rosary," Ib with the company. Minnih Palmer and Noruan Fribdbn- wald's "Running for Congress" appeared at tho Lincoln Tbeatre the last half of last week, and the fun-making tendency of tbe attraction won universal praise, Norman Kuirdenwald Is organising an- other tabloid in spite of tbe cry that the Sold Is overcrowded, Chicago vaudevlllo gossips thought of Senator Francis Murphy as soon as death removed Cliff Gordon, His friends thought he ought to go Bast. Walter F. Keefo re- ceived a telegram from Murphy on Thurs- day of last week, which read: "Can you offer Pittsburgh, May 12, or anything towards New York?" Evidently Murphy in- tends to Invado the East. The Scovlllea reached Chicago last week from Kansas, and will zo with the Buffalo Bill Show tbe coming Summer. Lamb and Lamb will conclude tho Hod- kins tour at tho Hippodrome, In New Or- leans, next week, Gxoror M. Fenrkro) 1b now managing the Aibnmbra Hippodrome, and has made that house a success with vaudovllle. He bad a splendid show tho "last half of last week, with the Five Melody Boys as his big fea- ture. He stated that this act was drawing (Special to The New York Clipper.) Satordat, April 20, 11)18. CLinr Gordon, well known and popular vaudeville actor and head of the Gordon & North Producing Co., was found dead In his room, at the Hotel Sherman, Monday even* lag, April 21, by Fred. Gloyd, a bell boy. Mr. Gordon was thirty-eight years old, and dur- ing bis career on the stage had established an enviable reputation of being one of tbe best liked actors on the American stage. Ho was seen here not long ago, as a headllner, at the Palace Music Hall, and was slated to appear this week, as the "German Senator," at tho Mhjestlc. Ho left the theatre on Monday afternoon* feeling very ill, and re- tired to his room in tho Sherman House, leaving a call for eight o'clock, so as to ap- pear at the night performance. Hlu death, according to Dr. A. II. Waterman, was caused by heart failure, superinduced by on over- dose of asperlD. Mr. Gordon resided at 73 West One Hundred and Sixteenth Street, New York City. MAJESTIC. ■Mmb. Sarah Bbrnhabdt played her fare- well engagement this week at the Majestic, where she opened last Monday evening, In "La Tosco." Obviously the "Divine Snob" has lost none of her youthful appearance In the arduous Western tour, which she has Just completed, this being nor return engagement in Chcago. Tho world's moBt famous artist seems entirely satisfied -with her recent lour, and to use tbo words of her manager, Edward J. Sullivan, "it was a great success," Tho attendance all along too road practically leached the expectations. She again filled tho Majestic to capacity, although the pro* < gram accompanying her was not one to be "spoofed" by any means. Despite tho loss of Cliff Gordon, who was a headllner himself, tho peevishness of Felix and Caire shout their position on the bill, and the general disarrangement of the whole program, Manager Glover concocted a show at the Monroe Street Playhouse which reached a long way toward the acme of su- periority and perfection In vaudeville. In other words, the hill for the week of April 21 was eanBtdcrablo entertsllnment. Scintil- lating music, pretty girls and a bunch of taughs all acted upon Sarah Bernhardt, In "La Tosca," as desert of the choicest kind after a heavy, substantial meal. Tub Victoria Four, although not Pro- grammed to appear, opened tbe show with a "tip" that lasted throughout the entire per- formance. This quartet are by no means strangers to patrons of vaudeville, and even though we Ate not used, to seeing the boys .■I !i.v; •I 1 Cl mospberc back to its normal state after the heavy drama given In "La Tosca." Closing the show and occupying the space previously allotted to Cliff Gordon was Mc- Mahon, Diamond and demence, an act bor- rowed from 'the Palace Music Hall bill by Manager Glover to nil In tho emergency. Undoubtedly It takes a great deal of talent to successfully fill a space of such a comedian as CHff Gordon was. but at tho same time we congratulate McMahon Diamond and dem- ence upon their satisfactory efforts. They ore a clever trio, end very talented exponents of the terpeicnorean art They closed the show, leaving a good taste In tho mouths of all. PALACB MUSIC HALL. A WELL-BALANCED bill of novelties, set Off by a few moments of Intense drama, thanks to iHedwig Relcber, constituted the program wblch Manager Singer offered at the Palace Music Hall for the week of April 21. Hedwio Rbichxb, who appeared In seventh placo on the bill, offers a bit of exceptionally line acting in the skit by David Prlnskl, en- titled "The Conquest." Soft music, subdued lighting and proper settings, together with the ability of tho star, enabled her to tell a simple story In a wonderfully effective way. The theme, although nothing new. is very well put and deals with tbe prickings of a wife's conscience, who, being In love with another, still realizes her duty to her hus- band. She Is ably assisted by Fronklyn Ritchie, in the part of the ardent and later heartbroken lover. Mr. Glvan, in the role of the porter, conducts himself quite properly, although his work ia very light. All in all, the skit is ideal of Its klnd'and Is handled In a masterly fashion by Miss Retcher. Followino the overture the program start- ed with the talking moving pictures, offer- ing "The Tenderfoot's Temperance Pledge" and "The Singing Society." Both pleased, especially the latter, which Introduced a number of old German ballads by the Edison Quartette. McMahon, Diamond and Clemexcb, open- ing the show proper, went decidedly big la their singing, talking and dancing novelty, styled "The Scare Crow." The young lady of the trio who takes the part of the "Scare Crow," is certainly to be commended, for her work, besides being a riot of fun, Is a mar- velous exhibition of skillful dancing and hard work. The male portion of the act Is also a very clever dancer, and cannot help but command the admiration of the audience by his display of "ginger" and willingness to work. Tho numfter closed amidst a storm of The Sensational Ballad TAKE ME LUCK The ballad the real singeis are singing HAVE YOU A COPY}; . ORCHESTRATIONS ALL KEYS HARRY L. NEWMAN Mrtllr- [•utiltOlrf ■GllA.VIJ lll'KIlV IK1HK . cni< \ on i :.,1.v.aH .', i o Jiff