The New York Clipper (September 1913)

THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. September 6 : iL Deaths in the Profession. Fred C. Stein, an actor, who died Thurs- day morning, lug. 21, at Dr. Hodaon'a Hos- pital, In Downs, Kan., was born In Germany, Aug. 2, 1856. He came to this country, •with his mother, when but a child, and settled In Pennsylvania. He entered tho theatrical business at the age of eighteen and became prominent as an actor and director. He had many friends In and out of the pro- fession. He was married for the second time five years ago, and besides his widow, Is survived by a son, Frank B. Stein, and a daughter, Mrs, Harry P. Vlckery, of Dcs Moines, la., and his mother and brother, who Jive In Altoonn, Pa. He bad been sick for some time, and about thrco weeks pre- vious to bis death, consented to undergo an operation, but tho physicians dloznosed it a hopeless case of kidney trouble. Funeral ser- vices were held from tho residence of his brother-in-law. J, W. Dourer, in Downs, Kan., Aug. 22, the Rev. Wright officiating. Numer- ous beautiful floral pieces were received from friends. Burial was made In Downs Ceme- tery. Hla wife and son were with Mm to the end. William MeLnnfflilln, an opera singer, died Thursday, Aug. 21, in Bcllevue Hospital, New York, following an operation for dla- betel. Mr. McLaughlin created the role of I.oclilel when "Rob Roy" was flrst produced by the Whitney Opera Co. Ho possessed a wonderful bais voice, aud when that piece had Its premiere at the Herald Square Thea- tre, his rendering of the turnkey song won the prnlso of the New York critics. After hla success In this city Mr. McLaughlin went abroad to study music, and while In Paris, married Lenore Snyder, who sang firlmn donna roles In light opera. She died u I/ondon two years ago. McLaughlin then returned to tbls city and made hla heme with his mother-in-law, Mrs. Virginia Snyder, at 802 West Fifty-first Street. Ho was taken 111 there nine days previous to his death, and at the advice of his physicians was removed to Ilcllevue. Tho body was shipped to Bos- ton, at the request of Mr. McLaughlin's parents, for burial. 28. Hoy Selle^e Hwcn, an actor, aged 38 yenrs, died at the West Side Hoopltnl, Chicago. III., Aug. 27, after a five weeks Illness following an operation performed nn hla stomach. Mr. Ewen bad a wide experi- ence with various dramatic companies, but had been appearing tor the past few yea is in a dramatic playlet In vaudeville, with hla wife, Christine Prince Flwon. Mr. Hwon was a member of the Elks and Masonic lodges and bad a legion of friends in the theatrical profession. Services anil cremation were held at Oraccland, Aug. 20. Cliff. Cnbnnirli, who was treasurer of Smith's Theatre In Hamilton, Ohio for the past ten years, died at his home In that city, Aug. 22, of tuberculosis. Artlinr Cnrleton, an actor, who had Slaved In a number of Broadway successes. led of apoplexy, Tuesday morning. Aug. 20, at the home of his sister, Violet Carlcton Candcld, 2218 Eightieth Street Hensonhurst. L. I, At the time of hla death he was re- hearsing In "The Hold Up." He had been a member of one of the "Tho Traveling Sales- man" companies and also "Hanky Panky." His sister, a member of the vaudeville team of Canfleld and Carlcton. bis widow, known professionally as Hone Grace, and one son survive him. The funeral services were hJJ Aug. 2T, and the body wna shipped to Baltimore, for burial In the Carlcton family plot In that city. "Senator" McDonald, an old circus man, about fifty years of ago, who recently Joined tbe Yankee Robinson Shows, was over- come bv the beat at Osborne, Kan., Aug, in, and died Aug, 20. Mr. McDonald had traveled with the Bells-Kioto Shows, aud with Campbell Bros.' and Gollmar Bros.' Shows for yean. He was stricken about 4 o'clock In the afternoon, and died tbe fol- lowing morning. Efforts wore made to locale Ms relatives, but they were unsuccessful. Will Godfrey, of the Yankee Robinson Shows, took charge of the burial, which was mado In Osborne. Oarl W, Cook, well known as a the- atrical manager and stock actor, who was at the head of the Cook Stock Co. for aeveral years, died Aug. 20 at Albuquerque. N. Mex., aged thirty-eight years. Last Winter Mr. Cook suffered a breakdown on a trip West, but Improved with the change of climate, and was engaged by tho Frontier Film Oo. to appear in motion pictures. Burial wiu made In Bvansvllle, Ind., tho homo of his another. James M. Colrtlle, an actor, who mnde hla last stage appearance hero In " Every- womnn." died of heart failure. In his homo at Amityvllle, L. I. on Sunday. Aug. 24, aged fifty-four years. Mr. Colvllle hod played In the support of Clara Morris, and was wltb Fannie Davenport In "Joan of Arc" at tho time of her death. He also nlaycd with Mrs. Flake, Otis Skinner, Alexander Snlvlnl and other stars. nose Naynon, well known all over the world with her troupe of trained cockatoos, died Aug. 35, of cancer, after a nine months' Illness at her borne, 188 Nineteenth Street. Brooklyn, N. Y. Funeral services worn hold Tuesday evening, 26, and the body will lie cremated at Fresh Pond Cemetery. L. I., Aug. 27. She Is survived by her husband, Clyde Phillips. Lawrence Hen. an sctor, died on Satur- day, Aug. 28, at Miss Alston's Sanitarium, 26 Bast Sixty-first Street, New York. His most recent engagement* were with "The Spring Maid" and "The Quaker Girl" pro- ductions, Stephen Adams (Michael Maybrlck). who wrote "The Holy City," "Nancy Lee" and other popular songs, died In Buxton, England, Aug. 26, aged sixty-eight years. He was three times mayor of Ilyde, bis homo city, in tbe Isle of Wight Victor Bracht, aged sixty-three years, who was tbe owner of a chain of motion pic- ture and amusement places, died at his home, 147 McDougal Street, Brooklyn, N. Y,, Aug. 20. William O. DeWltt, of the team of Itllllo and Tlllle DeWltt, died from tubercu- losis Aug. 26, at his residence In Clncln- natl, P., aged forty-one years. OUT OF TOWH NEWS CINOIXNATI. Labor Day sees the finish of the musical sea- son at the Zoo, although the gates of that resort are open every dsy of the year. Ooney Island nuts a period to a very successful season on tbe day that labor celebrates. While Chester Park lias virtually wound up the vaudeville Idea the first fortnight of September will be devoted to an Autumn carnival—a follow up of in Idea which proved popular a year ago. The election of a Queen of the Carnival and the crowning of the choice la one of the Interesting nfterthe-season inversions. Ludlow Lagoon la to remain open later than any of the other outdoor amusement •pots, for the plan Is to continue the motordrome tares up to and Including Oct. 22. and It la possible a week may be added to that. Mean- while the doors of the theatres are opening. Mo- tion pictures are deserting the combination homes, and the Thespians i.rc coming hack Into their own. (Iiianii OPEBA House (John II. Havlln, mgr.)— The Summer season of the films ended Labor Day and after a week of renovation tbe regular rea- son opens Sept. 7. when the Anderson Oaloty Co., piloted by J. J. Rosenthal will present "Tbe Candy Chop." l.iiiio (Hubert Ilcuck, mgr.)—Lyman Howo's Travel Festival entered upon tbe tblrd weeks' engagement Aug. 81, and continues until Sent. 14, when "Tbe Tlk-Tok Man of Os" will start the theatrical ball to rolling. B. F. Kami's (John F. Royal, mgr.)—*.fter a week of cruahes, by crowds that marveled at the plctu-e triumph, "Quo VadlsT'' tbe resl vaufle- vllle season began In earnest Aug. 81. The open- ing bill Includes Marie Dressier, Una Clayton and company In the playlet "And A Little Child Shall Lead Them," Avon Comedy Four, Vlollnsky. Rafayette, Nevlna and Erwod In "Tbe Coal Men and the Maid," Tbe Peers snd Three Jordnu Qlrls, motion pictures. Durness (George P. Fish, mgr.)—Tbe Bulll- vau Oonsldlno season of vaudeville started here Aug. 81 when these nr tints appeared: Joe Max- well's Players, In "Dlnkelaplel's Christmas;" the Three Emorsons, In "Fun In s Swimming Pool;" Hallo Brothers, Curtis Sisters, Martini nii.l Maxlmllllan, and Louis Mayo. Kmpresscope views. Walnut Stiieet (\V. F. Jackson, mgr.)— "Where the Trail Divides" is coming Aug. 81. Last week the season began under splendid au- spices with the Llebler success, "The Man from Home." Walter Marshall waa especially One In the role of Daniel Vorhees Pike, and he was surrounded by a capable company, Including Jane Hampton, Lottn Emmons. Anna Pomeroy, Roy O Brlant and Richardson Ootton. "Freckles" fol lows Sept, 7. I Oarnra (J. Hermnn Thurman, mgr.)—The play to be offered by tbe New Orpbeum Players at tbe opening of the hilltop season Sept. 14, bus not been chosen, bat It will be selected from one of the Belasco successes: "Tbe Lily," "The Concert" or "The Woman." Clement Barnhorn, tbe sculptor at.Cincinnati Art Academy, has been chosen as art counselor of the new regime. Hxuck's Orxai Houbbj (Qlen E. Block, mgr.) —Waller McOullough snd company will bead the new bill Aug. 81. Others: Jeanette Dupree, Wahlund and Trlka Trio, Maleta and Boncom, J. Albert Hall and company, and tbe Grant Myro- iibone. The final bill last week was provided by: Knltsger, Marlntettl and Lewis, tho Oliver and Armando Troupe, Mylle and Orth. Almoslnnl and Jones, Flo Adler and Boyd, La Torgere, and motion pictures. Standasd (Harry Hart, mgr.) — Belles of Beauty Bow are coming Ang. 81, the second attrac- tion of the Columbia season. The opening bill last week was provided by Joe Hnrtlg's Ginger Girls, Ed. Leo Wrothe was the bright luminary of wit In the burlesque, appearing In his famed char- acter of Hlgglns, the Janitor. Henry Nelson scored heavily as Bchmals. There were many Individual successes made, and Jean Le Beau, Fay St. Claire, the Alpine Quartette, Owen Mar- tin and Luclla Temple each harvested full shares of applause. The girls were comely and full of ginger, all right. Sen Welch and his Burlesquerj Sept. T. Olympic (McMahon A Jackson, mgrs.)—Girls of tbe Follies come Ang. 31 to begin the tblrd offering of tbe Progressive burlesque season. Blanche Ealrd, the Tailor-Made Girl, and her Stars of Rtogelond, were the cards last week. The show Is full of snap and life, and Is well dressed. Eddie Dale was a successful promoter of Teutonic fun. "Regatta Dsy" and "A Day In the Cuskllls" served to present "tbe stars ' to advantage. Vita Lockarrt, Anna Kelly, Joe Kelly, Al. Llpmnn, Helen Dunn and Harry Pe- terson were deservedly pleased at the receptions they received. The chorus Is good. Fay Foster's Hurlcsuucra come Sept. 7. Zoo (W. P. Whltlock, mgr.)—John O. Web- er's Prise Bsnd returned Aug. 81, for a series of four concerts, closing the musical season on Labor Day. Ohannlng Elcry's Baud concluded the second week of their return engagement 80, snd stsrted for the Knoxrlllc Exposition to re- main for two months. Chshteb I'auic (I. M. Martin, mgr,)—Lnlior Day, Sept. I, will witness tbe Inaugural of the Second Fall Carnival. Tbe vaudeville bill of tbe week was continued over Aug, 81. A swimming and diving carnival is scheduled for Sept. 8. German Day on tbe 81, will be filled with In- cident. Cottar Island (J. B. Glrard, mgr.)—-The Island Queen and Princess made the last trip of the season of '18 on Labor Day. Tbe lm>t vaudeville bill was provided by Davis and Stod- dard, Charles de Canno and hts trick dog "Cora," Oaptnln Powers, Morris Jones and Foster. While a Co., In "My Mountain Friend." A dancing and cake walk content and Mardl flas . festival are two fixtures for the final week. LciiLow LtaooN (John J. Weaver, mgr.)—The Siiecn City Aero Club wll be In evidence Labor ay wlta a balloon ascension. Tbe motordrome races arc to continue at the big saucer all through September and October. . bepteudkb newslsts. Oabl Hudwit Hkuok ran over to Indianapolis to attend the opening of the old Empire, now tbe New Columbia, . What's In a name! Motion picture machines; are varolusly labeled In Cincinnati, wblcb claims the Rmpretccope, Ketthscope, snd now the Heock-I •cope- t lil I attar Millkb Baoramis' Ranch 101 Is coming to tbe Norwood Show Grounds Sept. 12. 1. J. Rosenthal, former Cincinnati newspaper man. Is receiving lots of good advance staff about "Tbe Candy Shop." MoSNiNa matinees were given at B. F, Keith's to accommodate tbe overflow desirous of seeing "Quo Vadls?" Anna Bells Ward, a pretty little girl with s Mrd-llke voice, has been singing at Norwood's Plats, GronoK Wellington ENOxHuurrit and Bryant's Minstrels bas been circulating among old Cin- cinnati friends. Gaaca and Monti Wilis, and Kennedy and Mac are cards booked for the Chester Oamlval, "TwBxrni Nioht" was given at tbe Woodland Theatre, Zoological Garden, by tbe Schuster Play- ers, for the visiting druggists. John C. Birni who had the eafa st People's Theatre for nearly a quarter of a century, bas opened s cafe In tbe Olympic, In tbe room wblcb once reived George F. Fish Jr. for a private office during the days of the Forepaugb Stock- Company. Tub old People's cafe bas been re-modeled, and will re-open as a temperance billiard and pool room. Lxoal echoes of the July tragedy at the Motor- drome at Lndlow Lagoon continue to be beard. Five damage suits for 121,300 have been filed by victims of tbe accident, wblcb cost ten lives, and reunited In much personal Injury. Barry Gould goes to Qeorgetown, Ky., for the season. Louis SrilWEBBL Is with the Bohemians In the Red Woods of California. He bas spent the Summer on tbe Pacific Const Elba Webbs Is atsge directress of tbe Dra- matic Clab, which preaented "Who Is Who!" during tbe past week. Bbbtha Uaub bas returned from Paris, where she received tbe pianist Marclan Tbalberg, who becomes a member of Cincinnati's big musical colony. Tur Orpheus Club In preparing for the concert season, nnder the direction of E. W. Glover. Christine Miller will be one of tbe new soloists. Johki'H Sciienkh Is to sing In Boston In tbe Handel and Haydn Society's presentations of •'Samson snd Delilah." J. Herman Thurman announces tbe formal open- ing of the musical season, at Music Ball, Oct. 0. v.hen Melba and Kubllk appear to a Joint recital. Edna Mannhelmer la In New York securing new plays for the Modern Drams Club at tbe Cincin- nati Woman's Club, which Is directed by Jennie Mannhelmer. TuitnB will be a Midway at the Autumn Carni- val at Cheater Park. Furri girls are being schooled for the new Chester ballets. Hbuck's Opera House Is aa bright Is at waa In the old days wben It was tbe gold mine of amusements "Over the Ithlne." Peoplb'm Theatre 1b Inspiring by Its success as a motion picture house. Hamilton, O.—Grand (John E. McCarthy, mgr.) season opened Aug. 81, with' tbe follow- ing bill to continue Kept. 1 and week: Mr. and Mrs. Harry Thome, In "An Uptown Flat" aad "Christmas Capers," a glrly musical comedietta, and the motion pictures. lluiiu (A. Hammerle, mgr.)—Bill 1 and week: Joe Measel. Stella Olnrk, Lillian De Terx, Oaa Walton, William Harvey, Artie Armstrong, Jas. Flynn and motion pictures. Jewel, Eagle, Stab and Rotal, motion pic- tures. Notes.— Sells-Floto ond Miller Bros. A Arling- ton's 101 Ranch Wild West are both booked to play Hamilton, 18 Manager Smith, of Smith's Theatre,, has appointed Eddie Helm car- writer It's Easily Carried Here's the ideal typewriter for theatrical people. Blips In traveling bag or trunk like a book, yob does earno work as high priced machine. "Satisfaction Guaranteed Sold on Approval Low priced becauso amutnily slia- 61a rawer parts. Very durable. , ' ioneybaokunlssssatleflcd. 1.1 vo agents wanted. Write today. CW< Bennstt Typewriter Company S66 Broadway. New York Scenes from Sellfi's Two-reel Font tin- Itelenae of Scpf. IS, "TUB FIFTH STRING." WRITTEN BY TUB FAMOUS "MARCH KINO," JOHN PHILIP SODSA. pentcr, and Tommy McQroevy, "props.," for this season. Mr. Helm waa formery with "The Time, the Place and tbe Girl," and "Three Twins" (Western) companies. Colnmbns, O. — Hartman (Lee M. Boda, mgr.) week of 8ept. 1, "The Candy Shop." Southern (J. F. Luft, mgr.)—Week of 1, "Baby Mine." Keith's (W. W. Prosser, mgr.)—Week of 1: Mme. Kallcb. Byron and Langdon. Stepp. Good- rich and King, James Cullen, Hall and Krsncls, Dyer and Alvln, Belblnl snd Orovlnl, and pic- tures. I Olbntanot Park (W. J. Dusenbury, mgr.)— Week 1, "The Mummy and the Hamming Bird." Manvflelil, O.—Casino Park Theatre (11. K. Endly. mgr.) Hall's Stock Oo. week of Sept. 1, after which the park will close tor tbe season. Indianapolis, Ind.—At the Murat (W. B. Mick, mgr.) "Tbe Tlk-Tok Man of Ol" week of Sept 8. Lyceum (Anderson ft Zleglrr, mgrs.)—"Kind- ling" 1-3, "A Butterfly on tbe Wheel" 4-0. BNor.tait'r (Blngbam, Grose ft Cohen, mgrs.)— Vaudeville end pictures week of 1: "The Count of Luxembourg" week of 8 OoLUMiiiA (T. M. Mlddletcn. mgr.)—Harry Hastings' Show week of 1. Ginger Olrls week of 8. Majxbtio (W. F. Sullivan, mgr.) — Blanch Bslrd's Big Show week of 1. Keith's (Ned S. Hastings, 'rurr.)—The regular season opens week of 1, ■ The bouse waa closed week of Aug. 3d. for renovation and rc-decorntlon. The bill: Bert Wheeler and company. Three Hea- ders, Three Hlckey Bros., Sherman, Van and Hy- man, Helen Page and company, Fred Duprei, Herbert and Goldsmith, Fulgora, Eva Taylor and company, and Qormley and Caffrcy. Ltbio (Olson ft Barton, mgrs.)—Vaudsvllle and pictures week of 1. Indiana Statb Faib week of 8. John C. Web- er's Band will be a special feature. Torre, Haute, Intl.—Grand (S. W. Oarru- thcrs, mgr.) Wm. Hodge opened tbls theatre Aug. 80, In "Tbe Road to Happiness." Varieties (Boss Csrver, mgr.)—BUI 21-27 In- cuded: Boss and Sherman, Peter F. Baker, Kcougli and Nelson, Qulgloy Bros., and Bwaln'B Cockatoos. Bill 28-81: Montrose and Jackson, Boxy La Rocca, Pierre Pelletler and company, Bice aud Cady, and Ishlkawa Bros. You nd's Aibpome (Sam Young, mgr.)—Aubrey Stock Oo. begnn Its third week, to good business. Sept. 1. . I. ' •!« Lois (E. B. Sheets, mgr.)—Taudevlllo and pic- tures. Savot. Colonial, Fountain. Elk, Prinobsb, cnebobnt, american, mooub, dotal, imt, park, Onriiunu and Tbbatoiuum, pictures only. llrnzll, Ind.—Sourwlnc, vaudeville end pic- tures. Colonial, Aro and Pbinobsb, moving pictures. Nom—Eagles' Carnival will be held here week of Sent. IB. The Liberty Oarnlvl Oo. have been signed as a feature. Clinton, In.—Clinton (0. B. Dixon, mgr.) K. ft E. attractions. "Stop Thlet" Sent. 2. "The Shepherd of the'HIUs" 4, W. B. Pntton, In. "Laay Bill," 0. Fahilt (II. A. Sod Inn, mgr.)—BUI week of Aug. at: The Three Nevoras, Lock and Wolf. W. J, Dyer and company, In "The Big Noise;" Alfred Holt. Orelghton Bros., Jack Morrlney and company, Oarl Randall, Cliff Dean and company, Boledlna Bros., Karml and company, and pictures. Auvse-v, Uotal, Ltbio ond Colonial, pic- tures. Norm.—-Manager 0. B. Dixon opened the sea- son of tbe Clinton Sept. 2, with "Stop Tbtet ' with nn exceptionally strong line of attractions booked to follow. J. B. Stewart la bsck at'the "old stand" as treasurer. The same efficient stage eiew has been retained from last season. • The Family Theatre, re-modeled and re- decorated, and under the management of H. A. Eodlna, will be a split week house, and will run Ave acts, changed Sunduy and Thursday. Man- ager Sodlna bos Just secured an option on sn Ideal piece of property, and It looks like Clinton will have a big time vaudeville theatre In 1014, Decatur, III.—Powers' Grand (T. P. Bonan, Bigr.) "Tbe County Sheriff" Aug. 80. "Llfe'B Shop Window" Sept. 1. Empress (A. Slgfrled. mgr.) — Vaudeville and pictures. Tiie) nagenbcck-Wallace Shows, Aug. 28, had the usual big crowds at both pextoroutnreB. Tbe dry griss In the grounds caught Are In the after- noon, and It was a hard fight for the employees to keep the fire away from the stables and tents. Naahvlllc, Tenn.—Orphenm (Geo. H. Hick- man, mgr.)—week of Aug. 25, "No Man's Land" played to One business. "Beverly of Graostark" rniNcrss (Harry Sndckum, mgr.)—Stock com- pany playing to bis; business. Oiustal. Eutb, Frrrn Avenue, Aluambra and Rex present moving pictures. FREE Sample Cold Cream THE M. STEIN COSMETIC CO. NEW YORK — Mention this Paper —