The New York Clipper (November 1913)

Copyright 1013, by the Frank Queen Publishing Company (Limited). Founded by FRANK QUEEN. 1853. NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 1, 1018. VOLUME LXI-No. 38. Prlos, 10 Cants. PROCTOR TO ENLARGE CIRCUIT. TO BUHD THEATRES IN FIVE CITIES. F. F. Proctor Is about to see tbe fruition of bis ambition to control a formidable vaudeville circuit With theatres In New York, Albany, Newark and Elizabeth, bo has long been one of the leading factors In Eastern vaudeville, and he no^7 contemplates Increasing his Ijoldlngs. Pittsburgh, Washington. Cleveland, Detroit and Schenectady are the cities which will first claim his attention, and wben these are annexed to his circuit others will follow In quick succession. In this connection the name of Willi>m Morris is prominently mentioned, but jirt what his status will be report does not ei,i Neither can It be said what effect Jit Proctor's new move will have upen hla pres- ent U. B. O. affiliations. »» SUCCESS OF PICTURE. W. r. CODY (BUFFALO BILL) HISTORIC FILM CO. Pine Run-Ghost Dance War. (nov osa owm cosasiPONoajrr.) QUICK ENGAGEMENT. The Messrs. Aboro engaged, by telegrapj, MlssBelena. to sing the role of Madame But- terfly, at the Century Opera House. Oct 24. Ivy Scott has sung the role for four con- secutive performances, and In one Instance sang It twice In. a day. This Is considered very remarkable, In view of the exacting demands of the role of the Puccini opera, and also In view of the fact that according to criticisms heard In the foyer of the Opera House on Wednesday evening, Miss Scott sang the role better Eian at any of tbe previous performances. Her reception from the audience, which filled the house, was simply thunderous. Miss Bwell, who wbb to have been the al- ternate with Miss Scott, will not sing this week, as she l» under the doctor's care, but •will appear next week In "La Tosca." Miss Helena was to have made aer debut in "Lucia." 8he has sung for the Messrs. Aborn In their various opera companies throughout the country, and has also ap- peared, for faree years. In European capitals. In grand opera. fflorlfl ef gjwrt Ths QnnnviH Douttnc Oohpa*t closed its tenting Mason at Hudson. Intl., F-ept. 2T. Many of the company were old members, having been several seasons with Mr. Glnnlvan. Tbe bin top, poles and stakes were transported on a sixty horse power four-ton truck, tbe people in a twenty horse power Bnlck truck Mr. Qlnnivsji mil wife. In their Bale's, touring ear, and Will O. Fry au-l wife la their Maxwell roadster. The company comprised the following members: Frank H. Oln- r.lTin, owner and manoser: Grave Qlnnlvan. treas- urer j Will O. Fry, dlrectot; Dee Haines, stage manager; Hurley 8ni!rli, band leader; KIlnK Lemon, orchestra leader; Harley Werner, boss of ths big top; Won. Budde. leads; Msrgaret Bugan. leads, and Lenoto Fraseo. Queen Moselle, Haxel Rhlnehart. Bessie Seaiirlfcht. Dan McViy. Cbss. Leland, H. B. McHllllan, Earnest Rhlnehart and Tc-'dy Simons. The ccasoa was the roost prrs- rerooa in the history of the show, and the weather was Ideal through the Furomer. Most of the peo- ple have signed op for the next Summer. Thi Old BiuiBia is alwsya welcome on this trick. Frank B. KtTBIK, owner and builder of Pleasantvltle's first theatre, has refused a nice profit on his theatre the past week. Mr. Meyers, representing a New York Amusement Co., tried hard to close the deal, having heard of the big success of Hubln's Pleasantvllle. N. J., Theatre, under the management of Mr. Sugar. J. Bbbnabd BanvLYM, the traffic cop with the "Follies," at the Tremont, Boston, la keeping "tbe Common" In order. Business continues big with the show. Huxiian Wwnx writes us that Harry Wlllard, who formerly was a member of his company, Is In trooble being held at Wahoo, Neb., on a serious charge. He would like to have Mr. WU- lard's friends come to hla aid. They can address blm at Wahoo, Neb. Tub Y. 0. Axlbt AsaocUTa Plaids, bow playing an Indefinite engagement *t the Princess Theatre, In Savannah, (la., report tbit^slnce their opening alxteen weeks ago, business has been far above normal. The company Includes: Ruby Thorn. Marlon Tsft, Maud Folsom, George S. Roland, W. J. McCaffry, Harrr Warner, Will- iam Beach and Y. 0. Alley. They played ten weeks st tbe Saperba. at Atlanta, to good busi- ness, also two weeka In Dublin, Oa. Ben Cbanxr'b Isish Pipes Co., band and or- chestra, are playing to One business In Michigan. We carry ten people, the roster Includes: Russell Craner, Ben Craner, Mar McParlan, Mrs. Ben Craner, Nellie Whalen, Harry Kingsbury, Jennie Mary Kingsbury. Bennle Pierce, Billy Hart Boor. Prof. Karl Williams. The company will tour the Sooth and East. Mas. I. B. Wills, of the Wills Musical Com- edy Co., has engaged Frankle Maynard as mu- sical directress, and Phil. Qrayblll In advance. Nnu Bac.vs closed a fifteen months' engage- ment with the May A. Bell Marks Co., on Oct. 2B, through a misunderstanding. Rostxs of the Bob Tlomolo Show is: Bob Rome- lo, proprietor and manager: Mrs. Bob Romelo. treasurer; F. A. Young, stage manager; Roberta Rotnolo, Young and Clooson, Bertha Glnnt, Harry Secone, Myrtle Bomolo, and Pelrs Olouson. Kdoidu Wn.nxAN.v i« re-organlsing bis com- pany In Detroit, Mich., to go on tonr In the fol- lowing plays: "The Merchant of Venice." "Faust," Ibsen's "Ghosts." "David Oarrlck." "The Devil," and "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. nyde.■ E. II. Olbson writes: My wife and I closed our second season with tbe Kelly A Brrnnsn No. 1 Company, Sept. 1, at Owossa, Mich., and after enjoying a ten days' rest st our home hi Omaha. Neb., we Joined the Falrchllds' Stock Co., with whom wo are now In Texas. We are la our Attn week, and In spite of bad weather the company Is doing B. B. 0. business, and Indications point to a very successful Winter. Tho roster of the company Is: Al. 8. Evens, manager; Marlon March, Mr. and Mrs. Oenter, Mr. ond Mrs. Law- rence Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Oleson, Ed. Robinson, Mr. McClay, and a ten piece band, under direction of J. O. Johnson." Martin Bowans, of Bowers snd De Viae, la now In Ills tenth week wltb Jas. T. McAlpln's "Hsns Hanson" Co., playing the tramp part and managing the stage. For a specialty he Is fea- turing Tbeo. Morse's aoog. "Gee It's Tough to Be Broke," with success. He reports bnslncss good snd Tits Old Reliable a welcome visitor, weekly, out there la tbe wilds of North Dskots. J. Bbsmabd DiLLvif enjoyed Sonss's ilsnrt eon- cert at Boston, last week, accompanied hv a psrty of six from tbe Follies Co., goestu of John Graham. Managers Doc. Lotbrop, of tbe How- ard, and Comerford, of the Olympis. have alto given Mr. Dytlyn tbe most gallant of courtesies doTlng his slay In Boston, also George Cohan, at the Colonial, for whtcb conrtesles Mr. Djlljn Is mitt grateful. , Roma Moore, former bandmaster Wiedemann a Kit Oorson Bnlfalo Ranch, closed with that organisation recently, and is now Identliicd ss bandmaster wltb the No. S Murphy's Comedians Co., under the management of Bert Melville. ILLNESS IN THB FIELD CAMP. The family of AI. G. Field, upon their re- turn from Europe, were met at tho pier by Julius Wltmark and bis famtlv, who enter- tained tbem during their short stay in the city. Mr Field, who was to have met rbem and accompanied tbem to Columbus, 0., their home, was compelled to remain with his com- pany owing to the Illness of many members thereof. The cool nights experienced after the excessive heat of the first days of Sep- tember resulted in what seemed slight colds, later developing into an aggravated form of la ijrlppe and bronchial affections. As xitny as twenty-three of the company were lnea pacltated, or nearly bo, at one time. '1 it alngers suffered more than others. At tLJs time Mr. Field. Paul La Louie, Jack Rich- ards and Wm. Areal I are still on the alck list, all others having nearly recovered. Of course the performance suffered more or less, but business kept up to capacity. The family of Mr. Field are at their home. If Mr. Field Is not in condition to visit them coon they are expected to visit the cotrr>uny. Of the Clnes Stock Co. DRASTIC ACTION BY STATE AUTHORITIES. Tbe State authorities In Philadelphia lost week rounded up a number of proprietors and managers of vaudeville houses who had either neglected or refused to pay the State tax, which amounts to $500. The defend- ants bave all been held In ball, and If the tax la not paid there is a probability that (be authorities will close tbe bouses. JOHN TUEItK. To John Tuerk belongs tbe distinction of being the youngest theatrical manager In the country. Still under the voting age, be Lr-lds a responsible position with Wm. A. Hrcdy, the prominent producer, In whose employ be bas been since ne left school. At the present time be Is looking after the company at the nltrn-fashlonable Princess Theatre, the most artistic stock organisation In America. Mr. Tuerk la widely known among newspaper writers, and la a favorite wltb tbem. GEM. NELSON A. MILKS, COL. W. F. CODY, "Dear Coat." "HufTnlo BUI." At Pino Ridge—1801 and 1013. (Photo by Essnnay Film Co.) 'JAT.II- I'inh Itiimn, Oct. 20. "Onward und Upward" Is the motto of those who do and dare. Determination, courage, with the spirit of tbe Angel of Chance (If winner, a white winged cherub; If loser, a black winged vampire, a gambler) control largely the action of the propagandists of progression. These, aided by faith In merit of subject, value of remits, ex- cellence of execution backed by historic truth animating an endeavor to achieve success, hatches out the eagle of victory. This is true of the old Napoleon of the arena, Buffalo Bill, whose Elba since Denver was not a road to Waterloo and St. Helena, but a vacation ond a recreation with the Prince of Monaco on a delightful hunting trip. Also a re-dlrectlon of Charley Gates' footsteps to the hunter's paradise In tbe Yellowstone, with tbe rugged scenic temples of the Rockies lo com- mune wltb, and tbe last home of big game to teach the Joys of tbe chase, aa a by-product of time, while ornmnjnpg his grind reunion of veteran warriors, red and white, at Pine Ridge, as factors In reproducing history, preserving char- acters, recording post scenes and episodes of thrilling Interest through tbe medium of the mov- ing picture alms. All In two months of never-soy-dle action, which was no child's play, but more like tbe request of Ihe old darkey'for celestial assistance at the Charleston earthquake, ending with "Come Yo'scf for this am no child's plsy," and Indeed It bas not been. To secure a sympathetic and helping reply In quick time from Secretary Lane and Ihe Interior Department; the Commissioner of Indian Affairs; Secretary Garrison and Gen. Wood, of tbe War Department, and the Army Board; a response In person from hi* old commanders, Lieut. General Nelson A. Miles, Major Charles King, Ms). Oen, Jesse M. Lee, [trig. Gen. Frsnk Baldwin, Brig. Oen. Marlon Ma us; approval and endorsement from a boat of other distinguished army officers, under whom be scouted and fought; co-operation from veteran red warriors of note, who still linger on the scene; from survivors and partici- pants In the story; conjunction of one thousand Ave hundred Indians and fire hundred U. B. soldiers, the kindly nsslstsnce of that efficient Indian agent. Major John R. Brennan. tbe backing of Managers Tamroen and BonOls, and the Essanay producing corns, Is the finest tribute possible to the record, tbe standing and character of the last of tbe great scouts. Buffalo Bill Cody. And be and bis aides, producer Wharlon, photog- raphers Kaufman snd Lucier and staff, "Johnny" Baker, Oy. Compton, Trooper Finn, and Father Telle, are making good. Taking this last, and to him, least personally Important In personal action campaign, the man glorloua In tbe grandly eoloassal results to long fought for and prayed for as It brought ibont permanent Peace. From the days of the sixties, the Ghost Dance War In 18110 and 1891, thirty years have passed, and lo now—11)1,1—after twenty-three years, tho Eresent activities of tbe obi arena, fifty-four years avo been measured by Father Time, Wltb tbe Old Guard ii«»omblert here hs Is as- sisting to patch past fucts, accurately tinned, correctly costumed, dopltllng first, the ride of Ituftnk> Bill to Sitting Bull's camp on a lulaslcu for General Miles, Onl Cody having come from Straaburg-ontbe Ilblne, D.000 miles,, to persuade the old chief (hla once fie and then friend) lo give up tbe Messiah Oraac, and with bis braves "come In" Tbla picture sbows Ihe Interception of tbe scout by a counter command from Washing- ton. Tbe death of Sitting Bnlt In a fight with tbe the Indian police Boll Head style of warfare of the time, wltb the scenic backgrounds built and Sainted by nature, such as tbe Bad Lands, strong- old of the red raiders; the rolling prairies around tbe old land mark, Porcuplno Butte, and tho sil- very-winding Wolf Creek, White Cloy stream over and on and about where skirmishes, forays rind Battle of Wounded Knee occurred, to the valley of tbe Battle of Ihe Mission, where tho last shot was fired In Ihe Red Man's last stand; the long sought peace pow-wow between Major Oen Jemo M. Lee, Major John M. Burke, ss oommlssl.i-urs to tbe final grand council of chiefs sad wsrrUvs, creating an armistice preliminary to tbe flisl terms; completing conditions with Gen, Mites; tbe anrreuder; tho grand review and departure of Gen. Miles with the self-sncrlnelng chiefs, "Kick- ing Bear," "Short Bull," sod twenty-three braies snd hostages on the idlb of January to Fort Hherldan, which marked tbe conquering of and ending of centuries of racial strife on our conti- nent with tbe old scout. Cody. In st lbs finish. Ho can now look back to a series of events to lie recorded from boy trappor days, tho Pony Ram-ess In '50. the Civil War as one era, to June 0. iHitf). when. In the very Important battle In results to Nebraska, Kansas and Colorado, the fight at Sum- mit Springs, under Gen. 15. A. Oarri tho death of Chief "Tall Bull," with War Bonnet Orrek fight snd death of Yellow Hand In the 187d (lus- ter campaign Intervening, covering from 'OQ to now—a period of forty-four rears. Quite a period of action In one man's life for posterity to remember, hot now be has the satis- faction of knowing, ss does his present confreres, that they will not, like old Rip Van Winkle, "be so soon forgotten when we are gone," Tbe most Important to report Is that notwith- standing marches of from sixty to seventy miles, snd hours of msnonvers sud counter manonvrrs, tbe experts are delighted. Though the weather was frigid (especially on the horses), when the cameras worked. Old Sol shed his brightest rays ss an aid and abettor In the good work snd every expert here believes, st this stage uf ihe game, that tbe W. F. Cody, Buffalo Bill, Historic Film Company has secured splendid pictures, and can deliver the goods and pray the developers may prove It. so may- It be—Amen. Generals Miles, Baldwin snd Maua, with detach- ment of U. 8. cavalry ami five hundred Indiana, left Oct. 20, with Wharton and Johnny Baker, to fake scenes In Ihe Bad Lands. COMBINATION BILLS. W. S. Cleveland remarks that the enthusiasm with which vaudeville acts are received by the audiences In combination motion picture ami vaudeville theatres Is a big surprise to performers appearing for the first time In that kind of houses, afler having been accustomed to Ihe straight vaudeville theatre audiences. A well known big time net was recently hooked by W, 8. Cleveland over the Cleveland-Fidelity Circuit, and st their opening performance they were delighted st their reception, especially on account vf Ihe enthusiastic applause which started aa soon aa the rani bear- ing their name was exhibited. Their pride suf- fered a setback, however, when they were told that every vntidevllle act Ibat appeared In tbat theatre received the same treatment. The audi- ences In. the smslt time bouses sre composed ef a class of people who go to Ibe theatre to be amused and entertained Instead of with a desire to criticise, as Is too often the esse In tbe high priced vaudeville theatres. • I » RESTAURANTS WIN POINT. Magistrate levy. In Yorkfllle Court, decided that restaurants giving theatrical perform an oca where no fee Is charged for admission, do not ncsfl a city license as (hey iw given for the personal delectation and enjoyment of the guests. Alfred O. Midland, proprietor of a restauraot In Forty-second Btreet and Times Square, was sum- moned to court by Inspector Olllen, who charged him with giving a performance without a license. ♦ a » JOHN Ii. MANAGES THEATRIC. John L. Sullivan, the ex-puglllst, Is new owner and manager of the Empire Theatre. Brockton. Mass. At present pictures will be shown. Next season he will present vaude- ville. "TANGLED LIVES." II. H. I'rszeo announce!) that "Tanjleil Lives" has been selected as the title for liutlcr Davenport's new play, v,-hlch will bo presented for the first tlmo In Ihe Park The- atre next Thursday evening, Oct. 80. all other reports to tbe contrary no'.wltlistnmll tig. The piece has been In refiearsal for several weeks under tbe direction of Fred 0, Latham and the author, nnd the east will Include Mary Shaw, Beverly Bltgrcavcs, Coos'ielo nailer, Joseph Kllgour, Hen Johnson. Will Periling. Frank Fatten, Mlrzali Cbcsllr. Vir- ginia Kline. Perdltn Hudspeth, frank ltnms- dcll and others. a) it J. TV. JACOBS IS BACK. There Is much joy In tbe Huubsrt clfcei, for J. W. Jacobs la back at his desk. Mr, Jacobs Is general manager of tho rant the- atrical Interests controlled by the Bhurerts. More than s rear ago be was taken III and was compelled lo quit work and go Into retirement. At one time tho physicians in charge bad given him up, and It was tborgbt that he would die any minute. Hut he grew better and stronger and returned to .New York, lie I* busy acknowledging tho con- gratulations of bit army of friends. «»» 9. A C. IN PATEBSON. The Bmplre Theatre, In Peterson, N. X, la now playing 8. k C. vaudeville, after an un- successful attempt at stock, On tbe opening bill week of Oct. 13, Al. lien-man, the black face funster, waa a riot. Andrew Mack, the Irish singer, headed the bill for week of 20. 25 YEARS AGO. Under this beading we will publish each week Important and Interesting amusement events occurring In the corresponding week a quarter of a century ago. Oct. 30. 1888.—"Tllll," by V. Stahl, first acted In America, at the Star, New York. Oct. 20.—Fifth Avenue Opera House, Arkansas Oily, Kan., dedicated, Oct. 28.—''A New Tramp In Town," by Dsve McOord, originally acted at Ootlbold's Standard Theatre, Cincinnati, O, Oct. 21).—Ikirla' Museum, New York, opened, Oct. 21) Jacobs A lllekey'a New Kensington The- atre. Philadelphia, Pa., dedicated. Oct. 29.—Newport. II. I., lodge, B. P. 0. Elks, Instituted. Oct. i».—"True Bine." Umt acted in America at Miner's, Newark. N. J, Oct. 20.—Qllmora's "Twelre TenipIatlonB' 1 Co. left Memphis, Teiin., st B.20 i. v., by special train, and arrived In New Orleans, La., at S.IS r, u., the same day, Ihe fast- est time made bctwaen those two points tip to that time. Oct. 30.—"Ths Wife of Socrstes." by Justin Huntley McCarthy, originally acted at Daly's, New York. Oct, 31.— Threndglll's Opera House, Taylor, Tex,, dedicated. Oct. 81.—Mike (loldamlth's Carbonate Hall, Lead- w 11 lo. Cat,, permanently cloned. Oct. .11—Main Street Theatre Wichita, Kan., rnnde Into a commercial building, I'l'HINO TIIS WSWK. "ONI or Tire riNSST" was playing In Louis- illle, Kr. I'm JIM whs at Ibe ICilen Muse*, Indianapolis. 0. O. l'lHM.irs' "U. T. 0." Co. wont Into Win- ter quarters at Mecca, <>. Ms. ini) Mas, II. 0, .Mtwsa silled for Kuropo. Hsnnt I/icr and Jomti'fi ARTiivn returned from Europe. Maiit ANnsusoN arrived from Kirrona to open ber tour under direction of Abbey, Hcliwlfel A flrau. Wsi.ii-n L. Main closed hla sen son. Jon Matiu Issued Hie Home Book of tbe D. A 11. Hliow. Ww. Dticnoii-. cmimlrlnii director Willi the Tl. A I). Show, was presented with a locker by Iho show folks. J. F. Mitoiikm,, song writer, was sent lo St, Vincent's Hospital by the Actors' Fund. HonsB tiAi'inn was going on at Clifton, N. J. aso. 8. ijoi.k snd his sun, Bert, re-engaged with the Main Hhow. Mario ami IIuto were al llm Casino Theatre, New York. Annus anii Pot-bis had out "Tho Billing Pas- sion." Wm. J. Marshall was manager of Hie Denver Ih en I re. Waitbb 8. Pamiwin had out tho Baldwin Mel- ville Co.. tho Baldwin Oomesly On., the Baldwin Theatre Co., rud the Baldwin Burlesque Co, OnoHiM, club Juggler, announced himself at lib- erty. Ko. P. Davis was agent for Al. 0. Field. .' ■- n wl JIM DOHERTV, With Charles 11. Arnold's Crnckor Jar-ks, featuring "A Little Hunch of Hhatnrocks." "MAnY" AT BE KALB. Tho Do Kalb Theatre, In Brooklyn, is offer- ing as Its attraction for this week, com- mencing Oct. 27, "What Happened to Mar*." Olive Wyndham, wlio created the character of Mary, Is again seen In the role, supported by a cast Including Charles Miller, Edward M. Kimball, Kmlle Collins, Morris Foster, Alma Krugor, Kato Jepaon, Jnv C. York, IMgnr Nelson, IMrm Hayncs, Ilotcmary Carl- ton and Iiurr C'aruth. « i > LONEY HASKELL, MANAGER.. Loney Haskell has succeeded Prank .Tones ns assistant manager of llnmaiorstcln'o Vic- toria. ♦ »» VIOLET MERSEREAU. Vlolot Mersereau. whose picture appears on the front page of this Issue, Is playing tho rolo of Itebccca, In "Rebecca of Sunny brook Farm." first came Into the limelight nnd begun to bo noticed when sho was tlno years old. It was not until the appeared with Mar- garet Anglln In a comedy along classic lines, "The Btornal Fomlnlne," that alio mudo a real bit. Hho went from Miss Anglln's com- pany to that of Maxlno Elliott, and then took up the rolo of Flora, In "Tho Clansman," which she played for three years. Her next engagement was with -"Rebecca ef Sunny- brook Farm," wbero sho played Clara Hello Simpson for two seasons. This year sha was engaged by the Lcfflcr-Uratton Company to play the role of Rebecca. Miss Mersorena Is n young woman of mag- netic personality, who combines In her Inter- pretation of RcWra, qualities of a mellow, musical voice, a splendid stage nppoirancu and a vivacious temperament. Her smile Is the passport to the hearts of her audience, nnd nor enthusiastic reading of lines Is rich with sentiment or lender with sorrow.