The New York Clipper (April 1914)

THE NEW YORE CLIPPER. April 4 '/ w fr — i0 mXISE^HT g A»D 8CBSCHIPTIOSS KECEIVED AT WESTERN BUREAU OP SEW YORK C1LIPFER, WARREN A. PATRICK, WESTERN MAHAGEB, 505 ASHLAHD BUKK, n w, «.» RANDOLPH AND CLARK STREETS, CHICAGO. Chicago, March 30. The principal event, theatrically speaking, for tub week is tho arrival of E. II, Sotbern and bis coapaay In Shakespearean repertoire, at tlie Warrick. Tno Drat performance will be to-Dlcbt, when Mr. Srfbern will bo seen In "If I were King." Next In Importance will be tbl return to the stage, after two yean, of Gertrude Coehlan, who In private, life r» Mr*. Augustus lltou Jr., wife of tho managT of tho Blaekstone. Miss Cogulan will be seen at the Majestic to-day. In 'A Lesson in Bridge." This will mark her debut In vaudeville. . . .. Pavlowa, the Russian dancer, returned to Chicago Satunlay afternoon, 28, for three performances. The ballets presented were as follows. "Soiree do l>anse '• "Orlcntalc Fantasie.' "In- vitation to the Dance," "The Magic h lute, and "Lcs l'rcludos." Among the divertise- ments were: Strauss' "Pastorale," Chopin a '•Idylle." Mozart's "Minuet," and Paderew- skl's "Minuet." , . .. "Any Nlaht," the most sensational of the plays in tie repertolro of the New York Princes* Players, now playing here at the Prince?* Theatre of this city, was given Its first Chicago production Sunday night, m. Of all the •'thrillers" done by this unique organization, Ihla is the one that made them the most famous. "Fear," "The Kountaln,' "Any Night" and "FcBcy Free" constitute this week's bill. . „ . WIIHb P. Sweatman. that famous delineator of darky characters, brought to the Olympic Bonday night. 28, Rupert Hughes' Ingenious staged Pullman car farce, "Excuse Me, for • tiro weeks' engagement. Associated with Willis P. Sweatnam are Jean Marcet, Lillian Dllworth, Marguerite Rand, Lillian Cook, Walter Fishier. George Berry, Thomas Cur- ran, David Young, Frank Hartwcll and others. it Kolb and DM. with their supporting cou- panv, Including Maude Lillian Berrl. Earl Benbam, Olga Stech and others, continue at the American Music Hall. .. The third week of the engagement of Ruth Charterton, In "Dat'dy Long-Legs," at Powers', started Sunday evening, 29. "Help Wanted," the comedy of business life that Jack Lalt wove around an Inno- cent stenographer, will remain at the Cort Theatre we'l into the Summer. At the Blackstone. the George Scarborough drama "At Bay," continues Its engagement. "Adcle," the tuneful musical comedy, a in tho second week of Its Chicago engagement At the Studebsker. To-night at the Illinois Donald Brian and bis associates wlli start on the last week of their run In "The Marriage' Market." "Seven Keys to B&ldpate" continues Its ■ccoesBful mm at Cohans Grand'. "Prunella" Is In Its la* week at the Kino Arts. "September Morn" is In tbe last week of its successful run at the La Salle. The ilegfold Theatre will exhibit "The Scarlet Letter" and other photoplays. "The Drug Terror." a. six-reel film, will be gbown at the La Salic Opera House, Sunday, April 5. "Life In the Holy Land" will be shown nt tbe Olobe, beginning Saturday, April 11. On Saturday, April 11, "The Under Dog," a play by Rachel Marshall and Oliver Bailey, authors of "The Traffic," will be staged at Howard's Theatre, with Ben Johnson. Jean Shclbr and 1 Leo U. Llndhard in tho cast. On Sundays 12, "Mme. Moselle," with Jef- ferson De Angeils in It, will occupy the Oar- rlci. Also on this date Richard Bennett will bring Jtrleux's "Damaged Goods" to the Olympic. On Monday, 13, tho Irish Players will re- turn io the Fiuo Arts to stay a week. On this- date John Drew will act "The Tyranny of Tears" and "The Will" at the Illinois. iSpoilril matinee performances will he given In all the standard theatres on Friday, IT, (or the benefit of the Actors' Fund. On Monday, 20, the J. O. Francis play, "Change," 'Will be shown at the Fine Arts. The-scene is Wales. "The Bird of Paradise" will come to tbe > Olympic »n Sunday, April 20. Blab t'orguson will bring W. J. Hurlbut's •The Strange Woman" to the Illinois on Monday. 27. Other Spring promises arc "The Midnight Girl," at the Garrlck; W. J. Hurlbut's "The Man Who WouW Live," a musical comedy. called "Auction Pinochle" and n revival at the Little Theatre of "neddn Clnbler." "The Trojan Women" of Euripides will bo given again this week at the Chicago Little Theatre. . Thcro will be a dramatic performance at the Bush Temple Conservatory, on Friday afternoon. 8. It Is to be given by the stu- dents of the School of Acting. The program will be a play In three acts, entitled 'Tbe Doll's House." Mazle Armlstead will have the principal role. On Monday. 0, tiio Apollo Musical Club of 800 singers will give a performance of Bach's greatest choral work. "Masts In B Minor,"' at Orchestra Hall. Tho solo artists will be Edith Chapman Goolut soprano; Crnstlno fljllcr. contralto; Nicholas Douty, tenor, and Horatio Council, bass. The entire Chicago Symphony Orchestra ,wlll furnish tho accom- paniments, with lDig&r Nelson at the organ and Harrison M. Wild conductor of all forces. On tho afternoon of Tuesday, 31, In the Little Theatre Effa Noer will play a program composed of eomposltlott bv Olnek-Sulnt- Bacus, Grieg, Choprn. MacDowell, Rudolph Oanvi, Cyril Scott and Debussy, WHEN IN CHICAGO lll$I$JM»iNBM Are Cordially Iuvlled to Hake Headquarters at the Western -OF- The New York Clipper In the Heart of the Itlalto 505 Ashland Block, Cor. dark & Randolph Pimvks f CENTRAL MM It not convenient to call, MAIL ROUTES AND NEWS ITEMS. HAVE TOUR KAIL SENT IN OUR CARE. THE NEW YORK CUPPER la not con- ventional. It is original, aggressive, lm partial, reliable, ami above all, IT HAS A CKKTAIS ORIGINALITY AND D1STINC- TIVBNE-3 WHICH PLA0K8 IT IN A CLASS BY ITSELF. Hans Drcsscl a 'cello virtuoso of high reputation, ami Vtata. Cote, pianist, gayc a recital at the Little Theatre. Sunday, night, " The Chicago String Quartet will give the Inst concert of tbe Chicago Chamber Mu- sic Society's series in Orchestra Hall, foyer, Thursday afternoon, April 2. Ilekmch GcUhard, pianist, will bo the soloist at the Symphony concerts at Orches- tra Hall, Friday afternoon nod Saturday night 3 and 4. _ ,„ . _ _ American Music Ham, (Samuel P. Ger- con, mgr.l — Kolb and Dill, In "Peck »' Pickles. 11 _ Blackstoms (Harry J. Powers, mgr.) — "At Bay," with Guy Standing and Cbrystal Herne." Cort (U. 3. Hermann, ourr.)— "Help Wanted." _ , Fine Arts <A Ia Perry, mgr)—Pru- nella." with Marguerite Clark and Ernest Glendlnnlng. _ _ Gabhick (John J. Garrlty, mgr.)—E. H. Sothern will come to tbe Garrfck to-night for a two weeks' engagement, to act, during his first week, in "If I Were King. "Dun- dreary'' and "Hamlet," and will produce, on April 6, Justin Huntley McCarthy's play, "Charlemagne." Elizabeth Valentine will be tbe leading woman. Georob -M. Cohan's Grand Opera IIol-bb (Harry Ridings, mgr.)—''Seven Keys to Bald- pate." Joe Howard's (P. O. Peers, mgr.) is dsrk. Illinois j(W. J. Davis, mgr.)—Donald Brian in "The Marriage Market" La Salle Ofbra House (Josepb Bransky, mgr.)—"September Morn." Olympic (George C. Warren, mgr.)—Be- ginning Sunday night, 20, "Excuse Me," with Willis P. Sweatnam. Powers' (Harry Powers, mgr.)—Ruth Chatterlon, in "Daddy Long-Legs." Princess (Frank Phelps, mgr.)—The Princess Players, Holbrook Blinn, director. Studedakes (Sam Lcderer, mgr.)—"Adele." Imperial (J. Pilgrim, mgr.)—"Tbe Newly- weds." Victoria (H. C BroUskl, mgr.)—"Little Women." National (J. P. Barrett, mgr.) — "Tbe Master Mind." _ Columuia (B. H. Woods, mgr.)—Week of 20, Al. Reeves and bis Beauty Show. April 0, the Gay New Yorkers. "Star and Garteb (Dick Rider, mgr.) — Week or 20, Roble's Beauty Sbow. April 0, the Liberty Girls. Folly (R. C. Schoenedae, mgr.)—Week of 20, the Golden Crooks. April 0, Roseland Girls. Haymarket (J. P. Kirk, mgr.)—Week of 20, John L. Sullivan and his Tango Girls, April 5, the Happy Maids. Palace Mcsic iHall (Mort H. Singer, mg r .)—Week 30: LlaneCarra. G. Mascnl and Mme. Tarney, Laddie Cliff, Harry Tale's "Motoring," Yvette, Five Sullys, the Sant- Itys. Bert Wood, and Duprcz and Duprex. Majestic (Lyman B. Glover, mgr.)—Week SO: "Wronged from the Start,' T Gertrude Cogblan and company, the Gardner Trio, Hilly Gould and Belle Aslilyn, Gallagher and Carlln, tbe Fire Gormans, Stuart Barnes, Corelll and Gillette, Cbos. and Annie Glocker. Colonial (George Harrison, mgr.)—Week 30: Nadje, Three Blondys, Carroll, Keating and Fny, Dixon and Falls, Five Old Veterans, Lola Milton and company. McVickbr's (J. G. Burch. mgr.)—Week 30: Lewis Samuel Shank, ex-mayor of In- dianapolis, makes his tlrst appearance in vaudeville at McVlcker's. to-day. In his monologue ho will tell how ho has combated tho high cost of living In Indiana. He is s-aid to be au Interesting talker and a humor- ist The regular program Includes Fitch Cooper, tho musical rube; and Saona and company, in protean imitations. (Jkeat Northern Hippodrome (P. C. Et> erts, mgr.)—Week of 30 : Bernard and Loyd, May Troupe, Hendrlcks-Belle Isle Co., In a comedy entitled 'The Cour.try 'Schoolmaster," the Flvo Mnrtclls, and Campbell and Yates, In "Two Hundred Miles from Broadway." ■Crown (H. Ettelson, mgr.)—Week of 30, Alexander Kamlnskl, violinist and others. Little (Maurice Browne, director).—"The Trojan Women of Euripides." Auditorium (B. Ulrieh, mgr.) is dark. ■ PATCHAT. ROCKFORD'S NEWEST. Did* for the building of tbe now Palace Vaude- ville Theatre, la ttockford, 111., were asked for last week, after tbe plans of George Bapp, the Chicago architect, were completed, and tbe work of tearing down the old Btructure on this property will be started early In April. It Is expected that the new playhouse will be ready to be opened next Fall. . Despite the fact that the Chicago people who now own the Orphoum will havo an interest In the Palace, a pleasing feature of the new enter- prise is that the controlling portion of the stock la la the hands of Roekfonl men. A water color painting of the building as It will be when nnlahed, was dliplayed la one of (he store win- dows recently, and attracted a great deal of At- tention. Tho Palace Theatre, which will have only one balcony and boxes on the second floor only, will hare a seating capacity of approximately 1.40O, It will be one of the most modern and up-to-date playhouses in the country. „ „ The maba exit Is to be located on the Nor* aide of the Main Street treat, but It is planned not to use the main entrance for exit purposes oxx-wt In emergencies. Another large exit la lo- cated on tho South aide of tbe auditorium leading into Wyman Stret, and still another exit to the aamo street from the North side. All of the latest ideas in tbe building of a theatre have been in- cluded in the plans for the Rockford house, which will be a jnodel building In every respect. Beauty and the artistic r.re to be combined la the lobby, foyer and all Interior arrangements, and tho theatre will undoubtedly cost in the neleb- borhood of $100,000 before It Is completed. The front of the theatre will bo three stories !n height, and will be covered with a mansard root of granlto and terra cotta. Three good stores will bo located on tbe Main Street side of tbe building, while live smaller ones will be on North Svyuinu Street. Ten one offices rooms face Mala Street, with a largo basement to serve commercial purposes. Sixteen dressing rooms and a room for animal acts are located off the stage, which Is spacious, and the baggage and scenery can be brought la and removed from Wynian Street. * Barber and Jackkon are on the Cutterlleld time. They are making a big hit every where la their new act in which Jerome Jackson Is as comical as can be. "Oaitain MiOBsaa," tho educated equine, now on the Keefe time, headlined at the Orpheum at Milwaukee last week with derided success. This Is considered one of the very beet of the educated horses. Stunts are performed aplendldly, tricks that people marvel at, for .the trainer cannot bo caught giving any cue, and to accept any other theory la to grant tbe equine brain?. Rosa Itomlll, Ben Barney %nd Mlnnette Roacke were the features on the bill, which proved a big success at the Congress Cafe last week. These three acts are musical numbers and won Instant favor with the crowds that v I sited the cafe dur- ing the week. Rosa Rouitlll, as a plano-accor- tllunlst. In hard to beat, as she Is an artist In every sense of the word on this difficult Instru- ment. This charming young lady Is smiling every minute she occupies the spotlight, and her artistic playing captures her audience almost as •eon as the begins her act. PUTlnf toe heavier BAGGAGE AND THEATRICAL TRAN8FER OUR SPECIALTY. EagleAutoTransferCo. W FRANK T. BROWN, Snpt 330 W. VAN Bt'IlEN ST., Phone, Wabash 6299. CHICAGO. Motor Tracks Psed Bxclnslwely. i*i Theatrical Lawyer EDWARD J. ADER Practice In All State and V. 8. Courts. ADVICE FREE. ISM Otis Bldg., Chicago When la CHICAG O Vis it WEISS S BoncariaD Restaurant 85 \V. Ra.nd.olpb. St., CHICAGO, ILL. "Where All ShowfolksQo." CHICAGO AGENTS' ARTISTS' REPRESENTATIVES CHICAGO, ILL. JONES, LINICK & SCHAEFER VAUDEVILLE AGENCY FRANK Q. DOYLE, General Manager Orptaenm TltesUre Bw lldlng, HO So. State Street JACK YORK A ftTTHTH' BEFBEBENTA'ri V h! 903 Consumers Bldg., CHICAGO, ILL. "Hew Acts Wanted at All Times.'' I LAVIGHE & LANGNERe Props. 106 B. LA SALLE BT., CHICAGO, ILL. HALTON POWELL **** TABLOID MUSICAL COMEDIES 904 Majestic Theatre Bldg., Cnlcago.IlI. Producer of Fsatun Vaudtvllla Attraction! 1th Floor, Gibbons Bldg.; » E. Jackson Blvd., CHICAGO. Phone Wabash 6002. Good Clorna Olrls and Principals Wanted at all times as well as the popular music, Miss Bomlllt does treat work with both kinds, and In this war she appeals t-j lovers of both styles of compositions. She diessxs In a grpsy costume of red. with a scarf of the same color for a cap, and In this outfit she makes a splendid und appropriate ap- pearace hi her act. Beginning with several classical selections, which make a good opeslnf, she changei to the lively popular songs, and she Is equally clever In handling both kinds, thus winning the applause of everyone who hears her. Ben Ha/noy Is assisted by Jessie Haynes and Jack Edwards In his act, which contains many laughs and a lot of good msslc. Harney himself is a natural comedian who knows bow to get the laughs both by bis talking and aotlona In Impersonating Theodore Rooseielt In a dancing number. In ad- dition to which be plays tbe piano well. Hiss Haynes and Jack Edwards put on several good dances which they go through with grace and ?reclslon. Hiss Haynes Introduces a new Parisian ad, that of wearing a wig to match her gown. Mlnnette Raacke made her Initial appearance he- fore a Chicago audience at tbe Congress last week, and Judging by her work she should be a great favorite, for ahe Is a very goal soprano alnger who kaows how to put over her selections with the best effect. She handles the heavy com- positions so easily, and has such a pleasing voice that It Is a pleasure to hear her. Madame Baicke plays her own accompaniments on the piano. She la such a clever alnger that an audience Is loath to see her go, as she has a wonderful so- prano voice that Is eminently fitted for the songs she sings. Sol ano Fbkd Lowsntuai,. attorneys for the White Bat Actors' Union la Chicago, moved their offices last week from the Chicago Opera House to the Brede Building, at the comer of Dearborn and Washington, where One quarters have been fitted up. Asa ATTWf.v., who has Just completed the Or- pheum tour, goes to St. Louis next week, for the W. V. it. A. He comes to tbe Kedtle early In April. Attell Is making a sensational bit every- where; he la under tbe direction of Harry Spln- gold. Mattbewb-Sbitnb and coktakt, hi "Dream- land." opened on the Orpbeum circuit last week, In Kansas City. They will go to 'Frisco, where they will spend the Summer. R. L. Jacobi haa hotel oo the mind, and Is liable to bare one by May 1, catering to tbe profession. CLAUDE DOYLE Theatrical Attractions And ABVISTS' HJCPRESBflTATIVK,: 1H and 1M WASHINGTON ST., (Phone Fra-lLln 4201) CHICAGO. "MY NEW SPECIALTY," Placing FEATURE ACTS 8AM DU VRIE3, Artists' Rsp risen tit ive Snlte 3)9, 85 8. Dearborn Street, OBIOAQO GOUDRON & SGHAAR ARTISTS REPRESENTATIVES Room 1003 Gibbons Bldg. 20 E. Jackson Blvd. CHICAGO, ILL. "PAT" PRAISES PREMIER PHOTOPLAY, In one of tbe most remarkable audi- ence. I have ever seen, an assembly composed of the Kterofl and the rep- resentatives of both tbe Sne arts and th? liberal arts, In Orchestra Hall, last Wednesday evening, I looked In vain for the sturdy and dominant figure that led to this assemblage. I looked In vain for Wm. N. Sell?, tbe man, the progenitor of the new art form, tbe polyscoplc personage, whose merit bas taken leadership, out whose modesty never allows him to appear conspicu- ous. I felt the power, but the man was absent, unfortunately detained by ill- ness, unable to observe the wonderful effect produced by one of the most remarkable moving pictures of the age. The play was "Tbe Spoilers"—that powerful and picturesque romance of Alaska, drawn by the virile and plastic pen of Bex Beach, who can write the reddest blooded romance in tbe most direct, absorbing and convincing fashion that has over held me under its subtle but simple spell. "The Spoilers" is a masterpiece in direct dramaturgy, sure and swift in action, powerful, persuasive and picturesque In characterization, and has been set forth In swinging style, with compo- sitions so cunningly devised that there Is no excess In action, with every point direct, telling, absolute. Tbe projection of this great picture was in all points truly admirable, without a taint of "fake," always clean, clear and decisive. While I have been familiar with moving pic- tures almost since their beginning. I have never seen one in which all the participants strove witb greater nnlty of purpose to make the picture perfect In every detail. Too much praise can- not be given tbe <Sellgdlrector and the actors engaged In ''The Spoilers"—a moving picture wonderful. Wabbbn A. Patbick. G-obo- Grr_ closed the "Granatark" company, at Monroe, Wis., laat Saturday night. The show hsd returned from a trip to the Coast. Tub "Oh I Obi Delphlne" company closed at Ilarrlsburg, Pa., last Satunlay night. George A. Bean and other members of the company are re- turning to Chicago. Jinst Auin has been engaged to play leads with tbe Borne Stock Company, which opens the Summer season of stock at the Majestic Theatre, Dayton, 0.. Easter week. Waiaar Hcntinoto.v, manager of a stock com- pany In St Paul, was In Chicago last week getting ivople and making arrangements for playing Sum- mer stock at Indianapolis. Joiin WiNTuaor la In Ohlcaco organising a stock company to play "Tbe Havoc" for au eight weeks' Spring tour of one night stand. He intends to put a second company out next seasou. "Lira's Snop Window," under the msnagrment of Albert Patterson, has begun rehearsals for tbe show that will open at New Scherren, la., for six weeks over the Walker circuit. Later the company will play stock in Wyoming. Ud. Williams, manager of the Oliver Players. was in Chicago oo business Isst week. The Oliver .'layers were In Itockfortl, 111., for a year, and now an moving to Oshkosh, Wis., for an en- gagement. Sbvbxai, Ohlcagoans have announced that they are going Into the producing game. Stxjicer Charter, of "Tin Seven Keys to llaldpate" com- pany is dow rehearsing his vaudeville act which will open oo the W. V. If. A. time. Mr. dinner will remain with "The Seven Keys to Balrtpate" company. Frank Underwood stage director of the "nclti Wanted" company, and Dan Brace are also prodaclng • new act. ItBua-BBAi.s for a new stock to open at the Royal Ifcostrc tegla tbls week unto tho man- *: »' i,« ur-ment of Daffy A Nichols. The Brat play to be pat oo will be '"Use TWef." The characters la this play wlU be Jones Storm, lead; Lee Barclay, leading n-ea: James Morton, character mas; Ed- gar Murray. Juvenile; Boy Uttey, light comedy; Horace V. Noble, heavy, stage director; Mlsa Baird. Margaret Kenmare and Mrs. Barclay. Dully and Wcbo-a are orgaidxlng another company to opai at Gtlesbuxg. 111., In three weeks. PaiNCinoN and Taus were takvn 111 at the Logan Square last week and Seymour and Williams rc- olaced them Saturday aferntoon, and Tom Powell pat In Devlin and Ellwood for Saturday night end Sunday. Thxo SB-ma and Loo Cosinsn have returned to Chicago after completing an engagement with the "Tempest and Sunshine" company, whlca closed in Arkansas. AcaosT Fiaoo and Hatth Lomsn B-xx, a well known vaud«vllle team, are now playing parts la Edward NeLoer's musical stock company In Benton Hirbor, Mich. . Boil. WoouroLi's "Dixie Daisies" nave proven a Mg success wherever they have played, and they are booked to appear at the Sheridan Theatre at Pittsburgh this week. Pa.% Gotoeon, of the Chicago 3. * 0. ofDco vlaited Waterloo, la., last week. Eaal D. Sipb was la Chicago last week, making arrangements for tbe Slpe Players to ajppear a week in etch of nf teen F. it H. and Allardt vaude- ville houses after tbe vaudeville season Is over. Thbj Gerhardt Sisters open on tbe Psntages* time at a Western point, and come back East over that time. Frank M. Howard, manager of the act, Is now in charge of the wasecneDtB at tbe Hotel Multnomah, at Portland, Ore. Will Stanton and Rosalind Mat are doing One in Lew Cantor's "Thirty Minutes on Broad- way," nor on the Sun time. "Stanton Is a come- dian In a class by himself," says The Portsmouth (O.) Tinea., "and keeps the audience In a roar of laughter." ■ Ths Gaiety Stock Oo. opened at the Gaiety (formerly the Doyle house) March 19, with "The Man ot the Hour," and played to fair business. The "last half" bill was "RaBes." Ths Grand, at Jacksonville, 111., Is playing five acta of vaudeville, booked by George H. Webster. Tub Fowcra' Grand, at Decatur 111., changed m-n-gement last week. HoL-iss and Bcohanan replaced Lcavltt and Dnns-oore at the Avenue Theatre last week. BcssELL. and Badcl.F-'b returned to Chicago last week, after a succesoful tour of tbe George H, Webster circuit, Tom Katnb, Hampton and Durond, and Olive Haloes are back In Chicago after a ihree munths' tour ot tho South. Thb "Bower of Melody" will shortly open on the Buttcrflold circuit. Bm. Boss and Jbam Fabbbix, who made their first Chicago appearance at the Logan Square The. acre last week, made quite an Impression with tbe sgents that ventured out that far. They were fourth oa a bill of five acts, following Frlnc-toa and Sale, and scoring the laughing hit of tbe show. Ed. Livingston, for several years connected with tbe Beehler Bros.' Agency, has resigned. He has other plans, as yet undecided. Ooba and Robot Siutson left for New York this week and lay off there two weeks before jumping; on the Pantagea' circuit, where they open early In May. Willisch returned to Chicago last week, after a tour of the Sullivan ft Co-eldlne circuit, and Is working on a new act. Thb splendid shows seen at McVlcker's and the Colonial this seasou makes the "opposition" cry meet with derision. The bill at McVlcker's has surpassed that seen at the Majestic on two or three occasions, and the programs throughout have been first class. Frank Q. Doyle has been constantly on the lookout for big attractions, and has so Intermingled big names, big values and bargain. Sashes from his own books, that tbe loop houses of Jones, Llnlek ft Schsefer bare been well serred. The shows have attracted remark- able business. It Is notable that the prices, first twenty-five cents for the best seats, have been gradually boosted until the entire downstairs of the Colonial la thirty-five, and almost the entire first 6.-.or of McVlcker's. Bor C. Jones did not accompany the Tiny Mug- gins act when it went to tbe Sells-Floto Circus. "Sbtbmbsb Mo«N," now appearing at the La . Salle Opera House, ends Its successful ran on April 4. Bzltiah AMD BBLTBAit will be seen at the Crown Theatre the "last half" of tbls week. Howaui and FiBLO's Dining Car Minstrels make their first Chicago appearance at the Indiana Theatre, April 2-4. Taa vaudeville theatre at Belleville, 111., booked by Don Stuart, boa been closed oa account of scarlet fever In the town. Thb Btjou Theatre, Battle Orcek. Mlcu., has adopted for a short time "Tho Oonntry Store." to take Uts place of the regular Friday amateur night, and find aamo to be a great succcsx. Tita Mlksdo Theatre at St Louis, Mo., discon- tinued vaudeville last week. JONES BACK IN CHICAGO. Aaron J. Jones, president of the Jones, Llnlek ft Schaefer firm, arrived In Chicago Friday after- noon, alter participating In tbe biggest theatrical deal ever consummated. In association with Marcus Loew, of New York, and Morris Kohn, also of the Eastern metropolis, the purchase haa been made of the entire string of Sullivan ft Oonaldlne vaude- ville bouses, which reach from Coast to Coast. In nine years' time Aaron Jones has rises from an obscure position In local theatrical matters to a height almost unbelievable. The sale of the Sullivan ft Consldlne theatrical syndlcnte to Marcus Loew, Aaron J. Jones and Morris Kohn. Involving between three and four million dollars, was closed In Ksnsas City, Tbnrs- day nlrht, after a two-day conference. It was said tint one million five hundred thousand dollars was paid for the good will, and a somewhat larger snm for aotual holdings. Tbe control of about thirty theatres In tbe Middle West and Pacific Const Is Involved In tbe deal. Including tbe United Theatres, a Sullivan ft Oonsldlne sub- sidiary company, handling the "Empress" string. It will give the new proprietors over ninety weeks of consecutive vaudeville booking. In a number of cases where Sullivan ft Cor.sl- dlne own the land on which their buildings are located they will retain Ibis Interest, only dla- ]>osIrig of the theatre building and the lease. It Is understood that the executive booking of- fice will be located In New York City, with a branch in evory prominent city of the country. Tbe local Sullivan ft Oonaldlne booking offices will be merged with the local Janet, Llnlek ft Schaefer Agency, . . > » i , If Yon Want Next Week "WIOB A SURE-FIKE LIVE WIRE" Artist Bepre sentatlve JACK J. FOX 413 Ft Dearborn Bldg. Phone Randolph 4319 CHICAGO Tbe remarkable progress of the Jones, Llnlek & Scln-efer firm Is nothing short of marvelous, in one year's time they have acquired a nnancUl standing In the world of tho theatre that Is tiic envy of many an older established arm. in one year they have made an onslaught upon our prin- cipal two dollar houses and added the Cokfiil.il. McVlcker's and La Salle Opera House to their string. Just what Influence the new deal will bare upon these houses la not apparent at this time. It Is understood ihst Marcus Loew wilt per- sonally direct the bookings of the newly acquired circuit of theatres. CfflaGOVAUDEVELE Thb Alpha Sextette finished on the Pantagea' time last week, and tbev opened on the Hodgklns' circuit, at St. Joseph, last Saturday. BOTD J. Gilmoub, who opened an oSlce as artists' representative. In Chicago recently, seems to be meeting with success, and be has placed a number ot classy acts on good circuits. Stanbfield, Hall and Lobainx finished an Association tour at the Academy Theatre. Chi- cago, where they played from March 20 to 21. They will take a brief vacation, and after secur- ing new scenery they will go to Texas for su engagement. Tub United States Military Girls, an act that Is owned by tbe Mulllni Sisters, are playing at the Talhott Hippodromes with great success. Fiank Q. Dotlb was quite 111 laat week, and was unable to attend to his duties at bis ofilce after Monday. lie Is suffering from nervous Indi- gestion, and It is feared that bla Illness Is serious. Tax Gaiety Theatre, at Springfield, gives un vaudeville tbls week, while the house undergoes repairs and remodelling. Oxb of the men In tbe act known as the Three Kantbe Brothers, jumped out during a recent en- gageiueat of tbe trio at tbe Gaiety, at Springfield. Tub Cycling Brunettes bave been looked on tie Pantagea time by Beenler Brothers. Fbzd Bblhont, of the act of Daniel Lel^hton and company, lost a diamond froui a locket at Springfield, 111., last week. Taa Seminary Girls, a big, now, singing, -lan- cing and talkiug act appeared at the Culouiiil Theatre. Chicago, tbe first half of laat week, and they made a big bit There are nine women nuJ two men In the troupe ami all are good. Tbey sing and dance nicely, and they get many l.vutu out of the act. Toil Powbll started to book the Logan tfiu.ire Theatre, this week; succeeding J. C. Matthews as booing representative for tbls house. Chablottb, the character violinist, went to Muscatine last week, to play a special club engage- ment for the Western vaudeville Managers' Asso- ciation. Frbd Liniok bas given up tbe vaudeville busi- ness altogether, and la bending nil bis energy towards handling feature films. Thb Mattbews-Sbayne Co. opened on the Or- pheum Circuit at Kansas City. laat week. Tbls act was one of tbe biggest lilts ever known on Association time. Sol and Fbxd Lowxnthal moved their offices from He Chicago Opera Ilcuse Building to the Brede Building last Saturday. Thb "Old Friends' Club" held a meeting at King's Restaurant last Wednesday, and a fine time was reported. Thb bill this week for the Wilson Avenue Theatre: (First half) "Hunting Mom." Flo Wil- son, Lester Trio Donahue and Stewart. Eight So- ciety Dancers. (Last half) Zola's Vtsflc Dears, Campbell and Campbell the Fascinating Kiddles, Agree King Scott, and Lala Selblal and company. Thb Olympian Trio continue tbelr successful tour under tbe direction of Claude Doyle. Baxkbt O'Haba commences a ten weeks' en- gagement March 29, booked by the Claude Doyle Agency. Thb French Trio have been booked until May 25, inclusive. Owmo to the fact that au epidemic of scarlet fever broke out In Bellvllle. 111., the vaudeville bouse in that city, which Is booked by Don Stu- art has been closed for a time. abb Attell, featherweight pugilist, who has been playing the Orpheuru time, has changed to Association bookings rnd ho will appear at the Kedrle Theatre, In Chicago, soon under the direc- tion of Harry Splogokl. Tub Mikado Theatre, St Louis, which Is looked by the Crawford people, discontinued vaudeville last Saturday night, and has changed to moving pictures. Gasdnsb and Lb Rot put on their new sketch, "Grand Opera by Wire," at tbe Wilson Theatre, Chicago last Wednesday. The lyrics for tns play. let were written by Frederick Hatton, And It was staged by Hamilton Cblemsn. Leavitt and Dunsucbb have a new sketch, endtled "Scrooge," which they put m at tbe Avenao Theatre, Chicago, oa Wednesday of last week, but the management let the act go, and rutstlruted Holmes and Boctonan, J. O. Donovan, manager of tbe Ada Meade Theatre, Lexington. Ky., was to pleased with "Oh, Look Who'a Here," one of Hakon Powell's tabloids, that he sent him tbe Mowinc tele- gram: "Halton Powell, DO Major Theatre Sidg.. Chicago; 'Oh, Look Who'a Here' Is far superior to any of eighteen musical tabloids I have played. It Is the nearest to a dollar and a half production that I have ever seen. Eltlnge has but >ne rival. and that Is Hal Johnson. I expect to break all records with this show." Ed. Livingston, who has been connected with tbe Beehler Brothers' ofllce. In Chicago, for some time, handed In his resignation rather suddenly, recently. No reason for his leaving his position has been assigned. Goitdbon ft Schabb, artists' representatives, hare opened fine offices In the Ulbbons' Building, where both Gaston Goudroo and Will Scharr have private offices opening Into a big reception room. Jsmes and Prior are now on the Sun time. Tbe Flotens Trio Is playing for the 3. 4 a Chicago office. The Six Diving Models are at St. Louts for the Association this week. OUvette la on John Nash's time. Oarl Ueutira and Phyllis Lawton, formerly of the International Trio, who are en route to Australia, writs from Honolulu that It Is a beautiful trip. Jbsbib Houston has closed wltb "Miss Nobody from Starland," and abe opened last Monday with Boyle Wcolfolk's "Three Twins," in wblck sho will sing the "Ynma Yams" song. Fiank Kibnb. musical director, quit "Star- land" recently, and opened last Sunday after- noon with Halton Powell's play, "A Night on Broadway." Qaosoa »°'»'i njvlcil director of "The. wizard iir re ■ i. ij .« tit ii in ", IJ IS .M<