The Billboard 1903-02-07: Vol 15 Iss 6 (1903-02-07)

na 2 qnennnne SR ey, A IR A: fi I ¥ eae tien alae sia etn A a cibshacariceenitedinitemummiatanaeninapena RIE SFE poli wr -tumes rich and elegant. 6 THE BILLBOARD — mony Four, The Watenberg Bros., Delmore and Lee and Cinderella motion pictures. Lafayette. This week, Walter E. Perkins, in a New England comedy drama, entitled “Jerome.” Feb. 2, “Zeb and Zarrow,” in “Zig-Zag Alley,’ Academy. This week, “James Boys in Missouri,’ to 8S. R. Q. Feb, 2, “The Price of Honor.” Empire. This week, Watson Sisters’ Burlesque; the olio, Edward and Josie Evans, Madge Anderson, Lawrence and Edwards, Seymour Sisters, Coyne and Ardell, The Great Harveys, Jno. Hansen and Mabe! Drew, and Albini, in magic, was good Feb. 2 and week, Larkins and Patterson, in “A Trip to the Jungles.” Kernan’s. This week, Fulton’s ‘Jolly Grass Widows,” to good houses. Feb. 2, “The City Sports.” M. H. GRAFF. IRONTON, OHIO.—Masonic Opera House (B. F. Elisberry, Mgr). “A Break for Liberty” came Jan. 22, to a good house. The show for its kind was a good one. Mr. Underner. the manager, was formerly manager of the Cleveland Theater. He claimed they were doing a good business. Jan. 23, “Old Arkansaw” (Wm. F. Lindsey, Mgr ). played to a fair house; the show was good and appreciated by the audience, but not by a few knockers who were never known to pay their way co see a show, but always go on a pass of some kind or other. The scenery was good, also the cast. The “Missouri Girl’ (M. J. Singer, Mgr.), drew a good house, Jan. 26, and they deserved it. The roles were well taken, especially that of Sadie Raymond as the “Missouri Girl, Daisy Grubb. Chas. Harrison as “Zeke Dobson.” and Edwin Elliotte, as “Sandy Ragsdale,” the tramp. were also good. Coming: Jan. 31. “The Belle of New York;” Feb. 3. “Human Hearts: Feb. 7, “Minister’s Son;” Feb. 9-14, The Chicago Stock Co. The prospects for Ironton being on the move this year is certainly encouraging. Ironton gets the U. 8. Cigar Co.’s big plant, including sawmill, box factory and cigar factory, employing between five and six hundred people. Foundations are being laid for a large engine plant. A large canning factory is being erected about three miles above the city. Ironton will certainly be on the boom this summer, and will be the place for circus and other tent exhibitions, if they want the coin. Mr. Harry lennypacker, the — genial advance man of “Human Hearts,” was circulating among old friends. Mr. Pennypacker says “Human Hearts” are doing the business this season. A. J. GLEICHAUF. ALTOONA, PA.—Eleventh Avenue Opera House (I. C. Mishler, Mgr.). The Phelon Stock Company, Jan. 26-31 and Feb. 2-3, played to S. R. O. daily, and was pronounced by press and public to be the best popular-priced company seen here in years. Repertoire—‘Forgiven,” “A Wife's Pevotion,” “Parson Jim,” “The Power of the Cross,” “A Bachelor's Honeymoon,’ “The Paymaster,” “Camille,” “A Southern Romance.” “Called Back” and “Her Mother’s Sin.” Specialties introduced in_ the E. V. Phelan’s Stock Co. are a little above the average; J. Butler Haviland, comedian, dancer and singer, is clever; Thos. A. Russell, phenomenal baritone; E. V. Phelan’s spectacular production of the “Angelus : Jack Dempsey, the dancing tramp. M. M. Thiese’s “Wine, Woman and Song” burlesquers, gave a very creditable show in the Eleventh Avenue Opera House, Saturday, Jan. 24, matinee and night, to S. R. ©. business.” The features of the show were M. M. Thies, as “Herman Schmeltzer.” “Bonita” and her Cuban African midgets; Menry and Young, comedy sketch artists. N. B. GOSSARD. GUTHRIE. OKLA.—Brooks Theater (J. M. Brooks, Mgr.). Jan. 22-23, “The Beggar Prince” company first night played to a good house; play was not very pleasing: second night they played to a very poor house, but play gave better satisfaction. Jan, 25, “Rip Van Winkle’ played to a fair house, and the production was very satisfactory. The coming attractions are Black Patti. This is the only show that has a world-wide reputation among the Guthrie theater-goers; they have only been here twice, and gave so much satisfaction that people come from miles around to see the show, and the house has always been crowded from top to bottom. Jan. 31, “The Show Girl,” a very promising attraction: the Ward company, in “The Lion’s Mouth,” Feb. 4; “A Wise Woman, Feb. 7; “Uncle Josh Spruceby,’ Feb. 8: “Little Outeast.’ Feb. 13; Richard Pringle’s Minstrels, Feb. 15; Guy Stock Company, Feb. 22: “Other People’s Money,” Feb. 25; Hunt Stock Co. March 1-3; “Missouri Girl,” 9. G. W. Foster. ST. THOMAS, ONT., CAN.—Grand Opera House (Geo. Stacey, Mgr.). Jan. 23, “An American Hustler” was presented to a fair house, with George F. Hall as “Major Bob the Hustler.” “An American Hustler” is a charming comedy abounding in witty | lines, bright dialogue and laughable situa-_ ations. Mr. Hall is a talented comedian and was supported by an _ exceptionally strong company. A number of first-class specialties were given. pera pany, in “The Wizard of the Nile,” Jan. 27, was one of the best comic operas ever produced in this city. The piece was well staged, the scenery being fine, and the cosThe chorus was large, and the ladies’ king was very pretty and shapely. Their singing was a revelation. John Henderson was very funny as “Kebish the Persian Magician,” who caused the Nile to overflow. All-the principal characters were in the hands of capable singers. Coming: Quinlan & Walls’ Minstrels, Jan. 3; William Owen, Feb. 3. D. A. MacJory. PADUCAH, KY.—The Kentucky Theater (Jas. E. English, Mgr.). Jefferson De Angelis, in “The Emerald Isle,” Jan. 20, Grau’s Opera Com| | played to capacity, and gave excellent satisfaction. Mr. De Angelis is one of the most efficient fun-makers ever seen in Paducah. After responding to several curtain calls, he made a most appreciative and amusing speech. “A Royal Slave” satisfied a fair house, Jan. 23. “A Silver Dagger,” Jan. 24. This play is above the average, and never fails to please those who are lovers of melodrama. The cast included Mark E. Swan. “The Belle of New York,” Jan. 26, to good business. Excepting a few changes, this is the same caste that appeared here last season, and were enjoyed as much. Mr. Ned Nye made a great hit in the leading role, as did Miss Floye Rutledge. The: public is awaiting the coming of Mrs. Le Moyne with great interest, and needless to say she shall be greeted with one of the most fashionable audiences that ever filled the Kentucky. M. A. KELLY, JR. JOHNSTOWN, PA.—Cambria Theater, week of Jan. 26, the Cook-Church Repertoire company opened up with “A Man's Enemy,” to S. R. O., their matinee and night performance, are giving satisfaction to large houses. The week of Feb. 2, the Wilbur Opera Co., of thirty persons, will present a week of comic opera, with matinee. At Johnstown Opera House, Jan. 17, James O'Neil, in “The Manxman,’ played to a large and aristocratic audience. Monday evening, Jan. 19, Kellar, the magician, played to the largest house of the season. Jan. 21-22, “Why Patsy Left School” played to fair houses. Jan. 23, Grace George presented “Pretty Peggy” to S. R. O.; the show was excellent, and the scenery grand. Jan. 24, matinee and night, “A Fight for Millions” was presented to fair houses; the show was good. Jan. 26, “Wine, Woman and Song,” a burlesque, played to S. R. O.; the show was good. Jan. 27, “Brown's in Town” played to a large house, the performance being excellent. Qn Saturday, Jan, 31, matinee and night, we have “The Millionaire Tramp.” Feb. 4 we have “On the Suwanee River,’ and Feb. 5, the grand musical comedy, “The Storks.” Gro. D. UPDEGRAVE. ST. JOHNSBURY, VT.—K. P. minstrels, Howe Opera House, Jan. 30; local talent; direction, Frank O. French. Feb. 2-7, week, Ree & Larrain’s Stock Co., in repertoire, produces “Under Two Flags,’ “Human Hearts” and other strong plays; special musical features; the prominent artists, Byrne and West, are with the company. The Bennett & Moulton Stock Co., J. C. Rockwell, King Dramatic Company will follow. Manager Chapman, of the Howe Opera House, will manage the tour of “Kiltie’s Band, “Yale,”’ “Evil Eyes,’ and Denman Thompson's “Old Homestead” through Vermont and New: Hampshire cities. Business still dead here, but hope for good business in February. Mr. Don C. Stine, advance for Nellie Butler’s Band for three weeks, is here, and will doubtless sign soon with some strong attraction, as he has ful ly recovered from his sickness. Cc. H. TURNER. LORAIN, O.—The Verbeck (F. E. Johnson, Mgr.). Jan. 19, Barney Gilmore, in “Kidnapped in New York.” Good business and good performance. Jan. 22, “The Great White Diamond.” Business very good, and every one well satisfied. Jan. 26, ~The Eleventh Hour” played to good business; and should they play to a return date will have S. R. O., which they deserve. They carry very fine scenery and the last act tis the most realistic that has been seen here. Jan, 28 was a gala night for Lorain patrons, who were treated to James Hackett’s “The Crisis,” with Isabel Irving in the title role, supported by Winfield North. To say they were successful in pleasing the large audience is putting it mildly. There was $681 in the box-office. Coming: Feb. 3, Porter J. White's “Faust ;”* Feb. 5, “Searchlights of a Great City;” 7, Old Sleuth.” M. A. HEULEIN, FORT DODGE, I1A.—Midland Theater Beth. Meservey, Mgr.). “The Span of Life,” 28th: good-sized audience, pleased. Ilelen Grantly, 2d, cancelled “Kings and Queens,” 3: “Reaping the Harvest,” 5; “Darkest Hour,” 12; “Prisoner of Zenda,” 16; “The Christian,” 19; “Royal Slave,” 24; Rose Coghlan, 25. The bookings so far for the remainder of season are as follows: Chase, Lister Co., in repertoire, week of March 2; “For Her Sake,” 12; “A Gambler’s Daughter,’ 13; “A Breezy Time,” 17; “Devil's Auction,’ 18; “Hottest Coon in Dixie,” 25. For April, “Jolly Man’s Troubles,” 3d. This city has a population of 15,000, and has a fine theater, seating 1,200 people; is one of the best show towns in the state, and Manager Meserney wishes at all times to hear from first-class attractions. G. W. TREMAIN. TITUSVILLE, PA.—Titusville Opera Hiouse (Jno. Gahan, Mgr.). “A Millionaire Tramp,” 24th, to poor business. The performance of Garside, Condit and Mack repertoire company, which is filling a week's engagement, was greatly enjoyed by a large audience on the opening night, when they presented “Forgiven.”” Not only was the play a first-class one, but the company is by far the best of the kind which has appeared here for several seasons. The specialties introduced were of a high order, among them being an acrobatic turn by a troupe of Arabs, which surpassed anything of the kind ever seen on the local stage. 27th, “Two Orphans” was presented to good-sized house. 28th, “Master and Man” pleased a good-sized house. Max GOLDSTEIN. MENDOTA, ILL.—“A Warm Match,” Crimmins & Gore, Mgrs., failed to appear Jan. 28, on account of change of route. J. A. Dubbs, manager of Mendota’s Opera House, is doing his utmost to organize a stock company and enlarge the stage, making it 32x42 and 30 feet high. This will | man’s be done some time this coming season. Mr. Dubbs is a hustler and will always book a good company. Coming attractions: “A Hoosier Daisy” (J. H. Elden, Mgr.), Jan. 31; Col. L. F. Copeland, Feb. 2; “Just Struck Town” (Jules Walters, Mgr.), Feb. 16; “One Night in June” (Lew Wambold, Mer.), March 2; “Wormwood” (J. B. Murray, Mgr.), March 28. U. S. A. Houxk. PERRY, OKLA.—Grand Opera House (Tate & Dulaney, Mgrs.). Jan. 22-23, Staters’ Comedians played “For Home and Honor” and “The Thirst for Gold.” Bad weather and poor houses, but the shows were good; not a poor character in the cast. Jan. 24, Sabadie’s “Faust” played to a _ packed house, and performance of “Faust’’ was the best ever seen here. All the electrical effects were new. Next week, Jan. 27, Schubert Symphony Club; Jan. 28-29, “Beggar Prince” Opera Co ; Jan. 31, Black Patti; Feb. 2, “A Wise Woman ;” Feb. 11, “Uncle Josh Spruceby ;" Feb. 17, “The Little Outcast.” F. D. STarorp. PINE BLUFF, ARK.—New Elk Theater (Chas. Senyard, Mgr.}. The production of “The Second Mrs. Tanquery” on the 26th, by Rose Coghlan, was the subject of much comment. The character of the play and the ability of the company were not what one would have been led to anticipate, nor were they deserving of the large audience present. However, the appearance of Miss Nell McEwen, a former resident of Pine Bluff, and a most charming young lady, who assumed her role in a most creditable manner, was the cause of the big house. S. F. Rosennerc. MADISON, IA.—Ebinger Grand Salisbury, Mer.). ‘“Florodora,” Jan. 23, played to a good house; music very good. and well-drilled chorus; scenery very good. “Under the Shade of the Palms,” by J. A. Wallerstedt, was the feature, although he was suffering from a sore throat. Coming: “Tracy the Outlaw.” Feb. 3; “Just Struck Town,” Feb. 5; “A Millionaire Tramp,” Feb. 9; Katherine Willard, .n “Power Behind the Throne,” FORT (Chas. H. Feb. 10 (return date); “A Royal Slave,” Feb. 11. CLARENCE PRatTr?r. JACKSON, MICH.—The Athenium (H. J. Porter, Mgr.). Jan, 22, Geo. W. Lederer's “Sally in Our Alley” company to a fairsized audience. Jan, 24, Nixon & Zimmerbig company, featuring Marguerite Sylva, in “The Strollers,’ to big house Week of Jan. 26, Myrkle-Harder Stock Ce. Coming: Feb. 4, “Evil Eye;” 6, “Liberty Belles; 9, Robert Mantell: 10, “Man to Man; 12, “York State Folks; 13, Lulu Glaser; 14, “Jesse James.” Cuas. F. Morse. RICHMOND, KY.—-New Opera House (D «. Wiggins & Bros., Mgrs.). “The Missouri Girl,” 29th, to packed house; fine performances. Miss Raymond and Mr. Harrison deserve special mention. Coming: “Old Arkansaw,” Feb. 7. Grand Opera Hoge (B. Jouett, Sec.). “A Country Kid,” 27th, to large and appreciative audience. Mt Scovill’s portrayal of the country kid was the best seen here for quite a while. Coming: Herald Square Stock Co., week of Feb, 9. P. L. WILLGING. FERNANDINA, FLA.—Lyceum Theater (J. F. Livingston, resident manager). Gorton’s Minstrels, Jan. 26, to big house, in spite of cold and rainy weather. The firstpart settings were very good. Coming: “Star Boarder,” Feb. 4; *“Peck’s Bad Boy,” booked for Jan. 27, failed to show up. The Lyceum nas been leased to J. C. Beck, Jr., manager of the Florida Lyceum Circuit for five years. Extensive repairs will be made and the house will be enlarged. SHAMOKIN, PA.—G. A. R. Opera House (J. F. Osler, Mgr.). Al. G. Fields’ minstrels, Jan. 28, played to crowded house. “A Woman's Secret,” Jan. 29; Morrison Comedy Co., week Feb. 2. Fraternity The ater (W. D. Nields, Mgr.). Stetson’s Un cle Tom’s Cabin,’ Jan. 27, pleased a crowded matinee and night. “The Prisoner of Zenda,” Feb. 2; “Two Girls,” Feb. 6. Ep. F. H1GGIns. MARTINSBURG, W. VA.—Central Opera House (A. Lambert, Mgr.). Jan. 22, “Winchester,” to a large and delighted audience. Jan. 28, Lincoln J. Carter's scenic production, “The Heart of Chicago,” to S. R. O. The scenery was beautiful, and the play was one of the best ever shown here. Coming: Lyman H, Howe's moving pictures, under the auspices of the No. 778 BS. Fi O. Tae a TIFFIN, O.—Noble’s Opera House (C. F. Collins, Mgr.). Jan. 23, Isabel Irving, in Winston Churchill's great play, “The Crisis,” played to one of the largest and best pleased audiences this season. Play is very good; company fine. Coming: “When the Bell Tolls,” Jan. 29; “Hunting for Hawkins,’ Monday, Feb. 2. 2 RANDOLPH HopKIns. CaNAL Dover, 0O.—Big Four Opera mouse (Beiter & Cox, Mgrs.). “A Stanuard Article’ played to a poor house, Jan. 24. The show, however, was good, and Alma Stir ling, as the leading lady, was great. They would have a fine crowd if a return date was played. “The Denver Express" billed for the 31st. Jos, C. HosTerier. WINONA, MINN.-—Winona Opera House (O. F. Burlingame, Mgr.). The Jefferson company played on the evening of the 27th to a very appreciative audience. Costumes were elegant. “The Rivals” pleased all. Every seat in the house was sold; paper good. Coming: Van Dyke and Orton Co., Feb. 2-7. “Captain Jinks,” Feb. 11. J. A. H. WINCHESTER, KY.—Winchester Opera House (Bryan & Martin, Mgrs.). Lewis Morrison, in “Faust,” Jan 27; good house; production fair. ‘The Country Kid,” Jan. 28; the whole company made good, and | j played to a big house. Coming: “Mis souri Girl,” Jan, 31. W. B..Patton will be seen here in-*The Minister's. Son” on Feb. 3. Frank C. Murpry. GAINESVILLE, TEX.—Brown's Opera House. Jan. 23, Haverly’s Mastodon Minstrels played to a full house,.and. every one pleased. The Elks gave the boys a “smoker” after the show, at the club rooms, where all spent a few happy social. hours. We hope to dave the pleasure of having them with us again. Jan. 29, “Who, What, When” minstrels. D HIGGINs. ALBUQUERQUE, N. M.—Columbo Hal! (Cc. A. Matson, Mgr.). Krause Taylor company, Jan. 12-15; crowded house each night; the show is an excellent one. Coming: Curtiss Comedy Co., Jan, 28-29; Jules Walters’ “Sidetracked,” Jan. 31; “James ~ in Missouri,” Feb. 4; Jas. Neill Co., ‘eb. 16 NEWPORT NEWS, VA.—Academy of Music (Harry Bernstein, Mgr.). Jan. 26, Al. H. Wilson, to a well-filled house; show pleased immensely. Wm, H. Crane will ve received by an S. R. O. house the 29th, J. B. W. CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND.—Marguerita Sylva, in “Lhe Strollers,” Jan. 28, to advanced prices and gvod business. KenTON, O.—‘When the Bell Tolls,” at Dickson s Opera House, Jan. 2 u vusiless and good company. -~v NEW HAVEN, CONN.—E. 8S. Willard opened the week of Jan. 26 for three nights and a mauhee at the Hyperion. Thursday there is nothing doing, giving Manager Geo. b. Bunnell an opportunity to go down to Bridgeport aud bank his money. G. B. got into that habit while a partof P. T. Barnum. During the bhippodrome season there was more draw out than draw in. Friday Virginia Harned in Iris but the ire is up in Springtield where a preacher don't want the play and many people do not want his preaching. Saturday and matinee, Klaw & Erlanger'’s Troubadours, In The Liberty Belles. The Grand is is not so grand as the Hyperion except in name but it is capacious and holds a good deal in the upper story and the same can be said of both Bunnell and Van Buren although the former has a bald spot on the top of his head, the hair being worn off touring in Pulimaus in ‘The Good Old Sammer Time"’ of William C. Coup. The leading Indy did what she could for Her Children’s Sake during three nights and a matinee and the last of the week everybody will probably go in free for the announcement reads For Love and Honor--and salaries. Hearts of Oak--not soak, is down for Feb. 24. Mattie is Keene at Poli's in Ella Wheeler Willcox’s playlette, Her First Divorce Case. The other feotnres are Terry and Elmer. Al. Lawrence, The Garvellas, W. H. Denny. Hacker & Lester, Jobnsons Three, Nellie Theo. Poli ia strong on teams becanse he wants something that will pull. Frank A. Munsey lectured on Journalism at Yale Collere ‘wherenpon all the students were roine on the paners ‘‘for a life work’’.. Poliwans in despair until Prof. Anderson of Yale began the Cevelopment ef the feet by iastrnueting the «tudents in the jie and the Trish reel: next season the professer will put the .puplis throuch ‘the eloc. In two vears the professor onght fd re‘urce the salaries of yandeville performers one half. The threatened invasion-ef the stage br Mniversity gradnates ghonld seeare the immed}. ate attention of Gen.’ Faller Golden and the White Refs: meantime, President Tadley f< on Pc garner the hat anil the Herne] number of weeiis Me forgetting the mee ties. £ ir kin and remembering CHARLES FH. DAY. _OTTUMWA, IA.-—New Market St., Theatre (J. Frank Jersey, Myr.) Tracy the Outlaw, 19, pleased a full house. Prisoner of Zenda, 20, good house, satisfactory performance. The sign of the Cross, 22, deserved better patronage. The play resembles in no small degree the famous Quo Vadis and is rich in its Staging and dramatic incidents. Floredora, 24, to 8. R. 0. It abounds in catchy music and witicisms, making a most pleasing entertainment. Ottumwa has cained a reputation this season as a good comic opera town through the efforts of Manager Jersey. Brothers Byrne, 26 to good business. A Poor Relation, 29, fair business. Horace Lewis appeared for the first time as a star in Ottumwa in the title role. He exhibits a very good understanding of his part. The balance of the Co.. was adequate. The Gay Lord Quex, 30, Denver Express, Feb. 2, The Roy Tramp. 3, The StrolJers, 7, Foxy Grandpa, 10. Howard Kyle, 12, The Fisherman's Daughter, 18, Prinvess Chic. 20, The Ragged Hero. 24, Rudolph and Adolf, 25. Grand Opera Honse. (Edward Moehn. Acting Mer.) The Fays, 19-24, to capacity houses myestified and pleased. King of Tramps. 80, cancelled on account of disbanding. The Denver Express changed to the New Market St.. Theatre to apnear Feb. 2. The Devil's Lane (return) 11. The Grand Onvera House will soon have a new manager in Liowd T. Dorsey of Chicagco. Mr. Dorsey is now in New York negotiating bookings for the Grand. It is rumored that Ottumwa will bave a new theatre In the near future and it will be one of manager Jerser'’s enter. nrises. F. A. WORK. Ce AarERLD, PA.—New Opera House (T. E. LU Mer.) Pete Baker in Cris and Lenz, Jan. 15, fair business, pleased, Scenery all special. Maud Muller Jan, 17, to big house was one of the best of this season. Scenery for the entire performance, elegant wardrobe. If Co. would play a return date the house would not hold the people. Edward Stock Co., Jan. 22-23-24, to good business, fairly pleased. Melvil and May a musical team with this Co., deserve special mention for their good work. Orlental Troubadours, Jan. 26-27, good business, first class satisfaction. Coming, Stetson's U. T. C. Feb. 3: The Prisoner of Zenda, 7; When the Bell Tolls, 11. 8ST. PARIS, 0.—Union Opera House (Don. J. Rarley, Mgr.) Columbian Male Quartette, Jan. 22 fairly pleased a good house. A Homespun Heart, Jan, 30 to light business proved poor performance. Coming. Two Merry Tramps, Feb. 4. Lecture, Sam'l P. Leland, Feb, 2, J. K. Vetter ahead of Two Merry Tramps was here Wednesday booming his show, Tke Bull business manager of Homespun Hearts is suffering from a #0vere attack of rhuematism, 3 . n — a. on ee. —s. ans aa aa —~