Variety (March 1910)

VARIETY PROBABLE BOYCOTT OF ARTISTS. Chicago, March 2. It is highly probable that all artists not members of Local No. 4, Actors' Union, snd who work for Frank Q. Doyle, will be declared "unfair" to unionized labor. The musicians' and stage hands' unions may be called upon to walk out when such acts appear in a theatre under the juris- diction of Local No. 4. This arises out of the boycott declared Jan. 10 against Frank Q. Doyle by the Actors' Union through the Chicago Federa- tion of Labor. Next Sunday S. Ricardo, president of that local, which is chartered by New York Local No. 1, which in turn is char- tered by the American Federation of Labor, says he will introduce a resolution in the Chicago Central Federation declar- ing all artists who work for Doyle "un- fair" to the labor movement. Mr. Ricardo has promised that the resolution will be offered, and President John Fitzpatrlck, of the local Federation, has declared that if it is introduced, it will go through. Doyle has been using a great many White Rats in his bookings, and it is likely that there will be as much bitterness between the two artists' organi- zations here as there is in New York over State legislation. Once the Federation resolution is passed notice will be sent to all the labor-unions in tho United Staes allied with the American Federation, and their members will be instructed not to take part in any perfo rma nce given by non-union artbts. It looks like a clinch between the Union and the White Rats. Unless the con- troversy is settled it would also withdraw from the Rats the support of all labor sympathy, should that organization strike against the managers. According to S. Ricardo the Local No. 4 has 600 members in good standing. Doyle was on the "unfair*' list before, but through the intervention of Harry Mjountford the boycott was removed. Two days after Mountford left Chicago, members of the union who had dissented from the plan to place Doyle on the "fair list" gained their point and he was again declared under the ban and has remained so since. WANT PUBLIC PARK. The residents of Washington Heights, a section in the north of Manhattan Island, have formed an association with the object of petitioning the city author- ities to start condemnation proceedings. They want to have Paradise Park in Fort George, overlooking Spuyten Duyvil Creek, turned into a public park. The property is now owned by Jos. Schenck and his brother. They say that con- demnation proceedings are unnecessary, as they are quite ready to sell their holding. CORT AFTER A PIRATE. Ed V. Giroux, the eastern representa- tive of John Cort, recently received in- formation that H. J. Quinn had been pro- ducing an unauthorized version of "King Dodo," to which John Cort holds the rights, under the-title of "The Whimsical King." Benefits for firemen and other local organization* in Maine and Massa- chusetts have taken place, and on Wash- ington's Birthday a performance at Haver- hill was stopped through Giroux's repre- sentations. DANCER A SENSATION. In operatic circles this week Anna Pav- lowa at the Metropolitan is the sensation. She is a dancer from the Imperial Opera, St. Petersburg, and appeared in the ballet of "Oopelia" Monday night. Her success was instant. Michael Nordkine, also from Russia and the Imperial Opera there, danced with Pavlowa, bringing himself much honors. All the New York dailies went into rap- tures over the couple, the young woman particularly. The Times on Wednesday after seeing the couple in what was prob- ably a series of "whirlwind" dances on Tuesday evening at a special performance pronounced Pavlowa the most wonderful dancer who had ever appeared in this country- The Times said that often she appeared to float in the air. VAUDEVILLE AND LOBSTERS. Waterville, Me., March 2. Just because Manager Kelleher, of the Opera House, was successful in competi- tion with F. D. Robinson in securing a lease of the theatre from the city, Robin- son is expressing his opinion of the man- ager and the Mayor in a part of the advertising he runs in the local papers for "Robinson's Market." He runs a 'five- inch double," well arranged and skilfully designed advertisement, half of which goes for his personal opinion and half for prices. Incidentally Robinson gives credit to the Silver Theatre for introducing vaude- ville to Waterville, and he asserts that moving pictures would be grand opera in comparison to shows the town would have had but for the Silver. In the same "ad" he announces "Live Lobsters today; tele- phone for prices." RYAN PLANS ANOTHER. Newport, Ky., March 2. John J. Ryan has purchased for $18,000 the property at Sixth and Monmouth Streets, and as soon as the deeds are passed will begin the work of demolishing the building thereon to make way for the construction of a theatre to cost close to $70,000 with a seating capac- ity of 1,400, in which will be presented "pop" vaudeville. Ryan now has theatres under construc- tion at Covington and Middletown, the last mentioned house being nearly ready to open. MORMON ORGANIST IN THEATRE. Salt Lake City, March 2. J. J. McClellan, known to tourists throughout the country as the organist in the Mormon Tabernacle here, has signed contracts with the Morris people to act as the leader of the orchestra of "The New- house," the Morris theatre now being built by Samuel Newhouse. ONE-HOUR MINSTRELS. A Roof Garden Minstrel Troupe is be- ing organized by William L. Lykens, the adjunct to the Casey Agency. Mr. Ly- kens says the blackface production will be designed for roof gardens during the sum- mer. The turn will run an hour, giving a minstrel first part only. A CINCINNATI REPORT. Cincinnati, March 2. From information at hand and not- withstanding the denials, it is pretty thoroughly understood that the Orpheum, playing William Morris bookings, will become a "pop" vaudeville house com- mencing with the first week in April. The Loew Enterprises will manage the theatre under the new policy. Marcus Loew and Adolph Zukor, both of the Loew corporation, were in the city laBt Friday, when the deal was closed it is said. J. L. Rhinock, another of the company's members and close to the Anderson-Ziegler faction was also here. While Loew's has Heuck's Opera House, the Orpheum is in another part of the city, in the residential district. It has not affected business at Anderson & Ziegler's Columbia, since opening, and is too far away from the main traffic artery to be considered "opposition.." Through its location it is doubtful if the Orpheum has made any money since playing vaudeville. I. M. Martin, its promoter and manager, is still in a Bal- timore hospital, where he had an opera- tion performed recently. The best business has been during the past two weeks while Eltinge has been heading the bills. BRADY TRYING TWO. Next Monday, March 7, William A. Brady will give two new plays their first performance with a view of judging the merits. "Mother," a drama by Jules Eckert Goodman, will be given its pre- miere in Plainfield, N. J., with Emma Dunn heading the cast. "The Detective," by Rose O'Neill, goes on at Red Bank, N. J., for the first time. Chas. W. McClintock, who will be gen- eral representative for Miller Bros. "101 Ranch Wild West" this season has covered the advance work for "Mother" in a few of the early towns on the route. COMMISSION SUIT DISCONTINUED. The suit instituted by Joseph Shea against Bedini and Arthur for commis- sions amounting to $320, was discontinued late last week, upon a motion of the com- plainant to withdraw and amend his com- plaint and start a new action. Shea claimed the commission for book- ing Bedini and Arthur for forty weeks on the late Klaw & Erlanger "Advanced Vaudeville" time. Questioned by Leon Laski, for Bedini and Arthur, as to spe- cific contracts entered into, the complain- ant-could not answer; and when the coun- sel for the defendants moved for the filing of a bill of particulars, the action with- drawing the original complainant fol- lowed. Shea may now commence a new action. The suit was before Justice Mc- Avoy in the Municipal Court. Laura Bruce and Sadie Gibbons have formed a "sister" act. Y0RKE AND ADAMS' ANNUAL. Yorke and Adams closed their season Saturday night at the Grand Opera House, Brooklyn, where they were playing in "In Africa." They have commissioned Alf T. Wilton to offer them to the vaudeville managers, having arranged a comedy turn in "one." Week of March 14 they Will open if the offering can be whipped in WILL LOBE BIO BBHAD WINNER. Corse Payton's Lea Avenue, the original Brooklyn home of Cons and his stock company, will be torn down to permit the extension of Lee Avenue through the property upon which the house stands. This will be the last season of the theatre. It is said that Payton may se- cure the Amphion, to which he will trans- fer his stock operations next season. BOSTON ELKS' DEDICATION. Boston, March 2. Boston Lodge of Elks, No. 10, will de- dicate its new club house and Elks' Home on Somerset Street on Sunday, March 20. The land, building and appointments represent $300,000 outlay. It was to be dedicated shortly after Christmas but fire did $10,000 damage to it and delayed the opening. It is expected that over 1,000 Elks and guests will attend the dedication. All the Exalted Rulers of the Metropolitan Dis- trict, the Grand Officers, the three District Deputies of Massachusetts, Governor Draper, Mayor Fitzgerald and escorts, United States Senator Lodge and mem- bers of the congressional delegation who are in the city are pledged to attend. Many members of the theatrical profes- sion, managers and actors both, will be present. Boston Lodge contains many celebrated theatrical names on its rolls, such as Nat Goodwin, Jerry Cohan and others. Managers Thomas B. Othein, of the Colonial, and Al. Sheehan, of the Tremont, Treasurers Fred Magrath, of the Majestic, and William Lothrop of the Boston, and others of the managerial con- tingent are members. Elk actors playing Boston that week will be present as well. An elaborate program of exercises has been arranged by the dedication com- mittee of which Past Exalted Ruler .James L. Johnston, of Boston Lodge, is chairman and Attorney Junius T. Auer- bach is secretary. POLICE WATCH DANCER Any wise second-story expert could have made a fine killing in Yonkers Mon- day afternoon. Rajah was the headliner at the Warbujton, and that part of the town was practically unpoliced, nearly a score of plain clothes men and uniformed patrolmen having been assigned to cover the house and see that there was no vio- lation of the law. The dancer had been billed like a three- ring circus, and the city over the New York line was fairly palpitating wfth ex- pectancy. In addition to the Yonkers coppers a detective from Mount Vernon was on hand to look the act over with a view to reporting to his superiors. After the act the guardians of the peace declared themselves satisfied that every- thing was eminently proper and departed. WEST END PARK LEASED. New Orleans, March 2. The lacal railway company has leased West End Park for the coming season and the entertainment will be four vaudeville numbers, pictures and bands. "The Golden Girl" closes its tour to- morrow (Saturday) night at Ann Arbor, Mich. The company will be returned to Chicago by Mort H. Singer.