Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1892-07-10

Notwithstanding the fact that this is
Presidential year and naturally a hard |
one on theatrical enterprises, the num- |
Der Of shows that will take the road is |
larger than ever. Hundreds Of new en-
terprises are now securing dates all
over the country. Many OF them are Of |
she ordinary and some are elaborate
productions. Three-fOurths OF the
poorer ones will close before the end Of
1892. Those that continue after that
time may live TO see the season through.
There is nothing so uncertain as
show with only capital to get
along under favorable circum-
stances. There will be az least dozen
PLAYS this fall that will SAVIOR OF the rail-
road variety A Railroad Ticket, The
Operator, Nellie the Mail Girl, The Lin
tied Express, and others OF that Tx, will
try fortunes with the limited Mail and
East Mail, both OF which have made for
tunes for the owners. The number OF
One-horse companies who will carry
brass bands next season is surprising. A
brass band is drawing card In some
cities, but shows with bands are usually
only fair in quality and many patrons OF
the theatres refuse 20 attend them.
Jake ROsenthal, who has been hust-
ling over the country for the past season
with "A Little Tycoon" is now prepar-
lux TO launch the well-knOTn comic
opera, "Tar and Tartar" The prOduc-
tiOn was booked for the Opera House
last season but for some reason failed to
come. have no doubt that the piece
will be satisfactorily received when pro-
duced here Digby Bell played the
leading role 10 the opera and made a
reputation TO be proud Of. Bell will not
be 10 RosenthaPs company this year, but
that energetic manager has secured a
good actor for the place vacated by
Bell. Rosenthal has been very success
full, pecuniarily, since he went
into the amusement business. There
IS one stain on his character, however,
that can never be erased. He organ
ized 'The Hustler" a farce comedy
that has been floating over the road for
three years. The show never was worth
much but Jake sucked the LIES blood
out Of the enterprise, tried to make the
people OF the country believe he had a
good show and finally sold out his in
terest at big profit Wheeling thea
ter goers have not had the misfortune
TO strike "The Hustler" and they should
be glad Of it.
Next season Lizzie Evans will appear
in a new play by Martha Morton, enti-
tied "The Little Blacksmith in which
she has a role eminently fitted for the
display Of her brilliant talents. Miss
Evans was only fairly successful last
year in "Miss Prue." The play told a
simple story OF New England life, and
while somewhat charming did not
catch on as expected. 1t will be hard
for this little lady 10 get a play that
will az her better than FOgg's Ferry.
Had Miss Evans played with managers
who were bright ia the show business
ste would have been further up the lad
der II fame than she is. after all 10 Is
the business end Of theatrical venture
that counts. A manager who knows
his profession thoroughly coins money
for himself and lifts his "Star" so that
the brightness thereof is plainly seen.
Milton Mobiles has written three sue
cessful plays and is now on one For
Revenue Only" For revenue only is
what most Of the boys are after and the
name savors of success. One thing is
certain Of MOBILES plays the principal
character of the piece will be success,
as he can make a production please his
patrons every time. Mobiles wrote
"The Phoenix" and who has not heard
the quotation And the william still pur-
sued her." MOBILES made the expression
familiar all over the country.
One of the advantages enjoyed by
London music hall singer is that he can
sing at four or FIVE music halls during
the same evening After each turn"
he jumps into a cab in waiting at the
stage entrance and is driven 70 another
music hall. AS the programme is so ar
ranged that the performer can come in
at any time during the evening and sing
his songs the audience is prepared for
his appearance by a card hung at the
side OF the stage In this manner the
average music hall singer is enabled 70
earn about 81 or S35 at each house Of
amusement, making a total from Sl40
to Sl75 weekly.
Lillian Russell Is fighting her former
manager, Mr.. Duff, with good deal Of
earneStness. She deserted him three or
four years ago, when she had got into
the habit of breaking contracts, and
went over 20 the Casino TO sing for the
Aronsons. Mr. Duf claimed that her
services belonged TO him, and his claim
was sustained by the courts. He was
awarded damages 70 the extent Of 81
600.
The pecuniary adVan sage Of a reputa-
tiOn as q comic singer In London will
readily be seen when the prices paid in
the latter city are compared with those
received by well-known artists In the
United States Take, for instance,
Maggid Cline, who is recognized as one
Of TIE foremost artists IN this country.
Her weekly income does not exceed on
an average $3.50 weekly, which IS near
" 500 in excess OF the sum received by
singers who have not attained her ce-
Iebrity. Probably the best paid variety
singer in London, with the exception Of
Miss Marie Lotus, is Jenny Hill. She
earns at no time less than $500 per
week.
Joe Emmett is taking daily lessons in
voice culture, and promises to sing as
we'll as bis father ever did by the time
his next seasons work begins.
A new play in French, by Oscar Wilde,
has been bought by Sarah Bernhardt
He says It is a sensual" play. 1t tells
the story Of the girl dancing for Herod
and receiving in return the Head OF
John the Baptist.
Frank Wills will probably join hands
and fortunes with his old pard, John
Henshaw, for next season. This will
be a sensible move. Wills is at present, |
however, booking himself for his new
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