New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-01-05
NOTES OF THE STAGE.
Klaw & Erlanger Lose Three Companies for
the Season-W. H. Thompson at Madi-
son Square.

Marc Klaw said last night that the "Ben-Hur"
company, which was to follow the Mr.. Blue
Beard company at the Iroquois Theatre. in Chi
cago, would be disbanded for the season. 1t was
the intention of the firm to put 1t into Chicago for
q long run. and other stage IS available large
enough for the production the company will cease
playing OF course. the Mr.. Blue Beard production
was destroyed beyond recognition and that play will
be seen no more. The death OF Jerome Sykes
caused The Billionaire' to be withdrawn. making
three large productions OF this firm which have
suddenly and unexpectedly ceased for the sea-
son. within the brief space Of ten days.
After the two weeks engagement of Candida"
with Arnold DAILY. at the Madison Square Theatre.
which began last night. w. H Thompson will be
seen there Tho Secret OF Poltchnelle, by Pierre
Wolfe. which has been great success In Paris and
over the Continent The piece Is under the direo-
ton of James X Hackeet. and will open in Pitts
burg next Monday. SO that Mr.. Hackett can look
after the opening performances.
Justice Leventritt decided in the Supreme Court
Yesterday that the partnership between Joseph
Brooks and David Belasco in the play The Auc-
tioneer" IN which David Warfeld is the star. must
be dissolved on account of the dssensions Which
have broken out between them Brooks is inter-
ested with KIaw & Granger. while Warhelc Is
playing in one Of tho theatres friendly to Beasco
Justice Ieventritt said he must grant the motion
to dissolve the partnership and appoint receiver.
From the charges made by both parties. he said II
l
AS 10 the receiver. Justice Leventritt SAID that'
were il not that the actor whose services are the
most important feature of the matter mas refused
10 continue his services unless the court appoint
BeIasco receiver he might have appointed him. nut
with that fact in view no would not make any
such appointment He suggested that the parties
on both sides submit to him a list or names from
which make the appointment
The performance OF The Darling Of the Gods IN
the Lee Avenue Theatre in Brooklyn last night
was signalized not only by a large attendance OF
the sort of people who have not been accustomed
to pstronize this house. but by an attack on the
theatrical syndicate by Mr.. Beasco. The manager
was called out after the fourth act and said:
I have asked you 10 come here to this theatre TO-
I night because the policy Of the men who contro!
tho majority OF theatres has made II necessary Tor
me 10 stand alone. | forced 10 take TINS posi-
ton owing 10 my great misfortune or Vaiulng arr
. over commercialisn. The syndicate has sought
I 10 dictate how and where ] snaA preSeni
nv stars and plays. This / cannot endure would
rather retire from the business or so BACK again
10 the beginning. years ago. when SOLD papers
in the streets OF Frisco. 1 was determined MISS
{ Rates should appear IN Brooklyn. since you nav
stood by me in tire past thank You for standing
nv me now" The audience, after the speech rose
i'm their seats and cheered. crying BTavo! again
3 aEain.