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Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-24

Gerald Narcourt, Carol Marshall and
Elsie Esmond are all in the cast.
ORPHEUM-May Tully, an actress
whose ability in the legitimate has long
been recognized, makes her first vaude-
Vile appearance in dramatic playlet
at the Orpheum this week. Bert Levy,
a cartoonist Of some note, will depict
famous men and events in novel way.
The Olivettis are instrumentalists in
the guise of wandering minstrels.
Johnny Johns, better known as the lit
tie man in black, has monologue turn.
The holdovers are Ned Wayburn's
Dancing Daisies and Louise Mink, By
ron and Langdon, Quigg Mackey and
Nickerson, and the Flood brothers.
GRANDPA Stranger in Town" with
Frank Beamlsh in the title role is the
weeks offering at the Grand. 1t is a
comedy with music, and differs from
the musical comedy of the past few
years III having a stronger and more
connected plot. In this respect it re-
calls the earlier Hoyt comedies. Frank
Beamish was with all the Hoyt musi-
cal comedies and has also appeared
here in serious and character parts. Mr..
Beamish has the support of company
including Miss Rita Knight, who may
be remembered in connection with the
original production of The Liberty
Belles'' ''
FISCHER 'S-This week Manager
Fischer will present his company in
another of Fred l.. Griffiths' musical
farce comedies, TOO Much Father"
In the cast will be Billy Onslow, F. j.
Waelder, Pete Gerald, Miss Cecil
Comyngs and Miss Nan Sutherland.
The Fischer dancing girls will be seen
in new musical numbers, and each of
the principals will contribute songs.
UNIQUE-The Unique for this week
offers the following interesting pro-
gram: Barry and Clark, gymnasts and
acrobats; Dorothy Raymond and Tracy
McDermott in IAN Indian Romance"
John e. Drew. comedian, singer and
dancer; Unique Comedy company in a
one-act farce comedy, 1.-The Wandering
Kid" illustrated songs by Homer
Long, and the latest moving pictures
upon the Unique-o-scope.
PEOPLE'S-Starting with a Tuesday
matinee the Peoples bill includes the
Alpine family of wire artists; Combs
and Stone, dramatic and singing spe-
cialty artists; Tony Williams, come
dian; Ethel Rose, terpsichorean queen;
William Window, minstrel singer;
Charles Duncan, singing comedian;
Harry Lorraine, baritone, and new an
imated motion pictures.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-24
Greenroon GOSSIP

Puccini, composer OF La Boheme,a
Madam Butterfly and other sue
cesses, the great Italian master, has
returned to Europe to write new
opera and Henry w. Savage has con-
tract for the American rights.
Cecilia LOTUS now the leading come
dienne of the Joe Weber company In
New York, has been In conference with
Henry Miller for the past couple of
weeks, and will be starred by the latter
next season.
Richard Mansfield will close his sea-
son on April "a, and will sail for Eng
land on the Tuesday following. He win
Thames. adjoining Windsor castle.
Nance O'Neill has been engaged for
the title role of Cleo" the play in
which Mrs. Carter was TO have been
starred. The drama is to have its pre-
miere in April
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-24

that the c. .n;ng season of The Cali
fornians at the Auditorium ought to
offer the same opportunity to budding
musical genius here. There are un-
doubtedly men and women in Los An
geles who have written operas or musi-
cal comedies which they have tried in
vain to present on the boards through
now stand, this is out of the question;
only the close inner circle of New York
ltberettists and composers can break
into the magic realm of the footlights.
But The Californians, if they are wise,
will take page from the Burbanks
book of success and give few of the
local aspirants in their field a chance.
No great harm can be done; any local
effort that is even passable will run a
week, on curiosity If nothing else. And
great winner-a la the Tully play
might be found. It would seem that
Manager Dewey and Tom Karl would
see the point In this. Maybe they do.
Reports are that this opera company
is coming on well, and that when 1t
makes its bow about May / Los An
geles will be surprised and delighted.
Certainly there Is room for 1t; this
town is music-crazy when that music
comes in operatic form, and the lighter
variety has as strong a following-if
good-as has the grand brand. The
promise is that the company will be
strong in good voices and in chorus,
and that ensemble effects will be
sought rather than stellar exploitation,
which is wise. Little care has Los An
geles for noted singers of the lighter
sort unless backed up by good, young,
fresh and pretty chorus, and a perfect
ensemble, and Manager Dewey is wise
in following this plan. His announce
ments of principals so far show excel
lent judgment and the future OF the
company looks bright. Los Angeles
will be delighted to welcome 1t, un-
doubtedly.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-24
NOTES BY THE
MATINEE MAN

n RADLEE MARTIN, w!4o arrived
r. a few days ago to LA with the
- Belasco compan", stepped in to
thank me for the kind things said
about him. (Now, isn't that unprece-
dented? Actors always kick at bad
notices, but acknowledge good ones?
SeldomD But Martin Cid, and he told
me a funny story.
II was passing through Modesto a
few weeks past with The Umpire COM
pany and we went to the only hotel in
the place that looked worth while. 1t
was full, so we went to the next.
What's the name of this house" 1
asked as we put our grips down.
"'Well,' drawled the clerk, we calls
it tn Gran Central, but the last o
youse fellers that was here called it
'Th' Limit, and we let it go at that
"And l have profound respect for
the fellow who so christened 1t"
Sedley Brown is going to San Fran
cisco and Dick Ferris will manage the
Auditorium stage himself during the
remaining four weeks of his company s
stay. BY the way, can you realize that
only one more month remains of Dick
and his clever players? Isn't it de-
quained with Dick and his lovely wife
and he up and takes her away. Too
bad. But he returns in November;
that's the cheering note in the gloom
of his departure.
1 can say this for Dick, quite outside
of all the good things that have been
written of him professionally. He is
one of the best and most generous
chaps in the "profesh." He utterly
Al y 10 nf hi to
own Importance which makes most
actor men impossible; he is free from
strut and buster; he Is genial ever and
he knows the business from A to q
and back again. If he could have done
fraction that he wished during his
stay here, he'd have walked this town
up theatrically such as was never done
before. We can await his return
with the utmost confidence that his
engagement here so far has been mere
ly a feeling out, and that the real big
noise Will be heard when his season
opens next fall,
And Florence Stone? All, how adjec-
tives do fail sometimes. l only wish 1
had the pen of a Henry James and the
Imagination of a Jules Verne, that l
might do her Justice. How happy we
will all be to see her come again.
L HeaTu All lllGlCoNihb ohOAy q ~"
days ago-verihed by afidavits-about
Harry Glazier of the Belasco and
Frank Beamish, who will play "A
Stranger in Town" at the Grand today.
1t concerned the days when both these
artists played with Ralph Cummings
at the Lafayette in Detroit, Mich, way
back in 1894. One play in which both
were seen was denominated Peaceful
Valley" but was in reality everything
but a valley of peace. 1t was during
the progress of this play that Beamish,
Glazier and another actor told Cum
mings that they couldn't stand him any
longer, and gave him the customary
two weeks notice. Quite different YER
sions of the matter were handed out to
the press by the strikers and the man
ager, and would like to have Beamish
and Glazier take me out to lunch this
week and give me the facts.
Jack Blackwood went up to the
quake town TO see the opening OF the
Alcazar last Monday. He likes It; says
1t is a pretty house and has a good
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-24

Jack Blackwood went up to the
quake town TO see the opening OF the
Alcazar last Monday. He likes 1t; says
1t is a pretty house and has a good
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-24

company. But he is still satisfied with
the Belasco, as regards both company
and theater.
San Francisco is all right" said he,
"but Los Angeles for mine.
Here too, Pete.
Dickey Mansfield is at 'em again.
This time he is charged with so abus-
ing Emma Dunn, his leading woman,
that she was forced to quit. She says
he hit her in the back and Jared her
nerve cente; S, picked her up and threw
her on top of stage house and stood
behind set rocks and hissed "Rotten!"
at her while she was delivering her
lines. Dickey really seems quite a
brute. Several friends of mine besides
Emma, who is one of the most charm
ing girls on the stage, have tried him,
and all have come forth wrecks. All.
save Florence Rockwell, who was with
him a year ago; she called him down
hard the first time he chirped at her,
and never had another word from him.
But she's the only woman l ever knew
who could tame the lion. 1 think
Dickey has a bad case of exaggerated
ego, yclept swell head in plain Eng
lish.
I had the pleasure of dining with
charming Jeanette Lowrie last week,
and a clever little woman she is. And
she is as fine off the stage as she is on.
Is is seldom that one finds this; as
rare as 1t is as to strike q woman who
looks as we'll in tights as she does in
skirts, and vice versa; usually, they are
good in one costume or another, and
not often in both. But Miss Lowrie
is witch in petticoats and winner
when one considers her understandings,
while in street costume she is simply a
lovely woman. More success to her.
Now that Ollie Morosco is going to
give DR.. Bachman's drama a chance
don't sec why he doesn't produce the
effort of a certain feminine ex-confrere
of mine, who has written a play since
she quit her vitriolic outbursts against
the profession. Why can't Ollie be gall
liant
I understand that the Trilby contest
between Miss Van Buren, Miss Esmond
and Miss Gilbert will be arranged at
the Burbank as soon as circumstances
will permit all three ladies to bare
their tootsies in the same play Hither-
to. they have had to do this one at a
time. am awaiting the contest with
keen interest.
Olinto lombard, who viii be basso
in the new Californians' opera company
at the Auditorium is having the hard
est time of his life now. He Is here
studying English; he spoke only
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-24
SCENE FROM "THE GENIUS" AT THE MASON

appear in San Francisco for season,
playing her newest success, 1.-THE
Straight Road" as we'll as 1.-The Wom-
an In the Case" Resurrection" 1.-THE
Kreutzer Sonata" and LA Tosca." It is
the idea Of her managers to make Miss
Walsh's week In Los Angeles a dra-
matte festival. 1t is proposed to pre-
sent her in different play every night
and at the two matinees. This will give
theater-goers Of Los Angeles the on
portunity of seeing Miss Walsh in
eight, different plays in one week.
Never before in the history of her
career has Miss Walsh consented to
play this many different plays in SO
limited time.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-24

Olinto lombard, who win be basso
in the new Californians' opera company
at the Auditorium, is having the hard
est time OF his life now. He is here
studying English he spoke only
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-24
The Weeks Bills

MASON-Nat C. Goodwin in repertoire.
BELASCO-"The ManXman."
RIUM-"Theodora" and Par
sifal."
BURBANK-"Under the Bear Flag"
RPHEUM-Vaudeville
GRANDPA Stranger in Town"
FISCHER 'S-Burlesque.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
OPLE'S-Vaudeville
UNIQUELY ,udeville.
THIS is the one city in the United
States outside New York and
\ Chicago where a local playwright
can get a hearing. If a Los Angeles
man or woman writes anything for the
stage it is almost certain that one or
the other of the stock houses will give
lit a chance. And the consequence is
THAT Los Angeles has developed quite a
colony of playwriters.
oliver Morosco is the most generous
in this respect. So far, it is pleasure
to record, he hasn't put on thing that
hasn't gone well here, and some OF his
productions have been big winners.
He has offered an opening to Harry
Cottrell, Ella Wheeler Wilcox, Richard
Watson Tully and several more that
might be named, and all three mem
toned have seen their work reach
broadway, New York. in one form or
another. Mrs. Wilcoxs "Mizpah"
didn't set New York afire, but 1t is to
be produced i'm London just the same
Harry Cottrell's effort met with harsh
criticism, but he can knock at any
door now and at least enter, And
Tully's "Juanita of San Juan" re-
vamped into "The Rose O. the Rancho
-. ho,,ta 2alasco is the one greatest
snecess in years. All of which must
All the Morosean heart with deep joy.
Another local play Under the Bear
Flag" by DR.. julius Baehman, goes on
at the Burbank today, and much specu-
lation hinges about 1t as to it's success
More can be told tonight, but Mr.. Mo-
rosco has faith in 1t, and he hasn't
gone wrong yet.
All of which minds one TO remark
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-24

italian before. AS all his roles must
be sung in the mother tongue he is
hustling to acquire it. English in six
weeks is no easy task, but Lombard
is refusing now to talk anything else,
and as that is the way to learn,
have faith in his conquering enough of
its complexities to permit of his singing
a role, at least. Anyhow, he can't do
worse than did some of the San Carlo
people who struggled with the soft
italian in such ludicrous fashion.
Will any local scribe be enterprising
enough to get Emma Goodrich to tell
the real facts as to whether or not
she presented Evelyn Nesbit Thaw to
Stanford White? Mrs. Thaw says she
did; Miss Goodrich has denied it, SO
far. She is here this week, playing
leads for Nat Goodwin, and now is the
chance for the local press sleuths to do
some fine work.
And by the way, Ocean Park is GO
ing to do honor to it's most distin-
guished citizen while Nat is in Los
Angeles He will spend his fortnight
down there in his property, and the
Ocean Parkers will have a special night
at the theater. l wonder If Nat will
do the elegant after his engagement Is
over, as he did last spring? And IL the
tide will go down as fast as 1t did
then? Whew!
Herr Fischer's new company is here.
and I must say it is corker. When
one remembers what one gets for a
dime there, it's a marvel. l do wish
he would get the company into a
theater worthy of 1t; l believe he'd
make 1t go big. We need burlesque
here and enjoy it.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-24

company. But he is still satisfied with
the Belasco, as regards both company
and theater.
San Francisco is all right" said he,
but Los Angeles for mine.
Here too, Pete.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-03-24
Blanche Wash In Los Angeles

A RRANGEMENTs have been made
"a whereby Blanche Walsh will be
seen in Los Angeles this spring in
a repertoire Of plays. Miss Walsh is to
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-05
How The Glorious Fourth Of July
Was Celebrated by Other Americans

Washington, July S. President
Roosevelt saw no Official callers to-
day, although he transacted the Gus
tomary amount Of routine business.
His celebration Of independence day
took place in the evening, when. with
his family, relatives and "a number OF
other friends. he watched pyrotech-
mic displays on Sycamore Hill.
Celebrate Day at Quito.
Guayyquiil, Ecuador. July 5. II
Flags over government buildings and
residences of foreign consuls were
hoisted today IN commemoratson of
the American national holiday.
American Minister Fox celebrated the
day at Quito with reception at
the legation and this afternoon Con-
sui Dietrich held reception here.
The government has ordered militia
ry bands in front Of the American le-
cation at Quito and consulate Of
this city.
July Fourth al Berlin.
Berlin, July 3d. The Fourth Of
July was celebrated periodically by
the American colony OF this city.
Fully four hundred members of the
colony chartered steamer and sail
cd up the River Spree to the suburb
Of Grunan, where picnic was held.
This was followed by field sports for
medals presented by some promi-
nent members Of the colony The
days outlng came to an end with
dinner at which Consul General
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-05

'afchman Asserts That His Assistant
Knocked His Wife Down With
His Fist.
Riley TURNER is WOUNDED.

In defense of himself and his wife,
.Charles Briggeman. Waterman at
the Paducah Dry Docks company at
the foot of jefferson street, shot Riley
Turner, an assistant. in the chest
last night at O'Clock with reyol-
yer. The bullet glanced causing a
slight flesh wound and Briggeman
surrendered himself to the police.
Riley Turner. living in the rear OF
SIG North Third street, was employ
ed by Briggeman yesterday to watch
the docks while he and his wife took
an outing to Metropolis. Returning
last night at o'clock Briggeman
found the shanty tool boat and dock
No. 8, with several inches of water in
them. Irritated by this he upbraid-
ed Turner for his negligence and
warm words followed between them.
Turner finally went up the hill to-
ward the city.
Briggeman and his wife then began
to pump out the water, Mrs. Brigge-
man pumping In the shanty boat
leaving her husband out on the dock.
Turner returned in few moments
and finding Mrs. Briggeman pump
ing in the shanty asked her why she
was doing 1t She told him the boat
had water in it, which he denied
and she also upbraided Turner for
his negligence. With this she says
Furfe1~ slapped her hard enough on
the shoulders to knock her to the
floor on her back.
Briggeman Entered.
Briggeman came into the shanty
boat at this time and demanded OF
Turner why be had struck his wife
Turner for answer, Briggeman and
his wife assert, struck Briggeman. on
the mouth splitting his lip. Accord
ing to Briggeman and his wife, Tur-
ner had one hand in his pocket. and
without further ado, Briggeman
drew his revolver and shot Turner in
the chest.
Mrs. Briggeman had attempted to
get IN between the two men to stop
the quarrel but the shot was fired be-
TIL HAAC dONOutDilriiCQ Atl ODiCtt.
Briggeman Immediately went to the
New Richmond House and asked Col.
Bud Dale to telephone the police,
and stating the facts as given. After
waiting fifteen minutes, Briggeman
directed Col. Dale to send the police
men to the docks. as his wife was
alone and he must go back to her.
Patrolmen Carter Cross and john
son arrested Briggeman on the docks.
Turner was carried to his home.
Captain Young Taylor, superin-
tendent of the docks, is waiting for
the examining trial to fix Briggeman's
bond. which he will sign in any
amount. Briggeman had never been
in trouble before, is quiet and gem
orally well liked. He is a native of
Scandinavia. Turner has been TAX
ing odd jobs around the river front,
and is married.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-05

An old gentleman. rather portly
and clad in a somewhat youthful suit
Of light gray flannel, sat on bench
in the park enjoying the spring day,
What's the matter, sonny?" he
asked small urchin who lay on the
grass Just across the walk and star
ed intently. why, don't you go and
play?"
Don't wanter," the boy replied.
But ii is not natural" the old
gentleman insisted, 'for a boy to be
SO quiet Why don't you run about?'
"Oh, I'm just waitin'," the little
fellow answered. "I'm just waitin'
till you get up. A man painted that
bench about Is minutes ago. "-Wo-
mans Home Companion.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1907-07-05
anniversary of its independence.
BANQUET at Paris.

Paris, July Thousands OF
American flags floated over Paris
yesterday to commemorate Independ-
ence day. Last night the American
chamber Of commerce gave its regu-
lar Fourth of July. banquet.
Havana Celebrates.
Havana, July 5-The Fourth of
July was celebrated here yesterday
by a review of two thousand troops
stationed at Camp Columbia. The re-
view was witnessed by a great gath
ering of Americans and Cubans.
Taft To Join Family.
Millbury. Mass. July g. Secreta-
~ Of War Taft who came here last
evening to visit his mother. Mrs. Lou
lisa NJ TAFT, left this afternoon for
Manchester by the Sea where he will
remain until tomorrow. From Man
chester he will go TO Murray Lake,
to join his family.
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made an address.
Americans at Vienna.

Americans at Vienna.
Vienna, July 5.-The American
colony celebrated the Fourth Of July
by a trip down the Danube to Press
burg, the Hungarian town where the
Magyar kings used to be crowned.
The visitors were received by
Hungarians Of Pressburg with enthu-
siasm.
Reception at The Hague.
TIL Hague. July 5.-David Jane
Hill, the American minister to the
Netherlands. and Mrs. Hill, gave a
Fourth of July dinner last night to
the members of the American and
British delegations to the peace con-
ference and other guests. The dinner
was followed by a reception and ball
Brighten City OF Dublin.
Dublin, July 5.-American visit
ors frightened this city today with
demonstrations in honor OF the
Fourth of July. The most prominent
buildings were decorated with Amer
lean and Irish flags.
Demonstration in Turkey.
constantinople, July g. Ambas-
sador and Mrs. Leishman held a
Fourth of July reception yesterday.
which was attended by practically
all Americans here.
Votes Congratulations
Rio De Janeiro, July 5. Senate
Yesterday passed vote congratulat-
Ing the United states upon the 1s1st