The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-03-10

representations or exhibitions III the
Fable and immoral character.
The prisoners were: Manager George
Jacobs, of the theatre. Manager John
Il. Pearsal of the company and Har-
old Fosburg, an actor who played
Harry Daw, young millionaire; Louis
C. Miller, who played Stamford Black,
whose wages Of sin is death. and Miss
Gay Rhea, who played Mate McElroys
a worldly woman.
Siegfried Leschziner. owner Of the
Columbia Theatre, went on the bail
bonds of the prisoners. Later today
a surety company will replace the
bonds supplied by Mr.. Lesehziner.
After hearing was waived today
Judge Howell asked Mr.. Leschzner
whether any attempt would be nude
! to again produce 1.-THE MilliohaiFes Re
venge."
I'VE hope to,9 said the theatre own
er, with the consent of the proper
authorities. Certainly we propose to
protect ourselves in our rights from the
eneroachments of the police. These
men and this woman are earning their
livelihood. and ] can see no reason for
the police attempting to hinder them
in the pursuit of their profession.
star Wears Smile to Court
On the plea that Jacobs was a resi-
dent Of this city. Judge Howell con-
sented to parole him in the custody Of
Mr.. Leschziner, Manager Pearsal1 Of
the show was held in $780, and the
others in $1,000 each.
Pearsall declined to discuss the ar
rests. He appeared to be greatly wor-
ried when arraigned. Miss Rea the
star of the melodrama appeared in
court in striking costume and wear
ing a. smile. She was still smiling
when she left tho court-room and
talked volubly with Harold Tosburg.
her leading man Her friend, Miss
Josephine Tarill. was with her in court
At the time that "sappho" was pro
duced at local theatre mere, the late
Mayor James Seymour had the play
censored by "A jury of twelve citizens.
Among them was clergy man. The re-
suit was that the theatre lost its Ii
cense.
Alderman Joseph A. Wright, Of the
First Ward, has in the course of pre-
paration resolution to be presented
20 ne Common Council to enlarge the
jurisdiction of the advertisement com
mittee of The Common Council beyond
passing Judgment on bill posters ana
have each theatrical company give an
exhibition performance Monday after
Moons 50 that the committee can ex-
ercise a censorship over the produce
ton
says II Exceeds Deecncy Limit.
Sergeant Thomas T. Connell, on
whose report "The Millionaire's Re-
venge' was raided last night, said to
an EVENING STAR reporter today:
Il am free to say thar The Millions
aires Revenge which ( saw at the
Columbia Theatre last night, Is one
of the most licentious depietions | have
ever seen sven on any pubic stage.
say this not only as a police officer
but as q citizen. To my mind it IS
immoral highly suggestive, and / am
confident that seVen-tenths of those
who saw the performance had their
minds imluofally elogged BY the nn-
printable slush which reel;ed from tbs
notorious Thaw trial
1T is based on this case, and is freely
advertised as such.
4 have seen shows that have bor-
dered on the danger line. [ have seen
suggestive acts, but there WAS sop
line
History Of rhaw Tragedy Sold.
Plainclothesman Troy, of thp First
Precinct, who, with Connell and Plain
clothesman King. witnessed last nights
performance. said:
Il have seen many shows under M
vestigation and where acts OF an OBJ
jeetionabie character have been eiiini-
mated. but IN all my career L have never
seen 80 suggestive a performance as
The MilGonaire's Revenge
Plainclothesuan King said This
play is the most suggestive thar I have
ever seen Repartee was indulged ii
which drew forth remarks from ttle
gallery gods AZ one time Stamford
Black when asked why he had remained
away from the studio 50 long replied
/ have been out rounding NJ new
bunch of peaches. Remarks of that
order we're common and any play cou-
tanning such lines ought 70 be refused
permission 70 play here or anywiere
else.
In one scene two little giris appeaF