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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-09
TEMPLE.

Manager ]. III. Moore will bring TO
the temple theater next week vaude-
VILE show that will compare favorably
with any ever seen in that popular
place OF amusement. There are four
headline features: John c. Rice and
sally Cohen. Joseph Harris Electric
Crickets,' Harry Tate's English COM
pany In satire on automobiling, en-
titled Motoring" and Jack Norworth,
one OF the most popular singing come :
dams that comes TO the Temple
Mr., Rice and Miss Cohen will pre-
sent the Hebert Hall Winslow farce :
comedy, "A Bachelors Wife" which is
said 10 be one OF the most entertain
ing vehicles in vaudeville. Harris
"Crickets" is musical comedy. elab-
orately mounted, with two scenes the
Wistaria Grove. and the Battieship
Maine. There be a dozen pretty girls.
made up as brown crickets. and then
they change TO geisha girls. Miss
Katherine Bum Is the prima donna,
ana 1, w, n Cripps Is the tenor H. 49,,
ludricous acts ever seen on the vaude-
Vile stage. The setting shows an auto
mobile broken down, and the dialogue
TO give Detroit automobile enthusiasts
the greatest sport possible. Jack
Norworth has large following In
Detroit, and as he will bring some new
WIFI make as big hit as any act
on the bill.
There are many more acts on the
bill TO choose from. among them might
be mentioned the singing. dancing and
comedy act OF Charles Cartmell and
Laura Harris. And then there Is the
act OF Foster and Foster entitled The
Volunteer Pianist" the eccentric aero
battle act OF those noted European en-
tertainers, Work and over. and the
highly entertaining novelty act OF
Valoni, the whole concluding with the
pictures.
The following week Will find THE
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-09
DETROIT opERA HOUSE.

Thomas w Ross. whose many en-
gagements in this city have endeared
him TO all playgoers, viii appear IN
the Detroit opera house for three even
ings and one matinee performances
commencing Monday evening, ms star
OF THE Travelling Salesman. a new
comedy by James Forbes.
The story OF The Travelling Sales
man" Is set In Grand Crossing, mid
die western city which is perhaps half
way between metropolitan and rural
In its stage OF civilization. Four
scenes, showing successfully the depot
waiting room. drummers sample
room IN the Elite hotel and the prln-
eipal business structure. are required
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-09

and ones OF them. a kind OF mayor.
him In pOmpOns speech.
10 the hero OF the lliad.
Al a certain moment the mayor
paused to- take breath and the kaiser
thinking he was done. cited the Greek
phrases the Berlin professor had
taught him Then ne thought the
ceremony was over. but the mayor
having got his wind began once more.
lie talked for long time. and the
kaiser could notIrebly because he had
used up all his Geek Re bowed and
walked away In silence. while the
Greeks laughed
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-09
IA nv LOCAL PLAYHOUSES 81

Boys In Blue" as the headline attrac-
tion, this act being the heaviest and
mast spectacular ever introduced into
vaudeville Coming shortly after VIII
he Zelie DeLussap. the famous operate
vocalist, ana Alice Lloyd. the most
celebrated OF All the English singing
condolences.
LAFAYETTE.
When Alexandra Dumas the young
er. first published his dramatic version
OF the reasons leading up 20 the as
sasination OF Mime. Clemenceau In her
elegant apartments In Paris. the ht-
erary world was aghast at his auda-
city In daring TO DRAMATIC what was
at the time "a Cause celebre,' but re-
Gently tried in the French courts. The
play Immediately became the reigning
sensation. and was AT once translated
Into various languages. An excellent
but partly eNpurgated version was
made by William Fleron. whose dra-
matiZatlon ran for a season In New
York. with Miss tombstone Bennett IN
the part OF the fascinating, but naugh-
" liza. This is the play selected for
next week In, the Lafayette theater.
Ii viii be produced for the first time at
the matinee, sunday,
The story of the play in brief Is as
brouska. OF rather doubtful character.
has been expelled from Russia at the
request of her own family. TO keep her
from marrying her daughter liza. 10
ntT wealthy cousin StIBluS NolnOls
Mother and daughter are living Ia
Paris by the skill OF the pretty daugh-
ter In fancy work aided In no small
degree by her mothers wits as bor-
rover. They hold their own and keep
up a brave front, and at the time the
play opens, are attending a masquer-
ade ball In the studio or a friend. The
mother has dressed the young girl In
a manner calculated to show OFF her
beauties OF face and form to the best
advantage. Ciemenceau, the artist,
falls in love with the girl and in spite
OF the mothers higher ambitions. mar
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-09
o'sRIEN NOT GUILTY.

JACKSON. Mich. May s-(Spe.
cial. D-Thos. NJ o'Brien, Of Leoni. has
been found not guilty OF cruelty to-
ward his wife, by the grand jury cir.
cult court O'Brien Is still In jail
for contempt Of court, for refusing TO
pay alimony.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-09
GREEK MET GREEK, BUT
THE KAISER'S GAVE OUT

ROME. May S.zBefore, setting out
for Corfu. the Emperor William had
committed to memory speech In
Greek. written out for him by an
erudite professor OF Berlin. Upon his
arrival the local authorities met him
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-09

rendered and the comedians very fun
NY They present two burlesques,
highly seasoned with bright lines,
catchy music and ludicrous situations.
In the vaudeville section are found
several good speciality acts by well
known people. among them being The
Five Salvaggis, European novelty
dancers, Dick Brown. Thompson ana
Carter. Annie Sournet and Minnie
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-09
GETS so.YeAR FRANCHISE.

CARLETON. Mich, May s.-(Spe-
cial THE Huron township board OF
Wayne county has granted a 30-year
franchise 10 the Washtenaw Light a
Power Co, OF Gedds Mich. The com
pany will operate a lighting system
through the township
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-09

Sournet. all good in their respective
parts.
Thursday evening after the regular
show there will be chorus girls con-
test. and many good things are prom
Used. Matinees are held daily at which
q good seat may be had for 20 cents,
and you can smoke II you like.
As an extra attraction moving pict-
ures OF the Gotch- Hackenschmidt
wrestllng match Will be shown at each
performance.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-09

job PriatinE done right Times rrtat-
Ing Co., Is John Rest Phone itSS
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-09
GAYETY.

Among the companies that occupy
high place in public favor this sea
son IL the Metropolitan Burlesquers.
which opens for a week in tne Gay9ty
theater. sunday afternoon.
TAis company Is said 20 present an
unusually good bill. and lovers OF bur
lesque may rest assured that they Will
set fun value for their money. There
ore many charming young women In
the company, all gowned IN the most
elaborate costumes They are full %
life and a dull moment Will be hard
TO ind. the music is catchy and well
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-09

plan" and "A Thief in the Night. I"
Both the playlets are crammed fun OF
fun. ana the chorus and principals will
be seen and heard in n number OF big
musical successes during the action Of
the plays.
John r. McCale and Louis Pritzkow
ore the principal funmakers: but the
ollo contains big list Of well known
burlesque performers. among them be-
ing Tom Barrett and May Belle. In a
laughaDle little sketch entitled only
a Volunteer Dot Hilbert. the possess
or OF NJ beautiful voice. Harry Hooper.
German COMEDIAN Donovan and Corey;
Miss Frances Bishop, chic little SOU
brette. and Brennan and West
Al ehttte new JOY OF scenery ana
ductiou.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-09

ries her His business Is apparently
very prosperous, and he Is happy un-
I'll he learns the most OF his works
have been purchased by the agents OF
in the habit OF meeting secretly.
Clemenceau challenges Serge and Kills
him. liza. after trying In vain 10 re-
gain the love Of her husband. leaves
him. ostensibly TO live with her mo-
thre. but really 10 become the mis-
tress OF wealthy duke, a patron OF
Clemenceau. the artist. on learning
OF this Clemenceau determines 10 kin
his wife and visiting her In the
sumptuous apartments where the
dukes generosity has placed her, ne
carries out his design.
THE WHITNEY.
Messrs. Rowland and Clifford will
offer their big scenic production. The
OLD Clothes Man" I'm the Whitney next
week. commencing Sunday afternoon,
with James Kyrle MacCurdy In the
leading role. The story centers around
the efforts OF a second hand clothes
dealer TO gain fortune that he might
make life easy for his daughter. Rachel,
whom he idolzes He succeeds In
gaining the fortune, which Is swirled
away from him through the scheming
OF one Geoffry Ward. an adVenturer and
prize fighter, who also steals away the
daughter The old mans days OF
searching. his trials and hardships-
days spent In anxiety and the throes OF
background OF the heart interest OF the
story, which is only interrupted by
the rollicking mirth and sensational
incidents. Among the scenes unfolded
are: The miser's home. the house OF
the fallen and the old clothes shop;
an opium den. Madison Square Park
in winter. the Salvation Army bar
racks, ferry boat landing at Forty
second-st, and the ringside OF the
Columbia Athletic club. where the old
clothes man scores "A Knockout In this
last scene Danny Dougherty and KID
Sharkey will indulge in spirited box
ing contest.
Mntinees will be given daily except
on Wednesday.
AVENUE.
The Avenue theater attraction next
week VIII be THE New Century Girls.
The company is composed OF 20 young
women and a dozen or so comedians.
and the whole force VIII be seen in
two rollicking farces. The rfotel Thes-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-05-09
AVENUE.

The Avenue theater attraction next
week Will be THE New Century Girls .
The company is composed OF 20 young
women and dozen or so comedians.
and the whole force VIII be seen in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26
ATLANTIC CITY.
Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
ATLANTIC CITY. April Is. 1908.
The large beach front hotels are all well
filled. and during the last two days people
have been coming in rather lively for over
the weeks end. The hotel men are a unit
in saying that this Lenten season was the
best the resort ever had.
The New Jersey Bankers Association Is
holding it's convention at the Hotel Chel-
sea. Gov. Fort made his second appear
ance in Atlantic City last night. when he
attended the banquet given by the money
custodians. He was one of the principal
speakers at the CLOSE Of the dinner. Other
speakers were United States Senator Jo-
seph F. johnson of Alabama and Mr..
William s. Witham, a leading banker OF
Atlanta. Ga.
The International Association of Rail-
way Ticket. Agents of the United States
and Canada have competed arrangements
for their annual convention, which will be
held in the Hotel Islesworth. this city
June to IA. inclusive. The convention
was secured through the efforts OF Mr.
albion F. Allen, the manager of the Isles.
worth. There will be about 500 passen'
ger agents here from all parts OF this
country and Canada.
Col. F. G. Hodgson, retired, Of thu
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

and out Of the cast OF THE Rose of the
| Rancho" for few performances in Chi
cago last week. Her part was played by
Grace Andrews. her understudy. Oscar
| suddenly i'll with vertigo and fell on the
stage He was in bed last week under a
| Doctors care for several days.
The members of the Aborn Opera Com
pany reached Washington yesterday aft
ernoon, having come from New York on a
| special train which also carried the Aborn
companies for Philadelphia and Baltimore.
About $50 singers were on the train when
ever thus carried at one time. Rehearsals
begin this morning.
Archbishop Farley of New York occu-
pied a box at a performance of Polly of
the Circus given for the aid of a new
church on Backwelrs Island. The Cath
olics of New York. through the president
of the board of aldermen, presented to
Manager Frederick Thompson handsome
loving cup in recognition of his aid and
that of his wife. Mabel Taliaferro.
Miss -Imogene Taylor, daughter of L.
Stoddard Taylor manager of the Belasco.
pupils in her children's performances next
Wednesday afternoon and night. Miss
Taylor will represent Blanche Ring in
miniature. singing that actress song
DlXey Dan. Inc opposite part or Ir1X-
ey in this song will be played and sung
by Miss Mildred De Hart.
Maude Adams has accepted an invita-
ton to appear at Yale University in
Shapespearean role following her appear
ance at Harvard The Yale performance
will be given on the campus the evening
of June s. At Harvard three perform
ances will be given In Sanders Theater
June and 4. At both places the at
tendance will be limited to members of
the faculty. undergraduates and repre-
|sentatives of the press.
A good house greeted the first produc-
ton of Julian Edwards new comic opera.
THE Gay Musician" at Baltimore last
Monday night. The cast included Amelia
Stone, Walter Percival Joseph c. Miron.
Edward Martndell, Charles WELLESLEY.
Charles Campbell. L. r. Jefferson, Count
ess Olga Won Hatfield. Katherine Moran.
Martha George, Florence Lindley, Grace
McCartle and a large chorus and orches-
ira. The book and lyrics are by Ed
ward Seidle and Charles Campbell.
Miss Helen Brett. daughter Of Lieut..
Col. Lloyd NJ. Brett, U.S.A.. adjutant-
general of the District militia. was given
a part last week in 'Mary's Lamb, and
appeared in 1t at the two matinees. MISS
Brett, whose stage name is Carmen Es-
pinoZa, took the part of Mercedes, in the
course of which she sang in a duet with
great effect. and danced with a skill that
many more experienced performers might
envy. 1t is understood that Miss Brett's
success with the role was SO marked that
the part is to be entrusted to her. She
has demonstrated Enthusiastically that she
mas talent as we'll as beauty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Annual Dancing Carnival
AND
EXHIBITION OF CHARACTER AND FANCY
DANCING,
For the benefit of
THE EPISCOPAL HOME FOR CHILDREN
(Formerly Bell Homel.
BY the pupils Of MISS HAWKE.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON and EVENING,
APRIL %.
Matinee-"LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD lin
Producing the fancy dancing). 3:15 pm.
CARNIVAL. SIS pm.
Matinee prices Soc 75c and 81 90
Night prices .'.. Soc, 75c. 81 90 and 81 so
Seats Now on Sale at Box Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Henry B. Harris has secured the rights
to the production of Martha Morton's new
play, THE Bell of Liberty" from the
German by Leopold Kampf. -.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Charlotte Leslay. prima donna of LII
Nose" is the niece of Judge Leavengritt
of New York. who has recently resigned
his seat on the bench.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Hans Schumann- Heink son Of the ia
nous singer. has good bass voice which
he Is cultivating. but he is preparing to
be an actor. not an opera singer. A
brother is studying with him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Charles Frohman has obtained the
American rights to Jack Straw" a new
play by a young English writer. The
piece is a comedy in which the hero mas
aueradeS as a waiter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Henrietta Crosman. who had a disas-
xApus financial experience with 1.-The
Christian Pilgrim is fast recovering her
losses on her tour, which is a success
everywhere.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Alfred Bradley. we'll known in the pro-
<ession as a business manager. died lately
Of heart trouble. Mr. Bradley was the
brother of Madeleine Lucette Ryley, the
NAp96natist.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

A new play to be produced in London
bears the name of "Worthley's Entire. y
The heroine is a merry widow who takes
advantage of leap year privileges.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Charles Frohman has completed ar
rangements for the organization of a
company Of English and American play
ers to act In 1.-The Girl of Gottenburg'' in
New York early in September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

EVER SEEN ON THE STREETS. COSTING
OVER ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
TWO PERFORMANCES DAILY. 2 AND 8 Pm.
Doors Open One Hour Earlier.
ONE FIFTY-CENT TICKET ADMITS TO ALL.
CHILDREN UNDER L. YEARS. HALF PRICE.
Reserved Seats and Admission Tickets on sale
on show days at Ogram's Drug Store at same
prices charged on the grounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Sarah Bernhard has just produced in
Paris a new drama in verse. THE Cour-
tesan of Corintil." by Michel Care and
Paul Bilhaud The tragedy is said to
have met with success.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Edward vroom appeared in New York
this week in a romantic play of the revo-
lutionary war called The Luck of Nc
Gregor" The play is by the star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Eva Tanguay was billed for Baltimore
last week but upon arriving in the Mon
Fulton were billed also as topliners she
took the next train back to New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Leslie Carter are to be sold to the high
est bidder at New York this week Her
effects are said to be valued at $SO.Oo0
and to consist chiefly of antique furni-
ture. portraits. oil paintings and laces.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

FRITZ Scheff has caused the promotion
to speaking and singing parts of Bertha
Holly. Grace Delmar, Ailsa Craig and R.
W. Hunt. who have figured in the cho-
rus at various times supporting Miss
Sche6
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Miss Edith Bradford. who will have the
title role in Carmen at the New Ma
tional Theater this week. has been sing
ing prima donna contralto roles all win
ter with the San Francisco Opera Com
pany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

new play of American life. THE
Clue" is to be produced early in May
under the management of Nixon & Zinl-
norman in Atlantic City.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Chrystal Herne will star next season in
q dramatizaton of Kate Jordan's novel.
cupid the Comedian" The play will be
called The Girls Battle.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Elmer B. Harris. dramatic editor Of the
New York Globe. has sold to Henry B.
Harris play which the latter will offer
in the early part of next season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

William Faversham has played 1.-THE
S1uaw Man. for the last time. He has
enacted the role of Jim Carson 100
times.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Walter Damrosoh enjoys the friendship
of many great composers in history. 1t
was List himself who introduced the
young conductor to Richard Wagner
when the latter's "ParsifaP' was first
produced at Bayreuth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

It Is said that THE Barrier" the latest
novel by Rex Beach. will be dramatized
by the author.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

A one-act play by Mrs Marie Bailey
Schrader. formerly Of Washington. will
be produced by John } Donnelly at the
Garden Theater, New York. in about
fortnight. The cast will consist Of Mrs.
Francis L. Pruyn. known for her Spanish
and French folk-song recitals, Richard
Sterling and Esther Evans
Frances Starr was ill with tonsiltis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Frances Starr was ill with tonsilitis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Guy Standing was the guest of A. Hen
- .:.sgnson at Lincoln. Mass. for the
last nights of his engagement in THE
Right Of Way" at Boston.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Flora Juliet Bowly. who was at one
time leading woman with Robert Edeson
in Classmates" has been engaged by
Henry B. Harris to appear in one of the
leading roles Of new production next
season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

John Henley. formerly one of Chase's
stage stan. is back from the road for the
summer. Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Nine Lillian Nordica. at the conclusion
Of her present farewell tour for this sea-
son. will go to Bayreuth. there to spend
q quiet summer of rest amid the souve-
Mrs of her triumphs. The great diva
will not return to America until the late
fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-04-26

Laura Hope Crewe will star next sea-
son in THE Queens Garden" a play of
American life.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1908-09-26

and win go down Front street and
from there to the speakers stand in
the park
Committee Meetings Tonight.
At the meeting last night it was
also arranged to have a meeting of
each precinct committee in Fargo at
1880 this evening. The republicans
of each precinct will gather tonight
at the precinct voting place for the
purpose Of organizing for their APP
pearance in the big parade It is
important that every man who will
participate In the parade know just
what he is to do and ii is especially
urged of the republicans of the city
that they go to their polling place at
1880 this evening to assist in this or
ganization.
Special Meeting Sunday.
On Sunday afternoon at o'clock
the chairmen of every committee that
has been appointed by, the Taft club
will meet at the ~~.,..l''~an head
quarters to make the final arrange
ments for the parade and to receive
instructions, etc. 1t is imperative If
the parade is to be made a success
that this meeting be well attended
and every committee chairman is mr.
gently requested to be in attendance
at this meeting.
Arrangements for Labor.
One of the committees appointed
last night was for the purpose Of sse-
ing every business man in the city for
the purpose of seeing what could be
done toward closing up all business
at o'clock on Monday so that the
clerks and every man and woman I'm
the city who works may have the op-
portunity Of seeing Tsft when he ar :
rives. The committee is at work to-
cay and the rcsu!: OF their 4fforts win
b, found in ano:Eei column OF the
Forum.