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Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14

only those who have followed the game
closely recognize. it at first hearing.
Probably his greatest bid for pugiistic
fame was his record as sparring part
ner with Robert Fitzsimmons when
the famous Australian was preparing
for his battles with James ]. Jeffries.
Aside from his ring experience. Will
son viii be more readily remembered
by the theatergoing public as Silent
Murphy. the great center of the foot
ball team in the college Widow. As
the big, burly blacksmith who was pre-
vailed upon to take a special course of
four hours a week in art Wilson was
the hit of the George Ade show.
IF Jack Johnson is crazy for a
fight" said Wilson while at tn Orphe-
um in San Francisco last week. I'll
go after him. | have $1,000 ready to be
posted as soon as the colored fighter
returns to Al. ~ican sail, and | ain
confident that | can beat him, for /
do not rate him much better than Tom
my Burns"
Wilson is a big. strappins,, clean-cut
young fellow. In ring togs he weighs
196 pounds. and his sparring partner
in 1.-THE Sound of the Gong says he
hits like a mule kicking, for once in a
while during their stage scrap Wilson
sends one over that stings good and
hard.
Manager Oliver Morosco of the Bur
bank and Majestic theaters has just
closed a contract for the early pro-
duction at the Burbank of when
knights Were Bold" the comedy in
which Francis Wilson starred last sea-
son and which marked Mr.. Wilson's
first departure from the comic opera
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14

ApropOs of recent local attacks on
the theaters, the following regarding
Abraham Lincoln's stand on the ques-
tions, from the autobiography of Jo-
seph jefferson, is of interest:
"Springfield being the capital of Illi-
nois, it was determined to devote the
entire season of 1888 to the entertain
ment of the members of the legislature.
Having made money for several weeks
previous to our arrival here, the man
agement resolved to hire lot and build
a theater.
"The new theater when completed
was about ninety feet deep and forty
feet wide. No attempt was made at
ornamentation, and as it was unpainted
the simple lines of architecture upon
which it was constructed gave 1t the
appearance of large dry goods box,
with a roof
81 do not think my father or McKinzie
over owned anything with roof until
now, so they were naturally proud of
their possession. In the midst of our
rising fortune a heavy blow fell upon
us. A religious revival was in progress
at the time, and the fathers of the
church not only launched forth against
us in their sermons, but by some polit-
ical maneuver got the city to pass a
new law enjoining a heavy license
against our 'unholy' calling. / forget
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14

In his little before-the-curtain speech
at the Belasco Monday night. Mr..
Broadhurst expressed the highest ap-
probation of the splendid production
the Belasoo management has given
'The Dollar Mark" and ventured the
opinion tat the local stock company
is unquestionably the ablest in this
country.
The opening scene in "The Dollar
Mark" rev aling the miners cabin, the
waterfall and the distant mountains.
is one of tie most effective examples
of stagecraft the Belasco management
has ever made known. 1t is genuine
triumph of the scenic artists creative
genius anL every night the beautiful
picture elicits rounds of well-deserved
applause.
Lewis S. Stone has never been more
aceeptably fitted with !. role l. which
his dramatic vigor has had a chance
for expression than in THE Dollar
Mark" while the Carson Baylis of
David M. Hartford is not only skill
full Interpretation but remarkable
feat of memorizing, for the Belasco
stage director has part in the Broad
hurst piece that is more than twice
the length of any of the other roles.
Dewitt Jennings Anthony Martin,
Howard Scott's William Stoneman. jr.,
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14

the amount, but it was prohibitory.
Here was a terrible condition of affairs'
all oura available funds invested; the
legislature in session; the town full of
people, and we by a heavy license. de-
MED the privilege of opening the new
theater.
I'm the midst of their trouble young
lawyer called on the managers; he
heard of the injustice and offered, If
they would place the matter in his
hands. to have the license taken off, de-
claring that he only desired to see fair
play. and he would accept eth
er he failed or succeeded. The case was
brought up before the council. The
young lawyer began his harangue. He
handled the subject with tact, skill and
humor. tracing the history of the drama
from the time when Thespis acted in
cart to the stage OF today, He illus
trated his speech with a number of
anecdotes and kept the council in q
roar of laughter His good humor pre-
vailed and the exorbitant tax was TAX
en- off. This young lawyer was very
popular i'm Springfield. was honqred and
beloved by all who knew him, and after
the time of which | write he held rather
a high position in the government of
the United States. He now lies buried
near Springfield under a monument
commemorating his greatness and his
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14

and in the future will be found in all
the Belasco productions. Miss Far
rington is always happiest when play
ing comedy roles and her vivacity ana
cheerfulness are appreciated by the
Belasco patrons.
The attraction at the Mason
opera house next week will be Rich
ard Carle in a limited engagement of
his latest success. the merry musical
gambol, "Mary's Lamb" which Will be
given the same production as that
given in New York for three months
last summer.
There are sixty singing and dancing
larking lambkins, and every one is
lauded as a beauty by the enterprising
advance man. 1t is to be regretted that
Mr.. Carries engagement is not longer
than three days, for as he has not paid
Los Angeles a visit for twelve years
he is sure to meet with a most hearty
welcome.
Following Mr.. Carle few of the
most important attractions are Miss
Lillian Russell in her latest success,
"Wildfire," one of the hits of the year.
A special engagement of the celebrated
Russian actress Nine. ALA Nazimova,
in a repertoire of classic drama, has
been arranged. Nat c. Goodwin will
be seen in two new plays and Ethel
Barrymore in her latest play John
Drew, Otis Skinner, Marie Doro in
THE Richest Girl The Merry
Widow" William Gillette, "The Witch
ing Hour" and Miss Maude Adams are
among the attractions which assure
the theatergoing public nothing but the
best for some time to come at the Ma
son.
Charles Giblyn. character actor of
the Burbank theater, has Just pur
chased a home in Glendale. This
makes the tenth member of the Bur-
bank stock company who own their
own home in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14

The musical comedy season under
the management of oliver MoroscO at
the Majestic will commence about June
8 at the close of the Kolb and Dilf
season at that house.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14

Hollywood. is to go on the Orpheum
circuit. Miss Herndon was booked by
Manager Clarence Drown of the local
Orpheum yesterday, for a tour, and
will start Immediately for the north
west. where she will open soon. 1t
was at first expected that she would
appear here. but bookings did not
permit. Miss Herndon, who is a culti-
waited young woman of many talents,
will appear in a monologue of the
society type.
Edward Barnes. the champion rag
time pianist of the world" is another
local booking. Mr.. Barnes, who won
his spurs-if that is the right word
in Los Angeles. will make his pro-
fessonal bow at the Orpheum here
next Monday, and will be on the bill
all next week He leaves Immediate
ly thereafter for the northwest, also,
and is booked over the circuit from
there.
The summer season at the Grand
opera house gives every indication Of
being an interesting and lively period.
Upon the termination of the engage
ment of the present company-about
the first week in May-Murray and
Mack will be at the Grand for a season
of eight or ten weeks.
Included in the company is Bobby
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14
CURRENT BILLS AT
LOCAL PLAYHOUSES

BELASCO-Georg Broadhurst's new
play, 'The Dollar Mark" is such de-
cided success at the Belasco that it
will be continued for a second week,
beginning tomorrow night.
Since the first performance, the Be-
l..sco has teen crowded with appreci-
ative audiences that have showered a
vast amount of praise upon both the
play and the players. 1t is the con-
sensus of critical opinion that in "The
Dollar Mark" Broadhurst has written
a much better play than his enormous
ly successful 1.-THE Man of the Hour"
The new play, dealing as 1t does with
financial conditions as they exist in
this country, has a potent appeal that
cannot help but make the piece one of
the signal hits of the theatrical year.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14

Adele Harrington, who has been APP
peGring with the Belasco company in
"The Dollar Mark" during the past
week, has been added to the perlna-
nent playing strength of the company
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14

virtues-and his name was Abraham
Lincoln"
"The Burgomaster," Pixley and Lu-
ders' first successful musical comedy,
will be seen at Hamburger's Majestic
theater next week with Ruth White in
the role of Willie Van Astorbilt and
Harry Hermsen at Peter StuyVesant.
All the music of the original produc-
tion has been retained, and in addi-
tion several new songs have been add
ed The old piece has been furnished
up for this seasons use and is said to
be better than ever. Mr.. Hermsen fol-
lows a long line of distinguished bur-
gomasters, but critics who have made
comparisons declare that he is fully
the equal of any of his predecessors
in the role. Ruth White was here with
the company last season and made
many friends at that time who will
be glad again to welcome her to a
local stage.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14

Charles Ruggles' Arthur Baylis and
Richard yivian's Chandler are all ex-
ceptionally clever contributions to a
performance that is notable for its
many capitally drawn portraitures.
The Belasco management announces
Richard Mansield's Beau Brummep'
to succeed THE Dollar Mark"
MAJESTIC-The Black Patti trouba-
dores, styled "Americas greatest ag-
gregation of Afro-American Thespi-
ans" will be the attraction at Ham
burgers Majestic theater all week be-
ginning tomorrow. The standing and
reputation of Black Patti the excel
lence of the troubadores and the sue
cess of their performance elsewhere
make the appearance of this company
of singers welcome.
Black Patti has been the recipient of
distinguished honors paid to her by
royalty of Europe, and nearly every
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14
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stage. "When Knights Were Bold"
was played at the Mason last winter
and proved one of the most amusing
offerings of the season. It's plot in
wolves a return to "the olden days IN
the part of an English gentleman, who
doesn't find "the good old times as
amusing as he had expected.
After the Los Angeles theaterg going
public has had enough of George
Broadhurst's new and unusually sue
cessful play, "The Dollar Mark" the
Bel&sco management has a number Of
important offerings in store for its pa
irons. Among the most important or
the list is Beau Brummel, The
Warrens of Virginia. Sweet Kitty
Bellairs," The Darling of the Gods,
Merely Mary Ann" Clothes, Blue
Grass" racing play. and host OF
other works that are new to the local
stage Manager BlackWood also in
tends to give the Belasco patrons a
liberal share of farce comedies of the
Hoyt style in which the members of
the stock company will have ample
opportunities to display their talents
as vocslists and dancers.
Imro Fox who will be at the Or
pheum tomorrow, tells good story
on himself which SHOWS lnal even
conjurers cannot always do the inn
possible. While performing in Birm-
ingham England, he borrowed
watch from a man in the audience for
the performance of a trick, which
consisted in crushing the watch, stuff
ing it into a gun and firing it into a
box where it would be found unin-
iured AS his assistant was NOT
within reach at he time. Fox slipped
the watch to a man on the stage and
whispered place it in the box Then
he fired the gun and opened the box.
The watch was not there. The owner
of the watch began to howl for his
property. The audience jeered and
yelled. Fox, thoroughly enraged,
looked for the man whom he had in
CONSIDERABLY pressed into his service,
but as he failed to find him. he was
compelled to pay $3.50 for the time
piece.
The musical comedy season under
the management of Oliver Morosco at
the Majestic will commence about June
6 at the close of the Kolb and Dilf
season at that house.
Adele harrington, who has been APP
pearing with the Belasco company in
1.-The Dollar Mark" during the past
week, has been added to the perlna
nent playing strength of the company
Los Angeles herald., 1909-03-14

Harrington, who for three years played
George NJ. Cohan's part in Little
Johnny Jones' 1t was Harrington
who played the part of the young
American jockey when the Cohan
musical affair was initially made known
to local audience at the Mason opera
house Recently Harrington has been
playing one of the principal roles in
the New York company presenting "A
Stubborn Cinderella" Besides Rar-
rington the Murray and Mack COM
pany will include a score or more OF
singing and dancing comedians as well
as pretty girls who will lend their
talents to that department of the
drama usually known as the merry
merry"
After the Murray and Mack engage
rnent Manager Blackwood has ar
ranged for a season of twelve weeks
of musical comedy during which all the
Rogers brothers successful pieces Will
be used with d team of well known
and popular German comedians in the
Rogers brothers original parts. The
Rogers brothers shows include In
Wall Street" AT Harvard" IN
Washington" "The Reign of Error"
an Panama" In London" In Ire
land" In Paris and In Congress.
These plays are all from the pen of
John j. McNally and were originally
KlaW & Erlanger. In addition to the
Rogers brothers offerings MI Black
wood has secured for the summer sea-
son at the Grand such successes as
"The Widow Jones" and "Courted Into
Court" two of May IrWin's greatest
hits; "A Country Sport" "A Straight
Tip and THE Press Agent" a trio of
successes that made Peter f. DALEY
famous: THE Good Mr.. Best The
Star and Garter" Boys and Girls
ME Him and l." farce comedy sue
cess played in the east; Bicknell and
Watson. now the featured members of
Ziegfed's "Follies of '0S;' Busy Issy,'
George Sidney's popular musical
comedy, "A Hot Old Time" i'm which
Johnny Ray made one of the greatest
hits ever placed to the credit of an
Irish comedian, and Rudolph and
Adolph. a combination of German
comedy, pretty girls and sprightly
music.
Many former stars of the prize ring
are embracing the dramatic art with
more of less success during recent
years. Judging from the enthusiasm
over the act presented by Soldier Tom
Wilson, which heads this weeks Or
pheum bill, some of the eX-pugilists
score successes before the footlights.
Soldier Tom Wilson is name not
very familiar now to the fight fans, for
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-04
PREPARED FOR CIVIL CASES.
Short Calendar Business and Assignment of Cases in the
Superior Court-Ready for Trials October 20.

There was short calendar session
of the superior court in this city on
Saturday presided over by Judge Ralph
Wheeler, in preparation for the civil
business of the court, which will start
on Oct. 20, according to the assignment
of cases. Many motions were heard as
follows:
In the case Of Davidson, exc, appeal
from probate, demurrer was argued
and decision was reserved.
bond of SIS in the case of S. A.
Dolbeare VS.. d. L. Akers was ordered
in two weeks. On a motion for a more
specific statement, decision was defer
red. A more specific statement was
asked for in the case of Kingsley ct al.
VS.. the Windham Manufacturing COM
pany, a suit over the f1owage of land.
Decision was reserved, as it was on a
similar motion in the case of NJ. c.
Afford of Lexington VS.. J. A. Simonds
of Mexico, a suit over notes of about
$4,000.
A demurrer in the case of the town
of Montville VS.. the Alpha Mills COM
pany was argued, the judge taking the
papers. In the case of Agnes Jennings
VS.. w. H. Jennings bond of SIS was
agreed upon. A week was allowed for
reasons of appeal to be filed in the ap-
peal from probate of W. S. Fish ct al.
A second notice was ordered published
in the divorce case of Otto Fraul of
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-04
BOARD OF TRADE
WILL RESUME MEETINGS
First of the Fall to eB Held October
16-Stereopticon Lecture Particular
ly Valuable to Manufacturers and
Employees.

The regular monthly meetings of the
Norwich board of trade will be resum-
ed for the season, the next meeting be-
ing held at Buckingham Memorial on
Saturday evening, October 18th, at 8
o'clock, The principal feature of the
evening will be a stereopticon lecture
by w. Fl. Tolman, director of the Mu-
scum of Safety and Sanitation of New
York. Arrangements for this lecture
were made by the Norwich board of
trade through e. H. Gary, chairman of
the United States Steel corporation.
The lecture will show the progress be-
ing made in minimizing the number of
accidents due to railway travel and the
use of machinery. This lecture will be
particularly valuable to manufactur-
ers and their employees as well as edu-
cational and entertaining to every cit
zen of Norwich. A lunch will be serv-
ed after the lecture, as is the regular
custom of the board Of trade.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-04

Colchester VS.. Louise Graul Of parts
unknown.
In the case Of Underwood VS.. Bush a
bill of particulars was ordered In. On
a motion for default for failure to plead
two weeks were allowed for an answer
in the case of Mary K. Jewett VS.. S., e.
Moran. Reasons for the Boynton ap-
peal from probate were ordered filed.
A week was allowed for the filing of
an answer to a motion for default in
the case of Margaret Ahearn VS.. Annie
McBridge.
In the case of the Central National
bank vs. o. z. Stoddard, all of Middle
town, arguments were made by Attor-
neys Hull and Hyde, and not being fin
ished it went over to Tuesday at 1
o'clock.
The following cases were assigned
for trial:
Wednesday, Oct 2O-John H. Nor
ris, appeal from probate; Gilbert S.
Raymond, trustee, VS.. Frank E. Parker;
J. ]. Desmond VS.. James M. Peckham,
exc.
Thursday, Oct. 21-George w. Guard
VS.. William V. Santacroce; Albert Hart
VS.. New Haven road; H r. Douglas
VS.. James S. Duffy.
Friday, Oct. CIV. f. Ryan's appeal
from county commissioners; A. C. Har-
vey VS.. ]. II. Tubbs; r. A. Magner VS..
Nils Johnson.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-04
TO CLEAN KID GLOVES.

To clean dressed kid gloves lwhite
only put right glove on hand and
clasp it: cover with mutton tsIlcw.
Then put on the left and do the same.
When they are coated take sok
cloth and remove the tallow from the
right glove. which Will be warm
enough by this time to rub off easily.
When all the surface tallow has been
removed strip off the glove and drop
it in a basin OF gasoline. Then dc
likewise to the other one. Shake well
in gasoline and hang to dry. The same
method may be applied to white kid
slippers If placed on the bare feet.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-04
Riverside a Delightful snot.

The Charles Brown mentioned re-
Gently as having broken his arm in
fall is Charles Brown of East Great
Plain, and not Charles Fl. Brown, own
err of Riverside, Gales Ferry, is many
thought, and some have been deferred
from his hospitable place which at this
season Of the year is most charming
and delightful, it being always under
stood that the latchstring is out.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-04

Noank.-Latham D. Ashby while
hauling out his boats at Graves Point
recently came in contact with some
kind of grass which caused his face
and head to break out with rash. The
doctors who have attended him are at
a loss to understand the nature of the
poison.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-04
WESTERLY SILK co.
Now Has IS Hands at Work There
Regularly and Looking for More.

The Westerly Silk company, which
is occupying the new industrial build
ing in Franklin street now has IS per-
sons on its payroll and is taking on
more every week. The company ex-
poets to have IS when it is running
full here, and is looking for more help
at once. The business Is good and the
company is delighted with the loca-
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-04

The great pearl necklace in the
Louvre Museum, consisting of 145
pearls and valued at $4,000, which was
once the property Of Nine. Theirs, was
reported sometime ago to be dying"
Through disuse the pearls were losing
their luster and gradually but certain
ly declining in value
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-04
Personal


Mrs. Charlotte Lamb Of Mystic Wis
tied friends in Norwich last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. M. v. B. Pierson Of
Norwich called on friends in Gilead
recently.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. c. Swan have re-
turned from a two weeks trip to the
middle west.
John Ferri, now of New York, spent
Saturday visiting old friends in
Thamesville.
Dwight S. Tweedy of Worcester,
formerly of Norwich, was a visitor
here Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles c. Elwell of
New Haven are spending a few days
in New London, at the Croker house.
Harwood Byrnes of Warren street
left Saturday night to take a position
with Pittsburg manufacturing firm.
Louis Plaut of Dencer, Col, and
Louis and Edward Chamansky of New
York We're the guests of R. C. Plaut
for over Sunday.
Rev. P. C. Wright spoke Sunday
evening at the Second Congregational
church in New London on Christianity
and The City.
Fred G. Bliss and family returned to
town Saturday, having enjoyed the
past three months at Mountain View
camp, Berlin, Mass.
John w. Callahan of Mckinley ave-
nue. has returned to Baltimore for his
junior year at the College of Physi-
clans and Surgeons.
George w. Carroll has gone to Roch-
ester with his son, where the latter
is to go into the employ of the East
man Kodak company.
Daniel ]. Mullen of Warren street
returned Sunday night from New
York. He had a whole week there
during the Hudson Fulton celebration
J. C. Darby and Charles f. Moves
returned Sunday afternoon from New
York, where they had been since We'd
nesday for the Hudson Fulton celebra-
ton.
Miss II. Wilhelmine B. Covell and
Mrs. Anna NJ. Seymour of Portland,
Conn, are spending several days in
Norwich as the guests Of Miss Rather
inc Lambert.
Hon. Frank A. Wallace of the Firt
National bank of Wallingford was a
caller on Representative Tibbits Sat
urday. Representative Wallace was an
active member of the bank committee
at the last general assembly.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-04

New London.-Miss Peggy Simpson
of Washington is with her sister. Mrs.
f. aVlentine Chappell, OF Huntington
street. Miss Simpsons wedding will
part of this month, the groom being an
army officer Of Washington.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-04

East Hampton.-Railroad detectives
were here Wednesday to try to get
trace of some stolen metal. They visit
ed the bell factories in town. but
could find none. Ingot copper and
composition were stolen and three tons
Of it were recovered in Waterbury.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-04

The New York Review says: In
presenting The Chocolate Solder" at
the Lyric theater Mr.. +. C. Whitney
has revived the glories OF the Whit
ney opera company, which in its day
achieved the greatest comic opera
successes in this country.
Norwich bulletin. [volume] (Norwich, Conn.) 1895-2011, 1909-10-04
Democ-atic Harmony.

Senator Bailey disagrees with Will
liam Jennings Bryan. The senator will
find himself with considerable compa-
ny.-Atlanta Journal.