davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28
sHUBERT THEATRE.

Salt Lakes ever popular form OF
theatrical entertainment ten-cent
vaudeville, opens its regular winter
season at its original home the Shu-
bert theatre this week. The engage
ment Of the opening bill began Satur-
day afternoon, August p and contlnu-
ing through until next Friday evening
The acts that will be seen at the Shu-
bert throughout the coming season are
the same that play some OF the nigh
est class vaudeville houses or the
country and this year the average eX-
cellence OF the acts and performers
IS Tar above any past seasons DOoh-
ings. Throughout the coming months
the price TO all performances OF
vaudeville at the ShuDert will be ten
cents and the order of performances
will be one show every afternoon,
starting at two o'clock and three
shows each night beginning at seven
o'clock and being practically contln-
uoUs. For the bill which opened Sat
urday, Aug. p, at the Shubert Electra
is announced as the headliner and from
the general idea of his act that may
be obtained from the eastern reviewers
who have seen il, the feature is one OF
the most remarkable demonstrations IN
electricity ever conceived. Electra is d
man who allows during his entire act
from one hundred and ten to five hun
dred volts of electricity TO pass through
his body and all apparently without the
slightest discomfort TO himself. Scien-
lists and electrical experts who nave
witnessed the performance declare that
il is beyond comprehension that any
man can permit the passage through
his body OF the fearful amount Of cleo
tricity as does Electra and survive.
Hungarian dancers mum Der
among the best in the school OF latter
day dancers who in the grace and ar
tistry of their movements depict the
various racial dances OF various nations
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28
Attractions This Week
COLONIAL THEATRE.

There is food for thought on the part
OF those pessimists who constantly be-
moan the decadence OF the stage, in
The Battle" the remarkable play
which, after an entire season at the
Savoy theatre. New York. comes 10 the
Colonial theatre Monday night IoE
half week. Cleveland Moffett, New
York newspaper man and author, has
in this play given concrete evidence or
the tendency Of the modern drama 10
keep step with the progress toward
sanity of thought, that is being made in
the discussion of the great polltlcal,
sociological and economic questions or
the day. 1t is a symptom or returning
health when the drama turns TO these
live questions for its themes, and de-
serts for the nOnce the eternal sex
problem. 1t is further indicative or
wholesome tendencies when the drama,
without INDUCING in WearisOme preach
ments OF offensive didacticism, rtnds
itself discussing such themes fairly
and without appeal TO unworthy preJn-
dices.
ital against labor, or lndlViduallsm
against cOllectiVism, Of rich against
poor, of class against class. II Is not
an attempt TO decide this battle or 10
award the victory TO one side or the
other. But IL does present a striking
and truthful picture Of such d contest
as might easily occur IN real life. ana
the characters who typ1ry the two SIDES
are, for the first time In such play,
humanity possible, The capitalist IS not
q monster who ruthlessly brushes out
all opposition, but a man who believes
in the modern system OF cOmmercialism
and can give cogent reasons Tor the
faith that Is in him The refOrmers are
not idealiZed into impeccable heroes,
but show human weaknesses. The bat
tie makes the play, but II is no twisted
and one-sided view OF the struggle.
THE Battle" has scored the success
IL deserves, and Mr.. Moffett has done
the drama and its patrons great sery-
ice He has demonstrated that 1t Is
possible, practicable and profitable 10
take a safe and sane view OF great
questions on the stage, just as much as
It IS on the hastings. In the pulpit or
on the editorial tripod.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28
MISSION THEATRE.

The third week Of motion pictures OF
the different order" has now opened
at the Mission theatre and with The
third week there has come q great in
crease In patronage. The singing OF
Miss Mile Williams and the general
excellence Of the last TWO bills mas
undoubtedly caused the increase. but
whatever the cause, there seems 10 Dee "a
reason. So much trash in the moving
picture line has been forced upOu the
moving picture exhibitors and the pub
lie that many managers have been
Forced 10 close up their houses for
want Of patronage. Lessee John Clark
or the Mission is well acquainted with
picture conditions and knows well the
demands that the public want enforced.
Hence, no picture is run upon che
screen unless IL has passed his stri-t
inspection. AS @ result q good. clean.
satisfactory bill IS presented The bin
this week is as good IL not better than
the one that has Just preceded Dr.. the
baseball feature being especially fine
MISS Mile Williams and sister, a little
TOT or years. are again winning much
applause from the audiences. Their
novelty this week is the singing OF
The Indian Love Song" with complete
scenic effects
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28

though quite unpretentious, entertain
ment. The story concerns one LOrana
de Castro, a foolish little English
maiden despite her name) who
imagines that the height OF human
happiness is TO be attained by cheap
newspaper nOtoriety. Theodore Saun-
ders, a timid. unrOmantic little CHAP
who follows the business Of profess
siOnal tea faster, has long admired her
from afar, and when he finally sum-
mons up the courage 10 force his way
into her presence and declare his pas
sion ne is accepted at once, on cOndi-
ton that he consent TO have the cere-
mOny performed in a den OF lions
which are performing at a nearby cir
Gus He consents, and the ensuing
struggle between his cowardice and
the fear of losing his inamOrata by
display of timidity affords many mo-
ments OF delicious comedy.
All through the preparations for the
wedding he is torn by the conflicting
emotions, and the final moments, in
which he completes his toilet by the
side Of the arena, are eXcrucia1ingly
funny. The climax is reached when
the officiating clergy man calls to as
certain what he infelicitOusly terms his
last Wishes-in regard 10 the ceremony,
Of course-and then, left to himself, he
falls in a dead faint just as the band
outside strikes up the wedding march.
Meantime. the bride-tO-be has also
lost her nerve ana run away, another
couple being hastily substituted, that
the crowd may not be disappointed.
Each returns home. and, having heard
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28

I 10 look as well as possible; her attrac-
| tive appearance IS a valuable asset
| While her sisters who are not OF tina
profession have been discussing the
newspaper Illustrations of a new ef-
| feet she has made IL point 10 examine
the article possessing IT, while others
are waiting Tor sight Of il, she buys
sans Il.
Here is where the stage. as a gov
ernor or fashion makes its influence
felt. The actress who is 20 be at
tracttVe in appearance must be endowed
with good taste and no matter how
great may be the novelty of a new fash
ion, she does not endorse il simply be-
cause IL promises 10 have a certain
! vogue and she viii not appear on the
stage in costume that would be
ridiculous either at home or on the
street. She viii not follow a fashion
10 its extreme. and unless # has other
qualities than its Ireakishuess' TO com
mend il, viii follow IL not at ALL
IailOrs and mOdisIes. knowing this.
and regarding highly the impetus that
may be given certain mode by its
appearance upon the stage, do not, as
q rule, carry out their ideas, 10 a
length greater than is commensurate
with degree Of common sense auo the
basic idea Of good taste. Freak fash
Ions are known as such because they
are not generally adopted, a piece OF
fortune which would Immediately Ia k6
them from that class.
In many a society play, a woman of
originality, wearing smart clothes, as
are half dozen others in the company.
has, with a sash, a collar or a bit OF
ribbon, given her apparel a distinctive
touch that was Immediately appre-
ciateC by every woman I'm the audi
ence, and later copied by many OF
them Thus are many of the frils or
fashion created. BY frfIs' I mean those
little expressions OF originality which
frequently add so much 70 the attraC-
tive ensemble Of a WOman's costume
There is every reason why an ac-
tress should be accorded a place among
the leaders OF fashion. 1t IS as much
part Of her professional duty 10 ba
IN the van as Il is her feminine desire
10 appear well. and the fact that II shs
does not appear to sartorial advantage
she Will earn the adverse criticism Of
hundreds OF theatregoers, especially
the women, who pay 20 see her, acts as
spur to her efforts 10 maintain her
reputation for good taste and the abil-
ity to make her every costume an or
nament"
In "Anti-Matrimouy' Miss Crosman
has an opportunity 20 satisfy her taste
for beautiful clothes, and her gowns
are sure 10 win the admiration OF
those who attend the performance.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28

velously blended. He will be a star
number beyond doubt.
Dale and Boyle Will be on hand with
an exceedingly tuneful offering which
they cali The Belle and the Beau" It
is combination OF juggling songs and
pleasing dances and il goes all sorts
OF ways as merry maker.
Mare6na, NeVarO and Mareena are a
trio of equilibrists who have a per-
Torrance that has been very accept
able elsewhere The Marcenas are
brothers and appear dressed in street
clothes. NeYarO is a contOrtionist and
adds the comedy touch TO the act.
Stewart and Marshall are couple
Of cOlOred young men who are fine
singers and dancers and who have had
arranged for them an act that enables
them TO display both talents to the best
advantage. Their turn is all comedy.
DerWin, VentrllOquist. who has
made an eastern reputation, viii also
be on the bill.
VIII M. Cressy and Miss Blanche
Dayne viii remain for another week.
For the second week OF their engage
ment their play viii be "Grasping an
Opportunity" a New Hampshire
sketch which has to do with the wiles
of a book agent who secures $50 from
the old farmer of the play. The play
was written by Mr.. Cressy and is full
OF the delightful humOr that charac.
teriZes all his writings.
a special orchestral program and new
motion pictures complete the bill.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28

present, than Winoheu Smiths delight
rul comedy, THE Fortune Hunter"
with Jack Barrymore in the title role.
The comedy Is sprightly and, though
always held within legitimate bounds.
II is a pure, clean story of American
life today. 1t abOunds in humOr and
healthy fun, and is splendidly acted by
one OF the best all around companies
that has lately been gathered on the
metropolitan stage. Although no star
is named in the bril-, that position is
virtually held by Barrymore. This scion
OF an inustriOus theatrical family
comes fully into his own as Nat Dun
can, the hero. who starts out. having
failed at everything else, TO win a
fortune by matrimOny with no par
ticular girl in view; but, according TO
system and set OF rules prepared for
him by a successful Wall street chum,
who boasts a never falling formula
for capturing a milliOnairess.
The herO's adventures in following
these rules provide the complications
including, OF course. his falling in love
with the wrong girl. BARRYMORE has
many OF the mannerisms and not a
little OF the method OF his uncle, John
Drew, but these are evidently not imi-
tatiOns but family attributes. He
plays the part with a nghtness and
sufeness Of touch that is refreshing,
and easily takes rank as one OF our
leading young light comedians. Though
the temptations TO Oyeract are many
he easily avoids most OF them, and only
once or twice errs on the side Of too
much farciality. where a strict adher-
ence TO legitimate methods would be
better.
The first production OF the new
season was made by Charles FrOhman
when he reOpened the Garrick theatre
with a sprightly, slender little comedy,
or rather farce, called Love Among
the Lions which was constructed by
Wincheli Smith from F. Anstey's anus
ing story OF the same name. The plot
is exceedingly thin for a fOur-act play
and there are some stretches of tire
some dialogue, but, on the whole, 1t
afforded a pleasing and agreeable,
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28
Influence Of the Stage
on Fashions of the Day

IEXT to Henrietta Crosman's de-
N lghtful acting, her handsome
gowns have always been admired
by ENTHUSIASTICALLY the feminine
members thereof. Not that Miss CrOs-
mans success depends in the least on
her smart frOcks or mOdish costumes;
for, the fact is. this stars first nOta bic
successes were scored as ROsalind and
Nell Gwynne, IN both of which roles
she appeared in male apparel part OF
the time. though OF the fashions OF
centuries past. But whenever Miss CrOs-
man has appeared in a modern role, as
is the case with "Anti-MatrimOny, the
whimsical comedy by Percy AacKaye.
in which she will be seen at the Salt
Lake theatre three days, beginning
dressed the part with extremely good
taste, very often setting the fashion
which well-dressed women in New York
and other large cities very widely cop
led. She is therefore looked upon as
authority in the matter OF both the
stage ana the fashion, and her views
on the subject are well worth record
ing
while the influence exerted by the
footlight entertainment upon the state
OF morality, and the value OF the the
atTe as an educational institution are
questions that promise TO remain in
argument for years" says Miss CrOs-
man, the fact that the stage is the
show place of the latest clothes fashions
was agreed on long ago. ! do not think
the stage is an arbiter OF modes and
styles, but 1 am convinced that it is a
positive governor of them, and that
through the women who appear upon it,
II does a great deal to regulate and
temper those ideas in dress which
might otherwise be carried 10 extreme.
Fashions in wOmen's garments are
ephemeral things, which may be OF nat
ural birth, because they fulfill the
needs of their followers, or, as fire.
quently, are the result Of ideas gem
Grated in the brains of a clever mOdists.
Fashions of the first class have some
measure OF stability; those Of the sec
Ond class are created only TO make way
for others.
Regarding the more recent novel;
ties, the majority OF women first learn
of these shOrt-liYed modes from de-
scriptions and illustrations in the news
papers. They may be attracted b. the
type and pen pictures thus shown them,
but few women will indulge their tastes
for the very latest fashion until they
have seen an actual example of it. This
sight is given them in the theatre. The
gown or hat as the case may be, is
shown them on the stage.
1T is in the actress book Of ethics
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28
oRPHEIrM THEATRE.

Another high class vaudeville bill is
the promise of Manager Sutton Of the
Orpheum for the week that begins with
the matinee this afternoon.
Jolly Fanny Rice veteran Of musical
comedy days, comes with her ''mlnia-
ture mimic stage" This is somewhat
remindful Of the old Punch and Judy
puppet show, though of course it has
many modern improvements. Miss
Rice has been here before and has
many Salt Lake friends and admirers.
Her act this year mas been a great
success on the coast, where she opened
the season.
Signor TravatO comes billed simply
as the eccentric Violinist." but when
it is added that he stopped" the snow
three times on his opening in San
Francisco IL Will be realized that some-
thing extraordinary may be expected
Travato is a Filipino and he hand es
his violin as q cello is ordinarily held.
From his very extensive repertoire he
plays as the mood strikes him. in most
original fashion, combining ragtime
and the classics IN one selection. mar
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28

back platform of an observation car
on a limited train and with rush
and whir will recede into the distance
at tremendous speed. The effect is
pronounced as one OF the most strik-
ing and dramatic ever given in SINH
lar scene. and should prove one OF the
big features of 1.-THE Summer Tourists"
In the show Henry Auerbach will be
seen as the German scientist and May
belle Baker as his daughter. Lillian
Sutherland Will play the part Of the
yiyacious waitress at the hotel at the
resort; Charles A. Figg will be the
hotel keeper, and Jack Curtis the con-
fidenee man. Harry Ford viii be seen
as a soap manufacturer and Fred
Kraemer as a dude. Wayne Prayer
will be a newspaper correspondent and
Anna Clark a newly rich woman.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28
ISIS

-Four big films viii, with the new fl
Illustrated songs and the new musical
program, keep the audiences at the Isis
in good humOr this week. The new
pictures began Saturday afternoon. and
from the opening TO the final film they
are easily among the strongest and
best Of the new films sent out By the
manufacturers this summer. Love Ys
One Another IS a Pathe drama having
for its theme the lives OF the c0lored
folks, and IL is an unusually fine story
and splendidly acted. The Pathe com
edy Of the week at the Isis Is "Jinks
Has the Shooting Mania" For a laugh
getters this VIII probably prove one OF
the most popular subjects az any OF tina
motion picture houses this week
"HakO's Sacrifice" is one OF the first
and most successful japanese dramas
Of the season TO be sent west. and ia 10
Isis patrons this week viii find
splendid story beautifully told and with
wonderful scenic seLLinEE
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28
LUNA

For its new program OF motion pic
lures, illustrated songs and music the
Luna offers an exceptionally strong
program for this week The bill changed
Saturday afternoon, and the new sub
Jeots are already popular with those
who have seen them. The stirring and
patriotic drama by the Edison company,
THE Stars and Stripes" heads the bill
and IS followed, among other subjects
and the songs OF another drama en-
titled Between Love and Honor" No
more startling or realistic scene has
ever been put upon canvas than the his-
tOrlc reproduction OF the famous sea-
fight between the Bon Homme Richard
and the Scraps. which takes place dur
ing the action OF 1.-THE stars ana
BtFfDes"
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28

that a marriage had been performed,
each one believes that the other, in
disgust at their cowardice, had mar
ried the substitute. Eventually, OF
course, the situation is cleared up.
Whatever may be thought of the play
itself, and whatever may be its fate,
there can be no two opinions in regard
to the acting, which is in every respect
up 10 the best standards of the day.
1t also serves TO introduce To our
notice A. I. Mathews, a young light
comedian from England, who scored
the biggest kind OF a hit as the cow
ardly wooer There is room for him
on the American stage, and he will
surely be heard from again. Jane
Oaker, who has heretofore been identi-
fled with highly emotional parts, was
capital as the silly girl, and May
Rlaney, Clarence Handysides, j. Mil
turn and Ernest Stallard were excellent
in lesser roles.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28

and who belong TO the Tx make famous
Maude Allan. The company which viii
appear at the Shuberr in these dances
has played in the majority Of the large
eastern vaudeville houses and they win
give an exact reproduction OF the Ia
nous love dances from Madam sher-
ry." THE Summer WidOWers" and other
New York successes. John WEIGH
billed as The Man in White, is a come
dian and singer Of whom much may be
expected. With the other acts on the
bill viii be given two reels Of motion
pictures, and altogether the program
gives evidence OF being unusually
strong and interesting.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28

The new program of motion pictures
at the Elite is on ana rhe biIi prom
ises 10 be one Of the biggest successes
OF the month. A splendid story. ''rha
Legend of Scar Face" heads the pro
gram. and is followed by the Paths
drama. Mistake Identity" and the
comedy Awful Symphony" Then
comes the new Kalem drama, THE
Wanderers" THE Legend OF Scar Face"
Is story the Indian braves always tell
the young men OF the tribe % urge
them on TO great deeds
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28
MARGARET mLINGToN Co.nNG.

Since Margaret ulingtOn's temporary
withdrawal from the stage two years
ago, those who had enjoyed the privi-
lege OF seeing her brilliant work with
John Drew in His House in Order"
and later as star at the head OF her
own company in The Thief" have
been patiently waiting the time when
she would return TO the stage All this
makes the news more than welcome 10
her many admirers 20 learn that she IS
scheduled for an appearance at the Co
lOnial on September 8, which occasion
viii mark the first production in this
city Of her latest and best success. tIe
new play from the French entitled
Until Eternity"
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28

IF YOU LIVE N THE MOST on
SQUIRE PART OF THE CITY, in the
last block of a street that's sometimes
left off the maps. AND YOU HAVE A
GOOD FURNISHED ROOM TO RENT.
you can find-thrOugh some classified
ADVERTISING DESIRABLE TENANT
someone who wants 10 get out OF the
hue and cry Of the busy streets some
one who is seeking quiet. and that hale
secIusiOn that is 50 like unto PEACE
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28
Week s Program

Colonial Theatre-WiltOn
Lackaye in "The Battle, -
Monday, Tuesday and We'd
nesday, with Wednesday
matinee.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28

Shubert Theatre-Vaude-
vile and moving pictures,
afternoon and evening.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28

Luna, Isis, Elite Theatres
Moving pictures and illus
trated songs, afternoon and
evening.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28

Orpheum Theatre-Vaude-
vile all the week, with mat
inees daily including Sunday.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28

Daniels Theatre-The Cur
It's Musical Stock company
in "The Summer Tourists, "
running up TO and including
riday night. Change of
bill Saturday afternoon.
Matinees Sunday and We'd
nesday.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-08-28
Jack barrymore Makes HIt.

OF the plays that hold over and be-
gin the new season where they were
Interrupted By the summer vacation,
none has had a longer run nor en-
1oyed greater prosperity, past and
Warren sheaf., 1910-05-05
NEW PROBATE JUDGE FOR
RED LAKE COUNTY

S. A. Swanson, judge of probate OF
Red Lake county, died after very
short Illness at his home at Red Lake
Falls this week The cause of his
death was a stroke Of paralysis.
Funeral services were held at the
Presbyterian church at Red Lake
Falls and at the Swedish Lutheran
Black River church.
Mr.. Swanson was resident of Red
Lake county for many years, having
settled with his parents in the town
of Black River while a mere youth.
He taught school for some years and
later was appointed the first register
of deeds of Red Lake county. He
was elected judge of probate in the
fall of 1908 and hence leaves a part
of his unexpired term. He is survived
by a wife and several children tt
mourn his departure.
Ira c. Richardson, of Thief River
Falls, has been appointed by the gov
ernor to fill the vacancy.