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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29
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An inviting event that will doubt
less attract many theaterGoers to the
Aca cSmy on Friday and Saturday,
matinee end night will he the first
presentation he's OF Philip Bartho-
iomae's latest and most onspicuous
success, Little Miss Brown" which
has Just concluded a run of six
months at the Forty-etehth Street
Theater. and which VIII be presented
here with such sterling players AS
George DIP ana William Boneli In
the leading roles.
The plot Of Little Miss Brown
turns on the efforts Of little Miss
Brown ia secure accommodations ar
n hotel where she is mistaken for the
wifestf wealthy merchant. who has
engaged 3,y wire "a suite Of rooms.
After Miss Brown has taken pos
session of the suite. the merchant
arrives ard before Miss Brown has
chance to explain the wife appears.
The complications which grow out
or this situation are go numerous and
are Of such a sidespli.tlng nature that
the audience Is kent in commissions Of
laughter throughout the remainder
of the performances
''Tittlc Miss Brown" according TO
the New York critics is a much more
enjoyable farce than the authors
previous success. 90 ar Night" IT ia
said 10 be funni more charming
more original, more unique and alto
gether mere entertaining than any
thing seen in New York this season.
IN the totie role. George dip offers
more interesting, entertaining and
varied performance than anything she
has done. and che takes advantage
OF every opportunity 1t affords.
Another favorite playe in the cast
r. William Bcnelli, who plays the part
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29


paul Gilmore Gem 10 the Acad~
amy Wednesday. matinee and night.
TOR his first appearance in II. 5.
sheldon's powerful play, Tho
Havoc" II has years run In New
York
.+The Havoc" II Satire restate-
nnent of the dramatic triangle, and
one that wings harDed shafts or
satire against the erctic preachments
disseminated by advocates of So
called advanced ideas. Its chief char-
acter ts wrongcd husband, who
checks his impulse to appeal 10 the
unwritten law and prettncs to ac-
cept the cynical philosophy OF his
wronger He carries the code CT
sreacherous guest to it's grimly logical
conclusion. concentrating a revenge
far more crushing than one OF his
own In mediate execution. In the de-
vaioprnent Of this theme the author
employs biting irony that shapes
really big story into a brilliant sar-
donic comedy
We are assured Ivy the eloquent
publicity promoter that Mr.. Gia"ore
makes the character Of the husband
one Ct the finest portraits he has
contributed TO cont' mpoiary drama
end makes the authors satiric lines
snap and burn by his crisp nervous
incisiye reading Of the dialogue.
No other play produced by the Paul
Gilmore company has earned such
remarkable tributes IS these ELECTED
by 1.-THE Havoc and MY Gilmores
acting Of IT. In The Havoc" MIR.
Gilmore touches the zenith Of his
career
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29

has owed 100000 for more than I've
years. called on President Comes g.
day and notified him that II the ciaiun
10 not settled At an early date he
will appeal to the American state do.
partmsnx. Other American olaasn.
ants whose aggregate ciaims anousH
to about 100000 will sriag simi-
lar pressure to bear on the govern.
ment.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29

Sanderson. known at college as
Satan" Sanderson. The piece con-
tains an unusually strong and sweet
romance. and has several. big dra-
matte climaxes The dramReization 10
the work Of two well known Detroit
wspaper writers-Miss Florence
Sibley and Kirk Alexander.
Norman Hackett is well known
here. His theatrical experience has
led him on the boards with such
prominent players as the late Louis
James. F-e'crick Warde. Katherine
Kidder. Madame Mojeska. z. H.
Sothern and Julia Marlowe. For two
years he headed his own company in
Classmates and Beau Brummeil."
Last season he played the lead In one
panies. His present managers nave
surrounded- him with q most capable
supporting company.
At the Empire.
THE Isle II Spice" famous must
cal comedy OF the popular variety.
after being ~ cted to the process
OF pemmicaniza ion that has boiled
out whatever weak spots may have
appeared In the original production Of
two hours and a half. so that all
the meat and the richness remains
IN the ninety minute entertainment
now offered. will be the attraction
at the Empire this week.
Tabloid MUSICAL comedy patronage.
new cult. 10 prosperity Musical
shows that are clean and depend role
" on merit, inclusive az they must
naturally be of many pretty giris az
fords a wide field of atractivenesa
For years the isle Of Spice has
been one Of the steady winners in
the musical comedy fieid. In It's
quickened state II has a new lease
of life and the popularity It has main
taiued Will row place It far above all
other offerings Of the kind. even ex-
ceed!ng the famous "Florodora"
Twenty-Five people are in the Of
fering at the Empire. A magnin-
cent scenic production has been pro-
vided and even that will be out
shone by the gathering OF girls. SIX
teen in all. Among the star enter
.ainers are noted Margaret Felch.
Rita Hammond. Stanley Fetch. Jack
Leslie and Charles Do vere.
All Of the song hits Of the original
Offering have been retained. the most
"opular Of which are ''The Goo Goo
Wan" 1.-THE Ljttis MAJ: Of Nicobar."
Uncle Sans Marine" You and T."
Peggy Brady and others There
are twelve musical numbers In the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29

man artist. assisted BY . beautiful girl
player and singer. seem sure to pro-
vide enc Of the elevating numbers Of
the new bill.
Belle Myers, q singing character en-
tertainer. together with clever dancing
feats. will add fun and brightness to
the bill.
A black face comedy maker in Sam
Hood. with his witty monoloEue. clever
song and parody numbers and odd
dancing exhibition. will complete the
vaudeville section.
Picture plays Of the best variety will
add instruction and amusement to the
Bill TO Be offered three times each day,
the matinee starting At 3 o'clock. and
the night performances being scheduled
for 7:1S and o'clock.
An extra matinee win be given on
New Years Day. making four perform
anees In all on that day. the matinees
starting 1T $3.50 and I O'Clock. and
the night performances at tho regular
hours. 1:i6 and o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29
"Tne Merry Widow Again.

1.-THE Merry Widow" Again.
THE Merry Widowi"'a new and
lavish production which will visit
this city. to play at the Academy OF
Music Monday and Tuesday. January
9Th and 18th, with a special matinee
Tuesday. offers an excellent illustra-
tion of what the public wants
Under the managerial direction of
Henry w Savage, Franz Lehar's de-
tightful operetta was produced in
New York about Ave years ago--to
be exact, on Monday night. October
81. 1907--at the New Amsterdam
Theater. where It enjoyed con-
tinuous engagement OF one solid year.
When one considers the numerous
entertainments that advertise them
selves as having spent two years in
New York" one admlres the con-
straint that marks Mr.. Savage's pub
LEFTY projection OF The Merry
Widow"
The company that VIII be seen
here was selected by Mr.. Savage to
make the trans-continentaI tour from
New York to San Francisco.
1t includes Mabel WILDER, Charles
Meakins, Oscar Figman, Arthur
Wooiey. f. J. Mccarthy Vernon Dali
hart. Olga Roller and several others
from the original company
Mr.. Savage takes pride In the fact
that THE Merry Widow has not re-
Progressed since ITS we'll remembered
premiere In New York. He announces
that the present organization Is the
hest of the numerous American casts
that have Interpreted Lehar's mas
terpIece
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29
AZ the Colonial.


a. . special feature for the week to
start tomorrow At the Colonial. mid
nixht, Now Years eve. when oppor-
night. New Years eve, when oppor-
tunity will be given many Thousands
to welcome in 1918 while enjoying the
high-class vaudeville bill A New
Years carol precisely at the midnight
hour. by one OF the most popular
sinners In this city win be sung.
In preparation for this novel fea-
ture. the doors OF the pretty theater
will be thrown open at II O'Clock. the
performances to start at one half hour
before midnight. picture plays provid-
ing the entertainment TIL IL o'clock
rings. the toiling Of the bells being the
signal for the singing Of the carol in
welcome Of the new year.
A giitterinx bill OF vaudeville fea-
lures has been arranged for the week.
all OF which will make their appearance
after the midnight hour Of New Years
eve to complete the regular perform
rest In the engagement Of thu Joseph
De Kos troupe OF two men. one wo-
man and two midgets. in a novel and
unusual comedy and acrobatic offering.
different and superior to any number
along this line In the vaudeville field.
Another feature will be provided by
the Lester trio in their presentation OF
the farce playIet, THE Bath Room
Mystery" Fresh from the big time
these artists come. and their amusing
novelty Is said to be one Of the fun
NEST In the vaudeville field.
High-ciass music will be the offering
Of Rose and Montrose. still another
feature. Concert players, this young
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29

Three Twins" the attraction book
ed for an engagement at the Bijou
this week. is a clean, wholesome en-
tertainment Astounding In humor, with
two hearty laughs every minute or
three hundred during the one hundred
and fifty minutes OF. each performance.
IT is fled with many striking novel;
ties. prominent among them being THE
Merry Go Round" THE Seven Ages Of
Cuddling. The Hypnotic KISS" the
awe inspiring "Yama Yama Man" and
1.-THE Mysterious Face" the latter a
genuine sensation.
Briefly stated the story OF the
Three Twins Id founded on the con-
fusion OF everyone as TO the identity
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29
Msruar,t Ellington in "kindlIna."


Margaret Ellington comes TO the
Academy on Monday and Tuesday in
her most successful play, "kindiing.
by Charles Kenyon, under the manage
rnent OF Edward J. B0wes.
The story u the play has 10 do with
Naggie Schultz, an inmate Of tene-
ment OF the lower East Side, New
York She Is an intelligent though I'M
educated young woman, the wife OK
rsevedore. In her t%lrns the greatest
OF all human instances. the desire toT
motherhood, Her husband Heinrich
Schultz. has attended Cooper Union.
with the result that he conc iudrs that
children born 20 NareHts living amid
their SURROUNDINGS would Ne little less
than criminal He insiuls this idea
into the mind Of Maggie. hIt the de-
stre fer q criid is strong within her,
when she discovers tNat she IL - be"
come mother she fears 10 tel HEM
rich. ard as their course Of revenue Is
israsted. she decides Ia obtain money ~
theft So that she nd her husband n1oy
ro west and settle eB the free 'ands
OF Wyoming. where size has been told
childrArl grew strong and happiness
awaits them,
MaErse has been in fhe employ OF
some rich friends. and from them she
steals First Il was emily some oaby
ribbons and Ilttie To ms in the man
nsr OF Clothing and traakets. then she
steals a diamond brooch. which she
ravns for enough nHonsy 10 pay thelr
TRANSPORTED too 10 tha West She is
-csand out. and the scenes which fol-
low the disclosure afford Miss Ellington
her opportunities fcr Ire best work she
has done In her brilliant career
Miss TlIngten sill Ice surrounded oy
che same ex eilent cs>npany 81 may ers
as during her engagement at Day
Theater, New York. ANA The corr thea
xxr chicago
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29
CALL ON CUBA TO
Paw UP HER DEBTS

HAVANA. Dec. 3s.--E r. Nahoney
~ American eopesactog whom Cuba
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29
ATTRACTIONS AT THE SEVERAL 7T1EATERS II
Academy.

Academy.
Monday and Tuesday-Margaret Il
lingtor. In "Kindling,"
Wednesday and Thursday, matinee
wednesday--Paul Gilmore In THE
Havoc"
Friday and Saturday. matinee Satur-
day--'Littie Miss Brown
EtJeu.
All Week. Special Matinee Wednes-
day---'rrhe Three Twins"
Empire.
1.-THE Isle q Spice" IN tabloid.
Colonial.
Vaudeville and moving pictures.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29

of three persons who look exactly
alike. Two of them are twin brothers.
who have been lost to each other for
years. and the third Is person. who
decides to impersonate a photograph of
one OF them In order TO win the consent
Of his dyspeptic father 80 his marriage
to the girl Of his che AS none of
tho twins-or the char ,'rs-know OF
the existence OF the three twins. incon-
gruous and ludicrous situations galore
are developed. But the plot Is after
all. only a thread nv which to conn ect
series OF beautiful gigantic stage
tahieaux, gorgeous electrical displays
and unique stage novelties.
Among them may be mentioned THE
Seven Ages OF Guiding" thu Electrical
i Swing. the taceograph, the Directors
Girls, and the Yama Yama Chorus. led
by the charming dancer.
The Three Twins is called the "Ben
Hur' of musical comedies, because II
Is the largest musical attraction In
America The amazon electric aerial
swing is the largest scenic effect ever
staged, with the exception OF the
chariot race in Ben Hur." The face
ograph Is another one OF the many cleo
trio effects that helps to make Three
Twins the smarto It OF all musical at
fractions,
Thu costumes are gorgeous and in
ciude some OF the handsomest Partisan
gowns ever brought to America. The
company includes such well known
players as Marie Sabbott, Cecil Lyn-
don. Marien Langdon, Marie Duhme,
Marion Morton. Gene Beaumont Fred
r. Hnadley. Albert Shayne, Grace Nc
milan and one OF the prettiest and
most shapely choruses on tour.
Satan Sanderson Coming.
Despite the fact that the chief
character In the play Is an Episco-
palian minister. Satan Sanderson'
which will be seen at the Bijou In a
few weeks. with Mr.. Norman Hackett
In the stellar role, Is non-sectarian.
The piece Is a Decentralization OF
Halle Ermine Rives' book OF the
game title, telling the story of young
minister who. through an accident
looses his memory. He strays into
a little mining town in Colorado
where ne Is mistaken for Hugh
Stires. his college chum. However
he gradually causes the hatred that
existed toward Hugh to be forgot
ten by his courage. clean living and
protection to the weak--when fate
again intervenes and lifts the veil
that has shrouded his eyes. revealing
to him, his own self--the Rev. Henry
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29

course OF tho performance. all with .
Hitting swing. The Goo Goo Man
three encores and IL still at the height
Of its popularity.
Three performances 10 the regular
daily program at the Empire. the
matinee starting at 3 o'clock, and the
night performances being scheduled
for 7:3s and o't>ck.
New Years rav. Wednesday next.
there will be an added performance.
two rsatinees being listed. the first to
start At Z o'clock and the second TO
begin at $3.50, No change will be
made In the night hours. the regular
performance hours being 7:3o and .
o'clock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1912-12-29

Of the wealthy merchant. In which he
has scored the success of his long and
interesting career.
A very handsome production has
been provided for Little Miss Brown"
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-07-18
Medical Associations Elect Officers.

Portland, Ore.-In6 oregon, w ASH
ington and Idaho medical associations,
which were in Portland attending the
triennial tristate convention of physi-
clans and surgeons, met Saturday in
separate sessions and elected officers of
the individual associations.
When that duty had been completed
the three bodies met in join section
sessions. The papers in both the medi-
cal and surgical sections were highly
technical in nature.
With the adjournment of the section
meetings the convention came to an
end.
The following were the officers elect
ed by the three associations:
Oregon-R. E. Ringo, Pendleton,
president; J. S. Moor, Portland first
vice president; F. D. Strickler, Grants
Pass, second vice president; R. w.
Stearns, Medford, third vice president;
M. B. Marcellus, Portland, secretary;
Katherine c. Manion. Portland, treas
urer; K. A. J. Mckenzie, Portland
trustee. The next meeting place will
be Medford
Washington-C J. Lynch, North Yak
ina, president; J. R. Brown, Tacoma
first vice president; P. D. McCormish
Spokane, second vice president; G. H
Thompson, Seattle, secretary
The next meeting place will be Everett
Idaho-J. w. McCue, Caldwell, presi
dent; F. w. Mitchell, Blackfoot, first
vice president; E. E. Maxey, Boise, sec
retary-treasurer; John Alley, Lapwai
delegate to Northwestern Medical asso
citation Twin Falls will be the next
meeting place.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-07-18
SEES THE OREGON
Noted Battleship Sent There for the
Elks' Celebration.

Portland.-AI Oregonians, born or
adopted, who could get away, went
down to Portland harbor Saturday and
saw the old battleship Oregon-made
famous by its memorable trip around
Cape Horn to Cuban waters during the
Spanish war-now for the
first time in its 20 years existence
drop anchor wholly within the confines
of the state whose name it bears.
Also they saw the first battleship
that ever came to Portland and the
first battleship, it is believed, to enter
port 100 miles from salt water.
The Oregon was sent to Portland in
honor of the national reunion of the
Elks and will remain during the con-
vention period, which is from July s
to the 10.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-07-18
New York.
ALL OF US SIX CENTS RICHER.
United States Has More Real Money
Than Ever Before.

Washington-The American govern
ment began the new fiscal year with
$3.50, 4O7, 621, of which all except
$363, 621 ,OOs is in circulation and the
balance held in the treasury vaults as
the assets of the federal government.
This volume of real money breaks all
records, so far as the treasury state
ments show for the winding up of the
fiscal year, and it beats year ago by
$s4, 100000.
q The treasury officials, estimating that
the population has grown to 95,656,O00
up to last Monday, say that a pro rata
distribution of this money would give
each person 1896, or six cents more
than a year ago.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-07-18
T. R. SEES POWERFUL PARTY.
Breaking Up of Solid South Is Hope of
Colonel

Oyster Bay, N. with the call for
the national convention of new pro-
gressive party issued Colonel Roosevelt
expresses confidence that the movement
was well on the way toward the forma-
ton of a powerful organization. He
would make no predictions as to the re-
suit in November, contenting himself
with the statement that in the fortnight
since the party was launched it has
made greater Roadway than he could
have believed possible.
He believed he will be in a position
to make a strong appeal in territory
which has been regarded hitherto as
democratic, with the chances of break
ing up the solid south.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-07-18
POSSE KILLS ROBBER.
Man Had Murdered Bank Cashier in
Iowa,

Mount Pleasant, Iowa.-A lone ban
dit, who late Saturday entered the
Rome Savings bank at Rome, shot
Cashier F. w. Hileman and escaped
with $500, was shot and killed later by
a member of a party that had been
securing the country in motor cars in
search of the robber. The bandit was
identified as Charles Clar, scarcely 20
years old. He was riding horse and
on seeing the approach of the automo-
biles turned in his saddle and opened
fire. In an exchange of shots James
O'Loughlin, leader of the posse, was
slightly wounded and the robber tum-
bled from his horse shot through the
heart. The stolen money was recov-
cred.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-07-18
DOG SAVES MISTRESS LIFE.
According to This Story IT'S Truly a
Wonderful Dog

San Francisco.-Omega, collie, re-
Gently saved the life of his mistress
by dragging her unconscious body from
burning bungalow.
Mrs. w. B. West, owner of the dog,
was in her room when the collie came
dashing in and began Juggling at her
dress She followed and reaching the
lower hall found the house in flames.
She ran up to her room again to save
some jewelry and was overcome by the
heat and flames.
When his mistress did not reappear,
Omega dashed into the house and
dragged the unconscious woman to the
yard, where she was revived by neigh
bors. Both the woman and the dog
were burned slightly.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-07-18
Indiana's New Constitution N. G..

Indianapols.-Th new Indiana con-
stitution as drafted by Governor
Thomas R. Marshall and adopted at the
last session of the legislature was de-
clared unconstitutional Saturday by the
Indiana supreme court. The court held
that the right to change the constitu-
ton lies with the people and that the
amendments should have been submit
ted to constitutional convention in
stead of the legislature.
Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1912-07-18
FROM THE MINING CAMPS

AT cost of nearly $175,00O, the
hewitt mine at Silverton, B. c., will
rebuild its mill and surface equipment
which was destroyed two weeks ago
by fire.
An important combination of the
manufacturers of white lead in Eng
land, Germany and the United States,
which is believed also to include the
larger manufacturers in other countries.
is reported from New York.
Wednesday, July 3, the Bunker Hill
& Sullivan Mining and Concentrating
company declared it's regular monthly
dividend of $65, 400, making the 17sth
consecutive payment to shareholders
The total amount of dividends to date
is $13,5s4,75O.
The gain made in 1911 over 1910 was
only 81 fewer deaths. The loss of
2317 lives in all in American coal
mines during last year means that on
every working day in the year, Sun
days excluded, 10 workers lost their
lines in the coal mines of this country.
After two years of work, the long
tunnel of the Lucky Calumet mine in
the Occur d'Alene district headed in
the ledge on July 3, and when the
shift knocked off work 10 feet of cop
per ore had been exposed with no
hanging wall in sight. The crosscut
drove through the footwall of the
ledge at a distance of 1000 feet from
the tunnel portal, and at a depth of
400 feet.
Grand Forks, B. C.-During the last
week the CRANKY smelter treated 1855
tons of ore at its reduction works in
this city, making the total ore treated
for the current year 623,732 tons. The
blister copper shipments from the
CRANKY for the week were $4,000
pounds, bringing the total copper ship
ments for the year to date up to H.
336,500 pounds.
The mucking contest held at Ward
ner Saturday was big feature. Two
men with shovels worked against time
to fill a box which contained two cubic
yards of muck. The muck was the
same as is taken from the mines and
was heavy to handle. There were seven
teams contesting. J. G. Waggoner and
H. j. Hughes of the Stewart mine
won in five minutes and two seconds,
. beating the other contestants by 20
seconds. The same pair won the muck
ing contest in Kellogg on the Fourth.
New York.
Bar silver, 61Bc.
Copper-Quiet Standard spot and
July, 17@171ac; electrolytic, 17@@
!. 1850; lake, 179s@17Ac; casting,
2 171sc.
Tin-Weak. Spot, $46.3O@46.SO.
Lead-Quiet, $44O@4.5O.
Spelter-Quiet, $7.1O@7.25.
Iron-Firm. UNCHANGED.