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The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27
WALTER ROBINSON,
tBOJANGLES), STARS IN
SPRINGFIELD, ILL
Especial to THE WHIP.

SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, March %. =
Walter Robinson, known to theatre
patrons as Bojangles vas crowned
with applause last week in Spring
field, Illinois, where he was the head
liner in the most exclusive theatre in
the west. The white press was I'M
stinting in their praise for his original
mirth making genius. The following
comment from the Springfield Daily
Republican shows that Bojangles .
has no peer as an entertainer:
"Bil" Robinson of the Fighting
Eight WAS one of the biggest hits on
the bill. This colored boy, 1.-The dark
cloud of joy'', made them laugh when
he talked, when ne sang, when he
danced. He has line of comedy all
his own and manner of originality
in delivery In addition to this, he has
an limitation of muted cornet that
is Il feature in his act. The closing
dance finished with tumnlt of APP
plause to "shake his feet and he
did. -
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27
THE AVENUE.

1.-The Miracle Man." a play of re
nown, is the attraction this week al
The Avenue Theatre. The Compa
ny is new, and is headed by Andrew
Bishop and Cleo Desmond, two Of
the races best dramatic stars, sur
rounded by the best artists avail
able. A general review will be made
in next weeks issue.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27

MELODY MART.
John Wickleff's Ginger Band.

Among some of the best orchestras
in the city, is "Wickleff's Ginge.
Band" who play nightly at the En-
tertainer Cafe on East Thirty-fifth
street. Mr.. Wickleff, the leader, is
a product of Louisville, Kentucky.
He came to this City about six
years ago, a fair, but unframed trap
drummer / was agout one of the
first Chicago musicians he met, and
was glad to NEE him as he was very
interesting. He told of his experience
as fake drummer land how he
wished to study and properly equip
himself for he business. | advised him
as to the best place to study and the
answer is-well look at him today,
one of the best drummers in the game
and musieians of value and power
Mr. Wickleff is az expert "tympany"
player, and also an artist on bells and
Telephones. Recently, he was offered
an engagement with his Orchestra,
to tour the cher continent at a salary
of Two Thousand Dollars per week,
and the offer still being open, Mr.
Wickleff is undecided as to what
he intends to do. AS a rule good
musician, is very poor business man
but John Wicklef possesses both and
demonstrates it, by the way he han
dies his organization.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27
sERGEf RAcHMANINoFF, Pi.ni..

The piano recital of Sergel Rach-
mammoth, Russian composer and
pianist, at the Auditorium on March
2st was one of the best that Chi
cago has ever had. The numbers of
the program were big butnot burden
some, the playing was faultless in
technique but no mechanical and
tone, original Interpretation was
given with no real change of the
ideas presented by the composer. In
typified that rare combination of the
real genius who has ideas to present
and can an does present them unob.
trusively but convincingly.
The Auditorium was packed and il
is to be regretted that many were
turned away All music lovers should
have hard that recital.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27
HAROLD HENRY-Pianist

In Mandel Hall on March 9th, Har-
old Henry gave an excellent recital
to large and most appreciative au-
dienee. One of the most instructive
numbers on the program was the
Chopin Prelude No. 10. Mr.. Henry
is an exponent or real musicianship,
presenting always excellent technic
and artistic Interpretation.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27
MRS E. P. RANDOLPH
ENTERTAINS

Mrs. L. p Randolph, 1875 $. State
Street, entertained the Lafayette
Stock Company and about twenty five
guests Saturday evening at a beauti-
fully appointed party in honor of Mrs.
Charlotte Freeman.
Mrs. Freeman was artistieally and
deliberately gowned as was all members
of the party.
Mr.. Clarence Muse sang eseveral Sc
lections TO the enjoyment of the g1fgt :
Mr.. Chas. Holden's Solo was hile
pleasing as was also the Violine solo
by Mr.. George Smith who was effect
lively accompanied by John H. Long.
The party shifted the clouds Of
reality and fom many hours thevguests
reveled in pleasure and rest frog the
-~dinary walks of life. At "wee'
-ur the guests departed claiming
Mrs. Randolph an ideal hostess and
her guest the charming person that
her audiences find her to be.
The Umbrian Glee Club will give
a Concert in La Grange on Tuesday
U,,oo;.u Marob Oor1
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27
MUSIC-By Mildred Bryant Jones
FLORENCE LONG, Soprano.

On March 9th in the Blackstone
Theatre Miss Florence Long gave a
very pleasing song recital. Her voice
is not a powerful one but her high
tones are light, flexible and sweet
In all of her singing, cdearness OF
diction was some Of added enjoy.
sossfS5at aThe program wasa 'vsricd-onr
ranging from three old English songs
by Bishop to the dramatic Carnival
by Fourdrair. She was at her best
in the rendition of "Le Moulin" by
Pierre.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27
In the Cabarets

Isador Schoor, the proprietor, is
allowing no opportunity to pass that
will aid him in securing the best en-
tertainment possible for his patrons.
Mr. Wickliffe is still lifting the joy
seekers out of their seats to dance
to the strains of his celebrated Gin
ger Band.
Bill George Sill makes his patrons
| feel at home He is one of tie
silent magnetic attractions of this
wonderful pleasure resort
Yes, Shep Allen is still on the
floor
1t is said that Miss Alberta Hun
ter brought back something new in
the line of entertainment from the
West, and will be seen at this resort.
See Saw Company entertained at
Dreamland.
Thursday night the entire cast of
The See-Saw Company was enter
tanned at the beautiful Dreamland.
The affair was given in honor of
Broadway Jimmey, one of the worlds
foremost eccentric dancers and a
member of the See-Saw Company.
Mr.. Savage, the writer of "See-Saw'
musical comedy, and the managers of
the Colonial Theatre, were the reci-
pients of the Hospitality of Mr..
Bottoms.
Wonderful program. Never in the
history of man was there such an
array of amateur and professional
talent displayed as on this occa-
sion. announcer Jones" who has
won for himself the coveted title of
King Jones, is directly responsible for
rendition of this program. Among
those who participated were Ollie
Powers, the famous tenor, Prof.
Gaines and Partner, Willie Coret,
the eccentric dancer, Peachtree, the
champion of all Blues Chirpers, John
Higgins, 'Snow" and Porter brought
the patrons to their feet when he dis
played his masterful exhibit of the
Tango. John Higgins of New York
also received rapturous applause for
his perfect imitation of Chas. Chap
lin, Sergt. Cokely.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27
THE PHOENIX.

Coming Friday, March 25-Peggy
Hyand in Faith" Saturday, March
27-Mary Pickford in "Heart of the
Hills."e Sunday March % - Rex
Beach's "The Girl from the Outside"
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27
DAVE PEYTONS GREAT STAGE REVIEW

care of money, another surprise
was the appearance of Bill Bottoms,
the proprietor, in the roll of speech
making.
The South Side extends to the
Democratic Cosmopolitan Artists of
this Company standing invitation.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27
Introduces Stars.

Jones in his own original style
created a large volume of unsuspec-
ted mirth when introduced; Mis-
Dorothy McCay, the leading lady of
the celebrated "See-Saw" Company,
Miss Mable Bunyea, one of the most
versatile Beauties in the cast, Miss
Madison, Miss Story and the manag-
er of the Company who made the
shortest and most timely speech of
the evening the gist being 81 take
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27

Alexander Valentine, is playing at
Edgewater Park, New Jersey. Mr..
Valentine is a first class trombonist
and recently played in the Grand
Theare Orchestra.
Raymond Woodset, the cornetist
of the Grand Teatre Orchestra is q
new conner in the city and little
gentleman with his great ability or
the cornet. Woodset has taken first
place among cornet players and you
will ahve to look long ways to find
some one to measure up to him.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27
THE MONOCROM.

Clifford Ross, Dick and Dick, Con
cellar White & Co., and Colemtn and
Coleman make up wonderful bill at
this little house.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27

Ed. Bailey's Orchestra, at The Earl
Theatre is causing quite stir in
the Community They play real music,
and are highly appreciated, judging
from the heavy applause.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27

Don't fail to ask your music dealer
for "Romania,' the great instsru-
mental song hit by Dave Peyton,
Clarence Williams and Spencer Will
lams, published by Williams and Pi-
ron Co.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27

Miss Abbie Mitchell, who was for
merly with the Quality Amusemtn
Corporation has Joined the New York
Syncopated Orchestra, playing an
engagement in Paris, France. Miss
Mitchell, sailed last week.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27

Cigars Band, is still iazzing, at
Harmon and Cooper's West Side
Dreamland. This is Cigars third sea-
son at this place.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27
HANS HESS, Violoncellis,

Those who delight in the smooth,
mellow tones produced by a master
of the violoncello received rare
treat in the Recital of Hans Hess in
Kimball Hall on March 18th. Mr..
Hess made very happy choice of
the numbers constituting his pro-
gram, contriving to meet the varied
demands Of the average audience.
Brilliant compositions were there for
those who wished them ad Beetho-
ven's Adelaide was source of great
est pleasure to those for whom pure
melody is essential. In richness and
fullness of tone his number, as well
as the others of like character -
left absolutely nothing to be de-
sired.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27
With the Actors
Mr.. Bobby Jones.

Mr.. Jones, female impersonator
is one of the leading characters in
1.-THE Follies and Fancies Co." at the
Grand. Jones is nevr ydeceiving in his
character, as he naturally portrays
the real southern negress. In femi-
nine expressions it cannot be excelled
by any of our impersonators and
look for great things out of "Bobbie"
in the future, as some one will surely
take him up the ladder in the theat-
rical world, as he is ar cal find. Jones
is a nephew of the famous BLACK
Patti" the songstress.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27

Martin Kliens, Earl Theatre, is do
ing good business. The policy is
five acts of vaudeville, with first-class
photo plays. Give him visit, 47th &
Forrestville Ave.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27

The -Four Harmony Kings" are
a feature at the Central Park Thea
tire this week. The Boys are break
ing in their new act and will neave
for New York nextweek.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27

The Umbrian Glee Club will give
Concert in La Grange on Tuesday
Evening, March 23rd.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27

Leon Diggs is back on the Stroll
after an unsuccessful tour with
"Who's Stealth Co." Mr. Diggs says
"Never Again" and also says he is
glad to be back on the Stroll once
more.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27
RUDOLPH POLK. Violini.t.

The young American violinist -
Rudolph Polk appeared in his first
recital in Chicago on Tuesday night,
March 18th in Orchestra Hall. His
teehnic is very broad and exact. tho
he evidently does not allow himself
the freedom of Imagination which
is his by right of accuracy of tech
nique. The third Concerto by Saint
Saens was one of the most appre-
ciated numbers ON the program.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27

Bruce" the Roller Skater, also
returned from his disastrous pill
grimage, and also says Never Again
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27

Miss Ollie Burgome, will be feat
ure attraction on the Great Elk
Week Bill at the Grand, April 18th.
Some dancer she is.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27

Mr. Brooks of the team of Brooks
and Hunter is producing the Elk's
Show at the Grand6, week of April
18th.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27

Moss and Frye, are at the Majestic
this week, stopping all shows. This
is one of the funniest acts in Vau-
deville today and ranks with the big
gest timers.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27

Joe Sims. the comedian, has just
finished a new act he wrote for AL.
Brown, big time white star. Joe
has the goods, and is writing for
quite few time big time, white acts.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27

Tom LIE Monier, of Flayed and lie
Monier, is looking good these days.
Tom has something under his hat for
the future and is all smiles. Well,
Tom is a good scout and we wish him
all the luck in the world.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-03-27

Billy Kings "Record Breakers
Opening at Indianapolis, this week,
at the Washington Theatre.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-08
16 HURT AS CARS
 COLLIDE
Driver of .Jitley Possi- bly, Fatally
 Injured.

Sixteen people were hurt, one pos silhly fatally, this morning when a jitney bus driven south on Midd1 e 1ner street, and a trolley car, west bound on Fairfield avenue, co1hded at the corner, the force of the impact sending the bus up on the sidewalk and throwing many of the passengers to the street.
 The driver of the jitney was found unconscious by DT. J. A. Maxwell Vwho was summoned to the spot in the Elm nergercy a1rlbula nee and at St. Vim cents hospital this noon his condition was said to be rather critical. He is suffering from several fractured ribs and possible internal injuries.
 Most of the passengers in the bus were women. and the greater major ity of them suffered only from minor contusions and decorations from fly ing glass. Two of the more seriously hurt are Marie Bogandy, IT, of 297 East Washington avenue, who was badly cut in the left leg by glass, and Louise Hurst, 21. of 271 Remington street, who suffered probable injury to the spine and severe bruises These two and Petrosk were the only ones taken to the hospital. the others re- ceiving treatment on the scene or al | the Emergency hospital.
 Others injured in the crash were Hazel Tolles, 20, and Gertrude Tolles (Contfnued on Page Six)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-08
ORDER
 IN FRANKFORT
DIES
 OF HIS WOUND Was Shot By Patrolman Tn a Three Cornered
 Fight.

Luigi Arbucci, of Hurd avenue. who was shot by Patrolman Herber- Stowe. of the Fourth precinct, durin: a fight at the corner of Main anG Grand streets, Sunday night, died this morning in St. Vincent's hospital as the result of the wound inflicted upon him by the officer.
 The police are now endeavoring to locate some of the dead mans friends or relatives. It was at first believed that he came to this city from Water bury, but the authorities of that city disclaim any knowledge of the man. A report that Arbucci was living with a married sister in Hurd avenue is now being investigated.
 The fight in which Arbucci receiv- ed his death wound was a three cornered affair between himself, Am brosia Del Noria, of Az GoodseL street, and Officer Stowe. Arbucci stabbed Del Noria with a sti1etta, and then made for the officer, but was dropped in his tracks by a shot from the policeman's gun. From evidence presented at the corone1ks investiga. ton it seems that Officer Stowe acted simply in seIf-defense.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-08
RETURNS HAD
 MANY ERRORS

Hartford, Conn.,, April S-Approx- inately 40 percent of the income tax returns filled out by taxpayers of this state last month were found by gov ernment auditors to contain errors, United Statag Internal Revenue Col lector James J. Walsh said today. In some cases taxpayers paid to the de- partment more money than was ex- pected of them, but in the majority Of cases it was found that they failed to make payment of certain items. Al together, if these numerous items were not checked up caught by the federal auditors, the government; would stand to lose many thousands of dollars - how many Collector Walsh was not in a position to state
 About 15O,00O returns were filed in this state. The corporation re- turns about $500 in number are sent on to the internal revenue depart ment in Washington for scrutiny. Collector Walsh said wherever re- turns were found a letter explaining the error was sent to the taxpayer and a request made to forward the amount due.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-08
IS
 CREEPING BACK

Paris, April s-Absinthe, forbidden during the war, has recently been creeping back into the stocks of some cafes in this city, and it's consumption has assumed proportions sufficient to attract the attention of the police. Great difficulty has been encountered in the past by those fighting the use of this liquor, which is being served under various names, no one being able to give an exact definition of it. Government officials, however, have developed a test which police officers can apply on the spot, and if a drink shows the presence of absinthe all stocks of the beverage are confscated and the vendor arrested
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-08
DEFICIT IS
 UP TO BOARD Implication Made Today By Apportionment
 Member.

It was stated this morning by a member of the Board of Apportion- ment, in regard to the statement cred
 ited to the Board of Education that the latter body has not received all the money promised it and must start the year with a deficit, that a year ago the Board of Apportionment ap- propriated the sum of $68 66816, which sum, according to the recommends
 tion of the City Auditor, would have enabled the board to square up'' all
 the teachers salaries and start this year with a clean slate.
 While the member of the Board of AsrEpoa'ti onnnent did not actually say so, the inference may be drawn that this appropriation of the Board o4
 Apportionment, if applied as intended would have done away with this
 yesar's deficit and the presence of the deficit nG.w is a. matter for which the Board of FSduFcaaion only is r@ponM- hIe-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-08
R. R. STRIKE GROWS:
 EXPECTED ID SPREAD
 THROUGHOUT NATION
WILL DETERMINE .ENCLAND'S STAND Italian Minister Believes Flo Serious Difficulties Will
 Result.

WILL ERMINE-1-Page i.
 London, April S-Prenier Lloyd George and his cabinet will meet to- day, presumably to determine the attitude Great Britain will take rela- tive to the occupation of the German cities east of the Rhine by the French. For this reason the conference of AL lied premiers and foreign ministers, which has been arranged for today, and at which the German situation was to have been discussed, has been postponed. It will probably be held tomorrow.
 Baron SciaIoia, the Italian foreign minister who is here for the confer ence, expressed the opinion to The Associated Press today, that there was no possibility of the Franco German situation bringing about ser ious differences between the Allies.
 'Intimations that there is danger of such a situation arising within the counsels of France and her former comrade powers are entirely unjusH- fied,'' the foreign minister said. "l have every confidence that there is nothing in the present state of af- fairs that will make it difficult for the allies to reach a common under standing and maintain a solid front '
 (Continued on Page Six)
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-08
URGES REJECTION
 OF WILSON PLAN
Unrest Due to Demand of Labor For Control In
 Industry.

Washington. April s----F7at rejec- ton of the plan proposed by Presi- dent Wilson's second industrial con ference for the settling of labor un- rest was urged before the Senate la Dor committee today by W. Jett Lauck, secretary of the old war labor board. Mir. Larck was the first wit ness at hearings on the conference plan preliminary to the drafting of legislation to carry into effect such of it the committee may deem a5dvsS- able.
 MT. La11ck told the committee in- dustriaI unrest throughout the world was due to the fact tt1at labor organ izations were demanding a greater measure of control by labor in indus try as we'll as larger earnings and shorter hours This, he said, was due to new conception of democracy requiring that the principles of poIit- ica4 democracy be taken into the in- dustra1 fie+d. The conference report he said, did not meet this
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-08
TWO SUITS DISCLOSE
 COMPANIES PROFITS

Some idea of the profits made by local ice dealers may be gained from figures quoted in two suits for az gregate damages of s31, 900 brought against the Naugatrck Valley Ice Co., and the Berkshire Ice Co in the Su- perior Court today by c. 4. Belisle of Providence, R. I. Behsie said he sold ice to the Naugatuck Co. for $S75 a ton last year and to the Berkshire Co. for $4 ton. Inas- much as the public was forced to pay 50 cents a hundred pounds for ice the dealers must have cleared consid- erable more than expenses.
 BelisIe is suing the Naugatuck Co. for s25. 900. He claims the local com pany agreed to buy 1000 tons of Maine ice from him last July. He received 2,o00 on account and 1,23S tons were accepted by the local com pany, which refused to receive the remainder. Belisle said the ice was left on his hands and he suffered a big financial loss.
 The Berkshire Co. is sued for S6,- 900 on the ground that it ordered two boat loads of ice from Belisle, A total of 2,143 tons were delivered and $3,9o8 was paid to BeIisIe, but he claims there is balance still due him.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-08
Traffic Tied Up in Toledo Strikes Threatened At Milwaukee and St. Louis Gateways to North and Southwest Crest of Rebellion Not Reached.

Los Angeles, Cal, April S. The railroad strike has spread to Los Angeles where early to- day the yardmen's association said between 800 and 1000 men on the Southern Pacific, Santa Fe and Salt Lake lines had walked out in sympathy with the strikers on eastern roads.
 The strikers said their action here was the result of being underpaid and predicted the entire Pacific coast, if not the whole nation would be affected soon-
 Toledo, Ohio, April S,-SX hundred switchmen employed in the local railroad switching district walked out in sympathy with switchmen in other cities today. It is predicted that all traffic will be tied up within A hours
 Chicago, April S.-The strike o1 E'insurgent' members of railroad
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-04-08
START SUIT TO SETTLE TITLE Bishop Family Defendants
 In Action Over
 Land.
Members of the Bishop family (

Members of the Bishop family of
 is city and other heirs of the late
 .ussell D. Tomlinson are named as
 efendants in a suit started by Annie host of Stratford and Mary Rosen- baum of this city to settle the title to a plot of ten and one-half acres in Stratford. Papers in the action were filed today in the superior court.
 The plaintiffs claim to own the property by virtue of a deed and also by having been in adverse possession for the past Is years. The tract is bounded on the north by land owned by M. c. Bodge, on the east by Caro- line Beardslee's land. on the south by Oliver Beardslee's holdings and on the west by M c. Rodge's property.
 The complaint states that the plain tiffs have heard that some claim tc title in the property might be made by the Tomlinson heirs. Among those sued are Gen. Henry A Bishop, Ju- Han T. Bishop, Minnie L. Bishop Mary Ferris Bishop, William D. Bish- op, of New Haven; Susan Washbur1 Bishop, Margaret W. Tomlinson Eloise Ton1inSon of this city; Mrs John H. Rayburn, Mary Tominsou and Stephen Tomlinson, all of Fair fa1d