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8 THE ROCK ISLAND ARGUS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 1909. 4 ' It . ; . ' f V r V J V. . i . , ' ? V - 7 : ( ? ' 4 How Chevalier, English Comedian, Took to the 'Alls In 1890 Albert Chevalier was one of a dozen young men who were known In London as clever comedians who i appeared in the smart west end thea ters of that city and In the legitimate drama as represented by the comedies of Plnero and In adaptations from the iFrench stage. Known as an English j actor of French parentage, of -short stature, with, a smooth shaven, expres sive face and quick, observant eyes, he jthen gave promise of being one of the ; rising young men of the English stage. I When not playing in modern farces and comedies he used to entertain his 'friends at the Savage club In London ,and at smoking concerts with songs, the words and music of which he wrote himself, and which he sang as no one else could smg them. Generally they iwere burlesques on popular ballads of a 'sentimental nature which he ridicul ed, but his most successful ones were written In the dialect of the coster monger of White Chapel, the Covent Garden, market, and Mile End road. His friends all thought them so clever 7&nd amusing that he should do some thing with them besides entertaining brother professionals at 2 o'clock In the morning, and some even dared to feuggest that he try the halls. . Mr. Chevalier received this advice at first as John Drew would probably Ixeceive the suggestion that he give up light comedy and try doing a turn in a burlesque theater, for the English music halls of that period were not to be compared with the vaudeville thea ters of America today. He was finally persuaded by Edward Terry to do a turn at the London Pa Sillon. WHEN TERRY GOT THE HOOK. Now, I'm a fren o' Terry's an I wouldn't sack meh mates, An you mustn't bleat a scrap-what I 'ave said, iBut he lately got de stage bug Just a buzzin' 'neatn his slates An a-creepin' t'rough his ivy, which is red. See, he slanted all dose actors up on Clark street, past de bridge. An' de thought of gay hotel life kinda took. So you might Knowed he'd bite On de "Amateurs Tonight!" vAll de rowdy tribe was present, wit delr chins across de rail. An de blood it glimmered red in ev ery eye. rWhen poor Terry hit de flood light he ' was lookln sort o' pale, Tho' he cantered to a clog dance pretty spry. 'Yes, his trotter cases followed up de music pretty well. But de gang, it hadn't come to hear or look. , To de brine!" "He's a shine!" "Hey, you gimp, get off de pine ! " Twas a night o' nights when Terry got de hook. -Just to show dat he was game, he said: "Professor, hop de stool, Fer I'd like to ease a song what holts meh chest." Den he made a bow and started on a solo, Just as cool, An' de gang began- to spread de acid test. "Say, Carus. you're chew in sawdust!" "Get a gargle!" "Bend yerchln!" "Pass de grape fruit!" "What a fun ny lookln' mookf" 1 "Rise 'er loud!" Sang de crowd, "Shoot her high an' nick a cloud ! " In de middle of It Terry got de hook! , Well, de bunch It sure was tickled at de nabljous fun. Down de Are escape dey toddled, full o'-mirth. Den a -crash ! De leaders hollered an' began to-fcut an run, Dat is, dose who didn't topple down to earth. In the dimness of de alley, Terry, dis trict bantam, hopped. Gallery of Stage Celebrities "4,'i4-.SS9l.i. d? ," ; -A ft r ii An his carrot head, wit peevishness it shook. Not a biff Was a whiff. Evry punch bounced strong an stiff. Yes, I won dat eye when Terry got de hook. Eugene E. Morgan. The Theaters THE ILLINOIS. Beom4 creaae and Slxtecath atreet. Nov. 16 "TIe Soul of 9Inatc. Nov. 14 "The Girl That's AH Candy," matlaee and nlffbt. Nov. 10 Rental. Nov. 24 'Travel Talk. Nov. 23 "The Sport and the Girt," matinee and evening;. Nov. 26 Loalse Gunning, In "Mar celle. Nov. 27 "Tncle Tom's Cabin." Nov. 28- Week i Zlorgan Stock coin-paar- THE ELITE. Eighteenth street, between First and Second avenues. Vaudeville at S, 8 and OilS at. na, THE FAMILY. Second avenue, east of Nineteenth street. Vaudeville at a, 6 and 9 US p. m. BERNSTEIN'S ECCENTRICITIES. Henry Bernstein, author of "The Thief," which Charles Frohman will produce at the Grand, Davenport, Nov. 22, displays many of the eccentricities as well as the powers of genius. Though a typical Parisian, Bernstein is yet most superstitious, and his su perstition takes many novel turns. For instance, he has always insisted that the title of any of his plays shall not contain more than six letters, aside from an adjective or an article, Jid he will not content himself until he has fixed upon a title that contains the mystic six letters or less. This is seen In "The Thief," which In the French Is "Lie Voleur," and in the name of his subsequent plays, "Samson" and "Is rael." Another oddity of Bernstein is the fact that in each of his plays he insists that there shall be a character named "Zambault." It doesn't matter to him what this character shall be, so long as there is a character bearing the "lucky" name of "Zambault." In "The Thief" he is a detcitlve, in "Sam son" he Is a negro. "GENTLEMAN FROM MISSISSIPPI." The drama on public life, when not preachy, and when adorned with a plausible love story and plenty of crisp comedy, Is about the most profitable kind of theatrical property. Brady and Grismer, close upon the success of "The Man of the Hour," have hit upon another money getter, "A Gentleman v ; i i Its pmi T-it: ;'-- from Mississippi." It was written by Harrison Rhodes, the magazine writer and novelist, a Cleveland, Ohio, man. He collaborated with big. Jolly Tom Wise, who personates a lovable type of southern statesman, sent to the United States senate. The comedy has run for a solid year at Bijou In New York, and six months in Chicago. It looks as if it might exceed the won derful business of "The Man of the Hour." Brady and Grismer have cer tainly demonstrated their ability to pick winners. Their "Way Down East," now 14 years old, still does its old-time business. "A Gentleman from Mississippi," with the Chicago cast headed by Burr Mcintosh and Will Deming, will be the attraction the lat ter part of this month at the Grand, in Davenport. "SUNNY SIDE OF BROADWAY." Max Bloom, the famous delineator of the Jewish character, who has a record of achievements in farce, musical com edy, drama and comic opera, will be seen as the leading character in "The Sunny Side of Broadway," which will appear at the Grand, Davenport, next Wednesday evening. The book and lyrics of "The Sunny Side of Broad way" were written by Boyle Woolfolk, whose name has long been associated with this line of work. The purpose of the manager, star and author has been to create something unique, and the Interesting characters tell an agreeable story of modern life, rich in quaint humor, punctured with wit, and illustrated with songs and ensembles that consistently belong to the situa tion in which they are placed. Tho lyrics and music are said to be the best ever written by Mr. Woolfolk, and include such hits a& "Selling Papers," "A Lemon in the Garden of Love," "When It's Raining," "He's a Devil," "Those Good Old College Days," "What's the Use of Working When the Old Man Runs a Bank," and a new one called "Every Town Has a Post office and a Wise, Wise Gal," which bids fair to become one of the reigning successes of the Bcason. FAVORITE PERFORMERS. Mrs. Albert Ellison, who plays tho part of "Betty" Weber, the prima don na In the "Soul of Music," needs no introduction to the people of the tri cities. She will be remembered by her excellent work as Henrietta Budd In the "Sultan of Sulu." All who saw and heard her at that time will desire to see her again in her new role as the talented concert singer. She plays what is called the "ingenue" part In the cast. George II. Owens, who was so delightful in the character of Col onel Budd In the "Sultan of Sulu," takes the part of Alexander Stewart In the "Soul of Music." He is emi nently fitted for this part. He fall3 naturally In to the attitude and ex pressions of the money loving father. CAPTURING GAME IN AFRICA. Pictures Illustrating the life of a hunter, who, equipped with an outfit costing over $25,000, spent upwards of eight years in the dense Jungles of central Africa, for the purpose of cap turing all kinds of wild unimals for menageries and zoological gardens, will be shown at the Grand, Davenport, Nov. 19. One may frequently read accounts of such a life, but seldom, if ever, has this community had an opportunity to see real pictures and to hear the work graphically described by the man who has been through it all. Mr. Hood is well known in this coun try and in Europe as an African hunt er, and has spent 20 years of his life in hunting in India, Africa and South America, and is taking charge of an ' " ' " ! ibjafxaoch. Brajcit, start- i I Ikllllllll IMWIIIII IIIW II I I I MOTIWIfl ing In July, 1910. His description of the natives, roads, animals, etc., is considered highly educational, while bis whole talk teems with Interest. He narrates many thrilling scenes and adventures with Hons, elephants, buf faloes, snakes, crocodiles, etc., and no greater praise can be given him for his powers as an entertainer than the many requests he has received to "come again" by those who have heard him. His entertainment is pat ronized and highly spoken of by the clergy, educators, and all the leading citizens wherever he goes. Little Stage Stories As the heroine of Edward J'eplc'a new play, "Vasta Heme," M s C.irtrr portrays an Erring. Sister with iho opium habit, Mr. Anderson, the critio of the Des Moines Capital, says the play is as interesting as hanging. When Charles Klein's new play, "The Next of Kin," is produced at Powers' this season the leading wom an's role will be acted by Miss Hed wlg Relcher, the German actresj, who was so successful in "On the Eve," a play which failed. Miss Reichr was DAILY BULLETIN OP Do you know why the teacher of Paderewski never plays in public? Come to the Illinois, Tuesday, Nov. 16 and see. "The Illinois" Tuesday, Nov. 16. The seat sale will open at the Illi nois Saturday morning at 9 o'clock. No seats reserved before that time. Prices 50, 75 and $1.00. AMUSEMENTS kiatCriOM CMAMSCBUN.KIMBVACOMPAMW, RETURN ENGAGEMENT Sunday, Matinee and Night, Nov. 14 J. M. Garfield Presents That Musical Comedy. "The Girl That's All the Candy" A Play That's Full of Fun and Miuic 30 Chorus Beauties 30 20 Song Hits 20 Prices Matinee, 25c to all: night, 25c, 35c, 60c, boxes 75c. Phone 224. Davenport. TMrection D. L. Hughes. Wednesday Evening, Nov. 17. That Nifty Sons Show, THE SUNNY SIDE OF BROADWAY, . With Max Bloom. Lyrics and Masle br Boyle Woolfolk 44 , ' GIRLS AND BOYS 44 : " ' - What ! a Pazaza Plant? PrW 25c, 50c, 75c and fl. Advance sale Monday. Rock Island street cars to theater door. Phone 2435. i described by a New York critic as being much like Miss Julia Marlowe was 20 years ago. Wallace Ed dinger will also be in the cast of "The Next of Kin." The Morning Telegraph suggests, with flippancy, that the name of Ed ward Sheldon's play to be done at the New theater, New York, be changed from "The Nigger," which it coasiJ-rs Inelegant, to "God's Image Cut in Eb ony." , Mr. Lauder this season declines to appear on Sundays, and it is so nomi nated in his contract. He riya that many of his friends in Dunoon turned their backs on him this summer when they learned that he had been b' cak ing the Sabbath in America. In the Messrs. Klaw and Erlanger's production of "Rebecca of Sunny brook Farm" Miss Violet lleming -aiII appear as Rebecca. Mrs. Kate Doug las Wiggin's novel has been dramt tlzed by Miss Charlotte Thompson, who ought to be remembered for her performance of the Salvation Arniv captain in Mrs. Fiske's "Salvation Nell." . Announcement is made that Miss Phoebe Davies, for many years the dewy heroine of "Way Down East," is to be the leading woman for AT.old Daly in the Liebler production of t;iul Hervleu's "Know Thyself." Miss 7es sie Mlllward, who was engaged for the position some time ago, has, pre sumably, retired. Mme. Nazimova in her new pl7, "The Passion Flower," is said to be a sort of society Lady Macbeth that i. she forces her husband to become ats embezzler in order that she may get money to satisfy her mbiUons. Al though Brandon Tynan, an actor, as sumes responsibility for its composi tion, Mme. Nazimova herself is said to be the author of the play. MEN AND WOMEN WANTED The United States Government Giv3 Railway Mall Clerks $300 a Year to Start, and Increases to $1,200. Uncle Sam will hold an examination for Postal Clerks and Letter Carriers in Rock Island in November; for other positions on different dates. It is esti mated that. 50,000 appointments will be made this year. The Government wants people over 18 years to take the examination; will pay them well and give them an annual vacation with full pay. The Bureau of Instructions. Rochester, N. Y., with Its thorough knowledge of all the requirements cau fit anyone In a few weeks .o pass. A Government Position means employ ment for life. Prepare now for the ex amination. Any reader of The Argus can get full information by writing the Bureau of Instructions, 74 Hamlin Building, Rochester, N. Y. MACHINES SELL STAMPS New Slot Device In Operation Here Not Opposed by Government. Machines, much like the slot af fairs which sell chewing gum. are now selling stamps in the tri-clties. The stamps are the U. S. postage stamps, too, and come out at the beckonings of the nickels and dimes. A dime brings out four 2-cent stamps while a nickel brings out either two 2-cent stamps or four 1-cent stamps. They say the machines are money makers for their owners despite the original outlay of $35 or so. Inquiry of the postal authorities discloses the fact that the stamp ven ders are being introduced all over the United States; that the postal de partment sells stamps wholesale as it were to the retail venders and that so far no ruling, declaring the use of the machines illegal has been issued. Those who have these venders, es pecially hotel proprietors, declare that their patrons would rather give two cents for service and get only four stamps than walk a block, spend their 10 cents and get full value. UNIFORMS FOR BAND HERE Augustana College Musicians Will Make Fine Appearance. The uniforms for the Augustana band have arrived from Chicago. They have blue broadcloth Jackets trimmed in gold braid with an "A" in the same material on the collar of each. The caps are of military style and the trousers of white duck. There are now over 20 members of the band, whic'a is larger than for several years. The first nublic appearance of the organiza tion will be made Dec. 7, when a con cert will be given in the gymnasium. Regular practice is being held under the leadershiD of W. E. Pearson with a view of taking a prominent part in the jubilee program next spring. LOW ROUND TRIP FARES To Council Bluffs and Omaha in No vember and December Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ky. This Railwav will sell excursion tickets to Council Bluffs and Omaha in November and December at ONE AND ONE-HALF FARES FOR THE ROUND TRIP, on account of the fol lowing expositions: National Horticultural Congress at Council Bluffs. November 15 to 20. Tickets on sale November 13, 15 and 18. Return limit November 22. National Corn Exposition at Oma ha. December 6 to 18. Tickets on sale beginning December C. Return limit December 20. Further information from local agent Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway. F. A. Miller, General Pas senger Agent, Chicago. Rheumatism Cured In a Day. 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In Chicago say Vesta Tilley hasn't any thing to brag about when it comes to appearing in man's attire. "That number is an idea of my own." said Miss Rowland. "When I started as a chorus girl I had different ambi tions from most of the girls in the' company. They all wanted to play Juliet, and that sort of thing. But I had seen Ellen Terry play Portia in Henry Irvlng's Shylock, and I made up my mind that some day I would do that courtroom scene. Then I began to read Shakespeare. I have read all the acted plays six or seven times, and the height of my ambition 18 to do' Hamlet, ar.d next to that Rosalind.; Portia comes third, and I care for her only in the courtroom scene. "This business of singing and danc-' ing is aH right, but it isn't serious enough for me. I never really had to' act in all my life until I began doing! the Apache dance a few weeks ago, and that is all pantomime. Musical' comedy is just all frolic for one who1 plays in it. 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