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HELICOII HALL IS DESTROYED BY FIRE

Upton Sinclair's Colony at Englewood, N. J., Suffers Serious Loss.

ONE DEAD; MANY INJURED

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Cracked Corn Screenings,

SEVERAL JUMPED FROM WINDOWS TO ESCAPE DEATHWELL KNOWN PERSONS AMONG THE VICTIMS.

Englewood, N. J., March 16. Heli

con Hall, the home of Upton Sin

clair's colony, was destroyed by fire early today, and Lester Briggs, community carpenter, cut off by smoke

on the third floor, was burned to

death. The blaze was preceded by an explosion of gas, which seemed to occur in the ballroom, which was at the extreme end of the building from the

boiler room. The flames spread with such rapidity that the fifty five colonists had to flee for their lives without having time to save any of their belongings. i A number of persons Injured by jumping from windows were taken to the hospital. They are: Miss Helen Knowles, assistant housekeeper at Helicon Hall, burned about the face and injured internally. Miss Grace McGowan Cook, writer of short stories, bruised and injured internally. Miss Alice McGowan, back injured and suffering from shock. James McNiff. burned about face

and neck. Miss Leonie Fitchenberg, burned on the face and body and suffering from shock. Mrs. Henriette D. Kimball, illustrator, suffering from shock. William Montague, professor oi philology at Columbia university; face and back injured by jumping. Miss Edith Summers, private secretary to Mr. Sinclair; suffering from

shock.

Lester Briggs, who occupied a room

on the top floor, was awakened by Miss Margaret Hoag, a writer. Miss Hoag jumped from ' a window but Briggs was blinded by smoke and was unable to find his way out. The Sinclair co-operative colony was

established last October and included

NEWS OF THE THEATERS

Theatrical Calendar, GENNETT. March 19 "Papa's Boy." March 21 "Around the Clock.' March 22 "Red Feather." March 23 "The Illusion of Beatrice." ' Soon "The Time, the Place and the Girl." PHILLIPS. Entire Week High class vaudeville.

"Around the Clock" Gennett. The Ritchie London Comedy company,, the exponent of clean humor, of the highest class whose long continued success in that great travesty, "A Night in a London Music Hall,"

have won them fame in both America and Europe, have at last forsaken their old love for something more pretentious in an amusement way. The Ritchie folks will be seen at the Gennett on Thursday night in the latest and best musical comedy called

"Around the Clock" which is by Messrs Frank Huffman, L. O. Smith

and Sebastian Hiller. There is an

elimination of all that is coarse, and horseplay is conspicuous by its ab

sence. The comedy, while sidesplitting, is wholesome and the melody of the tuneful, jingly, whistly sort that

at once appeals to everybody. The plot deals with the efforts of a young man with a penchant for telling lies to outwit his wealthy uncle who has an idea that his nephew is all that is loyal and manly. During the entire three acts there is not a dull period. The comedy is stocked with enough winning features, surprises and novelties to float any enterprise of its

kind to instant success. Of course the play was written to exploit the rare

talents of the foreign comedians. That they do as well as they have is only natural for they are without a

doubt the best funmakers that England has sent to America in many years. There is no limitatioa to the versatile ability of Mr. Ritchie in this sterling piece. He is once again seen as the Gilded Youth who kept crowds laughing until threatened with apoplexy in "A Night in a London Music Hall," only, however, Mr. Ritchie's role has been elaborated and extended through three acts of continued

mirth. As a crowning climax the

fJeflm,"S:? ha11 SCne 13 rl l throne of the kingdom of Romania and

as a dramatist. Beatrice is Miss

Fealy. In transferring her from her

real life to that of this little play the

dramatist has accomplished a great deal. Miss Fealy lives the part. She is the timid haughty princess so sweetly sympathetic at all times; so

exquisitely gentle in all that she does. '"It seems almost impossible to realize that in a body so frail, so febrile, so exceedingly fragile, that the great art of the actress is encompassed. But it is there, and her eyes reflect the genius which animate this little artist in all that she does. Unusually girted intellectually and with a personality of the most persuasive magnetism, Maude Fealy has made herself one of the most popular of the younger school of actresses. Her success is due first to an inherent talent, and to years of study devoted to perfecting it As a result she displays an art so subtle that one scarcely realizes, but instinctively feels it, and it is an art exquisitely refined, which finds expression in the most appealing methods. Her powers of suggestion are wonderful. Her eyes express a range of emotion and her voice accompanies their appeal in an irresistible way. There is a wealth of tenderness and pathos in both. Her impersonation of Beatrice Bevins is exceedingly sweet and innocent. She

has embodied in the part a personality of radiant beauty and one also

keenly incisive and authoritative. In pathetic moments her touch was one and her sincerity convincing, white her loyalty to her illusion was at all times appealingly expressed. She acted the more Important scenes, especially those with Mr. Webster, with winning softness and an irresistible charm. She more than justified all that was expected of her." "Manager Cort has surrourded her with people who are well selected and play the parts assigned to them admirably." "Red Feather" Gennett. "Red Feather," the new comic opera by Reginald DeKoven, Charles Klein and Charles Emerson Cook, with an exceptionally strong company and all the gorgeous scenery, costumes and

mechanical and electrical effects that

contributed to the great success of the

piece during its long New York run,

will be the attraction at the Gennett

next Friday night. The prima donna of the company is Cheridal Simpson, who has for the past three years held a similar position with the Savage forces. The story of "Red Feather" is one of unusual interest. It is that

of a conspiracy, which reaches a sudden and successful climax in the last act. to overthrow a usurper of the

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in the final act with careful fidelity

A number of new and exhilarating

specialties are introduced, many of

them engrossing enough to carry a less brilliant comedy triumph. The

number of educators and men and 1 1?cale f the Pla' is. in America, and

Crushed Oyster Shell

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Clover, ' Blue Grass, Flower Seed. Timothy, Lawn Seed, GardeirSeed. Millet

-l j women engaged in literary pursuits.

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opted, the meals being served in common in a large 'dining-room. Some of the members of the colony, in anticipation of fire, had provided themselves with Improvised fire escapes of rope, which were used to good advantage in lowering some of the children and women from the windows. Those who were not injured walked barefoot through the snow to nearby cottages, where they were cared for.

CONTORTIONISTS ARE

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Miscellaneous. Columbian -Stock and Poultry Food. Flour and Corn Meal. Axle Grease.

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"Bender" at Gennett Dispels Such an Idea.

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One-half Square North of the Market House Free Delivery to Any Part of City New Scales for Public Weighing

TO THE PUBLIC: I herewith take pleasure to inform you that I have on this day, March 14th, 1907 set and tested the scale's In front of Omer G. Whelan's Feed . Seed Store, located at Number 39 Souti 6th street, Richmond Indiana, and declare and guarantee them to be accurate. Said scale's having been tested and sealed with U. S. Test Weights. Respectfully yours, MARRY SMITH, DayionyO.

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More than one person attending the

; excellent performances of "Humpty

Dumpty," the pantomime, at the Gennett theater yesterday afternoon and

I last night, marvelled at the work of Lew Hershey, the twenty-one-year-old contortionist, who by bending his

body in an almost impossiDie Knot, was able to place himself in an iron box 22 inches long and 16 inches high. The feat was marvelous and the audiences at both afternoon and evening performances cheered loud and long

when the young man succeeded m

turning the trick successfully

times. In speaking of his work and it was not without much questioning, that he divulged the secret of his success, he

; oemg very moaest aDoui it ait. tier-

shey told of the necessary qualities re-

I quired for a contortionist.

During the course of the conversation he said: "Some people think that a man has to be double jointed to properly do a contortionist trick, but such is not the case. I am not double jointed and in fact I think that double jointed people are more awkward than

I others. The secret of contortion is proper living and almost constant practice. During the past ten years

I have practiced every day and am very careful just what I eat. I don't suppose that in the ten years I have been in the business I have eaten twenty-five pounds of meat. Meat does not agree with a man's stomach, and if one eats it very soon before performing, it leaves a large lump in the stomach which will hinder one from givin? his best efforts. For five minutes before I take my turn on the stage I go through vigorous exercises to liilVr my body. "When we play a matineo performance such exercise is not necessary. "There are many trielcs which I can perform which seem incredulous, but vocabulary but as he said, the public cannot see ju?t what I am doii-g." As an illustration to this, Hershey lent over and snapped his neck cut of place and immediately reset it. Several tricks of this kind are in his vocabulary but as he saii the public cannot see close enongh to properly appreciate their value. Hershey is a young man f pleasing appearance and thoro'igily- demonstrates what right livio;; will do. He

is the picture of perfect Leallh. j

the action is both spirited and refresh

ing. The song hits comprise everything from a single love ballad to a football and cowboy song. The pretty, beautifully gowned chorus introduce some unique dancing. There is no doubt but that "Around the Clock" is a novelty in the way of musical comedy. ' "Papa's Boy" Gennett.

Manager Swisher of the Gennett an-

restore the rightful sovereign. Chief

j among the plotters is a mysterious

free rider, Red Feather, whose identity is unknown until it is tunefully revealed in strict confidence to the audience. It is the Countess Hilda von Draga, who masquerades in the guise of a cavalier on the roads, while appearing at the court as a high born lady. The son of the usurper, the Crown Prince, is in love with the Countess, and so also is his captain of the guard, and in their rivalry and the pursuit of Red Feather, the action of the plot passes. The climax is reached when the Countess to save the cap

tain, whom she loves, makf-3 known

nounces the appearance here text j her identity with the conspirators and

Tuesday night of "Papa's Boy," the ! tIie army or restoration uureu, . mcin,i a , ! crates. On this Mr. Charles Klein

joying such remarkable success in the East. The company is a large and expensive one, and includes among its comedians the well-known team of Baker and Warden, who promise a laugh a minute. A large chorus of pretty girls help to enliven the num

erates. On this Mr.

has strung incident and dialogue and action, which make an entertaining ookl . There is comedy in plenty; the fun runs clear through the two acts and there is just enough sentiment to give relief. The lines are

bright and the jokes are said to be

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bers and add to the gayety of the en- j ty, brillianTand fit the music. Mr. tertainment The prices are popular j DeKoven.8 music WOuld, however, carand far below what are usually ask- anv nwttn it i renorted to be

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size. Maude Fealy Gennett. Maude Fealy, the youngest dramatic star on the American stage and former leading woman for Sir Henry Irving, William -Gillette, William Collier, E. S. Willard and other noted players, recently scored a remarkable success in. her native city of Mem

phis, Tenn., when she appeared there in the comedy, "The Illusion of Beatrice," in which she is to be seen here at the Gennett on next Saturday nighl. Of the performance by Maude Fealy, the Coir.inercial Appeal of Memphis, Tenn., said: "In a little comedy of exquisite simplicity, "The Illusion of Beatrice",

! from the facile pen of Martin Morton.

both onn Cort last night introduced Maude

eaiy to ner old mends and the associates of her childhood. The Ly

ceum theatre was crowded and the

tl 1 lil L 11 KJL lllU ICLCUUll t.LCUUCU j this youngest daughter of Memnhis '

who has achieved so much in her brief career on the stage, should have been exceedingly gratifying to her." " 'The Illusion of Beatrice' was written for Miss Fealy. and in drawing her picture Martha Morton has used only the most sympathetic colors. She has drawn adroitly, characters

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characteristic. Vaudeville at the Phillips. Below is the program that has been secured by Manager Murray for this week's vaudeville at the New Phillips: Overture Mr. Chas. Li. Stone, musical director. Inez McCuskar Prima donna so prano.

Tom Mack Monologist. The Aveletts Jugglers and equilibrists. Cal Lankert Illustrated song, "When the Evening Breeze Is Sighing Home, Sweet Home." The Four Franks In an original one-act musical comedy entitled, "A Mixed Affair." The Cameragraph Latest motion pictures. As will reardily be seen this calls for turns by performers who have nev-

! er before visited the house and who

will bring something entirely new. That it is possible week after week to get new features is further evidence of the wonderful field from which vaudeville talent is drawn.

GENNETT THEATRE -

IRA SWISHER. 4. Lessee and Manager g ,

THURSDAY NIGHT, MARCH 21 A riot of legitimate laughter, Pretty gowns, pretty songs.

"AROUND THE CLOCK " i

Musical comedy in three acts by S. B. Gassin, headed by London Comedy Co. Funny, tuneful, .hilarious, up-to-date. NEW. NEAT. NATTY. NOVFl

7 - ' J " " 7 4. Stage on a stage. Vaudeville. Immense, inviting, inspiring. 1

25c to $1.00. Seats at Wescott Pharmacy three days in ad- i

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8 '1? t 'fr $ "j1 fr i" "fr $H$M$M$H$ fr ifr 1 1 ijl 11

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vJ IRA SWISHER, Manager.

SATURDAY EVENING, MARCH 23, 1907 ANNUAL TOUR OF '

Management JOHN CORT IN

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The Illusion of Beatrice i

A new modern comedy in three acts by Martha Morton.

Office for Oliver.

William J. Oliver, the former Indi-

limited in number but very real, and t anian who failed to get the Panama

she has limned them with so much de- j Canal contract, has beeu elected seclicacy and has touched them so light- j ond vice president of the United ly that they are very real. Beatrice ; states Trust company, of Washington is a type. Suffused with the warmth Citv.

of the illusion that she is the daughter of a princess she lives her life in a little kingdom of her own and so imbued has her childhood been with this thought that her character has been molded in shape accordingly. In drawing this character Miss Morton has shown the strength of her art

Metropolitan Cast of Players.

Completo Scenic Production

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"A play admirably suited to America's Youngest Dramatic Star."

Prices, $1.50, $1.00, 75c and 50c Seats ready on Thursday, March jj

21st.

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TUESDAY NIGHT, MARCH 19

One of the greatest musical successes of the present year, Introducing those droll comedians, BAKER AND WARDELL, supported by a large and clever company.

SEVENTY HANDSOME SHOW GIRLS. ING COMEDY.

Prices 25c to 75c. Seats at Wescott Pharmacy, three days in advance.

BRIGHT AND SPARKL

The New Phillips Vaudeville Theatre

O. G. MURRAY, Lessee. GEO. A. SC HWENKE, Treas. PROGRAM WEEK OF MARCH 18. Saturday 3, 7:4a ana 9:15 p. nu

and Ass't Mgr.

(Theatre Beautiful) 620 MAIN STREET. THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY. The WOTfterml Pictures "A Fan la Japan," and Custom OfHcere and Smugglers." Also the Langh-Produc-ing Novelty, A Pleasure Trip." Hear the song illustrated, 'The Burglar and the Child." Continuous from 1 to 1 1 p. m. Admission to all, 5 cents. ADMISSION TO ALL, FIVE CENTS.

A OVERTURE Mr. Chas. L. Stone, Musical rector. B INEZ McCUSKAR, Prima Donna Soprano. C TOM MACK, Monologist. D THE AVOLETTS, Jugglers and Equilibrists.

'When the EvenSighing Horn

E CAL LANKERT, Di- Illustrated SoDg, ing Breeze Is Sweet Home."

F THE FOUR FRANKS In an original One-Act Musical Comedy entitled "A Mixed Affair." 6 THE CAMERAGRAPH, Latest Motion Pictures.

Special matmee eacn Saturday; children 5 cents. All other matinees 10c, except- to children under 5 years. Souvenirs Wednesday matinee.

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