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Aroerica!& Weekly Volume XVH. No. 18. CINCINNATI—NEW YORK~C HIC A G O May 6,1905.

HARRY VON TILZER, The Popular Music Publisher of New York Tire Billboard

that tills part of the act, which consists of • double leap the chasm and loop the gap Is MAY BRITTON as far as the double chasm Is concerned, scien DRAMATIC MINSTREL tlflcally Impossible. I do not know now, whethei they will attempt to put it on again or not. VAUDEVILLE BURLESQUE It is a great show under canvas. The events MUSIC OPERA are rapid and sensational. The reserved chairs, with foot rests, have been Install again this season. Two years ago they we on Broadway, in the Baroness Fiddlesticks, found too heavy to carry, but I believe sor in which she iniule a personal hit, notwltlistund spi-eliil arrangement has been made so tb ing the fiasco of the production itself. Miss they can be retained tills season, possibly by BROADWAY-GOSSIP. II King Is always popular on Broadway, Her .•HI i in- out the parade piniraphernalla, as My Irish Molly O was encored time after time. I la ;reap ts will t>e given. Miss Fltzhugh Is not given the opportunities Things Theatrical in the Metropolis, she might have for singing, as she reully has The Hippodrome continues to turn away people at every night performance, and and Bits of General Interest an excellent voice. The cast includes Frank Daniels. Alfred Hlekman, Snllle Fisher. Clar; the seats are still sold from two to three weeks Discussed on the Rialto. Belle Jerome. A nun Fitzhugh, Klphie Snowden, in advance. The circus program will be change*] Mary Clayton, Myrtle MefJraln, Irene Cameron, weekly, which will give an extra Incentive The penitential season is over and Claire Leslie, Majory Goodwin, Delia Connor, for patrons to visit the show frequently. its passing was marked by a distinct and mate- (ireta Burdlck, Walter Perclval, Xace Bonville, rial increase In business at the theatres. The James Reany, Lawrence Wheat. David Bennett. Miss Antoinette Walker has renewed first week following Lent marked the close of (ieorgt* Lestwq, Gilbert Clayton, Harry Mc- her part In the cast of the Music Master at several of the season's successes, among them, lior.oiigb. Ida Gabrlelle, Sally Daly, Leavltt the Bijou, and was given a very warm re- Mrs. Leffii)gwells' Boots at the Lyceum; Miss James, Leslie Mayo, and Blanche Ring. ception upon her return. Apropos of the Music Annie Russell, In Jinny, The Carrier, at the •*•*+ Master, it will run well Into June, accord in;: Criterion; It Happened In Nordland, at Lew The first rehearsal of Trilby, which to the last anno mi cement of the management. Field's Theatre, You Never Can Tell, at the will IK- produced under Wtn. A. Brady's man- and will undoubtedly continue to draw big Garrlck, and The Darling of The Gods at the agement nt the New Amsterdam Theatre May houses. It Is n not her attraction that will open Academy of Music. These final weeks were all s. witli the original cast, was Jield in this house at the same house early next season. It has marked by exceptionally good business. Monday. April ii4. It Is the purpose of the certainly been a winner for Mr. Belasco, and management to give the attraction as nearly lias Incidentally placed David Warfleld In the after the original in business and technique first rank of stars. With Aristocratic Tramp Co. us season. The openings last, week were only as. possible, and It was Interesting to note the two in number, The Proud Laird, a Scotch efforts of tlie company to carry out the idea. Mr. Chas. Stow, the well-known comedy, by Chas. Cartwrlght and Cosmo Ham- press agent, who is now connected with Mel- Hope. Kngene O'Brien, Edna (loodrich, Geo. The following people are In the cast: Wilton Odell. Flora Prince,, Armand Cortes, Belle ilton, at the Manhattan; and Sergeant Brue, Lnckaye. Virginia Harned, Burr Mclntosh, ville B. Raymond's attractions, has a very a new musical comedy by Owen Hall, Liza n nil 11 ir acrostic printed on his card. It is Ashlyn. ,1. H. McCormack. Phyllis La Fond, and Frank Olendennlng, Douglas Fairbanks, Ed. W. Marie Kellar. Sydney Rosen f eld lias written Lehman and J. Hickory Wood, at the Knicker- Morrison, Leo Dltrichsteln, Rosa Rand, Mathllde reproduced here: bocker. Notwithstanding the lateness in tlu1 Called by the "stars" from earned obscure re- the play and \V. T. Francis lias contributed rottevelly, K. W. Walton, Herbert Ayllng, muny new and original ninsiciil number!*. It Is season both attractions opened to successes that Fred. A. Thompson, and Howard Boulden. pose, promise to carry them far into hot weather. Here at your door solicitous I pose; intended that the production sluill run at the The Proud Laird engagement constitutes a sup- Awaiting like a hundred more a show, Herald S<|imre Theatre all summer. Indeed, plementary season at the Manhattan, following The Barnum & Bailey Show opened Right off the reel to inundate and blow. it is the first of a series of summer evening Mrs. Fiske and her Manhattan Theatre Stock under canvas in Brooklyn last week and played Light literature to bring of art divine. entertainments that Charles Froluuau will pro- Co., which has been one of the financial and to exceedingly good business. On Tuesday night Easily cl n I in ing preference In its line; vide for New Yorkers, He purposes to give artistic successes of the season, and of which the house was comfortably lllled. The perform- Squibs of a smartness worthy double lead, an ample spread of fun and melody to these I have had occasion to remark several times ance is substantially the same as that given entertainments, and In The Rollicking Girl Mr. at Madison Square Garden and will be kept Seiisiitious plied upon Sensation's head, Bernard, Miss Williams, Miss Angeles, Sydney previous. The Proud Laird Is not an over- To fill your aching void with columns bright. whelming success, either In conception or in up to this standard. The ne\v canvas looked de Grey and the others are provided with the very pret ty on the l«t. which, however, was O'er which the groundlings pose with delight. fullest iMissible scope for their mirth-provoking production. It Is founded on Shakespeare's While you, though tortured, strive to be polite. Much Ado About Nothing, and has a great not sufficient in extent to accommodate the > \vers. deal of merit of its own, endued to It by its whole outfit. The horse tent being some blocks present authors or adaptors. The company IK away from the main show. Miss Belle Gold writes that she will Jinny, The Carrier, at the Criterion A new feature tills season under canvas is <•!,.-:«• a very pleasant and successful season of Theatre, with Miss Annie Russell in the title excellent. With a more meritorious vehicle thirty weeks as principal comedienne and one they would score one of the pronounced success a blacktop. In which a picture show Is given, •ole, closed last week. Too much can not be and several small side shows with wagon if the features of Hanlon's Superba Co. She said of Miss Itusst'H's work In this play, and in, achievements of the waning season. The prin- is negotiating for a P tarring tour next season, cipal parts are In the hands of Robert Loralne fronts. The entire outfit Is lighted with acety- fact of the work of each Individual member of lene gas. which lias replaced the electric ap- but lias not signed as yet. Several good offers iin- company, hut the Interest was lost In a lot and Dorothy Donnelly, two celebrities of whom have Ueen made to Induce her to try vaudeville, much Is expected and who give much. The paratus formerly carried. if badinage, to such an extent that even one The performance runs very smoothly now. but she is undecided as to whether she will ir two very clever scenes were not potent to play deals with the efforts of a Scotch com- accept the propositions. munity to unite In marriage an impecunious Particularly Is/ this Improvement noticed In the >ave It from fiasco. It Is deplorable, too, as Scotch nobleman and a vivacious American ease of the nn i ma Is, which have become ac- dr. Zangwlll Is capable of much better work customed to their work. The Todd Judge The Prince of Pilsen has made such and more astute judgment. Jinny, The Carrier, girl with a $10,000 a year Income. The comedy a sin-cess at the New York Theatre that Its situations are well chosen and worked out Family's act, consisting of foot balancing, pass- had few of the characteristics that made for with great finish. Naturally, In a Scotch ing from the back of one camel to a not tier, run has been prolonged until the last of this he success of Merely Mary Ann. The play Is play, there IB much that Is droll, and the Proud has been greatly Improved by the increasing week. It is the first time this attraction has siI-Mined and the dialogue Is not particularly steadiness of the an in a Is. •ii seen on Broadway at popular prices, and brilliant, although It is the success of Merely Laird keeps up to the standard In this respect. in.' attendance Is excellent, considering that Many of the situations are convulslngly comic, The Itoyal Viennese Troupe have added several Mary Ann. The play Is obvious that the new turns to their aerial act which is still one the Prince has visited New York eleven times author's chief efforts have been for brilliancy and the acting of each Individual is remark- before and had a long run each time. Geo. ably clever In its respective light. The two M. Cohan's latest success, l.iulu Johnny Jones, n this respect. authors are to be congratulated, too. upon their ISABEL!E V. AI HI R ill succeed Mr. Savage's attraction. achievement, which, while not a brilliant suc- Mrs. Lefflngwell's Boots closed its cess, gives promise of greater things to come. There is no Indication of the with- season at the Lyceum last week. The comedy The cast Includes Robert Loralne, H. Sasiard- drawn! of The Education of Mr. PIpp from the lias had a great run and a successful one. shot, J. H. Bunny, Thomas H. Thome, Ed- jflH-rt.v Theatre. It Is now In Its eleventh week Many critics have called It the best comedy of mund D. Lyons, W. H. Denny, Ida Vernon and still continues to draw good business. Mr. the season. In fact no comedy by Augustus Adelyn Wesley, Elsp^th G. M^Nelll, Lucy Hghy Bell, In the leading role, has scored a Thomas has given such general and thorough Spencer. Dorothy Donnelly, Sydney Smith, personal success. His supporting company Is satisfaction. The company includes such well Frederick Edwards, Robson Dal ton, Chas. J. also capable. known people as Fay David, Margaret Illing- Burbridge. Augustus Balfour. Zongetta Muck. *•<•- . and other Important players of Charles May Lyn, Catherine Cameron, Nina Lyn and An interesting feature of the matl- Frohman's forces have been most advantageously Martha McGraw. iee i>erforinance at the Garden Theatre Wednes- •ast. The story of a husband's jealousy is most lay, was the appearance of the Wesley an Glee •njoyably told In the play, and the lively At the Knickerbocker Sergeant Brue IN,., which sang glee songs from the stage lomestlc Incidents are such as are sure to be was given an ovation. It is a really funny luring the second act of the College Widow. •njoyed by the average audience. On Tuesday, comedy, with good music, sparkling dialogue Its first entrance is In the faculty reception May 2, Miss Ethel Barry more began a two and lively acting and denouement. Sergeant >cene. Immediately after the performance the weeks' engagement at the Lyceum, in Ibsen's Brue Is a little, dreaming policeman on the :-lub started on their Southern tour. The Col- A Doll's House, appearing In the title role. London force, whose aspiration Is to live easy. lege Widow continues to draw good business. She will give only fourteen performances of the A message reaches him from a lawyer that his It has been one of the big successes of the ay, after which she will sail for Ixmdon. brother has died. In a foreign country, and later season, and will probably open at the same be comes to his house to read to him his iouse in Septeml>er for a long run. brother's will, which leaves to the sergeant a The Freedom of Suzanne, Miss Marie fortune with provision that he rise to the posi- Tempest's new vehicle, has scored a success tion of inspector. Then begins the little ser- A report announces that Mr. Walker it the Empire. The comedy has been character- geant's plots and efforts to reach the coveted Wiilteslde closed his season last week at Cleve- ized as French with tin English setting. It Is place. He enlists with him a couple of thieves and, his tour having covered a period of thirty- a little broad and risque, but there Is nothing; who lead him Into all kinds of amusing situa- ve weeks, during which time he presented In it to offend the most delicate sense of tions, while professing to give him the oppor- avid Garrick's Love, We Are King, Hamlet. iropriety. The authors have known their limit tunity to do something that will result in his Richelieu, Othello and Jewels of Fire. At and have been very careful In their Judgment. promotion. The sergeant Is Infatuated with 'levelimd Mr. Whltestde met with a sad loss The role of Suzanne present-* Miss Tempest in Lady Blckenhall, who also tries to aid him In n the dentil of E. J. Snyder, who had been his lier most attractive guise, and her portraiture fulfilling the provision of the will so that he nanager for over nine years. Mr. Whlteside of the young wife, who flings conventionality can get the money and she can marry him. las gone to his home at Hastlngs-on-Hudson, to the winds and startles her husband's people In the final scene she Invites a magistrate to As Dolly Fletcher in Why Girls Leave Home. where he will spend his vacation. n order that she may drive him to grunting her her house, together with a party of friends, and ler freedom, sho%vs all the dash and charm has them gamble. Sergeant Brue appears on of the must sensational features. On Monday, May 1, Sam Bernard, that this actress can impart to a comedy role. the scene, arrests the magistrate and releases The LeciiHson Troupe's tally ho act has been under the management of Charles Frohman. IIns Tempest's company Is composed entirely him only when he has promised the Lady Bicken- somewhat elaborated also. and will un- ipened at the Herald Square In his new musical if English actors, her leading man being Allan hall that the sergeant shall be promoted to the doubtedly prove a very Interesting and popular .ilay The Rollicking Girl. The performance Ayni'sworth. who plays the husband of Suzanne inspectorship. Frank Daniels, as Sergeant Brue, feature on the road. will be reviewed in the next Issue of The very satisfactorily, though perhana not ei- is excellent in the part. He carries a laugh A few minor changes have been made In the Billboard. We will say here that Mr. Bernard ctly after the American conception of the along with him and makes good in every line. order of the program and a few nets have been s surrounded by an excellent company, In- pnrt. Mr. Frohman Imported this company for He Is supported by a well selected and capable changed. <>n the opening night in Brooklyn, ludlng Miss Hattle Williams, Joseph Coyne, a fonr weeks* engagement at the Empire at a company, chief among whom are Harry Mc- one of the Ancillottl Brothers was severely Aline? Angeles, George Howard, Esther Tlttell. very large expense, and It is to be hoped that Donald, Blanche Ring and Anna Fltzhugli. Miss Injured In his double leap the chasm, and did Harry Fairleigh, Thelma Fair. Sydney de Gray, will be financially paid, for It Is worthy. Fitzhugh was first brought to particular notice not appear on Tuesday night. It would seem Gertie Moyer, A. W. F. MacCollin, Flossie CLYDE PHILLIPS. Billboard

as passenger agent of the Rock Island. Mr. the theatrical realm, is in the city, represent- the Lincoln Park Zoo his famous Hon. Senator Marks enjoys an extensive acquaintance and Is ing Mrs. WIggs of The Cabbage I'atch, to play Reynolds. The animal is a Hue specimen, and universally popular with the profession. a return engagement at the Grand Opera House, was becoming too large to be carried around following the run of Mrs. FIske, which Is the country. Mr. Pltzsimmons' tour has been proving a tremendous success. a most successful one; he began It early In Things Theatrical North and Wes Mabel Taylor King, late of the Chi- nese Honeymoon Co., is In the city, having August and is booked until June. Next season from a Chicago Point of View. closed her season. Miss King will be Identified Hob will appear in a new play, while his wife, The Girl and The Bandit, after a known to the stage as Julia May Gilford, will with one of the local summer shows. prosperous awing a round the circle South and J. Allen Darnaby, business manage star alone in a musical comedy now being and general agent of The New Parker Amuse southwest. Is back at the Studebaker playing to written for her by a prominent author. Both mi-Mi Co., was In Chicago last week. Oscar Hodge, in advance of Bob good-sized audiences. The opera Is much more of these tours will be under the direction of Fltzaimmons. was a Billboard caller the other itinusing than It was earlier In the* season, the Leon Friedman, Fitzslmmons' present manager. day. Mr. Hodge was for several seasons with comedians having found themselves to better -»•-•- J. A. Reed, for many years manage Brown's In Town, and is known as a hustling advantage and the stage management showing of the la te Charles Coghlan. la In the sam agent. brisker movement. Miss Mabel Hite remains Mr. John Rlngling has ordered from capacity with Frank L. Perley's big productio the feature of the show, with Miss Viola Frank E. McCullin, western manager of the of The Girl and The Bandit. Some novel tneth Gillette, Miss Alice Dovey, Walter Jones, Neil Williams Rogers Co. (limited), the famous sil- Bert Haverly, the minstrel man, has ods of advertising have been adopted by th McNeil and J. C. Mlron still In the cast. The versmiths, a complete assortment of the highest taken the place of Tlioums Wise in Home Folks. energetic Mr. Reed with most excellent « season of The Girl and The Bandit will close grade silverware for his private car. The Wis- suits. *•* with the performance of Saturday evening. consin. All of the service will bear the mono- Walter Soderlinger, a former member gram J. R. May 0. <••<- Kafoozelum, which is to be the sum of Charles Frohmnn's companies, is now con- mer offering at Hyde & Behman's, is th nected with the executive staff of Creature's General Manager T. I. Cash, of the story of an underground kingdom whose citl Band. George Samuels, the well-known Cash Carnival companies, was in Chicago, Thurs- zens pay a visit to Chicago. Miss Elfle Fa, eastern manager who has been making his home day, April 27, on his way from St. Paul to and Dave Lewis are to be the principal enter *•- In Chicago the past year. Is on a visit to New Peru, Ind., and favored this office with a call. Some) months sino^..we ventured the York City, looking after some of his theatrical talners. opinion that the trolley-car circus was not only Mr. Cash will have two carnival companies this enterprises. ,-i possibility lnit out' of tin1 prnluthilitlcK of the season. Both are being made ready for the near future. There Is only one obstacle that approaching season at the headquarters, St. Mil ward Adams, manager of the Au Paul. The No. 1 Show will open at New torlum, received a silver loving cup from Her the manager of a trolley-car attraction will For the break in the monotony of the have to overcome, and that Is track-room for prevailing type of comic opera. Lillian Russell Richmond, Wls., May 31. The opening of No. Conrled, of New York, last week, Inscribed a 2 has not been announced. follows: To Milward Adams As a souvenir of the record week of my com Harry R. Raver, general manager of The New Parker Amusement Co., writes me pany at the Auditorium, Chicago, JACK SINGER under date of April 21, from Abilene, Kan., a» March 20, 1003. follows: Our first consignment of animals for Helnrlch Conrled. onr Zoological Eden arrived here today from It will be recalled that the receipts for thl the east. It Includes a number of remarkably week of grand opera amounted to $80,000. In fine specimens, all in the pink of condition, and San Francisco, week before last, Mr. Conrled'! with the added large shipment now on Its way stars drew $81,000. from Havana, Cuba, will complete one of the largest wild animal exhibitions in America. Mr. A Rialto rumor has it that th Al. G. Barnes will assume the management of Messrs. Shubert within a few weeks will r« this attraction, and his long and varied experi- llnqulsh the management of Miss Lillian Rus ence along this line should be sufficient guaran- sell, and that Nathaniel Roth, the well-knowi tee of its worth. Our big spectacular singing theatrical director, will assume the responsiblll production will soon be In rehearsal. Fifty ties of guiding her future movements. female voices and several ballet numbers, to- gether with an appropriate arrangement of Manager Mackey awarded a contrac scenic and electrical effects, will be introduced. last week for the remodeling of the LaSalle Five feature vaudeville acts will Intersperse Theatre by which another floor will be added the musical numbers, and The Wild Ride ot thereby Increasing the seating capacity from She through The Volcanic Gap will form the 800 to 1,200. The permit for the work, which finale of this new and imposing stadium. Our will cost $150,000. was granted by the City season will open the latter part of June, date Building Department, and the alterations wll for which has not yet been definitely set, owing be made immediately after the close of the to the conditions at onr factories, where the season. It Is designed to lowetf the main floor cars and all paraphernalia will be built com- of the playhouse to the level of the street, ant plete. Time Is booked solid after July 1 up a new stage, entirely fireproof, with a stee to the last of December. Our pay attractions curtain, will be provided. The remodeling Include The Singing Girls of Bagdad. Zoological will bring the LaSalle from the fourth class t<: Eden, Through the Center of The Earth, Crea- the first class. The present main floor will tion, or The Beginning (not only In name but become the first balcony and the present bal- a birth). Katzenjaminer Castle. Electrical Thea- cony the gallery, while an additional main floor tre, A Trip to Joydom, Beautiful Alps. Parker's will be built on a level with the street. The $10,000 Jumping Horse Carry-ns-All. Giant Cir- stage will be enlarged so that more pretentious cle Swing and Sportsmen's Paradise. Lom- productions will be permitted. bardo's Banda Rossa the great Quarter Hun- dred, and the Imperial Ladles' Band, one Patrons of the Academy of Music grand Orchestra Harmonium, the largest ever are being treated to a striking novelty In the built, and ten Military Band Orchestrlans will way of theatrical performances this week. The furnish the musical features. People are being Gllckmnn Opera and Dramatic Co., under the signed rapidly, and a complete roster will be business direction of Edwin A. Relkin, are pro sent you In a short time. duclng six of the best Yiddish plays written WARREN A. PATRICK. by the foremost Yiddish playwrights. The company of Jewish players Is headed by Mr. CHANGES IN CLEVELAND Ellis Rothsteln. and the Chicago favorite, Mr. Ellis Glickman, who have met with success In The Vaughan Glaser Stock Co. closes the large Jewish centers. Other members of Its Cleveland, Ohio, engagement at the the cast are Miss Clara Raffelle. prima donna; Colonial Theatre, May 13, after six Miss Eva Katz, soubrette; and Messrs. Gold- weeks of repertoire comprising some berg, Shoenholtz. Hirsh and Young. The reper of the most pretentious of stock pro- toire for the week, opening Sunday, 30, is as ductions. Vaughan Glaser and the fol- follows: Mendele Martyr, a drnma with music, This gentleman is manager of The Blue Itlbbon Girls. Mr. Singer began work ten years lowing members of his company will In four acts, by Maurice Richter; Satan igo as propertv man for James Hyde of Brooklyn. He has become well known In theatrical open at the Lyceum Theatre, Detroit, 1'aradise, a drama by Joseph Latlner; Jewish •Ircles. particularly burlesque. Next season Mr. Singer will have In addition to The Blue Rib- Hamlet; The Jewish Emigrants; Uriel Acosta ion Girls Co. a hi;.' product ion of Sunny South, in which half a hundred of the best colored per- Mich., May 15, in The Prisoner of formers In the country will participate. by Carol GutzJtow; Cardinal Richelieu and Zenda, under the management of A. Faigle. C. Robinson: Ben Johnson. David Har- ils rolling stock. The street railway companies, is entitled to the thanks of a multitude of tiford, J. Hester, Thos. Cofiiicook, A. Frank and Albright were welcome lowever, will soon provide ways and means for surfeited playgoers. A return to the state and Roberts, Charlotte Townsend, Jane visitors of this office last week, and reported he carrying ont\ of the Idea, which Is already dignity of the days of minuet and court dress Lauirel and Carline Hills. At Colum- a successful season on the Eastern Circuit. icing fo«tered by several well-known man- and away from the ballads of naval lieutenants bus Mr. Glaser will present the Laura They Joined the Gollmar Brothers Shows which ners, and will see to it that ample side-track and antlccs of mythical monarchs alone would Nelson Hall Co. at the Empire, under opened in Baraboo, Wls., Saturday, April 29. acuities are Installed for the accommodation be refreshing, but the retention of the sclnttl- the management of Horace A. Smith, f traveling shows. The trolley-car show offers 1 lant wit of Sheridan, adorned with an or- in When Knighthood Was In Flower. +•*+ The following will be the roster of the Ed. VanVechten has been engaged as Hnring prospects, and there Is no valid reason chestration In which the bass drum is not the director of the Mechanical Exposition at the vliy an organization of this kind should not principal Instrument, Is positively cheering. The latter company: Louis Albion, Theo- White City, Chicago, and began his preliminary nly prove a striking innovation In the amuse- belief of Miss Unssell that humor of the hurly- dore Johnson, Geo. D. McKay, Augus- duties last week. lent world, but a money-maker as well. Among burly sort is not an absolute essential to a tus Balfour, Fred Gibson, Thos. Wil- le managers who have given the idea favorable latter-day musical comedy and her return to liams, J. T. Wigaman, Lorretta Wells, the ideals of the days ajrone, seems to have the Leslie Bingham and Mabel Pennock. George H. Heiser, general contract- onsideration is Mr. George H. Hines, of the lines-Willard-Blake Amusement Syndicate, who hearty approval of her admirers and playgoers The organization of the new Colonial ing agent of the Adam Forepaugh-Sells Brothers' Stock Co. to replace the Vaughan Gla- Shows, and Allen McPball, local contracting booking np a trolley route for his attractions in general. Of the Btar It is trite and unpront- agent for the Barnum & Bailey Circus, were in „ follow the summer engagement at White tble to say again that time seems to have lost ser Co., is nearly complete. Chas. Wal- Chicago and visited the Ringllng Brothers' Ity. Chicago. The days of the wagon show all power to bend her to its will. Apparently dron will play strong emotional leads Shows at the Coliseum, Sunday, April 23. re numbered. Electric railways offer unlimited as youthful and with voice as well preserved as and Frank Camp will play comedy and isslbllltles. The trolley-car circus is to be a when declared the qneen of her chosen realm character leads. Miss Ida Adair will •+++ ictor. The proposition will emerge from the years ago. Miss Hussell seems destined to go play the leading feminine roles. Mace Mr. Charles Boyd, the well-known .nbryo stage before many months have come on. If not forever, at least indefinitely. Greenleaf, Louise' Marcelli, E. R. Phil- theatrical newspaper man, joined the advance nd gone, and the Introduction of amusement lips, Suzette Jackson, Priestly Morris- forces of the Great Mundy Shows at Paducah, rganlzatlons traveling by trolley will be hailed son, Eleanore Wescott, Charles Boyle Ky., last week. J. J. Rosenthal, who has been man- another marked departure In a remarkable aging the Chinese Honeymoon Co. for the Messrs. and J. Quigley. Messrs. Campbell and e of progress and invention. Drew have retained Mr. Robert Brun- Mr. James Marks, who for some time Shnliert, Is in Chicago. ton, scenic artist, whose beautiful has been with the Nlckle-plate R. R. Co.. look- stage pictures have formed such an Ing after the theatrical business In Chicago, Walter Kingsley, equally as well Robert Fitzstmmons, the actor pugi- important part of the success of the has resigned his position to associate himself known to the newspaper world as he is In list, while In this city recently, presented to plays that have held the boards. Ttie Billboard

sections and automatically disappears—all IB at the Alhambra Just now. He does In one CAN'T BAR CRITICS. twenty seconds—a lake for aquatic displays hour and twenty minutes twelve different turns, containing 80,000 gallons of water taking Its Including Juggling, card and coin manipulating, place. Senator Cullen, of Brooklyn, has in- riding, risely, imitations, In fact nearly every- troduced into the New York legislature * * * thng In the dumb-show line. * * * a bill which makes it a misdemeanor London Playhouses and Attractions— A prompt reply has been made to for a theatrical or amusement proprie- the charge, brought by a provincial artist In Successful American Artists, and Martine Bros, have bounded into tor to refuse admission to a newspaper the dally press, that, while the managers of popular favor at the Empire at the rate of Bits of Gossip from the Sum- critic or others not disorderly and pos- London variety theatres search the world over "sixty to the second." sessing tickets of admission. mer Playhouses. for American and Continental talent—and pay * * * enormous salaries to foreign performers—they Theatres and Music Hall Committees HAHRY VON TILZER. OFFICE OF THE BILLBOARD, absolutely suppress any attempt on the part of will report that they think it advisable, In ^3 OxENDON ST., PICCADILLY UIKCUS, an English music ball artist from the provinces the interest of public safety, to prohibit the (See First Page.) LONDON. «. W. who thinks he has a claim to be beard in Lon- use of the cinema tograph on Sundays. They April 12. 1905. On the title page of this Issue appears the don. Mr. Oswald Stoll, the managing director point out that It has become very usual to likeness of Mr. Harry Von Ttlzer the versatile The London managers are again at of the Moss Syndicate. Indignantly denies the exhibit the cinematograph at concerts given on writer and successful publisher of songs. Mr. their old game of follow-the-leader—Hamlet at accusation, and says that he will take any Sundays; and, as the Council's officers do not Von TilRer's success as a song writer commenced the Adflphla, Hamlet at His Majesty's, Hamlet artist who can make good, no matter what his attend the entertainments to see that the regu- with the publication of My Old New Hampshire •comiag to the Lyric and all sorts and conditions Home, in 1882. Since that time the young nationality. Re is now organizing a huge lations of the Council are observed, they (the writer has turned out on an average of two hits of OtheHos, Macbeths and Romeos looming matinee, to take place at the Holloway Empire committee) fear that this practice may be a year, thereby building up his reputation and ominously on the horizon. The theatrical at- on April 27, at which artists who have never attended with danger from fire, owing to the his large financial resources until today he con- mosphere is thick with promises of Shakes- ducts one of the very largest music publishing had an opportunity of appearing In London be- highly combustible nature of the films used In houses in the United States. pearian productions. No wonder that the musi- fore will appear. If there is any artist of the lantern. The Harry Von Tllzer Music Publishing Co. •caJ comedy managers tremble for their su special promise, Mr. Stoll Is prepared Immediate- C. C. BARTRAM. Is located In the Von Tilzer Building, 37 W. premacy. Altogether it Is a great time for the ly to give him an engagement. It Is further Twenty eighth street. New York City, and It htglker-drama enthusiasts, who are only too Is here that the Immense business of the con- pointed out that why American and Continental cern Is handled by a staff of capable clerks, ready to be convinced that the playgolng public artists enjoy such a reputation In this country ARCHIE LEVY WILL DIRECT each one thoroughly conversant with the details is being rapidly converted from the frivolity Is because only those who have been successes Incident to his line. of its ways, and that the dramatic mlllenlum, elsewhere come to England. They are, more- At the time this goes to press Mr. Harry Von The Bell Amusement Co. will soon Tllzer Is in London establishing a London office, as they conceive It, Is at hand. It seems over—especially the Americans—far more adept break ground on Market street, right in a branch of the New York concern. In this new a pity to spoil the beautiful dream of a regen- at pushing and advertising themselves than their the theatrical center of San Francisco, venture Mr. Maurice Shapiro, formerly of erate public, turning en masse from the flesh- English confreres. "Lack of Initiative, In Cal., for a new theatre, which will have Shapiro. Remlck & Co., will be Identified with pots o/ musical comedy to the pure milk of him. It has been conceded that Mr. Von Tllier fact," says Mr. Stoll, "Is largely responsible a seating capacity of 1,500 and when Is tin- pioneer of music puullshers who popular- Sliiikorpcnriim drama. Hut observers of movt-- for the English artist's poor success." finished will be one of the handsomest ize their songs through the medlnm of the stage. •Ajment* of the theatrical market who are not The possibilities of this method the young writer ^ attllct*d with enthusiasm are under no such saw back In '92, when the publication of My . illiiM'Hi as to the real source and origin of the Old New Hampshire Home brought him Into prominence. He soon became the junior member "fin-vsiling epidemic. GRAND OPERA HOUSE, OWENSBORO, KY. of the flnm of Shapiro. Bernstein & Von Tllzer, * * * and was active In building up the Immense busi- ness of tills concern, from which each of the B The new Desdemona, Miss Tita members successively retired with a very large Brtind, proved that ahe could do even more than profit on his Investment. During these years IniTUT the savageness out of a bear" at the of reputation building Mr. Von Tllzer lived the 1life of the Bohemian. His associations outside SbiiitoHbury on Saturday by acting the savage- of his domestic life were exclusively with the in«s* out of the critics, for the praise was unanl- people of the stage, and It was ttoen that he mi'ii-- on Sunday a. m.. built up that extensive acquaintance among the leading performers whom all publishers are ani- lous to have sing fhelr songs. It was not only acquaintance among these performers that ,* But a mess was made of The Officer's Mr. Von Tllzer made, but sincere friends. They Men* Ht Terry's on Tuesday. Mr. Cyril Hurst are his friends today as they were then, for he Is the guilty party. A friend of Lady De Is an admirable acquaintance, a sympathetic Beanne is anxious to obtain possession of friend and a congenial companion. The house of Harry Von Tllzer is on a some foolish love letters which were writ- firm foundation: In fact so securely established ten In former years to an actor, who has that the enterprising proprietor has branched deposited them In No. 3 dressing-room at the out as one of the principal stockholders and chief directors of the United Amusements Construction Embankment Theatre. Lady De Beaune's maid Co.. of which rlie business Is to establish amuse- suggests that they should join the company ment features at the principal parks throughout and trust to fortune to get possession of the the east. compromising documents. When, however, her With Harry Von Tllzer's success there has not oome lethargy or diversion. He is Just as husband, Major-General De Beaune, who Is strictly attentive to business today as he was also desirous of getting the letters, Is per- dnrlnc those years when the firm was in an suaded by his valet to adopt the same course, embryo state and Its success was a matter of the device begins to stale, and when his niece. the hardest work and the most able management. He is an Indefatigable worker, and while his r Sybil, and her lover, Melville, also decided to Interests today will not permit him to write join the company, the freshness of the Idea both the words and music he still composes the has departed. The position, however, opens music for some of his writers. In this way con- tributing to "I* success of several song hits a possibilities for an amusing second act, and year. deftly treated would have been made funny, It Is notlcable that Mr. Von Tllzer began with 'but the author has missed his opportunities, descriptive ballads as My Old New Hampshire and lavished the chief of his attention on Home, and several other compositions of the same nature. Later, realizing the demand for elabora t Ing the worries of the manager of the ragtime and the prospective success of tilts class theatre. From this personage he extracts much of music. Mr. Von Tllzer devoted himself with comic relief of an obvious kind, and one of the Ills marked ability and the resources of his versatility, the result being a number of suc- best songs of the piece Is that in which he cesses from his pen following the great hit elates' his woes. The third act takes place at made by I'd Leave My Happ- Home For.-You. the Embankment Restaurant, and the chief Mr. Von Tllzer has associated with till the humor consists In the arrival of the principal most able assistants, the latest and mosi Im- portant acquisition being Mr. Harold Gumm. characters to the various costumes they donned who at the earnest Importunity of his brother, at t he then tre; but why they come there and Harry Von Tllzer, gave up a lucrative law prac- their ebjert In doing so In costume, Is decidedly Under the Management of Pedley & Burch tice to affiliate In the nuislc publishing busi- vague. ness. It Is due to him ttiat the business of the firm has been systematized to such a degree of perfection. "Top of the Bill" and "Bottom of George Gray and Frank Gerald rep- vaudeville theatres west of Chicago. A rough estimate places the number of copies resenting the Sketch Artists' Association had The building will be of four stories of his hits sold since the publication of My Old the Bill" will no longer be a criterion by which New Hampshire Home, In the neighborhood of to jiufge the amount of salary this or the other an interview with Captain Jessel. M. P., and and the upper floors will contain offices. 6.000.000. This Includes only the hits, of which act earnn—or gets—In the theatres of at least other promoters of the new hill which is to This company will also have a new My Old New Hampshire Home. Down On The settle the "sketch question." on Tuesday at the house in Stockton, ground having been Farm, Down Where The Suwanee River Flows. of one of the big tours. For hereafter the The Banquet In Misery Hall. The Mansion of names will run alphabetically. Aabe will al- House of Commons. Some of the information broken on April 17, and also in Fresno Aching Hearts, The Palace of Sliver and Gold. ways be a hcadliner (no matter If the manager submitted was news to the Members of Parlia- and Vallejo. Mr. Sam Harris, one of I'll Be There. Mary Dear; When Kate and I •doe* expect him to ask for an Increase for his ment. They were astonished to hear that the the stockholders, will go to Denver In Were Coming Through The Rye. Alexander, I'd Theatrical Managers' Association had renewed a short time to arrange for a house Leave My Happy Home For You. In The Sweet returns) and Zuxt will hover attentively over By and By. Down Where The Wurtiburger the prices of admission. The U's and the I's hostilities on the eve of the meeting proposed there. Mr. Ed. Homan, general man- Flows and several others of equal popularity, must rest content with a position somewhere In for the neit Tuesday. The fact caine out at ager of the Bell Theatres, is now in rhe sales of which run from 2OO.OOO to 500.000 this meeting that the existing entertainment Seattle arranging with Mr. John W. copies each. between—or change their names. Then of The fact that the piano Industry In this coun- course the press agent Job is gone; for. If the law makes all matinees illegal, and forbids Considlne for affiliations, and when try has Increased the number of Instruments In public are to Judge the merits of the individual the opening of places of amusement before this deal is consummated it will be one the home at the rate of frem fifty to seventy-five turns without intimidation, advance notices 5 p. m. of the strongest combinations In the percent, a year for the past ten years, according * * * United States. Archie Levy has been to the statistics, gives a wider field for the will be. rather, will not be. We wonder the song hits of the present day, the nnmber of reason of this innovation. Were the acts all Frohman has secured Mason's new appointed director general of the en- copies sold Increasing in about the same ratio top-liners? and did each complain of the others play "Morjory Strode" for England and Amer- tire Bell Circuit of Theatres. His new with the Increase In the number of pianos placed offices will be In the new Bell Build- on the market during the year. pre-eminence on the bills or—? There was a ica. The music publishing business Is a very Im- similar Idea In vogue one time ID Paris, with * * * Ing, and will be the handsomest book- portant one. This fact attracts many Irrespon- a similar ulterior object. The name of the per- Camille Clifford, "The Gibson Girl," ing agents' offices in America. During sible people to the business, but It Is only the former was not mentioned at all, or in very Is progressing favorably after her recent opera- the latter part of August Messrs. Levy reliable houses run on business principles that & Homan will make a trip east, and endure. It takes brains, energy and enterprise small type, and the act featured In letters tion for appendicitis. to run a music publishing house. Harry Von half a foot high. It was a splendid Idea, but * * * will make their headquarters at the Tllzer has all three of these, and combined with somehow it did not last long. .office of Ed. Lang in Chicago. It an ability to surround himself with able peo- Lou Robinson, of Robinson-Baker ple, a personality that attracts to him the Trio fame, who1 recently produced a new scien- friendship of those performers upon wliom ac- tific act, The Crucible, at the Pavilion, will WYNDHAM UNDER DOCTOR'S cording to present day methods the success or The next addition to the "big tour," make a flying visit to the States In a week or CARE. failure of prospective song lilts depends to a the Liverpool Olympla, which opened on Easter so. large extent. Monday, will be the largest variety establish- * * * The injuries received by Sir Charles ment in the United Kingdom. It will be twice James Bard finishes a long run here Wyndham during his recent New York DEAMATIC. the size of the London Hippodrome. It Is an this week and sails for home Tuesday. engagement seem to be giving the ac- E. J. O'Brien is no longer with The Imposing building of Sicilian marble, occupying tor considerable trouble at present. Missouri Girl Co. as agent. ^n Island site by West Derby Road, and will * * * Reports from Rome are to the effect Little Mabel Crete, soubrette with have a seating capacity of 3,750. There are Houdinl is playing provincial dra- that Sir Charles is being treated by the Herald Square Stock Co., Is making good. thirty-all exits, each six feet wide. The arena- matic houses with his own vaudeville company. Dr. Mazzonl, he not having recovered Miss Esther Rujaero will put on a stage Is worked by hydraulic power, and at * * * the use of his arm since his shoulder stock company at the Imperial Theatre, St. the pull of the lever collapses, folds up Into Sylvester Schaffer is the whole show was dislocated. Louis, Mo., beginning May 14. Ttie Billboard

he had a close call with death at Princeton, 111., neatre In St. Louis. Mo., Is meeting with much Eugene West writes that he is meet- April 18. owing to the extreme carelessnes of .ssistance In his new theatre venture. It will HARRY RICHARDS ing with big success playing juvenile leads a train baggageman on the, Burlington. Mr. known as The Pontlac, and Is to be tbe most with The Power of The Cross Co. North was waiting on the' platform for his latlal In St. Lonls. Baron A. M. Von Kamp left San train, and before the train stopped the baggage- The city councl of Des Moines, la., Francisco, Cal., last week to go In advance of a man shoved a heavy trunk out of the car direct- •oposes to license the theatres of that city and colored minstrel and concert company. ly upon Mr. North. With the superhuman n ordinance is pending that places the license strength Induced by fright the manager warded •om $75 to $150 per year for houses with a Mr. Marion, of the Cutter & Williams off the heavy object, but was thrown to the •atlng capacity of 1,000 or over. Stock Co., has gone Into Chicago for the pur- ground escaping with only a few bruises. With pose of having a surgical operation performed. a little "first aid" and a good brushing up Mr. J. D. Ramsey is building and has al- North soon became all right, but he says It iost completed a new opera house at Lawton, Mr. J. N. Vedder, formerly manager kla. Tbe theatre will be provided with a of the James Kennedy Co., has been offered the was a miraculously close call. rge stage, ten dressing rooms, opera chairs, management of a new summer theatre at Ster- Mrs. Charles Calvert, of the Hay- nd will accommodate an audience of 1,000 ling, 111. market Theatre, London, the Mrs. Gilbert of •eople. England, as American managers are wont to Geo. Ralph Moore, last season stage proclaim her. has arrived In this country to John Ammons, proprietor of the manager for the Bush Temple Theatre, Chicago, play Mrs. Hardcastle In the forthcoming Llebler 'rystal Theatre, Marion, Ind., has leased a 111., and recently with the Woodward Stock Co., production of Goldsmith's comedy, She Stoops ulldlng In Anderson and Is converting It Is at liberty. to Conquer. Mrs. Calvert Is probably the most ito a vaudeville house. The Anderson house Miss McKee, leading lady with the distinguished woman In her line of role) In 111 open May 15, and will be known as the Ferris Stock Co. at Sioux City, la., will star England, boasting of a career beyond the ordi- rystal. next season under the direction of a well known nary. She has been on the stage since her eastern manager. childhood, and when she was but 15, was Fire destroyed the Putnam Opera brought to America by her father, where she ouse. Orange, Mass., April 5, entailing a loss J. Martin Free, the past season in played for several seasons. After her marriage if $75,000. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Putnam, who advance of A Chicago Tramp Co., Is In advance she returned with her husband to England. ccupled rooms on the second floor, were over- of John F. Stowe'a Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. for When Edwin Booth made his great production ome with smoke and only after much difficulty the summer season. of Henry V, at Booth's Theatre, he brought fere rescued. Charles Calvert over to produce It for him and Geo. R. Bassett, whose opera house Roy Lee, singing and dancing come- Mrs. Calvert accompanied him. appearing In t Sterling, Kan., was closed two months ago, dian, writes that he will be with Eckhardt & the cast. After her husbands death, u'.i- came rites that he has formed partnership with Hawkins' Ideals all summer. The company Is over again at Booth's solicitation and played Mr. Flndlay, that they have converted the meeting with great success. with him for a single season. She was also In katlug rink Into an Auditorium and are ready The effort of the theatrical manag- the Amerldan companies of Mary Anderson or business. ers of Chicago to have passed by the legisla- and Mrs. Langtry, but for the past eight years ture of that state a bill in effect annulling the has l>een playing only In London. She Is said The Lough Opera House at Esther- child labor law has been defeated. to be the greatest living Mrs. Hardcastle. Hie, la., which has not been operated for Willis M. Goodhue, of Dayton, O., •veral years owing to needed repairs, has been Miss Louise Ripley, who has scored will open with a stock company at Macauley's •ased by James S. Cox for three years. Mr. such a success as Lady Macbeth In John Grif- Theatre, Louisville, Ky., May 15, with O. W. )ox will remodel the house and put It In flrst- fith's company this season, will play Lady Blackmore and Miss Carolina McLean In the iass shape. Anne In Mr. Griffith's Richard 111, next season. leading roles. Mr. Blackmore, for the past F. F. Proctor has secured a plot of Geo. C. Dent will put out an Every- three years, has 1-een at the) head of the Bou •round In Troy, N. Y., for the purpose of Well known among New York theatregoers man Co. next season with an entirely new scenic doln Stock Co. In Boston, and enjoys a fine ulldlng a theatre In that city. The theatre as having been the successful leading man in equipment. The tour will embrace the middle reputation as a versatile stock actor. In The '111 be a first-class vaudeville house during the The .Man From China, that played the Majestic west and southwest and will begin In Septem- Palace of'The King will be the opening bill. 'Inter months, and during the summer will be Theatre In the metropolis last year. Mr. Rich- ber. It will be followed by The Christian, Soldiers evoted to stock. ards was connected with many of the Weber of Fortune, The Eternal City. Nathan Hale, & Fields' successes previous to the separation Mr. W. R. Cutter, of the Cutter & When Knighthood Was In Flower, Lost Para- The Camden, (W. Va.,) Opera House of tiiese two comedians, and this season Is Williams Stock Co., has reorganized a new dise. Northern Lights, The Girl I Left Be ias been leased to Messrs. Osborne & Whelan playing the part of General Steele in Hoity company at Marlon, 111., known as the Cutter hind Me, David Garrlck, Old Heidelberg. On 'or a term of five years. Both are experienced Tolty. The work of Mr. Richards Is compared Stock Co. The company opened at Marlon last The Quiet. Captain Swift and Lord and Lady ,en and will make every effort to run a as very much on the order of that of Raymond week. Algy. Oscar Eagle will direct the productions. trictly up-to-date house. The house will be B. Hitchcock, of Yankee Consul fame. Morgan Gibney, a. well known west- •epalred and reflnlshed. ern actor who had the misfortune to lose his PLAYHOUSES. Some of the improvements to be company, will be operated as an English house wife, Nellie Gibney, recently by death, has re- ,ade In the Academy of Music at Hagerstown, next, season. One of the burlesque houses will tired from the stage and gone to his home In A new playhouse is being talked of ild., will be a new gallery, three tier of boxes change management and many more scheduled. Oak Park, 111. In Connersvllle, Ind. n each side, new chairs for the auditorium Mitchell, S. D., is soon to have a nd balcony, thereby Increasing the seating Although George H. Hartford left James O. Feltz, business manager of apacity from 750 to 1,200. the employ of Anderson & Ziegler, Cincinnati, the Power of The Cross Co., reports the season's new $25.000 opera house. May 1, 1904, and his connection with the Cin- business as being very good. The company Is The Opera House at Cairo, 111., is to The new Hinton Opera House, at cinnati Gunning System has been repeatedly now booked up to July 18 and may play In be provided with new scenery. >Iuskogee, I. T., which was announced by the announced, he is still receiving mall, baggage Canada the entire summer. management would open April 19 with A Trip checks, etc., from agents who are under tbe Mr. J. B. Miller opened a new vaude- To Egypt, will not be opened until next season, Impression that he Is yet with the theatre. Don Stuart, booking agent for the ville theatre In South Omaha, Neb., May 1. :he management having decided to wait until He requests us to announce once more that he Crawford Circuit, will take the Odeon Stock 'all for the premier performance. Is not. Co. of St. Louis on a road tour for two weeks Ludeke Brothers will build a new beginning May 1. It Is not positively known $18.000 theatre In Minneapolis, Minn., before Lewis & Lake have sold their inter- F. X. Kormann, for the past two sea- whether the company will return to the Odeon fall. ests In the Crystal and Lyric Theatres at sons manager of the Grand Opera House, Lon- or not. Wichita, Kan., to A. E. Hutchlnson. Mr. don, Can., with supervision over the Grand Work on the new theatre, Marinette, Hutchlnson has been the silent partner In the and Duneomhe Opera House at St. Thomas, will The Cincinnati Stock Co., under the Mich., has begun. It will be known as the ownership of the two houses until recently, soon be transferred to the new Auditorium the management of Clifford & Stevens, Is com- Bijou. when he purchased the entire Interests, Theatre. Quebec, Can. Mr. John E. Turton, posed of the following members: George Gordon. A new brick and stone opera house, who has been manager of tbe Quebec Theatre Eugene Homier, Robt. Bennett, Robt. Hazlett, to cost $20.000, will soon be commenced In It is said that Charles B. Dilllngham since Its opening, will succeed Mr. Kormaun Arthur Godkins, Mae Dudley, Lois Meredith, Decatur, Ala. has given up all his Interests In the new Lyric at London. Marie Lazay, Nellie Godkins, Catherine Godklns Theatre, Philadelphia. Work has been stopped and Ruble Ogle. Chas. H. McKinney has resumed his this theatre for four months and it Is In E. E. Meredith, agent of Missouri former position as press agent of the Lyceum half complete condition. No one knowi Girl Co.. writes that two small circuits which Morgan Hewitt, under the manage- Theatre at Wilmington. Del. whether the work will be finished or not. are good for the one-nichters, are the Tom ment of (.;. Stuart Brodock, opened Easter Boyle's Circuit, Including Granvllle and Salem, Monday at the head of the Morgan Hewitt Frank Boudrie. ticket taker at th< Mr. H. A. Felix, who successfully N. Y., and Rutland and Poultney, Vt.; and Stock Co. The company, which Is booked solid Valentine Theatre. Toledo. Ohio, Is on tbe doo: managed the Temple Opera House at Lewis- Harry T. Eaton's Circuit, Including Barre, during the summer' In ' northern Pennsylvania |at the Toledo baseball grounds town, Pa., the past five seasons, has resigned Woodstock and Springfield, Vt., and Clare- and Canada, begin their regular season Sept. 11 his position. He will be succeeded by Mr. mont and Newport, N. H. on the Verbeck Circuit. Arthur C. White, assistant treasure; J. L. McKinney who managed this theatre at the Empire Theatre, Toledo, Ohio, Is acting several years prior to Mr. Felix's management. A number of changes are scheduled Miss Carol Pollard, who has been In a similar capacity at the Lyceum. to occur in the local box offices of Cleveland, Walker Whlteslde's leading lady the past sea- Poll's Theatre, Hartford. Conn., has Mr. E. S. Brlgham's enterprise con- Ohio. Mr. Herbert Hentchell. who has been son, has returned to her home in Sioux City, been improved by the addition of a brick wali sist of the following theatres: Atehlson (Kan.) a capable and courteous assistant to Mr. Brandt la. This was Miss Pollard's first season on the between the dressing room and the stage. Theatre: New Glllls Theatre. Kansas City. at Keith's, will succeed Mr. Foss as treasurer professional stage and her success has been so Mo.; New Blake Theatre, Webb City, Mo.: at the Colonial Theatre. Mr. W. Meyer Gerson marked that she will continue the work al- Improvements are being made at the New Auditorium and the Grand Opera House at the Lyric, and one of the most popular young though her plans for next season are not ma- Lyceum Theatre, San Francisco, Cal., which wll" at Hot Springs, Ark., and the Carthage, (Mo.) theatrical men In town, wll go over to Keith's tured. give the house an entrance on Market street. Opera House. In Mr. Hentchell's place. Mr. F. L. Brown of the Columbia Mr. A. Slgfried, who is interested in D. Otto Hinton, the popular young The Huntley Entertainers broke all (S. C.) Theatre has been engaged to manag< the Bljuo Theatre at Dubuque, la., will open treasurer of the Grand Opera House, Norrls- records at tbe Phillips (Wis.) Opera House re- the Casino Theatre at the park this summer. new theatre In Kalamazoo. Mich., August 15. town, Pa., Is about to close his third successful cently, In spite of a heavy rainstorm and the The new house will seat 1,400 and will feature season with this house. Mr. Hinton Is one of. Lenten season. Our correspondent writes that There Is now under construction a vaudeville. Mr. SlRfrled Is also contracting if not the youngest, treasurers in the state, this Is one of the very best companies In that Ocean Park. Cal.. a large auditorium and open for a theatre in Danville, 111., which he will state, and that It Is up-to-date and refined In house. Summer opera and drama will be pnt on being but 18 years old. The capable way In every particular. open by Sept. 1. which he has handled the business of the house Mr. M. M. Klckells, stage manage Rumors are current that Mr. E. D Is a credit to him. A bright future is before An elaborate celebration of the hun- of the Metropolitan Theatre at Iowa Falls, la Stair will acquire possession of the Empire The- him. dredth anniversary of the death of John Schiller, has been re-engaged by Manager Ellsworth fo atre, Cleveland. Ohio, In the neail future. His The Capital Avenue Theatre, Chey- the great German poet and dramatist, will be next season. lease of the Cleveland expires this season and enne. Wyo., has been leased by Messrs. Ed- held In Buffalo, N. Y., next month. One of Tulsa, I. T., is going to have a new he will not renew It. If he takes over the ward F. Stable and Robert P. Fuller for a the big features will be an Impressive pro- and up-to-date opera house, the plans of whlcl Empire for his melodramlc productions the period of three years with an annual rental of duction of "William Tell" in the Park Theatre. have already been drawn up and accepted b: house will be enlarged. $5,500. Arrangements have been made for May 7, by the stock company of the German the promoters. equipping the theatre In a first-class up-to-date Theatre of Cincinnati. A bill has been introduced In the manner, Including two fine drop curtains and At the close of his engagement to Crazy Well Theatre at Mineral Massachusetts legislature giving the final set' extensive Improvements In tbe gallery and Wells. Tex., opened under the management o tlement of the licensing of theatres In Boston balcony. play In She Stops to Conquer, Louis James will M. A. Weslow, April 17, with the Chase-Llste to the mayor. This measure will prevent the appear for a number of weeks In vaudeville, Co. as the attraction.. holding up of licenses on the part of the alder E. A. Rea, of Corydon, la., has presenting an act or scene from one or another men and was urged by some of the principal bought the Lyceum Theatre In East Des Moines, of the plays In his repertoire. He denies the The aldermen of Sioux City, la., re managers of the city. la., the price being $40.000. The house has report that he Is to be co-star with Alexander quired only two minutes In which to knocl been leased to Manager Fred. Buchanan for Salvlnl next season, and said that he contem- out a proposed ordinance prohibiting Sunda, John Milan, formerly at the Baker a term of years, will be remodeled for vaude- plates the revival of Vlrglnlus and The Fool's performances In that city. Theatre. Rochester, N. Y.. and up to the time Revenge. of his recent Illness employed In the box office ville purposes and under the new management Mr. E. S. Ellsworth, who built th of the National Theatre, was given a benefit will be known as the Orpheum, td be operated Billy Walsh's Own Co. will open the Metropolitan Opera House at Iowa Falls, la performance at the National April 7. Talent In conjunction with the Bijou In West Des summer season at Hudson. N. Y., May 8. Mr. has returned from a trip to Florida whither was secured from all of Rochester's playhouses. Moines and Ingersoll Park, Iowa's leading out- Walsh has surrounded himself with good people, had gone In search of health. Mr. Milan Is suffering from lung trouble. door attraction. will put on good plays and Is deserving of Thos. O. Kelley writes from Marion, good patronage. His object is to play summer James E. English has sold his leas The Barhydt Theatre Co. of Terre Kan., that one of the neatest and best equipped engagements and open his 1900 season with one on the Kentucky Theatre, Padncah, Ky., Haute, Ind.. owners of the Grand Opera House little opera houses In the state Is now nearlng of the largest repertoire companies on the road. the owners of the house, The Paducah Hole at that place, have started to bnlld a new vaude- completion In his city. The house will open Special features will be added each week. Mr. Co. Mr. English will remain in Paducah. ville house, next to the Terre Haute Hotel, to next season, and the seating capacity will be Walsh has been the funmaker with the Aubrey The management of Greene's Oper be known as the Lyric. The new house will be between six and seven hundred- The house will Stock Co. this season. House In Cedar Rapids, la.. Is endeavoring t opened Sept. 1, wll] he on the ground floor be steam heated and lighted by electricity. stop ticket speculating. They have decided t and seat 800 people. Popular prices will pre- Marlon has a population of 2,500, with good The Morris Amusement Co. has sell not more than four tickets to one person 1 vail. country to draw from. Just been formed In Norristown, Pa., for the the future. The Columbia Theatre at Portland, purpose of putting on theatrical productions Ore., has been closed by Manager A. H. Bal- An offer of $100,000 has been made throughout the United States. Arrangements The Sherry Casino Co. of Narra lard. who has been conducting the Columbia to Messrs. Lehman & Davles, proprietors and have been made with Mr. Howard P. Taylor gansett Bay has filed papers of Incorporate Stonk Co. for the last fifteen weeks. In a managers of the Lyric Theatre, New Orleans, of New York for the Break For Liberty show, in Providence, R. I. The company will cot public statement Manager Ballard claims to La., for that playhouse. The offer has been which will have Its fourth annual tour. Under duct a casino and dance hall at the Narragan have sunk $30,000 In the venture, claiming that refused, writes Mr. Davles. because of its the present management the show will be sett Pier. the theatre-loving people of his city would not Insufficiency. It -Is probable that the house will stronger than ever; all new scenery and paper Messrs. Richard Lightner, Jaf patronize a high-class stock company. be run as a vaudeville resort with three or has been ordered. Our correspondent Informs Streeper and Richard Rlchey, of the Olympl four performances a day, as Mr. Davies has ns tbe show will tour through Pennsylvania, Theatre staff, St. Louis, Mo., will be give It is said that there will be a revo- spoken enthusiastically of that course. Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. lution In the Philadelphia playhouses next sea- their annual benefit, April 17, when John Ore son. More houses will change managers than The contract for the erection of the Tom North, manager of James Kyrle will be the attraction. have heretofore In twenty years. The Bijou new theatre at Goshen, Ind.. has been let to MacCnrdy In The Old Clothes Man, writes "that ' James Hennesty, late of the Century Theatre, run the past year by a German stock Col. J. M. Wood, who will have the house The Billboarcl

completed by Nov. 15. The theatre when com- VAUDEVILLE. The Four Nelsons, this season with Harry J. Earle, recently of Thomp- pleted will seat 1,100 people, will be steam- Dot Collins will work until July 1 the Brigadiers BurJescjue Co., have dissolved son's Electric Comedy Co., has joined Weaver's heated and lighted by electricity. The stage partnership. Henry Peysee, Louie Flesche and Piccaninny Minstrels to do his dancing act. will be large enough to accommodate any act and will then lay off for the summer. Tom Nelson will take a month's rest In New upon the road. The Irwln Theatre will continue The Trenton Trio have replaced the York, wliile Dan Gllnseretl will join the Great Miss Elsie Harris closed with The in the field under the management of Frank J. Four Nelsons with the Brigadiers Burlesque Wallace Shows. Awakening of Mr. Plpp Co. to play the role of Irwin. Co. the Baroness In The Seminary Girl, opening at That comedy couple, Harry and the Grand Opera House, Philadelphia, April 24. There is some talk in San Francisco Christopher, the magician, is play- Laura Gillam, are In their eightti consecutive nlHHit a new music hall on the order of the ing a twenty weeks' engagement on the Pacific week on the Novelty Circuit with the Star Willard Dwyer, of the James Kenne- Weber & Fields' old house on Broadway. It coast. Circuit to follow. They have added many dy Stock Co., has signed with Billy Walsh's Is understood that Joe Weber's brother will new and novel features to their act and It is Own Co. for the summer season to do his sing- open the new house. It is going to be where The Maple Leaf Trio write that they in great demand. ing specialty. Mr. Dwyer has been the featured the Terrace Garden on Mason street, between are doing very nicely. Their act is a big act of the Kennedy Co. this season. Ellis and Eddy, used to be. The present build- success. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bird opened at Ing is to be remodeled and Is said to be a Dan Strickler, of the Strickler the Standard Theatre, Ft. Worth, Tex., April COMPANIES CLOSING. tine place for such a show. It is just half a Vaudeville Show, is home for a few days In 3, for a week's engagement. This was the Mock from the Tivoli and one and a half first appearance of Sir. Bird upon the stage Tim Murphy's Co. closed at Martins- Louisville, Ky. since meeting with a street car accident In burg, W. Va., April 12. blocks from the Orpheum. Alcazar, Columbia Cyrus Barrison, father of the Bar- Chicago last August. and several continuous houses. Billy Kersand's Minstrels close their rlson Sisters, dropped dead April 2 on First Louis Albion & Co. in Rice and Old season In Chicago, April 30. Ground will soon be broken for the avenue, New York. Shoes report that they have an almost solid new Novelty Grand Theatre to be built at The Altons, Eddie and Irene, will go booking, having only a few weeks during the The Heart of Chicago Co. closed its Fresno, Cal. The new house will be equipped season April 20 at Omaha, Neb. with all modern improvements and will be with a carnival company for the summer, be- ••minmcr months OIHMI. They say that they have handsomely appointed. Its opening will be ginning June 5. their nudlewe with them from the rise of the Rose Coghlan in Diplomacy closed contemporaneous with that of the circuit's new The Marvelous Shields have been en- curtain to the end of their act. her season April 15 at Scranton, Pa. house in Los Angeles, which will probably be In gaged as a vaudeville feature with the Mason The Grotesque Randolphs close with the early part of September. Theodore Rots- & Dlxon Show for the season. the Kisenberth Boat Co. May fl, and go directly Irene Jeavon's Stock Co. closed its vhild, secretary and treasuer of the Novelty west to play parks for the summer opening in season at Phllipsbiirg, Pa., April 17. Grand Theatres Co., has acquired a ten years' A new vaudeville was recently open- .Milwaukee, WIs., for J. Prescot of Minneapolis. The Dodge & Bowman Musical Co. lease on this property. The outside dimensions ed up In Manila called The Paz. Australian They play all the leading western parks. They closed its season at Dixon, 111., April 15. will be 50x150 feet, affording ample room for artists are holding the boards. write that their act Is a big success. 3 spacious auditorium and a com modi uos stage. Pilgrim and Elliott's For Her Sake The present house will continue in operation, Mrs. Annie Yeamans has canceled A novel attraction on the park cir- Co. closed their season of forty-one weeks at the Novelty Grand Co. thus having for the her engagement at Colonial Music Hall, New cuits this Hummer will be a comedy sketch, Rockford, 111., May 0. future two places of amusement. York, to take a three weeks' rest. entitled Five Thousand Dollars. It is a story Parish, the singing ventriloquist, has of college life and will be put on by Crawford, Rusco & Holland's For Mother's just closed on the Nast and Danforth circuits, Alliger & Co. The company includes Beatrice Sake Co. closed its season at Kenosha, WIs., MUSICAL. and opens upon the Lang Circuit May 7. Webster, Lester Crawford and Jas. H. Alllger. recently after a very successful tour. The Rays, in Down The Pike, report Victor Lee (The Wizard) writes A new vaudeville team which will Walter E. Perkins' Who Goes There | success all along their route. that on April 18. at Glasco, Kan., he closed take the road shortly Is to be known as Co. disbanded at Newark, Ohio, April 15. Miss the most successful season he lias ever had. Devere and Lippmiin. Miss Lillian LIppmnn, Eva Francis, a member of the company and a The rank of knighthood in the Leg- formerly with the Curse of Drink Co., Is now resident of Newark, was greeted with a large [ ion of Honor has been conferred upon Mme. Just in receipt of a souvenir card resting at her home in Baltimore before en- and appreciative audience closing night. [Adeliua ivnii in Paris. from Radford and Valentine, who announce that tering the vaudeville field with her new part- W. B. Patton, the peculiar comedian, Prof. Emil Anna, a well known com- they are a big success at the Alhambra Theatre, ner. will close a successful season of thirty-eight I poser and instructor of Des Molnes, la., is Paris. Mrs. Lano and her dog and monkey weeks at FIndlay, Ohio, April 29. Mr. Patton I writing a comic opera which will have an east- Mrs. Blanche Chesbrough-Milineux- actors have been playing most successful en- will be seen again next season, which opens |ern production next season. Scott will enter vaudeville In New York next gagements this season In the South. Mrs. in August, in his present success, The Last Conreid's Grand.Opera Co. broke the September, it Is reported, at a salary of $1,000 .•a no is now at her home in Pauldlng, Ohio, Rose of Summer. I record in Frisco where one performance of a week. having jumped from Graceville, Fla., for a few The Girl and The Moon Co. closed (Parsifal took in $14.000 and the total receipts Howard Thurston has been secured days' rest before opening with the Wallace its season Saturday, April 22, at the Lyceum I for the week were $144,000. by Tony Lubelski for Fischer's Theatre, San SIiows for the summer. Theatre, Cleveland, Ohio, after a five weeks' Francisco, Cal. There is promise of a big box- During his engagement at Spring- trial engagement of good business. Mr. Elmer Miss Stella Hammerstein, daughter office record. field, 111., Dan Gardner, of Gardner, West and Vance lias booked the show over the Stair & ' of the New York manager, is to appear in a Sunshine, established a lodge of Raspberries. Harlin Circuit for next season. | comic opera to be produced In London. Caicedo, well known in England and Thirty-eight people became members. Mr. The Attricks Music Pub. Co. are in this country as The King Of The Wire, is a John Iferriman, manager of the Olympic, be- coust»ntly kept busy writing special numbers feature of Thompson & Dundy's New York came Big Raspberry and presided over the WITH THE STAGE HANDS. for leading artists. Their song hits, I May Be Hippodrome. meeting. The lodge will meet every Thursday Chas. Hockingberry, flyman at Pow- Crazy. Never, Some O' Deae Days, When The Ollie Young and Brother sailed for night at the Olympic. ers Grand at Decatur, 111., who has been at .Moon Shines and Nellie Darling, are among the London, April '2G per steamer Baltic, White St. Mary's Hospital, is again able to be out. best on the market. Star line. They open at the Coliseum for Mr. Mrs. Thomas Q. Seabrooke will as- Oswald Stoll. sist her husband In the sketch he Is to present Oscar Russell, stage carpenter with Humperdink's new opera, The In- In vaudeville shortly. The dialogue of the Checkers Co., was suddenly called to his home voluntary Marriage, was received clamorously The team known as the Two Hobbs sketch Is said to be spiritedly clever. In the In Philadelphia, April 17, owing1 to the serious by the public at the Royal Opera House, Berlin, has seperated, both professionally and socially, course of the action, Mr. Seabrooke will sing illness of it is brother. He left the company Ger., April 14, and approvingly by the critics, Mazle Bavls Hobbs having obtained a divorce An Irish Man, a new comic song by Benjamin immediately. who. however, regard the music in some parts from her husband. Hap good Burt, while Mrs. Seabrooke will sing as being too dramatic for a comedy. The story Dingle Dongle Dell, the new song success by Henry Needles, for the past ten years is from Dumas Les Demoselles de Saint Cyr. Billy Onslow and Mile. Garnett write Clare Kummer. a member of the stage force of the Winston One of Manager Savage's new pro- that they are meeting with good success In James J. McCabe, a former well- Opera House, Winston, Conn., resigned April ductions next season is to be a grand opera Southern California In their new act, entitled known musical comedian and at one time a 18 to go with Ben F. Mack's repertoire company founded on Tess of the D'Ubervilles, by Elliott An Unexpected Visit. member of the team of McCabe and Black, as scene painter. Schenck, a musician who for a long time was The Sloanes write that they are the latter being the original member of the The following officers have been associated with Walter Damrosch and his or- meeting with big success with their new change sketch team known as Boyce and Black, is elected by Local No. 16 I. A. T. S. E of San chestra. No date has yet been set for the pro- act, entitled A Society Quarrel. They are looking after the Interests of The Billboard In Francisco, Cal.: James F. Blaikie, president; duction, but it m expected that the new opera booked until July. Chester, Pa. Mr. McCabe is engaged) in news- James Adams, vice-president; Wm. G. Rusk will be made a prominent feature of the sea- paper work in that city and has been a mem- recording secretary; J. R. Malkime, financial of the Savage Grand Opera Co. While playing at Poll's Theatre in ber of the Times staff, the largest paper in that secretary; D. C. Rulf s, treasurer; William Hartford, Conn., Mme. Hermann had a large city, for the past four years. Qulnn, E. Connolly and Charles Dutz, executive Musicians and music-lovers will be flashlight photo taken of her new Illusion, The board; S. D. Simmons, Jr., O. B. Romer, Geo. Iglad to know that the full piano score of It Birth of The Butterfly, Keith's Prospect Theatre, Cleveland, Adams, O. W. Elfin and Robert Smith, trustees; ^Happened In Nordland is now ready. Messrs. The Four Sensational Bolses, after Ohio, has been receiving a choice bit of adver- John Sullivan, sergeant-at-arms; D. C. Rulfs • M. Witmark & Sons, the publishers, having a very successful season over the Shea, Keith tising through the effort of R. L. McLaughlin, and Howard Morrison, delegates to labor council, ^announced this fact a day or two ago. This Is and Orpheum circuits, opened with the Wallace the popular press agent of this house. Last and William G. Rusk, delegate to I. A. con- • the musical play written by Glen MacDonough week he got out a card advertising Albert vention at Pitsburg, Pa. land Victor Herbert, that created such a furore Shows at Peru, Ind., April 29. Chevalier. The cards were round, Just right • last winter when it received its initial per- James A. Hennessey writes that he for Bailing, and it seemed as if everybody in Iformance at Lew Field's Theatre, New York, opened at the Family Theatre, liutte, Mont., town had a few and were trying to see who lit is generally admitted that the music in It April 10, and after the first performance was could sail them the farthest. Consequently ODDS AND ENDS. 4Happened In Nordland ranks among the best booked for the following week. every place you went the name of "Albert The McDade Fun Makers opened Jof Mr. Herbert's compositions, and the various Miss Evelyn F. Kellogg, a well Chevalier at Keith's" stared you in the face. their tenting season at Owingsville Ky., May 1. I selections from the famous musical play will known church choir singer of Hartford, Conn., Notes from Swallow & Markle's en- The Wood Family of entertainers •long be remembered. Of course, every one will terprises : We are now on the Monongahela Bbe eager to get copies of the different numbers, lias signed a contract to sing In vaudeville. opened for the summer at Garrett, 111., April • for he will want to be reminded of the pleasant She will go over the leading circuits. river playing to the best business we have ever 29. They will play Illinois exclusively this I evenings when he heard the exquisite songs and Sidney Loeb reports excellent busi- had on tills river. We have the best and largest summer. Harry F. Creon and Bert Kindred I Instrumental pieces, especially "Al Fresco," the ness. Next season lie will present a sketch company we have ever handled. The perform- have signed with the company. beautiful Intermezzo written expressly for the written by Chas. Stratford, entitled Married ance this year is on the same style as that of The Modern Remedy, playing to play, and the following numbers, all of which Life. Miss Heleene will be associated with last season—musical farce comedy, interspersed good business in Nebraska under the manage- have become great favorites: The Jack O'Lan- him. with good vaudeville acts. The following peo- ment of Mr. J. M. Smith, consists of the fol- tern Girl. A Knot of Blue, Absinthe Frappe, ple are with the company: Mat Swallow, W. lowing entertainers: Dr. K. Kenyon, J. M. and The Matinee Maid. The Lesherings made a good Im- R. Markle, Abe Cheeks, Capt. Walter R. Pell. Smith, Irish and blackface comedian; W. J. pression with the patrons of vaudeville houses Norman Thous, Devaro and Curtis, Addlstou Noll, baritone singer; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. In I'ansas. They are now on their way to and Livingston, Dan and Ray Carray, The Smith, Instrumental musical sketches; Johnnie the coast, being booked at the principal houses Sisters Harves, Emma LaMoine, Edith H«yw:>od, Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Keltner, sketch artists MINSTREL. ou their way out. Joe K. Kelley, Virginia Kelley, Everett Old- fteld, Fred. McGee, The Three Deloys and Chafe. and dancers. Murphy & Gibson's Minstrels will Surazal and Razall write that while Hoensteln. James Hagan leads a band of four- John V. Robinson'sC arnival of open at Steel Pier, Atlantic City, early in May playing the Grand Theatre at Joliet, 111., they teen pieces, and Bill Niinn has charge of the Amusement opened under canvas May 1 at for a summer run. made a tremendous hit, taking four and five orchestra. Messrs. Swallow & Markle's new Charleston, W. Va., and will play that state Mr. E. S. Baker is organizing in encores each performance. They are booked boat, now In course of construction at Parkers- in addition to Ohio and Pennsylvania. They Dubuque, la., the Curry Howard Greater Min- solid until October. burg, will be ready about June 1. This boat carry thirty-five people, including band and strels for a summer tenting tour. The company James A. Hennessey, "The Mono- will have every improvement and will be the orchestra. J. Shlrely Ross Is general business largest and prettiest floating palace on the manager; Harry Mack, stage manager; Herman opens May 18 for a tour of Illinois. logue Man," writes that he will take the J. Shrewsbury, leader of band and orchestra. John \V. Vogel's Minstrels were en- management of the Frazer Theatre, Pendleton. rivers. Ore., and will have a circuit of four cities Richard A, Saunders will have charge of top tertained after the performance at Springfield, between Portland and Ogden. and Ormer Sargent will handle the advance. Ohio, by the Eagles, and Manager Vogel was FARCE COMEDY. presented with a beautiful bouquet of roses. Miss Mabel Simpson, the clever THE ACTOR HAN The Eagles at Washington C. H., Ohio, also dancer, is filling a three weeks* engagement Hollis E. Cooley, manager of the Gus entertained the members of the company with a over the Kohl & Castle Circuit. She sails for Hill attraction, denies that McFadden'8 Flats flue luncheon, music, etc. Europe June 7 and will open in the Palace will go under canvas this summer. "Hot-air," Where Is it we turn for a cheerful word says Cooley. When the world of trouble we scan ? After a successful tour of the east, Theatre, London, for a long run. Who always can give us a funny joke— South, middle west and northwest, the Al. G. Nellie King, musical artist of the Joseph Kearney, leading man of the The Jolly good actor man. Field Greater Minstrels will close its twentieth team of Oram and King, is slowly recovering Jolly American Tramp Co., met with a painful annual season at Richmond, Ind., Thursday, from the effects of a surgical operation which accident at the Lyceum Theatre, Wilmington, Who Is it when we're downhearted and blue May 4. The season opened at Marlon, Ohio, she recently underwent at the Lawrence Pri- Del., April 24. While getting a glass of Says "Here's ten cents, boys, push the can. Aug. 15. The company will disband at Colum- vate Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. water he stumbled and fell breaking the glass It's all I have, but perhaps enough"? bus,. Ohio. May 5. Reorganization for the sea- and cutting a deep gash In his hand. He went The light hearted actor man. son of 11)05-00 will begin at once, and rehearsals MargarPt Santoro, of the team of on the stage In the afternoon with the blood will be held at the Great Southern Theatre In Santoro and Marlow, and her two) little daugh- stll running. Who in the morning will let his wife rest, July. The company wll have headquarters as ters. Victory and Theresa, joined her husband Say "Darling, sleep if you can; usual nt 50 Kast Hroad street. The Donnelly In Chicago last week after a three weeks' visit BURLESQUE. I'll bring your breakfast up on! a tray"? & Hatfield Magnificent Minstrels, which will be with her relatives In Detroit. Mich. The kind husband actor man. directed by Mr. Field, will also be rehearsed Manager O. F. Cromwell, of the at Columbus. Several members of the Greater Limb of The Law is the title of the Brigadiers Burlesque Co., had the misfortune Who was it stood on the stage and joked Minstrels have signed with that organization now novelty sketch E, R. Zaranos and Sisters to sprain the tendons of his right leg while in When the fiames from the wings they ran; for the coming season. There were no changes Hess will produce the coming season. They Kansas City, Mo. He is improving, but his in- Saving the lives of mothers and babes? in the personnel of the company during the are booked for sixteen weeks. They will work Jury has been very painful. The brave grand actor man. season Just ending, and very little sickness in some clever specialties during their act. during the long trip. The first part of next The Aerial Wilsons write: We have And I feel when the last grand curtain falls, season's offering will be entitled The Gridiron Just finished sixteen weeks of vaudeville dates ENGAGEMENTS. And the race of life you've ran; Club. It is believed the subject will afford including the Castle Circuit, and our act has Rose Wild wood has signed for the Sure, when you reach Heaven's door— excellent opportunities for the first part of met with flattering success. We will have an season as leading lady with the Detlart Reper- You'll get in Actor Man. minstrelsy. entirely new apparatus and act for next season. toire Co. —SARA MACDONALD. Billboard

strong for popular priced segregation; btulnen Commencing Sunday, April 30, I'iff, Paff, Pouf INDIANA. Clarke 30; The Little Outcast May 3; Ole Ol- exceptionally Rood. for two weeks. son 9. Bon Ton Theatre continues to present rande- La Salle Theatre (R. E. Mackey, bus. mgr.) VINCENNES.—McJlmsey Theatre (Frank MISSOURI. vllle acts to splendid business and the Penny The Isle of Bong Bong. Green, mgr.) My Wife's Family 24; good Arcade continues to strike the amusement public McVlcker's Theatre (Geo. C. Warren, bus house. First Regiment Band concert 25; good KANSAS CITY.—Willis Wood (The Woodward just rlgkt. GBO. D. ALDER. mgr.) Beginning Sunday night, April 30, under house. His Highness The Bey May 5. Carni- & Burgess Am. Co., mgrs.) Mrs. Wi^gs of the management of Wm. A. Brady, All 'Round val—Hewitt's Carnival Co. will open Lincoln The Cabbage Patch delighted fair sized houses CANADA. Chicago, with an array of talent which Includes Park week April 30; large business expected. week 23. Madge Carr Cook In the name part TORONTO.—Princess (0. B. Sheppard, mgr.) Dick Bernard, Dan McAvoy, James J. Corbett LOGANSPORT.—Dowllng's Theatre (John E. gave us a truly great piece of character work, Parsifal In English 24-26; drew big crowds. Joseph G. Sparks, Tony Hart, Frank Hatch Dowling, mgr.) Quincy Adams Sawyer 19; good wliile her support was excellent. N. C. Good- William Faversham balance of week In The Coakley and McBrlde, Nella Bergen Hopper house. Katherlne Ridgeway Concert Co. 21; win May 1-3; Henrietta Crosman 4-6. Squaw Man. Next: Checkers. Kittle Mitchell, The Misses Burt, Daglow good house. Over Niagara Falls 26; The Min- The Grand (Hudson & Judah, mgrs.) Texas, Grand (A. J. Small, mgr.) Reuben Fax In The Baker, Halbert and the Eight Moulin Rouge ister's Sweetheart 29. The Girl and The Ban- a western drama of considerable merit, attracted Bonnie Brier Bush week 24; big business. Next: Girls, direct from Paris. dit; canceled. big business week 23. The company was very A Friend of The Family. Hyde & Behman's (Archie H. Ellis, mgr.) good, the work of Robert Conness, the leading MADISON.—Grand Opera House (Graham & man, being especially praiseworthy. Next: Our Shea's (J. Shea, mgr.) Will M. Cressy and Robert B. Mantell offers for the second week Schelk, mgrs.) My Wife's Family 20; pleased Blanche Dayne, Dlda and Eleanor Falk were the of his brilliant engagement, starting Sunday New Minister. fair house. The Power of The Cross May 3; The Gllllss (E. S. Brigham, mgr.) The pa- chief cards of a good bill 24-28; large attend- April 30, Richelieu. Public favor has been so New York Day By Day 22. ance. pronounced In the present engagement of Mr trons of this house were highly pleased with For Massey Music Hall (S. H. Houston, mgr.) Mantell that It has been arranged to extend his TIPTON.—Martz (N. S. Martz. mgr.) The Fame ami Fortune, with Hughey McGovern and Paderewskl drew a crowded house 26. season two weeks longer than was Intended Triumph of an Empress 22; fair business. Cin- other clever people In the cast, which was the Majestic (A. J. Small, prop.; A. O'Neill, The tragedian will appear In classic revivals In cinnati Stock Co. 28. attraction week 23. Next: The Moonshiner's mgr.) The Fatal Wedding week 24- an old fa- response to numbers of requests from schools and RUSHVILLE.—City Opera House (Howard Daughter. vorite and drew large houses. Next: When students. The repertoire will Include Othello Mullln, mgr.) Berry Stock Co. week May 1. The Auditorium (The Woodward & Burgess The Bell Tolls. next week and Hamlet the fourth week, while Circus—Moore's Combined R. R. Shows May 4. Am. Co., mgrs.) The members of the Wood- Star (F. W. Stair, mgr.) The World Beaters, the fifth and last week will be devoted to a ward Stock Co. displayed their talents to excep- full of novelty, is well named and the numerous varied bill. MARYLAND. tional advantage week 23, when The Belle of patrons were well pleased. Item—It Is reported Bush Temple Theatre (Elizabeth Schoeber Richmond was the bill. Business was good. that Manager Stair, of the Star, will erect a mgr.) The stock company Is presenting Zaza HAGEKSTOWN—Academy of Music (Col. Next: When We Were Twenty-one. new theatre at the corner of Bay and Adelaide on an elaborate scale this week, Mabel Mont Chas. M. Futterer, mgr.) Babes In Toyland 18; The Orpheum (Martin Lehman, mgr.) White, streets. J. A. GIMSON. gomery appearing at Zaza and George Alison pleased large house. Ben Greet 19; canceled. Stuart & Co., in a clever sketch, were the fea- Item—This ends the season here, and Manager ture of the bill week 23, while Royer West and ST. JOHN. N. B,—Opera House (A. 0. Skin- as Bernard Dufrene. This Is the first time Zaza has been produced by a Chicago stock company Futterer will retire after twenty-four years as Ida Van Slclien were In high favor with their ner, mgr.} The American Vltagraph Co. 17-22; manager, and will be succeeded by Chas. W. excellent musical act. Others, Nichols Sisters, good business The Chester DeVonde Co. opens It will he followed May 8 by A Texas Steer. People's Theatre (Leslie Davis, mgr.) Week Boyer. who, after numerous Improvements, will Delmore and Lee, Peschkoff Troupe. Soil Broth- a two weeks' engagement. 24. with Beneath The open the house Sept. 1. ers, Green and Werner, and the kinodrome. Next Tiger's Claw as the opening bill. A handsome April 30, the stock company presents Sunset feature, Rice and Cohen. new box office has been placed In the opera house Mines, a bright melodrama full of quaint west CUMBERLAND.—Academy of Music (Mellln- ern characters, which tells a story of love and ger Bros., mgrs.) Jim Jeffries 26; packed house. The Century (Joseph J. Barrett, mgr.) Web- lobby. er's Dainty Dutchess Co. proved a winner week York (Robt. J. Armstrong, mgr.) The Sheely romance In an Interesting manner. Mr. O'Meara Primrose Minstrels May 6. Item—Car No. 1 and Miss Gilbert have excellent parts. of Rlngling Bros.' Circus billed the city 22. 23. Both burlesques were good, while the olio Younge's Stock Co. In Ten Nights In a Bar- headed by James and Sadie Leonard was above room, and The Factory Girl 17-22; good houses. Thirty-first Street Theatre (Millie Wlllard Mel son, 'mgr.) Stock. MASSACHUSETTS. the burlesque average. Next: New York Stars. Why Women Sin 24-26. The Majestic (Sam Benjamin, mgr.) This Criterion Theatre (Ben Glroux, mgr.) Week FALL HIVEB.—Academy of Music (Cahn & LONDON.—Grand (J. E. Turton, mgr.) April 30, Nettle the Newsglrl, Ihe sensational beautiful playhouse, thoroughly modern In Its Prltchard's Moving Pictures 17-18; fair houses. Grant, mgrs.) Corlne Runkel in repertoire week equipment and with a seating capacity of 1.200, and scenic melodrama from the fasclle pen of 17: only fair business. Babes In Toyland 18; The Bonnie Brier Bush 21-22; big houses. Lean B. Parker. was dedicated 22. The Donellls in a clever jug- •Bennett's (C. W. Bennett, mgr ) Good crowds fair business. Seward Stock Co. 24-26; Peggy gling act and LoRoy Benson, novelty musician, Howard Theatre (Chas. W. Burrill. mgr.) From Paris 27; Awakening of Mr. Pipp 28; Kel- continue. Bill week 17: Waldron Brothers, Week May 1. the stock company will present A were the features of the bill for the ensuing Joseph Lerex. Jennets. Marie Girard. Ben Omar, iar 29; Nance O'Nell May 3; Rice's Shop Girls week, which further Included other acts of more Jacobs and S.irdell. G. Eldrld, Hurnett and Wey- Mountain Pink. or less merit. Four shows a dav of high-class Academy of Music (Win. Roche, mgr.) Week Slieedy's New Bijou. The prosperous season erson and Prof. Bilyck's sea lions. April 30. Glickman's Opera & Dramatic Co. in vaudeville at bargain prices Is the policy nnder of vaudeville closed April 22. and the Bufflngton which the bouse should prove a dividend payer. WOODSTOCK, ONT.—Opera House (C. A. a repertoire of selected Yiddish plays. Stock Co. opened for a summer engagement 24. Pyne, mgr.) wizard of Oz (No. 2) pleased Aihamlira Theatre (J. H. Browne, mgr.) Week Yale's and The National continue to draw Gertrude I>lon Maglll and J. Frank Burke have their accustomed patronage with the strong bills large audience. The Devil's Auction 26. Com- April 30, The James Bovs In Missouri. the leading roles and Kendall Weston Is stage ing: Babes In Toyland. Bijou Theatre (Wm. Roche, mgr.) April 30, in evidence at these two houses each week. director. The vitagraph Is retained and vaude- Items—Orpheum announces its closing date as BELLEVILLE.—Carmen Opera House (S. B. Yon Yon son. ville Is presented between acts. Olympic Theatre (A. Jacobs, mgr. for Kohl May 14. Auditorium School of Acting gives a Carmen, mgr.) Dark 17-22; The Mummy and Nickelodeon (D. R. Bufflngton, mgr.) Vaude- matinee at the Auditorium May 2. • • Mel. H. The Humming Bird 29; The Devil's Auction & Castle) Week May 1: The Four Mortons. ville to good business. May 1. Ward and Curran. Lew Hawkins, Foulton and Hudson, of the K. C. Blllposting Co., Is receiv- Dooley. Hal Godfrey & Co.. Leah Russell. The HOLYOKE.—Empire Theatre (T. F. Murrain ing congratulations from his friends these days, Lovltts. Middleton's Manikins, Mile. Naomi mgr.) Rice & Barton's Big Gaiety Co. 2022; as he is the hnm>.v father of a beautiful girl Etiiardo, Casmore and Florence, Carl Sanderson, crowded houses. Moving Pictures 23; large baby, which arrived last week. * * Rumor has Additional Correspondence. Esher Sisters, Henry Worthing, Constantinian house. it that Thompson & Dundy will erect a hippo- and Lawrence, and George K. Spoor's kinourome. Opera House (Jos. Shea, mgr.) Collln's Mov- drome on a smaller scale similar to their New Chicago Opora House (Kohl & Castle, mgrs.) ing Pictures 23; large house. Isle of Spice 24; York establishment, in this city. * • Your corre- Week May 1: Eight Vassar Girls, Tom Nawn & best of season, capacity business. spondent Is of the opinion that such a venture CALIFORNIA. Co., Caron and Herbert, Kathryn Osterman & GLOUCESTER.— Union Hill Theatre (Lothrop would not prove a success here. C. H. S. SACRAMENTO.—Acme Theatre. Eddie Ernie. Co., Hoey and Lee. Murphy and Willard, Hal & Tolman, mgrs.) The Fatal Wedding 19; large Palmer and Robertson. LaGrecla, The Voltons, Merrltt. Mr. and Mrs. Allison. Three Musical business. Prescelle, hypnotist, 24-29; well re- NEVADA. St. Clalr's Dag and Pony Show, and moving Merlons, Colton and Darrow. Zara and Zara, ceived by fair house. Corlne Runkel Stock Co. RENO.—Grand Theatre. Jolian and Mott. pictures. Powers and Freed. Juggling Neola, Williams and May 1-6; The Fays 8-13; Busy Izzy 18. Summers and Winters, Craig and Wilson, Darsk Grauman's Theatre. Robbins and Trenaman, Gordon and Geo. K. Spoor's kinodrome. and Lalondo, Fisher and Johnson, and moving Harry DrLain. Will Eton, LaBorde and Ryer- Haymarket Theatre (W. W. Freeman, mgr. MICHIGAN. pictures. Item—Business Is exceedingly good son, and moving pictures. for Kohl & Castle) Week May 1: Ross and In Reno owing to mining excitement In Tonopah Oak Park. John Drew & Co , Vivian and Al- Fenton. Waterliury Brothers and Tenny, Four SAOINAW.—Academy (J. M. Ward, mgr.) and Goldfleld. and It is necessary for all pas- ton, Torcat and D'Allza. Rose VanBerk, and Marvelous Merrills. Mathews and Ashley, Ky The Burgomaster 24; fair house. The Milwau- sengers to lay over night in Reno, both going moving pictures. der's Monkeys, Crawford and Manning. Klne and kee German Theatre Co. in William Tell 27- and coming from the mines. OAKLAND—Bell Theatre. Pour Ashtons, Gil- Gotthold. Mabel Simpson, Waldron Brothers. Gor- Thos. W. Ross In Checkers 28; Al. H. Wilson bert Sarony. Powers and Theohold. Louie Broth- don Kldred. The De Acos. Charlotte Ravenscroft. In The Wntch On The Rhine 30; Howe's Mov- NEW JERSEY. ers, Ellsworth Sisters, and moving pictures. Johnson and Prince. Richard Henry Miller and ing Pictures May 4-5; The Earl of Pawtucket Novelty Theatre. Bending Honda, Seaman and Geo. K. Spoor's kinodrome. 11: The Garrlck Dramatic Co., headed by Ken- TRENTON.—State Street Theatre (F. B. Shal- Rodgers, Master Slater. MIselmas, Mrs. Jules Sam T. Jack's Opera House (Sidney Euson, dall Weston, will open a summer engagement ters, mgr.) Her First False Step 20-22; pleased Levy & Co.. and moving pictures. mgr.) The last two performances at this thea- May S. presenting a repertoire of plays Includ- fair business. Jas. J. Jeffries 2425; pleased Empire Theatre. Beaty and Price, Gotnow. tre were given Sunday. April 30. by the New ing The Charity Ball. A Scrap of Paper. Lord good houses. Miss Bob White 26; The Span of Lewis Sehultz. Martin and Hayden, Thornholl York Burlesquers. With the fall of the cur- Chumley. Men and Women, and Turned Up. Life 27-29; Ward and Vokes May 1; Williams and Burns, and moving pictures. tain Sunday night, the history of this famous Jeffers Theatre. (Bamford & Marks, mgrs.) and Walker 2; Two Jolly Tramps 3. little theatre closed, and the house which has Why Girls Leave Home week 23: pleased good Taylor Opera House (Montgomery Moses, SAN JOSE.—Unique Theatre (Sid. Grauman, been, for Its size, the most popular and best houses. The Younger Brothers 27 29. mgr.) Princess Chic 21; only fair business. mgr.) Hanford and Hart. The Martelles. Hugh patronized in Chicago will pass into the cate- Mikado 24-25; good business. Mrs. Temple's Ernmett. Ashcroft and Ryan. Roscoe and Slmms, KALAMAZOO.—Academy of Music (B. A. Telegram 29; Maude Adams May 2; Jas. K. . Renee Family, and moving pictures. gory of things that were. The show for the last Bush, mgr.) Frank Ducker Co. in repertoire 17- two performances was a brisk and merry medley 22; good business. Weary Willie Walker 25; Hackett 5; Eben Holden 6. Theatre Jose (J. Blum, mgr.) O'Dell, Hart of music, burlesque and clever vaudeville. Trent Theatre (Edward Renton, mgr.) Week and Ridley, Three Gordons, Frank Rowan Mas- Buster Brown 28; Creatore and Band 27. 24: Very clever bill Including Channlon. the per- seney and Wilson and Frank Rowan. Trooadero Theatre (Robt. Fulton, mgr.) Week Casino (Dakln & Balrd. mgrs.) Preparations April SO. The Kentucky Belles. for the second season under this management fect woman; Carter DeHaven Sextet, Imperial FRESNO.—Barton Opera House (Robt. G. Bar- Folly Theatre (Hobt. Fulton, mgr.) Week are now under way, and important changes and Japanese Guards, Gardner and Madden, and ton, mgr.) Your Neighbor's Wife 22 Circus— April 30, burlesque. Improvements will be made. A prosperous sea- others. For week May 1 the bill Is headed by Floto Shows are well billed for April 27. WARREN A. PATRICK. son Is a certainty. Chas. Aldrlch and the Twelve Navajo Girls. STOCKTON.—Novelty Theatre. Trask and PEORIA.—Grand Opera House (Chamberlin & Palace of Amusement—roller riuk—will be Rodgers, Edwards Duo, Otto Flshtell, Howe and Herrington. mgrs.) The Girl and The Bandit changed into a theatre with seating capacity of NEW YORK. Edward, Illustrated songs and moving pictures. 10; fair business. Checkers 21-22; excellent 1.40H. anil will be namml the BIJou. with A. NEW YORK CITY.^Manhattan Theatre (Har- SANTA ROSA.—Novelty Theatre. W. H. St. production, good business. Fabio Romanl 2T1; Selgfrled. of Dubuciue, la., as manager. Will rison Grey Fiske, mgr.) The Proud Laird opened Claire. The Gllhnans, Barlow's Dog Show, Mai good business. Shepard's Pictures 25: SI Plunk- open in September. 24. The performance is reviewed In another Fleming, and moving pictures. ard 29; Savage Grand Opera Co. In Carmen MAHftUETTE.—Opera House (A. Koepke, column of tills issue. May 1. mgr.) Uncle Tom's Cabin 22; packed houses. New Amsterdam Theatre (Klaw & Erlanger, VALLEJO.—Novelty Theatre. Frye and Allen, Main Street Theatre (E. P. Churchill, mgr.) mgrs.) She Stoops To Conquer. Mardo, Kelrn and Sklrmer, Devine, Mellnotte Johann and Matt, Harry Clinton Sawyer, Crlm- Al. G. Field's Minstrels 27; Happy Hooligan Sisters, and moving pictures. May 2. Broadway Theatre (A. W. DIngwall, mgr.) mlns and Mack, Marshall and Lorain, Lawson Bijou Family Theatre (Col. Somers, mgr.) Florodora is playing to good business at this EUREKA.—E. St. Theatre (SIg. Hurtlg. mgr.) and Curtis and Peter J. Smith drew crowded Week 24: John L. Sullivan. Lane and Suzlnettl, theatre. Tkompson Sisters. Harry Longrenla. Geo. Levlna houses nightly week 30. May and McDonald, Eddie Cannon, Larry Hunt. Empire Theatre (Chas. Frohman. mgr.) Marie Alnsworth and Mendel, and moving pictures. JOLIET.—Opera House (Wm. H. Hulsllnger, Carl W. Somer and the bljouscope. Item—J. Tempest In The Freedom of Suzanne opened 19. mgr.) Railroad Jack 11; only fair house. Way Larry Hunt, well known In carnival and street The performance is reviewed in another columD CONNECTICUT, Down East 15; pleased good house. The Flam- fair circles, has accepted a position with the of this Issue. WATERBURY.—Poll's Theatre (Jean Jac- ing Arrow IB; good business. His Highness The Bijou management. Knickerbocker Theatre (Al. Hayman, mgr.) ques, mgr.) McFadden's Flats 20; pleased fair Bey !»• capacity. Irwln French Co. 24-26; The SAULT STE. MARIE.—Soo Opera House (W. Frank Daniels In Sergeant Brue opened 24. house. Peggy From Paris 21; fair house Mrs Old Clothes Man 29; Barlow's Minstrels May 6; H. Seach, mgr.) Stetson's U. T. C. 28; Lute The performance is reviewed In another column Temple's Telegram 22; good house. Eben Holden The Flints 14. Silver's Minstrels May 1; Happy Hooligan 3; of this Issue. 26: Ifcle of Spice May 3; Babes In Toyland 9- The Grand Theatre (Louis Goldberg, mgr.) The Burgomaster 6; Dale's English Opera Sing- Lyceum Theatre (Daniel Frohman, mgr.) Show Girl 10; The Jeffersons 12. Week 24: The Four Mortons, Jansen & Herr Co., ers 10. Closed. Jacques Theatre (Jean Jacques, mgr ) Week Morris Manley, Lewis and Lewis, Geoford Doyle HANCOCK.—Kerredge Theatre (Ray Kerredge. Belasco Theatre (David Belasco, mgr.) Mrs. 17: Callahan & Mark, headliners, Esmeralda and Master Arden Ackert; business satisfactory. mgr.) Dark 16-22. Al. G. Field's Minstrels 25; Leslie Carter In Adrea Is filling the Belasco Sisters, six Little Sun Flower Girls, Quintan OUINCY.—Bijou (Patrick & McConnell, mgrs.) Hnppy Hooligan 28; Alphonse and Gaston 29. nightly. and Mack. Fetching Brothers. Zarrow Trio and Week 24: The Tanakas. Jap jugglers; Hugh V. Criterion Theatre (Chas. Frohman, mgr.) others. Week 24: Violet Black & Co., In A and Bessie Lee. Jennings and Jewell, George BAY CITY.—Washington Theatre (W. J. Closed. West Point Regulation; Ten Brook, Lambert and Delmas and Miss Anna Mae Lleblg. Daunt, mgr.) The Burgomaster 23; good house, Daly's Theatre (Daniel Frohman, mgr.) San Ten Brook, Ellis Nowlln Trio and others. F/mpire Theatre (W. L. Busby, mgr.) Mildred pleased audience. Checkers 27; Old Arkansaw Toy. Holland In The Triumph of an Empress 17; 29-30. Summer engagement of Kendall-Weston Savoy Theatre (Franfc MoKee, mgr.) Closed TERRYVILLE.—Opera House (Hasse & Egan good business. The Girl and The Bandit IS; Co. opens May 11 and lasts until June 25. for the season. mgrs.) American Vltagraph Co. 24-25: house Liberty Theatre (Klaw & Erlanger. mgrs.) sold out. S. R. 0. Isle of Spice 22; good business. Jack FLINT.—Stone's Theatre (Albert C. Peg. Bessey Co. beginning 24, for three weeks. mgr.) The Lyman Twins In At The Races 24- The Education of Mr. Pipp continues to excel- SOUTH NORWALK—Hoyt's Theatre (I. M. fair business. The Burgomaster 25; Richard lent business. Hoyt, mgr.) Eben Holden 28; May Flske In re- DECATTJB,.— Power's Theatre (J. F. Given, and Pringle's Minstrels 26; Howe's Pictures 27. Lyric Theatre (Sam S. and Lee Shubeft, pertoire week May 1. mgr.) The Girl and The Bandit 17; best musi- mgrs.) Fantana continues to flll the Lyric at cal comedy of the season, only fair house. MINNESOTA. every performance. ILLINOIS. Kutherlne Rldgewny Co. 19; pleased good house. New York Theatre (Klaw & Erlanger, mgrs.) Checkers 30; pleased packed house. Railroad DULUTH.—Lyceum Theatre (Chas. A. Marsh- The Prince of Pilsen. after a very successful CHICAGO.—Illinois Theatre (Will J. Davis Jack 22; fair business. His Highness The Bey all, mgr.) Happy Hooligan 17; fair business. run at the New York Theatre, will conclude its mgr.) Beginning Monday. May 1. Mine. Schu- May 1; The Flints 2-6; Our New Minister 8; Henrietta Crosman In Mistress Nell 18-19: her engagement May 6. Geo. M. Cohan in Little mann-Helnk, for two weeks. In Love's Lottery Rachel Goldstein 10. ftrst appearance here, and was received by large Johnny Jones will open May 8. Powers Theatre (Harry J. Powers, mgr.) Be- GALESBURO.—Auditorium (Dr. L. T. Dorsey, and appreciative audiences. Field's .minstrels Bijou Theatre (Henry B. Sire, mgr. I David ginning Monday, Amelia Blngham in Mile. Marnl mgr.) Barlow's Minstrels 17; good business. 21-22: very good business. Creston Clarke In Wnrfleld In The Music Master Is playing to- for two weeks. Isle of Spice 19; pleased good house. His High- Monsieur Beauclalre 25-26; Uncle Tom's Cabin capacity. Grand Opera House (Harry Askin, mgr.) Mrs ness The Bey 22; good business. The Royal 29; Courtney Stock Co. In The Sign of The Four Wallack's Theatre (Mrs. Theo. Moss, mgr.) Fiske In Leah Kleschna. Beginning next week Slave 24; canceled. Shepard's Pictures 27; SI and The County Sheriff May 1-0; The Marriage Alice Fischer In The School for Husbands. Mrs. Wlggs of The Cabbage Patch, for a three of Kitty May 8. weeks' engagement. Plunkard (return) 29; The Maid and The Mum- Madison Square Theatre (Walter N. Lawrence, my May 2. Metropolitan Opera House (John T. Condon, mgr.) The Firm of Cunningham. Great Northern (Fred C. Eberts, mgr.) Week JACKSONVILLE.—Grand Opera House (Geo. mgr.) Tom Marks Stock Co. In repertoire week April 30. Quincy Adams Sawyer. Next week W. Chatterton, mgr.) The Power of The Cross L7; good business, and held over for another Hudson Theatre (Henry D. Harris mgr ) Me. Him and I. 22; fair business. Our New Minister 24; good week. The Hottest Coon In Dixie May 1-3; A The Heir to The Hoorah. Studebaker Theatre (R. E. Harmeyer, mgr.) house; return 29. The Isle of Spice 25; pleased Royal Slave 4-5. Garrlck Theatre (Chas. Frohman, mgr.) Closed The Girl and The Bandit. Next week. The Vir- large house. ST. CLOUD.—Davidson Opera House (E T for the season. ginianginlan. FAIRBURY.—Central Opera House (Phil Garrlck Theatre (Samuel P. Gerson, mgr.) Davidson, mgr.) A Royal Slave 23; fair audi- Wade, mgr.) Fablo Romanl 24; fair business, i ence. The Charlesworth Co. 25; Harry Corson (Clntlnued on page 17.) 10 Xlie Billboard

Quietly and without ostentation boy to England to be educated in rea Richard Mansfield—it is impossible to pay a fitting tribute to so great an actor and so The Billboard were laid to rest the remains of Joe English fashion. Her simple mind can good a man on the Impulse of the moment, and Jefferson. Thus in keeping with every not fathom the reasons and she sees in the first shock of the sad news I can only PUBLISHES -WKKKLY AT private act of this distinguished mas- only the separation which she can not think how every man, woman and child in this 416 Kim Street, Cincinnati, O-, U. e.n. ter's life was the last chapter closed bear. Jim's cousin, the earl, dies after country will miss a dear old friend. a confession of his crime and his for- John Drew—Mr. Jefferson's death has left a Long Distance Telephone Main 2079 K. vacancy in the American stage that can never BENEFIT FOR ACTORS' HOME tune belongs to Jim for the asking. CHICAGO. It is a brilliant and daring play. Mr be filled and the entire country mourns his loss. NEW YORK. Charles Burnham—I shall always treasure In Suite 8, Hillnd Blag., Suite 410, Tmtonlc Bldg., Over two hundred of the most promi- Faversham's part suits him well. His memory the charm of his company. No warmer 1440 Broadway. 1/2 Washington St. nent vaudevillians have volunteered to is a strong and manly character, and he heart or more sincere man ever lived. Tel. 2466—38-st Tul. Main 1588. presents it in a strong and manly fash- Danlal Frobman—As the Intimate friend of appear at the monster benefit to be Ion. Mr. Campbell, as Big Bill, made Booth he was deeply interested In the Players' LONDON, ENGLAND given Sunday evening, May 7, at the Club. He was our president, and all its councils metropolitan Opera House, New York a hit in the part. His makeup was 23 Oxendon Street. S. W. good and he surprised even his friends were always animated by bis sympathy for all Telephone, Oarrard Telegrams, Breather City, for the Actors' Home at Staten measures that concerned the welfare of bis Island. The program will Include with his vivid portrayal of the rough brother members, especially tbe actors. C. C. BARTRAM, Rep. western Indian. Selene Johnson was a Wilton Lackaye—He had no peer on the Eng- Address all communications for the editorial many new and original features, and most attractive countess and Mabel lish stage. He was as superior In bis realm as or business departments to in the first part there will be an olio Morrison's portrayal of Nat-u-ritch Coquelln Is in France. arranged by the White Rats and in the chief's daughter whom Jim Cars- David Belasco—For the nobility of his char- The Billboard Publishing Co. charge of Paul Dressier. acter, for the honor and dignity he has bestowed Among those who have signified ton marries, was an excellent piece of upon the American stage, for the uplifting ex- Subscription, {4.00 a year; 6 mos., $2.00; 3 mos., their Intention of appearing are Peter character acting. ample of his private and public life, Joseph $1.00 in advance. F. Dailey, Elsie Janis, Mrs. Yeamana The Squawman is a success. It will Jefferson stood alone In his profession. Ho No extra charge to foreign subscriber*. in all probability serve as Mr. Faver- leaves a place that can never quite be filled. and Jennie Yeamans, George Evans sham's starring piece next season. Mrs. Leslie Carter—The American stage has Cole & Johnson, Lee Harrison, Eugene There are, of course, a few places lost its most beautiful character, whose life ADVERTISING BATES. Cowles, Helen Bertram, Irene Bentley and achievements should be an inspiration and Fifteen cents per line, agate measurement. Eddie Leonard, Emma Francis anc which will need revision, but the plot is example for every actor. Whole page, $105; half page, $52.50: quarter Arabian Whirlwinds, George Wilson good. A. L. Erlanger—I never knew a better or more page, $28.25. No premium on position. Joe Welch, George Thatcher and Miss charitable man. The Billboard i» for tale on all trains and news-stands Williams, Julie Mackey, Cliff Gordon IN MEMORY OF JEFFERSON William Gillette—Our loss can not be esti- throughout the United States and Canada, which are Empire City Quartette, Leslie and Dar- mated. supplied hi/ the American News Co. and its branches. E. H. Sothern—He succeeded In a way that When not on sale please notify this office. ley, Julian Eltinge, Carter De Haven The Billboard is sold in London at The American Burial Services he wanted to succeed. That is a great deal. Exchange Trafalgar Buildings, Northumberland Are., Sextette, Harry Gilfoil, Marco Twins He has been a lovable and much-loved char- W 0. la Paris at Brtntano's. 37 Are. de I Opera. Ziska and King, Five Valdares, Smith The body of Joseph Jefferson ar- acter. The trade supplied Hy the American Heim Co. and its and Campbell, George W. Monroe, Do- rived in Buzzard's Bay, April 29, from Harry J. Powers—It is Impossible for me to Boston, to which city it had been ship- It'-atittances should be made on post office or express Ian and Lenharr, Katie Rooney and adequately express my sorrow that so splen- money order, or registered letter addressed or made pay- Yankee Doodle Girls, Toby Claude, Al ped from Florida. It was immediately did a man as Jefferson has gone. I have known able to the Billboard Pub. Co. taken to Crow's Nest, the Jefferson ilm for many years, and for him, both as a The editor cannot undertake to return unsolicited Fields, Quigley Brothers, Tom Browne man and an actor, I had the deepest respect manuscript; correspondents should keepcopi/. and Eva Westcott, Nora Bayes, summer home. Funeral services were and esteem. When U is necessary to wire us the instructions and held Sunday afternoon and the body coav for adrertisrments, great faring in the matter at Marshall P. Wilder, May Belford, telegraph tolls may be had by recourse to the Donaldson Fred Niblo, Ford Sisters and Yorke and privately taken to Bay View emetery, PAULINE SIGHTS ILL Adams. Sandwich, Mass., where Mr. Jefferson Ker^as Second-Class Matter at Post Office at Cin- recently purchased a burial lot. The cinnati, Ohio. FAVERSHAM IN THE SQUAWMAN services were private in accordance Pauline Sights is lying ill at the St. with the actor's wishes, only the Im- Barnabas hospital, Minneapolis, Minn., Saturday, May 6, 1905. mediate members of the family being where she underwent a very severe Success is written all over William Faversham's new play, The Squaw- present. operation April 19. This is the third The first form of The Billboard, which Includes operation n three years that the well- the last four advertising pages, goes to press : man, which was given its initial per- mown actress has been forced to un- Saturday morning. No advertisements for these I formance April 24, at the Star Theatre, Players' Club Memorial dergo, and it Is hoped that this last pages can be received after Friday. Continuous Buffalo, N. Y. The following is the The officers of the Players' Club, of one will restore her to health once advertisers wishing change of copy or discon i cast: which Joseph Jefferson was president, tinuance must notify before Saturday. more. Miss Sights is improving nicely Henry Wynnegate, Earl of Kerhill gave a memorial service Sunday at the and expects to be able to leave her E. J. Ratcllffe Little Church Around The Corner in Notice.—The Billboard will not engage to Diana, his wife, Countess of Kerhill room In a week or so. She will spend return unsolicited photographs. Editor. Selene Johnson New York City. The services were par of the summer with Mr. Sights, Lady Elizabeth Wynnegate, his mother largely musical. The theatrical pro- who goes out with the Bennett Dra- Mrs. II. S. Dellenbaugb fession were generally invited and a Lady Mabel Wynnegate, his sister matic Co. under canvas, this being his Ringling Brothers' World's Great- Helen Macbeth large number attended. Services were fifth summer with Mr. Bennett. est Shows was accorded a hearty wel- Captain James Wynnegate, afterward Jim conducted by Rev. Dr. Houghton. The come on the occasion of their first visit Carson, bis cousin William Faversham ushers were selected from the members Reverend Belachazer Chiswlck. his private HAVE QUIT SOUTH AMERICA to Cincinnati May 1. The town turned secretary Wallace Wlddecomb of the Players. out en masse for the parade, which Bates, his butler Walter Griffin was as fine as this city has ever seen, Malcombe Petrie, his solicitor ..W. E. Bonney To Erect Monument The Three Renos have been forced and the big tent was crowded at both Sir John Applegate, Diana's cousin.. Cecil Ward The Right Reverend the Bishop of Ex- Richmond, Va., where Joseph Jeffer- .0 discontinue their tour of South performances. This ought to put Cin- eter William Evllle America on account of the illness of cinnati on Ringling's regular calling Sir Charles Majorlbanks, Diana's father.. son was long manager of the Marshall rtrs. Dottle Reno. The team will play list. It was a case of S. R. O. Wells Edward Nlbloe Theatre, and where one of his children Mrs. Hobart Chlchester Chlchester-Jones, died, will erect a monument to his parks in the middle west as soon as an American lady Muriel Nelson memory. The money will be raised by Urs. Reno has sufflcienty recovered. Jim Carson's cow-punchers— With the passing of Lent comes a Big Bill, foreman C. Chappell popular subscription in contributing rally in the theatrical business which Shorty Emmet Shackleford ;he price of tickets bought by those MANAGER TILLOTSON DEAD It is safe to predict will lend vitality Andy Martin Henry who enjoyed his acting. Responses so Crouchy Mitchell Lewis to the supplementary season. Though Baco White, horse wrangler and interpreter, far have been more numerous than W. W. Tlllotson, one of the most not- the lenten season did, as it invariably Himself many expected and are coming in daily. able figures in Chicago theatrical does, decrease the attendance at the Tabywana, peace chief of the Utes The general plan is to erect a bronze vork, died Saturday, April 22, at the places of amusement, yet several new Theodore Roberts Nat-n-rltch, his daughter Mabel Morrison statue cast as Rip Van Winqle. ranch of his son, W. A. Tillotson, near plays were brought forth during that Little Hal. her son Viola Flugrath Rifle, Col. time and their attendance was remark- Cash Hawkins, rustler and bad man Mr. Tlllotson Is well known to the ably good. W. S. Hart Jefferson's Birthplace profession, which he served for years. Nick, the barkeeper Frederick Watson The house in which Joe Jefferson * * * McSorely. engineer Overland Limited.. L. Lloyd Ie was one of the managers of the Parker, Pullman conductor Bruce Fraser was born, at 6th and Spruce streets, Dearborn, now the Garrick Theatre, Last week in New York was register- Philadelphia, Pa., is to be sold at auc- ed the opening of two new plays, The Pete Albert Cowles 'hicago. Some years ago he exploited Parson Samuel Roberts tion this month. A subscription list ^vangeline with great success, and Proud Laird at the Manhattan and Punk, a Chinaman Joseph Judge has been started in that city to buy Sergeant Brue at the Knickerbocker. Mrs. Hiram Doollttle, from Denver Farms, sometime previous to that was con- Mass May Flugrath the house and conver it into a theatri- nected with the operatic firm of Ab- William Faversham opened in a new Mr. Hiram Doollttle, her husband cal museum. piece, The Squawman, at Buffalo, and Harry Redding bey, Schoeffel & Grau. He became Ralph Stuart in A Courier of Fortune Bud Hardy, sheriff of Coyote county dentified with the enterprises of Henry at Ottawa, Quebec, Can. J. R. Armstrong Raeder in Pittsburg eight years ago, Walker, Scotland Yard Elton Marks Tributes and in 1899 took the management of * * * It was a most demonstrative audi- The following tributes by well-known :he Dearborn. Among the important "Franchise stealing and petty graft- ence that witnessed the premiere, professionals have been uttered since productions with which he was con- Ing on the treasury will not be counte- demonstrating the popularity of the ;he death of that much known and nected were The Burgomaster, The nanced" says Barney Link, President actor, the success of the author and well loved character, Joseph Jefferson: Tenderfoot, The Explorers, The Storks of the Associated Billposters. Does the hit of the new play. Edward Mil- Robert Mantell—Jefferson's death will be de- and The Forbidden Land. this include the "Secondary Franchise" ilored by the whole profession throughout Amer- ton Royle the author may well feel ca. For twenty-five years I have known him,'! Apoplexy caused the death of Mr. and the bill for the holiday cover of proud of his success. The Squawman and for twenty-five years I have loved and Tillotson. He was sixty years of age the official organ? is a four-act comedy drama. Mr. Fa- ventrated him. and leaves a widow and a son. The * * * versham, of course, has the role of Mllward Adams, manager Auditorium Thea- burial took place in Colorado. The Alliance of Billposters and Billers Capt. Jas. Wynnegate, afterward Jim re, Chicago—What can you say about a man has suffered a severe reverse in their Carston. The scene opens in an Eng- Ike that? His career was absolutely unique. lish garden where the captain learns 'here Is no one you can compare him with. OBITUABT. fight against the Billposting-Stgn Co.. knew him for twenty-five years and he was Hedwig Nleman Raabe, a noted actress, died of Philadelphia, an account of the al- of the disgrace of his kinsman the Earl man of a very lovable nature. He had few n Berlin, Germany, April 22. She was more leged conspiracy to cripple the em- of Kerhill, who has embezzled trust f any eccentricities. The facts of his long Ife are almost as sweet as a Bible story. han sixty years of age. ployes of that concern. Its always funds and is unable to make them good. Harry S. Hull, of the Carl Claire Band, of Exposure and ruin is threatened. The Viola Allen—The sad news of Mr. Jefferson's best to fight fair. death comes as a great shock to me. His loss 3arnum & Bailey's Show, died of pneumonia * * * captain loves the earl's wife, and to will be felt keenly by all the players and play- n Bellevue hospital, New York, April 20. shield him and save her from the con- •oers, all of whom loved him. The world is Wilfred W. Charles, ticket seller of Stones Great preparations are being made sequences of her husband's crime he oser by a noble artist and a Christian gentle- heatre, Flint, Mich., died April 14. by park managers for the coming sea- assumes the charge and leaves Eng- man. After the last performance in wblch I Wm. McOwen, formerly a well-known circus son of out door amusement. All plans ppeared with him—It was The Rivals and I lown, died at his home in Youngstown, Ohio, land, a fugitive from justice. lad the role of Lydla Languish—he took off appear to be laid on a grander and The scene then changes to a mining he lace fall which he had worn about his pril 20, of pneumonia. more comprehensive scale than ever town in Wyoming where Captain Wyn- eck, with a beautiful pin In It. and presented before. hem to me as a parting gift. That sweet * * * negate is known to his associates as -ourtesy was characteristic of his entire life. MARRIAGES. Jim Carston and to whom he is an BARRY—SMITH—Chris M. Smith, manager "On hand for business" Is the laconic idol. Later it shifts to Jim's ranch William A. Brady—He dispensed much money f the Smith Greater Amusement Enterprise, n charities of which the public never heard at o Miss Jessie E. Barry, of Badervllle, Ala., message sent by Walter Hill upon as- where the final events take place. Jim 11. If acquaintances or friends were In need Vpril 18. The members of the company pre- suming charge of The Billboard's New has married a squaw, but the story e was always ready with his pocketbook. nted tbe couple with a handsome silver service. • York office last Monday. Our friends ends with the death of his wife who Ethel Barr.vmore—As an actor his name will ive as one of the great artists of the American LeFORT—BLEWITT—Joe LeFort, member of will find him at the old stand. Room shoots herself because Jim has an- tage—and his character was as noble as his _, M. A. No. 15, of Houston, Tex., to Miss S, Holland Building. nounced his intentions of sending their rt was perfect. Emma Blewltt, at Beaumont, Tex., April 18. Xtie Billboard 13

Wallace, Frank. Stock Co., Frank Wallace, Burns, Harry (Bljon): Dubuque, la., 1-6; mgr.: Knoxvllle, Tenn., April 3, Indef. (Bijou) D«8 Molnes 8-13. Wallack's Theatre, Dublnsky 'Bros., mgrs.: Rock Brooks, Herbert (Orpheum): San Francisco, J. B. WILSON-Photographer Island. 111., Indef. Cal., 24-May 6; (Orphenm) Los Angeles 8-20. Warfleld. David: New York City, Sept. ±8, Burton A Brookes (Shea's): Buffalo, N. Y., Indef. 16; (Shea's) Toronto, .Can., 8-13. TO THE THEATRICAL PROFESSION Was She To Blame, Jed Carlton, mgr.: Sand- Brehany, Louise (Temple): Detroit, Mich., 1-6. 163 State Street, Cor. Monroe, ... CHICAGO, ILL. wich, Ont., Indef. Booker A Corbley (Mohawk): Schenectady, N. Williams-Flood Stock Co.. Fred B. Flood, mgr.: Y., 1-6; (Orpheum) Utlca 8-13. t have only one studio In the city, do not be misled by other* trying to use our name. Ponca City, Okla.. Indef. Busch Family (Bijou): Oshkosh, Wls., 1-6; Orders from back negatives receive prompt attention. Address all communications to Wilson-Waterman Stock Co.: Dallas, Tex., Oct. (Bijou) Green Bay 8-13. W. J. K1DDER, Manager. 5, Indef. Byrne & West (Grand): Portland, Ore., 24- Wilson-Waterman Stock Co.: Houston, Tex., May 6. Sept. 5. Indef. Buskirk A Rich (Alhambra): Savannah, Ga., DeOnzo Bros. (Orpheum): Denver, Col., 30- Gardner & Stoddard (at home): Sandy Lake, Woodward Stock Co., Woodward & Burgess, 17-May 8. May 6. Goldsmith & Hoppe (Dewey): New York Olty, mgrs.: Kansas City, Mo., April 9, Indef. Barrington, Great (Flora's): Madison, Wls., 1-6. Downey & Wlllard (Castle): Bloomlngton, 111., 1-6. Wilson, Francis: Easton, Pa., 4. Barry A Wolford (Family): Mahanoy City, Pa., 1-6; (Bijou) Julncy 8-13. Garden. Somers A Ernie (Folly): Chicago, 111., Wlllard, E. S., Charles A. Moore, mgr.: Buf- 1-8. DeLaceys, The (Star): Tacoma, Wash., 1-6; 1-8; (Star) Milwaukee, Wls., 8-13. falo, N. Y., 1-3; London, Can., 4; Hamilton Barlows, The Breakaway (Park): Worcester, (Star) Seattle 8-13. Godfrey A Henderson (Dominion): Winnipeg, 5-6. Mass., 1-6. Donovas, The (Walker's): Boston, Mam., 1-6; Can., 8-13. Wilson. Al. H., Sidney R. Ellis, mgr.: Fre- Bennett Sisters (Flom's): Madison, V.s.. 1-6. (Sheedy's) Fall Klver 8-18. Glllen, Tom (Poll's): Hartford, Comn., 1-6. mont. O., 3: Elyrla 4; Canton 5; Akron 6. Bobe, Cellna (Keith's): New York City, 1-6. Dunbars, Four Casting (Keeney'8): Brooklyn, Glenroy A Russell (Empire): Colorado Springs, Weber's All-star Stock Co., Joseph Weber, mgr.: Borella, Arthur (G. O. H.): Anderson, Ind.,16. N. Y.. 1-6; (Empire) Boston, Mass., 8-13. Col.. 1-6; (Utahna) Salt Lake City, Utah,8-13. Memphis. Tenn., 3; Nashville 4; Krausvllle, Bolses, Four (Orpheum): Denver, Col., 1-6. Diamond, Geo. H. and Will C. Smlrb (Poll's): Gordon, Don and Mae (London): London, Oan., Ind., 10; Terre Haute 6. Brown Bros. (London): London, Can., 1-6. Hartford, Coan., 1-6; (Howard) Boston, Mass., 1-6. White Whlttlesey, Arthur A. Lotto, bus. mgr.: Brooks, Jeanne (Grand): Milwaukee, Wls., 1-6. 8-13. Gray A Graham: Richmond, Va., 1-6; Roanoke Salt Lake City, Utah, 1-3. Busch-DeVere (Orpheum): Los Angeles, Cal.,1-13 Dahles, Les (Orpheum): San Francisco, Oal., 8-13. Wedded, But No Wife, with Selmt Herman, W. Belfort, May (Chase's): Washington, D. C.,1-6. 1-20. Glllam, Harry and Laura (Fisher's): San Fran- J. Fielding, mgr.: Boston, Mass., 1-6. Bergere, Valerie (Park): Worcester. Mass.,1-6 Danforth A Bruce (Rlalto): Elmtra. N. Y ,1-6. cisco, Cal., 1-8. When Women Love. Frank W. Nason, mgr.: Cherry & Bates (Westminster): Providence R. Day tell, Madge (Empire): Springfield, 111., 23- Greene A Werner (Orpheum): Kansas City, Mo., Columbia, Pa., 3; Lancaster 4; Coatesvllle 5; I., 1-6; (Lyceum) Boston, Mass., 8-18. May 6. 30-May 6; (Orpheum) New Orleans, La., 8-18. Uoyersford 6. Conrads, The (Bijou): Providence, R. I., 1-6;DeWttt, J. (Casino): Nashville, Tenn., 8-13. Goforth & Doyle: Bloomlngton, 111., 1-6; (0. When The Bell Tolls, Travers Vale, mgr.: Cleve- (Lyceum) Boston, Mass., 8-18. Drake's Sheep and Dogs (Columbia): St. Louis, O. H.) Chicago 8-13. land, O., 16. Conrads. The (Bijou): Calumet, Mich.. 1-6. Mo., 16. Gaylord, Bonnie (Star): Muncle, Ind., 1-6. Walsh. Blanche: Scranton, Pa.. 3; Wllkesbarre 4 Carrolton & Hodges (Bijou): Manltowoc, Wls., Dlxon. Bowers A Dliton (G. 0. H.): Halifax, Gallagher & Barrrett (Hopkins' Park): Louls- Yon Yonson, E. V. Glroux, mgr.: Chicago, 111., N. S.. 24-May 6. vllle, Ky., 1-6; (Hsymarket) Chicago, 111., 23-May B. Camllle Comedy Trio: En route with Rlngllng DeO.raus. The Great 2% (Bijou): Manltowoc, 8-13. York State Folks, Fred E. Wright, mgr.: John- Bros.' Circus. See Tent Show Routes. Gleeson, John and Bertha & Fred Houlihan (Co- sonburg. Pa., 5. Wls.. 1-6; (filjou) Lacrosse 8-29. Carlos, Chas. and Dogs: En route with Rlngllng Day, Geo. W. (Orpheum): Omaha, Neb., 30- lumbia) : Cincinnati, O., 30-May 6. Yorkvllle Theatre Stock Co., David Wels, mgr.: Bros.' Circus. See Tent Show Routes. Garson, Marlon (Shea's): Toronto, Can., 1-8. New York City, Jan. 30, Indef. May 6; (Orpheum) Denver. Col.. 8-13. Collins A Hart (Moss & Thornton Tour): Eu- DeHaven. Carter Sextet (Proctor's 23rd St.): Grant, Sydney (Moore's): Portland, Me., 1-6. Yorkvllle Theatre: New York City, Indef. rope, April 17-May 31. New York City, 1-6. Gardner, Griffin & Gardner (Lyceum): London, Cozads, The Aerial (Lincoln Park): New Or- Duncan. A. O. (Poll's): New Haven, Conn., Eng., 1-13. leans, La., Indef. Genaro A Bailey (Columbia): St. Louis, Mo.,1-6 PERFORMERS' DATES. 1-6; (Poll's) Hartford 8-13. Crane, Mr. and Mrs. Gardner (Keltb's): Provi- Delmore, The Misses (Poll's): Waterbury, Conn., Godfrey, Hal A Co. (Olympic): Chicago, UL, Addlson & Livingston: En route with Swallow dence R. I., April 10, Indef. 1-6. 1-6. & Markle's Floating Palace. See Miscellan- Clarke A Temple (Lyceum): San Francisco, Cal., Delphlno A Delmora (G. 0. H.): Pittsburg, Hart, Sadie (Bijou): Duluth. Mlmn., 1-8; eous Routes. 30-May 13. Pa., 1-6. (Unique) Winnipeg, Can., 8-13. Aherns, The: En route with Fiesta Carnival Co. Collins, Dot (Rlalto): Elmira, N. Y., 1-13. Delmore & Wilson: Sheffield. Eng., 8-13; Bir- Hall, Anna (Bijou): Quincy, 111., 1-6. See Midway Routes. Caldera. A. K. (Proctor's 125th St.): New mingham J5-20; Leeds 22-27; Bradford 29- Hefron, Tom (Lyric): Cleveland, 0., 1-6. Alexander, George B. (Howard): Boston, Mass., York City. 1-6. June 3; Hull 5-10. Hughes Musical Trio (Columbia): St. Louis, Mo., Indef. Columbians, The (Orpheum): Los Angeles, Cal., 1-6; (C. O. H.) Chicago, 111.. 8-13. 1 Delavoye & Fritz (Collln's Am. Co.): Hastings, Alpine Family: En route with Rlngllng Bros. 1-13. Neb., 1-6. Hoch, Elton & Co. (Hyde A Behman's): Brook- Circus. See Tent Show Routes, Castano, Edward (Corinthian): Rochester, N. Doherty Sisters (Hustonsky Garden): St. Peters- lyn, N. Y., 1-6. Alblons, The (Gaiety): Springfield, 111., 1-6; Y., 30-May 6; (Star) Toronto, Can., 8-13. burg. Rus.. 15-31. Hurt. Willie and Edith (Duqnesne): Pittsburg, (Garrlck) Burlington, la., 8-13. Cannon. Ed. (Bijou): Marquette, Mich., 1-6. Doyle, Edward: Rochester, N. H., 1-8. Pa., 30-May 6; (Academy) Buffalo, N. Y., Auburns, The Three (National): Kansas City, Cole & Clemens (Family): Mahanoy City, Pa., Drane, Sam D.: Winnipeg, Can., 1-6. 8-13. Mo., 1-6. 8-13. Dupree, Geo. and Llbble (Orpheum): Springfield, Hanson, Mildred (Hathaway'8): New Bedford, Ashton, Margaret (Empire): Newport, Eng., Conlon A Hastings (Keith's): New York City, 0., 1-6. Mass., 1-6. 8-13; (Empire) Nottingham 15-20. 1-8; (Keith's) Philadelphia, Pa., 8-13. Day, Edmund (Columbia): Cincinnati, 0., 30- Herrmann, Adelaide (Shea's): Buffalo, N. T., Amerlcus Comedy Four (Fountain Ferry Park): Caicedo, Juan A. (Proctor's): Newark, N. J., May 6. 1-6; (Shea's) Toronto, Can., 8-13. Louisville, Ky., 30-May 6; (East End Park) 8-13. D'Arvllle, Camllle (Keith's): Boston. Mass.,1-0 Hill & Sylviany (Hammersteln's): New York Memphis, Tenn., 7-13. Colby A Way (Hammersteln's): New York City, Doble, Rose (Ben's): Escanaba, Mich., 1-6; City, 1-6; (Empire) Boston, Mass., 8-13. Armstrong A Vern (Avenue): Chicago. 111., 1-8. 1-6. (Bijou) Calumet 8-13. Hill & Whltaker (Keith's): Philadelphia, Pa., Allison, Mr. and Mrs. (ute with Cutter A Williams' Harris, Chas. A Edna (Grand): Tacema, Wash.. Bailey & Madison (Empire): London, Eng., Cal., 24-May 6. Stock Co. tie Dramatic Routes. May 1-June 30. Clark. Wilfred (Chase's): Washington, D. C.,1-6 Feldman & Ball: En route with Grace Hay- Howard Bros. (Park): Worcester, Mass., 1-8; Barrows-Lancaster Co. (Coliseum): London, Eng., Coote, Bert (Keith's): Boston, Mass., 1-6. ward Co. See Dramatic Routes. (Hurtlg A Seamon's) New York City 8-13. March 20-July 8. Creswell. W. P. (Bicycle Bill): En route with Fernandez May Trio 10. H.): Melbourne, Aus., Hoey A Lee (C. 0. H.): Chicago. 111., 1-6. Bartletts, The Musical: En route with Rlngllng Coilin's Amusemeut Co. See Midway Routes. April 10-May 31. Herbert's Dogs (Amphlon): Brooklyn, N. IM Bros.' Circus. See Tent Show Routes. Christopher (Unique): Astoria, Ore., 1-6; Fields, W. C.: Moscow, Russia, May 1-31. Bellport, Claude H. (Auditorium): Wichita, (Grand) Portland 8-13. Florence Sisters (Aumont): Moscow, Russia. Howard A North (Keith's): Cleveland, 0., 1-8; Kan., Indef. Cosmore & Florence (Olympic): Chicago, 111., May 28-Aug. 26. (Keith's) Philadelphia, Pa.. 8-13. Benner, Emelle (Howard): Boston, Mass., Jan. 1-6. Ford A Wilson (Empire): Johannesburg, S. A., Heclow, Chas. (Weast's): Peorla, 111., 1-6, 23, Indef. Constantlnlan & Lawrence (Olympic): Chicago. April 17-May 31. (Olympic) Springfield 8-13. Bernard, Floyd: En route with Rlngllng Bro«.' Frank & Albright: En route with Gollmar Bros.' 111., 1-6. Circus. See Tent Show Routes. Herbert A Willing (Bijou): Quincy, 111., 1-6; Circus. See Tent Show Routes. Caron A Herbert (C. 0. H.): Chicago, 111., 1-6. (O H.) Clinton, la., 8-13. Blckel, Watson A Wrothe: En route with Me, Frees Bros, and Gennett Slaters: En route with Colton & Darrow (C. 0. H.): Chicago, 111.,1-6. the U. S. Carnival Co. See Midway Routes. Holman, Hayward & Hayward (Jeffer's): Sagl- Him and 1. See Musical Routes. Crawford A Manning (Haymarket): Chicago, naw, Mich., 1-6. Bright Bros. (Moulin Rouge): Paris, Fr., May Frisco, Slgnor, Aerlallst: En route with the 111., 1-8. U. S. Carnival Co. See Midway Routes. Hayman A Franklin (Hippodrome): Hastings, 131. Dalton & Cunningham (Elk): Pocatello, Ida., Frosto, Chas. (Grand): Anderson, Ind., 1-6; Eng 8-13; (Cambridge) London 15-20. Be-Anos, The: Bn route with J. Frank Hatch 17-May 13. Hathaway A Walton (Park): Worcester, Mass., Carnival Co. See Midway Routes. Daly & Kelso: En route with Faust's Minstrels. (Crystal) Marlon 8-13. Byron, Frank and Louise Langdon (Coliseum): Fields, Happy Fannie (Empire): Leeds, Eng., See Minstrel Routes. 8-13; (Empire) Liverpool 15-20; (Empire) Hamlins, The (Othana): Ogden, U., 1-8; (Fam- London. En£., May 8-June 3. Darrow, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart: Owego, N, I., ily) Butte. Mont., 8-20. Benton, Elwood and Maggie (Crystal): Mnske- April 10-July 3. Sheffield 22 27. Hamilton, Wiley (Auditorium): Norfolk, Vt., gon, Mich., 1-6. Fagan & Merrlam (Flora's): Madison, Wls., 1-6. Davies Duo: En route with Meyer's Monarch Fantas. Two (Unique): Bau Claire, W>s.,l-6. Bernsteins, The (Bijou): Marlnette, Wis., 1-6; Amusement Co. See Midway Routes. Hay, Chas. '(Garrlck): Burlington, la., 24-May (Ben's) Becanaba. Mich., 8-13. DeDlo (Tlvoll): Capetown, S. A., March 20- Felix A Barry (Hyde A Behmau's): Brooklyn, Brown, Jack and Lillian Wright (Unique): Min- May 28. N. Y., 8-13. Henry, Eugene (Standard): -Beaumont, Tex., 24- neapolis, Minn., 1-6. Ferrell Bros. (Keith's): Cleveland, 0., 1-6; Dee, Roy: En route with Eckhardt A Hawkln's (Grand) Pittsburg, Pa., 8-13. Bancroft, Musical (Bradenburgh's): Philadel- Ideals. See Dramatic Routes. Hennfngs', Lewis A Hennlngs (Bljon): Do- phia, Pa., 1-15. Fern Comedy Four: Denver, Col.. 1-6. DeVaro & Curtis: En route with Swallow & Fox & Hughes (Pantague's): Seattle, Wash., buque, la., 1-6. Black, Violet A Co. (Poll's): Waterbury, Conn., Markle's Floating Palace. See Miscellaneous Hilliard, Robert (Shea's): Toronto, Can., 1-8. 1-6; (Hammersteln's) New York City, 8-13. Routes. 1-6. Howard A Bland (Orpheum): New Orleans, La., Blngham & Gable (Empire): St. Paul, Minn., DeVelda & Zelda: En route with Patterson A Ferguson, Dupree & Co. (Utahna): Ogden, Utah, 1-6; (Earl) Pueblo, Col., 8-13. 1-6. Bralnerd Carnival Co. See Midway Routes. Hammond, Mr. & Mrs. Chas. D.: Kansas City, Barry Mr. and Mrs. Jlmmle (Proctor's): Al- Fields A Wolley (Orpheum): Utlca. N. Y.,1-6. Dickinson's Dogs (Winter Circus): St. touls, Fisher A Johnson (Fischer's): San Francisco, bany, N. Y., 1-6. Mo., Indef. Harris A De Loss (Empire): Ashtabula Harbor, Burton, Clarence (Columbia): St. Louis, Mo., Cal., 24-May 6. Dome (Tlvoll): Capetown, S. A., March 20- Fox, Madge (Columbia): St. Louis, Mo., 1-6; 1-6; (C. 0. H.) Chicago, 111., 8-13. May 2B. Hawkins,' Lew (Olympic): Chicago, 111., 1-6. Buckner. Great (Orpheum): Brooklyn, N. Y., Downey, Leslie T. (Novelty): Stockton, Cal., (C. O. H.): Chicago, 111., 8-13. Irving Trio (Broadway): Los Angeles, Cal., 1-8; 1-6; (Hammersteln's) New York City, 8-13. Feb. 6-M«y 6. Fields, Nettle (Olympic): Springfield, 111., 16. Fields & Hanson: Belllngham, Wash., 1-6; Van- (Unique) Fresno 8-13. Beemer and Juggling Girl (Crystal): St. Jo- Drawee (Tlvoll): London, Eng., Feb. 6, Indef James & Davis (Grand): Uniontown, Pa., 1-8. seph, Mo.. 1-6; (Majestic) Kansas City 8-13. Drew, Dorothy (Barrasford Tour): Eng., April couver, B. C., 8-13. Kranzmathes & Lewis (Bijou): Marquette, Mich., Jinks & Co.- of Monkeys (Forest Park High- Beeson & Atberton (Unique): Winnipeg, Can., 17-May 31. lands): St. Louis, Mo., 1-6; (Forest Park) 1-6; (Unique) Minneapolis, Minn., 8-13. 7-13. Durbyelle A Manning (Haymarket): Winnipeg, French, Henri (Orpheum): Denver, Colo., 1-6. Kansas City 8 13. r.'.nmi r.'.inm r.rrr (East End Park): Memphis, Can., 1-6. Josselln Trio (Moore's): Salem, Mass., 1-8; Tenn., 1-6. Dolan, James F, and Ida Lenharr (Hammer- Fredericks, The (Edison): Seattle, Wash., 1-6. First. Barney (Columbia): St. Louis. Mo.,1-6. (Keith's) New York City 8-13. Burkes, The Juggling (Bijou): Oshkosh, Wls., steln's): New York City, 1-8. Jansen-Herr Co. (Grand): Milwaukee, Wls., 1-8. 1-6; (Bijou) Green Bay 8-13. Garrlnettl Family: En route with Pubillones' Davey A Phllllppe (Unique): Ban Claire, Wls., Johnson A Wells (Temple): Detroit, Mich., 1-8. Brown, Harris & Brown (Gaiety):. Brooklyn, N. 1-6; (Bijou) Duluth, Minn., 8-13. Circus In Cuba, Indef. Y., 1-6; (Poll's) Hartford, Conn., 8-13. Daly A Reno (0. H.): Peeksklll, N. Y., 1-6; Genaro & Theol: Dusseldorf, Ger., May 1- Jackson A Wentworth (Novelty): Denver, Col., Birch, John (Orpheum): Denver, Col., 1-6. (Family) Scranton, Pa., 8-13. June 30. 8-13. Brazil A Brazil (Keith's): Boston Mass., 1-6 Delmore A Lee (Hopkins): Louisville, Ky., 1-6. GafTv & Frazer (Odeon): Dayton, 0., 1-6. Graces, Three (0. H.): Clinton, la., 1-6. Johnson A Pierce (Haymarket): Chicago, 111., Bates, Louie W. (Bijou): Oshkosh, Wls., 1-6: Dumonts. Three (Shea's): Toronto, Can., 1-6; Pa.. 24-May 6; (at home) Hartofrd. Conn.,8-20 1-6. (Bijou) Green Bay 8-13. (Temple) Detroit, Mich.. 8-13. Gordons, Three (Mission): San Francisco, Cal., Jackson Family: En route with Rlngllng Bros.' Barnes & Edwins (C. O. H.): Chicago, III., 1-6. Deane, Sydney A Co. (Orpheum): Los Angeles, 1-fi: (Bdldwinl San Francisco 813. Circus. See Tent Show Routes. Bedouin Arabs, Troupe of Eight (Columbia): Cal., 1-13. Gottlob, Mr. and Mrs. (Utahna): Salt Lake Johnstons. The Musical (Lyceum): London, Cincinnati, 0., 30-May 6. Dollar Troupe (Proctor's): Albany, N. Y., 1-6. City, Utah, 1-6; (Utahna) Ogden 8-13. Eng., May 1-June 11. 14 Tl\e Billboard

Kaufman, Beta (Alhambra): London. J'IIK-, Massey & Kramer (Star): Hamilton, Can., 1-6 Remington, Mayme (Keith's): Philadelphia, Pa., Wolf & Zadella (Olympic): Springfield. 111., 1-6. Indef. (Clalto) Elmira, N. Y., 8-13. 1-6; (Maryland) Baltimore, Md., 8-13. Welsh, Chas. & Jennie (Bijou): La Crosse, Kaufman Troupe: En route with Rlngllng Bros. Morris, John B. & Lizzie Parker (Glendali Ryan & Richfield (Keith's): Philadelphia, Pa., Wis.. 1-6; (Unique) Eau Claire 8-13. Circus. See Tent Show Routes. Park): Nashville, Tenn., 1-13. 1-6; (Yorkvllle) New York City 8-13. Williams & Gordon (C. O. H.): Chicago, 111., Kenton, Dorothy (Oxford): London, Eng., April Merritt, Hal. (C. O. H.): Chicago. 111.. 1-6. Rooney, Pat & Marlon Bent (Keith's): Pitts 18; (Haymarket) Chicago 8-13. 17-May SI. Millman Trio (Orpheum): Utica, N. Y., 1-6 burg. Pa., 1-6; (Poll's) Bridgeport, Conn., Washer Bros. (Star): Seattle. Wash., 1-6. Kllroy, Arthur: En route with Meyer's Monarch (Keeney's) Brooklyn, 8-13. Wolflng's Stallions & Dogs (Zoo): Toledo, O., Amusement Co. See Midway Routes. Mason's Society Belles (Orpheum): Los An Reno & Murrav (Bijou): Manitowoc, Wls., 1-6; 1-13. Klngsley & Kingsiey (Standard): Ft. Worth, Reles, Cal.. 24-May 6. (Bijou) Sheboygan 8-13. Williams & Mayer (Bijou): Marlnette, Wls., 1-6; Tex., April 3, Indef. Mailey & Holland (O. H.): Jackson. Mich., 1-6 Rayno's -Bull Dogs: Youngstown, 0., 1-6; Can (Bijou) Manitowoc 8-13. Kltehle, 81: En route with Southern Oarnlval MeKinnon & Reed (Pastor's): New York City ton, 8-13. Wood & Ray (Pastor's): New York City 1-6. Co. See Midway Routes. 8-13. Rackett & Hazard (Lyric): Liverpool, Eng., Wilson & Heloise (Chase's): Washington, D. C., Kltamura Japs (Hart's): Philadelphia. Pa., 1-6. McCarthy. Myles & Co. (Bijou): Dubuque, la. 8-13. 1-6; (Temple) Detroit, Mich.. 8-13. Kartelll (Orpheum): New Orleans, La., 24-May 24-May 6. Raymond, Lizzie B. (Lyceum): London, Eng., Warren & Gardner (Crystal): St. Joseph, Mo., 8: (Orpheum) Minneapolis, Minn., 8-13. Mitchells. The Dancing (Buckingham): Louis 1-6; (Orpheum) Minneapolis. Minn., 8-13. Eleln-Ott Bros. & Nicholson (Orpheum): San ville, Ky.. 1-6. Ravenscroft. Charlotte (Haymarket): Chicago, Ward & Curran (Olympic): Chicago, 111., 1-6; Francisco, Cal.. 24-May 13. Meier & Mora (Tlvoli): Birmingham, Eng., 8 111., 1-6; (Coliseum) Terre Haute. Ind., 8-13. (Haymarket) Chicago 8-13. Renna, Charles (Mechanic's): Salem, Mass., 1-6. 13: (Hippodrome) Brighton 15-20; (Empire) Rhinos, Four (East End Park): Memphis, Tenn., West & Von Slcleu (Shea's): -Buffalo, N. Y., Klelst, Musical (Orpheum): Minneapolis, Minn., Bristol 22-27; (Metropole) Gateshead 29-June 1-8. 8-13. 1-6; (Dominion) Winnipeg, Can.. 8-13. 3. Rlchter & Ruth (National): Kansas City, Mo., World's Comedy Four (Gotham): New York Kane, Leonard (0. H.): Springfield, Mass., 1-6; Martini & Max Milllan (Pavilion): Glasgow 1-6. City, 1-6. Paterson, N. J., 8-13. Scot., 8-13. Ross & Lewis: Dudley, Eng., 8-13; (Surrey) Weston, Willie (Buckingham): Louisville, Ky.. Kiiinis. Three (Dewev): Minneapolis, Minn., 1-6; Mclntyre & Heath (Orpheum): Brooklyn. N. Y. London, 15-20. 1-6. (Star) St. Paul 8-13. 1-6; (Hammersteln's) New York City 8-13. Roys & Roberts (Park): Providence, R. I.. 24- Washburn & FIvnn (Buckingham): Louisville, Keller's Zouave Girls (Star): Milwaukee, Wls., Madcaps, The Four (Orpheum): -Brooklyn. N May 6. Ky., 1-6. 1-0; (Dewey) Minneapolis, Minn^, 8-13. Y., 16; (Hammersteln's) New York City 8 Rosalre & Doreto: Touring Europe, 24-May 31. Whalen, Geo. E. (Park): Providence, R. I., 1-6. Kimball, Florence (Star): St. Paul, Minn., 1-6. 13. Ross & Fenton (Haymarket): Chicago, 111., 1-6. Whltehead & Diamond (Bijou): Duluth, Minn., Kelly & Vlolette («. O. H.): Plttsburg, Pa., Merritt. Raymond (Crystal): Marlon, Ind., 1-8 Ryder's Monkeys (Haymarket): Chicago, 111., 1-6. 1-6; (Shea's) Buffalo, N. Y.. 8-13. Messenger Boys' Trio (Proctor's 23d St.): New 1-6. White, Annie (O. H.): Park City, U., 1-8. Kurtls,' Wm. J. Trained Dogs (Chutes): San York City 1-6. Sullivan & Faunce (Crystal): Milwaukee, Wis., Wilson Trio (Orpheum): Denver. Col., 1-0. Francisco. Oal., 30-May 13. Mitchells, Three (Woolworth's): Lancaster, Pa. 8-13. Wyley & Wylson (Howard): Boston, Mass.. 1-13. Kent, Clarice (Bijou): Superior, Wis., 17-May 1-6. Surazal & Razall (Bijou): Kenosba, Wls., 1-8. White & Stuart (Orpheum): New Orleans, La., 13. MaKnunl Family (Keith's): Boston. Mass., 1-6 Stuart. Arthur (Olympic Park): Chattanooga, 1-6. Kherns & Cole (Orpheum): Kansas City, Mo., Miller, Henry (Keith's): Boston, Mass., 1-6. Tenn., 8-13. Watson's, Sam, Farmyard: En route with Bar- 1-6. Mathleni, Juggling (Grand): Grand Rapids Sutton & Sutton (Standard): St. Louis. Mo., num & Bailey's Circus. See Tent Show Routes. Kelly, Walter C. (Shea's): Toronto. Can., 1-6. Mich., 1-6; (Main St.) Peoria, 111., 8-13. 30 May 6; (New Century) Kansas City 7-13. Ward. HI Tom (Memphi): Memphis, Tenn., Kelly & Reno (G. O. ll.i: Indianapolis, [ml. Marion & Deane (Family): Shamokin, Pa., 1-6. Sims. Iteouble (Avenue): Chicago, 111., 1-6. April 17, indef. 1-0. Mortons. The Four (Olympic): Chicago, 111., 1-6. Seeker, Wllkes & Co. (Star): Hamilton, Can., Williams & Long (Standard): Ft. Worth, Tex., KolHns & Wilson (Utahna): Ogden, U., 1-0. Middleton's Manikins (Olympic): Chicago, 111., 1-6; (Lyric) Cleveland, O., 8-13. April 24-May 20. Keatons, Threa (Doekstader's): Wilmington, 1-6. Stanley & Brockman (Keith's): Cleveland, 0., Worthing, Henry (Olympic): Chicago, 111., 1-6. Del., 1-6. Mertons. Three Musical (C. 0. H.): Chicago 1-6. Waterbury Bros. & Tenney (Haymarket): Chi- Kelcey & Shannon (Temple): Detroit, Mich., 111., 1-6. Symonds, Jac-k (Dewey): Minneapolis, Minn., cago. 111., 1-6. 1-6. Merrills, Three Marvelous (Haymarket): Chi 1-6. Waldron Bros. (Haymarket): Chicago, 111., 1-6. Kine & Gotthold (Haymarket): Chicago, 111., cago. 111., 1-6. Stahl, Rose (G. 0. H.): Indianapolis, Ind., 1-6. Yogi, White (Novelty): Denver, Col., 1-6. 1-6. Mathews & Ashley (Haymarket): Chicago, 111., Sully & Phelps (Weast's): Peoria, 111., 1-6; Yarlck & Lalonda (Family): Butte, Mont., 1-6. Le Clair, John (Shea's): Buffalo, N. Y., 1-6. 1-6. (Castle) Bloomlngton 8-13. Young. Tot (Bijou): Calumet, Mich., 1-0; (Bi- La Clair & West (Family): Richmond, Ind., Miller, Richard Henry (Haymarket): Chicago, Staley & Birbeck (Proctor's): Albany, N. Y., jou) Marquette 8-13. 1-6; (Orpheum) Springfield, O., 8-13. 111., 1-6. 30-May 6. Young American Quintet (G. O. H.): Indianapo- Llss, Sam: Ozark. Ala., 1-6. New York Comedy Four (Standard): St. Symonds, Lottie West (Keaggy's): Greensburg, lis, Ind., 1-0. Le Dent, The Great (Family): E. St. Louis, Mo.. 1-6; (Century) Kansas City 8-13. Pa.. 1-6; (Gaiety) Connellsville 8-13. Young, Frank and Emily (Westwood): Cincin- 111.. 1-6; (Olympic) Chicago 8-13. Newell & Niblo (Chase's): Washington, D. C., Semon. Chas. F. (Shea's): Buffalo, N. Y., 1-6; nati, 0.. indef. Leonhardt (Unique): So. Chicago, 111., 1-6; 1-6; (Howard) Boston, Mass., 8-13. (Shea's) Toronto. Can., 8-13. Young, Ollle and Brother (Coliseum): London, (Gaiety) Springfield. 8-13. Navajo Girls (Trent): Trenton, N. J., 1-6; Slddon Bros. (Howard): Boston, Mass., 16; Eng., May 1-June 30. Leroy & Woodford (Pastor's): New York City (Rand's) Troy, N. Y.. 8-13. (Austin & Stone's) Boston 8-13. Zelleno. The Mystic: En route with the Ideal 8-13. Neola, Juggling (C. 0. H.): Chicago. 111., 1-6. Simon, Louis, Grace Gardner & Co. (Orpheum): Vaudeville Co. See Vaudeville Combination Leslie & Daiiey (Proctor's 23d St.): New York Nlblo, Fred (Victoria): New York City, 1-6. Los Angeles, Cal.. 1-13. Routes. City 1-6; (Keith's) Philadelphia, Pa., 8-13. Nudos. The Three (Royal): Troy. N. Y., 8-10; Samuels, M. (Novelty): Sioux Falls, S. D., 1-6; Zat Zams, The (Casino): Los Angeles, Cal., 1-6; Lawrence, Al. (Maryland): Baltimore, Md., 1-8; (Gaiety) Albany 11-13. (People's) Cedar Rapids, la., 8-13. Fresno 8-20. (Grand) Plttsburg, Pa., 8-13. Nina: Kenosha, Wls.. 16. Lea & Perring (Gaiety): Springfield, 111., 1-6; Scott Bros. (Columbia): St. Louis, Mo., 30-May Zingarella, Mile. (Carnival): Hastings, Neb., Nawn, Tom & Co. (C. O. H.): Chicago, HI., 6; (C. O. H.) Chicago, 111., 8-13. (Bijou) Qulncy, 8-13. 1-6. 1-6. La Tell Bros. (Rand's): Troy. N. Y., 1-6; (At- Smith & Fuller (G. O. H.): Indianapolis, Ind., Zanclgs, The Mysterious (Chase's): Washington, Nelson Family (Nelson's): Mt. Clemens, Mich.. 1-6; (Columbia) Cincinnati, 0., 8-13. D. C., 1-6. lantic Garden) New York City 8-13. indef. Sheck liro,s. (Orpheum): Minneapolis, Minn., 30 Zarrow Trio (Poll's): New Haven. Conn., 1-6. Lelghton, Lillian & Co. (West Side): Janesvllle, Xixon. Geo. E.: En route with Robinson Amuse May 13. Zlska & King (Amphion): Brooklyn, N. Y., 1-6. Wis., 1-6; (Flora's) Madison 8-13. ment Co. See Midway Routes. Lilliputian Trio (Crystal): Seattle, Wash., 1-6; Stones. The (Hammerstein's): New York City Zazelle & Vernon (Shea's): Toronto. Can., 1-6. Nosaes, The Five: En route with The Seminary 10-May 6; (Orpheum) -Brooklyn 8-13. Zara & Zara (C. 0. H.) Chicago, 111., 1-6. (Baker) Portland, Ore., 8-13. Girl. See Musical Routes. Lavlne & Leonard (Orpheum): Kansas City, Mo., Snyder & Buckley (Keith's): New York City Opel, Henry: En route with Archer-Forrester 1-0; (Keith's) Philadelphia, Pa., 8-13. 7-13. Vaudeville Co. See Vaudeville Combination MUSICAL ROUTES. Lee. H. V. & -Bessie (Family): E. St. Louis, Smlrl & Kessner (Orplieum): Brooklyn. N. Y., Routes. 16; (Hammersteln's) New York City 8-13. Alphonse & Gaston, Al. Dolson, mgr.: Galveston, Mo., 1-6; (Castle) Bloomlngton 8 13. Our Boys In Blue (Hippodrome): London, Eng., Alphonse & Gaston, Al. Dolson, mgr.: Glad- Llttlefleld. C. W. (Rand's): Troy. N. Y., 1-6. Spruirucllos. The (Pastor's): New York City, March l.'1-June 17. 1-6. stone. Mich 3; Oconto, Wis., 4; Appleton 5; La Gette (nippodi-ome): New York City, 30- Ordlar. Dell (Empire): Springfield, 111., 1-6. Stuart, John F. (Memphi): Memphis, Tenn., 24- Fond du Lac 6; Oshkosh 7. May 13. O'Loughlin, The Great: So. Chicago, 111., 1-6. A Country Girl, J. C. Duff, mgr.: Washington, La Vails, The (Star): Toronto, Can., 1-8. May U. O'Urleu & Dunlo (Proctor's): Albany, N. Y., Steverson & Mack (Keith's): Boston, Mass., 1-6. D. C., 1-6. Le Yards, The (Casino): Manchester, N. H., 1-6; (Orpheum) Utlca. 8-13. Butler, Helen May and her Military Band, J. 1-6; (Kem) Haverhlll. Mass.. 8-13. Shaw. Lllllnn (Keith's): Boston, Mass., 1-6. Osti-rman, Kathryn & Co. (C. 0. H.): Chicago, Simpson & Plttman (Columbia): St. Louis, Mo., Leslie Spahn, mgr.: Indianapolis, Ind., April Liquid Air Demonstrations, Prof. Frederick D. 111., 1-0. 3-May 13. Rugg: Kansas City, Mo., 8-13. Pluck * Luck (Bijou): Marlnette, Wls., 1-6. 1-6. Latlna, Mile. (Proctor's): Newark, N. J., 1-6. Spessardy's Bears & Ponies (Orpheum): Brook- Black Pattl Troubadours, R. Voelckel, mgr.: Patty Bros. (Hurtig & Seamon's): New York lyn, N. Y., 1-6; (Hammersteln's) New York Roanoke, Va., 3; Petersburg 4; Norfolk 5; Latell, Edwin (Keeney's): Brooklyn, N. Y., City, J-6; (Chase's) Washington, D. C., 8-13. Newport News 6; Richmond 8; Oharlottesville 8-13. City 8-13. Pelot. Fred & Annie (East End Park): Mem- Sanderson. Carl (Olympic): Chicago, 111., 1-6. 9; Staunton 10; Winchester 11; Alexandria 12. LaTosca (Buckingham): Louisville, Ky., 30- phis, Tenn., 7-13. •Boston Ideal Opera Co., John Shayne, mgr.: May 6. Simpson. Mabel (Haymarket): Chicago, 111., 1-8. Phillips Sisters (Glendale Park): Nashville, Sato. O. K. (Palace): London Eng., April 17- Little Rock, Ark., 3-20. Latona, Frank & Jen (Orpheum): Brooklyn. N. Ti'nn., 1-6; (Olympic Park) Chattanooga, 8- T.. 1-6; (Hammersteln's) New York City 8-13. May 31. Buster Brown (Eastern), Melville B. Raymond, 20. Schmidt, Herr: En route with Meyer's Monarch prop.: Adrian, Mich., 3; Angola, Ind., 4; Larrivee & Lee: Trenton, Mo., 1-6. Pierce & Malzee (Shea's): Buffalo, N. Y., 16; Levy, Mrs. Jules & Co. (Fischer's): San Fran- Amusement Co. See Midway Routes. Ft. Wayne 5-6. (Shea's) Toronto, Can.. 8-13. Sautell. The Great: En route with J. Frank Buster Brown (Western), Melville B. Raymond, cisco, Cal., 24-May 6. Prevost & Prevost (Pastor's): New York City prop.: New York City 1-6. Leslie, Geo. W. (Grand): Victoria, B. C.. 1-6. Prevost & Prevost (Orpheum): Denver, Col., Hatch Shows. See Midway Routes. Lewis, Al. (People's): Cedar Rapids, la., 1-6. Smiths. Aerial: En route with Rlngllng Bros.' Boston Trio, F. H. Stowell, mgr.: Clinton, N. 8-13. Circus. See Tent Show Routes. Y., 3; season ends. Lee, Mr. & Mrs. James P. and Little Madeline Potter & Hartwell (Pastor's): New York City. (Edison): Great Falls Mont., 1-6; (Edisom) Steln-Eretto Family (Concert Romano): Turin, Babes in Toyland, Hamlln & Mitchell, mgr.: 8-13. Italy, May 1-3. Guelph, Can., 3; Woodstock 4; St. Thomas 5; Spokane, Wash., 8-13. Powers, Mr. & Mrs. John T. (Grand): Aber- London 0. Lukens. Four (Empire): Cleveland, 0.. 1-0. deen, Wash., 1-0; (Grand) Tacoma 8-13. Taylor, Mae (Howard): Boston, Mass., Indef. Lassner, Lee (Clinton): Clinton. la.. 1-27. Thardo. Claude (-Bijou): Brooklyn. N. Y., Indef. Cohan, Geo. M., Sam H. Harris, mgr.: Boston, Lovltts, The (Olympic): Chicago, 111., 1-8. Powers & Freed (C. O. H.): Chicago, "III., 1-6. Teal. Raymond (Unique): Los Angeles, Caal., Mass., 24-May 6. I'arkcr. Bert (I'tahna): Ogden, U., 1-6. April 24-May 20. Columbia Opera Co., Chas. N. Holmes, mgr.: Lunger, William J.: En route with the Great Phillips & Merritt (Smith's O. H.): Grand Rap- Broken Bow, Neb., 2-3. Mundy Shows. See Midway Routes. ids, Mich.. :tt)-May (i. Treloar & Edna Tempest (Keith's): Plttsburgj Le-Molnd, F.: En route with Lackman-Keetch Pa.. 1-6; (Shea's) Buffalo, N. Y.. 8-13. Canadian Jubilee Singers, W. T. Cary, mgr.: Exposition Shows. See Midway Routes. Pero & Wilson (Family): Lancaster, Pa., 1-6. Toreador Trio (Royal): Montreal, Can., 1-6; Parish, N. Y., 3; Phoenix 4; Fulton 5; Mexico Prampins, The (Jeffer's): Saglnaw, Mich., 30- 6-7. Levlno, Dolph and Susie (Coliseum): London, May 8. (Miner's) New York City 813. Eng., Indef. Trovollo (Maryland): Baltimore, Md., 1-6; Canadian Colored Concert, Wm. Carter, mgr.: Llngerman'6, Prof., Palace of Amusement Parish. Ventriloquist (G. O. H.): Butte, Mont., (Hammersteln's) New York City 8-13. Fleetwood, Pa., 3. (Washington Park): Philadelphia, Pa., indef. May 7, indef. Tulsa (Family): E. St. Louis, 111., 1-6; (Castle) Daniels, Frank. Chas. B. Dllllngham. mgr.: New pparse. Frank & Jule: En route with Gorton's York City, April 24, Indef. Mahr, Agnes (Marigny): Paris, Fr., April 20- Minstrels. See Minstrel Routes. Bloomlngton 8-13. Aug. 31. Tomkins. William (Orpheum): San Francisco, Ellery Band, The. Channing Ellery, mgr.: Mil- Probst, The Great (Orpheum): Brooklyn. N. Y., Cal., SO-May 13. waukee, Wis., April 15-May 21. Mario & Aldo (Orrin Bros.' Circus): City of 1-6; (Hammersteln's) New York City 813. English Grand Opera Co., Henry W. Savage, Mexico, Mex., March 25 May 22. Pewitt (G. O. H.): Indianapolis, Ind., 1-6. Terley, Original (Temple): Detroit, Mich., 1-0; McCauley, Joe (Unique): Minneapolis, Minn., (Keith's) Cleveland, 0.. 8-13. mgr.: Springfield, 111., 2-3; South -Bend, Ind., April 8. indef. Peake & De Groate (Star): Atlanta, Ga., 24- Towel, Smith & Towel (Hyde & Behman's): 4; Grand Rapids, Mich., 5-6. Meers, The, Three (Wlntergarten): Berlin May 6. •Brooklyn, N. Y., 1-6; (Grand) Plttsburg, Pa., Fantana, Sam S. Shubert, mgr.: New York Ger., May 1-31. Pope. J. C. & Dog (Flora's): Madison. Wls., 1-6. 8-13. City. Jan. 14. Indef. Meredith Sisters (Stoli Tour): Eng., April 10- Powell's Electric Marionettes (Orpheum): Min- Ten Brooke, Lambert & Ten Brooke (Proctor's): Florodora. Fisher & Ryley, mgrs.: Boston, Mass., May 31. neapolis. Minn., 1-6. Newark, N. J., 1-6. April 24, Indef. Motogirl, La, Eslava (Olympla): Paris, Fr., Prentice Trio (Dewey): Minneapolis, Minn., 1-6; Tyce. Lillian & Irene Jermon (Hopkins'): Louis- Filibuster, Samuel E. Rork, mgr.: New York May 1-31. (Star) St. Paul 8-13. ville, Ky., 1-6; (Hopkins') Memphis, Tenn., City, May 1. indef. Macarte Sisters (Hippodrome): London, Eng., Pauiton & Dooley (Olympic): Chicago. 111., 1-6. 8-13. Hart, Joseph and Carrie DeMarr, In Mama's May S-.Tune 26. QulRg. White & Ashman (Proctor's 125th St.): Tenley, Elmer (Pastor's): New York City 10; Papa: Washington. D. C., 1-6. Monroe, Mack & Lawrence (Howard): Boston, New York City 1-6. (Hurtig & Seamon's) New York City 8-13. Hopper, DeWolf, Opera Co. In Wang, Sam S. Mass., 1-0; (Moore'e) Portland, Ore., 8-13. Ramsey Sisters (Castle): Bloomlngton, 111., 1-6; Trask & Gladden (Lyric): Cleveland, O., 1-6. Shubert, mgr.: Huntlngton. 'W. Va.. 3; Lex- Minor & Oalbreath (Grand): Grand Rapids, (Gaiety) Springfield 8-13. Tannen, Julius (G. O. H.): Indianapolis, Ind., ington Ky., 4; Owensboro 5; Evansvllle, Ind., Mich., 7-13. Russell & Dunbar (-Baker): Portland, Ore., 10; 1-6. 6; St. Louis, Mo'., 7-13. Mitchell & Browning (Unique): Minneapolis. (Crystal) Tacoma, Wash., 8-13. Tarlton & Tarlton: Marshalltown, la., 1-8. Holty Tolty: Monessen, Pa., 3: Meadvllle 9. Minn., 1-6. Randolphs, The Grotesque (Eisenberth Boat Teed & Lazell (Edison): Yaqulna. Ore., 1-6. Hanlon's Superba: San Francisco, Cal.. 1-13. Mlskell, Cora & Her Gold Dust Twins (Ben's): Show): Brownsville, Pa., 1-6. Troubadour Four (0. H.): New Bedford, Mass., His Highness the Bey: Vincennes. Ind., 5. Escanaba, Mich., 1-6; (Bijou) Calumet 8-13. Ronaldos, Three (West Side): Janesville. Wls., 1-6. Innes and his Band: San Francisco, Cal., 30- McCoy & Jackson: Jackson, Mich., 1-6; Aurora, 1-6. Thompson Sisters: Eureka, Cal., 24-May 13. Mny 7. 111.. 7-13. Rice John C. & Sallie Cohen (Orpheum): Omaha, Jnique Trio (Buckingham): Louisville. Ky., 1-6. It Happened in Nordland: Boston, Mass., Marriott Twins (Crystal): Milwaukee. Wls., 1-6. Neb., 8-13. Verna, Belle (National): Kansas City, Mo.. May 1-13. Meredith Trio: Hastings, Neb., 24-May 6. Russell. Leah (Haymarket): Chicago. 111.. 1-6; 1-6. Lyman Twins in At The Races: Grand Rapids, Murphy & Willard (C. O. H.): Chicago, 111., (Columbia) St. Louis. Mo.. 8-13. Vane. Harry, Magician: En route with Royal 'Mich.. 30May 3. 1-6; (Olympic) Chicago 8-13. KoMnson, Chas. (Trocadero): Chicago, 111., 8- Amusement Co. See Midway Routes. le Him and I (Hurtig & Seamon (Hurtlg A McCane & Grant (Grand): Jollet, 111., 1-6. 13. Vermette * Dionne (Clrqut Nova): Bordeaux, Seamon's), E. J. Colin, mgr.: Milwaukee. Murphy, Mr. & Mrs. Mark (Maryland): Balti- Richardson, Lavender & Co. (Howard): Boston, Fr., April 10 May 21. Wis.. 1-6. more, Md., 1-6; (Keith's) New York City, Mass.. 1-6. VanGofre & Cotrely (Unique): Minneapolis. Miss Bob White. Nixon & immerman. mgrs.: 8-13. Raymond & Tricey (People's): Leavenworth, Minn.. Indef. Philadelphia. Pa.. 1-13. Kan.. 1-6; (National) Kansas City, Mo., 7-13. Mother Goose, Klaw & Erlanger, mgrs.: Detroit, Mullen & Corelli (Folly): Chicago, 111., 30- Radford & Valentine (Alhambra): Paris, Fr., Vassar Girls. Eight (Olympic): Chicago, 111., May 6; (Star) Milwaukee. Wis., 7-13. April 1-May 31. 1-6; (Haymarket) Chicago 8-13. Mich., 1-0. Mound City Quartet (Standard): St. Louis, «lo., Vernon (Victoria): New York City 8-13. iJancy Brown: Memphis, Tenn.. 1-0. 30-May 6. Rice & Prevost (Olympia): Paris, Fr.. April Vance, Clarice (Orpheum): Brooklyn, N. Y., McKeever & Sandry (-Bijou): Hamilton, O., 16. 17-May 31. 1-6; (Hammerstein's) New York City 813. Newlan's Concert -Band. Will F. Newlan, mgr.: Mason, Homer B. & Mrtrguerlte Keeler Russell. Edward: En route with Carlton's Was I-MIC-:..: Helena, Mont., 1-6. Albany, Mo.. March 15-May 15. (Keith's): Plttsburg, Pa.. 1-6. She To Blame Co. See Dramatic Routes. Vermette & Dionne (Cirque Nava): Bordeaux, Peggy From Paris, Madison Corey, mgr.: Law- Melville. Jean (Capitol): Glenn Falls, N. Y., Reiff Bros. (Empire Tour): Eng., April 24- Fr., 24-May 21. rence, Mass.. 3; Portsmouth, N. H., 4; Bangor, 1-13. May 31. Von Kline & Gibson (Columbia): St. Louis, Mo., Me., 5; Augusta 6: Lewlston 8: Portland 9-10; Morton. Phil (Family): Connellsville, Pa., 1-6; Rosser. Edward (Family): Mahonlng City, Pa., 1-6. Rockland 11; BIddleford 12; Manchester, N. (Family) Ureensburg S-13. indef. .'ardelle. Frank (Hitch McAvoy Comedy Co.): H., 13. Mareenas, Three (Temple): Detroit, Mich., 1-6. Raimund & Good (Garrick): Burlington la 1-6- Versailles. Ind., 1-6. Professor Napoleon. R. Wade Davis, mgr.: Lan- (Lyric) Lincoln, Neb., 8-13. Wynn & Hart (Grand): Victor, Col., 1-6; (Crys- caster. Pa.. 12-13. Mayer & Irwln (Ben's): Escanaba, Mich.. 1-6. Russell, Dorothy (Boston Music Hall): Boston, tal) Cripple Creek 8-13. Murphy & Andrews (Grand): Portland, Ore., 17- Mass., 1-6; (Hammersteln's) New York City Pollards' Lilliputian Opera Co., Joseph Mnller, May 6. Wilson Trio (Orpheum): Omaha, Neb., 30-May mgr.: Spokane, Wash., 1-6; Helena, Mont., 813. 0; (Orpheum) Denver, Col., 8-13. 8-13. 15 CONCESSIONAIRES, ATTENTION ! SHOWMEN, TRADESMEN AND OTHERS TAKE NOTICE. That large tract of land lying between the Brighton Beach and Manhattan Beach Hotels, comprising 75 Acres, is now being converted into the GREATEST AMUSEMENT RESORT IN THE WORLD D W BE READY FOR THE OP G O MONDAY, MAY 29, THE DAY BEFORE DECORATION DAY

ONE Connecting Brighton and OVER A CLEAR MILE MILE OF Manhattan Beaches. OF BOARD Every Feature of Atlantic City, With OCEAN WALK Greater Natural Advantages. FROM Among the Large Concessions Already Leased is that Stupendous and Realistic Spectacle, With With General Cronje General Cronje The Original Company, Enlarged from the World's Fair at St. Louis, and One Thousand Veterans — Boers, British — Who Took Part in the Terrific Conflict. A SOUTH AFRICAN VILLAGE, Hourly Free Exhibitions of Life Saving by a U. S. Life Saving Crew, With more than 2OO Savages of the Various Tribes. From a Steamer Anchored 4OO Yards from Shore THEALARGEST SCENIC RAILWAY IN THE WORLD, 20,000 FREE SEATS. Built by L. A. Thompson at a Cost of $75.000 Applications for Concessions will now be entertained Address BRIGHTON BEACH DEVELOPMENT CO., Royal Building, Fulton and William Streets, NEW YORK, « 'I. A. BRADY, CAPTAIN A. W. I.I. « iv. A. O. IIAltltlinAN, H. L. COPELAND, President. General Manager. Vice-president and Treasurer. Secretary.

Pryor and his Band: Asbury I'.irk, N. J., April Duluth, Minn., 1-4; Brainerd 5; Fargo, N. D., TENT SHO WROUTES. Cosmopolitan Amusement Co.: Ardmore, I. T., 23, indef. 6; Crookston, Minn., 7; Grand Forks, N. D., American, Greater: Chicago, 111., May 8-June 17 1-6; Tulsa 8-13. Pinafore, Wallace Sackett, mgr.: Atlantic City, 8; Winnipeg. Man., 10-11. Buffalo Bill's Wild West, Fred B. Hutchinson, Dixie Carnival Co., Dana Thompson, mgr.: Pub- N. J., 1-3; lirldgeton 4; Easton, Pa., 5; Read- The College Widow, Henry W. Savage, mgr.: mj;r.: Paris. Fr., April 2. Indef. lication of route prohibited. Any mall ad- Ing 6. New York City, Sept. 19. Indef. Bnrnum & Bailey: Elizabeth, N. J., 8; Somer- dressed in care of The Billboard will be Pl£f, Paff. Pouf, F. C. Whitney, mgr.: Chi- The Earl and The Girl, Sam S. Shubert, mgr.: vllle. 4; Easton, Pa., 5; Allentown 6; Phila- forwarded promptly. cago, 111., 1-13. Chicago, 111., March 12, Indef. delphia 8-13. Echlln-Harris Amusement Co., S. A. Echlln, Royal Artillery Band of Italy, Joseph DeVlto, The Education of Mr. Plpp, Klrke LaShelle, Bayrooty Bros.': Elizabeth. N. J., 3; Somervllle nigr.: Elk City, Okla., 1-6; Thomas 8-13. mgr.: Atlantic City, N. J., Feb. 18-May 12. mgr.: New York City, Feb. 20, Indef. 4; Easton, Pa., 5; Allentown 6; Philadelphia Fiesta Carnival Co., H. L. Leavitt, mgr.: Wat- Rays, The, In Down The Pike, Stair & Nlcolal, The Girl and The Bandit, Frank L. Perley, mgr.: sonville, Cal., 1-6; Monterey 8-13. mgrs.: Detroit, Mich., 1-6. Chicago, 111., April 24. Indef. 8-13. risk's Syndicate of Shows, I. N. Flsk, mgr.: Russell, Lillian, Sam S. Shubert, mgr.: Cleve- The Maid and The Mummy, Chas. Marks, mgr.: Boer War, The, Capt. A. W. Lewis, mgr.: Clinttanooga, Tenn., 1-13. landj O., 1-3; Buffalo, N. Y., 4-6; Toledo, 0., Philadelphia, Pa., March 27, Indef. Maysvllle. Ky.. 3; Covlngton 4; Hamilton, O., Gasklll Shows: Augusta, Ga., 1-6; liacon 8-13. 8; Dayton 9: Columbus 10; Indianapolis, Ind., The Prince of Pllsen, Henry W. Savage, mgr.: S; Dayton 6; Indianapolis, Ind., 8; Muncle 9; Hatch Shows, F. Frank: Washington, Pa., 1-6; 11; Louisville, Ky., 12-13. New York City, April 3, Indef. Ft. Wayne 10; Toledo, O., 11; Sandusky 12; Uniontown 8-13. Running for Dfflce, Sam H. Harris, mgr.: Nagh- The Royal Cuef, Sam S. Shubert, mgr.: Phil- Elyria 13. Hewitt's Shows, Fred: Vlncennes, Ind., 1-ft; ville, Tenn., 1-6. adelphia, Pa., April 17, Indef. Costello & Graves': Homer, N. Y., 5. Llnton 8-13. Rogers Bros., Klaw & Erlanger, mgrs.: Toledo, The Smiling Island, Geo. Lederer, mgr.: Phil- Downle's. Andrew: Holley, N. Y., 3; Brockport Hlgglns & Woods' Glass Show and Museum, D. O., 3; Cleveland 4-6. adelphia, Pa., April 24-May 13. 4; Bergen 5: I.i'Uoy 6. J. Hlgglns, mgr.: Etta Bena, Miss., 1-8; Scheff, Frltzl, Chas. B. Dllllngham, mgr.: Brook- Tlvoll: San Francisco, Cal., Indef. Ely's, Geo. S.: Ledford, 111..3 Harrlsbnrg, 4. Indlanola 8-13. lyn, N. Y., 1-6. The Yankee Consul, Henry W. Savage, mgr.: Floto's Great: Berkeley, Cal., 3; Stockton 4; Hoss & Nauman United Shows: Pauldlng, 0., Sidney, George, In Busy Izzy, Stair & Nlcolal, St. Louis, Mo., 1-6. Santa Rosa 6; Napa 8; Vallejo 9; Sacramento 8-13. ingrs.: Montpeller, Vt., 3: Concord, N. H., The Red Feather: San Jose, Cal., 3; Stockton 10; Woodland 11; Red Bluff 12; Redding IS. Hoss & NaumanetaolnG7 oyCe AKS 1 :2B 4; Manchester 5; Lowell. Mass., 6; Lawrence 4; Sacramento 5-6. Forepaugh & Sells Bros.': St. Louis. Mo., 1-6; H. R. O. Amusement Co., H. A. Russell, mgr.: 8; Haverhill 9; Portsmouth, N. H., 10; Lewis- The Isle of Spice (Eastern): New Haven, Conn., Cape Glrardeau 8; Cairo, 111., 9; Padncah, Ky., Wllburton, I. T., 9-14. ton, Me., 11; Portland 12-13. 3; Bridgeport 4; Waterbury 5. 10; Murphysboro 11; Marlon 12; Belleville 13. Jones-Adams Shows: Windsor, N. C., 1-6. San Toy, John C. Fisher, mgr.: New York City, The Sho-Gun, Henry W. Savage, mgr.: Phila- Gollmar Bros.': Streator, 111., 3; Elwood, Ind., Lachinan-Keetch Exposition Shows, D. Lachman, April 17, Indef. delphia, Pa., 1-6. 8; Bluffton 9; Hartford City 10; Portland 11; gen. mgr.: Franklin, Ky., 1-6; Elkton 8-13. Sleeping Beauty and The Beast: Harrlaburg, Ward & Yokes In A Pair of Pinks, E. D. Stair, St. Marys, O., 12. London Amusement Co.: Van Wert, O., 1-6. Pa., 3; Elizabeth, N. J., 4. mgr.: Allentown, Pa., 3; Reading 4; Wilkes- Gentry Bros.' Dog & Pony: Winchester, Ky., Morris' Glass Show, Lew H.: Milwaukee, Wl»., Schumann-Hclnk, Madame, F. C. Whitney, mgr.: barre 5; Scranton 6; Blnghamton, N. *., 3. 1-20. Chicago, 111., 1 13. 8; Waverly 0; Ithaca 10; Niagara Falls 11; Hall's, F. W.: Lucas, Kan.. 8; Waldo 4; Na- Mundy Shows, Great: Texarkana, Tex., 1-fl. The Beauty Doctor, Thos. W. Prior, mgr.: Syra- Hamilton, Can., 12; London 13. toma 5: Plalnvile 6; Stockton 8. Parker Amusement Co., C. W.: Corslcana, Tex., cuse, N. Y., 1-3; Watertown 4; Gloversvllle Wills' Musical Comedy Co., John B. Wills, mgr.: Lament Bros.': Mansfield. O., 1-6; Upper San- 1-6. 5; Jamestown 6; Amsterdam 8; Schenectady Lexington, Ky., 1-6. dusky 8-10; Delphos 12-14. Patterson & Brainerd Carnival Co.: Joplln, Mo., 10; Poughkeepsle 11. Woodland, Henry W. Savage, mgr.: Boston, Lucky Bill's: Chatauqua. Kan., 8 Sedan 4; Peru 8-13. The Earl and The Girl, Sam S. Shubert, mgr.: Mass., 24 May 6. 5; Caney 6; Bartlesville. I. T., 9. Pierce Amusement Co.. Al. Pierce, mgr.: West St. Louis, Mo., 1-6; Dtlca, N. Y., 8-9; New Williams £ Walker. Hurtlg & Seamon, mgrs.: Chester, Pa., 1-6; Coatsvllle 8-13. Haven, Conn., 10-13. Trenton, N. J., 3-4. McDonald Bros.': Talking Rock, Ga., 3. Robinson Amusement Co., Dan Robinson, mgr.: Th« Errand Boy (Sullivan, Harris & Woods'), When Johnny Comes Marching Home: Wllkes- Moore's R. R.: Rushvllle. Ind., 4. Knoxvllle, Tenn., 1-6; Bristol 8-13. J. K. Roberts, mgr.: Plttsburg, Pa., 1-6; barre, Pa., 6. Pan-American: Decatur, 111.. 3. Royal Amusement Co., H. H. Tlpps, mgr.: Buffalo, N. Y., 8-13. Wills, Nat M.: Erie, Pa., 6. Pawnee Bill's Wild West: Pittsburg, Pa., 1-3. Stillwell, 1. T., 1-6; Westvllle 8-^0.. The Liberty Belles, Fred Berger, jr., mgr.: Rlngllng Bros.': Parkersburg, W. Va., 8; Seeman-Mllllean Mardi Gras Co.: RussellTllle, Johnsonburg, Pa., 3; Clean, N. Y., 4; Wells- Zanesvlle, O.. 4; Canton 5; Akron 6; Urlchs- Ky., 1-6; Paris, Tenn., 8-13. vllle 5: Howellsvllle 6. MINSTREL ROUTES. vile 8; Wheeling, W. Va., 9; Latrobe, Pa., 10; Smith Amusement Co., rGeater. ohrls. M. Smith, The Marriage of Kitty, Jules Murry, mgr.: Far- Altoona 11; Johnstown 12; Cumberland, Md., mgr.: Lebanon, Ky., i-6; Harrodsburg 8-13. Barlow & Wilson's, Lawrence Barlow, mgr.: 13. go, N. D., S; Crookston, Minn., 4; Winnipeg. Davis, W. Va., 3; Keyser 4; Bedford. Pa., 5; St. Louis Syndicated Amusement Co.: Bell- Man., 5-6; Duluth, Minn., 8; Bibbing B; Robbln's. Frank A.: Hackensack. N. J., 8. buckle. Tenn., 1-0; Dlckson 8-13. Everette 6; Hopewell 8; Huntingdon 9; Lewis- Sig. Sautelle & Welsh Bros.': Lebanon, Pa., 3; W. Superior, Wls., 10; Eau Claire 11; Wlnona, town 10. Unique Carnival Co.: Denver, Col., 8-13. Minn., 12. Doekstader's, Lew, Chas. D. Wilson, mgr.: An- Pine Grove 4; Tremont 5; Schnylklll Haven Welder's Carnival Co., Will H. Weid»r, mgr.: The Show Girl, with Stella Mayhew, B. C. gusta. Me., 3; Bangor 5; Lewiston 6. 6: Pottsvllle 8; Tamaqna 9; Mahanoy City 10; Jackson. O.. 8-13. Whitney, mgr.: Baltimore, Md., 1-6; Ann-Dumont's: Philadelphia, Pa., Indef. Shenandoah 11; Mt. Carmel 12; Shamokln 13. World's Fair Carnival Co., R. C. Leburno, mgr.: apolis 8; Washington, D. C., 9-13. Field's, Al. G.. Doc Qulgley, mgr.: Ft. Wayne, VanAinhurg: Publication of route prohibited. Osawatoinle, Kan., 1-6. The Show Girl (Western), fi. C. Whitney, mgr.: Ind., 3; Richmond 4. Any mall addressed In care of The Billboard New Bedford. Mass., 3; Fall River 4; New- •will be forwarded promptly. port, R. I.. 5; New London, Conn., 6; Hart- Gorton's, C. C. Pearl, mgr.: Herklmer, N. Y., Wallace's: Xenta, O., 8; Wellston 4; Ports- BURLESVUE ROUTE. ford 8-9; Waterbury 10; New Haven 11-13. 3; St. Johnsvllle 4; Illon 6; Onelda 6. mouth S; Ironton 6. Americans, E. D. Miner, mgr.: Rochester, N. The Silver Slipper, John C. Fisher, mgr.: Phila- Kersands', Billy, C. Jay Smith, mgr.: Indian- Y., 1-6; Toronto, Can., 8-18. delphia, Pa., 1-6; Brooklyn, N. Y., 8-18. apolis, Ind., 1-6; Grand Kaplds, Mich., 7-10; Blue Ribbon Girls, Jack Singer, mgr.: Buffalo, The Strollers. Nixon & Zimmerman, mgrs.: Saglnaw 11-13. MIDWAY COMPANIES. N. Y., 1-6; Rochester, 8-13. Brooklyn, N. Y., 1-6. Mahara's, Frank Mahara, mgr.: Winnipeg, Can., Almee, Coradora & Hubbard Attractions, Happy Two Merry Tramps, McVenn & Vetter, mgrs.: III Hubbard, mgr.: Macon, Ga., 1-13. Bohemians, Thomas W. Miner, mgr.: Cincinnati, Charlotte, Mich., 3; Benton Harbor 4; season 3-4; Grand Forks, N. D., 6; Fargo 8; Wah- O., 1-6; Louisville, Ky., 8-18. peton 9; Wheaton, Minn., 10; Webster, S. D., Alamo Carnival Co.: Durant, I. T., 1-6. closes. 11; Madison 12; Lake Preston 13. Bon Tons, Rush & Weber, mgrs.: Baltimore, Mil, The Burgomaster: Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., 6. Ament's Attractions, Capt. W. D.: Russellvllle, 1-6; Washington, D. C., 8-18. The Isle of Spice (Western), B. C. Whitney, Primrose's, Geo., Jas. H. Decker, mgr.: Wheel- Ky., 1-6: Paris, Tenn., 8-13. mgr.: Newark, O.. 3; Sandusky 6. Ing, W. Va., 3; Clarksburg 4; Fairmont 5; Bowery Burlesquers (Hnrtlg & Seaman's), Jo* American Carnival Co., Cleveland & Turner, Hurtig. mgr.: Detroit, Mich., 1-6; Toledo, The Beggar Prince (F, A. Wade's): Herrlngton, Cumberland, Md., 6; Philadelphia, Pa., 8-13. mgrs.: Rock Hill, S. C., 1-6; Thomaavllle, N. Kan., 3; McPherson 4; Hutchlnson 5-6. Sun's, Gus, American, Fred D. Fowler, mgr.: C., 8-13. O., 8-13. The Smart Set, W. B. Moore, mgr.: Boston, Heightstown, N. J., 3; Lakewood 4; Vlneland 5 Bauscher Carnival Co., A. C. Banscher, mgr.: Brigadiers. Harry Martell, mgr.: Minneapolis, Mass., 1-6. VoRel's, John W. Vogel, mgr.: Cadli. O., 8; rv«i-eola. Ark . 1-fi: Onruthpravllle, Mo.. 8-13. Minn., 1-6; St. Paul, 8-13. The Seminary Girl, Melville B. Raymond, prop.: Steubenvllle 4; Toronto 5: Canal Dover 6; Oollln'i Amusement Co.: Halting*, Neb., 1-11. Black Crook Burlesquers, C. F. Edwards, mgr.: Boston, Mass., 1, Indef. Wooster 8; Mansfield 9; Gallon 10; Mt. Gllead CooKe's City of Jerusalem, H. Cooke, mgr.: West Oil City, Pa., 3; Corry, 4; Sharon, 5; Johns- The Hottest Coon In Dixie, Ernest Willis, mgr.: 11; Marlon 12; Bucyrus 13. Chester, Pa., 1-6. town, 6. . 16 Tlie Billboard

^WASHINGTON. D. C. O I hare one of your machines. I took In In one day, S».00 with one machine. It is a OTTAWA. CANADA. winneor and a mon'-y maker. J. SWOKD. I took in STP.OO in one day; Si68.00 in one week with one machine. A. HOLM. The machine with which these large prohts are made is the Empire Candy Floss Machine. It makes candy instantaneously in the presence of the purchaser It does not require a skilled candy mechanic or candy maker to operat e it. It can be operated without electricity or gas connection in a show winaow, on a street corner, on a fair ground, or at the race track. It is simple in construction, made of the best material, durable; nothinf to break, nothing to get out of order. It is operated by hand, with arrangements for power attachment if desired A pound of sugar makes thirty five cent bags of candy in eight minutes. In other words, six cents worth of sugar, one cents wortli of gasoline, and eight minutes' time produces $l.aO worth of candy. Sold outright without restrictions as to where it shall be used. Price $150, cash with order. $12 extra for gasoline generator. Machines will be shipped C. O D. upon receipt of $2o. Others are coining money with the EMPIRE CANDY FLOSS MACHINE. So can you. Older to-day. Empire Cream Separator Company, BLOOMFIEL.D

Bryant's, Harry C., Extravaganza, C. II. Ken- Utopians, T. W. Dinkins. mgr.: St. Paul, Minn manatee™, ParkH, Palrn, Street Kallroud Co'* yon, mgr.: Toledo, O., 1-6; Cleveland, 8-13 1-6; Chicago, 111., 8-13. Double Equestrian Bare-back Riding Act of the Cherry Blossoms, Butler, Jacobs & Lowry, rngrs.: Vanity Fair, Bobert Manchester, mgr.: Boston. St. Louis, Mo.. 1-6; Kansas City, 8-13. Mass., 1-0; New York City 8-13. City Sports, run. Sheridan, mgr.: New York City 1-13. Cracker Jacks, Harry Leonl. mgr.: Brooklyn, N. VAUDEVILLE COMBINATION ROUTES. Four years the feature of Ringling Bros. Circus. Two Beautiful AVomen. Two Blooded Y.. 24-May 6; Albany 8-10; Troy 11-13. Orpiieum Show (Martin Beck's): Brooklyn, N. Arabian Horses. Handsome Wardrobe, Gorgeous Trappings. Novel Electrical Effects, Dainty Duchess, Bush & Weber, mgre.: In- Y.. 1-6. Positively no other act of its kind in the States. A feature drawing attraction, appealing dlauapolls, Ind., 1-6; Chicago, 111., 8-13. Senrab's Vaudeville Co., Billy Senrab, mgr.: to all classes Original Daring-Picturesque—Seimatloiial. Open time after May Devere's, Sam, Pittsburg, Pa., 1-6; Cincinnati. Atlantic. la., 1 10. 27. l!H)o. Address O., 8-13. Fay Foster Burlesquers, Joseph Oppenhelmer, Blanche—REED SISTERS—Olga. Care THE BILLBOARD. mgr.: Milwaukee, Wls., 1-6; Minneapolis. MISCELLANEOUS ROUTES. Minn., 8-13. Augustlnes' Electric Stndlo: Decatur, 111., Feb. Gay Masqueraders. Joseph II. Barnes, mgr.; 16. indef. Boston, Mass, 8-13. Adams Congress of Novelties: Windsor, N. C., PRIVILEGES TO LET Gay Morning Glories, Scrlbner & Drew, mgrs.: 1-fl. Philadelphia, Pa., 1-6; Beading S-10; Scran- Auirustlne, Chas. Hlne, mgr.: Potsdam, N. Y., IN ton 11-13. 1-8. High Rollers, Woodhull & Waldron. mgrs.: Al- Canavaiiex, G. A. Holton, mgr.: Mllllnocket, bany, N. Y., 1-3; Troy 4-6; Providence, B. I., Me.. 1-tl. 8-13. Crystal Eye Carnival, C. H. Gray, mgr.: Bouse NEW CENTRAL PARK, Imperials, Williams & Burns, mgrs.: Beading, Point, N. Y., 1-6. Pa., 1-3; Scranton, 4-6; New York City S-13. DeForrest, Prof. A.: Lon Angeles, Cal.. Indef. AT »'EKK«>KIL ON THE HUDSON. Innocent Maids, F. C. Hoffman, mgr.: Trenton, Fiiys. Tlit-: Gloucester, Mass., 8-13. N. J., 3-4; Kingston, N. Y., 5-6. Flints, The, H. L. Flint, mgr.: Decatur, 111.,1-6 4O,OOO TO DRAW FROM. Indian Maidens, Frank B. Carr, mgr.: Boston, Hall Co., Hypnotists, Joe W. Hall, mgr.: Den- Mass., 1-6; New York City, 8-13. ton, Tex., 1-6. Vy/INTI-fl* Merry-Go-Round. Ferris Wheel. Shooting Gallery. Gypsy Camp, Pop Irwin's Bis Show, Fred. Irwln, mgr.: Phila- Hemstreet, Prof. J. A., Hypnotist: Montlcello, »•**•• • "•• • Corn Stand. Lunch Counter, Cafe. Cane Board and all Legitimate At- delphia, Pa.. 1-6; Baltimore. Md., 8-13. 111., 5-6; Fail-mount 10-11. Hewett, Illusionist: Eagle City, Alaska, 24- tractions, Lartre Dance Pavilion and Theatre now in course of construction. Open seven Jolly Grass Widows, Bobert Fulton, mgr.: Chi- May 20; Circle City 22-June 24. days, cago. 111., 1-6; Milwaukee, Wls., 8-13. Helm's, F. W. Curry, mgr.: Cllntonville, Wls., GRAND OPENING MAY Kentucky Belles. Whallen Bros., mgrs.: Chlcag°> 3-4; Antlgo 56. 111., 1-0; Detroit, Mich. 8-13. Howe's Moving Pictures, Lyman H.: Saglnaw, Address: Central Park Amusement Co.. Peeksklll, N. Y. J. F, Donovan and J. P. Cai>les, Knickerbockers, Louis Boble, mgr.: Cleveland, Mich., 4-5. Proprietors and Managers, formerly Secretary and Treasurer Electric Park Amusement O.. 1-6; Buffalo, N. Y., 8-13. Prescelle, Hypnotist, F. Willard Magoon, mgr.: Co.. Newark, N. J. London Belles, W. S. Campbell, mgr.: Scranton, Madison, Me., 1-6; Farmington 8-13. Pa., 1-3; Beading 4-6; Philadelphia 8-13. Powers, Hypnotist, F. J. Powers, mgr.: Ply- Little Egypt's London Gaiety Girls, Cliff W. mouth. O., 3; Shelby 4; Mansfield 5-0; Ashland POP CORN BRICKS Grant, mxr.: Brooklyn, N. Y., 1-8. 8; Doylestown 9: Orrville 10; Wooster 11; \\ \ vi - \-m i i Merry Maidens, Butler, Jacobs & Lowry, mgrs.: Slireve 12; Massillon 13. Pop Corn Roods of all kinds. Privilege men WANTED Newark, N. J., 1-6; Paterson 8-13. Puggsley Bros., Tennessee Warblers, R. C. write for prices. Majesties. W. L. Ballauf, mgr.: Washington. Puggsley, mgr.: Otterbein, Ind., 1-3; Oxford Vaudeville Performers and Mustclahs. I pay •D. C.. 1-6; Pittsburg, Pa.. 8-13. 4-ti; Lafayette 7-18. GARDEN CITY POP CORN WORKS, all. lioo/.ers. Mashers and Wouklbees, no. New York Stars, John S. Raynor, mgr.: Kansas Perkins. Ell: Canton, Miss., 8; Carrollton 9; Green & Son. Props.. - - Chicago State all in first letter, City, Mo.. 1-0; Indianapolis. Ind., 8-13. Parkvllle 11. J. I,. M-K I \«. I . 1C . Orientals, W. B. Watson, mgr.: Boston, Mass., Rovlnt! Hill's Gypsy Camp. W. J. DeForrester, WANTED FOR WANTED care Sherman House. New Phlladrlimla, Ohio. 1-6. mirr.: Waco, Tex., 25-May 10. Parisian Widows Bush & Weber, mgrs.: New Swnllow & Markle's Floating Palace: Point Mar- York City, 1-0: Newark, N. J.. 8-13. lon. W. Va., 3: Pound Stones, Pa., 4; Fred- Beeves' Al.: Providence, B. I., 1-6; Boston. erick town ~>\ Brownsville 6. HEINZ BROS. Mass., 8-13. Stahl, Dr., Phrenologist: Los Angeles, Cal., FOR SALE. Bice & Barton's Gaiety Co.. New York City, indef. The finest equipped sixteen Wagon Show. 1-6; Jersey City, N. J., 8-13. Townsend, Chas. H.: Roulette, Pa.. Indef. Main Tent 80x120; Cook Tent for 50; Horse Reilly & Woods', Pat Reilly, mgr.: Troy, N. Walsh's Crystalplex Carnival, M. Henry Walsh, Tent for 40; everything In the pink of condition. Y., 1-3: Albany, 4-0. mgr.: Mllo, Me., 1-6: Mllllnocket 813. National Carnival Go. Don't write, but just wire what day you will Rentz-Santley. Abe Leavitt, mgr.: Brooklyn, N. Two good shows, (rood Merry-(io-Round. be here to buy It. Horses furnished at $60 Y., 1-3. Ferris Wheel and good acts for circus. Cities to $75 per head; also ponies at $75. Address Rose Hill English Folly, Rice & Barton, mgrs.: or towns desirlnir to hold Carnival write us. C. O. PHILLIPS, Cortland, Ohio. Paterson, N. J.. 1-6: New York City 8-20. I'rairle Du Cheln. Wls., .lune ti-10; Tomah, Runaway Girls. P. S. Clark, mgr.: Toronto, Can., MILLER S Wis.. 13-17. Address HEINZ BROS.. Prairie TO LET for Summer Season—Mutoscope Parlor; 1-6. Du Cliein. Wis. also Prize or Dot Shootinu Gallery, best location Thoroughbreds. Frank B. Carr, niftr.: Louis- on the Beach. KOHLER'S PAVILION, North ville, Ky.. 1-6; St. Louis. Mo., 8-13. VIOLET KISSfS TO LEASE—The Theatre at Germanla Park, Iloach. LOIIK Island. Tipor Llllles. Scribner & Drew, mgrs.: Jersey r City. N. J.. 1-8: Philadelphia. Pa.. 8-13. f° Fair. Theatre or Cir- formerly known as Summit Lake Park, Akron, Trans-Atlantic Burlesquers (Hurtlg & Seaman's), cus. Write for particulars. Ohio. 50.000 people to draw from at B-cent car WANTED Repertoire Show for week's stand or E. M. Rosenthal. ni(rr.: New York City. 1-6; MILLER'S fare. Will lease at a nominal price to a good single nights. Open time after June 4. H. G. Scranton. Pa.. 8-10: Reading. 11-13. responsible party. Write for particulars. Trocaderos. C. H. Waldron. mgr.: New York 256 So, Third Street. PHILADELPHIA,;!^. CHARLES BOTH, prop. ELAINE. Mgr.. Opera House, Attica, Ohio. City 24-May 6. Mention " The BUlboard" when anmenny aas. Mention " The Billboard" when answering ads. Mention "Tlie Billboard" when answering ads. Billboard 17 Correspondence WANTED, STRONG FREE ATTRACTION (Continued from page 9.) Picture Machine Man and Lec- turer, first-class Door Talker, Hammerstein's Victoria Theatre (0. Hammer- stein, mgr.) Refined vaudeville. Colonial Music Hall (Percy G. Williams, mgr.) and Three Sister Teams, me Refined vaudeville. Grand Opera House (Geo. H. Springer, mgr.) dium height, wardrobe fur- Mrs. Temple's Telegram. Next: James K. Hackett. nished. Good Ballyhoo wanted. Academy of Music (Gllmore & Tompklns, oigrs.) Closed. Harlem Opera House (Alex. Llchtensteln, Address: May 1st, Knoxville, mgr.) Chas. Hawtrey. Next: Frltzl Scbeff. Fourteenth Street Theatre (J. Wesley Rosen- Tenn.; May 8th, Bristol, Tenn.; quest, mgr.) The Millionaire Detective. Next: Buster Brown. Majestic Theatre (John S. Flaherty, mgr.) May 15th, Bluefield, W. Va. Closed. Metropolis Theatre (H. Rosenberg, mgr.) Lot- tie Williams In My Tom-Boy Girl. Next: ROBINSON AMUSEMENT COMPANY. Kellar. West End Theatre (Geo. Blumenthal. mgr.) which was liberally applauded; Tyce & Jermon Garrlck Theatre. Edna May had a very good Buster Brown. On May 8 Eugenie Blair will In a refined singing and talking act also scored second week with The School Girl, starting 24. TEXAS. open at this theatre for a short season, with a favorably; John LeClalr In. a unique juggling Announced for May 1 Is Ellis Jeffreys and a star GALVESTON.— Grand Opera House (Fred G. stock company. The productions will be an- Wels. mgr.) E. H. Sothern and Julie Marlowe nounced later. act; The Smedley-Arthur Sketch Club presenting cast In London Assurance. American Theatre (Klaw, Erlanger & Wets, The Little Mother; Phyllis Allen, the phenom- Casino Theatre. Smiling Island returned to In Komeo and Juliet 17: fair attendance. Jos- enal contralto; Gallagher and Barrett, original the home of Its birth 24, and business has been selyn's Moving Pictures 18-19; fair houses. Car- msrs.) Geo. Fawcett & Co. opened at this thea- ter's Comedians 20-23; good business. Frank tre May 1 for an Indefinite engagement, and will comedians, in modern travesty; Jinks and his fair all week. It will be continued Indefinitely. present Romeo and Juliet. marvelous monkeys, a wonderful and highly en- Grand Opera House. The Seminary Girl Hlch Stock Co. 24 30. The Grand will close for Yorkvllle Theatre (M. R. Blmberg, mgr.) tertaining animal act. Next week, the Eight pleased and drew well week 24, and The Silver the season at the conclusion of the last book- Stocx. Beilouin Arabs. Slipper comes May 1. ing. Proctor's Fifth ATenue. Fifty-eighth Street The Forepaugh Stock at Robinson's, for their Forepaugh's Theatre. Eugenie Blair continues SAN ANTONIO. — Grand Opera House (S H. and One-humlred-twenty-flfth Street Theatres (J. last bill but one, presented Barbara Frietchte, to draw big houses. Week May 1 will be her Wels, mgr.) E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe Austin Fynes, gen. mgr.) Stock: Drama and that superb drama portraying life In Maryland last week at this house, when she will give 19; pleased S. R. O. Congress of Nations and vaudeville. In the early stage of the Civil War. when arm- repertoire. Ben Hur 23 24. Carnival—Sprin g Carnival and Proctor's Twenty-third Street Theatre (J. ies marched and countermarched with the for- Park Theatre. Thos. E. Shea In The Great Flower Battle 24-29. tunes of war. But, whether friend or foe was Adventurer had a fairly good week starting Austin Fynes, gen. mgr.) Vaudeville. WACO. — Auditorium Opera House (Jake Gar- Third Avenue Theatre (A. H. Woods, mgr.) victorious, fair fields laid waste and hearts made April 24. Announced for May 1 for two weeks desolate was ever the portion of the devout Is Miss Bob White. nnkle, mgr. ) Carter Comedians 18-19; fair busi- A Jolly American Tramp. ness. Waco Musical Festival May 11 12. New Star Theatre (Wm. Keogh, mgr.) Her Marylander. In the title role Miss Lavlnla Shan- Glrard Theatre. Princess Chic fared well First False Step. Next: Confessions of a non has a part well suited to her particular week 24, and Mason and Mason will open May TYLER.— Grand Opera House (A. Hicks, Wife. talents, and makes a decided hit. John J. Far- 1 in Fritz and Snltz. nisr. ) National Good Roads Convention 19-20 Pastor's Theatre (Tony Pastor, mgr.) Folrel- l In the role of Captain Truinbull, the Fed- Blaney's Arch Street Theatre. Lottie Wil- Dark week 24. lowing Is the bill at Pastor's for this week: eral soldier who wins the love of Barbara, is liams In My Tom-Boy Girl had a big week start- CLEBURNE.— Brown's Opera House (John C. Smith and Campbell. Bedford and Winchester, most pleasing. Others deserving mention are ing April 24, and the play made a big hit. Brown, mgr.) Dark. Wood and Ray. Laura Comstock. Orpheus Trio, Frederick Forrester as Jack Negly; Frank Peters Week May 1, The Peddler. Couture and Gillette, W. H. Mosher, Beverly as Col. Negly; Albert Sackett as Mr. Frietchle, National Theatre. Her First False Step had VIRGINIA. and Danvers. Tiurkhart and Berry, The Spraguel- the strong willed. Intolerant Southerner, and a fair week beginning April 24. and lae old Eugenia Webb as the wife of the minister. standby, The Fatal Wedding, Is billed for week NORFOLK. — Academy of Music (Jake Wells, los. John and Carrie Mack. World's Great Bark- Next week the company will present as their May 1. les.; Otto Wells, mgr.) No business past two ers, and the American vltagraph. closing bill The Lady of Lyons. On Saturday, weeks. Chas. B. Hanford May 3; Black Pattl 4 Lew Field's Theatre (Hamlln. Mitchell & People's Theatre. The Sign of the Cross The Granby (Jake Wells, les.; L. Joe Le Fields, mgrs.) Closed. May 0, two farewell receptions are to be held proved attractive week 24, and In the Shadow on the stage after the performances, and many of Darkness comes May 1. Faucheur, mgr.) Arizona was presented to good Gotham Theatre (Sullivan & Krans, mgrs.) business 17-22. Billy Clifford In How He Won The Trocadero' Burlesquers. floral offerings will no doubt be In evidence as Hart's Theatre. After a good week with tokens of the appreciation and esteem In which Ranch 10, Lost In New York will open May 1. Her week May 1-u; return engagement. Show Princess Theatre (Sam S. Shubert. mgrs.) Grounds— Capt. A. W. Lewis' big spectacular Frenzied Finance is playing to good business. these local favorites are held by Cincinnati thea- Standard Theatre. Lord Edward by the Stock tregoers. was quite successful week 24. production of The Boer War was realistically London Theatre (Jas. H. Curl in, mgr.) The e'nces"*,"'-'..'0 four large and appreciative audl- Trans-Atlantl<». Heuck's. A dramatization of that famous Keith's Chestnut Street Theatre. Business New York Hippodrome (Thompson & i^undy. novel. Dora Thome, was the offering at this has picked up in good shape with vaudeville mgrs.) Circus and spectacular features. house last week. Although the cast was small of the highest order; was never really bad STAUNTON.— Beverly Theatre (Barkman ft CLYDE PHILLIPS. it was well placed, which made it one of the during Lent and the old Keith business of Sheetz, mgrs.) DeWolf Hopper in Wang May best of the season. The scenery, especially In "turnaways at every performance" Is still the 1; Black Pattl 10; Arnold Stock Co. week 15 BUFFALO.—Star Theatre (Dr. P. C. Cornell, the fourth act, was excellent. Miss Cuba Nlblo. rule. great War wl mgr.) The Squawman by Edwin Milton Royle In the role of Dora, Impressed the patrons of Eleventh Street Opera House. Dumont's Min. was presented for the first time on any stage, ufifiSFStfS. *•" " «• this house by her clever acting. strels continue to do big business and will not DANVILLE.— Academy of Music (John B. 24. to a very large audience. William Faver- People's. The Thoroughbreds appeared 23 and change their bill for the rest of the season. sham Is starred In this comedy-drama by Lleb- drew fair crowds throughout the week. Two After the house closes a two weeks' tour through ' "" '" ^ "* ler & Co. The play Is exceptionally well cast fairly good skits with a number of specialties Pennsylvania will be marie by the company. and handsomely staged. W. S. Hart plays a between satisfied the regulars of this house. Ron Ton Theatre. The house reopened April WISCONSIN. small, but Important part, so natural that he Blanch Washinirn and Josie Flynn, old-timers, 22. and vaudeville Is again doing well. shares honors with the star. This week: Mr. XENOSHA. — Rhode Opera House (Jos G caused much amusement with their song and Trocadero Theatre. Burlesque continues to at- Rhode, mgr.) Barlow's Minstrels 23; good 'busll E. S. Wlllard In repertoire the first half; Lil- dunce act. tract goodly crowds. Week 24, The Bon Tons lian Russell the last half. At the Lyceum. Miss Wanda Ludlow, a local was the attraction. Park Theatre (M. Shea, mgr.) The Farnum girl who Is just finishing a most successful tour Lyceum Theatre. The Imperial 'Burlesquers Bijou Family Theatre (O'Brien & Jones Stock Co. presented The Three Musketeers to of the western States In Nettle The Newsgirl, drew big houses week 24. This house will re- good business last week. This week: Lord and mgrs.) Week 24: Marron and Marron Wm. iS appeared last week with a strong company and main open all summer. derson, Leonzo. comedy Juggler; La Adelaide, Lady Algy. pleased the usual clientele. Bijou Theatre. The German Stock continues Teck Theatre (W. S. Baldwin, mgr.; James dancer; Mmrnons, contortionist; The Great Gay That part of Cincinnati which Is German with trl-weekly change of bills. The lease will handcuff king, and moving pictures; good busi- McNamara. loc, mgr.) The Last Days of Pom- turned out In full force Sunday evening to pay expire early In May and they will not take the pell presented by the Baldwin Melville Stock tribute to the memory of one of Germany's house next season. Co. drew satisfactory houses. Play finely staged. greatest poets and dramatists, Friedrlch von Museum. Business has been very good with JANESVILLE.—Myers Grand (P. L Myers Lester Lonergan and Miss Marlon S. Barney di- Schiller, and Music Hall was crowded for the vaudeville and curios. BOB WATT, mgr.) The Kays IS; fair business. The Way of vide honors In the leading roles. This week: A performance of Wllhelm Tell by the German 806 Walnut St. The Transgressor 1»; fair house. Barlow Min- Royal Slave. Stock Co. As usual, the company did the play strels 2u; fair house. The Girl and The Ban- Shea's Garden Theatre (M. Shea, mgr.) Rob-and themselves Justice. The play, Schiller's SCRANTON.—Lyceum Theatre (A. J. Duffy, dit 22; good house. ert Hillard & Co.. and Marian Garson, the masterpiece, tells In poetic, stirring form the mgr.) Bob White 17; fair business. The For- West Side (C. Burdlck, mgr.) This theatre sweetest soprano heard here In a long time, well -known story of the hero of the Alps, and, tune Teller 21-22; fair business. Quincy Adams opens April 24. Mr. Connors has bought out pleased fine houses last week. This week: Ed- though the lines are familiar to the audience Sawver 27; Maude Adams 29: Girls Will Be Mr. Connell's Interest. die Foy & Co., Adelaide Herrmann, Burton and to which this excellent company caters, the Girls May 2; Blanche Walsh 3; Ward & Vokes ASHLAND—Grand Opera House (W T See- Brooks. Duryea and Mortimer, Pierce and Mai- r Igr H play Is never wearied of. 6. K !.i? J "tW Hooligan IS; fair business. zee and Charles Falke Seamon. ZANESVILLE.—Weller Theatre (J. G. Eng- Academy of Music (A. J. uuffy, mgr.) Kirk !• leld s Minstrels IB; good house. Courtney Lafayette Theatre (Chas. M. Bagg. mgr.) The land, mgr.) The Heart of Maryland 21; pleased Brown Stock Co. week 17; fair business. Cook- Stock Co. week 24. American Hurlesquers, with the best chorus of good audience. Lulu Glaser In A Madcap Prin- Church Stock Co. week 24; Queen of The High- the season, did an excellent business last week. way May 1-3; Price of Honor 4-6. FOND DU LAC.—Crescent Opera House (P. B Olio very strong. Costuming possesses both cess 22; delighted packed house. Cora Law- Star Theatre (Alt. G. Herrlngton, mgr.) Bon Haber, mgr.) The Missouri Girl 22; only fair ton's Co. week 24. business. Lyceum Comedy Co. 24-28. quality and quantity. This week: The Blue HAMILTON.—Jefferson Theatre (Thomas A. Tons 17 19; good business. Merry Maidens 1!0- Ribbon Girls. Smith, mgr.) Sherlock Holmes 22; pleased good 22; big business. Fred Irwln 24-26; Parisian WEST VIRGINIA. Lyceum Theatre (J. Laughlin, mgr.) In Old Widows 27-20. Kentucky entertained crowded houses last week. house. The Power of The Cross 29. Court Square Theatre (Bob Kellar. mgr.) The CHARLESTON—Burlew Opera House (N. S. This week: Nannette Comstock In The Crisis. PENNSYLVANIA. Holy City week 17; big business. Dorothy Ver- Academy Theatre (Dr. P. C. Cornell, mgr.; non of Haddon Hall week Z4; The Wife week DeWolf Hopper In Wang 25; large and fash- Chas. G. Stevens, res. mgr.) The Confessions PHILADELPHIA.—The scarcity of suitable at- May 1. ionable audience. Under Canvas—The Boer War of a Wife did nicely last week. The Span of tractions Is being felt In this city and In conse- two performances, May 1. The Great Wallace Life, this week. Item—Jane Daker joined the quence a number of our theatres will close ear- SHAMOKIN.—G. A. R. Opera House (J. F. Show Is billed for May 9. Item—U. P. Markle Farnum Stock Co. this week as leading lady. lier than anticipated. The Chestnut Street Osier, mgr.) Out of The Fold 19; fair house. was here in charge of Car No. 1 of the Wal- CHAS. W. GOETZ, 168 Adams st. Opera House, Broad Street Theatre and Walnut When Women Love 20; only fair business. Girls lace Shows. Street Theatres all shut up shop 29 for the sum- Will Be Girls 25 (return); large and well pleased WESTON.—Camden Opera House (Geo W OHIO. mer, and the only reason Is that no attractions house. Ireland's Own Band 27; Silver Slipper Fluster, mgr.) Barlow & Wilson Minstrels 22; CINCINNATI.—The rapid advance of warm can be secured that are new or will draw money. 29. fair business. Rudolph and Adolpu 27. weather and opening of the John Robinson Ten This Is making the season a very short one Family Theatre (W. D. Nields. mgr.) BUI Big Shows has caused considerable falling off and there Is a howl from attaches. Even the week 24: Stein and Evans, Bryan and Savllle, WASHINGTON. In attendance and Interest at the theatres In popular price houses are finding it dlfl3cult to se- Four Emeralds, Will Dockrey, Pero and Wilson, SEATTLE.—Seattle Theatre (J. P. Howe, this city; nevertheless, the good attractions be- cure the right goods. Hart's Theatre was com- Wm. D. Stakon, and moving pictures to large mgr.) The Ferris Co. opened for a week's en- hind the footlights Induced better audiences than pelled to put in stock to fill out the gap. al- houses. gagement In The Charity Ball 23, to good busi- might be expected. The long looked for and though business has been very good with every NORRISTOWN.—Grand Opera House (C. J. ness all week. Next: Friends. anxiously awaited engagement of Mr. E. S. Wll- combination that played that house. This dif- Carpenter, mgr.) Ireland's Own Band 14; pleased Grand Opera House (John Cort, mgr.) Pollard lard began Monday. 24, and ended Saturday, 29, ficulty In securing attractions Is becoming seri- fair house. Klark Urban Stock Co. week 24 Opera Co. 23-30; In A Gaiety Girl, The Geisha, though the eminent English actor might stay » ous with a number of managers, and most likely (except 27); opened with The Devil's Wife to An American Millionaire and A Runaway Girl. week or so longer, much to the advantage of his there will be a change of policy In a number S. K. O. David II-miin 27; Chicago Stock Co. L. R. Stockwell and Charles Erin Ver'ner In management. The engagement has been a suc- of houses next season If something Is not done week May 1. This season has been a most pros- Honorable John North 30-May 1; Kniesel Quartet cess from start to finish. The rare degree of to remedy this trouble. perous one for this house and Manager Carpen- in concert 2; Virginia Calhoun In Ramona 5-8. talent possessed by Mr. Wlllard, as well as the Easter week was very profitable at all the ter deserves credit for his hard work. Third Avenue Theatre (Russell & Drew, mgrs) excellency of his supporting company, made his houses, and as the weather Is Just right for The Girl from Albany 23-30; The Two Orphans theatregolng the chances are that business will MONESSEN.—Opera House (Shuster & Barton, stay In Cincinnati a worthy one. and will be mgrs.) Black Crook (Jr.) Burlesquers 15; big week May 7; Woman Against Woman week 14. remembered by the aristocratic clientele which keep good until the opening of the parks In the Orpheuin Theatre (Thomas Cousldine, mgr.) middle of May. Circus week will no doubt play business. Rich & Miles Stock Co. 20; Hoity he so highly pleased. Miss Alice Lonnon, Mr. Toity May 3. Circus—Pawnee Bill May 17. Business continues exceedingly good at this Wlllnrd's leading lady, scored a distinct hit in sad havoc with the receipts of a number of the house where vaudeville of the best Is given. her several roles and ably demonstrated her abili- houses, but it may rain part of that week, and Item—Swallow & Markel Boat Show 19; good attendance. This week's bill consists of The Oliver Troupe, ties as an actress of talent and finish. What If so, the theatre managers will be able to get Verona and Houston, Diamond Comedy Four, is quite noticeable in this company Is that Its expense money. CHAHBERSBURG.—Rosedale Opera House Charles and Edna Harris. Byron and Rand, success does not depend upon one or two of Its Broad Street Theatre. Mrs. Patrick Campbell (Shlnabrook & Grove, mgrs.) David Garrlck 25; Will C. lloyt and moving pictures. members, a feature characteristic of many Eng- In The Sorceress had a very large week and her A Royal Slave May 8. Puntage's Theatre (Alex. Pantage, mgr.) lish companies. Every member Is capable, and performance gave satisfaction. The house will Vaudeville. Week 24: Ingoma, Mous. Yukawa, their work shows that they have entered upon remain closed after April 2!>. TENNESSEE. Symomls and Ward, Aunie Abbott, Memphis Chestnut Street Opera House. The Mask and the higher plane of art trod only by the few. MEMPHIS.—Lyceum (F. Gray, les. and mgr ) Kennedy. Mike Hooley and moving pictures. At the Walnut Street Theatre Happy Hooligan Wig Club In Mr. Hamlet of Denmark played to .Star Theatre (S. Morton Colin, uigr.) Vaude- capacity all week. This bouse will be closed Alberta Gallatlu in A Clean Slate week 24; fair has been holding the boards, and with a big business. Joe Weber's All-star Stock Co. 8. ville: Weston and Beasley, Rose and Ellis, Rob- chorus has been pleasing those who attended this after April 29. inson and Jones. Perle and Dlamant, Seeley and Walnut Street Theatre. The Maid and The •Bijou (B. M. Stalnback. mgr.) His Last week. George D. Melville plays the leading Dollar week 17; capacity business. A Factory Abacco. Nellie Gerin and blograph pictures. role, that of the well-known character in hard Mummy had a very good week, starting with a Strand Theatre (Mose Goldsmith, mgr.) Mil- luck. He Is assisted by a large company. special Easter matinee April 24. This was the Girl week 24; good crowds. fourth week of the engagement and the company Grand (A. B. Morrison, mgr. Hopkins' Trans- He DeLeon, Lillian Starr, Inez St. Clalr, Ida A good bill was presented at the Columbia Oceanlcs week 17; good business. House closed Miller. Lottie. Nelson. Belle Blsselle and moving during the past week, with the Eight Vassar and house close 28. The house will be entirely pictures. Item—Sullivan & Consldlne opened Girls as the headliners, presenting their artistic remodeled this summer. April 22. Chestnut Street Theatre. The Royal Chef MURFREESBORO.—Selbel Brothers' Dog and their new theatre The Grand at Tacoma, and spectacular musical specialty, concluding Pony Shows April 21; large audience, good April 22. This is one of the prettiest theatres with a brilliant electric ballet. Others on the pleased people week 29. The Sho Gun Is billed on the coast. LEM A. SHORTRIDGB. program were Apollo, in a specialty wire act for May 1. show. The Billboard

A Strong Feature of The Bill Phone 2851. Established 1843 Was brought out In display No. 19 by the Bound- ing Banvards. The performances In the rings concluded with this and an act by the Marvel- ous Martell Family, which was a strong and Thomson & Yandiveer much appreciated feature. The performance MANUFACTURERS OF concluded with a number of races in which animal was pitted against animal, man against man and chariot against chariot in some of the CIRCUSTENTS most vividly realistic scenes ever enacted in TENTS FOR RENT. WALLACE SHOWS Dutch hurdle; and last of all the Great Schaar. the circus hippodrome. in a bold defying death act which thrills and Altogether the show Is pronounced a big one. fascinates every spectator. The newspapers of Topeka literally glitter with 816 East Pearl St., CINCINNATI, 0. Brighter, Bigger and Better than Ever The Closing Features. bright things said about the Sells & Downs —Twenty-Second Season The performance concludes with six exciting performance. The show Is well managed, being contests upon the race course. Roy Campbell, in capable hands, and Is put on the best ad- Miss Emma Donovan and Miss* Minnie Taylor vantage. They played to enormous business in Saturday, April 29, was a big day for Benja- exhibit some pony and tandem features that Topeka at both performances. min E. Wallace, whose shows opened their please Immensely. A clown and mule act, In TENTS twenty-second season on that day In Peru, Ind., which the slowest man wins, was a big comedy HARGREAVES with a blaze of glory which Illuminated the feature. The sixth and concluding event was Ail KINDS and SIZES. circus world. It was a pleasant day and spirits the four-horse Roman chariot race in which ran high among the elite of the Industrious Mile. Ahrams and Joe Leltchel were the prin- Open Upon Schedule Time In Spite of Have some good second hand tents on hand, little Indiana city. It was likewise an ideal cipal drivers. Disaster circus crowd that witnessed the Initial per- Thus ends the best performance ever gotten one 35x50. formance which went off without a hitch, much up by Mr. Wallace. Its full of good acts and to the credit of Messrs. Chae, Thompson and a number of them are real features. There Is On Friday, April 21, the day before the Har- Chas. Corey, to whom Mr. Wallace had Intrusted not a bad number on the program. Every act greaves' Shows were advertised to open at Ches- C.D.WESTON the Important duty of arranging the program. takes place at the proper time and the entire ter, Pa., wheii everything was in readiness for performance Is an even one, well balanced and the opening of the performance, a miniature cy- 6159-6161 Wentworth Ave., Chicago. The Parade clone struck the big circus top and sent It fly- pleasing. The comedy features are great. Wal- lug In the air. Happily no one was injured, Was a conspicuous opening feature. It is the lace never had such a band of clowns, whose although considerable damage was done to tbe best arranged as well as the most brilliant comic antics creep in every minute of the per- canvas and two of the center poles and four circus pageant ever put out by the well known formance. of the quarter poles were broken. By dint of Indiana showman. The chariots, dens and After the evening performance at Peru, the e»tra hard work on the part of tbe employes of wagons dazzled with their new coating of bright show was quickly packed for the trains and the show tbe damage was repaired and tbe open- colors, and the horses and ponies, well uni- left for Muncie, where they played to turn- TENTS ing performance was given on Saturday auer- formed, made an attractive showing. away business Monday afternoon and evening. noon, April 22, according to schedule. Manufacturers of Tents and Canvas Goods of Business at the opening performances was The shows this season are much Improved everr description. t& Write for Catalogue the best in the history of the show, both times SELLS & DOWNS n every department. All tbe cages and wagons the enormous tent being packed to capacity. have been rebuilt and redecorated, and the en- DOVGHERTT BROS. TENT «. AW. CO.. Everything is new and bright and the opening tire train overhauled. The big circus top Is a ST. LOUIS. MISSOURI. performance went off smoothly, exceptionally one hundred and fifty-foot round top with two BO for one of such magnitude. McFarland's Open In Topeka To Largest Business fifty-foot middle pieces, while the menagerie and Idde show was, also a big success as evidenced in Its History. side show tents are all new and capacious. All by the enormous crowds which visited it during together It makes quite a "spread" when the the day. tents are In position. The performance is the THE MURRAY CO. The Performance An Ideal circus day, Just cool enough to Best Ever Given By Hargreaves.. Opens with a brilliant introductory pageant of be pleasant was In store for the Sells & Downs Show which opened its season most ausplcluosly The program is made up of an attractive tourna- regal magnificence In which every one connected ment: Dewey and Kosco, the dogs; The Lef- with the show participates. The band, under at Topeka, Kan., April 20. The show, the good fel Trio in aerial bar exercises; The Spaulding the directorship of C. Z. Bronson, renders a few performances of which in the past have won for Brothers, equilibrists; The Lazelle, double tra- short selections which adds much life to the it an enviable reputation. Is this season fully peze; William Lowande Troupe of trained scene and prepares the most sedate for the equipped to sustain that well-earned title of ponies and dogs; John Mohr, with hurdle mule lively time which follows. To Mr. C. H. Swee- a first-class performance. It has more and act; The Cenoits, acrobats; Miss Orton In fly- ney, equestrian director, Is due much praise better horses than ever before, more and better ing perch; Jumbo II., largest elephant la Amer- for his excellent work in arranging the eques- performers and greater features than ever In its ica, performed by Mabel Hall; B. Orton In trian features of the performance. The animals history. The menagerie has been enlarged to bead balancing on trapeze; hurricane jockey act CIRCUS CANVASES, have been given every attention and ably keep pace with other features, and the parade by \Vm. Lowande; riding act by Helen Wilson; Poles and Stakes, SKATS, Flacs, Etc. demonstrate to what perfection they are capable is a revelation. Every carriage and wagon is The Toosoouln Troupe of Arabs, twelve in num- of being brought when under the proper guid- finished In the latest style, and every costume ber, In a startling acrobatic performance; four- BLACK TENTS. ance. Is bright and attractive. Circus pageantry has horse act by Wm. Lowande; double bicycle SIDE SHOW PAINTINGS. Display No. 2 features the Dellmeades, eight received an impetus at the hands of the manage- carrying act on high wire by The Ortons; Fred Front! and tiuun>-r* for Street Fairs lovely ladies who present living fac similes of ment of Sells & Downs. Prof. Joe Berris has Locke's Equine Paradox; Mabel Hall's menage famous groups, pictures and events. Mr. Lon charge of the equestrian department this year. act with King Fire, and a number of chariot KIDD'S PATENT CIRCUS LIGHTS Moore renders some topical songs of the time His name Is a guarantee that that feature is races. The clown contingent Is especially good, assisted by his merry associates. well attended to. And so it Is; and others will the merrymakers being Herrlck, Mark wood, 59-61 W. Washington St.. CHICAGO. ILL. find It necessary to sit up and take notice before McFate, Sloman, Fay, Mohr, Lazelle, Spauldlug Vaudeville and Acrobatic Features. thu season passes into history. Bert Chlpman Brothers, Darrell, Pollock, Carlisle, Riddle, The following display opens the vaudeville has charge of the side show, which has been Botts and Manning. Every number on the features of the performance. The Elentzy's do enlarged and organized upon a much more elabor- program is good and made a big hit at this, the aerial bars in a comical way that fairly ate scale than ever before. the opening performance. The quickness with UNIFORMS nets the crowds to going. Okabe Sacna, on the The opening audience was an extremely en- which the nets are run off pleased every one of BANDS. MILITARY. MINSTREL PARADE Japanese slide rope, and SI Kechl, doing the thusiastic one. They cheered each and every the big crowd in attendance. OUTFITS, USHERS and all others. Send game act in another part of the tent, were good. act, and the features brought forth an ovation. That the show is destined to get a lot of for Catalog, mention kind wanted. Display No. 5 was a potpourri of acrobatic It was one of the most noted gatherings In the money this summer Is proved by the fact that Special Attention Given the Profession and novelty features by elephants, monkeys history of Topeka or of the circus. The per- in every town in which they have played so far Western Uniform Co., 220 Clark St..Chicago and ponies. J. D. Brown has a herd of ele- formance Is a smooth and well planned one. this season, the afternoon performance becomes phants which do some wonderful tricks. Richard Not a break is recorded in either the parade the talk of the town, and in consequence tbe Jones has a performing elephant, pony, boar- or in the performance. Every part of the program tent is jammed at night. hound and monkey which really are a circus had been well planned beforehand and fitted The executive force of the Hargreaves' Shows In themselves. Mr. S. Robbert put on a group nicely Into Its place. The show is entirely new Is as follows: Thomas Hargreaves, manager; of highly trained dogs and ponies. In every respect and greatly enlarged. The John H. Itice, general agent; Frank Longbotbaro, The next display featured the Tybell Sisters. features of last year are the least upon the treasurer; Harry Strouse, press representative; the Four Marvels and Mile. Tumour in novelty program for this season, and the present features Fred Locke, equestrian director; Joshua Bailey, acts, the equals of which are scarce. are new ones. The performance begins with superintendent; Sig. Carescla, leader of band; .IM.II. Deniott, In the seventh display, la a Frank Morris, manager of side show and con- feature of the show with her daring somersault A Grand Entree, and Eich Spectacle cert, and Mack Wells, chief ticket seller. and bareback riding. Miss Winnie Sweeney also Which Introduces the entire show. Some mule The side show with the Hargreaves' Shows, does some excellent bareback riding, which wins under the management of Frank Morris, Is an hurdle acts by Wm. Holland and Wm. Winslow unusually good one, and surprisingly financial SHOW PRINTING. much applause. liven things up considerable, and a concluding Stock Hangers, Posters and Cuta on hand for adver- Display No. 8 brings the LaBelle Carmen song by Archie Royer, chief clown, and his results have already been secured. The follow- tising every hraut'h of the Amusement BnsineHS. Send for Troups, the world's greatest high wire artists, associates brings things to a climax. The per- ing is the roster: Frank Morris, manager and Catalogue (I>) of Dramatic and Show Printing; Into the ring. This is another of the good things forming elephants. Queen and Baby, next occupy orator; Dave Pollock and Jack Pullen, ticket Catalogue ((-) Fair and Carnival Printing; of the performance. They Introduce some en- the spectators' attention with an act that sellers; Lillian Gillies, snake enchantress; Mile. Catalogue (B) Billposters, Commercial Posters. tirely new feats and their act Is a splendid never grows old. Aneeta, mind reader and second sight; Capt. First-class Printing of all kinds. one. Kuhn, tatooed man; Ned Bottlnere, magician GREAT WESTERN PRINTING CO., The principal somersault act by Mike Rooney and marionettes; Madame Hall with a den of Display No. 0 is an exceptionally good Dum- Is accompanied by a riding act by Miss Doud, S13 ELM STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. ber, featuring Miss Hazel Earl and Mr. A. and by thl» time the air is truly animated by Raymond Thompson, Miss Louise and Master live acts. The antics of the clowns are not to Robert Stickney, and Miss Savoy and Mr. H. be overlooked. The next display Introduces Shiffoleth In equestrian displays which compel The Barnells, barrel jumpers, who win hearty admiration. Lovers of arlstrocratic horseflesh nppIaiiKp. The Rochetta Brothers also do a should never miss this act. barrel jumping act, and Miss Alice Adalr does The Schaar Family for display No. 10 give a barrel kicking feature which is a strong one. a remarkable exhibition of graceful though After a few moments of comical pastime. In daring bicycle riding. Following them come which the contingent of clowns participate, THE NEW CIRCUS LIGHT some principal bareback riding by Joe Leltchel The Six Flying Banvards make their appearance. and Robt. Stlckney, jr., and the exceptionally The Banvards put on an act which received more good feature, the Eight Famous Salraggls, applause than any other of Its kind ever seen terpslcborean figures In graceful dancing dl- In the circus ring. They are a big feature and Adopted by All the Leading Shows is a Marvel, vertlsements. a strong drawing card for any show. Displays No. 13, 14 and 15 furnished a com- Display No. 11 features the clowns In an SAVES 8O PER CENT plete circus of contortion, aerial and hurdle acts. oriental dance that is amusing beyond descrip- Prominent are The Marvels, Herbert, the Frog tion. They are followed by Miss Royer, The Man and the Takezwas Japs in contortion Three Sllvertons and The Martells, who prove IN LIGHTING YOUR TENTS AND GROUNDS. acts; The Demott Sisters, Takezwas Japs and that there are new things yet to be done on ADOPTED BY— Bjurnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth, Ringling Bros. Joe Wallace in hurdle and posturing acts; and the slack wire. They carried off a big share the Earl Sisters, Anita Faber and The Martines of the honors. World's Creates* Shows, The Great Adam Fompaugh & Sails Bros. Enor- In difficult aerial displays. mous Shows, J. T. MeCaddon's Great International Shows, Gentry Bros. Display No. 16 Is another good one. Velette Special and Interesting Features. and Julian Tybell, in a breakaway ladder act, Display No. 13 features Miss Doud and Mike United Shows. The Carl Hagenbeek Tialned AniaMkl Shows, Washtrarn & are excellent. The LaMont Family do some Rooney In a double jockey act, and Wm. Rolland D'Alma's Trained Animal Shows, Gollmar Bros. Big New Railroad Shows, difficult acrobatic feats, and Hotura and Ka- in a single Jockey act. More exhibitions of the The John Robinson Ten United Shows, Sun Bros. World's Progressive Rail- wara on the double perch make this display a hcrseman's craft was given by these skilled feature. artists. The clown fire department scored a hit. road Shows, and numberless outdoor amusement shows and street carnival Display No. IT brings back The Stlckneyg in Display No. 14 Is a feature. The Three companies. a horse and cart novelty, and Joe Leltchel and Berry's, among the highest salaried of circus WE REFER TO ANY AND ALL OF THEM. MANUFACTURED BY Miss Winnie Sweeney In a very artistic double performers, do a high-class act which brought carrying act. Following this appears A. Ray- forth tremendous applause. In the next dis- mond Thompson, the peerless trainer, In an play the audience was pleased with the work equestrian act of his own origination. Prof. of Miss Ferguson upon the single trapeze, Alice Thompson Is a leader In his line, as Is amply Adair upon the swinging ladder. The Aerial demonstrated by the degree of perfection which Shaws on the donble traps and Miss Eva Clark BOLTE A WEYER, his thoroughbred horse, Joe Bailey, has reached upon the flying rings. They all did excellent under his skillful training. work and were enthusiastically applauded. 299-3*1 W. Lmk» St. CHICA60. Display No. 18 Introduces the Four Sensational Display No. 16 brings again into prominence Bolses, a feature upon any program. Their Messrs. Winslow and Rolland, this time In four- original aerial displays, long distance mid-air horse acts. In the display following this Mr. leaps and daring somersault acts, are Indeed Berry in hand balancing, The Barnells In bronze sensational. statues and Miss Rega in a contortion act. Displays No. 20, 21 and 22 complete the ring FOR. TENT LIGHTS Display No. 18 was np to the high standard. performances. Among those prominent are The Miss Kennebrew In' a menage act made friends Martlnes, In a revolving ladder act; r

CIRCUS, IT ft Years Experience CARNIVAL, r BLACK and RED 1 Anything made of canvas BUILDING KIDD'S PATENT LIGHTS, 63 All Kinds and Sizes TENTS SIDESHOW PAINTINGS, CIRCUS SEATS, FLAGS, WM. 1,1 I l-l 1C 28 Yeardl SATISFACTION \V. F. IMllVKK 23 " ('orrcHpoiidcucc Solicited. EI»W. P. NKUMANN, JR., 12 " I GUARANTKICI>

performing leopards; Ernest Filer, musical elec- The C. A. Taylor Trunk Works of poster; L. O. Gleason and F. J. McFarland, litho- MATERIAL'ft™ST. LOUIS VWRLD'S FAIR tric acts; Alice Clifford, bag puncher; Ida Neel Chicago report a phenomlnally successful season. graphers; W. H. Edwards, programmer; P. serlo comic; Davis and Kline, comedy sketch; Hurst, paste maker; Hank Getz, John May, R. We bought the Exposition and all it COB- The Hills, wire walking and boxing; The South- The Taylor trunk stands foremost In the esti- Patchin, T. Scanlan, H. Eisele, H. H. Metson, tained. We list below a few of the many items ern Jubilee Singers, ten In number, and Lanford mation of circus people. A great many of their J. Horton, G. Sternberg, R. W. Ball, H. E. that we have that you will find ef interest. Davis' Band of twelve pieces. All of the out- trunks were placed with the artists of the Shaffer. F. Sherman, D. Scanlan, W. B. Fish- SETTEES. fit Is new and a number of novelties In the way Ringling Brothers' Shows during the Coliseum back, C. Barr, S. E. Maroney, F. Cullen, P. S.MO flue substantial, extra well built Set- of stand decorations are to be found In the tent. engagement in Chicago. Weaver and R. D. Leister, billposters. tees, • foot long, with twe slat back, made of The menagerie of the Ringling The correct roster of Car No. 1 of hardwoed, three iron Standards. CIRCUS GOSSIP. Brothers' Shows this season is the largest col- COMMON CHAIRS. lection ever assembled by the progressive show- Barnum & Bailey Show Is as follows: Lester 25, MO wood teat, bow back, three spindle The decorations In the Coliseum, men, and includes many rare animals. The W. Murray, car manager; J. E. Allen, official chairs. Chicago, 111., for the Rlngllng Brothers' Cir- dens are beautiful specimens of the carver's solicitor, program; Victor Cook, stenographer; 1,«00 Vienna Cane Seat Chairs. cus engagement are readily conceded to be the and painter's art and the general color scheme Ed. Hubbard, boss lithographer; W. Slattery, 1,000 Saddle Beat heavy Arm Chain. finest ever assembled In that building for any harmonious and strikingly effective. W. Merchant and W. Hope, lithographers; Thousands of other Chairs. event. Tom Connors, boss billposter; James Beeler, The Beall Family (three in number) George Fuller, George Frasler, C. Inman, M. INCANDESCENT LAMPS. The Barnum & Bailey Show was have been re-engaged with the John Robinson Perry. E. Boucher. F. Mauer, W. Pfelffer and 1M>,000 Lampi that were used at the Ex- billed In Philadelphia by the Blllpostlng Sign Ten Big Shows for the season of 1905, to do W. McNamara, billposters; William Jacobs, position. They have seen service, but are in Co. before the first car arrived In that city. their heavy weight lifting and cannon-ball act. programmer; C. C. Herbert, chef; C. Woodruff, good condition and have been tested. They are The work was done by regular billposters of Hattle Beall will' do some singing and dancing asst. chef and John Rellley, porter. Edisoa Base, 104 voltage, General Electric the local concern. specialties in the concert. This is the second make, 8 candle power. We are offering them season for this troupe with Robinson. The McDonald Brothers Show in lots of 540 or more, price each 6 cents. Mr. J. D. Newman, press represen- opened its season at Athens. Ga., March 27, 250,000 New Incandescent Lamps, never used, tative for the Gentry Brothers' Dog & Pony The general press staff of Ringling to big business. Their new tents from Baker General Electric make, 6 and 16 candle power, Show favored The Billboard office with a call Brothers Is to be complimented upon the excel- & Lockwoods, Including a seventy-foot roundtop, voltages 100 to 110, Edison base. last week In company with Mr. Clarence Borton lent advance showing made In the reading col- with forty-foot middle piece; side show top 25,000 New Colored Incandescent Lamps, of the Big Four. umns of the Chicago newspapers. The quality Amber, Green, Opal and Ruby. of the preliminary publicity matter, as well as 30x50; horse tent 24x50 and another 40x20, John R. Nalon, "the musical won- its frequent and prominent display in all of make the show look like a big one. All the UNUSED TICKETS. der," Joined tlie Slg. Sautelle & Welsh Broth- wagons have been repainted and flve new ones Several Million Exposition Tickets used for ers' Circus at Lancaster, Pa., April 24. He Is the papers, Is to be heartily commended. added. The show Includes forty head of stock, every purpose at the Exposition, on rolls and doing his musical act and lecturing on the side At the close of the present theatrical ten baggage wagons and flve sleeping wagons. suitable for any Amusement purpose. Low show for Jim Morrow. season, H. Percy Hill, who ha* so successfully The following is the roster: Harry McDonald, prices on large quantities. manager and treasurer; W. E. McDonald, eques- Andrew Mackaye, now with the managed the new Broadway Theatre, St. Louis, 1*0,000,000 FEET OF LUMBER. the past winter, will be connected with the trian director; B. McDonald, advance; W. W. Send us your Lumber Bill for our estimate., Rose Melville Co., will take out a circus from Sells & Downs Circus in the capacity of special Plank, press; Geo. B. Stalllnge, side show; We can furnish anything in the line. Studding, Detroit, Mich., about the first of June. He agent. Mr. Hill will return to St. Louis next G. C. Finch, privileges; Frank Gathy, boss Joists and Timbers. Mixed 2-inch Flanking, will use most of the material that he had at September as manager of the Broadway. hostler; W. S. Smith, boss canvasman; Patty the St. Louis Fair last season. Jones, cook. The band consisting of C. H. Dressed and Matched Flooring. Timbers in Herbert, the Frog-man, passed Brown, Jim Rowe, Guy Wlnstead, Geo. Rlvett, sizes tx4, 4x6, 6x6, 6x8, 8x8, IJxlO, 10x11, Manager C. F. Rhodes and Privilege through Chicago Saturday, 22, on his way from Harry Leland, H. C. Drabaugh, J. Smith, Her- 12x18, 14x14, and in lengths from 8 te 80 feet Manager Billy Mann, of the Greater American the Pacific coast to Peru, Ind.. to Join The bert Woodward, Wess Alley, Fritz Busley, L. Interior finishing material. Shows, which opens the season on the Chicago Great Wallace Shows. Mr. Herbert has re- E. Barley and H. C. Backer. TTTRNSTILE8. lots early next month, were welcome callers at cently closed a twenty-four weeks' engage- 150 Registering Turnstiles and Ticket Can our Chicago offices, Thursday, 20. ment on the western circuits and reports an The performance of the Ringling celling Machines, made by E. V, Bright. Eact Fred Busey, who has Car No. 2 with eminently prosperous and pleasant winter sea- Brothers' Show this season is enlivened with a Machine is equipped with Patent Electric al the Barnum & Bailey Shows, has gained con- son. degree of comicality at once clean and refined tachment, making a double register. siderable flesh during the winter and says and sparkling with innovations. The list of Also 170 Glass Top Chopper Boxes. going out with a good hall show In the winter Within one hour, lacking five min- talent comprises many reliable names, and 100 Regular Pattern Registering Turnstiles. is like turning out a poor horse to pasture. utes, from the time the word was given to among the merry Kings of Momus are Alfred 350 Exit Turnstiles. move the menagerie stuff from the Coliseum Mlaco, James Rutherford, Geo. Hartzell. sr., TICKET BOXES. W. O. Tarkington, acting as con- Annex. Chicago. Sunday night. April 28, all of Geo. Hartzell, Jr., Jules Tumour, Al. White. 1,000 Galvanized Iron Ticket Receiving Boxes, tracting agent for Binding Brothers, spent a the lUngltng Brothers' menagerie paraphernalia Frank Morris. Fred. Henderson, Horace Webb, also Coin Boxes, etc. Sunday with some friends in Philadelphia was on the way to the cars. It was really a Keller Brothers, Bobbs and Powell. Chas. lately. Itiugllng will play Wilmington, Del., wonderful piece of work and establishes a Smith. Dell Wilton. Jim Uyan, Mllvo Brothers, CLOTHING, SWORDS, ETC. record. 500 "Khaki" Uniforms, consisting of ooat Chester, Pa., and Trenton, N. J., in succession. Tom Roberts, Alex Lowande, Floyd Bernard, and pants. Mr. E. L. Brennan, general agent for L. C. Zelleno writes that on April Paul Rol>erto, DuCrow and Lorenz, II. B. Sut- 200 Special Overcoats, made for the Jefferson Si'lls & Downs Shows, has some of the best 22 he closed with the Ideal Vaudeville Co. aud ton, Jno Agee, Jno. Slater, Geo. Kealey, Jas. Guards at the World's Fair. boys on the road with Car No. ], writes Jack will open with the Lemon Brothers' Show April Pendergast, Geo. Salto, Jim Armstrong, Jas. 500 "Khaki" Caps. 29. Mr. Zelleno visited the shows at Dodson. Stewart, Perry Davis, John Bowen, Clint Wilkinson The Billboard's correspondent for George, Tom Acott, Sam Watteau and "Banty" 500 sets of Swords, Belts and Scabbards. Flint, Mich., where that show exhibits May 12. Mo., and Is enthusiastic over the prospects. BAMXOO POLES. Everything has been newly painted, and the Brown. A number of striking mechanical £5,000 Bamboo Poles, used by the U. 8. Gov- Grant Halvey, a six-horse driver of show will go out this season greater and grander clowning novelties are Introduced, and the com- ernment in the Fhillippine Reservation. They Rurmiin & Bailey's Circus, who ran over an than ever. edy work throughout Is In keeping with the range from 8-incb to 6-inch in dimeter at eleven-year-old boy who was attempting to high standard maintained throughout the per- the bottom and from SO to 50 feet long. Use- steal a ride, crushing the boy's skull, was dls- W. B. Sands, brother of W. E. Sands, formance. ful for many purposes. charped h.v the authorities at Bridgeport, Conn., of the Campbell Brothers' Circus, has resigned Thousands of other Hems: Motors, Copper as blameless. the important position he held with the Ila- Notes from LaMont Brothers Show: Wire, Doors, Sash. Trusses, Road Rollers, Rope, gerstown (Md.) Traction Co., and will take We have now five new tableau wagons, quite an Roofing, Biding, Lining, fife. Machinery, Hose, Wm. Oilman, late manager of the charge of the advance work with the Camp- addition to the show. The opening perform- Furniture, Ofioe Equipment, Safes, Vault Grand Opera House at Rochester. Pa., is doing bell Brothers. Mr. Sands has a host of friends ance occurs at Salem, III., April 29. and every- Doors, Fencing, Wire, Flags of all nations. the local contracting for the Campbell Brothers' in the profession who will be glad to hear of his thing Is about ready. Manager LaMont Is ne- Opera Chairs, Water Coolers, Greenhouse Ma- Shows. Mr. Oilman is a hard and ambitious return to the show business. gotiating with New York dealers for a con- terial, etc,, etc. worker and has served in every capacity of Bessie M. Gilmore is now known as signment of rare animals. This Is the show's Ask for Special Werld's Fair 0*tal**M No. SM. advance work. fifth season, and we play Illinois. Indiana and Cerita, and has been working for the past five Ohio. The following people have signed: Shorty CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKWG CO., - Chicago OrSt Louis E. A. Robey and Wm. Lane, agents years with Al. H. Alfredo, the team being Mclntyre in charge of canvas with twelve as- of Gentry Brothers' (No. 1) Show, write that known as Alfredo and Cerita, the funny little sistants; Ed. Howard in charge of horse tent they are booking some very good time through midgets, or living lllllputlana. They have been with eight grooms and fifty-two head of stock; the South for their big burlesque company, playing the Crystal Circuit with great success. C. Atchlson, boss animal man; Jumbo Stevens, which they will put out after the close of the They join the Campbell Brothers' Circus for the boss props; Dick Denton, charge of cook tents season with the Gentrys. summer, opening April 29 at Falrbury, Neb. with six assistants, and Bob Atterbury will have It Is reported that the Boer War Manager C. F. Rhodes of the Greater charge of all privileges. The performers are management purchased two fifty-foot flat cars American Shows, now in preparation for the The Irwln Family, Earl and Evans, acrobats; and all of the heavy wagons of the Buckskin coming season, writes from Chicago that several Delane Family, Ora Trainer, DeVaugh and Bll Show, In Chicago, last week. The considera- Important additions have recently been made Burke, clowns, and Prof. D. Randolph and his Show Tents for Circuses. Wild West tion was $4,SCO. The Buckskin Bill Show prop- in the show equipment and that a big trained trained animals. The side show people are erty has been In storage In Chicago. animal act will be a feature of the circus Elmer Porterfield and wife, Blanche LaVade, Shows. Blade Tents, Candy Tops, performance. The show will play on Chicago Morosco, the tattooed man; Prof. Gillette and Flags, Kldd & Baker Lights, etc. Miss Lucille Mulhall, the well- lots for a short time before going on the road. wife; Prof. D. M. Buckley's Military Band, known rider and daughter of Zach Mulhall, fell with the following musicians: Jessie Teats, Send (or 16 page price list Of SECOW-HAND Tents fromi her horse while doing one of her difficult Notes from the McDade Funmakers John L. Mann, J. C. Cranes, Geo. W. Wil- feats at the Madison Square Garden last week, Great Kentucky Shows: We will open our sea- liams, Ollie Jones, Homer Evans, F. Carroll, BAKER & LOCKWOOD MFG. CO., and was badly bruised. However, it did not son at Owlngsvllle, Ky., and will take the road C. E. Wright, W. A. Allen and H. W. Fisher. 415-417 Delaware At.. - - KDMM City, Mo. interfere with her further appearances. May 1, playing Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana. The show this season will consist of ten wagons, Gentry Brothers' No. 1 did a big three stanhopes and a carryall, beaded by business in Hot Springs, Ark., despite the heavy Little Zorene McDade (the mascot) with her emeus SEATS. rain. Mr. W. W. Gentry was a very busy man team of Shetland ponies. Everything will be during the stay in Hot Springs, he owning practically new this season. Portable Grand Stands and Folding Cir- some of the houses destroyed by fire several cus Chairs manufactured. Estimates weeks ago. He Is having them all rebuilt. Mr. Alfred Witzenhausen, manager of thep downtown ticket office, is authority for furnished and plans submitted to pros- The LeVans are to be featured with the statement that the advance sale for the pective purchasers. the Campbell Brothers' Show this season, and Rlngllng Brothers' Shows Is the greatest ever the Japs, which have long been a feature of this known with that organization for a Chicago F». A. IVIcHLJGH, organization, have been retained. The man- engagement. This would seem to speak well 58-61 Cham plain St., CLEVELAND, O agement claims to have the best show In Its for the success of meritorious amusements in All sizes for sale or rent, history. A band of Cossacks will also be the Windy City this spring and the coming Established 1868. fend for Catalogue No. 60. featured. summer. WM. ARMSTRONG Freeman Brothers' Mammoth Tented W. C. Boyd, formerly general agent OMAHA TENT AMD AWNING CO. of the Forepaugh-Sells Circus, will not be under Manufacturer of Show Canvas, Balleoas, Para- Shows open their season the middle of this the white tents this season, but will spend the chutes, Slack Tents and all Canvas Ooeds. Offlce OMAHA, NEB. month at Raleigh, Neb. They will tour Ne- summer on a farm. He has had some little 6420 Greenwsod Are., Chicago. Telephone 6118 braska, Iowa, South Dakota and Minnesota. trouble with his eyes and wants to take a Qyde Park. The show Is better than ever before and the good rest. This will be his first summer away management is looking forward to a pros- from the circus people since he wore short R KUHKELY perous season. trousers. During the winter he had Princess The Three Rehs, the team formerly Chic on the road, meeting with success. Scenery and Show Paintings! known as Reh and Reb, have signed for the The roster of VanAmburg Advertis- JOHN HERFUBTU, •eason with the Al. Steele Shows. They are ing Car No. 1 Is as follows: Don McKinzie, No. 2183 Boo no St., Cincinnati, O. working on a new sketch entitled, My German car manager; Dick Beemer, boss billposter; Cousin. This team lost about $350 In a ire at Ed. Boyce, lithographer; Rollle Jones, R. Dent, Washington, D. C.f when the cook tent caught Ollie Robinson, Jack Flynn, Ole Oleson, Cecil SHOW TENTS. fire from a torch. Young, John Berger, Bert Carleton and Barnnm AND TENTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION MANUFACTURER OF SHOW CANVASSES W. E. Franklin, general agent of the Harris billposters. Second brigade—B. C. Have on hand almost new,, 85x50, 40x60 and 40x80 Great Wallace Shows, has established his head- (Skyrocket) Steele, manager; Wm. Thnrman, Tents, and 400 feet 10-feet side wall, good as new IIH.H (.K Vl>l quarters in the National Printing Go's, offices. E. D. Phillips, Wm. Slmms, Chas. Ellis, Happy Very cheap. Tribune Building. Chicago. He wants billposters, Jourdan and Frank Smith. D. M. KERR IV1FG. CO... SIDE HOWS lithographers and banner men for the opposi- The roster of Advertising Car No. 1, 167 S. Canal St.. Chicago, III. CLABENCE.FAeO, 40 Bond St., N.Y. City. tion brigade with the Wallace Shows. Note his of Adam Forepaugh-Sells Brothers' Shows is ad. in this Issue. Al. Osborn, manager; Harry Johnson, boss bill- Mention "27«j Billboard" when answering ads. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. 2f> The Billboard

Mr. Harry Earl, general press repre The roster of advance car No. 1 o will control the Temple of Palmistry, Cam Village, Ferris wheel and other attractions will sentatlve of the Wallace Shows, was a pleasan the W. P. Hall Shows Is as follows: 0. B Racks, Doll Racks, and like concessions a be placed in the new resort which will extend caller at the office of The Billboard last wee: Coleman, manager; B. R. Wheeler, charge o Creve Coenr Lake and Delmar Gardens, St from Florida to Bellevne avenuea. These at- en route to Peru, Ind. paper; C. Carey, assistant; W. E. Johnson, H Louis, this summer. tractions are being placed npon a huge platform Hargreaves Shows played Chester Meuth, J. H. Johnson. Gns Grey, L. Moore, W Twelfth Street Park at Chester, Pa. level and opening upon the Boardwalk whlcb Pa., Camden, Salem, Brldgeton, Mlllvllle K. Miller, O. Wiley, O. E. Esslnger, B. C will be opened this summer as the home o is to be widened to ninety feet. The city Woodbury and Burlington, V J., to big bust Hopper, H. Mason, C. Graves, B. F. Deschane vaudeville for that city. The owners will mee authorities are encouraging the new enterprise, nesd last week. The press Ik unanimous In Its W. E. Nunn, Tom Hill, Lou Donnelly and Ben In a few days to select a manager. The book which Is modeled after Luna Park at Coney praise of this sbow. The Toozoonin Troupe o Dash, billposters; J. McKlnnon, programmer Ings will be done through a New York agency Island. The offices of the new company are twelve Arabs make a great bit In the stree C. Anderson. P. Brush and Z. Luckensmeyer W. B. Merrill and Jack Tierney at 2525 Boardwalk. parade, and their big acrobatic act surprise liiliiw, and R. Rlpon, porter. manager and treasurer, respectively, of the Ly Fairmont Park, Kansas City, Mo., everyone who sees It. Our San Francisco, Cal., correspond- eeum and Burt's theatres, Toledo, Ohio, have which has been closed for a number of years, signed contracts for similar positions at Oak will be reopened this summer. Ben Rosentbal, Edward P. Neuman, jr., secretary ent writes: The Barnum & Bailey Show wll the advertising agent of the Grand Opera House and treasurer, and Walter F. Driver, vlce-presi not need much billing in San Francisco because Summit Park, Evansvllle, Ind., for the season at Kansas City, will manage the park. Man- dent of the United States Tent and Awning Co. there Is much mouth-to-mouth talk about the The ground floor of The Maples al ager Rosenthal announces many new attractions Chicago, were visitors at the opening of the show. Some of the shows came out here am Central Park, Centre Square, Pa., has been In addition to high-class vaudeville In the the- Rlngllng Brothers' road season at Kokomo did a big business and but very little billing converted Into offices by Messrs. Gilbert and atre each week. He will present as free at- Ind., and were Informed the tents made by them The Rlnglings did a big billing each time Sites from which these gentlemen will man tractions such well known organizations as for that organization to be A I. both in materla Norris & Rowe put out a great deal more paper age their park attractions and road companies Helen May Butler's Band, Royal Hungarian and workmanship. They also attended the than the Rlngllng Brothers, but they showed Jake J. Disch, The Billboard's cor- Band, Mexican National Band, and others of opening of the Great Wallace Shows at Peru for 25 and 50 cents at the Pavilion. They respondent at Kenosha, Wls., opened his sec lesser note. Under Mr. Rosenthal's manage- Ind., Saturday, April 29. played to capacity nearly every night. The ond season on the business staff of the Central ment a prosperous season is assured. The Sugimoto Troupe of Japanesi Barnum & Bailey Circus will have a very ban Park Base Ball Club April 16. Mr. Dlscb has West End Electric Park, situated up- Women are the latest addition to the Create] time getting Into the lot on Market street, be also in preparation a vaudeville show which Norrls & Howe Circus, which It is reported is tween Tenth and Eleventh. I think If they will exhibit under canvas in Wisconsin this on Reservoir Lake, Richmond. Va., will have breaking all previous records on its annua go further out of town and get good lots they summer. a grand opening about June 1. when all the will draw a large crowd. The Buffalo Bll attractions with many new ones will be In full tour of the Pacific coast. This troupe is com Luna Park, Cleveland, Ohio, received running order. The Casino will be devoted to posed of some unique performers who have as Show had the old race track grounds at the a choice bit of advertising recently by sending fine regnlla as was ever brought over by orlenta Buy District near the Chutes. There Is a lot high-class vaudeville. Besides the many at- of ground around there and quite a settlement up a number of balloons with season passes tractions a big $5,000 production of Hereafter circus performers. They are only one of th attached to each. Mr. Salisbury stirred up is being added. A number of the big traveling number of novelties which have recently joine< Prof. George Ganweller's Military considerable Interest over the matter and had the Pride of The West. Band this season comprises the following mem' the town all agog waiting for the balloons to Barnuro & Bailey have billed Phila- bers: E. Llnd, Piccolo; E. Fischer, F. Brown drop. delphia heavily for their week which is an Clarinets: F. Barney, Saxophone; L. Hanson, Col. Frederick T. Cummins has ar- ************ ***** nounced for May 8. the country routes out o Wm. Kochler, P. Brown. A. Real, Solo Core ranged for an exhibition of his Wild West and Lansing, Mich., April 12, 1905. ** that city have been cut down considerable, as nets; Win. Koch. Ed. S. Brady, Trumpets; C Indian Congress at White City Park, Chicago. 4> Editor The Billboard, •• Rlugling Brothers play Wilmington. Del. W. Cleveland, H. Alexander, J. Collins, G The general plan of the Cummins reservation Cincinnati, Ohio. •• Chester, Pa., and Trenton, N. J. shortly after Cleveland, Horns; E. Marsh, Geo. DeKarske, L. at White City, will be the same as were fol- * » Dear Sir—We are still receiving answers » *• the engagement of Barnuiu & Bailey in Phlln Andre. E. Fenstad, Trombones; F. Walker, Eu lowed at the World's Fair, St. Louis, and the «» to our ads. One small ad sold over $200 • • delpbla and there is no desire to conflict In phonium; E. Peterson, E. D. Hogendobler, Fred. Boos, Horns; W. A. Jackson. Small Drum, Pan Amenlcan Exposition. • • worth of goods that we had no use for, »» the billing. Barnum & Bailey Jump to York, We are in receipt of a fine little Respectfully, * Pa., after their Philadelphia engagement play and J. Wlnne, Bass Drum. Prof. Ganweller PII.BEAM BROS. UNITED CAR CO. * Ing May 15. has established a most enviable reputation. As booklet announcing the many nice things to be a conductor he ranks with the best band leaders found at Roton Point. Bridgeport. Conn., this The following Is the roster of Car in America. With a personality at once genial summer. It Is said to be one of the hand No. 1 of the Wallace Shows: H. P. Merkle and pleasing, he is a master of technique am somest shore resorts In the east. Smith and car manager; W. M. Wombold, in charge of Kelley are managing the place this year. They paper; Dan Malone. assistant; A. Q. Dow, In delivery. Although he rules his organization park attractions, such as Pain's Fireworks, etc.. charge of lithographs, with C. Parks and H with a firm hand Prof. Ganweller holds the want some more attractions. play this resort this summer. The park is one Bourthouse as assistants. The billposters are respect and genuine affection of his corps ol Avon Park at Nlles, Ohio, which had of a number in and around the city under the B. Personette, C. Coomes, Al. Hall, Chas. Mar capable musicians. an average dally attendance last season of control of the Virginia Amusement Co., of tin. W. White, W. M. Bauer, H. Leister. C. S Concerning the opening of the Ha- twenty thousand people, will open its gates to which Geo. E. Guvernator Is manager. eenheck Trained Animal Show. Manager John the public May 27. Manager Wless having for Rohlson, W. S. Lazby, S. P. Workman, W. R his assistant Mr. E. Stanley, formerly manager A recent visitor to Rochester, N. T., Davis, S. Jones, W. M. Smith and H. P. Havlln of Cincinnati, who Is Interested In the speaks most enthusiastically of Dreamland, tbe Philpott. W. E. Greaves Is programmer ant enterprise and who witnessed the first perform- of Idora Park, Youngstown, Ohio. Many new inre in St. Louis, has the following to say: features have been added. The opening bill at resort being built there ns one of the Important E. Rowe porter. Barring a few delays and hitches, which are the theatre will be the Herald Square Opera links in tbe Robert F. Walter circuit of parks. Edward Manley will be identified always in evidence at an opening of a new Co. General Manager Danforth and Superintendent with the Frank A. Robblns Shows this season show, we had a glorious start. The show is Wilcoxen say that with the Improvements con- He passed through Chicago, on his way east, A. H. Schonberg, manager of the templated by their system the transportation Saturday, 22, and was a welcome caller at our in great shape now, and was certainly received Star Theatre. Brooklyn, will again have the with enthusiasm in the Mound City. This, too. management of Pain's Fireworks at Manhattan facilities will enable them to handle forty office. Mr. Manley has been Identified with a 'onsidering that we ran there at the World's thousand people during the late afternoon and number of tbe leading shows and was last sum •'air all summer, seems particularly Battering Beach. This will be his thirteenth season arly evening hours. The resort Is only one mer on the Pike, at St. Louis. He hag lately 0 us. Our parade Is the finest street pageant with Hy. J. Pain. Mr. Schonberg says he docs ulle from the heart of the city, and will open returned from Cuba where he spent the winter, 1 ever saw In connection with a tent show. not believe the thirteenth will be unlucky, as May 25 with the Hungarian Boy's Band as bnt Is now working out a trolley-car circus It kept the crowds along many miles of the ie looks forward to one of the best seasons the musical feature. The new theatre will have proposition which appears to hold alluring pros marrh cheering continuously. The show itself Manhattan has ever had. a seating capacity of 2.200. pects. 'a In three rings,and moves along as neatly as John J. Dunnivant will be one of The Casino in City Park, Wheeling, The roster of Advertising Car No. 2 f the anlmnls had been performing under can- the prominent concessionaries at White City W. Va.. will this summer be under the man- of the Carl Hagenbeck Trained Animal Show V.TS all their lives. I think we will have a Park. Chicago, and will put on Anticipation, agement of J. E. Sprott. and will be run as a la W. S. Dunnlngton, manager; George De- wonderful season with It. Manager Rainforth, an exhibition along the lines of Hereafter, Irst-class thearte The main attraction will vere. stenographer; Ed. Morris, boss billposter; who was Mr. Havlln's guest at the opening, Is which created a sensation on The Pike at the >e vaudeville, but tbere will also be booked R. B. Springer, assistant boss billposter; Tony equally enthusiastic about the new sbow. World's Fair, St. Louis, Mo. Mr. Dunnivant nuslcal and repertoire attractions. The Casino Clarke and John Magby, lithographers; L. M. Notes from Gollmar Brothers' Shows: las a 175-foot frontage for bis attraction, which s a magnificent building with a seating capa- Spelden and E. E. Faulkner programmers and ollmnr Brothers open their season April 28. will cost In the neighborhood of $20.000. city of more than 1,500 people, and a stage Sam Hellar, pastemaker. The excursion bill- he first exhibition being given In Baraboo. John R. Oldfleld, for the past two "arge enough for the heaviest attractions. The posters are Dick Ashbrook, Louis Henry, Cliff ["he rapid growth of thl» aggregation has been seasons resident manager of the Cumlngs Casino will be run at popular prices. The new Guy, Vic Stout, E. P. Malloy, Joe Cors, H. •emarkable. During the winter a number of new Theatre, Fitchbnrg. Mass., bas been engaged manager Is an experienced theatrical man, hav- McClure, R. D. Craig, James Whallen, Tod iiilldlngs have been erected at the winter qnar- >y the Eastern Amusement Co. of Plttsbnrg, ng been connected either as manager or press Cooper, S. E. Francis and L. E. Marshall. ers, including a hotel for the accommodation Pa., as superintendent of their roller coaster agent with such stars as Harry Corson Clarke, if forty workingmen employed at the quarters >lant at Whalom Park, Fitchbnrg, for the com- Jane Oaker, and Virginia Drew Trescott. Notes from the James Shelby Show, luring the winter: an animal house, 60x80; ng summer. The season will formally open The new amusement resort at Nan- Greenwood. Ala.: We are playing north Florida a repository, 50x100. for storing cages; a barn Way 30, but If the weather permits the coaster where we have been showing, and only a few at :asket Beach, near Boston, known as Paragon •nd up to the present time have had a beautl 'or the accommodation of 150 horses: offlce and jlant will begin to operate about May 20. Park, comprises about twenty-five acres of ful spring, the month of March being the ireas room, 30x50: camel and elephant barn, Forest Park at Schnectady will not ground. Tbe site Is along the bonlevard, In- finest March weather we have ever experienced. 0x70. The buildings are lighted by electricity this season be under the control of the Sche- ?lndlng the famous Rockland House property. Not a single windy day throughout the month tnd are modern throughout. The show has nectady Railway Co. a> In former yean, though The enterprise, when completed, will represent whre we have been showing, and only a few at >een enlarged and thoroughly renovated In every t will be open. It Is understood that the park an Investment of fully a half million dollars. the beginning of April. The show will work lepartment. Massive carved dens take the las been leased for the summer to a persons Among the attractions will be tbe Canals of northward and make a long season. Have been >lnce of last season's cages and five more cars well acquainted with park business. Under the Venice, Arabian, Esquimaux, Japanese, Chinese, out twelve weeks this year and not a single iave been added. All new waterproof tents will new management it Is understood that there Fllllplno and Hawaiian villages. Schlltz palm »e used. On April 8 a large consignment of will be no liquor sold upon tbe grounds. The gardens, trained animal shows, mammoth losing week up to this date. nimnls were received. Including elephants and dance hall, and many other Interesting feat- Will C. Sites writes: I rejoin the white Siberian camel. Thus the Gollmar ake Is said to be a very beautiful feature. ures. Including a tower covered with myriads fcowery Brothers' Circus as general agent and irothers have advanced from a wagon show to Lincoln Park, situated on the Dela- of electric lights wblch will be startling In the railroad contractor April 25, at Shenandoah, ts present enviable position In the circus world, ware river below Philadelphia, baa been pur- way of electric Illumination. The resort opens *»., this making my second season. We open 'he old established rule still prevails—no ob- chased by a syndicate wblch will spend a large liay 30, and by arrangement with the Nan- Mere April 27 with a brand new outfit. My ectionable features of any description about amount of money on the place and open It tasket Beach Steamboat Co., fast steamers will -«rk at Center Square, Pa., will be operated by he show. next season. The plans include new trolley >Iy between the resort and Boston until late ID •v Will C. Sites Theatrical Exchange. I will and boat facilities, and the expenditure of :he evening. —* connected with the circus nntll Sept. 1, vast sums of money for amusements. The when I open the Sites Stock Co. (southern) In office of the company is in the Land Title Hillside Park, Newark, N. J., the Maryland, and will tour the South and west. Building, Philadelphia. icene of many exciting national cycling meets, H. S. Gilbert will manage the Northern Co. Luna Park at Johnstown, Pa., owned s being converted into an up-to-date pleasure The Sites Theatrical Exchange control* botb iy the professional and business men of that •esort and will be opened May 27. This park companies and the park. s In the extreme north end of the city, ac- city and managed by P, B. Caulfleld, will open cessible by steam and trolley lines, contains The Rice & Davis Shows opens Its ts season May 30. The grounds comprise some venty acres, and bas one of the finest half- season April 28 at Patton. Pa., under tbe aus- hirty-five acres of shaded landscape and a mile dirt tracks In the state, which will be plces of Dunlap and Steele. All the wagons >eantlfnl lake. Tbe resort Is provided with all utilized to feature the hippodrome and wild have been newly painted and a new tent or- PARK NOTM. he summer attractions, such as boating, batti- west exhibit of the Kemp Sisters Combination. dered. Two high-class attractions have been Will H. Fields, Hebrew comedian, ng, racetrack, theatre, roller coaster, etc. The Harry S. Healy has been entrusted with the contracted for and Mr. Frank Miller, a well- will play the parks this summer. mtlre park 1> beautifully illuminated. direction of amusements and privileges, and known showman, has been secured as general Manager Given of Amusement Park, Mat. Kusell writes from New Al- las contracted for a mammoth carousel, Ferris business manager. Tbe people engaged are Decatnr, 111., Is offering a prize of $B for the >any, Ind., tbat all his parks open May 29, wheel, house-of-too-much-trouble. and gypsy Chapman and Nelson, Mitchell Sisters, Mr. most appropriate name for that resort. xcept Glenwood Park at Frankfort. Ky., wblcb •amp. The graft element will be entirely Trlnello, Schlman and Merdock, and M. Ogden ipens May 15. The park at Lexington and •llminated. A big dancing pavilion will also and bis nine piece band. Tbe Show la routed Manager A. Ehret Is rushing repairs Trbana Park at Mattoon, 111., are new ones. >e a feature. The general management will through Pennsylvania. nd additions to Meyers Lake Park at Canton, >hlo. He expects a big season and Is preparing The other stops on his warm weather circuit >e in the hands of William B. Thaller, while Punch Wheeler writes that business re Haughton Lake at Bloomington; Webster he newspapers will be taken care of by Harry or it. Park at LaSalle, and West-end Park at Cham- tonnell, who will divide his time between Hill* with the Floto Shows Is fine. Some bad weather The German Tyroelan Alps, a feat- algn. 111., and the Grand Opera House at New ide Park and Greater Electric Park. In Texas Interfered for two or three days, but re of the late World's Fair, St. Lonls, have Albany. Ind. now In California all Is lovely. In old Mexico eclded not to open this summer on account of St. Paul, Minn., is at last to have Governor Ysabel of Sonora, and staff, visited he Sunday closing law. It is reported that the officers of he only free amusement park In the twin the show at Hermoslllo, and General Torres Hunter's Park at Wellington, Kan., mna Park at Pittsbnrg, Pa., have put them- Itles. Owing to litigation between the city and party was In attendance at Guaymas. It elves on record as being unanlmons In favor • r St. Paul and the City Railway Co., the was the first appearance there of a clrcui Ill open Its season May 16 nnder the manage- f Sunday closing. In order toi quiet the mln- amusements of the park have been delayed for menagerie, and the Inhabitants never before ient of Mr. C. E. Glaman. Vaudeville will be stry of the city and county In their fears that wo years, but the suit baa been compromised bad seen a camel and many other animals. he feature at the pavilion. he churches would he depopulated on the Sab- ind the railway company Is extending lt« The great Pacheo Family of acrobata join the L. T. Egan, orchestra leader at the ath, the management of the resort has sent racks to Phelan Park, having a large force of Floto at Pasadena, adding to Its already strong yceum Theatre, Wilmington, Del., has signed hem each a letter informing them that Luna men at work In order to have the tracks com- program. The troupe numbers seven people and contract to play at Shellpot Park. Wllmlng- 'ark would be closed on Sundays throughout pleted by May 1. Tbe amusements will be are known as tbe Chilean Wonders. on, for the summer, which opens May 30. he season. perated by the Jacob Barnet Amusement Co., Mr. John D. Carey, general press The park of the Klttanning & Leech- Indianola Park at Columbus, Ohio, nd will consist of a figure eight, toboggan, representative of Pawnee Bill's Wild West nrg (Pa.) Street Railway has been christened romlses to have some of the best accoinmorta- wo mlnature railways, dancing pavilion, house Show, writes from Pltsburg under date of enape Park, In honor of the Lennl Lenape lons of any summer resort. The dancing pa- f trouble, vaudeville theatre, pike, merry-go- April 21: "I read with pleasure your definition rlbe of Indians, the early Inhabitants of that ilion and roof garden will be out of the ordi- onnd, roller skating, and many other attrac- of a press agent and admire It for Its truth- 'Ctlon. ary for size and beauty. The Swimming lons. The lake Itself is one of the largest in fulness. It is the pre-arranged program adopted William Gross has signed contracts >ool, to he conducted by the Meyer Family, Is he northwest and will be supplied with boat! by some press agents that makes them 'a bore.' with W. J. Pllmmer to play over his circuit 00x325 feet, with cement bottom sloping from nd launches. As there are over four hundred I am glad you condemn It. No press agent ' parks nntll Aug. 1, Gross says his act la wo to ten feet. All the mechanical attractions cres of shady gronnds In tbe park much at- aklng good. He sends regards to Leon Errol. entlon will be paid to picnics; the bathing can become successful who Is not original." o be found will be installed before the open- eatures are said to be superb. At night tbe Mr. Carey has been very successful in the pro- We are in receipt of a. beautifully Ing day. May 21. Manager Miles has booked grounds will be brilliantly Illuminated. No motion of publicity for a number of the big lustrated little booklet descriptive of Wolf a number of picnics for the summer. Mr. A. Iquors will be allowed npon the ground and shows. His newspaper copy Is always fresh ake, Chambersbnrg, la. The resort appean B. Hatch is manager of concessions. nly frst-class refreshments will be served to and Interesting and serves Its pnrpoie. His o be an Ideal one and a great pleasure place The Dirigable Flying Machine Co. he thirsty and hungry. The management of experience as a newspaper man covers a wide or excursionists. is opening a small park on the Boardwalk at Phelan Park expect a million people this sum- period. Messrs. C. D. Todd and H. T. Wilder Atlantic City, N. J. A circle swing, an Indian mer and are prepared to entertain them. Xfie Billboard 21

three events of this kind, and he can be Davenport Pheasant Farm, Philippine Vll- truthfully state that in his several age and Tozlcr'a Indian Village. John L. Cost, one of the most widely years' work for street fairs he never ;nown chicken men In the country and a member saw a more enthusiasic gathering. At r the Hagerstown (Mil.) Fair Association, died Clinton, Ind., a city of 4,500 people, ecently at his palatial home In Hagerstown of the aggregate prizes amounted to less teart failure. Mr. Coat was at the head of than $300, divided into eight classes. he Hagerstown Poultry Show and was very The smallest of the three days' attend- topular. ance, estimated by conservative par- W. J. Martin, an old-time trouper, and With the advent of May the carnival is $21 (the regular one-way fare to his wife, who have been with the Hewitt Ex- Chicago, plus one dollar) plus $56.50, ties, reached between six and eight position Shows for the past four months, hare business takes on a brighter hue. thousand people. The attractions, reopened Martin's Cafe In Clarksvllle, Tenn. Then is when the carnival starts in the rate offered for the round trip from which were booked independently, During the stay of the Smith Greater Amuse- earnest and every street fair follower Chicago to Portland, or $77.50, which is consisted of a merry-go-round, Hall of ment Co. In that city all the members put up begins to realize upon what he has in- four dollars less then $81.50, the regu- Fire, Electric Wonderland, Vaudeville, at this resort. vested in the way of finances, energy lar one-way rate in effect between New Circus, Plantation, two platform shows "Trip to Niagara Falls" is the name and skill. It is a season of anticipa- York and Portland. and the local band. All did a big busi- of a new concession on The Trail at the Lewis tion, good wishes and fine prospects. The rate for the round trip to Port- and Clark Exposition. This will offer a splendid land from St. Louis, arranged some ness. The managers were unanimous example of scenic and plastic arts and will pre- in telling the writer that their receipts sent the Illusion of traveling from New York GEN. FITZHUGH LEE DEAD time ago, is $52.50, while the rate from of three days exceeded any previous to Niagara Falls, passing through Albany and St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth and Su- Buffalo en route. perior, is $45, both of these rates being week's stand. Gen. Fitzhugh Lee, the hero of three less than the regular one-way fare. The writer has found by experience wars, statesman, and general and pro- The rates which the railroads have that committees are more apt to con- sider a proposition of the above na- *************** moter and presiden of the Jamestown made are good for ninety days, but Gentlemen:— Tercentennial Exposition Co., died at not later than November 30, and pro- ture than the straight street fair, as Enclosed please find five cents for which • 11:20 p. m., April 28, at Providence vide for almost unlimited stop-over is generally put on at the present time • > send me a date book at your earliest con- • » hospital, Washington, D. C., of a strok» ART. L. EDWARDS. « i venience. The last one is filled up, and I i privilege , which make possible trips to Gen, Mgr. Great Eastern St. Fair Co i > did not lose a week's work during the « of apoplexy, with which he was at- scenic points of world renown at com- i i year 1904. I think the date book is a < > tacked early in the morning while on paratively little additional expense. < i good mascot. I am in my fifty-third week < i a train from Boston whither he had Yellowstone Park may be visited on a i i of success with The Archer-Forrester Co. < i been in the interest of the Jamestown Very truly yours, Exposition. Henry Opel. General Lee was born in Fairfax County, Virginia, in 1835, and was a ***************** * nephew of Robert E. Lee. He gradu- Chicago, Feb. 4, 1905. • > ************** ated from the United States Military (. Billboard Pub. Co., • • STREET FAIR NOTES. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Porter arrived in Academy at the age of twenty-one and > Chicago. • • The Smiths have the tintype privil- Pine Bluff, Ark., April 24, to join the Great » Gentlemen: The results obtained through « > Mundy Shows. They are delighted with the was instructor of cavalry at West fc our advertisements in The Billboard are i eges with the Whitney Amusement Co. this season. new wagon front which was made especially Point in 1860-61. He served in the i remarkable and eminently satisfactory. < > for them. Mr. Porter is a bustler and his show, Confederate army during the Civil • The number of answers we have received t t Prince Youturkey, the high-wire called Fire and Flame, will get the money. War and rose steadily in rank until he < has far exceeded our expectations, and i > walker, Is with the Gaskill Carnival Co. for The atendants will all be uniformed. i they have been from representatives of < > the season. became a Major General in 1863. His i • the very best in the profession. i > James Clayton, with the Smith bravery during that war is well known Robert B. Kellogg, .< > The Gaskill Shows open in Macon, Greater Amusement Co., reports that be has and needs no comment. After the war Steinway Hall, Chicago. i • Ga.t May 8, and play Birmingham, Ala., the made many friends in the South the past win- Gen. Lee was foremost In the endeavor i • Music Publisher. • » following week. ter, the dearest among them being Mrs. Blanche to neutralize and overcome the section- Billie Merriam's Human Spider is McDonough, a southern lady from Birmingham. * * meeting with success with the Bauscher Carni- They were quietly married April 17, during al hostilities engendered by the long ***************** the carnival's engagement at Columbia, Tenn. conflict that nearly separated the val Co. In the South. Mr. Clayton is a refined gentleman from New union. In 1886 he was elected gover- C. L. Maitland has signed his Am- York. We wish them a successful life. stop-over via the Northern Pacific phion Electric Theatre with the Col. I. N. The directors of the Hagerstown nor of Virginia, and in 1893 President route. For $11 additional to the cost of Flsk Syndicate of Shows. (Md.) Fair Association have decided to offer Cleveland made him Consul General to his excursion ticket, the visitor may J. Saunders Gordon, contracting purses amounting to $5.700 at the forthcoming Cuba. This post he held through many make the trip to Portand by way of agent for the Pain Pyrotecnic Co.. favored The fair to be held Oct. 10-13. In addition to this dangers, and against threats of per- Billboard office last week with a call. four purses of $1,000 each will be put up for one of the northern routes, and return the races. Additional grounds will be purchased sonal violence until the declaration of by a southern route through California, The Woodmen of Owensboro, Ky., and the enlarged, making, as the directors war with Spain, when he was commis- or vice versa. There are many points have contracted with the Great Mundy Shows clnim. one of the biggest fair grounds In the sioned one of he six Major Generals of great scenic and historical interest for an Inclosed carnival, week of May 22. east. Other Improvements are being made. of volunteers, and though his detach- which may be reached from Portland Geo. Davis and Harry Thomas have Notes from the Smith Greater ment, the Seventh Army Corps, was in half a day or less, at very little ex- secured the exclusive privilege for novelties Amusement Co.: Monday, April 26, found us not sent to Cuba until late in the war pense. Such side trips include a trip and the "kid rack" with the Hewitt Carnival In Clarksville, Tenn.. where the public square he rendered excellent service in the Co. was In a hustle. On account of some delay up the Columbia river, through un- the show did not open until Tuesday, and when difficult labor of organizing the army. surpassed scenery, a journey to the top Victor Wells, known as Happy Hooli- we did open there was something doing. Baby After this war he was made governor gan, who leaped the gap for the Royal Amuse- Ethel was born In this city and Is showing of Mount Hood, more than 11,000 feet ment Co. last season, will give his act thla of he provinces of Habana and Pinar high, or an excursion to the sea shore summer at Pensacola, Fla. to well filled platforms. Jim Sturges' Cre- del Rio. In 1901 he was commissioned or up the Willamette Valley, tke most tion has packed housefi every performance. a Brigadier General in the regular The Gus Meyers Monarch Amuse- Jack Shields, with his Rube and Mandy and fertile agricultural region in the world. ment Co. played to good business at Douglas, Poses Plastlque, are getting the money. Dream- army. Ariz., and made many friends. Phil. D. Green land. The Great Train Robbery. A Day In The General Lee was married in 1871 to on the spiral tower was featured. Alps, and Old Plantation are doing good. Enoch Ellen B. Fowler. They had five chil- HORSE SHOWS pleases everybody. The merry-go-round, Ferris Elaborate clusters of electric lights, wheel. Mat Gray the high diver, and other dren, three daughters and two sons, representing the final touches to the Bridge A New Field For Street Fair Followers attractions make this the biggest company ever both of whom are in the army. Two of Nations at the Lewis and Clark Exposition, framed up In this city. of his daughters married army officers. are now being placed in position. Arrangements are being made for General Lee was one of the leading The success of horse shows con- The Firemen's Fund of Newport, grand reunions of several great American fam- spirits of the coming Jamestown Expo- ducted on the streets during the past Ark., received $105.50 for their share of th» ilies at the Lewis and Clark Exposition. One sition to be held in 1907 in celebration proceeds from the recent street fair pot on of these families Is made of the Lewises "In of the first English settlement upon the two seasons in various cities opens a by the United States Amusement Co. good standing," as the requirements of the American continent. He has worked new field for followers of street fairs F. M. Barnes, of the Barnes West- Lewis Loyal Legion read. Hundreds and per- and carnivals. To a conservative ern Theatrical Agency of Chicago, Is, arranging haps thousands of Lewises from all parts of earnestly for the success of this event, thinker, to one who has been a devout to furnish the attractions for the Trl-ptate Fair the country will meet In Portland on a cer- and his loss will be a momentuous one follower of the carnival business, there to be held at Dubuque, la., this fall. tain day or set of days and get acquainted with to that enterprise. Through his efforts each other on the Exposition grounds. It Is considerable interest has been aroused can be no doubt but what some new Al. Finch, for the past three years suggested to the Exposition authorities that In ideas must be put forth to interest promoter and general agent of the Gaskill order to Insure a record-breaking attendance in his exposition, and through his per- local parties and that new fields must Shows, has again signed with the company. Be they arrange a series of family reunions some- sonal efforts the legislatures of several be put forth to interest this continually Is promoting Birmingham, Ala., for the benefit thing like this: For June, the Thompsons; for states have already begun to prepare Increasing business. of the orphans. July, the Johnsons: for August, the Wllllamses; for the event. A successor in this en- When we realize that there are more Walsh's Crystalplex Carnival Co. For September, the Jonses, and for the re- terprise will be difficult to find, in fact opened Its spring and snmer season at Dexter, maining fifteen days of the fair, to October 15, it is doubful whether a man possessed than four times as many street shows Mo., April 24. Mr. Henry Walsh writes that the Smiths. This would make a constantly In- as compared with three years ago, and their wlntey business has been larger than any creasing attendance sure, and with only two of such potent influence and endowed that they are continualy increasing, of the past seasons. weeks for the Smltha It would be necessary to with that public spirltedness so char- we come to the conclusion that we continue the Exposition another month. acteristic of he man can be found to C. J. Weaver writes that he has a There is being organized in Pitts- take up the work to which he has must look to the future mode of con- town of 10,000 "squared" for a good carnival burg. Pa., one of the largest carnival organiza- ducting and presenting them. And this company, and that managers who contemplate tions that will take the road this season. The given spirit and life. brings us to the point of which I wish playing northern Pennsylvania may do well to Continental Amusement & Exposition Co. la the to speak briefly, horse shows in con- communicate with him. name of the new concern which will carry all WHAT IT WILL COST Prof. Ed. R. Hutchison, the "Human new tents, a handsome band wagon, Ferris junction with street fairs. Bomb," has been engaged by the Huntingdon wheel, golden chariot and five feature free acts. Carnival managers, why not cut out (Pa.) Fair Association as a special feature for The outfit as a whole Is built upon new lines The lowest rates ever made for a con- some of the expense of carrying your their coming fair. This will make Prof. Hutchi- tinental trip, which make it possible free acts and instruct your agents to son's fifth year at this fair. for a person living in the east to visit wake up the horse show idea as a The Diving Elks, Rox and Cuba, be- **************** the Lewis and Clark Exposition for drawing attraction? The proposition longing to W. H. Barnes, will be shipped to Fatton, Pa., Feb. 24, 1905. . less than the regular one-fare rate, Is well worth the time and money re- Portland, Ore., this spring, where they will *The Billboard, • . be featured with Mr. Barnes' trick horse, Cincinnati, Ohio. i i have just been decided upon by the Quired and you will find, if your ex- Trlxle, during the Lewis and Clark Exposition. Gentlemen: The Billboard Is the me- • • Central Passenger Association, which perience is along the same line as dium through which to advertise. We got i > has ratified the action of the Trunk mine, that there is no possible propo- Officials of the Lewis and Clark Ex- splendid results from our ad. • • position have decclded to change the location Respectfully yours, « i Line Association to that effect. sition that you can think of which of the aerodrome. In preference to the penin- Dunlap & Steele, i > The rates now agreed upon are one will interest the people and get them to sula, the aerodrome will be located near the * Mgrs. Rice & Davis' Consolidated Shows, i . dollar plus the regularfirst-clas s onetalkin- g as a horse show. 'Tis not the American Inn and will be known as the Aero- way fare to Chicago, plus the rate of amount of the premiums offered In the nuatlc Concourse. * * $56.50 offered for the round trip to various classes, but the fact that Mr. Dick A. Fulton writes from Okla- **************** Portland from that city. The regular Blank's horse won flrs prize over all homa City, Okla., as follows: I have been called and will probably cause some of them "to sit fare one way from Chicago to Port- others at the show, and so on. The to San Antonla, Tex., to join the Great Parker up and take notice." Senor Gato's Royal Mexi- Amusement Co. for two weeks. Then I go to can Band. Buckskin Ben's Wild West. Al. G. land is $61.50, five dollars more than best lady rider should receive a pre- Des Molnes, la., to open the Parker attractions Barnes' Animal Show, Wallace's Vanity Fair, the special round-trip rate. The effect mium, as well as the prettiest rig or at Ingersoll Park. Hashash * Charleson's A Trip Down The Nile, of the arrangement now in force there- turnout. James P. Thornton writes: I wish to Circus Maxims, Electric Theatre, The Midget fore, is to make the round-trip rate In Chicago and New York, as we thank all who have answered my ad. In a recent City, Port Arthur and the talking horse will be from points east of Chicago four dol- all know, the horse show is society's Issue of The Billboard. I have signed with H. among the attractions. All objectionable feat- greatest event. Patrons prepare for It S. Tennlss' Electric Show at Lake View Park, ures will Be eliminated. The shows open In lars less than the regular one-way rate Terre Hante, Ind., for the season. The ad. the heart of Plttsbnrg with a two weeks' to Portland. For example, the regular months and months ahead, and why brought me many offers. stand. Major I. B. Blng Is secretary and treas- fare from New York to Portland Is should it not be the same in the small- urer, Col. W. H. Fremont Is general manager The unusual participation In the and W. J. Hewitt 1» general agent. These $81.50, and from New York to Chicago er cities, though, of course, upon a Lewis and Clark Exposition by concessionaries gentlemen are all well and favorably known $20. The round-trip rate to Portland smaller scale. has necessitated the abandonment of the Ex In the business and a successful season is during the Lewis and Clark Exposition Last season the writer conducted perlmental Gardens. These will give way to prophesied. Ttie Billboard

„ Carpenter, A. B. Bwin, Geo., cr. Oell- Henry Com. and Vand. McCarty, L. A. Peterson, Gns (Cane Stephens, Frank Carray, Dan man (Write N. Y. Co., J. C., Mgr. McClanahan, Ike Rack Man) (Write N. Y. Offlce) AVtwMWff/MtflWf /§| Carter, J. C., Dlavolo Offlce) Hepburn, Jack McClanahan, Frank Phillips, Clyde Stevens, W. C. (Write N. Y. Offlce) Faust, Joe Hereford, Jesse McDonnell. T. D. PhilMpl. H. L. Stevens, Wm. Carver, Dr. (Rifle Fay's Electric Show Herkenrod, Wm. MoCrea, Jas. Phlpps, Col. E. I. Steward, Arthur Shot) Felton, G. M. (High Herman. Lawson McDonald, Chas. H. Plllbean Bros. Stewart, Ed. C. LETTER-BOX Cassmicr, Prof. Diver) Herndon, Arthur McGlnnis, J. D. Pierce, Robert L. Stldolph, E. W. B MAS if \kr Chaffee, Dr. Frank R. Fel'tus, Jno. R. Hernton, Arthur McGlocklln, John (Acrobat) Stinson, Phil [j __— JJy Chamberlain, Gurden Ferris, Wiley Herschel, Wm. McGulre, C. L. Plank, J. H. Stone, Harry and Nick Chapin, W. (Write N. Ferris, W. L. Bewitt, Geo. (Speller) McGurvey, Patrick Pickett, David Myres Y. Offlce) Flck, Edw. HIckev. T. H. McHaughton, T. R. Pollay, H. R. Stone. Pan! Our readers a»'/ stifcucrtber* in nil CMe* arr tnvttert to Charlies Carn. Co. Fields, Mark Hill H P. Mclhvaln, Walter lollock, Fred R. Stone, Earl avail themsrlve* of "The #t7MwardV mail .torujiraina Charlton, Francis T. Flnney, Jameson Lee Hill' & Elmore McKenna, Eugene P. Pollock, H. Perry Stoop, Henry system. M « /mve an- experienced clerk in charge of this Ohelew, Alfred Fltzbutler, Wm. Hill J. T. McLobe, Albert (Write N. Y. Offlce) Stout, Willie deportment. Hi keeps track oJ people and forwards Christy & Willis Flamant, Jas. Hill J. P. McNerney, Edward J. Porter, Herbert Stout, Victor 'lifir matt whenever possible^ the moment it is recetpfd, Church & Kllllan Flash Carn. Co., Capt. 'hint nc'iiiliifi delay. Letters are only advertised when Hiuebaugh, C. G. and Dennis (Write N. Y. Offlce) Stover, Frank ws do not know the whereabouts of the persons to whom Circus Day Co., A., Fleming, Chas. (Col- Hlnman, Dr. MeQuinn, Wm. J. Potter, H. B. Straus, Louis Jusv are aildrested Letters advertised Jor four weeks Mgr. ored) Hockey, Harvey Glbbs Madison, Wm. Potter, E L. Strettl, R. (Write N. mil uncalled Jor toilt be returned to tits post ojfice Clancy, Fred M. Fletcher, Chas. L. Hoeffler's Shows, Mgr. Maltland & Pascatel Potts & Potts Y. Offlce) circular* postal cards and newspapers excluded 1 ' Clark, Geo. F. Flint. Geo. Gates Hoffman, J. S. Moley. John Powell, Wm. F. Strong, Chas. J. Cur* T- • *r-yiarded without expense Clark, E. B. Florence, Al. Holland, John J. Manley, C. W. Prescott, Frank Stuart, Jim Clark Bros.' Show, Folsom, Robert Holland W. H. Mantelle Opera Oo. prlngle's Comedy Co., Stubblefleld Trio Mgr. Forneri, R. F. Homand, Henry Marcum, Geo. John Stuck, Jess Clark, C. H. Forster, W. H. (Writ* Horton Co., John Margulls, Prof. Proud, O. C. 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Mason & White Show, Wallace Stock Oo. Taylor, W. B. Bourne. Mrs. Dorothy and Battle) Colbert, Wm. R. (Piano Player) Jack Co., Diamond Mgr. (Write N. Y. Offlce) Taylor, Bennle Brehany, Louise Siarlow, Ernie "Rip" (Boss Canvas) Gardner, Frank A. Jackson, George Mason Bros.' 0. T. C. Reese, J. G. Teets Show Bridge, Miss Lole Marshall, Mrs. LeoB Colburn, J. A. Gardner, J. E., cr. (Col Comedian) Co., Mgr. Reeves. G. W. Tenney, Harry Brown. Marie V» . Collrldge (Write N. Y. Warren & Gardner Jahn & McFartan Mathies, Marvin Reid, Harold Terrell, Edward, Mgr. Brownwood, Vergle Mason. Mrs. Nola Office) (Write N. C. Offlce) James R B. Matthews. Harry and Remington, Wm. Ti-rry, Leonard Bryan, Mde. Mildrla (Write N. Y. Of.) Cole, J. E. Garrlty, M. F. James Bros. Florence Iteno, Richard Thayne, Jno. Bush. Mrs. Louis R. Maithews, Maggie Collins, Chas. Gay Ola Sports Co., James. Louis Mausy, Barry Reese, Frank Thompson, J., Mgr. Butler, Minnie Matthews, Harry and Collins, Melville S., Mgr. Jarraril B. H. Maxim & Gray P.hine, R. M. (B-"tooted Horse) Cavanaugb, Mrs. Florence Mgr. Gebhart, Chas. (Write Jeffries' Dick Mayo, Edgar (Write Rhodes, W. H. Three Cousins' Big Mary Metcalf, Mrs. Ora Collins. Stewart J. N. Y. Offlce) Jerome & Edwards N. Y. Offlce) Rice & Crawford City Show, Mgr. Christine, Millie Miller, Dollle Combs, Geo. George, Jacob Johnson, Abner Meller, H. A. Rice, R. G. Thurston, H. B. Clark Grace Mofflth, Marie Conkle. Will H. George, James A. Johnson Chas. G. Mercer, R. J. Rice's Latest Sensa- Thurston, Boward Clifton, Sarah A. Moore, Mrs. Jim Oonklln, E. D. Gettle Bros.' Shows, Inhnion Charles Meredith Trio, The tlon. Prof. (Magician) Crane, Effle Morrocak, Madame Connors, Frank Mgr. (Write NY. Offl=e) Meridlth, L. E. Richardson, G. T. Tolley, Geo. Davenport, Mollle Mortimer, W. A. and Continental Cam. Co. Gibbons, P. H. Toller R T. Merrlam, Billle (Actor) Toube, Ira Davis, Mile. Ownes Duryea. May Cook, J. L. Glbbony, W. C. Jones,' Earl D. Mexican Bill's Show, Richardson, John E. Toube, Ira (Write N. Deneen, Roxey Morton. Dorothea Cooper, John G. Gibson, J. H. Jordan James Mgr. Rick. C. Y. Offlce) Desmond, Miss S. B. (Write N. Y. Of.) Corban, A. L. Gildie, H. L. Juce. Windy Meyer, M. H. Rlckard. Ed. Treyser, Geo. A. Treas Dletricks, The (Fred Much, Mrs. Susie Corbou, E. G. Gllette Show, C. M. f W F (Write N. Micro Show. Mgr. Rlckewells Trip to The Orient, and Luellah) Nelson, Christine Corbitt, S. E. Gill, W. C. Y Office) Miller, F. A. Riley, Sidney Mgr. Dockman, Marie Norton. Belle Oorrigan, Einmet Gill, Jim Kartell, Frank Miller. Fred (The K. Hitehey, Claude Trip to Chinatown Oo. Driver. Anna (Write Ormsbee, Helen B. Costella, Chas. Gillingfliam, Al. J. Karmont, Temple C. Kid) Roach. Frank Trlpp, H. A. (Writ* N Y. Offlce) Pierce, Mrs. Jessie Coupe. Col. Giant's Comedy Co., Katzies, H. Mills, Webb Poach, Prof. N. Y. Offlce) Duryea, May (Write Polmatier, Miss S. Courtney, O. W. Mgr. Kaiilbach, Walter Mills. Geo. H. 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Velare, Curtis Fletcher, Isabel Ritchie, Louise Crowe, S. A. Gorman, A. F. Kilron & Button N. Y. Offlce) Robinson, W. H. Vest, Deal (Black (Write N. Y. Of.) Ritchie. Mrs. Carrie Cunningham, Al. C. Gorman, Harry (Drt- Kirstein. Robert Moore, Mr. Rodney & Kellogg Face Comedian) Ford, Mrs. Mary Robertson, Fannie Cupers, Edward V Ter) Klrpatrlck. R. D. Moore, Harry Rondeau, B. H. Vldoeg, Wm. Formes, Grace Sanger, Emily (Write Currle. W. K. Gormaly, Happy Bill Klein, J. A. Moore, Lou W. Rosa. Bmll Voerg & Welda Foster, Marie N. Y. Offlce) Czarllnsky, C. K. Goyert & Stegmler Knight, J. Victor Moore. Chas. Rose, Arthur Voerg, Frank A. Frees. Mrs. Zplla Scliroy. 'Bessie D'Asta, Capt. Grabach-Schossllng Kohlcr & Kohler Morgan, Chae. Rose, F. T. Vose, Tommy (Write N. Y. Of.) Scott, Carrie DeJ>aney, James Grace, P. E. Kubernus, W. (Mull- Morris, R. L. Rose, Col. O. H. Waddell, Do« Glllispie, Emma Scott. Millie DeLayne, J. Graham, E. S. clan) Morris, W. A. Ross, W. B. Wagner, The Great Godkin, Cathrlne Sechrest, Mrs. J. N. DeMonleo. Geo. Graham, H. J. Kokemiller, Frank C. Mortimer, W. A. Ross, Walter (Everett walte, Fred B. Gondon, Lulie Southers, Mrs. M. P. DeOsta, Capt. Graham's So. Speclal- LaCroix (Aeriallst) (Write N. Y. Offlce) & Ross Med. Co.) Wallace, Franklyn Gowango, Princess Stewart. Mrs. D. L. DeSantanelll, Dr. ty Co., Mgr. LaVelle Col Wm. A. Mortimer, W. A. and Uc.ssi, Tlhree Bros. Wallas, Blllle (Writ* Green, Lanra Sylva, Marguerita (Hypnotist) Grant, Roland LeClend, Chas. Duryea, May Roussey, Dr. 0. B., N. Y. Office) Hart. Bess (or Le- Terry, Ellen DeShetley-Verbeck Graves, Lee LeCompte, Harry S. Morton Co., The (Rep- Mgr. Walllngford, W. H. land) Todd, Karon C. Cam. Co. Gray's Wonder Work Hearts, Mrs. Billy Turner. Georgia LeRoy. F. T. ertolre) Royal Reception Co., Walter, John H. DeVault, B. (Write ers, Dr. LeRoy, Bob Mosely, M. A.. Mgr. Mgr. Ward, James R. Mgr. Tt.xedo Ladles' Band, N, Y. Offlce) Gray, Clarence B. Ladovlco, Al. Muller, Jos^ Mgr. Royal American Washbnrn, Leon Heatt, Ester Mgr. DeVere, Edw. Gray, John H. Lafavette. The Great Mulvey & Ward Shows, Mgr. (Write N. Y. Offlce) Heffner. Myrtle V'anSorn, Madame Dale, Jas. H. Great Eastern Shows, Lalloo, Mr. Murdy, Sam Russell, T. J. (Write Waters, Charlie Hendrlcks, Rose and Vernon, Minnie Daly, F. Edward Mgr. Lamar Spec. Concert Murphy, Roy E. N. Y. Offlce) Waters, Harry (Ra«- Blanche \!ncent, Madame May Damon, Bob Greely, Geo. Co., Mgr. Murphy, T. H. St John, Frank tus) Hdllman. Mollle (Palmist) Darlington, Harry Green, J. Ellsworth Hope, Beryl Wells. Marie Lambert. Col. S. K. Murphy, Mr. (Baby (Write N. Y. Offlce) Weatherhead, N. Howard, Eva Wllard, Mrs. Maud Darnall, J. J. (Write N. Y. Offlce) Lander, Ben. J. Rack Man) St. Julian, Harry Weaver. B. W. Hugart. Marlon Zavltz, Mrs. Rltt Daub. Jack Greene, C. D. Lare. Jas. H. Murray, Chas. J. St. Onge, Fred Weavers, Aerial Hull, Grayce Zeller. Marie Dawson, James Gregory-Carr Dramatic Larey Geo. C. Murry. John Jr. (Tin- Samayoa, M. Weber, Gustav A. Davenport, Wm. M. Co. La tamus, G. L. type Man) Sands, W. E. Weinhoff, Owing Davenport J. T. Griffin Pete Lawrence, Ed. Myers. Nick ana Sanford, Fred (Pop (Write N. Y. Offlce) GENTLEMEN'S LIST. Davenport, Lew F. Haenssennan, H. Q. L. Laymon, Harry Harry Stone Corn Man) Welsmer, Phil Davis, BenJ. F. Hahn. Arthur Leakf M. My Friend From Ar- Sapp, Joe (Musician) Welch, Barry Acker, M A. Benson, G. D. Davis, Harry Haines, Chas. Leaven, Tim kansas Co., Mgr. Satterlee, Gale Wentworth, Cbas. Adalr. Artie Berger, J. S. Davis Show (E. F. Haines, Nat Lefever & Tossell Nance, P. W. Sawcrante & Bartlett'i Weston Air Brak* Oo. Adams, J. Frank Berlin, Sam Davis, Mgr.) Hale, Jas. F. Lefkowltz. Herman Nelrer, Frank Show vt ewhoff, Orving Addlson, J. F. Bernstein, Joe Davidson, Jack A. Hall, Mike (Comedian) New Century Enter- Schaefer, Frank White, Eugene Addlson. Nelson Bernstein, Issy Davidson. Link Hallard, L. H Lelntz Everett tainers, Mjrr. Schnoor, Otto White Eddie W Agent B. O. P. (Write N. Y. Of.) Day, C. Mack Balliday, G V. Leonard, Alexander L. Newell & Niblo Schrelber. Steve White' Slave Co., Mgr. Ahl Med. Co., Ed. Billings, Gay Debolt, Emerson Balpert, Max (Novelty Leonard, Albert New York and London Schult, Col. Magnus Whlteman, Dr. X. W. Alder, W. F. Blackmore, Ted Dee, Roy Man) Leonard, Jack (Bas» Carnival Co. Schultz, Ed. Whitman, Benry Allen, Harry (Writ* Blasser, F. W. Delaporte, Wm. Hamilton, Chas. Singer) NIas, I. Scott's City Shows, G. \vhlttier, H. H. N. Y. Offlce) Blitz, Frank R. Delllnger, W. H. Hamilton, E. B. Leonard. Frank (Door Nix Family Jolliers, . W., Mgr. Whittman Comedy Co., Aliens, Albert Bloom, Paul Domain, Frank Hammersteln, E. B. Talker) Mgr. Seaman & Matchette Mgr. Alplna Concert Co., Bolder, W. F. Dennis Stock Co., Mgr. Hammersteln. H. L. Leone H Nixon, Elmer Sct-rs, A. S. Wlken'lglht. Joe Mgr. Bonnelll, Wm. D'Espa, Ernest Hand, Prof. (Hpynot- Leslie', Walter M. Noble, F. C. Stwell, Thos. H. Willard, Harry (Write Alpolnt, Joe Bonnelll, Jas. Dlckson, J. B. 1st) Levl Maurice Noonan. M. Frederick Seymour, Donna N. Y Offlce) Ambark. Muly Booth, Lyman A. Dletricks, The (Fred Handley, W. W. Levitt, Victor D. Norman. Howard Shackelport, Stearllng willard, Herbert American Am. Co. Beno, Mr. and Luellah) Handy, Nov. Co. Levy, R. S. (Write N. Y. Offlce) Shaw, Capt. B D. (Trombone) Anderson, Mr. Bostock-Ferrarl Carn. Dlllae, John W. Hanel's Trained Anl- Lewis, G. P. Norrls & Howe's Show Shaws, Aerial Williams Vaud. Circus Ancient Rome Co. Co. Dillae. Max mal Shows, Prof. Lewis, Robt. (Snake Novelty Carn. ft Am. Shears, Al. Williams, W. 0. Andrews, Fred Bover. Willis E. Dillinger, A. R. Hanold. Wm. W. Man) Co. Shelby, D. R. Williams Blllle Angeroth, Billy (Write N. Y. Offlce) DIttgen, Geo. A. Happuch, W. A. Lewis. Daniel Ross Nugent, J. W. Shepherd, G. B. Manne'Elec. Show) Armfleld, Ollle Brarter, Prof. (Hyp- Diving Elks, Mgr. Harris & Hlnes (Write N. Y. Offlc») Nugent, John P. Shepherd, Frank Williams Show, Wai- Arnold. Chas. notlst) I'lxey, Harry B. Harris, Ed. Lewis, C. B. (King of Knife Sherman, Robt., Mgr. |.,,.,. Mgr Arnold. Ainsworth Brewer, T. B. Dodd & Kellems Barrls, Perry P. Lewis & Brown Tent Boards) Sid (Bass Vocalist) Williams, J. W. Arthur's "A Study In Brlglla, Mlchele Doll, Chas. H. Harrison, Sam Show Nye's Show, Tom Simpson, Woody J. Wllsey, Charley Scarlet," Mgr. Brittian. Frank Donahoe, Chas. Barrlson, V. H. L & H. Franklyn, Mgr. Slagle, James B. Wilson, Fred Austin. J. O. (Writ* (Ferris Wheel Bed) Doherty, Frank J. (Write N. Y. Office) L. & H. (Write N. Y. O'Brien, Billy Smith, Harry Wilson, Tommy N. Y. Offlce) Brook's Musical Com- Doran. Martin (Write Hatch, Bob (Write N. Offlce) Oatman. J. T. Smith, 0. W. Wilson Stock Co., Austins, The Great edy Co.. Mgr. N. Y. Offlce) Y. Offlce) Llndall, Chas. B. Olympia Opera Co., S'aiitn, Simon P. Frederick H., Mgr. Ayer, J. F. Brooks, P. L. Dorln, W. F. Hathaway, Sid Llngl, Geo. The B. III. Brown. Percy (Write gm'th Bros. Wilson, M. D., Shad- Dorsey, B. Hartlgan, W. H. Lingard, Nelson Onge, Fred H. (Oom- Sun! h, Clinton R. ows O{ The Gallows Bacon, E. R. N. Y. Offlce) Dubec Animal Show Hartsook, Hays (Wrlte N. Y. O«ce) edy Cyclist) Smith, Wm. H. M. (Write N. Y. Offlce) Bacon, E. R. (Writ* Brown, Benry Dumitrescu, Mlttu Hattiner, P. H. Llnson Bros. Oppenheimer, L. Smith, Blnnle Wlmmer Pub. Co. N. Y. Offlce Brown, R. Billiard Dumont, Arthur (Write N. Y. Offlce) Lltt, G. A. (Promoter) Orr. Charlie Snyder, Frank Winner Concert and Barfleld. R. B. (Col- Brown, Charley Dye, E. H. Hay, Doc I.ockwood, Jack Orr. Claud Sonscrant, John Am. Co.. Don M. ored Showman) Bryant, Geo. Kakes, Charles Hayter & Janet I^iCkwood Expo. Co., Orton, Norman Sousa, Geo. J. Mgr Barnes. Mr.. Mgr. Bryant, Joe Farl, Frank Hawkins, W. W. H. W. Osborn Dramatic Co. Sonthworth, W. S. Winstock, Melvln Q. (Trlcksey) Buckeye State Cam. Farley, John Hawkins, Ralph loeb. Carl L. Osenton. Lansdowne Spaun, Byron (Write Wiseman Clint J. Bartel, W. H. Co. Eckman, A. Hawley, Walter Long, Frank O. Owen, Wm. N. Y. Offlce) wolf. Maurice Bartlett, H. C. Burg, Klnney (Tin- Edgar, E. J. Hayan, Carl F. (Theatre Tronpe) Owens, Wm. Spencer, Alvln Wolfe, Harrison J. Barton, John A. tyi>e) Rdwards, Paul Havs, Tom I/oorrlng. Albert Owens. John T. Spofford, Eugene, Mgr. wood, Roy Bassage, Bert Burke, James (or Kee Edwards. Frank Hays. Ed. C. Lotto, Wm. (High Palmer's U. T. C. Co., Staley. Prof. John Woodford, M. B. Bateman, J. Frank Wee) Elrich, Clarence Havter, Billy Diver) Mgr. Stambuch, Harry Wood's Show, Wm., Bates, S. F. Burns, Thomas Elsfeldt, K. Helton, Ed. Lowell, Thomas S. Parllmen, Red Stamey Shows, Vlgr. Mgr Baurns, Wllbert Buskey, John Elliott, Col. Henderson, John Ludlng Show (Write Patten, Burton Stanley, N. M. (Write Wooley Concert Co., Baxter. Fred Calver, Vic Ellis, Charlie (Write Henderson lOc. Show, Lucas, C. B. Patton, W. B. N. Y. Office) Wright, H. W., Mgr. Bayllss. Dr. Sam'l L. Camm, Prof. A. N. Y. Offlce) Mgr. N. Y. Offlce) Pearce, G. Star & Crescent Cam. Wylie, Harry S. Bayrooty, Jos. Candy (Write N. Y. Empire Palace Show, Hendrlcks, Ross and lundy, Stewart Pearson, Harry A. Co. Yoke. Wm. H. Belcw, "Spider"(Hlgn Offlce) Mgr. Blanche Lynch, Frank B. (Write N. Y. Offlce) Starlew, Kid (High Tonng, Norman H. Diver) Camp Cam. Co.,0. H. Ennor, John Henrv. Cortney Lvnch, Joe Peck, Geo. (Write N. Diver) (Specks) Bell, Edw. H., Mgr. Canon. Chas. E. Evans. Ed. (Driver) Henry Minstrel Co., McAdow, Dudley, M£-. Y. Offlce) Steck, F. W. Zantour. Salall Bennet, Brlggs Carlos, P. A. Bwings, Ed. The HI McAllister. T. E. Perrlgo. Paul A. Stetson & Co., Walter Zarrow, L. Bennett, Wm., Mgr. Carltons, The Musical Faulkner, James Henry, J. B. McBee, W. P. Pete, Wm. M. Stevlns, Harry A. Zerro (Illusionist) Billboard 23

Orpheus Trio (Pastor's): New York City, 1-6. Additional Performers' Dates. Orpheum Comedy Four (Keeney's): Brooklyn, N. Y., 1-6. Offerman A Williams (Keeney's): Brooklyn, N. Adgle's Lions (O. 0. H.): Wheeling, W. Va., Y., 1-6. 1-6; (G. O. H.) Plttsburg, Pa., 8-13. Powers & Theobald (Acme): Sacramento, Cal., Alt cms. The (Novelty): Omaha, Neb., 1-6. 1-6; (Unique) San Jose 8-13. All & Pelser (Lyceum): Wilmington, Del., Piccolo Midgets (Victoria): New York City, 1-6 -WANTED- 1-3; (Taylor's) Camden, N. J., 4-6. Patrice (Amphion): Brooklyn, N. Y., 1-6. Alton & Thelma (Keith's): New York City, 1-6. Raymond, Carl (Lyceum): Ogden, Utah, 1-6;2 Good Shows. •• Ghost Show." Glass Show, Aquenalda, Rose (Hyde & Behman's): Brook- (Family) Park City 8-13. lyn, N. Y., 1-6. Reyno & Richards (Keith's): Philadelphia, Pa., or others tha.t have Good Fronts. Barrett Sisters (Orpheum): New Orleans, La., 15-20. 1-6; (East End Park) Memphis, Tcnn., 8-13. Rice Family (G. 0. H.): Plttsbnrg, P»., 1-6. Like to hear from Good All Round People for Stadium Act. Geo. Jenner Bennett & Rich (Keith's): Philadelphia, Pa., llooney, Katie (Keeney's): Brooklyn, N. Y.,1-6. 1-0; (Hurtlg & Seamon's) New York City, Redford & Winchester (Pastor's): New York write. Will buy 60 foot Baggage Car. Legitimate Privileges come on. 8-13. City, 1-6. Swell opening for Gypsy Camp. No exclusive!, only Confetti, bought by Bush, Frank (Columbia): Cincinnati, O., 1-0. Sullivan, Champion & Smith (Academy): Pltts- Rudolph Bros. Barkers, Great (Pastor's): New York City, burg. Pa., 1-6; (Columbia) Cincinnati, G.,8-13. 1-6. Sanford, Florllla (Bell): Oakford, Cal., 30-May •Byrne, John H. W. & Co. (West Side): Janes- 6; (O. H.) Provo City, Utah, 8-13. Tllle, Wls., 1-6; (Bijou) Marlnette 8-13. Spissell -Bros, and Mack (Woolworth's Roof Bijou Comedy Four (Star): Brooklyn, N. Y., aGrden): Lancaster, Pa., 1-6. 1-6; (Gaiety) Brooklyn 8-13. Sheep Bros. (Orpheum): Minneapolis, Minn.,1-6. Burton Bell Klucers (Star): Portland, Ore., Barkoiit Carnival Company, Stevens, Edwin (Colonial): New York City,-16. 24-May 6. Spook's Minstrels (Proctor's 23rd St.): New Ronceverte, W. Va., May 1st to 6th; Elkins, W. Va., 8 to to 13th; Piedmont, BrownliiR, Flora & Co. (Empire): Albany, N. York City, 1-6. Y., 1-6. Smith & Campbell (Pastor's): New York City, W. Va.. 15th to 20t,h: Cumberland, Md.. L'2nd to 27th Bryant & Saville (Howard): Boston, Mass., 1-6; 1-6. (Cainden) Camden, N. J., 813. Sullivan & Pasquelena (Hyde & Behman's): Burke & Dempsey (Poll's): Hartford, Conn., Brooklyn, N. Y., 1-6. The Laughing Gallery. 1-6; (Poll's) Springfield, Mass., 8-13. St. John and DoForrest (Amphion): Brooklyn, Burkhart & -Berry (Pastor's): New York City, N. Y., 1-6. A recognized success at the leading amusement resorts, but sel- 1-6. St. John & Nieolal (People's): Cincinnati, 0., Beverly & Danvers (Pastor's): New York City, dom seen outside the larger cltlei. Owlnff to the enormous cost of 1-6. 1-G; (Buckingham) Louisville, Ky., 8-13. the i?la»s mirrors. After experimenting the past two years with a Bclmont, Joe (Keith's): New York City, 1-6. Toblns, Musical (Proctor's 23rd St.): New view of producing a satisfactory substitute for class in Laughing Barry & Johnson (Amphlou): Brooklyn, N. York City, 1-6. Uallerl's. we are now offering a mirror made of a highly polished Y., 1-6. Tasmunians, Three (Hyde & Behman's): Brook- composition metal, having same appearance, producing same Basque Quartet (Hyde & Behman's): Brook- lyn, N. Y., 1-6. effects, and aniwering the purpose as well as the most costly glass. lyn, N. Y., 1-6. Vardaman (Grand): Reno, Nev., 24-May 6. They are the only practical mirrors for traveling purposes. Our Cox, Miss Ray (Amphlon): Brooklyn, N. Y.,1-6. Valmore & Horton (Starl: St. Paul, Minn., 1-6; experience and facilities enable us to sell a set of these mirrors, Carttvell & Harris (Aiuphlon): Brooklyn, N. (Folly) Chicago, 111., 8-13. with most correctly designed curves, and of best material and Y., 1-6. White & Melburn (Bijou): Quincy, 111., 1-6; workmanship, at a very low price. Write for particulars, Couture & Gillette (Pastor's): New York City, (Gaiety) Springfield 8-13. Wilson, Tony (Chase's): Washington, D. C.,1-6. J. M. NAUGHTON, Amusement Construction Company, 1-6. Williams & Tucker (Keith's): New York City, Comstock, Laura (Pastor's): New York City, 120 S, High Street. Columbus, Ohio. 1-6. 1-6. Cunning (Hyde & Behman's): Brooklyn, N. Y., Wilson, George (Keith's): New York City, 1-6. 1-6. Williams, Jud (Pastor's): New York City, 1-6. CRESTLINE, OHIO Del-A-Phone (Corinthian): Rochester, N. Y., Warburg, Al. O. and Marie Casmere (Keeney's): 1-U; (Star) Toronto, Ont., 8-13. Brooklyn, N. Y., 1-6. 9 D's l)'s (Majestic): Kansas City, Mo., 1-6; World's Trio (People's): Cincinnati, O., 1-6; (Crystal) St. Joseph 8-13. (Buckingham) Louisville, Ky., 8-13. JVIay Festival Dixon, Hurt and Leon (Bijou): Dubuque, la., Yorke & Adams (Victoria): New York City, 1-0. 1-13. Zutka (Amphlon): Brooklyn, N. Y., 1-6. Daruiody (Palace): Boston, Mass., 8-13. WEEK OF MAY I5-2O, I9O5 Delmore, John and Emily Darrell (Family): ADDITIONAL ROUTES. Talk about n KCXK! one—well, this Is coins: to be1 one for concessionaires. PAY DAYS: Penna Gloversvllle, N. Y., 1-6. (Received too late for classification.) Kallroad Shops pays Mnjr l-'th: Schislt Bic Stove Works pays i:«h: Pump Works pays 13th; D'ArvllIe Sisters (O. H.): Augusta, Ga., 24- Burch I'low Works pays 13th: Blir 4 Kallroad pays Ilith. I-'KEE ON Til K STKKKTS.—Attrac- May U. A Royal Slave (Gordon & Bennett's Northern), tion: I loss & Naumann 10 Kin Shows. CAKS KTX TO Manstteld, O.. Bucyrus, Shelby, Gallon Daniels, Walter (Keeney's): Brooklyn, N. Y.,1-6 Dave H. Woods, mgr.: Hlbbing, Minn., 3; and lots of others. Address all mail to A. V. GOKMAX, Crestline. Ohio. Dalley, Peter F. (Orpheum): Brooklyn, N. Y., Duluth 4-5; Superior, Wis., 6; Hayward 8; 1-6. Spooner U; Rice Lake 10; Cumberland 11. DeKas Trio (Proctor's 23rd St.): New York A Royal Slave (Gordon & Bennett's Southern), City, 1-6. Henry M. Blackaller, mgr.: Lebanon, Pa., WANTED : Ganival and Shews for SEGCALUM PARK, Gallon. Ohio, Esmeralda Sisters (Poll's): Hartford, Conn.,1-6 3; Columbia 4; Gettysburg 5; Wayuesboro 6; IM:I\ II.I.S.I.N FOlt SALIC.- Plnlay & Burke (Colonial): New York City, 1-6 Chainbersburg 8; Carlllse 0; Altoona 10. | Park under New Management this year. ICI < Kl It BROS., Mars. Ford & Gehrue (Colonial): New York City, 1-6. A Little Outcast (E. J. Carpenter's): Winona, Gardner & Vincent (Keith's): New York City, Minn., 8; Rochester 8; Red Wing 10; Wabash 1-6; (Orpheum) Brooklyn 8-13. 11; Durand, Wis., 12; Chippewa Falls 13. THE ST. LOUIS ICE CREAM CONE CO. Gardner A Murray (People's): Cincinnati, O., 1-6; (Buckingham) Louisville, Ky., 8-13. A Trip to Egypt, C. H. Kerr, mgr.: Mason The Original Maiufacturers if Cones. Gaylor & Grnll (Standard): St. Louis, Mo., City, la., 3; Waterloo 4; Muscatlne 5; Mollne, 1-6; (Century) Kansas City 8-13. 111., 6; Rock Island 7; Clinton, la., 8; De- 154 S. Water St. Chicago, III. Glrard & Gardner (Keith's): New York City,1-6 corah ft; Winona, Minn., 10; LaCros.de, Wls., Our cones wore the greatest moneymakers at World's Fair Grant, Alf (Amphlon): Brooklyn, N. Y., 1-6. 11; Madison 12; Janesville 13. Hlgglns & Bergman (People's): Cincinnati, Tane, Walter: Eau Claire, Wis., 1-6; Ashland Our ovens have the latest improvements. O., 1-6; (Buckingham) Louisville, Ky., 8-13. 8-13. Single oven operates two irons on one flre, Hall, Artie (Columbia): Cincinnati, O., 1-6. Faversham, William: Rochester, N. Y., 5-6. thus making twice as many cones as other Hart, Willie and Edith (Duquesne): Plttsburg, Garside Stock Co., J. S. Garside, mgr.: Milton, makes. Can use charcoal, gas or gasoline. Pa., 1-6. Pa., 1-6; Clearfleld 8-133. Our prices are the lowest. Investigate before Hart, Willie and Edith (Duqcsne): Plttsburg, Gorton's Minstrels, C. C. Pearl, mgr.: Herklmer, buying. Our secret formula, free with every Pa., 1-6. N. Y., 4; llion 5; Canastota 6; Onelda 8; oven, turns out the most delic ousconeontho Hanvey & Doane (Empire): San Francisco, Cal., Hamilton 9; Norwich 10. market. We also make Ice Cream Cones, We 24-May 6. Hendrlcks, Ben, William Gray, mgr.: Graf ton, ship them to you anywhere and they arrive Hutchlnson, Willard & Co. (Poll's): Bridgeport, N. D., 3; Grand Forks 4; Crookston, Minn., ready for business. Write for circular and Conn., 1-6; (Poll's) New Haven 8-13. 5; Brainerd 8; Cloud 9; Anoka 10. prices. Office Room 15, Hogan, Ernest (Victoria): New York City, 1-6. Hltch-McAvoy Comedy Co.: Versailles, Ind.,1-6. 134 Soutli Water St. CHICAGO, ILL. Hood, Sam (Novelty): Denver, Col., 8-13. Meyer's Monarch Carnival Co.: Tuscon, Ariz., Imperial Jap Guards (Colonial): New York City, 1-6. 1-6. Pawnee Bill's Show: East Liberty, Pa., 3; Jack, Mr. and Mrs. Jack (Majestic): Kansas Washington 4; McDonald 5; Bellalre 6; Steu- City, Mo., 30-May 6. benville, O., 8; Wellsville 9; Junction Park, Juniper & Hayes (Columbia): Boston, Mass., Pa., 10; Warren, O., 11; New Castle, Pa., 1-6. 12; McKees Rocks 13. Jones & Adams Want Koler & Seymour (Bon Ton): Salt Lake City, Robinson's, John, Show: Sharon, Pa., 6; Corry Utah, 1-6. 10. BALLOON MAN to join at once; wire terms. Lunette or other good illu- Kenyon & DeGarmo (Keith's): Boston, Mass.,1-6. The Holy City (Gordon & Bennett's Eastern), sion show. Cornet for band. Address Windsor, N. C., wetk of May 1st; Kent, S. Miller & Co. (Keeney's): Brooklyn, N. Edward Taylor, mgr.: Mlllersburg, O., 4; Y., 1-6. Barberton 5; Norwalk 6; Toledo 7-10. Edenton, N. C., week of May 8th; Goldsboro, N. C., week of May 16th. Lenoaxd & Phillips (Smith's): Grand Rapids, The Holy City (Gordon & Bennett's Western), Mich., 30-May li; (Tivoli) Chicago, 111., 8-20. Henry Harrison, mgr.: Cadillac, Mich., 4; FOR SALE—A few slot machines; need the room. LeBarr (Lyceum): Ogden, Utah, 1-6; (Family) Beldlng 5; Ithaca 8; Ppsilantl 10. Park City 8-13. Woods Sisters, Otto A. Krause, mgr.: Chester, Lakola, Harry & Carrie (Ben's): Escanaba, S. C., 8-10; Monroe, N. C., 11-13. Mich., 1-6; (Bijou) Marlnette, Wls., 8-13. 300 PER CENT PROFIT TO AGENTS LeRoy & Woodford (G. O. H.): Indianapolis, ESTABLISHED IN 1852. Ind., 1-6. The Handy Fruit and Lane, Arthur (Third Ave.): New York City, 1-6. Leonard, Gus (Unique): Los Angeles, Cal., 1-6; Vegetable SKicer (Angeles) Los Angeles 8-June 4. GEORGE A. PATUREL SUCCESSOR TO Loralne & Gandy (Keeney's): Brooklyn, N. Y., .Wit ll luable lot klakti NEft-iM 1-6. F. PATUREL & CO., Hi* ordlnar) Tor on1) Loftus, Cecelia (Victoria): New York City, 1-6. I > reduce LePage, The Great (Victoria): New York City, 41 & 43 Warren St., NEW YORK, LATTICE POTATOES 1-6. The Largeit and OJdc»t Dealer ond Importer of . Lutz Bros. (Colonial): New York City, 1-6. r Leonard, Eddie (Columbia): Cincinnati, 0., 1-6. GAS, WHISTLING AND ADVERTISING -plug evtrylhiith «•!••« ti Hbby & Trayer (Columbia): Cincinnati, O..1-6 >dr- | i. ,i: J.r-1, f'n^l.il „» f .' .iof ur of P.IH-M l.ou^hold special Mills & Morris (Poll's): New Haven, Conn.,1-6. BALLOONS 1 ,. HANDY THINGS CO- «* ««„• Mobile Quartet (Orpheum): New Orleans, La., IN THE WORLD. 1-6; (East End Park) Memphis, Tenn., 8-13. M:. : «o fn •umpi to McMahon's Watermelon Girls (Orpheum): New Also Novelties for Streetmen. THE. 3ESS COKPAxf. !23 S. ntguffe 9 Orleans, La., 1-6; (Ease End Park) Mem- We rece'iv^every week from our factory iof 111* Ait of MikiPC I';.. phis, Tenn., 8-13. Balloons of all kinds and sizes tb.it we Mann, Danny and Lola Halnes (Lyceum): San Francisco, Cal., 8-13. guarantee of superior quality to any Mantell's Electric Marionettes (Bon Ton): Salt offered on the market. Wanted, CONCESSIONS Lake City, Utah, 1-6; (Lyceum) Ogden 8-13. We also caution our customers and the Dayton Bathing Beach and Park Co,, Dayton, Mooney & Holbein: Reading, Pa., 1-6. 'trade to beware of inferior' goods and Ky. Merry-go-Ronnd. Vaudeville Show, Photo MeSamee, The (Utahna): Salt Lake City, Utah, | false numbers offered at cheap prices* Gallery, Shooting Gallery, Baby Rack, Gipsy 1-6; (Utahna) Ogden 8-13. Camp. Stands of all kinds, such as Peannt, Mack, John and Carrie (Pastor's): New York PIUGE LIST ON APPLICATION. Pop Corn, Candy, etc. The Park will be far City, 1-6. WANTED grander than ever, as we are putting up several Uartlne & Balno (Grand): Uniontown, Pa., 1-6; new balldlngs, among them a fine large dancing (Keaggy's) Greensburg 8-13. BALLOON ASCENSIONS. pavilion, and in speaking of the Beach, It 1* Morris, Miss Clara (Colonial): New York City, Prof. Win. D. Herrguth, with all the latest For McDonald Bros New United Shows said to be the finest in this section of the 1-6 balloon and parachute acts la ready to make country. Address JAS. BRADLEY, Mgr., cor. Moore & Littlefleld (Colonial): New York City, engagements; for further information write; Side Show Team that works in concert. Lady Columbia and Southgate Sts., Newport, Ky. good offers considered. Per Add. Leslie, Mich. Aerial Performer, one that does cocert turn Martha, Mile. (Proctor's 23rd St.): New York pref.errefl. Bo»s Hostler to take charge of Medicine "Fakirs," City 1-6. took rood salary to right man; also Boss Men Canvassers Mosher's Dogs (Pastor's): New York City, 1-6. •8TION PICTURE •ACHtNES AND FILM. Canvasman and worklngmen In all depart- Midgely & Carlisle (Hyde & Behman's): Brook- ments. Wanted : Shetland Ponies must be Get »ur prices on soap. Private brands for lyn, N. Y., 1-8. cheap for cash. Add. McDONALD BROS medicine biz. State for what purpose wanted Blue Bldge. G«., May 8; McKays. Tcnn., May 9; and we will send samples, labels, prices, etc. Nye, Ned (Hyde & Behman's): Brooklyn, N. E. M. Davis §oap Co.. 38 Union Pk. PI. Chicago Y., 1-8. MAGIC !NARM(MIMO Hb«rtSt.Phita.P*, Dulktown, T''B«.. May 10; Benton, Tnun.. May 11. O'Neill, James & Co. (Proctor's 23rd St.): New Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. York City, 1-6. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. 24 The Billboard

my former letter from Barney's bookkeeper, MONTREAL FOSTER EXHIBIT questioning my real friendship for bis boss. ! DISTRIBUTORS*, Because I have really tried to help Barney by Elaborate Preparations for a Big Show In Con- truthfully calling attention to his glaring faults, junction With the Billposters' Convention he thinks I could not possibly be a friend to Barney. In this he errs greatly. Of course, to Barney's bookkeeper, Barney must appear a big The Billboard Is Indebted to Mr. P. B. Fitch, BILLPOSTERtS ADVETBER5 If not a great man. To be so strongly vindi- of the Committee on Poster Exhibit, for a copy IT cated by one's bookkeeper may satisfy Barney, of the comprehensive pamphlet giving the rules but It will hardly satisfy anyone else. and classifications for the International Poster A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING pass as quite a diplomat. That streak Exhibit to be held at Montreal, Canada, on July 11, 12 and 13 In conjunction with the of yellow will assert itself at the criti- CENSORSHIP COMMITTEE annual convention of the Associated Billposters A delegation of Ohio Billposters, cal moment. and Distributors of the United States and headed by Charles Bryan and George * * * Bailie McMillan Gives Some Information on the Canada. This pamphlet has ben widely circulated Chennell, landed In this office the day Up to the hour of going to press Subject—Should "Legislate in Front of Pub- among poster printers In all countries together with application and entry blanks and shipping we "hiked" for New York and created that burning question: "Who is the lic Opinion." labels so that poster printers may have no a disturbance. They did not leave member of the Board of Directors from trouble In entering and transmitting their their proper addresses, but Messrs. the South that is not up to the stand- Noting what The Billboard has had to say posters. Chennell and Bryan were recognized ard of official requirements remains upon the subject of the Censorship of Posters For the purpose of awards the exhibit has In America, Bailie McMillan, a past president of been divided Into fifteen classes, and the awards by the loud noise made by the former. unanswered. This is really getting the United Billposters' Association of Great will consist of gold, silver and bronze medals. We would thank our friends to make serious and something must be done Britain, and the billposter at Greenock, Scotland, gives us the following Information: The board of judges will consist of two adver- the proper alarm at the outer gate to remove the stigma from the South- "When the Censorship was first started we tising experts, one manufacturer or merchant when headed this way so that we may ern delegation. Will Col. Burton found great difficulty In working the same, print- familiar with poster advertising, one artist and be prepared to receive them in due please elucidate. BUTTINSKI. ers and theatrical managers objecting to our one government official. Three will be chosen and ancient form. Thanks for the call censhorship. -But for the past few years every- from the United States, one from Great Britain thing has gone very smoothly. Both printers and one from the Dominion of Canada, and none just the same. BAHNEY'S FRIEND EXPLAINS and managers submit their sketches for ap- will be Interested In any of the exhibits. * * * proval before giving the order for the printing, By special permission of the Canadian govern- Editor The Billboard, with the result that no hardship Is Inflicted on ment, the exhibition will be held in the Mon- It Is rather unusual for hydrophobia Deftr Sir—A correspondent In a recent issue one or the other. treal Drill Hall, which has room to display to appear so early in the season, but of The Billboard has seen fit to criticise the "The Committee is formed of representatives 1,000 posters. Poster printers who have not there is no mistaking the fact that the fact that in my communication signed "A from the printers, theatrical profession and the received a copy of this pamphlet should apply astute editor of the official organ has Country Billposter," published In your Journal. billposters. When a poster Is condemned, that at once to F. E. Fitch, supenintendent of the I omitted to sign my real name. My reason has already been printed, we Issue a copy of It exhibit. Albany, N. Y. Entries close on June developed marked and violent symp- for not doing so will be appreciated by th« to every billposter and our members are pre- 15. 1005. toms of that dreaded and fatal malady. owner of every billposting plant who has ever vented from exhibiting the same under pain of Frothing at the mouth, gnashing of the been so unwise as to publicly criticise, even expulsion. mildly, certain men in the Association, un- "We have found this committee to be very NEW YORK STATE CONVENTION teeth, spasmodic muscular contortions fortunately now In temporary positions of power. useful Inded. It is my own candid opinion that and the distorted visage are unmis- In every case offenders in this regard have been If we had not taken the matter In hand parll- The following official notice has been issued takable signs of the rabies, all of which made to feel the weight of their vengance. rnent would hare done It for us. to Ney York billposters: he has shown at stated intervals. We either In direct loss of business or In Injury to "It is to the billposters' Interest to legislate To members: their; prestige on standing In the Association. in front of Public Opinion. I have no doubt the would suggest the Pasteur treatment, There are men In our organization, 1 regret Idea will hold good In America." Gentlemen—The Annual Meeting of the New but for fear that the disease haa pro- to say. who thus. In the most arbitrary way. The English Censorship Committee meets In York State Billposters and Distributors Asso- gressed to the incurable stage. seek to stifle honest criticism of their acts and London at stated times to consider sketches and ciation Is called for Tuesday, May 0. 1005, * » * who publicly boast of their ability to Injure posters. Members of the Association are re- 10:00 a. m. at The Yates Hotel, Syracuse, N. any of their associates who have the temerity quired to submit to the committee all posters re- Y., for the election of officers, revision of the Those who have read the report of to oppose them. We have had a clear llustra- garding the propriety of which any doubt can be By-laws and consideration of other matters that the Committee on the New York Sit- tion of this case in the case of my friend, entertained and a penalty is provided should they may come before It. uation will remember that the commit- Louis J. Minor, of Aurora, Mo. Mr. Minor fail to report on all cases that come to their Enclosed find copy of By-Laws as prepared had innocently thought it proper, in a temper notice. At tlie meetings of the committee the by Special Committee, for your approval. Every tee found fault with the billposters of ate but forceful language, devoid of personal posters and sketches submitted are considered. member Is expected to examine them carefully New York for letting paint dominate malice, to criticise In print the way the As- We take from the English Billposter a few of and come prepared to vote Intelligently upon Broadway. Any billposter that has sociation has been conducted dnrlng the last the published memoranda on posters considered. the acceptance or rejection of all items contained walked along Broadway from the Bat- year or so. For this mild, but In the estima- Two D. C. Lithos.—Prince of Rogues. therein. tion of a few, an unpardonable offense, R. C. Copies of these supplied by the printers The distributing question will also come up tery to the Grand Circle knows that Campbell had the unmitigated gall to offer, at were considered. Agreed that the printers for consideration. The present rates and re- posters are Impractical on Broadway the December meeting of the Board of Directors, be Informed that the committee consid- strictions are reported as not being In accordance from any point of view. Paint is the a resolution demanding that Mr. Minor be ei- ered neither of the llthos would be accept- with the best Interests by nearly fifty per cent, proper thing for all concerned. The pelled without trial and without even pre- able In the form of posters. of our members. ferring against him specific charges of any 6 Sheet—Actor's Romance (Child Kneeling All application for increase in rates on bill- mistake A. Van Beuren & Co. made kind or nature. Barney Link gave his earnest at Prayer.) posting and distributing must be approved at was in not getting into the paint game this meeting, this being the only opportunity support to this vindicative and malicious plan A letter was read from the printers un- ten years sooner than It did. But of Campbell's to deprive a member of his for having such requests acted on for one year. dertaking, in accordance with the request The Importance of the meeting should bring during the five years It has been In the franchise, and it was only by the vigorous and of the committee, to have the staff In the outspoken opposition of level-headed directors every member and a full attendance Is expected. game great progress has been made luind of the woman and the motto "Our Yours truly, like Stewart, of Atlanta, and others that this Father" colored out of the bill and not and that firm Is now skimming the unjustified and shameful act was not consum- F. E. FITCH, Sec. slipped. Per order. cream off the paint proposition In New mated. 6 Sheet—Bogues and Vagabonds (Two Men York. Is it any wonder, with such an example before W. C. SMITH, Pres. * * • me, that with my property interest at the mercy Holding Pistols Close to Each Other's of such unjust attacks from men like Campbell Headi.) DAUBS. It could not be expected of either and others of Ms Ilk, I should hesitate to be- Agreed that the address of the owners Bob Campbell, Barney Link or Jim come a target for their spite and ill-will, by of the Dlay be ascertained, and that they If the astute editor keeps his promise O'Mealia that they should know any- disclosing my Identity by signing my name to be requested to have the pistols removed another splash In the mud-puddle of his paretic thing about the paint game. Neither my article in The Billboard? from the picture, and falling their ac- brain is due. one has had any experience with paint; My object In writing my former letter was ceding to this request, that the bill be con- Art Woodward, formerly at Iowa two-fold; first, to protect my Interests In the demned. Falls, la., now has charge of the billposting consequently any views they might business by arousing my fellow-billposters to 16-Sheet—When the Lights are Low, plant at Fort Dodge, la. have on the subject and its application the real dangers which threaten them, and, secondly, I honestly thought I would aid my A letter was read from a member of the Richard Schlesinger, formerly of to New York City are worthless. old friend Barney Link by some wholesome Association, from which the following Is an Cincinnati, Is making good as a solicitor for Campbell, especially, proved himself advice, knowing how his Inexperience and lack extract:—"My men have Just been posting the Blllpostlng-Slgn Co., of Philadelphia. lamentably weak when he bucked up of business training naturally made him un- some of the amended 16-sheet of the above, The members of the New York Sit- against the main guy In the paint equal to the task of adequately protecting and complain that In some places the correc- uation Committee can never pile up affidavits himself against the men who sought to use tion slips have come off the posters. My enough to clear their skirts of the suspicion game, Bob Gunning. When It came to him to further schemes he would be unable foreman brough me one of the slips, on the that they connived with Gude to do Pratt. the final mix up Gunning handed back of which there was no trace whatever to understand. I now gee that my advice to of any adhesive." Agreed that the secre- Manager Futterer of the Hagerstown Campbell a solar plexus blow and the Barney failed tq have effect and I feel that I (Md.) Billposting Co., has erected many new must withdraw my former recommendation that tary communicate with the printers on the referee would have been counting yet subject of slipping. boards all faced with steel. It Is Intended to he be given a chance to retrieve himself by build about 6,000 running feet of new boards had not Pratt stepped in and helped re-electing him again to the presidency. 18 Sheet—Life's Revenge, this season. Campbell to his feet. Campbell was As evidence that my warning to Link was A section of this bill with the scored back If the billposters of the South want certainly down and out that time for needed, one has only to review his continued of the man tied up to the whipping post to know which one of their representatives on fair. weak administration of Association affairs and colored out was considered, together with a the Board of Directors is a "stool pigeon" let * * * his total subserviency to men like Campbell letter from the printers stating that they them apply to the astute editor of the official who have used him without stint to obediently proposed to make a paste-down of the altera- organ; he knows. Billposters all over the country have do their bidding. These men, when they get tion. Agreed that the alteration be accept- become wise to the fact that paint is through with him, will, without appreciation ed, providing the printers give an under- The Melvin Co., of Detroit, Mich., profitable and can be handled In con- or mercy, give him the merry ha, ha, unless, taking to stick the altered portion on the have Isued a pamphlet giving a complete list as I expect, they go down In the wreck with bill Itself with a paste composed of one of posting locations owned by that concern. juncion with posters with less friction him. third of glue before the bill leaves their The company claims to have five miles of boards, than if they let It go by default to a More than one of Link's old-time friends, premises. and Is stll building. company or an Individual over whom like myself, tried to save him by timely warn- The above extracts give an Idea of some of With a depleted reserve fund and they have no control. Burton had his ing to steer clear of men like Gude, who would the propositions the Committee has to contend barely enough money In sight to meet necessary own troubles In Richmond until he got like to see the Association broken up. and, in with. One Is that printers paste the amended expenses. Barney Link will have a nice showing the accomplishment of this desire, have per- slips on the posters In such a manner that to go before the members of the Associated after the pain guy and trimmed him haps the innocent but no less harmful support they will come off after the poster Is put up; Billposters with at Montreal. right. An Independent paint proposi- of obedient allies like Campbell and O'Mealia. but with all the difficulties the Censorship Com- tion ts bad In any town. The Paint Prom this good advice Link haa turned a deaf mltee of the United Billposters has succeeded In Guy, when not Interested In posters, Is ear, and our well-intended efforts, have been of allaying criticism and forestalling what might no avail. His head seems to have been turned be drastic and Injurious legislation by Parliment. MAGNETIC TAGK HAMMERS! a grafter and a knocker to the limit. by sudden elevation to a position of responsi- Bailie McMillan's suggestion to "legislate In Just the thing for tacking tin and cardbmrd The only way to stop that game is for bility for which he had no experience or prepar- front of Public Opinion" Is the proper view to signs. Every distributor thonld have om*. the billposter to control paint. ation, and In which he has been such a con- take of the question. It will be much easier Prices, with double extension hand, 32 laches * * * spicuous failure. He has allowed time serving to satisfy even the long-haired cranks or, to long, each, $2.00; triple extension handles, 41 flatterers, whose adulation was a new experience to draw their teeth, by getting In ahead of Inches long, each, $2.50. Send money with to* Burton's proposition to amend the to him, to completely estrange himself from them In this matter. order. None sent C. O. D. constitution of the Association so that all his friends, and I feel he will not fully Don't forget these things when you get to wake up to a realizing sense of his position Montreal. The Donaldson Lltho. Co., Newport, Ky. all franchises shall include paint Is until he has utterly destroyed his usefulness or the true solution. Barney wanted to Influence among his old-time billposting friends. turn It down cold; but Barney knows It is now too late to retrieve himself and his absolutely nothing about paint and fate will be In a certain sense a rather pitiable Illustration of the futility of putting at the Billposters' Paste Brushes doesn't want to learn, so his opinion head of our Association a well-meaning but The most practical brush made. does not count. By all means let the weak and incompetent man. Copper wired and protected cornera. billposters control paint. It grieves me to say this for I had sincerely ystr oa * * * hoped for better things. In reluctantly giving Improved Light Weight Block», SafetX«- y Screw- '- * expression to this verdict on Link, I am simply Here's a rare combination: Our reiterating the privately expressed opinion of GREY RUSSIAN BRISTLB6- many billposters with whom I have been brought Quaker City, 9-lnch. SW.50 doz.. 12.75 each. French Lick correspondent reports Into contact during the last year or more. Exrulslor. 9-lnrb. J34.50 doz.. 13.25 each. that Bob Campbell, Frank Chamber- They all seem alive to th» Important fact that Extra. Extra. 9-inch. $42.00 doz., $3.75 each. lain and Charles Kindt were at that if the Association is to continue as a helpful BLACK CHINESE BRISTLES. famous watering place for a week re- factor to the business that men who seek Its No. 1. Royal, 9-lnch, 3^7.50 doz.. £2.50 each. control for purely personal ends or who are 'OTrW No. 2. Royal. 9-inch, 532.50 doz.. S3.00 each. cently. They expected Clarence Runey badly disposed, weak or Incompetent, must be No. 3. Royal. 9-inch. S34.50 doz., $3.50 each. to join them, but we understand Runey relegated to the rear, and those who are able 'ilfrT^jjvjayt^p'.imv »'i 8-foot Ourved HandltB. 50 cents eaca. had business elsewhere. What won- to bring the organization back to Its former derful political plans Campbell could position of real usefulness and power shall be JC TtTXItTC BRUSH MAKERS, placed In authority. CV Mli-ni A-jout: 1C. <'. f-A.^IPHULL, 17-19 N. ^lorjjaii St., tlilfugo, 111. Bob could keep from going into hyster- A Country Billposter. ics when he gets up against It he might P. S.—I notice in your last Issue a reply to Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. Mention, "The BiUboard" when answering ads. Ttie Billboard 25

it R4>ll OX/inn 1 We are "^ Kln?s- Kulers, or Dictators, nor the only company with a record. We do not count our chickens before they are hatched and this r«le s.£9 «-»x-aa^ w J.I.BJJ * saves us return and forwarding charges on our paper. There are others, but—The Nashville Retail Merchants Association, after making com- parisons with other companies, decided—and contracted with— The Seeman Millican Mardi-Gras Co, For the Nashville May Festival, Military Tournament, Knights of Pythias Encampment, Floral Parade, Trade Parade and Grand Mardi-Gras, May 22nd. Can place one more Show that will not conllict with those we already have, of which the following is a list: The Bombardment and Fall of Port Arthur. The Old Plantation. The 830000 Crystal Ma/.i-. The Klectric Theatre. The Voyage Impossible. Train Robbery. Capt. Araent's Ghost Show, Les Parisienne Vaudevilles, Coffru's Luna Brun. the Musical Marvel; Farley; Pearl, the Fat Girl: Langley's Snakes; Cora Beckwitz. the Water Queen; last but not least, A. Sigfried and His Baudot Moonshiners; Ferris Wheel and English Gondolas. We will make a few more additions to this list to open at Nashville. Tenn.. and continue with us for season. What have you to offer': Can place a few more legitimate privileges. WANTED, at once, Two Good Talker*. Committees address H. W. Becker, General Agent; all others address A. SEEMAN, General Manager. ROUTE: Kussellville. Ivy., May 1st: Paris. Tenn.. May 8th: Fulton. Ky.. May lath: Nashville. Tenn.. May 33nd. Permanent Address: THE BILLBOARD. Cincinnati. Ohio. Messrs. SEEMAN & MILLICAN. Mardi-Gras Company. Murfreesboro. Tenn., MURFREESBORO. TENN.. April 37.1905. GENTLEMEN:—I desire to bear testimony to the modern, clean and up-to-date character of the shows put on by your company for our street fair, April 34-29, 1905. I have been In close toucli with every feature of the fair during the entire week, and unhesitatingly state that your several shows are clean, entertaining, instructive, and much above the average of anything of the kind I have ever witnessed in this or any other city. Your managers and attendants are polite and courteous, and not one single complaint has been made to me during the week, either as to objectionable features or to crookedness in any particular. 1 therefore take pleasure in recommending you, managers, and the shows thereunder to the public. You are at liberty to use this letter as you may see proper. Yours truly. J. H. CKIC1ILOW. Mayor, I slio uld have stated above that this letter is written voluntarily and without solicitation on your part. J. H. CUICHLoW, Mayor.

In a recent Issue we said that J. TENN.—Cordele—P. D. Bancroft, Opera HODM Frank Homan had sold tbe plant at Van Wert, Bldg. Ohio, to F. C. Beckman. This was incorrect. Harriman—Harrlman B. P. and Adv. Ser- WANTED FOR THE WANTED The plant Is owned by F. H. SIRUP, of Delphoa, vice. Ohio, and Mr. Beckman merely succeeds Mr. TEX.—Amarlllo—J. L. Summers. Homan as manager. Hillsboro—H. P. Jones. Why should the Associated Billpost- Sherman—W. J. Harvey, box 169. "Coyle Amusement Co." ers pay ?2,r»00 annually to the official organ for UTAH.—Salt Lake City—John M. Wai don. Ferris Wheel. Black Top, and two more good shows. Can use one more free act. Opens publishing ttie Big List and circulating It among WI8.—West Superior—C. A. Marshall, West Su- May 29th. in heart of coal Helds in Ind. Privilege people get in line. No exclusives. No a few billposters when It can make that list perior Hotel. yield a rerenue of at least $2,000 and, at the gambling. Write W. H. COYLE, Mgr. Coyle Amusement Co. CAN.—Montreal—C. J. T. Thomas, box 1120. same time, place a copy In the hands of every Vancouver, B. C.—A. F. Uorrli, mgr., 228 N. 4th St.. Terre Haute. Ind. advertiser in the country ? Hastings it. W. E. Phillips, manager of the City UflUTCn, I.HHI > out II IN lie \ Blllpostlng and Distributing Co.. of Cambridge, Md., writes that business looks very bright for iimi i LU i amd mi i • CASINO STOCK CO. and a number of local merchants. published weekly at the uniform r*U ot U» People In all lines. Two plays a week. Semi photograph. State our lowest salary. Wardrobe and quick TJ. 3. Flsk, general manager of the cents per l»ue, or $4.00 per year. study CHHCDttal. Season opens May 1-, Rehearsal May 8. A il.in-.--: HUGH MORRISON. Wllllamsport Blllpostlng Co., has Issued a band- some four-page folder in the Interest of that concern. It gives a good-sized map of the city ALA.—Dothan—J. B. Wise. showing the location of the various boards of ARK.—Conway—J. F. Clark, box 91. the company In red, a good description of the Cotton Plait—B*on ft Echels. territory and of the posting facilities. The Helena—Fltspatrlek B. P. Co. folder Is an artistic bit of printing and should Sprlngdale—Tito Sannders Co. attract much favorable notice. Slot Machines, Walnut Ridge—Walnut Ridge Post. * The Illinois Supreme Court recently D. Co. 'I M l» IlliiMtratcd Song tl:n hi m . MONEY MAKING handed down a decision in favor of the Gunning CONN.—Stamford—Hanley O*flsg*r. Hoover* New Name Plate. System in its cases against the City of Chicago, ILL.—Bloomlngtos—Oltj B. P. Co., (Mlwn Roovem Arm Power Tent. declaring the city ordinance Intended to restrict •Bid*. mills New Picture Machine, PROPOSITION poster and bulletin boards to be unreasonable Bushnell—Chamberlain BlllpoitUg 0*. Doctor Vibrator Machine, and invalid. The Gunning System has had the Charleston—T. O. Chambers. 1.1..n Head laing Tenter. ever offered to specialty salesmen who decision published in pamphlet form and will Chicago—A. Darls, 208 W. Va» Bnrem it. Over the Fence Machine, can secure orders from merchants. A send a copy to all Interested who will write IND.—Michigan City—J. L. Weber ft Co. New Target Pistol Machine, for It. It is of great interest to billposters. \» inamae—B. O. Burroughs. number of our men have a steady In- Get a copy. IND. TER.—Pryor Creek—J. A. Qalnn. (All New Productions.) come of 875 per week, and some of The John Church Co., piano dealers ILiA.—Pocatello—George Dash, box 27J. We not only sell at Factory Prices, but keep them are making double that much. of Cincinnati, posted some bills on the Chapman you posted on new ones as fast as they come boards last winter and sent a man out to check IOWA.—Corning—F. C. Reese. out. The business is permanent and in- them up. The man took a street car to a certain Des Moines—W. W. Moore, Lte»sed Dlst. creases rapidly, as we pay you the same point en route and told the conductor what he KAN.—Ellsworth—Wm. L. Caston. Columbia for repeat orders as for flrst ones, even was doing. Said the conductor: "Did John Nlokerson—Jolin E. Miller, B. P. au« Chapman tell yon the bills were up?" "Yes," Dlst. Novelty Manuf'g Co. though your customer sends them di- assented the man. "Then you might Just as KY.—Broadbead—Broadhead B. P. and Dlst C« rect to us. You can use all your en- well go back to your office; if Chapman told HussellTllle—Auditorium B. P. aid Dlst 30 32 East Fourteenth St, ergy making new customers, as once you the bills were up, they are." Co. NEW YORK. started they »eed no further attention MINN.—Remldjl—A. T. Wheelock. Minneapolis—Qlbbons Blllpostlng 0*. and can not stop handling our line. WEEKLY LIST OF DISTRIBUTORS. Wlllmar—(jresby ft Markham. You can start it before resigning your MISS.—BrookhaTen—F. H. Wlmberly ft Bra. One Cotton Floss Candy Machine present employment, but will nnd it MONT.—-Billings—A. L. Babcock. worth your entire attention. ARK.—Conway—J. F. Clark, box »2. FOR SALE. 84O.OO. new. just outof factory. CAL.—Eureka—W. H. Matthews. M« Ind St. N. YORK.—Cablesklll—Edwin F. Westwortb. Sacramento—W. A. Caswell ft Sons. N. CAR—StatesTllle—Rowlasd AdT. Co. In the IHJX all ready for shipping. Deposit of OUTFIT FREE - - WE TAKE NO MONEY FROM YOU OEO.—Atlanta—M. P. Boughton, box BM. OHIO.—Uiddletown—Anthony H. Walbnrg. Ten (310 00) Dollars to insure exprcssl.ie Successful trading stamp men especial- ILL.—Chicago—John A. Clough, 42 RlTer st. PENN.—Altoona—Charles Bdmud Urakk, S2T C. N. MACLAY, care The Millboard. 440 ly desired, but experience in that line East St. Louis—W. H. Desmar. fith are. EdwardSTtlle—Keller-matin AdT. Co. Johnstown—Johnstowa B. t. 0*. Holland Bldg.. New York. not necessary. Mattoon—McPherson Bros., SOI N. 116th PhoenliTllle—George K. OberneJtser. EXCLUSIVE TERRITORY GUARANTEED. st. Newcastle—Tbe J. G. Loving C. B. P. Co. Palmyra—A. O. Farmer. AT ONCE Address, stating territory desired. IND.—Huntlngton—Benjamin Miles, 8 Everett S. CAR.—Gaffney—Ed. H. Decamp. st. TENN.—Memphis—Ward-McCauley. FEDERAL PREMIUM PAYMENT CO., Indianapolis—Indianapolis Artr. Co., »15 TEX.—GalnesTllU—Paul Gallla, 0. B. P. and WANTED Alady Stevenson Bldg. Dlst. 625 TACOMA BLDG , - CHICAGO, ILL. Michigan City—J. L. Weber ft Co. Yoakun—C. 0. Tribble. Muncle—Munele Adr. Co. Who can get th« Money. 2i weeks work. AT LIBERTY—Alto player. Address LEW Terre Haute—O. M. Barlett. W. VA.—Bluefleld—H. I. Saott. Wlnamac—E. O. Burroughs. WIS.—Prairie dn Chlen—F. A. Campbell. A.'JOHNS, P.O. Gen. Del.. DesMoines, Iowa. W. FITCH. Box 411. Hennessey. Okla. IOWA.—Des Moines—W. W. Moore. Llcemwd. Douds—Union B. P. and AdT. Co. Mason City—Henry Dlehl. FOR SALE: Miniature Railway, IDA.—Boise—R. G. Bpaldlng. Engine, 10 C.\ rs, 2.000 feet Track. KAN.—Afchlson—City Blllpostlng Co. Osawatomle—E. P. Fisher. CHEAF» LA.—Lafayette—F. E. Glrard ft Co. WANTED «. I :<>. «.. it i.\ \4ii.lis. Klmlra, N. Y. MASS.—'Boston—Cunningham & Courley. Attract ions for Central Park, East St. Louis, Boston—John V. Carter, 288 Belmont St. 111. Also want Steam Swing. Address HIGH.—Ann Arbor—Andrew J. Bloomfleld. CHAS. MEYER. Mgr. Jackson—W. R. Solomon. !!! Southern Woman's Magazine MINN.—Morris—George R. Lawrence, B. V. and WANTED FOR ATLANTA, GEORGIA, Dist. HO.—St. Louis—S. A. Hyde, 2136 Bugenla St. IN tile only I 11 «!-< l;i»«. High-Grade COL. M. L. CLARK'S Monthly Ylii:::iy.iii<- publlxhrd in the NEB.—Fatrburr—Robert J. Christian. Southern M.I i. -. Advrrtixlui: rate, .MI Schnyler—Rus & Rolman. COMBINED SHOWS foiitM an ;i mi l«- line. Sample copy mailed N. YORK.—Ogdensburg—K. M. Bracy. A first-class wagon show agent and two first- free when requested. Port Jervls—A. C. H. Mesler. class billposters. Also want a first-class Potsdam—Edson Taylor, 20 Warerly it. cornet player. Address Schenectady—Chas. H. Benedict, 121 Jay M. L CLARK, Pine Bluff. Ark. st. Syracuse—James Molonghey, Courier Bldg. Bright. Sn

HARNESS, SONG SLIDES FLORIDA DIRECTORY Plume* and TrapplBga far Circus aad Adv. «•« For nia*trat*4 •**«* Jacksonville—Phoenix Park, Jacksonville Blee- Bchaemb* Plnm* O*.. Ul Metrop'i BT., Breaalya Buceae Cllae ft 0*., U B. 14* at.. If. X. 0 tric Co.; Crystal Roof Oarden; Lincoln Park (colored people), Jacksonville Electric Oo. HOTELS STREET MEN'S SUPPLIES Pensacola—Rnfrlcin's Pirk, T. J. Vldal. of Agents, Ho Ybor City—DeSota Park. Lod*rtag and Boarding Xon.es Per Tair roUewara, et... •**. tels. Music Publishers and the Profession M. Oerber. TJU Senth rt . Pnlladelpkla. Pa. GEORGIA Dealers in Theatrical, Alf. Guggenheim, 626 Broad'y. N. X. O. CHICAGO, ILL. Levin Bro*., Terr* Haute, Ind. Atlanta—Ponce DeLeon Park, William Sharp; Circus and Park Hotel Belment. Bur.. 1H W. Madlaaa W. F. Miller, 144 Park Rew. N. X. a Piedmont Park; Likewoed Park, T. M. Pool*, 67 B. Hunter St.; Washington Park (colored Supplies. Alkankra (New). Bur., cor. Utk and Btaas Newman Mfg. Co.. 81 rT*aalaB« *T.. CtaTclaaAO Olty Hotel, Bur. ft Am., ear. lltk aad Stats. Rouen Thnrman * Co..156 Waback aT.. Chicago people.) 3hryoek-Todd C*., BIT N. 4th St.. It. Leila. Augusta—Monte Sano Park Theatre. Oeo. H. ILLUSIONS, N. Shore ft Co.. S«4 Madlwn. Chlea(*. Conklln; Lake View Park, Geo. H. Conklln, Advertinemenn, aet exeeedina; one UB* IB care Augusta Ry. Co. Curio.itle. and Side-Show Oead* (BteBafa*. Singer Bro*., 82 Bowery. N*w Xork. N. X. length, will be published, properly alaaaltad The H. *. Co.. 108 Canal St., N. X. 0. Cedartown—The Summer Theatre, J. 0. Kilght, turors of and Dealer, la). Wefttern Bargain Hone*, 172 B. tfadlaoa, Chlcag< Jr. this Directory, at the rate *f |10 far *B» rear Columbus—Wlldwood Park, F. E. Reldhead; (62 lune*), provided they are of aa J. M. Naaghtoa Oe., 1X0 8. Hick, Oolambas, O Harry Wetebaum, 140 B. Maaiwa «., Chicago Chan. B. Weetoa, 4 Oarrntaer*. Lawrence, Masa North Hlghlinds, R. B. Reldheid. nature. Prioe include* osw year's nbaoriBtiaa J. W. Zarmw. 114 W. Llkerty at.. UUclinatl. TOY BALLOONS. Gainesville—Cbattaboochee Park, W. H. Slack. Macon—Crump's Park, W. H. Llbb Amusement to Ths Billboard. Regular advertiser., whs) BB* Q. Nerrione, M N*. Franklin Ckleage Ilia. JEWELRY. Co. In exoess of $60 worth of space annually, ar* Oeo. A. Patirel ft Co., 41 Warrea it. New Xerk Rome—Mobley Park, City Electric By.; H. O. Far BtatT* V**. entitled to en* line fre* of charge for aaah if ty TICKET PRINTERS. Fuller. dollars or fraction thereof, covered by Alfred Guggenheim. IM B'way, N. X. a Savannah—Thunderbolt Casino. Savannah St. Ry. Aekermann-Qnlgley Oa., Kanu* City. M*. Co., L. R. Nash; Isle of Hope Park, Isle *f tracts. The Directory is reviled and JUGGLERS' GOODS. Am. Ticket 0*.. Toledo, Onto. Hope, L. R. Nash; Lincoln Park (colored peo- weekly, change* in arm name* aid addiejaaa* Bdw. TaaWyek, Uie'iutj, O. Dlepre** Co.. Philadelphia. Pi. ple), L. R. Nash. Weldn WlUlam* Lick, Fort Smirk. Ark. recorded as soon as they ar* raoarfad. IDAHO LI0HTS. TIGHTS. Bwueoa, Tanhaa fax Gcraaaai *ad Tan* Bkawa. S. B. Call, 244 Main St., Springfield, Maaa. Boise—Hiverside Park. Mose Chrlstensen. AERONAUTS. Bolt* ft W*y*r, BM-W1 W. lake at.. CkJas**. Herthweatara B*Uo*a Ce.. Tl Fnllertaa ST. OU Geo. Tayler. IT OUaT at.. Kaw Xatk OU». TRUNKS, ILLINOIS •MO. 111. Belber Trunk * Big Co.,152 Columbia aT.,Phlla MAGIC LANTERNS. M. C. Lilly ft Co., Columbus. O. Alton—Al Fresco Park. Vernon 0. Seaver, M Simon'* & Co., 7th ft Arch.. Phil*., Pa. State St., Chlcsgo; Rock Spring Park, J. T. ANIMAL DEALERS. Stereoptloau, eto. Porter. Wm. Bartela, 1M Oreeiwlcb *t., Raw Xark air Elelne Optical Co., B2 State St., Chicago, 111. VAUDEVILLE AGENCIES. Aurora—Rlvervlew Park, W. C. Bnithwalte, Oul HagMkeek, Stelllngen Hsmiirg, L. M«nn.«>, Chlaa**, 111. Thearle Bnrklfy. 827 St. Jam** I'.ld*., N. X. C. 17S Dearborn St., Chicago, IU. Hope, 85 N. Bth «.. Philadelphia, Pa. Bloomington—Houghton Lake Pirk, Matt Kn«- Louis Buhe, 241 Grand it., M. T. 0. MFRS. MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT WIRE WORKERS' SUPPLIES, sell. Schilling'* Zoo. 18 Ceoffer •«... M*w Tart DEVICES. T. N. Mott, 41.1 Dearborn St., Chicago, Cairo—Sportsman's Park. D. F. McCarthy. ATTORNEYS. Champaign—West End Park, M. Kussell, car* Carousal., Holler Ooutara, Garrlck Theatre. Chicago, 111. « And Theatrical Lawyers, Wa» IneeUlia* t» Wheels, ata. Chicago—The Chutes, W. H. Strlckler, 221 S. Theatrical and Oinaa Law. Annltage n«r*r»ell C*.. Be. Tenawaida, N. X Kedzle ave.; White City. P*ul D. Howse, gen. Manrtce H. Rosenswelg, 01 Park Row, N. T. 0 mgr., 63d st. and Park ave.; Masonic Tem- Oagney Locomotive Wit*., 407 B'way, H. X. 0. Pe^rk List. ple Roof Garden, J. J. M unlock; San* Soviet BAND INSTRUMENTS. W. R. OoBderBUua, HnracllivUli, B. X. Bll Bridge O*., Biiakia*!. III. Pirk, L. H. Wolf, 273 Franklin St.; lllllln- LJOB ft Healey, Chicago, III. ger's Garden; Manhattan Beach, J. W. Bnsh; Hencheil-tiplllaiai O*.. He. TaaawaBda, H. X. NOTICE Coliseum Garden. S. Spsnldlng, 1S6 Adams BOOKING AGENCIES. 0. W. Parker. Aklleae, Kaa. Park aianager* and *tk*n latereatcd IB thl* St.; Rlverview Park, Psnl W. Cooper, 84 •. 7. Prucott Agcy, »1« Uasabar Bufeaag*, MEDICINE SHOW liat will confer a fiTor hy bringing any error. Washington St. MlBBMpolli, Mini. to nr attentloa. This list 1* revixed and cor- Danville—New Amusement Park, H. L. Brelnlg. •apply Hones, rected weekly and no effort la spared tie keep Terre Haute, gen. mgr., Henderson ft Shaync, BURNT CORK. 2. T. R. Clark. HI Wilaat at., Ksaea. Olty, M* it reliahle and up-to-date. Chicago, booking agents. The ness Co., Rochester, N. . r. P. Hone, 1«|| Omtral BT., CteeftMatt, O. Decatur—New Amusement Park. H. L. Brelnlg, Terre Haute, gen. mgr., Henderson ft Shayne, CALCIUM LIGHT MOVING PICTURE MACHINES. ALABAMA Chicago, booking agents. Oxy-hydrog-en Gas Manufacturer*. Annlstea—Oxford Lake Park, Annbjtoi Blectrlr DiTon—Gedney'* Park, Wm. C. Jone*; Hlgglns' Optical O*., 51 State st.. Oaleag*. ft Oaa Co.. Lndlow Alien, ass. ingr. Park, Henry C. Hlgglns; Rock River Anem- Oln'tl l'«l. Light O*., 108 W. 4th «., OU'tt. O Birmingham—Lake View Park, J. Walla; Bart bly Park, Adam A. Krape, Leni, Ul. 8t. Loil* OaL Ll«-tn Co.. Bl» Elm it., it. •***• MUSIC PUBLISHERS. Lake Oullo, Jake Well*. East St. Louis—Prlester's Pirk; Central Park; The Following Firm* will he Olid t» B*Bd Oepi** Enitrville—c»«ii.o Park, J. M. Oast. F.dgemont Park, P. Trabsnd. CANDY AND CONFECTIONS Mobile—Mobile Pirk. Mobil* Light *Bd R. R. Elgin—Trent Park, O. W. Cooke, BOS Colorado For OiroUM, Parks, Sammu *Vird*Ba, ••*. at New Songs rre* to R*oogmlx*d stiluses ave., Chicago. of the Profession. Oa.; Monroe Park aid Theatre, M. MeDenaett, Oarden Oltr P*» OMB vTerk*. theat. lea. Galesburg—Summer Oirden, Earl Cowan; High- WM. r. Middea ft Oe., 14-li Mra. Lucy P. Clemeit*. Abottsford Wsa. Montl-ossery. Plckett Bprtlgl. MaJ. B. B. WlB- land Park. N. T. 0. Lee Felat, 1*4 W. 17th, N. X. a tara, Blghlnd Pirk. Bloom r.untaJi Park, Highland Park—Sheridan Park and theatre, J. Rneckhelm Bran. * Nit. Music O*.. N*w York Olty Mtg. Bt. Ry.; Klectrle Park, Mtf. ABV. O*., J. Murdock. car* Western Vaudeville Asm., Jerome H. Rcnilck ft Co., 48 W. IStk at., B. bei 7M. 502 Ashland blk., Chicago. CANES AND WHIPS. I. O. •alma—Blkdal* Park. W. B. Hall; Rlvaratde flighwood—Ravinia Park, J. J. Murdock, car* Thompson Music Co., 175 Wibash *Te., Chicago Park, W. R. Hall; Rlvervlew P*vtll*a. R. B. Western Vaudeville Am., SOI Ashland blk.. I. BlaeutelB, 44 An* »t.. Hew York City. NelL Chicago. D. C. Blaketa, SO Ana St.. »w T.r». ORGANS AND ORCHESTRION*. Sheffield—Three Cities Park. The S fl*ld O*., :uka— Rose Lake Park, J. J. Behoolnald. CARS (R. R.) Bllhorn Bro*.. 58 5th IT., Chicago. J. B. McClsry. 'oliet— Rock Run Park, L. Northern; Electric J. S. Gtbharilt, 8024 Lawrence St., Phil*.. Pi. Park, F. B. Flaher. ARIZONA Eankakee—Electric Park, 0. W. Borrlll. box Amu Palae* Oat OB.. OBlaasja, IB. PASTE BRUSHES Pkoenix—Bast Lake Park, Pkoenlx By. Oo. 358. Tuacoa—Blyaiia Grov*. B. Drachma*. foline—Prospect Park, J. F. Liidner. CIRCUS SEATS E'er Billposter., Circus aad Theatrical Atenta. ?aris—Reservoir Park, H. Delarhlde. Elder ft Jeiks, 11T N. Bth st., Philadelphia, Pa. ARKANSAS Peoria—Pflefer'* Pilm Oarden, C. O. Pflefer; New and g»*OB« Baad. BatesTill*—Crescent Rammer Sirden, Combs ft 2000 North Adams it.; Central Park, Al P. A. MeHigi, M-01 cfcamplsl* *.. OUvelaad PHOTOGRAPHERS HalL Fresco Beach, V. C. Seiver, SI State st.; Xunka iprlaga—Auditorium Park, O. T. Hilll- Chicago, 111.; Terminal Park; Poplar Beach CIRCUS WAGONS. Who Oater Eapeciajly U th. Theatrical Frofe. H*B. day, ear* Th* Billboard. Park, Fred P. Corning; Stone Hill Oarden, F. Oaf**, DIM a.4 Ba»d OkaiM*. Ft. Smith—McCloud's Park; Lemert Park, R. L. Hill; Prcapect Height* Park, W. 8. Nash; •ulllran A Bafle. Para, led. Waadt PBet*., Beeataa. V. f Hirschberg. Sans Soucl Oirden, Will Naik. Wlleo* Btadlo. MV-IW State it,, Okie***. Hot Iprlag*—Kentncky nub. whlttlngton Park, ?eru—Concordla Gardens, Geo. R. Parker. CONFETTI. J. B. Wllsea, 181 State at., Ohleafa, ill. H. O. Price. Quincy—'Baldwin Park, Henry Ge*chwlndner; Bt. Lonls Ooifettl Oa., Bt. Loils, Me. Little Rook—Forest Park, O. T. Taylor box 152. Highland Park, Henry Gredell; Sherman Park, PLAYS AND M8S. Pine Blair Hell Pirk, 0. Snyird. Tommy Adam*. CO8TUMERS. Dealer* In. Aatkan' A*T»U an* Breton. CALIFORNIA Rockford—Rockford aid Internrban Ry. Co.; Tallinn ft BOB., Ill M. »U «t.. PhO*.. Pa. 'his. McDonald ft O*., R Wcaklasraaa, Ohlaaaa Chautinqni Park, W. Bart, Toledo, 0.; Iflir- Mis* BllMbeth Msrkary, 14M B'wiyVM X OT ' •a ABgalaa—Chnta* Park, Theatre. Midway and lem Pirk. CUTS, f. X. Play Producing Ce., 118* B'way, M. X O 1*0, Henry Koch. Rock Island—Black Hiwk Witch Town Park, Stager ft Jordan, 1412 B'way, H«w Xerk City. Oakland—Oaklaid Park. H. B. Krell. 71B 17th it. San Franoiioo—Glea Park, 0. Stordei; Ohntei Springl*ld—Mildred Pirk, Mildred Pirk Amuse- Cl.rk Bni. O*., kfllwaak**, WBV Selwyn ft Oo., 1441 B'way, New Xerh Olty. W. B. WltMl, 8M Pearl St., Breokly*. H. i. Park, •ehiilue* Park. ment Co., prop*., Frank B. lie*; Ceo, Chaa. Knoi. BBC. c».. Ill Bat* «t., Kaaxrllla. **BS McLaugblln, lee. Q**« t.itjr BBC. 0*., Blj-yer kldsj.. C»S>«B»S** Wlnnett Play Boreal. 1401 B'way, N. T. O. COLORADO Bngene A. Whyte, 14B1 B'way, u. X. C. pring Valley—WensUr Park, Wm. B. Robla- •«at* Mas;. O*., Patt Bow hid*. •. X. *X imeroa—Pinnacle Park. eon. PRINTERS Deiv«r—rnion Pirk, J. B_ Orabb; Beaky Monn- DANCINQ SCHOOLS till Lake Park; Hitch eardeaa. Frederick INDIANA Of Pictorial Foster* and Bl« Type Bpeelsllalasj la *•**•* Baaaaa, Bold; Manhattan Baaek Park; Daavat Recrea- Lnderson—Riverside Park, W. H. Moore, mgr. Streamer., «to. tion Park. Pref P. I. Bias*. IST LaSaii* it., CUaua, Pueblo—lllnneqna Park, JOB. D. alia*. 'oniersTille—Klnihurst Pirk, ('has. Bartln*. Wllaoa'i School, BM W. Btr* «.. M. X". •. Arkerminn Qutglpj Uthe. Oo., Kaa. CSty Ma. ndianapolis— Falrbank Park. W. Troa; KI**eH'* American gb*w Print O*., Milwaukee, Whs, CONNECTICUT Oardea, Fred. KUsell; Oval Park, Mr. New- DECORATORS Bell Show Print O*., Blfouruey, U. by; Falrvlew Park, Citizens' St. R. R. Oo; Ami Dealer. IB flat*, BllUmg. »l O. H. Bnek O*.. Baatea, Mu*. Bridgeport—Pine Beck Park. J. B. Sewell; Springlike Park. Botaaleal Dec. O*.. HI Wakaak Oalvert Lithe. (Jo., Detroit, MIci. Stieplechu* l.ls.d, 0. BT. Flenlag. Eaton—New Park, H. Clifton. Wlllard Oo* * O*., BB1 D»L at., Kaa. OUT. Oirnlvil Poater Oo., 717-71* Heiiepos *TB_ Ml Daabary—Kaaoala Park, r. A. Bh*ar, »oi 45. Elkhart—Highland Park, B. W. HenShaw, 610 D. I. fla* 0*., Baal OflBaft av.. OsMBsmaO. O. neipolla. Mini. Dant«l»ea—Wlldwood Park, People's Traaiway East St. Ohleigo Show Prtat Oe., 14* gtb IT, Oa. Evansville—Cook's Park Theatre, Harry Lan- FILMS. Douldaoa Lltho O*.. Newpert. Ky. Bait B:*T*B—M*BUfili Park, I. A, Blaka. rance; Oak Summit Park, M. Moran. effersonville—Forest Park, Cunningham; War Ha*utfmotar*r, Dealer. IB, a«4 R«stal Batilrer Jek Prlittag Oa.. oiaetuati, O. Hartford--Werder'i Park; Ohartar Oak Park, B. Fersrns PrlBtuBf (V, U bake It., M. Bilker, ear* riilg-Tiptoa Oa., Madlan der Park. Peter Bartg-alupl. TM MI*B|»B at . Oraat W. etf. O*., 4 It Bias **., Bt Bqaare Gardea, New Xark; Capital Park, R, Kokomo—Athletic Park and theatre, W. B. H«l- Ohl.aeo mm Si.. Its •. OUrk at., CUea-a. H*aa*g*a ft Oa., OlactBBatt, O. J. McDonald, aara Halaoai Theatre, SpnagsWld. mick. Bk»C*B* CUB* * Do.. 1* m. Utk «t, *. f. •. Maaailloa Slga ft Bkew PrUt Oe, . Man. Jafayette—Woodland Park. KIMB* Ovtwal Co., n «t»t» «.. III|»«SBV. Ba. Pna. ptg. *ad Pa*. O*., PkUadalBkia, Pa," Killinglr—Wlldwood Park. Samuel Anderson, Logansport—Klenly'l Island, F. O. Klenly. 8 LobiB, at I. Cth at.. —-"—-y-. Pa. Olarne* B. Roaey, Riaey kldg*., OUetasMBL • Danville, mgr., J. A. Blake, New Haven, book- Madison—Beech Orov* Park, 0. B. Johnson Btllc Polyscope O*., 41 P*ek C.nrt. Oklcaf*. IU. U. I. Lltk... Kueell-Mergaa Prtat Bemad. • Ing agt. Michigan City—Wash ing tea Park, Albert Cook; k. 3a. Bwmak * O*.. *M Bynsx it, PMIa., Pa, Volniteer Ptg. O*.. Rsyaaldanue, Pa. BTaaeaastar—Laaral Park. Ohl-g*n*ey Beach. Wllmans ft Bryant, 40* Make, Dattal, Tea. [*rld*B—RaooTtr Park, W. P. Bristol. Mishiwaka—Bittele Park, Charle* Nlckle, e*r* FIREWORKS. Kildletewi—Lak* TUw Park, 0. H. Ohapsmam. Century Theatre. Pain Pyrotechnic Co., 17-1* Vlenlfu AT*.. PRINTERS New Britain—White Oak Park, L. S. Rlsley. Minds—west Side Pirk Casino. Lenla A. Har- Ohlcato, II. law Karea Bivla Boak, J. A. Blaka. vey and Harry Lowe; ttiverald* Park. H. L. Of Theatrical Letterheads, Ooairaot*, Pataaas—People's Traaway Park; Wild weed Brclnlg. Terre Havt«, gen. mgr., H«nderaoB FLAGS, ete., ata. Park, Mairie* BMBU ft Shayne, Chicago, booKlng agentl. reh PrlBtlac Oa., 411 Mm at, _. Reek-vill* -flnlpir Puk. Montpelier—Pyl* Park; Fair and DrlTlag Park. Nonpareil Ptg. O*., 4M mm it., OtadBMtA O. •eaik Vtrwalk— Korwalk Part, Baeii* OUrk; O. L. Bmlth. H. a wily * OB.. CMBBtkBB, O. Worth Prlatlng Oe., w«bb*rviiie, Mick. DalaB'a Paiat, Jek. O. BaUlvaa; Bavsa P*aat Sew Alaaajr—(Jleerweod Park, lealsrllle ud Mattamal PlBf OB., fBnitBsia, «. A. J. Smith, 149 Broadway, New Xork dry; lenthem Indiana Traetloi O*.. pr*pa.i Br. V. a rial 0... B*tt •Oawt ar.. SCENE PAINTERS Pelnmhla Drove, Railway Park, Oema. Kl«hV Bdw. R. P*rry, igeit. GAMING DEVICES, lag and Power Oo. Pern—Boyd Pirk, J. A. Brwla. Aad Daalan IB BeaassT, at*. W**t Havea—Slvln Boek Theatre. Richmond—Highland Park, 0. V Divla, Spindl... Club House TualMu*. at*. oka H*rfnrth. 11M Beama *t.. OBaxaaatl. Wlaiaad— Highland Lake Park, Okaa. T>. An (it*. •ll*rsburg—Olen BU*n Park, L. B«hn*. Eehoboth—Horn's Pavilion, Theatre Bad1 OMBB Lake View Park, R. L. Brelnlg, gei. m*rr.. D. Miller Mff. Co., KSBMS Olty, U. onmillilited Machine Co., 114 H. It* It Phila- P1*r, 0. I. Horn. 18 S. 7th at., H«nd«r*OB ft Bhayaa, Ohluga, B. A. Mean Mf(. 0*)., MB Wyaa., Kaa. ONr, Me delphia, Pa, booking agent*. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA -Innenn**—BlectMe Park, B*B •. st*Uofg; Lli- GREASE, PAINTS, Watllng Mtg. Oa.. 10 W. Jaekssm, Waaalagtoa—Rlverrlew anil Bxcantoa Bsserta, coln Park, Vlncennes Am. Co., Oeo. B. Henry, Xaka-at B«*a,

For Show Parades, Horse and Pony Acts, Ad- vertising Purposes, etc. Send for price list. Attractions Wanted Horse and Pony Plumes Manufactured by M. SCHAEMBS, 612-614 Met- Cambridge, Ohio, Colonial Theatre. ropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Dayton Pianos FOR SALE. ARE THE Bntire month of May and June open. All Indus- 1 Universal Kinetoscope, 1904 Model, complete with 4 pair of the very best lenses made for tires working full time. Saturdays pay days long and short distances. Can be used from 10 to 150 feet; 1,000 feet of Edison film, among and good for capacity. Address HAMMOND which are the following supjects: Mrs. Murphy and The Baby, Dr. Jones' Baby Incubator, BROS.. Managers. Next season we play but RIack Diamond Express, Baltimore Fire, Automobile Races. Fancy Drills, A Trip Through two attractions a week. Switzerland, Comic Yacht Races, and a few short subjects; 2 sets of song slides, 1 set of Mc- IN THE FIFTY CENTS for a Book of 10 Sketches. Five Kinley Funeral Slides, about 35 slides to this set; 24 Poses Slides. 4 Barroom Hand-painted Acts for One Male, One Female. Five Acts for Pictures, Electric and Calcium Lamps, Gas Gauge. Gas Pipes, Gas Tools, wire Switches, Patent Two Males. Money order or two cent stamps; Light Cut Off, Screen 18 by 15, 1 Noble Trunk, 28 inches, best trunk made, with two trays and WORLD prompt delivery; state address plainly. Address Yale lock. Irons bound for outfit; 1 Adjustable Rheastat for 110 to 520 current; Film Sock BERNARD KLING, Playwright, 357 Jay St., Rods. This whole outfit is ready to be set up; everything good as new; will sell whole outfit QUALITY CONSIDERED for $110 cash; ship C. O. D. with privilege of examination; must send a small deposit to show Brooklyn, N. Y. you mean business. One Noble Trunk with 2 trays, new, 34 Inches, Iron bound with Yale lock, Their cheapness comes from simple $15 cash, best trunk made: 1 Columbia bar-lock Typewriter, new, double Keyboard. $65 cash; and inexpensive cases. The musical 1 S. W. 32 Blue Steel Pistol, new, hammerless, $10; 3 French Poodle Pups, seven months Printed Fortunes 75c. per 1,000; Future Wife or old, all white, $10.00 each. Everything is Just as I say, or will return your money. Ship C. features are absolutely high-class. Husband Photos. $2 per 1,000; Horoscope, Love O. D. to any point. References: Any bank or business house In Lexington. JOS. CANDIOTO, Letters, etc., 5c. for samples. LB DOUX, JR., 340 Jefferson St., Lexington, Xy. Printer, 1233 Myrtle Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. The John Church Co. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Cincinnati New York Chicago HORNED TOADS, Mounted on Orange Wood. $4 per UK), $38 per 1,000; Changing Color Chame- lons, $2.0O per 100. $20 per 1,01)0; Baby Alliga- tors, 6 to 8 in., $2 a doz.; 8 to 10-in., $2.50 a CONCESSIONS TO LET I M 01 It ']•"..: 10 to 12 in.. $.'i.25 a doz.; larger sizes at Corporations opening high-class amusement Resort on Boardwalk In Excursion District will • The Up-To-Oata lowest rates. Hnrtz Mt. Canaries, Males, $6 a accomodate limited number concessions. Already placed Circle Swing, Indian Village, Ferris doz.; Females, $4 a doz; 10-ft. King Snakes, per- Wheel, Laughing Gallery, etc. Opening for Penny Arcade, Slot Machines, Caterer, Fruit SONG fectly harmless. $4; Panama Parrots, showy, at- Stands, Japanese or English Tea Garden, Candy, Ice Cream, Soda Water, Japanese Ball Game, CLOWN tractive birds, $16 a doz.; Small South Am. Mon- Photographer, Punch and Judy, Riding Camels, with Arab attendents, Baby Elephant, Dog and keys, warranted healthy, $5.50; large, 14-lb. Pony Show and other attractive amusements. Address with reference D. Y. M. Co., 2526 BOOKS Monkeys. $10.50; extra large, 16 to 25-lb Mon- Boardwalk, Atlantic City. PRICE, keys, $20. Will ship on approval if party order- 57.50 per 1000 ing has commercial rating. Orders from others must be accompanied by cash, or one-third cash, $1.00 per 100 balance C. O. D. Orders amounting to $20 or •Camples Free. over, accompanied by cash, sent anywhere. All America's Best Equilibrists, Featuring Hand We have the charges prepaid anywhere In U. S. or Canada. Balancing anil Spanish Rings, the most novel Other Animals, Birds, Reptiles, Sea Lions, $50 act of its kind In this country; excellent ward- •.ortment of ti- a pair. CHAS. BAKBR, Modesta, Cal. robe; some open time for Parks. Address In des. care of The Billboard. CALL BIG FLASH VAUDEVILLE ACTS—That are along new lines and with the times. You'll need a new act for BARGAINS All People, Performers, Shows, Concessionaires. Etc., I. WHITESON, the park season; I'll write it and guarantee It to M. P. Machines, Feature Films, everything in under contract with the Continental Amuse make good. Alderman Cahill, an eighteen min- this line; also Black Top. R. C. TAYLOR, SONG BOOK PUB. ute sketch for I M. & I F. Not a Monkey face Suite 5. Krug Theatre Bide., Omaha, Neb. merit and Exposition Company, MO E.Madison St. act but a character comedy sketch of the true Report at Headquarters, 622 Homewood ave., Irish kind; price, $5. Typewritten Monologues, SLOT MACHINES—CUT PRICES! CUT PRICES! Plttsburg, Pa., not later than Saturday. May CHICAGO. ILL. $1 each. Terms; cash with order. Prices on or- Slot Talking Machines, $.'(5; Picture Machines, i:t. Acknowledge this call by le't'lc'r. WANTED Novelty Catalogue now Rsady der work for stamp. CHAS. LANDON CARTER, beauties, $18.50; Punching Machines, $19; Sou- —A man or lady to do the Leap-the- Gap; all Suite 26-27, 1209 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo. venir Postal Card Machines, the best, $18, will r>rigglng, Incline, wheel, etc., furnished. FOR earn you $4 per day. Disc talking machines, SALE—Legitimate privileges of all kinds, ex- WANT TO BOOK ? largest size for drawing crowds, $13.50. If these cept Confetti and Novelties. Twenty-four week* prices don't suit you, don't write us. Automatic booked In the best Carnival Territory In the If you do. use up-to-date paper. I design Mfg. Machine Co., 147 W. 23d St., N. Y. C. and arrange catchy cuts, letter heads, world; get busy; come and get some of the booklets, circulars, ads., etc. Business- WANTED—Good Clean Attractions for a Sum- money. Room for good acts at all times; expe- Advertising Writing. Been at it several Attractions Wanted, mer Park, situated between Saratoga and Schen- rienced Carnival workmen can be placed now. Address THE CONTINENTAL AMUSEMENT 4 years and know how. Prices right. Write We want Good Free Attractions for Nemaha Co. ectady and drawing from a population of EXPOSITION CO., I. E. Bing, Sec. and Trea».; or call. 280,000; no intoxicants sold on the grounds. Col W. H. Fremont, Gen. Manager, 622 Home- G. Griffith Clapham. Fair, Auburn, Neb., Aug. 29 to Sept. 1. Write SOHENECTADY R'Y CO.. Schenectady, N. Y. wood ave., Pittsburg, Fa. ISO Nass.-ui St., N. Y. Room 637. propositions; tell what you have and what you want for It. Good Wild West Aggregation pre- CAPITAL Answering, please refer to liiI.I.IKIAIID. Have Gilt Edge Proposition to offer party with ferred. Also good shows for per cent.; we are some money. Attraction Big Amusement Resort. The American Carnival Co. Wants OUR VERY LATEST. in Nebraska Circuit; week before State Fair. Quick action necessary. Address SNAP, care One or two more good shows; also privileges. Bletrlc Shook with Electrical At- C. O. SNOW, Sec'y, Auburn, Neb. Billboard, Chicago. Our route as follows: Rock Hill. S. C., May tachment. Can you hold the light lit* 1-U: Thomasvllle, N. C., 8-13; Charlotte. N. C., It Iliihts at (UK). The very latest for FOR SALE.—Hindoo Mystery Cabinet; can use 1S-20; Mt. Airy, N. C., 22-27; Greensboro, May Parks etc. (iood money machine. "BABY" for other Illusions; excellent condition. Price SO-June 5; High Point, June 7-12. Addresa Scuvenlr Postal CmM Muhino Minium i I. " Sliil. P. HART, ril.'i rnuiklm S .. 1'lilladelphla. Cleveland & Turner, as per route.. N. B.— from S7.00 up; Souvenir Cards «a uo Calihan and Durkln want to hear from Ballyhoo per M. MI Electric Light IBIowers It I \ 01,X IK people, Punch and Judy or Magic preferred. complete 135.00. Wealao have a large American made. Inter- supply of legitimate land gaming changeable parts. Forrest (money) machines at harguli prices. pocket or ladles. Cut onr- Send for list. Sloan Novelty & r\i*. tlilnl »i/,e; p._, o/. .22 call- ,/ • Wnitaker's Park To.,'.T3'..' X. itthSt. I'lillailrlphla. Pa bre: « shot; rifled. SamplM mailed. »2.50. Address Tents for Sale, 1 Black Top, 60x25; 1 White, 70x30; 1 Blue WANTED: Flist Glass Vaudeville H. 'I. KOI,1C. and White Top, 60x25; 1 Brown and Green 143' N. 2lst St. Philadelphia, Pa. And Pleasure Pier Stripe, 50x25;l English Frame Front: also 1 Acts at Harlem Park, Rockford, III., large Orchestrian Organ; all in Al condition. WANTED Address THOS. BARLEY, 19 Lagrange St.. Address: MKT. Harlem Park, Rockford. 111., High-Class Attractions, Vaudeville and Comedy Of Clear Lake, Iowa Boston, Mass. care Rorkford & Interurban Ry Co. Acrobats for the Sixth Annual Auburn Free Fish Fry, Aug. 4th and 5th. Last year's attendance, The Great Summer Resort and Saratoga of the 14.000. For further particulars address JOHN Northwest has a few more good, paying Conces- Living Wild Animals and Birds McKAY, Sec'y, Sangamon Co., Auburn, 111. sioni for sale. Cigar, Soft Drink, Slot Machine, Shooting Gallery, Bowling Alley, Peanut, Pop- A Complete Gypsy Camp of all WANTED—Man with Tent Outfit not smaller corn men wanted. All kinds of attractions on a (4 people) for Krug Park, Omaha, opening about varieties. than 30x70, to go on shares with small vaude- liberal percentage basis. Wanted—Repertoire May 15' also to hear from single Palmists. Ad- SNAKES ville show playing week stands; no money re- Cos. as good as North Bros. July 25 to Sept. dress J. J. DUNLAP, Bloomington, 111., May 49; FRANK B. ARMSTRONG. quired. Address Mgr. Daly Family, Gen'l Del., 15. Hurry up and get in; open June 15, close Jollet, 111., May 10-15. Brownsville. Texas. Mattoon, 111. p. S.—Would like to hear from Sept. 15. Address for further information, piano player that can fake. ISAAC WHITAKER, Clear Lake, Iowa. WANTED: CALL CALL Lady Musicians Wanted Quick For the several different Nellie B. Chandler La- i:i»lNo-s Train Robbery Film G. J. GIL- Operator for Moving Pictures, with or without MORE, care The Bllllx>ard. machine. Season engagement under canvas. For The Great Unique Carnival Co, dies Orchestras; must be first-class; Cornet soloist, Write quick. SIGFRIED, 10S1 Main St., Du- All performers, shows, privileges ,and working Ijmiiic. la. people are requested to Join at Longmont, Col., bass, violas, 'cello, French horn. Can always WANTED—Cornet Player, Clarinet and one May 13. for rehearsal. Season opens May 15 to place good musicians. 'The Orchestra that more useful Performer for big show. MEL- WANTED: 20 under auspices of F. O. E. Answer this Is never Idle." Address J. E. FLOWER, Man- BOURN WAGON SHOW, Pardeville. Wis. May call by letter. WANTED —On e more big Free 8; Kingston, 9; Montello, 10; Westfleld 11. Street Advertiser for Carnival Show; good talk- Act: can place Loop-the-Loop or Loop-tbe-Gap; ager The N. B. C. Orchestra, Grand Opera Must Join at once. er: Mother Hubbard wire. SIGFRIED, 1081also Sister Team for Stadium state all in first House, Boston, Mass. Main St., Dubuque, la. letter; lowest salary expected. -Be ready to join on wire; no time for correspondence. CAN MED. PEOPLE WANTED. WANTED—Trap Drummer for C. H. Knight's PLACE one .more good show. Ferris Wheel and Black Face, that can dance, and other all around 2.V. Show; opens May 11. Address, stating low- Minature R. R.; also good Advance Agent who people; all in first letter; good salary to good est salary, C. H. KNIGHT, Dunkirk, Ohio. can hook guaranties. All privileges $10. Ad- people. C. V. LEE, 1 Bleeker St., N. Y. C. Big Bargain Train Robbery Film for sale, Ldison make; used dress DON COTTON, 1011 Champa St., Denver, six times; sent privilege examination upon guar- Col. FOE SALE—a Photograph on a Button Machine, FOE SALE—Cotton Floss Candy Machine, made antee of express charges. Price $75, no less. in perfect condition; also a complete outfit; will by Birmingham Cotton Floss Machine Co.; new, give full directions to run; also a Tent for the never uncrated, $40. L. W. OASWELL 240 FRANK KELLY, Rand Hotel, Cincinnati, O. road. For particulars and price write at once, N. Olive St., Los Angeles, Cal. Want Performers, B, and 0, People SAM UNION, 744 Woodland Ave., Cleveland, O. Secret and Flans of Galatea Illusion, $1; Wax Sister Teams, Comedians, L. and D.. Soubretts, Figures, Black Art. Flying Lady, Ventriloquist Sensational Acts, Silent Acts. Trained Dogs TENT FOR SALE.—30x20 Striped Canvas, Poles. Plcures. Fortune Teller Heads, etc.; stamp or no (trainer double stage or band); all and lowest in "Tracked By Bloodhoundx" Side Wall. Ropes, everything complete; good lists, w. H. J. SHAW, Victoria, Mo. your first. Three-night stands under canvas. A Lynching at Cripple Creek, the most Sensa- as new; a bargain. $25. JAMES WILSON, 1 Open May 18 at Pekln, 111. (No Hotel dogs car- tional Film ever made: length 450 feet; price Bleeker St., New York City. WANTED—A Good Troupe of Trained Birds, rlcMl.p I pay all.. RAY CHAMBERLAIN, box $40- brand new; send $5: balance C. O .D. good trained Dog. Monkey or any other animal with examination. HARRY F. RAZA, 1415 suitable for a Street Corner Attraction; must be 393 Pekin, 111. Douglas, Omaha, Neb. first class and cheap and good workers; state SLOT MACHINES full particulars in first letter. Address F. Zeno, Latest Machine on the market. Including three .'tr»l Hl'inulwny. Troy, N. Y. Independent machines In one for a cent, pistol shot, stereoptlcan views and song; 27 machines; CHANCE FOR RIGHT PARTY, to go in show WANTED entire output of factors'; price $6 cash; no let- business around Chicago, for sale or partner, Performers of all kinds for Modern Woodmen of Aeronauts ters; other business. BOLTE CO., 4!t Elizabeth with small amount of money: have 85 feet St., New York. round top. two 40 feet middle pieces, poles and America Picnic at Walnut. la.. Aug. 17. 190fi. I have bought 10 bales of A-l cloth and offer ropes, lights, cook house stuff, clown cart and One day only. Address W. O. GUTHJIANN, the Best Made Outfits at $100; GO-foot Balloon, harness and a lot of stuff. J. H. FINN, 4i Walnut. Iowa. Chute and Pole Ropes complete. I have other FOR S A I. C. Kmrrnld Ave., Chicago. g(x«ls on hand. Columbus. O., for 7 weeks. McAllister Doub. Dis. Stereo. Edison Kineto- PROF. ED. R. HUTCHISON. Gen. Del. scope, '2 Itheostadts. .'! sets song slides. Lec- Chicago Great May Carnival ture set on Jn'mn, about l.OOO ft. film, sheet, BARGAINS always at "Peerless Exchange," 93 trunk, wire, etc.. complete for operating day Washington St., Chicago, Moving Picture Jia- Opens May 13 to 29 at Oswald's Grove, 52 lalogue of Sportlm foods of every chlncs, Stereopticons, new and 2nd-hand Films, description. Hold-outs, Marked you receive same; cosr t over $4OO; $250 buys it; Halstcad St. Ready for all kinds of Concessions. bought new March l. >. '0.~>: first-class condition. Slides, New Model "B" Oxylithe and other gas Send your application at once to PROF. AL- Cards, Ink, Dice anil Hair (iround Reference. Hank of Lancaster. C. M. SEAY. outfits. Complete, special price. "Edison's Uni- (iames. Jesse James, l-'t Scott. Ks Lancaster. S. C. versalversai. " Wil\\illl nott be undersoldOKI. BBRjyjuuuT att abovaoove auuif>>address. "The. Billknnrd" when nnxmmno ruix. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. 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Western Canada'• s Great Industrial Fair Winnipeg, Canada, July 20 to 28. $50,000 IN PRIZES AND ATTRACTIONS $50,000 Applications for Concessions on the Midway for supplying Vaudeville talent, for free attractions in front of the Grand Stand, and other concessions, will be received by the undersigned. F. W. HEUBACH. Chairman of Attractions Committee, WI N N I P EG CANADA. WANTED. WANT D I A first-class Carnival Company for a week In August or September. Fine opening. UNIFORM Slgnor Frisco Wants Partner RANK. K. OF P. CARNIVAL ASSOCIATION. Charleston, 111. Address MORTON P. HOUSE, To work revolving ladder, rigging furnished; WANTED one who can do another act suitable for Stadium Secretary, Lock Box No. 45. with Carnival Co.; state lowest salary, weight, WANTED and particulars. Male or female apply. Care U. S. Carnival Co., Jackson, Mo. For The Wixom Bros, Carnival Co, A Ferris Wheel; also an Agent that can paste Wanted, for Wolf's Lake and Pleasure Resort, paper. A Billposter, and good Carnival Per- Chambersburg, Pa. formers. Concessions for sale. Address WIX- FOR CHATTANOOGA'S Ferris Wheel (or will buy one cheap for cash) OM BROS.. Bancroft, Mich. Tin Type and Photo Button privilege for sale. Opening June 10, one to three excursions a day. Population of city 15,000. Address all FOR SALE mail to AUG. WOLF, care Wolf's Pleasure One pair of Box Ball Bowling Alleys. Good Resort, Chambersburg, Pa. as new; price $50. FRED POFF, 20th and Grayson St., Louisville, Ky. Eighth Annual Spring Festival Musicians and Performers Wanted THINK THIS OVER, Independent Street Fair and Carnival, Annapolis, for the James Shelby Shows, Md., Fire Department, May 29 to June 3 In- Must be competent, reliable and able to join clusive. WANTED—Shows of all kinds with on receipt of wire; long season; Show made 48 nice fronts; percentage no object, will be very AND GALA WEEK. weeks season 1904; accommodations good; sleep reasonable: we want you and will treat you at rooms; eat on the lot; salary promptly; flne. Will give exclusive show privilege to No Parade; a wagon show. Address all mail Carnival Co. with Band and Free Acts; twenty to CHAS. T. OGDEN, Proprietor. Shelby Show, thousand visitors; Commencement Exercises of Georglana, Ala. Naval Academy; visitors from all over the All Kinds of Circus Acts and Dotted States; Uncle Sam's Battleships; Presi- dent and his Staff; big time: It was the banner Acts for the Roman Coliseum, Nathoo Famous Midnight town last year for the Layton Carnival Co, over Five Thousand Dollars gross business; privileges Simla Seance Co, of all kinds for sale; everything goes; games In- side of tent; Will sell exclusive to responsible FOR ONE WEEK, COMMENCING MONDAY, MAY 29th, 1905, Can use another advance man well versed In parties. WANTED—The swellest Free Acts, show business and able to book show. Every write quick; performers of all kinds for German opportunity to make money; reference required; Village. WANTED—Four Net Divers, steady Remember, we want all kinds of the very best, highest class, sensational I have a high-class performance of the best work; not over forty feet dive, those that can oriental attractions with the best paper on the do other aerial acts preferred or ground acts Aerial and Ground Acts obtainable. No act is too good, as we want market. Address NATHOO, care Billboard. either. Lotto please wire. Notice, Hagers- En route May 1. town, Md., Flremens' Convention follows ours, to put on the best show ever seen in the South. Would also like to can book yon for there; answer quick. Address WANTED—A 1 Spieler to open on my Carnival all mall to W. A. BOLLIBAUGH. Manager of hear from the following Bands: Brooks, Helen May Butler, Phiney, Show Creation May 8 in Ohio; state salary or Flremons' Carnival. Annapolis, Md. per cent.; Tommy Wilson, Robert Kane, Frank Carlisle and Hungarian Boys Band. Address all communications to Leonard write. Address CHAS. RAY, box 323, WANTED—Young man has $200 to Invest In Cumberland, Md. amusement business. What can you offer? GEORGE B. DAVID, Secretary, Address H. R. HARVEY, Battle Creek, Mich. FOR SALE CHEAP—One Photoscope Machine, Chattanooga's Spring Festival Association, 809 Broad Street, good condition; big money maker; made 8,000 NOTICE—Owing to the rush of orders shall pictures In three months; I will go 100 mllei have to extend my time to May 21. Anybody Chattanooga, Tenn. to show how to operate machine; other business getting their money here before that time will cause of selling. LOCK BOX 152, Lincoln, 111. have one of my Patent Galateas. The only one Invented to work automatically, run by kero- WANTED for the Great Bosco Shows, Contract sene. Will clear more money than Ferris Agent. Billposter, Lithographer, Programmer Wheel; cost $2,000 less and only weighs 360 and Musicians. Candy Stand and Side show, and His Guaranteed to clear $400 every week this The Show that is Always Successful, other privileges for sale. Lanark, 111., May season. Park Managers and others. Don't Get 5-6; Shanon, 111., May 8; Rochell, 111., May 9; Left; send stamp for circular of greatest novelty Polo, 111., May 10. Address all letters to C. and money getter on earth. CHAS. E. WZSTON STILL GETTING THE MONEY. H. BOSCO. 4 Carruthers St., Lawrence, Mass. r FRANK NEIRER of Wlkesbarre. report at WANTED QUICK—Two male Performers; week Pauldlng or Newark, Ohio. J. W. P. stands. Med. Biz. State your Biz and Salary. «n» THE«a» DR. J. WERNTZ, Clarinda, la. PENNY ARCADE—Would like to place with WANTED, MUSICIANS—To double; B. & O. Carnival Company. For sale. Museum of Anato- Band Leader; can use red hot Sketch Team for my. C. S. JAMIESON, Muscatlne, la. Med. Co. other med. people write. The Lea- PUNCH MAN gues and The Armonds write. CHAS. BER- No. 1 Show and Outfit invites offers for season. KEEL, Midland Hotel, Omaha, Neb. No boozers Park managers write. PROF. L. CORBHTT, or deformities. Smith Greater Amusement 159 Smith St., Brooklyn, N. Y. RESERVED CfRCU« SEATS WANTED Also nine foot Side Wall; also 15 or 18 ft. Side "LOOSE LUCY," the greatest slow drag bock Wall. If you are likely to have the above in ever; 20 cents; none free. Also send postage the future keep this address; two companies for our latest hits. TED SPARKS MUSIC PUB. ENTERPRISE. CO., Kansas City, Mo. out now; useful Rep people write. DAY DAYSO. box 183, Rochelle. 111. Lebanonb , Ky., May 1-6; HarrodMbnrg, Ky., May 8-1!); TEXAS SNAKES SliolhyvllU-, Ky., .Tlay I'l-iiP; ICiiiin. n. . . Ky.. J2-V- 7. Get my prices before buying elsewhere. All FOR. SALt. snakes fixed safe to handle. Prices always Fair Eagles (young and large), 6 ft. 6 In. tip lower than others. W. ODELL LEARN, San to tip of wings, $100; feature for matinee; will Antonio, Tex. eat live chickens and rabbits full view of For Sale, or Lease, or Partnership. audience; also second band street Piano, cost WANTED—To enlarge Deltlno's American $175, will sell for $25; one Lnbln Picture Ma- "Who, What, When Minstrels" and •• Christy Brothers Minstrels." Shows, Performers and Musicians In all branch- chine, Stereoptlcan and Moving. Will buy es. Side Show, Big Show and Concert to join at second hand 9 or 15 ft. side wall; Circus Re- An elegant line of special printing for both shows, will take a partner In both or lease one once. Address GEO. W. DELTINO, Rock Hill. serves cheap for cash; use Repertoire people at and run the other myself. Wanted: People for both shows; also for the Summer season under S. C. all tiroes. DAY DAYSO. box 183, Rochelle, 111. canvas and In the circuit of parks around here. State all in first letter, and permanent ad- dress. Musicians must double stage or orchestra. L. M. BOYER, 1410 Curtis St.. Denver, Col. FOR SALE—One Hand Organ, two large Jet WANTED. Torch Lights, one set of Punch Figures, and Orchestra Leader, double band. In case of dis- Malronette Side Show Banner, Costumes, Wigs, appointments, musicians double stage; write. WANTED FOR •••in,-. WANTED Magic Outfit. HARRY LEON, box 48,, Rock OGDEN'S UNCLE TOM Co., Wanpaca, Wls., ORIGINAL DIXIE CARNIVAL COMPANY. Hill, S. C. FHEE ATTRACTIONS WANTED at all times. One more good show. Plantation people. Vaudeville people. Musicians. Door Talkers, two WANTED—Carnival Co. for week of July 8-0. Celebration Committees, get my prices TED good billposters, man for Queen's Contest and Country store. Legitimate privileges. Will Only the best need apply. Write qnlck. stating SPARKS, promoter, Century BIdg., Kansas buy 1.000 feet second hand sidewalls in good condition. Address: DANA THOMPSON, class of shows. W. L. PALMER, 67 N. Third City. Mn. Alva. O. T.. May 1-6: Eldorado. Kans.. May s-13. St., Newark, Ohio. Mention "The Billboard" when answering cub Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. The Billboard 39 WANTED FOR

Open June 5,'05 LOCATED ON DAYTON AND TROY R. R. 250,000 people to draw from; reliable manager for theatre; seating capacity 1,250; Andrews' folding chairs; fully equipped with scenery. Liberal terms to all concessions, on percentage or rent. Wanted—Merry-Go-Round, Ferris Wheel, Miniature R. R., Dog and Pony Show, Ye Old Mill, Forest Toboggan, Shaot-the-Chutes, Shoot the Whirl- pool, Rod and Rifle Range, Shooting Gallery, Baby Rack, Mystic Maze, Bowling Alley, Pool and Billiards, Steam and Naphtha Launches, Bathing Beach, Encampments, Penny Arcade, Illusions, Balloon Ascensions, in fact room for all Al Concessions and Attractions at all times. Ground and water rent free to all who locate at Midway Park, on the line of the Lima Limited, acknowledged as being the fastest trolley service in the world, barring none. Get in line with the live ones; don't be a dead one. Address Mgr. Midway Park, care Columbus Zoo, Columbus, Ohio, or Dayton and Troy R. R., Tippecanoe City, Ohio. o u s Trotting Ostrich IMPHOTGSCOPE "Whirlwind" Takes pictures as fast as a person can pose in Is now booking an Eastern and Western Cir- cuit. A sure winner and strong drawing card front of it. Delivers a perfect photograph, neatly at STATE AND COUNTY FAIRS The framed and finished, in less than one minute, and most novel, up-to-date, thrilling racing at- will operate regard less .of the weather, making as traction now before the public. Once seen, never forgotten. perfect a likeness under the electric light as on a For terms, etc., apply to bright sunny day. The only slot machine that delivers a perfect photo. THOMAS A. COCKBURN, Some Machines Average Profits as High as $100.00 per day. Proprietor Ostrich Farm, HOT SPRINGS, ARK Our 11)05 model is 50'/c better than the machine The Coney Island of the we were putting out last year at the same price. East: Old Orchard Write for catalogue. Address; SEA SIDE PARK! Beach, Me. Privilege 1'eople look this up. Conceded the flneat Bathing Beach In the world. Only Amusement M. S. KLINE, Gallon Bldg , Buffalo, N. Y. ParK within a radius of 100 miles; a Million People. 30 Cities, and 500 Towns to draw from; 15.000 local population. Great excursion center of the Hast. KREE PARK. Patronage doubling each year . WE HAVE the Big Arcade and other New BulldlnKs containing about :W Booths for Prlvlleg" People, Open Air Theatre. Si-eulc Railway Maze. Ball Koom. Grove, Merry-go Kound.i Boating. Athletic Grounds. I HAVE *JUST COMPLETED Ferris Wheel. Bloc-ks of New Stores. Circle Swing. Camera Obscura. Beaman'g Great Anatomy Exhibi- tion, and Celebrated I>OK and Pony Circus. "Wire Jewelry, Cane Hack, uart Gallery, Jap Ball Game, Plate Board. Novelty Hall Game, Fish Pond. Doll Rack. • WE WANT Penny Arcade (flue locution), Glass Show. Shooting Gallery, Knife Board. Candy Stand- Hot and Coul Candy. Tintype Outflt, Gyp«y camp hot buttered popcorn. Oriental and souvenir goods, and anything else legitimate. Opens June 15th to Sept 15th, all Alive seven days each week: 32 page Illus- trated prospectus. THE MAINE INVESTMENT CO., Ltd. 23 Large Pictures Sizes ranging from 18x18 ft. to 150x40 ft. for the L. A. Thompson Scenic Railway Co. Am at liberty to-day—May Ist^tp talk business with any one desiring- Scenic Pictorial Work of any description. Managers of Parks, Con- WANTED, the BEST struction Companies, etc., etc., kindly sit up and think. Medicine Performers in the business. Will pay top summer salaries. Must B. LOGAN REID, 112 West 40th St., NEW YORK CITY. be able to change for two weeks and make good. State all first letter Show opens in El Paso, Texas, June 5th. I pay all. Live on lot. No fares advanced to any one. Join on receipt wire or letter. Illustrated Song Singer with views wanted. Address WANTED...... WANTED W. l_. Rogers, Box 61, El Paso, Tex. For Great Wallace Circus New Fair Grounds New Hull-Mile Track Two or Three Concert Acts Richmond Co. Fair Also Strong Concert Feature. Address as per route in THE BILLBOARD. Under auspices Richmond County Agricultural Society, Inc. This county being a borough WANTED. ... .WANTED of Greater New Vork. with population of (i.WXI.OOO to draw from In a radius of 10 miles. It will Anything that will prove an attraction for a park. 60.000 people In Little Hock, and North no (loulit lie the largest attended fair in America. $1.000.000 in I'urses for Running and Trot- Little Hock will patroni/.e low priced clean amusements for the summer. Open Sunday. ting Kae.es. The (Greatest Tree Open Air Kxhibition Ever Given. Now being controlled for Electric line to the gate. No matter what you have, tell usjn full. Braddock I'ark is tho agricultural exhibits and entries. Applications for privileges, concessions and exhibits now place. Wanted—To buy moving picture outfit. Address Arkansas Amusement Co. entertained. Address ICdMard P. 1»<>J le, Seo'y, I'ort Richmond. Staten Island. N. Y, North Little Kock. Ark.. Box :.><«. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. Mention "The Billboard" when answering adt. 40 The Billboard Hoss & Naumann United Shows PREMIER. ARTISTS -AND- THE FASHION PLATE CARNIVAL SHOWS OF TO-DAY. WANTED QUICK, ACCOUNT DISAPPOINTMENT, UNDISPUTED - ARENIG - CHAMPIONS Diver, Ferris Wheel, -WITH- RINGLING BROTHERS WORLD'S GREATEST SHOWS And Strong Plantation Show EN T O V R- S E A S O N 1905. Wire, wire. Must be ready to join for the opening at Paulrling, Ohio, Mon- day, May 8. Season of 25 weeks. C-in also place one more show with good Mr. KHODA ROYAL—Mr«. FAMOUS JACKSON FAMILY front; one more promotorto promote Queen Contests. Programs, etc. Privilege EQUESTRIANS PAR EXCELLENCE America's Greatest TROUPE of CYCLISTS people look these over, and all free street fairs. Paulding, O., May 8; Crestline, Presenting the " Roy al Quintette" of Trained Address as per route, or O., week May 15; Canal Hover, O., week May 22; Martin Ferry, u , week May Equities and Thoroughbreds on the Hippo- John Grieves, Sole Representative, 29: Steubenville, O., week June 5. All privileges $10 per week; no exclusives drome track, showing all traits In harness. 205 East 14th St.. New York City. except confetti and novelties, sold to Mr. Louis Green. Address by wire, DA COMA FAMILY HOSS & NAUMANN, Paulding, Ohio. AMERICA'S GREATEST LADY and GEN- GIRDELLER. FAMILY TLEMEN GYMNASTS and ACROBATS FAMOUS EUROPEAN ACROBATS. Two Big Feature Acts Seasons 1HSH-1905. SIC. B. PERI A. LOWANDE ...WANTED... BALLET DIRECTOR and IMPRESSARIO. World's Greatest SIX PERI SISTERS ROUGH RIDER and EQUESTRIAN. VAUDEVILLE ACTS PREMIER DANCERS. AL. MIACO GEO. HARTZELL Musicians, Actors and Performers of all kinds; also Repertoire Co.'s, Farce Singing. Talking, KnockalKiut and CIRCUS CLOWN and PANTOMIMIST Comedies and similar organizations to communicate with us now (and at all PANTOMIMIC CLOWN times). OPERA HOUSE and PARK MANAGERS, bear in mind that Originator and Producer of Producer with Rlngllng Bros. Seasons 1H98 we can furnish you at all times and on short notice, GOOD Companies and Comic Novelties. to 1!H).~>. At Liberty fur Winter Season. GOOD Acts, the Only Theatrical Exchange in the South. Homer-THE HOBSONS-E.tclla THE FOUR BEDIMS Capital, Brains, Honesty, Energy and Experience EQUESTRIANS (WITH STOCK) PREMIER EQUESTRIANS That tells it all. Make this your headquarters while in the South. We are the Originators of the Triple Jump En route Itlngllng Bros. World's Greatest Up with Two Ladies, Gentleman and Dog. Shows Seasons 1(10(1-1-2-3-4 and '05. A Great Feature. Seasons l!H>4-r>. The Dixie Theatrical Exchange The Great and Only ALBERT CR.AHDALL GILBERT ELDRED Offices: English-American Bldg. Atlanta, Ga. Principal Bare-back PRINCIPAL RIDEK SEMI-EQl'ESTRIAN ACT Introducing Backward and Forward Acknowledged the Greatest Burlesque Mule WAMTEPJ2J WANTED Riding Act on Earth. Somersaults. Second Season. THE THREE ALVOS CAMILLE COMEDY TRIO AERIAL BARS HORIZONTAL BARS Two or Three More Tent Shows Feats of Skill and Daring Seasoned With The Laughing Hit of the a Spice of Comedy. World's Greatest Shows.

THE ALPINE FAMILY THE AERIAL SMITHS and Platform Show America's Greatest English Acrobats Four In Number (Except Bank Robbery). Those that can deliver the goods write. Would also like to hear Presenting an Alwolute Novelty SENSATIONAL TRAPE/.K PERFORMERS from Ballyhoo people and Spielers. Room for two trood free arts. One op two concessions With Ring ing Bros. Shows left, except confetti. Can also place a Ferris Wheel. All free fairs, and some (food maidtm THE DOUBLE WIRE. ones. Address EAGLE CARNIVAL CO., 25 South Front St.. Wilmington. N. C. Prisons 1903-4-5. I. S. WOLFING and FRED. LLSLIE COl. I. N. FlSk. FISK'S Jerome S. Brown, Mile, de MONTMORCNCY LESLIE'S PORCINE CIRCUS Director. Treasurer. Originators and Trainers of the BOXING SYNDICATE OF SHOWS STALLIONS and Other Novelties In A Coterie of Clever Pig Performers. EDUCATED HOUSES and DOGS. After a Six Months Tour will open lor the Season 19OS, at LA DVO DA VENE "That Versatile Comedy Pair" —CHATTANOOGA, TENN., MAY 1st TO 13th— In a Rare Display of Seven A-l Towns to follow. WANTED : Good Tent and Platform Shows. Good Fronts. HAND and HEAD-TO-HEAD BALANCING JIM and LOTTIE RUTHERFORD People for Stadium. Vaudeville and Circus Acts. Musicians, For Sale, Confetti. Novelties Cook House. Privilege people come on: others wire or write, Col. I. N. FISK, Stag Hotel. Acrobatic Feats Charming, Chic 4th Consecutive Season. N. B.—E. W. Weaver is no longer witli me. Chattanooga, Tenn and Delightful. KEELER BROS. KINGS OF MOMUS THE DE MACOS Charlotte May Festival and Military Carnival, ROMAN RING ARTISTS. In Original Comicalities. -MAY 15 to 2O- Located right in the heart of the city; not enclosed, but free; American Carnival Co. attrac- JOHN F. SLATER. tions. Legitimate privileges for sale. Can also place one or two first-class shows. Address JOHN AGEC communications to Cleveland & Turner, as per route of American Carnival Co., or Capt. R. EQUESTRIAN G. Davidson. Battery A, Charlotte. N. C. EQUESTRIAN. N. B.—The American Carnival Co. wants reliable man to handle Queen Contest and And Exponent of Artistic Versatility. Programmes. Paul Rains and Bob Adams, write: Unita and Paul, can place you. THE ZER.ALDAS America's Representative DRACULA PARK ATTRACTIONS WANTED UP-SIDE-DOWN EQUILIBRISTS FLEXIBLE AERIALIST. Formerly "The Wiltons For HYDE PARK, MUSKOGEE, I. T. Repertoire Co.'s for Summer Theatre, Scenic Railroad. Shoot-the-Chutes, and all other first- FLOYD BERNARD class attractions. Park opens June 15. Address all communications to A. A. KINNKV, I.. ". , and .Tier., .TIiiKkogec, I. T. ODD FEATS and CURIOUS GYRATIONS. Managers and Secretaries of Parks. Carnivals. Street Fairs and County Fairs Take Notice; that we. The Actors National Pro- WANTED: tective Union, can furnish anything from a One Man Band to a Three Ring Circus. Addres: l.Vi K. Randolph St.. Chicago, 111., TIIOS. CAREY. Bus. Mgr.. ED. SANKEY. Secretary. AX LIBERTY CHRISTOPHER DISENGAGED. Schepp's Famous "THAT POPULAR MAGICIAN " Ralph McDonald. 'er. Address: 176 C itario St., Chicago. rr \IMM. MAN for Al Stock. Ward- robe and appearance the best. Write or wire Calumet Theatre. South Chicago. No time LaDREW- -and LaZONE for lengthy correspondence. DOG AND PONY SHOW For Parks. Summer Resorts, State and County Fairs, etc. Managers and agents, book the FEATURING best, most pleasing, and the acknowledged leader of them all—bar none. Look up the rec- AT LIBERTY. ords. Highest and best indorsements from all over the country. Greatest attraction to draw ;i ml plcawo the crowd*. Can render three seperate turns—Pony Drill. Troupe of The Daft'/ Dame and The Tad, The Daredevil Cyclist. Prof. F. L. H*er Performing Dogs, Pony Specialties, or give all In on*» big performance. Work on stage or PrddMnR down the ch»te«on a Bicycle, turning a grounds— In or out doors. Now booking. For time and terms address AT r.mritrv. complete lomeraaall Into tbe lake; open for sum- CHAS. \V. SCIIKI'l'. WE. <;r;iy St.. I.ouNville. Ky. mer season on y Write for tftrraa. No weekly eo- Permanent address The Billboard, Cincinnati, O. paicemenii) n ed «pply. PKOF. L. F. HEEB. Sea uldo ttat(ou.[Rofkaway Beach, L. I. JOE EARL, Agent. WANTED— Medicine Performers; all around OF*ETV TIME Close Contractor, Good Blller, Hustler, Sober, comedian and dancer to put on acts; two silent At Donees' New Theatre, Meyersdale. Pa., first Reliable and not afraid of paste. If you want THAT COMEDY COUPLE, Harry and acts; also Piano Player and one silent act. two weeks nnd third week In May, all of June; Al. man, address me. Pouchatoula, La., box Laura Ulllam. in Vaudeville. Address Bill- MODERN REMEDY CO., Modoc, Randolph, Co., Summer Atractions wanted. Address OSCAR 113. Regards to friends. board. Ind. AI.LKX, Mgr.. Meyersdale. Pa. Mattim "The Billboard" vhea. mmasrmg ads. JSiflArwrf* tote* oatnvt»* ock. Mention " The PHttmard" when, answering'tub. Mention " The Billboard" when answering ads. The Billboard 43

THE H. & B. CO'* NEW CATALOGUE AUTOMOBILE No. 1. Peanut Greatest Attraction OF THE KIND Roaster ,,, Yet Invented Our handsome catalogue is free and fully describes this machine. Also many other styles. Hand, Spring MEH and Steam Power. Rotary Pop- Corn Poppers, Roasters and Poppers Combined, Ice Cream Freezers, Cab- inets, Tubs, Steel and Porcelain; Iron Cans, Dishers, Soda and Ice GENERAL Cream Spoons, Ice Shavers, Ice MCRCMANT3 RACKET STORE Breakers, Milk Shakers. MAIL, ORDER. AUCTIONEERS, PAWNBRO Crystal Flake STRECTMCN DRUGGIST SU .SPORTING GbOO-3 The celebrated article used so ex- BARBER SUPPLIES. FAIR. 5EA SHORC tensively for improving Ice Cream. HOLIDAY Sample and Recipe free. Novtmts t will pay for itself in three hours. Price $75. OTTON FLOSS CANDY MACHINE CO., Bir- KINGERY MFC, CO,, lingham, Ala. 106-108 E. Pearl St., CINCINNATI, 0, Theatrical Goods Worsted Tlfthts and Shirts, The Horowitz Berger Co., the well known .$2.00 each; Cotton Tights and wholesale general merchandise establishment Shirts, $1.00 each; Canra* of New York, are now mailing their 1006 cat- Pumps. 25c., with leather alogue. It not only portrays a complete line soles, 50c.; all-leather Pumps of general merchandise and novelties, but $1.50; Canvas Shoes, $1.00; quotes specialties at convincing low prices with leather soles, $1.50; for Carnival. Circus and Streetmen. such as all-leather Shoes, Soft Soles, Fountain pen outfits, Jewelry lots. Comb lots. $3.50; Elastic Suspenders, Shear lots. Notion lots. Purse lots. Ra/.or lots. 50c Heavy White Elastic, I Handkerchiefs, Memoranda books. Glass cut- In. wide, 65c. per yard; Si tin ter Knives, Peerless Sharpeners, German col- Trunk with Collar and Cuffs, Jar buttons. Needle cases, "\V-B.W." brand Spangled and trimmed, $3.00. table ware, big line for Slum layouts. Fish Be sure and send size and pond. Knife board, etc. The catalogue is of color. Deposit required on convenient size, and will be sent to any street all goods sent C. O. D. Cat- man upon application, if he mentions the aloguees telling all about the BILLBOARD. above mailed on request. S. B. CAUL, STREETMEN 244 Main St.. SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Atlas Trunks For the profession are without a PEER. Made with our PATENTED BINDING, requiring no nails and riveted throughout. Our catalogue will cheerfully Introduce them you. THE BELBEB TRUNK & BAG CO.. No. 1B2 Columbia Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. WARNING ! MEGAN & CO, Notice is hereby given, that we have applied for patents on our new Slot 8th, near Main, CINCINNATI. Attachment for Vending Machines, and any infringment will be prosecuted SEND FOR OUR CATALOGUE. to the full extent of the law. We c»rry everything sold by Street Mer- Printing for Tenl Shows, County chants:—Fountain Pen Outfits. Jewelry Lots, Our new PEERLESS SOUVENIR POSTAL CARD MACHINE is provided Notion Lots, Auction Lots, Memo Books, with above Slot. Cannot be defrauded. No paper, aluminum or slugs ilass Cutter Knives: Flynn's, Hull's and will work it. New Style High-Class Cabinet, Two Slots-Something Peerless Knife Sharpeners: Hug Needle Out- 1 I ENTIRELY NEW, :iis. German Collar Buttons. Combination On May 1st, our new Edir.ion of colored and plain Postal Cards will be »2.5O per Dippers. Watches. Jewelry. Cutlery, Station- CABINET PHOTOS n I \ It 1C I n ery, Staples and all the L\TE.«T NOVEL- ready. All new subjects. Write for our samples and prices. They will Send your negative to print from or a photo TIES. Write for Catalogue: mailed free. surprise you. 1,000 other Machines in Stock. Bock Bottom Prices. to copy. Future Husband or Wife Photoa, PARK MANAGERS and Parlormen this is your opportunity. white, black, visible or Invisible. J2 per 1,000. SHRYOCK-TODD NOTION CO, Send for sample. WENDT, Photo., Boonton, 617 IM. Fourth Street. COSMOPOLITAN NOVELTY CO., 214 N. 8th St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ST. LOUIS, - MO. The Leading Show Printers (Lithographic or Block) In the United Stabesuse STRIKE HARD JAPAN, NEBRASKA STATE FAIR That new March Song Is proving a tremendous Held in Lincoln, Sept. 1 to 8, 1905, inclusive. OFFICERS. If I Only Had My Meal Ticket Bought. W. R. Mellor, President .1..mii City The Ault & Wiborg Company's Words by Dave Chabert. Music by Bob Kellogg. Elijah Filley, 1st VIce-President .. Reynolds Just out. Professionals send for them now. Samuel Klley, 2nd Vice President Albion POSTER INKS. ROBERT B. KELLOGG. Publisher of Popular Ed. Mclntyre, Treasurer .. .Seward Are You One of Them. THE AULT & WIBORd CO. Music, 615 Steinway Hall, Chicago. Ilobt. W. Furnas, Secretary Brownvllle Cincinnati New York Chicago St. Louis S. C. Bassett, Supt. Con. and Grounds Gibbon WANTED BOARD OF MANAGERS. C. H. Rudge. Chairman Lincoln Ladies, Singers and Dancers; also One-man Band. Peter Youngers, jr ....Geneva Progressive Billposters all Buy eur "Q" Paste With Carnival Co., opening week May 29. UUS- H. L. Cook ..St. Paul SHLL'S JWItNKY ABOUND THE WORLD, made especially for their use, because UKTTKU tlum Uerne- Sulti- Hi. Kay ISM};., Ifciy City. Midi. G. W. Hervey ... .Omaha made. more convenient and certainly CHKAi'l!!;. fftll not 0. P. Hendershot .... Hebron sour and wlrl keep for an Indefinite icntrth of ttme. On receipt of tl.75 will ship you a sample barrel hakttag over 230 pounds, out of which you can maJte fully three barrels We Want Your Attraction, FOR PASTE by reducing with cold water as needed. Many btllpaaeecg act as our agents and control local paper hanKera' tnud- i AH Companies making Southern tour should My Big Fairyland Show well as others, and why not you ? If Interested at all wrtte u book this house, season 1005-06. Nothing un- done to make this the best show town -in Ar- One of the finest attractions ever seen for a The Indianapolis Paste Co., Indianapolis, Ind. kansas. House completely remodeled and up- to-date. Booking good attractions only. For Park or Summer Resort. Will sell cheap to a open time address, VINING & PARISH. Man- quick buyer. Address Fairyland, P. 0. box 607, agers, Newport. Ark. WANTED—A big attrac- Norfolk, Va. SNAKES and MONKEYS tion for September opening. IF YOU'VE GOT THEM It. . , iv, ,i ;, new lot ItlONSTKR PYTHONS, from In-.- I i.-.-t loiiu III line roiitll Flags and Decorations, ii..ii. i.ivvr HABOONN, ItHKSl'S, MANDRILLS, and otlirr varieties l'i i-•- and don't use them send me list of Films, Col- ored Slides and Dissolving View Sets you have Low. CONFETTI, CANES, SLAPPERS, for sale or trade. I have a proposition that I SHILLING'S ZOOLOGICAL STORE, know makes good, to trade you. 1 want Comic, 2N i ooi't'.l! si[l I It !•:. \. V United States Flag Co. Magical, Transformation Mlms; write at once to boi 13. Perry. O. T., for particulars. Wanted... BONHAIM, TEXAS. ...Wanted 2244 Glbert Ave.. Cincinnati. Ohio. THE SOUTHWESTERN WISCONSIN FAIR wants a few choice attractions. Dates—AUK 15 flth Annual Reunion Confederate Veterans, July isth to 21st—20.000 people day and nigh ARTISTS to 18. 1905. Address T. M. PRIESTLEY, Sec., Wants all kinds Shows, Attractions. Privileges. An A-l Carnival Company can get a gooc NATIONAL MUSIC CO. have a lot of song hits. Mineral Point, Wis. Call and see us. Chicago—260-8 Wabash Ave. deal to furnish everything. A. J. STEVENSON, Bonham. Texas. New York—41 W. 28th St. LOOK! 10 FILMS, used but lltle about 70« feet. J25; sent privilege of examlnationo* receipt CARNIVAL NOVELTIES HDP All i l;"i"l Organ FOR SALE Cheap;lt Is of one dollar to cover express charges. AMER- SAINT LOUIS CONFETTI C O Ml PA N Y,•20 UnUnlJi large powerful and new. ICAN EXCHANGE, 630 Halsey St.. Brooklyn. 20' 12 S. Commercial St., SAINT LOUIS, MO. P. Dras.sns. Washington, Ind. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. Mention "Tlie Billboard" when answering ads. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads, Mention "Tlie Billboard" when answerlny ads. 44 The Billboard 1905 CATALOGUE IS NOW READY T H A A L. L

We Are The Bim; i |7f s»C«=»«F=»CJI=»ATE We Are The Promptest Most Reliable House in the UMiiMMi House in the World Business MADISON ST., »CHICAGOO. w^ Parisian Ice Cream Gone Cooking Ovens The Greatest Money Getter at World's Fair. FILMS EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT. Machines and Slides THEY WIUU GET THE MONEY ANYWHERE A bonanza this season at Street Fairs. Carnivals. State and County Fairs, Baseball FOR RENT Games, Picnics, Soda Founts, and all gatherings. \v<- carry tbe moil complete line Thousands of dollars made by Conces- Delightfully flavored cakes made in the of Fllnm. sl< nalres at the World's Fair selling our shape of cones, filled with delicious Ice Delicious Crisp Ice Cream Cones. A brand cream, which i:an be eaten as you walk or CHICAGO FILM EXCHANGE, new Idea from Paris, The greatest come- stroll along without soiling the finest back seller ever Introduced. gloves or clothes. They sell In hot or 133 S. Clark St., Chicago, III. co!d weather. Over 500 per cent profit. Simple to operate; light and portable. Write for Catalogue. Full particulars, secret formula, etc. WANTED Balloonist for 4th of July. State terms. An- -I LANIER & DRIESBACH, Machine Works. 788 Poston St. MEMPHIS TENN. derson (Ind.) Fair Asa'n, W. H. HERITAOE.sec The Sterling Automatic Wanted Now! Hustling Billposters, Novelty Shooting Gallery THE ONLY successful Air Rifle Gallery ever ALSO made. After one year's experimenting on this gallery, we have now perfected this one In Lithographers and Banner Men every detail, making a three-way joint, and so natural that no one will get next. It IK the FOR OPPOSITION BRIGADE:. easiest framed up, the easiest to work, the easiest to get on any ground; get the money the easiest. The prlee for a J\ I I Must KNOW their BUSINESS, also, Kaiiie of thlH kind IN the eaMleitt ol anything ever put on the market. *m !•• LH be experienced and absolutely reliable Only S35 for Best Air Rifle. 1000 shot. Banner and traveliug case complete, guaranteed to (Drinking Men Need Not Respond.) give satisfaction. Sent privilege of full exami- nation. Send for new catalogue of latest Street Address: W. E. FRANKLIN, Gen'l Agent, Games, Hold-outs. Marked Cards, Ink, Dice of all kinds; In fact everything In the Sporting GREAT WALLACE SHOWS, Goods line. We Have Wbat You Want. D. MILLER MFC. CO.. « \ 1C I NATIONAL. PRINTING CO., TIC I HI M Hl.lx... < II l< Vl-o. I l.l,. Kansas City, Mo.

MUSIC PUBLISHER H• I1M ^ • WHITW W M.M.M. M.F JL-Jj Manufacturer of the' Wanted, for MURRAY & MACKEY GO, Hepertolre People Summer and Winter Season. 5O Weeks aO. Summer season opens June 13. Terrapin Park. Parkersburir. W. Va.: also good Vaudeville Acts. State all In nrst letter. JOHN ,T. MURRAY, Mgr. Murray & Mackey Co., 2606 Sander St.. Cincinnati. Ohio. P. S.—Wanted, for regular season, to open In August. 3 Big Vaudeville Features, Cycle King Trombone and Cornetsor Acrobatic Comedy Act, Sister Team and Musical Act. Must play some small parts. Large stock of second-hand high grade Band Instruments, Clarinets, Saxo- The MILES-MAY "SHOWLAND" phones, at lowest prices. Repairing and Plating our specialty. Old instru- Will Open the Seanon Monday, .Tlay 1 5th. ments taken in exchange. Cash paid for desirable second-hand instruments. Free Street Fair and Carnival at Jellico, Tenn. ... Catalogue F~ree ... Under the Auspices or The O. I'. A. 'I. WANTED:—Good Plantation and Electric Shows. Any good shows write. Prtrl'oge people come on; »10 H. N. WHITE, 268 Erie St., Cleveland, Ohio. per week. NO STRONG. QAME8. Jellico Is a town of 4.UUU Inhabitants surrounded by mines employing 10,000 men. and a big pay day on the Saturday before we open. Can use Ferris Wheel. The BOOST has Seen going on now for Five Weeks and Jellico will be a Dig One. Want High Diver or anothergood free Only ihe BEST Sketches, Songs, Comedies, Dramas act; also amall Band, addressall communications to Q. H. MILES. M^r.. Jellleo. Tenn.. P. O. Hox 431. and every description of theatrical work WRITTEN Tu ORDER. Monologues and Parodies a specialty. Jellico, Tenn., May 15-20; Midway Ky., May 2i-27; New Cast'*. Ky Mny-,".i-.) une 3; all on streeii. Comedies and "Dramas Revised. Only tbe beat original work furnished. References by tbe hundred. Established 1879. I do not furnish duplicated material, but only write the highest grade to order for FOR RENT BOB*' WATT. 806 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. Pa. NOTICE Club Room Privileges, Latonia Races BILL POSTERS $2.0O F»ER DAY. have the best boards and To Cane-Board Dealers, THE JOHN CHAPMAN CO. greatest locations in May 27 to June 17, for Bank IT other Sports. Cincinnati and Suburbs. Telephone 2314, \7 Opera Place. Contractors for Billposting Prices in Chicago same as in New York. throughout the U. S., Cuba, Canada. Population: City 35O.OOO: 56 Sub. Towns, 79.OOO- Address: R. .1.. 732 Madison Are., These few lines are worth reading carefully. Covlngton, Ky. Automatic, Electric, Nickel in the Slot Pianos at In order that our customers traveling South S2OO.OO each, regular price 3650.00. These and West may avoid paying unnecessary ex- press charges, save time and get the right TONOPHONES: instruments have been" used but short time and goods at the right prices, I have opened a guaranteed to be in good working order, but as they are not allowed to run In saloons In this Western Agency at Chicago under the man- WANTED-Immediately city, must be sold, even at less than one-third regular price. agement of the well-known Cutlery Kin;;, II \ICIIY L,. WKISBAUJW, -'40 E. Madison Owing to disappointment, CLARINETS. But very few left, therefore {jet your orders In qulekly If you want any. St. who will carry the same line I manufac- TKOMBONES and BARITONE to complete ture in New York and at the same prices. band. Address as per route WILLIAMS MUSICAL & NOVELTY CO.. All orders ordered from Chicago will be given the same attention as I elve them. Bandmaster, Great Mundy Shows, 218 South Twelfth Street, ST. LOUIS, IN/IO. Try our New Style of KtBBKIt FIN- ISH l<:i> TANKS, lor which IWr. ... XI»e REAL, ' Act For Up-to-date Fairs Is ... Welsbaiuu had the exclusive Western SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. Sale. No Chicago jobber Mill have Something So Diffennt these. 'I \ own patent and manufac- To From ture. Send for Catalogue, just out. Notice to Performers All theatrical work Is done by City Trans- Laugh it Ai; Others I. EISEIMSTEI1V, fer Co., Gus. TEMPS. Prop., Office: 108 Eddy FUN AT THE MILL St., opposite Archie Levy's. Hold checks and 44 Ann Street, New York. THK FUNNIKST ACROBATIC ACT ON I \IC I II hand same to Agent, at all theatres, or leave Particular)) from PALARO BROS.. 44 Albert Street, Toronto, Canada. 24O East Mii.li-oii St., CHICAGO, ILL. at office. BEST SERVICE. P1CTHKK MACHINES. WANTED : Films and accessories, cameras, lenses, song slides, new and second hand, bought, sold and exchanged. LA PORTE CITY, IOWA. Expert mechanical repairing; special slides made; Will celebrate FOUR days this year. A Big Carnival of Amusement and Pleasure from SCENERY Suitable for Repertoire, moving pictures taken to order; perforating, devel- JUNE 30th TO JULY 4th, Inclusive. The Biggest Ever. S1OOO Worth of Free Attrac- oping and film printing for the trade. GKRMAN- tloiiH. Something for everyone—COMK. All kinds of privileges to sell. Get in the game. AMKBIOAN CIHIMATOOBAJ-H & FILM Co., Eberbardt JOS. HDSMAN. President. B. L. MANWELL. Secretary. Send paticulars E. G. care Billboard Schneider. Mgr.. 109 E. 12th St.. New Ybrfc. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. Xlie Billboard 45 ARIZONA "Big Four" Is the place where you can incorporate most cheaply, most promptly and most Best Route to Sinpr Bros,' New Book of Specialties safely All of the important features of the incorporating business are in- AI. illustrated catalogue, containing the Latest cluded in the Arizona statutes. We California InHOrted and Domestic Novelties, Specialties, are the pioneer incorporators. Terms, Cuti«ry, Optical Goods, Plated Jewelry in all its blank forms and copy of our laws free branches, and Watches, wholesale only. Don't be Colorado without it. Write for it to-day. Mailed free. for the asking. Address

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WE TROUPERS, LISTEN AUTOMATIC HERALDS AND HANDBILLS TO OUR STAGE WHISPER. WEIGHING SCALES YORK BAND INSTRUMENTS — AND Is what we would whisper to you about. CARNIVAL Now. you know you've got to have an instrument which will "go the limit" for heavy street SLOT MACHINES, AND work and yet you've got to do Write lor IlliiHtrated your solo turn and your orches- Catalogue Free .... i tra work well or "blow the show." Tell us: when did you STREET FAIR ever have an instrument—one BEWARE OF IMITATIONS c Instrument—which could do all these—was good everywhere ? We tell you the York is IT. and PRINTERS if you doubt it. try It. We got WallingMfg,Co up the York for your needs. _ and we can prove to you it has more results for your work 153-155 W. Jackson St, THE than anything going. With a York you maj do all things well and easily and salary raised CHICAGO, - • ILL, I next week. BRANCHES: Remember, six days; we'll make good, Philadelphia. Pa., A or MONEYBACK. Portland, Ore., J. W. York & Sons, Grand Rapids, Mici St. Louis, Mo. MENTION THIS PAPER L H Our catalogue tells all alKiut it: say "Bill- Donaldson Litho. Co. Ixmrd" when you wrhr. style 10. NEWPORT, KY. ATTENTION Do You Want To Know Prizes and Gifts for P Designs all New and UP-TO-DATE. What Is doing anywhere at aay time In any all Games. Jewelry line? If so. It Is our business to tell you. If and Novelties for O L "you don't know what you want, ask some- Souvenir Stands, SAMPLES FREE body." We can help you out. Parks, Fairs, Car- s To SECRETARIES of Carnivals O PRESS DIPPING BUREAU, nivals and Theatres. 206 E. Fourth St.. - CINCINNATI, C Cheapest Estab- and Street Fairs. W lishment in New WRITI AT ONCE TO York. Mexican Curios Ami Quirk Selling: NovcltlrH. Send foi ALFRED GUGGENHEIM THE DONALDSON LITHO. CO. catalogue. ROSS CTIUO CO.. Laredo. Texas, 529 Broadway, Cor. on the Mexican border. Spring St.. H.Y.CI'y NEWPORT, KY. WANTED FOR FRANK ADAMS SOUTHERN SHOW, two or three good performers, man and wife BURGETTSTOWN FAIR. preferred; name lowest salary. Wiley Ferris, 50th Annual Fair. Oct. 3. 4 and 5th. Open for write; I also want a good cook, and also goal Special Attractions. JNO. H. LEE. Supt. At- BANNERS AND DATES sober boss canvasman. Address FRANK traction Dept., Burgettstown. Pa.. R. F. I). 4t> ADAMS. Wathena, Kan. Jnst a Few Left From the Last Edition OF THE The Billboard's Free Emergency Service, MANAGERS in need of people by reason of accident, sickness, indisposition or death are invited to wire us at either of our offices stating their require BARNUM & BAILEY menu. All such wires are Immediately bulletined on a very large black boar. with which each office Is provided. Many actors, actresses, performers, musi ROUTE BOOK elans and agents who are at liberty look in on us daily and they always reac Of 1903-4. Universally acknowledged the bulletins on the board. This is a quick means or getting in touch with the right people. This service is gratis. All Want Ads sent us for public* the finest publication, with more data tion are also posted the moment received, and Managers frequently get appli and finer illustrations than ever seen cation before the paper containing their ad comes out. in any like book, combining as it does Seurt At any of a Day by Day Record of the happen, THE BILLBOARD PUBLISHING CO., onr Offlc*» ings with the Greatest Show on Earth since its return from foreign lands. CHIC1LO, 172 Washington St. NEW YORK, 1440 Broidwiy. CINCINNATI, 416-18 Elm St. "It is Like Having a Circus A.-ior.. Actresses, Perlormen. Itlunlflaim. Electrician*, Ntaice Hand*, AKeni at Home." and Advance Men. AT LIBERTY, In New York, rnlcago or Cincinnati an Invited to call at oar Offices and register. Price, Paper cover, $1.00; full Leather cover (beautifully bound), $2.00, mailed A RARE OPPORTUNITY. CLEARING OUT SALE to any address on receipt of price. WE NEED THE ROOM FOR STORAGE. Address 20 car loads of accumulated scenery In our storehouse for sale cheap at following prices: Interior or exterior Frame pieces all sizes, per piece. $2.50; Full Drops, any size. $10 toll. Cut Drops, any size. K> to $10: Borders, any size. $S. This sale will last until March 31, 1905. Phoo Anrlrnoo Care Barnum & Bailey, as per route, or to my Before contracting for your scenery for neit season, drop UB » line. WE WILL SAVE YOU MONE' We have 25 carlondg of second hand scenery which we can utilize In rebuilding shows. UlldOi HIIUICOO, home address, 434 Douglas Boul,, CHICAGO Down town Office, Room 15, 225 pllTII II A III] 9 PflfinDlOU studl° and Shops—107 to USThro. DearbornSt. Tel. Harr. 1667. UU I R HI MR II fib UUDUnlUll St. Tel. Monroe 974. New Morning and Night Street Features, onCar- n|va|$i but something entirely new. by the STAGE PROPERTIES NEW MEXICO TERRITORIAL FAIR ASSOCIATION Manufactured by us are guaranteed In every particular. Estimates cheerfully furnlshedc properties of every description. Life-size Statuary. Bust Figures, Jardinlers, Vases, Brit SEPTEMBER. 18th to 23rd. Inclusive. a-Brac, Armor. Shields. Animals (from a Mouse to an Elephant), Antiques. Works of Ar Last year, attendance 20.000. All kinds of privileges for sale—everything goes. Address reproduced in Papier-Mache. in Old Gold. Copper, Rusty Steel and Iron constantly in stoc and shipped on receipt of order. Prop. Chickens. Turkeys. Ducks. Roast Beef. Lamb Cho> D. K. B. SELLERS, Secretary, Albuquerque, N. Mex. Steaks. Bread. Pies, Vegetables, Fruits, Fish and Game artistically made and decorai Send for sample of our Stage Money—French and English Bank Notes. N. B.—Managers and Property Men are cordially invited to examine our goods. Office and Show Rooms, 306 W. 43d St. NFW VflRK PI1 J. M. LEAVITT & CO., Factory and Studio. 212 W. 43d St. nt" I""*"' NOTICE - TO PERFORMERS Tel. 2279—38 St. If jnu haven't the poods, don't come to the Coast. Twelve weeks is the best I can give you, six weeks in this vicinity, and six weeks up north. I can do better with yon regarding salaries than this Pacific Coast Hot Air Associa- tion- Be careful whom you book with Address to me direct, ARCHIE LEVY, III Eddy St., San Francisco, Cal. PRIVILEGE? SOUVENIRS, NOVELTIES, WHIPS, LAKE BRADY RESORT Indian Burnt Leather. Rustic Wood. Shell Goods. Canes, Confetti. Serpentine Dusters. Rub- Ten miles from Akron. 23 from Cleveland. 20.000 to draw from within 5c. limit: four ra ber Balls. Biow-Outs. Whips. Balloons. Lanterns. Flag Puzzles. Trick Matches. Cigars, roads, one electric line: 800-seat theatre; 50-room hotel: 52 cottages: good pavillion: fi1 Baseballs. China Pots. Glass Goods. Shell Hat P ns. Beer Glasses. Badges. Buttons. Flags. Jewelry. Silverware. Tricks, Prize Goods. Suuakers. Watches. Bedelia Balls. Garlands, Fes- bathing. Splendid opening and long term lease to any good, clean amusements exct tooning. Novelty Flowers. Butt-ln-Badge. Leather Postal Cards. Catalogue free. Miniature R. R. (same will be sub-let to responsible people). Largest picnics In 01 NEWMAN MFG. CO., HI WOODLAND AVE.. CLEVELAND OHIO. booked. Must book subject to picnic contracts. State fully In first letter what you have Send permanent address for FREE Illustrated catalogue novelties for Street Fairs. Carni- vals and Celebrations. WIN H. II t M»l,l \ . .Tier., Kent or KaVfilllu. O Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ad Tine Billboard 47

FOR THE BEST FOR HIGH-GRADE XI AC: H I 1M E THE SELIG POLYSCOPE CO. GET THE FILMS (Incorporated) Manufacturer* of Everything for the Moving Picture Exhibitor. GET TH EM Send for Our Complete Catalogue. POLYSCOPE FROM 41-43 PECK COURT, CHICAGO, ILL. Virginia Homes PRICE. $1.00 You learn all about Virginia lands, soil, water, climate, re- sources, products, fruits, ber- ries, mode of cultivation, prices, etc., by reading the VIRGINIA FARMER. Send lOc. for 3 months sub- scription to FARMER CO., Box B. EMPORIA, VA.

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EVANS & CO., Manufacturers, LOCKPOrVT. N. Y. SHOWS CARNIVALS, Oic. ...WANTED... CARNIVAL POSTER CQ Good Stock or Repertoire COMPANIES :Show Printing: FOR SUMMER PARK. Typo and Engraved Poster*. The above is a sample of our Jl.OO halftone. Suitable for heralds, Season Opens Sundav May 7th. Good Open Dates, Herald* and Dodgers. posters, letterheads and newspapers. Send lor complete line ol Time at liberal terms. One and two weeks Sketches submitted on appli- Samples. Cuts delivered prepaid when cash accompanies the order. stand. Address all i-ommunlcattons to Capt. cation. Quick Work on short H. O. PRICE, Manager, Whlttlnfton Park, Send us your photograph and 81.00 for a trial order. This will con- Hot Springs. Ark. notice. = vince you more than anything we can say. CHICAGO SHOW PRINT, 128-130 5th A,., Chicago KnOXVllle Engraving CO. S15 Bate St.. Knoxvllle, Tenn. PARACHUTE FOR SALE. Good condi tloo ; alao rope*, [mlit* B. cuts »nd utlter Bluff. C. H. KABRICH. La Porte, Ind. AFFILIATED WESTERN VAUDEVILLE CIRCUIT. A DIRECTORY OF EASTERN OFFICE, N. W. OFFICE, WESTERN OFFICE, Grand Opera House Bid's. Suite 407-408 Globe Bld'g. Fischer's Theatre. Chicago, IH. Seattle, Wash, San Francisco. Cal. Colorado and Utah Headquarters: Bert Pittman. Denver, Col. ELECTRIC RAILWAY PARKS SAM'L LOVERICH, President. TONY LUBELSKI, Vice Pres. and Gen'l Mgr. HENRY CAHEN, Sec. and Treas. Directors :—S. Morton Cohn, Theodore Rothschild. Henry Lubelski. Is furnished free of charge to advertisers OF THE LEADING VAUDEVILLE THEATRES IN THE WEST. 1C in the STREET RAILWAY JOURNAL. 15 Owned and operated absolutely by the undersigned. A positive iruarantee that Iv every contract will be fulfilled. Wanted at all times, acts of merit. No acts too large if salary is right. Playing acts on route east and west. The circuit extends from Chi- Our issue of April 8, is a Special Park cago to the coast, and includes the following theatres (no store shows): TONY LUBELSKI NOVELTY CIRCUIT. Tony LubeUki, Managing Diractor. Number; shall we send you a sample copy? THEATRES. THKATRES. 1 IIE\TBK8 Majentlo. - - Kansas ' 'In . Mo. Bon Ton, - - - Salt Lake City. Novelty, .-.. Valli-jo, Ca1. Novelty Denver. Col. Lyric Ogden Novelty, • • - - Oakland, Cal. Palm - • - CripDle Creek, Col. Grand, Reno, Nev. Fischer's • Ban Fraudeco, Cal- Novelty, - - - Leadvlile, Col. LOVERICH & ROTHSCHILD CALIFORNIA NOVELTY CIRCUIT. STREET RAILWAY JOURNAL, Sam'l Loverlch, President. Agnus Waotod. Late=t Novelty. THE Novelty Tbci.. San Fraclnco. Cal. Novelty Theatre, LoaAnueles.CalJ 1 New Novelty (Building) KNIFE OF THE WORLD. Pateot Applied Novelty Theatre. Stockton, Cal. Novelty Theatre. Santa Rosa, Cal.| Sacrumento, Cal. for In U. 8. and Canada, It doea tbe work Novelty Tbeatre, - Fresno. Cal. Park Theatre, - • Alameda, CalJI of 10 different arttclen. For paring vegeta- STAR CIRCUIT IN NORTHWEST, bl*»Ctt ttnn cabbage f<>r (--old slaw. cuttlB? Consolidated Amusement Co.. Props. S. Morton Cohn, President. Sarfttoga chips, cuttlnR French fry cutting- German fry. removing eyes potatoes and Star Th-atre. - - -orilnnd Ore. Opera House, - - Nanalmo. B. C. Star Theatre - - Victoria. B. C. nlneapple, nut meg Krater. Ice pick, coring apples scaling flfh etc. Street- Arcade Theatre Portland. Or«. Star Theatre. • • Aetorla. Ore. Opera House. - Vancouver. B. C. rren get In line, here IB money Better. Made of co:d roled stet'l. nn-l la swell Star Theatre. - Tft<'oma. Wash- Mar Treatre, . Seattle. Wash. Opera House. - - Victoria, B. C. looker. I am Allen tbe original potato peeier man. I have my spell printed OperaHouse NewWextmlnter.B.C. to g've to «»ach agent. Seng U'c for sample. P'-r grons *5.0*>. Address : Also Numenus other Houses we Book For. AI.HKR T L ALLEN. US FourtK Ave . Pittsburg. Pa. Foi. . r_ Opef\^ •_n_ T*:__,Time. Address i.i_._ s any of. the Above_ /\iOfficesc . This is Absolutely the Best Circuit of Popular Priced Vaudeville Houses West of Chicago. DO NOT BE MISLED. PLAY THE REAL ONE. List of Foreign Vaudeville Agents In England, Germany. France, and throughout Europe, together with their street address. M. J. WIGHTMAN. Pres. and Treas. A. G. DELAMATER, Gen. Mgr. Cubic address, and the lines of which they make a specialty. PRICE, TEN CENTS. THE RICHMOND AMUSEMENT GO. Address The Billboard Pnhlshlne Co.. Cincinnati. Ohio. INCORPORATED. CAPITAL STOCK S5O.OOO Sle Hassan Ben All's Sensational - Oriental - Acrobatic - Performers Presenting complete productions of New York successful Comic Operas, Musical Comedies. Concert bands and Sensational European and American Vaudeville acts IN SUMMER Toozoonin Troupe 49 w 28thst PARKS AND THEATRES. And the 5 Whirlwinds - - SPALDING BUILDING. 29 W. 42nd Street - - - NEW YORK of the Desert. NEW YORK. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. 48 Billboard

REMEMBER: LUBIN'S FILMS ARE ABSOLUTELY STEADY COPYRIGHT. 1905 THE COPYRIGHT. 1905.

COUNTERFEITERA GRIM, STERN CHASE WHICH BRINGS DOWN THE HOUSSE COMPLETE IN TWENTY-ONE MOVING TABLEAUX. FULL OF EXCITEMENT. FULL OF FUN. A SCREAMER. SURE TO DRAW. Length, TOO Fe«t. Price, $77. • ••••• THE MASTKK'S VOICE - 65 Feet, #7.15 (Both film* when shown together III I UU THE MASTKK'S BREATH, 75 " JtH.25 create rontlnuoug laughter. Ill I W THK JII/TKD StIITOH, - 1OU " #11 ExceedlnKly funny. A Screamer lib I AN AFFAIR OF HONOR, - »OO " >^-' Proiiouiieed to be wonderful AND 36 OTHER NEW ONES EXPOSITION MODEL CINEOGR1PH WITH STEREOPTICOH COMBINED 0TC Star Model Cineognph, CCn S. HJBIN, luclndlllg Calcium Lamp, Electric- Lamp, Adjuntitble 1905 Rheontat, Mini- and Slide*. OfU With Sfereopticon Combined, VVU 23 S. Eighth St.. Philadelphia, Pa. (MOVING o o PICTURE PARK AGHINES FILMS STEREOPTICONS Managers and VIEWS. Onr Assortment ol Instru- ments, Accessories, and FEATURE Views Is the most diversi- fied and complete ol any In tbc limited States. Our Free Catalog No. ID YOLJR SHOW contains descriptions, with price and Information WITH MOVING PICTURES. about machines. Lenses, Electric Lamps and every- WE HAVE ALL. THE GOOD ONES thing of Interest to the exhibitor. MODERN MACHINES FURNISHED. Sober and Competent Men to Operate Them—Call or Write Us a Letter and We Will Give You Ful1 Information Concerning Hoving Picture Machines and Films—Please Write to Our Office in Your Territory. KLEINS OPTICAL CO, 52 State St., CHICAGO Eugene Cline & Co. NEW YORK ADDRESS: 127-129 W. 32nd Street. Dearborn & Randolph Sts., CHICAGO. NEW YORK OFFICE: 2 West 14th St.

We Furnish the most Satisfactory and Complete Weekly Service. We are the Largest Film Renting Concern in the World. National i We get you the Pictures You Want. We are Always to the Front with AH of the Feature and Story Pictures. Film Renting No Film too Expensive to Own, no Film too Costly to send FILMS Our Customers, Company, Information in Detail Immediately on Application. (Incorporated) 62 N. Clark St., CHICAGO, ILL. For Rent (Formerly ALWAYS SOMETHING NEW HERE, FILM RENTAL BUREAU.)

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