IT KEEPS THE SHOW WORLD POSTED LIBERTY PARK, BATTLE CREEK, MICH THE MILITARY CITY 50,000 F*OPULATION. within a 5c car ride on Michigan’* mo*t bei M OM SOLDIERS and fishing is supreme. This is a reai summer SlioOO.OOO WEEKLY PAY ROLL IN BATTLE CREEK. amusement. SPECiAL-PLENTY OF MONEY HERE-S WE WANT SHOWS AND RiDES OF ALL KiNDS, ALSO CONCESSiONS. WHEELS GO A first-class shooting gallery’ will reap a harvest. NOTICE—This is the only place of ftnausement In this community. Remember, boys, this Is a grand opportunity, so let us know what you have. lYirk opens May 15th. Address FRED M. SHELDON, ...... BATTLE CREEK, MiCHIGAN. You Save Money III bolh tlie pjrriiase (irice and tiy buying our WRITE FOR THIS HANDSOME NEW STEEL FRAME NON-BREAKABLE THEATER CHAIRS Wa ciiT7 a large stork TRY A SHIPMENT OF OUR FAMOUS ai.d can ship immediately. Seteral lota of Second- IT WILL BOOM YOUR BUSINESS Hand Chairs for sale 11 tspecially I o ur pricea. Here’s a 20-page lYuyers’ Guide, a complete catalog of “The House of Persian Also aeatlng for out-of- lb sir use. Addresa _ Ivory and Other Jewelry’’ that will oiwn your eyes to new sales possibilities for the coming season. It’s absolutely FREE. Write today. With the exception of 15036, 15019 and 377, we wili furnish ail these rings in individual boxes.

SEHD DEPOSIT-ASK FOR PRICE LIST No. IS028. Wliite I’er slan Irary King, with CIGARS. CANDIES & ICE CREAM CONES colored center. $12 \-9>rtiDC Stage lfx2t, tbrr* droiw. 4 aw- four brilUaiils and taae 80 volt.s. 35 amp. Guaranteed iwrfect. C7C flA oi.e brlHlant In renter Aa- tlmu Blu* S>aU. 8 tier high; 25 Folding Chain, Ins Immediate delivery. ntliy in center. Per Dozen, IbreMlng IGxmi Pnla. 2 Sleihtir.. Ererythlng rran>!etr $1.40. Grots. $15.75. .dWled slats. Per Dana, ■ Write for Bulletin No. SS. Small Generators and $1.15. Gran. $l$.00. really to aeA up anil thow The ouUlt ctM the owm- r.aao'.jie Motoga for all purposes. FV.'00 taut eumnit-r, will muTlOre fog $200 00 cadi .tiblniw FK.\NK ian Ivoo’ King, let ariUi Persian Ivoo’ Ring. «* NEW DROPS, $12.50 white aeed pearls and oui with six hrilllanta and one PalnUd to order, any size, up to 14x20 ft.. In either lirtlUant In center, hUI ruby In centar. It is Iilamond Dye, (Ml or Water Ootor.r. $2.00 deposit with .ear IndsAnltely. Asaorted guaranteed not to tarnish WANTED eaih order. SCHELL SCENIC STI'DIO, Columbus. O. Fizcf. Per Dozaa, $1.05. or dlsctdor. Per Dtzen. C’csa, $12. $1.55. Grots. $IX A GOOD SISTER TEAM That •*aii »liic and dance; wlU pa> gnml aalan VELVET DROPS and STAGE SETTINGS Iga'er. a La*1]i Vtaaiiat acid }ieauiiful ix»lor:!9, any siaa Rtntals and eauy Utthk. nti’Y tan flanrv lnteiT>rr*atlrc ilaT>AffA Addmi« BEAUMONf VELVET SCENERY STUDIOS. Na. 15013. this Per GRIERSDORF CONCERT CO.. WIcAKa, Kaaaas 246 West Forty.aIxth Strset, • New York City. Ne. 15036. Persian Ivo¬ slan Ivtgy Ring, set wllh 935 Market Street. - • San Franclsce, Cal. ry King, can f>« had In stH'eit brtlliams, can Iw either white or black. $9 haul In white. State tJae Grot* (bulk). when ordering. Per Deg. tn. $1.50. .U (wv-e fur wwU-knewm ail. Lang •ogagtiuent to rlglit llnd of iwade (X-mnumlcate JACK MafNiNALih rare M tre, Toledo, Ohio._ ings and beaut IfuL I'lUtcd Hbowk, ScranUn. lYnniglTaatA Ring, electric diamond set. Per Gross, $9.00. bright Rtnues make thoa “wlnnera** 6 UfAIITCn Ts 0|>en AprU ». Versatile Skeuh FOR SALE and WANTED vsMisibW xiame aid Hlngtok Uusw days U> week kinds. P*r G r * 11 slaiKhx State bnreet Brsl letter 1\n> opening weelt $7.00. tn thcarr*. OiHi under .anra*. L Qalllla. Syraewte. 0. 106 Wesleyan Ave. Providence, R. I Wanted for IIh Aitisr-Ssnsn AsisttBitst Cssiyaiiy .Mail to i>ley I'lano that oni rea.! and fake, atau Mx'> tlval ran twu nr imre MUtu Nnrrlty acta Chatge POSITION WANTED fir twu iijghta. Sliuw ugiena Om week In kUy un*. GeiKTal I)eliT».0'* iiK; H Jk r IlaM, diWltla liraM vr rw«l. K. B HIUPW'N’U A STANDARD AnRACTION. 14TH SEASON. HAS NEVER FAILED. NAilimai S4>!(llmi* Ilotna. «lohnaon Hty. TannrM*«' Sketch Team who can do aliiglea and dmibleH, (>*nu’ di&u who U a strong art wortter. iAhtT iiet 7;a«tem Address, ELKS’ CLUB, 43d and Broadway, New York. Western, SCHEPl’’S Hl« wTiie, l*refer pele who douhle piii/io. F«H hAlJ-f- A 40x70 Puah Pole Tent, A-1 mndltirai; $'<.5.0 \'1LL.\, Crescent Ave., Louisville, Ky. This week. State St. Theatre, Trenton N. tiW a quK’Jc sale. Mansfield*! Show. Tldloute. Pa. J., 15-17; Palace, South Bethlehem, Pa., 18-20. WANTED, QUICK K-l Advajp'O Agem. J* I'layrr; a ‘ i atiinv giicn pr^tTcut*.. (“AN t'HK mu* all ar*aii' A mining town and one of the best in the State. Big Miners’ PAY iJzVY or I‘.*rfum»T III (ill Hiurc SIKW, FI. II Jmir*. Mai our Ol'KNiN’fJ IJATK. You all know what that means. az.r, Avant, April IK; IUgl*««rt. 19; Dawhuaka. 2'' llmniny, 22; ail In Oklahunia. WANT SHOW AND A FEW MORE CONCESSIONS St " M. jrpt busy. Join the old Royal, and you will have a LIVE OPKNiNf Medicine Show. capaiOe of nunKTreia f’h7Uifrr PennsyU aula. t> all iletaJU of htwMr. AU IUllb.anI, (liMHutiat! WANTED, LIVE CONCESSION AGENTS <)(il CHEWING GUM Toadies and dentlemen .Salary or pereentage. Have IMllow, Roll-Down. High ('.mii.ly. (haraiirnv, (W-i>4*nil lUialiirMi. .4-1 IHmim Striker, K*-k -Joint and other good stands open to right people. You must lie a liiilji ,f MSS., S|,.i*taJttm. WIT*, Cbarat-lrr* and Get aur Prices. We fiiske all kinda. hustler. We open afternoons. GEORGE W. JOHNSON. Smith Greater Shows, Cranil Pami-x lSt*-rllrnt Wanirol** Imig m'**ri HELMET GUM SHOP. • • Cineinnatl. Okie. rin-o. Niu* ImK Ihr tirvt. JACK. CO.MvFXI* 116 .N Goldsboro, N. this week; Kinston next week. 9th SL, Futl ttililtlt, Arkansas,

V C«fyr*|lit. ISIS, by Tb« Billboard Publlthlbf Cbatanr. SEVERE STORM F. T. CORCORAN LIBERTY BOND' BURR McIntosh ENTAILS MUCH THEATER DRIVE DAMAGE ALONG RECORDS SALES EASTERNCOAST OF $2,084,750 Coney Island and New Jersey i I Each Day Adds to Number of Resorts Hard Hit j I Houses Enlisted

Estimated Loss of $50,000 at James T. Powers Does Remark¬ Former Place able Work, Selling

Outdoor Shows in Southeast A Total of $269,550 at One Per- i Also Feel the Effects formance at Riverside i

Secretary-manager Ft. Morgan Fron- Mr. McIntosh, ths well-known actor, Xew York, April 13.—One of the tiar Days Calebration, who auggesta that New York, April 13.—E. F. Albee, has done excellent work in boosting the worst storms that ever struck this contest managers form an asaociation. chairman of the Theatrical Allied In¬ sale of Third Liberty Loan Bonds. part of the country has been raffing terests Committee of the Liberty Loan. for the pjist four dava, causing hun¬ Rainbow Division, has the work of or¬ dreds of thousand.^ of dollara’ dam¬ ganizing for the theaters well under age to resorts all along the Atlantic way, and with wonderful .«uccess. At I'oast. The storm brought a tide of MANAGERS OF Keith’s Riverside Theater Thursday CIRCUS MEN TO ' 13 feet, more than two feet above evening James T. Powers opened his normal, which Is saM to be the high¬ campaign In the intere.xts of the com¬ est ever known here. mittee by singing Liberty Loan « gs The greatest de.structlon wa.s THE FRONTIER to old tunes, after which he started HELP CLEAR UP wrought at the seaside res<»rta of New selling bonds. William Blair, of Wil¬ Jersey. Coney Island anti I#ong Island, liam Blair & Company, brokers, at 49 where entire block.* of bathing pavll- Broadvay, stood up In the audience ion.« were .^mashed Into splinters by CONTESTS MAY and announced that if any person \ THE PROBLEM OF the huge waves. large section of would buy $5,000 worth of bonds he the boardwalk at Bright<*n B< ach was would buy $10,000 worth, if anyone torn out. and a large part of the front would buy $20,000 worth, he would of the summer home of tlertrude SOON ORGANIZE buy $40,000. He was taken at his Hoffman, the dancer, at S> a Oate, was word, and Mr. Blair doubled .so many TRANmATION carried away and serious damage purchasers that the total reached the done to her bath house and garage. F. T. Corcoran Suggests Hold¬ extraordinary sum of $269,550. Mr. Big Show Interests Get To¬ Bulkheads, breakwaters, bung-alows ing Meeting Early in May Albee last night gave out these sub¬ and partitions between bathing beach¬ scriptions received by the Theatrical gether in New York es were Jumbled together like match- .\nied Interest.s Committee: wood. The old pier at Dreamland Proctor’s 5th Ave. Theater. .$ 22,300 Bark was partly destroyed, while the Denver, Omaha or Kansas City Proctor’s 23d St. Theater... 1,450 Outline Plan To Be Presented pier at Steeplechase was also dam¬ Is Preferred as the Place Keith’s Riverside. 309,650 to Director General McAdoo aged. Silver’s Bathing House and Pa¬ Keith’s Palace. 98,000 vilion, which had been under coastruc- Lyceum Theater. 48,650 tion at the foot of West Twenty-sec¬ Those Interested Get in Touch Keith’s Royal. 6.900 Sponsors Confident That It ond street at Coney Island, was swept Wm. Fox Circuit. 32.200 away. At Coney Island the damage With The Billboard Harlem Opera House. 29,700 Will Be Accepted was estimated at 130,000, while at Liberty Theater. 8,800 Xtaten Island It Is expected to run Maxs Vaudeville Circuit.... 71,250 ay, Commissioner of Markets; <’omp- to the regional directors that the latter t'arnlval companies appearing In the of the res|>onslble promoters, which troller Craig, Commissioner H.ays, would be compelled to issue a manda¬ •'Southeastern States also felt the effect would sot the dates, to prevent con- Frank Mann. Peter Brady. A1 Smith, tory order refusing circua business al¬ of the storm. For three t>r four dax's lllctlon ius In previous years; formulate Frank Dowling. President of the together. it raiui'cj and snowed continuously In a set of rules under whivh all contes¬ Board of Manhattan: Murray Hogan, With sidings filled to overflowing, the vicinity of Kichtiiond, Va., where tants would be governed, and to act Commissioner of Docks and Ferrle.s; terminals congested and motive jmwer •lohnny J, Junes' Kxpositinn. Dorman as a board of appeals In all contro¬ Bird S. Coler, James Hamilton. Com¬ at the lowest ebb it has been in years, * Krause Shows and Benson Better versies which might arise, and to ad¬ missioner of Corrections, and Thos. C. no one road could contemplate two big t^hows are appearing thl.* week. The just dlrtlculties which may come up Brennan, l-'lre Commissioner. Burr shows on Its line at one time for in- (<'«atlDa<‘d on page 61) (Ceatiniext eB p«flv 61) (ContlDUfd on page 61) (Continoi'd on page 61) The Edition of This Issue of The Billboard is 39,700 Conies APRIL 20, 1918

their visit here. Many tirst'Class per¬ Doris Keane To Rest formers have been unwilllnf^ to appear ACTORS AND AUTHORS’ because they had to make a trip to a Will Close In Honiancc at Lyric Thoa nearby town after each performance. U*r ill London .\|>rli 27

THUTER MAY BE ESTABLISHED Broadhurst’s Denial New York, April 15.—^Dorln Keane will close her eng^aKement in Romance New York, April 13.—George Broad- at the Lyric Theater, London, April Prominent Playwrights and Performers Attend hurst denies that he had at any time 27, In order to take a well-deserved any ofheial connection with the legal rest. Miss Keane went to London with Meeting at Hotel Plaza, New York, and Are aspects of the Alan Dale play. The Romance three years ago, and so pro¬ Madonna of the Future, which has nounced was her success that she has Enthusiastic Over Project—Would Be Just been withdrawn from the .stage, been appeurini? there continuously Run on Co-Operative Plan and the cancellation of any future en¬ s;nce. According to pre.sent plans .she gagements. will reopen at the Lyric in September, using us her vehicle a play by Avery Ilopwood, entitled Roxanna. New York. April 13.—Many play¬ (speaking for the Actors’ Equity As- Sergeant Empey To Wed wrights and actors yesterday gathered .sociatlon) was opposed to this plan, at the Plaza Hotel and discussed plans stating that it would not be fair to Organize for Liberty Loan for the establishment of an Actors the performers, insofar as they might and Authors’ Theater here. All were get more money with another man¬ New York, April 13.—Two hundred very enthusiastic over the project, ager and not have to give as many and fifty Jewish actors and manager:* shows. The plans in detail will be from the East Side have formed a and speeches were delivered by sev¬ Liberty Loan organization. At a meet¬ eral, including Edwin Milton Royle, (Continued on page 71> ing Thursday Jacob Adler, probably Augustus Thoma.s, Louis Anspacher, Free Performance to Soldiers the best known Yiddish actor In Amer¬ Howard Kyle, W. Herbert Adams, Bill To Tax Billboards ica. made a stirring speech, in which Mrs. Thoma-s A. Wise, Madame Yor- Grace George .\dvoeates Keeping he said: "Every American Jew is in ska, Cosmo Hamilton and Virginia Theaters Open on Sunday for En¬ honor and duty bound to make every In New York State Pa.‘i.«ed by Senate Fox Brooks. Mr. Royle presided at tertainment of Boys In Scrvlix* sacrifice in blood and money to enable the meeting and Messrs. Anspacher the Government of this mighty Repub- and Hamilton offered any of their ■Under the He to win the war for Liberty and material to the proposed theater free men’s W’ar I Justice.” of charge. It is the intention of the play¬ Wage Increase Demanded wrights and actors to run the theater on the co-operative plan and have it LILLIAN KEMBLE COOPER The Musicians’ Union Protective modeled after the French theater. .Association of Cincinnati has made a Professional players often lose time demand of the theater managers In between engagements, but with the the Queen City for a ten per cent in- new theater in operation this will be crea.se in wages. It is believed the in¬ overcome, as they will be given work New York for crease will be granted. Action is ex¬ here and receive, in addition to a sixty cents a pected within a week or two. The as¬ small guarantee, a pro rata share of square foot for sociation at a meeting Saturday night. the receipts. The membership will the first nine April 13, voted to buy 32,000 Liberty be divided into two classes—perma¬ square feet, Loan Bonds with the funds in it® nent and temporary. The permanent ninety cent® a treasury. members will be shareholders and square foot for receive a pro rata share of the profits, the second nine while the temporary members will square feet and Nat Admits It comprise those appearing at the thea¬ 31.20 a foot for ter for a long or short period. The all excess of New York. April 13.—Nat Goodwin latter will be given a small weekly such area. In has admitted that his fifth wife has guarantee in addition to a pro rata cities of the sec¬ instituted action for divorce. Nat said share 'f the profits during their ond and third it was not his Intention to oppose Mrs. respective engagements. Twenty-five class thruout Goodwin’s wishes in the matter, and thousand dollars’ worth of shares of the State the added: "It has been my experience 3100 each will be sold. Quite a num¬ tax is two-thirds that the most futile thing in the world ber of shares were disposed of yester¬ of the New is to oppose any woman’s wishes any¬ day. Professionals may not be stock¬ York City rate. where.” Mrs. Goodwin is in Green¬ holders. The act does not wich, Conn. In his speech Mr. Anspacher made apply to electric the suggestion that two shows be giv¬ sign.s nor to any Burton to South America en a day, but some of the performer.® signs or devices were not in favor of this. Mr. Kyle advertising New York, April 14.—Percy Burton, goods manufac¬ the English theatrical manager, has tured, business la Uie iMt at The Fountain of Youth, at the Ucr.rT yCJltx Theater, New York. left for California on his way to South conducted o r $280,000 Opera Deficit America. pe r f o r mances given on the premises. All theatrical lotte Ives, John Burkell, Katharine Y'et Chicago .Association Sca.son Is billboard advertising will come under Kaelred, Albert Brown, Amelia Bing¬ Three Loop Shows Considered Great Success the proposed law. It is expected that ham, A, H. Van Buren, J. Casler West, it will pass the Assembly in the re¬ also the theater, lighting, stagehands, CTilcagn, April 15.—The Land of —It is officially maining days of the session, and that ushers v ere donated free for this Joy (which came to the Illlnole last announced that Governor Whitman will sign it. worthy cause. In a ringing speech night). Her the deficit of Miss Grace George welcomed the men Regiment the Chicago To Tour Cantonments and promised future productions of (which started Grand Opera the same high class for their benefit. its Garrick run Company for the Later Miss George said to a represen¬ simultaneously) New York, April 15.—Following the last season was tative of The Billboard: "Every thea¬ and Peter Tb- engagement of Fred Stone In Jack-o- 3280.000. De¬ ter in New York City should open its betson (starting Lantern at the Globe Theater Helen spite the size of doors on Sunday for the benefit of nt the Princess Falconer, the singer and dancer, will this figure it is men in service; it Ls vitally important tonight) are the tour the cantonments, accompanied by generally con¬ to keep them happy and their minds three new plays Douglas Stevenson and eight of the cluded that the diverted to good, wholesome thoughts supplied for chorus girls of the same play. They season, in an in these trying times they are giving Chicago's Loop will present a repertoire of songs and artistic sen.se. their lives for us. Surely we can give theaters. To dances. our theaters to recompense them even make room in so slight a manner." for these at- Ben Stern Recovering l tractions The Arthur Sherman Dies I Imaginary In¬ New York, April 15.—Ben Stem, valid, Over the the well-known theatrical manager, New York, April 13.—Arthur Sher¬ Top and The who has been ill, at one time seriously, man, for ten years in the office of Gay Lord Quex at his home, 611 W. 156th street, for Henry W. Savage, died Thursday. Me have discontin¬ the past month or so, is rapidly re¬ was fifty years old. He has a brother ued local runs. gaining his health. in Chicago. No new sliow has been se¬ Previn Succeeds Radin lected to follow Barracks for Performers The Riviera Girl, which Gamp Upton, N. Y., April 14.—It New York. April 14.—Charles Previn closed at the has been decided that Camp Upton has been appointed musical director Blackstone Sat¬ will soon have a barracks where en¬ of the Winter Garden, taking the place urday night, tertainers booked for the Liberty of Oscar Radin. who has been there Late additioa to A Tailor- leaving the Theater will be able to stay during ever since the theater opened. la Naaey Lao. at Hadeo* Made Man. house dark. Thtairr, Na« Yarik

11 APRIL 20, 1918 Ttie Billboard 5

Pom-Pom Comes to Close Actors* Equity

>MU.i llajcflr In May Change Constitution To Admit New Mu^'leal Junior Members

After starrlnK in the muKical play, New York, April 15.—An amend¬ I^)m•l’"n1. for more than two yeaiH, ment to the constitution of the Actors’ By WilliSm Judkiiis||HeWitt Equity Association, which will be pre¬ Mitzi Ilajos closed her tour Saturday niKht. A|>ril 13, in Portsmouth, N. H. sented at the annua! meeting on May After restiiiK for a week she will bc- 27, will no doubt double the member¬ New York, April 13.—The snow and rainstorms of the past few days jcin r* hearsals for a new musical com- ship of the organization. This amend¬ have hurt theater patronage. Some would call this an unlucky day—not eiiy. wliieh will be produced by Henry ment, which Is approved by the di¬ so, the sun Is shining and big matinee business is looked for in all the play¬ \V. Savutre in May. rectors of the Equity, will lower the houses. • ••••• bars to the newcomers and beginners Billy Moran in France in the theater and permit them to be¬ The actor (man and woman) is doing great work in the Third Liberty come Junior members of the society. Loan drive. Heretofore the applicant had to have Itlllv Moran, who is with No. 2 • ••••• at least two years of experience on Canadian I. B. I>., somewhere in Today amusement men are talking about the advantages the coming the stage before he could qualify, but France, writes The Billboard under back of the two-cent piece and the proposed flfteen-cent piece would accord under the present plan one appearance date of February 23 that he has been them. on the stage is sufficient. This per¬ attached to the Beaver Theatrical • ••••• formance must have been a public • ompany for a time. He says that Marie Dressier, In her Liberty Loan speech, brought down the house at one, of course, and the performer they have met with succe.ss every¬ the Palace Theater the other night when she cried: *T am an American!” must have received a money consid¬ where. especially at the hospitals in "1 am a Democrat!” eration for his services. the district. The members of the com¬ • ••••• The dues for the Juniors will be $5 pany have all done their bit in the Charles Chaplin has again broken into print around these parts. a year, the same as those holding full front line and now feel satl.sfled to • ••••• membership, and w-ill be used in de¬ help in the important work of enter- fraying the legal expenses of the or¬ B. J. Kilpatrick arrived yesterday and registered at the Knickerbocker. talninB the boys while out on rest. ganization in their behalf. This ex¬ They recently put on a musical comedy • ••••• pense in the past has had to come out in two acts, entitled Some Girl. They Harry R. Raver is in line to give us a real sensation in pictures. of the treasury of the Equity. There have featured some of Jos. W’. Stern are now approximately 3,600 members Company’s .<*onKs. Including Lily of of the Actors’ Equity Association. All arrangements have been completed for the Showmen’s Hospital bene¬ the Valley and It Takes a Long, Tall. fit at the Hippodrome Sunday, April 21. It promises to be a veritable mas- Brown Skin Gal To Make a Preacher todonlc performance and a box-office recordbreaking affair. Dinner to William Morris Lay His Bible Down. • ••••• Kitty Doner Is truly a dancing demon at the Winter Garden. New York, April 15.—^The Friars’ Bowes Leaves Selwyn • ••••• Club will give a dinner in honor of A paper published in this city, supposedly a trade publication devoted William Morris on Sunday, April 28. New York. April 15.—E. J. Bowes, to the best interests of the vaudeville profession, gets its support from the ! George M. Cohan, abbot of the Friars, husband of Margaret Illlngton. has vaudeville artist by wielding the club of fear and not the palm of respect. has asked Herbert Hoover to arrange withdrawn from the firm of Selwyn Its policy is all wrong and the vaudeville artist should see the error of his a menu for the dinner and to be pres¬ & Company. He is Interested in a way. He should be big enough in body, brains and talent to fear not the ent himself. new picture theater in course of erec¬ subsidized opinion of a publication that is pliable to the amount of dollars tion at Broadway and Fifty-first street. and cents expended in its • advertising••••• columns. Cast for Bruised Wings Leaves The Passing Show The report that the ticket speculators had gotten hold of the Belmont New York, April 13.—Fanla Marl- Theater seems to be without foundation. noff has left the Greenwich Village • ••••• Players In order to start rehearsals Irene Franklin left The Passing John C. Vivian, of Denver, is visiting In the city. He Invites Billboard with Clark & Gerard’s production of Show of 1917 at St. Louis Saturday readers to call on him when in his home town at his office in the Symes Bruised Wings, which Is to have its I night, .\pril 13. to take her husband. Building. first performance in Atlantic City on Burton Green, who has been 111 in • ■ • • • • • May 13. In addition to Miss Marinoff •‘'inclnnati for the past two weeks, to the cast includes Frederick Perry, their home in Mt. Vernon, X. Y. Crowds continue to flock to the Columbia Theater to see burlesque as it is presented in its official New York home. Grace Henderson, Dodson Mitchell, • ••••• Ruby Hallier, Basil West, Charles .\n- Feraandez-Rosenow Partners Erwin Justice, of the Fox Film Corporation press department, is re¬ gelo, Cecelia Griffith and Capt. Carl ported ill at the French HospitaL Rosa, son of the Carl Rosa of opera • ••••• New York. April 15.—Bijou Fernan¬ fame. Dirigible balloons and warplanes that frequently fiy over the theatrical dez and Melville Rosenow have formed district in the Interest of the Liberty Loan attract a great deal of attention. a busine.ss itssoclation and will devote • ••••• Ovation to Farrar themselves to the casting of musical Marie Tempest is due in soon from her Australian tour. comedies as well as of dramatic plays. • ••••• New York, April 15.—Geraldine Far¬ Some theatrical firms need writers of matter for the press more than rar sang The Star-Spangled Banner at With Dillingham Next Year they do press departments—it would seem from the amount of nonsensical the miniature theater of the Stage “squash” that many are sending out. Women’s War Relief at noon today • ••••• before a tremendous crowd and was New York. April 14.—Arrangements given an ovation. She started the are under way which will bring Julia Joseph McManus, described by the press agents as a young California sale of Liberty Bonds by buying the Sanderson and Joseph Cawthorn under composer, wrote the music for Quack, Quack, a Shubert play, with music, soon to be on the boards bidding for public favor. first $5,000 worth. the management of Charles B. Dilling¬ • ••••• ham next season. A well-known au¬ thor Is preparing a musical play for Marie Centllvre has charge of the “lodge of sorrow,” which the Green¬ Drama League Awards these stars. wich villagers are planning in honorable memorj* of the late Richard Mans¬ field. Jr. Washington, April 13. — Prizes awarded today in the Drama League New C. & H. Play Among the famous Greenwich Village resorts are the Purple Pup, Yellow of -\merica’s competition for patriotic Hound and Chocolate Bow Wow. What is the matter with these titles for plays for use of schools and amateur New York, April 16.—Cohan * Har¬ 1918 season burlesque shows? organiziitlons places second prize of ris have In preparation to produce a • ••••• $250 with Miss Doris F. Halman. new musical play called The Beautiful Nearly all the cabarets are undergoing changes and alterations, getting Brookline, Mass , and third prize of >‘^ne, with book and lyrics by Rennold ready for newer and greater cabarets for the summer season. $100 with Miss Rachel L. Field, Cam¬ M olf and miislc hy Louis A. Hlrsch. • ••••• bridge, Mass. The first prize of $500 The piece la described as A Long Is¬ Lieutenant Pat O’Brien, famous escape artist from German war prisons, was not awarded. land Comedy, meaning that the story is doing great work for the Liberty Loan. concerns a group of suburbanites who • ••••• live on that strip of land. It will be •The first annlversarj' of the Bijou* "Theater was celebrated yesterday by Jolson as Producer the third musical comedy written by tho house staff, which gave• a •••••supper. "’old and Hlrsch. New York, April 15.—A1 Jolson is Oscar Radln. who has been musical director of the Winter Garden since contemplating entering the ranks of To Feature i^f’rienne Dore Its opening, has been succeeded• ••••• by Charles Pervln. producers with a musical comedy ver¬ sion of The Third Party. Women who are now good New York voting citizens should take their New York, April 15.—Adrienne hats off In theaters when the national air is being played. Wish that the formerly of the Folles Ber- theater managers would see to this. Dale’s Play Halts Jt'Te In Paris, has been signed by El- • ••••• ntt, t'nmstock & (Jest f«>r a promi¬ From the way the Liberty Loan is posted and generally advertised would New York, .\pril 13.—Alan Dale’s nent role In the new .Midnight Revue, indicate that the Government Is the greatest advertiser In the wide world. play. The Woman of the F^iture. play¬ •hlch will prx>duced In the original • ••••• ing this week in Brooklyn, will stop oeoanut Grove ato|> the Century Why not a cabaret named the Broadway Dream Garden? tonight. Immorality in the play has next Thursday evening. Following • ••••• been charged by the police, but after Is •'rig.-igpiiient the same manage¬ The Fulton Theater .seems to have been playing some short weight shows being notified of the withdrawal of ment will feature her In a new pro- of late. Judging from the many changes taking place in that house. the production the Chief City Magis¬

t NOT FOR THE BIG TIME, NOR YET THE SMALL TIME, BUT FOR THE ARTIST ALL THE TIME.

subject of Thrift Stamps and T^Iherty | Omer Hebert’s Revue Bonds. Other prominent speakers COOKE INSISTS THAT announced by E. F. Albee, chairman Contlniio I>r«|»ltc Fa amazing lack of knowledge of the June 8. Another sketch, called The Finish, written by Mr. Kettering from the movie of like title by Harry Tipton .qtock, gets its premiere at the Acad¬ emy next week. The cast includes O .M. Wllliam8*)n, Gus Arthur and .Mar¬ garet Henry. In preparation Is F'our-Leaf Clovers, a big “girl act.” featuring Carroll .Mc¬ (THE STANDARD STOCK OF THE CENTRAL WEST) Farland and Kathryn .Marney, with hook, lyrics and music by Melville W WANTS QUICK Brown and Mr. Kettering. It will b** A-l HEAVY MAN, A-1 LEADING MAN. .utaged hy Ia)rln Howard. Two Bills a week. No Sunday Shows. All summer work and winter if you want it. Others write. JACK DeFOREST or V. A. VARNEY, Bus. Manager, Hutchinson, Kansas. Pantages Summer Season , P. S.—This is not for the Tent Show. lincl** (in-iilt Doing firnatcr Btislne^- THE PRINCESS STOCK CO. WANTS Hull I'siial Soft Drink” Cabarets Chicago, April 15.—Bummer usiially finds vaudeville going thru a readjust¬ Proprietors Evolve Peeiillar Plan for ment perlor aijd d-aible band HTlU-, State all, age. lu-lKlit, wiljlit. and aalary I'aj wn Adilri*, round vaudeville. When other book¬ out that profits derived from the sale ing managers Idly plan vacations J of soft drink.s and meal.s run in con¬ C. .Matthews, energetic Ij^, aTAllty and appwaTKis, tiiAt cmi nmnlxTv mir Mith Vfjit’f’ A$ia aiid iMnihx Hlro. AUare to ni>«'ti In l^ajbvriUr Hdutday. April 21. rai a werk iWin’I; sonable proposition,” Madthews ox- (Continued on page 71) Wlra EUGENE J. MURPHY, Gayrty Thcatrta Uulwllla. Kentucky. ((.'untluiH-d on page 71)

II APRIL 20, 1918 Ttte Vaudeville Reviews By Special Wire Majestic, Chicago Chicago Palace (RerUwed Monday Matlneo. April 15) B. B HEIT'M’S (Knriewad Monday Matinee, April 16) (•hi, SCO April in.—Th<* Mil «» th# M«)«it|r rhlearo. April 15.—Madame Ramh Bernhardt f..r llir . nrn-nt l« . i. fptl.mally wMl »>«1 wraa the magnet that made the Palace box otlli-e an'l 'very a. t from <>i>riilu* to .IohIuh a mlrhty hiiNy place today. Tet It waa not i ,,mr ’iu for *>«11 niorlttMl ■piilailM-. caae of great headliner and weak aupporting bill for every act nieaaiired well up to the atanuard No i — Oridiouiu Clnult Trarel Wrekly and the audience would have received Ita mom-y * No • Soiln Mn«*w»I. worth had the Divine tinrah failed to appear. Ill fiw.l lip •'* ••Ullii* niailo anil worke-l RaUKETHEnTEE No. 1—Colonel Diamond and hla granddaughter, rf..ilv 'lirii an •liflif mlniito roiUlto- of irt. k*. a man NS year* old and a beautiful girl, comprl**- Till' .cai work* alonr on tlia atagr. ilraRgIng Ita a real aurprise opener, for. de*plte his age. Dia¬ .r.o- .n anil off ami polng tliru oaib atunt mond accompanie* the girl in dances, old and olihoiil a aliiglo orror. Klaht nilniitoa. full new, with a vitality tiiat men half his age could -utr •«" lurtalna. well envy. They made gor«Hle'l (lleNlcwttl Munduy Matinee. April 15) winning three hearty ls>w*. Eight minutes. In interior, full stage. niimla-r' tlio llrat lialf of nhl.li I* y imiiliig oiituroa on an enaiuoliol platr that haa No. 2—Benny and Woods, one boy at piano, nrvt l»fn ooTorod with wad. ami the latter half the other handling a violin, dash off a few synco¬ , *Mn” the S|>rln» S nr Imitation* of fhw New York, April 15. The projrram today reflected the patriotic influ pated airs in a tasty manner. Then the pianist of I'lrilaI'frih. round out an ex.elleotexcellent vaudevilleraudeillle ence» of the vaudeville powera that he. The lobby was a vast Liberty Bond ’ vo ~r l.irhteen uitnut.s. In tour, iiiree w . Nation, and patroa*. upon beins confronted with the various posters with nearer stopping a Palace ahow without doing s„ 4 Comfort and King did not prove as which it is decorated, made many purchases of I’ncle Sam’s “Scrap of Paper.” so. ua they registered six bowa in twelve min- „.,s.ptibie In the'm*iaug'h- The house was not packed, but it was a beautiful day and the radiance of _..w '''’•'md*cio«!ng to a^niund of applause, netting the sun probably was an inducementInducement to some of the Monday matinee "regu-“regu- n,’pW^arTole preuy'g“r"is I.ne Ihiw.'_ Eighteen_ minutes. In one. lars"larsf to promenade Broadway.Broadway, Theodore Kosloff was indisposed, and the «nd a straight, proved the same laughgetter that No 5 E-Mie Foy and his family prove,! the management had thoughtfully placed an announcement to this effect out in it was last year, starting out with the eicmct- . I me old never ending riotous soun e of delight fj-ont Of the theater. The Palace certainly does things right. It is on the »dngly funny diving scene and ending up with , the audience that tbey alwaya do. The offer- , , • fine comedy motion picture song. In which !» ...lied Slumwbere In New York, and offers j -r*. j , »• takeoffs on weoes staged In the movies are de- ^ .riunity for all from father down to the Xo. 1—Palace Orchestra, with Frederick F. Daab as the dominating pict.-d amusingly. Eighteen minutes; opening l,ii;..» ForKey for lively action. F.very bit goes Influence. in exterior two, closing in one; two bows. I.r sllh ea-e. »nap-j and ginger.—. TheTK- a-..., t ei.utedclosed No.v-Q 2—Hearst'Pathe WeeklyWeeklv becomes of more Interestinterest each week. ^ ■*—MelroseMelrose and Mae, our oM a i.r,«e..ion of lows. Twenty minutes. In - the vaudeville with a very fast routine of drbie“witra g,^cii“o^kfn^ ?he"*uia* „o,a a won-1 oomedy effects. The unrldable mule Is probably the be.*t offering of its kind appointment occ^i.me-l by Uie absence of the ■'‘“'ll* i'*T'round "ndfMl soi.rsno voice, and I »een here, and the assistants work splendidly and take their “falls” naturally. Three Rube*, and proved a real treat. Instead ' ,^.r....r"of of mu*lc were given a real treat.treat.’ She A great Palace Opening act Ten minutes, in full stage, with two bows. siarungstarting byoy arranging hisMS tablealaoiea Bert come* sn instantaneous hit. and at the close of her Xo. 4—Vivian Holt and Lillian Rosedale offered one of those high-class *''*i,*?4* r.»uUr "i;.™*;;;™ drawing room singing numbers that have elevated vaudeville so much in re- Thin the gin ente« inw a apirUetr daSce. «I1 imws ’ ^ ^ years, and, following the Kouns Sisters last week, these two ladies made Later the scene shifts from one to Oiii stage, 7_41,arles Withers, in For Tity s Riike. a great impression. Miss Holt is a coloratura soprano possessing a revealing Bert’s old standby, the tables,tabl*-*, and he t.i* a laugh a se.-'md In hi* depletion of owner voice of great range and beauty, while Miss Rosedale at the piano is a de- coDcluiles with hi* famous falL For these who . , have witnessed Bert’s old act many times, the msDi.xer. orchestra snd »*“*•”*' lightful entertainer. Sixteen minutes, in one; twowo bowsDOWS and encore. newnew” arrangementalrang is most novel and pleasing, '*uh nf *^00 Vhe*^styie of'^meirnfrsma offered in No. 5—Clark and Verdi did not create any great excitement, and, while ringing to new things without neglecting the Ihi. playlet, withers is a wonder, and fully re- they got a few laughs. It seems that these old friendsIriends need some real com- r»rt oof his oM stunts, sixteen minute*; pealed lii* re,-ent success at the Palace. J**^*}*/ edy material. The laughs they do get are thru their own efforts and not on IT.,ante*, in one. i«o a^ three, four curia na account of any chatter that they have. They worked hard for twelve minutes, snd%n^.**?nteiTre/s’inap JnlppJ^singl 'lively " no“ r.iAn5 Sii "lit Herheri fUfton might in one. and got a couple of bows. manner, ’ irevealing remarkable eharacterlza- h,,r fniinii this a migbty hard Mwi. but it was No. <—.\1I fOF Democrac.v, an allegory of the present, written by Hamil- * R was ^rd to give the audience enough es.}*for this past mister of tiw art of female Coleman and Sylvanus George, turned out to be a patriotic appeal to '"nv"““hTgb J!a‘t«.*."i5d thrJnrmrmt;evi''S audlcnce. President Wilson Is supposed to be visited by the spirits of easily^*easily she might havehale won more. FifteenFlftle*? min¬mlm ».rit Mg The cosiumrs were works of art snd Grant. Lee, Lincoln, Lafayette, Joan of .\rc and by General Pershine. From utes, in one. -Kiiij e*prciaily the »i>id,r wrb costume. At a patriotic Standpoint the number Is simply great. The actors are to be ?*'<'•No. 6—Because6—Because Madame Sarah Bernhardt ap If ciwe of hia numtwr tTifton made a strong specially Commended for their lifelike makeup of the different characters, *?, * sketch which la French, save for a and iDltrestlng talk on war oindlth.n* that exist p •• W’estnhal aji oiir President the ooiinternart nf \Vil,snn In full IMe, the Pala^ management, realizing u t tkland at the present time. Sev. niern m.a V es^nai. as Our Bresident, looks tne counterpart or \\ llson. in run t^at its patron.* for the most part are th-t ac- m/. IB oi»e and two. Bve bows stage; fourteen minutes, with appropriate music by Harry Auracher; each qnalnted with the French tongue, not only print* No. »—Tbe Valsno’va Troupe of r.ypsles. In A character taking a bow; In one, a complete synoinlssynoiwis of the sketch In thetbe pn>pn' Night ID a Uypsy I'amp. have a dam-e offering j gram but also fiaxhesflashes same, vla^slldes.via slides. Tli.'Tbe with all the colorful batkground. Thr«*r men and **Madame■■■ appears as a‘ wounded waif’* of'* war w ‘ho li.re* ladles comprise the csst. snd the work of tho in a dying condltioo, has manageil to rescue the men especially Is good. Spsni*!i and Uiisslan hie beloved Frenrh flag. The audience win d-i.. •* iTi-doBlnatr. bevrB minute*, full sUge. No. 7—Santow anti Hays, tho girls with the fiiiiiiy flgiires, are en¬ deeply impressed by her emotional acting which, -W.VLTtK. tertainers all In a ela.ss hy themseltes. True that they are hlevsed with save for a b-lef dialog with a British ofllcer, has liidleroas looking legs, btit they arc also the possessors of brains anti 80 many Iin>w falling to the great actress and so few for the seven people In the supporting the combination gets thoiii iinUmltetl langhs .Miss Hays has a voke ik I ^,rt1liant‘ii^on'ds7ikr7’mol^l.!^'.” Wh^"she 9 that at times approaches grand o|tera timber. Sixteen minutes. In one; V reaches the line. “Goerhlj. At |ea*t five act* No. 9O—Louise T oiiUa Dresser,DrAiuer prettiernrpttior than ever with her beautiful blond hair No. 7—l^’ons and those Wop*, who <•.• the MU were so il<»ely.l.-ely bun,buni-he,l he,! at tlic wlr,-wire . . / .. .?® L>re»er, Pretlier than ever with her beautiful blond hair that yuo •xnldn'l *ee daylight between them. looking for all the world as tho It has been touched b.v the sun, wearing a *'•>•*•■•'••>•’<1 •>* ‘•vith mnsioai *oieotiona in da.va No 1.—Twelve minutes of very nnlntcrest gown covered with a light blue drape affair, was received very cordially, ^^ry 'linrTf’ the"r '^meIe that prmlnce* more number. They have been in this laurel wreath before, to a capacity house this afternoon. The show Is lang*» In fpe twenty iilx minute* It run* than a little below the average, but good. uswl farroa do In a *ea*<4i’s t,Hir If Is a just a few weeks agt), hut it seems impossible when they No. 1—Bearst-Pathe Nexrn, sereii minutes. of a wife’* effort* to retain Ihe love of her rapldl} gniwlng-ludlffen-nt hii*tvin,l ami her are on any bill for this reviewer•lewer tolO UOdo Ollierwise,otherwise, forlor l 2—Trio, two women and one man, liter ' re. oil’, anil prrlen«e of anger amt •corn _ j , , in a classy iron Jaw act well dressed. They "f hi* sffei tion. at th*- ln*tlg«llon of her they are without any questiontlOn of doubt the neatestgreatest jr.lg«ve a llvely flnLsh. six minutes. fnU stage; I’ouher when Mr. llii*b*nd weeks to mend hi* two bows. Ml** Claire 1 In, ent. a* the wife. Is comedians in the two-a-day. A riot.—HILLIAR. ’•'e

FOOTLITF Htkta. Ualan gull*, fivaiaiatrltali CHU CHIN CHOW CLOSING DATE and Thaalrlcal Supgilaa. TROUPE UNABLE TO SAIL CHOW CLOSING DATE ADDITIONAL REVIEWS Write f-'T 4'ataii«#He N I 0- ■RtTiriCl.O CO.. INC.. Bratdway. Nrw Varii. Caraar STIh Mmat. New Turk, .\pril 13.—Rnid13.—RnId Bland and Oom- New York. April IS.—Chn Chin Obow cloeea at ON PAGE 9 pany, who were to sail fur South Amtrlen this the Century Thcnter May 4. APRIL 20, 1918 LAST WEEK’S BEST VAUDEVILLE ACTS

with the Rarnum Show at the Gardm, haa Wn drolded in favor of Joarphaon, the Tamaktn IN NEW YORK agrvpInK to omit rcrtalii jin jitau tricka fnm N. V. A. NEWS ttirir routtna. Hay, buy a Liberty Bond, will (HILLIAR’S SELECTIONS) you? Tbe claim of Ixibac and Strriius acalnat By “ED" HcNAXEE Lowe and .Sperllne Hlstrra, alleglof almllarlty P«t Rooney and Marion Bent, in a timely, patriotic playlet. Over of title, baa not been allowed aa Luwe and ARTITCR BARRETT’S IDEA Here, in which Rooney has injected his own personality and ability to the Sperllnga hare proved they are worklni; .\rthur Barrett, who collected over tilrty-flTe such an extent that he is practically “the whole show.” It is a satire on under tbelr legal names. Mabel Bnrke broke dollars one night last week for the .\rmy Girls’ draft exemption, and went over very big, but when Rooney steps down all recorda with I.lbrrty Bond itibacriptlona at Transport Fund, has Inaugurated a drive for in "one” at the finish and goes into an encored "song and dance” routine, I'roctor’a Fifth .tvenue Theater lait week. John smokes for all N. V. A, men in the service. assisted by Marion, the act runs aw’ay from all control and ends midst Netr and Ham I-aVeen, write lo to the offlee Contribution boxes are now being made up and riotous applause. At the Palace, Monday matinee. at once. when the smokes are sent across every N. V. .A. Theodore Kosloff and Company duplicated his success of several A WAIL ON MAIL boy, from the highest to the lowest military weeks ago at this theater. Kosloff himself is still the master of all Rus¬ "Why don’t they call for their mall?” ia the rank will share in the smokes contributed by sian male dancers, and his company probably could not be excelled. With pan Bond was made by a ers at the American Roof Tuesday evening. member. Every tobacco and Bed Cross activ¬ I Dayton, O., April 13.—Newton Alexander, who ity has its N. V. A. pluggers, and the Honor Ben Welch, in next to closing position, was responsible for many ! It playing Keith’a Theater at Dayton this week Boll of the club was running well into ‘he hun¬ laughs. He has lost none of his storytelling ability, and, while using with the Llghtner Siatera, ree-elved a telegram dreds long before a draft was ever beard of. practically no new material, he knows how to put the punch in at the Wednesday, stating that bis mother died at In-r right moment, and thereby creates continuous laughter. He was re¬ I Kansas home. LATEST N. V. A. FIGHTERS warded with several bows at the Palace Theater Monday matinee. ’TOMMY HAYDN has enlisted in the British ON INSPECTION TOUR Aerial Corps. Ben Hilbert, .\merlcan Exp. Marie and Billy Hart, in closing position, entertained and delighted Forces, Y. M. C. A. Bldg., 12 Reu D’Augessence, the many patrons of Fox’s most popular theater. Hart’s comedy and his wife’s remarkable versatility all blend Into a thoroly enjoyable circus Seattle, .\pr1I 13.--Sara Harris an 1 Irvine Paris, France. Carlton L Meeker, formerly offering. At the City Theater, Wednesday evening. Ackerman, owners and operators of the llippo- with Wanted, a Wife, care Medical Barracks, I drome Vaudeville Circuit, arrived here Tuesday Ft. Slocum, N. Y. Bert Rollnick, formerly I evening from tbelr headquarters In San Francisi'o with Surprise Party, 12th Co., 152d Depot Bri¬ IN CHICAGO I on an tcapectlon trip. While here they were In gade, Oamp Upton, L. I. Julian Meyers, 1st j conference with Joseph A. Muller, their local Beg. 4th Co., Pelham Bay, N. Y’., U. S. Naval (Casper’s Selections) representative, relative to bualncss conditions in Training Station. the Northwest. GRIST FROM THE MILL Yvette and Saranoff have what should be recorded as the most ver¬ The dispute between the acts known as Tor- satile and enjoyable musical act going the rounds of vaudeville. The vio¬ PANTAGES TO CALIFORNIA cat’s Boosters and Grant’s Roosters has been lin is used by a young lady and young man as an entirely novel instru¬ shelved by the Committee on Material, as they ment of entertainment. Interspersed with the action surrounding the use I Seattle. .Lprll 13.—Alexander Pantages left have been unable to discover any infringement of this instrument singing and dancing play an important part in this I this city Wednesday for a business trip to Cali¬ in either act. George McFadden has been in¬ most pleasing presentation. At the Palace. Monday matinee. fornia. Edgar G. Milne, manager of the Seattle definitely suspended for conduct unbecoming i bouse of tliat circuit. Is bandling tbe chief’s a member. The cases of Johannas Josephsson Valeska Suratt, sensuous and impetuous, as the Russian heroine of affairs while he is away. against the Tamakl Troupe, both acts appearing The Purple Poppy, foiling the machinations of an exiled Russian general, contributes a fine dramatic bit to contemporary vaudeville. At the Ma¬ VANCOUVER THEATER REOPENS jestic, Monday. I - Vancouver. B. C., April 13.—After being closed El Brendel and Flo Bert got as many laughs as could be registered for a week, due to a big Ore, the Orpheum Thea¬ per second because of Brendel’s quaint characterization of an overconfi¬ ter has been reopened, tbe lower section of tbe dent Swedish youth. Incidentally Flo’s singing served In fine contrast to COWBOY ELLIOT bouse only being utilised. It will be aN>ut a the rapid-fire comedy. This proved one of the best applause acts of the month before the balcony can be rebuilt. With Don Fulano, smartest comedy week (or of the year, for that matter). At the I’alace, Monday. horse act in the world. Booked solid The Alaska Trio have an ice-skating novelty especially pleasing to Carter Dellaven and Flora Parker are to head¬ for summer season. Open for bur¬ the eye, a faithful reproduction of the frozen North forming a gorgeouf line tbe Orpheum theaters for tbe balance of tbe lesque or vaudeville in the fall. background. Their feats are out of the ordinary. At the Majestic, Monday.

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T APRIL 20, 1918 TRIXIE FRIGANZA WITH MELISSA TEN EYCK and MAX WEILY ANNOUNCE A SEASON IN NEW YORK

Orpheum, San Francisco Orpheum, St. Louis. Golden Glades opem-d last PrMay night. Tbe I revue take* the form of a military manual, and I IT’S BRAND NEWIIl (CcDtloiM^i from page 7) (Kariewed Monday Matinee, April IS) is divided into army and navy divlHion*. Tbe ' opening is reveille, then there is a morning exer¬ JUST OFF THE PRESS .Urntal alnglng anil daoclng. Id ooe; three .><1. Loui*. April 1.'.—A good-Hlied hou.e wit- cise, called The Healy Hop. with Helen Hardick l.'wa atMl encore. neMied a lung bill at the Orphenm thi* afternoon, and the members of Company (J; there is a tes- MADISOH^S No. (J—In the Zone, an incident in forecDetle llutaide of lacking In comedy, the program wu* un excellent oue. uiid tlie audience seemed well bIoo, Off Duty, with varying numbers, in which of a nmn;t:eoDa laitnar, Iwn k u-'ain within u few Ktiinta. Ten minute*, full stage; one call. Exercise, Any Old Job, and finally The Stars in In tbe profession who No, 3—lieorge .Viistin Moore ami Cordelia cannot profitably ex¬ iio ’-itii'. added n-w laurel., my.tlffliii; a. nanal I Healy'a Service Flag. lluager offered loing. and storie*. Moore’* moii.o change bis dollar for a i r loT iHo-ond eight work. Twentj -hve mlnote.. log went over big. while the sons, alctt gut a copy of MADISON'S BL’DGET No. 17. You D two; two how*; apeei h. mIhhI liaiid. Iweiiiy uiiuiile*. in one; two eull*. NEW EDITION OF FROLIC will find within Us pages Just about every¬ No. t>—Tbooiaa Bngan and BabN-tte ttaymnod No. 4—Vinle Italy eang some new rong* and thing that an np-to-tbe-mlnnte performer was the same favorite a* nsiial. iStie ha* a gooii requires. Including my very latest MONO- ire back agaiu with their notioeiioieal unto- New York. April 14.—The new spring edition voice and 1* a graceful dancer. Ten mliintee. In LOGCEJ^. ACTS TOR TWO MALES. ACT.S mohile. and ph a^. 1, at usual. Kimrt. en min- one; two call*. of tbe NIidnight Prolie will be presented on tbe FOR MALE AND FEMALE. PARODIES on tiie«. In three; two bowt; flowerw; »pe .New Amsterdam Koof Tuesday night. April 23. popular songs. JIIN.STREL FIRST PARTS. \„ '.t^irerce llametal and .Myrtle Vail, with a remarkable dramatic *ketcb, with an elalxe and will have the following player*: Lillian Lor¬ SINGLE GAGS, STAGE POEMS, etc. Als.. rate *iiecial *et. lit* charactenxath-n was splen¬ raine. Will Roger*. Eddie Cantor. .Vnn Penning¬ a screaming "TAB.” FARCE for 9 people, t!:elr Uttle Liar, were held o»er .and are etlll didly done. Pull stage; fonr call*. entitle*! "Nana or the Blonde Venus.” If ton. Lillian Leltzel, Frank Carter, Savoy and t’le Iw.t a' t on fie bill, and this week tloeed No. 0—Jack Klug and Morton Harvey, piano MADISON'S BUDGET No. 17 Is not worth t'e ibow with four rail*. and >ong. a I'Slr of gt**! wingers, whoee comedy Brennan. Frisco. Claudius and Scarlett, Yvonne at least ten times Its cost TO YOU. I’ll So. 10—Hearet-ratha New*, Ore mlnulea.— sougs were en>-yert. No. 9—AioUo Trio, gladiators in bronie. in altho >Ir. Bo*.' rclce wa. not eery etroog, due ten mlnnte* of pleasing and clever exposition of APPEALS TC THE PROFESSION New 1918 Patriotic Marching Song liosing and strength. Pall stage; two calls.— no douht to hi. recent lllne... la three; flee WII.U Pittsburg, April 15.—Mrs. Lillian Desmonde curtalnr. Hammond, a member of the Actors’ Eqalty. No. r>—.Vry attempt .o deny Walter Brower WEADICK CLOSES Actors’ Fund and Stage Women's War Relief, tile title he claiiut. The Jolly Je.ter, 1. pure “TheBoysin Brown” has been selected by James F;aucis Burke, State New Tork, A|>ril 13.—Guy Wesdlck cloned hi* nulice. Pew are hi* peer* a* a monolog art- Director for War S.-ielns* Committee (Western Tsmlevllle «et. The Stampede Ulders, at the 1»L Par twenly «even minute* he keep* the Pennsylvania) to enlist the aid of all members Palace Tlieater April S. The stock 1* being audience In a cerltablr *ti>ed counting over the big time. done their share here. hi* bow* after the fourth one. In one. AH professionals who are willing to contribute No. H—Earl Catanuugb took buhl where hi* HART'S NEW PLAYLET their art to this great movement of hnmanity. predeoMT left off, regaling the |>atrons with write Mrs. Hsmmond. rare National War Sav¬ a fu.llade of i|nlp. and Joke*. lDter»i>er*en dance* and *lug. JoeiaL flngling melody. Witty, patrtotle. ■ool-aUrrlrg who I* touring vaudeville In Jack Ix>ndon's The well, and the other member* of the <>'iiii>»ny did wordn. ftetid 3c stamp for professional copy. Dsalrr*. Sea Wolf, has been booked nntll June, 1919. New Tork, April 14.—Joe Niemeyer, with ■redi1*hl.T. In three telegant Inlerlori; mo send fog prices. Sales copln. posepald. lOn t.i'O picture Introluctory; three curtain*. Alice Els’ dancing act, has changed bis name No. 7—Trixie Krlgan.'a *eeui» lo*. none to Joe Wllmot. GREENE MUSIC CO. of her vlni and da*h with the i>a.*log year*; »GOV." ROBINSON COMING BACK inhed if .in.rihing .lie put aildrd le.t into her ta R$fil E$L Tnd Bldt, PHILADELPHIA, PA. le form D'-e. Ml*. I'liganra’* «pr«>artoii< .-.un- Veteran Circus Man Organizes Circuit TITLE CONFERRED •dy prp.rnted with dan'tug of . .iihiline order of Florida Theaters • >!• ii",, len li.irk .ind M ix We ly. It mn.t New York. April 15.—King George has con¬ ferred a title upon Madame Melba, which gives PROFESSIONAL SINGERS he admltlo,l, l. a fpioer eomldnal.on, hut thi* Miami, Kla.. .\prll 15.—'’GoTcmor'’ John F. Get a coTT cf tw* rf the latest songs 'ery fm nniloahtnlly lielp. toward th' line Rubln*on. the veteran rtrens man, who retired her recognition at court a* Lady Melba. r'‘e|.tii,n the *>1 ha* lie<’n a'l'ordol e»ery "here. Will n Trixie lier.elf w iit thrn the from the show baslnes* a number of years ago, GOOD BYE ALL and ( 'no i'rerloii.l.T rxeeiiti.i| hj M'*. Ten Eyck, I* coming back, but tbi* time ba* cbo»en tbeat- RAY HOOGDON DINED GIVE ME A LIHLE SMILE •'•n I.. nil..wing herself to lo •cun amiin.l o\er rlcal* a* bl» fieht of rmlcayor, being promin¬ j e I,rad of Max Welly, the Nure r,>.|,ed with By mell direct frevn Pub. 10 oentj ew'h. DE.VLEl<.s ently Identified In the <p,n,H| in ,wie. to full. cIo'*e>l in By Former Business Associates in write for price in nuantltles. "ne Port, minute*; encore ami ni«ny how*. Ida Theatre* rirrnlt. comivoseil of twenty one U. B. O. EUGENIE FORTUNATO. Burn, and F'rahllo. two e\iH>nenl« of theater* In this Slate, and with headqairter* 9 Se. Sth St., Philadelphia. Pesntylvaala "op" (lenrdj, recetred two eni'ore. afl r de- In thi* dty. New York. April 13.—Captain Ruy ILvdgdon. AAV A AND SKETCHES written to orilrr u'erlng their ekit. entitled Slum'., a ownhlna- son nf S. K. Hodgdon. the general booking man¬ Mr. Itub'.n.Hon make* hi* borne In Miami dar¬ Die I A High grille wewk only Write for term* foil, ini.lc and alnglng. They Tied ing tbe winter*, and after chwe obserrstion* ager and a Keith official of long standing, was "VlV BILLY DE ROSE. * tn the other* for h<>niir*. In one: nineteen 135 S. Mala Street. Geshen. Ind. mlnnl.v U.w* baa come to Uu' concluaton that Ploiida ha* given a beefsteak dinner last Wednesday night No. 1* Perry .\,ho« and fireta Bead An* not bad tbe proi*-r attention and gooil service at Murray’s Roman Garilen* bv former business 'ralian roller *katrr*. Their exhihitino I* one in tbe aninsement line to which It 1* entltb’il, associates tn the Unitevl Booking Office*. Cap¬ ACTS, SKETCHES. MONOLOGUES, ETC. •Ji g'.o e and *klll and daring. The patron* tain Hodgdon saw service on tbe Mexican bor¬ Written. Qul.-k Dellvety. vni In..! |,.ng onnngh fo rewani them writh two thi* Ix'lnx (wlnclpally due to the prohibitive ex .tddrac "B.VK£R.” care BUlbooxd. CliL'ag<* rnrtain*. jirnn minutes. In fall.—E. J. A. pcn*e rDlalleil by tbe big Jnmp*. In con der while serving a* a l entenant In the 71st N. Y. National GnanI Regiment. While on the J'mctlon with Bnrton Mank*. of New York TO REBUILD DAYTON THEATER City, be dvvi' d the plan of organiilng Uie border be wa* pr<'motrn Is f.N.iaiO, an.l It* oRl<-en are John F. Rob- KESSLER SUES McMAHON | lu»>D, prve'.dent: M L, Koblnson, vlee-presldeet. in tbe near fntnre, according to Elmer Ranh, and Burton Mauk, secretary and treasurer. New Britain, Conn.. April 15.—ftamuel Kessler, representing the Ranh estate. It Is the plan Mr. Uoidn.son rxi>e< I* that tbe circuit will owner of a vanderille act known as Ob, You of Mr. Kaub to embody In the new structure all he In op-rallon within the next sixty day*. Nnrae Girl, has brought suit against P. ft. Mc¬ the mixlorn principles of theater constriictloo. Mahon. manager of the Keeney Theater, fur It will be provldeil with all of the latest au NEW REVUE AT HEALY'S the recovery of $130 alleged to be due on con¬ pllances and e<)ulpnient and become one of the tract for the appearan,-e of the act here. The most elaborate buildings of Its kind in Ohio. New York. .Vpril 15—The new Uodge-INxIge price of the act was $330 for the week, and Me- It is the hoi>e of the owners that it may be Revue sod Spring Ice Show at Tbomu Bcaly’s I Mahon 1* said to have paid only $200. flalsbcc! and ready for occupancy hy early fall. 10

Earl Caranaagl) Co. Juliet Dika NEW YORK CITY rrosper A: Maret Stewart it Donaliue AI.HA.MBRA I Ileushaw & .\very Page, Hack A Mack . Nigiit Boat Howard A Clark Revne LOUISVILLE Lloyd A M'ella MAIIY A.NUEKSON COI.ONIAL Belle Baker Van A Scbenck LeMaii'e A Calla^bor C'urJKjn Sisters Frank Westiihal W'uzan Aruba Sophio Tucker IVactlot U by buylnc th* only TYunk on the markvs KONTKEAL (Jrcat Richards that «U1 give saUafacUon -TUB TAYTiOR (IIUY K Bradley A .Ardlne LOGANSPORT. IND. Mr. A Mrs. J. Barry Moore A naager 6T. PAUL I PRINCESS ‘nil'.NIL FkXF.VOMY barause tt will give yrara Miller A Lyle Moon & Morris rol.ONI.VL Sylvia Clark A[s>llo Trio ORPHEl'M .\ust. <’reightons Belle A Eva Ray Conlin F’rozinl Edwin George Alan Brooks A Co. s*s RIVERSIDE Corinne Last Half; PALACE MILWAUKEE Doc O'Neil USED FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS Elizabeth Rrlee Marok’a TJons Henry A .Vdelalde Stella Mayhew Rajah A Co. i^iud Town Baud MAJESTIC Bogauny Troupe Mack A Vincent Four .Marx Brothers Av«>n Comedy F’our Arnold A Taylor BY OUT DOOR SHOWMEN Hunter A Hartwell Burotliy Brenner MUSKEGON. MICH. .Vnna Chandler Motor Boating Johnny Clarke A Co. Ziegler Twins A Baml McKay A Ardlne PHILADELPHIA REGENT Lydell A Higgins Ruth Koye Send for Catalog Submarine F7 First Half: Jack LaVier Lyons A Yosco SALT LAKE CITY Brice A Barr Twins KEITH Skelly A Helt CALGARY, CAN. TTallen A Hunter Vlnle Prly ORPHEl'M To Save One Girl ORPHEL'M Will Oakland A Co. ROYAL James J. Morton MINNEAPOLIS C. A.Taylor Trunk Works Six Kirksmlth Sisters Sheehan A Regay Sarah Paddeu A Co. Van A Scbenck Mullen A Ciaigau 678 N. Haitted Straal. CHICAGO, ILU Bollinger A Reynolds (two to fill) Claire RiK*hester ORPHELM Phina A Co. Mollle King 210 W. 44tti Street. NEW YORK. N. Y. Bessie Clayton Co. RICHMOND. IND. Cole, Russell A Davis Lucille Cavanagh FYwter Rail A Co. Nina I’.iyne A Co. Three Daring Sisters A Co. FYank Carter Chief Capaulican MLRRAY Three WelHT Girls Wilton Lackaye A Co. Altrulm Smith A -Vustln Cnnioutlage Four Buttercups Allan Shaw INsdey A Nelson Barry A Ijiyton McCormick A Doherty •Mack A Walker 1 Stetson A Huber SAN FRANCTSCO Zlska A King Ruth Budd BALTIMORE Pi-derson Brothers Last Half: OUPHElM DENVER Norton A Melnotte TRUNK SCENERY. VELVET DROPS Prank A Toby Henry A: .\delalde MARYLAND Pierce A Burke ORPHEL’M FYve of Clubs Morgan Dancers Sold and Ra.tedu Seven Bracks PITTSBURG Gertrude Hoffman Marie Nordstrom Natalie Sisters >utnam Bulldlnf. New Ydrfc. Kelly A Galvin Count PetTone A C.ollM A lee. Is DAVIS NEW ORLEANS Joe Browning Aleiantlor. O'.Veil A 1*0 Be«'r8 Oliver BUTTER-, ORPHELM Rooney A Bent Sexton Val A Ernie Stanton Yates A Reed Santos A Hayes Lady DntT Gordon Kitamura Trio Nonette Burley A Burley May N'audaln A Co. FIELD DE8 MOINES. lA. Harry Green A Co. I*<>nu IjiMar 3J2 S«. Sgrlnf St, Lss Aafslsa. Cal. ROCHESTER. N. Y. FYank Fay BAT. CREEK. MICH. ORPHEL’M Mack A Earl Macart A Bradford SOME I’LAdS TO EAT. LillLan Show TEMPER B.1JOL Carter, Dellaven A Kanazawa Boya Tarzan Run tar sbowfoU. calerlng to ibcmfalk. Three Romanos Francis A Reverse Kalamazoo Parker FYank Cmmlt Exemption (I>A1» MAU.'UIAU^ 1. M. (HOYI BARNETI BOSTON .Vahley A Allman Frank McIntyre A Co, Dale A Burch KEITH Last HaU: Elsa Kuegger Lillian Watson Bessie McCoy Davis Stone A Adams Diamoml A Brennan Miss America Tango Shoes Clarke A Hamilton Van A . Bell (four to nU) Little Billy Four Daniibes CHAMPAIGN. ILL. Moran A Mack Joe Towle KED/.IH ORPHELM I.unnette Sisters Weston S.atera TOLEDO. O. Sunny Side of Brelle way Warden Bros. KEITH ! Meadow Brook lAne Last Half: BROOKLYN Rome A Cox Dale A Rurrh Aerial Bartletta DtifTy A Inglie i Ejulllu Bruthera F'agg A White BCSHWICK Wm. J. 1 ilev I Last HaU: Hopkiiu A Axtell Valleclta's Leojiarda Valeska Suratt A Co. BILLBOARD Judaon Cole Silbe.* A North Prlmrot-e Four General Pisano IKm't IJe to Mamma Jack Wyatt Three liooleys Wanzer A Palmer TORONTO DAVENPORT. lA. Wright A Dietrich Six Kirksmlth Sisters SHEA COLLMBIA Whipple, Huston A LINCOLN Rubevllle Three Kawanae Co. Slone A Adams Wolf A Stewart Three Vagrants Miisieal Johnsons Swain's Pets Eddy Ikvwllng Kawaon A Claire Blanche Ring .Vrtbur Deagon J. A C. Williams Wanzi-r A Palmer ORPHBCM Misa .\merlca (In the High Seas Tango Shoes Kenney A Holils (one to nil) ■WASHINGTON, D. C. Last Half: Married via Wireless Last HaU: The Melvllles Maria I n KEITH Moran A Wiser Shaw A Campbell Ray SnmuelH Hamilton A Barnes Princess Kalama Harry Holman A Co. Ryan A I>ee Ferry (three to (HI) Arthur Deagon FYnk'e Mules Conrtnev Sisters THEY ARE THE RIGHT KIND ALTON. ILL. Buch Rma. Somewhere in FYauce Mrs. Thos. Whiffen HIPPODROME Eddy Muller Duo YOUNGSTOWN, 0. DULUTH, MINN. Tally A Marty BUFFALO NEW GRAND HIPPODROME Y’enmlca A HurLFalla Mankicbt Troupe Ed A Lillian K<>nrb SHEA Laat Half: Brlgamls of Seville Holmes A Rnehanan Diekiuson A Deagon Dates, Oct. 1st, 1917, to Jan. 1st, 1919. Year Calendars for Viola lewis A Co. Danny Simmons McIntyre A Heath Ed Reynard College (Juintet Marmein Siatera Crawford A Broderick Delro 1918, 1919 and 1920. ASHLAND. 'WIS. ( A O’Connor WihhI's Aniinala Marcnerlte F'arrell I'aexp-eled Last Half: Beauty PALACE Ruby Girls Three Jordan Girls Roach A McCurdy Llghtners A Kingsbury A Munson BLOOMINGTON. ILL. .Alexander Beulah Pearl Walker A Blackburn Cloaks A Suits T azar A Dale MAJESTIC Columbia A Victor Norwood A H.t11 FLINT, MICH. WhitSeld A Ireland Skating Bear Throe Alexs SEATTLE Ftske A FYillon Fern. Uiclielleu A Eddie Carr A Co. Eddie Borden A Co. EVANSVILLE. IND. Kajlyama PALACE MOORE Kingsbury A Dano Co. Fern Pretty Baby Co. Santi OAKLAND. CAL. SllleT A North NEW grand DAYTON, 0. Constance Crawley Co. Laat Half: Last Half: Bernard A .lanis ORPHELM Bnsh Bn*. Story A Clark Claude M. Rre A Gerald CAMP FUNSTON. Juggling Normans ALDITORH'.M FT. WILLIAM. For Pity’s Sake Parker Bros. Val.vda A Co. OMAHA. NEB. KAN. Henry A Adelaide Fi.-at HaU: Joyce. West A Moran Austin A Ralley Carl McCullough ORPHEL.M FTNSTDN ONT., CAN, Jones A Jones Gordon A Rica Hyaros A McIntyre Nanghly Princess C/omfort A King Eadie A Ramsden Blaek A O'Donnell ORPHELM Newhoff A Phelps Chas. Olcott Mack A Williams Robins Harry Von F'osseu Young A -April Rei'tor Webt r A T*roy A Mabel Hart Alf. Kipon Follies lieVogne The Honeymoon Alfreil Ijitell A Co. lludler, Stein A Burke A Broderick TallK>t Mattie Ctioate A Co. Spud Town Band Last Half: tituurt Barnes I*hllllpa FYorr-uce Tempest KANSAS CITY Tina I ern-r Wilton Slaters Hay Sdow A Co. Last Half; Selhlni a Grovlnl Harry A Etta Conley Rockwell A Wood Drew A Wallace Bernard A Meyers Chan, A .\nna Gloeker T.alla Selhlni g; Co. Devo.v A Dayton ORPHELM Hanlon A Clifton ERIE. PA. Aerial Mitehella Mile. Ib-rri’a .Mislela Last Half: Waiman A Perry Cn-sey A Dayne Harry Reresfurd A Harry Gllfoll IzMils Stone Laat Half: Rd A I.itlian Roach CO LON 1.A L Beulah Pearl Co, .Tames C. Morton Chas. Howard A Co. F'.llda Morris (Same hill at Tais.nis, Marston A Manley Brigands of Seville PORTLAND. ORE. Moss A Fry Waril A Ravmond Cycling Brunettctt Wash., last halfl B. Kelly Fornet Danny .Simmons ORPHELM Fern, Richelieu A Reckless Eve Ellis N'owlln Trouiw (one to nil) Jennie Middleton Elizals-th .Murray VANCOUVER. CAN. Fern Morton A Glass (hihI others) FREMONT. NEB. GRAND RAPIDS, Bronson A Baldwin ORPHELM MICH. INDIANAPOLIS LINCOLN NEB. F’oiir Haley Sisters Ruth St. Denis CEDAR RAPIDS. lA. HAI.L oI’PIIEL.M EMPRESS LYRIC Gwen I*wia IJora Hoffman MAJE-HTIG Last Half; Orville Stamm Last Half: J. A B. Smith Helen Gleason Andy Klee Hannah A Partner Johnson A Arthur The Skatells I. ean A Maydeld .I--kle A Billie Billie Reeves A Co. Toney A Norman Here A There The Pcttlconla Bnrdella Patterson J. C. Nugent A Co. Millette Sisters Jack Cl'fford A Co. Ren Be.ver A Co. K«'rr A Weston ’The Clints Roth #: RolH-rts The ShamM'ka SACRAMENTO CAL. Ven'e A Vend Collins, Elliott A HAMILTON, CAN. Hleknian Brothers Keep .Moving Basil A Allen okphelSi Lacey .\1 Shayae WINNIPEG. CAN. Hisisler Girl TEMPLE IONIA, MICE. (‘-•1 22) (one to nil) GALESBURG, ILL. Regal A Bender ORPHHCM Rath Brothers REGENT Blossom Seeley Co. Laat Halfl OWPHRl’M Francis Kennedy C.M -i')) Colour Gems In the Dark Sallle F’lsher A Co. Ralley A Cowan Julia Edwards Last Half: Weston .Models LOS ANGELES Cooper A Holdnsoii INDIANAPOLIS Julie Ring A Co. Clark A Chappelle Smith A Kanfman Maliel Pbilliiw ORPHKI^M ItrisleHii A Silveriuisin KEITH Kathleen Clifford Ilawson A Clare Ixibae A Sterling Walter Brower Pesce Duo Kalmar A Brown Diigau A Raymond Marion Harris (Same idll at StiK'k- Girl From .Milwaukee Corner Store ton 211 24: FYesno mie Reliiionta Fradkin A Co. Taylor Trio Vardon A Perry ST. LOUIS I.uciBe A Cockle OR PI I El M Vanity Fair Mine. Bernhardt ORPHEUM Nellie Nichol, Emma Cams A Comer NO ft • Nt Oakes A Delonr Bowers, Walters A CIRCUIT • out »Nf uMittr MEMPHIS TENN. CHICAGO Crooker 40^. AT ►O^ULAA CHICAGO ORPHELM Jimmy l.in-as A Co. AMERICAN MAJESTIC Adelaide A Hligbea Beuiiy A Wisshi Moran A Wiser Hobart Bosworth Moore A Whitehead Alexander Klda Cln-ua Days A Co. Propvllle Recruit F>ldy Duo (four to flll) APRIL 20, 1918 Tile B 1111> o a r d 11

OBAKD rO»K8, fhir Paniily THE SONG OF THE DAY CANDIDLY! M. D. ColU-Ku Quintette (two to Oil) THAT “CHALLENGES” EVERY Thh It a Real So*(. aetwith. r.RAND vtandlnt It wax published mitvld* Laat Half: ef the "GANG." Get It!! TYPEWRITERS 010 iMt Hfclf: Veroiio'U A Marl Palla I RED BLOODED AMERICAN. A neko A Fallon Mi<:an A KinicdMiry Dano Co. ((Xiv to All) Hlaon City Four WRANTEED OKEEN BAY, WI8. (In the Atlantic oIM’IIKfM REGINA. SASK., L««t Half; CAN. WHAT DO YOU SAY, DOYS! 300 I..),-,-!! SIxItT* By C. HAROLD LOWDEN. REGINA Factorv’ rebuilt Porta¬ I^W Hull VludeTlIIo ArtiaU ly the himdretki nrtte ua It L* the ireauat ot them alL Write for Frc^reatonal Copiea and « h«'. A Mailclln.- Laat Half: Orcheeiratloei ble $50.00 BUCKS. Frontier Trio Dunbar DPAI CPg Petiarw you haven’t reallaed the profit that la ccanln* Mai'k A Ib-an •'arrj’ing case and 7.lf Tig Ilovu** ^ ^“ a-111 ^ Write fjT a cufO' with 'A*r I.UVI’Mt.VL. RATEM. Archie NIcholaon Trio supplies. .Mail, $2.00; HASTINGS, NEB. Four liarU THE ACME PUBLISHING CO., 200 North 15th s/, PHILADELPHIA. PA. balance $8.(X) on delivery. rlAZA ROCKEOBD, ILL. IiiiMlii tJIriK FALACB Lait Half! YOUR PATRIOTIC SONG OR INSTRUMENTAL REPERTOIRE IS INCOMPLETE WITHOUT lint.,, allow A Kamuna Ortea BLIGKENSDERFER MF6. CO. xllnifor Shaw A CaoHibell Tha AmMoni Bruce Duffett A Co. IIS No. Dearborn St., CHICAGO, ILL Smith A Kaufman IOWA aXY, lA. Jack W.ratt “Three EREAT BIB CHEERS for Uncle Sant” engi.eut Written fee Vaudeville by an exclu-Mv, Laat Half! The sonji that’s fioinif to ro “Over the Top” with the boys. VauderiUe .Luthor. 1 have several fimt- milrlwln.l llaifonB Nad ice clav, .\rts on hard. CARL NIESSE. Paul Kriitfor A Co. Otto Brotheiw Piano (*opv, 2oo; Orchestration, 25<’. (.Send etamp-s for Prof, copy.) .\uthor Vodvil Act.*. 408 Lombard Uldt.. \rnoM Trio .\nitcl A Fuller ACTS Iiidlxnapoll*. lud. riiniiii'n iV Srabam Mamball A Mont- VICTOR COURVILLE CONSERVATOIRE, PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA. Laat Half! Kumery HOUSTON, TEX. Last HaU: Hill. TItoU Glrli A Sli.'iw Trhi Retter Bros. It.H tor Wi lMT A Hill M-UESenC Lamey A Pearson Talbert Demonstrating What You Do Ferraros ST. LOUIS Five Funsters Eniflle .'»l«tcri* Three O'Gorman Girls CilLlMBlA SPECIALLY DESIGNED PF.INTING HAS MADE THOUSANDS OF DOL- Bessie Rempel A Co. Ihiller Bull JOLIET. ILL. Stelnor Trio L-\KS FOU OTHERS. LET US HELP MARK SOME FOR YOU. Kaufuiun Bro*. Miniature Revue (IICPIIKI M Dale WTN'in William* A Wolfu Send UR your pictures and full description of your act and we will send you Maud Earle A Co. Lait Half: Alice Nclwin A Co. .Afilo WACO. TEX. Max Hl'»>iu A Co. Anaclue Trio “a rough layout” and quote prices on a circular letterhead and business card. Variety Dancers ACUITOKIL’M Dae A Ncxllle Plejri'Ta DISTINCTIVE PRINTING FOR STAGE. PLATFORM A-ND ARENA. KENOSHA. W^8. KANSAS CITY. HO. (21-22) Kla«a Three Bobs <;UAM» iUlIc.T A .N<4ile THE WENTWORTH A RICE CO, 727 South Dearborn Street, Chicago, GLOBE Helen Vincent La>t Half; Prliecae UIga'a Better Bros. Raul Perlera Kl.v A IVanole leeiparja Lamey A Pearson \clinao Trio Colifornia Soutliern California Five Funsters Bert Raker A Co. KMPRILSS The iB.hertjri. BKAl TIFl L lAiS'ANlilUAy^ Sev.d at ntww for loap. pteturow and particuiar* uf the new l'r<nal LXM- FAiller Bull Harry A Grace Op-at Krujtor Ruby GlrU uiy. Iluili. dry. hewJthy loratlim. Erxi-vUiiit xoU. SU tcU** frcii. c«tU«T i< city. Sc car fare. Fri/'e lii- Miniature Revue Ellsworth Ho|'kln« A .Vxtell vnt<;isiA.\ rlU'b* *n*l -treeia. 4-fL letornt al'lewalka. outL*. peram* H>ac« aixi traw. Gaa. water, rlotrirlty. I’d'*): Laat Half; Williams A Wolfus Fountain of laive llalf-a<-r* ll•nl■•lt••. thSO Xn $1,200; Bualt;;Aell«xit mvuWmMiL Ideal h.ine lacatKC. Over tltiO.IKiO W'>rth a4d Ual nkOth. Beautiful Sigmund & Manning WICHITA. KAN. Laat Half: Ft> B<»>tbby A Everdeen Domtjue )’24-27) Santry A N-rton (and others) Last Half: I to mil GR.kNO Mr. Fisher From New Francis Owen A Co. (Same bill a* Sa'-ra- Uit Half: Hickey A <’oi>t>er Last Half; Hampton A Blake Paul IVtcbing A Co. Orleans Jvmee A Johnson Moore A White mento ’21-‘23i Tyler A St. Clair A'lolptio FleMa A I.aAdelU Chad. Wilson Petit Troupe Three Bobs yuakertown to Broad- Minnie Burke A Boy* SEATTLE Helen Vincent Oscar Lorraine Helen Morettl Four Bard* BUTTE. MONT. Variety Trio Roea Bros. way Swan A Swan (one to fill) PALACE HIP. Bert Baker a PEOPLES HIP. Three Aitken* The EHlsworths MADISON. WIS. INiy A Jack Smith SUFEKIOK. W18. (21 24) F.Idrldge. Barlow A (21 23) (’25-27) Artois Bros. Raul Perlera ORl’HEl'M Eldrldge .NEW PALACE Greeno A Platt (Same biU as Seattle Three Shannons Nadae OKLAHOMA CITY Bertie FVwler Three Melvin Bro*. Glenna 21-24) Holmes A Holliston PANTAGES Arthur A Grae^ Terry LYRIC Arthur Devoy Co. Jamee Licbter Earl A Curtla Kabin A Eugene Anfel A Puller PaOVO. UTAH Jean Barrios Beauty Foantain Uaeoln of r. 8. A. Wilson A Wilson CIRCUli SuT.r I'amily Hoyt'a Minatrela COLIMBI.V Mrs. Wm. McGnl»s Klectrical Venn* Frank Terry Bert Shepherd (Each theatar In thi Ili’.I. T;Tolt Glrla PARK • one t.i nilt Chins Ling Hee (24) Lee A Bennett Aerial Bartlett* (25-27) drcnlt ii calleil A Hill Last Half: Troupe Manley A Golden Detllc Velde Trio Si-^dt A Chrletle (Same bill a* Tacoma Pantages) Laat Half: Chaa. Weber Four .kmer. Beauties Laat Half: (24-27) ’21-’24) 1Vpin;«t Hrotherw Cnexpe'-ted Herman A Hsniey .\Uen. Csrroll A Howard. Moore A MINNEAPOLIS Rneeh A McCunly (Same bill a* Great Bm.-e Duffett A Co. Mary's Pay Out Plerlot SPOKANE Cooper TVank La Vent Pradjr A Mabooey On the .ktlantic Falls 20-21) Hodge A Lowell Maggie LeCiatre Co. Emily Darrell A Co. HIPP. Lowe A Sterling Trarllla Proa. A Seal Laat Half: CHEYENNE. WT. Flying Weavers Watts A Hawley Filipino Sextette (■21 23. Sister (•rdoos PUEBLO. OOL. Band (24 27) Geo. noesner •one to fill! FHIpIne Six Ed A lilllan R. (21 22) conda 21) SuUlvan A Mason Iiemareat A Collette Tale of a Coat Dandy .X Kmmuna Lake City 21-24) Jim A Betty Morgan I'Oe to fill) Emily Darrell A Ci>. Wright A Earl TACOMA. WASH. EDMOMTON. CAN. (on« I'l fill) DENVER Pete A Pals Great Santell A Ced A May Waddell Venn * Mandel Laat Half: (Same biU a* >Y. Col- Good-By, Broadway FMPIRF, Bamon.x urtex Oh. Girlie Alexandria Row of Monx'oo Firvt Half: Una ‘24) SACRAMENTO. CAL. WALLA WALLA, Maiwhall A Covert Stanley A Gobi Guy Wooilward A Co. SuIIt I'amily I WASH. Fmntler Trio Edythe A Kddle Adair rr. COLLINS COL. nipp Last Half: Donovan A I>*e K'|ii i:.. Rp.fherw .Mark A Dean Hooeier Girl HIPP.. (■21 23) I LIBERTY Thlesen’s Pets .Vtlantic Revne 'throe to mi) ■krchle Vlcholaon Trio (one to fill) Kennedy A Nelson (21-’22) (241 Black A O’Donnell GREAT FALLS. Funr Earla I)el.eer Frank Colby A Co. MINNEAPOLIS ■WINNIPEG, CAN. King A Brown BernaC'I A Myers MONT. SIOUX CITY lA. Gsynell Everett A Co. IVeir. Temple A Wilton Sisters NEW GRAND .STKAND Gibeon A Hall (Two Days) ORPHEl’M Sea Hovers Dacey Mile. Perrl Models Aortal But torn lU'bert A Bidvert Payton A Hickey Dancing Girl of Delhi Wmiant., A Ikilil Kartelll Newkirk A Homer Otto K<*>mer A Co. Girls Victoria Four Duneittn Duo TOPEKA. KAN. Peal.son A Goldie P»e M.rry AlVj'Ia Harry A Myrtle 3 Moriarty Girl* Moran A Tbile Oliver Severn Trio NOVEI.TY .\lex. Gaylen A Co. CloTor l.eaf Trio Gilbert (24 27) .Mari>hy A laehmar (27) Hampton A Palek Put Barrett '"ho to mi) Bayle A I’atsy Tho T.sm* Kalaraa ACKERMAN Komano The Vernon* EMPBF25S Great I.eon Co. ":.Urr A T( Gabby Bi***. A Clark DALLAS. TEX. Howard. Moore .A Menlo Moore’s ». Kolly K.., Laat Half: Johnny A Wise Sutter .A IVII Dort'th.v laimh Sc 0>. M.\.IKSTir Cooper FTlrtati-'n M heolor A 1 & HARRIS- • 2.1) SkcMy A licit Homburg A I-ec Mario A Duffy Maggie l-eCialre Co. Quigley A FhtrgernM •Jiiakort'inn HIU A Rnrtina Jean \iUtr A Co. W. V. M. A. Gertie tVMIIt .lima A Co. Bits Goilid IVatt* A Hawley Moore A Bose I-Nuir Buttercup* Harry Thome A Co. (niff Bailey Dno .41 Noda . La.t Half: Delgar A Orm* (25 27) ANACONDA. MONT. Six .Vmer. Dancer* •Mexander Kids .\erlal Patts Brii.e. M'.rai Maxino Bpw. A Bobby Sax.ut Trio Clanmce Wilbur (Samp Ml! a* Provo Bert Swor SPRINGFIELD. ILL. BLI'K BIND 24) (Continued on page 15) r. 1.T M \ .I'-..STIC (21) K.*1.*t Review 2('th Century Whirl SAN FRANCISCO Goo .V Paul Slitter A Dell Earl Glrdeller A Co. N. YAKIMA. WASH. FT. WORTH. TEX. K;ii:g ,V White Thr.*o Tivoli Girl* niPP. A CASINO tunmi'n A S EMPIKB MA-Il-hlTB' Ibin't I le to Mamma John*on A IVan Ue- teoria. (’21 ’.*2) The Moreno* l.ewt* A White Ciaoiey Sl«ter* Tue Klchaol* A Warde Paul Dei'ker A Ce. Goo.1 Br. Bn'Sdway TIGHTS •MlPHra'M Blaon CIt.T Four D;itI* .t M<»>r(. Chapin A Lewis Fanchen A Mareo Tho (2o 27) tU maicrlsl* - hut <* Bliiitxia Rotiin*on'* Elephant* Work A Kt'et •kmer. Minstrel Maids Montgomery .x Perry (Settle bill a* Walla *, grads and make fov Kiirb Howell Trio Vera Berliner Herman A Shlrle.v Walla 21 ’22) 11 rRDFi-'if'iov'i-'’ (24) \oe''l*’ .kiilmsi* Kimberly A .\raoM »ing .set. Diver*- '*)'»' (Same bill a* Butte OAKLAND. CAL. T\>ki Murata GALVESTON. TEX. ■ Clron I Norin.sir Bivi*. Benaee Baird id Gaiters Seel fw •»*# ■wbtnvsA. ♦« •» W# I Daly A Berler Harry Ms**) A Co. IV.rl* Dare Itslogue B ard FBEK SAN JOSE. CAL. kNPl.FS, ^P*(talia« If* BAtf I-AfMatf* | Mllier A Balney ’Pwo M'S’arver* I*inl* Simon A Co. sntf ClcHiAf lAPyatt sntf m«st ll.*oler Trio , Ceclle Trio HIPP Dave Roth JOHN SPICER. tAfyaoinf t* Seteii Kidding Kid* Biirry. Ncln .A Barry (21 ’23) Four Hixband* Facevsj''*' to Sulcer Writ* MS Kdille Cln.vton ) 24 '271 Mcllly.sr A Hamilton (Same MU at Uoau- Broa.. •* CjfiU. n-JT Optm PlM«. . Citi‘%1. o. IMIton, M«vk A Ihil- (Same bill a* Sau l>»x A Foxle mnnt. 23-24: .Ana- 6$ Woodblna Skract, too Jt>»« 21-23) Uttle Is'tM Koberts tin, 36-’27) “Tka raw Bard*.” Broaktya, N. Y.

f 12 e B a APRIL 20, 191t

Her acrobatic dance with a partner cloaea the SINGER SHOW PLANS olio and is canaing much favorable comment. Marty Waigart To Managa Bahman AMERICAN CIRCUIT MAY ADD CUNNINGHAM UNDER KNIFE Show Ramaindar of Saaaon

New York, .April 15.—Paul Cunningham, hus¬ »w York, April IS.—Marty Wrlfnrt loft to¬ NEW TERRITORY NEXT SEASON band of Florence Bennett, hat Just been operated night for Cbk-ago to aaaumr managontont of jpon for appendicitis. He will rejoin Irwin's the Bt'hman Bbow for the romalnder of the noa Majesties upon bit recovery. Bon. Tbo abow will work up to tho wook of June 8. Boaton bring Ita closing date. Jm-k Board of Directors To Hold Special Meeting May Singer, wbo baa b«cn with the abow, will, upuu LILLIAN WEST SUCCESSFUL the arrlTal of Weigert, (Mmc immediately t” 3 To Act on Important Business Matters— New York to begin work on bla next eea«iti'» New Y'ork, April 13.—Lillian TYest, ingenue productions. May Eliminate One-Nighters and of Ja r l,ew act upon some most important business, among few years, hut with the one-nighters cut out age Hello. America when It comes to the Colum¬ Kelly, Its star. Harry Sbaplnt, who baa been other matters of moment to be bnmght up be¬ the split-we<>ks made fewer and the week- bia Tlieater for Its summer run, according to Ben Welch's manager, Is expected to manage ing the annexation of iiddltlonal territory for stands prevailing, the profits of the circuit will reports current Kxlay on Broadway. the other Singer Show, The Broadway Kis>l|c», next season. be considerably enhanced. next year. The American Clrcnlt will endeavor to elimi¬ John Austin Dalman and Naomi Harris Garrett nate all the one-nlghters and to reduce the ETHEL SHEPPARD A HIT were married at tbe Alamac Hotel. 8t. Louis. BURLESQUE NOTES split-week time to a minimum another season. April 4. Mr. Dalman has been connected with This will mean the cutting out of many cities, the Standard Theater, 8t. Louis, for a number the adding of new cities, and already ne¬ New York, .April 13.—Ethel Sheppatvl. wife of of years, while Miss Garrett was a member of AuralU Clark, wbo last summer played at gotiations are under way for the leasing of a Johnny McCracken, the well-known cowboy trick The Aviation Girls. They have taken up their Myers Lake Park Theater, Canton, U.. with number of theaters. All these matters will be rider, is one of the big bits of Tbe Grown-Up home In St. LouU, and will leave the show Billy .Allen's Musical Show. a|>|.eared at Canton talked over and action taken on them. Babies at the Olympic Tlieater this week. She business as far as the road is concerned. The with the Mischief Makers last week. Her ap¬ The one-nlghters and the split-week stands was formerly a cowgirl and rode the diving wedding was attended by all members of tbe pearin'^ in Canton, after a suceesafni season at have t>een the weak spot la the business of horses with California Frank's Wild West Show. company. the Park Theater, wan rerelred with a big wel¬ come, and her aongs and dan(^s were the h.t of the abow. BURLESQUE IN DAYTON Pan Trent, straight man of the Roseland Girls WANTED FOR BURLESQUE STOCK Company, who quit the stage to do war work In To Cease May 12—Mabel Brownell a factory, decided, after two days In a New Stock Company Coming Real Producer; must do comedy; no junk or hashed over nigger acts; also 2nd Jersey plant, that be was a better actor than Comedian, Straight Men, Prima Donnas, Soubrettes, Ingenues, Chorus Director, mill hand. Now he is back with the Roseland Dayton, O., April 15.—After May 12 there one who knows the business; Chorus Girls and Scenic Artist. All must posi¬ Girls In his old role. ( 111 be no more burlesque in Dayton. Joe Hur- tively be sober and reliable. No agitators—you will not laat. State If you do Tom Ward, who la the popular steward of the tlg, local manager for Hnrtig & SoamoD, made specialties. Those who wrote before write again. Jules Jacobs, write or wire. Burleaque Club In New York, It very painstaking the announcement that when the Columbia J. HORWITZ, Colonial Thsatrs, Toledo, Ohio. in hla attention to members of this flourlslilng .Ymuaement Company cloaes Ita aeaaon in organisation. Ward accords them all a welcome Dayton the Lyric Theater atage will be oc¬ and makes them feel really at home In every cupied by Mabel Brownell'a Stock Company. aense of the word. Tlie tenure of the engagement beyond the aum- WANTED"“*For Burlesque Stock mer aeaaon depends upon Ita reception by the STAR THEATRE, TORONTO. Lillian Price, wife of Jamea T. Fulton, who la Dayton public. manager of the Golden Crooka, Is anxiously look Mabel Brownell, who ia a Cincinnati girl, will OPENING MAY 13, 1918—Experienced Stock Performers and Chorus Girls. Ad¬ ing forward to the closing of the acaaon In To lie supported by Cllf Stork, her husband. She dress MAX ARMSTRONG or MR. DAN PIERCE, Star Theatre, Toronto, Canada. ledo, O., the last week In May, so that the and created the part iu The Eternal Magdalene and her husband can return to tbeir farm In Connecti¬ will open her aeaaon with It. The company la cut for the tnmmer. coming direct from 'Newark, N. J., where It Cborut glrla with the Forty Thlerea, while has played a most anccesaful stock engagement. MART McCORMACK playing at Oswego, N. T., prored themaelrea WANTS HULA HULA DANCERS FOR HIS COCOANUT GROVE SHOW good saleswomen. They sold $22 worth of AMERICAN SHOWS FOR BRONX Featuring STELLA ORANAU, Classic Dancer, and B.LBE LANUERT. Tlie Girt With the Wonder Veiew. War-Savlngt Stamps at the afternoon perform¬ “1X>LJTA.’' please write at once. Booked wtth Columbia Sboms. Address SOS Gayaty Tkaatar Bldf., Naw York. ance and at night sold $88 worth mere. New York. April 13.—It was annonneed at Effle l a Brooks, wbo has been playing with the otbeea of the .\mcrican Burlesque Associa¬ QUALITY STOCK CO.-^ the Army end Nary Glrla, baa opened ae tion today that the .\mer1can shows will next Ftwturlng SDSS MART RLAWSON. WANT A-No. 1 Leading Man. aleo Man for Light and Low Chimvly. aenbret for Harry Steppe'a Folly Burleequers at season play in the Bronx. The theater ar¬ with singing and dancing specialties; Team, man to play General Buslr.eee. woman, nuraciera or Becend the Fourteenth Street Thetter, New York. rangements have not been completed, but It la busineBs: wtth good apeclaltles. like to hear from Quartette that can double wme part*. Ti'ea that wmt. twfore. write again, as a dleaiipUnUnent la the cause of tUia ad. Opera Bouse rcet at teaaun, then iukW stated that they will bet within a few days. This canvas. StlU In the market for 60x120 Top. will give the Bronx a fine burlesque represen¬ C. A. 8LAWSON. Manager Quality Staek Ca., MarstiaJItawa. tawa. tation. The Columbia attractions play the ALAMliG THEATRIGAL HOTEL Miner's Bronx Theater, and the Kahn stock bur- CAN PLACE, QUICK, ACCOUNT DISAPPOINTMENT (Farmarty Naw RagaaQ leui'ie has become a fixture with a large fol¬ JM. T. WE18MAN. Prop. lowing. SINGLE INGENUE WOMAN Uth iRd ChMtRiit Sts., SL Loiis, Mo. for strong line of parts; also musicians and two canvasmen. Long season. Sure saiaiy. Dramatic show. Fine equipment. All mail and wires anitwered. Wire quick. Address CAFE AND CAIAKT FOLLY BURLESQUERS ENTERTAIN BOST WICK-DA VIS PLAYERS, Kerens, Texas; then Hubbard. lEH in ON THE eiMorr Member N. T. A.. Burlaaoua Oub and 8. L, (tf A. Baltimore. April 13.—^Thursday night the Order of Moose tendered Deputy Marshal Sam W. House a banquet at ita ball, and Hon. Nickel Ralph E. Nicols’ Comedians Want Quick Wanted for Burlesque Stock t-p.ik t'-ie entire compiny from tin Fo’.l.v Theater People all lines cooing Specialties for No. 2 Show. Piano Player to double. Feature All klnito (if iml Bui1e«()|iM P«a(>U 4t all ttmaa. CO¬ with the orchestra, to the Moose Hall after the I LONIAL. nnSATRn, TMadn, Olilo. perfunnance and gave a rousing entertainment. I Specialty Team. Wire and be ready to join at once; no time for correspondence. Tell .\fter the ceremonies of the evening Hon. Nickel all you do. Address RALPH E. NICOLS, Troy, Kansas. was presented with a beautiful diamond-studded Moose emblem. WRIT TROMBONE WANTED, Man for Heavies, Piano Player Rarltona, Horn. Cnmat (swond idialr) Otb<» Must- i-lsits, let me hear from you, might ba abla to piaca CHENET IN AUTO COLLISION Preference if double Band. Thi.s Show run.s ALL THE YEAR ROUND. We pay ftn. Only callable nwn up In i-onrert. and state lo» all after joining. Tell all in first letter. Plcaaed to hear from useful Dramatic and eat mlory drat IcUrr. W# fumUh iranapoetsilnn. harth Specialty People and Musicians at all times Address and unlfmm AA^rm ITtitT HARRY KINK. Bond- George Chenet, manager of People’s Theater, moaKr. GanptieU Untted Mxm. this awti Afkanvoa _THE KADELL-KRITCHFIELD SHOW, Sylacauga, Ala. X>Y «»>. llilU Everything first letter. GUY.PLAYERS, Worthington, Ind. (Irlphia, Pa. w « A ^ • A B _ _ WANTED—Tra(> Iminuiwr for Pan-e Pn-finiira.

THESTA^0jFORTHEBOi^l R WANTFnTT ^ A J IMMFniATFIKaM JI YA MrUnawrttatVMLCAIII^ATI^NmJlaJi^^ Musicians for B. & O.; Plano Player to double anything In band, Cornet, A-NO. i piano playen-K(w vaudeaiiis and n-- Clarinet. JOHN LAWRENCE STOCK CO, this wssk Albany, Qa.; naxt weak wlf: S^A.‘’5Suc?n” ^AKE Laarange. Ga. Manager at opera House, B^arla. DUnots.

II i APRIL*,1I1» The Billboard 13 Ijiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiuiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii I VICTORY!! I That Is the Goal We Are Alter

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HEADQUARXERS THEAXRICAE AL.L.IED INTERESXS I LIBERTY LOAN COMMITTEE E. E. A,L.OEE, Ctialrman, 1482 Broadway' |

This is one of a series of advertisements to be printed in all the New York newspapers by A. Paul Keith = and E. F. Albee, o\Miers of the B. F. Keith Circuit of Theatres. = t.

■ about May1,withpicturesaniltabloidshowa. and thattheyareIntheirtwentiethweekon ton Tlieater,l^ehbuTg,Va.,lastweek. Margie How,asprinciples;BottleMason,Pollie The companyiscomposedofMackeyandWalker, reports beingintheirtwentiethweekorerthe the V.C.M.ThecomiianywasatTren¬ Maids, writesthatererythlngisgoingnicely John Fagan,HarryMacomber,I^aToyand are reportedscoringheavilythrutheNortheast. Carr, straights;Cha*.Clolden,Jeweomedlan; ding andIJIlianIjcVallleinthechorus. Moubret. rtave Mtonnont,Irisheomedlan,andEthelCarr, V. C.M.TliecompanylafeaturingJoe Banard. OliveOiinn,AmetaWarren,AnnieBed¬ of theNo.1and2shows,respectively, show isnowinitsseventhyearwithoutalayoff. back, thecomedian,willhavemanagement ties MusicalComedyCompany,writesthatthe each latobeequippedwithspecialscenery, Beauties forthepastfiveyears,andChuckHo- Hazel MaeYoung(Mrs.Tassetl).For¬ be organized.Theseshowswillownedby rest Nelson,whohasbeenwiththeSouthern Also thatseveralnewtab.companieswillsoon quartets, maleandfemale,theArkansas Harry Lewis. ant week.BillywritesthatChesshasaJam-up Davis No.1CompanymetinOkmulgee,Okla., lyrics andbooks,writtenbyWalterDecker Belles Company,writesthattheyaredoingex¬ show andsomerorycleverpeo;dewithbiscom¬ recently, andthemembersenjoyedaverypleas¬ basloesslike methodsandcourteonstreatment. Trio. ceedingly weltontheBarbourCircuitthm Davis No.2showinSapulpa. pany. AfewweeksagoTheBelleametthe family ofanine-ponndgirl,bornMarch29at Greenville, S.C.,reportsgoodbusinessatits Julian Fox,BussellandI’eters,theDancing Zeltlers areoneofthefeatures,othersbeing Kansas andArkansas.Featuresincludetwo on avacationatthetimeandrejoinsshow der themanagementofHarrySmith,washome agera andperformersplayingtherebyhis ager, lasaidtohavemadeahitwiththeman- Demons. vis' showanddoingwellthruTexas.The that theyan'nowwithBobby(Possum)Jar¬ husband inthenearfuture. known astheQueenofRagtime,willJoinher with theJustaMinute,Please,Company,un¬ their homeinCalifornia,Mo.Jones,whois Boys CompanyandMr.Marlonisthemanager. this week.Mrs.Jones(LauraHartCronin), theater eachweek.BertJ.Smith,theman¬ Borprlse tothecompany,andwhensecret married EasterSunday.Thisprovedquitea ducing fortheSahabWolfCirenitofarmy congratulations andariceshower.Theformer The newlywedsspenttheirhoneymooninClin¬ leaked outtheyweretherecipientsofmany theaters, andbusinessisfinedespitethefact ton, Iowa. Miss Moranisthe/>wnerofSouthernTom Soulirette or1*.D.,extragornivoire;twogiriddvirus Klglit, writeI*E.(JSBOItNE.5.12.SanlordITsj-e. Gh.s. 5ft.,2.I'erfiims-rsonly.Noainateura.Dilver The i>aTkatliutcblneon,Kao.,willopen Fully equiiiiiedTheatreforVaudwIHeand Mi-turea Man. go«ivoice;Quartette:notInilrsft;Dan/lng A-’ R.&1).BI-tCKFACEStraight Familngton, Illinois. Town of3,600.Kea-sonfica»-lling,oaher tiii.itims Rt>W' .1811SheridanSt..Atistain-frvtcm*. SkeSebea, MonslotuevWrittentoOr. 100 WinderSt,DetroitMfchlgon. ED LINDNER. tent onroad.Weekstands.CliffWatson,HermanLewisRoneros, Complete bandfrom10to20pieces.MUSICALCOMEDYTAB.CO.or WIRE. Joinatonce.Address Producer withwardrobeandbills.Longseasonbestequipped chestra Leader.Stateallinfirstreply.Payownhotels.Showopens Musicians inalllinesdoublingBandandOrchestra.WantgoodOr¬ April 22fortwelfthyear.Joinimmediately. gagement, ParkStock;guaranteedtime.WeekApril14,YaUTheatre,Muc- 1>1AN. KFEXTALTH^:VOfM!LJLUMNGMA.V,HE.VVY>LLN.l'I.A.M»l’L.^>"ERA.Nl)i)HiMiUa. (lIlAK-KTl-m W05LA.N.WITHWBCIALTlfti;I.NT.HNIT:.SI'Bl'LU.TlKK;GJLAIIACTKR WA-NT frfrguanntrvdtwmtywe«lg'umUvt«it'SISTLRTt.AMWITHfTiVTl'REPrBCJ.Al/lTl**; Musical ComedyPeoplealllines.VersatileSinRingandDancingComedian. I'.ANV.YSiLAN. 1UIHK.AKSAIJ.M.AY1,NorUuvnIiuUsiia.Ti>psalarytochwet.rvllahlrpe>g>l«. Season opensSaturday,April20. To joinonwire.Willadvancetickets.Goodwagesandgoodaccommodations. kogee, Okla._ pcvgile. Nowonotmi-witirnent.Iiti Mrs. GeorgeHoey,anprincipals;BillyMoody, salary furthri«weeksormoteeachtheatre.WriteallInAntletter. fifteenth weekonthiscircuitwittioutalayoff. Madeline Wamider,BillyJohnson,Margaret Tlie Kemfierwillcontinueasastockhouse, singing andeccentricdancing;achorusoffive a veryclevermanager.Thiswastheshow’s From Dixie—EnjoyedapleasantweekatDan¬ Parker, DollyWestandCecilO’Dowd,inthe burn) ;GertrudeBernardandRoseSlocum, ville, Va.,inarealtheater,dandyhoteland chorus. James WaltersandHazelGuernseyhasbeen home int-eattle.GussieVernon(Mrs.Jack job. RuthAlbrightIsonavacationtoher Features IncludeA1Bernard,asSkeeter;The and GeraldGaddisattliepiano, is stilldoingwellinOhio,playingMansfield under ManagerSaulHarris. sjieclaltles. ManagerIxirdwillhereafterde¬ nors IsDOWwiththeshow,doingcomedyand to 8t.Ixmis.TheteamofCampbellandCon¬ DeVoy alsotookaweekofffortriphome been madeintherosterduring past alz addeil, CharleyByrneiamakinggood,sola Ixipl) IsonapesttriptoRr.Ijonis.Nettle ry lioster.Indisposedforaweek,isbackonthe Keystom- Trio(Roberts,WallaceandBlack¬ and NeilWakefieldMinnieManthle have entire companyonherbirthday,tod wai the Blanch Watsonrecentlygaveaaupper tothe Oklahoma andKansas,reportdoing nicely. months. Hlllle withhisblondewig.Nochangesbsve this W€*ek.Asonganddancespecialtyby vote allhistimetobusinessattheGem. recipient ofmanygifts.Thenames of Curly WANTED, COIOREDBANDANDMINSTREIS A1 andGertrudeBernard’sGirinBoys Byrne AByrne'nGlddieGirlies—^Thecompany Isird &VernonwritefromIJttleRock:“Har¬ Paul Zallee’sKentnekyBellesCompany, thru WMIIED, MIISICIMIS WANTED, GOODMUSICALTABS.WITHREPERTOIRE WANTED—ALL KINDSOFPEOPLEFORMUSICALTABLOID THE COLTONORAMATICCO.WANTS ELWIN STRONGCOMPANY FRED CARMELOWANTS WANTED—PEOPLE OFAllKINDSFORMUSICALTABS. THE GORDONPLAYERS ... WANTEDFOR... THE WALTERL.MAINSHOWS.HavredeGrace,Md. JOE MALL,DreamlandGirla,1213GreenStreet.Herriaburg,Penaqrlvanla. MORRIS BROSAWYLER,careStarTheatre.SanAstenie,Textk ELWIN STRONG,Manager,Eldorado.Kansas. OTT JOHNSON,Americus,Georgia. F. WrGORDON.Manager.36W.RandeigtiSt.,Ch)cae».HI- business inTexas,fourteenweeksat.Amarillo, been addedtotheroster.Tlieshowwillcl^ sometime inJune. ors. Theroster:DotMoore,OrmaHodge, passed awayFriday,April0. re(>ortK thedeathofMidgeHart,whohash a memberofthechorusstI.yricTheaterin home InConconi,N.H,,dnetoanervous Stella Rinehart,BessieBurton,OrmtMay now inOkUbonaa,headedforOhio.George that cityduringthepastyear.MiasHart derson andEttaBarneshavebeenadded tothe indefinit* engagement. Theater, Austin,Tex.,whereItIsplayingan chased byhispartnerintheenterprise,Benny Bertram, musicaldirector. Wright, BertandGenevaCushmanJames Marehall leftinHobart,Ok.,toJointhecol¬ have replacedI.aDgdonandVance.Ruth Hen pany isimprovingrightalong,having made breakdown. Herlastengagementwasatthe critlcnlly 111andnotexiiectedtolive,ather show inDOWitsfourthweekattheliberty ifornia CuplesComiMinyhasJustbeenpur¬ Bgems, StellaRosalie,Georg*l.eTl,FYank tome eb.ingenrecently.Bennettand Mclntlre were onthesickHatwhileplayingOkmulgee six years.WalterWrightandJean Cramer Marshall, thebaritone,expectstobecalled week, fortheninthtimeintwoyears.I>ew tliird yearintheMiddleWest.Tulsa,Ok.,last and Sapulpa. the colors.HehtsbeenwithIxiehforpast Illinois TTieater,Ro<'kIsland,Hi. with PeggieMoran'scompany.Isreported Klrhland, whoactsa*hisownmanager.The The BorderBookingExchange,ElPaso,Te The intereatsofGeorgeBlerigintheCal¬ FVom AIShaffer’sBoysandGirls—Excellent Notes fromSamIxieb’s4'ompsny—Nowinits Mac lADgdon,nutllrecentlyprimsdonna Peggie .Moran'sSontliemTomboys—-TTie com chorus, bringingItoptoseven.Theshowhsi Specialties ofailkindsareintrodneed,one been goodallseason,bntisexcellentBo* the featuresbeingPeggieMoranInherwhist¬ ling number,whichalwayauakesahit.Ros¬ Time. BennieNorrla,formerlyoftb*Ob. ter willhegivenlater. clasa arebeingpresented. also beenadded.OthermembersIncludeAlI^m* Johnnie, Oh,Company,labowprlBripalco Joying theirtlitrty-eighthweekontheSun March 16atMorgantown,W.Va.,dnetoMrs. dpals; MayKremer,MaymelAmont,Hattie median andproducer.Severalnewgirlshave chorus. Up-to-datecomedyWIUofthebetter demonstrated andpiracyiamoatcommon. taba., seTeralmanageraareebanglngtheirreper went totheirhome“SomewhereinMichigan." Ritchie, EvelynPattilo,JackLamont,aspnn policy foron*weekrecentlybyeliminatingthe ing. Originality,inthetab.field,iaseldom a profeaalonalvlewpolBtladecidedlynnsatiafy- the River,Charley,RaaorJim,etc.,whichfrom totre andinstallingafterpieces,suchasOver Fowler sufferingwithathroataliment.They Ritchie, Ruth.Norris,Ednallerreld.IntlH> ably bythemajorityofpatrona. tabloid programforafeaturepicture.Itwas some travelingmanagorttaythehousemanagers eighteen photos.Sixweregronpa,notwoof Jack lanotaperfarmer,bntbeenjoyathe lobby dixplaya,andinsomeraacetheyhave■ with himweU. friendship ofbondrednintheshowworldswho an eipetimeBtthatwaanotlookednponfavor are "crsba.'* from bisvariousfriends.Anothertroupertr show oniycarriedfour.Ithappenislthatthe photos representedelevanprincipalsan.Itie which wereofthesamegirls.Twelvet-.idiTtdnB; right todoao.Recentlyatab.abowaentin senting acompanyoftwenty-fire.Andthen rlea ninepeopleandasesstockphotosrepre photos werepresentstothecompanymanager be enlargedandplacedInparksduiiagtherooi proven wiaoerttbiaseason. Ing hotspell.AHoftheZarrowshuwahave ville. Forseveralmonthsbehasbeenstag" artists unequaledinthetabloidfield.—VIN. date himselfwithanyaggregatlenthatwaanot enough fortheshow,taD.N.wouldnottsso managers whothusfarhavebeenluckyteteugs the loreofChefoottlghtslatoostrong mau;iger attiieArcade,ConDtlUvllle,Pa.,but fnnnlest manIncork,isthefeaturecomic,alan la ownedbyDataNewman,whiehapeakawell aad attheaametimearrangingafewchanges to aecuretheMoulinRongaGirls.Thiscotopant emtiurg, W,Va.,islaunchingaNo.2tahtol-l Detroit willbegladtobearofhisIntentions Doubtless hismanyfriendsinClevelandanI TACK andWINDOW manager, andissnrronndedwithacoterieef “top notch.”JsckGrant,whoishilledaathe three oftheboysin“A-F'clast. on hieNo.1Show,atthedrifthaspla'*-l TVttw ('MhwithnnlerIII,,U.W.A i.OOO i.sgo price IIMofothertheatricalprinting.Pitnty-uta fiwheraldamtuailrhtfumia. DATES, HERALDS THE DONALDSOHLITHO.CO. Low Prieei—GoodWork—Prompt Sorvico Millard Twigg'aJollyFollyMaldaarten The FowlerslefttheEvans(Mrls'Revggon The ArcadeatConnelliriUe,Pa.,changedits Jack tfilvemaoooJointtheboya‘N>TerThere.'' Now thatbitsarebeingoverdonebyvarious Several boaeemanageraarecomplainingabout ro Soo 50f 250 The OrestRomewillroomreturntoviu-le It lareportedthattheZatrowattractions*'ll Owing tounsrtUrdpapormarketroudlttnaa•!' “A cleanup'*istheverdictoftUhouse Zeb Kvana,thepopularhotelmanofPark (Abort cutfrom TYPE PDSTERS ORDER YOUR Gazette ShowPrintingCompiny 11x14 11x14 lllI4 14x22 14x22 14x22 Garda.. Garda.. lUrdt.. Garda. oards.. VISIO.NS FROMVIJf fUrda . -FROM- NEWPORT, KY. CARDS •ervlrtahls card.) 4-ply W)ilteBlank, -ANC One (Mag.TwoOBlars a daoi. • U.W M.0P lu.so 11.00 11.00 If.M APRIL 20, 1t18

Last Half: Hsyworth Tronpe CALLS NEXT WEEK Williams A Daisy Fashion DwYogue Howard Sisters The Arrens BT. PAUL May A Eddie Oorse Last Half: HIPP. Yamamoto Japs LaMonr, Francis A Kahn A Gates PANTAGES LaMour Honey Bees DALLAS, TEX. Dnnlay A Merrill Dunlay A Herrill Gordon A Dei mar (one to Oil) JlAfilC^MAfiKlANS®! i=f "=JllFFKRBON Vivian A Nagle Erna Antonio Trio (one to till) SIOUX FALLS, S. D. Grindell A Esther Last Half; ORPHEUM mmmmmim ■■ ■ I I HI «■ ^1 ■■ ■•■■ Gordon & Gordon Bnrke, ToubeyToubejr A Co. Maurice Hicks A Howard Harry Roae Chains A Chains Addrw an cwmnuntraUnna for this rotasHi to WUXJJlM J. miJJAIt. can of "nia Btnbaard. I *;B-^^*aiid Marjorie Lakel^ke AI Co. Jack A Jessie Gibson I The Kelloggs (two‘to fill) ftubwaj Oentral BuUdlog. New York. I l«patU^ Wash., 3- HOUSTON, T HOUSTON, TEX. Sally Stembler A Bro. Last Half: Temptation Girls PRINCEpmvpp Hayworth Tronpe VICTORIA. B. C. Fj^hp,Fisher sistersSisters SIOUX CITT, lA. Ray A Eddie Corse Tarter Is glrlns •’splrltnallstlr seanoes” each I beLo’ble seriea ,of eard tricks that perhaps the Upl,. , Night KlnlayFinlay &A Hill OAYBrTY Fashion DeTogue SuDda]' evenin* at the Boliuunt Theater, New I world has erer known, will not glre any more Four Mlaeoa Jan Rnbinl ^ (one to nil) York,York which an? mnch enjoyed. I arancea at blahis private theater this season. I.a PYaneeFYance k* KennedyKen Sen. Francis MiMnrpby Geo. Primrose A The magic of flgnres is ably presented at the fitters The Great Blackstone is getting much pnhliclty Minstrels In Ohio papers for bis clever work. He re- Talace Theater. New York, hy Valand Gamble, TACOMA. WASH. OKLAHOMA CITY lentiy played a very auccesafnl w»*ek at the •'>'* the act abounds with comedy. LAST HALF BILLS LIBERTY Grand Opera House. Yonngstiiwn. The Dally Fr^erlck t'- ^ ^ *.M*d?II visnison^’a a ^Chesterw'incnester Tony A Geo. Florenz April 18-20. Vindicator says; "He has the happy faculty of to place an Illusion palace with Torrens De- I Elizabeth Cutty Flo A Onie Wslters wnsllng ont all draggy features and anticiiuit- troit Special Bhowo for the season. He has Joseph Byron Totten Cortex Trio NEW YORK CITY Vernon Bzrlow ------verv original levitation, which, from his de- I Cb. Tom Kelley Dena Cooper A Co. lor what will delight at all times." Keep up ■ very original levitation, which, from his de- Vormsn Bride Shoo j -^JEKICAN Bride Shop Nevlns A Gordon theihe good work. Friend Blackslone.Blackstone. scriptlon. seems sensational in the extreme. B^ktalr Btot , BelU-lalr Bros. Parsons A Irwin Long Tack Sam and Company, with their •powTrawn nap SAN ANTONIO. TEX. UrznL A Maley Thess.. __ofplctnrt-s of AlexanderAlevsnOee HerrmannHerrmann. W. R.E. I. ““J Company, with their Heddington A Grant Chines,-rhln<-s»* Mysteries, played Gordon’sGordon a Olympia in „ . „ . '’ ^ ' ROYAL Martini A Fabrinl RoWnson (('hung liOng }»w>l and Madame Ade- I Boston^ ^ Wedding Bells Hill-.\ckerman Fox A Ingraham DE KALB lalde Herrmann werevrere in theme New.-vew Yorklora Hundaynunuay I •U, «. ^ j « r...... N*tlon’B Peril Burns ^ Lynn t,h. Yon I»evil Goldie A Mack Lera with a story of the bullet catching trick, . Hotel, Fisber A Gilmore Channcey Monroe Co. Clara Keating Huofier A Bnrkhardt isprrv. e p, # -wiaisnhs .sew.- D^Ktss-en*. —a An^tlo. Tpx.. Ill A Diacirat pntbnftURt, and wants Mnor«* h Hose Rill Pmltt Merchant Prince Maxwell Quintet la Ihe presentation of which poor Boblnson re- • .Imllarlv Interested I>«tk‘>n A Oifton Court Room Girls (lark A .McCullough llsano A Bingham cently lost his life In F.nglsnd Madame Herr J w » m FwawcTSCO (one to fill) Grey A Old Ibiae .1.. .k... kw. George J. Baxiwick, of Tole-lo, O., tells me FKANCIHCO, WACO, TEX. AVENCE B mann as Metronolltan disgusted he is with the film expose of Cabaret De Luxe ORPHET'.M FULIPON Naynon’s Birds Swain's Cats A Rats band |w or » , ,k k^nest t The New saying that the latest depicts the modus Prank A Milt Britton opera House In for the benefit of The New » • " e Grew, Psltes A Oo. Earnest Rackett Dudley Douglas Anstin-ritewart Trio ^Trk Herald Free Ice Fund, when $«.100 wa. 0<-ean Bound Watch Your Wife I’hyllis Gilmore & Co. reallaed from hi. entertainment. On this oe- *» the competent bands of the Society of .kmerl- G>erm Echo Byal A Early Dunbar A Turner American Comedy Four D^als Sisters (one to fill) Three Steppers raslon, to make the trick even more n-alUtle. ^ tva^I^ rav BOri.BVARD PALACE Herrmann had a w|nad of six wddlers. each T n . ^ armed with a Krag4orgen-« rifle loaded with P^-Wsot which add. luster and presUge to the Ha";'"* TyreUs (Yioag A Moey Philbrick A DeVok AFFILIATED---I Thomas a Henderson A’iolinsky A (H>. a marked ‘"^i“r*e.'D. Willard, of Willard’. Temple of j H-^es A Itnrklu Girls Bring was over and the smoke had cleared BOOKING CO. Murray Bennett (two to fill) I«y lIVrm".« am^lngly held up a plate on Muric fame, I. going to build a m.gl.-.i muMcal n.jrr A (Ldwln ABERDEEN. S. D. I I'rear, Bagget A Prear away l^•rlmana smilingly held np a plate on j ABERDEEN, S. D. WARWICK DELANCEY ST. Lirhwhich were the marked tmlletsImllets he had soao deft * ‘k ‘k*^ kl 1 doMfiir’®" RIALTO Irene Trevette ... r. __ „ . . .Ki. .j-v ments. Willard aa.ra wherever he goes be runs M yeno Japs Holmes A LaVere ly caught. Hermann never performe,! this trick Last Half; Termini A Sanls ly cang t. eraann ^ , n _ Into aome kind of magic, and baa d*-cldpd that LOS ANOELES Hicks A Howard Clinton A Rooney O'Connor a Dixon except upon benefit oeeaslons. After Herr¬ I to ke«-p abreast of the times be mast have magic Yui-atsn Girls Jack A Jessie Gibson I>arto A Sliver Welch, Mealy A mann’s death Adelaide Herrmann exhltdted the Chung Hws Four Rives A Roberts lire A Cranston Montrose trick herself at the Metroimlltsn Opera House I 'tartha Russell The -krrens IdUian Mortimer (one to fill) Ilardeen Is In town driving his Mg car up ^ Velmsr A Co. January 28. IfWT. cnraNNATi FALL RIVER, MASS. and down Broadway. His vandeville hookings strength Bros, Wm. Dick BMPRBSfl BUOU When yon wish to buy apparatus get the very are well taken care of hy Bernard Burke, of gjuj DIEGO CAL. LtPalarlca A Partner AlI Girl Reme Claude Ranf latest models. Many of the oldtime tricks are strand Theater Building. 7,-. Carmen TVIo GREELEY SQUARE DETROIT O’Neill Sisters ,*soIete. hot the effect has Men improved by .j.„y ^ Velmar McConnell A Anatln MILES Orest Howard some manufacturers to such an extent that they decided U* dlsik-se of Ms entire Fl.ono June Mills Co. Brown A barrows Barnes A Sraythe Hebert Revne Our Boys hSTs become prsctlcslly new tricks. Before ,z.,,rth of magical effects. Now here is a real nlrA*^-!^***^'** W. W. Hall The Handalls Wnile Solar HOBOKEN, N. J. porrhaslag Im sure that you are getting the opportnnlty for tb»—e desiring aptwratus that Metiettts Minns A Bryant Thoee Fire Girls Billy Morse latest ideas, and if you are just commercing *ork. Further particulars will be found a.TT taitp rr-rw (one to fill) LYRIC Ann Hamilton A Co. Reckless Duo consult an authority «n the subject before you j^e advertising olnmna. “”,1 77 Fllllherto LINCOLN SQUARB lay ont your act. otherwlm- socces. wlU never ^ ^ Chaa. Gibbs Maria f!layton Maclyn A Co. FARGO, N. D. Montrose A Allen knock at .vour door. page adrertlseno-nt given gratis hy the S. A. Harvey Trio McCIond A Carp GR-VND Gifleer 444 Firefly Mystic Hanson Trio nr* back from their tour M. for the Big Magical Benefit for the Show- Hope Vernon Chains A Chains Harris A Manlon playing in and aronnd New York. They vrere men’s Ivoagne of Amortca In conjunction with iil7o»»**LTiil''NIn* The Kelloggs Eight Black Dots NEWARK, N. J. at the Orpbenai. Brooklyn, last week with their the Society of .kmorican Magicians at the Hip OODEN UTAH Sally Stembler A Bro. N-LTION.LL MAJESTIC Alice DeGarmo very entertaining magic. IsVlrome .kpril 21. Every living soul interested p,„ fo Temptation Girls Greenley A WiUiams Last Half; Maybelle Beet Jim Reynolds Dr. Samnal O. Hooker, the Brooklyn gentle- in the art should send a che<-k for tickets to Conntess Verona Jack McGnckln Saxton A Farrell Creamer. Barton A man who has origlaated the most Incooipre- the writer of this column or A. A. Powers. 30K Steiner Trio Tiller Sisters Wood, Melville A Hpurlln'r _— Gaiety Theater Building, New York. Prices H"*"" * I.«*ar Gordon A Delmar Phillips Six Marylands (one to All) (two to fill) are from gl np to rj..SO. with boxes selling at E^WtT'riei^y”""" Midnight RoUickers NEW ROCHELLE. $30. If yon can not come yoorsolf undoubtedly DENVER JANESVILLE, WI3. ORPHEUM Blcknell N, Y. yon hare frienils In New York or vicinity who nirl at clrar Counter APOLLO Lament A Wright I-OEWS wnold dearly love to st-e snch a wonderful show Canfield * Cohen Last Half; Francis A Wlloon Cbas. B. Lawler a Three Peronees as this will be. The snocess of this entertain- Winston’s Seals Milton A Rich Daughters Hall A O'Brien TSIOKIk ROOKSAGIC AND SUPPUKS Tabor A Greene Gorman Bros. ment In the world’s largest theater la of vital Feature Acta Id Mind Reeding aa^ Plechtl’s Tyroleans (one to All) Nat Naiarro A Co. PBOVIDENCrE. R. I. |TJ»X SptrltnaBtm.^ptrltnaOtm. LoneLana alork.alock. BaalBast importanceImportance to yoo-toyon—to every one of yon who SPWTWflDSPRINGS. POl.COL. ' ’ (one to fill) MARION. IND. EMERY ?uS!i5t-l*TSl.£ra‘al«^ "•'* *•"" '» ’>*1P tb. n.ag- Blchelof’rDiiLr MARION. IND. VinrORIA Rinns A Bert a*r-7^Marir^rr)**^ ^"♦•’niity all over the world. The New Mlnettl A SldeUl LYRIC Nelson A Nelson Lane a Hart>er on wilt AdsS.^°° ^emeSoo ILL. devoting much space Jhe ^hn« Oliver A Dwyer Rnzzell A Parker Between Showers D^wt. D. 77 Wsst Adam. St. CHICAGO. ILL. ^?^ki^‘”Wilkin, ‘"llsJValf-(one to fill) Well, Well. Well Iloey A Lee Last Half: Big City Four Lea Aristocrats 55 • t^txJftfnl impetus to the desire Aloha’s Hawalians Frant A Mae New Doctor (one to fill) (one to fill) ^ANOCOrV ACT’’*A %li. Prism "" “*• “•$»ttie Mayer MASON CITY, lA. ORPHEl'M “STASt MIND-READING ACT" opportunity to help elevate Its standing as one I-ots and lots of It CECIL Bassett A Bailey wtllBr■ **33 ROPC TIES A CHAIR tK* noAt iinnortsnt nr-- pHa Prook# A l*ow^rs KurltonKarlton &A Kllfford Parker A Grey iWSuX ESOAMSa- M $1. M •cJfiicet of tbo diy. ^ Mark & Halle Mack A Salle Golden Bird U. B. 0. afeon beau eaatala amr !•.••» Send poDP Checks along at once. Beatrice MeKenzie Manrice Manrice Davis A Stafford HARTFORD. CONN. wseda aaah. Tarhaa Trttfc (tto- _ PALACE via*). >1; Haedia Nsadia Triah. SOc. Baekt ta sail Artnro Bemardl -A- (one to fill) Chlng Ling Toy A Co. Nevlns A Louise BMdway. New YeriL ^'ic* lUSeiPIMIICUAGIPIAIIC oxmaccountcountofENOMINOinNNOTHER of engaging in another ■iusinUSINES ESIt ST. JAMES Cornell’s Review Felix A Fisher Cha.i. Semon Bold,!e Folsom ••MAGICIANS*’ QIV IHmO WILL SELL ENTIRE $7,NI.N PRODUCTION Four NIghtons Morgan A Grey fso .VHman A Sykea POLI’g New Pri-ducer Allanson IiSir mIiI Bw^trsR- *" ****^ ^ ^ "rite lUie several good Illusions fF TMg FIRST TO "00 OYER THE TOP*’ WITH •carce), $1 per copy. Complete set (6 is¬ THE LATEST CARD EFFECT. and many otheea Gr-et mta- sues), $2. Each Issue contains a liberal a-- log. spoclal IMa. ngty Miglcsl aortment of first-class, original monologues, Bu1IcI!i,. JS cent, THAYER "CAMOUELAGE” MFO. CO.. 334 • San Psdrs, •ketches, gags, par?>dies, minstrel first A card freely Mta-teit fnan a pack, all hacks « wtii.-h are sh(wm to ha BUIA chmwrs to a RU) bark. A* Lm AsisIm. CalNsrsla. parts, i>oems, etc. Yes. money hack anl-'s a kms-kisit Uie pack la now shown to ba all Red b—-la. AU of the cwiM are shown, both front aiul bwA Bfeot entirely satjsfleil. grade Dkyule Cteda, post tree, tl.2S. rUNNYBONE. 106$ 8d Avenue. New Tork. BAILEY A TRIPP ca. SM Maia. Ave.. Caaibrhiat. MaaMchasatts. Trick PitrioQcMww Cirfcitires——mmva * hut—,i» psti,T 10c: onnrlele. tl os chalk TAIJv SEHV- it Vwa. Nsiraska magical apparatus LANKERSHIM HOTEL a::SAN FRANCISCO '’"^rk'livtal (kilsl<«ue ajKl Bargain List, 10c. FIFTH, HKAR MARKET STREET. FIRE PROOF. JACKSON NOm “Hsas of ths Prsfes- THE G. F. BOYD CO. slen.” Park Avt.. INDIANAPOLIS. INO. CATERING TO THE PROFESSION Oieea Rood for Fvse Uis flf Mambsn ot PrnfmMinh JaeksM Boslmrd 30 YEIARS IN MAGIC _ flRd Haitted Strati, CHICAGO. ORNIVfANN Rates, without hath « WANTED FOR OMER HEBERT’S REVUE 34 00 per week anJ MAGIC CO up; with bath, $7 DO 8U. Y 470 Mh Ave.. KCW YORK,_ IVi jdn afts April U. —issmt lY draft. Bingen who can dance or play bnaa inatraneatg, or Danoen tsho per week and up. Pi^MiImal fttalot, Itc. Smal' (Mtalog. FItnD. can otng and play, both n—ie and female. State all in first letter. Addroe wcA Airll 14. Eknprssa. (Uacln- Wt buj Of BKOOd'liAtMl neU. tittio; week AstU 3X MUae Thaotrm DeUutt Mkfi. «r oan The BUlboetd. (linrtnnatk Ohla FRANK HUNT AND & E. WIDER. Praps. Ttie Billboard APRIL 20, 101*

MECHANICAL RIGHTS NEW YORK 80NQ CHATTER SAVE THE DAY SONG LOGIC By 70Kir KZIvrMAV The Bnrkhardt-Horwiti Music Company la the name of the latest entry into tbe publishing Publishers Depend Upon Rec¬ bnslDese, having opened ofllces at 152 W. Forty- A great idea came to me and I Just had to write a song so good that I felt forced to sing fifth street. Max Burkhardt Is assnmtng tbe role ords and Rolls for Main¬ It day and night. I swear no better set of wi^rds was ever put to song; oh. what a melody 1 of professional manager, while bis partner, Mr. had, it lightly flowed along like brooklets flow beneath tbe sun to bless tbe month of June, Horwlta, will look after the commercial end. taining Elaborate a song like mine was bound to pnt the whole wide world In tune. And now I'll try to tell you why, tho this song was a bear (and should have been a hit). It never got me anywhere. The combination looks good and Tbe Billboard Offices Not playing the piano well, 1 thought I'd hum the tune to an old friend I met within a wishes them success In their new venture. neighborhood saloon. I said, "Old pal, come, have a drink and listen while 1 pay," and then "There's nothing to It, Johnny, it Is going I sang as if my life depended on the way my wondrous number took with him, but here's the to be one of the biggest songs that I have pub¬ part that's queer: Altho my friend was drinking nothing but the lightest beer, his face cbangetl If a history of Amerlran music publishing U lished In years. If requests from performer* colors till I cried: “What's w:ong, pal, are you sick?" "1 wasn't till you cauie,” he said; and orders from dealers are still the real answer CTcr compiled the period thru ivhich we are now "please cut that noise out quick.” to km>w whether yon have a bit or not. The passing will doubtless be termed *'the mechanical I brought a lead sheet to the girl that 1 thought I'd soon wed. “riease play this little era.” Today the phonograph records and pianola song for me," I swear was all I said. Tbe minute she looked at my song it seetm-d to me Makin’s of the C. R. A. is a hit.” That’s what rolls count for more In the publisher's estimation her love bad passed to some place higher than tbe highest star above. She said: "Wbate'er Harry Von Tllaer told me about this wonderful than the dealers—and even the fact that u head¬ induced you such a fun'ral tune to write, when Chopin wrote such soothing stuff?”—still we'd tobacco song. liner is using a certain song in vaudeville is have bad no fight if 1 bad not come back with "It sounds faster when I siOg.” I sang It While talking to Rudolph De Vivo of tbe and she gave me back my new engagement ring. more actively employed in mechanical instru¬ Times Music Publishing Company I asked him I had a friend who said he'd put it on tbe phonograph. When I ran into him again he ment publicity matter than for the channels that how well be liked this new line of business, met me with a laugh. He said: "'For years we tried to get a record that would show the noise alfect counters. of modern battle and depict its dreaded woe. Altho we siient a fortiiu'' ev'ry rrcvird turned and bis answer was, "Why shouldn’t I like It The plain truth if tho mutter is that every out wrong. I thought tbe job was hopi-le'* till 1 bit upon your song. I beats tbe noise of when I am fortunate enough to have a catalog thing secured from the instrument makera is battle we recorded at great cost, but folks don't want the music of a battle that was lost." with such songs as America. Make tbe World "gravy,” as the proc-iss of manufacture involves Will someone kindly tell me why that song hit me that night? The world has railed It Safe for Demoi'racy, and Little Yokohama Lady. hopeless, tho to me It seems all right. The very swing that charms me fills all others with no expense and great profit to the publisher. Tlie Both »>Dgs are far above my expectations, a* alarm; when I ask folks to UiAen they're sure they will come to barm. I plctun-d people record and roll makers must make a royalty ac¬ the sale Is very large, and considering tbe class saying, "Here’s another Irving B.,” but that Is not precisely what they're saying about me. of performers who are both writing for the counting for each record sold—and the royalty Now all 1 want to ask Is (and I hoi>e you’ll make reply) is all the whole world crazy, or, to tell is fixed, not depending upon the sales price. the truth, am I?—CASI’KB NATHAN. song and calling at the oIBce I have no fear that both will be big hlta” It is this aspect of the publishing business One of tbe qnickest song successes Is tbe which makes it possible for some of the larger PUNCTUATION distinction now enjoyed by Harry De Costa’s cQncerns to maintain such elaborate premises and In correcting proofs many well-intentioned people lay Uv* much stress upon panctuation. awe-inspiring pay-rolls. Some publishing i-on- song. Thst Soothing Serenade, pnbllsbed by M. Punctuation, as a matter of fact, is notbing more than ('•imnion sense applied to a manascript. cems conduct their entire activities as camou¬ Wltmark & Sons. It has a grip that is both In the case of a song a great deal depends upon the APPE.\H.V.NCE of the manuscript, which Is instant and sure. As an applause getter there flage for mechanical rights. Tho their numbers one reason why a majority of songs publlsbeil are nnderpunctiiatcil. Many m.irks are neated use of tbe question mark or tbe ap¬ noise about them in advance that the record and plication of the colon required in song.*. The average song could be expressed Vi.v tbe comma It. roll makers (necessarily forced to select material and period only. However, when a printer has adhered closely to a manuscript in which the Id Brennan & Ball's song. My Sunshine Jane, in its prepopular stage—for to wait too long ob¬ word writer has found occasion to employ many punctuation marks, if the completed pri»>f Is they hsve every reaswell). LV—A vigorous picture of salt. Phonograph record makers are slowly be¬ most beautiful songs uf Its class ever penned. the dash ’’over the top” In “the fight that la rlghL” MV—Snappy six-eighths. EA—Not In¬ Tbe melody and lyrics are of tbe highest grade ginning to learn that so-called professional ad¬ dicated. GE—A good exposition of this current theme. C—It finds Its punch In "Hun, run, and it has a won'lerful patriotic sentiment. vertising—with its array of empty superlatives fun, done,” followed by title reference. PV—Optional. John McCormack has sclecteil and added this —is really meant for their consumption rather THEY’RE ON THEIB WAY TO KAN THE KAIREB. lyric by Harry C. Pyle, mnslc by wonderful gem to bis rejiertolre and last week than that of performers. .Vt first the phono¬ Louis Thomas (published by Triangle). LV—Telia the story anticipated of American boys while pla.vtng In New Haven Conn., after bav graph men found in the announcements origi¬ reciprocating to tbe l^aUer for sinking American ships. MV—A mnslcal paraphrase on March¬ ing Thru Georgia. E\—Marching or ahont song. GE—In many respects like the counties* Ing sung this number he was eompellod to ac¬ nally framed for performers clues regarding “kalser-klllcrs.’’ but adheres to a better metrical acbeme. C—Lyricist couldn't resist tbe "Im¬ cept so many eoeores that he finally quieted suitable material. But when all the publishers plied’’ rhyme suggested by "well,” but only suggested. PY’—D«T>ends u|ion progress made by bis Budleaee and made a H|>eeeh on the qualities framed such announcements on the long shot song. and merits of the song, which the audience ae- 'that phonograph people would see them and be¬ I MLSS THAT MLS.RISSIPP1 MISS THAT MISSE.S ME. words by Ram M. Ia*w1» and J(» eepted with a hurst of applause and cheers come duly impressed the mercbani''al Intrument Y'oung, music by Pete Wendllng. LV—Tells bow flowers savoring of the Mlssiilppl district re¬ It Is a nal MeCormsek song and a typical men found that they could not trust these broad called many things longed for, bnt none as much as the “Miss.” MY’—Of tbe type found In the better-constructed Southern songs. EA—Stage. GE—The sr The publisher who would like to see his biisl- our country. MY'—An Insplrtug march melody. EA—kleneral. GE—Written In fir better vein of thf Krani’fu rilffnril Mimlr Tub. To.. !■ mak- iiesa secure in the face of the Inevitable upward than most of .be songs from unknown publishers. Title should be as line reads: "YY’r'lI In- with inf arratifonionfB f*»r a pI* wtM*k«* road lour I® you at the finish.” C—lYnds Us punch in "If yon need ns you can bet there’ll be mlllkins you ran development'of the phonograph ceefi only remind tho lnt*T#*»«t of Ih** firm** lalalof. moat of th# get.” PY'—O. K. ntimbfra of whb'li wtr** 4*om|>o«»«>d by him. himself constantly that bis business was built up on the ability to prepare and distribute sheet music. Tliose who keep their organizations in NESBITT WRITES SONG casually snggested the Idea to one of the Me- Crimes A Kidd, owners of the Hourwine Pies such shape that they continue the practice of - KInley executives, who. conscious of the manner Brazil, lixl., have lesMol the

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nowtrd end La Tar, bfoale Publiabcra at 1431 Broadway, la reeMpt of a check for $30 from B. Byng Bloxbam. to bo apeot la tbe intereat of ov boys at tbo front, coaralted Tbe Billboard and, of coarse, we advised that It be tamed over to tbe Stage Women’s War CcUef which has been done. Messrs. Howard and La Var bave been very liberal In tbe matter of mule. No request for compUmeatary copies of tbelr numbers from tbe boys in service has been refused. Alse 5% of tba earulagn of tbe bit. Somewhere la Praaco Is Daddy, Is turned over to tbe Bed Cross mootbly. On top of this Mr. Howard gives 5 % of bis salary.

IT’S SPRING TIME AT INSTRUMENT MAKERS “ “N NOW Agree To Curtail Production IWasblngton. April 13.—Bepresentatlvea of tbe musical instrument Industry, including piano and the wealth of wild flowers is past belief. manufacturing planta, bave been in conference I for several days witb tbe United States Fuel Ad- The dogwood and redbud are in bloom, the I ministration and War Industrial Board. By mutual agreement a curtailment of thirty per field.s, liillsides and meadows have taken cent of tbe output will be made during April and May. on a fresher green, the sun seems to shine just a bit brighter and the air to be just a WELLINGTON CROSS DOUBLES Chicago, April 13.—Tbo Wellington Crow la little more bracing. I billed at tbe Palace Music Hall only this week, I be became to entbnsed Monday over What Are Horseback riding and walking are a never- I Yon Going To Do To Help tbe Boye that be I stepped over to tbe Majestic and did bla "extra READY FOR ORCHESTRATIONS failing delight just at this time. I Mt" in putting the song over at tbat bouse. It i went over big In both theaters. n:pof>. wit., April 13.—Tbe bIfXMt hit that OllTrr T. Vto*, of Ulpon, and Ed WooUcr. of ' REVIVED CRADLE 80NQ ETaavTlllr, Ind., bar* wnttcn, 1» Thore'll Sorer GET YOUR PEP BACK AT WEST BADEN ft a Stain on Old Glory, pobllolied by LonU Indianapolis. Ind,, April 13.—Boy L. Bnrtch Zoeller Mule Company, l/^sr'.Ile, Ky., and has had publlKbed by tbe Halcyon Publishing ready for orcbeatrattona and toon will be for Company, of this city, a beautiful revived cradle player plasoa. Lent baa personilly aold over * (THE HOTEL BEAUTIFUL) I song In Angels Guard Tbee, I Pray, 5Ir. Burtrh jnri roplM of tbia aon( la Blpon. I is abto tbe composer of Peace oo Earth and I Liberty. Think of Me, Tell Me, Tbe Organ and FLUHRER IN CINCY West Baden Springs Hotel I tbe Choir, and By By. Baby, Dear. G. D. Fluhrer, road manager of tbe Ftoderlck C. B. REXFORD, Pruidont Pot Pfeiffer, the aon? writer, la at borne la II. Green Motle Boosa. blnacatlDa, In., waa la Quincy, ni.. from a barry-np trip with Mra. rincianatl laat areek working up iaterest la WEST BADEN, INDIANA Pfaiffer to Camp Ixigan. at Bouaton, Tex., tbelr aong bita, I'm Comlog Bark to tbe Good where be apent a few dayo rialtlng friends who Old C. 8. A., and After tbe War It Orer, which axpect to leava soon for Fraace. are reported to be going Mg. NEW MARCH SONG SAY NUFFIN Saa rtero. CaL, April 13.—A new march aens. Wa're All Alika In XbakI, baa been written and pabbabeU by Ilenry M. Campbell, a Tetarma IT’S FO’ DE BEST Italian opera alnfer, who la now taacblnc la thia city. The anbject treata of democracy and Those of you who ordered this jrreat conversation song from me sev¬ IN THE DIM FIRELIGHT' fraternity la the aerrlce of the I'nltcd Btatea. eral weeks ago and did not receive your copy, write again, as the printer was t\vo weeks late. This is a 3bc regular copy numl^r which I am BROWN IN CHICAGO furnishing to the profession for a dime. I’ll alro mail you two new Chicago. April 8.—Oaorga Walter Brpwn. vet- prof, copies, namely: I WANT A DIXIE TUNE and THE MAID eraa prefeaalonal ataaager. who araa with tbe Shapiro coarera for mere yaara tbu meat people I MET IN flankers (novelty). ran remember, la la Cbleafo for tba MrOartby A Pitber Oa. He knows tbe territory well, aa ba C. ARTHUR PFEIFFER, Quincy, Dl. frequently coTcred It for the former Grm. Ml-'.':.; !.}l SINGLE COMEDIENNES -GET THIS- atonal and "PLAYS Amateur Plays. Vanderille Sketch- MR. SMALL PUBLISHER cn. State McmolOKucs, New Min- I’M SO AMBITIOUS If you have Sonss of real mcrU that are not adltfig atrel Material. Jokes. Raod-Booka Uka you ttunk tbay ahouhl. aand them to tie Wa OparaWa^ Fell Danaaa, Manical Stage Comedv Nut Song, Especially Adapted for Comediennes. buy copyrtgbts outrlgbt or art aa your loJe MlUng agenu. alaaaa rRSB. HALL MUSIC CO. T.l. OKNIBON * GO. OCFT.1B. CMICAOO Address MARQUIS ELLIS, 818 Maieslic Theatre Building, LOS ANGELES. 180 N. Dearborn Stroet, Chicago HAVE YOU TRIED P^NTIRS THE OTTO ZIMMERMAN & SON CO. cnsVa’^iis _ CINCINNATI. OHIO. NO. I NEVADA BUILOIND. •"-""•aam w« piint Afiytblfis Is Msalf. PIsas. B«s iU.IACKtON.MICN .w. NY SLIDE CO RED STAR MUSIC CO. Aalr 0.^.4 Ca.- A-1. Acts Writtei to Order PKMPULET 154 W <45 S’BY Nae. iMwei i

taiog wa rmt and adl Oataua, TTia* and BANJOS MIN Muii* tula!MNJOt Acctamelaa. TINOa BANJOa, CELLO BANJOS. ETC. •lACK WEBE:R*S MIlsrSTRCa. alOKC BOOK THE VEGA CO. A Bte Hit Scat r« Met BeHpMd. Wo eatry fonr cnnplate Haw of maha-CHL / .^^- .ViLWyGEMS « SuCkaey siraat. BOSTON. HASS. CHICAGO COSTUME WORKS.'",J!,re:sS%.”- CHICAGO. tU. WANTED IDEAS |rlla fw lM al laaaatlaM waalad. ll.tM.IM M Send loor cents lor dosUcb ,la» laiwBlIaaa. Oar faar baaka aaat ''*• Sang ikateh far traa aglalaa aa ta gataatabBNy. FIEE Book Ttk Edttloa HESS GmC MAKE-UP Tkt Art^of Mnkin|.ai victor LEVAUH CO, has announced the place and time of the con¬ AUER IN CHICAGO cert as the* Metropolitan Opera Bouse. New York, and the nlirht of Sunday, May N. Noted Violinist Has Taught Several TEN YEARS OF GUILIO GATTl-CASAZZA Miss'Farrar will be the particular star of the Present Day Geniuses . pro^am, but she will be surrounded by other stars. One of these is John McCormack. ChlcaRO, April 15.—Especial sifnlflcance ws* “Sure, I’d do more than that for her,” Mr. attached to Leopold .\ner’8 recital at Orchestral Ever since his appointment as general man¬ noff. Prince Igor, L’Amore del Tre Re, Lodoletta, McCormack exclaimed when he was Invited to Hall Sunday afternoon because this eminent ager of the Metropolitan Opera Company, New Marouf, Ste. Elizabeth, Le Coq d'Or, Ftanceeca co-operate* with the prima donna. violinist of Tetrocrad has cained fame as the York, ten years ago, Cu'.lio Gatti-Casaxza has da Rimini, etc. Otto H. Kahn, chairman of the Board of Pi- teacher of Elman. Zimballst, Heifeti, Edd.r grown in the esteem of the music-loving public Most Important of all his services for the rectors of the Metropolitan Opera Company, has Brown and Rosen and Kathleen Parlow, and in the affection of the personnel of the Metropolitan Opera Company is the interest be subscribed $500 for the flrst box. Other patrons Opera House, Two qualities emphasize them¬ has taken In the work of American native com¬ of music slpiltled their purpose to follow his selves pre-eminently in Mr. Oattl-Casazza’s char¬ posers. When he came to America no one ever example. acter—modesty and justice. He never seeks the tliougbt of Introdncing an opera by an American Supreme fourt Justice Weeks, of New York, limelight. Only on the rarest occasions can he composer In a regular Metropolitan repertoire. be induced to appear before the curtain at an HEIFETZ WITH STOCK commented last week that the cost of living Be decided this was unjust and began to search operatic premiere. His theory Is that the stage was extremely high in the national capital. for a suitable work to present. The result was Chicago, April 14.—Jascha Heifetz, the phe¬ spectacle should speak for the impresario. The court was sitting to bear the p'.ea of the production of a work by Fred 8. Converse, nomenal, youthful genina of the violin, wb‘'>ee “I want DO personal reclame,” be said on one Airs. Margaret 8. Puffey, who bad brought suit entitled The Pipe of Beslre. That it was not American tour baa been the subject of well-olgh occasion to a newspaper friend. "Bay what you against her husband, J. Bumbird Puffey, vocal a success was not Mr. Gattl-Casazza’s fault, but endlesi favorable comment, was soloiat with can for the orchestra, for the artists, for the 1st, for a divorce. Mrs. Puffey told the court ranstcal director, for the workers behind the after the decree bad been granted that she bai scenes, if you find that their combined effort; GUILIO GATTI-CASAZZA arrange,! to stay with some friends in Washlag- are successful, that is all I wish.” ton and that it would cost her altuut $l.'t5 a Needless to say that it is this quality that month to live with them. has made Mr. Oattl-Casazza so beloved by every¬ ‘•YeS, perhaps, under those circumstances yon one associated with Mm -in the Metropolitan could manage it,” said the court, slowly, ‘‘but Opera Boum. If adverse criticism should be nnder others y*>a could not.” Rents are nx made upon the werk of any individual in his orbltant in Washington, D. C., servants are service, high or low, from musical director to almost Impossible to obtain and food is ex- stage hand, never doee Mr. Gatti-Casazza cen¬ ceeillngly high there, as I happen to know.” sure until he has beard all sides. The result of Justice Weeks decreed that Puffey should pay this has been that never in the history of the his former wife a week alimony for the sup¬ Metropolitan Opera Boose has the machinery of port of her and the children, Allen, aged 0, an,! that institution run with such smoothness as Jefferson, aged 8 yeara. today. lYbile &Ir. Gatti-Casazza’s most severe critics during bis first year have become bis warmest and slncerest friends. Instead of YVETTE GUILBERT ENDS SEASON “Itallzing” the opera, as some who did not know his twelve years’ record as bead of the great New York. April 12.—Yvette Gilbert closed a Bcala Opera of Milano predicted he would do, he recital at the Maxine Elliott Sunday night, and has shown a broadmindedness sand catholicity of with It her seaton In New York, by I'ns.ng again taste in bis repertoire, and has more firmly the Cenaons de Mes Debuts, In which she ap¬ than ever established the Metropolitan Opera peared as the black'gloved Guilbcrt of other Bouse as the leading lyric theater in the world. days. There was much applanac when the artist Mr. Gattl-Casazza is in the prime of life put on an American boy’s cap for the famoja physically and Intellectnally. Bom 49 years ago Apache.

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father, Stephano Gattl-Casazza, still hale and Cbicago, April 12.—The approaching ele<-tloo hearty, Italian Senator and President of the of otficera for the Chicago Artlfta’ .kssoclatlon Provincial Connell of Ferrara, was one of the will witness a spirited contest for the principal famous ’’Thousand,” thnt band of daring volun¬ offleea. George Nelson Hoit and John P*. Miller teers who accompanied Garibaldi In bis historic are rlaimanta of the prrsi.:eoUal honor, with Invasion of BicHy in 1859. lAke father, like Rose Lotlger Gannon and DeWltt Dnrgaa Lash son, Guillo Gattl-Casazza, altbo be accepts the monarchical fo i of government as at present as candidates for vice pres!dent best suited to Italy, he Is a democrat at heart, and It Is I’lls generous, democratic spirit which OPPOSE SPECIAL PERMIT has- given him the sympathy of bis entourage at the Metropolitan Opera House. Cblcage. April 13.—The local branch of the It is no easy matter for a foreigner, even for National Security Li-igoe la wajlng a Mttec such a hish-cultnred Italian as Guilio Gattl- controversy with j>ol!ce antborltlca because a CAsazza, who did not know a word of the Eng¬ s|>e<'l.vl bar (ermlt was granted to the Chicago lish language, to be appointed to such a position Backer Singing Society for a Hatnrday night as the bead of the Metropolitan Opera Company concert In German. It baa been pointed out of New Y’ork. that T!ie Star-.spang’.ed Banner and Amerlcn are Of course, it was known that be bad been a not on the program. most successful manager at the Scala, but to the practical American this meant much less than General manager for mure than ten yesra of the Me: rot;ulltaii Opera ''.om. a-uy It might seem to Italians. “What did he know VERDI’S REQUIEM ahont American conditions and American Frederick Stock’s Chicago Symphony Orchestra tastes?” was asked by many d-jbious critics. And, Before a reverential audience that completely at Friday afternoon and Saturday evenln? con¬ Indeed, for a year or mare the Metropolitan certs. The program Included Peethoven’i died the bonas, VerCl’a Pkeqniem Mass was given Opera House was no bed of roses for the gen¬ Seventh Symphony, Otteratrom’a suite. The at the Metropolitaa. New York. Good Friday. eral manager. A powerful Teutonic clique did Ita mighty declaration of triumph. Its trumpet its best to undermine him. A more or less suc¬ entitled Mona, by Horatio Parker and Brian American Negro, and the Brahms Concerto for calls to militant purpoees, Rs subdued strains of cessful effort was made to keep him from per¬ Hooker. Then came Cyrano, by Walter Dam- Violin in D Major. heart-searching and of sorrow are the echoes of sonal contact with the representatives of the roech and W. J. Henderson; Madeleine, by Victor Herbert and Grant Stewart, and The Canterbury a million Indlvidnal Uvea In this work the newspapers, whose impression bad much to do MUSIC TEACHERS MEET with the creation of popular opinion. Pll-jrlma, by Regiual DeKoven and Percy McKay. great matter concentrated bis greatest powers However, all this trying time and all these Thla season he added another opera to the of feeling and of expreaalnn. The next annual meeting of the Music Teach- early days of his management Mr. Gatti-Casazza American repertoire. Shanewls, by Charles Wake- It la safe to say that never before la New er^ National Association will be beid In St. maintained a cool bead and splendid dignity, Celd Oadman, and a ballet, entitled The Dance York baa the great work been given with such Louis December 19, 1918, to January 1, 1919. saying little, avoiding criticism of his critics, In Place Congo, by the dlstinguisbed American Impressive effeet. Somethinj cf the tragedy The Rt. Louis Musical Club and Ernest R. studying the language of h's new home, care¬ composer, Henry P. Gilbert, both of which have w'hicb tile world li undergoing seemecircle of teachers and America In geuer.-!l. sung for the liylng anldlers of the world. students who are taking Interest la t’jo broad To the rhnrua lieionga the chief laurels of tiie Needless to say, Mr. Gattl-Casazza won out national develofiments that toueb our art on FRIEDA HEMPEL IN SEATTLE occasion. Lhider the baton of Giuilo Sett the by sheer force of character and brilliance of practical, social and tlieoretical llnea. achievement. men and tlie women of the "np-atage” region Seattle, April 13.—Frieda Hempel made her In bis ten years be has presented more than gave a noteworthy performance. flrst appearance In Seattle Monday at the Metro¬ one hundred different operas, the annual season AT MARSHALL FIELD CONCERT politan Opera House, nnder the auspices of the of twenty-three weeks calling for a repertoire Ladies* Musical Club. Mias Hcmpcl'a program averoging forty. Can any opera bouse in the f.hicago. April 13.—The soloists for the Mar¬ MURATORE DISAPPOINTS consisted of twen'y-one numbers, opening with world match su<-h a record? Many works never shall Field Choral Society concert Tuesday even¬ The Star-Spangled Banner and closing with before beard In America were introduced to the ing. April IS, at Orchestra Ilnil, sre Cora Llb- Chicago, April 13.—It baa come to light that Home, Sweet Home. public hy him. Puccini’s Girl of the Golden hertoo. soprano; Frederica Oerliardt Downing, Vera Brady Kbipman’s plan, to have Miiratore of West had its world premiere here. Ho did contralto; Charles E. Gallaher, bss;-«, and tiie nilcago Opera Aworiatlon cpiwar at the Giordano’s Mme. Hans Gene. Likewise Ilami>er- BIG FARRAR BENEFIT Warren Proctor, tenor. Tie League of the Alps, IJmIsborg (Kan.) festival come to nanght. Is- dinck’s Kocnigskinder. O’lher works new to by Carl RoscJi, and Peace With the H-.vord. by cause the famous tenor accepted the stellar America and introduced by Mr. Gattl-Casazza Geraldine Farrar has offered to arrange and Mabel W. Daniels, will be sung by tlie choral slttno with M'uenos Alrea opera, having salte<1 were: The Bartered Bride. Le Villi, La Vally, to appear In an operatic concert for the benefit society, forty-four members of tiie Ch'cago for Houth .\merlca with Ro-.ia Ral.a. Frances Pique Dame, Arlane et Barbe Bleue, Armide, of the Stage Women’s War Relief of which she Tyrnrhony Orchestra assisting. Thomas A. Pa|ie, Alda has N-en engaged to fill the vacancy oc¬ Le Donne Corloe, L’Amore Medico, Boris Godu- la a member. Her offer has been accepted. She condne-tor. casioned by Ifnratore’s decision. APRIL to. If 18 Tfte Billboard 10

^IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII|||||||||||IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII(C AFTER NEW YORK HIPPODROME PAULI8T CHORISTERS For Concerts and Recitals Every Sun¬ Making Six Months’ Tour day Next Season I JEANNE NUOLASS^SSI M ^ EAST S9TH STREET (Pheae, Plaxa 81001, • • • NEW YORK * Birmingham, Ala., April 13.—Mnaical BlrmlOff* Now Torh, April 18.—Thr BwerM of the ham la eagerly awaiting the brilliant and simo- oporatic alara and raoital artiata app<>arlDK dur- i ■'llllllllllllllllllllllllillilMllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllli: tacnlar erent announced for Ap.'ll 19, at the ing the cnrraDt araaon In the Rundaj coarert | Jefferson Theater, when the Panllat Choristers Arid, haa prompted a croup of impreaarioo to MCTROPOLITAN. N.Y. COfERT OAR- of Chl'-ago, under the leadership of their cele M-ok an option on the Hippodrome for every FLORENCE DEN, LONDON. CHICAQO OKRA, FRANCIS brated conductor. Father William J. Finn, wlU Kiiiiday of next aeaaon. Charlea Dllllnitham haa SORRANO CHICAOO. ROYAL OKRA, RERUN. TENOR give a concert for the benefit of stricken France, now under oonalderatlon a propoaltlon which. If nnder the anapicea of the Mnalc Stndy Clnh. riallzrd. will clve New York a complete Runday CONCERTS, DUET RECITALS The choristers are now making a six months’ kcaann for lOlR-’lO of aacceaalTe procraraa by Manaq.mMit DANIEL MAYER, tour of the .American continent and the proceeds the foremoat aingtoK and Inatramental atara of EASTON TIivim Building, Nmw York. MACLENNAN the miialc world. from their concerts are directed to Fran<-e for The artiata propoaed In the aerlea Include John immediate aid in the northern vlUagea devastated Congo Thursday evening, the opera with Mmea. ing, uqder the musical direction of Albino Gomo MfTormack, Calll-Torcl. Alma Gluck. Efrem by the enemy. Barrientna and Mattfeld and Messrs. Carpi, De and the stage direction of Joseph O'Meara. As Zimballat, Iloaa Ralaa, Jaacha Ilelfeta, Frani’ea Father Finn believes that bis boys are singing Lucca and Mardones. the usual cast In the ballet; uanal, there will be a complete or<-hestra to fur¬ AMa. Mlacha Elman, Joaef Hofmann, Erneatine ' better today than they did even at the Inter¬ L’EliaIr d’Amore Friday evening, with Mme. Bar¬ nish the accompanimeiita, while the strictest at¬ S^humann-IIeink, I’ablo Taaala, Percy Grainger, national Music Festival In Paris. France. In 1913, rientos and Messrs. Caruso, De Luca and Didur; tention will be given to the costuming, s<-enery Harold Paiier, Anna Caae, Margarete Matsen- where in competition with the world’s greatest Toaca Raturday afternoon, with Mias Farrar and and other details. Among the singers to partici¬ aucr, lionlae Homer, Mlacha Leeltxkl, Luclen choirs they were awanled the ’’Grand Prlie.” Measra. Laxaro and Bcottl. pate are Edna Renner, Sadie Yergin, Grace llain, Miiratore. RIccardo Rtracclarl. Mary Garden, Perhaps It is the Inspiration. The lads wear Next Runday evening’s concert will be for Martha Doerter, Zadie Rosenthal, Ellen Finley. Nellie Melba, Jaci|uea Thibaud, Rophle Braslan the nniform of Prance and are making their Italian soldiers* families in the mited Rtates. Eleanor Walker. Edwin Shearer, Richard Fluke, aiir. Carl Muck did not direct. In bis Smoke Fond, and never falle to eend her eoldlcr Philadelphia, April 13.—J. W. F. Leman, The Metropolitan Opera House Aaaedation of place waa Ernest Schmidt, aaalatant conductor frlende Tho Billboard. member of the Philadelphia Orchestra, baa re¬ New York could not stand for an Invasion of of tha orchestra. ceived the contract to famish the orcbeatra at pictures, but welcome vaudeville—Harry Lauder. MET.’S BOSTON SEASON the Stael ipler, Atlantic City, this coming sea¬ Coneext artists can play from Coast to Coast FRED HOFFMANN’S RECITAL son. and vriU be known as the ’’Leman Sym¬ now in a chain of first-class picture bouses. It Beoton. April 18.—Beglnalag April 23 the full phony Orchestra.” It will be under bis director¬ Is called the First National Circuit Samuel A large audience ‘ of mnalcians and moalc company of the MetfopoUtaa Opera Honae—ting- ship and will comprise fifty of the best mn- Rotbapfel books It lovers attended the recital given at the Odeon. era, orchestra, chorua, dancers and stage staff— siclaaa. Mr. Leman has gained a local reputa¬ Alma Gluck, soprano, and Efrem ZImballst, vio¬ Cincinnati, last Monday night by Frederick J. will undertake a aeries of eight performances la linist with Mme, Glnck and Samuel Cbotxinoff Hoffmann, the well-known and popular pianoforte tion aa a conductor and this is his first engage¬ Boaton. aa listed hereunder: serving as accompanists, held a recital at Or¬ artist of the farnity of the College of Uaaic. ment ontslile of Philadelphia. He la aa Ameri¬ Monday, April 22—Meyerbeer'a opera. The chestra Ball. Chicago, last Snnday. He sustained tha splendid reputation which ha can by birth and received all bis mualcal edn- Prophet, with Messrs. Caniao, Mardones. Didur Ossip Oabrllowltech aroused Interest with an ealoys as an arcompllabed, alncerc pUnlat. catlOQ ia this conntry, and la a violin rlrtnoeo and Rothler; Mmeik Mataenauer and Muxlo. Con¬ and musical director of high reputation, which all-Russian piano program in Chicago last week. ductor, Mr. Bodanxky. speaks well of what can be accomplished In the Ernest Bacon, pianist, pleased Chicago with METROPOLITAN’S FINAL WEEK Tuesday, April 28—Puccial’a opera, Toaca, way of musical educatloo in America. a yonng American program last Tneeday evening. with Messrs. McCormack and Bcottl. Mmea. Far¬ N> w York. April l.S—Today the last week of A highly snccessful concert waa givea at Bertha Beeman, contralto, was aotoist for the rar and Perlnl. Condnetor, Mr. Moranaonl. op«Ta at the Metropolitan Opera House will start Witherspoon Hall Wednesday for the benefit of Irish Fellowship Club in Chicago recently. Wednesday Afternoon, April 24—Yerdi's opera. with a triple bill of Hbanewlt. L'Orocolo and Tha the American Red Cross (Auxiliary No. 31, A new composltloD. A Liturgy of Hope, by Lee Aida, with Messrs. Martinelli, Amato and Mar- Ibinre In Place Congo. The Aral cast will In¬ given nnder the auspices of the Haydn (3ab, Sowerby, la being used frequently in Weitatn dones; Mmea. Muxlo and MaUentuer. Conductor, clude Mias Braalau, Mmea. Rundellua and How¬ direction of Gertmde Haydn. The feature solo¬ recitals. Mr. Moranaonl. ard. and Messrs. Altbouae and Chalmers; tha Wednesday Evening, April 24—Verdl'a opera. ist was the well-known ooprano soloist, Florence second Mmea. Easton and Mattfeld tod Messrs. RIgoletto, with Measra. de Luca, Laxaro and Mar- Hinkle Witberapo<ttl and Itidur. Mias Roslna OalU MME. ELEANORA de donet; Mmea. Barrientos and Howard. Madame Ada Turner Knrtx and D. Hendrick and M-ssra. Bonflglio and Bartlk will take part Thursday, April 28.—Leonl't opera. The Oracla, Exerman, aoprano and pianist, gave a recital In The Hance In Place Congo. I with Messrs. Bcottl, Didur and Altbouae; Mmea. Wedneeday at the Alliance ivM'una. Assisted by Carmen will be sung at a apecial matinee | Easton and Braslan. Condnetor. Mr. Moranxonl. Phoebe McKay, soprano, and Mary Richards, Wednesday, with Mias Farrar, Mme. Rundellua j Ix‘oa>*avallo's opera, Pagllaccl, with Masars. pianist: Elle .Mercer Olden, contralto, and John CISNEROS and Messrs. Martloelll, Wliltehlll and I>e Segu- Caruso, Amato and Chalmers; Miss Muxlo. Con¬ Leo. baritone, each artist showing marked fola: L’Amnre del tre Re Wednesday, with Miss ductor, Mr. MoranxonL ability. MEZZO SOPRANO Muilo aud Messrs. Caruso, Amato and Mardones: | Friday, April 28—Pucclnl’a opera. Madame The Philailelphia Orchestra gave a great ren¬ II Barbler dl Rl vigils and The Dance In PUce Butterfly, with Mias Farrar; Messrs. Bcottl and dition of the Moxart’a O Minor Symphony at its Carpi. last concert. The soloist was the young Phila¬ Opera-Concerts-Recitals Saturday Afternoon. April 27—Saint Saea’a delphia violinist, Sascha JacobinolT, whose play¬ PERFIELD MUSIC opera, Samaon and Delilah, with Messrs. Caruso ing of the Tachalkowsky Concerto showed snperb SPRING—FALL and Chalmers; Mma. CUuaacns. Conductor. Mr. mnslclanshlp, combined with dash and brilliancy. SYSTEM Monteux. Creatlag—reaadlag larvlee Raturday Evening, April 27—Bellini’s opera. I ...... FESTIVALS. A CIrarlag Hcum far TaaeMn aad These Whe Seek NO MORE GERMAN CONCERTS PurltanI, with Messrs. Laxaro. de Lnca and Address MISS MAY JOHNSON, Theai. Mardones: Mmes. Barrientos and Perlnl. Con¬ LtARN MUSIC BY DOINO—Malle T-a«heTs. Ai- Chicago, April 13.—No more concerts will be Personal Representative, ductor, Mr. Moranaonl. Ibtanta and Heinaoairtlnrs UNK-IV-TIH; INTER gtran In the German language in CMcago as WATE MI'Wrjtl, BtTlFAlT Chain Plan Method et 50 W. 67th St., New York. Omnnlalng—Rerelce for both Chlldreei and long aa the war lasts. It was decided at a meet¬ Adults In Prteale and Normal Oommunity. Ovilm SPRINGER OPERA CLUB ing called by the Verelnlfte Maennerchor U'wlw your own (tunervUlon Owtlfl.ate AtBllaUflO (Cnited Male Choristers) and attendeeran at the Odeon April 17. These Oalli-Cnrci will soon he heard In the North¬ AMERICAN VIOLINIST an* u g musle loerva. They have agrent to allow a arvat will Include the last act of RIgoletto, first act western cities in concert, being booked for a afrtisi.ii In the aboea alaletl way. Information Free. IhwulU Assuml of Travlala. and the oecond act of Martha. The Seattle (Wash.) concert early next month by ConccrtiBdster Russian Symphony Orchestra Main OMca III S. Wabath Ava.. CkUasa, sag Hetel memben of tbo chib to take part la these per¬ tha Ladles' Musical Club of tha Puget Sound St. Jaaitt. lOS W. 4Mk St. Naw Vert City- Fheae. MODEST ALTUSCHULER. CondiMkor *»yaat 3247. formances hava been busily engaged in rehears¬ metropoUs. 1 I a APRIL ao, 191S

ctlUn* peroonallj or addressing Mllltarj En- A 7 \ \7C' tertainment Servlee, Koom 7, 1520 Broadway, |%| 1-^ I /\ Y SOLD1E8S TO BE SCHOOLED New Tork. J. Boward Reber. Commlselon Bcpre- A w LJ If W J.* A X \kj seaUtiTe; BrlUa Cooley, Manager. _ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ APRIL IN AMATEUR DRAMATICS T. DANIEL FRAWLEY COMPANY Reported To Be~H7ving Trouble on °*- Oriental Tour borne. Preaented by Charles Hoptdns at Will Be Able To Provide Own Shows and Amuse¬ _ the Punch and Judy Theater, New Tork. Reports reaching t^an Prancleco from the April 8. Far East state that the T. Daniel Frawlcy Com- ments in France When Professional Organiza¬ pany la having anything but smooth sailing on TllE CAST: Its latest Oriental tour. According to reports The Woman. Nancy Bowers.Panllne T/rd tions Are Not Available — Plan Similar Katherine Browne-Deckcr, Horence Chapman Her Husband, John Bowers.Mitchell Harris and Edna Keelcy were engaged a. leads. Three {}" ■N.W.\V.\\'.'.‘.‘.'.M'a'riVli*01?S to That Employed in England leading women In a company of thirteen people, j|„ I'atber, Mr. Perry.Burr Camth however, proved much too much, it Is repi>rtetl, Her .Mntiter, •■Oranny’’.Mrs. Jacques Martin and dissension started In the ranks during the Her Friend. .Alice Perkin...a.Jnlle llcrne Wftshington, April 13.—Soldiers in the military I on their productions for the benefit of the I Yokohama engagement of theU„ company. 11" K; training camps are to be schooled In amateur soldiers. The company played three weeks in Honolulu. The Strange Gentleman/.\V.V..Char>t^Uo‘^^^ dramatics, so that when they get to France, A committee on camp theatricals, which acts en route to the Orient, but the venture there A Very Klch-Msn, Richard Pemberton where facilities for amusement are limited, they in an advisory capacity to the Training Camp was not altogether a financial success, It is .Aphonr Etbler will be able to provide their own shows and Commission, will take up Mr. Fosdlck’s plan stated, owing to the fact that box-oBlce figures JJj" ' i'’..L,'' V,"''f^^*^^***^* ^*°'^***° amusements. gt , conference, which has been called for the proved that playing to 10-20-30-50 and fl * . ' * ^arcs .Chares Meredith A plan for making amateur dramatics a part latter part of April to further the co-ordlnatlcn prices Is not good business lo a semi-tropic Bis Foltmen .. of the •comprehensive program of entertainment theatrical activities In the camps. The city where the popnlatioa Is limited. The dol- .Robert Morton, Frederick MacDonald that the War Department Commission on Train¬ that the R ar Department Commission on Train- rommlttee is he-idetl by Otto Kahn of New York. lar crowds were liberal In tbelr patronage^ It April probably takes itsUs name frofrom sudden ing Camp Activities has instituted in the war and radical changes of environment lo the life camps has been drawn up by Uaymondt B. Fos- of the heroine, with whom tears and smiles al¬ dlck, chairman of the Oommlasion, following sue- ternate like rain and sunshine. This little com- cessful experiments which already have been edy drami, while not patticnlaiiy gripping. Is made along this line in a few of the camps. full of simple charm and exceptionally well It Is proposed to organize soldiers possessing cast. The intbor hat evidently succeeded In dramatic talent Into groups or units, sc’lecting proving that nothing is qnite to bad that it as tbelr leader one of their number who has ha,-4 41,. academy_III wlU beV In■___ operation 4. by.1 ' revival of Ibsen by Arthur Hopkins proves lively that the academy wlU be In oneratlon hv 1 - Naslmova or Ibsen, or both, have not nots, Indiana and Ohio. I do not wish to de¬ tract one Jot from the glory of Stuart Walker, $5,300 FROM FRISCO BENEFIT lost their popularity with the New York play¬ for be Is worthy of aU that comes to him." goer. INVITES CO-OPERATION Tbe audience seemed tensely appreciative. This _ The benefit performance given in l>ebalf of MAURICE BROWN IN SEATTLE was particularly noticeable considering the fact Tbe Military Entertainment Service of the War fke Stage Women’s War "ellef at tbe Columbia tlial Nazimova's acting, until the end of the

distinct tone. The Seattle Press Club and 0>e Drama League ^rcurlng of first-class attractions for these thea- tlon sale of a program autographed by the gave the theater founders a recepitlon. Hedda’s all-absorhlng passion for Lovborg Detailed information may be secured by .bore mentioned players reallzerts and coodl- Dalphore Kidlington ,...Nincy Winston yonth and gwsl ks>ks hold onL For, after all, shoes bnrt her. ....Charlotte Ives tloni of men when the great test comes. Bat Molly Preston. that seems to be the prime essential for univer¬ Frits .. .John Burkell unfortunately there have N'cn few actors who The Henry Miller Theater, which has Just been sal popularity. Miriam Lee. Katharine Kaelred have been able to convince the army suTgeonv opened in Forty-third street. New York, Is a Christopher Brent... ..Mbert Brown that they have in them the makings of the .V case In point: \ few days ago we saw great Joy to people of taste and refinement. It Mrs. Sanderson. ...Amelia Bingham a picture that displayed a company of very la comfortable, cozy, accessible and quietly but Carl Sanderson.. , .A. II. Van Purca soldier. There are many, of coarse, who haven't Corporal .Vtkins. ....J. easier West •fled. Most of them for the very good reason capable legitimate actors, a cast that would richly fnmlslicd and decorated. Mr. Miller has • •ist th«y couldn’t pass master. And It’s cheap liave graced a Itrvsidway idiow, playing In aop- assured us that never as long as he controls the The Man Who Stayed at Home is a rattling heroism for a man to risk certain rejeetkm. l>ort of a star devekHwd in a few years of boosa will It harbor a salaclons play. It will good melodrama and a very deserving one. It That none of the grnlus<-a of the theater plctnre work. The star bad nothing bat a love¬ be hard work and take a long time to convince will do good work in the matter of waking tho New York public that he is slnctwe, but hive aa yet produced a Work symbolic of the ly baby face—not even the ability to walk or America up, which it obviously its mission. ►I'lrlt of the cnnntry is a misfortune; that the wear clothes well. It most have been a hn- once the newt gets tboroly dlssem1natembtstic and have rell.'d upon UMWe or less In her atti>port. but then there is always that spots, to prove that he could be capable if he specl.sl reason why the legitimate player takes Stuart Walker got a page and a h.xlf In last «n...nvlnclng scenic and mass effects to carry had the chance. John L. Shine does the best so ktmlly to pictnre*—“the fun ef the thing.” week’s Issue of Tho Literary I>lgest for produc¬ tlirir thrills—In fact have merely invaded the work of the male cootlugent. altho John Bnrkcll field of Ujo moving picture at a decid»-d disad¬ Wo also aaw a world-famed picture beauty, ing Job as drama opon the stage. The Literary Digest. It Is perfectly safe to assume, has well and A. H. Tan Buren are by no means eclipsed, vantage—Is a still greater misfortune. But whooe salary hat been dIacuMeil puMicly eO often and J. easier West makes much of stingy bit that these plays, even as they are, have done that we can’t remember Just how many tbon- over five mlHloo readers. ”lt Is re«ogoized,” of a porL their “bit,” and bev'auoe of this that the actors sands a week it amounts to, play a part that aays The Digest, “that the undertaking re¬ tiouise Mnldener carries off the honors of the playing In them have done their “blL” we shall Nazlmova bad created for ns in the legitimate. quired eome courage and much InstgbL” And female end of the cast, with Charlotte Ives a u.alntaln to the end. We only wish that the The plctnre left but one inipresslon. and that It did. but the reward In publicity alone has . -iiises Qf great capacity, auob as the Manhat- was that It was criu'ln.s1 to waste anch ma¬ been enonnous. fair second and Amelia Bingham making place •’h. the Century, the lezjngtun and the terial when it might have been saved for Na- Arthor Hopkins has made n really valuable It is to be hoped that The Man Who Stayed Academy of Mnsle in New York, were being ainaova herself, who is devoting no little of her contribution to the literature of the stage hi bis at Home, by recourse to multiplied companies. turned over to them so that they might carry time to the lens. It was one of those pictorial I (Oontlnoed on page 70) (Continued on page 70) APRIL 20, 1918

JUST OUT McNALLY’S 11^ O BULLETIN liv.O PRICE ONE DOLLAR PER COPY IT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWINO SILT- EDGE. UP-TO-DATE COMEDY that territory. A repertoire of blgb-class plays the show will go Into Oklahoma for a few weeks, MATERIAL: KINSEY KOMEDY KO. has been arranged, with a change of and from there into Missouri, where it had Its 30 Strsasilst Mssslssuss. bill each night. Numerous TaudovfUe epecial- origin. 14 Rosrtsf Acts Isr Tws MalM. 12 Orl,lRsl Art. for Mats and Psnalt. WILL OPEN MAY 6 ties will also be presented between acts. Both The roster Includes Guy E. Long, manager; 33 Surs-FIrs Paredlc*. Gilpin and fals wife (Edna) will assume char- Billie Plumlee, principal comedian; Ben Eizell, 2 Rsst-LHtlss Tris Arts. acter and comedy roles In tho cast, also pre- director and character leads; Lane Shankland. 2 Rattllsi Quartrtt. Acts. A New Ctsiedy Skrtch. At Fostoria, O., Marking Its eenting their eingle and double specialties, juvenile leads; Jim Walker, characters; Frank A Grtat Tabisid Cssisdy and Bsrtssdss. John and Edna Gilpin are well known in reper- Smith, characters and heavies; Clarence E. I^ing, 0 Corhlst MIs.trst First-Psrti. tolre circles, having been associated with many characters and general business; Lou Striker, A Grand Mlsitr.l Finals. Twenty-Third Season on Hundisds sf SIdswalk Csnssnattsns fsr Tws companies in this branch of the profession thru general business; Irene Eazoll, leads; Flossie MalM and Mils and F.sisls. Road — Madge Kinsey the Central and Southeastern States. A com- Striker, soubrets; Rosamond Witham, characters, RsmMnbsr. ths price of Me.NALLT'8 BTT-- To Head Cast plete roster will be announced later. kodand Cldene Shankland, general business. The lAHTN Na S Is ooly ooe dollar per copy; or specialties are in the hands of Thomas Willis, wilt send you BnJJCTLVS Nos 2 and 3 for $1.30. wtlb moiMor bevk guaraitteea. FROM THE COLGROVES Cleda Plumlee and Billie Plumlee. Yhe band, consisting of twelve Orst-class musicians. Is WM. McNALLY, Everyone is busy around the headqnarten ot I under the direction of Lane Shankland, while tl East l2St1i Strest. NEW YORK. the Kinsey Komedy Ko., at Fostoria, O., In .i ^ ^ j ’ ** closed with Campbj'll’s Comedians at Miami, Henry Lairson has the orchestra of ten. Tlie wTh'“<^n. bVfLZs™ 25- “t their home In canvas 1. raised and lowered under the rule, and rhfLr^eVent'r/rrLrF^^'MU^^^^^ ^prtngtleld. MO., just In time to he at the regulation. ^ Prof. Frank Asbury, with hr. cast headed by Madge Kinsey. Other members O^kthbod Mr. Colgrove’s mother, who died asslstants.-WRINK. of the company so far reported Include Kathryn *t tire St. John Hospital. In that city, March - AT LIBERTY Kiusev.Kinsey, Beth Klnsev.Kinsey, MarvMary Youna.Young, GeorgiaGeoraia Mun- The v-oigroves,Colgroves, whowuo are at present enjoy-enjoy, NOTES FROM BRUNK*S NO. 2 son. Dora Robin, Hasel Mellnotte, Esther Sauer. k much nee

d rest in Springfield, eipect I tSTOCK OR REP. Ruth Hurley, Paul Brady, Frank and Van Miller, to open about May 1 with the Uamllton-Lasley Brunk's Comedians No. 2. under the manage- LILLIAN LORD Cal Coast, Bon Howe, Will Hurley, Claude Mel- t't«y«k kt Dnkm City, Tenn., with which com- moot of Fred Brunk, Is enjoying goi^d business LsadA UeavlM «r Brrvati Buslnras. Age. 34; brtgh'.. notte, Harry Edson, Charles Crise, Floyd Sarver Pkny Mlsa Winters is to be featured as leading thru Texas, and everyone B«M>ms happy and S ft, T; blondei and George Bands, besides a working crew of woman in all royalty plays. The Hamilton- contented. BERENICE LENNOX eight men. Lasley Players have been making great prepara- We have been having heavy rains during the Dkganue LiuuU or lugenure. Age. 33; height. S ft., Taudcville acts to be featured include The Hons for the coming season and will have one past few days, bnt the tent turned water like 4; red hair. Musical Mellnottes, Miller and Young, Dora Eo- of f**® *>08t tented theaters on the road and a duek’s back and patronage has been all that MASTER LENNOX, rarts and RpnitUles. Two nssi douhlM. and Mis. Lranr/x doM stntliW Jrin could be expected under the circumstances. blnl, Madge and Kathryn Kinsey, Harry Edson hhder new canvas. could be expected under the circumstances. _kw I se ager; William U. Tlbbels, agent; E. E. Whit- including The Little Girl God Forgot, Going ■ ington, director of band, consisting of eleven Wanted, Singing and Dancing Sketch Team Btralght, Bomewherc in France, Tlie Higher Law, In a letter from Harry E. Lloyd, now writh pieces; Doe Campbell, director of the orchestra. Must do singtn and d—<.\>niHosti1^ trap drummer, was called away last week Angell is expecting to oiien h's company In stock IWvy Man. two General Buslnras Men Woman fon't write, wlra One and thrve-n^ht Bell Marks. This attraction la playing the Tom Saunders and wife closed last Satnnlay bo received a igttor from France r<‘cently to s'.ands uriUl tent seaaon. then repertoire under can¬ vas Biste li.-est: must Kin on wire. Add-m larger cities thru Canada and the Northeast, night, going home for a short rest before open- jbe effect that his brother, Lieut. Cyril M. An- ULYDK I'. COL& Grand Theatre. Buckhaiuion. W. Vs AU royalty plays are being produced, the com- i*i? with a Northern show for the eummer. gell, who is with the ]4Tth Aero Squadron, ar- pany numbering fifteen people, including six Ray Howell, A1 Tburbum and Roy (Dago) rived “Over There” safe and is now at the 1,000 FINE WHITE ENVELOPES feature vaudeville acts. Very good business Barnes will join Uncle Sam’» fighting musicians front with the .\merican forces. Miss Alice I'rlnt'd ary rr'''r for mly 32.33. Send ropy with order. llOfsK tjF Qf.M.ITY, Bancroft, lous has been the mle the entire leason. Campcamp Beauregard.ueanregara. Sergt.sergt. Harry P.i. itowdisb, the clever leading woman with the -- Schaeffer was with the show a few days recent- company, also has a brother. Charlie Bowdlsh, pQY p FOX NOTES musicians, and did very nicely, at Camp l.ee, doing his bit for his country. to fill an indefinite engagement, and from re¬ _ Harry was musical director with thla company Angell also states that every member Is the ports received satisfactory resnits have been attained ant g>od huslm*.. has been the rnie The Roy E. Fox Show opened a two weeks’ seasons, and knows a good one when he poss<'ssor of a l.iberty Rond and ready for the thrnout the winter and spring soason. It 1. a engagementigagement at Commerce, Tex., on April 1, a re- It.—KERNAL.KERNAL. third drive. The roaterroster IncludesiDcludoa Joe Angell, safe predleflon. howt-ver, that these, too, will turn date, to good business. owner and manager; Frank Hoot, Barry Don¬ rn date, to good businesa. crvoMCDA-r ers welcome the coming of summer. The Barnettes joined from San Antonio, for tAOINcRATED nelly, Allan Flxhcr, I’erry Norman, G<‘orge But, whether you have closed or traveled, heavies■avies and speclaltlee. In Mr. Barnette we Denton, Tom Alton, Alice Bnwdlah, Alice Col- rested or labored, when yon enter upon your findid another old ball player, and while he isIs Slayer of Pro-German Released llaon, Neva Fisher and the mascot, the bulldog. summer’s duties The Billltosrd wants yon to “gettingretting up” in his lines he is also working T Jack. feci that It Is with yon and for yon, and will thee "Charity Horse” out of his throwing arm. Ok - ‘tates that S. L. greatly appreciate correspoodonee from your The performance was canceled on the night of the Tulsa County Connell REPERTOIRE N^ES o V- \f. 17V.W a. rs# . .asergsvas, DefeiiRe aiid the father of Mrs. Ja<*k Staf- Tespeetlve rompanle.. In onter to aid in rstat>- of April 3 by Mr. Fox on account of a severe ^ ^ a .1 1 - ^ member of the Kadell-KritchUeld Dra- As summertime app^»aches many members of Itsblng a closer relationship and developing wind and thunder storm, . . , . - . ^i. ^ » a. < .a. ^ . ___ .5_- , ... ._matlc Show, has b«‘en released from custody for the repertoire branch of the profession. Inelud- Interest in your line of the profession. And The crops are looking fine in this territory , , * . ^ ^ .a « ...... xt ^ the shooting and killing of a pro-German waiter ing managers, performers and the many other don't fall to buy a IJhorty Bond. and everything points to a big season. , _ 7 ...... # .u ^ • .. .. 4m \t In a restaurant at Tulsa, wbo Is said to have attaches of the different organizations whose On Friday, of our stand in oumer, Myer .w.. . .ij 1 .. I.- #rv.«« <2 A * -.1 made the remarks that his tympatbles were with combined and concerted efforts are reHed upon .etnraingreturning Tuesday.luesaay. AfterAiier theine showsnow thewe samest^e ^ overwhelmed with congratulation, them, performer, and niu.telan. to report to writes that he has a photograph as evidence. night a messagemeesage was received that the little fel¬fel- ^ , .1 _ _ i ^ , Bi-rgt. 11. E. Wallis, well known In repertoire ... ^ \f 1 r >. 4 ut Hie announcing of the verdict. their respective companies for rehearuU.rehearuls. or to low had passed away. Myer left for home Im- - begin their duties; agents to start advertising rlreles, who Is now In Unele Rsm’s servtee, sts- metliately with the heartfelt sympathy of the PLUMLEE PLAYERS’ PARAGRAPHS and routing tbe attrartions into profitable ter- tlooed at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind., writes entire company.—SOUSA. - rltor.v and tbe other aids to add their material that he met with an aerldent some time ago and Billie rinmlee’s Comedians, under the man- assistance in tbe upkeeplug of tbe enterprise, Is In the post hospital. He encloses an artlele GILPIN’S SHOW TO OPEN agement of Guy E. Long, has been under canvas Many managers have seen fit to keep their on Reminiscences that is quite interesting and in tbe Lone Star State for t!>e past five weeks, companies traveling during the winter months, will be published later. He would like to hear Will Use Title of Father’s Company and good business has been tbe result of each some playing in theaters, a few under can- from hla friends. The Hherman Kelly Rtock Company played a engagement. After several more stands in Texas vas, while some have located In a chosen s[>ot After canceling the summer engagement for four-day engagement at Tracy, Minn., last week hlmMlf and wife with the E. C. Damold Show with Why Did Hhe Do It as the opening bill. This Boat Princew John Gilpin will launch bU own WANTED—Musical Comedy People for Stock and Road Is one of Kelly's favorite comedies, and one of bit best. Feature vaudevllla apccbllUes are intro¬ dramatic and vaudeville show, to open Aiiril 22 Jew Oumediui, klan for ChancUrs. Btraigtat Man; prefer thosa who lead numtMrs. also riionu Girls. Ituho at Frankfort. Ky.. in which State the show Kerns, write. No tlcketa Join on slra MUE PARKER, Csssral DaUvsry, TotmiIo, Ontarl,. duced between arts. will more than likely si»eDd most of the sea- son. Gilpin will use bis fathers title, and ff AIH 1 v0DI6(ll&0 SDU U0O6F&1 OllS, IVlSlD Get your Billboard Date Book the attraction will be known as Buckskin Qotji mui^. (JocgwclilUES, Aowur gujetf fty your owd wliva,^I/)ii gawnt. mgagnttssit. Mooiy sum. Ad- 25c. Name in gold, 10 cents pei J-ck’s Big Show, which ie a popnlar name in

EDUCATIONAL DRAMATIC LEAGUE. 101 W. 40th 8t., N«w Y*rk. Til. BryMt MM. OmCEES MRS. AT-GCST BEIAIONT.Prwldrtit MISS KATF, OGFjyiAT.Tlce-Pr«ld«nt MISS RACHEL CROTHERS.SMnUrr MR JAMH.S S ffSUMA-V...Trraiur^r MISS HF.IXX FORD.DruDAUc Director MISS MARIO.V A. TURNER...-Exccutlee Secretarr WHAT WE DO Brlgf iov. recreation, eOucntlaD to eotmtlcH AU- dren aoU youiif people. GIva expert adrlre to Dramatic Stock ttructllnt teachere and aocUl workers. Create a deaire for tettrr Ideals, better literature and bet¬ ter amusement ealuc. for a nominal sum. •a Mr. Doe and Mildred Darenport aa Mrs. Doe fan create many langlia: Brandon Evana aa WHAT YOU CAN DO STUART WALKER’S handle their cbaractarlaatlons in a moat flnlahed Dare la flawless, John Gordon plajs Ted Woodis Ceaie to soma at tbe classes and see tbe children. manner. The other playera, IncIodlDf TaoRhan with skill. Grace Fox as Mrs. Tilford is ex- Judfa for rourself the ealue at wbat we are ac- compllshlnt. Help the Leaaue bj tout interest CINCINNATI SEASON Morgan, Edith narcoart, Wllllard Foster, Betty ceptlonal. Both Fielding aa Nellie is attractire. and ermpatbr In the work and glra aa tcnstoualj Brown. Helen I^lJind, Bob Jones, Karl Way, while Gertrude Bblrley as Aunt Kate (a amall as you can to Ita iuppoct. Boy 6cott and Jack Dale, deserre credit In part) does well. The musical numbera Include I DEMANDS Are cnnlnc froa all oeer the country—we need Opens Four-Week Engagement their reapecdre pnrtrayala. Jack and Jill and Awkward Girl, by Miaa Field- your liiterrst and assistance. Join now. --— Ing; I'm Mighty Glad I’m LlTln«, by Erana; Sustalnlni Member.$25.A4 April 21 at Lyric Theater Membership . 10.M NOTES FROM SEATTLE I Long, Long Trail, by Bltchle and Gordon; John OootrlbuUnc Member. 5.00 —Novel Idea in Caat- - Dngan’a Swimming Bong; Harrigan, by Kline, BusUinine DrsSMtlc Director.50.00 OBTe Phlimey Joined the caat of the West- and Ain't It Awful, by Mlaa Fox. Arthur Doastloos thsokfuily receired. Please msha ebecki payable to JAMES S. CUSHMAN. Treasurer, and ing Leads O’Brien Moalcal Comedy Company at the Or- Bltcbla played the Town Constable ludicrously mall to Educational Dramatic ieasue, 105 West tOlb pbeom April T aa prlmt donna. and also arranged a merltorloua scenic produc- StreeL New York City. Joe Bonner was taken suddenly 111 April 10 tlon. Next week. The Eternal Magdalene, and had to lease the caat of tbe musical comedy For the first week of his brief stock engage¬ organUation at tbe Orpbeum, where he was play¬ ment, which opens April 21 at the Ljric Thea¬ EDWARD H. ROBINS’ PLAYERS AT UBERTY ing at tbe time. ter, Cincinnati, following the regular Lyric aea- Richard Lonsdale, the Swedish comedian, has Mm, Ftoart Walker and hit players will present Open Fourth Seaaon at Toronto, Can. Piano Player and Clams Girl- left tbe Dore Moalcal Comedy organisation, and Seren Keys to Balpate, with Margaret Mower la at his home In this city enjoying a short reat In tbe leailing role. It la announced that The opening of Edward H. Bobina and Bis DAN TUCKER DOT BUL before accepting another engagement. Walker does not specify a leading man or riayert for their fourth season at tbe Boyal Thoroly capable. Eddie Harris left tbe Dure Mnsical Comedy woman with hla company, bnt cnatt each play Alexandra, Toronto, Can., took place on April DAN TUCKER. Sheffield. Ala.. April IS. 19 and SO. Show, DOW touring tbe Northwest, last week, N. B.—Hare 10 suu Chorus Mardrobe for aals or iivonling to the demands of the ssrious pnrts. S la David Belaaco’s comedy of youth, Beven and after a short rest will frame np a new girl rent Ills evotentton la that the mental atrain Im¬ Chances. The popular director and star, hla act for tbe Fisher offlee In this city. posed upon these beads of casta la lo great that players and the piece were greeted with mneh Willis West, tbe producer, who has a mnilcal AT I IRITDTV for spring and be has fonnd alternating between major and enthusiasm by a crowded anditorium, many K-IDtni 1 SUMMER SEASON comedy organlxatloo at tbe Orpbeum Theater, minor rolea to be pracUcaU The booking la for floral offerings being presented. Boblns has made an Easter present to each of his choroa YANCEY AND YANCEY a four weeks’ engagement, during which a rep¬ selected a Tery strong company for this ■eaaon. girls In the way of n flya-dollar raise la salary. COMEDY SKETCH TEAM. ertoire of fonr modem comedlee will be prt^ Tbe new leading woman, Almee Dalmorea, scored Taodtsllle or DrunaUc. Chuiae for work. 1 do all heavily and la sure to become a favorite. All Comeihr, RlSiic. Tramp and RUy Kid soil nraail paita dared. The moet prominent members of tbe fake piano or orran. play gutur. Wife, inatoucs. sre- ri»t will Include George Gaul, Margaret OLIVER PLAYERS the old and the new members of the cant were ond Leads. Small Faris, Stratahu In A< u. Flftaca Mower, Paul Kelly, Morgan Farley, Edgar alto well received. The play was nicely staged. ysara’ sxperianc*. So ar, reila ■>. ReUa',la msoaetrs In Their Sixth Week in Lincoln, Neb. Nothing bnt the latest and beat releasee wt'.l only neud anaaor. 3e4 East FrankUn St., Duauoln. StobU, Aldrich Buwker, Herbort Webster, Bea* lUlnota. trice Maude and Judith Lowry. be presented and all condlUons point to a moat ancceaafnl engageineiit. Wanted Clarinets, Cornets, Horns (AHos), MONTE CARTER OPENS Baritone; for Mimrarr rngagrinrnt. .l-ldtv*s FRED RICH MAN, POOR MAN RUNKEL. itandma^ur. National Hume. UUwaufccs. Seattle, Wash., April 11.—Monte Carter opened Wlroonslix at the Oak (formerly tbe Tivoli) Theater last Pretentad by th« Trant Playar* night with hit musical comedy organisation to agement will prc Man, la the offering at the Trent Theater thia vorltea have b-cn re.eagagej. cured a lease on the house In bis oven name re¬ week and It haa been received with the general The Bijou Theater (formerly the New Ameri- cently, while hla show was atlll playing In Ta¬ approval of tbe patrons. Genevieve Cliff Is nt eanl, Quincy. Ill., has been entirely remodeled coma. nta brother, Joe Carter, is house manager. her heet In thU prodnctloB and by her natural, and redecorated. The Harrison-White Stock Tbe admission prices are 10, 20 and SO centa. easygoing style of portrayal fits moat snugly Players op<-ned an indefinite engagement there Carter will prodnre nothing but clean, wholesome Into the character of Bab, the girl who must rei-ently, presenting T’ue Gambler's Wife aa the Initial offering. hUlt. as be did at tbe old I’antages bonae. where decide. Tbe other members of tbe east make The Hathaway Players wilt close their en¬ he played for cine months during tbe 1910 seaaon. g'vod all tbe way tbm tbe play, and Albert r gagement at the Hathaway Theater, Brockton. The cast includea Monte Carter, priaclpal co¬ McGovern, as the hero in this week's offering. Maas., this week after a most snccesafnl season. median; Geo. X. White (formerly Weiss), Dutch Is more popular than ever. Badle Badcllffe, Whereas the company bad four leading women comedian; Walter Spencer, leads; Phylls Gor¬ MUSICAL COMEDY IN SOMERVILLE Walter Jones, Broderick O'Fairell, Bessie Bruce, last year, Enid Jackson, wife of Warren O’Uara. don, prlma donna; Blanch Gilmore (Mra. Carter), Boger Bariier. Bay PhUltps, Will White and Di¬ manager of tbe Players at Brockton and New cbancters; Del Estea, aonbret; Oscar Gerard, Fifty Mil** From Boston Is Prsssnted rector Mcldon each did 5hetr part la making Bedford, has carried tbe leading roles during etraigbta. A singing trio and a cborua of ten thU week's bill a anccess. For tbe sixth week tbe season Juat closing quite successfully. complete tbe organUation. .‘’nmorrUI*, Msm., April 18.—For tl>« car- the Playera will present Playthings, beginning renk wees a wueriug uiw ouuiarTiue sueaker AprU U. MAJESTIC PLAYERS Playera are preeentlng Fifty Mllea From Boa- GUY BROS.’ MINSTRELS ton, tbe aeoond mnaical comedy blU of the local STOCK NOTES Company Played Short Week BeoauM ecasoa. Contlaned g>Md boalnew denotes the Now in Its Forty-Fourth Season of Other Houae Bookings favor with which It la being received. Arthur Tbe snmmer mnslcsl stock season wm open The Guy Bros.’ Minstrels opened the summer Howard aa Joe Weecott and Adelya Bushnetl at the Pavaona Theater, Hartford, Conn., early season at Warren, Mass.. April 2, and are play¬ aa Sadie Woodis appear to advantage; John M. Peoria, Dl., April 12.—Tbe Majestic Players, la May, when tbe Opera Players will bs seen ing to good bustnesH. Tbe troupe Is composed BOW fllltng an extended engagement at tbe Ma¬ Kline and John Dugan aa Wesoott and Barrt- Dl late mnaical comedy prodnctlona. The man- of the following: Charlie Guy. Bill Kramer. Buck jestic Theater here, are off<-rlng A Pair of I.,eahy and Mickey Arnold, on the ends; Lillian I Guy. Interlocutor; Phil Delano. George Milner. Queens, billed as the farce with a thousand Fred Doringer. Ed Leahy and Bertha Guy. salo- Unghs. Rarah Truax carries the houers in an Profestlonal Woman's Laacuag Inc. 1893 ista. In the orchestra: Karl Knrthals, leader; exceedingly funny part, and la followed a door NN ■wdww. CaVaaea Idfl West nth St. New VeriL TilsRhWA ClIiMhw Roy Tranty, clarinet: Wm. Collette, bass; Tony second by Manrlco Jenkins, who docs not fall to HELEN WHITMAN RITCHIE, Prssldsst Carouao, romet; .\I Messier, trombone, and AI register a point in the role of a blundering de- Plnard, drums. George R. fiuj is manager, this SELASON 1917—1918 being his forty-fourth successive season. A faa- tcctlTc. This la the Players’ ae<-ond week In ture inaugurated among the members la that Peoria, and they have already won the hearts of F'ORXMIGHTLY DA^ISJCES everyone must purchase 'Thrift Rtampa—a certain the patrons. This la a abort week for the or- MR5. H. GUT MOBCAN, Chalnnaii. FORTNTGHn.T DANmB. 3d and 4tti Frldv. Dsnclaa amount each week. Tbe band has twelve mem¬ ganliatlon. owing to the prevlo\:k booking of ‘ncxrrs. seytsctt nvx cents. bers (Karl Korthals, conductor) and is sailing _191»—April 36,_ llewe’a Travel Festival, which is to be pre¬ along nicely.—F. L. D. sented tonight and Saturday. For next week Wm. Hrady'a romedy.drama, OlDDers, la under¬ JOHN W. DUGAN lined. Wanted for the Wm. F. Lewis Stock Co. I*D.. Rl N.kWAV TRAMl* CO. Hto< k I'limpany began Its spring season here this _F, D, WHETTEW, Maallla, Ifc, Agrtl 22; Chertar Oak, 23; Seldler. 24; BattU Crvefc. 35. Seek. At the opening i,erfornian<-e Foster laird- ner. assistant mnnager of tlie hons,-. tnlr,slu,'e,l Mayor tialner. who mndr a stirring ap|n>al In behalf of Mls-rty Ibnids. A total of $10,400 WANTED-Manville Bros.' Attractions worth were sold as the result. .Mso during the Umler canvas, Dvamstlc Pergde all Hum, ORuedlan, Ingenue. Feature Hperlaltin; Musicians, orobmlra nple, write Now In Oklahome. .1-1 was ralstal In the bouse to Minor H. Watson, l*tanu l*Iayer iiw Mu.d,-al OanMty Ox Full partirularv lowvsi -.alary, pay own. IncmipMetits dosed wtthkai. rngli-e l.img season, aiuw ealary. CHAS, MANVILLE. 1161 4th St, Aasictas, Wlaesstla. t'cryt. (ieorge 11. Wejtheralil and RoN-rt E. •Islg. former members uf the company, who are now serving In France. Cheating Uheatera waa Initial production. Wanted, Per. Stock, Two Bills a Week ITsavy Man. Ourarter W'esnan. (otvt Omrral Ituainess IVopla that ran play good line at Parta; MWcJaltiee AT THE 8HUBERT, MILWAUKEE riVMi mfrrem'o. Hot, Uaaan. Uly MiYTts, wtra Innanpetanla rlcM (1^, o(r,r|Q|[ f„f (be curreut week at Ihi- .s'bubert and Is proving tu bo an exi-ellent WANTED QUICK-CENERAl BUSINESS PEOPLE WITH SPECIALTIES e C'lni-dy. .\ltho the linen are a trifle rlt<|ue In full photAB. f4ir WtRild Uk9 l*Uik> to double* Sfagr. Munt kiln rm wire. Aitiiur I' " • ■ they are Ih-Idc handled In surh a nianner lUytM*. Jftrfc Durke. iltu. LeUDit wdtIUl LANHiUi PtAYCRS. Irwin. Uwm. at « renxMly Is bniiixbt to the sur farr without appiMarhlng IIm* sugg"«ti»e. Ruth '■ ' 'I mel Harry Minium In the prtnrlt>al WANTED—Comedian, Specialty Team, Chorus Girls t l»i lire getting alt out of their parts that Musioal Oausdir lYsiiia In all Unea. Ilanaony Miucm. t

I miUar and In ajaipathy. Arthur E. Bestor was when we say that the audience patiently wal* d then introduced and he made a few remarks three-quarters of an hour after the ereo it NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF about the work of the Speakers' Bureau. program was over until the machine could be "The Socialists of Europe In the War” was adjusted and the Him focused. It was dlscoBsed by William English Walling, the well- a.m. when the audience Hied out and retired to known economist and publicist. Without doubt Its several hotels. AMERICAN LEaURERS this was one if not the most valuable discussion T^iis picture Is a very stirring pleceof pr ^pa- 80 far presented. This is a paper which every panda dramatic prewntatlon. It la Oiled v.ib American should read at this time, horrors of war, it Is nncensored, and ^ Enthusiastic Delegates Met in Washington Last OuBtavus Myers, historian and sociologist, one can witness I* without being shocked nt» read a paper on ''Oermany’a Greatest Fraud— the tragoly of the great world war. Social Reform.” Thta was another of the val- Samuel Gompen*. president of the Amen,..o Week—Many Notables Address Assem¬ uable sociological studies that should be read Fisleratlon of Labi>r, gave an lllnmlnatlng and the world over. Hla paper was freighted with profound talk on The Function of American blage-Speech by George Creel etartllng etaUstlca that were aU eaten bodily Labor In War Time. The phltoKtphy of the by the delegates. rights and duties of labor was well set forth. Frank Morrison, the secretary of the .Amer¬ Stirs Congress Bertram G. Nelson, associate director of the ican Federation of Labor, followed with a pa- Four-Minute Men, presented the cause of this wonderfully effective organisation. Dr. John Maintenance of American Standards of Washlngton, D. C., April 13.—The National 17, 1918; January 31, 1918; March 2, 1918; p PYancls, director United States School Gar- “‘"w* tVnference of American Lecturers met at the March 20, 1018. Hla address was eloquent, ^rmy, then gave a far-reaching outline of Lowi" Fost, Assistant S<>cretary of Labor, Memorial Continental Hall April 8 to 13. The purposeful and filled with the greatest phll- school* gardening movemeuL official guverumental view of these first notable event of the conference was staged osophyopu} of history.uiMory. ..-ho"The MeLneesMessages to AmericanAmerlesn WomenWomen,” ’• with I foblems as they affec t the war. Thlt pn*ve,l right at the opening when George Creel delivered TueedayT.«d„ Afternooa—“Financing tt.the War,”w.,." byM Hilda M. Richards, chief of the Woman’s Di- “ >* ■ •» ■.«««. what many consider the most far-reaching ad- As-sistant Secretary J. H, Moin, who, in the vision, Department of Labor, presiding. Her “* ** dress yet given, covering “The Field of PublicL Secretary Wm. G. McAdotJ, delved address was an iUuminatlng 'symposium of the the pUtform utterance, ty.” This address was carried In toto by the financial side of this conflict. part the»*'• women—The are taking in this great strug- The Problem of F'ood wasw, discussed by Ilei great daily papers thruout the entire country. bert Hoover, bead of the United States Food Ills speech must be studied to be fully appreci¬ Administration. Mr, Hoover's address dealt ated. For three days foHowlug Mr. Creel’s ad¬ with many problems which are not generally un- dress the peanut i>olltlcians in Congress tore to derstood thruout the country. Alonzo E. Taylor, tatters, in ragtime ejaculations, the stuff that head of the DivUtun of Utilities and Research, they think pasws at home for oratory, calling United States F'ood Administration and member even upon the tiring squad to put an end to of the Inter-AIIled Conference, talked on "The George before daylighL World's Food.” This proved to be an nn- The Conference of American Lecturers reached usually vital topic, and opened the eyes of into the halls of Congress and stirred the wild many present. beasts until the political arena resembled the .At this point President Flowers announiv \ gory field of battle, with the firing squad do¬ that the National Conference of American L<-c. ing a double shift. The Earl of Reading,' turers would cost $1,000 more than was already .Vmbassador from Great Britain, delivered the pledged by the seventy guarantors, each of most extended address that he has made since whom bad guaranteed to underwTite the con- he came here to represent Great Britain. His feren-e to the amount of $o0 each. The $l,0iai sp«*ech was cabled to London in toto at the re¬ was quickly raised—$300 by flv* Individuals quest of l-ord Northcllff and wag given world¬ who gave $100 each. wide circulation. His appearance before the Herbert -A. Emerson, expert in the ptoducUi>r Conference of American Lecturers was a great and price of food, talked on Factors In Future achievement. Cs«ts and Prices. This proved to be a com. Lionbomer Mlchallovltch, the Minister for Ser¬ prebenslve commercial survey of Internatioaal bia, presented The Case of Serbia in a most conditions. touching and appealing address. He won all William C. Rever; tbe Red Crow work, work of bome^ Dumled^n, was thrown open for a borne thru the report of the treasarer Nfary Hynoo. a u * —* * ^ the children and a number of epeclal c<>n- coovalem'ent uoldlers, 150 bavins been taken valuable collective report of the wortt the w-lHgerent nation War.” HL« talk was crowded with figures of mlnatlon and force waawas contagious. Undoubt of the I>epartnicnt of Labor, was ra11eeIled lo attend the meeting of a Coo- tn population during tbe first year of the war; , ... 1. I .1. . CU-. ,,, .1 , "TheThe American .Army.Army” was' disenssed by As- **** conferenc. gressloual Committee. Tills proved tlso to be It i8 sure that 90.000 more will flock there , ^ . , slstant Secretary of AVar Benedict Crowell, Mary C. C. Brtdford, president of the Na- » f'*! I'’'" subject and many questkioa bisuight during the coming year. Congress has .under , , , who opened the evening program. He gave much tlonai Educatiooal Association, told of the forth tbe Individual Interesta of the delrgat consideration the bill appropriating $.V),000,000 * ^ TT'***! r * ^17 valuable information about every phase of t’.ie woman in education and the part the eduta- The generalgi'Ueral manager of the American IIU<*d with which to house the additional lab-ir that ** „ i IS. . u- ,, . j . .V war activity. Admiral 8Samuel M<-Gowan fol- MoualM<>nal systems are bearing inIn this great strug- Cross, Harry D. Gibson, then told of the wwon- Is schoduU-a to come to AV ashington during the , , lowed with a talk on "The American Navy." fie. drous orgaalstsl effort conducted by the Hod m xt year. Thirty thousand young girls will ar- 7'"’ 7“? f , I He spoke In tbe pUce of Secretary Daniels, who ' Motlier" was the almple title announce.! f,.r touching Ulus rive in Wagbington within the next six months. ** ” ,*!» ***7 * was programme.!pro|frainnienero. ss l>e<^ Iari'd e AAcTJ. :r w as d ecussed The AA’ednesdayAVednesilay morning session opene .>n "TTi* rru*. hy Hon. ,.lmon D. Fesg of Ohio. This was a an ad.iress on "The Hlstorl.-al Backgr.>nnd of ooclatlons,soclations, and her very presenceprewnco liestKikeliests.ko for — ■' review of the causes, as already ymbl.shed In the AA'ar,” by ITofessor Robert M. MeElroy, h-r a «ympatbetlc bearing. h-r a «ymp«theflc hearing. THE PUBLISHED SPEECHES form, and can be had by a.ldregslug your ^f the Ilepartment of History and politic*. The evening program waawas bnuiglit to a clowcl.*.- - ongr.‘siuu.in. It s an able summing «:> of the prlncebm University. This waa another of tbe by the first showing of the great InternationalInt.-nall.mal The object of the speakers' conference was to h.story of our troub.es w.th all the belligerent philosophic mastetgdeces, which will read rim drama, based uponnp<.n Tormerformer Ambas.ador Jas.Jas furnish a ochool In which the American lecturers countries. p^,.n jy-tter than it sounded as an oration. W.AA’. Gerard’s four years at the German Court,Co.rrf might gather the must authoritative facta and Senator Robert I. Owee then addrecsed the Prof. J..hn Bates Clark, Professor of Political This proved to be « wonderfully well acte.l and Inspiration that they might go forth and tear$i .Assembly, giving his ideas of "The Ju.stiflca- Economy at Columbia University, rend a paper excellently fhotographed photojilay. T':e dr.ama »»'• inspire tbe mllllona who will bear them this tion of the AA'ar AA'ith Ge.-many.” lie g-jve a on “The Economic Interjiretation of the AA’ar.” is based ur>on the story set f-g-th In his Issdi, summer. number of authorities, a.s collected and published "Social Changes Effected by tbe AVar,” was “.Afy Four Years in Germany.” .Some Mea of ^utHut after alt the greatest and most far- ia the Congressional Records. The following Father John A. Ryan’s snhject. It was an dble the power to h<4d and to interest this nerT.ius, reaching effiu-f of tills conference will iindoubted- numbers were cited: April 16, 1917; January presentation of a cause with which he la fa- overtired, restless ochool of temperamentaltty (Oontlnned on page 2S) APRIL 20, 1918 Tile Billboard 25

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Its | agents and district managers In Chicago Fri¬ loi Moving Picture Company. THE UNIVERSALITY OF A SHOW devotees work for fees and sell health, and day and Saturday of last week. He will art for the movies In presenting some PAPER measure their worth by tbe cash register. Tbe Sam W, Small, who will be remembered for of the characters which have had such a wide "Tea, 1 hare been reading The Billboard for other achool la the farsighted one that deserves his lectures of ten years ago. Is doing wonder influence thru the Victor records made by this years, and have the fllea with all the lyceum the title given to the greatest man who evet ful wu-rk in Pennsylvania in the prcriiibitiOD cam- artist. One of tbe great novelties promised Is and Chautauqua dope yon have written. That walked tbe earth—that of TEACHER, as well as paign raging in tbe old Keystone State. the picturlalng of the Victor record. The Spirit of Billboard Is tbe most widely popular of all the HEALER. *7«, by many considered the greatest talking entertainment Journals, and has the most uni¬ ITile type of doctor is a human benefactor; he record ever made. If you have never heard this versal appeal of any paper or magazine that T la n tlrelesB worker, a fearless reformer, a THE PUBLISHED SPEECHES record go to any Victor store and ask for The have ever read. I read the ada and all.” zealous propagandist, a heretic and a zealot, (Continned from pago 24) Spirit of ’76 and Paul Kevere’a Hide—two won¬ Hardly worth quoting, for publishers hear reaping rewards in satisfaction and benefactions, derfully clear, patriotic, soul atlrrlng ptecea of ly be the general circulation of the published things like that every hour or so. but the thing as well as abundant and deserved financial gains. ^•<-'*•--•'■1 s"*! vocal art that will show you new speeches and papers delivered and read before that makes it Impressive la that it was uttered Of tbia latter school we class Doctor William possibilities for the actor, elocutionist and the the Conference of American Lecturers. This by a high achnol boy in Purcell, Ok.—Joe Perry H. FitzGerald, the discoverer of zone therapy. lu.. rs»ua,ur LuJ the maaic;aD. splendid volume will be ready In about three Crawford. .Vdd to the fact that he is an awk¬ Dr. Edwin P. Bowers has collected the writ¬ The National Talking Moving Picture Com¬ weeks. All who dealre a copy should order at ward, slightly overgrown product of that great ings of this noted physician, and has published pany it a Chicago organisation, capitalised at once. Tlie price will be $2, t>ostpaid. The Bill¬ State, bum and nurtured on the broad acres of them in book form, which have been published ]i.V>0.n0Q, and was organised for the purpose board will be glad to take orders for these hla father, an oldtime Texas cattleman, the by L. W. Long, of Columbus O., and are for sale ),f mannfacturing and exhibiting, distributing books—to aid the work of the conference. Order following assets and you get a faint idea of the at $1 per copy. and selling the little wonder machines by which at once and you will never regret this Invest¬ value of the boy's opinion: He la a hobbyist, who But wbat, pray ye. Is zone therapy? a iMTfect synchronisation Is made possible between ment. Address this department, 35 S. Dearborn Is p<-rfectly sane, and numbers in bis collection It la a system which treats the nerves much a plionograpb and a moving picture film. street, Chicago. The Report of the National of around-the-wor.d post cards some 24,000; he as a lineman In a telegraph or telephone system Kight here Is where we realize that ninety- Conference of .Vmerican Lecturers will be an was a philatelist, and sold several fine collec¬ would treat the wires over which the millions nine and one-half out of a possible hundred of historical document. Study it. Send your $3 tions of stamps to other collectors; be la an of messages are carried. 8o the nervous aystem our readers have lost Interest In what we are at once. author, and h'.s broheure, Sex-Force, has had a is the basis of treating such general disorders here setting forth. ’Tor," say they to them¬ wide Bale; a student of psychology, mental as beadaebe, goiter, eye trouble, nervous tension, selves, “didn't rdison try this and fail?” Tep, science and a lot of other metaphysicallsms; he lumbago, stomach trouble, hay fever, asthma, CONVENTION NOTES he d <1. But listen. Bud; didn't the world laugh haa devoured whole libraries of books by such tonsilltla, roughs, colds, troubles with voice and at Prof. Langley when he tried bis heavler- thinkers at Huxley, Tyndall, Stead and a score many other common disorders with which tbe Senator Robert 1. Owens’ address brongbt forth tban-a.r machine? Didn't you yourself often of others; Karl Marx he knows by rote, and he human anatomy is constantly attacked. a half-colnmn editorial in Tbe Washington Post, recite a satire called I>arius Green and Ills while Congress gave an exhibition of a Bolshevik ran tell more about NIetsebe than some of his An aluminum pocket comb, some rubber bands Flying Machine? Honestly, now, wasn't Lang¬ primary—fine contrast. cousins could—but. say. If you get the Idea and a few surgical instrumenta about as compU- ley and Darius synonyms In the minds of mil¬ J. Nick Perrin, of Belleville, DL, followed tbe lions when the Wright brothers set to work to French High Commissioner, who spoke in English, put Langley's mechanical Ideas Into practical with an eloquent outburst of Kankakee French, demonstration, from which was perfected tbe ma¬ which brought down tbe bouse. chines upon which tbe Allies are depending to First run of a number of moving pictures were win the world war? shown by tbe courtesy of tbe Bureau of Infor¬ Edison did not succeed, but be did establish a A BADGE OF HONOR mation. number of thln-s, all of which were basic prin¬ Each reader of this sbonid go at once to the ciples. and It is npon these established funda¬ nearest public or school library and see that a mentals that a number of Inventors hare A Liberty Loan button is a badge of honor. Rightfully obtained it copy of the Report of the Lecturers’ ConferSDce diligently worked to perfect a practical talk¬ marks the wearer as one who has performed a distinct service to the is procured at once. ing nsovlng picture. countr>'. N. C. Hanks, the sightless, handless entertain¬ For Instance, here la the first wioelcher fired er, represented Utah in the conference. This la at one who tries to describe all talking moving Not all can fight, not all can work directly for the ■Government, the Interesting character recently written up by pictures: “What do you do If a foot of film or hut In buying a Liberty Loan Bond or War-Savings Stamps every Ameri¬ Edmund Vance Cooke and published in The a yard or ten yards la rut out of your reel?” can renders some service to the Nation. It has been put within the American Magazine. That Is easy for this little rontrivance—with a reach and power of every citizen to aid the United States financially. Tbe conference was flooded with lyceum maga¬ sort of oratorical “unk” or muttered Jargon It It is a poor .\merican who withholds support from the GovernmenL zines sent to tbe Hotel Washington by tbe alert automatically skips as much space on tbe record circulation magazines, which saw a chance to from our soldiers and sailors facing death on battlefields and oceans. as It does on the reel. The old family rat, no coin the sentiment of the conference into snb- matter bow yon let her drop, by always lighting Iron crosses to German soldiers and diamond orders exchanged be¬ setiptions. President Flowers ordered the sam¬ on her feet had nothing on this machine. It tween Turkish and German sovereigns may be but the honors of ple copies sent back, and a loud wall went op always meets in aym'opatloa. atrocity. But a Liberty Loan button, simple as it is, signifies a patriotic that will be beard for months to come. Tbe writer visited a private exhibition of thla duty done and is an insignia of honor. new talking moving picture, and. being a ma¬ chinist by trade, was able to ask a few Intelli¬ THE CASE OF EDITOR GRINGLE gent questions covering a dozen just such prob¬ With tbe bringing to tbe front of tbe conscloue- lems as the above, and each was demonstrated as ness that tbe I. L. A. tolerated one as a member having l>een practically solved. The operator that there are any pro-German germs floating rated a* a darning needle or a teaspoon are all who was publishing mnoh that was obnoxious and works by the blo>'k signal system—bis red and about hi* aura you have another guess coming. that la needed to give thla system a thoro test. In utter opposition to tbe purposes of tbe L L. green Il.Thta are bln Infallible guides. Trunks full of book*, curios, tracts, leaflet*, It's worth a triaL A. and the Government itself there was mnoh It looks as tho a new step In the film world souvenirs and what not are stored away at the Tbe chapters of this book appeared first in activity in official quarters—the I. L. A. official la about to be taken by which the numerous heme of Joe’s parents, and be has a glad band TTie Associated Sunday Magaxlnes and Every suspension of Mr. Urlngle was quickly followed patrons of tbe moving pictures would find added for every standard lyceum attraction that cornea Week Magazine. The eminent editor and pub¬ by official action on tbe part of the Government pleasure, greater profit and Increased physical Pnreellward. licist, Bruce Barton, made a personal investiga¬ offiolala—The Lyceum World, which magazine comfort. While mentally taking this scboolboy'a meas¬ tion into the results of this system as it was Mr. Gringle edited, was denied tbe privileges of There are a great number of varying efforts ure I felt be waa entitled to a few lines of being practiced by fifty physicians before he the mall. The League of Public Defense of hla to Solve these problems, and we feel sure that apace for the above-enumerated accompUsbments accepted It for publication. He made a per¬ own State of Indiana refused to send a delegate before long tbe public will witness the complete —If not for tho fact that be was a Billyboy sonal visit to Hartford, Conn., where Dr. Fitz¬ to the speakers* conference so long as this pro- demonstration of the practical value of the talk- booster—when lo! he extracted from an loner Gerald practices, unannounced, and spent a day German editor was allowed to hold membership lag moving picture. pocket a dosen folded shares of stock In various In tbe doctor’s office studying the routine of this In tbe L L. A. All of which shows tbe ntter oil, gas and sine enterprises, aggregating several new system of healing and preventive treat¬ folly of that great, organized, doctrinized bunch THIRD TOUR OF CANTONMENTS thousand dollars. Just a few be had picked up ment. Be then gave bis editorial endorsement to of craven cowards who claim that all la well— with bis stray eamlnga on Saturdays while aone therapy, or tbe art of relieving pain by and because they piously pretend to poke their lobbying around In Oklahoma City. manipulating tbe nerves. Ivory domes under the selfish sands of cowardice Oeora Miller baa Just been re-engaged for her Just for tbe novelty of tbe thing I'd like to This hook has much that is of real value to all and pretense that they, ostricbllke, see no third tour of the army cantonments. Miss Mill¬ aeo some HIndeobnrg try to binder the progress who are engaged as talkers, singers and other wrong. The 1. L. A. Is now paying a big iwnalty er was the first vaodevtlle artist to bead her of a chap like that! arts to which tbe nomadic life Is consecrated. for not long ago taking a manly course—a esn Company over the cantonmenta. At the fin¬ That la why we have reviewed It as extensively brotherly course—when even Mr. Gringle might as we have, for If It is worth anything It Is have been helped and aided to see tbe error of ish of tbe camps she will play ten weeka of A NEW BOOK ON HEALTH chsutauqua program. Next season she will worth a great deal to lyceum, Chautauqua, and, bis way or withdraw from the 1. L. A. head her own mualcal comedy company of 30 in fact, all readers of The Billboard. p<-opIe, using her own operettas, of which she Ttionaands, yes, hundreds of thonsaiids, die an- Showmen can not do without The has written both book an-1 lyrics. nnally here In America of diseases which are not OVER THE TOP Billboard Date Book. Got yours? 25c. only highly curable, but almost entirely pre¬ ventable. Right now the Government Is follow¬ One of the best services that The BIinHMld Old Theater Programmes For Sale ing England's example and has launched a sys¬ ran render Ita army of loyal readers is to direct SAMMY (HIS BOOK) tematic campaign to save the lives of some of them to timely and Informing publications and I HIVE A VERT FINE A.VP RARB rOIJJECTION A big budget of Rookie Poems, Jokes, the five luiDdml thousand babies who die annu¬ helpful literature. With this thought in mind ' iHd Thrster Procrammes. many of which contain the iiimra of famoui actors and actresses, most of ally. moat of whom «'OUld be saved If steps are we wish to urge all who have not read Sergeant Cartoons, Parodk;*, Essavettes and Stories sh.sn hsvs passed swiy; all Uie pmeraakOMS ars In taken to save them. Arthur Guy Empey's ever-growlcg popular war of life in camp, compiled on a tour of the t'd rondltlnn and will be sold singly or in Iota A Hralih I* fast becoming a gospel; It is being story. Over the Top, to make baste to read It. cantonments. Only book of the kind, iu^t 'vnpirta list, glrlng the names of the leading profes St'S si people on the pmgrsmmes, also aiasa of prea dartneta. Hura. Bartloarcl APRIL 20, 1918

New rulings made by the department BNOS-SCHAAK—Rue Enos, a performer, and liSura Schaak, also a performer, both late uf the completely change the comiilexlon of Readers’ Column Fris<-o ExiKMltloD Shows, were married recently the admission tax not only for the at Weatherford, Tex. LAUKI.N-KIUBY—George lairkin, who la now Anyone Knowing the iddrewi or wberonbontR theater manager, but for the ticket lieing starred in Pathe's serial. The Wolf-Faced of U. Lee (raig, of Craig's Electric Thotoplny Man, snd Olive Kirby, formerly an actress with speculator and the tent show owner. In Show, last heard of in South Dakota, will confer the Kalem Picture Co., were married recently at THE SHOW WOELD EKCTCLOPZDIA so far as the theater and tent show are a favor by advlalng Frank Uretcncord, 614 South Ix>s .Cngelcs, Cal. concerned the new order will have lit¬ Eigbteeth street, Omaha, Neb. (Lee, write McCLINTtK K GOODWIN—Guthrie McCllnto. k. me). The Billboard Publishing Company, theatrh'al producer, and lluth Goodwin, ai tress, tle or no effect other than to compel Bobert Zembalt—John F. Davison la consid¬ W. H. DONAIiDSON. were married recently at Greenwich, Conn., It those who have heretofore assumed the ered by many to be the world's greatest trick was anoouDced last week. skater. PUBLICATION OFFICE: tax to go to a little extra trouble In NEWTON-DI LKLly—Hilly L. Newton and Anyone knowing the whereabouts of Mrs. B. Gladys Dl Bell were married at Kenosha, WU., Billboard Baildinil, 25-27 Opera Place, making the tax collections, while It F. Ilanm, or Mildred Rose, please communicate March 10, according to an announcement made Cincionati, Ohio, • . - • .* U. i A. makes conditions far more equitable in with B. F. Raum, Central Union Telephone Co., by the couple lest wei-k. They are known pro¬ Youngstown, O. fessionally as Billy and Fluffy LeUrande. Lonr-Diatance Telepbone, Canal 6065. those cases where competition found The Great Jnllalee. handcuff king, would I'rirate Exchange, connecting all departments. one theater—or one attraction—charging like to hear from Madge Vontella, Jack Z. Camp¬ bell and Jimmie Pearle. Address Box 7, Leaven¬ Cable Address (Uegistered). •‘Billyboy.” the tax w’hereas a rival house or sub¬ worth, Kan. Births sequent attraction decided not to levy Fred (Smoky) Clark. Texas Blackle. Tatta it on the patrons. Edwards, Chas. Enatis and Boy Sanders—Write Bom, to Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Llntger, a 10- BRANCH OFFICES: to your eld pal, Brose Massey, 712 Eighth street. The new order as It applies to the pound girl, at Steubenville, O., March 23. They NEW YORK East Liverpool, 0. were formerly with the Uagenbeck-Wallacc Cir¬ speculator, however, is a horse of an F. O’N.—The play, The Catch of the Season, cus. Third Floor. Subway Central Building, Broadway, was written by Edward Seymour Hicks, In col¬ Bom, to Mr. and Mrs. Harold Smith, an SH- entirely different color. The speculator laboration with Cosmo Hamilton, the novelist. It Forty-second Street and Serenth Arenne. pound boy, March 28. must pay the regrular ten per cent tax ran the eeasons of llH>4-'5-’6, Shenandoah was Telepbone, 8470 Bryant. BurD,ato Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Smith, of Smith's upon purchasing his tickets from the written by Bronson Howard. Greater Shows, a girl (Eltxabeth Anne), .tiiril 3. Anyone knowing the present whereabouts of Rom, to Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Tryon. a V pound CHICAGO theater and then he must charge his Little George Trainor, last heard of In Atlanta, girl, at San Antonio, Tex., March 29. Ur. and Crllly Bnlldlng, Monroe and Dearborn Btreeits. customer a tax on the price of the Ga., nine yeara ago, please notify Lillian Mrs. Tryon were formerly with John llobinauD'a Trainor, 4544 Manchester, St. Louis. Mo. Telepbone, Central 84M>. ticket plus the broker's margin. This and llowe'a Great London abows. and ara at Frank Lewis, husband uf the late deceased present In partnership with U. IL Tipps In the Trixie, the Fat Girl, please write me at once. 8T. LOUIS means an extra tax of from 8 to 20 Uoyal E’rpmltlon Shows. cents on speculators’ tickets. "Cut-rate” Important.—Paul Sberlow, 2017 Boardwalk, At¬ Bom. to Mr. and Mrs. J. V. (Whitle) Archer, Gamble Bldg., 620 Chestnut st. lantic City, N. J. a lO-pound girl, recently. They have cooceasluns Long-Distance Telephone, Ollre 17S8. tickets, when sold to an agent who in¬ Madam Zelka, palmist (also gnea by the name with J. F. Murphy's Shows. tends to hold them for resale, are taxed of,Blake), or anyone knowing her whereabouts, 8AN FRANCISCO please get in touch with Mrs. E. L. Miller, 101 on the full value. Thus a |2 ticket sold Th'rd street, Peoria, III. Good news. JOHN W. VOGEL 606 Humboldt Bank Building. to an agent for 75 cents is taxed 20 Would like to communicate with BIHye 8t. Clair, or anyone knowing bla address. Important. BPECTAL EEPEESEKTATIVEB: cents instead of 8 cents heretofore —Sadie Harris, General Delivery, Pittsburg, Pa. Kansas City. 1117 Commerce Building, Tele¬ charged. All ticket brokers are com¬ J. M. Jenkins, uf the Jenkins Amusement Com¬ Announces ■ Few Contracts phone M. S657. Baltimore, 924 Equitable pelled to register with the revenue pany—Please get In touch with me.—Bud Box- suisky, Bellatre, O. Building, Telepbone St. Paul 1473. Wash¬ MUIeraport. O., April 13.—Ray V. Troy's All- office, keeping their books entirely open ilra. L. H. Smith asks an.vone in the pro¬ ington, D. 0., 47 Post Building, Phone Oirl Revue, Girl Jazt Band and Orchestra, said to the officials, under penalty of im¬ fession who knows the whereabouts of her son, to be the ouly organlxatlun of Iti kind In Ameri¬ Main 8307. I’hlladelpbla, 11.17 Westmoreland Laurence N. Smith, or Laurence Uatues, to ad¬ prisonment for violations of the order. ca, have been engaged at a apeclal feature with St. Pittsburg, 207 Kellerman Bldg., Bell Phone vise him that bis father is dead. The boy left John \V. Vogel's All-New, AU-White Big Mio- Grant 1608. Loo Angeles, 930 Wright and atrela for the e.'mlag s<-aaon. The comedlaos Callender Bldg. Omaha, Neb., 216 Brandels thus far engaged aie: Billy Graham, Bobbte Uostana, Happy Benway and Harley .Morton, and Theater Bnlldlng. London, England, 8 Bupert negotiations are now peading with Dan Holt Coort, Piccadilly Circus, W. Paris, France, 121 and Fred P. Russell. Among the apeclallsta al¬ line Montmartre, Tel. 222-61. ready engaged are Marvelous Laretto, acrobatic EVERY AMERICAN’S DUTY coatortleniat: Jote Dobeck, comedy Juggler and mystifylug necrvimaocer; Lund Urothera, hard and soft shoe dancers; Ray V. Troy, munolo- glat. Billy Graham will produce a big dancing I5(SrED WEEKLY end entered as second- To work, economize and lend money to the Government is the number, entitled Malinda't Wedding Day. Spe¬ class mail matter at post-ofllce, Cincinnati, Ohio, duty of every American. cial a<'enlc and electrical effecta will be provided ADTEBTISINO KATES—Twenty-Ore cents per for every act la tba performance from the first part to tbs doting number. llce^ agate measurement. Whole page, $176; Hundreds of thousands of our men have been called to arms half page, 81'7..''>0; quarter page. $ia.75. No and taken away from the productive forces of the country. adrertisemeot measuring less than four lines THEATRICAL NOTES areepted. Hundreds of thousands of others have been diverted from I.ast adrertislng form goes to press 13 M. The Tioga Theater in Owego, N. Y., may Monday. producing things used in peace to producing things used in war. aoon change hands. John A. Lane of Endicott, SUBSCBIPTIOH: In the face of this lessened productive force and production a N. Y., la said to be a likely purchaser. The Lincoln Square T beater, Decatur. IlL, la One Tear .fS.OO great and unusual drain upon our resources is made by our Army operating nnder somacr schedule now, playing Six Months .1.80 two acta of vaudeville and a feature pictnre. Tliree Months .76 anij Navy and our allies. Four abowa dally and conllnuous on Saturday and Sunday it the policy of the bouse for the Payable in Adrance. Work and speed up production to make up for the lessened summer months under Nat Erber'a manage¬ IN QUANTITIES (two or more to the same production; economize in consumption to lessen as much as possi¬ ment. The theater was used for a big mats address) 10 PER CENT DISCOUNT IS AL¬ meeting for the opening of the Third Liberty Loon Drive at Decatur. LOWED. No extra charge to foreign subscribers. ble the drain upon our resources; lend your money to your Gov¬ ‘‘Human niea” will be required to pay a 310 THE BILLBOARD Is for sale on all trains ernment to prosecute this war successfully and make our soldiers license for every performance In Anniston, Ala., and newostands thmont United States and powerful, effective and victorious. according to an ordinance recently adopted by the City Council. Canada which are supplied by the American Every American can do an individual service to his country E. M. West has severed bis relations with News Co. and Ita branches. It Is also on sale the Blalto Amusement Co., Roundup, Mont. at Brentano’s, 37 Arenne de I'Opera, Paris, by working, saving and buying Liberty Bonds. The new I.lberty Theater at Camp Cody, France, and at Daw’s Agency, 17 Green Street, Doming, N. M., was opened April 3. W. H. Vincent has aoM bla Lyric Theater Ixilcester Square, London, W. C. When not bntlnesa at Casa l-ake, Minn., to Mr. Perrize on sale please notify this office. of Winnebago. Mr. > Incent, with hla family, Eemlttances should be made by post.office la now located at Menominee. Mich., where be Another ruling of the Revenue De- borne about two yearn ago, when he wan 14 yearn has purchased a large theater. or express money order, or registered letter, Two new theatrical concerns were Incorporated Ipartment requires every person or or- old, and wan at one time m-ith the Ilngenbeek- addressed or made payable to The Billboard Wallac-e Circus. Laurence llainea—Write to your In New Y’ork State last week, while one new one PnblisblDg Company. I ganization who collects admissions mother. wag chartered In New Jersey. The Fulton Pro¬ The editor can not nnderimke to retnm on- subject to tax to register with the Col¬ Irene Bondura—Bay In in Shamokln waiting ducing Company of Manhattan was organized for yon.—W. B. Bruen, 202 N. Main ntreet, with a capital of l-'O.OOO. I. Bernstein, J solicited msnnscripts. Correspondenrts should lector of Internal Revenue. Traveling Bethlehem, Pa., care Wanhington Hotel. Any¬ Friedman and H, Blrkowltz are the Incorpora¬ keep copy. shows having fixed headquarters are one knowing Mins Bondura'a addreM please ad- tors of this nneern. Another new enterprise The Billboard reserres the right to edit all required to register with the collector vine Mr. Bruen. Is the Sam I>evy Amusement Enterprises of adrertislng copy. H. A. Wllliamnon, Forest, Tez.. will apprecU New York City. A. Uelnman. S. Levy and I.. of the district in which their headquar¬ ate receiving Information concerning the where P. Kristeller are the Incorjioratora. In Ne« ters are located. aboutn of J. C. Marglln, owner and manager of Jersey the one concern chartered la the .Maurli-c the Raya of Light picture show. Tourneur Productions, which la organized to Vol. XXX. APRIL 20 No. 16 Mm. Franklin Sebastian—Raymond Illtcbcock conduct amusement placet of all kinds. It Is While the new rulings simplify mat¬ la 46 yeara old. by far one of the biggest theatrical Incorpora Wanted—Information concerning the where¬ tlona in many months, the capital ato<-k being ters considerably, there are still many abouts of Mrs. Elmer laiwrenre (Alice Boca), 3250.9W. A. W. Britton, 8. B. Howard and P technical points to be observed in the last heard of in San Jose, Cal. Addreta Jack S. Smith, all of New York, are named as the In Zanone, General Delivery, Nashville, Tenn. collection of the tax and In the making coiporatora of thia Jersey concern. The pa The Billboard Is a Member William Grimes (or Grima), or anyone who pera were filed at Dover. of returns to the proper department. The can advise bis whereabouts, please get In tom-h Bene Cbarlesliols, an actor, was shot In the with Alice Carl, 919 W. Walnut street, Sbamo- Government will not permit ignorance left breast at Montreal April 4 by a young of the kin. Pa. woman who resided In the same boanllng bouse of the law to be made an excuse *for T. W. D.—Hedda Nova and Alla Nailmova ar* with him. Ill- cuodttlun k not consider^ aert any mistakes, and, in order that mis¬ Buaaian by birth and do nut claim Russian na out. tivlly as a theatrical advertisement. An ojien air theater la nnder conetTuetlon In takes be avoided, has published a book Will Raymond F. Stephens, of Joplin. Mo., Capltul Park at PIrmliigbam, Ala. It la cz A. B. C. giving full and complete Instructions please communicate with bis mother, Mrs. Addle pected to be completed by April 21. Stephens, as she has good and very Important for collecting and paying the tax. This The I'ws austalDfsl by the Amlltorlum Theater, news for him?—Mrs. Addle Stephens, 110 West Red Wing. Minn., In a fire on February 22 was Aadit Bureau of Circulations Seventeenth street, Joplin, Mo. book can be obtained from J. M. Roper, fully covered by loaqrance. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, Extensive Improvemeata are being made on the opera house at Montevideo, Minn, Washington, D. C. The price is 11.75. Minor Improvements have been made In Send for a copy of this book now; It Marriages Loew'a Bljon Theater. Birmingham, Ala. I Editorial Comment may save you considerable trouble and worry. CHHISTY-M ELTON 10—Wayne Christy, book¬ The Alabama Negro Minstrel Show was not The Internal Revenue Department ing agent with the Western VaudevIHs Man¬ permitted to exhibit In Forrest City, Ark., April last week took steps to eliminate a (N>n- agers' Association, and Dorothy Meltonlo, vaude- 5, even tbo tb# eompany bad arrivtsi. The city artiste, were married at St. Paul, Minn., April 6. lition existing in the levying of the war The Campbell Brotbem* New Orleans Min¬ authorities put up tbs claim "(hst during the strel Show Is doing s fine business thru Okla¬ DALMAN-GARETT—John Austin Dalman and streaa of war tented tmusemeat organizations of tax on tickets of admission which has homa, beaded for Arkansas. Carrying two j Naomi Harris Oarett were married at (be Alamae | this eharirter, rslenlated to draw men from been the cause of much confusion and large private ears, thirty-nine people and a 14- Hotel, St, Ixiuls, April 4, 5lr Dalman has been their libors In the fields sad other lines of en¬ piece band, the show gives a two-and-one-half '-oDDeeted with the Standard Tlieater, St. latuls, deavor. should not ba toleratetl.” This la a one that has proven one of the worst Ixmr performance under a 66-foot round top. for a number of years, while Miss Garett was very peculiar claim, as It la Just aurb hard- features of the admission tax problem H. P. Kutz, f»>rmerlf connected with the old formerly a member of the Aviation Girls Bur¬ wewking men who need amuaement. lesque Company. They have taken up their home —the absorbing by the house or pro¬ Cole Bros.’ Show, la In charge of the preas and advertMog end. Wllliw Campbell is In St. I»uls and will leave the show business as duction proprietor of the tax, generally proprietor and manager Mrs. Campbell seere- for an the road la eoneemed. by increasing the admission sufficiently tary-trea#nirer, F. P. Presseott general ageilt, DELMOKR-LA SALLE -I>-w Delmore, dineer OBITUARIES ON to cover the tax, or, as In many cases, IMek Keno announcer and ticket seller. Bear with Ous iini's lilg Minstrels, and Babe lai PAGE 66 Jack Rittenback boss canvasmaa, with nine Halle, chorus girl with the Forty Thieves, went to make a few cents additional profiL tnea. marrlsd April 6 at Toroato, Can. i APRIL 20, 1918 27

of them gannents were aeot to Fraaco last week. Our boja carried them acrom, thna aa- aaiing aafe deUrery. At the beadqoartera, lO THE OPEN DOOR Weat Twentj-thlrd atreet. New York, tbe hum of actlrity ia beard all day. Our noble women (The Billboard cordially extenda tbe nae of Mr. Dempeey, tbe affable booking agent of tbe are working asaidoonaly, but there la oo much tbiK department to tbe ladlea and gentletiien of n. B. O. oflicea, baa given invaluable aaaiatance to be done that all who can apare a few bonra the kIiow world. It la a home comer in which to Tbe Stage Women’a War Relief in aupplying abonld do ao. Power machdnea fnrnlabed by t( tell a Joke or recite a grievance. Come in aome excellent talent for tbeae occaalona. Prankel Broa. are being used and the working :,ml welcome.]—Edited by MARION RCSSELX,. conditlooa are aplendid. Always cheerful, Minnie Dupree, director of C, Ward Brown, prem agent last year with workroom for Tbe Stage Women's War Relief, la Grace Griswold, secretary of the Theater tbe John Robinaon Show, la thin aeaaoa manager Wr are all ahowfolka. Whether in studio or of tbe Majestic Garden Theater. Orand Raphla. a moat Indefatigable worker. Increasing ac- Workshop, ia raising funds to open a bureau of ■ igi- door. In vauduville or under tbe white Iteverly White, who was preaa agent with tivitlea leave little time for sociability, but Information on all mattera theatrical. This is tops, our i-ommon goal la the same: To make Gentry Broa. last season, is finishing up tbe the w»rld happier by our calling. That Is the MIsa Dupree's warm handclasp atones for every¬ a splendid thought and deserves recognition. season as presa agent at the Orphcum Theater. sif'nity that binds us together. thing. Minneapolis. Edward Sheldon’s conspicuous success, Ro¬ Floyd King and George Atkinson, who op¬ mance, now running past tbe l.OOuth performance erated the Eastern company of John T. Fisher's JOTTINGS It would require reams to tell you of all the mark In London, demonstrates tbe truth that musical show. Oh, Johnny, Oh, all of last eea- Tbe Stage Women’s War Relief. wonderful things The .Stage Women’s War Re- son, have again made arrangeiuents to take life la doing, and the greater doings of tbe plays dealing with stage life possess a drawring out tbe piece next season, ‘^ey will open in Willi girls, we all were there! future—but more next week. power not snrpaseed by any other subject. Canada during August, playing tbe A. J. Small I'Im- Miniature Theater, situated on the ter¬ Time. Tbe company will be greatly enlarged race at tbe main entrance to the Public Library, Lillian Walker, film star of tbs dimpled cbeek. next season, carrying twenty-five people and a complete scenic production. As in the past the fifth avrnne and Forty-second street. New York, Mrs. W. n. Donaldson, chairman and one of will shortly enter the motion picture field with show will be rooted by K. & E. King was in the enthusiastic workers, rc<|ucsts volunteers for was surrounded by a record-breaking crowd her own prodnctlon company. Devoted fans will Cincinnati last week, starting bis sixth mason Monday, April 8, as 'The Htage Women’s War the making of wind vests, and reports that thirty watch yon grow, LillUn. with the Ilagenbeck-Wallace Sbov* as general Iti'Ilcf opened Its campaign for the sale of press representative. l.Hierty Ihinds. The theater, tastefully dec¬ Eddie Jackson will be with the ticket sellers of the Ringllng Bros.’ Show this season. He orated with flags, bad a conspicuous site on which to attract, and the police bad difflculty In keeping Fifth avenue open. tenoral Amous Katherine Bmmett, chairman of the commit- B. F. Keith’s Circuit tn-, was very much In evidence. Jolla Artbnr bought tbe first $1,000 bond. Theatres V New York policeman was the next por- A. PAUL KEITH, President E. F. ALBEE, Vice-Pres. and Gen. Mgr. iisser of a $50 bond, paying for It outright. Theater, Chicago, Saturday of laat week and has assumed his duties with Ringllng Bros.’ Cir¬ cus. He Is succeeded by Dick Rider. Marcella Craft opened the theater by singing UNITED Arthur Ryan has been engaged as press agent Tbe .^tar-Spangled Bannar. for Joseph Moran, owner of the Vanderbilt and Belmont theaters. New York. A report reached Broadway last week from The firing aqnad of marines did aome smart BOOKING Washington, D. C., that William Semple, well firing and the crowds on tbe patalng omnibnsea known newspaper man' and press agent, had paused to liaten. Rcd-blooiled Amerleans OFFICES died In that city. beared like mad Comanebes when Guy Empey, J. C. Admire and wife, of Braxll, Ind., left Terre Haute, Ind., -kprll 9, for SlouxsCity. la., of Over the Top fame, leaped onto tbe platform where they Join the Terry's Cncls Tom'a Oahln and hegku a ronslng speech; YOU CAN BOOK DIRECT BY Company. Mr. Admire is general agent and “The real enemy is right here In the U. 8.,’’ tralOc manager, while Mrs. Admire is con* hs shontrd, “and If any of yon folks don't like ADDRESSING S. K. HODGDON, tracUng press agent of tbe company. Frank J. Lee has returned from tbe Pacific what I say here I'm Just tickled to death.” Booking Manager of the UNITED Coast and was last heard from aronnd Indianap- After hta speech Mr. Empey paid $100 for a ulls, Ind., handling the outdoor advertlalng for bond and many eager purchasers surged about a new “dry” drink thru the State. Lee a year ago was almad of tbe Watch Your Step Com¬ the Lltierty Bond table. Yon boys and girls OFFICES pany. out on the reed, don't yon wish yon were here Harry Davidson la ahead of The Gypsy Trail. in this big town, mixing In with the excite¬ Joe Gllck Is back with the same company. ment? Be F. Keith’s Palace Theatre Building John W. Varley, known to pracUcally every theatrical manager and advance agent thruout NEW YORK CITY tbe country, died In Pittsburg, Pa., last week. A quartet from Remlck’a Music Honoc sang He was advertising agent of the Lyceum Tbea lustily, Wbat Are Yon going To Do To Help ter in that dty. the Boys, words by George Kabn, mnalc by Van I Bert Searfosa and Tommy Brennan, pr>fet aionally known as Bert Montrose and 'Tommy ANtyn. O'Brien, are now in servka cf Uncle Sam at Camp Upton, N. Y. They are with the Third Other speakers were Ray Cox, Shelley Hnll. Provisional Company, First Ptovlsional Bat- Katherine Bmmett and other patiiotle stage fnlkt. My, but it was an eventful day!

THEY <5H.kLL NOT PASS T>ear, adorable Daisy Humphrey (widow of thn unforgettable Joe), was bnsy booming tba sale. THE SHOW WORLD Helen Hary lent her practical experience In pvutotypa «r Tba Billboard In tba antipodM is now tha rarognlatd organ of tha oxhlhMors rondnrtlng the publicity department. of AnalnUn and Ntw Icalaod. and tba beat advsrtklng Bedlam tor Alxry Cecil was busy dlapenslng Information to tbe press. MOVING PICTURE PRODUCERS AND DISTRIBUTORS It slsB denis brtefiy with Drama. Clrcusts. Fairs, Parka and Racing. Acta playing Australia may have their letltn addrvased to "Variety" oAcs, which Insures a prompt dispatch over the varlpus Go Thursday Julia Marlowe spoke In behalf rlmilta. as we have a repnsentatiTe ,n every city and town that carries a theaira. Advertlalng raua of The Stage Women’s War Relief from the Oil aip.lcatlaa to Ibe UlUJoatvl. All oimmunlcatlona to platform of this same Liberty Loan Theater. BRENNAN A. KERR, - 250 Pitt Str««t, Sydney, Australia An icttafil addraoaed to Auatralls should bear Se In itamiw for each half ounco or frartlon thereof. •Vprll 9 was a Ng day. Those who participated CAPTAIN RODDY AT FRONT were Dr. Frank Crane, Madame DeClaneiu, Major Lee Stevens, Robert Illlllard; Florence Nash, Alice Fischer, Viola Allen. • Admiral I’vher, Mrs. W. U. Tmetdale and a drum corps from Garden City. Mrs. Joseph Grlsmer was In charge.

WlXiistn Oresvy, that dependable chap, has •'tit another $50 to The Stage Women’s War No. 2 and No. 3 Shows Relief to be Used for the Tobacco Fund. TbU 001»Kr.I> MTIcinANB—Band Leaders who play Cmet and VloUn. Crrnels. ClarlneU. AJtca. Bartt/mea. represents the sale of bis war poemi. Keep up Tubas, Trap and Bam IWumowvs: thaw doubling Stage prafevred. ttmte Managi-rs. OGOediana. .-iaetefa Tsanw (man and wife). Mngvrs and Dancen, Novelty AeVa cf all kinds, or anytliing suitable for a first-clam (X)L()«KD the good work, William. MINWrUEL SHOW. All old people welcome back. WHITE PRt>l*L&—.\genu, cat able of handling a cak-- car rthow and nrk; Blltrostcrs, Bin* Carvssoien that can gea it up and down and In the car: Advwtlslng Mm, to get ads bark with the show and make strset and concert ai.nnuiicemsfMjL All thaw that Carrol McComas was hostess at the Rip Van have wTtutat wnta again. Addreaa all maU J. C. O'BfIlCN, Box IISS. Savanaah, Geertla. Winkle Tea Ra^nis, IT W. Thirty-seventh •treet. New York, which is one of the canteens. Goal things to eat. WH-Ial Intercourse, mnstc and dancing make this an attractive spot for onr ‘‘•ys In khaki. First-class Trombone, Band and Orchestra. Must join immediately Jntia Arthur, In a ringing speech, said: ''.tmerlca bad seen three wars—one conquered Wire AL O. FIELD, as per route. Washington, slavery abolished by Abraham Idnmln, and tbe third by Wilson was to uaks ill homanltr free.” WANTED—Clarinet, 2nd Fid A Man to plas Baas Drum in No. 2 Band in parade. Dininfr Room Boy and 2 nilda Spong has sent a large cooilgnment of more Canvasmen, flood waRos; also Billposter. FOR SALE—2 Mares, 4 cigareta to Anstralla by her brother in tbe array. Stallions and one Gelding Shetland Pony, on account of new R. R. law. W. Q. DICKEY, Mgr„ Terry’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin Tent Show, Little Sioux, Iowa. Thovc at the canteen early in the week were hen Wi-lch, P'riscu and Jars Band. Ralph Ilrrs, -Mice Brady, Burr M-fintosh and Marcella John- WANTED— AT ONCE —WANTED •on. captain Wm. M. Ifcxidy. of SOIst iOvwnlocv RcgtntniT. the wWl-known clnus igMit. who is J. M. BUSBY’S MINSTREL SHOWS now "somewhere in France." it *«n on the right; Grant Mltchadl directed the performance at rartsln W. r. Young in <-«nt«v and CVxint (Sii IwiKM CAW.V.WMAN, that can har.dl* two-rar tent show and kevp same In reoalr. •be New York I’laybuuM laat Sunday, which IdeutMisni) Doudsrsunl of the kVmrh Army, who Bill te.wwly. wire or write qtdi-k. Addiww FRANK A. BOWEN, Maaagsr Buafey's wit thrice wounded at Um Meuse and Verduu. on $• ts $B Faraiaasat addrsts^ Ba« UI2, Heuatoa. Tssad. wa> given gratuitously for overy mas is service. the MV APRIL 20, 1918

Charles Nelson, Abe Goldstein, Billy Niblg, SUN BROS.’ CIRCUS I Billy Ilown-d l.ce and llap SnolhaU.'r. Show Wardrobes, The big show band Is directed by James A. Norman, and includes the following harmonists: Costumes, tmitorms. BEGINS 1918 tour! F. J. Hayward, At C. Crtpps, I^eon Forsyth, 36 Tears' Repuiation Back of Every Tetil Trappings, Minstrel Harry ttturgls, Curtis Murphy. Anthony Ma¬ lone, F. Ranches. A. F. l‘ad(lKls ajjtl the sating in buy¬ Mann. Billy Howard, A1 O'Day, M. U. Fine and uuaa CANVAS ing (rum U9. Tliese |ieo(ile are formance and Smooth Harry I'orter. Juat «a skeptical as you are—we The candy stands and light privileges are had to show Uiem—we had to Running Organization owned and controlled by the show, with ''Brown- glte lh< m better goods at a lower is” Bodgors in charge. Carnival Tents price than they could obtain else¬ \Bossos of the operating department comprise where—and we did it Let us Bond fo~ Csdalog and Sacood-Hond Liol prote cur claims to YOU alsu George Wombold, boss canvasman; Bob Abrams, Slate what goods are neeeled and The weather man said “Fair and warmer boss hostler; J. C. Cherry, master mechanic; we'll sulnnlt catalog, samples and Tuesday.” lie struck It right, for bright and Charles 'E. llazen. boss property man; J. D. full rarUculaia. early at Macon, Ga., the Sun Fbow forces were Matthews, superintendent of lights; 1). J. King, J. C GOSS CO. regaled with atmospheric conditions that fairly steward; Burt Krowles. trainmaster: Harry DE MOULIN BROS. & CO. breathed of true “Dlile traditions.” It was Ilodgers. chef of privilege ear; Edward Kelly, DETROIT, MICH. 1030 South 4th Street. fair and balmy, and this magniaccnt weather, night watchman; George Day, assistant boss GREENVILLE, • ILLINOIS. together with the excellent publicity that the canvasman; Carl 'M. Johnson, asstsiant bo-s can- show received in advanc,', brought out good vasman, and Karl Nelisin, train poler. sized crowds for the opening Tuesday afternoon, Advance forces: H. A. Mann, grncpal agent; April 9. R. W. Thompson, contracting agent; Torn Drans- The customary street parade was dispensed fleW, advance car manager; M. .V. F-ntley, 8;>e- with, the whow following its establistwvl rule of clal agent; Clyde H. logic, boss b!Tlpostrr. entirely eliminating the pageantry. Instead of Executive staff: Pete Sun. general manager; this traditional feature a number of high-class Oscar Rodgers, assistant manager; Geo. Oram, FOR SALE BRADNA AND DERRICK OR LEASE One Combination Sleeper, Baggage and Kitchen Car, 72 ft. long; two State¬ rooms, with one lower and one upper berth each and one cupboard each; large closet between staterooms. One Ortice ■with roll-top desk, having upper and lower bertha. Center of Car has four upper and four lower bertha. Kitchen compartment la 7 ft. long, with TENTS steel range, cooking utenails and diahe^ TO ORDER AND HIRE Itaggage compartment la 18 ft. long. Car revarniahed Inside; new linoleum ORIGINAL SPECIAL COLORED STRIPED FABRICS on floor; new mattressea and bedding complete for all bertha. Car reiialnted outaide and la equipped with steel un¬ Foster & Stewart Go., Jnc derframe and ateel platforms. Six- wheel rullman trucks, with steel-tired 371-375 PACIFIC ~6T„ BROOKLYN. H. wheels. Photo on request. HOUSTON RAILWAY CAR COM¬ PANY, P, O. Box 223, Houston, Texas,

T E N X S THE OLD RELIABLE SHOW TENTS, BLACK TENTS. CANDY TOPS. W. ODELL LEARN & GO. MERRY-GO-ROUND COVERS Establlsaoe 1696. And Evtrythlng In CaovaA Send (or Catalot- Twxss Hiislna, IgusiiM (Idium Dnroio. VtmOs and Anln:ala fuc ITl Sin—w ALl, FcO^ioiwn Knolow flxcil to honills. I'rli’ni rvosixialdc. IT'Huf* D0U6HERTY BROS.'TENT EtWNING CO. idapiucrus <4 all nnlcfS. 116 8. 4th St., ST. LOUIS. MO. MANAGER MARTHA LEARN. South SI4s Military Plaza. Saa Aatsnla, Tsxoa. SHOW AND CONCESSION Mme EUa Bndr,a and Fred Derrick are acaiii featured with the Barmim A Bailey Urnu. Ttieir fmle uf equestrlanliau tie very artistic. SNAKES. IGUANAS. PARROTS TENTS PAN-AMERICAN SNAKE FARM ST. LOUIS TENT AND AWNING CO. free attractions were given on the show grounds side-show manager; James A. Norman, band W. ODELL LEARN, Maaofsr. 1012 Market Street. _ST. LOUIS. MO. at the noon hour. Just previout! to throwing open conductor: Clinton Newton, equestrian director; 907-9 Ztrsfa/a Strvat. Lsrtda, Toxaa the doors of the Annex and supplementary shows. Fred Crandell, assistant equestrian director; A troupe of fullblooded Indians are a big fea¬ W. D. Shafer, auditor; H. 8. Cohen, press agent, WANTED—30x60. khaki, «xt«naloa eaTsa. wfh or ture tn the outdoor free offerings. They pre¬ and A. C. Bradley, front door ticket taker. without polta or walls; s 16x50, any color; U4 U Bon- sent a number of war dances and lariat rope The Macon engagement lasted two EIL ■ free feature. George Oram is director of this ITajit, onug-'-r^c. Plrasa flvo facta coi atxwa at d Vrws* TEXAS SNAKE FARM. I department and makes the opening oratory. CURRAN BACK FROM CUBA cash iwti-w M B BKUVE. 19 W. Tuppfr St. Buf P. 0. Box 256, Browrnevlllt. Texas. H fal(x New Ttrk. _ The annex has the following eirtertalnefs: Frank E. Curran (r-ne legged Jumper and ath¬ Mile. NeJIle King Oram, feature musical artiste. lA/AMTPn TWO LOW PITCH Bb CLANI- Including a novel una-fon display; Chief Snow- lete) hat Just returned from Cuba after the ■■P'Aw • NETS and two Basa Drums; muai In-tfae-Face and Sons, In novel Indian specialties; biggest part of the season spent with Clrco l» l•arJallla (TUS FARKKII'H BAND HOU.s*;, Monkeys, Kani:aroos Captain Cardona, strong untamable lion act; I'ubillones and the last few weeks with Clrco .'OSH nanklln HL. Waco. Trxaa. _ Cb^wa and his boxing kanagaroo; Chevalier Hantos ic Arttgas. He is at pres-nt being GIANT MAN APE. $150 treated for blood poisoning in the band, and Wri'e fnr price list Bears. Rnakos, Macasrs, etc. Boullerre, French tatto<^ marvel; Prof. J. J. Vox, military ventriloquist; Helena Ashby, as soon as recovered he will open with the CIRCUS AND JUGGLING APPARATUS BERT J. PUTNAM, 490 Washington SC, Buffalo, Bamum A Bailey Circus. CUBS. BATONR. NtiVPX.'nrjL Swid for Catalog New York. physical culture girl, and Prof. Alex Jacksrtn's EDW. VAN WVCK. Clsrlnaatl. 0. Original Mobile Ragtime Jazz Band, including a quartet of singing and dancing comedians. The big top performance this season is a HORSE and PONY PLUMES IN MEMORIAM OF MY BELOVED HUSBAND. For Fbow Parades, Acts and Adverlsln* purpoarc standard one. It shows that great care has Snid fur pri-e UsL M. &CHAEMBS. 612 Metrefolttan been taken In selecting acts of merit and real Ave., Breoalyn, N. Y. drawing qualities. 'The following people ap¬ OTTO KLINE peared at the ear in a numts-r of new equestrian specialties which Show Outfits have the earmarks of class and distinction. They also display much new and stunning costumery. TENTS AND BANNERS Send for Free Na 25 Bargain Booklet, which d:t- placea all fremer nunjbers. R IL ARiIBKL'STEU Hagebaro Fntlro and I*rince Y'ato Fiimlno, Jap¬ VIFO. CO., Sprtngfleid. lUlnoLv anese performers. pres«-nt a number of very at¬ OF EVERY DESCRIPTION tractive spc-clalties. The NIhle Troupe, four Can fill orders very promptly. High-grade workmanship and materials guaran¬ people, featuring Miss Billie NIhle, In a novel tee. Send for Catalogue and Second-Hand List. RUBE MERRIFIELD^IS NOW WITH equlllbristlc act. Senorlta Moralles Is featured in a really wonderful single tight wire act. Advise description of Banners wanted. Will quote special prices. Felix 3forsIIes gives a thrilling bead slide. AaWMILLARDoJRa Numerous attractive trained anhnal acts, ponies, dogs, cakewalklug horses, educated baboons and UNITED STATES TENT &. AWNING CO. a giant is-rformlng elephant are distributed "The I.ArgeHt Show Tent House in the World" tbruout the program. D'^NIIERSSL The clown college Is a prominent feature, with 225-231 North Desplaines St. - . CHICAGO, ILL. 2890 W. SySTiCONEY ISLAND.N Y. Austin King and BUI koitllu as principals. Others arc ”D'>c” Hastings. "SUvert'* Johnson, APRIL 20, 1018

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With th<> »p«nlDK dat<>« of rtrcuwa and rar- —WITH A— n talK In and orar Cloclnnati (aat a|ipr»arhlD(. ,|.itriis of abowfolk are (atbi-rlng In tha Quct-n City. Hore'a a group noticed at tUe Hotel lliviin one night Ia«t Verk: Cbarlca Mi>ark<. I l.fton Sparka, C. H. (Butcb) Prcderirka, all of tbe Kparka Clrcua; L. II. Ileckinan, Kloyd King. J. 'V. ^iedrow. Fred tiollmar, II. C. .\ilaiQ<, IVrt Wbecler. of tbe Uagenbeck-Wallace I. f. fv ^ »- r ^ rinom: Johnny WU^m. tbe Ti-tcrau rider, who m.ik'» rinclnnatl bin booie; W. 8. CtuTry of WEATHERPROOF TONE BRILLIANT, IRRESISTIBLE the Itubln It Cherry 8bow», ••Noaey” Schwab FOOLPROOF VOLUME TREMENDOUS and Top McFarland. TROUBLEPROOF PLAYED LIKE PIANO r.l'd Mltlman, qneen of a'.I.wirn artUta, with ALWAYS IN TUNE ALWAYS READY her apiiaratua. Invaded Wall atreet. New York, CAN BE 11E.\RD MILES NEEDS NO PACKING it the auggeaUon of .\lf. T. Rlngling, and, after WEIGHS ONLY 135 LBS. A SUPERB STREET ADVERTISER m cxblbltluo. Bold Liberty Bonda to the brokers April 5. _ LASTS A LIFETIME BAND AUXILIARY AND SOLOS

If Pr. J. W. Hartlgan, Jr., doean’t enter the YOU TRY THE UNA-FON BEFORE YOU BUY IT. ^i-rvlre soon he will again bo aoi-n witb one of Write foe Catalog F and FREE TRIAL OFFER. llip hU' shows this season. Parry Oray la da'ng well aa manager of the J. C. DEAGAN MUSICAL BELLS, Inc., m Vauz Motor Car Co. at Selma, Cal. Deagan Building, 1760 Berteau Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The Flying Wards will again be the big fea¬ ture with the llagenbeck-Wallace Clroua. They are practicing dally In their large gymnaalum at r.liioiu.ngton. 111. HAGENBECK-WALLACE SHOW

The Leahy Itros. advlae they will not be seen Fred SeyiiKinr will go out on his second season under the white lops this season, being booked with the Hageobeck-Wallace Show as steward, willd up to February, 1013. FOR SALE and la at work getting his outfit In shape. By the way, Fred is the inventor of a vapor gtao rharlcs E. Wheat, tbe aerla.Ut and acrobat, line range, which is very practical, time-saving wUI not troupe this year on account of being and is especially adapted for use on the lot. In the draft, riaaned 2 l>. lie la doing Uovrrn- Ed Ballard's family is home after spending ment work, making sheila aud guns In a fac¬ the winter in the South. Mr. Ballard'a residence tory In Bethlehem, I’a. SEVEN-LION ACT la within two blocks of the Quarters. Mary Sarig, secretary, manipulates an anto- (Frank Spellman was a ca'.ler at the Cincinnati Complete with Steel Arena, Background, Shifting Dens and Props. steering wheel with much dimity and grace, offlee of Tbe Blllteiard last Wcdnesilay. He espe'ially on those Sunday drives. baa arranged to move tbe tracks of tbe C. 8. A STRONG, LIVELY FIGHTING ACT The Cottrell-I'owell Troupe (equestrians) will Alolcrlted Circus to Toledo this week. The show present some new features. o|>rns In Detroit, but there is nothing deUulte Three perfect, vigorous Male Lions, four very fine Female Lions—two "I'arson” Waddell will again be on the show. as to tbe date. proven breeders. Everything new, in the pink of condition. Will con> Doc Waddell points to him with pride. Henry Apples, last season witb tbe Patterson •Vkron, O., vrlll be "clrca^^'sa’’ t'ols season. sider rental for season or entertain instalment purchase from respon¬ Show, will look after tbe ring stock. “Placklo" Willllarason, superintendent of Tie Fparks Circus pulled out of ita winter sible parties. WILLIAM BARTELS COMPANY, props., came in recently. SIg Stelnhauser will quartrra at Carthage. O.. this week for Read- 44 Cortlandt Street, New York. be It's assistant. icg. 0., to begin rehearsals for Its opening William H. (Nirtls, anperintendent. has pur¬ there April SO. chased tha large motor boat, W. M. (Yalg, which has been plying tbe waters of the Ohio. John Q. Robinson rises to remark that that bag punching stunt by the Barnum elephants "Specks.” tbe animal king, and Lafe Prow, Is new, all right, but that hia (Roblnaott'a) who asks "bow many." are wearing as watch elephants did It Brat. charms handsomely mounted Uon claws that "Specks’’ bad collected. They are both super- rr-i ar.d Burkins Hed off" the Mrs. Bnd Gorman spent several days In Louis¬ .ire<'t car advertlsiog for the Siiarks Circus ville, tbe guest of Mrs. James Robinson. against oppoaltlun In Middletown, O. (F -r the Can yon Imagine Jim Farris det-orated with iM-ncfit of those who don't know Middletown has FRANK A. WALTER’S CIRCUS wagon show) WANTS an official badge and armed witb tbe regulation but ui.e car, aud that's a horse car.) IVo gin) Sluglo Acts, doing more than me a,-t: Siile Show Acts, Trap Dnimoier, Slide Ttumbooen. other cinb as a deputy enforcer of the red-eyed lawf Musti-taDs: (Iwk. BUlivwipr. Drtrera Woiiaugnim. iu,dui Wagm Show l>ig>le in all lines. £al and aleei* Fact. Rhode Royal Is preparing to play tbe (Tilcago oti loL tshuw a,wni May 18 near PtllsPurgh. Addresa James Logan baa arrived after wintering at Hot Springs. This wUl be bis second season ' lots" early in the season via the motor truck FRANK A. WALTCR’S OIRCUS, Varaaa. Paaaawivaala. route. with Billy Cnrtls. Will Gentry was down from Bloomington and rddle Jackson, last season press agent for bought two cage wagons and other stuff for tbe tleniry Bros., has altandooed press work for at Winted ior the Hagenbeck-WallMe Side Show Howard Bros.’ Show. least a aeaaoQ, and will be found back on tbe Bert Cole's bas.so profundo will again be beard -se:ason loas- making tbe official annonneementa. Miow with Ringllng Bros. A FTTRONO rRJ-VK TO FE-tmiE. handwaue. MHHIET LADY. ClTUOt* t-Cla.s8 Billposters for Cars, and Banner Men for Bert Wheeler's Brigade. Tliere’s a real friend of the showmen in Min¬ to bear from his otdtime friends, especially R. neapolis. take it from Ike Sewtn. And bis name s. l-lgsby, Wllliaui Ciuoeo and Harry Bo, who was Jack Booavlta’* as- thru.’ iV.. paid Tbe Billboard offlee. Cincinnati, a sisljiit on the ^iwtock Show, Is In charge of ' -‘t last Friday, and recalled a few incidents the mensgeria at N,>rumbega Park. Auburndale, of tbe days wbrn he Iravrleit with tbe Ailam Maseacbusetla. McFarland buys lions I'oiepanch Show, both overland and by rail. Harry \V. la with the 29th Reerult Co. Band as The deer, elk. antelope ami mountain sheep W. H. (Pop) McFarland was In Cincinnati Itrlnetlst, stationed at Ft. Thomas, Ky., but which roam the Colorado forewts are becoming last Friday ana Saturday, aud bought two lions • tpecu to go to Ft. Monroe, Ga., stK»rtly. domestical,il, due to the efficient protection from Charley Sparks, manager of the Sparks glvt-n them by the State Game Cinrmisslon and Circus, for exhibition In the side-show of the John Henry Rice and wKo have left Shreve- the I’nlted States Fore«t Service. It Is no un- John Koblnson Circus, They were shipped to 'ri. I.S. Mrs. RIce baa gone to Chlcagt> to sec comOKm thing to see uisny ,>( these wild anl- Peru, Ind.. Saturday. Rest assured “Pop" la bT •ifter and Mr. Rice la out doing contracting mals grating In the streets of towns bordering not going to fight the tlons: just manage the b>r J, .Augustus Jonra. the Vucotui'ahgr,' national forest. side-show. He was a welcome visitor at The Billboard office while In Cincinnati. lucidentally Hue Enna was marrlrer. 1* talkloc of the great SIww. Fred Bradna. the .li.hn rirltser, baa b«-ea with them for twenty- noted e,|iir*trlan dlrei'tur. di'serxea much credit for the splendid manner in which be b.xa ar¬ OF EVERY DESCRIPTION range,! the IlHS program, assisted by Arthur A BARGAIN TENT MalnwiMsl. Bird Millinan, i|ueen of the wire. " ft by 45 wide walm’r'sY Tn*. IS-ia army tbiok: 9- Is without doubt .tmcrlca’s greatest wire artist, ROY FELTUS BUYS BONDS WRITE OR WIRE US *Ms wills, lera uieil 20 »o4*; 1w *o^J.«ia Ue and Is the cause f >r much comment. Deinty ',’^^1 Seats. 8 high; sine Blues. ,aw ,l,a#«i Finding Marie, tbe little lady In the air. Is new this Roy Feltua, the well-known Bloomlngti^u he*. Cmler Poirs. 2.1 fsrr high; liale rings. I’Tlcw Also Sleepers, Parlor Cars, Flat; s,'ason with the Barnum Show, but never falls (ind.) ath'twragn. was the first mao to suhscribe ■I*" WrlU J. J. ITLiT. Mauagig, tNber Tlieoerw. '•’•tri"e. MallM to captlv.xte her audience. The Hannsford to the Third l iberty Loan In Bloomington. He Family, England's wonderful bareback riders, sent a cablegram from I.lma. Peru. S. A., aub- and Stock Car. featuring "l'>MMlle*.’’ a* usual, are a real bit, scrlMuf for 14 thki worth of bonds. and the same can la- said of the Orrln Ibivenpurt Mr. Feltus and Edward Shipp have been in Tr»u|m of clever ,s|uestrlana. Fretl IVrrick and S.,uth America wrhh the Shipp A Feltus Circus SOUTHERN IRON & EQUIPMENT CO. condition: for sole dttap. Address L. Ella Bradna are doing a very classy riding act. for a number of years, and have achieved much ailT2, TueornaorL N. M. Iironnuncxl by press and public as a riding sueoesg. ATLANTA, GA. 30 APRIL 20, 1IU PANAMA HATS WILL IVfA.KE: LOTS OF MOIMEY FOR YOU HATS THAT ARE WORTH $5.00 EACH, OUR SPECIAL PRICE $12.00 PER DOZ. INVEST $6.00 FOR 6 SAMPLES OF MEN’S and ladies’ indestructible, genuine toyo pan¬ ama HATS. IF NOT SATISFACTORY WE WILL REFUND YOUR $6.00 AND 50c EXTRA FOR YOUR TROUBLE. NO CATALOGS. NO GOODS SENT WITHOUT DEPOSIT. SABATOGA PANAMA HAT CO., 151 Greene St., NEW YORK

CIRCUS WORLD IF YOU NEED >7 WILLIAX J. EILLIAK NICK PETIT, representlnit the Rincllnc inter¬ ests, has been making Pittsburg bis headquarters for some time. ARTHUR BENNETT, formerly of the Sells- Floto Circus, is directing the third Liberty lx>an campaign for the Baltimore district, M. VNY SHOWS are going West this season; the agents are out there on the warpath already. Tes, eren as far as Vancouver. B. 8. McCAFFERTT, the efflclent legal ad¬ juster with the Hagenbeck Show, and who also managed the dining car the last two seasons LIGHT with that circus, says that the rumor about no car this year is wrong. A nicely fitted up lunch You can not afford to place and dining car, with hot coffee the predominating feature, will be one of the pleasures of being your order till you have in¬ with this show. COL. J. C. MILL£R is considering making a vestigated the circus out of the proposed heavywright cham¬ pionship affair. He intends to stage, in addi¬ tion to the bouts, a ropine contest, enlisting all of the principal lariat tl " of the country. Many of these are in New i>,.k at present. IF YOU CAN TELL IT FROM A GENUINE THOMA,S GORDON, of the Bounding Gordons, Is recoTerlng from a severe Illness, which has laid him up all winter. DIAMOND SEND IT BACK (embles the finest ffenoine^^^ooth DANNY RYAN is responsible for tbs bnr- AfHean Gen. with same DAZZLING, RAINBOW UUKU BRILLIANCY (Guaranteed), we will Mod too the iesque vanishing elephant slant In the Garden. DOLLAR TROrPE, several years ago one of the leading acrobatic acts. Is, as Is well known, wondertui, dizulM rainbow brilliancy, GUAKANTL FREE examination. Money back if not pleased, Act quick. State size. Offer limited. no more, bnt its different members are worthily eostomer. Catalorne FREE. AGENTS WANTED. upholding the best circus traditions: George MEXICAN DIAMOND IMPORTING CO. Dept. N. Y. Ue Crwcwa, NEW MEXICO. Zammert la clowning with the Barnum i^bow. (Ezelusive controllers Genuine Mexican Diamonds) Julins Is with the Eugene Troupe, Ernest Is with the Bogaany Troupe and Touy with the Tornados. Mrs. Dollar and girls are doing a dog act in vandevllle, and Dollar himself It In Get the Big Cro'wds, IVf ake IVfore IWloney the aotomoblle business in New York. Gel the Big Ckowds cooilng ytsir way. Every Carnival and Con* O ARTIE NEI.£iON, son of Bob of the old Nel¬ cmslon Man knows the crersd foUo.ts the bei«t lighted placesL Every son Family, Is now doing comedy acrobatics and line of business la "Ughllng up." THE AKRON GiAS LAMP OO. clowning with the B. A B. Show. line offers the best indepeiiueot lighting equipment to be bad. Hun¬ JOE SITSSEI.L, late of Bplssell Bros. & i dreds of Carnival and ConcesBlon Men have used the line for yrora Mark, Is clowning with the Barnum 8how. irMre la a lighting euulpment made for evoy use—also cooking equip¬ SPADER JOHNSON, Frank MeStay and Shorty AMERICAN ment tot coffee, wafliee, popcorn, etc Use the l>est and make more money. Pierre Hart are not with the B. A B. this year. MORE LIGHT—MORE PROFIT. They are doing an act In conjunction with Tom Hart, Everett Hart, Billy Hart, Kid Kennard More light at less cost—INCTLEASB 'niE PROFITS. Akron Gas Tamp outfits are easy u> operate, no trouble to set up. are heavily and Phil Keeler in vaudeville, called The Eight SHOWMAN’S LAMP nickel-plated—last a life time at lorseet operating cost. Stoves oper¬ Com Cob Cut-Ups. It would be difficult to find I ate from same lank used for ligh'ing. another eight performers who can so fully live up to the title of the act. 600 CANDLE POWER J. H. &NYDER. OF THE GREAT SOUTHERN SHOWS. WRITES: CHARI.EY’ MARTIN is singing with the band “Having used your Gas equipment aU last seaaon and found same In the Garden and creating much favorable com¬ saUMactory will use It this seesen sgala.** This is the kind of letters ment. we get continually. Built substantial to stand the SAM McCRACKEN, in addition to bis circus Special Prices to Concessions and Carnivals. and other shows at Luna Park,. Coney Island. ^ hard knocks. Handy, safe, Write now for complete ealalog and Special Low Prices Quoted to N. Y., this season. Is going to have a lot of Camltal and CoDoa>sloo Men. Everything to fully Guaranteed—Act Now. donkeys, ponies, camels and elephants for chil¬ neat in appearance. dren to ride, which will undoubtedly become a AKRON GAS LAMP CO^ Ml Hith SL, Akros, Ohio, U. 1 A. 40o<. 9. uatws. very popular source of amusement for the kid¬ dies. THE STTNDAY HOTEI. SCANDAL CLUB wlU NO SHADOWS soon go into session. The location of the No. 1 Club I am not permitted to divulge at present, Nothing to set up. Hang it up but branches will spring up all over the country. CARRIED iN ART BORELIaA. the clown of a thousand and light it—that’s all. Noth¬ mmi laughs, will be with the Ringiing Brothers this jsRow mim, STOCK FOR year. Fred Belmont will work with him. ing to take apart, set it in case EVER SEE A BULLFIGHT? Ever see a ADVERTlStNO All toreador hold a red flag In front of the bull? and you’re off. Has automatic ^UTHO^APHiaS, Well, If you have. Just tell Warren Irons that IINFS Of AMUSEMENT yon heard he was going out with a circus again. cleaner. Wind shield for out¬ \ niwyork' WHEN THE LAST SECTION WAS I.ATE. and EJI0RAVERS BUSINESS you were hot and hungry, and you tramped two ST. LOUIS miles along a dusty road, with not a restaurant door use. Easy to light, easy in sight, and evonftially reached the lot and ISImoeoC MAILED UPON REQUEST, saw the flag up, and yon tore into the cookhouse to clean. Traveling cases for and the steak was so tough you could not eat THEATRICAL CATALOGUE. No. 15 of Drsmatic. Repertoire. Stock. Vaudeville. Comedv elf It, did you get mad? one, tw’O or three lamps. We FAIR CATALOGUE o1 Races. Aviation. Auto Races. Motordrome, Slock. Auto Horse ShooS elf WHAT IS THE WEIGHT OF A STRINGER when carried acrots the shoulder? make anything you want in MAGIC CATALOGUE nl Hypnotic Mind Readinq. Soiriluslism. Maqic. Hand Cull. e

I APRIL 20, 1018

prejadice, for Be« Ho 1« Just as good a Irienent with the circus was in with Broncho Bob Boone’s Mexico Ranch Wild IPl.’S when he had the downtown ticket oIBce West (or eight years, writes he Is at the above with the Oollmar Bros.* Show. Since the close address and would like to hear fmtn all friends. of the Uollmar CMrcna that season he had been Blstiilie McKinney writes from the home of connected with Van Noy-Interstate Co. (rail¬ • he Blanche McKInney-L. M. Hunter Racing road news and ^teI-_Mrvlee) of KaoMa Chry as i'oniMnatloa as fellowt; “Am very busy now do¬ stand agent at Ft, Worth, _Honston and_ Austin,_ ing my own booking. I do my own riding and Tex. The rcmalus were shipped to Valley Falla, chariot rai-e driving. Have N-en asked several Kan., whese the funeral wjis held Monday after¬ times thru The Billboard to expresa m.v oplnlona. noon, April 8. 1 ride aide saddle now and always did, aitho I have Is-en accused of doing the 'atrlde* riding. 1 only did thia on one occasion at a time when EIGHTY-NINE CARS REQUIRED my aide saddle was broken. Col, Cody did not like the ‘stride* riding for women and Instructed me never to again do any ’stride* riding in hla Chicago, April 13.—Eighty-nine cars are re¬ arena when powalble to avoid it. He reiiueated quired to carry the mammoth array of the Ring- me to teach all women employed on the ahow to ling Bros.' equipment from the winter quarters ride a a'de saddle. We are featuring rharint at Baraboo. W’ts., to Chicago for the season’s ra.es and Roman standing races that are real opening at the Coliseum. The Rlngllng outfit apeed events At the BInte Fair at Hot fipringii travels like the quartermaster’s department of we raced a half mile In seconds, "rhe Blll- a huge army, and there is much the same careful •siard has so often aiMiken of cliarlot races as ivmsideration to detail that la to be found in the an sltrartlon. We hare if in a large, clean management of a properly equipped army. The wa.v on our program. This season we wll! carry enomioiia equipment is so well In hand that It ‘••gilt nnmlier owe acta, fnurtei n head of horses, can be plM<-^ with the ease that a single trunk •••veil talent,.,I In new and attractive cos- Is carried from a depot to a hotel room—and In GIRL TO HANDLE AND TALK ON SNAKES—Mua tiimes. tbsiktsl solid from June to October quicker time. reliable and a laity ai all Unm Gml aaiary ta at simie of the biggest fair dates In the right party Aildrfoa J.LMT3« W KANIL «27 VJia 8L, rhUadelphla.. tVnnaylvarJa. the roiinlry. Home of the acta arc chariot races, horse raetui and purse rnees—all r'si NDW SDLE MANAGERESS t tents. M. Hunter la one of Col. Ciidy'a PONIFQ NIDGETS. 2S Inch. tTS. For May ilelivro. -t'so somn handaniD-' srrv- tsnioiis pieked sixteen istwboy hneking hivs" Mm. IL-rt Earles, formerly .\mclla, "Ciantess,*’ [tivl and solid ,v>lof*>l Sh.sv and lAva.st ruiilen FB.VNK riders. He U from Rig Cri-ek, W.r, (ranch). 1 Is now sole maiiagcrcse of Hans aud Oretel. orig¬ Birm SR., I*. ‘I B.« ISII, Cini-lnnau. Ohio. hare distance rider and really rode inal tango midgets. This Interesting trh> will long-dlstaDca racaa.** be with Rlngllng Bros, this aeaaon. t 32 e B APRIL 20, 1918

Bonree the receipts were greatly Increased, and CLOSING OF ONTARIO FAIRS it is coDcIualve that another free gate will pre¬ vail at this year's fair. August 1.3-18. Arthur To Be Opposed in Every Way OHIO FAIRS TO GIVE R. Owens is secretary of the association. Buffalo, N. Y., April 13.—.\t an emergency COUNTY TOWNS VISITED meeting of tbe BoaiM of Directors of tbe tin W. S. S. AS PREMIUMS tarlo Kali Fairs Asaodatloo held last we<-k In the offices of Superintendent J. Lss'kle Wilson, Ocala, Fla., April 13.—Plans are af<.>ot here rarllament Buildings, and presided over by to make tbe annual Marion County Fair, to be Tresident W. S. Scarff of Durham, Ont., it was held here next November, the biggest ever, and d<*clded to optKJse In every piaialble way the Practically Every County Board in the State Has the following officers, who are also the board of cliwing of fairs and exhibitions until after the directors, have been announced; U. S. Hall, war as projHsicd by W. K. Kay, member for president; Nathan Mayo, vice-president; K K. MIssimiuol, gue>>ec. In a notice of motion re Agreed To Pay at Least Part of Its Prizes Edwards, secretary, and C. \V. Hunter, treas¬ cently presented In tb<* liomlnlon House. There urer. The board baa vlsltivl all the jirinclpal are .330 fall fairs In Ontario, and I’resbient towns of tbe county, including Ketldick, Evln- Scarff declared that In most cases prize lists in This Manner—Meeting Held To Bton, McIntosh. Cltra and Si>arr. and hai, U-en bad iH-en lncreasea not Indicate, how¬ proportion of {iremlums in tloverument “baby ficially opened her 1918 flying scasog tiefore ever. that there will be any less raring than boDda." NO MINEOLA FAIR great crowds of people. She ex(>ect8 to make usual; It merely shows that this year tbe trend To each of the eecretarles of the county and many flights in the near futnre to help raise seeD'a to be against stakes. This year, from money to win the war. Independent fairs has gone a telegraphic re Mineola. N. Y'., April 13.—For the first time early Indications is going to be “an off year,” quest from the Ohio War-Sarings Committee to in 27 yeans no fair will be beld at tbe Mineola and class p^•grauM will predominate. The large arrange for distribution of War-Savings Stamps grounds this fall. At a recent conference be¬ FIRST OF SOUTHERN INDIANA entry for the Urami Circuit atakes and the few as premiums. It is not expected that this jilan tween members of the Nassan-Queens Agricul¬ half-mile track offerings that have closed would will be followed rigidly, as partial cash pay¬ tural Association, owner* of the grounds, and Indicate that tlwre la no shortage of trotte.'s and ments must be made in some instances, where Major C. H. Smith, of the United States Army, Osgood. Iml., April 13.—Tbe Klpley V'ounty pacers whose owners think them good enough an exhibition inTulTes expense on the part of to battle In the stake events. it was agreed to turn over tbe gnsiDds to tbe Agrlcnltural .4sso<'latioo's fair, to be hekl here the exhibitor. government for a convalescent botfpital. The Jnly 16-19, will be the flntt of tbe Southern In¬ Meeting In Columbus this week to arrange regular driving matinee* at the gronnds. how¬ diana t'ircuit, and plans are already being made details for tbe War-Savings Stamp premium APPOINTS SUPERINTENDENTS ever. will be contlnnei] for the eoMier** amuse¬ fur the biggest fair held in recent years. The ment. racing pnigram will include four trots and four (>ace8 for $.3artments of tbe 1918 fair to To Assist in Food Production Washington. Oa,, April 13.—The dlreetor* of 6-9: Franklin. August 13-16; I ebanon, .\ugnst be held here 8e|>lembcr 10-13. Those named tbe East U«s>rgia Fair Association beld their 20-23; CrawfordavUIe. August 27-30, and Sbelby- are: Horse .'okaoe Inter-State Fair News |s just tbe grounds. New land will be secured a*.d cided to plant a larger garden this year than It Park Association members were so enthnsiaetie off tbe press, and is a credit to tbe fair officials this will be used fur tractor demonstrations ant did in 1917. and aa soon as weather conditiona over tbe plan of a free gate fair that arrange¬ responsible for It. The paper has four columns, farm marbinrry. A contest of tractors w II will permit a crop of garden stuffs will be ments were made for tbe first free fair of and Its first edition hts four pages. The big also be held. Additional parking apace for plant^. Johnson County. There waa necesaarlly some Spokane Inter-State Fair wlU be beld Septem¬ autolsts is to be provided. Secretary Hlghby la devoting a great deal question as to tbe ability to put it across, but ber 2-7. The officials of this year's o-ganlzv- of time seeking suitable attractions and aa- by persistent efforts on tbe part of a few tlon are: Thos. S. Griffith, president; James C. snres all that there will be something for every of the officers $860 was raised by the sale of Cunningham, treasnrer, and Maurice Oppen- CHANGE OF DATES taste, with thrills galore. A contract has been free fair certificates of stock. From every heimer, secretary. signed with Messrs. Erdman and liainline whereby the fair management takes over the La Fayette. Ind., April IS.—Tbe TIppeeasoa Princess and Douglas opera houses daring the County Fair will be held this jresr September 9 week of the fair, and at both bouses there will to 13. Inclusive, instead of the datea originally be a program of vaudeville acts especially se¬ announced by Secretary C. W. Travia. lected from the many that are booked. In all OSCAR V. BABCOCK there are 24 amusement feature* contracted for COVERED SHOW TRACK tbe fair. Most of them are entirely new to Performing the Largest and Most Sensational Act in the Outdoor Show World the Wyoming F^lr. tho the best of last year's Addms permajK'Utljr, 3 SturfU Street, Wbithrs#, MsssachuMit*. featnres have been retained. Shelbyrllle, Tenn., April 13.—Rain does not Baxter Adams will be here egain with bis interfere with the Be«lf'>rd Cuonty Fair, as tha airplane, and Carver's jumping horses, with association has a covered show track. This fa'r tbe Girl in Bed, have been engaged for a return Is one of the drat on t' e Teoneaece n*calt. and visit. Then the White Hussar Band, which de¬ will be held August 11-18. F. h. Thompaoa it lighted thousands la.«t year. Is coming once secretary of rac.ng; T. 1’. Green, manager of mo-e. Another act that has been cluserll 13.—The White County Agvl- a reproduction of a portion of Ihe European rultur:il As..«rlatl<>n will bold Its fortk-tb sn hattleflcld, to be known as No Man's Land. MARENGO, IOWA, FAIR null fnlr this yesr August IiO-24. aiul tbe pcs- The exhibition will consist of practical work peels for a b'g one u<-ver looked better, states leg trenches under the command of wounde-1 ! Fred C, runiney, secretary. This Is purely an allied soldiers. According to the plans there $ Dayi and NitMa. SEPTEMBER 10,11,12,13,14. agricultural district and tbe mps are looking will be four kinds of trenches—communicating, fne. It was at first thought advisable not to cover, fire and traverse—just as s"- fo tn I li dd a fair th a year considering the dldk-ulty "over there.” In addition there will be dng- our cation Is In, but after confi-rrlng with the ents, bomb-proofs, signal atatton*. loard of .\grli'n1ture the aswjclatloD de sniping stations, observation staM ms. crows' elded that tbe t'me Is opportune to put fo»fh nests, supply tracks and barbwire entangle¬ eatra efforts to have the biggest fs'r yet held. ments. . $2,500 to be spent in Free Attractions. It already has been arranged that the trench¬ S. G. SNYDER, Secretary, Marengo, Iowa. es will be manned hy wounded allied soldiers CIG OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT In there proportions; Twenty U. S. sc,;, dlers, twenty British and Csndlaa wJ- K'inkakce. Ill., AtII 1.3—Th" Kvnkakee Ii dlera and ten from oth-'r sill'd naM'ns, such as Italy. France and P.elginm. Thet-* terHtste lair la maklug (Ians for having a I'.g WANTED-FIRST-CUSS CARNIVAL COMPANY outdoor entertalnroeot during Its fair, August soldiers will give concerts s^d varletr enter¬ tainments such as are furnished for the amuse¬ -FIAT RATE- ~ 24-31. The officers of the past year, C. K- ment of the men on the actual battle'-ort. acl Mlller, president; C. E. Koblnsou. vl-e-pre 1 will hsve the privilege of offeflrg for sa'e to dent: I en Hmcll, secretary, and W. W. tbe rnbltc goods and souvenirs made by them- DUBOIS COUNTY FAIR, HUNTINGBUR6, IND., AUG. 5-10 Schroeder, assistant secretary, have been re selves. elected for the eoming season. Altho the war No Msu’s T and will occupy a space approx¬ AddreM GIL* C, LANDGRCBC, Secretary altoatinn la slightly affecting the amusement imately SOOxl.'iO. James PatterBon, answer. (Contlnoed on page 33) APRIL 20,1918

PORTABLE STEEL BUILDINGS Becoming More and More of Fixture at Fairs and Parks

New York, April 13.—The portable i>te*'l baihiing is destined tliia seaiion to enter more than ever into tbe busiiieea life of all parks and FLETCHER MADE MANAGER resorts where boildlngs must he of tbe sort that 4'harles Fletcher, speed ami fancy skater of can easily be put up, readily eonrerted to I'lnclnnatl, O., who has been on the etaff of rbanges an(k tiiat are attractive and pnctleal. ihe .Stratford Roller Itink, Itu<-bekter, N. Y., Tbe steel building which is portable has long lias Just been appointed directing manager of sinca passed tbe experimental stage. It Ins iii(. Stratford by i-'rank E. Solomoo. prcgirletor been tried out and has secured a foothold in iiid owner of the rink. Young Fletcher is prob- mnny and varied locations, where It serves tunny ..hly the youngest rink manager in the game to- imrposes. But now seems to be the time when ila.v. Islng Just twenty years old. He started the fair and park people have tx-gnn to recog hie career in the skating game at the Music niie the fact as never before that in t’le port¬ Hill itluk, Cincinnati, under tbe tutelage of able steel building they have something that .Ic-se Carey, the past season going with tbe nothing else can offer them. The concess'.on Stratford as an instructor, later being made men have come to understand that here is some¬ Itiai- manager and flna.ly succecni, 0th Co., 3rd Training Battalion. ir>Hth years ago are worth more to«Iay than they were iNjs.t Brigade, Camp Sherman, Chlllicotbe. O. then. Tlie buildings fit a peculiar need of the TO ENTER TRAINING CAMP concessioner. At fairs it is possible to make a quick change of location tu meet the moving C. Shellle Charles, well-known rdler rink | tide of tbe public. manager and the paat seamm at the Criterion I The buildings are suitable for stock, agri¬ Ktnk, Oswego. N. Y., is now making h.a head ! culture or ony other fair purpose.j. • They are quarters at Port Oglethorpe. Ga., where he is 1 . Just the thing for the shooting gallery or skee tn tbe oflicera' training camp. Charles is a , balL No nails or rivets are used and the bnild- nrtlve of Wjnston-Sal-m, N. C., and baa won i I ing can be taken down and erected without a many honors In all parts of tbe country In va- j ' particle of loss for nails or material. So slmp'e r ims skating i-ontests. Manager Charles will | Photos Like These ; Is the construction that the ordinary typo of N- succeede*! at the Criterion by W. B. Bats- I nnskllled labor can do the work—all bnt the ferd of Syracuse. , building of the foundations. The big buildings EMPLOYEES* BENEl-'IT ' are made clear span without any posts or with posts as wanted. One or tw-o men ran put up The Mnslc Hall Rink. Cincinnati, held a a very large building almost in the twinkling post season benefit for tbe enqiloyees of the If you want to make of sn eye. It is not necessary to sort the sec¬ rink Tuesday night. April 9. tjuite a large S'J.noO this year write to- tions out as they are made so that any section crowd was on banil. and tbe receipts were day—now—for full Infoc- will fit right in. The windows are standardized propiirtioned among all employees. A feature matloo absolutely free. to be of the same width as the sections, making of ihe evening was a two-mde race, wliich them changeable with the sections anywhere. resulted with Elmer Schubert. Cincinnati Cham- I MANUFACTURERS Another feature of tbe buildings which at pton. In tbe lead; Midge Kieff, of Reading, DAYDARK SPECIALTY CO.'■ y 2820 Bcatoi St., tl. LOUIS, MO. this particular time has an unusual appeal is Pa., second, and Willie Hayew, third. The the fact that they can be transported with re'-<^ed time was 5:35. Another exciting race economy. They pack in compact form so that was staged between veteran Jesse Carry and a there is no waste space. With all these facts s to | s Els in Climaxes of Daring Achievements. which Is to open September 30, and continue .trading. Pa., where b- has a lease <« tbe Ctr- for four days. The dates have recently been -m a Park Roller Rink. Ylinager Carey has No. 62 Madison Avenue, MEMPHIS. TENN changed because of a conflict with the former iies-n advise*! by the Chlctg*> Ri>Iler Skate C*>. dates and the Vernon Fair. -Yn automobile fbst his new equipment of skates and a sur. show and tractor contest may be additional fea¬ fa-'ing machine sbviubl be In Reading by Ihr tures this year. Arrangements will also be tinir of bia arrival In that city. made to have at least one running race each EASTER.N SPEED EVENTS CHICAGO” RacingSkates day. The first series of New Y'ork skating ra<-e» was announced this we*-k for .\i*ril l*i a* the St. ARE USED BY THE FASTEST MEN IN THE GAME ANNUAL ELECTION HELD Nicholas Rink, Wi W. 6dth strv-»-t. The fea. lure event was billed as a mat*-h race "between ^ ^ skate that will pull you R. Englingtoo, holder *>f the half ao*l tw*v ndle Eastern cbamploDsbIps, representing the through many a race, ask for our No. N* w Y'ork R*>I|rr Skating Club, and Joe F*irresl. Ps'lfie Coast Champion, nnd i>**w a member 610 RACER with Maple Rollers. of the r. S. Ma'Ine Corps, statinne-1 at the Pld1a*1e|pbla Navy Yard. WARE A CAU.KK A we|.-v>me caller at the Cincinnati oflico of 224 N. Ada Street, Chicago, III Tr PIIINiord last w.-ek was Ralph W'are. of the Chicago Roller Skate Co., who was in tbe yuern City rti a short bnalnrsa trip. . . . FOR RENT- CONTRACT WITH WORLD AT HOME mi.VTF0RD EVENTS Tbe Stratford Roller Skating Club, Roches¬ large Floor Space Suitable lor Roller Skating Rink or Dance Hall retersbnrg. Va., April 12.—R. Willard ter, N. Y., will bold some amateur racro on Eanes. necretary-general manager of the South- the night of April 17 at the Stratfonl Uink. Situated in Gxpoaition Bldg.. Boardwalk and Kentucky Ave., Atlantic City, N. J, side Virginia Agricnltural and Indnstrlal Ex¬ .-mong the amateur class entrants are Charles Address MANAGER, Exposition Bldg., Atlantic City, N. J. hibit Fair, to be held here for five days snd n)-irhrr. Rochester rbampiuD; Sam G«o*lman. nights, October 15-19. bss closed a contract rtito Parln. Bay Slack. Herman Sombke an I with Harry R. Piui during the past winter, and Macon. Ga., .April 13.—Harry C, Robert, sec¬ retary of the Georgia State Fair, which is t*» ious l*> get In touch with rink managers who has found much euevess in boiuing a series of have found siireews with tbe various novelty fast races. open Its gates here October 30, has signed with Bltrirtlons. Manager Wooilward would be will¬ tbe Johnny J. Jones Exposition Shows to furnish ing t*« evrhaege Ideas with other managers In LOGANSPORT PORTABLE the midway attractions at this year's fair. Se*-- th# game. Anderwn A Johnson hive opened their porta¬ retary Robert also reports that he has closed ble roller rink for tbe summer season at Logans- with six swell free acts, and will announce short¬ PASSED THBC CINCY Ing with pcetahle and park rink monagfva. pc>rt, Ind.. and report a good business. ly tbe racing card and the band contracted with. :en 'laia address 219 Blaadlas St, Utlcai, N. Y. Baby Margsiv-t •'bapman passed thru Clnetn- natl last Tbui^lay nlgbt en runte to IJttle ALL FREE ACTS BY W. V. M. A, lay M Nmi m4 Um4 Rolbr SUIm RcK-k, Ark. This |»«T was destroyed. Tbe FOR SALE Iowa of fl,-Va> U not covered by Inauranoe. PialaMa Rnllrr SOs'lng Rink cbeapi Champaign, 111.. April 13.—S*vmc of the fea¬ ture fair attractions of Wallace M. Ewing, of OCT. IS. I«. 17. 1918, FORK UNION. VA. w. lOHiA 6ih Am. iHw Midnas, loww GET TVRREST PARK RINK this city, will bo tbe Ewing’s Z*

the week starting April 20, and in addition be J. F. MURPHY SHOWS has contracted two other weeks to follow in Akron, each being under a strong committee. Subscribe to $2,200 Worth of Third L. J. HETH HAS FORMIDABLE Booked to follow Akron is the strongest auspices possible in Canton. Liberty Loan Bonds Akron, which bat been closed to cnrnlvala for three years, is without a doubt enjoying tbe most On Saturday morning, .^pril 6, a bulletin was LINE-UP OF ATTRACTIONS prosperous timea in its history, and as there it placed in the renter of the midway of the an enormona number of people employed within a J. F. Murphy Shows asking everybody con¬ few blocks of tbe aliow grounds tlie result should nected with the show to subscribe to the Third be a clean-up. Tbe third week in Akron Is Liberty L>an. and by one o'clock the following downtown, within one block of tbe Post Office. bad done their bit: J. F. Murphy, g.100; F'rltx Begins 1918 Tour in East St Louis, Occupying The Children’s Playground Carnival is heavily Biel, g-IO: Sam Gross, t-TOO; Dt'los M. (Bristol, billed, and there are various promotions under gLIX); F.ddle Fine, glUO; Tom Hudgins. glOO: Joe way, including a popularity contest, a homely Kitchen. SKX); I’rof. G«>rge 1*. Cole, $100; Same Lot Used Last Year—Weather Cold man contest, a popular athlete contest and vari¬ Happy Jack Eckert, $MI; W. F, Latham. $M; ous children's contests, together with an auto¬ Miles S, Beamer. g-'iO; Margaret Stanton, g50; mobile rontesL Jewelry, Liberty Bonds and Kutb Hudgins. g.'iO. 1a>uIs Friedell, $50; M. P. Opening Night, But Large Crowds Turn Thrift Stamps are among tbe prixea. Tate, g.'iO; J. B. Cullen, $.50; Morris Brown, $50; All of tbe new fronts of the Superior Shows J. W. Uayaer. $.50: Harvey Windsor, $.50; II. F. Out and Are Well Satisfied are receiving their finishing touches, tbe etec- Engleking, $50; Miss Clyde Webb, $.50; Slax triclaits have finished their work and the whole Zelenko, $.50; /eke Shumway, $50. The total effect is most pleasing. It would be advisable amountr"t Iteantifnl Capt. Si-ott. assisted by Mrs. Mabel iCheerfull in the line-up that were not complete, but at the may have a reminder of the first days of the fronts on the Benson Midway is the panel which Gardner. Then there will be J. C. Miles' Georgia same time all shows were able to give perform- Wild West shows when Bnffalo Bill in the ’80s adorns Irwin's D(« & Pony Show. Eddie O'Brien Minstrel Show, George Hammond's 10-in-l. Cor¬ anecs. Tbe lot was arranged in circle aliape, exhibited In the en on the racetrack at Ohar- is building one exactly like it for hie athletic nell's Cabaret and a single pit Snake Slmw. wlth the usual line of attractions down thru the (cr Uak Park. After a lapse of thirty odd years show. These are all the shows that have been framed center. A lietter impression of this aggregation > diow ground opposite the main entrance of up to this time. However, building will continue can be had by glancing over the following list: tbe Grand Circuit racetrack la offered for rent i NOW KNOWN AS SANISCO CO. aher the show takes the road until there are at First we find the 10-ln-l or the Big Cirrus Side- for attractions. Cntll the IncorporatloD of the least nine shows on the midway. The merry go- Show, owned by Mr. Heth and managed by Artie Connecticut Fair Association these grounds were round and ferria wheel were purchased from Shields. It contains nine pits, and is a show not available for outside attractions. A sale of The firm formerly known as the Sanitary Ice Dave I-achman. worth while. Next is Prof. Kanthe's Athletic the property to James G. Lacey, a real estate Cream Sandwich Co., of Milwaukee, Wis., now L. C. Gillette, who has for years piloted eir Show, consisting of three men and one lady, operator of Hartford, places before the show bears the name of the Sanisco Co. The reason cnaes, is the general agent. Fred Elxor, of wagon boxers and wrestlers. Seblomberg's Society Div- people of the country a desirable location for for the change was the length of the former show fame, is secretary-treasurer. The show Is Ing Girls, with four divers, is a nicely framed show purposes. One of the strong features about title, and as the company has the word Sanisco going Into the far Northwest and West, and Is attraction, with tbe tank in the renter of the this location is the facilities offered by tbe copyrighted the management decided to use It to winter in California.—LITTLE UEOllQK ring deep in tbe ground. Kelly Bros.’ Dog and street railway company. as a firm name. The Sanisco Co. has a new ice ROnitMOSEK. Pony Circus, which gives a varied program of - cream sandwich machine made of white porce¬ lain, perfectly insulated, and has the firm's new clrcns features. The wire-walking number of AKRON AND CANTON TO MARTIN ROBERTS’ UNITED SHOWS tlie show is especially clever. Now comes Cbas. _ patented wafer feeding device attached, making Strlokler’s Anatomleal Museum, followed by the _ , .v- a_•_ the machine absolutely sanitary, as the oper¬ feature show. Revelation, a really meritorious at- agent for the Superior ator's bands do not touch the cream or wafers. Bremen, Ga., April II.—The Roberts Cnlteil . Shows are now in their sixth week, and all l» traction, managed by Mr. Ranger. It baa a beau- for Jv' The feeder works perfectly, never missing a as well as could be expe<'ted. Last week in tifni dome front, a five-piece orchestra and a with tbe Children’s Playground Committee, for wafer. West Point was the best, even tho it rained program consisting of levitation, illusions and songs. Next is Princess Marlon, a midget, Saturday. J. Stanley Roberts has surrounded himself with weighing 28 pounds, and an excellent entertainer, a capable staff, consisting of Charles U. Mr combined with a very neat frame-up. Next is Carty, assistant manager; Al R. Cole, general Dick Wayne’s Happy Canyon Dance Hall. The agent; Sam Acb, promoter: E. B. Braden, super front is much better than tbe average, and tbe Intendent of concessions, snd C. M. Pate, train attraction is very carefully managed. Next we master. The line-up of shows and concessions al have Snake Old, with a pit 30 feet long and this time comprises Roberts' llerrx'hell Spillman containing nearly a hundred snakes. swing, Rulierta' ferris wheel, Roberts' 15-ln-L We now come to Earl Pertle’a silodrom. called K ;«.i*ARMW CMonr iiC'AU. managed by W. T. (Baldy) Swain; Roberts' t)ld the Wall of Death, a splendid attraction. Dad I’lantstiou, managed by Wm. Hopkins; RotuTts' Sbielda’ Mabel Show was next, and we fonnd has heen cocceoM as tho beet mcney enter, the cesleat erected Cabaret, managed by Hugh Lasbley; Ewell's Dad all smiles. Elmer ColUna baa tbe tbree- aod best buUt uvachlne, ae wall m the looat aUracUve rUhog Jungleland, managed by Mrs. John Ewell; abreast swing and Eli wbeel and a new whip, Rub«Tts' Garden of Allah, managed by Frank device in the wide, wide world. owned Jointly by Collins and Heth, will arrive I Tippett: C. C. Clarke's cookhouse, Mrs. Clarke's on the next loL Charles Striokler’a Butterfly ball game, Kent A Lovett's pillows. A. E. Girl is a brand new show, framed along original Kuehn's beauties and Jewelry, 811m Lanta's Jew¬ lines. Walter Bemays has tbe band, which at elry, Dave Hoffman's roll-down. Fields’ two ball present consists of sixteen pieces, bat will be ^THE BEDOUIN” games. King's set spindle. Eddie Hubbard's cigar increased to twenty on tbe next lot. Spring Edl'aoD. nlU give you full dttalit, gg wcQ as deecfSbe S number of other wheel, Lurile Smith's hall game, W. W. Potts' Among the concessioners are Artie Mosier, bam Perfect Porubie Parker Product* Write for a free copy to Kewpies. Mrs. B. H. Braden's candy wheel. A. ToU-down; Kineannon, long range shooting gal¬ C. Vanvalkenburg's dart gallery and cigaret lery; Mrs. Artie Shields, dart gallery; Miss C. W. PARKER, WsrlTt UrteH AnneaMit loiMe'. LEAVENWORTH, KANSAS shooting gallery. Johnny Williams' devil's bowl Davis, vase bowling alley; Fred Calkins, Jew- ing alley, clothes pins and aerial swing ball, Mrs. dry hoopla and spot-tbe-apot; Charles PhilUoo, Wm. Hopkins' ball game. Dot McCarty's bathing cookhouse; Earl Reed, clothespin rack; Graham girls hno|ila, H. E. Jones' glass spindle, Dutch Davie, vase roll-down; Charles Morris, Jewelry , Kllgour's fountain pens, Mrs. W. T. Rwaln's fishpond; Will Alexander, dolls and dog store; Juice. O. B. Bradley, candy race track and novelty The ladles of the show have organised an Over pool game; Oscar Marqnard. fruit store (this is There Club, and hold a meeting once a week, at a splendid concession); Margaret Howard, cig¬ which they knit and turn their stuff over to the arette gallery: Violet West country store; Earl local chapters of the Red Cross. Mrs. J. Rtanley Howard, Jewelry roll-down; Fred Calkins, Jew¬ ALLAN HERSCHELL C0„ INC Rolierts, who has been confined in a hospital In elry hoopla; S. E. Duffy, baby rack and duck Jacksonville, Fla., for the past eight weeks. Is pond: E. C. Hennon, soft drinks and confec¬ well on her way to recovery. Jimmie Moore, the tions; C. McDowell, kill tbe kaiser bail game; high diver, has Joined from the Morris Millet Elisabeth Brown, cat rack; L. Hoecker, flower Shows.—MAC. store; May King, Jewelry roll-down; Bose Stan¬ ley, palmistry; M. Winer, Arkansaw kids; L. C. Hetb, blanket store; Princess Naoma, mystic GREATER SHEE8LEY SHOWS reader: Reed, candy wheel; Arthur Beard, ham pan Joint; Dan Simpkins, candy floss; Charles Famous fm their beautiful design and the many nod- Capt. Sheesley has purchaaed the merry-go- Phllllon, popcorn wagon; Otto Koblman, high rm ImproveBMnts of merit. Patent horse hanger round of Mr. Martin, and now owns solely all striker, and Mrs. L, J. Hetb with a hoopla won¬ hooks, ralent telescope under horses, clear plstfonna. the rides with the show. The shows are by derfully well stocked and handsomely arranged. hinged cmtupole. countendisfl, clutch, brake, pul¬ far better than ever ^fore and there are more The executive staff comprises L. J. Heth. ley and gears roostantly assemblrd. roller bearings, of them. I'rof. Blanco baa Ibe band, and Mr. 011 ••‘Wl wired for slevtric light, without loose bolts, quickly manager: Mrs. L. J. Hetb, treasurer; George Sheesley has purchased a calliope which hat assembled, makes It ‘HTR PORTABLE machine of tiern placed upon an auto truck. The new Mendelsohn, secretary; Earl Enos, general today. It's a real attraction. Don't overlook IL cages purchased from Howe's Great I/mdon Write for partlculan. SbowB have b*-en painted. Percy i'hllilpa has accepted a position with Cncla Rwm'a secret BERGER SUCCEEDS BOYD ALLAN HERSCHELL CO.. Inc. aervlce forces stationed at Newport News. Mr. Kheetley has purchased apartments ts an I^rry Boyd, who etarted ont at freneral ai^t NORTH TONAWANDA. N. Y., U. S. A. Investment at Washington. There are nine of of Dorman Jc Kranae Shows this season, severed them and the price was 'way np yonder. Ha hSs connection with the show after four weeks' also haa invested In several other enterprises. of aervlce at Fayetteville, N. C. He was suc¬ Over Fifty Years of Exclu¬ Including a toy manufacturing concern In New ceeded by Louis J. Berger. York City. As Mr. Hiatt has been unable sive Carroasell Building to return to the show from the aanltari- A, * (Bslahilshed IMT ) um at Anniston Victor Lee haa taken FRAMING ATHLETIC SHOW over the CIrcua flIde-Bbow in bia place; Howard Robinson, formerly of the Oole Broa.* Shows, baa Joined and will handle the auditing Colonel George E. Snyder, the well-known DENTZEL ■■nd lli-nrv Fulkciidorf, trainer of Consul, the promoter, and George Spartos, the Greek wr<-s- Man A|>«, has purchased a llama, which he ta tler, were callers at The Billboard office, Cln breaking to drive as an ad for bis troupe. Mrs. einnatl. April 11, and announced that they are CARROUSELLS Falkendorf baa pnrrbad the bigb striker of framing an athletic outfit to bear the title of RStchaRkaly Mifically PtriMl Prof. Coleman, who w'll remain at Norfolk a' the Twentieth Century Athletic Show. They be it laying tbe foundatloD for • fortune tat¬ Jumped into Cincinnati from Chicago, and will tooing soldlera and Bailors. Mrs. George W. remain there for about two weeks. The at¬ WM. H. DENTZEL Rolllna was callad from San Frandaco by tbe traction will be placed with one of the larger IMt Gtrantowi An., PhOtStipbii, N. serious llliiMa of ber aon,—OBOROB W. ROL¬ camlvala. LINS. APRIL 20. 1118 Tlie Billboard 35

MAROI GRAS SHOWS To Open May 4 in Western Maasa- DOLLS <eclacular free act. Thit bMutlflil and artlatio brooch la tba maatarplaca of JOHNNY J. JONES’ EXPOSITION ^ _Oaill|JICy fie. on* of Amorlca'a foremoat Sample, $1.25 Jewelry doalgnara. Workman- ahlp and Quality of inatarlal aru^icau?,^*^?*tbe''jobrn7*j’. Jo^rEx^isiuon We are headquarters for Dolls and Stuffed Toys. Largest stock in the West, . annot be excollad A practical ornament for ovary one with a daring the past year, has quite naturally orders hllcd same day. prompted State Fair managements to seek this -- ralatlv* or frlond In our coun* grest amuaement euterpiiae and. quite nat- jfjQ gEW WIRMEB^-EVAHS’ FLASHIHQ STAR AND THREE-PIN BOARD. try'a aarvic*. No mother, wife, uralty, the same reasons have prowpte could wear a more beautiful or dearor to Inveigle Johnny Jones Into a scheme Complete hue of Concessionaires Supplies. Evans Dainty Sweets. more appropriate remembrance. of patting out another Johnny J. Jones EiposI- Send for our new oataloF. Seat PesIpaM. Secaraly Packed. tioD. AU sort# of Inducements bare been made, . , _ a.ww ... a ■ .... akiiiaaajaea la a and all kind, of money ami (^nrltie* offered. H. Ct EVANS & CO., 1521 W. AdaiHS SUeet, CHICAGO, ILL HEAVILY SILVEK.PLATED or «w they are gooI The drens grounds were used, as the lot usually II Br*ea««r. N«w Yert. allotted to outdoor attractions was not large SKATING,. CAFES AND ALL PUBLIC PLACES WHERE enough to accommodate the Jones Exposition.— THE BEST OF MUSIC IS DESIRED. , ED R. SALTER. OUR Most Complete Music Catalogue Issued. eooos SPUt FOR THEHSElVESj; COL. FRANCIS FERARI SHOWS

. f/ ' ‘ f- Everything la quite ready for the opening of the Col. Francis Ferart Bhowt, which takes p^ace Several Slightly Used Instruments on In Reading, Pa., Saturday. April 27. ITje train will be loaded at the winter quarters April 23. and moved to the opening stand the following day. ’Hie promoters are In the field Hand Can Be Purchased at a Sacrifice now, and the billing matter being put out. Messrs. Goodwin and Bougbner. special agents, have started the t>aU rolling In goixl shape, and M. WELTE & SONS, INC., 667 Fifth Ave., N. Y. report that Reading should prove a big one. Several concessioners and showmen who have cast their lot with the Ferart Shows have ar¬ rived at the quarters and are bney getting their stuff in shape. The latest arrival la George Something New I IjiRose, with bis cookhouse. LaRose spent the I winter In Touawaiida, N. Y.. where hs built a 111.. i brand new outfit. He will be assisted by MYs. I I sRose and danghter. Rath. EMIL R. HOFFMANN « SON I Manager Bill Wyatt haa sure contracted_. a BUMP’S CONCEHTMTED FRUIT SYRUPS Msasfaslsrar* a( ths WailN's Bsal u'^^nr.^.t»l*‘un^Jred‘Vo’r^^^^^ a^^6 needs of one of the beet the FereriFererl Shows have ever en¬en Circuses. Summer Gardens, Beach Resorts and other public gatherings. It can be Shooting Gallorlos and Targats Joyed.joyed. The patriotic spirit will be exemplified served from a drink cooler, punch bowl or any glass or earthenware receptacle, ni7 Ssstl) Indat Avtaas. CHICAGO. ILL. this season by the use of a number of Cnlted Pint Quart '/> Gal 1 Gal States flags and flags of our allies, as well as a big... service flag, which--- will fly in the•* center** of* Orange Tart.$125 $225 $425 $^00' the midway. Lemonade . 125 225 425 8.00 Cherry Phosphate. 125 225 425 8.00 8. W. BRUNDAGE SHOWS Raspberry . 125 225 425 820 The drink Is complete, nothing to do but add to water and sweeten to taste; The week of April 18 found the s.S. wW Brand-Bmnd- one pint will make 16 gallons fruit drink. Full directions as to use will be age Shows in Corstcana. Tex., under the au- found on package. spices of the local Connell of Traetoria^. The our flavors are made In California from the fresh ripe fruits, which give the Famous Secor Spkier local onler was assist.^ by Will H. Herman. Hrinlr that mnoh frnitv tQoto drink that much desired fruity taste. mansg.'r of the Ideal Theater here. A wondfftul iTf# duTAMe Dorrttjr. for Htrrrt* nMYi Ih -a( l*a _j-. irHinA DuringIfuriog theICQinipanj company's B stay Inlu Waeow the top TERMS.• —.. CASH.— saris -'1 ti^STiiAt Aw mr*rM 11 athletic Show took fire In a mysterious When remittance accompanies the order we allow a cash discount of 2%, when pi" dowsi, $1 00 manner and was damaged beyond repair. Ethel the order amounts to $10.00 or more we will allow a discount of 5%. All C. O. D.

SECOR MANUFACTURING CO. with Sells-Floto. FYed 8. Lorraine,kS'IH bn.lnesa foweS'o"*'• *18 tsst 23G StfTGt. N#w YGfli City# manager of the Princess Pat Musical Comedy, was a welcome visitor on the lot Mondav night at Corsicana. Fred was at one time In the car¬ Bump Confectionery Co., Anna, III. nival game. He and the writer enjoyed a ORDER FROM OUR NEAREST FACTORY, FRUIT WHEEL BASKETS long talk over old times In the house game. Factory Factory Carl Notd 1# a recent addition to the show, but I Paw* del, QSaaaS I nm Annalaa Calif paddle wheel novelties no stranger, as he spent some three yearn with | 3Z7 East Qth Street, Los Angeles, Gallf. Anna, lllinoiat If. He will do the tniking on the nntodroine. CHAS. ZINN &. CO. (”117 Wllaon recently pnirhnsed n high diving \l-edale Dog, nnd has made this an addl'd at¬ Electric Beits and Voltaic Electric insoles U93 BROADWAY, N. T. traction to this Orens Hlopo»lroine. Trensnrer OUR 19ir DIRECTORY FREE I en Crouch, who has been sllghtiv Indlspoeed. It Agents, Streetmen and Medicine Workers srsln around and doing business at the same niske big pm8u handling this line. Ask any old'.imer They old stand. Fred B,'llows and wife, Marie, have will tell you It Is ejusi to s gold mine. Itelu from SI.CS Duse t* (60.00 Otgtg; Insolrs arrlve«l from tbeir home In t’eorla. III., and * fk friSB (1.40 tn SI.6S Dsns Palrx. Send 15c for sample Belt or pair - WAHYED, COOK Harry Gilliam, the wheel worker, la a new wF onstrating Belt. Fur o.4[ TVnt, aian a tan'aaman who lan nm iil- addition.—BI> F. FEIST. THE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO (laeerfwated 1*01). Burllsrisn. Kansas. ■eai IMiVure Uathino, must umbratand gas and •I'rirU-Uy Thl* „n4i aland vautlevUle un

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^ aMciNNaTi //ia.t WILLIAM JUDKINS HEWITT "Shocolates ADDRESS ALL MAJL AXU TELEOR.tJlS I.VIU. THE. IIIELBO.UID. PURITAN CHOCOLATES ARE THE SIDWAY CENTRAL DlTUDl.NG, NEW YORK. Trry few secotid-hand BIO EU WHEELS am offecvl for sale? There If an Important reaaon for this. A rustomer who buys a BIG EU Is satisfied with tts COME-BACK-FOR MORE QUALITY. Y'or RE.MFTMBEU THOSE lotif: bars they had I some months aito. Loiter the information eanie monty cetOn, qe^itles and does not care to sell bit in Canada? Well, they are no longer. that one of their brothers, who Is an .American nyacliJne unless It be to buy a later moilel with nves HAVE YOU TR:E0 'EM? SO.ME OK TUB t'.\UNIV.\I.S are moving rititen, ia a prisoner in the hands of the Turks, (f tbe up to date Improermenta And that brines hi northward ty ter to go slow and then make a big Jump later. tiENEK.YL .VtlENTS—Do not disorganize your ELI BRIDGE COMPANY, Builders. The Puritan Chocolate Co.. Cincinnati. 0 Those going thru that snow line in Montana. advance forees by wanting t much of a "cut- Bex 22B. Reodheui*. III., U. 8. A. where it snows and sleets in the later part of In'" on your agent's piMmotious. There has ul- I I May, June and sometimes in July, had better ready l)een some arguments about this and the have a care. seaeon has hardly openeil. Have a care; don't SIBLEY sri'ERB SHOWS chang.sl the date be too grasping, on ueeouut of an embargo at the last minute, El) MOZ.VUr writes from Ix)s .\ngelea that from H"d>ew>il to Petersburg, for its op<-niug he is alive and busy. Besides being Interested BIG LANDSCAPE N.Y. MERCANTILE stand. in theatrical promotions he Is also one of the K. PEKCY MORENC'Y, business manager of firm of the Clements Novelty Compau.T. The the Johnny J. Jones Exposition, visited New other half is Hal fleineiits. Ed sends regards CHOCOLATES York last we«-k from Danville on Important to all in New York and the Eas;. including .k. business for his eompany. While In tin- city he A. Power* and tleorge H. Hainilton. Mozart 35c PER Pound TRADING CO. was a gnost of Victor D. I>‘vltt and Dmls Bern!, wants all to make his ofllee their headquarters MOSS D. LEVITT is dying aerotdanes as' a while In Ix>s Angeles. He is still a young etudent of aviation In the tnllltnry service ti-an working In a giK>d busiue.ss in a healthy LOOK LIKE 2-LB. PEGS. SEND 167 Canal St., New York “somewhere" in Texas. He rts.’eutly exp<“rleiic*‘d city. $2.25 FOR PREPAID CARTON OF his first spill with no serioua results. LD R. UPTCHINSON. la-shli-s tx-ing a star In WATCHES, THOSE TH.kT TELL wise men they are the balloon heaven, is also in the t-nt an.l awn- SIX 1-LB. ASSORTED PACK.\GES. “ctiuuips,” generally siieaking, are fools of the ing business in Elmira. So, when In that CLOCKS, first wat'T themselves. maiden city, call and see him. E.l R. always WILLl.VM EATON, who had a pit show with has a welcome for all showmen. Washburn. Benson & Berger and at a number JACK MeAI'I IFFB would he Jn't the man to SILVERWARE, of the Eastern fai'w last season. Is not In the pnt on the right kind of an athletic show, as Gramerey Chocolate Co. army. Eabm visited a number of his friends we said before. Why don't you fellows grab CUT GLASS, In New Y'ork a few weeks ago. He is proud to these things while they are available. S<.me of 7t-M WiWt SL, Hew Ywk PREMIUMS FOR SALES^ be In uniform, and says to all men: •'Let's yon are too slow entirely. Tnls on a prelimi¬ aliler the Uggsek value ever offensl In a trarelm! tion of some man¬ nary opening bow bag. Price for a limited Unw only, while Uiia l FI .EM ING Is a reg- predict that the Isl¬ dealen. 4te U!iye4e SL N. Y. ' show business would ing, you park men. illke to know what L. A. STANTON you two ate g-ing T\> Mr KItz g'ss tlic iTtsUt ba- ilw orgaidsa.'l<*i last siasou with CLUB ROOM FURNITURE to d« this s: asou In of the VMUlains Standard Sh v.- F'T many years Parker's Great) st, the aquatic 'iiie. he manairni cunivs-sirns with < amiral cisnpanus is in Barl(ert<'n, O., .Hit t O. M. HT'NT— trar-riliif *ibm New- Etigla'Kl and Eastern tiaiiada. at this writing. He Magical Goods - Stage Money PERFUMED After the hurles<|ne .kfte with a si-ason closes what cided tiu ocni'lze 1 shisT with Ltuiaihan urrl- carnlral. has slgne he grt in touch wHh Bli kbuney of going to talk on? Ikislisi, with the mult that a deal was <*losea. H. H. I’ATTEE and a show started that has tsssi sinvexful he- laist year waa a SACHET and Charlie Earl— yuud mea.sure. profitable one be -ss agent's dre.vms. He iirefers D«pt. G, fumed artli'Je <1 quaiUy tli*t worked out all right. Speak now; wtut will It faets n-s matter bow distressing. Th*y appeals to ereryotte. be. iiark or earnival? Both will bo gis and W.lli^am B Jarvis, they are MACHINE Ing to be a shortage of the right kind of ffee ’'f' HONEY BITS acts. Kemember your promises to tbe fair eec- , ^. *'’• ' *• * *1'!.*,'"* ' K"'"* B) retarles to give them full ami eomplete pro- ‘".-I’Ih w ‘‘'T, grams. Look aroundaronnd now and tH-ginh<>ein to geteet V'.u . L. i-J.' n. " TV ^'_**“*'’*' "•' IMPORTED ORGANS r? The New 2 lor 5c Entic- those acta together Smith. John L. Wallnee, Mrs. John E. Wallai.- those acta together. ,r,. Per sale ffw Anmsmeni Pul s, Kumtner Rewa-t., 8kal- n -c-g-r Wl Flavored Popular H.VRRY 'W'lTT announces that the Victoria gentlemen, and with It all the time. Geirge Ing Klnka, Dan<-r Italia, util the finest for llciure Attractions now has twenty stare in its service l|. Colemnn Is doing the duties in full quota Ibiuses. Ail rraily fur use. In and oulalda Dainty. 600% Profit. flag, that number having Joined the colora tliat will keep Hint big organization Is forc the JOHN BOOEKS, since last season. Ilow many have you? Ev- puldic In grand style. 1401 W. 15th Street._CIHcaga. lit. I aalea. lU'liable repeater ery csrnlval organization should have a eervlee E.\STERN ST.VTES EXPttStTION, P-irlngfleM, [ X. road or workln* still flag flying over the office wagon and tlie stars kfasa.. Is rapidly forging ahead ns one of the GUERRINI COMPANY wfBs anywhere. lU^h class, «i- shou’d be added Just as tbe bo.ve Join. Be lesding fairs of Otis country. Fairs are going g''fr';" r >rtJIUflTW ** •"') *?• rittineel. KitrffCQKiMi tirely new; catches the twelli proud that showmen of your outfit are serving to do their bit for the «o«id of the GooverniiM tit ** well as the elt. rariUH»4rd JAPANE.SH TEA GARDENS—Where are doing to Iwlng fairs out In the ai>otllglit for Music. RitnIdi. hangr^. those Japanese t<-a gardrne that we were prom- public anproval and patronage. Isf-d on the carnival lots some time ago by a WiTIXIAM B. JARVIS, true to press agent & MOLINAm i SONS. numtsT of tbe moat enterprising managers? Get form, writes that the train end wagons uf the ORGANS Mnaufuturrri. Rozell Famous Shows them this season to make up for the delay. Polack Broe.* Twenty Big are painted dark 112 32d SI., Braoklya, N V How does It sound to you? Oh. much tpdter orange. The aoutliern railway shops at Sis-ncer, \yi13i PLACE CamlraJ Attra^-tloM, Show* and Oon- Iluiidil, Hold. Ex> buigr

Th*T hmrB the copy for our Shure NEW SHURE WINNER CATALOGUE BW'itNJER But U b • bit bcnk eiul It UJua time to act It, print It and bind IE They promise that we wUl bare U by So smO la yeur reaeaat we will Ala It, and be aura to let at kaew wtiara you will be at that ttma. If you are in need of cuede now—and undoubtedly you are—send in your orders, and you know tnan past esperlmce that TOU WlA. BR WKLX. TAKEN CAKE OF. Now. all you people who are tntensted In WATCHES SALESBOARD MERCHANDISE HIGH PITCH GOODS FANCY GOODS JEWELRY CLOCKS RING-A-PEG AUCTIONEERS' RUGS CARNIVAL GOODS NOVELTIES GOODS, ETC. HANDKERCHIEFS SILVERWARE NOTIONS HOUSEHOLD GOODS PREMIUM GOODS don’t wait to eTlte fur the book. ATTEND TO THAT UATTEB NOW. You need tbe SETBE WINNER CAT,\100UE in your bualnehs. V u know our new T-tn-1 Book. We are now ftrlnt lirsiier and better stock et leather tban ever before at Ne SHUREI C0.9 Madison and Franklin Sts.y Ci-HCA.GO the tame old price Ask for our Japanese Basket Wratr. Indian Head Deslcn. I’rlc*, $2.00 par darts, We proteot your Interebt yJHny to dealers only, and do not furnish catalocuen to consumcca cr curiosity seekers. bami lr scut ou recclpl of 2Se. Bo that makes the Junior Miller tbe yonnifest BRACKMAN-WEILER CO. show owner In this or any other country. Hats Wblts Slssa Spaclallats. off to tbe rIstnK young showman. He is not a $37 W. Msdlsaa SUtet. CHICACO, ILL. year old and an owner. Home stepper. He certainly started in baslness at a rery early age—doDt you think? DON’T LET your official artist paint your show fronts with a hammer, hatchet, moo or PUSH, VARIETY AND NEWEST IDEAS IN DOLLDDM tbe stub of a whisk broom. They will hardly to Id keeping with tto real art work that many A FEW OF OUR LEADERS: are doing. GEOBCE M. BISTANY ha* returned to "PAPOOSES” "SUSIE SWEET” ■SWAGGER KIDT New York from a rlsit to bis winter quarters Made of fUvwt quality Made in one s.ae only. frit, unbreakable head!, Flashy Suita of best In Fltchborg. He l.s more than pleased with Site. 13H. Silk dreesed. heary felt, unbreakable long strings, flashy, full the way Peter Williams, his artist. Is doing the rrwl hair wig. lung curls, head* and bands, best sixe laced costumes. 9 decor.stlng ind painting. He rare* about how full Jointed. raluew 12 Inctiea, $96.00 the outfit will look when complete. We thought inches, $4$.00 erots; 14 Inches, $106.00 firata; 16 Gross; ISH inefaea. $126.00 Grass; 15 Inches, $162.00 that Peter would do it right all the time. It iik-hea. $I6ZOO Grass. Sanv- $19.50 Per Doz. Grots. Samptea cf thras takea rtwil talent to do the right finish on show ides of all three oLie^ front* and It takes res! business men to nin SiMPlES, SUS sues. $3.00. the abow after it is all ready to take tbe road, so d<« t forget that. William Bremerman says 25% deposit on all orders.

WATCH FOR THE 1918 AVERILL MANUFACTURING CO. Jnion Square, ... NEW YORK

The most con 'ete and improved porta¬ ble machine b.: New, dazzling decora¬ tions. New labor saving devices. New JOSEPH O. FHRARI announce* some of his catalog explains it. Write today. seasoo'a bookings a* follows; New York Stale Fair, Kochester Eiposltlon. Genesee County GDING BIG WITH THE Fair and War Veterans’ Celebratiana at Hamtl- tun Ontario. The latter will to held two weeks. FELLOWS WHO HAVE 196 Sss*sn*y Str*«t, SAM S. S50L1.NSKT had all hla personal effects OPENED IN THE SOUTH NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. In Beaumont destroyed by fire during bit ristt to the showmen’s conrention in Cbc-ago. They Have had more re-orders in March were covered by a small amount of insurance. THE If you have not heard from Sam, write him from our concession customers than AEROPLANE CAROUSSELLE again; the letter might have been destroyed by we got last year up to the Ist of the conflagration in which be suffered heavy May, so it looks like it is going to losses. Things relative to tto coming fair and celebratli>n will to announced later. ’be a barmer year for pillows. W. E. Bn»MlNSELI.E, last season with I.evitt Tavler will shortly Join the staff of the ROUND ART DESIGNS Beacon Eapiwltlon Shows. During the winter months to ha* toen i-onnected with tbe adver- and SQUARE PATRIOTICS tlelng staff of The Billboard’s New York office. Kusmeltelle 1* one of the few good men that are what the re-orders are coming know how to handle the buslnea* end from tbe in on. SEND FOR SAMPLE DOZ¬ office wagun. EN and our low quantity prices. .VI'NT M.VRT, yon got any more nickels? Ise wants to take another ride on that "flying ^nney.’’ How often have riding device owner* playing the South beard that remark? Many a "OVER THE TOP’ the t ino we say. JOHN T. B.kCTvM.tN—What's all this silence ’The latIn demand at the usual Increase that comes to the roan that de¬ liver* the goods. Yes, good agents are In de¬ mand. Harry reporta that his first promotion of the season was at Shawnee. Ok., and nettetl You can save considerably by placing your orders good resulta. JllSTANY BROTHERS’ SHOWS are sending now for our Red, White and Blue Plush Electric- out iDvItatloDs to all showmen to either visit Kyed Bears, Poodle Dogs, Etc. tli*lr winter quarters at Fitchburg or come to tbe opening. This sounds like one o< the ideas of William Bremerman. the general agent of SAMPLES, $1.50 PREPAID. that ontflt. H. S. TYLJIR will to one of the supreme eon- We alst) manufacture a big variety of small Poodles and eeesionalres at Fairm-aint P.ark, Kansaa City, Bears for Grind Stores. thla aumroer. Now watch Harley. WILD BIIJ.Y ROSE claim* that hi* motor¬ drome with the Joseph O. Fcrarl Shows 1* going to cause wonder and admiration. Who said that the motordrome bad passed as an amusement NEW YORK. device? Raring ne.-k and neck with death it an angle of seventy eight degrees, says Wild Rllly, fOMM is my speed. ’TOPS OVER MOTORDROMES should to put SPECIAL U. S. ARMY AND up Mrly and often. Ito not for one moment think of leaving tto lid off thia season. Don’t spoil PENNANTS NAVAL DESIGNS the ap|M.'aran<-e of your plant by negle-'tlng th* ••t•'p.’' A aenaatiooal act of aupa-rlatlve thrlUa All sizes and prices. ne<-ds s top. A^nti Wiitil at all camps. I VWKENfE (MOXin Il.WLFT bna arrived I laD-ly In Kansas City after his Eaatem tour. BIG MONEY—vSond small deposit for samples to take MORRILL LOSES DAUGHTER orders with. Monev re¬ funded at time if not K satisfied. Annie I/oul*r. f-Mn- yrar-oId daughter of Prof. A. U MurrIII, IIm' Yank--* who haa "whittled ^ WRITE TODAY. his way” antund the world, and who baa tos-n PACIFIC PENNANT & ADVERTISING CO 144-41 New Hqk SL Lo$ Aoteles, C$L with Johnny J. Jonea’ Exposition for many y»-ar*. died In Klrbmond Va.. April 7. PT«»fe*- At UtM.tTir TARllKTS isi rmr ngarrUi sor MorrlU and his wife and daughter Jo'ned Gallery Saiutde TarrH. $3 00. ’igtiiaiid and man- tto Erpoaition at Danville, Going Into Rlch- Ufa, tuv, d hy ihr ,\l TltM.CnO I MllIkNU tXk. 13( SALES BOARDS and CARDS mon-l on the .pe- lsi train on Sunday the rhl'd Ml hiTa II SI., TdeilP, lltila was taken ill. She was nwhed to the Murphy of all descriptions carried In stock Hotel, hut past.*-! away a few short iKHira later. The child was an overly bright little aunbeam and mannlacturcd to your order CARROUSELLS of buoinnlty. and In the short time she bad toen tiirre JunuHnt lLYr;^ (HrmuriML o(i« with the show she bad entwined hegself into M * Jurmmii lt4YM* anil cim* two alireMi Pta- the ffooit graces of all with whom she bad come J. W. HOODWIN COMPANY inamwll; ate iTt’CK. in contact, Interm'ut tk place at Riveraide j ruiUfi He, Jamaica. .Vrw Yurk. Cemetery. Blcbimmd. Servicea were held at 2949^3 W. Van BurenSt.Chlcago.Ill. CARNIVAL AND CIRCUS GROUND TO STNT hy Beunett'a Funeral Chapel, with members of Ex¬ We shl] yonr order wamc day as received he day iw wwA. Shn«. looking for rrgogetnri.ls tn- position atten<1tng, and al«-> a delegitlon from qu'rs tVM J nmU-R. Z60 Uartftgd A»*. N<*» Slorocs-o Shrine Temple, Richmond. Many bcau- tifnl floral offering* were in evidence. DO YOU MENTION THE BILLBOARD WHEN YOU ANSWER OUR AOS? APRIL 20,1918

ALLIED AMUSEMENT GARDEN FORT WORTH. TEXAS-WILL OPEN ON OR ABOUT APRIL 1 WA,NT Lady or S^cr Tewx Slnxera wnd Em«rUlm«, for often air AmunenMi Garden. To th

8«^IAk^ NOTICE—Su^^aS^i*^^ Garden now buUdlnf af the met of orer 17.500 00. with arrwal cf V. R War Recreatlcfi Want. wUl I'e the Aimimnmt In ^ W» Conc^nn yUji J*'*2*L'**' need aimly). will do tho busliuss the year around. 33UX>0 S

MIGHTY DORIS SHOWS I"AllAAfXiaiAll ORDER OUR GENUINE PLATINA RINGS AND SCARF PINS Tlwy hare the anxaraiKe cf the (eiiuine Platinum Dlunatnla. Tbcjr bare proved Ready For Opening—Now on Lot in VUlIvVWwIUll >\ , „V to be the bicfest sellera erer put out on the markru .. ,.i iGSh Donlri’t heat qualll;, fine cut, electrical white atoue I.’ Scarf Pins and Studs, assorted atjlea. Per crosa_$ 4,00 \ Jj y Pittaburg. Pa., March 11.—.t atrangc (julet- J A A A__ Same a.s alxwe in piirceleat E3ar Rln^ P«r gr. pairs.. 11.00 ' nCHH prevails at the winter quarte-s of the nnn Push Ear Bings. Per grots pairs. I.M Mighty Doris Exposition Shows, but H is not ^ ■ ■ ■ ■ m ■ ■ ■■ ■■ ■ ■ I ■ M ■ I N<\ IT—Best value ever offered: Add test, high plr- the quietness of inactivity. Bather is it an 11 XI mf X I ^1 XIII 11 m V tina top, Tiffaiv set. with H and %-carat best air of the activities of the winter finished to if Na 17 ■ quality white rut brilUants. Per gross. 10.50 1 —Extra One, add test, plain or eugraced Bel- the very minutest details and the display of \ M rher se*. with t—Htnali tooth mounting. Per gross. 0.00 Master Mechanic .\rt Gardner the Mighty Doiis ... Xa 3(M-2—inttsburgh Chip Na 2i—Small fancy mounting. Per gross. 9.00 Ns. It. Shows have been built anew and even “Honost’’ lUng. Pie D<«ea.$ ioo We have the largest assortment of WaU'hes of all kinds. Diamonds, Jewelry, OlUetie Baxors. Ciga¬ John Brnnen, difficult to please, as he is known Same in Mactro-plata Oroa, 10.00 rette ttaseb, IVarl Manicure and Toilet tieta. t'ameo hpeclaltiea. Fountain Pens and Novelties. We to be in matters pertaining to the beauty of Gold Dollar and Ilsart- can convince you that it pays to buy from us. OCR prices sr.- bant to beat. Send for 01.3 catalog bis midwav, smiles proudly when showing visit- sliapo fV-arf Mna Gr aa .03 now. Mailed free to dealers otily. ALTBACH A ROSENSON (Whalesala Jeweiees/. 205 Wert Madlsea 8t.. Chleaga. Illlaelt. ors the elaborate fronts evolved from the brains Woo* ‘*%‘orrs'Vhe"^'iTo?-p..nters and decorators, under the supervision of Glen Osborn, been one ^ .itVstL iSoo X75 whit less Imbued with a pride and determlnaUon j,,,, umins,. ., qq to give the beat of their brains and labor to >'.ngra«fd and iqaln Link Buttcoa Gross. .$3.25. 4.00 ELGIN and WALTHAM WATCHES, $3.35 turn out an aggregation of fronta that wll. stone Set Link Butiona Gross.$X50, 4.00 cr.npel a visitor to stand and gaze siiellbound Inamd and 14k l-'.mahed Broovbaa. Grata. 1.00 New York, Wandard and New Era.$1.75 with wonder and amazement. t'tme Set Brarhea Ovom.$2.25, 3.00 Columbia, 6 81xe. & PerfectioD, 16 Size 1.95 ALL COMPLETE In addition to the eight big shows and three 1I'hbco hb^ teoocheaBrouchea Gm.LVOroM. 1.00 21 Jewel Bwl&s.$2.00 to 2.25 NICKEL OR GOLD >w platform shows, the caravan will carry naiod Per I^n.SOe. $l.^$l^ C. W. 1.75 PLATE CASES threetree rides this year, EniXuEnoch Butcher's..uivu.^. » Big...» .Ell. iw rvn.rn .- aw •"ii; Rudloff’s Whip and a brand new three abreast .TO* E50 80 cents Extra Fitted in new 5x20 Gold Filled Case. Hersohell-Spillman ITaiidV^ Clislna. 1 woclate. Victor FheU BrtcelMa. Cm.. D l.ev1tt, mav also be relied upon to bring in ^alat Seta, X 3 and 4 oo • ewjl a few of the accredited big ones by way of good V;,*.!:; measure ere many weeks have passed. ^^f!^..\7!^...*!^.?!.9Se’.‘$i.‘65.’$V.io.'$i'35. I.to —————— Nickel Watchea Ea^.*..!..'...SSai .00 NOTES FROM RooDHousE ‘.'o^ DOLLS AND NOVELTIES - GUt Clocka Xarb.$1.12, f.25 Eoodhonse, HI., AprU 12.—Arthur Bauer, rep- •.*%#«? tnanav-ai#.*- FOR CARNIVAL TRADE resenting Bauer Brothers. Wooster. O.. visited $AfE HAVE AN IMMENSE Order from Chicago and save express charges. We carry a complete line of the home of Big Ell recently, purchasing the two- . abreast Hcrschell-Splllman carousel wbirb was LINE OF JAP TOYS Snooks, Pollyannas, Sailors, Soldiers, Nurses, Yamas. Also the famous Kewpie advertised in The Optimist. Mr. Bauer plans to _ and Beauty Dolls. Concession Tents, Portable Frames, Paddle WTieels, Pad¬ place the machine with a good carnival company. a w.ni^l* Crrea.. .$ 1.00 dles and flashy silk border Pillow Tops. Shipment made same day as order is Andrew J. Ruppel, proprietor of Ruppel Greater I J;®**™* Ballnra Croas., . I.IO Shows, has purchased a 1918 model. No. 5, Big . received. Write for Novelty Circular. Bll. This machine will be operated with his ' . a an company a part of the coming season, and will | ahios. Gr« "1^ I 00 UNITED STATES TENT & AWNING CO. nlao be featured during the better part of the i ^tSrt. Grow ...!! "we, 175 aeaeon In Bonnie Brae Amusement Park, Pbila- ; PYSftjflrVV (Tiaplln vtd aowu Wire Ito-s. “Large.st Carnival Supply House in the World” deipbia. Pa., of which Mr. Ruppel is manager. Oroaa . 1.00 22S-231 North Desplaines Street • - CHICAGO, ILL. Henry MeyerboO has purchased a 1918 No. 5 { Clowna and Jap Soldiers. Big Eli. Lee A. Sullivan, oecretary and treasurer and Sllrrer Olckiva. Grow. .90e, .95 shop superintendent, has been in Macon and La- Boimd Mirmes. Gmaa. I grange, Ga., superintending the first operation of .$1.20. $2.00, 3.00 I the two 20-kllowBtt Big Eli electric light plants, Dogs. Gmn.75e, 1.00 304-47 Oo’.d-rtllod Scazf Pina SALESBOARUS EVERY UESCRIPTION recently purchased by C. E. Barfield, of the Btona set In sliver. Each.. 1.20 Metropolitan Shows. Comrlet* prl.-e list on a3>rll-a'l'n. THESE ARE BUSINESS-GEnERS FASHION PLATE EXPO. SHOWS Boirdt oobUin 350 holes. Net incotna $3^00. May cost 1 cent, not over ATUS lEWaRY CO. 10 cents. Dayton, O., April 12.—Charles Arnold, owner 712 Paso Ava., Plttsharah, Pa. War Game Bewania; Beautiful 13- Ball Game Bewarda: Genuine 20- of the Fashkin Plate Expo. Shows, has purchased plu« Fr«uh Ivory ilank-ure Srt. j-ear Elgin or Waltham Watch, to- pliLsh lined, genuine Icath.r rc'I gctlier Hlth $3.00 in Gaah Prizes .mi the Buckskin Ben Wild West aud will case, togetlier with $5.00 in Cash 100 Ogam. feature the show with bis carnival company !■ Will I W11 Prizes and 100 Clgam. this season. While the name. Fashion Plate wnnwwww ■www ww MWMwg Order a Sample Outfit at Oace. Expo. Shows, is new, Mr. Arnold Is not a UHDfFADn . stranger ip the show world, having stient mo«t ■INim I ■ Wlwlwy Wwllwlwn WAG MFG. CO., * 8th and Uenst Sts., PHILADELPHIA Poster Uaiid IkMird» -CxiaAl>’ BoarUx. bis circus career with the Beno A Alvord Clr- Opp. Main Entrance to Charter Oak Park, cna in 188S and entered the carnival game in || yg Rcilt JAPANESE CHINA, VASES, TOYS and NOVELTIES that time he has been associated with some of 1 Location pstabllshed as show jrrounds, the best caravans on the road. The lineup at and trolley company Is interested, as For Paddle Wheels—Grind Gaines—Sales Boards, etc. FREE fe"r.“Vhert. Ari%tme’'?''iS-i“rTtn’^k^?n Vn^^ ""‘J ze. a'fv A P ‘f X- t. • j .V Wild West, McFarland's Palace of Illusions, crowds, and may a-ssist financially. At- 11 you mention your business and the B. B. Trank wuson’a Art studio, Arthur Holmes’ traction for Decoration Day or Week ----- Sunny Hontb, O. Robert Izmg’s Deep Sea Show, will play to capacity. Write JAS. G. TAKITO, OGAWA it CO., 317327 W. Madison SIreel, Chicaio,Chicate, III. X'Vrb;:;:;""'’ 1i-acky. Hartford, conn. (THE VASE HOUSE) NEW YORK OmCE, 101 Fifth Awnu*. .aiVt'l.'bSiu*fOMno’ww").’L'dn nena for the opening of tbe Exposition Park. I 1-IAX/F’* 1•^'I>EKGR»>P^'D CHINATOWN. WK3ETT cnUTl S. A.VIMAE SHOW, HONinT- ^^dV ^0^'rave* bT“ooenl?g'^dat!i'^’whlch will HOW TENTS OR CONCES- A lm/%. V mZarn MfKiN nulL, ClttCUS 8IDL EHUW, CUAZY llOUSiB, ATliLtmC FUOW. PLA-\- .VJ th ’n ^ ^ April 27 for tbe benefit of tbe Owls. ITENTSI ION TOPS. ANY SIZE. AT TATION SHOW, also FOL'B RIDm tLOWEST PRICES. MaterlU VTX/AMT* HAW.tIl.tN SHOW, WATER SHOW, or any other MERm>R10C.H SHOW that and workmanilils rltht 8. w w A • wlU aoL conflict with abova Will funiLsh taiegamt wagon frotiui, top, flat wagon for GREATER DETROIT SHOWS W. DIet're ef PRESERVa I)>aUy fur atiiy bhow of merit. Write ta Oklahaaia City, Okla. f #*'* T^T 83T ^ #"**RT* a few more good, ledtlmate CnncMiann—tmut have neat frame- The Crfritor TVtrolt Khown h«‘frao th^lr Roa* * M. up_ Working Men in all departmenta ROD March 30 at Palmer & Cbene atre’et. Di*- OKLAHOMA CITY TENT AND AWNINC CO. FRANK A. ROBBINS, Leavenworth, Kansas. Mich., with the folIowlniT attractions: S4*ariFht Jk Crane** Allan IferiM'b**n swlna ani! miRn TnaAi/ I wheel, Fre«•'10 In-1 Show. Roberts’*» MazaettaMazadU NOTICE. MEDICINE AND Shd'hV an/t TtfiV KrVawntAga*«Brownlee's 'Tan.IklzazwhTen-Piece■ D..»aaRoyal■ 9 «*i_Min- aaposi I'sed only ala weeks. Brand new tap--«at a spot no strel Band. In addition there were twenty 9 I KLC.! IVILN I FOR SALE Monkeya. aU in fine hfwltii TOnceeslons. TTie weather waa cold tbe open- Wo have Uio bont arJIing Medlrlno Propnaltlon on ,_< f—rsirr.) \I.,. f„^~JLr- ihL '“‘'’'>“‘1 **“''‘1 *1 RuwH earth. A l ank ilrifl in each package and we pay tho ccodltlon. Good Man to rgwrate trick If needed. Other busineaa only reason gnj Woodland. After playing Detroit for about *»r tax. Write ua for samplrn and full Infnnnatlnn. KRAMER FIGHTER, lit CMIRcetlieCMIRcotbe Street, Portsmoiilh, Ohio. eight weeks, tbe show will tour Michigan. Addne* HliutsHllUts OFuF 1^1l^j .MEDICINEMEXllCSNR OO.,m. String n -ifi. iniiHda r WANTED FOR FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION I -AND TWELVE WEEKS OF FAIRS— I EIGHT DAYS AND NIGHTS-OPEN JUNE 29 Shows, Rides, Concessions, Free Attractions. Mighty good proposition for Monkey Speedway and Silodrome. We have never /•j had either in this part of the country. We have arranged to move by auto trucks should we have any trouble to get rail¬ road moves. Address all mail and wires to VIRGINIA AMUSEMENT CO., W. L. JAMISON, Mgr., Box 431, Norton, Va. APRIL 20, 1918 Xtie Blllt>oar

ZEIDMAN & POLLIE SHOWS, Account of disappointment can place flrst-class ATHLETIC SHOWMAN, will WANTED—STRANGE and CURIOUS PEOPLE for 10-in-l Show. MUSICIANS furnish complete outfit: al^ MUSICAL COMEDY, will furnish complete outfit. —Write PROF. HENRY A. FILLIETTAZ, 2526 N. Saginaw St.. Saginaw. Mich. (.'AN PLACE any Nr..\> or NOVEL SHOW that doesn t conflict with what we ^ i i have. CONCESSIONS—Several good Concessions open. Good opening for PLACE any useful Carnival People on Swing, i erris Wheel, Whip and Long Range Shooting Gallery. Frank C. Pope, write. Showa Address henry J. POLLIE, MANAGER, - 756 Paris Avenue, GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN

BEACON EXPOSITION SHOWS To Make Initial “Bow” at Beacon, N. WANTED FOR PADDLE WHEELS Y, May 8 10. K, IN Nunhort. SoMlal.I aSO Jtnt obont four weeks more and tbo now ear- I r VR U I RR RV IV H F RR I F IV ^ I I llB ^ WIUi IM NviiMrt. tMclal. II.O* Wr niT.l enterprlM. Tbe Uearoo ExpoaiUon Sbowx. I IIL llfll Lflll UllLfl I Lit tJ I I tJ f I tJ OUR DOLLS TOP THEM ALL. win be on their 1*18 Journey. .May 8 has been THE■■■■ ■■■■■KAPLAN ■§■■■■ GREATERVBNNBNNBNNNB SHOWSWNNWNNW dolls, teddy ICARS. poodle DOttS, seleetrd a* the opening date, and Beacon. N. Y.. , ™ i t, /> c PILLOW TOPS, PENNANTl POVUTIES, the Initial stand. Without fear of contradiction Cabaret 1.^0168, Piano Player and Performers for Plant. Show, Piano SALES lOARDS. SERIAL PADDLES, w!u*te*^ne“of*S‘e Player (white) for King’s Southern Maids, experienced Man to take VASES, HEINS, PAPER NOVaTIES, ”*Tie"rt«w u being booked ond directed be <’l‘arge of H.-S. Mcrry-Go-Round, one who knows a New Way Engine HIQH HRIKERS, DOLL RACKt Owen A. Brady, wm. (D.e-) Rueauiieciu- will (wire), Workingmcn in all lines. Can place Dog and Pony Show or any 6«t Nwrt To Our Saloo Board OutSto. Aainio, aioat Oooleoo. Now Catalotuou a“Jnt and p”m^er!^u!?wa‘rd*Miit^ wui Other Show that docsn’t conflict (Tcrps, wire). Can place strong 10-in-l SLACK MFQ. CO, «J:,cSS-o'.Tll“' Show. A fcw legitimate Conccssions Open. Address Afirr Mar 1. 1918. we wlU bo locoUd at lie two automobilea in adrance. George D. Kan; aaawaABBwaraniAUN umm au a IL'1■ >.• if ■ * a •• aa i:s Writ Lake Stmt. baa been appointed master of traDeportation and I • SAM KAPLAN, AppalaCllia,APPalaCDia, Va.,' WeeK 01 Apill IS. in charge of the automobile trucks; Emeet B. I schenck. master mechanic of riding devices and p g—Wanted, good Bartender for Cabaret Show. antomoblle trucks; Georae Tompkin, auperin- * o _ tendent of grounds and route guide. Mr. Polhlll, ^ ^ the aecretary and treasurer, le kept busy in MB mm ■ Beacon looking after the Intereeta of the show ■ ■ ■ ■ BlH Hg Xm ■ ■ MB HI B B ■ ■ t.ififii.i.f at that end and entertaining the tronpera of the ■ B B BW B I IM B * ui abow at the Melxengtha Hotel, of wMch be la B ■ ■ mm B ■ B B mm ^MB B B B B B m

l ^ <1 - I POLACK BROS.’ 20 BIG OPEN CUS SIDE SHOW, INC. Polack Bros.* 20 Big Sbowa opened their 1918 ” season in Salisbury, N. C., to the most pbe- nonx'ual::.rSa.^urJ:^'";vcr^Ve^;diS business ever recorded forft" aa“rwn‘“‘o-f town of Can use for scasoD 1918 20.0(S) popnIatioD. The Twenty Big were lo¬ cated InirC'tm the heart ^ofof" thetL'"%“uy city on the main Human freaks of every description and sensational street, and Saturday, the opening day, the streets •9000000DCooooec for sevenWTcn blooks^’wcre°*'pack*^.blocks wi>re packed. Everything acts suitable for side show, two real talkers, openeit in apple pie order. LaRose's Electric F^ntaln baa^bcen built over new and la a — Fountain has been built over new and la a Strong ballyhoo, inside lecturer of ability. classy attraction. Another real showman la GET THY BEST MONEY-GETTERS ^w^'iiiis^ri^'itanUs'oM’JfVb^Attractions, send photo and state your salary. About 18 weeks at F. MUELLER 4 CO. most np'to-date aide-shows In the business. An¬ Coney Island and some fairs after season closes. Address Minufacturcra Shooting GalltriM and other new one. under the management of this Amii'ftiKfii: Drvlrm. Send for our new ratalogua. showman. Is the Congress of Fat Folks, with seven fat people. Ira Watkins, with hU Whirl H. M. BRILL, Surf Ave., Coney Island, N. Y. Wonder Sllodrome, has six riders. L. W. Lenders, featuring Princess Wenona. Double oilihe Saxophone the famous horseback rifle and pistol shot, has a high-class Wild West show. The show carries with it real •Indians and bronco pontes. Tbit show has a big 820.000 organ on the front and It takes up a apace of l.*>0xl50 feet. Fred Bid¬ Ihe First Week! dle has the Edna Show. W. H. Hughes Is man¬ ager of the Polack Bros.* Zoo and Speedway. Harry Ilogue has charge of the Shbmarine. Merle Record made by W.T. Archer in a small Ktnsel, with his merry-go-round and ferrli Receipts wheel; Polack Bros.* Whip and Arthur Wright's Georgia town with 3 Ten-Pinnet Alleys. aeroplane, carry-us-alt and thirty-two coneess- Figures Froa Mr. sions. Nfrs. Kiasel has the dolls and candy, Y TI THAT Mr. Archer has done anybody can do—yoa Archer’s Cssh B<^: white Maxwell Kane controls a few more stores, W can do it. This is an ordinary week’s business with Joe Marks. Milt Holland and‘Blondle But- Rrst Dsy . $12.60 terfleld. with their army of agents. Prof. John * ^ wiA Ten-Pinnet. Notice from the daily receipts Second Day- 1S.3S Victor's Band of twenty-two pieces caused a how the business has grown from the start. Later reports Thvd Day • > 2&20 V, lot of favorable comment both among the show- ^ow a still greater increase. And think of it, this is folks and the towufolks. The big "Over the FonrtkDay - 16.2S Top” production, now being specially built, will practically all profit The small amount needed to start Fifth Day - - 20.15 Join the show shortly. and our plan, whereby you pay for the alleys out of the Sixth Day - - 27.95 Following is the executive staff: Irr. profits, makes it easy for you to get some of this big a J. Polack, general business fllrector; Larry Boyd, Total - $117.50 assistant business director; Maxwell Kane, as¬ money with TemPinnet Don’t miss this big opportunity. sistant bnalness director; Count Jarvis, secretary and treasurer; Puke Golden, general tdyance _ _ — — — — director; Walter L. Main, director of transporta- ■ B I I BAJI lAJI tion; Bemey Smnekter, advance business director; | Wj B m I^RB I^rI Tom Golden, advance business director; Prof ® B BF B V B IV B B B mm Joha Victor, mnsical director; Jo© Pally, lot F-, „ __... , . • director; J. W. Burke, trainmaster; Mrs. Puke for a mirpnae m pnees, COmpleteneSB of o«iden. ear superintendent; Miss AUce Nerin. catalog and fine workmanship priTate aecretary.—COUNT JARVIS. Send for our catalog. ACME DRUMMER’S SUPPLY CO., BEASLEY-TALBERT SHOWS 2813-15 W. 22nd St., CHICAGO, ILL. Th© BcaKtey-Talbort Sbowa opened the aeason at the National Orange Show, San Bernardino, and have played Elainore, San Jacinto, Covina WE PURLISH THE OLD FAVORITE and Pomona. R. C. (Carl) Beasley is general manager and H. Talbert secretary and treas¬ urer. An experiment of moving the show w'th The New Antomatic twelve flve-ton trucks la being made by Beasley GRAND ENTREE and Talbert, and up to the present time It Bowling Game baa proven highly aucceaaful. The lineup la as TEN-PINNET One of the best street and cooesrt marchas ever follows; Parker carry-ns-all. three-abreaat. written. IJunte Tterrlnger, tickets, and crew of six; Croat— a SonooHon Eotrywherot CotSttutodin thu Big Paying Baainomt Ssttlal Pries, Full Baad, ISe. ferrla wheel (Conderman), Ed Talbert, man¬ ager; Mrs. Ed Talbert, tickets; Girl Show. Ten-Pinnet Is taking the country by storm. This is the harvest season for Ten-Pinnet THE DIXIE MUSIC HOUSE CHICADO. Evstywhere, from tha smallest hamlet far from tha owners. Get in on it right now. Remember— Harry I)e Oarro. manager; Fart De Garw. an¬ rsanw baatco Mtha to tha largest metropolitan nouncer; Orare De Garro. leading woman, and cities, you will And Ten-Pinnet m full arring and the money that you take in is practically all m six girts; Grape Juice Girls, ^nck Oamon, brii«inat in tha money for its owners. A wonder¬ profit. No excessive overhead lor upkeep or R .USSR TR D1 I manager; Parka* Pit Show, featuring Baby fully (aaeinatinggama that gripa tha public. Every¬ lor operation. Ten-Pinnet works automatic¬ B ha^^B Parks and her dances of all nations and Opal body plays it. Rmorts from all over the country ally. No pin boys are needed. Ten-Pinnet is s Parka, as electric lady, and four pita; Motor- ahow atmoat onberievabla profita being made. Tha original invastmant in Ten-Pinnet alleys is small and a live proposition for live wires everywhere. B ~B B— JR Bf drome with three riders and five helpers; Spidnra aar spadal plan of payment makes it easy to get Our special offer makes it easy for you to Bm^wa Show, Jack Flurry; Ed Bliss, hoopla; Mrs. Bliss. started. Far full partlcalara. sand the ooupoa now. get started at oace. Send the coupon now. pi,—p_rt II rf- T?.-. ruby glass; Florenre Bailer, plaster; Tom Ball- L ilCWing Gum, Balloons, Etc., Etc- Teddy bears: Clark, cat rack; Mrs. Clark. wa I AKOFF stockings; Mrs. Sid Bowler, tiot dogs; Sid Bowl- . Iwl, r , t,,U game; Charles McPsnlels, dolls and -Pinnet Co* H pennants on a eamly roll-down.—BOZ. r-v ^ ^ y' D •^puse; will ohsap*^ cash AiUlirms JtMLN April 6. The c^psny will mow ^ to start you in the business that brings in such tremendous / .._ Gwieval IMlvrry Kanksheo. llUmSe. motor trucks. The free attractions will be profits. Slid that coupon rifkt now, ^ .. Nevadu In his Irap-the gap and a high dive. A f'ADNLlIk/AI BBAANA^PDC Tangley autoiuatic calliope has been purrhased N'^nniVMl- IVIMriMVJNC.no tor street advertising. The management will Ten-Piimet Go. Indianapolis, Ind. / CARNIVAL MANAGERS ^ ■» llflfiws , ‘y’drels•VnlfsHs trsvellnctravellnc .Vonhern New T.wk write J. J have Its own light plant, and last week pw- 5M5M HolarHoiar Blila.Bids. Waierroam.WaifWtoum. N. Y. . chased a tine band wagon from Jnllt Allea.

It yauysu saasas It la Tha Blllbaard.Blllbaard, tall thaai ta. Keep in toucli with our Letter Department. MENTION US, PLEASE—THE BILLBOAED. Silk Handkerchiefs ^ Size,15X15 inches, 52.00 Dozen, 524.00 BYMSOUNe BIttSAKER gflE£jT|ly Gross. Aii the Newest

KAH! RAU! BAU! elded to eliwie Indefloltely and Join the Arniond LOW PRICE rhleh 1» playing thru B et out the keleter A Clark Medicine Show, “Over the Top,** “Soidier Boy” Etc. Wisconsin. A nd the tr1p*‘e. StM Yov Ori«r in at Oaaa Whia Thay last S mile In a pleaeant way. Dr. W. J. smton says that the license for FOONTAIN PENS O Id S»1 la ehlniug Winnipeg. Manitoba, Is W-Vi a year and can’t 'L ong the trail Fovr Samples for 5100 Ghris Yoi i Selection AND CAN DELIVER THE GOODS. be flxed for less time. This governs nonresi¬ PILLOW TOPS—inire »lk AkUn. bMuiirull, I mpartlng bia cbeeTlnese. N ow la the time—.SHOW VS IIOW; dents. rrtntrd and pnuted wlUi Dew ratrl- {^2.51 DOZ SEND YOUR NAME FOR E aeh day Is yours—1)0 IT NOW. You can find Doc Moran every l»aturday night CENTER PIECES —8Uk-«aUn.'. wtUi btwutirui NEW PEN PRICES B ehold the season opens. on the city scales. Sixth and Elm strts-ts, Cin¬ frlnce that ratrlwa the patrtoUc ifa. ITw^ come I mprove your opportunities. cinnati. You have to bow to Doc when It Comes AjMwted. with up-to-the-mlDute d»> Qqj DO IT KOWi L amept Dot on the unprohtable. to choosing the nice spots. And be never gives L uckleaa years gone bye—get out and bustle. anything a-wclgh (away). SILK-SATIN HANDKERCHIEF CASES—Mae llx Ws carry • full lias of article* suitable tor Streetmen, Demonttrators, B oye. be loyal to Old Glory Johnny Harper jumped from Cleveland. 0., Fair Workers, Sheet Writer* and No«- A nd buy a Liberty Bond, to Fairmount, W. Va.. and Is r«-stlng In the alty Dealers. Prompt shipment and K eep It: don’t sell It. Lowest Prices. Our 104-page Cataloi latter city prior to making his seaism’s jaunt. B Dtomb autiH-raey thus. mailed upon request Consumers pat* Johnny says that several pitchman have passed stamps. It ah! Rah! Bah! that way. —DOC C. n. CONRAD. BERK BROS. Doe Conrad s-'iit the fois-golng from Illinois. II. -Andre Langdon Is trying to step Into the 643 BROADWAY, NEW YORK Anything gees In Illinois this y.nr. It’s Illi¬ stKH's of Jack London as the dog story teller. nois’ Centennial Year. They may not iM-ri>etrate But the famous Jack I.ondon told hU Morli's In prose, while Mrs. Langd^'n’s boy runs to poetry just that way In our bwt circles. Doc. but it possesses a punch at that. Worse has poetry. Witness: emanated from Gns-nwlch Village. The most peaceable dog la the dog who Is there With the buckle aud clinch when he’s caught AGENTS We hear that Dr. Ben Bruns Is In Honolulu. unawais'S. Billyboy gecial new process. No trick to harm to your busl- DOC G. •ell our lines Iberj' true Aimrlcin Xli’SW, Chill Joe’s Chill will buy on elirtit. WE M.4NEK.AC- Cs>n Came Chateau TlUn OT'R OWN’ I.I.NE AND ARE Bl'Y .V LlBEKTV in I'lttnhurg la still PdSmVia.Y THE LAIu:i-«T M.W- playing to crowded TTAtTTTIHTLS ANd) DlcTRIBr- BOND. bouses. But the TOR8 DF I’HOTO HANDLED KNTVBS FtHl SALISl RDAUD8 AND WUut bus become buueh will s.>on be RAm.K CAUD.8 IN THE I’NITirD making for the wide 8TAT>5t. Write us ind we will Curley Clawson, places. Judging from see that y(si are rnanpiljr supplied. Ben Cochran, the chatter one hears Ask for catalogue and t- rms today. Doc Craig. around J<let you state the lent price at tIJM for all this, lahoma City, and so much a gl.mpse. tha dollar U youn. as m if she baa to iMSTtwr. beg cr letter was returned. That falling, he will eat the clams. If steal IL SUPPLIES Write me Box 7, This Lucky ’term packare has hr«n a "Ituky find” Is-avenwurth, Kan.— he will go d >wn to frw all pariisa. Cknplate ouifit asot expnea prepaid for Our 50-paee WHOLESALE POCKET The Great Jullalee. the rittshurg I’pesa SIZE CAT ALOB is DOW ready. Get and seek advice from Bugs Baer Bugs vour copy at once and save the job¬ Doc Murdock says SPECIAL OFFER that some year* ago will tell him that Ten Boxie fur’<3.00. with Remrle Oa« FltEH Or ber’s profits. when he was mau- “a Cow can't run cnnii I^e Outfit with One, aa aiuwm. aaprwss prepaid. ager of one of Col. and look d g- t'ection one cold Bill I»uls E. M, DAVIS SOAP CO. CHICA60 SWAGGER STICKS, $6.50 PER winter night, tak¬ ing his stand in the GROSS and up. ticket hi>x. During The $6.30 Swagger Stick Is made with reg- the evening a farm¬ ani'Uig uiatloo Shell Top and Bullet Batom. B.iy er, with his wife the fsre- who resigiie'l a f> w Mnnogramlnc antoa, etc., la tb« biggest for his 10 cents, the re fsme Tie Is enjoying a tu^vessful ''“J» paying butineoa of tbo day and ooa for admission charge, tour of the Ktqm^ atom <>{ th»* which there 1* great demand. the farmer made Doughnut Cl-'i. w Over 30 rtyle*. slsri and rolora t« aetect strennotM oiij-'c'-itinx, anmiimce with re¬ from. Catalogue showing designs la exact claiming the Colonel had advertised a free show. gret that the renowned secretary of this oiganUu- colors and sUes and full partlcalars tree. Mr. Bigelow repller tlon—Johnny Maney—Is also ab<>ut to res.gn, 18 INCHES WIDE, 80 INCHES LONa the night before, and If the soli tiller desired pleading the press of h's w'holcssle bnstnr s. A jyftv JUMBO THERMOMETER to get In on this particular evening he would new s«-crotary will shortly be elected. Johnny MOTORISTS' ACCESSORIES CO, have to p.ny the admission. He wss willing reports that he has done a tremendous business MANSriELO, OHIO and barometer enough to pay for himself and his Missus, but since op<'ning his newr wholesale bouse on Su¬ AN0 EIGHT DAY CLOCK onierirl the kids back into the sleigh. Some perior avenue. Cleveland. few mlnut<’s after be had gone Inside (Vlonel 'This Is the Mggest thing In I'ay attention to thla, YOC: adrertlslng. It's not only big Bigelow beckorcsl the kiddles and s* nt them In feet and inches, but In dm- in, too. Doc Murdock finishes this tale by say¬ Hwat the Fly. lars »nd cents. Scores of nu n ing ”1 didn’t know who was the happiest— Catch the Spy. are making Mg suicesscs by the' kids or the Colonel.” We are tempted to Nall the Lie. sejllng^advcrtliUig spare on tha ask. "Was this a ruse on the part of the Swear off on lie. lOOBKTlOTSorp^Miur^HII » farmer?” Quit drinking Uye. AGCNT5 GOODS. ACVtRTlSiNG NOYllTltS. POST Silt. 81 FOR A DAY AND A And never say Die, HALF WORK C£«>5. books, PiCTuRts. ETC. at A Display apace In public places tlOM or OWGNUL COST, write todax now! and on proniinen' comers is Baseonj and Howard Barry made the r.tstem easily securel Icr the Wg FANTUS BROS., 519 531 itlCAIIDORN SlaOMCAfiO "JV.'MBO” ’Picrmometer Tlie auto shows. 'They are hlls-matlng lu the fo,irte»n adviTtlslng s(>ares go Quaker City for tho present. like hot cakes—.some of our men sell otit the br.ard In a Charley Ilapoaport—Your

een some tlm«* since we have heard FIS’ ,4.n, frrrgM, offlea windows and from T>r. I>-w C,»>per. How's ererythlug in old ■ ai,.eeD since OctolsT. White stones end I IhG^ahII naaiey right irvai the Xilicon diamonds are still the feature with Jack. 'Nathaniel Br'-gelsit-lu Is now assistant olpen- The new law has put most of the old boys latkm manager of Motor, and wants to bear out of the game. I’ll keep you in it with from Dave Harris. ‘‘Harry Burton, eomedlan and ventrlbajul-t. You esa la'll t<* iieartqr trada eg trssel the best Farm Paper in the world. On h.is he,-u giving excell>-nt entertainment this Get Dr, Harry C-, Chapman to tell you aliout all

,.Hitle alom' last season, and says that It its pitching. Bnt, at that, we'll wager be ,, to k>'ep blms.‘ir pretty husy to Igmire the ,Il of the trail this si>rlng.

An outside- was beard to say the other day 'ii.it Diogems. would have needeil two lanterns were he pursu.ej bla quest among [dtehmen. The PREMIUM USERS ,.lli>w W'ga ' ..mediately called and set right. It'll those kind of remarks will Iw made if note: our f>rice;s Itchuien tlH'mstdves don't lake slept to dig np II,. evil root from which they gr.tw. Again we ■ •k, "What are YtU.' going to do?”

Tile old scout. Sliver Cond. was laid up Vrllh In i!rlpl>e for several days. But hemdc treatment l.roi.ght him aroumi okay, and be was again ..'.■D In the Blltytwy offlres the latter (mrt of the we«'k.

WoDdiT where that oldtlmer. Harry North, Lnsw-n thy fountain i>en, Harry, and let ua hear from you.

OLDTIME BILL (lie Has a Kew Words To Pay) (Winter was passing. .tlready the first of ilie hluetilrils were luaklng their appearance and ..iiging their ever sweet chans'di. In the rear r<.iui of a hotel In one of the hig cities a gronp ..f ptiehuien were aeatiol In big lounging chairs whiling away the few abort days that remained te-fore they must take to the r'Wid and to the wide. «t*eu places. Each aeemetl t<> be trying to outiki the other In rturlea uf big pitches made and suckers trimmed.) Itose up a fellow, somewhat *ge sluw-. SAFETY RAZOR OUTFIT

Ti nc »rp the J.ijm of ye»terjre€r, When i>lirbuieo . BUI la going to ask all pitchmen to coa- 'Twould be Impoealble to write to all of the trlbate poetry. In that way the blame will be heya, bnt 1 do write to aa many at possible. . 1 lifted from bln nhouldera. Names will be slgaed have been here at the Invalid Brothers’ llomc to ererythlng, even rera llbm. since January, and 1 certainly know what coun¬ WAR MAPS try life la by this time, if I were now In your It's DO Dae trying to camouffage our Intentlog. oIBce I conld draw many a smile from yon by ^-paga AUan tt War Mars mewing all battle line* up to April IX Fnmt page marked In big letteok FBICB, You know we're trying for an ..peolag In which the recounting of my experiences. But It la but $1 'vY Our tgrou cleanUit up wlUx these mapa Good to sell at Me earh or give away aa a pranAusa Our to spring a poem, an we might at well let tt. pnos to ererykndy, IW each. the reaping of jry sowing, and my days for PrBTNO COMETU making the coin have slipied away, ll-jwercr, I would have ail the boys know that 1 am feel¬ It has often been repeated that COMPTON BROS. AGENCY. FINDLAY. OHIO. ing all right and bolieve myself good for a When the robins come few more years, and that with an old man’s Yon can bet your Easter bonnet heart I wish them health and prosperity and Winter's done, summer'a come. evtwy other blearing. Our llvi-a, our hearts, our REAL. MONEY-GETTER thoughts, our all seem now wrapped In the And to bear the bluebird’* lyric Greatest deramstratlng prepoalUoa of I* «ine of giadDeM— claiming divine rights, would make ns vassals. A pretty axtom. 9ure*t thing. f^ow. Department 9tore W'^eken, rtuhsMO, Window Men. aeud £>o for Slay G id bless our boys gone across the sea temple. on noble venture, and bring them hack to rs But. liet to me. old pirdner. sx'n. Y'our friend. William A. McGuire, Box The ope I heard U»t night 14. Esperauce, iNew York, N. Y.” Waa a aad and aorry hobo. The BlA EfT bird all right. A prevaricator l«n’t such an awful had fellow —AJMtLLrt OEEd. after all. Just think of the mirth he creates.

In this wti,e We hrsr from a real oldtlmer: 1 Cheer np, fellowe straw bat day la only a "I am still la high approval of the well-estab- I month off. llsbed Pitchmen’s Column, and trust It will ex¬ THE ORIGINAL LUMINOUS CRUCIFIX pire only with the reni>wne,l Billhoari. I deem I For the lowest price* cm the original ERADIL'M (Lumlnow) CRl’rmXEI' write to Jimmy Watson, the poet and clear thinker. Its wo-th to every man of our fraternity noal- ( m. the sole manutaoturer* c< theae good* T’ue rioceer ?3AI'IVM (Luml.-.ousl I'JU;- Is still In Chicago, and says that he is making tlvvly Invaluable asd conaldcr it the ?b *t means | CIFTT. with metal carpus and wood crass, la wlUtcait d'k. Ai«o manufactums ting rich. Itlnce becoming a regular pecan ro K ttaa tnAlrt. fai>y ro»fe. l* err«e |v*eit It’* << laimlnoua Houie Numbera, light Finding Bulbe Rr.iuh Plate*. Match Boxes, etc. hoarder he avers that the said pecans know fol the kkh. Hrlla for lOr. oma $I 00 per 100. FVeer Send toe our full list of i’aUtoUo aieet Picturm, Pttwntocpe* with War Views, Pillow mora sbout fooling a man than a man knows 'Oty huj*. 8UU.49 by mall. 1<^' W* E C^'^KT Tope etc., etc. (Continued on page 42) .Ni»Va.TT CO. SIS niaatMth Are. Dee M.-itn«e. la THE PIONEER CORPORATION. I2M W. S3d St. Ckleaf*. Illlaaie SPECIAL KNIFE OFFER WAR RING BUYERS B-MII AearlcM Metal Naadle Peek** Kalfn Well ARMY AND NAVY WAR CROSS RINGS flnUhnL nl-Le* plate or blark metal handlm. high THESE RINGS ARE GENUINELY EXTRA HEAVY, JUST AS REP¬ eaitxat poel Kadre. (rear «m wiur*. LviTylssly buy*. Bampl* fre*. Pleeee add i'i to the abowe prlci* for _ , , . „ war tax Showing Exact Face at Navy 100' t TO 200^:0 PROFIT Ring. “in* N-** r«uln.. un!«« It .-on- Hers Is your miportunttv. Get husy. AgrnU In Ihs Routh. mite fer eur Spo- ATll* til«0

!!INEARLY HALF MILLION SOLD ALREADYII! COMPLETE IN SILK TAPESTRY OR GENUINE LEATHER CASE TIn Bi||Ml ib Aay FOR THE GIRLS OVER HERE SeNtf Boy's Pockel •nd OMcktsi tad Repeater, Any Oirfs Bat. and THE BOYS OVER THERE MOTHER, SISTER or “THE ONLY GIRL” puts her picture into the frame and gives it to HIWI—or she puts HIS picture into the frame, and whoever uses the mir¬ ror sees the “SWEETHEART’S” face at PRICES: OiimFaH the same time. iiD Sro8s,mje kaoiliM Stoll » 21JI !!GET IN LINE AND MAKE MONEY!! Wire Vow Meaty lltoZS • lUN TRENCH MIRROR AND FOTO FRAME COMBINED Today. ACME MANICURE AND NOVELTY CO., oap-M, parfTMt. WORTH A DOUAR RHAIIS AT 2Sc 200 Fifth Avenue, Sate Faclon New York City

PIPES STREETMEN (CootlDDcd from page 41) about tbein. But—and stick this in yonr fedora XMEDICINE MEN^ Sales Board Men, Paddle Wheel —Jimmy is STICKING it ont, and it’a ten to Men, Concessionaires, Carnival Work* one in tbe betting tbat he'll come out on the WHATEVER YOU ers. Sheet Writers or Peddlers: long end of bla little scrap with tbe pecans. NEED WE Gabe BolllDsworth la in tbe draft, but eg- WATCHES, JEWELRY. CLOCKS. pects that be will toe exempted. In that event be will go out with Dr. Harry Cbapman's Med¬ ^S^HAVE SILVERWARE, REVOLVERS, NOTIONS, icine Show. Gabe is a bustler and will make good anywhere. NOVELTIES AND CARNIVAL GOODS. Somrlbing tbat would please ns Immensely. All orders shipped game day as received. If every pitchman who reads Billyboy this week Old catalogue free. New catalogue for would take a funny notion to sit down and write Bill a letter, their combined efforts supplying QUALITY — PRICE — SERVICE 1918 will be ready to mail alxiut May Ist. us with pipes enough to last until next Christ¬ Write for ifedal descriptive circular on our aew mas. We can give j*ou the neoessarv- co-operation to make your show a success. IN RoWni Ball Qame (Patented). The most i If this should be seen by that wizard of tbe WRITE TODAY feieinalini pam ever inveatid. pencil. Bob Edson, who la now In the service, TELLING US YOUR REQUIREMENTS. we would surely appreciate a line from him and NO GOODS C. O. D. WITHOUT some of his clever work. Have written yon We can supply all your needs prolnptly. Wc have a large variety of the kinds DEPOSIT several times, Bob, but you must have moved. rr._ I that sell. I I COMPOUNDS LINIMENTS Do yon remember when you read these names TABLETS POWDERS Shryock*Todd Notion Co. In the pipes. L. R. White, George Covell, Johnny TEAS SOAP_ Shautl t'ncle Pete Ellsworth. Rug Needle Wil¬ 822-824 N. 8th St., 8T. LOUIS, MO. son. Gar Johnson and Danny Mack! Well, we Write today for particulars. We have the RIGHT GOODS, the RIGHT can't seem to get in touch with them any more. PRICES and the RIGHT SERVICE. ja ■ large Wall Maps, 3 sheets, Come on, fellows, chirp a check full. ■ 3gx35, mostly Central States. SAVOY DRUG &. CHEMICAL CO., 28-30 Kiizie SL CHICAGO. ILL ■ — nm ■ regular 50c retail, 7'/ae Mah Harry (Happy) Deem writes in from Clarks¬ la hundred lots. Samples, burg. W. Va., and says that he was convicted 85c. Bargain BuIleUn free. of having more than one quart of whisky OD bis person and senteneed to serve six months OD FANTUS8R0THER8,’” the county roads. He states further that ht can get a pardon from the Governor, which will get him out in time for tbe summer work, if LARGE PROFITS bis friends will help him out. He will need Agents wanted to sell Battle Fruit Maps. IkerylXHly tbe sum of $100 to do this, and asks that bis In the country is Interested and wants to kno» where friends contribute to the raising of this amount. Have You Left School ? the boys are going and where tbe batUe is raging In Send all donations to Harry Deem, care County FraiKWL ScTid 10c in .-damps for sample and full par- Jail. Clarksburg, W. Va. with a diploma or without it? In either case vou of course do not Uculara. WEIEEa MFC. CO., INC.. Dunkirk, N. Y. wish to leave off being educated. A\'hen education ends life ends. READY! AIM! Take a Reading Course Everybody reads, but too many read without any plan, and to no purpose. The college graduate is like other peojile In the need of system, but a little more likely to realize his need. The Chautauqua Heading Course is useful alike to the person of limited training, F!RE!! who labors many nights over each book, and the critic or vigorous man of affairs who can sweep thru them all In a few hours. For B IN A POST CARD FOR either a group of related, intelligible and competent studies leads to a well rounded result. NEW 1918 CATALOfilE Don’t Read at Random Uk«s. Dolls Pennants. PiUow Tope, Paddle Wheii Goods. Notions, .tonelry. LHre-Away Slum. PatriotU, Goods. Ped¬ without further explanation the Chautauqua Reading Course. It dler's Goods, etc. THE MUST OGMl'EETB STCKV IN THE (X)L .VraY—PKII^ESABE IUGHT^I®^(^ IS was the first and is still the best, and it alone has a worldwide BIGHT. Si> SENT) FOR CATALOGUE. IT'S FREE. YOU CAN'T IXJ A SUOdJsSFTli NOVEimf BUbl- fame. The cost Is trifling. for a year. Are you tired wasting your NTSe WTTHOIT IT. odd minutes? If you will tell us that you saw this ad in The ;D. HAHN (voiTri^ht). 222 West Madison Street, CHICAGO. Billboard we will send full free synopses. Chautauqua Institution -THE PATRIOTS’ CHOICE- Chautauqua, New York The latest and best money-getting Novelty on the market, a cracker-jack seller for Camp Workers, etc. Quick sales wherever shown. Send 10c for Sample yV IMPORTANT NOTICE Package and Prices. This is the greatest laugh ever TO OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS ” perpetrated on the Kaiser. Everyone wants It. Don’t V 1918 CATALOG miss It. Write quick. Nothing like it ever put out. ^\\m n'* to rrirtjr JUNE I5TH. Ravo your 1917 Catalnfii. If ^ >"'>

QUICK-SURE-MONEY GETTERS These card vending machines arc a proven tuccess. They do all the work and make yon 200 PER CENT PROFIT on their sales. NO TROUBLE - NO WORRY — NO EXTRA WORK—just set them up, fill them with cards— the machines do all the rest, and will positively pay you bigger profits than any other legitimate busineas in which you can invest yonr money. Some machines selling from operated and leased many parks thmotrt the 2,0u0 to $.600 cards per day. ELECTRIC PARK LOOKS country, but is of tbe belief that lake View The machine costa •29r00. We give yon free of charge with Its natural lake, shade trees, winding walks with each machine 3,000carda. The cards telling at 1 cent and shrubbery la nearest to nature of any m- each will net yon $30.00 so yon have the machine and $1.00 FOR BUSY SEASON sort be has yet eontrolled. Tbe park has a in money clean profit. In other words the machine costa ilrawlng p'tlatlon of m.iSM) and an added pop you nothing to start with and will continue to make yon nintlon of 90 tmo In tbe Government's canton¬ big profits for years to come. Additional cards can be ment camp, located wBhln walking distance bought from us at a price to net you 200t profit. Management of Kansas City of tbe park. We have 22 different kinds of these machines, every Mr. Sbetterly also controls a lease at I.ake- one a live money getter and backed by our "moneyback” Resort Promises Many New w(«>d park In North Carolina where tbe monthly guarantee. Write for catalog. psvroll of factorlea nearby totals around $*.100,- Hsrs is year ckases Is pick sp a Ist a{ easy asasy wiiksal Thrills and Features— ISlO. aay txtra stfsrt—are yes alivt ts yssr spesrtsaitiss. Associated with Manager Fhetterly at l*ke DELAY COSTS MONEY-ORDER NOW Opens May 26 View will be Paul Cnderwood, of Murray, Ky. Henry Hepp. who formerly conducted tbe or¬ chestra at Junction Park, la also said to be con¬ THE EXHIBIT SUPPLY CO., J'SfcSSgrrit sidering a pi>opositleDdlng tbe winter with members of hla fam¬ (iulrr promlar many nrw thrilla and fpaturPK. ily. but shortly after May 1 bis address will be The two Drw ridra now uodrr roastructlua wbrn In care of tbe A. R. A Electric Co., Augusta* flnliht^ will brine tbe erand total up to aa erm WANTED—WANTED—WANTED duzrn. The bathlnc bearh promlaea to be more popu¬ WILLOW GROVE PARK lar tbaa ever before. Elrren buadred new (treeatne rooms have beea added. I.en(e's Famoua To Have Concert Season of Sixteen Symphony Hand, under the dlreetiun of Michel Weeks THE OIL CITY PARK Aosrlo Lenye. will deal out harmony from tbe band ibell, and tbe big musical comedy company of fur y people, knoan aa Sebooley’a Folllea. Philadelphia, Pa.. April IS.—On Saturday, Eldorado, Kansas, Greatest Oil Town in the World Today. under the management of Edgar Sebooley, will May 18, Willow Grove Park will Inaugurate Its Rides and Concessions present a senes of musical revues. BUI Hk*ka, twenty-third season. Tbe management has an- the popular South Side caterer, will dispense Dounetd that for the coming teaaon of sixteen Such as merry-go-round, Ferris wheel, whip, Trip to Mars, dance hall, skating pure food to the multitudes, and James Norton weeks It will provide a musical program of rare rink, picture show, fish pond, penny arcade, shooting gallery, photo gallery, Hill have charge of tbe nuts, popcorn and light exi-elleuce, having seeured six of America's best ball games, palmist and all kinds of concessions and attractions that go to refreshments. Isaac Gardener, custodian and known musical organisations. Tbe opening st- manager of tbe beach, will direct the movements traetlon, from May 18 to June 1. will be Nahan make a first-class amusement park. This park is located just si.x blocks from (if some twenty "white wings,” who will work Franko and hla orchestra, followed by Arthur i the heart of the fastest growing city in the United States. Opening early in on tbe Spotless Town Idea. Pryor's Band In a return engagement from June The extreme northwest comer of the park la ‘J to 211. From June 13 to July 13 Victor Her¬ May. Pressey Brothers, write. Address S. J. M.LDDIN, 210 W. Central being transformed Into an experimental and bert and hla orchestra will be heard, and from Ave., Eldorado, Kaasos. model garden. July 11 to 27 Patrick Conway and his band. Mechanics and scenic artists are already at Commencing July 28 to -kiigust IT Wasaili Leps work on the floats for Kansas City's third annual and bis symphony orchestra will present their MardI Gras, which will be held at Electric Park Musical Festival. Conductor Leps has secured LOOK WANTED LOOK the latter part of August. the services of the Philadelphia Operatic Society, grand opera aoloiats and other vocal and instru¬ mental soloists. The final attraction will be FOR LIVINGSTON PARK NASHVILLE’S GLENDALE ZOO Lieut. John Philip Sousa and bis band, from August IS to September 8. Announcement later IN THE HE:A.RT of NEWPORT, KY. Nashville, Tenn., April 13.—The Glendale will te made of tbe appearance of the ClMral Walking dlataoce of 500.000 pe<»pl®- Xc" P»fk and Ckmtval Court. CAN I’SB Portable SktUng Rink. Dan¬ Z‘«> and Amusement Park, which Is sgain under Society of Philadelphia, Strawbrige and Clothier cing PavtlUn, Pinny Art-ade. Pony Track. Miniature Ra.lruad Tratk. Whip, itrukof Speedwag. Ferris WheeL Chorus and other famous choruses and aoloiats. j good, merttorious Shows, legitimate OonrenKxii wttb flanb. WILL BL'Y a tO-ft. Round TVgi, also 100 feet 8 the management of John A. Murkin, has an¬ or 10-rt. Side Wall WANTED—Four MiH who tuidrraland Parker MrrT>-Oo-Round. Park opens May 4.- nounced Its 1018 program. The Brat event of Addnat aU raaU to PAUL A &TRALEY. ears Mask Hail. Newgert Kentucky. the year was an Easter Egg Hunt, held Sat¬ F. a—Watch ad in next iaeue for Road Show. urday, April 6, and pronounovl a success by all DR. CHAS. DAVIS who attended, there being $300 In cash prises given away during the day. Gome of tbe Attumes Managemert Lake Front Park events to follow are: live Babbit Chase, Over the .Top, Wild Animal Hunt. Balloon Race, Hammond, Ind., April 1.3.—Tlie management Flags in tbe Trenches, Dog and Pot Gtock Bhow, of Lake Front Part, rttuated on Lake Michigan, Patriotic Day, Tableau of AlPed Nations. ■•■■ven miles sonth of White City has been CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA Pershing's Pageant. Prosperity Day. Poultry placed In tbe bandt of Dr. Chaa. L/ghtball Da¬ riow. Safety First Day, Fourth of July Day. vis. who Is a clrens and riding device veteran lV)srder Mills Day, Automobile Show. Cross In the amusement line. The park will run nov¬ Country liace. Athletic Day. Boys and Girls' elty acts, a circus and outdoor free shows. One ELECTRIC PARK Agricultural Display. Baby Show, Flag Day, of the features of the resort Is its $20 (100 bath¬ States of America and Btory Tellers' Day. house and bathing beach. The regular seas.->n OWNED BY THE SOUTHERN POWER A UTILITIES CO. la scheduled to start on Jane 1 anl close Sep¬ WANT Whip. Hanker Speedway, CndergTcamd Qiinatoam, "Over tho T(x>" or "Through the Trenc-hee.” or¬ tember 10. ganised Tabloid. Wild West. Fenia Wheel. Carousall. good Pit Show. Other Ridee and Shows write. Noth¬ C. C. SHETTERLY ing u» laige or too small g of merit Otrts for niuaiooa. Dancere. Pianist, Drummer GbnoetelreM all open, lik'iudlng MrtvharxLee Wheels (Setft Drinks excepteu). Place abeve eiihet flat or perorntagn .VUlreM Closet Fivt'Year Lease of Augusta FIRST PARK SEASON MR. EPSTEIN. Anuteeitnt Director, Qiieea City Hetei, ChMIotte, N. C. Park Wglsenbnrg. Col.. April 12.—The first regu¬ CONCESSIONS TO LET ON PUT IN BAY ISLAND. Larfset Sufflnar Resort ea tbe Lakea. fer Seatea ISIA Dally ateamers from Detroit. CleveiaiKL Toledo and Sandusky. Spaces to rent on main thoroughfare, with or lar park season of this city will be with the Angnsfa, Ga., April 13.—C. C. Shetterly, who without buUdlnga. for all kinds of Amuaementa and Ooocvsaions. Good opening for Souvenlra, Fish Pond, last year managed Junction Park at New oiiening of Walsenbiirg Park by the tValsenhn g Sitooting Galloy. Peony Arcade. Caoe Ra>'k. Knife Rack. DoU Rack. Japanese Bowling AUeya and all other Brighton, Pa., has closed a flre-year lease .of .tmusoment (Vniiutny. E. C. Dawson, of this Midway Games. My pretm.-wa are located belwcen Park aod Bathing Btach. ahreaat of Perry McmDrlal Mon- Lake View I'ark, this city. Mr. Sbettcrly bat company. advDi'd a Plllb<'ard representative that unarnu PmeievXa for aeaatn are far better than previous years. wUh Mi.-hlgan going dry and Ohio alUl w<*. tbe season l-ioks very prospeTvms and the In- R JI Flanders, of Detroit, baa purrhaaed MO-mom Uotei Vlctnry. to be reopened with good bookings to bring stallatfoD of several games, concessions, merry, lots of people hto-date table The park has a drawing popn1ati'>n of 15,000. CAME. ' Ps(eol AUmre Prssscvted. FRENCH IN CHATTANOOGA Carouselle, Eli Wheel and Whip Men. State age, experienw and salary wanted. Men fomiorlv omplovcd bv Goodin? not considered. THE EHRING AMUSE¬ Chattanooga. Tenn , .\prll 13.—TT. P. French. Michigan builder of park conreaaiona. was in MENT EN'f. CO., Central Nat’l Ba^ Bid?., Columbus, Ohio. Chattanooga a few days ago for a conference with local park commis.sloners regarding the en¬ ONLY AMUSEMENT PARK CITY 500,000 terprises to be Installeil at Warner I'ark. An W.LNTF3>—(Vnceatl'ina. Shows and new ludlng Devli'et. Wldp. Fema Wheel. TYngtrSwlng: Ocean Ware, up-to- iip-to date merry-go-round, with m.my novel at¬ date Mrrry-Gwdn«ue. 7\n-tn-Oue, Snake. Midgets. Fat People. F'reaks. legiiimate Ihnt tractions. including a $r>.(i(i0 organ, la now en Shiwrt tXJNllESSlONS of all kind*. Ball Ganus. Blankets. 1>^ B.-ara, Knife ard eano Rack. Free Atuvitlona mute to Chattanooga and will he act np at and Banda WTUTL W11.VT II.LVB Yul J Eight-aixe .knuaemenl Park. Seven days Ten dlrert car Un» to Warner Park Immediately upon arrival. gruUDda. Including live Interurban lines Fifteen nknutu' car ride. 5c car fane to gmunda. Wrtto oe wlro. J. T. SHERLOCK. Geeeral Maaagar, 34 l«h St., BuflaJe, N. Y. Ptioee. Tuner 37$4-W. WILL MANAGE DETROIT PARK

Difmlt. Mich.. .Lprlt 1.3—The new 1* A. CIRCLE SWINGS CHANGED TO CAPTIVE AEROPLANES Thompson .\mnsemont Park, which will be RICHARD GARVEY, - - 81 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. operated Ix're this si'as.>n. will be under the di¬ rect supervision of Charli's A, Sturk. who. dur¬ POR QAI F 't ngela Jumping Horse »rtng, ing tho w Inter nvonths. devotes his lime to representative s'lmmer amnHement tract, has rvyn >U.ltsrv Band Organ, paper building and fumlshlng plans for yarious amuse¬ completed the first three of a group of poured ' play. Style 15fll First r.asunable offer takes same and ment derlcea. concrete cottage*. The last of these three was i tu l»» ssjne Cti <» Pill and isie PowiT'a Machine, ftsaau lUu- GETS RARE VIOLIN the object of nsing tbe roof for war ganlen p.ir- l(wi. Baby Rn k and ll.ml. High Striker InformaUcn powea. It la claimed the earth on the roof w ill on ronuest. BOX 572, SHOW SALE. Briakley. Art. Mnseailne. la.. April 1.3 -(Nonnan Baker, bead keep the houaea cooler In summer. of the Tangley Air Callb'i^ Company, recently rOR SALE—Niyd a 4^ U«»cheU-^iai- came Into itosaesslon ('f a very rare violin, said inan 31*rry-G*>R«wiii»l. prfnplete. or wUl trad* for c^xkI /Vneratl(suim_ u-s yisi lisikliui lis- tPe tvHt. Vtcd pwforred AkiktrcM to have iH-en made by J(»seph Giiamareons In 'Aai'rmLl-hant) sitTv-uis uhI QulcLaat nksua gsU(T ls. bsra It la. 17*23. Tbe Instrument was sent to Mr, Baker by John Po'titano. «'nce a famous Dalian ninsl- '■•'’''’al M«s», Ik re Is ths gsnH> for the live Port Arthnr, Tex., .\prll 13—4'. K. Thinstan. 'S -.111 -lUoH a fiw tg thnui gsnfcs out o« ee»» ' cian. who dbil a sh->rt while ago In Chicago. lessee of IVrt Arthur I’U'asnre Pier I'ark, afatea Wanted -Merry-Go Round aod Amusements , . Iwniea. a nf t<"ir er • Oth fkiugl. In.Lsnsiaiii*. JoJlana. lai'liv HU a esiiw'tty tii rL/n 9#AL.c. kinds for sale cheap. nui'iit. (. rrsily flic lUgj,. AtwiJuteljr tlie greatest Should Provo Profitablo This Season When Improreroents have N-en made, coaling approximately $1.14ft.0(k<. which will be »p«'nt by address SHKING MFG • ii.. 1931 Freeman Ave.. «‘"w1b« lueelty game lit nxlslmiti Park aiut .^»vr.«*vr»»t« 4>»v4 j'-si <'>siivw>lslns. )i«i i-sn make the pelt Cleveland. O.. April 13 Novelty for parka the Government In enlarging and bettering t'amp Uiiw gsiuin III s fee days Write uv at oak's fi thia Bunimer, If plkiis of those w1h> visited Kiieltd I.ewla (American Lake, Wash.l, Greene Park, WAMTm F'T show ATTRACTICNS. North- lusirsicd fiililer. a ring full parll-'uliint. Ilraeh Park rc'-enllv sre carried out. will ppive the amusement aone of the camp. It la said will vv /klv 1 LLf ,irn GxrlloeT lumm* awMO. 1-.,., .. rtOCRAL NOVELTY CO., pmfliable aa well aa patriotic. D. 8. Humphrey, have Coney Itland, N. Y., outrivaled fur many GHi>. H iihamitL cars U(vi>cr Bbon. Trtartank. CsatsrS Avs., WUmlaglsa. Osit prealdrnt of tbs Euclid Beach Part, ClsTslaad'a 1 aad varied kauaeBents. Tax. AprU 15-2a 44 Ttie Billboard APRIL ao, 1918

Syramore Nov. Co.. 132« Ryoamorp at.. Cln’tl. CARD AND DISPLAY BOARDS WpHtpru Fnilt Urader and -Mfg. Co., Grand Hurlotk Uroa. Co., Mfra., I’Uiladplphla TIP TOP TOY CO. _114 E. 28th »t . Want York._ DIRECTORY ‘"I band MUSIC CARNIVAL FRONTS AND SHOW Illxlp MksIp llouKp, 105 W. Madiaon at., Chloaso. BANNERS Tip Top Toy Co., 621 W. ITultoo at., Chicago. I liuker & LockHtxxl Seventh and Wjandotfe nt*., I I lilted Staten Teut 4c Awuliig -29 North CONES AdvertlsemPiit!) not rxcpedinc imp linp In Kannua City, Mo. IH-aplalups at., Cbk'afo, 111. Thp Auiprlcao Coup a V\ alpr Co., Dayton, (>. Ipngtli will bp puhlishpd, propprly plasiilflpd. In BANNERS CARNIVAL GOODS T Dlatx. 127 MIcliigau at., loleilo, U. tliia directory, at the rate of »Ui in advance per Sampllner Adv. Co., 720 Seventh ave.. New York, rjuatavo W. Cohen Jl Bro., 741 Broadway. New The Twomey Co., Box B, Geneva, N. Y. year (52 laauea*. provided they are of an ac- Scliell'a Soeuic Studio, 5M S. High at., Caduni- York " " crtKlC MACUIIUCDV cepiable nature. Fr ee incUidea one year’a aub- bus, O. -'■--, , . MTlptlon to The Billlioard. Tucker Duck & Kubber Co.. Ft. Smith, Ark. KITVAiDIITC l.aulcr .k Driwhach. -IH Butler at., Cincinnati Kach additioi. eis<-o. Cal. (Of All Deacriptiona) COSMETICS American Flag (k>., 73 to 77 Mercer at.. New JULIUS TOLCES Levin Broa., Terre Haute, Ind. York City. (Eyebrow Penoila, Faca Powder, Ete.) 116 East 28th SC. New York. CAROUSELS I Chas. Meyer, 1-.3 E. 13tb at.. New Y’ork City. ADVERTISING CAPS Win. II. Dentzel, 3641 Germantown are., Pblla- I M. Stein Cosmetic Co.. 120 W. 31st at,, N. Y. C. Kinney-Wagner Co., 21t> Broadway. New York. BEWTIES ADVERTISING NOVELTIES Kindel A Graham. 8i«l Mission st.. San Francisco. I ,\.lau lierscbeil Co., Inc., North Tonawanda. COSTUMERS M. J. Clark. 313 N. Tenth at.. St. Lonla, Mo N. Share, 237-241 W. Madison st., Chicago. N. Y. D. F. Sllberer, 1C K. 23d st.. New York City. BITS AND SPURS Buermau Mfg. Co.. Newark. N. J. Ilerschell-SplUman Co., North Tonawanda. N. Y. COSTUMES Singer Bros., H- Bowery, New York City. BOOKING AGENTS W. P. Mangels Co.. Coney Island, N. Y. Boston Coatnnie Co., 113 Gratiot avn., Detroit AERIAL ADVERTISING C. W. Parker. loavenworth, Kan. Mich. Brazel Novelty Mfg. Co., 1710 Ella st.. Clncln’tl. *^7as*'^Tex'^°*'’ bhllade phia T-'Niigan Co.. 130 Duval at.. Phi a. Carnival Costume Co., 267 West Water at.. Mil Silas J. Conyue 3^ Mol^an ave., Chicago, Ill. Office. Palace Theater Bul'.dlng, St?*"Stein A* Goldatelo,Ooldateln, 1453 Gates are.. Brooklyn, waukee. WIs. MtnUiNAUIo ^ New York I'ity. >.N. Y.x. Chicago Costume Works, 148 N. Dearborn at.. Belmonf Sis'ers' BalloonRalloon Co.,(o,, BoxKox 35,35. Heed City.City, Weetenj Vaude. Mana^vrs* Chicago, III. CACARS (R. R.) Chicago. Micliiguu. \r'.Di.trms Palace Horse Car Co., BoomUoom 8t>4. 332 S".S”. , ! . _„ _ _ AEROPLANES\EROPLANES BOOK STRIP TICKETS ' MichWar.v"?Michigan ave., cChicago, III. M, J> CLARKEg COSTUMER Advertising. .?5i H Mcla-an ave.. Cliicago.Cliicagn. HI. National Ticket Co.. Shani,>kiu. Pa. Honston Hallway Car Co., Box 556. Houston, Amatmrs, tkairiiiw. Thoping Flyers, BRIDGE BALL CHAIRS, GRAND STANDS. FOR Buner Exliiliition Co., Erie. Pa. Briant Mfg. Co.. 420 W. lOtU at.. Indianapo'.ls, RENT EAVES COSTUME CO. Jaek McHugo. J. P. Hedges. Manager, 1.528 Indiana. C. Ed nood. Cleveland. 0. Fve Amateurs. (Ua-teites. MoGon I’l.iurm Also iL't Julia st., Berkeley. Cal. BURLESQUE BOOKING AGENCIES no West 48th Street New Vert i) J-, ^2.,* ?,"''.”" '**'■ American Burlesque Circuit, Gaiety Theater CHAIRS—OPERA AND FOLDING t. E. Young (Not Inc.), 62 Madison ave., Mem- uidg.. Ntw York City. (New and Send-Hand) Greenwood. Atkinson A Armstrong Co., 75 W oil phia, Tenn. Columbia Amusement Co., Columbia Theater Atlas Seating Co.. 10 E. 43.1 st.. and < E. 4.'d ward ave., l>rtro i, Mirb. AIR CALLIOPES Bldg., New York City. st.. New York City. DECORATIONS Pneiimatie Calliope Co.. 345 Market st.. New¬ Baker A lAx-kwood, Seventh and Wyac.lottr , ark. N. J.---— Kausaa City, Mo. ALLIGATORS ...... Florida Alligator Farm. Jacksonville, Fla. * j DECORATIONS. FLOATS & BOOTHS J. Alien Turner, Inc., 2M Weat 41at at., N. T. ALUMINUM FEATHERWEIGHT | v^«^n I City. STAGE CURTAIN ROLLERS t RFSIIIIS I W. B. Wilcox 4 Co., 641 Palmwnod a»e.. To¬ .Vmelia Grain. 819 bpring Garden st.. Pblla. j RESULTSLw ^ . ledo, O. AMUSEMENT DEVICES t , , . rw i . • r *• J De Monlln Bros. A Co.. Dept. 12. Greenville. HI. T that wUlwill deVelopdevelop intOinto additional RcalReal bUSinCSSbusiness for 3’OU-that3’ou —that's 8 A* DECORATORS,^FX^ATS, BOOTHS, Briant Mfg. Co. ]ndian.ipolig. Ind. T t-. . e iwnglyingly low rate, togcthcrtogether with the pulling power of this advertising.advertising, Ii AHb,cii^I’R

syesmore Noveitv Co.. 1326 Sycamore st.. cin- I makcsmakes it a doubly attractive offcr.offer. Why\\ hy uotnot givc USus a trial and I Nat"n*i^M’eic^uuie cX.*!**^ Naa^iJa t?.”’ n. y I’innati, O, y Iptlet nqus “show you”voil** ?^ XT ▼BiAi • PQlt<^D Big AuO Cottoo Yllllv, N^w Y^rk. St De.spluines st.. Chicago, Ill. i ^ SPECIAL TRIAL OFFER:OFFtR. J OrUtn*. AtUDU aod Datlis. Tri V. o,„. \ JIO-OO$10.00 A YEAR (in advance), SIX MONTHS,MONTHS. $5.00 4t doll racks including a copy of The Billboard each week. ^ nemcbei. spiiiman, ^^r^h^Tonawanda. n. y. 11™;;-.'zr'iJL'',”"!"" iS ,Srr,2T.a,...^ t including a copy of The Billboard each week. I IvttDKSK C'ity* NlOa Wra. MackonBPn. Yardloy, Pa. Pert J. Putnum. 49U Washington st.. Buffalo. --— ---——- ■ ■ - AVERILL M’F'G CO. New Y’ork. Pir»w#, KHl anti NorH’y Dnlla, I^uis Kulie. 24^ Grand st.. New Y’ork City. BURNTburnt CORKcork CHEWING GUM MANUFACTURERS 37 Ualaa Savara, WaaL Na« Yark. I^^ Aixere The HessHees Co., Rochester.Rocheeter. N. Y. The Helmet Co.. 1021 Broadway.Broadway, Cintnnnstl.CinenDnati, O. ANIMALS, BIRDS AND SNAKES Chaa.Chas. Sleyer, 1-3 E. 13th st.. New York City. Hint Gum Co.,Co.. Inc.. 29-31 Bleecker at,#L. N. Y. C. “BEAUTY DOLLS’* Henry Bartels, 72 Cortland st.. New York. M. gtginStein Cosmetic Co.Co.. 120 W. Slst at.,st., N. Y. C. I Toledo Chewing Gam Co..Co., Toledo Fictorli-Fictorl.» Detroit Bird Store. 231 Michigan ave.. Detroit, /*iiisii i levLJ-r Bldg..Bldg., Toledo. O. ^jvjLiuaiouuamii^a^zmsm^^wJULIUS TOLCCS. Ill I. Itth St.. Nn>™ Vart. Michigan. CALCIUM LIGHT A.pzre e-evo dace- -PBAsauce Robison Bros. 1260 Market st., San Francisco. (Ox-Hydrogen OaaOxs Xanufacturera)Manufactnrera) CMOCOLAlCHOCOLATES to FORrtJR RACEHAUt TRACKSl RACINo rawcnid Novelty Mfg. Co.. IHavllle. Ill. ANIMALS (Sea Lions) Cincinnati Calcium Ught Co., 108 Fourth •t..at., crsmercycramercy CbocoUteChocolate Co.. 76-84 WatUWatta 81..at New Kellow 4 Brown. 428 Boyd at.. Loa Aagelea. Cal. Captain George McGuire, Santa Barbara. Cal. Cincinnati, O. _ _ . /.t, Y'ork.York. Toy Co., lac. Chicago olDco, 623 W. Ful- H. A, Kogers. I*. O. Box 528, Santa Barbara, M. P. Sales Co., 5.37 S. Pearbom at., Chltmgo. Puritan Chocolate Oo., Court at. and Central t >n at., Chicago. III. Californiu.California. Erker Bros.. 6(M Olive st.. 8t.St. I^iuie.Isiuie. Mo. ave..ave., Cincinnati, O. ARMY AND NAVY AUCTION GOODS Calcium Ught Co.. 516 Elm st.. 8t. witty. Schmitt 4 Co.. 1407 W. Jackaoa Blvd., Francis Bunnerman. 501 Broadway, N. Y. City. lonls.I.onis. Mo. Chicago, lU. “SWEETIE” PB0CWE68IVC TOY CO.. IW Weeatw W.. W. Y. ARMY AND NAVY SOUVENIR JEW- . CAMP HANDKERCHIEFS CHOP SUEY RESTAURANT SUP- AND NOVELXIES American Art Production Co..Co., 141 Wooster at..ttss PLIES IVogrepe ve Toy Co.. Inc., 102 104 Woueter el.. New Y'ork. Gustave W'. CoIipd & Bro., 744 Broadway. New Glmt^Te'w^Cohen ft Bro., 744 Broadway, N. T. Yat Gaw Mis Co., 192 Park Bow. N, T. Clly. New York. Y'ork. n- . . r. .o.-v . hnickerho. ker Handkerchief Co.. 421 Broadway, CIGARS IraternltyFraternity EipilpmentE<|iiipment Co..Co., 250 West 123th123tb et.. CIGARS (Wholesale) New York Cit.vCity ^ ^ „ N. Y. Mereanti;^ Trading Co.. 167 Canal at.. , . ^ ... (wholesa^ ••KUXIE-KIO” The Paramount Leather Goods Co..Co., 465 Brr*omeBroome w- LootsLouis Denebelm ft4 Sons,Sons. 1222-24 Oak sL.at. Kao-Kan- f- SCHNtCK & CO., 1407 Timm Bigg.. New Yerk. st.st.. New York. „ Milfred Novelty Co.. 357 W. 36th at.. New York. •••eas City.City, Mo. PiidlinA'n aSvf A iPerry. 125 Prince st.. New York. St-™ 4 Novelty Co.. 147 West 36th it. H-IT. M. LakoS. 316 MarketMirket st.. Phliidelphla. Pa Munaet 8|>eclally Co., 1427 San Ped Toy Co., 123 Bleecker at ■•'Tank ”j. Schneck 4 Co.. 1407 Times Bldg., New Desplalnea at.. Chicago. III. New York MENTS York. „ CLOWN WHITE A. Kerni, 216 N. 2fltli st.. New York rit.T. Touraliie Co.. 251 Caueeway at.. Boston. Maaa. Meyer. 13 E. 13th at.. New York City North Tonwanda Miisli-al Instrument Works, I I'likera Candy Co.. 35 So. DeaiJ^>rn at.. ( bl^go. j, (onmetlc Co.. 120 W. .31at at . N V C North Tonawanda. N'. Y’ Witty. Schmitt 4 Co.. 1407 W. JackaonJackson Bird.Bird.. ~ ' 7ili[*0E SfUFFEDlor CO. BADGES, BANNERS, ETC. Chicago,go, lu111. COASTER CARS _171 Bleecker St, New Yerk._ De Moulin Hro**. ft Oo. Dept 11 Greenville. Ill. CANES AND WHIPS iniiladelphla Tedewgan fo.. 130 Duval at., Phlla. B< I. lln . .543 Broadwey, New Y'ork (’ll*. BADGES, BUTTONS. ETC. Advance Whip Co.. 287 Elm at., Weatfleld. .Miaa COIN COUNTING MACHINES ANDD'^'‘•™ ’>‘'8 ^ Novelty Co.. 400 Lafayette at vewman Mfg to.. 641 Woodland ave.. Cleve i^^azel Novelty «'»!, 1710 Ella at . Cincinnati, o! WRAPPERS QArsc'ce Awir^ DDcaaiiiaa oidd/ikio Cleveland Cane Co.. Cleveland. O. BADGES AND PREMIUM RIBBONS j.I. RiaenstelnEisensteln 4 Co., 44 Ann at..st. New York. Ab^tt Coin Counter Co.. 106 Sixth ave.. New New England Flag 4 Kegalia Co., Stamford. Ct Gibson Mdse. Co..Co., 714 N. Broadway. 8t Louis. York City. ELEKTRA TOY ft NOV. CO. Ryan Mfg. Co.. 182 E. 1 ;4th st.. New York. levin Bros..Bros., Terre Haute, Ind. COLD CREAM (liulil I'S. T.-r« rs KIm Me Bear, and It -y l’••r I8’l- BALLOONS .\ewuiau Mfg. to., 641 Woodiand ave. Cleveland, M. Stein Cosmetic Co., 120 W. Slst -I., N. Y. C. 400 Lstayrtta tt.. Naw Ysrk. l.d-vm Bros., Terre Haute Ind. M. Silverman 337 M. Madmon st., Chicago .8hyrfK-k Todd Co.. 824 N. Eighth st. St Iroola. CONCESSIONAIRES’ SUPPLIES " <'■ Evans 4 Co , 1.522 W. Adams st ChhsgM BALLOONS N. Shii-e Co., 237 241 W. Madison at.. Chicago. Averill Mfg. Co„ 87 Union S<|uare, New York. * Carnival Supply Co.. 126 Fifth ave., Singer Bros., 82 Bowery. New York City. ■ '■ --— ' 5ew Y'.rk City. (Hot Air) r\^\| I C$* " Gerlier 7'27.729 South at I•hllsl1e1ph(s. 1’. Braze! Novelty C ., 1710 Ella at., Cincinnati O _CAPTIVE BALLOONS I • Kindel A Graham. 891 Mission st.. San Francl«<--- Northweatern Baiown Co., 2405 Clybourn ave.. JULIUS TOLCES. 118 E 78th 81.. Naw Ysrk •--vln Bros., Terre llsute, Ind. Cliicago. 7<>y *'<>.. Inc., 143 lllee, ker at., Newark Tliompaon I.roe.’ Ballooning Co., Aurora. III. Frank J. Schneck 4 Co., 1407 Times Bldg., N. T •••'rwy I'nited Stales Tent 4 Awning Co.. 229 Ni.rtli F. G. SEYFAN6 1468 Broagway, Ne«r Ysrk. ..-- . , _ N. Y Mercantile Trading Co., 167 Canal -t Iiesp:ai'es at.. Chi go. 111. BALL THROWING GAMES CARBIDE LIGHTS FRANK J. SCHNECK ft CO. Srin Brelkatle Toy Co.. Muskegon. Mich Tlie Penn Novelty Co.. 906 Buttonwood at,, DoUa. TTlIowa. randlsa. Bad-rta. Etc. I’arlBc Pennant 4 Advertlalng Co., 244 N. HIgi P iladeipbia. The Alexander Mllbarn Co., Baitimorc, Md 1467 Tbaet Bigg., Naw Yarl. Ixia Ang< lea APRIL 20, 1918 T li e Billboard 45 rrdcrriMttre Toy Co.. Inr., 102-104 Wooatcr it.. FOUNTAIN PENS Singer Bros.. 82 Bowery, New York City. York. LUMBER (Theatrical) Berk Broa., 548 Bntadway, New York City. Wright Lumber Co., Inc., 148 Weat 88tb at.. 8od Bros. A Co.. 840 Miasion st., San Francisco. Itojal Toy Co., 207 Canal at.. New York. James Kelley. 151 K. 23d at.. New York City. New York City. B. J. Sturn. .11 Woo32. Oshkosh, Wis. OPERA CHAIRS t uilro Mateo Telit 4 Awliiug to., 2211 .Nortb FOR STAGE AND PRIVATE USE Joseph Paffen, 223 Admiral Bled., Kansas City, Wm. Blrns, lUS W. 37tb at.. New York. A. H. Andrews a>., 115 Wabash are., Chicago. iH'oplaluea at., Cbtragu, 111. Miaaourl. Caenle-Ooudie 5ffi;. Co, 22d and Grand ave., DRUMS (8nar« and Bata) GAMES Thayer Mfg. Co., 334 8. San Pedro at., Los An¬ Kansaa City. Mo. Brlant Mfg. Co.. 420 \V. lotb at. Indlanapolta, geles, Cal. E. H. StafTori Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill. iMlr Mnalr Ilouae, lOT. \V. Mndlnon at., Clilrago. Ind. MAGIC MAGAZINES Steel Furniture Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. l.uilwit a Ludwig, ini4 N. Llueoln at., Chlrago. GAMING DEVICES Eagle Magician,. 320 South 8tb at., Mlnneapolla, ORANGEADE DRUMMERS’ SUPPLIES II. C. Krana A Co., 1.122 W, .Adama at., Chicago. Minn. Charles Orangeade Co.. G.irflelrt Sta., Chicago. U. O. W. M Tg A hales Co.. 430 W. 45th at. Chas. T. Morrissey Co., 4417 Madison at., Cbl'go. Aeuie Itrummera' Hupply Co.. 2S13-15 Weat New York. MANUFACTURERS MECHANICAL Twenty-aei-ond at.. Cbleaio. The Corner Co., 250 Pennsylvania at, Buffalo. Ttie I>lile .Mualc Ilouae, 400 Carrell Bldg., ChCgo AMUSEMENT DEVICES New York. GAS AND CIGAR LIGHTERS Ell Bridge Co., Box 22B. Roodbouse, Ill. l.iidHlg a Ludwig, 1014 N. IJneoln at.. Cbirago. Mars Manufa- turlng Co., 104 5th are., N. Y. C. Ileractiell-tiplllaiau. North Tonanauda N. Y. ORGANS AND ORCHESTRIONS ELECTRIC BELTS GAS AND GASOLINE ENGINES W. F. Mangels Co.. Coney Ldand. N. Y. aty. A. Bernl, 216 W. 20th st.. New York aty. The riertrle Applluner Co., Burlington, Kan. The Fooa Gas Kngloe Co., hptingfleld. O. C. W. Parker, Leaeenworth, Kan. Ten Plnnet Co., 52 Van Buren at., IndlanapoUs, ELECTRIC INSOLES & INHALERS GLASS DECORATED NOVELTIES Ind. BERNI ORGAN CO. Ttie Klertrlr Appllanri Co., Burlington. Kau. Lancaster Glass Co., Lancaater, O. Untearaiile CardV-oaril Music, raialog. MASKS 216 West 20th St.. New York. ELECTRIC LAMPS GOLD FISH (Mniquorade, TheaWieal and Cnraieal) KUppcrt, 46 Cooper Square, New York City. Talhot Mfg. Co., Ill N. 15th at., Ht. loula. Mo. (Wholaaala and Batall) O. Mollnarl A Sons, 112 32d at, Brooklyn, N. Y. ELECTRIC LIGHT OUTFITS E. K. Bruce, Tbonihurg. la. MATERIAL FOR ARTISTS John Muzzio A Son. 178 Park Itow, .N. Y. City. Cnlrenal Motor Co., llabkoab, Wla. T ck A Fitzgerald. 18 Yeaey at.. New York City. North Tonawanda Musical Instrument Works. GREASE-PAINTS, ETC. Clyde PhllUpa. Ft. Thomas. Ky. North Tonananda, N. Y. ELEC. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS tMake-Un Bosea, Cold Croam, Ete.) J C. lieagan. Bertean and E. Ilaeenawood I’ark Tim T^aa Co. (Cberryola A Kabyllp), Bocheatat, MEDICINE FOR STREETMEN PADDLE WHEELS a«e.. Chicago, Ill. Deeore Mfg. Co., Columbus, Ohio. Advance Whip Co., 287 dm st., Westfield, Mass. M. hteln Cotmetlc Co.. 130 W. Slat at.. N. Y. C. MERRY-GO-ROUNDS I. Elsenstein A Co., 44 Ann st.. New York. ELECTRICAL STAGE EFFECTS Zander Bros.. Ine., 113 W. A-tb at, N. Y. O. H. C. Bvaiw A Co.. I.'i22 W. Adams st, Chicago. Chaa. Newton, 905 W. 15tb at., N. Y. City. Allan Herscbell Co., Inc., North Tonawanda. I GREASE ROUGE lieracbell-SpillmaD. Nortb Touawanda, N. Y. Fair A Carnival Supply Co., 126 Fifth ave.. Iniriraal Electric Blate Ligtitlng Co.. 240 W. (Xaks-Up Boaas, Cold Cream, Ete.) C. W. PaAer. Leavenworth. Kan. New York. ITftletb at.. New York tlty A. J. Kempien A Co., St. Paul. Minn. The Hess Co. (Cberryola A Ruby Up), Rochcstar, MERRY-GO-ROUNDS FURNISHED New Toy Co.. Inc., 143 Bleecker at, Newark, ENGINES (Gat and Gatolina) N. T. FOR CELEBRATIONS New Jersey. rte Pooa Uaa Engine Co., Mprlugbeld. O. GYMNASTIC APPARATUS F. L. Flack. 16 E. Woodbrldge sUl Detroit, Mich. Slack Mfg. Co.. 3.17 W. Madison st.. Chlcago„ri. ENGRAVING, HALF-TONES AND Tip Top Toy Co., 114-116 E. 28th at. New York. T. B'tnw’one 816 Weet SOth et.. New York City. MERRY-GO-ROUND ORGANS AND Tip Top Toy Co., 621 W. Fulton at, CbictM SHOW PRINTING HONEY-BITS PORTABLE MACHINE ORCHESTRIONS United States Tent A Awning Co., 229 North Central Engraelng Co.. (>|iera I’lace, Cincinnati. Talbot Mfg Co., Ill N. 15tb at.. 8t. Loula. Mo. .4. Rernl. 216 W. 20th st.. New York City. Desplaines at. Chicago, 111. EYE BROW PENCILS Nortb Tonawanda Musical Instrument Works, Geo. ^rn, Jr., Mfr., 524 Market at, Pblla., Pa, ICE CREAM CONES (Whoktalu) No-th Tonawsnda. N. Y. The Ileaa Co.. Ilocbeater. N \. Loula Iteaebeim A 8ona, 1324 Oak at. Kaasaa C. R. Plelser, Abilene. Kan, PAPER HATS AND CAPS M tteln Coametlc Co.. 130 W. Slat at.. N. Y. C. City, Mo. Mrs. I. Davldsohn, 201 W. 145th at, N. Y, aty. FACE POWDER INCANDESCENT LIGHTS MONOGRAM TRANSFER LETTERS, PAPIER MACHE STAGE PROPER¬ Chaa Meyer. 1 S K. 13th at.. New York CIO. Fafriy Electric Co., 537 N. Dearborn at.. Chicago EMBLEMS. ETC. M Stem CoetneOc CV).. 120 W. Slat at., N. Y. C. Auto Monogram Supply Co., Niagara Bldg., New¬ TIES INDIANS AND INDIAN COSTUMES ark. N. J. Amelia Grain, 819 Spring Garden st, Pbila., Pa. FAIR BOOKING AGENCIES W, II. llarten. Gordon. Neb. r M Bameo, 36 S State at., Clilcagn. 111. MOV. PIC. ELEC. LIGHT OUTFITS PARK B’LD’S, CYCLONE COAST¬ INDIANS AND INDIAN MEDICINES Quincy Motor Co.. Quincy, IlL ERS, CONCRETE SWIMMING FAIR GROUNDS GOODS Idmbo NjtBe Uerb Co.. Bolae, Id., Sfp for reply. Slack Mlg. Co., S37 W. Maitlaun at.. Chicago. MOVING PICTURE MACHINES POOLS. ETC. JAPANESE SOUVENIR GOODS Amusement Supply Co., lOUB Nortb Fifth are., Grlffltha A Crane, 1218-20 Sibley Bldg., PhUa- FEATHER FLOWERS Chicago, III. delpbia. Pa. llaher Broe.. I-- . Importers of Noeeltlea, 876-8 Lacmmie Film Ferrlce. 204 W. Lake st.. (Thl- Be Witt Platen, flnni Boulevard and E. rrarle llTiadway, New York City. ctgo, Minneapolis, Omabi, Dea Moines. PATENTS SECURED are.. Battle t reek. Mich. ?l.«l Moroooot A Oo., 106 E. 16th at.. N. T C. M. P. Sales Co., 537 Sooth Dearborn *t., Victor J. Evans A Co., Washington, D. C. Morlmura Bros.. 546 Broadway. New York Ctty. FEATURE FILMS Chicago, HI. PEANUTS, ALL VARIETIES Taklto. (tgawa A Co., 337 31 West Madison at.. N. Power A Co., 90 Gold st.. New York City. Triangle Pllm Corp.. 71 Weet Twenty third nt.. 8. Catanzaro A Sons. loc.. Peon ave. and 22d Chicago. III. PrectsloQ Mnchioe (\>., 817 E. 34th at., N. T. C. .New York it, Pittsburg, Pa. I'Divenal Pllm Mannfacturloa Co.. Forty-elgktb HANDKERCHIEF CASES MUSIC PRINTING and Broadway. New York City PEANUT ROASTING MACHINES Gnstare W. Cohen A Bro., 744 Brondway, N. T. H. 8. Talbott A Co.. 2931 Flournoy at.. Chicago. FERRIS WHEELS Warner C. Williams A Co., 635 Pmcpect at., Klngery Mfg. Co., Cincinnati, O. Ell Bridge Oo.. Boi 22B. Beodhouee. Ill. JEWELRY Indianapolis. Ind. Althoch A Rooenaon. 203 W. Madison at. Cb'go. PENNANTS FESTOONING Gordon-B Iran as Co. (not loc.). 105 W. Madison MUSICAL BELLS A SPECIALTIES American Pennant Co., 66 Hanover at, Boston, at.. Chicago. R. n. ktaylsnd’B Son. 64 Willoughby at.. Brook¬ Massacbusetts. l%l<-ago Plat A Decorating Co., 1964 Wabaab- I. «Tln Bros.. Terre Haute, Ind. lyn, N. T. Berk Broe.. 543 Broadway, New York Oty. are.. Chicago. III. Mac Fouutaln Pen A Nov. Co.. 21 Ana at, N. Y. Paclflc Pennant A Novelty Co., 2-44 New High, National T aeuc Manufactnrlng Co^. 306 Bergen MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS Los Angeles, Cal. at., Brooklyn. N, T JEWELRY Byron Minsy, 2S0 Stockton St.. Snn Pranclsco. N. Share Co.. 237-241 W. Madison at, Chicago. (For Stage Vie) J. C. Deagan, Bertean and Elnst Raveuawood FILMS Park ave., Chicago.' PENNANTS AND PILLOWS (Mansfacteniu. Beatlan In and Bentnl Brnrenaa) Alter A Co.. 165 W. Maditon at., Chicago, Ill. American Art Production Co.. 141 Wooster at. Uemoilo Pllna Bervlce. 304 W lake at.. Chi¬ GIboen Mdae. Co.. 714 N. Broadway, 8t. Louis. New York City. cago. Mlnneapolla. 4>inaba, B"o Molneo. Ilolaman Co.. 177 W. Madlaoo at.. Cbtcago.IlL CARL FISCHER F. Bternthal, 217 W. Madlaon at. Chicago. Metnal Film Co.. New Torli Cite. Cnited States Tent A Awning (k)., 229 North Phryork Todd Co 824 N. Eighth at. 8t. Louis. neadquartcri fur everything In kiuslc. Catalng frco Calreraal Pllm Maanfactnring Co., Forty-eighth N. Bbure Co.. 237 341 W. Madlaoo at.. Chicago. Desplaines at, Cliicago, IIL and Broadway, New Y'ork City 46-64 CMhsr Sa.. N. Y. 334 8. Wabash. (Uileaga. Bamoel Wrlabaiw Co., 723 Penn are., Pittsburg. PERFUME AND NOVELTIES FILM MANUFACTURERS J. J. Wyle A Bros., Ine.. IH E. 27th at.. New York City. Superior Perfume Co., 160 N. Wells at. Chicago. l:«thi.-ker nim Mfg. Co . 1311 Imeney Catk- Finger Broa., 83 Bowery. New York Ctty. AUGUST GEMONOER « SONS wiy f birago. Ill Tlnllna. Old and New, All PrlcOL Repalrtog. Strlnga, PHOTOGRAPHERS KEWPIES 141 West 424 St. Soeoad Floor, New Ysek City. Ciommerclal Photographic Oo., Davenport la. FIREPR00FER8 OF COTTON AND Hartsook, San Franclseo and Los Angeles. CaL LINEN FABRICS North Tonawanda Musical lustrument Works. Young A Carl, 7tb and i'lne ats., anrlnnatl. O. Ttie Antlperoe Co.. 170 llrecn at . N Y. Qty. TIP TOP TOY CO. North Tonawanda. N. Y. 114 East 21th 81.. New Yert. PHOTOGRAPHIC REPRODUCTION FIREPROOFING LIQUID FOR SCE¬ Bonopbone 0>., 1-8 E. 14th at.. New York. (Kiaiaturet, Business Cerds and Pott OazvU) NERY AND COSTUMES So. Cal. Mualc Co.. 332 S. Broadway, Los An¬ Photographic Card <>>., 105 West 47Ui 8t, New KNIVES geles. York City. Amelia Gnia. Bit Spring Oardeo at., rhUadal- Cleeeltnd Cane Co.. Cleveland. O. pliij MUSIC PUBLISHERS PIANOS Bhryoch Todd Co., 924 N. Eighth at., 8t Louis. C. L. Barabouse. 7 First ave., Oskaloosa, In. FIREWORKS N. T. Mereanule Tndliig Co., 167 Canal at. Byron Mtnty, 260 Stockton St, Saa rrmactocoL. Carl Fischer, 50 Cooper Square. N. Y. City. Colnmbna Plano Co.. Colambos, O. Ametiran Itallaa Ptrearorks Co., Inc., THinbor. New Yorh. Charles K. Uanis, OUambln Theater BoUding, I'ernaylianla N. hhure Co., 237 341 W. Madison at., Chicago. New York City. PIANOS (Eloctrie) Finger Proa.. 82 Bowery. New York City. N. K. Barnaha Plreworka Mfg. Co,, New Jeroois H. Rsmlck, 221 W. 46th at. N. Y. City. star Mnstc Co.. 9 Cast Harrison at, Chicago. FamucI Welnhaua Co., 73 Penn a*a., nttaborg. Horbelle. N. T. Khaptro. Bernstein A Oo., 1416 Broadway, New PILLOWS OnnaoUdaled INreworha Co of America. Wool- LAWYERS York City. worth Bldg New York City Song-Mart PuMUhtng Co., Santa Cm, Cal. <>ord'>D Plreworka Co., 230 Bo. Btate, Chicago. Mward J Ader, 1484 86 Otia Bldg., Chicago. IlL Harry Von Tllzer Music PubUsbiDi: Co., 135 P. 1-. Boyd. 17 N Im 8aIIe at. Chicago. IU. M. D. DREYFACH Ilitt Plreworka Co., lac.. 5234 523S S7tb aae.. West Forty-third st. New York City. Edward Doyle. 421 Merchants' Bank Bldg., In- Write for Catalog. P<-uth. prattle. Waeb W. A. Quincke A Co., 401-2 Majestic Theater 482 Breams St. New York. dlanapoll*. Ind. Impertat Plreworka Cio. of America. Inc., Bos Bldg., Los Angeles. James A. TImony. 1476 Broadway, New York. *112. Prbeneetady, N. Y. Will Von Tllser. 145 W. 48tb st. N. Y. City. PacISc Pennant A Adv. Co., 344 N. High at. International Plreworka Co., It Park nace. Now LEATHER AND ALUMINUM Warner (X WllUnms A Co., 635 Prospect st, Lot Angeles, Cal. York, and Jeroey Oty, N J. (•euTcalr Oeeds) Indianapolis, Ind. Marttn’a Piteworka. Port Bodge. la. Roientbal A Btark. 13 E. 12th at.. N. Y. Wsterson. Berlin A Snyder, Strand Theater, New tun Plreworka <»., Chicago. Ill New York City. TIP TOP TOY CO. North Ameiican Plreworka Oo., tSO Conauaera LEATHER NOVELTY GOODS 114 E. 28th Strset. Nsw Yarfc. Bldg . Chicago. Du Pont Pabrlkold Co.. 126 Broadway, N. T. C. NOSE PUTTY The Hess Co., Rochester, N. Y. Tala'a Maahattaa Beach Plreworka, 18 Park Paramnont wrr Gooda Co., 467 Broome at. PILLOW TOPS I’ltce. New York tlty New York. M. Stein Cosmetic Co.. 130 W. Slat at.. N. Y. O. TlievrVr Dunteld Plreworka BIrplay Co., 36 Bouth NOVELTIES Am. Art Prndnctlon Co.. 141 Wooeter st. N.Y.P. Sl-te •!.. Chlrago. lit LEATHER PILLOW TOPS Gustave W. Cohen A Bro.. 744 Broadway, N. Y. Banita Leather Noe. Co., 147 Fpring at.. New Altbacb A Rosenson. 303 W. Madison st. Ch'go. M. IVagoer. Blaplaya, S4 Bark Place, N. Y. Berk Bros.. .543 Brondway. New York City. DeMar Mfg. Co.. Inc., 270 No. Division st. IVelgaud Plreworka fV , k'raiiklln Park, lU. i'ork. Buffalo. N. Y. M. B. Breyfach. 4S2 Broome at.. New York City. Brasel Novelty Co.. 1710 Ella st. Cincinnati. D. Gibson Mdse. Co.. 714 N. Broadway, St. Louis. M. D. Dreyfach. 482 Broome st. Ntw York aty. FISHPONDS Muir Art Co.. .106 W Madison at., Chicago, 1. Elsenrteln A Co.. 44 Ann st.. New York City. Antotretlr Plabpond Co.. 131 Michigan at., To¬ LETTERHEAD PRINTING M. Gerber. 727 729 South st.. Philadelphia. Pa. ledo (», M. D. DREYFACH Ernest I... Pantus Co., 527 S. Dearborn at, CU- Goldberg Jewelry Co., 816 Wyandotte at., Kan¬ Write for Catalog. sas City. Mo. FLAGS cago. 111. 482 Breeme Street. Kcw Yert AllU'd Flag Co., Inc., 931 W. Broadway, New Karl Guggenheim. 17 B. 17th at., N. Y. Ctty. 1 ‘tk rily. LIGHTING PLANTS Bd Hahn. 222 West Madison st., Chicago. III. H. a Evans A Co., 1522 W. Adams at. Chicago. Am Art. Prod. Co.. 141 Wooater at.. New York. Universal Motor Co., Oshkosh, Wla. Klof Clamp Tie Retainer Mfg. Co., 611-^1 Fair A Carnival Co . 126 6th ave.. N. Y. aty. Broadway. New York Anoiii-an Flag Manofartnrlog Co., Raaton, Pa. LIGHTS KnlckerNx ker Handkerchief Co.. 421 Broadway, Baker A lorkwood, Beeentb and Wyandotte iU., Jam.'s Kelley. IM T. 23d st.. New York aty. New • rk. (Beacons, Torehea, far Ctrcnaaa and Taat Bhowh) Kanaaa City, Mo. Lancaster Olsss Co.. Lancsster, O. Muir Art Co., 806 Weet Madlaon at.. Chicago. * Id. ago pug A tieroratlng Co.. 1364 Wabaab American Gaa Machine Co.. 637 Clark at. Albert lievin Broa., Terre Haute. Ind. New Toy Co.. Inc., 143 Bleockcr st, Newark, ate . Chicago. 111. l,ea. Minn Geo. P. Lncaa, Shreve Bldg.. 8an Pranclaco.Cal New Jersey. Naiglirrly Broa.* TVnt A Awning Cte., llfl B. Bolt* Mfg. Co.. 128 8. Rncine tee., Chicago. Mac Fountain Pen A Nov, Co.. 21 Ann nt, N. Y', Rudolph Toy A Novelty ., 608 Market at., t-iiMh at.. Bt. I,oula. Mo J. Prankel. gasoline mantlas for gasoline light¬ Miller Rubber Co., Akroo. O. Philadelphia. ' nlir.i statee Tent A Awning Oo.. 22t North ing. 224 North Wells at.. Chicago. III. Morrtstin A Co.. 210 5V. Madison st.. Chicago, N. Sbnre Co.. 2S7 241 Weat Madison st.. Chicago. t'r-rlalnoa at., Chicago. 111. I.lltle Wonder IJgbt Co.. Taira Hante, Ind. Illinois. Stern Pub A Novelty Co., 147 W. 86th st. N. Y. the WaidBUlaon On., Anderaon. Ind. Ihe Alevaader Mllburn (V.. BaltlmoTe. Md. Nadel A Bhlmmel. 183 Park Row. N. Y. City. Tip Top Toy Co.. 114 F. OSth st.. New York, United Ffatea Tent A Awning Co., 228 North Newman Mfg. Co., 841 Woodland ave., aeve- Tip Top Toy Co.. 621 W. Fulton st, Chicago. FLORAL DECORATIONS Besplalnea at , Chicago. Ill laad, O. Cnited States Tent A Awning Co., 229 North '•'neral Flower A Dec. Co.. 22* W, 4»tb nt.. N.Y. Windhorst A On.. 104 106 N. 12tb nt., St. Loula. N. Shure Co., 237-241 W. Madlaon st. Chlcairo. I Desplilnea st., Chicago, Ill. N. Y. Msrcsntlle Trading Co., 167 Canal st. fortune writers (Invisibit) LIQUID MAKE-UP New Ymrk. 8 Bower, 117 Uaraan at., Brooklyn, N. Y, The nets On. (Youthful Tint). Rochattar, N. T. M. BllTcrman, 337 W. Madison st, Cblcsga I (Continued on page 46) 46 e B APRIL 20, 1t1l

Cnited Btatea Tent * Awning Co., 228 North 8MOKEPOT8 Deeplalnra el , Chicago. Ill. N. Y. MERCANTIIE TRADING CO. M. Wagner, M Park Place, New York. 167 Canal St. New Vark. THEATER TICKETS SNAKES (Boll and Reaereed Seat Coupon! DIRECTORY Bert J. Putnam. 490 Washington at. Buffalo. T„.a,., c„ . im e. Eiie ei.. Chicago. HI. (ContlnTied from pagro 45) IRVING SCHWARTZ & CO. N. Y. National Ih ket Co.. Shamokin. Pa. UUIeUe RoanTH, Maiihure Seta. OaUloo. SNAKE DEALERS Art Iveatber Co., Tabor Opera Hona* 1472-1482 Brea4way. New Yerfc. THEATRICAL FOLDING BICYCLES. Bldg., Denrer, Col. ITenry Bartels. 72 Cortland at.. Sew York. W, A. Snake King. Brownevllle, Tea. PADDLE WHEELS AND DEVICES KallaJUn Biperl UKiU Waihlngtoo at. Boitun. PILLOW TOPS (Leathor) Texas Snake Farm, BrownevUle, Tea. r TIP TOP TOY CO. MeH.arhii.elle. 114 E. 28tn St., New Yerk. SNAKE OIL FOR 8TREETMEN THEATRICAL PROPERTIES AND BANITA LEATHER NOVELTY CO. Reldbawk, 1229 Market it.. Wheeling. W. Va. Write for new lAlaU*. i., __• EFFECTS 130 Prince Street. NEW YORK CITY. Curttan Chocolate Co., Coart at and Central SONG BOOK PUBLISHERS J. Allen Turner. Inc., 26*1 Weal 41at at, N. Y. O. are., Cincinnati. O. W. B. Ilubba, 32 Union Square. Sew York City. John Bmnton Btndloo. 226 W. 41st 8t, N. Y. it. D. Dnytarb, 482 Broome at., New York City. .N. Shore Co., 2S7-241 W. Madlaoa at., Chleoco. SPANGLES AND TRIMMINGS THEATRICAL TICKETS N. T. Mercantile leading Co.. 107 Canal at.. The Tonralne Confectionery Co., 261 Cauatway, National ITcket I'u., Shamokin, I’a. New York. Boaton, Maas. Pennant Novelty Co.. Inc., M2 Broadway, N. Y. L’nlted Statea Tent A Awning Co., 229 North J. J. WYLE & BROS., INC. TICKETS r Tip Top Toy Co.. 114 E. 28th Bt., New York. Desplaiuea at.. Chicago, III. Sucreeenrg to Siegman A WdL (Roll and BeserTtd Seat) Samuel Welnbaua Co.. 722 Penn are., PltUbarg. It and 20 Eaal 27tli St. Naw Ysil City. Reen Tirkat Co.. 10 Harney et, Omala. Neb. k PILLOW TOPS (Silk) Calltomia Art Works, 686 Market at, Ban Fran- SCENERY SPECTACLES AND EYE GLASSES TICKET CHOPPERS ciaco. Frederlck’a Scenic Studio, 648 W. 42d ^ II. V. Bright, Proopect Bldg.. Clrveland. O. r PLAYS Itryant 6788. Office. 1647 Broadway, Suite Singer Bro#., 82 Bowery. New York City. Hi(», New York. Bryant 9621. SPIRIT GUM TICKET PRINTERS SAMUEL. FRENCH M. Stein Ooame'ic 0>., 130 W. Slat at., N. Y. C. An«ell Ticket Co.. IM R. trie et., Chicago. III. QDrkDTiKir' rnnne rallfomla Ticket Oo.. 811 E. 7th at. Loe Aageiea. Catalogue Fn* 8PORTINCS GOODS llinciH-k Hroa.. 25 Jeeala at.. San Fraacleco. 28 Weat 38ih St.. New Yerfc City. SCHELL’S SCENIC STUDIO 581-583.583 South Hlfh St.. Celomhat. Ohle. n. O. Evans A Co.. 1522 W. Adame it. «*r». N,t|„nal Ticket Co.. Shamokin. Pa. H. C. Hunt A Co., 100 N Fifth ave.. Chicago. Ticket Co., Shamokin, Pa. POCKETBOOKS AND LEATHER SCENERY FOR HIRE AND SALE SPOT LIGHTS, NITROGEN A ARC TrImount IVem. 93 Albany et.. Boeton. Maea. NOVELTY MFRS. Chaa. Newton, 305 W. 15th et.. .New York Weldon. Wllllama A Ih k^ Ft Smith. Ark. Superior Leather Gooda Co., 73 Klngaton at, Amelia Grain, 819 Spring Garden at, Phllt. Boaton,^ _ Maas.w._ I L'et.welw.iCdwin H.U FlaggE*lw,wew ScenteCewoenlea Co.. 1638 I.ongTvhfh* BeachRak*. SQUAW-KEE-KE INDIAN BABIES Ti.Lmn.rMf.. Oo.. 611621 POCKETBOOKS (High-Grade T-in-D Angeles. Decorative Novelty Co., 738 8. Broadway, L«a Broadway, New York. A. Rnsentbal A Son, 822 Tremnm at., Boston, SCENIC PAINTERS Angeles. TIGHTS ibbai » Martin Sceulc Co., Center at, Loa Angelea, CaL STAGE HARDWARE Walter O. Bretafleld Co.. 1.367 Broadway, N. Y. POODLE DOGS, STUFFED AN IMAL8, stapp Scenic Works. Dept. B.. Altue, Uk, J. It Clancy, 100 W. Belden are., Syraruae. New York. SILK. Woreted. Uele, CMton TUhte SperlallHt< DOLLS AND TEDDY BEARS tlCPNlC PAINTERS A. W. Oerstner Co., 634 Eighth are., N. Y. 0. Symneirlcala. etc. Large atock. Or made to erdrr Advance Whip Co.. 287 Elm at.. Weetneld, Mass. SCENIC PAINTERS . (And Dealera in Scenery, Etc.) Berk Bros., 543 Broadway. New York City. artnhr^^er^A^Maf »ln STAGE JEWELRY Elelktra Toy A Novelty Co., 4'jO Lafayette at., U Artnhrustcr A Sooa, 249 Front at.,at, Oolnmbaa,uoin STAGE JEWELRY IGANTNER VmAHERN CO, Ohio. EMwln H. Flagg Scenic Co., 1688 Long Beach O.^C^Evtna’A Co., 1622 W. Adams at., Chicago. *“cal J. J. WYLE & BROS., INC. are., Iaw Angelea, Cal. Succeisor* to Slegmon A Weil, J. J. WYLE A, BROS., INC. ’"•ncw* Y^?k” C?r', EnVeb^lEnkebnil ^rtArt Co..Co^* 5305Mb5 N.N;27th.t.^ 27tb at., Omaha, Neb. 18 aad 20 East 27th St.. New Yerk CKy. lork vlly. _ -ri.A \fvor«-PHK>« fitudlfia. 500 Merkel Su ceeetVB tn Slegmon A Well. Go‘ttlleb Toy A Nov. Oo.. 32 Union 8q.. New ^'gteubmTvTller of ®*"*““*’ '‘®‘’ •»-. 18 aad 24 Cost 27th 8L. New Yerfc City. STAGE LIGHTING APPLIANCES Sm^'^Tov Co Inc 143 Bleecker at Newark National Scenic Stndio, Boa 417, Cincinnati. O. ’ «‘eecker at., Newark, studios, 1001 Times Bldg..N.Y.C. Kllegl Bros.. 240 W. 50th at.. New York City. ^ TOYS N. 237.M1 W CBIcri. S^b.ll-.OmKaH'w OokAMlHaSerai, 81.«1«.OAMHlIr.. 581K04 S.Cl BI,5nta.W a* C«luD- Bl.H.Rialto ElectricIlraW, SUcSUga UftiUM.Lighting, 3043M W.W- 52d at..e.. Miller Rubber Co.. Akron. O. New York. TOY BALLOONS Trfc-TO'cf..»’u5k'_!__STAGE MONEY Braiel .Novelty Co.. 1710 Ella at. Clnrinnatl. O. J. Allen Turner, Inc., 206 West 41at at., N. T. C. I Kaglr Rubtwr Co., Athland. O, cM^Utoa Tem A aS“ ^Xrtb Co- =» North Faiiltleea Rubber Co.. Ashland, O. Desplalnea at., Chicago, Ill. Deaplaines at.. Chicago. III. STREETMEN’S SUPPLIES Fd Hahn. 222 Weat Madison at.. Chicago. FI. SCHOOL OF MASSAGE-HYDRO¬ Berk Bros., 543 Broadway, New York City. Kindcl A Graham, 881 Mission at.. San FYan POPPING CORN (Th* Grain) Brackman-Weller Co., 337 West Madison at., ciaco. Cal. American Popcorn Co., Slona City, la. THERAPY-GYMNASTICS Chicago. III. Miller Rubber Co., Akron, O. Albert Dlrklneon Co.. 27.’>0 W. .Vitb at., Chicago. Frank E. Miller, East Palestine. Ohio. it. Gerber, 727-729 South at., Philadelphia. Pa. g. .Vertlone. 1022 8e.lgwlck at., CTilcago. Ill. Shotwfll Mfg. Co., 1019 W'. Adams at., Chicago. SECOND-HAND BAND INSTRU¬ Guest 'Tie Holder 0>., 513 S. Crouse ave., Syra- N. Shura Co., 237-241 W. Madlaon at., Chicago. Bush Terminal, Brooklyn. N. Y. MENTS cuse, N. Y. Shryock'Todd Co.. 824 N. Eighth at., St. Loula. nivi> ura.iH ii^Tw u.ai».ra cn.i».,.ra GtbsonGibson Mdsc.Mdse. Oo., 714 N. Broadwsy,Broadway, St. Louis. Sluger Bros.. 82 Bowery,Bowary, New York City. POPCORN MACHINES Dixie Mnalc House. 106 W. Madison at.. Chicago. Goldberg Jewelry Co.. 816 Wyandotte aL. Kan- TOiiMwre Holcomb A Hoke Co., 1603 Van Boren at., Indianapolis, Ind. SECOND-HAND SHOW GOODS aaa city. Mo...... ^TRUNKS ^ A Klngery Mfg. Co., Cincinnati, O. United States Tent A Awning Ca, 228 North Ed Hahn. 222 Weat Madison at.. Chicago. DL ^ N- J- Desplalnea at.. Chicago. IlL Jamea Kelley. 151 E. 23d at.. New York City. Op^nbelmer. the Trunk Man. 758 Market at.. 3V. Z. I»ng Oo., 76 High at., SprtngSeld. O. I’ratt Machine Co., 2 Blsaell at., Joliet, Ill. SECOND-HAND SHOW PROPERTY BLidwry** New Y^?k‘“” ” Ta*yror*^mnk Works. 28 Eaat Randolph PORCUPINES American Amusement Assn.. 50)4 When Bldg., Le^,„ ; Terre Haute. Ind. aU, Chicago.Chicago, II'HI Mnwood U. Flint, North Waterford, Me. 1_Indi.Tnn^Mills.Indi.Tnnrsdls. Jnd.Ind. _ __ _ Fountain Pen A Novelty Co., 21 Ann at.. TURNSTILES PORTABLE ELEC. LIGHT PLANTS Western Show Properties Co., 518 Delaware at., New York Citj (Full Automatie and Begiaterlng)SaclAteiiaf) Fll Bridge Co., Box 22B. Roodhouse, Ill. Kansas City, Mo. Morrison A Co.. 210 W. Madison at.. Chicago. Ill. FereyPercy Mfg. Co..Co., Inc., 30 Church at., N. Y.Y*. City. PORTABLE SKATING RINKS UN-1 SECOND-HAND TENTS (Bought and N^del a ShlmmeL 182 Park Row. New York. TURNSTILES N. Y. Mercantile Trading Co., 167 Canal at., (Reglateriag and Coin-OontroUed) DER CANVAS New York. Tramlll Portable Skating Rink Co.. 1323 Agnes L. Nlcke^n TenL Awning A Covet Co.. ITS „j 11. V. Bright. Proapert Bldg , Clevelaud. O A»-nino Co ono Snrth ^ ^ " “ N. Sbure Co.. 237 241 W. Madlaon at.. Chicago. UKULELES ’ Til Shryock-Todd Co.,Co.. 824 N. Eighth at.,at.. St. LooiaLouis Klndel A Graham, 891 Mtaoioa aC. San Fran Deaplaines sL, Chicago. 111. “ ^ ^ SERIAL PADDLES Fair A Carnival SuddIv Oo 128 Fifth avob. 82 Bowery. New York City. ciaco. Cal. PORTABLE SKATING RINK ‘'‘New*York“‘^‘*New York ^o., ^ tiitn ava., weinhana Co.. 722 Penn ave., Pitteburg. J. M. Liebert, Mfr,, 440 Sth at., San Francisco. reerleaa ^riah^ Skattag Rink Paola Kan. a. J. Kemplen A Co.. EmMcott Bldg., St Paul, STRIKING MACHINE MFRS. Tip Top Toy Co., 114 B. 3Htb at.. New York. PORTABLE TYPEWRITERS Minnesota. UNIFORMS Corona Typewriter Co.. Inc.. New York, 8aQ . . . . M. W. Anaterburg, Homer, Mich. Moore Broa., Lapeer. Mich. Greenwood, Atkinaon A Armstrong Co., 75 Wood- Frmic.^. Groton^ N'd^m T,p JOP TOY CO.. ward ave.. Detroit. Mich. ■ fVlri I iN fe l|. Cm* 9atli Mimt Vik*fc STRIKER MANUFACTURERS R. W. Stiickley A Co.. 810 B Walnut at.. Phlla. Daydark 8p< •■laity Co., Daydark Bldg.. St. Louis. Herachell-Spillman Co.. North Tonawanda. N. Y. UNIFORMS A THEAT. COSTUMES ^^^^cStNES AND sTIpPLiK SERIAL PAPER PADDLES STROPPERS FOR SAFETY BLADES Fe Moulin Bros. A Co., Dept. 10. Greenville. III. C,rlirYt.a AIYU OUKri.IC.a Vstlon.lNational Tiok.tTicket CoCo., ttli.mnklnShamokin, Pa.Pa 'elvet Stropper Co.. 872 Broome at.. New York. VASES • •Daydark Siwclalty Co.. Daydark Bldg., St. ^ula. r Paper paddlea, 564-572 W. Rudolph at., SWORDS, SPEARS AND SHIELDS N. Y. Ferrotype Co.. 168 Delancey at., N. Y. C. Chicago. Ill. Baylcaa Bros. A Co.. 704 W. Main at.. Louia- West 41de Iron Worka, 267 Weat 87th at., New vUlc. Ky. .. rw. T * SERIES QUICK SYSTEM PADDLES York City. VAUDEVILLE AGENCIES ^ Bittlemeyer Printing Workt, 1331-1333 Vina at.. SYMMETRICALS Ackerman A llairlt, 281 O’Farrell au, 8aa Walter O. Bretsffeld Oo., 1367 Broadway, New Franrlaco. FranclB-Valentlne Co., 777 Miaaion at., San Fran- . . . — F M lljrne. 36 Ronth Plate at., rhlcago. III. cisco. SHOOTING GALLERIES York. TALLY-BALL Bert lievey Circuit of Vaudeville Theaters, Al¬ PRESS CLIPPING SERVICE cm ^ “““ ^ Kell Down Game, Antomatie cazar Theater Bldg., Sun Francisco. Klipen Service, 194 Main. Buffalo. N. Y. _ Angeiei., v.ai. - ... Jonea, Ijiitck A Schaefer, 110 Soulh State at., E. R. Hoffmann A Son. 3317 Sooth Irving ave., I H. O. W. MTg A Sales Co.. 430 W. 45th at. Chicago, 111. PRINTERS Chicago. Ill. New York. Wentworth A Bice. 727 So. Dearborn at., Chi- w. F. Mangels. Coney Island. New York Oty. f'nitcil Booking Offlcee. 1493 Broadway. N. Y. C. TATTOOING SUPPLIES Western Vaudeville Mgra.’ Aaan.. Chicago. cago. Ill. F. Mneller A Co.. 2052 Elston ave., Chicago. Prof. J. F. Barber. 70)4 Brnah at.. Detroit, Mich. C. W. Parker. Leavenworth. Kan. PRINTERS Edwin E. Brown, 214 S. Dirialon ave., Orand VENTRILOQUIAL FIGURES ‘c (Of X«tterheada, Cards, Envelopaa and Circular Bapids. Mich Theo. Mack A Poa, 621 8. nioton at.. Chicago. Letters) A. J. SMITH MFG. CO. Chaa. Wagner, 208 Bowery and Chatham Square, Central Printing (^., 1143 Phelan Bldg., San WAFFLE MACHINES SHOOTING GALLERIES. New Y'ork City. (■agar Puff) Francisco 3247 W. Van Burea SL. Chicaia. III. TELEPHONE HOLDER Talbot Mfg. Co.. Ill N. 15th at.. Rt. lionla, M". PRINTERS (Fhona Rands Free) iij (Of Pictorial Foatars, Big Type Standi, Stream¬ SHOW AND POSTER PRINTERS WAGONS ers, Etc.) ’^at“^^aJn “Mao^’’’’"*"'’”’ ^«»l*ington „-m. Freeh Co.. Maple Shede. N. J American Show Print Co., Milwaukee. Wig. AND LITHOGRAPHERS Ackerman-Qulgley Co.. 116 W. Fifth at.. Ran- Donaldson Lithograph Co., Newport, Ky. WATCHES aaa City. Mo. TENTS Ilennegan A Co.. 311 Genesee Blvd.. Cincinnati. . ^vf’ pj^nt and Eneravln* Bonoe Chat- American Tent A Awning Co.. 307 Waahlngton Altharhil!''*'’!' Ar Roaenaon,' T203 W'. Madlaon at.. Ch'gn." fl?’ Kobt. Wllmana, 1706 Commerce at.. Dallas, Tex. rln “ Engraving House. Chat ^ .North, Minneapolis, Minn. ‘‘'-.I?®, Chicago. IlL PRIZE SILVER CUPS Baker A lockwood. Seventh and Wyandptte its,. ?! l’*****^'*p*'**- SIDE-SHOW CURIOSITIES Kaoits City, Mow ^ llolPtuan k Co., 177 W Maa at.. Clilrafo. III. .New England Flag A Regalia Co.. Stamford. Ct. I Neiaon'supply.'^sirE? tth'^ab. 's^^Boatom Maos. I ColmnbueColumbus Tent AA**Awnlng Awning Co.,Co.. C^lnmhna,C^lnmbna. 0. *'®-- 237 241 W Madiwin ,t. (Tjlcag». PUZZLES, TRICKS, JOKES Carnle Goodie Co.. 23d and Grafcd ave., Kanaaa B-wery. New York City Oaks Magical Oo., Dept. 451, oishkosb, Wis. SIDE-SHOW PAINTINGS city. Mo. ’ ““ Samuel Welnhaiie (t.>- Peim Ave., Plltahurg. Enkeboll Art Co., 5.305 N. 27th at . Omaha, Neb. - "r'.T*, ,,, o ,,. a- .w . Dougherty Bros ' Tent Co., 116 South™ Fourth at.. WHIRL-O-BALL ROLL TICKETS Cnited States Tent A Awning Co.. 229 Nortn ^stSt. lyiula Mo. Brlant Mfg. Co., ludiaDapulla, Ind. Anaell Ticket Oo., 154-166 B. Erie at.. Chicago, Desplalnea at, Chicago. IlL Foater A Rtewart Co.. Inc., 371-375 Paelflc at., \Afma lamaldaon Llthrigraph Co., Newport, Ky. I nmklvn N Y WIVJO National Ticket Co.. Shamokin, Pa. SIGNS E. J. Hayden A Co., Inc,, 106-110 Broadway, FnllonFolton^ii Bag A Cotton Mills.Mina. New York. Rt ^..'uder Bro,.. Inc.. II.VV) 4H,h at.. N. T. Clt,. kuyal Ticket Co., Shamokin. Pa. I Brooklyn, N. Y. I-oula. New Orleans, Atlanta and Dal.at. Tex. WIG MAKERS ROUGE J C. Goss A Co.. Detroit. Mleh. G, Rhindlielm, 100 W. 46th at.. New York City. The Hess Co., Rocheater, N. Y. SIGN CARO WRITERS’ BRUSHES M. Stein CoameUc Co.. 120 W. Slat at., N. Y. C. Dick Pllck Co.. Oaleaburg. Ill. OaUlog B free. WILD ANIMALS, BIRDS AND REP- SALESBOARD ASSORTMENTS T. Hoyt Co., 52 ft. Market at., B<>at*>n, Mfian. TILES AND SALESBOARDS V- ^v, la. Murray A Co., Inc., 625 W. Fulton at. ChlcaA- ••<'ila Bnhe, 248 Grand at., .New York City. Airhach A Roaenaon, 203 W. Madison at., Ch'go. st., (Thlcsgo, III. L._ Mckerw,n Ten,. Awning A Cover Co..Tli w„WILD O WFSTWEST r.OaTllMKSCOSTUMES Alter A Oo.. 165 W. Madison at.. Chicago. III. BIrhardson Rkate Co.. 154 E. Brie at., Chicago. I vt^’a ' piVmmTr Co Ptn. .nd ... •’ »hH.ley Ksiisas Clly Uo, Barnes Bros.’ Novelty Co., 5 South Jefferson at., John II. Wllllama. Mannfacturer of Ilenley I Ran Fraoelsco.yv.iwH.co Cal.r.f ’ Front tti., .. \A/ci Hutcblnsoa, Kan. Holler Rkates. Richmond. Ind. WILD WEST SADDLES, CHAPS. Rt. liorla Tent A Awning Co., 1012 Market at.. BracJunan-Weiler Co., 337 W. Madison at., Chi¬ Rt. I^la. Mo. ROPES AND SPURS cago. III. SKEE-BALL Tloalla Sto

TABLOIDS ON SUN TIME, NOTICE’—REAL Agents and Solicitors Wanted team at liberty Sunday, April 21; Man, plnnlst. t« Pin WORD. CASH WITH COPY. arrange, transpose, compose, direct; union; A. F. N* icctpM ftr Imp tku U*. of M.; positively talented and experienrerl. CLASSIFIED double stage witn xylopnone act; two and four \i,i NTS. canvasaers ani> camp workers mallet playing; novelty mi’slcal saw, change >,rtu UiUt lllcr^l Iiopeiu at U)* ttr. Auto- often; good wardrobe, instrument and photon: ^ ' Hiarril* cam: utw*>* <»• hpiid; nrry wife, experienced pony chorus girl; small, goinl i.r •u\i» It—«1U hiT* It. tIO dally. Illfiint appearance and real worker; both young, one rt.T. j>»l >l*l» Oiidlnf noDry. Writ* fiir r«r- ADVERTISEMENTS nigbtera; week of 14th, wires. Commerce. Okla¬ ".•r» .Spiuple cAi». M cmU. Al'ToMAT .\OV. homa. Saturday. Letters and wires, Gem-'sl I.l.il to. Rtsirl*. .North l>ahoU. U. S. A. U livery, Joplin. Missouri, after 20th. Offern RATES PER WORD considered anywhere. BOB AND BABE CHAM¬ 500% pmAt btndllnf Auto Unno- BERS. l•»lrlol^o IVturtp. WIndtm LMtm. Tr»ii*f«T SET IN 5-PT. TYPE WITHOUT DISPLAY. NO CUTS. NO SOROCRS. t'ni»ti»»Abl« Metis. Oalaloo Erts. Ul.NTitN 0> *«I41 Oburt, tTdesgo. IIIUmAa NO AD ACCEPTED FOR LESS THAN 25c TWO CHOBUS OIBLS—ONE OF WHOM plays piano; would like to hear from a reliable \i:r.NTS OplIlTrr ra«d« |A On In two hours srtl- Par Ward. Par Ward. AGCNTS AND SOLICITORS WANTED.Ss FURNISHED ROOMS..Is company. Address MISS VIOLET BEICXSTEIN, i,« .sir trsni^fT lolUtls and polrloilc mblrms, ap. MtDden, Nebraska. riii.i u> auumobllsa U tro mlnutaa. tl.U pr >flt no ANIMALS. BIRDS AND PETS.Sc FUTURE TIME WANTED BY ACTS.2e t- '..I nrdi-r; writs quirk fur Sampln At To AO* ATTRACTIONS WANTED .Ss HOTELS irbeatneal) .Sa n VoRlIAt W.. Dspt. t-n. Daytoo. Ohio. AT LIBERTY AT FUTURE DATE.2s HELP WANTED .Ss AT LIBERTY (-Uaplay lint Una and name In black MANUSCRIPTS. SKEtCHES AND PLAYS.It VIOLINIST, DOUBLING BANJO, DESIBE8 rositlon in Jazx band in hotel, cabaret, summer m lllllAl ST.VilITt -Cuahltwiad. nounrrd. llr a Una. typsl .la MISCELLANEOUS FOB SALE.Sa resort; union; exempt and capable. Addresa NO. mstisM wr s’tpl'lT blank ralal.nurs for y«wr Iny- BANOS AND ORCHESTRAS (ssfea plecm or MOVING P'STURE ACCESSORIES FOR SALE In:i- twril -ulars with an oatlrr UOl'OLAH A 80.N. IPcraod-Dxui.f ....St 1 VIOLINIST, Billboard, ClnclniiAtl. Ohio. BOOKS AND FORMULAS la MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS (Second Hand).2t ;ji ^•h .tr»‘ . Nrw \cwt BOARDING HOUSES (Theatrical).2c PARTNERS WANTED FOR ACTS (No Inveatment).It BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES .Sc VIOLINIST LEADEB AT LIBEBTY APBIL Tirv M.tOAZIVr. R.tIJ>tME.N-llleh^-laas publlra- PERSONAL .3s BUSINESS NOTICES .Sa 21st—Exempt from draft; up in all lines of the¬ Ulsal'Si. 15 sairs a dir SHP.R- I EXCHANGE OR SWAP.2s 01.14 t'lHi t LATIO.N AOE.Nt.'Y, l»«w Slolncn. Iowa. SHOW PROPERTY FOR SALE (Second-Hand)..2s anist; Joint or single; guarantee satisfaction. FILMS FOR SALE (Sacund-Band).2a SONGS AND MUSIC.Is WM. LEVIN, Box 7u8, Raleigb, North Carolina. FILMS FOR SALE (New).3s THEATERS FOR SALE.Sc •WtRS ATBitMTTI Elf—Bonk drphllnc borhs FOR RENT OR LEASE PROPERTY.Sa arutsMtr whirlwind irllsr f.* i«snu. sirtrUBSn. and THEATRICAL PRINTING.Ss FOR SALE ADS (.New OoocM).3« WANTED PARTNER (CUpItal Inesstment).Sc VIOLINIST AND PIANISTS—DESIBE THEA- raorawrrs t'uor. I5r. l‘Bnirulaiw friw. JOU-N FOR SALE ADS (Saraod-Uand Goods Only).2s KlNZot. Wajno. I'annsylsanla WANTED TO BUY (Anything).2s tre, hotel, cafe work; library, no trash; double cello; no amateurs; desire for South; live years We do b 00; V ermont. and you pay me one dollar for each painting villc, but will consider anything; some experi¬ bam IMS Shark. T ft., asountrd. 515 00: natural ence; will send photo on request; salary reason¬ fT»«c Abalona Shrlla. poJI«h«ra. lOr. frw norpotDh- that goes out; you pay railroad fare for two rri. CO.NTTSSIONS— check in pavment when convenient. tX Want Useful People all times. PEOPLE'S CAB- ^ NIVAL, 39t(l FYiisom, St. Louis. Missouri. A-1 LADT KASFI8T—ZXPESIEKCES IK TaudfTille and larce symphony orrhestras: just THE BILLBOARD PUB. CO. t returned from tour with D. W'. Griffith’s "Birth ♦ Books and Formulas of a Nation" and "Intolrranoe"; A. F. of M. Add>eiit HARPIST, »45 Middle Drire, Woodruff Is PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. Plare, iDdianapolls. Indiana. 1 He adv. accested (sr leu thaa 2Se. AT LIBEBTY AFTEB APRIL tOTH—A-1 GEORGE OBAY—COLORED BALLET DAN-| vaudeyllle leader (violin); arranger); age, S3; clng; want to join musical comedy or concert 55 VALCABLE FOR5IULAS. TRJCKS, ILLU¬ A-1 LAOT FIAXIST—THOROVGHLT .Ex¬ wife, planlate; tliorpugMy experlenr^; union; this summer: fine coatome. 57 Samyer at., Bos¬ SIONS and Household Hints that get the money for perienced in raudeTlIle, pirture bouaea, orrboatra Joint or tingle. VI0L1NI8T, Isis Theatre, Ko¬ ton, Maaaacbnsetta. ths Hustler, contained in two Issues of our Interest¬ ing Magazine; sent ccsnplete for one dimei Addrtu work, steady, reliable In every way; tuaranted komo, Indiana. my wo'k. PIANIST, Suite 4, 7310 Lexliiftos ASHLEY, llvlta S. Walnut St., CaffeyvlUe. Kstisaa. Are,, CltTClaiid. Ohio. GOOD ALL-BOUND SCENIC ARTIST WANTS AT LILBEBTY- EXPEBIENCED CLABI- BOOK—How To Build Illusions. Handcuff Aet, contract work; stock or rep.; Tezaa and Louitl- Oiapesugraphy Act. Second Sight Acts, many TVicka; nrtist In tlieatre; member of A. F. of M.; aaa States preferred. Address W. H., 219 Spring A-l LADT TIOLINlSl AT URERTT—DE- great book; SOc. W. SHAW*. Victoria, Mlssoutl. exempt from drah and single; would like to Street, Shreveport, Louislsaa. rlrea permanent eDgapement, can furnish ref¬ hesr from ofxhestra lender; can Join after two CIRCUS TRICK BOOKS—Big taab. 14.00 per erences as to ability, etc. Address MRS. H. C. weeks* notice. Address K. L.. Billboard, Cincin¬ OOOOwW’ELL. Gen. Del.. lAkeland, riorld*. l.fOO; OD. 12 50: Samples. 10c. QUACKENBUSH. nati, Ohio. I CAN DO TRAPEZE, RINGS AND CONTOR- Pig Flam. New York. tion. My address. CHARLIE SCHINDLER. 421 E. Water St.. Milwaukee, Wisconsm. G.VSOLINE CHE.1PEJI—Gasvlm. the marvelous aso- A CONCERT PIANIST AND A BEAUTtPDT. AT LIBEBTY—EXPEBIENCED 0BCHX8TBA tor fusl tonic, reduces cost of gasodne, Intrsaaes mile¬ sopraao singer, both profewstonala. wish to go leader (vlollni; theatre ar movie; double riar- OB Tiudeyiile with some other lady artist: we do age, augments power, ellmlnaus ciut>oa; Indorsed by Inet; no grind"; reliable manairers only. WIND- specialty, good coatiimes. Addresa ICS W. 80th MUSICAL DIBECTOB. VIOLINIST. DESIRES thousands cf autoraobillsts Formulas for making St.. Sew York. BOB miNNELL. P. 0. Bos fi», Oklahoma City. poaltloB la hotel or good theatre, pictures, road Casnm In tablet, powder and liquid forma; anti- freeae radiator cofDpuu.id: Knoaall Carbon Bemovsr. C.ty theatre; finest references; Urge, high-class Cllmaz Puncture lluggrr. Leader Rubber Cement, AT LIBEBTY—A-l TRAP DRUMMER; 18 l.brsry; accept only refined places with good or¬ together with 51.00 box of Gasvtm. all poatpald. for advance agent and billposter AT years’ exiH-riener. vaudeville, con<-ert. Jaxa; four- l.INrty- I know the good spots la Oklahoma; chestra. where music Is featured. Write MU¬ 51-00; rxcluslve territory pruposlUun to hustlers. bamnier xylophonist: best of outfit; age, S3; SB close contractor and can get the results; SICAL DIRECTOR, care Fine. 423 East 16Ist G.\SV1M CHEMICAL CO.. Washington « H., Ohio. strictly reliable; limit in salary for real ability. salary your limit; dramatic shows answer .Ad¬ Street, .New York City. BAY WILSON, NJO N. «th tit., .^rringfield. 111. dress AGENT, Gem Thentre, Ollton, Oklahoma. GRE.1T LIFE STORY'—Twenty years of hustling; mtertalnlng, also Instructing; doth bound: book fbr PIANO PLAYER—15 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE trave'.ers; by Johnson; *5c postpaid. 'TRE.'TURl'TE CELLIST—THOROUGHLY EXPEBIENCED; In theatrea; need work at once; answer. W. S. DI8T. CO.. Bos 101, L>admine, Wisccnaln. AFTER APRIL ItTH—ADVANCE AGENT; prefer vaiHlevllle. .Vddress BUSSELL B. OREO- nothing hut reliable managers; a real bustler; ERWIN, EdwardsviUe, Illinois. SON, Palace Theatre, .Newport .News. Virginia. ex|>erlcnce. a worker and gets results; state MARCHING THROUGH GEORGIA CAN'NING 'THE ll»lng salary. WM. MOSER, care Ucn. Del., KAISKK—Six verses; it's iMtrlotIc: It’s got the Bek; Sample. ICc; 100 Copies. 55.00. DODGE. Publisher, t hlcsgo. Illinois. PICTURE PIANIST — DESIRES ENGAOE- CHARACTER ACTOR—HEAVIES. COMEDY; Bos 213. Dayton. Ohla anything cast for; can direct: have scr.pts; age, laeni; good library: years of experience: cue pictures, read, Improrise: thoroughly competent 39; height. 6 ft.; weight. 18i); Juvenile woman PAW PAWS AN-l' PERSIMMONS—New. ortgtnal ARTHUR 1. PANSHAWE—CHARACTERS. gen. hes.. characters: age. 2S: height, 3 ft.. 2 and reliable; play alone or with drummer; state •"Be gen, bus.; scenic artist, g-s'il references Monologues and Jokes for Amatrure and Pmfesal.ioaH. in.; wrliflit, 12t>; some spxvlaltles; Joint or single: salary, hours, etc. L. HACXETT, 18 Grove St,. 60-page Book. 12 emta stamps. IIVSTEB SMITH. h* lo ahlllty; tumt of wardrobe; quick study; do not need tickets. FRANCIS GARDNER; Bradford, Massachnartts. 257 Wsst Water. Milwaukee. Wisconsin. hare ■ special process for tent scenery (n oil, "ke diamond dye. srlll not crack; tent showt, RFL1L LIVE BOtbKS FOR REAL LITE PT/XPLE— ler. stork or oos nighter, esn dellrer the g-ssls; SIDE-SHOW ACTS—MAGICIAN, VENTBILO- IJsta free. B. R SHERIDAN OO , 417 E 151st St . ni' "t hare the money. .Address Geu. IVlIrery, CLABINET—EXPEBIENCED; LOCATE OX qnlst, inside lecturer, at liberty for tenting sea¬ New York. <• Et. Worth, Texas. travel; past draft age. 0, BLYTHE, Gen. Del.. son; have experience and ability. Address F. M. Dallas, Texas. FARRELL, 212 Esty St., Ithaca, New York. Business Opportunities AT LIBERTY—EXPERIENCED COMBINA- lion org.rnlat plnnlst; cue pictures; large library Se PER WORD CASH WITH COPY. CLASSIC YEMALE IMPERSONATOR — IN YIOLINIST—A-I, DOXTBLE CLARINET; 85 Ne adv. accegtsd far lest thaa 25c. ’t' “'•••ie; un.iin man: exempt from draft. Ad- Iwauty and charm no equal; eminent high voice years’ experience In hotels and vandevllle; .1-1 flres, ORGANIST, 1813 K. Michigan Are.. Lan- ainger and daneer; drawing card everywhere; references at leader of fine bands and orches¬ FY>R S.1IR OR TRADE—Complete Wild Wed TVw ■ibr. Mlehlgaa. noted national vaude. artiat; vaudeville, musical tras; large library; light tide work considered; A Pony Show, or want PtrtiuT with I?'!*' 00 capita, i-omedv, mlnitrel, clrctisea. Address IMFEB- wife for office work, M 16, care Billboard, New and 5 trams to haul show: iw will (xmsi.icT )o'> with *T LIBERTY AFTER ONE WEEK S NOTICE SONAtOR, Billboard, Ulnrlnnatl. Ohio. York. complete shew family band or any part W. J. 'll around exi>erlrnced riolintst, nooiinton; NTILStiN. nteher, Ottawa Co., Oklahema wants steady position: knows bow to feature plo- w'"*- Address TIOLINIST, 1040 Daronne 8L. Orltana, UoUlua. In Answering^ Classified Ads, Please Mention The Billboard. (Continued on page 48) •T li e Dilll>oap

FOU SALK-90 pairs Richardson 8t««l Rink Rollrr FOR SAUi—Kdlson nioiiofraphs and o4hrr Arcade Skates; In aioil condition; all the sizes for small rink. Machines. I’OW'KRS BlKlc*., KlU'joard, N. Y. (Itjr. UOR13T UaiMAX. rontlac, IlUjiola ---— -- -——---GU^SS or WISK FLOATS IX Mil* AIRr-Frloe. IXIR S.MJ5-Shootln* (iallerjr, nomplrte; Back compleae api>aratus, only 50 ccsita. H E.\.'STWOt>Ih Ground. BIrtU anil Rifles; fia- further Information 1'43 Front, I'orhuuouth. Ohio. call or write. I*. K. ANOKKSG.X, Morlan St., New-—- Kagle. I’ennuylTanla LONtl'.S rKlSl'inTE MACHINK 3V, Murray. FOR SALK—$1,209.00 Ihuibar Popconi and Peanut Ohio. Waaoii; like new; eteam enjrtnc, electric llshta, rub--——-- her tires and lievel plate Rla* throughout: season Is LOT WTXSliOW Rom3l SKATKS (Films eX- Just starting; write for particulars about this beau- (hange); Ox lly-Gesieralur. Lu.sltaida. Titanic: tl/ul. largo wagist. WIUJAM lUWSO.N. 21o4 Sid- o,ner disasters; Stsig Sets: saerlfliv all or separate, ney SL. .s.iuth Side. P.tMMUgh. IVnnsylranla. ■ ARITIFR'SARCHER'S NOVELTY SHOWS, North Sydney,Sydney. .Nora Scotia, t'anada, _ __Schools _ FOR S.\U;—$1,200.00 Dunbar Popcorn and Peanut ---- ^ Wagon, like new. electric llgtits. rubbe-r tires, iKWel 5L4GICAL LI.sT NO. 9 OF BARGAINS Is now out; SERVICESexi-rkif mr-es ANDa Bir—Balloon; very good condition; will car- | HORNM.VN M-4GIC CO., SUtlon 2. 4T0 Sixth Arc.. With the increasing demand for Bal¬ - robu Trunks, or wimt have yout w. siLvw, M.to- Musicians, Vaudeville, Burlesque, Mln- boxee. C. LOTH. (Inriunati, <»hla tia, AUaaourl. I strel.Btrel, Lyceuml..vceum and Concert peopleneonle thru the Clasained Columns of The BUI- FOR SALE—One Palmist Oil Painted Banner. PALMIST. .VmUSTlON! — r.g>|>Uan Wlirrl ^ ACCOUNTS, Soten. Claims oollecl^d a&y- 30x60. $5.00; one stake puller, $5.00. BOX 86, Ufe. nearly new. wood. 5x5 ft.; nicely palnteil, nine i board, wh^re in tije wtprld; no riiarge unlrm we collect injrt*. Ohio. colom: big flash; money maker; you can give re-i MAY'S COLUXTION AGI'INCV, Sonnet, KtAlUdj. — _markably sclentlflc accurate ivadtng ImsUntly: child uvu. T .-rm-„ „ ,- FOK S.4LD-1.000 Pair, of Bolin- Skitea, In ‘‘I ‘"Lb "ne In .\m»Th-ax drtalK RI^YT MACfltlN'ER—Bargains; rehuilt and nlckd- FOR SAIA, ^^ase and 2 Skee Ball Tables; ex- splendid oondltlon; used only IH yean; correct .slses; rruuwt; $75 t^ra It. f. O. B. DL Ll.LL, lb43 platrU ike new. .Mllla O K. Gum klachlnca, Oparaior floliM- big bujdneiw. M. we want new skates for advertising purDoaes only; Irvl“« W**"- Callfonila Bella. Chei'k Boys, Target Practice. Deweya and Uer BROWN, 91j Howard Ht.. San Antonio, Teiaa these skates are as good as new, and may be bad --—------I trie Shoi k Ma> hincsi special Ma<-hlne Gum. KtaCNEY -——- for lnt< than half priue; write at ooce. WIDTH 1X>RTABU1IxyRTABLil PI-VIVOR-M—ForPI.mXtRM—For lialformllalform Show; no 1 A SUNS IX>.. 2001 Indiana Ave.. Clilcagoi WRm: ■niE words for a song—We write CITY, Chlcaga junk; comijete.cami'Jete. JOE 'naTEl*TEITEI^ A11>1Alt>lAa Iowa,Iowa. music and guarantee publisher’s acceptance; submit ’niE 011F,AT WAR EXHlBmON—"Ths Destnic- IKK-nie on war, love or ant subject. »TER MfSIC ' . "■■■■' -. tloii << Grrmsny by Wlrrlns," Rkmlng up a Bsitls- CO., 538 south Dearborn St.. Suite 230, Cflilcago, ^ ^ ww i -rw J x.’ shlp. Firing Cannens. Hanglnt the KiUer. Klowlng Grnaiiiy off the Map, Sulimarinv and Wlreltm; sura 1 11 About This Season’s Successful New York Productions^ ^ ^ ~..L. . . otn,. ..,. , .. .fbo“‘.This Season’s Successful New York Productions _ to otub the public: all operated by wlreleas; with J4how Property; ImpmremtniU on H sec. homatetd ♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦ 4 # ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦♦♦■♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦••♦•••• ww^wwwww transmitter In hand from a distance: expense, about in KiiiASA wheftt belt; ntone house, fence, well And 6 cents a perfoimsnce for (murder and dry batteries; other buildlngA. Will relinquish lightA. W. J. Reautlful Round Msp of INirope, 4 ft. high; Ger- SEIjSOS, Htcher, OttAwa (\>., tHilaliocuA. j maior Is blown off the map and American flag i[>- THE COPPERHEAD I pears In space of Grnnany Brerybody wants to ' hang the Kaiser, and you allow ludlcstce to (>r«aw Cartoons and Drawings • key on wlreleas transoiltler; Kaiser, 1$ Inehsa high. 4-ft. M-affold. The shinr Includes a complete exhlbl- 3c PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. That The Copperhead, by Auffiiktua Thomas, Is a (treat and pronounced aueeess R>>es No adv. acctpltd for less than 2Sc. I lion of the wondm of the wireless: ringing bella without *ayin$r. Lionel Barrymore's handling of the title role would al-ms assure that, blowing horns, etc., with stunt for on the front. PATRIOTIC CHALK TALK DR.55VINOS4—Kaiser, but Itn^opularity is due no less to the Intrinsic worth of the piece Itself. . The Hubmsrine Is 3$ Inefaas loiig, operated In 4- Lloyd George. Wilson, Teddy. Trick Ciricaturra; And yet everybody that aees It la bitten with the Impression tbsg somethlug le amiss. I ft round unk; lllumlnatri, rings bell, sinks, rises: Samples, 10c: complete scries. $1.00. CHALK TALK Burns Mantle, of The New York Evening Mall, with mock naivete, says: liubmsrine Is not controlled by wlirieas; s ms- Sl'PPLIES, Lincoln. Nebraska. “The correction of the drama that la constructively wiring is really a simple matter. rhsiilcsl mechanism Is used and 4 dry batteries: slightly uaisl, but as good as new and will last for It Is merely a question of getting In touch with the right doctor. Taks the exse of The ream: weight, about SM (munds; price, $490,041. Concessions Wanted Copperhead, as an example. Everybody knows that aometblng la wrong with IL Every¬ JOHN W. BAI'GHMA-N. Wlrrlma Expert Dorset. body present knew Jt the opening nlgbL 3e PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. • ••••••• No ads. acetptad far less than 25e. “Most of the experts in their next day reviews suggested that the play was not right, wniLnTf3 BA.VD ORGAN, Klyle No. 150. that It demanded an almost abnormal patience on the paat of the audience l>efore It with music; floe oondlilOD; cheap, srlU tiada. BOX WANTEIS PARJv OR RKSORT—For medium slked 8$. Elyria. Ohltk Dmixel Cnmussell, In good condition. MrCOLLAU. reached Its one really big scene In the last act—the scene Into which young Mr. Barry¬ 2743 N. Front Sf., Phllndelphla, Pmnsylvanln. more, aided by the experienced Mr. Thomas, breathed the soul of Abraham Lincoln and thereby achieved the Individual emotional triumph of the theatrical year. S^-veral of them Help Wanted Exchange or Swap suggested, vaguely, aa is their custom, that they might be able to tell exactly what to do with it If they had the time and any one would liaten. Which no one ever wilL So PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. 2e PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. • ••••••« No adv. acceftsd far last that 2So. No adv. Inserted for less than 25e. “The major weaknesa of The Copperhead, If you ask old Dr. Mantle, Is found in the $250 5fAGIO, IIJJ'SIONS. etc., for Motorcyde or second act. Good drama, without reference to the liner technique of playbiilldlng, must DRT'MYIER WANTIffV A real, U'e Jaas Drum¬ Moving Picture Exhibition Outfit. IL5RRY HALL, build steadily from Inception to conclusion. The diagrammatic curve of Interest must mer and Xybgihonlst; fur Dance Orriirstra; sutniurv Cnrbondilr, I’ennsylvtnla. swing steadily upward to the logical climax and then slope gracefully t« a reasunahle and season elghlrro weeks; prefer man ex>sm>t: rsslVsI- preferably a comfortable and plausible. If not a happy, ending. ary. Write or wire K.YLiqi D. NORWOOD, 817 "anyone OWXINO~GOOD COSTCMES, .SCENT31Y, 18th .ut.. N. W . t'auuwi. titita etc., for Musical Comedy, with or without Scrii)t», “The (iTst act of The Copperhead, considered as popular drama, la a g4 act. The can exchange with me for choice Weetem Building story Is well started and there is a legitimate thrill at the sight of the Shanks boy LADY VIOUNI.ST WA.Vn-a^-One thoixrughly ex- Ixks, fne and clear; your ctiance to get safe and marcblDg away to war at the curtain. perlmced with library; for nrganlxed arvhrwtra. ptc- cheap property for your used TTiestricsl Stuff. Ad¬ “But the minute the second act is started this Interest Is broken by wordy and lengthy itOT tlualro: i-eno rru w wk f.e rl; ht party .Yd dress "REAL ESTATE." care Billboard, Cincin¬ references to the alleged murder with which the elder Shanks bss been charged and w-blch dms EY'.Y 5YT1ITE, Imperial. Newport News, Vi- nati, Ohio. Is Greek to the listeners. There Is little to connect this episode with what has gone before and little created Interest In the incident Itself. Consequently the first half of the 8MALL MI Hir.YL TAB, FYiR OTOTK—Musi be LODGE MEMBER.S. NOTK^ — Will exchange up In a number of bills and hare three riiangrs a week: Gold Emblem Charms or Gold Bings for any Society act does not bulk! and the last half, devoted to creating a new Interest In the death of will play m salary or (mt end: also waiu guid Plano for old Gold Jewelry or other valuables. Will buy the boy at the front and his reported cursing of his supposedly traitorous fsther, is bsif llsyrr. H.YRRT ELlMiN, Lyric Theatre. Newark. old gold or anything of value; will sell Gold Moose wasted thru Its failure to register. It la another of those scenes a fairs dear to the hearts Ohio. Tboth Charm for $2.50; Gold Elk Cliann for $3.50. of Brauder Matthews and Frederic Brunltlere, which are talked about, but no< shown. HARRY KLITZNEH COMPANT. 44 Wayne St., • ••••••• lt(if'BR>TT>T-t. 4757 Oalumrt Are.. Chlcapo. HI connect them with the development of the first act—to combine dramatically and clearly the charge of murder and the arrest of Shanks with the return of the wounded, or dead, TRtyMHONE AND tTJYRINET PlJYYER-Wanted For Sale—New Goods boy, and the dramatic recital of bis protest against pxrmltllng his suspx-ctust be A- 3e PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. to look upon his face again—a scene that would permit the collapse of the devngi-d wife and F. of M. and reatly to join at once; steady work No adv. accepted for teaa than 25c. the planting of the delusion In the copperhead’s mind that hit secret compact with Uncoln and good salary guaranteed to rspabis men. Wire or must be kept forever locked In his heart, whatever the temptation may be later to reveal it. arrlte. GARIX OBEHESTTU. 320 & »lh Ht. U EIJC TEETH lYValrus). PEARCE NOVELTY OO., Crosse. Wisconsin. 405 Fidalgo St, Seattle. Washlngtctt “The break of forty years between tbo second and third acts Is In reasonable measure overcome by the splendid acting of Mr. Barrymore as the suddenly aged copperhead (the TROMBONE ANI> CORNET WA.NTED for Dance KN1VFJ4 A DAGGERS FOR KNIFE R-YCKK- best acting, to my notion, that be does during the whole play, because of the suddeuDeaa Orrheetra: good, lire Jan Men (>r»ferred', gmsi salary, $*reBsed Steel Knives; easy opener; assorted $4.75 per of the contrast and the skill and delicacy and art with which It Is vlsuallied and polnte. lclI Rack Air Rifle Bhooting GaUery. POPCORN MACHINE FOR HALE-Dunbar Elen- 1 * 50C NEW OPEKA CifAIKS, two new I'ovrer'n 6A Marhinos, oumrl^e; one I*lano. good aa new: com* somctiilng new luulcr the .^n; an aUrwfllve anisiae- trie, atore model; caparitj, .500 bagi per hour: used wavtt-ts is sisi..,. i.s. plefy. romplrte set of Wiring, “nieaxre mrtit. sure to catch th- oyo and hold the crowd; a two months. MLRDtK'K. 1059 Lawrence Are., Chi- ® •,.25^0 Fmnt. two Exhaust Fans, one* Pirture Screen: wiU derdilorl novelty; suitable f-e outdorv or Indoia- work; cago, ^ vU cun4>1e^e or seoarate at a banrain. ^L £. no danger; roqulrm no experienco; a boy or lady can — ** ,V^***^’ ^ Manager Ofxra licuse. Hui khannon, W. Va* emdly crevatr It; nothing to grt out of nedw: no large lYSPCORN A.ND tTUsPITITB MACHI.VH FYUY cirl« l.« tnd** Kpsem required: no heavy ositflt to carry; spnesia to SALE—Nearly new; Long's make; seen hy a(ipr4iit- ^r .‘in.tT sn i n all Hasses; legHlmst* and skillful; cgrrfuUy cim- ment. Write CUWELL, 618 W. 135th Ht.. N Y I™,* !L,?* ,* i'» ACTOI NT OF THEATRE CLOSING—50 CTiocolato siructod. using only the twit material and allrsctlsely city. New York. you exiM-ct. s Ixfltera wdthnnt InfewmaUm rerelve’JT'*’* no Vending Machines for theatre chair barks; $25.00; nlng capacity with small i/ixrating atleiiU. .Yddress O. KoRN. Rty (flty, Teiaa Sample. 73c. One Mills Weighing Scales. $16.50; SMJTIL Grata I'enivsylvsnla one Automatic Lung Tester, $6.50 (all (s-nny slot); POP CORN .MACHINE TOR S.YL$>-Crelor'a: like WANTVns YCTO ITJDPIAi «ste all In find; play like new. Address BlLUE H.YMMOND’.S ARCADE. new. L. TT-XTS, 215 W. Ls-ust St., (fldrago, HI. own miiric; lowest salary. \V. E nULLli’S, Joplin. Hobart, Oklahoma. TOR SALK-Rebullt bells, good oondlUon. $29 00 : eicti; one lUlla Cricket. 5o play, $35.00; one Wat- M Lwsiri. PORT.YBLK nA>lBT'Rr,{3l TRCNKS- You get ALL MAKER OF EKED PirTt'KE MACmNEH I li?,*ordef. BARK BROS., Kulimont, Pennsylvania I ** F'f P«ind when you us,< mir nvlpe and metliods. WANTTR* Man to operate IflHurr- Mai-hlne and do from $.50.00 up LEARS ’nDTA’ntd: SCPPLY IX)., Write TAUtoT MFG. Cl).. .HI. lends. Mleaourt. one siMsialty lUiii nigtil; eliangr fiw two weeks; open 420 Market, St. Louis, Missouri Ft)K S.'YJ>K—Hoda Ffxmtalns. flmwt make; also air III Kansas: Usig era.s, " •H.MITH. Iflckerlng. Nislaway rVaiiift, Missouri tery Iflionographs. with Koeenlleld returns. $15.00 Box 17, Gilmore fflty. Levs. ’ ...- - . - sach; 14 Rosenfleld Regent Drop Ptriure Machines, FOB KALE—Petrified Man: fesmd In Montana; -—- WANTED. *is: lop salary. $1.35 per pair. JB.h.s C.X)X, 80 K. Moulcalm. De- care Maitlaun Hotel. Ht. Loula. Yllsaouri BANTl ORGAN ANT) ROLLER SKATES at low I ' Mb>d*na. trolf. Michigan. — -- ' '— price AMERICAN ROLLER RINTC. Sandusky. O FOR S.YI.B—25 palm Roller Skates and a lot of CA.H.Hrn.MAN’S vr riTmTci-r ...i,,.. Extralira Parts; ell In good condltkscondition; price foe the HIjOT MACHIN'ES, SCAIJ-X. Heiaphone. .Hlnv- “HIWR -Single Novrlly People; other Geeful Pbople ELECTRIC TATTOOING Popcorn Wagon I P'cx .Name Plate. Itistageige Stamp Venders, $1.50 or trade for Ball Game. 1 lU N. Mill .Ht.. Maaslllon, romhlne-l.comhlne l. In good cmdltlon. emt new $210 00. for C.uro or CYiocolate Venders; Machlnea 'Kiught and 'j*' . 9.' •" rT?* ?n—•' Ohio. ■ ™‘“*' sale at $110 OO: 1 Fair FVnd CYnintry Store YYTieel. sold- KtX)T .MARINE )3CTLY.N(!H 1240 VliietU.. '7’.* ’'f.T?. GY.HSHAI.YN > ____T':-rT-:-:- m nrst-rUui mn.ntlon; cost new about $65 00-. my Philadelphia. Pennsylvania. HH05YS. Ytiidilla. Michigan. FOB MlX^cars, Rods and Parts frg J.imwr « price U $20 00: 1 Taffy Candy Outfit, complete except -----i;;;;-- OajTOUSrije.^ cheap, or trade for tent. BOX 86, funjace. and evetylhlng else that goes with It; exist WE BfTT, HEI.L. EXniANGB ill kinds Wot Vend- ~ P"*''!'*’ new about $65 00, my price Is $30.00. Address W. H. Ing Machines. SMOBCH, 119 Wem Etglt St.. Buf- ' ‘>''•1'’" ‘od GREGORY. IhiX 137. Eldorado. Arksnsaa fsiofalo. NewVe« York.T,wk m-. nu. ,uniliilie,l: so'dlrrs’ hosplul; no Hch.ts. Writ* FOR HALE—WafUng Musical New Century, Mills RANDMA.HTEK HCTCTIINH. Hot Hprtngs. H. D OeU. OsUte Future I-Toor Size Gum Venders. Artade Machines, Oiling and CisrlllatJng Desk Fa/.s; alamp WANT)'.I) AT ONCTJ-Pianist and Drummer: m,w- foe r-Hy. FREDERICK DORN, Hotel Orange, Tam¬ Ing picture ahow; sdrise quick aaltry wtided. Q- pa. Florida. In Answering Classified Ads, Please Mention The Billboard. T. DRAKE, Strand Tbealrv, FaysttrvlUs, N. C APRIL 20, 19.18

ONE CONN B-FLAT CLARINET, now. and oae PRINTING PLANT—3 prvasea. motor, oompirtely A Buffrt, flrsl-clam shape, Albert R^em, low pitch. equipped job plant; will sell at bargain; earner gme In Caere; trial. Addrvaa HAROUr GAHH Logan, to war; or will exctiange for equal value. JOHN lows. DAJA40N. Billboard, Bt. Louis, MlaiourL paet acAMin. but will Mil owing to other bualneaa. xlts.V.M. 551 <*• K»lln» Hirrti, N»w York. CUET STAUn'CK. Central Hotel, Weat Baalataa. FOR SALE—30 aarineta. In all keys; 15 Bb Oor- nata, Ignt model; 8 Slide Trtsnixinni, 6 Valve Trom¬ Privileges for Sale EOR SALE—"Automatou" Card riajer, for stage bones, 6 A line, 2 Mrluphones. 3 Saxophones, low or bally. $50.00; Mixtean Mummy. • Feke," $4.00; pitch; 10 high grade Snare Drums; lell each tepa- 3e PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY Cat Ball Game. $2.0ans* Bee Hire, $15.00; Watches and Slum, coot JAMES SISTEK. 4248 Broadway. Clevrland. Uhlo. Ne adv. aseegtad tar lass thaa 29e. * ten. $4.00: High Frequency Electric CoU for Uertrlo tiru:»r>. y L- IT'ilK'V. rtrinrr le ten luu. 16 d-wMe |sal I'sto, Hors) M rry (c) KoujkI; lor iwrUculars) write to 2Sxl4 Ludwig Baas Drum. Ward 2*xl4 Xylophooe. FRANK BCaZB5L.\. 10442 Wentworth Ave.. Oilcago. Kesunators ortavea. LE ROY BATES, Quincy. ty lUvoHlt, balan e i‘. tr. 1>. ti. BiUN'BhlR, lldllt Illlnolt. Seybert SL, Philadelpbla. mii.^ for »r»k and able lo work In Tab. fS(/«Virtn1« SoT^ir0«i TnRtTHcf.inTi %,„s- J(»HV OIU'l.N. Buck Hklu Jack «how, KDR HAIX—Violin. Inrludlnf raw, bow E. T.: FOB S.\LE—I-ong-Ruige Shooting Gallery. Spldora. Krai kfiift. Kmtuck». fet the tone to It: some fond iVtformer will ai>> la PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. Arkansaw Kids and two Tents, all bargains; partlcu- prer1at4i this ba/ftln; out (4 the buiUncaa now. lani upon request. Adilress SI’HINGFIELD SHOW « \ vn-i>--^fi^^^-cIaaa Orcanlat for hlih-Haia nww- IMXIB HTl DlOe 513 Main. Houston. Teias. Ne adv. accepted far lass thaa 29e. SUPPLY CO.. Ill W Waahlnroo St.. Sprlngfleld. IT( ( k-iurr luiuw. niuat bate fund rcprrtntm (4ay rue Ohio. iiiu>i Iw »('>0 00 |>€r FDR SALE- Lccdy Metal All-In-One Drum. 6x14. BB A HA.VDCLTF KING—<1)ng)lete Instructions rrrk t STRAND TlUiVTKK. S'f'ibrmlUr. Ohln WIlJ4t>.N. 526 N. 6th fit.. Springfield. Illinola. and "secrets" for escaplnf from all regulation "Hand- csiflk." "Shacklee," etc.; prt«v only $2. Add.. PKDF. Z.\I.ANU. Ithaca, New York. W\.STJ3>—Mr»U<-lne l*eTform m. male and femalr. rofll RALB—Deagan 3H ortave Artist's Sperial Xy- JO k. w, Traatformer and almoet new khaki Concea- Write .V (It lULiy. Miami. 0..1ahiana lophone and Trunk, good as new, been out 60 days, sloti top. 12x20 feet. Abese goxLs stored at San MB, Naaaau Hotel. 5« Eaal 5tth New York. Partners Wanted for Acts Rixntrs OF VHND REVDING. 36c-Mystlfy your friends: give exhlbiUuns: go on the itage; make mnr.cer. Manuscripts, Sketches & Plays le PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. WILL r. LORTON, Bookaeder, Orange. New Jeney. Na adv. aaeagtag far lata thaa 2St. It PCR WORD. CASH WITH COPY. LE.4R.N MIND BE.ADI.NG—My cnmpleta copy- FOR SALE—Three-abreast track M. O. B.; will Ne ad«. artavtad far leta Ikaa ISa. "AMTlUrAN" BIU.T PLIMMFR. fanair cham- righted art, for two people, corera ftre different "ef- exchange for Property or .Auto. BOX 86. Elyria. O. _ , _ ... 1 P< < to take notice, and oanmand the big tima FE-ATURE FILM—A apedally built CVylumbus Baby Grand Plano; Are octares. In extra built special trav¬ «alar> t If net. It needa tinkering, or ymi nard a ' ruul new fwte I ran do tiirh. Min* art (Uffarml. eling Case, bolted and padded: In the best of con¬ About This Season’s Successful New York Productions dition; $50.00 takes It. or some Good Featurea In sixl BIT prbiw are right. LWa see what w<. can do— r.r ' awt) W IU. P GIUFFLN. Itaymakar. 826 Rut Films: DO Junk goes: answer by mall only. Per rt Usua. New tirliana. Uailslana. Add., JtyE llOKNldt. Kaaota. Mlnnosoia. .Also have tcane gusl Film for trade or sale. A-Half-hour Military Play¬ Wa gr* eompelletl to concede the tocceaa of The Jkjntb Farm, but we do it rerT r*- Game, with Net, Balls, $18.00; Trained Dcjgs and let. good lead and Hernlne: Cwnerly MaJ«w Writa InetantlF. even grudflDgly. Doves; other Gaines: Lot Films foe sale or exchange- Auth-g FRKJyEHICK KOUUN CUTTER. 52* Ckrp- It la a prurient thing which the atithora, Frederic and Fanny Hatton, offer as an IIAJIRT S3UT11. Grata. Penoagtvanla. Itn nice. (Ynelnnatl, Ohio expose of eoDdltlona obtaining In the motion picture atudioe of the Coast, but which la , in realty an attempt to make money by pandering to the dirty, low taates of a certain FOR R.ALB- Merry-Go-Round,Merry-Go-Rc all cotnplrte. nearly ftiPTRlGHT smilT — •Flowers of War."' «• T claaa of adults and the natural eurloelty of young folk*. I new; used only;^y flte monlht:monthi electric UglitJng, ovgan, Kittle lUwe Royalty. $1« Oe per week: twma fnr saa- gaaollne oiglue, etc.; niwr stored In Miaila«pp(; cost KW> Apply to DeVAIGVIE MANUSCRIIT CO, CoDa:dered a* a generallxatlon of the ataudards In the Western itudloa It la a grosa I K*5pa$2.5(16. will^Sl sells^’f« for $1,500;$i 5^ suitables for Park or travel¬ Rnnm Uu6. 53* So. Itrartewn St.. fYitcago, nibiolB. libel on the people lo the picture game, for It la by no meana even furty per cent true. ^ ing Uamival.tlarnival. AddreaaAJdrm 'mMERKY-OO-ROUND, cam t While the coBTeotioDa are deplorably obaerred In two or perhapa three planta, the big ▲ B.Ul>oard. Ulix-innatl. O4ilo. majority are fairly clean. « - rash with cwxirtu rtciusire Moonn^. to ui yew. ^ Squab Farm abonld nerer hare been vrritten, much leas produced, and Ita toccea* * FOR SALE—40x40 TbntTbnt. Seats, Stage, Scenery, wlu ♦ >• >‘ttle tbon of * caumuy to the atag- In tlw eaUm.tlon of a large number of people Banner, Ai^i”Grave Jlfo^S'phSRobber. Gymnast Wardrobe. Pro- I acfotum Arch, Lithographs, 5 Parasols, white; other UAM UUICK. 2* years a vaudeville writer. 252 t »“•> Intercata of the theater at heart. iSTEVE^Paraphernalia. .STEA ENS-MOSSMA.N, 804 High St., WewWrW 36th. New Yorti ♦ Ixiwell Sherman both acta and Vktka the part of a motion picture director admirably, f I St. duls.Louis, Mlmourl.MissourL — - ' ■ I. ■ - - — ♦ Vivian Ruabmore, Suaanae WlUa and Alma Tell deserve great credit for faithful and T _!- PLATS. FARCE cnMETHES, DR.A.M.AS. Cnaedy ♦ lifelike Imperaonktlona of the rolea entruited to them. ♦! FOR SALE—About 500 1Tents. allghUy used. WaQ ^maa: full blUa and Tab one-art^ ^’^wTrijaxi iI 1i But the actor whose work stand*stands out above that of all the rest Itit Harry Davenport. ▼- Ii Tenta—6x6.Triita—6x6.mna—oao. 7x7,7x7..*•. 7x».-le. OH;»Hxl3. 12x14. 1U16.iuo>, 14x18. A‘ 'jt*n-H1M5 OIlLV AutS;^i.*“ 14M Psimwood I !I Just how“o- much“»<•»' the comedy owesowe. to him for ItaIt. vyguev-ygue dono one rancan exsetlyexactly eatlmate.estimate, but It IT “‘ l<«ic«s»lc*i Tints—6x7. 7x7. 8x8. *xlP. lOxlu. 10x12. Ave., Toledo. Otilo. l«la •a »»fyvery large meaaure. Put a leaa painstaking player in bis place and strip It of the T(I 10x14.}"}*• 12x12, 12x14.' i iju,Dining ” or Refreahmcvit "nuts— I 10x14, 10x20. 12x20. 12x14. 14x21. 14x24. 11x28. I hsu- — - II many One and saving touches It has received at the baudsbands of J. C. Uuffmann and there T tauqus Compartmentctonipsrtme'nt ’'TentTeuta—10x20. 12x20, 14x24. RFAL MUSICAL COMEDY A BURlERQUE J would be precious little left to commend. I rq,c>wrbow TWita-*-20x30.TWils-*-20x30. 20x40. 20x60.; 30x45. 3O<50. 30x60l si'llITS -No nmk or trs.d» $2 00 eecti m0« Madlwio Rt.. rhicagix RCRIITR—MuaIrsI Onmrdy. $2 66 TWamatlc. $3 06; T I FOB R-ALE—^Two-Abreast, Jumplng-Hone Merty- B *. face, $166; Ilrt for atamr DeVAIGNIF MAN- ______Go-Round, eooj' lete. with 46-iey B ml Organ. UM-KIIT CO.. Room 1166. 53$ Ro- Dvarhorn St. fld- • 6666a6666060V66666va6WV6n6666666atrftflitRg. $1,200.00. STEAT: MLIyCAHT, Wmt EJlxabrth, Pa. ago, liiinnla _ _ _ . ___ . __ GOOD CONTAERALAN FERRIS WnFAT.—Oomplrte. CHORU.S GIRL THAT C.AN DANCE—Not ow 5 ^H-TTflYlH SFlOW IPtOYY fftT* SA-Ir I eogliie; cheap, or trad, for Property or Auto. Miscellaneous for Sale fL. 1 In.: to JoId female Impersonator In vaudevtUe. AAttUU MUUW EAUp. lOl O&iC |p j irURPHY’ Eb'rta. Ohio. atate age and height; no Ucketj. JAMiS FLEMLNO. s.-CBWftun eaau w..vu en.w ' .vey a. $a PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. Geoeril Dvllvwy. Chicago. lUlnoto. *• WORD. CASH WITH COPY. LARGE TENT lYjR RALE CHELA P—Good condltJoo: Nt adv. accattad far lata tkaa 2$e. Na tdv. actaptad far lati than 2Se. 60x40, SO-fL middle i>tere: marquee entrance. 14 fL; , COMEDY AriU>BAT—Sev ferial Advertlarmrut atx Ride Show Banners, lb ft. length: Tbcalrtcal S LADY OR FLOATING BURT IIXI'RION—Mo ea the Inside front cavep of this Issue. Addnss U tSCB GLOBC-Fair ocmdlUoa: btelvt cwr ^ ^ ERV^TK>D. Grctn RS4fe. mi ptimofraHilc plan* and i^frlAraUon*; no IHCK PAA^iCR. cara Gaoaral DoUmr, Baflnaw. *a^ nim• t-SCaieoI Ulaud. tliw la hniak wA* n vciijjiRty Rnv IT Gil. bew. Dickel Pitted bptnnlng Plates, never used; i. • «.. . . " WILLARD. Box 17. Gil- Michigan. shringLug BalU. Ekywlmi Rereent. nDW.l- »<« City. Iowa. -- -_ • plated Baton; entire outfit $15 00 TDM M.ADDEN LARGEST STOCK of u.<«l Picture Machines and GIRL WITH ROME EXPERIENCE — Tb week Boilvaf. New lit M-A1>UEN. Mlrf West. LEAR-R THEATER SUPPLY F>R RA1J5—Threw rnw sheeaat Csnawel. Iiolla vtudrvllle with experienced man In singing and ————CO., 420 Market, 8L Louis. MissourL Mfx 45.J f(it< naam.lisim, v<44 animau.animals, aubddeouuwie raw.row. 16tw ala-m- piano act: tlataaiaia eopertenevexprnenev Inin answer andana sendmou ^ tjjlt rrarywei roi.iDa r. ___ ■ ^*7, -rr- Ph-o. tilA vrtU be frjunwd FRANK SHERIDAN, mid te^iaeibm lltOe- at h^^« ’?*P rS! MARIN-E FOGHORNS^ Three, slightly used; muboard. ». Lou1». Mlswum. UvGTO." «t and beet advertUlng rtunt pdng^^lO. J. P. ’ n.*' " —----—__ __I.NGTtsN. tkrautoei. p.iuimriviiaa. 'hire and oeiarw are In ei'wHevii nwidltlon and art MAV Pl.AVlWP—Single: blah-claaa eutettklnmantjL .rs . lotted In —Indy; must alng and ba good m.;*! i..u,Mn» Ati™. w.na.— .2.r I._with 3-fL fllrnera. 10 fL hlxh. .3x20 Grand Drarerv GLARR TTBIN-O AND ROI>- P.re WW»WM, ell^ THOMAS. Palace Hip.. Se- crtwwtte. Trunk H.^,:,4!^S31;r pIdT WJS? iJd ^ 3»30. AtUc «d H~tng A F- D013UI ULARA CO iii*« ^vsTtiiJ. Trunk Norrity Stands: Rowal AUrlcwtette Theatre Bl Uhr.ry Retting. cmalsUng 2 dye dropBL, 12x18, vrtth 8» . thiragp. Ililnoia . euiKwi ' ' — --ryele and $1 00 Wheels: Chuck Layouts a.vl Charts * wings (buUCI. 4x10 painted attic one aide, Uhraiy TOttN'O MAN—Ttip Mounter for hand-to-hand and for an Storra; Used Banners and new to order' Mum- other. $35; Western Cabin Dye Drop. 12x18. $10; JiiKrw T-e-i.. I...... *3* art*"”* gymnartlc work. WM. SCHUL2. Taylor milled and Uve Pit Altracttooa; Evana Roulett* Southern PlanUtlon Dye Drop. 12x18, $10; one Par- "'TSi'*' ^•♦•And a Million^Drtlar Detrrtt. Michigan. Wheel; Evane Aluminum Spindle: (hmlval ami Crn- (built). 11 n. high. ocnsUtlng 7 4-fL. 61n.. t.lJ 7“*'? “*■' -— - cesaten 0<»oli, Pennsylvsnla ^mrc»/s*sa1 •*nai Bridge and Box Ball .Alievs; Una-Pima. bookcase flat and 3 plain flats), dark woodwork. A crSOU&i Dcatan Nabtml'a with Taylor Trunk: (hthedral rrwm walls, paint, d kitchen opposite side. $45: t'fHJ. II AMBURGER at $2 W per POUND— • mrm wnan eeau wiww eitww Chimes; New and Used Prof. Tninka; TVnta for all f****'# Drop. 12x15 ft., water color, battened top and "ni. TM.noT AIFG COMPANY. RL l«ila. Moi 8e Pan WORU. GAun with copt, purpcees; aeveral cwnplele Dramatic Outfl'.a; '4# Out- bottom. $13; all flr»t-cla.as shape; used only few Na afix uevagtad far leas thaa 29s. fl*: Circus Wagons; Blurs and Bcwervvs- v-r a-1 nights; cash, or trade fnr Tents. Trunk Stands. Cno- 8VJJ. DODGrS ClkRV I>OI>GI3C4 for 2$c. I’se.1 Rccnrty: Btn.l Unir.wn»; Full Ditm Suita Any- cession or Ptt Show PTopertv; or what have youf DoiKir. B.W 243. Dayton, Ohio I’M! EGTm.AV M.AGIC PERFUMB and watch thing In ths Rhow Btuinean. new or use.1. we have It T. W. STHUX. Ndsonvllle. Ohk* rvwnlta; Magte I>rfume brought anclrat Egyptians o*® fT* *•- B")!!* us your want* and sell ua your , ARTI.htr. ATTENTIOM- H.wA of 24 f.B,*fame an.l ptwrrr.ptwrer. Cleopatra daaaled the wlta of fotvla Larvest dealersdealers In Used ShowRhow IhnpertyIhoperty In I PIG CHILD—Mummified; swell specimen, $10.00. "•t tXlfwed t>es)tna for 1106: Tattooing Rupplles ('aeesrt'sevSf PackagePscksie and Instructions.Ituitructlon*. 25c: S. 40c,60c, *«mnc*..'mrrlca, WIXTTRNWTXTrRN SHOWSHivW TOOPERTIESTOOPEKTrES CD, 518 I PROF. FRElER. 415 Oak SL. Dayton, Ohla •■rice IJat free CHARIJX (RH*) GIB- KnYITIANEGYITIAN PiaiFUMEP$31FUME CO..CO,. Box 6* B. Beaumont. D*Delaware »w*rv SL. Kar.yaa City. MUvnirt. 621 Tempi# RL. Los Angeles. Ciltfornta. Tevaa __ _ —- SCENERY AND SHOW B.AN*NERS. left on our - ... —...... _ ...... EIFcriU .AL ^.AGE EFFnrWS- <1inids. Ripples, hand*, for sale at groat bargains; I sliborale Pal- Tnincn a.ND GRERNTtACKR Big Matle Catalog. WANTED TO KNOW WHIXIE I CAN liOCATE B»trrf»>l«. Rp^Ilght., S.-)A)t--Buil^ 7o*ir own Metal Iwugltlnt Gallery Pine. ■mREE-ABRE.AST H.-B JUAIPER—.A-1 If you want any of them ENKEBOLL SCENIC _'ir ry fiig |] ng. I ^11 InielUgmt plans, pat- condltloo; cheap, or trade. C. J. MURPinr, Elyria. CO.. Omaha. N.braska. Y' Sod s|ws-l float Ions, easy lo bulM and none bet- Printing Machinery & Supplies OhI*. _I_ ler f» the market; 50o gets you a package of Bevlvo. Sa PIN WORD. CASH WITH COPY. real nuv for thrw* old metal mlimr* and nlckel- FOR SALE—20x30 T>vit. T-fL walls, with p’len; i4BVER.AL >f. G. R H-rses and Chariots, $5 OO 1 ■ 1 •l■paratua. WM. H. WIUURD. ILa 17. Gll- N6 aOv. aacagtaO far last tkaa Ms. food for a kmg aea-son; $35 00. RTEA'B Ml’LC.AUY. *•<*: will trade for Trots or other Goods. BOX " - dty. Iowa. Weat niaabeth, Pronaylvanta. 86. Elyria. Ohio. FOR RATE—Devlm Folder; Deiler Feeder; take* rttaai 4Si66 Inches? folds four folds, right aagla: FOR R-ALB—Real Hnan top trot, red and blue ... __ _ _ . Musical Instruments faeda and folds algnslurtu of 8. 16. $4 and 83 pagaa: stri^. siae Mx22; made In .Australia- uonleakahle- THE.ATRICALTHE-ATRICAL PEOPLE CAN RRATE ATE HALFH.ALF oo their P''6 tAlC—SPCnNO-HANn will sell at a hxraaln as we have tiwlalled a larga exoellrot condition; pn|n ropes wiring etc ■ rmn- ■**«*•«# bill*: Fibre gnd Wardrobe Thunks, equal to *• PIN WONO. CA«H WITH COPY. Has press with foldar 31115 BII.tAOABD PUB. plats for pit show Price. $175 Write or wira V B-arlrnbe Trunk*, m. 1$ $7 Oparx Place. anetnoaU. OWw A R JUNGLE FlLAt CO.. Lee Angel™. Ckllfwila" REDINCrrov CO, Na a4*. aecagtsd tar last thaa 19e. Scranton. Pennsylvania. KIT (DW OBOE-Exorllevit oondltlon; high e* « In Answenng Classified Ads, Please Mention The Billboard. (Continued on page 50) 50 APRIL 20, 1918

ji TENT OUTTIT. compUto, SOxkO, Indudlnc Piano, ORDER NOW—E*prr»* ahlpnmit* not rrllable; WANTED—5 Slot Ylaclilne nnmo^irapha (Eillwm riLM RARnAIN»-At $A and $« pTr ml—nauiil««l I >300; atored Ontral Aikanaae; allow tloM for tor- 24x3(> work, and amallrr; ridlniatm frae; Cuu; Let- or Hosniflcld): 110 toIu: allrmatlnc currrnt; In play I.OUIICV, 1 ahapr; atamp* fur SON, 3909 Folsom. St. Louis, Missouri. 3c PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY, He adv. accepted far leas than 2So. 11*1, niiLir ai'Hiu;v. in w. auto w., mu.. WANTEI> A TjrVT, 21x50 lo 30x«0; must be cheap itnnaylTanla. WLIX SACRIFICE 623 Folding Opera Style Alr- for caeli; no junk. Ol’Y I>. FINCH. Newton. Iowa. HIJfTiENSDEntFEIUt -Like near. 110.00. case In¬ ilome Chairs, with steel frame* and curved backs; FILM FOR S.SLB—.Ml siibjerts rrlekseil by the were made to order; must sell. Address G. 11. cluded: Coronas. Underwooits. etc.; bartalns: shipped on approval; fuaranleed. EDWARD luZEJJJt. 515 WA.VrEn> Tt> BUY 40x60 or 35x70 TENT, com¬ Unlrom Film CP., mntlatint of one end two-reelera. StTL-NkaDEB, 55 Bogart St., Brookbn, -New York. with Urge amount of paper on all aubjeets; a great North Clark. Oilrago. llllnola. plete, with 8 or 9-rt. wall, pules and aukes; khaki preferred; must be In first-elase eondltion and worth Aany reels feaiure Mary Plckfnrd. Mack Senneil. THIBTY VERY HEAAT. well made 8te*mR SALE—Tlie Round Up on Y-6 Ranch," two guaranteed; 12 Norelty fdlk and Satin Soubrette rwls. 8Je isi; ‘"nic llolfsnrOon of Sttwe Hording," Dresses, with bloomers. aptsHal this week. In s«t8 or Calcium Lights two reels. 810.00; lot of Single ReeU. 12.00 per reel. AMERICA'S FINAL WORD—The best patriotic .single. 85 each. Send deposit at once. CLIFFORD 3* PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. UENTRAL FILM SERVICE CO., 3317 Locuat St.. •ong In 1918; march, one-step, good words, catchy C. UNDSLEY, 1431 Broadway, New Y'ork. St. Louis. Ml.uouri. melody; all true Americans should hare a copy; 15 Na adv. accaptad far Itat tkaa 25c. tent* copy, two for 25 cents. MULVBY A LUPE. SATI.N MINSTREI, RITTS, good coodlUon; also 135 East 34th SL. New York City. FOR BEST RESULTS on the .screen at the losreat FOR S.tLE Several hundred good Reeli. with p* Uaraile Coats. MRS K. ERWOtlD. Green Ridge. Stat¬ cost of maintenance pse the Oxy-Hydro-Cet or the per 82 I (k to 85.00; no ]unk: Sisig Slldea. with music. en Island. Oxy-Acetylene meihUanapoIls, Indiana. N* adv. accapted far lata thaa 35e. soldier* In the batU<‘AeIds: the retreat of the Ger¬ Exchange or Swap man* and other terrible scene*; cundlUon. A-l; price, 8100.00; lint deposit ttkra It; wlU ship, tub- ARk? YOU A LOVkOl OF GOOD Ml’SlOf-To in¬ 3 DUifB BELLS—Wanted hollow, so that they 2a PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. Jerl to examination, il. BL.kND, 1261 So. Central troduce (Hir immlc into every home for the month could be loaded for stage use; will pay cash. B. Park Are.. Chicago, llllnola of .April onb we will mall to you for one dollar APOLLO, 122.3 N. Robey SL. Chicago, Illinois. N* adv. aeeaptad far last thaa 25e. fifteen eoplos of .Sheet YIuslc; no two alike; every number a real num'ter; you must act qulckb if you ANYTHING Pk^lTAINTNO TO OR USED IN THE WILL TR.APE INkWER'S MOA'ING ncTURE FOR S.ILE—Charlie'* Punctured Romance, two wish to take advantage of It; we are bound to get SHOW BUSINTCSS—Fair prices snd satisfied customers ALACHIN'E NO 5. with Power's No. 6 Iwinp Houw. reela fine condition, mounted paper and photo* free, our songs Into every homo that ha.; a piano, so we ntalntaln and build our husinaa If you hare any¬ un standard, ready to run. or act Marlm)>aihiin(H; 830.00 gets It; Elinor Ulyn’s Three Weeks, fire reels, offer you the biggest bargain In 8bi>« Music ever thing to sell write us. WESTERN SHOW PROPER¬ must be in A-l condition. Address R.ALPH C. fair cDudltlon. mounted paper and pbolua free. 830.0O offered the people. Fifteen pleeee for one dollar. TIES CO.. 518 Delaware St.. Kansas City. HImoutL LOWN, care Happy Hour Theatre. Norwich. N. T. get* It. too; alao two Iwu reel Dramaa four ihrte-rtsi SUCCESS MUSIC (X).. Akron. Olilo. Drama* and three une-reel 0>meu Nights In a Bar Rcsen. Braselri, War In 70 West Oak 8L, Chicago, llllnoLs. ! Europe and many oUirrs; all with a fine line ct Slnbad, this seasi'n’s Winter Garden production, is the brlsrhtest and best of all the poaten, musinted and uniuuunted, fre* of ckarga; also several hundred Slnfle Reels, ciinslating of Blap- BEAL LIVE BOOKS FOR REAL LIVE PEOPIX 1on)f list of Its predecessors. It sparkles and scintUlates amazingly. It has punch sod pepper to throw away. Novelty and surprlw permeate it thruout. Scenlcally It Is a Stlck Comedies, Sensatlnnal Lkramaa and IhriUlng —Usts free. B. B. SUEKIDAN CO., 417 E. ISlst I Wi- 'erna, for 82 0" and 83'0 per reel; also a big tine St.. New York. reyelatloD. The costumes are dreams of beauty. And from a financial stand|>oint it Is of Educational. Scenic and Rellglaus Film* at IHe the most successful the bouse has ever harbored. a foot. Send for list. GEN-ER-AL FILM BROKERS. SINGERS—Earn cash alnglng my songs, entitled Also—and mark ye—it is the cleanest. 112 No. La Sail* St. Chicago. llUnoia, There's Always Something Doing When Unde Sam Picks Up His Ouu, slso Good-Bye, Uttle Boy, Good- For a Winter Garden show it is remarkably so. It Is, in fact, a radical departure Bye; Copies Dee; partloulsrs on request. CHRIS. from precedent by J. J. .Sbubert. FMR SALE—On* and two-reelera 81.50 per reel; no orders for leee than Ore reels; cash with order. UW.SLET. LiicasrUls. Obla And once more, mark ye, there is not a tame or a dull moment In it. and It Is the FiaiULU,. 145 West l.dh St.. N. Y. City. biggest hit the Winter Garden has ever scored, so great that even during "Holy Wt-ek" It SONG WRITERS AN'D MUSICIANS—We pay for pia.ved to the largest receipts In the history of that institution, and crowds were FOR S.\LE—"Lena Hirer*." featuring Beaalah your co-operation; hare you manuscripts or services turned away at every performance save three. Pnynirr. 5 reels. ec«i>llU(n like new; a hlgh-rlss* Fea¬ to offer! Write for particulars to MONARCH ture; for better rlais exchanges; 2 style* one ihecta MU&IO (TO.. INC.. Beading, Pennsylvania. A1 Jolson is the bright particular star—featured indeed above the title—and he never went better, but. t(x), he Is the only offender with the ribald stuff. At least two eraeks. 3 slylra three sheeu. 3 stylos six shoria; price, 875.00. the Polly With a Past story and the -Albany 'Night Boat song, sbonid be eliminated, l>e- BUVND8 ATTR.V«TIONS. 1361 Bo. Central Park THE SONG OF THE HOUR. STARS A- STRlPkLS .Are., Chicago, llllnola (I lYedge My Ufe to Thee)—Sing it everywliere; eanse, while undeniably funny and more coarse than dainty, they not only smln-h the pro¬ vbow them bow we stand: Profeseloiial for program; duction as a whole, but utterly ruin a most beautiful and tear-startlng recitation (Hello, n*R S.ALB—••(herkera" the great* hnr»e rare the audience will Join you in slngiiig this song: Central, Give Me No Man’s Land) which he renders well along in the second act. Sample Copy, 10 cbs.; Orchestration, 10 cts.; Band, ptriure. featuring Thomas Rnas, lire reels. 875.M. He Is entirely equal to the Uttle gem’s demands, but coming from lips Sfi lately 25 ct*. THE CTNCIN’NA'n ML’SIC PUBU.SHING CENTR.AL FILM SERVICE CO.. 3317 LocUR SC. CO., 31all Order Dept.. Box 58, Cincinnati, Otiia so61ed with llmburger, the bouse, or at least a Urge percentage of It, Is strongly Inclined 8t. Louis, JIlssourL to resent It as a sort of profanism or impiety. "THE Y'AN'KEB ON 'niE kCAISEJUS TR.ACK"— If AI Jolson is not our greatest low comedian he Is at least our most popular one at FOR RALE—I’raetically brand new print Dnc'e Words copyrighted: If you can get the right tune the present time. But be has gotten as far as he ran with the yellow stuff. If be wants Ttwn's Cabin, 5 rrela origintl production, featuring we'll hare the greatest "war hit" yet; will pay well, Irrlng Ciimmlngs and Ihe Thanhouscr Kid. with rea¬ to go on and higher he will have to drop it. A great artist does not have to res-jrt to it sonable amount uf pap<-r: also alx-re*l feature, brand or ahar*. "klsg o' the World," evidently the great¬ and will not. est war march song that baa come out so far. 15 new. It May Be Your Daughter: also th* alx-reel cents; SpeclaU free; write for terms. KANS.AS J. C. Iluffmann. who staged Rinbad. has gained many new lanrels by his achievement, feature, Th* lAiid Just Over Yonder, Saturday Evm- CITY SONG CO., 1520 North 5th 8t.. Kansas City, and Jack Mason, who arranged the musical numbers, and Art Director Wats m Barratt Ing Post story. like new, with paper and a great Kaiisat and Alexis Kosloff, responsible for the ballets, are also entitled to warm praise. many other fraturm. CHICAGO FILM TRADING CO., 4tb Fluor Shop* Bldg., Chicago, UUnol*. Of the cast Hazel Cox, who has finally achieved her ambition, a singing part, scon's AVE WIUTE .MUSIC TO TOl’R WORDS. OR a close second to the star, and Alexis Kosloff wins many plaudits. Lawrence D’Orsay has MUST tTXKAB Ot T QnCTC—500 alngle-rwl Weat- WORDS TO YOL'B MUSIC—Music arranged; aiwclal Uttle to do, but does that Uttle admirably.—W.ATCUE. song* written for acts; writers of the following hit*: em (imedle* and Dramas at 13.00 per rtwl: writ* for Back to Honolulu Bay, I Give All My Thoaights to bargain ilsC TItO.MPSON FILM EXCHANGE, itr You. Diat Movliif licture Rag. Drms pe*.son*ble. rantowt', Kni'ucky, NTELSEN & CRAY. Concord Theatre Bldg.. 3192 Ful ton SC. Bnnkbn, New Y’ork. MUST SACRIFICT 18 KEEI,8 OF FTlil at 83 BANJO—Any make. ALBERT E. UNGER. 563 TO EXCH.ANOE—Forty Arrea Land fur Tent Mow¬ per reel. NOKIS DO.NXO.N, lioapect 8C, Whit* WEIX! WEIXl WEU.I Half-page ad In Sprint Sixth Are.. Milwaukee, Wlsoonaln. ing Picture Hhow. BOX 246, .Ashley. Michigan. lialna. New Y’ork. num'«i. Write fY 3LACHINE—At once; must be Dante's Inferno. 865 00, with paper; ana new rewind, dty; good reason for aelUng; price low if sold at 83.60. BOX 80, layna. Ohio, 3e PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. cheap. A. W. DUKE. 517 W. W. SL. Mayfield, Ky. one*. Write BOX 65, Peru, niinoLs. No adv. aocagted for laas than 2Se. SCRIPTS WANTED—Short cast; 8t Elmo and "RIP VAN WINKLE." featuring Thtima* Jeffrrwoo. others; fire or six People; want Diamond Dye Scenery. Films for Sale—Second-Hand In six mis, 875.00; "Utile Iswd Faimtifeoy." In ELITE THE.ATOB. Galesburg. flL—On aecount of TOM CA8EY. New Wilson. Oklahoma. fire reel*. 86". 00; "Ohore Acre*." In fire parts. brothers and other businms. mast sell at once; fully 2e PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. 860.00; Andrew Mack, In ’’The Raggnl kUrl." 5 reel*. equlpiied. wHh two macliintn. Gotd Filter Scrett, email SKEE BALL ALLEY8—State inice, oondltiOD and 860.00; Dlahy Hell. In "The Elucallon of Mr. Pipp." stage, big glas-s canopy (wer street and located in Na adv. aecepted far lets than 2Sc. 5 rtels. 860.011: kiorenev lAlladle, In "Carllnal heart of town ot 30,0o<>. Malie tSTcT. all in first letter. LAKESIDE PARK AM. OO., Flint, Mlciilgan. Richelieu'* Ward." 5 reel*. 8"" Vivian Martin. In K 01T.ARA.Vm3> RJCRniVT MOTION PirmiB "UtUe Mlsw Hrosm," 5 reels, 850.00. These ftaluirs M-At^ri-NkSt—All maktw. and hunilreils of film suti- FOR SALE AT BARGAIN—Hue Brick Theatre: SHOOTING GALLERY—No Junk; must be cheap. are In perfect enndltlnn. with six. three, one ahrets; (Wer 900 capacity: running successfully; on the mdii Jerts for sale cheap. kHATURE FILJI COMJ'.A.NT, MACK ZELENICK. 178 E Mootctlm SL. Detroit. will ship «\ O. D. prlTlIeae of examination If you street of a thrirtiif city in Yllchlgan of 12,0- hare for sale 3"0 I, 2. 3-rrel Plctuie*. In perfect onn ids. Michigan. ATTENTION, RflAIrMANI—One, two, three, four, dltVm, without isMtera, whirti I will aeli very ret- SLOT MACHlNLIt OF AIX 5LAKES AND MT'SI''- fir* and slx-rfelers; also Chaplins, all -wlili p*puka'' and "Th* in U. S.; money maker; good reasons for sellln*. Ad¬ Knrsiiuut"; also Hunene ArbiickI*, In "151* Fool H* dress B. L OO., Box 608, CYiarleatoa. West Virginia. SLOT MACHINTSS OF AIX KINL>S—No lot loo ATTENTION, RO.AD 3dEN—We ran sell you any¬ Was," at 875 rich Hare 16 ii*w prinU of William large for us to handle. .Sl/YT MACHINE EX¬ thing from Single to Six-Reel Production, from S. Ilart, two r»el*rs. at 875 rach: 1-3-6 piwtre*. CHANGE, 1240 Tine 8L. PbUadelphlA PennsylranlA 82.00 up. Send for our complete, newly revlwsl lUt. I>hntns and slides. Ihm't misa thrsr hargalru, JOHN Theatrical Printing Ask abmit our speelal Roadshior Pmpnalttoii Bar¬ H. VAN AK.N.AM. 551 South Hallna Street. BkTScusr. .STYIJJ 125 WT'RLITZER BAN'D ORGAN and gains always on hand. N.ATIOVAL KIIA4 HKOKkntS, New York. S* PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. Fiber Boiler Skate*. BOX 158. Gaylord. Michigan. 3123 Main Strrwi. Kansa.y City, Mlsaniiri. N* adv. accepted ter lea* than 2Sc. SfTVEN HU.NDKElr REkTJC- In bulk or Iota; one. TOP—60x90, or 50, with two 30s; 100 Folding AUTO BA.NirrTS. 3 reels: Fight for Millions. 4 two and three mien; finest lot of short subjirt* In 24x38 INCHES OR IXRS—EStlmltai free. HL'BD Chairs; must be In good condition and cheap for reels; Liriven kYom Home. 3 reels, no paper. 83.00 the country: Hldiiev Drew, Nurma Talmadge, ER LkTTEKHE.ADR and Bivelopea, WANTEI>—Wish lo purrhasB a set of hat bands rjJOA.NINO nOTSF; 5 good Single Reebi: Clean, state iie«ls liHTI-AR FII..M EXCHANtlB. 1339 prepaid. 81.00; Special Dedgres for N. V. A BUR¬ felt dies at once. Sp^fy the klml you bare with dear, eongiete; *ls. TTUIAITIUTE St.. iHttsburg, N. S.. Pennsylvania. CO.. Box 101. Laadmlne, Wisconsin SPkYiAL TO ROADAfEN — fhanlln*. KryWoncs 206 BOND LJ7rTEKHB.Al>S—Printed. 81."0, post¬ and other slapst rk C. W. COOPER, 307 stamp fiw list. BOX 353, Tampa, Florida with poster*, at 83 "" per reel and up Shlppe,| seh klh .Ave., -t. Naehrllle, Tenneaaee. i*et lo examination Writ* for Harxiln lAV TiHVMP OLTtMED LABELS! 1! — 40-Page Catalog free!!! nH.«T FIFTY DOM.AR.H taka* VMorv. t* lY,,. SON ni.M kDCtilANtiE. MN’ir,HTk3t.'< will draw a reelers; Kryatonrs, Mary P]ekf>eds and 0 bunch of crowd; ten thousand "four-by-nlners" fur 8"..5". easti «>th,-r foial restores' ?*r1e# ihewf,; write for my lid with order; gets ’em exeltol: try 'cm. T.AY’Lt>R mil'kly H PEAUI MAN. 523 So. Dearborn RL, Lhl raiNTINO CO., Arms, Kan.sai. In Answering Classified Ads, Please Mention The Billboard. c*r>, llllnola. i

APRIL 20, 191i Tlie Blllt>oar

I NCIJC TOM'S CABIN—I prtnU oT the 5-r»e» WANTTO TO BUT the bwt 4. S and e-ncl Ti»- JUTENILB WOMA.V—Good drxlnc Tolce; man. \-l CHiy FOR PRIVATT CAR OR COOK HOfSE u rid BdlUon; 1 In co^ runulna ooudltlan, tlOO: turea on tha market; alw (kMuedlaa: ttU it all lo flrat atraiabta or aentral btialnaa; do aiiialnc; muMcal and —Join mTiom aa btUpuairr ur adraoco mau; alralaht; iht oditr almost brand nrw. not a foot mbalnc, t3i>0: letter; no time lo dtrfcer; auut be In food cmdlilao dramatic asperUniv; Jotnt oolj. BllJAE B. bAKUlt. ride \tTld Wmt. A. NOltlLt.N BAlNEd, General lure !• ibaiMe. tlili |A«uie U a Uv I and hare Imper kHA.NK ORETBN(X>Ki>, 414 Ikx care Kt. Keitla Hotel. Chlcaao, niUKita_ DeUrrry, Jaiki<«~Tille. Flceloa._ loa ryrrtler; OmaliA .Nebraaka j|^L> U. Wll£EUlRr-Uuskal runtdjr atock, WUlUt..\Uid)u'uiuLu\uiJ> UOUJ’JGToKiX/Uj'JcroK (mOR a-iA-1 li-NGl-NtOatr- irrm odi'e 11 dn’«>»*t *» »*«t- Oh.M TlUaATIli.. tt-ANTinr So OH IlS’rkI'U.S i>r niA4—Miiai he •Oalatit man. feoeral bualDrea and crnmdlan; atAwr Kur .M. G R.. tapablQ of ta)>iii« full charm of swing. UoU. IndlmiA_ba)Um: ^ Junk; ^''^eSah^'^ToT om JtdtlM. 1» O B .x JtS, Karrr. Vrf..De^qta -TT; .i-.TT'nna tn nne to aerm rmla for fl'ln™ •'»J •» klmla. What hare youl irlih rpU«l>l»reUalJe BMcamtuinaca««re otUy.only.—Brwnrtlle. BiwnnUa. Mlamurl_Mlktoiui. lUNUL—Aae.lUNUL'—A^e. So wai.tawaiita pieiLujoptmUuo aaas aMiolaiitaMkdaiil to SI-MIAL. rSA^'t*^ WEMTEKN MOTION IMCTl’RE CO.. OanOUe. III. MtMl MtJ^MoAB CO-HiiOVtO.HiA>V TAB. KOITIo--LoneRtM-rtr-GDne Star,Star. i raaai>ian,ma,u>ian. leus>ath.stteiei*lh.i' ornr Illusionist; eiptrlencBd.experienced. JU.V1 w.n..r iV.. I - -musicaliialcal ^erlew.^Gew. W’ALTUKWAL.TUR WLVKAAB.WINKJA-'U, Manaf.. tl8 Uelaeare SL. Kansas Oty._ kto__ WA.NTBO. PORTABLE ntOJECTORR - Ualn. Utchheld IR (Lr^l w«k Ai*U 14; Uuqumn. IIL“l- ' ALVl.lc,sLv'i.le. .\unufteti«..Manonetu,. blackb^it or Tstralfbttral,bt inin acts;ate; a»rm ve. ...rr. rh. t.r..^ rf' siajidard slse Him only, and In food nuinlnf oondl- lot*ralya Hoaiae). weenwees AiwtlA|.ni -l.-i._ l oiauns*;. p;,.yplay oanjo:banjo; old fritsulsfrtends write HARRY'HARRY lUill-HGlt. Machlnta. In food nmdltioa, l-KOOLGIOLl-KOOCGhaC KLNU1.NU A.NUA.NO l>A.\t'i.\Ul>A.\t't.\U COME- | BiJiT. General ImUrcry. SC Joeepb.Juhepb. Missouri. u.wd nim •" ,•"» -h- ^ *" considered; state all In brat letter. P. O. DIAZ^-Kor musical tab.; first or eerund cctDoly. I J'»tGl r.CK-OR OoOGE-OeoKatsirainr; put. nase ui rCIo J*fi»t i:;s.".t21n“p f”'^ HM*'-CWrAOO , IM. WalKford. .N„ York._ j„.U" ^AIBILWAiHl* I nawli^ mervbanUlae; wrlteB adrert.Ameuu; wlU- 511 Maraiea »C. San Anloaiio, Ttxae. niAl'TKAULNOKllAI TKAUINO tX)..tX,.. IT Na.Na Wabaab Are.. Chlcafo.CTHcrL BL'T-V.sifeance « the Wild. 5 luf to g> anys'hera 1*. O. BtrX ;i43, Uaytflo, Ohio Ii;ii 'l< WARURcMUi WoMA.N—Tweire years' mpenatice SlG.N PAINTER- cYaiipItte outfit: suber; fast and ____ reels; Satan. T reelA and other food 5 and 4-roel deaina poatUoa wilb burlouiue. musical coaueOy cutn- ■ . ■TT i.17...I ICO 3-RXEL rEATI’Hl*—Good condition; tl3 ”s“'^l^i*"s^4^FV iS^Buf^nS^ “Ner^fV’eai^ l'*' W^M. ix'WAlCXU^Box 5P, Rn. i; ,.,-h oaiwr Included; freat barailiit. while they ‘ * Onlral lark Are.. ChkW. CJUTTHNDEN 123.3 Burfundy 8t.. .New Orleans. La. j mii K...,h i^mllna I,< ■ s.tVINl ItEl’OT. Allanu, OeorflA lumota YOCXO EA1>Y—Afa. 21; wants poa Hoai as chorus j —si firl In ntualcal or burleaque. _ show. BEMA BTANUHY,. Musicians — M afww\f*fB OAHIV thn^-fw^l VltAffru)h* cmd WANT"£»i^ TTO BCT Biiffalo Bill, PiMtOQ 1013 South 23d »C. Uotaha, .N'etwaM'A ‘ JrsTsrtdns eiX^Te’ SS St^tBca. BilucsUonal and HrllEoua PUm In any At Ltbarty Advertlaamanta. 29 wardt. fraa af cliaria. condltl.*; tan rteU o4of 1^7nimt. MO430.00. 00^? C. V1^2tIEES, • ^ send ll»‘^ Chlcafo."hil you llUnoU hare. G. UAUAJEZO. Circus and Carnival A-l BA.NO A.VU ORCHESTRA LEAItEK AND At Llkarty AdverthtkMatA 29 wards, fraa al eharta. j *•• For Sale—New Goods AT UBEKTY—To handle ilof and P«W art wlUi tK-VP URL JLMIJI—Lxpenenie playUif plciuras small cirrus or camlral; Mempt; a^r; nllaUe; no ^^d ramlcvUlc; unlcn man; must tie steady piAe; ex- 3a PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. tlckec wnXMAN, care Flm National Bank. Ver- Na ad«. aeasftad far lau tkaa 29a. UckeC WILXAIAN. care Flm National Bank. Ver- f^,n, draft; reUalla ilR. JOE DELANEY..901 nnnnop. IndlanAIn.Hans WuctlUnflut St.. Spruiftield. .Masoai husrtta. AlA. srBJBlTB IN LECTURE BUUEB-Edura- B.tS« PlsVYERr-W-anta^Unn cat road; pref^;car- vioU.MST lOrcheatra Leader); all around. 'Ijnsl. rrllfiiWA mtirtalulnt, nrw list ready; It's frra. nlTsl; not lubject to sober; rellal^ W. U expertenceW; larfe library; A. F. of SL: locate only; VOVl'j.TY ItUDtS. 119 East 2Sd RC. .New York. AT LIBERTY FK\311*Tt>N.FK\ilPTt>N. Genaral Delivery. Jofilln.Joplin. MiieMimcairtcairt. Iiermaiient; beat reference*. U.tNS GRAAE. A too Rrrpenllne and Potaa Slides. - %j fc . EX PUUWJOI.'D kNIFE R.\CX MAN—Take (harre Pantiges Theater, SprliigflelU, MKvwirl.__ MAT A mim C VT* VT A nrV/^IVI **“• UBER'n—violinist iLeailer); A. F. of M.; iDK.tL roR gncK Nia.tT announcementr— IW I ^11 1 I A 1 1 C BIw PUOEHX. 64 Bath- nparlmced; pnfert viudevUle house, stock bouse or The .N'otNty Typewrltar SUile; a slide a minute; make ” ,a„ Avee, Toronto OnC. tknada._VIOLINIST, 4ol .N. ilh Sc, Arkanut them yourself; 43 90 P« I#®; »«t>d 10c for samplea ADVERTIS £ M ENTS MAGIllA.N—Younf man. 30 years; three years' City. KansaA solLLTY sUADEB. 115 E 8C. New York. exi'evieni'e; Join food aide ohow; camlvaJ or park, jI AT UBEKTY—A-l, iul-utv i i pipe organist; moving plcturea ' .. HOW'Aipri^O, 3911 Sjomett Union Course. ““^ruosime; 2d.H.indM.P./cces_s. for Sale 1 NOT TO EXCEED 2S WORDS o. 3a PER WORD. CASH WITH COPY. NO FOR BALE. NO HELP WANTED AD» IH-I ^ barit.sie; experienced In all fines of music. Na adv. asMftad far Ism thaa 29a. SERTED FREE. I pla EJ>D1E HICHS. 22T W. 8th At*. CMumbua. O p p r.lstlliXL. Cherokee. Iowa. ^-w^xurnTW-wwi-anw^^^Tf* • IN THE CTRCLE OF FIRE and Jufgier UBEKTY-A-l clarinetist, ‘desires position In 3.044 OPERA CHAIRS—Qoaeou'j od new and used CONDITIONS_ ? theater; A. F. of M. CLARI.NCTIST, care BlUhuard. all Astwaioa Oath Booth, thim^oew AdwiUaiaeata af aa asMatahla aatura will ba la- ft UtMfsNT Gl'VDRRSftN, Seattle, W’*diinft/rv Cincinnati. OblA Ihwara ktohlne* uacd o^ Wght tlmea. Senary withaut chart# la tha Classiflad Calumaa. Data OiR'AR save—sf« i..i«n inalda laciurer and tha AT UBEKTY FllR SUMMER E-NOAOEMENT- “x S ‘'!*.*i*-|<»t»«^"‘^.wn«:_a^ Urt, pm-her. for ahaw c. nperlenccd drummer: bells, xylophone, traps; younf. wua Trmmr my If a«twtrt art ii«t MtUfaetbry tha tint mnrrMior Ckra T M C A Ctnm rnts first and aava money J P KEDINGTO.N. laiartlaaa aa ari aaetaaary Vvr.^vs PWnL N. J. 1 TOt In draft DKLilMEit 3u6 Garfield Aie.. Pe- S-Tantt*. Pmnv-vanla. I, pi»o* y«u. Tkaaa caluaiaa ara tar tha beaaRt af _ • E^IGNAL TKIl^ AND FANFANTY aoPT3r- | orta. lllinoli 1 tha uaamflayad aad wa da aat waat yaa fa faal that ^*** ** DRUMMER—U. a ir.: bells: msnle*!; would like AVtiTHER IXff OK BEAmFl'lXY HAXD-COi.- I ypy pra Impaslat aa as by uslaf tha oalaaiaa aiafa com-evt.coni-ret. FRANK T. WYSTY BUCK, Vwman, Okla.Okli. ^ from eicuralonexcuralon boat;bit; consider snythinf; sober. 01UU> 80X0 SUDR .‘tCTB. «c per sHde; list free |hs« aaa time. PROFPROF. CHAR.t'lLAS. N..N. HAUEU-HtroorHAUEL—HtroOf imn;man; hjmdUnfhaodUiif H. A. BUNCH. Leavenworth.Usvenwonh. Indlsna. on rmiuaal. NOVELTY SLIDES, 119 East 23d St.. E-FUtT BASS y-LAYEB-Wsnts to travel with .New York 19..?!! *T*IIDIIIQ ads ACeETTED, COPY Inf act. Iron bar hendina act. Peoria. r.Uncds. show; state salaa. W'M. MOATS. John- MUST IE FURNISHED EACH WEEK. NO FREE . TALKUt. LEtTl'RER. TICJiET 8EIXER—Twenty- son. West Vliglnla. ASBESTOS BOOTHS—Don't bay new onra when FUTUBr TllfC laiAMTrrt ana years’ experience circus or camIvE: ask any old- ~ you can art used onea at half price; I bava then. ruiHRC lIMt WMTtO ADS. time talkar. TlckeU W coma? Yea. F&ANK AT-1}: EXPEH1E.NCED BARITONE PLAYEB^TXoup. « J. P. REDINOTON. Scranton, Paunaylvanla. locate; cigarmaker by trade. ITtED HANSON. 99 Yea aiuit be reUy fa Jala at tnea. Writ# yaw WOOD, care BtUboard. qn. Innatl. Ohloi_ TrlnlD Ave.. Atlanta. Georgia.__ 1“ aaaarata alMti af aaaar. Farait cIm Tkara- THREE PEXJPLE—Flv# acta; light and heaty bal- —tt. RtwrAivia IV OPTRA AVD roijyiVG CITaiM— *« ••“•I •f aaaar. Fsraia dam Tkara- THREE I’EXJPLE—Flv# acu; light and heavy bal- ~^PER1ENCED TRAP DRUM.MER—Full fine of N« JTd Rrtum M^il^ ^ '« »"• tallawla* htas. ancln*. tumbilnf. flylnf trara. tight wire and con- trars; no bells: /xempt from draft; play In entertain¬ **vaT*IOVAL •nirtTR* <*'•<*•< »• laltlalt ONLY ara tortton. LA Err.VRB A KNIGHT. P. ft Box SI. Boeeo- ment park for soldiers In San Antonio. TYx. CHAS. E. MEiHlS. 424 E Washington SL. Munde. Indiana. city «",! ar aaat^IRm kax^ aFdraaaad la ear# af paraaa. tw'u BIG SIDE SHOW ArTS-MtHlcomet; B. A ft T-foot side wall. 6 aac. drctis blues. 400 C P. mumai a-u- fai™ ** Llkarty Advartlaamaata. 29 wards, frea af charts. I O.;O.: troupe or locate; prefer theater location; ex¬ American Showman's lamp, cashier’s stand and a Dd^L Mbhii^' ‘S* St, —... t-r;-— perienced; sober: exempLexempt WireW! F. HOBEBTS. Sa- 5-r»el print Uncla Tom’s cidiln: entire outfit In ex- -1-— -' t^lAillQy TROMBONE PLAYER thM doub^ K | pulps. Okithoms. A O.; will Join any time or anywhere after April lA erlimt shape; all for 3350; buy this and get the A ^ —J RJT _ TK.U’ DltlMMUl—Old trouper out ol dealt, ami- big money thU summer; or wUl uade for Opera Ag^eulS allCl JXlaiia£'6rS GEO. a CABTENTBR. General Delivery, Dallaa. Texas. val, anytUng. LiD SCOLTUN, 6337 Ingloslde Are., Chairs and a 6A or Simplex Machine. OEM TUBA- #• ■ lb«tv ad»M«iua>.>. ss ^ ^ THR. PaoU, Indiana. barty Advarthewaata. 25 wards, fraa af eharfs. KELLEY A.VD ANNIE KELLEY—8.nge«s. ITUcaro. nilroi.* -ADVANCE AGILNT—llxperieme stber- rmUble- not “Kl talking act: both do line; B- A O.; one- TRIO—Violin, ifiano. crtlo: A. F. of 51.; classical roR S.tl£—1 Power's 6-A. Motor Drlva. Machine*, afraid of.work; only consider reliable managers- ban- ulcht or »eek stand. BlHbnard. CinrlpnaU, Ohla or popular; library; appearance: young mm: Mng, harmmlxe; good proposition* ARTHUR JACKSON. complete, tnciudlng stereo Imam, meson, etc.; also dje anyhlng; a’a’.e salary. Wit MOetER. General TOl'NG MAN—Coiored; draft; free; srme experl- TOl’NG M.\N—Colored; draft; free; seme eoperi- 3106 W. 25tti St.. Cleveland. Ohio. 3 Fin Wayne Compmsarrs: all almoat new; $390.00 Delivery, riilcago. TlUnrds._ encemce In stock and vaudevlUavauelevlUa RAY SMITH, 14S takes all. W. A. FINN'ET, Cairo, lUinol* AtJENT.AtlKNT. BTBfslNT.sst SI.NK.SB MANAGERMsvini.-n OK<.u TRE.VSURERxsmai-nm Stone SL. OneidA New YoelLYork._ VIOLIN (Loau)—Duuble B., Cl.; ubrary, wn. trapA B., O.; sober; reliable; exempt; atterliji.e: lotaU, ^ QOrriaDtii'^ cmrAblD rrcM mAii* A*1 prf^w > m > FOR SAUJ TO QUIT BUSINESS—Ptwrer'a 5 Ma- cn-rn; three arsMia with aam^Ftmv wi^vwrs DrjITtlfttir ArtlStS troupe or dance; Ameririni. B. G. MAGR.VNDY, 960 chine. Itn.CO; IMlaon Exhibition. |3T 50; Standard. BIUH'tMlTON. 9^ tV 1^^ KaJli!srft XinmiaUg iirblSbS N. First SL. R-ckford. Ill nels. VIOLINTST—Eipcrtmced; rlaselcal, popular; bara- fwi 4!r'Tl*2?i0;*«l«iiei.^l«*0O;‘'ali*Wr‘di Ounnlng. agent; rto 'or oil>- ** '■Iberty Advartlaamaata. 25 warda. frea of ekarfa. tone; harmony; comedy, straight; appearance; have r.Bi kEMi. IU.i*T-»u (►era 4 hAlr*. nimA HnSli wlldc*t or route. i:xni:ro» A-l DUVEUTdR—Good plays; cspabls a.tar: wife, j ccUtst and pianist; A. F. of 51 . ARTHUR JACK- at banalna. TBEATRB BROKERAGE EX. 112 ■ - - ’ ” *'<■“1 leads or genaral buslneta: specialties: experienced and | SON. 3106 W. 25Ui St., Cleveland. Ohio._ N.m ww_^ .* work: standard Ubrary; double cello: no amateun: desire for South: flye years here. 5L\CI>ONALD, 3'7 4th St.. Bismarck. North Dakota. YOUNG VIOUMST AX'D IMANIST Uke to bear Dom crlllst or other player who baa Ubrary of music: rcfertiice: mEe and femal* PIANIST, 36 5faple SL. Frank’InrtUe. New York. V.VUDHVlIAd: TIDLtTHR 5LCN.\OL’R. 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I Conroy A LeMalro (Colonial) New York. F«lr, Nancy (rantasra) Ogdan, Ctab. Cooper A Ricardo (Majestic) Little Rock, Ark. Fall of Ubcima (Paotagaa) rurtland. Ora. Cooney Sisters (Palai'o) Ft. Wayne, Ind. Fanchon & Marco (Majaatic) Ft. Wortlj, Tax., Cooper, Dena (Bijou) Brooklyn. ai-UT. Cooper A Robinson (Orpheum) Oakland, Cdl, Fantun'a Athlataa (I’antagOH) Spokane. Comer Store (Orpheum) I>os .tngxdes. Farrell, Margaret (Keith) Columbna, 0.; Cortes Trio (Pantages) Kansas City 15-20. (Kaitb) Olareland Courtroom Girls (Prince) Houston, Tex. Fay, Frank (Kaltlil Waablngton, D. C. ROUTES IN ADVANCE Courtney Sisters (Alhambra) New York; Felix A Klaher (.St. Jamea) Boaton. (Keith) Washington 22-27. Fern, Itlclialieu A Fern (Euipreaa) Decatur, III. Crawley, Constance (Orpheum) Vancouver, Can.; Fern A Davla (Keith) Fhlla. (Moore) Seattle 22 27. Ferruroa (Mujeatle) Dallua, Tax. Oeamer, Barton A Sparling (Majestic) New¬ Ferry (Ulxerslde) New York; (Keith) Waah ark, N. J. iugton Creighton Belmont A Creighton (Palace) Rock¬ Flechtl'a Tyrolenna (IIIpp.) St. Paul. Filipino Sextette (I'irand) Mlnoeapollt. Managers and rerformers are resrecrfullT requwttcd to contribute their dates to this depsrunen;. Boutai ford, Ill. mustreach The Billboard not later than Friday of eath week to Insure puhUcation. Creasy A Dayne (Orpheum) Lincoln, Neb. FInk'a MuIim (Palace) New York. Tha Billboard forwards all mall for profesalonaia free of charge. Hcmben of the pmfewxlnn are Invited, Cronin's, Mme. Novelty (Emprx*s8) Grand Rap¬ ilay & Hill (Jeffenton) Dallas. Tex. while on the road, to have their mall addressed in esrs of The Billboanl. and tt will be forwarded promptly. ids, Mich. Fireside Haverle (llegent) Muakogee, Mtcb. Cross. Wellington (Orpheum) Sioux City, la. FI-'er & lillmore (Pantagea) Victoria, Can. Brads, The (Regent) Muskegon. Mich. Crumlt. Frank (Orpheum) Memphis; (Orpheum) Fl'’’er Clrcua (Lyric) Oklahoma City. Flaher Sial-- (Jafferaon) Dallas, Tex. Brady A Mahoney (Palace) Flint. Mich. New Orleans 22-27. PERFORMERS’ DATES Fisher, Sallla, & Co. (Orphaum) Duluth, Minn. Brelr A King (Palace) Ft. Wayne. Ind. Cullen, James H. (Majestic) Chicago. Brendel A Burt (HIpp.) Youngstown, O. Cunningham Cecil (Keith) Toleheum) Brooklyn. Dare, Doris (Majestic) Houston, Tex. Bronson“ A. _Baldwin . (Moore) Seattle; (Orphe- Detroit 22-27. Adams. Rex, Vera Tliomas (Orphesim) SIoux Daring Sisters, Three (Orpheum) Winnipeg. um) Portland 22-?'i. Ford Sc tioudrich (Pantagea) Great Falls, Mont. Adelaide A Hughes (Orpheum) St- Ixiuls, Brooks A Powers (Pantages) Kansas City 22-27. Can.; (Orpheum) Calgary 22-’27. Ford, Ed Sc Uxttie (Loew) Hamilton, Can. .Vdolphti (Brandelsri Omaha. Neb. Darrell. Emily. A Co. (Ori>heum) Sioux City, la. Brooka, Peggy (Palace) Danville, Ill. Forest lire (Shea) Toronto. Darto A Silver (Delancey St.) Sew York. Adonis A Dog (Ttramleis) Omaha, Neb. Brooks, Alan. A Co. (Orpheum) Minnex-polis. Foster Sc Ferguson (Tem|>le) Detroit; (Temple) Albright, Bob (Pantages) San Francisco 15-20. P ooks, Herbert (Orpheum) Waco, Tex. Davis A Stafford (Oriiheum) B-xston. Days of Ixing Ago (Empress) St. Louis, Mo. Rochester, S. Y.. 22-27. Alex, Three (Keith) Columbus, O.; (Keith) Brower, Walter (Keith) Cincinnati; (Keith) Fountain of ls>ve (Majestic) Bloomington, IlL DeCoe. Harry (Orpheum l Portlaml, Ore. Cleveland 22-‘27. Inillan'oolls 22-27. Fox Si Ingraham (America) Neve York. Alexander Bros. A Evelyn (Pantages) Calgary, Brown A Barrows (Greeley Sq.) New York. DeGarmo. Alice (Majestic) Newark. N. J. DeGroote. Langtry A DefJroote (Lyric) Charles Foy. Eeg. Can. American Dancers, Six (Majestic) Ft. Worth, Bnch Bros. (Orohenm) Champaign, 111. Frozinl (Majestic) Milwaukee. Tex. Bndd. Ruth (Orpheum) St. Paul. Fidton, Mack Sc Fulton (Palace) Superior, Wls. .\nM-rican Comedy Four (Fulton) Brooklyn. ’• irke, John A May (Pantagea) Oakland, Cal. Uabberts, The (HIpp.) St. Paul. AmeSf Gi-orgia (Family) lafayette, Ind. j Burke, Touhy. A Co. (Liberty) Oklahoma City, Galleiinl Sisters t.tibambra) N-w York. •Vmoros A Jeannette (Yongc St.) 'Toronto. Ok- UallettI Monkeys (Temple) Hamilton, Can.; .Vnderson’s Revue (Pantages) Oakland, Cal. Burley A Burley (Orpheum) Portland, Ore. (HIpp.) Youngstown, <)., 22-27. Angel A filler (Orpheum) South Bend, Ind. Gardner Trio (Palace) Ft. Wayne. Ind. Anson, Capt., A Daughters (Orpheum) Los An¬ Gardner Sc Hartman (Alhambra ( New York. geles. Gascoignes, Royal (O^beum) Sooth Bend, Ind. Antonio, Erna. Trio (IJberty) Oklahoma City, THIS BLANK IS AVAILABLE FOR ROUTE DATA IN CASE YOU HAVE Gayden, Alex (Pantagea) Edmim.on. Can. Ok. Gere A Delaney (Majestic) Milwaukee. Apdale's Animals (Majestic) Ml|wankee. NO ROUTE CARDS. CARDS WILL BE MAILED UPON APPLICATION Gibbs, Chas. (Lyric) Hoboken, N. J. Apollo Trio (Jefferson) Saginaw. Mich. I Glbney, Marion (BlJou) Battle Creek, Mich. Aristocrats, Les (Emery) I’rovldence. Gibson C ris, Three (Pantagea) Winnipeg. Can. Armstrong. George (HIpp.) Baltimore. GRwoo. Jack A Jessie (Gayety) Sioux City, la. Arnold A Taylor (Oriiheum) MiuneapoUs. Gilbert A FrIedland iBushwIck) Brooklyn. .tsashi Japs (Orpheum) Jackson. Mleh. Gilfoll. Harry (Orpheum) Omaha. Neb. Ashley A .Vllman (Temple) Detroit; (Temple) Gilmore, Phyllis (Fulton) Brooklyn. Roi'hester, N, Y.. 22-27. Gilroy, Haynes A Montgomery (Pantagea) Port¬ .itlantb- Review (Pantages) Calgary, Can. land. Ore. Austin A Bailey (Bijini) Battle Creek, Mich. STATE Gn Comedy• Four- (Orpheum)" ■ - Duluth,- - ■ Minn._ G.rl From Milwaukee (Orpheum) Calgary, Can.; Bachelor Dinner (Pantages) Denver, (jol. (.tiiditorliim) Spokane 22-24. Dailey, Cliff, Duo (Glo^) Kansas City. Glocker, Chas. A .tana (Palace) Superior, Wla. Bailey A Coxvas (.Orpheum) 'Duluth, Minn. ( ildie A A.res (Pantages) Ogden, I'tab. Baker, Bert. Co. (Mslestic) San .\ntonio, Tex. i Goklle A Mark (DeKalb) Brxxoklyn. Baker, Btdie (Keith) Indianapolis; (Mary An¬ ( 'rxlon A Gorxlon (I'antages) Spokane, Wash. derson) IxinisvUIe 22-‘27. Gordon, Lady Doff (Keith) Cincinnati; (Davis) Ball A Ijimbert (Keith) Cleveland; (Keith) Pittsburg 22 27. Dayton, O., 22-27. Onrdune. I.obbie (Majestic) San Antonio, Tex. Ball, Foster, A Co. (Orpheum) I>os Angeles. Gorman Broa. (lyww) New Rochelle, N. Y. Ball, Rae E. (Orpheum) New Orleans. Gould A I.ewls (Royal) New York; (Maryland) Bards, Four (Orpheum) Galesburg. Ill. Baltimore 22-27. Barlowe A Dwrle (Majestic) Austin, Tex. Gould. Vanlta (Rlverttlde) New Y'ork. Barnes, Stuart (Orpheum) Lincoln, Neb. Grace Twins (Strand) Owosso, Mich. Barnett A Smythe (Bijou) Fall River, Mass. G.-een. Gene (McVlcker) Chicago. Barrett, Pat (Pantages) Edmonton, Can. Grrenley A Williams (Natiooal) New York. Barrios, Jean (Empress) Tulsa, Ok. Green, Harry, A Co. (Oniheum) Memphis; (Or- Barry, Lydia (Ihilace) Ft. Wayne. Ind. Bums A Lynn (Prince) Houston. Tex. Demont. F-ank A Grade (Grand) St. Lnala, Mo. Denis-Shawn Dancers (Pantagea) Salt Lake Ci.y, plieumi New Orleans 22-27. Barry. Mr. A Mrs. J. (Empress) Grand Rapids, Burns A Frablto (Keith) Cincinnati; (Keith) Utah. Grew-Pates Co. (Pantages) Tacoma, Wash. illch. Dayton 22-27. Devoy, Arthur. A Co. (Park) SL Lonin. Grey A Old Bose (DeKalb) Brooklyn. Barry A Layton (Orpheum) Dea Moines la. Burns- A Jose (Bljon) Brooklyn. Diamond A Brennan (Temple) Detroit; (Tem¬ UrlDdelt A Esther (Liberty) Oklahoma City, Ok. Hartletts. Aerial (Grand) Evansville, IndL Buttercups, Four (HIpp.) Terre Haute. Ind. ple) Rochester, N. Y.. 22-27. Gmber'a Aalmala O’antagea) Ogden, Utah. Barton, Joe (Columbia) Davenport, la. Butters. Aerial (Grand) Grand Forks, N. D. Hager A Goodwin (Pantages) Portland. Ore. Dickinson A Deagon (Keith) Dsyton, O.; Bartos, Three (Orphenm) Sionx City, It. Bnzzell A Parker (Victoria) New York. Haley Klstrrs, Four (Moore) Seattle; (Orphenm) Byal A Earl (Royal) San Antonio, Tex. (HIpp.) Yonngstown 22-27. Basil A Allen (Orpheum) Denver; (Orphenm) Portland 22 27. Cabaret De Luxe (Pantages) Portland, Ore. Dingle A Ward (Orpheum) Vancouver, Can.; Lincoln. Neb., 25 27. (Moore) Seattle 22 27. Hall, Bub (loew) Uamllton, Can. Camooflage (Orpheum) Brooklyn; (Eeltb) Bassett A Bailey (Orpheum) Boston. TYohertys, The ((Columbia) Davenport, Ii. Bayle A Patsy (Orpheum) Ft. William, OnL, Phila., 22-27. Canfield A Cohen (Pantages) San Diego, CaL Dolly, Joe A MIdgle (Grand) Estberville. It. Can. DonnU Histera (Royal) San Antonio, Tex. Bensee A Baird (Majestic) Houston, Tex. Carr, Nat (Tonge St.) Toronto. Cams. Emma. A Comer (Oriihenm) Kansas City. Dnnlay A Merrill (Grand) Fargo, N. D. Beeman A Anderson (Orphenm) Vancouver, Can.; Donovan A Lee (Pantages) Calgary, Can. (■Moore) Seattle 22-27. Cataldo A DeFrler (Miles) DetrolL Beers, Leo (Orpheum) Salt Lake City: (Orphe- Cavanaugh, Earl (Keith) Cincinnati; (Keith) Don’t Lie to Mamma (Empress) Decatur, IlL um) Denver 22-27. Indianapolis 22-27. Dooleyt, Three (Palace) New 'York. Bell A Eva (Maryland) Baltimore: (Prince*) Cavanaugh, Lucille (Orphetun) St. Paul. Dooley A Nelson (Oriiheum) Winnipeg, Can.; Hampton A Ilampion (Crystal) St. Joseph, Mo. Montreal 22-‘27. Chadwick Dno (Keith) Indianapolis; (Bnshwick) (Orphenm) Calgary 22-27. IlaaloD A Clifton (Orpheum) Lincoln. Neb. Bellclalr Bi,>s. (Pantages) Vancouver, Can. Brooklyn 22-27. Doris A Pelll (Orpheum) Kansas City. Hanna A Partner (Mzjeatlc) Waterloo, la. Belmonts, The (Orpheum) Duluth, Minn. ' Chains A Chains (Rlslto) Aberdeen, S. D. T’orr, Mary (Pantages) Portland, Ore. Uardeen (Majeatio) Kalannsoo, Mich. Bennett, Murray (Boulevard) New Y'ork. C andler A DeBoee Sisters (Pantages) Seattle, Douglas, Dudley (Avenue B) New Y'ork. Uarr.a, Dorothy (Pantages) Ran Diego, Cal. Bennington A Scott (I/iew) Montreal. Wash. Dowling, Eddie (Shea) Buffalo; (Shea) Toronto Harris A Manlon (Lincoln Rq.) New York. Benny A Woods (Palace) Chicago. Choate, Mattie, A Co. (Grand) Dulntb, Minn. 22-27. Harris, Dixie, A Co. (Pantages) Kansas City 15- Beresford, Harry (Orpheum) Des Moines, la. Childhood Days (Alhambra) New York. Dreamland (Empress) St. I»nl8, Mo. 20. Bergiiuist Bros. (On>heum) South Bend. Ind. Chinatown (HIpp.) Ht. Paul. Dresser Lonlse ((Palace) New York. Harris, Mar'un (Orpheum) Fresno. CaL Bernard A Janls (Orpheum) Kansas City. Chong A Moey (Boulevard) New York. Drew A Wallace (Orpheum) Calgary, Can.; Harrison, Minnie (HIpp.) Baltimore. Bemardl. Arturo (Orpheum) Boston. Chums, Three (IIIpp.) Y'oungstown, O. (Auditorium) Siiokane 22-24. HarL IicRoy A Mabel (Grand) Duluth, Minn. Bernhardt. Mnie. (Palace) Chicago. Chung Ilwa Fonr (Pantages) Ran Francisco 22-1 DnhPn Girls (Orphenm) Blonx City, la. Ilirxey Tr.o (Pantages) IiO« .\ngeles. Berns. Sol (Pantages) Winnipeg, Can. Clark A McCullough (American) New York. Duffy A IngUs (Empress) Grand Rapids MIcb.; Haskell, I.s>ney (Ortiheum) Han Franclaeo. Bernard i Me.vers (Brandeis) (tmaha. Neb, Clark’s Hawaiians (I>oew) Montreal. (Keith) Toledo 22-27. Hayatakn Hrn«. (Palace) Ilanx-nie, III. Beet, Mayhello (National) New Y'ork. Clark, Sylvia (Empress) Grand Kapids, Mich Dngan A Raymond (Orpheum) Ran FVancIsco. Hayward, Mildred (Lyric) Indianapolis, lod. Betting Bettys (l»ew) Hamilton, Can- Clark Slaters (Grand) St. Louis, Mo, Dunbar A Turner (Avenue B) New Y’ork. Heir (or a Night (Panlageal Hcattie. Bickniil (Orpheum) New Y'ork. Clark, Wilfred (Ketrt) Cleveland. Dunbar, Chas. A Madeline (Palace) Minneap¬ llensliaw, Bobby (Pantages) Denver, Col. Big City Four (Victoria) New Y’orlc. Clark A Verdi (Palace) New Y'ork. olis. lietiert'a Revue (Emprx'ss) Cincinnati, O. Binns A Bert (Emery) Providence. Clark A Chappelle (Family) Lafayette, Ind Dupree A Dupree (Temple) Rorbester, N. T. lieiininga. The (Palace) Flint, Mich, BlHt>n ('ity Four (Empress) Decatur, 111. Clark, John.• ■ A" Co." (Ori)beum)’ - -YUnneapoNs. Durkin Girls (PaJaee) Brooklyn. llenshaw A Avey (Mary Anderson) Louisville: Black A O'lloniiell (Empress) Omaha, Neb. Clayton, Addle (Palace) Superior, Wls. Eadle A Ramstlen (BlJot8. Eight (l.inooln Sq.) New York. Cleveland A Downey (Miles) Detroit. Mich. Earle, Maud, A Co. tMajestic) Dallas, Tex. IlertsTt, Hugh, A Co. (Princess) Montreal Black A White (KeithI Pnila. Clifford, Edith (Orpheum) New Orleans. Earle, May A Billy (Lyric) Oklahoma City. Here A There (Majestic) Waterbw. It. Bhsim, Max (Palace) Milwaukee. Clifford. Jack. A Co. (Moore) Seattle; (Orphe¬ Karla, Four (Rtrand) Wlnniis-g, Can. Herman A Hanley (Grand) Minneapolis. Bobs. Three (ilajestic) San Antonio. Tex. nm) Portland 22 27. Early A I.ailgbt (Pantages) Taroma, Wash. Ilenm. FVIdlc (I^oew) Montri-al. Bonfirx- of Old Empires (Keith) Dayton. 0. Clifford, Kathleen (Orphenm) Minneapolis. Eddys, Aerial (Orpheum) Jackson, Mich. iCckiuitn (ieo. A Paul (.MaJenOc) Waterloo, la. Bonnar. Diana (Pantages) Great Falls, MonL Clifton, Ilerlxert (Majestic) Chicago. Edenbnrg, Chas. (Pantages! Ran Prsnclsco. Hicks A Howard (Gayety) Hloiix City, la. Bisith A Ls-ander (Y'onge .St.) Toronto. Clinton A Kooney (Delancey Rt.) New Y'ork. Edwards, Julia (Washington) Belleville, III. Hill. Tivoli Girls A Hill (Orpheum) Green Bay. Boothby A Everdeen (Orpheum) (ireeu Bay, Wls. Cloaks A Suits (Lyric) Indianapolis, Ind. Edwards’ Hong Revue (Keith) Boston. Wla. Bheum) Winnipeg, Fdwards, Tom. A Co. (K»-dzle) Chicago. Hit the Trail (IIIpp.» Y'oungstown, O. Bowman, Billie (Grand) St. IauIh, Mo, Can.; (Orpheum) Celgary 2*2-27. Eldridge, Barlow A Eldridge (Washington) Huey A l.s-e (Emery) Providence, R. I. Boyarr A Co. (Majestic) Milwaukee. Coleman A Kay (Pantages) Great Falls, Mont. BHIevlIle, HI. liuffmiiD, Gertrude (Orpheum) Halt Lake City; Braatz. Selma (Mary Anderson! Ixmlsvllle; College Qnlntetto (Palace) Danville, Ill. Electrical Venus (Grand) Dulntb, Minn. (Orpheum) Denver 22-27. (Keith) Cincinnati 22-27. Colour Gems (Orpheum) Denver; (Ori>heam) Elloore A Williama (Keith) Boston. Hoffman, I.lura (Tacoma) Tai-oma, YVaah.; (Or Lincoln, Neb., 25-27. , Ellis. Harry (Enipreattl Grand Rapids, MIrtj. pheiim) Vaocouver, Cnn,, 22 27. Ellis-Nowlln Troupe (Braudels) Omaha, Neb. Real Hair.Silly Kid. Cliineiw. lad'^n. 7Scrarli. O'tnfort A King (Majestic) Chicago; (Temple) Ilolman, Harry (Orplieuml Omaha, Neb. Noxa. 25e. 50c and $1; Lady’s Wl«, $l-$l.50; Itetrolt 22-27. Ellsworth, Harry A Grace (Majestic) Hao An¬ Holmes A IjiVere (Warwick) Brooklyn. Imporl Characters. SI.7S; A-l Tights, Mo; Conley, Harry A Etta (Orphenm) Lincoln, Neb. tonio. Tev. Ilolmen A Wells (Keith) Washington. Carnival Paper Hats, doz. 25c. Catalsf frss. Conlln, Kay (Grand) St. Louis, ilo. Evelyn A Dolly (Orphenm) Peoria, IIL Holmes A Bnehnnsn (Temple) Hamilton, Can. Klippert, Mfr„ 46 Cooqsr Squara. Nsw York. Conroy A O’Donnell (Loew) Montrr-al. Exemptloa (Orpheum) Ran Fronclaco. (Rhea) Buffalo 22-27. 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u„it k Ro^Pdtle (P«U<^) New York. I.,yona A Tosco (Palace) Chicago. Morgan, Jim A Betty (Majestic) Austin. Tex. Proe)ieT A Maret (Mary Andenon) Lonlsvllle; Ilouier A Duberd (Pantaiet) San I>lrBo. Tal. MacLarens, .Mnsiral (IHpp.) Baltimore. Morgan Dancers (Orpheum) Portland, Ore. (Keith) IndianapoUs 23 27. U'lUtT IWea. The (Fiinatou) Camp Kunston, Kan. Macart A Itrudfurd (Orpheum) Portland, Ore. Morgan A Grey (St. James) Boston. Pru.lt, Bill (Prince) Houston, Tex. lloiK-Wya Seren (Templet Rorheater. N. Y. Matk A Velmar (Pantages) Bun Franeisco 22-27. Morley A McCarthy Sisters (Grand) Minneap- Quakertown to Broadway (Majestic) Waterloo, A Burkbardt (IVKalh) Brookijn. Mack A Arnold (MeVh-ker) Chicago. oUa. la. ll<).>i>er A Marbury (Keith) I’blla, Mack A Dean (Strand) Winnipeg, Can, Morrell. Frank (Pantages) Tacoma. Wash. Quigley A Fitzgerald (Pantages) Butte, Mont. lUiis er (llrl (roliimbla) ItaTenporl. la. Mack A Earl (Orpheum) Memphis; (Orpheum) Morris, Elula (Orpheum) Omaha, Neh. Quinn, Jack, A Teddy (Liberty) PensacDit, Fl.a. New Orleans 22-27. n.H nier Trio (Reflna) Regina. Saak., C'aan. Mortimer, Lillian (Delancey St.) New York. Kackett, Earnest (Royal) San Antonio, Tex. Il.M.klDa A Aktell (Palace) ItanTllle, III. Mack A Williams lOriilieiim) Bt. Paul, Morton. John (Lyric) Marlon, Ind. Rath Bros. (Princess) Montreal; (Temple) llaai Howard. Moore A Cooper (Globe) Kaniuta City. Mark A l.ane (MaJesHc) Bloomluglon, III. Morton A Glass (Orpheum) Lincoln, Neb. llton. Can., 22-27. Mark A Salle (IHpp.) St. Paul. Howard A White (DarUi) P ttalmrg. Morton, James J. (Keith) Boston. Raines A Goodrich (Grand) Evansville. In'l. H >ard. Great (Bijou) Kail Itlver. Maaa. Mark A Walker (I’slare) New York. Mortons, Four (Orpheum) Viuicouver, Can.; Rajah A Co. (Orpheum) Des Moines, la. Marlyn. Clayton (Lyrle) Hoboken, N. J. Howard A Clark Revue (Klveralde) New York; (Moore) Beattie 22 2<'. Randalls, The (Bijou) River, Mass. (.Mhanibra) New York -2-7. Madlsuu A Winebester (Pantages) Vancouver, Moss A Frye (Hlpp.) Y'oungstown, 0. Ranf, Claude (Bijou) Fall River, Mass. Cun. H.jta MliiatroU (Park) Pt. Ionia. Mo. Murphy, Senator Francis (Jefferson) Dallas, Tex. Rawson A Claire (Lincoln) Chicago. Ill. H,oiler. Stein A Plillllpa ((>.-i>lieum) Calgary, Magazine Girls (Jeffers) Saginaw, Mich. Murray, Elizabeth (Moore) Seattle; (Orpbeum) Ray A Fay (Empress) De<-atnr. HI. Can.; (.Yudltorliim) Simkaw r-’-ai. Maboix'y A Rogers (Orpbeum) Peoria, HI. Poriliuxl 22--!. Kay & Stone (Palace^ Oklahoma City, Ok.. Maids, Five Merry (Grand) Grand Forks, N. D. Hn'an's Mo. Married via Wireless (Keith) Washington; (Or¬ Nelson, Alice, A Co. (Funston) Camp Funston, Regal A Bender (Orpbeum) Denver; (Orphenm) International Four (O. H.) Junction City, Kan., pheum) Brooklyn 22-27. Kan. Lincoln, Neb.. 2.’j-27. Nelson A Nelson (Victoria) New York. 22 24 Marshall A Covert (Empress) Bt. Iy>ols. Bompel. Bessie, A Go. (Majestic) Dallas, Tex. Intirnatlonal To-rlsts (I.vr'c) Oklahoma City. Martell (.Vmerlean) New Y’ork. Nesbit. Evelyn (Maryland) Baltimore. Keno (Majestic) Houston. Tex. In the Dark (Orphenm) Oakland. Cal. Martini A Fabrlnt (.Vmerican) New Y’ork. Nevtns A Gordon (Bijou) Brklyn. Better Bros. (Princess) Wichita. Kan. In the Zone (Orphenm) San Francisco. Marx Bros., Four (Orpbeum) Kansas City. Newhoff A Phelps (Orpheum) Peoria. 111. Reynolds, Jim (Majestic) Newark, N. J. Inlia-n Sisters (Kedile) Chicago. -Maryland Singers (Grand) Evansvdie, Ind. Newkirk A Homer Girls (Orpbeum) Ft. 'Wil¬ Rice A Frances (Palace) Minneapolis. Japanese Prince (Orpheum) Wa«"o, Tex. Marylaads, Six (Majestic) Newark. N. J. liams, Out., Can. Rice, Andy (Tacoma) Tacoma, Waab.; (Or¬ Jarvis A Uarrlson (Pantages) Ban Francisco Mary's Day Ont (Grand) Minneapolis. Nichols, Nellie (Orpheum) Loe Angeles. pheum) Vancouver, Can., 22-27. 1.'. 20. Mason A Keeler (Keith) Toledo. 0. Nicholson Trio (Strand) Winnipeg, Can. Richards, Great (Orpheum) Brooklyn; (Colonial) Jerge A Hamilton (Strand) Owohso, Mich. Matthews. Bob. A Co. (Mujestr) Milwaukee. Night Boat (Keith) Indianapolis; (Mary An¬ New York 22-27. Jolinn Bros. A Johnson (Orpheum) Cbamiuilgn, Maxine Bros. A Bobby (Palace) Flint, Mich. derson) Louisville 22-'->7. Bing, Blanche (Colonial) New York; (Bash 11'.. Maxwell Five (DeKalh) Brooklyn. Noda, Al (Pantages) Butte, Mont. wick) Brooklyn 22-'27. Johnson, Howard A Llaette (Uww) Hamilton, Mayer. Lottie (Pantages) Kansas City 22-27. No Man’s Land (Hlpp.) Terre Haute, Ind. Ring, Julie. A Co. (Orpheum) Duluth, Minn. Can. Maybew, Stella (Temple) Rochester, N. Y. Nonette (Orpbeum) Memphis; (Orpbeum) New Blpon, Al (Colonial) Loganspurt, Ind. Johnston, Ijiwrence (Pantag*s) Salt Ijike City. McCloud A Carp (Lyric) Hoboken, N. J. Orleans 22-27. KIva Ijirsen Troupe (Princess) San Anlonlo, Tex. Johnstone, Florence (Pantages) Edmonton, Can.; McConnell A Simpson (Pantages) Great Falls, Nordstrom. Marie (Orphenm) Bt. Panl. Roach A McCurdy (Grand) St. Loolt. (Pantages) Calgary 21-27. Mont. Norman. Mary (Pantages) Victoria, Can. Roberts. Joe (Orpheum) Waco, Tex. Junes A Jonea (Orphenm) Galesburg. HI. McConnell A Anstln (Greeley S Kalmar A Brown (Orpheum) Fresno. Cal. McKay A Ardine (Temple) Rochester. N. Y'.; Nugent. J. C., A Co. (Orpheum) Denver; (O: ledo 22-27. Kanauwa Iloys (Orpheum) Memphis; (Orpbeoia) (Riverside) New York 22-27, pbeum) Lincoln, Neb., 25-27. Roouis. Mo. Sherman, Sadie (Empress) Omaha, Neb. lyviar A Dale (Columbia) Bt. I.oaia, Mo. Merchant Prince (American) New York. On the High Seas (Shea) Buffalo; (Shea) To¬ Sherman. Van A Hyman (Loew) MontreaL Sbriner A Herman (Pantages) Ogden. Utah. taaa A Mayfield (Orpheum) Denver; (Orpheum) Merserean A Co. (Pantages) Spokane. Wash. ronto 22-27. Sigmund A Manning (Novelty) Topeka. Kan. Lincoln, Neb., 25 27. Metaettla. Five (Pantagea) Ban Francitco 15-20. On..kt, Huruko (Orphenm) Ban Francisco. Slgsbee’s Dogs (Orpbeum) Madison, Wls. lae A Bennett (Empreav) Tulaa, Ok. ^Ievtkoa. Four (Pantagea) Seattle. Wash. Orren A Drew (Pantages) Seattle, Wash. Sllher 4 North (Orpheum) Joliet, III. lae A Cranaton (Delancey Bt.) New Y’ork. Middleton A Spellmeyer (Yonge Bt.) Toronto. Over There (Pantages) Winnipeg. Can. Silver A Duval (Pantages) Oakland, Cal. la Claire, Maggie. A Co. (Globe) Kansas City, M’ddleton. Jennie (Keith) Toledo, O.; (Keith) Owen A Moore (Pantages) Salt Lake City, Utah, Simon, Louis. A (jo. (Majestic) Houston, Tex. la Fevre, Geo. A May (Funatoo) Camp Funston, Dayton 22-27. Page, Hack A Mark (Royal) New York; (Al¬ Kan. Midnight Rolllckera (National) New York. hambra) New York 22-27. Simpson A Dean (Pantages) Winnipeg, Can. Miley. Kathryn (Uww) Hamilton, Can. Sinclair A Tyler (Pantages) San Francisco 15-20. ^iroht. The (Orphenm) New Orleans. Palmer. Gaston (Pantages) Grent Falls, Mont. Singer, Johnny, A Dolls (Pantages) Kansas City taMsIre A Gallagher (Kelthi Cincinnati; (Mary Parker A Grey (Orpbeum) Boston. Awirraon) Ixrnlavllle 22 27. Parker, Misaea (Ix>ew) Hamilton, Can. Singer’s Midgets (Pantages) Vancouver, Can. lalands. The (Pantages) Oakland. Cal. Parker Bron. (Bljon) Battle, Creek. Mich. Skatells, The (Palace) Danville, Ill. lannard A Brown (Pantages) Minneapolis, Robert J. Mills Parsons A Irwin (Bijou) Biwklyn. Tbt Aiawkaa Treubadanr. Skating-Rear (Orpheum) Memphis; (Orpheum) laonjrd A Russell (Alhambra) New Y'ork. Patterson. Bnrdella (I*alace) Ft. Wayne. IntL New Orleans 22-27. lamer. Tint (Orpheum) Calgary, Can.; (Andl- Patta. Aerial (Pantages) Butte. Mont.; (Pan¬ torliim) .simkane 22-24. Mills. June (Pantages) Ban Francisco 15-2a tages) Spokane, Wash., 22-27. Skating Vennses (Erber) East St. Lonls, III. Miller. Packer A Howard (Pantagea) Bpokane. Skelly A Helt (Jeffers) Saginaw, Mlcb. lawls A Slack (Empress) Cincinnati. O. Payne. Nina (Riverside) New York; (Keith) Sloan. Blanche (Majestic) Ft. Worth, Tex. lawls, Viola, A (V>. (Lyric) Indianapolis. Wash. Phlla, 22-27. Lewis A Mason (Cecil) Mason City. la. Miller A Rainey (Regina) Regina. Bask., Can. Smith A Kaufman (Orpbeum) (jhampaign. Ml. lawls. (iwrn (Moure) Beattie;'(Orpheum) Port¬ Mlllette Blstera (Keith) TORilo, O.;. (Empress) Pealsoa A Goldie (Pantages) Edmonton, Can. Smith, Fay A Jack (Erber) E. St. Louts. Ill. land 22 27. Grand Raphls Mich., 22 27. Peacock Alley (Pantages) Great Falls. Mont. Smith. Cyril (Hlpp.) San Diego. C-«l.. 22-21. latry A O'Connor (Columbia) Bt. Txinls. Mo. Milo (Majestic) Dall.'s. Tex. Pearl Bros. A Burns (Strand) Owosso, Mich. Snow. Ray. A Co. (Grand) Duluth, Minn. IJehert, Sam. A Co. (Eber) Eaat St. I>iuls. I'l. Miniature Revue (Princess) Wichita. Kan. Percival. Walter (McVlcker) Chicago. Solar, Willie (Greeley Sq.) New York. Pereira, Raul (Majeatlc) Ban Antonio. Tex. ■ Ighlnera A Alexander IHIpp.) Y'oungstown. O.; Mlnetta DUo (Broadway) Springfield, Mass. Somewhere In France (Bnshwlck) Brooklyn; Peronees, Three (Ixiew) New Rochelle, N. T. (Keith) Cleveland 22 27. Milton A Rich (Gayely) Sioux City. la. (Riverside) New York 22-27. Unil, Homer, A Co. (Majestic) Kalamaaoo, Mich. MinettI A BUlelll (PantagesI Denver. Col. Perrone, Count. A Oliver (Orpbeum) Oakland. Song A Dance Revue (Colonial) Logansivvrr, Ind- Cal. Union. Tom. a Jungle Girls (Columbia) Bt. Mlaa America (Orpheum) JoKet, HI. Spudtown Band (.\merican) Chicago, Ill. Umls. Mo. Mllehellt. Aerial (Orpheum) Calgary, Can.; Petching, Panl, A Co. (Orpbeum) Galesburg. St. Denis, Ruth (Tacoma) T'acomz, Wash.; (Or¬ Ill. IJttle MIsa Cp To Dale (Palace) St. Paul, (Auditorium) Bpokane 22 24. pheum) Vancouver, Can.. 22-27. uovd. Herbert (Pantagea) Winnipeg, Cun. Money or Your Life (t'olumWa) Daveniiort. Iv. Petit Tronpe (Regloa) Regina. Bask., Can. Stagpole A Spire (Shea) Toronto. Lihse A Sterling (Orpheum) Joliet, HI. Monroe, Chaunrey, A Co. (Prince) Houston. Tex. PbUhrlek A DeVoe (Palace) Brooklyn. Stanley A (}old (FYinston) Camp Funston. Kan. larrslne. Osesr (CrystalI Sf. Joseph. Mo. Montgomery, Mar^all, A Co. (Orpbeum) Green Pietro (Keith) Cleveland; (Keith) Ptjlla. 22-27. Stanley, Stan. Co. (Orpheum) Omaha. Neb. j-ove A Wilbur (Empress) CJncInnail, O. Bsy, Wls. Pinched (Princess) Ban Antonin. Tex. Stanton. Val A Ernie (Orphenm) Salt Lake City; j'**' 4 Jau Bund (Majestic) Austin, Montrose A Allen (IJncoln Sq.) New York. Pisano, General (Hlpp.) Yonngstown, O.; (Orphenm) Denver '22-27. Moore A Knse (Pantages) Butte. MoaL (Keith) Toledo 22 27. Steiner Trio (Empress) St. I.onis. J'‘»e A Sperling Blstera (Yonge Bt.) Tor\>nto. Moore A Gerald (Orpheum) Bt. Paul. Pisano A Bingham (DeKalb) Brooklyn. Steppers, Three (Fulton) Brooklyn. , A Demarle (Grand) Bt. Luila, Mo. Moore A llaager (Orpheum) St. Loula. Poolroom, The (Columbia) SL Louis. Mo. Ftory A Clark (Majestic) Springfield. HI. Jimmy, A Co. (Majeatlel Milwaukee. Moran A Wiser (Hlpp.) Alton, HI Powell. Kathryn (Majestic) AiMtIn, Tex. Strassell's .Vnimals (Keith) Indlansfiolis; I-U'lk’-’us. Hugo (Jeffers) Saginaw, Mieb. M«>ran A Mack (Busbwlsb) Brooklyn; (Keith) Primrose Fbur (Orpbeum) Brooklyn; (Buehwich) (Keith) Cincinnati 22.27. |-''>l>y A HIggy (Regeut) Milakegun, Mich, Boston 22 27. Brooklyn 22-27. Strength Bros. (Pantages) San Francisco 22 2*. l.iilc Bros. (Novelty) Topeka. Kan. Moran A Dale (Orpheum) Ft. Williams, OnL, Primrose, George, A Minstrels (Jefferson) Dallas. Snbmarine F-7 lBu»hw|ck) Prookljm; (River- Lydcii A Higgins (Majeatlc) Milwaukee. C«ii. Tex. 1 side) New York ■2'2-’27. fiobmarine P-7 (Orpbenm) Omaha, Neb. Btirrmore, EttbeL Chas. Frohman, Inc., mgr.: Taylor, Laurette, Klaw ft Erlanger, ingrs.: New BMtliiir*’, niFTT. Sbnw; (OaretT) Detroit 15> Snilisan ft Mason (Pantages) Minneapolis. (Empire) New York, indef. York Dec. 31, indef. 30; (Oarety) Toronto 32-37. Sully, Bogen & Solly (Keith) IndianapoUa. Boomerang, The, David Belaaco, mgr.: Allen¬ Thurston, Msglcian. R. R. Fisher, bus. mgr.; nollo, Ameiira: Marldrn, roon., 15-27; Nrwbarf; Sully Family (Orpheum) !*eorla. Ill. town, Pa., 17; Easton 18; Trenton, N. J., 19; (WslDut) Philadelphia 16-20; Allentown, Pa.. N. T., l« 3l); (Mlnor’a Rronx) Now Tork 33-27. Suratt, Valeska (Keith) Columbus, O.; (Keith) Wilmington. Del., 20; Ne-'trk, N. Y., 2i2-27. 22-24; Trenton. N. J.. 35-27. Dip. Hip. Hooray Olrla: (Empiro) Toledo. O., Toledo 22-27. Business Before Pleasnre. A. H. Woods, mgr.: Tiger Rose, David Belsaco, mgr.: New Tork, 15-30; il.yric) Dayton, O.. 22-27. Swain's. Arthur, Pets (Empress) Tiecatur, 111. New Tork *':g. 16, indef. indef. Howe, 5*m: (Dayrty) Omaha, Neb., 13-10; Swift. Thomas (Colonial) Erie, Pa,; (Keith) Carter, Magician: (Belmont) New Tork, Indef. Toot-Toot, Henry W. Savage, mgr.; (Coban) (Oayrty) KanRae City 22-27. Cincinnati 22 27. Cbatterton, Rntb, In Come Ont of the Kitchen, New York March 11, indef. IrwiD'e Itia Rhow: (Gayety) Bnffalo 15-20; Swor. Bert (Majestic) FL Worth, Ter. W. M. Wilkinson, mgr.: Washington, D. C., lb- Turn to the Right, Edward O. Cooke, mgr.; (Corinthian) Kooheater, N. T., 22 27. Swore. Four (Palace) Ft. Wayne. Ind. 20: Brooklyn. N. T., 22-27. Rochester, N. Y., 15-20; Ithaca 32; Johnstown Liberty GirU: (Star & Garter) Chicago 15-20; Tabor ft Greene (Orpheum) New York. Cheating Cbeatera, A. U. Wooda, mgr.: Boston 23; Schenectady 34; Albany 35-27. (Gayety) Detroit 22-27. Tally ft Harty (Olombia) Davenport, la. March 18, indef. Uncle Tom's Cabin, Wm. Kibble, mgr.; Detroit, Malda of America; (Catino) Brooklyn 15-20; Tanguay, Eva (Mary Anderson) Loularille, Cheer Up, Charles DlUingbam, mgr.: New York Mich., 14-30. (Empire) Newark. N. J., 22-27. Tanan (Orpheum) Portland. Ore. Aug. 28. indef. Upstairs and Down. M. A. Tack, mgr.: St. Ixmlt, llajeetirs; (Empire) Brooklyn 15-30; (Park) Tatma Trio (Orpheum) San Francisco. Chin-Chin, L. J. Rodrigoet, magr.: Wheeling, -Mr., 14^30; Kansas City 21-27. Bridgeport. Conn.. 25-27. Taylor Trio (Orpheum) Dee Moines, la. W. V^, 117; Clarksburg 18; Cumberland. Md., Warfield. David, David Belasco, mgr.: Dninth. Marlon. Dare: (Hdrtlg ft Reamon) New Tork 15 Tempest, Florence (Hipp.) Youngstown, O. 19; Hagerstown 20; Washington, D. C., 23-27. Minn., 17; St. Paul 18-20; Milwaukee, Wit., 20; (Empire) Brooklyn 22-37. Temptation Olrli. (Rialto) Aberdeen, R. D. Merry Itoundera: (Caaino) Philadelphia 15-20, Chn Cbln Chow, Elliott, Comstock ft Oeat. mgn.: (Hurtif ft Beamon) .New York 22-27. Tennessee Ten (Family) Lafayette, Ind. When Dreams Come True, Contts ft Tennis, New York Oct. 22, indef. Million Dollar Dolla; (Colonial) Prorldence 1.1- Termini A Ranis (Delancey 8t.) New York. mgrs.: Columbia, 8. C., 17; Charlotte, N. C.. Copperhead, The, J. D. Williaffit. mg 20; (Caaino) Boston 22-27. Terry, Arthur ft Grace (Orpheum) South Beod, 18; Norfolk, Va., 10-30: Camp Lee, Petersburg, York, Feb. 16, indef. Oh, Girl: (Lyric) Dayton, O., 15-20; (Olympic) Ind. 23-34; Newport News 25; Richmond 26-27. Country Consln, Klaw ft Erlanger, mgrs. Boston Cincinnati 22-27. Ihalero’a Clrcue (Palace) St. Paul, Minn. Yes or No, Anderson ft Weber, mgrs.: New April 1. indef. Pnas Puaa: Open week 15-20; (Orphemn) Pater 1V>maa ft Henderson (Boulevard) New York. Daughter of the Sun, Ed W. RowUs< York Dec. 21. Indef. Thompson. Fat (Pantages) Loe Angeles. eon. N. J.. 22-27. Winnipeg. Can., 15-20. Ziegfeld'a Folllet.: Montreal, Can., 15-20. Thome. Harry, ft Co. (Majestic) Ft. Worth, Tex. ReeTea.»Al; (Jacqnea) Waterbary, Oonn., 15-20; Thornton. J. ft B. (Keith) Philadelphia. Meriden 22-24; Newbarg. N. T., 25-27. Those Five Girls (Greeley Rq.) New York. INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT Roeeland Olrla: (Park) Bridgeport, Conn., 18-20; Tick Took Girl (Majestic) Springdeld. IlL (Colonial) Prorldence 22-1^. Tigbe, Harry (Temple) Hamilton. Can. Sidman. Sam, Show; (Grand) Hartford, Conn., 15-20; (Jacquea) Waterbury 23-27. Toney ft Normal. (Tacoma) Tacoma, Waah.; (Weak April 14-30) (Orpheum) Vancouver 22-27. Sightseen, Wm. Heiter, mgr.: (Miner's Broni) Mrs. Wlggn of tha Cabbage Patch; PlttebnrS, New York 15-20; open week 23-27; (Orpbenm) ToUen, Joe. Byron (Pintages) Vanconrer. Can. Pa. Paterson. N, J.. 29-May 4. Tracy, Clandia (Columbia) Rt. Louis, Mo. Ten Nights in a Bar Room; Indiaiupolls, Ind. Social Maids; (Empire) Newark. N. J., 13-20; Travers ft Douglas (Orpbenm) Jaekaon, Mich. Thurston. Magician; (Walnnt) Philadelphia. (Casino) Philadelphia 22 27. Travllla Bros, ft Real (Palace) Rockford. lU. Uncle Tom's Cabin: Detroit, Mich. Some Show; Des Moines, la.. 14-18; (Gayety) T^vette, Irene (Warwick) Brooklyn. Unmarried Mother: St Louis, Mo. Omaha, Neb., 20-2B. Tucker, Rophle (Royal) New York; (Colonial) Spiegel's Rerue: (Columbia) New Tork 15-20; New Tork 22-27. _ (Casino) Brooklyn 22-27. Twentieth Century Whirl (Majeatic) Ft. Worth, Sporting Widows: Syracuse, N. T., 15-17; Utica Tea. BURLESQUE 18-20; (Gayety) Montreal 22-27. Tagrants, Three (Majeatic) Waterloo, la. Star ft Garter Show; (Gayety) Kanaaa City 15- Valleclta Leopards (Royal) New York; (Buah- 20; (Gayety) St. Lonia 22-27. wlck) Brooklyn 22-37. _ AMERICAN CIRCUIT I Step Lirely G.rla: (Olympic) Cincinnati, O., 15- Van ft Schenck (Colonial) New Tork 22-27. . 20; (Columbia) Chicago 22 27. Van ft Vernon (American) Chicago, DL Americans: Wilkes-Barre, Pa., 17-20; (Empire) Sydell'a. Bose. Show; (People's) Philadelphia Vanity Fair (Orpheum) ILos Angeles. Hoboken. N. J.. 22-27. 15-20; (Palace) Baltimore ^-27. Valnova Gypsies (Majestic) Chicago. Army and Navy Olrlt; (Empire) Chicago 16- Tweutletb Century Maids; (Majestic) Jersey Vardon ft Perry (Orpheum) Fresno, Cal. 30; (Majeatic) Indianapolis 23-27. City. N. J., 15-20; (People’s) Phlladeiphta 23- Variety Dancers (Majestic) Dallas, Dex. Auto Girls: Open week 15-30; (Ontury) (Kan¬ 27. Velde, Dedic, Trio (Empress) Tulsa, Ok. sas City 23-27. Watson's Beef Tmat: (Gayety) Pittsburg 15 20; Vercl ft Vercl (Tacoma) Tacoma, Wash.; (Or- Aviators: Manchester, N. H.. 15-17; Worcester, (Star) Clereland 22-27. pfaeum) Vancouver, Can.. 22-27. Mass.. 16-30; (Olympic) New Tork 22C7. Welch, Ben: (Orpheum) Paterson, N. J. 15-20; Vernon, Hope (Pantages) Loe Angeles. Biff, Bing, Bang: (Garden) Buffalo 15-30; (Star) (Majestic) Jersey City 22-27. Vernon, Frank ft LllUan: Provo, Utah, 20; Rock Toronto 22-27. WUllama, Mollle: (Gayety) Toronto 15-20; (Gay- Springs. Wy.. 21; Cheyenne 23 24; Greeley, Broadway Belles: Canton, O., 17: Akron 18-30; cty) Buifalo 22-27. (Elmplre) Cleveland 22-27. Cabaret Girls: Open week 15-30; (Lyceum) Co¬ lumbus, O., 22-27. Charming Widows: (Rtandanl) St. Louis 16-30; STOCK & REPERTOIRE (Englewood) Chicago 22-27. Academy Players: Haverhill, Miss.. Indef. Darlings of Paris: Holyoke, Mast.. 16-17; Spring- Alba Players: (Empire) Montreal. Can., indef. field 18-20; (Howard) Boston 22 27. Alcaaar Players: (Baker) Portland. Ore., Indef. Follies of Pleasure: (Majestic) Indianapolis 15- Alcatar Players: (Alcaaar) San Francisco. Indef. 20; open week 22-27; (Lyceum) Columbus, O., Anditorinm Players; Malden, Mass, indef. 29-May 4. Anditorinm Players; Manchester, N. H., Indef. Forty Thieves: ((Tsdillac) Detroit 13-30; (Gay- Andltonnm Stork Co.: Baltimore, M^, l^ef. ety) Chicago 23-27. Anstln. Mildred. Stork Co., No. 1: (Hawallaa French Frolics: (Lyceum) Colnmlms. 0., 16-30; Gardens) Loultvllle. Ky., indef. Wheeling. W. Va., 22-23; Canton, 0.. 24; Austin, Mildred, Stock Co., No. 2: (Broadway) Akron 26-27. Louisville, Ky., Indef. Gay Morning Glories: (Empire) Hoboken. N. J., Barnes, Jack, Musical Stock: (Loir) Terrs WalUra. Flo A OUle (Clnb) Joplin, Mo. 15-20; (Star) Brooklyn 22-27. Haute, Ind., indef. Winter ft Palmer (Lincoln) CWcago, Hi. Girls From Uappyland: (Savoy) Hamilton, Can., Bishop Players: (i'laybouse) Oakland, (Ml., In¬ Ward ft Raymond (Orpbenm) Madison, Wis. 15-20; (Cadillac) Detroit 22-27. def. Ward. Will J.. * Girl* (Shea) Toronto. Girls From Follies: (Rtar) Brooklyn 15-80; (Gay¬ Bonsfelle, Jessie, Stock Oo.: (Star) Bnffalo, N. Warren ft Conley (Orpbenm) Jackson^ Mich. ety) Brooklyn 22-27. T., Indef. Warren ft Templeton (Majestic) Ft. Worth, Tex. Girls From Joyland: (Trocadero) Philadelphia Brissar, Virginia, Co.: (Strand) Son Diego, Cal., Wktaon SlMera (Princeas) Montreal. 15-30; Sontb Bethlehem. Pa., 22; Easton 23; indef. Watson. Joseph K. (Orpheum) Waco, Tex. (Majestic) Wlkes-Barre 24-27. Broadway Players, Harry F. Bodle, mgr.; Dcm- Wtber. Chas. (Grand) Minneapolis. Orown-Up Babies; (Gayety) Philadelphia 15-20; ing. N. M.. indef. Waber Girls. Three (Orpheum) Los Angeles. (Majestic) Scranton, Pa.. 22-27. Bryant, Marguerite, Playera: Troy, N. Y., indef. Waems, Walter (Mary Anderson) lyoulaville. Hello, Girts: (Englewood) (Hilcago 16-30; (Em¬ Bunting, Emma, Co.: El Paso, Tex., Indef. welch. Mealey ft Montrose (Warwick) Brook- pire) Chicago 23-27. Carter, Monte. Musical (Mmedy Stock: (Gaiety) lyxi. Innocent Maids: (Victoria) Pittsbnrg 15-80; Mc¬ Seattla, Wash., Indef. West, John A. <0>lnmbla) St Ixmls, Mo. Keesport, Pa., 22; Johnstown 23; Altoona 24; Carter Dramatic Co., J. E. Carter, mgr.: Bay Weston. Three Misses (Hipp) Terre Haute, Inft Harrisburg 25: York 26; Reading 27. (Mty. Mich.. 15-:0. Weaton ft Wheeler (Keith) Philadelphia. Jolly Glrla: (Gayety) MUwankee 16-30; (Gay¬ Colonlil Musical Comedy Stock: (Colonial) To¬ Weston. WllUe (Majestic) Austin. Tex. ety) Minneapolis 22-27. ledo, O., indef. What Woman Can Do (Apollo) Janesville, Wla. Lady Bnccaneers: (Star) Toronto 16-30; (Savoy) Cormican Players: Bayonne, N. J.. indef. Wheeler ft Potter (Majeetlc) Cedar Rapida. la. Cornell-Price Players. W. E. ComaU, mgr.: Wheeler ft Moran (Orpheum) Ban Francisco. Wauseon. O., March 26, indef. White ft Haig (Keith) Philadelphia. Crescent Stock Co.: (Crescent) Brooklyn, In- Whitten. Mrs. Thomas (Keith) Philadelphia; def. (Keltb) Washington 22-27. Dailey. Tad. Stock Co.: (Orpkeom) lima, 0.. Whitfield ft Ireland (Orpheum) Kansas (Mty. tndeL WUhat Troupe rMllee) Detroit, Mich. Day, Ellsabetb. Players; Sharon, Pn.. Indef. Wilkins ft Wilkins (PanUges) Denver, Col. DeForest Players; (Home) Hutchinaon. Kan., tn- Williams. J. ft C. (Shea) Buffalo; (Shea) To¬ def. ✓ ronto 22-27. ^ DeVoss, Flora, Co., J. B. Rotnnur, mgr.: Laka Williams ft Wolfus (Majestic) San Antonio. Tex. Geneva. WIs., 15-20; Dslavaa 21-27. M ilson. Lew (Pantages) Victoria, Can. One Glrl'a Bx^rlenco, C. S. Prlmrooo. prop.: Denham Theater Slock Co.: (Denham) Denver, Wilson. Dot A Alma (Family) Lafayette, Ind- Wheeling, W. Va., 17-18: Bellaire, O-. 19; Col., indef. Wllson, Chas. (Erber) East St. Louis, lU. Zanesville 30; Clndnnatl 21-27. Desmond, Mae, Players: (Poll) Scrantoo, Pa., Wilson, Jack, ft Co. (Maryland) Baltimore. Ott, Bob, Mualcal Comedy: Bangor. lfe.« 8-SO; Indef. Wilton Sisters (Brandeis) Omaha, Neb. WatervUle 22-May 4. Dominion Playera; Winnipeg, Man., Can., Indef Woman Proposes (Miles) Detroit. Over the Top: Cincinnati 15-20. Dublnaky Bros.’ Stock Oa: SU Joaepb, Mo.. In¬ Wood, Melville & Phillips (National) New Tork. Pair of Petticoats, Tbe Shuberta, mgro.: New def. Woods Animals (Hipp.) Alton, Ill. York March IS. indef. Dwight, Albert. Players, J. 8. McLaugblln. Woodward, H. Guy, ft <3o. (Pantages) Calgary, Polly With a Past, David Beiaaco, mgr.: New mgr.; (Olympia O. U.) 8. 8., Plttaburg, Pa., Can. York, indef. indef. Wright ft Dietrich (Keith) Philadelphia; Parlor. Bedroom and Bath, A. B. Woods, mgr.: Emerson Players; Lawrence, Mass., Indef. (Bushwick) Brooklyn 22-27. New York Dec. 24, indef. Empire Stock Co.: Salem, Mtaa., indef. Wright ft Darla (Pantages) Spokane, Waah. Rainbow 'Girl. Klaw ft Briaager, mgrs.: New Empire Theater Stock Co.: Paterson, N. J., In¬ Wyatt’s Lads A I.as8le8 (Majestic) Cedar Rap¬ York April 1, Indef. def. id*. la. Revue of 1818> Coban ft Harris, mgrs. Boston Empreta Stock Co.: Tancouvar, B. O.. Can., in¬ Wvnn, Be»*le (Keith) Washington, D. C. 1-2(X def. Xylo Maids (Park) St. Louis. Mo. Riviera Girl. Klaw ft Erlanger, mgra.: Ohicago Flf*b Ava. Tbaater Stork Cb.: Brooklyn, N. T., Tates ft Reed (Orpheum) Portland, Ore. March 34, indef. indef. Young ft April (Temple) Hamilton, Can.; (Tem¬ Robinson Crusoe: Mason City, la., 17; Waterloo Galvin's, James A., Musical Stock: Camp Pikt, ple) Detroit 22-27. Yucatan (Pantages) San Francisco 22-27. 18; Odar Rapids 19; Clinton 20. little lUs'k, Ark., Indaf. Zara-Carmen Trio (Pantages) Ran Francisco 15- Robson, May; battle. Wash., 18-20. Gilmore, Paul, Players: Tampa, Fla., Indef. 20. Sanderson. Julia, ft Joseph Cawthom, in Rambler Uordlolcr Broift' Stock Co.: Ft. Dodga, la., In¬ ZaL Zama. The (King’s) Sanlt Bte. Marie, OnL, Rose, Chas. Frohmau, Inc., mgra.: Akron, O.. def. Can.; (Bljon) Onawa, Mich., 21-23. 17; Canton 18; Youngstown 19-20. Gordhiler Bros.* Stork Co., No, 2. (Hyds H. Zeno ft Mandel l Pantages) Calgary. Can, Seven Days’ Leave, Lawrence Anhalt, mgr.: New COLUMBIA CIRCUIT Gordluler. mgr.: Hot Springs, Ark., Indef. Ziegler Sister* ft Ky. Five (Orpheom) Des York, Jan. 17, indef. Goodhue Stock Ca: (Central Square) Lyna, Behman Show: (Columbia) Chicago 16-20; Des Moines. la. Seventeen, Stuart Walker, mgr.; New York Jan. Mata., Indef. Moines, la.. 21-26. Zig Zap Revue (Palace) Rockford, Hi. 23, indef. Grand Stock Co.: Tntaa. Ok., Indef. Best Show in Town; (Gayety) Washington 15- Zlska ft King (Orpheum) Winnli^g, Can.; (Or- 81ck-a-Bed, Klaw ft Erlanger, mgrs.: New Tork Hathaway Playera; Ilrocktoo. Masa., Indef. pbeum) Calgary 22-27. Feb. 25, indef. 20; (Gayety) PltUburg 22-27. Hawk, Earl, Stock Co.; Petersburg, Va.. Indef. Zuha ft Drels (Princess) San Antonio, Tex. Slnbad, Tbe Sbuberts, mgra.: New Tork Feb. Bon Toni; ((Corinthian) Rochester N. T. 15- Hawkins, Frank, Btoik Co.: (Bijou) Bay City. 14, indef. 20: Syracuse 22-24: Utica 25-27.' Mich., Indef. Skinner, Otis, (%as. Frohman, Inc., mgra.: As¬ Bostonians: (Star) Cleveland 15-20; (Empire) Hippodrome Stock Co.: (HIpp.) Oakland. Cal., toria. Ore., 17; Portland 18-20. Toledo 22-27. Indef. DRAMATIC & MUSICAL So Long, Letty, Cyril Ring, mgr.: Boaton April Bowerya: (Gayety) Montreal 16-20; (Empire) Hudson Theater Stock Co.: CMlon Bill. N. J., Adams. Maude, CIms. Frohman, Inc., mgr.: Du¬ 16, indef. Albany, N. T.. 22-27. Indef. buque, la., 17; LaCrosse, Wis., 16; Winoim, Some Little Girl, Anderaon ft Harris, mgrs.: Broadway Frolics: (Casino) Boston 15-20; Ilymcs iHoverly Playera: (Kenyon) Plttaburg, Minn., 19; Eau Claire, Wit., 20. Chicago March 26, indef. (Grand) Hartford, Conn., 22-27. indef. April, Ctias. Hopkins, mgr.: New Tork April 6, Squab Farm, Tbe ShubcrU, mgrs.: New Tork Burlesque Bevns; (Empire) Albany, N. T., 18- Hyperion Players; Ntw Haven, Conn., Indef. indef. March 13, indef. 20; (Gayety) Boston 22-27. Jewett, Henry, Playera; (Copley) Boaton, Indef. American Ace, The Sbuberta, mgra.: New Tork Stone, Fred, Charles Dlltlngbam, mgr.: Naw Burlesque Wonder Show: (Gayety) Boston 15-20; Keith Stork Co.; (Keltb) ITovldence, R. !-• April 2, indef. York Oct 16, indef. (Columbia) New Tork 2*2-27. indef. Anglin, Margaret: Chicago April 1, indef. Succesa, Liebler ft Co., Mgrs.: New Tork Jan. 28, Follies of the Day: (Gayety) St. Louts 15-20; King, Will, Musical Comedy Stock; (Saroy) San Arllas. George, in Hamilton, H. C. Judge, mgr.: indef. (SUr ft Garter) Chicago 22-27. Francisco, Indef. (Standard) New Tork 16-20; (Bronx) New Tailor-Made Man, 0;ban ft Batilt, mgra.: Naw Golden Crooks: (Palace) Baltimore 16-20; (Gay¬ Knickerbocker Playera: (Knlckarbocktr) PhlU- Tork 23-27. Tork Aug. 27, indef. ety) Waaldogtou 22-^. delpbla, Indaf.

II APRIL 20, 1918

Knlrk^r!»ocker PUyw, Ho^nJ Romaer, mgr.: I Lewla, Irrlng N., Chlrkec Choo MaMs: (Illlnola) [ Kopp * Harrliiftoii Southern Showa; Dalton, Oa., WLlHLiI'ALrt PI^TER^—Young man: Style K pre¬ (FJTi|ilri) Hyrartiae. N. T., indef. Ro<-k Ulaod, III., 14 20; lOrpbeom) CUaton, ferred: good Ubcaiy; popular and rlaaau;: asiwrl Krainer-Hraleted Playera. C. A. Bralated. mgr.t la.. 22 27. Kraiiae Greater Bbowa: HopkiaaTine Ky., 15-20; I “ "i,;. I*** ‘han |20 oooaldered. GLY lUd> Ilatarla N. Y., Indef. Loeb'a, Kam, Hip, Hip, Hooray Glrla: Tulaa, Loularille 22-27. ,GNP. Temple. Texaa. I Salle Stork Oo.: (Orpheum) Germantown, Ok., 1.5-20. Littlejohn I'nited Bbowa: Weat Point, Oa., 13-20. I'bllai'elphla. Pa., indef. LonI ASt Vernon MiiaiealMiiRlcal Comwly:Comedy: (Gem)(Oem) Little MrClellan Hhowa: Kansas City, Mo., 20- Singers I,-Vila, Jack. Playera: Cheater. Pa., Indef. lUs-k.lUx'k, Ark., indefImlef Metropolitan Bbowa, C. B. Barfleld, mgr.: Sbef- i -hI* Wm., Htoi'k Co.: Heleldere, Neh., until Lord A \ ernoo Koae City Htie k Co.: (Kempner) Oeld, Ala.. 1,5 20. At Liberty AdvartlHaiaata. 23 arerdi, free at charta. .Mar 15. Little Ro<'k. Ark., indef, ' Mighty Dorla Expo. Bbowa: Plttahiirg, Pa., 18-27. 1 -ilil Mltrbell. Stock Co.: (Wllaon Are.) Chi- Mack'a Mualral KeTlew: lAmerIran) Enid. Ok. Moaa Broa.' Bliowa: Paducah, Ky.. 1.5-2<). CHGBtlS GIKL—Would Uke rertew work or Joan ICO Inilef. ■ Minute Glrla: I.ym hburg, Va., 15 20. Northweatem Bbowa, F. U FUck. mgr.; Detroit, not Ifare town; »20.0« I !-(-g'an. I..eater, ITayera: New Betlford, Maaa.. Morton'a Kenturky Ilellea (Majentlc) r«»» World Expo.: Jersey City, N. J.. 20-27, AT LIBEBTY—Aaalstant for hypnotic acu Write Dinrr. Otis. Players: (OlUer) Lincoln. Neb., Tine 2^ WiniamaportWllllamaport 24;.4, lewlatownlewietown 25;-5, ML s<,r, Pnltedi'nited Showa:Bbowa: Scranton. Pa..Pa., 1515-20. 20. PACKWA. 2219 W. 47th SL, Chicago, lUlnota Indef. Lnlon _ „ ... Superior Shows: nereland. O.. 20-27. AT UBtJCTY—Plaiuaiicn Four; quarut; aU awU>- o t.i-r I’lajers: rPalace) Motlne. III., Indef. i Torrena' Detroit Special Bbowa. Wm. J. Tor- IsU; do parts; salary your Umlt CLACD EASON, G'.iTcr Mayers, Harry J. Wallace, mgr.: Co¬ JacksM 19; Tolrto, O., 2.; Worcester, Maas., Indef. ' EXPERIE.NCED MEDICINE TEAM—COmedy mu- Prln‘'(«s Playera; Dea Moines. la.. Indef. UNITED AMERICAN SHOWS eketches: put on acts; exempt tram lUdAna Playera, Ediward H. RoMna, mgr.; HISCELLAREOtlS UNITEDWnilCU HlfICnIwHIVAMERICAN anuiff«SHOWS reTaWe. TlfE JAtUMANS. 4bil .North illpyal Alexandraj Toronto, Can., April 8, m wv . j Opening PHILADELPinA. PA, APRIL 13. B Bl 87th SL. Omaha. Nebraska._ Adams, James, Floating Theater: Crittenden, and Allegheny Aes Our own light Pianf Mnnw FEMALH IMPERSONATOB—Asstount to man- Milton Co.' (Brert) Ft Worth Tex.. Tmebs and NEVADA FRFJ; AfTSf Kuwa. 35E\TLLB OK .<;«H«uer. CedL Stock Co.t (Grand O. H.) Brook¬ Aril., 15-20. rARNTVAE-Grbanoa, O., 15-20. ham. .Via.. 15-20. a fvniTI/\hI A I n/\IT*n?e rxai r5 w^rdt, fry ef etiaria. S, imirca’s, Jas., Band; (Wyandotte Htel) Kan- CGflH-KllBV SROWS *” ®’ Miaagar.,' sis ClfT Mo Judef vBIlW nWBj dHUnk booking Shows. Conesa- , BOY—Age. id; 5 fL. 2; sing sofwano; female Im- Victor’s Band. John F. Victor, dir.: Lynchburg. PwAde f» Season of 1818. Addram BOX petaonator; little experience, but wHUng; etate all; V* 15 ID * • •• 43f^ MlIiuNU. Tfuntnw. . __ _ _ ^ ___ _ will send photo. MELTON H. RATBUR-N, Gen. DeL. ATI IDUDTV uporte. Indiana_ . ' xi'X* ' **^*** ****’•• ®**”***’ Campbell, H. W., United Showa; Arkansas City. tK I I . I Ib r. Im I ¥ DV^^IRE I’OtimoN wilIi vautievilie crk. I’a.. 15 20. VICTOR D. LEVITT II uk s Jatiland Girls, Billy Lrmont, mgr.: (MysticI Coehocton, O, 1.5 20. Jo.ljr Folly Maids, Millard Twlgg. mgr.: (Orand) . Manslllon. O.. 14 20. Pnt the American Kiie....'. t. ’ *1' .. .n . . W Greet Worthem Shows. Fred Beckmann, mgr.: AtXVtMrURHra* PHNIST-Sings mmao aoprano: a a ww a a V* o * Belles: (Princess) Youngs- Everett Wash 15-20; Anacortea 22-27. **: hmnetle: wLOim steadv poMlIcn hotel or l TLmm Awaeasa I UeasswaaArsI mw« larntMe^’A'lt'*’®' P ... 1 J 11 If la Grater Detroit ’Bhows: Detroit. Mich., indef. C.. I am aster, Alger. Bevne: (Btar) Joplin. Mo., in Shows: C. B. tV>meU. mgr.: Wilbur- lli!J!>"t 13*th. •f*'New Tort City._K- 1 UCHtriCft 1 llOSpitSHT Oil I.-..- n . o J .n, . e.- I Ion. Ok., 15-20. at UBERTT—nanfu. with yeais' rxprrlmcw to Iss’ A I””•*^**“* Hodgsnn’i Wm. A.. Greater Bbowa: North vaudeville oecheMra; any orchestra work onnsildeivid. '**’ ■**^‘*- IMatte Neb ivai; Kearney 22 27. M.4RIE RODERKTK. care tWale Manual Training Your Salary List Hosa NaHer Shows: Aillan. e O.. 1^27. N.wmal. PlUaburd. Kansas_ Every maiisgir .ehnuM fml rwquoslhle fre the treatment and rare rd mcmt'crs si i-las. ptann player; read at roinp4n.v who fall ill while in hU employ. l.rnnedy. Con T.. Bliows: Kan Antonio, Tex.. 15- sight: transpose and fake; double se^l paits; must WE will (ake care of tkrm frve of rhsrge. WANTED, MEDICINE PEOPLE ^ have ticket; beat reference. MAT LaROT, Raoiliea- hut T04: will feel belter if you have the right ler. Wymi’ng and Itanre (Vumllans, Ptann |"sjr«es. Kkrtoh to send 'hem to us. Trim N.wetly Man AdrtrnwAddress hy letterle«Jer WMAITKWHAITM I TW* CmHK tlinwe bo.'klng Rbowa end (VKNCTRT I’LIVIRT -iNghl rrwluur. manieit; wish You obtalo that right by placing us on 18 Iki IMtiAbaiI tU.. Iliiffaln. New I'le*-.,T.w*'., | ' wR

the week of May 20tb. The committee is arrang¬ FILMS REJECTED ing to have the film released simnltaneonsly by SUNDAY PICTURE BILL all exchanges thruout the countiy, beginning By the Kansas Stata Board of Review April 28. Every exhibitor tbmout the United States will be given an opportunity to run this Kansas City, Kan., April 13.—Ths Kansas film and every exhibitor will gladly take ad¬ Stats Board of Review’s report for the wee* SEEMS A DEAD ISSUE vantage of the opportunity to help in this noble ending April 4 shows ths following rsjsctlons: purpose. My Husband’s Wife and The Woman and tbs Law (Fox Film Corporation), Tbs Honas of GRIFFITH’S NEXT Silencs (Laaky), with Wallacs Reid: Tbs Risky New York M. P. Men See Measure Sidetracked Road (Universal Film Company), with Dorothy Women and the War ie the tentative title PbiUips. in Senate-Had Been Passed by Assembly- selected for iDarid W. Grlffitb'a next picture, which is already in the making In California, STRAND’S FOURTH ANNIVERSARY New Legislation Governing Motion and Griffith’s presence on the West Coast is all that is required to complete It. The cast being New York, April 13.—Harold Edel baa been Picture Machine Operators need in this production is practically the tame busying bimsalf all week with plans for the as that which took part in Hearts of the World. fourth anniversary cslebratlon of his boats, the Some of the scenes vrlU inclnde film Mr. Griffith Strand, which occurs next week. Albany, N. T., April 12.—After the Senate showing that the applicant has eerred aa an took while abroad. Code* ^nunlttee had fiTorably reperted the assistant for not less than six months. Per¬ CAPITAL FILM CO. Soaday FUm BIU, whereby picture theaters mits mast be obtained from the license an- MOVIE DIRECTOR ENLISTS would open or remain closed on that day, at the tborlty to act as such assistant and the aosist- Almost Ready To Produce Option of commanities, Senator Thompson, on ant may not himself t^rate a machine. Any Olendgle, Cal., April IS.—Harry MaePbereon, Indianapolis, Ind., April 13.—Tbs first definite Wednesday, made a motion to bar# the measure one who has operated a machine for less director for the Diando Film Corporation and announcement coming from tbs Capital Film moTed from the Kcneral orders calendar to third than six months may present his own affidavit. well known to the Southern California film Company, newly organized under the laws of reading and final passage. Senator Eton B. The licensing anthority may reqnire corrolmw- colony, baa enlisted In the aviation corps. He Indiana, Incorporated in ths Hoosisr Stats, en¬ Browrn, BepnbUcan leader, blocked his plans by tion of the affidavits. haa been ordered to report for duty on the At- tirely financed by Iloosier capital, gives ths in- ob)ectla( to the advancement of the bill, which formation that It la establishing branch offices holds it fast In general orders, and there la in twenty-five leading cities in ths United States, little likelihood that any action will be taken \ and. in addition. It will havs mors than thirty and that measure la dead, as this la the closing subofflee* In this country. Offirea alto nrs sstaN week of the present session of the legislature. Ilshed or are being established in Canada. This action. It la reported, meets with the .Vccording to the announcement, ths product of approval of Governor Whitman, who preferred t(iree stiidioa In ths East will be distri'jnted by not to shoulder the responsibility of approving the company. Rut the main studio and labora¬ or vetoing the qaestion of Sunday motion pic¬ tories will be sltnated in Indlanapolils. Ike ture performances. Sclilank Is president and general manager. Assemblyman Welsh's companion bill, which Mr. Scblank said: “We believe that ths day previonsly had passed in the Assembly, went of the short picture la at band. Wa ahall pro¬ to the Senate Codes Committee, where It now duce, therefore, one-reel, two-reel and three-real remains. subjects.” Senator Thompson and Assemblyman Welsh have both put in mnch work in behalf of THE NEW REGENT tholt bllla, bending every effort to have them favorably considered by the two legislative Opened at Bay City—Northeastern branches. Michigan’s Most Beautiful Pic- Motion picture men of the State are greatly tura Houaa disappointed over the final outcome of their weeks of tireless labor. They had secured ap¬ Bay City. Mich., April 12.—The New Begent. proval of the Sunday option measure from Bay City's handsome picture palace, was for¬ many civic and p<^itical bodies, noteworthy mally oiiened last Saturday night. Of beantlful among them being the New York State Con¬ construction thruout and tboroly modem, it it all ference of Mayors. that the up-to-date theater should be. Tha New In ths Assembly it had met with success, and, Regent is Fred B. Williams’ Idea. He came to with the favorable report of the Senate Codes Bay City about two years a:;o aa manager of Committee supporting it, at least a safe ma¬ the Bijou, one of the Butterfield Clrrctt of thea¬ jority of votes In its favor was connted on. ters. Later the management of this obain of houses thought to send Mr. Williams elsewhere, The Asaemhiy on Tuesday passed Assembly- but Mr. Williams bad taken a great liking to man Edward J. Ylynn's bill requiring applies- Bay City and was not of a mind to leave. So Scene la The Biw xg tlw l-axy "T.’* Trtan^c pmiba-ttoo. tloot for motion picture operators’ Ucenaes to be be Interested local capital in the construction of accompanied by an affidavit of a licensed operator a new picture theater, and ths New Regent is ESSANAY COMPANY j lantic Coast next week. Mr. Macl’licraen is a the result- ■ '' native of Clinton. Mass., and entered the motion Tbe theater la equipped with a unit orchestra, AUGUSTUS BALFOUR Has Attachmsnt Notice Served on picture field at an electrical consUucUx for augmented by a nine-piece ladles’ orchestra, Chaplin Balboa, eventually becoming a director. under ths direction of Eleanor Louise Bebworer. In Serious Condition—Refused To Sub* of the Boston Orchestra. mit to Operation New York, April 13.—Deputy Sheriff Murray 11 MEMBERS IN THE SERVICE this week left an attachment notice gt the of¬ CALL FOR INDUSTRIAL FILMS fices of the First National Exhibitors’ Circuit, New York, April 13.—The doctors have pro¬ Benjamin Pietiopaoll, assistant to Cameraman which is to apply on future payments by that nounced Augustus Balfour's condition hopeless Antonio Gandio, of the Yorke-Metio Co., left Considering motion pictures an effective means concern to Charlie Chaplin, the screen comedian, and be is to be sent to the Rosary Hill Home, Los Angeles April 6 for a camp on Lake Ontario of acquainting Chinese with American business Hawthorne, N. Y. He baa been a patient at under his elght-pletnre contract with the First to Join the Photographic Division of the Signal •■ondttlons, the American commercial attache at National. The attachment ie sought in the Bellevue Hospital for some time, but baa stead¬ Corps. PietropaoH was scheduled to leave Ix>s reking, China, is desirous of securing motion Essanay Film Manufacturing Company’s $000,000 Angeles March MD~with a number of other re- fastly refused to undergo an operation for tnmor. pictures illustrating Industrial and commercial breach of contract suit against Chaplin, and cni”s fur Camp Lewis, and bad said good-by to life in tbla country for ezbibitton over there. Mr. Balfour has served as director and actor is issued pending the trial of the suit a>i of his associates, only to reappear several Arrangements have been made whereby fllme can for Bxet of the big picture companies since the days later with the information that hit trip to be sent without charge from the Bureau of birth of ths induatry. GREENE PARK THEATER OPENS Camp Lewis had been called off and that he hud Foreign and IVimestIc Commerce to the office of been instructed to report to be ready to Join the the commercial attache In Peking. Orrespond- CLEOPATRA GETS O. K. Seattle, April 13.—The Victory Theater, the Photographic Division of the Signal Corps, in ac¬ ence should be directed to the Commercisl At¬ first movie showsbop to open in Greene Park, cordance with orders, rscelved by kls Draft tache Division, Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Chicago, April 13.—Cleopatra, the Theda Bara the two-miUion-dodar amusement zone adjoin¬ Hoard from Washington. Commerce, Washington, D. C. film, suppression of which led to slander suits ing the American Lake (Camp I canton¬ PietropaoH is the eleventh member of the aggregating {125,000, brought by the Fox Film ment, was formallly opened last Saturday even¬ Yorke-Metro Company to enter some branch of MOORE STILL BUILDING Company and Miss Bara, was put In good stand¬ ing by the Cassiday & McKee Amusement Com¬ military service since the United States entered ing Wednesday when MaJ. Fnnkhouser, acting the war. pany. The theater baa a seating rapacity of Washington. D. C., April 13.—Tom Moore, upon the suggestion of the Corx>oration Counsel’s 1,800, and the cost is given as $50,000. This president and director-generul of the Moore Thea¬ office, issued a “white” or general permit for same company has another bouse under ron- R. 0. CROPPER ters Corporation, operating Moore’s Strand, Gar¬ its showing. Fnukbouser's action automatically structlon there, which will he completed within den and Plata theaters In this city, announces pot an end to the slander anlts, which were a short time. Appointed Western Manager for Ster* that bit company will erect another picture theu- dropped by stlpnlatlon. ling Pictures Corp. ter, to be knonu as Moo'e's .Vrcadll, at Elevent't RED CROSS FILM FREE and F streets, Northwest. It will have a acating R. C. Cropper Las Jnst arranged with Arthur FAY TINCHER capacity of something less than 1,000. The Bpirit of the Red Cross, a two-reel pic¬ F. Beck, president of the Sterling Pictures Cor- The Rliitu, soother Moore theater, which is Signs With World Pictures ture, approximately 1,700 feet, it to be dis¬ IMration, to have charge of the first branch of¬ D<*w under construction, will be one of the most tributed to exhibitors free of all charges, ex¬ fice opened by Mr. Beck. leautiful in the East, and this house, together Pay Tlncher last week affixed her slguature cept expressage both ways. The picture U be¬ These offices are at 230 South State street, with the Aresdts, Strand, Garden and Plazs. to a World Pictures <'ontra<’t, and will be seen ing exploited by the Publicity Committee of the Chicago, III. will make the Moore corporation one of the in a series of comedies. She is now on her way Ameri<-aD Red Cross* second War Fund drive, or¬ For the present year offices located in New forenxHit exhibiting companies In the country- to California and will begin work immediately ganized for the purposing of raising $1kn Francisco ire all that The Rialto will have a seating capacity of 2,000 upen her arrival there. for war relief work. Tbit work Is to begin in {the Sterling Pictures Ojrporatlon intend to open.''I <>a the main floor sl»ne.

T APRIL 20,1018

of tbe theater. He baa also inatalled a new stage set so that added beaotj may be giren to all tbe plcturea, and a new electric sign. He hints at manj other Improrements to be made in tbe near fntnre. The Billboard wanta you to feel that thia page in your page, that thru it you can reach one another—your fellow exhibitora—for the interchange of Manager Jamea Carrier, of the Avon Theater, ideaa and buainesa experience. The Billboard wanta you to make it interesting Decatur, III., will leave with tbe neat draft for to one another, to make it reliable and beneficial to yourselves. tbe national army. Carrier went to Deoatar To this end The Billboard will appr'Mlate any matter which would be in- from Peoria two yeara ago and baa made a name tereeting to your fellow exhibitors as well aa to motion picture producers. for hlmaelf among tbe movie fana of the city. Experiences with picture plays, the names of poor plays which have lost you money, titles of plays which have pleased your patrons, or of photoplays Women of Omaha, Neb., have manifested their which were supposedly good and clean in the making, but without drawing or contemptuona disapproval of Cleopatra. William pleasing powers. Fox’s photoplay, and tbetr positive condemnation This is exceedingly interesting to all exhibitors and producers. It enables of Theda Bara's interpretation of the Egyptian them to understand what style of screen plays are most in demand by the pub¬ ■ineen. This echos the public sentiment and of¬ lic—an essential feature for the exhibitor and producer. The Billboard is not fers the best argument for clean pictures. dependent upon the few advertisers in the motion picture producing world for its revenue: its list of advertisers and its field of activity are more than CLEOPATRA twenty-five times greater than that of all the so-called motion picture trade journals; its subscription list is greater than that of all the motion picture trade Journals combined. Tainted Films Not Appreciated in New It is your logical medium for the interchange of ideae—^or information' York—Luxurious Exhibition Does end instruction. Its opinions are unfettered by anything the motion picture- Not Appeal to the Academy producers, the band of State-right agents, film buyers, film representatives of Music Clientele or speculators may say. No journals in the motion picture industry dare aseume this independence Facts refute press agent publicity, and tbe —their very existence depends upon subservience to their masters. woful lack of patsonage at tbe Academy of Mu¬ Address communications to MOVING PICTURE EDITOR, The Billboard, sic, New York, where tbe spectacle, Cleopatra, New York. la presented, demonstrates that salacious stories on tbe screen have met tbeir Waterloo! The public—the Invincible arbiter and censor—has “Movie" Isn't slang, and doesn't have to undergoing extensive renovating and redecorat¬ shown its repugnance at this braxen display. be written in quotation marks any longer. It ing. In tbe belief of Mr. Boblnaon occaalonal 'Tis said that women's bands have rewritten the has gotten into the dictionary at last aa a houaecleanings are all to tbe good and tend to pages of history—beginning eons and eons ago— regular word. enliven tbe Interest of patrons, giving them and today emancipated women have set their something to expect. seal of disapproval on screen plays whose only The new Codman Shjnare Theater In Codman appeal la to tbe sensualist and de<-a(fent. Square, Dorchester, Mass., is rapidly nearing Ur. and Mrs. Will Stewart, of Algona, la., Tbe argument proffered by proda'-ers that such completion, and the opening date will be an- are branching out as exhibitors, having Just pictures aa Cleopatra are replicas of tbe world's Donneed this week. The maoageaient of the house will be la the bands of Harry E. Jones. Tbe policy of tbe theater will be vaudeville and ipotloa pictures, with two performances each day. HONOR ROLL

The regular season of tbe Majestic Theater, Of M. P. Exchange* and Diatributora Who Ara Abaorbing th* Fiftaan' Bieton. dosed April 13. and tbe bonse wlU Cant Footage Tax she* featnre pictures fi>r the summer. If vnu are aheorbing the fifteen-cent foot-i^ tax instead of j^aasing it on t Manager Fred B. Williams and tbe oIBcers the exhibitor send \our>our name to THE BILLBOARD and it wUl be publishe< of the Bay City iMlch.) Theater Company gave each week without charge. s special levitation and free matinee for the The following names of exchangee. State-rights companies and producers ladles St the besntlfnl new Regent Theater Fri¬ day. April 5. This was termed Ladles' lnw>ec- are now on our Roll of Honor: tion l>ay snd uas given to provide an oppor¬ MUTUAL. FILM CORPORATION, tunity far the women of the city to view the THE TRIANGLE DISTRIBUTING CORPORATION, B. a. April. *18. new palace of amusemeet. A special program HOFF.MAN-FOUR SQUARE. of entarttlnment was furnished. The doors opened at 13:30 p.m., and tbe performance GENERAL FILM CO. started at one o'clock. That the Invitation OM.LHA FILM EXCHANGE (State Rights). was generally accepted goes without saying. K-E-S-E. ART DRAMAS. Fire in the projecting roe.m of the Liberty STANDARD FILM CORPORATION. Theater. Seattle, shortly after tbe bouse opened U. S. EXHIBITORS' BOOKING CORPORAnON. Sunday. April 7. destroyed several hundred feet JAXON FILM CORPORA-nON. of BIm, and seriously burned the right band WHOLESOME FILMS CORPORATION. of the operator, Oe«>rge Kaluske. The big $S5,- GLOBE FEATURE FILM CORPORATION. 00(1 organ's music and the coolbeaded nahera MASTERPIECE FILM ATTRACTIONS. flopped a panic and got tbe people back Into QUEEN FEATURE SERVICE. their seata before any one was Injured. KING-BEE FILMS CORPORATION.

The CdoBlal Theater. SeatUe. Installed a tlO.OOO pbotopUyer last week. Harold Elck- maan la mentioned aa tbe new organist there. pnrebased two pictnre theaters In Eagle Grove, historical figures may be true, but such eharac- la. They own the rrinccss In Algona. ters teach nothing—why exploit tbe EVILS of Fred Craig, operator at the ralace Hipp. the world? Thrster, Seattle, won the February prixe of¬ Citizens of -New London, Conn., protested so The Billboard, reviewing this photopl.vy in its fered by a film company in a contest for vigomnsly sgainst tbe showing of Wm. Fox's issue of October 27, 1917, covers the subject con¬ “Better Service From Operators.'' Craig was cretely in the Isst paragraph: screen plsy. Cleopatra, that the spectacle la employed by Eugene Levy at the old Grand "The Fox Film Company has evidently spent barred by popular protest from the whole State Theater for a nnmber of yeara. an inordinate amount of money in producing what of Connectlrnt. Is np to the present time tbe I'RIZE SMUT Jule apd J. J. Allen, pioneers In tbe Canadian FILM.” Manager Cbarlea H. Ryan, of tbe Garfield nwtloo picture field, snd now executive beads And in this issue we Ish to add that in the Theater, Chicago, never falls to convey a mes¬ of tbe Allen Theater Enterprises, have pnr- Intervening months nothing worse has taken the sage of optimism on bis weekly programs. Last chiscd the Beaver Theater, West Toronto, Can., place of this undraped serpent of the N le. Wit¬ week's message was especially interesting, and thus f.irglng another link in tbe chain of bouaes nessing a performance on Thursday afternoon. la reprinted herewith: ".V tonic to brace np they control tbruont the T'omlOlon. The .\Ilcn .\pril 11. at the .Veademy of M-.is;,-. a r v.e-.ver the wives and aweetbearta back home for tbeir Theater, Toronto, their newest honse, la one of of The Rillboard waa more Impressed by the rows work here and the spirit with which to do the most beantiful in all Canada. of empty seats BETTER LIGHT that work cheerfully and well is abso¬ tbe 8,-reen plsy. : come lutely esseuttal now and then. Ton can't to see this wit Surely The motion picture exposition to be held In write cbeerfu! letters If you will not get away for the small admission charged a feast of bean- ■ttjnnctlon with the convention of the Motion from your own nnbappiness. Yon can't do war ty, barbaric splendor and Oriental extravagance • ■’'lure Exhibitors' I.eaguc la Boston. July work, which to be done well mutt be done waa offered in return. Listening to the giggling 13 to •.■0. will be located la Mechanics’ Bulld¬ cheerfully and eagerly, if you can’t got outside remarks of those present the answt-T came—the og. snd will be under the Jidnt direction of of your own grief. There’s a world of differ- the Nalloual .Issoclatloo of the Motion I'lcture -Vmcrlcaa public will not accept such ex]s>sitlons ruce between tbe gaycty of those who put a seriously. Industry and the Motion IMcfun* Exhibitors' brave face on tbeir anxiety and that of selfish leszuf of .tmerica. Besides these tw-o organl- From t!ie Rronx to the Bowery the public pre¬ Indifference.’’ fers to wash its dirty linen in the privacy of its i»io Aas,M-lated Motion licliin- .\dver- own houses. Fourteenth street and the mixed '•"Ts and the Soelety of Motion rietnre En¬ Moving Picture Machine Operators, Local No. popnlatloa thereabouts respect their women and gineers will also convene. Tlie large exhibition ItW. rinelnnatl. last week elected the following children, and courageously sIk>w tliclr cend.-miia- hall In Mis'lianles’ Knlldlng will be devotisl to olfleers: President, Charles Ring; drat vice- tlon of the vulgar, licentious Egyptian b.v re¬ UNIVCRtAL CLCCTRIO BCNERATOR MT. Coo exhibits showing the growth of the Industry. president, Ct|arb-s Rassell; second vice-president, maining away from the theater. The aetn^sa pact and Dapendable. Easily Porlabls, t K. W.. (* ar In the small hall will be two motioo picture llfi-volt. smooth currant, filekeriraa li^t. 4-<^nd«r Gtsu-ge Rayw'a>d: financial secretary. Harry w:ho attempts a portrayal of thia famous eour- thraters showing tbe latest mwhanical Im- 4-cycla Mr Xbow Ughtlng and iCovlng Pteturs tezan lacks the sinuous suppleness of Egypt's Machlna. Ask for BuUMln No. M. [imge meats. S<-hwartz: secretary, Henry Lacy; treasurer, Wllllain TiHirton: businesa agent. Edward queen, and falls an immeasurable distance from BNIVERSAL MOTOR CO. Otkkesk. Wii Klnwh; alternate businesa agent, Edward KIrtcA; a visualliatlon of the subtle, exotie siren. Her sergeant-at-arnis, Russell Phaff; trustee (three- draperies consist of a veil and beaded breast QAI F On account of being In tkafl. plates, and In tbe earlier scenes even the solemn year term), Edward Hanlon. a reaaoDiMs piicw Rctdy If IntetvsteiL KEY- Sphinx opened one eye for a peek, then rlosed STONH ITLM SEBVICU «(M Pwm ATtmue. Pit*.* It qniekly In disgust. burg, Paiuuylvanla ■Mansger Clay K. Brehm, of Keith’s Strand THEDA BAR.^ falls to express spiritually or Theater, liayton. O., has been at work Improv¬ FOR SALE, on account ct death cf owner. Moving artistically the soul of the woman who, re¬ rictUTs nieatre. ttwin ot 33.000; .seating •-apsi.-ity, 343 Robinson, of the Grsnd rheater, ing what Is already the besti motion picture generated by an overwhelming love for Marc tsro Machines. Msrtr's 6 snd -- y. N. D., reopentul bis house last theater In that city. For tbe convantenre of Antony, refused to live after the death of her ti-aUy no ctmpstlUisi. FVw further ln/>irtnatlao onl- was cloaed for a brief period while tbs patrons In the nightly box-o(Bc* msbef, be dresa M.O>.\UER GEM THEATRE. Hannibal. Mot lover. Only thosa who have ca-h need reply. choice, who also reforms. Well, Mr. Exhibitor, toTahle oharaptor ImagrlnaM^, aniT only thp rtpft a very ymsl story for—well, for most any class ('IvTprnpM* of tho Hcowirlo writer and ilircvtor once in a while—nnd yam should run this reel, coaid havo produced a character of this kind. FILMS REVIEWED provided you can yet it at its actual value, The Htory coaccma a little llrl who had never which should be about ten per cent of what acen her father and whoae mother died, leaving they will ask yon, for it contains the most clever her to the nien-y of the world without a dollar. the departure of Seward. Once in the fever- THE PURPLE LILY attempt to advertise somethiny that has yet infested i-ountry Jealousy tortures his dreams, Her ladylike manners and food l>reeatruns .'flow to yet going, the first two reels developed fidelity is rewarded by a real certjmony, and dollar or never allows a moment's time to slip how much prettier a theater New York has, and iiotbing, unless It was to parade Htatnes-overy of the heir of one There was no heart-interest and nothing par¬ proscenium l.ke the Strand, and. after running nice discrimination pervade the entire film, itet'ston. a rich man, wisise danahter married ticularly attractive in this very conventional it If you should be so persuaded, you will won¬ COMME.NT ayalnst Ms wishes and was turned from home screen iday, nor did the fate of the hero and der why you did so, and perhaps wish you had MR. EXHIBITOR, this JCVENILB IXIVB by him. They, both dyins, left a child, who heroine win the Interest of the spectators—tlielr not. Further comment unnecessary. troubles failed to arouse sympathy. Aside from ROMANCE will APPEAL to the YOUNG PEO¬ would rightfully bt*come the heir of the Beeston some exceedingly fine long shots of the North PLE in your community. Its iirterest-compelliny millions. Aiiiony the books of the youna man story, cleanly presented, will briny them back THE TIGER MAN Woods country, the falling snow and a pack of movina In there is a Ulble, and in the Bible a for more of this same brand. yelping, hungry wolves adding realism to this (Artcraft—FIVE REELS'! record of a marriaae ani)er, crosses lier wxiven William S. Hart's latest screen play. cripple, who falls In love with the youna airl. lation accorded a screen story the quicker it The Tiger Man. The story, which has a logical and they are about to be married when the dls path and a marriage results. Once in New York hypnotizes an audience. It is first Impresslona denouement, treats of the lonellnesa and desola¬ covery la made of the foryery. The atrl 1« the nnscmpulons husband uses the beautiful that affect—and they must be unusual to con¬ about to be thrown out as an impostor, Imt woman ns a lure to carry on Ms gambling vince the skeptical. Too many scenario writers tion of the Mojave Desert in the early fifties, Beeuton is so in love with the little a'rl that schemes. I.ater she brings about the downfall of late lose time with the inconsequential and when lawlessness and vice were prevalent in he will not halt the annonno'ment of the en- of a young surveyor, James Caldwell, by stesllng inane, using the maximum of footage to the the mining section. Bnt the plcturesijue sur¬ aaaement. Of course the llttlo alrl is in love his plans and selling thenr to the opposItloW minimum of interest. In the very first scene of roundings fade Into Insignificance beside the Rut when her unscrupulous husband runs away The Girl From Beyond oocnrs a situation—really rugged. lovestarved ontlaw, the arid desert of with the poor youna man, the owner of the with the proceeds of their treachery she realizes a shadowgraph seen thru a thin Japanese screen whose heart was parched and hot. Early bereft books at the boardlna house. He, however, has that all of her triumphs bad turned to fallurea. in a womans’ boudoir—that is remarkably thrill¬ of home Influences, brutalized by circumstances, evadcKl her because he bad heard his jsirents Beeklug a refuge she returns to the Uttle cabin ing, and bas a contingent bearing on the im- he reaches manhood’s estate with hand tnmed say that the name of "Beeston” was one to he in the North country. tihunned. as they had robbed him of everythiny. An automobile accident Injures the lame yrand- COMMENT son. In the climax the arandson dies, and the Kitty Gordon's r^ntatlon will help somewhat FILL THIS OUT AND MAIL TODAY youny man. who piswes the real heir to the to pnt this picture over. The smow-covered Beeston millions, marries the poor little ylrl. MOUNTAIN SSCENES were EXCEBOrNGLY COMMENT BEAtiTirUL; CAMERA work amazingly RE.AL- T'nnsnally clesin. wholesome, attractive. WII.I. rsme. Exhlbltora In sections not .having a AMERICAN EXHIBITORS’ ASSOCIATION I P.CTISKY any audience. Bihlbltors know the select clientele might find it profitable to rnn value of this FILM' .ST.kU as a honsetUler. this film If the price Is made low. National Headquarters, 407 Indiana Trust Bldg., Indianapolis, Ind. Those bookiny this niAI make NO MISTAKE. If excessive price Is not demanded. Gentlemen—Please forward Membership Card for period of, THE MARRIAGE LIE Enclosed find $... RULER OF THE ROAD (Bluebird—FIVE-REEL.) In payment for Check here (Pathe-FIVE-REEL.) A supreme struggle to combat the eleaafital passiens of man—an ideally charming romagee, National duos one month, Frank Keenan, in the role of Simeon Tetlow, with virtue triumphant in the end—is the basic Injei'ts his robust personality into this tense, foundation of this very consistent screen story. National dues three months. interestholding narrative of railroad men and It la a slnaple expedient In producing clean, un- i-onditions. Hard as flint, he rules his employees offendlag films that wUl find a ready market National dues six months. with an iron will, yet never asks a man to work among exhibitors evarywhere. Its presentation as many hours as he, the preaidont, does each will arouse S desire for clean pictures, and this National dues one year. and every day. Tomlinson, trusted engineer, (enditios la sincerely desired. It is a pleasure Credit us with donation to Special I>egislative Fund $, kept at his post over hours, is overt'ome with to record this latest Bluebird release is of the sleep while on duty. A wreck occurs, tho no prcstige-crsatlBC type that will bring new pa¬ lives are lost. The president discharges the old trons to the motion picture theaters. With a man; a atrlke Is about to result, but is prevented gripping continuity the scenes portray Parlous by Tetlow, who succeeds in turning the men episodes in an orphan’s life. The whims of fate Theater against their old <.omrade. This embittera the weaving its web bring Eileen Orton and Douglas latter, and when impnveriahed and desperate be Seward togetlier. She baa dropped from affluence breaks Into the rich man's home and curses him to dire poverty; despair and the ebbing tide are for bit injustice. From that moment a change beckoning, bnt Sewurd appears, treats her kindly State comes over the railnsiil inaguate. Ho suffers a and makes a proposition—nut an altogether im- MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE ORDER "NATIONAL TREASURER A. E. nervous (-ollapse, his faithful secretary la railed, poselble one. She is is itose as his wife in order Mall to American Exhibitors’ Association, IndiauapoUi, ladiana. opposition road tries to wreck the Htillwater In to satisfy bis employer that as a married man he a gigantic stock deal, bnt the bulldog tenacity is competent to handle a big contracting Job in and aggressive nature of Tetlow gives him the S«>iith Amerii-a. Bhe Is to occupy an apartment strength to rioe from a sick bed, appear at the and receive half his pay. These ronditions ap¬ cipera, also.«t the dirvetors* meeting, defeating pear satisfactory on the surface, but deep in bit portant events thrnout the story. Excitement against every man and every man'a hand against his enemies. Mealizlag the worth of the old heart the young man Is fighting his own battles; leaps to fever neat as amazement follows sur¬ him. “But when the supreme test came that engineer, lie surreptitiously aids Tomlinson by Eileen anffers mental anguish at the aloofness prise in the development of this plctoreaquely shat out hope everlasting, bnt guaranteed peace giving him a liome. l,Ater the difference be¬ of her pseudo-husband. Finally she is introdu<-ed absorbing narrative, treating of the betrayal of to the only creature for whom hit calloused tween the two men is adjusted by the sweetness to Terence Graver, the wealthy and degenerate trusting innot'enoe and nemesis that pursued tha heart deeply yearned, this regenerated "Tiger of Tomlinson's granddaughter, and the engineer employer, wbo, attracted by the guileless Inno- despoiler, of the expiation of sin—and regenera¬ Man” made his decision quickly, unflinclilngly, is reinstated In bia farmer position. Mr. Keenan i-ence and beauty of the aupposed wife, hastens tion of an embittered nature thru a great awak¬ and never tamed back. He gave np his freeilom and Frank Bheridan carried the burden of the ening. Oil well derricks form a striking sil¬ so that the woman be loved might work out the story, and earh iKirtrayal caught and held at houette against a lurid sky, and a torrential aalvation of others in the little adob«- church on tentbm. The swiftly moving scenes carried con¬ rainstorm adds realism to the desolation of the the Mexican border. As her sweet, clear vulre, viction, and continuity never lapsed. It is from surroundings synchronized with the Western at¬ singing a hymn of reverence, cleft the silence the human ap|>eal aide of thia story that this mosphere of the story. It Is from the vlewpoiat of his lonely ceil the nobility of an awakened REALLY FINE screen drama will attract. Tlio of human interest that this cinema drama will manhood illnmined his fac-e with a rapture of larking in love latereat, the rugged rhararterlza- chiefly attract. Alfred Whitman portrayed con¬ divine exaltation. Hart bas never accomplished tlon and brilliant analysis of a nature that was vincingly the internal conflict wronght In the anything finer—he attracts even while he rejs-ls— not all calloused furnishes agreeable entertain breast of a man grievously wronged. and the big pulsestlrring production brii-tlea ment. It It a clean picture, and that alone Is COMMENT with action and red-blomled .\uiericanisui. suffleb-nt to recommend it. Many scenes adMitly A screen play that MERITS ATTE.NTION. Can COMMENTS run anywhere with PROFIT to EXHIBITOR. handleti by a capable director, especially the W. B. Hart’s lateit pictures are syni*nyiiious Just enough GINGER in It to make It TASTY, "opera night'' and directors' meeting. \ M» "f of success—always dependable, with a punch but not nasty. effective lighting arrangement displayed fnot- that grips and ATTRACTS ALL UIASSBS. Mr, stepiT In the snow, seen thru the darknes-* of Exhibitor appreciates such values. As a box- night office attraction Hart’s pictures REI’EAT aa CONQUERED HEARTS COMMENT faithfully aa bis UNERRING SIX-BH(S)TER.' A WiiUTH WHILE picture. CLEAN nil (The Ivan Film Prodnetions, Inc.) ENTERTAINING. Eaiteclally ATTRACTIVE for theaters liaving railroad empluyoet' patronage. They are springing a new one on us, exhibitors, RICH MAN, POOR MAN Will please any audience. and it is a clever one, too, under the caption of Conquered Hearts. Marguerite Marsh, a very (Famous Mayers—FIVE REELS) pretty Uttle actress and a very accomplished THE BUSY INN one, too, is the shining luminary in an uldtime When one witnesses a motion pti^iire so full John Thnmpson-on-hand scenario. It is a very of sweetness, so cleverly constructed, so well nii-e little play, beginning with a girl in the acted aa Marguerite ‘Clark's latest pisitoplay. underworld, who, aa a sort of pastime, stabs Rich Man, Poor Man, he wonders why there are This unplensantly sordid story of Riissisii her drunken father, marries the coming leader of not more plays of this character anil less of middIn life has no plsoa on the screen. It the Tenth Ward—thus giving opportunity to the repulsive. isdnts no moral and in Its stnidit, Idunderlna show a saloon, the usual bartender and hangers- Rich Man, Poor Man, as presentcil by Miss way does not please the eye or tlie senses. It on. witli the usual dance ball, gunplay and all Clark, is one of the cleanest, most interesting does not entertain or i-onvlnce, rather aroosi-e tliat other excitable stuff—bnt thru It ail the and most entertaining picture plays ever shown laiigliter ill scetieM Intended as serious. The girl rises onward and upward, so that the thread on the ac-reen. The story Itsi-If Is Is-iiutlfiil. Busy Inn dem-rves Its titlis for the insny cus of the story is toward a higher purpose; the There la a human heart interest from start to toniers do not come there atone to drink, bnt usual oldtime artist whose money and licentions finish. No excessive eiontlon, but the range of with a more sinister piiriKme. The wife of the Formerly knonn as Alfred Votburgb, wbo is now actions are analogous. Thru it all the lova of feelii^ la broad enough to please and satisfy. greedy, bandit-proprtetoi' Is a disgusting ebsr being featurud in Vltagraph iiroducUcDa. the pretty girl continueii and ends in her first The ^llaln, unlike In other plays, is the must acter. Little Anna is the onlypure bit of st-

ft muRphere •moof tD« raterle of doU. naattentlve WHO KILLED WALtON inaDnlkini. Wliat little eeberenry there U to SPECIAL PRINTED the atory la aot worth the telling. One only (Triangle—5-BEEL) f(>ela a repacnance for thU aort of mandlin rntiTtalnment. which aerres no other pnrpoee ROLL TICKETS than to coarsen hnmao nature. COMMENT Five Thousand ,-••••$ 1.25 The domtnatlnf note, one reprebenelbly Tolsar. I Ten Thousand - 2 - - 2.50 Will not pleaae area ordlnarr Intelllcence. Fifteen Thousand • • X * 3.75 Twenty-five Thousand' • • 5.50 THE SCARLET DROP Fifty Thousand *--••• 7.50 (rnlTeranl-nVE UELg) One Hundred Thousand - - 10.00 Thia la a atorr of the Clrtl War. MolUe Ma- THE BIG TICKET AT THE SMALL PRICE >lone, a Tery aweet-faced yonng girl, who leemR Tour own Special Ticket, any printing, any colcra, aourataly numbered, destined to become prominent In the ecreen errry roll guarantecil. Coupon Tlckela for Prlxe Drawlna*. J.OOO. IB. SO. lYnmpt Ahlpineola. Canh with order. Get the lamplee. Pend diagram for „,rid—whoae eeery action will charm and pleane RnetTed Peat Coupon Tlcketi. PUie how many »cti dealred. serial op dated. an andlence—ta featured aa the atar. narry Ptork Tlt-kets, S.ftOO to 23.000, ISc per 1,000; 50.000, 10c; 100.000, 9c. Carey aa the hero Is nnnsnaly good. HIr work U deserrlng of the highest praise. The etorjr Is a clean one of nndying lore and derotlon. It actual Io<-at!oiu of this tragic erent; those taken euspenne anatalned there la not mneh derlatloa will please both yonng and old. cn the old Constitution were realistic and were OOMMETSTS from thin etereotyped claaa of plcturea. All the Aimed by permission of the United States Got- Appidprlate and worthy to be Ohown In any Incidents hare senred before, bat the yoathfnl emment. The episode la based on Edward theater. Story wholeaome, PATRIOTTO, almple portrayal of Charles Bay iDrests the plctare ETcrett Hale’s The Man Wltbont a Country. and plain. Can be run In any aectlon. baa a with a charm all Us own. Coupled with the If any criticism Is to be made npon the repre¬ gripping TTEART INTEEBOT and abonld draw magic lore of the West—the great sweep of ont- sentation of any character It would be that the well. doora—a romantic atmoepbere ia introdneed by face of P. iB. Soammon does not fully typify the sympathetic girl at the Bar X Baach, the strength of character which attempted to who changed the enrrent of the exile’s career. THE TRAP be. shown of Thomas Jefferson. THE SON OF DEMOCRACY After a aerere teat at hroncho-roplng and atren- (World Picture—^TIVE REEL. Starring;Alice COMBIENT aoaa tibyalcal training the tenderfoot prores hla Brady.) V Should be shown In avery motion pictnre house Tslor by knocking ont tiie aggressire foreman (Paramount—Ten TWO-REEL Dramas) thmout the conntry. It la historically correct, and larlng the monthly payroll from thiering The elnalre charm—the dreamyenigmatic teaches and aronses the spirit of PATRIOTISM, Mexicans. Contlnalty is a laudable feature Featuring Benjamin Cuapln in the character smile of Alice Brady la In Itself an attraction abows the constancy ef tme lore knd emphasises of the story, Uio nothing exceptional la shown of Abraham Lincoln, these stirring screen stories worth going miles to see, for thia beautiful lu¬ In an emphatic manner the curse of disloyalty by the photoplay. A pleasing exception to the possess edueational Talne, treating as they do minary of the screen has a snpcrflnlty of the to one's country. Parents tbonld be eo- usual—“In hla anna soulfully kissing"—fade- of the most Important Incidents In the life* of qualities that apell success. In her latest photo¬ the great emancipator. These renisrfcuble pic¬ play, The Trap, emotional and comedy scenes tures hare an Instantaneous appeal to children, Mend with deft touches that add realism to the who are able to witness the tales enlled from rather conrentloosl atory. A cast of unusual their school books, and actnally see their be- excellence dominates each scene, and It la • loTed hero free the black man from the shackles pleasure to record the capable work of Cnrtls of slarery. The Arst part of the series presents Cooksey and Cranford Kent, who know bow to Lincoln In hit early yonth, when ns a rWer boat¬ wear CTenlng clothes without being e.*or 'loos of man he combined work with an ineatiable desire the fact. for knowledge, pouring over what hoiks be could Alice Brady possesses nndoubted ability, looks obtain, even begging oM newspapers, in order to and yont’j. £hs la capable of doing stronger perfect his tai'cation. In this intimate manner work than permitted by this ordinary little af¬ is visualized the trials and tribulations, Oashes fair. The ostensible pnrpoee of the prodneere of humor, tears and thrills of the early lays of of our martyred President. All those liitrnsely seems to tie a desire to trade on the commer¬ dramatic Incidents, adventures and epochmaking cial Tuloe of this young star’s reputation. But historical events And expression, and the great¬ wiy Bot a GENUINE scenario of DEPTH and ness of a noble heart lives again upon the I*OWER that would glee greater latitude to her screen. Llstronle abilityT George Arebinband upheld the COMMENT continuity by his able direction, and aereral SPLENDID PICTUBIZA'nON, with patriotic exterior scenea wera beautifully pbotograpbed appeal. LINCOLN'S LIFE summarized as a hy Pbllllp Uatkln. powerful INSPIRATION. EVERT BOY AND COMMENT GIRL IN AMERICA SHOULD SEE THIS EX¬ A PAIRLT PLEABINO plctnrt. carefully pro- TRAORDINARY PnOTODRAM.\. Alice Brady ATTBACTIVB and VEB- HATH-E. SOCIAL HYPOCRITES MY OWN UNITED STATES (Metro—FIVE-REEL. Released April 7)

(The I'rohman Amusement Corporation—FIVE Of a high-class type, dealing with Engliah REELS.) country life, realistically presenting certain phases of bridgeplaying society women, who have After vlewlnf this most patriotic, pleasing more leisure than conscience to dispose of. May and edacatloDal photoplay, on# can only ask Allison, a newcomer to the screen, is the fea¬ why there ara not more of the same kind, for tured player. She brings youth and beauty to surely there la mneh meed for them. This play Scans in The Trap. World Plctuna Co. producUoo, starring Alice Brady. the role of I.«onore Fielding. Handicapped by treats of the Aaron Burr and Hamilton episode, the lack of opportunity for strong acting, she, and the credit for Its masterly construction and nevertheless, gives Indication of possessing nn- couraged to send their eblTdren to see this great away shows the bashfni young lovers acknowl- Its fnccefnl, patriotic sentiment expressed on usual talent. There Is nothing particularly historical and EDUC.KTIONAL photoplay. GOOD eeed, with an engaging charm Quaint, oId-fashione

with the prlTlIego of holOtni; It* fuinl* ami puT-I AN INFAMOUS ORATION Ing out only «» the pletures are relea*erll I*, dewrve* more tli n producing buBlnen* entirely, to act a* the neutral ! i>aa*iiig .•oiiel.l.'rat.oii. 'TTie meeting wa* publL OF EXHIBITORS IS LAUNCHED vehicle between the produ.-er and the e^hib^tor. an.l the piibli. hIh.uI.I kn.iw that the remark Mr. .'<.fley made at thi* conferen.-e, adTo.-atlng The Idea of producing or bidding ugalii*t the co-operative laioking on a democratic baala, by prtHlii.-er* f.»r the aervlce* of gr.'at atiir'. wa* de- whl.-h he ea*t a r**l1ectlou on the father ol noiinced a* unaafe. de*tructlve and uii*..un.l. .\II demoi*ra.’> .‘aontd la- attrlhuted to the lu.lualry. Plan Circuit To Be Represented by Local Units, .1 1. 1 ... j 1 ... 1- I N‘.-au“e Mr. Seele.r I* neither an exhibitor nor that the .entrul iHaly will do U entertain the ^ ami I* not In the motion picture bu* l>e*t poaalble proprwlHon for the N'*t ph turea ^ |„|t u at the preaent time a proneder. Each To Control Its Own Funds — Sydney from producer*, a.-t a* agent Iwtiveen imidu.-er pure and almple. lie admitted that he wa* re- and exhibitor, and *erve the b«‘st lntere*t« of | cenlly "b-t out." Cohen Chairman of Committee Appoint¬ btoi’k-Jobbing *.heme* will t'oiulng at a time when the world I* fighting couraged, and everr exhibitor la aaked to prevent agalnat aut.wra. y an.l for demo.'racy, and at a anything of the kind. coiiferen-e whl.-h pr..po*.-|Hi*e* to •..^•n.l on promotion, au.l of uniting the various unit*units at once into a per- The Exhibitors' Booking Circuit aiH>ur.'ntIy I*I admlttcl that the M) |ter cent of the monev Bxbibltora, representing nnlt* that have been manent organization, here to stay. But It mutt be run on the level which tli.-y *tatcd to exblbltora was b*-lng bel' forming thrnout the country, having 1,987 play- An offer was made by a corporation completely and be a great, big, democratic movement in Ip 11*'' *^"1. »V**i*'^V**^.i ing days in nine distinct units, were in attend- outside of the industry to complete the plan for control of exhibitors and not of a few Individuals to^ thelr*^Tn,lhTduar*ch«*k *aml "that *rhe ■nee. the exhibitors on a pen-entage basis, allowing who want to control trade journals, film bookings ciuarauty Trust ''umpany bad asked them to The Associated Theaters of Oilcago, the Thea- “““ organize Into a separate i-orporation, 1 and what not. remove their account ftiun their hank. hecsu«e exhibitors were Imiulrlng whether they had a ter Owners’ Booking Association, the Inter- ■——___ ~ trust agreement to bold this money In es.'ru.v. Mountain Exhibitors' Association and the Aasmi tsaaaaaaaaaaaatf------Certainly the industry was not eartlarti( iilarlyularly talletlcalled to a review of The lllsky Koad. one of the iiioKt 4 I of Mr. Seeley, an<1 the public should know, and repreheaslble screen pictures ever put out under any title or name, nic :i it khould be emphasized that no man within the national body and assist other units In organ I repreheaslble screen pictures ever put out under J indu-try made t'.ieu. iilng to the end that a general national booking I -'loving.Moving Picture World, carrjingcarrying the advertisementsadvertlseme of this .xliowiiig, was ♦ I Mr. Seeley made the remark, and passed on circuit will be completed with a very siiort 4 either <'om|ielledcom|ielled to publish a praiseworthy revtreview or lose the buslncs-. ♦ I to other remarks before the oonferen.-e wa> time. 4 It did not lose the business. Herewitli we publish the reviews side by side, t I aware of the gravity of the eltuatioo. 1’ the one a fact and the other a fake. But then the reviewer for the Semi- ♦ cn-ated quite a stir, and several persons led The committee desires that all exhibitors who I "“* ***^. Other a fake. But then th< ♦ j the room at on.-e. Many were asking ea.-h are interested shall write to their nearest or- 4 Hou**'House Organ Trade Journal, of course, was writingwr under orders. .Vii 4 otlier whether they had undemtood him right ganSratlon at once in order to gain the advantage ♦ exhibitor running tliLs film will find a certain element overjoyed, and 4 and a meeting was called later to detcrmln' of Immediate affiliation. 4 tl'eythey will come every day for a time to his theater,the for to sm*h extent 4 whether each Individual had heard the remark. _ _ ... , ... I has vice'lee a hold upon certain minds. But even tthen a surfeit of films of ♦ correctly. Naturally It was Imposatble to b*- The commit^ asks exhibitors not to join any 4 nature would sicken the most foul nUnd. 1 ♦ Here that the general manager of the co-oj>era this nature would sicken the most foul mind. Tlie Blllboanl states no-v ♦ tlve. and propiised demoi-ratlr mtvemenl. wh'. 'i "u in 4 and again empliaticallyeinpliatically that this Is not a picture for the decent mind, for was to bring together exhibitor and exhll Itor, Niw*^ork c'tT but tn f r" '"i t "women antiaiul children, and will not inureInure to the benefit,h to the reiaitatlon, t at a time when the sons of .tnieri' a were lu.vlng ♦ down their lives for the cair>e of Demo-everv- Innocent In order that ^ ter would receive on the outside, that trade The mt^ ing brouglU out many facts that wil t he may profit byI, thetj, prodmdlonproduction of such pictures.plrtu .Vn exhibitor need 4 joumals should state clearly that n. man In the ^ very helpf.U In furthering this movement. It I expectexpeet nonA lax censor laws so long as this cla.ssclass of, productlon.s Is folstzNl industry bad made the remark, I it that the I remark was made by an outsider and promoter. :: iilKtn the publk\public. If tlieretl.ere be an exhibitor wh,who does not feci that his j Several exhibitors became so indlguaot when t Wi 1an estab ish^ fact, •^e exhlb tors who sense of honor has been iasultedInsulted by a decepUvedeceptive review such as this, who i I thinking the matter over that the lislignatino meeting could not Imagine bow he could have that ft r?m!in tl ‘ f e hTh ”” do^ not feel d«wndown inIn hishls heart tliatUiat the systems,^em is wrong, and who d not know In his own mind tliat no rellaia e ca not know in his own mind tliat no reliaiM e can be plaAied upon these man said: "How can these fe'.lows do th- The plan of the United Picture Tlieaters Cor- <> quasi-scnil-|>anipeiingquasi-scnil-|>aniperlng House Organ Trade JourJournals, then The Billboard things they have and are doing in the Industry poratlon, which Is being put forward by Mr. " ha.s judged him vahily, and itsIts course-course. itsIts endeavorende to foster a motion and get away wrlth it? Someone tbould have Ochs. Seelye, Blumentbal and others, received picture industry devoteddevot^ to dean, wholesome picturespi has been In vain. A broken a chair over hls head." careful attention, but for many reasons did not ,, X Must the industry be burdened with such XI things, and is It neceaeary for us to assoi'late appeal to the convention, particularly because it o f /A/Al/' fAM T'T'f TO A MTA 'nJU'l X a propoaitlon of thla character with the bet (-ontemplates the same old story—borrowing from <► L/Vlv/Jx Lrix 1 Alld AlvL/ 1 lTl!/i LOOK ON THIS AND THEN ON THAT XI terment and uplift of thla bnihiess? the box office—as under the advance deposit sys- *' Tl It la time that men who make r marks dls tem. Mr. Seelye turned to 5Ir. Pettljohn during ** Billboard Review: j Moving PicturePl< World: TI paraging the beat traditions of oiir country the disenssion and asked him whether their plan THE RISKY ROAD THTHE RISKY ROAD I should be put In the place where they belong T! The motion picture Industry wants nothing to was co-operative and whether the exhibitors <> —TTvy wt-t-tox I do with them—or their associates. tVe have would own the proposition. Mr. Pettljohn an- «- (L(Universal—FIVE nlversal—FIVE KEELS) Fnl-ersal Off Unlveraal Offering Featurea Dorothy Philllpa I bad all the Infamous remarks we can atami. swexed that "under the plan exhibitors would The road to the “risque’’-risque’’ would be a more and WilliamWllllai Stowell In Fervid Love Story. T It doea w-em strange that anyone would tr> own ninety per cent of the stock, but as the di- ^ ^ appropriate title to this film tale which has T I to apologize -for the fact that Mr Ochs is Reviewed by Robert C. McElravy. rectors were in control It would be very easy for ,, no place in a theater catering to women and Jteviewe 7 president of the United Plemre Theatres of a few to do just as they wished in anv matter.” <> children. .Xdmittedly a c-ostlycostly production—production This nnmber,nnmb adapted by Ida May Park 1 America by saying that “he Is not i>erfect. V.. le ___- .. Tvifhwith splendid effei'ts, exquisite costumes and from aA tale 1by Katherine L, Robbins, has s T neither was George 'Vasbington perfei t, as it In other words. If the officers In control were to '» „ __ i,-a.. from . , versatile actors, but the logic of the atorystory fgjjvery (nmkfrank wsex Interest. The sitostions take T I le rnmored that Washington was a terrible skirt get a half million dollars In their hands they is not convincingronvln^'lng nor satisfying. ItsItf moraliDom gn melodrmelodramatic tinge toward the cloae. 7 chaser.’* could buy one or two pictures at a price which conception is entirely contrary to accepted . anlta of 7' Wltbont considering the unpatriotic remark would exhaust the funds If they saw fit. A sjie- standardsf*tandRrns of dwdecency. enoy. ^ Any girlgirl—not not a weakweak- 1“ «P**®. of. *»>«wavc# «**>« v-ah■ *f‘'‘** wi*kiss ebsrseter of 7 I of Mr. Beeley general manager of tlie Unlle.1 .•lal committee was asked to Investlvate the . ling—knows that she can not accept lavish **'* “** ** ^/*** ” ?*'*fiw* 7 Picture Theatrea of America. In public at the ciai committee was asked to investigate the gifts of jewels,Jewels, gowns and an expensively *^111 IwW *»>« Inicrest of those who like the 7 Hotel Astor conference, April 9, In order to plans and financial arrangements of the United ♦ furnish-dfurnished apartment from a man acquaintacquaint- e«)Ucerotic type oof stories. 7 giye an Insight here are a few ramnrk* from Picture Theaters, and as a result the following ♦ ancesnee and not pay the price. (.Vltruism(Altruism is not Dorothy PIPhillips plays with her nausl skill, ♦ the dlsrn'slon of their plan: facts were admitted by the officers: au jirodic*iiroduc*luc* of the gay metropolis.) WinedMrM ined and giving a sensense of reality to even the more 4 Mr. Seeley—'Ve can pay Chaplin a mlPlon " dined sumptuously by a NewSevSfw YorkYorR banker,bsnkeT. melodramaticmeindeantaH, situations. Her part In this t4 dollars more than any other producer and give I irst, that stock had been sold to exhibitors at < > g],*she resorts^sorts to tlie same old scratchs. ratch and fight ,. _• . -i.i -k. _i.„—1.„ T4 him to exhlhltors for less. $'J50 per share, It being stated that ninety per ' ’ battle in defense of her honor, plaintively *»[* *'*^'“r* ** *'***'***j stenographer in the city who ^♦ Mr. Rembusch—.\re not the present sslari— • ent of this money was being placed in a trust questioning the cruelty of fate. The melo- ****““ Oe*" *^*f make only s meager exist- 4 high enough without adding another million fund with the Guaranty Trust Company of .New dramatic climax of "send“send for the ffi'n^teri’minister** cncCs She la befr.ended by a proaperoua 7 for the exhibitora to pay In silarlesf Tlie ^ ^ ^ ^ excites asAS much ridicule as the precedingprecedinit young brokerDroke named Melvin Kingston, who 4 Paramount Company la J.aylng big salaries, but yotk City. episodes. Numerous bedroom scenes with later takes her out to a cabaret and pro- 4 their distribution cost la eery k.w. How can mcond. that exhibitors who bought sto< k had '' their flamboyantfiamboyant silken draperies and Been- ceeda to breakbrei the monotony of her life. W;i- 4 yon be sn.T more efficient than a company thn* tious appeal, voluptuous kisses and display lism Stowell plays the role of Kingston very 4 baa l«*en in business for years* ,h. T„,„ CO- of animalism tend to convey an indelli;ate a?rsiwell, considering that It Is rather a thankless 4 Mr. Seeley This is not the fifth largest I'l pany, asking w hether such a trust fund existed. ,, p.,agephase of life Wliichwhich should not be dished opup one for a h Hls advances to the girl 4 dnstry; this' is only a piker’s game, a bar.- mil Tlilrd, that the Guaranty Trust Companv had " ^or public uiqinival. The present craze of saved f 4 Hon a week. I am only doing this to erect a . j ^ , I ... . aLz ... .. o satin draped bednx>m sets and the unde fisul control, etc., etc. asked the t-ompany to witlulraw its uccouti's o vice-breeding stories, whose exterm oat.onnation apartments for the girl, tho she continues 4 1 Mr. Cohen let me say that this Indiiatrv Is from the trust company. <• would proveProve »a lasting ^nefltbenefit to the thwtertheater¬ to repulse himh after she learns the nature o very lurg«* ami ImiMirtant ami aa far as uionu- * ,, goer,goer. is a consummation earnestly desired. of his intentIntentions. It becomes a question of o menta ara concerned they are for tha dead. Fourth, that it is now admitted that the ,, Dorothy Phillips playsplaya the uosophisUcatedunsophisticated stronger the stronger will, he being opposed to mir- " (Coatlnned on paga ®1) money is not now in a trust fund with any bank o girl who*’*"• loveslo*^'** luxury. rlave and a It is a sad < ommentary that an actress of I |'***® *•*'* •*** demanding It. Her r-ountry „.o». ,„u „ .. reputation should lend her service to the ex¬ loveri". appears.rJ... on the si-ene and misjudges spent to promote the proposition, and that it ploitation of a theme of such a pemiclona na- her; later ehrhe believes Kingston already mar- ;; ST. LOUIS CALCIUM UGHT CO. would cost 82()0,()00 ts i-ompletc the fdun. j'* tiire. To become associated with photoplays riful,ri€*d, and tiethere is the still further compllca- CSTABU8HCD liri. . . I I ’ of this type only stigmatizes the name of sa (ionCon of a divorcedlv( suit brought hy his brother’s < >! CAliTIUM Lionr furnished In tanka for Staraigitlr* The foregoing was all bought out in open .. calling whoseWhose dignity should be maintained.msinulaed, wife. But IIn the end Kingston’s better na¬ meeting. Every exhibitor can see for i :msc ;f|<> COMMENT ture asserts <« and Moving Pictoiw Marhinta Ordera to any part ture asserts itself and be decides to ask tlie < I United Statra fl1le»i prmnrtly. Calrluai Burners, Rub- how the land lays. The wise exhibitor will KNOW what to say _,,igirl to marry him. TlliS HITUATIONH IN her Tubing. fNmdenalng lenses. IJme Pmclla Oalrtin ... j. , , r’ when solicited to book this film. It is photo- ,,.vi In direct contravention to the I nited plan is ,. p,,,,ol!l« j,,,, which fumlshfLml.hV’F^ CENSOR- THI8I“L" “VJHAVE BEEN GIVEN ACCF.I’TABLKi ,, Colora. Roll Tlrkrta fur aale. Sll Elw St., t. Laiila. Ms. plays of this nature which furnish CEN80R .fki/'ATMtevTi avii 'tiiz'ms* m vrx-niiv.i that of the Affiliated Circuits. Each unit will I" 8HU* advoi'stesadvo<'Stes their strongest argument. TUEAralB.N ** NOTHING tl/AMXFPk ONCE -Muring I*l.-inre ftpev be allowed to hold its own funds lo Ino-sneh aUnda Must help put up gnd taka down c-ollectlvtly, anreo. No one can, under this plan, ,, ® ’’ 4 tent. lUalo knraat salary. Addntg DU. K J. AT make deals that are not perfectly fair and in the ♦♦♦♦♦♦ ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ KINS, Muravla, Iona APRIL 20, 1918 Ttie Billboard 61 CALL-AII People HoMini Contracts With This Convanf Tahe Notieo and Report at Beloit, Wis., Apil 20, Ready for ilpeaing--CALL WALKER & ECKHART’S COMBINED SHOWS H. H. WALKER, Manager OPENS APRIL 27—BELOIT, WISCONSIN K(x'Kr>»Kl'. with 60.«>0 rnli.m^ th«i to Uu Iron fiKl (Vnwr Ooantrr. W« tur* 14 w««la «f I rnindroBM Rldcrt wanted, both nwle wd female (ChrUt Maul, write). WA>T few more Wortlnoum, aL«> Ueli. Kmlr* altve w A>n^ a few ninre Miowa. Oood (ifMeiLof for 10 oe St tn-l and Athletle Khow. 0> I on rerrle Wheel «ul Merrr-Oo-Raund. WANT Man to make fl|)Oiiln«s and take rharfe at Drome. W.\NT l>an ».,-.«mt .< < u.arteHi.Uiwml want M<«iknr .Speedway. WUl Iwlld nr finance any ehow at meeU. WANT CON-1 ren for Cabaret, alao Floor Manner for same (MonCel. wire at onie). CAN' USE fow mure Taikerx a., and wUl pta

COOKE INSISTS THAT "THE BOOKS WILL SHOW" 8RARD OPPORTIRin FOR A SNOWMAH yon, or come into your olHce. etc., etc. (CoDtlnue-d from page 0) WAN i‘r.j>—I’arty wtih S& Ono caah capital for hi* amuaement propoalUnn at RUVKSli BEATR. the real Mr. Parker—The bringing into New York of (XINEY IHUAND know that the Item abould not be FJU.tkUF’ and Helper. Permanent position in the Northwest. Address I s'onld make a man of you, as I have other —and DotMaly could an.wer him. The flrat year film exchange managers and salesmen. tbit Cooke «aa the bnalnma monagrr be ad¬ _DONALDSON LITHO. COMPANY, Newport, Ky. Mr. Sieeley—When I am thru with one job I mitted the memberablp dwindled fifty per cent, •l.wB.vs get a bigger one. When I sold Ingersoll hut that after Muuntfopl came bark "the money Watches I went to a bigger job; and that’s the legau to juat pour Id." (ooke emphatically way 1 am g>lng thru life. I now am going into ■JeDled that bli borrowing efforta just before be WANTED, FERRIS WHEEL AND CONCESSION HELP greater achievements. (Interruptions by Mr. reigned bad been conducted with the rlew of Two Halpera f(r £11 Wheel, ono white and one cedored. coutcrlencw unneoeaBery, muat be aoher and wUhn* Kembas<-h)—1 agree with you now that YOU rwakeni Mate eaurrioice and aalary cnpacted. MIST JOIN AP811. M or 31 WIU turn orer FMi Pond to rettiug rnuugh money Into the treaaury to pay have a BIG JOB. fuud worker; alao IMclS lIKon khaU T Prank Fogarty for the amount due him. At¬ Show, SUodrrwM and VaudertUa. WA>Rr Talkcra and (anraaman for Speedway and Pit Show, Working Mon torney Myers asked Cooke; "la It not a fact for £U Pertla Wheel and Paikar (3any-Ue-AU. l'\hlowlnt ChoceaMona open; RoU Down. Hoop-La. Spot, Pap¬ that you came Into the club, took money and in. (lolhaa Pina, NtweUy Gallery, Uamhurter. Befwhmwua. Knife Rack and Fholo Gallery Addreaa B. & B. EMPLOYEES fire your I. O. C. for sameF’ Cooke r^Ued; C. A. McMAHON, Manmille. Kaaaaa. "The books will ahow." P. A—POB SAIJS—Two large, healthy liana, one broke for untamrahle eel. Addrees DOC HALL. Tendered Smoking Concert by Show- Adjourned until Frtdny neit. men’e League of New York BROADWAY AND BYWAYS DELMAR SHOWS WANTS New York, April 15.—A large and enthnstastlc (Coatlnued from page 5) Good niuMim Show and Ten-ln-One or Slz-ln-On«. for aeaaon. CAN PLACB juat a few more Oanceaalooa. gathering of showmen and their friends assem Feather FTowera. Pull Hla Whiakera. Puat Card. Hoop-La. NtwelUes. Candlee and FVulta. Route: Port Necfaea. bled last night at the clnbmoms of tbe Show¬ Poatera of the riiious Alllew In the lobby of Tesaa. April 15-lt. ItU; Ptwt Arthur, IVna. April 'Jl-n, 1918; Oran^ Tnaa, Agrll 28-May 3, 1318. AU the men's League to participate In tbe festivities the B. F. Keith Pnlace Theater are attmctlng alxwe are MUp building 1 Minns and oil reOrerlea. Iha largeat payroll towna In tba Sute of Taxaa. attending the smoking concert complimentary much atlcotlon from tbe passerby. DELMAR SHOWS. to tbe Bamum A Bailey Circus employees. .All voted tbe event an nnqnaliOed ancress. Taadertlle nrtleta ran help tbe Guremmeot by Harry Ilomlinl got out of a sick bed to M- cutting out some of their eiceas baggage when there to Inform the committee that everything trarellng. There Is no need for them to take n in connection with next Snnday's Hospital Benefit fnmlabed flat on tbo road with them, figuratlrely WANTED FOR COLE SHOW CO. at tbe Hippodrome was progressing In a won apeiklag. CalUopa Player. 815.ry a week, boairl and tramportatlon. FOB SIDE SHOW: Jfaglr. Punch or Knee Figure, derful manner and tbe performance wonld be a Midway Daiuwr. MuMcal Act. Saat Men. Lady or Gent PtiTormar. Eddie Dare. Dick Keno. Dare Darden, credit to any organization. The sale of ticket- The Brong IntematloMl Eipoaltlaa Is now wire me. HOWARD DAMON. Haaagar. Raato: HatSeid. Ark., April It; Waldrea. Ark.. 20; Sllaaai Syriafa. was opened at nine o'clock this morning, and billed modestly with bangers as tbe New Tork Ark.. 22; AadarM. Mn. 2K reservations are being made in numbers that Expualtlon. Not* tbe change la title. Indicate that the Hippodrome will be packe«l to overflowing. The Smoking Concert opened at 9:30 witb an Tbe opera season at tbe Metropolitan la Just overtnre by Lynn Brnno. Among tbe speakers about orer for this season. Harry Lander la WANTED FOR TWO-CAR SHOW were George H. Hamilton, Harry R. Raver, A. •ipected to nil that bouse to capacity on bla Good Ml around, uaaful Petferman. riWer thoae doubling ennetrt; Midway Ikancer. Side Show Manager who A, Dowera, Joseph G. Femrt. Harry C. Wilbur. opealag night there. raa do Punch and Magic; Band Leader ant) MuMclan. or would hlra amall cianplete Band; Boaa CanraMneu. Harry E. Tudor. Charles D. Willard. Sydney i.cghi Man. Agent. BlUpaekera Good ahow. WUl open about May 8 near Philadelphia. Pa Addrraa Wire, W. R. Insbaw and Clyde Ingalls. Those Loula J. Berk, famous aa the press agent wbo ERNEST LATIMERE. aara Aakarataa-Oalylay Prlatiag Ca. Kaaaaa CRy. Mlwaarl. wbo entertained were Tbe Zancigs, Leo Stein. c-owned Frank O. Bostock. the animal king, la Prof. Underwood, Mickey Graves. Dr. -L. M. seen on Broadway quite frequently of late. Be Hombnrger, ex-president Society of MagIcUns; la tbe man wbo In ^rea credit for patting Bos¬ William J. Hiniar, F. M. Stone, with riherlock tock on Tbe New York Herald's pedestal of SLEEPING CARS FOR SALE_ Holmes, his mtndreadlng dog, and Raymond. world notables. One TS-fL PuUnML two atatarocoia balanoa bertha; aual plalfaraia. wide reaUbula Can eaaiiy be oourerted Edward F. Hayee proved himself a caterer that iwiQ a eraaMnatkai car. Straight aa an arrow. ITioa 81.100 oaah for quirk aaJa In 8L Loula One Oom- measured fnlly np to tbe ideals of showmen. Mnallon Sleapar. Dinar. Bagnge Chr. T8 feat long. obawTadon mmI. Meal platfoma. targe ceiler. Prica fSOO George Thornton la tbe name of that dlmtau- cMh for quick aalai Chr in Ohla ftkh ran b«re C-wheal Pullman trurfca aleal tired wtveala. good emdJUbn tlTe actor wbo plays tbe dnnkey so well In Bin- for faat pMBenger aMrire. J. W. HARFSTRITC. Cenirwpella Hatel. Kaaaaa City. Hlaaawrt bad. THURSTON OPENS MUSEUM

A. D. V. Storey, preoa agent for the Unlremnl. Cleveland. O., April 13.—Liberty Day. April lerited at the Broadway, baa been in tbe market 8, was a noteworthy day in more ways than for auffle time for a team of trained ostricbee. WANTED -HELP FOR ELI FERRIS WHEEL one. and one of tbo^ ways, from tbe Ideas of Hr Is going to pull off a new stunt In adrertlslng Experienced men for Herschell-Splllmgtn Merry-Ck»-Round. Don’t write, come local show people, was the opening of Thurs¬ ton's World's Musenm. on West Ninth street, pictures. If yon see a tandem coming up Broad on. AU clerks to Join Joe Payne to be at opening stand. way. drawn by ostrich, driren by a lady, don't near Euclid avenue. It proves once and for all be scared. BERT H088, Alliance, Ohio. tbe freak show is by no means a thing of the past. Harry Thurston, brother of Howard Tbe Annette Krllerniann spectacular personal Thnrston, tbe magician. Is sponsor. There are esmtest managera and se^-retarlea or their repre¬ thus far show cooclnnlvely tbe strength of three sections, including an arcade, a mnsenm rerge, la which sha was displaying her physical, sentatives. theatrical co-opemtioo In the New Liberty Loan bistrtonic and rocal rersatUlty ami figure as welt, proper and a recreation room, with pony and Mr. Corcoran farther suggests that those Issue. As sterling mark Is on eilrer so la lib¬ track, for children. closed Its engagement at tbe Orpheum Theater eufife■ due to some mlannderstandlug with her on this sublect to Tbe Billboard, and to tignlfy booklog managers. Visa Keltermann. who had 7.0(X> paid admissions. The first week's attrac¬ If they would be willing to attend aneb a meet¬ tions were: The Earls, midgets: Hans A Gretel. been suffering srltb n bad cold, left at once for CIRCUS MEN TO HELP CLEAR UP ing If called. the armless ami legless b-vby; Baroness Bidonta. Aiken, 8. C., to recuperate. Her husband and THE PROBLEM OF TRANS¬ the bearded lady; Count De Barscy, the Rnsolan maatger James R. Snlllean. In discussing her PORTATION midget; Bonth Bea I.-land Joe; Bonita, tbe future plans, said be would ohortly make an Tbe Billboard will be glad to lend Its aid (Coatlnued from page 3) fat girl midget; Lee's mannikins. Gravity, tbe angouncement that would startle tbe entire In promoting the betterment of tbe contest Fire King, Davis' punch and Judy, Prof. Noon¬ tgiDtement world. He would aay no more than business, and if tbosc engaged In the bnsinem stance. And so the showfolks got together and an's Dog and Pi>nv Circus, Thelma, the snake Miss Kellermann’a new field of nctlelty would show suffleient Intereet wr will arrange to reached an understaadiag. enchantress: tbe Venetian Glass Blowers and employ her serTlces foe fifty-two weeka In tbe call a meeting on tbe date and at such a place A plan was outlined and Messrs, C. C. Wilson Bpidori. The house staff Includes Harry Thurs¬ ycir, and It was nut eaodreltle, morlng pictores as seems tu be according to the r«a>ensus of and Edward Arlington left for Wasblngton tbi.s ton, general manager; Jack Shane, treasurer; aor under ranraa. opinion. evening to present It to Director General Mc- Address Editor Wild West Department. The -kdoo. Charles Spiegel, press agent; J. R. GoUensteIn, Blllboartl, Cincinnati. O.—The Editors. It Is a clever arrangement, and its sponsors announcer; Florence G-dlensteln. cashier; Roy M. Armand Kalla and A. Baldsrla Rloan are are confident that It solves the problem, and will Madox, electrician; George Dell, pony man; 'be tbe dlrectortf of entertainmeat at Justine Iw accepted by the powers that be. Pncli De Barscy, and Jane Cruttonden, stenog¬ Johnson's Little Club beneath the Forty-fourth SEVERE STORM ENTAILS MUCH Edward Ballard, of tbe Hagenbeck-Waltace rapher. fireet Theater. DAMAGE ALONG EASTERN Bbowa. was plainly elated when interviewed by a COAST Billboard representative and stated that he was It la DBlrersany agreed that New Tork Is the leaving tonight for West Baden perfectly easy BARNES CIRCUS IN FRISCO • ty la which a Mg motor truck raposltlim should (Ce held this year. iMst iSjesdny a week ago an Dorman A Kranse Shows bad to remain over a had been atraighteoed out. rna opened a four days’ engagement here this army motor train parked on Forty-second street second week there owing to the csm-elatV'n of The troubles dealt with were foreseen mghL ings held from time to time, but nothing definite »ben shown In the screen weeklies. management states It Is several thousand ahead mcntlMied nnttl tbe sbownien realised that they of even date last season. were np against dead, cold hard facts and that managers of the frontier LIBERTY BOND THEATER DRIVE tliey ‘nnat fish or cut bait and do one or tbe CONTESTS MAY SOON OR* RECORDS SALES OF 82,084,750 other with alacrity. With acarcely a week to spare they finally re- CORRECTION QANIZE (CcMtInned from page 3) allaed tbe gravity of the sltnatioa and tbe ne¬ (Continued from page S) McIntosh has done wondere witb bln speeches cessity of haste. The Yankee Robinson Clrcnn opens Its 1918 '"■'"'■cn tbe contest promoters, contestants ami to atimolate the bond sale, aa alao ban JuUn TTiea they worked fkat and to a grent par- tour at Madrid. la., April 20, Instead of April 25, aa previously published. " .r” ’^I'b whom they are doing bnsineas. Arthur and many otbera. pone. IM snggeata tbe calling of a meeting, pref Anyone wisbing to speak at any tbeatem or -'•My In Denver. Omaha or Kansas City, on amnsement places dealrlng speakers abonld ap¬ •■•■•oiint of thn geographical location of these ply to the Tbeatricnl Allied Interests Commit¬ AN INFAMOUS ORATION C. E. PEARSON SHOWS OPEN r"''*. at an early date la May. to be attended tee at 1483 Broadway. (Contlaned from page 60) by Hobart P. M. Cate, of the Kound-I'p Aeaocla- Once again are theatrical latrrestn la gen¬ Balder's Concert Band, playing a patriotic ui>B of Tucumeart, N. M.; Tei Austin, of the eral demonstrating their nneelSeh patriotism to Furthermore I am sorry yoo did not m Into concert lasting one hour, marked tbe seston'i "Icblta Frontier Days Contest; T. Joe Cahill, our government. Many well-known managera food control three or four years ago, becanoe opening of the C. E. Pearson Shows in Ttvy, 0.. ^sl Joe BhrteU of Dewey. Ok.; A. P. Day of are devoting tbelr whole time and hlgh-e«laried It would have been a happy thing tor me, for Tbe weather was perfect, and tbe shows and J'ellrlna Hat. Can.; Ix>ult Ones! of Ran Joee, s'arn have canceled valnahle contracts to aid the reaono that while you were general manager con

San Antoote, ^x., April 15.—Ideal weather] and fox hunter, ‘who also rides the Jnmpert. A condltlona nabered In the sFleata San Jacinto deMrlptioD of the wondrons front of the John week here today. Streets and buildlnss are a T. Backman Trained Wild Animal Cirena and a waving mass of red, white and blue, inter* I complete llne-np of abowa and conceaalons will eperaed with flags of the Alliea. The white way l>e (flveu next week. has been turned into lanes of patriotic colors, C. A. Wortham tudaj nnfnrled a Serrlee Flair and patriotism has been the ruling feature of with ninety stars. San Antonio has had many the six parades. Secretary of the Treasury Mo- big weeks and baa provided wooderfni enter¬ ON THE RIALTO. 9TH NEAR EUCLID Adoo will be a visitor Tuesday. The event baa tainment, but from every Indication tbia week been well advertised, and indications are that will be the moat wonderful at all.—C. li. CASEY. Midnet*, Armless Wonder, the week will be a record breaker. The long South Ses Island Joe, Count dreamed of mile of shows is doubly realised here. From Alamo Plasa to the Uaymarket SIBLEY'S SUPERB SHOWS Debarcsy, Bonita, Fat Midget, Bearded Lady, Th(* Lt'es and Many Others. there Is a world of amusements. The entertainment features are being furnished HERE THEY GO OVER THE TOP' by the C. A. Wortham World's Greatest Expo¬ sition Company and the Con T. Kennedy Rliows. This Ih the first engagement of the regular sea¬ concessions booked, violent local opiKudtlon son of the Wortham Company, and also murks (which, hy the way, was purely itersonal), as the opening engagement of the Kennedy caravan. well as nnfair and unbusinesslike methods of The engagement also marks the fourth successive a competitor, it was impracticable for the above one for the Wortham aggregation at the Fiesta. show to open in nopowcll, Va., Monday. -Vpril 8, The Wortham fronts are_ located on Alamo, as per 8<'hedule. It was decidinl by the man¬ Military and Main I'laaas. The Kennedy Shows agement to rail off the ITopewer engagement FOR CRRDV RACE TRACKS AHD WHEELS are, with few exceptions, located on Haymarkct, at four o'clock on the afternoon of April 6, on the old, historic Alamo Plasa. WHITE AND_ GOLD Embossed,.uiuoneeu, fulllUll pounds,IHIUIIUD, 23c: ten1>CU ounces inU1 oosuvsame box,uua, vavneach pi^-e< and by some real hustling on the part of the With ail due consideration to any outdoor show staff arrangements were made to open in wrapped, 19c. Flashy, pictorial topped boxee, larire assortment, full pounds, 2lk', amusement organisation that ever was nothing I'etershnrg under the auspices of the Pythian as nltrawonderfiil as the line-up at San twelve ounces, 22c; half-pounds, 15'^c; six ounces. Tic; four ounc«, 7c; two, thn-c Sisters on the same dates, April S-1.1. but as Antonio hag ever been pre8entepound boxes, 25c per pnimd; aUso same style lioxce, each piece wrapped, five It has been raining incessantly ever since Monday made good his promise; he has more than ful- a.m. (It's now Thursday night) we have not as ounces, 12c; ten ounces, 21c; twenty ounces, 40c; thirty ounces, OOc, and fifty ounces, ailed every statement aa to his Intentions. yet opened, tho everything is in place and ready. Starting at the Alamo Plasa, extending thru $1.00. The show is about the nsual tcn-car slie, con¬ the business section of Kan Antonio, taking in sisting of ten paid attractions, of which five, CANDY FOR GRIND JOINTS also Military and Main Plasas, for a length including the rides, are operated by the man¬ of 20 blocks, these wonderful attractions line Rocky Mountain Cream Bar.-, 24 to Ik»x, 70c; Chocolate Covered Raisins, 64^c. agement. The staff remains about tbe same street and park. Tbe beauty of these fronts as In former years: Walter K. Sibley, tole is beyond description; tbey are wonderfully NOTICE-HERE ARE THE TWO PATRIOTIC WINNERS FOR THE SEASON: owner; David Munn. general manager; Alfred magnlflceat. Behind each front there is a show Stewart, general agent; F. P. Cutis and George SUN RISE CHOCOLATES, .IT* jc, full pound (look.s like two-pound box), guaran¬ of exceptional merit. Tbe Essie Fay front is Andrews, promoters; Anthony Cnrclo, band¬ a work of highest art, and behind it is a most teed to be the best lx)x on the market for the money. master; Fres of assistants in II. G. Melville, from Cbicaso to New York, to Philadelphia, to general manager; L. K. Hugan, general agent; Washington and then back to Chicago in cham¬ Frank M. Br>wn, sitecial agent; Chester Lyons, pagne, and that the gay lothario Is now on the promoter; Gordon Calvit, secretary-treasurer; N. stool of repentan<-e at West Baden slowly re¬ Miller, auditor and concession manager; F. O. covering from the spree. Bnrd,_ electrician_ and lot. - si>u|)erintendent; Arc'u Also, mmor has It that his partners in Chi¬ CnmmingB, trainmaster. cago are highly incensed and threatening to ex¬ Tlic op4‘ning found tbe following paid attrac¬ pel blm from the company. KEWPIES tions in op<‘mtion: Kwing, nnder tbe manage¬ But it la all rumor, wild vagrant rumor, that ment of Dan Cotta; Charles Miller's Big Eli, can not be substantiated on any point or detail. “FIRST. LAST AND ALWAYS” Cbnio* A Melroy's featuring Jimmie Chase's working mottie Ho- gaa’s Jvyland, Harry Evans' Tat dd Musical_ ASKS CO-OPERATION C-omedy. Mile. Adgic and her performing li<«s, 1 XIP TOP TOY CO. asslsteil by ber Hawaiian ttampe; Buck Weaver'a New York, April 15.—Harry Douglas Robins, ** 40S. G. KACMPFER, Prop. Athletic Khow. Janies Knight's Tango Whirl, representative of the New York War Camp newly painted and dei-omted; Ilippoilrome and Community SerTlcp, JC E. Fortieth street, has 114 EAST 28TH ST. - - NEW YORK Clrtue and Viola, the midget pianist. For a change of Its camp advertUlng. and wishes to free attraction a net high dive is c-arrieil. solicit the co-operation of all the bUlposters in Tbe concession line-up is as follows; Joe Til¬ each and every camp city to post onc-sheets to CHICAGO OFFICE SAN FRANCISCO OFFICE ley and Louis Hiieckner, 10; Mike Smith. 7; 8. the amount of •Jfi.ootl. The War Camp Community W. Coburn, 3; N. Miller, 5: Mr. Wihson, 2; Servlre Is deairous of having every soldier when TIP TOP TOY CO. Ill MissiM St Fred Fhir, 1; Will Hoffman, 1; Lonls McHenry, he reaches New York make its rooms his head¬ laiokboose. quarters. and. to make its advantages known, it 121W. FiHoa SL, CUcafo, IL Sal FraRiitao, CiL Harry Potter. BUI BIcq, Walter Stanley, E. has decided upon a billposting campaign as the A. Warren and Ed Cornell were visitors on the right method to apprise the wddler hoys of what midway at the opening. it is doing to make them feel at home in the world’s greatest city.■ The. bUlhoard_ suggests that every Wlliioster in war camp cities com¬ WESTCOTT OPENS municate with Mr. Robins. MONEY BELTS WE WANT Chicago. April 1.5.—Mort Weetcott, re-en¬ BIG CROWDS AT CONEY ISLAND SIDE LINE forced by • half-dozen gooil conceaslons. bas FOR OUR iqiencd on Iota in ami around Chicago, featoring SALESMEN « merry-go-round and an Eli. With an even New York. April 15.—Yesterday saw another THAT COVER ILLUSTRATED break on the weather Mort is confident that tbia m'mey-speodlng crowd at Coney Island. Many THE CAMPS. season w-lU prove a record-breaker. showmen and concessioners counted it the best CATALOO. Sunday for nild-.Lpril recorded In fifteen yeart. A NEW BIO SELLER. SETTING TOM J. QUINCY RIGHT Preparations and rebuilding for the opening at f BELT -Just (sie it mtr moor new caagi iTaWIrm IRunpIe, TV, the regular season are la evidence ail over WE MAKF IM.M>1>1ATB liKIJTnUIK the New York playground. Colnmhns. O.. April 8. 1918. PARAMOUNT LEATHER GOODS COw 4f$-7 Broo«« Si. NEW YORK OIH Editor The Billboard; A man who signs bUiiself as T. C. Quincy has SALTER LOOKS BROADWAY OVER wired tbe Knperior Shows for $40. claiming to have a water sliow and antodis>me, anee Art* lUiKt-i Mamifartunrs' Display^ fWilMts. DwnrWors. Mgn Wrlltn. sent from Altoona and one from Johnstown, Pu. (Icenln AriiMs. A• If this is the case I look for yon to get some tlie effei't that Edward Asay has been called to O't gctllita what It shnnld. It sill git thst In ons day under farorabla f««- letters from showmen or perhaps I will get the entrain on .tpril "Jfl for Camp Dodge, la. Hhonid •llilivin. II works every week and gits diuhle nancy when other gamaa art blame, as some one will no doubt send the $40. Edward Asay or anyone knowing bis whereabouts riosed. Aik for folder. Very tru^ yours see this item the Local Board at Bock laUnd TOM J. QUINCY, 49 W. Dodiidge St will appreciate recelvtng Uw iafotaatlon. AUTOMATIC FISHPOND CO., 120 Mkkiiaa stneL TOLEDO. OHIO. APRIL 20. 1»1t e B WnM--SIIOW$,niES,CMCES$IONS-Wnted LIBERTY PMI EXPOSITION (CITY PARK) CAMP SHERMAN-CHILLICOTHE. OHIO WANTED—Four or five high-class, meritorious Shows which don’t conflict; those that can change twice a week given preference, such as Musical Comedy, Dramatic Stock, Vaudeville and Motion Pictures. WANTED—Concessions of all kinds with good flash. Ever\’thing sold is exclusive. All Rides open; must have up-to-date machines. Everything under canvas. All roads lead to ChUlicothe this summer. 42,000 soldiers, 20,000 home people, all prosperous, and estimated weekly visitors 100,000. Location of Park, two squares from Court House. WANTED—14-piece Uni¬ formed Band. Why go to the people? They will come to you. Park opens latter part of May. Address C. E. TIPPETT, Gen’l Manager, Chillicothe, Ohio.

BAND WANTED WANTED FOR Eighteen to twenty-four men. Must have neat uniforms and play latest music. Leader must be able to handle men. I furnish transportation after joining, good berths. Long, sure season. Wire; no time to dicker. State when you can join. Campbell’s United Shows Address MHNNY ]. JONES SHOWS, SONBORY, PR., THIS WEEK One ballyhoo show, one grind show, freaks for pit show, musicians, trap drummer for cabaret, piano player, cab¬ MAU’S GREATER SHOWS aret dancers, colored performers, general announcer, LAST CALL—tEAMN OPENS MTURDEY, APRIL H, XENIA OHIO. door talkers, grinders, silodrome riders, man to manage We can plxce, owinx to change in arrangements, ELI FERRIS WHEEL, A FEW MORE GOOD SHOWS WE WILL PLACE A^Y CLEAR, LEGITIMATE silodrome, electrician, boss hostler, teamsters, working¬ CONCTESSIONS. JAMES DURKIIW, wired Baltimore, got no answer; wire me quick. men, concession agents, people all branches of the show D. L. is not with os. (^n plac3 GENERAL AGENT tlut can get high-class auspices (Hany Roxe, wireT. Red, let me hear from you. We want Concession Agents on business. Can place following concessions: Palmistry, Dolls, Pillows, Bea^ Glass Joints; big salary and percentage. L Krost, where are high striker, ball games, cook house, juice joint, fruit, you? Owing to disappoint neot, want an 8-piece band. Address all to MAU’S GREATER SHOWS, Xenia, Ohio. L.D. Tel., Main W. shooting gallery’, blanket, ham and bacon wheels, huckle- All those booked, sh'p now; we will store your stuff free till opening. buck, ki^e rack or any legitimate concessions. Want head porter. Will buy flat cars. H. W. CAMPBELL, Manager, Arkansas City, Kansas, April 15; Augusta, WANTED—A-l TALKER April 22; Eldorado, April 29; Topeka, May 6. WITH MANAGEMENT ABILITY Who is capable to handle the finest equipped Athletic Show on the road, booked exclusively with the World at Home JUST OUT - Show’s. Wire or write JOHN L. LORMAN, No Park, CamivaL Cantonment or Resort complete without these sur¬ World at Home Shows, Hamilton, Ohio. prise Ball-Throwing Games of 1918—

XAHTtD FOR BIIFFAIO Bill WILD WEST ANDll The funniest Mechanical Game on earth—»!««!! ! AND—the most popular money-getting Game in America. RHODA DOTAL CIRCUS KNOCK THE HELMET OFF THE KAISER!!! Contracting Agent, Bll1|>osters, Programmers. Boss Canvasman. Ring Stock Boss. Grooms, Canvasmen. Chandelier Man. Cowgirls. Cowboys. Bucking Horse BFwMfKBP We are the originators of these Games, and Bucking Mule Riders. Clowns. Want man to furnish good Side-Show and ■w and you buy imitations at your own Risk. Pit Shows, man to run Candy Stands, Band I..eader and Musicians. Agents and Write for full Information. Billiiosters. l*rognunmers. address HERBERT 8. MADDY, Grand Pacific Hotel. PENN NOVELTY CO., • 908 Buttonwood St., Philadelphia, Pa. All others address RHODA ROYAL* Grand Pacific Hotsl. Show opsns irv Chicago Saturday. May 11th. AT LIBERTY Washburn Shows Call AN A-l TENT SHOW AGENT LEON W. WASHBURN SHOWS OPEN CHESTER, PA., APRIL 29, 1918 WUli mrmntnrm, ebOUr. •SItImkt Nad a doer rontiwtor. I know the town*. IkvtiM uut Uta tant thorn gttna All persons engaged or holding contracts are notifled to make arrangements In (koiril tod NvUxm (Batai I tm Mt Us> faal U> iH mr p^wr is> wharr It tec ba trai aoJ tba barmUkt for shipment of paraphernalia early owi 'g to the delay in shipment caused by -•> In btam atwra iha id the flnaat aqulpnad dioas oai Wcuited for Dakota Max Wild West ^Uao --. UntrlrlaiMk I'mvmj Alan. Lons tenaon. gooi vasen Addnw ETTA ld0UIA£ Pmt mart CtOTbcvB. Ovaftils sad Additas DAKOTA MAX, Sasbury, Pa, wwt AsrII IS: LavIS' ■tAKL opM) utlu, xrcii IT. iwia tswa. Ps,. wssk AsrtI tl. APRIL 20, 1918

Auk nir-k (vnrlpn about the mailcal rattlr make.

CARNI VAt. Klftjr Moa*—Did joa get your wire?

Jai'k Martyn'a I’it Show, featuring rriu(<-k* CaTota. Ih cloiug eplendldly with tiifTurd'a Mmlrl CARAVANS Shu» a. WOOD FIBRE, NON-PEELING, The Texaa rallroaila hate ralaeil the oiluliiiiini 4^Afi BabeL Juiup of one-car aliowa to 9-Vt, aiwl two-rar ahows UNBREAKABLE tPai. TbiN rate in eftretUe aa miod aa a tarllT la IkHUed. No one ever accused Charley Jameson, the Wortham band leader, of lielng the father of a 14 14 .Make your show clean In fact as well as li. baby, and thereby bangs a tale. D'xr Barry, nauiF, while making the rounds of the midway, bumpeil INCHES INCHES into Mrs. Jameson, and, mistaking her for an¬ HIGH HIGH J. \V. Arnold, well known to us uns as Kerris other lady acquaintance, greeted her cheerfully Wheel BUI. has been lo*-ntisl. He la In the K1 and asked bow the baby was getting along. No. S. 1—Naked Baby, with blsque- liott Bay Ship Yartls, near Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. J. stood pat and said; “Just fine. Isn't like finish, $9.00 dozen case lot*. says he Is done with show life. Let'a a e he Just the rutest little haliy you ever saw. where did -Vll bear that expression before? Doc?” Ho. Ho! Charley! No. S. 2—Dressed in bright, flashy silk ribbon costumes. Including Otto "Whltle" Hiaiver will again be with C Congratulations, Kd It. Hanover. Ed R. and boudoir caps, $12.50 doz. case lota. I(. .Vrhogust this season. his brother enlisted In the Coast Guard for a l>erlod of one year. No. S. 3—Dressed in Silk knitted Jean I.ihlH'ra, the diwiblebodled man, it wa» bathing suits, with caps to match. A erroneously stated In Ibis column several weeks .ago. Would he with the Stiperh-r Shows the ui Up High Billie Klein's B. R. is receiving dozen assorted of the very brightest Ing seiison. Instead Mr. Libhera goes with much publicity. They say It’s the real thing colors, $13.50 doz. case lots. and guaranteed, like rubber, to stretch. the Greater Sbeesley caravan.

A '49 camp is a '49 camp. Yon can’t change What are you going to do about the dl;t the leoiiard's si>ut8 by railing it by another girl show? It la as great a luenaee to the hui name. luess as ever. .Ire the outdoor als>wmen ml.' or men? Cannot they cope with this luathav:i. evil? The pictures are slipping harder and faster as the we«-ks go by. They are on the tobog. for Earl and Clint Howard-^Have you got t!i ■ fair. This Is true of all parts of the country fishing tackle ready? and Canada. Dressed in combination three and Now—what Is more to the iHiint is that the four-piece knitted sweater suits, five I’>ank Rrown was determine.! to heixme o,i.- spoken drama is coming hack again and coming of .sir big movie exhibitors. But one beautiful like a fire cbiers automobile. bright colors. morning recently he liear.l a bine bird and a Which suggests, why not u theater nnder can¬ Size, 14 inches, with Wigs..$16.00 doz. robin arguing Just outsid.- bis window aa t.> vas with a "goo.l” rei)ertory and a "capable” “ 16 .. 18.00 “ whether It wonld be better for IVank to stay compuny of players? In the movie game or go on the rswid again. T!;e Or, if the repertory thing Is too mueh to at¬ “ 14 “ without Wigs, 13.50 “ blue bird was for the Istler course—an.l Ih.- tempt In the beginning, why not a rattling, •’ 16 . 15.50 •• blue bird w>mi. Result. Frank will he spsaUl ktirring, patriotic war melodrama on the order agent for the Nat Keisa. Shows this aeaaoo. of Seven Days Leave, (letting Together or .In All our items are packed one in a box. .Imerican .Vee? 6 doz. to a case. All orders less than "Government (s>ntPd of rullmada ia certalnh Either will draw like n hack draft. case lots 50c more on each dozen. a blessing, as well as a big help, to all show people,” writes "BlU” Kbe. It is reported there is Just one railroad oi>en Write for new Catalog and Samples. out of Texas—Santa Ke. The Hook Island. Deposit required on C. O. D. orders. Prof. Frank Graf, the Taft.oed Man. Is lea\ Cotton Belt, M. I’., T. !’.. Katy and Frisco re¬ Ing ^e Johnny J. Jones Kx| tlgna Ai*ra.U'.' R«l. White art H 1 u • frlngs. " hav* a w«.d.Tfiil a aMartawat of on tn the full.iwln, 102 Wooster St., NEW YORK. rumlwrs' “Reanetn- tw Ms.” “Wtald. W a r.” “.loldler'k Faneis’t.*' and tki»- This eesMin you will see Bennie Smith on the t-s Flag Ikslgn*. front of Eddie O’Brlen’B motordrome. ’MBLEMS IhO.iiOO Already bald. For aiiplyliw co Inidde ct glass surface. Cantar Piaaaa, • . Just .ar press. kAcry AmerU-an wants a.e an UrU on wludslilel.l ut au $10.00 Doaan The Mos-s Bros.’ Greater Shown threw out a tianoblle. store or residence nludow, etu Veu . an apply these heauiiful cmlil.sw e siswre clawTttSlnr T?ie jalciw are a Spe- book and line and landed a big catch—J. C. in a fear minutes. lYiLs is a Uecalnananie Transfer Dmlgii—cs. paiar LIVE nwf.t dlra t fr.ai» the maniga.-uirsr. Or.trr Roberta as general agent. AGENTS MAKE FROM S5.W ts (23.00 A DAY. Agenta charge 30c for apphlng. the prk-n wtU aland for a rtiart Unie If customer wants to apply. acU at 23c each. I 5 Emtilems, 10c each.$ O 30 • 10 " 10c '■ . 1.00 *5 " 10c . . Z50 ENORMOUS PROFITS TRANSFERRING 50 " 10c '• 3.00 100 “ THc " . 7.30 MONOGRAMS&AUT0 LIGHT DIMMERS 250 •• 6c " . I3j)0 AMTHOrv CAN DO IT- »*0 EXPtRtCNCtNtCtSSART APPfALS 500 " 6c •' . 30.00 TO f Vf Pt auto OWNtiR \2 7 •;£ PROPIT OR *i4P OuTf tT 1000 ” 5c *' . 30.00 Tenns; Cbsh with order. Suppose you order 100 EnMems costing $*.50. postpaid, and yiai apply the hundred In 4 days at 5oc each, you will rF<-eire $50 Ou, bi.<1 SAMPLE FREE deducting the original cost of $7.50 loarra you a pr^ of rwer $10 00 a day. Can you find any kind of work to equal this as a lunegr maker? SamplaMfc KINNEY-WAGNER CO.-299 Broadway, New York CRy.

Hand etigrared. with Flag. Rhlald and 1*. B. Amv- Three plcrea to a set. Each set packad In Individual IXK. Every Auto Owner Leading Manufacturers of Military Novelties. $4.W PER DOZEN SETS. Saaiala Sot. 33o. Wants His Car Lettered. One-thlnd oaah with Ordera n Allied Service Btrs, $21.00 Gross WRITE FOR PRICE LIST OF OTHIR ALUMINUM NOVELTIES. £4 ALLIED SERVICE BARS—Ovr Allied Serrlre Bar la trade of the finwa. hard lettering Sultcaaes, Trunks. enamel and heavily gold-platcrl. Superior quality mark* these Baro tn etrry - I tail. $21.00 Grou. Sample, 35 centa GEO. WERTHEIM, Ylotorcyclea, Safes, etc. UYlte for rartlculars, or. bet¬ I We manufarture a cctrrlete as'-urtmetit of Inalgnla I’lna, MlUtaiy Rings, eto. 304 East 23d St. NEW YORK CITY. ter still, get an outfit and I drpuili on all C. O. D. oidrrs. begin at once. Special Out¬ fit No. I. Price. $2.50— I 125 Prince Street, - NEW YORK match letters, I Pier* ttiam-

I ■^^vAnru!>h. I Display Bnard, I SILK EMBROIDERED POST CARDS I rliwing different slylen of t With Inripnia of a'i Branchca of tha Servlro. AJm AJIlad Sarvlco litters In gold and colnrs. 1 Instruction brwklet. Su,- Fl.vg Deslgaa. Booutltul work. Eatirtly sew. ply of circulars for dlftributioii. all packed In neat box. with nooesvaiy equipment to start work Imm.dlato- $6.00 PER HUNDRED ly. Cost to Agent. $2.50: Profit on Outfit, over $27.50. SOUVENIR ARMY COLORED PICTURE FOLDERS. 22 Up-to. FREE WITH SPECIAL OUTFIT NO. I: date Views, 1. you It..o to aem the m mry rt',1 'n. wrtlo us to 6 American Headiight Dimmtra. With an ardw for ilay for our Sparlal Offer to Oooi'voilori Mem. To.i Special Outfit No. I—$2.50. ThU outfit U aold with $4.00 PER HUNDRED will I* tntermted. AMkHlIFA-N tTyNTUmoNARV a uvairy httk guarant.-r. AMERICAN MONOGRAM $2.00 FUR BIG ASSORTMENT OF SAMPLES. ■AYNDIVSTF,. .V5T Wot 3k| CO., 776 Bonneti Bldg , Newark, New Joacy. One-third Cath with Order. WILLIAMSBURG POST CARD CO., INC. WE MANUFACTURE CAMP HANDKERCHIEFS Muat be seen to bo apprix'iaUd. 25 Dclaotcy Street ocar the Bowory. NEW YORK CITY,

SllkollBO, $12.30 per Croti. Silk. $tl 00 Oraaa $1.75 $1.75 Canaa. $9 30 Groaa PAIR MAUS AND FKMAIX AFTIICAN LIDXB. 7 and 5 years old. Male waa broke to do Walla<-e Ar t-y OMcara'. $3.23 Ooioo. PER PER R«-ardo. lYlce for the nalr, $400.00. 15 KOCXY MOCVTAIN Bt.'RSOM, broke to rlile; were tn HeU»-K3>i(ri H. J. LEVINE A BRO., Mfr .. parade, cairyli^ Clown Band, $15.00 each. 1 BLTFAI4>. about twm yrara old, $l23.0a Addmw 117 Madtaos Avooua DOZEN W DOZEN LOUIS LEVAND. Doaver Pott. Drover, Colorado. NEW YORK CITY.

ADVANCE AGENT WANTED FOR WEEK-STAND PATRIOTIC BORDERS. CAR TENT SHOW Pure Silk. 3L73 per Doz. Mutt uwe truth. Pay yiwir iwtn. lluo trefrored wh't lni tloge or Imnd. PIANIST. a.xatuil iltaaiawaii* D«]ga«—“Greenngs Frcm Comp.” “R-inetnber M.'” Owing to being drafted all people contracted with me take thlst as a two mrtit; prrfereoi'e who diaibhw Iwaa* or mage. Ctit and "In Service.” Fpeclal (amp Name If you order tXMlK. Wale I'wtiot tun* salary, exiwrimi'o. *a . one grosa cf ea<-b design at $71.00 Grost. Alum num weelis’ notice. It will be impossible to continue show known a.s W.’.LLACK wTUbt and brdalil WHXIA.M TODD (XtMI’ANY. Collaneible Drinking CNitw, large size, (12.00; aamrle DROS.’ snows this season. J. P. SULLIVAN, M.'xnager. Itairixb, North ('arollna. drgen. $1.23 No catalog. One-third ca'di with order, balance COD mo QAI P _B>» EH "Twcl. alto Allan Her- WANTED—Doniwrt for rabar.-t. nMUrleil womm |wc- PkibbKILL THEinC KAItERnHIMbll ,1,, hetri •jraL.t. a hell •nirte-AbreaM. Merry-Go- ferred. IlustM/uti ran work on Cbti'•mlnna Ad

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WANTED--Paid Attractions, Riding Devices, Concessions—WANTED 8 IOWA AND MlSSOURrSHORT SHIP CIRCUIT OF FAIRS ^ BIG BIG NIGHT SHOWS . I^AV AMI> ■ BIG NIGHT SHOWS BIG li FAIRS—WITH FIRE WORKS *■- UAT ANIJ NlIxIlT WITH FIRE WORKS — FAIRS 11 *-*y**?yf-'**S*f Nritiwrt* th»»i mi m<«»—Mtrry-at »»■<. mxrs;* a. csc'O r«rrt» Wkl», Tk* kM« tkrfltory l» tk» cauktry; pixty kf ■•aty te t«a«d far rtal aamamat. C0RNIN6, IOWA, JULY 22-26 | BEDFORD, IOWA, JULY 30-AUG. 31 MALVERN, IOWA, AOG. 5-9 I SHENANDOAH, IOWA, AUG. 12-16 MAITLAND, MO., AUG. 27-3D 6ETHANY, MO., SEPT. 9-14 ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS TO C. N. NELSON, CIRCUIT SECRETARY, BEDFORD, IOWA Krause Greater Shews WANT FOR LOUISVILLE, KY. Greater Sheesley Shows ON THE STREETS a.. WANTED . .. Two weeks, starting April 22nd Freaks and Curiosities of all kinds for Pit Show, also One or two Platform Show’s and one good Ballyhoo Show. Talkers. Can use a few legitimate Concessions. Ports¬ Can place legitimate Concessions of all kinds. No exclusives mouth, Va., week of April 15th; Hopewell, Va., week for Louisvnlle date. Whitney Adams, wdre Geo. Marr. Address April 22nd. Frank Griffin, write. BEN KRAUSE, M|r. Krause Greater Shows, Nsshville, Tean. Male and CALL CALL- CALL Female ASENTS DOC WESLEY WHITE’S -FOR- EXPOSITION SHOWS All People HoMins Contracts With the Above Cempany Will Report at STAUNTON, ILL., Ready for Opening, APRIL 29th Boucher’s Canada Shows We open to a big pay day, plenty of money in mining towns, and this show will play the best and move each week. WANT a few more Legitimate to operate concessions and percentage wheels. Can use two Concessions; nothing exclusive except China Wheel and Cookhouse. Can l>ook more shows; also decorator; will furnish decorations; and two more good Shows, platform or mechanical. Want useful carnival people in all lines. You will find this a good company to be with. W’ANT good man manager to put on cabaret show. Address and glommer for Snake Show. I have good outfit. 'Will consider A-1 Agent who knows Illinois territory. Write, wire or come on; we will treat you right. WM. LINDENSTRUTH, Royal Alexander Apts., Vancouver, B. C. _ DOC WESLEY WHITE, Manager, Staunton, Illinois. Wanted for Leonard & Miller Combined Shows WANTED MUSICIANS Carousel, Ferris Wheel and any new and novel Show that does not conflict. Vaude¬ ville and Minstrel People; those who double brass u^erred. Ladies for Cabaret; For Royal Scotch Highlanders Concert must be ladies. Piano Player and Trap Drummer. Trick Riders, ladies and gentle¬ men, for Wild West Show. One good Free Act, High Dive preferred. Photograph Gall^, Doll and Vase Wheels, Spot-the-Spot, Knife Rack, Cue Rack and any other BAND legitimate Concessions; no graft; must have first-class frame-ups. Write or wire, Park season opening April 26th. Evansville, Ind. Fair season of 15 weeka' Benton, Ark., 15-20; Bigelow, Ark., 20-25. Winter season in Florida, twelve weeks. Two SOLO CORNETS, Drummer and Xylophone Soloist, Bass Drum. Others write. If you haven’t had experience in LEONARD & MILLER COMBINED SHOWS, recognised Concert Band don't write. ADDRESS QUICK, letter or wire. J. Ssm Leonard and J. N. Biiller, Mgrs. ROY D. SMITH, Box 71, Oakland City, Ind. WANTED L J. HETH SHOWSI WORLD ATT HOKIE Experienced sflodrotne rider (exempt from draft), lady prefeirod and highest salary All shows to report not later than April 23 to H. R. POLACK. All concessions report ps'd; alko good talker for same on percentage. WANT musicians to strengthen to J. C. SIMPoON. Workingmen, lot men, teamsters and chauffeurs, to £. E. PAY- ixind. Want diving girls for water show; also good, heavy athletic man that can TON. Musicians, to GAY JESPERSEN. Trainmen, to T. W. KELLY. Car por- mcet all comers. Can use another platform show. Address L. J. HETH, Manager, tcrs, to MRS. M.\Y KELLY. East St. Louis, Ills., April 15-20; Granite City, Ills., April 22-27._Saaaon Opens April 27, 7 Days, Hamilton, Ohio. WaittpH SilnHrnmP Rirlpr Wanted for Howard Bros.’Shows WW I I ^^5 I I m III Im I ^5 I 0DGOOD IXOCEDTIXDCEDT AITSACTTH Ui»lthct AwblrdiKiblf CLOWNSclowns axvlanJ CONCSRT.COVCiaiT. AteAlw TALKINGTALONO ANDAXD SINOINOSIMGINO CIOWNSOdOWN!* WWW w ^tliat rmn oork javi’abvJA.Nl'ARY AIT.ai^ SKATttti'A'p MKN. I'ROPEKTT WAVMAN. TYimmulDBIVERS, wwkjrrvnwrv*WOBKINOMEN INiv AU.ai i mClVCHm WA.vn3> to bit -Good P«1 Bulldc*. Addrea Chorus Ciirls for Musical Comedy, American Musicians, Dancers for nia li in w«lii>d tti'm-, wacms aid tnicka. Cabaret Show, Comedian and Team for Plant. Show’. Place any legit¬ J. W. SENTRY. BlwhuMa. Iidieia imate Concession. Week .April 15, Helena, Ark.; week April 22, Searcy, WANTED—Hustling Concession Workei^ Ark.; week May 6, Stuttgart, Ark. To Join on wire for the Walter L. Main Shows. Two good Form Papermon, Man for Ball Games and High Striker. 2 good Photo Men. Good treatment. Good CUFTON-KELLEY SHOWS AND WILSON’S TRAINED percentage and long season to right people. We furnish everything. Show opens April 20 at Havre de Grace, Md. Address for above WILD ANIMAL CIRCUS COMBINED. HOLCOMB & DOYLE. WANTED MUSICIANS WRIGHT’S UNITED SHOWS, • CORNETS, TROMBONES, BASS; others write. Report here .\pril 23rd. If you Wut one or more Shows of merit. Want Gnnd Show. Re.x Moore, write. W’ant CM Htand gcHKl trentment and sleep in a real Pullman car wire or write, stating sal- legitimate Concessiona Want Dancers for Cabaret. Want to buy Tents. - ’ H. W RIGHT, Newport, Tenn. To PUv MILWAIKEL WiS OIvniDilO Shows Frank D. Corey’s Little Giant Shows Sw ■ MJ WWIWsg WIJIU|flWU VHWeeW Op* sr. PArU MINN . StAT e to la INCLfSim under swxitcw rf Rkinsw Qmty Bolo aua WANT w.VVT <«>\rM«MIitNn. Klpm. Slfl>WS. ntKAKS. XOVni.TUS and I t Kins, Miadtlana IVfanlaMl vr SUodtmtn WANT FYIR PIT SHOW—r»t Girl. TAttocIT\h KIINinUIA, WIS KATI'HPaV U.tY It: MILWAUKCt. WIS, .11 wmAa Ui foUow. BatuxT apgU CAN tUtlS: a ttm mor* lodUmalo llrH-mMoaa. W.OiT Oiwralor fur lets >31 Wbeol. aUo two mur. poud Mat >■> r-Vr Wtt rUDd Beiueila ai

P April 21^ itia

JUST GIVE THESE ITEMS OBITUARY ISEISATIONAL PRICES!!! "THE ONCE OVER*

AL.BRIOHT—Wnilam F. AlbriRht, formprlr THIS IS TOUR OPPORTUNinil! TOU WIU NEVER DUPUCRTE THESE BARGMNS manager of the S. Brainard Sons, music putv Ns, ISO—This Raaor Is init up In LeatlierWte Cbae, C A llahcra, later of tbe Albright Music (onipany, ('Jib'ago, afterward retired, died at bis Imme in PARAMOmiT which is marked to sKl for IB.OS. Cenalsu of solid jl| that city April 8. Besides bis widow, China M., nickel-plated Baser, Osmel't Hair Brush. WlUtsms be leaves a daughter, Grace, wife of Judge W. Soap and six Blsdea (BVEB-READT sod GEM M|*n RAV U. Crawford, of Dallas, Tex. interment was In SAFER RAZOR BBlades esn he used.) Sample, mailed rrw>ald, frr $1 AS. rCN UU&a Qraceland Cemetery, Chicago. CABUMAN—Bdward Casbman. scenic painter, Ne. 101— an employee of tbe Knight Scenic Studio, New Stme Razor York City, was found dead In tbe studios, April BHiaWsee-SS H, as a result of gas poisoning (accidental), pn t up In a .voLa:*. lie was 32 years old. lOiakl Chse. RwiSir ******—^^^ COLYIN—Earl B. (^vln, hypnotist, magician, K AMERICAN CARTRIDGE mesmerist and mlndreader, died April 10 at Oak¬ CAMP WORKERS land. Ill,, in which city be was appearing at win find this a big vsltto Each case■ stamped "Anur"Amgr PENCILS the Grand Theater with tbe Colvin Vaudeville and Navy." and marked to sell (or tU.OO.S.OO. Outlll oon-eon- made from the itgulatlon D. & car- (AtmfUiUj. He was ill but a short time. Mr. talnz hama sanctmeoi as above. Includingcludlng a highly trldga. gold HnlNi. raise.! San‘ple sent for flag omamevit. dosing out an «na Colvin was 2b years old, and had spent the nickeled, ucn-nisl trench mlirur. San-ple sent for mouf QuantUy at greater part of his life In the show business, $1.25. appearing over tbe Keith, l‘oIl and Gus bun Price complete, per dozen,en, $10.50 $9.00 per groM cl^'Ults. He is survived by his widow, one Flit Plllew Tept. Par Das. Cell BattsM. Per 6r««. .$4.50 daughter and bis father, Charles Colvin, the I Baasball Psaaaata. Par 100. 1.50 ThrM-PIsee CenMaatlsa Seta Per Broca.(.M latter sn advance agent. Sesrf Plaa Pw Brass.fl.M ts AOO I Tie Holdwi.Holdwt. Par Brass. . 3.00 DARGiO—Robert Dargo. well known In Chicago Witte for our BargaiD Circular. UsUng akany other lums at medal pricea. sporting circles, died in that city April 9 at his home, 3:126 Central Park avenue. Dargo was familiar to most carnival managers as a pro¬ BRAUDE ft FRANK. ChicaiChicago, III. moter of athletic shows, and It was his inteotloa • to place one with one of the larger caravans THUMI^BUN—Ears F. Thomimon, S9 yrers old. this season. His widow and one daughter sur¬ wiilely-known musician, died In his home. Flnali vive. lug, L. I., last week. He was so Instructor In raitUIS—George W. Ferris, editorial writer tbe Flushing Institute for many years. on Tbe BufTalo Courier, died at bis home, Bnf- Headquarters for Carbon, Nitro¬ I’HT.KICH—Onma Ellzahetb Dhliirh. daugbt.-r falo, N. T., April 10. He was connected with of Fredericks and Tan, died at Madison, Iiid . The Courier for llfty-two years. March :k>. KlXDIi.\Y—John Findlay, an actor, distin¬ VARI.EY—John W. Varley, for more that guished fur Ills butler aud waiter characteriza- gen and Tungsten Lamps 80 years prominently Identllled with Pltts^ra tious. died In the livsbyterian Hospital, New (Pa.) tbeatricsl life, died Monday, April H. at York, April 10, aged about 60 years. A native his home In that city, 1806 Sherman avenue. of England, Mr. Findlay made his first appear¬ Wa Gaanatee At Laaps aa Avaaie He ol IJU Hoan Dillowing an Ulness of over three months fnuu ance on the stage in that country when be was « complication of nervous troubles. Mr. Varir.v twenty-one. Coming to America nine years later, began bis show career In 18H7 with Giiuge he arrayed himself under tbe banner of Daniel TWfiSTENS I HITROGENS CMIBWS Lowrey, advertising agent of tbe old Ham. Probman and appeared In Frobman productions Theater, Pittsburg, later becoming connected 28 Wstta. ...23e Each too watts. • MlTO Each 2 CssOla Pswar for eighteen years. His greatest success, (.erbaps, . 1.40 •* 4 with the Grand Opera Ilonae. at the time under 200 “ . g M M wraa won In th* role of William, the waiter. In 40 “ . ...»e •• 300 •• . . 2.38 •• the management of E. D. Wilt. In IHBl Mr You Never Can Tell, altbo he was conceded to 60 •• . ...S2e “ 400 •• . . 2.85 •• 18 " " Varley went to tbe old Bijou, now tbe Lyceum . 100 “ las EACH be a BbakeepekrekO actor of merit. Mr. Findlay 100 " . ...Me “ W “ . Theater, and was conUnoally In the employ of ipi)eared for the last time in Maude Fulton’s 1000 " . . A80 “ la 180 Lath this boose as advertising agent up to the time play, Tbe Brat. In which be again gave a splen¬ VeRsat, no ti 123. of bis death. During tbe summer months be T*ackf Jurisdiction some time this sammer and sec If .’Scotland and came to this country eight years ago. Bia widow and two children survive. RHIVERSAL ELECTRIC LAMP CO. there are any possibilities of forming any nen MANN—Aev. Cbna. H, Mann, editor, preacher lodges in the Provlncee. A representative of th- and antbor, died at his home. New York City, 843-845 Broad Street, - NEWARK, N. J. Grand President In this secHon must be abir April 1^ Bee. Mknn held a high position as s to speak the French Innguage, as his territory platform speaker. Be was bora In Syrscuse, covers mostly tbe FYench speaking class. Iieic N. Y.. la 1S8P. gates to conventlooa well remeratier Bro. Marci MAiB^HAU/—Joha Marshall, a member of the He la one who coatinually looks after the inter Georgia Minstrel Band on the Metropolitan esta of bit own lodge as well as the nffl'-,, of Bhows for the past five years, died of pnen- CALL-LAST-CALL deputy of the district that ha represents. Il'* monia at Birmingham, Ala., April 10. heart Is with his people, they have placed all MORRILL—Annie Lonise Morrill, four-year- ALL PEOPLE ENGAGED FOR THE their faith la him and be knows bow to loi.k af old daughter of Prof. A. L. Morrill, tbe Yankee ter their Interest. Romeo, as be la common); Whittier, died in Richmond. Va.. April 7, after called, haa also the dlstlacttua of being one of a very brief illness. Prof. Morrill has been with the brightest representatives who has attends 1 tbe Johnny J. Jones Exposition for many years. tbe Grand Ixvige roDrentioan for tbe pnsi ten He Joined the exposition at Danvile. V’a., re- years. Apparently a young maa, but old la the ceaUy with bia wife and daughter, and it was knowledge «>f the affairs of this body. He wss while tbe sbuw train was pulling Into Richmond. YANKEE ROBINSON SHOWS a great favorite of the late Grand Becretary Treasurer Rt. C. Newman. JS:se"fVw.%'‘""few hou*i%.t‘r“ ^ermrat was leport immediately. Show opens SATURDAY, APRIL 20, John Nick. Jim Parmelee ami William H inIn Riverside Cemetery, Richmond. of Tnwo Donovan, of 'St. IzHila Lodge, art thinking of PACKER—Mrs. Mary Keys Packer, founder xVXaUXlU, XUWa. the summertime that will be dne soon; they are of the Master School of Music, Brooklyn. N. Y., looking over their outfit of reels, hooka, lines died April 7 at her home, J60 Hicks street, and other paraphernalia so dear to the srxirts Brooklyn, from heart disease. She was a native man. and Indications are that they are cnmlnz otof Baltimore,Haltmiore, butout hadnaa liveduvea in Brooklyn rorfor CHAS. L.---- KRESS WANTS IJsten. brothers on your wa.T forty-two yrars. With Henry H. Sheldon she Girls for Cabaret Dances that can and will conduct themselvea as ladies at all atop over in Olndnnttl, where we can show you found^thejMa^ ^hMi in 19W. times; also Piano Player and Trap Drummer. Curly Simon, write. Open with •>•"'>7 •pert Baldwin United Shows, Hanover. Pa., April 27th. Address The two Henry. tThom.n and Lacy) are cuitr rating minnows to swim for tbe occasion. Hill loonia. CHAS. L. KRESS, 604 Bloomfisid St., Hoboksn, N. J. Newman will furnish (he ssndwlches snd other PARE^iT—Harry F. Parent, manager of the drinkables, and wa bars some here, too. Willie Detroit Opera Honae. died in that city April R Meader and Red Conway are rehearsing their of pneumonia. He bad been connected with tbe new parody. The Fisherman's Dresm, lyrics by Detroit theater for the past thirty-aix yeara. William J. 'Keenan and rouale by Patrick A REBD—Mrs. Willard N. Reed, of the Reed-8t. MM COHEN’S BM MRL SHOW Tighe, Impresario. The male quartet, composed Joe Trio, and mother of Betty Morgan, of Bru<-e. of onr hsavywelghta. John Speck, John Morphy. .Morgan and Betty, died In New York City invites offers from Carnivals travelinff throuft}) Eastern and New England States. Henry Dlnkle and Fd iKelly. are rehearsing April 13. ^ Have entire equipment complete and new. Address SAM COHEN’S BOOKING privately some songs that were snag Bfty year* BOHBNBBROBR—Lawrence Rosenberger, Sr., AGENCY, 148 Court St., Boston, Mass. a musical conductor and Instructor, died April ago, what they arc no one knows, but you caa 6 at bis home, 1045 North Eden street. Balti¬ feel asanred that they are rich. W* would be glad to -SCO your prealdsnt accompany you, a* more, Md. He was bora In Baltimore In l'>43 . I FOR SALE—DYNAJW.O IN A*L CONDITION Ilro. John**V*^ Hoarea would meet a botch hers that he baa not seen In years. This also applies to up Jte any of "il*!the other members that wish to come doctor at the old >Baltlmore Museum, where his Auto Electric Plsnos, vaprr played, with motors. tS5.u oe e**i- aw. *"1 t brother, tbe late Adam Rosenberger, also was mwR NaUcaal Cwh Register, ahmwt new. $25.00; cne Hat Rlnwlnc Mai-hlne long TVstec,' $100 00 machlno and lie madn to feel at home. conductor. Mr. Hoeenberger also served as mu- fnr $15.00; one Hills Pundting Bag. $15.nO; a few paper RoUz of Music for 125 Style WurtUier Maip-Go- WilliamWniism A. Miner, delegate to aeveral con slcal conductor at Ford’e Opera House and the | Hound Organ, $1.50 a roH. Addnsa ^ ctanmunl'-atiiaa to Tcntlona of this liody, la still among those that Holliday Street Theater, and conducted for the L. CUMMINS8, “AJaiwIa Hattl,” Paawesla. Fltrida. are at borne and working. He la doing well and first company of Pinafore that was produced by makes frequent vlalta to the ronnd table of the the late John T. Ford. He also followed tha •‘Gentlemen Drinkers.’• ovar which he P'-"'';** C4BD OF THftHKS express our hean/elt thanfci to all the nwadwre of JuTumy J. with tbe vim of an old Ironpcr.—ED • simiesaw ExpogUlun and also NoUm of A>xw and ICnosco Ttogitts of I4y*- KAMP, Grand Becy.-Treaa., P. O. Box 7.Vl. < In tic Sfallna fnr ail tbe beautiful Hrmoni and kind words and deeda at the funeral of our darUng, Amla clnnatl. Loolau Morrell: age, 3 yean. 11 mnnths. 7 dayi. It aeetna as thiaigb the light of our livta has wnt out (Mgned) PROF. AND MRS. A. L. MORRELL. Dei»artnicnt. Addrsts Jshaay J. iaaea* Expsettlea, ar BIHkeard. Keep In touch with our Letter Card of Thanks PIT SHOW eUMOMTIES FOR SALE Big Sperjal PVatuna. anlnml <» humaii. production on the road. He was a member of died at the age of 00 years In New York City nut llaiuier* I’rlco IJat ftrv- MEL80H BOHPtY Very ainoMely. Indeed, do I thank tbs luany the Academy of Music orchestra for thirteen April 11 8T0RE. 114 E. 4tli 8t.. A Bsataa. Massaoksmtti. years, and w-as musical instructor for ten years friends In attendance at tbe funeral of my 8TBVBN8-Mrs. Celia 8tevena. wife of Jack at the Institute of Notre Dame. He also was » Stevens, died at her home. Grand Rapids, Mich.. -FOR SALE. TEMT OUTFIT- beloved \rita, Mrs. R C Shepperd. who iwwHed member of the first PealKsIy Conservatory of April 7. She wss well known to csralval folk. 4tixS6, like iww; I Kitlmia Blittn. |•row^vol^ln. away at JacfcaonvlUa, Fla.. Febnuiy 1ft. Their Music orchestra. Interment was in Oakhlll Cemeterey Grand Hceiiay, Lights. Hiaks Ihillic. Sletlgn new Drafinl. $175,110, wa» well liroke. aii'J ciallon. B. C. SHEPPERD. bers of the Friar*’ Club. New York. of . heart trouble. Mrs. Teasdale la survived by a ‘Tralnad tbaikey. All animals nwsW he smind aiel 8UEKMAN—Arthur Sbermsu. who was con¬ her husband, a brother and one sister. Inttw- healthy. Cheap be cash. CAJT. If. H.VIDf» SlftWh. nected with Henry Savage’s office for tt-a yeara. ment was la Friendship Cemetery at Columbus. Altamahaar. N. C. APRIL 20, 1t« e B ^EBSE 67 I THIS WILL INTEREST EXPERIENCED SHOWMEN THE K. G. BARKOOT SHOWS K. O. BARKOOT, OlrMtor “BUCK’* TURNER, Managar CLAY M. CREENE, Canaral Agant ED. JESSOP, Trawurar Lima, 0.i April Auspicas ^mmarelal Travelers; Toledo, O., April 29, Auspices Moose Band; Detroit, May 6, Auspices Red Cross Fund; Detroit, May *3, Auspices Hamtramek Indians; Detroit, May 20, Auspices Modern Brotherhood; Detroit, May 27, Auspices I. O. O. F. WJI||TFQ Autodrome or Silodrome, Underground Chinatown, Musical Comedy, Diving Girl Show, Mechanical City, Crazy House. To any ” good money-getting attraction, handled by a competent showman, I will furnish a complete outfit, including wagon fronts. CONCESSIONS WANTED OF ALL KINDS. WRITE, WIRE, PHONE. Addf — all fwall to K. G. BARKOOT GREATER SHOWS, • . Box 404, Lima, Ohio, or por abova routa. it: Mammoth Military Carnival WANTED-WANTED-WANTED AUSPICES HOME GUARDS SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA ELKS’ WAR FUND Week April 22ncl CARNIVAL ON THE STREETS Want Pit Show, Motordrome, Athletic, Dog and Pony and Mechanical Show. Opening for Shooting Gallery, Glass Store, Fish Pond, Knife Rack, Juice, Photo Gal¬ Topeka, Kansas lery, Gum Wheel and other Conc^ions. Flat rate, This will be the first Carnival ever held on the streets including everything. Need laboring help in all depart¬ for years. It is given to raise funds for the Elks’ Na¬ ments. Come on. W^ant Sign Painter for season. tional War Fund. It will be billed for fifty miles like a SIBLEY’S SUPERB SHOW’S in the city of Petersburg Circus. In conjunction with the Carnival, the Mer¬ this week. Some show. Amply advertised, real route chants will have Trade at Home W’^eek. and making moves. Get with a hustling, bustling, rustling bunch and you can buy Liberty Bonds, too. WANTED—Legitimate Concessions of all kinds. No exclusives. This will be a real one, and a Harvest. | WANTED—Real Shows. Something big and out of the ordinary. Something that can be featured. • Don’t forget, it is on the streets. Being boosted by a WANTED thousand live Elks. For space address SUPT. CONCESSIONS, War Fund Carnival, Greater Wallick Shows care Elks* Club, Topeka, Kas. lyi JIIITCn "TWO MORE HIGH-CLASS SHOWS ! If H n I C II TO OPEN AT THE American Musicians exempt from draft. Cabaret Dancers, Col¬ ored Performers and Colored Band for Minstrel Show, two more UTON, OHIO, MAY STREH FESTIVAL, WEEK MAT 13 Shows, Concessions of all kinds. Whip and Jumping-Horse Car¬ The biggest event ever in that section of Ohio; streets decorated, bands, ousel and Eli Ferris Wheel. Pla3ring the good spots under a^ etc. Want to hear from all classes of outdoor Amusements, Free Act. The Clark and Conklin’s All-Feature Shows opens its season April 27 in pices; Winona, week April 15; Water Valley, .April 22; Holly Springs, the heart of Elmwood Place, Ohio. Address all mail J. W. CONKLIN, .April 29. All Miss. Wire or write F.G. WALLICK, as per route. Mgr., Box 10, Elmwood Place, Ohio. Piano Player and Trap Drum¬ mer for Cabaret. Legitimate Concessions of all lands.

1 I un-uf'e nmnne emr eunuf NATIONAL EXPOSITION SHOWS La Mm Bflbl H si WANT 1»'ra«icn for AthlcUo Axnr (G«xx PafirM. coiw co). WA.NTE1>-GEN£RAL. AGF.VT C.VN PUVCX oiie mw Show (DO clrl ahov). OnnwbioD uf all Uotla that an latlcimate Oixtj Y%ael. wtilcli la to aUa(i|>a«BlBM«iL OUm BImrrr with hb own Om; alan ana mort rnml Fnwk or OirtnltT. nUa la told) rtark Uniae aull a|>ML t:x<'hnivr>. Good a|>eninr for T. anmut Kitta or wM EIlaatwGi. Pa. STEVE T. MULCAMV. Maaagtr. Oaltnlal Haiti. PIttaburt. Pa. aatU April M; aftar that. ARTIE SHIELDS. Maaaaar. EaH St Laab. ML. April 14 la M; firaalta CSt». tIL. April tl ta 17. Wtri ElInhaMi. PMnsytvxnlx.

NEH TO WINNING THE WAR AND BUYING LIBERTY BONDS, THE MOH IMPORTANT THING NOW IS HARRY HOUDINI, ChainMi EntertsMMri CmmMIm. StagMl by R. H. BURNSIDE. HARRY R. RAVER, Exgeutiv* Chairman. COMMITTEES: Showmen’s Hospital Benefit TICKET R Ui-OARVIE r. For the purpose (rf raising money for the care of our own prople, the sdiow-folk of every A. A. Poa'ESS. ChalnMO >ncToa D. umrt ia>WARD O Wmi'K W. H. DOKAXDSON branch of the Amusement profession. C D. CAPniA. J. a WARREN CRESS SHOWMEN’S LEAGUE OF AMERICA (N«w York) aAMIHL W. GIICPERTZ GROSbCS U RACTABLANB, (3iAln»an SOCIETY OF AMERICAN MAGICIANS I/Otia BERM snvanr wirb a nouRi WM. J. HILUAB Have joined forces for .this laudable purpose, and will stage a monster benefit per¬ JOHNNY J. JONBB WJL Jl’DKlNB HI.Wl'll formance at the JOHN M. SHEEXVjrr CLYIW INOAlXa EI>WAJU> r. HATCH WRITE, WIRE. PHONE OR NEW YORK HIPPODROME jaS|3*H O. KARMmR CALL FOR HIPPODROME TICK. Managrtnent, Chan. Dillingham CHAR D. W1U.LBX> ETS TO A. A. POWERS. 305 RAIE- naO.AR & TBAUB TY THEATRE aUlLDING. NEW FRANCia J. KTILVER YONK. TICKETS NOW ON ILtRBT a rUTTEK SALE AT THE NEW YORK HIP¬ SUNDAY NIGHT, APRIL 21 HABRT WTIT JL'LIUa TOIaRR PODROME OFFICE. WHERE ALL Prices, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50; Boxes seating 4, 6, 8, 10, $50.00. DAVID BPanON EXCHANGES MUST BE MADE. ’TOBIAS A. KBPPMSR -A REAL SHOW OF ALL-STAR ACTS—AN UNUSUAL PERFORMANCE- W. H. UlI>DL£m>N Hall. Bobby Marcelll, Joe •Phillips. Alice Thompson, K^a Wataon, Mra. 8tp|la Hall, Katbryne Marino, Mrs. "Diny ••PlilllliM*. Eleanor Tl)i>ni|Mi>n, Mr*. John Watson. Mrs. Faj Hampton, Jane Marshall, Irene Pierson. Swedle ••• 1 luiiiu'Kon. HpIpdp •Wayna Histars •Uannold, Irma •••McHan, Mrs. Kitty Pinkerton. Mrs. B. ••Thornton SUtora ••• V\ l■u\l•r, ItnlH- •••Harmon, Mra. Vic- MeSauley. Mand Pointer, Florence TonipklDH, Mra. Kart Webb. Mra. U. torla •••Madden. Edna •••fomero.y, Mrs. L, ! ’I\>mpklui«, Mra. (Jpo. Wmiloll, Mra. Otto Fim, prompt and far-famed, the Mail Harrice, Mrs. May Manclno, Mrs. Pontlfex, Mrs. C. M. Wendall, Clartbel Harris, Saide A’lncenio ••lontmit. I'eclle Tonnclly, Dolly W<«t, Mra. Hum Forwarding Service of The Billboard ••llarrity, Josephine •Mandeville, Marjorie •••Price, Ijicllle •Totten. ITorencr Wovt. filly atande alone aa a aafe and aure medium Hartt, Blanche Mankin. Mrs. Ida Pun-t’ll, Dolly Tressler, Lucy Waat Rusrlap through which profeasional people may Hiirtwlrk, Mrs. H. D. Mannard Gertrude Ihiraliell. .Marie Troutman. .Maybells Whits. Ollls have their mail addreaaed. Thouaanda Hastings, Margaret Margolis, Mrs. L. •••Piirvia, Etta ••Trussell. (lay ••White. Mrs. ••Cornwell, .\llce •••llaunetleld, .Miss Maruoton, Mrs. Celle I'ync. .Mberta Tucker, B«l>bls Do<’ Wesley of performere and ahowfolk now receive Courtney, Mrs. Anna May ••Martin. Lol Quinn. Pearl •••Turner, Is>tt'e White, Mtiy their mail through thia highly effioient Crawford, Mrs. Haiel •Held, Frieda Mason, Pauline Quinn, Orace Van Austin. Ethel White, Martha department. Crawford. Mrs. Mattie Hendley, Mrs. G. Matthews. Nela Kanise.r, Edna Van Loon, Beatrice ••• Wlilteford, Camille ••Crawforrl. .tnna •Hendry, Gwendoline .Mattliewa. Sadia J. Bathbum. Mra. Orpha •Van .N'ally. Elsie Wlltlama, Dorothy Mail ie sometimee loat and mix-upa •Crlllen, Lillian Hermann, Lois Matthes. Elale Baum, Mra. B. F. •••Vane Vera WUltama, FVanres reault beeauae performera do not write Cundlff, Icelene •••Hester. Hazel Mattingly, Jean Bebroan. Mrs. Lillian •Vemer, Loretta Williams. Alire •••Hewitt, Frances plainly, do not give correct addreea or •••Dale, Mrs. J. May. Ethel •Bedmon. Mrs. Belle ••Victoria Wilson, Valeska Dale, Adelaide Hixson. Bobble Mayor, Bert Beeve, Emily Vincent, Ruth Wilson, Snidred forget to give an addreea at all when Dale, Dorothy ••Hodgins Mrs. John Melsaonlkel. Helen Bene, Irene VIndon, Grace W1 son. nrinloe Dale, Frances •Hoffman, Mae writing for advertiaed mail. Others Melody Girls, The Beno, Mrs, Ed Vogel, >frs. Carrie Winters. Sammy Dale. Katheryn ••Hogan, Lottie Beno. Mra. Lottie •Von Ohl. Mrs. Adele eend lettera and write addreea and Three Wodetaky, Mrs. J. C. Daniels, Isola Hollister. HaHie Melrose. Grace •Beynolda. Mrs. Rose Vontello, Verle •Wooden. Mrs, Jane name ao near poatage atamp that it ia •••Daniels. Jessie Hoover. Mrs. Ethel Melrose, IToris BlKsIea, Myrtle Waldron. Bonnie WfMMl^on. Mrs. M S obliterated in cancelation by the poet- Davlde, Mrs. Kitty Hopkins. Mrs. J. U. •Bice. Mrs. I.nla Walker, Dorothy ••Melpose. Marjorie Wrlfht. Mrs. Bud office atamping machinea. In auch caaea Davidson. Ray •Howard. Tlllie Melvin. UUlan Reason ••Walker. MVs. Olive Wr rht. Mrs. Clan Davis, Mrs. J. I. Humphries, Grace Melvin. Babe Richards. Miss B. O. •••Wallace, Emma and where auch lettera bear no return Wright, Ib'ssle u. f••'Tl«. Elsie Humphreys, Mrs. Bichards, Mrs. Della •••Wamlmaker, addreea, the letter can only be for¬ Meredith. Janice •••Writtenhanse. Irene •••Davis, Billie Steel W. I.. warded to Dead Letter Office. Help The Meyers. Mrs. Edna Bichardaon, Mrs. Vyolla Togla. Mrs. E. L. Dayton, Maude Hupfer, Mrs. Barbara Marciret Meyer. Mrs. Hazel •••Ward, Mrs. Zih Young, Mrs. W. E. Billboard handle your mail by com¬ De Bols, Dottle I to, Mrs. K. Richmond, Mra. P. B. Miller. Afrs. F. G. Ward. Cleo •••Y'oung, Mra. Doll.r Jacobs. Iona Mll'er, Chappie plying with the following: De Coma, Sadie Blsley. olita C. •••Ware, W. T. Zeno, Pesrl De Gra.v, Blanche Jack, May VVrTte for mail when it ia FIRST Miller. Ellen Rlttee, Marie Warhelra. Bernice Zern, Mrs. Chaa. .t. Jackson, Billie •••Bo-ids Billy advertiaed. The following ia the key De Keade, Jean Miller. Mrs. Victor •Wassan, Ora^e Znip, Mrs. Bessie H'* ’ Pf»rn James, Helen ^ •••-Miller. Margaret Roberta, Mrs. Ethyl Watson, Mrs. Ruth to the letter list: De Vere. Ixmise James. Mrs. Bverettw • ••MjiUr Maybelle ' i*o*h Cincinnati.(No Stare) De Voe, Eflie ••Jamleeon. Muriel ••Miller. Katherine •Rockwell. Marlon Now York.One Star (•) De Walt. Betty •••Jamieson. Alice •'tiller. Marllynn Rodgers. Mrs. Bella GENTLEMEN’S LIST. Dean, Rose Janot. Mabelle •••Mills, Mrs. Harry Rogers. Mrs. Ed Chicago .Two Stare (**) •••.tbrams, 8. U. (S)Bennett. Oeo. B. •••Dedrlck. Mrs. Dare Jewel, Vivian Mitchell. Olga St. Louie.Throe Stare (•••) Rose. Mildred Abrams, Morris ••Been, Jack Demott. Mrs. Wm. Joems. Etta •••Mitchell. Mrs. S. Rosa. Helen •••.tbrsms, 8. E. Brrgamasco. John San Francieco .(S) Dill. Margarette Johnson, Alleoe (S)Mitrhell. Mrs. Rush ford. Ruby ■teton. Joe Bernard, Murray if your name appeare in the letter Dlrle. Emma Johnson Barbara I..eslTe Ryan. Francis Adair, .trthur Pete •Bernard, Jack •••Donovan. Dolly ••Jordan. Lillie Mohler, Mrs H. B. Ryan. Mra. liet with etare before it write to the Adams, Lloyd W. Bernard. Kenneth I,re Douglas, Mrs. Kasper, Emma Moholi, Princess •Ryan. Margaret office holding the mail, which you will Adams, Jack •••Bernard, Joe Nickel Keppler. Mrs. Etta ••Montana. Belle know by the method outlined above. Elmer O. Saler’n. OIHe Adamt, W. A. •Berry, M. Drain. Ethel King. Francis Montgomery, FHIzabetb Sallsbnry Pauline .tdams, T. W. Berry, Frank V. Keep the Mail Forwarding Department i-p ••KInkaid. Lillian Montgomery, Mrs. •••Stalls. Mrs. Della •••Aiken, Bill Hettinger, L. N. auppliod with your route and mail will ••Driggs, Eva •••Klark. Ell Hazel Sanborn. Mra. Dot •.\lnn, Joe •••Blanchl. Henry •••Dnhr. Madam Klein, Loniae Moore. PVancls Sanford, Vlslan La forwarded without the neceeaity of Alnswoitb. Bert Biddle. Fred T»uell Dottle Klein, Mrs. R. Moore, Mabel C. SapheT, Mrs. Mae advertiaing it. Poatage ia required only ••Alexander, Frank Bierig, George Dnnnlgan, Mrs. Elsie Kohler, Mrs. Ida Moran. Hazel Schade. Mary for packagea—letter aervice ia abao- Aider, Emanlel P'renwall. Charlie lutaly free. •••Allen. J. C. BIgge, Ernest Allen, A. G. BiUetta. Harry Mail la held but thirty daya, and aan Allen. Clifford * Barry •••Bllllk, Harry not be recovered after it goea to the .\llen Frank A Ocean •••Blllmont Lfw Dead Letter Office. •••Allen, F. C. Blnker, S. W. Allen, Arthur milngsley. BlBy Mail advertiaed in thia iaaue waa un¬ Are You One of the Thousands? Allen, R. F. ••Black, M. H. called for up to laat Sunday noon. All Allen, Walter W. •Black. Dan requesta for mail muat be aigned by Aliena, Billy A Josis •Blair. Brent .tllln, Frank 8. Rlann. K. J. the party to whom mail ia addreaaad. Are you one of the thousands who are daily having The Billboard’s Althoff. Art Blecher. D. H. Mail Forwarding Service handle your mail? •ALTMAR, VAX Bliss. Jesse The Billboard’s Letter Departments forward nine out of ten letters (War DspL) •••Ely. W. L. on the same day they are received. In fact, many of our clients are not Alward. 8. A. Bly, W. L. Skip put to the necessity of writing for their mail more than once or twice a (81.\mherst. Jack B. ••oden. Bert Parcels in Cincinnati Office (8)Amherst. Frank B. Boer, Jelle A. AND AMOUNTS DUL season. Amos. Gus •Bonhelm, Oeo. S. The letters advertised in this issue are hardly five per cent of those .\ndera, Kokomo •••••ooth. A. 8. Bortell. Royce •kdamg, Mr<. L. W., Hendry, Mlsa G., Ic that pass thru our Cincinnati and ita affiliated branch offices. •.tnderson. Prof. Al 13e Hugo Players, 3c SERVICE did it. Quick, thoro understanding by intelligent and dis¬ Andres. George F. BOSWELL. RUSSELL Adolph & Raymond, •H.ve8. H. D.. 2c •■tndrews. Tracy (War Dept.) criminating mail clerks has resulted in practically nine-tenths of Ameri¬ ••Angel. Arthur Bonrk. Jnles le Ingraham. Carl, 6c ca’s theatrical entertainers using The Billboard as their permanent ad¬ .Vnder*. Geo. F., Sc •Kirohall, H. S., Ic Angel, Dock •Bowles. Geo. H. .Vl'Plegate J, R. •Ardo Will. Ic King. P. dress. Others are being rapidly attracted. Bowles, Geo. H. ••.Vrdo. Will. 4c LaSalle. Victor, 6c It is unnecessary in writing for mail to use a self-addressed and .tprea. Edward •Boyd, Jas. W. Boyd. W. L. Baldwin, Harry. 3c Lambert. Willie •tramon. Fred stamped envelope—A POSTAL CARD WILL DO. Give your route far •Ardo. Will Braden. Fdw. R Bay rooty Bri«., 3c I.ane. John F., 2c enough ahead to permit your mail to reach you. Write names of towns, ••Bell, Mra. A., 25c Loiuren, Algernon. 3c Armstead. Archie Braddy', A. F. Black, Ted. 2c ••Lawrence. E. E.. 2c dates and signature plainly. •Armstrong. C. H. ••Bradley. Eugene H Boger, Lntber, 6c IJoyd, Harry E., Ic LETTERS ARE HELD THIRTY DAYS ONLY, Armstrong. Charles Bradley. A. T. Bradley, A. T.. 2c McLean, T. J., Ic ••Amsu, Daniel Bradley, Chav. Brezeale, O. H. 3c McMillan. E.. Ic after which, if no address has been obtained, they are sent to the Dead ••Asey. Edw •••Brady, N. J. Brooks, B. O., 3c Montgomery, C. H., Ic Letter O'fice. It is desirable to write for mail when your name FIRST •.\shburn. Vernon Bramlno, Fredy Bulford. S., Ic Naugle, W.. Ic appears in the list. Address your postal to “Mail Forwarding Service, Ashley. PVed •‘■vransky. Sam Carlos, Don, Ic Neal. Wm. B., 2c Astof, Guy Bratlon. Jamie ••Castro. Mrs. Claude, Nolan. J. The Billboard.” Atkin. Geo. •Brenner, Eddie •Ormlston, F., 3c READ THE EXPLANATION AT HEAD OF THIS LIST. •••Attsway, Tom Breaalar, Ed Coburn Pearson Play¬ Orton. Chas. W.. 3c Austin Oeo-ce F. •••Brewer, W. Sam ers, 4c •Parker, Bud. Ic Autto (Clgsret Fiend) Brewln. A. •Coleman. H. H., Ic ••Quigley. Jno. A., 8c Arerlll. Oeo. B. Briggs, Oscar Grey •Coleman. H. H., 3c ••Ray. El. 4c Ayer. O'lbert Bright. Henry Collins, E. B.. 4c Rugg, Chas., 14c •Azim, Mohamed Brinson. F. N. Dupree. Eva La Marr, Claire Moreton, Mlsa Crelgh. Ella. 3c Samuels, Babe, 2c •••Scheflle, Forestina ••Bsdgley. Msi ••Brooks. C. A. Earl, Billie I.aBlanche. Flosaie Morgan. Ruby ••Egan A DeMar, 4c Stewart. Daisy, 3c Sclinleder. Mam'e Bagwell. J. M. •••Brooks, C. ■. ••Echard, Mae ••La Emma Morgan. iMadotyn ••E'ity. Eugene C., 8c ••Tripp Trio. 40c Bean. Mrs. Daisy Bahen, P. J. Brown, Harry Eddlebaum, 5frs. Anna •La France, Josle •Morita. Mable Femanzo. M.. 2c •WagBtaff. Wm. M.. Sears, May Joe Bailey. W. B Brown, O. W. •Edmonds, Bessie ISlLa Frantz, Claire Morris, Flo Greb, Walter. Ic Seays. Margaret Bairds, Joe Brown.- Thomas 2e Elliott, Tommie •La Marr, Olger M alien, Mrs. Anna Haddad, SamT J.. 2c Warner. Jas., Ic •••See Mrs. Florence Baker, Carl ••Brown A Newnisn Elllston, Florence ••LaMont, Era Muller. Mrs. Nellie Hamilton, Chas. X. •••.Segall, Grace Baker. Ernest E. Brown, lerysl V EIHs. Mrs. F. La Mont, Mra. Din Mullins. DoIIie Selvesta. Mrs. •Baker, Johnny Brown. R A. •••Emahlzer. Mrs. La Pearl. Mrs. Lillian LADIES’ LIST. Murdock. Mrs. Bertha Serra. Vlrg:nU Psker, Iles'V K. Brown, Roy La Pearl. Wesley ••.Murdock, Catherine Shafer, Mra. Ethel Baldwin, EOdlo ••Brown. A. F. Abbey, Mrs. Jerome Bingo, Mrs. G. G. ••Enright. May I.aiPearIe, Margnerite •••Mnrdock. •Sharp, Mrs. Louise Ballard, James Brownie, W. M. Ada, Madam Blair, Helen F.rtle. Jolly Ray La Plant. Lillian Kathyrene Sheffield. Mrs. F, A. ••Bilorus. Prince •••Bruce, C. V. Adams. Mrs. Lsiella Bleh, Miss B. Esterbrook. Mrs. L. A. ••La Too, Emma Murphy, Alma Sliepparil, Babe ••Ball, I nnls C. Brueck, Pri’f. •kdams, Mrs. L. W. •Bond, Elsie Farrell. Margaret La Tour, Babe Murray. Laura Sheppard, Mrs. W. S. (8iBsIIard. James Brummell, H. 8 ••Adolt, Mrs. May Booth. Georgle Farwell, Lucille I a Vane, Marla Myers, Mrs. Earl ••Sheridan. Mollle ••Bancroft •••Brvsnt. Vt I,aVicue. Gladys ••Allen. Edna Boswell, Rachel Fielding, Mrs. Harry Myera. Mra. Billy fSlSt-erldin. .Mollle •••Banker. B. J. •••Brysnt, W, T ••Allen Vie Botsford. Mrs. Capt. Fink. Marie loicey. Lillian Myers. Edna Sherman. Grace June •Banks, Charley ••Bnchtnsn. f. W. Allen. I>ot Boudor, Mayme Flshnre, Mrs. Z. I.aniouet, Mrs. Dan •Nassef. Mra. Joseph •••.Sllvert.*, Miss Barastotf. Kish Buchanan Monkey Allen, Diana Bowen. Anna May Mora. Mile. Lancaster. Elsie •Nava. Mile. Opal Barbs tt. Percy Speed WSJ Allen, Mrs. Geo. F. Bowef, Etta Florence, Zella •••Lane, Miss Mabel Navaheve. Mrs. 8- K. Simon, Opal Ban-l-y. Tlonnld Buckley, Clisrlee •I/angart, Babe Allen. Mrs. Hersbell Braden, Mrs. Bessie Florette, Mile. Nell, Dolly Smith. Anna Barker. G. I>. ••Bulck, Chss. W •Allen, Alice Brandt. Lnnise ^^o^lne, Prlm.'ess loinier, Florence Nelson, Audrey •Smith, Anita Barlow Family Bulford, Sidney .Alexander. Miss ••Brant. Edythe nylng. Bird, Princess I.ansten, Mrs. Agnes ••Nelson, Maud Smith. Mlsa Clyde Bamea, O. F. Bullard, I>eao .Amour, Mrs. Wm. •••Brazzel. Nellie Foot, Marie I.arsoTi. .Mrs. Stella Nelson. Mrs. Prince •••Smith. Gold'e Psrnes, Edw. Ped Bullock, TIk-o., J- Latham Mrs. Francis •Anderson. Laura E. ••Brown. Etta •Forbes. Nina Nicholas. Hazel •Snead. Mra. J. A. Bsmuni, I>if. It. G. ••Bnrger, Dr. Dener loiither, Mrs. Bert •Anderson, Grace Brown, Nell ••Forcler, Sadie ••Nicholson. Tottle •fnyder. Rose Bartell, Tools A. Burke, Jack •Anderson. Nellie •••Pucker. .Marie ••Forrest. Emma Laurent, Geraldine NIcktsw. Catherine ••Sorey. Mrs. David Bssklo, Blod'e Burks, Harry .Angel, Mrs. Doc Burgess, Mrs. Alice F'owler, Mra. Otto I anther, Mrs. C. J. Nixon, Mrs. B. B. Spatz, Anna ••Bates, R. D. (Skeeter' -Archer, Mrs. Evelyn Burke, Evelyn Fox, Mra. Bert lowrence. Lillian Nixon, Verna Si>eu. Brirrldge, Eil ••IlamlK'r Sisters Bynum. Margaret Gauthier. Winifred T.^ ••leslle. Kalleen •Orletta, May Steele, In Monte Tleard, James Burton. Jack Banfell. Dorothy Calln. Helen Gav I.nclla Likens, Hattie Orton, Iva •Stevens. Bonita Beasley, Al Btiwh, A. S. Barhow. Peggie C.alkliis tdlve M. Gelst. Mrs. Tlllie ••Mndstrom, Ruth E. Owens. Mrs. John Stevenson. Florence Peck, Mike Bnsh, Al K. ••Barker. Anna Calvert. Elsie Gef)rge, Lillian I/oralne, Olive ••Pacheco, Rosalie Strode. Mra. Ruby Beckers. Fred Jos. Bush. Edward ••Barlow. Mae Campbell. Ethel Gibbons Lottie Ix>r1ng, Mrs. Vera •••Page. Fmlly ••!<»iihle»-. I onise Beckwith. It. E. •Britnind. Bert Bamee, Ethel Cannon. Beulah Glbhs. Mrs. G. R. Touch, Mrs. E. P. •Paiagan. Emllle ftnrtz. Mra. Andy Bedenhender, Csrl Buttons. W. R. ■Psnm Betty ••Carrlslma GIvan. Svlill Ionise, Madam ••Palson. Rhes •St. rialr. M'as FVanc •Bnsh. Russrdl IT Beadle. Mother Carroll. Midge Glaser, I.nln I.n Verne. Shirley Parker. Sue E. Siimmerrll'e Mrs. Ada Bell, Jack <\ Bnshwsy, J. H Bess’ey, June Case. Bertha Glover. Billie Luces, y-%. Tola T’trker, I^Ila ••Siitcllffei, Eleanors Pell, Wilton Butler, Harry Belford. Hazel Castles, M-s. I.nclle Goodman, Edith I.vnn. Helen •Parker. Mlaa C. S-veeney. Mrs. Alma Belmont, Harvey Byne, John Bell. Dot Cayle. Gladys Graham, Mt«. Edith McAhee, Mrs. Maude Parsons, Mrs. I’eggy ••Svdmcfh. Ixinl-e Prank •Ityne, John Bell. Mr*. LllUan Chapin. Helen •Graham. Mina McClain, Blanche Patterson. Margueiita Svmcna. Mra. Safe Ben Nar, B. W. Byrne, Jack C. Belle. Montana •••Chappell, Mrs. Green, Mrs. Marvin McCluney, Estelle Pattlllo, Evelyn Task. Juanita •••PenBer, Carl Cshin MlVe •••Bennett. R. ®. Pearl Grey, Edith •McConnell, Catherine ••Patton, Resale Tavlor, Fsfelle Penn, Deli K. •••Cain, Dr. T, W. Berlin, Cleo L. ••fTiester, Myra n.-'-ols, Bess McDaniels, Mrs. Paxton. Evelyn Temple. Mra. L. A. •Bennett, Edw. If. Cslen. Boh Blllard, Margaret Clark. V-s. Rose •••Gwynn, Nell Swannle I’ayne. Mra. Jack Thomaa I

DeCarro, FtaocMco Freeman, John R. Haxelman, Herman •••Helly, Dan ••Morse. Harry C. Rainey. O. P. DcOurraa, Vlncc Frlcke, Prof. Wm. Haxzard. Prof. ■. IKelly, Frank B. Morton, The Great Raminle. J. li. DaJudgr, Paul Friedman, Chan. Uealy, Michel Kelly, Geo. (Pat) Bdward Ramsay, N. DrLaaa, D. it. Friend. F. W. Heath, T. J. Kelslck, U M. Mose, Memphis Ramsey, Eugene Franc'la F'risbie, Mark Heath, Hy Henry ••Kemp, Stewart Moser, Happy Ramsey, Boo A Nell D«MIIU. Tba (irrat •Frost, Jo* Heath, Wm. ••Kennedy, Jack Moser. Hugo UandaLI, Frank ItcNolO, Prof. P. Frost, Russell Helliot, John Kenny, Johnny •••Mounts. Geo. F. Randall. U. P. IteNioola, P. F'uUer, Thome* ••Heltlot's Bean •Keuora, Billy Mullen, Chae. •'Doc” •DePrron. Robert Fulmer, Clifford L. Heilman, Sam Kent, Chas. Murphy, A. T. EAITDOLPH. JOHR DcVolo, Jack Fulton, Fred P. Helm. L. K. Kern. Billy Murphy, C. J. TOURO *D«Wolfr. Linton Fnttx, John 11. Helton, John Kerns, W. B. Murphy, J. P. (Qnestloaiiair*) I>«aly. Joo Furman, C. V. ••Henderson Wm. O. •••Kerr, W. B. Murphy, A. J. Beney, Hoy •••Dorn. A1 Uage. Harry •Handler, Bersbell Kester, Norman ••Murray, J. A, Ranft. L. H. Delaoalno. Nowton Gallagher, Harry Henery, E. D. Ketch urn, Ben Myers, Jack Rangdon Drif. Ilarrj •••OamWe. Harry Ilennall. Wm. Ketchum, J. J. Myers. A. H. •Rangoon, Prince Delhi, V. L. ••Oano, Cliff Hennessey J. R. W. Kidder. Chae. Myers, Chas. E. Baoao A Newsom Delplioo, Notoiina Oaoztaa, Blackl* ••Henry, Prof. C. A. Klder. Bill Myere, H. E. ••Rareon. Geo, J. ••DeUaro, Will Hensler, Curley KIght. Ollrer Nadeau, John •••Ratliff. Art O. D«an]r, U. Herbert, Joe. 0. K1 Kl, “Hnmaa FIA*' Names, Harry R. Rasetta. R. Dorlno, W. Herman, Dr. Carl Kiley, Geo. T. Naples, Chas. Ray. Jack DZWXT, KOBT. 0. Herndon, Coy King A King Napoletano, Carmine Bay, a. B. (War Dapt.) ••Herro. J. H. King. Alrln Nelson, Prince •••BUy, Thoe. •••Dlrklnuon. Harrr Herthey, Lew King, Leo H. \ Nelson. Barney •••Bay, Craay ••DtckloKon, Dick Heth, Albert King. Stephen Nema, Chief Woago Raymond, Bay, “The •••Dlckaon, Cl/da Hewlett. Happy King Tboa. Nets, Prof. Notale Candy KM'* Nerlson, Cbaa. ^ Dietrirk. Tboa. ••Hlett, E. A. ••King. Joe Rea, John T. •••Dllllart. Oco. L. ••Hicks A Seymour •Kltchie, 81 P'.Tyera Red Fox, Wm. •Dlralo, Stool Skin Hicks A Seymour •Kits, Samuel Newman, Fat Reeader. Fred CatoD, Arthur Dlzon, J. W. Hler. Bert Klein, D.'A. NIcbola, Geo. Reed, C. 8. Caton, Fred C. Dixon, Bort ••Higgins, Frank KUne, Robert NUolr Reeree A Beerea •••('axanaugb. riarl (S)Dixon. Fred •••Higgins. J. J. •••Knight. BilUn Nixon, Mr. A Mrs. Redwlne. Sam T. raxaDaugb, Jack Dobbins. W. E. Hill. Rnfns Knott, Chna. John Beb John L. CaxanauEh. J. L*. Dobba. t. J. Hillman Stock 0>. Koch. William Nizzla, Chas. •Belch Sam CtxaDougb, Louts J. •Dobhyna. H. Hlmelburger, Joe Kofller, J. H. Noe. Loyd K. •••KalUey, 8. O. rhadwlck B. J. Donahoo. C. R. HInman. Capt. Sidney Kogman ConceaaioB Co. Nolley, K. J. (Queatlonaairs) fhamber*. George Donabnc. I. J. ••Hinton. Geo. W. Kohlman. E. L, Nome. Red Rex Produdng Oo. Charol>*r*. J. C. •Donaldaon, Robt. P. •Hippie. Hyde Koehler. O. F. ••Norman, Harry Reynard. H. W. (.'bambera, J. T. Donobo Cbaa. R. •Hockley. Fred 8. Korte, A. H. Normon, Frank Rhine. Yellow Ltmar •••Chamhera, J. T. Dora. Phil Hockner, L. Kralleff. D. 8. Norton. Bill Rhoadea, Jack E. Chapniau. Doc Dorey A Deran •••Hodges. June* Kroll. L. H. Irish Nunan. W. F. ••Rhoads, Waltar Cbirltoo Perry Donnaa, Ed Hoffman, Cha*. ••KrombhoU. Carl Nje, Tboa. F. Richards. W. G. ••rbefalo. Nlcbolta •Donchcrty. John K. •••Hoffmann, ••Krooncr, Ralph O’Brien, Michael •Richards. Ernest rbcaler A Biota Doughty. Jamoa Henry B. Krooman L. O'Brien. Jack Richardson. I!. V. rhriit'ffel. Eugea Douglas. C. Q. Hoffman. Otto Kroger, I.oalS J. O’ConDor, Daniel (8) Richardson, Geo. •Church, Geo. E. •••Douglasa. A. 1. Hogan. Hugh O. ••Kyea. H. S. A. (Tiaone ToOy Dowdy, 8. H. Hogan. James KacIUna. Jary Rickard. D. A. Cinema Players Driggora. Wm. (8) Holden, GnetaTe La Berta, Bob Dnto •••Clark. Billy K. ••DnVal. Emmett Holdcrf. K. M. La Dare. Capt. 0. BIckarts. C. B. flark. Tboa. J. Dnch. WllUe Holland A DockrtR •LaNnnde, The Riley, Matthew J. CUrk A Clark Duffy, John Holland Woods La Porte Stork Co. Riley, Mr. A Mm. Players •••Clark, Lee Dnhe, A. R. ••laRalaa. T. Harry ••Hollis. Melrem Clarke. Arthur (Ikl#k Dudley, J. L. La Beane, Harry Rlne, Laner Holmes, Blllla tlirke. Archie Duonweg, O. E. La Skllc, Victor Rinehart, Jack Clinton. J. Howard •••Holstein. A1 T. •Dukes. Karl La Varna, Vie Rlnglns, Cept. P. J. nixe Blrl ••Duncan, John Holswortb. Chnek •••LaVem, Virgil BippcI, Gus Ctootbler. Noel Alex. Holtz. Carl Duncan. Wm. Earl la Zell. Dick •••Kondea, Ererntt •••Honest. Coburn A Mltchall Duncan. Edgar Bnl ••Laboon. Geo. J. •Robblnt, Chae. A. Hooper, Arthur Cody. F. H. Dunn. T. A. Laemueller, Alfr^ C. •Robert, E. HnoTer. J. E. •C fllan, Myer Dunn. Howard ••lagraudes. The Roberts, Walter W. Hopkins. Gtr. Shorw Cohen. Herman Doran, Reedy Lalkhana Roberts, Fraak Cohen. Hutch Hopper. Geo. ••Dnstln. Wm. Lamar, Prof. J. W. •Roberta. Robt. Cohen. Martin E. ••Hopkins. Jss. C. K. Dwyer A Ollrer Lamar, H. P. Bobertsen. Dudley Ciidman. A1 Hopkins. Jss. C. K. Dror. I.. R. Lamarr A Laxrrence Bobertaoo, Tommy •••Cole. Darid •••Hopper, W. S. r>ylo. A. T. •••Lamont. C. 1* Robey, G^ Cole. E.1 R. Earle. Bert Rorioir. jvo. x. Lane, Jess Robins. M. A. •Coleman, H. H. (Qaaatioanair*) Earley. Joe ••Lane. Ernest Robinson, Lundy A. Coleman. Mr. HomlfTook. Gas Eaiy A Eary •••Langpuln, Robt. C. Robson. John Colrman. Brad N. ••Homes, Frank •••Eneter. A. Langford, Robert •Roebei, Teddy Colllna, E. B. Horton. Will •••E.kar.lt. P. K. •••Langford, Young Ckert. John P. Langley, Geo. Bogera, W. F. Colorado Rill •HOULTOR, PHILIP Edward*. !*Um Lanbam, Carl •••Bogwa, Frank Colrln. Earl E. (StEdwarda. Wm. (War Dept.) (S)Lanler, Ensllo •••Comley. D. Houaler Kid •Bogera, John B. Ed., Jr. Lapin, Captain Roqne, William •Conklin. M Houston, J. S. Etchraan, Morton Larkey, Lea •••C<«inolly. 8. F. Howard. Ed A. Bork, Harry Etcher. Ja». M. •••Lamona mited Boas. Fraak Connor. Lyle Clay Elgin. Raymond P. Howard. Walter Sboxrt •foogan. Cheater Howard. Dick •Rose. Wllll# Ellis. J. W. •••Lathota, Ed B. Cooean. V*l Howard, Tom ROBS, nuunc ••Ellis. Louis Lathrop. Lowell (JOITN. ARTHTR •••Hoy. Tommy (QuostleBnalra) •Ellaworth. Henry Laxrrence, Rajrmond S. • •Pr** Tewts (Spot) (War Dept.) Hneston. Maurice Ellwissl. O. B. •Lawrence. Jno. 8. ••Coeka. (Tmi*. Huggins. Jesa W. R08EHBLATT. Elaon, Harold Happy ••Lawrence. C. A. •••C L. Eltlnge. Jack ••Lawrence. B. E. Cooper. A. B. •••Hughes, Cbaa. (War Dept.) Embree. Ooo. H. Layman. Flunk E. Cooper. Texas •••Hughes. P. M. Roesiter, Sherman Emerson. (lOo. •Cooper. Lew Hugo. Cspt. E. H. •lasnres, Jnles Roth, Lm •Emerson. Harry •••Cooper. Jack Hnlette. Happy Le Fhw. Teddy •••Botha, G. E. Emmet PHss. F. Cooper, Patsy •••Hulqueat. H. Leando. Harry Ronnds. W. B. Copenhagan. Paul Epstein. Joe ••Humphreys, Roscoe •••I,eavttt. Harry H. Ruby, J. J. Eskew, James Corey. Self Hunt. B. F. Ledonx. L. •••Ruby, J. J. •••Erans. J. B. Comey. Ed Hunt. Claude H. •Lee. Dick Rndloffs, Thofl. Ererett. Billy Correa. Johnny Hunt. W. U Leggette, Eddie •••Rudolph Tom Erlston. Jaa. B. •••Corry, J. Walter Hunter, Chick A Leinbart. Roy B. Rundeau. OllTer L, Fagan A Oroopo f ootello. Joe Hunter Lemner, Fred W. Rnsbtoo. Bernard Le* Corwin. Chas. Fagan. Keyatone Bob •••Hutchens. Jno. T. Lemnon. R. J. Rnssel, Cbaa. V. •CoateHo. Jo* Fahey. J. B. Hntchlsoa. R. B. Lennox Geo. Russel, Vincent •••Coulter, R. R. Fairborn, Henry Hyatt. Milton W. Leon. 1,. Lk Rogf, Gilbert P. Cofietto. Joe Fairchild, I>aclona Ingrkm. Carl •Leonard. Leo Russel, P. B. •Craig. Rnliert ••Faller, Wm. Irman. Frank I.e-:t*r. Bert Ryan. BUty •Crilg. Walter Fallon, Guy Irrlng. Arthur ••Lester, Great Safornare. Luca f>*lger. H. B. Fancber. B. Irwin. Cbaa. Lerlne, Wm. Salde, Joe. Patrick *>»»er. R. D. •Fanshawe. A. Lw ••ita Lewis. Curtis St. Leon A Co. Crawford, Glenn ••Fanton, Ed Jackson. Bobble •lawls, Ben Sami. Omar Crawfords. Aerial Farr. B. C. Jackson. Jim Lexrls, Mr. A Mrs. Sampson Playem (rawloy. George ••Faulkner. Cbau. [ Jackson. Bert Irrlng Sansome. A. J. Croake. John J. ••Fauat. Benny ••Jackson. Richard T. taxrla. Bert Sams, Wm. H. Cronkelton. Bob ••Fanat, W. A. r Jackson A Bor Lewis, cjarlea L. Samson. Artbnr, ••Crooki. Chas. ••Faust. Ike ••James. Jimmie A, Lewis. Guy ‘•Doe~ Froaa. Frank Fell. C. •••James. J. D. I.ew1a A Offord •Sandem, Nat •••Cronch. Jea* ’ Fendel. Daniel J. Japanese Cement Oo. (Sllary, Fubsy Saaslede. Dietrich frowley. Vess Ferguson. Fred •Jerrls. Sydney UUford. Harry •••Saaaer, W. Fnlp. Arthur Ferguson. F. L, Jennesen. Doc J. C. Limber. Perry •Skttln. Allc fommlnga. Doc L. T. Ferna. Eddie ••Jennings. R. E. •Lindsey, Clifford C. Sanndere, Dr. F. P. flirelo, Alexander ••Ferranfe. Joe Jerome, Ralph ••Lies. Sam Sawyer. B. B. ("•^nlT. Mlllon Ferrell, Billy Jewett. A. B. ' little. Dare ••MI8TR0T. JA8. Sawyer. Mr. A Mrs. Ferrler, B. A. ••Cnaaek. Tboa. Johnson, Larry •IxH-ketf. Law JACK Harry Fetter. Walter Dahlgren. H. T. Harllmnn. E. R Johnson. J. B. Tomhardy. Joe (Draft Latter) ••Say, Oscar Flfet, W. •IHlnton. Leslie Harrington. Henry L. •Johnson. Frank Long, Dr.’ •••Mitchell. L. Fcanlan Chas. Dsle. W. T. Fllley, D. Harria. Dell Johnson. Frank P. IjoH, Sam J. •Mitchell, Jack •••Schafer. C. **P»le. Stanley Finley, Luther •••Harris. Frankie Johnson. Jsa. W. I/ord. Wallace Mitchell, C. F. Seboea Brothers ••Dalton. Jack A. Fisher. Bill Harria. F^man E. Johnston. R. n. Ixtrenx, Jack Mitchell. Prof. Tot •Scholt, Henry Dalton, Pat •••Fisher. W. B. Harria. Cbaa. K. Johnaton, Wm. Q. ••Lorraine, Comptou •••Momlngatac Ora C. ••Schilling, Wm. •••Damron. Caml* Fiskl. Rufus Harria, George A. Jones. Jimmie B. ••Monday. Uttle •••Schmid. Geo. *'*n, So] , Fleming. F*ldle Harria. Al O. Jones. Dr. Robert Lots Albert H. •Monohan A CP. •••Schoene, Fred DioW. A Walter Fletcher, ('has. L. ••Harria Ja.-k Jones. Aleg F. Ix)Te. I.esne B. (Quattionaalra) Scott, Garrett ^•nlela. Doc Flint. Prof. Harria. Jack Jordan. Pete Lowery, B. J. Montague, Jtmmle Scott. H. B. Denlela Bro*.’ Show Flood. J. J. •llarrold Earl Joyner, 0. A. ••IjowIIu. Herman Montague Walter H. Seamacca, Gxilseppe W. p Floyd A Gullbert Hart. Carloa F. Jonrney. R. J. (SlLncaa. Cbaa. O. Montgomery. C. Seams. Darid W. ••Darling. ,Moe Floyd. Jim ••Hart ,• Korxllle Jnllan. Domingo Lncas. Gas •••Montgomery, C. SesTles. Jack •Damahy j. Allen Flyn. Joe Hart. O. W. •••Kaljl, Heroda •••Inrk** Fob Moody, 1*. W. Sears. Wm. Dirm, Prunk Flynn. Herbert Hartwell. Frank Kalama, John Lnmpklna, Chon. M^ion. Elmer Setts. N. O. Cti Fogel. F. r. Harxe. R X Kalothin. Cbaa. Load, Dan Moore's. Jss. G. Selniggl. Pietro ••DaTea. S(ng*r Fogler. R. T. Harrey, Arihnr R. Kampeter. C. H. Lnpln, F. B. KeTua ••Sennter. Jack Delbert •••Foster. I. W. ••Harxey. Ona •••Kan*. Bobby Lyklna. B. D. Darla, M. Moore, R. J. Sephnr A S^nr Foster A Dumaa Haaner. Johnnie ••Kanerra, Angust Lyons. O. A. “Dolly" Moore. T. E. ••Shackle. J, B. Rnaoett r. PViet'f. If. |l■•a••rn .toaeph ••Kaetner. Emil Lyslea. Jack •Moore. John W. Shallcroea. J. C. ;i»«rla. W. H. Fountain* Stock C& ••Haatinga, Pre«ler!ck •••Katllff, Art O. ••McAdamo, P. 1a ••Morales (Jeo. A. ••Shanghai Ttonp* {'•» •. RuaaeU F. Fox. B. F. Hatch, Al O. Kats. Clande JnUna McAroy, R^rt Moran, Edward S'’!ink, Pob Fox. Julian Haxens, C. O. Kinfmenn, Fred McBride, William •••Daxla. z. •••Moran. Bd Shaw, George Fox. Torn naxer. Prof. Frank Kean. Frank Scotty McCann, F. P. ••Morgan, Billy •Shaw Walter M ” «• Franc*. Jno. A. Haxerstlck, Georg* Kearney James McCarthy, Oe0 A Booth •••Freed. H. T. LAWrUEirtTS Kelly. Frank McCoy, Bdward Allen Morris, Ike A Flo Shope. Nig Dri'imo. Mona. Freehand. Hany (Quest* onnnl re) Kelly, R. O. McCoy. BlUy Morrlton. E. W. Shorty, Wm. Richard Freehom. Roy Haya. P. W. Kelly, F. C. McCracken. Johnnie More, Harry (Continued on page 701 1VIA.RDI GRA.S Shows Opens May 4th, Northampton, Mass. CREAM OF NEW ENGLAND TERRITORY FOLLOWS OPPORTUNITY FOR A FEW MORE SNOWS AND CONCESSIONS Good opening for Monkey Speedway, Chinatown, A-1 Platform Show, Fat Girl Show or any other Attraction of MERIT. Will place legitimate Concessions for the season. Opening for Lunch, Kegs, Soft Drinks, Japanese Vases, Hoop-la, Fish Pond, Ball Games, Wheels, etc. WE HAVE HOWARD EVERTON’S TWO BIG RIDES, L. B. WALKER’S TWO BIG SHOWS, HARRY MAMAS’ ATHLETIC SHOW, ETC. Shows address JACK SHAFER, Concessions address P. A. BARRY, Northampton, Mass. P. O. Box 115, Springfield, Mass.

LETTER LIST THE MAN WHO STAYED AT HOME (ContlBiHHl from pair. 21) (Continued from pa,e 09) C. E. PEARSON SHOWS wilt be aeot far am] wide thniout tb« country lob Thom HOD, Harrj We have our shows and rides all booked. Can place the following Con¬ ? Thornton, K. E. cessions; Fruit Wheel. Grocery Wheel, Ham Wheel, Cut Flowers, Long Range and M-nt miod. Herbert D. Thunder Bull, Jr., It ran b« depended upon to atlr patriotic Im Shooting Gallery, Cigarette Gallery, Hucklebuck. Clothes Pin Rack, Roll-Uown, polaea to the boillna point.—WATCHE. Bliaa Oeor,e Peg Joint, Knife Rack, Spot the Spot, Poultry Farm, Cane Rack or any other orge •••Tlmrmer, C, A. All the New York dailiee (are It farorable immie •••Tice, Capt. R, E. Legitimate Concessions. reelewB. Smititle Tldfall. C. f. Experienced operator on Conderman Ferris Wheel; salary no object. Wire ippo Tiahtline S. A. HAYHURST. SHE WALKED IN HER SLEEP ill. ••nuy, Joa. LLFRXO X. Tobin, John P. . WANTED—To join on wire. Tuba and Baritone for band. Other musicians mail*) Todd. Cbaa. write, as we are enlarging band. Wire R. G. SNIDER, Bandmaster. All others SHE WALKED- IN HER- 8LEEI' A farec In thrw AlfrcKl H. ToniilliH, Gulaeppe address DAVE REID, Mgr., Troy, Dhio, April 13-20; Piqua, Dhio, April 22-27. acts, by Mark Swan. Profluccd by Georg'' tr, Theniaa **Torder, Jack Broadhurst at the Aimllo Ibeatrr, Atlanllr ry Ntita Tottoa. Geo. D. City, April 8. to. Hayaea Trainer. Wave ►OP, TraHher, F. M. THE C.V8T; WV. X. Traver. James WANTED rbarlaa Prescott ...Earle Fo\r (QunattMWton) Tredway, lieon William Bnxa .Arthur Ayleswnrtb sipgtkem, Jmri Trig*. A. Or. Keith .William Jeffersnn Smith. Chan. Bdw. rriplett-Saadham Co. Te«l Lennox .Walter Lewl- Smitll. ArtsoM ••Tripp. John For the Walter L. Main Show John Arnold .Waiver Walker SmItU, -Arthnr Jk True. W. W. Daphne Arnold .I»Ih Meredith Smith. C. EL Tryon. J. H., Prof. To join on wire: Two more clowns big show, novelty sets, two comets, clarionet and Serena I^'onox .Isaliel Irxlng Smith, D(ck Tnllia. Leo slide trombone for big show band. Workingmen in all departments, drivers, grooms, Maude Brure .Helene Ijirkayc Smith. X W. I^ne, A. L. pony boys, etc. Steve Lloyd, boas hostler. Waiters, dishwashers. cook.s, etc. Harry Mamie Cassidy .Era William- Smith. BnriptB ^ Torek, Joa. Katberlne 1‘rescott .Constance M-dlneanx Smith, WilU^ Toraer. Geo. M. Lewis in charge of cook house. 24-hour man that can contract. Two more BilUiosters Bell Buy .William Alban Hman Daderwood, Frank and Lithographers to handle pres.s l>aok with show, and Candy Butchers. Pit Show to Onger. Jiorrla Atlantic City. April 11.—George Bpoadhnr"C« ••Smith, A. A. United Southern let on percentage. Season opens April 20. Address Havre de Grace, Md. new fan-e. She Walked In Her Sleep. raltle>y tbe tame author, but Is cal Sparagugga, Varaey, Geo. business and I will personally guarantee an even break to all concessions. Musi¬ mlated to win almost any anUm**, B«9 ••Varney. V*. A. cians on all instruments, write W. F. STANLEY, Manager Wortham A Rice, Inc. It will. There are a few minor faults, which •••8pm»c*r. W. A. Veary, TlDni are found in almoet erery new production. bgres» -s. Tbe scene St. IHq*, Df. Vernon. Clarence between the doa'tor and the maid In tbo Ia«t Stalkar. Bm Vernon, Del act might be curtailed somewhat without losing Stanley, Ely Vernon, H. any of the force of the comedy, and the garb of •••Stanlty, -ArUtai Vervalln. Chauncey the maid might he Improred. but the«c ans mlo-'r (S)8tanl«y. Max •••Veth. J. • dlscrepanrles that ran be easily remedied. Tlie ••Staphi, H. O. Vincent, Earl cast Is excellent and It Is haislly fair to select •••Starr Cbaa. Vinson. Goldie any memlier for especial commendation.—E. •8TAUB. JOKY Virginia Minstrel Co. Owing to the World at Home being entirely remodeled for EDMTNDB FOBTER. (Ww D«pt.) ••Von Wolff, Herbert the Season 1918 we have a few white column fronts, portable, •••Steams, Doc Vogt. A. B. •••Steaxens, W. H. Wald. FaI E. which we will dispose of at reasonable prices. Also 5 circus •••StegTeim. Cart Waldern, Doc Steel, 0. K. Walker, Julian C. baggage wagons. All In first-class condition. Can be seen at •••Stehlew W. Walker. Spenser Steiner, H. E, Wail. J. A. Hamilton, Ohio, Fair Grounds. H. R. POLACK, Stemlef, Bed Wallaee, Harry Stephen*, C, G. Wallace. William E. Care World at Home, Hamilton, Ohio. Stephen*, Pee We* ••Wallahan. Prank ••Stephen*. Ch»rl«y ••Walllek. Frank Sterena, Bert Walnut, Boots Sterens. 8. D. Ward, Albert Still, niftoB Ward. Cheater A. there day*. She could MIe and take her ea»e Stillman. Dutch Ward. Elroy Pay 10c an(i all tips. Address CHAS. D. SCOTT, care Blue Ridge If »he wUhed. but ln«tead abe prefer* to under Stile*. W. O. Ward & Vaughn fltlnaon. Prank A. Ware, Cbas. D. Amusement Co., Jonesboro, Tenn., for two weeks. take the arduona task and long and exhaoating Stockton, Mr. Warlek Shows rohearaala Involved In proilnolng the better part Stoddard, Burt Warner Harry Scot of three Shakeapearlan playa.. ••Warner. Ed C, •Stone, Arthur B. Thereby ahe gela the training herrelf. afford. Street. John Warren. Tboa. op|H>rtunlfy to oth«'r play* and help# to kep Strickland Dog A Warren, W. U. Freaks, strange and curious people, especially want tattooed woman, anything that Pony Show Warren, Billy will entertain and interest, for big pit show at Sohmer Park, Montreal, Quebec. the Immortal l>ard’a worka alive. Strock. Arthnr Warren, Fred P. S.—Want to buy second-hand aeroplane carousselle. Address RUPERT & A Hplendld apirlt. a noble ambition and • Strong, Edwin. Players Warren. Geo. M. aacrlflrtng devotion to her art rare In tbb-ee •••Strong, Ted Warren, A. B. REVARD, 14 Vallee St., Montreal. timea, ahe la a atuunlng example to player*. Strout, X D. Waterinehm Slim Stryicr. Taniile Watkins, Omer Her reward from the erltlr* waa niggardly Stuart A. J. Watson. Fred Not one word of eneourageinent did ahe wring •••Stump W. S. •Watson, Sammy SPARKS’ SHOW WANTS MUSICIANS Ud aavaint of dUatawtatment. Ctaneta, to )ala on wtr*. OUiert writ*. Ibwting. O.. April ;:o, MldiUaluwn. O. from one that eoonta, but that do«a not matter Styner. Tiwe. Watterman, A. E. AprU 22. JACK PHILLIPS. Baadaiastcr. at all. •Sulim, Alfred Wattles. Hal •••Sullivan, Jam. A. Webb, Frank IL She tried. •••.Summer*. N. •••Weinberg, Joe White, Doc W. Williarm, Cbaa. ••W<*>d#lde, Wm. II. Yount. Darker That I* all that roattara. Sutter, Mr. A Mrt. Welrlek. R. WlilleHlde, Jack William*, The Dave ••• W'gKlworth. G. F. Young, Wm. She la tbe better aetreaa for having trtol Welsang. Joe •Whitney, F. N. Rep. Cm. Woolcott Mark Jack •••Voiiiig, Jno. R. She win try again and again, and advBn-*emeiif Swindell*. Archie Welxt, H. t'andy •••Whittaker. Frank Wiillannum. t'bai. A. •••Woolry, H. S. ••Young. I.uclan Tails rico. Sam ••Welst, Candy Whittier, H. U. •••Wllll*. J. A. Worden, Geo. (SlYuiing, Tom and Improvement will be her portion with eaih Tanelge. Tbe •••Wells. Raymond ••Wboffer, The ••Wlllmore, W. Worden'a (.'nitevl ••Young, Jule* effort. •••ranner, Henry J. Wells Prof. C. Wilbur, Walter N. Willmore, William .Show Younger, W. B. Failure! ••Tarlton A Tarlton ••Wells. Geo. U. * Wilcox. Ira E. Wilnioth, Capt. Tom •Worman, Nat 0. Eapp, I.. H. Her Intrepid aoiil will never meet with St. Tate. Lee Welsh. M. H. Willey, H .8. Wllhon. Osear Walter Worthy, I’eter •••Zarda, I'rank Taylors Attraction Co. Welsh. Harry •••Willard. 8, Wllaon, Cltreace Wright. Jaa. J. Zaza Her ex|>erlment haa merely dlaeloeed that aur- Taylor. R. F. Welshman. Geo. B. Willaid’a Greater Wilaon. W. H. ••Wrighf, II, P. Zeno, Rlf^ard eeaa In (fliakeapearlan roira la for lier merely •••TayVir. A. F. Wertley A IxiUDderee Sbovra ••WilHon. H. S. Wright, Jack B. Zenoz, L further removeil and banler to atlabi tha* Taylor*, Albert, Stock ••Worth, AI ••Willard. Eugene (81 Wllaon. Bert Wrighf, Ward FHIday Zento, Tom It haa lieen for «dhera—otliera. perliapi. with WeHt. A. C. “Windy" William*, Barney Wlltre. Cash •••Wright, J. W. Zimmer, Ray •••Taylor. B, A. West, Harry William*. Mr. A Mra. Wine, Dr. George Wr'cht, 11. U ZImuiernian. Boy much lea* natural rliarni, niagnetlam and 'rlniiln* Teddy, Omnt West. Tln»mns Winn. R. H. •••Wright, Earl ZIngaro, Kalidi peraoniillty. ••Texas Red •West Col. W B Mllllani*, Fred Winter*. Sid Wright, II. P. ZInn. A. M. The ehanra of another rla«h lietwev-n Hlaw A Tliayer Cbarle* Wertfall, D. J. WII'iiiiiK, L. B. •••Wltligow, A. W. Xenia, Cba*. Zlnney, N. Erlanger and the Shulierl*, ami the rolnnin* a"'' Thiri.k. Robert Wheeler, F.lmer William*, Kent W'dfe J'K* Yamacaca, Geo. •••ZInney, Mike Thomag, Bert WTieeler. Meryl W. Wminrn.. W H. Wolfe] W. C. Yanoltelli. Juaeph ZIra. Harry eolumvia of r*it lliat will I** devoted to It. 'a ••Thoma*. Andrew •Whe*stone Thomas WlHlanid. Roger Wolff, Paul V*f«nl M •Zlni. Harry A Lllla alHiiit the moat uninviting and eheerleaa iiro*!*'''! ••Thompson, Jimmy WM-tw-t. Chief • •• VV(t'*iii«, l.-iwreni-e Woodall, OiiH Ybarra, Richard ••/Ira. I’rlnre of tbe lime*. Hliowfolk aiul the piildlr tre t»'th Thompeon, Jame* White, Jack ••William* Tommy Woodard. Bruce (H)Young. Carl ••Zu'ker. Dan H. weary of the ibitngH of theee gladiator* and. a* “Fat” A C5o. White. E. A. •William*, Peter Woodford. .Milton Earl Young. N'ridy Zudowa, Mona. Thompson’s Dancing •‘White A l.yle •William*, .Sidney B, W'jod-Kay Stock Ca. Young, Harry for Dea.patM-a uieu, they (for the moot parb WANTED m THE LA DROU EXPOSITION SHOWS OPmiNC AT ROCHESTER, H. Y.. HIAY 18—TWO SATURDAYS Can use one or two Shows with real fronts. I will turn over a $250.00 PlatfOTm Show to a good, reliable party who has a good Freak. Can place a good Cook House, also a few more Concessions. Positively no grift. Wm. H. Smith, what are you going to do this summer? Address all mail and wires to STEVE LA GROU, care Elks’ Club, Rochestar, N. Y.

■aybow) look forward to thrlr task with dowa- ADDITIONAL ROUTES rlfbt rrpaKnaiica and diagast. (Bacalred Too Lata for Olaasifloatiaa) At the rioae of the Rbow of Wondrrt* engafa- airnt at tbr Mrtropolttaa, Rrattlr, April 0, Blair’a Comedians: Marahall, Tex., 15-BB. Euaror and Wllllr Howard Irft at onor for Mew Blau Kidge Amusement Co.: Joaesboro, Tenn., 15-17. York, where tbelr father is daagerouslr 111. For JOPUN, MISSOURI Bostwlek-Davis Shows: Kerens, Tex., 15-20. the SuDdaj perfonnam-e otbar comedians on tba Clifford Carolina Shows: Lithonia, Oa.. 15-20. bill lllled In Ibe gap. -APRIL 29 TO MAY 4-=- Central State Shows: SpartanbuK, S. 0., 15-20. Twin Beds bad its London premiere April 17, Itamroa-FIannlgan Ehows: iCORItBCnOM) Wil¬ low Springs, Mo., 13-20. uB-ese. Minnie llupree, tieorge Broad- ON MAIN STREETS. COMMENCING NEXT MONOAY, APRIL 22 ThnrstoD. Magician. R. R. Fisher, bus. mgr.: karst. Hilda Bpong, Mrs. Christiaan 1). Hemmick, (CORRECTION) iWalnut) Phllmdelpbin 15-80; fleorg’e Henry Trader, Dudley L Oatmsn, Mrs. CAN PLACE A FEATURE, PLATFORM, GRIND OR WALK Allentown, Va., 22-24; Reading 25; Uarriabarg Ib«> Wkytal, Kennstk Webb, Mrs. ITske. Mary 26^27. Alaslee, Dnrstby Donaelly, Rachel ('rotbers, THRU SHOW AND LEGITIMATE CONCESSIONS Wallick Shows: Winona. Miss., 15-20. Bebert T. Halaes, Bbelley H^l, Issiter Uuiergao, Will furnish tont outfit complete, including new (janel front, to a live Wood. Fred, Orchestra: Jeanerette, la., 15-20. Taybw Hidniea, Jose Kubeas, tirant Mitchell and Yankee Robins4>a Clri'us: Madrid. la., 20; Fonda Mrs Daisy Uumpbrtaa. showman. Fine opportunity for Tabloid, Athletic or Hawaiian Show. 22: Spirit Lake 23; Algona 24; Charles City 25: Cresco 28; Guttenberg 27. Want Talker, Grinder, Concession Workers, white Trombone, experi¬ Zarrow’s Follies: (Dixie) I'niontown, Pa.. 15-20. “SOFT DRINK” CABARETS Zarruw's American Girls: (Columbia) New Ksa- enced Liidy Dancers and colored Trap Drummer; Magician or Punch alngton. Pa., 15-20. KVmllniied fnmi pags 8.) Man to lecture and feature Freaks for 10-in-l. Will buy War Relics Zarrow'e English Daisies: (Casino) Washington, Mayor's clcTeotb boar reto will serre to sold Pa.. 15 20. tba drastic regulations of tbe new ordlaaace. If and set of Merry Widow Swings. Address Clarksville, Tenn., till Sat¬ ZaiTow’s I-ittle Bluebipis: (Lyric) jamestowa, worse esmes to worm, they are praps red U> foi urday, April 20; then Henderson; then Eldorado and best spots in the N. Y., 15 '20. low the Unoe Pf least reslataare. Zarruw's Zig Zag Town Girls: (Opera Honaa) S’saral are prepared to Wage a legal haltle. Illinois coal fields. All communications to A. P. WHITNEY. Glean, N. 1., 15-20. la tba sndeasar t# aacertala whether conatltu Deaal rights ubslale Ibe regiilathms of tbe er dlaaace. At present tbe aelaal status of tbe ordinance, which applies to skating rinks as $125 MADE well as regular cabarets. Is soman bat chaotic, aa the revord for lUy with lay so much *'poUtlral dickering" was behlni>rt>arht|)g portlim WKiTK hXHt ILLtmilUTEO CATALOOCK. of the year bsiki esea bigger tbaa |tw fegalar THE al. D. ESTE COMPANY AIR CALLIOPEf Alta Mnaufaytarart aaU DMraatsn •* Stara Ball Bama. 1‘aBtarea said It was this ability to pla<'a tS«0 Smiamom Street. PHILADELPHIA. PA. DRAWS .\LL IHt (ROWDx i<—I arte adsaaiagavusly wlthi’Ul rrganl ta PI.AYS AL'TOMAIlt OR B) araie.nsl lines which arcounte.! for the erer la rrraalng lui pf hrailllne acts lielug bkr<1 by FOR THE ROYAL RUBY HAND fWO SrvlK.s FOR IN rantaxi-s. •'Wbea headliners owIDF OR Ol IMDi. PI.aYIM, tbe cmtiyd €»f this elreult," Ite ••wnllaur'd. "they WANTED WANTED think a gra-al many times before they dream of Marry-Oi>-R/ft. wide; 7K ft. high Cigar Stores ^ at loop. 2 to 12 outfits can be in- Shooting Galleries stalled in any room or tent. Each Skating Rinks set up in 30 minutes. Weight, WANTED Storerooms crated, 600 lbs.; in three pactions. Shipped anywhere by exrscss. LaBelle Otria Co. and her Mexican Troupe, Laura Holmes, Bettie Baldwin, Hihehlsa, Jessie Russell and Sisters, telegraph C. H. Buckley. Wanted for the Parker Shows—Shows of merit. We furnish the fronts . and tops all complete. Can use good Trainmen and Concessions of all kinds. E. L. WILLIAMS, Manager, Raton, N. Mex.

is the earning capacity of Whirl-O-Ball. A real money getter.* The investment required is very moderate in view of the large profits. It’e lAST CALL LAST CALL the new proposition that “cleans up” big. Whirl-O-Ball is new—just out! Sign and mail the coupon below—or send a postcard—for catalog'and OPEN NEWARK. N. SATURDAY, APRIL 20TH. SEVEN (7) BIG DAYS. GROUNDS, SOUTH AND PACIFIC STREETS. prices today. The season to “cash in” is at hand. Act—now. All those holding Contracts, kindly report April 18th. CAN PLACE THE FOL¬ 96 S. Capitol Ave., LOWING CONCESSIONS: FREE ACT, one more Feature Show, a good Wrestler who can handle All Comers, complete outfit furnished. Experienced BRIANT SPECIALTY CO •f INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Merry-Go-Round Men and Ferris Wheel Men. Toy Wheel and Japanese Wheel still open. COME ON. GOOD SALARY. OTHER CONCESSIONS WANTED. WIRE OR ’PHONE, Mulb. 2818. JOSEPH ZARRA, Mgr., 142 Market 8L, Room 306. ORIOLE EXPOSITION SHOWS Opening at Baltiinore, Md., Saturday, April 27tli Auspices Jr. O. U. A. M. Three weeks to follow in best spots in city. Want 8how^ anchconcessions. Stock wheels and ball games open. Want diving girls, Hawaiian Troupe, plant, and athletic people. Want help in all departments. Can place w'hite or coioi^ band. Write, wire or call JOS. F. WARINtl, 21t) No, Clay 8t., Baltimore, Md. Our Balto. sputa are positively maidens. CALL-CALL HEINZ BROS.’ SHOWS OPEN AT KEOKUK, IOWA, APRIL 20 WANT for OllClirl'l Juk tWuid. TmoilMiiu.. dulrul. Haxnf4ii4m Atblria. rAXACriU. 63.% R. BIG PROFITS COUPON Ht. Chtewn. ni.. unUI April 19; mfln that KFJJKfK. IWA. WANT Wmtim. .» will fumU» .-.awM* ouMt for Man thal ran run .UhMlr kIum ; Wurktna Mrn, Talk.r. T1.4ih Hwlirr*. Yi.iiia laily fr\ira Ikwiliic Allry. Kutli I'.anl. Fnill MY.rr* I>.,ll \Mi.»l, n'k*, Si.r'l Bend FREE Whlrl-O-Ball catalog and price UW to U>e addnw wzittm la Uie awiSlB faalOTr. Shaalnx (kallrry, ItrfrMluiu.ii Maiida, Hi.i,. I.a. Va-e Winal, l’< allr. n*. li 1111 Ymi Win. Ball Ifain.' 1*. W. pujr UU) Itaxlwl Hquan-. A/Mr<« HilNZ BR06.' »N0W», KaMok, lawa.