CIRCUS
Price, 10 Cents. Volume XVI. No. 4. CINCINNATI, JANUARY 23,1904. Per Year. $4.00
J. ALBERT YOUNG, Manager Chase's Theatre* Baltimore Md. TH£ BILLBOARD
George C. Olancy, manager of the Bben Hold- ley. Th« will leavM to Mm Je*el« T. 8yk«i en Company, and Mrs. Isabelle Walker, a mem- three-fourths of the estate, and the remaining ber of the same company, were married re- fourth to his brother, Albert Sykes, of St. cently at Louisville, Ky., and spent their honey- James, L. I. moon at St Louis. Mr. W. B. Patton will next season :be. seen aa Mabel Tallaferro, who has long been known John Hale in his own peculiar play, The Last as one of the best child actresses on the stage, Rose of Summer. He is also author of The and who recently acted her first "grown-up" Minister's Son, The Little Homestead, A Sly part, may be a star. If she Is, Clyde Fitch Old Fox, Royal Rags and a number of Eastern will write a play for her. successes. The tour will be under the personal was previously a vaudeville house. The theatre The cast of When Louis XI. was King reads: management of J. M. Stout, who has been asso- WEBER
tbraa plays, Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall, lu been effective but of a telling nature on more will close their New York Music Hall for the ford, Pa., owner, la to Olean making e-rrsnjfwj' which she scored a dramatic triumph In New than one occasion. The Western Uncle To 01 season and send the company out on the road, meuts to keep the house open while fjie -neeiSeav Tori; When Knighthood Was In Flower, from Co., directed by Frank C. Cooper, with Harry opening at the Globe in Boston. improvements are being made. . the pen of the author of Dorothy Vernon, and Nye in advance, has rounded out Its twenty- Manager J. C. Sodiul, who has been running Positive announcement is made that Willia'fn M Juliet. Miss Galland will appear la the third week, the last three weeks principally in the Columbia Theatre at St. Paul, Minn., an- J, Gilmore will erect,a $200,000, fireproof play- houses controlled by J. C. Williamson, a vet- Iowa. Considering the fact that one of the nounces that he will erect a new variety thea- house at Eighth and Arch Streets, Phlladelphiti., eran Australian manager and a life-long friend native industries of the state is the manu- tre In the spring to cost $40,000. Pa., on the site of the store formerly occupied of' Charles Major, author of the two books In facturing 'of Uncle Tom attractions, the state Hu L. Brinkley, of Memphis, Tenn., aii'l by Marks Brothers. It Is to be finished la which the play material was found. being "Tommed" to death In consequence, and president of the Lyceum Theatre Company of time for the beginning of next season. Richard Harding Davls's new comedy of Am- being an alien organization of the state, the that city, died, Jan. 7, at his home as the Boston, Mass., suffered considerable damage erican life, Banson's Folly, was produced at the Western company was treated very kindly result of an operation for appendicitis. from the blizzard of Sunday and Monday of Providence Opera House, Providence, it. I., Jan. financially, business being away above the aver- Owing to the close of the Kleyia Theatre at last week. The Tremonf Theatre and the ftmsJ 11, before large and brilliant audience. The age being done by theatres in the cities it- vis- Tip ton, Ind., that city will be deprived of the- Opera House were forced to close both, damji comedy abounds In wholesome humor and Is not ited. In Ottumwa It turned people away, and atrical entertainments until the opening of the The production of Sky Farm at Music, Hall wa* devoid of pathos. It gives Robert Edeson, tbi> holds a five years' record for number of tickets new Martz, now in course of construction. given in street clothes with no scenery. star, a chance to add to his laurels, as In the soid for one performance. This company is Work on the Armory Theatre at Corry, Pa., Mr. M. E. Rice, owner and manager of the role of Lieut. Ranson, the son of a millionaire en route East. The balance of the season will has b£en delayed some time on account of heavy Huntington Theatre, Huntington, W. Va., has senator, Jie is able to appear to great advantage. be spent east of Pittsburg, and Includes a tour remodeled his theatre throughout and put it Sandol Mlllikin, as winsome and charming as of Canada. in good shape for the convenience of his par ever, received a hearty welcome in the leading trons. He has been in the show business most woman's role. Her portrayal of the character PLAYHOUSES. 11 his life and knows what the people want of Mary, daughter of "Jeff" Gahill, a post At Wallack's Theatre, New York, one author trader, was admirable. Her love scenes with The Athens (O.) Opera House was closed for has held the boards there for a year, that au- Mr. Edeson were particularly effective. Mr. week of 4-9. » thor being George Ade. Just a year ago his Bavte, his wife and party were among the spec- The New Crawford Theatre at Topeka, Kan., opera, The Sultan of Sulu, was produced, then tators. opened Jan. 14. came Peggy from Paris, and then The. County William Paversham was enthusiastically greet- The Columbia Theatre at St. Paul has been Chairman, who is still running for office and ed by an overflow audience at the Park The- closed for the season. Amusement there. atre, Boston, Mass., Jan. 5, in the new four-act Music Hall at Pawtucket, it. I., has been Charles H. Smith, the new manager of the play by Gladys Unger, Mr. Sheridan. -The piny purchased by B. F. Keith. Midland Theatre at Fort Dodge, Iowa, la a Is founded upon dramatic incidents in the life Business at the Grand in Portsmouth, 0., well-known newspaper man and has had ten of the great dramatist, Richard Brlnsley Sheri- lias been above the average. years' experience in a managerial capacity, dan. The scene Is- the country, estate of the Alexandria, Ind., after Jan. 17, will be closed uavlng formerly been in charge of the old FesSr Sherldans at Wanstead. All the characters are to Sunday night performances. ler Opera House, which was closed, when ti;e historical. In the character of Esther, Miss Dunn's Star Theatre at Philadelphia, Pa., .vlidland was opened. Mabel Roebuck made her first appearance as Mr. will change to burlesque Feb. 1. It is reported that there has been a hitch in Faversham's leading lady. She represented very Frank Trump has resigned as electrician of the transfer of the lease of the Columbia and commenaably the Dean of Winchester's daugh- the Darling Theatre, Johnston, N. Y. the Globe Theatres at Boston, Mass., by Weber ter, who became Sheridan's second wife. The A large steel curtain is being placed in My- & Fields, the Brigha'm Estate wishing to hold character of Kitty Montmorency, a celebrated sor's Grand Opera House at Muncfe, Ind. them to their original contract. . It is prob- London actress of the period, was portrayed by The Elks of Troy, 0., propose to erect an able that the transfer of the Globe to Stair & beautiful Dorothy Dorr. Charles Harbury played opera house and club room at that place. vVilbur will be adjusted early. Mr. Rundle, an irate husband. There Is talk of building a new, up-to-date Manager N. A. Wilkinson announces that a Sydney Rosenfeld will organize a stock com- theatre at Taylorville, 111., this summer.' new theatre will surely be ready in Mt. Sterl- pany In New York City and he has obtained the Manager Nell, of Nell's Theatre at Peru, ing, Ky., by Sept. 1, to take the place of,the lease of a Broadway theatre in New York for a Ind., will greatly improve his house shortly. New Grand which was recently destroyed by term ot years. The new enterprise will be The opera house at Owosso, Mich., is to be Hre. Mr. Wilkinson will transfer all his book- launched some time in February. The company, overhauled by Arthur Hart, of Manistee, Mich. ings to the Masonic Theatre, where he can play which is nearly complete, will be composed of The stage hands of the Calumet Theatre at .ill companies to advantage but will have to use some of the best actors in America. It will be- Marquette, Mich., are being drilled to fight fire. the house scenery. gin operations with a Shakespeare play, but -The regular dramatic season opens in S'heedv's Fire drills similar to those in vogue in many this will be kept on for one week only, and Bijou Theatre at New Bedford, Mass., Jan. 2,~>. public schools are to be adopted in the theatres then Mr. Rosenfeld will produce a new play by Exit signs and automatic sprinklers are be- Miss Clara Belcher, under the managemen) of Davenport, Iowa. This drill will be gone William Dean Howells. This is expected to ing put in the Bucklin Opera House, Elkhart, Ind. of W. M. Belcher, In a repertoire of standard through with at matinees and in order to insure last four weeks, and then will come a revival The manager of the Homer (111.) Opera House plays, is winning the encomiums of press aii'l a full house the managers will ask th« city of some of the old Wallack successes, such as has opened a roller skating ring in the build- public everywhere. missionaries to invite the poor children to fll-1 Ours, Captain of the Watch and Still Waters ing. the gallery. The people will then be asked to Run Deep. The next production will be a new The opera house at Greensburg, Ind., has snow. When finished it will be run under the retire as expeditiously as possible. play by Mark Twain, to be followed by some Geo. H. Verbeck, president of the Ver-beck of the comedies of Shakespeare. Mr. Rosenfeld been closed, as it was decided that it was not management of the Verbeck Amusement Co. safe. Owing to the closing of the Globe Theatre at Amusement Company, of Oil City, Pa., declares will also produce a new play by Marguerite Mer- Anderson, Ind., has passed an ordinance Hamilton, O., 'that building may be made » he will erect a theatre In Bast Liverpool, O., ington. against crys tending to create a panic in the- new house. It is proposed to make it a second aext spring and have it running by August, Miss Amelia Blngham gave her annual atres. floor house by dropping the stage and parquet providing he can get a suitable site. He now production at the Knickerbocker Theatre, New Four firemen have been stationed in the Cham- Manager Crater, manager of the City Opera has theatres in many cities. He is anxious to York, this season. On Jan. 18 she produced paign (111.) Opera House and an asbestos cur- House at Newcomerstown, O., has decided t< interest local capital, but says he will go it Olympe, a romantic drama by Pierre Decour- tain installed. close the house until Feb. 1, on account of the alone if none care to invest with him. celle, suggested by the novel of Alexander A new opera house may be built at Oberlln, mi.-s and shops being shut down until that date Atlanta (Ga.) Local No. 41 of the Inter- Dumas. It Is said that the production WHS 0., the general opinion being that the old oue The new German Theatre at Cleveland, O., national Association of Theatrical Stage Em- given on a large scale, the time being that of is inadequate. is well under way and is almost completed ployes recently elected officers as follows: How- Louis XV. In Miss Blngham's support were the The Athens (O.) Opera House has been re- The stage seems to be a large affair, whilt ard Norman, president; L. C. Holloway, viw- Misses Bijou Fernandez, Adelyn Wesley, Louise leased by Slaughter, Flnsterwald & Hedges for the general outside appearance of the theatre president; Arthur Swope, recording secretary; Galloway, Ivy Troutman, Edith Hlnkle, Jean another year. is splendid. John M. McMillan, financial secretary; I.oois Hayden. Messrs, Henry Woodruff, J. H. Gll- The sale of standing room has been stopped A new stage lighting lantern has recentl.\ Henderson, treasurer, and Frank Standard, mour, W. L. Abingdon, Edgar L. Davenport. by Manager Flatterer of the Academy of Music, been Invented by Prof. J. C. Oarraway, whiel sergeant at arms. Myron Calice, Basil West, Charles Eayne, Thos. Hagerstown, Md. he claims to be extremely piactlcal, awl h< News has leaked out of a big deal on hand, F. Fallen. Harry Hyde, Harold M. Shaw, Geo. Coe's Opera House at Mlddlesport, O., which prophesies that it will revolutionize the art af as a result of which the Messrs. Shubert will F. Schaeffer. H. S. Marvin, Gilbert Heron, Fred was closed Dec. 3, reopened Jan. 14 with A stage effects. form a large musical .organization for a long Herford, Ralph Stillway, Frank Fullham, Ful- Break for Liberty. A councilman of Cumberland, Md., wants th< run at the Garrick Theatre in Chicago next ton Howell, Sherman, St. John, Dowd, Stuton, Staub's Theatre at Knoxville, Tenn., Is re- Academy of Music which the city owns an< summer. De Wolf Hopper will start off with and Raider. ported to be playing to the most successful which is the only theatre In the city, turnei revivals of Wang and Dr. Syntax. Hi» run at The Why Women Sin Company are now ia\ business in its history. into a public and private office building, claim this house is expected to last for three month* their sixteenth week and are doing an enormous The Lexington (Ky.) Auditorium Company ing that it is unsafe. or so, beginning some, time in June. business. New Year's Day at Elmlra, matinee has recently organized to" build a new opera Mr. Archie H. Ellis, manager of Hyde anr" According to an agreement house managers and night the house- was packed. The new house to cost $30,000. Behman's Adams Street house at Brooklyn and owners in Baltimore, Md., the Ooiole, Hol- house at Waverly, N, Y., was opened Jan. 2, The old Dockstader Theatre at Wilmington, N. Y., has been very sick with erysipelas, am '.iday Street and Monumental Theatres have to fl,495. The company opened the Fnrm?iv' Del., was recently opened as a burlesque house, Is reported to be unable to attend to the man ben closed. The conference was, held in the Theatre at Warsaw, N. Y., which Is one of the, but proved unprofitable. agement of his house. mayor's office at the request of the managers coziest houses of Its size In the state. Prices It is intimated that $50,000 will be spent in The new Armory and Auditorium at For: and owners to meet there and discuss the situa- range from 75 cents to $2 a seat. The boxes, Philadelphia, Pa., for improvements on the Dodge, la., will open Feb. 4. Governor Cum tion. The other houses meet with the require- •were- auctioned off at $10 and $20. Standing theatres of that city. mins and other state officers will be present ments of the fire ordinance and will remain room admission was refused. This play Is The Orpheum Theatre at San Antonio, Tex., The house was built by popular subscription am open. making Its initial appearance through New opened last week as a ten cent vaudeville house. has a seating capacity of 1,500. Oliver Keatler, of Marlon, Ind., fox w*ae York, State. The press and public are unani- It bids fair to succeed. Fred F. Flelck, manager of the Manfaattai time assistant treasurer >at the Indiana Theatre, mous in their praise of both production and The Curtis Theatre at Denver, Col., was Theatre, Norfolk, Va., was Indicted by tho uae been promoted to the position of treasure?, cast. Thomas D. Morrow replaces Mr. W. O. closed week of 18-23 to admit of Improvements grand jury Jan. 4, for refereelng an alleged L. B. Patterson having resigned Mr. Kestler Edmunds as manager. Mr. Edmunds goes to in the seating capacity. prize fight at the theatre on Jan. 1 betweei Is well known In Marion, and has a promtelag the If Women Were Men Company. William The Waynesboro (Pa.) Academy of Music has Mattle Matthews and Frank Tyson. future. He has not been in the employ of the A. Dillon Joined the company at Oswego and been improved, particularly the stage, and It Is A red-hot legal fight was recently on at Des theatre people very long, but hasr succeeded to also has the sequel to How Old Is Ann, namely now a cozy little playhouse. Molnes, Iowa, to determine whether or not winning their confidence. He Is accommodat- called Mary Ann, which Is making the hit of The New Greenwall Opera House at New Or- Manager Connolley, of the Mirror Theatre, now ing and has many friends. the show. leans, La., will be used bythe Baldwin-Melville under the Stair & Havlin management, has a The Lycoming Opera House at WilHamgport, Charles H, Yale, proprietor of the Devil's Stock Company next season. right to open for Sunday performances. Pa., has passed into tjbe control of Fredj M. Auction and other attractions, desires to call The mills In the East making asbestos cur- Hetrlck's Theatre at Chanute, Kan., opener Lamade. an old newspaper man. The present the attention of managers of theatres, owners tains are being run day and night to fill orders Jan. 18 with the G'rau Opera Company in E management, Messrs. Flsk & Beftber^ have, a for curtains for Western theatres. Capitan. The house was sold out a week be lease which will not expire until August nest. of printing houses and the theatrical profession The manager of the Grand Opera House at fore at $5 a seat. The house cost $50,000, anc The house under their management has bfceu in general that a party under the names of Madison, Ind., has canceled most of his at-, Chanute is justly proud of her new theatre. brought up to a high standard. The- profession Clay Anderson, Harry A. Powers and Fred A. tractions and is booking a higher class. The Grand Opera House of Oshkosh, Wls. will find it, however, a pleasure to do business Vincent is posing as an agent of the Yale at- The new theatre at Cleveland, O., built by has come to the front under the able manage with their successor, as he is a gentlema^.. l»i tractions. At Ft. Wayne, Ind., and Cincinnati. Klaw & Erlanger Is coming along nicely, an*! ment of J. E. Williams, and several show man every sense of the word. 0., this party ordered from local printing will undoubtedly soon be ready for opening. agers have made excellent reports of the busi- The Willson Opera House at Webster City, houses various amounts of printing, and after, Nat C. Goodwin has offered his services as a, ness and treatment they met with In Oshkosh Towa, has been closed and all engagements^ for getting a quantity of same decamped; leaving; volunteer to give a benefit performance In Chi- M. Reis has leased the Grand Opera House the balance of the season canceled. This-'action the. balance In the printer's hands. It has also cago for the assistance of the Iroquois fire at Reading, Pa., and will take possession next is taken by Manager Heron and the owner ?f been learned that he visited Marlon, Ind., under sufferers. season. He will then control both the Grant' the property, Mr. Wilson, believing that? tpe the same guise. It is believed that this Is the Albert Reiniger recently resigned as manager and the Temple. Radical changes will br aversion of the public against attending public same party who at Goshen, Ind., on Dec. 18, of the Grand Opera House at Portsmouth, 0.. made in the Grand In the wny of improvements entertainments at houses not fully protected one day ahead of the play date of the Devil's to accept a position with the Great Lafayette The contract for the building of the Dicksor against fire is an element that will militate Auction Company there, went to the postofflce, Company. & Talbott Theatre at Dayton, 0., has been let- •igalnst business the balance of the season and .demanded and received the entire company's Manager Wm. Kerr, of the Kerr Opera House to an Indianapolis contractor. The structun this action was deemed best. mail. In this mall was a notification from the at Hastings, Neb., will overhaul his house In and grounds will cost $200,000. It Is hoped to Sydney flosenfeld announces that the Savoy Adams Express Company at Goshen of the ar- the spring and open the same as a new house, have it completed by the opening of next sea- Theatre, New York, would be turned over to rival- of a portion of an electric calcium ap- in August. son. him Feb. 15 for bis Twentieth Century Stock Co- paratus1 . The party In question presented this Many playhouses In North Carolina and neigh- By a vote of eighteen to three, the director? Kla first production will be Much Ado Abftiit Order at the express office and was given the boring states are suffering from the sudden, of the Brooklyn Academy of Music, which wa^ Nothing, with Jessie Mlllward as Beatrice- package, and from the contents of the stolen calling in of a number of shows which had! burned to the ground a month ago, decided re- Among other players signed «re. Florence Kahn, mail of the company became acquainted with been booked. cently not to rebuild on the old Montague Street Lizzie Hudson Collier, Ann Warrlngton, Car- the names and business of same and has used It is said that the recent Chicago disaster- site. A new academy on a new site -will be lotta Nlllson, Tyrone Power, Boyd Putnam, them In various cities and towns where the will necessitate the changing of schedules of built. Henry Stockbrldge, Frank Hatch, Robert .P^y- company has no date or intention- of playing to companies playing in all parts of the Northwest Richmond, Ind., is to have a new playhonsr ton Glbbs and Charles Kemp, . , furttier his schemes to defraud. Mr. Yale states and Canada. The Gennet Theatre, built five years ago. Is to The shareholders of the St. John" (NT *;) ' that the party in question is an imposter and Changes are being made in the Avenue The- be completely reconstructed. It will be one of Opera House Co, held their annual meetjjig, has no, connection with any of his attraction*. atre at Louisville, Ky., to meet the require- the most complete theatres in the state. Irr Jan. 7, and re-elected A. 0. Skinner, president; The matter of obtaining the company's mail ments of an ordinance which is being prepared J. Swisher is to be the manager, succeeding J. F. Doekrill, first vice-president; John Mitch- Wrongfully is now in the hands of the United in that city. Omar G. Murray. ell, second vice-president, and the following States Postal authorities. Walter Stone has succeeded Albert Benlger T. D. Hussey, the hustling manager of tho directors: P. J. Mooney, fas. M. KlnneTv M,, Notes from Al W. Martin's Enterprises. The as stage manager at the Grand Opera House at- new Grand Opera House at Stanberry, Mo. E. W. Paul, Dr. G. A. B, Addy, J. Fred- Paynfl. Eastern Uncle Tom's Cabin Company's opening Portsmouth, 0. The latter has joined the Great writes that business has been excellent ever W. G. Selmon and W. A. McGinley. The doc- Ort Proctor's Fifty-eighth Street, New York, was Lafayette Company. since the house opened Dec. 11. with the Game tors subsequently elected Messrs. A. O. Sjfrla- only fair, owing to the slump that fastened its A first class summer theatre will be built at Keeper. Mr. Hussey has booked quite a list ner, J. F. Doekrill and John MfMhell a* ,« tentacles on things theatrical that week in Owensboro, Ky., by the street car company of of good attractions, board of management, with J. Fred Payne as New York as elsewhere. After the first per- that place. It will cost $5,000 and will have Price of admission to the galleries of some of secretary. ..' . ? formance "business built up with every succeed- a seating capacity of 1,250. the Philadelphia (Pa.) theatres has been raised The agitation of a new opera house •prfrpodri- ing one. closing the. engagement Saturday mat- It is reported that J. W. Coast, of Olean, Ten cent seats are now fifteen cents; fifteen tion at Marshall, Mich., has received? a^fed inee and night to the utmost capacity of this N. Y., will erect a new theatre in Olean; seat- cent seats are going at twenty-five cents, and impetus since the Chicago flre. There was tjUc, capacious playhouse. This attraction Is now up Ing capacity, 1,500; a theatre that will be up the twenty-five cent gallery seats have been some time ago, of remodeling the Eagle Of era New England way on a four weeks' tour of the to date In every manner. raised to fifty cents. House lowering the main audftorWm te tfit principal cities one nights, the balance of the Mr. Edwin H. Flagg has succeeded Messrs. During the Brooke Band Concert at Dixon second floor and providing more an* he*«e' season's tour being devoted to week stands ex- Turregano & O'Shea In the management of the 111., the management of the opera house in- exits, but the deal fell through, Itis esrtmfftad clusively, beginning in Brooklyn. This com- Rapides Opera House at Alexandria, La. He vited the mayor, alderman and fire marshal to that with the expenditure of $-KM»0 to *UM)©0 ' pany -has just rounded out the twentieth week is now booking for 1904-05. inspect me safety of the house in regard to the present house could be ,re«wf8tw«;t|f& ano pa* 1 of the present season, the roster remaining Manager Al Hayman, of the Savoy Theatre, fire, and they pronounced it safe and in first on a pir wl* the theatrls of ^fr- ' wraotica--. th« same as at th« opening stand; New York, on the 8th dismissed the audience class shape iii every detail. it is Jikely that a larpr treraj • The-tour te< directed by Edward S. Martin, with which had come to see Glad of It on account of The Olean Opera House, Glean, N. Y.. was and a» entirely new house built. H< W. Link In advance. Mr. Link's work in a leaky gas main In the street. closed by the fire marshal on account of defec- The handsome ne-*r Blinu Tfaeatte T$ heralding the work of the big one has not only Weber & Fields deny the report that they tive fire escapes, etc. M. W. Wagner, of Brad- [fort Ind., to almost flntthed. "The W. THE BILLBOARD
«ct Co., of Chicago, have completed the deco- Auditorium, been a paying investment, at least the valuation of $2D,000 was placed on each of own to teach. Shortly after this he moTed tt> ratioag. and Mr. Caldwell, of the Sossman & for any great length of time. It was originally the two hits, Bedelia and Soko. Norfolk, where his real work as a compcgefc t»andt» Co., Is now placing the scenery. Mr. Intended for a recital hall, and many of the Mons. Charley, of The French Opera Com- began, and where he took up studies In com- Caidwell also placed tile scenery In the old svorlu s most distinguished artists have appear- pany of New Orleans, La., is in New York fo- position and harmony, seriously. His prolific Columbia Theatre iii 1S92. The opening attrac- ed there, but Toledo's music-loving people were the purpose of securing the copyright privileges and excellent musical output having been no- tion, Henry W. Savage's Prince of Piiseu ,Co., not sufficient in number, and it has since run on several new plays. He will present some ticed by a well known New York firm, Mr. has been dated for Jan. 22. Mr. Langebraue the gauntlet of everything,, from comic opera new plays at a very early date. Casey was encouraged to come up to that city states that he lias but little open time remain- to prize fights. When Mr. Irish assumed con- Will M. Cressy, the author of several suc- and settle permanently among the foremort ing unfilled, and that the outlook for business trol of the building, a year or so ago, he spent cessful vaudeville sketches, in collaboration musical workers of the day. In addition to the iu the new theatre is very flattering. considerable money beautifying the theatre, and with Max Faetkenheuer, has completed a musi- two great song successes mentioned at the be- A copy of an old Cedar Rapids (Iowa) paper succeeded that far. The name was changed cal comedy called Hi Lowe, which is to be ginning of this account, Mr. Casey has had published twenty-one years ago reveals some from the Auditorium to the Savoy, and several brought out on a big scale next season. many- other hits, the best known among which interesting history of the stage in Iowa. From managers gained experience and lost money Max Plohn has' disposed of his rights in The are All That Glitters Is Not Gold, You'll Know, the one issue we glean that tue Lights 'o Lon- flirting with Dame Fortune there. The place Telephone Girl Company to Chas. Rlggs and his a dainty lovfl' song; She's All My Own, a very don was in a bad wreck near Cedar Falls and was not constructed properly for theatrical pur- brother, Ed Plohn, who was formerly treasurer catchy and popular waltz song; A Trip Through one of the members was killed and several poses, and every effort was a failure. of Macauley's Theatre at Louisville, Ky. The Dixie, an instrumental novelty which intro- others injured. The company was taken to The Bell Opera House at Benton Harbo", company is now playing the Pacific Coast. duces many well known and dearly loved South- Cedar Rapids where it laid up a week awaiting Mich., changed ownership recently, Geo 1 . Mills The Northwest is taking a lively interest In ern airs; The Passion Flower, Little Alligator duplicate scenery from New York, the equip- selling his interest in the building to !io Dr. Miss Esther Osborn, a well-known vocalist of Bait, a stirring march called Right of Way. ment of the piece being destroyed in the wreck. John Bell estate. Dr. Bell was one of the old- Minneapolis, who left for New York Jan. 15 Little Sally Brown, and The Gretna Green It is also noticed that Hearts of Oak was being est citizens of that place and was liked and for a few days visit before sailing for Stock- Waltzes, which have been taken up universally offered theatre-goers then as now and under holm, where she will become a member of the by the best bands and orchestras. His newest the management of that grand old nestor of Royal Opera Company. and latest ballad, Take Me Back to Old Vir- the stage, James A. Hearne. The stock*company at the French Opera House ginia, is considered to be Mr. Casey's very best The contract was awarded to Cranberry & at New Orleans, La., numbers M. Mont- song effort; it introduce* in the chorus the well Neuhaus for asbestos curtains for. Heuek's, clair, M. Leon Mery, M. Leroux, M. Maillard, loved melody.. Carry Me Back to Old Virginia, People's and, the Lyceum Theatres, Cincinnati. M. Verande, M. Launay, M. Marc, Mine, Mice, and Js destined to become even as popular aa The three curtains will cost $l,00u and will be Mme. Marcelle Olivier, Mme. Deinenthe, Mine. his famous Sing Me a Song of the South. Four In place in ten days. That for Heuck's The- Fouquet-Verande and Mme. Ritter. new songs which are now in press are The Wolf atre will be 30 feet 4 inches high and 42 feet The Hackensac Piano Manufacturing Com- and the Lamb, Annabelle, Let U» Forget and 4 inches wide; that for People's will be 26 feet pany, of New Orleans, La., Fred Schmidt, Riding on the Old L Train. 8 inches hiifh ana 30 feet 3 inches wide, with manager, has just published a new song, en- a drapery of 14 feet, and that for the Lyceum titled My Louisiana Coon, and from present HUTSTBELS. 26 feet high and 32 feet 7 inches wide. There indications the sale will be large. Miss Flora Gideon's Minstrels, of Peru, Ind., recently will be two and five-eighths pounds of asbestos Parker, of the Baldwin-Melville Stock Company. disbanded. to the square inch and the curtains will run Frau Cosima Wagner has already begun to Quinlan & Wall report a success throughout on steel cables with copper guides, so that carry out her threat to boycott the singers who the South. with six turns of the handles they can be run took part in Herr Conried's production of Par- The Elks of Benton Harbor, Mich., will give down by one man. sifal at the Metropolitan Opera House, New a minstrel sjbow Jan. 22-23. Oscar Hammerstein has given up the idea of York. She has announced the engagement of Al. G. Field's Minstrels is reported to have making his . ictoria Theatre in New York a Fritz Remond, of the Court Theatre at Carls- turned 200 away at Bradford, Pa., Jan. 7. success as a high-class theatre, and, beginning ruhe, to sing Parsifal this year instead of Herr It is reported that the Great Barlow Mlnstrela with the first of the mouth, will establish an Burgstaller. closed for the season at Champaign, 111., Jan. entirely new policy there. The house is to be Miss Ida Stanhope, who represents Atlanta 9. somewhat altered and made over into a first- in the song of the cities of the Prince of Pll- The Big "4" Minstrel Company was recently class music hall, conducted on the lines of tue sen, it Is stated, has been communicated with organized at Louisiana, Mo., to play the neigh- London halls, where variety entertainment!, by J. J. Hannerty, the official poster designer combining the best that is procurable iu vaude- boring towns-. ville, is given. There will be drinking and of the World's Fair, asking her for a number Dan S. Holt, of Barlow's Minstrels, was re smoking. Mr. Hammerstein says he will change of photographs, as he considers her just what cenitly taken, seriously ill with pneumonia af his bills weekly and will also cut the prices is wanted as Charles Frohman, by the appropriately named "Greater."1 The musical In which Pomeroy is located as follows: "Ten- West at present and will return Knst in Marcii, way, was so pleased with this song that he act of the Mignanl Family and the Darktown der the Governor use of Pomeroy Opera House having received some very flattering offers has sent it to Seymour Hicks, with instructions Circus and Menagerie have been pleasing Im- for use of legislature." The representative from Eastern managers. to have it introduced into a new production in mensely. appreciating a good Joke wired back: "Propo London. Doc Waddell, general agent Ted B. Faust's »ition accepted. Ship opera house at once." esteemed by high and low. H'i had been the Nevada citizens are raising a fund of $10,000 Minstrels, writes: "The reports of yellow fev«r, While a select dance was in progress in first village president and just previrw. to Ms for the purpose of sending the Nevada State hard times, cotton worm devastation and *> Kale's Hall, Mohonoy City, Pa., New Year's death was mayor of the city. He to-k great Band to the World's Fair as an attraction. fruit crop in Texas does not frighten us. We night, a small fire caused a stampede among pride in the house named for him, and it was The band is composed of 40 musicians and is tour Texas. The fact Is, a good, clean effec- ' the ladies present. They made a rush for the lis regret that he did not .>wn ail of it. Thn reckoned as one of the strongest musical organ- tive show need not fear any circuit or terri- doors, but uieir flight was frustrated by the deal was mostly a matter of. sr.atlineut on the izations in the West. At the close of the tory. 'Grip' Rogers, the comedian and dancer, efforts of several men in the gathering. The part of his relatives. Fr?d Collins, ;i nephew exposition it is intended to make an eastern has been christened The Dixie Butte^flv. '«o>- excrement occurred in the same building oc- >f the Doctor,, will be an active member in tour and visit fifteen of the largest cities as Carr has bought another New Hampshire sum- cupied by Kair's Theatre, where an audience ot the control of the house as soon as his term an advertisement for Nevada. mer place." - 1,500 people were witnessing the evening per- expires as sheriff of the county. Mr. Fred Fel- Alfred G. Robyn, Whose many and delightful That th« old cry, the days of minstrelsy are formance of Mary Emerson, in The Majesty an< ton will continue as manager. „ A number of compositions are led by his international suc- past and the days of the end-man with his th« Maid. Manager Quirk, taking in the situ- improvements will be made. Some new ar- cess, Answer, has recently written a new love superannuated "gags" and the Interlocutor ation immediately, had the orchestra play >» rangements will be made in the boxes; a row ballad which he feels will eclipse even the with his highly colored announcements are lively tune to drown the noise of the stampede >f seats will be removed to miike a new aisle. above 1" popularity. It is entitled I've Nothing numbered, Is untrue is best proven by the plans and to keep the audience unaware of the in- Che house was inspected by the fire patrol and New to Say. Two other new songs by Mr. of John W. Vogel. owner and manager of John cident. Had the alarm been given a theatre •renounced all right. Robyn, who Is considered one of the best ballad W. Vogel's Big Minstrels. Vogel, whose narae catastrophe might have resulted. writers of the times, are 'Tis All I Ask and stands for all that Implies perfection In the The asbestos curtains in the Brooklyn the- We'll Live in a World of Our Own, Dear, both matter of progressive modern minstrelsy, ia atres all stood the official tests. Two of the MUSICAL. of which promise great success. now having overhauled and constructed at the theatres have each two asbestos curtains. The King William conferred the medal of art and Although out three seasons. Dolly Varden Jackson & Sharp Car Works in Wilmington, gallery of the Unique Theatre has been closet; science on Mmo. Schumann-Hoink Jan. 13. and its fascinating star. Lulu G'laser, are enjoy- Del., his new transportation section for the au4 the balance- of the seating capacity has been Manager Conrind has given his third perform- ing their first Coast engagement. They have coming season. Up to the present season Man- limited. The Amphion first gallery has been ance of Parsifal successfully in New York. played to the capacity of the Columbia The- ager Vogel hag satisfied himself with two cars. closed and the balcony seating capacity has Edwaru J. Connelly retired from the Fritz! atre in San Francisco for two weeks. By an One of them Is his private palace car "Flora," been limited. The galleries in Blaney's The- ^cheff Opera Company at the close of the New odd coincidence another Stange & Edward's for which he refused $60,000 from the late atre have -been closed. Additional stairways York run. success. When Johnny Comes Marching Home, President McKinley, who sought to hare this have been ordered to be placed in the Park J. R. Barton's Orchestra has been engaged is also to have, this season, its first introduc- car as his own for private and presidential Theatre; Pa> ton's Lee Avenue Theatre gal- for its tenth season at a leading hotel In Hot tion to California audiences. It will be pro- trips. This car, which has already been de- lery has been closed and the balcony limited to Springs, Ark. duced at the new Tivoli Opera House during scribed In detail in The Billboard, measures one, half its seating capacity. The gallery of Owing to error in booking the Wilbur Opera this month, where It will be given a most elab- 75 feet over all, and In the matter of equip- the Star has been ordered limited in its seat- '.Company had three days' off at Bradford, Pa., orate production. ment by far surpasses any private car In the ing capacity. The Phillips Lyceum gallery has week of Jan. 4. Robert Hood Bowers has arrived at his home United States, with the possible exception of been ordered closed. The Mendelssohn bust won at the Baltimore in Chambersburg, Pa., after a sojourn of sev- two, which are owned by leading railroad Col. C. M. Futterer has been managing the Saengerfest will be unveiled May 30 by the eral months in San Francisco. Mr. Bowers magnates. Though American to the backbone. Academy of Music at Hagerstown, Md., for Newark (N. J.) singers. \vlio, it will be remembered, composed the mu- In all that the word Implies, Manager Vogel Is the past twenty-four years, and says this is the Creatore recently suffered a severe attack of sic of Rubes and Roses, The Paraders, Tom- having one of his cars, for his own use, de- mqst successful of them all. The Colonel's heart failure at the Grand Opera House, Chat- Tom, The Maid and the Mummy and The signed by Lieutenant Yapranovosky of the Im- success is a well earned one. His house is tanooga, Tenn., but is improved. Prince Consort, is now actively engaged in put- perial Car Works of Moscow, Russia. Lieuten- modernly appointed and is equipped to take Frank B. Head, leading man with The Fortune ting the finishing touches to a large spectacular ant Yapranovo'sky Is the officer who designed care of the largest presentations. The roster Teller Company recently closed with that com- extravaganza, the name of which has not been the sleeping and saloon cars for the Inter- of the Academy reads: Col. C. M. Futterer, pany to join the Babctte Company. , publicly announced yet. It will be given an national Sleeping Oar Company of Europe and manager and lessee; John Record, treasurer and Marta of the Lowlands has just been produced elaborate production in the early spring In one the cars for the Trans-Siberian Railroad. His business manager; Thos. Spielman, stage car- in Austria as a grand opera. In April it will of the leading theatres of New York City. one greatest achievement was the designing penter and props; Fred Kale, stage manager; be given also in operatic form in Paris. The ten performances of Parsifal will yield and construction of the private car "Riga," Cholly Gelewicks, electrician; Frank Williams The Medal and the Maid had its opening at at least a profit of $100,000 to the management which was built for the present Czar of Russia. and "Smiler" Baker, assistant props; George the Broad-way Theatre Jan. 11. The hit of the The three gathered in for this year have rep- Manager Vogel's new car is being constructed UjHlegraff, head usher, with ten assistants show was Emma Oarus in a song, Zanzibar. resented on the average $18.000. That the great much after the same designs and will, when *. tot, Losh, musical director, with operatic Mme. Calve will make her reappearance at success of this work has had its effect on the completed, be the strongest and most superbly the Metropolitan Opera House in Carmen on other performances of the regular season is orchestra of ten. Feb. 1. She sailed from France on the 16. not denied. The interest of casual opera-goers appointed piece of rolling stock In the United "'The Academy of Music at Baltimore, Md., One hundred and fifty music dealers of Iowa has been absorbed in Parsifal. But the sub- States. The body of the car, Including the is said to be one of the best constructed house,, lave just organized a state association for so- scription for tho regular performances was suf- flooring, will be bnilt about a skeleton frame In the country, as it is completely isolated 'ial advantages and to promote trade condi- ficiently large to insure the management again«t work of railroad rails of ninety pound Cambria and opens on all four sides, with proper exits tions. loss before the season began. Many of them steel, making It thoroughly nontelescopable. on every side, there being forty-two in all. Enrico Caruso, the star tenor of the Conrlw] have so far been highly profitable. With the By special appliances the car will be fitted The entrances to the theatre proper are quite Opera Co., will finish his engagement Feb. 1. *100,000 clear gain from Parsifal, Mr. Conried's with an electrical apparatus which when run- ample, while upon each floor they give out upon He is under contract to sing at Monte Carlo In first season at the Metropolitan Is certain to ning will generate Its own electricity from the a foyer spacious enough to contain the entire March. show a large balance on the right side. revolution of the wheels. By another arrange- audience of each section of the house. These During the illness of Miss Virginia Earl at The Cherry Girl, the Frohman & Edwardes' ment there will be no danger of fire due to foyers are separated from the main auditorium a Toronto, Ont. (Can.) hospital, Miss Grace production at the new Vaudeville Theatre in improper Insulation or other causes of the sort, by a 24-inch brick wall. The auditorium proper Belmont was selected to take her place in Sei- London, Is more American than English in at- for so soon as any accident may happen, such is again separated from the stage by a 24-Inch cfpnnt Kitty. mospherf. if one should judge by its musical as to cause the uncoupling of the car from wall and an asbestos curtain which Is lowered Mr. Cheslo de Peruchi and Miss Mabel hits alone. Miss Ellaline Terriss, who is Ton- either the front or rear, an appliance will Im- automatically before and after each perform- Ritchie, both of the Peruchi Company, were don's Idol among comediennes, sings My Little mediately cut off all electrical connection with ance. Fire drills are given every Monday married at Savannah, Ga., Jan. 6, after the Hong Kong Babv. which was one of the hits the car proper. One feature of the car will be morning and all appliances are thoroughly veiling performance. of The Chinese Honeymoon1 over here, and Just a bath room with shower and needle baths and tested. flegin.ild De Koven, director of the Washing- to Please You, Sue, a dainty coon serenade. all of the latest appliances from the Standard There is a good opportunity for some one ton Symphony Orchestra, gives a series of con- Seymour Hicks, comedian and producer, has also Manufacturing Company of Plttsburg. This to form a ""circuit of the theatrical towns in certs divided into two classes—popular and introduced Da's De Way to Spell Chicken, When car Manager Vogel will use as his own. Tho the Cumberland Valley. There would certainly symphony. In this way all classes of music I Look Into Those Ix>vey Dovey Eyes, and In other car will be used as a combination passen- be a mint for the wise one to link these houses lovers are reached. the Land of Make Believe, three typical Ameri- ger day coach, with let-down bertha* and bag- together. Some of the houses are the Rosedale The retirement of Francis Wilson from the can songs which go remarkably well with Lon- gage. The present car "Flora" will also be Opera House at Chamber sburg, Pa., on the comic opera stage is announced to occur at the doners. In addition to this. Mr. Hicks has In- added to the train, so that the Vogel contin- O.-V. II. R. (lease ends with close of season); end of the present season. For more than troduced John W. Bratton's My Cosy Corner gent will be the proud possessor of a train of The Academy of Music, Hagerstown, Md. (lease ighteen years Francis Wilson has been a lead- Girl Into the score of The Earl and the Girl. three cars. For next season Manager Vogfcl ends with close of season); Academy of Music, ing comedian in comic opera. All of these hits are from one publishing house, will augment his company to 117 person*. Wafrnesboro, Pa. (duration of lease unknown); Mr. James I. Russell, of Brooklyn. N. Y., M. Witmark & Sons. There will be three bands, one of which will be Central Opera House at Martinsvtlle, W. Va. has recently arranged with M. Witmark & Sons Two successes like I'm Longing for You. the famous Tzigane Band and Orchestra of (lease ends with close of season); Auditorium, to publish his song, You Dear. The song has Sweetheart. Day by Day and Sing Me a Song Buda-Pesth, under the direction of Mltache Winchester, Va. (lease ends with this season). made a big hit and it is now being sung by of the South justifies placing James Casey In Mlhaltl, formerly the musical director of the All these theatres are .on the Cumberland Val- Russell Brothers & Company. the very front rank of successful composes. 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Deluney, James E. Howard. Tom H. Mitchel, Lala Smiley, Col. R. Finley Wheeler, A. R. and all tributary businesses, has grown very Hall. Edward Deiguriuu & Rogers Howard. Jack Mocking Birds Smith. A. Beverly Whitcomb, H. much brighter since the turning of the year. Banett, J. C. Deliesa, F. Howard, John Mohaiued. Hadji Smith. Emery H. White, "Ted." iaiiker, Geo. Deliuore, H. 0. Howe, Arthur Moler, Chas. Smith Ivan Wuite. Charlie The cause for this change seems as difficult to Banners, W. B. De Luce, Clarence aou-e & Decker Monroe Co., Trixle Smith. Joe White, Dolph define as was that which reduced the attend- Liarues. Will H. De Long, Dr. Emil Huffman. Geo. Montgomery, Frank Smith, Johnnie Whltehead. Frank McK. Baron. Joe Dtiltino, Geo. W. Hughes, Windy Alooney, J nines E. Smith, Jas. Burton Whltehead, Henry K. ance so materially in the early part. of the Barrett, M. J. Deuiiug, Tom Hunter, E. Moore, Lou W. Smith Frank W. Whitney. Bertram O. season. hartley, Chas. DeiHou, Jack C. Hurlbut, B. W. (Mast- Moore, Jas. O. Smith, G. Frank WUlttler. H. H. Perhaps, after all. it was more the fault of .Jarrios. Joe Depew. Win. A. olan) Moorman, A. S. Smith, W. S. Wickllffe. John D. Bartlett, James De Schiller, Bert Indiana Carnival Co. Aiorau, Beuj. J. Smith, Al. E. Wlckstrom, Ed. the managers than of the public—due more to Bassy. James Dickinson, Harry International Cam. Co. Morgan & £aro Snyder. A. H. Wilbur, Harry C. an overstocked market than to a depression Basye, E. T. Dlllard. M. J. International Shows Morgan. Mr. Sohler, Mr. (Novelty W ilk Ins, Geo. Basugatour, Carriagen Dobyus, Geo. F. Irwiu, Wm. J. Money, W. J. Man) Wlllard. Charles in general trade. The market has been over- Bates, Edwin Dobbins, J. H. Jahu, A. Moi'ogan, Wm. D. Sopp, Joe Williams, J. H. stocked with attractions of questionable merit. (each, Geo. Dodge, Sauford Jalliet & Goldberg Morreuzo, Alonte Sousa, John Philip Williams. Geo. (Little It has been the managers and agents of these Beach, Mr. Dohlgrel, L. James, W. H. Morris, Folle Spalding, Charley S. George) Beal, Merritt F. Doluu & Leuharr Jaiueslain. J. F. Hale Morris, Ned Spaldlug. R. Williams. Wallace attractions that have given rise to the stories Bear', John Holton Horn Duvinston. E. Jeffers, Jack S. Morrison. W. M. Sparks, Chas. Williams. J. S. of small receipts and bad business. Beasley, Carl Draper, Guy A. Jewett, Everett A. Moses,- Lee Stanford. Robt. WilllHuis. H. B. Of course, the really worthy organizations Beck. J. C. Duuy, Will Jouiison. Robert Mosley, W. M. Stauuuter Bros. Williamson, John P. Jeckley, Geo. B. Dunn. H. C. Johnson, M. E. - Mulvey, H. G. Stearns, C. H. Wiley, Arthur , have felt the effect and the bad influence of ,edreskee, C. H. Dwyer, F. A. Jones, Edward Muuro, Wallace Steavens Art. Willy's Chemical Co. , these conditions, but only in the degree of Beechele. Henry LuuiSLiue, Mose Jones. Paul L. Murphy. Perry Steck, F. W. Wilton, Monk Stephens, Ira B. Winger, J. P. their susceptibility from other causes and other ,;eleher, W. M. Eckles (Kid; Joues, F. B. Murphy. J. •ell, Joe Ellery. Dr. W. H. Juoge, L. D. Murry, Jack Stiuson. Phil. Winter U. B. .influences. Bell, J. B. Ellis, G. Kuan, Hurry Mylie, John btork Family, The Wto«, Sol The local manager in the small town is also Bennett, F. E. Ellis, H. I. Keith, James Nalini. Simon Streblg, 1. V. V\ HI. .uarion A. lieno, Ben Elinendorf, W. C. Kelley. H. Neal. Al. Stevella (Contortionist) Wolfe. W. A. culpable to a certain extent. He should be Bensley, E. W. Emmett & Kane Kelly, J. C. Nelureyer, Chas. Stiner Co., Austin Wood, Will B. convinced and persuaded that he can invest to Berdan, Nickels Empire Stock Co. Kelton. Eddie Neiss. Victor I. String Hl«'haru Wood, Mr. (Wizard and better purpose in the number of attractions Black. Billy D. Erhtuger, Chas. J. Kemp, Prof. J. T. Netter, Harry Stumps, Mr. Ventriloquist) Bolds. Prof. Otto Esheubuck, Philip Kennedy, James New York & London Styner Thos. Woodcome. Chas. A. per week that the size of his city warrant Bole, Geo Esteiig. D. Kennedy Co..Tue Lillian Carnival Co. Sullivan Jack Woodford, M. E., Mgr. than by playing to the urfelt of his patrons Booking, N. B., Agent Evans. Al. Keno, Welch & Melrose Norius, The Sulllvaii, «. Woods. S. A. Borders, Joe. Evens, Cannon Kilsey. S. R. Novelty Car. & Amuse- Sutton. J. R. Woods. R. C. and beyond the limits of his patronage. aostock, James Everett & Bulger Kimble, Geo. went Co. Swtiiu Maxwell H. Woodward. Chas. There is little doubt now, however, that the Boultlngbouse, J. K. Fair, Bob. King Joe Nuze. VViu. (Showman) Swain, W. I. S°fth' J- B>. /,, v season, badly begun, will make a strong finish. 3owden, Roy Falk, Harry Kings, Two Nye, T. F. Swanson. W. H. Wright. Fred (Mex) Boyd, Alex. Feluberg, Lhas. King's Glass Blowers Oatman, Thos. J. Sweeney. K.I tusay) Wright, Harry F. Boyd, Lew Felspar, C. B. Kiser Geo. Odell, Geo. Swlckey .Tnok YOIIIIK. K.-P.I Grant HAEKIAOES. Boyette. Jos. W. Ferguson T. W. Knight, W. M. O'Leary, J. J. THliiott, John 0. Young Bros. Boyles. Chas. Ferney, Al. Knight, Harry (Ari- Oppeuheim. H. Talsou, Ciuirlle 2,iuiuieruu,n. Chris. A unique wedding ceremony was performed Brlggs Floyd R., Mgr. Ferris, Joseph F. zona Harry Oppeuheimer, L. Taylor. Robt. Ziucaro, Gaitano at Savannah, Ga., Jan. 6, when Mr. Cheslo de Brink, John Fetters,, C. A. Knowles, Elmer Ormsby, Wm. Peruchl, leading man iu the Peruclii Company, Britt. David Ficher, Joe Koenigsburg, Al.. Jr. Orton, Norman LADIES' LIST. playing an engagement at the Savannah Thea- Bronson, C. L. Flck. Edw. Kohler. Anton Otting, Frank Kennedy Co.. Lillian tre, was united in marriage to Miss Mabel Brooks, P. F. (Painter) Fields, Harry Koudon Co. PaOwens, Wm. Abbott, Pearl Ritchie, the company's pretty little soubrette. Brooks Hamilton Fields, Clyde Koplin. Albert se. Wm. AbPihtim. Lucy Kruger, Kittle The ceremony took place on the stage imme- Brooks P. B. (Pho- Fifer, Jack. Lacy, Robert A. Painey, Bill (Colored) Adams. Susie La Marr, Kdlth diately after the conclusion of the performance. tographer) Fisk, Prof. F. C. I^a Gardo, Chas. (Buck- Palmer. W. F. Adell. Lellle Lane, Emma It was performed by Justice Wickham. The Brose's Comedians, Benl< ilzgerald. Gerald skin Charlie Med. Co Parker, Gordon Aruhig. Mrs. J. E. Lapoloma, Myrtle Bel? Brown, A. Fitzgerald, D. J. Lamb, W. R. Parks, Alexander B.ichelderIJ.IUUCIUCI , JuliU UAlan Larow*-.!**«,., Ett^«vva» house was crowded. Brown, Jesse • Fitzuugu, Earl W. La Place. Mons. Parian, A. Barker, Mrs. Gertrude Lawrence. Mamie B. Miss Estella Sine, a member of When Reuben Brown Samuel Fleming, Jack La Rosa, Frank Parmeter, Asa. (Fat Lady) Le Nor, Mrs. Laura Comes to Town Company, recently became the Brown. T. J. Florida, Geo. A. Lavardo Paruell. T. J. Barnes. Olive Lessiug, Marie wife of a Mr. Banks, non-professional, of Beau- Brown, Mr. and Mrs. _Fl.vnni i.' 11 ii, Jns.1 n o. D. Lawson I. S. Pair, Col. Dick Biirilett Sisters Lewis, Mrs. Edith mont, Texas. While playing Texas Miss Sine Jess Ford, 8. J. Leavitt. Dunlel L. I'""'. C. B. Reach, Goldie Litchlield, Mr. and Mrs. became acquainted with Mr. Banks, and he Buckeye State Cam. I'oru, James E. Leigh, J. W. Payne, John Benue'tt. Ada Nell came to St. Louis recently where the couple Bucholtz, Richard Fordliaru. Arthur Leighinun. Henry Pearson. R. J. Bellinger, Verna Lockheart Sisters were married. Buehler, Fred. G. Forneri. Felix Lemont, Billy Pedline, Henry Bird, Mrs. Unttle Eagle Louisa. Millie George C. Clancy, manager and owner of the Bundy, Jack Forueri, R. F. Lenolr Geo. Peters, L. P. Blake. Marguerite May, Lone Star Burvh, Edwin 0. Foster, Dr. J. 0. Leonard. T. A. Phillips & Belmont Bond, Dollle Mclilligott. Mrs. P. A. Eben Holden Company, and Miss Isabelle Walk- Burch. T. H. Forster, John Le Roy, M. Phipps, E. I. Brenner, Dorothy McNaugUt, Grace er, a graduate of the Frohman Dramatic School Burg, Ed. M. Fowler. A. W. Le Roy Picket. Dave Brown Mamie Melville, Luciell in New York, were married recently. Burk, A. Frank, Spanish LewUa Mr. Pllgtam, Alfred Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Agnes Alexander Woodruff and Miss Emma West, of Burke. Humphrey Frend, Max Levy, Ed P'f>. Warren Jess Morgan. Geneva McFadden's Flats Company, were recently mar- Burns & Auctin Com. Fribourg, Dave Lewis, A. H. Potts. Chas. Burk. Mrs. Mary Morton, Charlotte ried in Pittsburg, Pa. CO. Frick. B. H. Lewis, Geo. Potts. 1. S. Burns, Mae Moore, Mrs. Ella' Burns, J. W. Friedberg. P. Lewis M T. Powers, David Campbell, Mrs. E. J. Nelss. Mrs. Victor I. Bush, Dr. M. D. Fronda. B. F. Lliul. Prof A. Edw. Prall. C. H. Carlisle. Maud Oatman, Mrs. Lulu OBITUARY. Butler & Ayling Gaiues. Ollie Llndsey. B. J. Price. Bennle Casmaln, Miss Peters. Mrs. L. Buttons, Giles Gauipp. H. E., Mgr. Linson Bros. Prentlss, Park Caufman. Miidelon Phillips. Etta Hu L. Brinkley, president of the Lyceum Byren, C. Garsouzt. Geo. Litclitield, Mr. & Mrs. Price, Manager Chaiiey, Emma Piper, Florence Company, which owns and controls the Lyceum Cake. E. M. ---- Gay, , Fre---- d —L. Nell Probst Trio Chevalier, Mrs. Frank Ruboul, Adel at Memphis, Tenn., died, Jan. 7, at his home. Campbell. Nello J. Agt.Geard. Shelby Livingston*. W. E. Quine, Geo. W. Cluxton, Bessie Reed. Mrs. Ollle His death was very sudden and came as the Camp Cam. Co., C. H. Gibbons, Bernard Loango Turtle Boy, Ragab, Sayd Cole, Mrs. M. L. P. Robeson. Jessie result of an operation for appendicitis. He Canary, Dan Gibson Show. Howard Mgr. Ramey, Mr. (Mgr. Collins Battle Robertson. L. was principal holder of the Lyceum bonds and Cuncie, N. H. Gibson. Chas. Locke. Jos. J. A. Mable Show) Connors, Mrs. M. B. Royal, Mrs. Kate had an interest in many other business enter- Carpenter, Ed Gibson, Roy Loralne. Jaek. Ranger, A. L. Cook, Mrs. Grace St. Leon, Elsie prises. The deceased was favorably known Carreras, S. E. Giglio James lx>uis, Billie Raynor, Edw. S. Dalley, Mae Saunders, Mrs. Lillian throughout the South and leaves a large num- Casad & De Verne Gildle. H. L. Louisville Carnival To. Reeds Wagon Show. M Dayton, Florence Selka. Mrs. Agnes ber of friends to mourn his loss. Cassidy, James Gill, E. Loveland Family. The Reh, John L. Delmont, Ethel Shannon, Miss L. Geo. Osborne, a well-known member of the Castellane. Tonpy Gllleapie & Co., D. H. T/nckle. T.nwrwncp Reh & Ray De Vain. Mattle Shaw, Walter & Rose Captain Barrington Company, died at Detroit, Caster's Snake Show, GillPttP Shows, C. M. Lutty. Edmund O. Rehn. G. W. linnn, Goldie Shepperd, Nellie Ike Gllnuirtin. Prof. Lykens, Whitey E. Relnhart, Joseph Dustman, Miss N. Shlekle. Isbella Mich., Jan. 12, of a complication of diseases. Jatallno, Tony Gilmore & La Tour Lyons. A. N. Remington, Wm. Evans. Lizzie Sinclair Sisters He was engaged to marry Miss Eugenie H'ay- Caufmun. R. Guy Gilson. Albprt McArthnr. Mr. Reynolds, W. B. Faulkner, Mrs. Eva Slinkard. Mr. and Mrs. den of the same company, and the fiancee is Champion. J. O. Gobadon. Henrice Mf-fnhe. Dan Rice's Latest Sensation Fay Sisters T. J. prostrated by the young man's death. He Chapman Shims Show Gold, Joseph L. McCabe, J. F. Rice. Myron Forrest, Hazel Smith. Mrs. Polly was 25 years old and a son of George Osborne, fhpfpw Alfrp<1 Golden. I. R. MoCann. L. S. Rice. W. H. Francis, Fninkie Spuuldlng, Rebecca the celebrated character actor. Chnrcb & Killlan Gorman. W. H. McCliPsney H. A. R\w. 3 H. Fry. Mrs. Birdie Stanley, Marion Clark. C A., Ajent Gorman, J. A.. Mgr. McClaln, Chas. Richards. J. J. Gardner. Edna NT. Stanly, Marie Clark, Geo. Granada. Herr, McClanahan, Frank Richardson. Dick Gates, Mrs. Amelia Starre. Bud Fred Edwards tells this story of a tramp: Clark. GPO. F. Grant, James J. MeCinre John F. Riekard, Edward Gerdeller, Mrs. Dottle Sutherlane, Pearl "How's the eating?" he asked a weary Willie. !lnrk, J. R., Treas. Grant. C. W. MacCollln, W. X. Rltter. Geo. H. Gibbs Sisters Thompson Sisters "Pretty bad. pard, and I'll tell you what's the riay, Billy Granville. B. H. MoPnile. David R.-h.-rts. Walter M. Gibson, Mary, Secy. Tittslove, Bertha matter. These 'ere cookin' schools is pene- Clay. Li. Hohson Gray, Fred G. McDonald. J. M. Robins. Geo. Gold. Belle Townsley, Nellie tratln' to the uttermost parts, and the women rinpf-nn. J W. - Gray. C. McDowell. Wm. Robinson, J. M. Hastily. Mabel Trabaud. Nettle folks is learning how to mutilate the victuals Cleveland. Geo. W. Gray. John H. McF.wpn, C. T. Rohson. R. H. Ha- wi-rd Mrs. Eliza Trowbridge, Mrs. Mary into French dishes." ri«.vPl»md W. 0. Great American Car. Co. Mr-Olnley. Walter RodRprs. FTnrry Held. Freida E. Clyman. W. Great Oriental Car. Co. MoGlnnls. James RoesPke, Frpd Herrman, Miss Nelda Webster, Edna "What kind of a show have you?" the man- TOP. Jas. S. Gi-pdella. Earl MoOrnth. E. J. " Roger, Newton Howard, Bessie Weese, Jennie Del, ager was asked. Cookston, M. 0. Greene. C. D. McGreevy. Jack Rogers, Bill Hugart. Marlon Wells. Marie ."Well," he replied guardedly, "that depends Dole & La Marr Greenwell, Jack McGreggor, H. B. Rohs. H. A. Juiirfon, Aunahell Wells. Mabel ''• On whether I am talking to the public or re- Oolpmnn. Clarence Groth Family. The McGuire. C. L. Roltares. The KHioirar. Mm Vf. B. Westoa, Lola rising the salary lilt."—Chicago Post. Condon, Harry Gualano, P. McGuire, Ed Ronalzo, Bob Kellogg. Carrls THE, BILLBOARD
He wag successful, and his sons will take up Phone 2851° Established 1S4-9 the work where he leaves it. The Miles Orton Big Show will be run by them In the future, and a prosperous career Is in store for it. Thomson & Yandiveer CIRCUS FROM BUFFALO BILL WINTER QUARTERS. MANUFACTURERS OF Stoke on Trent, Eng., Jan. 3, 1004. [USEtIM Christmas was spent very pleasantly around the Buffalo Bill quarters, numerous very hand- CIRCUS TENTS some and appropriate presents being made, COMPETITION IN THE CIRCUS FIELD. gether to establish fair licenses and oppose such as umbrellas, gloves, pipes, etc, the re- TENTS FOR RENT. ' abuses in whatever form they may be encount- cipients being Jake Platt, John Eberly, Tom If the editor of "The Billboard" succeeds in ered. Let them know of each other about the Barry and Mayville (Smithy), and in the din- 230-232 L 3d St., CINCINNATI, 0, his effort to aid in the abolition of only a smai, railroads—their rates, treatment, etc. There ing room all sat down to a dinner that was fit portion of the inimical competition between needn't be any talk about unions or syndicates for a kins: in fact, one of the best that was shows and showmen I would regard the service or trusts or any other form of rot. A few ever served by any caterer in the show busi- to the business enterprises "The Billboard" so meetings of this sort would do away with the ness. D. Ballard (Hop) is the only man that well and consistently represents as -uuj.y in- prejudices and hatreds. They would not stop ever ran a cook house for a season without a valuable. one person in the entire country from patroniz- kick, and he received a present besides. You ask for the causes of chis unfortunate ing a show that spends a cent with them under Christmas is a very dull day in England, all condition. Ask for the causes of rivalry existing conditions. They would not throw owe places of amusement being closed. Saloons (or in any other line of Business and the answer agent or other person out of employment. They "Pubs," as they are called here) open from 12, would be far easier. Frankly -ny exp vi.»j::e of sould not possibly hurt any one an- would bene- noon, to 2:30 p. m., and from 6 to 10 p.m., but a quarter of a cent ivy iu the ch1 :aa Business is fit all concerned. they celebrate Dec. 26, Boxing Day. Any place net sufficient to give anything liko an adequate There hangs in the Barmum & Bailey offices you enter two weeks previous to Christmas you SHOW TENTS enumeration or explanation. t is likewise a a framed picture of a large plaque upon an will be greeted with a box with a sign attached Equal to any In workmanship, shape and quality difficult subject to discuss without Indulging In easel, and the sentiment on this plaque reads reading "Don't forget the Christmas box." Get our prices before buying. Agents for Kldd'a as follows: 'Ights and Baker's Torches. Black tents for moving personalities, anfl, of course, that iinluljjtuice is Even car conductors; oh, they are a lot of pictures. Good second hand tents from 85x50 to 125s. preclusively prohibited. Were 1 to state ilia: "There Is so much bad In the best of us "cadgers." The theatres all have a pantomime And so much good in the worst of us 300, at Bargains. BAKE ft & L.OCKWOOD., Succes- any one showman is free from the blind qual- on for from four to six weeks, according to sors to C. J. Baker, 415 Delaware Street. Kansas ity that has frequently divested showmen of That It hardly behooves any of us business. The Chicago disaster has made a City, Mo. ever resulting from these practices has been To talk about the rest of us." difference In the business Of the theatres OVCT be ridiculed. And yet 1 know of one, at least, WHITING ALLEN. here for the worse, and a majority of the man- and the temptation to name him Is very strong agers have the fire curtain rung down in the and I may do so before 1 ain through. WALLACE WRECK FUND. midst of the performance, which is always The World Over Any one instance of showmen "cutting off greeted with great applause. The World's Fair And you will find their noses to spoil their own faces" may be and Circus which I spoke of in my last letter multiplied countless times. They have been "The Billboard" has started a subscription was closed by the sheriff. LUSHBAUGH list to supplement that of the bosses with the Mr. J. T. McCadden came over here to attend CANVAS "the ot-t-repeated tale" of winter quarters frou. time immemorial and the conclusion of no one Tohn Robinson Show for the purpose of buy- the annual meeting of the Baruum & Bailey Nothing too large or too small TENTS of all these countless stories has ever been on. ing a tombstone for the unidentified victims of Ltd., which took place in London Dec. 29, a for our shop. All the Big * of acknowledged defeat. And I am ready now 'he Wallace Show wreck buried at Durand. dividend of ten per cent, being declared, besides Shows use tlie best tents and we make them. Bal- to declare that the only thing of possible valut Mich. As a large amount Is not required, we a large reserve fund, which is positive proof loons and sporting tents of every description made to ever resulting from these jealousies has been ieem It advisable not to accept subscriptions that the show is pulling in the coin. order. 2d-hand tents for sale. Write for particulars- fresh material for more or less variations in larger than $1.00. M. B. Bailey, manager of the electric depart- W. H. LUSHBAUGH, these same winter-quarter stories. Subscription* Received, ment, has returned after a six weeks' trip to I am assuming, of course, that thcj "God's country." The Benevolent, Protective The Practical Tentmaker. COV1NGTON, KY Amount previously reported .$367.0° Order of Tigers held their annual election Dec. always have' existed and do now. N
They .open theip fourth season with ;ro. B. H. Schea^fer, financial secretary, has Chief of Polica Hlckey, of Hornellsville, N. x>uld In the least ruffle his genial disposltlou Ringling Bros, in April. eturned from his vacation and Is ready for Y., who, by-the-way, graduated from the ranks >r remove the smile that adorns his face und*r George a. Oordarsan, the capable twenty-four usiness. ft the circus, rightly believes that all laws 11 circumstances. He is one of the few show- ; hour man, is now treasurer of tlie Grand Opei-a Showmen are taking great interest in the annot be applied to all people and generally men who always leaves behind him, in towns House, Jacksonville, 111. wonderful improvements that Thompson & Dim- llows discretion to mix in with legal lore. le makes, friends who look as eagerly forward ' H. O; Long's Palace Shows will open at y are making at Luna Park, Coney Island, Recently the city fathers of Horu-ellsville 0 his coming as the show with which he is Okoloua, Miss., on March 1. Mr. Long Is now lew York City, One of the features will be the dopted an ordinance making it a crime for any onnected. He has always enjoyed the conn- framing up the show. ndian Elephant Farm with spectacle of The >ne to strike a match or carry a lighted cigar ienoe not only of Mr. Main, but in fact every J. W. Lee, of Gloucester, N. J., will have mi-bar in which sixty elephants will be used. r cigarette in the foyer of the opera houso. ne around the show. Showmen in. advewity the side show with Welsh Brothers' Shows .Una Park will cover over 38 acres of ground. Chief Hickey had to see that this was lived up aever tire of telling of his many kind dee4» for the season of 1904. On another page of this issue is an adver- o. Very wisely .the Chief decided that it could md some of the most prosperous today can Bill Browu is visiting his parents in Knox- isement announcing the proposed sale at auc- >nly apply to those who knew the ordinance race their first step toward success to; his , ville, Tenn,, and will leave in four weeks for ion of the entire outfit of the Sells & Downs and not to strangers who did not. "Lighting munificence. His ability to manage a show has California to begin the season. shows in winter quarters at Topeka, Kan. The a cigar in the front of the house on the way requently been demonstrated. When his abil- Adair & Dana, novelty tight wire performers, ale will begin Feb. 9, continuing till the ut is done in every city," said the Chief, "and ty and experience is coupled to that of the have been re-engaged with Gollmar Bros.' Big ntire' outfit is sold. People holding contracts couldn't expect a stranger who had been in 'Governor" it is a combination without equal. K. R. Shows for next season. .re notified to consider them canceled. he habit of doing it in other cities to know Notes from Shipp's Indoor Circus: The sixth E. R. Wallace, manager of the Wallace-Gil- The Musicians' Union of Aurora, 111., will t was prohibited here. But the town folks annual tour of Shipp's Indoor Circus opened at more Indoor Circm, will be with John Robin- ive a benefit to Fred Peters, a musician who must not do it." Peoria, 111., Jan. 11, for a tour of eight weeks son's Shows the coming season. ook the first Adam Forepaugh wagon show on Walter L. Main has returned to winter quar- n the West. Press and Public are unanimous Al. F. Wheeler's New Model Shows will open he road in the early days. Mr. Peters located ers In Geneva, Ohio, after a short but mucii n declaring that Mr. Shlpp has the best show next spring at Schenectady, N. Y. The show n Aurora in 1897. For twenty years he played leeded rest, and is once more at the helm of :hat he has ever produced, and this is saying will be a first-class wagon show. J-flat cornet until his teeth gave out, and then Main's Enormous Shows. He has met and 1s- 1 great deal. Business during the current week Mr, Charles O'Brien, of Sunfoury, Pa., has ook up the clarionet, violin, piccolo and double ^. instruction to the heads of the various -le- las been big despite counter attractions. The signed as principal clown with the Lowery >ass. mrtinents and from now until the opening day roster is as follows. Edward Shipp, manager; Brothers Circus the coming season. A fake agent, giving his name as Charles A. n every department preparatory work will be 3has. Carrol, treasurer; Dan Cline, agent; D. J. H. McCarthy, of Gentry Bros., has been Myers and claiming to be the route agent of he order. Mr. Main is unprepared to disclose Pascatel, press agent; Bowery Brown, boss engaged for the winter season as clarionetist :he Great Wallace Shows, endeavored to secure any of his plans for the season of 1904, but the >ropertyman; Chas. Musser, boss groom; Homer at the Majestic Hotel, Hot Springs, Ark. ;ransportation from R. M. Calkins, of C., M. lontracts already made are sure indications that 3. Hobson, assistant equestrienne director. Owing to pressing business, Win. Powley wus & St. P. R. R., Chicago to St. Paul, Jan. 14. le will put oust an aggregation that will sink Among the performers are Mile. Annetta, fly- unable to join the show circle at West Baden Mr. Calkins immediately wired J. P. Fagan ami nto insignificance any that he has headed in ng rings; Bell and Henry, comedy acrobats; Springs. Jimmie Harrison for particulars. Madison, Ind., and the fellow was exposed. he past. General Manager Col. Hugh Harrison Jurt Mayo, trained horse; Pascatel, aerial con Will N. Neff, of the Forepaugli-Sells forces, Other railroads are warned that he has no con- nd General Agent Ed C. Knupp are the Gov- tortion; Nettie Carrol, aerial wire; Frank Smith, is at the head of the Harrison-Adams Reper- nection with the show. ernor's right hand men in winter quarters and head balancer, and the celebrated Da Coma fam- toiri Company, now touring Pennsylvania. L. J. Julian has added a stage of 22 feet in a busier trio would be hard to find. Ability and Iv. who are producing many new innovations in FiJrari Bros, recently sold one of their lions depth and 34 feet in width in his winter quar- experience go a 'great way toward lightening their aerial casting act. The riding corps 5s at ttie Zoo, St. Louis, Mo., to Mr. Lacy Craw- ers this winer and can also book companies at xreparatory labors and this is very much in he strongest array of talent in America, In- ford, the consideration, it is said, being $1,000. east twice a month. There are now practicing vldence. The first prospectus of the show will cluding Miss Julia Lowande, whose magnificent The Shipp Midwinter Circus played Peoria. Dallie Julian and husband Fred Ledgett, three not be issued before the first of March, but in costumes and incomparable grace and style 111., Jan. 11-16, under the auspices of the pa- rapezes; bells, Kelly & Woods; W. F. Melrose, he mean time the Bureau of Publicity will not have made her an immense favorite; John and triotic societies for the benefit of a memorial John Ponsol and wrestling bear, Pete Garcia;. >e idle. !arrie Rooney, in then- double equestrienne act, hall Jane Mellin, Nettie Ashton and Julian chil- Notes from the Leopold Shows: We are now .erform with a grace and skill that defies com- Clarence Fagg, of 40 Bond street, New York dren; Linda Stevens and nine head of stock. n winter quarters at Norristown, Pa., getting jetit'ion. John Rooney's backward somersault City, has recently arranged to paint the side Barney Shea writes: Since the close of the ready for the coming tenting season of 1904. ?rom one horse to another is the talk of the show banners for one of the big shows for next Nickel Plate at Valdosta, Ga., I have been We will go out with a new 80-foot round top, :0wn. Phil King, George Zammert and Steve season. booking the Bowman Big City Show through 40-foot middle piece, 20x40 dressing tent, 12x12 Miaco are looking after the clowninf and they The report that Tom Fay has been engaged Georgia and Florida and doing a big business. striped inarque for the front door and 25x50 succeed in kepiug the audience in a .continual aa boss canvasman with the Wallace Shows is At Lake City, Fla., we turned them away, and cook tent. The show toured the states of Penn- state of good humor. The show is opened with erroneous. Mr. Fay is still at liberty for next at Starke the S. R. 0. sign was out at eight sylvania, New Jersey, New York and Maryland i grand entree, and directly followed by leaps season. o'clock. We make Key West and Havana. All and made quite a good reputation. Frank Leo- ay the entire company, led by Pete Ball, the The Three Tasmanians, lady acrobats and members with the company doing well and feel- pold will be the pilot and Jimmy Faust will double somersaultist. gymnasts, have just arrived in New York from ing great. They seem to be sliow hungry all assist and sell the pasteboards and have charge Notes from the Miles Orton Big Southern Australia, and are booked with Ringling Bros, long the line. of the side show. The show made money last Show: We are again on this side of the water for 1904. Lew Nichols will be manager of the side show season, despite the many disadvantages it was after our sad bereavement in Key West, where Charles T. Ogden advises that the James and concert with tlie Buckskin Bill's Consoli- )ut to in regards to performers not showing up. our beloved proprietor was suddenly stricken Shelby Shows, which have just closed a success- dated Great Historical Wild West for the sea- rat grit and perseverance with hustling brought with a fatal illness. We abandoned our trip ful season of 85 weeks, will open on Jan. 24 ,on of 1904. J. P. Tuttle and Dick Smith have us to the front with flying colors. Mr. Leopold to Havana and Jamaica, as we wanted to get at Lexington, Ga. jeen engaged for door talkers. James J. Mc- was for 20 years a performer, being one of the away from the surroundings which were asso- JJ7 T ("Doc") Miller, manager of the prlvi- vtulty will do magic, Punch and lecture. Mr. irst to introduce double horizontal bars, ami ciated with so much sadness. Our trip back legfeft with the Norris & Rowe Shows, is se- Nichols has an 01(1 Plantation 'show with the of course knows what hard knocks mean and was a never-to-be-forgotten journey in more riously ill with typhoid fever at Fabiola Hos- Jnited States Carnival Co., and will remain overns himself accordingly. Old-timers don't ways than one. The good boat Mascotte was pital, Oakland, Cal. • ' ' vith them until the show opens in Fort Worth, weaken very easy as they .have been through a misnomer, as it was far from a mascot. She W B. Franklin and wife and H. B. Gentry Tex., early in the spring. the mill that grinds slow but sure and get the started rocking from the start, and everyone are guests at French Lick Springs Hotel. The "•* Norris & Rowe last week purchased the nine flour from the mill through honesty of purpose soon lost their sea legs, and' in a short time Gentry Bros., so says H. B., had a very profit- cages of animals of the Oregon and Pacific md American backbone. also lost all their interior ballast, as every able season in 1903. Carnival Co. and also obtained two camels. The "London Music Hall and Theatre Re- one, from the oldest to the youngest, developed If one can judge from past experiences, the Tills acquisition strengthens their menagerie view" says: "For the four years since its in- a most aggravated case of good old-fashioned decidedly wintry winter will mean an early materially and lifts them into a new class. ception Barnum and Bailey's has --now paid a sea sickness, and to hear the walling and to spring--ke spring, and that will mean early They will have a two-ring show next season, regular dividend at tlie rate of 10 per cent, per see the woe-begone, hope-left-behind looks of opening dates for the tented aggregations. with an elevated stage. Their canvas, which is annum, and the shareholders are to be con- the poor troupers was enough to turn a heart of Frank O'Donnell, press agent of the I
FIELDS, W. 0.—(Empire) Johannesburg, S. RYAN ft Richfield—(Olympic) Chicago, 111., Oklahoma, O. T., 87; Ferry, 28; Fort Scott, A., Nov. 15-Jan. 23. Jan. 18-23. Kan., 80. FEDDESSAS, Great Gay and Elece—'En route RAYS, th« Three—(Unique) Fresno, CaL, BENNETT * Moulton (A. P. R«Hl, Mgr.)— vith Empire Comedians. Jan. 18-23; (Broadway) Los Angeles, 25-30. Parkersburg, W. Va.. Jan. 17-23; Hagerstowu, The Billbard forward* mail to all profetitonali free Md., 25-30. of chary t, Mem ben of the pro/euiont are invited while FANTAS, Two—(Olympic) Joliet, 111., Jan. REYNARD, Ed. F.—(Orpheum) Denver, Colo. on the road to have their mail addreued in eart The 18-23. Jan. 25-30. BENNETT & Moulton (Ira E. Newhall, Mgr.) Billboard and it mill fa promptly forward**. FORTUNE, Roy—Oamden, Ark., indef. RIANOS, The Four—(Poll's) New Haven, •Fall River, Mass., Jan. 18-23; Taunton 25-30. FALKE & Semon—(Orpheum) Brooklyn, N. Conn., Jan. 17-23; (Poll's) Bridgeport, 24-30. BELLE of Manilla (Ohas. CoUon's)—Neo Y., Jan. 18-23; (Circle) New York City, 25-30. RIOHAilDS, Three—(Olympic) Chicago, 111.. dosha, Kan., Jan. 20; Liberty, Mo., 22. MIDWAY OOKPAKIEg. FISHER, Mr. and Mrs. Perkins—(Proctor's) Jan. 18-23; (O. H.) Chicago, 25-30. fcUHLER, Richard, in Paul Revere (John T. Newark, N. J., Jan. 24-30. SHERMAN & DeForest— (Centropolls) New Jacques, Bus. Mgr.)—New York City, Jan. 18 ALABAMA Carnival Co. (Ed Tyler, Mgr.)— FRASTO & Harvey—(Parlor) Duluth. Minn., York City, Jan. 18-23; (Avenue) Detroit, Mich., 2°°3i^, Providencertuviueuue, «,R. i.I., 2O-3U25-30. Opp, Ala., Jan. 21-28; Florala, 2U-30. Jan. 17-30. 25-30. BitECKENRIDGE Stock Co. (Chas. Brecken BARKOUT & Faust Carnival Co.—Gretna, FIELDS & Hanson—(Columbia) St. Louis, SYLVESTER, Lawrence—(Crystal Roof Gar- idee, Mgr.)—Herrington, Kan., Jan. 17-23: La., Jan. 18-23. Mo., Jan. 17-23; (0. H.) Chicago, 111., 24-30. den) Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 11-23. Manhattan, 24-30. BROWN'S Amusement Co. ('Southern; E. FRANKLIN, Irene—(Orpheum) New Orleans, SEARLES & Gross—(Edison) Olympia, Wasti BENNEiTT & Moulton (Will A. Partello, Mgr) Brown, Mgr.)—Lake Charles, La., Jan. 18-23; La., Jan. 18-23. Jan. 17-23; (People's) Seattle, 24-80. -Naugatuck, Conn., Jan. 18-23; Daobury, 25- Orange, Tex., 25-30. FREY & Fields—(Miner's 8th Ave.) New SEMON Children—(O. H.) Chicago, 111., Jan. 30. BROWN'S Amusement Co. (Western; E. York City, Jan. 18-23. 25-31. - BUNTING, Emma (Earl Burgess, Mge.)— Brown,, Mgr.)—Pine Bluff, Ark., Jan. 18-23; urENAKO & Theol—(Empire) Leeds, Eng., SAUNDEiRS, Chalk—(Keith's) New York City York, Pa.. Jan. 18-23'; Lebanon, 315-30. Little Rock. 25-30. Jan. *.j-30; (Palace) Hull, Feb. 1-6. Jan. 18-23. BELCHER'S Comedians—Jasper, Mo., Jan. BAUSCHBR Carnival Co. (A. C. Bauscher. GILLIHAN & Murray—(Empire) Toledo, 0., STALEY & Birbeck—(Proctor's) Albany, N. 18-23; Granby, 25-30. Mgr.)—Ellisville, Miss., Jan, 18-23. Jan. 18-23. Y., Jan. 18-23. UiiVGHAM, Amelia (Nathaniel Roth, Mgr.)— COSMOPOLITAN Amusement Co. — White OXj.^OB, Mr. and Mrs.—(Casto) Lowell, ST. JOHN & Lefevre—(Poll's) Bridgeport, ew York City, Jan. 18-Feb. 6. Castle, La., Jan. 18-23. Mass., Jan. 18-23. Conn., Jan, 18-23; (Poll's) Waterbury, 25-30. DUNN Bros. Midwinter Carnival Co.—Geneva, BLAIR, Eugenie (Henry Gressit. Mgr.)— HECLOW & Wheeler—(Orpheum) Davenport, •SHAWS, The Aerial—(Miller's) Lima, 0., Brooklyn, N. Y.4 Jan. 18-23. N. Y., Jan. 20-30. la., Jan. 18-2.'!; (Mullen's) Omaha. Neb., 25- Jan. 18-23. BENNETT & Moulton (J. M. Torr Mgr.)— ROBINSON Carnival Co.—Union Springs, Ala., Feb. 6. STUART, Mr. and Mrs. Darrow—^(Pastor's) ew Brunswick, N. J., Jan. 18-23. Jan. 18-23. HERRMANN, Adelaide—(Circle) New York New York City, Jan. 18-23; (Cook's) Rochester, BURK McOanm (M. McCann, Mgr.)—Ridg- TALBOT-Whitney Carnival Co. (Cliff Mc- City, Jan. 17-23; (Proctor's) Newark, N. J., 25-30. way. Pa., Jan. 21-23. Gregor, Mgr.)—Baton ilouge, La., Jan. 17-23; 24-30, SEARL and Violet Allen—(Poll's) Waterbury, BUSTER Brown (Broadhurst & Currle, Mgrs.) New Orleans, 24-30. AilRIG^N—(Casto) Lowell, Mass., Jan. 18- Conn., Jan. 18-23; (Poll's) Bridgeport, 25-30 —Washington, D. C., Jan. 18-23. 23. SNYDER & Buckley—(Hopkins') Memphis, BREAK for Liberty (J. M. Jacobs, Mgr.)— HEALEYS, The—(Park) Worcester, Mass., Tenn., Jan. 18-23; (Orpheum) New Orleans, Jeannette, Pa., Jan. 21; Johnstown, 22; Burae»- PERFORMERS BATES. Jan. 18-23. La., 25-30. boro. 23. A portal card addressed to "The Billloard" HOEY & Lee—(Proctor's) Albany, N. Y., SMIi. - & Kessner—(Empire) Cleveland, 0., BREEZY Time (Merle H. Norton, Mgr.)— will bring you a supply of mailing- cards which Jan. 18-23. Jan. 18-23. Parsons, Kan., Jan. 21; Oswego, 22; Coluimbus, only require to he ailed out and stamped with HUMES, Julia—(Casto) Lowell, Mass., Jan. STEPHENS, Hal.—(Shea's) Toronto, Cau., 23. o one-cent stamp in order to have your route 18-23. Jan. 1S-23. BALDWIN-Melvllle Repertory (Walter S. appear regularly and accurately in our columns. HALL & Hughes—(Music Hall) Worcester, SWEDISH Ladies Quintette—(Chase's) Wash- Baldwin, Mgr.)—New Orleans, La., Indef. JIass., Jan. 18-23. ington, D. C., Jan. 18-23. BATES, Blanche (David Belasco, Mgr.)— AHERNS, The—(Coeur d'Alene) Spokane, HERBERT, Ed.— (Odeon) Baltimore, Md.. STEWART & Fitzglbbins—(No. 2 W. 29th Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 18-Feb. 6. Wash., Jan. 17-23; (Cineograph) Spokane, 24-30. Jan. 18-23. St.) New York City, indef. BONNIE Brier Bush (Klrke La Shelle, Mgr.) ALDRICH, Ohas.—Toledo, O., Jan. 17-23; -JLMES & Waldron—(Bon Ton) Sialt Lake THOMSON, Harry—(Orpheum) Kansas City, —Butte, Mon ., Jan. 21-23; Livingstone, 25; Pittsburg, Pa., 25-30. City, Utah, Jan. 18-23. Mo., Jan. 18-23. Dillings, 26; Fargo, N. D., 28; Grand ForKs, ADDISON & Livingston—(Unique) Indianapo- HUME, Ross & Lewis—(Keith's) Providence, THORNE, Mr. and Mrs. Harry—(0. E'.) Chi- 29; Crookston, Minn., 30. lis, Ind., Jan. 18-30. R. I., Jan. 18-23. cago, ill., Jan. 18-23; (Grand) Indianapolis. BY Right of Sword—New York City, Jan. 18- ADAIR & Dahn— (Keith's) Providence, R. I., HOLDEN & Florence—(Orpheum) New Or- Ind., 25-30. Feb. 6. Jan. 18-23. leans, La., Jan. 11-23; (Orpheum) San Fran- TPtOUBODOUR Four—(Star) Cleveland, 0., BLOODG00D. Clara (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.)~ AL~^N, Searl & Violet—(Poll's) 'Bridgeport, cisco, Cal.. 24-Feb. 6. Jan. 18-23; (Lafayette) Buffalo, N. Y., 25-30. Sacramento, Cal., Jan. 21; Stockton, 22; Den- Conn., Jan. 18-23. HART, the Laugh King (D. T. Mart, Mgr.;— THOMPSON & Serlda —(Lyceum) Niagara ver, Colo.. 25-30. ARMSTRONG & Holly—(Orpheum) Brooklyn, Brookhaven. Mass., Jan. 18-23; MeComb, 25-30. Falls, N. Y., Jan. 18-23; (Fenton's) Buffalo, BARilYMORE, Ethel (Ohas. Frohman Mgr.) N. Y.. Jan. 18-23. HOLDSWORTHS, The—(Keith's) Boston, 25-30. —Poughkeepsie, N. Y., Jan. 21; Trenton, N. J., BAILEYS & Spiller—(Arcade) Toledo. O., Mass., Jan. 18-24; (Keith's) Providence, R. I., WEBB, Margaret—(Empire) Hoboken, N. J., 22; Wilmington, Del., 23; Philadelphia, Pa,, Jan. 18-23. 25-30. Jan. 18-23. 25-Feb. 6. BENTHAM & Freeman—(Metropolitan) Du- HENMANS, Three—Hazleton, Pa., Jan. 18- WESTON & Raymond Co.—.(Jeffers) Saglnaw, BINDLEY, Florence—Jersey City, N. J., Jan. luth. Minn. Jan. 11-23. 23; Williamsport, 25-30. Mich Jan. 18-23. 18-23- New York City, 25-30. BRASHAW, Laura—(Hub) Mllford, Mass., H^NNEb^iT, James A.—(Empire Theatre) WH. MAN, Frank— (Casto) Fall River, Mass. CUTTER & Williams' Stock Co. (Cutter & Jan. 18-23. Vancouver, B. C., Jan. 11-25. Jan. 18-23. Williams, Mgr.)—Wellsburg, W. Va., Jan. 18- BROWNINGS, The—(Proctor's 5th Ave) New JENNINGS & Jewell—(Crystal) Seattle. WILSON, Lizzie N.—(Keith's) New York 23; Kittanning, Pa., 25-30. York City, Jan. 18-23. Wash., Jan. 18-23; (Edison) Olympia, 25-30. Citv -an. 18-23. OAMILLE Georgia Harper (Harper & Detrick, BURTON & Burton—(Star) Hamilton, Can., KEATONS, Three—(Keith's) New York City, vvORDETTE, Estelle, & Co.—(Casto) Lowell, Mgrs./—Plpestone, Minn., Jan. 18; Flandreu, Jan. 18-23. Jan. 18-23; (Keith's) Philadelphia, Pa., 25-30. Mass.. Jan. 18-23. S. D., 19; Madison, 20; Dells Rapids, 21; Sioux BRUNS & Nina—(Flora's Theatre) Madison, KLEIN-Ou Bros. & Nickerson—(0. H.) Chi- WOOD & Ray—(Keith's) New Yorfc City, Falls, 22. Wis., Jan. 18-23. cago, 111., Jan. 18-23; (Main St.) Peoria, 111., Jan. 18-23. COOK-Ohurch Stock Co. (H. W. Taylor, Mgr.) BIJOU Circus—(Poll's) Bridgeport, Conn., 25-30. . ORLD & Kingston—(Orpheum) New Or- —Akron, O., Jan. 18-23; Oharleroi. P&-., 25-30. Jan. 18--23. i^LEIN & Clifton—(Trent) Trenton, N. J., leans, La. Jan. 18-23. CHECKERS (Kirke La.Shelle, Mgr.)—Boston, BLUE, Chas. C.—En route with Robinson Jan. 18-23. WHIRLING Wheelers—Jeanerette. La., Jan. Mass., Jan. 4-23; New York City, 25-Feb. 6. Amusement Co. See Midway Routes. KENNA, Charles—(Pastor's) New York City, 17-23. CONROY & Mack's Comedians (P. P. Craft, BURSON, Arthur—Dublin, Tex., indef. Jan. 18-23. WELCH, Jas. A. and Celia—(Casino) Wor- Mgr.)—Mannlngton, W. Va., Jan. 18-23; Wheel- BELLMAN & Moore—(Shea's) Buffalo, N. Y., KEENE, Mattle, & Co.—(H. & B.) Brooklyn, cester, Mass., Jan. 18-23; (Boston Theatre) Ing, -o-30. Jan.' 25-Feb. 6. N. Y.. indef. Lowell, 25-30. GOilSE Payton's Comedy (J. T. Macauley, BEANOS, The—(Casino) Lawrence, Mass., LUSBY, Miss Rhea—En route with An Ameri- WHITE & Simmons—San Francisco, Cal., Mgr.)—Cohoes, N. Y., Jan. 18-24; Pittefleld, Jan. 17-23; (Casino) Manchester, 24-30. can Hobo Co. Jan. 18-23; Los Angeles, 25-Feb. 6. Mass., 25-30. BUNKER, The Great—(Standard) Beaumont, KENNuW & Rooney—(Bijou) Baltimore, CORSlu Payton's Stock Co. (David J. Ramage, Md., Jan. 18-23. DRAMATIC. Mgr.)—Nashua, N. H., Jan. 18-23; Lynn, Mass.. Tex., Jan. 18-30. 25-30. BURTON & Brookes—(Cook's) Rochester, N. LITCKFIELD, Mr. and Mrs. Neil—(Lyric) A RAGGED Hero (Geo. F. Hall; Fielding Y., Jan. 17-23; (Howard) Boston. Mass., 24-30. St. Joseph, Mo., Jan. 24-30. Amusement Co., Mgrs.)—Elmira, N. Y., Jan. CARROLL Comedy (Ion Carroll, Mgr.)—Blue- BRYANT & Saville—(Haymarket) Chicago, LLOYD, 'Herbert—(Empire) Cleveland, 0., 21; Wellsboro, Pa., 22; Corning, N. Y., 23; field, W. Va.. Jan. 18-23. 111., Jan. 18-23; (Columbia) St. Louis, Mo., Jan. 18-23. Hornellsville. 25; Olean, 26; ;B
FISHER, Alice (Henry B. Harris, Mgr.)- KELLER Stock Co. (A. M. Keller, Prop. New York City, Jan. 18-23. Mgr.)—El Reno. 0. T., Jan. 21-23; Chickasha FATAL Wedding (Central; Sullivan. Harri I. T., 25-27; Paul's Valley, 28-30. & Woods')—Milwaukee, Wis., Jan. 17-23. KNOTT, iloselle, in When Knighthood Was ii FATAL Wedding (Eastern; Sullivan, Harri Flower (Frank L. Perley, Mgr.)—Beaumont Experience has proven & Woods')— Williainsport, Pa., Jan. 23. Tex., Jan. 21; Galveston, 22; Houston, 23; Sat FROM Rags to Riches (Weis & Meyers, Mgr Antonio. 26; Austin, 27; Waco, 28; Marian, 29 —Cincinnati, 0., Jan. 17-23. Corsica na, 30. FOR His Brother's Crime ^eo. N. Balllnger KINSK'Y Komedy Ko. (M. L. Kinsey, Mgr.) — Mgr.):—New Haven, Conn., Jan. 21-23. Leetonia, 0.. Jan. 18-23. aracampft FACTORY Girl (Chas. H. Wuerz, Mgr.)- KELGEY, Herbert, and Effle Shannon in Sher IRCT ATH TA TUIT IM.TTTDlT'n ••• Chicago, 111. Jan. 17-Feb. 6. lock Holmes (Ed. R. Salter, Mgr.)—Brooklyn FIRST AID TO THE INJURED FRIEND of the Family (Wm. E. Gorma N. Y., Jan. 17-30. Mgr.)—Charleston, S. C., Jan. 21-22; August KEYSTONE Dramatic (McGill & Shipman Ga., 23. Props.)—Manchester, N. Y., Jan. 18-23; Woon FAY Davis (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.)—Boston tocket, R. I., 25-30. Give one dollar for a bottle of Paraoamph rather than three dol- Mass., Jan. 11-23. LIGHTHOUSE by the Sea (R. G. Herndo'i lars to the doctor.. It offers quick and sure relief to the in- FERRIS' Comedians (Harry Bubb, Mgr.)~ Mgr.)—Chicago, 111., Jan. 17-23; Grand Rapids jured and cures Rheumatism, Catarrh and Neuralgia. It is the Duluth, Minn., Jan. 1, Indet. Mich., 24-27. most penetrating remedy in the world and is d i f f e r ent from FOUR Cohans—Louisville, Ky., Jan. 21-23 LITTLE Mary (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.)—Nev anything that you have ever used. Paraoamph is the only ex- Chicago, 111., 25-Feb. 6. York City, indef. ternal remedy that opens the pores and removes all i n fl anima- FISKE Stock Co. (Fiske & Stock, Mgrs.)- LA MARR, Harry (Schrock & Rice, Mgrs.) — tion. At all druggists.. 25c., 50c. and $1.00 a bottle, Plaiufleld, N J., Jan. 17-23; Morristown, 24-30 Chicago, 111., Jan. 2-23. THE PARAOAMPH CO., LOUISVILLE, KY., U. 6. A. FfiNBERG Stock Co. (Geo. M. Fenberg, Mgr. LEGALLY Dead (Harry Shannon, Mgr.)— —Bangor, Me., Jan. 18-23; Lewiston, 23-30. Fulton, Mo., Jan. 21; Mexico, 22; Montgomery FOR Her Children's Sake (Sullivan, Harri 23; St. Charles, 24. & Woods')—Buffalo, N. Y., Jan. 18-23; Detroit LOCKES, The (Will H. Locke, Mgr.)—Au Mich., 24-30. burn, Neb., Jan. 18-23. FOR Her Sake (Jos. Pilgrim, Mgr.)—Greens LITTLE Homestead (Wm. Macauley, Mgr.)— burg Pa., Jan. 21; Conuellsvllle, 22; Morgan .Teannette, La., Jan. 21; Franklin, 22; Patter PRELAN, E. V., Stock (Ralph A. Ward, ter's)—irwin, Pa., Jan. 21- Scottda.le, 22; town W. Va., 25; Mannlngton, 26; Monongah son, 23. Mgr.)—!JTcKeesport, Pa., Jan. 18-23; North Ad- Greensburg, 25; Altoona, 27; Belief onte, 28; 27; Westori. 28. LYONS, Lillian, Co. (Dean & 0'gle, Mgrs.) — ams, 25-30. Lock Haven, 29; Milton, 30. FOUR Pickerts &-Co. (Alex. D. Hudson, Mgr ^llicottville, N. Y., Jan. 18-23; Randolph, 25 POWERS' Comedians (John T. Powers, Mgr.) THE Game Keeper (Smith O'Brien; Rowland —Oscark, Ala., Jan. 21-23; Bainbridge, Ga., 25 30. —Midland, Ont.. Jan. 18-23; Collingwood. 25-30 & Clifford, Mgrs.)—Wilmington, Lei., Jan. 21- 27; Tallahasse, Fla., 29-31. MANSFIELD, Richard—Philadelphia, Pa. PEDDLER (Sullivan, Harris & Woods')— 23; Brook •. N. Y., 25-30. FOR Mother's Sake (Marie Heath; Wm. Pot Jan. 11-23; Wilmington, Del., 25; Harrisburg New York City, Jan. 18-23. TWO Merry Tramps—Charleston, 111., Jan. tie, Mgr.)—Portland, Ore., Jan. 17-23; Sal *.,,- i'renton, N. J., 27; New Haven, Conn., 28: POWELj^-Partello Co. (Hal. Powell, Mgr.)— 26; Paris, 27; Marsh-all, 28; Hillsboro, 29; Ter- Lake City, Utah, Feb. 1-3. Hartford, 29; Springfield, Mass., 30. Portage, Wis., Jan. 21-23. seyville, 30; St. Charles, Mo., 31. FAVERSHAM, Wm. (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.) MANNERING, Mnr.v (Frank McKee, Mgr.) — PATRICE, In Driven from Home (Wm. D. THE Morey Stock Co. (Le Cornite & Flesher, —Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 25-Feb. 6. >few York City, indef. Fitzgerald, Mgr.)—Scranton, Pa., Jan. 21-23: Mgrs.)—Muskoyee, I. T., Jan. 18-23; Parsons, GARSIDE, Condit & Mack's Big Stock Co.— MURRAY & Mackey Co. (John J. Murray Brooklyn, N. Y., 25-30. Kan.. 25-27: Fredonia, 28-3\). Westfleld, Mass., Jan. 18-23; Lowell, 25-30. Mgr.)—Cumberland, Md., Jan. 18-23; McKees- QUEEN of the Highway (W. McGowan, Mgr) THURSTON, Adelaide (F. J. & Claxton Wil- GUY- Stock Co. (C. C. Guy, Mgr.)—St. Char port. Pa., 25-30. —Toronto, Can., Jan. 18-23. stach, Mgrs.)—Belvidere, 111., Jan. 22; Rock- les, Mo. Jan. 17-23; De Soto, 25-30. MYRKLE-Harder Stock (W. H. Harder, Mgr) QUEEN of the White Slaves (A. H. Woods. ford, 23; Hammond, Ind., 24; Freeport, 111., 25; GILMORE Barney (Harry Montgomery, Mgr) —Poughkeepsie N. Y., Jan. 18-23; South Nor Mgr.)—Providence, R. I., Jan. 18-23. Independence, la., 26; Waterloo, 27; Madon Ashtabula, O., Jan. 21; Kent, 22; Lorain, 23 walk. Conn.. 25-30. QUINCY Adams Sawyer (Western; W. G. City, 28; Decorah, 29; La Crosse, Wis., 30. C1 MISSOURI Girl (Eastern- Fred Reymond's Snelling, Mgr.)—Salina, Kan., Jan. 21; Wamejro TEN Nights in a Bar Room (J. W. Stevenson, GODDING°Comedy Co. (0. M. Gotten, Mgr.) M. J. Singer, Mgr.)—Togus, Me., Jan. 21: 22; Topeka, 23: Lawrence, 25; Ottawa, 26: Mgr.)—Crestline, O., Jan. 21; Salem, 22; Niles —Marinette, Wis., Jan. 17-23; Green Bay. 24 Gardiner, 22; Rockland, 23; Camden, 25; Rock- Emporla, 27; Wichita, 28; McPherson, 29: 23; Lisbon, 25: Youngstown, 26; Kent 27; New- 30 port, 25; Westbrook, 27; Union, 28; Andover, H'utchinson, 30. castle, Pa., 28; Greenville, 29; Rochester 30. GRANTLEY, Helen, Co. (Jas. B. Delcher, Mass.. 29. QUINCY Adams Sawyer (Eastern; C. B. THOMPSON. Denman—Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 20- Mgr.)—Monroe, La., Jan. 21; Baton ^ouge, 22 MISSOURI Girl (Western; Fred Raymond s Brooks, Mgr.)—Cairo, 111., Jan. 21; Cape 21; Birmingham, Ala., 22; Mobile, 23; New Or- Natchez, Miss., 23; Jackson, 25; Yazoo City 26 Harry S. Hopping, Mgr.)—Odessa, Mo., Jan. Girai^eaui Mo., 22; Murphy shore, 111., 23; Mt. leans, La., 24-30. Greenwood, 27; Columbus, 28; Tuscaloosa, Ala. n- Hi"ginsvuie 22; Lexington, 23; Richmond. Vernon, 25; Lit'chfleld, 26; Pana, 27; Mattoon, THORNE, Dora (R. L. Cressy Amusement Co. 29; Hattiesburg, Miss., 30. 25; Carrollton, '26: Norborne, 27; Brunswick, 28; Palace, 29; Danville, 30. Mgrs.)—Montgomery, Ala., Jan. 21; Selma, 22; GODFREY, Hal., & Co.—Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. >S: Maeon, 29; Moberly, 30. QUINOY Adams Sawyer (Central; C. H. "Hattiesburg, Miss., 23; Pensacola, Fla., 25; MASON-Keeler Co.—Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. Smith. Mgr.)—Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 11-30. Tuscaloosa, Ala., 26; Birmingham, 27-28; Meri- GLAD of It (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.)—New 25-30 ROBER, Katherlne (L. Blanden, Mgr.) — dian, Miss.. 29; Jackson, 30. Y< y "" MARIE Fountain Theatre Co. (Bobby Foun- Brockton, Mass., Jan. 18-23; Newport, R. L. THE oonvict's Daughter (T. IT. Washburne, GRACE GeorgV(Wm. A Brady, Mgr.)-New tain, Mgr.)—Alva, 0. T., Jan. 18-23; Wood- 25-30. Mgr.)—Hartford City, Ind., Jan. 21; Conn*>rs- ark, N. J., Jan. 18-23; Baltimore Md., 25-30. ',vard, 25-30. RYAN Daniel (W. S. Bates, Mgr.)—Lowell ville, 22; Muncie, 23; Richmond, 25; Greenville, GOODWIN, N._ C.—Chicago, 111., Jan. 11-23 MACK Andrew (Rich & Harris, Mgrs.) — Mass., Jan. 18-23; Poughkeepsie, 25-30. 0., 26; Celina, 27; Bellefoutuiue, 2.-,, . 1 Mew York City, Jan. 18-Feb. 6. RUSSELL, Annie, in Mice and Men (Chas. Hamilton, 30. GII^TTEJ Wm.' (Ohas. Frohman, Mgr.) — MATHKS, Clara—Pendleton, Ore., Jan. 18-30. FroUman, Mgr.)—Pittsburg, Pa., Jan. 18-23 THE Night Before Christmas (Hurt & Nico- New York City, indef. MARKS, Tom, .Stock Co. (Tom Marks, Mgr.) Chicago, 111., 25-Feb. 6. lai, Mgrs.)—Chicago, 111., Jan. 10-31. GALLAND, Bertha (J. F. Zimmerman, Jr. —London, Ont., Jan. 18-23; St. Catherines, 25- ROGERS Bros. (Klaw & Erlanger, Mgrs.)— THE Other Girl (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.; — Mgr.)-"Cincinnati, O., Jan. 18-23. • 30. Boscon, Mass.. Jan. 4-23; Worcester, °" Vorrl> New York City, indef. GILMORE Paul (Jules Murry, Mgr.)—Rock> MAN to Man (Davis & Butterfield, Mgrs.)— ampton, 26; Springfield, 27; Waterbury, C THE Village Postmaster (J. Wesley Rosen- Ford Colo., Jan. 21; Pueblo, 22; Colorado 28; New Haven, 29; Hartford, 30. quest, Mgr.)—Boston, Mass., Jan. 17-23; Saleni, Little Rock, Ark., Jan. 21; Pine Bluff, 22; Hot RORiERTS, Florence (Fred Belasco, Mgr.) — SP 2 Springs, 23. 25; Maiden, 26; Lawrence, 27; Dover, N. H., GIRLS Will Be Girls (Wm. A. Brady, Mgr.) MA11ION, Francis (Geo. K. Robinson, Mgr.) — Seattle, Wash., Jan. 17-30. 28: Manchester, 29; Lowell, 30. —Lawrence, Miss., Jan. 23. ROBERTS, Gertrude (Harry C. Arnold, Mgr.) THE Virginian (Kirke La Shelle, Mgr.)— GREEN Eyed Monster (Wilber's; D. J. May Keene N. H., Jan. 18-23; Haverhill, Mass. —Spring Hill, N. S., Jan. 18-23. New York City, indef. Mgr.)—Burlington, Vt., Jan, 21; St. Albans 22 25-30. x.OMANCE of Coon Hollow (Archibald Allan TPIREE Little Maids (Chas. Frohman, Msr.) HUMAN Hearts (Western; Claud Saunders MeAULIFFE, Jere, Stock (Jere McAuliffe. Mgr.)—Red Wing, Minn., Jan. 21; Rochester —Buffalo, N. Y., Jan. 21-23; Cleveland, ()., Mgr l—Pullman, Wash., Jan. 21; Coif ax 22 vigr.)—Yonkers, N. Y., Jan. 18-23; PeeksklU, 22; Mankato 23: St. Peter, 26; Faribault, 2(5 ?5-30. 25-30. Walift Walla. 23; Pendleton, Ore., 25; Ellens MME. Charlotta Wlehe (Chas. Frohmau, Northfle,-, 27: Albert Lea, 28; Northfield, 29 THROUGH Fire and Water (Jas. H. Wai- bU 5 26 Mason City, 30. lick's)—Troy, N. Y., Jan. 18-23. H ARRIGAN Edward (M W. Hanley Mgio \Igr.)—Montreal. Can., Jan. 11-23. ROE Stock Co.—New Bedford, Mass., Jan TUCKER, Hilda, Stock Co. (Fisher, Campbell —Franklin, Pa., Jan. 21; Titusville, 22; Cory. MOTHER Goose (Klaw & Ei-langer, Mgrs.) — 21-23: Lawrence, 26-30. & Walters, Props. & Mgrs1.)-—Lewiston, Pa., Vew York City, indef. REIIAN & Skinner—New York City, Jan. 18- 23 MRS. Langtry (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.)—bun Jan. 18-20. HALL, Howard, in The Man Who Dared (H. Feb. 6. THE White Slave (R. H. Campbell, Mgr. i — Pierson, Mgr.)—Birmingham, Ala., Jan. 18-23: Francisco, Cal., Jan. 11-23; Oakland. 26; San ROBERTSON & Elliott. (Klaw & Erlangev Haltimore, Md., Jan. 18-23; Washington, D. C.. lose, 27; Stocix.on, 28: Sacramento, 29-30. Mgrs.)—Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 11-23; Bait) 23-30. AtHAWTREY, Charles 'Chas. Frohman Mgr. i MY Lady Molly (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.)— more, Md., 25-30. TURNER, Clara (M. B. Miller, Mgr.)—North- —Cleveland, O., Jan. 18-23; Brooklyn, N. Y.. New York City, indef. STANLEY, Carrie, Co. (Chas. B. Burns, Mgr) ampton, Mass., Jan. 18-23; North Adams, 25-30. MELVILLE ^ose, in Sis Hopkins (J. R. Stir- —Lamar, Mo., Jan. 20-21; Webb City. 22-23. TEN Nights in a Ear Room (John T. Stowe & 25HANFORD, Charles B. (F. Lawrence Walker ing, Mgr.)—Memphis. Tenn., Jan. 21; Green- ville Miss., 22; Vicksbnrg, 23: Natchez, 25: SIGHTS. Pauline, in Repertoire (J. W. Sights •Joe Bullinger, Mgrs.)—Logan, Utah, Jan. 21; Mgr.)-Decorah, la., Jan. 21- Independence, 22 Mgr.)—Aberdeen, S. D., Jan. 18-23; Melette. Boise, Idaho, 23: Oaldvvell, 25; Ontario, 20; Iowa Falls, 23; Davenport, 25; Peoria, 111., 26 Tackson 26; Meridian. 27; iSelma, Ala., 28: 25-27: Northville, 28-30. Payette, 27; Weiser, 28; Biaker City, Ore., 2',); Springfield,'28; Aurora. 29; Rockford 30 tontgomery, 29; Mobile, 30. SPOONER Dramatic (F. E. & Allie; W. Die) Union, 30. HALL, Don C.—Needles, Cal., Jan. 18-23 MARKS Bros. (Mny A. Bell: R. W. Marks. Harrison, Mgr.)—Denison, Tex., Jan. 18-2:!; TKMPEST, Marie (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.) — Mgr.)—Burlington, Vt.. Jan. 18-23. Waxahachie, 25-30. Washington, D. C., Jan. 18-23; Baltimore, Md., HFlT'olnVy Sin (Lincoln J. Carter's)—Lan- McDONALD Stock Co. (Geo. W. McDonald, SOTHERN, E. H. (Daniel Frohman, Mgr.)— 25-30. caster O Jan 21; New Philadelphia, 23; Mas £r t—Biloxi Miss., Jan. 24-30. Detroit, ...iCh., Jan. 25-30. UNCLE Tom's Cabin Co. (Al. W. Martin's siilon,' 25; Steubenville, 26; Bellaire, 2.: MUGS Landing Co. (Roy J. French. Mgr.) — SIDNEY, George, in Busy Izzy (Stair & Ni
WHY Women Sin (M. W. Taylor, Mgr.)— 25; Rochester, Ind., 27; Hammond, 28; Oak IMPERIALS (Harry Williams, Mgr,)—Mil- Hall's Shows Fond cu I ae, Wis. Kansas City, Mo., Jan. 17-23; St. Louis, Mo., Park, 111., 29; South Chicago, 30. waukee, Wis., Jan. 17-23; Minneapolis, Minn., nil > (U.-o. W., Jr.) Evansville, Wii. 24-30. HAVERLY'S Mastodon (Wm. F. Riley, Mgr.) Harrington's Shows .. EvansvllU). lad. WIFE in Name Only (Garland Garten, Mgr.i —New Orleans, La., Jan. 17-23; Shreveport, 25. IRWIN'S Big Show (Fred Irwin, . Mgr.)— Harris Nickel Plate .Valdosta, Ga. -—South Framingham, Mass., Jan. 21: Woon- KERSAND'S, Billy (C. J. Smith & W. C. Cincinnati,- O,, Jan. 17-23; Louisville, Ky., 24- lloliHon's ii'apt. C. D.) Shows .En route socket, R. I., 22; Rending, Pa., 23; Allentowu, Thompson, Mgrs.)—Staunton, Va., Jan. 21; Howe's London Shows Macon, Ga. 25; Bethlehem. 26; Slatington. 27; Easton, 28; Charlottesville, 22; Richmond, 23. KNICKERBQOKEilS (Louie Robie, Mgr..) — ilnbln's (K. B.) Shows Atlantic City, N. J. Norristown, -29: Phoenixvillc, 30. MOBERLY'S, Col Sam Co. (Conrad Lenz, New York City, Jan. 18-23; Philadelphia. Pa., llulburd's Wild West Philadelphia, pa. WIEDEMAN'S Big Show (Willis Bass', Mgr.) Mgr.)—North St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 21; Infer 25-30. Hussard's Old Plantation Show.. Richmond lad —Redding Cal.. Jan. 18-23; Red Bluff, 25-30. Grove, 23; White Bear Lake, 25; Forest Lake, KENTUCKY Belles (Whallen Bros., Mgrs.)-- Indian Bill's Wild West Clifton Korjte, Va! WARD & Yokes (E. D. Stair, Mgr.)—Colum- 26; Still Water, 27; Chaska, 28; Black Dog Boston, Mass., Jan. 18-23; New York City, 2:>- Johnson's Museum Peorla, 111 bus 0., Jan. 21-23; Pittsburg, Pa., 25-30. Lake, 29; Fort Snelling, 30. 30. Jones Model Plate Clifton Forge', Va! WAY Down East (Win. A. Brady, Mgr.) — QUINLAN & Wall's—Port Huron, Mich., Jan. LONDON Belles (Rose Sydell's; Campbell & Julian's Amphitheatre Havana, 111 New York City, Jan. 1-23. 2i; Kalamazoo 22; Grand Rapids, 23. Curtin, Mgrs.)—Chicago, 111., Jan. 24-30. Kellogg's Grt. So. Shows Alexandria' i,a. ,
It has been said by many that where the and has his office with the National Printing street fair* and carnivals were put under the and Engraving Co., Chicago. ban by the Grand Lodge of Elks it was dealt Jake Mendelsohn, manager of The Girl from Its death blow, but I can not help but think Up There, with the Gaskill-Mun3y-Levitt Co., otherwise. 'Tis true that the B. P. O. E. have- is spending the winter at Lafayette, Ind., and done more to bring the proposition conspicuous- having a pleasant time. ly before the public than any other one organi- Roy Fortune has signed for the season of zation, and yet there are more carnival com- 1904 with the Royal Amusement Co. to do his panies today than ever before. musical act on a slack wire as a special free 41ght here I might state that the idea sug- attraction. Regards to friends. A QUAINT FAIR. weeks in August and another four weeks In gested by Doc Waddell some time ago whereby C. W. Stanley, formerly with the Wright The "New York Tribune" recently published October. Two other famous bands will be se- the management of the various carnival com- Carnival Company, is spending the winter in the following article, furnished by its corres- cured for terms of eight weeks each. The noted panies might come to some kind of mutual San Antonio, Texas, and can be addressed at pondent at Bangor, Me.: The truly rural an-1 La Garde Republicaine Band of Paris, or some Agreement that would be a means of protecting 731% West Commerce street. really old-fashioned country fair still thrives other equally famous band of France, will be their interests when it comes to contracts is Chas. F. Proctor, known as Dutch Charlie, In Maine, as has been demonstrated at Monroe, one of these, while the remaining band will be certainly the proper move. I am confident the has bad a fine wagon built and can be seen where there has been a daily attendance of selected from the best organizations of either experienced ones will agree with me that so every day in Asheville, N. C., driving about about 5,000 at an exhibition which can be England or Germany. long as the wildcat business is continued (by selling his famous World's Fair waffles. reached only by a long drive over rough roads, Save for formal action on an inconsequential companies) there can be no hope for success Arthur O. Holden, the high diver, who closed the distance from Bangor being 21 miles. Mon- amendment, the anti-scalper ordinance, which from a financial point, for the simple reason after 31 weeks with the Gaskill-Mundy-Levltt roe is far from the line of any railroad, and prohibits ticket brokers from dealing in non- that no organization with an expensive salary Company, is at his home in Newark, N. J., has not even trolley cars, so that every one transferrable commutation or excursion railway list, etc., can hope to compete wjth the minor until the company again starts on the road. who goes to the fair has to "hitch up" some or steamboat tickets, has had final and favor- organizations, who, as a rule, do not actually The Southern Amusement 'Company was in- sort of a rig and eat dust on the way. A able action. It is confidently believed that know b41f of the time where their next stand corporated at Birmingham, Ala., Jan. 5, with Bangor horse Jockey, asked why so many peo- within the next week it will have been signed will be. To my personal knowledge I have seen a capital stock of $2,000. The incorporators ple go to the Monroe Fair, replied: "I s'pose by the mayor. The ordinance prohibits, under an agent go out as late as Thursday to arrange are A. 0. Liddon, George G. Tate and Frank M. because it's so hard to get there." But it is a a penally of of a fine of not less than $250 nor for the next week. Edwards. great fair, all the same. more than $500 for each offense, the sale of The route of a carnival company should be Rey Hill and wife, glass blowers, and daugh- Another old-time festival of farmers Is the non-transferrable tickets by scalpers, and there- lecided upon months ahead. The railroad com- ter are spending the winter days on Mr. Hill's Orrington Fair, where the horses race on the by effectually prevents sale of World's Fail- panies should be looked after before any con- father's farm near Highland, Ohio, having queerest track in the world—three laps to the tickets by ticket brokers, affording protection tracts are made on their lines. Some line of closed at Shelby, Ohio, Jan. 2. Best wishci mile. Orrington is a rich old town on the banks to all lines entering St. Louis. The scalpers work must be decided upon to induce the farm- to friends. of the Penobscot River, six miles below Bangor, have to furnish a bond of $1,000 and their ing element to take more Interest in these Hatch & Adams have shipped the outfit used and it is inhabited by a community largely made license can be revoked by the mayor. events. The plan adopted by the Tuscaloosn, last season from Lansing, Mich., to Washing- up of men who have Quit going to sea and taken A feature of Colorado's game exhibit at the ton, Ind., to consolidate with the Wright Car- up farming. No amount of digging and plant- World's Fair will be a live animal display. nival outfit, which was purchased by them last Ing can take the salt out of the one time sail- The exhibit will Include every species of wild November. ors, and nautical phrases abound at Orrington quadruped found In the state. James S. Bush, The Pilbeam Amusement Enterprises are win- Fair. The race track is a wonder—three times a veteran hunter, Is the field collector for this tering in Ionia, Mich., where they will open arounu the horses go to make a mile, and some- xhibit and he has gathered a sufficient number NEXT WEEK early in the spring in connection with Dan Pll- times the salty farmers and jockeys who pre- of 'animals to make a respectable looking zoo. more. They are fitting up new shows and will side in the stand lose run of the laps and can't "The Billboard" will publish a very ' Most of the collection is at City Park, Denver, able article by F. Cunningham, advo- carry 6 good clean pay shows and 14 free acts tell whether the nags have gone a mile, two and consists of two cinnamon bears, one black cating the organization of stre'etmen. to tour Michigan only. thirds of a mile or a mile and a third. bear, one black bear cub, on6 brown bear cub, Mr, Cunningham sets forth his ideas on The Red Men's Street Fair and Fall Carnival The track has two humps and a hollow, as two mule deer, one white tail deer, one moun- the subject in an entertaining style, at Crowley, La., is reported to have been very they say in Orrington, and Lou Dillon couldn't tain sheep, three antelope, two racoons, two Kia argument is very forceful, and the successful. The city was crowded with people do better than 2:30 on it. Some one suggested badgers, two lynxes, two gray wolves, three from all sections of Southwest Louisiana us this summer that the association should buy coyotes and one bald eagle. At Elitche's Gar- article may prove edifying to streetmen ' more land and make it a half mile track, but generally who will, at least, read it special trains were run. The Talbott-Whitney dens are a mountain lion and two golden eagles with interest, Company furnished the attractions. the idea was indignantly repelled. "It would Numerous stuffed animal specimens will also The Johnson Operatic Cake Walkers and be the everlastin' sp'ilin' o' this fair," the be shown in Colorado's game exhibit. directors declared. And It would. Bangor peo- The largest hotel ever erected for an expo- vfuseum are In winter quarters at No. 214 ple who can not be hired to go to their own big sition will be within the World's Fair grounds. North Washington street, Peoria, 111. Mr. fair at Muplewood Park, flock to Orrington The rates will be controlled by the Exposition Johnson left St. Joseph, Mo., on the 15th, where every year and laugh themselves fat at the 'is had been in search of attractions. Last Rooms will be divided into four classes, ac- Ala., Board of Trade in giving their fall cele- season his troupe were with the C. W. Parker queer doings. cording to size, not less than 500 rooms of bration and street fair last fall strikes me as Amusement Company. each class. The hotol will accommodate about being the answer to the often asked question: The U. a. .of K. P. will hold an indoor car- 6,000 guests. The rates will be on the Euro- What can we do to assure the attendance of FAIB NOTES. pean plan, $1, $1.50, $2, $3 and $5 a day for the agricultural element to our fair ? The •ilval at Kalamazoo. Mich., week of Jan. 25. uach guest. The latter prices will be charged The Pilbeam Amusement Enterprises will fur- Minneapolis voted $2,500 for her St. Louis p ^reposition is as follows: nish attractions, consisting of Statue Show, Exposition fund. or the very large rooms with baths. Meal* The sum of $300 was set aside as a fund from Electric Theatre and Plantation Show. The Indiana's poultry exhibit at the World's Fair will be served to such of the guests as desire1 which small cash premiums were offered for will consist of 1,000 birds. them at the following prices: Breakfast am every product grown in that locality. In many free attractions will consist of a vaudeville A free horse show will be given at Logans- icon luncheon, 50 cents each; evening and din- cases ttie premiums did not amount to 50 cents show and other attractions. port, Ind., this coming summer. •ier, 75 cents. The hotel management will col- and $1.00 and $5.00 was the limit. Booths were W. N. 'Barlow, late of Sigfried's Hall of At the poultry show held at Tiffin, Ohio. Jan. lect from each guest 50 cents extra each day erected on the main thoroughfare in which to Fame, and electrician with the Hatch-Adams 6-10, over 1,100 birds were exhibited. o cover the price of admission to the Expo- •lisplay the products. The farmers turned out Carnival Co., has framed up an electric the- sition grounds. The hotel will be made larger atre. Mr. Barlow carries his own electric light The Poultry and Pet Stock Show held at en masse, 'twas not the amount of the premium outfit; has also engaged the Milsen Sisters in Wichita, Kan., week of Jan. 4, was reported a than now contemplated if the advance bookings so much they wanted, but to know who raised their spectacular dances. He has signed with' great success. of guests shall warrant. the best cotton, corn, potatoes, or whatever the the Hatch-Adams Co. for season of 1904. It was practically decided Jan. 12 that the case might be. The result was a grand success. La She, the colored novelty slack wire artist, agricultural interests of Ohio would not exhibit They had big crowds and once they come if the lias closed with the Honolulu Belles ana re- at the, World's Fair. shows and concessions did not get their share turned to his home, 512 N. Ashley Street. Ann Paris is to have a world's fair In 1911, but of the surplus cash no one was to blame but Arbor, Mich. He will put otit a fair ground St. Louis does not think that wise people will themselves. show the coming season; also do his act as a wait for it.—Chicago New*. I am sure that the companies instructing free act at street fairs and carnivals. Last The prizes in the live stock department will their agents to embody this feature and make fall he played the fairs in Michigan and had amount to $250,000. This sum is more than the more efforts to get the farming element will be the very best of success. Regards to friends. aggregate of the prizes given at previous in- certain of getting a class of people who, as a Messrs. George Davis and Henry Rosenthrtl ternational expositions. * STREET FAIRS NEXT SEASON. rule, have not attended street (airs very ex- purchased at Demopolis. Ala., from C. Smith, of The Meriden (Conn.) Elks are to hold a grand Fourteen years ago last October in the little tensively. the Palace Amusement Company, a large steam fair, commencing Feb. 8, in the Meriden town city of Veedersburg, Indiana, a meeting was In conclusion I would suggest, this being the riding gallery, find are now running same under hall. The attractions are to be furnished by called by a number of the leading business men beginning of a new year when new resolutions the management of the Monumental Carnival .7. J. Armstrong, the vaudeville agent of New for the purpose of organizing a fair association. are appropriate, let us unite upon one plan of Company. Mr. Smith and his folks returned to York City. After discussing the merits and advantages action, and that to present a line of shows their home at Columbiana. 0., where the young- ""Indiana's World's Fair commissioners believe of fairs as a means of stimulating trade, mak- worthy of the patronage of the best, a list of or Smith, "Chris," is undertaking the task of that every third resident of that state will at- ing new acquaintances and bringing stranger* free attractions pleasing and entertaining, a building a merry-go-round by himself. tend the World's -flair. This belief is based on to town, it was learned that no suitable or line of concessions with all tendency of graft "Beautiful Cora" (Mae Benson), under the reports that have reached them, and which "onvenient location could be had upon which to entirely eliminated, a company a people and management of J. M. Benson, after a success they consider authentic. hold the said fair. In view of this fact it wa' performers who is each and every one a lady ful season with the Patterson & Brainerd Co., suggested by one of the members to hold it up- and gentleman and insist upon their conducting is resting at hor home in St. Louis, Mo. She A Dayton, 0., car company will exhibit at on the main streets. Aftor a number of pro- themselves as such. Let us make no promises expects to return in the spring with her own the World's Fair two handsome railroad tests were overcome this proposition was finally that we can not fulfill. 'By all means lot us show and the same company, with more elab- coaches, all of the timbers and finishing lumber idopted, and preparations were at once begun, dispense with all knocking our fellowman and orate costumes and electrical effects, and pre- of which were made from catalpa trees grown a number of free attractions and shows were throw away the hammer. Have a good word sent one of the best electrical attractions on on a farm near Dublin, Ind. txx>ked, small premiums were offered by differ- and smile for every one and let us labor with the road. Edgar S. Paxson, of Butte, Mont., will ex- ent business men on various products grown In the one object in view, to do right by e/ery The Billie Bobinson Amusement Co. is mak- hibit his $10,000 famous painting of the Ouster that locality and everything was ready for the one. If we can keep these thoughts in our mind ing big 'preparations for next season. Prof. Battlefield, which has attracted so much atten- opening of what was to be the first street fair constantly throughout the coming year at tho Kid Lewis, the high diver, will do a somer- tion at Washington, D. O. It is said to be in this section of the country. qlose of the season we will find it necessary to sault for a 90-foot ladder into a tank of water; the best representation of the celebrated battle- The success of the enterprise was beyond keep our bank roll in a larger pocket, and wo Cora and John Ford are practicing a good many field. will certainly find consolation in the thought their fondest dreams. The attendances were that we have done our share toward the ad- new tricks with their slack wire; Prof. Davis, A company of Milwaukee men has been organ- large, and notwithstanding the heavy expense vancement and upbuilding of the street fair the higrh wire walker, will do three different ized and applied for a concession to instal foun- in securing strong free acts, bands, advertising business. ART. EDWARDS, acts this season. Prof. Leon has signed for tains in various parts of the World's Fair and other expenses the affair was a great sun- Mgr. Great Eastern Street Fair Co. his balloon ascensions and daring cannon act. grounds and sell mineral waters, ice cold, at a cess, and over $1,100 net profit was realized. J. H. Overstreet, of Dallas, Tex., writes that penny a glass. The exposition management has The interested parties were so enthusiastic he notes with sflfisf action OUT series of articles Installed many drinking fountains and filtered over the results that a permanent organization STREET FAIR NOTES. on The Street Fairs of Next Season and thinks river water will be supplied free. was affected, and with but small change the same parties hold offices today. Since then Jos. J. Conley goes this season with the Groat they will meet with the hearty endorsement of The Illinois State Fair will be held at Spring- there has been fourteen successful street fairs Mundy Amusement Co. ail the people in that section of the amusement field, Sept*. 29 and Oct. 7. The gates will be in Veedersburg. Some of the strongest free W. H. Rice will have the privilege car and field and that they ought to promote the good open on SJnnday and admission will be charged, acts before the public have been there. I am statue show with the Great Mundy Amusement of all. In tMs discussion, says he, the work but the fair will not be in operation. Tills Is informed by Mir. Irwln, the secretary, that Co. of the promoter • must not be overlooked, as it In accordance with the recommendations of there never was a surplus1 of less 'than $700 In J. Frank Hatch was made an Elk in Chicago is most important. Upon him devolves the President, Dickerson, because of much discussion the treasury. Lodge No. 4, B. P. O. E., Thursday "evening, public interest in the forthcoming show. created last season by the fair being run on Truly it can be said by those who have been Jan. 14. Captain D. Amerit has three big penny arcades Sunday, ir closely indentifled with the street fairs and Hatch-Adams Carnival Co.'s winter quarters running in Illinois. Frank Smith is manager of The following officers were elected for the carnivals that the success or failure of all en- has been removed from Lansing, Mich., to No. 1; Mr. and Mrs. Morgan managers of No. 2, Hagerstown (Md.) Fair: President, John W. tertainments of this class depend upon the man- Washington, Ind. and Captain Ament, Morris Gowdy and George Stonebraker; vice-president, George W. Smith; ner in which they are conducted, and those The Great Eastern Street Fair Company will Rehm of No. 3. His headquarters are at Kan- recording secretary, Daniel H. Staley; corres- who have had the benefit of years of experience open about May 15 for a twelve weeks' season kakee. The Captain will open the Great Lon- ponding secretary. Palmer Tennant; treasurer, furnishing the a'musement-going public various entirely in Kentucky. don Ghost Show early in March at Hot Springs, Daniel W. Reichard; directors, Frank W. Mish, attractions were soon to realize that to per- A street fair is wanted for the Somerset Ark. Mrs. Ament has about recovered her John L. Cost, George M. Stonebraker, D. L. petuate the street fair and carnival and at the (Ky.) Spring Carnival. Address Chas. Win- health at the Springs and will soon rejoin her Kenly. J. E. Stonebraker, W. H. Howard, L. R. same time protect their own Interest must fur- frey, P. O. Box 334. - husband. Schnebley, E. A. Pry, John W. Cable and B. A. nish only such attractions as> would meet with The Andrews Glass Palaces Company is play- Achille Philion will join Nat Reiss' Southern Betts. the approval of the general public. ing store shows through Michigan, this week in Carnival Company the latter part of March for A unanimous ballot was cast by the secretary Observation teaches us that the largest per Belding and Greenville. a nine months' tour of the Pacific Coast. Ho of the Fond Du Lac (Wis.) Agricultural So- cent of patrons to those entertainments are La Marr and Siada's Chinese Palace are ex- will have a very strong midget show on the ciety to elect the officers of the society. All ladies and children. This being the case, h,lbltinig with the Monumental Amusement Co. road next season and everything pertaining to the old officers were re-elected. They are: naturally we must cater to that element. It is and reports business good. the show will be entirely new. He will havo President, G. N. Mlhills; vice-president, Frank true that some of the attractions being pre- J. Frank Hatch was in St. Louis Monday, three very small midget ladies from Europe. » Brinkerhoff, of Springvale; secretary, J. W. sented by different carnival companies are be- Jan. 11, and contracted for seven 60-foot cars ginning to get stale, as it were the interest from Venus Transportation Co. Each one is an artist and a thorough entertain- Watson; treasurer, J. H. Bierne, of Oakfleld. A Wm. Hartlan, of Staples, Minn., owing to ill er. Their names are Princess Nouma, Prince MS motion of George P. Dana to hold a fair some once taken In them seems to be lost somewhat, Mathilde and Countess Carolina. He will use time In September was carried. and why should it not? health, is anxious to secure a partner for his Can you force an old toy upon a child after street fair, carnival and park attraction. two tents and carry his own orchestra. Clinton, Iowa, is going to have a new amuse- it has lost its newness? and so it is with the The Gaskill-Mundy Carnival Company's legal The Monumental Amusement Company reports ment park, known as Sans Soucl. Messrs. Wal- amusement-going public. They are looking con- proceedings at Austin, Texas, have been con- big business at Linden, Ala., the woek of Jun. ters and Heln, of Clinton, are the managers. tinually for something new. This fact has been summated and a division of the property agreed 5. and at Thorriasville, Ga., the following week. Mr. Pete Walters is one of the most prominent demonstrated. upon. The aggregation is composed of some of the men of Clinton and his partner Is Mr. A. J. In resrard to the future of street fairs and F. R. Blitz has taken the management of one shows formerly conducted under the manage- Hein. the manager of the Clinton baseball park, carnivals, I think we will see some Important of the principal shows of the Dixie Carnival ment of Mr. Bert Hoss, of the Columbus Car- in connection with the "3-1" league. Mr. Hein changes In the next few years. That they have Company, and goes to El Paso and California nival Co., who went to Hot Springs for the Is now booking performers for the vaudeville passed beyond the experimental stage stands with them. winter, after a successful week at Demopolis, and open-air attractions. The park will be without a question of doubt, and when we look Mr. J. P. Mundy and Mr. Frank Gaskill linve Ala.: also several new ones. J. B. Sutton, for- open from 2 to 11 p. m. dally, with band con- back a year or so and realize that only last adjusted the matter of settling up their differ- merly of the Layton Company, is doing the certs both afternoon and evening. Performers year there were more than three times as many ences out of court. Both will have a company promoting, and Mr. R. B. Harrison manages Bend open time to A. J. Hein. street fairs and carnivals as the year previous this season. the working forces connected with the aggre- Three of the most famous bands in the world we can come to but one conclusion and that Is The item about the Southern Carnival Com- gation. will play prolonged engagements at the World's they have come to stay. pany opening probably in El Paso, Tex., was Fair In St. Louis this year. Four hundred and erroneous. The company opens April 4 in Al- The editor respectfully solicits contribution* fifty thousand dollars has been appropriated for * The third of a most Interesting serlea of buquerque, N. M. for the special Fair and Street Fair Number of music. Sousa's famous band Is already under articles on this subject. Contributions are so- W. H. Rice will be the general agent for the "The Billboard," which will b« iwued Xa*oh contract to appear four weeks In May, four licited, Great Mnndy Amusement Co. the coming season 15 and dated THE: BILLBOARD 15
Solicitors to take Orders for French, English and Ger- man Posters, advertising the Latest European Modes NOTIFICATION OF TRI-STATE CONVEN- A meeting of the New England Billposters' in Ladies' Robes, Cloaks, Millinery, Etc., Etc, Address Association took place at Providence, R. I., TION. on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1904, at which C. C. Fred R. Corbett, secretary of the Tri-Stati- Ames, of Providence, was elected president and Association, is sending out the following noti- D. 0. Ackerman, of Springfield, Mass., was JOHN MOORE, Lid.it&SSSSfSSSK- fication: elected secretary. Dear Sir—The regular annual meeting of the A. Allison, formerly of the Curran Co., Den- Tri-State Association will be held at the Ceu- ver, Col., has been eltced secretary and gen- tropolis Hotel In Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, eral manager of the California Billposting Co. LONDON, S.W., ENG. Jan. 26, 1004. of Los Angeles. Mr. Allison brings with him Make your arrangements now to be with us to the new firm a fine knowledge of the busi- at this time, as we want a full attendance GEORGIA. and your presence especially. Atlanta — M. P. itoughton, Box 554. MThose so desiring are able to secure a special ILLINOIS. |6te over all railroads at this time, 011 "cer- billposter; Max Peters, of the Amphion Theatre, Brooklyn, N. Y., as billposter; Phil Taylor, of Chicago —Joh n A. Clough, 42 River st. tificate plan" owing to Lumbermen's Conveu- Payton's Lee Avenue Theatre, Brooklyn, N. Y., East St. ~ouis — W. H. Deemar. fjon. See your local agent for particulars. as lithographer; Benj. Bears, of Payton's Lee .Mattoon — McPberson Bros.. 301 N. 12th et. K Bates at Centropolis Hotel will be $2.00 i.er Avenue Theatre. Brooklyn, N. Y., as lithograph- |ay, and tho»e desiring rooms should notify the er, all on Car No. 1. Management at once, as they agree to furnish J. K. Brown was unanimously elected busi- Huntington — Kenjamln Miles, 8 Everett st. their best accommodations to those so instruct- Indianapolis — Indianapolis Adv. Co., 915 Stev- ing, at this rate. To reach the Centropolisj, ness agent of Brooklyn Branch Local No. 2, enson Bid - take Electric Park cars at Union Depot direct his opponent, A. A. Gerson, having declined to Marion— John L. Wood, 920 S. Branson «t. to hotel. run, as he intends to leave the city on Feb. 15 Michigan City — j. L. Weber Co. The secretary will endeavor to open an office to join the Sells Bros. Circus, after visiting Mnncle — Muncie Advertising Co. at the hotel on the 25, and requests all mem- friends and relatives in Cincinnati and Indian- Terre Haute —O . M. Bartlett bers to call at once upon arrival. apolis.' Bro. Brown is now advertising agent Trusting to meet you at this time, and with at the Orpheum Theatre in Brooklyn, and is a IOWA. best wishes for a very prosperous season, I very capable and responsible man for that Des Molnes — Jes Moiues Advertising Co. am Yours very truly, office. Douds— Union B. P. & Adv. Co. FEED li. CORBETT, Mason City — Henry Diehl. Secretary Tri-State. Des Moines — W. W. Moore (licensed.) —*-«3SS5x—-' —— •••••>-<—-—•—^sajgjjgjgsss*—-, IDAHO. MATERIAL TO WORK ON. Boise — R. G. Spalding. Wonderful progress has been made in the KANSAS*. past few years by the various State and Dis- DISTRIBUTORS Atchison— City Bill Posting Co. trict Billposters' Associations in organizing Osuwatornle — E. P. Fisher. their respective territories, and to look at the membership lists of the respective organizations MASSACHUSETTS. one would conclude that most towns of any con Boston — Cunningham & Gourley. sequence are represented, but such is not the DISTRIBUTORS' NOTES. Brockton —Joh n V. Carter. 288 Belmont 8t. case. There is still a lot of missionary work J. T. Cameron reports distributing Father MICHIGAN, to be done and plenty of material at hand to John's Medicine in Sunbury, Pa. work on. The Tri-State Billposters' and Dis- The Middlegport Billposting Company has Jackson — W. R. Solomon. tributors' Association, covering the States of recently distributed 600 books for C. I. Shoop, MINNESOTA. Missouri, Kansas and Nebraska, is to hold its Racine, Wls., and also 1,000 pieces for L'r, .Morris — George R. Lawrence, B. P. and Dist. annual meeting in Kansas City the latter pa;t Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind. MISSOURI. of January. It is therefore appropriate to call J. F. Clark is putting out 15.000 Pemna attention to the possibilities offered in that magazines in Carmony, Ark., and also dis- St. Ixmls — S. A. Hyde. 2136 Eugenia st. territory and incidentally to hint to that asso- tributed for the Boston Medicine Co. He has MONTANA. ciation the importance of interesting and bring- 15,000 samples on the road from the Kondon Boulder — A. H. Foster, Jr. ing into the fold the numerous billposters who Mfg. Co., Minneapolis. Business is good. have so far overlooked the advantages of mem- A matte? of the greatest importance to the NEBRASKA. bership. The following billposters and towns distributors of Virginia is the bill recently Fa irtmry-— Robert J. Christian. In Tri-State territory are not identified with the The above Is a likeness of C. Wood, of passed by the legislature preventing the distri- Schuyler — KUS & Bolmun. Association, but certainly should be; at least bution" of patent medicine samples. The patron NEW YORK. these towns should have a member, as the popu- Jamaica, N. Y. Mr. Wood's career is typical of the bill is Mr. R.'H. Angle of Roanoke, whose lation will indicate. They are as follows. of the opportunities offered by this great coun- child drank the contents of a sample of some Albany — A. H. Baumgardt. Oseaf Thlas, Washington, Mo 3015 population try that enable its sons to rise successfully to patent medicine carelessly thrown in the front Ogdensbnrg — E. M. Bracy. J. Masterson, Doniphan, Mo 1508 " the top of the ladder. At the age of eight yard by the distributors and was made very, Potsdam — Edson Taylor, 20 Waverly it. A. L. Smith, Trenton, Mo 5396 . " years Mr. Wood was taken from school, his Rf-hpnectady — Cbas. H. Benedict. 121 Jay st. father having suddenly died from pneumonia, though not seriously ill, thus making it easy Syracuse — James Molonghney, Courier Bldg. J. Ferguson, Montgomery City Mo. 2026 " and when his carriage business was finally to force his bill through on the sympathy of Guy M. Ball, Pleasant Hill, Mo. .2002 " wound up there was very little left for the the house of delegates. NORTH CAROLINA. Wade Derln, Bolivar, Mo 1869 SjtatesvUle — Rowland Advertising Co. Mark Hale, Kennett, Mo 1509 widow and Mr. Wood became at that age the W. D. Newton, Mound City, Mo..1681 man of the family. His first position was as a 02510. printer's devil. There he obtained his first Cincinnati — J. J. MiTi'fcy & Co. A. J. MeCasland, Pacific, Mo 1213 knowledge of billposting and distributing in 1 G. W. Owen, Pattonaburg, Mo.. 1065 the year of 1870. He began with a 75 cent Advertisements under this heading will le published \ Columbus — S. A." Eij ' '«, Clark Shaw, Rolla, Mo 1600 brush and a 25 cent pail. Jamaica at that time weekly at the uniform rate of ten cents per issue, or $4.00 Fostorla— W. C. TlMSX & Co.. 116 W. Tiffin «t. Thos. Miller, Higbee, Mo 1151 per year. Martin's Ferry —J . I", Blumenberg. G. W. Pigg, Vandalla, Mo 1168 had a population of 6,000 and its suburbs about V oungstown — M. Ghtinjr. 2,000 more. Eis business ranged from $300 to Waverly — A. D. ?T')manson, Box 200. Stephen Swader, Liberty, Mo 2407 $500 a year. In 1904 Jamaica, with Its same ALABAMA. John McCraith, Marshall, Mo 5086 suburbs, Richmond Hill, Morris Park, Wood- Dothan—J. B. Wise. PENNSYLVANIA. Dr. P. ivendall, Sikeston, Mo 1077 haven, Ozone Park, Springfield, Queens Hollis Inrllsle — Wm. M. Meloy. Box 49. G. J. Senfert. Pierce City, Mo..2151- and Broalp Hills, a distance of 10 miles square ARKANSAS. l)u Bois — O. H. Barlow, 3 S. Brady «t. G. A. Guemple, Slater, Mo 2502 has about 36,650 according to the last cen«us. Conway—J. F. Clark. Box 92. iCnst York — Richard R. Staley. Jas. W. Cropp, Plattsburg, Mo. .1878 His business now runs in the thousands. Mr. Cotton Plant—Boon & Echols. fohnstown — George E. Updegrave & Co. Thos. C. Mitchell, Hamilton, Mo. .1804 Wood attributes his success to business meth- Helena—Fitzpatrick B. P. Co. '>iiof>Tiirvllle — «»o. K. Oberboltr/er. James Randolph, Fulton, Mo 4883 ods followed for the last 25 years, advertising Springdale—Tlte SauncJers Co. SOUTH CAROLINA. O W. Long, Marceline, Mo 2638 in The Billboard and last, and by no means CONNECTICUT. Ross H'ickman, Lebanon, Mo. ...2125 least, the influence of a Christian mother Who Columbia — J. C. Ringlev (at Charleston). F.' Bondy, Holden, Mo 2126 taught him to make a home motto of Honesty, Stamford—Hawley Oefinger. I'lioenixville— C. C. Trlbble. Geo. D. Relsman, La Plata, Mo.. 1345 the Best Policy, and in his office there has been IDAHO. TENNESSEE. White & Westall, Greenfield, Mo. 1406 hanging such a motto for 20 years, beautifully Pocatello—George Dash. Box 272. Harriman — Harriman B. T. & Ad. Service. Geo. Morgan, Glasgow, Mo 1672 framed, and as long as Mr. Wood is in the ILLINOIS. Cordeie — P. D. Mingledorff. L. t>. Howard, California, Mo..2181 business his determination is to adhere strictly Fresno — F. H. Bancroft, Opera House Bldg. J. M. Young, Rockport, Mo to it. Bloomlngton—City B. P. Co., Coliseum Bldg. Memphis — Ward-McCawley. A. J. Taylor, Blair, Neb 2970 Charleston—T. G. Chamber!. Rufls Miksch, Red Cloud, Neb. .1554 Chicago—A. Davis. 293 W. Van Buren St. TEXAS, Chas. Perky, Wahoo, Neb 2100 ness, great energy and splendid enthusiasm. A.marillo — J. L. Summers. Joe Wheeler, Minden, Neb 1238 H'e is the kind of man who makes himself felt. INDIANA. Chas. Cone, McCook, Neb 2445 The Fltzpatrick Billposting Co. is a new en- Hrownstown—B. O. Shepard. WISCONSIN. August Dahl, Holdrege, Neb 3007 terprise in connection with their Grand Opera Michigan City—J. L. Weber & Co. West Superior — C. A. Marshall. West Superior Fred Shirley, Ord, Neb 1372 Hose in Helena, Ark. They have just IOWA. Hotel. Chas. West, Schuyler, Neb 2157 closed one of the largest contracts ever placed CANADA. Joe Carpenter, Oswego, Kan 2208 in Helena for metal signs with the Owl and Des Molnes—W. W. Moore, licensed distributor. A. F. Morris. Mgr.. Hastings St., Vancouver, Ed Rust, Osage City, Kan 2792 General Arthur people. They have several KANSAS. C. L. Call, Eureka, Kan 2091 thousand feet of boards. ICllsworth—Wm. L. Oaston. Montreal— C. J. T. Thomas. Box 1129. J. W. Sheets, Fredonla, Kan 1650 C. F. Brown, of Waterloo, Iowa, has the fol- Nlckerson—John E. Miller. B. P. & Dtat. Wm. Blundell, Chetopa, Kan 2019 lowing paper on his boards this week: Old MINNESOTA. Frank Campbell, Marysv'le, Kan.2006 Virginia Cheroots, Dot Long Cut Tobacco, Old B. B. Davis, Howard, Kan 1207 Underoof Rye, Pete Dailey Cigar, Gold Dust Remidjl—A. T. Wheelock. 0. A. Reynolds, Ossawattomie, Kan. Twins, Neverslip Horseshoe, Old J. E. Pepper Minneapolis—Gibbons Bill Posting Co. 4191 Whisky, Runkel Bros. Cocoa, Dr. Bell's Pine MONTANA. Aaron Short, Concordla, Kan 3401 Tar Honey and Romoc. Billings—A. L. Babcock. Marion Mock, Erie, Kan 1111 J. T. Cameron, Sunbury, Pn., reports the fol- H. R. Rice, Anthony, Kan 1179 lowing work done for the month of December NEW YORK. FPOSTEHSiHANPBI last: 8 sheets advertising the "Philadelphia Brooklyn—H. J. Slnken, 734 Metropolitan Ave. DAUBi. Press": 8 sheets Gold Dust: 8 sheets Neverslip Ca blest ill—Edwin F. Wentworth. J. W. Hettler can be found at H. 0. Wheel- Horse Sfioe; 8 sheets Dr. Jayne's Expectorant; NORTH CAROLINA. Advertisements under this heading will lie published er's, No. 106 First street, Dixon, 111. 2 sheets in near-by towns; 3 s-.eets Julia Mar- Statesville—Rowland Advertising Co. weekly at the uniform rate of ten cents per issue, or fi.06 The Middlesport (0.) Billposting Company lowe Shoe; 2 sheets W. L. Douglass Shoe; 8 per year. report business for December to have been less sheets Delineator. OHIO. than the preceding month. The St. Lous (Mo.) Billposting Co. has MJddletown—Anthony H. Walburg. 0. P. Fairchild has received two very flatter- let about all the space on their boards for the PENNSYLVANIA. American Show Print, Milwaukee, Wl§. Ing offers for the Covington plant, but has not World's Fair period. Big John Whalen is busy liell Show Print, Sigourney. la. yet decided to sell out. these days making those who desire space get Altoona—Charles Edmund Grubb. 827 4th Ave. C. H. Buck & Co.. Boston, Man. Harry King, of the Carnival Art Company, in quick. He says that the business outlook Johnstown—Johnstown B. P. Co. Oalvert Litho. Co., Detroit, Mich. in the billposting work is going to run beyond Phoenixvllle—George K. Oberholtzer. Central Ptg. & Eng. Co., 140 Monroe, Chicago. was doing some fine art window decorations at Newcastle—The J. G. Loving C. B. P. Co. Dlxon, 111., the first week in January. Mr. their capacity, and unless a proper line on 'the Chicago Show Print Co. 5th Ave. Chicago, 111. King is an artist at the business. advertisers can be had, they will be unable to TENNESSEE. Donaldson Litho. Co.. Newport, Ky. supply additional space when wanted. Knquirer Job Printing Co., Cincinnati, 0. The meeting of the Board of Directors at San Memphis—Ward-McCaley. Hrie Show Printing Co., Erie. Pa. S"rancisco, Cal., promises to be very largely George Enos Throop is one of the official solicitors that will show the billposters evi- TEXAS. Ot. Amer. Eng. & Ptg.. 5 Beekman St.. N. Y. attended considering the immense distance that dence of having hustled early in 1904. Two Gainesville—Paul Gallia. C. B. P. & Dlgt. Great W. Printing Co., 513 Elm St.. St. Loul*. most of the visitors will have to travel. very nice national contracts nave been closed Carthage—A. Burton. Grieve Litho. Co., Milwaukee, Wl«. John Donnelly & Sons, of Boston, Mass., have for a long run of posting which will reach Greenville—Frank Brame. Hennegan & Co., 127 E. 8th St., Cincinnati, O. just closed a contract with Messrs. Huhbard
BRISTOL, CONN.—State Business Men's Assn Couvtu. Jan. —. 1904. A. H." Abbes, New Fountain, Conn.. Secy. MEXICAN CANES List of Fairs FALL KlVtilt, CONN.—New England Barten d.-r« and Walters' Assn. Convtn. Jan. — Red. White and Blue Canes. Ammunition and Ammunition €aue«. Cartridge ILLINOIS. 1904. Canes, Confetti, Ribbon and Hats. Our line Is complete and' unique,'' our H.AKTFORD, CONN.—Civil Engineers' State Prices Interesting. Send for Circular and Prices. MOLINE, ILL.—Industrial Home Assn. Fair. Convtn. Feb. 9-10, 1904. J. Frederick Judson Feb. 6. 1904. Box 1.W4, New Haven. Conn., Secy. HARTFORD, CONN.—Order of High Priest- THE NATIONAL FLAG CO., 1012 Flint St., Cincinnati, O. hood Grand Convtn. May 10, 1904. Chas W. Skiff. Danbury, Conn., Secy. HARTFORD, CONN.—Royal Arch Masons Grand Chapter Convtn. May 10, 1904. Jas. Mc- Latest Novelty Out! Cormick, Secy. HARTFORD, CONN.—Royal and Select Masters Grand Council Convtn. May 11, 1904. Jas Best seller with Street- MeCormick, Secy. HARTFORD CONN.—American Road Makers men and Canvasers. Send EL PASO, TEX.—January Jubilee. Jan. 18-22, Assn. Convtn. Feb. 13-14, 1904. Wm. S inclusive, 19U4. C. W. Van Loon, Pres. and Crandall, Editor Municipal Journal, New York Artificial Peach Director. City. N. Y., Secy. for prices. Sample by FOilT WAYNE. IND.—Military Carnival and HAflTFORD, CONN.—State Pomologlcal Socie- Merchants Exposition. Feb. 8-13, inclusive. ty Convtn. Feb. 2-3. 1904. H. C. C. Miles, mail, lOc. WM, BECK SONS CO., 10-12 Garfield Place, Cincinnati, 0. Wm. Porter, Mgr., 906 Calhoun St. Milford. Conn., Secy. GAilUNKU. MASS.—K. of 0. Fair. Pythian MERIDEN, CONN.—O. TJ. A. M. State Council IDAHO. ILill. Jan. 25-30. inclusive, 1904. Convtn. May 14, 1904. C. H. Adams, 4 INDIANAPOLIS. IND.—Pythian Jubilee Oele- Grove St., So. Norwalk, Conn., State Council BOISE, IDAHO—Pacific Coast Billposters and br-itloti. Jan. 28. 1904. Distributors' Assn. Couvtn. March 18. 1904. Money Getting NATCHE7, MISS.—Mardi Gras Association's UIPDLETOWN. CONN.—State Agrl. Convtn B. G. Spauldiug. Secy. 7th Annual Carnival. Feb. 16-18, Inclusive, Jan. —. 1904. ILLINOIS. NEW BRITAIN. CONN—Sons of American COIN OPERATING MACHINES NEW 'LONDON, CONN.—Elks Charity Fair and Revolution St»te Society Convtn. Feb. 22.ALTON, ILL.—United Comcmer,clal Travelers Carnival. Ftb. 6-15. inclusive. 1904. George 1904. A. J. Sloper, Secy. Sup. Council Convtn. May 20 and 21, 1904. B.M.il !<,„*. Secy. NEW HAVEN. CONN.—State Bottlers Protec- Geo. B. Hart, 160 Clark St., Chicago, 111., OWENSBORO, KY.—Irish Fair. Jan. 25-30. tive Assn. Convtn. Jan. 28, 1904. Grand Secy. Isaac Monk, manager. NEW HAVEN. CONN.—State Lumber Dealers' U.uu.MlM-riON. ILL.—State Historical Socie- PATERSON, N. J.—Military Carnival (dates Assn. Convtn. Feb. (2d week), 1904. Louis ty Convtn. Jan. 28-29, 1904. not set). J. B. Marris, Mgr. A. Mansfield, Secy. BLOOMINGTON, ILL.—State Medical Societj TKtiY N. Y.—Military & Merchants' Electric MEW HAVEN, CONN.—N. B. O. P. Grand Convtn. May (third week), 1904. Carl E. Ciirnlvnl. Armory. Feb. 3-13. Inclusive. 19O4. Lodge Convtn. April 13, 1904. F. D. Grin Black, Jacksonville, 111., Pres.; E. W. Weis. ALLOWED EVERYWHER Dunn Bros.' Mid-Winter Carnival Co., attr. Ottawa, 111., Secy.; Dr. Jas. H. Stowell, 103 WATKRBUilY, CONN.—Indoor Carnival. Jan VEW' LONDON. CONN.—State Letter Carriers State St., Chicago, 111., Chrmn. Com. 30-Feb. 6, inclusive. Auspices Speedwell Assn. 10th Annual Convtn. Feb. 22. 1904 'A1KU, ILL.—State Supervisors County Com- Lodge K. of P. Golden Gate Carnival Co.. .lohn B Co««rniin FlKrtford Conn. Secv missioners and County Clerks Assn. Couvtn. attr. SOUTH MANCHESTER, CONN.—Semi-annual Feb. 9, 1904. Jesse E. Miller, Secy. WINONA, MINN.—Street Fair. Sept. 5-8, in Sons of Temperance State Convtn. April 22, CHAMPAIGN. ILL.—State Engineers and Sur- elusive, 1904. 1904. Wm. C. Dickinson. 323 Sherman Ave. veyors Society Convtn. Jan. 20-22. 1904. K. New Haven. Conn.. Grand Scribe. E. B. Tratman, ItiStS Monadnock Block, Chl- WATERiBURY, CONN.-^State Barbers Assn. ""ago. 111., Secy. iICAGO, ILL.—State Packers Assn. Convtn. Convtn. Jan. —. 1904. Feb. —, 1904. WATERBURY. CONN.—State Carpenters and CHICAGO, ILL.—State Coal Operators' Assn. Joiners' Assn. Convtn. March 21, 1904. K. Convtn. Feb. 22. 1904. C. L. Scrogge, Old CONVENTIONS V. Morse, 15 Pine St., New Britain. Conn., Colony Bldg.. Secy. State Secy. CHICAGO, ILL.—State Homeopathic Medical Reunions, Conclaves, Assemblies DELAWARE. Assn. Convtn. May 11-13, Inclusive, 1904. DOVEB, DEL.—O. U. A. M. State Council Con- Dr. Burton Hazeltine, 100 State St., Secy. vtn. Feb. 17, 1904. ''UK'AUU, ILL.—Stiite Lumber Dealer* A»»n. ALABAMA. WILMINGTON, DEL.—A. O. U. W. Grand Convtn. Feb. 11-12. 1904. Geo. W. Hoti-n BIRMINGHAM, ALA.—Travelers Protective Lodge Convtn. Feb. 9, 1904. Frank D. Lack kiss, 333 Manhattan Bldg., Chicago. 111.. Secy. Assn. State Convtn. May —, 1904. E. L. ey. 9th and Market Sts., Secy. t'HICAOO. ILL.—American Railway Engineer- Higdon, Birmingham, Ala., State Secy. Inn and Maintenance of Way Assn. Couvtu. B1K.U1MU1AA1, ALA.—State Federation of DI8TBICT OF COLUMBIA. March. 15-1T. 1904. Labor Convtn. April 27. 1904. D. C. Wll- WASHINGTON, D. C.—American Masters and CHICAGO, ILL.—African M. E. Church Gen- II,-. ms, Box r>89. Secy. Pilots of Steam Vessels Assn. of U. S. Con eral Conference. May — 1904. MOBILE, ALA.—Presbyterian Church Genera' vtn. Jan. —, 1904. CHICAGO, ILL.—National Afro-American Con- Assembly in U. S. Convtn. May 19, 1904. WASHINGTON, D. C.—National Wholesale gressional League of U. S. Couvtn. June Rev. W. A. Alexander, D. D., Clarksvllle, Lumber Dealers' Assn. Convtn. March 2-3 20-25, 1904. Tenn., Secy. 1904. Eugene F. Perry. 66 Broadway, New CHICAGO. IT,L.—Republican National Convtn. MOltlLB, ALA.--State Pharmaceutical Assn York City. N. Y., Secy. June 21, 1904. 1427-1457 Couvtn. April —, 1904. J. D. Button, Local WASHINGTON. D. C—Colonial Dames of Amer . HicAUio. ILL.—Western Canned Good* Pack- Secy.; W. B. Brlghum, Tuscaloosa, Ala.. lea National Society Convtn. April —, 1904. ers' Assn. Convtn. Feb. 10-11, 1904. Ira Woodward Ave. Mrs. T. M. Cheesman. 109 University Place. Whitner. Bloomington. 111.. Secy. MONTGOMERY. ALA.—Knights Templar Grand New York City. N. Y.. Secy. t'HICAGO. II.I<—Order Columbia Knights Grand Commandery Convtn. May 11, 1904. Geo. A. WASHINGTON, D. C.—American Oriental So Lodge Convtn. Jim. 28. 1904. W. F. Lippa DETROIT, - MICH. Beauchamp, Grand Recorder. ciety Convtn. April 7, 1904. Prof. Moore 7iM Miinonlc Temple. HPC.V. ARIZONA. Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., Secy. DECATUR. ILL.—State Domestic Science Assn. WASHINGTON. D. C.—International Car Ac Convtn. Feb. 23-25, 1904. Miss Sallle An- MORRNCI, ARIZ.—Knights of Pytliins Grand thony, Bloomington, 111., Secy. Lodge Convtn. May 11, 1904. John D. Loper, countants' & Car Service Officers' Assn. Con- CANES and WHIPS vtn. May 24-25. 1904. L. G. Corcoran, care B. ST. LOCKS. ILL.—State Retail Hardware Mesa, Ariz., Grand Keeper of R. and S. Pa. R. R.. Buffalo. N. Y.. Secy. Dealers' Assn. Convtn. Feb. 23-24. 1904. L. Toy Whips jwdJValking Canes. ARKANSAS. WASHINGTON. D. C.—National Woman Suf D. Nish, Elgin, 111., Secy. frage Assn. Convtn. Feb. 12-19. 1904. Mr*GALESBCRG. . ILL.—Illinois Press Assn. Con FAYETTEVILLB, ARK.—Y. M. 0. A. State vtn. Fob. lii-18, Inelusive. 1904. Convtn. Feb. 6-7, 1904. J. L. Scofleld, Lit- Kate Gordon. 1800 Prytanla St.. New Orleans. SUPPLY HOUSE, tle Rock. Ark.. Secy. La., Secy. JACKSONVILLE, ILL.—Illinois Elks Assn. 46 Ann Street, NEW YORK. HOT SPRINGS, AUK.— State Funeral Directors WASHINGTON D. C.—Daughters of American Convtn. May 3 and 4, 1904. B. L. Maien- Assn. Convtn. Commencing May 17-20, inclu- Revolution Convtn. April 18. 1904. J. W thal, Pres.; G. H. Raymond, Treas.; T. S Largest Mfrs, in U. S. Estab. 1865. sive, 19Q4. Harry I. Holderness, Pine Bluff. Holcombe. 902 F St., Secy. Bunn Secy. WASHINGTON, D. C.—Catholic Women's OAK PARK, ILL.—State Letter Carriers Catalogue furnished on application. Ark., Secy. Benevolent Legion Supreme Council Convtn. Assn. Convtn. May 12, 1904. M. T. Finnan LITTLE RuCK, ARK.—Knight Templar Grand Feb. 24. 1904. Bloomington, 111., Secy. Coin. Convtn. April 22, 1904. Fay Hemp- PEKIN. ILL.—Annual State Conrtn. of Betall torial Assn. Couvtn. Jan. 28-29 1904. W. stead, Gr. RMorder. FLORIDA. Merchants' A««»n. Feb. 23-25, inclusive, 1904. S. Montgomery. Greensburg. Ind., Secy. LITTLE ROCK, AKK.—State Bankers' Assn. fACKSONVILLB, FLA.—State Federation of Fred. C. Pauley, Secy. iMUANAI'OI.IS. INI).—Saving and Loan Assn. Convtn. April 21-22. 1904. M. H. Johnson. Women's Clubs Convtn. Feb. 10-11. 1901. PEORIA, ILL.—Socialists State Convtn. May. State League Convtn. March S 1904. A I. P. O. Box 418. Secy. \Ir« Iticliard F. Adams. Palatka. Fla., Secy. 29 and 30. 1904. • Jmlieil. Slielbyville, Ind. Secy. PINE BLUFF. ARK.—Fifteenth Protestant JACKSONVILLE, FLA.—Grand Chapter R. A. MUNCIE IND.—Delaware County Teachers' Episcopal Diocesan Convtn. May 10, 1904. PEORIA. ILL.—Second Annual Convtn. IlllnoN Education Assn. Convtn. Feb. 23-26, Inclu- M. of Florida Convtn. May 10 and 11, 1904. State Branch of Bartenders' International sive. 1904. John M. Daggett. Marianna, Ark.. Secy. W. P. Webster, Grand Secy. League of America. Feb. 22-26, lnrlu*Ir«> PINB BLUFF, ARK.—Knights of Honor Grand JACKSONVILLE, FLA.—National Cane Grow- 1904. Robt. Moore. Chicago, 111., State Pres.; RICHMOND, IND.—Eastern Indiana Dontal Lodge Convtn. Feb. 17. 1904. J. H. Bllheim- ers Assn. Convtn. April 26, 1904. Chas. O. Miller. Aurora. 111.. State Treas.; Assn Convtn. May —, 1904. H. F. Hussey. er, Little Rock, Ark., Secy. JACKSONVILLE, FLA; — Funeral Directors Secy. Frank B. Brady. Kewanee. 111.. State Secy, SOI TH BEND. IND.—State Retail Merchants CALIFORNIA. State Convtn. May 10, 1904. C. M. Bing- SALEM. ILL.—Royal Templars of Temperanci Assn. Convtn. Jan. 19-21. 1904. Gottlieb FRESNO. CAL.—Y. M. C. A. State Convtn. ham, Jr., Daytona, Fla., Secy. State Convtn. Feb. —, 1904. Thos. Mar- Helttman. Ft. Wayne, Ind.. Secy. Feb. 4-7. 1904. JACKSONVILLE, FLA.—Grand Commander K. ahull Secy. •WH'TH BEND. IND.—Team Owners' National LOS ANGELES. CAL.—M. E. Church General T. of Florida Convtn. May 12, 1904. W. P. SPARTA, ILL.—Synod of the Reformed Pres- Convtn. Jan. —. 1904. Jasper Clark. 722 Conference. May 1, 1904. Webster, Grand Recorder. byterian Church of North America Convtn. Wlllard St.. Toledo. O.. Secy. SAN r'KAM'ISfu. CAL.—National Retail Gro- JACKSONVILLE. FLA.—Seventeenth State Hor- May 25, 1904. Rev. S. G. Shaw, Ph. D., 45 WABASH, IND.—I. 0. F. A. Convtn. Feb. 2-3 cers nnd General Merchants' Assn. Convtn. ticultural Society Convtn. May —, 1904. Antrim St., Cambridge, Mass., Clerk. 1904. Dr. P. G. Moore, Secy. May 2-4, 1904. Fred Mason, St. Paul. Minn., Stephen Powers, Secy. Becy. IJVE OAK. FLA.—State Medical Assn. Convtn. INDIANA. INDIAN TEKBITOBY. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.—Grand Lodge I. 0. O. April 19. 1904. De Witt Webb. M. D.. Mt. ANDERSON, IND.—State Eisteddfod. Feb. 27. TULSA, I. T.—Oklahoma and Indian Territory F. Convtn. May 10, 1904. Wm. F. Burnes, Augustine. Fla., Pres.: Dr. J. D. Fernandez. 1904. David J. Lloyd, Maple St.. North An- pharmaceutical Assn. Convtn. Aluy —, 1901 Secy. .Tupksonvlllp Fla.. Secy. derson. Ind., Secy. F. M. Weaver, Oklahoma City, Okla., Secy. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.—Subsidiary High Court ORMOND BEACH. FLA.—National Good Roads EVANSVILLE. IND—State Lincoln League Con Oklahoma Pharmaceutical Assn.; K. D. Kin- Ancient Order Foresters Pacific Coast Con- Assn. Convtn. Jan. 28-29, 1904. vtn. Feb. 12-13. 19o4. Geo. D. Bellman. seh- Checotah, I. T., Secy. Indian Territory vtn. May 10, 1904. J. Falconer, 102 O'Far- <«T, AUGUSTINE. FLA.—Intpr-State National Rooms 9-10. Fendrlch Bldg., Secy. Assn. rel St., Secy. Guard Assn. Convtn. Jan. 25-28, 1904. FT. WAYNB, IND.—State Masters Horse IOWA. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.—Triennial Conclave of GEORGIA. Shoers' Assn. Convtn. April 13-14, 1904. VMES. IA.—State Drainage Convtn. Jan. 15- Ktiight Templars. Sept. 5, 1904. Wm. Elmendorf. 210 Division St.. Bvansville. 16. 1904. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.—A. O. F. Sup. High ALBANY, GA.—Grand Lodge Knights of Pyth- Ind.. Spey and Treas. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA.—State Federation of Wo- fifnrt of the Pacific Coast Convtn. May —, ias Convtn. May 17 and 18, 1904. Wm. H. FT. WAYNE, IND.—Knights of Columbus men's Clubs (Colored) Convtn. May 26, 1904; i»04. M. Kozak, 591 N. Main St., Wilkes- Leopold, P. 0. Box 12, Savannah, Ga., G. K. State Convtn. May 6, 1904. W. H. Tobln. Blanche M. Woods, 317 E. 5th St., Daven- barre. Pa.. Secy. of R. and S. Muncle, Ind., State Secy. port, la., Secy. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.—Royal and Select ALBANY. GA.—Royal Arcanum Grand Council INDIANAPOLIS, IND.—State Haymakers Assn. Ol.KAK LAKIfi. IA.— State Spiritualists' Assn. Masters Gr. Council Convtn. April 18. 1904 Convtn. April 26. 1904. R. P. Lester, Jr.. Convtn. May 18, 1904. C. E. Nobes, Flora, Convtn. Jan. 21-24. 1904. Dora C. Crosby. Wm. A. Davies. 121 Geary St.. Gr. Secy, anl, Covlnprton. Oa.. Secy. Ind., Secy. 314 R 13th St.. DCS Molnes. la.. Secy. Recorder, ATLANTA. GA.—Brotherhood of St. Andrew INDIANAPOLIS, IND.—Phi Kappa Psi Fra- COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA.—I. 0. F. High Court SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.—R. A. M. Convt» State Convention. May 17, 1904. Henry M. ternity Convtn. April 6, 1904. Orra E. May .'{ and 4, 1904. John L. Sahn, Dubuque, April 19-20, 1904. Wm. A. Davies. 121 Gearj Ralston, Brunswick, Ga., Secy. Monnette. Secy. la.. High Secy. St., Or. Secy, and Recorder. A.TLANTA, GA.—Annual Diocesan Convtn. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.—National Hardware DAVHIM-oKT. IA.^—State Manufacturers Assn. SAN FRANCISCO CAL.—Gr. Com. B. T. Con May 18, 1904. Rev. Frederick F. Reese, D. Lumber Assn. Convtn. May 19, 1904. C. I). Convtn. Jan. 26-28, 1904. W. W. Marsh. vtn. April 21-23. Inclusive. 1904. Wm. A. D., 518 -Walnut St., Macon, Ga., Secy. Strode, 1110 Fort Dearborn Bldg., Chicago, Wiitorloo la.. Pres. Davies. Gr. Secy, and Recorder. VTLANTA. GA.—Department of Snnta. Natl. 111.. Seoy. DAVENPOilT, IA.—Twenty-eighth Convtn An- VAI.I.BJO. CAL.—Native Sons of the Colder TCdnpntlonnl Assn Corivtn. Feb. 23-25. 1904 INDIANAPOLIS, IND.—Knights Templar Grand cient Order United Workmen. May 10, 1904. W«ftt Gr. Parlor Convtn. April 25, 1904 VTLANTA. GA.—Colored National Immigratl-wi Commandery Convtn. May 11, 1904. Calvin B. F. Rehkopf, Des Molnes, la., 'Grand Re- Henry Lnnstedt. 414 Mason St., San Fran- & Commercial Assn. Convtn. April —, 1904. W. Pratlier, Recorder. corder. cisco, Cal.. Gr. R»cy. T.. p T.emon. 30 Yonnsr St.. Secy. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.—State Institute of DKS MOTNES. IA.—P. M. I. O. O. F. Grand COLORADO. VTLANTA, GA.—State Industrial Convtn. Feb. Homeopathy Convtn. May —> 1904. H. H. Encampment. Feb. 9-11, 1904. A. J. Cdling, DENVER, COLO.—State Editorial Assn. Con- 17 1W4. Walter G. Cooper. Secy. Baker. M. D., Muncie, Ind.. Pres.; Saml. Secy. vtn. Jan. —, 1904. P. B. Smith. Salldas, VTLANTA, GA.—Biscuit and Cracker Mft* Korrell. Nohlesville, Ind.. Secy. DKS MOINES. IA.—State Wholesal* Batter, Colo.. Secy. Awsn c,t U. S. Oonvtn. Feb. 16. 1904. J. W. INDIANAPOLIS. INT>.— Inter-Stnte Mlnerg and Egg nnd Poultry Dealers Assn. Convtn. Feb. DENVER, COLO.—The Colorado and Wyoming Callahan. 139-141 Ave. D. New York City. pppHtorq Convtn. Jan 28. 1904. —. 1904. Lumber Dealers' Assn. Convtn. Feb. 15. X. Y.. Secy. INDIANAPOLIS. IND.—Kniebts of Pythias Ru- DES MOINES, IA.—State Manufacturers' Assn. 1901. H. H. Hemenway, Colorado Springs, AUOUSiA. GA.—Y. M. C. A. State Convtn. premp Tribunal Convtn. Feb. 3. 1904. Wm. Convtn. Jan. 26-28. 1904. 8. C. !*»«>. Secy. Colo.. Secy. & Treas. Feb. 20-23. 1904. D. E. Luther, care Y. M. D. Kennedy, 6023 Princeton Ave., Chicago. tura] Society Convtn. Dec. 16-1R. IPOS DENVER, COLO.—American Cattle Growers' C. A.. Atlanta. Ga., Secy. 111. Secy. DES MOINES, IA.—Dept. Conncil Patriarchs Convtn. March 7-9. Inclusive, 1904. H. W. MACON, G A.—State Medical Society Convtn. INDIANAPOLIS. IND.—State Retail Hardware Mllitnnt ('onvtn. Feb. —, 19O4. Rohlnson. 200 Bonton Bldg.. Secy. April 15-U. Inclusive. 1904. L. M. Jones. Dealers' Assn. Convtn. Feb. 16-18. 1904. M. DES MOINES. IA.—State Engineering Society LA JUNTA. COL.—Jr. O. U. A. M. State Coun- L. Covey. Arsros, Ind., Secy. Convtn. Jan. 20-22. 1904. W. H. Jackson, cil Convtn. May 10. 1904. Chas. H. Peters, SAVANNAH. GA.—Southern Ice Exchange Con- INDIANAPOLIS. IND. — Citizens' Industrial Secy. Temple Court, Denver, Col., Secy. vtn. Feb. 24-26, 1904. Wm. E. Worth, Assn. of America Convtn. Feb. 22-23. 1904. DES MOINES, IA.—State Society Iowa Medi- Wilmington, N. C., Secy. D. M. Perry. Secy. cal Women's Convtn. M;iy 17, 1904. Dr. CONNECTICUT. SAVANNAH, GA.—Southeastern Billposters and INDIANAPOLIS. IND.—National Council of Jennie McCowen, Davenport, la. Secy. BRTDGFPOKT. CONN.—Knights of the Macca- Distributors Assn. Convtn. May 16, 1904. Women Convtn. Feb. —. 1904. Mrs. Lillian DUBT'QUE. IA.—State Master Plumbers Assn. bees State Convtn. Feb. 5, 1904. John F. R. L. Kirknatrick, 720 Temple Court, At- M. Hollister. Detroit. Mich.. Secy. Convtn. Fpb. 13. 1904. D. W. Fitts. Siou : x Johnson, 23 Benton St.t Hartford Conn., Secy. lanta, Ga., Secy. NDIANAPOLIS. IND.—Stntp Republican Edl- City. Ta.. Secy. - - • o: Button** St. 1 Button Co pboto Button*. St. Louis Button Cor Convent'^ Buttoma«St.Iioiil* Button Ce Carnival Bsutton*- St. Lout* Button CVv THE BILLBOARD 17
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Magee, Box 582, D»« Crary, 292 Essex St., Lawrence. Mass., Sup. MISSOURI. TRENTON, N. J.—St. Patrick's Alliance State Molnes, la.. Secy. Secy. Couvtn. Jan. 25, 1904. BOSTON, MASS.—Knights of Pythias Grand KANSAS CITY. MO.—Xrl-State Billposters and KANSAS. Lodge Couvtu. April 27, 19o4. Chas. A. Distributors' Assn. of Missouri, Kansas ami TRliiNTON, N. J.—State Deaf Workers Ass'n; FT. SCOTT, KAN.—Triple Tie Benefit Assn. Cross. Grand Keeper of Records and Seal. Nebraska Couvtu. Jau. —, 19u4. Convtn. May 30, 1904. R. C. Stepheusou, Council. Feb. 9, 1904. BOSTON. MAbS.—Sous of Temperance Grand KANSAS CITY, MO.—Southwestern Lumber- Secy. LAWRENCE, KAN.—State Editorial Assn. Con- Division Couvtu. April 19. 1904. C. B. Den- men's ABHU. Couvtu. Jau. 20-27, 1904. Harry TRWNTON. N. J.—Y. M. C. A. State Cbnvtn. vtn. Feb. 8-9, 1904. Col. D. K. Anthony, nett, Grand Scribe. A. Gorsuch. 302 Postal Bldg., Secy. Fel). 11-14. 1904. E. W. Uearne. 141 Ualsejr ,: Leavenworth. Kan., Secy. UOSTON, .MASS.—lioine Circle Sup. Circle Con KANSAS CITY, MO.—Merchants and Manufac- St., Newark. N. J.. Secy. LAVVKuiiNCij, KA..N.—t>tuie Press Assn. Con- vtu. Feb. 25, 190.. Frank B. Burbauk, 101 turers' Assn. Convtu. Jan. 25, 1904. TRENTON. N. J.—Knights of Pythias Grand vtn. Feb. 8-9, 1904. J. L. Brady, Secy. ST. LOUIS. Mo.—American General Passenger Lodge Convtn. Feb. 17-18. 1904. Tremont Ave., Secy. aud Ticket Agents' Assn. Coavtu. Jan. 25, LEAVENWORTH, KAN.—State Pharmaceutical UOSTON, MASS.—A. O. U. W. Grand Lodge NEW YORK. Assn. Couvtu. May 25-27, 1904. S. O. Put- Couvtn. Feb. 23-24. 1904. 1SW4. nam, Local Secy.; E. E. Lair, Topeka, Kan., UOSTON. MASS.—National Mull Spinners' Union ST. LOUIS. MO—National Builders' Assn. Con- ALBANY, N. Y.—State Dental Assn. Convtn. Secy. Assn. Couvtu. April 5. 1904. Samuel Ross, New vta. Feb. —, 1904. W. U. Sayward, 100 May 11, 1904. Dr. W. A. White, Phelps, NEWT(.N. KAN.—Y. M. C. A. State Convtn. Bedford, Mass., Secy. Devonshire St.. Boston, Mass.. Secy. is. Y., Secy. Jan. 2S-31, 1904. Andrew Balrcl, Topeka, HOSTON. MASS.—Knights of Honor Gr. Lodge ST. LOUIS. MO.—XI Psi Plil Fraternity Con ALBANY, rs. Y.—-National Guard State Convtn. Kan., Secy. Couvtu. April 13. 1904. E. G. Pratt, 7»0 vtn. Feb. —. 1904. Dr. C. C. Markey, Chi- Feb. —. 1904. TOPEKA. KAN.—Knights of the Protected Ark, Washington St.. Grand Recorder. cago. 111.. Secy. ALBANY, N. i.—State Supervisors of Highway Supreme Lodge Convtn. Jan. 25. 1904. GREENFIELD. MASS.—State Creamery Assn. ST. LOUiS, MO.—National Bos and Shook Convtn. Jan. 26-2<. 1904. TOPEKA, KAN.—State Labor ana ludastrv Convtu. Jan. 26-27, 1904. A. M. Lyman, Mfrs. Assn. Couvtn. Feb. 8. 1904. ALBANY, N. Y.—State Master Plumbers Assn. Assn. Convtn. Feb. 1, 1904. Montague, Mass., Secy. ST. LOUIS, MO.—A. O. U. W. Grand Lodge Couvtn. Feb. 9-10, 1904. T. M. Hill 618 6th TOPEKA, KAN.—Thirty-seventh Annual Royal LYNN, MASS.—Fprresters of America Grand Convtn. March 15, 1904. Henry W. Meyer Ave., New York City, N. Y., Secy. and Select Masters Uraud Assembly. Com- Court Couvtn. May 17, 1904. J. J. Galla- Grand Recorder; Wm. H. Miller, Gr. Master ALBANY, N. Y.—Royal Arch Aiasons Grand mencing Feb. 15, 1904. Will. M. Shaver. gher, Box 355, Lowell, Mass., Grand Secy. ST. LOUIS, MO.—Railway Claim Agents Assn. Chapter Convtn. Feb. 2, 1904. Grand Recorder. LYNN, MASS.—New England Colonial Baptist Convtn. May (last week), 1904. Oscar F. ALBANY, N. Y.—State Homeopathic Medical TOPEKA, KAN.—State Dental Assn. Convtn. Assn. Convtn. May 11-16, inclusive, 1904. Georgi, New York City, N. Y. Secy. Society Convtn. Feb. 9-lo, liHH. De Witt G. May (second week), 1904. Qeo. A. Esterly, Rev. Johnson W. Hill, 26 Harwlck St., Bos- ST. LOUIS, MO.—State Press Assn. onvtn. Wilcox, 597 Elenwood Ave., Buffalo, N. Y., Lawrence, Kan., Secy. ton, Mass., Secy. May —, 1904. F. W. Richardson, Berkley, Secy. TOPBKA, KAN.—State Dairymens Assn. 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May 19, 1904. Rev. Win. H. Rob- 1904. Wm. M. touaver. Grand Secy. WORCESTER, MASS.—State Retail Dealers' Secy. erts, 1319 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa., TOPEKA, KAN.—Grand :x>dge of A. F. and Assn. Convtn. Feb. 17. 1904. Marcus L. ST. LOUIS, MO.—National Cigar Leaf Tobacco Secy. A. M. of Kansas Convtn. Feb. 1T-18, 1904. Foster. Secy. Assn. Convtn. May 2-4, inclusive, 1904. Sig. BUFFALO, N. Y.—International Young Men's Albert K. Wilson, Grand Secy. WORCESTER, MASS.—State Spanish War Vet- H. Koling, 220 Pearl St., New York City, Christian Assn, Convtn. May ll-lo, 1904. TOPMKA KAN.—State Temperance Union An- erans League Convtn. Feb. 21-23, 1904. Geu. N. Y., Secy. Richard C. Morse, 3 W. 29th St., New York nual Convtii. Feb. 16-18, 1904. Owen Summers, Portland, Ore., Secy. ST. LOUIS, MO.—United Christian Party Na- City, N. Y., Secy. WICHITA, KAN.—State Republican Convtn. .VOKC ES'JL<, MASS.—Post Office Clerks' State tional and International Convtn. May 1 ana 3UFFALO, N. Y.—Order of Railway Teleg- March 9, 1904. Convtn. April 19, 1904. J. H. Henderson. 2, 1904. Wm. Rudolph Benkert, Davenport raphers Convtn. May —, 1904. L. W. WICHITA KAN.—K. 0. T. M. State Convtn. \lnilliie uivislon P. O.. Boston. Mass.. St-oy la., Chairman National Ex. Com. Quick, St. Louis, Mo., Secy. Feb. —. 1904. WORCESTER. MASS.—G. A. R. State Encamp- ST. LOUIS, MO.—National Convtn. Democratic BUFFALO, N. Y.—Y. M. C. A. International KENTUCKY. ment. Feb. 19-20. 1904. W. W. Blackman. Party. July 6, 1904. Convtu. May 11-14, 1904. Richard C. Morse, Boston. Mass.. Secy. ST. LOUIS, MO.—American Surgical Assn. BOWLING GREEN, KY.— Y. M. 0. A. State Convtu. June 14-17. inclusive, 1904. Dudle.x 3 W. 29th St., New York City, N. Y., Secy. Convtn. Feb. 18-21, 1904. Henry E. Rose- WORCESTER, MASS.—Daughters of Veterans BUFFALO, N. Y.—Royal Templars of Tem- State Convtn. Feb. 19-20, 1904. Miss G. M. P. Allen, M. D., 278 Prospect St., Cleveland. perance Supreme Conclave. May 26, 1904. var, Louisville, Ky., Secy. Putnam, Highland Ave., Leominster, Mass., O., Secy. LOUISVILLE, KY.—State Retail Hardware ST. LOI i IS. MO.—National Lumber Exporters' E. B. Rew, Masonic Temple, Secy. and Stove Dealers' Assn. Convtn. Feb, —, Pres. BUFFALO, N. Y.—General Assembly of the WORCESTER. MASS.—State Fruit Growers' Assn. Convtn. Jan. —. 1904. Presbyterian Church in tue U. S. A. May 1904 Assn. Convtn. March 10-11. 1904. C. A. ST. LOUIS. MO.—National Produce Commiemlon 19, 1904. Wm. H. Roberts, D. D., L.L.D., LOl'ISVILLE KY.—A. 0. u. W. Grand Lodge Whitney, Upton. Mass.. Secy. Merchants' League Convtn. Jan. —. 1904 Convtn. Feb. 9^ 1904. Thos. U. Osborn, 216 J. R. Franklin. Baltimore. Md., Secy. Witherspoon Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa., Stated Norton Bldg.. Secy. MICHIGAN. ST. LOUIS. MO.—National Populist Convtn Clerk. LOI ISV1LLE. KY.—Y. M. C. A State Convtn ANN ARBOR, MICH.—State Ornithological So- Feb. 22. 1904. ill KfrALO. N. Y.—Natl. Builders' Supply Asm. Feb. —, 1904. ciety Convtn. March —, 1004. A. B. Covert, Convtu. Feb. 3-4. Iy04. Kichard Kind, 2324 MONTANA. Fulton St., Toledo, 0., Secy. LOl'ISVILLE. KY.—American Saddle and Hor>» Secy. BUTTE. MONT.—Western Federation of Min- Breeders' Assn. Convtn. April 11. 1904. Gen ANN ARBOR, MICH.—Michigan State Daugh- • •oUTLANli. N. Y—Patrons of Husbandry State ers Convtn. May 23, 1904. Wm. D. Hay- Grange Couvtn. Feb. 2. 1904." • W. N. Giles, John B. Castleman. E'res.; I. B. Null. Secy ters of American Revolution Convtn. May —, wood, 625 Mining Exchange Bldg., Denver PADUCAH, KY.—I. 0. R. M. Great Council 1904. Mrs. Bertha B. Black, 703 Stockton ^kiiiu'iiteles, N. Y., Secy. Convtn. May 10, 1904. Henry W. itay, Col., Secv. and Treas. DUNKIRK, N. Y.—New York State Firemen's St., Flint, Mich., Secy. BUTTE, MONT.—I. O. R. M. Grand Council Assn. Convtn. Aug. 15-20, 1904. Chief T. B. Maysville, Ky., Great Chief of Records. vl'STIN. M1C11.—State Horticultural Society Convtn. May 10, 1904. S. Genzberger, Bo.s LOUISIANA. Convtn. Jan, —. 1904. Jonathan Freeman. Donovan, Pres.; A. K. Loeb, Treas.; P. E. Secy. 12, G. C. of R. Wade, Secy. MONROE, LA.—State Homestead League Con DETROIT. MICH.—State Retail Lumber Deal- G'REAT FALLS, MONT.—Montana Horticul ULOVERSV1LLE, N. Y.—Y. W. C. A. State vtn. April 8-9, 1904. ers' Assn. Convtn. Feb. —, 1904. Arthur L. tural Society Convtn. Feb. —, 1904. C. W. Convtn. Feb. 25-28. 1904. NEW IBERIA, LA.—Grand Lodge Knights of Holmes, Secy. Heideman, Yellowstone Park, Wyo., Secy. .MEW YOrtK CITY. N. Y.—Cloth Sponger*' Honor of U>uisiana Convtn. March 14 ,190-1 >F/ntOIT. MICH.—State Press Assn. Convtn. HELENA. MONT.—State Implement and Hard National Union 'Convtn. Jan. —, 1904. , Henry Walters. 314 St. Charles St., New Jim. 21-22. 1904. H. A. Hopkins, St. Clair, ware Dealers Assn. Convtn. Feb. 8, 1904 MEW YORK CITY. N. Y.—American Paper and Orleans La.. Grand Recorder. Mich.. Secy. Ooo F Carpenter. Secy. Pulp Assn. Convtn. Feb. 10, 1904. A. B. NEW ORLEANS LA.—Royal Arch Mason* DETROIT, MICH.—Royal Templars of Temper- MILES CITY. MONT.—Montana Stock Groworc' Wright. 30 Broad St., Secy. Grand Chapter Convtn. Feb. 2, 1904. Rlsb ance Grand Council Convtn. Feb. 23-24. 1904. Assn. Convtn. April 19. 1904. W. G. Prnlti *KW Y(»RK cm. N. v.—«..nvtn. of Dist. Or. an! Lambert, Secy. L. D. Randall. 204 James St., Grand Rapids. Helena. Mont.. Secy. Lodge No. 1. Independent Order Free St»o« of NEW ORLEANS. LA.—F. & A. M. Grand Lodgt Mich., Secy. MISSOULA. MONT.—G. A. R. State Enoanif Israel. Feb. 14. 1904. 1. U. Goldsmith. 1161 Convtn. Feb. 1, 1904. Richard Lambert IRANI) RAPIDS. MICH.—Protected Home Cir- mont. April —. 1904. B. A. Waterburv MiidlHon Ave.. Secy. cle Grand Circle Convtn. May 26, 1904. C. Secy.
OHIO. SCRANTON, PA.— Y. M. C. A. State fconvtn. Jan. 21-25, 1904. D. J. Lambert, Judge; B. PORTLAND, ORE.—Portland International ^Ex- CINCINNATI, O.—American Ceramic Society Feb. — . 1904. S. Garby. Secy. position. 1905. Henry B. Reed. Director. Oduvtn. Feb. 1. 1904. TACONY, PA.— St. Patrick's Alliance National ELWOOD ,1ND-.—Poultry Show. Jan. 19-23. ST. LOUIS. MO.—World's International exposi- CINCINNATI, O.—National Slack Cooperage Convtn. Feb. — . 1904. Daniel Fallon, Secy. 1904. R. M. Yelvlugtou, Secy. tion. 1904. Ex-Gov. D, R. Francis, Pres. Mfrs. Assn. Convtn. May 3 and 4, 1904. WILLIAMSPORT, PA.— State Retail Hardware EMPORIA, KAN.—Euiporia Fanciers' Club TOPEKA, KAN.—Kansas Midwinter Exposi- M. C. Moore, 304 Montgomery Bldg., Mil- Dealers' Assn. Convtn. Feb. 16-17, 1904. J. ~_ow. Jan. 27-30, 19U4. J. J. Atherton, tion. Jan. 25-Feb. 6, 1904. R. S. Brigbam, waukee, Wls., Secy. E. Digley, McKees Rocks. Pa., Secy. Judge; G. L. Alvord, Secy. Secy, and Gen. Mgr. CINCINNATI, 0.—Elks' Reunion. July 18-23; WILKESBARRE, PA.—-Iris h Catholic Benevo- FOU'l WAX'NE. liND.—Ft. Wayne Annual Poul- VIENNA, AUSTRIA.—Exposition. April 16- 1904. lent Union State Convtn. Jan. — , 1904. try, Pigeon and Pet Stock Assu. Show. Feb. May 28, 1904. N. Gewerbevercin, Eschenbach- CINCINNATI. O.—Natl. Brick Mfrs.' Assn. RHODE ISLAKM. 1-U, Inclusive. J.904. gusse No. 11, Vienna, Austria, Mgr.' FREMUM'. 0.—Haudusky County Poultry and WHEELING, W. VA.—West Virginia Exposi- Convtn. Feb. 1-6. 1904. T. A. Randall, 227 PROVIDENCE. R. I.— State Lumber Dealers' E. Ohio St., Indianapolis, Intl., Secy. Pet Stock Assu. Show. Jan. 27-29, Inclusive, tion. Sept. 5-9, inclusive, 1904. A. Bey- Assn. Convtn. March 9. 1904. Willard I. 1904. J. M. Buekman, Secy. mann, Pres.; Geo. Hook, Secy. CLEVELAND. O.—Royal Templars of Temper- Lansing, Secy. ance Grand Council Couvtu. Jan. 26, 1904. UUliLLi, COL.—Pouure Valley Poultry and PROVIDENCE, R. I— Knights of Pythias Grand Pet Stock Assn. Show. Jan. 18-25," 1904. Dr. C. A. Stedman, iili Euclid Ave., Secy. Lodge Convtn. Feb. 9, 1904. Ernest _Bliss, Secy. BENCH SHOWS. CLEVELAND. O.—Ohio Republican League Con- PROVIDENCE, R. L— National Federation of UA1UUSBUKG, PA.—Poultry Show. Jan. 20- vtn. Feb. 12, 1904. Churches and Christian Workers Couvtn. BOSTON. MASS.—New England Kennel Club CLEVELAND. O.—state Hardware Assn. Con- 30, 1904. John R. Gore, Royalton, Pa., Secy. Show. Fob. 22-25, 1904. Wm. B. Emery, 260 Feb. 1-2, 1904. Dr. Floyd W. Tompkias. INDIANAPOLIS. IND.—Fanciers' Assn. of In- Albany St., Secy. vtn. Feb. 23-25, 1904. Li. R. Burr, Piqua. O., Philadelphia, Pa., Vice-Pres. Secy. diana Show. Feb. 8-13, 1904. C. «. MiU- CHICAGO, ILL.—Chicago Keunel Club Show. PROVIDENCE, R. I.— Y. P. S. C. E. State hou.se. 2133 S. Meridian St., Secy. March 10-12, inclusive, 1904. Harry Oassady, CLEVELAND. O.—American Bowling Congress Convtn. Fett. 22, 1904. Frank O. Bishop, Convtn. Feb. 8-13, 1904. JOHNSTOWN, PA.—Johustown Poultry & Pet Pres.; Phil. Heurici. Jr.. Tretrs; Sam Summer' City Hall, Secy. Stock Assu. Show. Feb. 18-19, 19u4. Utld. Secy. COLUMBUS, O.—Ohio Fraternal Congress Con- PROVIDEiNCE, to; I. —Son s of Veterans Division KALAA1A2OO, MICH.—I'oultrj Snow. Feb. 1- vtn. Feb. 9. 1904. Wui. U. Miller, 4 Cai- Encampment. Feb. 2. 1904. Col. Theodore NEW YORK CITY. N. Y.—New Yort City Dog laban Bldg., Dayton. 0.. Secy. 4, 1904. James A. Tucker. Judge; J. S. Carr, Show. Feb. 10-13. 1904. Wm. flaixsh, cart COLUMBUS, O.—State Dairymen's Assn. Con- A. Barton. Box 326. Secy. Secy. Union Club. Secy. SOUTH CAROLINA. LINCOLN. NEB.—Nebraska State Poultry Assn. vtn. Jan. 27-29, 1904. I). A. Crowner, West Show. Jan. 18-24, 1904. Rev. L. P. Luddeu, Jefferson, O., Secy. SPARTANBURG, S. C.—Y . M. C. A. Interstate Secy. FOOD SHOWS. | GOLUMBUSj. 0.—American Assn, Physio-Medi- Convtn. *eb. 20-23. 1904. MANCHESTER, N. H.—Poultry Show. Jau. cal Physicians and Surgeons Convtn. May SOUTH DAKOTA. BUFFALO, N. Y.—Buffalo Retail Grocers' Assa 17-19, Inclusive, 1904. J. 0. Morrison, M. 26-29, 1904.' 'W. B. Sanford, Secy. Food Show: April 11-23, 1904. A. Hoegel. D., Anderson, -Ind., Secy. SIOUX FALLS, S. D. — State Retail Merchants' A1ANKATO, MINN.—Central Minnesota Poultry 272 Pearl St., Secy. COLUMBUS, O.—Western Canned Goods Pack- Couvtn. Jan. 19-21, inclusive, 1904. E. J. Assu. Show. Jau. 18-23. Fred O. True, Good KRIB, PA.—Erie Retail Grocers' Assn. Food ers' Assn. Convtn. Feb. 9-12, 1904. Ira Mannlx. Secy. Thunder, M.nn.. Secy. Show. Jan. 25-Feb. 6. 1904. Wm. J. WU Whilmer, Bloomington. III., Secy. SIOUX FALLS, S. D.— State Press Asen. Con- MANHATTAN, KAN.—State Agricultural Col- lert. Secy. vtn. Jan. 21-22, 1904. Geo. Schlosser, Secy. lege Assn. Poultry Show. Feb. 1-3, 1904. COLUMBUS, 0.—State Editorial Assn. Convtn. Geo. C. Wheeler, Secy. Jan. 27-28, 1904. TENNESSEE. MAKTINSV1LLE. IND.—Morgan County Poul- LIVE STOCK SHOWS. COLUMBUS, O.—U. S. Canners' and Packers' QHATfTANOOGA, TENN.— Rational Malleable try Assn. Show. Jim. 20-22. 1904. Assn. and Canning Machinery and _Suppli<>s Iron Mfrs.' Assn. Convtn. Jan. — , 1904. MITCHELL, S. D.— Poultry Show. Feb. 2-6, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA. — American Poland China Assn. Convtn. Feb. 8-13, 1904. John UllAlTAiNUOGA, ' . — Southern doming 1904. R. M. Spink, Secy. Record Co. Show. Feb. 8-10, 1904. W. M. Stoff, _Terre Haute, Ind., Secy. Manufacturers' Assn. Couvtn. Jan. —, 1904. NEVADA, MO.—Poultry Show. Jan. 20-22, McFtulduu. Union Stock Yards, Chicago, 111.. COLUMBUS, 0.—Y. M. C. A. State Convtn. NASHVILLE, 'TENN.— F. & A. M. Gr. Lodge 1904. J. it. Buchanan, Secy. Secy. Feb. 25-28, 1904. Geo. S. Budd, Schultz Convtn. Jan. 27, 1904, John B. Garrett, 420 NEW ALBANY7 IND.—Hoosler State Poultry OAVTON. O.— flwiM Breeders' Inttttlte. Jan. Bldg., Secy. Church St., Secy. * Assn. Show. Jan. 20-26, 1904. A. B. Shan- 26, 1904. Ernest Frelgan. Secy. COLUMBUS," O.—Associated Ohio Dailies Con- NASHVILLE, TENN.—Seventh Day Adventists er, Judge; Louis A. Story, Secy. FLINT. MICH. — American Farnworth ftarta* vtu. Jan. 26. 1904. John T. Mack. Sandusky. Southern Union Conference. Jan. —, 1904. NEW BEDFORD, MASS.—Poultry Show. Jan. Uncord Assn. Show. Feb. 23. 1804. B. W. <».. Pres. .VASlIVlLi.E. TENN.—order of High Prieat- 26-30, 1904. Henry T. Gldlwy. North Darts- (ti< H lUml.urg. Mich., ttaey. COLUMBUS. O.—National Sportsmen's League hood State Convtn. Jan. —, 1904. Bradford mouth. Mass.. Secy. LINCOLN, NEB. —Stat e Dnroc Jersey Breeders' itonvtn. Feb. 10. 1904. Nlchol, Secy. NOricWALK, O.—Poultry Show. F«b. 5-10, Assn. Show. Jan. — . 1904. W. Klrkpatrlck. COLUMBUS, O.—National Stone Cutters' Con NASHVILLE, TENN.—Order of Eastern Star 1904. Chas. O. Jackson, Pres.; T. P. Kel- Pres. vtn. Jan. —, 1904. Grand Chapter Couvtn. Jan. 26-28, 1904. logg, Secy. MADISON, WIS. — State Short Horn Breeder*! COLUMBUS. 0. — National Custom Cutters' NASHVILLE, TENN.—Grand Cotiucil R. & S. OAKLAND. CAL.—Oakland Poultry and Pet Assn. Show. Feb. 3, 1904. O. D. Rotal Assn Cnnvtn. Jan. 19-22. 1904. M. of Tennessee Convtn. Jan. 25, 1904. W. Stock Assn. Show. Jan. 21-23, 1904. Belolt, Wis., Secy. *C COLUMBUS, O.—State and Local Boards of A. Cllndining, Secy. OGDEN, UTAH.—Poultry Show. Jau. 21-2-1, MiDDLKRUR*. VT. — State Merino Breedecsf Health Convtu. Jan. 21-22, UK>-1. Dr. C. o \ASHV1LLE, TENN.—Grand Chapter R. A. M. 1904. M. J. Hewitt, Secy. Assn. Show. Jan. 27. 1904. I. L. Hamblio. Probst, opoy. Of Tennessee Couvtn. Jan. 25, 1904. W. A. OLEAN, N. Y.—Poultry Show. Jan. 26-28, Secy. :t FINDLAY, 0.—State Bankers' FraternaJ Unios Clindiulug, Secy. 1904. Geo. Forbes, Secy. MONTGOMERY, ALA.—Stat e Lire Stock Asgn. Couvtn. Jan. —. 1904. Show. Jan. — . 1904. B. A. Bishop, Talla- NASHVILLE, TENN.—Southern Baptist Annual OSHKOSH, W IS.—Wisconsin State Poultry dp^a. Ala.. Secy. KIRTLAND, O.—General Conf. Reorganized Convtn. May 13, 1904. Rev. Lansing Bur- Assn. Show. Jan. 18-23. 1904. James A. rinm'h of I,nter Day Saints and Auxiliary rows, D. D., Secy. Tucker, Ju j; J. 0. Ford, Secy. URBANA. ILL.— State Live Stock Breeders' Societies. April 2-20, 1904. R. S. Salvards Assn. Show. Jan. 26-29. inclusive. 1904. T. TEXAS. PARIS, ILL.—Edgar County Poultry & Pet P. Grant. Winchester, 111., Pres.; Fred. H. Secy. AUSTIN, TEX.—State Medical Assn. Convtn. Stoc-o. Assn. 3d Annual Show. Feb. 10-13, NiiA.SON LEDGE. 0.—Grand Assembly of Ohio April 26, 1904. Frank Paschol, San Antonio, 1904. Theodore Hewes, Judge; Win. Moieu, Union Fraternal League. May 11, 1904. Nel- Tex., Pres.; T. J. Bennett, Chairman; H. A. Pres.; J. W. Doak. Secy. lie M. Du Bray, 1519% Lorain St., Cleve- West. Trust Co. Bldg.. Galveston, Tex., Secy, P1TTSBURG. PA.—Plttsburg Fanciers' Club MISCELLANEOUS. land, 0.. Secy. HOUSTON, TEX.—Order Railway Clerks of Show. Feb. 21-27, 1904. G. C. Lutch. 4 Ly- HARTFORD, CONN.— Grand Bazaar. Foot SPRINGFIELD, 0.—State Post Office Clerks America Convtn. May 16, 1904. M. T. dia St.. Secy. ' Guard Armory. April 4-9. inclusive, 1904. Assn. Couvtn. May 30, 1904. Charles. A. O'Gorman, 186 Woodlawn Ave., Buffalo, N. PLYMOUTH. IND.—Poultry Show, Jan. 27-30, L. D. McLean. Chairman; Wm. Hooper, Becy. Kirk, Toledo, 0., Secy. Y., Secy. 1904. Mr. Carver, Judge; Cary Cunamlngs, LINCOLN. NEB.—Stat e Swine Breeders' Assn. TOLEDO, 0.—State Lauudrymen's Assn. Con- HOUSTON, TEX.—American Rice Assn. Con- Secy. Show. Jan. — . 1904. B. Z. Russell, Her- vtn. March —, 1904. J. R. Hill, Woodbine vtn. Jan. —. 1904. A. B. Allison, Crowley, PORTLAND, IND.—Portland Poultry Assn. man, Neb.. Secy. Laundry, East Liverpool, 0., Secy. La.. Secy. Show. Jan. 25-30. 1904. S. B. Lane. Judge; NEW YORK. N. Y.— National Easter Flower Tol.KOo. o.—£.-Hte Muster Plumbers' Assn. SAN ANTO^iO, TEX.—I. 0. B. B. Grand Lodge W. P. Hiatt. Secy. Fair. March 21-April 2. inclusive, 1904. A. Convtn. Feb. (second week), 1904. E. El- Dlst. No. 7 Convtn. April —-, 1904. J. M. PORTLAND. ORE.—Oregon State Poultry Assn. Chasseaud. Herald Square Bxbibltion Hall, len, 950 Central Ave., Cleveland, 0., Secy. Oppenheimer, Box 858, Secy. Show. Feb. 8-12, 19o4. B. J. Ladd. Secy. New York City. Secy. OKLAHOMA. SHERMAN, TEX.—I. O. O. F. Grand Lodge PORTLAND, ME.—Poultry and Pet Stock Assn VEW YORK. N. Y.— Herald Square Automobile Convtu. March 7, 1904. G. C. Fahm, Dallas, Show. Jan. —. 1904. Show. Jan. 16-30, inclusive. 1804. AU. Iv- 'JFISHER, 0. T.—State G. A. R. Encamp- Tex., Grand Secy. ROCHESTER. N. Y.—American Plymouth Rock OhaNRpRud. Gen. Mgr. ment. May —, 1904. S. P. Strahan, Perry. SHERMAN, TEX.—Rebekah State Assembly. Club. Show. Jan. 28, 1904. H. P. Schwab, ST. AUGUSTINE, FLA.— Fair and Bazaar. Okla., Asst, Adjt. Genl. March 7, 1904. Mrs. J. D. Alexander, Cisco, 266 Sou.n Ave.. Secy. Bishop's Hall. Feb. 1-6, inclusive. Aus- OKLAHOMA CITY. O. T.—Associated Billpost- Tex., Secy. ROCHESTER, N. Y.—Poultry Show. Jan. 25- pices Ladies of Catholic Church. ers and Distributors of Oklahoma and Indian SHEitMAN, TEX.—I. 0. O. F. Grand Encamp- Feb. 14. 1904. B. N. Walbridge. Secy. WATEIRLOO, N. Y.— Delphian Lodge No. 751, Territories Assn. Convtn. June 14. 1904. W. ment Fttbt- 1. 1904. B. H. Moach, Secy. ROCHESTER, N. Y.—National White Wynn- R. Burnitt. Ardmore. I. T., Pres.: Ben S'. I. 0. 0. F. Fair and Bazaar. Academy of ' ,yfP«"-.'' UTAH. < -.--.'• dotte Club Show. Feb. 5, 1904. Ross C, H. Music. Feb. 6-13, inclusive, 1904. Brooks. Chickasha. I. T.. Treas.; J. L» Craig. Hallock. St. Louis, Mo., Secy. Oklahoma City, O. T.. Secy. PROVO, '''UTAH.Vilocky Mountain Billposters ROCHESTER, N. Y.—Flower City Poultry find OREGON. Assn. Convtn. May 20 and 21, 1904. Jos. Pigeon Assn. Show. Jan. 29-Feb. 4, 190-1 CINCINNATI. PENDLETON, ORE.—Y. P. S. C. E. State Ooa- A. Quinn, Victor, Col., Pres.; A. H. Searles, B. N. Walbridge. Secy. vtn. Feb. 17-22, 1904. 1728 Lawrence St., Denver, Col., Secy, and SAGINAW. MICH.—Poultry Show. Feb. 8-12, Grand Opera House (Rainforth & Havlin, AORTLAND, v-Ji,.— Jr. O. U. A. M. State Coun- Treas. 1904. John H. Aehton. Secy. Mgrs.) Miss Bertha Galland in the romantic cil Convtn. Feb. 16. 1904. Geo. F. Bodman. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH—State Poultry play, Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall, was 1486 I5th St, Secy. Assn. Show. Jan. 2u-29. 1904. D. Duncan', greeted by a good sized atfdience. The busi- Owing to lack of space, the balance of the Secy. Convention List is omitted. It will be pub- ness for the week will no doubt be good. N. PENNSYLVANIA. SCHENECTADY. N. Y.—Schenectady Poultry C. Goodwin will be seen next week in A Gilded A^uEGHENY, PA.—Royal and Select Masters lished in full next week. Assn. Show. Feb. 17-21. 1904. Harry B. Fool. Grand Council Convtn. Feb. 23, 1904. Joshua Duryea. Secy. Walnut Street Theatre (M. C. Anderson, L. Lyte, Lancaster, Pa., Secy. STAM'FORD, CONN.—Poultry Show. Jan. 26- Mgr.) In Old Kentucky, with Its pickaninnies, CHKSTBR. PA.—.Shield of Honor Grand Lodge POULTRY SHOWS. 29, 1904. W. R. Jessup, Secy. horses and thoroughbred Kentuc'tlans, has re- Convtn. April 18, 1904. Edwin H. Mason. ANGOLA. IND.—Tri-State Poultry Assn. Show. STANBERRY, MO.—Poultry Show. Jan. 27-30 turned, playing to the banner business 'of the 212K N. Otb St.. Grand Secy. Jan. 20-23, 1904. C. E. Carlin, Secy. 1904. A. G. Bonham, Secy. season. People are turned away at every per- COLUMBIA, PA.—C. B. L. Grand Council Con- ATCHISON, KAN.—Poultry Show. Jan. 25-27, SYRACUS_B, Y.—Poultry "Show. Feb. 8-13, formance and standing room goes fast at fifty vtn. Feb. 9, 1904. Geo. J. Kaufhold, Secy. 1904. W. G. M. Frazier, Secy. . • ia04. D. M. Green, Secy. cents a ticket, just twice the regular fee. BRIE, PA.—Pennsylvania State Federation of ATLANTA, GA.—-Atlanta Poultry Assn. Show. TRAVERSE CITY. MICH.—Poultry Show. Jan. This play has been called a second Uncle- Labor Convtn. March 8. 1904. C. F. Qulnn. Jan,. 25, 1904. B. P. Howell, Pres.; W.: R. 19-22. 1904. S. B. Lane. Judge; J. M. Knight Tom's Cabin, inasmuch as it always pleases. M Wvomlne St. Wilkwharre, Pa.. Secy.' Joyner. Vice-Pres.; F. J. Marshall, Judge; Secy. and seems never to grow stale. Its success GREENVILLE, PA. — United Presbyterian O. O. Harwell, 113 North Prior St., Atlanta, WABASH. IND.—Inter-State Poultry and Pet may lie in the simple plot and plainly told Church of North America General Assembly. Ga., Secy. Stock Assn. Show. Feb. 8-13, 1904. Capt. May —, 1904. AUBURN, N. Y.—Poultry Show. Jan. 18-22, B. F. Clemans, Secy. who add realism to the scene, but be that as. HARRISBURG, PA.—Order of United American 1904. Fred J. Roe. Se«jy. WALLA WALLA, WASH.—Poultry Assn. it may, the play is good for quite a number Mechanics Southern Dist.-' Convtn. April BLACKWBLL, OKLA.—Poultry Show. Jan. 20- Show. Feb. 8-7, 1904. B. C. Mills, gery. WINDSOR. CONN—Windsor Poultry Club Show of years more. The company is up to the (third week), 1904. W. F. ilaysor, 1507 N. 23, 1904. Geo. M. Casson. Secy. standard sei by the management in Its pre- 3rd St., Secy. BOSTON, MASS.—Poultry Show. Jan. 19-23, Jan. 26-29, 19,04. Clarence Bryant. Sec/. vious productions. The work of Miss Bessie HARRIKBURQ, PA.—State Board of Agricul- 1904.% A. R. Sharp, Tannton, Mass., Secy. Barriscale as Madge Brierly stands out most tnre Convtn.' Jan. 27-28, 1904. BRANDON, MAN., CAN.—Poultry Show. Jan. HARRISJHIRG, PA.—State School Directors' HORSE SHOWS, prominently. She portrays the role with fit- 26-29, 1904. D. Sheriff. Secy. CINCINNATI, 0.—Horse Show. March 23. 1904. ting earnestness and skill. The stage settings Assn. Convtn. Feb. 10-11, 1904. Bev. B~." S. CAMBRIDGE. 0.—Fourth Annual Cambridge are quite realistic. Next: The Chaperons, with Hfiftsler. Grave City. Pa.. Secy. Fanciers' Assn. Poultry Show. Feb. 11-18. Mr. Shinkle. Chairman. JOHNSTOWN, PA.—Protected Home Circle Inclusive, 1904. T. B. Orr, Beaver, Pa., TORONTO. ONT.. CANADA.—Canadian Horse Mabel Hite in Eva Tanquay's role of Phrosia. .Grand Circle Convtn. May 10, 1904. Arthur Judge; Fred Wilson, Pres.; J. E. Baton, Breeders Assn. Show. Feb. 4. 1904. H. Columbia Theatre (M. C. Anderson, Mgr.) D. Gue, 2614 Hamilton St., Pittsburg. Pa., Treas.; Jas. Cook Sarchet, 231 N. 8th St., W80> .8007. Grand Secy. Cambridge, O., Secy. TORONTO. ONT.. CAN.—Canadian Spring Stal- Columbia this week is Rissobono's horses. LANCASTER, PA.—Order B'nai Brlth Grand CANTOi>, 0.—Canton Poultry & P. S. Assn. lion Show. March 2-4. 1904. H. Wade. Secy. This animal act excels any seen in this section. Lbdire Convtn. Jan. 24, 1904. Show. Feb. 2-5. 1904. D. J. Lambert, Judge; Another headliner is the Four 'Nelsons in a PASCHALVILLB. PHILADELPHIA, PA. — Or. Clarence Bruce, Secy. CHAVTAVQUAS. marvelous , exhibition of strength arid feats CHICAGO, ILL.—8th innual Chicago. Poultry upon the hanging rings. Josephine Sabel pleases • Pennsylvania" Convtn. March 8, 1904. Irwln Pigeon & Pet Stock Ihow. Jan. 25-30, inclu- DB FUNIAK SPRINGS. FLA.—Florida Chantau in her comic songs, and a very pretty ana A. Hnhne, 2325 Oxford St.. Philadelphia. Pa.. sive, 1904. E. O. Eddy, Pres.; Geo. G. Bates, qua. Feb. 10-April 4. inclusive, 1904. Hon. danity little musical act is given by the Ricl Spfy. Treas.; Fred L. K^immey, 1213 Manhattan Wallace Bruce. 267 Stuyvesant Ave.. Brook- Family, three juvenile entertainers who have PHILADELPHIA, PA.—Penn. Society of the Bldg., Secy. lyn. N. Y.. Pres.; Kenneth Bruce, Supt.; N. not reached their teens. The rest of the sho\* War of 1812 Convtn. Feb. —, 1904. Samuel CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILL.—2d Annual Poultry Colver, De Funiak Springs, Fla.. Secy. includes "Swan & Bambard, acrobatic cornel, B. Crowell, 22 S. 43d St., Secy. Show. Feb. 2-6.' Inclusive, 1904. Harry dians; Hawley & Leslie give a good dancing PHILADELPHIA, i'A.—American Negro Co-op- Neath, Secy. specialty; Foy & Clark entertain with a quaint erativ and Industrial Assn. Convtn. Jan. CLINTON, 1A.;—Poultiy Show. Jan. 27-Feb. 1, CAT SHOWS. and comical sketch; Blecksom & Burns In a —, 1904. 1904. Mr. McClare, Judge; W. L. Me Arthur, BOSTON. MASS.—Boston Cat Show. Jan. 19- novel acrobatic stunt and the bioscope. PHILADELPHIA, PA.—American Cranberry Secy. 23. 1904. Heuck's (Heuck & Fennessy, Mgrs.) On the Growers' Assn. Convtn. Jan. 26, 1904. A. 3. CORY DON. IND.—Old Capital Poultry Assn. CHICAGO. ILL.—NaJlonal Cat Club Show Bridge at Midnight is one of the best attrac- Riden. Hammonton, N. J., Secy. Show. Jan. —, 1904. Geo. L. Hess, Secjr. Jan. 28-30. 1904. tions seen this year at this playhouse. The PHILADELPHIA, PA.—Ladies of the Golden COLUMBUS. O.—Ohio State Poultry Assn. STAMFORD, CoNN.—Connecticut Cat Club paper is very attractive. Two good sized au- Eagle Grand Temple Convtn. May 10, 1904. Show. Feb. 2-7, 1904. Frank Miller. Crest- Show. Jan, 27-29. 1904. diences were present on Sunday, and it seemed Mrs. Josie Y. Walter, 814 N. Broad St., lino, 0., Pres.; Chas. McClave, London, 0., destined for a fine weeks' business, but Mayor Secy. Treas.; W. A. Lott, Wooster, 0.. Secy. Flelschmann ordered the theatre closed on Mon- PHILADELPHIA. PA.—Inrer-State Traveling CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND. — Poultry Assn. EXPOSITIONS. day. It will take some little time to put the Men's Club Convtn. Feb. 22. 1904. J. S. Con- Show. Jan. 19-23. 1904. D. W. Willis, tIRMINGHAM. ALA.—World's Mineral Mann- theatre in shape to meet the city requirements. nelly. 1»37 Market Sf., Secy, and Treas. Socy. facturered and Agricultural Exhibition. 1905. Wedded and Parted was the next booking. PHILADELPHIA. PA.—National Metal Trades DAY'l'ON, 0.—Ohio Poland China Record Co. CAPE TOWN. CAPE COLONY, S. A.—Exposi- Lyceum (Heuck & Fennessy, ..isrrs.) From Assn. Convtn. March 15-31. 1904. Show. Jan. 27. 1904. Carl Frelgan, Secy. tion. Nov., 1904-May, 1905. A. B. P. Baker. Hags to Riches opened to the usual good Sun- PHILADELPHIA, PA.—Middle States Histori- DELA VAN. WIS.—Southeastern Wis.« Poultry Secy. day business, and Indications are that It will cal Society Convtn. March 12-13, 1904. Prof. and Pet Stock Assn. Show. Jan. 25-30. 1904. CITY OF MEXICO. MBX.—Exposition. 1906. continue. The novelty of the attraction is the F. S. Edmonds, care Central H'igh School, L. A. Jansen and Mr. Russell, Judges: Moses Address Jose Landero, City of Mexico. Mex. introduction of a boy, Joseph Santley, as the Secy. O'Connor, Darien, Wis., Pres.; Seth W. Greg- FT. WAYNE, IND.—Merchants Exposition. star. Next: The Great White Diamond. PHILADELPHIA, PA.—General Society of the ary. Secy. Jan. 25-30, 1904. Wm. Porter, Mgr. Peoples had two big houses Sunday at Fred War of 1812 Convtn. June —', 1904. H. DENVER, COL.—Colorado Poultry Farmers' MILAN. ITALY—Exposition. 1905. Signor L. Irwin's Big Show. Rentz-Santley follows. Randall Webb, 727 19th St., Washington, Assn. Show. Jan. 18-23. 1904. I. R. Wilson, Sabbatini. Mt. Sunapee, N. H.. Secy.-Gen. Anna Eva Fay opens again at the Audito* 1). C.. Secy. 340 rrvlngton Place. Secy. NEW YORK CITY. N. Y.—National Motor Boat rium. This is Miss Fay's home town. She PHILADELPHIA. PA.—American Catholic Pn- DULUTH, MINN.—Duluth Poultry Assn. Show. Exposition. Feb. 8-20, 1904. Dr. Root. Tay- certainly does not find business poor in Cin- Ion Convtn. Feb. 9, 1904. W. H. Duffy, 1425 Jan. 27-Feb. 3, 1904. Theo. Hollister, Secy. lor. Herald Square Exhibition Hall, New cinnati. Arch St.. Secy. EAST PALESTINE, 0.—Poultry Assn. Show. York City. Secy. _^_ NOTES. PITTSBURG, PA.—National Ornamental Glass The German Theatre presented in more than Mfra.' Assn. Convtn. Feb. —. 1904. Pair Buttons. St. Louis Button Co< Eagle Buttons* St. Louis BnttonOo praiseworthy style Der Pfarrer von Kirchfeld. 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The Old Reliable B. «. riIEK A €0., FOR TWO NIGHTS—Feb. 15 and 16— Mardl 84 WabuHh Ave., Chicago, 111. Grss festivities. Repertoire Company, with band preferred. Application for any good attraction considered. Chance for big business. Usually FOR SALE VERY CHEAP—A Two Figure 15,000 to 20,000 visitors. Apply to Fastest growing city in the South. Cotton crop never . fails, Better than ever this year .\h'iTj--(jo-Round, with ujotor, In good condition, and price way up. Everybody has lots of money. $125,000.00 made here in one day in A. BEEKMAN, Cotton futures. SEVEN MILES ASPHALT 1'AVING. or will exchange for Mystic Maze, Old Mill or SEVEIINI L-INeS OF RAILWAY CENTER MERE. other good park attraction. Write quickly to Lepee Temple Opera House, - - HATCHES, MISS- Texas & Pacific, Southern Pacific, Iron Mountain, St. Louis, Watkins & f*ulf; Shreve- THE INTER-STATE PARK AMUSEMENT CO., port & Red River Valley; Coif ax & Nor! hern; Arkansas Southern, now building. Colonial Building. Reading, Pa. LATEST IlXf TOMPI FTPH *50 00° OPERA HOUSti. $jO,OOO HIGH SCHOOL. JUOI CUlYlr LC I Cl/ $iOO,OOO COURT HOUSE. LanftSiSaw Millin the S ate. IN FOR SALE—House Upside Down (Haunted THREE OIL MILLS, THREE COTTON COMPRESSES, FIVE LUMBER MILLS. Swing), lu'isions, Side Show Paintings, Slot Bf© © Marked Cards, Machines (Picture, Weighing, etc.), Tents, Cir- RAtPIDES THEATRE. cus Seats. Walloon and Parachute. Moving Pic- Inks, Percentage Dice, Pros. Opening. 32x26 ft Wall to wall, 65 ft. Stage to rigging loft, 70 ft. Footllght to back wall, 35 ft. ture Machine, etc. Printed list for stamp. y _© Spindles, Strikers Drop JOHN HANLEY, Tent Mfg.. Terre Haute, Ind. Cases and Games of all Weber & Fields Co., $591.00; Under Two Flags, $981.00; Josh Spruceby, $624.00; Land kinds. Finest Hold - out o' Cotton, $432.00. KDW1N H. FL.AUG. Manager. NEW MOTEIr made, Send for Catalogue. ALEXANDRIA MORNING NEWS-SHOW PRINTING. EDWIN H. FLAGG SCENIC CO., 72 McVicksr's Bldg., 'CHICAGO. American Plan. J. James Mfg. Co., - Ft. Scott, Kan. Flagg & Auslet Display Advertising and Posting Service, Good Open Time In Jan., Feb., March, April and Season 1904-1905. For one night attractions. Also want a High-grade Rep. Rates $1;^ Day Concession and Privilege 2nd & Jefferson St. LOUISVILLE, KY., All New But NIC Space to Let MANAGERS AND ACTORS—Book Free with IN MILLS' EDISONIA, located on Fountain Liveliest Pljxce of 5 the addressees of Opera House Managers, popu- Square, Cincinnati, 0. The swellest moving CLARK lation of towns and cities in United States. picture parlors in America. Thousnpds visit It Am\isemervt in America. Send ten cents to pay postage. C. C. DOLAN dally. We want all kinds of parlor attractions TWO OR THREE SMALL FLOOR SPACES t.Wig Maker)) 324 Green St., Lockjiort, N. Y. which do not take up much space. JOHN J. FOR SALE. NOTHING STRONG. O'DONNELL, Manager. STREET DOG ACTS. MONKEY ACTS AND LIVELY i WANTED. ONES WANTED—TWO WEEKS' ENGAGE- I A MYSTIC MAZE and an Old Mill. Send de- FOR SALE MENT. VAUDEVILLE PEOPLE WRITE TO scription and bust cash price to THE DORNEY The best 30x60 foot white outside, black lined, I5-O Clark Street PARK AMUSEMENT CO., Colonial Building, absolutely dark, one gable and one round end MUSEUM LOUIS M. HEDGLS, CHICAGO, ILL. Reading, Pa. 10-foot wall tent in America, practically new; all poies, ropes and extra guys. $125.00 takes it. If you don't want it don't write. One HARRY DARLINGTON. large size new Lathrop fog horn, $10.00. Am MANAGES J. & E. WALTERS' going out of the business. Address S. CLARKE ....THE LONDON.... 115 Gay St., Knoxville, Tenn. A Thoroughbred Tramp A PRESENT FOR YOU. A beautiful Scarf Pin and a Punch and Judy Whistle given to Big money-makers. Price, each, $28.00. Worth any out; sending name and address for our big $60.00. 1904 Jefferies Wooden Punching Ma- MUSIC HALL bargain catalogue. H. C. BUCHANAN & CO., chines. Price, each, $25.0o. Slot Picture Ma- Is the recognized organ of Vaudeville Artists throughout the world, AmericansiEvisiting Dept. Q, 63 Vesey St., New York. fMnes, $18.00 each. They are beauties. No London will find a friendly welcome at 401 Strand. postal cards answered.THE KOGERS MFG. GO.. 628 Locust St., St. Louis, Mo. CLUB ROOfl & FAIR GROUND gutniB of everj description, also IWu tartetiet of Slot Machines. Send for catalogue before buying. Address and every description of tbeatrical work WRITTEN I'O ORDER at L.OWEST OGDEN & CO.. 90 So. Halstead St.. CHICAGO. Engravers-Ruby Glass KATES. Only the best original work furnished to professionals. Reference* And Ivory Glass, decorated with Flowers am by the hundred. Established 187O. Send for estimate. C. W. MAN LEY, Shield, on which shield the name can be easllj PROMOTOR ANJO GUJU&ACTOR engraved. Other novelties. 0 PERMANENT AIil*J*£SS AMERICAN GLASS SPECIALTY CO., BOB WATT, SI 8G6 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. Pa. Care of "The Billboard," Cincinnati, 0. 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Give them .way with every performance. Our prices are ST. LOUIS CONFETTI CO.. 12 So. Commercial, ST. LOUIS, MO. Ight. HtTBSEN BROS., 324 Dearborn Street, ihicago. 111. Mmtton "The SWboard" when answering adi Ifatfjcm "Tfe JKHftossg >' «fam annMrfe* «fc MMUNtHflM WUtoaxtK' ^htntniytfimgrnrit Mention "TfaMiiSmrd" when amtwerittpadt. THE: 2J STREET MEN! CHURCH Don't Buy Till You Hear from Us NEW GOODS, NEW (ALL ORDERS RECEIVED BY 5:30 P.M. SHIPPED SAME DAY. PRICES. A FULL LINE OF SILVER- Everything in Watches, Jewelry, Notions, Flat WARE, JEWELRY, PRINTING CUTLERY AND NOV- Ware, Cutlery, Optical Goods & Novelties ELTIES AT EX- Knife Boards. Gift Shows. Fish Ponds. Spindles, etc. supplied. Return Balls. Rosettes. Flag Canes, Umbrellas, Spar and Pyrlte Goods, Aluminum Novelties, Soaps, Specialties for Razor TREMELY LOW Lots, Oomb Lots. Shear Lots, Fountain Pen Outfits, Indelible Pencils. Full line Notions. W. Co. B. W. Spoons. Combination Glass Gutter Knives, No. 1836 Memorandum Books, White Hand- PRICES. : : : : : kerchiefs, etc. BIG LINE OF TOTS FOB STBEllTMEjr. 422 Elm Street, Write for Price List, THE H. B. GO., 106 Canal St, New York, WEITE FOB PRICES. CINCINNATI. - - OHIO. LEVIN BROS. ESTABLISHED 1886. WE WANT TO DO YOUR 30-32 N. 6th St. TERRE HAUTE, IND PRINTING DON'T WAIT WANTED . We will do it quickly, cheaply and fteatly for cash. UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE. Young: Girls that Have Some Look Here! Experience in Gymnastic Send us $7*50 a.nd a good photograph Work , =*=i--' Good Amateur considered for either Bar or of yourself and we will engrave and prin Rings. Address , PROF. STIRK, 50O Letter Heexds Stirk'* Training Academy, 500 Envelopes EAST BOSTON, - MASSACHUSETTS 200 Caurds with your portrait on letter heads only a.nd handsomely ornamented and em- ACOUSTICIAN AN» bellished. It will be stationery thai THEATRICAL ARCHITECT you will be proud of. Theatres, Opera Houses, ••: Remember, however, that the cash Auditoriums Halls. Open Air Stages must come with the order; not part, but and Casinos for Parks a Specialty. &.11 of it. We keep no books, no book- keepers, no aL.ccounta.nts, We save a.11 Address 805 Commercial TribuneBuilding, of that expense and print cheap ior cash. CINCINNATI, OHIO. • Remember the name. Worsted Tights and Shirt's For Sale 2.00 each; Cotton Tights and §liirts, $1.00 each; * Canvas At a reasonable price, Ten Brand New Laugh- Pumps, 25c., with elastic soles, ing Gallery Mirrors, of the very best make; 50c. All Leather Pumps, $1.50; Canvas Shoes, $1.00; with also a Coin Operated Turnstile. Address Leather Soles, $1.50. All Leath- er Shoes, Soft Soles, $3.50; Elastic Supporters,$1.00; Heavy JNO. J. O'DONNELL, White Elastic 5 inches wide, 65c. per yard; Satin Trunk with Collar and Cuffs, Span- 106 Vine St., CINCINNATI, 0, gled and Trimmed, $5.00. Be sure and send size and color. Deposit required on all goods MEXICAN B'lLlGRKB sent C. 0. D. Catalogues tell- CUT COIN ing all about the above mailed JEWELRY on request. Made from genuine Mexican silTM coins, all the metal being carved out 8. B. CALL, with infinite patience from between the letters and design, leaving th* 244 Main St., - Springfield, Mass- coin but a skeleton tracery in nn» silver lines. THIS FOB, composed of two fives, a ten and a twenty-five cent piece, is one of the most delicate and beautiful nieces of jewelry imagina- ble *PRIC— •*—E ONLONLY1 $1.00. lend for one to-day. You'll b_e_ delighted, . SPECIAL PRICES TO AGENTS Featuring KING, AND STREET MEN. Write to-day. CHAS. ROSS LAREDO, TEX. the Mind Reading Dog, (On the Mexican border.) The Hit and Talk of the South. Invites offers for Summer Season, —This week BREWTON, ALA.— Per Add. 406 E. Walnut St., LOUISVILLE, KY. FOR RENT AND SALE. Largest House in the West 25 Brand New Penny-in-Slot Pack- CIICRCD No. 521 Walnut Street, Ai rULULII; S.T. LOUIS, MO. ago Peanut Machines For exchange for a Troupe of Dogs or anything useful in the show business. Address OTIS L. SMITH, Palace Amusement Co., 18 Cornelia WANTED St., Utica, N. Y. A NO. 1 SECOND AGENT AND TWO GOOD BILLPOSTERS that are not afraid to work. Terry's Uncle Tom's Cabin Co. W. G. DICK- STREET FAIRS EY, Box 136, Little Sioux, Iowa. Carnivals, Celebrations and OonTentions—Bat- tons and Novelties. 52 page Illustrated cata- logue mailed free. ST. LOUIS BUTTON 00., Bt. Louis, Mo. Cincinnati Calcium Light Go. ORDERS FOR OXY.HYDROGEN -*»*• v* ^» or ^- ^ ^ >• GAS FILLED PROMPTLY. Side Wall for Sale THE BILLBOARD Office: 108 W. 41h St. Works: 120 LongworthSt. About 800 feet Of 10-foot wall, with poles, In good condition, cheap for cash. W. P. NEEDHAM, 100 S. Sixth Aye., La Grange, III. 3 3 TO BE ISSUED MARCH 15, DATEDIMARCH 19. 3 S STREET MEN IT WILL BE CLOTHED IN AN ARTISTIC COVER IN COLORS AND WILL BE EXCEPTIONALLY STRONG IN: MATTER, CONCERNING Write for rock bottom prices. CHEWING WANTF¥¥ All 1 L,UH and CANVASSERS GUM. Special sizes and labels to order, HART- 5 9 FAIRS AND CARNIVALS. 3 3 FORD GUM CO., East Palestine, Ohio. to handle Artificial Peaches. (Sample by mall I0c) IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO ENUMERATE HERE ALL THE GOOD FOE SALE—Twelve Panorama Slot Machines. 8AM. ONCLLO, X ^ ^ THINGS IT WILL CONTAIN. X X >< Cost $2^ each; sell for $6.00 each. Fine con- 905 Magazine.St.. NEW ORLEANS, LA. dition. Kemt'ler Execution in wax outfit. $25. THERE WILL BE NO ADVANCE IN ADVERTISING RATES Automatic' Bear, Automatic Monkey. Taken on OPEN TIME—COOK'S OPEEA HOUSE. debt. THE BALINA MERCANTILE CO., Syra- yiLT.Ti, ILL. ^^_ cuse, N. Y. 24 BILLBOARD FOR SALE! BY AUCTION! The Entire Outfit of Will be sold by Auction without reserve beginning TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9th I 8tt TOPEKA, KANSAS, and continuing until all the Property is sold. All people holding contracts with SELLS <& DOWN'S SHOWS consider them canceled. See LIST OF PROPERTY in the next issue of THE BILLBOARD. • .aT ERMS OFSALES SPOT CAS H. s= J Wanted oor Qaniival and H/jeiclia ills' {^position. The FIRST ever held in FORT1 WAYNE, under the auspices of Norris & Howe's Big Shows COMPANY D, 3LD INFANTRY INDIANA NAT'L GUARD, THE WAYNE TRUE BLUES. ALL KINDS OF ACTS, NOVELTIES February 8.—13. - AND FEATURES Have space for three or four first-class attractions For their New TWO-RING CIRCUS, ELEVATED STAGE. MUSEUM. MENAG- on percent, no more will be allowed, balance of space ERIE AND HIPPODROME: Musicians for Three Bands. Principal Clown. Con- is occupied fey the City Merchants. cert Performers, Freaks and Curiosities for Side Show, Boss Hostler, Four. Six Would l^e to hear from a GLASS SHOW with up- and Eight Horse Drivers, Steward. Cooks and Waiters, Working men In a. 11 De- to-date lay ojut. partments, Contracting Agent. Advertising Car Manager, Lithographers, Bander Will receive bids for two high-class free attractions. Men. Prorframers. THIRTY FIRST-CLASS UNION BILLPOSTERS. Privileges of all kinds that are legitimate and whole- To competent and reliable people we guarantee the Longest Season some are tor sale and all exclusives. and Bist Accommodations of any Circus in America. TO LEASE—Privilege Car and Candy Stand, People for Advance address ED. C. WARNER, Gen. This will be the largest and most successful affair Agt. All othejus address ever held in this section. The money will be here, if you hav& the material come and get your share. NORRIS & ROWE, San Jose, Gal. Address all communications to NOTE—Applicants for positions will please confine themselves to facts and be explicit in first letter, as our opening date (about March 1st) is too WILLIAM PORTER JR., Promoter and Manager, near at hand to admit of lengthy correspondence. No. 906 Calhoun $trwt, FORT WAYNE, (NO. i The Nat, Reiss Southern Carnival Co, OMBRA'S TROUPE, THE GREATEST — WILL RE-OPEN AT ALBUQUERQUE, N. M,, April 4th, 1904. :: 3 3 EVERYTHING NEW. 3 * SEWQUAORADE HORIZONTAL BAB& Booked Solid In The West. Four People European Marvelous Gymnasts. MAT 108 W. 114th Street, lirV I . i NEW YORK CITY. At LIBERTY for conning Season The OMBRA'S Troupe bring least Novelties and Work (non plus ultra) *^ of this "SYSTEM APARATUS." If Managers desire the BEST Attraction! WANTED...... WANTED get the FAMOUS OMBRA'S TROUPE BIG SENSATIONA^f — Five Good Attractions Seven Quadrade Horizontal Bars or To book for the season under management of a big Summer Carnival Company. Must have your own equipment and Three Good Free Attractions. Carnival "AERIAL BAR ACT". Company to pay all Railroad Fare and Transportation after first date. First Address date, Barnia, Ontario, May 23 to 28. Forty and Sixty Per Cent, first date; Fifty and Fifty remainder of season Address Mittu Dumstrescu, Famous Meier Family Care of THE BILLBOARD, Manager of The OMBRA'S TROUPE. Master Tom, 15. Baby Elma. 7. Baby Minnie, 5. FOR SALE! INDIAN BILL'S WILD WEST, Complete ready for thfe road except stock. All special paper. Cars, Sleepers, Stocks, ===== SCIENTIFIC AQUATIC EXPERTS Flats; First Class Advertising Car; Railroad Runs, Band Wagons, Swell Ticket Wagon, Permanent address TH08. 3. Q. MEIEH, 1408 Vine Street, Cincinnati, 0. Winter address, Baggage Wagons, Tallyho Coach Emigrant Wagon, Stage Coach, Harness, Horse Tents, Pony 1102 South Alamo Street, San Antonio. TexM. Harness, Canopy, Camp Outfit, Reserved Seats. All kinds of Tents, Saddles Large Brick Win- ter Quarters, 110x180, and Large Sail Loft. Good place to open here. Will sell all Com- Sleeper, Box and Three Flat Cars; Tents, all plete. cheap, or any part of it. AUGUSTUS JONES, Clifton Forge, Va. sizes; Seats, Lights, Fronts, Statue Outfit, Band Uniforms, Drums, etc. List for stamp. For Sale! W. H. BICE, Saratogo Hotel, Chicago, 111. AN INVESTMENT THAT PAYS. Managers of Fain or any Out-door Amusement that are looking for such an Investment will HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD by engaging THE ROSE FAMILY of JOLLY LOT AC H I N KB .JESTERS, the World's Greatest Grotesque Comedy. Acrobats and Trick Second-band. LEGITIMATE & GAMING, House Pantomime Artists. 1 Feature Acts. The Best What Is. AddrelwjJF WE BUY Address Box 121. SANDUSKY, O, COIL. €. H. ROSE, Lock Box 193, ROCHESTER, T^/f- "TV vs