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STREET FAIRS FAIRS CIRCUS PARKS BILLPOSTERL MUSICAL THE BILLBOARD Volume XIV^ No. 51. Prte, lO Cmm CINCINNATI, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, (902. P«r Ymt, $4.«

O. S. CHESSMAN, Popularly Identified with the Consolldalton of Salem Concessions. THE BIELBOARD

later; the big tent shows hare come and D.; Smlth-Ijlchty-HIIUnan Co., Waterlo- gone.” la., and many others." Walker & Co., of Detroit, Mich., report I Consnovo A Cheshire write as follo\«-' as follows : "Business is exceptionally from Mobile, Ala. : "Our business, sin< < good with us. We are putting up a big Securing control of the plant, has Increase.i mnimmA paint display of ’I’resto’ for the (). J. a hundriMl fold at Mobile, and we hope Jus' Glide Co., of New York, and also a big 'as soon as plant Is In proper shape to showing of ‘Malta Vita.’ We have given (more than double It. We have dune, and up the use of lunilier for bilibuards, and are now carrying on our boards paper ad are now using nothing but galvanized sheet vertlsing Force, R. A G., Bull Durham. iron.” Schnapps Tobacco, Juicy Fruit Chewing ALLIANCE and what does the advertisinent cost? It From 1*. Halloran, Moberly, Mo.: I hare Gum, CocoaCola, Old 4 Fathers’ Rye, R.d costs $3.36, or eleven and one-fifth cents on my iKiards at present 20 8 sheets “Cre- Top Rye, together with a large display of OF BILLI'OSTEKS’ AND HILLEUS’ a day, consequently we will get ir>0,(KK) mo” cigar, 20 8 sheets "Sloan’s Liniment, * matter fur local concerns, consisting of UNIONS FOUMEU AT CHICAGO people to read this advertisement for such 8 8 sheets "I’aracamph,” 15 8-8he*‘ts one and three sheet displays. a small amount as eleven cents a day. "Force,” 15 8 sheets "I’resto,” 10 20 sheets From F. E. Ash, Edgerton, Wls.: "My CONVENTION. Now, let us figure on the cost of print¬ "D. V.” cheroots, 5 12 sheets and 5 S-sheets btllposting has been light for the past Chicago, 111., Dec. 13.—An alliance ol ing matter. Twenty-four sheets can be "D. V.” cherxtts. Business has been very month from outside parties, but have had Billposters’ and Billers' Unions, represent¬ printed in a brilliant array of colors and good this fall; have done distributing late¬ boards covered with local paper. Have had ing thirteen cities, was formed at a conven¬ made into thoroughly effective posters for ly for "I’eruna” and W. H. Hill & Co. posting for a large clothing bouse In thi- tion which was held In Chicago, Dec. 1, 2, 3 about four cents a sheet. Four times twen¬ W. A. Carter and Sou write from Sey city ; also sixteen and eighteen sheets stand- and 4, at the Saratoga Hotel. ty-four Is ninety-six; add ninety-six cents iiiour, liid. : "We have now on our bill of Christmas goods from Myers Blllpostlng In response to a call for a convention and $3.36 and you will get at the absolute boards, Santa Claus posters advertising Co., of Janesville. Wls.. and have posted issued by the Chicago I,ocal, delegates to cost of this display. holiday goods for one of our merchants; 8 sheets for Never-Sllp Horse Shoe Co., for the number of fifty responded. A four days' 3 sh. overcoat and suit posters advertising month of December. My space for 4x2. an t session was held, during which everything Drop out of the big cities and take a small city, with say 10,lHH), and the same one of our clothiers; 6 sh. cloak posters larger. Is limited at this season, on account of interest which might prove beneficial to advertising one of our merchants In dry of theatrical advertising, but I am trying the advancement of the craft was thorough¬ poster and thirty days’ showing on the goods; 3 sh. cloak aud fur posters adver¬ boards would cost $2.44. to Increase my plant. Will put up more ly discussed, resulting in mutual satisfac¬ tising another dry goods stqre; 8 sh. Cre- 8 sheet bi>ards If 1 can get locations.” tion to all, and the Alliance is now an as¬ How many people would read an ad. that ino Cigar paper; 12 sh. Did Va. Cheroots. Notes from Newman A Ehrman, Helena. sured fact. cost eleven cents published In a news¬ The following is from Charles E. Smith, Ark.: "We have bad quite a succesaful fall An entertainment and banquet was ten¬ paper whose circulation was 150,000. 1 of Crown IHiint, Ind: "1 have bad con¬ here, boards being kept pretty well nileUnited States of America ever size I want to sell, and go sell It to proof. All modern improvements have been company did not turn up. some one. It may Interest you to mow placed therein for the accommodation of The Henderson, Ky., Billposting Com¬ and Canada billposting establishments, was in the citv this week inspecting the plant that I sold this piano order to a blind their billposting plant. The paste room in pany, who lost their office furniture and man; he can not see the first thing. It books by fire, Nov. 30, have opened a of Mrs. it. W. Lodwick. He was driven the basement is a model of its kind. They throughout the city bv Mr. Relniger, the simply goes to show what a man can “o have a machine which Is entirely new, new office at 213 Main Street. If he Is Interested In the work in which The John Chapman Billposting Co., of bllliiostei. He was well pleased with Mrs. having some of the home-made improve¬ lA>awlck's iilant, and stated that It was In he Is engaged.’* ments created by the fertile brain of Cincinnati, announce that their rates will be fourteen cents per sheet, four weeks’ fine condition, and above toe average. He Notes from J. C. Fish, Punxutawney, Pa John. Their bill-room, which Is back of display, on and after April 1, 1003. left for Waverly, U. He Is making nis an¬ "I have on my boards at the present time the office, is just a little bit better than W. R. Summerhayes, of Tama, la., has nual in.spectluu In the Buckeye State. Mahin, 3 24-sheets Gold Dust, and 10 8 the average, and, as far as I know, is sec¬ From W. R. Rathbone, Harrisburg, III.: sheeU O. J. Gude, Presto; 10 8 sheets o done the following blllpostlng: Diamond "I have posted in the laet year for tne fol¬ ond only to Boston, Chicago and Brooklyn. C. Soap, Cudahy Co., Continental Tobacco J. Glide, Tom Keene: 8 12-sheeU and 10 The office is small, but large enough for lowing companies: Amcilcan Tobacco Co., 4-abeets; A Van Buren Neversllp Horse Co., New York, 700 sheets, besides several Continental Tobacco Co., The O. J. Gude the accommodation of a couple of desks other firms. shoes. 10 8-sheets: American Posting Rit and for what It was intended; size, 24 x Co., Mahin Adv. Co., A. Van Buren Co., Niler Lewis, of Wbitewrigbt, Texas, H. F. Mallnskl, Ballard A Veatch, American vice. Buckwheat Flour. 6 8 sheets; 16 - IS. Surely our friend, that colored minis¬ writes; “1 have all my boards full now. sheets, Contlnnental 'Tobacco Co., 10 8 ter who held forth in Richmond, Va., and Posting Co. Have distributed for the fol¬ Force, S-sheet; Uncle Sam Shoes, 2-8heet, lowing : Associated Billposters Pro. Co., SheeU and 50 2-sheets; t)pera House, two who declared “That the world do move,” and 8-sheet, local; Bull Durham and Did shows, 700 sheets; E. B. Ebhert A Co., must have had his eyes turned the other Will A. Molton DIs. Agency, Dr. Miles Med. Virginia Cheroots.” Co. The blllpostlng business has been In¬ Ltd., 51 S sheets, local; Murray A Jordan. way, and prophesied the move made by the 1’. L. Myers, of Zanesville, Wls., has pur¬ Chapmans; for John and Bummer above creasing in the last year with me, and I chased the billposting plant at Milton, Wls., hope it is the same with other billposters R. E. Brownell. 10 H-sheets. 25 8 sheets and all else in the world realize "that the Jefferson, Ft. Atkinson, Sharon, Woodstock, of this country. 20 2 SheeU. local; H. J. Zoch, 50 2 sheets earth do move.” 111., and now has a line of boards running 11. C. Bristol writes from East Tawas, I have kei>t my boards full ever since July Aiid, Mr. Editor, so it goes all through between Zanesville and Beloit Mich.: ”1 have about finished posting I also keep putting up new boards." the broad land. There is not a profession The Billboard is In receipt of the fol¬ Notes from F. Morris, Madeila, Mich or calling that has gone forth with such Iosco County, towns and country routes, lowing letber from the John CTbapman 700 2-sbeet8, and 300 8-sheets 1‘oiar Bear Ths Christmas Billboard certainly was rapid strides as the industry of billposting. Billposting Company, of Cincinnati. O.: Tobacco. Have put up nearly 50 ’J-sbeets a hummer. 'The billing business Is rather Better service, better results for the ad¬ "Please notify the public through the of¬ at road crossings and comers through coun¬ dull here at present. The last put up vertiser, better paper, better paste, better ficial organ that our rates for posting was Hloan’s Liniment, which received s billboards and better facilities in hand¬ ty ; have also on hand three months’ post¬ will be fourteen cents per sheet four ing from U. J. Gude Co., for I’rcsto and fine showing. The Opera House Is In rath ling this business have sprung Into exist¬ weeks’ display on and after April 1, 1003. ’ er poor shat>e for shows, are building a g'sel ence in the past three years; that it is Will J. Perry writes from Newnan, Ga.: Force. A large sugar factory. In process of erection, gives promise of lots of work, auditorium In the high school building really marvelous when we come to think “The Christmas issue of The Billboard *’Way Down East” plays at Mankato, Dec is best ever. Business Is rushing, both in and 1 have added several feet of new post¬ of it ing places.” 26. ami dedicates a fine new opera house The congested centers of any of our large posting and distributing. Have on my at Blue Earth City, the 27th. 1 take s cities can offer these Inducements to the boards Cremo and Capadura Cigars, Presto, N. G. Nichols writes from Waverly, la.: "We have about 600 running feet of bill¬ great deal of pride In my plant here, and advertiser, to-wit: a 24-8heet, size 10 x Force, Gold Dust aud local paper; also op¬ am always ready for business when there 22, will be placed on a location which is era bouse work.” boards in Waverly, which has a population of 4,000. We have posted paper for the Is any to be had. Am making and plac in sight of 200,000 people in a given 24 The following Is from B. F. Allen, of Ing a number of painted signs for the Mur hours for the small sum of $3.36 for a following people—iCIarence E. Ituney, Cin¬ Dows, Iowa: "Business is good with me cinnati, D. ; N. W. Ayer A Son., Philadel¬ ray Institute for the cure of morphine and thirty days’ display. What per cent, of the Besides ray regular opera-house posting, 1 liquor habits, of Minneapolis, Minn. 200,000 would read the advertisement? phia ; Spaulding Blllpostlng Co., Boise, have a good display of Presto and Idaho; Continental Tobacco Co., New York; Say seventy-five per cent (you know we Cremo Cigar paper on my boards, and a nice Notes from the City Blllpowtlng and Dis¬ Peruua Drug Co., Columbus, O.; A. Van tributing Company, Knox, la.. Geo. II. Bar- can’t control our sight and our eyes will lot of paper from our local merchants. Beuren, New York City; O. J. Gude A Co., wander around independent of our will), Borne other paper contracted for to come num, manager: We have Just added 4U New York City; C. U. Miller, Mlamlsburg. feet of new billboards to oar plant l we con THE BILLBOARD

trmplate adillug UK) feet more »oon. We We expert great things during year 11K>3. have <>iir la arilH full of "nemo ciRiir". In the uakt few moniba we have potted cents per thousand. The solicitor In the WEEKLY LIST OF DISTRIBUTORS rlorence" »lioe«. l.oeweliiateln, clothinK; rtiai kweli’a Ihirham Tobacco, 3 aneeta; larger cltlea takes this work at |2, then when his commission is deducted, it leaves siiaiiea Hio«.. tiirtlmiK ; "gufen of gualliy ’ 10 H abeeta, W* aheeta, 1*. K. Walsh, oU:i AdrerlijtmienU um/er this hnuHng u-ill 6* Mli<>ea; poHtm a:iU utoie Mbi'tk cuui UK . ue i*rake Itloi k, st- I’aul; Armour & Co.. 3 the distributor $1.00 2-3, where he should get $2.50, and 33 1-3 cents le.ss than the putlishetl u rekly at the uniform rate ot ten cenU have Juat OnUhvU Uve cuutra^^^ta of dlatiibu- d-aheeta, is 2 sheeta; Wm. K. Uubertaon. per tssue, ur per year. ttiiK oue ul "Tovalllue," alao "Laue'a tiim- 1133 Uroadway, >. V.; lierkell'a liog and' actual cost of the work to him. 1. myself, liy Me to send me any more work at that n'te." ALABAMA. iilue" to put out next week. Mure are IS 13fcheeta; k'uley'a Kidney Cure, 4 8- Troy—Josh Copeland. cuiulug. We tal ked oUU cloth and paper aheeta; Hub Clothing liouae, 11! S-aheets; ABKABBAS. sIkus last week lor Culitlneutal 'I'oUacco Elka' Carnival, Mankato, Minn., 2o -laheeu; ADVERTISING TIPS. Conway—J. P. Clark. Box 92. to.; 3'*o local sheets. Work- la_ plenty."-- lluuipdeu Watch Co., Canton, O.; Continen¬ Mahln Advertising Co. are placeing Gold CALIFORNIA. J. o. Hartman wrltea from Stanton, tal 'lobacco Co., Ill Fifth Ave., New York. Dust paper. .Mlcii.: "1 huw bare on my board 45 8 1 Hi sheets, S S sheets; 3U 2-sbeeU * Coca U. J. Gude, 113 W. Broa Iway, Is placing Parcka—W. H. Mathews. 030 2d st. sheets 8ul Smith Uusaell Cigar, 5 S-abeets cola Co.. Atlanta. Ga, 20 ll sheeu, 30 1- the tjwl Cigar contracts. GEORGIA. I'reato, 5 G staeeta local clothing firm, 14 aheeta; U. J. Gude A Co., 113 W. Broad The American Tobacco Co., is pla'ing .Vtlaiita—M. P. Rongbton, Bos 554. 12 sheets Cascarettes, 5 8-Bbeeta Never-SIlp way, New York, Owl Cigar, 2 ‘Jl-aheeu, 2 contracts lor posting Blue Ribbon To¬ Horseshoe, from A. Van Buren A Co., 12-aheeta, 4 S sheets. lu S aheets, 25 2- bacco. ILLINOIS. .New York: 5 8 abeeta Force, from O. J. sheets, 25 1 sheet; Itobert Burns Cigar, 4 A. Van Beuren A Co., of New York, are I'hicugo—John A. Clongh. 42 River st. Gude A Co.; 8 12 abeeta Houglaa Shoes. to sueets, 5 S kheets, 50 1-sheet; L'puian A placing Never-Sllp Horse Shoe contracts for Ka«t St l.oula—H. H. lieemar. This la good for tbla season—being the Wilcox, 53 Wabash Ave., Chicago, IS 12- posting. Des .Moines—W. W. .Moore tUcenaed diatribntor). dullest time of the year. The only trou¬ sbecta; .Minnesota State Fair, loo 1-sbeet; (ialesburg—Auditorium Bill Postlug Co. ble I Und with blllpoatera In smaller towns, I udahy Co., Omaha, Neb., 4 S-sheets. 10 2- Peoria—Auditorium Bill Posting Co. from 2,tHNI to 5,iN)U, la they claim to be aheets, 20 1-abeet; Continental Tobacco Co.. INDIANA. billposters, and yet bare only one or two 4 20 sheets, S 12-abeets; W. L. Uougias Huntington—Benjamin Miles, 8 Everett at. billbuardk and a few dead walla to work Shoe Co., 15 S sheets; Clarence E. Uuney. ludlaiiaiiolta—Indianaiiolis Adv. Co., 915 Steven¬ on There should be some action taken Cincinnati, U.; Judge Taft Cigar, 5 8-abeeta. son Bldg. rumpelling billposters to have a certain 25 2 sheets; O. J. Gude "Force” paper, S PRINTERS Indianapolis—Vansycle Adv. Co.. 114 Illinois st. amount of live apace before they could be 5 sheets; I'resto, 2o S sheets; Winston. Marion—John L. Wood, 92U 8. Brauaun st. admitted to the association." Harper, Fisher A Co., Minneapolis, Minn., Of Posters and Hand>biil^ Michigan City—J. L. Weber Co. The Northern California Hillposting and Terre Haute—O. M. Bartlett. Distributing Co. report the following work IOWA. done; Geo. W. Child 5c Cigars. 8 10 abeeta; Advertisements under this heading will bt Boone—ITescott Bill I’osting Co. Cremo 5c CIgais, 2U sheets; Gold D.:st, published weekly at the uniform rate oj ten Boone—G- J. Preai-ott. 24 sheets; Bom of Uuad Uveralls, 8 sheets; cents per issue, or fiOO per year. Ues .Moines—Ues Moiuea Advertising Co. Pt. Madison—Sylvester Joliusou. Ralneer Beer, 24 sheets; Force, 8 sheets; American Show Print, Milwauk'- A’ta. Sioux City—A. B. BealL ITesto, 8 sheets, and others. We have Juat ;v. W. Ayer A Son, PlilUdelpu/:., pa. hell Show Print, Sigourney, la. IDAHO. C. U. Buck A Co., Boatou, Maaa. Boise—B. G. Spaulding. Calvert Lltlio. Co., Detroit, Mich. Huntington—Beujamlu .Miles, 8 Everett st. Central City Show Print. Jackson, .Mich. Indianapolis—Indianapolis Adv. Co., 915 Steven- DISTRIBUTORS’ NOTES. Central Lltho. Co., 140 .Monroe at., Chicago. su;i Bldg. Carl Stusay, of Eau Claire, Wia., is dis¬ Doualdaon Lltho. Co.. Newjiort, Ky. Terre Haute—O. .M. Bartlett. En'erpriae Show Print, Cleveland, U. .Marion—Joltn L. AVood, 920 S. Branson st. tributing for the Feruna Manufacturing Enquirer Job Printing Co.. Cluciunati, 0. .Michigan City—J. L. Weber Co. Co. Erie Show Printing Co., Erie, Pa ludiauapoils—Vansycle Adv. Co., 114 Illinois st. Niler Lewis, of Whitewright, Tex., has .uU books in tbe last three Great W. Printing Co., 513 Elm, St. Louis, Mo. months. Greve Lltho. Co., Milwaukee, Wls. Atchiaon—City Bill Posting Co. L'nasb Bros., of Red Bluff, Cal., have Haber, P. B., Food dn laic. Wls. MASSACHUSETTS. distributed fur Ur. Stoops, Lydia Finkbam Heiinrgan A Co., 127 E. Sib at.. ClnclunatL o. Boston —Cnnniiigbam A Gourley. and Kundun's Catarrh Samples. Sam W. Hoke. 255 5Ui ave.. New Y’ork. Brockton—John V. Carter, 288 Belmont st. Staudara Emb. Co.. 1358 Broadway, New Y'ork H. E. Bamum, formerly assistant mana¬ Home Snow Printing Co., Atchison, Kan. MINNESOTA. ger of the Blllposting and Distributing Co., Starr Show Printing Co., Maaon City, la. .Morris—George R. Lawrence, B. P. and Dlst. at Knox, Ind., will spend tbe winter In Maaon City, la.—Star Sliow Printing Co. MISSOURI. New Urleans. Morriaon Show I'rinting Co., Detroit, Mich. On Saturday, Dec. C, Geo. 11. Bamum, Penn Ptg. and l*ubliahiag Co., PhUadeli>hla, Pa. St. Loals- -S. A. Hyde, 2130 Eugenia st. of Knox, Ind., delivered 55U Caaear sam¬ NEBRASKA. ples fur Hill A Co., of Detroit. Mich., and I'alrhury -Robert J. Christian.__ _ 2,UUU samples of Ilome Work. Ua*tliq{s—M. M. Irlii. F. 11. 2«nder A Son, of AusUn, Minn., Schuyler—Uus A Holman. aave distributed 1,500 booklets for xeruus NEW YORK. urug Co.; 4.000 pamphlets. St. Jacobs In¬ INKLINGS. stitute Chicago; 2,ooo pamphlets Chstta- tew York City—New York BUI Posting Co. Chas. Jordan, of the Central Show Frint, ygileiisburg—E. M. Bracy. jooga Medicine \.o.. cbstisnooga, Tenn. Sciienectauy—Cliaa. H. Beiiedlct 121 Jay st. 11. C. Bristol, of East Tawss, Mich., dis¬ of Chicago, accompanied hy his wife, spent tributed 1,.'>00 pieces Kun Don Cathedral last week at French Lick Springs, Indiana. NORTH CAROLINA. Jelly; 1.000 booklets, Montgomery, Ward F. K. Walker, of tbe Erie Lltbugraphing StstesvUle—Rowland Advertising Co. A Co., from Muiton; 1,000 Lydia ITnkbam, Co., will spend the winter in Arizona. His OHIO. lungs are none too strong, and the humid¬ and has signed contract for Dr. Miles. Jolumbus—S. A. Hyde 213ti Eugenia st. Notes from Will J. I'erry, Newuan, Ga. ; ity of tbe lake regions Is hard on people in /ustoria—W. C. TirriU A Co., lid W. TUBu st "Distributing is rushing. Have put out perfect health. Mr. Walker has wisely ilsrtlu's Ferry—J. 1. Blumeulierg. concluded to seek the warm wilds of tbe simsuacs fur Lyon Mfg. Co., Spencer Med. PENNSYLVANIA. Co., Thatcher Med. Co., Comstock A Co., West, and Incidentally take a much-needed rest Carlirle—Wm. .M. .Meloy, Box 49. and others, oesldes local distributing, 7,000 East York—Uicbsrd U. Staley. pieces.” JoLuStown—Geo. E. Lpdegrave A Co. John Claridge, of Newport, Ark., baa WEEKLY LIST OF BILLPOSTERS Phoenix ville—C. C. Tribble. distributed for tbe Lydia K. I’inkbam Medi¬ P..uenlxvUle—Geo. K. Ulierholtxer. cal Co.. Feruna Medicine Co., Chattanooga SOUTH CAROLINA. Medicine Co.. Spencer Medicine Co., of Advertisements under this heading will be Col'tmbla—J. C. Blngley tat Charleston). published weekly at the uniform rate of ten cents Chattanooga, Tenn., and Thatcher Medicine WISCONSIN. Co., of Cuattanuoga, Tenn.; 4,000 pieces per issue, or $i,00 per year. West Superior—C. A. Marshall, West Superior In all. BoteL Newman A Ehrman. of flelena. Ark., have ARKANSAS. CANADA. distributed for Thatcher Medicine Co., Chat- Conway—J. F. Conway, Box 92. laaouga. Tenn.; Dr. Miles Medicine Insti¬ Springdale—Ulte Sanders Co. A. F. Morris, mgr., Hastings at., Vancoavet tute, Elkhart, Ind.; Chattanooga Medicine B. C. Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.; Lyon Ylanufac- CONNECTICUT. Mont*eal—C. J. T. Thomas, Box 1129. turlng Co., Boston, Mass.; Feruna Medicine Stamford—Hawley Oeflnger. Co., Columbos, U.. and Bullard Snow Medl AN AMERICAN GIRL’S FROSPECTTS ON IDAHO. THE STAGE. Pocatello—George Dash. Box 272. Asked what the stage holds for the ILLINOIS. Americaa girl, Julia Marlowe replies, Hloonilngton—City B. P. Co.. Coliseum Bldg. "What the stage holds for the American Chicago—A. Davis. 293 W. Van Buren st. girl depends largely on that young person Galesburg—Audltorlnm Bill Pustlcg Co. uerselt; perhaps, one is Justified in saying Peoria—Auditorium Bill Poatlng lo. that it depends almost solely upon hcf. INDIANA. If she is ambitious for a stage career, th« Michigan City—J. L. Weber A Co. result of ber ambitions will be shape«i by ber own attitude toward tbe stage, it IOWA. Will turn out to be exactly the klnu of aw Prescott Bill Posting Co., Boone. Is. Institution she imagines it to he; aad her Des Moines—W. W. Moore (licensed distributor). conduct in working out ber pri^eisiouai career will Und Us reflex In the treatment KANSAS. the stage accords ber. Atchison—City Bill IVisting Co. "If she thinks of tbe stage as an In¬ Parsons—(Teorge CbnrcbUL stitution alert to recognize and rewacd Intelligent, earnest effort, and If she U MINNESOTA. willing patiently and constantly to give Minneapolis—OiblK>ns Bill Posting Co. it that effort, she will And that -t >s an MONTANA. institution of worth and dignity, it she seeks It as an escape from her appointed Billings—A. L. Babcock. duties In life, and if she yearns to oe au NEBRASKA. actress for the sake of a measure of cheap publicity and a round of empty, garUb and Hastings—M. M. Irwin. demoralizing diversions, sbe probably will NEW YORK. tind ber expectations reaiizeo-—that is, if CablesklU—Edwin F. Wentworth. she possesses a ceruin kind of personal New York City—New York BUI Posting Co. attractiveness and very little self-respecL NORTH CAROLINA. StstesvUle—Rowland Advertising Co. OHIO. Middletown—Anthony U. Walburg. PENNSYLVANIA. ERIE, FA.—I'ark Upeia House (Mr. Altoona—Charles Edmund Qrubb, 827 4th are. John Gilson, Mgr.). The Frankie Stock Johnstown—A. Adair. Company, who after this place changed PhoenixvUle—George K. Oberboltser. their name to the Jerre Grady Stock Com¬ Newcastle—Tbe J. U. loving C. B. P. On. pany, Uuished a successful eugagemeuL TEXAS. last Monday. Jefferson De Angi-lis, in the OslneevUle—II. Ilnlen B. P. and Dlst. Co. "Emerald Isle,” played to a packed housa Gainesville—Paol Gallia. C. B. P. and Dlst. Wednesday night. The audience did al, Carthage—A. Barton. in their power to induce him to come be¬ Yoakum—C. C. Tribble. fore tbe curtain, but be did not favor them UTAH. with one of bis bright talka ”A Hidden Crime" is billed for tbe 11th; tbe Jeffer- Salt loke City—Grand BUI Posting Co. suns in "The Rivals,” the 13th. The Ylar- WEST VIBOINIA. velous Fays did not complete their week's Blueaeld-H. I. Sbott. engagement In Erie, owing to lack of at¬ tendance. The show was good, but their WISCONSIN. hall, which is in a very poor location, I*ralrie-dQ-Cbleii—P. A. CampbelL caused the trouble. J, L. hL ntlvlHfiiu'iit until lip coiiltl HatlHfy hln]8«‘lf “(lypsy .lack,” received hir Instructions wliptlu'i’ llu' InlliuncoM of tlie nlage wore for ttie feast, with the satne ctinditlons olovntini: or diMionili/iiiK. Itoing unable and time, at t'olumhiis. f). Mntiager White I iRAMATie.HUDEVlLU to iinivi' at H saiisfartor.v concliiKlon, he will Join In the festivities with .Miss llil- ^•ol•n^eU■«l Ilia Ni>iritiinl advisor, a man who laril. at Itliighntiitoti, N. V. , SJSie.MlNSTREL^ died reemtl.v. rich In .years and honors, and reveretiecd by tboiisands of people. 'I'hls eminent divine strouKi.v advised the .MtTKS IIliiM “A MttTIIKU'S IIKAKT" author not to lend the Inlliience of his ('il.MTANY. tia’iie to a drainatle production, assurlni; We are now In the State of Ohio, and liini that while there were sotne plays of making the same hit we ntations. It Is not l.lllian Ithoade, Miss Florence I.angdon, to the sympathy of everyone. Here Is a sonal ability (it might almost he called the stage that Is demoralir.ing. It Is the .Miss I.lllle Allyn. Miss .\da Wagner, Miss great musical genltts, and through the gross genius), the play, no doubt, would have low e>rder of plavs that are permitted too Itetsy Marlow, .Miss Kllsa Tater, Julian est mismanagetmnt his American tottr has often to flatint their degrading suggestions fallen flat. Though the receptlen wa.s war.u «ire«‘r. Walter tlater, J. Agnes (lUstam. been convcrte.. Dec. E'.. Mcrnard ing the road to success. hood Was In Flower.” of the company. Outside of being excel¬ lent musicians, they do not se< m to pos¬ Igindino. the great ncwsluiy tenor singer, sess the slightest gratitude. The least ad or "Marney." as he Is lietter known. Is a WII.E REVIVE ROSINA VOKI':S' FLAYS. EMPIRE THEATER, verse circumstances sets them chattering great favorite in Cleveland. He was at one Miss Katie Marry, the diminutive “Fifl" like a lot of mag]>ies. and they are around time a newslwy on the streets of this big Oi ".V Chinese Honeymoon” company, has ANOTHER NEW STRI'CTFRE FOR every llfteen minutes after their salaries. city, and was in the habit of singing the made a pro|H>sltlon to Thomas (J. Seabrooke. latest songs to the officials and other men MALTIMORE, MI) Mascagni ex)>lained in the manager's of William Murress. .Miss Amelia F. Stone and lice that his chief desire was to make around the court house, and one day some Mrs. .\nnie Veamaiis to appear in a revival A theatrical syndicate, headed by Dr. C. enough nn ney by the entertainnu nts to send prominent man happened along, listened to of the famous Rosina Voki's comedlea for a S. Mradfute, has secured an old Lutheran his compatriots, whom he brought here "Marney's” singing, and thought he had a series of s|>eclal matinees at either the Church building In Maltimore, Md.. which with him. (mmfortahly hack to their native swi'et voice, and immediately tisik the t'asino or Princess 'I'heater. Miss Marry Is will Ik* (xinvei'ted into a l andsome new the shore. Mut they don't seem to appreciate young man Into ciuitidi nee, had his voice anxious to show New York theater goers ater, known as the "Empire Theater.” It this In the least, and at the first intima well taken care of, and let him go through what she can do In other lines of stage will be conducted for strictly high-clas.s tion of anything wrong, they ara up in a course of the best training with some of comiiany from atinuig her assoi-lates sost vaudeville. There will he no bar attached arms. All the sen^utional stories pub¬ the very Is'st teachers In New York ; the re work than "slavery ' roles. With Thomas to the theater. Two performances wi'i h<* lished In the daily press to the effect that suit is that to-day he ranks foremost, and (J. Seahr(M>ke as her lea Mng man and Annie given daily. The opening cf the theater he Is an excitable, ti’ouhh some persrt. l*

t OPENING. As announced in the Christmas Mii.l,- gotten. and his wlude soul was in the ren¬ I>ort; Mrs. Langtry opened at the Imperial Bo.vKD, Hardy, "the American Mlondln." dering of those delightful melodies which “A death wliich will Ik* mourned by mem Theater In Ixmdcn, I)ec. s. “In the Cross- after four yiars' success in Europe, has his transcending genius has created. It is bers of tlie theatrical fraternity will be ways,'' and was given a hearty recefitloii. decided to devote his 1003 season to Amer- high time the American music-loving pub¬ that of a pigeon which, during the last ha, and will leave England at the close of lic recognized this man at his worth. Other The King an'l (^ue« n were present and s(*evn years, has been the property of Mr. the present year. Those who have achlev- Knropcan artists come here for a short witnesswl the performance, which went off VVilPam Shelper. of this city. This pigeon, el the success on the hIgh-rope as did seastn.and return home, their coffers burst without a hitch. .\fti‘r the performance* a pure white bird, formerlv was the proper- t Ms clever young artist, are few and far ing with our gold, and as a si ght return Mrs. Ijingtrv was com|illmente<1 by the •y of the Spot ner ConK'dy (’ompany. and between. ilardy was born in Roch(*ster. say a few good things of us. Here la the King and (Jueen. Mrs. Langtry Is the was us*k1 for many years, having an act of N. Y., but e'ommcnccd his car(*er as a rope greatest of them all. Ignorant of our Ian author of the play. its own. The bird was traintsl to fly to performer in ('riiada. to which country his guage and our laws, surrounded h.v a gang the feet of Miss Cecil Spooner while she i arents moved wlun the suhjee’t of this of fakirs and tied to a pack of hungry was singing a song, thus completing a de WILL GO ON THE STAGE. sketch wa.s "I.lttle Jim." His initial per Italians, and not a hand outstretched to slrtxl effect. This was before the day of forniances at Hanlon's Point astonished help him. What will he say of generous, Florence Mums, now Mrs. Wlldrick. who rhe Illustrated sc.ng. and classed <|ulte a his fellow citizens, and the remarkable free-hearted and luuevolent America when was recditlv let out of the Tombs, where feature. Tl'.e bird has l>een acn ss the At¬ exhihith n over Niagara Falls in IWMi re- he gets home? (he was held In connection with the miir lantic. and has a history, traveling over the Biilted in his being engaged by the Ro- der of Walter Moxiks. will go i n the stage. I nited States for several years with the ch(*8ter Street Railway Company to boom She has signisl a contract for twenty weeks IT'S I P TO tjFINLAN. S|MKiner Comiiany. When the bird Ik*- the new (Jenese^e l*ark. by giving a series on the vaudeville circuit, under the manage¬ came old. he'ng sick at one time in this of performances over the great gorge which They are telling a good one on Dan ment of Irving E Ifinover. The engage •Ity. D e (uai'ager presented It to Mr. Shel¬ intei-sects the park. His fame seemingly ijuinlan, the minstrel man. It happened ment begins D»*c. 'Jt). and will rsmtlnue well per. which was some seven years ago. The reached managers on the other side of the at Dallas. Tex. M'e give It as it appeared Into May. lied Is thought to he about twenty (iiie Atlantic, and in response to a cablegram .n the IhilliiM Vcir* the next day : years old. It was ju-esdited to the com Hardy and his managei-. Col. E. Jackson, (Juinliin I as a characteristic Irish heard KLAW A ERLANGER DISSOLVE, lany by a geutleinan In Missouri, and will left ItcK'hester, and proceeded to England —hard, b'ack bristles, set In tender skin ‘‘e re;ueiulK*red by

London NE WYORK THEATRICAL MANAGERS tion WHS aiithorlzisl at a stiK'kholdera' n.anager. and so favorably Impressed was snow, struck Dallas, and (Julnlan went into ARRRANGE MENTFIT. meeting, I)ecenilK*r (5. lie with the pe. formance given by Hardy the market to purchase winter overcoats tl at five min ites af'er he had left the for his men to wear In parade. The A benefit has been arranged for Georgia THEATER MFRNED. dressing tent at the close of t';e first exhi¬ Ivuslness with the clothier (ngaged his Cnyvan. the actress, for many years the bition. I’.e l ad signed Hardy f r the whole attention until twenty minutes before time leading woman of the Lyceum. New York. The Cheyenne Opera House, at Cheyenne. of the stason. and at a higher salary for the procession to move, and (Juinlan »'*io Is now In a sanitarium In Flushing. Wyo.. owned by James N. Carr, and yalued t! an any perfoi-nicrs of the kind had re cade a dasli for the near(*st barber shop N. Y.. and whose resources have come to at k.'io.ooo. was burned to the ground on ceived In England The real feature of n order that he mlgiit look his best on 111 end. The managers of New York City the morning of Dec. K. his •■slu.w” consisted in his having dls the street. who are getting up the affair are Al. Hay “(Jidck shave, once over." said he to the carded all the old-time feats of the ordi man. Charles Frohman, Klaw A Erlanger. DRAMATIC. nary rope-walker, and Introducing a new voung tonsorial artist, as he settled hark Frank McKee. Frank Sanger, Charles Hall Ca'ne has sailed for England. and startling "hag of tric'KS." which, in in the chair. llurnham and Daniel Frohman. There Is “The Pride of Jeiinlco” company closed cliuilng his trick bicycle riding on an ordi "Yes. sir," the youth obediently replied no woman In the profession who has Bid(*d Dec. 3. nary unbalanced Cleveland wheel, gained The razor pulled from the start, but various charltl(*s with her labors more William Mlackmore Is now leading man for him that enviable reputation and his Juinlan grinnerl and bore It. Presently the than Miss Cayvan. She has appeared at with the Giffen Stock Company. engagement at the Crystal Palace and all Hilling grew worse. (Juiulan flinched tin every lK*neflt given In behalf of the Actors’ “Men Hur" Is still d>unt He is book(*d to return to England for “Grmpany at the and tile Prince.” to hold their Christmas The remains of Miss Kate Hassett, who Wletlng. Dec. !). was a noteworthy event. A prominent novelist, a native of tlie dinner at Ills expense on Christmas Eve at was killed In Philadelphia by Itarry John It was noteworthy in a double sense. First, South, and writer, whose graceful style MInghamton. N. Y.. with a case of wine stone, were Interred at Aurora, HI. because this city was the first place since and poetic pictures of Southern life carry •’on him," In addition to the feed. Miss Collin Campbell has lieeti engaged to his coming to America where an entire with them a charm peculiarly his own, Katherine Willard. In “The Power Mehind replace De Witt Clinton In the Moyle performance was given without being mar¬ was once askerl by an eminent actor to the Throne” company, was nntlfl(‘d to dine StfH'k Company of Nashville, Tcnn, red by any trouble, such as officers of the write him a play. The novelist, who had at the manager's expense, with the same E. H. Hothem will Imgln an engagement law. lawyers and others trying to attach never w-ltnessed a play, and was a devout amount of wine, etc., and on the same date In "Hamlet" In New York City, Dk*. ”1). box-office receipts, strikes by the musicians member of the church, took the offer under at St. Joseph, Mo. Willis Granger, in under the manag(*ment of Daniel Frohman. THE SIELBOAKD 5

|{. IV Mantrll hat decld***! that at the "He Kell In Love AVlth Ills Wife.” and ar part In their plays by the booking agent of the portrait. Inscribed on the picture of thia aeaann, about May ;t0, he will rangements are about concludeenses to Chicago. placed in the inner lobby of the Man^t- Hon Square. vore Partner. Jack Haley. James Dudley. Phoebe Davia, Fllla Hugh Wood and Sa¬ tan Theater. i'harlea K. tirapewin la to become a Heo. H. Nelswender, John .Mack. Samuel rah Stevens, are three of the principals Buffalo. N. Y.. has six theaters running alar In an elaboration of “The Awakening .Alumford, Carl Stetson. C. H. Montg<»mery, in AVilliam A. Hrady'a production of "Way and all making good money. It la estimated of Mr. IMpp." Anna t'hancey will be hla Miss Hlanche K.we, Miss Mary Thompson. Down East," who have been In the cast that one million dollars Is spent In Buffalo leading woman. Mias .Alanile Lorrinier. since the first production five years ago. every year for theatricals. About twenty- Mount Vernon. Ind.. will have a new It Is rejiorted that E. 11. Sothern has Several others In the cast have played five hundred people earn their living and playhoiiae. or. rather, the old .Maaoiilc Ixtugbt a country estate In Natis, on the their parts for several seasons. Among west slile of .Alt. Snow'den. the highest dependence on the theaters. The I.afayette Hall will l>e converted into a modern tern them are Archie Hoyd. who again t>layg tnoiiiilatn In England. The estate embraces is making big advancement In the line of pie of Ttieapla. the part of "S<4ulre Hartlett.” .1 H. Bun¬ management, and la ranking high; Shea's Joe Welch, of vaudeville fame, made two thousand acres, as well as the cliallet ny. Marlon Shirley, Robert Halliard, Ulrlc Carden Theater is holding Its own; the hla bow liefore a New York audience. Dec. and hotel where .Mr. Sothern has spent Collins. Erank Currier, and others. Star Theater has a field of Its own ; the at¬ l.'i. aa a atar In "The I’eildler." a drama his vs allons for several years. The con¬ It is about settleil that when Jefferson tractions are of the best, and the bookings written for him by Hal Held. sideration Is said to have lieen fl.I.OUd. Ite .Angelis goes to England In the spring, are bringing In the coin. Peter C. Cor¬ Such a triumph aa acored by Mlaa his I.s.nib n revival of "The Emerald Isle" nell can not say to much In favor of the Hlanche Itatea at the Ibdaaco Theater, New will l)e made at the Savoy Theater. It was new Academy Theater. It Is the thrills York. In "The Darling of the (Joe calleil a theatrical r|MM-h. ojtera was first presented, and for that rea- of that nature. The Teck Theater la rather .Mice K. Ive'a new play. "Starr’a tSIrl.” >« n a double interest will attach to Its re¬ far up town, and rents are high. The Ly¬ haa been aucceNafiilly priMliiced in Kiigland vival by an American company. Besides, ceum Theater la well looked after by E. W. with May Kdouin In the leading r«de. It the fM-casb n will mark the first appear¬ Dviatt and the season so far has been quite will be given in thIa country next aeaaon. ance of a star at the S,ivoy, which has successful. Buffalo as a theatrical city Is Word haa been recelveil from .New Or heretofore been devoted exclusively to stock liKiking up, and with manager Shaw's new leana that the wonderful climate la rapidly company priKluctlons of musical works. house iThe Court Street Theater) and a reatoring the health of Mlaa KlUaltelh .Mar Cara .Alorrla Harriott has brought suit new house proposed by Detroit parties, It bury. ?he will return to .New York ao >n against Thos. AA’. Broadhurst for $L5V4 will be quite in the field. Ibirla lieniardi, of the ttllcknian Stdok f.ir alleged breach of contract Miss .Alor- Company, waa married laat we«'k to Miaa rts claims that In July, P.Htl. she entered Helena Seiipal. of Iterlln. tiermany. The Into a contract with Bnradhurst for which VAUDEVILLE. ivremony was performeil at the (illckmau he agreed to pay her $1(M( each for 'J.’i lec¬ Joe Welch has entered the ranks of the Theater. tures. She furthermore claims that Broad legitimate. U. C. Carton, author of •Ta»rd and hurst dls<-hai-ge.iHN). which he demands. “Around" the World In Eighty Day a" at "Starlight Sue." Ibiltiinore aeveral weeka ago. Tiie reaaon Ibiris Bemardl. the comedian of the Rosaire. hIgh-wIre artist, has finished for thia waa that the management was un iflickman St«K-k Company, Chicago, was suci-esaful engagements at the Empire The¬ able to aecure laaiklnga. wedrlng, playetl stances. After the perforirance at (Jllck- vllle, Ky. a return date there Thanksgiving wee' man's Theater on the n’ght of I>ec. 'JO. The Speed Magic company, under the at the l“ark Theater, and broke the reconl Ihe audleni-e was bid to remain seated direx-tinn of Whitney Rosenxweig and as¬ of that bullae .\ splendid showing, la while the stage was transformed into a sisted by Madame Hahn and I>e Vonxle, It It not? <'anopieeedv Cir Cllckman. and Mr. and Mrs. Ja'*ob Sllbert. Ontario. Mr. Sllbert being the leading man of the cult. .\fter their New York opening on This Is a true likeness of AA'alter W. The Two Hobbs, Fred and Mazle, have company. Rabbi Salvachek performe4l the Keti. t). thev wilt work westward, playing imith. of the Echols Djiera House, Decm- ancellexl all vaudeville dates and joined t-ereraeny. Mr. Hlicknian giving away the at all the larger cltlea. Their act la “get ur. Ala. Mr. Smith was l>om In Knox- "McCarty's Mishaps" Company, at D*nver, It’rlde. The audience attesteo«ter. He has been cn the read with sev Jessie Couthoul’s 8ucc«*ss was so great the directors of the Kollea Dratmatique for on Dec. 2. A fire had ensued In the Im ral shews, and will go out again next tt Hopkins Theater I..ouiBvllle, last week nedlate neighborhood of the theater, an** the engagement of Maltelle (fllman, in "The I a.s4>n. hat she Is held over this w«>ek. From Mocking Itlrd." Iteing In such close proximity, threatened .xmisville she gxx^ to Hopkins, Memphis, There is a new addition to ftie salary the destruction of the playhouse. .A fair 'or week of Dec. l.’i. Then returns to her Hat of the Treinont T.it*ater. Ibwton. Tin The theatrical Arm of Hutterfield A sixed audience was witnessing the perform -ome in Chicago, for the holidays. newcomer la the (Irathom of the (Mipiilar trimitlow will manage three attractions snee of "Lost In New York.” Mar.agei A new vaudeville attraction Is booking treasurer of the theater. Mr. A. M. Shee lext season, being the third year of the ■»rln Stair quietly went behind the scene*- or llkd. It Is called the “Fiylng Zenos." ban. who waa the recipient of many good ^uci-cssfiil coiiieil.v d'-ama. “Man to Man." and onlere*! the ciirta'n down, and Stage The act consists of a one-legged "return” w'lshea the past week. vlth a new play written hy Owen IhiTla. Manager AA’Illlam A’ovng In a cool lltllr 'rai)exe act done by three one legged men. It seems bklngs have faibn down ir ind will have a tlve-vear’s cemtract with -.neech infonned the aukings. Mana low bax'c c« nil-acted with Mr. Owen Davis, .ludlence. Everybody left the tnia’er qui Miss Margaret Ashton, the clever ebar- gera. as a nile. never visit New Y'ork af he playwright, for a sensatb nal melo- ■icter sing'ng artist. Is booked for Itouth ter the season has once opened. ':-ama. of which thev will make a pro .Africa, where she gox*8 the latter part of .Mr. Holiert Oahom has accepted a comedy l-ictlon next September. The ple<-e will lanuary. Am< ng her songs she will fea- drama, by t'harlea Nlnllinger, entitled “The arry a company of twenty |>eople. with a nre "Starlfght Sue," “Poily Pry,” "Just Valcourt Scandal." The locale of the pla> -arload of si-enery. aad the prodiictUn for To-night," and her present big success, la New York, and It la said pictures of life ■omplele n every resp. c*. “Soldiers." of "the smart set" by aeveral little epl- ('lareni-e Hrune, the husVand of Mrs AA’eek of December S the following artists aeImore. Itora Milford. The \ lucent Serrano, .\nnle Ward Tiffany. Don >) ca’de. arrlvisl in Menijihls. De<-. H. t< ■’apdalls. .Alaude Klx-kelts. Belle AA’ilber. Lll- aid Macljiren. Margaret Mayo, t'arl Kk Ind his wife's ci-nd-tlon somewhat In *an Cole, .Alny Lee. Florence Roberts, John Strom and .\nnle Mltlln. There are thirty iroved. Physicians now say tha' he Thatcher and Ed. Fields. three “s|ieHklng parts" In “Pretty Peggy." -haiu-es of l evsivering are eniimrag ng. The gnat Marinellas finished the Irving Krench. the genial manager and Julia Marlowe's supi>orl in "yiie Cava Keith circuit at the Avrnne Theater at owner of the Irving Krench rej>ertoire com Mer” is as follows: Eiancis Kingdon Pittsburg week before last, and will pany. Is an ardent hunter. He enjoyed 'larenee Hsndysidcs. Prank AA'orthIng. strengthen Eds-ards" Stock Cu. for four several gtxd hunts recently, while hla ali.w AA'Illiam I.ewers, Mor-gan Coman. Thoma: weeka. Mr. Marinella claims to be the only fuimietl a three ilays' engagement at l*oriS ,. Ccleman. Edgar I,. Daven)H>rt. Ereiler gymnast hold'ng a xne-arm horizontal mouth, (t. He had gisal luck and captured Ick Hurt. Erank Uelcher. Chester Heeen'ft •tirnge with with his little finger. He also much game. 'harles 11 Hradslaw. Kate Lester. Nells Ixxx-a five onewm roll-npa with one finger, Virginia Harned's sup|H>rt In “Iris" In lA'ebb. (Swciidolyn A’alentine. Dllve Oliver. using both right anxl left hanils. eludes Edwin Stevens, William (’tiurlenay. ■\atherlne AA'Ils. n. The Great Bunkeer. s|x>ctacular dancer, Ileilatrt Koas. Isiula Drew, Ethel WInthrop. Ital'a A'ltallanl. Duse's cousin, has been appeared as a star attraetbn at the Elks' Ellzatieth (ioHlall, Itachel t'r«>wn. Mabel iiaking a furore In Spain. The Duke of Circus. In Streeter. III., Dec. 2. 1, 4, Tt, (5. Snyder. Eleanor Sanford. Stanley Dark. Ahruxzl was pr*>scnt at «ne of her per siifl made tpilte s hit. Mr. Bunkeer has a It It. .Neill, Harry Lewis and I.awrence forniances. and wmt tiehind the si-em-s tc pew electric plant. «-onsiatlng of four ma- Eddinger. -ompllmcnt her at the end. A’ltallanl Is •Mnes ar.il a new spanglexl stage-setting Sidney Toland. laat year leading man very like Duse, but younger and prettier. with l.''i<( rountls of spang'es. The Great with Cora** Payton's stklyn. was this year starring in a piece Ikes piiblb-ily of any kind. She lives fur fourth annual tour, Jan. I, through the of his own comiMisItlon. ei.tltbd "The ler art and her art ab ne. South. lUdle of Itlchniond." However, the com AA’ ilaiilt Hrtiwne has just placexi on pany waa atrandiMl a week ago at North M»e market for re|>ertolre companies his PLAYHOUSES. .\dama. Maas. ntest play ".A AA'cstein Product." a sen- Elvris. O.. will probably gi-t a new op The Itraiinlg Stock Company haa dla- •atloiial iiiebMlrania In five acts, and .Alice era bouse. lainded at I'nion City, Tenn. The c«>m AA’lls«in Hrowne’s melidiama. "The Mid .Alexandria. La., will protiably get a new pany waa under the management of Sol night Murder." Mr. Hn>wne Is at present pla vhouse. Krniinlg. and the atar of the organlxatlon engsge^l on a w estern play In four acts. L _ The new Temple Theater. Reading. ,Pa , a as hla wife, know n on the stage as Mias entltle" t*ompany with great plarhnusx>8. d'igging the rnotatepa of hla victim for give him s'ulficlent encouragement regarding sui-ceas. rei-elving favorable comments The old IVwev Theater building. Cleve¬ months It la said, and before he killed her his throat trouble to make him feel that fn>m press and public everywhere. .Miss land. O.. has passed into new hands, name¬ he visiteil her a|Mirtmenta and cut all of It will be only the matter of two or three Blanchard was with E. E. Rice’s produc¬ her clothing Into tatters. ly. Into those of C. O. Evartt. weeks before his tour will be resumed, lie tions for several years, and one season The Cheyenne (ATyo.)’ oix-ra house, “lamely LIvea" (“Eliisame Menschen"), will retain his pn>s**nt company, and will go with Nellie McHenry. owned by James M. Carr. an0.0(>(>. waa dxpxtroyed. I>XH-. S. hy fire. llsupiniann. reismlly pismIucihI In Rerlln, time the ple<-e Is being rewritten. etiy. though tn the Interim the stage had |ts llrat priuluctlon In this country at Ihe engagement of Eleonora Duse In St. The new Edison Theater. Port Huron. bands had gotten out all the a|>paratus to the Empire Theater. New York Cily^Thurs Louts will Is- llmitetl to four performances MIx-h.. Is to be opened. Dec. 'Jd. with fight the threatened bla»e. day afternoon. Dei-. II, by the .American iMtIy. The fanioirs Italian actress will be Blanche AA'alsh. in "The Daughter of Ilam .Academy of Dramatic Arts. sis*n at the Dlympic Theater during the Mrs. Elske re«-ently received from Haul llx-ar." “.An Eye for an Eye." adapted from the we»-k of l*e.-cmber 'Jl*. Her repertoire will Heyse. author of "Mary of Magilala,” a The rumor that Ilackett. Helasco A large |Mfrtralt of himself, given in token Erench of Alexandre Dumas Ilia by Pr«*f. consist solely of plays written for her by Campbell anil other theatrlx-al managers, of his a|>pre«-iatlon of her suct-essful pro !». Du Pont Syle of the Stanford Cnlver Cstirlele d Annunxlo. Her first appearance were tx» erex-t a theater in St. I»uis. has biction of his plav. The picture m«as slly. Is the vehicle that has been ch<>aen will be maib-tn"l.a i}!o<-tin.la" Mme D-s.- been denlexl. res eighteen by thirty six inches, end wa* by Manager Jules Murry for his new afar. will also pr**sent "La Ctrta Morta" and The x*ix»ra house st Rx-d Bluff. Cal., has •»hown re«-ently at a imrtralt exhihitbn In Kathryn Kidder, at the AA'Ieilng Opera "Kranctsia da IHinlnl" during her short •leen xlressexl no In an entire nx-w set xtf .Alunich. the playwright’s home. AYhen House, Syracuse, N. Y.. on Christmas day seas .n at the D ymplc. • sx-ewery and Improvements. All attrax-- news of Ihe siice-esa of hla play In English Jules Murry has just concludetl arrange Miss l.eona Ihmn. through her attorney, tlons are playing to S. R. O inents with Joseph Arthur and Augustus brought suit against the Myrkle Harden i-eachful him. Ileyse at once cabled his T. B. Hitch, the yoimg KxmtiicklaB who ■ Mto for a production next season of their Stock Company for one w-eek'a wages due v-ongratulations to Mrs. Fiske. Soon af haa earned a x:oii8l(lerable reputatlxMi aa a dramatlxatloQ ot K. P. Bo«'a famous story her, the bavlog been engaged to take a ter word wu recetved of the shipment dramatic actor, will play bit nattva Stata THE BILLBOARD

next season, presenting “Ingomar," “Dr. found on a large tract of land owned by farce called **I.a Uune de Mell" (The Honey- feel what to. them seems, the _latoxtcatlng .Tekyll” and “The Vendetta.” Mr. Hitch him near Williams. Arlz. Mr. Vogel says moonl. It Is by Oanlel Klrhe and Arthur Joy of being-«Mi actress, fog. thf^nra yanT has not visited Kentucky since that a conservative estimate of the value Hemede. and tells the story of a young w of the w^cjc- ^ver stop to ntihk of Al Manager Berqulst, of the Auditorium, of the deposits is about f2.000.000. Le- man who married the mother-in-law of tha hours aO actress snends In first get- Galesburg III has already arranged for pidollte is a substance found in deposits— his father's second wife. Of course, his tidg a posItiMfi in which she will be able an opening attraction Aug ‘ 1 lOOlt and a not mines—from which the finest and pur- act leads to all sorts of absurd relation- to wear beatmful costumea. then sacond. New Year's ntfractlon for Tan 1 1004 He cst llthla is obtained. From the rock in ships between every one connected with the and very neawy first, the procuring of the has also ordered a new- dron curtain and these deposits, which resembles rock candy, happy pair, and the authors have Intro required wardro*)e to dress her parts pr4»- simed ^ntractrfor renivseXtlon In New obtained also a small Jewel called rtuced further complications which sent a perly. There are long and more or less Wk fSr firm of K A Friane-er the beraldyne. much like the ruby in ap first night audience at the Gluney Theater dreary weeks of rehearsing. Intersected b» Jam« I Kernan General manager of the pearance. and used by Kuropoan jewelers into convulsions, and which are producing frequent visits to a dressmaker, who either 1 afa^i^ne Theater ’ Buffalo has ?omnleted ^or the ornamentation of bracelets and a similar effect upon later ones. is unable to see your conception of a gown Th/ ' the necklaces. “The Temptation of Jesus ’ was a really "f else is bound and determined that she MartrUn^^Th/ater^'if.hich he^ - notable event. The story of the opera Is knows Just what you want when In truth KrankMn^ o^^eet Uaitimore Md ^n ^cnn PARPF POMEnv *"*<1 dialogue, and the temptations were The Old Ouani, although only a one- ifth Vhe**nei hn.;=J^c;’ the Jite FARCE COMEDY. represented by living tableaux. The music act piece, has come to rank as one of the of^^the present*^^Aridltor*lum,^ on Howard B®*'? Horls. the little Texan coon shout- throvighout was of such beauty that from street, at a cost of J!4.’)0.01)0. ’ er.er, has JoinedJc ‘ Hoyt's Comedy Company. ‘the first" ‘ note‘ to' the last‘ the Italian audi-‘ ford's career. In this play he wholly dls- Minneapolis.Minneanolis StSt. I’auiI’aul and the State of appears that the original title of Mr. ence sat spellbound. \\ hen the curtain fell guises his personality, appearing as an MichiganMrciUgTn^at at large ^vmay Join1o"n hands to sese- Ksmond'sKsmond s “Imprudence” was “Billy's Lit- the^re was a dead silence for a few sec- aged, but high spirited soldier, whose honor ^re T bifllding suTtable for convention He I-eve Affair.” which seems to be bet- onds then a tumult of applause burst is more to him than foo‘‘<1 fl^vote himself to music. He al- had gone out between the acts was heard f'’t "rrc. ? o'd’^ tt" awa;i“d 'tt^n prize "in"a"^tlsing "c^n- ready has compiled a mass, two operas and to remark, “Tyell, this man. Hanford cities the fair association and the legls- j""®.i,",”Jecelve a twelve hundred oH}" leas ^orl« ^ 'h*t>e prettyProtty ’good:good ; but he will have to husti;hustle lature. It seems that Mr. Beerbohm Tree has de- to beat the old fellow that died Justlust now.nnnr •• Rich. Harris and Charles Frohman now 'loBar Ph>no-, __ __ _^_ definitely to abandon his Intention ^ ‘ control the Park Theater. Boston, and Corse the -Tlnhonse a^d producing “Richard II.” this season at Payton, who has had the management of Is making an e?a^r^^^^^ M-'flesty's Theater, in I>ondon, in fa WHAT THEY THINK OF IT. the theater since the opening of the pres- Gaston compan.\ is maaing an eiawraie English dramatic version of Tol- WHAT THEY THINK OF IT. ent season, has surrendered his case, and noveltv ^“4un^ alol'a ”Rpsurrectlon." which has Just had - his stock company gave the last perform- i‘jaii s new wauz song noveity, ouu ^ marked success In Paris. It was in the Well, the Christmas Billboard was cert- ance there, Hoo- 13. The Park Theater ^ • i>b1pt now In advance of the lYmrh capital that Mr. Tree saw the talnly all right; it is up to anything going Sec 2o'“cZ ' FroUan^^'esen^^^^^^^ Mlcty pU coiVnv wUl French pla.v and he at once made arrange- the rounds.-J. R. Pimllipowski. Waco. Dec. 2_, Chas. frohman presenting Every m Indianapolis. The com- trans atlon b.v Michael Nor- Texas. _ oany which will tour Indiana. Illinois and 1®®- The piece 1* In a prolof^e and fphf ...... Iowa during the remainder of the season, f^s. in all of which Prince Dimitri Nek- we print below a few comments selected MUSIC AND MUSICIANS. is dolnj? bljj business under the manage- ludotT Is the most prominent figure. In at random which we hare recelred re- Oils Weinberg hss lolned “The Bi -sa- "1 I'^ias. F. Edwards. fact, all the other characters are said to rardlng the Christmas edition of Tub «U8 _ Weinberg nas joinea ine “>•-»■» ,,.jj oriental Tronbadonrs. nnder the l>e spectral. As Mr. Tree will play Dim- Billiuiard. master company ^ He plays the role of management of E. N. Dale, will In the Itri, his enthusiasm over the piece Is not - WoLr A’^F^tds will soon nut on their Hiture be known as the “famons” Trouba- altogether Incomprehensible. The Christmas number of The BillboardBii.i.board new burlMOue on ^'The CrisVs” at the r Comedy Company., Che - I,Is prsUedprsised by everyone. The expression on ^Zr Jif Tt.1.1® ri./i ^ change beln.-r deemed nece,<=sary and exnedi- ODDS AND ENDS. all sides Is that It is a “hummer.”—A. H. Hall. ppf -from the fact that to many the word na-ri “A Chinese Honeymoon • will this month ..oriental" suggested a burlesque show. Miss Sadie Martinet will be starred next I H.%rt, Chicago, III. give Its 2;.0th performance In New York „n the contrary the show is clean and re- T rv.„iBi. -in City, and this musical comedy continues uned. Kirk Iji Shelle and Frank Daniels will The Billboard maintains Its reputation. to fill the house nightly. P. P. Craft, manager of Conroy A Mack, probably dissolve partnership at the end bas added new laurels with Its “Chrlst- Muriel Nelson. the English actress, comedians,medlans. writes;writes: "Business continues big season.srason. , mas" Issue, which Is isimply Al.—Char. composer and professional violinist, was this attraction. At Meversdale, Pa.. '* Bernard, Savannah. Ga. granted a divorce In Omaha, N'eb., on Dec. nee 4-R noonie were turned swsv at even- *'•*”' Pwe to serve James T. Powers as a 8. from .Tohn Stewart Baird, an Instructor (ng performance, and we plaved to six him- "‘"rrlng vehicle this season. a v- • In an English college dred and fifty dollars for the three nights Warden and Shepard are creating no end I Y'our Christmas Issne of the Billboard Frank I’erley, who held a contract with I vir Dick Mack was nresent*^ with a valua- favorable comment on their splendid ren- Is certainly one of the swsllest holiday Alice Nellsen, has relinquished all hls | hie diamond pin as a birthday present by ^Hjon of Fay A Ollrer's “Place a Eight to mihlk-atlons t^hat * •" contact claims upon her services In favor of Klaw his brother. John Mack, who Is now star- Huide Me Home. ^ ^ Char. Ft/irt, Canton, O. A Erlanger, under whose management she rine with Barney Ferguson In “McCarty's The Caddo, a new one hundred room ho¬ tel was opened In Shreveport. Ea.. Dec. 2, ’''MmT''fjr5in'''n'S”jv,ie tb. r"* p. ” Crnbt. m.n.„r ot ConroT .«d PhXmr.l'b..mh2''I7'T>T llSlSl;;,' '11

son. She will make her I.ondon debut as week In Eonaconing. Tnd.. we played to Joke. Ills brother, who M an engl • • ‘‘Marguerite’’ In “Faust,” followine It with iver five thousand paid admissions on the I !•* Minnesota, broke his arm In "Julie' ” “Zerlina” and “Mlcaela.” week and hold the record for big business two_ pla<^—Mlnnrapolls—-Minnri and St. Paul. Congratulations to vou on the beautiful “Humming Birds and Onions” and at popular prices. Manager Evans of MeekM eek before last the Engles of w *^t Su- Christmas edition. It beats all that ever “Twiriy Whlrly” will remain the attrac- Evans Opera House, savs; The best reper- perlor. MBla. la. gave IRichard (lolden, the star tppear- tlcms at Weber A Fields’ New Y'ork Musli 'olrelolre comnanv I ever placed In mymv house In "I-oxvroxv Qulller. a tremendous reception, -nces Tiir Biiiboard hns come to stnv Hall for some time to come, and Weber, Our agent. Ed. Denley. continues to do and made Adolph ZZink, the diminutive com A. II. Mac. Worcester. Mass. •^*7— Fields. Collier. Dailey and Kelly, and Fay wod7ood work ahead and to tell the natives edlan,edlan. an Eagle. Zink7 is now the smallest ’ Templeton and Eoulse Allen are still the ibout the big show. Mr. Eewls E. Com- ^-aclc In the i^rld. stock, onr musical director, has Just com The .Mman Barrett Amusement Company Permit me to thank you for the holiday Dsn Dalv Is annearinir In "The New uleted a new serle.s of Incidental music of Kansas Cltv, Mo., has been Incorporated numlier of The Bill^arp. which Is not Clown,”own ” which niecepiece has been converted f®*' *‘a<'^ nroductlons. He Is under to manace and conduct bands, plays, operat- '’o'y ®f artistic hean- 1 _1—1 __.i*i.__A "ontract to comnose the Incidental mnslc ic and theatrical attractions: canltsl stock, tv. I shall keep It as a reminder of vour Into a musical comedy, with songs and -ontract to compose the Incidental mnslc ic and theatrical attractions; capital stock, $o 000—20 shares at $100. Incorporators, kindness.—T. B. HitOii. Atklnaen, Neb. dances, and a chorus to aid. Mr. I'aly’s for several big productions. $2.000—^20 shares at $100. Incorporators. support Is as follows ; Bert Thayer. Sum¬ TVlIllnm A. Barrett, John W. Jenkins and i. ner Gard, TionisIlls Harrison, Edward Gore. BURLESQUE. Fred B. .Te.Tenklns,nklns._ FromPmm Whitingwhiiini* Roaenzweig, manager of Francklyn Wallace,lUace, W.M’. H. Sadler. Harry Babe and Fred Joined Weber’s av-t^ ck-p-in'iipu rnDVRirnxpn Magic Company: “Got your Christ Brown. Tom Browne. .Tames M. Watson,Matson, -paiutv Duchess” company at Milwaukee, HEATS AND SKETCHES COPYRIGHTED „,as number yesterday, and I can trathfntly Merrl Osboi-ne,* Eugenie^ Hayden. KatherineII** Wla.. Nov. for the season. *‘A Game of Comedv.** a dramatic sketch It Is the best of the kind T erer saw; Call. Crlssie Carlyle, Katherine Powell, One of the hits of the “Dainty Paree In one act. from the French, by Sherwood you have the others hacked off the board.” Estelle Mebi^er, EH®, Montrevllle. ^®®^ Buriesquers”iriesquers” Is Coates. Grundy A Co.. T.awrence Cook; copyrighted by Walter H. ______Eovell. Ede Taylor. Nora Eee. Eva Mai- i^ their sketch entitled “The Watermelon Baker A Co., Boston. Mass. .. -n..- lace, Cecil M arren. Ethel Hoag. Maud Gil- TrustTrust”•list.” ” ”.Tohn.”“John.” a drama lin6 five acts and IntroIntro- Received youry®”r Christmas number of The lette, Eydla Burkhardt. The olio of “Parisian Widows” company diictlon. by Herman Sondermon. translated are not In the CEEVEEAXD. O—The Great Western Includes Clifford and Harvey. Nelson and by Nellv Margrett Banan and fR*rtnide Enellsb vi^bularv Band are giving concerts every Sunday af- Mllledge. Jordan and Welch. Vincent Parker D'ngee: copvrlghted by the last two- is a ^eat paper, nm of ternon at the Gray’s Armory. The num- Painter, Bert T^eslie and Delia Whllten and named persons; Chicago, 111. '"Jr"' news, ere. i iiii, raANKKL, i leve- bers are fine, the crowds finer and bigger, Charles Folk. “The Motor Girl,” a musical play In i®"''. d. and the company a great big one, consist- Follows roster of "Tiger Ellies” buries three acts, book and music by Arthur Weld; Ing of fifty pieces. Three concerts have so quers: Geo. M. TIale. business manager; lyric by R. B. Smith; copvrlghted by Editor The Bili.boaed, Cincinnati. O.:— far been given, all of which have been a .Tohn J. Black, stage director; W. T. Fero. T.ouis Beaudet. New York. N. T. I wish to congratulate yon on the ex- success, and It will be continued. The musical conductor; Al. Marshall, electrl- “The Old Mill Stream,” a ruatlc drama '•ellent Christmas number of the Bilt.-Bilt^ music is very good. cian;cian ; Deonzo Brothera.Brothers. “The Three Poioa;” in three acts, liy Frotzgerald Murphy, and eoahd. Pretty, newsy, up to date._E. 1^. At two of the recent concerts gi.en by Vic Milo. Max Revnolds, Tom MoRaye, copvrlghted bv John Frotzgerald Murphy, notan Pretty_newsy_nn-to-date” Mr. Sousa, he played J. M’. Bratton’s “In .Tuiia Natus. Stella Mack. John J. Black. New Y'ork, N. Y. Brannan, Topeka Kan a Coaey Comer." which was received in .Tames E. Kooper. Eucia Kpoper, Arline “Paul and Virginia.” written and copy- _ both instances with vociferous applause. M’yatt. I.aura Garrltv. Florence Garrlty. righted by Edward Eisner, I “M’e are In receipt of the Christmas Is¬ Nlblo Eamar. of the M'ilbur Opera Co., j T.otta T.eslle. Nellie .Tohnstone. Pearl Fos- “Redcoats and Rebels.” a comedy of old sue of The Bii.i.board. and must sav that has Just introduced successfully, with 11- | ter. Kittle Verron. Ellllan Boyd. May Kee- New Y’ork. written and copyrighted by it Is the prettiest paper that we have ever lustrations, the two new ballads. “Place 1 nan. Ixuilsa King. I^uiise Belmont. Alice Maude R. Cushman and Pauline Salnsbury. seen. M’e congratulate yon upon placing a Eight to Guide Me Home” and “Seme- Navada. Fem I.aDol. Jeanette Sherwood. South Orange. N. J. in iirnni^. i>. .i. in " heaiitlfiil paper in the hands of the body’s M’altlng ’Neath Southern Skies.” - "Superb Boarders,” a comedy In four Superb Board^, hlllposters.”—Y’oi’no Adv. Sertice, Man- He Is compelled to repeat them at every 1 pnoemMFOREIGN. actsactaI and five scenes, written and copyright-copyright -inJ, a ci performance. ed hv Mrs. H. .T. Goodrich. Boston. Mass Alfred Solman. the popular song writer, . 'She production at Turin recently of “Tracey in Washington.” the world-fa is now locat^ in San Francisco, where he carlo Corfara’s one aCk sacred opera, mous outlaw; five-act drama. Copyrighted From Mamanx and Son. Pittsburg. Ps.: Is devoting his time to the interwt of his Berlin’s statue of M’agner is to be cut by Wm. Adams, Joliet, III. We wish to congratulate you. as the new plecM. ; Tying the Eeaves “Suella. from a block of Pentellkon marble weigh- _ number Is one of the finest, handsomest Dear and “If I Thought You I.oved An- *v,irtr tens and most nnlqne that has come into onr ing triirTy-eignt tons. nir t'ttci daw akd pii.p Mr John Hare has been enjoying extra- ACTRESSES OF THE RANK AND FIEE. office "nt® the nresent moment, hut this Harry Benham. of Goshen. Ind. has ordinary success with “Caste” and “’The The thing*fKIvaav. thatftiaf are• done behindK*hlnfi fhAthe !* k<*#*DlTIK Wlth if V. llfl# Of Whdt been engaged as a baritone In the chorus oav I.6rd Qnex” in the English provinces, scenes of a theater to make impression niLimoABD doss, r* It is always np^to-date. of Geo. Ades 1 eggy from Paris. Engilsli version of M. I’allleron’s on an audience are a matter of cnrl^ona - Souris” by Mr .T T Grein and Interest. This Is no doubt due to the fact Tour Christmas number is without a MINSTRELS. Mr.' Henry Hooton, was tried in T.K>ndon that the things which are most Imnresslye I doubt the most exnulsite. the most hsnd-

the Christmas holidays. pHo’^Inlln ’’ (nn TI nnilnTinndon ^ ^ ^ I"to view. TheJ lie lightIIRIH. comedyCUIIICU.T manlusii goet down boarp..—Bhck Horn ’’CBllloDe King.” Bryant A Saville’s Minstrels have closed ®'mxir ’mJjxf«T TWrKektn .r./i Mrxfr xfnrr.,xr..rr.. r.rr-.r *talrs foc a trnnk '»»In the playictplaylet “For ^.„hyl,le Tenn tamop* N'n«r. their tour on account of their Inability Murray Ciy-Car- ju^ Sake” and crash^^ash after crash Is heard _ to secure the right kind of time. ^ i®« '•’he'*’he laughter Is not caused by hlshis exit. m n i •• n Joseph Blamphlm. of the Al. G. Fields’ iV i ’i‘’’’fiT "" imagining hls fall downstairs, with Editdr The Bii^oarp. Cincinnati. 0_!— Minstrels, is making a big success In "Just «h m *1- '“v «fter him. There wonid "/ T"" for Tonight,” and “Goodnight, Beloved, ®®f®- ®1> <>f which occur amid the ruins of hardly be a snicker If he was seen stand- Bii.lboarp and think It In a great niece ^Ld^^lght/’’ Goodnight, Beloved, „„an Fast Indian temple. ^ ing'qnletlv“ outside! rhnmpl^^^^^ of workmanship. It )" f®r ^tter than Arthur Deeming, of .Tohn Vogel’s Min- Another well know-n actrws has fallen produce the desired effect, with a huge A "’"►•'‘JTlcce to all other Rtrels Is fostering “All de Time ” ‘'Dat’s de days. This is theivell known ing of wood. And so it would not do to "cckly Journals that nut ont a Christmas Wav to R^ll ‘Chlcl^en’” and ’’Is that Ail ^'1'®'’®" •’•“''former. Miss la* Thlere, who. fet the nubile see how their imagination number. I have read every J'ne of t Yolrve C.^t to Sa^'»'’ ^ ^ ^ "prvlce upon the stage. Is be- Is called Into play. Perhaps one of the »nd can say that It has not missed a bit •The t^Ms anYDubllc are enthusiastic '’®nilng blind For some time she has sup- most fascinating thoughts of the v„,.- of news In regard to the amusement line nvJr T-os Rrookei n't the Oiilnlan A Wall's •"“''"•‘'f •’•" teaching, but before long miss who becomes Inafatnated with the •I hivehave been reading Tiro BillboakdBilleoaed for o /er .Tos. Brwkel. of the Quinlan A M all s ^,|lj Incapacltatetl even for that, glimmer of the stage light* is the one nearly eight years, and fee! lost If I can ,’*•”,** splendid rendition of j,pi. gpg y^py meagre. Tnfluen- where she nlctnres herself an actress, ® cony when It Is dne and do not ® ^ A tlal persons are organizing a benefit per- wearing ail the heantifni gowns she wants •’"w any h^y In the nrofesslon can Till Now How Much I Loved You. formance for her relief to and nothing In the world to do bnt to •»'* without It. I remain respcctfullv vouis. J^ohn M. Togel seems to have struck it Parisian plav-goers >®®k pretty and be admired, T sometimes Mitiiell Brkmer (“Pea Nuts"). 220 Cen- rich, as Immense deposits of lepldolltc were tickled by a new and typically French wonder if these young girls who crare to t'’®* Are., Cincinnati, O. of the chief stockholders In the Kablan ManiifactiirlnK ('ompany, one of the largest manufacturers In the middle West. He Is one of the solid, suhstantlal business men of the Queen (’Ity. The Vlce-I'resldent. Mr. Charles 15. Amold, Is a prominent ta.T ofil- c!al. The Secretary, .Mr. Charles .1. Christie, Is Vice-Mayor of Cincinnati, and the Treas¬ urer, Mr. Uud. K. Hynleka, Is Assistant County Treasurer of Hamilton County and one or the leading politicians In the great OUTLOOK Alfred Ulbeyre, President; Henry Halley, State of Ohio. The (leneral Manager, Will Vice-President; tleo. C. Taylor, Secretary S. Heck, needs no introduction In these jiages. and .Manager; Ij. E. Barter, Treasurer. The t.F THE THIRD ANNEAL FAIR AT oflicers can all be addresst^ at New Har¬ The new company Is getting right down to business. New and commodious olfices MAYSVILLE, KY. mony, lud. have been rented on the first floor of the The third annual fair of the Maysvllle, The West Virginia Fair Association in Hell Hlock, and are now being fitted up. kv Lodge of Elks. No. 70, will be held a meeting held at Clarksburg, W. Va., elect¬ The work of building a carnival outfit wMI \ugust 19, 20. 21, 22, 1903. The motto ed the following officers: Thomas M. .lack- begin at once, and everything will be new— i,( fhe fair Is "Bigger and Better,’’ and the son. President; 15. 15. Sto\it. Vice-Presi¬ new tents, fronts and paraphernalia. It Is aHsiK'latlun announces their determination dent ; A. I). Parr, Secretary ; W. H. Lewis. the intention of the Oeneral .Amusement to hold up to It In every particular. Rac¬ Treasurer. A site has been selected, and Company to make the Will S. Heck f'ar- ing will l>e discontinued, but tbe prbmium the work of grading a track, building of nlval Comi)any the very best on the road. fences, stalls, etc., will be looked after list will be Increased. In every depart- They will probably carry all their own iiii-nt the attractions will be flrst-dass. promptly by a special committee. shows, although, exceptions may be made The best one will be given each day In At Fairfield, la.. Sept. 8-11. the Jefferson in one or two Instances. Their equipment will be so large that they will carry their front of the grand stand. A band of na¬ County Agricultural Association will bold own <-ar8, and all their movements will be tional reputation will give dally concerts, their 10015 fair. I^ist year's attendance, made bv special train. The aggregation will while another band will be secured to ph.y according to a close estimate, reached the 8,000 mark. Mr. K. 1). Dubois has charge be headed by a mammoth uniformed mili¬ for the different privileges, thus keeping tary band. The free attractions will be the • something doing" all the time. The same of the privileges this season. Officers are as follows ; John P. Manatry, President; best that can be procured. The paid shows officers that guided last year’s event will will include a mammoth Streets of India, L. L. Wilkins, Vice-President; L. J. Mar- have charge this season. Thoa. A. Davis, the best animal show that was ever pre¬ cy. Secretary: H. V. Downs, Treasurer; President: W. W. Mcllvane, Vice-President; sented to the public, and not less than all of Fairfield, la. James W. Fitzgerald, Manager; H. L. Ham¬ twelve other first-class attractions includ¬ ilton. Secretary; and Thoa. M. Russell, The White County Agricultural Board ing a mammoth modern carousel, and one announce the dates for their next fair to of the best portable Ferris Wheels that was be held at Carml, Ill.. Sept. 1-5, 1003. ever run. Privileges of all kinds except gaming. The reorganization of the Will S. Heck PROSPECTUS, There will also be a speed program. Offi¬ Carnival Company la one of the chief topics cers elected are as follows: W. A. Raglin, in amusement circles, and has created a President. Carml, HI.; W. R. Miller, En- great deal of Interest among carnival com¬ OF THE NATIONAL INDUSTRIAL EX- Oeld. HI.. Vice-President; R. L. Organ, Sec¬ mittees throughout the I’nlted States. Man of Harry Bryant, were goers. "The Merry I*OSITION OF JAPAN. retary, Carml, HI.; Frank E. I’omeroy, ager Heck has engaged some of the best Maidens" to-night. Coming; Dewey's Bur- promoters In the i'nlted States, and he and lesquers. Dec. 22-27. The Fifth National Industrial Exposition Carml, HI.. Treasurer. his force will begin their travels after the of Japan will open March 1, 1903, In Osaka, The National Association of Fairs and Shea’s Garden Theater (organ Osaka has a population of over half a sinian Ground Hog Show, In favor of M. M. In a letter received Nov. 4. .M. I,agrave, 4 Crone. Business Improving. million, and Is the commercial center of Peters, an employe, for wages due to the France's Commlssloner-Generr' to the Tivoli Theater (A. S. Schm'dt 4 Son. the empire. Mr. Geo. Mooser ran be ad¬ amount of $1.8. The outfit Is now tied World's Fair, expressed the * that the Mrrs.). Lulu Thelss. Patchln Bros.. dressed rare of American Consul at Shang¬ up at Savannah. Ga. merchants and manufacture t France Maude RIckel and Lillian Marr were on hai. China. Cable address, Mooser, Shang¬ The following shows are with the Origi¬ will make a great artistic, commercial and deck the nast week. Fair returns. hai. nal De Kreko Bros.’ entemrlses; Streets industrial display at the World's Fair. He of India. Streets of Cairo. Turkish Theater. Turn Halle (Wm. Stansfleld. Mgr.l. is convinced, he says, that the cordial and Lilliputians, Lunette. Moorish Palace. Cle¬ Sunday popular In a sacred wav, are the PLANS FOR A PERMANENT FAIR AS earnest participation of France In this Ex¬ opatra. Ferris Wheel. Merry-go-Round. Vic¬ go here each Sunday. Good talent; busi¬ ness good. 80CIATI0N. position will render closer the bonds of tor’s Electric Fountain, Old Plantation. friendship which unite the two sister repub¬ Almee. Notks.—The types In my last letter By Invitation of the Queen Anne's Rail¬ lics. A Christmas Charity Carnival will be made the name of .Tohn 11. Meech read road Company, a meeting of representa¬ The Boone Coimty Agricultural Society held at Waco. Tex., week of Dec. 22. It .Tohn H. Much, and a generous gift of $.■> tives of the road, the agricultural, manu¬ held their annual election of officers at will be the first carnival ever held In Wa¬ should have read $7.'>, as being presented facturing and press Interests of tbe fertile Belvldere. Ills.. Dec. 2. and the 1903 fair co, and there will be a large number of to Mr. Fricke by Herr Lunet. Dennis Bo¬ I>enin8ula of the Eastern Shore of Mary- will be held on the usual dates. Sept. 14 people to draw from. Gasklll 4 Mundv han. who shot I.ee Bruce of the Fore- laiiil a-as held In Baltimore, Md., at the ■Tbe following officers were elected : ITesl- furnish attractions. All legitimate provl- Stair. Messr Keilar amused Mg crowds Merchants’ Club. dent. John Hannah: Vice-President. M. E. leges are for sale. Dec. R;13. “The Great Ruby.” Dec. 15-20. The object of the meeting was to set Among the attractions engaged for the Toronto (Small 4 Stairs. Mgrs.). .Toa. forth and discuss the many natural ad¬ Novelty Exhibition at the Madison Square R. Walllck's “Queen of the Ilighwav” was vantages of that region. An association Garden. New York City. December 15 to De¬ the attraction week of D>c. .8. Fair Misl was organized for the puiqioae of holding cember '■’.5. are a dog and pony circus; ness. ‘'The Convict's Ttaughter,” Dec. 1.5- a |>erinanent fair to exhibit the products "Garden of (Jods." an Illusion; Bonner, paugh-Sells Bros.’ Circus last summer, got and manufactures of the counties on the the talking horse: I.a Belle Rosa and her a sentence of not less than five years or Eastern Shore and in Delaware. The out troupe of Orientals; a marionette show, more than seven In Auburn prison. Peter come of this project Is well assured. The and old plantation negro singers. Sells, of circus Lime, was In the city Dec. railroad company offers to donate the The Two Hewitts recently disposed of all John S. Ricitarpson. ground for the fair association, and that their mining Interests In Orovllie. Cal., a capital of 120.000, less than $2,000 each to an Eastern syndicate for a big considera¬ from the nine counties of the Eastern Shore tion. Their claims constitute eighty-seven of Maryland and the two lower counties of acres. This makes their visit to the coast l*claware. would be sufficient to Insure the a money-getter. H. W. Wright, of carnival success of the project. The meeting was fame, calls them the Lucky Hewitts, and well attended by many prominent business It looks as If he wasn’t very "far off.” and professional men, who unanimously Frank C. Bostock had a consultation favored the project. The railroad company last week with W. W. Arak, Commissioner has been very active and progressive In the of Amusement for the Japanese Govern¬ Interests of this section, and the successful ment for the Industrial exposition that will outcome of the project Is assured._ be held next year at Osaka. Japan. Mr. Arakl's object was to secure some of Mr. Bostock’s attractions for the exposition. sized audiences. Rth. the melodrama. DIVIDEND DECLARED ON FAIR. If satisfactory arrangements can be made “ZItka.” was presented under the name The stockholders of the Northern Neck with the Japanese Government. Mr. Bos of "The Red Cafe,” the company appeared Agricultural Association held an annual tock contemplates sending Bonavlta and here on one day’s billing, the audience meeting at Heathvllle. Va., recently and his Hons. Matlame Morelll and her Jaguars, was small, but well pleased, ftth. Byrne elected the following officers for the en¬ Ixatlons touring the country. Manager and Weedon and his pets for a long en¬ Brothers presented “8 Bells” to capacity suing year : A. S. Rice, president; 'Thomas Heck closed the season of 1902 at Mexico. gagement in the Flowery Kingdom. business. Philadelphia Orchestra. Dec. 11 ; Mo., and. returning to Cincinnati, his home H T. Allln, vice-president; J. G. Rice, .John Drew. In "Tbe Mummv and the H’>ni and headquarters, he Immediately set about secretary; G. D. Shirley, J. W. Anderson, ming Bird.” Dec. 13: “Kellv’s Kids." D'c. planning for next season. Realizing that J. Hamblin. H. O. Rowe. Dr. W. P. 1.5; “l.e Voyage en Riilsse,” Dee. 1(5; Ibm- this Is an age of combinations, he conceived man Thompson, Dec. 17. SfiRKiXER. Snydor, Magruder Beatley, b^rd of dlrect- the Idea of organizing a great amusement The meeting was largely attended, company that would comprehend not only rUMBERI.AND, MD -Academy of Music and much of Interest pertaining to the the caimlval business, but that would be (A^IIlnger Bros.. Lessees and Mgrs.). Dec. next fair was discussed. A dividend of prepared to undertake any legitimate enter¬ 8, Frank L. Perelev's "The Phaperons" gave '•S per cent, was declared for the year prise that promised profitable results. Man¬ nffi&TiNeiBL'NN!''- a high class performance to a crowdeii I!M»2. ager Heck stands high In the business cir¬ house. This company certainly pleased all. cles of Cincinnati, where he has been en¬ and the audience was very appr(K‘Iatlve. gaged In the theatrical business for the past SPEED RING NOTES. Miss Eva Tnnquav. In her song. “My Sam¬ fifteen years, and. therefore, found no dlfil- bo.” responded to eight encores. Miss cufty In Interesting wealthy and Intluentlal A race meet Is scheduled for Henderson, Friganza capltvated the audience with her friends In the proposed enterprise. In less Ky.. to be held June 30 July 4, 1903. song. “Chaperons.’’ Dec. 9, “Hunting for than two weeks after bis return, he had A race meet will be held In conjunction Hawkins.’’ to slim house. D(*c. 19. "The succeeded in promoting the organization of with the fair to be held at New Harmony, Red Cape.’’ to the lightest bouse this sea¬ a company with a capital stock of $HH).(HK*. Ind.. Aug. 18-22. 1903. The races will son. Sliow splendid. De*. 11. "Reubln 'n The name of the new company Is The Gen¬ consist of trotting, running and pacing. New York.” musical comedy: pleasing eral Amusement (’ompany. Its Initial ad¬ Largest purse. $1,900. show: fair house. D*c. 1(5. Morrison’s vertisement occuplec. .... „ ^ - Riid. K. Hvnicka: General Manager. Will S. sociation announce that a race meet will 12: "Down Mobile." Dec. I"!; "Breezy iiiT .'•'‘"f’' County Agricultural Society Heck. These names are among the most be held In connection with their 1903 fair Time." Drc. 1.5; Chas. B. Hanford. I’tec. lit; III hold their next fair at New Harmony, prominent In the ('Inclnnatl directory, and at Fnlrflcld. la.. Sept. S-11. I.4irgeat purse "For Her Sake." Dec. 2.5: "Hello Bill." "u . Aug. 18-22, 1903. There will be races, insure the success of the new undertaking, will be $2.50. Total amount of purses, Dec. 2(5: "The Power Behind the Throne,’’ reinlums and privileges. Officers follow: I President Heldelbach Is president, and one about $1,000. Dec. 30. L. W. Clart. 8 THE BILLBOARD

since Miss Maloney retired from the more Membership was granted on new appllca- Hammond, Hilly Drr, Jlinmle. the Billboard, active work of a stage career. iitins as foll*>wH'. W. W. Kiigg, Newark D.: Hort*>n, it. V. (FConnell, Thos E .■Alfred l.acy Webb, of Chicago, and Miss .0*H>. A'. Flnster, Weston, W. Va. ; tTtter- Hllllar, The ilrent. (Istmnu, T. J. PakUtlM^ Werily at Cora Adah Sayre, of Omaha, Neb., were hack Advertising Service. Fulton. Ky. ; lit- Hiillowny. E*1. Farlette. (.'has. 434 Elm Street, Cincinnati, 0.,lJ. S. A. wedded at the home of the bride, L>ec. 'J. terback .Advertising Service, Hopkinsville. Ha*tley. I'rank E. I’tiwiey, Wm. •Mr. Welth Is on the managerial staff of the Ky. : Chas. E. Ferry. .Marion. D. ; Burt M. Harman, Otni. Froner. T. L. Lon^ Distance Telephone, Main‘jn7U ! Itingllng Brothers' Shows, and was former¬ Mi-Cartney. Mclinnald. I'a. ; Wiley A Kirhv HiilTiiinn, .1. h, Ferry, Raniiall. Address all commanication* for the editorial or ly a resident of Omaha. Boone. la. ; Theo. F. Oabler, Kockville, lnn, J*>lin FIiIIIIim, r. a. hnslness depa tments to Bert Contay, stage manager of the A. K. Waterman, Mexlci>, Mo. : A’an Wert Ihuitiler, A. H. I’Ickett. Sam. Bill I’osting Co., Van Wert. O. ; Steel A THE BILLBOARD PUBLISHING CO “Cattle King,’'’ and l.aura Wataon. a bur¬ Houston, Will. Fntlrlck. Fits lesque actress, were married recently in Dennison. .Aljiena. Mich.; Holllbaugh & I>e’i IlHrrls A Hines. Frlce. Ben. Itochnster, New York. The ceremony was nison. .Annamilis, Md. ; M. E. Roberts m. Hall*lay. «ie*>. A’. Fingsiun. ^'ibscription, $1.01 i Tear;Bnii>8. $3.'0;3 nibs. Jack. performed oil tile stage after the matinee. CheroktH*. la; Fr*Mi .\1. Cunningham. I'eeks Heidler. H. Fliiksiuii. F. C $1.00 in' a. E. I'eters, Santa ADVEHl’SING HATKS. Hollister. Al. T. 1‘urcell. Frank 8. ried last wiH'k in New York City. Ana. Cal.: C. W. Rogers, Wamego. Kan.: Hill. H. J. UolH>rts, Clyde Ten cents per 1 ne, ajtat • nieM«iirenn‘nt. Whole Oreeu’s Diiera H*Mise C*>.. Ci*lar Rapids, Hull. .Mr. Robs*>n, Kretter known Swisher. .Morgantown, W. A'a. ; Hen*lerson RI*:hardson. Oeo Hutliens, Frof. A. B. Roach. Frank as I'auline l.ee, the famous circus rider, Blllp*>sting Co., Earlingtnn. Ky. : Henderson The Billboard la for sale on all trains and near. Hasacn, M. B. . .. R^’mond. John Stands throughout the United States and Canada dleil Sept. 10, at the I’rotestaiit Hospital BlII|ioMtIng Co., .Morgantield. Ky. ; Hender whlct are supplied by the American News Co and in CulunihiiK, o. The decease*! was the son Bllliioating 4’o.. I'ninntown Ky.; Hen Hater, J. K. V/tT'"' Honey, Dr. J. E. Kohlnson. W. A. .its branches. When not on sale please notify this wife of Will. E. Oorman. well known in derson Billposting Co.. MadisonTlIle, Kv. Hnuiewo<>d. H. Reinington. Wm. kriBoe. the circus business. Her father and mother The appll*'ati*>n *>f the Ben B. Hampton Hill, I.eo, Jr. KIckel Henry. The Billboard Is sold In London at Low's Ex¬ were iMitli performers Is'fore her, and the Coiniiany. of New A’ork City, for ofliclai change, 17 Charing Cross, and at tmenoan Ad> solicitor In the .Assn was accepte*!. Hunillton, ("Jeo. C. Ndgar. rertlslrg Newspaper Agency, Ti ifalgar BnUd- generations on iMitli shies as far liack as the lineage can l*e tracetl were jierformers. Memliershlp was granted to the Kentucky Hnramet, J. H. * BIchards. Inga, Northumberland Are,, W. C. In Paris at Huddiesou, Mr. *T' Brentano's, 87 Are. de P Opera. The trade sup¬ When Mis. Co'nnan was Isirn forty-five Blllposting and .Ativertlslng <'*>mnany. of plied by the American News Co. and its branches. I.ouisville an*l Owensboro for the following Herbst, Milton. U® *?"*• ‘• ''"nk K. years ago, her father. Clias. Henry Lee, Harris. Hirnard. Reldy. I). H. Remittance should be made by post office or ex- towns : .Adairsville, .Auburn .Belton. Central was touring California with his circus. Hess. Chaa. Beynolda. John W. tress money order, or registered letter addressed In the West he was familiarly known as City. Elkton. (iiitlirle. I.a>wlsburg. Fern Sr made payable to the Billboard Pub. Handley. W. W. Bonrke. John. n plillanthroplst. Her mother was on the br*)ke. R*M-kiK)rt. Trenton. Allensvirie. Bea The editor can not undertake to return nnsolle- ver I>am. A’evler. Dawson .Springs. Frank¬ Irving. Will J. ill-fated steamer. Brother .Icuathan. which ited manuscript; eorrespondents should keep copy. lin. Horse Cave, Olmstead, Ruasellvllle. Irwin, Wm. • L*!!* ?• Ed^rard. went down, carrying gold hullion from When it Is necessary to wire os the Instructions S*mth I'nion. J*‘nnir.gs A Benfren. *<^hllchter A Cat*>. and copy for adTertlsements, great earing in the San Franclsc-o to I'ortland. Ore. Mrs. Oor¬ I'resldent Bryan was authorized to ap¬ Jeffryt. D ck S)'"'- J-jnies. matter of telegraph tolls may be bad by recourse man c*intinuen, Walter. BIchar*! .lohn F. Bohinson. in ISS'J she married gamating them with the Ass(K'Iattlt.n was carrira of the A8s*>*'lated Billp*>st- lohnson, Al. p ^®***'’ In a recent Sunday edition the St. Louis have betn i>ermanently identified since. ers and Distributors give exclusive prefer- Johnson Jamea K. sent^r AA' T. Mrs. Oorman having spent the greater part en**e to the members of the Canadian Bill- Olobe-Dcmocrat printed a somewhat leng¬ of seventeen years as circus rider with Tim' Skip posters' Association, and that the Ser, Boscoe. 1i and overseer of the circus performers’ the advertising of the various ready-to- the Canadian AaH*H'iation from the sec¬ Kilpatrick.HIpatrIck. E. J. wardrobe. In her profession she was high¬ Koester, Wm. eat breakfast foods now on the market, retary of that association, to be supplied ly esteemed as a lady of the finest quali¬ Ka*lel. Al. sCtfnl’k taking a very broad stand for a paper to the solicitors and members of the Asso- ties and as a performer. She was a de¬ ciatlstribut*>r8. Kane, Chas. F. J' V, “ vout Catliollc. The circus people when iiaually marked for Its conservatism. A After an explanation of the existing con- Kelfon. Eddie. u n- in trouble or pain knew her as “Miss few years ago, as the Olobe-Dcmocrat diti*ins at Texarkana. Tex., where two mem¬ Kohl A Castle JT' I’olly in her they always found a friend. Co The Smilette Bros.. The. bers are claiming the same territory. In- points out, oat meal was used only when The closing deenard. T. A. b. prescribed by doctors. Extenslfe advertis¬ Association, outlining their duty in bring over the grave of her father, stepmother I.lnslev. AA’alter « „'®' H’..'*' , ing by the American Cereal Company soon Ing about an adjustment of the dlfferentms. and brothers. ■ .eonahl. J. B AA m. A. The Harrisburg Advertising Co., of Har¬ placed Quaker Oats on the tables through¬ Luigi Oermanl. one of the best known lx* Clair. C. D. risburg. Fa., was ordered to pay bills held out the land. This was only the begin¬ men In the Italian circles of Philadelphia, I.nno. D. H. 2!®!’'!",!®' by members against them f*)r posting of and. who a decade ago. was considered one l.«-Hlle Mldw.-iy Co. Ntrlckllii. Sam. ning; the consequences are well known. of the foremost bareback riders and Jug¬ "Oreat Marvel Fire KIndler." I.eavltt. H. le 'ul'""""; The world Is getting more and more utili¬ glers in the world, died at his home in the C. E. Runey was directed to pay the ac- Lear. Jack tarian. No plant ignores the value of its Quaker City, recently. Advanced age was I.eavltt & Potter •^ani. the cause of Oermanl's death. He was S.'t {('ovtinnrd OH Pagr 15 ) Ijiwrenee. Mr. Clinton bl-products. Nothing goes to waste in this years old. During his long pnifesslonal I.iinett, Shaw. oi'**’ modem era. The opportunities for adver¬ i’areer he appeared before most of the I.ewl8, Geo. H. 'IT’: tising are in the same column. Men uae •rowned heads of Europe, and on this side tgiwrence. Kd. ^ JiV * was connected with Welsh’s and Klee's all methods of publicity in this day of Lister. Clay. "’ n shows. He amassed a considerable fortune. Luckle. Ijiwrence. 2 active competition. Each kind has its Oermanl was born In Milan. In IS’JO. At lA‘o. Harry C. an early age he became an adept at his merits and none should be set against by I itiel Oen Nrouse. AA Siren. later-day profession, and when a lad of 8 Letter Box Speller. Van Andeo. the other. They go hand In hand, one re¬ years was persuaded by a manager to leave I'jmilM-rKer T S'sitt, Walter. "his home. His advance was rapid, and at inforcing the other, all striving for a com¬ MU Ki ssfln.'john Tav’?'*' S'* the age of sixteen he was a prominent at¬ mon goal. McKewnin. Wm, Tr.ri.V traction of the Koyal Italian Circus. He Morgan. Fred A. was now a daring and accomplished eques .lulllgans Mas.iuerade;};^^/^^j^ i>r j\-, O. S. CIIE.SSMAN. trlan and w.is the premier at juggling on OriisiLKMlCN’S LIST. the back of a swiftly running steed. Eng Terry. Bobt. The numerous expositions that have been .Arnold, AA'. H. Chatter, Jams* P. Manley Jack and was the first foreign country visited Ikiirrenl, W. C. Thome. M. 8. held since the World's Fair at Chicago Amiek, B. F. McCoy. Fr*“d E. ly him. and there the Queen's attention Alien. J. H., secy. Inskrlll, Frof. R. H. Tn-nely, Will, have developed a large number of conces Alaxwell. N. J. _ vas drawn to him. and Qtieen Victoria her- Iinn*'aii. Joe Trone Rroa. sionalres in widely varying lines in both .Al*-xiin*ler. B. L. Martin, Oeo. AA’. e.i decorated him at the concliislnn of the Adkins. C. D. Davis. AV. H. Vlne*-nt. F. B. the amusement and sales concessions. In Moore, J. H terformancp. Ills first .American appear¬ Aug. Ja*tob. Drisc*il. Harry A'*intelia A Nina the sales lines in the earlier expositions, the Mi-Conib, Kid ance was with the Welsh Shows at I’hlla- Ahr.-ims, I. i*ale. I>an. Wooja, Mr., (Liv¬ concessions were taken by innumeral)l!t> Alorgati. J. H. delphia. and later with Dan liice’s organ¬ .Adkins. Jack Dunn. Harry L. ery Stalilel. small concessionaires, but in the later ones Major, H. E. isation he visited all parts of the country. Andrews Carnival Co. Din while, AV. H AA’lls*>n Bn>s. the tendency has been, as in all general David H. Harkins, a member of "The .Martin. Harry M. E. Ih'iiiiing, J. AA'li*>*d*‘r. A Ison. lines of the present day towards consolida¬ I..ast .Appeal" Company and who had n M*'K*sin. Tims. .Vllott. H. E. I lent, <7eo. C. AAintcott A McMorria. tion. The most prominent figure in oper¬ the oast been conne<‘ted with the support Miirrls, N’«m1. .Arnel*lo. Senior Iloyle A Fairnian. AVelsIierg. Harry ating and consolidating a large number of if Mansfield and Ha<-kett. died Itec. 7 at M*-Ciirty, Chas. _ lleuiUeltl. K. C. Deiilty. AA'alter O. AA'eaver, E. AA'. sales concessions is Mr. O. S. Chessman, the home of his father in San Franciscit. Mulk*-.v. Caleli. (Box 'JXtI. AA’elwter, D. O. Cal. The incidents conneete*! with Mr. D*>lgariaii A Rogers. '•artzell. Howanl. of nttshurg, I’a.. whose portrait we pre¬ Brown. AVill AVyckoff, Fred Harkins' decease were pathetic in the ex Dale, Harry P. Monroe, Henry. sent on the front page of this issue. Mr. Bost*>ck, Frank C. AA icksinmi. Kd. treme. his mind breaking down during a Egan, Janies 'T. Mi’.NiCkols, JotlD. Chessman takes in about every line of arti¬ AA’alsh, John, Jr. •erfermance of tlie comt>any at Wallack’s Iturlia. J. C. Eiiilins. Harry .M, Miller. Fniil E. cles handled in an exposition, from the Carnival Co. Theater, in New A'nrk. last .April. He was itort.in. Marry B. Evert on Dr. .M. I. Moran. Frank. wares of the Orl^^nt to the catchy novel¬ AA'allc. Fn'd. B. ater taken to San Francls-m, where he Berry, Miles Elder, AA'm. C. Mii'hr. Mike. ties of our own product, and is no doubt l.ost*M k kerarl Carnl Kniiieiis. AVl.l AA’cstcod. M. B. the largest sales concessionaire in the led. M.’irshall. John. Mrs. ,A. Koerlierg. mother of Marie vnl Co. Eminerlcli. AA’m. AA'Illlaiiis and Cisik. world to day. A special train of over two Mohara. Fmnk • Itressler. died siuldenly of heart disease Bunker, Sam’l. FlKTlein, Earnest. himdred employes was taken from the Buf¬ Miller, Harry (MHIar at her home in Bayslde. I,. I.. Dec. H. Her Barnes J H Eiiiiiierson, Harry I,. falo Exposition to the Charleston exposi¬ Family) „esr.M'esf. J, .Alm death is attribiitetl to anxiety over tlie Bruytim. C. 8. " urks. tion last fall, at which expositions he had Mo* ney. Johnnie AVarren Bert protracted illness of her da”ghter, who Is Itarn.tt. Mr. , AA’arren. Bert the exclusive rights in many lines; in McElwaln. Guy AV. Watu";.AVatHns. Claud yet tiH> weak to Ite apprise*! of lier moth¬ Barnes. Will H. Ferari Sh.iw. Joa. t.'harleston he magnificently furnished a Brldgi'vvnler. i'restoii. •’fHers. a A|os*-s. l.ee. AA’olff, Alorltz large house as a club for his employes to er’s *l<‘ath. Marie is at her apartment in Maiiagt-r. ChhiiiHn. AVlIcox. Jim the L*>nella. New y*>rk Citv. Bnintlev. M. D. spend their evenings, and all matters he FIrk. E. AV. McEvoy A Sfshlev A( Richard M. The ileath *>f .lames .1. Hi*-ks. father of Bush. H. l.<. takes in hand are done on an eIal>orate Foster, Jolin M. Manager AA’atkln«vllh AA’elle, A’lctor Vlrgmln Hanietl. lias be*n reporte*!. He Itusev. Co'-- F "• (On.) Op*-ra Hciise. A oiiiig. AA'. II. scale, lie also has had the exclusive sales Brow^i. Hilliard i-'tiwler, Al. \A’. was seventy-three yiars *>f age. and die*l Miner. (L. Mar. Vorlv. Mike A. privileges at the Pittsburg Exposition for Barton. John Flint. Roger. at tlte liome of a frl*md near Elliott City, Morlartr. Dnyid. Yi-agcr. Hiirrv. the past fourteen years, and we have no Burk. A. Kltcher, Hunter H. Md, Heart failure was tlie *'ause of his Nell. Carl. Yakl. IhHine.' doubt the coming World's Fair at St. Louis Bravld. Fowler. Jolin C. Ilranson. .May. .Alarsh, Mallei. MARRIAGES. )F THE BDAItD OF DIRECTORS’ MEET Barry. Butch. Fits, Otsi. Rond, Dollle. Nason. May. Itellingi'r, Aerna. Fiirk**r. Daisy. tleorge Pomeroy Goodale. a well-known INC HELD AT THE VICTORIA l'.I<-kror*1. Warren C. Fiirg*n«on, Oeo., Burke, Margaret. Fiitninn. Hattie. dramatic critic, and Miss Katherine Brig Cole. King (14 Rones). HOTEL. NEAV YORK CITA', Ilniiks, Augusta. Filipps, Alla. ham Maloney, well known in dramati* Clinrlle. Coliin*-an. Jnsle. Rogem, Edith. liad made It Imperative for Mr. tioodale -All the illrei'tors were iiresent except M Coyle's Museum. Jen'JlIiiiore, Burt Chase. T' B. OlllsTlson H De A'enc. Marion. Siaiil«-v. Aim. 0«*orge. to seek a change of climate. The wcdd.n.f ’tri^slaiier. J. tJarlh-k and E. A. Stahlhroiit Cl'x-lnnatl Carnival (!i-nnt. Rolnml Dexter, M. Sterling. TL Itad originally been plannetl for next I’reshh-nt Bryan reported verv Mallsfa’- Church, M. K. Oroh. Janies In-ane. Myra, Sturgis Airs C. J. s|iring. blit it having lieen thought advis ory pr<>gr<»s« iieiiig made In the luspei- Carpenter. C. A. Oiirdm-r (J***>rg*‘ A. Flynn, '/-nielia. St Clair, Stella able that Mr. Goodale should go to Colo ion of the plants in the State of Ohio. Curtis, W. H. Ooyl. E. I'acst, I'alsy Slgfrlcd. Mrs. <’lara rado Springs for the winter, a rearrange .A charter was grant*‘f1 to the Twin CiMik. DllII ) . Orlm*-H, J*>e. Faust. A’vra S. hlllii. Mrs T. ment of the plans was made. Mr. and Mrs Territories Assis-Iallon. embracing Oklaho- 1 1 CaiiiplHdI. J. AA'. Oiini|i. I.oii. I'lnney. Mrs. C, AA'. Shlckle, Isliella. (roodale were accompanied rn the trip tij na and Indian Territory. Change In firm name was authorize I for Corrir change in firm name at New Caniwell, H. Harris. Cal • ones. Dslsv. Trieae. Faonle. company, and in Frohman iiroductions - lort. Ky.. was granted, the name being Cake. K. M. HiifTman. 8. C. .Tesaop, Ruth. Wllkerson. Bell Adaptations, translations and dramatic ■hanged to the John F. Ottlng Bill Posting Chelew. Alfred. Hayden, Jot>. A. J*ines. Mra. H. E. AVhlpple, Georgia. writings have taken up much of her time Co. Curry, H. B. Howell, AVill J. McPbilllpa, Beaaie. n THE BILLBOARD ♦

CHICAGO. j rol; Crawford and 8taley; Mr. and Mrs. of bill twice a week. Grand opera la draw¬ CORRESPONDENCE. ■ Harry Thorne; Les Frasettls; Bellman ing big houses at the Academy of Music. ana Moore; Macart's aD<) Munkeyti; THE WAY OF THE WORLD' A'l .\ big vaudeville entertainment will be giv¬ r ranrelll and IjpwIs ; 4irnet and (»ruet. en at that house on Christmas afternoon yoTICK.—Ths JhlUxiard dttires a rorr«- THE ILLINOIS - CASTLE SgUARE Ola Hayden; The .Mathieiis ; Ethel Gllkey ; by the Frrniiu/ Tflojrofth for the Itenellt tiHindtnt in every eity and toum .tMj and $;i.0«) each. ,,ii the aaroe nijcht the original play in Oer and last week of “If 1 Were King” Mon¬ in the Trocadero this wc»*k. Nat and S'1 Saturday evening will witness the final man will be revived at the Irving Place day evening, and crowded the house. The Fields are the leading funmakers. Guy |>erfurmauce of ••When Johnny Cumc-s play Is worthy of doing so for some time rimater. ^ . Rawaon, Billy Sheridan and Frank Damsel Marching Home,” at the Boston Theater. to come and would do so were It not for It happen* that phaaea of religion are have prominent roles. One of the best On .Muntlay, "Sally In Our Alley” will be that other engagements of the house pre¬ xhown aertoualy and on the whole Impres- Jewish comedians, Alex Carr, Is still with seen for the first time here. Dan McAvoy vent Its continuing beyond this week. Hlrely In an iinconinion number of playa this company. May Howard and May Bell and Jennie Yeamans, together with other .Next. Virginia llarned In “Iris.” as usual lead the feminine contingent. now catering to Sew York audlencea. “The favorites, will be in the cast. Grand. In "Mr. Pickwick,” De Wolf Business is very good at this house. Last Eternal City.” with an enthronee given at .Music Hall, under Union. Tammany Hall, and other well- Great Northern by a company capable of amusement in watching the crowds that siwtalnlng its Interest Alma Kruger has the direction and fur the benefit of tne known New York localltlea. The cast sup- throng those places. However, this pre- the part of the heroine and demonstrates B. I... Benevolent As.sociation. |M>rtlng Mr. Welch Includes Itecton Bad- holiday dullness is not as noticeable this that she U possessed of very considerable The second violin recital in this city year as in former times. At the Garrick ford. Dave Posner. Ed. Lawrence. John emotional power. The staging of the olay by Itezso Nemes, at Stelnert Hall next Pierson. Herbert K. Betts. William O’ltay, Is adequate and complete. Next. Williams a very unsatisfactory engagement Is about Monday afternoon* will afford a most fa¬ James Livingston. Henry T. Bangs. Fanny and Walker. to end. While it has been highly artistic, vorable hearing of this Hungarian violin¬ McIntyre. Dllve Madln«>n. Nina Harrington Studeliaker. “Tosca” Is being given this the financial result has been something aw¬ ist. -V very interesting program Is an¬ and Babhy Abitey. week in the Studebaker by the Castle ful. Duse is the star who has been play¬ nounced. and .Mme. Nemes. pianist, will Mias Blanche Ring's phenomenal suc¬ Square Company. Puccini's orchestration ing to empty beaches. The downstairs por¬ again give her assistance in Its perform¬ cess at Mrs. Osborn's playhouse continues la amaxing In ingenultv and power and tion of the house has never been half filled ance. to strike out a* prominently as the light¬ the opera's best effect demands larger or¬ at any of her performances, and at times Martin Harvey, in “The Only Way,” will house at Sandy Hook, and the would-be chestral body, and more portentious shad¬ there were as few as 100 people in that come to the Colonial on Dec. 2'2. (troducers of dramas and comedies at pres ing than .Mr. Savage's orchestra furnishes. portion of the house. People are trying to .Amelia Bingham is booked at the Muse¬ ent In an embrvonic state, are to be seen re- The little the chorus has to do—and that figure out what caused this awful slump in um, Dec. 1“_’, In "A Modern Magdalen.” coonolterlng Uie bandbox theater laying It Is but little Is one of the worst points business, but no one has as yet. High prices which play will then be seen fur the first their plana, and figuring how they might In the work for Castle Square uses—was had a great deal to do with it. On the 15tb, time in this city. kidnap the versatile Blanche and hereaf¬ well and brilliantly done, the cantata .Mrs. Patrick Campbell will appear at this “Not Guilty” ^Is the characteristic title ter make use of her abilities. Mr*, ttsborn behind the st-enes In the second specialty. house for a two weeks' engagement The of the melodrama to be witnessed next is gradiuilly winning a high-class clientele Columbus. -The stock company In the first week she will present "The Joy of week at the Grand Upera House. for the house, and fully deserves the grow¬ Columbus surpassed all Its previous efforts Living.” The final performance of Hall Caine's ing patronage of the cosiest theater on with “Julius C»Kar,” presented Sunday. At the Chestnut Street 0|>era House "The "The Christian,” by the Castle Square The¬ Richard Buhler received two curtain calls earth. Sleeping Beauty and the Beast” still draws ater Stuck Company are to be given this fur his masterly interpretation of Marcus Mabelle (lilman's Initial starring ven big crowds, and will be continued indefi¬ week, and immense audiences will attend Antonlus. Frederick Julian did the beat nitely. each presentation. Next Monday, a re¬ tore In “The Mocking Bird.” at the Bljoti. work of Ills career In the Colnmbns as vival of J. K. Tillotsun’s “A Young Wife” has been so successful that the play is Cassius. Portia was pleasingly portrayed .^t the Walnut. “San Toy” la just con¬ will be made. likely to run till well Into Feltruary. making bv Clara Knott. The audience was no¬ cluding a successful engagement, and will Clarence E. Billings, the clever mono¬ more than three months In all. ticeably attentive and appreciative. be succeeded on the loth by Dan Daly, In Viola Allen has found In "The Eternal New American. The New American “The New Clown.” logue and singing comedian. Is getting City” a play of much merit, and has made Stock Company Is presenting this week a “A Chinese Honeymoon" will move on the "the glad hand” at Keith's this week, for a personal hit with the part of "Roma,” romantic French drama entitled “A Sol¬ Llth from the Broad Street Theater to the at almost every performance large numbers that It seems probable she will make this a dier of the Empire.” Special attention Chestnut Street Theater, and at the former of his club friends are on hand. It is only record-breaking season. has been paid to the proper costuming of house, on the same date, William Gillette fair to the comedian to state that be Is There are two more weeks of "The Crisis” the play. Some very pretty effects are will open for a week In “Sherlock Holmes.” making good on bis merits. The Salambos at Wallack's, and Mr. Ilackett has ample shown In this line. Lawrence Grattan At the Park Theater, “.Ariiona,” which will show a wonderful electrical act at reason for regret that the engagement can as Gilbert l>e Montvllle and Laura Al¬ has done a big week's business, will start Keith's next week. not tie extended, ap great has been the berta as Louise De Vere are well adapted Its second week on the ISth with a good Katherine Hutchinson Is making a great business. to the parts sale a.aaured for the week. hit in the title role of “The Show Girl” Criterion. ”A Ruined Life” moved to at the Columbia. The merry piece Is mov¬ The highest mark of artistic achieve¬ At the Auditorium. “A Runaway Girl” this cosy Northslde bouse, and Is repeating ing along at a most profitable pace. ment has been reached by Mr. Belasco In did not please the public, and business was the success It enjoyed on the south and "The Sleeping City," which la the cur¬ "The Itariing of the Gods” at the Belasco poor. For the 15th, Edgar Selden's new west sides. The scenery, proprtlea igtd rent attraction at the Bowdoln Square The¬ Theater. farce, "Peck and Ills Mother-ln law” will effects used by this company are new and ater, will be followed next week by an elab¬ Mr. Mansfield has decided that he will be the attraction. novel. orate production of "Coon Hollow.” not play "Julius Caesar" again In New "The Little Mother” will be the attrac¬ Academy. “Just Struck Town” opened “Bolivar's Busy Day,” with Billy Van York, and will switch the noblest Roman of tion at the National week of 15th. to two packed bouses In the Academy Sun¬ In the principal role. Is meeting popular de¬ them all within a week or two for some day. The finish of the second act la one “For Her Children's Sake” is announced mands at Music Hall. Gus Hill's “Spot¬ other of his attractions. of the best bits of stage craft ever at¬ for the People's, and as It made a hit here less Town” will follow. Few organisations now In New York tempted. It shows the falling to pieces a few weeks ago, business should be gd. "The Toreador,” at the Colonial, la do¬ present a more notable array of names of an old stone Hour mill, causetl by the “The Thoroughbred Tramp” is billed for ing a fair business. Joseph Coyne la the than those of the company supporting Julia breaking of a dam; the water Is shown the 15th at Ilart's Kensington Theater. hit of the production. If Francis Wilson Marlowe, In "The Cavalier.” rushing In. and through the lightning the At Keith's Chestnut Street Theater, a big would take a few lessons on tone produc¬ The melodrama, "Hoodman Blind,” will hero and heroine are seen battling In the vaudeville bill will be put on, and no doubt tion. he might overcome that terrible he revived by Mr. Proctor's stock company water. The child actresa. Baby Mildred, many Christmas shoppers will be glad to throaty delivery, which, it seems, must at the Fifth Avenue Theater, with Min¬ is the best seen In this city In many rest a few moments In this palatial house prostrate him after two hours of indefati¬ nie 8ellgman and William Bramwell In lead rears, her specialty being one of the beat and enjoy a good show. hits of the (lerformance. gable work. Ing roles. The stock houses are trimming their sails Bijou. “An American Gentleman” Charlie McGeachy Is in town hustling “Fallen Among Thieves,” with elabor¬ for the dullness always prevalent at this opened Sunday In the Bijou with the usual for Frohman. Fkank H. Robie. ate scenic mountings, will be the offering season of the year. big audiences found at this bouse being For the 15th, Forepaughs announce a pro¬ at Proctor's Fifty-eighth Street Theater. present. “An American Gentleman” la of duction of “Ten Nights in a Bar Room.” "All the Comforts of Home” will be re¬ the sensational romantic order And serves CINCINNATI. vived at Proctor's One Hundred and Twen¬ to keep the auditors In a fever of excite The Girard .kvenue will put on "A Wife's ty fifth Street Theater, with Adelaide Kelm Peril.” ment. DE WOLF HOPPER AT THE GRAND.— In the leading role. There will be vaude Bush Temple. The stock company at Keith's Eighth Street Theater, “The I^ist vllle between acts at all IToctor's theaters. the Bush Temple having prosperoualy Paradise;” the Grand Opera House, “North¬ ZAZA AT THE WALNUT. ern Lights,” and the Standard, “The City "The Two Schools." which had three opened Its season with a melodrama, De Wolf Hopper, accompanied by DIgby of New York.” Dumont's Minstrels at the months at the Madison Square Theater, cnanged this week to Augustin Daly's Bell, Henry Norman, and the other ex¬ Eleventh Street Opera House, are doing will be prenented at the Harlem Opera charming comedy "The Lottery of I.A)Te.” cellent members of his company, present¬ with a specially selected casL led by Em¬ a wonderful business, and will not change House for one week. Jameson I/ee Finney, ed “Mr. Pickwick” Monday night to very mett Corigan and Jane Kennart. their program until the 2'.’d, when they will leaves Manikins; Lew Wells; refinement and culture In the place. It for the Christmas holidays, both on the vau¬ Wild Rose;” Murray Hill, ’The Streets of .Martin RIdgway; Jessie Barnes; Andy teaches a lesson. It does not In any sense deville stage and In the curio halls. The New York;” Third Avenue. “A Remarkable and Jennie Adams. advocate licentiousness. On the contrary. German Theater Is doing well with a change ' aae." Ralph Knuio. Haymarket, Vaudeville. Fllaon and Br- It shows that the happiness of unholy love 10 THC BILLBOAKD

ony Society. His audience was one that known great « ast; McKee Rankin, L K completely packed his theater, and was a Stockwen. E. J Ratcllffe, Miss Rlcca Al pronounced success In every way. Mr. len and Grand Stuck Company, in “Mag .\lfred Ernst, the director, handled his da" “ chorus of -iiK) voices as well as the Im¬ Central “Hazel KIrke” ran well through mense orchestra In a masterly manner, the w«s-k This week, the lightweight and seldom has an entertainment been so champion pugilist, Jimmy Britt, In “'The pleasing to an audience as that of last Bowery After Dark," Britt appearing as a night. His last chorus, a Reglnla Cwll. Bowery la>y In boxing contest. by Mascagni, was most Impressive; orches Drpheiim This week this popular van tra. organ aud chorus rang out with all devllle house have a bran new bill, incliid spenerv Is simply superb, and the companj the massiveness aud the sweetness of the Ing Lieut. .Noltel, ventriloquist; I.** in support is entirely satisfactory. Bust choirs of heaven. Truly great was the ness is Kd. Anna Held—next. success of Mr. Ernst and his Choral- lie s dogs, the Brittons, Burrows Lancaster .\lice Fisher, in -.Mrs. Jack.” opened to Symphony, Co., Thorne A Carleton ; Harrigan, juggler- Hewas, the acrobats: Helene Mora, bari¬ a full house at the Century Theater Sun WRONG FONTS. day niKht. and those who braved the dis tone, and the Idograph. agreeaole weather were well paid for their Mine. Schumann Ilelnk will l>e heard in Columbia. "The Bostonians” only gave attendance, for it proved to be one of the a concert. In the Oileou, on February -. ''«'*'ks this year, though we all most iileaslnt; comedies of the st'ason. Miss for the benefit of the St. lamia Protestant wlsluHl for a couple of we<>ks' longer sia> Orphans' .Asylum. '1 he committee In Fisher Is a <'omedlenne of more than ordi •Jtld Barnaby” Is as jolly as ever, and I'te charge are making extensive arrangements nary ability, and her tlrst apnearance here Koveii and Kniilh's opera, ".Maid Marian " for one of the best concerts of the season. as a star made a de<'idi‘d impression on ,?, «-ould be desired. This week her audience, and of the most favorable Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pemberton, the latter better known as Louise Dunbar, Elizals-ili Kennedy and Theo. Babcock iii sort. The -iece Is that of a western ( aptnlti Jinks of the Horse .Marines' widow, w t- aud a correspond stopped over for a few hours In St. Imuls. .Alcazar. The two weeks' run of 'Brown s luK (|uautltv of nerve. Is beset liy her late last Friday. They were on their wav to liusband s Sew York relatives, who desire Fort Worth. Tex., where they are going In I own closed Sunday night, l>ec. 7, aud to separate her from the money. The ’day to take the leading parts in the "For Her with the return of the popular actor, Kani abounds in hrljtht lines aud situations, and .Sake" Comany, They were engaged In •••^GugS' conies "in .Mlzzourl.” they came fast and furious, keening the New York by .Manager Carpenter, and the rivola. The comic opera, "Toy Maker," audience in a constant uproar. The play trip Is one of the largest of Its kind on uaii a Rplendid biiHinetifi durlnic the pant is well mounted, and -Miss Fisher Is sur record. Mr. Penil»erton will be the man week. We«-k of Itec. K, "The Serenade" rounded with a most excellent company. ager of Eclli>se Park here next summer Ihe house anncal organl- Tim .Murphy— next. Mtlon, gave an entertainment In Golden Eugenia Blair, in ■■Za:?a.” is at the Gate Hall, .Monday evening, I>ec. S, for Grand opera House this week. The nlay the benefit of Marla Kip Orphanage. Tom is put on with the same handsome stage LOUISVILLE, KY, D.ibson. Messrs. Gleansun, Burson, McMa- settings that Mrs. Leslie Carter used In ^>n and Estrada. Frank Eckenroth and her production. Miss Blair gives a fln_ The continuous rain fall during the week W. L. Smith, of the Tlrdl, and l.Andaber Ished performance in the title role, and did not have any effect In the attendance met with a most hearty approval of the ger, the flutist, were among those who as at the local houses—all playing to big slated. ,A pretty feature was the min¬ two Immense audiences Sunday. Miss business. Blair in the role of Zaza Is most beautiful iature "Floi-mlora Sextette.” given l>y Macauleys (Jno. I. McCauley, Mgr.). The twelve trained luveuibs. to look at; her gowns are gorgeous and first two nights of this week the bouse was The con<-ert that was to have br-en given she carries them charmingly. She acts dark. Wednesday the Dramatic Club pre¬ Monday evening, Dei". H, has lieen post the very trying role excellently, depicting sented “Arabian Nights” to a packed bouse. ismeil until Monday evi ning, Ih-c. 22 at the various phases of Its passion in a The elite being well represented. The latter clever manner—never falling to go far Native Ism's Hall. r, j.-. three nights Bertha Ualliand in “Notre enough and never going too far. She does Dame” scored a big hit; the piece being well no ranting and her elocution is always rendered by a most excellent company. perfect. The Interest of the piece Is Zaza Coming: Alice Fisher. BALTIMOBE, MD, Avenue (Chas. D. Shaw, Mgr.). Ward and Yokes are making them laugh at this The weather man was supreme this house. They are old favorites here, and are always greeted with 8. R. O. bouses. l»l<'nty of snow and rain to Commencing Dec. 14: “The Lilliputians.” Chill the ardor of theater goers, the audi Hopkins (Jno. D. Hopkins, Mgr.). Packed ences were somewhat snail. "Sky Farm " houses all week have caus^ the manage¬ and "Huckleberry Finn" are the leading ment to promise another big show next attractions this week. “The Ijidy of 1 v week. The current bill is one of exception¬ ons" at Chase'a. al merit, and deserves the patronage ac¬ Academy of Music (.Messrs. Nixon A Zlm corded. M/rra). “Huckleberry Finn.' Buckingham (Whallen Bros., Mgrs.). The Mark Iwans story, presenteil ns a spec *‘linp6rial8*' are doing a handsome buaineas tAoul&r lutisii'sl rt>ni6, “San Toy;” Dec. 22, De Wolfe Hop The prospects for a dime museum here are per. very small. Several people interested Chase'a Theater (.Mr. J. Albert Young, started the move, but gave it up. Mgr.). Classic drama Is again the enter- Col. Billy Robinson has about completed Ulnment this week. The Frank Gilmore his arrangements for next season, lie has presents "Ths Lady of Lyons” closed some very fine dates for his various with Miss Grace Kimball as “I*aullne,^' and comimni(>s. j. F. Shallcboss. Mr. Gilmore as “Claude.” The rest of the cast U well cared for. The policy of pre¬ senting classic plays has met with consid¬ SAN FKANCISCO. erable success. Many studenta In and ST. LOUIS, around Baltimore take advantage of these California. Haverly's Minstrels b^in a performances for the literary benefit de- week, Dec. 7, headed by George Wilson riv^ therefrom. Many studenu have at¬ "lUlS” AT OLYMPIA—“MRS. JACK” AT and fifty star performers. Kan Francisco tended in large bodies. CKNTFRY—“ZAZA” AT OLYMPIC loves a minstrel show as well as a country Auditorium Music Hall (Mr. James L. town, and we predict good business. Sun¬ Ketpan. Mgr.). Edward and LIbble Blan- ALL ATTRACTIONS TO GOOD day evening. Dec. 14, “The Emperors of lln.i * spectacular novelty anccess, BUSINESS. Germany,” Ma.son & Mason, in “Rudolph The Center of the Barth,” is the attrac- This week finds St. Louis provided with and Adolph.” tlon this week. It Is highly Interesting three new things dramatically, and as a Republic. The Harrington-Reynolds Co. and Immmsely pleasing. With plenty of result more of us have gone to see them. have been a grand success in the opening laugh-producing sltiiatluns and many fun- Mr. Short has two of the new ones In Miss week of the Republic, presenting “The provoking novelties, the audience Is kept In Alice Fisher. ln“Mrs. Jack,” at the Cen¬ Sporting Duchess.” .Monday evening, Dec. a constant uproar. A good company and tury, and Virginia Harned, In “Iris,” at S, the same company will appear in Pz^ty girls please the audience. the Olympic. The other, Mr. John Sheehy, “Moths." Holliday Street Theater (Meears. Ker- offers at the Grand Opera House, with .Mechanic's Pavilion. Ellery's band of in¬ * Houck, Mgrs ), "A Kentucky Eugenia Blair, In “Zaza.” The feature strumentalists have finished their first f eud Is presented for the first time In this is probably “Iris,” but “Mrs. Jack” is week of winter seastjn concerts, and the city. The story tells of the struggle be epular In this city. Uirela makes up Moonshine District," and Is replete with Miss Alice Fisher, In “Mrs. Jack ” to attractive programs, aiming to please all dramatic material or the romantic and sen* supply this want. Business has been uni¬ clasH<>a of music lovers. satlonal kind. A strong cast of talented formly good at all the theaters here, and Fischer's. “The Geezer" Is considered players have been selected for the com- next week offers more new things. by many by far the beet of Weber A panv. At the Olympic Theater this week we Fields' productions yet presented in this Monumental Theater (Mr. Jamea L. Ker- have “Iris” direct from Us long New York theater. Certainly the cast, scenery, cos¬ “The Brigadiers Burlesquers” run, and the character of “Iris Bellamy,” tumes and stage mountings are superb, and will bold the boards this week. The per played by 'Virginia Harned. The piece has Just the pro|>er caper for the holidays. formance Is very entertaining and amus caused a great difference of opinion among Grand. “Winchester" closed Sunday, Ing. The company contains some very the newspapers here, and though the piece Dec. 7. Monday evening. Miss Nance O’¬ g(H>d talent. The show opens with "An has been artwing well, the writer does Neil, supported by the following well- Extra Session” and closes with a lively THE BILLBOAKD II

dklt, “A Night In rarl*.” An olio of par The Avenue Theater (Harry Davis, rirallpnre la alao Introduced. Mgr.). About the liest things that the SYRACUSE, N, Y. ' KANSAS CITY, MO, odeon Theater (Mr. Jamee .Madlaon, vaudeville stage can give are being put on Mgr.). With several changes and several at the Avenue this week. First there Is Wletlng Opera House (J. L. Kerr, Mgr.). The Willis Wood (Walter Sanford, Mgr.). new additions, no stronger company has the usual half hour of “II Trovatore” or Grace George, In “Pretty Peggy,” matinee The Gordan-Shay Opera Co., which came rver been seen than that which occupies some other grand opera, and then twelve anmpany one of the best. Tuesday, Dw. 9, and "11 Trovatore” to fair-sized audiences, illiiary amount of entertaining ability, and Mgr.). Uptown theatergoers had one of .Mascagni and company scored a triumph. while that polished and thoroughly artistic hold front ranks as headliners. Charles the season's new productions in the shape Thursday, I)ec. 11. Charles Frohman's Em¬ comedian. Stuart Rot.son. delighted big Itarrett Is very successful. May Orletta of a melodrama called "The Counter¬ pire Theater Company, in "The Wilderness," houses. Dec. 11-13, with “The Comedy of and DMIa Dean, two beautiful sopranos, feiters.” A. L. SOilULIIOB. scored a most decided hit before a large Errors." Two attractions of unquestioned are Immensely pleasing. The new features audience. Bertha Galland. In •‘Notre merit divide the current week. Frank Dan¬ for this week are Meyer and Mason, Dutch Dame,'” commences Dec. 19-20, with mati¬ iels. in "Miss Simplicity,” 15 to 17, and ioml<|ues. and Kmma Cotrely, lady Juggler. WASHINGTON, D. C. nee. The Christmas attraction at this Gertrude Coghlan, in “Alice of Old Vin¬ house, matinee and evening will be Kath¬ Harry Montague will present a curtain- cennes," 18-20. erine Kidder, in her new play, “An Eye raiser entitled "A Trip to I'arls.” The Chase's. This week Amelia Summerville, The Grand (Hudson & Judah, Mgrs.). for an Eye.” performance concludes with a burlesque, Eugene D'itourke & Co., Geo. Dervalto, l>a- Week of 7, George Sidney, In “Busy Izzy,” Bastable Theater. The Fays played re- "A High Old Time.” The living pictures mar and Gabriel, (Jueen LH's Hawaiian a hodge-|>odge of vaudeville and farce, met t)im date week of Dec. 8 to large audience. have Iteconie a i>opuIar feature of the per¬ Troubadours, Nat I.ie Roy, Minnie Wood¬ g(«>d returns. “At the Old Cross Roads” Is House dark week of Dec. 15, owing to the formances. ford, the four Otts and moving pictures. announced for week of 14. cancellation of a repertoire company. Convention Hall (Mr. Fred. C. Shanber- The bill was very good, and the house Is The Auditorium (Woodward k Burgess. Ly<-eum Theater. The new ('umming's );er. Mgr.). Carl Hagenbeck's Animal playing to usual good business. .Mgrs.). Mark E. Swan’s “Whose Baby Are Stock Company presented a version of Du Show Columbia. This week Mrs. Patrick You':*” played to excellent business week of ccntlniies as one of the features of Barry, which they bill as "Jeanne Dj Campbell, Tuesday, Wednesday and Satur¬ 7th. The company was good, as was the the season, and large crowds throng the BarrI,” week of Dec. 8. Week of Dec. 15, play, which Is one of the most laughable building at every performance. Kerslakl's day. In "The Joy of I.ivingThursday, "The Little Minister” will be the bill. "Aunt Jennie:” Friday, "The Second Mrs. seen here this season. “McCarthy’s Mis¬ pig circus, and several other new features Grand Opera House. Dec. 8-10, "New haps.” with an all-star company. headeert. Is underlined for iH'-rease the interest already manifested man, In "For Her Children's Sake.” Dec. week of 14th. In this highly lieneflcial entertainment. tin Harvey. In “The Only Way.” 15-17, "The Silver Dagger.” New National. This week, Wm. Gillett. Gertrude Berkeley’s Playhouse (Arthur Mr. Scott Cooiier, of the “Sky Farm" The Johnstone-IIackett tragedy, recently Kane. Bus. Mgr.). Gertrude Berkeley's company, was for several seasons a mem- in ”Sherlo«-k Holmes.” Dec. 15 and week. enacted In Philadelphia, attracted consider¬ players played to crowded houses week of Iter of Alltaugh's Igrceum Stock Company. Chas. Frobman's Empire Theater Co., In able attention in this city from the fact 7th. This was the opening week of this or¬ The delegates to the convention of the eluding Chas. iliehman and Margaret -An that Barry Johnstone was bom here and National Council of Jewish Women, being glin, in “The Wilderness.” always clain)ed business. The show was .Monday, l)e<-. 8, and the funeral, which was Barrett. .Miss Kate Blancke, W. 8. St. fair. I)eheum (Martin I/ehman, Mgr.). the l.yceiiin. Is drawing geautiful scenic ef- Maria Davis, as "Mrs. I.,evl.” was good: of the best productions seen at this house Fmpire. Vaudeville the rule of this facts. It is not a inush-ah pera. but a musical Harry Rogers, as “Jacob Sampson,” and In some time was "The Penitent,” which house. Is run as follows here this week: farce, with a little run c.f light drama with Robert FIs»‘her, as the ward-heeler, are played to big business week of 7th. “.A The Flllnore Sisters, In a funny Irish act, catchy music. The prodiK’tion was staged good; Charley Chapelle. as the Ehigllsh Little Dutcast" comes 14th and week. are great: very funny, Klein, Ott Bros. by George W. Lederer. who has spared no servant, deserves mention for his work. ClIABLES 11. Bmai.i.. k Nickerson. In a musical sketch, are good; time or expense to make It a howling suc¬ MIks Lillian Burkhardt. In the “Salt Cel¬ The stage settings are good. Current at¬ cess. lar,” Is exceptionally fine, and Is assisted traction : “Florodora.” The new play, "I'p York State," by Dav¬ LOS A.NGKLES, CAL. “ Tabor Grand Theater (Peter McCourt. In a most able manner by Geo. Sydney and id Higgins and Georgia Waldron, Is a rus Los .Angeles Theater (11. C. AATyatt, l,ess)-e Mgr.). Bartley Campbell's successful com¬ I*. Spencer; Wormwood's dogs and mon¬ tic drama with much f< rce and power, told and Manager). James A. Herne's famous edy, “My I’artner,” Is holding the boards keys are entertaining; the Johnsons, Jug¬ In words and expressions of ordinary life. pla.v, "Shore Acres,” is more popular than at this playhouse. The piece Is given a glers, are likewise good, and winding up The language us«^ Is of the sort naturally ever this season. It comes to the Is>s An. good production. Miss Ruth Macaiily was with the vltascope. going through Rome, used with these rural i»eople. The simple geles Theater, Dec. 8, 9, and 10, On l»ec. gn^ in the role she had. she having am¬ the bill ia all rIghL story, that of a young man ttm modest to 12 and 13, with Saturday matinee, the bill ple opportunity to display her talent. Dan¬ Star. “The Merry Maidens” are at the speak his love, and a noble woman who will be popular musical comedy, "The Belle iel Gllfeather gave a good Interpretation star this week, with the nsoal two bur¬ Is misled to believe the n an of her choice of New York.” It will be presented by a of the role of Joe Saunders. The come¬ lesques, which are very tiresome, and the loves another, and her relenting self sac¬ capable company. dy honors were equally shared by James olio, consisting of Dan Hiatt and wife. In rifice to aid him in winning that other. Is Burbank Theater (Oliver Morosco, Lessee Winn. Constance Hamblin and Stanley a miMlcal act; Brasil and Brasil, acrobats: told with fine discriminaticn and gooil and Manager). "Finnegan's Ball,” la the Murphy, who succeded in delighting their the Tourist Trio, and Nellie Hanley, in Il¬ taste: even the villain Is lust as we see attraction at the Burbank this week. Gal- audience. Edward Nagle, as “Joslah lustrated. The show is a fair one. not up that sort of person whose silent sin is driv¬ laglier and Barrett. Irish comedians, head Scroggs.” acquitted himself satisfactorily; the show and made good opening night. to the average, still the house dnws Its ing hard bargains to gain his hand. The New sonn and specialties have been addeouter, but Is Cleveland. “Over Niagara Palls,”’ an Murray k Mack. to the piece since their last showing here, a wholesome minded fellow we can’t help and the gallery expressed their appreciation awethrllling play, full of scenic effects, Curtis Theater (R. Pelton. Mgr ). ‘"Sec¬ admiring. This is as it should be In life, and with a fine view of Niagara Falls, by loud and vigorous applause. ret Dispatch” Is the bill this week at the as well as on the stage; it Is well Illus¬ Orpheum. The Orpbeum presents a new with electrical effecU, and with a good Curtis. The play Is given a good scenic trated In the charming play. "L'p York set of wonders this week, the most unique show, and company better than the aver¬ pr(^uctlon. some extremely pretty and nov¬ State they played to a large house. being (.’apt. AVebb's herd of train^ seals age, la bolding forth here this week. There el effects lielng lntroduce«l. Edgar Adams .\l. G. Fields' minstrels played at the and sen lions. Gus AA'illiams comes well Is plenty of excitement, and the usual plays the role of “Edwin Gray” In a win Court Theater, Saturday matinee and night. laden with a budget of Teutonic pblloaophy Cleveland theater crowds greet the bouse nlng manner; B. S. Higgins, as “Jim Fol- It aas l>etter this year than It has ever and topical songs, which take well. Collins this week, as well as others. lett.” was good, as was also George Cox, been. It Is new In everything except in and .Aladell. musical comedians, play on a I’HIL FBAXaKL. as "Henry Clark." Jack Spaulding, as name, which will never grow old. The series of unusual Instruments. The best ••Sam Mason," made a decided hit with his magnificence in costume and grandeur in things of last week are the hold-overs: clever spe,-lalty. Miss Ama Stoddard Is electric dis|day has never Iwn surpassed. Mme. Herman, the Rays and Charles Kenna. FITTSBUEO. seen as •'Mary Field.” and Is very charm In the ten thousand dollar part to Packed houses continue the rule at this Ing. Miss Stoddard la very talented and be transported to the roof of a sky scraper popular vaudeville house. pretty. Coming: Hary Ward's Minstrels. Chutes I’ark and Theater (Henry K«M-h. JKKOME SYKES’ “BILLIONAIRE" A and there to review all the novel and his¬ Empire Theater (P. McCourt. Mgr.). torical sights of the great American me- Mgr.). The latest novelty at (.'hutes Park roSITIYB NOVEI.TY. ••Down by the Sea” opened for a week's en trotsdls. never before seen in a theatre. Is Court Edwards, a cyclist, who is known Alvin Theater (Tboe. F. Nick. Mgr ). gagement at this house. There are a series North and East Rivers. Madison Square for his clever riding on the unicycles. He The Klaw 4 Erlanger Opera Co., with Je¬ of surprising situations and exciting cli¬ Garden, the great Brooklyn Bridge, Cen¬ coasts the Chutes on the single wheel, and rome Sykes, May Robson and a host of maxes. The various characlcrs are good, tral Park, the Bartholdi Statute of Liberty, at night with his body enveloped In tlaiiies. repeats the dllHcult feat. Chas. Blgney, the clever sUrs, opened in Smith A Kerker'a and the play well produced.* Miss Fannie Riverside Drive, and General Grant's high-diver, continues to be very popular, and clever musical comedy. “The Billionaire.” Curtis Is good In her emotional role, and Tomb, ami a score of other interesting Prof. Hamilton's balloon ascension and pa displayed rare Ulent. Little- Baby Stevens to a very large and swell audience. 'ITje sights are to Ih> se-en. the principal one is racliute drop completes the free attraction. is a very clever child. Several specialties cborua la responsible for no small part the musical Imrber shop scene. The new roller skating rink is doing big of “The Billionaire's” success. It Is a re¬ Introduowl by \lNvf and Ed. Frank Casey, second tenor; D. C. Cun¬ bu8lnec. 17. "The Chris¬ l>ec. 8-13, the Aubrey Stock Company and Julius Steger and Harry McIVtnoiigh Miss Bessie Floyd, singer: Gates and tianDei-. IS. "Dollle VardenDec. 2-1, opened a week’s engagement to very good and May Ui>bson. and Nellie Follls, Eleanor Clark, sketch team: Camille Conde, dan¬ Dan Dally, in the "New (^lown Dec. 25, business. The comedy element Is supplied Kent snd Marie Doro «-omplete an array cer ; Bandv and Wilson, song and dance "Human He.urts;” Dec. 27, "When Knight¬ by Billy AA'alsh, T. T. Shea and Leah Starr. "f very clever artists. Next follows E. team: Fred I>exter. singer; Dacey Chase hood was In Flower;” Jan. 1, Tim Murphy. The s|>erlaltles are all new and up to dale. M Sothem. In "Hamlet” and “If I were and Warde, comedy and sketch artists. Grand Opera House. Monday, Tuesday The whole company is. In fact, very goerformance circuit. Is in the city plan¬ peartsi at the Union Square Opera House. well suited to Mr. Drew's artistic methods enc»-s. accustomed as they are to “meller- ning to open a continuous performance Brldge|M>rt. O.. Monday. Dec. 8. The play It giv*’* him opportunity for the light com •Iramer." saw the play, and forthwith lion theater, he having les.sed a building on is fouiuled in a mining camp of Colorado. epene<) to meet. Is one venture, which. If It proves s))cces8 made quite a hit with his <-nmic songs. bis dramatic |iower to Its fullest extent (•rand Op<*ra House Stiu-k Co. (Harry ful, there will Ih* several houses establish*^) Miss .Ruth Gale was encored for songs D'c. Di. Miss Eflie Ellsler will be seen here I (avis. Mgr.). This Is a week of snow taking In I’ueblo. Trinidad, Colorado and dauccs. in Julia Marlowe's «-*>mplete prmlucOon of • and tears) at the Grand Opera House, Springs. Greeley. Cheyenne and Boulder. Jt>S. J. KI.KTZI.Y. “AA'hen KnightIussI was In Flower.” The where the clever stork company (the heat The little playhouse will accommodate 3(S0 Company consists of fifty p«**>ple. and two In America) Is doing D'Knnery'j "Two l*cople. W€>rk will ••ommence Dec. 10. C.XN.AL IMIVER. O, - Big Four Oi>era sixty-fiMit baggage cars are required for Orphans.” Hcenlcally It Is one of the best The Curtis Theater, it Is announced, House (Be.ter k Cox, Mgrs.). Nothing the transportation of the scenery. Miss things Htage Director “Jack" Huffman has will soon be improved at considerable ex- doing here this wi-ek. “Robinson Crusoe" Ellsler has won much praise for her imr done, without being ponderoua. l>ense. Jen. McGinnis. billed for Saturday, I*ec. 13, trayal of the mischlevious princess, "Mary 12 THE BILLBOARD

Tutlor.” Dec. 17, "l.a Vo.vaKC cn Swlsse.” and Warde are always welcomed in our rls is on a trip to Savannah, Ga., in the was exceptionally good; also the juggling a trip to Switzerland, full of pantomimic city by a large audience, they both being Interest of the show. The funeral of poor of Caspard Bros. The costumes worn in pffects 1» lMM)kpd here. Ml«s Alma I’ow’ell, favorites In Texas, and always will be wel¬ James Roiirke, better known as “Jim the the first part were novel and artistic. They gave a street padgeant In which thirty peo¬ late of the Spooner Stock t'ompany, has comed In any production they might pre- ) Bum," the last victim of “Gypsle," was at- ple participate*!. ('een engaKed by N. Appell as leading lady sent. It seems that the talent of the two tendeitearance. M.\kks. and night, Thursday, the 4th, with favor¬ cus, who tenderly laid him away to his Biickhaller, Mgr.i. Monday, De**. 8, ’"The able audiences; the company is very good, sleep that knows no waking. May he rest Sign of the (’rallas Opera House and In Its class of show It deserves large In peaci'. Will D. BuRitoutiiis. lai'ge and appre<'latlve house, 'ruesday, tOeo. Anzy, Mgr.). D'c. 1. Miss Adelaide receipts, also. Miss Rose Melville, in “Sis 9th, Breezy Time;" satisfactory per Thurston and her most able and capable JANESVILLE, WIS.—M.ver’s Grand (P. Hopkins," was attended by a large audi¬ forniance. to g<.oetter. The theatergoers of comedy drama. The opera house will be of Butler (’oiinty will occupy the I*ark. well ns her most capable company. Dec. 2, this city ought to In' very high In their dark until Tuesday night, the 9th, when “WorniwiMMl," 1.8th; “.Mickey Finn,” 19th. E. .T. Carpenter presented the Kusslan praise, for Mr. .Myers, as he (bM-s everything Paul Gilmore will be seen in “Tyranny of Return er of the company deserves Wis. A word to the billboard advertiser, G|>era House. A good sized audience wit of the greatest black-faced comedians on credit and special mention. Charles Clifton in a confidential way : When you are look¬ nesse*! “The Uonvlct’s Datighter.” De«’. 4. the minstrel stage; his work is very re- makes an Ideal leader. The singing of ing for a good, first-class line of billboards, The play was exceptionally well rendered, flned and very clever, and the favorite, Mrs. Clara Zollars-Bond was one of the or have some distributing to do, drop a and gave general satisfaction. W. H. Pur- delightful features. Her voice la a pure Dan Quinlan, performed the functions of line to Mr. P. L. Myers, of this city, Janes¬ klss as the convict deserves mention. 8cen soprano of remarkable range and llexlblllty. interlocutor with his old-time character¬ ville. Wis., and you will get your work ery only fair. .4 wandering Sterei^ptlclan and shows careful cultivation. The man¬ istic grace. Taken as a whole. It was a done up to date, and sure to bring the best gave a matinee for the benefit (Incidental- agers of the Itand are greatly encouraged lyi of the school children. Dec. 9. The clean, up-to-date performance. Dec. 4, “My of returns. Al. S.uith, Jr. with their first effort, and feel that each performance was so magnificent that Ste¬ Partnergood company; fair audience. concert will be better than the preceding CORSICANA, TEX. Merchants’ Opera phens A Hickman, the local managers, Dec. a the drama. “Thelma," was present¬ one. The Elk Memorial Service occurred House (L. C. Revare. Mgr.). Rose Mel¬ wept. Advance sale Is large for “The llooa ed to a good-sized audience. Special men¬ Sunday, Dec. 7, and was well attended. ville, Dec. 2; failure to make railroad ler Girl.” 10th. Totten’s Uomedlans In the tion Is due Miss Emily E. Green for her The lion. Michael E. Foley, Crawfordsvllle connectiou, owing to heavy rains, delayed “Real Thing" come the I2th. Owing to splendid conception of the Swedish role Lodge No. 483. being the speaker for the opening of performance two hours. Not¬ the poor ca.iure of the attractions that have of “Brlta;" Miss Martha Bedleford gave occasion. Mr. B. E. Wallace has purchased withstanding this adversity and small been playing the house recently, through a pretty Interpretation of “Thelma." The one of the best business houses on Bread- house, the character of this production the bokings of Wotalward A Burgess of balance of the cast was good. Dec. 6, ‘‘The way. Consideration $‘25,900. It Is rumored was not one whit lessened or in any man¬ K. (’. Mr. Woodward visited the city, Liberty Bells," a musical comedy, by Har¬ that he will open up a new bank. Mr. ner curtailed. The play Is one that appeals loth, to confer with the managers who are ry B. Smith, drew a large and apprecia¬ (’has. Sweeney, Equestrian Director of the to the high-class of theater goers, and Miss not satisfied. A number of cancellations tive audience. The company was very Wallace Show, will remain In Peru for the .Melville’s presentation of the character of will be In order, and a better class of pro¬ winter, having secured a good position here. good in their Interpretation of the charac¬ ’•Sis Hopkins" is a piece of acting rarely ductions will be presented from now on. "Back Door Red" has also secured employ¬ ter they assumed. The scenery and cos¬ witnessed. Severe rains prevented opening '1 his Is the proper caper and our local man ment for the winter. He will be ready for tumes very good; the stage pictures very of house for “My Partner,” Dec. 3. “For agers deserve credit for tbe stand they striking and the singing clever. List cf the circus In the spring. The Wabash boil¬ are taking. Giir town Is too good a show er-makers, machinists and blacksmiths re¬ Her Sake," Dec. 4; a strong 'melodrama; attractions that are td follow during the usual bad weather and small house. Chas. town to be killed with a lot of scrapings. month of Deceml)er. Dec. 8, “Weary Wil¬ sumed work Tuesday morning, after being I’he Turners t’oncert Hall, newly refitted on a strike for seven weeks. B. Hanford. Dec. 6, assisted by Miss Ma¬ lie Walker;" »th. "The Minister’s Son and enlarged, will open with a focal con¬ > Chas. N. McCLCar. rie Drafnah. in matinee and evening per¬ 10-11. James Warde Co.; 12-13, “King Do¬ formances of “Taming of the Shrew," and cert and hop. 10th. 'The opera house or¬ CAMBRIDGE. OHIO.—The local lodge do" Co.; 15, “The Village Postmaster16, “Much Ado About Nothing" to splendid chestra will famish the music in part. of Elks held their Annual Lodge of Sorrow “Sis Hopkins;" 17, “Cowboy and the business. Mr. Hanford Is a Texas favorite, (iBOSB. services at the Colonial Theater, Dec. 7. I.ady;" 18, “A Poor Relation;" 19-20, and his visits insure giiod patnmage. The TORONTO, ONT.—Princess (O. B. Shep Despite the inclement weather, the theater Stuart Robson: 23, “The Gay Ijord Quex:" company is a capable one, and their produc¬ pard, Mgr.L The big spectacle. “'The Wiz¬ was crowded to witness the solemn cere¬ 24. “Pay Train2.’>, Louis Morrison: 26, tions (Ktssess much artistic merit. “Thel¬ ard of (»z.’’ with Its marvelous scenic ef¬ “’ITie Man from Mexico29, “The Belle monies. The “Si Stebl)ln8’’ Co.’s band kind¬ ma,” Dec. 9. “.My Friend from Arkansaw," fects. pretty girls and funny comedians, of New York;" 30, Sam T. Jack’s Bur¬ ly escorted the Elks from their lodge-room l>ec. 11; “Minister’s Son,” Dec. 13; “Cow¬ headed bv Montgomery and Stone, drew lesque Co. Sol. Kaufman. to the theater and return. Mr. Wm. Pow¬ boy and Ijidy,” Dec. 15; “Village Post¬ large audiences week of I>ec. 8. Charles ell came In from Knoxville. Dec. 9 to Join BRIDGETON, N. .T.—The Criterion (Ed. master,” Dec. 16. Mahnan. Hawnkey, Dec. 15-’20. Grand (Small A the Howard-Dorsett ('o. Colonial Theater B. Moore. Mgr.L Dec. 2. ‘’The Darkest 20. Massey Mall (.8. Houston. Mgr.). The (Chas. D. Miller, Mgr.). “DevH’s Auc¬ SALT LAKE, UTAH.—Mr. George D. Hour," Lincoln J. Carter, Manager; a goo^ great composer, Mascagni, drew a large tion" came on Dec. 4 to good business; Pyper, of the Salt I.ake Theater, has been audience: performance not up to Carter's and fashionable audience I>ec. 10. Shea’s company good: scenic effects finest ever seen somewhat unfortunate w'ith some of the standard. Dec. 4, “The Center of the (J. Shea. Mgr.). Mllly Capell, I.,es Du- In this city. “Up York State,” Dec. 9, to chief attractions billed at his bouse, in Earth," Bloudell & Fennessy, Mgrs.; audi¬ monds, (’layttai White. Marie Htoart and fine business; David Higgins and Blanche that some of the most important ones have ence good, and very much pleased; the com¬ company headed a fair hill to light retnras Waldron deserve special mention; well- canceled dates, leaving the house dark at pany carry ail of their own scenery, which Dec. 8 13 Star (F. W. Stair. Mgr.). No balanced company: repeated curtain-calls a time when play bouses should be is fine. Dec. 6, “What Happened to Jones;" better attraction than “The Tiger Lilies." responded to. “Peck's Bad Boy,” Dec. 10. cruA'ded. “Captain Jinks of the Horse audience good, and fairly well pleased. which appeared week of Dec. 8 to bumper played to poor business: the three-round Marines" was a two nights’ attraction last Dec. 8, “Tlie Doings of Mrs. Dooley," Geo. week at this house to large and apprecia¬ bouses, has ap|>eared at this house this boxing contest by the Madison Brothers, B. Monroe; audience fair, and very well season. The company Is a well balanced and specialties were well received. The tive business. “Florodora." with a number pleased; the show went off with a rush, three company at advanced prices, opened one; the costumes marvels of richness advance sale for Frank Perley’s “Chap¬ and kept It up till the curtain droppe4l the present week. Attendance good. Com¬ and taste. The Three Polos head a splen erons.” 13th, Is large. A special train will on the last act; the chorus was well drilled pany fairly. Grand Theater (Messrs. Junes did list of vaudeville performers, and the be run from Caldwell, Pleasant CMty and and strong; special mention should be made & Hammer, Mgrs.), is doing splendid busi- burlesques are clever and well put on. Bry¬ Byesvllle. Coming: “C^irlstlan,” Dw. 16. ant’s Burles<|uers, Dec. 1,5-20. Mr. A. W. of the vocal numbers of Miss Anna Kep- Uammer, Mgrs.), are doing splendid busi wlck and Miss Bessie Burr. Dec. 11, WARREN, PA.—Library Theater (F. R. ness with the funny comedy, “Hunting Wilson, formerly of Shea’s, Is the popular and clever stage manager of this cosy r*- “Florodora;” Eastern; Fisher & Ryleys, Scott, Mgr.). “The Christian" pleased a for Hawkins," this week; In fact, all sort, and he keeps things moving during Mgrs.; house sold out before the doors large house here, Dec. 5. Coming: Ern¬ wp<>ks are alike at the Grand, as far as the performance. j. a. QtaoN. opened; 8. R. O. much in evidence; the est Gamble Concert Co.. I)ec. L">; Maro, gtxHl business is concerned. A lucky stroke show, without doubt, was the finest pro¬ magician. D.?c. 16; “The Major and the for these enterprising managers was the 5VI(’I1IT.\, K.VN t’rawford Grand Otters duction seen here this season, and was ap¬ Judge.” Dec. IS; Howe’s .Moving Pictures, securing of the Eugene Cowles Concert Hoiite (E. L. Msrtifng, Mgr ). Nov. 27. preciated very much ; special mention should Dec. 19; “Sweet Clover,” Dec. 22. Company for one night next week Dec. "P >wn by the Sea,” lo go*^ business; Ik* made of the vocal numbers of Anna Boyd Porter R. Walker. 18. Prices will be advanced. Nov. '29, Bre«>zy Time." matlntN* aner. night, to fair hnuHes. I tec. 1. Ferris’ Com DOVER. DEL. P«‘ople’s Theater (H. lores”), both being recalled several times: edisns. for live nights. Undoubtedly the Blackiston. Mgr.L Bryant and Savllle, I’QRT.MOUTH, d business, (Harry Gordon, Mgr.). Lincoln J. Carter’s to make the largest hit of (lie perform¬ riaid : buHlneMM was gtxMl |»ee. 5, "At the Dec. 3; show gave great satisfaction; best “Eleventh Hour” on Dec. 4. played to light ance, and were recalled several times. Com¬ Old (’nwa Riisds." in good bouse; D^ minstrels here for years. Broadhurst’s business owing to inclement weather. The ing attractions ; Dec. 13. "Love and Hon¬ 8. Harry Ward’s .Magnllieent Minstrels, to “What Hapi>ened to Jones,” Dec. 10, attraction was hardly np to the standard, or." matinee and night; Dec. 15, Brldegton rather llglil ImsIneKs. Im-c. 9. “The Forger’s playwl to fair biisinesK; show first class. although the scene in the last act was very Library Association; lecture by Senator J. fine. The scenery and accessories were Daughter.’’ They got more than they were H. Blackiston, niannger People’s Theater, P. DoUlver. I»ec. D’>. Byrne Bros’. “Eight g'Hxl. “UuiM'rt of Hentzau." the sequel to entitle*! to here ('tuning |>ee. 10, “Kings inlenils put ling out a vaudeville show, un¬ Bells;” Dec. ’2.5. Bridgeton .\thletlc Asso- "Prisoner of Zenda," came to the Grand on and Queens’* lMirleM<|iie rianpany. Dee der canvas next suiniiier, with land and •■iation Minstrels (local), matinee and the 8th, and was greeted with an exasperat- II, “Down Mobile" |»«H-. 20. Chas. B ort'hestra. and will play )4uall towns night; Dec. 29, I.incoln J. Carter’s “The Ingly small audience. The play was very Hanforil. matinee ami iiigtit, “Taming of through Delaware and Virginia. Flaming Arrow :" Dec. 31, l^enman Thomp¬ f'MHii. and gave universal satisfaction. Harry the Shrew.” sml ’’.Murh Ado about Noth son’s “New Minister.” “Pretty Peggy.” <’LE.XUFIELD, PA. -New Opem House /eighton in the title role was a clever actor, Ing 'The Toler Auditorium III G. Toler Grace George, played to a $1,9()0 house at (Tbos. E. Clarn. Mgr.). “Our New Min and won his spurs soon after appearing. A Son, Mgrs. 1. D'c, 3, Mrs. Briine, In Reading, Pa., the other night, and $1,400 ister" company, Dec. N. return date, played The thrilling melodrama “James Boys In “Unoms," to large and very appreciative .It Harrisburg. Manager Brady has been to large business, and pleased everylMjdy. MlsHoiirl." 9th. played to big house. Fair audience. D'c. 6. Jss Neill, In “The Hon attraction. The scenery and effects were having great success with It on the road The State tJrangers used the Opeia House Jno. Grigsby,” to gtMtd biisincfiH. Dec 8. first-clasH. The advance sale for At G. l>efore taking it to New York. The entire four days this we<‘k ; attendance, SOO mem¬ Hochmsn. pisnisi ; big house. (’oming Field’s Greater Minstrels, is the largest of Byrne family, four in numl>er, John F., bers. “Oriental Troubadours," a colored Dec. 10. Stuart Rnlison, in “('omed.T of Er the season. The minstrels of the Ports- James, Andrew and Helene, assume the musical comed.v, D<“c. 11, to gi>os” Dee, ’20, “Weary Wlllle moving pictures, Dec. K’,. lo a big house; iiiouthCycling Club is the attraction on Walker." W G. Noiu Bells.”! Nothing has been left undone to t’hrlstnias. (’oming attractions: “Katzen- they always give satisfaction. Monday, make (his production one of the real novel¬ Jaiiimer Kids.” “Way Down East," "Floro¬ FORT MADISON. IA Ehinger Grand Dec. 1.5. I'ounty Tejiebers’ Institute eon ties of the season. The theatrical depart¬ dora." Business at the Grand la some bet¬ (Chas. II Ssllsliiiry, Mgr.L "Whoae Baby ment of the New York World recently had venes, and occupy 'be bouse four (lays. ter than last week. The Ernest Gamble re¬ Are 5’ou7'’ Dee .5. pleased the gallery of a an Interesting article upon the cities In Coming: “Under Southern Skies." Dec. cital coiiijiany gave fine satisfaction at Bige¬ small bouse. “Tbe (’bristlan’s Son," Dee. which large productions are “tried out” 22; “A Breath for Liberty." In-c. 21. The low M. E. (.’hurch, recently. Mr. Gamble 7, by s very smntenrisb *u>mpany. played before faking them to New York. It men¬ New Opera House Is doing big business, the is a polished singer. Will P. Minboo. to a poor attendsnre. “The Power of the tioned New Haven, Orange and Bridgeton. largest In Its history. T. E. (’. Cross” did not appear *n the 10th. Com PALESTINE, TEXAS. — Temple Opera Ing; “David llarnm.’’ IXc. 16; laabelte HOUSTON, TEX.—The past engage¬ V.\Ll>OST.4, G.\. (’It.v OiMTa House. House (W. E. Hwlft, l/cssee and Mgr.). Irving, In “The (’rlsls.” Dee. 17; "Human This house has he<‘n dark for two weeks, Aiden Benedict’s “Thelma" held the boards ment at the Sweeny-Combs Opera House Hearts." Dee 19; "Sblelracked," Dec. 2.5; Dec. 18. to a good and well-pleased audi¬ has been exceedingly good, as regards to anee|al train at one leaving the theater well contented, season, wben It is tbe inlenibn to make A Walls Imperial Minstrels gave a clever 1 o’elard man when bs calls. Mrs. W. II. Har- work of Jlmtnle Wall In Part 11. “Bcuae Mo" sloii, they formed and uiarehed to the the: BILLBOABJ)

oi'^ra Hoiia^. where public aeprlcea were NEVADA, MO.—Moore's Theater (E. II. ii.'id. The rroKraiii contilaled of alUfclDK 5th, When We Were Twenty-one;” small Ktettmund, Mgr.). The Woodward Stock house; company fair. 8th, “Volunteer Oe- i.\ Ilro J. W. (’afn|il*ell. of I»e« Molnee. t'ompany presented Nat. Ooodwin's "A Gold house, "r>ar- 11, • ailer at Marjier'a rea and Queens,” Dec. 5, to small house. This L . ***** K®*'**: heuae giod. taiiranf. . I’l^ar.x K S. rtAXT. is a spectacular show, including some good 4th, Liberty Belles,” to big business, was present^ by a very clever company, 6th KKAHINH. I’A. Heading's new play- specialties. Next; “Conrlct's Daughter," li.iiiKe, the Temple Theater, will lie opened Dec. 12. Paper Is being hung for the "Bur¬ fllTi hijf**' Gilmore and company gave a finish*^ performance of a clever comedy on Thursday, IH, in great aplendor. It gomaster,” Dec. 15. C. H. Hagood. .. Hu* greater iiortion of the new .^®®** houses, both matinee and ALBANY, GA. — Gale Davis Opera night. 8th, James A Warde, with a magnifi¬ Mssoiilc Temple, mating. The House ’” ^•"^*h, “Cowboy and audience delighted. Coming; “A Jolly Lady, loth. King Dodo;’’ 17th “Poor I be seats throughout are finely upholstered, American Tramp,” Dec. 17; Mrs. Le ^latlon.” Grand (Huff & McnIiI?’M^T)' riic de<*oratbms of the walls and light Moyne, in “Among Those I’resent,” Dec. .(reels are exquisite. The stairways and •Jft. The Fall Festival and Elks’ Stree: eiilranee are finished with white marble, Fair Just closed; a very successful week. Opera House ninking a striking contrast to the Interior l>on It. Koblnson furnished the parade and 1.1: A Mgr.). Slmvelle’s “Ro- fiirnishlDgs In dark red. It is on the Reis free attractions; unsurpassed crowds, and meo and Juliet company to fair attend¬ ance, 1^- 4. Weather was bad. Prices, 25 i lreull. and Is managed entirely by Mr. a nice sum reallied for the Elks’ Home, of r. F- Bird, who will premnt on the open¬ Albany, Ga., the first In the SUte to be V' ** * AHractlon, up to ing event .Mr. llerl>ert Keleey and Mias completed. Part of the Robinson attrac¬ r! *’*“**"• Brothers Royer, Cffie Shannon. In “HlierbK-k Holmes.” Kat- tions left here for Cuthbert, Ga., to ex¬ K pleased fair bouse, Dec 6. A Desperate Chance” played to larg- iirday, l>ec. ‘2d. Arthur SIdmon s “Y'ork hibit at the carnival there, to be held Dec. Stale Folks,” Monday. I»eeember ’22. 9-10 H. C. Kalmon. Mt house of season. People were tumwl Mr. Dan imly. In “The New Clown.” away at 7 :.10. Popular prices, good satis- IWRKERSBURG. W. Va.—Camden The¬ Christmas, matinee and evening, “ilu- facti^. BMked ahead: Brothers Royer, nian Hearts." I'nder its able man¬ ater (Epstein Bros., Mgrs.). "One Night in Next Door,” Dec. 5; “A Deanerato agement, this theater pmmlaes to be a In June,” Dec. 5, failed to pleased fair Chance, matinee and night, Dec. 6 housed, matinee and nlRht. Coming: winner, and will l>e well patronized. All “o'* ..^*®''y’* Comedy Co., week of 11, Geo. l*arsons. in “A Turkish Texan; Knc<-ess to the New Temple Theater. The ^*“8^™ of A Great City,” “Bea¬ Dec. 12, "A Mother's Heart;” Dec. 16. .Veademy of Musle haa been doing a good con Lights’ and “IxMt in London.” •'The Chaperons;” Dec. 20, “The Chris¬ fall hiisInesH. Monday, I>ec, 8. Daniel DIXON, ILL.—Dixon Opera House (F. tian •” Dec. 25. Effle Ellsler. In “When Siillv drew a large houae. and presented M. Iriiman. Mgr.). “On the Suwanee ‘ The 1‘ariah I’rleat ;'’ Tuesday. "The Ma River (Stair A Nicolai. Mgrs.) playS Jor and Ihe Judge" wta well presented by here Dec. 8, to a fair house; a cold night roDi l,ewls. Sam. J. Ryan and Maud Huth ; prevented many from going; good com- Wednestlay matinee and evening. “I'ncle **®®** satisfaction. Dec. 11, Josh Spruceby;” Thursday. I,eon W. Waah- Simvell 8 “Romeo and Juliet” (Western bum'a Mlnstrela; Friday, John Drew, in hit company; R I,. Trevelllck, Mgr.) played great auecesa, “The Mummy and the Hum¬ to a fair-sised house;gave good satisfaction. ming Bird,” played to a Urge and well Coming: D>c. 15. Kattle Emmitt “W’aifs •” Ideaaed kouae; Sat. matinee and ere. “I^mii IVc. ”2. “Ole Olson” (Ben II«nHri„ir. Itlver ” Grand Opera Houae (tJeo. M. Mil¬ ler. Lessee and Mgr.). Week of Dec. 8 to 15, the Fenberg Stock Co. played to packed houses at all performaneea. Such plays aa •'Money Mad." "Arlaen from the I>ead,” “Jesse James.” etc., were reaUstioally pro- lhl•‘eerln

• 'H.tRLESTttN. W V.\. Burlew tipera House I .N, s Burlew, Mgr 1. IVc 1. Ihe gr<>st love romance. “When We Were I senty ,sip" Mr Richard Allen, In the ■••sdliig r«»le of “Richard Carew," aiipport- ••I by a strong company, was greete,! hy a g'Hsl sized au,llen<-e. and each act waa much applaudml Miss Katlilyn Williams, In the part of “|*hyllss Erbwon." was es peclally clever, and a hright future la as s'lred her. IVe. 4. “Itubert of Henlzau,” to large house ’The i-ompaiiy playcl un¬ der great dlfflcultles. as their srcnerles ,lld not arrive In time, and had to use that of the houae, which did not pcoliice the prop effi^t of this beautiful play. IVc. 5. ' Devll't Ijine'' played to gtssl house, and whilst the play could l*e Improvcl U|Ktn. the apecialtirs prisluce,! hr the company were good. iVc rt. “.lamiv Bo.ra In Mis ■'ourl," to S. n. t>. The great train nd*- bery. with Its thrilling liie'dcnis. sas sell put on, and the dlffprent daring sets sen* "ell taken care of hv the niemlM>rs of the ■ otnpan^. Cobmel tlurlew has retunic«| Irom New Y,’ik, where he Is-okml soni<> hue showB. Josmi Schwas I’ADIICAH. KY' The Kentucky Theater ' 'as E. English, Mgr.l. The Lillian Moc • liner Company rhsievi their week's engage uicnt, Dec. 6. Ihiring the week they pro- THE BIELBOAKD

the Irwins, three In number, f.-r next sea Cooke’s tKiirnesI) Shows, New York City son. Trof. t^eo. Crt^wley furnishes the Culllus Bros.’.Concordia, Kuii hand. It will be a three ear show, with Dtirling's Dog A Pony Show.Kn route one ear In advance, and we will be one of Dusliiiig’>> Dog & Pony Show. I.aBette, Kan many that will l>e dodglnt; the biE one In DiH'k's, Sam .Madison C. II., Va lltO.l. Do«Mile I.Vudrew) Shows.Medina, N. Y Mitchell Bremer (“Peanuts"i. who bad Bly's. George S.Belmont, III. ehanre of the ticket department with the Kntcrprlse Ainuseinent Co... Ix>uisvlllc, Ky Oamiibell Brothers’ Shows the early i>art Dtto I’lolo Shows.Denver, Col of the season, has returned to t'lnclnnatl I'orepaugh Sells Bros.’.Columbus, o for the winter, and Is euKaip'd ■ i • t.New York Ddlees, Room .MG, BCPPABO BH,I, WH.L KXHIBIT WITH The “Grey Eagle Saloon” is the recog- Pnlon News Co.. rnnnlnE on the Queen & ’I’ownseiid Blilg.) OUT BL'PPAUOES. nizeinlngton, Ind are usually a great drawing feature. W. E. Pranklin is now a real Kentucky which played a conspicuous part at Man tJlldi’s ttlymplc-.Waimkonetn, i» Word has Just been received from Lon¬ colonel. He liecame a resident of the blue- hattan Beach. Cleveland, (>.. last summer, Ctllliueyer (Win. 11.)..\rdmore, Pn don that Mr. Hanbury. president of the grass State, I>ec. 10. and owne<1 by the Bostocks. were found In Gilt Kdge Shows.Gherlin. t> Board of Agriculture, has decided, owing Geo. W. Ijiy. of Columbus. Ind.. has a suburb of Cleveland, O. The tusks were Golliiiar Bros.’.BarnlMsi, WIs to the existence of the foot and mouth dis¬ loi'ated by a small boy, who found them signed to go with Ringling Bros.’ Circus Goodrich Shows.Bridge|iori, Conn ease, that he will be unable to permit the hidden In a sewer, where some miscreant next year as solo clarinet. Gordlner Bros’.Newark. Mo landing in England of a herd of buffalo had placed them. The value of the tusks Mrs. Pauline Gorman, wife of William Great Buffalo Wild West. Missoula, Mont. ttelonglng to the Wild West Show The is about $400. Gorman, died at Columbus. O.. Dec. 10. Great Interiintlonul Shoivs.Kansas City, Mo foot and moutli disease is a disease of Notes from Kennedy Bros.' Wild West See notice in our obituary columns. Great Marallo Shows.Bristol, 'renn hoofed animals that may also be communi¬ Indian Consreas and IIIp|>odri('’omte, l.n England were very strict. Buffalo Bill’s Tom Durham, who was ticket-seller with the Sells 4fc Downs Show last season, T., where W. H. Kenneely, owner ol the Ilagerty Bros.'.Pranktoii, Ind buffaloes have always played prominent is very 111 with smallpox In Texarkana. Tex. show, has purchased a larse farm, anu Hall A I.ong's.Muncle, Ind walking, or rather running parts In the W. N. Merrick, the popular band direc¬ will make the winter quartets at that llarr.son's illarryl Shows.ClilciiBo. Ill hunting scene. Now they will have a long tor of the Porepaugh-Sells aggregation. Is place. We will put in the winter in art- llall’s, G*si. W.. Sr.Kn route vacation. now engaging musicians for the tour of tins toaether three tribes of Indians for Happy Bob Robinson.laincnster, (I ino;t. our 'Indian Conaress.’ also brrakina In Hargreaves Shows.Chester. Pa ONE ON “PUNCH.” W. E. Franklin returned to his home at a few more horses, and expect to play all Harrington’s Shows.Kvansville, Iiid The following note formed the postscript Terrace Park. O.. Dec. 0. He is much the leading parks, summer resorts and Harris’ Nickel Plate.Valdosta, Ga of a letter received from 11. W. Wright and improved by his sojourn at French Lick fairs, next season, with the strongest and Harris, John P.McKeesport, Pa written from Evansville. Ind.: "Punch Springs. best special attractions on the wad. H F^lm Street, New Al¬ cline requires too much space, so as to Errninfj Post. I.,aat season “Mac” was bany, Ind. Next spring will find our make it Impossible to use anywhere but head of the Herald Square Opera Com¬ streamer headlines transformed into “Rice’s Trained Wild and Domestic Animal Show." in large halls or the open air, and Miss pany. Professor Rice having Just adtled three Brandon realized that unless a more con¬ Mr. Peter Sells has engaged energetic and pugnacious Joe Kane as manager of his handsome pumas, two African Hens and densed incline was built she would have three Jaguars to the show. The anima'.; opposition car for the season of 15)03. Joe to give up winter work. Tom Eck came to will all be broken to work In an arena to¬ will glory in his work. Opposition means her rescue with plans for a loop that was gether. Introducing a riding puma and a decided departure from anything seen scrap, and if there Is any one thing that chariot team of Hons. The pony depart- liefore. It Is a perfect loop, three feet Kane loves better than another. It Is a mens will be reduced to ten head, all of wide and eighteen and one-half feet in real first-class fight. which work in the famous drill. Our dogs diameter. At the bottom of the loop are a Col. V. F. Cody and Miss May Cody are remain unchanged. Have added three big <-ouple of rollers, just as far apart as the back In Cincinnati, having closed a suc¬ golden baboons, and coupled with the wheels on a bicycle, protniding a few cessful seasm of fifteen weeks at fairs and donkey circus business should lie at stand¬ inches through the floor of the circle and street fairs In Oklahoma and Texas, giving ing premiums, if strength of a show goes connected beneath the flooring by a belt. the best satisfaction everywhere. They to gather up the duckets, ('apt Ijirson Upon these rollers, mounted on her bicycle. will spend the greater part of the winter (Old Dutch) has charge of the animals, Miss Brandon is supported by Tom Eck. at their home, 33 Allison Street, Clncln while L. B. Hadley, an Atlanta boy, is Faster and faster the wheels of her bicycle nati. O. proving quite handy with the ponies. Ed¬ revolve, until she has obtained sufficient Dennis Bohan received a rather light sen¬ ward Lewis has the dogs, and when we momentum to support herself. The speed tence by the court for the killing of I>^ start to work on this wild stock. It’s very of her flying feet increases, until the Bruce, of the Porepaugh-SelU Bros. Or- evident there will be something doing all the time. wheels are humming and rumbling on the ciis at Buffalo. N. Y.. last summer—not rollers of the home trainer at a forty- less than five years or more than seven. mile gate. Then* there is a click, as the Mr. Peter Sells, of the show, was in the mechanism of the rollers la locked and be¬ city, and Interceded for him, which per¬ TENT SHOWS IN WINTER QUAR¬ comes stationary, and bfcycle and rider haps heli)ed to some extent. TERS. dash forward, up the incline of the loop; Bolossy Kiralfy. who recently ended his The following list gives the winter quar¬ across the upper jiart of the loop, where tour in ".\ round the World in Eighty ters of the various tent shows. elrcus<>s and gravity pulls at the rider until her ll'J Davs," will be<-ome a member of the Bar W’lld West combinations. In many In ounj ft Bailey forces. When the circus pounds becomes but little more than three stances (but not all) the address Is given la oi>ens its season In the spring of 15)03 at or four, and then down on the desetnt of :ilso the permanent address. ’The list Is Madison Square Garden. New Y’ork City, the circle, the feet of Miss Brandon work revised and eorrected weekly: ing the pedals for all they were worth one of the features of the performance will Prank Adams .Kn route all the while. Not abating her speed in be a big spectacle staged by Kiralfy on the Am. Dog and Pony Khow, Ixiulsville, Ky. the least at the Imttom of the circle, she order of "Nero.” American GIreus ft Ex.Co., Kansas City, Mo makes another circuit of the loop. ’Three Pete Sells, of the Forepaugh Sells Show, Arizona Jack’s Wild West, Ixuilsville, Ky. times she circles the loop at top 8peeolls, Ind .Ferry Mugwnn Is at Hot Springs, Ark. Beyerle's Burk Tom Shows.... Lincoln. Neb Bill Parquhar is working for the "Peru- na” t’o. in Columbus. Monlietir Bros.’.Augusta, O. T Buchanan Brd Dec. (’ampltell Bros.’.Palrbiiry. Neb 5 at San Jose, Cal., where they will win Cannon’s Dogs and Ponies..... Denver. Col ter. Clark’s. M. L.Alexaiulrla, La Peter Heintz started the repaira and Clay. D. Hobson.Texarkana, Ark Dur readiTs will confer a great favor by painting at Sella Brrm.’ winter qiiartera ('onklln. Pete.W. lIolMiken. N. J bringing any errors or oinisnlons In the Jast week. Craft Dog ft Pony Shows.Fonda. In nlsive list to our notice. We revise the THE BILLBOARD 15

:ir«fiilly «*vtTy week, ioaklu;{ every ef- froin atari to IIdIsIi. with a kimkI pier *nec. TJ 'JT. rm til any of tlie ataive aildressi'H, roriiiei M, I lie play pleaaed Immenseljr, and KLEI.N, Ott Brothers and Nickerson— e mate that you saw It In • Tlie Hlll- iniw tlie latest by word la. Have you aeeii (CiKjk tipera House) Kucheater, N. V., Mr. llawkInaV Mr. Ueorge Murray waa Dec. liere aload of "Klorordora Mr. Cliaa. K KE.kTONS, Three (Keiths) New Y’ork, SYNOPSIS •’iilwl. a weallby .New Yorker, waa here N. Y.. Dec. l.’i liO: Boston, iiU 117. all the paal week liHikliiK for a larxe piece KKNN.k, Charles | .Monologue Sketch, of ({round for a Wild Weat and CoOfcreaK "The Fakir")—New Orleans, Im. (Or- of .Notional Kxhibit, and he ban aeveral op- pheiim), I tec. tiona on choli-e locatlona; anythlnic on a biK I.AWUKNt'K, A1 — (I’roctor's) Albany, acale like the above would go big here. ,. lilts held against him for the piwting N. Y.. l>ec. l.'» lit). Imre KIraIfy, of a|>ectacular fame. It la ru- Ilf ■Saglne” paper. I.KWIS Nelson (Orpheiim) Kansas I rank Brame, the meralter at (Jreenvllle, nioreil haa a alte picked out for the com- City, Mo.. Dec. l.’i HO; (Olympic) Chicago, Ti.\ , who waa suspended at the Milwau¬ ln({ aeaaon's opening, early In May, 1003. 111.. 22 L»7. tleorge Itiiford of cirriia advance fame, hra kee im-et Ing for failure to Identify himself .MII.BITtN IIAItTI-EY — Birmingham. Hiih the Texas AaaiKlatlon. was reinstatetl, charge of the IIIII|h aling k Sign (■o.•B la arda Kng. (.Metroisdltan), I tec. 1 3(i. ,,s he had sliii-e heeii ele«-ttsl to menilierahip here, and all who visit .\tlantlc t’lty will MrUITIY,* Mr. and .Mrs. Mark — (I'roc rei-elve a giasl allowing on the taiarda here, ill the State Association. tor's 23rd St.) .New York, N. Y., Dec. 15 itic iucuils*rH of the asseu'latlon are to l»e all the ItlllpiHitlng t'o.'a laiarda here are ii.iiiticd to ai-cept no work from the Dr. N. |M-riuanently ba-ateil. The KIka’ aervli-ea on .MITCnKI,I,.S. The Mahanoy City, D.>c < I>11 vis Co., of Indianapolis, Ind., bei-ause Sunday, l*ec. 7. were largely attended. Man „t ih>'ir failure lo pay bills long past due, ager Ceorge Tllyan. of the Steeple t.'haae M.\i{INKI.I..VS the Creat Monongahela, hchl by vurlotis meiiilwrs of the association. Tier, will atari In a few daya to remodel Fa., with Edwards StiM-k Co. (t)i>erH riie iiasoclatiuu attorneys gave Inforuui Ilia already large and attractive pier, and I louse I, l»ec. 1.5 21 ; Butler, I'a. (t>|»erH haa a big Hat of aurpriaea In atore fur bla CIRCUS CANVASES, li..n In detail relative to the legal proceed lloiiael, 22-27. ■ Polaa and Stakes, 8KAT8, Flags, Kte. lugs In the eases at Washington. D. C., many patrons the coming aeaaon The ateel .MOKTDN, Jas. J. -(Empire) t.’leveland, Iliiffalo anerahlp was held by Conaolvo k large crowd In attembince. With sixty min¬ I tec. 1.5-27. Cheshire, and as long as he remained a ute train from Thlladelphla. and with new U.ADFOltD and Winchester—Glasgow, iiicndMT In Wilmington. tndley-car service. .Mlantic (Mty will have Scotland. Dec. 15-21. a l>anner aeaaon of ItMi.'l. KE.MINGTON, Mamie—Washington, D tm complaint of Van Buren a Co., of Notblim too largs or too IEHI9. Memphla. Tenn.. against the members at Fb.vnk It. IIl'RIV. C.. D"c. 15 20. Moall ror oar shop. All tbs Big Shows ass the Fine Bluff and Little Rock. Ark., for neg KICE Brothers — (Casto) Ixtwell, Mass., best tents and we make them. Bailoone and spots • le«'t In handling contracts, the secretary l»e<-. 15 20. In, trats of svery description mads to order UY.VN and KIchOeld—(Chase’s) Wash¬ Spoond'hand tents for sale. Write for partlcolars was lnstructe«l to take up the matter with ROUTES AHEAD, the respective members at Fine Bluff and ington. D. C.. Itec. 15-20. W. H. I.U8HBAUOM, SHANNONS, The (Harry Shannon, Little Rock. Rillboard foryonrtl^ tn«a would result in pic) Chbago, 111., Dec. 15-20. i-hargea lielng filed against them. WESTIttllD. Owen k Co.—(Empire) * (rder was issued to notify all members Cleveland, (t., Dec. 15-20. til ri'it aci-ept advertising contracts from Y.KCKL.AY and Bunnell—(Casto) Tjiw- the saner Medicine Co., of Findlay, O.. rence. Mass., Dec. 15-20. lH-ec. 14-'20: St. Joseph. 21-22; I.eaven- <(. J. Gude Company on a three months' worth. Kan., 23; Horton, 24. contract, because of the additional 5 per A DESFERATE Chance (1. W. Mltten- I'ent. discount, anti who waa complained hal. Mgr.)—Brot)klyn. N. Y'., Dec. 15-20; against by the U. J. Glide t'ompany. was ordered Instructed to fulfill the contract at New York City. 22 '27. , ^ his listed rate, less the commissions allowed .A DEVIL’S iJine (Jas F. Green, Mgr.) by the Association, or In the event of the — Martlnsburg, W. Va.. Djc. 17; Cham- 1 50 “ “ 20 “ .Mgr.)—Baltimore. Md., Dec. 14-20; Jersey 50 snnil rerreshment teuts. Clemens member to comply with these In¬ City. N. J., 22-27; Newark. 29-Jan. 3. structions, was cause for the Michigan As- ALASKA (Lincoln J. Carter’s)—New These Tents are in good condition. siKtation. of which he Is a member, to pre Y’ork Cltv. Dec. 15-20; Fall River, Masa., They are not mildewed or rotten, and fer charges against him. 25 '27; Franklin, Conn., 29; Woonsocket, ore fnlly roped, with and withont .All vouchers tsaiicd by the president and the secretary and the treasurer were ap¬ poles. Write ns for description and proved. price. In the appeal

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A JIOOSIEtt Daisy; Bessie Cllftons (O. GILLETTE, Wui., In “SlierU>ck Holmes” Harrisburg, IS; Reading, 19; Allentown, THE WHITE Slave—Moldle, Ala., De. H. Eldeo, Mgr.)-—Cedar Uaplds, la., Dec. (Charles Frohiuan, Mgr.) Philadelphia, 20. 16 17; New Orleans, La., ‘2‘2-‘27. 17; Clintun, 18; Moline, HI.. Hi; Kook Is¬ Pa.. Dec. 15-27. ONLY a Shop Girl .St. Louis, Mo., Dec. THE Sign of the Cross (Fred O. B^r land, 20; Spring Valley, 2J ; Kewanee, 25 ; (JENTRY Stock (Gentry A Gaffney, 21 27. ger. .Mgr) Richmond, Ind., I)e«-. 17 McConib, 20; Camp Point. 27. (J.YMEKEKPER ; Eastern; Smith O'Brien 0\'ER Niagara Fulls Pittsburg, Pa., Springfield, O., 18; Cincinnati. ‘22*27. A MOTHEU’S Heart—Auburn, Ind., Dec. IKowlaii A Clifford. Mgr.»—Cbambersburg, De<-. 1.5-20; McKe«*s|sirt. '22; t irt-ciiliurg, 23. THE SeaD-hllghta of a tSreat City lluf 22-27. Pa., D»*c. 18; Wluchesier, W. Va., 19; Mar- ON the Stroke of Twelve )C. H. Rumsey, falo, N. Y., 1.5-20. A LITTLE Outcast (0111 A I'ltzbngh, tiusbtirg, 20. Mgr.)— Kansas City. .Mo., l»«s". L'l 27. UNCLE Tom's Cabin; Stetson'a -Water Mgrs.)—Kansas Cltv, Mo., l*ec. 14-20. .Mgrs.) -Centralla. HI., Dec. 15-20. OLD Arkansaw (Nell F. l.liidsay. Mgr.) loo, la., IMS’. 18; Ctslar Rapida, 19; Du A KUINED Life (J. M. Ward & K. T. G.\i.L.\ND, Bertha (John J. itonnelly. —Susquehanna. Pa., De«". 18; (lllphant, buque, '20; Pola, 111., ‘23; Rockford, ‘2.5 Crescy, Mgrs.)—Chl<-ago. III.. Dec. 14-20. Mgr.)—Buffalo, N. Y. (Star). Dec. 15-'20; 19; Berwick, 20; Bloomsburg. ‘22; Milton, Sterling, '26; Davenport, la., ‘27: Risk ALLEN, Viola, In “The Eternal City” Baltimore, Md. (Academy), 22-27. 23; Is'wisbiirg, 25; Danville, 27; Leistnon, Island, HI., ‘28; .Mollue, 29; Washington, (Liebler & Co., Mgrs.)—New York City, .lARRICK Theater Co. (W. P. Taylor. 29: Harrisburg, 30. l>ec. 8, indef. Mgr.) - - Massena, N. Y., Dec. 15-20; Mad¬ OUR New Yllnlster (Miller A Conyers, UNCLE Tom's Cabin; Stetson’s No. I AUIZONA tJ. II. Palser, Mgr.)—Phlla rid. N. Y., 22 •27. Mi.rs.)- Utica, N. Y.. Dec. 17-18; Scran¬ (T. W. Washburn. .Mgr)—Morristown, N delphla. Pa., Dec. 8-20. G.YMEKEEPER; Western; Thomas J. ton. Pa., 25; Binghaiiiton, N. Y'., 26-27; J., l*e<". 18; l.Niver, 19; F^stoD. Ps., 20; AT Cripple Creek—Brooklyn, N. Y’., Dec. Smith (Rowland & Clifford, Mgrs.)—Mo- Mnhony City. Pa., 29; Mt. 4'armel. 30. Madison, N. J., 22: Summit, 23; Orange] l.'>-20. berly. Mo.. D-c. 17; Fayette, 18; Bo«>nes- PAGE. Mabel (H. F. Wllard A Co.. 24 25 : Trenton. 26 27 ; New Brunswick. 29 AT the Old Cross Uuads (Arthur C. Als¬ vllle, 19; Sedalla. 20. Mgrs.)—Augusta. Ga.. Dec. 15-'20; Bruns¬ UNCLE Tom's Cabin I Brownlee A ton, Mgr.)—Kansas (’Ity, Mo., Dec. 14-20. HOLI.AND. .Mlldre«l. In “The Lily and wick. 22-27 ; Savannah. ‘29-Jab. 3. Reeit's) Van Etten, N. Y.. l>ee. 17; Far ACROSS the Desert (K. Honimel, Mgr.) the Prince” (Edward C. White, Mgr.)— PENNSYLVANIA. iPnver, Col,, Dec. 14 mer, 18; Ovid, 19; Gorham, '20; Victor. —Winnipeg, Man.. Dec. 17-20. olean, N. Dec. 17: Hornelsvllle, 18; 20; Idaho Springs, 22; Central City, 23; 22 : Phel|>a. ‘23. A .MOTHER’S Heart -Ashland, O., Dec. Elmira, 19; Corning. 20. t'rlpple Creek. 25; Pueblo, 26; l4t Junta, VAN DYKE, Eaton (C. Mack, Mgr ) I 17; tipper Sandusky, 18; Plqua, 19; Li¬ HOWARD, Hall, lu “Tlte Man Who 27 : Grand Bend. Kan., '29. Peru, Bid.. Dh-. 22'27 ; Elkhart, *29 Jau. 3 Darerl” (Henry Piersm, Mgr.)—Milwau¬ ma, 20. PEDDLER'S Claim (H. B. Marks, Mgr.) VERNON SUH-k (BenJ. 11. Vernon, Mgr 1 BENNETT-Moulton Co. (Geo. K. Robin kee. Wls.. Dec. 14-20. — Saginaw, Mich.. Dec. 16; Port Hunm, WIEDKMAN'S Big Show (Willis Bsss, son. Mgr.)—Springfield, Mass., Dec. 15- HEART of Maryland (David Belasco, 17; Jackson, 18; North Baltimore, O., 19; •Mgr) Prono, Utah, De<-. 15 21; 1‘ark 20; Stamford, Conn., 2:1-27. -Mgr.)—St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 14-20. Findlay. 20. City, 22 28. IIIDIIEN Crime i Eugene Spofford, Gen. BRESKORD, Henry tJ. .1. Coleman, PIKE Theater Co. (David Hunt. Mgr.)— WAY" l8>m'n East; Eastern—Kau Claire, Mgr.)—Santa Cruz, Cal., D^c. 18; San Mgr.) — Roch<*ster, N. V., l>ec. 15-17; Syra¬ Cincinnati, O.. indef. Wls., l»ec. 2,5; Faribault, .Minn., 26; Blue .lose, 20-21; Fresno, 2."); Stockton, 27; San cuse, 18-20. PRICE of Honor—Newark, N. J., Dec. Earth City, 27. Francisco, 28-.Tan. 3. HACKETT, Jas. K.', In “The Crisis,” 15-20. WHEN the Bell Tolls (Travers Vale, B.YRBARA Frletchle (Mary Elizabeth New York Cltv, l»ec. 1 27. (JI’EEN of the Highway; Walllck's (W. Mgr.) Akron, O., Dei-. 18 20; Port Clin Forbes; Scott Seaton, Mgr.)—Sparta, Wls., HOWARD ItORSET (F. E. Blanchard, MOJowan, Mgr.)—London. Ont., Dec. 17; ton. 21; Findlay. '25; Fremont, 26; Alli¬ l>ec. 17; Toma, 18; Wausan, 19; Fon du Mgr.)—Slstersville, W. Va.. Dec. 15-27. Woislstock. 18; Brantford, 19; Hamilton. ance, 28 ; Salem, 29. Lac, 25; Green Bay, 20; Oshkosh, 27; ilEARTS of Oak (William B. Grass. ‘20: Baltimore, 22. YORK Stale Folka Washington, Dec. Sheboygan, 28; Appleton. 39. Mgr.)—Billings. Mt.nt.. Dec. 17; Fargo, ROBERTS. Florence (Belasco A Hall. 15 27. BYRNE Bros., “Eight Bells” show (.Tohn X. D., 18-25; Winnipeg, Man., 26-27; Mgrs.)—Spokane, Wash., Dec. 15-20; Seat¬ WALSH, Blanche, In “The Daughter of F. Byrne, Prop.)—Elizabeth, N. J., Dec. Grank Forks, N. D., 29. tle. 21-Jan. 3. Hamilear" (Wagenhals A Kemper, Mgrs ) 18-19; New Brunswick, 20; Philadelphia, HANiXlRD, Charles B. (F. Lawrence RYAN. Daniel (W. S. Bates, Mgr.)— —Montreal, Can., Dec. 15 20. I'a., 22 27. 17; Guthrie. 18 ; Winfield, Kan., 19; Wich¬ Salem. Mass.. Dec. 1.5-20; l4kwrence, 22- WILI...AR1>, Katherine, in “The Power BINGHAM, Amelia, In “A Modern Mag¬ ita, 20; Hutchinson, 22; Emporia, 2:<; 27; North Adams. '29-Jan. 3. Behind the Throne" (KdwanI C. White, dalen” (Percy Weadon, Mgr.)—New York Abilene, 24 ; Topeka, 25; Ottawa, 26; St. ROBERTS. Gertrude (Harry C. Arnold, Mgr.) Sioux City, la., Dec. 17; Omaha, City, Dec. 15-20. Joseph. Mo.. 29; Atchinson, Kan. 30. Mgr.)—Oakland. Me., Dec. 15-17; Nor- Neb., 18; Nebraska City, 19; St. Jb City, Dec. 15-'20. fie Ellsler: Frank 1,. Perley, Mgr.) Altoo¬ BONNAlR Price (Wm. N. Smith, Mgr.) — (Frank /azzolo. Mgr.)—Portland, Ore., SM'EET Clover—Buffalo, N. Y., Dec. 15 na, Pa, tb-c. 17; Johnstown, is; I'nltsi ('leveland, Tenn., Dac. 15-27 ; Athens, Tenn., Drc. 14-20; Astoria, 22; Oregon City, 23; 20. town. 19; t'l-nnellsville, I’tt; Parkersburg, 18-20; Knoxville, 22-27. Salem, 24; Albany, 25; Eugene, 36; Rose- SWEET Clover -lP»ton. Mass., Dec. 15- W. \a., 25; .Marietta, O., 26; Wheeling. COOK-CHURCH Stock Co. (II. W. Tay burg. Cal., 27; Chlcao, 29; Sacramento, 20; Warren. I’a.. '22; Titusville. 23; New W. Va.. 27. lor. Mgr.)—Brockton, Mass., Dec. 8-20. 30-31. castle. 24; Uniontown, '25; McKeesport, 26; CASTLE Square Stock Co. (W. B. Sher¬ JAMES Buys in Missouri (Frank Gaz Meadville. 27 ; Toronto. Ont. 28. MUSICAL. man, Mgr.)—Chatham. Ont., Dec. 15-20; zolo. Mgrs. (--Cincinnati. O.. Dec. 14-20; SHORE Acres (William B. tSraas. Mgr.) Port Huron, Mich., 22-27. lndiana|H>lis, ind., 25-27; Columbus, O.. - Santa Barbara. Cal.. Dec. 18; Wation- .A Rl'N.AW.AV Girl- Washington, Dr<- L5 l*tt; Toronto, 22 27. CARTER, Mrs. Leslie. In “Du Barry” 29-31. vllle. 19; Oakland. ‘26-21: Santa Rosa. 22- .A NIGHT ou Broadway (Murray A (David Belasco, Mgr.)—Boston, Mass., Dec. KIXG Dramatic (I,ou Beasley; X. .\p- '25; Santa Cruz. ‘26; San JoS4'. ‘27 28; Stock Mack's* Iteuver, Col., Itec. 14 20 15-27. pell. Mgr.)—Fairfield. Mass., I)ec. 15 25. ton. 29; Lme. 3tt. CHASE, Lister; Theater Northern KARltOLL. Dot; (J. C. Welsh, Mgr.) — SHIRLEY', Miss Jessie (Harry W. Smith, A CtH NTHY GIBL New York. N. Y . Dec. 15. Indef. (Glenn F. Chase, Mgr.)—Bralnerd, Minn., Naugatuck, Conn., Dec. 15-17; Westfield, Mgr.)—Nevada City. I»ec. 15-22. Dec. 15-20. 18 20. SIDETR.ACKED (Janies F. Fulton. Mgr.) lllBMtKE Chicago Alarine Band Orches CARVER Stock (Harry T. Webb, Mgr.)— KIXG of Detectives (Sullivan, Harris A —Butte. Mont.. Dec. 14 17; S|Mikane, Wash., tra I Hen .A Hall, .Mgr. 1 Indiana, Pa . Flint, Mich., Dec. 15-20. Woods)-—Cleveland. O., De<-. 1.5-20. 22 24 ; Walla M alla, ‘25. I*ec 17. Wasliltiglon. 18; I*tttshiirg. 19, CALIFORNIA (Bronson t Norworth, KIXG of Tramps; la-my J. French's STIRLING. Alma (Stirling A Comell. Motiotigaliela City, 2. BriBIttMASTEII tW. P. Cullen. Mgr 1 (XINVICT’S Daughter; Eastern (Geo. KH)XAPE1) m New York (Barney Gil¬ l.akewiMHl, N. J.. Dec. 1.5 20. Spritiglirld. Mo., Dec. 17; Carthage, is. Samuels; Wesley B. Schram, Mgr.)—To¬ more)— D^droit, Mich., Dec. 14 20. TWO Sisters (HIckney A Wamlngton. WeUi city. 19; Joplin, 26; Kanaas City, ronto, Ont., Dec. 15-20. KYLE, Howard (E. T. Sackett. Mgt.) — Mgrs.)—Kene. N. H.. Dec. 17: Hinsdale, ‘22 24 : Burlington, la., 25. CIRCUMSTANTIAL Evidence (Fred D. Asheville. N. (’., Dei-. 18; Salsbury, 19; 18; Bellows Falls, Vt., 19; Brattleboro, BUTLER, Helen May, and Her l,adles' Fowler, Mgr.).—Haverstraw. N. Y., Dec. Gaffney, 20; Charlotte, 22; Greenltoro, 23 ; 20. Military Ban DOWN and Up; Eastern; Heckman MANXERING, Mary, in “The Stubborn Scott. 22; ijiwrence. 25; St. Joseph. Mo., CAS I'LE S4|iiare 0|>era I Henry W. Sav¬ Brothers ((Jeorge M. Perry, Mgr.)—Wells- ness of (ieraldlne" (Frank McKee, .Mgr.) ‘26; Topeka, Kan., 27: Eoiincll Bluffs, la., age. Algr.l Chbago, HI , Itec. 8 Jan SI. vllle, O., Dec. 17; Alliance, 18; Beaver —New Y’ork City, Dec. 8, Indef. '29; Llnc»dn. Neb., 30; Fremont. 31. CAAIKRON Grat-e 0|>era (A. R. Roat. Falls, Pa., 19; Youngstown. O., 20. MURl’HY, Joseph, in “Shaun Rhue” and 'TEN Nights in a Bar Ke<'. ‘1.5 ‘21 ; Toronto, 2‘2 28. 28-Jan. 4. MISSISSIPPI (A. H. Kerns, Mgr.) — TWO Little Waifs (Lincoln J. Carter'll DANIELS, Frank, lu “Alisa HInipllcIty" DAVID Caruth (Porter J. White)— Newark, O.. Dec. 17; Coshocton, 18; Mil tittawa. Can., Dec. 18-20; Montreal, 22- (KIrke La Shetle. Algr.) Kansas City, Frankfort, Ind., Dec. 25; Portland, 26; lersburg. 19; Canton, 20. 27 ; Toronto. 20-Jan. 3. Iiec. 1.5 17; Omaha, Neb., 19 26. Hartford City. 2 ( ; Marlon, 29; Decatur, MONTANA Outlaw (liavld M. Hartford; 'rilE Heart of Chicago (Lincoln J. Car EA’IL Ere (Chas H Yale and Sidney 30; Muncle, 31. Warmer A Altman, Mgrs.)—Washington, ter'sl — lIolKiken. N. J.. Dec. 18-20; Ibiter- H Ellis. Mgra.) Green Bay, Wla., De»-. EMPIRE Theater Stock, In “The Wilder¬ D. C.. Dec. 15-20. son. 22-24 ; Ellzalteth. 25-27 ; Allentown, 30. 17; onhktNth. IS; Fon du l..ar. 19; Madl ness” (Charles Frohman, Mgr.)—Washing¬ MANTELL, Robert; “The Dagger and THE Darkest Hour (Lincoln J. Carter's) Mltl, 26. ton, D. C., 15-20. the Cross (M. W. Hanley, Mgr.)—Kanka¬ Grafton. W. Va.. Dec. 17; Clarksburg. FLoltOiNtllA ; Western (Fisher A By- EDWARDS, Charles F.; stock (Sam kee, Ind., Dec. 22; Elgin. HI., 23: Janes 18; Parkersliiirg. ‘25; New I,exlngton, 29; ley, Mgrs.) I'opeka, Ksn.. Dec. 22; St. Carlton, Mgr.)—Monongabela, Pa., Dec. 15- ville, 24; Madison, 26; Racine, Wls., 27; I. ancaster. O.. 30. J(Me|ili, AIo., 23; Lincoln. Neb., 24; Oma 20. Milwaukee, 28-Jan. 4. THE Eleventh Hour: Eaalem (Lincoln ha. 25. FISKE, Mrs., In “Mary of Magdala” MARUlWE, Julia, In “The Cavalier” .1. Carter’s) Council Bluffs. la.. Dec. 21; FI,oi{oD IRA, the New York (Fisher A (Harrison Grey Fiske, Mgr.)—New York, (C. B. Dillingham, Mgr.)—New Y'ork (Tty, Sioux Falls. 2.5; I,e Mars. 26; Sioux City, Ryley. .Mgrs 1 Cleveland, O., D^. 15 26 Dec. 8, indef. Dec. 8. indef. 27 : Siwncer, 29 ; Kslervllle, 30. GRAI Grand Opera (Maurice Urau. FOR Her Children's Sake; Sullivan, Har¬ MARKS Bros.; (Mary A. Bell; R W. THE Eleventh Hour; Southern (Lincoln Algr.l .New York, N. Y’., I»ec. 15; Indef. ris & Woods (Bernard Thornton, Mgr.)— Marks, Mgr.)—Oswego, N. Y., Dec. 22-27; J. Carter's) Brookvllle, O., Dec. 17 ; Ijiw GH.MAN, AUltelle. In “The Mocking Philadelphia, Pa., Dec. 15-20. Rome, N. Y.. 29-Jan. 3. rcnceliurg. 25; Uising Sun, ‘26; Carrollta , Nov. 24-Dec. 20. THE Scoiit'l Kevenge lliiffalo, N. Y'., Dec 1.5‘26 wanee, 24 ; Streater, 25. MARKS Bros (Joe Marks, Mgr.)—Brant¬ r>ec. 1.5 20. HELD. Anna. In “The Little Duchess" FARRELL-Vessle Co. (Walter Fane, ford, Dec. 15-20; Ixndon, 22-Jan. 3. THE Gambler's Daughter Albany, N. Y.. 1F. Zlegfeld, Jr., AlgrJ- St. IiOiils, Mo., Mgr.)—Tulser, I. T., Dec. 17; Claremore, MANSFIELD, Richard (Mr. Frederlch. Dec. IK'iO; Rochester. 22 24; Syracuse, Dec. 15 20; Nashville, 'Tena., 22‘23; Mem 18; Miami, 19; Weir City, Kan., 20; Mo- Bus. Mgr.)—Boston, Mass., I>ec. 18-Feb. 1. '2.5 27 ; Springfield. Mass., 2(t 31 ; New Ha phis. Tenn., 24 25. berlj. Mo., 22-27. NEILI,. James—Salt Lake City, Dec. 15 ven. .Isn. 13. IN.N'ES and Ills Band (Kd K. Gusman. FOR Her Sake; E. J. Carpenter's (Joseph 17; Los Angeles, Cal., 21 Feb. 14. THE Cafle King Buffalo, N Y., Dec. Algr.l Colorado Springs, Col.. Dec. 17: 22 27. Iji Jiints, mat., and Trinidad, 18; l-iss Pilgrim, Mgr.)—Frankfort. Kan., Dw. 18; NOIKlDY’S Claim (C. A, Holden, Mgr.) TRACY' the Diitlsw (Frank A. Small, Vegas, N. Al , 19; Santa Fe, mat., and Horton, 19; Atcblnson, 20; Clay Center, —Oneida. N. Y., Dec. 17 ; Utica, 18; Her Mgr.) Chicagfi. III., I»ec. 21 Jan. 3. Albuquerque, ‘20 21-22; Warsege, 23; Peabody, 24; Manhat¬ kimer, 19; Troy. 20 22: lyondon. Can., THELMA (Aiden Benedict. Mgr.) — Kli.TIES' Band (Cameron Brown, Own tan, 25 ; Herrington, 26; Abilene, 27 ; Coun¬ 24-25; Hamllt">n. 26 27; Baunteford, 28-'29. cil Grove, 28-29, Brownwrsal. Tex.. Dec. 17; Dublin,, 18; er and President of Tout ; T. P. J. Power, NIGHT IP-fore (Tirlstmas (Burt A Nl- Abilene, 19; Cisco, 20; Weatherford, 23. Director of Toiiri- Detroit, Mich., Dec. FOR lyove and Honor (Ed. W. McDowell, coall. Mgrs.)—Toledo. ()., Dec. 14-20. THE .Man from Sweden IE. K. Martin, 15 21 : Chicago, HI., 22 ‘28 Mgr.)—Providence, R. I., Dec. 22-27. OLD llomestead; Denman Thompsem's Mgr.) - Kwwsnee, 111., Dec. 17; Galesburg, KING Dodti; Eastern (Henry W. Rav¬ GLASGOW Stock Clo. (Joe Q. Glasgow, (Frank Thompson A W. 1. Kilpatrick, 18; Aurora, 19; Ottawa, 20; South (Virago, age, Mgr.)—Findlay, (>., Dec. 17: THBu, Mgr.)—Warren, O., Dec. 23 27. Mgrs.)—York, Pa., Dec. 16; Lancaster, 17; 25. 18; Fremont, 10; Ann Arbor, Mich., 2J. THE BILLBOARD 17

KIN<} I>«xl<': W«item (Henry W. 8«t- HDOSlFHt Girl (Gua Coban and Kate coin. Neb., Dec. 15-20; Wichita, Kan.. 22- Ix>nl8vllle—Falls City B. P. (3o. (Lexington), a){<‘, M»{r.)—Wan Antonio, Tei., D.*c. 17: Wataec. 17; Batavia. ROVING Bill's Gypsy Camp (W. J. Bangor—’Thomaa W. Burr, 47 Hammond. Mtcr. I l‘hlla(lelplila, l‘a., I>ec. I.l, Indef. IH; IxM'kport, 19; Niagara Falls, 20. Armstreng, Mgr.).—Fort Worth, Tex., Dec. Bath—Edwin L. liinmons. 33 Lincoln st. Ellaw'ortb—Elleworth Bill Posting Co. r()|,I..\l(|i'S Aiiatrallan Jiirrnlle Opera IRISH Pawnbrokers (Jec. 31. Mgr.) —Seattle, Wash., Dec. 14 20; Taco¬ TEETS BROS.’ SHOW—Moultrie. la.. .xKYKS. Jerome, In The llllllonaire” ma, 21-23. Dec. 18: Sloenim. 19; Pavo. 20; Barwick, MABTLAND. iKIaw ic KrIaiiKer, Mitra.)—Kuffalo, N. L.V Itell Comedy—Montrose, Pa.. Dec. 22 ; Sunset. 23 ; Coolldge, 24 ; TbdmasTlIIe, Baltimore—John H. Jones, 238 S. Mount at., cor. ^ , I lee. l."V-20.* 15-17: .Mlahoiipen. 1H-2(I. .McHenry st. S.VN TOY Baltimore, .Md.. Dec. 15-20. MY Friend From Arkanaaw (Robert WOOD the Wizard—Enroote West Coast Baltimore—John J. Sterner. 1741 E. Lombard. Eavton—John R. Thompson. SII(»\V ClItL (K. K. nice, Mkc.)—Boe- Sherman. Mgr.)—Maraball. Tex., Dec. 17; of Mexico. 1, n. MaKa.. De<-. 15, Indef. Texarkana. Ark., 18; Arkadelphia, 19; MASSACHUSETTS. SI’l.TAN of Hiilu (Henry W. Savage, Hot Springs, 20. Attleboro—Abel W. Gilson. 12 Holman at. McI'aI D.-;N S Flats (Thoa. R. Henry, I'l-eK I B4alon. Maxa., Dec. 127. Beverly—Luther Caboon. 44 Cabot st. Mgr.) -Chicago, HI., Dec. 14.2(); Cleveland, S.YI.LY In Our Alley (Oeorge IV. I.,ed- Boston—J. Donelly’s Sons. 7 Knapp st. O. 22 27. List of Distributors. Boston—R. D. I.eonard. 228 Tremont st. erer. .Mgr. I IbMton, Ylaaa., I>ec. 1.5, Indef. OWE.N. William; “The Scho. 1 for Scan¬ Brockton—W. F. Gurney, 12 Elbridge place. .si.F.FriNO Beauty and the Beaat (Klaw dal" (Matt. Sheeley, Mgr.)—Itcriln, Wla., Brockton—John V. Carter, 288 Belmont st. A Krianger, Mgra.)—rhiladeipbla, l‘a., 7Am iitt it t0 mil dutribmtort in gomd tinnd- Fall River—Chas. A. Page. 1101 Plymouth. Itec. 17; Ibaver Dam, 1h; Watertown, 19; Itx- 15, Indef. I.awrenoe—I. S. Worcester. 246 Eseex st. NantMton. 2(>; (tshkoah, 2.5; Marengo, HI., Mg. Name* inttrud tvtry tstut Jbr $4.00 /er TIIK I'rlnce of Pllsen (Henry W. Sav l/owell—Chas. L. Lowe, 201 Mlddl^x st. 29; lU-lvIdere, 30. age. Mgr.)—lUu t'lalre. Wla., Dec. 17: paar, S linut m mmuik for $8.00 /re /roe, tvtry Newburyport—W. A. A S. M. Noyes. OTHER People's Money: Msy Sargent Went Superior, IH; Duluth, Minn., 10 20. »tk*r fswsA $3J)0 pmr ymar, one* » month $L00 /«r Taunton—A. B. White. 45 Cohanet st. (K. L. Johnson, -Mgr.)—.Missoula, Mont., Taunton—Lincoln A Fields Advertising 0>. TIIK Silver Sllpiier New York City, Itec. 22; Phlllpsburg, 23; Butte, 25-27; ranr. l>ec. 15, Indef. MICHIGAN. Boulder. 29. TIIK (tefender (.K. 11 Chamberlain, Albion—W. C. Eslow. PAY''D».N Slaters Comedy (J. M. Mont¬ Mgr I New Y’ork, I>ec. 15-20. ALABAMA. Alpena—R. Nolan, US White st. gomery. Mgr.)--Selma. Ala.. I»ec. 1.5-20. WILBI'R Opera Co. (W. H. Kullwood, Clayton—B. F. Valentine. .4nn Arbor—C3iaa. Strong, 2(W E. Huron st. PECK'S Bad Boy; Northern (L. J. Benton Harbor—Fye A Shall. 289 High sL Mgr. I Manafleld. O.. Dec. 15 20: Erie, French. Mgr. and Frop.) La Marr, Mo., ABIZOMA. (*heboygan—A. J. Finn. .54 Duncan ave. I*a.. 22 27. Itec. IS; Pierce City. 19; Columbus, 20; I'boenix—rboenlx B. P. Co., lOl N. Center at. Detroit—Bondy Diet. Agency. Shelby at. IVII.So.N. Francla. In "The Toreador" (tswego, Kan.. 22; Wler (Tty, 23; Chero¬ AKKANSA8. Hancn<'k—Jas. W. Troyer, Box 197. < Nixon A /.linnierman, Mgra.)—Boaton, Jackson—W. R. Solomon. 115 Michigan st. kee. 24 ; IHttHburg. 2.5; West Mineral, 26. Camden—L. F. Agee. .Maaa., I>ec. 1 20 Kalamazoo—J. E. McCarthy, 108 Portage. RttY.kL Lilliputians (Gus HIH's)—Louis¬ Conway—J. F. Clark. Box 92. IVIHTNKY (*pera In “When Johnny Otiego—Frank M. Denel. ville, Ky., Itec. 15-'20; St. Louis, Mo., 22- Hot Springs—A. W. Thomas. 224)4 Central xve. Owosso—B. F. Darling, Distributing Agency. • •.«me« Marching Home" (Fred Whitney, CAUFORXIA. Saginaw—E. D. Moore. 334 N. 7th st. Mgr ( New Y'ork City, Dec. 15, Indef. STATKR'S Comedians (C. J. Llonell. Ijnm Angeles—Ixw Angeles BIU Posting Co. MINNESOTA. Mgr.). South McAlister, Ind. Ter, Dec. I.OS Angeles—F. W. Sablobl. Austin—P. H. Zender A Co., 406 Mill at. MINSTRELft. 15 20. I os .\ngeles—Wllshlre Posting Co. Duluth—J. W. Palmer. SIHtTI.ESS Town (Gus Hill's)—Boston, Oakland—W. F. Bliss. l)lst. Agency. 471 9th st. B.YUl.OM' A Wllaon'a (I.4wrence Barlow, MISSISSIPPI. Mgr.) MIMe^erllle, Oa.. I>ec. 10: Coving Mass.. Dec. 15'20; Providence, K. 1., 22- Oakland—William B. Porter. 408 10th st. San Frsnrisro—Owens, Vsmey A Green. Corinth—W. E. Patton. Box 164. ton, 20; Atlanta, 22: Marietta, 23: Cartera 27 THE Smart Set (Gua HlB's)—Montreal San l.uls Obispo—Harry Gear. Yazoo City—H. C. Hlnlck. vine. 24 Santa Monica—t.oa Angeles Bill Posting Co. FIKI.D.S. Al. G. Portamouth. O., Dec. Can.. Itec 1.5*20; (tttawa. 22; Kingston, MISSOUBI. CANADA. 10. Chllllcothe, 17: Waahington, C. 11.. '25; Belleville, '20; Hamilton, 27; Djtrolt, Columbia—Jas. M. Sbnits. 210 Union st. 2H. I*e Soto—John I.insley Downer. IX \. F. Morris, manager. 10 Lefeuvre Block, Van¬ couver. B. C. Kansas City—Jos. Reid. 14 E. Missouri ave. GItK.YT Barlow Mlnatrela (J. .k. Coburn. rN('LE Jiah Spruceby. Eastern (Dane B l-enlB. Mgr.).—Elizabeth, N. Y.. Dec. 18- Montreal—C. J. T. Tliomas. Box 112H. Stanberry—J. H. Patterson. Box 301. Mgr I Grenada. MUa , I»ec. 10; Holly 20 Ottawa. Ont.—.\lex. Jacques, 116 Osgood ft. NEBRASKA. Springa. 17; Oxford. IH; Fulton. Ky.. 10 W.kRD A Yokes. In "The Head WaHeri’ COLOBADO. Hastings—M. M. Irwin. GIDKONS (Harry F Curtla. Mgr.»—St. (E. It. Stair, Mgr.)—Cincinnati, O.. Dee. Lincoln—F. C. Zehrong, 1145 O st. Joaeph. Mo., Itec. Il-IH; Atchlna<«. Kan., .\»pen—John B. I.edan. 14 ‘20. NEW HAMP8HIBE. 10; Topeka. 2<»; I'alolu, 22 I*enver—Currsn Co.. 172S Ijiwrence st. I.e»dTllle—John Colman. 2c. 17; Na|>a. IH: Santa Roaa, NEW JEB8ET. BURLESQUE. COHKECTICTJT. 1!*; Woodland. 20; Sacramento, 21: Free- Camden—Bill Posting Sign Co. no. 23; (Hikland. 24 25; Auburn. Neb. 20. AMERICAN Bvrlestiuers (W B. Wataon. New Hartford—.\rthur Cadoret. Hackensack—Hackensack Bill Posting Co. HI HKNRV'S Spartanabiirg. S. C.. Dec. Mgr.t—New York Clty^ Dec. 1.V20. New Haven—New Haven B. P. Co., 140 Meadow. Hoboken—Hoboken Bill Posting Cx). Norwalk—J. F. Buxton. HI; .kahvtlle, N C. 17; Hickory. IH. BOWERY Bnrleequera (Hurtlg A Lea Newark—E. M. Slocomb. 389 Market at. Waterbury—J. A. Neef. Box 1058. Paterson—Paterson Bill Posting Oo., 5 Rampo. gl lM.AN A W.kl.I.S- Imiierlal Little mon's)—Milwaukee. Wls., Itee. 14 20. B. Alford. 271 Cooper st. Elmira—Chas. F. Berry. 160 Sullivan at. \(m:kI,‘S iJohn W Y’lStel. Mgr.)—Dan EMPIRE Show (Jnle Delmar, Mgr.) — .ktlanla—IMw. Bridger. eoS Temple Cotirt. Fnlton—Wm. Cook, Lock Box 41. burv. C. nn. !»«• in. FlahkIIL N. Y , 17; Columbus. ().. Itec. 15 ‘20. Columbus—Edw. Bridger (address Atlanta). Gainesville—H. Hnlen. B. P. V. Dlst. Co. Feekxklll. IH. HIGH Rollers (A. 11. Woodhlll. Mgr.)— Savannah—J. E. Campos. 220 Whitaker st. Gloveravllle—Olln S. Sntllff, 62 Orchard at. Cincinnati. (Y.. Itec. 14-20. ILLINOIS. Glens Falls—A. M. Cheeaebro, 91 Sonth st. J kcK S Sam T.. Own (Mabel Hazleton. .\nrors—B. Marvin A Son. Hudson—Robert M. Terry, 305 Warren st. FARCECOMEOY. Mgr ( Fort Smtth. Ark.. Itec. 17: I*ine IVHeville—I.. E. Tiemspn. .508 S. High st. Jamestown—Castner A Co. lllnff. IS; Uttle Rock. 19; Texarkana. '20. Csrllnvine. Macoupin County—J. Turner, I-ockport—Staata’ BIU posting and Dlat. Co. AI.PIBiNSF. and Gaaton (Goa nill'a)— IRWIN S MAJESTICS, Fred.—Brooklyn. ’'entrails—Jos. E. Helfter, 106 E. Broadway, Middletown—Tlios. Kaln. 88 South at. Newark. N. J . I»ec 22 27. ('hlcago—John .V. Clough, 42 River st. Niagara Falls—Mrs. C. Clayton, 21 Thomas at. S. Y. Itec. 15 27 Ggdienatmrg—E. M. Bracy. A THoKorGIIBRF.D Tramp*. Eaatem IVanvIIle—Frank P. Myers. KNICKERBOCKER Bnrleaqners. Rcbles Oleaii—The Olean BUI Posting Co. IVi-stnr—William Mntton. .826 Colfax st. < Kimer Waltera and Frank M. Morgan. (Louis Rohle. Mgr )—Newark. N. Y.. Dec Oneida—Allen G. Stone. East St. I.onla—11. H. IVemar. Mgra ) nilladelphiB. Pa . Dec. 1,5 20. L5 '20 : Faterson. ‘22 27. Oiieonta—.4. L. Canlklns. Evanston—.Vmerican B. P. Co. (CTilcago). A THoRiH'GHBRKD Tramp; Weatem KINGS and Queeni. Burlesque (L. B Oswego—Jos, .4. Wallace. I.tncoh*—Hnoeer Adv. Co., 610 Bniadway. (Kimer Wallera and Wlllta Ibinlap, Mgra.) Markav. Mgr.)—Hennesey. Okla.. Dec. 17; Rncbeater—Frank J. Fisk. 67 North at. Lincoln—W. K. Maxwell. 113 Kickapoo at. F.nld. IH: .Arkansas ('Ity. 20. Rochester—J. K. Stroyer. 278 E. Main st. Siwmcer. la. I»ec. 17, Ft. Dodge, 18; Metropidis—William E. Ware, Rome—.4. W. Joplin. 116 First st. D • Molnea. 10 20 MERRY Maidens—Buffalo, N. Y.. Dec. vtollne—R. H. Tayljr, care Windsor Hotel. Salamanca—C. R. Gibson. A MH.I.KiNAIRK Tramp; Eaatem (El 14 20; T-tronto. 22 27 Normal—Olllon A Fi>gle. IIW Towns. Syracuse—Geo. C. Castner, 221 Montgomery, nier and Geo D Waltera, Mgra )--Mt MtstM.IGHT Maids—Cleveland. O.. PcHitlae—l.ee Collins. 112 E. Reynolds st. IHx- 14'20; Buffalo. N. Y.. 21-27. Tonawanda—Whitmler A Fllbrlck. Sterling. Kv., I>ec 17 ; Clarleetoa. W. Va.. IDAHO. I'llca—C. Herman Schrader, 63 Nellson at. NEW York Stars—C'hb ago. Ill . Dec. 15 lit; St. Mary*. 20 Boise—R. G. Sitauldlng. 126 E. Bannock at. Whitehall—S. Ijimphron, Box 132. A MH.I.KiNAIRF. Tramp; Weatem ‘20 Yonkers—W. L. MUdrum A Co. INDIANA. • Kimer Waltera and Ijiwrenre Ruaaell. NITW R.'vals. Clark's (F S Clark. Mgr ) New 5'ork CItv. IVc 15 '20. NEVADA. Mgra t Tavloravllle. 111. I»ec. 17; Clin BatesTllle--B.xtesvlIle .advertising Co. FARISIAN Widows (I-. Lawrence Virginia City—John H. Dunlap, Box 24. ton. IH; Lincoln. 10; I*ana. 20 Itlooiulnglon—L. E. Krenger, lOo College sve. Weber Mgr.) — Baltimore. Md . Ttec. 1.5 2, B. Csrpenter, .52.5 S. Main st. Elixaheth City—R. E. Black. Box 38. Itenimr. 10; McKinney. 2*); Corrlcana. 22; REILLY A Woods (Frank D. Bryan. Evan^TlIle—Evansville Dlatrlbutlng Co., 317 Up- Greenslioro—Dr. J. W. Griffith. Daltaa. 2.5 Mcr.I nttaburg. l*a . (Dwucspei I»ec. H l-er First st. NORTH DAKOTA. i Ft. Wayne—W. II. Case. 24 X. Miner st. \ 111 NClI of Kera Co.: Iloyt'a (Gna ■2(»; Cincinnati. O.. (People's) 2127. Wahpeton—B. M.'Buckminster. Ibiihner. Mgr ( Biiahnell. 111.. Dec. 17 . TIGFR Lillies Rochester. N Y.. Dec Greeiicastle—John W. Cooper, 24-26 S. Indiana. OHIO. Mt Sterling. IH; GreenDeld. 10; F,a8t St Ilammoml- Frank E. Gero. 1.5 20 Boston. Mass. '20*27. Hartford <*lty—Cbaa. W. .kliliott. Box 16.5. l.oiiia. 20; .\li>n. 21; Jeraeyvllle, 2.; Tay TttFSY Turvv Burlcsquers— Boston. .4kmn—Bryan A Co.. 125 S. Main st. JeffcrsoOTllle^—I.. H. Ramsey. I.extngton. Ky. lorvllle, *23; .kttica. Ind. '.M; I.afayette, Mass. l»cc 15‘20'; New York. *22 Jan. 3 Rellefontalne—Union Adv. Co.. 116 S. Main at. I afayetle—I sfsyette Rill Posting and Dlst. Co. Bowling Green—.4. H. Yonker. 1.3 W. Wooster. I'TitFI.XNS tT. W Dinkins. Mgr.) — Ijifayette^-48«ers House Bill Posting Co. Bneyrus—F. R. Myers. 236 N. Spring at. AKKRSTRoYI Cornedv Beliefootalne. Brooklvn N. Y . Dec. 1.5 27. I aporte—W. C. Miller. 62U Main st. Canton—M. C. Barber. Grand Opera House. pera House B. P. and Dial. (3o. Ftndlay—P. B. Oliver. CdNRttY A Macka Comedlana (P. P I’ortland—Geo. B. Sebrlng. Ironton—If. C. Crossley, 100 N. Fifth ft. • ’raft. Mgr) l5edmont. W Va.. Dec. 15 B.M'SCHFR Carnival Co. (.\. C. Bansch- S«»uth Bend—J. N. S«-hwartx. Box 369. Ixvndon—W. F. Kelley. 2u South Fork. Pa . 22 27. r. Mgr.)- Slalesboro. Ga.. Itec 15 *20. ShelhyvlDo-T. F. Chafee A Son. Manaffeld—E. B. Endley A Co.. 232 W. Fourth. ('.YRROLL «'i*me«lv (Ion Carroll. Mgr.) FISK A Snvdcr Carnival Co.—Tupelo, Terre Haute—Jas. M. tXshon. 29 S. Fifth st. Marysville—C. L. Lane. ITnl, Mich., Dec 15 20. iliss . IVc 15*20 fiilon Ctly- Ed R. Thurston. 124 N. Walnut at. Martin's Ferry—.4. W. Rader (Wheeling, W, IBlT Old Time (Giia Hlira) -Colnmbua. G\SKI1.I. Mundv Carnival Co. drank Va.L INDIAN TEBBITOBT. Martin's Ferry—J. F. Blnmenberg. Ind . !»«•. 1H; Baltimore. Md. 22 27. V Gaskin. Mcr ) Galveston. Tex.. Itec* 4 19; Waco. 22 27 ; Snn .\nlonlo. *29; Jan Putvell- O. W. Brown. Middletown—Buckles A Bsmet. IIAPI'Y lliadlgan (Gua Hlira) St. Paul. Portsmouth—B. W. Ixalwlck. 118 W. Third st. Minn. Dec 14 20; MlnneaiHdla. 2127: 1; El l“aso. 13 IS. IOWA. Plrmouth—Opera Ilonae B. P. and Dlst. Co. IH'.NTING for Hawklna; Weatem (WII L.VYTttN t'arnlval Co. (W S Layton, Cedar Rapl.la—W. S. Bye. 7*Jt) S. Fifth at. Toledo—Bryan A Co.. 513 St. Clair st. llain Gray. Mgr) Reno, Ner., Dec. 22; len Mcr) Ncwhiirc. S C. Itec. 15 20; I'lmnell Bluffs -C. W. Nichols, 16 N. Main st, Toledo—L. H. Matihes A Co. Si.M kton, Ca) . 2.5; Oakland. .50. jiurens. 22-Jit; Anderson IVs VIolnes-fhas. W. Orris, 15.52 E. Des Moines, Toledo—T. S. Crllley. 3.58 Missouri st. Urhana—C. O. Taylor. 125 E. Court st. IloY’T'S Comedr (H G .Mien. Mgr.) DRIGIN'.M- IV Krebs Brotheis Midway KIkader- R. F. Falkenheimer. ’o Sherman. Tex . D.*c. L5 '20; Greenville. I.eVlarw— Wm. O. Light. UhrlchavUle—Twin City Bill Posting On., of Halletlavllle. Tex.. I»ec 15 17: Eagle UhrIchavUle and Denison. Address Uhrlcbs- 2 27: Ft Worth. 'JO-Jan .5. Sioux ('Ky—.4. B. Beall. Lake. 1H20: Uke t'harlea La.. 22 27. vine. O. DRIENT.YL Carnival Co. (K. G. Bnrkout. Whforset, Madison Co.—Arthur Gordon. HANS Hana..n (Jaa T McAlpIn, Mgr ) Wooster—Geo. Ketfler. 88 W. I.arwin st. KANSAS. Halatead. Kan., Itec IH; Kingman, ID; 5en. Mgr.) Wavnesboro. Ga., Dec. 15 Zanesville—England Bros., 21 N. Fifth st. Anihonr. 20; Harper. 22: ('aldwell. 23; X); Brunswick. 2'2 ‘27. Clay Outer G. L. Slade. OKEOON. Fond Creek. Okla . 24: F.nld, 25: Hen SttCTHKIlN Carnival Co (Nat. Relaa. Harper--J. 11. TtvomiMion. Pox 1,86. dgr.) (txnanl. Cal.. IVc. 22*29. JiiiK-tlon City- Herman IVlktr. Corvallis—O. W. GIgham. Main. Box. 13.5. neaay. 28; KIngilaher. 27 leavennortb (*. B. Ilatbaway. 1012 Osage. McMlnnvt:ie^-(l. F. Bangxaser A Co.. Box S3. H.VWTHORNK Slatera Comedy (B. A WlchKa--E. L. Mxrllliig. mgr. Oi>era House. Portland—Northwest B. P. and Dlat. Co. llrigman. Mgr) Kcnnett, Mo., Dec. 15 Busehurg—Adv. Agency. H. G. Honseholder. MISCELLANEOUS, KENTDCBT. IT; Caruthemrllle, IS »*. OKLAHOMA TEBBITOBT. (HtYLES Museum (E. R Coyle, Mgr.) — Frankfort—Geo. W. Reock, 3.34 Conway st. IIAIKXtFRT t'omedv; Cbarltw K. Har El Reno—W. I. G<*ff. ria iW f* McKay, Mgr.)—Lynn, Maaa. ,ake Charles. I.a., Itec. l-\2l. liShamm—R. L. Neshitt. Uxtngtoii- L. H. Ramsey, 122 E. Mala st. Guthrie—OkU. Adv. and Dlst. Agency. Box 2110, l*cc. 15-2a _ FLINT, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L.—Lm

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Ciitlirl«—G. W. Foster. I/K-k Box 266. Klnjrflsher—Wm. A. Northnip. 313 8. Main at. Klpley—naatem Oklalioma Advertising Co. LIST OF FAIRS. PENNSYLVANIA. NOVELTIES. .'J.'l Allegheny—^Twln Cities Dlat. Agency. Pittsburg. CANES, CONFETTI Allentown—N. K. Worman. 632 Hamilton at. CALIFORNIA. Beaver Falla—C. Edgar Myers. 1425 7th ave. Bradford—M. K. Walker. 130 Mechanic at. OLBN BROOK. CAL.—SerentcMith District SOMETHING NEW. JUST OUT. Street Men Send toi Prices.' t'ambridlge Springs—I’anl B. Brown. Africaltnral Fair. William Orlllln, tecj. Carbondale—J. O'Heam. IS Main at. Carllale—Wm. M. Meloy Co.. Box 49. ILLINOIS. le Wm^ Beck « Sons Co.‘’J Carlisle—Geo. Cramer. 133 W. Pomfret at. Columbia—Jaa. M. Sbultx. 210 Union at. AVON. ILL.—Avon Fair. July 13-16 In¬ tOnnellaville—Clowea Adv. and Diet. Co. clusive. 1903. E. J. Fennessy, secy. lOyleatown—Richard 8. Heffner. Box 288. MT. PLEASANT. lA.—Agricultural Fair. EVANSVILLE. IND—Merchants' Free Ihinmore—Beeae & Long. BEI.VIDERE. ILU—Boone County Agri¬ August 11-14 Inclusive. 1903. Street Fair. May 11-16 Incluatve, 1903. Kaston—F. H. Walaer. Bank and Pine ata. cultural Society Fair. Sept. 1-4, In- WEST LIBERTY. lA—West Liberty Fair. Wright ('amival Co. attractlona. Kmlenton—W. L. Pierce. 110 Main at. cltiKlve, 1003. John Hannah, pres.; Wm. ■‘August 18-21 Inclusive, 1903. L. Hank, aecy. Franklin—Alexander Bradley. 4 13th at. O. Greenlee, treas.; M. D. Perkins, aecy. WEST POINT, lA.—West Point District GALVESTON. TEXAS.- Sea Wall Carni¬ Greenville—Jas. L. Laird. 42 Mercer at. val. Dec. 15 ‘JO Inclusive, 1902. Geo. Hallatead—Jas. 8. Claiton & Co. BUSHNEI.L. ILL.—McDonough County Fair. September 15-18 Inclusive, 1903. Harrisburg—Arthur C. Young. 18 N. Third at. Fair. August 10-14 Inclusive. 1003. John Walljasper. aecy. A. Mansfleld, ae<'y. Indiana—Harry K. Apple. 709 Philadelphia at. CAMP POINT. ILI..—Camp Point Park WINFIEI.D. lA.—Henry County Fair. Aug¬ HENDERSON, KY.—Mid summer Fair. l.ancaater—Howard M. Sodera. 137 Church at. Association Fair. July 22-24 Inclusive. ust 18-21 Inclusive, 1903. Theo. Russell, Races and Carnival. June .30 July 4 McDonald, Washington Co.—Bert McCartney, 1903. M. W. Callahan, pres.; A. O. aecy. . Inclusive. 1903. Jacob Zlmbro. Jr., aecy. kllneravllle—Robert 8. Kear. Henry, treas.: I. Cutter, secy. MARIETTA. GA.—Firemen and Band Win¬ Natrona—E. L. Rnaeell. CARMI, ILL.—White County Agricultural KENTUCKY. Natrona—G. W. Blake. (Menilier I. A. D.) ter Carnival. D*c. 15 20 Inclualve, 1902. Newcastle—J. G. Ix)v' ’. City B. P. Co. Fair. Sept. 1-5 Inclusive. 1903. W. A. HENDERSON. KY.—Great TrI County E. M. Baldwin, aecy. Philadelphia—America BUI I’osting Co. Raglin. pres.; F. E. Pomeroy, treas.; Fair and Races. Sept. 29-Oct. 3 Inclu- MAYSVILI,E. KY.—Elks' Street Fair. Pottstown—J. E. Amole. R. L. Organ, secy. slx-e. 1903. Jacob Zlmbro, Jr., secy. Aug. 1922 Inclusive. 1903. Thos. A. Pottavllle—Chaa. L. Weiss. 40 E. Bacon at. GRIGGSVILLE. ill.—Illinois Valley As¬ Punxautawney—G. W. Moore & Co., Box 164. Davis, pres.; H. I., Hamilton, aecy. Beading—Wm. D. Cooke. sociation Fair. August 3-7 Inclusive. MASSACHUSETTS. MONGO. IND.—Knights of Pythias Mid¬ Reading—Reading Distributing Co. 1903. winter Fair. Dec. 2.5. 1902. to Jan. 1, Scranton—Reese A Ix>ng, 31.1 Llndon st. LA HARPE. ITjL.—T^a Harpe District Fair. NORTH ATTT.FBFROrGH. MASS.-Man 1903. Inclusive. A M. Keefen. pre*.; John Titusville—I. H. Thomas, 130 N. Brown st. August 24-27 Inclusive. 1903. nfsctnrer*’ Agrlcnltnral Society Pair. TUPEIiO. MISS.—Street Fair. Dec. 15- WHkesbarre—M. H. Burgunder. MACOMB. ILL.—The Macomb Fair. Aug¬ Date not set. W H Pond. aecy. 20. 1902. Flak & Snyder Carnival Co., Willlamaport—8. M. Bond. Cherry and Rural. MINNESOTA. attractions. Willlamaport—Geo. H. Bubb. ust 17-20 Inclusive. 1903. MONMOUTH. ILL.—Warren County Fair. WACO. TEX.—Christmas Charity Carni¬ WILL1AM8PORT. PA.—GEO. H. BUBB. CITY GARDKN CITY. MTNN.—Bine Farth Conn- August 31-September 4 Inclusive. 1903. val. Dec. 22-27 Inclnslve. 1902. W. W. BILL POSTER AND GENERAL OUTDOOR ty Africnltural Society Fair. Date not ADV. AGENT FOB ALL LYCOMING CO. Selev, Dir. Gen.; C. H. Smith, promoter. Wm. McKinley, pres.; O. S. French, set O Seran. secy. treas.: E. J. Clarke, secy. WAYNESBORO. GA.—Merchants' Free RHODE ISLAND. JACKSON. MINN.—Jackson Connly Agrl MORRIS. TT.Ti.—Stevens County Arricnitn- Street Fair. Dec. 15-20, Inclusive, 1902. Pawtucket—J. E. McMahon. 43 Summer st. cnltnral Society Fair. Dates not set. 11. rsl SocletT Fair Dates not set. F. P. i B. Ollllsple, secy. Doc Dinvllle. promoter. Providence—New England Bulletin Sign Co. Watson, pres.: R. J. HsR yiee pres.: | SOUTH CAROLINA. Samuel Tjirson. treaa.; D. T. Wheaton, MONTANA. Columhia—B. 8. Marks A Co., 1425 Gates st. seey. LFWISTON. MONT—Fergns Conntv A»e| Sumter—R. M. Junes. MT. STERLING. ILL.—Rrown County I CMltnrsl. Mineral and Stock Assoels*ton Sumter—Young A Berry. Fair. July 27-31 Inclusive. 1903. (Dates not decided ) Frank F Wrivhl TENNESSEE. STERI.TNG TTiTfc—Great Northwestern pres.: O W. Bcldcn. secy ; W D Sym mes. treas. Chattanooga—H. 8. Holmes, 16 E. Seventh st. Fnir. Aug. 25-2S. Inclnslve. 1903. J. T. Columbla-^as. Y. Helm. Williams pres.; J. H. Ijiwrenee. treas.; OHIO. Jelllco—Thoa Bell. Box 78. W. S. Kllgonr. aecy. Nashville—Nashville Dist. and Adv. Co. mi.UMBI'S. o—Ohio state Fair. Aug. Pulaski—A. M. Notgrass. IN DA 31-Sept. 5 inclusive. 1903. W. W. Miller, ALABAMA. Union City—Oscar B. Crews. secy. BOONEVILLE. IND.—Big Boonevllle Fair. MONTGOMERY. AT.A.—State I.cglslature. TEXAS. Aug. 31-Sept. 5. 1903. C. Pelzer, pres.; PENNSYLVANIA. Meets Jan. 13 1900 Beaumont—Welcome Rollins, Box 274. J. F. Ruhanlson. aecy. NEW DECATUR. ALA —W C. T. U. State BF.T.LEFONTE. PA.—Centre Conntv Fair. Brownsville—Valle A Bro. Advertising Co. CHRISNK.v. TND.—Spencer Connty Fair. Convention. Jan. 7-9. 1903. Mrs. M. Oct. 6-9. Inclnslve. 1903 Ellis J. Orris, Galveston—J. E. Howard. Box 134. Sept. 7-12 Inclusive, 1903. J. C. Haines, L. Spencer, 1621 12th Are., 8. Birming¬ Houston—Morgan A Ludtke, SOI Capitol ave. pres.: John M. Shugert. treas.; John pres.; Flavins Jones, treas.; J. P. Chrls- ham. Ala., aecy. Houston—Thoe. F. 0’I.ieary, 801 Capitol ave. Blanchard, secy. ney. aecy. ’ TALI.ADEGA. AT.A.—Atabsma Stockmen's VEAHONT. CONVERSE. IND.—Converae Fair. Sept. SOUTH DAKOTA. Association Convention. Jan. 23-24. 1903. Bennington—Henry Dietel. 226H Depot st. 1-5 Inclusive. 1903. DE SMET. S. D.—Dc Smet Agrlcnltuml C. A. Carr, pres.: Sam T. Smith, treaa.; Burlington—P. H. Ward, 151 Maple st. INDLANAPOLTS. IND.— Indiana State Fair. (Dates not set.) E. A. Bishop, sccy. Barre—Ontral Vermi.nt B. P. Co. Fair. Sept. 14-19 Inclusive. 19J3. Chas. ARKANSAS. Burlington—Central Vermont B. P. Co. Downing. Room 14. State House, secv. VERMONT. Essex-Central Vermont B. P. Co. HARRISON. ARK—M E. Church Confer¬ NEW HARMONY. IND—Posey Connty ORWFI.T,. VT. — Orwell Farmers' Clnb Montpelier—Central Vermont B. P. Co. ence. Jan. 15. 1903. Agricultural Society Fair. August 18-22 Fair. (Dates not sot.) F. P. Oralnold. Rt. Albans—Central Vermont B. P. Co. LITTLE ROCK. ARK.—Colored Men's Bna Wsterbury—Central Vermont B. P. Co. pres.; IT. D. Branch, seey. Inclusive, 1903. Alfred Rlbeyre, pres.; Inesa T.eague State Convention. Dec. 80- Walt’s River—O. C. Croiford. li. E. Barker, treas.: Geo. Taylor, secv. VIRGINIA. 31. 1902 TIROINIA. OAKLAND CITY. IND.—Oakland City LITTLE ROCK. ARK—Knights of Ijibor hair. Aug. 24-29. Inclnslve. 1903. PUI.ASKI. VA.—PnIsskI Arrlenltnrsl and Alexandria—C. D. Wright, Washington, D. C. State Asaemhlv. Jan. 12. 1903. J. H.' PRINCETON. IND.—Gibson Conntv Fair. Mechanical Association Fsir. Dates not Charlottesville—F. J. Paoll. 210 N. Fourth st. Rol>ertson, Hot Snrings. Ark., aecy. sot. Francis Bell, pres.: H. R Howe, Newport News—Henry H. Harper. Sept. 7-12. Inclnslve. 190.3. A. G. Hal¬ CALIFORNIA. Portsmoutli—8. C. Draper, 905 Washington st. comb. pree.; Wm. H. I/esris. treas.: secy. Roanoke—W. L. Robertaou, Box 297. Wllllard T. Hopkins, secy. CANADA. LOS ANGEI.E8. CAL.—State Federation of Staunton—J. H. Bell. ROf'KPORT. IND.—Rockport Agricultural Tjibor Convention. Jan. 5. 1903. Ony Winchester—Cornelius Gibbens, Lock Box 61. Fair. August 17-22. Inclusive. 1903. VANLEKK HILI.,. ONT.. CAN -Prescori Ijitbmp. 915H Market at.. San Francineo, Jas. A. Payne, aecy. Conntv Arricnltnral Society FsIr. Date* C«L, SCOT. WEST VIRGINIA. not 6xed. James Allison, pres : Ssnanel I.OS ANGEt.RS. CAL—State Tearhew’ Clnrksl)urg—W. I,. Dieson. Pike and Third sts. Howes, vice pres.: Fred. W Thistle Association Convention. Dec. 29. 190'J- Fairmont—Fisher B. P. and Adv. Co. w.alte. mgr., trens. and secy. Jan .3. 1903. J. W. McCIymonda. Oak¬ BURLINGTON. I A.—Burlington Association Martinsbnrg—F. C. Baker. 246 Queen st. land. Cal., secy. klartinsliurg—Homer's Unique Adv. Co. Fair. September 8-11 Inclnslve, 19D3. SAN JOSE. CAL.—State Connell Jr O IJ. Wheeling—.K. W. Rader. Ninth st. and Alley C. UFDAR VAI.E. TA.—Uhsnfsnons Ponnty A. M. of California Convention. March Fair. (Dates not set.) P. N. Whitney WISCONSIN. 17. 190.3 Herman Paine. 514 E. 12th • rCT St.. Oakland. (Sal., aecy. Fond dll Lac—P. B. Halier. COLUMBUS JUNCTION. lA—Agricultural SAN JOSE. <'AL.—I..eagne of California Green Bay—Fox River Valley Advertising Co. Fair. September 1-4 Inclusive. 1903. Mnnlclpalitlca ('onventlon. Dec. 19-21. Janesville—Peter L. Myers, ET.DON. I A.—Big Four district Agricul¬ la Crosse—.4ug. Erickson A Co., 331 Pearl st. 1902. H. A. Mason. Mills Bldg., San Lake Geneva- W. H. Parmalee. tural Association Fair. September 1-4 Francisco. Cal., secv. Oshkosh—J. E. Williams, 24 High st. Inclusive. 1903. D. A. Jay. pres.; Mark SAN FRANCISCO. f'AL.—FIftr-lhIrd In Racine—W. C. leile, 32.5 Main st. Hllles. treas.: W. P. Bagiev, aecy. nnal Protestant Rpisoopnl Dloocaan Con BRI’NSW ICK, GA.—Merchants' Free Waterloo—John I.eaver. 24 Monroe st. FATRFIEI.D. lA.—Jefferson County Agri¬ ventlon. Jan. 27. 1903. Street Fair. Dec. 22-27 inclusive, 1902. Watertown—F. C. Volckmann, Box 134. cultural Fair. September 8 11. Inclusive. West Superior—J. W. Palmer. 2002 Ohio ave. Doc Danville, promoter. COLORADO. 1903. John P. Morlarltv. pres.; H. V. DE'litoiT. .MICH—K. of P Carnival and COI.ORADO SPRINGS. COT,. — Stnfc WYOMING. Downs, treas.; L. J. Marcy, secy. Pure Food Ezpoaltlon. Jan. 20 24. In¬ Tcnchcra' Association Convention. I>cc. HEDRICK, lA.—Hedrick Fair. September I.aramle—H. E. Root. Opera House. clusive. 1903. Dr. W. 8. Crimea aecv.; 27. 11K)2. 1.5-18 Inclusive. 1903. E. J. Rowe, promoter. WASHINGTON. DENVER, COT..—T’nlrn I.nmber Deslem' DONNRTJ.RON. I A.—I.ee Connty Fair. EL PASO. TEX.—Mid-Winter Carnlvat. Aasoolatlnn Convention -Inn —. 1903 Colfax—Geo. H. I.ennox. August 26-28 Inclusive, 1903. E. P. 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III N V KK. «■< ^*1* Kdltorltl '■Ainocta- ALTO.N, ILL.—State Merchants' Aasocla- 11.>n CoDTeUlfen. J-Jan. —, 1093 1*. 11. tloii Convention. Feb. 1012, 190*2. Thoa. Ch.apter. Feb. 1617, 1908. Wm. M. Shav¬ SiiUh. HalKW. tW.. aacy. 11. Curtis. Jacksonville, HI., pres. O. U. er, Top<-ka, Kan., grand aecy. CONNECTICUT. T Andre. Jacksonville. HI., sccy. WICHITA, KAN.—Royal and Select Mas¬ CANES ;ANP WHIPS. BIXIGMINGTON, ILL.—State CIsv Work¬ ters Grand Assembly. Feb. 10, 1903. Wm. |!i;ll";Kr<»ItT, I'ON.N. Hinte ftnalnpaa ers' Association Convention. Jan. 0-7, JL Shaver, Top«-ka, Kan., grand recorder. RICKETTS A SON, M.n* .VMii'K-Intloii ('cinvt'iitlun. Jan. 4, 190.3. G. C. Stoll. Wheaton. HI., aecy. WICHITA. KAN.—F. and A. M. flmnd l!Hi:'. T. II Ilfwett. \Vat«Tbury, (Vnin., CHAMPAIGN. ILL.--Com Growers and I,odge Convention. Feb. 18, 1903. Albert BABYLON, N. Y. Stockmen's C< nvcntlon. Jan. (last K. Wilson, Torwka. Kan., secy. conn. State Crianiery Aa- week), 190.3, Will Young. Athena, HI., WICHITA, K.AN —National Aid Association Largest Mfre. In the U. S. Establiehed I86S. ...t.itlon ('oiivi-ntloii. Jan. 14, 1003. aecy. Convention. Dec. —, 1902. S. D. Cooley, CataloguM furnished upon application. Il.vit I'KtOtl). CONN. - Some of Veterans’ CHAMPAIGN, ILf,.—State Horticnltural Topeka, Kan., secy. Stall* I'ncami>mi-nt. April 1." 10, 1003. Society Convention. Dec. 17-19. Inclualve, KENTUCKY. ■I'lii.M K. Welch. Soiitlilnicton, Conn., 1002. Henry M. Dnnlap. Savoy, III.; DETROIT. MICH—Royal Arch Masons* .iilji . C II. l'l>*on. comiiianilcr. pres.; J. W. Stanton, Ulchvlew, HI., LEXINGTON. KY*.—National Liberal Par- Grand Chapter Convention. Jan. 20, II Ml rnutl). CO.NN.—I’atruns of Ilua- treaa.; L. R. Bryant. Princeton. HI., tv Convention. .Tan. 23-2.5. 1903. W. 1903. J. S. Conover, Coldwater, Mich., l.hiiilrr State C.iBinre Conrentlcn. Jan. aecy. F. Jamieson. 1710 Western Ave., Cincin¬ secy. i:t l.'i.’ lfN>3. II. I-'. Potter, North Ha¬ CHICAGO. H,L.—American Railway En¬ nati, O., aecy. DETROIT. MH.’IL-F. A A. M. Grand ven. Conn., aecy. gineering and Maintenance of Way Asso¬ Lodge Convention. Jan. —, 1903. J. II.Xll rCOltU. CONN.—.New KnKland Orow- ciation Cooventbn. March 17-18, 1903. LOUISIANA. S. Conover. Coldwater. Mich., secy. 'rrn' AHHoclatlon Convention. Jan. 14, I.,. C. Fritcb, 1502 Monadnock Block, ALEXANDRIA. LA.—M R. Church State DETROIT. MICH.—Lumber Carriers’ Asso¬ tom K. Nalllilav, Snflleld. Conn., tecy. aecy. Conference. Dec. 18, 1902. Rev. C. O. ciation Convention. Jan. —. 1903. 11. ll.Mt I roitl*. co.N.N.—State Rditorlal Aa- CHICAGO. ILL.—National Elevator Con- Miller, secy. E. Runnells, 1013 6th St., Port Huron, iiM'latlon Convention. Jan. ID. 1003. Kl- stnictorV Convention. Dec. —. 1902 BATON ROI'GE. LA.—State Teachers* As¬ .Mich., secy. wiiod. S Kla., .Vlanrheater, Conn , secy. CHICAGO. ILL.—.Northraatern Cedarmen’a sociation Convention. Dec. 2631, 1902. HART. MICH.—State Horticultural Soci¬ NKW II.WCN. Ctt.NN. New Knaland Itar Aaaoctatlon Convention. Jan. —. 1903. R. T,. Himes, seey. ety Convention. I>ec. —, 1902. Ti'iiilerii' AHeoclatloii Cuuvintiun. Jan CHICAulslana M. E MUSKEGON. MIGIL—F. A A. M. Grand IS 10, 1003. Convention. Jan. 15-10. 190.3. James Church Conference. Jan. 29. 190.3. Lodge Convention. Jan. 28-29. 1903. Jef¬ NKW ll.WK.N. CONN.—State I.iimlier Deal¬ F. Itonner, 134 .Monroe St., aecy. NEW IBERIA. LA.—Knights of Honor ferson 8. Conover, Cold Water, Mich., ers' Convention. Kcb. 10, 11NI3. Ix.ula CHICAGO, ILl,.—National Toilet Soap Grand I-odge Convention. March 9, grand secy. .Mausflelil. s«‘cy. Makers’ Association Convention. Dec. —, 1903. Henry Walters. 204 (2amp St, SAGINAW. MICH.—State Teachers’ Asso¬ ST.lMI'Olll*. CONN.—Stale Catholic Total P.srj. Frank Biishncll, 11 Broadway, New New Orleans. La., aecy. ciation Convention. Dec. 3631, 1902. B. .Mistlncnce I’nloii Convention. Dec. —. A'ork. N. Y.. tccy. NEW ORI.EJANS. LA.—1 O. O F. Grand C. Warrines, Ionia, Mich., secy. purj. John J. Corliett, 781 Chap<‘l st.. New CHIC.AGt*. H.L.—Order Col imbhi Knights l.odge Convention. Commencing March MINNESOTA. Haven. Conn., secy. Grand l.odge Convention. Jan. 29. 1908. 8. 1903. E. T. Dmckert P. O. Drawer MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. — Northweatem DELAWARE. W. F. LIpps. 705 Masonic Temple, secy. .38.3, grand seev. CHICAGO. H.r,.—State I.nmber Dealers’ NEW ORLEANS. LA.—Southern Cypress Haraess Dealers' Association Convention. WlI.MINtiTON, DKL.—Royal Arch .Maaona' Association Convention. Feb. (2nd weekl, Lumber and Shingle Association Conven¬ Dee. —. 1992. Cranil Chapter Convention. Jan. 21. liaO. ItSCl. Geo. 3V. Hotchkiss, 315 Dearborn tion. Feh. 6 1908. Chas. McDowell, 407 NEW PRAGUE, MINN.—National Catholic Jaa. H. Price. P. O. llos 01. Brand secy. st.. secy. Cnrondelet st.. seev. Workmen of America Convention. Jan. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. CHICAGO, ILI„—Institute of Dental Peda- NEW ORLEANS. LA —Grand Lodge F. and —, 1903. Frank Monday, Lesuenr Center, goglcs. Dec, 25. IlWrj. to Jan. 1, 1903. Dr, A. M. Convention. Feh. 2. 1908. Richard Minn., secy. W.VSIUXCTON. D C.—Natlocal Whole- H. J. Goslee. 571 Madison av.. secy. I/imI>ert. Room 21 Masonic Temple, seev. OSAGE. MINN.—Interstate Florist Soci¬ nale I.iimlier D-alei-a' Association Conven¬ CHIC.^GO. Western Pap<*r Box Man NEW ORLEANS. LA—Grand Chapter R ety Convention. Jan. 20, 1903. ST. PAUL. MINN.—Sons of American Rev¬ tion March l-.’i, 11813. C. K. Perry, nfactiirers Association Convention. Jan. A. M. Convention. Feh. 3. 1903. Richard olution State Congress. Dec. 26. 1902. t’li’i Krradway, Nrw York City, N. V., 15, 1903. Fred Davenport, 241 Main I.aml>ert. Room 21 Masonic Temple, seev. ST. PAUL, MINN.—State Educational As¬ *ecy. St.. Cincinnati, O.. tecy. NEW ORLEANS. LA.—National Lumber sociation Convention. Dec. 31, 1902, to W.ISIIIXCTO.N. D. C—National Board of CHICAGO. II.L.—State Bottlers* Protective Exporters* Association Convention. Jan. Jan. 2. 1903. Trade Convention. Jan 13-l!ai3. W. K, —. 1908. Thos. Powell, seev. Association Convention. Feh. 10-11, 1903. ST. PAUL. MINN.—I. O. O. F. Grand En¬ Tucker, 21.8 The Bourse, Philadelphia, Pa., Frank Shlandeman, care Decatnr Brewing NEW ORLEANS. LA.—Grsnd Connell R. and S. M. Convention. Feh. 5. 1908. Rich¬ campment. Feb. 23, 1903. S. E. Tcrree, Co.. Decatnr. HI., secy. 2417 Aldrich ave., Minneapolis, Minn., W.lSl'nXOTON. D. C.—National Farmers CHK'AOO. ILI,.—National League of Com ard Lambert, Room 21 Masonic Temple, Alllanave C. (Ju.v'ette, 2918 Euclid Ave., WASHINGTON, I>. —Itnughters Amerl men's Association Convention. Jan. 20- BALTIMORE. MD. — State Horticultural Kansas CItv. Mo. .•an Revolution National Society Conven 21. 1903. F. B. Towler, secy. Society Convention. Dec. 1619, 1902. KANSAS Cn’Y*. MO.—National Live Stock tl.si. Week of Feb. 1«C. Kleanor W INDIANAPOLIS. IND.— State Teachers' Chas. E. Biggs. Shsrpshnrg. Md., secy. .Association Convention. Jan. —, 1903. Howard, tac F st., secy. Association Convention. Dec. 29-31, Incln- B.XT.TIMORE. MD—Modem Language As¬ C. F. Martin. Denver. Col., secy. WASHINtlTON. D. C.—American Assocla slve. 1902. W. P. Hart. Covington. Ind., seev. and treas. sociation of America Convention. Dec. 26 KANSAS CITY. MO.-Naflonal Mental Sci¬ tlon Advancement of Science Convention. ence Convention. Dec. 27. 1992. D;^. 27. liarj. to Jan 17. P.ari Henry B INDIANAPOLIS, IND.—United Mine Work¬ 31. 1992. C. H. Granilgent. Harvard Unl- ers' Union of .America Convention. Be¬ vers'tv. Camhr!d<'e. Mass., seev. KANSAS CITY. MO.—Missouri and Kan¬ Ward. University of Nebraska, Lincoln sas Association Convention. Jan. 27-28, Neb., secy. ginning Jan. 19, 1908. W. B. Wilson. HAGERSTOWN. MD—Order Eastern Star Grand Chapter Convention. Jan> 28, 1903. E. S. Miner. Bethany. Mo., prea.; W.lSHl.NGTON. D. C.-Natlonal Marine Stevenson Bldg., secy. INDIANAlNtllS. IND.—American Rowllnv 1908 Harrv A. Gorsneh. 302 Postal Bldg., aecy. Kngineers’ Rencflclal Association Conven Congress Convention. Feb. 2-7, 1903. POCOMOKE CITY. MD—Delaware M. E. KANS.AS CITY. MO.—National Retail Gro- tlon. Jan. —. IISKI. Geo. A. Grubb, 1318 cers* Association Convention. Jan. 161.5, Samuel Karpf. Dayton. O.. secy. Church Conference. March 25, 1903. Wolfram «t.. Chicago. HI., secy. Inclnslve. 1903. Chas. Pfeiffer, 4267 WASHINGTON. D. C.—Sigma Alpha Etv INDIANAPOLIS. IND.-Stste Teschers* As¬ sociation Convention. Dec. 29211. 1902. MASSACHUSETTS. Manchester av., St. Louis, Mo., secy. sllon Fraternity Convention. Dec. 23 KANSAS CITY’. MO—State Hotel Men’s 27. llHi'2. W. P Ilsrt. Covington. Tnd . seev. BOSTON. MASS.—National Brick Mfrs. INDLANAINILIS. IND—Inter-State Build¬ Association Ccnventlon. Feb. —. 19(^3. Association Convention. Dee. 1619, 1902. WASHINGTON. D. C.—American Society F. P. Ewings. S.3voy Hotel, secy. of Naturalists* Convention. Dec. 30-31. ers Supply Association Convention. Jan BOSTON. M.YSS,—State Press .Association 20. 190.3 R. Kind, care Toledo Builders* Convention. Jan. 12, 1903. J. S. Smith. ST. LOUIS, MO.—National Coopera* Asso¬ 1902. U. G. Harrison. John Hopkins DnI ciation t onventlon. March 4, 1903. vemlty, Baltimore, Md.. secy. Snpplv Co.. Toledo. O.. aecy. Rockland. R. L. secy. LMHAN.M*OLIS. IND.—State Cunners* As BOSTDN. MASS.—State Master House M. H. RItxwoller. Peoria, Til., pres.; FLORIDA. soclatlon Convention. Jan. 20. 1903. W. Painters and lieccrators* Association Walker Wellford. YIemphls, Tenn., tecy. A. Sampson. Mnncle. Ind.. secy. and treas. CEDAR KEYS. FLA.—Florida M. F, Convention. Jan. 7-8. 1903. Wm. R. LAFAYErTTK. IND.—State Dairy Associa¬ Wall. 14 Morgan St., Somerville, Maas.. ST. LOTTI8. MO.—State Teachers* Assocla- Church Conference. Jan. 22. 11>03. tion Convention. Jan. 21-23, Inclualve. tlon Convention. D(x?. 2631. 1902, Prof. J.M'KSONVII.LK. FI.A.-Grand Lodge F 1903. n K. VanNorman. secy. BOSTON. M.ASS.—.87th Annual Encamp¬ J. D. Wilson. Sedalla. Mo., secy. * A. M. of Florida Convention. Jan. TERIIE H AUTE. IND.—State Commercial ment of the Department of Massochnsetts. ST. LOUIS. MO.-Roval Arcannm Grand , .V.'.r*’JWebster, grand ecy 'Tmvelers* Association Convention Dec. G. A. R. Feh, —, 1903. Edward P. Connell. Feb. 18. 1903. Carl Moller, Hol¬ J.M KSONVlj.LK. FLA.—Knights of Pythl land Building, grand secy. Lodge Convention. March 11 20 27, 1902. Preble a««t. sd.1t. gen’1. SPRLNGFIELD, MO.—State Good Roads* HH1.. w, 11. I4ttlmer, Tavares. Fla. IOWA. BOSTON. AfASS —Grand Encampment 1. O. O. F. of Massachnsetts. Feb. 11, 1908. C'onventlon. Jan. 610. 1903. O. W. . ‘Ty Waters. Canton. Mo., secy, Lake city, FLA.—state Baptist Assocla ri.AUIND.A. I A.—State Hortlcnlfnral SocI John IT. Perkins. 515 Fremont st., grand tlon Convention. Jan. 21, 1933. T, ety (Convention. l>ec. 16-18. 1902. W. M. scribe. SPRINGFIELD. MO—State Swine Breed¬ Huberl. secy. Bonrberrer. Harlan. la., secy. BROCKTON. M.ASS.—New England South¬ ers* Association Convention. Jan. 67, DAVENl’ORT. lA.—Stste Bottlers* Assocl- ORLANDO, FLA.—State Teachers' Assocla ern M. E. Church Conference, April 1. 1903. F. H. Schooler, Rockport, Mo., stion Convention. Jan. 13-14. 1908. F. lion t onvcntlon. Dec. 20 11102-Jan. 1. 1903, 1908 secy. Hsrhsck Des Moires. la., seev. BROOKLINE. MASS—New England M. E. . ..^’1*''*’ 'stn- Oscala. Fla., secy. SPRINGFIELD. MO—State Horse Breed¬ DES MDINR.s. I A.—Mine and Operators Church Conference. April 8. 1903. •RMhND. FLA.—State Federation of Wo- ers* Association Convention. Jan. 68. State Convention. Beginning March 11. FITCHBURG. MASS.—New England Broth¬ c.....*"'"." Convention. Jan. —, 1903 190.3. Hon. C. F. Clark. Mexico, Mo., 190,3. C. II Morris, pres.; 1,. U Lod- erhood of St. Andrew Convention. Feb. 81. Al GPSTINK, FLA.—Kings Daughters tecy. wk-k. Ottnmwa, Is., aecy. — 1908. Gbsrles Hewitt Smith, 70 8. State Convention. Feb. —, 1903. Mrs. DKS MOINES. LA —State Teachers* .Asso- Main «t.. Providence. R. I., secy. MONTANA, James E. Ingraham, secy. cisflon Convention. Dec. —. 1902. NORTHAMTTON. MASS—State Cream- OTTUMWA. lA.—P. M.. T. O. O. F. De BOZE.MAN. MONT—State Teachers’ As.so- QEOROIA. e*jr .Association Show. Dec. —, 1902. partment Conveiitlon. Feb. —, 1908. Col. clatlon Convention. Dec. 29-31. 1902. Mlaa Eastman. GA.—Georgia a. M. E. Chur R. Tfc Fllton, Des Moines. la., secy, MICHIGAN, Josle B. Dnke. Butte. Mont., secy. t onference. Dec. —. 1902. T. M. Sellei WATERT.OO. lA.—Tbe Gideons V. C. T HELENA. MONT.—State Bar Association AGRICULTURAT COLLEGE. MICH.— Hnmswlck, Ga.. pres.; U. 11. LIngleD State (Conrentlon. Dec. 27-28, 1902. N Convention. Jan. 13, 1903. B. C. Rus¬ Savannah. Ga.. secy. W. T.nndv. Marshalltown. Ta.. secy. State Dairvmen’s Assoolatlor Convention. sell, secy. M.M'on. ga—Catholic Knights of Amt WATERLOO. LA.-Master Plumbers* Asso Feh. 3-.5 Inclualve. 1908. V. J. Wilson, NEBRASKA. Convention. Jan. - elation Convention. Fch. 1612, P.108. H. Flint. Mich., aecv, and treas. ihi.t. W. i^ Brenner, Augusta, O W. Noble. Slons CUy. la., secy. ANN ARBOR. MICH—State Schoolmasters CRETE. NEB.—State Volunteer Firemen’s Kivy. Club Convention. March 2628 Inclnslve. Aasoclatton Convention. Jan. 20-22 In¬ KANSAS. 190.3.^ U. S. Garwood. Marshall, Mich., clnslve, 1903. E. A. Miller, 220 E. 2«th IDAHO, TOPEKA. KAN —State Bar Assoclat n pres : John P. Everett. Pontiac. Mich., it., Kearney, Nrb.. secy. treas,; Prof I,. P. JoceIvn. seev. M I.ISKR, IDAHO-State Teachers* AsaocI Convention. Jan. 27 28, 1903. C. 7 LINCDLN. NEB.—State Horticultural So¬ tlon (onvcntlon. Dec. 'J9-31, Itsr.* Ml Smith, Stockton. Kan., aecv. RA’TTI.E CREEK. MICH.—State Engineer¬ ciety Convention. Jan. 13-15, 190.3. L. ing Socletv Convention. Jan. 20-22, ' ora Dale, secy. TOPEKA. KAN State llorfIcultural Socl- M. Russell, secy. etv Convention. Dec 2*2 24. 1902. 1993. E. N. Hunt. secy. ••"ISK. ID.MIO. State Dtirvmen'a Ass I’NCOLN, NEB.—State Veterinary Medl- TOPEKA. KAN—State Teachers* Associa¬ BAITT.E CREEK. MICH.-Knights of the lailon Convention Jan. 1(1, 19t>.3. xl Association Convention. .Tan. 2621, tion (Convention. Dec. 2681. 1902 Grin State Convention. Dec. 28-24, 19(12. »0.3. Dr. A. T. Peters, secy. ILLINOIS. TOPEKA. KAN —State Miners* Association O. S. Kelscv. secy. Convention. E'eh. 2. 1903. David B. RATTI.E CREEK. MICH—State Gas As- I Of.N^ NEB.—State Teachers* Assocla- ill.— Engineers and Surveyoi ('astleman. nttshiirg. Kan., aecy. •oclatlon Convention. Feh. 1619. 1903. .' Convention. Dec. 31. 1902, to Jan. 2, l:Mt3*^ ""•’•cly Ctmvcntlon Jan. 2l-*J TOPEKA. KAN —Stste Academy of Science TT W. Dongeas. Ann Arhop. Mich., seev. • X Convention, liec. 31, 1902-Jan. 2, 1903. DETROIT. MICH.—Royal A Select "Mas¬ 1. OLN. NEB.—State Dairvroer’s Asso- ' *ii'VJ**A* ******—IHsIs Firemen’s AasocI Prof. G. P. Griroaley. ax-y. ters Grand Council Convention. Jan. 19. on Convention. Jan. 22-23. ?(. Mon (invention. Jan. 13, 1003. Walt WICHITA. KAN.—Thirty-eighth Annual 1!V).3. J. S. (Conover, Coldwater, Mich., I- I rice. Champaign. HI., aecy. ( lasset. Gibbons. Neb.. y Convention Royal Arch Masons vYrand seev. *’ ■*’W| iiodgn M, LmOb »M«Mi O* Mm r I BirtiMM, M. LMriu aatiM dw ratr Bwttwiia M> VtmUm VtHtMi €• i.' I I 20 THE BILLBOARD

CINCINNATI, O.—United Brewery Work¬ I-odge Convention. Jan. 28, 1903. Juo. NEW HAMPSHIRE. f'ANADA CatiB.llaa ers' Union Convention. Feb. 1, 1903. B. Garrett, secy. CONCORD, N. H.—State Preea Aasociatlon ( Ivll Kiigineera Association Convention COLU.MBUS, O.—State Mothera’ Con- Convention. Jan. 17, 1903. J. W. Bour- N.\S1IV1LLE. TENN.—State Agricultural Jan. ’2*1, l!>**:i. Prof. Mm. I.ead. h77 gre.ss, Dec. 25, 1902. let, secy. .\ssooiallon Convention. Jan. —, 19J3. Dorchest*'!' St., secv. Cl.NCl.NNATI, O.—State County Commis¬ CONCORD, N. H.—State Veteran Odd Fel W. (J. Sniller. swv. sioners’ Association Convention. Jan. M’HITROURNE. NEWFOUNDLAND. CAN lows Association Convention. Jan. 17, NASHVILLE, TENN. 1. O. R M Great 13, P.aK3. J. T. Romlg, New Philadelphia, — *}raiid Orange Lodge of .Newfoutidlnud 1903. S. C. Uould, Manchester, N. 11., Council Convention. Jan. ’J**, 190:i. ('niiveiillon. Jnn. (third week), Rs«. (>.. secy. secy. N.tSHN ILLE. TENN.— Royal .\reh Masons 1902. Grand Chapter Convention. Jan 26 WOODSVILLK, N. 11.—New Hampshire M. CINCINNATI. O.—Merchant Tailors’ Na¬ 1903. IV. A. Cllndlulng, secy. E. Church Conference. April 15, 1903. tional Exchange. Feb. 3-5, 11*03. Sami. EXPOSITIONS. NEW JERSEY. W. Spring, 388 Washington St., Boston, TEXAS. ATIIEN.S, GREECE—Expoaltlon Royale In Mass., secy. ternatlonnie. Sept. 15-I)ec. »*, IKtrj, Di AI.TANTIC CITV, N. J.—Sons of Veterans .\UST1N, TEX.—State Teachers’ Associa¬ CLEVEL.-VND. O.—Interstate Salvation rector-*ieneral Deanwortb, American ren Death Benefit Asso<-latlon Convention. tion Convention. Dec. ’2l*-31. 1902. H. F. Army Otlicers’ (’’onventlon. Jan. 17-23, resentatlve; Clinriea Austin Bates, Vandcr Keb. 23, 1903. J. W. K. Shannon. 4055 Estlll, Huntsville, Tex., secy. 1903. Address Col. R. E. Holz, 922 Gar¬ blit Bldg., New York, American agent Glmrd ave., T'hlindeipbln. Pa., secv. EL P.\S<1. TEX.—Cattle Raisers’ Associa¬ field Bldg.. Cleveland, O. ASBURY PARK. N. J.—The New Jersey tion of Texas ' ('onventlon. March 10, IIALTIM*»HE, MD.—.Maryland Industrial COLT'.MBUS. O.—State and I.ocal Bedards Kxinisitlnii. M.iy 2*>-Juiie '29, Ran. John Annual Conference of the M. B. Church. 1903. J. C. Laving, Ft. Worth, Tex- March 18, 1903. Rev. J. H. Payran, of Health Convention. Jan. 21* 30, 1903. secy. J. Baiiiian. gen l mgr.; offii-es. .No. 2 8i Paul at., ItHltlmore. Md. Bordentown, N. J., secy. Dr. C. O. Prol>st, secy. SAN ANTONIO. TEX.—Southwestern Re CAMDEN. N. J.—State Fruit and Vege¬ COLUMBUS. O.—Unlte3i T. A. Tirado, Temple, Te.\., secy. ton, N. J., secy. COLU.MBUS. O.—State Wool-Growers’ As Y.—.Novelty Exposition. soclatlon Convention. Jan. 14. 1903. UTAH. Madison Siinare Gardeu. l*ee. 15-24 Par- NEWARK, N. J.—State Veterinary Medi¬ W. N. Cowden, (Juaker City, O.. aecy. Novelty Ex. Co. (olll. es, i;i3 M’lMlam's st 7 cal Society Convention. Jan. 8. 1903. SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH-Thlrty second COLI’MBli.S. O.—Surveyors and tTvll En mgrs. NEWARK, N. J.—State Lumbermen Pro¬ Annual ('onventlon F. ft A. M. Grand gineers’ State Society Convention. Jan. 08.\KA, J.kPAN—National Industrial Expo tective Association Convention. Jan. 20, Lodge. Jap. ‘2**, lisi3. Christopher Diehl, sitloii of Ja|>an. March 1 to July 31. P.an. 1903. James M. Reilly, 764 Broad St., —, 1903. Prof. W. H. Boughton, Gran¬ grand at'ry. l**»R'l l.A.Mi, ORE.—Furtlauil luieruatluuai secy. ville. O.. secy. Exposition. Ran. NEWARK. N. J.—Sons of American Revo COLUMBUS. O.—State Veterinary Medical VERMONT. lutlon State Society Convention. Jan Association Convention. Jan. 13-14. ST. LOUIS, MO.—M’orld'a International Rx- 1903. Dr. Wm. H. Grioble, Washington MIDDLEBi RY. \’T—State Morgan Horse poeltlcn. RAH. Kx Gov. U. K. Frances 3, 1903. S. N. Atwater, 728 Broad St., pres. secy. C. H.. O.. secy. Breeders Association Convention. Jan. TOPEK.k, KAN.—MId-wInter Exposition TRENTON. N. J.—Improved Order of Red COLUMBUS. O.-State Retail Grocers’ and —. 1903 Jan. 19 31. 1903. M’. 11. Davis, pres ; Men’s Convention. Feb. 26-27, 1903. Dan¬ Butchers’ Association Convention. Dec. NORTH FI ELD, VT—Vermont M. E M’lii. Green, treas.; R. S. llrigbaui, aeiy. iel M. Stevens, 125 Federal st., Camden, —. 1902. Church Conference. April 9, 1903. aud geu'l uigr. N. J., great chief of records. COLUMBUS, O.—Ohio Osteopathic Society RUTLAND. VT.—State Dairymen’s Asso TRENTON, N. J.—New Jersey State Teach Convention. Jan. 10, 1902. M. P. Hulett, elation Convention. Jnn. 6-8. Inclusive era’ Association Convention. Dec. 29-31 1903. F. L. Davis, N. Pombret, Vt., Inclusive. 1902. Lewis C. Wooley, secy COLIIMBUS, O.—State Horse Breeders’ As¬ secy. TRENTON. N. J.—A. O. U. W. Grand sociation Convention. Jan. —. 1903. POULTRY SHOWS. Lodge Convention. March 10. 1903. J. Samuel Taylor, Grove City, O., aecy. VIRGINIA. ABERDEEN, M ISS.-Poiiltry Show. Jan. A. Vansant, 306 Broadway, Camden, N. COLUMBUS, O.—State Inflnnarv Directors’ E.VGI.E ROCK. VA—Virginia M E 5-11, Ran. John R. Young, sc-y. J. secy. Convention. Jan. 20 21, 1903. S. T. Church Conference. March 2.">. 190.3 ADAMS. MASS.—Aclama Poultry Asarwla- TRENTON, N. J.—State Horticultural So¬ Woodman. Painsville. O.. cor. secy. PEIERSBURG, VA.—Grand Lodge Knights tlon Show. Jan. 7 9, 1903. Dr. F 1 ciety, Convention. Jan. 7-8. 1903. H. T0LEI>0. O.—Marine Engineers’ Beneficial of Honor Convention. March —, 19o:( Meder. aecy. Association Convention. Jan. —, 1908. I. Budd, Mt. Holly, N. J., secy. M. F. Hudnall, Richmond. Va., grand .\LR.\.\Y, MO.—Poultry Show. Jan. 28- Geo. Grubb, Chicago, Ill., secy. treas.; Geo. P. Barnes, Portsmouth, Va.. NEW YORK. VAN WERT, O.—Home Guards of Amer Feb. 1, RIU3. Mr. Rhodes, Judge; R. R. grand dictator. Frx-iirh, aecy. ALBANY, N. Y.—State School Commla lea Grand Conclave. Jan. —, 1903. J. W. RICHMOND, VA.-Stnte Master House ALPENA. .MICH.—.Mpena Poultrv Asaoela sloners and City Superintendents Asso¬ Evans, 402 S. Washington st., supreme Painters’ and Decorators’ Association tlon Show. Feb. 3 6. Ran. James A. ciation Convention. Jan. 20-21, 1903. B. secy. Convention. Feb. —. 1903. Wm. E. Hall. F. McDonald, Massena, N. Y., secy. ’I’lieker. Judge: Chas. L. M'bitliig. aecy. OKLAHOMA. 14 Morgan st., Somerville, Mass., secy, AMESRURY, MASS.—Arnesburv Poultry ALBANY, N. Y.—State Bar Association OKLAHOMA. OKLA.—State Teachers’ As and treas. Convention. Jan. 20-21, 1903. and Pet Stock Show. I*»*c. 17 19, Incla- soclatlon Convention. Dec. 22-24, 1902. alve, Ra)2. K. M'. Hawes (ires.; M. IL ALBANY, N. Y.—Grand Chapter of Royal E. S. McCal>e, Kingfisher, Okla., secy. WASHINGTON. Arch Masons of N. Y. Convention. Feb. Sands, secv.; Chas. W. G. l.AU)prey, treas. 3. 1903. Christopher G. Fox, Buffalo. N OREGON. SP0K.\NE. IVASH.—Northwest Mining As ARMADA, ^ICII.—Poultry Show. Feb. 7 «nelatii>n Convention. Dec —, 1902 Y.. secy.; Alfred A. Guthrie, grand high 8. Rec. 22-24, 1902. F. ITHACA, N. Y.—State Master Plumbers' AUBUR.N, X. A’.—Cayugs Countv Ponltrv Society Convention. Jan. 20-21. 1903. B. Cooper, secy, Association Convention. March 10-11. Enos B. Fugle, Wavneshoro. Pa, secv. Asociatlon Show. Jan. 7 10, Ran. Fred. secv. Roe. aecy. 1903. C. B. Huck. 820 Main St. Buf¬ HARRISBURG. PA.—Pennsylvania State falo, N. Y., prf .; H. J. Wood. 220 Lex¬ T.\C(SmA. WASH.—State Hotel Men’s AUGUSTA. GA.—Poultry and Pet Stock Federation of I.Abor Convention. March .\ssoelation Convention. Jan. 14-15 ington Ave., Buffalo, N. Y., secy. —. 1903. C. F. (Julnn, 53 Wyoming St- Show. Jau. 12-15, RXn. M’. H. I»ve. s**ey. 1903. G. w. Ritter. Box 1039, Seattle. NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.—American Pa¬ AURORA. ILL.—Aurora Fanciers’ Aasocia Wllkesbarre. Pa., secy. Wash., secv. per and Pulp Association Convention. PHILADELPHIA. PA.—State Lumber¬ tlon Show. Jan. 1’2-17, 19**3. Fred J Feb. 26. 1903. J. Sanford Barnes, Jr., men's Protective .\ssociatlon .Ctmventlon WEST VIRGINIA. M’ells. secy. 51 Wall St, secy. Jan. 8. 1903. B. F. l.aiidig. Board of CHARLESTON. W. VA—Patrons of Hus AUSTI.V, .Ml.\X.—Poultry Show. Jnn. 27- NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.—American So Trade Building. Scranton. Pa., secy. bandry State Grange Convention. Jan 30. 1903. Mr. Rusm'iI, Judge; Frank clety of Mechanical Engineers Convention. PHILADELPHIA, PA.—American Histori¬ 27 1!*03. M. V. Browne, Buffalo, W. Va., Cronon. secy. Dec. —. 1902. F. R. Hutton, 12 W. 3l8t cal -Association Convention. I>ec. 27-31. secv. BELVI1>ERE, II.L.—Northern Illinois Poul¬ 1902. Chas. H. Haskins, Prescott Hall. WHEEI.ING, W. VA.-State Bar Associa¬ try Association Show. J.m. 1’2-17. Ran NEW “y3rk CITY. N. Y.—American Pa Cambridge. Mass., secy. tion Convention. Dec. .30-31. 1902. John Chan. .McClave, Judge; I.,. R. Kinney, per and Pulp Association Show. Feb. —, PHILADELPHIA. PA.—American Econom IV. Davis, Clarksburg, W. Va., secy. cor. secy. 1903. J. Sanford Baines, 51 Wall St, Ic Association Conference. Dee. 26-27. RELLEVILl-U. II.I,. - St. Clair County secy. 1902. Prof. I'rank A. Fetter. Cornell WISCONSN. Poultry and Pet SKx-k Aasoelntlon Show NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.—Templars of University. Ithaca. N. Y.. secy. Jan. 7-U. inelnsire. Ran Th<-n Mewe«. Liberty of America Grand Temple Con¬ PHILADELPHIA. PA.—American Gnl'd of GRANT* RA1MI>S. WtS State Cranberry Trenton. Mo.. Jinlge; M’. E. Eckert, Rene vention. Jan. 13. 1903. John McCIury, Bnnjoists, Msndolinisrs and Guitarists Growt-rs" .(ssiielatlon Convention. Jan. vllle. 111., secy, and treas. 267 KIngstand Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y., Convention. Jan. 21-23, 1902. Thos. J. 13. 19<>'!. ,\. E. Bennett, secy. BEA'ERLV. >I.\SS.— I'oiiltry Show Jati secy. Armstrong, secv. GREEN RAT. MTS -M’IsoonsIn CIsv M’ork 1-4, 11*03. \V. II Palmer, seey. NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.—Society of Amer PHILADELPHIA, I’A.—National League er«’ Association 'onventlon. Jsn. 27 29 MIG RAPID.8. MICIL—Itig Rapids PotiRry lean Authors Convention. Feb. 11. 1903. of Commission Merchants Convention. 190.3. J. M’. Hill lev. pres.: J. G. Hsmll AsHiH-Intlon Show. I*ee l.'f‘21, Ra*2. |; L. H. Rogers. 32 Broadway, secy. Jan. 8-10. 1903. Chas. S. Robbins, 41 ton. Grand Rnpl..s. Mich., tress.; (leo. J M'. Fellows. se<-y. NEW YORK CITY, N. Y.—American Math¬ N. Second st.. secy. er Aniei'lea Slmw. Jnn 13 17. 1!**>3 Man NEW YORK, N. y.—American Society of Dealers’ Association Convention. Feb. 18 Smith, vlce-pres.; W. I). Wolfinger. Read¬ rice F. D-lann. Millville. X. .1, seey. Heating and Ventilating Engineers' Con¬ 19. 1903. Paul Lacbniiind, Sauk City. ing. Pa., treas.; Edgar Lewis, Wllkes- BtiS'DtN. .M.ASS. New England Plyinmith vention. Jan. 20-22, Inclusive. 1903. M’ls.. secv. barre. Pa., secy. Ro<-k I’liib Sh-iw. Jan. !.*>. 11M*:’,. M’. It SYRACliSE, N. Y.—I'atrons of Husbandry Mir.MAUKEE. MTS—National Telephone Atherton. 3o Broad St., seey. State Grange Convention. Feb. 3-6, 1908. RHODE ISLAND.' Association Convention. Feb. 11 12, 19*18 BOSTON, M ASS. -Amerlean (,'ochln Club W. N. Giles. Skenenletes, N. Y.. secy. H. C. M’lnter, Madison. M’ls.. secv. PROVIDENCE. R I.—State Horticultural Show. Jnn. 13 17. R**»:t. SYRACUSE. N. Y.—State United Electrl Society Convention. Jan. 15, 1903. MILM’AUKEE. M’tS.—National Federation ROS’D *N’. .MASS N. K Light Ilruhina cal Contractors’ Association Ccmventlon. of Commercial Schools Convention. I>t*c. Club Show Jan 13 17. U*»i;i. Geo. M Jan. 19, 1903. James Hilton, 312 Pearl SOUTH CAROLINA. 27-29. 1902. E. M'. Spenivr, secv. Croniaek. Stoneham. .Miiaa., B*»ey. st., secy. MILM’AI’KEE. M’IS.—State Superintend BRUst*)!,. at. Poiillry Show. Jan 28 SYRACUSE, N. Y.—Grammar School Prin¬ CHARI.ESTON. S. C.—International Fac cuts of Co. Schools Association Cenven .31, 11***”,. *:e.». S Farr, aeey. cipals’ State Council. Dec. 2!*-31, 1902. tory Inspectors’ Association Convention tlon. r*cc. 29. 1t*(*2. RRIS’I'OL, ('ONN.—Ponltr.v Show. Dee. 24- Orson Warren, 308 W. 0th st., Elmira, Dec. —. 1902. A. C. Backus, Milwaukee. MII.M’AUKEE. M'IS. -State Ten"hi-rs’ As N. Y., secy. 26. Rar2. II. M. Clayton, Plainfield. Conn., wicintlon ('onvimtlon. I*cc. 2** .31. 19fr2. seey. UTICA. .I. Y.—State Barbers’ Association COLUMBIA. S. C.—Tri-State Medical Asso¬ MII.M’AUKEE. M’IS.—National Commercial RU’I’LER. MO.—Bates County Poultry sml Convention. Jan. 7, 1903. Geo. E. ciation of Carolina and Virginia Conven¬ Teachers’ Federation Convention. T»ee. Pet St«>ek Association Sliow. Dee. .'k*. Ready, Elmira, N. Y., secy. tion. Feb. —. 1903. Dr. Rolfe E. Hughes, 29.31, l'>02. J. C. M’alker, Danville, III.. T.atirens. S. C., secv. Rarj. to Jau. 2. Ran. Inclusive. C. A. Al NORTH CAROLINA. seev. len. secv GREENVILLE. 8. C.-State Baptist Con MILM’AT’KEE. M’IS.-State Clieesemnkcrs’ CAL.AIS, ME St Croix. Poultry and Pet RALEIGH. N. C.—F. & A. M. Grand r.odge vention. Dec. —, 1902. Association Convention. Jnn. 7-9. Incin Stork AHMorIntlon Show. Jnn. (Inst Convention. Jan. 13, 1903. John C. sire, 191*3. U. 8. Baer, Madison, M’ls.. week). 1903. I'led A I’trksrd, seey. I>rewy, secy. SOUTH DAKOTA. ■cev. CAMBRIDGE, ().—P.—State Retail Hardware C,ANTO.\. t).—I'onltry Show. Jnn. 15 21, chants Association Convention. Jan. —. 19**2. I’rin. C. C. Partin, M’ausaii. M’ls.. Association Convention. Feh. 11-12, 1903. R»i.‘l Mr. Myers. Judge; Rruee. secy. 19**3. scev. C. N. Barnes, Grand Forks, N. D., secy. *’A’ri,IN. ILL. Poultry Show. Jan. 14 WO**\SOCKET. S. I).—State Hortlrnltnral MII.M’AUKEF. M’tS.-Stnfc Optical S-d FARGO, N. D.—Fourteenth Annual Con¬ 17. 190.’l I* ,A. Stoner, Jiiilge; AA’. .A Society Convention. Jan 20 22. 11**>3. etv Convention. Jan 21. 19**3. Alva SnI clave of the Grand Commandery K. T. Parker, aerv. W. E. HanM-n, Brfxjklngs. S. I*., secy. der. T!elo*t. M’ls.. tires.; 1. M. Addlenian. of North Dakota. Jan. —. 1908. Frank J. f’EDAR RAl’iDS. lA—Eighth Aniiiinl Ex Tonnli. M’ls., secy. Thompson, grand recorder. TENNESSEE. lilhitlon AA’estern Pmillrv Kan'-*i-rs’ A's*' OHIO. CANADA. elation. Jan. 12 17, luO.’t. E. K Rich¬ ■MEMPHIS. TENN.—Bricklayers ft Stone ard. secy. AKRON. O.—State Master Plumbers’ Asso Masons’ International Union of America t'OltUR*;. CAN.—Royal 3'*oiiplnrs of T«'in *’IT>AH RAPIDS. I A —Ain-rl.-rin Polmi-I elation Convention. Feb. —. 1908. John Convention. Jan. 12-24. 19(»3. t>o f*ei“iiice <;rand Co?in<-l1 Convenlboi. I’eli fhlna Reeord Co. Show. Feh. 11. ll*o3 Leese, 488 Scovllle ave., Cleveland, O., Bence. 133 Loonev St.. 8e

HOLLAND, MICH.—Holland Poultry Aaao- rtatloD Show. Dw. lft-10, iwe*. J. Con- MLSKKGO.V MICH.-Western MIchlgai K»*y, ; C. D. Kyxor. vl. ILL.-Poultry Show. Jan. 19 Secy. 24. 1!*3. F. L. Kimmey, Morgan 1‘ark, • Forwant of space the balance of the Poul¬ iK.NOXVILLK, lA.—Poultry Show. Dec. 23- try shows are omitted this week. III.. M-I'.V. 26, lOtrj. .Mr, Uusaell. Judge; H. S. Shlv- Ii\NVILLE. ILU—Vermilion Connty Poul vers, sei'y. trv and IVf Stock Asso<-latlon Show. Jan. LANAUK, ILL.-Poultry Show. Jan. 7-10, -JO 24. 1903. G. K. A. Salmans, secy.; liMKi. K. D. I..eland, secy. U S Uusaell. Judge. LKWI83'ON, MK.—State Poultry Show. H.WTD CII Y. NEB.—Butler County Poul¬ Dec. 16-10, Inclusive, 1002. A. L. Mer¬ YET INVENTED FOR try .^smM-l.ntlou Show. Dec. 16-19, 1902. HAAG’S rill, 4la» Court at.. Anhnm. Me.. sei’T. W. H. Biinhell, secy. LK.NOX. M.\SS.—Berkshire Poultry Pigeon Clrrusea, Shows, Ezeunion Steamers, rtoatlog DAVl'oN. O. —Poultry Show. Dec. 30. 1902 and Pet Stock Association Show. Dec. Theatres. Specialties of all kinds. We have Jan. 2. I'.aO. Oliver L. Doacb. 108 Still¬ 23-2.3, 1002. Jamea Whyte. sold them to advertise even Soap and Extracts water ave.. a*“cy. LINCOLN. NKB.—Nehraaka State Poultry DAYTON, o -Ohio Poland China Record Association Show. Jan. 10-24, 1003. Geo. • '|•nl|>an) Show. Jan. 28, 1903. Carl Oaterhoute. liarid City, Neb., pres.; L. P. SHOWS Friegaii. «e« y. Luddon. secy. DAVENPoi: 1'. lA —Poultry Show. Jan. 7 LITCHFIKI.D. ILL—Poultry Show. Jan. 10. i;hi;;. Mr. Uotb, Judge; H. A. Skel- 28 31, 10o;{. Mr. Heimlich, Judge; W. Iry. aery. 8. Chamberlain, se<-y. DLLANAN. 3VIS.—Poultry Show. Jan. 6 I.ri'TI.K KOt'K, AUK. —Poultry Show. Dec to. Ilac!. Selli W. (Jregory. secy. 16.20, 1JM12. Mr. Felch, Judge; Chas. DLLAWAUK. o—I'oiiltry Show. Jan. 12 K. Butt. aecT. 16. l!at;{ J T. Perry, secy. LOCK POUT. X. Y.—Poultry Show. Jan. DLNVEU. col. Poultry Show. Jan 12 .3 10. 1003. W. P. Watters, aecy. 17. 1903. Mr. Heimlich, Judge; W. C. LOGANSPOUT. IND—Poultry Show. Jan. Srhuuian, aecy. 6-14, I'.xO. Sol D. Brandt, secy. Di: ruorr. MICH Poultry Show. Jan. LOS ANGKLKS. CAI...—Ia)a Angeles Coun¬ 6 to, 1903. J H. Leyea, aecy ty poultry Association Show. Jan. 13- DEIIDBT. MICH.—Stale Poultry Show. 17, 1003. Henry W. Keruckeberg, 200 I l>ec. — Jacob Itnuluauo. ICO Field New High St., secy. ave. 217 S. 12th at., aecy. STREETMEN LOI ISVILLE, KY.-Poultry Show. Jan. DETUOir. .MICH.—Detroit Poultry and 22-2S, 1!«I8. John H. Good, secy. I'et SicM'k A>aoclatlon Show. Jan. 19-24, LYNN. MASS.-Poultry Show. Jan. 6-9. CALLIOPE. Should Buy from the pan Shsriie Butterfield and Jas. A. 1903. Chas. E. Hunt. 137 Maple at.. Tucker. Judges. TH09. J. NiCHOL C COMPANY, DI LI 111. MINN.-Poultry Show. Jan. 19^ Mc4’t)OK, NEB.—Poultry Show. Dec. 31. 8. E. Cor. Pearl A Ludlow Sts.. Ctnelnnstl, O. 23, iucluatve, ItItO. Theodore Hollister, I'.STJ Jan. 3, 1963. Mr. Uhodea. Judge; Hat¬ lowest Priced House in America tie Byfleld, secy. F1.I»DU,\I*0. O.—Fort Black Second An¬ MAITLAND. Mo.—Holt County Poultry nual Poultry and Pet Stock Association Aaaoclutlon Show, Dec. 17-20, 1902. J. Show. D.-c. 16 19. V.arj. A. C. Carney, It. McHugh, secy. .Vnd everything In first-class condition. I’.IGIN, ILL.-Poultry Show. Dec. 23-27. MANCHESTER. CONN.-Manchester Poul¬ Seating capacity, -360. Lighted by gas. A l;s'2. .Mr. McClave, Judge; R. K. Rowe, try Association Show. Jan. 8, ItkT— C. J. new Kurtzinan piano In ball. The beat show Balch, aecy. . town In the state for Its size. Only first- LI.mVua. N. Y -Poultry Show. Dec. 16^19, MANKATD. MINX.—Southern Minnesota class troupes need apply. Address I'lrj H. E. Bcn<‘dli‘t, aec.v. I’oultry Association Show. l>ec. 30, lidrj, JON. A. MORRIN. Mgr. Opera Honoe, E'lI'viRLk, K.\N. - Lyon t'ounty Poultry to Jan. X 1913. inclusive. J. W. Koll- .\ss<.i<-iation Show. Jan. 19-23, 1903. mann, pres, and snpt.; L. Z. Smith, vice feet of Duards. 17. 1903 Win K. Heck, seev MASON CITY. lA.—Poultry Show. Dec. T. E. CLARK. Rgr., CLE-ARFIELD. PA. lirCHBlUG, .MASS.— Poultry Show. Dec. 19-24. 1962. S. V. Johns, secy. .30. liHt2'JaD. 2. 1903. J. Lee FroeL aecy. MATTlMlN ILL.—Eastern Illinois Poultry Fmrt WdutIL TEX Fort Worth Fancy and Pet 8*ock .kasoclatlon Show. Jan. —, l■oultrr and Pet Stock Aasoclattun Show 1910. A. B. Shaner, Lanark. HI., judge; C. 8. Vorheea, Ashmore. Ill., recording •Dm 1.3 17, I!H».3 Geo. S. L. Foi, 706 1-2 Now BookIrtK I903>044. Main St., secy. secy.; A. J. Temple. Oakland. 111., coire- I I. I'DLI.INS. COK—Poultry Show. I>ec. resivondlDg secy. OU CANCLARK,7St76PtytiMiitliPI.,Clii8ag« 16 19. DkC. \\, II. PHng. secy. MELVIN, ILL.—Poultry Show. Jan. 6-9. l"Mi»UI.\. G.—Fostorla Poultry and Pet 1903. SliM k Assoclalloii Show. Dec. 31. 1902. MKKIDEX. CONS.—Meriden Poultry and to. Jan. 3. Daci. lu-n 8. Myers, Judge; Pet Slock Association Show. l)ec. 30, 1 lis«. Mann, ai'cv. i<»>" .Isn 2, 1963 John Shnte. aecv. Far Laady's Kew Tbeatra, FU.WKFdRT. IN'D.—Poultry Show. Jan. METHFEN. MASS.—Methuen Grange -John K. IViM-e, aec.v. Poultry and P. S. Association Show. Hll.MiiNT. <>.—Sandiiaky Connty Poultry Jan. 20 23. 1903. J. 8. Groaby, aecy. ADAIRVILLE, KY. MICHIGAN CITY. IND.—Poultrv Show. For open timeaildress W. E. LCNDT, Mgr. ROYAL Rl'SSIAN SYMPHONY ORCHE8TBA. anil IVI Stock Aasoclation Show. Jan. 13 At Liberty. IVould prefer an engagement South, Dec. 17 20. 1902. Mr Meyers, Judge; 3> m. li, r.ao. ib-n 8. Myera, Judge; C. L. Bow- ('an also furnish Ladiee’ Rand andorchestra. Max iiiM. ««krjr. M’alters. secy. Bai'BMAxm, iSO Purchase St., New Bedford, Maas UtEMONT, NRR.—Dodge County Poultry MIDDLET03VN. O.—Poultry Club Show. WANTED anil IVt Stock Association Show. IVc. Dec 17 22. 1902. F. J. Maraball, Judge; t'«r .4lea 44lasseaeh's 44reat Noatbern Inch. Ive. 1902. W H. Haven, seer. Geo. M. Marta, secy. |>wg aad Poay Nbow. l•ALL,^.\. ILL.—Galena Poultry Aasoctn- Mll.I.EUSnPUO. O.—Wooster Poultry An- A flrst-class trainer for dogs and ponies. Must be Harp • Zithers llon Show. Dec. 29. 1902-Ju> 8, 1903. wH'latlon Show. D^. 31. llk)2 Jan. 3, lOi^ )l; state price. OtsroNIA. N. r.-I*oultry Show. Dec. 16- brook. O.. seev. Prtee. •«.««. MILWAl'KEE. WIS.—Poultry Show. Jan. lAiuder than the large !• 'V. Holland, aecy. ■RJ’tLYING MACHINES, Gas Bags, Net- 7 11. 15H»3. Fred Goeti. 943 22nd at., Italian Harp, Grand o. KAN.-Poiiltry Show. Dee. 24 works, etc. for flying machines or bal¬ -1. Dk'2. Mr. Uhodea, Judge; It. B. Pilch¬ loons of anv site or »hap<' made to enter by a man Plano-llke tone, ebon- er, secy, mTewaI KKE. WIS.-Poultry Show. Dj^ <»f exjierieooe and reliability. Prof, C, C. 3 an- ized, 23 strings, I •HtAM) RAPIDS. MICH.-Grand Rapids 15-20. liarj. W. A. llackbarth, <60 Smith Deveer, Newark, Dclaware._ chords, 2 picks, key, I oiiltry Association Show. Feb. 2-8. 190Ct. case, full instructions, 1 linrb-s Mct'lsvc. Judge. MINNEAPOLIS. MINN—State l’»9>*LT A"' book of figure music. Write for circular and •iC.Wsi.AKK, r«unty Toultry Boclatiun Show. Jan. 28-Feb. 3. 1903. agents’ prices. •nil IVf Stoi*k AN«i>rlatl«m 8h M Dnvison. secy. Npleelaad, lad. MITCHELI.. S. D.—Poultry Show. Jan. 13 * ,^*^,'J'**HCRG. pa.—Poultry Show. Jan. 17. 190;i. Mr. Emory. Judge; M. D. Ibirdy, Parties dcsirinp: to sell Roller Coast* House to bouse Dis¬ z.. .'*■ Gore, Middletown, Pa., M O NT E vTl ruo. MINN,—/•ouTtry'^TSo^ tributing A SignTack- ers, Ferris Wheels, Scenic Railways, ing a apiH-lall.v. Ctiy sucoj T >maller tow na: worl IIKHUoN NEB.—Thayer County Poultry Fell. 1012. 1903. I.. H. ArnoUl. secy. giiaranleetl. Lock Rox wi; , Coiainbla City, Ind Water Chutes, Electric Theatres, ' i"l> Show. Jan. 6 9, 1003. W. R. Tal- MONTtJOMEKY. IND.—Moutgoniery Fau- Workios Models, Illusions, Automatic h"l. srey. clers’ Assoi-latlon Show. Dec. —, 190:.. GDMI POINT. N. r.-Pouitry Association OtMi. F. Carver. stK-y. Machines or any other amusement w Jan. 16 20, UH>3. A. K Tate. MT PLEASANT, MD'H.—Isnliella C.iuiity devices, send full particulars and low* Pet Slock ani Poultry Show. Dec. 18 20. Inclusive. l'.io2. _ eat prices to A. P., care Clipper, N. Y.

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AND For Sale -- Big Chance PATKST AlMM.lKD lOK We offer for Sale all of the Tents, Seats, THE BRINKY GAME. NEVEN Lights, Cortains, Wardrobe, Costumes and THREE LATEST CRAZE. HANDBILLS STYLES KINDS of Scenery, together with the Use of TUI ', ot STANDS and a Magniflcent Line of Special Litho¬ StroamerN I, 000 Per Ct. for OPERATOR StMPLE and STRAaXK in ronslrnction. The Following New Designs in graphed Pictorial Printing for Parks rtoar for Rlitpmrnt. PI' BLlf' goes Stock Pictorial Paper are now wild to plav it. Most iiitcrrsting game ever in- T«i ted. No booster or pluggcra neceaMry. ready for delivery. The game exrilea the iiublic to play and boosii itaeir Far Fatra. Frira, MaArNma, rir , *tr. Write for terms and farther particulars. J. HKINKMAN, inventor, Dept. C, Heading, o. Repertoire Shows sL'dl! streamers and window litho¬ The showi^tonred the gSonth for two We Will Help You to Make Money graphs in great profusion. Also A large line of f'onfefll Dnalers'just re- FonrUeen seasons, giving excellent satisfaction and Carda delved. Long feathers lung bandies. UoOI\.4.T^l>SiO^ . Uncle Tom’s Cabin Treasurer Donaldson Litho. Co., NEWPORT. KY, assortment of stock pictorial and LEVIN BR05 Eatabllshed 1886. window work in America. Four¬ AUTOMOBILE No. I 30-32 N. 6th St., TERRE HAUTE, IMP. teen brand new designs now in GiBatest Attraction work. Peanut Write for samples. Can also fur- Roaster ■ or THE KIND THE MUSICAL HITS tiish fine programs, couriers, etc. In Germany, Prance, Kngland and United States arc made on the Mu¬ . . . Yat Invantod sical Novelty lustrumeiits Invented and manufactured bv - * f - Ten NigH, tl.i'.V,."'? Our handsome catalogue is free and fully per for advertising this sterling describes this machine. Also many other attraction of anv house in the styles. Hand, Spring and Steam Power. J. C. DEAGAN, Rotary Pop-Corn Poppers, Roasters aud world. Nine new designs now Popi)ers Combined, Ice Cream Freezers, Cab¬ 358 Dearborn St., Chicago, U.S. A. ready. inets, Tubs, Steel and Pocrelaiu; Iron Illustrated catalog free. 9 pieces of up- Cans, Dishers -'ta and Ice Cream Spoons, to-date music fur Aluminum Chimes or Ice Shavers, Ice . ’•ers, Milk Shakers. Steel Marinbaphone arranged by J. C. Moving Pictures rrii'and -Crystal s^laka- Deagan. Price $2 UO. window work, also hand-bills of The celebrated article used so extensively t>i^: wi'rx mimxkiih, for improving Ice Cream. Sample and rCATHKR ri.OWKRS. all sizes and kinds. We cau recipe free. S37 W. 46111 Nl., t'lilras*. Ills give you everything you need to successfully advertisethis class KIH6ERT RFR. CO., of entertainment. 131 E. Pearl 8t., Cincinnati, O. BEST SHOW TOWNS In the South Wanted for A C.Bao8Clier Carnival Go ..Are on the.. For Season 1903. Musicians that double in orchestra, Circus Acts of all kinds; people must Queen & Crescent do two or more turns and have good wardrolie. No fancy salaries paid so make it low in first letter; it is sure and season is long. I want a Ferris ROUTE livnnoti^l The very best Wheel on per cent or will buy one, also a few more snows. The Clarks, mesmeric paper in Kates Bros., and Boyntons-Brandons, J. H. Kerl)eck and Prento write. Shortest and Fastest Line to the market. The designs are Address as per route. HnOXVILLr. scientifically correct and full of CIIATTANOOOA A. C. Bauscher Carnival Company, ATLANTA comedy. RIKXIACIIIAll Wrightsville, Qa., Dec. 8*14; Statesboro. Qa., Dec. i5«ao. MKRiniAN Hencl lor CJatfxlogue The Best on NEW ORLEANS CONFETTI MEMPHIN MOBILE the Market Hpectal Attention Ulven to Handling ST. I.OUI8 CONFETTI CO., ST. I.OUI8, MISSOURI IIIB UUIIdiUiUll LllliU. UU. Buttons ot Every Description now Booking tor 1903-4 for THEATRICAL COMPAHIES! NEWPORT, KY. <’•»••• W. Zell. n. I*. A., Cincinnati, O. FOR CONVENTiONA, W. J. Mnrphy, W. C'. Rtnenreeei. C\ OATnERINQS, bHOWA Creston Opera House Uenl Mgr. O. 5*. A. 8 GORNALLAS Aertbats f We make them in any qnantitlef flh ordent on short notice and beat J. H. PATT, ltOT1.4Ai Cllll.naK.V-Sketch ArlUta. any Arm in the west on price C'onuUl.na l*ehieM, Corn«ll**a l>oir« Special dealgaa to order. Let ai Owner and Ncr. for Inal IS jeara. know what yon want. Addraaa eanemnnleAllona lo J. H. PATT, Bito CHICAGO. PETE CORNALLA, perm. ad. Bellwoad, III. St. Louis Button C‘St’L'rM?.’’ CRESTON, IOWA. CAft DININO CARS_.

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-THK- STRBCETSMEPi^^ If you sre following fslrs, expositions, circuses, here s stand on the street, work from a flat Joint make high pitches, sell noveltlec or peddle, writ# Don't Buy Till You Hoar from Us Ds for catalogue and any Information you may want. John Chapman Go. We Laadleall the latest nevcUlea, flash and slum (ALL OROLRS RtCEIVLO BY 5.30 P. M. SHIPPED SAME DAY) goods for spladles, flsh poads, gum Jolnta and nor* elty shooting gallerias, S piece Jewelry lots, 7 piece purse lots fountain pen lots with pen holden or BILLPOSTERS memo, book, shear lots and raxor lota, collar button in Watchns, Jewelry, Notions, Flat Ware, Cutlery sets, ne^le paeksgcs, shoe laees, lampwloks, senp Have the best boarda aad irreatent Ptt >■•••• knlres, cembe, spectacles, watches, art mlr* loeatioBH In ClneUiBatl and Hnbnrbs. rors, and a full line of mechanical toys far street =Optical Goods and Notelties- work._Catalogue free, INK-TOOB A CO,* in N. Telephone 2814« Clnlr Alley* v*ur» Itrwl, SL Lanin, Ma. CHAPMAN BULLETIN SERVICE Knife Boards, Gift Hhowt, Fish Ponds, Hpindlet, etc., supplied. Return Balls, Rosettes Flag Canes, Umbrellas, Hpar and Pyrlte Goods, Allumlnum Novelties, Hoapr, Bdbolal* TYPE .... Conlraetors for Bill Peatlnff tbronirh* ties for Rator Ix>ts, Comb Lots, Hbear Lots. Fountain Pen Outfits, indelllble I^nclls, BLOCK . . . Full line Notions, W. B. W. Hpoons, Combination Glass Cutter Knives, No. 18M Mem PICTORIAL PRINTING out the United Statea.Cnba and Canada. orandum Books, White Handkerchiefs, etc. Us»^-4'li«ap-New-Awell Populations City 8s6»902* 68 Snb* Mml-stwk stands and hangars for Repertoire, audertlle. Dramas, Farce Comediee, and all show urban Towna^ 79*000* Writs for Price List. H. O. &. B.. 106 Canal St., Nsw York. purposes. —j—*-■-- - .... counts for. new style i ,, most as gOMl. .. .DURANT.. . and repertoire. MMISUS >H0W FSIST, SaulSt*, OW* New Opera Hoosa BODE WBBON CO. Just Completed* Bl^ vta^e* OUR CLUB OFFERS! I'Jne Scenery* Beat Show We are pushing The Billboard* and to add to Largest Circes Wigoi Town In Indian Territory. UiRBficterirs li Aiirici. our already large circulation offer the following Hrawinpr Popnlatlon 16*000. IMnRatH • Cotril Atm.. CmCIINUT1*0. Open for ollday Attraction a. alluring Clubbing Offers. TNEATWC/U. PMNnNGAft) SNOftAb/mtO M. J. WEATHERHEAD, Mgr. $5.00 for $4.00 $6.00 for $4.75 DURANT, I* T. CROSS PRINTINO CO.. CHKATOf vRANK LLSLIE’S MUNSEY’S* $ 1.00 SI.OO } Both for Ail fnr "Tiurni GEO. SCHMIDT POPULAR MONTHLY* McCLlRE’S* $ 1.00 £»newocs. ca/hos. cmraecii notin en. THE BILLBOARD* - $4.00 ^ $4.75 -THE ONEY- THE BILLBOARD* $4.00 “ Everyl»edy*B MnEaslae- or “CJeod “Everybody’n HaEnnlae,” or “Good EXCHANGE HosseekeeplaK" may be sabetitaled lor HoanekeeplaN,” nsajr be sabntltated. If We dealre te exckaiMge advertla- Eenlie'n. if prelerred. preferred. las space oa a pro rata basis. Circus Wa^on Builder Write fer ear special proposltlea. l.> THE UNITED STATES. PROGRESSIVE AMERICAN, $7.00 for $5.00 $8.00 for $5.75 -PH11.ADE1.PHIA, PA.- 1307-1311 Sycamore St., Cincinnati. CURRENT LIIERATURE* CURRENT LITERATURE* ^ -^oaey sell! as Htak Both for ^ i AH f^ WANTED Art Peeket Hirrars. Mllh*lemf>Tlclitf HElitE, $3.00 LESLIE'S MONTHLY* $ 1.00 ( \5,75 Preaek paiatlaps. Novel aadattraetlvei TlBlitTtElila trwsM IM* sellers. Assertmeat of It. pootpald, Nblrtn t« msnirli all THE BILLBOARD* . $4.00 n«.ns THE BILLBOARD* $4.00 ' ^ 75 coats: ekesper la qaaortllles. HT. name prl<*e an tlcliVn: Paaaisn, lAlElN BUTTON CO., St. l.oals. Ho. iOn Waltem. ni.: Elantlc - Coaatry Lite” may be saballtnted. If lalerekaaE*’* or “New Eavlaiid SapbwHem, W'lath Na|». FTries led. .HaEanlae*'may.VlaaaBlaer' may be aabatltated.nabetltaled pisrtem. BSc. M^issl tar catalaE aad nnaaplrn at licWts frrr. MAGNETIC TACK RAMMERS! Fonlllvrlj adrpaell m,alrra. I thing I ' tin and card board tigaa. Satisfaction guaranteed or niuorr re> ever dlatrihotor thenli hava Ma. Prtoaa, with funded SPICCK HKO«l.. SW Ever¬ $9.00 for $6.50 $10.50 for $7.00 doQ^a extanaien kandla, n Inehea long, aaeh,' RAt green Are., UrouklTn. N, Y. triple extenilon handlea, 4t Inches long, aseh, |Mt (i'el. 171 Kushwick.) Sand the money with the order. None lent C.O.D Mention the‘'Billboard** when writing. WORLD'SIRLD'S WORK, $3.00 \ WORLD'S WORK* $3.00 \^ Tkb Baowildsoa Utko, Co*. Nowport* Ky* MUNSLY'S*aicrwc 5ft l-OO■ /wx fI All for REVIEWnevirtk/ of Drvirw/cREVIEWS* $2.50fto ka r( i‘ All It LESLIE'S* »' 00 I $6.50 MvClUSt'S $ 1.00 f $7.00 THE BILLBOARD* $4.00 1 ’THMrTHE miinAAnff^BILLBOARD Bd$4.00 I ▼ • •^ Wigs and Coshimas Ross Curio Co. “Lippeaeall'n’' may be aabetllaled fer “Tke I adlee’ Home Joarmal” may be For Beat and Salr. “The World's Work.** eabstllated for “HclTwro’n." Largest Honse in the Wast* Laredo, Texas A. FUEGER, *• SVJSKV'Sr** (On tb* Mexican Border,) These Special Offers are strictly CASH IN ad¬ wish to establish branch stores In every city of vance. Send a postoffice order for the offer the United States They deal In Mexican Cor- HOTELS. loaltics. Drawn Linen, Canea and all products you desire and we will have the magazines for¬ Tko PoUowtas Hototo Catar ta Iko of Mexico, quick selling Novelties, etc. Write for their CaUIog and proposition. warded to you for one year at the price named. THE BE1.MONT HOLO-OUT’S 4246 CIm Street, ■os. 7 aad • E. Blxtk ■trost* CINCINNATI, O aoar Ylao, CINCINNATI* O. They are perfect. We man¬ The Billboarii Pub. Co., Bates, ate., 7te.. fl. ufacture the only open face Convei^est to sH Theater* and Car Uast. dropcaae and cloth apindle. Splendid Bsstsnrsnt in connection. Open all We also make a specialty of night C. H THURMAN. Manager. roalelte wheels. Marked Cards Inks and Pereentage Dice Catalog with dlse'ni sheet free Fred Rapond’s Successful Attractions SpocisI Rstss to TbssUical Feapta J. Jam— Mf*. Co., Ft. Scott, Kan MISSOURI 6IRL" cEisteri). “MISSOURI 6IRL“ (Wisteri), ‘‘OLD ARKANSAW" The Jefferson Hotel (Formerly Veelmsn**) All Playinjg to capacity and breaking house records. VBED. MCHIELE, Proprietor. In Preparation—“JVtY FRISKY DAD.** 9t5ei» Wslast Street. CUtClNNAII, OHIO. TeL No. 4071 L. Easy Access to all Theaters. HOTEL RAND Sketches, Songs, Comedies, Dramas Boosts, (•.*• and upwarda per weak. 7lo, ll.SS and tlJS par night with hath. Popular prioe rustan- nnd evsry desertpllsa of tkcaOrtcal work WBITTEN TO OBDBB at lAWBBT mnt. BATEft. Oaly tke beat ortplaal work taralskod to profeoaloaals. Botoroaosoky kc kaadred. Establlakcd lN7a. Head tor ostlBsato. MANAGERS AND AGENTS. THE PRESS CUPPIN6 BUREAU OLIVER Osnaral Agaat John OIMOINMATI, O. BOB WATT, "ssr 806 WalRirt Straat, Phlladtlphlt, Pt. UUTCII 9VUI I, RoblnnoD’f Tan Big •Tenders of newspapers and dealers la news Shows. Permanent addreea, Bristol Hatel, Cinelnnntl, O. pnper information. Undertakes commissloas A NEW ONE. NOT AN OLD CHESTNUT. from bnslnesa or professional people who want Ix>ok* and wink* Just like a Uvaone. GOO GOO, THE WINKING EYE. General Agent ^ posted on what interests them In tke You are sure to catch a beau or make a maah and alwav* gat a pleasant public prints of the country. HARRT W.SEION?and Railroad •mile. All you have to do Is to poll the string, and tha little aye does the Cunirnelor, BucksklnBul's Wrild West. as ■aatam. Now Tark amd IPowvot rest. The most popular and oatchy novelty on the market to-day. If a fiirnd Ullf a funny story that does not sound Jost tight, pall the stiiM and hear tae laugh he gets. For sale by all novelty dealers. Big profits ?HIL W. STINSON, LETTER HEADS ,amplas, lOe; 0 tor Me. Excursion Agent Buckskin Bill's Wild West Show. THT INi.HAvirMt. COM' ANV PARIS NOVELTY WORKS. ROOM 707. 21 QUINCY STREET. CHICAGO. Permanent addreea, care Billboard, CInelnoaU, O. b.invpir . I, . It:. ,r vN . Jr ‘I MALI- IAK> ern nr Alirrii Tmino Manager John THE BILLBOARD’S EMERGENCY SERVICE wfcV* N* Robinson's Ten Big Shown. Permanent addreM, Bristol Hotel, In cane* of ulckncua. accUtenC or death managers In need of people gUlCK are *n»tted to wire us Clnolnnntl, O. staling their retiulrements. The telegram will be Immediately posted on a large bulletia board In tmr St. Louis Calcium Light Co. ofllce." Every, actor, actress, performer and annt who It at liberty In C'ineln^l looks In on ua d^y IB I IfBIIP Svason IWci, Manager and reads the announcenienu on the board. If the persons you r^ulre aiw In Clncln^t f J Dxygen and Hydrogen (las furalahed In tanks for • ws Opposition Car Great !*lereopttoon and Moving 1‘lrtare Machines. All vou will get Into communication with them Insianter. This service Is gmtis. ALL WANT ADS semt us for publication are also poelotl the moment reoelved, and managers frequently get application be¬ 4-Paw Si Sells Bros United shows. '•rdsrs to any part of the United State# tilled Permanent nddrsis, “Tha Blllboard,”Cliielaaatl, O. promptly. Iis-tli Rim 8t. 8t. Ixmla, Mo., U.8 fore tha ^per containing tkelr ad cornea out. THE BILLBOABD leadt. Others tolfow-or try to

MenNoa “ FA* BiUboard" wAen antwtring oda Mention "Th* BiUboard"u>h^ antweringadi Mention TAe BiUboanT' when antwering ode.' Mention-The BWboard" when arewering ad* THE BILLBOARD WILD WEST PEOPLE WANTED -FOR A THOROUGHLY RELIABLE ORGANIZATION- COW-BOYS, COW-QIRLS, ROUGH-RIDERS, VACQUEROS, ROPERS, COSSACKS, LONG-HAIRED INDIANS, GAUCHOS, BOLAS THROWERS, and Feature Acts that can be used for Wild West Show. Long season opening in April. Letters will be forwarded promptly if addressed in care of W. H. I>OINrA.L.I>SOTV, Ac KY. ii M ^ WANTED FOB JOHN ROBINSON ADVANCE Cracker Jack First-Class Sober, Reliable A delicious Pop Corn Confection, packed 100 Billposters-lOO in moisture proof packages, that keep Address OLIVER SCOTT, Gen. Agt., BEVERLY, OHIO. it fresh for a long time. A QUICK SELLER for Theatres, Parks, Picnics, Carnjvals, United Charity Carnival etc. Retails for 5cl A MONEY MAKER for the concessionisL ASK FOR PRICES AND SAMPI.ES San Antonio

Legitimate Privileges for sale. Gaskill-Mundy Carnival Co. Rueckheim Bros. & Eckstein Attractions. Address CHICAGO J. TUNIS OSBOURN, Promoter. WANTED 1903 WANTED= Oponlng About February 28. Bicycle Rider tc llocp the L.ccp. will famish capital to build same and chance to pay for It out uf salary. Want to bear from contractors wbocan build portable Utop track. Want to hear from first-class free W. H. Harris' Nickel Plale Shows Sensational Acts. BarrelJumpers. Acroltats and JuKvIers for Streets of India. None Uk> f;ood. Went Merry-go-round and Kerris Wheel. Ketined up-lo date shows write. Would Ike to hear from Mr HotTnian and other promoters of reputation. Address Uea Mar., = EXPERIENCED CIRCUS PEOPLE IN ALL BRANCHES. = Great Eaatern CansKal Ca., 401 Klaa Nt., t'barlealoa. N X. B.—('oniniUtees, it will pay you to keep your eye on this cuinpany. W’e travel lu our own train, 10 cars, car¬ Billposters address C. 1). McIMYRE, Asberille, N. C. rying elephants, camels and dromedaries. Uur books are open; be In time, get the best. Musicians address ALEX BOWLES, Kichmoad, Kj. Others address CHAS. C. W ILSON, Valdosta, Oa. IV/HE’ ARTISTS Side Show for rent. Silence means salarj high or position filled. SUPPUES, I.srite cstalOiTOs wltti l,nnnillustraU>>ns of new qnirkseilen*. IMatnre Railway Co, slioMtiig hi>w to niske them. l.«nresl Hue of wire msde 301 BROADWAY, siieclsoiy for wire men. Ilon’t buy Wire, Heads. Cat PEARL NAME PLATES, Kyes, Hliellh or Itanzles, till yim see inir catitkivue. Hew York City, H. T. Per Dozen, .... SOo. ROOERS.THL'RMAN A CO.. Wire Artists Whotesalc Par Oroas, SB.60 Supply House, ug Dearborn St., Chicago, 111., U. S. A.

MiCHmAN STATE FAIN RARDS Falrof lOOOagrrrataneeeas. Prlvllefte naea m te *o'a cf aa aey. Prenalanaa aisR AttraetlaiiaAttraetlans paidoaid pranapllpprana pi lyIp and In tnll wllkwith RA VEaIE a s.s:rs.s.r ■ -oM•OR PAIR OP laoa.lOOa. OUR GOLD MEDAL SPECIAL. PIRHT-CLAM ATTRACTIOIONS WANTED. Pt .1 , CS-. lie. Na GansMlpp. '®’‘***’'*t*'» l*"*n">er Resorts, etc.. Hauling €!nparlly 143 Tons. Earning 91,.300 in ulx days, with proper care will last 'AS years. C.tGNEY’H LOCOMOTIVE WORKS. Merry-Go-Round For Sale At a sacrifice, or will take all or part legitimate Hlot Machines, nr will buy machines. 4 Motor Grwphophonra tor aale. la Red Rand t'aais and Capa. Aliovr all In tine Heck&ZarroiKl ILLUSIONS condition. Regards to friends. Address JOHNNY JONES, 017 Hroadway. I.oiwln,0. Including Pepper’a Londao Ghost Show, Statne Tnming; to Life, Cabaret dn Mort, Mernaald. Tanlshlng Lady, Rolla, Capitola, Violet ttneen. Spider and Tip and scores of others There Is nothing In the shape of Illusion, Magic or Hpec- tacular Work that we cannot build on short notice. Big money can be made with SHOW WAGONS ELKS FOR SALE our STORE SHOWS that we build complete. Write for Descriptive Price List. Twenty yeara' experlenee aa hnlld- Herd of 10. 3 line Bucks, rest female Will HECK k ZARRO, 210 Bill Block, CIBCIMBATI, OHIO. era of Prelg:ht, Tableanx. BaiMl. sell herd singly or In (Htlrs cheap. All line Ticket. Ca'llopea. Cavew, Dens, asMl animals and tame Ad. A. I.. SCHRAH- Dog and Papy Wapona. LIHG, Elk farm, PIERPONT. OHIO.

WANTED — National Vaudeville Co.lSUlUVAN & iABLE, Peru, Ind. PLAYS MANUSCRIPT] Undwr Monasomont CHAS. C. BLIJK. A BILL POSTIHfi Ilow royalty Vpaiderllle People In all brwnebes tor honae. Tboae donbllnp braas given ppptpf«pe«. Mnat be aober. no dopea, and do not nlsrepreacnt. State alT yon —PLAHT— do, and make aalary within reason, as yon pet It each week. We pay cnatom. FOR SALE MJtlllb nUIUHt lUIZmES MU nuD ary expenaea bwt no tleketa nnleas we know yon. Alan At Planlat. Address Ar*F*LKTOIV. WIH. Population, IA,0(X). Member W. R. P. A. National Vaudeville Co, • Garrett, Ind. • J. W. THICKENS. MenU4m*‘Th4 BiUboariF' whenantwerinfi ad*Mention*'The BiUboard” whenaneteerinf atU MenUon"The Billboard" when aniwerindode Mention"7%e BiUboard" when aaswsrtnpnda