THEATRICAL CIRCUS BILLPOSTERS FAIRS THE BILLBOARD Price, 10 Cents. Volume XVI. No. 10. CINCINNATI. MARCH 5,1904. Per Year, $4.00

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THOMAS W. ROSS, As Checkers in the Pla.y of that Na.me. -, THE BILLBOARD

Joe Jefferson, dean of the American actors, which are the best money could buy. Mr. celebrated his 75th birthday Feb. 20, and all Fleming goes with the Pawnee Bill Show for Palm Beach turned out to do-him honor. A big the summer and Mr. Forman will attend to- French breakfast was tendered the actor at office duties in their suits 42 Lewis Block, Bove d'Kte. Buffalo, N. Y. Manager P. P. Craft has engaged Sie Hassan Percy Herbert, with the Younger Brothers Ben Aii's Five Whirlwinds as an extra feature Company, closed the show Feb. 15, at advice of for Conroy & Mack's Comedians for the balance A. A. Jack, his manag'.r. Several people claim of the season. The Arabs jioned at York, Pa., to own the play and Mr. Jack declines litiga- on Feb. 29. tion—leaving the would-be owners to fight it that Kirke La Shelle, who had accepted Check- Gordon & Bennett, managers of A Royal out. Mr. Jack will reopen the old reliable A PREDICTION FOR THE WEST. ers, which was written for but rejected by Slave Company, have purchased the rights of Franklin Stock Company, now booked, and will Collier, signed Ross for ten years and gave Holy City for next season, and will open the use new peorln—capable of specialty work and San Francisco, Cal., Feb. 8, 1904. him the title role in this production. same in Baltimore July 28, with a capable willing to pl.iy parts. See ad. ir» want column Editor Billboard. company of thirty-five people. of this isst.. Dear Sir—I trust you will pardon my bold- Charles Edwin Inslee, of the Baker Theatre White Whittk'sr.v, who ct'ars upon the Coast ness in expressing to you my individual views DRAMATIC. Company, Portland, Ore., has been loaned by next season, is shu. iux with Lackaye the honors as to what result the present Japanese-Russian Leon Washburn was in Cincinnati last week. Manager George L. Baker to Paul Gilmore to of The Pit, which has crcjiti'd a sensation at War will have upon theatricals in this country. Ermete Novell! will make hla first American take the place of G. Arthur Yielding in The the Lyric, in New York. _ IH- personates Corth- Being a Westerner, perhaps I am enabled to tour next January. Mummy and the Humming Bird. rell, the aesthetic young arti.-it, educated in Eu- see the situation in a different light than one Clay Lambert, in advance of Arizona, stopped Qulncy Adams Sawyer recently reached its rope, with a soul full of poetry and music, from the Bast would, but I believe that the off in Cincinnati, 23. 2,000th performance at the American Theatre. Lackaye is the plain, blunt, hustling wheat present war will have an influence upon the- The National Stock Company disbanded re- New York. Copies of the book from which the speculator. Both love the typical American atricals, and I would not be surprised if It is cently at Chanute, Kan. play takes its title were distributed to the la- girl. The dramatic interest is tremendous. not felt in the West even this season. To Anne Ivers is reported to be making good in dies in the orchestra and balcony. W'hittlesey is commended for the elegance, begin. Since the beginning of the year the- Resurrection in the Northwest. John Drew is meeting with greater success poise and perfect art of Ms personation. atricals have picked up considerably in the The Orchid has passed its 100th performance than ever before in his revival of The Second Gaston Serpette conducted the first perform- West In the way of box office receipts. I state at the Gaiety Theatre ia London. In Command, Captain Marshall's spirited mili- ance in London of his comic opera, Amorette, this to show that the West is not at the pres- Joseph Jefferson begins his annual spring tary comedy, which Belasco, Mayer and Price Feb. 17 at the Comedy Theatre under the man- ent time dependent upon the East from a finan- tour April 2 in Jacksonville, Fla. have secured for White Whittlesey's Pacific agement of Frank Curzon, 'M. Serpette's music cial standpoint. All through the West busl- Oliver Broyles has joined the John Fay Palm- Coast tour. delighted tue audience. The Dally M»ll says: aess is picking up and theatrical matters are er Stock Co. as principal character. Stephen Phillips has been commissioned oy "The piece is creditable, and the lyrics, for in a more stable condition than during the first Mrs. Sarah Cowell Le Moyne will appear this Viola Allen to write a play for her use next which Ernest Boyd Jones is responsible, reveals part of the season. spring in Browning's Plppa Passes. season, with Joan of Arc as the central figure. some facility in the making- of 'singable' verse, The Eastern war is now attracting the at Michael Strogoff may be revived in the ,.est Scott Craven, Miss Allen's former leading man, but are not remarkable for humor. They serve, tention of the world. I believe that it wil owing to the Japanese-Russian war. is now in Europe to make arrangements with however, to carry Serpette's exceedingly gay result In that Oriental country being put Ii Walker Whiteside missed Iowa Falls, Ia. Mr. Phillips. and tuneful music. Miss Mabel Oilman makes a position of more importance than ever before 17, on account of bad railroad connections. The Queen of the West Company Is playing a charming heroine." conceived of by mere man. It will make East- James K. Hackett has announced that there to good business in New Jersey under the man- American players of ability never have to ern Asia a world factor, and certainly oui will be no change in his method of booking. agement of Mr. Edward Evans. Mr. Kv.ans has "rest" long in London. Mabelle Gilman is play- Western States will become the open door to Paula Edwardes will copyright her photo- now four companies on the road: The Evans &. ing the heroine in Am*relle, while Blanche Ring this newly aroused country—aroused to the graph and intends it for use as S. trademark. Ward, Uncle Joshua, Colmer & Hutson and has a leading part in Love Birds at the Savoy. fact of her importance and her power. This Mme. Rejane will begin her second American Alice Cole, in -Queen of the West. Meanwhile, Maud Hoffman, who was seen first being so, why will not San Francisco or some tour in October. In ber -repertoire will be Zaza. Frederic Belasco and his general manager, by English play-goers in The Cardinal, with western seacoast city became the metropolis Jane Brooks has been engaged for Clara in B. D. Price, are going to New York shortly and E. S. Willard, has been paid the compliment of of the United States by reason of her com- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Eduard Waldmann. are awaited with expectation, upon the iiialto, selection by the Oxford University Dramatic manding position commercially and financially Miss Elsie UeTourney is to resume 'her tour as they will have some one hundred and twenty-, Society to play Rosalind in its coming produc- and consequently theatrically. But of course in Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, next season. five players to engage for their Pacific Coast tion of As You Like It. this pre-eminence of some western city coulc Gordon & Bennett will have out three Royal stock companies and traveling organizations. The patrons of the Academy of Music, at not be desired at the present time because we Slave and two Holy City companies next season- The Everyman Company followed Viola Allen Baltimore, Md., who wished to see Frank Dan- would have to take Broadway physically and Stanley Murphy and J. W. Ashley have been into the Knickerbocker Theatre, New York, 'n iels last week bad free transportation to the plant ber in that western town in question, engaged by Ernest Lamson for Young Tobe a Twelfth Night production in the character- house from any part of the city. Mr. C. B. and it would be better to wait until the mag- Hoxie. istic style of this capable company of players. Dillingham and the management of the house nificent theatres adorning tbat historical avenue Richard Mansfield moved into the New Am- Ettith Wynne Mathison characterized/ Viola. established a bus line for the convenience of wear out by time, but then time is short in sterdam Theatre March 1 for a four weeks' en- The role of Malvolio was taken by Ben Greet. its patrons and named it the "Frank Daniels the twentieth century. gagement. Clyde Fitch's Way of -the World, written for Bus Line." The car lines are still tied up, How would a theatre party of the elite of The new play, Bigamy, by Morton Powell, Elsie de Wolfe, will soon have its first Western causing much inconvenience In reaching the the Golden City dress while going to the proved a success at the Theatre Royal, Corydon, performance at the San Francisco Alcazar. The theatre, hence the omnibuses. When Mr. Dan- Greater Metropolitan Opera House to see the England. first act is very curious. The characters are iels arrived In the city on Sunday evening- he latest Importation from Japan, What dainty A special concert tour in Europe has been ar- all riding in automobiles in Central Park, and was surprised to learn that he had entered the novelties were worn at the special matinee; ranged for June and July next for Miss Van the effect of motion is produced by a panoramic bus business-. what cute Oriental romance is now taking San Studdiford. scenic device. The Zingarri Co., In My Uncle from New Francisco by storm and is eagerly sought for Amelia Bir.gbam, in her costly production of Mack & Armour's Comedians were forced to York (W. Y. Turner, Mgr.) Is playing to good by our now Broadways and Wall Streets of the Olympe, is touring the large cities of New cancel several dates on account of serious sick- houses in the Northwest. The company num- East, as well as what prJma donna is making York State. ness in the company. They report people turn- bers twelve people and carry band and or- ber last farewell trip, beginning at Frisco and W. B. Patton, now leading man in The Min- ed away at Fulton, Mo., and S. R. 0. business chestra, and Introduces new and novel special- touring those Eastern States which could afforO ister's Son Company, will be seen in a new play at Jefferson City. Mr. Mack has been offered ties between acts. The roster of company the extravagance once a year ? These would next season. a great deal of time next year on some of the reads: W. Y. Turner, Mgr.; Mrs. M. E. Turn- be exploited in the columns of the greater the- The Other Girl, at the New Empire Theatre, best city circuits. er, leading lady; R. M. Doyle, leading man; atrical magazines of Frisco, and the Japanned Mew York City, will reach its 100th perform- Miss Georgia. Waldron, who for sevesal sea- C. A. Townsend, juvenile lead; Miss Mayme Thespian would take the place of the painted ance March 14. sons has been associate star with David Hig- Turner, ingenue. The roster of band is: Prof. trouper of today. The Admirable Crichton recently reached Its gins in At Piney Ridge and Up York State, C. A. Townsend, leader; Geo. Clotter, cornet; There is no politics in this, but perhaps my 100th performance in the New Lyceum Theatre, owing to ill health will not play again this H. W. Beals, mellophone; A, L. Fletcher, trom- imagination can only be exceeded l»y the wrath New York. City. season, but will be seen next season at the bone; G. A. Kamrand, baritone; Albert Sohl- that New Yorkers will take these paragraphs. The F. E. Long Stock Company Is booked solid head of her own company, an individual star, berg, tuba; Walter Turner and R. M. Taylor, But really, the present war can not but help and will close the season at Duluth, Wis., the in a new play of Southern life. drums. influencing theatricals wonderfully in the West. hrst week In June. The French Society at Columbia University Alfred Klein, comedian, died Feb. 22 in a Business generally is bound to grow irrespec- A new play, When a Man's Married, by Mur- will produce Les Vlvacites du Capitalne Tic, by sanitarium at Amityville, L. I. He had been tive of which country shall be victorious in ray Carson and Norah Keith, will shortly be Eugene La Blche as Its play this year. Three ill for more than a year. He first suffered from the struggle. J have no fear but that tnose produced in London. performances will be given in the Brinckerhofl" nervous prostration and recently his mind failed companies booked in the West next season will Eduard Waldmann, the German-English actor, Theatre of Barnard College on March 14 and 15. Born in England In 1864, he came to New York have good business. They deserve it and are will appear next season 'in The Merchant of William A. Tlee, '04 college, has been selected as a boy and made his stage debut with Den- paying for it now, especially in the East. Lei Venice and Hainlet. to manage the show. man Thompson In a comedy part in A Farmer's us all be sanguine anyway. Mistress Nell was given its first Pacific Coast The supporting company of John Drew, in Daughter. He made a pronounced hit as Brother Yours very truly, performance recently by the Baker Theatre Com- The Second in Command, are as follows: Chas. Pelican In Falka, a comic opera, and as Buttons A TROUPER. pany at Portland, Oi'C. F. Gotthold, Monroe Salisbury, George Howard in Wang and in El Oapitan. Hig brother, Creston Clark, a nephew of the late Edwin Reginald Carrlngton, Ernest Glendinningi Charles Klein, wrote the libretto of the latter A CHARACTERISTIC LETTER FROM PUNCH Booth, has joined Amelia Bingham to play a O'Kane Hillis, Albert Shay, Lewis Baker, Rob- opera. He leaves a widow and daughter and leading role in Olympe. ert Schable, Sidney Herbert, Miss Margaret three brothers, Herman, Charles and Manuel WHEELER. The Secret of Policulnelle Is reported to be Dale, Ethel Hornlck and Constance Bell. Klein, who are well known in musical and Toronto, Canada, Feb. 24, 1904. playing to overflowing houses at the Garden Frank Wallace, Lewis Morrison and Robert theatrical circles. Editor Billboard. Downing, of Knoxville, Tenn., have organized An eloquent tribute to the sincere, dignified Theatre, New York City. a stock company, which will play in that city The meanest manager I ever traveled with George Hammond, William Clifford, Joe Wil- and earnest work of the F.1 F. Proctor Stock once made the 1000 island tour and as he only liams and Ben Lander have closed with the and Chattanooga during the spring and sum- Companies was recently paid by Mr. Augustus counted 964 went to the captain and got a re- W;alkcr Whiteside Company. mer. Mr. Wallace has engaged a clever set of Thomas. After witnessing the performance of bate on his tickets. I am the first agent up The Never 'Never Land, by Muriel Foster, of people, and will put shows on nightly, with his pet drama. Alabama, at one of Mr. Proc- here to wear an asbestos vest, and the wagon London, England, is reported to be making a two matinees, changnig his bill twice each tor's stock theatres in New York City recently. shows are all on runners. A foxy agent is offer- successful tour of the provinces, week. Mr. Thomas said with the peculiar emphasis ing writers six passes for the best story about George Foster Platt, the manager of the Music lovers of Peoria, 111.1, will have quite and deliberation that distinguished him: "This his leading lady running away in an automobile, Academy at Wilwaukee, Wis., has written an- i few musical attractions this spring—a concert little company of players rehearsed my piece and the comedian leaving a roll of stage-money other drama, The Rich and the Poor. Dy the Chicago Orchestra in March, the April only five mornings. I believe they did not even with the hotel clerk and then running up an The Franklin Stock Co. is now organizing at Festival to be given by Mr. Damrosch, three have the advantage of seeing the scenic sets immense bar bill. Port Huron, Mich., for a seventeen weeks' tour performances by the Savage Opera Company, a in advance. They simply studied from my A "Parsifal" lecturer struck a Canadian town under the management of A. A. Jack. concert by Max Heinrich and his charming prompt book, under the guidance of a stage and the billposter dated all the Paracamph Edward Ledger, proprietor of the Era, of daughter, and a song recital by the fascinating manager, who had possibly seen my play per- paper he had just put up. An enormous new London, England, recently underwent an opera- George Hamlln. formed once before. When I saw this com- theatre has just opened at Quebec. The lobby tion for appendicitis. He is convalescing. Aubrey Boucicault has- entered suit against pany produce the play on Monday afternoon, is bigger than the whole Crawford circuit. It The Fakir of Kokomo is the title of a new W. A. Brady and Sam S. and Lee Shubert for its very first performance simply amazed me by is so cold up here they put up paper with long production by Harold McGrath, of Kokomo, approximately $50,000 damages for breach of its smoothness, its intelligence, its thorough haircurlers. A friend of mine here has a flat Ind., which will take the road next season. contract. It will be remembered that the tour grasp of the situations and plot. I did not with such small rooms he is training his dog to The Arm of the- Law is a new play that was of Captain Charlie was closed abruptly, which think that any company no matter how com- wag his tail up and dowo instead of sideways. produced for the first time on any stage In the Boucicault claims was due to mismanagement. posed, could do work so well within so short In one town the local armory is over the hall, Garrlck Theatre, London, England, Feb. 16. W. A. Brady declares Boucicault terminated a time. I say. without hesitation and without but the soldiers only drill on show nights—that Salvini is not coming to the United States the contract himself, fear of contradiction, that in nearly all roles is, they begin to drill, and after 600 of them this year after all. The contract providing for Edna Aug. of Cincinnati, has instructed her this piece was as well produced by Mr. Proc- "ground arms" for fifteen minutes the manager his visit has been canceled by mutual consent. attorney, A. H. Hummel, to enter suit against tor's stock company, within that remarkably sends up word he will let them all ia at 25 James Welch, who has contracted to produce Manager Leander A. Sire to recover ^lt Boston as a member of crous light In their plays. biebler & Company say that the Washlng- The Lyceum Theatre, at Syracnse, N. Y., Is the celebrated stock company of the Boston Cyril Hayward, of London, England, has writ- :on's Birthday receipts from their six attrac- still in darkness, and will be the rest of the Museum. The season after he Joined the Grand :en a new play called The Sadducee and the lons were the heaviest In their careers- as season. Sinner. It met Its first production In the Royal managers. Eleanor Robson, In Merely Mary It is reported that the Wednesday matinee Theatre, in Manchester, England, on Feb. 29. Ann, played to $2,764; Kyrle Bellew to $2,637. will be cut out by the New York theatres next Franklin Fyles is going to rearrange his play, Ada Rehan and Otis Skinner, at the Harlem season. )pera House, drew $2,867 In two performances. lynf and for a number of seasons was with the Kit Carson, for Ralph Stuart. The piece was Changes are being made at the Merlden The- famous Grand Opera House Stock of Pittsburg. used by a stock company at the American The- Out-of-town performances were In proportion, atre, Merlden, Conn., looking to the public In 1894-95 he supported Chas. Dlckson and atre, New York-, two seasons ago, for a trial 10 the managers say It can hardly be such a safety. also Robert Bdeson during his New York en- week. tad season. The old Phillips Theatre, at Richmond, Ind., gagement of Soldiers of Fortune. It was dar- Florence Roberts' has moved Into Montana, Forman & Fleming's Uncle Tom's Cabin Com- will be remodeled' and made Into a modern ing the latter production that Augustus Thomas, broken all ner previous records at Bntte and Is pany opened Oct. 10 with a swell line of paper, playhouse. the celebrated playwright, selected him to suc- now cheerfully contemplating the Colorado sil- new 72-foot car, and a novelty In the way of Manager Dttgan Is having several additional ceed William Collier In On the Quiet, In which ver circuit where she always playa to capacity a U. T. C. parade. W« have placed an order seats Installed In the Princess Theatre at Mid- piece be playea tor fifteen weeks. It wn» then business. 'or »U new Tom scenery and band uniforms, dlesboro, Ky, THE BILLBOARD

Mr. J. Sherwood Uschrlch bag succeeded Mr. the treasurer In place of Mr. Moore, who re- ham, Ala., Feb. 15. The proceeds went to the will close his Southern tour with an engage- B. H. Baker as manager of the Metropolitan at cently left thl« position. Hillmore Hospital. ment at the Orpheum Theatre, New Orleans, Raleigh, N. O. A very neat little opera house has recently The Gordon Sisters closed with The Silver La., week of March 7. The Treasurers' Club of America gave its an- been built at Wilson, N. Y., and the managers Slipper, 18, at Omaha, Neb., and left tot New Miss Marion Littlefield has gone into vaude- nual entertainment at Wallick's Theatre, New are ready for business. Their first and opening York. ville after a successful road tour with the Eva York City, Feb. 28. date is March 9, with Capt. Webb's seallous A dramatic version of Parsifal was put on Bartlett Macey Entertainers. Miss Littlefield The La Salle Theatre, Chicago, opened Its and vaudeville, also moving pictures, by Acme at the Lyceum Theatre at Minneapolis week of is now playing the Keith Circuit. doors Feb. 21 after a seven weeks' silence, with Amusement Co. Feb. 28. Captain and Mrs. T. S. Baldwin, of Quincy, the Belle of Newport. Manager Hartz, of the Euclid Avenue Thea- Patti, was sixty-one on Feb. 19 and she gave 111., who have been sojourning In Los Angeles, Manager W. N. Brown, of the Clarion (Iowa) tre, Cleveland, Ohio, closed his theatre Feb. 18 a dinner to her entire party in honor of the Cal., this winter, will leave for home about Opera House, will go with the Eldpath Lyceum out of respect to the late Marcus A. Hanna. occasion at Syracuse, N, Y. the 1st of May. The Captain promises a big Bureau next season. Forbes Robertson and Gertrude Elliott readily Miss Bob White will open at the Park The- surprise for the World's Pair in St. Louis this The plans of a first-class theatre to be built consented to the omission of their perform- atre in Philadelphia early in April, where it summer. at Lewisham, England, have been accepted by ance on that day. wiill remain for an indefinite run. Martin & Crouch are in their fourth week the London city council. The Neilsen Opera House, at Sandusky, Ohio, Mme. Gadski, of the Metropolitan Opera Com- with the Quaker Concert Co. in South Dakota, The Oliver Opera House at South Bend Ind., was ordered closed Feb. 8 until required im- pany, has succeeded in recovering the $300 dia- doing their comedy acrobatic work and barrel will be greatly improved before next fall Jf provements are made. As the improvements mond brooch which she lost in the street some jumping. They will continue with that com- present plans materialize. will amount to ten or twelve thousand dollars time ago in New York. pany until the fair season opens up. The Kay Theatre, at Anderson, Ind., opened It is likely that Sandusky will be without a Manager Oonried, of the Metropolitan Opera Mr. John T. Rees and Prof. W. J. Sellars under the management of the Brooks Theatre playhouse for some time. House, New York City, has reduced Madame have formed a partnership and are booking a Company with vaudeville. The Unique Theatre to be built at Minneapo- Oalve's guaranteed appearances from twenty- large circuit of summer theatres In the South. A new opera bouse was opened at Erie, Kan., lis, Minn., by J. E. Rogers will cost $50,000. five to eighteen, owing to her refusal to sing The new firm has oflJces In Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 11, with The Messenger Boy. The house The building will be finished in terra-cotta to the Countess in Le Nozze di Figaro. and Greensboro, N. C. Edney Eldge will look has a seating capacity of 600. resemble white marble and touched lightly with Miss Sybil Sammis, who distinguished herself after their interests in the South. The large water main at the Franklin (N. Y.) guilt. The building will measure 62x160 feet at Duss' concerts in Madison Square Garden That Eddie McDonald and Blanche Frayne, Opera House broke Feb. 20 and flooded the stage and will be completed June 1. last summer, has gone to Europe and will late of Cornell's Humpty Dumpty Co., are now with sixteen inches of water. The opera house at Sigourney, Iowa, is being doubtless devote herself to grand opera, mak- in their fourth week as a special attraction Messrs. George and Eddie Bredeman, of Jeffer- put to a novel use, and within its walls are be- ing her debut abroad after filling certain con- with the Carner Stock Co., introducing their son City, Mo., recently joined the Imperial ing enacted a drama from real life. The court cert engagements in London. original comedy acrobatic specialty between the Stock Company, of Kansas City. house having been condemned, district court was The orchestra of the Metropolitan Theatre acts. The opera house at Eushville, Ind., may be transferred to the opera house, and a woman is at Butte, Mont., is composed of the following: Tiie Mllinan Trio, who were playing an en- improved to meet the requirements of the city being tried for the murder of her husband. J. J. Brennan, leader and violin; Otto Gaebel, gagement at the Elk's Bazar, Merlden, Conn., ordinance and be opened shortly. John W. Hart, owner of the Kensington Thea- piano; John Matijich, clarionet; Stephen Stecii, when the building burned, Feb. 14, were lucky Beerbohm Tree has founded a school for ac- tre, Philadelphia, Pa., will tear down his house cornet; Will E. Pooher, trombone; Joe Hebans, in not having their high wire apparatus de- tors in connection with His Majesty's Theatre. at the end of the season and at once start the bass, and Hal W. Fielding, drums. stroyed. The apparatus had been removed the It promises to be a great success. Walter Stanton, who is playing the part of night before in order that the janitor might It is probable that an effort will be made to the Golden Goose in the Mother Goose spectacle clean up the hall. rebuild the playhouse at Marlin Texas. W. W. at the New Amsterdam Theatre, New York Harry and Flora Blake, the Two Bees, well Turner has purchased the old lot. City, announces that his son has just closed at known In America, are reported as' making a the Grand Opera House, Pittsburg, where lie There is some talk of tearing down the Audi- Detroit, Mich., Feb. 17, 1904. big success In the music halls of London with torium Theatre at Louisville, Ky., and using was doing- his Grandmother Goose specialty. Hiawatha. Mr. Blake was the chairman at the The Billboard Pub. Co., Cincinnati. The completion of the largest pipe organ ever the grounds for building purposes. Gentlement—A drop of ink makes annual dinner and dance of the Music Hall Art- To the Georgia Harper Company was accorded built has been announced. It is a special ex- ists Railway Association at the Horus, Ken- ~nKn«o tliiiik. and as we have found exhibit for the World's Fair, and occupies the honor of opening the new $11,000 opera that "The Billboara•• u»>«, — -.1- sington, on Jan. 30. . . -f Langford, S. D., Feb. 16. a large room specially built to contain it .'n Tommy Nelson, of the Four Nelsons, while Oeoig-. Scott has succeeded Douglas Cox as kind of Ink to make 'em think, wo the Festival Hall. The organ has 145 stops. doing the "giant swing" at the Grand, Indian- manage!- of the Alhambra Theatre, London, are preparing copy for insertion in There are 10,000 pipes, some of which are five apolis, Ind., Feb. 19, the guy rope of the bars Kng.. £r. Cox having died Feb. 2. your Street Fair Number, feet square. on which he was working broke and Nelson was Toe .mperial Stock Company, of Kansas City, Sours very truly, An ton Ilegner, a former member of the Patti thrown to the stage. He fell on his neck and Mo., ill play San Antonio for a few months,' IHE "2" HEWITTS. company, had an attachment issued in Philadel- side. Besides a sprained neck and a very aftei -vhlch they will play the World's Fair. phia, Pa., Feb. 23 to collect $2,800, which he badly bruised arm, he was hot otherwise in- Tb ushers of the Grand Opera House at De- says is due him for salary on his contract. jured. Jatui 111., realized about $20 each from the Hegner declares that he joined the company In their musical act entitled The Farmer's -cr" t performance of Pretty Peggy recently. when it started on its present tour. He is a Daughter, from the pen of W. C. Parker, of V 3 Elks' new opera house at Albuquerque, 'cellist and, according to his contract, was to Houley & Dresser, Stella and Louise Levy are S., was opened on Feb. 29 by Weber & erection of a new nouse, which he will navL- receive $150 a week. When the company receiving flattering mention. Jules Levy, Jr., Fields' Music Hall Company in Whoop-Dee-Doo. completed in time for next season. It will i>e reached San Francisco he was told that he was fifteen years of age, made his debut as a cornet a ground floor house with al) modern improve- not needed any longer. The attaches of the Orpheum Theatre, at ments. soloist in Chicago, and gave evidence of re- Brooklyn, gave a ball at Sermanla Hall Feb. A record run was made by The Red Feather markable talent. His talent comes naturally, 29. The Orpheum Orchestra furnished the mu- The Way burn Vaudeville circuit now com- Company from St. Paul to St. Louis Feb. 20. as the elder Levy had a brilliant career. sic. prises New York, Boston, Troy and Philadel- A special traiin on the Burlington Route was The Hoosier Zouaves are Fred Kepner, cap- Powder caps In a boy's pocket started a fire phia. Negotiations are now pending for prop- in waiting, and with baggage cat' scenery car tain; C. H. Barnett, manager, and Fred Hart- in his clothes at the Lyceum Theatre, Detroit, erty in Chicago, St. Louis and Denver. With and sleepers, pulled out at 12:12 a. m., and man, Harry Argus, Harry Gird, J. M. Law- Feb. 23, and a badly scared audience was the Mr. Wayburn are associated Edward Claudus, arrived in St. Louis at 3:12 p. m., Sunday. horn. Harry Arnold, Charles Ehlers, Leonard result. F. Bichard Anderson and the Murphy Construc- Manager Ziegfeld, of The Bed Feather Com- Dprichard, G. W. Woods, Harry Ryan. M. H. Wlnchell Smith, manager of Candida, Is ill tion Company. pany, and F. M. Rugg, Northwestern Passenger Wild, F. C. Martz, C. A. Pierson, Ralph Mil- In his apartments in New York, brought on by Lord Chamberlain, who is the official charged Agent of the Burlington, were both on the ler, Scott Jackson and Jacob Daub, privates. overwork since the mayor closed the Vaudeville with the control of London places of amuse- anxious seat until the train arrived. The com- They got their zouave Instruction from Capt. Theatre. ment, has issued a circular to the managers of pany was ahle to play Saturday matinee and Jacob Fox, of Indianapolis. Next summer will The Schiller Building in which the Garrick the leading music halls warning them against evening at St. Paul, and open to a $1,500 house find them at Coney Island In Kronan's Military Theatre, Chicago, is situated suffered a small allowing any songs to be sung calculated to at St. Louis on Sunday. On some stretches of Carnival. damage from flre In the thirteenth story on offend the sensibilities of either the Russian track speed reached 70 miles an hour. Manager Fred Hashagen haa made a very Feb. 24. or Japanese nation. William E. Slafer, the musical director of creditable success of his amusement resort, A. P. Lombard & Company's decorators of The Pacific Coast Independent Managers' As- Hyde & Behman's Theatre, Brooklyn, was pre- Hashagen's Auditorium, St. Louis, which Is Boston are at work on the new opera house in sociation was formed in San Francisco on Feb. sented Feb. 17, before a large audience, in the recognized now as one of the leading vaudeville Jacksonville, Fla. Its opening will take place 12. The newly formed organization controls all theatre, with a beautiful diamond ring, as a theatres of the city. At the performances early In April. the important Oregon and Washington theatres, birthday gift, by the members of his orchestra. given every night and Sunday matinee the place George Greenough, the owner of the Academy the Victory at San Jose, the Liberty at Oak- J. P. Hill made the presentation speech. After Is crowded with the better class. Women and of Music at Sterling, 111., will spend $10,000 land, Bnrbank's at Los Angeles, and the Majes- the performance 'Mr. Slafer was serenaded at children are especially catered to. High-class upon improvements for the theatre during the tic at San Francisco, his borne by the (Brooklyn Marine Band, which vaudeville is the regime, as will be noted by coming summer. If Manager Beall, of the Grand, at Sioux has pleased the patrons of Brighton Beach the this week's bookings, which Includes the follow- The Kalamazoo (Mich.) Amusement Palace City, Iowa, does not buy the opera house prop- past five seasons, and of which Mr. Slafer is ing: Signorita El Salto, Lavigne Sisters, Rice will shortly be provided with twelve hundred erty that he has been managing for the past director. After the serenade Mr. Slafer invited Brothers, the Dalys, the Edwards, Miller and seats and a stage for the purpose of giving five years the owners will transfer it to a syndi- the band to accompany him to a nearby hall, Hummert, Edward Flannlgan, and the Musical cate that will manage a line of theatres along where a repast was served. high-class vaudeville. the Missouri river. The present lease expires Carters. The theatres of Baltimore, Md., did a re- in May. The property is owned by Boston capi- Hurd, the great magician, and company are markable business on Washington's Birthday. MINSTRELS. now in their twenty-eighth week, and business The Academy of Music had the largest audi- talists. under the existing circumstances Is satisfac- ence of the season^ Manager I. L. Stuart, of the Olympic, at A minstrel company was recently organized tory. The Musical Demorests are now In their The Bijou Theatre, which opened in Wtoona, Hampton, Iowa, has settled his damage suit at Henderson, Ky., to play contiguous towns. sixth week with the company, and prove to be Minn., Feb. 8, Is reported to be doing good with the Chicago & Great Western Railway Doc Waddell, general agent Faust's Min- a card of value. Their season closed in May, vaudeville business under the management of Company, receiving $2,500 in the adjustment of strels, writes: "We are homeward bound. We opening again Aug. 13 with a new program but Wheeler & Hasbrouck. his claims. Mr. Stuart and wife were on a will close about May 15. Preparations for sea- the same company. Mr. George B. Greenwood, Manager W. L. Van Oleve, of the Van Cleve train on the above road that was wrecked near son 1904-05 are very swell and extensive. The the manager, will begin his lyceum work with Theatre, Hartford City Ind., is in Florida for St. Charles, 111., about a year ago. Mrs. Stuart day we played South McAlester, I. T., the The Southern Lyceum Bureau as1 soon as the the winter. During bis absence the house Is was seriously injured and Mr. Stuart slightly. band and company visited the principal co^il season closes. In the meantime he will visit managed by Its treasurer. The grand jury returned indictments for man- mines and were conveyed down into them. It's the different printing houses and arrange for a The opera house at Austin, Minn., Is reported slaughter in the Iroquois Theatre fire on Feb. the first time a minstrel band ever rendered fine line of special paper for Mr. Hurd and as having been condemned, and the city is look- 23 against George Williams, building commis- a concert underground to miners while at work. company for next season. The present roster ing for a capable manager with some capital to sioner ; Edward Laughlin, building inspector; The 135 orphans of the Ft. Worth Masonic now includes Mr. Frederic Hurd, Geo. B. Green- Will 3. Davis, manager of the Iroquois Theatre, Home were Mr. Faust's guests at Ft. Worth, erect as modem playhouse. wood, manager; Robert Demorest, Leo Demorest, Marshall W. Taylor, proprietor of the Camden and against Thomas J. Noonan, treasurer of the Tex., Washington's Birthday." Ona Demorest, Walter Minder, electrician, and Theatre, Camden N. J., has leased the Star Iroquois Theatre, and J&s, B. Cummings, stage Barlow & Wilson's Minstrels are now enter- Earl Woltz, leader. Theatre, on North Eighth street, where he in- manager of the Iroquois Theatre, for criminal ing on their twenty-eighth week of their sea- tends to produce popular dramas. omission of duty. son, and business has continued up to the top The opera house property at Fitzgerald, Ga., By two deeds recorded with the county clerk notch. Messrs. Barlow & Wilson are quite ODDS AND ENDS. was sold recently by the Atlanta Loan and In- in Buffalo recently the executors of Max Wahlo busy getting in shape for the tenting season. The choral class of the Henderson (Ky.) vestment Company to Mr. I. Gelders, who has convey to John Kreltner, Michael Shea and One of their cars was burned at Springfield and High School is now working on the comic opera been manager of the house for the past two others the site of the old Court Street Theatre. the contents completely destroyed, with $8,000 Priscllla, which is to be presented after Lent. 'seasons. Mr. Shea and company will erect a fire-proof loss, covered by insurance. They fortunately The Elks at Huron, S. D., have let the con- An unconfirmed report is afloat that Manager strcuture at a cost of $400,000. The building saved their six-wheel Pullman, which was tract for their new club house. It will cost George L. Baker, of the Baker Enterprises, at will seat 2,500 people and is expected to be coupled up to the burned sleeping car. Several over $10,000, and work will commence on it Portland, Ore., will, In connection with some ready for occupancy by September. This will of the members had narrow escapes and their early this spring. California managers, reopen the Empire Theatre when completed be one of the finest and most personal effects were destroyed. This company The Meriden (Conn.) town hall was destroyed at Portland. up-to-date theatres in that city. wall run the present season until May 25, clos- on Sunday, Feb. 14, by fire. The Meriden Messrs. Cowan Brothers last week obtained The Treasurers' Club of America, an, organiza ing at New York City. The tenting season will Lodge of Elks was holding a bazar in the hall the lease of the Academy of Music, at Wil- tjion composed of the treasurers of all the thea- open June 1. at the time of the flre. The loss to the build- mington, Del., for the ensuing five years. Many tres in New York City, gave its annual enter- tog was $125,000. The Elks lost about $500. improvements will be made to the house before tainment at Wallick's Theatre on Feb. 21. The Elks Lodge of Wichita, Kan., gave a next season. Those furnishing the attractions were Thomas VAUDEVILLE. three days' entertainment and benefit Feb. 18- Mr. J. J. Sweeney, of Sweeney & Coombs' Q. Seabrooke, Frederic Bond and Company, Oscar De Lang will go on the road shortly 20, and the boys showed that they know how Opera House, at Houston, Texas, recently dis- Marie Dressier, W. T. Carleton. Brooks and with his musical act. to do things up right. Shipp's Indoor Circus posed of eighty shares of the stock of tlmt Denton, Yorke and Adams, Emma Carus. the Muriel Foster left England on Feb. 27 for an furnishev. the amusement, and it was a grand house to Messrs. H. T. D. Wilson and H. S. H. Meredith Sisters. Stlnson and Merton, Ford and eight weeks' tour in this country and Canada. success financially and socially. Wilson for $45,000. Dot West, Walter Kelly, Agnes Mahr, Ritta Miss Sabel Johnson, playing the leading Dr. J. E. Fitzgerald writes; During the win- After being closed for some time, the opera Redmond. Helen Byron, Estelle Wentworth and houses, is meeting with success in her songs. ter months I conduct a vaudeville show, giving house property at Nevada, Iowa, has been trans- Edward Bice. Sam Goodman and Bertha Beiss have joined free entertainments for the purpose of adver- ferred, and It Is now announced will be put in The authorities of St. Joseph, Mo., have of- hands and are hustling on their new vaudeville tising and selling medicines. Some weeks ago shape to comply with the city ordinances govern- fered $25 reward for the apprehension of A. T. sketch. I wrote to the manager of a hall in a small ing public buildings. Bynearson, advertising agent of the Lyceum and McCoy, Gano and Rouelette have joined the town In the state of Wisconsin for a date. I Manager Roberts, of the Grand Theatre at Tootle theatres, from which he Is said to have Van Dyke & Eaten Stock Company with their enclosed a contract for him to sign and return. Toledo, O., has decided to dispense with Mon- embezzled $400, He Is described as follows: new specialty. I also mentioned in my letter that he would day matinees. The Itobinson Dramatic Co., Five feet, 6 or 7 inches tall, weighs 120 pounds, Billy Burke was given a benefit performance have to distribute bills and furnish billboards, which recently opened at that place, will prob- slim build, stooped shoulders, hollow chested, at Payton's Lee Avenue Theatre Feb. 21, by etc. In a few days I received the following ably make that theatre Its home for the re- sallow complexion, dark hair, gray eyes, thin the stock company. reply: mainder of the season. face, sickly appearance, has the appearance of The Herbert Family, in their aerial acrobatic R , Jan. 25th. Local No. 8, 1. M. A., of Louisville, Ky.. is a consumptive, walks a little erippled from act, have signed with Thompson and Dundy at Dear Sur: going to have a banquet on April 14. All the rheumatism, no beard, and can not raise much. Luna Park for the coming season. i got your letter and when i red it 1 was brothers of T. M. A. are Invited to be present. When last seen had on soft, black Stetson hat, Madame Belle Cole, the famous concert sing- madder'n a Marsh hare then 1 showed it too Wm Corrigan is president of the local and dark suit, and long, light-colored overcoat; heavy er, is reported as meeting with much success my oil woman and she got a durned site mad- Wm. J. McLoughlln Is secretary. gold chain and Eagle lodge charm. Is a bill- at the Tlvoli Theatre, London, England. der'n me. "Hiram," sez she "thet criter's a The Manltowoe Turner Opera House Company, poster and will likely be found around theatres George Adney and a number of friends will low down swindler else he thinks yur green as of Manltowoe, Wis., was recently Incorporated and billposting headquarters. Quite well known build a new vaudeville theatre at East Hans, gras, you jest write an tel him thet he kin with a capital of $25,000, divided into 500 among theatrical agents and managers. England. It will be called the Empire. heve the hall fer too dollars an fifty cents a shares of $50 each. The Incorporators are Wm. Edna Aug opened an engagement In the Vic- nite but yu shan't pay his board bills." Rockhoff, Charles Paulus and H. S. Schmltz. toria in New York. This is her first appearance F. C. H. The Myers Grand Opera House, at Janesvllle, in many months. She made a hit In new songs Wis was dark ou account of the cancellation The Philadelphia Patti concert has been in- and dances. FOREIGN. of the following attractions: A County Chair- definitely postponed. Addison and Livingston opened on the Nov- Mr. and Mrs. Kendal have begun a tour of man, Foxy Grandpa, Happy Hooligan, TTnfler The Washington's Birthday audience to ijar- elty Circuit week of Feb. 22, at the Novelty the English provinces in a repertoire, including Two Flags, The Girl of '76, and Prince of Pil- sifal was a $19,000 one. Theatre, Denver, Col., ana their act met with Dick Hope, The Elder Miss Blossom and Still sen. Syracuse (N. Y.) and Scranton (Pa.) engage- big success. Waters Bun Deep. Mr. Simon Robinson is now treasurer at Wat- ments were canceled by Pattl. The whistling of Mrs. Eloise Arends, of Mil- The Philanthropists, a translation of M. son's Cozy Corner Theatre, Brooklyn. Mr. Rob- Parsifal is in rehearsal by the stock company waukee, Wis., has been likened to that of Alice Brleux's Les Bienfaiteurs, was given recently inson has been the assistant treasurer at this at the Alcazar Theatre, San Francisco. Shaw's by Bobert Chisholm Bain, the teacher of by the Stage Society in London. The play haa house ever since It opened last tall. Manager The Bijou Musical Comedy Co. gave a benefit whistling In Chicago. not worn well, though but few years old. His Watson promoted Mr, Robinson, making hjm performance at the Bijou Theatre, Birming- Chas, W. Scttepp, with his canine troupe, new drama saw a production In Paris recently. THE BILLBOARD

Dreher made a hit with their singing. The is attracting crowds this week. The Queen of Martha Montre, Lynn Weleher, the Great Sunday concert was well patronized, and wetik the Highway, next. Lafayette, Gertrude 'Scott, Travesty Band So- CORRESPONDENCE day this house continues to draw capacity au- People's Theatre.—The Funny Mr. Dooley h.,., loists (Lafayette), The Manila Quarette, Ellis- diences. This week the burlesque Will be some- been doing a fair business. Sis Hopkins, with Nowlan Trio, The Bride of Thibet and the NOTldE,—The Billboard desire* a correspondent in thing new, on the Weberfleld order, and will Rose Melville, next. kinodrome. Business good. every city and town in the United States which w not present the popular comediansof the house in Kensington Theatre.—The Fast Mall is pleas Broadway Musee—The Broadway Musoe here represented* new roles. It is entitled Fiddle-Dee-Dee, and ing large crowds. For Her Sake, next. opened its doors to the St. Louis public on W. B. Watson will appear in one of his in- Columbia Theatre.—Al. W. Martin's Uncl Saturday last, and judging from the attend- imitable roles, that of Solomon Lichinski, a Tom's Cabin Company packed this theatre to ance so far, Is going to be one of the profitable BROOKLYN. Hebrew conjuror. That he will do ample jus- the doors all of this week and it is hoped that institutions of the city. One of the marked tice to the part goes without saying. Elmer the good start made by this company will tr features of this place is the arrangements Tenley, as Patrick McSorley, and Sol Fields, kept up in the future. Winchester, next. provided for the comfort of its patrons. Man- Montauk (Frank M. Hoyt, Mgr.) Marie Tem- as Miller Hocheimer, on a trip to Paris, will Star Theatre.—M. W. Taylor, of Camden, ager Howse hag gathered around him a most pest and her London company were seen in form a team of fun-makers hard to beat, while N. J., has opened this house at a melodramatic competent staff of experienced people. In the The Marriage of Kitty, opening with a matinee Ed B. Adams will essay as Doolittle Kidder, a house and business the first week under the ne1 brillian iiiy lighted curio hall are exhibited! on Washington's Birthday. The settings of masher, one of those dude characterizations for management has been very good. The first a Aztec Twins, Marian and Wife, Oameroni, Del the piece were unusually pretty, and Miss which he is noted. There will entirely new traction 22 was Mr. Taylor's own attractJoi Fugo, Salvail, Jennie Brown, Doc Corning, and Tempest displayed a number of extraordinarily musical numbers and dances which will empl If Women Were Men, To Die at Dawn, next. fully a dozen concessions. In the theatre, whieh beautiful gowns. The company was a very the full strength of the Cozy Corner Stock Co. Forepaugh's Theatre.—The Stock Company ; is as comfortable a little auditorium as is good one. Business was excellent all the week. Star (E. M. Gotthold, Mgr.) Weber's Pari- doing a nice business and everybody who at- found anywhere, the following bill of vaude- Next: Fritzi Scheff in Babette, followed by sian Widows Burlesque Company gives two tends the ihouse is surprised at the excellent ville acts appear: Tuson Sisters, G'eo. Lynn & Williajai H. Crane in The Spenders. good burlesques, Roses and Onions and The work done. Next: The Pledge of Honor, fol- Co., the Hirschborns, Malcolm, Grace George, Grand Opera House (Lew Parker, Mgr.) The Widows at Sea, and a strong olio. Business lowed by Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Brooks & Young and moving pictures. Scenic attraction at this house was Mr. Herbert Kcl- good. Next: The Morning Glories Burlesque Standard Theatre.—To Be Burled Alive Is th. equipment is good and there is no doubt as to cey and Miss Effie Shannon, in Sherlock Company. offering of the Stock Company. The Drama of its success. Mr. Howse is to be congratulated Holmes, which is a strong drawing card. The Gayety (James Clark, Mgr.) The Cherry Life, next. far his efforts to please the St. Louis public. company was a very good one and the pro- Blossom Burlesque Company played to big Keith's Chestnut Street Theatre.—Business Havlin's Theatre—The Fatal Wedding is duction was carefully given. Next: Robert business all the week. Next: Weber's Parisian km'ps up to capacity at all times with weeklv again to be seen at Havlin's this week. The Eimmett. Widows. change of vaudeville. production is much the same as has been seen Park (Nick Norton, Mgr.) The 'Fielding Unique (Frank B. Carr, Mgr.) The Metro- Keith's Bijou Theatre.—Vaudeville still con- here before. Gertrude Haynes and her choir Amusement Company's box office winner, Wed- politan 'Burlesquers is a good company and tinues to attract paying audiences and will con- is with the company and is a feature of the ded, but No Wife, is a story of. a woman's the olio is very interesting, as several all-star tinue at this house until April, when a summer production. Business good. Too Proud to wrongs. The scenery and novel effects were acts were given. Business continues excellent stock company will be installed. Beg next. very pretty and the company was one of the at this house. The Sunday night concerts are Eleventh Street Opera House.—Dumont's Min- Standard Theatre—The Bohemian Burlesquers best ever seen in Brooklyn at popular prices. well patronized. strels continue to draw enough people at every is the attraction at the Standard this week. Business was to S. it. 0. nightly. Next: Queen Lyceum (Louis Phillips, Mgr.) The stock It is one of the best of the present season of the White Slaves. company presented The Two Orphans. Busi- from an entertaining standpoint. The chorus Bijou (Will McAllister, Mgr.) The Spooner ness continues good. is most tuneful and provided with excellent Stock Co. presented A Romance of Old Mexico music. The olio is another strong feature of to the usual large business. Next: Esmeralda, NOTES. Forest City, Pa., Feb. 14, 1904, the program and numbers among the features by stock. George H. Primrose and the Foley Boys will Harvey Parker, the demon wrestler. The show Folly (Bennett Wilson, Mgr.) Mr. Henry be the headliners at Hyde & Behnian's Adams The Billboard Pub. Co., Cincinnati. is Al as to entertaining qualities. Business B. Harris, in Soldiers of Fortune, which was Street house in the near future. Gentlemen—I had a fifteen do 11 ar good. Fay Foster next. given on the same elaborate style as it was at William E. Shafer, the musical director of ad. in. your Street Fair Kumber last Crawford Theatre—When Knighthood was in the Savoy Theatre, New York City. The com- Hyde & Behman's Theatre, was presented last season, and was very much pleased Flower was presented at the Crawford Sunday, pany was a very good one. The attraction Wednesday night with a beautiful diamond with the results. with Roselle Knott in the part of Mary Tudor, drew packed houses. Next: Kellar the Great. ring as a birthday gift by the members of the Kindly reserve a fifteen dollar space and she succeeded in capturing her audience Columbia (Dave A. Weis, Mgr.) Kate Clax- orchestra. Mr. J. P. Hill made the presenta- in your Street Fair Number, which at once. She is an actress of ability, and the ton was supported by a good company in The tion speech. will be issued March 15, for the copy entire production was painstaking. Scenically Two Orphans. The house was packed nightly. All the Brooklyn theatres did big business I will mail to you within a few it Is as good as the Marlowe production. The This attraction drew many of Brooklyn's old- week of 22, and the usual turn-away business days, Yours truly, company is very capable, and, all In all, is est residents, as they will never forget the was done on Washington's Birthday. one of the season's treats at the Crawford. fatal Brooklyn Theatre fire which occurred in WILL H. HILL, GIEORGE H. HAKBS. High Wire Artist. J Business good. Pickings from Puck next. 1876, when Kate Claxton was playing the Odeon—Oreatore and his Italian Band play oil , same play as she is seen in today. Next: PHILADELPHIA. to a full house on Tuesday evening and ren- The Power of the Cross. dered an excellent program. He thoroughly Amphion (S. H. Cohen, Mgr.) Mr. Henry The theatrical managers of Philadelphia have pleased and proved himself as popular as ever. W. Savage presented -for the first time in only Lent to bother them now as the fire com- Brooklyn the brilliant musical comedy, The missioners have ceased their labors and the war performance to fill the house. Lent has no NOTE®. Prince of Pilsen. Business was good all the with the newspapers is all over. On the prin- effect on this house. The season will continue Harry Semon was in town last week, clos- week. Next: The Earl of Pawtucket, cipal that when a fight is over there is no use until May. ing contracts with the old St. Louis Conces- Fulton Street Theatre {Frank A. Keeney, talking over, it, both the newspapers and the Trocadero Theatre.—Burlesque is still doing sion Co. He Is to furnish the Wild West por- Lessee; Gus Bernard, Business Mgr.) The theatres are keeping quiet over the fight that well at this house. Frank B. Carr's Thorough- tion of their exhibit at the World's Fair. He change at this house has proved a success, existed, but it is a safe bet that the thesu.n.^ breds are here. left on Friday to Join his show, Buckskin Bill, and another strong vaudeville bill was given got the most points in the bloodless battle. U Lyceum Theatre.—Business is big at this and will return again in a few weeks. He this week as follows: Louis Simon, Grace was proven conclusively that an utter absence house. The Bon Ton Burlesquers will be fol- was taking nothing but soda water while In Gardner & Co., in a sketch, The New Coach- of the advertising from all papers of theatrical lowed by The Tiger Lilies. St. Louis, and Is still a yard wide. man; Rita Redmond, the sweet singer; Ross, advertising did not 'bankrupt the managers au<3 Dime Museum.—Business keeps up to the Mr. O. T. Crawford, of Crawford's The- Hume & Lewis, musical artists; Johnnie Hoey, nobody knew it better than the newspapers. limit at this house. Curios in the lecture halls atre here, is Interested in the publishing of comedian; Dooley & Fowley, Wyman & Garner, As yet the mayor has not granted the licenses and vaudeville in the theatre still continue to songsters to be sold to repertoire companies. Toledo & Price, the Vitascope, and as the to theatres for 1904, and the result is that every be the attraction. They are handsomely gotten up and are going extra, attraction, Keno, Welsh & Melrose. Busi- house in town is being run illegally. However, Bostock's Animal Arena.—Business is very at a rapid rate. They contain twelve pages < f ness was excellent all the week, and the as he is the only one who is supposed to look .irons'!, and the season will show a handsome profit. music, besides other matter. They are being Sunday concerts were well patronized. This place will keep open until May and then handled, by stationery stores as well as at all Gotham (Charles Williams, Mgr.) Her First up violations of this matter tbere will be no most of the animals will be shipped to Coney kick coming. Most of the improvements order-;') Island. theatres. It is proving a paying proposition. False Step is well known to popular price the- by the commissioners have been finished and it WILD J. FARLEY. atre-goers, as a few weeks ago it played Mr. is expected that tho mayor will grant the li- Arch Street Theatre.—The German Stock Percy Williams' Novelty Theatre. Business censes in a few days. The fare wall concert of Company is doing nicely. BOB WATT. was to capacity all the week. The Sunday Patti on Wednesday, Feb. 24, was canceled. BALTIMORE. concerts were well patronized. Next: Her Mar- When the people who had purchased seats went riage Vow. to get their 'money back they were surprised to ST. LOUIS. With the advent of the solemn season and the Novelty (David Robinson, Mgr.) The attrac- learn that the amount of the advance sale had intensely cold and disagreeable weather added tion for this week was Hearts Adrift. The been attached by a 'cello player, who had form- St. Louis has this week an exceptional event to the recent calamity, the theatrical business company was a good one and the scenery and erly been with the company. No one could get theatrically and the attractions are all fir it has suffered a great depression. Considering mechanical effects were very wonderful. The a cent back and there were many howls of an- class, with no exceptions. Weather has been the present state of affairs since the fire, some attraction proved to be a strong drawing one, guish. AS yet the matter has not been settled, mild and every one enjoying the respite. At no attractions have done fairly good business, as the house was packed twice daily. The but it is presumed that the courts will look at place has this been more evident than at the while others were unsuccessful. Peggy from Sunday concerts have proven to be very popu- the matter in the right light, namely, that is World's Fair grounds, where the first bit of Paris drew excellent houses and the production lar at this house. Next: Child Slaves of New the concert had not been given the money be- sun was the occasion for extra efforts, and the pleased Immensely. York. longed to the purchasers of the seats and not grounds have had an exceedingly busy week of Ford's Opera House (Mr. Ohas. E. Ford, Payton's Lee Avenue Theatre (Fred D. An- to the managers of the tour, and that in con- it. A month of good weather will make a Mgr.) Miss Clara Bloodgood, in The Girl with drews, Mgr.) The stock company presented sequence the money should be returned to them. wonderful transformation scene of this beau- the Green Eyes, was presented for the first Dora Thorne. Eitta Reed Pay ton was seen In Business at mo.st of the houses is fair, and in tiful World's Fair. time. Miss Bloodgood's fund of versatility has the part of Dora and Beatrice. Mr. Kirk fact much better all around that was to have Olympic Theatre—Sir Henry Irving Is ap- made her eminently prominent, and her pro- Brown was seen as Ronald Earle. Miss Flor- been expected during the Lenten season. The pearing at the Olympic this week In repertoire gress has been quite rapid. Besides being beau- ence Gear, Mr. Richard Crolius and Mr. Harry weather keeps cold and business should be bet- after an absence of two years. He has lost tiful, she has developed into an excellent act- Roche were seen in the comedy roles. The ter than this. none of his effectiveness and is giving an ex- ress and her work is praiseworthy. She is sur- other members were seen in well suited parts. The railroads in this section are starting to tremely artistic production of the famous plays rounded by a supporting company that is ex- The production was carefully and handsomely advertise excursions to the St. Louis Exposition in which he has been so long identified. Miss cellent. The different scenes are a succession staged. Business was excellent all the week. and this will arouse interest in our people. The Terry is not with him this year, yet her suc- of elaborate stage pictures and the costumes Next: Hank of Harvard, by stock. chances are that the Eastern resorts will suffer cessor. Miss Mabel Hackney, hag proven her- are magnificent. In the cast are Robert Drouct, Hyde & Behman's (Archie H. Ellis, Mgr.) from this strong opposition this summer. Amuse- self worthy of the place. Another refreshing Grace Henderson, Edith Taliaferro, Edith There was a large audience present here on ment managers of outdoor attractions in this part of the cast is the appearance of Miss Shayne, Kose Flynn and others. Feb. 22, when an all-round good bill was pre- section are commencing to figure 011 this and Laura Burt, of the once In Old Kentucky fame. Academy of Music (Nixon & Zimmerman, sented, and there was not an act that did not are not spending any vast amount of money for It was with much gratification that the audi- M'grs.) Frank Daniels, in The Office Boy, was "make good" in every sense of the word. The improvements. The chances are that if any ence greeted her appearance, -as St. Louis has the pleasing attraction presented. Mr. Daniels headliner was Countess Blanca de Janeppe, money is spent at all that it will be in more always been interested in her career, and sin- is quite a favorite and is very popular among who, as a violin virtuoso, has won laurels anj advertising and in better attractions and novel- cerely do we hope that her future will find her theatre-goers. His success in this production enthusiastic plaudits from every cou't in Eu- ties. rising higher and higher, until the top rung has long preceded him. His mannerisms are rope. Tthis act caught on well. Ward &.Cur- Academy of Music.—James 1C. Hackett was of the theatrical profession is reached. Tlie quite familiar and amusing. His company in- ran gave their laughable sketch, The Terrible here for week of 22 with the exception of three Irving repertoire for the week consists of cludes some exceptionally good entertainers Judge, in excellent shape; Bellman & Moore, performances, which had previously been con- Waterloo and The Bells, Merchant of Venice who contribute much to the success of the pro- the clever comedians, presented an original tracted for. He presented The Crown Prince, and Louis XI. Company and accessories ex- duction. The chorus is an excellent feature of playlet, A Gallery Goddess; Miss Agnes Manr and notwithstanding the fact that he had to cellent; business good. Nat Goodwin next. the show. did some clever dancing; Frederick Bond & contend with bitter opposition from the regular Century Theatre—The Red Feather, with laryland Theatre (Mr. James L. Kern an, Co. presented a skit. My Awful Dad, and won houses he drew enough people on the week to Grace Van 'Studdiford at its head, is the at- Mgr.) George Sidney, in Busy Izzy, appeared much applause; Sailor & Barbaretto's unique give him a nice profit. ^e played Saturday traction at the Century this week. It is one in an immensely popular production. Tlie com- specialty, The Pink Pa jama Girl, went well; matinee and after the matinee went by special of the pleasant things we have seen this sea- pany Is largely augmented with a bevy of pret- Donahue & Nichols* acrobatic comedy pleased train to Atlantic City, N. J., where he was son, and is second to none in point of excel- ty girls and excellent entertainers. There i$ and got their share of the applause; H. M. scheduled to give an evening performance start- lence. Miss Van Studdiford has won the ap- an abundance of mirth and melody that is pleas- Parker and his dogs made more than the usual 'ng at 9 o'clock. preciation of St. Louis before, but she cement- ing to the most fastidious. hit. The extra attraction was Quartet Basque, Chestnut Street Opera House.—The Rogers ed it in The Red Feather. The music' and Chase's Theatre (Mr. J. Albert Young, Mgr.) which rendered several selections that delight- Brothers in London are completing a very suc- company presenting this opera is splendid, and The George Fawcett Stock Company makes an- ed the audience. The bill for next week will cessful engagement and the returns for" the every detail as to scenery is taken care of In other ambitious step in the line of famous be: Eddie Foy, Clarice Vance, Bertie Fowler, three weeks have been enormous. Feb. 20 an excellent manner. To say the production dramas and presented The Bells, by Leopold Waterbiiry Bros, and Tenney, Ramza & Arno, Mother Goose comes for three 'weeks. pleases is putting it mildly. The audiences Lewis, which was so well produced by Sir Henry Hines & Remington. Sullivan & Weston and Chestnut Street Thcaitre.—James T. Powers, are enthusiastic. Business is excellent. Mrs. Irving. Mr. Faweett appeared as Mathlas, Miss the Marvellous Merrills. in The Medal and the Maid, opened 22 for a Langtry next. Haswell as Annette, and Eugene Ormonde as Orpheum (Percy G. Williams, Mgr.) The two weeks' run, and business has been ve -y Grand Opera House—Mr. Charles Richmond Christian. Other members were cast In suitable excellent bill attracted large crowds all the good so far. made his debut as a star to St. Louis audiences parts and the production was excellent. week. The bill was as follows: Pauline Hall, Garrick Theatre.— Fritzl Scheff, in Babette, at the Grand Sunday night in Captain Barring- Holliday Street Theatre (Kernan, Rife & the queen of comic opera; Marshall P. Wilder, completing an engagement that has been re- ton. Mr. itichmond in a dou'ble role pleased Houck, Mgrs.) A Desperate Chance Is again whoi always pleases; the Piccolo Midgets, the markable from the fact that nearly every per- greatly, and the company supporting him Is holding the boards. It teems with exciting little comedians the Three Dumonds, who made formance has resulted in the turning away of good. Careful attention has been paid to cos- and thrilling incidents that please immensely. good, as the Parisian Minstrels; Blockson & hundreds of people. Next: Clara Bloodgood, in tumes and scenery, and, all In all, It Is a Its widespread popularity has made It a record- Burns, in their black face act; the Howard The Girl With the Green Eyes, most welcome attraction. Business good. Da- breaker In point of attendance. It was nre- Bros., with their flying banjos; the Three .Rich- Broad Street Theatre.—Whitewashing Julia vid Hamm next. fed by a competent company In a satisfac- ards did a very good acrobatic act; Nevins & did a fair business this week, and Charles Imperial Theatre—Yon Yonson Is on Its re- tory manner. Arnold did a clever singing and dancing act, Hawtrey comes next in 'Saucy Sally. vival this week at the Imperial. Tlie play has BIlou Theatre (Mr. Fred W. Wilson, Mgr.) •and the vitagrap-h showed several new views. Walnut Street Theatre.—Andrew Mack found beon seen here >a number of times before, yet A Hidden Crime, a melodrama with many thrill- The extra attraction was Davis, Macauloy & business only fair this week, although he gave this production Is proving just as Interesting. ing scenes, was presented by an excellent com- Co. in their sensational novelty, Pals. • The two plays, The Bold Soger Boy and An Irish Mr. Nelse Ericksen is in the title part and pany in a pleasing manner. Sunday concert was well patronized. Gentleman. Seats are selling rapidly for Check- very pleasing. He has an excellent baritone Monumental Theatre (Mr. James L. Kernan, Watson's (W. B. Watson, Mgr.) Washing- ers which opens a three weeks' engagement on voice and used It with much effect. The Im- Mgr.) The Trans Atlantic Burlesquers ap- ton's Birthday week was inaugurated at the Feb. 29. perfal Comedy Quartette rendered some clever peared. The Two Hot Knights was the merry Cozy Corner with what in all, respects may be Auditorium.—Ward and Voices are very popu- specialties. Business satisfactory. Coon Hol- comedy presented. The production is replete termed a holiday bill par excellence. The bur-, lar with the people of this city and the week's !ow next. with Interesting features1 that are excellent. lesque given was an amusing one, entitled business was enormous. The Sign of the Cross, Columbia Theatre—The Columbia has what The performance Is pregnant with an abundance Krausemeyer's Alley, in which W. B. Watson. next. Is probably the best bill seen here for some of fun and frolic. The olio contains many ex, Elmer Tenley, E!d B. Adams and the entire Park Theatre.—Our New Minister made a hit V7=M Ics. and is headed by the great Lafayette, cellent features. stock company were seen. The vaudeville bill and took in lots of coin during his stay. Way mitator and magician. To say that he Is The last concert of the season of the Knelsel was Lizzie B. Raymond, who sang several new Down East, next. j?ront is but a mere mention of his skill. He Quartette will be given Feb. 27. songs; Jameg B. Donovan, the comedian, who Grand Opera House.—George W. Monroe, in a is the grejitest of his tinif, hIs clianges and All houses did a remarkably big business on styles himself King of Ireland; the La Velles revival of My Aunt Bridget, is the attraction make-ups 'being marvelously done. The com- Washington's Birthday. All theatres were did some clever dancing; Tanner & Gilbert pre- this wpfik and business is fair. Next: Ward i plete bill Is as follows: Charles Gloss and crowded to capacity. A Desperate Chance drew sented a clever sketch, How to Make Love; d Yokes move up from the Auditorium. Son Morton & Hunt. George Austin, Sully & tremendously. The crowd began to gather In Brown & Bartolette scored a hit; Bigger & National Theatre.—Joe Welch, in The Peddler I'helps, Jerome Meredith and company. Miss front of the house almost two hours before the THE BIIXBOAKD doors opened and they stood double file for LOUISVILLE. Adelphi—The Earl and the Girl. and the play will fill the Columbia this week almost a square. The Academy of Music had Gaiety—The Orchid has passed, its 100th per- despite the inclement weather. the lai-geat audience of the season. The Avenue Theatre (C. A. Shaw, Mgr. 1 formance. Alcazar.—The Wrong Mr. Wright, the fai-«e SYLVAN SCHE.NTHAL. The Little Church Around the Corner, which St. James—Old Heidelberg. comedy by Broadhurst, is given thla week oy made a very favorable impression last season, Wyudham's—Little Mary is still the attrac- the peerless Alcazar Stock Company. is here again. The Little Church Around the tion at this house. Grand.—The new bill for the week of 22, w- BOSTON. Corner, the famous edifice from which the Strand—A Chinese Honeymoon. ginning matinee of Monday, is The Game Keep- play takes its name, is depicted in a striking Vaudeville—The Cherry Girl still holds the er. boards. A Chinese baby girl in the infant Incubator Park Theatre—Ezra Kendall appears in one scene, in which the picturesque building, bril- liantly illuminated and with ringing chimes, is Court—This theatre opened on Feb. 16 with is ' 'leading lady'' at the Chutes and Zoo ta'..-; of the jolliest bits of nonsense ever put on the Romeo and Juliet. week. RALPH N. FOLKS. stage, The Vinegar Buyer. Kendall is as good shown during a realistic snow storm. It Is Avenue—A Man of Honor. as ever and not much older. There have been the dramatic events that occur in and aruond this vicinity that furnish the basis on which The Savoy—The Love Birds was revived on few changes in the company since it was last the intensely thrilling story of the play is Feb. 6. ST. PAITL, MINN. seen here, the newcomers being notably Helen Prince of Wales—The School Girl still holds Sallinger and June Mathis. constructed. 'Next: At the Old Cross Roads. the boards. Metropolitan Opera House (L. N. Scott, Mgr.) Tremont Theatre—The Sultan of Sulu is one The Masonic Theatre (C. A. Shaw, Mgr.) Lyric—The Duchess of Dantzig. Red Feather, 18-20, with its pretty music, of the few musical comedies that improve on Augustus Thomas' successful play, Arizona, will Apollo—Madame Sherry. pleased large and fashionable audiences. Grace a second hearing. Frank Moulan as the Sultan be the attraction at the Masonic this week. Imperial—Monsieur Beaucaire. A Queen's Van Studdiford received great welcome. Her is unquestionably one of the cleverest of com- Since its former road tour ample Improvements Romance will be produced shortly by Lewis rich voice and stage presence and her womanly edy stars; George O'Donnell was good as the have been made. Arizona's superb scenic en- Waller. beauty place her at the head of American art- colonel, and Cheridah Simpson, Blanche Chap- vironment Was produced by Walter Burridge Garrick—The Cricket on the Hearth will be ists. Mr. James E. Sullivan carries the prin- man and Gertrude Quinlan excelled. and Charles Hitter from Frederick Remington's followed on Feb. 16 by The Arm of the Law. cipal comedy part to perfection. Miss Cora Hollis Street Theatre—Maude Adams is iu sketches of magnificent scenes In the Araviapa New Theatre—My Lady of Rosedale. Tracy has a remarkably pure voice and sings her second week of The Pretty Sister of Jose. Valley, and to Remington's black and white Duke of York—Letty was followed by Cap- with much tenderness of feeling. Chorus is As a Spanish girl Miss Adams makes up de- delineations of Western scenes and people is tain Dieppe. well trained. The stage settings are grand lightfully, and' to watch her one would think due the absolutely correct uniforms, decorations Daly's—Closed. A new musical play will and the costumes "dreams," so the ladies say. she had spent all her life in Madrid. and groupings of this play. Mr. Thomas has open shortly. Twelfth Night, 21, with Marie Wainwright, to Boston Theatre—Packe to the doors, are the created in Arizona characters and incidents en- Royal Court—Closed. fair house. Miss Wainwright is a great actress, audiences to greet Chauncey Olcott in Terence. tirely new to the American stage, and the story Royalty—Closed. but some think she spoils her good work by mod- The sweet singing, romantic actor scored a holds the closest attention from the rise to the NOTES. ernizing Shakespeare. The supporting company success in this charming story. The entire fall of the curtain. There are splendid oppor- is very good. Winsome Winnie, 25-27, with play Is beautifully staged, some of the Irish tunities for dramatic action in Arizona, and The new play by Morton Powell, Bigamy, Paula Edwardes, pleased fair houses. Miss Ed- scenery being reproduced with wonderful effect. only the most capable performers have been proved a success at the Theatre Royal, Corydon, ward.es, though suffering from a cold, does some Adelaide Keim, as the heroine, gave Mr. Olcott engaged for this production. Next: Rudolph this week. excellent character acting and sings well. excellent support. and Adolph. Frank Curzon's secretary, Cyril Halward, has Alexander Clark, as Dr. Taylor, furnishes many Globe Theatre—The Burgomaster. Pixley's The Buckingham Theatre (Whallen Bros., written a new play called The Sadducee and winy sentences, and 'his song, It's the Maa comedy is refreshing, while Luder's .music is Mgrs.) The City Sports, one of the best of the Sinner. It goes to the Theatre Royal, Man- Behind, wa& encored again and again. Joseph the kind that one never tires of hearing. Oscar the burlesque organizations in the Empire Cir- chester, on the 29th inst. Miron, as Pericles, was excellent and furnish- L. FIgman, as the Burgomaster with the wooden cuit, holds the boards this week. The program Madame Belle Cole, the famous concert sing- ed some new comedy work. Miss Isabel Hall leg, centaiuly distinguishes himself, while consists of a two-act musical comedy, inter- er, is a popular success at the Tivoli. has some pleasing numbers, and her duet, I Ruth White easily takes first rank among the spersed with seven or eight high-class special- George Adney mnd several variety theatre Love You Only, with Mr. Philips, was well ladies of the company in her familiar charac- owners will build a magnificent palace of rendered. Balance of cast far above average. terization of Willie Astorbilt. varieties in East Hans. It will be called the Piece is replete with bright sayings and con- Austin & Stone's—Prof. Hatchings and his Empire. tains the most tuneful and catchy airs heard orchestra, La Belle Rosa and twenty dancing . Neivport. Ky., Feb. 12, '04. T Edward Ledger, proprietor of The Ura, has here. Next: Anna Held in M'ain'selle Napoleon. belles, which completely eclipses anything of , ; The Billboard Pub. Co. J, just successfully undergone an operation for Grand Opera House (Theo. L. Hays, Mgr.) the kind that s.taid 'Boston has seen; Camlllo 1' Gentlemen:. I want to thank you . appendicitis. The Orpheum Show, 21-27, to crowded houses & Fona, Princess Brandea in her great snake- ' for forwarding my mail so promptly . Leading theatrical and vaudeville stars are all week. The show is still pleasing. The act, and others. ; while on the road. Your mail serv- " combining to give Clement Scott, the famous real headliners should be flVlerian's dogs, who Keith's—The best bill of the season. The 1 * ice is ideal. Soon you'll be giving * *" dramatic critic, a huge benefit. put on a pantomime called A Faithless Woman, attendance on Washington's Birthday was the *\ * "Uncle Sam" pointers on the mail * * Muriel Foster will leave our shores on Feb. 27 that was most remarkable. Elizabeth Murray largest in the history of the house. Helen *' ' business. Fraternally yours, * * for an eight weeks' tour in the United Status sings well and tells her storks in an inimitable liuraro, equestrienne; Marlowe, Plunkett & W. H. FREMONT. ' • and Canada. manner. Victor Moore and Emma Littlefield Teutein, in a funny burlesque.on Skakespeare; Wilson Barrett's new play, The Never Never & Co. have a clever act. The Juggling Ma- Leroy & Clayton, in a, screamingly funny farce, Laud, is a powerful drama and has caught on thias perform some difficult feats and give a A Horse on Hogan; Ed Latelle, black face in our provinces. good performance. Ed F. Reynard, ventrilo- Arthur Bourchier will produce a new play, quist, does something new. The Melani Trio humorist; Herbert Loyd and Nora Hayes, Gard- ties. The burlesque, entitled Maids of Siarii, ner & Vincent, Torn Karl and others. The Arm of the Law, at the Garrick on Feb. 16, of Italian street singers are refreshing, and shows off the chorus to 'an excellent advantage. The plans for a first-class theatre in Lewis- Mclntyre & Heath have an act somewhat new Lyceum Theatre—Sam Devere and his own Among those who appear in the vaudeville company. The best burlesque company that has ham have just been passed upon by the London this season. Next: Joseph Murphy in Shan division are the renowned Liliputian comedians, County Council. " BARNETT SAMUEL. Rhue and Kerry Gow. yet reached town. the Speck Bros., Adelaide Marsden, Keiusetta Colonial Theatre'—Third week of The Three Star Theatre—Harry Morris and A Night on & La Rue, the Pan-American Four, Mills and LOS ANGELES, CAL. Broadway furnished good, clean entertainment, Little Maids. Special mention should be made Beecher and Palfrey & Merrill. Next: The being a long departure from usual burlesque of the scenic embellishments, and the hand of Knickerbockers. Mason Opera House (H. C. Wyatt, Lessee shows. Music is catchy and comedy is refined. a capable stage manager is plainly apparent. • Macauley's Theatre (John T. Macauley, Mgr.) and Mgr.j Forepart of week of 21 the house Company Is well balanced; chorus good. Feb. There is but one more week. Mr. Forbes ilobertson and -Miss Gertrude 131- was dark. One the 23 was heard Lillian Blau- Hub Theatre—Along the Kennebec, a pretty 28, High Rollers. liott, in The Light That .Failed, 24-25. From velt. JAMES J. McMAHON. pastoral play in four acts. George D. Carleton, all accounts The Light That Failed could not Burbank Theatre (Oliver Morosco, Lessee Carl Vernon and Ida Ward excel. have been presented more worthily than it is and Mgr.) James Neill and the Neill Com- Grand Opera House-r-Joshua Whitcomb, Den- by this company. Elaborate and complete pany offer A Social Highwayman for their last NEEDS NO COMMENT, man Thompson's popular comedy drama, re- equipments accompany the play. Henry W. week in this city. Through four acts the in- ceived the heart approval of an enthusiastic Savage's Grand Opera Co., 29 and week. terest is held up to a high pitch and the action :Bay City, Mich., Feb. 15, 1904. audience. . Auditorium Theatre (James B. Camp, Mgr.) is not at any time allowed to flrag. The Bill board Pub. Co., Cincinnati, O» Music Hall—In The. White Slave the planta- the New Orleans French -Opera Co., • 25-27. Grand Opera House (Clarence Drown, Mgr.) Gentlemen—Theatrical, circus and amusement tion life of the negro is brought out very strong- : NOTE.—-Patti comes to the Auditorium for Sandy Bottom, which made such a hit last organizations for many years have been com- ly and old time songs are sung. one concert March 4. season, will be played at this theatre this pelled to eliminate from their itineraries Al- Columbia Theatre—rThe Way of the Trans- ORVIULE B. TAYLOR. week. The company presenting the play this pena, Mich., and other Lake Huron shore points gressor. Stirring scsnes, interspersed with season is exceptionally strong. The last two north o£ Saginaw and Bay City .for the reason comedy acts by some of the best vaudeville nights and double matinees will be given over that the Detroit & Mackinac Railroad, the only performers, including the Renzettas, acrobats; LONDON (ENG.) NOTES. to Weber & Fields, with Lillian ilussell as line traversing that section of Michigan, had no Billy Williams, black face comedian, and Vic- i (From Our Special Correspondent). .their star attraction. The advance sale of northern outlet, and in order to play that ter- toria Walters, dancer. The dramatic company seats has been very heavy, and the chances ritory it was necessary to make long jumps is made up of clever players. ! VAUDEVILLE. seem to be that the entire house will be sold anuo, Felsinas, Lavater Lee, Sisters Kloss, Very truly yours, is brigh t and certainly tuneful. and Arnesen. fifteen years of age, but is the possessor of a. Shea's Empire—A regular vaudeville com- London Pavilion (Frank Glenister, Mgr.) — rare and beautiful voice which embraces con- T. G. WINNETT, bination show is holding forth here this week, The attractions are Cliff Bing, Robert Duroning, tralto, soprano, and then reaches far beyond Gen. Frieght and Pass. Agt, Detroit & Macki- and to good business, too. They are all little Paul Nill, Ada Cerito, Kahn and Kahn, Will classification. Her voice in depth and sweet- nac Ry. Co. people, so to speak, but they are there with the English, Roman! Trio, May Henderson, Patty ness is far superior to Ellen Beach Yaw's, goods, and bound to be at the front some day. Brothers, Ulpts, Vernon Troupe, Harry Ford, and she leaves that lady an octave behind in Of course, Henry Lee in this show ranks as Mile. Du Ferret, Lydia and Albino, Lux's Dogs, vocal range. This clever child has been en- foremost, and it is In his own show that he is T. E. Dunville, Three Laurels, Phil. Hay, Fer- gaged by the management for a limited num- playing. His act is called Great Men Past and tina, Harry Lander, Nina Martiuo, and an ex- ber of concerts, and has met with a brilliant The Open Air Amusement Present, and affords a very clean and whole- hibition of English wrestling. reception. ~ All concessioners report good busi- some entertainment. Elfie Fay is in the bill The Palace (Charles Morton, Mgr.)—The at ness along the midway, the weather being so in her old act, The Belle of Avenue A; Talbot tractions are The Follies, Spes&aidey's Bears, perfect is a great help in drawing the crowds. SPECIAL EDITION & Rogers also are here, likewise Valmore & Tom Hearn, Margaret Garnille, G. Ridgewell, D. W. FERGUSON. Morton, and the rest of the bill Is as follows: Louis Sydney, Morris Harvey, The Permans, OF Sherman & De Forest, Mr. and Mrs. Esmond.}, May Gurney, W. Souls, Piwitt, Lola Braham, SAN FRANCISCO. Ford & Wilson and Gardiner & .Maddern. The Wesselleys, and Mons. Alexandre. Colonial—A number of the acts have been The Tivoli (Philip Yorke, Mgr.)—Queenie Orpheum—One of the many good things at seen here before. It is stated that this house Lawrence, The Swickards, Melford & Co., Har- the Orpheum this week is George W. Day in will soon close as soon as It is known that vey Boys, James Stewart, May Moore Duprez, cork-burnt. Mr. Day is a monologuist of the Drew & Campbell have positively secured the Ray Wallace, Leslie Brothers, Vesta Victoria, sort Lew Hawkins used to be, with a spice of lease. Alice Hurley, Madame iBelle Cole, Joe O'Gor- Billy Van to the good. Filson and Errol have The Billboard Lyceum—Rose Melville, as the same old Sis man, Marie Floyd, Will Evans, Whet Cunliffe, in The Black Cat a sketch that should win. WILL INCLUDE A POTPOURKI OF Hopkins in the play of the same name, Is here the wrestlers, Yuki Tani and Apollo, and Morell Eddie Girard and Jessie Gardner have a very GOOD THINGS FOR ALL PEOPLE for the first three days of this week, and as and Evans. good sketch on the bill in Dooley and the Dia- usual made a good impression. For thetfbalance The Oxford (Albert Gllmer, Mgr.) —Little mond. Morris and Bowen, the comedy acrobats, INTERESTED IN OUTDOOR AMUSE- of the week, commencing Thursday ' night, Tech, Vesta Victoria, T. E. Dunville, Will do some of the best work of the program, while MENTS OF WHATEVER CHARAC- West's Minstrels will commence to do stunts Evans, Ray Wallace, Smith and Dorebo, Maggie the Vassar Girls lead the holdovers and are in TER. at this theatre. Walsh, Five Whiteleys, Talberto and Douglas, their last week. Harry Thompson, the Mayor Cleveland—Deserted at the Altar is a play Leo Fell, Maggie Carr, Wilson and Dog, Maud of the Bowery, and the Werner-Amoras Troupe full of pathos, many thrilling events, and is Courteney, Drane de Fontenoy, W. H. Glemart, complete the bill, with the splendid Biograph carried through by a capable company of play- The Swickards, Maud Ermond, Joe Elvin & Co., that should not be overlooked. This Handsome Special Edition ers. The scenic effects are wonderful and the Wilson Halett, Harry Bedford, Oswald Sisters, California.—Human Hearts introduces a baby play a good one for this class of show. Leslie Brothers, and Jack Carteck. —Little Myrtle 'Barker, who is the apothesis Will be Issued March 15, Star—Imperial Burlesquers are here again. The Metropolitan—John Lawson & Co., Dutch of all childish acting that has ever appeared on Dated March 19, They were seen here the first of the season. Daly, Mollie Marsha, Amy Clevere. Phil. Ray, these shores. In size she reaches the boot-tops The show Is practically the same; about the Mountford and Walsh, Brothers Webb, Witting- of the brawny strutters of the play. This Handsome Special Edition will same bunch of beauties here, and very little tons, Lillian Doreen, George D'Albert, Desmond Fischer's Theatre.—Roly Poly is doing good be issued March 15, dated 19. The great- change throughout. But real burlesque it is. Brothers, Ike Scott & Sons, Alf Aubyn, Herbert business at this house. It is handsomely staged est editorial skill and assiduity will be La M'artinco, Id Ind, Lilly Lassah, Hal Chapter, and beautifully put on. It will be followed by exercised frre with Last Advertising Form Closes March 12 b'i:g, was in town a!) of last week. Il<- has tinues. San Franciscans, and his return after four years* b3'ju ill for that tiiDe, but has returned to Hay market—Joseph Entangled and the Widow absence is welcomed by his many friends. Tne Pitisburg, and tiay* be is feeling' coach belter. 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H. viyney order, or registered letter addressed or made pay Guiseppe Balzo (Cor- ~i<.j-.\veD, i_<. X. Sassaria, Chas. 3. Wadell, Fred (Club tble to the Billboard Pub, Co. j-ucGra'th, JJj. J. Saizow, Morris Juggler) . The editor cannot undertake to return unsolicited Hafers, Harry L. Mc-Gritf, Harry Sanssman, Wm. Wagner, S. manuscript correspondents should %een copy. GENTLEMEN'S LIST. Hair, James E. JncGuyre, U. F. Scliriber, Steve Walker & Welsh When it is necessary to wire us the instructions tna. Abouid Salim Coff man, Joe Hallday, G. V. McGulre, C. L. Scott, A. P. Wallace & Von Leara copy for advertisements, oreal saving in the matter of Adams' Frank Cohan, J. K., Mgr. nailer, Sam AicGulre, Ed. Scott, Ab Show telegraph tolls may be had by recourse to the Dtmaldtton Adkins K. C. Cole &• La Marr Hamewood, Harry lUeilvalii, Walter Seabrooke, Toney Ward, Dr. A. M. Adkins,' Charles Cole, A. R. -iauuley, W. W. Jnciutosh, Fred Sebastian, Ed., Jr. Ward, Joe Entered ni Second- Clam Natter at Pott Office a) Cm- Aliern Emil Cole Geo. S Haner, Frank iiclutlre, W. J. Seaman, A. Wardell, F. W. ifimati, Ohio. Alton,' Xhos. Colgrove, Walter L. i lauigan, Pat MtrUnaey, Arthur R Selbert, Geo. Warner, Harry .vicNalr, John Selley, A. T. Aitfcen, Geo. W. Collins, Capt. Ber- iii.rdins, ' L. B. Warren, Arthur J. Saturday, Msvrch 5, 1904. Aladdin, Jr., iBig trand Aiack, J. F. Senter, Will T. Warren, Fred Spectacular Co. Collins, Parker liare, j ames E. -UueK, diaries Sescom, P. V. Wasliburn & Wren Alden, Harry T. Cornar, Juggler Harixlutiss, F, G. Mack, Billy H. Beth. Hindoo Harl- Weaver, Otto ilarolu, e. J. Maclean, Josepu chand MABHIAOI8. Alexander, M. Conklin, ltt>y V. Webster, D. a. Allen & Gashaim Continental Carn. Co. dai'ris and itines Mann, Horace Shannon, Geo. West & Starln Miss Annie Gatewood, the queen of the palm- Harris, Win. Mangels, Kid (High Sharpe, Luke Allison \V. J Cook Lawrence Harris, Eli Westcott, M. B. ist exhibition with the U. S. Carnival Com- Arlington. Leonard Copelaud, A. A. .Diver) Shepherd, G. B. Wheeler. Geo. pany, and Mr. Mark Woolcott, of Frankfort, Anderson, Chas. Hezi- Coquet, IS. B. Harrison, S. A, Maretta Shows, Mgr. Sheridan, Kid Wheeler, Punch Ky., were married recently. They will make kiah Cossage Geo. Harvey, Chas. Marguiis, Prof. Sherrill, W. L. Wheelers, The Whirl- their future home In 'Frankfort. Uasej, I. N. Maruadont, Henry Shields, W. M. ing Nina Farrlngton was married to John L. Gor- Andrews Car. Co. B. Cotter, J. J. Hasbrook, Will H M.urkB, S. A. Shiudhelm, G. Whltcomb, H. W. don, an English guardsman, In Paris on Feb. 20. Hemvn, Ifid. MurKS. Tom Shortsleeve, Earl H. White, Charlie • Henig, L. She had gone to England on an engagement in Asmucker. Earl Craig', B. J. Maruetto, Wm. Sliouat, James White, Dolph George Edwardes' The Orchid two months' ago. Auer, Tony Cross, Tom (Colored] Hemey, Clifford , Marsh Bros, Silling, F. L. White, Dick ftex Leslie Kingdon (Emerle MacClanin) and (Silo:) ilarsii, Arno L. Silvers, Chas. Whltehead, Frank Austin C M. Crow Dr. J. J. Henry, Chas. Beatrice La Velgn (Bonnie Del Vicchio), of the Bailey \Villiam Optician Marshall, Warren Slmonsen, M. McK. Lennon Theatre Company, were married on the Baker '& Co., A. H. Culligan's Minstrele Heiiomi, Dr. Carl Martin, F. R. Simpson, L. Whitehead. Henry K. stage In Chamberlain, S. D., Feb. 6. Baker, Col. Wm. cuuipson, John R. (Vleto Remedy Co.) Martluo. F. Sineu, Edgar L. Whlttier, H. H. Banett, J. C. Currle, W. K. Herbert Stock Co, Wigtou, Don Banker, Geo. C. W. (care Warren Herne, toarl Jiastelle, Burl Sittlpo', La Roe Wilbur, Harry C. OBITUABY. Hertz, A. Matiiey, Fred Slaasky, F. Wllktos, Geo. Alfred Klein, a comedian' for many years, lianter, Art ur D'Asta Cant • Hewitts, The Two Mattran & Sayed Sleezer, N. C. Wlllard, C. D. died in a sanitarium at Amityville. L. L, Feb. Tl •] ' A- %P11snn Da Coma Art Hicks. Frank .viatts, 1. J. Srolley, Col. R. Fin- Williams. Geo. (Lit- 22. He will be remembered particularly as Barnes, Will H. Dacoma Family, The MICKS, Chas. M. .uayiiurd, Charley ley tle George) Buttons in Wang. He was 46 years of age, and Barnes' Dog & Pony Dane, Ross A. Hildreth, Frank Meisuer, Bert Smith, A. Beverly Williams, Wallace was a brother to Charles, Herman aad Manuel Show A G Darling's D. & P. Hill, Gus Melville, Jeane Smith, Emery H, Williams. J. D. Klein. Baron Joe -Show Mgr. Hill, J. P. Merrmeld, iteuben Smith, Solly Williams & Co. W. C. Mrs. Julia E. Kirby, wife of the well-known Barrett; M J. Darnaby J. A. mil, Percy H. 210B.C 'UOJiBK Smith, T. C. Williams, A. V. trooper, Ed. Kirby, died recently at Logans- Barrill Herman J. DamaH John F. Milliard. vV. Metcalf, Arthur Smith, Ivan Williams. J. H. port, Ind., at the age of 48. Bartrum Guv Darnell, I, I. Milliard, Jack Metiger. J. Smith. F. W. Williams, Geo., No. Mrs. Fred Shields, wife of Fred Shields, of Bai'tley Chas Davenport Lew F. Holliday. V. Meyers, Harry smith, Johnnie R. R. Shows. the Gaskill Carnival Co., died suddenly at San Bartlett James Davis, Geo. C. Holmes, Ben Meyers, Gus Ji. Smith, Jas. Burton Williams, H. E. Antonio, Tex.. Feb. 21. Bassaye, Bert C. De Ball, Alf. Hunaand, Henffy Miles, Dr. smith, Frank W. Williamson, John P. Hopkins, Capt. John Miller, J. T. binith, Ai E. W'ills. John Beach, Geo. De Kreko Bros. (Incr) Hopkins, Harry Miller, T. M. Sohler, Mr. (Novelty Wilson. Monk BUSY PHILLIPINOS Hopkins. W. J. Miiller, W. C. Man) Willy's Chemical Co. Beal, Merritt F. Dellesa, Mr. Flora Hopkins, Jim Miller, C. E. Southern Belle Shows Winninger, Frank Hopper, L. C. Mitchel, Lola Spalding, Charley S. Are Now Building a World's Exhibit of Keenest Bear, Jno Holton Horn Deimore, H. o. Mgr. Beck J C De Long Dr. Emil Hopper, Doc iioluuued, Hadji Spalding, R. Winter, D. E. Interest, Beckley Geo B. Deming Xom lioraii, Eddie Monroe Co., Trixie Spencer, Alvin Wiseman. J. Clint Tbe walls of the ancient city of Manila arc Beechele, Geo. Deining, Bill Howard, Toin M. Mooiiey. James K. springer, J. L. Witt, Marion A. being reared on the Philippine reservation of 40 Beechele, Henry Denton, Jack C. Howard, Jack Moore, Lou W. Stafford. Ciias. Wood Bros. Shows. acres at the World's Fair. Belhorn's Show, Horr Depew, Wm. A. iiutfnian. Geo. Moorman, A. S. Stallo, D. J. Mgr. Fifty native Philippines, clad in their native Benard, Mr. Derry, Bill (Operator) Hunter, K Moran, Beuj. J. Stanford, Kobt. Wood Shows, Wm. costumes, are working with their native material Bennett, F. B. De Schiller, Bert Hurltmt, B. w. (Mu- Morley, W. J. Slaughter Bros. Wood. Mr. (Wizard and tools. Several times that number of Ameri- Billings, Sanford Dickinson, Harry sician) Morogttn, Wm. D. Steaveus, Art. and Ventriloquist) can workmen are engaged in rearing great struc- Billings, W. C. Diess, Steward E. Imperial Carn. Co. Morris, Folie Stephens. Ira B. Woodeome, Chas. A. tures and preparing the way for the work to be Black, Billy D. IMllard, M. J. Indiana Carnival Co. Morris, Ned Stephens & Hickman Woods & Briggs finished by natives. Blake Prof. R. J. Dillinger, A, R. International Carn. Co Moses, Lee Ste-vella (Contortion- Woodward, Chas. Fifty-two carloads of building material and Blitz * Geo. W. Dittgen, Geo. A. International >Shows Builder ist) Worland, Ohas. E. exhibits from the Philippine Islands reached Blitz' Charley Dobbins, J. H. Jackson, Dr. J. T. Mossinan, Stevens, Stevens, W. C. Worth, J. B. the World's Fair grounds a few days ago, and Blitz Walter A. Dee, Tommy Jacob!, Burt Shows Stiner Co., Austin i .Wright. Fred (Mex.) immediately the interesting work of native con- Bohannan, J. W. Dohlgrel, L. J aim, A. Mulvey, H. G. Stiason, Phil. \j Young, Lew struction was begun. Bonetti Prof. Dobyais, Geo. L, Jalm & McFarlan Munro, Wallace Stone, Ben W. u Young, Fred Grant Already the walls of Manila are assuming such Borders', Joe (Arthur Dolau, James or Jake Jalliet & Goldberg Murphy, Jos. A. A. Store Show I Uaky, Alie form as to give token of what they will be when VIorella) Dolan & Leuharr James. John R. Murray, Fred Stranger from London 1 Zarell finished. This "walled city" will be the main Bowdeii Rov Dold Shorty James, W. H. Murray, Eddie A. 1 Mi & /arrow gateway to the Philippine exhibit. The walls Boyette', Jos. W. Donaldson, C. H. J ames, il. E. Murray, Jos. Strebig, I. V. J IZeda & Elder (Con- will be covered with staff in imitation stone. Jameslalii, J. F. Hale Nahm, Simon $trlckland, W. C. 1 tortionists) and will present replicas of the beautiful and Briggs', Floyd il. Mgr. Donnelly, Winfred J. Jewett, Everett A. i"»» Ogden, treasurer ui tnw suow, k«« b*«u «uii»r- lug1 ironi ijiood jxiidoinmj:, e* u*ud i*y * ** v «*.pe uioiikey bite. Col. W. F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) was ajuoug Thomson & Vandiveer CIRCUS * \VILD fi-eaidtjut Itoosevei'i's caiiers l supplement ttoat of the bosses witli the witu a three nignt repertoire, show under can- tion project. John Robinson Show tor the purpose of buy- vas. We will carry baud and orchestra uau Advertising Car No. 1, Norris & Howe's Big ing a tombstone for the unidentified victims of J.*> people ail told. Shows, commenced season at San jose, Cat., Ehe Wallace Show wreck buried at Kurand, Harry W. Seinoii, general agent Buckskin i'eb. lo, witn tue loliovnitg roster: W. IS. Uuu- MU CO, Mich. As a large amount is not required, we Bin s Consolidated Wild We»- Snows, lias en- niug, manager; John Wilson, stenographer aiut gaged for -tiie advance ail union billposters auu secretary; H. Cunningham, boss billposter; Kiel deem it advisable not to accept subscriptions uiliei's, ana is paying the nxed scale of saW;» liu-ger than $1.00. Kuymond litnograpuer; j. Billings, assistant, arranged uutween tiie circuses and the rsationai ntnographer ; n*u juoore, lithograpn. boarus , w. Amount previously reported $374.00 liillers Union at Cincinnati. B. lieiiiy and Joe Wilson, programmers; bill- U. Iw. Braunao 1.1W West Ailis, Wis., three -quarters of a mile posters, Victor IS tout, Id. JN . ( Toiiey ) Clarke, from the old show grounds of Milwaukee, will Jfete Collins, Joe j^beiiy, Harry jjooier, i-ew offer a low license to managers contemplating Brown, jboii Rollinson, Wm. Jackson. n:d Frau- CIHCU8 GOSSIP. showing Milwaukee. Otto Conrad, lormerly in ds, Mike Mullen, Charles Garret t; Uscar Itetty, W. E. Franklin is sojourning at French Lick tiie carnival business, will be glad to luruisu paste maker. Springs. luil details of all advantages. The iViena-Benson Musical Company closed for W. iii. Sands has been in Baltimore viewing Bandmaster Carl M eal, of Mattoou, 111., lias the Leuteii season on Mural Gras L»ay at Tut- CIRCUS CANVASES, the fire. composou a musical number which promises to wiler, Miss., Business tnrouguout Alabama, Poles and Stakes, SEATS, Flags, Etc. Kdaie Shear will go with Barnum & Bailey ue us successful as his Ktrawboss Marcn, en- JLouisiana and Mississippi was exceptionally next season. titled No ouraw in Sciiem's. George jjraden- good. xhe nigh price o£ cotton places tuis BLACK TENTS Del '1'urr has re-engaged with Ringling Bros. uurgu, °f tue Philadelphia Museum, wrote tne country in an unusually prosperous condition For Moving Picture Worfe. as elephant keeper. words, which are quite catchy. and we were all sorry to leave it. i/roi. •Leroy JDau Dale will have charge of the Ten Big Sells Bros, and uorepaugh Shows will open iiiensou goes to the vaudeville circuit, beginning SIDE SHOW PAINTINGS. Shows coming season. their season in i'hiladeipuia, Pa., eaiiy in April, at Mobile. Al Keeves and George S. vvlison Fronts and Banners tor Street Fairs. Burd Bros.' Oiie-riug Show is in winter quar- all of the paraphernalia coming from Columbus go to tne Southern circuits. *ur. and Mrs. ters at Heading, Fa. to that city two weeks preparatory to the open- uvleua) Dan Brewer and Mr. Joe Cuiswell will "T^KIDD'S PATENT CIRCUS LIGHTS Haile, Wills & Haile will go with Barnuni ing of the show. A number of sensational fea- sojourn at Memphis, Tenn., until the opening & Bailey tuis season. tures are announced for this season. ot tne circus season. 11 North Ann St., CHICAGO, ILL. Ed Cullen does not go with the Robinson Show While en route to his nome in Pittsburg, The naiues of those now at the Floto Shows Take Lake St. Elevated anywhere onthe next season, it Is reported. Ivan., E. W. Bradley, u musician with Sells winter quarters in Dallas, Texas, are: Pony loop. Ann St. station is fourth stop over the Oiyae MOITOW has i-e-eugaged witb the vVal- .tiros., had both of his legs mangled by falling Bill and Sam Bosnian, late ol the Gentry Show; river—five minutes ride from centre of city. lace Show for next season. from his train near O'Fallon, 111., Feb. 17. Mr. Harvey urovvu, in cliarge of elepuauts; ijop Dr. T. E. Fitzgerald can be addressed car« Bradley's feet were amputated and he is re- Sanders, in charge of animals; Frauit Parish, of Gollmar Bros., Baraboo, Wis. poried to be In a very serious condition. master of transportation; Khanty Clements, Punch 'Wheeler is busily engaged editing a Walter Stanton, Jr., the giant dancing roost- lights; Sam Props (Meyers;, boss property man; story entitled A Boar's Escape. er, wiio met with favor in The Runaways, lias Apples, in charge ol stock; Cuicago Fatty, Cuddy Service will be special agent witb the obtained the services of i^Jdwin Fritz, Sr., for weigut 2t>u pounds, boss biacksmitii; Tony ihe John Kobiuson Show next season. many years with Barnum & Bailey as clown, Daue, harness maker; William itouertsou, culi- TENTS J. W. tiettler will contract with Seibel (Bros. to assist him in his specialty wlUi the Gentry nary department; Ivangaroo Al, boss canvas- instead of Golmar Bros., as stated last week. Bros.' Show during the coming season. man; JacK Howard, watchman; Frank Crismau, The Anderson Dog and ljony Show is in win- Consul, the famous monkey in tne Bostock better known as Chris. Monkey, breaker; Slim ALL KINDS AND SIZES. ter quarters at Alanitou .Lake, Kochester, luu. Animal Oircus, >uied of pneumonia in Berlin Henry,1 in ciiarge of cars. Wm. Dale will be incnarge of the excursion i'eU. 22. His life was insured for $100,000, Rocky Mountain Nell's Cozy Wild West and car with the liobinson Show this coming season but he was really valued at $250,000. Consul Railrond Shows will be the name of a new or- It is reported that the Wallace Show will was es tiinated to have earned $ 18,000 a year ganization wtilch will take tue road early lu have a new advertising contractor next season. for the Bostock Show, lie was five years old. M"ay. The winter quarters of the show are lu Indianapolis Tent & Awning Go, D. F. Lynch and Fred Morgan will be the Edward It. Titus, general manager of nivaiis Rushboro, Pa., where the work of construction local contractors of the Wallace Show next & Ward's Circus, writes tnal they ui-e in win- is now going on. Andrews & Harrinaun are season. ter quarters in Camden, N. J. C. M. Alien has Uie owners and managers, and they ciaim that INDIANAPOLIS, IND. It is possible J. D. Harrison will make a trip »ifeiiL.u us general a..geiu. The snow wiu liuve a liiey will have one of tue neatest little WJUU to Europe in the interest of the Walter L. Main new top; also 12 tint cars and i* pony cars, built West shows ever put on the road. They will Shows. at Alson & Company' s Car Shops at i'uilauel- have forty head of stock and two or possibly W. E. Ferguson will retain his old position piiia: . four cars, in addition to chartered box cars for with the Pawnee Bill Wild West the coming 'jLue famous aerial acrobatic act, the Herbert the transporting of the stock. A number of en- season. Family, consisting of three young men and two gagements have already been booked at fairs, The Floto Shows received three large prop- a iris, nave been secured as one of tue attrac- and the show will be played on one night stands erty and baggage wagons from Sullivan & Eagie tions of the Circus Alaximus, tne colossal tiu-ee- on the off dates. A band of Cherokee Indians last week. niig midair hippourouie tnat will Jje one of tiie have been engaged and a cowboy band, ilocky It is said the Russian officers were attending iii any tree attractions at Luna Park for tne Mountain has been engaged for three years in a circus at Por-t Arthur the night of the Japa- coining summer. shooting contests for a large cartridge company. nese attack. The annual circus given by the University of An old trouper writes from Peru, Ind. : The Prof. Vick Hugo is working on a new feature Minnesota is scheduled to come off on the after- following batch of troupers accidentally met SHOW TENTS for the Main side show, of which he ia to be noon and e veiling of March 6, with two per- at the cafe of Geo. Purcell on Saturday evening. to any in workmanship, shape and quality the manager. formances daily. Three rings and a big me- Feb. 18: Tom Fay, Jack Higgins, Pake Brown, Get our prices before buying. Agents for Kidd p Tom Mclntyre is thinking of purchasing a nagerie will afford the people many features in "Buff" Terry, W. C. Cox, Sammy Slops, Juidie Rights and Baker's Torches. Black tents for moving hotel in Bradford, Pa., to be run as an exclu- the way of amusement that can not be dupli- Beam and Jimmy Shay. Pleasures and hard- pictures. Good second hand tents from 85x50 to 1S5J sive professional house. cated in the -Northwest. ships of the past were recalled and prospects 801), at Bargains. BAKER & LOCKWOOD, Succes- Archie Kobbins, formerly with the Main Henry to. Allott, manager of Buckskin Bill's for the future were discussed during the even- sors to C. J, Baker, 415 Delaware Street, Kansas Show, will have charge of the side show with Wild West Shows, left Cnicago, 111., Feb. ii3, ing, and at 10 o'clock Mr. Purcell came forth City, Mo. Sun Brothers this season. for Ft. Worth, Tex., the winter quarters or with a mast palatable lunch, consisting of W. C. Lane goes with Pawnee Bill's Wild •tills show. He was accompanied by a carload fricasse of chicken with all the trimmings, in- West the coming season, and is now packing of painters, blacksmiths, carpenters and general cluding the old time relish, Wursburger. The his grip in Hagerstown, Md. meehanics, who will be employed day aim night evening was spent in a most enjoyable manner, The World Over Mr. John Manning, formerly with the Wal- to get the show ready for tne opening, wnicu and when the little crowd disbanded at an eatriy And you will find lace Show, will drive ten ponies with the- Great- takes place at Ft. Worth Thursday, April 7. hour in the morning, each one spoke in the est Show on Earth this season. Bruno, the boxing bear, wiio at stated daily LUSHBAUGH periods during tne summer will meet all comers highest praise in regard to our little friend, CANVAS Will F. Newlan, late solo clarionettist of "The Billboard." Pryor's Band, has signed as solo clarlonettiet 111 a twenty-tour foot ring at Luna Fark, is Nothing too large or too small TENTS with John Robinson's Ten Big Shows. a huge Asiatic bear weighing over fifteen un- Our correspondent at Wichita, Kan., writes: for our shop. All the Big Major Rhiuback, the little man of circus fame Ureu pounds, and is larger than any gri/Aiy Shipp's Indoor Circus will close the most suc- Shows use the best tents and we make them. B»l- has purchased himself a new automobile to ride bear ever captured. He was caught in the cessful season on March 5 that this organization loons and sporting tents of everydescrlption made to on the "Hooks" Jn Buffalo during the winter. Himalaya Mountains when a cub and has been has ever had. They go from here to Topeka, order. 2d-hand tents for sale. Write for particulars. George Jennier, Jr., has signed with the Har- trained in London to box. where they close the season. This form of ris Nickel Plate Show for the coming season of The following people have lately signed with winter amusement has taken hold well in the W. H. LUSHBAUGH. 1 iyo4. This makes 'his nftii season with that A. IM. Heed's Shows: Sidel and Collins, ueriai- West, and from present indications Shipp's Tte Practical Tentmaker. COVINGTON, KT show. ists and acrobats (second season); \Vm. Waldo, Indoor Circus will play return engagements Minting the Marvel, spiral column ascendist, contortionist and aerialist (second season); next season at every point they have played writes that a girl baby has entered his Phila- K. m. Talking ton, tuba; Newton Jackson, clari- this season. Mr. Ed Shipp certainly deserves delphia home, iH42 Jefferson Street, being born net; George Ford, boss hostler. Manager Reed great credit for the well balanced organization on Friday, Feb. 19. It weighed nine pounds. is still confined to his room with a long spell he has together and the business-like way in Capt. Webb and his band of seallons are of sickness, but is yJowly recovering. which it is managed. The following are ' he touring New York State. , Capt. Webb has sigu- Notes from the Philadelphia iteai Troupers engagements for the coming season of the p'tn- <*i a contract with Singling Bros, for 1904. Club. Things ha,ve been progressing nicely. cipals: Mr. Charles Carroll, treasurer, and Net- He has many new acts ready for next season. A number of the boys made a trip to Atlantic tie Carroll, John Rooney, Carrie Rooney and Roy Rowe, a young man who left his home City for a fishing excursion. Among them were Frank Smith go with Barnum & Bailey show. manufacturers of All Kinds of Tents. at Sumner, la., last season and joined Howe's Frank Morris, Mark Monroe, Jim Brown, Walter The DaComa and George Zammert with Ring- Show Canvas a Specialty, Black Tents Oircus, recently shot himself at Carmona, Tex., Levau, Jack Kettenbock (alias Boer Jack) and ling Brothers; Edward Shipp and wife (Julia to order. Second-hand Tents bought au4, the remains were brought 'back to his Iowa l)r. Ogden. The season is approaching very Lowande), John Ponsol, Belle, Henry and and sold. JOHN HANIJEY, Terre home for interment. fast and the boys are preparing to leave. Steve Miaco with Forepaugh & Sells Bros.; Burt Haute, Ind< It Is probable the next meeting of Strawboss It is. said the Barnum & Bailey Shows will Union No. 99 will be held in Philadelphia, Pa., not reduce the number of cars tuis season in or Carnegie. This being regarded as a skeptical any way, and will continue and have as many season in circus business, not many of the cars and trains as last season. In addition to STEVENSON & HcQEE union's membership are in demand. having such a large number of cars, they have MANUFACTURERS OF Ringling Bros. Show has purchased an elk, engaged some of the very best European acts Detroit Bag & Mfg. Co. caribou and riylgan from W. J. Knapp's me- and. novelties that money can obtain. Tue Successo to The T. W. Noble Co. nagerie at Rockford, 111. Gollmar Bros, are menagerie will contain some of the very finest also negotiating for some *>f Knapp's menagerie*. and rarest animals in the world. AWNINGS, 129-139 Fourth St., Detroit, Mich. he having .decided to sell out entirely. -. A team of six camels, broken to drive, will TEWTS, FLAGS AND COVERS. Yacht Sail! Linda Jeal Julian says the amphitheatre is be one of the many features of the Duiibar pro- a Specialty. Tents and Coven for hire. Old CIRCUS CANVASES closed in Havana, 111., only until nev faces cession in the great Indian spectacle, The Canvas Covers for Sale or Hire. We have And Tents of all kinds. 80 foot Tops and arrive. The dissatisfaction reported was only iatreets of Delhi. These camels have been se- experienced Show Tent Men in our employ. under carried in stock. Tents rented to among those who are gone—those who are now lected for their exceptionally large size and are 212 Light Street, Baltimore, Md. practicing at the amphitheatre are well satis- now beiiig trained at Hagenbeck's Animal farm state and County Fairs. fled. in Hamburg. A handsome chariot and orna- Jack Forepaugh has been engaged as super- mental harness is being made in Berlin for SHOW CANVAS these animals. intendent of stock with Sig Sautelle's Nine On short notice. Write for particulars. Illustrated ESTABLISHED 1858. Consolidated Railroad Shows. He has already The Irwin Family are not as yet engaged, eatalogue free. Can mildew proof tents built by 01 assumed the position and is busily employed owing to a misunderstanding. They will lay at small cost. Send us your Inquiries. signing thoroughly skilled, sober and reliable off for a few weeks at Shreveport, La. The WM. ARMSTRONG drivers. band and performers in the last week of the D T Mr. Ed Knupp, general agent of Walter L. Haag Sbow presented Kitty May Irwiu with a Manufacturers of Show Canvas, Balloon*, Main's World's Exposition Shows, was in Ro- gold chain and locket. Mrs. Haag presented J.C.GOSS&Co., ?B88! - Parachutes, Black Tents and all Canvas chester, N. Y., last week, the guest of Frank her with a gold ring. Wm. Irwin is practicing Goods. Office, 6100 Michigan Avenue, H. Whillock at Power's Hotel. Mr. Knupp on the trapeze a head balancing act of a pyra- Chicago. -Telephone Qarfleld 1098. was en route to Now York in the interest of mid of bottles. Mile. Irwin is at work on the Mr. Main. bicycle and tight wire. Animal Trainer Mark Munroe did quite a The affairs of the Lord George Sanger Co., Limited, were wound up at Manchester House, Side Show Paintings piece of Sherlock Holmes work ia Philadelphia, Pa., recently, where both courage and tact were London, on Jan. 18. Starting with a capital of Scenery and Show Paintings I required. It seems a labor organization wanted £125,000 in 1887, it paid the first year ten SIEGMUND BOCK, JOHN CTFRFUltTH, a strawbosB located, and Mark caught him with per cent; second year, eight per cent., and the No. 2183 Boone St., CINCINNATI, O. the goods on. , third year there was ,a deficit, which has con- 62 Blue Island Ave,, - Chicago, III. v Emmett Littleton, formerly of Frank David- tinued up to the present time. Mr. Sanger re- son's Uncle Josh Spruceby Co., will take out cently brought suit against the company for •early in May an Uncle Tom's or Ten Night money owing- him, and had the show sold. He ;Show under canvas, touring Indiana and Michi- is now sole proprietor of the concern. gan by wagon. The arrangements are about Notes from Jas. Shelby Shows: The James FOR TENT LIGHTS completed for the outfit. Shelby Shows have left their winter quarters Norton Bros. New State Shows open 'March at Lexington, Ga. Everything looks bright and 1 at Oomanche, I. T., and will work through clean and opened the season of 1904 at White ....AND OUTSIDE LIGHTS.... Western Oklahoma. Claude Fielder and Al St. Plains, Ga., Feb. 3, and although we have had -Plerrie are to open for the summer season. several days, we have been doing a very nice GEO. TAYLOR, : : 97 Cliff Street. New YOI-K Chick Lozenzo would like to be beard from. business since our opening. Everybody with Address Mountain Park, O* T. the show Is looking for a prosperous season and lftnOim " vihtnmawtring adt THE, BILLBOARD

Mayo with John Kobinson, and last, but not thoroughbred runners. Mules «nd amall horses FANTAS, Two—(Crystal) Denver, Col., Feb. least, the great Paacatel goes with Orrlu. for service on any of the rolling stock will be ROUTES AHEAD. 29-Mch. 5, ' ! Bros, shows on a twenty weeks' tour of Mex- conspicuous by thoir absence henceforth. No FISHER, Mr. and Mrs. Perkins—(Keith a) ico. less than 15 amateur horses are being broken The Jiillbord forwards mail to all professionals free Providence, R. I., Mch. ,7-12. The Bard Bros.' New United K. n. Shows, for ring work, and the ring barn is a lively of charge. Members of the professions are invited while FURLONG, Caprice & Lenox—(Park) Wor- which will inaugurate its third season at Read- place these days. In addition to practicing an on the road to have their mail addressed in care The cester^ Mass., Feb. 29-Mch. 6. ing, Pa., in the spring, will be one of the best entirely new and novel three-horse riding act, Billboard and it will be promptly forwarded. FEDDESSAS, Great Gay and Elece-^En route equipped shows of Its size on the road, and France Reed is breaking -a snow-white mare for with Empire, Comedians. the Messrs. Bard Brothers have spared neither an original menage stunt and a troupe of ponies. FORTUNE Roy—Camden, Ark., indef. time or money to make the performance, etc., As the Cortland and Homer electrics pass the MIDWAY COMPANIES. FLETCHER, Charles Leonard—London, Eng., thoroughly up to date. The winter quarters m quarters every 10 minutes not a day passes that BARKOUT & Faust Carnival Co.—Columbus, Feb. 8-Sept. 8. Reading are in charge of Mr. James Bard. a score or more visitors do not put in an ap- Miss., Feb. 29-Mch, 5. F.RANCELIA, Senor and Senora—(Alcazar) Several new cars have, been purchased during pearance. Saturdays are designated as "school- BROWN'S Amusement Co. (Southern; B. Denver, Col., Feb. 15-Mch. 5.. the past week, also new wagons, among them childrens' day," as it is not unusual to see from Brown, Mgr.)—Austin, Tex., Feb. 29-Mch. 5; FORD & Wilson—(Grand) Indianapolis, Ind., the new band wagon. Prof. Bush and his re- 50 to 100 pupl!s and teachers from the schools Johnson City, 7-12. Feb. 29-Mch. 5. nowned concert band has been engaged to fur- of Cortland around the animal bouse and stable. BROWN'S Amusement Co. (Western; E. FOY, Eddie—(H. & B.'s) Brooklyn, N. Y., nish the musical program for the coming sea- With all plans for his show abount completed, Brown, Mgr.)—Wagoner, I. T., Feb. 29-Mch. 5; Feb. 29-Mch. S. son. The new canvas, is considerably larger Mr. Sautelle is now devoting considerable time Ada, 7-12. FIELDS & Hanson—Indianapolis, Ind., Mch. than the one used las t ; season. The Messrs. to the building os bis new hotel at Lake View. CHILDREN'S Carnival Co.—Fort Worth, Tex., 7-12. Bard have just closed a deal for some n'ue When ready for occupancy this hostelry will be Men. 1-12. FISKE & McDonough—(Columbia) Cincinnati, wtock, and a big surprise is in store for those a model of its kind, constructed along the most DIXI-E Carnival Co. (Dana Thompson, Mgr.) O., Feb. 28-Mch. 6. who will have " chance to see the New United improved and modern Hues, thoroughly fireproof —'Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. 29-Mch. 5; Yuma, 7-12. FLOOD & Hayes—(Bijou) San Diego, Cal., this season. ami equipped with all the later-day improve- IDEAL Amusement Co. (J. K. Anderson, Mgr.) Feb. 22-Mch. B. The veteran bill writer and ex-general agent ments and comforts. —Mouticello, Ark. Feb. 29-Mch. 3; Warren, 7- Ghar-les Stow is now engaged in wielding bis 12. GAY, Great—(Standard) Beaumont, Tex., Mch prolific pen for the Main show's paper, and it MONUMENTAL Carnival Co.—Headland, Ala. 7-12. is needless to add that when Mr. Stow has flu Mull. 1-3. GENARO & Theol—(Empire) Notingham, Eng. ished his task 'tis well doue. In another pait NEW York Carnival Co.—New Brunswick, Mch. 7-12; (Palace) Liecester, 14-19. of the building J, D. Harrison is preparing th*> N. J., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. GARVIN & Geary — (Empire) Colorado. newspaper literature. General Agent Knupp ROBINSON Amusement Co.—Birmingham, Springs, Col., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. and "The Governor" are elated with the success Ala., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. GREGSONS—(Keith's) Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. Messrs. Stow and Harrison are sure to achieve, WALSH'S Crystalplex Carnival (W. Henry 29-Mch. B. Boss Cativasmau Jimmie Whalen, so Boss Walsh, Mgr.)—Bath, Me.,' Feb. 29-Mch. 5; GARDNER, Will—Nashua, N. H., Feb. 29- Hostler Boh Abrams says, is about the happiest Brunswick, 7-12. Mcb. B. man in "Dliio, and reliable Addie Moreland is PARK NOTES. GilEEN & Werner—-(Main St.) Peoria, 111., authority for the statement that Jimmie whit- A number of hand merry-go-rounds are to be Feb. 29-Mch. B. tles love songs while last year he sang "On the installed in the city parks of Indianapolis, Ind. PERFORMER'S DATES GRANT, Sydney—(H. & S.'s) New York City, Ilocky Road to Diiblin," May be it is because Mr. Otto Klives has been appointed by the A postal card addressed to "The Billboard" Feb. 29-Mch. 8; (Victoria), 7-12. .Tim will have nothing but brand new canvas to Casino Co., of Toledo, O., to manage that will bring you a supply of mailing cards which GOTTLOB, Fred and Amy—(Keith's) Provi- handle this season, as all of the Main tenta will summer resort tbis summer. only require to be tilled out and stamped with dence, R. I., Feb. 29-Mch. B; (Keith's) Boston, be new, but some folks attribute his happiness Oklahoma City is hopefully looking forward a one-cent stamp in order to have your route Mass., 7-12. to other causes. to the time when the Harmony Four will return appear regularly and accurately in our columns. GODFREY, Hal. & Co.—(Poll's) Bridgeport, Everything about the Welsh Bros, winter from their European tour to open Delmar Gar- Conn. Feb. 29-Mch. 5; Waterbury, 7-12. quarters is looking fresh and bright. The out- den some time in May. ADAMINI & Taylor— (Keith's) Boston, Mass., GARDINEIt Children, Three—New Bedford, fit for the coming season will, with a few ex- Charlie Stevents, for three years manager Feb. 28+Mch. 5. Mch. 7-12. ceptions, be entirely new, owing to the flre of the Peoples Theatre at Toledo, O., has been ADG'IE'S Lions— (Circle) New York City, Feb. HOLDEJN & Florence—(Orpheum) Denver, which occurred shortly after the close of last appointed manager for the Scenic Railway & 29-Mch. 5. Col., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. (season, and which destroyed nearly all the Amusement Company at Walbridge Park, To- AKNIM & Wagner — (Columbia) Cincinnati, HATHAWAY & Walters—(Proctor's) New paraphernalia and several of the cars. Th-i ledo, O., H'eb. 29-Mch. 0. York City, Feb. 29JMch. B. ring performance for the coming season will Early in May Hashagen's Park, in St. Louis, ADAMS, James K. — (Proctor's) Albany, N. HARRIS & Walters—(Howard) Boston, MASS., be the strongest and best ever offered by this will open for the World's Fair season. Big Y., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. Feb. 29-Mch. B. fchow. The entire program is made up of new attractions are being negotiated for and it is ASCOTT & Eddie— (Keith's) Boston, Mass., HART, Willie and Edith—(Park) Worcester, names and new acts. Among them are some safe to predict this enterprise will eclipse all Feb. 29-Mch. S; Portland, Me., 7-12. Mass., Feb. 29-Mch. 8. acts that have never been seen with a show others. AI-IERNS, The — (Edison) Everett, Wash., HUNTINGS, Four—i(Hammerstein's) New of this size. The street parade will be larger The Casino Amusement Co. is the name of an Feb. 29-Mch. 5; (Edison) Tacoma, 7-12. York City, Feb. 29-Mch. B. and better than ever before, -new wagons and organization recently incorporated at Storm ALI, Hunter & All — (Gaughan's) Springfield, harness having recently been added for that Lake, la., for the purpose of furnishing outdoor HAPPY Hi Hubbard—Care of the Children's purpose. M. H. and John T. Welsh, sole own- 111., (F'eb. 29-Mch. 5; (Rockey's) Joliet, 7-12. Carnival Co. See Midway Routes. amusements at that resort. It is capitalized ut ALLEN, Searl & Violet — (Colonial) Cleve- HERRMANN, Adelaide—(Poll's) Bridgeport, ers and proprietors; Clinton Newton, asslsta nt $25,000. land, O., Feb. 29-Mch. 5; (Park) Youngstowu, manager; Vic Woodward will have charge of Consul, the famous monkey 'In the (Bostock Conn., Feb. 29-Mch. 6. the advance brigade. HEDGE, Hal & Co.—(Keith's) Philadelphia, Animal Show at Coney Island last season, re- ALI & Pelser— (0. H.) Elmira, N. Y., Feb. Pa., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. Notes from Buckskin Bill's Wild West Shows: cently died at Berlin. Consul was five years 29-Mch. 5. HUGHES & Hazelton—(Odeon) Baltimore, r«ew Nichols Is getting together a very strong old, an is begun. It 'Feb. 29-Mch. 5. MARSH & Sartella—(Olympic) Chicago, 111., beautiful horses at the Main ring barns for his has been estimated that the trip up and down DARROW, Mr. and Mrs. Stuart— (Keith's) Feb. 29-Mch. 6. riding act this season. Eiders who stay in the towor will cover a distance of 6,520 feet, Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 29-Mch. B. MARTINI & Maxmllllan—(Keith's) New York Martlne's class this year will have to look well almost 114 miles. DEL WARNE & Ivy— (Star) Hamilton, Can., City, Feb. 29-Mch. B. to their laurels. Tho concessions at Soa Brook on the Bay, Feb. 29-Mch. 5. MEN1FEE, Johnstone & Co.—(Olympic) Chi- Ere the end of March all of the new open Sea Brook, Texas, will Include a rustic vaude- DELMORE, The Misses— (Mechanics) Salem, cago, 111., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. dens, cages andw"tableau wagons for Sig Sautel- ville theatre, amusement park, acquarlum, Mass., Feb. 28-Mch. 5. MANTELL & Lamb—(Novelty) Salt Lake le's Nine Consolidated Railroad Shows will have bowling 'alley, billiard hall, bathing pavilion, DERENDA & Breen —^(People's ) Cincinnati, City, Utah, Feb. 29-Mch. 5. been completed, and early In April the finishing basoball park, boats, brass bands, cafe, cane 0., Feb. 28-Mch. 5. MAilEENAS, Three—(O. Hj Fltchburg, Mass. touches will be given the elephant, stock and racks, carnival specialties, eat shows, chute DEVEATJ, Herbert — (Keith's) Portland, Me., Feb. 29-Mch. B. flat cars now under course of construction. Long the Chutes, camel rides, crystal maze, dinner, Feb. 29-Mch. 5; (Keith's) Philadelphia, Pa., MASCOTTE Comedy Co—(Pastor's) New York before the band plays everything will have been dancing hall, donkey race, electric fountain?, 7-12. City, Feb. 28-A(ch. 6. made ship-shape for the 1904 season. Over 250 excursion boats, Ferris wheel, fortune telling, EDWARDS. Sam, & Co. — (OrpheumJ Brook- MARLOWE, Plnnkltt & Co.—(Keltt'g) New head of stock Is to be carried the ensuing sum- flying horses, gasoline launch, hammer striking, lyn, N. Y.. Men. 7-12. York City. Feb. 29-Mch. B. mer by Mr. Sautelle, who already has 169 knock nigerer heads, loop the loop, livery, mov- ELDRIDGE, Press — (Duqnesne) Pittsburg, Pa. McWATERS & Tyson Co.—(Proctor's) New- horseg and ponies in his stables around winter ing pictures, miniature railwav. music hall, Feb. 29-Mch. 5; (Garden) Buffalo, N. Y., 7-12. ark, N. J., Feb. 29-Mch. B. quarters, ilocently his general manager, Frank oyster roasts, ostrich farm, pool rooms, public ELDEitA— (Park; Worcester, Mass., -Feb. 29- MORTIMER, Eloise—^(Pastor's) New York A. Robblns, came home from the West, where gardens, pony rides, poultry exhibit, peacocks, Mch. B. City, Feb. 29-Mch. 5. he bought two carloads of extra large and heavy restaurants, race track, saloon, shooting gal- BDWAilDS, Joe — (Pastor's) New York City, MORRISSEY & Cameron—(Orpheum) Daven- draught horses, and 'Mr. Sautelle increased the lery, swings, soda fountains, side shows, slot Feb. 29-Mch. 5. port, la., Feb. 29JMch. 5. number of his string by the purchase of several machines, souvenirs, toboggan slide, tennis EVERETT Sisters— (Crown) Ft. Worth, Tex.. MORRIS & Parker—(Moore's) Lima, O., Feb. others. He Is now in the market for two dozen court and aoo gardens. Feb. 22-Mch. 5. 22-Mch. 5. BILLBOARD

MUSIOAB Dale—Momtreal, Can., Feb. 29-Mch. A MONTANA Outlaw (C. F. Lawrence, Mgr.) DREW, John, in The Second in Command 5. —Stevens Point, Wis., Mch. 3; Grand Rapids, (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.)—Toledo, O., Mch. 3; 'MAY, Morris—'Era route with Ferguson Stock 4; Marshfield, 5; Wausaw, 6; Merrill, 7; Rhine- Columbus, 4; Wheeling, W. Va., 5. Co. See Dramatic Routes. , lander, 8; Escanaba, 11; Marinette, 12. DE Voss, Flora Co. (No. 2; J. B. Rotnour, MAOK, Eddie—(Keith's) Boston, Mass., Feb. ARRAH-NA-POGUE (Davis & Butterfleld, Mgr.)—Marshalltown, la., Mch. 3-5; Tama, 29-Mch. 5; (Keith's) Providence, R. I., 7-12. Mgrs.)—Worcester, Mass., Feb. 29-Mch. 5; Bos- 7-9. MUSICAL McShaffreys—(Empire) Butte, ton, Mass., 7-12. .DEATH Watch (Will Cressy, Mgr.)—Balti- Mont., Feb. 28-Mch. 5. A LITTLS Outcast (Eastern; Geo. E. Gill's) more, Md. Feb. 22-27. MUSICAL. Simpsons—(Gaiety) Brooklyn, N. —Richmond, Va., Feb. 29-Mch. 5; Norfolk, 7-12 DILGER-Cornell Co. (W. E. Cornell, Mgr.)— Y., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. A HIDDEN Crime (J. M. Ward, Mgr.)—New Norristown, Pa., Feb. 29-Mch. 5; South Beth- MAGINLEYS, The—(Keith's) Boston, Mass., York City, Feb. 29-Mch. 5; Philadelphia, Pa., lehem, 7-12. Feb. 29-Mch. 5. 7-12. DENVER Express Co. (C. A. Holden, Mgr.) — MORRIS & Bowen—(Orpheum) San Francisco, A THOROUGHBRED Tramp (Harry Darling- Was,.,ngton, D. C., 'Feb. 28-Mch. 5. Cal. Feb. 21-Mch. 5; (Orpheum) Los Angeles, ton, Mgr.)—East Liverpool, O., Mch. 3; Greens- DARKEST Hour (Lincoln J. Garter's)—Troy. 6-19. burg. Pa., 7; Johnstown, 8; Altoona, 9; Con- N. Y., Mch.3-5. MITCHELLS, Three Funny—Altoona, Pa., nellsville, 10; Belle Vernon, 11; Washington, DAVIDSON Stock Co. (Frank S. Davidson, A GREAT SHOW Feb. 29-Mch. 5. 12. Mgr.)—Cambridge, 111., Mch. 3-5; Elmwood, 7-0; is o/'ten handicapped by injur- MARTINETTE & Grossl—(Keith's) Provi- A RUN on the Bank (F. E. Robinson, Mgr.) Lewiston, 10-12. ies to its leading per/brm.ers. dence, R. I., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. —Charleston, 111., Mch. 3; Paris, 4; Blooming- DOWN By the Sea (Phil. Hunt, Mgr.) — McAVOY, Dick and Alice—(Avenue) Pitts- ton, 5; Spring Valley, 6; Ottawa, .; JL.a Salle, Seattle, Wash., Feb. 28-Mch. 5; Tacoma, 6-8; burg, Pa.; Feb. 29-Mch. 5; (Grand) Indianapo- 8; Aurora, 11. Vancouver, B. C., 9. lis, Ind., 14-19. A BUNCH of Keys (Gus Bothner, Mgr.)— BIGHT Bells—Shreveport, La., Mch. 3; MAC & Mac—-(0. H.) Haverhlll, Mass., Feb. Williamsport, Pa., Mch. 3; Harrisburg, 4-5. Vicksburg, Miss., 4; Jackson, 5. 29JMch. 5; (O. H.) Nashua, N. H., 7-12. ARE You a Mason? (Julius Cahn, Mgr.)— ELEVENTH Hour (Lincoln J. Carter's)— 1 )ai oamipli MURPHY, Mr. and Mrs. Mark—(Empire) Grafton, N. D., Mch. 3; Winnipeg, Mch. 4-5. Scranton, Pa., Mch. 3-5. ff IRST AID TO THE INJURED. Hoboken, N. J., Feb. 29-Mch. 5; (Poll's) Bridge- ALONG the Kenebec (C. R. Kene, Mgr.)— EMMET, Robert Co. (J. Wesley Rosenqnest, •*• 1 port, Conn., 7-12. Providence, R. I., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. Mgr.)—Brooklyn, N. Y.. 'Feb. 29-Mch. 12. In cases of BURNS, OUTS, NOBLE'S Theatre Co. (Warren Noble, Mgr.) AN Heiress to Millions (John P. fleilly, Mgr) EDESON, Robert, in Ransom's Folly (Henry SCALDS, etc., gives the best as- —Aberdeen, S. D., Feb. 29-Mch. 5; Kedfleld, —Elizabeth, N. J., Mch. 3-5. B. Harris, Mgr.)—New York City, indef. 7-9; Faulkton, 10-12. A MESSENGER Boy (Geo. D. Sweet, Mgr.) EMERALD Stock Co. (I. F. Bartlett, Mgr.) — surance of quick relief and a NEW York Comedy Four—(Waldman's) New- —Fredonia, Mo., Mch. 5. Dryden, N. Y., Mch. 3-5. speedy cure. ark N. J., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. ALLEN, Viola (Chas. W. Allen, Mgr.)—New FOR Her Sake (Joseph Pilgrim, Mgr.)—Phil- NELSON Family—(Columbia) Cincinnati, O., York City, Feb. 8-Mch. 19. adelphia, Pa., Feb. 29-Mch. 5; Elizabeth, N. J., Every bottle guaranteed to do Feb. 28-Mch. 5. AT the Old Cross Roads (Arthur C. Alston, 7-9; Hoboken, 10-12. as advertised. There is nothing NEWELL & Niblo—(Main St.) Peoria, 111., Mgr.)—Louisville, Ky., Feb. 28-Mch. 5. FAST Mail (Lincoln J. Carter's)—Carbondale, Feb. 29-Mch. 5. ARIZONA (No. 1; F. B. Raymond, Mgr.)— Pa., Mch. 3; Plymouth. 4; Pittston, 5. just like it; there Is nothing so ORVILLEi & Frank—(Proctor's) Newark, N. Hillsboro, Ky., Mch. 3; Washington C. H., O., FISKE Stock Co. (Fiske & Stock, Mgrs.)— good. It stands alone, and is J., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. 4; Nelsonville, 5. Derby, Conn., Mch. 1-5; Meriden, 7-12. the one remedy in all cases of OWENS, Mamie—En route with Kentucky A BAGGED Hero (Fielding Amusement Co., FACTORY Girl—Cleveland, 0., Feb. 28-Mch. Juvenile Minstrels. Mgrs.)—Bay City, Mich., Mch. 3; Saginaw, 4. 5; Detroit, Mich., 6-12. siidden disaster. At all drug- PIERCE & Maizee—(Shea's) Toronto, Can., ADAMS, Maude (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.)— FECGUSON Stock Co.—Morrow, 0., Mch. 3-3. gists. Feb. 29-Mch. 5. Providence, R. I., Mch. 3-5. FERRIS' Comedians (Harry Bubb, Mgr.)— PBLOT—(Keith's) Boston, Mass., Feb. 28- ACROSS the Pacific (Harry Clay Blaney, Mgr) Duluth. Minn., Indef. THE PARACAMPH CO,, Mch. 5. —Buffalo, N. Y., Feb. 29-Mch. 5; Toronto, C.an., FRENCH, Irving, Co. (Don McMlllam, Mgr.) Louisville, Ky. PUCKS Two—(Trent) Trenton, N. J., Feb. 7-12. —Newport, Ark., Mch. 3-5. 29iMch. 5. AT Cripple Creek—Atlanta, Ga., Feb. 29- FOUR Cohans—Vicksburg, Miss., Mch. 3; PARODY, Lee—En route with Ferguson Stock Mch. 5; Birmingham, Ala., 7-12. Natchez. 4: Baton Rouge, La., 5. Co. See Dramatic Routes. AWAKENING of Mr. Pipp—Boston, Mass., FEN'BEiHiG Stock Co. (Geo. M. Fenberg, Mgr) PASSPARTS, The Dancing—(Shea's) Cleve- Feb. 29-Mch. 19. —Brockton, Mass., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. land, 0., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. A HOMESPUN Heart (Leon Williams, Mgr.) FOR. Her Children's Sake (Western; Ed. H. PAT & The Genie—(Orpheum) Honolulu, H. —Wposter 0., Mch. 4; Mansfield, 5; Toledu, Lester. Mgr.)—Celina, O., Mch. 3; Troy, 1; HUNT Stock Co. (M. A. Hunt, Mgr.J-JFlint, I., Mch. 30-April 25. 13-16. Middletown, B. Mich., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. PETERS, Phil, and Nettie—(Orpheum) Utica, AUBREY Stock Co. (Wm. Davidge, Mgr.) — i'iJSMING, Mamie (W. H. Gracey, Mgr.)— HIMMELEIN'S Imperial Stock Co. (it. F. N. Y. Feb. 29-Mch. 5; (Circle) New York City, Newburg, N. Y., Feb. 29-Mch. 5; Danbury, Billghamton. N. Y., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. Himmelein, Mgr.)—Kewauee, 111., Feb. 29- 7-12. Uonn., 7-12. FAVEHSHAM, Wm. (Chas. Frohma'n, Mgr.) 29-Mch. 5. RICHARDS Three—(Circle) New York City, AN Aristocratic Tramp (Will Kilroy, Mgr.) — —Trenton, N. J., Mch. 4. HER First False Step (E. A. Schiller, Mgr.) Feb. 29-iMch. 5. Wabash, Ind., Mch. 3; Kokomo, 5. FROM Rags to Riches (M. H. Meyers, Mgr.) —Ba...more, Md., Feb. 20-Mch. B. HAMZA & Arno—(H. & B.'s) Brooklyn, N. BOWERY After Dark (Fred Block, Mgr.)— —Milwaukee. Wis.. Feb. 28-Mch. B. HER Marriage Vow (Vance & Sullivan, Y. !B"eb. 29-Mch. 5. Hoboken, N. J., Mch. 3-5; Rochester, N. Y., FOUNTAIN, Marie Theatre Co. (Bobby Foun- Mgrs.)—Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. REiYNARD, Ed. F.—Minneapolis, Minn., Feb. 7-9; Syracuse, 10-12. tain, Mgr.)—Hot Springs, Ark., Feb. 29-Mch. HUMAN Hearts (Eastern; Jesse M. Blanch- 29-Mch. 5; Racine, Wis., 8; (Olympic) Chicago, BURGLAR (Wright & Haight, Mgrs.)—Madi- FRANCIS, Marion (Geo. K. Robinson, Mgr.) ard, Mgr.)—Ilion. N. Y., Mch. 3; Utica, 4-5. 111., 7-12. son, S. D., Mch. 3; DeSmet, 4; Miller, 5; Pierre, —Lynn, Mass., Feb. 29-Mch. 5; Gloucester, 6- IMPERIAL Stock (Col. Geo. Hamilton, Mgr.) REDMOND, Rita—(Orpheum) New York City, 7-8; Woonsocket, 9; Mitchell, 10; Chahberlain, 12. ' —Hot Springs, Ark., Feb. 28-Mch. B. Feb. 29-Mch. 5. 12. FOR Her Children's Sake (Sullivan, Harris HOW Old is Ann? (H. T. Gates, Mgr.)— REMINGTON, Mayme—(Poll's) Bridgeport, BELCHER'S Comedians—Springdale, Ark., & Woods, Mgrs.)—Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 28- Newport, R. I., Mch. 3; Fall iliver, Mass., 5; Conn. Feb. 29-Mch. 5. Feb. 22-27; Rogers, 29-Mch. 2; Beutonville, 3-5; Mch. 5; «t. Louis, Mo., 6-12. Franklin, 7; South Framingham, 8; Fitchburg, RIO Brothers (George, Al. and Adolph)—(Em- Siloam Springs, 7-12. FOR His Brother's Crime (Phil Niven, Mgr.) 9. pire) Hoboken, N. J., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. BUSTER Brown (Broadhurst & Currie, Mgrs.) —Boston. Mnss., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. IF I Had Only Known—Shreveport, La. in- - REDDING, Francesca—(Haymarket) Chicago, —Chicago, 111., Feb. 7-12. GREAT White Diamond (Walter Fessler, def. 111., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. BENNETT & Moulton Co. (Will A. Partelle, Mgr.)—Chicago, 111., Feb. 21-Mch. 12. IN the Shadow of the Gallows—Fall Rivei1. RICE Family—^(Poll's) Hartford, Conn., Feb.. Mgr.)—Red Bank, N. J., Feb. 29^ch. 5. GRIFFITH, John, in Macbeth (John M. Hick- Mass., Mch. 3-5. 29-Mch. 5. BEN Hendricks Co. (Sidney R. Ellis, Mgr.)— ey, Mgr.)—Carthage, Mo.. Feb. 3; Webb City, IRVING, Sir Henry (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.) RYAN Thomas J., and Richfield, Mary— North Yakima, Wash., Mch. 4; Everett, 5; Vic- 4; Aurora, B; Joplin, 7; Galena, Kan.. 8; Pitts- —Cincinnati, O. Feb. 29-Mch. 5. (Keith's) Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. toria B. C., 7; Vancouver, 9; Whatcom, 10; burg, 9: Parsons 10; Ft. Scott, 11; lola, 12. JAMES & Warde Co. (Wagenhals & Kemper, ROBERTS, The Four—(People's) Seattle, Seattle, 11-12. GOLDSTEIN, Rachel (A. H. Woods, Mgr.) — Mgrs.)—Keokuk, la., Mch. 3; Burlington 4; Wash., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. BOYD, Archie, In Joshua Whltcomb (Kilpat- Milwaukee, Wis. Feb. 29-Mch. 5; Chicago, 111., Joliet, 111., B. ROSAIRE—(Keith's) New York City, Feb. rick & Burmster, Mgrs.)—Boston, Mass., Feb. 6-12. JERRY from Kerry (Patton & Perry, Mgrs.) 29-Mch. 5; (Keith's) Philadelphia, Pa., 7-12. 22-Mch. 5. GOODWIN, N. C. (Klaw & Erlanger, Mgrs.) —Sarnia, Conn., Mch. 3; Petrolia, 4; Strathroy RUSSEILL & Dunbar—(Star) Hamilton, Can., BLAIR, Eugenie (Henri Gressit, Mgr.)—Jer- —St. Louis, Mo.. Feb. 29-Mch. 5. 5. Feb. 29^Mch. 5. sey City, N. J., Feb. 29-Mch. B. GRACE George (Wm. A. Brady, Mgr.) — JAMES Boys in Missouri (Eastern; Frank RAE & Brosche—(Columbia) Cincinnati, 0., BRECKENRIDGE Stock Co. (Boyd P. Joy, Cleveland, O., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. Gazzolo, Mgr.)—Newark, N. J., Feb. 29-Mch. 5; Feb. 28-Mch. 5. Mgr.)—Parsons, Kan., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. GILMORE, PauJ (Jules Murry, Mgr.)—Boze- Camden, 7-9; Wilmington, Del., 10-12. RICH & Elmer—(Orpheum) Los Angeles, Cal., BENNETT-Buhler (0. A. Bennett, Mgr.)— man, Mont.. Mch. 3; Livingston, 4; Billings, 5. KING Perkins (Edward Taylor, Mgr.)— Feb. 22-Mch. 5 (Orpheum) San Francisco, 7-12. Claymore, I. T., Mch. 3-5. GRANTL'EY, Helen (Jas. B. Delcher, Mgr.) Tecumseh, Neb., Mch. 3; Beatrice 4; Crete, F. SHAW'S Aerial—(Lyceum) Niagara Falls, N. BREAK for Liberty (J. M. Jacobs, Mgr.)— —'Greensboro, N. C., Mch. 3; Winston-Salem, KENDALL, Ezra (Liebler & Co., Mgrs.) — Y., Feb. 29-Moh. 5. Scranton, Pa., Mch. 3-5. 4; Raleigh, 5. —Boston, Mass., Feb. 22-Mch. 5. SULLY & Phelps—(0. H.) Chicago, 111., Feb. BORROWED Wife (N. C. Laumann, Mgr.)— GILMORE. Barney (Harry Montgomery, Mgr) KE'LLAR (Dudley McAdow, Mgr.)—Brook- 29-Mch. 5. Sweet Springs, Mo., Mch. 3; Marshall, 4; Se- —Chicago, 111., Feb. 21-Mch. 5. lyn, N. Y., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. STBWART & Fitzgibbins—(No. 2 W. 29th StJ> dalia, 5. GRAPEWIN, Charles—Providence, R. I., KLARK-Urban (Harden Klark, Mgr.)—St. New York City, indef. BATES, Blanche (David Belasco, Mgr.)— Feb. 29-Mch. 5. Johnsbury. Vt., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. SULLIVAN & Weston—(H. & B.'s) Brooklyn, Chicago, 111., Feb. 15, indef. GARDNER-Campbell—Highston, N. J., Mch. KEYSTONE Dramatic (McGill & Shipman, N. Y., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. BALDWIN-Melville Repertory (Walter S. 3-5. Props.)—Portland, Me., Meh. 2-5; Bangor, 7-12. SPISSELL Brothers—(Sheedy's) New Bedford, Baldwin,Mgr.)—New Orleans, La., indef. GAME Keeper (Smith O'Brien: Cowland ,% KNOTT, Roselle, in When Knighthood was in Mass., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. BLOODGOOD, Clara (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.) Clifford. Mgrs.)—Charleroi, Pa., Mch. 3; Mon- Flower (Frank L. Perley, Mgr.)—Hannibal, M.i.. SWEDISH Ladies' Quintet—(Orpheum) Sao —Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. ongahela, 4; Waynesburg, 5. Mch. 2; Sedalia, 3; Ft. Scott. Kan., 4; Webb Francisco, Cal., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. BUNTING, Emma (Earl Burgess, Mgr. ) — GOOD Old Summer Time (Geo. Evans; Shea City. Mo.. 5; Springfield, 7: Carthage, 8: Jop- SNYDER & Buckley—(Orpheum) Los Angeles, Ne,w Brunswick, N. J., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. Amusement Co., Mgrs.)—Montreal, Can., Fe'o. lin, 9; Pittsburg, Kan., 10; Topeka. 11; St. Joft Cal., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. BARRYMO'RE, Ethel (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.) 29-Mch. 5. 12. SEARLES & Gross—(Edison) Seattle, Wash., —New Orleans, La., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. GREAT Train Robbery—Newark, N. J., Feb. KERKHOF'F Dramatic (Ivan Kerkhoff, Mgr.) Mch. 21-26. BENNETT & Moulton (A. P. Reed, Mgr.)— 29-Mch. B. —Beloit. Kan., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. SHERMAN & De Forest—(Grand) Indianapo- Hazleton, Pa., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. GILLETTE. Wm.. in The Admirable Crichtnn KING Dramatic Co. (F. F. Gleckner, Mgr.)— lis, Ind., Feb. 29-Mch. 19. COGHLAN, Rose (Jules Murry, Mgr.)— Fay- (Chas. Frohman. Mgr.)—New York City, indef. McKeesport, Pa., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. SYLVESTER. Lawrence— (Criterion.! Tampa, etteville, Tenn., Mch. 3; Chattanooga, 4; Knox- GIRL from Kays (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.)— Fla., Feb. 29-Mch. 19. ville, 5. New York City, indef. KYRLE Bellew, in Raffles (Liebler &. Co., SEMON Children—(Columbia) St. Louis, Mo., COLLIER, William (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.) — GLAD of It (Chas. I1'rohman, Mgr.)—New Mgrs.)—New York City, indef. Feb 29-Mch. 5; (Columbia) Cincinnati, 0., Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. York City. Indef. KENNEDY, James, Co.—Oil City, Pa., Feb. 7-12. OROSMAN, Henrietta, In Sweet Kitty Bel- GAGNON-Pollock Co. (Bert C. Gagnon, Mgr.) 28-Mch. 5. THORNB, Mr. and Mrs. Harry—(Poll's) lairs (David Belasco, Mrg.)—New York City, —Key West, Fla. Feb. 8-Mch. 31". LYCEUM Comedy Co.—Newark, 0., Feb. 29- Waterbury, Conn., Feb. 29-Mca. 5; (Empire) indef. GARSIDE, Condit & Mack Co. (Jas. S. Gar- Mch. 3; Madison, Ind., 5-10. Hoboken, N. J.. 7-12. CARTER, Mrs. Leslie (David Belasco, Mgr.) side, Mgr.)—'Haverhill, Mass., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. TALBOT & Rogers—(Columbia) Cincinnati, —Rochester. N. Y., Mch. 2-5. GLASEIR, Lulu—New York City, Feb. 29- LOST River Co (Jules Murry, Mgr.)—Denver O., Feb. 29-Mch. 5; (Grand) Indianapolis, Ind., GLAXTONi Kate—Boston, Mass., Feb. 29- Mch. 5. Col.. Feb. 28-Mch. 5; Victor, 6; Colorado Springs, 7-12. Mch. 5. GAMKKEBPK'R (Western)—S'anta Barbara, 7; Peublo, 8. TIERNE'Y, John T.—(Grand) Indianapolis, CARN15R Stock Co. (Harry L. Webb, Mgr.) Cal.. Mch. 4: Ventura, 5; Los Angeles, 6-12. LYMAN Twins, In At the ilaces (J. H. Hig- Ind. Mch. 7-12. —Ridgway, Pa., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. GUY Stock Co. (C. G. Guy. Mgr.)—'Leaven- gins, Mgr.)— Suffolk, Va., Mch. 2; Bedford City, TAFFARY'S Performing Dogs—(Columbia) CHECKERS (Kirke La Shelle, Mgr.)—Phila- worth. Kan.. Feb. 20-Mch. B; Atchlson. 7-12. 4; Hoanoke, 5; Pulaski. 7; Whlteville, 8; Blut-- Cincinnati, 0., Feb. 28-Mch. 6. delphia, Pa., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. HALL. Howard, in The Man Who Dared (Henry field, 9. THEO, Jack, Trio—(Proctor's) New York CHILD Slaves of New York (J. B. Isaac, Pierson. Mgr.) Brooklyn, N. Y.. Mch. 7-19. LANGTRY, Mrs. (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.)— City Feb. 29-Mch. 5. Mgr.)—Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 29-Mch, 5. St. Louis, Mo,. Feb. 29-Mch. 5. TOPEKA & West—(Boston) Lowell, Mass., CIRCUMSTANTIAL Evidence (Fred- D. Fowl- HICKMAN'S Comedians (Guy Hickman. Mgr.) Feb. 29-Mch. 5. er, Mgr.)—Smtthfleld, Utah, Mch. 3. —Ottnmwa, la. Feb. 29-Mch. 5; Burlington, 6- LOCKE'S, The (Will H. Locke, Mgr.)— Valley TRAVEiRS, Roland—(Bijou) Duluth, Minn., CHARITY Nurse (John M. Cooke, Gen. Mgr) 12. Falls, Kan., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. Feb. 29-Mch. 5. —Detroit Mich., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. HANFORD, Charles B. (F. Lawrence Walker, LIGHTHOUSE By the Sea (Vance & Sullivan VANCE, Clarice—(H. & B.) Brooklyn, N. Y., CUTTER & Williams Stock Co. (Cutter & Mgr.)—Ogden, Utah, Mch. 3; Logan, 4; Poca- Mgrs.)—Trenton, N. J., Mch. 3-5. Feb. 29-Mch. 5. Williams, Mgrs.)—Grafton, W. Va., Feb. 29- telle, Idaho, B; Boise. 7; Salem, Ore.. 9; Marys- LONG, Frank E. Stock Co.—Janesville, Wis., VALMORE & Horton—(Grand) Indianapolis, Mch. 5; Mannington, 7-12. vine, Cal.. 12. Feb. 29-Mch. 5; Beloit, 7-12. Ind. Feb. 29-Mch. 5; (Columbia) Cincinnati, CONROY & Mack's Comedians (P. P. Craft, HALL, Don C.—Santa Paula, Cal., Feb. 29- O '7-12. Mgr.)—York, Pa., Feb. 29-Mch. 5; Pittston, Mch. 5; Ventura, 7-12. LYONS, Lillian, Stock (Dean & Ogle, Mgrs.) WENONA & Frank-*(Proctor's 23d St.) New 7-12. —Leetonia, O., Feb. 29-Mch. B; Minerva, 7-12. York City, Feb, 29-Mch. 5. CARROLL Comedy Co. (Ion Carroll, Mgr.)— HER Only Sin (Lincoln J. Carter's)—Wllkes- LITTLE Homestead (Wm. Macauley, Mgr.) WILKENS & Curren—(H. & B.'s) Brooklyn, Jellico. Tenn., Feb. 29-Mch. 5; Harriman, 7-12. barre. Pa., Mch. 3-5. —Ironton, O., Mch. 3; Ashland, Ky., 4; Point N.Y., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. CREED'S Comedians (Chas. ^. Creed. Mgr.) HEART of Maryland—Indianapolis, Ind., Mch. Pleasant, W. Va., 5; Marietta, 0., 7; St. WILSON & Davis—(Avenue) Plttsburg, Pa., —Caroll, O., Mch. 3-5; Wooster, 7-9; Mt. Ver- 3-5; Columbus, 0., 10-12. Mary's, W. Va., 8; Woodsfleld, 10. Feb. 29-Mch. 5. non, 10-12. HOWARD Dorset Co. (Geo. B. Howard, Mgr.) MARKS Bros. Co. (May A. Bell; R. W. Marks, WOOD & Ray—(Pastor's) New ^.ork City, COOK-Church Stock Co. (H. W. Taylor, Mgr.) —Lebanon, Ind., Feb. 28-Mch. 5; Terre Haute, Mgr.)—Burlington, Vt., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. Feb. 29-Mch. 5. —Sharon. Pa., Feb. 29-Mch. 5; Niles, 0., 7-12. 7-12. WOOD, Milt and Mand—(Portland) Portland, CLARK Stock Co. (Miles Henr~ Mfer.)— MYRKLE-Harder Stock Co. (Eugene J. Hall. Me. Feb. 29-Mch. 5. Springfield, 111,, Feb. 2Mfch. 5. HOYT'S Comedy Co. (H. G. Allen, Mgr.) — Mgr.)—Alpena, Mich., Feb. 29-Mch. 5; Jack- WILSON Trio—(People's) Cincinnati, 0., OAfiPE'NTER, Frankie (Jere Grady, Mgr.)— Tuscaloosa. Ala., Feb. 29-Mch. 5; Columbus, son, 7-12. Meh. 6-12. Wilmington, Del., Feb. 28-Mch. 5; Atlantic Miss., 7-12. MILLER-Bryan Co. (F. F. Miller, Mgr.)— WEST & Van Siclen—(H. & S.'s) New York City, N. J., 7-12. HAWTREY, Charles (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.) Enid, Okla., Mch. 3-5; Shawnee, 7-12. City Feb. 29-Mch. 5; (Maryland) Baltimore, DAVIS, Fay (Ghas. Frohman, Mgr.)—Buffalo, —Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. Md.. 7-12. MURPHY, Joseph—St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 29- WHITNEY, Anna—(Keith's) Providence, R. N. Y., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. HARCOURT Comedy Co. (Ohas. K. Harris, Mch. 5; Minneapolis, 6-12. I., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. DAVID Harum (Julius Cahn, Mgr.)—Han- Mgr.)—North Adams, Mass., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. MACK & Armour's Comedians (Chas. Drew WHITE & Simmons—Kansas City, Mo., Feb. cock, Mich., Mch. 3; Ishpeming, 4; Marquette, HILLIARD, Robt. in That Man and I (Frank Mack. Mgr.)—Kahoka, Mo., Mch. 3-5; Memphis 28-Mch. 5: Omaha, Neb., 7-12. 5. L. Perley, Mgr.)—New York City, indef. 7-9; Hiteman, la., 10-12. WAGNER & Bruno—(Columbia) Cincinnati, DESERTED at the Altar (Percy G. Williams, HACKETT, James K.—Baltimore, Md., Feb. MELVILLE Dramatic Co.—Rayville, La., Feb. 0., Feb. 28-Mch. 5. Mgr.)—Grand Rapids, Mich., Mch. 3-5; Chicago, 29-Mch. 5. 29-Mch. 5; Homer, 7-12. YOUNG. Ollie, & Brother—(Columbia) St. 111., 6-April 2. Louis Mo., Feb. 29-Mch. 5; (O. H.) Chicago, HALL, Geo. F. (Fielding Amusement Co., MAN from Sweden (Fred W. Falkiner, Mgr.) DAVID Harum (Julius Cahn, Mgr.)—St. Louis Mgrs.)—Herkimer, N. Y., Mch. 4; Glovere- —Winnipeg, Man., Mch. 2-3; Grand Forks, N. 111.. 7-12. Mo., Feb. 28-Mch. 5. ville, 5. D., 4; Crookston, Minn., 5. DAVIDSON Stock Co. (A. E. Davidson Mgr) HOWARD Stock (Harry Howard, Mgr.)-— MY Lady Molly (Chas. Frohman, Mgr.)— DRAKATIO. —Coldwater, Mich., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. Aberdeen, S. D., Feb. 29-Mch. 5. New York City, indef. ARIZONA (J. H. Falser, Mgr.)—New York D'ORSAY, Lawrence (Kirke La Shelle Mgr.) HAMMOND Stock—Manchester, la., Feb. 29- MANTELL, Robert B., in The Light of Olhat' City, Feb. 29-Mch, 6; Brooklyn, £. Y., 7-1?. —Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 29-Mch. 5, Mch. 5, Days—New York City, Indef. 10 THE, BILLBOARD

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TENT SHOWS OX wniTBR QTTAHTEBS. WINTER ftTJAZTERS OF MIDWAY The following Hut glrea the winter quarters COMPANIES. of the rarlons tent »how«, circuses and Wild American Amusement Co Cincinnati, 0. Blllie fiobluson Amusement Co...Louisville, Ky. TRiBUTORS* West combinations. In many Instance* (bat Blink Carnival Co Chicago, 111. not all) the address glren Is also the permanent Col. W. D. Westlake's Carnival New York address. The list Is revised and corrected Excelsior Carnival Co Norrlstown, Pa. Fatlma, La Belle Minneapolis, Minn. weekly. Plsk Shows Mobile, Ala. Anderson Dog and Pony Show. .Rochester, Ind. Qasklll-Mnndy-Levltt Carnival Co. Houston, Tex Bailey's (Mollle B.) Sons Houston, Tex. Orayblll's Carnival Co Norrlstown, Pa. GREAT DISSATISFACTION fully requested to inquire into the matter sug- Bard Bros: Stow Beading, Pa. Hatch-Adams Carnival Co Washington, Ind. gested in these resolutions and to reconsider Barlow's Shows South Mllford, Ind. International Ex. Co Kansas City, Mo. Of Billposters With Directors' Circus Rates, Etc such action as may have been heretofore taken Jones Carnival Co Norfolk, Va. to the end that the evils herein mentioned may Barnnm & Bailey Bridgeport, Conn. The Southeaster States Association is taking be averted." (New York Offices, 2S-27 W. 84th St.) Monarch Carnival Co Covlngton, Ind. the initiative in the fight against the Board of If the reasons set out in the above resolutions Bartlnes Shows Connersrllle, Ind. C. W. Parker Amusement Co Abilene, Kan. Directors on the question of the recent contract are approved by your Judgment, and you are Bernard's (Sam) Shows Elmhnrst, Cal. Patterson & Bralnerd Kansa* City, Mo. which the board entered Into with the circus opposed to the reduction of the price heretofore Beyerle's Bark Tom Shows Lincoln, Neb. Pierce Co 223 W. Front St., Camden, N. J. managers, as witness the following circular let- charged circuses, and otherwise opposed to the Boiler's (W. F.) New United...St. Joseph, Mo. Schweitzer & Craft Show... .Wheeling, W. Va. ter which has been mailed to every billposter regulations made in this matter by the Board Bonhenr Bros Augusta, O. T. Southern Carnival Co Albuquerque, N. M. in the South, viz.: Brown's Combined Shows Newport. Ark. Western Carnival Co Roanoke, Va. of Directors, I am instructed by this association Buchanan Bros ..^JjOs Molnss, la. Secretary's Office Southeastern States Billpost- to request that you write a letter to me stating Buckskin Bill's toft. Worth, Tex. ers and Distributors' Association. that fact and your reasons therefor, and also Buffalo Bill's Wild Weat..8tn>Ke-oh'Trent, Ensr. EVANSVILLE, IND,—Grand Opera House Atlanta, Ga., January 23d, 1904, that you write to some, or all, of the Directors Bnsby Bros Pans. III. (Pedley & Burch, Mgrs.): Wm. H. Crane, In on the same line. Canada Prank Tlpton, la. The Spenders, 15, to a fair and well pleased Dear Sir and 'Brother: With assurance of fraternal regard, I remain, Campbell Bros Falrbnry, Neb. audience. The play gives Mr. Crane an excel- The Executive Committee of this Association Yours truly, Dr. Carmen's D. and P. Show Labette, Kan. lent chance to show his ability as a sterling submits to you the following as reasons why E. L. KIRKPATRIOK, Charter's Hindoo Circus Bn route. actor. Excellent company. Qninlan & Wall's the rates for circus posting shall not be reduced: Secretary- Clark's (M. L.) Alexandria, La. Imperial Minstrels. 17, to a small house. The "Resolved, (1) That posting for circuses has Colorado Grant Bn route. vocalists were very good, as was also the whole always been, and ought always to be, at a high- NEW JERSEY AND THE BILLBOARDS, Graft Dog and Pony Shows Fonda, La. show in general. It deserved a packed house. er rate than posting for commercial advertisers, The following Is a copy of the bill Introduced Darling's Dog and Pony Show En route. The Chaperons, 18, to a good house; good com- and that this suggestion is not made in the into the Legislature of New Jersey by Mr. Colby Bashlngton Bros Danville, 111. pany. Hoselle Knott, in When Knighthood Was spirit of graft or for the purpose of extortion, and referred to Committee on Judiciary: Dock's, Sam Frederlcksbnrg, Va. in Flower, 19, proved to be a favorite at the but for the following good reasons: An act to regulate and control the erection and rhilnnev's Shows New Martlndville. W. V» rise of the curtain and held her audience In (a) The commercial advertiser patronizes the maintenance of billboards and advertising Bills 10 and 20c. Shows Tower City, Pa. good humor the entire evening. Her interpreta- billposter from two to six times each year; the signs. Evans & Ward. .3617 Brandy wine, Philadelphia. tion of Mary Tudor was faultless. Ethel Barry- circus once In two years. 1, Be it enacted by the Senate and General Floto's (Otto) Shows Dallas, Tex. more, in Cousin Kate, 24, to a crowded house. b) The commercial advertiser advertises in Assembly of the State of New Jersey. Forepangb-Sells Bros Columbus, O. The title role was well taken care of by Miss the winter, spring and summer, as well as in 1. No person, association or corporation shall Pox, Rolla, Show Terre Haute, Ind. Barrymore. Coming: True James, in Old the fall; the circus advertises only in the fall. hereafter erect or maintain any billboards (r Prtobee Bros.' Shows Detroit, Mich. Me'ody, 2r>: The Chicago Glee Club. 26; Isle cf At this season the boards are usually crowded signs for advertising any article, except in con- Sentry Bros.' No. 1 Btoomtngton, Imd. Spice, 4; Weber & Fields, matinee and night, and business conditions are such as to make nection with or pertaining to, the premises Sentry's No. 2 Bloomlngton, Ind. 9: Arthur Dunn, in The Runaways, 12; Maxine advertising most profitable to the advertiser. whereon the said billboard or sign is erected, Sentry's No. 3 Bloomlngton, Ind. Elliott, in Her Own Way. 16; The Chines? The same space in the same newspaper will com- without first obtaining a license therefor from Sentry Bros.' No. 4 Bloomlngton. Ind. Honeymoon, 17; Hansome Cabman, 19; Bight mand a larger price in one edition and at one the proper licensing authorities of the munici- Gibbs' Big Olympic Shows Wapakoneta. O. Bells, 28. season than at another. pality wherein the same shall be located. Glasscock's. Alex., Shows Ixragvlew, Tex, People's Theatre (Pedley & Burch, Mgrs.): (c) The commercial advertiser permits the 2. Every application for such license shall Oollmar Bros Baraboo, Wls. A ilun on the Bank, 21, to a packed house. billposter to put some of his stands on the least be accompanied by an offer to pay annually to Goodrich Shows Bridgeport, Conn. Coming: Pickings from Puck, 6; Humptly desirable locations, and by reason of this con- such municipality such sum as shall, by ordi- Sreat American Water Circus Iron ton. O. Dnmpty, 13; Billy Kersand's Minstrels, 12: sideration the billposter is able to sell all of his nance or resolution, be adopted by such munici- Great Buffalo Wild West Mlssonla, Mont. Hopkln's Trans-Oceanic Co., 27. space; the advance agent of the circus strikes pality ; provided, that such sum shall in no Great International Shows... .Kansas City, Mo. NOTES. the town, inspects the plant, demands all of the event be less than five dollars for every square Great Eastern Shows I/eComto, La. central locations, and wants nothing else. Some foot of sign, billboard or advertisement, and In Great Texas BUI Wild West Boone, Ta. True James, In Old Melody, presents its ini- locations In a newspaper are charged for at five the event that such municipality shall fail or Grlmsley New London Shows... .Plttsbnrg, Pa. tial performance at Evansville after rehearsing times the rate that other locations in the same omit to adopt a sum, then to annually pay at Haag's (Ernest) Sh«w» Shreveport, La. several weeks at the People's Theatre. editiftn of the same paper are charged for, and least five dollars for every square foot of sign, Rail & Sample's Shows .Dakota City. la. Arthur Duran is now treasurer of the Grand. it is well known that when an advertiser wants billboard or advertisement; such license fee Hall's Shows Fond dn Lac, Wls. HELENA, MONT.—Helena Theatre (F. W. all of the best page of the paper he must pay shall be due and payable upon the granting of Hall's (Geo. W., Jr.)... Bvansvllle, Wls. Agatz, Mgr.) Happy Hooligan, 17, is brimful well for it. the license and shall be a revenue measure. •Harrington's Shows Bvansvllle, Ind. of singing numbers and some were decidedly (d) The circus requires that Its advertising 3. Every violation of this act shall subject Harris Nickel Plate Taldost«, Ga. catchy. Gus Tate masqueraded In the guise be done at a definite time, as wen at at a the person, association or corporation so violat- Hargreaves' Show Chester, Pa. of Happy. Some clever character work was definite place, and its posting must ne done at ing, to a penalty of two hundred and fifty dol- Hobson's (Capt. C. D.) Show* En route done by John Price and Chas. Saunders in the specified time and place, though it may con- lars for each violation, which shall be sued for Hubln's (P. B.) Shows Atlantic City, N. J. the roles of O'Shaughnessy and G-uggenheimer. flict with Bother live contracts'—In other words and recovered in the name of the state by the Hnlhurd's Wild West Philadelphia, Pa. Business fair. The Chief Justice, In whk'h the circus demands, and is given, the right of prosecutor of pleas of the county in which such Indian Bill's Wild West Clifton F»rge, Va. Dan Sully stars this season, was presented by way; on the other hand the commercial adver- violation shall occur, and one-half of said pen- Jones Model Plate Clifton Forge, Va. a capahle company 16. Dan Sully can never tiser is usually willing to bo put on the wait- alty, when recovered, shall be paid Into the Julian's Amphitheatre Havana, 111. be anything else—smooth and easy, going from ing list If the boards are crowded. treasury of such municipality and the other half Kellogg's Grt. So. Shows Alexandria, La. pathos to purest comedy so quickly that one's (e) The advance agent of the circus selects to the informer of violation; should the said Kennedy Bros Perry, Okla. Adam's apple is caught between a sob and a the space a week, or possiblv two weeks, be- person, association or corporation fail or omit Kemp Sisters Lamar, Mo. laugh. Business good.. The charming prima fore the work car arrives, and the selected to pay the - judgment so recovered within five Knight's 25c. Circus Dunkirk. O. donna. Rose Cecilia Shay, and her English space must be held open until the car arrives, days after the rec'overy thereof, then and In Knott's Perfect Shows Beldlng. Mich. Grand Opera Co. gave The Bohemian Girl *JO. bnt the pay for the space does not begin unti< such case it shall be the duty of such prosecu- Lambrlgger's, Gus Orrvllle, O. The voices of the entire company were of rare the work d dangerous; premises where the said sign, billboard or ad- Rlaldo Show Oswego, Kan. Moving Pictures, 28. Is n right that no other person is given by the vertisement is erected, If such owner reside in Rice's Dog & Pony Show ....New Albany, Ind Colonial—The opening performance at the by-laws and constitution of the association, and the state of New Jersey, and likewise by post- Singling Bros.' Baraboo, Wls new theatre was Jefferson De Angrelis in The causes to the billposter all of the demoraliza- ing *a similar copy thereof upon such sign, bill- Rlppel Shows Muacle, Ind. Toreador and was well patronized. Nothing tion thn t comes from active competition. board or advertisement. Robinson's (Happy Bob) Bald Knob, Ark. but praise was heard for the management In (5) The provision that makes the Secretary 5. No such sign, 'billboard or advertisement Robinson's (John) Terrac* Park. 0 opening this new and palatial place of amuse- of the National Association the person to deter- shall be erected or maintained in any event on ftamwell's D.. P. & M. Show ....Houston, Tex ment to the public. The future of the house mine any controversy that arises between the private property without the consent of the Sautelle's (Slg.) Eomer, N. Y Is assured. Richard Buhler, in Paul Revere, member and the circus, and makes his deter- owner or owners thereof; provided, that this Selbel Bros.' Shows Watertown, Wls. 22-24, to crowded houses. J. E. Murray and mination final as to the member, giving the act shall not prohibit the posting of any notice Sells-Down* Top»ka, Kan. Clara Lane in Arrah-Na-Pogue. 25-27. right of appeal to the circus, is a discrimina- required by law, or the order of any court. Schaffer & Spry Bros.' Portsmouth, O. Oasto—This theatre closes 27, during Lent, tion against the member, puts unusual power 6. This act shall take effect immediately. Shelby (Jas.) Show Lexington, Qa. but will reopen April 4. in the hands of one man. and usurps the rights To forestall legislation the Newark BIllposl;- Sitter Bros.' Acme, Mich. Casino—This week Davis & Hathaway. Edith and powers of the subordinate associations. Sipe's New Shows Kokomo, Ind. Roberts. Chas. Hamilton, Jessie Stewart. Ttma (6) The present Is an Inonportune time to be- iug Company sent the following letter to the Smith's Imperial Circus Bnckstown, Pa. & Darling and Harry Moulton make up the bill. gin the reduction of the price charged for blll- Newark Board of Trade: Smith's (Prof. Hairy) Grata, Pa Business continues good. nosting. because fa) outdoor display advertising Newark, N. J., Feb. 18, 1904. Snyder Bros. & Dowker*» Brighton, 111. ROCHESTER. N. Y.—Lycenm Theatre (M. E. Is better known to and more highly appreciated The Board of Trade, Southern Belle Shows Bn route Wolff. Mgr.) Mr. William Faversham, in Lord bv the general advertiser than ever before: City of Newark, N. J. Spark's (John H.) Bn route and Lady Alsy, 27. fb) the billposter is able to rive better value Gentlemen: The bill to tax sign boards and Stewart Family Show Ft. Wayne, Ind, National Theatre (Max Hnrtig, Mgr.) Tlic to the advertiser thnn ever before; and (c( tlip poster stands is as unwitting as It is unwise, Sun Bros.' No. 1 Norfolk, Va. Beauty Doctor. 22-24: Across the Pacific, 25-27. billposter conducts bis business at a larger cost while It discriminates against public announce- Sun Bros.' No. 2 Bn ronte Baker Theatre (John E. Boyle, Mgr. > Motion than ever before. This association, and the ar- ments by the merchant and manufacturer It also Tanner Bros." R. R. Shows Lincoln, Neb. pictures of the Baltimore fire, 21.: New York tistic sentiment of the community, requires the attacks the owner of property who informs peo- Tanner's Hippodrome TJrslna, Pa. Day by Day, 22-24: To Die at Dawn, 25-27. erection of a more expensive class of boards, ple passing by that "This property is for sale; •Hi* Onlornrfn Grant Shown Wtl route Cook Opera House (J. H. Moore, Mgr.: W. B. and rminiclnnl fire ordinances may soon make it inquire within." Teets Bros.' Bn ronte McCallum. Res. Mgr.) Vaudeville. An nnusuai- npcessar-y to build all of the boards of steel: Again, every municipality must pay a tax for Triple Plate Shows Lock Haven, i*». ly good bill packed the house week of 15. the cities are being biiilt up, the vacant spaces the little boards tacked to houses at street cor- Turtle's Olympic Llnnesvllle, Pa. are fewer and harder to get. and rents are get- ners to let people know that that Is "Murphy TTden's (W. J.) Wild West ....j.Flannlgan, 111. ST. JOHN. N. B,, CAN.—Opera House (A. O. ting higher; municipalities have already bognn Avenue," "McCarter Street," or "Roosevelt Van Vranken's Shows Knox, Ind. Skinner. M"gr.) The Dalley Stock's bills for to charge the billposter a license, and sooner or Lane.'* Wallace Shows Peru. Ind; week of 22 are Captain Impudence and Fern- later the municipality, the state and the county Then, the owner of a sign must pay a tax for Walsh Sisters Show Ohio City, O, cliff. will renuire that they pnv a property tax; thp signs like these: *'Post no bill," "Beware of Ward's Shows Plymouth. Mass. NOTF—Will S. Harki™ was greeted by his price of the necessaries of life—flour, meat and the dog," and "Keep tins gate closed." Welsh Bros.' Lancaster. Pa. J'ost of friends here, 17-19. en route to New clothing—to the billposter and his employes Perchance, even the moving objects like the Wheeler's (Al F.) Shows... .Sohenectsdy, N. T. York. Mr. Harklns expects to be here at is higher now than It has been for years, and a butchers, the bakers and the grocers* wagons, Williams' Vaudeville Circus....Nashville, Tenn. Easter. T. billposter must realize that he will be renulred and wagons of other tradesmen, even the troU Winston's (W. B.) Paclfle Grove, Cal. LOUISIANA, MO.—Parks Theatre (E. H. to pay higher wages and have a larger indlvidiu ley cars, will come under the province of this Wlnterronte Bros.' Hebron, Wls. Parks. Mgr.) Week of 1,5, house dark. Feb. nl expense. Now, for these reasons we say thnt bill. Wlxom Bros*' Bancroft, Mich. 18. Father Coffee, of St. Louie, to a large au- if the commercial advertiser and the circus mu^t The revenue to the state at $5 per square Wood Bros.' Shows Bn route dience. Coming: Chas. E. Cflllahan's Romance pny the same for their Mil post ing, then let the foot would be enormous. There are 285,000 'Woodfora'sfChas.JD. & P. Show.Falconer, N.Y. of Coon Hollow: March 2. Hot Old Time: 5, commercial advertiser pay more and not the lineal feet of signs in New Jersey, and a tax Tilck & Darrow Shows. .Sprlngel, York Co., Pa. 'Is Nibc, the .B'ftrnn W.HH;i 7.., SOnincy >dams Snwver. circus less. of $5 a square foot would bring in nearly fifteen Zelmer Show . 8t IMS*, Mo. (7) That tke Board of Pipectors are respect- mUUon of dollars. 12 THE BILLBOARD

Now as to the persons most and saddest af- have their own welfare at heart. Another de- writes that the company has just finished plac NEBRASKA. fected. fense could be made by having "The Billboard" ing 3,000 samples for A. F. Wood, Detroit Fairbury — Robert J. Christian. The farmers derive a substantial revenue sent to all the influential people in cities where Mich., and are now at work placing 4,000 sam Schuyler — Rns & Bolman. from sign spaces located on their lands. De- the billboards are threatened. Space should be pies Rocky Mountain Tea for the Madison Medi prive them of this source of income and1 many Bought from the newspapers from time to time cine Co., Madison, Wis. They have 3,000 pieces NEW YORK. of them will pile up a lot of back taxes. for the insertion of strong articles, and the on the way to be put out for the Dr. Chase Co. Albany— A. H. Baumgardt. Between 4,000 and 5,000 employees, such as billboards should be used to make clear that it Philadelphia, Pa., and have also contracted to Ogdensburg — E. M. Bracy. billposters, carpenters, painters and clerks, are is not the case of the people vs. the billboards, put out 3,500 samples of Malt Coffee for the Potsdam— Edson Taylor 20 Waverly St. now dependent upon the billppsting companies but it is strictly a case of rivals competing foi Kneipp Malt Food Co., Manltowoc, Wis. Schenectady— Chas. H. Benedict, 121 Jay St. for support. If the bill prevails all these will legitimate business. It is, however, best not A. H. Baumgardt, of Albany, N. Y., has con Syracuse —Jame s Molonghney, Courier Bldg. be thrown out of employment. to confine the efforts strictly to defensive work. tracted for the following: Phospho Remedy Co., NORTH CAROLINA. Lumber, paint and hardware dealers who sell In actual warfare as well as in reasoning it is Allentown, Pa., 5,000 circulars; A. L. Gurney very largely to sign board owners will lose more difficult to put up a defense than it is Carbondale, Pa., 5,000 circulars; A. N. Lewis Statesvllle — Rowland Advertising Co. many thousands of dollars through the falling in making an attack. An attack should be Medicine Co., St. Louis. Mo., 5,000 circulars OHIO. off of the trade. made on the newspapers in an offensive war by The first and second of the above are to be dis Cincinnati — J. J. Murphy & Co. Last, but by no means least, the life of trade a first step in introducing legislation against tributed in the country; the third is the second Columbus —S . A. Hyde. which has its best exponent on the retail store the shouting of newsboys in the streets day lot received from this firm for Cohoes. Mr Fostorla— W. C. Tirrlll & Co.. 116 W. Tiffin St. would receive a serious setback. Contracts and night. Baumgardt has inquiries for prices for prices Martin's Ferry —J . F. Blumenberg. made several years ago would be seriously en- from Drs. Kennedy & Kergan, Detroit, Mich. Youngstown —M . Geiger. tangled. Suburban residents would not be "e- DAUBS. Cacterine Medicine Co., New York City; Atlas minded that they should patronize the stores Mining Bureau, Douglas, Ariz., and the J. W PENNSYLVANIA. Thomas H. McKone. manager of the Niles Brant Co., Albion, Mich. Carlisle—Wm . M. Meloy, Box 49. (Mich.) Opera House, has erected several hun- Du Bois — 0. H. Barlow, 3 S. Brady St. dred feet of boards. East York — Richard it. Staley. Thomas J. Cosack & Co., of Chicago, have WEEKLY LIST OF BILLPOSTERS. Johnstown — George E. Updegrave & Co. Batesville, Ark., Feb. 11, '04. opened a plant at Kansas City, Mo., and are Phoenixville —Georg e K. Oberholtzer. said to have secured some fine locations. The Billboard Pub. Co. Advertisements under this heading witt te publish** SOUTH CAROLINA. Thompson and Dundy have begun to bill and weekly at the uniform rate of ten cents per issue, or $4.01) Gentlemen:. The hammer which is advertise on the billboards announcing the at- per tiear. Columbia—J . C. Rlngley (at Charleston). given as a premium with subscrip- atractions at Luna Park, Coney Island, for Phoenixville— C. C. Trlbble. next season. TENNESSEE. tions to "The Billboard" came by ALABAMA. Mr. W. A. Hollebaugh, billposter of Cumber- Harrlman— Harrlman B. P. & Adv. Service. express today. It is one of the best land, Md., is erecting fifty new stands, capable Dothan—J. E. Wise. of putting on 36 to 100 sheets. He now has Cordele — P. D. Mlngledorff. I have seen, and as your publication room for 1,000 sheets. ARKANSAS. Fresno — F. H. Bancroft Opera House Bldg. is well "worth the subscription, I feel Mr. A. H. .Tones, of the Jones Billposting Batesville—Coombs Adv. Agency. Memphis — Ward-McCauley. that the hammer is indeed a present and Advertising Company, of Fitzgerald, Ga., Conway—J. F. Clark. Box 92. TEXAS. writes that blllposting in that city is good and C»tton Plant—Boon & Echols. Amarlllo — J. L. Summers. and a very valuable one. that the company has 'all its boards full. Helena—Fitzpatrlck B. P. Co. H. F. COOMBS, The billboards end signs erected over public SnrJngdale—Tite Sanndors Co. WISCONSIN. streets at the elevated railway stations in Chi- West Superior— C. A. Marshall. West Superior Co:mT.s' Advortlsinc Agency. CONNECTICUT. Hotel. cago have been ordered removed by the au- Stamford—Hnwley Opfltiirwr. thorities. The Municipal Art League inspired CANADA. the action. IDAHO. A- £. Morris, Mgr.r., HastinHastinggs St., Vancouver, The Parkersburg (W. Va.) Billposting Com- Pocatello—George Dash. Box 272. pany was recently incorporated with a capital B. G* of their own state if the signs be removed. A stock of $10,000. The stockholders are W. E. ILLINOIS. Montreal — C. J. T. Thomas. Box 1129. sure thing if the bill becomes a law. There Kemery, J. H. Nern, C. C. Cleuveront, A. K. Bloomington—City B. p. Co. Coliseum Bldg. is no room for doubt that the boards used by Epstein and Leon J. Epstein. Charleston—T. G. Chambers. the various firms are important factors in keep- In Chicago the billboards are a fire menace, Chicago—A. Davis. 293 W. Van Bnren St. ing a big shopping contingent from invading so says Alderman Foreman, who is introducing Dixon—George Robertson. New York. Very respectfully yours, a new law against billboards. If the coroner's M«c«mb—C. F. Smith. NEWARK BILLPOSTING CO., jury had been made acquainted with the above INDIANA. A. W. Slocomb. no doubt they would have been able to place Further developments are being anxiously the Iroquois fire to the billboards credit. Brownstown—E. O. Shepard. IFPOSTERSIBANDBI awaited. M. G. Palmer has a big billboard in Napoleon, Michigan City—J. L. Weber & Co. O., 120 feet long. 10 feet high, in the heart of IOWA. CIRCUS KATE HOW. the city and on Perry near Canal Street, where Des Moines—W. W. Moore, licensed distributor. Advertisements under this heading will le published The following postal card was recently sent hundreds of people pass the board every day. weekly at the uniform rate of ten cents per issue, or S4-.00 to every billposter in Indiana: On January 1, 1904, Mr. Palmer posted the fol- KANSAS. per year. lowing 8-sheet posters for a full thirty days' Ellsworth—Wm. L. Gaston. CUE CHRISTMAS GIFT. showing free of cost to patrons of the past year: Nickerson—John E. Miller, B. P. & Dlst. Date, Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1903. 1-8 sheet Sherwin-Williams Paint poster; 1-8 American Show Print, Milwaukee, Wls. Place, Auditorium Hotel, Chicago. sheet Bull Durham; 1-8 sheet Cero-Fruto; 1-8 MINNESOTA. Bell Show Print, Sigourney, la. What happened, meeting of Board of Direc- sheet Gold Dust; 1-8 sheet Adler Bros. Cloth- Bemldji—A. T. Wheelock. C. H. Buck & Co., Boston Mass. tors. Minneapolis—Gibbons Bill Posting Co. Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit. Mich. ing; 1-8 sheet Sub Rosa Cigarros; 1-8 sheet Central Ptg. & Eng. Co., 140 Monroe, Chicago. Result, adjustment of circus rates. Consoles Cigar; 1-8 sheet Kodol Dyspepsia; 1-8 MONTANA. Committee: Bryan, Pratt, Donnelly, Camp- Chicago Show Print Co., 5th Ave., Chicago, 111. sheet Cremo Cigar. A photograph was taken Billings—A. L. Baboock. Donaldson Litho. Co., Newport, Ky. bell and Leonard. of the board. Enquirer Job Printing Co. Cincinnati O. Bryan, 23 cities and tank towns. There was a Frenchman, in his impressions NEW YORK, Erie Show Printing Co., Erie Pa. Rate per sheet in, 23 cities and towns, 12 to 10 of America, said a few years ago: "The Amer- Brooklyn—H. J. Sinken. 734 Metropolitan. Ave. cents. Gt. Amer. Eng. & Ptg.. 5 Beekman St., N. Y. icans are a wonderfully wise people—every Cableskill—Edwin F. Wentworth. Great W. Printing Co., 513 Elm St., St. Louis. Effect of circus adjustment on Bryan, great morning they plunge into an immense workshop Greve Litho. Co., Milwaukee, Wis. reduction in income. and work and work and work. In the evening NORTH CAROLINA. Statesvllle—Rowland Advertising Co. Hennegan & Co., 127 E. Sth St., Cincinnati O. Pratt, 17 cities and tank towns. they rise out of the shops and pass out of its Sam W. Hoke. 630 W. 52d St.. New York City. Rate per sheet In 17 cities and towns, 12 sight and return to the cool green suburban OHIO. cents. Home Show Printing Co. Atchison, Kan. homes where they have left their wives and Middletown—Anthony H. Walbnrg. Starr Show Printing Co., Mason City, la. Effect of circus adjustment on Pratt, great children to enjoy life during the day, whereas Morrison Show Printing Co., Detroit Mich. decrease In income. in Paris it is all city, the workshops are min- PENNSYLVANIA. Motor Show Printing Co., Milo, la. . Donnelly, about 50 cities and tank towns. gled with the homes and there is not the abso- Altoona—Charles Edmund Grubb, 827 6th Ave. Penn Ptg. & Pub. Co.. Philadelphia. Pa. Rate per sheet in 50 cities and towns, 14 lute change for mind and muscle from work to Johnstown—Johnstown B. P. Co. Planet Show Ptg. Co., Chatham, Ont., Can. cents. play as there is in the American way of work- Phoenixville—^George K. Oberholtzer. Clarence E. Runey. 220 W. Liberty St., Cln. O. Effect of circus adjustment on Donnelly, great ing and playing. This is true—the center of Newcastle—The J. G. Loving C. B. P. Co. U. S. Litho.. Russell-Morgan Print. Norwood, 0. decrease in income. the town is for business. Aesthetlcal objection Volunteer Printing Co., Reynoldsvllle, Pa. Leonard, Grand Rapids, Mich. to billboards in the business parts of a town is TENNESSEE. Rate per sheet in Grand Rapids, 12 cents. plainly without reason." Memphis—Ward-McCauley. JOB PRINTERS. Effect of circus adjustment on Leonard, great TEXAS. Church Printing Co.. 422 Elm St.. Oln., O. decrease in income. Nonpareil Ptg. Co.. 4Sn Elm St.. Cincinnati, O. RoaTing Bob, Interested in every good plant NATIONAL ALLIANCE NOTES. Gainesville—Paul Gallia, C. B. P. & Dlst. in United States. Two new locals have been added at Williams- Carthage—A. Burton. Rate per sheet in each city and tank town, port, Pa., and St. Joe, Mo., respectively. Greenville—Frank Brame. INKLINGS. 16 cents. James Kelley, of Local No. 11, is pronounced Yoakum—C. C. Trlbble. The Henry Irving posters are decidedly strik- Effect of circus adjustment on Campbell, great in a precarious condition. He is in a hospital WEST VIRGINIA. ing—all scarlet. They attract attention a mile away. decrease in income. at Fairmount. Ohio. Bluefield—H. I. Short. Ninety-nine billposters In Indiana. Frank Smith, of Local No. 11, who has been Mr. Orcott, of the Federal Litho. Company, Effect of circus adjustment on them, great confined in the Cincinnati Hospital with measles WISCONSIN. of New York City, while in Cincinnati last increase in income. is reported to be convalescing. Pralrie-du-Chien—F. A. Campbell. week, closed contracts with Strauss, Prltz & Let every billposter in Indiana immediately Secretary J. 3. McCormick, of the National Co. for 10,000 12-sheets. apply for increase in rate of at least 12 cents Alliance, 1020 Opera House Block, Chicago, per sheet per month. F. K. WISE. 111., wants to hear from all members of Cleve- HARTFORD, CONN. — Parson's Theatre. land Local No. 8. WEEKLY LIST OF DISTRIBUTORS. Ezra Kendall played to fair business In The RECEPTION AT ALBUQUERQUE. The Sells-Downs Shows have signed the cir- Vinegar Buyer, 17. Candida, which was forced cus agreement with the National Alliance, and Advertisements voider this heading wiU le pnblUhei out of New York by the mayor's order, which The Directors' Party were met at the station the members of the Alliance are at liberty to weekly at the uniform rate of ten cents per issue, or $4.08 closed as unsafe the theatre in which It was in Albuquerque, N. M., by Clarence Hudson, a sign with the show. per year. playing, gave a performance here on the 18 member of the Association, and a committee of The Sells-Downs Shows have signed Sed -T. to a large and appreciative audience. Arnold the Albuquerque Commercial Club on the night Deschauer for the season of 1904 as special Daly, In the leading role, gave an artistic rendi- of the 20th. They were conducted to a dinner agent. Mr. Deschauer has had 15 years' ex- ARKANSAS. tion of the youthful, timid poet. Prince of Pilsen at the Alvarado. At its conclusion the party perience in circus and theatrical advance work. Conway—J. F. Clark. Box 92. a musical comedy of exceptional merit, played to was escorted to the club and inscribed their Local No. 9, of Louisville, wishes to call the S. R. O. on the 19. Coming: Lawrence D'Orsay names on the register and admired the appoint- attention of the road members that their dues CALIFORNIA. in The Earl of Pawtueket, 22-23; Robert Hll- ments of rooms. A visit was paid to the new should be settled before March 15. Local No. 9 Eureka—W. H. Mathews, 636 2nd St. liard in That Man and I, 24; A Chinese Honey- Elks' Auditorium, which was lighted for the is steadily increasing in membership. Earnest moon, 25; De Wolf Hopper, In Mr. Pickwick, first time in their honor. Goering, secretary of the local, can be addressed GEORGIA. 26. After this the party marched in a body to at 611 Etast Chestnut Street, Louisville, Ky. Atlanta—M. P. Roughton. Box 554. Hartford Opera House—Al Reeves' Company, Railroad avenue, where they were introduced Notes from Minneapolis Ixical No. 10: Quite 15-17, played to fair sized houses. The White to the mysteries of keno, roulette and other a number of the members of this Local have ILLINOIS. Siave, 18-20, had good business. Coming: The things that work with chips. They seemea to signed circus contracts for the coming season Chicago—John A. Clough. 42 River St. Trocadero Co.. 2-24; Mr. Pipp, 25; Her Mar- enjoy the experience and all of them clamored principally with Ringllng Bros. It is gratify- East St. Louis—W. H. Deemar. riage Vow, 26-27. for more. Then they scattered to the station, ing to the members of Local No. 10 to know Mattoon—McPherson Bros.. 301 N. 12th St. Poll's Theatre—(Vaudeville). None of the the hotel and the curio stores, after seeing the that they are always in demand at good sal- acts this week made big hits, although Thomas Morning Journal plant in operation. aries. INDIANA. J. Ryan and Mary Richfleld, in Mag Haggerty's The party left at eleven o'clock the same From Local No. 9. Louisville. Ky. Some of Huntington—Benjamin Miles. 8 Everett St. Father, and the Crane Bros, in The Mudtown night for the Grand Canyon, after declaring the boys who are going on the road this season Indianapolis—Universal Adv. Co. Minstrels, were well .received. Good houses that the Albuquerque hours they had put in are: E. O. Campbell, who has signed with the Indianapolis—Indianapolis Adv. Co.. 915 Stev- were the rule all the week. Next week (22-27). were the most pleasant of the trip. Robinson Show; Wm. McGowan and Wm. Mc- enson Bldg. Adgies lions. May Edouln, Golden Gate Quin- Cerf, who has been with the John Robinson [ndianapolis—-Universal Adv. Co. tette, Baby Lund, the Helstons, Sheen & War- IN TIME OF PEACE PREPARE FOR WAR. show for the past five seasons, have been en- Marion—John L. Wood, 920 S. Branson St. ren and Bloom & Cooper. Recently it has been proposed in New Jersey gaged with W. M. Dale on car No. 2, doing Michigan City—J. U Weber Co. F. G. BLAKE8LEIE. and in Chicago to pass laws to compel the pay- excursion work. Bro. Andy Peipenbeek, of Vluncie—Muncie Advertising Co. CHARLESTON, W. VA.—Burlew Opera ment of a license on every sign which does not Local No. 3, was in the city In advance of Terre Haute—0. M. Bartlett. louse (N. S: Burlew, Mgr.) On Feb. 25 John Washburn's 'Minstrels on his way to Evans- . Fisher presented the operetta, The Silver advertise goods sold on the premises. These IOWA. laws will snrely be p'assed if steps are not made vine. Bro. Chas. Joseph, president of the The audience filled the house to S. R. O. to forestall them. The first plan that comes to National Alliance, was in the city a few weeks 3es Moines—Des Moines Advertising Co. Judging from the hearty applause, it was mind Is the printing of leaflets on one side ago. Everything is 0. K. in Louisville. Douds—Union B. P. & Adv. Co. enjoyed and appreciated. Snitz Edwards tool; only for enclosure in every letter that goes out Notes from Local No. 24. Buffalo, N. Y.: Mason City—Henry Dlehl. the comedy part 'n place of Tommie Keoghj from a billposter's office. Every couple of This Local held its regular meeting Sunday Des Moines—W. W. Moore (licensed). and was very amusing. Some very pretty afternoon, Feb. 14. at their new hall, Swartz songs are in this production. The company months a change can be made In the argument, IDAHO. bnt a persistent canvass should be made to Union Hall, on Washington and Goodel streets. and scenery were good; costumes elaborate. cause the acquaintanceship with the other side It was one of the biggest and best meetings Boise—R. G. Spauldmg. The Champagne Dance was a novelty here and of the 'argument by advertisers and people in that we have had. President Harry Glllesple made quite a hit. power and high court. These leaflets could be was not able to be present, so Vice-President KANSAS. JOSEPH SCHWAB. gotten up by the associations from a defense Tom Lynch held the chair. It was business Atchlson—City Bill Posting Co. PARIS, TEX.—Peterson Theatre (R. Peter- fund for that purpose. They could be supple- from start to finish. Bro. Ira Koch, of St. Osawatomle—E. P. Fisher. son, Prop.; W. E. Knight, Mgr.): Miss Rose mented by individual leaflets from enterprising Catharines. Canada, has signed with Ringllng Coghlan and an excellent company In The Great- individual billposters who do not propose to be Bros., and 9ro. Will Upton, of New Castle. MASSACHUSETTS. est Thing In the World, 19. gave a good per- swept off the earth tamely and to meet their Ind.. goes with the Pawnee BUI Show. The Boston—Cunningham & Gourley. "ormance to a small but well pleased audience. doom in cowardly inaction. It is true that applications are still pouring in for No. 24. Brockton—John V. Carter. 288 Belmont St. Dt'BUQUE, IA.—Grand Opera House (Wm. what is everybody's business is nobody's busi- T. Roehl, Mgr.) Mrs. Fiske, in Mary of Mag- ness, and consequently it is well to fix the DISTRIBUTORS' NOTES. MICHIGAN. dala, 16, to S. R. O. A Mountain Outlaw. 18, office of getting out these leaflets on one desig- The W. J. Horn Posting Service, of Spring- fackson—W. R. Solomon. fair house downstairs; top-heavy gallery. nated official 'and hold him responsible. Where field, 111., is sending out from their distribut- Coming: Jefferson, in The Rivals. 5; Marie are the arguments to be gotten? First, th^y ing department a Rural Free Delivery Route MINNESOTA. Walnwrlght, In Twelfth Night, 9: The Power ronld be tafren from time to time from "The Directory of their territory. It Is a unique and Morris—George R. Lawrence, B. P. & Dlst. Behind the Throne, 9; The Holdens, 10; Just Billboard" v-hnnrv<>r a particularly effective one effective piece of advertising. Struck Town. 17: Francis Wilson, 22; The has been published, and. secondly, be submitted Charles E. Rogers, of the Rogers Advertising MISSOURI. Jillionaire Tramp, 19; Warde & James 20, fo the appointed ofljcjaj by all billposters who & Distributing Agency, Fond du Lao, Wls., St. Louis—S. A. Hyde. 2136 Eugenia St, jo. g. w. THE. BILLBOARD 13

I, for one, will contribute $10 to find out how consisting of five wagons, tents, etc. Ed H. we stand with the United States laws. I carry Robinson will book the people for four conces- with me a copy of the Interstate Commerce sions on the Pike at World's Fair. Law. In some towns I am' exempted from the The Whirling Wheelers have been very suc- town tax where they "recognize the United cessful with their show touring the South States Interstate Law. In some towns a license with the U. S. Carnival Co. They close their of $35 to $50 a day is demanded. That is class own show April 1, and open with the Great OSITIO^S legislation and bars all streetmen out of the Parker Amusement Co. art Oklahoma City April business. I belive in organization at once, 18. and will do all I can to help the cause for the Charles A. Doyle, promoter for the Southern ON THE PIKE. visit the metropolis of Oklahoma were not protection of all honorable streetmen. The day Carnival Company, has been busy through the isappointed in the city that they had been led hag come when the fraud can do no business on winter with indoor fairs, amateur benefits, One of the moat interesting palaces on the o believe was a child-wonder. Oklahoma City, the public streets. The business must carry etc., in California, and incidentally looking Pike at the coming World's Fair will be the ut fourteen years old, compares more than merit or it must get off the road. The public after the preliminary promotion of the great Alaskan and Eskimo Village. Ice and snow and ivorably with the older Eastern towns of will patronize the honest streetman—the man Southern. an immense hollow mountain is the basis of ),()00 inhabitants. The three days were filled who can stay in a town and prove the merit Mrs. C. E. Barnard, of Louisville, Ky., under this remarkable exhibit. The cliffs of Mulr ith the championship of Southwest roping of his goods. That's .what I can do, and I the management of her husband, will take the Glacier is being reproduced with all its scenic jutest, cavalry drills, daily exhibitions of A. know several other honest medicine men who place of Miss Aimee Gatewood, of the palmist and economic features of life in the artic circle. . Ashbrook's (of Kansas City) beautiful high can stay in a town months or a year with their exhibition with the U. S. Carnival Co. Mijs Up the front of tins ice mountain runs a zig- umping horses, Thistledown, Sunny Jim and remedies, which are for the public good. The Gatewood was recently married to Mr. Mark aag path, along which natives, clad in furs, ascarra, and daily and semi-daily parades, fake business I have no use for. There is hon- Woolcott, of Frankfort, Ky. will make their way as a perpetual "Ballyhoo" everal Oklahoma towns sent delegations ac- esty among the medicine men as there is among S. D. Henflricks, representing the. C. W. for the attractions inside the Inclosure. Dogs ompanied by excellent music to go after the other men. We only want the rights guaran- Parker Amusement Company, of Abilene, Kan., dragging sleds tip these cliffs will aid in ex- invention for 1905. teed by the Constitution of the United States to closed a contract, with the Ft. Scott, Kan., citing the visitor's curiosity. The entrance is lodge of Eagles for holding a street fair June through a tunnel filled with forbidding, jagged honest men, enabling them to make an honest WORLD'S FAIR NOTES. living. Organization will bring the results quick. 13-18. The fair will be held under the name icicles under the cliffs. The Interstate Commerce Law says any manu- of "The Fort Scott June Festivities." This tunnel, to be cooled with liquid air, pre- Fernaud Akoun's concession of the Hall of facturer that manufactures his own goods can Mr. Harry Six and wife, better known as pares the visitor for the sight of the magnifi- drth will be one of the most unique conces- hawk, peddle, sell, give away the same in any Six and Seven, high divers, have arrived at cent snowfields and immense icebergs which ons on the Pike at the World's Fair. city of the United States of America. The manu- Washington, Ind., to join the Hatch-Adams open to the view in the interior. Secretary Grant Thomas, of the Wisconsin facturer must have some protection and gome Carnival CO. for the coming season. They have Being inside we find ourselves surrounded by air Commission, estimates that 80,000 Wolvej- way to create a demand for the product he been touring Illinois and Iowa with their own cliffs of ice and snow and on ttie short of a les will attend the World's Fair this year. puts on the market. The best advertisement show, the Parlor Circus, for twelve weeks. little lake on which the Eskimos paddle kyaks Three acres are devoted to the display of pure is face to face with the public and proving the and do many aquatic feats, one of the most in- oods at the World's Fair. The exhibit is in ierit of the goods. teresting of which is turning over under water Palace of Agriculture and is in charge of DR. A. M. BOCHNER, without filling the boat. This feat is made aul Pierce. Owner of the Bochner Medicine Co., Misha/waka, Ind., Feb. 26, 1904. possible to the Eskimos by reason of the high Ed H. Robinson will open a booking agency Vincennes, Ind. * cockpits and water-tight aprons of their kyaks le first of April in St. Louis for booking peo- The Billboard Pub. Co. •i3!' and bidarkas. le for the different concessions on the Pike at Gentlemen—"The Billboard" is is- * i Passing along we come to an elevated plain e World's Fair. EGARDING STKEETMEN'S ASSOCIATION. sued on Tuesday, and I usually get broken with hammocks of ice. Here will be Even with the four miles of standard gauge Charleston, S. C., Feb. 19, 1904. mine on Friday, hut I received an ^' shown scenes in the life of the Eskimo, and a ailroad traks laid in the Palace of Transpor- ditor "The Billboard." answer to my last ad. from Illinois flght with wild dogs is to be a daily perform- ation at the World's Fair, the immense floor Dear Sir:— on Thursday before I haad even seen ance. pace was not nearly exhausted. I have read every letter that has been written a copy containing the a . « * Trained seals will be engaged to show the Twenty workmen from Maine are "raising" regard to a union of street men. Now I will You may repeat the advertisement • I hunting habits of the natives, and the' barking he mammoth log cabin that will be the Pine ive my views. I do not coincide with Ml', in a thirteen dollar space in your of these will give an added touch of reality to 'ree State's pavilion at the World's Fair. The unningham's views of letting in all the ped- special Fair and Carnival edition, this picture o~ uie lonely artic regions. Every ite is in a thickly wooded section and the lers, showmen and others that want to join, Respectfully yours, portion of the color scheme of this exhibit is laine loggers appear thoroughly at home. worked out so as to render it one of absolute n a strcetmen's union no one should be allowed PHIL D. GREENE, Jim Key, the trained horse, will be exhibited o join who does not make a living by working Spiral Tower Artist. frigidity. The exhibit by day will be a deso- n the Pike at the World's Fair. The conces- n the public streets, whether he makes a high late field of white, relieved only by the yellow ion was let to A. R. Rogers, of New York, iteh or Is a low grinder, so long as he uses the coat of the native dogs and the black, shiny fur is owner. Dr. William Key, the -Old negro ublic streets for the purpose of selling his ^^"I^M'^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^H^^ * of the seals. By night the enclosure will shine vho taught the horse his remarkable tricks, i^ares and gives the public some value for their A movement is on foot to form a circuit for with prismatic splendor, as the intention is to •ill be with him. noney. street fairs in a number of South Dakota cities. imitate the flash and glow of the Aurora on Frank C. Hostetter, superintendent of the Most of the Southern states have on the stat- It is planned to include Huron, Watertown, the tips of the icebergs. Under the overhang- World's Fair Postoffice Station, was arrested te books such a high license that no honest Mitchell, Aberdeen, Yankton and other pointy. ing crags at each side of the lake will be ""•eh. 24 charged with opening, detaining and treetman can pay them. In the state of Ala- booths, where native wares will tje sold by fur- The management of the circuit will book first- imbczzling mail matter. His purpose, he con- ama the license for high pitch Is $7H in each class attractions and arrange the dates in the clad Eskimo salesladies, who will be trained essed, was to secure inside information as to ounty. In Georgia $50 for each county. Tn various cities for street faii-s. for this purpose. In conclusion it is only neces- oncessions, exhibits, etc. sary to say that the Eskimo exhibit will be one early all the South Carolina towns the license Jolin Hampton writes that Pottsville, Pa., The Exposition Concessionaires' Association ,.» a day. The high licenses were caused by 18,000, and Danville, Pa., 13,000, are open for of the most interesting on the Pike, and Its ecided to erect a club house on the Pike at a refreshing atmosphere will be greatly enjoyed rooked workers or by fellows who like to tell street fairs, and have never had any. He also ost of $5,000. Plans for the building wi-» be he world their business—the fellows who says that Sunbury, Pa., 11,000, and. Pottstown, by the many million visitors who pass its doors ,rawn up at once. The club house will occupy during the summer months. nil of cheap whisky and tell everybody in the Pa., 13,000, are open, and that the Eagles are lot 30x50 feet. The amount necessary for ar room of the money they made—or the medi- new in these two towns, and that Hatch-Adama he construction will be raised by assessment. ine men who get up in the street and make the visited both tewns last season. The first order for the new Louisiana Pur- tatement that they took In $112 the night be- FAIR NOTES. The Shannons, mind readers, bave been creat- chase Exposition stamps calls for the printing ore. ing a sensation in New Orleans and playing to Waycross, Ga., will have a fair next fall. pf 90,000.000 one-cent stamps bearing the poi-- The streetman who comes to a town with a phenomenal business with their mind-reading The Band Fair recently held at .Oanajoharie, rait of Robert R. Livingston, and 225,000,000 nard-luck story, gets a free license from the act alone In a store-room on Canal Street for N. Y., Is said to bave passed off very success- ;wo-cen-t stamps bearing Tliomas Jefferson's moyor and departs, owing everybody, hurts the past four weeks. They leave In a few fully. portrait. The stamps will be placed on sale •verybody in the business. weeks to join Nat Relss' Southern Carnival A fair is being agitated for Llano County, Gaston Akoun departed for Asia last week The crooked workers should not be allowed to Company at Albuquerque, N. M. Texas, by M. M. Moss, president of the Stock- :o complete arrangements for bringing over to oin. The fellow who says "I don't care how Dare Devil Castellane is now in Brooklyn men's Association. :his country the 300 natives that will occupy n^ towns I close, I am out for the money" practicing his new act, which consists of Volo The Nebraska Speed Association does not ils concession, Mysterious Asia, one of the hould be barred. Let it be purely and simply looping the gap. The act is riding down an make a specialty of side shows or other at- argest concessions on the Pike at the World's a streetmen's association. Let the fair ground .ncline, then doing a jump of twenty feet and tractions at their meets. ?air. Ed II. Robinson will look after his In- >eople take care of themselves—showmen are landing on another Incline leading to a loop. The Fifty-eighth Annual Fair of the Union terests in ills absence, lot streetmen. Phis loop has a gup of six feet in width at the County (0.) Agricultural Society will be held at every United States post office on May 1. in reading Mr. Larry Bernstein's letter, I see top. This Is a most death defying act. Man- in Marysville on Oct. 4-7. Separate quarters will be provided in the In- le calls it "The Streetmen's Protective Asso- agers keep your eyes on it. The County Fair Association at Great Falls, dian reservation for Geronimo and Chief Joseph, ciation." I think that should be a good nan™. King Leavltt, "the wonder-worker," is con- Mont., have made all important arrangements the two most noted Indian chiefs now alive. My five dollars is ready as soon as some one cluding a highly triumphant march on the Pa- for the big pumpkin show. Both have led warriors against the United designated to take the money. Keep the cific Coast, where he has carried everything be- The Tri-State Fair Association has been or- States, and both are actually prisoners, but are ball a-rolling. A. CT. VAITQHT, :ore him In closing contracts for the coming ganized at Dubuqne, la., and will use the Nut- iccorded much freedom. Care "The Billboard." wood Park In that city for the annual meetings Illinois certainly is losing out. The Illinois season of the big: Southern Carnival Company. The Biastern Ontario Seed Grain Association World's Fair Commission, through its executive He has closed all the big cities on the Coast, has completed all arrangements for a large seed officer. Senator Dunlap. has notified F. W. Tay- STREET FA1K NOTES. ;hanlis to the excellent reputation of his com- fair to be held in Ottawa March 8-10, in con- lor of the agricultural department of the ex- De Velda & Zelda have signed with Hatch- jany en tour last season. nection with the Winter fair to be held &t the '^;i(ion, that the commission will abandon the Adams. The Riddell Carnival Company has been play- same time. exhibit space in the center aisle of the Agri- Francis Ferari spent several days In Cincin- ng the state of Florida for three months past The Elwood (Ind.) Fair Association has cultural Building allotted to it for want of nati last week. with good success. With J. Shield's Flying elected the following officers: President, N. J funds. The Hatch-Adams shows this season will re- Lunette, H. Tripp & Payne's Ferris Wheel, Leisure; vice-president, F. M. Harttit; secretary, A mortgage has been executed by the Louisi- quire fourteen cars. Wild Rose, Missing Link, Coleman's Old Planta- Frank E. DeHority; treasurer, W. E. Harting: ana Purchase Exposition Company to the United Morley & Monk promoted an Elk's charity tion, Florence Troupe of Acrobats, Coffrey's superintendent, B. F. Leisure. States Government to cover the loan of $4,600,- fair at-Henderson, Ky., Feb. 1-6. Electric Theatre and concessions it will invade The Agricultural Fair Association held Its 000 authorized by Congress to be made to the T. J. Cannon is anticipating a season with Georgia with two new shows. It played Tampa meeting at Upper Marlboro, Md. The flnancia company. Secretary Shaw now has the mort- Ferari Bros, as promoter and agent. for a week with great success. Its next stands report showed that the indebtedness during gage in MR possession. One million dollars will The Druids and Red Men each intend holding are Gainesville, Ferdinia, and Live Oak. Pop- the past year had been reduced $1,573. The be paid over to the company in a few days, arnivals at Richmond, Ind., this year. corn Joe sends best regards. dates for the next fair were not announced. two millions will be paid in March, one million The Robinson Amusement Company is re- Notes from the U. S. Carnival Company: The site of the Georgia State Fair havinf, in April, and $600,000 in May. The mortgage ported to be making good at Birmingham, Ala. This company did a good business at Lake been fixed at Macon, the stockholders of the covers the -gate receipts of the fair and repay- Slim Suttle will be the official announcer with Charles, La., 15-22. Nichol's Old Plantation Macon Fair Association and the Wtate Fail ment of the amount loaned will be made in the Great 'Parker Amusement Co. this season. and Young Bros.' Electric Theatre got top Association recently met and arranged for th June. The Government agent in the collection Manager Robinson, of the Robinson Carnival money. Fred Owens, with his little horse Clio, event. The agricultural display promises to of the money is Robert A. Fullerton, of Iowa, Company, visited his father at Madison Ind, gets nice money in every town. Fred is on old- surpass that of last year. lie will see that the Government promptly gets Feb. 22-24. timer and knows how to handle a platform The officers of the Dodge County (Wis.) Fai: its quota of the sum taken in at the gates. The Monarch Carnival Company, M. Mitchell, show to perfection. \Bennle Krause spent Mardi Association are: President, A. L. Wallace, Fo^ Tie will receive one-tenth of one per cent of proprietor and manager, is in winter quarters Gras at New Orleans, as did als» Dock Bernard Lake; vice-president, E1. Sauerherring, May the sum collected for his services. at Covington, Ind. wife. Mr. Parker, of the Parker Amuse- ville; secretary, C. W. Harvey Beaver Dam Articles of incorporation of the Louisiana Mrs. Fred Shields, wife of Fred Shields, of ment Company, visited the show at Jennings, treasurer, H. ,B. Drake, Beaver Dam; marshal Extravaganza Company were filed with the Re- the Gaskill Carnival Co., died suddenly at Sail La. E. E. Hopkins, Beaver Dam. corder of Deeds at St. Louis. John C. Janno- Antonio, Tex., Feb. 21. Notes from the Southern Carnival Company: The Trl-County (0.) Fair Co. recently me poulo, proprietor of Delmar Garden, is the prin- J. H. Tebbett's Limette show, Davis' 'glass Judging from reports from Albuquerque, where at New Bremen, 0., and elected the following cipal stockholder, with 225 shares. The others show and the Victorinag Hindoo Troupe have the big -Southern Carnival Company is winter- officers: President, Frank Kunning; vice-presi are Joseph C. T5iggs, a contractor, living a>1 signed with Hatch-Ada ms Carnival Co. ing, the laudable ambition of Mr. Nat Reiss dent, Wm. Dierker; secretary, Theo. H. Tange No. 3170 Portic Ave., 50 shares, and Harolc W. J. banger lias contracted with the C. W. to have the greatest and grandest organization man; treasurer, Wm. Schulenberg. The fai R. Small, an attorney, who lives at No. 3532 Parker Amusement Company for the coming of the kind extant will be more than realized. will be held Aug. 29 to Sept. 2. Washington Ave., 75 shares. The purpose oj season, making his second season with the com- "Everything new but the name" is the catch- The Harrison County (Ohio) Agricultural So the company is to produce a spectacular his pany. word of perfection .characterizing the lavish clety recently elected the following officers torical extravaganza. The Louisiana, at Delmar The Whirling Wheelers will have their per- outlay in the preparations. The glitter and W. V. Scott, president; Chester A. (Branson Garden during the Exposition season. Mr. Jan pendicular cycle whirl on as a free attraction gorgeousness of the new. fronts will shine re- vice-president; Cbas. B. Stewart, treasure] nopoulo, the author, says that It will be some with the Great Parker Amusement Co. next splendent in dazzling grandeur. The free acts > E. B. Kirby, secretary. The time for holding what like America, which wag produced a! season. consist of such world-famous celebrities as the next fair was set for Sept. 27-29. (Hii<';i£o during the Columbian Exposition, lie Hntrb-Adaras bave cloeod Columbus, Tml.. Diavolo on the loop, Philion's spiral tower, Du- The Agricultural Society of Baltimore hel says it will be a novelty that should please Hamilton, 0., and Sidney. 0, All shows and Bells' aerial bicycle act, and. the great Gllmore its annual meeting for election of officers, thousands of Exposition visitors. There wll pHvilegcs will be located on the main streets Family of noted gymnasts and aerialists. The special feature of the meeting was the trea be 400 persons in the production. The stage a1 of each city. pay shows will embrace several new and start- urer's report showing a .balance of $3,276.37 the garden will be remodeled to give a 70-foo The Martines have signed to go with the ling surprises, each and all being the best In This is the largest balance ever shown for opening, with a depth of 100 feet. Max Free Frank P. Spellman's line of attractions for their respective lines. Mr. Gus Meyers, the year, and was - made an issue when the ol< man, who has staged most of the New York coming season, doing their revolving and double "Confetti King," will have charge of all privi- officers were nominated for re-election. A num Casino plays, has been employed as stage dlrec trapeze act. leges. There will be two uniformed bands of her of Improvements will be made at the Timo tor. De Velde & Zelda, gymnasts and equilibrists, clever soloists and ia number of musical novel- nlan Fair Grounds, where the fair will be hel have signed with the Hatch-Adams Carnival ties. It will take a special train of 25 cars to as usual on the following dates, Sept. 6-10 Co. for season of 1904. They are now playing haul the 300 odd people and paraphernalia; and Among the many Improvements will be a com vaudeville houses. the remarkable executive ability of Mr. J. G. modious grandstand. Managor Harry Blitz, of the West Side Mu- Fenn, the efficient business1 manager, will be The Talbot County (Md.) Fair Associatio seum, writes that his license was revoked fully taxed in handling all the details of the recently held Its nineteenth annual meeting a the Chicago authorities Feb. 23, but that he Immense aggregation. Ted Green, the eloquent Easton. The report of the secretary showe will order again March 1. orator, will be general announcer, in addition the association to be in a good condition. Th Al. White, one of the five able promoters on to managing one of the shows. The great track and grounds were greatly improved a Manager Relss' staff for the coming season, is Southern Carnival Company is now in the top- much expense. The total receipts were $5 097.25 RE STKEETMEN'S ASSOCIATION. making preparations for a busy season aheac notch class for a certainty, and Its enterprising expenses, $4,667.25; balance in treasury, $430 Jonesboro, Ark., Feb. 25, 1904. of the Southern Carnival Company. manager, Nat Reiss, will doubtless reap the It is reported that when the present board o Editor "The Billboard." Jesse Shoat, electrician last season with Pat- reward of success he so much deserves. Man- directors took hold of the association they foun Dear Sir:— terson & Brainerd Carnival Co., will be con- ager Nat Reiss is now In Albuquerque rushing a depleted treasury with liabilities starln I saw in your valuable paper th nected with tlie Coliseum with the Great Park- preparations for his big season. His able staff them in the face of over $300. The total in discussion on the organizing of streetmen. Th er Amusement Co. the pom ing season. of five promoters, with King Leavitt, the in- debtedness of the association, including mor time has come when we must have protection "Push" Robinson, well known through his vincible contractor, are already doing things In gage, is $2,703.65. August 23-26 were selecte I mean by this, men who are carrying on connection with various carnival companies, has close touch with their commander-In-chief, who as the dates for the next fair. straight business—no fake. I am in the med: the privileges at the Convention Hall rink in 3s skillfully directing all operations from head- Thn Southwestern Cattlemen's Conventio cine business, selling medicines of my ow Kansas City, Mo. He reports a prosperous quarters. If the Russians are wise they will that took place at Oklahoma City Feb 23-25 manufacture. I find that the State of Tennes winter. put Col. Relss on their staff, for as a strate- was declared a great success, and the thou see is barred against all streetmen, the llcens Gaston Akoun sold to the Patterson & Brain gist and tactician he stands wHhout a peer lq sands of people that made ft!$ event an e? being $200 a week, This Is class legislation erd Carnival Co, his entire street fair outfit the carnival business, 14 THE, BILLBOARD

FRANKFORT, KAN.—Frankfort Fair Asm. FLAGS AND DECORATIONS (Dates not get). J. D. Gregg, Secy. FREMONT, O.—Sandusky County Fair. Oct. ROUND GONFETTI, OF ALL KINDS. New Fairs. 4-7 Inclusive. J. J. Brlen, Pres.; Wm. A. Gabel, Treas.; A. W. Overmyer, Secy. He A lean Canes, Red. Wblte and Blue straight and crooked handle Cane*. FREBPORT, ILL.—Northern Illinois Agrl. Exploding Canes, Paper Hats, Ribbon and Hat Bands. Send tor Circular FAIRS WHICH HAVE HOI BEEN PUBLISHED Fair. Sept. 0-9, inclusive. E. J. Taggart, and Prices. IN THIS LIST BEFORE. Pres.; L. R. Jungknuz, Treas.; Jas. Rezner, Secy. , GERMANTOWN, KY.—Germantown Fair. Aug. THE NATIONAL FLAG CO., IOI2 Flint St., Cincinnati, O. ALBUQUERQUE, N. M.—Territorial Pair. Oct. 24-27, Inclusive. T. J. Taylor, Pres.; John —, 1801. Ivan Grimsfleld, Secy. B. Walton, Secy. ALLEGAN, MIOH.—Allegan County Fair. Oct. GOUVEHNEUR, N. Y.—A. & M. Society Fair. 4-7, inclusive. W. H. Warner, Secy. Aug. 30-Sept. 2, Inclusive, 1904. W. S. Cor- Latest Novelty Out! A.LLENTOWN, PA.—Lehigh Valley Fair. bin, Secy. Sept. 20-23, inclusive. H. B. Schall, Secy. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.—West Michigan ALLISON, IA.—Butler County A. & H. Society State Fair. Sept. 19-23, inclusive, 1904. est seller Fair. Aug. 28-Sept. 2, inclusive, 1904. J. W. GREAT BEND, KAN.—Burton County Fair. II Jl'JI* * J D « I* ^ with Street- Bay, Secy. Sept. 13-16, inclusive, 1904. W. P. Flder, ANGELICA, N. Y.—Allegany County Fair. Secy. Sept. 6-8, inclusive. B. S. Bartlett, Pres.; GREENSBORO, N. C.—Central Carolina Fair. Artificial reach r ^nr^ F. H. Jackson, Treas.; H. E. Dudley, Secy. Oct. 11-14, inclusive. J. W. Cook, Secy. ANGOLA, IND.—Steuben County Fair. Oct. GREENVILLE, 0.—Darke County Fair. Augmail. , lOc. WM. BECK SONS CO., IO-I2 Garfield Place, Cincinnati, 0. 11-14, inclusive. Clyde C. Carlin, Pres.; H. 22-26, inclusive. J. M. Brown, Pres.; Ed Under, Treas.; Orrville Goodale, Secy. Ammon Treas.; O. E. Harrison, Secy. ABLINGTON, IA.—Arlington Agrl. Fair. Sept. HAGERSTOWN, MD.—Wayne County Fair. PORTLAND, IND.—Jay County Fair. Sept- 14-16, inclusive, 1904. C. b. Hughes, Secy. July 26-29, Inclusive. L. M. Pierce, Pres.; 5-9, inclusive. 3. G. Crowell. FrM.; W. U. THE CJILLE FAMOUS ATHENS, 0.—Athens County Fair. Aug. 23- K. Porter, Treas.; L. S. Bowman, Secy. Haynes, Treas.; J. F. Graves, Secy. 25, inclusive. A. Murphy, Pies.; B. E. HAMILTON, O.—Butler County Fair. Oct. 4- RENFREW, ONT.—South Renfrew Agrl. Fan-. Walker, Treas.; H. H. Manning, Secy. 7, Inclusive. J. A. Blade, Pres.; W. B. Wal- Sept. 28-30, inclusive. W. E. SmallflelJ, ATHOL, MASS.—Agrl. Fair. Sept. 6 and 6, lace, Treas.; L. M. Laroh, Secy. Secy, and Treas. 1904. Albert Ellsworth, Secy, HBM'LOCK, N. Y.—Hemlock Fair. Oct. 4-6,SAN ANTONIO, TEX.—San Antonio Interna- MONEYJIAKERS ATLANTA. GA.—Southern Inter-State Fair inclusive. F. E. Thurstou, Secy. tional Fair. Oct. 15, 1904. J. W. Kokernot, Assn. (Dates not set.). !Frank Weldon, Secy. HONEbJALE, PA.—Wayne County Fair. (Date Pres.; D. J. Woodward, Treas.; J. M. Vance, BAD AXE, MICH.—Huron County Fair. Sept. not set). W. L. Ferguson, Secy.; J. V. Secy. Our own make of over sixty styles 27-30, inclusive, 1904. F. D. McGregor, Secy. Starnes, Treas.; B. W. Gammell, Secy. SANDY CREEK, N. Y.—Agrl. Society Fair. of Coin Controlled Machines. BALLSTON SPA, N. Y.—Saratoga CountyHORTONVILLE, WIS.—Outagamie County Aug. 23-26, inclusive. H. Lewis Wallace, Pair. Aug. 30-Sept. 2, inclusive. E. Wis- Fair. Sept. 21-23, inclusive. A. L. Mur- Secy. wall, Pres.; W. I. Cavert, Treas.; N. V. phy, Secy. SCHOHARIE, N. Y.—Schoharie County Pair. PICTURE MACHINES Witbeck, Secy. HUBBELL, NEB.—Hubbell Driving Park Asill. Sept. 13-16, inclusive, 1904. Clyde H. Proper, B'BAVEiR «DAM, WIS.—Dodge County Fair. Fair. Sept. 20-23, inclusive. S. A. Lock- Secy. LIFTING MACHINES Sept. 26-30, inclusive. A. L. Wallace, Pres.; wood, Secy. SMITH OENTilE, KAN.—Smith County Fair. H. B. Drake, Treas.; C. W. Harvey, Secy. HUNTINGBU'RG, IND.—Dubois County Fair. Aug. 23-26, inclusive. PUNCHING MACHINES BLOOMINGTON, WIS.—Blakes Prairie Agrl. Sept. 12-17, inclusive. E. W. Pickhardt, SOUTH WEYMOUTH, MASS.—A. & I. Society Fair. Sept. 14-16, inclusive. J. B. Ludden, Secy. Fair. Sept. 22-24, inclusive, 1904. H. 1!. GRIP TEST MACHINES Secy. IRONWOOD 'H.—G-agebic County Fair. Reed, Prea.; E. J. Pitcher, Treas.; T. L. Tlr- PEANUT AND CANDY MACHINES BLOOMSBURG, PA.—Columbia County Fair. Sept. —, 1904. H. E. Fox, Pres.; J. W. Mul- rell Secy. Oct. 11-14, inclusive. H. C. Creasy, Pres.; len, Treas.; C. E. Honk, Secy. STONEBORO, PA.—Stoneboro Fair. Sept. 6-8, ELECTRIC BATTERY MACHINES Jus. C. Brown, Treas.; A. N. Yost, Secy. JOLIET, ILL.—Will County Fair. Sept. 6-9, inclusive. Geo. W. Porter, Pres.; Geo. H. BQONVILLE, INO.—Boonville Fair. Aug. 29- inclusive, 1904. T. J. Kelley, Secy. Fowler, Secy. TUG OF WAR MACHINES Sept. 3, inclusive. A. L. BBELEiR, Treas.; JONESBORO, ILL.—Union County Fair. Sept. SYCAMORE, 0.—Sycamore Fair. Oct. 18-21, J. T. fiichardson. Secy. 13-16, inclusive, 1904. Dr. J. J. Lence, inclusive. M. Vance Secy. LUNG TEST MACHINES BOWLING GREEN, 0.—Wood County Fair. Pres.; Thos, Rlxleben, Secy. TADNTON, MASS.—Bristol County Fair. Sept. FORTUNE TELLER MACHINES Sept. 27-Oct. 1, Inclusive. A. E. Royce, KEJNDADLVILLE, ILL.—Eastern Indiana Fair. 27-29, inclusive. Herbert A. Dean, Pres.; Pres.; R. S. Sweet, Secy. Sept. 26-30, inclusive, 1904. J. S. Conlogue, E. Clarence Holt, Treas.; C. F. Sanfard, TRADE MACHINES BRISTOL, ME.—Bristol Agrl. Fair. (Dates Secy. Secy. not set). Gea. A. Huston, Secy. KBWANEEi. ILL.—Kewanee District Fair. TIFFIN. O.—Seneca County Fair. Sept. 6-fl, CAR D MACHINES BROOKPIHLD, N. Y.—Madison County Pair. Sept. 12-16, 1 inclusive. A. B. Huckins, Secy. inclusive, 1904. J. H. Knapp, Pres.; Mor- Sept. 12-15, inclusive. H. L. Spooner, Pres.; KITTANNING , PA.—Armstrong County Fair. gan E. Ink, Secy. DICE MACHINES B. G. Stillman, Treas.; N. A. Crumb, Secy. Aug. 16-19, inclusive, 1904. E. T. McGivern, TIMONIUM, MD.—Baltimore County Fair. MONEY MACHINES BROOKVILLB, PA.—Jefferson County Fair. Pres.; C. J. Jessop, Treas.; W. E. Noble, Sept. 6-10, inclusive, 1904. Jas. S. Nussear, Aug. 30-Sept. 2, inclusive, 1904. R. Arthurs, Secy. Secy. Pres.; Scott McClelland, Secy. LAKE CHARLES, "A.—Agrl. Fair. (Dates TOLEDO, IA.—Tama County Fair. Sept. 27- Automatic Roulettes. BUCYRUS, O.—- Crawford County Pair. Oct. not set). J. A. Laudry, Secy. 30, inclusive. Robt. 'Cowan Pres.; H. A. 11-14 inclusive. G. W. Miller, Secy. LANCASTER, WIS.—Grant County Fair. Sept. Shanklin, Treas.; A. G. Smith, Secy. BURLINGTON, KAN.—Coffey County Pair. 6-9, inclusive. Geo. E. Budd, Secy. TOWANDA, PA.—Bradford County Fair. Se.nt. Machines from $5.00 to $500.00 Sept. 13-16, inclusive, 1904. M. M. Keiger, LOUISVILLE. KY.—Assn. Fair. Sept. 26-Oct. 20-23. inclusive, 19O4. Geo. W. Kilmer, Pres.; each. Every Machine sold Guaranteed Pres.; A. L. Kitchens, Treas.; S. D. Weaver, 1, inclusive. Clarence Sale, Secy. W. T. Horton, Treas.; Chas. M. Culver, Secy. Secy. McCONNELLSVILLE, O.—Morgan County Fair. TRlENTON, N. J.'—Interstate Fair. Sept. 20- to give satisfaction. We are the CAIRO, N. Y.—Greene County Fair. Aug. 23- Sept. 27-29, inclusive, 1904. Geo. H. Black, 30, inclusive. 1904. F. 0. Briggs, Pres.; K. Largest Makers in the World. Cata- 25, inclusive. F. G. Walters, Pres.; H. S. Secy. V. Kuser, Treas.; M. R. Margerum, Secy. Olmsted Treas.; F. D. Cole, Secy. MADISON, WIS.—Dane County Fair. Sept. UNIONTOWN, KY.—Union County Fair. a.uj?. logue and Prices for the asking: CANANDAIGUA, N. Y.—Ontario County Fair. 13-16, Inclusive. M. W. Terwilliger, Secy. 9-13, inclusive, 1904. W. C. Bland, Secy. Sept. 15-17, inclusive, 1904. Homer J. Reed, MADISON, NEB.—Madison County Fair. Sept. UPPER SANDDSKY, O.—Wyandot County THE CAILLE BROTHERS Co., Secy. j.d-16, Inclusive, 1904. J. b. Rynearson, Secy. Fair. Sept. 6-9, inclusive. A. T. Schoeu- CANTON, 0.—Stark County Fair. Sept. 27- MAGNOKETA, IA.—Jackson County Fair. berger, Secy. Foreign Depot; DETROIT, MICH. 30, inclusive. J. J. Snyder, Pres.; H. A. Aug. 30-Sept. 2, inclusive. B. D. Ely, Secy. URBANA, O. —Champaign County Fair. Aug. 12 Rue De La Chaussee d'Antln, PARIS, FRANCE. Wise, Treas.; J. H. Lehman, Secy. MANITOWOC, WIS.—Manitowoc County Fair. 9-12, inclusive. C. H. Ganson, Pres.; H. P. CAPE VINCENT, N. Y.—Agrl. Society Fair. Sept. 14-16, inclusive. Bdw. L. Kelley, Secy. Wilson, Treas.; J. W. Crowe, Secy. (Dates not set). F. L. 'Burdick, Secy. MANSFIELD, PA.—Mansfield Fair. Sept. 30- V^N WBKT, O.—Van Wert County Fair. OARLINVILLE, ILL.—Macoupin County Fair. 23, inclusive, 1904. C. Ross, Pres.; W. D. Sept. 6-9, Inclusive. J. F. Longsworth, Secy. Oct. 11-14, inclusive. A. Bates, Pres.; A. M. Husted, Treas.; H. R. Hoard, Secy. VERNON, N. Y.—Vernon Agrl. Fair. Sept. CANES and WHIPS Boring Treas.; Geo. J. Castle, Secy. MANSON 1A.—Calhoun County Fair. Aug. 31- 27-29, inclusive. C. G. Simmons, Secy. CARROLLTON, O.—Carroll County Fair. Cir. Sept. 2, Inclusive, 1904. C. G. Kaskey, Secy. WAKHFIELB, MASS.—Wakefleld and Heading Toy Whips and Walking Canes. 11-14, inclusive. C. A. Tope, Secy. M MiUOKEffA, IA.—Jackson County Fair. AUK. Pair. Sept. 13-16, inclusive, 1904. B. P. CASS CITY MIOH.—Tuscola, Huron and San- 30-Sept. 2, inclusive, 1904. B. D. Ely, Secy. Galley, Jr., Secy. SUPPLYlHOUSE, ilac Disk Fair. Oct. 5-7, inclusive. H. L. MAHTINSBUilG, W. VA.—Inwood Fair. Aug.WAHREN, ILLS.—Union Agrl. Assn. Fair. Mcpermott, Secy. 23-26, inclusive. O. W. Boyer, Secy. (Dates not set). J. E. Stanton, Pres.; John 46 Ann Street, NEW YORK. CEDARBURG, MISS.—Ozankee County Fair. MARION, 0.—Marion County Fair. Sept. 29- Whitham. Treas.; R. C. Cullen, Secy. Sept. 12-14, inclusive. Jacob Dietrick, Secy. 30, inclusive. J. D. Knapp, Secy. WATERBURY, VT.—Winoosk Valley Fall-. Largest Mfrs. in U. S. Estab. 1865. CHARLOTTE, MICH.—Baton County Fair. MENOMIN'IE, WIS.—Dunn County Fair. Sept. Sept. —, 1904. Chas. Keene, Secy. Catalogue furnished on application. (Dates not set). Geo. A. Perry, Secy. 20-23 inclusive, 1904. Geo. Galloway, Secy. WATSEKA, ILL.—Iroquols County Fair. Aug. CHATHAM, ONT.—West Kent District Fair. MBiROBR, PA.—Mercer Central Agrl. Fair. 29-Sept. 2, inclusive. L. F. Watson, Secy. Sept. 27-29, inclusive, 1904. H. Robinson, Sept. 13-15, inclusive. John P. Orr, Secy. WEST ALEXANDER, PA.—Ozaukee County BURLINGTON, IA.—-Burlington Fair. Sept. 18- Secy. MIDDLEBODRNE, W. VA.—Tyler County Fair. Fair. Sept. 12-14, inclusive. Jacob Dietrick, 16, Inclusive, 1904. CHAMPAIGN, ILL.—Champaign County Fair. Aug. 30-Sept. 2, inclusive. C. B. Riggle, Secy. COLUMBUS JUNCTION, IA.—Agrl. Fair. An«. Aug. 30-Sept. 2, inclusive. W. O. Dallen- Secy. WHITNEYS POINT, N. Y.—Broome County 30-Sept. 2, Inclusive, 1904. bach, Pres.; J. B. Busey, Treas.; M. M. MIDDLEBURY, VT.—Addlson Countv Fair. AUB. Fair. Aug. SO-Sept. 2, inclusive. Fred E. DONNBLSON, IA.—Lee County Fair. Aug. 23- Bnrk., Secy. 30-Sept. 2, inclusive, 1904. Fred L. _Hamil- Allen, Secy, 28, Inclusive. B. P. Amknetch, Secy. OHIPPBWA FALLS, WIS.—.Northern Wiscon- ton, Secy. WINSTON-SALEM, N. C.—Porsythe County BLDON, IA.—Big Four District Fair. Sept. sin State Fair. Sept. 12-16. inclusive. A. MILTON, IA.—Milton District Agrl. Fair. Pair. Oct. 4-7, inclusive, 1904. G. E. Webb. 6-9, inclusive. G. Cox, Pres.; Robt. B. Clark, Secy. (Dates not set). B. O. Syphers, Secy. Secy. BLKADBK, IA.—Elkader Fair. Aug. 23-26, In- CLINTON, MASS.—Worcester Bast Agrl. So- MINERLA N Y. —Queens-Nassau County Fair. WOODSTOCK, ONT.—Agrl. Fair. Sept. 21-26, clusive, 1904. Jos. Lamm, Pres.; A. J. Car- ciety Fair. Sept. 14-16, inclusive. Warren Sept. 20-24, inclusive. T. Van Dewater, Secy. 1904. R. G. Sawtell, Secy. penter, Secy.; J. A. Kramer, Secy. Goodale, Secy. MONTPBLIER. O.—Williams County Fair. WOOSTBR, 0.—Wayne County Fair. Sept. 28- FAIRFAX. IA.—Prairie Valley Fair Assn. Sept. COBLESKILL. N. Y.—Agrl. Fair. Sept. 19-22. Sept. 6-10 Inclusive. C. C. Lattamer, Secy. 30, inclusive. G. J. Ebright, Secy. 6-9, Inclusive, 1904. B. H. Knickerbocker, inclusive. S. C. Soberer, Secy. MOUi^ AYil. IA.—Ringgold County Fair. Sept. YODNGWOOD, PA.—Westmoreland Agrl. Fair. Secy. COLUMBIA S. C.—S6uth Carolina State Pair. 6-9 inclusive, 1904. Thos. Campbell, Secy. Sept. 13-16, inclusive, 1904. W. P. Holtzer, FAIRFIELD. IA.—Jefferson County Fair. Sept. Oct. 25-28, inclusive, 1904. A. W. Love, MT. CARROLL, ILL.—Carroll County Fair. Secy., Greensburg, Pa. 13-16. Inclusive, 1904. Secy., Chester, S. C. Sept. 20-23, inclusive. J. A. Warner, Pres.; GREENFIELD. IA.—Agrl. Fair. Sept. 6-9, In- CONCORD, N. H.—New Hampshire State Fair. Col. M. Feezer, Secy. clusive, 1904. H. B. Bates. Pres.; M. R. Sept. 18-16, inclusive. Chas. B. Hoyt, Secy. MT GILBAD 0.—Morrow County Fair. Oct. Stewart. Treas.: W. W. Burrell, Secy. OORYDON, IND.—Harrison County Fair. Aug. 4-7, inclusive. J. M. Farley, Pres.; G. J. IOWA CITY, IA—Johnson County Fair. Sept. 29-Sept, 2, inclusive, 1904. Frank R. Wright, Smith, Secy. List of Fairs 5-8, Inclusive, 1904. J. O. Leasure, Secy. Secy. NAPOLBON, 0.'—Napoleon Fair. Aug. 30-Sept. MT. PLEASANT, IA.—Henry County Fair. Aug. OOSHOCTON, O.—Coshopton County Fair. Oct. 2 1904. J. L. Halsen, Secy. COLORADO. 16-19, Inclusive. C. M. Clark, Secy. 11-14, inclusive, ilobert Boyd, Secy. NASHUA, N. H.—Nashua Fair. Sept. 5-8, in- PUEBLO. COLO.—Colorado State Fair. Sept. OTTUMWA. IA.—Ottumwa Ulstrlct Fair. Aug. DALLAS, PA.—Dallas Uuion Fair. (Dates not clusive. M. C. Mullen, Secy. 23-28, Inclusive, 1804. . 1-4, Inclusive. L. A. Meeker, Hedrlck, la., set). Wm. Norton, Secy. NBWKIRK OKLA.—Kay County Fair. Sept. ILLINOIS. Secy. DARLINGTON, WIS.—Lafayette County Pair. 6-9, Inclusive. J. K. Lacy, Secy. SIOUX CITY, IA.—Interstate Fair. Sept. B- Aug. 23-26, inclusive. Geo. Ward, Secy. NEWARK, O.—Licking County Fair. Oct. 4- ALEDO, ILL.—Mercer County Agricultural So- 10. Inclusive. F. L. Wlrlck. Secy. DBtAVAN, ILL.—Tazewell County Fair. Aug. 7, inclusive. 1904. W. H. Kussmaul, Pres.; ciety. Sept. 20-23, inclusive. W. D. Emer- WEST LIBERTY, IA.—West Liberty Fa*. Aug. 30-Sept. 2, inclusive. J. O. Jones, Secy. J. M. Farmer, Secy. son, Secy. 16-19, Inclusive, 1904. ' EDINBl/iiU PA.—Edinboro Fair. Sept. —, NEW LEXINGTON, 0.—New Perry County BUSHNELL. ILL.—McDonough County Fair. WEST POINT, IA.—West Point District Fair. 1904. J. J. McWilliams Secy. Fair. Sept. 15-17, Inclusive. T. J. Tracy, Aug. 16-19, Inclusive, 1904. Sept. 6-9, Inclusive. John Waljasper, Secy. BLLBNVILLBi N. Y.—Ulster County Fair. Pres.; P. Coyle, Treas.; Chas. Chappelear, CAMBRIDGE, ILL.—Henry County Fair. Aug. WINFIELD. IA.—Eastern Iowa District Fair. Aug.. 30-Sept. 2, inclusive. Thos. E. Benedict, Secy. 22-26, inclusive, 1904. Theo. Boltenstern, Aug. 22-25, Inclusive. Pres.; W. K. Shook, Treas.; W. S. Doyle, NEWPORT, PA.—Perry County Fair. Sept. Secy. KANSAS. 20-23. Inclusive 1904. D. H. Sheibley, Pres.; GALESBURG, ILL.—Galesburg Fair. Aug. 30- Secy. gnpt. 2, inclusive, 1904. CHANtJTE, KAN.—Ghanute Fair. Aug. 30- BI/MIRA N. Y.—Ohemung County Fair. Sept. T. H. Butturf, Treas.; J. C. F. Stephens, Sept. 2, Inclusive, 1904. A. E. Tlmpane, 12-16, inclusive, 1904. F. 0. Elliott, Asst, Secy. GRIGGSVIIJLE, ILL.—Illinois Valley Fair Assn. NORWICH, N. Y.—Ohenango County Fair. Aug. 2-5, Inclusive, 1904. Secy. Secy. MACOMB, ILL.—Macomb Fair. Aug. 23-26, in- EUREKA, KAN.—Eureka Fair. Sept. 13-16, BL PASO ILL.—Woodford County Fair. Aug. Aug. 30-Sept. 2, inclusive. H. O. Hale, Inclusive, 1904. J. W. Robblns, Secy. 22-27 1904. E. A. Childs, Pres.; A H. Pres.; N. P. Bonney, Secy. clusive. 1904. OHSTEY, ILL.—Richland County Fair. Sept. MONMODTH, ILL.—Warren County Fair. Sept. FREDONIA, KAN.—Agrl. Fair. Aug. 23-26, Waite, Treas.; Geo. R. Curtiss, Secy. 6-9, inclusive, 1904. Inclusive, 1904. T. J. Cooper, Secy. BLYRIA 0.—Lorain County Fair. Sept. 21- 5-10, inclusive, 1904. > H. Ferriman, Pres.; NORTON. KAN.—Norton Fair. Aug. 30-Sept. 23, inclusive. A. Nleding, Secy. D. P. Moore, Secy. MT. STERLING. ILL.—Brown County Fair. BTANSVILLB. IND.—Trl-State Fair. Sept. ORANGEBURG, N. Y.—Rockland County A. Aug. 9-12. inclusive, 1904. t. tnf-lnslvo. 1904. & H. Fair. Sept. 5-9, inclusive, 1904. Elbert QUINCY, ILL.—Quincy Fair. July 26-29, Inclu- OTTAWA, KAN^—Ottawa Fair. Sept. 6-9, In- 12-17. inclusive. R. L. Akin, Secy. clusive, 1904. Carey M. Potter, Secy. BXETER ME.—West Penobscot Agrl. Fair Talman, Secy. sive, 1904. OBANGE CITY IA.—Sioux County Fair. Sept. WYOMING. ILL.—Stark County Agrl. Society Oct. 3. Inclusive, 1904. Sept. 27-29. inclusive, 1904. F. B. Jewett, Fair. Aug. 30-Sept. 2. inclusive. 1904. J. W. TOiPBKA, KAN.—Agrl. Fair. Sept. 12-17, in- Treas. & Secy. 14-16 inclusive 1904. H. Slikkerveer, Secy. clusive, 1904. C. H. Samson, Secy. PAIR HAVEN, VT.—Western Vermont ACT!. PALMER, MASS.—Eastern Hampden Agrl. Smith, Pres.; G. R. MacClyment, Secy. Fair. Sept. 6-9, inclusive. B. H. Norton, Fair. Oct. 7 and 8, 1904. Louis E. Chan- INDIANA. MARYLAND. Pres.; Chas. R. Allen, Treas.; P. A. Flory, dler, Secy. FREDERICK. MD.—Frederic* Fair. Oct. 18- PARIS. ILL.—Edgar County Fair. Sept. 6-9. DBCATUR, IND.—Great Northern Indiana Secy. Fair. Aug. 20-Sept, 2. inclusive, 1904. J. li. _21IJtaclnslve, 1904. J. iloger McSherry, Secy. POND' DTI LAC, WIS.—Lond du Lac County inclusive, 1904. Wm. H. Moss, Pres.; S. B. Nidlinger. Pres.; C. D. Knnkle, Secy. "—~™ MINNESOTA. Fair. Sept. 18-16, inclusive. J. W. Watson, McOord, Secy. INDIANAPOLIS, IND.—Indiana State Fair. Secy. PEABODY, MASS.—Essex Agrl. Fair. Sept. 20- Sept. 12-16, inclusive, 1904. John C. Haines, MIVNE.A POMS. MINN.—Minnesota State Fair. FORT . EDWARD, N. Y.—Washington County 22 inclusive. 1904. John M. Danforth, Secy, Pres.; J. W. Eagrange, Treas.; Chas. Down- Aug. 29-Sept. 3, Inclusive, 1904. E. W. Ran- Pair. Aug. 23-26, inclusive. S. B. Ambler, PHILIPS? ME.—North Franklin Agrl. Fair. lag, Sacy. dall, Secy. Sept. 12-15, Inclusive, 1904. M. S. Kelley, IOWA. WINONA. MINN Southern Minnesota Agrl. FRAMHNGHAM, MASS.—Middlesex South Agrt. Secy. Fair. Sept. 6-9. Inclusive. 1904. John Von Society Pair. Sept. 20-21, 1904. Geo. B.PONTIAC, MICH.—Michigan State Fair. Sept. BRITT. IA.—Hancock County Fair. Sept. 13- Rohr. Pres.; Frank Lemme, Treas.; John Harrineton. Secy.. South Framlngham. Mas« 18-16. Inclusive, 1904. I. H. Butterfleld. Secy. 1P> 1nfln«lvp. F B. Rogers. Pres. Photo mirror** St. Louis Button Co Convent'n Bwtt'ns, St. Louis Button Coi Carnival Button*, St. fcot'ts Button Co. Fair Button*, St. Iioutm Button Co. THE BILLBOAKD 15

MISSOURI. , TA.—Vlrgtain ftat« Jakilee. Bmainpjnent. Sept. 5-S, 1»94. WM. A. Davis NL, »., 14« Wasliiajt«i Av«., Allwmy, N. Y., TRENTOV. MO.—Agrl. Fair. Sept. «-». Ineln- April 4-», Inclusive. W. S. Laytom, Bex 167, 121 Geary St., Secy. Seey. slve, 1904. A. E. Flaher, Pres.; H. C. Smith, Mir. SIAN 'FBANOISCO, OAL.— American Federation WASHINGTON. D. C.—Southern Cotton Spin- Secy. ROCKY MOUNT N. C.—Home Jubilee. April of Labor Convtn. Nov. 14, 1904. Frank Mor- ners' Assn. Convtn. May 11-12, 1904. C. B. 18-23, 1904. W. S. Layton, Box 187, Ports- rison. 423 G St., N. W., Washington, D. C., Bryant. Charlotte, N. C.. Secy. & Treas. MONTANA. month, Va., Mgr. Secy. WASHINGTON. D. C.—American Religious GREAT FALLS, MONT.—Cascade County Fair. SUFFOLK, VA.—K. of P. Spring Festival. May SAN FRANCISCO, CAL.— National Retail Gro- Educational Society Congress Convtn. March Sept. 26-29, Inclusive, 1904. C. B. Hubbard, 2-7, inclusive. W. S. Layton, Box 167, Ports- cers and General Merchants' Assn. Convtn. 1-4, 1904. Secy. mouth, Va., Mgr. May 2-4, 1904. Fred Mason, St. Paul, Minn.. WASHINGTON, D. C—Colonial Dames of Amer- NEW YORK. TERRE HAUTE, IND.—Carnival and Jubilee. Secy. ica National Society Convtn. May 3 1904. CHATHAM, N. Y.—Colombia County Fair. Aug. Lake View Park. May 15-21, 1904. Geo. J. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.— National Amateur Mrs. T. M. Cheesman. 109 University Place. 30-Sept. 2, Inclusive. 1904. W. A. Dardess, Breinlg, Secy. Wright's Amusement Co., at- Pi-ess Assn. Convtn. July 4-6, 1904. Denison New York City. N. Y.. Secy. Secy. tractions. H. Cllft. Stanford University, Cal.. Secy. WASHINGTON. D. C.—American Oriental So- DHYDEN, N. Y.— Dryden Fair. Sept. 13-15. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.— Shirt Waist "and ciety Convtn, April 7, 1904. Prof, Moore, Inclusive-, 1904. S. G. Supton. Tres^ D. T. Laundry International Union Convtn. Aug. Harvard University. Cambridge. Mass., Secy. Wheeler.Treas.: J. B. Wilson. Secy. 11. 1904. Charles E. Nordeck, Box 10, Sta- WASHINGTON. D. C.—International Car Ac- HORNELLSVILLE N. Y.—Fair and Races. tion I. Troy. N. Y.. Secy. n countants' & Car Service Officers' Assn. Cou- Aug. 29-Sept. 2. Inclusive, 1904. Clyde F.. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.— I. 0. . F. Sovereign vtn. May 24-25. 1904. L. G. Corcoran, care Schnlts, Secy. Grand Todfe Convtn. Sept. 19-25. inn4. J. Pa. R. R.'. Buffalo. N. Y., Secy. JOHNSTOWN. N. Y.—Fulton County Fair. Frank Grant, 25 N. Liberty St., Baltimore, WASHINGTON. D. C.—Daughters of American Sept. 5-9, Inclusive, 1904. Elmer J. Dorn, Md.. Secy. Revolution Congress Convtn. April 18-23, Secy. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.— Grand Lodge I. O. 0. 1904. Mrs. Henry L. Mann, 902 F St., Secy. LITTLE VALLEY. N. Y.—Cattarauaus Conuty F. Convtn. May 10. 1fl04. Wm. F. Burnes. Secy. FLORIDA. Fair. Sept. 6-9 Inclusive. 1904. C. R. JACKSONVILLE. FLA.—Knlshts of Honor Rlioades, Pres.: E. L. Campbell, Treas.; J. BEAUMONT. TEX.—Eagles' Carnival. Feb. SAN FRANCISCO, OAL —Degre e of Honor G>-and H. Wilson, Secy. Lodge Convtn. April — . 1904. L. F. Don- Grand Lodge Convtn. March 8. 1904. A. D. 21-26, Inclusive. 1904. United States Car- nelly. 1312 Market St., San Francisco, Cal.. H. Alemberte. Pensacola. Fla.. Secy. POUGHKEEPSIK. N. Y.—Dutchess County Fair nival Co., attractions. * JACKSONVILLE. FLA.—Grand Chapter. R. A. Sept. 13-16, Inclusive, 1904. K. W. Rivera. BELLEVIIE, 0 Fall Festival and Free Fair. Pres.: A. B. Gray, Treas.: J. M. Booth. Secy. Oct. 16-22, Inclusive, 1904. T. H. Parkinson, SAK FRANCISCO. CAL.— Subsidiary High Court M. of Florida Convtn. May 10-11. 1904. WATERTOWN. N. Y.—Jefferson Agrl. Society Secy. Ancient Order Foresters Pacific Coast Convtn. W. P. Webster. Grand Secy. Fair. Sept. 20-23. Inclusive, 1904. May 10, 1904. J. Falconer, 102 O'Farrel St.. JACKSONVILLE. FLA.—National Cane Grow- BIRMINGHAM. ALA.—Spring Festival. Dates Secy. ers' Assn. Convtn. April 26. 1904. NEBRASKA. not set. F. Nelson, Secy. BHTDGETON, N. J.—Carnival. June 20-25, In- SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.— Triennial Conclave of JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Funeral DtrecM'-x' LINCOLN, NEB.—Nebraska State Fair. Aug. Knieht Templars. Sept. 5. 1904. State Oonvtn. May 10. 1904. C. M. Blnsr- clusive, 1904. Chas. Reeve, Pres. ham. Jr.. Daytona. Fla.. Secy. 26-Sept. 2, Inclusive. 1904. Robt. W. Furnas. CEDAR RAPIDS IA.—8th Annual Carnival. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.— A. O. F. Sup. High Brownsville, Neb.. Secy. Oct. 3-8 Inclusive, 1904. G. K. Barton. Mgr. Court of the Pacific Const Convtn. Mav — -. JACKSONVILLE. FLA.— Grand 'Commander K. NORTH CAROLINA. 1904. M. Knzak. 591 N. Main St., Wilkes- P. of Florida Convtn. May 12. 1904. W. P. OOFFBYVILLE, KAN.—Street Fair. May 10- barre. Pa.. Secy. Webster. Grand Recorder. RALEIGH. N. C.—North Carolina State Fair. 14. inclusive, 1904. Parker Amusement Co., SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.— Royal and Select Mas- JACKSONVILLE. FLA.—Seventeenth State Hop. Oct. 17-22, Inclusive. 1904. A. Home, Pres.; attractions. ters Orand Council Convtn. April 18. 1904. ticultural Society Convtn. May —, 1904. Claude B. Denson, Treas.; Jos. H. Pogue, Secy EVANSVii^LB, IND.—Military Carnival. Feb. 22-27, Inclusive. 1904. Wm. A. Davles. 121 Geary St.. Gr. Secy, and Stephen Powers, Secy. OHIO. Recorder. LIVR OAK, FLA.—State Medical Assn. Oonvtn. GEiIMANTOWN KY.—fiOth Yenr Golden Jllhl SAV vp^VfTSfO .PAT.. — R A. M. Convln. Anrll 19. 1904. De Witt Webb. M. D.. St. AKRON. 0.—Summit County Fair. Oct. 4-7, lee. Aug. 24-27. Inclusive. 1904. John R. April 19-20. 1904. Wm. A. Davles, 121 Geary Augustine. Fla.. Pres.: Dr. J, D. Fernandez. Inclusive. 1904. John F. Moore. Pres.; 0. J. Walton. Secy. St.. Or. Secy, nnd Recorder. Jacksonville. Fla.. Secy. Swinehart. Secy. HOUSTON. TEX.—United Charity Indoor Car- SAN FRANOTSCO. CAL.— Or. Com. R. T. Con- ORI./ANDO. FLA.—I. O. O. F. Grand Encamp- BELT.EFONTAINK. O.—Logan County Fair. nival. Feb. 22-27. Inclusive, 1904. Deacon vtn. April 21-23. Inclusive. 1904. Wm. A. ment. April 18, 1904. A. M. Cushman. Aug. 16-19, Inclusive, 1904. John A. Harner, Delmore, Promoter. Dnvles. Gr. Secy, and Recorder. Gainesville. Fla., Secy. Pres.; John P. Alkin, Secy. MACON, GA.—-Street Fair. Feb. 29-March 3. VATTK.TO. CAT,.— Native Sons of the Golden ORLANDO, FLA.—I. 0. O. F. Grand Lodiii' CHAGRIN FALLS. O.—Cuyahoga County Fair. Inclusive, 1904. Barkout & Faust Carnival West Or. Pnrlor Convtn. April 25. 1304. Convtn. April 19-21. 1904. A. M. Cushman. Sept. 6-9. Inclusive, 1904. E. C. Foote, Pres.: Co., attractions. NORWICH, CONN.—Elks' Fair. April 4-9, In- Honry Lunstedt. 414 Mason St.. San Fran- Gainesville, Fla. Secy. F. C. Gates, Seey. fiseo. Cal., Gr. Secy. PENSACOLA. FLA.—Eplsconal Churches Dio- CINCINNATI. O.—Hamilton County Fair. Aug. clusive, 1904. W. A. Gallagher, Box 262, cesan Convtn. May 4. 1904. Rev. E. O. 16-19. Inclusive, 1904. D. L. Campbell, 340 Mgr. COLORADO. Ween1 Tn"VconvHle Fla. Recv. Main St.. Secy. ST. LOUIS, MO.—World's Fair. April 30-Lec. CASCADE, COL.—Stat e Pharmaceutical Assn. ST. ATTGTTSTINW, HT.A.—Natl. Guardsmen's COLUMBUS. O.—Ohio State Fair. Aug. 29- 1, 1904. Convtn. June 29-30. 1904. Chas. E. W-ard. Convtn. May •—. 1904. Sept. 2, Incluisev, 1904. W. W. Miller, Secy. SARNIA, ONT.—Street Carnival. May 23-28. 790 Broadwav Denver, Col.. Secy. DAYTON. O.—Agrl. Fair. Sept. 5-0, inclusive. Inclusive, 1904. Manley & Fmintaine, Secy.).. COLORADO SPRINGS. COL.— State Dental GEORGIA. 1904. P. O. Box 327. Assn. Convtn. .Tune 21-23. Inclusive. 1004. ALBANY. GA.—Gr.inr" Tortge Kni"hts of Pvth- EATON, O.—Eaton Fair. Sept. 13-17, Inclu- SULLIVAN, IND.—Merchants' Free Street Fair. Dr. Harrv W. Bates, 237 Majestic Bldjj.. las Convtn. May 17-18. 1904. Wm. H. Leo- sive. 1904. May 9-14, Inclusive, 1904. Wright Amuse- Denver. Col., Secy. pold. P. O. Box 12. Savannah. Ga.. G. K. of KENTQN. O.—Hardin County Fair. Aug. 23- ment Co., attractions. DENVER. OOL._St»te Cuttle Growers' Assn. R. and S. 27, lUBlnsive, 1904. WINONA. MINN.—Southern Minn. Street Fair, Convtn. March 14-15. 1904. Fred P. John- j ALBANY. GA.—Roral \rcannm Grand Council LEBANON. O.—Warren County Fair Assn. and Agrl, Fair. Sept. 6-9, inclusive. 1904. son. care Record Stockman Pub. Co.. Secv. | Convtn. April ?fi. 1904. R. P. Lester. Jr.. Sept. 20-23, inclusive, 1904. Geo. W. Carey. John Rose, Secy. DENVER. cor.O.— International Rallwav •"»<>- i r*oping-ton. Gq.. Secy. Secy. ter Boiler Makers' Assn. Convtn. May 17-20. j ATLANTA. G^.— Stato Eclectic Medical Assn. LONDON. 0.—Agrl. Fair. Ang. 23-29, Inclu- 1904. J. A. Doarnberger. Roanoke. Va.. Convtn. March 30-31. 1904. Dr. Geo. A. sive. 1904. Preq. Doss. Moreland. Ga.. Secy. MANSFIELD. O.—Mansfield Fair. Sept. 20-23. DENVER. COLO. — American Labor Council Con- ATLANTA. GA.—Southern Hardware Jobbers' Inclusive 1904, H. R. Hoard. Secy. vtn. ApHI 18. 1004. Assn. Convtn. June —, 1904. C. B. Carter, MARYSVILLE, 0.—Union County Fair. Oct. CONVENTIONS DENVER. COT,O. — American Cattle Growers' 117 Gay St.. Knoxville. Tenn.. Secy. & Treas. 4-7, inclusive, 1904. Convtn. V-roh 7-9, Inclusive. 1904. H. W. ATLANTA. OA.—Tabernacle Bible Congress OTTAWA, O.—Putnam County Fair. Oct. 4-8. Reunions, Conclaves, Assemblies Roh1n«on 209 Boston Rlrtir.. Secy. Convtn. Feb. 23-Maroh 6. 1904. E. H. Pea- Inclusive. 1»04. A. Pi Sanflles. Secy. LA JUNTA. COLO. —Jr. O. IT. A. M. State cock. Baptist Tabernacle. Secy. RIPLEY. O.—Aerl. Fnlr. Aug. 9-12. Inclusive Council Convtn. May 10. 1904. Chas. H. ATT \NTA GA.—Republican State Convtn. 1904. J. C. Newcomb. Pres.; L. H. Williams ALABAMA. Peters. Tornnle Cnnrt. Denver. r*olo.. Secy. < Ms rob 23. 1904. Soov. PUEBLO. COT O.— Colorado State Federation of ATLANTA. GA.—Amer1"»Ti Nurserymen's Assn. RIOHWOOD. O.—Agrl. Fair. Oct. 11-14, In- BIRMINGHAM, ALA.—Republican State Con- Labor Convtn. Sept. 12. 1904. Harry H Convtn. June 8. 1904. G»o. C. Seager, clusive. H. C. Duke. Secy. vtn. May 10, 1904. Waters. Box 1409. Denver. Colo.. Secy. & 25 Osloffo St.. Rochester. N. Y.. Secy. SPRINGFIELD. O.—Springfield Fair. Aug. 16- BIRMINGHAM, ALA.—I. 0. G. T. Gr. Lodge ATLANTA. OA.—Brotherhood of St.' Andrew Convtn. April 27, 1904. Treas. 19. Inclusive, 1904. • CONNECTICUT. Store Convtn. Mnv 17. 1904. Henry M. SARDINIA, 0.—Kennedy's Fair. Aug. 23-26, BIRMINGHAM, ALA.—Travelers' Protective Ralston. Brunswick. Ga.. Secy. 1904. J. A. Kennedy, Pres.; J. W. Campbell. Assn. State Convtn. May —. 1904. E. L. BRIDGEPORT. CONN.— T. O. O. F. Grand ATLANTA. GV— Annual Diocesan Convtn. May Hlgdon, Birmingham, Ala., State Secy. Lodge Convtn. May 18. 1904. Fred K. Bots- 18. 1004. Rev. Frederick F. fteese. D. D., Secy. BIRMINGHAM. ALA.—State Federation of „ ford New Haven. Conn., Secy. SIDNEY. O.—Shelby County Fair. Sept. 8-B. BRIDGEPORT. CONN. — Rebekah State Assem- m« walnut St.. ATacon. Gn,. Secv. Inclusive. 1904. J. 0. Royon. Pres.; J. E. Labor Convtn. April 27, 1904. D. U. Wil- ATLANTA. GA.— National Colored Immierat1on Russell. Secy. liams, Box 589, Secy. bly. Arall 23, 1904. Mrs. Jennie A. Sparks. He Commercial Assn. Convtn. June 2-3. 1904. TROY, 0.—Agrl. Fair. Sept. 20-23, inclusive. MARION, ALA.—Alabama Congregational Assn. 72 E. Purl St.. New Haven. Conn.. Secy. T.nnr'' p. lemon. 30 Vonnsr St. Secy. 1904. Convtn. March 26-29, 1904. Rev. A. T. Clark OANTlTTRY. COVN.—Knight s Temr'nr State Fn- A.TWPTA. G.— American Cotton Mfr's.' A«sn. tlBBANA, O.—Agrl, Fair. Aug. 9-13, Inclusive, Secy. camnment. MaroT* 14. 1904. Ell C. Berdsev. Convtn. May —. 1904. 1904. MOBILE, ALA.—Presbyterian Chnrch Genera] ^foi'Mon. Conn.. Secy. MACON GA.—State Afed'»«l Sortetv Convtn. WAPAKONETA. O.—Auelnize County Fair. Assembly in U. S. South Convtn. May 19. DAN-TRY. CONN.— TnteruKttonal Brotherhood Ai-rll 15-17. Inclusive. 1904. L. M. .Tones. Sent. 27-SO. Inclusive. 1904. 1904. Rev. W. A. Alexander, D. D., Olarks- of Tin Printers Oonvtn. June 13. 1904. ,To«t. Atlanta. Ga.. Secy. WASHINGTON C. H.. 0.—Fayette County. ville, Tenn., Secy. Citron. 63 E. 106tb St.. New York City. 1AV\WAH. G*.—Southeastern "Illpostors »"d Aug 9-12, inclusive. 1904. R. G. Allen, Secy. MOBILE, ALA.—-State Pharmaceutical Assn. N. v.. Secy. Distributors' Assn. Convf" Mar 1«. 1904. 3CENIA, O.—Agrl. Fair. Aug. 2-5, inclusive. Convtn. April —-.JS1904. J. D. Sutton, Local HARTFORD, CONN. —Conirresratlona l Church"* H. J. Rowe. Athens. Ga.. Pre«.r Jol>ti R. T*nln. 1904. Secy.; W. B. Bfigham, Tuscaloosa, Ala.. Genl. Assn. of Conn. Convtn. Tune 14. 1904. . Snnrtjinbnre. S. C., Treas.: R. T,. TCIrkpatrlck. Secy. Ward W. Jacobs. Treas.: Rev. Joel S. Ives, 720 Temple Court. Atlanta. Ga.. Secy. PENNSYLVANIA. MONTGOMERY, ALA.—Knights of Honor Grand Secv. BELLEFONTH. PA.—Centre Connty Fair. Oct. Lodge Convtn. April 12, 1904. T. Gardner HARTFORD. CONN. — Annual Encampment of IDAHO. 4-7, Inclusive. 1904. John I. Olewlne, Pres.: Foster, Secy. Dont. of Conn. G. A. R. May 18-19. 1WM. TCOTSE. TDAHO.— Pacific Coast Wllnosters and D. G. Stewart, Secy. MONTGOMERY. ALA.—Knights Templar Grand HARTFORD, CONN.— Reunion of the Soi-letv Distributors' Assn. fonvtn. March 18. 1904. READING. PA.—Great Heading Fair. Oct. 4-7 Commandery Convtn. May 11, 1904. Geo. A. of the Army of the Potomac. May 18-19. R. G. Spau,lding. Secy. Inclusive, 1904. Jag. McGowan. Pres.; Mil- Beauchamp, Grand Recorder. 1004 ford N. Bitter, Treas.: H. Leldel Throm, 530 TUSKAGEE, ALA.—State Colored Teachers' HARTFORD. CONN.— Natl. Amateur Press ILLINOIS. Washington St.. Secy. Assn. Convtn. April 13-15. 1904. Mrs. B. AsRn. Convtn. .Tnly -— . 1904. ALTON. ILL.—United Commercial Travelers WEST VIRGINIA. Augustus Deaee, 122 17th St., Birmingham, HARTFORD. CONN —Orde r of H1i->> PMn,t,- Snp. ronn"1l fonvtn. Mav 20-51. 1904. Gen. Ala., Secy. nood Gi-and Convtn. May 10. 1904. Chas. B. Hart. 160 Clark St.. Chicago. 111.. Grand NEW MARTINSVTLLE. w. VA.—Wetzei coun- W. SV1fT. Dan^nrv Conn.. Seey. Secv. ty Fair. Aug. 22-26. Inclusive. 1904. J. H. ARIZONA. HERTFORD CfWN — T?ovnl \rp* "nsona Grond VT-T!OT>A. ITT,.—State Pliotoffranhers' Assti. Thorn, Secy.: L. .T, Dnlaney. Asst. Secy. MORENCI. ARIZ.—Knights of Pythias Grand Chanter Convtn. May 10. 1904. .Tas. Mc- Convtn. May 3-5. Inclusive, 1904. E. f. POINT PLBA8ANT. W. VA.—Mason County Lodge Convtn. May 11, 1904. John D. Loper, Cor*r»1Mr. Secv. Prntt Secv. Fair. Aug. 24-26, inclusive. 1904. J. F. RFLLF.VTLT.m. ILL.—International Glass House Burdett. Pres.: F. G. Musgrave, Secy. Mesa. Ariz., Grand Keeper of R. and S. HARTFORD. roNN._U?ova1 nnfl 'Select Mnn*»m WHEELING. W. VA.—West Virginia State ARKANSAS. Grand Council Convtn. May 11. 1904. .Taa. Tlmnlovos Convtn. June 22. 1904. >*>rv»fm1ek. Seey. BLOO-WTNGTON. TTT,.—Stat o Medical Soeletv Fair, Sept. B-9. Inclusive. 1904. A. Rey- FLORENCE. ARK.—State Valley Press Assn. \TFRTDEN. WNN— O TT A. M. State Conned Convtn. May fthird weeM. 1904. Carl E. mann, Pres.: Geo. Hook. Secy. Convtn. March —, 1904. F. J. Greenawalt, fonvrn. Mnr 14 1001. C, H. Adam*. 4 Black. Jacksonville. Til.. Pr~.- E. W. Wcls. •WISCONSIN. Pres. Ottawa. 111.. Secv.: Dr. .Tun. H. Stowell. 103 HOT SPRINGS, ARK.—State Funeral Directors' Grove St., South Norwalk. Conn.. State Coun- IRON RIVER. WIS.—Bayfleld Connty Fair. cil Secv. Sft» St.. Chii-a"". Til.. Phoir"-™ Com. Assn. Convtn. Commencing May 17-20, Inclu- CH (OAGO. ILL.—International Glove Workers' Sept. 7-9, Inclusive. 1904. Thos. O'Toole. sive, 1904. Harry I. Holderness, Pine Bluff. N^W HAVTON. CON*! — Tonrnle of Honor wfl Pres.; R. A. Steckbauer. Treas.; Geo. W. Temperance Snrt. Council Convtn. AUP-. 1ft, Union Convtn. Aug. 2. 1904. A. H. Oassol- Rtoley. Secy. Ark., Secy. : 1904. Rev. C. S. Woodruff. Bloomfleld. N. T.. man. 42 First Ave.. Gloversville N. Y.. Secv. LITTLE ROCK, ARK.—Knight Templar Grand CHICAGO, TT.Ti.—National Municipal Lescnn MWwAlTKEE. WTS.—Wisconsin State Fair. Com. Convtn. April 22, 1904. Fay Hemp- Secv. Sept. 5-9. Inclusive. 1904. John N. True. WEW HAVF'N. .CONN.— Y. P. C. TT. (Univer- Convtn. Anrll 27-?9. 1904. Clinton R. Wood- TKadlson, Wls., Secy. stead, Grand Recorder. snllst Cnnrchl State Convtn. April — . 19(Vt. ruff. 121 Sonth Broad St.. Philadelphia, Pa.. LITTLE ROCK, AitK.—State Bankers' Assn. Mrs. Sarah A. Minor 271 Orange St.. Se^v. Secy. Convtn. April 21-22. 1904. M. H. Johnson, CHICAGO. TT,L.—National Congress of Mothers P. O. Box 413. Secy. »J1*W TT4TTRN r>Ol»V — V. Af. C A. Sfnte Con- vfi. irn-vh 23 1904 Convtn. May 11-14. 1904. Mrs. B. 0. Grtce. New Street Fairs PINE BLUFF, ARK.—Fifteenth Protestant NFW HAVFN, OONN— N, m. O P Ornnd Rlverton. N. J., Secy. Episcopal Diocesan Convtn. May 10, 1904. Convtn. April 13. 1904. F. TV Grtn- rRTPAGO. ILL.— State Homeopathic Medical John M. Daggett, Marlanna, Ark., Secy. Assn. Convtn ATfly 11.13. Inclusive 1904. STREET FAIRS WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN CALIFORNIA. ROOKVITJ-K CONN. — Sons of Veterans State TV nnrton TTazelttne. inn State, St.. Secy. PUBLISHED IN THIS LIST, Wncamnnient. April 13-1^. 1904. F. H. Mc- CHICAGO. ILL.—National Social Democratic FRESNO CAL..—Degree of Honor Grand Lodge riar. Wotorbnry. Conn., Secy. Party Oonvtn. May 1. 1904. Convtn. April 13. 1904. L. F. Donnelly, RJfi'CTfVITiT^n Prt»W— -O ». R State Encsmn. CHTPAGO. ILL.—Amalgamated Leather Work- BAY CITY. MICH.—Merchant's Indoor Carni- 1312 Market St., San Francisco, Cal., Secy. merit. Anrll 1R-14. 1904. Edward Oofs. ers' Union of America Convtn. Julv 4. 1904. val. March 1-5, Inclusive. White Swan FRESNO. CAL.—A. 0. U. W. Grand Lodge Con- Wntn"hnrr. Conn.. Secy. John Roach. 817 N. 7th St.. Olean. N. V.. Amusement Co., attractions. vtn. April —. 1904. C. T. Spencer, 1312 SOT'TTT W * VOTnWTTJP ' OfVW. — Seml-n-nmiM Socv. BROOKLYN. N. Y.—Retail Grocers. Pure Food Market St.. San Francisco, Cal., Secy. Sons of Temnerance State ronvtn, Anrll 22. CHICAGO TLT>.—American Railway Enfrlneei-- Carnival. April 11-23, inclusive. E. J. ilowe, LOS ANGELES. CAL.—L. 0. T. M. State Con- 10,04. Wm. O Dickinson. 3?3 Sherman Ave.. InGT and Ma1nt«yinnce of Wav Ass-n. Convtn 401 Bridge St.. Secy. vtn. March 9, 1904. •»!„„. IT-™- form.. Grand Scribe. March 15-17. 1904. I,. C. Frltch. Secy. ELIZABETH CITY, N. C.—Firemen's Spring LOS ANGELES. CAL.—Brotherhood of Locomo- TV *T'TI'T}T>TTTTV CftNN. — Rtnte Oarnenterq a"<1 CHICAGO. TLL. — American Laryneoloeloal. Jubilee. April 11-16, Inclusive. W. S. Lay- tive Engineers Convtn. May 14, 1904. C. H. Bhinolofflcal and Otboloelcal Socletv Convtn. Salmons. Cleveland, O., Secy. Tolnerd' Ason. Convtn. IVTni-eh 91. .19M. Tl. ton, Mgr.. Box 167 Portsmouth, Va. TT Afn^o. 15 pinP St.. New Britain. Conn.. May 30-.Tnne 1. Inclusive 1904, K. H. Plerop, MAYSVILLE, KY.—I. O. R. M. Street Fair. LOS ANGELES. CAL.—Jr. O. U. A. M. State State Secv. Pres.: Wendell C. Phillips. 40 W. 47th St.. June 18-18. Inclusive. H. L. Hamilton, Mgr. Council Convtn. Marcb 15. 1904. Herman DELAWARE. Vow Vork City Secy. NEWARK, N. J.—Retail Grocers' Pure Food Paine. 3133 22fl St.. San Francisco; Cal., Secy. LATipwT,. DWT,. —*ft e Sunday School As«n. CHICAGO. ILL.—African M. E. Church General Carnival. May 2-14, Inclusive. H. J. Rowe, LOS ANGELES, CAL.—M. E. Church (jeneral rvmvtn. Am-11 21.99. 1004. Miss Maggie S. Conference. May —. 1904. 10 Jay St., New York City, Secy, and Gen. Conf. May 4. 1904. Rev. Wllbert P. Ferger- T""~>n Snoforrl Del.. Secv. CHTCArtO. TT,Tj.—National Afro-American Con- Mgr. son, Sec.v. WTT A«TNr-TON. D'FJT,. — SMelfl of Honor Oanrt gressional League of U. S. Convtn. June NORFOLK, VA.—Flag Jubilee. May 9-14, in- SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.—Knights and Ladies Torto-o Convtn Anril 20. 1904. Charlos T. "o.-w, 1004. clusive. W. S. Lay ton, Mgr., Box 167, Ports- of Honor Grand Lodge Convtn. April 19, Martin. RW w. 7th St.. Secv. CFTTfAGO. TT.T,.—Republican National CVmvtn. mouth. Va. 1904. .Ti.no 21. 1904. PETERSBURG. VA.—Firemen's Spring Jubilee. SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.—Theatrical Mechanical •nTSTRTOT OF COLUMBIA. D»NVTLT*1. TLL.—TCntirnts o» Pythias Grand Assn. Convtn. July —, 1904. WASHINGTON. D. O.— Assn. of American Phy- April 25-30. Inclusive. W. S. Layton, Mgr., slelflns Cm>vtn. Mav 10. 1904. HPTITV Hun. T,nrtp-o Convtn. March 8. 1904. T*nv 1«7 Portsmouth, Va. SAN PPAWOTSCO'. CAL.—Knights Temnlar Gr. T « r^rron^xTTT T ^ Tr T _.TTlitioTo TMlroV Ae.o,, St. Fair Button*, S», fconl* Button Co. Advertts's Buttons, St. Louts Button C« Badge Buttons. St. Louts Button Co. Buttons, All Kinds, St. Louis Button Co 16 THE BILLBOAI

Convtn. May 3-4, 1904. B. L. Malenthal, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA.—I. O. F. High Court DE FTJNIAK SPRINGS, FLA.—Florida Chautu- Broadway Theatre—Raymond Hitchcock lias Pres. ; fl. H. Raymond, Treas.; T. S. Bunn. May 3-4, 1904. John L. Sahn, Dubnque, la., qua. Feb. 10-April 4, Inclusive, 1904. Hon. scored a most emphatic hit in the stellar role Secy. High Secy. Wallace Bruce, 267 Stu.vvesant Ave.. Brook- in The Yankee Consul. This fetching novelty JOLIBT, ILL. — Rural Mall Carriers National DAVENPORT, IA.—State Electrical Assn. Con- lyn, N. Y., Pres.; Kenneth Bruce, Supt.; N. wiu undoubtedly do well. Convtn. May 10, 1904. vtn. April —, 1904. J. W. Walsh, Secy. Oolver, De Funiak Springs, Fla., Secy. Casino—Miss Virginia Earle begins her sixth MARISSA, ILL.— Reformed Presbyterian Church DAVENPORT, IA.—Twenty-eighth Convtn. An- DEVIL'S LAKE, N. P.— Chautauqua Assembly. week on Broadway in Sergeant Kitty. Busi- General Synod Convtn. May 18, 1904. ilev. cient Order United Workmen. May 10, 1904. June 25-July 18, 1904. Ertgar I.a Rue. Secy. ness big. 3. Y. Boice, 2213 Spring Gardes St., Phila- B. F. Rehkopf, Des Moines, la., Grand Re- EAGLES MERE, PA.—Eagles Mere Chautaw- Proctor's Twenty-third Street—This theatre delphia. Pa., Secy. corder. qua Assembly. July 12-Sept. 6. 1904. B. ii. is doing good business with its high-class com- MOLINE-, ILL.— -State Swedlsh-Ateerican Re- DES MOINES, IA.—State Optical Assn. Convtn. Kless, Hughesvllle, Pa.. Cor. Secy. edy acts. publican League Convtn. Merck 0, 1904. June —, 1904. Dr. Geo. E. Boyce, Water- FT. DODGE, IA.—Challtnuuuti Assembly. July Lyric—Wilton Lackaye In The Pit is a suc- OAK PARK, ILL.— State Letter Carriers' Assn. loo, la., Secy. 18-26, 1904. J. F. Monk. Secy. cess here. Convtn. May 14 1904. M. T. Finnan, Bloom- DES MOINES, IA.—Iowa State Assn. of Mag' FORT SMITH, ARK.—Fort Smith Chautauqna Henrietta Crosman is nearing her one hun- Ington. 111., Secy. netic Doctors Convtn. June —>, 1904. Oscar Assembly. June 24-Jnly 4, 1004. E. T. Ed- dredth performance in ISweet Kitty Bellairs at PEORIA, ILL. — American Local Freight Agents P. Butters, D. M., Pres.; W. A. Simpson, monds. Pres. nnd Mirr. the Belaseo. The successful run of The Ad- Assn. Convtn. June 14, 1904. G. W. Dennt- Treas.; D. Alonzo Benedict, Secy. FDLLEiRTON, NEB.—Central Nebraska Ghau- mirable Crichton, with William Gillette as son, care P. Co. & H. V. Ry., Toledo, 0., DES MOINES, IA.—Natl. Assn. of Expert tauqua. Aug. 18-28; 1904. Grichtou, is to end at the New Lyceum at Secy. Swine Judges Convtn. June —, 1904. W. D. HEDDING, N. H.—Ik-ddlng Chantauqna Assem- Easter. The Virginian promises to last the PEORIA. ILL.— State Undertakers' Assn. Con- McTavish, Coggon, la., Secy. & Treas. bly. Dates not set. Rev. E. C. E. Dorlon, season out at the Manhattan. Robert Edeson, vtn. June 14-17, Inclusive, 1904. H. M. DES MO'INE'S, IA.—Pioneer Law-Makers' Assa. Supt. in Hanson's Folly, begins his last two weeks at Kllpatrick, Elmwood, 111., Secy. Convtn. March 9, 1904. JEFFEilSONVILLE, IND.—Jeffersonville Chan- the Hudson tomorrow night. PEORIA, ILL. — Socialists State Convtn. May DES MOINES, IA.—State Electrical Assn. Con- tauqua Assembly. Aug. 4-14. 1904. Dr. J. Sam Bernard and Hattie Williams have new 29-30, 1904. vtn.. April 13, 1904. D. F. McGee, Red Oak, H. Baldwin. Pres.; J. B. Ttiggart. Secy. SOUK bits in Tlie Girl from Kay's at the Her- PEORIA, ILL,—Knight s of St. John National la., Pres. MADISON. IND.—Chantanqua Assembly. July ald Square. It will soon be souvenir night at Convtn. June 20-23, 1904. John J. Gallagher, DES MOINES, IA.—State Funeral Directors' 10-27, 1904. Rev. Edward Ellis Carr. Dau- the Empire, where The Other Girl is apyroacii- 404 S. Adams St., Peoria, 111., Secy. Assn. Convtn. May 24-26. Inclusive, 1904. ville. 111., Mgr. ing its one hundredth performance. They are ROCKFORD, ILL. — State Laundrymen's Assn. Fred B. Neft, Cedar Rapids, la., Secy. & MALVERN, IA.—Mills County Chautauqua already considering the advisability of a Fourth Convtn. March 21, 1904. W. E. Fitch, La Treas. Assemmy. July 2-10, 1904. o( July matinee of George Ade's The County Salle. 111., Secy. DES MOTNE8, IA.—State Telephone Assn. Con- MAHINETTE, WIS.—Marluette Chautauqua As- Chairman at Wallack's. Merely Mary Ann, ROCK ISLAND, ILL. — Boyal Arcanum Grand vtn. March S, 1904. Chas. L. Dearlng, Secy. sembly. July 28-Aug. 8, 1904. G. W. Hanly. with Eleanor Robson as the star, is proving a Council Convtn. April 20. 1904. John Klley, DES MOINES. IA.—Congregational National Secy. lasting favorite at the Criterion. Glittering 76 Monroe St.. Chicago, 111., Secy. Council Convtn. Oct. —, 1904. Rev. Asher OTTAWA. ILL.—Chautunqua Assembly. Aug Gloria is a tuneful miss at Daly's. SPAHTA, ILL. —Syno d of the Reformed Pres- Anderson. 410 Congregational House, Boston, 12-21, inclusive, 1904. W. H. H'igby. 'Secy. Tim Tenderfoot, another of last week's nov- byterian Church of North America Oonvtn. Mass.. Secy. OWBNSBORO, KY.—Sovcn Hills Ohautanqua elties, is the melodious show at the New York. May 25, 1904. Rev. S. G. Shaw, Ph. U., 45 DES MOINES. IA.—State Society Iowa Medical Assembly. Aug. 14-19, 1904. E. E. Owsley. Ben Greet and Edith Matthison, in Twelftli Antrim St.. Cambridge, Mass., Clerk. Women's Convtn. May 17. 1904. Dr. Jennie Secy. Night, are delighting the lovers of Shakespeare SPRINGFIELD, ILL.— G. A. R. State Encamp. MoCowen. Davenport, la.. Secy. PALMER LAKE. COLO.—Rocky Mountain Chau- at the Knickerbocker. The Pit continues its ment. May 10-12. Inclusive, 1904. H. A. DES MOINES, IA.—State Osteopathic Assn. tauqua Assembly. July 14-Aug. 8, 1904. C. successful run at the Lyric. Thomas. Com. of Post, Secy. Convtn. June 24. 1904. Dr. Ella Ray Gil- F. Caruine, Secy. The Secret of Polichinelle, in which W. H. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. — National Travelers Pro- more, Sheldon, la., Secy. ROME CITY, IND.—Western Chautauqua As- Thompson is the star, is at the Garden. The tective Assn. Convtn. June 6, 1904. Louis IOWA FALLS. IA.'—Iowa State Sabbath School sembly. July 20-Ang. 12. 1904. M. F. Owen. long run of Raffles continues at the Savoy, with T. La Beaume. St. Louis, Mo.. Natl. Secy.; Assn. Convtn. Jnne —, 1904. P. F. Mitch- Auditor: W. A. Williams, Treasurer; H. G. Mr. Bellew as the cracksman. Arnold Daly's Louis Ochs, 1532 Meepomene St., New Or- ell, 179 llth St.. Des Moines, la., Gen. Secy. Oobbs, Secy. production of Candida and The Man of Des- leans, La., Secy. MARSHALLTOWN. IA.—Iowa State Billposters SMITHVILLB, 0.—Point Breeze Chautauqua tiny form a popular double bill at the Vaude- Assn. Convtn. May 26, 1904. Chas. T. Kindt, Assembly. Aug. 13-28, 1904. J. B. Bberly, ville. The Toreador and Jefferson De AngeJis Davenport, la.. Secy. A. M., Prop, and Mgr. are at the Academy of Music. Babes in Toy- ANDERSON. IND.— State Eisteddfod. March MARSHALLTOWN. IA.—State Federation of SPRINGDALE, ARK.—Seventh Annual Spring- land is in its final weeks at the Majestic. 5, 1904. David J. Lloyd, Maple St., Secy. - Labor Convtn. Beginning May 10, 1904. J. dale Chautauqua Assn. Assembly. July 24-31, Miss Lulu Glaser, who has been away from FT WAYNE IND. —Degre e of Honor Grand H. Strlef. Sioux City, la., Secy. Inclusive. 1904. Cbas. E. Renner. Secy. New York for almost a year, returns this week Lodge Convtn. April — . 1904. Alice B. Mc- SIOUX CITY. IA.—National Building Trades SYCAMORE, ILL.—Sycamore Chautanqua As- and will be seen in Dolly Varden at the Har- Grew, EVansville, Ind., Secy. Council of America Convtn. Aug. —, 1904. sembly. Aug. 12-22, inclusive, 1904. W. F. lem Opera House. The Prince of Pilsen, which FT WAYNE. IND. — A. O. II. W. Grand Lodge J. S. Maloney, Chicago, 111., Secy. Sell, Secy. Convtn. April 12. 1904. Fred Baker, 1st & enjoyed a long run at the Broadway last year, KANSAS. TALLEDEGA. ALA.—Alabama Chautauqna As- comes to the Grand Opera House. Our Ne.v Main Sts.. Bvansvllle. Ind.. Secy. sembly. July 1-20, 1904. Wellington Vandl- Minister will be seen at the West End. FT WAYNE IND. — State Master Horse Shocrs' COFFEYVTLLE. KAN.—Third District Republi- ver, Genl. Mgr. Quincy Adams Sawyer begins its last week Assn. Convtn. April 13-14. 1904. Wm. Elmen- can Congressional Convtn. March 3. 1904. TAMA, IA.—Central Iowa Chautauqua Assem- at the American, where apparently it could rtorf. 210 Division St., Evansvllle, Ind., Seey. KMPORIA. KAN,—G. A. R. Grand Encamp- bly. June 26-July 4, 1904. C. E. Fleming, run on Indefinitely were it not for other book- ment. May (3d wopltl. 1904. W. W. Deni- Secy. ings. A Son of ilest is at the Fourteenth FT WAYNE. IND. — Christian Endeavor Union son. State House, Topeka. Kan.. A. A. Gen. WATHENA, KAN. — Chautauqua Assembly. Street Theatre, with Nat Wills as the son. State Convtn. June 23-28, 1904. Rev. J. JUNCTION OITY. KAN.—Kansas State Sports- Aug. 13-21, 1904. G. W. Kinkead, Pres.; G. The Peddler comes to the Metropolis, and The Webster Bailey, State Pres.; Mrs. M. L. men's Assn. Convtn. May 3-5, inclusive, 1904. A. Dubach, Treas.; A. W. Themanson, Secy. Climbers, Clyde Fitch's play, to the Murray Hageman. State Jr. Supt. ; Miss Anna Louise E. L. Wetzte. Secy. WINFIELD, KAN. — Chautauqua Assembly. Hill. The New Star's offering is A Midnight Mtnnlch. Indianapolis. Ind.. Stnte Secy. r.K \VENWORTH. KAN.—State Pharmaceutical Jnne 14-24, 1904. W. H. Somermier, Secy. Marriage, and A Hidden Crime is at the Third FT W \YN15 INI). — Knights of Columbus State Assn. Convtn. May 2S-27. 1904. S. 0. Put- Avenue. Convtn. May 6. 1904. W. H. Tobln, Muncie. nam. Local Secy.; E, E. Lair, Topeka, Kan., At the Fifth Avenue the dramatic feature Ind.. State Secy. Secy. Assn. FOOD SHOWS. this week was Ships That Pass in the Nigtit. INDIANAPOLIS. IND. —Nationa l Railroad Mas- TOPEKA. KAN.—Mutual Co-Operative Insur- BROOKLYN, N. Y.—United Retail Grocers' Among the vaudeville headllners at this house ter Blacksmiths' Assn. Convtn. As!g. — , ance Companies Convtn. May —, 1904. Pure Food Show. April 11-23, inclusive, 1904. are Raymond and Caverly, in a German com- 1904 A. L. Woodworth, Lima, 0., Secy. TOPEKA. KAN.—Royal Neighbors of America E. J. Howe. Grocers' Hall, 401 Bridge St., edy specialty, and Francelli and Lewis, who INDIANAPOLIS. IND.— State Haymakers Assn. Snp. Camp Convtn. June —, 1904. Mrs. Brooklyn, N. Y., Secy. & Genl. Mgr. were seen for the first time in New York in Convtn. May 18, 1904. C. E. Nobes, Flora. Winnie Fielder, Peoria, 111.. Secy. BUFFALO, N. Y.—Buffalo Retail Grocers' Assn. their sketch, The Ballyhoo. Ind., Secy. TOPEKA KAN.—State Women's Press Assn. Food Show. April 11-23, 1904. A. Hoegel. Among the continuous vaudeville offerings at INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — State Lanndrymen s Convtn. April —. 1904. Mrs. W. A. Mor- 272 Pearl St.. SPOT. Keith's are Claytou White a*nd Marie Stuart, in Assn. Convtn. April 4-5. 1904. F. H. Hen- gan. Cottonwood Falls, Kan.. Secy. NEWARK, N. J.—Newark Retail Grocers' Pure Paris, which is said to be much like Dickey. derson, Muncie, Ind., Secy. TOPEKA. KAN.—State Dental Assn. Oonvtn. Food Show. May 2-14, inclusive, 1904. E. J. Mary Norman shows how the young women of INDIANAPOLIS, IND — American Foundrymen's May (2d weeM. 1904. Geo. A. Esterly, Law- Rowe, 10 Jay St., New York City, N. Y., different cities talk and act; Pat Rooney and Convtn. June — , 1604. Dr. Richard Mol- rence. Kan.. Secy. Secy. & Genl. Mgr. Emma Francis dance and Prof. Parker's dogs flenke.' Box 432, New York City. N. Y., Secy. TOPEKA. KAN.—Populist State Convtn. April provide another interesting act. INDIANAPOLIS. IND.— Railway Telegraph Sn- 12 1904. At the Victoria among the headliners are 1>erlntendents' Assn. Convtn. June 15, 1904. WICHITA. KAN.—State Republican Convtn. EXPOSITIONS. Barney Fagan and Henrietta Byron, Charles P'. W. Drew, care Wisconsin Central By. Co., March 9, 1904. T. Aldrich, Staley and Birbeck, James J. Mor- Milwaukee. Wls., Secy. WICHITA KAN.—Democratic State Convtn. BIRMINGHAM, ALA.—World's Mineral Manu- > INDMiBAPOLIS. IND.— National Republican April 7, 1904. factured and Agricultural Exhibition. 1905. ton, Julian Rose, Mile. Capell, Tom Lewis and ' IxmSue Oonvtn. June — , 1904. Elbert W. BROOKLYN, N. Y.—United Retail Grocei-s' Sam J. Koyan, the Four Huntings, Eleanor Wetfcs. Guthrie Centre. la., Secy, Owing to lack of space, the balance of the Industrial Exposition. April 11-23, inclusive, Falk, Ketamura Troupe of Japs and Brothers INDIANAPOLIS. IND. —Inter-Stat e Sportsmen's Convention List is omitted this week. It will 1904. E. J. iiowe, Grocers' Hall. 401 Bridge Martin. Assn. Convtn. Jnne 19-25, 1904. Elmer E. be published In full next week. St., Brooklyn, N. Y., Secy. & Genl. Mgr. Shaner. 219 Coltart Square, Plttsburg, Pa., CAPE TOWN, CAPE COLONY, S. A.—Exposi- CINCINNATI. Secy. & Mgr. , _ tion. Nov., 1904-May, 1905. A. B. P. Baker. INDIANAPOLIS. IND.— Phi Kappa Psl Frn- HORSE SHOWS. Secy. ternity Convtn. April 8, 1904. Orra E. BROOKLYN. N. Y.—Brooklyn Horse Show. CEDAR RAPIDS, IA.—Exposition. Oct. 3-8, The 'Sunday attendance at all the houses was Monnette. Secy. April 28-30, 1904. E. T. Bedford, Secy. 1904. G. K. Barton. Mgr. the usual limit of capacity. INDIAN \POLIS IND. —Nathwu l Hardware and CINCINNATI, O.—Horse Show. March 28, 1904. CITY OF MEXICO, MEX.—Exposition. 1906. Grand Opera House (Rainforth & Havllnj. Lumber Assn. Convtn. May 18. 1904. C. D. Mr. Shinkle. Chairman. Address Jose Landero. City of Mexico. Mex. Henry Irving opened a week's engagement in Strode. 1110 Fort Dearborn Bldg., Chicago. LAKESIDE. O.—Lakeside Chautanqua Assembly. MILAN, ITALY—Exposition. 1905. Signor L, The Merchant of Venice, to be followed by June 17-Aug. 31, 1904. John S. Oram. Cleve- Sabbatlni, Mt. Sunapee, N. H.. Secy.-Gen. Waterloo, The Bells and Louis' XI. The week's INDIANAPOLIS. IND.—Nationa l Prohibition land, O.. Prea.; H. 0. Hopkins. Dayton. O., MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Expocsition. Sept. —, business will be capacity at advanced prices. Congress Convtn. Jnne 29, 1904. Oliver W. Trees.; Rev. W. O. Eudly, Elyrla. 0., Secy.; 1904. A. Trumpff. Secy. The advance sale has been splendid. Fritii Stewart. Natl. Chairman. C. W. Taneyhill. Lakeside. 0., Snpt. NEWARK, N. J.—Newark Retail Grocers' In- Scheff, in Babette, follows. INDIANAPOLIS. IND.— Knlgbta Templar Grand OTTAWA ONT.. CAN.—Central Canada Spring dustrial Exposition. May 2-14, inclusive, Walnut Street Theatre (M. C. Anderson, Commandery Convtn. May 11, 1904. Calvin Horse Show. March 7-11, 1904. 1904. E. J. Rowe, 10 Jay St., New York Mgr.) The Royal Llliputians and others who W. Prattler. Recorder, TORONTO ONT.. OAN.—Canadian Soring Stal- City, N. Y.. Secy. & Genl. Mgr. are not liliputians, and still others who are INDIANAPOLIS. IND. — Stat» Institute of lion Show. March 2-4, 1904. H. Wade, Seey. PORTLAND, ORE.—Portland International Ex- giants, disport themselves to advantage in Gul- Homeopathy Convtn. May — , 1904. H. H. position. 1905. Henry E. Reed. Director. liver's Travels, written by John Fowler, on a Baker. M. D., Muncie. Ind.. Pres.; Sam'] ST. LOUIS, MO.—World's International Exposi- higher plane than any of the spectacles here- Horrell. Noblesvllle. Ind., 3wy. BENCH SHOWS. tion. April 30-Dec. 1, 1904. Ex-Qov. D. R. tofore presented by the company. The plot, if INDIANAPOLIS. INT). — Saving and Loan Assn. ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.—Atlantic City Kennel Francis, Pres. such it may be called, is somewhat on the State League Convtn. March 3, 1904. A. I. Club Show. March 30-Aprll 2, 1904. Thou. VIENNA, AUSTRIA.—Exposition. April 16- order of that in, Superba, and the scenic ac- Glrtheil. Shelby ville. Ind., Secv. H. Terry, Secy. May 28, 1904. N. Gewerbeverein. Eschenbach- cessories are fully, as beautiful but not ag com- RICHMOND. IND. —U . A. O. D. Grand Grove BUFFALO N. Y.—Buffalo Kennel Olub Bench gasae No. 11, Vienna, Austria. Mgr. plex as those carried by the latter company. Convtn. June 1-2. 1904. J. H. Haught. 612 Show. March 15-18. 1904. WHEELING, W. VA.—West Virginia Exposi- A number of gorgeous and dazzling costumes Luncoke Bldg.. Indianapolis, Ind., Gr. Secy. CHICAGO. ILL.—Chicago Kennel Olub Show. tion. Sept. 5-9, inclusive. 1904. A. Rey- set off the chorus to advantage. James E. RICHMOND. IND. —Easter n Indiana Dental March 10-12, Inclusive, 1904. Harry Cassady, maa, Pres.; Geo. Hook, Secy. Rosen scores the hit of the performance as Assn. Convtn. May — . 1904. H. F. Hussey. 173 Adams St.. Pres.: Phil. Henrlcl. Jr., Blubberly. The house ia crowded nightly. Next: Secy. Treas.: Sam Summerfield, Secy. LIVE STOCK SHOWS. Under Southern Skies. TErtRE HAUTE. IND. —Stat e Master Plumbers' DENVEa. COLO.—Colorado Kennel Olub Show. Columbia—The Nelson family of acrobats O. Assn. Convtn. March 8-9. 1904. W. J. Freaney, April —, 1904. B. D. Davis, 1035 16th St.,FORT WORTH, TEX.—8th Annual Fat Stock T. Fiske and Nellie McDonough, Edwin Keogh 123 D. Ohio St., Indianapolis. Ind.. Secy. Pres. Show. March 8-10, inclusive, 1904. and Dorothy Ballard, Taffary's performing WINONA LAKE. IND.— Young People's Chris- LAWRENCE. MASS.—Bench Show. March 1-2, dogs, Rae and Brosche, Billy Link, Conley and Man Union of the U. B. Church Convtn. June 1904. Albert Mitchell. 283 Essex St.., Secy. Klein, Lesorros, the Indian prima donna, and the 22-26. 1904. Rev. C. W. Brewbaker, 821 Cassll- MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Kennel Show. March 8- MISCELLANEOUS. bioscope, as a concluding number, made up an ly St., Canton, O., Secy. fl. 1904. HARTFORD, CONN.— Grand Bazaar. Foot attractive bill, one that compares favorably INDIAN TERRITORY. NEW BEDFORD. MASS.—Bay State Oo-Opera- Guard Armory. April 4-9. inclusive, 1004. with any offered at the Columbia the present tive Bench Show. -April 15-16, 1904. Chas. L. D. McLean. Chairman: Wm. Hooner, Secy. season. MUSKOGEE. I. T.— Knights Templar Grand W. Barney, Boston. Mass.: Geo. W. Lovell, JUNCTION CITY. KAN.—Tournament of the Lyceum (Heuck & Fennessy}. The Katzen-' Commandery Convtn. April 12, 1904. Jos. S. Ohas. Luce, New Bedford, Mass., Judges. Kansas State Sportsmen's Assn. May 3-5, in- jammer Kids is a pleasing and bright comedy, Mnrrow. Atoka. I. T., Secy. PITTSBURG. PA.—Dnquesne Kennel Club of clusive. 1904. E. L. Wetzig. Secy. and during the three acts many meritorious MTISKOGEE I. T. —Roya l Arch Masons Grand Western Pa. Show. March 2-5. 1904. NEW YORK. N. Y.—National Easter Flower specialties are introduced. Next week: Human Chapter Convtn. April 12, 1904. J. S. Mur- ROCHESTER, N. Y.—Rochester Kennel Club Fair. Mtrch 21-AprIl 2. incln

MILWAUKEE, WIS. genuine Hopf violin, in use for 45 years, in Academy—The Thanhouser Co. appeared ini good shape; 800 Spanish-American War curiosi- a nameless comedy, 15, and $25 was offered by ties, to trade for magic; also magic tables, Il- Manager Thanhouser for the best name. Th« lusions and s'ood ventriloquist figures and Punch. Firemen's Spring Jubilee | feature of the play is Miss Evelyn as a French PROF. C. RILEY, 211 S. Jefferson Ave., St. music hall dancer. She plays the part in a Louis, Mo. Elizabeth City, N.G., Apr, 11-16,1904 HENNEGAN&CO, "Frenchy" way. The name has not been se- QUEEN BESS, the great bucking donkey, to 8th, near Main, CINCINNATI. lected yet. Next: Mr. Potter from Texas. exchange for a 12-foot" side wall. ANDERSON Under the shade of the sheltering oaks hi the Crystal—Some interesting turns were given DOG AND POKY SHOW, Rochester, Ind. main streets, a Real, Free Street Fair under at matinee, 15. The Steiner Bros, did a good the auspices of Home Fire Co. Indorsed by Printing for Tent Shows, County turn on a horizontal bar; Field & Whaleu gave every councilman and citizen of a busy little a humorous sketch, and Kitty Stephens did PROFESSIONAL CARDS, city of 12,000 busy people and 50,000: friends, some very good dancing. Frank Gorth sang in twenty miles of the heart of the famous and Street Fairs, Parks, Etc. illustrated songs very well. Truck Farms of Virginia and North Carolina. Davidson—i-Mlle. Napoleon, witli Anna Held Melvin G. Winstock, For space and terms write or wire quick. Tell as the star, lias four acts. The production ATTORNEY AT LAW. Offices, 140 Nassau j'ust what you have in first letter. Time is lasted so long on the 18 that Joseph Hart and short. Address Carrie Be Mar, who are playing at the Bijou, St.', New York City. Mr. Wainstock gives were able to see the last act of the produc- special attention to all matters appertaining to Amusement Enterprises, Copyrights, Street W. S. L.AYTON, WANTED tion. Anna Held was good in the songs and dances in which she appeared. The comedy Carnivals, and is the agent for a number of Proprietor and Manager of The Layton Fire- work .is well taken care of by Joseph Herbert. attractive plays and vaudeville acts. works Manufacturing Co., Box 167, Ports- Knox Wilson, was good, but he has not as good mouth, Va., of course. Strong Baritone a chance to show what he can do as in The To double violin or organ; alto, to help hustle; Burgomaster. The play is one mass of beau- ATTENTION, DOCTORS & MED. PEOPLE performers with at least two acts. Those en- tiful scenery and handsome costumes, which A. B. CALL! gaged answer this or be subject to cancellation. as a spectacle make the play a success. There ILLTJSNIONIST. Per. address The Billboard. Why handle rocky goods, when 700 can han- Long season and sure money to sober and ra- are some very catchy tunes which make a hit. dle goods that will sell themselves? ELSO- liable people. Address E. G. SMITH'S COLOS- Bijou—Joseph Murphy, in Kerry Gow, 2, was IEIC BELTS from |1 per doi, to $48. . Large SAL SHOWS, Buckstown, Pa. greeted by a crowded house. Mr. Murphy DELL A HICKS variety to select from. showed that he has lost none of his .ability, Gome in handsome car- and the audience was well pleased. The com- ^Barytone 'Soloist, composer of the popular song, toons. ELEOTBIO IK- pany is a good one. Next: From Kags 1o "The Newsboy's Story," invites offers. No. 415 SOLES 8734o. pw 4oz. niches. W. 8th St., CINCINNATI, 0. ELECTRIC JAB*, 75c. Alhambra—Happy Hooligan, 21 got in as per doz,. On»-tkird Cheap if purchased at once. One 15-inch much trouble as in the comic supplements of MANAGERS AND AGE.UTUJ. cash required. HOT giiuge Engine; Six Cars, seating 24 Grown Peo- the Sunday papers. The large chorus is weil SPRINGS, suuranra ple; about 1,000 feet of rail; been used ouo trained -and wears some handsome costumes. SOAP, $2.10 per gnu. season; all in good shape. Will sell cheap or The scenery is very fine. * R$ I If A MF Season 1903-4. BUnager Illustrate,! price list, will play a good park on per cent. FRED «!• M! ill rVHnC A1 § Plelds. Minstrels. Lecture and Circular for 2c. stamp. Trial order MYERS, 1016 E. 15th St., Kansas City, Mo. Star—Bice & Barton are causing all sorts of Permanent address. The Billboard, Cincin- will convince. Largest Belt Mfgr. in U. S. excitement to crowded houses. The two nati O. Capacity 25.000 per day. Established 1878 farces are better than those which are usually THE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE CO. Inc., Burl- seen; the songs are well rendered and the infrton, Kansas. scenery is good. The olio is also well balanced. IRON SLOT WEIGHING SCALES A. T. BABNDT. Big money-makers. Price, each. S28.00. Worth $60.00. 1904 Jefferles Wooden Punching Ma- WANTED chines. Price, each, |25.00. Slot Picture Ma- LEXINGTON, KY.—Opera House (Charles GORDON SHEPPARD, rines, $18.00 each. They are beauties. No Scott, JVlgr.): The Chaperons, 17, were sup- postal cards answered. THE ROGERS UFO. ported by an excellent company. Witmark's SEASON OF 1904 ACOUSTICIAN AND CO.. 622 Locust St.. It. Louis, Mo. tuneful opera has lost none of its1 attractiveness and still continues to please; large house. Mr. THE WORLD'S BEST GUM. CHEW John Drew, in The Second in Command, 18, es- THEATRICAL ARCHITECT tablished the reputation of both In -this city. Lady Acts of All Descriptions SMITH WOOD'S The supporting company was well cast; .excel- Singers, Dancers, Five Haters, Club Swingers, Theatres, Opera Houses, lent business. Mr. Richard Mansfield, in Old Heidelberg, 20, was perfectly produced by an Contortionists, Strong Acts, Tattooed Toadies, Auditoriums Halls. Open Air Stages ...Red Rose Chewing Gum... artistic actor and star company; good business. Sister Teams, Electric Lady, Ladder of Swords, Best on earth Pepsin. In this gum trade mark Klaw & Erlanger's Ben Hur for four perform- and Casinos for Parks a Specialty. registered. Sold by all dealers. Manufactured ances, 22, staged in its entirety with an all etc. Also Two Turkish Magicians that can do by E. B. WOODS & CO., 3258 Monroe Street, star cast; capacity business. J. F. A. Sword Fighting and Gun Spinning. Barooty iiddress 805 Commercial TribuneBuilding, Toledo, 0. Brothers, Paul Goss, original Lora write. LEW CINCINNATI, OHIO. A PRESENT FOR YOU. A beautiful Scarf NICHOLS, Mgr. Side Show and Concert, Buck- SWAP COLUMN. Pin and a Punch and Judy Whistle given to skin Bill's Wild West Show, Fort Worth, Tex., any one sending name and address for our big Advertisements (for exchange) under this or core "Billboard." bargain catalogue. H. C. BUCHANAN & CO., hear! are published absolutely free of charge. Dept. Q, 53 Vesey St., New York. No for sale ads are admitted, however, no Merry-Go-Round Men, get your machine matter how cleverly they may be worded. Theatrical Car painted where it is and save freight. Ten years' NOTICE! experience at Armitage, Herschell Co., or if FINE OLD CREMONA VIOLIN, 1754, loud you wish to buy, can put you next to something tone and sound as a dollar; value $150, for a good. H. MILEHAM, 104 N. Niagara Street, large gramophone and horn with records. Ad- Showmen and Privilege People lonowanda, N. Y, s dress J. F. FKYMIRE, Warsaw, Ind. Please read my different ads. Good 75-foot Car, fifteen double berths, two staterooms, kitchen, dining room, observation III i j FREAK or Suitable Platform Show TWO STORY ELECTRIC ~ DISSOLVING in this " OJd Kellafele," and for STEREOPTICON, burners and rheostats; used wire or write me Immediately* room, Baker heater, steel tired wheels. Show W811 Tfifl Circus. D. H. CILLESPIE, Gars Stored, Bought and Sold. HICKS LO- three times, to trade for black tent. CHAS. as I have otber dates as good to II Ull IUU 395 Taylor Ave., Columbus, 0. F. ARTER, 313 Eighth St., Cairo, 111. follow. A corps of the best pro- COMOTIVE & CAK WORKS, Chicago, 111, MEXICAN SUITS, to exchange for Juggling moters hard at work, Insuring a or Balancing goods of any kind. Suits all In long and prosperous season. CLUB ROOfl & FAIR GROUND good order; color, red, green, yellow; blue vel- Yours tor success, with malice goods of every description; »!«o 100 vutottw vet goods. ALBERT MEREDITH, Wheeling, toward none and prosperity tor IN of Slot Machines. Send for catatoqu before W. Va., 186 18th Street, all. "BlfcME" W. S. I.AYTON, Marked Cards, buying. Adores* ^ THE CORBETT-JEFFRIES 1902 FIGHT PIC- Prop. & IWgr. Lnyton Fireworks OQDEN ft CO.. 90 So. Hfcbtoad St.. CHICAOO. TURES, in good condition; show seven rounds, Co., Box 167, Portsmouth, Va. Inks, Percentage Dice, 900 feet long, to trale for good, lively subjects. Watch for my. ad in Street Fair Edition Spindles, Strikers Drop H. F. RUNDEL, Tonawanda, N. Y. Cases and Games of all MARRIAGES, HA! HA! KGP7.- kinds. Finest Hold - out Baby Eaek and Shooting Gallery. PETER" SEFFEHINO, 1211 Vine St., Cincinnati, 0. A DOUBLE CASE ODELL TYPEWRITER to made, Send for Catalogue. exchange for best offer. PERCY S. EWING, J. James Mfg. Co., - Ft. Scott, Kan. Decatur, 111. SELLS AT SIGHT ! AN ADVERTISING- ELEPHANT. Made of sample. Special inducements to salesmen. Ad- rattan and covered with canvas painted in oil; WANTED dress WESTERN NURSERY CO., Lawrence, Kan. 7 feet long, 6^ feet In height; head, papier Show Printing mache; perfect model; eyes move; ears move; Stock Hangers, Posters and Cuts on hand (or also trunk rolls up; sole leather feet; in fact, advertising every branch of the Amusement HARRY DARLINGTON. the most perfect model ever built; can be car- Business. Send for Catalogue (D) of Dramatic ried by two men; weight, 47 Ibs.; head de- I Will Pay Gash MANAGES J. ft E. WALTEMT and Show Printing of all kinds; Catalogue (C) taches from body; body telescopes, packs close, For severa 1 Ferris Wheels. Must be in first- Fair and Carnival Printing; Catalogue (B) Bill to trade for anything of equal value. FRED. Posters, Commercial Posters. First-clasa print- A Thoroughbred Tramp MASON (RUBE). 426 Virginia Ave., Indian- class condition and cheap. Also want to buy ing of all kinds. apolis, Ind. good, serviceable Combination Baggage Cars, GREAT WESTERN PRINTING CO., ONE Al SECTIONAL, ALL MAPLE DOUBLE equipped for passenger service. No fancy WANTED BOWLING ALLEY, 36 balls, 4 sets regulation 513 Elm Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. and one set duck pins, back stops, pit pads, prices considered. ATTRACTIONS and Privileges blackboard, everything complete and in first class order, Brunswlck-Balke-Cjollendei* Com- FOB, SALE OR EXCHANGR—Wagon Fronts, To let for the BIG PAIR at Trumansburg, N. pany's make, to trade for a Parker mechanical Stake Wagons, Miniature Railways, Merry-Go- Y., Aug, 30-31 and Sept. 1-2, 1904. Premiums shooting gallery No. 6, with engine and piano. Bounds, etc. I f you mean business, address SANS SOUCI PARK, paid In 1903, $4,000.00. Address J. T. HOWE, W. S. CAREENING, Hambleton, W. Va. Supt, Privileges. 0. J. BUCKLIN, Monticello, Iowa. CHICAGO. TWO VENTRILIQUAL FIGURES, Dutch auco. HlhioU. bone. They are conceded by musicians, to &• to trade for 50-foot round top, with 30-foot Col. I. N Fisk, the beat. THANK HOLTOM, 70 E, Iladiwn middle piece, 10-foot side wall. LEVI HES- St., Chicago. TER, Missouri Valley, la. , Birmingham, Ala, WM, J.ONK & BRO. STANDARD B-FLAT ...WANTED... PERFORMERS—$1 gets the only guaranteed CORNET to exchange for an illustrated song Until March 1. 1904. To Buy—Ten to Twenty "TO MAKE GOOD," 18-Minute Burlesque Magic machine. CARL M. SENSEMAN, 141 W. Six- Act in the business. Complete, with Patter, teenth St., New York City. WANTED—Second Hand Acetylene Tank wd Second-hand Mutoscopes Instructions etc. Dollar back if it don't laake ONE PRINTING PRESS, HAND POWER, Burner. GORTON ONE DIME SHOW, Cleve- good. G. A, RICE, 4 Undarwood Sit., Autuxn, prints form 5^x8, with type and outfit; one land Ohio. C. W. PARKER, - Abilene, Kansas New York. single-barrel, breach-loading shotgun, 12 gauge; Mention" flit Siitbmrd" when answering ada. Mention "Tht BMboaird" wAen mawenngadt. The Laughing Mirrors V They get the Money at QL Light Rjunning Expense. We have the Correct Shapes at the Right Prices. FRAMED COMPLETE READY FOR DISPLAY. - CAN SHIP AT SHORT NOTICE. WRITE FOR. PARTICULARS. = INDIANA NOVELTY GLASS GO. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. FREE STREET FAIR UGUIUIURpflfnrrl , IliUInrii May 23rd to 28th WRIGHT - AMUSEMENT - COMPANY! Wright Amusement Co, Attractions, WANTED Privileges address: Shows and Attractions: FOR SEASON 1904—Opening at Kvansville, Ind., week of May 2, Dog, Pony and Monkey Circus; Refined Oriental Show, Ghost Show, Illusion Shaw; also can place Good Sister Team; Throe F. X, JOHNSON, H. W. WRIGHT, or Four Good, Refined Dancing Girls; also want Serpentine Dancer that can do Poses. Nothing BEDFORD, IND. EVANSVILLE, IND. Immoral wanted. Address H. W. WRIGHT, Evansville. Ind. LAKESIDE PARK, THE REAL WALTZ SONG FOR 1904. Syracuse, N. Y- Finest and Largest Lake Resort in Central New York "I Am In Love With You" Meritorious Words; Excellent Melody; Fine Harmony. OPEN-AIR THEATRE FOR RENT. Send your address with late program and stamp for One Hundred and Fifty Thousand to draw from, to rent Concessions of all kinds. Want-id Miniature Bailroad, Laughing Parlor, Glass Blower, Slot Machine Parlor, Ferris Wheel, Me- prof. copy. Ore. parts for stamps. nagerie, and all other attractions. Season opens May 28. Address HEADLINERS WILL DO WELL TO NOT OVERLOOK THIS J, L, CARROLO, Manager, - P, 0, Box 336, Syracuse, New York KENT NEWTON, Cleburne. Texas. WANTED QUICK £ I V I V hi I £ FOR THE John H. Sparks Shows. Billposters&Lithographers PERFORMERS in all branches of the Circus Business, Male and Female. Aerial Acts, Ground Acts. Two or Three Acrobatic Acts; in fact, any good acts suitable for a Fira,t- HIRED FOR Class, One-Ring Show. Those who have writ ten please write again, as nearly all my mail has been lost. CHAS. SPARKS, Manager, Lake Butler Fla March 7. White Springs, Fla March 8. Jasper, Fla March 9. Blackshear, Ga March JO. m BUFFALO BILL'S Wild West w P. S.—Can use First-Class Boss Oanvasmau. for England, will report to C. L. DEAN at Stoke-on-Trent Winter Quarters, on SATUR- POLAR BEARS DAY. APRIL 2nd. Those who are in the Young for Training. United States will report to W. H. GARD- NER. 25 West 34th Street, New York, on Big and Small Monkeys MARCH 25th, prepared to sail the next day to arrive End of March. Elephants, Tigers, Leopards, w ^F Antelopes and a number of other big animals. on the steamship Campania. LOUIS R.UHE. IAnirneJ Importer. 24 Grand Sir., NEW YORK. FOR M. L. CLARK'S WANTED A High Diver At Once WANTED QUICK COMBINED SHOWS. Strong Brother Act to fill in, Leap and Tumbling. Other acts write. Strong Tuba and Cor- For an engagement of four to six weeks. State all in first letter. Address net Players. Must be able to join on receipt of telegram. Show opens here March 7. Musicians address F. C. BROWN; all others, M. F. CLARK Alexandria La W. G. LYNCH, Prop. WANTED —RELIABL E PROFESSIONAL, making one-night stands to carry our line of ad METROPOLITAN THEATRE, . TAMPA, FLA. vertisins fans. Sold to Druggists, Shoe Den le rs, Hardware Men, General Merchandise Dealers, etc. Convenient to carry ; no trick to sell. T hre« dollars per day can easily be made by giv- ing the business a few hours each day. Write for proposition now. GEO. H. JUNG & CO., TO ORCHESTRA LEADERS. Cincinnati, 0. Read This,- — Galatea will take more money in "PHOEBIE'S DELIGHT" Harry— BURNS & HILTON— Lillian one week at a Park than all other shows will take the whole season. Price, $150, six weeks- March and Two-Step, by Win. Bolden. Send stamp for mailing. WEST PENN MUSIC PTJB. SINGING, SPARRING AND NOVELTY BAG more only. Send stamp for circulars. GHAS* CO., 1310 Webster Ave., Pittsburg, Fa. PUNCHING. WESTON, 138 Spruce St., Lawrence, Mass, Mention "TktBMtoard" wfcm oniwertnf «& UtnKon " Th» JWSHxwr*" «***» fuu*«ritu> <*if Mention "The SiUboard" «Ae» tntwering odt THE, BILLBOARD 19 YOU WANT AUTOMOBILE No. Peanut Greatest Attraction Roaster -OF THE KINI ,,, Yet Invented Our handsome catalogue is free and fully describes this machine. Also many other styles. Hand, Spring and Steam Power. Rotary Pop-Corn Poppers, Boasters and Poppers Combined, Ice1 Cream Freezers, Cab- Race Wheel, Cards, inets, Tubs. Steel and Pocrelain; Iron Dice ar.

Nebraska State Fair •1*111 Out fee returned if we fail. Any one sending WANTED To Circus and •ketch and description of any invention wifl FOR THE Lincoln, Aug. 26-Sept. 2, 1904 promptly receive our opinion free concerning August 26, 27, 28, Preparation Days. Fair the patentability of same. " How to Obtain a opens Monday, August 20. Officers: W. H. Carnival Managers. Patent" sent upon request. Patents secured Lexington Midsummer Fair & Carnival Mellor, President, Loup City; W. B. Ewing, through us advertised for sale at our expense. First Vice-President, Franklin: W. E. Galley, Patents taken out through us receive special (Colored.) Second Vice-President, Creighton; ffid Mclntyre, notice, without charge, in THE PATENT RECORD, Treasurer. Seward; R. W. Furnas, Secretary, At Liberty LEXINGTON, KY., Aug. 16 to 20, 1904. Brownville; S. C. Bassett, Supt. of Concessions. »n illustrated and widely circulated journal, Want to hear from first-class attractions of all Competent Railroad Contractor; Close General consulted by Manufacturers and Investors. kinds—Sensational Acts, Concessionists, etc. Grounds and Advertising, Gibbon. Board of Send for sample copy FREE. Address, Lexington Is the homo of Fairs, and this will Managers: C. H. Budge, Chairman, Lincoln; Contractor (especially strong on Licenses), or Peter Youngers, Jr., Geneva; J. B. Dinsmore, First-Class Carnival Promoter. N. B.—Am oc- be the Grandest and Biggest Amusement En- Button; H. L. Cook, St. Paul; G. W. Hervey, VICTOR J. EVANS & CO. terprise ever given in the South; will be lib- cupying front seat on "Water Wagon." Address (Patent Attorneys,) Omaha. erally advertised and carefully managed. Av- D. F. DAVIS, 1440 Fair Ave., Columbus, 0. ••••* Building, WASHINGTON, O. •. erage estimated attendance, 6,000 people daily. Opening Industrial Parade Tuesday, Aug. 16. Would like to hear from Dog, Monkey and FILittBJB* Pony Show. Address J, F. BUKTON, Secretary, OUT COIN 12 8. Mill St. WANTED JEWELRY. ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE Mule from famine Mexican rilm coin*, ill the metal Mnx cured oat And that large portion of it interested in with infinite patience from between advertising will find it much to their ad- ATTRACTIONS FOR UP- the letters and deiign, learinf the vantage to subscribe to "PLUBICITY," Something New coin bat a skeleton tracery in ftne the popular Eaglish monthly medium, for FOR rilrer lines. what Is transpiring amongst all kinds of TO-DAT,!||AriUSE- THIS FOB, composed of two ares, High Pitch Men and Fair People a ten and a twenty-fin cent British publicity seekers. The fact that MENT PARLOR. piece, is one of the most delicate and this popular journal is now subscribed for Pocket Detective, Great Flash and fast lel- beautiful pieces of jewelry imagina- in all parts of the world is good evidence ler. Fine to jam with scope or to sell straight ble PRICE ONLY il.OO. Siend of the capital value we represent it to be. for 15c. Streetmen have made $50 Saturdays Such as Gypsy Camp, Card Writer, Wire Work- for one to-day, You'll be delighted. with them. Send lOc. for sample, with full ers, Palmist, etc. We want those who have SPECIAL PRICES TO AGENTS 50 Cents Yearly. printed directions. Special prices by the gross. AND STREET MEN. Write to-day. Address THE R. D. CTOMINGS NOVELTY Swell Outfits only. Write now to get in on CHAS. ROS8, LAREDO. TEX. Morrison Advertising Agency, CO., No. 120-128 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. opening day. WONDERLAND, 23 W. Wash- (On the Mexican border.) ington St., Indianapolis, Ind. HULL, ENGLAND. Special Notice! WANTED All persons who desire information concern- WE, the undersigned, will sell at Public Auction, in the city of Watertown, Wis., on A MINIATURE RAILROAD, with over 2,500 Ing a gigantic theatrical and amusement ''en- March 18th, at 10 o'clock a. m., 1 Troupe of feet of track, Train Shed, Station, Engine, terprise, to be located at New York City, upon 12 well-trained Ponies; 12 'Beautiful Spotted Attractions for Bell's Three Cars, 15-inch gauge; located at a well- applying by letter or postal card to Melvln G. Ponies, from 52 to 58 inches in height, for known Park, about two and a half miles out parade purposes; 1 Span of Fancy Black Ponies; from city of 40,000 population on trolley line. Winstock, Attorney-at-Law; offices, 140 Nas- 1 Spotted Bucking Mule; 1 Band Wagon, Sun- Opera House Has been used about four months. Hold a five- sau Street, New York City, will be very, cheer- burst Wheels, for 12 people, with end' doors; year percentage privilege. Must foe sold at once fully and gladly informed as to the nature and can also be used for canvas wagon; 1 No. 2 OKMUUGEE, IND. T E R. for cash to close up partnership. If you mean Band Wagon; can also be used for wardrobe business, write for full particulars to ATLAS will be supplied with a prospectus of the pro- wagon; 1 Small Advance Wagon; 1 Large AMUSEMENT CO., Allentown, Pa. jected enterprise. Advance Wagon; 1 Comm^sary Wagon; 1 Population, 5,000; lighted oy Electricity; seat- Freak Wagon, used for exhibiting small horse ing capacity, 700. Best Show Town in Terri- BARGAINS IN SLOT MACHINES. C ARN I V AL. CO. or freak; no better one in the business; 1 tory. Now booking for Seasons 1904 and 1905. Ten Alexander Picture Machines, only $80.00 WANTED Tableau Wagon, Red Riding Hood and Wolf; for the lot. Also other bargains in Picture, ForG. A. R. Reunion 1 Tableau Wagon, Jack, the Giant Killer; Pole, Electric. Lifting and other machines. One Ger- AT SALT LICK, KENTUCKY. Stringer, Seat Jack, Property Wagons; 1 Tent man Piano Organ, with bell attachment; 20 80'with 40; 1 Tent 50 with 30; 1 Tent 20x30; tunes, only $25.00. One 20x*0 White Top; 110 One of the best locations in Kentucky, thirty- 1 Horse Tent, 28x42; 1 Army Book Stove; 8 side wall or side poles, only $15.00. One 9x27 four miles east of Lexington. A good company, Sets of Large Parade Pony Harnesses, Plumes, At Liberty Eilectrical Theatre Front, red and white, only ought to draw from 8,000 to 10,000 people. Trappings, Parade Suits, Coats, etc., etc. $8.00. VICTOR GRAYBILL, Norrisltown, Pa. Privileges of all kinds, for sale. Address RAT- Terms of sale, Cash. For further particulars LIFF BROS., Salt Lick, Ky. inquire at SEIBEL BROS., Watertown, Wis. After MsvrcH 6th MARGARET GEBEROTH, Character Comedies HEHSCHELL-SPILLMAN, 2-FIGURE MERRY. and Heavies. At Liberty For Parks. GO-SOUND, In goo* condition. 7o? Bale, Cheep, KING OF MONEY MAKERS to quick buyer. Also an 890 General fflectrlc Best moneymaker for Agents on top OTTO F. FECK, German Dialect Comedian WHO? WHY oftheearth. NEW ARTICLE, NEW and general business. Address 0, F, FECK, Motor. Gail or address TUB UtTEK-STATE PLAN. A household necessity that Durant, I, T. PARK AMUSEMENT 00,, Reading, Pa, sellsin the same territory over and over Harry—BURNS & HILTON—Lillian again.flO.OOOsoldinMinneapolis .Cost s NOVELTY SKETCH ARTISTS, 7 cents; sells for 25cents. People borrow Address General Delivery, W. Superior, Wis. CABINET PHOTOS money to buy it. MILLIONS WILL Opera-House Managers Send la year negative to print from. ot>« BE SOLO. Agent's outfit. 10 cents. photo to copy. Future Husband or Wife Pto- DOMESTIC MFQ CO., AT LIBERTY ton, white, black, risible or Invisible. M pet Desk< SO ) Minneapolis, Minn. 1,000. Send (or sample. WZNDT, Fhote. AN ALL-AROUND MAN, to handle stage; is Boonton. V. J. LUBIN MOVING PICTURE MACHINE alsb an Al Scenic Artist. Address STAGE STEAM MERR GO-ROUND. (Latest Model), Ten Films, Electric Burner, CARPENTER, Durant, I. T. Rheostat, Oalcium Jet, Screen, etc.; all com- Cost $3,200. for $1,000 cash. R. G. HUG, plete, ready for show; Stereopticon Attachment, 134 Halsted St.. Chicago, HI. Shooting Gallery Supplies $75 (cost $225 one week ago). Sent, privilege ef examination, on receipt of express charges. Harry—BURNS & HILTON—Lillian FOR SALE—One 80-foot Tent, Round Top; LATEST NOVELTIES. Write for Illustrated AMERICAN EXCHANGE, 630 Halsey St., SOCIETY ATHELETES, good condition; a bargain. For terms address Catalogue. WM. WUBFFLEDt, Hft, Brooklyn, K. Y. Address General Delivery, W. Superior, Wis. W, A. LONG, Hector, Ark._ > 208 N. Second St., Philadelphia, Ta. Mention "Th» Billboard" whm tmnetring mdt. Mention "ThrBima** MmUon "Tin Billboard" whin antvuring odd 20 THE BILLBOARJ&

HOMEWARD BOUND! THE TED E. Fa SUPERB i n s t r e I s. Every Feature, WANTED To date 20 states every Performer, for Season 1904-5 To date has traveled more miles, played to thoroughly toured with us at the be- Comedians, Vocalists, and there are three Musicians and Perfor- larger audiences, more, completing a ginning, still with mers. All specialties Broken more records, Road Season of for- and will be till received and expend- ty weeks, despite must be clean and up- ed more money than hostile predictions, close of season. to-"Pendulum Vibra- any other first season slanderous Reports, tion". Those engaged Minstrel Show in the the Boll Weevil, We knew what we will be for entire tour- History ot the world. Rain and Storm wantpH anH pn. DOC WADDEIX, REFINEMENT WdllieU dllU CIl- Business Hgr. ing period. Company The Universal Verdict: Our Watchword. gaged accord- must be intact from CLEAN AND HONEST. TED E. FAUST, ingly. Sole Owner. start to finish- Address G. D. CUNNINGHAM, Manager. En Route, care of THE BIL.UBOARD, Cincinnati, O. FAUST IS KING!

April 4th to 0th - VIRGINIA STATE! JUBILiKB. - 1 9 O 4 . and Spring Festival on the Historical old Casino Grounds by the James. Everything free; LIONEL LEGARE'S no gate, In honor of the Launching of the Battleship VIBGINIA. The State of Virginia has appropriated $5000 for this event. The Governor, his Staff and the entire State Militia will be here and 50.000 visitors. Special R. E. and Steamship Kates on all lines during the week of this event. The first Free Fastival ever held in Newport News. I want the Best! What New Mammoth Spiral Tower Exhibition have you for space and terms? Write or wire, tell just what you have in first letter as time has not contracted with any Carnival Co. for the Season of 1904, but will play is short and this a good one. Date April 4th to 9th inclusive, Address special engagements. W. S. LAYTON, Prop, and Blgr. of the Laylon Fireworks Mfg. CO., Box 167, PORTSMOUTH, VA. It it the Bigtrest, Most Versatile and Sensational Out-door Feature P. S. NothtneStrong. lOc. GAMES THE LIMIT. "Of Course". Attraction in the world. In the lost three years it has been the feature of a number of the most successful Carnivals in America, and during that time has played a number of return engagements. • , For full particulars address LIONEL LEG ARE, Permanent American Address : Cor. Market ami Park Aves., WEST BETHLEHbM, PA. N. B.—"The Billboard" of Feb. 6 contained an article in the Street Fair Notes stating High Diver - For Hire. that a certain Pacific Coast carnival aggregation included among its feature attractions FIVE FEET SIX INCHES TALL, DIVING FROM NINETY FOOT ILLUMINATED LADDERS Mons. Legare, Spiral Tower Act. Since that article appeared I have received a number of inquiries desiring to know if I had contracted with the carnival company, and have found It INTO PORTABLE BOX TANK, FOUR FEET DEEP, Well Broken to Carnival Work and difficult to convince people I am negotiating with that I 'have not. Endeavoring to profit Warranted not to Jade on Public and Draw Crowds. FIVE-COLOR, ONE-SHEET LITHOS. (without the goods) by assuming a name that another lias established a reputation with, and SPECIAL by Donaldson; 1904 Carnival Companies having a job to the detriment of the established reputation, is some degrees worse than robbery. Tbere is an unlimited supply of names, which all the more makes it a low-down, monk trick, that Address a sandbagger without sand would not stoop to. . ' ; MATT GAY, care of The Billboard. Supported by Miss Zella Leslie Mr, Sanford Dodge and a Talented Company. Presenting "Hamlet", "Lady of Lyons", "Don Ctesar de Bazon" and ^'Taming of the Shrew". Now en route for the west. Address as per route in THE BILLBOARD. The Scioto Valley Fair Go. : L.OOKS I_IKI ANOTHER BIG H I T CHILICOTHE. OHIO CC NAPPY LEE A Slow Drag by Joe Jordan. Free—Leaders send stamp for Orchestration. THE AGNEW August 23, 24, 25 and 26,1904. MUSIC PUBLISHING CO., Des Moines, la. " APRIL All Privilege People should write to F. Earl DeWeese, Secretary, for privileges of all 18th to 23rd descriptions for the Scioto Valley Fair, which promises to be the Best Attended and Most Old North State HOME JUBILEE. •*<> Successful of the Season. Would like to hear from persons giving free attractions. All privi- Rocky Mount, North Carolina, a busy railroad center in the heart of the best Jtarmin:** leges will be sold within a short time. belt of the old North State—a town of 7 000 "f ulation; county, 23,000. The phenomenal sticre^M of a two years' past insures a successful repeater, as it will be thoroughly advertised and dee- Address orated for this historical event, arid in ho^or of the Governor and other dignitaries w£to will be present at Jubilee and Free Street Fair. Write or wire quick for terms. Time is short S. EARL DE WEESE, Sec. Addross W. S. LAYTON, Proprietor and Manager Layton Fireworks Mfg. Co., Box 1G7, Ports- mouth, Va,, "of course." AN INVESTMENT THAT PAYS. Managers of Fairs or any Out-door Amusement that are looking for such an investment will HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD by engaging THE R.OSE FAMILY of JOLLY JESTERS, the World's Greatest Grotesque Comedy. Acrobats and Trick FOR. SALE! House Pantomime Artists. 7 Feature Acts. The Best What Is. Address Three Canvas White Tents, putJJ up" only COL. €. H. HOS13, Lock Box IS*a, ROC'HESTKR, IV. V. Three Times, not three season (new last season). One 25 ft. R. T., 10 ft. walls. ....THE LONDON....

One 35 ft. R. T., 10 ft. walls. w m One 65 ft. R. T., 10 ft. walls and MUSIC HALL Marque, 10x12 all poles and ropes. Is the recognized organ of Vaudeville Artists throughout the world, Americans visiting London will find a friendly wplr-omp at. 401 Strand. Tackle, Blocks, Bale Rings and Stakes all Second-Growth. Quartered Oak, Steel Banded on top and soaked in oil paint; all center poles half I slant, spliced with steel bands in center; all side poles steel banded WANTED. WANTED at top and gas pipe center plugs; ten lengths seats, jacks and stringers, To hear from Good Carnival Company. Have Fifty Foot Vestibule Car, the best Dogs and new and all well painted. One Riding Dog, Mare and Shetland Pony Monkeys in the world; Six Ponies. Write quick if you want a show that gets the money. well trained; One Trick Bucking Chasing Donkey; Pony weighs 504 Ibs. Carry Hand of Seven Pieces; no bum organ. Or will take good, live "partner and make Two-Car and Donkey weighs 502 Ibs. One Beautiful, High Jumping Greyhound, Show that will cot the inonoy H"-" Twr *' Styles Litho. Paper of all kinds, and everything One Magnificent High School Menage Horse, doing ten different steps, in- from sledge hammer to pass and check. Hare Three Free Fei.tnrs Acts. Or will go with clr- eluding Cake Walk, etc. We are sure to sell at very low figure. All ani- us :.s Side Show. Tell ,1ust what you want la first letter. OHAS. WOODFORD'S DOG AND mals are young and in finest condition. All can be seen at 150 CTTLVEH PONY SHOW. Falconer, N. Y. AVE., JERSEY CITY, N. J. Address C. L. EDWARDS, Manager Property, Sketches, Songs, Comedies, Dramas ISO Culver Ave., 9 ? JERSEY CITY, N. J. and every description ot theatrical work WRITTEN TO ORBEJl at LOWEST P. S.—No goods sent C. 0. D. No time for lenffthy correspondence. RATES. Only the best original -work furnished to professionals. Reference* Iby the hundred. Established 1879. Send fpr estimate. DAB UflTT DRAMATIC DUD Iff A I If AUTHOR, 806 Walnut Street, Philadelphia! Pa.

" The Billboard" when nntweringad* Mention " The BiUbocaA" when antuitring ad». Mention "The Billboard" whtnantvtrintadt Mcrtim "ffc Billboard" wke» answering ad* THE, BILLBOARD 21 FORTUNES MADE WANTED ATTRACTIONS Link-the-Link Puzzle BY BUYING AND OPERATING The Tonawanda

For the BEST PARK The link may be separated or joined IN THE SOUTH. 300,000 TO DRAW FROM. in a second by giving them the proper twist. Price by Mall, lOc. AGENTS Mechanical devices given preferences. Nothing too WANTED. Send lOc. for samples and terms, Just the thing for Streetmen big or too small if it is the best. Have three buildings for or Street Fairs. good things. Address S. B. CALL, 244 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Steam Riding Gallery P. 0. Box 60, Atlanta, Ga, MADE BY FOR BEAUTIFIED Armitage-Herschell Co. WANTED Fairview ParkWANTED Sale orLease 9 DAYTON, OHIO. 3 North Tonawanda, N. Y. HOTEL. SLEEPING. The Inventori and Original Manufacturer*. Proposals are being received for Park Features for the summer season at FAIRVIEW PARK, Dayton, 0. Only the BAGGAGE. STOCK Norfolk, Va. Best wanted, as the intentions are to make Fairview a AND FLAT CARS * Park second to none in the State. Bookings to close Indi&rva. C«vr Co. FLAG JUBILEE March 30th. If you have a good thing, write at once to In honor'of the dedication of the PERU, INDIANA. . JAMESTOWN EXPOSITION JOSEPH L BREEN, Mgr., People's Railway Co., Dayton, 0. MAY 9th~l4th, I9O4 Managers, for Open The President of the United States will turn over the first spade full of earth in honor of Time Write . . . this historical event. This will be the Biggest Event in the history of the South; 50,000 flags Wanted...... Wanted will be strung on the streets. You should write. This is all free. Address F OR T H E M. J. Creighton, W. S. LAYTON, Treasurer Opera House Asso- Proprietor and Manager Layton Fireworks Man- ufacturing Co., Box 167, PORTSMOUTH, VA. JOE. BERNSTEIN CARNIVAL CO. ciation, Hill City, Kansas. Of course. HOWS and ILLUSIONS of all kinds; nice Fronts, also Ferris Wheel, Free Circus Privileges to S Merry-go-round and other Amusements. Privileges of all kinds. Want Buttons of Every Description Sensational Acts for Free Attractions. High Dive, Slide for Life. Acrobatic, Good Companies. FOB CONVENTIONS Slack Wire, Animal and other Good Acts. New Sensational Features wanted GATHERINGS, SHOWS BIG ILLUSION We make them lu any Quantities at all times. Can use one more good promoter. We open in May in Kentucky Fill orders on short notice and and will keep going all season. Address all communidations beat any firm in the West OD FOR SALE SHOW rice. Special Designs to or- JOE. BERNSTEIN, Mgr., 322 Mohawk St., CHICAGO. Finest ever built. Trilby, the Flying Queen Ser. Let us hear from you. of the Sea, and the Statue that Turns to Life. Everything complete inside and outside, except St. Louis Button Co. ."gS the tent; $800 worth of new property for $300. Write for description. Managers and others contemplating putting out Ghost Shows com- ing season would do well to buy my Original New House plans, drawings, secret Instructions, and full New Dice, Cards, Inks, manuscripts and have it right. Don't experi- Spindles, Drop Cases, ment with dubs and lose your money. My Sporting Goods and Chit) ST. LOUIS WORLD'S FAIR SEASON. version is the only successful one. All others Room Furniture of Every are failures. Will treat you right. OAPT, Description. Send (or New W. D. AMENT, Peru, 111. Catalogue, WA N T E D D. Miller Mfg. Co. Cow Boys, Lady Riders, Ladies' Band. Long Season. "Work Storerooms" Lyceum Bldg., Kansas City, Mo. This Is a confec- Address GABRIEL BROS., 305 Wainwright Bid*.. St. Louis. tioners' machine for PATENTS guaranteed under $20,000 Bond. use in Show Win- The Keystone Law and Patent Co., 510 Bete dows, Store Rooms, Bldg., Philadelphia, wbicb is the only bonded Parks, Resorts, etc. Patent Agency in tbe world, offer to make a Clears more money guaranteed search of the Patent Office Records than investments re- (not merely their opinion) free of charge to quiring large capital readers of this Journal who wljl send a sketch, and extensive prep- model or description of their invention. TOey aration. will also give a certificate of patentability W. Z. LONG, which will be of great assistance to an In- ventor in raising capital. Patents procured and First-class Carnival Co. Springfield - - Ohio. sold on easy terms. S. S. WILLIAMSON, Pres. FOR THE Pop Corn Crisp Ma.ch.ines 9 RED MEN'S FAIR & CARNIVAL ASS'N (Inc.) St, Louis Calcium Light Co. WANTED 1 Established 1(78. Want nothing but the best. Write at once. Slot Machines, Like New Oxygen and Hydrogen Gas furnished la Unto Cheap Boulettes, $120; Duplexes, .$80; 20th for Stereoptlcoo and Moving Picture Machines Oenturys, $65; Ohicagoes, $50; Deweys, $40; All orders to any part of the United Statw J. E. SEXTON, Secretary, RICHMOND, KY. Owls, $15; Judges, $17; Liters, $10. All late filled promptly. 616 Elm Street, St. Louie pattern genuine Mills make. ADVANCE CY- Mo., V. 8. A. CLE & MACHINE CO., Sandusky, 0, Bookings will be received for Tent and Opera AND PERMANENT Cincinnati Calcium Light Co, C R A. E. TEMPLE OUR ADDRESS £ F* ORDERS FOR OXY.HYDROGEN GAS FILLED PROMPTLY. CITY BILLPOSTER. BI_UFF"TON., : : OHIO THE BILLBOARD Office: 108 W. 4lh St. Works: 120 Longworth St. Engravers-Ruby Glass WOULD LIKE TO RENT And Ivory Glass, decorated with Flowers and SMALL SPACE Shield, on which shield the name can be easll) On 50 Envelopes For 20c. On Pike at St. Louis World's Pair grounds for engraved. Other novelties. swell little outfit. Refined, straight business, AMERICAN GLASS SPECIALTY CO., POST PAID or would consider park. Address GOWANGO, Honaca, Pa, care of "The Billboard," Cincinnati, 0.

%tf Pushed monthly. For the THE CHURCH PRINTING CO. FOR SALE. Success of Its BUbHorfbaifl, Over 2,600 Feet Moving Picture Films in fine 'ONLY SCHEMES' Not a paid advertisement condition. Lot of new Dissolving Mechanical COPY R I G H T ED _ZT~^ allowed between Its cover, QENTLEnEN;-Enclose find 20c. Send me 50 Envelopes with my Honeat Bohemei, Clew Bfr Sets -of Stereoptlcon Slides and 150 Lantern a, Original Ideaa.PractloalFormulaB, Recipes. Great Opportunities, Adver- Slides of France. Everything for $45. Films •"-* ' - * " iswerDep't. ForbothaexeB. $100.001 n Prizes Permanent Address, care of The Billboard, Cincinnati, 0. SBVEN alone for $30. List for stamp. Address ateful readers. f2hjearlnadvftnce," "FILMS," care of 8032 North Tenth Street, DAYS from date my next stand will be Terre Haute, Ind, INVITE OFFERS from Pirst-Olass Carnival Company. Reynold's Electric Theatre, com- posed of Moving Pictures; Madie in her Elec- City- IN MARCH trical Spectacular Show and Silver Dances. Good Open Time JL Makes good. REYNOLDS, 308 Spring Street, Name- Hot Springs, Ark. WRITE PLAIN TO AVOID ERRORS. Vlncennes and Washington, Indiana. -3OO SONS SHEETS, $2.50 per 1000; Song Books, Wanted to Purchase Opera il.00 per 100; lots of 1000, $7.50. Samples lOc. Must be in good condition. OWOSSO OPERA 3ARTER BOOK CO., 311 S. Broadway, St. HOUSE CO., Owosso, Mich. CHURCH PRINTING CO,, 422 Elm Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, Louis. Mo, n Mention "The£Htfc«r4" when wmxringtub. Mention "The BiMboofd" whe» tmtwerwg ad* Mention "The Eittboard" when answering adt. Mmtim "Tkt mS>aes& wtat wtmringatb. n THE BILLBOARD THE SHAMROCKS ORIGINAL Don't Buy Till You Hear from Us For St. Patrick's Day, March 17 (ALL ORDERS 'RECEIVED BY 5:30 P. M. SHIPPED SAME DAY. plalrocks s!!k .^?I??. s.h.a.m: 9 Oc Per Gross Silk woven Shamrocks, with C HAV Everything in Watches, Jewelry, Notions, Flat 3 r«l German Patent celluloid rosea ...... Ware, Cutlery, Optical Goods & Novelties Per Gross Knife Boards. Gift Shows, Pish Ponds, Spindles, etc. supplied. Return Balls, Eosettes, Flag All goods Two Dozen on a display card, one BUTTON Oanes, Umbrellas, Spar and Pyrlte Goods, Aluminum Novelties, Soaps, Specialties for Razor gross in a box. Lots, Comb Lota, Shear Lots, Fountain Pen Outfits, Indelible Pencils. Full line Notions, W. If you want to be in the push, you will have B. W. Spoons. Combination Glass Cutter Knives, No. 1836 Memorandum Books. White Hand- to hurry with your orders. kerchiefs, etc. We are the cheapest house in the United Per Gross, - - 75 Cents States on Shamrocks. Write for Price List. THE H. B. CO., 106 Canal St. New York. SEND US YOUR ORDERS. JOS. F. BIL.Z, Acknowledged by all streetmen as the only perfect style of these buttons made. We do 322 South 16th St., OMAHA, NEB. not handle any cheap imitation. We quote a lower price on the "Original" style than others do on the imitation. , We have ample stock on hand; all orders Get Your Printing [from Us filled same day received. Our price always has been the lowest and always will be, even a.nd you -will a.lwa.ys ha.ve it on time! WANTED if we have to meet "Scalawag" goods In com- petition of price. If you want the genuine, the only place to • DWARF get them Is at To do Small Props, and Light Part. Salai Donaldson Litho, Co, $10.00. Prefer one that has little show < ,. N. SHURE CO. perience; one that can do falls or dance NEWPORT, KY, little. Address SHERMAN & DE FORE , NOTICE that we have the Largest Stock of Week Feb. 29, Grand, Indianapolis, In". the Best Selling Shamrocks in the market. —American's Greatest and Leading Printers of— Our prices we guarantee to be lower than any LITHOGRAPHS, POSTERS, HERALDS, PROGRAMS, house in the country quotes. We are the or- iginators of the "CLAY PIPE COMBINATION DATES, BANNERS, TICKETS AND CONTRACTS. St. Patrick's Day SHAMROCK." Get a trial order. They are fine seller*. 'I' * * * * * * * > E Q N S SHAMROCKS ALL NEWIN fV o c KCI R.CUS PAPER. ..Largest line in the United States. SOME- E THING NEW, Shamrocks from 75o, a gross N. SHURE GO. ALL NEW ,R ffi MENAGERIE PAPER up. Illustrated price list free. Complete sam- ple line 50 cents. One cent stamps taken. Wholesale Streetmen's Specialties, ALL NEWra,^ WILD WEST PAPER "H"H"*H3H3H|HjH3»H"!H^.SH*H.^^ The Newman Mfg. Co., CHICAGO, - ILLINOIS 81 Woodland Ave., Cleveland, Ohio We issue more New Designs annually for advertising a Tent Show than all other printers combined We have paper for : FOR SALE-RIG RARGAIM Suffolk, Va. A Complete Dog and Pony Show. Everything up to date and ready for the road. Ten Trained MINSTREL UNDER CANVAS. TEN NIGHTS UNDER CANVAS. Shetland Ponies, Three Riding Dogs (none bet- UNIFORMED RANK, K.of P. ter), Three Tents, Thirty Lengths Seats, Lights. REPERTOIRE UNDER CANVAS. UNCLE TOM UNDER CANVAS. Props., Ring Harness, etc. This show only on SPRING FESTIVAL, the road five weeks. Everything god as new. Get a.n ea.rly start Write for samples Reasons for selling, old age and poor health. May 2-7, 1904 on your PRINTING. and prices to-day. Write for particulars. W. J. CONNOR, M. D., Given by this popular society, which la excep- La Bette, Kan. tionally strong in this territory, insures a suc- Address: cess, as it Is their first attempt and the first carnival ever held in Suffolk endorsed by City Canada Frank's Railroad Shows Council and Citizens to a man, with streets WANTS CIRCUS PERFORMERS OF EVERY gaily decorated and no inclosnre. It must be a THE DONALDSON LITHO. CO. DESCRIPTION. A good sister team doing success. Write or wire quick. Address two or more circus acts; female contortionist NEWPORT, KY. and wire artist; good singing clown, canvas- W. 8. LAYTON, men, seat, light and propertyman; a good Proprietor and Manager Layton Fireworks Man- cook. All privileges to let; no fares advanced. ufacturing Co.. Box 167, PORTSMOUTH, VA. O^v. Address F. M. MYERS, Tipton Iowa. P. S.— Of course. I want to huy Ten Good, Red, Flashy Band Uniforms. Must be cheap for cash, WANTED WANTED WANTED — WANTED ...WANTED Attractions for Whitaker's An Operator for Knife Rack Mammoth Covered Pier H^shageiVs Park GIRL PREFERRED (THE CONEY ISLAND OF THE WEST.) Hill's Edisonia, Clear Lake, = Iowa FOUNTAIN SQUABE, CINCINNATI, 0. Twenty acres for Concessions of all kinds to let on percentage basis. THE BIGGEST SUMMER RESOET IN THE NORTHWEST. HIGH DIVERS, WIRE WALK- WANT ROLLER COASTER, LAUGHING GAL- \\7A1VT ER», BALLOON PEOPLE. We want parties VV V1 to build a Figure Eight Toboggan Slide like VV/^.1^ * LERY. FERRIS WHEEL, MINIATURE -^ ^ * WANTED one at Chutes Park, Chicago, will give big percentage. Concessions for rent. Merry- RAILROAD, ILLUSIONS, and other Legitimate Attractions. A SPECIALTY PEOPLE willing to play parts. Go-Hound, Shooting Galleries, Slot Machines, Chance of a Life-time. WHAT HAVE YOU GOT? Write at once. Also good Piano Player; Moving Picture people Popcorn Machines. Correspondence solicited write. Steady employment, commencing March for all kinds of attractions. Address ISAAC 14. Write to A. A. JACK, 737 Pine St., Port WKITAKER, Clear Lake, la, HASHAGEN'S AUDITORIUM, 2325 South Broadway, St., Louis, Mo, Huron, Mich. Dan Connors write. Largest Free Admlsslo 9 Park In the World's Fair City. DPEZ REMEDY Curt Benton Master Tom, 16 Write at once. Ticket if you need it. "THE i Give Bank Guarantee ,, The,, BIG DOINGS." Also two other talkers of CURES _ CURK NO PAY eloquence. Must be gentlemen. J. B. SWIFT, All Blood and Skin Diseases Baby Elma, 8 care of "The Billhoard." BLOOD Cured PERMANENTLY where DIVING everything else has failed, no Famous Meier Family. POISON matter how old or how bad. CHILDREN Baby Minnie, 6 Write for testimonials and THE PRESS. CUPPING BUREAU particulars. Lopez Remedy Co. SCIENTIFIC AQUATIC EXPERTS CINCINNATI, O. ' Dep't D. Wichita, Kan. Readers of newspapers and dealers In news- Open for propositions for season 1904. Tank or open water work. paper Information. Undertakes commissions We are Headquarters for Either as free Attraction or percentage show with good company. from business or professional people who w ant to keep posted on what Interests them in the CHEWING GUM and GUM public prints of the country. VENDING MACHINES Address THOS. J. Q. MEIER, in care of THE BILLBOARD. Offices at Boston, New York & Denver. WRITE US or Winter address: 1102 S. Alamo St., SAN ANTONIO, TEX. ZENO MFG. CO,, • Chicago, III. MAGNETIC TACK HAMMERS! BILL POSTERS just the thing for tacking tin and card board signs. Have the best boards Every distributor should have one. Prices, with WANTED THE JOHN CHAPMAN CO. and greatest locations double extension handle. 82 Inches long, each, 18.00; For FRANK ADAMS 'SOUTHERN SHOW, two triple extension handles, 42 Inches long, each, 92.50. or three good performers. Must do at least In Cincinnati and Suburbs. Telephone 2314. 17 Opera Place. Chapman's 3end the mnr,,iy with the order. None sent 0, O, D. two acts each; man and wife preferred. Also Bulletin Service. Contractors lor Bill-Posting throughout the United States. rhe Dona Idsoii L.itho Co., Newport, Ky. I want a good, common cook, three or four Cuba and Canada. Population: City, 325,902; 56 Suburban Towns, 79.OOO. canvasmen. I want people that are used to email show. Open here March 20. Alderson, Ind. Ter. For Stock Companies, for Repertoire Companies, for Amateurs STREET FAIRS • PRICE'S OPERA HOUSE, twenty-seven miles LARGEST ASSORTMENT IN THE WORLD. Books for Home Carnivals, Celebrations and Conventions—But- from Cincinnati, O., on Q. & O. R. R. Open Amusement, Negro Plays, Paper Scenery, MRS. JABLEY'S Wax tons and Novelties. 52 page Illustrated cata- "time Feb. 29 to March 20. Want good comedy PLAYS Works Catalogue Free! Free! Free! logue mailed free. ST. LOUIS BUTTON CO., company or medicine show. Answer at once. H. T._ PRICE, Mgr., Sherman, Ky, SAMUEL FRENCH, 15 West 22nd St., New York. St. Louis, Mo. " when annotringadt. tftnUon "Tht Billboard" when aniwtring «d«, 'The Billboard" wkttt ansmrtan a* "Tho Billboard" when (Havering a&, f tit

NOW BOOKING SUMMER PARK TIME! THE GREATEST OF ALL MUSICAL ORGANIZATIONS.71 Not the only Band touring, JUST THE BEST! ELLERY'S ROYAL ITALIAN BAND. 50 THE GREAT HALF-HUNDRED. V CHIAFFARELLI, Director. 50 Now playing in beautiful Chutes Park, Los Angeles, Gal., to RECORD BREAKING Crowds. STARTS ON TOUR AGAIN APRIL 18th, The Real DRAWING CARD for FIRST-GLASS PARKS. Reference: Any theatrical mannger In America; Helm's Park, Kansas City; City Park, Denver, Col.; Chutes Park, Los Angeles; Willow Grove Park, Philadelphia; Schutzen Park, Davenport, Iowa; Lake Harriet, Minneapolis, and many others. - 3 3 3 3 3 3 WHAT REAL. CRITICS SAY I "Hear ELLERY'S BAND and in five minutes all other bands are forgotten;" Los Angeles Times. "The kind of music I want to hear in Heaven;" Denver Post '-The GREATEST BAND that ever toured America;" Nashville Banner. "The ELLERY'S BAND has no equal;" St. Louis Post Dispatch. "Kansas City has gone Music Mad over ELLERY'S BAND;" Kansas City Star. "A wonderful Band and a wonderful Leader;" San Francisco Call. "Two thousand People yelled themselves hoarse when ELLERY'S BAND played the Luan Sextettes;" San Francisco Examiner. ^ *>• Address all communications to Staff for ( CHANNINO FLLEBY, Sole Mgr., DAN S. FISHBLL, Ass't Mgr. iELLERY'S BAND) ROUT. N, MAYER, Gen'l Agent. FRED. B. CROW, Business Mgr., Music Hall, ST. LOUIS, MOJ.

For Sale.. ..For Sale To the Professional I ONE 60-FOOT PULLMAN CAB, 6-WHEEL TRUCKS; 10 miniature cages, 5 table wag- CHURCH ons, 1 ticket wagan; finest ever built. All above is elaborately carved- and laid In gold. Two Gray hound racing chariots, two racing sulkies and horses for same, ball-bearing, pneumatic tire; twenty set pony harness, one cycle whirl; sixty head thoroughbred THE EDISON Shetland ponies, two 6Q-jet Gale lights; two 90-jet Kid lights, beacon light, complete cooking and dining outfit, bedding of ail kinds, stakes, poles, anything you may need in show business. Address PRINTING SIPE NEW SHOWS, Kokomo, Ind. UNIQUE Theatre Circuit Co. Can give twenty weeks' engagement to perform- ers who can make good. Write for dates, gtat- 422 Elm Street. lag open time and lowest salary first letter. All correspondence answered. Address Head- CINCINNATI. - - OHIO. quarters, EDISON UNiaUE THEATRE GO., Seattle, Wash.

WE WANT TO DO YOUR PRINTING WANTED We will do it quickly, cheaply and neatly for cash. For One-Ring Circus Look Here! To Start Out from Hibbing, Minn. Send us $7*50 &.nd a good photograph ADVANCE MAN, of good reputation, etc.; of yourself and we will engrave and pr in revolving ladder act party, trapezeman, bar- men sawdustmen, cian with, horses and ponies, band, circus performers, canvasmen, canvas 50O Letter Heauls boss. 0 ther attractions wanted. Good side show man, with capital, to take interest in side show. Enclose stamp for reply. Address 500 Envelopes all communications to 3, M, McCLAINE, Pro- prietor of McClaine's Eagle Parlor Circus, P. 200 Csxrds 0. Box No. 438, Hibbing, Minn, with your portrait on letter heads only a.nd handsomely ornamented and em- bellished. It will be stationery tha.t WANTED you will be proud of. DISTRIBUTOR Remember, however, that the cash Manager to handle distributors In New York City tuid vicinity immediately. 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