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T£>e**tric©a Weekly Volume XVII. No. 14. CINCINNATI—NEW YORK" CHICAGO April 8,1905.

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' DRAMATIC MINSTREL Byron N. Hulburd. of Hulburd's Wild /VAUDEVILLE West, called at this office last week while In BURLESQUE New York on business preparatory to his open- MUSIC OPERA ing In Chicago April 23. Mr. Hulburd bought part of the Buckskin Bill outfit and will use It this season. Fisher & Ryley's Florodora followed -•••-»• Fritzl Scheff Into the Broadway last week, with One of the first acts Jenny Jacobs the following people in the cast: Henry V. will take to London for her engagement will BROADWAY-GOSSIP, Donnelly, Cyril Scott. Joseph Phillips, Thos. he Madge Fox, known to all America as The A. Klerkan, Edward Gore, Geo. P. Smith, D. Flip Flap Girl. Miss Fox will open at the Pal- <'. M"tt, Jas. Hughes. Ralph Williams, Jack ace for one month. Her act will be managed Things Theatrical in the Metropolis, Standing, L. Hazcltlne. Philip Ryley, Maude by Max Hurt, Miss Fox's husband. and Bits of General Interest Lambert, Lllile Collins, Harriet Merrit, Sally Lomas. Llllle Lawton, Madeline Anderton, Discussed on the Rialto. Jennie Bolger. Maud Crosslaud, Maggie Taylor, Mrs. Leslie Carter is in her fifth Elsa Ryan. Gertrude Douglas, Elsa Reinhart, month In the new Belasco play Adrea, and on Gladys Lockwood. Almeda Ragan, Kathleen A|iril 5 reaches her one hundredth performance Business keeps up during the Lenten Dealey, and Adole Richie. The play has not In New York. This is a very long run for a season. The popular attractions are playing been changed since Its run at the Casino, three tragedy. Mrs. Carter continues to turn away to good business generally. seasons ago, except in the instance of one people almost regularly. The secret of her Richard Mansfield is crowding the New Ams- song which has been added, entitled. I Wish I success lies in the excellence of her perform- terdam at every performance, while the Music Could Win a Millionaire, sung by Miss Richie. ance and the exquisite staging which has been Master at the Bijou, the College Widow at tbe The Sextet continues to be a popular feature. given to the production by Mr. Belasco. Garden, and several others are selling out in A glance at tbe cast shows that several of the advance and standing them up at every evening original players have been retained, and from performance. Considering the report of bad the first weeks engagement it Is evident that David Warfleld goes happily on at business out of town, the condition In New Florodora is still a winner. the Bijou, packing the little playhouse to the York is rather remarkable, though essentially doors. Tbe Music Master is a wonderful play, it is a case of survival* of the fittest. wonderfully played. It is chaste and elevating She will star shortly In a new play, entitled The Girl That Looks Like Me, under tbe man- Business at the Barnum & Bailey In its theme, and delightful In its blending of agement of Jake Rosenthal. Show in Madison Square Garden continues up pathos and comedy. In this role David War- Virginia Harned In The Lady Shore to the top notch. The advance sale Is usually field is a revelation. The character is unique, opened at the Hudson last week. The play is heavy and tbe night houses are uniformly the situations are neither strained nor extrava- PRIMA DONNA BURNED by Mrs. Vance Thompson and Lena R. Smith. packed, drawing somewhat from tbe matinee gant, and tbe plot moves smoothly on with The following people are in the cast: Robert attendance, which is not in proportion. It is every day Incidents for Its back ground. It Miss Ethel Tillson was badly burned Loralne, John Blair, Suzette Corrlgan, Dry no doubt safe to say that the show bas never stands out distinct from plays of a flimsy char- while playing the Bastable Theatre, Diamond, Fred Erie, Edward Nawson, William drawn snch enormous crowds to the Garden. acter. Syracuse, N. Y., March 25. While Temple, John Wallace, William Donelll, Daniel Notwithstanding the several sensational and making a change of costume in her Jarrett, George Soul Spencer, William L. death-defying acts, there have been no serious dressing room her flimsy picture hat Branscombe, Charles H. Crosby, James T. Ayer, accidents. Each of the AnclllottI Brothers, who Ignace Paderewski is promoting a caught fire from a. gas Jet. In attempt- P. N. Norris, Walter F. Scott, James Archer. respectively Loop the Loop and Leap the Chasm benefit performance for Mme. Helena Modjeska ing to extinguish the blaze her dress Robert Hayden, Andrew MacKenzle, Ernest simultaneously, has had a fall or two, none which will be held at the Metropolitan Opera also caught fire and the upper part of Mandevllle, William Strong. Thomas Wilson, of u liiuli. however, has been of a serious House May 4. The promulgation of Pad- Miss Tillson's body was enveloped in Mr. Edmunds, Mr. Smyth, Alice Hoover, Mabel nature sufficient to put him out of tbe bill envskl's plan, showing as it does that Mme. flames. Manager Hurtig heard her Dixie, Alice Coburn, Jane Gordon, Jane Lloyd, for more than one performance. Modjeska is in need of a benefit, comes as a Elizabeth Brock, Edna Perkins, Betsey DePuy, great surprise. From her American tour Mme. cries and rushing into her room threw Margaret Coghlan, Miss Harkln, Wlnona Den- Modjeska has derived a fortune, bnt she has his coat around the woman thus saving nlson, Miss Anstruther, Miss Anderson and Chas. A. Taylor has won his case in lately received extravagant offers for her ap- her from horrible injury or death. Miss Virginia Harned. the Supreme Court which gives him possession pearance in vaudeville, but she has steadfastly Tillson was taken to a hospital where The play has to do with Lady Jane Shore, of all his plays. Including Tbe White Tigress refused and remained In retirement for the her injuries were pronounced not favorite of the Duke of Gloucester, afterward of Japan, Tracked Around The World, Held for past year. Mme. Sembric has been requested dangerous. Richard III. of England. Wre have another by Paderewski to take part in the performance, Richard III. in New York Just now, personated and as she had contemplated sailing for Europe THE HUMAN LANTERN by Richard Mansfield at the New Amsterdam, JOHN E. DOWLING May 2, her .plans will have to be changed If but the Richard of John Blair in The Lady she consents to appear at the Metropolitan Shore Is very different in conception. He is May 4. A new act In vaudeville which prom- made tbe victim of disappointed love. He is ises to be a feature was produced for not innately bad as all our other Richards have the first time on any stage, March 27, been, and Mr. Blair succeeded In making his Coney Island was the scene of much at the Casino Theatre, Fall River, Interpretation very convincing. The play is well activity last Sunday. Taking advantage of the Mass. It is the Idea and property of sustained in interest barring a couple of scenes warm Sunday weather great crowds filled the the Thearle-Buckley Agency of New in which the dialogue is somewhat long drawn trains and surged along Surf avenue and the York, and Interestingly illustrates a out. Miss Harned's work is perhaps the best Ileach. filling the dance halls and patronizing number of scientific facts. A snow she has ever done, while her company, which the riding schemes. Luna Park and Dreamland storm Is made upon the stage from is extensive and Includes several able people, have not yet opened and will remain closed atmosphere, a number of radium ex- Is well selected and excellently rehearsed. E. until May, hut the sire of tbe crowd on Surf hibits are shown, besides exhibitions H. Sotbern's masterful touch Is perceptible avenue, Sunday, indicates that the people are in wireless telegraphy and the manu- in some of the situations, and while the play anxious for the season to open. Dreamland facture of iron from sand. The exhi- strains history to the utmost, there is a sup- and Luna Park Is each undergoing remodeling bition is pronounced a big success. pression of romanticism that lends it an air that amounts practically to reconstruction. The Helen Hahn, formerly of the Piff, Faff of fidelity. architectural plans and layout of both resorts Pouf Co., and Prof. M. M. Bailey were will be radically changed to avoid the monotony -•-»» the operators. of two seasons of similarity. It Is going to be Richard Mansfield, perhaps, never a big season st Coney. had a more successful New York engagement BENNETT REMEMBERED than he is now enjoying; at the same time he never succeeded better In pleasing New York Henry W. Savage's Prince of Pilsen Clarence Bennett, of the firm of Gor- andlences. The repertoire includes all his is back on Broadway. It opened at the New don & Bennett, became the recipient greatest successes, each of which has its cllen- York Theatre April S and gives promise of of a handsome gold embossed Masonic telle of admirers that serves to fill tbe New duplicating Its earlier success in New York. watch charm at Decatur, 111. The Amsterdam nightly. Mr. Mansfield Is at the At popular prices It is bound to attract big golden charm was given by the stage acme of bis art, the zenith of bis fame. His attendance. Its fame has gone abroad and the hands of Powers Theatre as a token conceptions are all original and his personations floating population of New York is sufficient of their affection for the manager of manifest results of profound study and keen alone to nil the New York Theatre throughout The Holy City. Mr. Bennett has been insight. His characters are all true. We are the engagement. The company, though not the in Decatur all winter preparing for not often permitted to enjoy such work as he original one. Is well selected, while Arthur new attractions for his firm. He took does In Beau Brummel, Richard III., Dr. Jekyl Donaldson the original "Prince'* continues In the role of John The Baptist during and Mr. Hyde, Ivan, the Terrible, and Baron the role, and Miss Louise Willis, who created the Decatur engagement of The Holy Cheverial. The only wonder is that he is not the part of the Widow In London, will be City and made a pronounced hit. in for a longer run Instead of terminating bis retained. Jess Dandy, Almyra Forrest, Jean- engagement next week. Mr. Jno. E. Dowllng, whose features appear nette Bageard and Ivan Anderson are also of herewith, is manager of the Dowllng Theatre, Logansport, Ind., and is possibly the youngest the originals who will be seen at the New York. CALLAHAN PROMOTED theatrical manager In tbe state, being liut The premiere week of first-class thirty-one years of age. Starting In the humble •S. P. Callahan, manager of the opera straight vaudeville at the Colonial proved that capacity of stage-door tender at the age of ten, The College Widow is In Its twenty- house, Holyoke, Mass., until the new Mr. Dowllng has clung to the theatre, serving in ninth week at the Garden Theatre. During all the change was salutary. The business, which every capacity, thoroughly familiarizing himself management took possession Jan. 1, has not been by any means excellent, is grad- with every detail of successful playhouse man- this time it has played to capacity houses, sold has been promoted to the position of ually Improving, and if the standard of the agement. His untiring efforts have been amply out several weeks In advance. Though it has general manager of all the theatres performance is kept up there Is no doubt that rewarded by the splendid patronage accorded not been officially announced as a fact. It Is controlled by P. F. Shea & Co. Mr. Attractions playing the I>owllng Theatre, which quite probable that the attraction will open the house will be among the popnlar ones in Includes the best bookings on the road. Mr. Callahan opened his office in New York the city. Dowllng enjoys the warmest friendship of a host at this house again next season. April 1. He is a lawyer of consider- of theatrical managers and players. Previous able talent and is a valuable addition to the opening of the present season tbe theatre Preparations for the benefit perform- was redecorated, seating capacity Increased, new A letter from Ira Toube, general to the managerial field. formance of the Actors' Society for tbe purpose asbestos curtain hung and every provision added agent of the Mundy Carnival Co., announces of raising funds for a new building are going to make the Dowllng a thoroughly modern and fireproof theatre. that things are going nicely with the show ROYAL THEATRE REOPENED on apace. Several eminent stars have volun- which is booked up to the middle of July. teered their services and are preparing sketches for the performance that takes place Tuesday Ransom. Escaped From The Harem, and others. After having been closed for almost afternoon. April 11. The new location bas These plays have been turned over to Bellows Miss Odette Tyler will play the a year the Royal Theatre at Berlin. been decided upon and will occupy two buildings & Gregory, who will place them on royalty vaudeville houses for a limited season in Rosena Germany, opened March 21 with a pa- west of the one occupied by tbe Lambs Club for tbe author. Volkes plays. Her new play, the Red Carna- triotic drama, entitled Prince Heinrich In West Forty-fourth street. As the lease on tion, which she produced at the Yorkvllle two Von Homburg. The entire audience the building will not expire for two years, The management of the American weeks ago, is undergoing some changes and were the emperor's guests, including this time will be taken up In remodeling tbe Theatre bave shown considerable tact and di- will be used by her next season as a starring members of the cabinet, the diplomatic new property which is to t>e bought with the plomacy in booking Jas. Corbett last week and vehicle in which she will open at one of the corps and the highest military and funds derived from the benefit. Jas. Jeffries this week. Both attractions have Broadway houses. CLYDE PHILLIPS. naval officers. Xlie Billboard

Trnll.' and as he passes over the 'Bridge of The Bombardment of Port Arthur, controlled center of which Is n large flat clearing of fifty Nations' he must run the gauntlet of all the by them, Is to be placed In ten parks this year. acres. There are also twenty springs bulibling' shows and concessionaires. The new and gigantic exhibition. Around The \vitli mineral water, which feed as many brooks "Am I Interested in any of the pay attrac- World In Eighty Seconds, Is also owned by Blocked with trout. The park N >lttmteil hut tions? Well, I am very deeply interested In Things Theatrical North and Wes them. Mr. Daniels tells us that he Is Import- live minutes ride from tin- i-en'cr ot Elgin several. I RUI associated with Mr. George ing two hundred rattan hampers from Hong mxl only forty milrs t'rnm t'lileago. Kxrursions from a Chicago Point of View. .labour, 'The Barmim of Street Fair Managers.' Kong, China, which will be given away with ufll In- run frniii Chicago on the Northwestern- Mr. Jabour is slated for General Manager of sets of Sllko scenery. These will save excess It. It. anil Ilic .\iin.ra ami l-:l.'.-l 11.-. There will Chicago was the recipient of a vlsi Bolosse Kllralfy's Carnival of Venice, The rlmrges. Mr. Daniels leaves for New York, be an ant<> station Tor Clilrauo Amu Clubs. last week from that veteran Journalist, show French Cafe, Congress of Trained Wild Animals, May 1, to open a large studio In that city. man and playwright, Geo. L. Hutchln, of Port Gay Paree, Galveston Flood, Philippine Exhibit, They are getting out a large catalogue of papier land. Ore. He was a caller at The Billboari etc., etc. mac-he goods containing over two hundred half Ollie Mack, formerly of Murray and office, where he is welcome guest. Mr. Hutchln "Unless all signs fail, this Lewis and Clnrk tone illustrations. The new transparent sceu- Mack, Is spending several days in Chicago. was returning from. New York, where he hn centennial celebration will be both an artistic «•]>, (ilnslne, which looks like glass but is not. Owing to the dissolution of the tlnn lie is un- been perfecting arrangements for a Broad wnj and a financial success. If our Investment does Is the latest idea of these progressive studios. decided Just what he will do the coming the- production of his great romantic and blbllca not make $100.000 above all expenditures, I atrical season, although he has several things- play, .Tndnrnel. or The Babylonian Captivity will be the most mistaken prophet that ever under consideration. Mr. Wright Lorlmer, the powerful young acto came down the 'Trail.' " Bensley, the novelty foot juggler, and -»•<- Helen Tronville, soprano, closed a successful who has muilt' a tremendous hit In David, The H. Antonio D'Arcy.representing Hur- Shepherd King, and is under a five years' con An amusement enterprise has been season with the Nevlus-Tanner Co. at Mattoon, 111., March 25. tig & Seamon in the active manam-ment of the tract with W. A. Brady, will probably ata completed by the American Vending Machine miisinil farce. Me, Him and I, has dramatized in Judarael and give It the most elaborate Co., Chicago, a concern operating numerous his original poem, The Face Upon The Floor, and gorgeous production ever known in the penny parlors throughout the country. Their Word reaches us from St. Louis that and Is now negotiating for its production next metropolis. Judarael Is said, by New Yorl penny arcade is specially constructed for amuse- F. C. Talbott Is building a new theatre in that season. He has had several Battering offers (jrltlcs, to be one of the most powerful dramas ment and carnival companies on the road, and city on Sixth street near Market, to be devoted from prominent managers, Mr. D'Arcy has a known to the modern stage. gifted pen and Is the author of Concharez. The Mr. Hutchin is a versatile genius. He bas Old, Old Story, Charley Wong, and Paul Kou- Just completed the libretto and' lyrics of a var's Dream, among other poetic gems. comic opera that Jefferson De Angells wishes E. H. MACOY We are in receipt of an Interesting letter to produce while Fantana Is still in the zenith from William E. Vogt, treasurer of the Mc- of its glory. This musical creation has been Caddon Great International Shows, written from christened The Grand Nazar, or The Poet of New York Just prior to his sailing on the Shalimar. It is an original idyl, and in i steamer Vaderland, for Antwerp, Saturday, musical comedy manner tells of the barbari March 22. He declares the McCaddon Circu* splendor of the gorgeous wedding train tha outfit to be the finest he has ever seen, and escorted Princess Lalla Rookh from Delhi to anticipates a very successful tour abroad. Mr. the Vale of Cashmere. The comedy Is devoid Vogt's connection In the treasury department of horse play, while Its humor is pure, Infectious of nearly all of the larger circuses, including and exhilarating, and you do not require a map that of the Rlngllng Brothers, with whom he compass, square and monkey wrench to under was Identified for seven seasons and the Barnum stand it. The masic was written by Mr & Bailey Shows five seasons, covers a wide Frances Riehter, a blind boy of eighteen years period. His familiarity with foreign moneys Mr. Rlchter Is a piano virtuoso, an orchestra and his four years' experience in Europe, hand- leader and a wonderful composer. ling the crowds with the Barnum & Bailey Shows, will come In good stead In his present In a pleasant chat with Mr. Hutchin position, and his many friends in America will he said: "The Lewis and Clark Centenlal Ex wish him all sorts of success and prosperity position at Portland this year, from June 1 on the other side. to Oct 15, will be the greatest and most sue cessful little fair ever held on the American George B. Beckley has been engaged continent. Portland will have not only the as manager of the Sells & Downs advertising cream of the St. Louis exhibits, but what Is car No. 1, and Harry W. Lake will manage Infinitely greater and grander, it will have a No. 2 car. W. S. Hosklns will look after the vast region surrounding It that eclipses any local contracting, while H. B. Potter will offi- World's Fair ever made by human band. IN ciate as special agent and excursion manager. scenery Is matchless, and varies from snow- capped peaks that are eternal glaciers, to ocean beaches and translucent rivers whose rocky bot- Perry P. Harris Informs me he Is no tom the llqulfaclent robes caress. The Rockies longer connected with the Redmond. Harris ft and the Cascade ranges have no equal for Redmond Troupe, having Joined with Heitt and scenic grandeur. Tens and tens of thousands McCreary In an act which will be known as are coming from the middle west and the effete The Oliver Troupe of Tight Wire Artists. Many east to see the Oregon country and incidentally new and original tricks will be introduced. The to visit the Fair. Its success Is assured beyond new combination has the best wlsiies of The cavil. It Is the first International Fair ever Billboard. held west of the Rocky Mountains under the patronage of the United States Government. F. B. Snow was in Chicago several "This World's Fair Is to celebrate the one days last week arranging some of the details hundredth anniversary of the exploration of the for exhibiting Ex-President Lincoln's private Oregon country by Captain Merrlweatber Lewis car and some of the Interior furnishings, as well and William Clark, and planned by President as numerous relics pertaining to the martyred Thomas Jefferson. The so-called Oregon coun- president. Aside from the interesting and in- try was a vast region, formerly comprising structive features of the exhibit, enjoyable en- what Is now known as the states of Washing- tertainment will be offered on the car. ton, Oregon, Idaho and parts of Mont mm and Wyoming. This valuable territory is the only acquisition ever made by the United States Miss Maude Norwood, a pupil of Prof. Ridge's professional stage school, is a wonder- through the divine right of discovery. fully clever little artist. She will finish the "The railroads, those subtle arteries of trade, rest of the season with the Four Cohan's Run- well know that every man, woman and child gained as an actual settler is annually worth ning For Office Co. hundreds of dollars through the shipment of This gentleman Is widely known in all branches of the amusement business. At the products, are anxious to induce the better ele- jresent time he Is president of the National Printing and Engraving Co., of Chicago. Mr. George B. Donavin and Co., of Co- ment of the overcrowded east to cast their lot Maeoy has had a wide and varied experience He was born in Cambridge, Vt., May 4, lumbus, Ohio, are offering to the circus pro- where the cornucopia of plenty hangs resplen- 1857, and moved with ills parents to Ottumwa, la., In 1865. At the age of seventeen he was fession three most essential articles of equip- dent on the harvest moon. Low excursion rates engaged by Sam Gladstone, general manager of G. G. Grady's World Famous Circus and ment, viz.: a sanitary toilet, a cooking range Free Balloon Show to erect billboards In opposition to the W. W. Cole Show. This was the will prevail, for this fair Is the affair of the beginning of his circus career. After conducting the billpostlng plant in Ottumwa for one and a portable laundry, all of which have been all powerful captains of transportation. year he leased the I*ewla Opera House and successfully managed It for three years. Then adopted by the Carl Hagenbeck Shows. This "The attractiveness of the Lewis and Clark he leased the Capital City Theatre In DCS Moines and sold his billpostlng interests to is indeed an age of progress and innovation, Exposition lies not alone in the Fair itself, but B. P. Sutton, now of Butte, Mont. Here he remained for two years. Prosperity then In- id modern time and money saving devices are duced the young manager to start on the road, where for several years he handled the fol- in the great pleasure and delight of a Journey lowing well-known successes: The Silver King, McCabe & Young's Minstrels, Ole Olson, and fast doing away with many inconveniences through nature's Wonderland, The Paradise of Turkish Bath. In 1800 he settled down In Chicago and became Identified with the Na- which have formerly harassed the traveling America. 'Where rolls the Oregon' rolls a tional Printing Co. Shortly after he leased the Bijou Theatre, Academy of Music, Alhiim- showmen, making their lot far from a bed of ira and Columbus Theatres. It will interest billposters to know that the genial Mac bandied myriad of attractions, entrancing as the seven a push cart and a nine-Inch brush during his first eighteen month's experience at Ottumwa. roses. From our rather extended experience In wonders of the world. The Bite of the exposi- the circus field, fully aware of the many dis- tion Is one of great beauty. It Is a scene advantages that have to be overcome on the of hill and dale and lake and woody hillocks. road, we are led to believe that a sanitary toilet The wealth of roses that mark the landscape onslsts of fifty of the latest penny machines, to continuous vaudeville and scheduled to open will be hailed by circus managers generally; architecture will eclipse anything of Its char- ncludlng European novelties which. In all, will about August IB. The house will be known as and are free to predict, that before another sea- acter ever seen before. The air will be heavily aake a fine penny entertainment. The well the Talbott Theatre, and will have a seating son has come and gone the device will form laden with the perfumes of bowers and the nown firm of Sullivan & Eagle, of Peru, Ind., capacity of 1,250. Work on it bas been under a part of the equipment of the major portion of breath of Arabia will be omnipresent; and then, lave constructed for them a special wagon way for a month. all traveling organizations. To managers of as the voluptuous strains of music from the o carry this outfit complete. This new enter- shows playing extended engagements In the great bands swell across the night—who wouldn't rise has been attempted several times In a Nearly all of the Chicago theatres larger cities, the toilet will solve a problem mall way, and proved highly successful as a want to see Portland? will pnt on summer productions. that has vexed their minds for many years. "Yes," said Mr. Hntchln, "the main group eal entertainment and a money getter. In The stewards of cook tents will find much to taking this venture complete, the parlor will of buildings are practically completed and Chas. Hayes, who has been advance favor in s. range which can be easily trans- their exhibits are now being installed. These e placed In a tent twenty by fifty feet with representative for David llarum during the ported, while a portable laundry should prove ight foot side walls open on all sides, and will attractions are The Palaces of Agriculture, winter season, was In Chicago last week, hav- a valuable adjunct to any traveling circus com- ontaln mutoscopes or moving picture machines, European Exhibits, Liberal Arts, Oriental Ex- ing closed with that organization to take up pany. As an evidence that circus managers ifters, punching bags. automatic guessing hibits, Forestry, Mines and Metallurgy, Fine his work with the Barnum & Bailey Show. He are ever ready to Install modern inventions, Arts, Machinery, Electricity and Transportation. 'ales, name plate, fortune tellers, lung testers, left for New York March 30. we may cite the example of Rlngllng Brothers trength machines, electric grip testers, and In addition iv these main buildings nearly every In adopting an adding machine as a part of lany other up-to-date mechanical novelties, state in the Union will be represented by its their ticket wagon equipment. The saving of 'his penny arcade will be under the direction Trout Park, formerly known as the own building and exhibits. time Is most essential In circus business, so it f Mr. Frank Colgrove, who Is an acknowledged National Park of Elgin, 111., will be opened "The Government has erected a magnificent Is only fair to presume that manufacturers uthorlty on mechanical amusement devices. this season by Messrs. Cooke & Carpenter. This structure on Government Island In Guild's Lake. park Is one of the most beautiful natural picnic who can offer devices which will save time, The building and exhibit represents millions resorts in America. It consists of a hundred as well as money, will find a ready market of dollars. To reach this Island with Its many The Daniels' Scenic Studios are busy and fifty acres of woodland bordering on Fox for their wares In the profession. rare attractions the visitor must 'Hit the mlldlng twenty scenes for different Old Mills. river, with hills, valleys and dells. In the WARREN A. PATRICK. I lie* Billboard

STAGE WORK IS ENDED 10, at Bluney's Theatre. Baltimore, Md.. In- time. Sufficient gujinuitees have been given to tioned as 11 candidate for mayor of his home aiiirm-Hte her seiisuti In t'hiis. E. Blaney's new Insure tiie financial success of this novel scheme. city for a third term. piece entitled. My Tom-boy Girl. Emil Honegger, the one-legged acro- The Imperial Stock Co. has opened Frank Woodward, secretary of the bat who broke his knee cap while per- Juanita of San Juan is the name of 11 tiMi weeks' engagement at the Empire Opera Woodward & r.uruess Amusement CM., the well- a new play of California life recently produced House, Sun Antonio. Tex., after which they will known western theiitrl* al firm. Is 111 at tils forming at the Empire Theatre, In- in San Fram-lsco. The cast Includes: J. II. j.lay |inrk dates. The roster Includes Col. Geo.home In Kansas* t'lty. Mo. dianapolis, Ind., Is slowly recovering Gllmour. Frank MiicVli-nrs, Kobert Elliott, John II. Hamilton, manager: A. J. Francis, business I). O'llarn. George S. Christie. Elsie Esmond, The cover for the program of the under skilled treatment at the Deacon- iiianairt'r; Clyde J. Mt-'Caslin, treasurer; David Washington Then I re. II;iy Cil.v. Mich.. Is a ess hospital, though the physliMans say Margaret MeClyn and Eleanor Gordon. A. lleilman, representative: Frank C. Thomp- son, director: J. Harry Harris, stage manager; s:iui|tlc of wall paper used by n loeal firm. It that the man will never be able to re- The eleven hundred real dramatic Harry Joseph, master of properties: A. J. makes a nice rover mid Is lit Intel ive. sume his stage work. editors In America all are Joyful over the pros- lieet of receiving news from London this sum- Kra !ifis. Harry Joseph, Clyde J. MfCaslin. John Percy G. Williams, who has obtained Sutherland. John F. Smith. Hosallnd Verctie, control of the Auditorium :'t Seventh avenue mer. That letter that Mr. McConnell is going Carrie I.. Hamilton. Gay Woodl.v, Belle McGee, HACKETT AN ACTOR-MANAGER to distribute broadcast from the seat of sum- and One Hundred and Twenty-sixth street. New mer drama may cause many a black eye among Greii'hen Elgin. Russell Wuodly and the Woodly York, will open tiie house next fall under the the eleven hundred who scramble for It. SIsllTS. name of Tiie Allmmbrn. James K. Hackett signed contracts Miss Grace Barber, the versatile The roster of the Cassie Stanley Co. The Lyceum Theatre at Des Moines, with Frank McKee, March 3, whereby understudy to Charlotte Walker, en route with is as follows: Chas. It. Burns, manager; Geo. la., has been leased by Fred Buchanan, man- the former gentleman will furnish at- Jas. K. Hackett's Fortunes of The King Co., Hechm, stage manager: Edwin McCombs, trans- ager of Bijou and Ingersoll parks nt Des Motnes. tractions at the Savoy Theatre, New successfully assumed the role of Flora Norton portation: Geo. E. West, properties; Mme. who \\ill convert the house Into a vaudeville In The Lighthouse by The Sea at Kansas City, RelK-r. Mine. Martina, May Hughes, E. Walter, theatre next season. York, after October 1 next. Mr. Hack- May Kenber, Georgia Ames. Gertie Mayo. Alma Mo., during the engagement of the two com- A bill is now pending before the Min- ett will open at the theatre about Octo- panies there. Only one rehearsal was allowed Heed. Carrie Stanley, Viola Bay, Alga Lester, Mildred Warren. Ray Kent, Jos. Keegan, Jos. nesota legislature providing that every theatre ber 1, in the Walls of Jericho, by Miss Barber before appearing and she made In the state bo equipped with nu asitestos cur- a hit In tiie lengthy role. Dempsey. Ed. McCombs. Geo. E. Reece, Clar- Alfred Sutro, which has been playing ence Reher. Master Walter Burns and Em- tain. Managers In the small cities and towns this season In London. Later Mary The Woodward Stock Co. will begin peror, the dramatic dog. They report big busi- are fighting the measure. Mannerlng will play at the house un- Its annual engagement at the Auditorium, Kan- ness. Carrie Stanley will next season appear The contract for the erection of the der her husband's management. Mr. sas City. Mo.. April 9. Roster: Eva Lang, In A Gambler's Wife with Master Walter Burns new German Theatre In Philadelphia 1ms been Mary II111, Maude Neil, Jane Evans, Lulu Mc- In a leading role. awarded to A. Raymond RafT. anil work lias Hackett hs a number of plays by ('unnell. Ixmlse Lester, Nettle Douglas, \V11- been started. It IB hoped that the building will American and foreign authors which lord lllackmore. Harry Long, James Fulton, ENGAGEMENTS. be finished by September. The contract price he will have presented here by com- Mark Fenton. Guy Woodward. I*ou!s Morrison. is $150,000. panies under his control. It Is said Bruillee Martin, Reginald Darker, Frank Beals. The Rice Family of Musicians joined Harry Wllmot and Frank Meyer. the Vernon Stock Co. at Gloversvllle, N. Y., The Consolidated Amusement Co., of that he will be the first actor-manager March 20. which S. Morton Conn Is president, on March since Lester Wallack to control the George Klimt and Frank Gazzolo '_•:{ secured leases on the large opera houses In will be associated as equal partners next season John Reynolds, tuba and double bass, Victoria and Vancouver, B. C., and will open time of a Broadway theatre for his and will exploit the following theatrical enter- and J. L. Roll, trap drummer, have been en- them up as vaudeville houses April 10. Their own productions. , prises: Two On The Bridge at Midnight Co.'s; gaged by Park's Big Stock Co. seating capacity Is 1,200. Big Hearted Jim, and a new play now in preparation, as yet unnamed. In which Alma Harry Moore, doing specialties with Manager A. B. Hunkins has moved CHARLES BORNHAUPT Hearn will be featured. They will make their the Cook-Church Stock Co., writes that he has from WInona to Austin. Minn., and will take headquarters In Chicago. Mr. Klimt reports been re-engaged with the same company for charge of the palace Music Hall In the latter the present season as a most profitable one. next season. place. The hall will be remodeled into an (See First Page.) opera house, with a seating capacity of 750. One of the younger vaudeville managers who The old house having l>een closed a year ago, has recently come into prominence Is Mr. Chas. the new structure will be Austin's only place Bornhaupt. whose likeness appears on the title of amusement. page of this Issue. Mr. Bornbaupt has achieved OFFICE OF TBE CLEVELAND THEATRE such a reputation as an Importer of foreign Manager William Gilrnan of the novelties and an exporter of leading American Grand Opera House, Rochester, Pa., writes that feature acts, that be has been named "The be will close his engagement as manager of International Agent." During his last trip to that house to accept a position as special agent Europe, the past autumn, he arranged for the of the Campbell Brothers Shows. Manager ap|>earnnce In America for a number of European Gilman says that through his hard personal productions which have since appeared, with ctTorts and his billing the house like a circus tlit' Invariable result of creating a sensation. he has made the theatre a paying proposition. Every new act for which Mr. Bornbaupt stands The new Grand Theatre at Owens- sponsor sets a new mark in the vaudeville world boro, Ky., built by Messrs. Pedley and Burch to which managers and performers may aspire. at a cost of $50,000. opened Its doors to the Among the novel features which have ap- public April 0. It is a ground floor theatre with peared here In the past few months under his a seating capacity of 1500. stage 40x72 feet, direction may be mentioned Paul Spadoni. whose proscenium opening 30x35 feet. Owensboro Is wonderful juggling was the sensation of Ham- a city of 20.000 population, and is said to be inersteln's Victoria Roof Garden during the a first-class theatrical city. The Perley Opera summer of HKH, and who has since appeared In Co. opened the house with the Girl and The a number oJ the larger cities of the country; Bandit. Pewltt, the Mysterious Face, of which much bns been written; Phoroso, another mystic sen- Contracts were signed March 24 by sation; the I'atty Brothers and many others. the Auditorium Co. of Lynn. Mans., with the The Famous Kaufman Troupe of Bicyclists, Fuller Claflin Theatre Building Company, operat- under Mr. Bornhaupt's management, are now ing as the Department of Architecture of the appearing throughout the European capitals with New York Theatrical Stock Exchange, 1440 great success, as well as many other American Ilroadway, for the erection, finishing, furnish- acts. Mr. Bornhanpt has pleasant quarters in ing and equipping of a new theatre to be de- the St. James building, where many prom- i-ii to vaudeville and stock company Interests. inent managers and performers are always to The theatre will be managed by Harry Katzes. be found. proprietor of the Jere McAuliffe Stock Co.. and will be built on property adjoining the Grand Central Hotel in Lynn. It Is stated that the DRAMATIC. then ire will be first class In every particular, It is now Grandma Langtry, and architecturally. It will be a ground-floor house congratulations galore. with a balcony and gallery, and a combined seating capacity of 1,200. It Is understood William J. Jefferson is planning to that the contract for the construction of the spend the summer In Europe. building Includes everything necessary to pre- Mr. Harry Lacy will be a feature in pare the theatre for the opening performance, the coming tour of Mildred and Rouclere. which has been set for the last week in August. Work upon the excavations has already begun. A correspondent writes to know why Kunipatkln's route, subject to change, Is not The above picture shows a corner of the Cleveland Theatre. The gentlemen in the top MUSICAL. In The Billboard. row are Wiii. A. Burke, advertising agent; E. M. King, assistant treasurer, and Mike Manton, Manager Killmar reports good bi'.sl- press agent for Hearts Adrift. In the hot torn row. Louis Bixler, manager; A. B. Colnon, The Four Shannons are featuring ness for the Hunt Stock Co. The show closes treasurer, and Fred Busey, manager of Dangers of Working Girls. Fred Busey assures his Good-bye. Sis and say it Is the best march song in July, making a season of ninety-eight weeks. ni:iuy friends that appearances are against him. they ever used. Geo. L. Keefe of Way Down East Co. A big revival of Robin Hood is sug- will have a big production of Darkness and gested as the proper vehicle for the proposed Dawn at Revere Beach, Boston, Mass., this Harry A. Dubois writes: I am doing Laura Burt, formerly leading -wo- Barnabee benefit. season. fine business during Lent and am busy booking man with Sir Henry Irving in Dante, has been IDT two companies for next season. I open Mr. Jas. Hagons, of Coshocton, Ohio, engaged by Frank Keenan to appear In A Pas- has signed as leader of band and orchestra with Mr. Geo. Clancey, formerly of His May 8 at Snginaw and Bay City, Mich., with sion In a Suburb. Better Half Co.. has purchased The Man Be- two stock companies, where we play all sum- the Swallow & Markel Floating Palace Co. hind Co. He will retain Mr. Nye as leading mer. One company will be headed by Miss Misses Nana and Margaret Montague At Roanoke, Va., the male members man and play summer resorts. Verna May and the other by Kendal Weston. and Miss Amelia Milton Joined the Liberty played a game of baseball with a local team for My repertoire shown will again carry uniformed Belles Co. at Findlay, Ohio. The engagement the benefit of charity. About $40 was realized. Rehearsals have started for The hands and orchestras, next season, and play a was secured through the Cincinnati Theatrical Great Adventurer, the play written for Thomas lot of old territory that we played this season. Agency. Both Indiana and New York have K. Shea by Cbannlng Pollock, which the actor recently passed a law prohibiting the use of Is to produce In Philadelphia Easter Monday. David Clifford and Al. Stevens, hav- school books which contains mutilated versions ing Just closed a very successful season of PLAYHOUSES. of the Star Spangled Banner. Mrs. Patrick Campbell is to play an thirty-five weeks with the Jule Walters Side- engagement in New York before leaving for Seats for the proposed new opera Be on the look-out for the big sum- tracked Co., are busily engaged In organizing house at Goshen, Ind., are going rapidly at England. She has purchased a play called their Cincinnati Stock Co. for a spring and sum- $10 per. mer hit by Jack Drlslane and Theodore Morse, Jenny, which has no relation to Zangwlll's mer tour, opening April 24 and playing Ohio, I'm Going to Meet Birdie To-NIght. Extra Jinny. Indiana and Michigan. They will carry eighteen The Holyoke (Mass.) Opera House topic verses by Bob Nolan. Lew A. Johnson, business manager people Including an orchestra of elx pieces. will probably he open all summer as the home Ireland's Own Band reports a season of The Lighthouse By The Sea Co., reports busi- Contracts have been signed with a Boston of a stock company. of unabated prosperity under the able manage- ness as being excellent throughout the season. Ladles' Orchestra, Alnsworth Arnold and Miss Manager O. F. Lenz has put up a ment of Burton Calver. It will play Proctor's The company is very proud of Its record, no Ruble Ogle. new advertising curtain In the Harris Opera New York theatres before closing. June 1, for reverses having been encountered. Nat. C. Goodwin started on his sup- House at Petersburg, 111. a return to Dublin. Sam S. Shubert has obtained the plementary season March 27, which will con- Reports are to the effect that Wood- D. L. Don, the comedian, has as- American rights of a new play entitled The tinue until June 24. The tour la under the ward & Burgess are planning to erect an $80,- sumed the principal role In The Royal Chef, Jury of Fate, by C. M. S. McLellan, the author direction of George Appleton, with Emll Aker- 000 theatre In Topeka, Kan. which is to run nil summer at the Boston The- of Leah Kleschna. The new play will have its mlller acting as business manager. Three plays atre, Boston. Mr. Don succeeds Dwve Lewis, first production early next season. will be produced on this tnur: The Usurper, Manager H. H. Cate of Johnson's who will make his appearance in a new piece. The Otlded Fool and An American Citizen. The Opera House. Anita, la., mourns the death of Following is the roster of the Ly- complete scenic outfit for each play Is carried. his father, March 14. at Anita. During the run from Rochester to ceum Comedy Co.: Al. S. Evans. G. Ed. Naftz- requiring three baggage cars. A private oar Toledo some one ransacked the trunks of the ger. Geo. Lanshau. Will W. Sterling, Arthur for Mr. Goodwin and a Pullman for the com- Plans have been filed for the erec- Piff, Paff, Pouf Co. and destroyed many of the Savldge, Baxter Newton, Don Bestor, Walter pany will make the train so large that It will tion of a new vaudeville theatre at Paterson, costumes. Some quick work by Manager Siivldgc, Marlon March, Effle Hunter and Vivian be run as a special for the rest of the season. N. J., to cost from $100,000 to $150.000. Michaels enabled the show to go on at Toledo. Naftzger. Beginning the early part of this Jules Hurtig was entertained last Miss Esther E. Osborn, a well-known Harry Smart, business manager for month. Manager N. Lawrence of the Madison week at Toledo. Ohio, by Manager Shapiro of Minneapolis lady, recently made her debut as William and Joseph Jefferson, Jr.. in The Rivals, Square Theatre will Inaugurate a series of the Hurtlg & Seamon playhouse. The Empire. Marguerite in Faust at the Royal Theatre in reports big business through Iowa. Next season fl.vlne matinees In cities within a radius of one Akron and Canton, Ohio, are each to Stockholm. She Is the daughter of Capt. James the company opens at Norfolk. Va., Sept. 18, hundred miles of New York, thereby following have a new theatre before next season opens. Osborn of Minneapolis, and a very promising for a tonr of the Sonth. Their time Is prac- a vogue that holds extensively In England. They will be on a circuit with Youngstown. soprano. tically booked. These matinees will be given Mondays, Thurs- Robert B. Hyde is manager of the The new instrumental hit, Hand- M. Armand Bour. a Paris manager, days and Fridays, and will In no wise Interfere some Harry, by Fred W. Hager, writer of with the regular performances at the Madison Family Theatre. Gloversvllle. N. Y., instead of Is testing ills stock of about seven hundred F. M. Kattenstrath as previously announced. Laughing Water, Is now being featured by all new plays by organizing weekly matinee re- Square Theatre. The entire company and scen- the well known bands and orchestras through- hearsals, at which time the most promising ery used In the production will be carried by Bell's Opera House at Swainsboro, out the country. Sousa's band reports great will be produced at his theatre. All who wish means of special service to cities along the Ga.. Is a new and up-to-da te playhouse In a success with s&me on tour in England. will be admitted free of charge. lines of the New York, New Haven & Hartford town of 1.500 people, all tbeatregoing. Geo. Railroad, and the New York Central, the mat- H. Bell Is manager. A Sprig O' Shillalah, the new Irish Lottie Williams, who has delighted inees to be given at one o'clock, which will Intermezzo, by the writer of A Bit O' Blarney *''e theatregolng public with her splendid pro- allow ample time for the return to New York, Manager Geo. I. Oilman of the Wls- has the distinction of being the only nmnl^r duction of Only A Shop Girl, will, on April where the curtain will go up at the regular ner Opera House, Eldora, la., Is being men- programmed at Barnum & Bailey's Circus at Tire Billboard

Madison Square Garden. It surely will sur- soon afterward being appointed advertising March 23, at St. Mary's hospital. Green Bay, pass. In Bales, J. Fred. Helf's previous effort- agent. For twenty years he has been with that \\"i>.. and It Is announced that there is little MISS RUTH BURNETT company In various capacities, never losing a hopes of her recovery. Happy Jappy Soldier Man is gain- week from any cause. Messrs. Donnelly and Ing in popularity every day for two reasons: Hatfleld have ample capital for their enterprise, Miss Emma Blewitt, formerly of Del- First, Iwcause it Is a taking little song; second, of which they are sole owners and managers. main and Blewitt, writes us that she Is now l»e«iuse some of the best singers on the vaude- Al. G. Field will book the company and direct booking independent dates on her way to the ville stage have placed it on their repertoires. Lewis and Chirk Exposition, where she will till a the enterprise for two years, beginning July 1, summer's engagement. Among them may l>e mentioned Kddle Sluion, I'.tU.V Carrie Reynolds, James Beall, Grace King, A d d i s o n and Livingston passed Surah Kdwards and the Howard Sisters. through Cincinnati last week on their way to All records of advance seat sales for VAUDEVILLE. Parkersburg, W. Va., to Join Swallow & 8 musical attraction in the Northwest were Eugene Henry, "the minstrel boy," Mnrkle's Floating Palace, and incidentally re- smashed by the reservations of Parsifal on writes that he is meeting with big success In newed acquaintances at The Billboard. M.H-. h '2.1 at Minneapolis, Every seat In the the South. big auditorium was sold two weeks In advance Leslie T. Downey writes that he fin- of the opening, and the engagement holds the A minstrel show in vaudeville is ished his thirty-fifth consecutive week In Stock- record In the northwest, as It nearly equaled promised hy the Thearle-Buckley Agency of ton, Cal., playing at the Unique Theatre for New York for the coming season. fourteen weeks and the rest of the time at the the New York sale for the same production a Novelty. He will he east about June 1. year ago. Caldwell and Caldwell have com- The popular singing and dancing pleted their new comedy musical act, and are Dane Claudius, formerly of the well booked over the western houses. riaudius and Corbln team, banjoist, will In the comedian Mr. Harry Brown, made an Immense future he associated with Miss Melody Scarlet. hit recently at Keeney's Theatre, Brooklyn, Farmer Jones and his musical won- They will be known as Claudius and Scarlet, singing his own songs, entitled Shame On You, ders scored a big hit at the T'nhjue Theatre, and will probably be favorably heard of shortly. Put Ain't The Kind Of Grub I've Been Getting Kau Claire, Win., week of March 20. Pmvn Home, and Dinner Hells. Mr. Itrown's Vaudeville at popular prices is to successes as a composer is assured by the above Chas. and Tillie Selles are now mak- !«• given a three weeks' trial at the Park The- tilts which he has written. Published by Jos. ing a hit over the Bijou Circuit In their new atre, Krle, Pa., beginning April 10. The the- \V. Stern & Co. German dialect comedy nketch, Fritz and Lena. atre is on the Rein Circuit, and if patronage The new song, Nellie Dean, by Herman J. Shrewsberry, manager of warrants It the engagement will continue all Gerard and Armstrong, bids fair to outrival Us the Shrewsberry & Ross Vaudeville Co., was summer with weekly changes In the perform- sister song. Sweet Adeline, having already been In Cincinnati last week engaging people for hi* ance. placed on the re|>ertolres of many of the leading company. Frank Minor, of the team of Minor vocalists, among whom may be mentioned the Josef Yarrick is going to give the and Galbreth, now making n big hit in vaude- celebrated Symphony Quartet, William Daly, parks a good entertainment this summer with ville, was a caller at The Billboard office during Harry Keene. R. I. Walker, Will O. Johnson, his Magic Kettle. He Is adding new stunts to ills visit among friends In Cincinnati last week. Harry Hemenway, Macle Parker, the Bunce his act. I!*- reports having met with much success In Brothers and others. I heir new and original creation entitled, An Up- Mr. Geo. Edgerton, of the Edgertons, to-l>ate Swindle. The following ballads, published by electrical aerial artists, was sent to the Presby- ('has. K. Harris, are now some of the season's terian hospital. March 23, to be operated upon Mr. and Mrs. John B. Wright, who greatest successes: I'm Trying So Hard to For- for appendicitis. ojtened upon the Kohl & Castle Circuit at the get You, Down In The Vale of Shenandoah, Olympic, Chicago, March 20, announce that they The above picture Is an exact likeness of MlM Why Don't They Play With Me, Farewell, Chas. Williams, comedy musical tre getting things In shape for the launching Ruth Burnett, the star of the Ruth Burnett Sucet heart Miiy. Sweet Maid Divine, Just a comedian, writes that he Is taking a two weeks' of their vaudeville show under canvas this sum- Stock Co. under the management of Ed. Weyer- <>leam of Heaven In Her Kyes. I've Got My rest at his home In St. I,ouls, Mo., after a very mer. They will carry about fifteen people, Bon. MlsB linnirt t Is considered by all man- Fingers Crossed. Von Can't Touch Me, Waltzing successful engagement. opening at Olyphant, Pa., about June 15. agers and the public to l>e one of the best soubrettes in repertoire. She has a pleasing With The (tlrl You Love. I'm Going to Leave If any of Mr. West's friends will take the You, Coint- Takf a Trip In My Airship, Good- The Boston Post recently contained personality, besides being an excellent singer Initiative The Billboard will he glad to sub- the following: Moving to the feature which and dancer. Miss Burnett will next season bye, My Lud.v Love, Nobody But You, and It scribe to mid help to raise a fund to secure htm M.-iki-s Me Think of Home Sweet Home. belongs more strictly to the field of variety, have some very stunning gou'its, now t>elng im- a new trial or a rehearing, Julie Uackay stands forth pre-eminent. Miss ported, which will no doubt be a revelation to Geo. Cohan's Little Johnny Jones Co. On account of the death of Miss Mackay, since her sojourn In Europe, has round- the cities in which she will play next season. received a go«Ml deal of advertising during Its Marguerite Nicholas, the team of Nicholas and ed In figure as well as In voice, in each case i-iigiiCement at the Grand Opera House, Cleve- Kelly have canceled «11 dates In Colorado. Misa advantageously. Yesterday he sang Pal of land. Ohio, through the efforts of Mr. Harry Nicholas Is a sister of "Jolly Joe" Nicholas. Mine, and three other ballads appropriate to never a mortal wound until It became mortal Kline, business representative of the then t re. her remarkably deep and sonorous voice. She through the germs tetanus, and that it was lie got fifty men. uniformed them and attached Fields and Hanson, musical come- was heartily recalled several times. through the carelessness of the doctors that a card to the back of each saying, that Little dians, announce that they are under contract the man died. Another witness testified that Johnny Jones was the attraction at the Grand. for a twelve weeks' engagement over the Gor- For the first time in several years the man assaulted me and tried to take the These men then formed a street cleaning brig- man circuit of parks, commencing June 26. a revival of Joseph Jefferson's famous and fav- orite playlet. The Cricket on The Hearth, will gun away from me and that I did not assault ade and swept the main streets of the city. It The Altons. equilibrists, opened at him- But for all that I am here doing a twenty- was a big advertisement and people lined up be given by the Thearle-Buckley Agency of year sentence. My friends made me up between along the sidewalks as if they were looking for the Bon Ton Theatre. Salt Lake City. March New York. Manager Buckley has secured for 20. with all of Young's theatres and the Lyric tills production as the star Mr. George Oner, five and six hundred dollars, of which I received •A Kin-mini & Bailey parade. to follow. They report their act Is going big. $100. and the actor who had the balance Is for many years with the Iloyt forces as come- missing. Now if you and your paper could The McFadden Flats Co. will ter- Cora Miskel is playing toward the dian, Mr. Percy I'hmkitt, as Tackieton. who minate Its regular season about May 1, and was one of the actors who played with Joseph help me gather together from my friends and undergo a process of transformation and en- east after a successful engagement of twenty others who are willing to contribute. It would weeks In the west and northwest. She plays Jefferson, Miss Marion Shirley of the Way Down help me. for with $150 I could get out of nere, larging for Its summer campaign. For the first the parks of Ohio and Pennsylvania this season. East Co., Miss Bruce and Mr. Foyle. Special time in the career of this, the Uncle Tom of scenery has been painted for it, and the result nml H Is positive. I would like to have you farce comedies, a tour will be made during the take bold of this matter for me, being an old Is said to b« Immensely successful. It is in- timer and having lots of friends who I think heated term under canvas, and with all the tended for the vaudeville houses. accessories and trapping** of a big show. The LONDON VAUDEVILLE THEATRE would respond to a cull made by you In a matter demand for the appearance of this attraction On May 1 extensive improvements of money. I would like to leave it in your in territory not convenient to visit during the and changes will be made In a number of the hands. regular season, has prompted Gus Hill to set New York vaudeville agencies and booking the precedent of giving farce comedy a la offices. Wm. Morris will add several new de- BURLESQUE. circus, and early in May the summer production partments to his business, and will occupy new will be launched with brass bands and side offices at No. 6 West Twenty-eighth street. Howard Huntley. treasurer of the shows galore. Nearly the entire present com- Milton Aborn will move Into new offices on Century Theatre at Kansas City, Mo., who has pany, headed by Mr. Barry and Gussle Nelson, Broadway. The Thearle-Buckley Agency will made an excellent record in that capacity, la will be retained, but the chorus will be aug- take two large rooms and extend their offices going out with one of the big carnival com- mented and there will be forty musltfans under In the St. James building, and Include a book- panies this summer. Mr, Hunt ley has several the direction of Prof. Jacqua. The main tent ing department. They will also have a park offers under consideration, but Is undecided as will seat over five thousand people and have ilcpnriment added. The Keith people have to which one to accept. n port a hie stn^e. The outside attractions will plans drawn for the entire change of their offices Mr. C. A. Crinnian and Harry H. be supervised by Col. Harry Rose, and high and Interiors in the St. James building, on Dawson, jr., were callers on The Billboard last diving by Mile. Bartell, of Munich, will be an the eighth floor, and will also do booking direct week. The company they represent 'under the added feature dally. and not through agents. Will L. Lykens, the title of Home Breakers has been changed to well-known agent, will move to the St. James The Turkish Harem Co. They report business building. Manielll of Paris will move Into through the South has been excellent, having MINSTREL. a new office on the seventh floor of the St. just played Richmond, Ky., on March 23, and Jack Symonds, now with the Briga- James building, and Ingersoll & Hopkins, of were so well received that they played a return Cleveland and Plttsburg, will occupy desk room engagement March 20. dier Burlesquers. writes that he will be on the with the Thearle-Buckley Agency. It la stated end with the Dumont Minstrels next season. that I). F. Hennessy will open an office in the The Jersey City Lodge of Theatrical After four weeks of sickness Count St. James building with a view to booking Mechanics attended the Bon Ton Theatre, Jersey de Kobeo, unlcycle expert, has returned to his purposes. These, and many more changes, are City, March 22, as a compliment to Crissie place in Mahara's Minstrels. Next season the the result of the shifting around In association Sheridan of Newark Lodge, and Beecher and Count goes with John W. Vogel's Mlustrels. affairs. Alt of Buffalo Ix)dge, nil of whom are members of the City Sports Co. The committee, con- Al. G. Field put in a busy week at A new departure in vaudeville is the sisting of Dr. B. S. Pollak. Herman Wouters, Kansas City. Mo., where be reports business Starvation Act, which, though often performed G. M. Borst, Henry Lachmann. Dennis B. for the week's engagement as large. Mr. Field out of necessity by too many po-called variety Ryan and O. J. McCab*. occupied one of the was the honored guest at several social func- artists, has never been brought forward for the boxes and the other members were scattered tions, and a smoker was given In his honor amusement of the public until a Mme. de Serval throughout the house. Roses were presented Saturday night, at which time Harry Cancle, of took hold of It. This act, like many other nets to each of the meml>er8 of the lodge and Man- the company, was Initiated into the order. in vaudeville, Is death-defying: but it differs ager Phil Sheridan entertained after the per- Manager M. C. Cookston, of Beach from the others, which generally brave ft quick formance when the party was reinforced by & Bowers' Minstrels, writes that his company death, Inasmuch as It faces the slowest, and Itlcluird Wolfe, stage manager, and John J. consequently, most tortuous end. Only recently, Armstrong, stage carpenter of Bon Ton The- closed its winter season March 24 at Fall River, March .1, Mme. de Serval, known throughout Minn., after thirty weeks of success. Mr. 1 atre. Speeches, songs, etc., were indulged In Germany as "die Hun.irprkueustlerln,' finished and a pleasant evening was spent. Cookston took the company to St. Paul, where her art. which lasted sixteen days at Panoptl- salaries were all paid off and the company dis- knm, Cologne. Germany. For sixteen days she banded for their homes rejoicing. Mr. Cookston hml been walled in In a little house, under the COMPANIES CLOSING. announces that he Is preparing to take the guard of members of the Red Cross Society, company out under canvas this summer. who swear that she has had no communion with A Struggle for Gold Co. has closed Manager W. A. Rusco of Richard & the outer world during that time. The wall Us season. Prlngle's Minstrels was presented with a hand- was broken In under surveillance of the police, Ferris Comedians closed at Evans- some gold Elks* Charm March 25, at Evans- Above appears a reproduction of the front and a sergeant and physician were the first to vllle, Ind.. March 26. vllle, Ind., hy the members of the Olio Club. of the London (Ont.) Vaudeville Theatre. The enter. A thorough exa m ina t ion of the room The Stain of Guilt Co. closed in St. The Olio club consists of the following mem- Hilarity of the proprietor and manager, Mr. and a physical examination of Mine, de Serval Louis, Mo.. Saturday. March 25. bers of the Richard & Prlngle's Minstrels: C. W. Bennett, is shown by the large attend- cnve no indication that any deception had been C. S. Primrose closed his Uncle Si Clarence Powell, Billy Young, Jno. W. Cooper, ance, especially the matinees, which have be- practiced. This was not the first time that Hasklns Co. at Farlbault, Minn.. March 18. Win. Blue, Ralph Nichols, Happy Beaugard, rome a fad among society ladies of the town. the lady performed this feat: and It Is beyond The show opens again in November. Robt. Williams, Clarence Johnson, The Toney Mr. Bennett Is negotiating for other theatres doubt a harder act to copy than the "loop-the- to form a circuit that will enable him to give gap," or others of the same nature. Trio, Jno. W. Walker, William Good and Na- performers more work and which will run the WITH THE STAGE HANDS. poleon Johnson. entire year. Harry West, an old time vaudeville Those acquainted with Tommy Don- performer, now serving a twenty year sentence One of the most successful benefit nelly and Joe Hatfleld predict success for their In Jollet. writes as follows: Having talked performances by the T. M. A. of Cleveland, new venture, the Donnelly & Hatfleld Minstrels. Jake Rosenthal, now managing the with severnl performers and actnrs and having Ohio, was given March 20 at the Colonial The- Mr. Donnelly has been in minstrelsy over twenty Bijou Theatre at Dubuque, la., will close his been advised by them to make known my pres- atre, when the house was packed from gallery years. After making his initial appearance house about May 27 and take charge of a ent position. T take the time to do so. I was to pit. Among those taking part were Geo. with the Heywood-Mastoaon Minstrels, with vaudeville concession at one of the Dubuque arrested eighteen months apo on a charge of Cohan and chorus, from Little Johnny Jones. which organization he remained three years, he parks. murder (which was never done). My lawyers Louis Albion & Co., Walker Whltesides, Ben joined In turn the HI Henry forces, the McNIsh, advised me to make a plea of guilt, which I Johnson, Colby and Way, Mike Fenton, Orth Johnson and Slavln Co. and later by its suc- Capt. Sidney Himman's six weeks' did, they being afraid of the testimony against and Fern, Miss Wilson and Harry Murray. Mr. cessor, the Johnson and Clavin Co. He was also old life-saving puppies, eighteen in number, me. In the trial we found out that the evidence Geo. Cohan was made ftn honorary member with the Cancross Minstrels, and made a tour made their flrat appearance upon the vaudeville njratnst me amounted to nothing, hut In taking of tne lodge and presented with a T. M. A. of the states with George Wilson before Joining stage, March 27, at the Star Vaudeville The- the plea T had convicted myself. I hftd a shot- badge. President Geo. Snow was selected to the Al. G. Field Minstrels fifteen yeara ago, atre, Boston. Mass. gun, and this man tried to pull It away from represent the lodge at the national convention continuing to the present time. For the past Louie Bates, playing dates since me and In so doing the gun was discharged. in IMS Angeles. eight summers he owned and managed the He was shot In the arm above the elbow. Dec. 1, has a character change act that Is The doctors left two gun wads and sixteen ODDS AND ENDS. Tommy Donnelly Minstrels in the New England meeting with success. He Is booked solid in shot In his arm, also a piece of shirt, for eight states. Joe Hatfleld has had a show experience the vaudeville houses until June, when he opens days. Then the man took tetanus, or lockjaw, The Cincinnati Theatrical Agency, as varied as Donnelly's. Over twenty years ~ the park circuits. and died. (Could you blame him?) Now, my of which W. M. Pollard Is manager, has moved ago he Joined the Miles Orton Show as treas- Miss Nettie Kimball, of the Htnes- loctor, who Is an expert, and the best In the its offices from 141 East Fourth street, to 91O urer of privileges. The next season he was Vine street, first floor. with the Al. G. Field Minstrels as programmer, Klmball Troupe, underwent a serious operation, state, swore on the stand that the wound was The Billboard

Novelty Theatre (Henry Lubelskl.) A very Week 27: Seeker-Wllkes Co.. J. C. Pope and Bijou Theatre (J. Rosenthal. mgr.) Full good bill Is drawing good houses. Those appear- dog Uno. The Savoys, Frank Emerson, and hnuses every performance. Bill week 27; Baader ing are Derrlgo and Kinsley, Houston and Dal- Corine. and LnVelle Trio, comedy acrobats; Warren las, Hal Lewis. The Bradfords, Miss Burton. DECATUR.—Powers' Theatre (J. F. Given, and Howard, comedy and singing duo; Otis Bow- Ualton and Fealey, and the moving pictures. mgr.) Chinese Honeymoon 23; good house. The ers. Saniiiynii, Wilson Trio in A Padded Cell; ALABAMA. Lyric Theatre (Wm. -Binford, mgr.) Good Lighthouse By The Sea 24; pleased top-heavy Early and Late, and the ktnodroJie. business and bill. Those appearing are Essie Do- house. The Holy City 25; good business. DAVr.jJPOHT.—Burtis Opera House (Chambef- SELMA.—Academy of Music (Long A. Rees, reen. Zenoy, Bonalyn and Ward, Bert Parker, Wlzurcl of ()z April 4: -Beauty and The Beast laln. Kindt & Co.. mgrs.) Ben Greet Players In mm.-, i Koselle Knott In Cousin Kate 24; good Paul LaCroix, Clay McCan, Warren and Ren- 0; Jolly American Tramp 10. Merchant of Venice 20; excellent business. house. Florence Uale In As You Like It 25; Shaw, and the moving pictures. Richard Carle In The Tenderfoot 22; capacity. pleased large house. Black Pattl Troubadours Miss Anna Eva Fay Is at Coliseum Hall for JACKSONVILLE.—Grand Opera House (Geo. W. Chatterton. mgr.) Jeffries Concert Band 21; For Mother's Sake 2tt; Sweet Kitty Belairs 27; -'•: pleased large house. the second and last week. Miss Fay's wonderful Peck's Bad Boy 28; Fabio Roman! April 2. success Induced her to remain another week. large house. For Her Sake 22; fair house. Josh TROY.—Folmar's Theatre (Frank P. Folmar, Spruceby 23: large house. Rentfrow's Jolly Elite Vaudeville (F. A. Sater, mgr.) The mgr.) Prof. W. B. Patty In his lecture and J. D. McGINNIS, I'athtinders 27-Aprll 1; opened to big house. Hradys, Art Adair, HI Greenway and others to scientific demonstrations 25; capacity. 2331 W. Slst ave. GALESBURG.—Auditorium (Dr. L. T. Dorsey, excellent business. CONNECTICUT. mgr.) Albaugh's Moving Pictures 22; pleased WATERLOO.—Johnson's Electric Vaudeville ARKANSAS. fair house. Marie Heiun in For Mother's Sake Theatre (E. H. Johnson, mgr.) Bill week 20 HARTFORD.—Parsons' Theatre (H. C. Par- Included Nat Blossom. Prof. Klngstrand. James LITTLE ROCK.—Capital Theatre (K. H. Ham- sons, mgr.) The Girl and The Moon ZH; only 25; full house. The World 28; Why Women Sin ilton, les.; Chas. T. Taylor, mgr.) The Show 30; For Her Sake April 1. Ruvane, Moyer and Harrington, and moving pic- fair business. Uncle Tom's Cabin 24; fair house. tures to good business. Week 27: Louie Bates, Girl 21-22; fair house. Boston Ideal Opera Co. Forbes Robertson In Hamlet and Love and The MATTOON.—Theatre (Chas. Hogue, mgr.) 23-25; good business. Way Down East 28; Johnnie Fox, James Ruvane and Prof. King- Man 25; delighted large and fashionable audi- Nevius-Tauner Co. 20-25; fair business. Rich- strand. SeantT and The Beast 30-31. ences. Eleanor Robson 28; Maxlne Elliott 20; ard and Prlngle's Minsirels 20; The Tenderfoot HOT SPRINGS.—New Auditorium Theatre Kyrlc- Bellew 30; Woodland 31-April 1. April 14. Item—Out West will be produced by MUSCATINE.—Grand Opera House (Direction (Brlghain & Head, mgr.) Boston Ideal Opera Co. Hartford Opera House (Jennings & Graves, the stage hands April 11. of Chamberlln. Kindt & Co.; Frank Hurst, 2022; big business. Repertoire: Fra Dlavolo, mgrs.) The Gypsy Girl 20-22; only fair houses. res. nigr.) Shepard's Moving Pictures 20-21; La Mascotte, Pinafore and Mons. Bride. The STHEATOR.—Plumb Opera House (J. E. Wil- good business. For Mother's Sake 27; paying Alone in The World 23; only fair business. Thou liams, mgr.) John A. Preston In Ingomar 24; Show Girl 23: good business. Sleeping Beauty Shalt Not Kill 24-25; only fair audiences. On business. Peck's Bad -Boy 30; The Tenderfoot and The Beast, next. fair business. The Jeffersons In The Rivals 27; The Bridge at Midnight 27; How He Won Her good business. 31; For Her Sake April 3. 28-29; The Brlndamour Co. 30-April 1. FORT DODGE.—Midland Theatre (C. F. Pe- CALIFORNIA. Poll's Theatre (L. C. Kllby. mgr.) The Ober- EOCKFORD.—Grand Opera House (Geo. B. derson loc. mgr.) Breckenridge Stock Co. week SAN FRANCISCO.—The California Theatre Is stlerer Troupe of Tyrolean Singers. Fred Niblo, Peck, mgr.) Uncle Josh Spruceby 22; fair busi- 10; pleased fair business. Field's Minstrels 20; doing very well with Margaret Anglln and her luonologist; Mazuz and Mazette, acrobats, and ness. The Jeffersons in The Rivals 25; good The Crisis 30. •Co. The other theatres are doing well, but as It Ollie Young and Brother, hoop rollers, were house. His Highness The Bey 31. Armory Hall (A. C. Smith, mgr.) Roller Is Lent they are not having very big houses. the favorites week 20; big houses. Week 27: DIXON.—Opera House (Trueman A Eastman, skating closes April 1. The Central had large houses for Faust and Dorothy Russell, Dolan and Lenharr, Casting mgrs.) Hoity Tolty 22; top-heavy house. DENVER.—Johnson's Electric Theatre (E. H. have done well this week. Hearts Adrift la the Dunbars. Tenbrooke, Lambert and Tenbrooke, Twelfth Night 30; Fablo Romanl 31. Johnson, mgr.) Sunday. 26, the following bill attraction. Hoey and Lee, Hal Merrltt, and the Olopoo. appeared to good business: Nat Blossom, John- The Alcazar has made a hit with Sag Harbor, Foot Guard Hall (H. C. Ellsworth, mgr.) INDIANA. which will be followed by Old Heidelberg next Boston Symphony Orchestra 21; fair audience. son and Johnson, 1'rof. Kingstrand, James Ru- week. F. G. I:I.AKI.SI.I;K. MARION.—Indiana Theatre (E. L. Rlnneman, vane, Harry Bernhnr t, Moyer and Harrington, The Majestic has Juanlta of San Juan this mgr.) Man From Mexico 21; fair business. The and moving pictures. week, and will put on .My Wife's Husbands BRIDGEPORT.—.Smith's Theatre (E. C. i.irl From Kay's 23; pleased good house. Prim- Ha-oN CITY.—Wilson Theatre (C. F. Pe- next week. The Mystic Schrlners have bought Smith, mgr.) Ward and Vokes 20; pleased good rose Minstrels 24; excellent business. dersou, mgr.) Guy Hlckman Co. in strong re- the house for Monday night. audience. On The Yellowstone 21-22; pleased Grand Theatre (E. L. Klnneman. mgr.) Week pertoire week 20; excellent Business. A Royal The Grand Opera House Is doing well with fair business. Ireland's Own Band 23; ausplcea 20: Barrlngton, ventriloquist; Miss Drew. Illus- Slave 30. Item—Under the new management Kolb & Dill in burlesque. The Beauty Shop la A. O. H., packed house. A Desperate Chance trated songs; Lottie Bogert, Bennett Sisters, business lias picked up considerably. 24-2T>: capacity. Woodland 27; On The Bridge Joseph Dreno and Love and Zelma to fair the attraction for this week. FAIRFIELD.—Grand Opera House (Lonls The Columbia Is doing well with The Vir- at Midnight 28-20; Maxlne Elliott In Her Own business. Way 30; Stetson's U. T. C. 31; Wizard of Oi Crystal Theatre'(J. H. Ammons, mgr.) Week Tliomn. ingr.) Elite Comedy Co. 22; failed to ginian, and the papers speak very highly of the appear. Russian Spy 25; failed to appear. Rail- play. April 1. 27: Arlington and Hellston. Devette Sisters, Poll's (Jos. Crlddle, mgr.) Imperial Japanese May and -Baby Owen, Irene White, and ,ue kino- road Jack 31; Barlow Minstrels April 5; Taming The Tlvoll Is playing The Burgomaster and it of The Shrew 10. will enter upon its third week next Monday. Guards were a capital headllner and drew ca- drome to good business. Mr. Belasco and Mr. Price are In Log Angeles, pacity business week 20. Next: Oberatelrer MUNCIE.—Wysor Grand Opera House (W. R. ANITA.—Johnson's Opera House (H. H. Cate, where they will put on Parsifal at the New Troupe. Attlla Boys Trio. Wood and Perry, Carr Wysor. mgr.) Robert Downing 22; pleased fair mgr.) A Royal Slave 22; only fair house. Sen- Belasco Theatre. They take possession of the and Yale, Mr. and Mrs. Gardiner Crane & Co., house. Tile Girl From Kay's 24; good house. rab's vaudeville Co. April 10-10. Columbia, in Portland, Ore., about June 1. This Quinlan and Mack, Flood Brothers, and the Way of The Transgressor 20: Gentleman From CREBTON.—Temple Grand Theatre (C. D. will make a chain of four stock houses which e?ectrograph. Indiana 31; Romance of Coon Hollow April 1; Davenport, mgr.) Maloney's Wedding 23; fair l*_e.v own. They are the strongest stock man- SOUTH NORWA1K—Hoyt'a Theatre (I. M. The Rivals 3. house. Columbia Opera Co. 27. •mrs on the Pacific const. Hoyt, mgr.) Isle of Spice 21; large and en- Star Theatre (R. H. Osgoodby, mgr.) Bill •l<> following different vaudeville houses In thusiastic audience. Ragged Hero 22; good week 27: Williams and Gordon, Frank Hall. KANSAS. San Francisco are all doing good business. house. Alone In The World 25; fair house. Susie Goodwin. Perry Chllders and Will D. WICHITA.—Crawford Theatre (E. L. Mart- Orpheum, 10, 25 and 50c.; first-class house, Fatal Wedding 29; Stetson'« U. T. C. April 1; Marine Co. in Who's Who, and the klnetoscope. line, mitr.) Mr. and Mrs. Herbert L. Flint had O'Farrell St. Rowe Stock Co. 3-8. Circus— Barnuni & -Bailey are announced for good business week 20. Stanley Stock Co. 30- Lyceum. 10 and 20c.; Seventh near Market. -ERBY.—Sterling Opera House (I. 11. Uoyt June 9. Aprll 1; Anna Eva Fay week 3; Lyman Howe's Fisher's, 10 and 20c.; O'Farrell opposite Or- & Son, mgrs.) Arthur Pryor and his Band 18; EVANSVTLLE.—Grand (T. A. Pedley. mgr.) i .,-iin-.- lu; David llarum 11; Williams Stock pheum. only fair house. American Vltagraph 19; good Ferris Comedians 20-20; good business; Co. closed Co. 17-22. Mission, 10 and 20c.; Mission and Twenty-sec- house. The Village Parson 20; fair house. Stet- here. Smiling Island 20; Great Lafayette 30; Toler Auditorium (H. G. Toler & Son, props.) ond sts. son's U. T. C. 22; full house. A Ragged Hero The Girl and The Bandit April 4; Howard Dor- Toler StiH'k Co. played to fair business 23-25; Empire. IOC.; Market between Seventh and 24; fair house. set Co. 10-14. Twelfth Night 15. same Co. continues Indefinitely. Kit-hill sts. WINSTED.—Opera House (Jay E. Spaulding, People's Theatre (T. A. Pedley. mgr.) Run- Crystal Theatre (Lewis & Lake, mgrs.) Busi- Baldwin, lOc.; Market near Powell at. ning for OfBce 27; excelleu(JgBness. Why Wo- ness fine with a good bill. Tile following artists Unique. lOc.; Broadway near Taylor st. mgr.) A Ragged Hero 27; The Holy City 31; Chas. K. Charnplln Co. week April 10; Human men Sin April 9; His Lasft4Kllar 16. for week 27: Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. Lew-Is. Harry Broadway. lOc.: Broadway near Stockton st. Heart* 19. Clinton Sawyer. Herbert Sartello. Richard Wild, Novelty, lOc.; Powell near Ellis at. NEW ALBANY.—Grand (Matt Kussell, mgr.) moving pictures and Illustrated songs. Empire Concert Hall, free, Montgomery ave. DELAWARE. Minister's Sweetheart 23; fair business. To Die Lyric Theatre (Lewis & Lake, mgrs.) Busi- Belvldere Concert Hall. free. O'Farrell st. at Dawn 20: Kersand's Minstrels April 1. Items WILMINGTON.—Grand Opera House (Jeate —Chas. Rice, the dog and pony man, Is making ness fair. The managers are figuring on putting LaBoheme Concert Hall, free, O'FarreU at. a stock Co. In this house. Bill week 27: The Oberon Concert Hall. free. O'Farrell st. K. Baylli, mgr.) The Phelan Opera Co. 21-25; arrangements to take the road In May. • • Dan good business. The Royal Ohef 27; fair house. Nine Martens, Marten and -aro, Catherine Grey, Chutes, connected with the Orpheum. Ten Strlckler, of the Strlckler Vaudeville Co., la moving pictures and Illustrated songs. •cents admission to the grounds and free section The Maid and Th« Mumiuy 28; canceled. Julia home for a few days. • • Glenwood Park opens of theatre; lOc. extra for reserved seats. Gray In Her Only Sin 29; Caroline Hull In May 15. FORT SCOTT.—Davidson Theatre (H. C. Er- Vivian's Papas SO; The London Gaiety Girls SI; The theatres of San Francisco have abolished WABASK.—Barter'* Opera House (J. M. nlch, mgr.) Griffith In Macbeth r 21; only fair window lithographing. Porter J. Whites' Faust April 1; Kellar 3; Harter, mgr.) Billy Van In The Errand Boy attendance. Winsome Winnie 2. >; fair house. The Pacific Coast Forest. Fish and Game Asso- Arthur Dunn In The Runaways 4; Amelia Blng- 10; pleased large audience. Davidson Stock Co. HI Henry's Minstrels April 1; Trip to Egypt ham In Mademoiselle kiarnl 6; BUlel Barrymore 3; Howe's Pictures 12; Chicago Tramp .3. ciation will have fifty carloads of trees, plants, In Sunday 10. 20-KS: big business. Playa: DeKl anj Palaces, etc. for Mechanic's Pavilion, which covers a Under Two Flags, Wife for Wife, Th« Two Or- FARBONB.—Elks' Theatre (C. B. Hotchklss, whole square In the heart of the city. A Van The Garrlck Theatre (W. L. Dockstader, mgr.) phans, Wormwood. Goody Two Shoes and The mgr.) Howe's Pictures 25; pleased fair house. der NaiUen. jr., is chairman of the association. Week 27: Reed and Shaw, Robert Caraelta and Train Robbers. Unity Tolty ill. In Louisiana 30. He was formerly known In the profession as Miss May Shirk, LaCannontella, assisted by Cbaa. Brooka. Ex-mayor Phelan is also Interest- St. Claire Sisters, Bltlnge. Mr. and Mrs. Edward FHAMKTORT.—Bllnn Theatre (Langebrake * KENTUCKY. ed. Esmond, Klein and Clifton, Genevleve Day & Hufford, mgrs.) The Strollers 27; pleased Al. G. Flonrnoy Is now manager of the Co. in Slowto*n Choir, Ad. Carlisle's Big Dog packed house. The Gentleman From Indiana 20; LOUISVILLE.—Masonic Theatre (C. A. Shaw, Lyceum Theatre on Seventh near Market. and Pony Circus, and the klnetograph. The Way of The Transgressor 31; Chicago Film mgr.) Billy Van In The Errand -Boy week 27; Mr. Loverlch. a partner of Mr. Lubelskl, In a The Lyceum Theatre (Daniel Humphries, and Exchange Co. April 35; Why Women Bin good business, organization of exceptional talent. recent Interview stated that Mr. Levy is no mgr.) Darkest Russia 20-22; good houses. No 12; Robert Downing 14. Next: The Show Girl. longer in the combination. Mr. Loverich and Wedding Bells for Her 23-25; good business. TIPTON.—The Marts (N. S. Marti, mgr.) Avenue Theatre (C. A. Shaw, mgr.) Why Mr. Lubelskl claim that they have sixteen When The Bell Tolls 27-29; fair business. The Down By The Sea 21; fair i,usi i •.;«. The Great Girls Leave Home 26-Aprll 1: good business. houses under their control. It is now known as Silver Dagger 30-April 1; At The Old Cross Lafayette 24; fair house. Robert Downing, Week April 3: Happy Hooligan. the Star Circuit, which Is affiliated with the Roads 3-5; A Desperate Chance 6-8. billed for 27, date changed to 30 account death Hopkins' Theatre (Wm. Rrlchman, mcr.) G. C. PORTEB. Headline™ week 27 are Molly Fuller and Fred Tony Lubelski and Loverlch SL Rothschild's Nov- of Manager Martz's brother. Hallt-u, in a sketch called Bets. Others an elty Circuit of California and other circuits of ILLINOIS. RUSHVILLE—City Opera House (Howard Foster and Foster, comedians; LaVlne and Wai- the north and east. Mr. Chris. O. Brown Is Miilliu. mgr.) The Minister's Sweetheart 27; tone, sketch artists; Jink's Monkeys. Hughes' general representative with headquarters at SPRINGFIELD.—The Chatterton (Geo. W. good house. This attraction closes the season Musical Trio. Fern Melrose, comedy singer and Fisher's Theatre. San Francisco. Mr. Loverlch Chatterton. mgr.) The Lighthouse By The Sea here. claims that any good performer will receive a 23; fair business. The Volunteer Organist 24; dancer; Billy Link, comedian, and the bio- long engagement and a good salary, bnt says only fair house. Josh Spruceby 25; only fair LONLON.—Grand (F. X. Korman, mgr.) graph. Next: Kltamura Japanese Troupe. that a number of performers came out here and mgr.) Davidson Stock Co. week 27; opened with Buckingham Theatre (Whallen Bros., mgrs.) attendance. Murray Stock Co. 26; Princess of Dens and Palaces to packed house. Fay Foster Co. week 26. presented The Country did not make good, and consequently complained, The Hills 27; John T. McCutcheon, lecturer, 28. Angel and Rube. Olio: Cunulngham and Smith, and that all the first-class performers are satis- The Gaiety (Smith & Burton, mgrs.) Attend- MICHIGAN CITY.—Armory Opera House (E. Louise Dftcre, The Girl In Scarlet. Royal Zouave fled. He Is willing to place a forfeit of $1.000 ance continues good. An amateur contest 24, F. -Bailey, mgr.) Fablo Romanl 25; ciowdcJ Girls. Hogan and Kearney, Faust Trio, and Kitty in the hands of The Billboard to be paid to any aroused great Interest. Bill week 2i: Adams house. Hearts of Oak 31. Blngham. Next: Jolly Grass Widows. first-class performer who was not treated right Duo, Lawson and Curtis, singing and dancing; IOWA. Macauley's Theatre (John T. Macauley, mgr.) on the Pacific coast. He has people working Reouble Sims, cartoonist; Marshall and Lorraine, E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe 27 28; crowd- from ten to twenty weeks on his circuit and comedians; Luclle Harper, Illustrated songs, DES KOINES.—Foster's Opera House Wm. ed houses. John Drew In The Duke of Kllll- has no trouble. As an example. Torcat and and the klnetoscope. Foster, mgr.) The Rays In Down The Pike 23; crankie 20; Smiling Island 31-Aprll 1; Parsifal D'Aliza have been sixteen weeks on his circuit, Olympic (MeCann & Barrlman. mgrs.) Fair large house. Field's Minstrels 27; Silver Slip- In English 3-5. Items—C, Ousley has just finish- and he says that other first-class performers re- business. Bill week 27: The Hermanns, comedy per 29; Jos. Murphy 30; The Crisis 2l-Aprll 1. ed a new coon song entitled. There 1" a Barrel ceive the same treatment, and all the good ones skit; Rockaway and Conway, comedians; Dill Grand Opera House (Wm. Foster, mgr.) A House In The Sky. • * Harry Clay has been pro- are playing return datea. and Ward, singing and dancing; Bmllle Waite, Factory Girl 19-22; good audiences. Railroad soubrette; Florence Arnold, ballads; John R. Jark 23-25: top-heavy houses. The Hoosler Girl moted to the position of head usher at Hopkins' COLORADO. Massle and Wm. Leeder, musical duo, and mov- 6-30; Deadwood Dick 30-April 1; More to Be Theatre. ORVILLB B. TAYLOR. DENVER.—Business during the week Jnst ing pictures. Pitied Than Scorned April 2-5. LEXINGTON.—Opera House (Chas. Scott, closed was very good. Quite a ripple of excite- The Empire (Joh,n Connors, prop.; L. S. Ander- The Lyceum (Millie Wlllard Nelson, mgr.) mpr.) Wizard of Oz 28: good business. The ment was caused by the Orpheum management son, res. mgr.) Full houses nightly. Bill week Stock Co. In repertoire drew good business Swor Brothers made a decided hit as the Tin announcing that they would have a Stock Co. 27: May Levitt, W. F. Courtney. Dollle LeGray, week 19. Wood Man and the Scarecrow, formerly In- In. their house during June, July and August. McCormick and Barows, Marie Alba, Brogan and Bijou (Fred Buchanan, mgr.) Turn-away busi- terpreted by Montgomery and Stone. E. H. Broadway (E. F. McCourt. mgr.) Grace Van Levitt, and moving pictures. ness week 19, with the Wilson Trio heading the Sothern and Julia Marlowe In Romeo and Juliet Studdlford and her Co. opened a week'i en- PEORIA.—Grand Opera House (Chamberlln ft bill. Katie Bmmett. who won fame in The Waifs 20; capacity business. Next: Plff, Paff, Pouf. gagement, 27, in Red Feather to a good house, Harrington, mgrs.) Ben Greet Players In Mer- of New York, will make her first appearance In PADUCAH.—The Kentucky (J. E. English, and will undoubtedly have a good week. Com- chant of Venice 21; fair attendance. The Rays vaudeville, heading the bill for week 20. mgr. i Kit-hard and PrlnKle's Minstrels 20; good ing: -pera Festival. In Down The Pike 24; good business. A Chinese CEDAR RAPIDS.—Greene's Opera House (J. house. Lewis Morrison in Faust 22: fair tiouse. Tabor Grand (E. F. McCourt, mgr.) My Honeymoon 25; pleased good house. For Her B. Henderson, mgr.; P. W. S. Collier, bus. Running for Office 29; Miller-Bryant Co. 30-31; Wife's Family opened 26 to a good house and Sake 20; good business. For Mother's Bake 29; mgr.) Tim Murphy 20; fair house. The Mis- Tim Murphy April 1. pleased immensely. The cast is headed by those fair audience. Rentfrow Stock Co. week April 3. souri Girl 22; good business. Tue Tenderfoot 23: WINCHESTER.—Winchester (Gains & Stro- two well known comedians. Hal Stephens and Main Street Theatre (B. P. Churchill, mgr.) packed house. A Royal Slave 24; only fair ther, mgrs.) Billy Kersand's Minstrels 27; top- Harry Llnton. Coming: Wm. H. Turner In Da- Wm. DeBoe. Annette Moore, Williams and house. Peck's Bad Boy 25; only fair attendance. heavy house. vid Harum. Mayer, Richards, Beeson and Atherton and Guy Hlckman Co. 27-Aprll 1; Me. Him and I New Curtis Theatre (A. H. Pelton.) Nettle, Wilson and DeMontvllle. 28; canceled. Field's Minstrels April 4; Mid- MARYLAND. The News Girl. Is the attraction at the Curtis Weast Theatre (Chas. Bartson, mgr.) Hart night Flyer 5: Wm. J. Bryan 12. BALTIMORE.—Academy of Music (Nixon & tills weeK and is proving very attractive. MlM and Dillon. Juggling Gordons. Frankie Campbell. People's Theatre (Edward Curran. mgr.) Good Zimmerman, mgrs.) Joe Weber's All-Star Stock \Vtmtlrv Ludlow and Mr. Lem B. Parker head the Phillips and Merrltt, Armstrong and Vern, and business. Week 26: Fries Children. Tally-Ho Co. is the quintessence of talent, art, beauty rust Coming: A Homespun Heart. the singing and dancing Zulus. Duo, Ray W. Fay, Wilson and Morango, Wm. and grace. The galaxy of artists was exceed- Orpheum Theatre (F. B. Henderson.) Busi- QTTDtCY.—Empire Theatre (W. L. Busby, Milliard and Stock Co.. presenting The Storm ingly well received. The splendid production ness Is very good. The bill this week, opening mgr ) Murray Comedy Co. week 20; good busi- at Sea, and the polyscope. with beautiful chorus girls, elicited much atten- 27. Is Winona Shannon A Co., presenting Hi« ness. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 26; good busl- DTTBUftT/E.—Grand Opera House (Wm. T. tion. Next: Edna May. Long Lost Child; Howard and Bland In A Roehl, mgr.) Richard Carle In The Tenderfoot Ford's Opera House (Chas. E. Ford, mgr.) Strange Boy: Delmoree and Lee. athletes; Jo- neBUou (Patrick * McConnell. mgrs.) Week 21; good house. Peck's Bad Boy 22; top-heavy William Collier In The Dictator appeared to bet- sephine Babel, Jack Mason's Society Belles, Polk 20: Geo. and May Woodward. Geo. W. Stewart. house. Henrietta Crosman in Sweet Kitty Bel- ter advantage In this play than any of his pre- unit Rollins, bnnjo experts; LaVlne Clmaron Trio, Vontello and Nina. North, South and Dixie, lairs 28; Dodge Bowman Amusement Co 31- vious productions. The star and Co. pleased rertned acrobatic comedy and dancing; kino- Aprll 1; Al. G. Field's Minstrels 6. large audiences. Next: Forbes Robertson. ilrome. and Orpheum S*~lo Orchestra. Corlne, and the bljougraph; good business. The Billboard

WISCONSIN. ngr. I The Jolly Jokers. The specialty bill The School for Husbands, with Alice Fisher, week lit*. The show Is well supported by a good Includes Garden Trio of Singers and Dancers, opened at this house April 3. The perform- company and the scenery is extraordinary. The KENOSHA.—Rhode Opera House (Jos. G. Casad and DeVerne, musical novelties; Mclntyre ance will be reviewed next week. Russell Brothers work in their old-time vaude- Rhode, mgr.) Winnlnger Brothers' Own Co. ind MeAvoy. comedians, and others. Garden Theatre (Henry W. Savage, mgr.) ville sketi-li in lln- third :n-l. and it kept the week 20; pood business. His Highness The Bey Troradero Theatre (Kobt. Fulton, mgr.) Week The College Widow is filling this playhouse a iitlii'iin- in all uproar. James Russell is prob- April 2; Dangers of Working Girls 7; For 2: Itlue Ribbon Girls. nightly. ibly the best female Impersonator on the stage. Mother's Sake 0; fluster Brown 13; The Rays Fitlly Theatre (Hobt. Fulton, mgr.) Week In Down The Pike 16. -Madison Square Theatre (Walter N. Law- Tlie .lullv Grass \YiHudson Theatre (Henry D. Harris, mgr.) The •iH-h performance. The scenery and costumes Halnes, Goforth and Doyle, Kuyer and French, MISSOURI. Lady Shore with Virginia Harucd began its tvere above the average, and the i-horus was second week April 3. Klinore Butler, Jennings and Jewell, and motion ST. LOUIS.—St. Louis Is fast approaching the arKc and good looking. pictures to good business. 'lid of its theatrical MMM-II. and business Is still Garrlck Theatre (Chas. Frohman, mgr.) Escaped From Slug Sing Is the lurid thriller FOND DU LAC.—Crescent Opera House (P. B. at good proportions, considering that Lent and You Never Can Tell. offered for lovers of melodrama at the Lyceum, Haber. mgr. I Walter Kane Stock Co. 21-25; spring are on. The attractions this week have llainmersteln's Victoria Treatre (Oscar Hum- and It brought out the usual ;--H,»d attendance. good business, .lush Sprucrliy 23; good audience. been good generally, and next week promises merstelu, mgr.) Refined vaudeville. Next attraction is The Moonshiner's Daughter. Isle of Spice :iO; Howe's Pictures April 1. equally as good a variety. Most of the summer Colonial Theatre (Tom W. llyley, mgr.) Vau- In compliance with numerous requests the deville. ASHLAND.—Grand Opera House (W. T. parks will open In a month and many new nov- lerman Theatre Company Kave a "Suderman Seeffer, mgr.) David Iliiruin 22; good house. h's are promised us. Surely at this time the Graud Opera House (Geo. II. Springer, mgr.) Evening" Sunday night at the Grand Opera Donna Troy Stock Co. week 27. outlook for them Is most promising. William H. Crane. Next: Woodland. House. "Das Glueck im WInkel," a three-act Olympic Theatre. Wm. Faversham began Academy of Music (Giluiore & Tompklns, character play of much power by Herman Sud- WAUSAU.—Grand Opera House (C. S. Cone, a week Monday in Arthur Pmero's Letty, which mgrs.) Blanche Bates in The Darling of The ermann, was handled with such understanding mgr.) The Fatal Wedding 17; only fair house. pleased the large audience. It is another Iris Gods will hold Its one thousandth pi-rl'orrnauce Walter Fane Stock Co. week 26. that it proved quite an intellectual treat. The [day and a good week's business is In prospect. April 17. principal roles were ably portrayed by Clalr- CANADA. The company is excellent aud the play well Hurlem Opera House (Alex Llchteustelu, ite I'lalr and Otto E. Schmld. The company 1 staged. Next: Mnie. Schumaun-Helnk. mgr.) Geo. il. Cuban. .Next: Eleanor Uobsou. LONDON.—Grand (I . X. Korman, mgr.) Century Theatre. The Girl and The Bandit Fourteenth Street Theatre (J. Wesley lloseu- appears to best advantage in plays of this na- K.vrle liellcw In Raffles 23; pleased best house opened nicely Sunday at the Century- It is ture, and may always be sure of ;t lar^-e. ap- of season. May Yohe In vaudeville 28; only fair quest, mgr.) Sis Hopkins. Next: Jas. J. Cor- reclatlve audience to reward Its efforts. house. a splendid opera with a cast of clever people. bett In I'als. The opera Is well staged and some handsome Majestic Theatre (John S. Flaherty, mgr.) "Vellchenfresser." by Moser. will be given Vaudeville (C. W. Bennett, prop.) Capacity costumes are woiu. The chorus Is good in voice a performance May I), benefit of Mr. O. E. almost nightly week 2U. Bill includes Annie Buster Brown. Schmld, the popular director of the company. and all In all a first-class production. Next: Metropolis Theatre (H. Rosenberg, mgr.) Abbott, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Lucler, Geo. Snow, Silver Slipper. PENNSYLVANIA. The Four Marvelles, Manning and Drew and Garrlck Theatre. A Chinese Honeymoon began Queen of The White Slaves. Next: In Old Ken- Stelner and Thomas. Mr. Bennett Is putting In a return week Monday to good business. It is tucky. PHILADELPHIA.—Although the weather has ventilating fans and will run all summer. A the same clever production that played to big West End Theatre (Geo. Bluuicuthal, mgr.) been balmy and summery for a number of days complete set of new scenery will be painted be- business one month ago. The cast is unchanged The Awakening of Mr. Plpp. Next: Williams this week, the theatres have not suffered much fore the season opens. except in one Instance, and the new name Is & Walker. as yet for there are no outdoor amusements ST. JOHN, N. B.—Opera House (A. O. Skin- Fred S. Heck, who was an excellent selection American Theatre (Klaw, Erlanger & Wels, ready to lure them away from the theatre. A ner, mgr.) W. S. Harkins Co. continues to draw for the part of the Emperor. The production uigrs.) Jas. J. Jetlerles. Next: Thos. E. Shea warm spell like we are experiencing this week, big business. Bills for week 27 Include Brown's is again pleasing immensely and doing a good In repertoire. [f It came two weeks from now, would close in Town. Lost In New York. The Malster of business. Next: Ezra Kendall. -Murray Hill Theatre (Wm. T. Keough, mgr.) a number of houses, but people are well aware Woodbarrow, Lost, Strayed or Stolen, The Jilt Grand Opera House. Me. Him and I began a Capt. Barrlngtou. of the fact that we will get more cool weather and In His Power. week's engagement Sunday to big business. Yorkville Theatre (M. R. Blmberg, mgr.) before the month of April is past and have not York (It. J. Armstrong mgr.) Edward Terry Blckel, Watson and Wrothe have made a most Stock. yet thought of deserting the theatres. Busi- and his capable Co. In The House of Burnslde pronounced hit. It Is one of the cleverest mu- Proctor's Theatres (J. Austin Fynes, gen. ness was very good at a few of the houses and and Sweet Lavender 23; fine business. Slieely- sical comedies of the season. The opinion here mgr.) Stock: Vaudeville ana drama. none of them lost money, so the average was Young Co. will open 27 with A Working Girl's is that they have outshone the Roger Brothers. Dewey Theatre (Sullivan & Kraus, mgrs.) good. The Garrlck Theatre closed on Saturday, Wrongs and will present a repertoire of melo- There is one certainty and that Is. not a more The Parisian Widows. 25, on account of the death of Maurice Barry- drama with high-grade vaudeville specialties. clever trio of comedians have ever entered St. Third Avenue Theatre (A. H. Woods, mgr.) more, and did not reopen until Thursday, 30. BERLIN.—Opera House (Frank Ford, mgr.) Louis. The production is handsomely staged and When Women Love. Next: Hearts Adrift. Ethel Barrymore was not notified of the death Jane Corcoran in Pretty Peggy 24; good busi- :ostumed, and has an exceedingly clever lot of Miner's Eighth Avenue Theatre (Ed. D. Mi- of her father until after the matinee was over. ness. Sweet Clover 30; Bonnie Brier Bush people. Next: Joe Murphy. ner, mgr.) The Trocadero Burlesquers. The closing of the house resulted in a heavy April 5. Columbia Theatre. This week's bill Includes loss for all concerned, as the house had been Mclntyre and Heath, The Great Buckner, Frank London Theatre (Jas. U. Curtlu, mgr.) Bur-practically sold out for the rest of the engage- and Jennie Latonla, Smirl and Kessner, Roberts lesque. ment. Four, Lillian Maye, Spessardy's Bears, Four Gotham Theatre (Sullivan & Kraus, mgrs.) Broad Street Tlil-atre.—Francis Wilson In Additional Correspondence. Madcaps, Clarice Vance, Probst, The Great; Burlesque. Cousin Billy drew big houses this week and Gallando and George and George; business Windsor Theatre (A. H. Woods, mgr.) Hearts pleased everyone. Same star and attraction will good. Adrift. continue week April 3. ILLINOIS. Odeon Theatre. Held by The Enemy was put New Star Theatre (W. T. Keough, mgr.) Chestnut Street Theatre.—The Prince of Pll- on by the Stock Co. this week and opened to Gypsy Girl. Next: Wedded But No Wife. aen is a good repeater, as Its present two weeks' CHICAGO.—Illinois Theatre (Will J. Davis, a big house. It was excellently staged and CLYDE PHILLIPS. return engagement has been very profitable. mgr.) Gus and Max Rogers entered upon their the Co. proved unusually strong. Business is Week 3, Frank Daniels In Sergeant Brue. second week in The Rogers Brothers In Paris, good and the stage receptions every Wednesday OHIO. Chestnut Street Opera House.—Lillian Rus- Sunday. 2; tremendous business. matinee have proven popular. Next: Twelfth CINCINNATI.—England's greatest actress, sell is just completing a very successful two Powers' Theatre (Harry J. Powers, mgr.) Be- Night. whose Scotch-Irish appelatlon bespeaks little weeks' engagement in Lady Teazle and on ginning Monday, 3, John Drew In The Duke of Crawford Theatre. Jesse James opened to Kllllcrankie. of her French manerisms, was seen this week April 3 James K. Hackett will be seen In good business Sunday. The performance Is some- at the Grand Opera House as Zoraya In The The Fortunes of The King. Grand Opera House (Harry Askin, mgr.) Be- what different from the usual, as it has less Garrlck Theatre.—Ethel Barrymore resumed ginning Monday. April 3, for two weeks, James of the outlaw spirit. It proved most pleasing Sorceress. One's first impression of Mrs. Pat- T. Powers, In San Toy. rick Campbell, as she descends from her In- her successful engagement March SO. and Sun- and interesting and was most capably acted and dav pleased better than It did before. Week Studebaker Theatre (R. E. Harmeyer, bus. staged. Next: Beware of Men. visible castle busying herself by gathering po- mgr.) Beginning Monday, 3. for three weeks, a sies for her drawing room, Is that of beauty, \iirll :i \nnle Russell in Jinny The Carrier. Havlln's Theatre. Barney Gilmore again gave Walnut Street Theatre.—The Heir to the Shakespearian festival by the Ben Greet Play- St. Louis Kidnapped in New York Sunday, before which Impression remains with the spectator ers. The repertoire of the lirst week Is as fol- throughout the performance. A charming sor- Hoorah delighted everyone who saw It during a large house. It proved Just as interesting as its two weeks' stay here aud everyone claims lows: Twelfth Night. The Merchant of Venice, ever Next: Flaming Arrow. ceress and so gorgeously gowned. We wish Two Gentlemen of Verona and Hamlet. Imperial Theatre. Happy Hooligan opened to to see her home in the mountains, and Sardou it Kirk I aShelle has a big winner in this Garrlck Theatre (Samuel P. Gerson, mgr.) good business and pleased the big audience. has given us this opportunity and In the second ,v American comedy. Week April 3 The The Earl and The Girl has met with favor and The specialties are good; business good. Next: act we gaze upon the palatial home sumptu- a long and prosperous run Is anticipated. Ninety-and-NIne. ously furnished. But her portrayal of the wo- Ajglno The Country Girl opened moderately LaSalle Theatre (E. It. Mackaye, mgr.) Tne Standard Theatre. The Brigadiers opened to man in love we think is hardly the emotions of good on' March 27 and will continue week of Isle. of Bong Hong, one of the best shows In big business Sunday. It pleased greatly and a sorceress of the sixteenth century, because Alpark3'Theatre.—Kellar's two weeks' engage- town, Is attracting big business. is a very good attraction. Edmund Hayes as it smacks too freely of the wiles of the mod- McVlckers' Theatre (Geo. C. Warren, bus. the Wise Guy was clever. The two burlesques ern woman of the world. However, there are ment at this house has been a big one and on mgr.) Home Folks, a good, wholesome, refresh- are well put on and the chorus good In both April 3 Qulncy Adams Sawyer comes for a ing entertainment, which Is pleasing capacity many bright moments well taken care of by costume and voice. Next: Fay Foster. Mrs. Campbell. Her trenchant denouncement audiences. Globe Theatre. This week's bill at the ™Grand Opera House.-Who Goes There played Hyde & Behman's Theatre (Archie H. Ellis. Globe Includes the following people, who are of her accusers in the prison scene, her vigor- a fair week's engagement starting "'","',• mgr.) Mama's Papa. Joseph Hart and Carrie picking nnd doing clever work: Neola, Viola ous apostrophe to their deity, the denial and and Nat. M. Wills In A Son of Rest is sched- DeMar and their capable support have made a Clark. Sol Brecker, The Five Hewetts, Dr. Cure- confession are Interesting dramatic episodes. uled for a return engagenmt April .i. hit. all, and the blograph; business fair. The drama Is a poignant one; though; as is Glrard Avenue Theatre.—No \\eddlng lie Bush Temple Theatre (Elizabeth Scheober, Broadway Theatre (East St. Louis, 111.) The too often the case In a starring enterprise, it for Her was the attraction week 27 am d d mgr.) Stock. Hidden Hand Co. played to $586.10 on Sunday might be said that too much stress is laid upon a nice business. Announced for April Great Northern Theatre (Fred C. Eberts. last at 10. 20, 30 and 5Oc., and gave a pleasing the stellar role to the expense of the support. mgr.) John anil Emma Ray in Down The Pike performance. Emerson Minstrels Wednesday. 29, Nevertheless, her support rendered valuable as- ^Bln'ney's" A^rch Street Theatre.—Business was are packing this theatre nightly. The show Is to $408.75; clever performance. Next Sund,°" sistance and those to whom were entrusted moderate week 27 when Daniel1 Ryan tHed well staged and full of good laughs. Next: Lighthouse Robbery. principal roles portrayed their parts to the repertoire, but prospects «* l>rl£ht-in be the Joseph Murphy week 9. Family Theatre (East St. Louis.) This week's satisfaction of the audience—the best critic April 3. when The Curse of Drink will Coliseum Gardens (Stewart Spauldlng. mgr.)bill includes Lenore and St. Clair, J. M. Kayne. that ever crossed the threshold of a theatre. Commencing April 8, Rlngling Brothers' Circus The Leisenrlngs, Clark's Animal Actors, Marie annual engagement. At advanced prices business was good for the Laurens, and moving pictures; business good and week. Plff, Faff, Pout comes next week. People's Theatre (Leslie Davis, mgr.) Stock. performance pleasing. W. J. FARLEY. Thirty-first Street Theatre (Millie Wlllard Nel- Unalloyed applause greeted the Primrose son, mgr.) Stock. NEW YORK. Minstrels at the Walnut Sunday, and It was Criterion Theatre (Chas. W. Burrill, mgr.) very evident that George would not be found NEW YORK CITY.—Manhattan Theatre with a bad company. Its a big company with 1 The Lighthouse -By The Sea. But no' Wife Is "n"" n";^ t1 _ThB Span of Howard Theatre (Chas. W. Burrill, mgr.) (Harrison Grey Flske, mgr.) Mrs. Flske In good musicians, singers and comedians. The Hart's Kensington '™ ^ t|"07 'and for Damon and Pythias, under the auspices of Tri- Leah Kleschna. scenery Is superb, n revelation In stage set- Life had a prosperous week "tartli angle Lodge No. 400 K. of P. New Amsterdam Theatre (Klaw & Erlanger, tings. Big business Is the result of the week's April 3 Darkest Russia Is '™*™; „ e fnre. Academy of Music (Wm. Roche, mgr.) Robert mgrs.) Richard Mansfield In repertoire Is filling engagement, the house being packed at every Fitzsimmons in A Fight for Love. Julia May this playhouse nightly. performance. Billy Van comes next week. Gifford. who in private life Is Mrs. Robert Broadway Theatre (A. W. Dlngwell, mgr.) The Forepautrh Stock has given ample proof Fitzslmmons. is the pugilist's leading support. Florodora began Its second successful week of that supreme test of n stock organization, viz: The cast also includes Frederick Watson, Daniel April 3. versatility. In undertaking the production of Sullivan. Frederick Backus. C. B. Collins. Jos. Empire Theatre (Chas. Frohman, mgr.) Wil- the deeply sentimental drama. Inuomar, The Edmonston, Leon Friedman. Daniel Morse, Jas. liam Gillette commenced his fifth week April 3, Bnrbnrlan. and met with a hearty reception Orlpps, Edward White, Maude Westbrook, Emily In Sherlock Holmes. Dodd and others. at the hands of the unusually large audiences Knickerbocker Theatre (Al. Hayman, mgr.) whloh were in attendance despite exceedingly Alhambra Theatre (J. H. Browne, mgr.) Week London Asnrance with Ellis Jeffreys. strels continue to do a tdg business. _VRn^m(. 2; Barney Gllmore in Kidnapped In New York. Lyceum Theatre (Daniel Frohman, mgr.) warm weather during part of the week. Miss Bijou Theatre (Wm. Roche, mgr.) Week 2: Mrs. Lemngwell's Boots will have Its one hun- Lnvlnln Shannon ns Pnrthenln. the Greek girl, The Way of The Transgressor. who as a hostnee wins the love nf Incomnr. dredth performance 5. "^ Ton'T^-Busrr wlth con- Avenue Theatre (Chas. B. Marvin, mgr.) Belasco Theatre (David Belasco, mgr.) Les- chief of the warlike Allemanni. lends him from Stuck. lie Carter In Adrea Is drawing large crowds his forest home to the city nnd bids him give Chicago Opera House (Kohl & Castle, mgrs.) nn his sword and take up the plough for love 'rcenm-Tlre^re.-Bnrlesque continues to pay Week commencing 3: Mclntyre and Heath, The to this theatre. Criterion Theatre (Chas. Frohman, mgr.) of bcr. has a congenial role, while Mr. .Tohn handsomely at this honw. Tl'f ' "• ^ '„ s Great Buckner. Frank and Jennie Latona. Smlrl .T. Farrell in the title role Is equnlly well cast. week 27 and """omlan flnrlesqu MS v, «* ^> anil Ressner, The Roberts Four, Add Hoyt, Lil- Mary Mannering In Nancy Stair. Daly's Theatre (Daniel Frohman. mgr.) The In stnclnc the production Mnnatrer Fish hns TrocaderoTheatre.— Frnnk lian Maye. Spessardy's Bears, The Four Mad- almost outdone himself, particularly In the for- w caps. Clarice Vance, Probst. The Great; Gal- Dutchess of Dantzlc. breds are drawing well t ",slnpo, ,„ very la ndo. George and Georgle, Mr. and Mrs. Wright, Savoy Theatre (Frank McKee. mgr.) A Case est «cene In the camn In the Cevenncs. The Robert Mack, and Oeo. K. Spoor's klnodrome. of Frenzied Finance opened at this theatre April Stubbornness of Gcrnldlne Is announced ns the Haymnrket Theatre (W. W. Freeman, mgr. 3. The performance will be reviewed In the ne^f- production of the comnnny. lnB,tV Th^e^Ttrmnn Stock Co. con- for Kohl & Castle.) Week commencing 3: next Issue. The Columbia has been drawing Inrrc cm" Girl With The Auburn Hair. Snyder and Buck- Princess Theatre (Ram S. Shuhert, mgr.) ,!.,r!»" the me* w>"lr "-'t'l nn evepllont hi1! ley. Walter C. Kelly, The Four Marvelles, Fay When We Dead Awake. hended by Cnmllle D'Arvllle. the nopnlnr comic nnd I.ola Durbyello. Luln Thels. The Clipper Liberty Theatre (Klaw & Erlanger, mgrs.) nnern star. Others on the nroernm nr« Car' Trio. Lew Schwab. Klce and Cohen. Eight -Be- The Education of Mr. Plpn. TV>en. a tronne of skilled tralnod cnnlnes: 5 douin Arabs. The Gleesons and Houlihan. Emer- TTcrald Square Theatre (Chas. Frohman. mgr.) Tnrvre nnd MeAvoy. eccentric binck-fico-1 con son and Omega. Harry Brown, Collins and Blanche Wnlsh In The Woman In tbe Case. ,,,,„„. nf^at^r,,, £ TTnll<- 'n The FHnrcssm' O'Brien. Arthur Barnes, and Geo. K. Spoor's T.yrlc Theatre (Sam S. and Lee Shuhert. McTne & fnhlll In nn excellent slnelnir net: Mr. klnodrome. mcrs.) Fnntana. The one hundredth perform- Olympic Theatre (A. Jacobs, mgr. for Koh ance of this nlay Is announced for April 11. Tn Tr"«t: Churls F. Sernon. tbe nnrron* fell^"- & Castle.) Week commencing 3: Royal Jit New York Theatre (Klaw & Erlaneer, mgrs.) Inte of Fnlke * Semon. who mnde nnt'e a M' .Iltsu Troupe. Prevost and Prevost, Smith and nnd Inst but not lenst the Klt»mnrn .Tans K->» Fuller. LaVlne and Waltone. Brothers DeVan. Tbe Prince of Pllsen opened at this theatre Aprlf^: Girls Will Be Girls 4-5: William Fav- Wilson and DeMonville. Avery and Healy, Rose April 3. The performance will he reviewed nr» rcmorltnhle Inirlrlers. ennlllbrlats. Tvmnia'i Stahl & Co.. Billy Van. Armstrong and Holly. In the next Issue. nnd nernhnta. They have n erent clo Bilou Theatre (Henry B. Sire, mgr.) David » ctrone hl't Is nromlsed for ne^t week with Glllnian nnd Murray. Newsboys' Quartet. Pla- 1 1 The Minister's Daughter SO- April 1: *""£ mondon and Amondo. Hayman and Hill, Imo- Warfleld In The Music Master began his thir- TTe-ftnnnn. f " ^rent <" the •">o.ll'i»r good houses. Cook.Church Stock CVv week gene Campbell, and Geo. K. Spoor's klnodrome. teenth week April 3. April 3: vaudeville beginning April 10. Sam T. Jack's Opera House (Sidney Euson, Wallack's Theatre (Mrs. Theo. Moss, mgr.)Brothers In the lending roles, opened nt Heuck's 10 Tl\c» Billboard

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BARTRAM, Rep. liance may carry out Its Ideals of high ceum Theatre; H. Douglass, Grand Ills Majesty, In tuo acts; copyrighted by S. Address all communleatlous for the editorial dramatic productions. "The stage," Opera House; John B. Reynolds, Her- Howard. or business departments to continued Dr. Silverman, "Is but an ald Square Theatre, and Mark Leus- In The Reign of Solomon, In four acts; copy- righted by B. C. Brown. The Billboard Publishing Co. outgrowth of the pulpit, a part of the cher, New Amsterdam Theatre. John Kalston, In four acts; copyrighted by H. paraphernalia that belonged originally The Billboard wishes the new or- J. Llvernash. Subscription, $4.00 a year; 6 mcis., $2.00; 8 mos., to the dramatic presentation of re- ganization all the success that can The Man Outside; copyrighted by C. W. Alli- ligion. The church has failed In Its come of a worthy motive, assisted by son. SI.00 in advance. Miss Beaut, In one act; copyrighted by C. No extra charge to foreign «nb«crlbei«. opposition to the theatre, as it always the sincere efforts which the New York Scribner's Sons. will fail when it opposes the natural press agents will undoubtedly give it. The Scab, In one act; copyrighted by E. Baker. ADVERTISING BATES. desires. The theatres never could have Tom, Tom The Piper's Son, In one act; copy- succeeded If they had not satisfied a CASINO TO BE REBUILT righted by American Mutoscope and Blograph Co. Ten c«ntB per line, agate measurement. Whole A Wife Without A Smile. In three acts; copy- page, (70; half page, (35; quarter page, f 17.60. No craving and longing of the human soul. righted by W. H. Baker & Co. premium on position. The church Is not perfect, neither Is New York City's Casino Theatre, re- A Woman's Wit; copyrighted by M. M. i If tor sale Matt tralni and nmt-standt the theatre, but both are great agencies cently damaged, is to be virtually re- Jacobs and M. S. Mitchell. ' Matt* and Canada, whieh are for good." built according to plans filed last week. Zira, In four acts; copyrighted by J. Hartley iiviii Newl Co. and its Drancnes. Manners and Henry Miller. r, ni>t(fy thu office. The new Casino will have a parquet The Fifth Commandment, In five acts; copy- AH sold in London at Tlte America* NEW YORK PRESS AGENTS COM- and main entrances on the street level, righted by John Clay Howe. Rochester, Pa. S&flar ItjttRjingH. Northumberland Are., and a spacious entrance on the Broad- fuiat Bf80SSo«, 37 Ate. de I'Opera, BINE MUSICAL. rtied *v I If American Neat Co. and ill way side of the house. Steel and stone will replace the wooden stair Rnmlnna Land; copyrighted by Wltmark & a should be made by Ice or fzprf* It Is not a theatrical trust, but a Sons, N. Y. '"'.ilined Utter - or made pap cases, and the old parquet floor will be Dainty Little Ingenue; copyrighted by Wit- 1 Pub.. Co. combination for the protection of the rebuilt as a balcony and the old bal- mark & Sons, N. Y. nl liml. r/,i*v to return untolicitet craft and the managers they represent cony as a gallery. This arrangement Dreams; copyrighted by Wttmark * Son«, AmCetil* ttiould keep copy. that the theatrical press agents of New N. Y. MMtj&tl/ to nire nt lite instruction! ant will add several hundred seats to the He's My Pal; copyrighted by Wltmark & tectuKnntt, great taaing in the matter a\ York City have entered into and ef- capacity of the house. Sons, N. Y. s mat/ M had Vf recourse to the Donaldsos fected an organization. The Press In Maryland; copyrighted by Wltmark Ic fast Office at Oi» Agents' Association, formed recently in THE PENNY ARCADE. Sons, N. Y. New York, has for its object the sup- It Happened in Nordland; copyrighted by What It Is and Row It Fays. Wltmark & Sons. N. Y. pression of systematic grafting of the- Love's Lottery; copyrighted by Wltmark & atrical passes which polypus occupa- (By Thomas E. Probst. Advertising Manager Sons, N. Y. Saturday, April 8, 1905. tion affords remunerative compensa- Mills Novelty Co., Chicago.) Luzon; copyrighted by Wltmark & Sons, N. Y. Moonlight on The Old Plantation; copyrighted tion to at least one hundred and fifty Mills Novelty Co.. Chicago. 111.) by Wltmark & Sons, N. Y. The first form of The Billboard, which includes people lit the metropolis. The abuse The Penny Arcade Is an amusement parlor, My Pipe; copyrighted by Wltmark & Sons, the last four advertising pages, goes to preas of theatrical passes has long menaced usually occupying a store room on a prominent N. Y. Saturday morning. No advertisements for these managers, and various attempts have thoroughfare, equipped with coin operated ma- My Southern Belle; copyrighted by Witmark pages can be received after Friday. Continuous chines, such as phonographs, picture and Illus- & Sons, N. Y. advertisers wishing change of copy or discon- been made for its suppression. It is trated song machines, fortune tellers, grip, My YoKon Belle; copyrighted by Wltmark & tinuance must notify before Saturday. believed that the new association will lifting and lung testers, machines for weighing, Sons, N. Y. accomplish this purpose effectively, bag punching, and a variety of athletic, amuse- Over The Moonlight Sea; copyrighted by Wit- and it promises to make matters warm ment, skill and vending machines. mark & Sons. N. Y. Notice.—The Billboard will not engage to The growth of this business has been enor- Roses; copyrighted by Wltmark & Sons. N. Y. return unsolicited photographs. Editor, for those spurious representatives who mous, and It is surprising to the uninformed to The Simple Life; copyrighted by Witmark obtain passes through misrepresenta- learn of the Immense amount of money to be & Sons, N. Y. tion. made from the operating of a well conducted Star of My Life; copyrighted by Wltmark & The Advertising Rate of The Billboard Some very Interesting facts have Penny Arcade. One firm alone was so success- Sons, N. Y. Will be Advanced May 1 to 15 Cents ful in their first efforts that they have since Tammany; copyrighted by Wltmark & Sons, come to light recently concerning the established a number of parlors with an Invest- N. Y. per Agate Line, Flat. sale of complimentary tickets. It is ment of probably $300.000. The great advan- Tyere Is a Land; copyrighted b yWitmark a well known fact that tickets could tage of the business is that one can start with a & Sons. N. Y. small investment and gradually Increase the Your re My Heart's Desire; copyrighted by Last week the Billboard was forty- be purchased at several cigar stores; number of machines, which may be purchased but It has developed that one cigar from the profits. Wltmark & Sons, N. Y. eight pages' In size. This week we are The Mills Bdisonia, at the Louisiana Pur- Zama; copyrighted by Witmark & Sons, N. Y. also printing forty-eight pages and stand has been converted Into a veri- Daughters <> I'.N'U": cni>j rijtlitfii by Arni'tti' De- table clearing house for the sale of free chase Exposition, was an excellent example of lonnis Co.. Chicago. everything indicates that this will be the modern Penny Arcade In Its highest state Fin-jrct-Me-Not; copyrighted by Arnette-De- the regular size of the paper In the fu- tickets. Such acute discrimination is of perfection. It was one of the most attractive lonais Co.. Chicago. ture. used on the part of the operators of features on the Pike, a paying concession and Lavender and Old Lace; copyrighted by Ar- * * • these places that tickets may be pur- attracted Immense crowds. The Edlsonla occu- nette-Delonais Co., Chicago. chased in many Broadway cigar stores pied a large building, handsomely decorated, Valse des Amours; copyrighted by Wilfrid What does It signify? Simply this, brilliantly Illuminated by electric lights, and Beaudry, Quebec, Canada. that The Billboard Is the largest for good seats in front while the man- contained several hundred of the most up-to-date The Old Home Again; copyrighted by Dora amusement paper published In Amer- agers of theatres can offer their best coin operated machines, the greater part of Blackford, Lynn, Mass. patrons only standing room. Mr. Ma- which were manufactured by the Mills Novelty Easy Street; copyrighted by Sol Bloom. ica. It not only prints the most valu- Co., of Chicago, 111. Is Yo'? Yo' Is; copyrighted by C. J. Bond, able Information but more of It than son Peters, director of Henry W. Sav- The first Penny Arcade was started about six Chicago. any other paper. age's publicity bureau, made some dis- years ago, but It Is only recently that It has Answer; copyrighted by Boosey & Co., Lon- * * * coveries along the line of this species developed to its fullest extent. Splendidly ap- don. Eng. pointed parlors have been established In some •Come Back To Erin; copyrighted by Boosey Ic of grafting which resulted in the for- of the large cities at an expense ranging from We now have the largest circulation, mation of the Press Agents' Association Co., London, Eng. the largest paper and the best selec- $15.000 to $75.000 each. Others In smaller Down The Vale; copyrighted by Boosey & Co., It is understood that Mr. Peters used cities at an expense of from $1,000 up have London, Eng. tion of matter. Our circulation, both the clearing houses themselves as evi- been Installed, and they are uniformly success- at home and abroad, continues to grow ful. The same people who promoted some of faster than ever. Our advertising pat- dence, and obtained results which the largest Arcades, started a few years ago quite shocked him and certainly must operating the automatic machine on the per- MARRIAGES. ronage Is also growing. Once more we have made a marked impression upon centage plan. They are now counting as their Pierce-Wood—At the parsonage of the First proclaim that The Billboard Is Amer- profits from 50,000 to 100.000 pennies dally. Presbyterian Church, Albany, N. Y., March 26, ica's greatest amusement weekly. the Impresario. Mr. Peters placed Few people realize what can be accomplished by Hi'v. David O'Mearea, Allan Pierce of the * * * marks of identification upon quite a with a small capital and well directed efforts. Volunteer Organist Co., and Sophia Wood, non- number of tickets that were to be given Only those In the business know. Many of the professional. In former years, the pet aversion of out as complimentarles. An agent was largest operators In the world started a few Albertaon-Nlchols—Wednesday, March 29, at the average clergyman was the stage. years ago with a small outfit and have built Newark, N. J.. by Rev. J. Martin Nelfert. afterward sent to the cigar stores and up their business with their profits. It has been E. Colt AlberUon, of the Nat. M. Wills Co., Whenever the narrow-minded priest purchased a number of these marked stated by experienced slot machine men that, and Nellie V. Nichols, of the Sultan of Suit wanted something to roar and rant tickets, which were readily Identified by with an Investment of $500 In the right sort of Co. about he Invariably selected the the- Mr. Peters. This operation was re- machines, the profits will amount to at least Thurston-Martln—At Washington, D C.. Mar. atre and the people connected there- $r>0 a week. Machines can be placed In Parks, 20, Juliet Martin and Geo. H. Thurston, botk peated, and dozen of tickets thus Summer Resorts, stores of all kinds, and In of the Quincy Adams Sawyer Co. with. The Injustice of their tirades marked came back to the Savage pub- such public places from $1.000 to $5.000 can be Holdsworth-Reese—On the stage of the Bljo* and the unfairness of their deductions licity bureau. Mr. Peters was taken realized during the summer season alone. Dur- Theatre, Kenosha. Wis., March 24, Mr. Charles and conclusions impelled a well known with the Idea of establishing a black ing the other seasons the same machines will Holdsworth and Leslie Reese. dramatic journalist to start a scrap start a Penny Arcade or will yield a hand- list for these grafters, and the keep- some Income If placed In hotels, cigar stores, book. In It he pasted newspaper clip- ing of this list has been made a part etc. Within a few weeks the earnings will be OBITUARY. pings regarding the misdoings of of the duties of the secretary of the sufficient to Increase the number of machines William H. Meeker, 83, died at his home In clergymen. His collection grew at a new association. Among this list are and one can build up a large business. Some New Rochelle, N. Y., March 31. Mr. Meeker most amazing rate. He had columns operators buy aft high as $. i.nun worth of ma- was a tragedian In Shakespearean and high-class people who abuse courtesies; those chines In a year. It Is a line of business In plays, and had supported such stars as Edwin anent ministers who had embezzled who have no right to such courtesies, which the returns are quick, the profit large, and John Wllkes Booth. Edwin Forest, E. L. money, beaten their wives, deserted etc., but have claimed such privilege. and the investment safe. It is not necessary to Davenport and Mrs. Gilbert. He was also the their children and even committed There Is also a list kept of the regu- wait to work up a business; it conies at once best known Uncle Tom In his day. and supported murder. But the singular part of It through the machines while one Is engaged In Mrs. G. C. Howard, the original Topsy, and wife lar correspondents in New York for other occupation. There Is no limit to the of the man who dramatized Uncle Tom's Cabin. all was that by far the greater part of papers outside of that city. The new possibilities of the amusement machine. The Pearl Macbeth, known professionally as Bessie the clippings detailed crimes that the association proposes to use legal means American people seem to be Just waking up to Ralph, was overcome by gas at Hotel Ven- stage was most stigmatized for, viz.: Its usefulness. It Is the pride of America that ilome. Troy, N. Y., anu died -larch 21. The of restraint and will assist in the pros- Its people lead the world In useful Inven- remains were shipped to her home at Weedsport, clergymen who betrayed the unmarried ecution of any person who fraudulently tions, In mineral wealth. In the produce of the Pa. women and seduced the wives In their represents himself to be entitled to the soil and In nearly every known Industry. Sin- Edward C. Murphy, 48. died at the home of flocks. The story of the scrap books privileges which theatrical managers gularly, Europe first recognized the utility of his parents In Qulncy, III., March 27, of con- (for there were four very large ones the coin operated machine. In the leading Euro- sumption. Mr. Murphy was for twenty-five years cheerfully accord the newspaper fra- pean conutrles the "silent salesman" Is em- a circus clown, and his last appearance was with as a result of two year's work) was ternity. ployed to dispense many of the necessities of UK- Ilaag Show. never told, because just about the time The press agents included in the new life; but we touch upon this feature lightly as Maude Thornton, 22, singing and dancing suo- the collector was getting ready to ex- organizations are as follows: Chas. it pertains more to the history of the slot brette, died at her home In Lowell, Mass., March plode his bomb, attacks on the stage machine than to the Penny Arcade. Perhaps at 30. Miss Thornton was one of the Thornton Sis- Emerson Cook, of David Belasco's some future time we may write its history from ters team, Maude and Alice. ceased to be the fashion In the church. staff; Mason Peters, director general of the time of the Caesars to the present day. Marguerite Nicholas, beloved sister of "Jolly" * * * Henry W. Savage's forces; Wells Joe Nicholas, of Nicholas and Kelly, died at Of late there has been manifest on Hawks, who has the same position MEW INCORPORATIONS. San Francisco, Cal.. and was burled at Holy Baltimore Amusement Co.. Paterson, N. J.; Cross Cemetery, San Mateo County. March 28. the part of the young and callow mem- with Charles Frohman; Channing Pol- capital stock, $20, Operate summer amuse- George Becker, veteran concert ticket agent, bers of the clergy and certain notoriety lock, who supervises the Shubert's ments. Incorporators—Frank Melville, John J. well known In New York musical circles, died seekers who wear the cloth, to revert publicity; W. Hollo Sill, who Is with Schulthelser and Frederick at nil home in that city recently. Billboard 11

MORE TESTIMONY Kansas City, M»., March 25, 1905. ARCHIE LEVY many professional friends in wishing Dear Billboard—Being a constant reader of your paper, there la not an Item printed In Its Mr. and Mrs. Leslie a safe and pleas- In the Western Vaudeville Controversy. columns that 1 do not Bee, and as I have just Writes of the Western Controversy. ant voyage and prosperous tour in the returned from the coast, I read with a broad land of the Kangaroo. smile the articles In last week's Issue con- Our San Francisco correspondent in- cerning the situation there. I have no doubt March 28, 1905. terviewed Mr. Tony Loubelski concern- that the communication from performers com- Editor Billboard, CASE OF FRENZIED FINANCE ing the charges brought against his plaining of unprofessional treatment are correct, Cincinnati, Ohio. as I can name one act In particular that not Dear Sir—In perusing the columns A Case of Frenzied Finance, a new circuit last week by certain perform- only has a reputation In this country but In ers. He pronounced the charges false, Europe. They arrived In JMsco with a five of your last issue several articles at- farce by Kellett Chalmers, was given and offered to place $1,000 in the hands weeks' contract to open at Fischer's Theatre, tracted my attention over the signa- its premiere at the Academy of Music, and upon arrival were told that an act just tures of managers and performers. I Newburg, N. Y., March 30, under the of The Billboard to be forfeited to the like It had been booked on one-third the sal- Actors Fund if a single Instance of un- ary; that If they wonld work at that figure have been on this coast both as man- management of Wm. A. Brady. The fair treatment to a performer or team all right, If not they could not use the act. ager and agent for the past eighteen cast was as follows: could be proved. He stipulates, of There are dozens of cases just like this, and years, and during all my career in the Mr. J. Wllloughby Johnson Robert Fischer acts that have the "goods," as they say. I show business have done my utmost to Mr. John Wesley Johnson... .Wm. J. Ferguson course, that said performer or team played ten weeks In the northwest, on the Mr. Bat Scranton Frank Hatch must have first proved that he or they Lang Circuit, and can not complain, as they act right with not only managers but Mr. Madison Spuytenvll John Flood were able to make good. Continuing, treated me O K; but California Is the jump- performers, and have enough self-con- Mr. Barre Walter Campbell our correspondent observes: Ing-off place, and they have so many acts It ceit in my system to know that I have Mr. Gllfeather Harry Bolter Is Impossible to play them, and the managers made good. Regarding some of the Bennle Tucker Douglas Fairbanks I beard quite a number of complaints made take advantage of this and offer work at barely performers coming out here under con- Mrs. John Wesley Johnson.... Emily Wakeman •bout tbe circuits, but of course there are living expenses. Performers must take It or Mlsa Irene Johnson Olive Murray always two sides to every question. I have live on the beautiful sunshine, and I assure tract and then being dumped, it is Miss Palsy Johnson Laura Lemmers talked to several performers and they speak you that Is not fattening. true. Although I am sorry to admit Mrs. Cramp, of New York Ada Gllman Terr highly of the coast, and some say that I am glad to Bee you publish Items concern- this, facts can not be denied. Any acts Amy Clara Gould they would like to stay out here. Ing the situation out there, as It will lead The Star Circuit has theatres In Portland, performers to consider very carefully before that I have brought out personally I The new piece is said to be snappy Astoria, Tacoma, Seattle, Sacramento and other going, and then If they run on a snag It la have made good with no matter what and full of ginger, exposing a number towns. their own fault. The article printed on page their contracts read or how many of get-rich-quick methods, and intro- In my Interview with Mr. Al. G. Flournoy, 14 of your last Issue Is as true as gospel, as I weeks I have placed them. I confess who Is to be manager of the Lyceum theater, saw the very same deal before I left California. ducing a score of personages whose on Seventh street near Market, he said that Yours respectfully, that some of the acts brought out here originals are likely to be recognized. the people he had crossed off In the "list" GBO. W. O'DOIB. ought never to have been sent, and I The production is an elaborate one. (which I am sending you) have been playing can blame no one but the agent in •ut here from four to sixteen weeks, and have no complaint to make whatever. Mr. Flournoy Chicago who represents a certain the- TO TOUR WILHELM TELL Is an old-time performer and will succeed Mr. RESIGNATION CONFIRMED atrical management out here. If any Fred. Lincoln In the management of the l.y person ought to receive adverse criti- On May 1 the Cinclnati German The- •cum on ttie 27th. He said tbe same as Mr. cism it is the same agent. I will also Loverlch, good performers will get good money. The resignation of Maurice Magnus atre Company will start out on the He also says that a nubmer of performers are say for Mr. John Considine that up road for a season with a Wilhelm Tell from the 10 cent museums of the east, and out as eastern representative and resident North he has always made good. His ensemble, in celebration of the Schiller here they will swell up. All they were paid manager of the Affiliated Western The- agent in Chicago, Mr. Lang, has had anniversary. The company will visit in the east was from $25 to $30 a week, and atre Circuits, reported in last week's several articles in The Billboard, and when they get out here they want $50 and issue of The Billboard, is confirmed in such large cities as Buffalo. Louisville, $75 per team, and If they don't make good for the veracity of each and every one Nashville. Minneapolis, Milwaukee anoT they howl. Mr. Flournoy pays as much as the following communication from Mr. I will vouch. Just a line of advice others. The financial success of the $100 a team and does a good business. He will Magnus: here would not be amiss. "Perform- trip Is assured, and under the able di- make the same proposition as Mr. Loverlch: Chicago, March 29, 1905. ers, if you have not got the goods and will put up a forfeit of $1,000 In the hands To Whom It May Concern: rection of Mr. O. E. Schmid there is of The Billboard to any first-class performer Owing to reasons beyond control, I have this can't make good, for heaven's sake no doubt as to the good impression who does not get treated right, and has lots (lay severed my connections with the Affiliated don't come out to the coast, because the company will leave In the various of performers who will vouch the same thing. Western Theatre Circuits. I wish further to you will get bumped hard. If you places It visits. The undertaking will 1 have talked with several others, and all announce that all contracts made through me have the goods don't hesitate in com- •ay they heard that several performers were not In connection with the Irving Theatrical Agency no doubt be watched with much inter- treated right on the circuits oat here; bnt of hold good. This business Is now under the ing if you have a contract; but first est. While it Is not an unusual thing course these performers might have had some management of Mr. J. K. Dalley, jr. All com- see whom you have the contract with." for cities of a large German population •mall grievance. munications should be addressed to him per- | I could send you a petition with the to have their local company, the at- sonally. MoBt respectfully yours, i names of most of the acts on this coast The two following letters give evi- MAURICE MAGNUS. tempt is seldom made to take a Ger- dence that their author has been treat- ] to-day with whom I have done busi- man company on the road. To Cin- ed right while in the west: ness, who will testify to my making cinnati belongs the honor of having TONY LTTBELSKI good with them, but that will occupy started out the first company of this St. Louis, Mo., March 27, 1905. too much space. I am not the one too kind and, at that, a company of un- Bdltor Billboard. Replies t« His Critic*. Desr Sir—Have been reading lately the com- make a. howl at anything said or done; questioned merit. plaints of performers regarding their treat- I have been at the game too long. I ment on the Western Circuits. I can hon- The following open letter Is self explanatory: might have made a mistake as well as EDWIN J. SNYDER DEAD estly say that I never was treated better In my any one, but I can assure you, if I life than I was on the coast. For five years Editor The Billboard, 1 worked constantly for Levy. Loverlch, Lubelskl. Cincinnati, O. have it is the fault of the head not the The hundreds of friends of Edward Granman, Morgansteln and Mose Goldsmith, and Dear Sir—As president of the Affllated West- heart. It is unreasonable, unjust and J. Snyder, manager for Walker White- between these managers I was never Idle. ern Theatre Circuit, and as managing director of unkind for certain agents to send peo- sides, were shocked to learn of his That Is doing pretty well for five years. Any the Tony Lubelskl Novelty Circuit, extending ple out, and after they get them here, performer who can make good never has any from the east to the coast, In behalf of my asso- sudden death at Cleveland, Ohio, Wed- trouble there. During my experience all good ciates and self. I wish to state a few facts thousands of miles away from home, nesday, March 29, after an operation •cts were kept constantly at work. I can pertaining to the anonymous letter of a so-called to have managers close them. I, at for appendicitis. He was sick for a name one sketch team that worked steadily injured performer that I noticed in The Billboard the present moment, am holding up or two years for I). J. Grauman on his circuit. of Mnrch 25: week, but fatal complications set in Some people have the Idea that out In the First, the AflJIated Western Theatre Circuit assisting more actors on this coast to- and It was soon known that he could "wooly" they are behind the times In the consists of the Tony Lubelskl Novelty Circuit, day than some managers receive sal- not recover. Mr. Snyder was fifty-one •how business. If you can pass muster In the Loverlch Rothschild California Novelty Cir- ary. I do not want to mention who years of age, having been born in Phil- San Francisco you can go anywhere. In the cuit and S. Morton Cohn's Star Circuit, and owns these managers are, I will leave that ten cent bouses on the coast the attendance Is sixteen of the leading houses on the coast; and adelphia. April 10, 1854, and for the •o big that the patrons demand more of tbe while writing this letter 8. Morton Cobn has to the performers, they know who they past twelve years has been associated managers than of the higher priced houses, and purchased two or three more. 1 have been doing are doing business with. You can with Mr. Whitesldes at the Empire If they have a bad act or two on the bill the business for the past three years as the Tony bank on it that any one who has a Theatre, Cleveland, at the time of Mr. house feels It. My advice to performers Is— Lubelskl Novelty Circuit, with headquarters at contract over my signature will re- don't go west to "try It on the dog." If you Fischer's Theatre, San Francisco. With onr af- Snyder's death. He leaves a widow, can deliver the goods you will be treated right. filiation of houses that we book for In connection ceive the full length of his engage- Caroline, and two children to mourn Since I have been east I have had offers to go with those we own, we have In the neighborhood ment. I am no longer connected with his loss, besides three brothers In Cin- west again at an Increased salary for an un- of forty houses extending from Chicago to the the 3-L's; I have nothing to do with cinnati. The interment took place limited time, so It Is not so bad as repre- Pacific coast. North ana South. We are con- them. I am working alone. This bus- sented. I know of many others In the east tinually supplying talent, from five to seven acts from the home In New York City, Fri- who can go back there any time they like. in each house, and have always treated perform- iness of advertising they can give per- day afternoon last, the many friends I simply write this as I think It Is just. ers with the utmost consideration, and there formers fifty-two weeks is all rot. and beautiful floral tributes being evi- Yours respectfully. never has been a performer with an act of merit They can not give it to them; they dence of the high regard in which the JACK SYMONDS, but has been accorded every courtesy due his haven't got the work and never did decease was held. Mgr. Brigadier Co. profession, both as to the fulfillment of contracts have it. Certain managers advertise March 23, 1905. and personal treatment. Since this agitating Bdltor The Billboard. letter hns appeared In your valued paper, I would that they own their own houses. With COMBINATION RUMOR Dear Sir—I see by your paper that some like to see this matter voiced In the true senti- one or two exceptions there Is no performers are kicking at the western man- ments of the legitimate performers who have manager out here who owns his thea- agers. I can't see where they have a kick played to the Pacific coast, and I earnestly re- There is a rumor afloat that the coming, as this act worked on Mr. Most Gold- quest that all performers under whose observa- tre. They have a lease on the same Keith and Orpheum Circuits will short- •mlth's circuit for sixteen weeks and 1 never tion this notice comes will do Justice to the and pay rent the same as any mer- ly combine so as to offer to perform- bad a contract. Mr. Goldsmith told me If the managers who have played them on extensive chant. ers a season of forty weeks straight. act made good he would keep us working. engagements and write a letter to yonr valued I am exceedingly pleased to note the The rumor, probably the revival of an We worked sixteen weeks and then went to paper, stating the true conditions In the west way you are taking up the performers California to play the Grauman Circuit. I as to treatment nt the hands of the controllers old one, has foundation in the recent worked for him and was treated royally; also of those three affllated circuits. There are times rights, you are on the right track, meeting of the Eastern Vaudeville worked for Tony Lubelskl, who Is a fine man, when performers comes out on misrepresentation, your articles are Just and deserve ev- Managers' Association, at which Mr. •nd could have stayed longer, bnt had to come receive transportation, and make a long Jump to ery consideration. Any question you east to fill contracts. Any good performer who nnen on the circuit, and the only thing left to Martin Beck of the Orpheum Circuit Is on the square and can deliver the goods do after snch acts open is to close them, as they desire answered Just drop me a line was conspicuously present. can go to the coast and stay a year. I know would be inlurloiift to the house where they plav and I will give it to you straight from lots of good that Archie Levy, Tony Lnbelskl. as well as the profession they try to represent: the shoulder. I need add no more. GBOUND RENT AND ELECTRIC LIGHTS D. J. Grauman, Mose Goldsmith, Mr. Lang and and It la no donbt one of these performers, who Trusting you will give this space, be- FREE other managers have done for performers. I hns tried to do business under misrepresentation, The reader's attention Is called to the ad, know of fifty acts that can go to the coast who has written this letter. Tbe numerous let- lieve me, yours very truly, on another page of this Issue, of the Mountain and stay for a year—they have the goods. tfr« thnt yon will no donM receive from the ARCHIE LEVY. Park Casino, Roanoke, Va. Some acts may have had trouble, but I speak different parts of the United States will verify This place Is on the circuit, owned and con- of the matter as I found It. . Hoping this finds my assertion that all performers have been treat- trolled by Mr. Jake Wells, the well-known South- •pace In your paper, I remain, yours respectfully, ed as stated. MANTELL LOSES SCENERY ern Theatrical magnate. The pnrk, Itself, Is a ROBERT KUHN, I hope sincerely that yon will publish this Scenery and properties used by beautiful one and Is situated two and one-half Mgr. Three Kuhns. letter as It Is to the Interest of the vaudeville miles from the husuing and prosperous city of profession as well SB to the Managers. Robert B. Mantell in his Shakespear- Roanoke, Va. The following letter, however, cast Yours very truly, ean productions -were totally destroyed It has a drawing population of over 75,000 another hue to the situation. They are TONY LUBKLSK1. by fire at the Wabash Depot. Pitts- people. Excursions and picnic parties are In- numerable (at least one dozen excursions every published as received: burg, Pa., March 29. The scenery had day). As an Inducement to tenting and novelty Detroit, Mich., March 30, 1905. MARY CLOWES TO STAR been hauled to the depot for shipment shows of every description. Manager Harry Bern- Bdltor The Billboard. and placed In the train shed. It is stein Is offering ground rent and electric lights, Dear Sir—Reading a recent write-up or com- valued at about $5,000. free of charge and no percentage or commission plaint of the treatment of performers In Cali- whatever. fornia and the northwest, I wish to state we A new star will be seen next season For particnlars, address Harry -Bernstein, man- also have a complaint of nnfalr treatment. In the theatrical firmament in the per- ager, Academy of Music, Roanoke, Va. Moreover, I see some performers names signed son of Mary Clowes, whose versatility, WILL TOUR AUSTRALIA stating they were treated fair, who, as I well personal magnetism and good work in Eddie Leslie and Mile. Carrie, who CALVE WILL TOTTE know, were not. They get you to sign con- have been meeting with great success tracts and when you get there lay yon off. Mrs. Fisk's Co., as well as other high It fa announced from New York that 3. None of them state destination right on the class organizations, has won for the on the Pacific coast, will sail from San Kromberg has completed arangements with John contracts, and one never knows from one day to young actress the generous praise of Francisco, Tuesday, April 18, for Aus- Cort. owner of a large circuit of theatres In the the next where they will be. The only fair press and public. Miss Clowes will tralia, for tour of that country extend- northwest, whereby they will Jointly superin- treatment we ever received was on the Crystal ing through September. They are tend a tour of Mme. Calve. The prima donna Circuit, WeBton'B Circuit and on the bookings make her debut in stellar roles in a will give a series of forty concerts beginning of B. M. Carlson. Yon may use our names new play now being written for her scheduled to return to America in Oc- next October, starting In New York and extend- freely. Respectfully, DEKOTA. by a prominent author. tober. 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used when "Country Billposter" states that Golden Lion Hotel. Bailie McMillan presided, Mr. Link became "an easy mark for designing and In the company were representatives of a men with personal axes to grind," or that he number of advertisers and newspapers. had been led to do their bidding. The climax He Is used when he states "all the mistakes Link has made came through his inability to DAUBS. understand or cope with men of their class.'' Did Barney loose the dog. or did he chow To cap the climax your author writes that he the rope V Intends to "cut loose from the crowd, and that Floyd Ilowery, of Coshoeton, Ohio, put out he has frankly admitted that he has blun- 5,000 booklets recently for Montgomery. Ward HEAD IT OFF take a similar stand with reference to dered greatly." & Co., of Chicago. lago was a chivalrous gentlman compared At last the report of the committee on the the objectional theatrical poster and with "Country Billposter." although they used "New York Situation" is out. A proud moment Massachusetts is conceded to be the save itself and the theatrical interests the same slimy methods. for the committee. nursery of the Blue Law. There is of this country a world of trouble. The real friends of Barney Link are willing Zeke Thompson, of Sun Francisco, Cal., has much upon the Statute Books of that Think it over and then do something that his ability to cope with men of business put out 4,000 half-sheets for the Pacific Coast training shall be estimated by what he has Forest Fish and Game Association. State which, if enforced, would make when you get to Montreal. already accomplished and the position he has How about "burlesque performances." Guess living anything but pleasant within its BUTTINSKI. already won—from a position of a "common the axe must have slipped for the Astute Edi- borders. Many of the old enactments bill stick" and employe of Barnnm & Bailey Itor forgot his self-administered admonition to have been forgotten or, if remembered, to a place In the council of National Adver- "hue to the line." NEED OF CHECKING SYSTEM tisers where millions are dealt with. Never there are few, if any, who have the face forgetting the "common bill stick" from whose The Hot Springs (Ark.) Billposting Co.. are to evoke them in this day of liberal liv- Advertisers Are Entitled to Proof that Their ranks he has risen, he Is Invited to meet and putting up new boards to replace those de- ing. Nevertheless, when the State of Fosters Are Displayed According to consult with prominent men Handling Important stroyed by the recent fire. Massachusetts, or any law breeding affairs. The dull thud heard in the neighborhood of Contract. The small fry are excited to envy and jeal- Madison Square one day last week was not power within its borders, assumes to ousy at his well-earned rise to power and posi- the explosion of the Loop of Death automobile do something radical the cry "blue In the light of the past there la no doubt tion and being compelled to look up to him; at the Garden. It was only the bursting of an law" is promptly raised. This is un- that there has been great advancement made tills same small fry desire to pull him down. old bag of hot air In the St. James Building. doubtedly what will happen if the Hoi- in poster advertising in ten years. In the To my mind this jealousy is the secret of the J. F. Clark, of Conway, Ark., writes that first place the billboards are constructed more attacks upon Barney Link. business is good and has been all winter. He yoke Town Council adopts an ordi- substantially and have a better posting sur- I regret to notice' that your approval of "A reports large distributing orders on the way nance, as it proposes to do, regulating face. Instead of being built with the boards Country Billposter's" article would have a ten- from Cincinnati and Philadelphia and will be- the use of posters for the purpose of running IciiKtliwIse. with cracks between dency to give weight to his malice and envy. gin distributing a 15,000 lot for Peruna on advertising certain theatrical attract- through which a hat could be thrown, they are The attempt to throw dust In the eyes of the April 15. built with the boards up and down and of usual reader when the statement Is made that tions. The ordinance in question re- matched lumber that stops both wind and rain. he is a "strong admirer of President Link, and There was that "serious and responsible task lates primarily to the licensing of set before" the Eminent and Astute Editor of Or, they are built of sheet steel which Is the In a position to know what Barney's personal the official organ, and we mean the "one that places of amusement, but the meat in Ideal posting surface. feelings are." This endorsement of yours might does not permit the intrusion of 'manufactured* the cocoanut is found in Section 4 Then the paper Is put on with more care mislead others If the statement was not un- and watched more closely after it IB put on true. A. W. WEBBER. sniTnui sensationalism or Idle scaiulle-inonging which reads as follows: to keep It in good condition. With very few gossip." Guess Its done gone been forgot. "Every such licensee shall prevent his place exceptions the exact number of stands are The City Billpostlng Co., a newly organized of amusement and any performance or exhibi- posted as ordered by the advertiser and are JUST FAKIRS and licensed company at Morristown, Tenn., tion therein from being advertised by means kept on the boards for the full time ordered. Artemus Ward, In the March Issue of fame, have completed about 500 feet of billboards of pictorial posters, placards or show bills The "Charley Box" Is a thing of the past. twiddles his fingers at the I. A. A. In the and have them covered with paper for the which have not been approved by the City Mar- All In all, It must be said that the advertiser following manner: Page Remedy Co., Miles Orton's Southern shal, or by some person designated by him. now gets a fairly good run for his money. "Can there be any greater absurdity, plainer Shows and Jones' Railroad Shows. J. C. No posters, placards or show bills which are The system, admirable as It Is. still lacks misrepresentation or more vapid vanity than Wheeler, manager of the company, is a hust- lewd. Indecent or vulgar, or which plctorlally one point of perfection: proof of service. Now the statement, made on February Oth, by the ling and energetic man. represent tin- rmmnisskm or attempt to commit the billposter furnishes the advertiser a list of I. A. A.: Little Red Schoolhouse shoe posters from Bob any crime or bodily violence, shall be exhibited locations which says that the posters In ques- " 'The Trade-Mark Bill, presented to the Campbell and 20,000 circulars from the Foster- or displayed within the city; nor shall any tion 'ire placed on such and such boards. It present session of Congress through the efforts Mllburn Co. is new business reported by W. theatrical exhibition, play or performance be is tip to the advertiser to find out as best he of this Association, passed the House of Repre- A. Carter & Son, of Seymour, Ind. advertised on any poster, placard or show bill can if thr post ITS are actually there. If he is sentatives on the 14th ult., the Senate on the within the city by any name or title which fortunate enough to have a representative In •JTlli. has been signed by the President, and be- Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Bryau and family, Indicates that the exhibition, play or perform- every city posted he can keep a fairly good comes a law on April 1st. 1905.' of Cleveland, Ohio, accompanied by Mrs. M. ance portrays, represents, shows, enacts or ex- check on the display; if not he Is entirely at "From the first to the last the I. A. A. has Breslauer, of Minneapolis, Minn., are touring plains scenes of immorality or the commission the mercy of the billposter. Now, the bill- led Its members to believe that this work was the West Indies. The party went to New of or attempt to commit crimes against chas- poster IIMS lii-cn known to take advantage of the to be credited to the association. In reality Orleans for the Mardl Gras and then to Ha- tity. The City Marshal shall exclude all post- advertiser's helplessness and to cover his paper it needed no such aid. because It was practically vaiia, Cuba. ers, placards or show bills which violate the before the time it should run has expired. He roinplete and successfully launched before the Will J. Perry, of Newnan, Ga., Is prepar- almve provisions. renders his bill just the same and takes a I. A. A. was born." ing to erect Iron boards in twelve towns around chance that the advertiser will never discover And Artemus knows. Newnan, his home town. These boards will be That puts It right up to the theater tho fraud. ready for paper May 1. Wine of Cardul, 20- manager strong and does not drag in N«m- and then the advertiser does discover HELENA HEARD FROM. Mule Team Borax, Lion Coffee, and a lot of the poor billposter at all. But Section the deception and the medium of poster ad- local paper covers his boards now, with more to vertising loses a patron. Editor Billboard—We note that you publish go up this month. Distributing Is reported 5 has something that reaches the bill- Sn f;\r tlif Mil pi* tor lias said to the adver- letter from J. J. Williams in this week's Blll- good. poster, it reads: tiser : Hcrt-'s ynur list of locations; I say bonrd In which he tries to boost the Fltz- "Any person exhibiting or displaying post- your posters are put up according to that list. patrick Billnostlng Co. Williams runs a road ALLIANCE NOTES. ers, placards or show bills in violation of the That's tho host I can give you. *liu\v. FitJipjitrirk owns the opera house. Come provisions of the preceding section shall, for So far the advertiser—that Is, the advertiser to your own conclusion. Inclosed you will find Boston Local of the Billposters' Al- each and every offense forfeit and pay a pen- who has the requisite nerve to take the chance i Inter from a disinterested pnrty; one who liance held an election of officers on Sunday, alty of not less than five nor more than twenty- —li;is ht-i-ii sai isticMl with the proof given, be- shouUl know a good plant when he sees It. March 20, which resulted as follows: Presi- five dollars." lieving that the majority of billposters are In justice to ourselves we would request you dent, J. Morton Butler; vice-president, Harry him.-st. which they are. But should the ad- to publish It. Thanking you In advance and Williams; recording secretary. Walter Ward; That holds the billposter good and vertiser be always compelled to hank upon the with the request that you return the inclosed, corresponding secretary, Joseph Volk; financial tight. honesty of thp billposter? Should not the bill- we are, yours truly, secretary, Frank Johnson; treasurer, John Hal- * * * pi is t IT be wlllinu' t«> go him one better and s:iy : NEWMAN * EHIIMAN. pin; business agent, Joseph Glyun; sergeant-at- Here is absolute proof that your posters were Helena, Ark., March 30, 1805. •iniis. James Judge; executive committee, John There you have a proposed ordi- [tut out on sm-li a day and remained on tho Klls, Kdimmd Burke. George Collier, Sandy nance, moderate in its terms and pen- iiuMiMs three months from that date; our In- To Whom It May Concern: Mums, and Kduanl Thomas. The union donated alties, and one that is quite likely to spcrtor revfi»\\...i the display on such dates and I have this day posted paper on the boards '2~> to the Philadelphia billposters, who are be enacted, if It has not already been found such and such conditions. All stands nvned by Newman & Ehrman for the Sells- on strike. \\civ up and In good shape on the date of ex- 1»o\vns Shows, and have found the plant well passed. If it passes In Holyoke what piration. i-niilnpcd with gnod liM'Miion-:. covering Helena In is to prevent its passing in other cities? 11 is not Impossible to do this. The Asso- all parts of the town: and I consider that the Newspapers will take it up and push clati'd It 111 posters and Uist rilnitm s now have ^.-lls Downs billing will bring them the money. MAGNETIC TACK HAMMERS! it along as a "good thing"—anything ;in liu-Mine of fully $25.000 annually and could I 'Mil also ivnniiiiifii'1 \»'\\ until iS; Khrinan us Just the thing for tacking tin and cardboard that seems to narrow the field of use- t'iKily afford to spend $15.000 for rherkhig pur- gentlemen with whom It Is a pleasure to do ii'us. Every dlntrlbn r ibould bare one. poses. The remaining $10.000 would be siilll- business, and In my several years dealing with Prices, with double eitt'nslon hand, S2 Inebm fulness of the billposter looks good to rient to pay all other expenses that were actu- them can say their word is their bond. Any lone. each. $2.00: triple extension handle*. 41 the newspaper. ally necessary. contracts made with them will be filled to the iDChee long, eacb I2.&0. Send money wltb tu» * * * A HMTkinc system would have the result of letter. W. R. MTSOAT. order. None sent C. O. D. eatabllablng greater confidence In the medium Agent Sells-Downs Shows. Suppose it were to happen that the of poster inlviTi isJng and could be count ft Helena, Ark., October 19. 1904. The Donaldson Litho. Co., Newport, Ky. ordinance quoted, or something like it, upon to iin-ti'.-iv.. tli*. volume of business a quar- SECOND-HAND SLOT MACHINES BOUGHT should be adopted in a hundred or ter of a million dollars per annum at the very AND SOLD. For Sale—100 Combination Scales more cities, what would we have? A ll'HSt. SCOTTISH BILLPOSTERS ASSOCIATION and Lifters; 4 Tonophonc Electric Pianos at hundred City Marshals or persons des- Worth trying for, isn't It? ?1!K>.00; 12 Killsiiii Klectrlc Phonographs at The Billboard is Indebted to Bailie W. B. L"J Iron Mntocsopes at $:i2.r>0; 40 Sapbo ignated by them, who would have a McMillan, of Greenock, Scotland, for a copy hundred notions of what was "li-wd, REPLY TO "COUNTRY BILLPOSTER." Picture Machines at $17.50; 22 Illustrated Song of the Stirling Journal and Adeverliser giving .Machines "t .<:!-."'": l.vi Stereoscopic Picture indecent or vulgar" in posters, pla- in «-\ tended report of the annual meeting of Mai-blnex :it Sio.ini; Klcctrlc Lifters. Punchers, cards and show bills. We should have The Ittllbnnrd I* plnased to give spare to the the Scottish Billposters Associations, held in followtnir <'«>tTespoTi'idoz.. £3.00 each. proposition as "tommy-rot" and been Ignored as not worthy to be dignified by No. 3. Royal. 9-ineh, $34.50 doz.. 83.50 each. "bunk"; but it is coming just the notice, but the sly Insinuations of a pretended 8-foot Curved Handles. ">" cents each. same and it may come in a form that '' friend'' might probably mislead the casual X TIT M WC BRUSH MAKERS, reader. CN> «J t*r* IYO. 127 N. 6th St.. PHILADELPHIA. PA. will make a lot of folks very, very To those who know Barney Link best it Is weary, if they continue to wait for apparent that the article In question Is more \l r-ii-i-ii Agent: It. < . i \ ni'UI I.I.. 17-1» N. ilorirsm St., Clili-iigo, III. the newspapers and the people to bring full of misrepresentations and sneaking malice it to them. than any of the open assaults of an avowed BILL POSTERS * * * enemy. For the benefit of other people who Have tbe be*t »»onrd* ilo not know the sturdy character of Barney This thing can be handled by the Link so well. I deem it my duty to unmask THE JOHK CHAPMAN GO. and tcreateet location* Billposters' Association with ease. It the battery of this enemy in ambush. In Cincinnati aun »*«"«. 7'l <>«>!'. tion in refusing to display commercial practical business men or affairs" when he as- rosters that were objectional. It can sumed the presidency. The cumulative lie Is Meitiian "The Billboard" when answering ads. Maitio* "TO* S&JmnTti" wW anxmrino

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DRAMATIC ROUTES. A Guilty Conscience, H. L. Cates, mgr.: Wllll- mantlc, Conn., 5; Elizabeth. N. I., 6-8. A Little Outcast (Geo. E. Gill's): Llvermore, Me.. 5; Bath 6; Rockland 7. Good stock. Good perforations. Accurate number* for One Ride." "Admit One." "Merry-Go-Round." A Desperate Chance, Forrester & Mtttenthal, ing. All kinds of tickets made to order for Parks and THE AMERICAN TICKET CO. "Bathing." Others to be added. Any of the above mgre.: Camden, N. J., 3-5; Wilmington, Del., TicketAmusement purposes. We keep a variety of Roll s in can Rollbe shipped sam* day order is receiveds in any 6-8. tickets in stock as follows : "Good for 50 in trade." quantity of 2,000 or more. Special prices in large A Prisoner of War, Forrester & Mlttenthal, "Good for ODC ride oa Miniature Railway." "Good TOLEDO, O. quantities. Tickets furnished in strips if dciired. mgrs.: Buffalo, N. Y., 3-8; Rochester 10-12; Syracuse 13-15. A Midnight Marriage. Forrester & Mlttenthal, South Bend. Ind., 5; Waukegan, 111., 6; Keno- Grapewin, Chas., John J. Klerans, mgr.: New New London, Conn., 3-5; Danbury 6-8; Nauga- mars.: New York City, 3-8. sha, Wls., 7; Racine 8; Milwaukee 0-15. York City. 3-8. tuck 10-12. A Wife's Secret (Spencer & Atom's): James Down by The Sea, Phil Hunt, mgr.: Dayton, Oifford-Haerlng: Oiford Junction, la., 3-8. Lorlmer, Wright, Wm. A. Brady, mgr.: Provi- Fort, mgr.: Syracuse, N. Y., 3-5; Rochester O., 3-5; Portland, Ind., 6; Decatur 7; Rich- Gagnon-Pollock Stock Co., Bert C. Gagnon, mgr.: dence. R. I.. 3-8. 6-8; Buffalo 10-15. mond 8; Cincinnati. O., 9-15. Savannah, Ga., 3-8. Leroy Stock Co.. R. B. Leroy. mgr.: St. Charles. Arizona (Eastern), Melville B. Raymond, prop.: Devil's Auction, M. Wise, mgr.: New Phila- George, Grace: Schenectady, N. Y., 7. Atlanta, Ga., 3-8; Richmond, Va., 10-15. delphia. O., 6. Hanford, Charles B.. F. Lawrence Walker. Melville, Rose In Sis Hopkins, Andrew- Mackey. Arizona (Western), Melville B. Raymond, prop.: Drew, John, Chas. Frohman, mgr.: Chicago, mgr.: Lake Charles, La., 5; New Iberia 0; mgr.: New York City, 3-8; Philadelphia, Pa, Sharon, Pa., 5; Wheeling. W. Va., 6; East 111.. 3-15. Morgan City 7; Baton Rouge 8; Mobile, Ala., 10-15. Liverpool, O., 7; Rochester, Pa.. 8; Rochester. DeGrasse, Joseph, Fred A. Hayward, mgr.: 10-11: Pensacola, Fla., 12; Montgomery, Ala., May. Verna. Stock Co.. H. A. DnBols mgr : N. Y., 10-12: Syracuse 13-15. Manlstee. Mich., 5; Ludlngton 6; Ionia 7; 13; Atlanta. Ga., 14-15. Chambereburg, Pa., 3-5; Hagerstown. Md., 6-8; Aubrey Stock Co.. \V. 1>. Fitzgerald, mgr.: Nor- Owosso 8. Hunt Stock Co., M. A. Hunt, mgr.: Union City, Meyersdale. Pa., 10-15. rlstown. 1'u., 3-8; Chester 10-15. Davidson Stock Co., A. B. Davidson, mgr.: Bat- Mich., 3-8; Tecumseh 10-15. M.vrkle-Harder Stock Co. (Eastern). W. H. ^Allen. Viola. Chas. W. Allen, mgr.: Kansas tle Creek. Mich., 3-8. Hammond, Pauline. Clifton Whitman, mgr.: Harder, mgr.: New'Britain, Conn.. 3-8; Yonk- City. Mo.. 3-8: St. Joseph 10; Omaha, Neb., Dudley Dramatic Co.. Frank Dudley, mgr.: Hat- Magog. CJue.. 3-5: Colebrook. N. H.. ti-S: ers. X. Y.. 10-15. 11 12: Sioux ciiy. Iu., 13; Des Molues 14; Ili'sburg. Miss., 3-8. Groveton Kr-12; Berlin 13-15. Myrtle-Harder Stock Co. (Western). Eugene J. Cellar Rapids 1.1. Dora Thome. Rowland & Clifford, mgrs.: Ham-Harvey A: Gage Comedv Co.: Gloucester, Mass.. ""'1. mgr.: Hamilton. O.. 2-8; Springfield An Aristocratic Tramp. Kilroy & Brltton, mgrs.: ilton. Can.. 4-.1; Bruntford li; Woodstock 7; 3-8; Lewlston. Me.. 10-13. Adrian. Mich.. .1: Toledo. ().. (i-,s. London S: Sandiiskv. o.. 12: I'pper San- lloyi's Comedy Co.. H. G. Allen, mgr.: Hous- Mciiiimiiil Stock Co.. G. W. McDonald mgr : A Romance of C'oon Hollow. A. ('. Allen. mgr.: dusky 13. ton. Tix.. 3-S; Galveslon !I-I5. Wichita, Kan.. 3 ir,. Franklin. 1m!.. .1: Anderson li; St. Marys. O..S Darkes: Russia. W. C. Cunningham, mgr.: Jer- Her Only sin i Lincoln J. Carter's). Frank T. McAnlllTc. Jere, Stock Co.. Harry Katzes, mgr.: .A Chicago Tramp: Lamar, Mo., 8; Ft. Scott, se\ city. N. J.. :(.«. Wallace, mgr.: wllki sharre. Pa.. 3-3; ocran- Brockton. Mass.. ;i-s; Lynn 10-22. Kan.. 13. Dcadwooil !Mck: Omaha, Neb.. 2-5. ton li s. More To Be Pitied an Scorned (Chas. E. Adams. Maude. Chas. Frohman, mgr.: Boston, Daly & Harold: Helena. Mont., 3-S. Hall. George F.. W. J. Fielding, mgr.: Ports- Blancy's), Abe Levy, mgr.: Des Mollies, la., Mass., 27-AprIl 8. Dvorak-Davidson stock Co., E. Jack DeVIgne. mouth. N. II.. .1; Portland. Me., li; Togus 7: 3-.1; St. Jos, ph. Mo.. «.«; Kansas City 9-15. Angell. J. S.. Comedians: Grant City. Mo.. 3-8. mi:r.: Salamanca, N. j.., 3-8; Dunkirk 1O-1.1. Halifax. N. S.. 1O-22. .Vav. Edna, in The School Girl. Chas. Frohman, After Midnight. Spencer & Aboru, mgrs.: Balti- Downing. Robert: Frankfort, Ind., 14. Hall. Don C.: Ft. Wayne. Ind.. 23 April 8; mgr.: Baltimore, Md.. 3-S; Washington. D. more. Mil.. :i-s. Diplomacy: W'llkcsbarre, Pa.. 7. Detroit, Mich., 10.22. C.. 1015. At The Old Cross Roads. Arthur C. Alston, Daly, Arnold, Llebier & Co.. mgrs.: New llendrlcks. Ken. Wm. Gray, mgr.: Kent. Wash.. My Wife's Family. I. Seidenberg. mgr.: Canon mgr.: Wilmington, Del., 3-5; Trenton. N. J., York City. Jan. 10. Indef. .1: F.'.lenslmrg li: North Yakima 7; Ultzville ^.l.v. Col., .1: Ft. Collins II: Greeley 7; Chey- 6-8. Davis, Harry. Stock Co.: Plttsburg. Pa., Indef. s: Spokane 0-10; Coeur D'Alene. Ida.. 11: enne. Wyo.. 8- Lincoln. Neb., 10; Fremont 11; A Country Kid. II. B. Whlttaker. mgr.: Medina. Douglas. Byron. Stock Co.: Detroit, Mich., in- Wanlncr 12; Wallace 13; Mlssollla, Mont.. imia'a 1113: Ix-xlngion, Mo.. 14; Leaven- n.. .1: Cnstlhie li: Ashland 7; Marlon 8; def, 14: Anaconda 1.1. worth. Kan.. 1.1. Iliiftfiird City. 1ml.. 14. Kdsall-Winthrope SIOCK Co.: Rocky Mount, N. Howard-Dorset. A. M. Miller, bus. mgr.: Owens- Mason & Mason. C. F. Wlegand. mgr.: Detroit. A Devil's Lane (Western), oeo. D. Sweet, mgr.: C.. 3-8; Lynchburg, Va.. 10-13. boro. Ky.. 3-S; Evaiisville. Ind.. 1015. .-.ch.. 2 s; Plttsburg. Pa.. 10-15. Prescott, Ariz.. 4-5; Mesa 8; Phoenix 7-8. Emery Stock Co.: Philadelphia, Pa.. 20 April 8. Howard Hall In The Millionaire Detective. Henry Murray A; Mackev. John J. Murrav, mgr.: Au- A Little Outcast . K. .1. Carpenter'sl : Madison. Ewlng. Gertrude. Ewlng & Ewlng, props.: Plcrson. mgr.: Jersey City, N. J., 3-8; New- burn. N. Y.. 3-S; Geneva 10-15. S. D.. 5; Woonsoeket 0; Mitchell 7; Yauktoil r.oonevllle, Ind.. 3-8. ark in 1.1. Marks stock Co.. Tom Marks, mgr.: Fargo, N. S: Sioux Falls In. Elliott, Ma.xiue. in Her Own Way, Chas. B. Dll- Ha\\irey, Charles: Montreal, Can., 3-8. D., 3-S. Alcazar Stock Co.. Be.asoo & Mayer, mgrs.: llngliam. mgr.: Philadelphia. Pa.. 3-15. ila.-kclt. James K.: Philadelphia. Pa., 3-15. Marks Bros.. R. W. .Marks, mgr.: Bangor, Me., Sim Francisco, Cal.. Indef. i'.iesi.n. Robert. Henry B. Harris, mgr.: Bos- Holland. Mildred, E. O. White, mgr.: Burling- 3-8. Anglln. Margaret. F. L. Perley. mgr.: San ton. Mass., 27-Aprll S. ton, la., 7. Murphy. Timothy. T. E. Saunders. mgr.: Padu- Francisco. Cal.. Mareh 20-May 13. Krwood Kig Stock Co. R. J. Erwood, mgr.: Illmmeleln's Imperial Stock Co.. R. F. Him. cah, Ky., 5; Frankfort G; Portsmouth. 0., 7; Baldwin jlclvlllc Sto,-k Co.: Buffalo, N. Y., Butler. Pa.. 3-8. melt-in, ingr.: Ft. Wayne, Ind.. 3-8. Hiiiitliiirtoii. W. Va.. S. hide". Empire Stock Co., Max Falkenheuer, mgr.: Herald Square Slock Co.. Rltter & Fanshawe, Murphy. Joseph, Geo. Kenney, mgr.: St. Louis, Bates. Blaneiie, David ..elasco, mgr.: New York Cleveland, O.. Feb. 20, indef. mgrs.: Patten. Me.. 3-8. Mo., 2-8. City. .March li. Indef. Faruiiui. Wm., Stock Co.: Buffalo. N. Y., March Hearts Adrift. Silencer & Aborn, mgrs.: New Mallory. Clifton: Penn Van, N. Y.. 7-8. Blair. Kmrenie, Geo. A. Blumenthal, uigr.: Phil- U, Indef. York City. 3-8. Metropolitan Slock Co. (Stanley's), Harry V. adelphia. Pa., 3-20. Fiske. Mrs. and The Manhattan Co.. Harrison Her First False Step (C. F. Whltakcr's), E. A. Wlnslow. bus mgr.: Atlantic, la.. 3-8. •BIj .. iiic.a.-c: I'.iihulelphla. I'a., Indef. lirev Fiske. prop, and mgr.: New York City, Schiller, mgr.: Brooklyn. N. Y.. 3-8. Matlice stock Co.. Ward H. Mattlce. mgr.: Ran- UK op S ,,ck Co.: Oakland. Cal.. Indef. Sept. 14 April 15. How He Won Her (C. F. Whitakor'sj : Newark, dolph, N. Y.. 3-8. B:...ui Amusement Co.. K. Brown, mgr.: Pa- Forepaugh Stock Co., George F. and L. Fore- N. J.. 3-x. Murray Co iy Co.: Jackson. Mich.. 3-8. ilucnh, K.v.. in.lor. pangh Fish, mgrs.: Cincinnati, O.. indef. Human Hearts iKastcrn), J. B. •Bla.uchard. mgr.: Mrs. Wlggs of The Cabbage Patch. Lieblcr & Berkeley Lyceum Stock Co., Frank Keenan, Fon paiigh Stock Co.: Philadelphia. Pa., indef. Montreal. Can.. 3-8. Co.. mgrs.: Youngstown, O.. 4-5. mgr.: New York City, indef. l-iscncr. Alice. F. C. Whitney, mgr.: New Hans Hanson. Jas. T. McAIpin. mgr.: Wyoming. Malhcs. Clara: Victoria. B. C., Indef. ISennetl -Mnnlton, W. C. McKay, mgr.: Lisbon. York City. April 3 indef. la.. .1: Montlcello 0; Strawberry Point 7; Mannerlng. Mary. Frank McKee. mgr.: New X. II.. '•'••*• 1 erris stock Co.: Minneapolis, Minn., Indef. Manchester S. York Citv. March 14. indef. I rown's Comedy l.'o.. 'I'. M. Uroun. mgr.: Vnn- Ferris, Dick, Stock Co.: Seattle. Wash.. March Heir to The II....rah: Springfield, Mass., 7-8. Mansfield. Richard. 11. D. Stevens, mgr.: New dalla. Mo., 3-3; Howling Green G-S; Louisiana 17. Indef. Human Hearts: Corry. Pa.. .1. New Y'ork City. March 20-April 15. H.-12: llaniiliial l:: 1.1. !'n n/.ied Finance. Wm. A. Brady, mgr.: New- Illggins. David: Baton Uougp. la.. 10. Miller Bros.' Stock Co.. John M. .uiller. mgr.: Bindlev. Florence in The Street Singer. Forres- York Citv. April 3, Indef. Hart, Joseph and Carrie De..i:ir. Wm. A. 'Brady. Ft. Madison, la.. Indef. ter Jt Mlttenthal, mgrs.: Richmond, Va.. 3-8; Fiililo liomani. A. Jack 1-aiist. mgr.: Marshall- mirr.: Chicago. 111.. Mareh I'.I. Indef. Morosco. Oliver, Stock Co.: Los Angeles, Cal., Norfolk 10-13. loun. la., .1: Iowa City i',: Mnscatlnc 7; Bur- llarklns. W. S.: St. John. N. B.. March 20- Indef. Buike-McCann: Lebanon, Pa., 3-8. lliigion S; Rock Island. 111., '.l; Galesburg in: Aprll s. Mrs. LefllnirweH's Boots. Chas. Frohman, mgr.: r.arrvmore. Kthcl. I'iias. Frohman, mgr.: Wash- Moninoiitli 11: Canton 12: Pekln 13: Toluca Ilarnc.l. Virginia. Chas. Frohman. mgr.: New New York City. Jan. li, indef. ington, II. C.. 3-S. 14; Stfeator 1.1. York I'il>. March L'T, Indef. Mrs. Temple's 'I'.-lcu'rani. Walter N. Lawrence, Bramwell. Wm.. Henri Gressltt, mgr.: New l-'ilzslmnions. Robert and Julia Gilford. In A llcinphlll. E A.. Slock Co.. L. E. Conlon. mgr.: mgr.: New Y'ork City. Fell .1. indef. lork City, 3-8. Fight for Love. Leon Friedman, mgr.: Chl- Aslievlllc. N. C.. Feb. Hi. Indef. New York Players, with Marie Young: Farnham, Ucnnett-Moultou, Ira E. Newhall, mgr.: Lynn. i-'go. 111.. 1-8; .lollet !>: Slrcator 10; Springfield His Fa.hcr's Sin. Jed Carlton, ingr.: Sandwich, gue.. 3-s: Waterloo 10-15. Mass., :i-S. 11; Lincoln 12: Peoria 13; Canton .4; Gales Dili., ll.def. New York Day by Day. Geo. W. Wlnnett, mgr.: P.tovni. Kirk. Appi 11 & Deshon, mgrs.: Wll- burg 15. v Hoetiler. Jack. Klaw & Erlanger, mgrs.: Chl- Toledo. 0.. 2-5; Kenton 7; Springfield S; Cin- irinispirl. I'a.. :: . For i auto and Fortune, with Terry MeGovern. Home Folks, Klaw & Erlanger, mgrs.: Chi- cinnati 9-1.1. l;ncki midge Slock Co., Chas. Brcckenrldge, Sullivan. Harris & Woods, mgrs.: St. Paul. cago. III., March 20-April 8. Neville. Margaret, Wm. Crodoc. mgr.: Muske- mur.: nttiiiiiwa, la., 3-8. Minn.. 3-K; Minneapolis H-1.1. Hopkins' stock C.... A. H. Morrison, mgr.: Mem- go:i. Midi.. 2-S: Lansing 1H-1B. liiss.. jack, sti'i-k Co.. J. F. Jersey, mgr.: Flynn's. Joseph J.. Stock Co.. S. L. Martin, pl'is. 'I'enn.. Sept. 111. Indef. No Wedding Bells for Her. Forrester & Mitten- Ke\vau«-e. 111.. :;-V mgr.: Tannton, -uiss.. 38; New 'Bedford 1 Imperial Stock Co.. Geo. H. Hamilton, mgr.: thai, mgrs.: New Y'ork Cily. 3-S: Brooklyn, Beii Ilin . Klaw A: Krlanger, mgrs.: Cleveland. 10-15. San Antonio, Tex.. Indef. N. Y.. in 1.1. ci. 3-s. Fn.berg Stock Co.. Oeo. M. Fenberg. mgr.: Irving Place Stock Co.: New York City, Oct. Nellie Tlie News Girl. O. F. Gould, mgr.: New- I'.eu :..v '.!' Men: St. Louis. ..o., 2-S. Springfield. Mass.. 3 S; Fall lilvcr 1"-1.1. li. Imlef. ion. Kan.. .1: Emporla I'.' Topeka 7; Lawrence I'ullltlll 1 Slock Co.. John T. Connors, mgr.: Fane, Walter: Hhlnelandcr, Wls.. :tn; Escanaba. Irwln. May. Edw. R. Salter, mgr.: Buffalo, N. S: Kansas City. Mo.. 8-15. S,.lll , Cluca;:.' Indef. Mich.. 10-1.1. Y".. li s. North Bros.' Comedians. H. J. Mack, mgr.: Farl- Carter. Mrs. Leslie'.David Belasco, mgr.:New For Her Sake. Pilgrim & Elliott, mgrs.: llelle In The Shadow of Darkness. Fielding Amusement baull. Minn., 3-8. York City. Jan. !l. Indef. Plain. la.. 5; Tamil li; El.lora 7; Marshall- C.... mgrs.: Rochester. N. Y., 3-5; Syracuse New People's Stock Co.. Fred Conrad, mgr.: Oistle Sij: ale st.ek Co.: lioston. Mass.. Indef. I'-un s: Iowa Falls 111; Water.oo 11; Indepen- 8-8. Chicago. 111.. Sept. 4. Indef. Central Stock Co.. Belasco & Mayer, mgrs.: dence 12: Cedar Kaplds 13; Matpmketa 14; In old Kentucky (Jacob Litt's): Philadelphia. Od.'on Stock Co.: Sf. Lonls. Mo.. Jan. 6. Indef. San I rancis, ... Cal., Indef. Clliilon 1.1. Pa.. :: s. o'Nell. Nance. John I!. Schoeffel, mgr.: Bos- Columbia Sinck Co.: Portland. Ore., Indel. Fleming. Mamie, W. II. Graccy, mgr.: Blng In a Woman's Power, W. W. Shuttleworth. ton. Mass., 3-22. Col-son. Murrav: .New York City, March 13, hamlon. N. Y.. 3-S; i ....adclphla. Pa.. 10-22. mgr.: Loraln, O.. 5; Lima 7; Lafayette. On The Suwanee River. Stair & Nicola!, mgrs.: Indef. For His Ill-other's Crime, Philip M. Nivcn, mgr.: Ind.. S. Brooklyn. N. Y., 2-8. rmiimliigs Stock Co.: Detroit, Midi.. Indef. Halllmore. Md., 3-8. .TenVrsons. Joseph, jr. and William W.. In The (H.'.ill. Chaiincey. Augustus Pltou. mgr.: Brook- farter's Comedians. F. C. Carter, mgr.: Tyler. Fast Life In New York. A. H. Woods, mgr.: Rivals. Harry C. Smart, mgr.: Mansfield. O.. lyn. N. Y".. 27 April S: Newark. N. J.. 9-15. Te\.. ::.-: Ft. \v,>rih lu-l.i. Richmond. Va., 3-8: Atlanta, Ga.. 10-15. .1: Akron 6: Warren 7: Youngstown s: Ash- Our New Minister. Miller & Conyers. HILTS.: Carp, nti'i', Frankle. K. It. Davenport, bus. mgr.: 1'avei -slain. Wm.. Chas. i rohman. mgr.: Buf- tabula 10; Canton 11: Canal Dover 12; Mas- Moberly, Mo. .1: Kirksville l'.: Macon 7: Chlllt- Anistt rtlaiu. N. \.. .': V falo. N. Y.. 3-5; Akron. O.. 7; Youngstown 8. slllon 13; Tiffin 14- Toledo 15. cotlie s- p.noMVllle 1": Marshall 11: Jefferson Child Slaves of New York (Clias. E. Mlaney's). Fulton I'.i'os.' Slock Co., Jack P. Gllues, mgr.: Johnnie Took The One I Wanted. Stevens & City 12- Fulton 13: Mexico 14: Lexington 15. J. B. Isaac, mgr.: Newark, N. J., 3-8. Fahl.nry. Neb.. 3-8. Mossman, mgrs.: Freeburg. 111., 3-5. On The Bridge at Midnight. Frank Gazzolo. Chnse-I.isier Theaire (Southerni. Cha>. Uarrl- '•'rom Rags to Hiehes. with Joseph Santley. M. Jeffries, James J., Win. Delancy, mgr.: New mgr.: Elizabeth. N. J.. 3-5: Harrisburg, Pa., son. mgr.: Corsicana. Tex., .'!-s. 11. Mevers, mgr.: Trenton, N. J., 3-5; Cam- York City, 3-15. fi-8; Scrnnton 10-12; Wllkisbarre 13-15. Confessions of a Wife. A. II. Woods, mgr.: den 6-8. James Boys In Missouri. Frank Gazzolo, mgr.: Old Arkansaw i Fred Raymond's). Merle H. Nor- New York City. :!-.«>: Brooklyn. N. Y.. 10-1,1. Faust i Porter J. White's): Mlddletown, Pa., Altoona. Pa., 5: McKcesport 6; Rochester 7; ton, mgr.: Concord. Mich.. 7; Jackson 8; Comstock. Xaunette. In The Crisis, James K. .1: Williamstown 0: -ykens 7. Lima. O.. S. Charlotte Hi; Grand Lodge 11: Fowlervllle 12; Hacked, mgr.: Lincoln. Neb., 5; Omaha ti-8; German Theatre Stock Co., Helnemann & Webb, Jeffreys. Ellis. Llebler & Co.. mgrs.: New Howell 13: Ann Arbor 14; Ypsllantl 15. Kansas City. M,,.. " M. mgrs.: St. Louis, Mo.. Indef. York i ->.v. March 0. Indef. 01,1 Farmer Hopkins, Frank S. Davidson, mgr.: Chicago Stock Co.. Chas. H. Ross Kam. mgr.: Gillette. Wm.. Chas. Frohman, uigr.: New York Keith Stock Co., Del Lawrence, mgr.: Spokane, Brlnklev. Ark.. 3. Carlisle. I'a.. >: York In 1.1. City. March 13. Indef. Wash., Feb. 5, indef. Payton's Lee Avenue Stock l o.: Brooklyn, N. Checkers, with Thomas W. Hoss, Klrke LaShelle, Glaser. Vaughn. Stock Co.. Horace A. Smith, Keller Stock Co.. A. M. Keller, mgr.: Trinidad. Y.. Aug. 1.1. Indef. mgr.: Milwaukee, Wls., 2-5; Rockforu, 111., mgr.: Cleveland. O., March 4, Indef. Col.. March 211. Indef. Players The. Stock Co.: Chicago. 111.. Indef. il: i ialeslmi •_ 7: o.uincy 8. Creel's Plavers. BenJ. Greet, mgr.: Chicago. Kennedy Players, J. R. Shannon, mgr.: Quebec, Proctor's 125th St. Stock Co.: New York City. Crane. \Vni. ' . ("lias. Frohman, ingr.: New 111.. April 3-22. Que., 3-15.' Indef. York City. 3 S. Grand opera House Stock Co.: New Orleans, Kendall. Ezra: St. Louis, Mo., 3-8. Providence Dramatic Stock Co.: Providence, R. Crosman. lleuritltM. Maurice Campbell, mgr.: La.. Indef. Kennedy. James. Stock Co., O. E. Wee. mgr.: L, Oct. 10. Imlef. Minneapolis. Minn., :.' .v St. Paul 10-15. 'Ji-.ttan & DeVernon Stock Co.: San DIcgo. Potlsvllle. Pa., 10-15. Purchase Street Theatre Stock Co.. f.ugene A. Collier. Win.. Clias. Frohman, mgr.: Easton, Cal.. indef. Klark rrban Stock Co.. Fred Graham, bus. mgr.: Phelps. mgr.: New Bradford. Mass.. Aug. 1, Pa., 5; Wilmington. Del.. 7: Atlantic City. Gilinore. Barney. Harry Montgomery, mgr.: Onconta. N. Y., 3-8. .N. .1.. S: Wllkt sbari-e. I'll.. 1". Chicago. 111., 2-15. Kuott. Roselle. In cousin Kate. Frank Perley, Phelnn Stock Co.: Biddeford. Me., 3-8; Salem, Corbett, James J. and Inez Macauley, Hal Davis, Griffith. John In Macbeth. John M. Hlckey. mgr.: mgr.: Columbia. S. C., 5: Charlotte. N. C., Mass., 10-15. iii'4i'.: Hoslon. Mass.. 3-8. Grand Island. Neb., 5' Columbus 6; York 7; r.; Richmond. Va., 7; Norfolk 8; Connellsvllle. Paige Mablc. Henry F. Wlllard. mgr.: Durham. Cook-Chun h Stock Co.. H. W. Taylor, mgr.: Lincoln S: Nebraska City 10: Atlantic. la.. Pa.. 10. N. C., 38. Erie. I'a.. 3-S. 11; Des Moines 12; Newton 13; Grlnnell 14; Kan oil. Dot. J. C. Welsh, mgr.: New London, Peck's Bad Boy (Leroy J. French's). Arthur La Colonial Stock Co.. J. M. Torr, mgr.: Lewis Marshalltown 15. C. nn., 3-8. Marr. mgr.: Keokuk, la.. 5: Galesburg. 111., ton. Me., "-s. Gnllntln. Alberta In A Clean Slate. Thornton * •:!''g of Tramps: Akron. O., 3-5. li: Canton 7: Streator 8; Pontiae 11: Kivnka- Ci scent Comedy Co •Bergman & Cummlngs, Co., mgrs.: Selma. Ala., 5; Montgomery c.; I.vons. Lillian. Frank J. Dean, mgr.: Colon, kee 12; Watseka 14; Hoopeston 15. mgrs.: Greensboro. N C.. 3-8. Birmingham 7: Columbus, Miss., 8: Greenwood Mich., 5: Union City 6; Concord 7. Clarke. Harry Corson: Ileliver. Col.. 3-15. 10: Greenville 11; Jackson 12: Vlcksburx 1"; Lackaye, Wilton. In The Pit. Wm. A. Brady. Patton. W. B., In The Last Rose of Summer. Curts' rramatlc Co, M. II. dirts, mgr.: Sa- Natchez 14: Baton Rouge. La.. 15. mgr.: Providence, R. L, 3-8; Boston, Mass., J. M. Stout, mgr.: Newark, o.. 5; New vannah. Mo., 3-5; Forrest City 6-8; Salem, Girl of The Streets, with Lillian Mortimer. Wal- 10-22. Philadelphia 14. Nel... in 1L': Verdou ter D. -Botto. mgr.: Ottawa. Ont.. 25; Kings- Lyceum Comedy Co.. with Marlon March. AI. S. Paige Comedy Co.. Henry F. Wlllard. owner: Cam]tbell. Mrs. Patrick: Toledo, O., 5: Toronto, ton n: Hamilton 7-8: Toronto 10-15. Evans, mgr.: Brodhead, Wls.. 3-8; Belolt H. Martynne. mgr.: Murfreesboro, -enn..3-8 Can.. 6-8. Goodwin. N. C.. Geo. J. Anpleton, mgr.: De- Payton Sisters, Dan S. Holt, mgr.: Ashevllle. DeVoss. Flora (No. 21. J. B. Rotnour. micr.: troit, Mich.. 3-5: Bay City (i; saginaw i; 1012. Lyceum Comedy Co. (Eastern). Jas. H. McEvoy. N. C.. 3-8. Ironwood, Mich.. 3-S: i-hilllps. Wls.. 10-15. Port Huron 8; Toronto. Ont.. 10-12: Hamilton Payton, Corse, Stock Co.. David J. Ramage. Dangers of Working Girls. A. II. Woods, mgr.: 13; London 14; Niagara Falls, N. Y., 15. prop, and mgr.: Wallie Mack. bus. mgr.: Tire Billboard

mgr.: New Castle, Pa., 3-8; Bellalre, 0., Mt. funnel 7: Slmmokln 8: Milton 10; Shen- 10-16. andoab 11; Ashland 12; Mahanoj City 13; Prlngle, Delia, T. O. Tuttle, mgr.: Reiburg. Mauch Chunk 14; Hazleton 15. J. B. WILSON-Photographer Ida., 3-5; St. Anthony 6-8; Blackfoot 10-11; The Uoosler Girl, with Kate Watson, Gus Cohan, Pocatello 12-15. mgr.: Kansas City. Mo.. 2-8. TO THE THEATRICAL PROFESSION— Plckert Stock Co.. Willis Plckert, mgr.: Wln- The Heart of Maryland, David Belssco mgr.: eton-Salem, N. C., 3-8. Lansing. Mich.. 6; Bay City 7; Saglnaw 8; 163 State Street, Cor. Monroe, - - - CHICAGO, ILI . Powell-Partolleo. Haltou Powell, mgr.: Elk- Sandusky, O., 14. Orders from back negatives recelvu prompt attention. Address all communications to hart. Ind., Ki-15. The Real Widow -Brown: Plqua, 0., 5. Park's Stock Co., C. W. Park, mgr.: Dublin, flic Midnight Flyer, Ed. Anderson, mgr.: Cedar W. J. KIDDER, Vlanaaer. <:»., 3-8. Rapids, la., 5; Cedar Falls 6; Mason City 7; Qulncy Adams Sawyer (Western), Frank M. Fort Dodge 8. Morgan, mgr.: Freeland, Pa., 5; Allentown 6; The Volunteer Organist: Lewlston, Pa., 7. South Bethlehem 7; Ilarrisburg 8; Columbia Die Gunner's Mate. Carl Zoellner, msr.: Akron, 10; Lebanon 11; Pottstown 12; Phoenlxvllle YOU 13; Norrlstown 14. The Gypsy Girl, Wm. T. Keogh, mgr.: New Queen of The Highway, W. McGowan, mgr.: York City. 3-8. Are In the Market for a Uoboken. N. J., (i-8; Brooklyn. N. Y., lu-lo. The Great Automobile Mystery (Hurtlg ft Sea- Queen of The White Slaves, A. U. Woods, mgr.: mon's): Milwaukee. Wls., 2-8. New York City. 38; Norfolk, Va., 10-15. The Nlnety-and-NIne, White ft Ashman, mgrs.: Quincy Adams Sawyer (Central), W. G. Snel- St. Louis. Mo., 2-8. llng, mgr.: Philadelphia, Pa., t-la. The Span of Life, Lewis Donazetta, mgr.: Hoi- RIAIXJO Becord Stock Co., Frank P. Haven, mgr.: Can- yoke, Mass., 6-8. nonsburg, Pa., 3-5; Braddock B-8; CharlerolTbe Sunn) Smith. J. C. Rockwell, mgr.: Ben- Writ* to 10-15. nlngtou, Vt., 56. Roberts, Florence, Fred Belasco, mgr.: Omaha, Two Married Men (Spofford's), W. F. Thomas. Neb., 4-6; Sioux City, la.. 7; Minneapolis. nigr.: IliTkimer, N. Y., 5; Canajoharle 6; Mlun., 9-15. Ciumlen 7; Oswego 8. "Uhe Church Company* Robson, Eleanor, Llebler ft Co., mgrs.: New- Two Johns, C. G. Allen, mgr.: Hoboken, N. ark, N. J., 3-8. J., 2-5; .New Haven. Conn., 0-8. CINCINNATI - NEW YORK - CHICAGO Rowland's Comedians, Wm. Echols, mgr.: La- The Village Postmaster: Pottsvllle, Pa., 5; mar. Mo., 3-5. Albauy, N. Y., 6-8. Ralph, Margaret, In Taming of Tbe Shrew, R. The Village Parson (W. E. Nankeville's): Brook- L. Allen, mgr.: Knoxvllle, la,, 5: Oskaloosa lyn, N. Y., 3-8. o; What Cheer 7; Washington o; Fairfle.d i The Way of The Transgressor. Yale ft Ellis. Iowa City 12. mgrs.: Chicago, 111., 2-15. WE WANT YOU Bussell. Annie: Philadelphia. Pa., 3-8. The County chairman, Henry W. Savage, mgr.: Uobertson, Forbes: Baltimore, Mil., 3-8. Indlanapollu, lud., 3-5; Toledo, O., 6-8; Bay II you have a <...«>•! Out-Door Act. We <-aii line the IK — I at all tliueH. Rudolph ft Adolph: Memphis, Tenn., 8. City. Mich., 13. Good Scnoatlonal Arts Alwayn in Demand. Sherlock Holmes, Bothner ft Campbell, mgrs.: The „ -her Girl. Chas. Frobmaa. mgr.: San Cleveland, O., S-8; Louisville, Ky., 10-15. Francisco, Cal.. 3-8. B. J. Prescett Booking Agenoy, 216-17 Lumber Exchaige, Minneapolis, Minn. 81 Plunkard, with SI I'luukiinl, W. A. Junker, The Karl of Pawtucket: Winnipeg, Can., B-8. mgr.: Hope, Ark., 5; Prescott 6; Hot Springs rhi' Virginian: Fresno, Cal.. 5; Los Angeles 6-8. 7; Little Rock 8. The Bonnie Brier Bush: Berlin. Can., 5. Shea, Thomas E., Nixon ft Zimmerman, mgrs.: Uncle Tom's Cabin (Al. W. Martin's), Ed. Mar- New York City, 10-15. tin, mgr.: Detroit. Mich.. 2-8; Cleveland, O., Sites Stock Co. (Southern), Sites ft Gilbert, 9-15. mgrs.: Cedar Rapids, la., 3-6; Waterloo 7-8; Uncle Tom's Cabin (Stetson's Western), Wm. ' Clarksvllle 10-15. Kibble, mgr.: Boscobel, Wls., 6; Janesvllle Shadows of a Great City, C. B. Jefferson, mgr.: TAYLOR'S "JSrlffi 8; Portage 10; Steven's Point 12; Wausau 13; TRUNK Boston, Mass., 3-8; Hartford, Conn., 10-12; Antlgo 14; Merrill 15. New Haven 13-15. Uncle Tom's Cabin (Stetson's Central), Grant Manufactured and sold Exclusively by the C. A. TAYLOR Skinner, Otis, Joseph J. Buckley, mgr.: Mem- Luce, mgr.: Paterson, N. J., 3-5. phis, Tenn., 5; Nashville 6; Paducah, Ky., Uncle Tom's Cabin (Stetson's Northern), Chas. TRUNK WORKS, 37 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO. 131 W. 7; Evansvllle, Ind., 8. Gerlach, mgr.: Bozeman, .-.out.. 5; Living1 • Sully, Daniel, Willis E. Boyer, mgr.: Oswego, ston (i; -Billings 7. 38th St., NEW YORK. N. Y., 5; Watertown (i; Cortland 8; Little Cncle Tom's Cabin (Wm. DeHart's): Wolsey, Falls 11. S. D.. 5; Hlghmore 6: Miller 7; Huron 8. SEND FOR ILLUSTRA ED CATALOGUE. Sidetracked: -Bay City. Mich.. 8. Uncle Josh Spruceby: Valparaiso, Ind., 6. Siberia. Urady & Grlsmer ragrs.: Boston, Mass., l.'lrleh Stock Co.: Los Angeles, Cal.. Indef. 27-April 8. VanDyke Stock Co., H. Walter VanDyke. mgr.: Shore Acres, Wm. B. Cross, mgr.: Charleston, SI. Jtwcph. MIL. Indef. ....THE LONDON.... 111., 5; Arcola U; Detroit. Mich., 9-15. VanDyke & Eaton, F. Mack, mgr.: Muskegon, Savoy Theatre: Lowell, Mass., 2-8. Mich.. 2-8: Elkhart. Ind.. 10-15. Southern and Marlowe. Chas. Frohman, mgr.: Van. Billy B. (Sullivan. Harris ft Woods'), J. Birmingham, Ala., 5; Atlanta, Ga., 6; Mont- K. Iloberts. mgr.: Cincinnati, O., 3-8. gomery, Ala., 7; Mobile 8. Vernon Stock Co.. Benj. B. Vernon. mgr.: Hoo- Saacke's German Theatre Stock Co.: Philadel- slck Falls, N. Y.. 3-5;'Albany 6-15. I phia, Pa., Indef. Walsh's. Billy. Own, Gus Paul, mgr.: Norrls- MUSIC HALL Savoy Theatre Stock Co.: New Orleans. La., town. Pa., 3-8; Chester 10-15. Is the recognized organ of Vaudeville Artl»u throughout the world. Americans visiting In London win Indef. Whyte Dramatic Co., Chas. P. Whyte, mgr.: Ilinl a friendly welcome at 4('l Strand. New York representative. I, n. CAKLK, 1135 Broadway. New Sherman ft Summers Stock Co.. Wm. B. Sher- Little Rock. Ark., 4-8; Hot Springs 10-22. York City. Telephone—3922 Madison. man, mgr.: Calgary, N. W. T., Indef. When Women Love (No. 1), Frank W. Nason, Shirley, Jessie: Spokane, Wash., Indef. mgr.: New York City, 3-15. Avery & Mealy (Olympic): Chicago, 111., 38; Barrett Sisters (Orpheum): Los Angeles, Cal., Snow, Mortimer. Stock Co.: Troy. N. Y., Indef. When Women Love (No. 2), Frank W. Nason, (Havmarkct) Chicago 10-15. 3-15. Spooner Stock Co., Mrs. B. F. Spooner. mgr.: ingr.: Mt. Pleasant. Pa., 5; Scottsdale 6; Ir- Allen. Phyllis (Columbia): St. Louis, Mo., Barnes & Edwins: Ashevllle, N. C., 3-8; Green- Brooklyn. N. Y., Aug. 15. Indef. win 7; Jeanette 8: Greensburg 10; Wlndber 12; S-8; (C. O. H.) Chicago, 111., 10-15. ville, S. C., 10-15. Standard Stock Co., Darcy ft Speck, mgrs.: Phil- Lilly 13: Clearfleld 15. Armstrong ft Holly (Olympic): Chicago. 111., Bijou Comedy Four (Waldman's): Newark, N. adelphia, PH.. Indef. Way Down East (Western). Wm. A. Brady, 3-8; 11 In.v market) Chicago 10-15. J.. 3-8; (Bijou) Paterson 10-15. Star Theatre Stock Co.: Utica. N. Y., Indef. mgr.: Murphysboro, 111.. 5: Carbondale 6; Mt. Antrim & Peters (G. O. H.): Indianapolis, Ind., Bancroft. Musical (Family): Poughkeepsle, N. Thanhouser Stock Co.: Milwaukee. Wls.. Indef. Vernon 7; Centralla 8; Jacksonville 10; Gales- 3-8; (Columbia) Cincinnati, O., 1(1-15. Y., 3-8. Tbe Money Makers, with Ida Conquest, Thomas burg 11; Streator 12; Kankakee 13; Pontiac Allison, Mr. and Mrs. (Temple): Detroit, Mich.. Benton, Elwood and Mangle: Winnipeg. Man.. R. Uyley, mgr.: New York City, Jan. 16, 14; Joliet 15. 3-8; (Olympic) Chicago. 111.. 10-15. 3-8; (Unique) Minneapolis, Minn.. 10-15. Indef. Why Girls Leave Home (Central). Vance ft Sul- Aldrlch, Chas. T. (Chase's): Washington, D. C., Burns, Harry (Bijou): Qulucy, 111., 3-8; Toler Stock Co.: Wichita, Kan., March livan, mgrs.: Cleveland. O., 3-8. 3-8; i^elth's) Plttsburg, Pa., 10-15. (Gaiety) Springfield 10-15. Indef. Wilson, Francis, Chas. Frohman, mgr.: Phila- Adalr, Art (Orpheum): Davenport, la., 3-8; Bolses. The Four Sensational (Orpheum): Loa Troy, Donna, Stock Co., James L. Glass, mgr.: delphia. Pa., 27-Aprll 8. (Bijou) Des Molnes 10-15. Angeles, Cal., 26-April 8. Duluth, Minn., 3-15. White Whlttlescy, Arthur A. Lotto, bus. mgr.: Addlson ft Livingston (Swallow ft Markle's Brooks, Herbert (Orpheum): Minneapolis, Minn., Tbe Game Keeper, Rowland & Clifford, mgca.: Dallas. Tex.. 3-5; Ft. Worth 6-8. Floating Palace): Parkersburg. W. Va., 3-8. 3-8; (Orpheum) Denver. Col., 10-15. Madison. Wls., 5; Belolt 6; Rockford, 111., Weber's. Joe. All-star Stock Co.: Harrlsburg. Altons, The (Lyceum): Park City, Utah, 3-8; Burton & Brookes (Chase's): Washington, D 8; Aurora 9. Pa.. 3: Scranton ti; Lancaster 7; irenton, N. (Lyric) Denver, Col.. 10-15. C., 3-8; (Trent) Trenton, N. J., 10-15. Tbe Curse of Drink, Marlborough Hardy, mgr.: J., 8. Apollo (Orpheum): Minneapolis, Minn., 9-15. •Byron. Frank and Louise Langdon (Empire): Philadelphia, Pa.. 3-8; Brooklyn, N. Y., 10-15. Wlnnlnger Bros.' Own, Frank Winnlnger, mgr.: Archer ft Brocker (Atlantic Garden): New York Sheffield. Eng., 10-15; (Empire) Birmingham Taylor. Albert. Stock Co.. Albert Taylor, mgr.: WInona. Minn.. 3-8. City, 3-8. 17-22; (Tlvoll) Glasgow. Scot., 24-28; (Ca- New Orleans. La., 27-Aprll 8; McComb City, Williams Comedy Co., T. P. DeGafferelly, mgr.: Adallne ft Rubber (Empire): Terre Haute, Ind., reen's) Glasgow May 1-6. Miss., 10-15. Eaton. Ga., 3-8. 3-8. Boneface, Geo. C. and Bertha Waltzlnger (Or- Texas. Broadhurst ft Currle, msrrs.: Austin. Way Down East (Eastern), Wm. A. Brady, Adgie's Lions (Sheedy's): New Bedford, Mass., pheum): San Francisco. Cal., 27-Aprll 8; (Or- Tex., 5; Waco 6; Dallas 7-8; Ft. Worth 10; mgr.: Chester, Pa., 5; Pottsvllle 6; Phoenli- 3-8. pheum) Los Angeles 10-22. Sherman 11; Denlson 12; Tyler 13; Marshall 14 vllle 7; Frankford. Philadelphia 8. Alllnl's Monkey (Victoria): New York City, 3-8 Bryant A Seville (Columbia): Cincinnati, 0.,3-S The Moonshiner's Daughter (Eastern), W. F. Wedded. But No Wife, with Selma Herman, W. Allen. Will F. (Alhambra): Savannah, Ga., 27- Bonney's, C. A., Bonnie Band (Art Museum): Mann, mgr.: Cincinnati, O., 2-8; Louisville, J. Fielding, mgr.: Philadelphia. Pa.. 3-8. Aprll 8. Philadelphia, Pa., 27-April 8; (London) Lon- Ky., 015. Why Women Sin, M. W. Taylor, mgr.: La- Armstrong ft Vern (Bijou): Des Moines, la.. don, Can.. 1»15. The Moonshiner's Daughter (Western ft South- fayette. Ind., 5; Crawfordsvllle 6; Terre Haute 3-8. Brehany. Louise: Albuquerque, N. M., 3-8. ern). Frank Dodge, mgr.: Seattle, Wash., 2-8; 7-8; Evansvllle 9; Vlncennes 10; Frankfort 12. Ashtons. Two (Keith's): Philadelphia, Pa., 3-8. Booker & Corbley (Poll's): Springfield, Mass.. Tacoma 9-10. When The Bell Tolls. Travers Vale, mgr.: Ashton ft Earle (Orpheum): Springfield, O..3-8 3-8; (Poll's) Lawrence 10-15. Thurber ft Nastier, P. H. Thurber. mgr.: Bur Newark. N. J., 3-8. Ashton, Margaret (umpire): Stratford, Eng., Baader-LaVelle Trio (Grand): Milwaukee, Wls., llngton, Vt., 3-8; Troy, N. Y., 10-15. Walsh. Blanche. Wagenhals ft Kemper, mgrs.: 10-15; (Empire) Shepherd's Bush 17-22. 3-8. Tbelma. Spedden ft VanCook, mgrs.: Clay New York City, Jan. 30. Indef. Anderson & Golnes (Poll's): Providence, B. I., Beemer & Juggling Girl (Lyric): Cleveland, 0.. Center, Kan., 5; Belleville 6; Concordia 7; Warfleld. David: New York City, Sept. 26, 3-8. 3-8: (-Bijou) Qulncy, 111., 10-15. Belnit 8: Downs 10; Minneapolis 11: Sallna 12. Indef. Bernstelns, The (Electric): Waterloo. la., S-8. Borelly, Arthur (O. H.): Lima, O.. 8-8. Tbe Minister's Sweethearts, with Bessie Clif- Was She to Blame. Jed Carlton, mgr.: Sand- Bentham ft Freeman (G. O. H.): Grand Bapids, Barnes & Washburn (Fischer's): San Francisco, ton. G. H. Eldon, mgr.: Warren. Ind., 5; wich, Ont.. indef. Mich., 3-8. Cal.. 3-8. Bluffton 6; Montpeller 7; Hartford City 8; Wilson-Waterman Stock Co.: Dallas, Tex., Oct. Bowery Newsboys' Quartet (Olympic): Chicago, Brown & Nevarro (Pastor's): New York City, Dunkirk 10; Portland 11. 5. Indef. 111., 3-8; (Hayraarket) Chicago 10-18. 3-8. Too Proud to Beg (Lincoln J. Carter's), Fred- Wilson-Waterman Stock Co.: Houston, Tex., Beeson & Atherton (Bijou): LaCrosse, Wls., Bates. Louie (Star): Topeka, Kan., 3-8; (Lyric) eric KImbal, mgr.: Omaha. Neb.. 2-5. Sept 5, indef. 10-15. Joplln. Mo., 10-15. The Flaming Arrow (Lincoln J. Carter's), W. F. Wyrherly. Margaret: New York City, Indef. Birch, John (Orpheum): New Orleans, La., Bayes. Nora (Keith's): Philadelphia. Pa., 3-8. Jackson, mgr.: St. Louis. Mo.. 2-8: Alton*Williams-Flood Stock Co., Fred B. Flood, mgr.: 1015. Bennett ft Rich (O. H.): Greenpomt. N. Y..3-8 111.. 9: Lltchfleld 10; Galesburg 12; Kewanee Ponca City, Okla.. Indef. Brown. Harry A. and Frank (Haymarket): Chi- Bellman & Moore (Keitb's): Cleveland, O..3-8 13; Princeton 14; Ottawa 15. When We Dead Awake. Maurice Campbell, mgr.: cago, 111., 3-8; (Columbia) St. Louis. Mo.. Bergere, Valerie & Co. (Keith's): Providence, The Missouri Girl (Fred Raymond's Eastern), New York City. April 3. Indef. 10-15. R. I., 3-8. George Bedee, mgr.: Canandalgua. N. Y., Walnwrlght, Marie, Samuel MeCutcheon. mgr.: Brooks ft Halliday (Chutes): San Francisco, Bright Bros. (Tlvoll): London, Eng., 27- 6; Palmyra 6; Newark 7; Clyde 8; Weedsport Shamokm, Pa.. 5: Reading 6; Allentown 7; Cal., 3-15. Aprll 30. 10; Auburn 11: Baldwlnsvllle 12; Fulton 13; Newburg, N. Y., 10. Bobe, Mile. Cellna (Moore): Detroit, Mich., Burkes, Juggling (Unique): Minneapolis, Minn.. Canastota 14; Onelda 15. Wilson. Al. H., Sidney R. Ellis, mgr.: Fairmont, S-8; (Moore) Rochester, N. Y., 10-15. 3-8. The Missouri Girl (Fred Raymond's Western), W. Va.. 5; Clarksburg 6; Cumberland. Md.. Barry, Mr. and Mrs. Jlmmie (G. O. H.): In- •Busch'DeVere Trio (Orpheum): Denver. Col..3-8 Harry S. Hopping, mgr.: Independence. la., 7: Annapolis 8. dianapolis, Ind., 3-8; (Columbia) Cincinnati, IS.vron & Blanch (Clneograpb): Spokane, Wash., 5: Strawberry Point 6; Anamosa 7; Clinton 8; Wlllard, E. S.: Plttsburg, Pa., 38. O.. iu-15. 3-8. Davenport 9. Welch. Joe: Wllkesbarre. Pa.. 3-5. Burkhart, G. (Hubet's Museum): New York Brown. Whistling Tom (Hurtlg & Seamon's): The Little Homestead. Wm. Macauley. mgr.: Was She to Blame (No. 2), E. L. Paul, mgr.: City, 10-15. New York City. 3-8. St. Marys, O., 5; Van Wert 6; Ottawa 7; York. Neb., 10; Aurora 11; Gibbon 12; Wood Barry & Halvers (Orpheum): Kansas City, Mo., Burton's Dogs (Chase's): Washington, D. C..3-8 Flndlay 8: Delphos 10: Pauldlng 11: Defiance River 15. 10-15. Bedouin Arabs (Haymarket): Chicago, 111., 3-8; 12; Hlcksvllle 13: F.lkhart. Ind., 15. York State Folks. Fred E. Wright, mgr.: Akron, •Berry ft Berry (Dewey): Minneapolis, Minn., (Columbia) St. Louis. Mo.. 10-15. The Factory Girl (Eastern). Phil B. Isaac, mgr.: 0., 5; Meadvllle. Pa., 7; Oil City 8. 3-8; (Star) St. Paul 10-15. •Burrows-Lancaster Co. (Coliseum): London, Kansas City, Mo.. 2-8: St. Louis 9-15. Yon Yonson. E. V. Glroux, mgr.: Minneapolis, Brown, Harris ft Brown (Hathaway's): New Eng., March 2»July 8. The Banker's Child, with The Four Shannons, Minn., 3-8. Bedford. Mass., 3-8; (Proctor's 23d St.): Bellport, Claude H. (Auditorium): Wichita, Harry Shannon, mgr.: Wahpeton. N. D.. 6; Yorkvllle Theatre Stock Co., David Wels, mgr.: New York City, 10-15. Kan.. Indef. Wheaton, Minn.. 7: Slsseton, S. D., 8; Web- New York City, Jan. SO, Indef. Boyd, Archie & Co. (Keith's): Providence, R. Benner, Emclle (Howard): Boston, Mass., Jan. ster 10: Mitchell 11. You Never Can Tell. Llebler ft Co., mgrs.: I.. 10-15. 23, indef. Turner. Clara. Ira W. Jackson, mgr.: Pongh- New York City, Jan. 9, Indef. Blossom, Nat (Market St.): Ottumwa. la., 27- iBussler, Walter, Vocalist: En route with Mable keensle. N. Y.. 3-8; Burlington. Vt.. 10-15. Aprll 8. In her Creation Co. See Miscellaneous Routes. Blckel, Watson & Wrothe (G. 0. H.): Kansas The Lighthouse By The Sea. R. G. Herndon, PEBFOBMEBS' DATES. Camllle Comedy Trio: En route with Klngllng mgr.: Chicago, 111. 26-Aprll 8; Dayton, O., City, Mo., 38. Bros.' Show. See Tent Show Routes. 9-12: Colnmbns 1315. Aherns, The: En route with Fiesta Carnival Blue, Chas. C. (Aeriallst): Pensacola, Fla., 25- Carlos, Chas. and Dogs: En route with Ring- Tracked Around The World. A. H. Woods, mgr.: Co. See Midway Routes. Aprll 9. ling Bros.' Show. See Tent Show Routes. Cincinnati, O., 2-8; Pittoburg, Pa.. 10-15. Alexander, Geo. B. (Howard): Boston, Mass., Boralyn & Ward (Empire): Colorado Springs. Cook and Miss Rothert (Circus Varlete): Co- The Sign of The Cross (Eastern). B. G. Craertn. Indef. Col., 3-8. penhagen, Den., April 1-30. mgr.: Boston, Mass.. 3-8: Worcester 10-11; An"iIns, Tossing (Circus Varlete): Copenhagen, Bartletts, The Musical (-Bijou): Baclne, Wls., Carrolton ft Hodges (Bijou): Marqnette. Mich., Springfield 12; Northampton 18; Waterbury, Den., April 1-30. 3-8; (Grand) Joliet. 111., 10-15. 3-8; (Bijou) Marlnette, Wls., 10-15. Conn.. 14. Allen. Searl and Violet (Howard): Boston, Burton Bell Ringers (Casino): Los Angeles. Cal., The Slfn of The Crosa (Western), J. W. Cone, Mass., S-8; (Hurtlg & Seamen's) New York 3-8. Cameron. Grace (Hammersteln'a): New York mgr.: Waverly, N. Y., 5; Danville, Pa., 6; City. 10-15. Be'-Anos, Tbe (Pastor's): New York City, 10-15 City, 10-15. The Billboard i7

IIunipty-lMimpty. Klaw & Erlanger, mgrs.: Bos- ton. Mass.. March 20. ludef. CIRCUS STREET FAIR -CARNIVAL MANAGERS Ills Highness The Bey: Appleton, ,/ls., 5; AS A ...Your Attention i* Called to the... Green Bay Ibs.: with uten- Lyric Opera Co., Harry LeaVelle, mgr.: Chi- cago. 111., Indef. sils. X~ Ibs. Oven—Dimensions: 12H in. high, 20 in. deep, 234 in. wide. We McFadden's Flats, Chas. E. Barton, mgr.: Wor- also furnish complete Cooking Outfits with cester, Mass.. 3-8; Boston 10-15. capacity for 75. 25 or is people respectively. m Me, Him and I (Hurtlg & Seamon's), E. J. Colin, mgr.: Kansas City, Mo. 2-8. Extras supplied at lowest wholesale prices Miss -Bob White, Nixon & Zimmerman, mgrs.: We carry a full line of KNAOTK1, vi \ It I: Cohoes, N. Y., 5; Glens Falls 6; Rutland 7; More than 6.OOO Donavin and Hunt Ranges I Oranvllle 8; Albany iU-11; Troy 12; Oneonta 13; Norwich 14: Binghamton 15. purchased since IKiis by the United States I Mother Goose, Klaw & Erlanger. mgrs.: St. Government. More than 3,000 have been ship- I Paul. Minn., 2-8; Milwaukee, Wis.. 10-15. pod to the Philippine Islands, Cuba and I'orto ' Metropolitan Opera Co., Helnrlch Conrled, mgr.: San Francisco. Cal.. 6-10. Rico, and nearly as many more are In use in Nancy Brown, John W. Dunne, mgr.: Birming- this country by the I'. S. Army aud the ham. Ala., 3-8. National Guard* of Seventeen M.IK-.. Newlan's Concert Band, Will F. Newlan, mgr.: No. 1 II. S. STANIIAltn. No. 1 I . S. Standard Albany, Mo., March 15-May 15. All the above by nesting are packed WITHIN the Range, the Everything packed inside. Pollard's Lilliputian Opera Co., Joseph Muller, package complete measuring ^0.\^4x.'W inches. mgr.: Portland, Ore., 28-Aprll 8; Seattle, Weight. 340 Ibs. ,.ash., 0-28. Professor Napoleon, R. Wade Davis, mgr.: Beaver Falls, Pa., 12-13. ADOPTED BY THE CARL HAGENBECK TRAINED ANIMAL SHOWS SEASON OF 1905, Plff, PafT. Pouf, F. C. Whitney, mgr.: Cin- The No, 1 U. 9. Standard Range Is as nearly the perfection of ideas as is possible to attain. It combines all the desirable features. The cinnati, O., 3-8; Louisville, Ky., 10-15. Interchangeable and removable fire linings are exclusively ours. All castings are of malleable iron, inside and out. The body and oven Parsifal, Henry W. Savage, mgr.: Louisville, plates are of No. Hi cold rolled sheet steel. A Combination that Hello* the Hard Kiio<-k» Incidental to Trauaporlatloii. Ky.. 3-5; Indianapolis, Ind., 6-8; Detroit, We are negotiating with well known 1'rlvllege Managers and Stewards of Cook Tents. Correspondence solicited. Mich.. 10-15. Perley Opera Co.: Louisville, Ky., 7-8. Our Ranges Will Work a Revolution in the Make-up of Circus Culinary Equipment. Peggy From Paris: Wilkesbarre, Pa.. 6. Write I'or i'atalogue and Prices. We Can IntereNt You. Addre*» Iloyal Lilliputians, Thos. B. Henry, nigr.: Bal- timore, Mil., 3-8; Jersey City, N. J., 10-15. Running for Office, Sam II. Harris, mgr.: Mem- phis, Tenn., 3-8; New Orleans, La., 0-15. Geo. B. Donavin & Co., Columbus, Ohio, U. S. A. Rogers Bros., Klaw & Erlanger, mgrs.: Chi- £^~Note our Portable Laundry announcement in next issue of this paper and 1'ortable Sink ad. In last Issue of this paper. cago, 111.. 20-April 13. Rentfrow's Jolly Pathfinders, J. N. Rentfrow, WANTED—For tbe Mollle Bailey Show: Mu- mgr.: Peorla, 111.. 3-8. The Yankee Consul, Henry W. Savage, mgr.: High Rollers, Woodhull & Waldron, mgrs.: Milwaukee. Wis., 68; Superior U; Duluth, New York City. 3-15. sicians to double Baud and Orchestra. State Roval Artillery Band of Italy, Joseph DeVlto, lowest salary and what you can play. A long mgr.: Atlantic City, N. J., Feb. 18-May 12. Minn., 14-15. Imperials, Williams & Burns, mgrs.: Boston. Scheff, Frltzi, Chas. B. Dllllngham, mgr.: The Marriage of Kitty, Hngh Grady, mgr.: Mass., 3-8; New York City, 10-15. season's work to sober aud reliable people. Ad- Rochester, N. Y., 3-5; Auburn ti; Ithaca 7; •Baker City, Ore., 5; Pendleton 8. Irwln's Big Show, Fred Irwin, mgr.: PrOTl- dress Copperas Cove. Tex.. April 8; Loineta, 10; Syracuse 8; Waterbury. Conn., 10; Hartford The Wizard of Oz (No. 2), Hamlln & Mitchell, dence, R. I.. 3-8; Boston, Mass., 10-15. Goldthwalt.il; San Saba,12; Cherokee, 13; Val- 11-12; Springfield, \i:i--.. 13; New Haven, nigrs.: Bay City, Mich., 15. Innocent Maids, F. C. Huffman, mgr.: Frank- ley Creek, 14; Llano, 15. Conn.. 14-15. The Girl From Kay's, Chas. Frohman. mgr.: ford. Pa., 5-7. Schumann-IIelnk, Madame: St. Louis, Mo., 3-8; Marietta. O.. 5; I'arkersburg. W. Va., ti; Indian Maidens. Frank B. Carr. mgr.: -Brook- Springfield. 111., 10; Pcorla 11; Burlington, la., Washington 7; Wheeling 8; Unlontown. Pa., lyn. N. Y.. 3-15. WANTED 12; Des Molnes 13; Omaha, Neb., 14-15. 10; Johnstown 11; Altoona 12: York 13; Eliza- Jolly Grass Widows, Robert Fulton, mgr.: Lou- Sidney, George & Nlcolal, mgrs.: Brooklyn, N. beth, N. J., 14; New Rochelle, N. Y., 15. isville, Ky., 3-8; St. Louis. Mo., 10-15. For Wagon Vaudeville Tent Show Co. No. 1 Y.. 2T-April 8. Ward & Vokes, Stair *- Mlcolal, mgrs.: Taun- Kentucky Belles, Wlmllen Bros., mgrs.: Chi Illustrated Song Singer. Must play brass, alto, Sau Toy, John C. Fisher, mgr.: Chicago, 111., ton. Mass., 5; New Bedford U; Newport. K. I., cago. 111.. 3-8: Milwaukee, Wis., 10-15. tenor and tuba preferred. Good B. F. and 3-15. 7; Fall Kiver, Mass.. 8; Boston 10-15. Knickerbockers. Louis Robie, mgr.: St. Paul. Irish Comedian. Other talent write. Must play Sleeping Beauty and The Beast: Decatur, 111.,6 Wills. Sat M., Broadhurst & Currie, mgrs.: Minn.. 3-8; Chicago, 111.. 10-15. brass. Five months' season guaranteed; pay all The Beauty Doctor. Thos. W. Prior, mgr.: Pitts- Philadelphia. Pa., 3-8; i-ottsvllle 13. London Belles, W. S. Campbell, mgr.: Albany, after you join. Be sure to state all in first burg. Pa.. 3-8; Clearfleld 10: DuBols 11; Bidg- Woodland, Henry W. Savage, mgr.: Brooklyn. N. Y.. 3-5; Troy 0-8; Providence. R. I., 10-15. letter. Address W. F. KATZENMIER, Bock- way 12; St. Marys 13; Johsonburg 14; Kane 15 N. Y., 3-8. Merry Maidens, Butler, Jacobs & Lowery, mgrs.: lin, California. Wills Musical Comedy Co.: Cumberland, Md., Jersey City, N. J., 3-8; Philadelphia. Pa.. The Beggar Prince Opera Co., F. C. Cooper, 3-5. mgr.: Sarnla. Ont.. 5. 10-15. The Errand Boy (Sullivan, Harris & Woods'), Weary Willie Walker: Bay City, Mich., 10. Majesties. W. L. Ballauf. nigr.: New York MIDWAY COMPANIES. J. K. Roberts, nigr.: Cincinnati, O.. 3-8; St. City. 3-8; Scranton, Pa., 10-12; Reading Alamo Carnival Co., W. H. Rice, mgr.: Publi- Louis. Mo., 9-15. MINSTREL ROUTES. 13-15. cation of route prohibited. Any mail addressed The Beggar Prince Opera Co., F. A. Wade, New York Stars. John S. Raynor, mgr.: Pitts- in care of The Billboard will be forwarded Barlow & Wilson's, Lawrence Barlow, mgr.: burg, Pa., 3-8; Cincinnati. O., 10-15. promptly. mgr.: Albuquerque, N. Mex., 6-12; Las Vegas Iluntlngbiirg, lud., 5. 13; Raton 14-13. Parisian Widows. Rush & Weber, mgrs.: New Alabama Carnival So., Ed. Tyler, mgr.: Winona, The Fortune Teller: Tyrone, Pa., 5; Beliefonte Barlow's, J. A. Coburu, mgr.: Fairfleld, la.. 5. York City, 3-8; Jersey City, N. J.. 10-15. Miss.. 3-8; Water Valley 1015. (i: Renova 7; Lock Haven 8; Lewlsburg 10; Dockstader's, Lew, Chas. D. Wilson, mgr.: Reeves'. Al : New York City, 27-Aprll 8; Brook- Barkout Carnival Co.: Concord, N. C., 3-8. Hazleton 11. Allentown, Pa., 5; Atlantic City, N. J., 6; l.vn. N. Y.. 10-22. Bausclier Carnival Co.: Columbus, Miss., 2-7. The College Widow, Henry W. Savage, mgr.: Trenton 7; Elizabeth S; Brooklyn, N. Y., 10-13 Hi-illy & Woods'. Pat Rellly. mgr.: Buffalo, N. Carleton's Carnival Co.: Collins, Miss., 3-8. New York City, Sept. 19. Indef. Duuiont's: Philadelphia, Pa., Indef. Y.. 3-8: Rochester 10-15. ("re-scent Amusement Co., Curtis Velalre, mgr.: The Dutchess of Dantzlc, Chas. Frohman and Faust's, Ted E.. G. 1). Cunningham, mgr.: Steu- Rentz-Santley. Abe Leavltt, mgr.: Newark. Hope. Ark.. 3-8; Stamps 10-15. benvllle, O., 5; Toronto 0; East Liverpool 7. N. J. 3-8; Paterson 10-15. Dixie Carnival Co.: Rosewell, N. Mex., 3-8; George Edwardes, mgrs.: New York City. Field's, Al. G., Doc Qulgley, mgr.: Davenport, Jan. i). Indef. Rose Hill English Folly. Rice & Barton, mgrs.: Amarlllo, Tex.. 10-15. The Earl and The Girl. Sam S. Shubert, mgr.: la., 5; Dubuu.ue 0; Lacrosse, Wis., 7; Madison Philadelphia, Pa.. 3-8; Reading 10-12; Scran- Fiesta Carnival Co.: Osuard, Cal., 3-8; Santa Chicago. 111., March 12, Indef. 8; Milwaukee 0-15. ton 13-15. Barbara 10-15. The Education of Mr. Pipp. Klrke LaShelle, Ill Henry's, Parsons, Kan., 5; Cherryvale 6; Runaways, P. S. Clark, mgr.: Toledo, O., 8-8; Jones-Adams Carnival Co.: Dillou, S. C., 3-8; mgr.: New York City, Feb. 20, Indef. Independence 7; lola S. Cleveland 10-15. Newbern, N. C.. 10-15. Tivoll: Sun Francisco, Cal., imlef. Kersands'. Billy, C. Jay Smith, mgr.: VIncennes. Thoroughbreds. Frank It. Carr. mgr.: Baltimore, Lachman-Keetch Shows: Huntsville, Ala., 3-8; The Maid and The Mummy, Chas. Marks, mgr.: Ind.. 5; Henderson, Ky., 6; Owensboro 7; Md.. 3-8; Washington, D. C., 10-15. Athens 10-15. Philadelphia. Pa., March 21, Indef. Kvansvllle, Intl., 8; ' Marlon 10; Earlington, Tiger Llllles. Scribner & Drew, mgrs.: Holyoke, Monarch Amusement Co.. G. E. Meyers, mgr.: The Isle of Spice (Eastern). B. C. Whitney, Ky., 11; Hopkinsvllle 12; Paducah 13; Cairo, Mass., 6-8. Blsbee. Ariz.. 3-8; Doughlas 10-15. mgr.: Lawrence, Mass., 5; Biddeford, Me.. 111., 14; Pinckneyville 15. Trans-Atlantlcs (Hurtlg & Seamon's), E. M. Patterson & Bralnerd Carnival Co.: Beaumont, 6- Portland 7-8; Augusta 10; Waterville 11; Primrose's, Geo., Jas. II. Decker, mgr.: Pitts- Rosenthal, mgr.: -Brooklyn. N. Y., 27-Aprll Tex., 3-8. Lewiston 12; Dover, N. H.. 13; Nashua 14; burg. Pa., 3-S; Washington, D. C.. 10-15. 8: Albany 1012; Troy 13-15. Pierce Amusement Co.: Statesvllle. N. C..10-15 .Manchester 15. Sun's. (Jus. American. Fred D. Fowler, mgr.: Trocaderos, C. H. Waldron, mgr.: New York Royal Amusement Co., H. H. Tlpps, mgr.: The Liberty Belles. Fred Berger. jr., mgr.: Del- West Chester, Pa., 5; Phoenixville 6; Bangor Belleville. Ark., 3-8. aware, O.. 5; Springfield ti: Middletown 7; 7; Slatlngton 8; East Stroudsburg 10; Wash- rtopians. T. W. Kinklns, mgr.: Indianapolis, Seeman-Milllcan Carnival Co.: Annlston, Ala., Plqua 8- Zauesvllle 10; Cambridge 11; Wash- ington. N. J.. 11; Boonton 12; Cornwall, N. Ind.. 3-8; Chicago, 111.. 10-15. 3-8; Winchester, Tenn., 10-15. ington. Pa., 13; Waynesburg 14; Belle Ver- Y., 13; Newburg 14; Saugerties 15. Vanity Fair, Robert Manchester, mgr.: Toronto, Smith. Greater. Amusement Co.. Chris M. Smith, non 15. Vogel's, John W. Vogel, mgr.: Indianapolis, Can.. 3-8. mgr.: Birmingham. Ala., 3-8; Gadsden 10-15. The Red Feather. S. F. Kingston, mgr.: Salt Ind.. 35; Dayton. O.. 6-8; SpriHgfleld 10; World Beaters, J. Herbert Mack, mgr.: Cleve- U. S. Carnival Co., R. C. Carroll, mgr.: Lake City. Utah, 3-5: Ogden 6; Los Angeles, Marysville 11; Meclmnlscburg 12; llrbana 13; land, 0., 3-8; Buffalo, N. Y., 10-15. April 8. Dayton 14; Lebanon 15. MISCELLANEOUS ROUTES. Cal., 10-15. Vogel's, John W. Vogel, mgr,: Indianapolis, The Seminary Girl. Melville -B. Raymond, prop.: Adams' Congress of Novelties: Dillon, S. C., Washington. D. C.. 3-8; Baltimore, Md., 10-15 Ind., 3-5; Dayton, O., ti-8; Springfield 10; Marysville 11; Mechanlcsburg 12; Urbana 13; VAUDEVILLE COMBINATION ROUTES. 3-8: Newbern 10-1.". The Silver Slipper. John C. Fischer, mgr.: St. Dayton 14; Lebanon 15. Ideal Vaudeville Co.. J. M. Juvenal, mgr.: Val- Augustines' Electric Studio: Decatur, 111., Feb. Louis. Mo., 2-11; Evansville, Ind., 10; Decatur, ley Falls. Kan., 5; Oskaloosa 0; McLouth 7; 16. Indef. 111.. 12; Springfield 13; Jacksonville 142; Han- Tonganoxle 8. Augustine. Chas. Hine. mgr.: Sarauac Lake. nil.nl. Mo.. 15. BURLESQUE ROUTES. Lafayette. The Great. Show. T. G. Lafayette, N. Y., 3-8. The Smart Set. W. B. Moore, mgr.: Philadel- mgr.: Memphis. Tenn., 3-8; New Orleans, La., Butlers, The. Hypnotists, G. A. Butler, bus. phia. Pa., 3-8; Newark. N. J.. 10-15. Americans, E. D. Miner, mgr.: Detroit, Mich.. mgr.: Shreveport, La., 3-8; Dallas, Tex., :i-s Toledo. 0.. 10-15. 9-21. The Strollers, Nixon & Zimmerman, mgrs.: : Orpheum Show (Martin Beck's): Chicago, 111., In-]:.. Ashland. 0.. 5; Norwalk 0; Elyrla 7; Akron 8; Blue Ribbon Girls, Jack Singer, mgr.: Chicago, 2-8. Canavaiiex, Geo. H. Hanlon, mgr.: Millluocket, Meadvllle, Pa., 10; - -earfleld 11; Altoona 12; 111.. 3-S; Detroit. Mich.. 10-15. Rogers Bros.1 Vaudeville Co.. H. W. Rogers, Me.. 3-8. Reading 13; Wilmington, Del., 14; Ironton, Bohemians, Thomas W. Miner, mgr.: Phila- mgr.: Ashtabula, 0., 3-5; Nlles 6-8. Crystal Eye Carnival, C. II. Gray, mgr.: Ver- delphia, Pa.. 3-8; Baltimore, Md., 10-15. Senrub Vaudeville Co., -Billy Sonrab. mgr.: Cum- yelim-s, Vt., 3-8. The Smiling Island, Geo. Lederer. mgr.: Mar- Bon Tons. Kush & Weber, mgrs.: Boston, Mass., berland, la., 30-Aprll 8: Anita 10-10. DeForrest. Prof. A.: Los Angeles, Cal., iudef. ion, lud.. 5: Huntlngton 6; Columbus, O., 7-8; 3-8; New York City, 10-15. Southern Carnival Co.. K. P. Carl, mgr.: Win- Elinor, John In Travelogues: Newton, Mo., 7-8; Plitslnirg. Pa.. 10-15. Bowery Burlesquers (Hurtlg & Seamon's), Joe Ston-Salem, N. C., 27-Aprll 8; Statesvllle 10-15 Seymour, la., 13-15. The Sultan of Sulu. Henry W. Savage, mgr.: Hurtig, mgr.: Milwaukee, Wis., 3-8; Min- Fay. Anna Eva: Wichita, Kan., 3-8. Worcester. Mass., 14. neapolis, Minn., 10-15. Flints, The, H. L. Flint, mgr.: Cairo, 111., 3-8; Two Merry Tnmips. McVenn & Vetter, mgrs.: Brigadiers, Chas. A. Cromwell, mgr.: Kansas TENT SHOW ROUTES. tjuincy 10-15. Mannington, W. Va.. 5; Warren. O.. 10; Bar- City, Mo., 3-8; Indianapolis, Ind., 10-15. Great Boer War: Charleston, S. C., 3-5; Colum- berton 11: Wadsworth 12; Lodl 13; Ashland •Bryant's. Harry C., Extravaganza, C. II. Ken- Adams'. Frank, Southern: Hennesey, Okla., 8; bia 6-8; Birmingham, Ala., 10-12; Memphis, 14; Sandusky 15. yon, mgr.: Minneapolis, .Minn., 3-8; St. Paul Waiiknniis i); Kremlin 11; Pond Creek 12; Tenn., 13-15. The Isle of Spice (Western). B. C. Whitney, 1015. Jefferson 13: Kenfrow 14. Hewett. Illusionist: Dawson, Alaska, 27-AprlI mgr.: Phlllipsburg, Pa., 5; Sunbury 0; Ma- Bryant's. Harry C.. Extravaganza, C. H. Ken- Karniim & Bailey's: New York City. March 23. 15; Eagle City 24-May 20; Circle City 22- hanoy City 7: Shi-nandoah 8. yon, mgr.: Minneapolis, Minn., 3-8; St. Paul indef. June 24. The Prince of Pllseli. Henry W. Savage, mgr.: 10-15. Bailey's. Mollle: Belton. Tex.. 5: Salado 6; Helm's, F. W. Curry, mgr.: Washington Island, New York City. 3-8. Cherry Blossoms, Butler, Jacobs & Lowery, Kllleen 7; Copperas Cove 8; Lometa 10; Wis.. 5-6; Luxemburg 7-8. The Princess Chic. J. Frank Burrell, mgr.: Co- nisrs.: Washington, D. C., 3-8; Plttsburg, Pa., Coldthwalte 11: San Saba 12; Cherokee 13; Howe's Moving Pictures: Ft. Scott, Kan., 12. lumbia, S. C., •• 10-15. Valley Creek 14: Llano 15. Roving Bill's Gypsy Camp, W. J. DeForrest, The Show Girl (Eastern), B. C. Whitney, mgr.: Cltv Sports. Phil Sheridan, mgr.: Reading, Pa., Floto's Great: Blsbee, Ariz.. 5; Nogales 6: mgr.: San Antonio. Tex., 2»J-AprIl 10. Louisville. Ky., 3-8. 3-5: Scranton 6-S; New York City. 10-15. Hermoslllo, Mex., 7; Guaymas 8; Tucson, Swallow & Markle's Floating Palace: Parkers- The Show Girl (Western), B. C. Whitney, mgr.: Cracker Jacks, Harry Leonl, mgr.: Paterson, N. Ariz., 10; Yuma 11; Imperial. Cal., 12; San burg. W. Va.. 27-Aprll 8. Montreal, Can., 3-8. J.. 3-8; New York City, 10-22. Bernardino 13: San Diego 14; Pasadena 15. Shepard's, Archie L.. Moving Pictures (South- The (.irl and The Moon. Elmer B. Vance, mgr.: Dainty Duchess, Kush & Weber, mgrs.: Cincin- Hall's. F. W.. United Wagon: Piedmont, Kan., ern). Chas. B. Poor, mgr.: Sioux City, la., Bridgeport. Conn.. 5; New Haven 7-8. nati. O.. 3-8; Louisville. Ky., 10-15. .1: Beaumont 6; Leon 7: Augusta 8. 35; Des Molnes 6-7. The Tenderfoot, Chas. Marks, mgr.: Ft. Madi- Devere's. Sam: Scranton, Pa.. 3-5; Reading 6-8; McDonald Bros.: Maysvllle. Ga.. 5; Homer 6; Stahl, Dr., Phrenologist: Los Angeles, Cal., son, la.. 5; Clinton «; Mattoon. 111., 14. Philadelphia 10-15. Jewelsville 7; Carnesville 8; Lavonla 10. indef. The Sho-Gun. Henry W. Savage, mgr.: Detroit. Fay Foster Bnrlesijuers, Joseph Oppenheimer, Norris & Rowe's: Stockton, Cal., 5; Berkeley Townsend. Chas. H.: Roulette. Pa., Indef. Mich , 6-8; Buffalo, N. J., 10-12; Toronto, uigr.: St. Louis, Mo., 3-9; Kansas City 10-15. 0: Alameda 7; Oakland 8; Vacavllle 10; Napa VanCampe: Lexington. Ky.. 3-8. fan.. 13-13. Gay Mnrqueraders, Jos. H. Barnes, mgr.: Roch- 11; Petahuna 12; Healdsburg 13; Uklah 14; Walsh's Crystalplex Carnival. M. Henry Walsh, The Kays. Stair & Nlcolal, mgrs.: Chicago, 111.. ester, N. Y., 3-8; Toronto. Con., 10-15. Santa Rosa 15. mgr.: Madison. Me., 3-8; Pittsfleld 10-15. 2G-A|irll s. Gay Morning Glories. Scribner & Drew, mgrs.: Norton Bros.', Dewey Norton, mgr.: Indtahoma, The Wizard of Oz, Hamlln & Mitchell, mgrs.: Holvoke, Mass., 3-5; Springfield U-8; Boston 0. T., 5; Snyder 0; Headrlck 7. Brooklyn. N. Y., 3-8; Montreal, Can., 10-15. 10-15. Ulngling Bros.': Chicago. 111., April 5, Indef. Additional routes on page 23. The Billboard

Shows and Trained Animal Exhibition: The en- tire outfit has been overhauled and painted and Phone 2851. KsUvblished 1&43 much new paraphernalia been added. This show will carry a 70x30 top and the nsual small tents. Ten head of draft horses will transport Thomstn & Yandiveer it. In the ring will be found Inez and Lena; MANUFACTURERS OF the tiny Shetland team, in a twenty minute act, par excellence; Joe and Josephine, the clever riding dog and mate; Checkers, spotted Shetland, in a diminutive act and cake walk; CIRCUSTENTS THE SELLS-DOWNS OPENING. are with the Great Floto Shows introducing Jenny Lind, clown donkey, and a troupe of ten TENTS FOR RENT. new and up-to-date version of antics on the dogs. Keller Isemlnger goes In advance. Others aerial bars. connected with tbe show are J. J. Ray Dee, 816 East Peart St., CINCiKNATl, Q. The opening of the Sells-Downs Sam Carnahan, Chas. Wolf, Chas. Plugh, Jack Show Is anounced for Saturday, April Albert A. Crandall, the comic mul Arnold, Will Snyder, Ed. Fritz. Ed. and Nellie rider, and his wife, who have been wintering Thlers, E. G. Smith, proprietor and manager, 29, at Topeka, Kan., with the brightest at Petersburg, 111., will be with the Rlngllnj, and Mrs. E. G. Smith, treasurer and ticket prospects for the most successful sea- Show this season. seller. son in the history of this well known C. S. Primrose has closed his Uncle The side show of the Great William circus aggregation. Forces are now Si Hasklns Co. and Joined the Gentry Brothers P. Hall Shows will this season be under the (No. 2) Show as general agent, making his management of Phil Ellsworth, which bespeaks TENTS being assembled, the finishing touches ninth season in that capacity. well for Manager Hall. It Is safe to predict added to the different departments and a novel performance In the side show with that ALL KUIBS AMD SIZES. every minor detail will be amply looked Miss Mayme Lemm, lady equestri- organization this season. J. Francis Kane will after by a competent corps of assist- enne, is daily practicing her Bylng hurdle act be principal orator with three assistants. There ants . and high school menage act at the winter quart will be no freaks, all beauties. H. Quallle ITS of the Great Wm. P. Hall Showi. Clark, with his Plantation Minstrels and Creole The Angelo Circus began a seven- Belles, will present unique musical entertain- iRdianafMfis Tent & Awning Go, ADAMS FORPAUGH AND BELLS BROS ENOR- teen -iday engagement at Dresden, Germany, ment and the program in Its entirety will con- MOUS SHOWS UNITED. March an. Willy Hagenbeck. Jr.. with twenty- tain twenty high-class acts. trained polar bears and other animals, la one The roster of the side shows with INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Opening at Columbus April 22. of the principle drawing cards. the Wallace Shows is as follows: No. 1. W. Carl Relnsch, with his educated dogs II. McFarland, manager; Jack Manley, assist- The Forepaugh-Sells Show will be practically ant manager. P. C. Lowrey's colored band of new this season, having been entirely rebuilt and horses, has returned to Germany after a ien pieces, Sallie and Daisy Lee, Arthur Wal- and refitted. Tbe Pennsylvania Railway Co. tour of England. On completion of bis Ger- .egs. The Crosbys, Norman and Dalrylars, Mas- has had charge of the railway equipment at man engagements he will return to England, :er Ruftis. Farmer and Mother Jones, Musical its Columbus sbops. Such cars as were not and later on come to the United States. Reeds, Gus and Marlon Kohl, Mme. Sonos" up to tbe modern standard were discarded and H. Franklin again has the candy Bogs, John McNutt, W. A. Balhrona, flre king; TENTS new ones of tbe latest and best type added, stands with tbe Great Floto Shows this season, Olga, snake act; Corlna, mind reader; Gonzales Manufacturers of Tents and Canvas Goods of with the result that tbe new train la said to making his third with this show. Edward Sisters, knife throwers; Grace Clark, electric every description |3f~Wrlte for Catalogue be most substantial and attractive In every Franklin Is on the outside stands, while Clarence ady; Shine, wild man; Barney Shea, C. F. particular. Tbe parade will be a George, Harry Campbell and Denny Curtis have Mack and D. H. Lano, ticket sellers. Tom DOUGHERTY BWBS. TENT <& AW. CO.. Special Feature Tbii Year, the seats. Mclntyre has charge of side show No. 2. Zank ST. LOVJS. MISSOURI. and Johanna, monkey boy and gorilla girl, re- and will prove a surprise to circus people as Despite a wreck at San Bernardino, spectively; Harry Creaner, lecturer; W. H. Mc- well as to the general public In Its novel char which threw them into Los Angeles five hours Farland, jr., tickets. Side Show No. 3 has acter; eighty-five baggage horses have been late, the Norrls & Rowe Show saved the matinee The Mamas Troupe of oriental dancers. added. They are all dapple grays, averaging and played to a crowded bouse. The Los An- Notes from Buffalo Bill's Wild West: HI MURRAY CO. seventeen hundred pounds in weight, and make geles papers speak in the highest terms of the Two long trains of yellow and red cars bearing an Important addition to the stock department. performance. The show throughout will be up to tbe high part of the Wild West aggregation left winter standard of Its present owners, which meani The McDonald Brothers New United quarters at Stoke-on-Trent. at 5 p. m., Feb. that It will be as good as money, energy and Shows have a brand new layout of canvas made 16, and arrived at Tilbury Docks, about 3 a. m.. Ingenuity can provide. Among the prominent by Baker & Lockwood, and four new sleeping' Feb. 27, where the steamship Michigan was features will be the newly added one thousand wagons made by Kline & Martin, which will waiting to take us to France. The loading character spectacle entitled "Panama, or the make the show one of the best equipped wagon -ommenced at daylight and progressed rapidly shows on the road. under the efficient direction of Jake Platt, John Portals of the Sea," a tableau on a new Eberle and W. J. Mayvllle, assisted by the co- and noble theme, executed upon a scale of Jack Auslet, general agent of Dr. iperation of the officers of the ship, who trans- T^T- lavish grandeur, Idealizing In heraldic and mill Swain's production of Jesse James, reports big ported the Harnnm & Halley Show in their tary pageantry America's opening of the Pan- business In the South for his company. Chas. •oyages of 1000 and 1002, and so thoroughly CIRCUS CANVASES, ama Canal to the nations of the world. The L. Westlake, formerly stage carpenter of the understood what waa required of them. The Folaa and Stakes, SEATS, Flags, Ktc. seven marvelous O'Brien's presenting a new Rapldes Theatre, Alexandria, La., joined as ship was ready to sail for Dunkirk early Wed- BLACK TENTS. equestrian sensation entitled "Derby Day;" tbe advertising agent at Texarkana. Wolkowskv Troupe, fourteen Russian dancers lesday morning. March 1. from which point SIDE SHOW PAIMTTNGS. never before seen outside the Czar's domain, It is reported that the Barnum & ve proceeded by rail to Paris. The third sec- Front* a.n4 Miuuieni for Street Fair* seven men and seven women in an exhibition Bailey Circus will use legal means of re- Ion with the arenlc stock of the Wild West of national characteristic dancing; the com- straining Frank (Silvers) Oakley from appear- eft Market Drayton. March 5, where it has bined Prosper and Dlnus troupe of acrobats, ing at Thompson & Dundy's New York Hip- n quartered during the winter, and the Mich- KWI'S PATENT CIRCUS LIGHTS said to be the most unique gymnasts ever seen podrome, claiming a contract with the famous 59-61 W. Waihinlton St., CHICAGO. ILL. in America; the Aurora Zouaves, in their wall- clown for bis appearance on their program. scaling exploits, furious charges, lightning gun drills and a new military novelty. A small flre in the animal barns of DO YOU WANT MILITARY GOODS ? The comedy features will be specially in- the Hargreaves Show in Chester, Pa., March I BAND UNIFORMS. AKMT orNAVV SUITS. teresting; the list of clowns Is one that prom- 2D, resulted In a big scare but little damage. TKNTB. GONS and EQUIPMENT OF EVERT ises a world of hilarious merriment. The employes had been well drilled for snob 1 DESCRIPTION. From Government Auction. ^SIDESHOW an emergency and succeeded in extinguishing 1 No matt«r what you want la that ttne I rmn lh» Menagerie the blaze before the arrival of the city are supply It. New or §er«nii h»nd. Send for | has been materially enlarged, with its quota department. catalogue. B. II. ABRAHAMS, of straiten and wonderful animals from the far- 2M South ft.. Philadelphia Pa. away districts of Africa, Asia, India and tbe The parade stuff of the Great Wil- PAINTINGS polar regions of tbe frozen nortb to our own liam P. Hall Shows has all been turned out, MIDWAY FHO NTS. It.irky Mountains; the wealtb of the world the wardrobe Is finished, and the rolling stock has contributed to making thin department sur- is in the hand* of the chief car Inspector of E. J. Hi-DEN A oy.. 108 Broadway, Brooklyn, N T. passingly attractive. Captain Webb's two the Lake Shore Road, who pronouncea it the Circus ami schools of acting seals and sea lions will pro- most thoroughly equipped and safest show train vide unique novelty. Ten pure white Arctic ever on his road. Albino ice bears, together with twenty Green- The winter quarters of the Burt Theatrical Uniforms, CIRCUS SEATS. land sea lions form a splendid Polar Zoologi- Silver Shows at Rtamllsh, Mich., is a scene of cal exhibit. Three herds of performing ele- much activity. It will be an eight wagon show COSTUMES, Gold and Silver Portable Grand Stands and Folding Cir- phants will appear in new acts entirely novel. this season, carrying twenty-eight people. Miss cus Chairs manufactured. Estimates Much Interest is manifested In the Fore- Laura Sliver will have charge of tbe band. Fringis, Lacis, Cerds, furnished and plans submitted to pros- paugh-Sella Bros. Shows under tbe new pro- The show will open May 10 and will travel prietorship, and from Indications it is safe to northern and middle Michigan. pective purchasers. predict a gloriously successful season will re- Spangles, etc. ward the efforts of those interested. The following is the roster of the F». A. McHUOH, hand with the Jones Model Plate Shows: L. L. ThePETTIiOIIBrw.Mfg.C8., 59-61 Champlain St., CLEVELAND. O. CIRCUS GOSSIP Grlswold, cornet; Ira Ilbettson, cornet; Kid Chambers, cornet; F. C. McDonald, clarinet; Dept. B. CINCINNATI, 0. Bert Davis is still at Hot Springs, Stewart Diess, baritone; Bright Jones, alto; J. Ark. R. Murray, alto; Julian Rhodes, trombone; J. SHOW PRINTING. Stock nanprers. Posters uud Cuts on hand for adver- Walter L. Main is going to Europe G. Rose, trombone; F. McGraw, tuba; J. C. tisings very branch of the Amu seme ntHnsi ness. Send for in June. House, trap drummer and Jim Brooks, dram. M.R KELY (Catalogue (D) of Dramatic and Show Printing; Charles G. Kilpatric, the famous one- C'ltalojrue (C) Fair and Carnival Printing; The Jackson Family have Joined the legged rider, is in Chicago after a protracted Catalogue (B) Billposters, Commercial Posters. Rlngllng Shows. sojourn in Hot Springs, and registered at our First-clitsB Printing of all kinds. Mr. John Ringllng is the owner of office Friday, March 31. He is negotiating to GREAT WESTERN PRINTING CO., of six automobiles. put on his automobile and bicycle acts at parks 513 ELM STREET, ST. LOUIS, MO. and other amusement resorts, and may accept The John Robinson Ten Big Shows arrangements which have been tendered him as open at Cincinnati April 24. a star attraction on tbe Trail at Portland this MANUFACTURER OF SHOW CANVASSES The Great Andrew Downie Show lummer. opens its season April 20 at Medina, N. Y. Geneva, Ohio, is becoming quite John G. Schiller did business in St. a center for circus people. Not only many of Louis, Mo.. March 27, for Cork & Barrett's the late Main Show people have residences in Show. the beautiful burg, but representatives of other troupes have exhibited a fondness for the place. TENTS Joe .Pazen, late of Cummin's Indian Robert Abrams and wife, who winter in Geneva, Congress, has signed with Hagenbeck's Trained have Just left for Peru to Join the Wallace All KINDS and SIZES. Animal Show. Shows. Joseph Harris, of Sells & Downs Show, claims Geneva as his residence. He recently Have some good second hand tents on hand. The New York papers treated the [eft for Topeka to take charge of the trained Barnum & Bailey Shows handsomely in the liorses, etc., for Sells & Downs. ne 35x50. UNIFORMS matter of notices. BANDS. MILITARY, MINSTREL PARADE The United States Tent & Awning OUTFITS, USHERS and all others. Send Chas. Rice, the dog and pony man of Co., of Chicago, last week made several large for Catalog, mention kind wanted. Louisville, Ky., Is making arrangements to take shipments of circus tents, black tops, wild Special Attention Given the Profession tbe road In May. C.D.WESTON west canopies, and side show paintings, which 6158-6161 Wentworth Ava.. Chicago. Western Uniform Co., 228ClarkSt.,Chlcago Ed. Maxwell and Geo. Weylman have they have had In preparation for some time. purchased the privileges with the Great An- These progressive canvas makers have taken drew Downie Shows. a place In the front rank and are giving satis- faction, their work being heartily praised by George S. Cole, special representa- showmen in general. The company's motto is, THE MT. VERNON CAR MANUFACTURING CO., tive of the John Robinson Ten Big Shows, was to give their customers the very best ma- a Billboard caller Saturday, April 1. terial and workmanship that money can buy BULB- Wm. P. Hall closed his deal with and all orders their personal attention. Walter L. Main last week and tbe entire show John Burke, assistant boss canvas- EM % FREIGHT GABS ,£££. lor SWW PURPOSES was shipped to Lancaster, Mo., April 3. mnn of the Barnum & Bailey Circus, Is In MT. VHMNON. ILLINOIS. Bellevue hospital, New York, Buffering from Pen Powley will be with the Robin- a mangled arm and external injuries received son Show this season. Wm. Powley, Jr., will n an accident in Madison Square Garden. March have car No. 1 of the Hargreaves Shows. 10. While one of tbe heavy cages of lions "Barker" Wallace, late of the Wal- was being warped down the runway to the lace Shows, was a conspicuous personage at the zoological department in the basement, the rope FOR. TENT LIGHTS Elks' Banquet at Marietta, Ohio. March 29. jroke, and while the lions roared in terror tbe jig den dashed down the incline at a terrific ....AND OUTSIDE LIGHTS.... Walter Murphy, contracting agent of speed, striking the wall with a crash. Mr. the John Robinson Big Shows, was a Billboard Burke was handling the pole and was caught GEO. TAYLOR. : : 97 Cliff &-r«*>t. New York caller March 29. He reported for duty April 1. between the cage and the wall. Clarence Stokes and Fred De Carle Notes from E. G. Smith's Colossal "The Billboard" when answering adx. Maaitm. "The Bfitixmrd" when, answering tub. Tlie Billboard 19

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Igan will make the shipment from Tilbury Docks to Dunkirk, March 8. Mat. Saunders, master of properties, arrived from America Feb. 20, NESTABLE on the Umbria, with a large force of Yankee The Buckeye Antiseptic Circus Toilet work Ingmun, Equestrian Director Johnny Baker, Mrs. Baker and sister; forty-eight fresh bron- PORTABLE chos came in on the Minetonka, Feb. 117. They SOLVES A PROBLEM reported a splendid voyage. Our honored chief. Col. W. F. Cody, Mr. Jule Keene, Prof. PRACTICAL; WHICH HAS VEXED THE JHINDS OK ItlANAUEKS OF I II \ \ I 1,1 \<. Sweeney's Cowl toy Hand, Win. McCune. and the largest and roost varied collection of North American Indians ever seen In the eastern hem- FLY PROOF isphere, will arrive about March 14. General Tented Institutions. Manager Frederick Bailey Hutchfnson Is per- sonally superintending the transfer of the big ODOR- The Antiseptic Circus Toilet Is theouicome of a persistent demand for a device show from English to French territory. General that would fill the requirements - f traveling shows. The entire toilet outlU Is made Agent Clarence, Treasurer Alfred D. Starr, Press LESS of sheet metal-galvanized Iron angle and t>ar steel. Agent Chas. S. Wells, and Snpt. of Advertising We offer this very nececsary article of circus equipment In what we know to be a complete form, with a belief that every tented or^anf/ailon In the world will very H. H. Gunning, are at the Paris office, 45 soon be lornlHhed this Sanitary Toller System, wblch can be carried at very little Avenue Rapp. Managing Director Geo. O. Starr expense and should prove a welcome Innovation In tbe show world. —well it's hard to tell where he Is—one minute It bai been adopted by the Carl Hagenbeck Shows, and we are negotiating In New York, then In London or Paris; for all with other representative organizations. I know he may be In St. Petersburg or Toklo The Illustrations convey an Idea of tbe system. The complete outfit conslRts ol patching up peace between the Japs and the the following: Russians, but wherever W Is you can bet he One No. 1 or Outside Galvanized Iron Sink box and Cover. Is busy. One No 2 or Inside Galvanized Iron Sink Box uml Cover. Two Inner Tubs (or paper lining may ' ry Bros. mer In magical, inimical and ventrlloqual en- make, 8 candle power. We are offering them tertainments. in lots of 500 or more, price each 5 cents. United Shows. The Carl llagenbeck Trained Animal Shows, Washburn & The Daniels Construction Co., a 250,000 New Incandescent Lamps, never used. D'Alma's Trained Animal Shows, Gollmar Bros Big New Railroad Shows, $500,000 corporation, has been organized in Chi- General Electric make, 8 and 16 candle power, The John Robinson Ten United Shows, Sun Bros. World's Progressive Rail- cago to put scenic exhibits in amusement parks. voltages 100 to 110, Edison base. road Shows, and numberless outdoor amusement shows and street carnival Mr. Edward Beidermann, of the Daniels' stu- 25,000 New Colored Incandescent Lamps, dios, goes to Europe September 1 to get new- Amber, Green, Opal and Ruby, companies. Ideas for park concessions to be built for the UNUSED TICKETS. WE REFER TO ANY AND ALL OF THEM. MANUFACTURED BY Daniels' Construction Co. Several Million Exposition Tickets used for every purpose at the Exposition, on rolls and A special feature this year in a new suitable for any Amusement purpose. Low departure of the Pain Pyrotechnic Co. will be prices on large quantities. the furnishing to parks of what Is known as 100,000,000 FEET OF LUMBER. Pain's Park Headline Act. Fireworks display Send us your Lumber Bill for our estimate. BOLTE £ WEYER, will be given from two to four times a week, We can furnish anything in tbe line. Studding, to be flred by a man sent from the Pain Co., Joists and Timbers. Mixed 2-inch Flanking, and to be played its a headline feature. This Dressed and Matched Flooring. Timbers in 299-3O1 W. Lake St., CHICAGO. Is a new novelty in park work, and it should sizes 4x4, 4x6, 6x6, 6x8. 8x8, 10x10, 10x12, meet with ready response, as everyone knows 12x12, 14x14, and in lengths from 8 to 80 feet. the drawing power of fireworks. Interior finishing material. TURNSTILES. The management of Lake Minnequa 150 Registering Turnstiles and Ticket Can- Pork. Pueblo. C<>1., Is so conlident of the suc- celling Machines, made by H. V. Bright, Each cess of their resort this summer that they Machine is equipped with Fatent Electric at- are giving a guarantee to concessionaires of a tachment, making a double register. total at tendance on the season of 250,000. In Also 170 Glass Top Chopper Boxes. the event this number is not reached, a pro- 100 Regular Pattern Registering Turnstiles. portionate rebate will be given to those who 350 Exit Turnstiles. Show Tenta for Circuses. Wild West purchased privileges on the foregoing basis. TICKET BOXES. Shows, Black Tents, Candy Tops, Registering turnstiles will be used at the gate, 1,000 Galvanized Iron Ticket Receiving; Boxes, Flags, Kidd & Baker Lights, etc. and the dally attendance will lie published each also Coin Boxes, etc, All sl/.es for sale or rent. week-In the local Sunday papers, a la World's CLOTHING, SWORDS, ETC. Send (or 16 pigi prlci list of SECOND-HAND Tents Send for Catalogue No. HO. Fair. 500 "Khaki1' Uniforms, consisting of coat and pants. BAKER A LCCKWOOD MFG. CO., OMAHA TENT AND AWNING CO. 200 Special Overcoats, made for the Jefferson 415-417 Delaware St.. - - KUMI City. Mo. OMAHA, NEB. COOK WANTED Guards at the World's Fair. Forth* Frank Adams Southern Show. OWEN 500 "Khaki" Caps. B. TAYT/HS. write airain: GAIL HOIiOKN 500 sets of Swords, Belts and Scabbards. and JUMBO write. Address BAMBOO POLES. FRANK ADAltlS NOUTHKRN SHOW. 25,000 Bamboo Poles, used by the U. 8. Gov- Conianche. Ind. Territory. ernment in the Philippine Reservation. They N T range from 3-inch to 6-inch in diameter at Largo Stock so ft. and under. the bottom and from 30 to 50 feet long. Use- T,new and second hand. Write s SHOW TENTS. ful for many purposes. Thousands of other items: Motors, Copper •line i n tici.rs p. MI.IM:IC j i;\ i AND TENTS OF EVER^ DESCRIPTION Wire, Doors, Sash, Trusses, Road Rollers, Rope, ANI» AWNINdi «'<»., Successors to tin- Have on band almoit now, 35*50. 40x60 and 40x30 Roofing, Siding, Lining, Pipe, Machinery, Hose, T. W. NOBI.K Co.. Tint Department. Detroit Tents, and 400 feet 10-feet stae wall, good as new Furniture, Office Equipment, Safes, Vault Hair and Mft'. Co.. Detroit. Mirh. Very cheap. Doors, Fencing, Wire, Flags of all nations, WK MAVK I oil SALE AND !.»-. is*: Established 1868. D. M. KERK IVIF-0. CO.. Opera Chairs, Water Coolers, Greenhouse Ma- Advance,Privilege.Baggage.Stock and Box Gars 167 S. Canal St.. - Chicago, III. terial, etc., etc. Ask for Special World's Fair Catalogue No. 544. su it. long. Dealvable fur Show and Carnival Com' WM. ARMSTRONG panlet. Reasonable terms. Write fur parlloulara. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.. - Chicago or St Uuls THE ARMS PALACE HDI8SE CAB CO., Manufacturer of Show Canvas. Balloons, Para- No. imi Muuartnoot Building. Chicago. 111. chutes, -Black Tents and all Canvas Goods. Office PUNCH and JUDY G420 Greenwood Ave., Chicago. Telephone 6119 Hyde Park. Figure") all Kind- and prlccx. I lln-lra- Scenery and Show Paintings! ARTISTS ted I'ri,, l.i-i for Stump. NATIONAL MUSIC CO. have a lot of song hits. Fancy Initial on rubber stamp; mark your tin. JOHN II KIC K1 ICT1C. Call and see us. Chicago—266-8 Wabash Are. en & stationery. Rubber Stamps to order. Cat. M. INEZ, - 49 Park Ave,, Chicago, III. No. 2183 IS.,OIK si.. Cincinnati,O. New York—*1 W. 28th St. 6c•free. J. K. Morton. Mfr., Anbury Park. N. J- Mention "The Billboard" when answering ads. Mention " what antaerina

the delight of the summer pleasure seeker, can Notes from Tyler's Alabama Carni- be had at the Inn either upon the European or val Co.: We have been playing to big busi- American plan at exceedingly low rates, which ness in Mississippi. Prof. Harry Wright joins Include dally admission to the Exposition us In Wlnona, Miss., for thirty weeks, to make grounds. balloon jumps. E. C. Talbott also joins at Winona with his beautiful Glass Show. Mr. Burkley is ahead doing good work. The Benham & Thompson World's Museum, organized March 1, at Greenville, Miss., reports good business at tiie Natchez Mardi The magic kettle act has found its tee; Col W. M. Liggett, J. M. Under- Gras, where they took top-money. They have wood, F. J. Wilcox and Secretary E. since made Vicksburg. and Clarksdale, Miss., way into the carnival business and and Forrest City, Ark., and report business bids fair to establish itself as exten- W. Randall. JONES-ADAMS OPENS good. They go into Hot Springs this week for sively in this field as it has in the vau- a three or four weeks' stay. deville houses in Europe and later in PREPARING FOR OPENING DAY The Jones-Adams Congress of Nov- J. George Loos, general representa- tive of the Lachman-Keetch Exposition Shows, this country. The Thearle-Buckley elties Co. opens its season this week recently contracted witli the following cities Agency of New York has recently con- Opening day nt the Lewis and Clark Exposi- in Dillon S. C., under the auspices of for his attraction: Florence. Ala., under aus- tracted with the Seeman-Milllcan Car- tion will be made one of the most memorahle the Commercial Club. Those who have pices of J. O. r. A. M. and D. of A., and nival Co., the Great Mundy Shows and occasion* in the history of Portland. Tentative visited the Jones-Adams winter quar- heeatur, Ala., under auspices of the Decatur plans for the opening day ceremonies have been Rifles. Permission has been obtained from the the Ferari Brothers Shows United, and made and arrangements arc being perfected to ters claim much for the remodeled and authorities for the free use of the streets in these amusement companies will this handle the crowds satisfactorily. beautified company. The fronts are all all of the above mentioned cities. The gates will not l>e kept closed previous new and a number of high class paid The Lachman-Keetch Exposition season demonstrate to their patrons to the pressing of a button at Washington by the magical qualties of fluid air. President Roosevelt, as was at tirst Intended, attractions have been secured. Wm. Shows opened at Maeon, Miss., to enormous Todd is associated with the shows as business. Mr. D. Lachman. general manager, hut they will be opened in early morning so writes that every carnival company that carries as to permit the multitude to assemble. A great general business representative. It is only clean, meritorious attractions aud elim- The management of the Lewis and parade will IK* the first demonstration. In this safe to say that the high standard set inates all graft will find the South just as profit- Clark Exposition hope to establish an the military will participate, and civic and by Messrs. Jones and Adams will be able as many of the northern cities. He says spectacular features will be the attraction. that they were forced to overcome the prej- unprecedented record in that they will Following will be open air exercises In which mantained throughout the season. udice against street fairs at each of the last have the exhibition complete before addresses will be made by prominent men from six stands, and that tiie company left the cities the opening day, June 1. What a re- nil over the country. STREET FAIR NOTES. with the confidence of the citizens resting in Immediately upon the conclusion of this pro- street fairs. lief it will be if the early visitors are gram. President Roosevelt will press a button The Hoss & Xauman Carnival Co. not hampered with the sound of the In the White House. The current will first wants to hear from the Yanuira Mexican Family. The California Fiesta Carnival Co. carries the following shows: The Stadium, of workman's hammer or the unfinished reach the lofty towers of the government build- E. P. Kirsch has signed as chief elec- ing and start the chimes, which will toll the which M. M. Steele is manager; Le del. Otis condition of things which betoken trician with Fred. Hewitt's Exposition Shows. La.Melle. manager: Old Plantation. H. 11. Haw- impressive strains of "America." Then the Charles Rosenstiel, unicycle expert failure. There are now two months (Treat machinery of the Exposition will com- ley, manager; Three Kobers. Michael's Burning intervening before the opening day mence to turn, and the Lewis and Clark Ex- has signed with the Eehlln & Harris Carnival Hell. The Alierns, The Banda Rosa and Frank and the management pive all assur- position will become a great thing of life and Co. Gregory, director. Lenlmrdt and Held, M. energy. Following the starting of the ma- Feagan's Family Band will start Samayoa, Zelda. Ferris Wheel. Snake Show ances that every thing will be com- chinery, the I*ewls and Clark march will !«• from Duraml, Mich., with the Wlxom Amuse- under management of John Hnhhs; Green's pleted before that day. According to played by the Innes band, and then the detona- ment Co. Glass Palace, Ed. Green, manager, and The an official report on the percentage of tions of heavy artillery will roar out atiove the The Branchards opened their third Golden City. completion recently issued by Director rattle of small arms. In addition to the salute season witli the Patterson & Bralnerd Carnival Ira Toube writes that there has been of Works, Oskar Huber, the Forestry, of the military, the President's salute will be Co. April :i. some controversy among carnival people as to fired by the war vessels anchored in the Wll- The Red Men of Greenfield, Ohio, who Is general agent of the Great Mundy Show, Oriental Exhibits. European and Agri- lametta. desire to give a street fair in place of their from the fact that conflicting reports have been cultural buildings are 97 per cent. regular annual picnic. circulated without the sanction of either him- finished. The United States Govern- E. Brown writes that he has joined self or Mr. Fred. Sargeimt. they having agreed FAIR NOTES. to share the title between them. Mr. Toutie ment buildings, on the peninsula pro- (lie advance forces of the Jones & Adams Car- says that he recently had a letter from Col. jecting into Guild's lake, the largest Cost of the Lewis and Clark Exposi- nival Co. as promoter. Mundy. in which lie Is given to understand that body of water ever embodied in an ex- tion is estimated at $7.coo.000. John T. Backman's glassblowers he Is to be held responsible for the success or position, are completed i'5 per cent, and The Phillippine Islands will pay a big opened with the Patterson & Bralnerd Carnival failure of the atractlon this year. In that electrical installation, 70 per cent. The tribute to the Lewis and Clark Exposition in a Co. April 3 at lieaumont. Tex. case Ira Toube believes he should now l>e known »l-it).(KK) exhibit. Steve Woods, lately identified with as general agent. Mines and Metallurgy building and the Frank Vincent DuMond, chief of the the Great Almo Shows, registered at our Chl- Electricity. Machinery and Transpor- Fine Arts exhibitions at the I^ewls and Calrk <-ngo office Saturday. March '2~t. THE KANSAS STATE FAIR WANTS tation Palace, the construction of Exposition, lias taken up temporary resilience E. O. Ferguson and Joe Martinette which was commenced but recently, in New York where he is busily engaged as- have been re-engaged on the Smith Greater Attractions of All Kinds are being pushed forward with all the sembling tlie displays. Amusement Co.'s advance staff. Trained animal show, feats of strength, All railroads have agreed upon a The Monarch Amusement Co. goes sensational and daring acts. The Kan- haste that perfect safely will permit, round trip rate of $45 from Missouri river Into Old Mexico week of April 17, for the sas State Fair hires no free attrac- and they will have been finished before points for the Lewis and Clark Exposition. purpose of holding a street fair. Tickets are good for 90 days and provide for tions. Its legitimate business as an the opening day. Twelve state build- R. L. Carroll, of the United States educational factor draws the people. ings are under course of erection. liberal stop-over privileges. Carnival Co. was booking St. Louis last week. These are smaller than the main ex- E. E. Thurston, president of the He reports a solidly booked summer. Will sell Privileges and Concessions hibits palaces and will not require a North Knox Agricultural Society, writes us that J. H. (Happy) Scott has closed with on percentage plan where the attrac- that the fair to be held at Union. Me., under the Davls-Drlseoll Stock Co. to go as con- tion is large enough to justify the ex- great period for their completion. The auspices of the aforesaid, will be one of the tracting agent with the Pierce Amusement Co. American Inn is 60 per tent, completed most attractive in the state. pense. Address A. L. Spousler, Sec., Ninety-five per cent, of the business Hutchinson, Kansas. and the structures of the Concession- California seems to be getting en- men of Lansing. Mich., have signed a petition aires on the "Trail" are being erected thusiastic over her exhibits to the Lewis and asking the use of the streets for a street fair speedily. The management also prom- Clark Exposition, and $00.000 has been appro- this season. WORDS OF PRAISE priated for the display. Her mining exhibit Frank W. Williams writes that he Rugby, N. P.. March 25. 1005. ises to have every exhibit In its place promises to outdo all former attempts of this Your Street Fair number was a hummer. class. has closed with the Wright Carnival Co. and June 1. will this season manage Thunderbolt Park, Sa- No use talking. The Billboard Is Inoculated The Lewis and Clark Exposition has vannah. Ga. with get-there microbes. May your success con- received a shipment of 10.000 souvenir gold dol- tinue. TOM NORTH. MINNESOTA STATE FAIR lars, of 1005 date. The coins bear on one side George H. Andrew has purchased the Mgr. Old Clothes Man Co. a likeness of Meriweather Lewis, and on tiie electric theatre owned by E. R. Benjamin, and other that of William Clark. They sell at $2 will feature It this season with the Royal The Billboard, leading theatrical newspaper The amusement committee of the each, or at $10 for six. Carnival Co. in the country, published in Cincinnati, issued board of managers of the Minnesota Victor Larucele, French Commis- E. Haugan wishes to announce that a souvenir special last week. It certainly State Fair recently met in an all-day sioner to the Lewis and Clark Exposition, has he Is still electrician with The Reynolds and made a creditable apearance.—Shamokln (Pa.) npplied for 1,400 additional square feet of ex- lias booked for the coming season with the Daily News. session and determined upon plans for hibit space. Despite this year's exposition In Great Mundy shows. the coming State Fair. An invitation Belgium. In which nearly every French manu- The Beavers' Free Street Fair at The Street Fair number is a dandy. Birmingham, Ala., promises to IK* a big one. FRED. R. COUBBTT, was sent to the presidents and secre- facturer will participate, the demand for space Emporla, Kan. taries of the Iowa and Wisconsin State at the western centennial has astonished even ~'ersona1 advertising by the Beavers will swell the commissioner of the French republic. the attendance greatly. Young Advertising, Service, Fairs to attend the meeting. President Dan Patch, the great light harness Coshocton, Ohio, is making some Manning, S. C.. March 22. 1D05. George McKerrow and Secretary John horse, has been secured as the star attraction :tig preparations for old home week Aug. 7-12. Your Street Fair Issue of The Billboard was M. True of the Wisconsin fair respond- at the great Allentown (Pa.) Fair, Sept. 19-22. Geo. S. Canton says that they want the best a dandy. The K. G. Barkout Amusement Co. ed to the invitation, and attended the Thus far the management has made arrange- carnival company on the road for that occasion. played a week's engagement here 13-19. I ments for four $1.000 races, and the owner of The Aherns, Agnes and William, was present when fifty 'copies were received meeting. These three fairs always fol- Dan Patch will receive $5,000 for his exhi- artistic novelty acrobats, have opened with the by Mayor, "the little man." nnd the show low each other very closely, and any bition racing. The famous Allentown hand of California Fiesta Carnival Co. They are a fea- people were grabbing for them like a hungry unity of action on the part of the man- fifty-two pieces will give daily concerts. ture of the stadium. They report tine weather dog for bread. The fifty copies were sold in agements results in great saving to all The staff work on the beautiful and good business. thirty minutes. With best wishes for The Bridge of Nations at the Lewis and Clark Ex- Hary Rush Raver, associate owner Billboard, 1 remain. concerned. A contract was signed with THOMAS M. YOUNG. Llberatti, and his band will probably position Is now completed. The bridge Is al- of the New Parker Amusement Co.. was In most half a mile long, and Is built of wood Chicago on business last week and registered Selma. Ala., March IS. 1005. furnish music for all. Besides other nnd staff, in imitation of solid masonry. It at our office Wednesday. March 20. He was Allow me to congratulate you on your Street matters, the committee spent much crosses Guild's Lake, the largest body of water accompanied by Mir. Edward Logwood, the Fair number. I consider it the best of any time considering proposals for the new ever enclosed within an exposition fence, and company's treasurer. theatrical paper ever published. It will cer- connects the mainland with the Government The Meyers Monarch Amusement tainly be a great benefit to any one connected tunnel under the race track. Five peninsula. Co., which opened its spring season at El Paso. with that form of amusement. Wishing you bids were submitted. The specifica- We are informed that F. C. Talbott Tex.. March 20. reports grand weather and continued success. I am. yours truly. tions were so varied, following the is arranging to put Hale's Fire Fighters on the rontlnued good business. The Moonshiners was WALTER I. BLOCH. scheme of each bidder, that the award- road with one day stands for a summer tour, a big feature show under the management of Fort Worth, Tex., March 22. to open about May 1. It is understood that Prank Blitz. The company remained at El ing of the contract was postponed until John J. Dunnlvant Is interested with Mr. Paso two weeks. If anything would prove Tiie Billboard thor- the committee can consider the m»vits Talbott In the exploitation. The company will Lombardo's Banda Rossini, lately of oughly represents the Carnival interests, one be organized in St. Lonls. A canopy top will d only to absorb the splendid edition of of the individual plans. The work will Young's Pier. Atlantic City, and Woodsldc March IS. Respectfully. be commenced soon and the tunnel be used on the road and. according to the re- Park. Philadelphia, has been engaged by the port, fifteen cars will be utilized to transport New Parker Amusement Co. for the season PfNCH WHEELER. completed before the opening of the the exhibition. f l!W>.r>. The organization is one of the most Norfolk. Va., March 29. 1D05. fair in September. American Inn. the great inside hos- prominent in the country and consists of forty Your Street Fair edition greatly excels any A location for newspaper headquar- telry to he at the Lewis and Clark Exposition, members. ilmilar edition ever before published at any ters buildings was selected. This will be In charge of Mrs. .T. T. McCready. who B. DeVauIt. manager of The Rus- time or place. WILLIAM TODD. figured conspicuously In similar enterprises at sian Prince with the Meyers Monarch Amuse- building will be the Minnesota State the Pan-American and St. Lonls Expositions. ment Co.. has also organized a Roman hippo- Youngstown. Ohio, March 2.1. 10.05. building at the World's Fair in St. American Inn Is located on the shore of Onlld's flrome. having as feature acts loop the loop, The Street Fair number of The Billboard Louis. Lake, one of the largest nnd most attractive eap the double gap. Marvelous Melville, the onme in for much praise from the theatrical Two other buildings were located in bodies of water ever Included in an exposition Four Greggs and the Davles. He reports S. fraternity in this vicinity, and the newsdeal- enterprise. It contains 000 rooms and Is de- R. O. business. ers report constantly increasing demand for the northern part of the grounds, a signed to accommodate 2.0OO guests. The Inn The following attractions are with copies. C. A. LEEDY. fraternity building to be erected by the adlolns the esplanade, a promenade more than ....> Lachman-Keeteb Exposition Shows: The St. Joseph. Mo.. March 20. 190',. Ancient Order of United Workmen and half a mile long extending along the shore and Coliseum. Electric Colonnade. Fairyland. Ben Received sample copy of this week's Bill- a minor exhibition building. facing the Inn. In the center of the lake are HUT, Educated Horses. Old Plantation. Foster's hoard. I had already bought one, as I would the t'nlted States Government buildings. Be- Glnss Palace. Ferris Wheel. Merry-go-Round. just as soon go without eating as miss The A new speed barn will be erected yond these In the distance rise the snow peaks Great Keetcb Family, free attraction, and Plx- Billboard one week. May I congratulate yon near the racetrack. This barn for race of the Cascades, making In all a veritable Ideal ley's Uniformed Band. on the 1J>05 Street Pair number. It is certainly horses will cost about one thousand summer resort hostelry. The Inn Itself Is a The Hoss & Nauman United Shows the most attractive number I have ever seen, magnificent piece of workmanship. Broad ver- and I can not see how any amusement enter- dollars. andas In two tiers entirely surround the build- open their street fair season at Pauldlng. Ohio. May S. It will be the first carnival ever held prise could be without this paper. May The Those present at the meeting were ing. Terraces, with ornate balustrades extend Billboard continue to prosper in the future as from the verandas to the esplanade and to the n Pauldlng nnd will be under the auspices of President C. N. Cosgrove, First Vice- the merchants of the city. Their next date It has in the past. Wishing yon and your pa- waters of the lake, where broad landings will per the best of good luck. I remain, yours President B. F. Nelson, Second Vice- enable the visitor to embark In gondolas, elec- will be Crestline, at which place a carnival was never before held. The company plays Ohio. very truly, FRED. COSMAN. President C. M. Griggs, who Is also tric steam launches or canoes for an enchanting Mgr. Crystal Theatre. chairman of the amusement commit- ride upon the lake. Spacious and airy rooms, Michigan and New York. 22 Tiie Billboard

1 Carltons, The Musical Fltipatrlck, M. P. Hill * KInsr* McDonald, Cbaa. H. Ralson, L. E. Stlnson, Phil. ,^^" ' Sal Carroll. Ion Flanlgan, Mathew M. Hill. J. P. McNalr, M. B. Ranee, Frank Stone, Panl W-FW,,, >«-»,»„ as Carter, Sam H. Flattery. Harry (Write Htaman, Dr. (Spieler) Rauf. Claud Stoop, Henry Carver, Dr. (Rile N. Y. Offlcee) Hockey, Harvey Glbba McGlnnla, J, D. KuTcr. Chas. Strettl, It. (Write M. i BinnrB?BBK3Bfc.^\^^ Shot) Fleming, Chaa. Hoeffier's Showa, Mgr. afcGloeklla, John Kaymer Bros. Y. Office) Bl_JaBL Mvk^>M^fe^L ^F ^^B Cmae. Col. A. U. (Colored) HolT. Forest MeGolre, C. L. Raymond, M. B. Sturgis, C. J. •••••»••••• s» JBl siawi »• ^av •SI»*B' ^a^s* sv^sj Chaffee, Dr. Frmak R. Flttcher, Cnas. L. Hobby, Chas. (Write MeHatgbton. T. K. Raymond, John F. Sullivan, Laurence U I^IAS L. FH^ Chamberlain, Qurdem Folsom, Robert N. Y. Office) alcllwaln. Walter Raymond, L. A. Swan. Hal. C. Jj^ Chapelle, Pat Fontlnelles, The Three Hoffman, J. 8. McKay. L. B. ttravey. Harry (Adv. Swartz, Manrle Charlton, Francis T. Ford, *Vm. Holtswa. C. D. McLobe, Albert Agt.) Swiss Entertainers, Our rru'l'r* >(rt'i *»,*«»•*»•»* w* «»f iti«-» «fY Itttrttatt to Chelew, Alfred Fornerl, R. F. Ilogan. Tom Ualbandean, air. Reed, Chas. A., Mgr. Mgr. avail themntleeH ot *'}%* /fi/&oarrfV niutf ftrrwtrartifj system, H* hnne at* eztteneuced clerk tw efitirv of £Al« Church & Kllllan Fornerl, Felix Holhorn, J. W. Mallory, Prof. P. W. Wallace Stock Co. Syma. Alt. A. (Moa- A'piirtni.-Ht 11* /.-../•- frcjr.fr q/ (.'••*>/*• uruf forwards Circus Day C*., A.. Forster, W. H. (Write Holden. Mark Maltby, W. M. (Wrlte N. Y. Of.) arch of Mystery) Mgr. N. Y. Office) Holland, John J. Manon, J. L. Reeder, Fraak L. Talson, Charlie 'J\nf avoiding dvl'iy. l,r* ,,r* . ney Carn. Co.) Clearwater. W. Frlnk, Frank J. Hundovle. Walter Mason & White Show, Rlokewells city Show, Mgr. Barter, Mrs. Cordle McKav, Mrs. Bessie Close, Dr. W. H. Galnes. OUie UN -c... Geo. (Ven- Mgr. Rider. Wm. Thurston, H. E. Baum, Mrs. Alfretta Markleys, Tbe (Fred Cloud. J. W. Gallagher & Wallace trlloqulst) Mason Bros.' O. T. 0. Rlggen, Geo. B. Thurston. Howard Barlow. Mrs. R. H. and Rattle) Coburn, J. A.. Mgr. (Scenic Artlatt) Husbands, C. C. Co., Mgr. Rlley, Sidney iMnglclan) Bennett, Bessie Marlow. Bmle Coe, Roy F. Gallagher, Bd. Hyams, Albert Mason, Fred (Adver- Roach, Frank Tlllmun. Frnnk Bennett, Mollle Mason. Mrs. Nola Cohen, E. D. Gardner, Frank A. Imlioff. Ben F. Using Man) Boach, Prof. Toute. Phillip J. Bentley. Jennie (Write N. Y. Ot.) Cohlan, Wm. Gardner & Danf*rd Imperial Entertainers, Matthews, C. C. Roach's Circus. A. E.. Treyser, Geo. A. Treas Besserer, Eugenie Mathews. Maggie Colbert. Wra. R. Gardner. J. E.. cr. \lgr Maussey. Wm. Mgr. Trimmer, Chaa. B. (Write N. Y. Of.) Melton. Mae. •Rip" (Boss Can- Warren & Gardner Indian' Bill's W. W. Mausy. Harry Robert, P. J. Trip to The Orient, Blondeau. Josephine Metcalf, Mrs. Ora vas) (Write N. Y. Of.) gl,ow Maxim & Gray Roberts, Wm. B. j|Kr. Bourne, Mrs. Dorothy Miller, Dollla Collrldge (Write N. Garrlgus, Frank D. Irons M H. Maxwell. Clarence Roberts, Edw. G. Trip To Chinatown Co. Boyd, Trene Morrocak, Madam N. Y. Office) Garrlty, M. F. Jack Co.. Diamond Meaon,_ Billy "Dof Roberts, A. F. Trlpp. H. A. (Write iButler, Minnie Moore, Mrs. Jim "Collrldge" Gay Ola Sporta Co., Jackson, George Man" Roblson, Harry N. Y. Office) Castle, Dolly Morris. Mrs. Dr. Cole, J. E. Mgr. Jaha t McFarlan Melborn, Bert Robinson, W. H. Trvon. Arthnr Clarice, Little Mortimer, Klolse Coleman, Geo. W. Gebliart, Ch»s. (Write Jalllet, Gus Melrose, Bd F. Uobson, Fred C. Turner, Eddie Clark, Grace. • Mortimer, W. A. and Conklln. Mr. (Driver) N. Y. Office) James R E. Meredith, Robt. H. Roman, J. H. Turner, W. Y. Clifton. Sarah A. Duryea, May Conkle. Will H. George, Jacob James. Louis Merrldlth. L. E. Homertson, Cbas. Turner, Frank Coney, Mrs. Pete Morton, Dorothea Conklln, E. D. George. James A. Jeffers, Albert Mexican Bill's Show, Rosa, Bmll Tuttle, Robert C. .Coznd, Mrs. Blanche (Write N. Y. Ot.) Connor Dog and Pony Germalne, Harry Jefferies, Dick ,,,Mgr- Rose. Col. C. H. Tuxedo Band. Mgiv Del'ew. Mrs. Fannie Much, Mrs. Susie Show. Dr.. MIT. Gettle Bros.' Show, Jenkins, Herbert Micro Show, Mgr. Row, W. B. Van Allen, B. W. DePew, Mrs. Thos. Nalhondaln, Mrs. J. Cosmopolitan Carn. Mgr. Johnson, M. B. Miller. H. Roussey, Dr. C. B., van. BIllv DeVeau Sisters. The Nelson. Christine Co. GIbbony, W. C. Johnson, Ernest H. Miller, F. A. Mgr. Vandergrift. Mr. Davenport, Mollle Newgin, Mrs. Jlmie Continental Cam. C*. Gibson. J. H. Johnson, Harley 1. JJler. Harry L. Roval Reception Co., Vandervort. R B. Donaldson, Rose Bill* Nora. Madame Lazel Cook, W. I. Gilbert. Jack W. Johnson. Abner Miller. Fred (The K. Mirr. (Loop Rider) Doyle, Curls Norton, Belle Cook. Jimmy (Striking oilette Show, O. M. Jolly Man's Troubles C. Kid) Rnltner. Mr. Velare. Elmer Driver, Anna (Writ* Nugent Mrs. J. W. Machine Man) Glllaland, P. Show. Mgr. ".i!!"' L'has',, Ryan, B. A. (Blind vidoeg, Wm. N. Y. Office) Okeson, Margnerlte Cookston. M. C. Rininglmm. Al. Jolley. R. T. Mllls. Mr., Mgr. Man) Vincent. Robt. (Illn- Dunn. Gnldlo (Pianist) Coolev Bros.* Southern Gllllspie, D. H. Jones, F. A. ((Jeorcla Magnet) Ryan. Rube slonlst) Dupree, Minnie Parker, Mande Show, Mgr. Gilpln, Ed. Jones. H. C. (Dad) Mills, Webb St. John, Frank VontellH, Efen Duryea, May (Write Pierce, Mrs. Jessie Cooper, John G. Given. J. P. Juce. Windy Mills. Oeo. H. (Write N. Y. Of.) voshurg. Herald N. Y. Office) Plerpont. Laura B. Cooper. H. W. Giant's Comedy Co., J. W. F. (Write N. Mix. Carlsbad N. Sands. W. K. Wack. Eugene Bdwards Sisters Ray, Conna (Write N. Corban. A. L. Mgr. Y Office) Monarch of Mystery, Sanford, Fred. Waite. . red B. Mgr (Musicians) Y. Office) Corrigan. F. I. Glasscock, Foster Kardell. Frank ,, ' , Sapp. Joe (Musician) Wau, A. E. Edwards, Mrs. Geo. B. Reed, Mrs. Jennie "Baldy" Glenwood Concert Co., Karmont, Temple Monk, Alfred Sargent, Fred P. Wallace. Franklyn Farror, Calla Ueed, Mrs. Nancy Cortez. H. (Musician) Mgr. Raizes. H. Monyer. Wm. Sasser, Harley Wnllas. Jiillle (Write •Ferguson. Stella Rejane, MUe. Gabriel Costella, Chas. Golden Rule Co.. The Kaulliach. Walter Montcayo, F. S. Sawcrantz * Bartletfa jj Y. Office) Fletcher, Isabel Kttchle, Mra. Carrie (Clown) Golden Remedv Co. Reefer Otis M. Monumental Cam. Co. Show Walls, Wm. (Write N. Y. Of.) Roberts, Mrs. Cox. Arthur Goodhue, Willis M. Keita, Mike Mooney. M. M. Schmidt. Herr Walker, A. M. •Formes, Grace Rujaero. Esther Craig, E. M. Goodwin, Mark C. Keller, Red Moore, Chas. Schnoor. Otto Walter. John H. Frees. Mrs. Zella Scott. Millie Craig, Chas. J. Gordlner Broa.' Show, Kelley, Geo. Moore. Lou W. Schrelber. Steve Ward. James R. (Write N. Y. Of.) Semon, Mrs. (D. T. 0. Cramer, Frank Mgr. Kellr, Robt. F. Mora, John Schultz, Ed. Washbnm 4 Wren -Qllllsple, Emma Co.) Crouse. W. F. Gore. Geo. Kelley. J. C., Oenl. Morgan, H. J. Schuttu. H. R. Waters, Harry (Ras- Gllltnan, Mabel Snow, Medina Crowe. 8. A. Gorman. Harry (Driver Agt. Jesse James Co. Morris. R. L. (Wrlte N. Y. Of.) ,„„> Qondon, Lulle Snyilor. Enmia Cunningham, Al. 0. Gormand & Ford Co. Kellogg, Joe Morris. Chas. A. Scott's City Shows, G. watippa, John Graves, Louise Southers, Mrs. If. P. Cupers, Edward V. Gormley, Grover O. Kennedy. C. G. (Glass Show) W., Mgr. Weatherhcad, N. Hamilton, Carroll Sterling, Mrs. Violet Cure. Cy Goyert & Btegmler Kllpatr'ck Broa. M°r'!mf r- ^w- *• „,. Scott, Right Hon. Weaver. J Panl •Hart. Bess (or Le- Stewart, Mra. D. L. Curren. John Grahach-Schossllng Kllpatrlck. Ohas. O. (Write N. Y. Of.) Harry M. Weaver. E. W. land) Sturgls, Mrs. C. J. Currle, W. K. Graham. H. J. King Boble Mortimer, W. A. and Seaman & Matchette Weavers, Aprlal Heart's, Mn, Billy Sullivan, Delia Cuslck. N. Graham's So. Speclal- King's Glass Blowers Duryea, May Seers. A. S. Webster, D. G. Mgr. (Ballvhoo and Danc- Czarlinsky, C. K. ty Co , Mgr. Klnsey Komedy Ko. Morton Co., The (Rep- Sewell, Thos. H. Webster, E. B. Heatt, Ester ing Girl) D'Asta, Capt. Grant, Roland Mgr. , ertoire) Seymour, Donna Webster, B C. Hlllman, Mollle Sylva, Marguerlt* DnComa. Art Grant's Show, Colo- Kirkpatrlck, R. V. Mulvey & Ward Shackelport. Stearllng Webster. C. L. Howard, Mrs. Grace Terry, Kllen DeAcos, The Great raa-0 Klein, J. A. Murrty, Sam Hhannon, Ed. Welnhoff, Owing Howard, Evn Thels, Lula DeLaync, J. Graves, Lee Kyle, John (Musician) Murphy, A. J. Shaw. Capt. W. D. (Write N. Y. Ot.) Hugart, Marlon Todd, Karon C. DeMonieo, Geo. Gray's Wonder Work- LaCroix (Aerlallst) Murphy, Roy B. Shields, The Marvel- vFeismer, Phil. Jackson, Bessie (Write Turner. Mrs. W. Y. DeShetley-Verbeck ers. Dr. LaFevere, Johial* Murphy, James F. ous Welch, Harry N. Y. Office) Turner, Mamie Carn. Co. Gray. Dr. W. A. LaRue Fred Mmpliy. Jos. A. Shepherd, G. B. Weltch, Esse Jackson. Mrs. Frances Tuxedo Ladles' Band, DeOsta, Capt. (Arizona Bill) LaVelle, Col. W». A. Murphy, Mr. (Baby Shepard, Frank Wentworth, Chas. Jakes. Alberta Mgr. DePew, Thos. B. Gray. Clarence B. LeClead, Chas. Rack Man) Shepard. Sidney Wertley, Edw. Johnson, Mrs. C. A. Villa. Lucia K. DeVault, B. (Writ* Gray. John H. LeMont, Billy Murray, Chaa. J Rheppard, B. C. Weston Air Brak* 0*. Johnson, Lillian Vincent, Madame May N. Y. Office) Graydon, Dyer ft LeRoy. Bob Murray. Jno. (Mor- Sheppard, Cnarles Wewhoff, Orvlng (Write N. Y. Offlc*) (Palmist) DeVere. Bdw. Graydon LeRoy's Comedy Co., ray & Mackey Co.) Sherman. Robt., Mgr. whalen. Col. Ktnsell, Mrs. Florence VonLenr. Millie Dale, P. A. Great Eastern Shows. Jack ttyer, N. P. Sherry, J- A. White. Eugene LaSha. Mrs. J. Stan- Wallace. Mrs. Bobble Daly. F. Edward Mgr. Labeauteanx. Roy Myers. Jas. B. Shroff, Maneksha S. white. Eddie W. ley Wheeler. Mrs. Bert Darlington. Harry Greely, Geo. Ladell, Harry My Friend From Ar- Shoenfelt, Joe (Mnsl- white, Harry Lano, Mazle Wilson, Mrs. Grace Darnall. J. J. Green. J. Ellsworth Lamar Spec. Concert kansas Co., Mgr. clan) White Slave Co.. Mfr. Latlna. Mile. Woodard. Lillian Davenport, J. T. (Write N. Y. Of.) Co , Mgr. New Century Bnter- Shonert. Edwin Whlteley's Big lOe. Davies Duo (Novelty Greene. C. D. Lamb, Walter talners. Mgr. Shout. Old and 30c. Wagon Gymnasts) Grlnnell, Mr. Pearl I ainbert Col B K. Newtll. A. \V Sid (Boss Vocalist) Show Davis. Ben]. F. Grnndel, Fred (Must- Larch, Theo. Newton. Jack Silvers & Co.. Frank Whlteman. Dr. X. W. GENTLEMEN'S LIST. Davls, Hugh clan) Larey, Geo. 0. New York and London G. (Decorators) Whitman, Henry Abdallah. Hadji Benton, P. B. Davis, Geo. C. Hackman, H. Lawrence, I. Carnival Co. Simon's Gnstavns, Mgr -whltiker" (Fire Hamed Ben Berkell Show No. 1 Davis Show (B. T. Haenssennan, B. 6. L. Layden, B. J. Noble. Chas. Simpson, Woody J. Slide Act) Adams. R. Berkell Show No. 3, Davis, mgr.) Hahn, Arthur Lear. Billy Nobles Dramatic Co. Sinclair, Earl Whlttaker Sam Addtson. Nelson Berger, J. S Davlson. Jack A. Halnes, Chaa. Lelntz. Ererett Noonan. Frederick Slagle, James B. Whlttler. H. H. Agent B. O. P. Rprkell. Cbas. David. Frank Halnes. Nat Leon Concert Co., MfT. Norman. Howard Sllnkard. Dr. T. J. Whlttman Comedy Ahern, Emll Bernstein, Joe Davidson, Link Hairland, F. B. Leons, The (Write N. Y. Of.) Smiley. R. Co , Mgr Atken. Geo. W. Bernstein, Isay Dawson. James Hall, R. W. Leone, H. Norton. James Smith, Harry or Her- wilhnr. Chas. B. Alberto (Human (Write N. Y. Offlc*) Dawson, H. H., Jr. Hall. M. D. Leslie, Bart North Bron. hert Willard. Harry (Write Snake) Besterman, H. DcN.lt. Ernest Hall. Mike Leslie, Matt D. Novelty Carn. * Am. Smith, Harry T. jj. Y. Office) Alfredo & Cerlta BUI, Vinegar Delllnger. W. H. Hallard, L. H. Leslie. Walter M. Co. Smith, J. S. Willard. Herbert Alfredo, Dr. Al H. Billings, Gav Dennia Stock C*., Halllday. O. V. Lettecome, Theodore Nye. Ilarry Smith's Shows. Wm. (Trombone) Alplna Concert Co., Bishop. Will Mgr. Hamilton, E. B. Levl, Maurice Nye's Show, Tom Smith. Slnlon P. Williams & Bdmolds Mgr. Blackmore, Ted Dirkson, J. B. Hammersteln, B. B. Levy, R. S. Franklyn. Mgr. Smith. I. McG. Williams, Hard Lnck .American Am. Co. Bodlne, C. W. Dlllae, John W. Hammersteln. H. L. Lewis, J. C. O'Brien. Billy Smith, Clinton R. sum Ancient Rome Co. Bonelll, Wm. Dlllae, Max Hamilton, Col. Geo. Lewis, Robt (Snake O'Neil, J. K. Smith. Wm. H. M. Williams Co.. G. M. Anderson. Tom (Band Itonelll, Jas. Dllllnger, A. R. Hand, Prof. (Hypnot* Man) Oatman. J. T. Snider, Lou Williams Vaud. Olrcns Leader) Boone. Qabe (Corset- Dlttgen, Geo. A. 1st) Lewis, G. P. Oppenlielmer, L. Snyder. H. Williams Show, Wai- Amlrews, Fred 1st) Diving Elks. Mgr. Handley, W. TT. Lewis. Daniel Ross Osborn Dramatic 0*. Sonscrant, John lace, Mgr. Andruss. Jack Bostock-Ferari Car*. Dlxey. Harry B. Handy Nov. Co. (Write N Y. Of.) Oskagnma, Prince Spaldlng, Geo. (Heap- wilmer Bros., Tb* Angeroth, Billy C*. Dodson. Clint Hanel's Trained Ant- Lewis. L. W. Charley er) Wilson Stock Co., Ansel ft Croumer Boston Opera Co. Dorin, W. F. mal Shows, Prof. Lewis, 0. B. Osenton, L. Spencer. Chas. Frederick H., Mgr. Armfleld. Ollle Bowman Fnn Makers, Donglal, I. M. Hanold, Wm. W. Lewis & Brown Test Owen. Wm. Spencer, Alvln Wilson, F. A. Arms Concert Band Mgr. Doyle, Ralph M. Hansen, Bert Show Owens. John T. Spofford, Bngene, Mfr. wilson, M. D.. Shad- Armstrong. Harry Jr. Boyer. Willis B. Dnbec Animal Show Happnch. W. A, Light of Other Days Palmer's U. T. 0. 0*., Sprague, Al. ows of the Gallows Arnold. Max A. (Write N. Y. Office) Dnmttrescn, Mltta Harris A Htnes Co., Agt. Mgr. Staley, Prof. John (Write N. Y. Ot.) (Write N. Y. Of.) nozzell. Wm Dwyer. Wm. Harris, Frank Q. Llndall. Chas. B. Patten, Burton Stallo, L. J . Wlmmer Pub. 0*. Arnold. W. F. Brackett, Robert A. Ebnet. John Harrison, V. H. Llngl, Geo Perry. Thos. R. Stamey Shows, Mgr. Winner Concert and Austin. J. O. (Writ* Brannlng, SoL Eckman. A. (Write N. Y. Of.) Link. H. H. PfdfTer, Wallle Stanley'a Goats Am. Co.. Don M. N. Y. Office) Braxter, Prof. (Hypne- Edwards. Arthnr B. Hart. Bd. blnson Bros. PhllllpI, H. L. Stanta, Arthnr Mgr. Baldwln, Dr. F. B. list) (Picture Gallery Hassler. E. K. Llssner. Geo. Plckrlng. Mr. (Haz- Star A Crescent Cans. Wiseman, Clint 7. •Barnell, Ed. Brlttlan. Frank Man) Hattlner, P. H. Llttle, Frank C. zall Show) Co. Wolf, Mr.. Mgr. •Barker. Geo. J. (Ferris Wheel Red) Elrlch Clarene* (Write N. Y. Of.) Lockwood, Jack Pollay. H. R. Star, Sticks Wolfes, The Musical Barnes, Chaa. Brook's Musical Corn- Blstun's Dog 4k Pe»7 Hawa, Mr. (Prop. Lockwood. H. W. Pollock. H. Perry Starr. Fred Wood. Thos. H. Barnes, Mr., Mgr. edy Co., Mgr. Show, Mgr. Clngolals Troupe) Loeb, Carl L. (Write N. Y. Of.) Startlew, Kid (Hlg» Woods. Wm. B. (Tricksey) Brown, Percy (Write Empire Palace ifcew, Hawkins. W. W. Long. Frank O. Pontella. A. B. Diver) (Write N. Y. Of.) Barrett, Geo. (Writ* N. Y. Office) Mgr. TTawklns, Ralph Loorring. Albert Potter, H. B. Steck. F. W. Woods, David N. Y. Office) Brown. Henry Evans, Ed (Driver) Hawley, Walter Lorow. B. J., MtT. Potter, B. L. Stein. Will Wood's Show, Wm., Bartel, W. H. Brown Family Show Evans, Geo. Hayan. Carl F. (Glass Show) Potts & Potts Stelllng, Fred Mgr. Barton. John A. Mgr. Brans. J. W. Hays' Dog and Vaud. Lotto, Wm. (Hit's. Powell, Wm. F. Stephens, Frank Woodford, Alvln Bassage. Bert Browns. Marveloni Ervings. Ed. Show. James Diver) Powers. David J. (Write N. Y. Of.) Woolard, Herbert Batchelder, F. F. Browning, Bd. Ewln, Geo.. cr. (Sell- Heart, Chief Black Loney. Gee. Prescott. Frank Stephens & Blckman , (Trombonist) Batchelder, Leon 0. Buchanan Bros.' Show, man (Write N. Y. Helton. Bd. Lowell, Thomas B. Price's Water Qneen Stetson A Co., Walter Wooley Concert Co., Bates, S. F. Mgr. Office) Hraderson lOe. Show. Lowry, V. H. Floating Theatre St<'VPTifl ^Vm , MET Baucher. Will Buckeye State Osr». Faber. Carl Mgr. Lucas, G. J. (Mgr. Primrose, C. S. Steward. Arthnr Wright, Stancle Bauehman Vaud. Co., Co. Fagala, F. H. TTennessy, Col. Band) Pringle's Comedy Co., Stewart, Bd. 0. Yancy, Chas. I. G.. Mgr. Bunker. H. R. Eakes, Charles Hennessy, J. R. Lucas, C. B. John Stewart, Chas. P. Yoke, Wm. H. Bayllss Big Sensatloi Bush, H. L. Fanlknar, James Henry, Oortney Ludlng Show (Write Prothero. C. G. Stewart, Cam Young, Chas. H. Show Mgr. Burcky. Milton W. Fay's Electric Show Henry. J. B. N. Y. Office) Publlones No. 1 Show Stldolph, E. W. Zarrow, L. Barnard * Whltney'i Bnrk. James (or K*e Feeley, Dan Hepbiro, Jack Lnody. Stewart Purcell, O. M. Stlnpney. Andrew Zanvo & Hilda Famoua Tronbadoar* Wee) Ferris, W. L. Herkenrod, Wm. Lyle, Roy Pnrpora. Michael (Write N. Y. Of.) Zeno, Prof. Dick Mgr. Bums * Co. R. K. Flck. Edw. H*msn, Lawson Lynch. Frank B. (Lucky Mike) Seaman. C. F. Show, F. W. Flnney, Jameson Lee Harndon, Arthur McAdow, Dudley, Mgr. Pyle, Lawrence Belhorn'a Show, Hgr. Oamp Cam. Co., O. H. First. Barney Hlckey, T. H. McAmallon. Jo* Ragsdale. Chas. H. Belew. "Spider" Cannon, Nelson Fisher, Joe Hlldore, Frank McCrea, Jas. Railroad Jack's Show, Mr. W. E. Clark, formerly connected (High Diver) Carter, J. O.. DIavolo Fisher. Sam (Mast- Hill, Percy McFarland's lOe u* Mgr. with Coney Island, Cincinnati, will have charge .Benson. O. D. (Write N. Y. Of.) clan) Hill, H. P. 20c. Show, Mgr. Ralnboldt. T. R. of the theatres at the Lagoon this summer. The Billboard 23

Lltchfleld. Mr. and Mrs. Nell (Poll's): Spring- 7; Missoula. Mont., 8; Butte 9-10; Helena IND.—Huntington—Benjamin Miles, 8 Everett Additional Performers' Dates. field. Mass., 10-15. 11; Billings 12; Jamestown, N. D., II; i-'nr. st. Lewis, George and Laura (National): Kansas go 15. Indianapolis—Indianapolis Adv. Co., 915 Alpine Family (Coliseum): Chicago, 111.. 3-8. City, Mo., 2-8; (Lyric) Joplln 9-15. Cooke's City of Jerusalem, H. Cooke, mgr.: Sa- Stevenson Bldg. Allen. Leon and Bertie (Edison): Helena, Mont., Leroy & Woodford (Cook's): Rochester, N. Y., vannah, Ga., 3-8; Statesvllle, N. C., 10-15. Michigan City—J. L. Weber ft Co. 3-8; (O. O. H.) Butte 10-15. 3-8; (Shea's) Buffalo 10-15. Chase Lister Theatre (Northern): Hnron, S. Mimrlp-—Muncle Adv. Co. Avon Comedy Four (Garrick): Wilmington, Del., Lavlne & Leonard (Orpheum): Denver, Col., D., S-8; Ft. Dodge, la., 10-16. Terre Haute—O. M. Barlett. 10-15; (Trent) Trenton, N. J., 17-22. Cohan, George M., Sam H. Harris, mgr.: New Wlnamac—B. O. Burroughs. Lester. Mae E. (Columbia): Utica N. Y., 3-8. York City, 38; Providence, B. I., 10-15. Auburns, The Three (Lyric): Denver. Col., 10- Livingstons, The Four (Proctor's 23rd St.): New Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: Clifton, Kan., 6; IOWA.—Des Molnes—W. W. Moore, Licensed. 15; (Vaudeville) Colorado Springs 17-22. York City, 3-8. Douds—Union B. P. and Adv. Co. Arthur, Kitty (Columbia): Utlca, N. Y., 27- Herrlngton 7. Mason City—Henry Dlehl. Aprll 8. Latcll. Ed. (Circle): New York City, 3-8. DuVrles, Sam, Stock Co.. Sam DuVrles, mgr.: Almont & Dumont (Colonial): New York City, Loftus, Cecilia (Circle): New York City, J-8. South Bend, Ind., 3-8; Ft. Wayne 10-16. IDA.—Boise—R. G. Spaldlng. 3-8. LeRoy & Clayton (Pastor's): New York City, Dora Thome (Rowland & Clifford's), W. T. '.—Archlson—City BUlpoetlng Co. 3-8. Gasklll, mgr.: Brantford, Ont., 6; Woodstock Osawatomle—E. P. Fisher. Abott, Annie (Keith's*: New York City, 8-8. Leonard, James and Sadie (People's): Cincin- Armlnta & Burke (Pastor's): New York City, 7; London 8; St. Thomas 10; Chatham 11; LA.—Lafayette—F. E. Glrard ft Co. 38. nati, O., 3-8; Buckingham) Louisville, Ky., Sandusky, O., 12; Upper Sandusky 13; Belle- Aug. Miss Edna (Orpheum): Brooklyn, N. Y.,3-8 10-15. fountalne 14; Xenla 15. MASS.—"Boston—Cunningham & Courley. Bush & Gordon (Poll's): »^aterbury, Conn., 3-8. Morris. John B. and Lizzie Parker (at home): David Harum (No. 1), Julius Cahn, mgr.: Den- Boston—John V. Carter, 288 Belmont it. Brott & Mason (Bijou): Kockford, 111., 3-8; Knoxvllle, Tenn., 3-28. ver, Col., 2-8; Newton. Kan.. 10; Wichita 11; MICH.—Ann Arbor—Andrew J. Bloomfleld. Mitchells, Three Funny (Proctor's): Newark, N. Hutchinson 12; Emporla 13; Topeka 14; Leav- Jackson—W. R. Solomon. (Bijou) Aurora 10-22. J., 3-8; (Proctor's) Albany, N. Y., 10-15. enworth 15. Blmm-Bomm-Hrrr (foil's): Hartford, Conn., 3-8. Moore, Victor and Emma LIttlefleld (Proctor's): David Harum (No 2). Julius Cahn, mgr.: Ft. KIKN.—Morris—George R. Lawrence, B. P. and Blamphln & Hehr (Market St.): Ottumwa, la., Dlst. 3-8; (Empire) St. Paul, Minn., 10-15. Albany, N. Y., 3-8; (Proctor's) Newark, N. Dodge, la.. 5; Des Molnes 6-8; Omaha, Neb., Brown, Jack and Lillian Wright (Dominion): J.. 10-15. 9-11; St. Joseph, Mo., 14-16. MO.—St. Louis—S. A. Hyde, 2136 Eugenia st Winnipeg, Man., 3-8. Merrltt & Rozella (Columbia): Boston, Mass., Escaped From Sing Sing. Jas. B. Parker, mgr.: NEB.—Falrbury—Robert J. Christian. 3-8. Springfield, 111., 7; Alton 8; St. Louis, Mo., Schuyler—Rus Sc Rolman. Byrne & West (Unique): San Francisco, Cal., Mooney & Holbein (Lyceum): Boston, Mass.. 9-15. 3-8; (Empire) Oakland 10-15. 3-8; (Dewey) New York City, 10-15. Flsk's Syndicate of Shows. Col. I. N. Fisk, N. YOEK.—Ogdensbnrg—E. M. Bracy. Brooks. Jean (Colonial): Lawrence, Mass., 3-8. Port Jervls—A. C. H. Mesler. Browning, Welp & Frankel (Empire): Hoboken, Morton. J. J. (Orpheum) Brooklyn, N. Y., 3-8. mgr.: Macon, Ga., 3-8; Cleveland. Tenn., Mantell's Marionettes (Clneograph): Spokane, 10-15. Potsdam—Edson Taylor, 20 Waverly it. N. J.. 3-8. Wash., 3-8. Gorton's Minstrels, C. C. Pearl, mgr.: Somer- Schenectady—Chai. H. Benedict, 121 Jay Blngham (Lyric): Denver, Col., 10-15; (Vao- Murray, Elizabeth (G. O. H.): Plttsburg, Pa., vllle, N. J., 8; Hwnpstead, N. Y., 10; Glen st. deville) Colorado Springs 17-22. Syracuse—James Molonghey, Courier Bide. •Byrne, John H. W. & Co. (Family): East St. 3-8. Cove 11; Port Jefferson 12; Huntington 13; Monroe. George (Colonial): New York City, 8-8. Greenport 14; Rlverhead 15. N. CAB.—Statesvllle—Rowland Adv. Co. Louis, 111., 3-8; (Main St.) Peoria 10 15. Martini & Maxmllllan (Hurtig & Seamon's): New Gale, Florence In As You Like It, Kane. Ship- Burke's Musical Dogs (Sheedy's): New Bedford. York City, 3-8. man & Colvln, mgrs.: Jacksonville, Fin., 5; OHIO.—Cincinnati—J. J. Murphy & Co. Mass. 3-8. Miller, Henry (Victoria): New York City, 8-8. Brunswick, Ga., 6; Savannah 7; Charleston, Columbus—S. A. Hyde. Beltort, Mae (Colonial): New York City, 8-8. Melvln Bros. (Proctor's 23rd St.): New York S. C.. 8; Augusta, Ga., 10; Columbia, S. Fostorla—W. C. Terrlll ft Co., 116 W. Tif- Bandinl & Arthur (Victoria): New York City, City, 3-8. C., 11. fin st. 3-8. Martin Bros. (Keith's): New York City. 3-8. MartlB's Ferry—J. F. Blumenburg. Bards. The Four (Circle): New York City, 3-8. Hamilton's Comedians, Frank A. Hamilton, Youngstown—M. Gleger. Bateman, Tom (Pastor's): New York City, 8-8. Maxwell Quartet (Circle): New York City, 3-8. mgr.: Klnmundy, 111., 3-5; Efflngham 6-8; Behrund & Donnebaum (Pastor's): New York Morton & Diamond (Pastor's): New York City, Newton 10-16. PENN.—Carlisle—Wm. M. Meloy, box 49. City, 3-8. 3-8 Long. Frank E.. Stock Co., Mock Sad AMI. Dnbols—O. H. BarUw, 3 S. Brady it. Brlttons, The (Orpheum): Brooklyn. N. Y., S-8. Meirose Family (Hyde & Behman's): New York Amsterdam 12; Coboes 13; Poughkeepsle 14. East York—Richard E. Staley. Bond, Frederick (Keeney's): Brooklyn, N. Y.. City, 3-8. Henderson Stock Co., W. J. and R. R. Hender- Johnstown—George Updegravei ft Co. 3-8. McUrlde & Coakley (Keeney's): Brooklyn, N. son, mgrs.: Jefferson, la., 3-8. Phoenlxvllle—Geo. K. Oberboltzer. •Barry & Johnson (Orpheuml: Utica, N. Y., 8-8. Y.. 3-8. Hopper, DeWolf. Opera Co., Sam S. Shubert, Sbamokin—John V. Berry. Colwelleta. The Dancer: Plttsburg. Pa.. 3-8. Nelson Family (Nelson's): Mt. Clemens, Mich., mgr.: Bethlehem, Pa., 6; Shamokln 6; Potts- Tyrone—C. B. Phillips. Christopher (Grand): Vancouver, B. C., 3-8; Ir.rtef. town 7; Scranton 8; Hazlcton 10; Easton 11; 8. CAB.—Columbus—J. C. Rlngley (at Charles- (Grand) Victoria 10-15. New York Comedy Four (Lyceum): Washington, Lebanon 12; Wilmington, Del., 13; Atlantic ton). Cornelias, The (Colonial): New York City, 10-15 D. C., 3-8; (Academy) Pittsburg, Pa., 10-16. City. N. J., 14-15. Phoenlxvllle—C. C. Trlbble. Carmen, Misses (Empire): Boston. Mass.. 3-8. Nugent, Miss Katherlne: Schenectady, N. Y..3-8 Haw's, Prof.. Horse Training Exhibition. Frank Noles, The (Proctor's 23rd St.): New Jfork City, Loyal, mgr.: Rosalia, Wash., 2-6; Waverly TENN.—Cordele—P. D. Bancroft, Opera House Cuttys, The Musical (Portland): Portland, Me., Bldg. 3-8: (Hathaway's) New Bedford, Mass., 10-15. 3-8. T-9; Spokane 10-15. O'Rourke, Eugene & Co. (Hyde & Behman's): Jerry From Kerry (Patten & Perry's): Mones- Harrlman—Harrlman B. P. and Adv. Ser- Comas, Frank (Unique): Lewiston, Ida., 3-8. vice. Cole & Clemens (Palace): Worcester. Mass. ,3 8. Brooklyn, N. Y., 3-8. sen. Pa.. 8; Belle Vernon 10; Monongahcla 11; Clayton, Jenkins & Jopper (Colonial): New York Otis, Elita, Proctor (Keeney's): Brooklyn, N. McDonald 13; Canonsburg 14; Rochester 18. TEX.—Amarlllo—J. L. Summers. City. 3-8. Y 3-8 Myers Stock Co., Sim Allen, mgr.: Salem, N. Hlllsboro—H. P. Jonei. Canfleld & Carleton (Hurtig & Seamen's): New Olney & Randall (Circle): New York City, 3-8. Kennedy Stock Co., O. E. Wee, mgr.: Hatties- Sherman—W. J. Harvey, box 169. York City, 3-8. Prentice Trio (Hyde & Behman's): Brooklyn, burg, Pa., 10-15. UTAH.—Salt Lake City—John M. Waldon. Cooke & Clinton (Keith's): New York City, 3-8. N. Y., 3-8. Lyceum Stock Co., B. G. Grosjean, mgr.: Co- Powers. Mr. and Mrs. John T. (Grand): Taco- manche, Tex., 3-8; Stephensville 10-15. WIS.—West Superior—C. A. Marshall, West Sn- Caron & Herbert (Pastor's): New York City, 8-8 perlor Hotel. Cooke, Ten Musical (Hyde & Behman's): Brook- nni. Wash., 3-8. Mann, Louis, Chas. B. Dillingham. mgr.: Brook- lyn, N. Y., 3-8. Phllllpps, Merrltt (Gaiety): Springfield, Hl.,3-8 lyn, N. Y., 3-8; MIddletown 10; Oneonta 11; CAN.—Montreal—C. J. T. Thomas, box 1129. Chester, Mile (Hyde & Behman's): Brooklyn, Richards, Miss Ellen (Keith's): Plttsburg, Amsterdam 12; Cohoes 13: Poughkeepsie 14. Vancouver. B. C.-—A. F. Morris, mgr., N. Y., 3-8. Pa., 3-8. Myers Stock Co., Si mAllen, mgr.: Salem, N. Hastings M. Clark, Wilfred & Co. (Orpheum): Brooklyn, N. Ranzetta & Belair (People's): Cincinnati, O., J., 3-8; Atlantic City 10-15. Y.. 3-8. 3-8; (-Buckingham) Louisville, Ky., 10-15. Mahara's Minstrels, Frank Mahara, mgr.: Chip- Colne's Dogs (Keeney's): Brooklyn, N. Y.. 8-8. Raymond & Caverly (Keith's): New York City, pewa Falls, Wls., 5; Rice Lake 8; Cumber- WEEKLY 11ST OK BILLPOSTERS. Charlotta (Orpheum): Brooklyn, N. Y., 3-8. 3-8. land 7: Hayward 8; Odanah 10; Ashland 11; Raymond & Trlcey (Lyric): Denver. Col., 10- Iron River 12; Two Harbors, Minn., 13; Eve- Carrick & Dumont (Keeney's): Brooklyn, N. Y., 15; (Empire) Colorado Springs 17-22. Advertisements under this heading will b* 3-8. leth 14; Virginia 15. published weekly at the uniform rate of ten Dill & Ward (Jeffer's): Saglnaw, Mich.. 9-22. Rice & Elmer (Colonial): Lawrence, Mass., 8-8. Nobody's Darling. Sullivan, Harris & Woods, Rose & Hatch (Keith's): New York City, 3-8. mgrs.: Jersey City, N. J., 3-8; Reading, Pa., cents per Issue, or $4.00 per year. Donaldson, Anna (Orpheum): Los Angeles, Cal., Russell, Leah (Columbia): Cincinnati, O., 9-15. 3-15; (Orpheum) New Orleans, La., 16-22. 10-12; Wilmington, Del., 13-15. ALA.— Dothao—J. B. Wise. Dtnsu Troupe (Colonial): New York City, 3-8. Robinson, Charles (People's): Cincinnati, O., Prescelle, Hypnotist, F. Wlllard Magoon, mgr.: Dlda (Proctor's 23rd St.): New York City, 8-8. 3-8; (Buckingham) Louisville, Ky., 10-15. Exeter, N. H., 3-8. ABK.—Conway—J. F. Clark, box 92. Dillon -Bros. (Keith's): New York City, 3-8. Sully & Pbelps (Bijou): Marlnette, Wls., Running for Office, Sam H. Harris, mgr.: Mem- Cotton Plant—Boon A Ecbels. Dagnell, Annie (Circle): New York City, 8-8. lt-15. phis, Tenn.. 3-8; New Orleans, La., 10-15. Helena—Fltzpatrlck B. P. Co. Dudley & Cheslyn (Pastor's): New York City, Spook's Minstrels (Shea's): Toronto, Can., 3-8. Russell, Lillian, Opera Co., Sam S. Shubert, Sprlngdale—Tlte Saunders Co. 38. Stuart, Arthur (Flora's): Madison, Wls., 3-8. mgr.: Washington, D. C.. 3-8: Trenton, N. Walnut Ridge—Walnut Ridge Pott. If Davis, G. C. (Hyde & Behman's): Brooklyn, N. St. Onge Bros. (Hurtig & Seamon's): New York J.. 10; Harrlsburg, Pa.. *i; Wheeling. W. Va., D. Co. Y., 3-8. City, 3-8. 12- Akron, O., 13; Youngstown 14; Ft. Wayne, CONN.—Stamford—Hamley Oeflnger. Short & Edwards (Proctor's 23rd St.): New Ind., 15. ILL.—Blooralngton—City B. P. Co., Coliseum Deltordll * Gllssanlro (Keeney's): Brooklyn, York City, 3-8. N. Y.. 3-8. Roe Stock Co., C. J. W. Roe. mgr.: Derby, Cldg. Seabrooke. Thomas Q. (Proctor's 23rd St.): New Conn.. 3-8; South Norwalk 10-15. Bushnell—Chamberlain Blllpostlng Co. DeKes Trio (Hurtig & Seamen's): New York iork City. 3-8. City, 3-8. SI Plunkard, with J. C. Lewis. W. A. Junker, Charleston—T. O. Chambers. Fox & Hughes (Utahna): Ogden, Utah. 9-15. Sherman & DeForrest (Hyde ft Behman's): mgr : Hope Ark.. 5; Hot Springs 6-7; Little Chicago—A. Davis. 203 W. Van Bnren st. Fox (Bijou): Des Molnes. la.. 3-8. Brooklyn, N. Y., 3-8. Rock 8; Pine Bluff 10: Brlnkley 11; Jonesboro IND—Michigan City—J. L. Weber & Co. Ford Sisters (Chase's): Washington. D. C., 10- Scott, The Great (Keith's): New York City, 3-8. 12; Paragould 13; Poplar Bluff. Mo., 14; Cairo, \» inamac—B. O. Burroughs. 15; (Pastor's) New York City, 17-22. Tarlton & Tarlton (0. H.): Eagle Grove, la., IND. TEE.—Pryor Creek—J. A. Qulnn. Fields, Al. (Victoria): New York City, 3-8. 3-8; (O. H.) Mason City 10-15. Southern°Carnlval Co., Nat M. Reiss, mgr.: Vi- ii,A.—Pocatello—George Dash, box 272. Ford & Gehrue (Proctor's 23rd St.): New York Taylor, Bessie (G. 0. H.): Grand Rapids, Mich., salla, Cal., 3-8. IOWA.—Corning—F. C. Reese. 9-22. The Holy City (Gordon * Bennett's Eastern). Des Molnes—W. W. Moore, Licensed Dlst. City, 3-8. Techow's Cats (Circle): New York City, 3-8. Edward Taylor, mgr.: Lockport, N. Y., 5: Faiian & Byron (Hurtig & Seamon's): New Tobins (Hyde & Bebman's): Brooklyn, N. Y., KAN.—Ellsworth—Wm. L. Gaston. York City, 3-8. Niagara Falls 6; Dunkirk 7; Jamestown 8; 38. Corry. Pa., 10; Erie 11; Ashtabula, O., 12; Nlckerson—John E. Miller, B. P. and Francis. Miss Adallne (Keeney's): Brooklyn, N. Verna, Belle (Lyric): Denver, Col., 10-15; (Vau- Dlst. Y., 3-8. Warren 13; Youngstown 14-15. Fitzgerald, H. V. (Pastor's): New York City,3-8 deville) Colorado Springs 17-22. The Holy City (Gordon & Bennett's Western). KY.—Broadhead—Broadhead B. P. and Dlst Co. Frederick & Frederick (People's): Cincinnati, Vassar Girls, The Eight (G. O. H.): Plttsburg, Henry Harrison, mgr.: Dowaglac, Mich., 6: Russellvllle—Auditorium B. P. and Dlst. O., 3-8; (Buckingham) Louisville, Ky., 10-15. Pa., 3-8. Kalnmazoo 6; Hastings 7; Lansing 8; Grand Co. VanAlstyne & Henry (Pastor's): New York Rapids 9-12; Auburn, Ind., 13; Ft. Wayne Garson, Miss Marlon (Proctor's 23rd St.): New City, 3-8. MINN.—Rrmidjl—A. T. Wheelock. York City, 3-8; (Proctor's 5th Ave.) New York Wayne & Donne (Lyric): Joplln. Mo., 2-8. 14-15 Minneapolis—Gibbons' Blllpostlng C*. City 10-15. The Fatal Wedding (Sullivan. Harris & Woods'), Wlllmar—Crosby & Markham. Glassman, Josephine (Proctor's 23rd St.): New Waite, Emlllne (Olympic): Springfield, 111., Ed. H. Lester, mgr.: Saginaw. Mich., 3-8; York City. 3-8. 9-15. Detroit 9-15. HISS.—Brookhaven—F. H. Wimberly ft Bro. Gordon, Cliff (Pastor's): New York City, 3-8. Wessen & Wessen (Pastor's): New York City, The Peddler (Sullivan, Harris & Woods'). Fred MONT.^Bllllngs—A. L. Babcock. 3-8. Block, ragr.: Elizabeth. N. J., 5; Paterson Gould, William (Hyde & Bebman's): Brooklyn, Yukawa. Mons (Cineograph): Spokane. Wash., N. YORK.—Cablesklll—Edwin F. Westwortfl. N. Y., 38. 6-8- Bridgeport, Conn., 10-12; Derby 13; Hart- Galliana, Sig. (Orpheum): Brooklyn, N. Y., 8-8. 3-8; (Star) Seattle 10-15. ford 14-15. N. CAB—Statesvllle—Rowland Adv. Co. Hill & Sylvlanl (Park O. H.): Erie. Pa., 10-15. Yeamans & Wesley (Colonial): New York City, The Royal Chef, Sam S. Shubert, mgr.: Cort- OHIO.—MIddletown—Anthony H. Walbarg. Harper, Lucille H. (Gaiety): Springfield, Hl.,3-8 3-8. land N Y., 5; Oswego 6; Utlca 7; St. Louis, Yoscarrys, The Three (Keith's): New York City, Mo., 9 15. PENN.—Altoona—Charles Edmund Orubb, »27 Herrmann. Adelaide (Poll's): Bridgeport, Conn., 3-8. 6th ave. 3-8; (Poll's) Hartford 10-15. The Runaways, Sam S. Shubert. mgr.: Atlan- Johnstown—Johnstown B. P. Co. Herrmanns, The (Lund's): East St. Louis, 111., Zoar, Millie (Pastor's): New York City, 3-8. tic City N J., 5' Lebanon. Pa.. 6; Harris- 3-15. burg 7; Lancaster 8; Allentown 10: Scranton Phoenlxvllle—George K. Oberholtzer. Hammond & Forrester (Olympic): Springfield, 11; PIttston 12; Wllkesbarre 13; Mahanoy City Newcastle—The J. G. Loving C. B. P. Co. ADDITIONAL ROUTED. 14; Pottsvllle 15. S. CAB.—Gaffney—Ed. H. DeCamp. 111., 3-8. Wnllack's Theatre, Dnblnsky Bros., mgrs.: Wal- Hines & Remington (Colonial): New York City, (Received too late for classification.) TENN.—Memphis— Ward-McCauley. 3-8. A Royal Slave (Gordon & Bennett's Northern), nut 111., 3-5; Tamplco 6-8; Lyons, la.. 9. Hopper, Edna Wallace (Colonial): New York Dave H. Woods, mgr.: Blue Eartb. Minn., Wedded and Parted (Sullivan, Harris & Woods'), TEX.—Gainesville—Paul Gallla. C. B. P. and City, 3-8. 5; Falrmount 6; Jackson 7; Luverne 8; Sioux Ed N. McDowell, mgr.: Providence, R. I., Dlst. Hussey, George (Keeney's): Brooklyn, N. Y., Falls, S. D., 9; Flandreau 10; Marshall, Minn., 3-8; Brooklyn. N. Y., 10-15. Yoakun—C. C. Trlbble. 3-8. 11; Tracy 12; Granite Falls 13; Mankota 14; Winsome Winnie, Sam S. Shubert. mgr.: W. VA.—Bluefleld—H. I. Shott. Charleston, 111.. 5; Terre Haute. Ind., 6; Hill & Whlttaker (Shea's): Buffalo, N. Y., New Ultn 15. WIS.—Prairie dn Chlen—F. A. Campbell. 3-8; (Temple) Detroit, Mich., 10-15. A Royal Slave (Gordon & -Bennett's Southern). Lafavette 7; Logansport 8; Richmond 10; Hurd & Fowler (People's): Cincinnati, O., 3-8; Henry M. Blackaller, mgr.: Penn Yan. N. Y., SprinKfleld, O.. 11: Mansfield 12; Zancsvillc (Buckingham) Louisville. Ky., 10-15. 5; Cortland 6; Waverly, Pa., 7; Wellsboro 8; 13; Parkersburg, W. Va., 14; Cambridge, FREE FAYETTE COUNTY FAIE, Septem- Inncs & Ryan (Casto): Fall River, Mass., 3-8. Jersey Shore 10; Lock Haven 11; Muncy 12; O., 15. ber 5th, 6th 7th and 8th, 1905, Open day Jerome, Nat S. (Proctor's 23rd St.): New York Milton 13; Danville 14; Lewisburg 15. City. 10-15. A Race for Life (Sullivan, Harris & Woods'), and night. Electricity for Light and Power. One Jackson & Douglas, Misses (Howard): Boston. Leon Victor, mgr.: Pittsburg, Pa., 3-8; Phila- "WEEKLY LIST OF DISTRIBUTORS. great "Feature" of our Fair, NO CHARGE) FOB Mass., 3-8. delphia 10-15. ADMISSION. This enables the people to spend Johnson & Wells (Keeney's): Brooklyn, N. Y., A Chinese Honeymoon (Western), Sam S. Shn bert, mgr.: Columbus, O., 5; Dayton 6; ('Ml.i- their money with the Privilege Attractions. 3-8. Advertisements under this heading will be Fair opens with Great Street Parade. We will Jackson Family: En route with Rlngllng Bros.' cothe 7; Parkersburg, W. Va., 8; Marietta, published weekly at the uniform rate of ten Circus. See Tent Show Routes, O., 10; Bunt Liverpool 11; Akron 12; Erie, have a Grand Exhibition of Horticultural and jeromo & Edwards: East St. Louis, 111., 3-8; Pa., 18; Auburn, N. Y., 14; Syracuse 15; Bed- cents per Issue, or $4.00 p«r year. Agricultural Products, Stock Display, Horse Chillicothe. Mo., 10-15. son closes. Racing, etc. First day good as last. For Priv- Kenna, Charles (Maryland): Baltimore, Md., A Hot Old Time, Harry H. Hill, mgr.: Nor- ileges address T. C. McBURNEY, General Man- 3-8; (Keith's) Philadelphia, Pa., 10-15. wich, Conn., 5; Hartford S-8; New Haven 10- AEK.—Conway-^J. r. Clark, box 92. ager, Connorsvillo, Ind,. Officers: Francis T. Ritchie, SI (Southern Carnival): Visalla, Cal., 12; Elizabeth, N. J., 13-15. CAL.—Eureka—W. H. Matthews, 686 2nd it. Roots, Pres.; Boss Sparks, Sec'y; E. W. An- . 3-8. Aim.'C, Coradora & Hubbard Combined Attrac- Sacramento—W. A. Caswell * Sons. sted, Vice-President. Kelly, Walter C. (Olympic): Chicago, 111.. 3-8; tions, Happy HI Hubbard, mgr.: Abbeville, (Haymarket) Chicago 10-16. Ga., 10-15. GEO.—Atlanta—M. P. Roughton. box 554. Klple. Blanch (Orpheum): Los Angeles, Cal., Across The Pacific, Harry Clay Blaney, mfr.- ILL.—Chicago—John~A7 Clougb, 42 River it. RSLIDES, POSE AND SERPENTINE 2-15. Toronto. Can., 2-8; Montreal fl-15. Bant St. Louis—W. H. Desmar. Colored, 25c per slide. Rend for new List. Col- Kell. John W. (Lyceum): Boston, Mass., 3-8; Barkout Carnival Co., Concord, N. C., 3-8; Albe- Eklwardiville—Kellermann Adv. Co. ored Olntine. Inrce sheets. ISc. Send lOc In (I)ewey) New York City, 10-15. marle 10-15. Mattoon—McPberson Bros., 801 N. 126th stamps for assorted Lantern Slide size. Sam- Keenan, Frank & Co. (Proctor's 23rd St.): New Beresford, Harry, J. J. Coleman, mgr.. North st. ples of this late Imported Gelatine, all shades York City, 3-8. Yaklma, Wash., 6; Spokane 6; Wallace, Ida.. Palmyra—A. C. Farmer. and all colors. C. L. HULL, 311 State St., Chicago, 111. Tlie Billboard

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A. McHugh. 59-61 Champlaln St., Cleveland. Jesse James. Fort Scott. Kan. Supplios. R. H. Armbruster, Springfield, 111. Kernan Mfg. Co., 1370 W. Lake St., Chicago. ie Albee $1.00-$1.25 Pearl Van, Northvllle, N. Y. Cowper Mfg. Co., 168 S. Clinton St., Chicago. Perrln. Am i.oo H. C. Evans & Co., 125 Clark St., Chicago. 111. UEBEC, CAN. Advertisements, not exceeding one line In CIRCUS WAGONS. Klein & Miller, 43 Leonard St., N. Y. C. length, will be published, properly classified In Hotel Lambert $1.00-$1.25 Cages, Dens and Band Chariots, Deane, 1057 Central av., Clncinnavl, O. ICHMOND, VA. this Directory, at the rate of $10 for one year Sullivan & Eagle, Peru. Ind. Ford's $1.25-np (52 issues), provided they are of an acceptable GREASE, PAINTS, Bode Wagon Wks., Cincinnati, 0. OCHESTER, N. Y. nature. Price includes one year's subscription Sebastian Wagon Co., 224 E. 44th St., N. Y. C. Make-up Boxes, Cold Cream, etc. Whltcomb House, Main and Clinton. to The Billboard. Regular advertisers, who us* Chas. D. Hess. 223 S. Fltzhugh, Rochester, N. Y. CLOGS, PUMPS, VanHorn & Mlchl, 121 N. 9th, Phlla, Pa. ALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. in excess of $50 worth of space annually, are Theatrical Footwear, Ballet Slippers, etc. A. M. Buch & Co., 119 N. 9th St., Phlla., Pa., St. James $1.50-np entitled to one line free of charge for each fifty Funk & Co., McVteker's Theatre, Chicago. Demmerle & Co., 248 W. 23d St., N. Y. C. Slegman & Well. 77-81 "booster St., N. Y. C. AN FRANCISCO, CAL. dollars or fraction thereof, covered by their con- I. Miller, 202 W. 23rd St., New York City. Grand Hotel, Eur $1.00-np tracts. The Directory is revised and corrected Mahler Bros., 6th av. and 31st St., N. Y. C. HARNESS, Wm. Berusteln. 509 6th av., New York City. T. LOUIS. MO. weekly, changes in firm names and addresses Waas & Son, 226 N. 8tb St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Flumes and Trappings for Circus and Adv. Use. St. James, B'way & Walnut, $9 to $10 per wk being recorded as soon as tbey are received, T. Spencer, 440 W. 36th St., New York City. Engelke & Co., 6th and Walnut sts., Cincinnati. gander, 7th & Walnut, $48. and $5D., per wk. Schaembs Plume Co., 612 Metrop'n av., Brooklyn Hurst s, B'way A Chestnut Eur., BOe to 75c CONFETTI. G. S. Ellis & Son, Cincinnati. O. T. PAUL, MINN. AERONAUTS. B. E. Buchanon. 22-24 N. 4th St., Phlla., Pa. Graf Morsbach & Co., Cincinnati, O. Arlington, Am $1 25-up St. Louis Confetti Co., St. Louis, Mo. Leo Stevens, box 181 Mad. Bq.. New York City. HOTELS Grand Central, Am 1.25-up Chas Blllman, 67 Howell St., Providence, R. I. St. Louis Confetti Co., 91 Wall St., N. Y. 0. OLEDO, 0. Baldwin Bros., Quincy 111. Lodging and Boarding Houses Frequented by Prof. Baldwin, Losantlvllle, Ind. COSTUMERS. St. James House, Am $1.00-$1.23 Prof. Chas. Sewarty, Creston, la. VanHorn & Son., 121 N. 9th St., Phlla., Pa. the Profession. ORONTO, ONT. Northwestern Balloon Co., 71 Fullerton av. Chi- S. Freisinger, 127 W. 41st St., N. Y. C. ALBANY, N. Y. Palmer, Am cago. 111. > aves Costume Co., 226 W. 41st St., N. Y. C. Keeler's, Eur $ .50-$!.00 $1.25D. $1.003. Walker, Am 1.25D. l.OOS. Prof. Kabrich, 9 Centenary St., Blnghamton.N.Y. ayili'n Costume Co., 163 W. 23rd St., N. Y. C. Columbia, Am 1.00- 1.25 Iroquois, Am Prof. Ed. R. Hutchlnson, box 57, Elmyra, N. Y. line. A. T. Crane. 592 7th av., N. Y. C. Mansion 1.00 1.25D. 1.003. TICA, N. Y. Belmont Sisters, Reed City, Mich. KIM-MIT & Co., 4th ave. and 17th st. ATLANTA, OA. S. Gross, 70 E. Adams St., Chicago, 111. New American, Am ...... $100-$128 ANIMAL DEALERS. Klmbal House (Special) $1.60 Mansion House, Am . 100 Wm. Bartels, 160 Greenwich St., New York City. CUTS, BALTIMORE, MD. ANCOUVER, B. C. Schilling's Zoo, 28 Cooper an.. New York City. Halftones, Engravings, etc. St. James Hotel, Am. ft Ear $1.00-1 2.00 Leland, House Am ...... |i 50-$2 00 S. Cross. Liverpool. England. Mrs. Smith's bdgh;, 653 W. Franklin. Cnox. Eng. Co., 515 Bate St., Knoxvllle, Tenn. WASHINGTON, D. C. Louis Ruhe, 248 Grand St., N. Y. 0. enedlct Eng. Co., 1402 B'way, N. Y. C. Mrs. Martin's bdgh., 714 N. How'd 8.00- 10.00 Hope, 35 N. 8th St., Philadelphia, Pa. lark Eng. Co., Milwaukee, Wls. Wm. Cordle's bdgh., 323 B. Blddle St. St. James House, 6th & Penn av.. .$1.00-$2 00 Carl Hageubeck. Stelllngen-Hamburg. Germany. iueen City Eng. Co., Blymyer bldg., Cincinnati, Mrs. Barbour's bdgh., 402 N. Eutaw. XENIA, 0. Louis Ruhe, 248 Grand St., N. Y. City. trate Eng. Co., Park Row bldg., N. Y. C. BOSTON, MASS. The Grand ...... $2.00D. $1.503. ARCHITECTS. DANCING SCHOOLS Adams House $ 1.50 'ANKTON, S. D. Theatrical. United States House (per wk.) 15.00 Specializing in Stage Dances. William Tell House, Howard and Somerset. Merchants ...... $i.BOS. $1.00D. Fuller Claflln, 1440 B'way N. Y. C. Vllson's School. 256 W. 23rd St., N. Y. C. BROOKLYN, N, Y. Commercial ...... i.oos. .75D Geo. 0. Garcey, Adams Ex. bldg., Chicago. '. Roach, 142 W. Madison St., Chicago, 111. ANESVILLE, 0. O. F. Man, Indianapolis, Ind. l\i.-m- School. 23rd St. and 8th av., N. Y. C. Mansion House (special) Gordon Sheppard, Cincinnati, O. BUFFALO, N. T. The Kirk House ...... $1.50S. $1.25D. Test & Perry. Indianapolis, Ind. 'tot P. J. Ridge, 127 LaSalle St., Chicago, Clarendon ...... 2.503. 2.00D. J. B. McElpatrlck & Son, 1402 B'way, N. Y. C. lueen City Dancing Academy, 141 E. 4th Cln'tl. Hotel Detroit $1.00 Robinson House 1.00 ILLUSIONS, Leon H. Lempert & Son, 31 Pearl St., Rochester, DECORATORS N. Y. Broezel House 2.00-np luriosities and Side-Show Goods (Manufac- .nd Dealers in Flags, Bunting, Festooning, etc. Castle Inn, Niagara Sq 1.75-np ATTORNEYS. turers of and Dealers in). Wlllard Coe & Co.. 522 Del. St., Kan. City, Mo. CHICAGO, ILL. And Theatrical Lawyers, Who Specialize In :has. E. Weston, 4 Carruthers, Lawrence Masa S. Flag Co., 2243 Gilbert av., Cincinnati, 0. Hotel Belmont, Eur., 153 W. Madison. Vui. Nelson, No. Cambridge, Mass Theatrical and Circus Law. Botanical Dec. Co., 271 Wabash av., Chicago. Alhambra (New), Eur., cor. 19th and State. M. Magee & Son, 147 Fulton St., N. Y. 0. . W. Z«"ow. 124 W. Liberty St., Cincinnati. Jones & James, Cincinnati, 0. City Hotel, Eur. & Am., cor. 19th and State. I. Roltalre, Dreamland, Coney Island N Y M. Muller, 621 Main St., Cincinnati, 0. >J. Y. Theat. Stock Ex., 1440 B'way, N. Y. C. CINCINNATI, O. M. Strassman, 853 B'way, New York City. ~ames Field Co.. Rochester, N. Y. H. Hood, 8 VanNorden, W. Cambridge, Masa. Huttmann, Butlers & Carr, 172 Wash. St.,Chicago Palace Hotel, 6th & Vine, Am $2.00 H. Naughton Co., 120 S. High, Columbus, O. DRAMATIC AGENTS. Brunswick, 12th & Bremen, Am 1.00 Maurice H. Rosenwelg, 61 Park Row, N. Y. 0. JEWELRY. 1. Mllo Bennett, Chicago, 111. Gerdes, 5th & Home, Am $1.503. $1.25D. BALLOONS. Henderson's Cent'l Ex.. 67 S. Clark St., Chicago. CLEVELAND, 0. For Stage Use. Bnrbank Balloon Co., Nashua, N. H. Mrs. Packard's, 1364 B'way, N. Y. 0. Forest City, Am $1.50-np The Baroda Co., 67 Wabash av., Chicago 111 Actors' Society Bureau, 114 W. 40th St., N. Y. C. Kennard, Am 1.50-np Alfred Guggenheim, 529 B'way, N. Y C BAND INSTRUMENTS. Mrs. Fernandez. 214 W. 42nd St., N. Y. C. B. Q. Uher & Co., 84 Wabash av., Chicago. Lyon & Healey, Chicago, 111. H. S. Taylor, B'way and 40th, N. Y. C. COLUMBUS, 0.— Rowe & Co., 358 Dearborn St., Chicago 111 Flllmore Bros., Cincinnati, O. ?. Alston Brown, 1358 B'way, N. Y. C. Hotel Corodl. Spring near Main, Am....$1.00 Slegel-Cooper Co., 18th & 6th av., NYC C. G. Conn. Elkhart. Ind. L. M. Pollard, 141 E. 4th St., Cincinnati, O. Barrios Diamond Co., 34th st. & B'way, N. Y. C. Sears, Roebuck & Co., Chicago, 111. DENVER, COL— R. Wurlitzer & Co., Cincinnati, O. DRAMATIC SCHOOLS. Oxford House. Eur $1.00 JUGGLERS' GOODS. Frank Holton & Co., 107 Madison, Chicago. Columbia House, Am 1.00 f. P. Mackay. 19-23 W. 44th, N. Y. C. Edw. VanWyck, Cincinnati, 0. BOOKING AGENCIES. :. P. Stepbenson, Carnegie Hall, N. Y. 0. ERIE, FA. A. C. Dorner, Knickerbocker Theatre bldg., lart Conway School. 202 Michigan av., Chicago Moore House, Am $1.00 LIGHTS, New York City. Henry Ludlam, 121-123 Carnegie Hall, N. Y. C. FRANKFORD, PHILA. Jeacons, Torches for Circuses and Tent Shows. Klaw & Erlanger, New Ams. Theatre bldg., Adeline S. Wheatcroft, 31 W. 31st St., N. Y. C. Joseph Adelinan, 11 E. 59th St.. N. Y. 0. Bailey House, Am $1.00 $1.2! Bolte & Weyer, 299-301 W. Lake St., Chicago. New York City. Jolly Post, Am l.Ot Geo. Taylor, 97 Cliff St., New York City N. Y. Theatrical Stock Ex., 1440 B'way.N.Y.O. Queen City Dram. School, 141 E. 4th, Cincinnati. M. F. Gale, 08 West St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Stair & Havlln. 1441 B'way, New York City. Prof. P. J. Ridge, 127 LaSalle St., Chicago. FORT WORTH, TEX. Julius Calm, 1428 B'way, New York City. FESTOONING, Grand, Am $1.00-$1.2t MAGICIANS' SUPPLIES, Nat'l Theat. Book'g Agcy., 57 W. 28th St., Delaware. Eur BO- .7.. Apparatus, Materials, Card Tricks, etc. New York City. Tissue Decorations, Paper Flumes, Tinsel, etc. Metropolitan, Eur 60- 1.5C Chas. A. Burt. B'way Theat. blgd., N. Y. 0 !eo. A. Rice, 4 Underwood St., Auburn, N. Y Nat. Tissue Mfg. Co., 647 Fulton St., Brooklyn. GRAND BAPIDS, MICH. Martinka A Co., 493 Sixth av., N. Y. C H S. Taylor, B'way and 40th, N. Y. C. Nat. Flag Co., Cincinnati, O. T H. Wlnnett. 1402 B'way, New York City. Clarendon House $1.00-$1.5( A. Roterberg, 176 Ontario St., Chicago. Dennlson Mfg. Co., 15 John, St.. N. Y. C. Bridge St. House IM J. S. Harto. 703 S. Capitol av., Indianapolis. Greenwall Circuit. 260 W. 42nd St., N. Y. 0. Dennlson Mfg. Co., -Boston, Mass. J. J. Coleman, 260 W. 42nd St.. N. Y. C. HOUSTON, TEX. J. H. Corey, Plttsfleld, Mass. Dennison Mfg. Co., Chicago, III. W. D. Leroy. 103 Court St., -Boston, Mass One Nlpht Stand Ex., 1451 B'way. N. Y. 0. Dennlson Mfg. Co., Cincinnati, O. Burnette, Am $1.50-$2.0C G. J. Prescott Agcy, 216 Lumber Exchange, W. H. J. Shaw, Victoria. Mo. Minneapolis, Minn. FILMS. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. Yost & Co., 43 N. 9th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Circle Park House, Am $1.00-$1.2 BURNT CORK. Manufacturer, Dealers in, and Rental Bureaus. Imperial House, Am 1.25- 1.5 MAGIC LANTERNS. Will Rosslter. 56 5th av., Chicago, 111. S. Lubin. 23 S. 8th St., Philadelphia. Pa. JACKSONVILLE, FLA. Stereopticons, etc. Chas. D. Hess, Rochester, N. Y. Klelne Optical Co., 52 State St.. Chicago, 111. Harbach & Co., 809 Filbert St.. Philadelphia. Mrs. Ed. Mills, care London Thea., N. Y. 0. Nat. Film Rent'g Co., 62 N. Clark et., Chicago. Victoria House. Am $1.SO-$1.7 L. Hetz. 302 E. 23rd St., New York City. C. L. Hull, 314 State st., Chicago, 111. CALCIUM LIGHT JERSEY CITY, N. J. Pearce & Scheck. 214 N. Calvert, Balto Md Chicago Film Ex., 133 S. Clark St., Chicago. Washington, Eur. McAllister & Co., 4!) Nassau st.. New York City Oxy-hydrogen Gas Manufacturer*. Am. Cin. and Film Co.. 109 E. 12th St., N. Y. C. Stereoptlcon Ex.. 106 N. Franklin St., Chicago. Cln'tl Cal. Light Co., 108 W. 4th St., Cln'tl, O Eugene Cllne & Co., 10 E. 14th St., N. Y. C. KANSAS CITY, MO. L. Manasse, Chicago, 111. Lafayette Calcium Co., Lafayette, Ind. Harbach & Co., 809 Phllbert St., Philadelphia. Centropolls House, Am $1.00-$1.5C Mo. Cal. Light Co., 213 Chestnut St., St. LoulB L. M. Swaab & Co., 338 Spruce St., Phlla., Pa. LOUISVILLE, KY. MFRS. MECHANICAL AMUSEMENT Wm. B. Scalfe & Sons Co., Plttsburg. Pa. Phlla. Film Ex., 1608 N. 15th St., Phlla., Pa. Gustav J. Grunow, 86 Marlon St., N. Y. 0. L. Hetz, 302 E. 23rd St.. N. Y. C. Seelbacks, Eur $1.5O-u DEVICES. Frederick Meyer, 123 W. 27th St., N. Y. O. Pearce & Scheck, 214 N. Calvert St., Balto., lid. Watson, Am 1.00 Carousals, Roller Coasters, Okutw, New Jersey Car OB., Clifton, N. J. Banners and Bunting. Fabacher's Cafe, Eur $1.00 Pearce & Scheck. 214 N. Camden St., Balto, Md. Venice Transportation Co., St. Louis, Mo. U. S. Flag Co., 2243 Gilbert av., Cincinnati, O. Denschand, Am 1.50-n Edison Mfg. Co., Orange, N. J. Am. Car & Koundry Co., Jelfersonvllle, Inrt. National Flag Co., Cincinnati, O. Edison Mfg. Co., 31 Union sq.. New York City. Barney & Smith Co., Dayton. O. M. C. Lilly & Co., Columbus, O. NEW YORK CITY. Edison Mfg. Co., 81 Union sq., New York City. Youngstown Car *"". Co., Youngstown, 0. American Flag Co., 100 E. Lake St., Chicago. Trafalgar House, 115-117 E. 14th at. McAUester Co., 49 Nassau St., New York City. Xfte Billboard 25

Harbach & Co.. 809 Filbert St., Phlla., Pa. PLAYS AND MSS. SONG SLIDES W. M. Pollard. 141 East 4th St., Cln., O. Am. Muto. & Blograph Co., 11 B. 1 lib SI...N.v.c. Jos. J. Flynn, 100 Boylston St., Boston, Mass. Klelne Optical Co., 52 State St.. Cblcago. Dealers in, Authors' Agents and Brokers. For Illustrated Songs Petrot 4 Girard. J265 B'way, New York. Am. Cinematograph Co., 109 B. 12th st.,N.Y.O. Alice Kauser. 1432 B'way, New York City. Harbach & Co., 809 Filbert St.. Philadelphia. Felix Reich, 1133 B'way, New York City. •Gaston Melles, 204 B. 3Stb St., New York, Samuel French, 22-24 W. 22nd, New York City. Leo Feist. 134 W. 37th St., N. Y. C. C. E. Bray, 504 Ashland Blk., Chicago. ffathe Cinematograph Co., 42 K. 23d nt. N. Y. C. Mrs. H. C. DeMllle, Hudson Theatre, N. Y. C. Eugene Cllne 4 Co., 10 E. 14th St., N. Y. C. J. W. Gorman, 100 Boylston St., Boston, Mass. Paley & Stelner, 40 W. 28th St.. New York. Dramatic Pub. Co.. 358 Dearborn, Chicago. W. -B. Moore, 108 Franklin st., Chicago. Ch. Bornhart & Co., 40 W. 28th St., New York. Vltagrnph Co. of America. 116 Nassau St.. N. Y. Int'l Play Ex., 122 LaSalle St., Chicago. W. Power, 117 Nassau st., N. Y. C. M. Boom. 31 W. 31st St., New York. Samuel Freed. 25 B. 14th St., New York. Mrs. A. W. Brown. 208 E. Huron St., Chicago. Harstn & Co.. 1S8 E. 14th St., N. Y. C. J. H. Allen. 51 W. 28th St., New York. New York Film Exchange (N. Power, mgr.), Selwyn 4 Co., 1441 B'way, New York1 City. Miles Urns.. 116 Turk st., San Francisco, Cal. M. S. Benthan, St. James -Bldg. New York. 117 Nassau St., New York. W. B. Watson. 383 Pearl St., Brooklyn, N. i. Barney Myers, 134 W. 37th St., New York. Oxenhams Klnetoscoptlcon Exchange, 630 Has- Chas. McDonald 4 Co., 53 Washington. Chicago. STAGE HARDWARE. Walter J. Pllmmer, 53 W. 28th St., New York. ley St., Brooklyn. N. Y. Dick & Fitzgerald, 20 Ann st., New York City. J. R. Clancy. Syracuse, N. Y. Frank Melville, 1402 B'way, New York. The Klnetograph Co., 41 B. 21st St., New York. Wlnnett Play Bureau, 1402 B'way, N. Y. O. H. M. Sanders & Co., 27 Eliot, Bo>>-n. Mass. Witmark Agcy., 144 W. 37th St., N. Y. C. Edison ProJectoBcope Co.. 17 Park Row, N. Y. C. Bellows 4 Gregory, 1440 B'way, N. Y. C. C. L. Strohmenger, Jr., 314 W. 42d st.,N. Y. C. J. A. Fynes, 5th Ave.. Theatre, New York. American Exchange, 630 Halsey St., Brooklyn, Am. Amusement Assn., Tribune bldg., Chicago. Geo. B. Meyer. 515 Central av., Cincinnati. 0. Al Mayer, St. James Bldg., New York. N. Y. Sanger & Jordan. 1432 B'way, New York City. M. Armbruster, 247 S. Front st., Columbus O. Jo. Paige Smith, St. James Bldg., New York. ti. Hetz, 302 E. 23d St., New York. Darcy & Wolford, 1358 B'way. New York City. Orr & Lockett Co., 71 Randolph St., Chicago. D. F. Hennessy. St. James Bldg., New York. Miss Elizabeth Marbury, 1430 B'way, N. Y. C. Twin City Scenic Co., Bijou. Minneapolis, ...inn. Paul Behal. 5-11 Knickerbocker Theatre Bldg., MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS N. Y. Play Producing Co., 1193 B'way, N. Y. C. A. A. Sammls. 185 Weybossett. Providence. N. Y. I'. For Orchestra's and Musical Specialty Artists. Lederer 4 Herman, 13 W. 42d St., N. Y. 0. H. W. Mlddleton Co.. 945 Ridge av., Phlla. J. A. Sternad, Real Estate Bldg., Chicago. Eugene A. Wbyte. 1451 B'way, N. Y. C. A. Braunelss. (Glassophones), 8 W. 133d,N.Y.C. Kas.City Scenic Co..2331 Grand av..Kans.Clty.Mo Edw. Shayne, 87 Ash St.. Chicago. Claude Long, 642 Washington av.. San i-ranclsco. Frank Forrester. 138 5th Ave., New York. J. C. Deagau, Chicago. 111. PRINTERS Union Hardware Co., Seattle, Wash. Phil Mash. St. James Bldg., New York. M. Hohner, 354 B'way, New York City. Of Pictorial Fosters and Big Type Stands, Jules Ruby, 1193 B'way. New York. Strauss Mfg. Co., 395 B'way, N. Y. C. STAGE LIGHTING, James H. Phlpps. 118 E. 17th St., New York. Boosey 4 Co., 9 B. 7th St., New York City. Streamers, etc. Smith 4 Aborn. N. Y. Theatre Bldg., New York. Ackermann-Quigley Lltho. Co., Kan. City, Mo. Stage Effects, Spot Lights, Flood Lights, W. J. Tucker. 218 Tremont St., Boston. MUSIC ARRANGED, American Show Print Co., Milwaukee, Wli. Bunch Lights. Chas. Sasse. 138 E. 14th St., New York. Melodies Composed, Words set to Mulic and Bell Show Print Co., Slgourney, la. Ologan & Co., 40 Dearborn St., Chicago. E. R. Lange, Hlnkly -Blk.. Seattle. Wash. Orchestrations Arranged, C. II. Buck Co.. Boston. Mass. Metro. Elec. Stage Llght'g Co.,123 W.40.N.Y.C. Al Sutherland, St. James Bldg., New York. Calvert Litho. Co., Detroit. Mich. Harbach 4 Co., 809 Filbert St., Philadelphia. Archie Levy, San Francisco. California. F. W. A. Kretsmar, 412 B. 15th 8t., N. Y. 0. Carnival Poster Co., 717-719 Hennepln ave., Min- Chas. I.. Lewis, 429 Richmond St., Cincinnati. Jos. Menchen & Co.. 354 W. 50th St., N. Y. C. Billy Robinson, 614 E. Kentucky St., Louisville. neapolis. Minn. N. Y. Calcium Light Co., 410 Sleeker St.,N.Y.C. Thearle-Buckley. 827 St. James Bldg., N. Y. C. Felix Feist, 134 W. 37th St., N. Y. C. Chicago Show Print Co.. 140 5th av., Chicago. Kllegl Bros., 1393-1395 B'way, N. Y. C. Ida Carle, 708 St. James Bldg., N. Y. C. Otto Zimmerman, 717 Sycamore St., Cincinnati. Donaldson Litho. CO.. Newport, Ky. Howard Pub. Co.. Baltimore, Sid. Camp Electric Const'n Co., 41 W.24th St.,N.Y.C. Harry S. Marlon, 12 W. 28th st., N. Y. 0. Enquirer Job Printing Co.. Cincinnati, 0. B'way Elec. Stage Light Co., 694 7th St., N.Y.O. B. A. Myers, 134 W. 37th st, N. Y. C. MUSIC PUBLISHERS. Great W. Ptg. Co., 413 Elm St., St. Loul«, Mo. Wm. H. Havill, 78 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. Thompson & Rosen. St. James Bldg.. N. Y. C., Hennegan 4 Co., Cincinnati, O. also 290 B'way. N. Y. C. The Following; Firms will be Glad to Send Copies Sam W. Hoke, 630 W. 52d St.. N. Y.C. STREET MEN'S SUPPLIES Richard Pltrot, 1265 B'way. N. Y. C. of New Songs Free to Recognized Members Masslllon Sign & Show Print Co., Masslllon, O. For Fair Followers, etc., eto. National Theat. Booking Agcy., 57 W. 28th St., of the Profession. Morrison Show Ptg., Milo, la. N. Y. C. Penn. Ptg. and Pub. Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Welnhaus-Cerf Co., 947 Liberty St., Plttsbnrg. Stelner, St. James Bldg., N. Y. C. Crest Trade Co., 149 W. 37th, N. Y. C. Clarence E. Runey. Runey bldgs.. Cincinnati, 0. Newman Mfg. Co., 81 Woodland av., Cleveland.O Tanner 4 Co., 49 W. 29th St., N. Y. C. Currue Music Co., Cleveland, O. U. S. Lltho., Russell-Morgan Print, Norwood, O. American Supply Co.. Plainville. Conn. O. E. Olburn, 56 High St., Taunton. Mass. Volunteer Ptg. Co.. lleynoldsvllle. Pa. Harry Weighaum, 240 E. Madison St.. Chicago. WIG MAKERS. J. C. Clemens Co.. Evansvllle, Ind. Wilmans 4 Bryant, 4c» Main. Dallas. Ter. Geo. B. Fuller 4 Son Co.. 103 State St..Chicago. Chrlsman Pub. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Fergus Printing Co., 22 Lake St., Chicago, 111. Enterprise Mfg. Co., 152 Lake St., Chicago. Wm. Hepner, 124 W. 38th St., New York City. Capitol Music House, 215 S. High, Columbus, O. M. Gerber. 729 Soutli St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Wm. Hepner 4 Co., Chicago Opera House, Chic. Mrs Lucy P. Clements, Abottsford, Wls. PRINTERS Levin Bros.. Terre Haute, Ind. Plucker 4 Ahrens. 25 B. 20th St., New York. Enterprise Music Supply Co., 46 W.28tb,N. Y. 0. Of Theatrical Letterheads, Contracts, Programs, The H. fl. Co., 106 Canal St., N. Y. C. Chas, L. Lletz, 39 W. 28th St. New York. Falter Bros., 47 W. 28th, New York City. Western Bargain House, 272 E. Madison, Chicago A. M. Buch 4 Co., 119 N. 9th., St., Phlla. P». C. F. Ernst Music Pub. Co., Kan. City, Mo. etc., etc. Holsman & Alter. 120 Dearborn St., Chicago. Siegman 4 Well, 7i-21 Wooster St., N. Y. O. Leo Feist, 134 W. 37th, N. Y. 0. Church Printing Co., 416 Elm St., Cincinnati, O. Plser Gutgowsky & Co.. 150 5th av., Chicago. Geo. Selgfrted, 78 State St., Chicago, III*. A. A. Farland, Plainfleld, N. Y. Nonpareil Ptg. Co.. 425 Elm St., Cincinnati, O. N. Shure & Co., 264 Madison. Chicago. G. Shlndhelm, 118 W. 26th St., New York. Jno. Flammer. Milwaukee, Wls. Newton Bros., Monticello, Ind. Serota 4 Gans. 157 5th av., Chicago. Funk & Co., McVlcker's Theatre, Chicago Groves Music Co., Pittsburg, Pa. Cross Printing 4 Eng. Co., Chicago. W. F. Miller, 144 Park Row, N. Y. C. Wm. Todt, 112 W. 40th St., N. Y. C. Goldtng Music Co., 55 W. 28th, New York City. Worth Printing Co., Webbervllle, Mich. Shryock-Todd Co., 617 N. 4th St.. St. Louis. Negrescou Hair Co., 162 State St., Chicago. S. A. Gregg, Sedalla, Mo. Hoffman Brothers, 58 Montgomery St., Jersey Universal Supply Co.. 120 LaSalle St., Chicago. Louis Alarme, 105 E. 14th St., New York. F. B. Havlland Pub. Co., 125 W. 37th St., N. City, N. J. Rogers Thurman & Co..156 Wabash av., Chicago Minnie Belinsky, 30 Orchard St., New York. Y. C. PROPERTIES, Lenox Mfg. Co., 107 Chambers St., N. Y. C. Oscar Bernner, 9 W. 28th St., New York. Gotham Music Pub. Co., 39 W. 28tb, N. Y. 0. Joseph Koehler. 150 Park Row, New York. Sarah Cohen. 85 Ludlow St., New York. 11. I & Hager Co., 48 W. 28tb St., N. Y. C. Mechanical Devices, etc. W. F. Caughlan. 21-23 Ann St., New York. Coyle & Deutschmann. 119 W. 37th St., N. Y. C. B. Hempel, Atlantic City, N. J. The Morse Co., 341 W. 44th St.. New York City. Geo. H. Grleshaber. 23 Ann St., New York. Joseph Dickson. 37 Norfolk st., New York. J. J. Hamilton 4 Co., Severy, Kan. P. J. McDonald. 320 W. 24th st., New York City. H. Rosensteln. IIS Park Row, New York. Valentine Englehardt, 20 Union sq., E. N. Y. 0. F. W. HOBS & Co.. Atlanta, Ga. Al. Flores & Co.. 323 W. 42d, New York City, Casperfeld 4 Cleveland, 144 Bowery, New York. Conrad Gluth, 200 W. 34th St., New York. Hames Pub. Co., 81 Pine St., Detroit, Mich. Geo. E. Fuchs. 100 W. 39th St.. N. Y. C. A. Zlegs, 335, B'way, New York. Rachael Leberwltch. 130 Orchard St., New York. Chas. K. Harris. 31 W. 31st, N. Y. C. J. M. Leavitt & Co., 306 W. 43d, N. Y. C. Acme Novelty Co., 23 Ann St., New York. Louts Luvussove, 152 3d ave., New York. Harmonic Music Co., Boston, Mass. National Novelty Corporation. 826-828 B'way, Chas. Meyer, 25 E. 20th St., New York. T. B. Harms 4 Co.. 126 W. 44th, N. T. 0. SCENE PAINTERS New York. Muller 4 Son. 1370 B'way, New York. Ilsen 4 Co., W. 6th St., Cincinnati. O. And Dealers in Scenery, etc, Peter Bender. Ill E. 9th St., New York. Geo. Shlndhelm, 118 W. 26th st., New York. P. J. Lammers, 'Baltimore, Md. Elizabeth Curtain Co., Elizabeth, N. J. Leon Wilder & Sons. 86 E. B'way, New York. Frederick Stang, 641 6th ave., New York. Lyric Music Co.. 82 Stuyvesant. Brooklyn,N.Y. Sosman & Landls, 236 S. Clinton, Chicago. Jacob Holtz. 114 Canal St., New York. Joseph Tarnopol. 140 Delancey st., New York. Merrimac Pub. Co., 101 Westford, Lowell, MaM. Jesse Cox Studios, Esthervllle, la. W. C. Chapman. 23 Ann St., New York. Albert Tetzel, 49 E. 112 St., New York. Nat. Mueic Co., New York City. John Herfurth. 2183 Boone St.. Cincinnati. J. W. Stevens. 15 Ann st.. New York. Lewis Wilson, 118 W. 8th St., New York. Nat. Music Co., 200 Wabash av., Chicago. Pittsburg Scene Ptg. Co..5410 Penn.av.,Pittsburg J. W. Patterson, 23 E. 20th St., New York. Erik F. Winbergh. 118 E. 20th St., New York, Prospect Music Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. Tiffin, Scenic Co.. Tiffin, O. The Faultless Co., Akron, Ohio. ^has. Wlnkelmann, 590 7th ave., New York. W. O. Peterson & Co., 15 Carter, Everett. Man. Matt, Armbruster, Columbus, O. W. C. Palla Co., Grand Op. H. blk., Chicago. Daniel's Scenic Studio. 716 Chi. Op. H., Chicago. TOY BALLOONS. Peerless Pub. Co., 129 W. 42d, N. Y. C. Chas. E. Mills. 4S7 W. 41st St., N. Y. C. Am. Balloon Co., 927 Judson ay., Evanston, 111. Pioneer Pub. Co.. Halt, bldg., Chicago. Ernest Goes, 541 W. 21st St., N. Y. C. Coe. Yonge 4 Co..6th 4 St.Chas. sts., St. Louis. C. E. Hoot Music Co.. Battle Creek, Mich. Moses 4 Hamlet. B'way Theatre, N. Y. C. Q. Nervione, 66 No. Franklin Chicago Ills. Rogers & Eastman. 340 Arcade, Cleveland, 0. P. Dodd Ackerman. 1576 Bush'k av., Brooklyn. Geo. A. Paturel 4 Co., 41 Warren st. New York. List. Rogers Bros. Music Pub. Co., B'way & 44.N.Y.C. Kas. City Scenic Co., 2331 Grand av.Kas.Clty.Mo Robt. A. Reed, Hotel Ursona. St. Louis. Mo. Twin City Scenic Co., Bijou. Minneapolis, Minn. CANES AND WHIPS. Richardson 4 Son Co.. 2001 Pontlac, Chicago. NOTICE. Globe Scenery Co., Tiffin, O. D. C. Rickets, 50 Ann St., New York. Walter Rolfe, Rumford Falls, Me. W. Crosble Gill. 3d Ave. Theatre, N. Y. O. Park managers and others Interested In this E. A. Stegge Co., 254 W. 47th, N. Y. C. I. Elsensteln, 44 Ann St., New York City. Slieppard 4 Slipper. 86 Locust St., Chicago. Evans, Steelier 4 Co.. 314 N. 3rd St., St. Louis. list will confer a favor by bringing any errors Sherman Pub. House, 702 Wash, bldg., Chicago. Blnmenberg Scenic Studio, Martin's Ferry, O. to our attention. This list Is revised and J. W. Stern. 34 E. 21st St.. N. Y. 0. T. W. 4 C. Supply House. 46 Ann St..New York. Grabach. Schossllng Co.. 125 S. Clark. Chicago. Jeffry 4 Harris, 208 Nlcollet Ave., Minneapolis. corrected weekly and no effort is spared to keep Slaughter Bros., Raleigh, N. C. Lee Lash, 142 W. 29th st., N. Y. C. It reliable and up-to-date. B. E. Sbattuck, New Bedford, Mass. Gustav. G. Schell, Empire Thea. Columbus, O. Will H. Smith. Dixon, 111. WIRE WORKERS' SUPPLIES, SHETLAND PONIES Jerome H. Remick 4 Co., 45 W. 28th it.. N. A. F. Bennett, 1317 Poplar St.. Philadelphia. ALABAMA. V. c. Breeders and Dealers in. Chandler 4 Co., 876 Clifton Park av., Chicago. Al Trahern, 41 W. 28th. N. Y. C. Ann is ton—Oxford Lake Park, Annlston Electric Wm. P. Hall, Lancaster. Mo. Juergens Bros., 83 Chambers St.. New York. Truax Music Pub. Co., -Battle Creek, Mich. T. N. Molt, 415 Dearborn St.. Chicago. & Gas Co.. Ludlow Allen, am. mgr. G. W. Thorns, 617 Onelda, Appleton, Wis. Gentry -Bros., Bloomlngton, Ind. Birmingham—Lake View Park, J. Wells; East Robt. Teller Sons 4 Dorner, 232 W. 26th, N.Y.C. J. B. Hlckman. Parkersburg. W. Va. THEATRE Lake Casino. Jake Wells. Thiebls-Stlerlin Music Co., 1006 Ollve.St. Louis. Abe Klee 4 Son, 270 N. Center av., Chicago. Huntsville—Casino Park. J. M. Cast. University Society, 64 5th av., New York City. Barrett & Zimmerman. St. Paul, Minn. Builders and Promoters. Mobile—Mobile Park, Mobile Light and B. R. Wm. T. Tayo, Oneida, N. Y. Frank Wltte, 30 E. 8th St., Cincinnati. Amal. Theatre Building Assn..1440 B'way.,N.Y. Co.; Monroe Park and Theatre, M. McDermott, O. E. Wolfe, P. 0. box 322, Brockton. Maw. SIDE SHOW PAINTINGS. Geo. H. Johnston. 1912 LaSnlle St.. St. Louis. theat, les. Windsor Music Co.. 268 Wabash, Chicago. Montgomery—Pickett Springs, MaJ. B. B. Win- Willis Woodward 4 Co., 48 W. 29th, N. Y. C. Rlgmund Bock. 62 Blue Island av., Chicago. TICKET PRINTERS. ters; Highland Park, Bloom Fountain Park, U. Wltmark Sons, £7th cesr B'way, N. Y. C. Clarence Fagg, 4O Bond st.. New York City. Mtg. St. Ry.; Electric Park, Mtg. Am. Co., G. G. S!arn, 210 Olive, St. Louis, Mo. E. J. Hayden. 108 B'way, Brooklyn, N. Y. Ackermann-Quigley Co., Kansas City, Mo. Imx 754. Otto Zimmerman, 717 Sycamore, Clnclnutl. John Herfurth, 2183 Boone St., Cincinnati, O. Webb Ptg. Co., 358 Dearborn St., Chicago. Selma— Elkdale Park. W. R. Hall; Riverside L. P. Walker Co., 51 Hanover st., Boston, Mass. Weldon Williams Lick. Fort Smith, Ark. Park, W. R. Hall; Rlvervlew Pavilion, B. B. ORGANS AND ORCHESTRIONS. Globe Ticket Co., Philadelphia, Pa. Nell. SKETCHES AND MONOLOGUES. The Die Press Co.. Cazenovla, N. Y. J. S. Gebhardt. 3o24 Lawrence St., Phlla., Pa. Parodies, etc., Authors of and Dealers in. Am. Ticket Co., Toledo, Ohio. Sheffield—Forest Park; Three Cities' Park. Bllhorn Bros., 56 5th av., Chicago. Ed. Rose. cr. Mills, 48 W. 29th St., N. Y. C. Globe Ticket Co., Philadelphia. ARIZONA. Ernest Bocker, 432 E. 17th St., N. Y. 0. Wm. Warren Norton. Detroit, Mich. Globe Ticket Co., San Francisco, California. C. Elder. 1712 S. 2d St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Globe Ticket Co., Chicago, Ills. Phoenix—East Lake Park. Phoenix Ry. Co. August Pollmann. 70-72 Franklin St., N. Y. C. Bob Watt, 806 Walnut St.. Philadelphia Pa. Tuscon—Blyslan Grove, E. Dracbman. L Bernl. 220 E. 59th St.. New York City. Henry Frederick, 1813 N. 16th st., Philadelphia. TIGHTS. James Madison. 1404 Third av., N. Y. C. ARKANSAS. Glovanl Mina. 9 1st St., New York City. JOB. Kershaw, 829 Buttonwood st., Philadelphia. S. B. Call, 244 Main St., Springfield, Mass. PAPIER MACHE. Bernard Kline. 357 Jay St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Siegman & Well, 77 & 81 Wooster at.. N. Y. Balesville—Crescent Summer Garden, Combs & Horace Strouse. 231 N. Tenth, Philadelphia. Splcer Bros. 86 Woodbine St., -Brooklyn. N. Y. Hall. Bronze & Papier Mache Co., 288 Hudson St., Eureka Springs—Auditorium Park, O. V. Halll- New York. Gus. Banks, 221 Lockwood St.. Providence, R.I. Washburn Pub. Co., Temple Court. N. Y. C. TRUNKS, ilay, care Tlie Billboard. James Caldwell, 312 W. 40th St., New York. Ft. Smith—McCloud's Park. William T. Crook. 1133 B'way, New York. E. Hubbard, box C68, Rochester. N. Y. Schwartz. 3d ave and 9th St., N. Y. C. Frankel Display Fixture Co., 718 B'way, N. Y. Marvin Lee, 522 Lincoln av., Chicago. Bell Trunks. Property and Instrument Cases,etc. Hot Springs—Kentucky Club; Whlttlngton Park, Wm. Bal. 679 Broadway. New York City. H. O. Price. Jaeobson 4 Co., 248 E. 4th St.. New York. SLOT MACHINES, Little Hock—Forest Park, C. T. Taylor, box 162, A. T. Lombard. 1133 B'wny, New York. M. C. Lilly 4 Co.. Columbus, O. 152. Herbert L. Messmore, 107 W. 39th St., N. Y. C. Manufacturers and Dealers in. M. S. Casy, 441 6th Ave., New York. Pine Bluff—Bell Park, C. Senyard. S. M. Rassarlo & Bro., 524 W. 30th St., N. Y. C. Hoovers Mfg. Co., 10 W. 23d at., N. Y. C. Simon's & Co., 7th 4 Arch., Phlla., Pa. John Schneider. 90 1st ave.. New York. Callle Bros. Co., 1457 Woodward. Detroit, Mich. Belber Trunk & Bag Co..152 Columbia av.,Phlla CALIFORNIA. Gnstav E. Walter. 157 E. 44th St., New York. Peter Beetz. 145 E. 23d St., N. Y. C. The Child Trunk Wks., 212 E. 9th, New York. Joseph E. Wood, 39 E. 42d St., New York. S. B. Stltt, 1185 B'way, N. Y. C. Los Angeles—Chutes Park, Theatre, Midway and Physical Culture Mfg. Co., 302 W. 16th,N.Y.O. Zoo, Henry Koch. Rogers Mfg. Co., 174 Lincoln. Boston, Mass. PASTE BRUSHES UNIFORMS. Oakland— Oakland Park. American Talking Scales, 25 Broad st., N. Y. C. San Francisco—Glen Park, W. B. Peel; Chutes For Billposters, Circus and Theatrical Agents. Elk Vending & Mfg. Co., Washington. D. C. Henderson-Ames Co., Kalamazoo, Mich. Park; Schultzen Park. Elder 4 Jenks. 127 N. 5th St., Philadelphia, Pa. Automatic Mer. Machine Co.,147 W. 23d.N.Y.C. Pettlbone Mfg. Co., Cincinnati. Ohio. Krminus. Klelnle & Co.. Baltimore, 0. Stewarts lnter'1 Slot-Mach. Co.,8th 4 Vlne.Phlla. Cincinnati Regalia Co., Cincinnati, Ohio. COLORADO. Flynn Bros.. Troy, N. Y. Watllng Mfg. Co., 153 W. Jackson, Chicago. Western Uniform Co., 220 Clark St.. Chicago. John R. Clancy, Syracuse, N. Y. H. A. McAllister, 207 N. 12th St., St. Louis. B. B. Abrahams, 222 South St., Phlla., Pa. Cameron—Pinnacle Park. J, Flnley Smith 4 Son, 118 Chambers St.,N.Y.C. Adv.Cycle&Machine Co..65 E.Naghton,Columbus.0 Francis Bannerman, 579 B'way, N, Y. 0. Denver—Union Park, J. R. Crabb; Rocky Moun- New York Exp't Co., 104 Fulton St., N. Y. C. The M. C. Lilly 4 Co., Columbus, O. tain Lake Park; Elltch Gardens, Frederick PHOTOGRAPHERS Gasser Bros. Mfg. Co., Webster, Mass. Ed. DeMoulIn 4 Bro., GreenvlUe, 111. Bond; Manhattan Beach Park; Denver Recrea- Empire Novelty Co., Canal 4 "arrlson, Chicago. tion Park. Who Cater Especially to the Theatrical Frofei- VAUDEVILLE AGENCIES. Pueblo—Mlnnequa Park. Jos. D. Glass. sion. SONG BOOKS. Chas. Eschert, 812 St.James Bldg., New York. CONNECTICUT. Rock wood, cor. 89th st. 4 B'way, N. Y. 0. I. Whlteson, 240 E. Madison, Chicago, 111. H. R. Thorn. 518 E. 2nd St., Plalnfleld, N. J. Bakers' Art Studio. Columbus. O. Will Rossiter, 56 5th av., Chicago, 111. Jas. J. Armstrong, 10 Union Sq.. N. Y. C. Bridgeport—Pine Rock Park. J. E. Sewell; Wendt Photo., Boonton, N. 7 Carter Song Book Co., 311 S. B'way, N. Y. 0. N. Y. Vaudeville Confg Co., 200 B. llth it.. Steeplechase Island, C. H. Fleming. Snrony. 256 5th ST.. New York City. R. I. Song Book Co., Pawtucket, R. I. New York. Danbury—Kenosla Park, F. A. Shear, box 42. Wilson Studio. 24R-248 State it., Chicago. Wehman Bros., 128 Park Row, N. Y. C. Wm. Morris, 43 W. 28th St., New York. Danielson—Wlldwood Park, People'! Tramway Edena Co.. 1917 W. Wlllard St., Philadelphia. F. B. Haviland, B'way 4 87th st, N. Y. C. S. K. Hodgdon. St. James Bldg., New York. Co. Ceo. P. Ball & Son. 212 B'way, N. Y. C. Chas. K. Harris. 31st St., N. Y. 0. Heller 4 Gladlng, Keith's, Phlla., l'a. Ea»t Haven—Momaqoln Park, I. A. Blake. 26 Xlie Billboard THE BILLBOARD WILL SIGNALIZE THE 8PENING 8F THE PARK SEASON WITH A Special Issue Devoted To Beaches, Pleasure Resorts, RIOF GARDENS, Etc. It will be profusely illustrated with open-air amusement devices, portraits of prominent promoters and park managers, and views of por- tions of celebrated parks in America and Europe. Articles on landscape gardening, park management, park privileges, etc., etc., will be featured; cover handsomely illustrated in colors. It will be equally useful and informing to park managers, privilege men, and the mana- gers of open-air attractions. It will be preserved and referred to daily during the entire park season. Besides that it will have an enor- mous circulation throughout the English-speaking world. ISSUED APRIL 29 LAST FORM CLOSES 24 No advance in rates. Still 10 cents. This is the last issue at the IQc. rate. The price adyances"to 15c. with the issue of the week following

Hartford—Werder's Park; Charter Oak Park, Pent—Concordla Gardens. mgr.; Scenic Railway and Midway, G. W. Gardens, W. H. O'Nell; Point of Pints, W. M. Salker, care Faslg-Tipton Co., Madison Quincy—Baldwin Park, Mrs. T. B. Baldwin. Preston; Audubo* Park. H. O'Nell. Square Garden, New York; Capital Park, R. Rockford—Rockford and Interurban Ry Co.; Salem—Salem Willows, J W. Gorman. J. McDonald, caTe Nelson Theatre, Springfield, Chauttau.ua Park, F. Burt .Toledo, O.; Harlem MAINE. South Boston—Pavilion, W. H. O'Nell, Paint •( Mass. Park. Bangor—Riverside Park, J. J. Flynne, agt. Plues, Mass., mgr. Killingly—Wlldwood Park, Worcester ft Conn. Rook Island—Black Hawk Watch Tower Park, Bar Harbor—Athletic Park, C. K. Llndall. So. Framingham—Waushakum Park, John J. Me- Eastern Ry. Co. H. E. Krell. 713 Seventeenth St. Bath—Merrymeetlng Park, New England Pop- Namara. 3U3 Washington St., Boston. Manchester—Laurel Park. Springfield—Mildred Park, Mildred Park Amuse- corn Co., les. Spencer—Lashaway Park. Meriden—Hanover Park, W'. P. Bristol. ment Co., props., Frank B. lies; Zoo, Chas. Brunswick—Merrymeetlng Park, L. B. * B. Ry. SpringlsJd—Suburban Park; Capital Park, P. Middletown—Lake View Park, C. H. Chapman. McLaughlln, sec. Co. F. Shea, mgr., Mr. MsDonald, local mgr.; New Britain—White 0 t Park, Ph. Terry; Spring Valley—Webster Park, Wm. B. Robin- East Auburn—Lake George; Lake Anbnn Park, Hampden Park, P. F. Shea ft Co. Rentcliler's Park, Will J. Zipp and Wm. Hipp. son. Arthur Cleetham. Taunton—Talaqueqa Park, J. J. Flyin; Nlp- New Haven—Savin Rock. J. A. Blake. INDIANA. Old Orchard Beack—Seaside Park, Malnt In- pentlckot Park. D. F. Lehan; Suhatu Park, Putnam—People's Tramway Park; Wlldwood J. J. Flynn. agt.; Lakeside Park, J. J. Flynn, i'ark. Maurice Boom. Anderson—Riverside Park. W. H. Moore, mgr. vestment Co. Ltd., props., W. G. Smith, treas. Connersville—Elmhurst Park, Chas. Bartlne. and Ken. mgr. lift.: Dlgbton Rock Park; Woodward's Rockviille—Snlplc Park. Springs. South Norwalk—Norwalk Park, George Clarke; Indianapolis—Fairbank Park, W. Trou; Kissell's Portland—Underwood Springs Park, E. A. New- Garden, Fred Klssell; Oval Park, Mr. New- man; Gem Theatre (Peake's Isl.), C. W. T. Wakeneld—Quannapowltt Park. G. W. Eddy; Dolan's Point, John O. Sullivan; Upton Point, Wakefleld Park. Roton Point Imp. Co.. care E. A. Woodward; by; Falrvlew Park. Citizen's St. R. R. Co.; Godding; Rlverton Park, E. A. Newman, am. Columbia Grove; Railway Park, Conn. Light- Sprlnglake Park. mgr., J. W. Gorman, booking agt., 10O Boyl- Webster—Beason Park. Eaton—New Park ,H. Clifton. ston St., Boston, Mass. Westborg—Lake Chauncy, H. O. Garfleld. ing and Power Co. Skowhegan—Lakewood Grove Park, H. L. Sweet. West Haven—Savin Rock Theatre. Elkhaxt— Island Park. F. S. Tlmmlns, Main St.; Westfleld—Warnoco Park. Winsted—Highland Lake Park, Chai. D. Alldli. Highland Park, E. W. Hensbaw. Evansville—Cook's I'ark Theatre, F. J. Sleffert; MARYLAND. Woburn—Plnehurst Park, S. Edger Whlttaker. DELAWARE. Oak Summit Park, M. Moran. Arlington—Electric Park, A. Fenneman. Worcester—Lincoln Park; White City; Francis Jefferaonville—Forest Park, Cunningham; Ward- Baltimore—Hollywood Park, Scuanberger ft Ir- H. Blgelow, 11 Toeter st. Wilmington—Shellpot Park, Ferris Giles. er Park. wln; Hotel Lexington Roof Garden; Pabst Kokomo—Athletic Park, C. H. Havens. Gardens. K. E. Sternberg; Prospect Park, MICHIGAN. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. Lafayette—Woodland Park. Grand Stockliam; Electric Park, H. Pene- Washington—Rlvervlew and Excursion Resorts, Batt'.s Creek—Lakevlew Park; Gog-nae Lake. Logansport—Cedar Island. man; Goeller's -Black River Park, F. Emmett; Goguac Resort Assn. Ldt., J. D. Wilson. E. S. Randall; Glen Echo Park; Chevy Chase Madison—ISeech Grove Park, C. R. Johnson. Tolchester Beach, Tolchester Co.; Rlvervlew Bay City—Wenona Beach Park. L. W. Richard*. Lake, Herbert Claude; Lawrence Garden, Michigan City—Washington Park, Albert Cook; Park, M. J. Fltzstmmons, 518 Charles at.; Detom*—Palmer's Park, Hmll ImliofT; The Joseph Daniels. Chl-gan-cy -Beach. Klrby's Park, J. E. Klrby; Kline's Park; ScemT Ry. Park. Frank L. Peddle; Seller's FLORIDA. Mishawaka—Battle Park, Chaa. Nlekle, care Stoddard'a Park; Herman's Park; Weber's Itlvenslde Park; Bennett Park. Century Theatre. Park; Gwynn Oak I'ark. United Ry Co.; Jacksonville—Phoenix Park, Jacksonville Elec- I)o\vas)i«c-—Silver Beach, Brake and Wallace, Muncie—West Side Park Casino, Louis A. Har- Lakeside Park, United Railway Co.; Rehobotb iu-np»,. F. S. Howe, mgr. tric Co.; Crystal Roof Garden; Lincoln Park vey and Harry Lowe. Beach, near Baltimore, vU. Qu«*« Ann'* By.; (colored people), Jacksonville Electric Co. Flint—Thread Lake Park, Will J. Currier. Montpelier—Pyle Park. Ferry Bar. Geo. Kahn; Bonn's Summer Garden; Grand L*4n»—The Seven Islands, J. S. Mndge. Pensacola—Kufrlcan's Park, V. J.Vldal. New Albany—Glenwood Park. Louisville and Klefer's Park, Middle Hlver; Fairyland, Frank Ybor City—DeSota Park. Southern Indiana Traction Co., props.. Dr. Melville. Grand Bavids—Rarnona Park, Orln Stair; Reed's Edw. R. Perry, agent. LaJce; North Park; John Bull Park, Orln GEORGIA. Chesapeake Beach—Chesapeake Park. staJr; Godfrey's Park, Chas. Godfrey. Peru—Boyd Park, J. A. Erwln. Cumberland—Narrows Park Pavilion, WM. Me- HoK*snl—Jennlson Electric Park, Chas. A. Atlanta—Ponce DeLeon Park, William Sharp; Richmond—Highland Park, C. L. Davl*. Cray. Pie**. Piedmont Park; Lakewood Park, T. M. Poole, Sellersburg—Glen Brook Casino, J. Mcil. Smith, Curtis Bay—Flood's Park. J. Flood; Flood's New HouehUn—Highland Park, J. H. Oakley. 57 E. Hunter St.; Washington Park (colored care Indiana Ry. Co. I'ark Theatre. W. I. Fitzgerald. Jax:ksvk—Wolf Lake Casino, Dean Scaboldt. people.) Torre Haute—Riverside Park, 1\ Stelnmen; Frederick—Athletic Park. SalajnizM—Casino Park. Balrd & Oaken. Augusta—Monte Sano Park Theatre, Geo. H. Lake View Park, J. C. Holden; Edward Hagerstown—Pen Mar Park, J. L. Crout. Lansing—Leadley's Park; Haslett Park; Waver- Conklln; Lake View Park, Geo. H. Conklln, Shayne, Chicago, booking agt. Ocean City—Casino, W. F. Thomas, care Chase's ly Park, Waverly Park Co., props., S. M. care Augusta Ry. Co. Vincennes—Electric Park, Ben 8. Kellogg; Lin- Theatre, Washington, D. C.; Trlmper's Thea- Stllson, St. Johns, Mich. Cedartown—The Summer Theatre, J. 0. Knight, coln Park, Vincennes Am. Co. tre, D. Trlmper. MarskaU—St. Mary's Lake, Mr. Crosby. Jr. Warsaw—Wlnona Lake. Monroe—Johnson's Island Park. G. J. Nabl. Columbus — Wlldwood Park. Mr. Reldhcad, Washington—Street Railway Park. MASSACHUSETTS. Muskegen—Lake Michigan Park. Muskegon Trac- Nortli Highlands, R. E. Reldhead. IOWA. Athol—Brookslde Park, W. D. Smith. tion 11 id Lighting Co.. props., W. R. Reynolds. Gainesville—Chattahoocbee Park, W. H. Blacky. Saginaw—Riverside Park. L. W. Richards; Jef- Macon—Crump's Park, Bruce Conquer. Attleboro—Talaqueqa Park, Joseph J. Flynn, agt. Arnold's Park—Arnold's Park, W. B. Arnold. Auburndale—Norumhega Park, C. Alberte. fers Tkeatre. Ramford & Marks. Rome—Mobley Park, City Electric Hy.t H. G. Boone—Whltcomb Park, O. J. Prescott. Fuller. Bellingham—Hoag Lake Park, H. M. Young. St. Joseph—Silver Beach, L. D. Wallace. Brighton—Brighton Park, C. E. Dayton. WiHinsocket, R. I. South Haven—Midway Park, Edward Payne; Savannah—Tlvoll Park; Thnnderboldt Park, Sa- Burlington—Ebner's Park, C. Ebner; Ferris Turhania Park, H. -B. Parker. vannah St. Ry. Co.; Tlbee Beach; Casino Park, Wheel Park; Madison Avenue Park, P. W. Berkshir*—Berkshire Park, Street Railway Co. L. R. Nash. Boston—Point of Pines, W. H. O'Nell; City •Boblen. Point Pavilion, W. H. O'Nell; Norumbega MINNESOTA. IDAHO. Cedar Rapids—Athletic Park, G. K. Barton. Clear Lake—Whltaker's Pleasure Pier, I. Whlt- Park, C. Alberte; Charles River Park; Cres- Eveleth—Bly Lake; MillecM Pavilion. " Boise—Riverside Park. aker, 302 B. 12th St., Kansas City, Ho. cent Park, W. H. O'Nell; Lexington Park; Fairn»m»—Band's Silver Lake Park. Davenport—Prospect Park; Scheutzen Park. South Boston Pavilion. Uinn«ap*lis—Interurban Park, 356 Temple Court; ILLINOIS. Des Moines—Ingersoll Park, F. Buchanan; Union Brockton—Highland Park, J. J. Flynn, aft. Lake Harriet. J. H. Eschman. Alton—Al Fresco Park, Vernon 0. Seaver, 86 Park, Union Electric Co. Bryantville—Mayflower Grove. St. Paul—Phalen Park, Jacob Barnet. les. and State St., Chicago; Rock Spring Park, J. T. Ft. Dodge—Oleson Park, M. J. Halre; Riverside Cambridge—Charles River Park, F. L. How*. mgr.; Wlldwood Park, Twin City Rapid Tran- Porter. Park. Dedham—Westwood Park, J. J. Flynn. sit Co., props., H. M. liarnet, mgr., Wm. J. Aurora—Rlvervlew Park, W. 0. Bralthwmlte, 178 Ft Madison—Ivanhoe Park, D. A. Morgan. Easthampton—Pleasant Park. HIeld gel mgr.; Como Park, Jacob Barnet. Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. Keokuk—Hubenger Park, A. S. Grenler; Casino Fall River—Mt. Hope Park; Lincoln Park, Isaac White Bear Lake—Wlldwood Park, W. J. Helld, Belleville—Fair Ground Park, Dr. W. Forgo; Theatre, A. S. Grenler. W. Phelps. Lake Shore Park; White Bear Beach. Hull's Park, J. L. Walrapp; Budwelser Gar- Muscatine—Citizens' Park, O. L. Slndaer. Fitchburg—Whalom Park, W. W. Sargeant. dens, Eilmond Soraghan; Garden Theatre, Sioux City—Riverside Park, B. L. Kirk, m*r. Gloucester—Long Beach, J J. Flynn, agt. MISSISSIPPI. Chas. Link. Spencer—Arnold Park. W. B. Arnold. Have/hill—Pines Park, J. J. Flynn, agt. Jacksra—Livingston Park, J. T. Ralford. Bloomington—Houghton Lake Park, M»tt Ko*- Waterloo—Sans Souci Park. R. J. Nlckols; Cedar Holyoke—Mountain Park, Robert Kane; Spring- Natchez—Concord Park, Natchez Am. Co., mgrs. sell. River Park, L. S. Coss; Red Cedar Park, Wm. dale I'ark. Scranton—Anderson Park, Pascagoula St. Ry. ft Cairo—Sportsman's Park, P. v. Scullln, mgr. Bwald; Borne Park Racing Asm. L. H. Lawrence—Glen Forest, B. ft N. St. Ry. O*., Power Co.. mgrs. Champaign—West End Park, M. Kussell, care mgrs., J. J. Klynn, mgr. of theatre. Vicksburg—Suburban Casino, Moies ft Irwln. Stevens. Lexington—Lexington Park and Zoo, J. T. Bo- Garrick Theatre, Chicago, 111. KANSAS. Chicago—The Chutes, W. H. Strlckler, 221 S. son. MISSOURI. Kedzle ave.; White City, Paul D. Howse, gen. Atchison—Forest Park, H. N. Siegfried. Lowell—Canoble Lake, Franklin Woodmen; Lake* ioplin—fit-ami Falls Park, Chas. E. Hodklns; mgr., 63 st. and Park ave.; Masonic Temple Baxter Springs—Reunion Park. C. B. Collins. view Theatre, J. J. Flynn; Wlllowdale Park. Olympic Park; Lyric Park, Chas. E. Hodklns. Roof Garden, J. J. Murdock; Sans Souct Park, Fort Scott.—Fern Lake Park, Hafer & Love. Lynnfield—Suntag Park. H. G. StowelL Kansas City—Forest Park, J. D. Hopkins, gen. L. H. Wolf. 273 Franklin St.; Hllllnirer's Leavenworth—Electric Park, Sparks-Fiske Am. Marblehead—Seaside Theatre. mgr., Geo. Selllnger, res. mgr.. Independence Garden; Manhattan Beach, J. W. Bush; Coli- Co., Century Bldg., Kansas City, Mo. Marlboro—Luke Chauncey, A. F. Wilton. ave. and Hardesty St.; Electric Park, Sam seum Garden, S. Spauldtng, 185 Adams it., Parsons—Glenwood Park, N. T. Anderson. Medford—Boulevard Theatre. J. W. Gorman; Benjamin*. Rlvervlew Park. Pittsburg—Forest Park, W. W. Bell. Combination Park, Hicks Brothers. Nevada—Lake Park Springs, J. A. Tyler. Decatur—Amusement Park. J. P. Given . Topeka—Vlnewood Park, F. G. Kelley, care To- Mendon—Lake Nlpunlc, W. L. Adams, tlllford. Sedalia—Sedulla Park. Oixon—Gedney's Park, Wm. C. Jones; Hlgftlns' peka Ry. Co.; Garfleld Park, H. E. Barnes. Nahant—Bath Point Relay House; Shay's Sum- SprinafleU—Doling Park and Family Theatre, Park, Henry 0. Biggins; Rock River Assembly Wellington—Hunters Park, C. E. Glaman. mer Theatre, J. J. Shay. Itokt. k.. Uoliug. Park. Adam A. Krape, Lena, 111. KENTUCKY. Nantasket Beach—Paragon Park, Geo. A. D«dl«. St. Jesevh—Sliver Beach, Drake ft Wallace; East St. Louis—Prlester's Park; Central Park; •Boston office, 15 State st. Krue Park. J. B. VonBrant; Lake Contrary Edgemont Park. P. Traband. Ashland—Cly(reside Park, N. S. Smith. Nantasket Point—Coney Island of the Bast, J*s- Park. B. B. Churchill; Crystal Park, Fred. Elgin—Trout Park, O. W. Cooke, 500 Colorado Bowling Green—Massey's Springs, J. Massey ft Jeffrys. Coma*, eare Crystal Theatre. nve., Chicago. Son; Chameleon Springs, Mr. Klnser; Chaly- New Bedford—Pope Beach. Jas. Smith; Marlni St. Lsvis—Hashagen's Park. Fred W. Hashagen, Galesburg—Summer Garden, Earl Cowan; High- beate Springs. Park. J. J. Shannon; Lincoln Park. I. W. •J3-25 Broadway, St. Louis; Bellevue Park; land Park. Dayton—Manhattan Bathing Beach. Phelps; Lakeside Park, Brockton, Middlemen Forwt Park Highlands, J. D. Hopkins; Letup's Highwood—Fort SherldaD Park, H. Charles Wil- Louisville—Woodland Grove, Billy Robinson, 814 & New Bedford St. Ry. Co. Park. J. «,. Wallrapp, mgr. thea.; West End son. E. Kentucky Bt.; Fountalne Ferry Park, Col. Newburyport—Plum Island, Citizens' HlfCtrU Hi'laVs. B. Williams; Grand Avenue Park, Inka—Rose Lake Park, J. J. Scboolfleld. John D. Hopkins; Jacob's Park, Summer Bro*.; St. Ry. Co., mgrs., J. J. Flynm, aft.; Balls- ll:ii*asKn Bros.; Ubrlg's Cave, McNeary Bros.; Juliet—Rock Run Park, L. Northern; Driving Hammer's Park, Casper Hammer; Phoenix Hill bury Beach, Haverhlll * Amesbury St. By., Suksrkai Park, F. W. Innes, mgr., 306 Carle- Park, H. Fisher. Park, W. Zable; Rlvervlew Park, OoL Lnm mgrs.; J. J. Flynn, agt. ton Bldg.; Delmar Garden, Delmar Garden Kankakee—Electric Park, C. W. Bnrrtll. box Simmons. North Adams—Hoosae Valley Park, W. F. Am. C*., props.; Maimlon's Park, Mannlon ;;:.<;. Ludlow—Lagoon, J. J. Weaver, W. B. Clark, Meade. i;r" . props., A. M. Cox, gen. bus. mgr.; Moline—Prospect Park, J. F. Laldner. msr. theatre. Orang*— Brookslde Park, Orange St. Ry. *•. i>ta»M- Park, Henry Gruen. Paris—Reservoir Park, H. Dollarhlde. Maysville— Electric Park. P«lm*r—Forest Lake Park, J. J. Flyu. igt. Waixesuaurg—Pertle Springs, J. H. Christopher. Peoria—Pfleter'* Palm Garden, 0. O. PBefer, Pittsl«ld—Berkshire Park, Berkshire Bt. By- Web* City—Lakeside Park. Southwestern Mia- 2000 North Adams «t.; Central Park, Al LOUISIANA. Co., m(rs., P. J. Casty, mgr. tkeatre; !••*- sourl R. R. Co., props., Al. R. Bascom. Fresco Beach, V. C. Seaver, 88 State «t., Crowl«y—Levy Park. toosne Pt k, Plttsfleld St. Ry. C*., J. I. Chicago 111.; Terminal Park; Poplar Beach Monro*—Summer Garden. A. S. Knhn. Flynn. agt MONTANA. Park, Fred P. Corning; SUne Hill Garden, T. Sew Orleans—City Park, Park Commissioner*; Plymouth—Mayflower rdove Park, Mairie* Butte—Columbia Gardens, G. Foreythe. Hill; Prospect Heights Park, W. 8. Nash; West End, Jas. J. Cochran; Athletic Park, Boom, N. Y. City, agt. Great Falls—Black Eagle Park, Great Fall* St. Sans Soncl Gardes, Will Nash. Southern Am. Co., props., Clias. E. Davl*, Revere—Revere Beach, B. T. White; Orescent Ry. Co. 27

Helena—Central Park, Mitchell -Broi., lea. ind Syracuse — Iron Pier Park, Tom ftfcAvor, mfr., mgrs. Doyle Bros., props.; Lake Side Park. J. L. Oarrolo, box 330; Elmwood Park, J. Dnnfe*; NEBRASKA. Lake Onondaga Park, M. S. Robinson; Electric Msnarcb Balloon and Amusement 60. Lincoln—Llac«ln Park, Walworth A Garden; Fairyland. Frank Melville. Omaha—Kraf's Park, W. W. OsU; Troy — Lagoon Island, J. F. Weber, prop, and 1896—BalRMn Farm, 172 Llppltt St., Providence, R. I.—1906 Hark: r»urtl«n,i Be*cb, J. A. mgr.. D. C. Davors, asst. mgr. 218 First National Bank; Wlrth Pain Sanies. Utioa — Summit Park, W. B. McCallnm; Cailno PROF. A. CHAS. HILLMAN. Manager Mr. Herman; Lake Uanawa, Wm. Byrne. Park. Frlti Band. Nlcht A-scoaalons with Paint's Fireworks. Cannon Ascensions. Day Ascensions. NEW HAMPSHIRE. NORTH CAROLINA. Bloyele, Double or Triple. AikeTille— Riverside Park, G. B. Clifton; Bi -c- Write far circular. Balloon Repairing made at Hliart notice Concord—Ccntoecook River Park, F. B. trlc Park. C. W. Rex. Dover—Central Park, New Banjoktr* Charlotte— McBeth Park, J. Rua. Smith. Co.. Raverhlll, Mass., J. J. I'ljaa. theator Ooldikore — Herman Park, city management. Gotf's Fails—Devonshire Park, UaacfcMter Trac- Gre«*s»oro — Llndley Park. The Pierce Amvisement Co. tion IV. HMUersonville — Picken's Park. OPENING APRIL lOih AT STATESVILLE, N. C. Hampton—Hampton Beach Oaalno. Raleigh— Pullen Park. Lake Massabenic—Lake Maaoabeeic Park. Washington — Riverside Park. Can place nothing more. Regards to those that have written. Manchester—ri«e laland Park; Lak* Park, ]. A. L. PIERCE. General Manager. Brodle Sialth and JM. Flynn. Wilmington — Wrlgbtsvllle Beach Casino, S. A. Pennacook—Contookcook Park. Sen loss. Salem—Canoble Lake Park, New Hnnpdilrr OHIO. Traction Co., Haverhlll, Mass.. J. W. Uer Alliance — Lake Park. B. R. Merrell. February 27. Sensational - Oriental - Acrobatic - Performers man. theatre. Akren— Lake Side Park, H. A. Hawn; Spring- Now BiCkiRg (or field Lake Park, John B. Hill; Uermanla Park, Sit Hassan Ben All's NEW JERSEY. Chas. Koth; Silver Lake Park, Will Lodge. Taizoinin Troupe Bucyrus —Seccaln m Park. And the 5 Whirlwind) of Smaer Seaons Atlantic City—Forteseue Theatre, Jamei It. Cambridge —Sumuie r Park, H. B. Marston. the Desert. 49 W. 28th It.. N T. Cltf O'Brien; Tllvou's Steepleehaae Plar; Dcjle'i Cant*n — Meyers' Lake Park. T. K. Albaufh. Pavilion Theatre. Frank CinliLe; Ommm H»t, Celina — Cclina Park. Harry D'Esta; Savoy Theatn, Bn^e? IL Ceylon — Ruggles' Beach, C. S. Rugglei. Beaver Falls—Junction Park, Gaylord Thompson, Mo«re: Heintz's Pier; American Garden; Chillicothe — Electric Park. mgr., Frank Melville, New York, booking For Parks, CarRtalt and Fairs Virginia Beach; Young's Pier, J. L. Young Cincinnati — Relchrath's Park, Frank Relchrath; agent. GET A prop.. J. A. Wlllard. gen. dlr., Harry D'Esta. IClktvood Park, Gus Relag; Krollman's Garden; Berwick—Fairchild's Park. 0. A. Rblnard. theat. rep.: Steel Pier, Mr. Rothwell; Audi- Chester Park. I. M. Martin; Zoological Garden. Berwindale—Marlposa Park, A. L. Pierce. CCHDERMAN PLEASURE WHEEL torium Pier, Geo. Tllyou. S. A. Stepban, mgr., Cincinnati Zoological Co., Bradford—Clarksdale Park, Beaver Valley Trac- Bridgeton—Tumbling Dam Park, H. D. Tyl«t. props.: Queen City Bathing Beach, W. IP. tion Co. Bnmwick—Riverside Park. Kroger; Coney Island, Will S. Heck; Woods- Brighton—Junction Park, Beaver Valley Trac- Camden—Electric Park, M. W. Taylor; Wood- dale Island Park, Frank Wltte, 30 B. tion Co. lynne Park, J. M. Wiener, 2833 Columbia Eighth St.; Lagoon, J. J. Weaver, W. B. Butler—Alameda Park, P. Melville, booking ave.. Philadelphia. Clark, mgr. theatre. Ludlow. Ky.; Monarch nigr.. New York City, W. H. Pape, supt., T. Caps May—Srwell's Point. M. Rudy Heller. Park, Frank Krlpper; Dreamland Park, Rob- Kersbaw, res. mgr. Elizabeth Breldt's Park P. J McGurn, 600 ert F. Walters. 1431 Union Trust Bldg., Holt- Cambridge Springs—Hotel Rider Summer Theatre Pearl st. grewe Summer Garden, Westwood, Frank Carlisle—Cave Hill Park. Fords—Old Homestead Park, Lester J. Under- Young. Chambersburg—Wolf Lake Park. bill. Cleveland — Garden Theatre, C. Lamarche; Man- Charleroi—KMora Park, T. P. Sloan. Gloucester—Empire Pavilion, J. B. O'Brien. hattan Beach. O. R. Goodyear, sec. and gen. Center Square—Central Park, Will C. Sites. Keyport—Broadway Park. mgr., B. L. Rice, asst. mgr.; Halnorth's Gar- Chestnut Hill—White Marsh Valley Park, Prof. Little Falls—Ryle Park. Bdw. Barlon. dens; Scenic Park. Frank P. Spellman; Enclld Lingerman's Palace of Amusement. Long Branch—Pleasure Bay Theatre, F. E. Al- Beach Park, Humphrey Co.; Forest City Park. Clearneld—Clearfleld Park, R. H. Shaw. nnurli. Humphrey Co.; Cbippewa Lake Park, W. A Conneaut Lake—Exposition Park. C. P. Kepler, Millvile—Union Lake Park, H. L. Tyler. L. E. R. R., John ivlngsborough; Euclid Gar- Mir, Carnegie Bldg., Plttsburg. Newark—Greater Electric Park. C. A. Dnnlap; den Theatre, Max Faethenhauer; Luna Park, Easton—Oakland Park, J. O. Honecker; Island Roseville Park; Olympic Park, Hans Wevers, Frederick Inpersoll, nifrr. Park, Eastern Transit Co.; Busbklll Park, cure Colosseum. Milton Aborn. hooking agent, Columbas — Scliaefer's Garden Theatre, Frank Northampton Traction Co., props., Tom Hay, V V.: Fairyland. Frank Melville. Sclmefer: Columbus Zoo Co., Wm. Elbrlght; mgr. New Brunswick—Riverside Park, Brunswick Collins' Garden, Phil Collins; Olentangy Park Erie—Grove House Park. Four-Mile Creek, H. Traction Co. and Zoo. J. W. Dusenbury; Indlanola Park; T. Foster; Waldameer Park, Thos Maloney, Orange— Hljjfaland Park. W. M. Miller. Glenmary Park, A. L. Neereamer, care C. D. nigr., F. Melville, New York, booking agt. Pateison—Idlewild Park, E. Atherton. 27 Fair & M. Ry. Johnstown—Roxbury Park, Dr. M. C. Kohler, Address J. (I. Conderman for dates. Troy. Penot). st.: t'assnlc Palls Park, H. Rouclere; Olympic Conneaut — Lake View Park, Hayward Estate. sec.; Valley Park, S. P. Zimmerman, Jordan Park; Fairyland, .rank Melville. Cuyahoga Falls — Silver Lake Park, Wm. R. Bldg. For sale by W. R. CONDERMAN, Perth Amboy—Old Homestead E'ark, L. J. Dn- Lodge. Lancaster—Rocky Springs Park, B. B. Griffiths, Idora Park. E. Stanley; Avon Park, Jos. Olcott—Olcott Beach, International Traction Co. W. Wess. RHODE ISLAND. IMPROVED H. C. Ferrln. Zanesville —Gan t Park, M. S. Gaunder. Newport—Freebody Park, M. R. Sheedy, Chaa, THE Merry-Go - Round. Oleon—Rlverburst Park, C. C. Morlan. OKLAHOMA TERRITORY K Cook, am. mgr.; Eaton's Beach. Oneida—Sylvan Beach M. Cavana; Cltliens' Providence—lloydon Heights, Chas. C. Ames, 212 DUk4ABL.K. Park. J. P. Loughlln. Union St.; Chestnut Grove Park, Chas. A. ATTRACTIVE. Fainted Post—Bronson Park. Potter, 86 Weybosset St.; Roger Williams Peekskill—Sbady Lake Park. E. B. Hlrsch. Park. R. A. Harrington; Narrangansett Park, PROFITABLE. Foughkeepsie—Upton Lake Park. . A H. Moore; Crescent Park, F. W. Dexter, Rochester—Ontario Beach Park: Glen Haven, B. OREGON. box 700; Rocky Point Excursion Ground*. K. STRIKING MACHINES. DOLL RACKS F. Wilson, 867 State St.; Fairyland, Frank A. Harrington. AMUSEMENT OUTFITTERS Melville. Portland— Fir Grove. Leonder Bros.; Shields' Woonsock»t—Uoag Park, Maurice Boom. Rye—Rye Beach Park, J. J. Schulthoser, Ma- Park, Edw. Shields; Hawthorne Springs Park. HERSCHELL-SP1L.LMAN CO.. maroneck, N. Y. St. Ry. Park. PENNSYLVANIA. SOUTH CAROLINA. 78 Sweeney St. - North TonsiwamU, N. Y. Salamanca—Island Park, J. J. Inman. Saratoga Springs—Congress Spring Park; Gem Allentown — Central Park, M. Rudy Heller, Charleston—Isle of Palms, Jake Wells; Chlcora Concert Garden, G. H. Hefrerman. prop... W. Keith's Chestnut Street Theatre Bldg., 1'iiila.; Park Colin, booking agt.; Kayderoes Park. Dorney's Park, F. S. Kinsley; RltUrsvllle Columbia—Hyatt Park, P. I. Wells; Casino, B I C K ETT Schenectady—Brandywlne Park. F. W. DeVo«. Park; Manhattan Park; Willow Grove Park. Smlthdell & Brown; Ban Claire Park, Co- Seneca Falls—Cayuga Park, W. C. Gray. Altoona — Lakemont Park, American Street Ry. lumbia St. Ry. Co.; Rldgewood Park, FA Ml I L. Y Staten laland—Midland Beach Theatre, A. Her- Co., owners, S. S. Crane, gen. mgr.; Wopsono- TENNESSEE. Have some open time In April, May, Jane and nock Park (near Altoona), Wopsononock Park genhan. Bristol—Clifton Park, Oliver Taylor; Fairmont later. Address Sylvan Beach—Sylvan Beach Midway Park, Dr. and Hotel Co., 713 Drexel Bldg., Philadelphia, WM. E. BtOKETT St. Pat«r»burtf. Fin M. Cavana Pa Park. of the Above Parks are Booked by FRAMK MELVILLE, Amusament Dorrtracttr, UniokerbMkBr Iheatrc BttiMlng.J4t2 Brertway, li. Y. C. Mention "The. Billboard" when answering cub. Mention "The Billboard" when answering ad*. Mention "The BOUxxird" when, aiuxering odg. JlftnMea "Ife MS&oari6 «( 28. Trie Billboard

Park, Jake Wells; Chlmborazo Park, H. H. Hampton—Franklin Co. Fair. Sept. 12-15. J. Bold Medal Hartzell, 2026 E Main St.; Reservolre Park. .W. CummlnRS, sec. 200 PER CENT. PROFIT TO AGENTS Jake Wells; Forest Hill Park, Jake Wells. Harlan—Shelby Co. Fair. Sept 12-iu. L. H. The Handy Fruit and Ve*etBJ>l»iSllcer. Special mgr., H. H. Hartzell. sec. and treas.; Seven Pirknrd, sec, la the most Interesting kitchen utensil ever Invented. Pine Park, Jake Wells; Westhampton Park, Huiulxildt—Huinboldt Co. Fair. Sept. 12-15. It slices every kind of fruit or vegetable Into an Infi- Jake Wells. John Cunningham, sec. nite variety of unique and fancy daafgns. without Roanoke—Mountain Park Casino, Harry Bern- Independence—Buchanan Co. Fair. Sept. 11-15. waste, making an entirely new. novel and delicious stein; Crystal Springs Park, H. M. Darnell, Cluis. L. King. sec. product. mgr. .Marlon—Inter-Slate Fair. Aug. 21-25. E. E. It Is Invaluable for making delicate salads, garn- Staunton—Highland Park. J. E. Byrd. Parsons, see. Ishlngs. etc. Makes JULIENNES ten times aa fast Virginia Beach—Seaside Resort, J. H. Living- Mareiij,'o—Iowa Co. Fair. Aug. 22-24. C. C. as by the ordinary method, and la the only utensil ston, Norfolk, Va. Clements, sec. tbat win produce Milton—Milton I'ist. Fair. Aug. 29-Sept. 1. D. LATTICE POTATOES. WASHINGTON. A. Miller, sec. Is extremely simple to operate and Seattle—Leschl Pavilion, Seattle Electric Co.; Missouri Valley—Harrison Co. Fair. Oct. 2-5.sells rapidly wherever shown. Anyone Miniature Railroad Co. Madison Park. W. II. Wlthrow. sec. can uae It. Every lady who sees It Spokane—Cour D'Alene Lake Resort, Al. Klrch- P. Hancock, sec. buys It. Agents dropping everything Grand Prize and Gold Medal ner, box 661; Natatorlum Park. -Nevada—story Co. Fair. Dates not set. T. P. else to secure our agency. Several at the ST. LOUIS WORLD'S FAIR FOR Worsley. sec. agents average five grosa per week. MINIATURE RAILWAYS FOR AMUSE- WEST VIRGINIA. Pella—Lake Prairie Fair. Oct. 3-6. Chas.Circulars with your name and address free. The most profitable article ever MENTS AND PRACTICAL PURPOSES Belva—'Beach Glen. Porter, sec. Rock Valley—Rock Valley Fair. Sept. 5-7. handled by streetmen. We are CAGNEY LOCOMOTIVE WORKS Charleston—Electric Park, F. Wilson, Norfolk, Dennis Scanlan, sec. sole manufacturers under pat- SEND FOR CATALOGUE Va. ents. Sample postpaid 30 cts. Chester—Rock Springs Park, J. H. Maxwell. Sac City—Sac Co. Fair. Aug. 1518. S. M. Postal us for catalogue of pat- Fairmont—Traction Park, A. J. Ruckman. Lewis, sec. ent household specialties. Huntington—Cly Beside Park, J. R. Galllck; Strawberry Point—Strawberry Point Dist. Fair. Caniden Park, Camden Inter-state Traction Aug. 29-Sept. 1. O. C. Gladwln. sec. HANDY THINGS CO.. WIDE - AWAKE Toledo—Tama Co. Fair. Sept. 28-20. A. G. Co. .Smith, sec. 69 Howe St., MEN GET PARTICULARS OF OUR Parkersburg—Terrapin Park. C. H. Shattuck. Wheeling—Wheeling Park. Wheeling Park Assn.. Vlnton—Benton Co. Fair. Sept. 13-15. Arad props.. C. Hlrsch. mgr.; Park Casino, C. Thompson, sec. Hlrfch; Mozart Park; Luna Park, Wheeling West Point—West Point Dist. Fair. Aug. 29-31. Jno. Walljasper, sec. POPCORN CRISP MACHINES Am. Co. West Union—Fayette Co. Fair. Sept. 5-8. H. A sun- moneymaker tbe mar round, r'roflts WISCONSIN. Winterset—Madison Co. Fair. Sept. 5-8. T. J. large and permanent. Easily laarned by In- experienced persons. We ar-i the only orig- Dartford—Terrace Park. Hudson, sec. inators, and sell the only successful process Green Bay—Hagemeister Park, G. A. Walter; MAINE. and machines. Street Hallway Park. Union—North Knox Fair. Sept. 26-28. E. E. Janesville—Electric Park, Clarence Bnrdlck. Thurston. pres.; H. L. Grlunell, treas.; Geo. Kenosha—Central Park, Peter Steinbeck. C. Hawes, sec. W. Z LONG, Springfield, Ohio, Lake Moncna—Park. MICHIGAN. i CANES and WHIPS Madison—Lake Park, Prof. P. W. Kehl. Marinette—Lakeside Park, L. J. White. Midland—Midland Co. Fair. Sept. 12-15. H. L. Milwaukee—Pabst » ark. Philadelphia Tobog- Falrchild, sec. Toy Whips and Walking Canes. gan Co.. les.: Schlltz Park, Geo. Scbubert; MINNESOTA. WElDONWIUIAMS&tICK Blatz I'ark; Pabst White fish Bay Resort, H. D. C. RICKETTS f- TWO COLOR'' 1 . Keuopa; Wonderland, T. G. Whaling. West Preston—Fillmore Co. Fair. Sept. 19-22. Frank End Park, M. Slianly, 459 Van Bliren at. J. Ibach, sec. 50 Ann street, NEW YORK. Onhkosh—Electric Park, E. E. Downs. MONTANA. Largest Manufacturers In United States. Shoboygin—Lake View Park, Lake View Beach Biwetnan—Inter-State Fair. Aug. 29-Sept. 1. KSTABLI8HED 1866. TICKETS and Amusement Co. Cf\ Of c II I T u » r» l./• Justin M. Smith, sec. Catalogue furnished on application. ^ U t< i 3 MI i [1, A H H , CANADA. NEW MEXICO. Uoswell—Roswell Fair. Dates not set. Luslus Brantford—Agricultural Park and Sherman Thea- Dills, sec. tre, I . C. Johnson; Mohawk Park; Grand Val RESURRECTION PLANTS ley Park, Frank P. Haven. OHIO. Bridgeport—Riverside Park, Berlin & Waterloo Ulanehester—Clinton Co. Fair. Aug. 22-26. J. — AND- SOUVENIR NOVELTIES St. Ity., Ltd., -Berlin. Ont. R. Hoss. pres.; E. Goodwin, treas.; Miner For Resort. Exposition. Fair and Holiday Gait—hulewyld Park; Casino Summer Park, J. Swan, sec. trade. Makers of PEA ICI, POK U Illi:- D. Eagen and Geo. Phillips; Gait Park. PENNSYLVANIA. MEXICAN CUT COIN JEWELRY \» ouii |,;us. AMERICAN PEARL MKG. Gananoque—Lake Ontario Park, D. P. Branlgan, We ar« Headquarters for them. CO.. 34, Nortd Third ft.. P'>it,Ar,wr,i>nn. Pv mgr., McMahon & Dee, am. mgrs. StrondsburK—Monroe Co. Fair. Aug. 29-Sept. 1. Hamilton—Sherman Park, W. B. Sherman; Nona J. S. WIIIIaniK, pres.; O. F. Phillips, treas.; Park, J. G. Appleton. F. B. Overllcld, sec.. East Stroudsburg. ROSS CURIO CO.. Chattanooga—Olympla Park. J. A. I):ikln; Oxley Kingston—Long Island Beach; Lake Ontario, D. Huntingdon — Huntingdon Co. Fair. Sept. 5-8. 7,uo. B. Branigan. mgr., McMahon & Dee, am. L. R. Leister, pres.; H. D. Relners. treas.; LAREDO, TEXAS. Jackson—Highland Park, Jackson & Surburban mere.; Long Island Park, J. J. Brophy. Iltt^'o Mayer, sec. St. Itallway Co. London—Sprlngbank Park, C. E. A. Carr; (On th* MAv Border.) Knoxville—Clillhowe Pnrk. E. R. Roberta; Mag- yueen's Park; Baseball Pa .. nolia I'ark. E It. Roberts. Montmorency—Montmorency Falls, J. W. Baker. Memphis—East End Park. A. B. Morrison. Montreal—Riverside Park, Max Bachman, mgr., Nashville—Glendale 1'urk, Y. C. Alley, care Al. E. Reed. am. mgr.; Sohmer Park, Le- ...Machines, Like New... Nashville By. vlitne & Lajole; Victor Rink. List of Fairs Roulette, *12K; Duplexes, $70; Twentieth Ce«- turles, $70; Chlcagoes, $55; Dewerp, $50; Owl* TEXAS. Ottowa—I!rittiiniiia-on-the-Bay, J. B. Hutche- $18; Judges. $20; Lifters, $10. All lat. pat**n: son. snpt. St. Ry. ARKANSAS. Austin—Walter's I'ark; Hyde Park, J. A. Mil- Owen Sound—KliiK's Royal Park. J. W. Welsh. genuine Mills make. We have oth<*~ '»r^ihiH ler, mgr. tlieat. Quebec—Exposition Park. P. P. Legare. Rogers—Arkansas State Fair. Sept. 28-28. J. also. ADVANCE CYCLE AND MACEiJE CO.. Bryan—Kernel's Park. St. John—Rockwnod Park. Rlvervlew Park and W. Walker, pres.; Jno. E. Falker, treas.; A. (15 E. VifMnii St., Columbus, Ohio. Dallas—Oak Lawn Park; Cycle Park and Thea- Seaside Park, St. Ry. Co. M. Buckley, sec. tre, C. H. McAdams. St. Thomas—Pinafore Lake Park, Geo. Stacey, CALIFORNIA. Denison—Woodlake Casino. box 372. El Paso—Washington Park, Fred C. Lemly; Colusa—National Trotting Fair. Dates not set. Have you seen Toronto—Hanlan's Park, M. Dee, am. mgr., L. W. R. Merrill, pres.; Tennant Harrington, Sans SoucI I'ark. G. W. Dalley. prop. Solomon, mgr.; Island I'ark; Munroe Park. Ft. Worth—Gruenewald's Park. F. C. Gruene- treas.; Jas. \V. Scogglns, sec. Win. Banks. Tulare City—Tulare Fair. Dates not set. H. wald; Herman I'ark, Julius lieothe; Tyler's Winnipeg—Exposition Park; Sherman's Garden, this Lively Little JAP Lake. Whaley, pres.; W. T. Ingtnerson, sec. W. II. Sherman; Elm Park; River Park, U. P. COLORADO. He proved a fast seller Gatesville—Confederate Park. W. D. Johnson. Hammerton, mgr.; T. H. Norrls, am. mgr. on the Pike. Houston—Highland Park, F. M. Bishop; Magno- Woodstock—Falrmount Park. Grand Junction—Mesa Co. Pair. Sept. 18-22. lln Park. T. D. C'asey. W. P. Ela. pres.; M. M. Shares, treas.; C. Headquarters for Walking Canes Laredo—Lnmn Vista Park. Chas. Ross, box P. D. Fisher, sec. La Porte—Crescent Park (colored people only), Pueblo—Colorado State Fair. Sept. 11-15. J. To; Whips and Streetmen's Noveitlts E. II. Williams; Sylvan Beach, owned by E. Topping, pres.; Thos. H. Devlne, treas.; Try our Japarese Crook. Gulf Coast Kesort Co.. 012 Fannin St., Hous- New Fairs. Thos. R. Hoffmlre, sec. Send for Catalogue to ton. Tex., II. M. Ilolleman. booking agt. CONNECTICUT. Midway between Temple and Helton—Amuse- I. EISENSTEIN, - 44 Ann St.; N.Y. City. ment Park. H. A. Stewart. Danbury—Dnnbury Fair. Oct. 3-7. Samuel T. INDIANA. Bundle, pres.; Jno. W. Balon, treas.; G. W. Mineral Wells—Vichy Summer Theatre. Crown Point—Lake Co. Fair. Aug. 29-Sept. 1. Paris—Warliek Park, Eastline Theatre, Paris Rundle, sec, J. A. Beattle, pres.; Fred Wheeler, sec. Lynie—Lyme Grange Fair. Dates not set. Wm. LAUGHING GALLERIES Transit Co. P.nnrhon—Rourt>on Fair. Oct. 1013. G. D. Port Lavaca—Port Lavaca Pier and Casino, Marvin, pres., Hamburg; H. B. Slsson treas.. AND Harry Redan, care Industrial Dept., 8. P. Etlinger, pres.; II. F. Bowman, treas.; B. W. Hamburg; J. W. Stark, sec. Ry.. Houston, Tex. Parks, sec. Rockvllle—Rockvllle Fair. Sept. 26-28. Andrew San Antonio—.Ninth's Concert Garden and Pa- IOWA. KlnitslMtry, pres.; F. A. Randall, treas; H. House cf vilion, Wm. Muth; Electric Summer Theatre, Lyons—Clinton I>lst. Fair. Sept. 19-22. Jno. I). Noble, sec. Sidney II. Wets, care Grand Opera House. L. Wilson, pres.. Alinont: Fred Rixon, treas., Wllllnmuntlc—Horseshoe Park Fair. Sept. 10-21. Troubles Sea-Brook-on-The-Bay—Gulf Coast Resort Co. Clinton; J. B. Aherns, sec. Chas. A. Gatis, pres.; Fred A. Sanderson, treas.; T. R. Sadd. sec. For PAKKS, 207 Main St., Houston, Tex. KANSAS. Eeabor —Palnis' Pnrk, owner and booked by GEORGIA. I AIICS. Riley—Itiley Co. Fair. Aug. 20-Sept. 1. Jno. < AHMVALS, Oul' Coast Resort Co.. 207 Main St.. Houston, Atlanta—Georgia State Fair. Oct. 0-21. Frank Tex. W Cone, sec. Ml .Tl.Til.;It KENTUCKY. ^N'eldon, sec. HKSOKTS. Texarkana—Ohio Springs Park, Texarkana Elec- Calhoun—Gordon Co. Fair. Oct. 29. J. T. Me- tric St. Ry Co. Harrodsburg—Mercer Co. Fair. Aug. 8-11. W. Vey. sec. \\i-ltu for Prices. Waco—West End Summer Theatre, Jake I. AliiTl. see. Chlckamauga—Northwest Georsla Fair. Oct. Schwartz. Henderson—Tri-l'o. Fair and Races. Sept. 20-30. 8-7. T. W. Lee, pres.; M. C. Bjnds, treas.; -l.ii'..]' /imbro, sec. E. H. Wyatt. sec. J. E. Cahill UTAH. RiirlMini'vllli—Knox Co. Fair. Jno. G. Matthews, Dalton—Fourth Annual Fair. Oct. 16-20. Frank Ogden—Glenwood Park, C. H. Klrchner. U. Baruer, treas.; W. W. Tlnsley, T. Reynolds, pres. Construction Co Castilla—Castllla Hot Springs, J. Meyers. Douglas—Coffee Co. Fair. Dates not set. J. ?.">4 'JtTnuin Stivrt Salt Lake City—Lagoon Park, J. Bergerman; ILLINOIS. J. Rogers, mgr. lt:ilf iiii<»-<-. Till. Salt Palace Meyers; Saltalr Beach; Colder's Kciuallty—flnllatln Co. Fair. Sept. 19-22. Dr. Macon—Georgia Farmers' Fair. Oct. 24-Nov. Park. Max A. Peters; Utahna Park, W. R. L. W. Gorden. pres.; Chas. Stein, sec. 3. Eugene Anderson, sec. Gourley. IOWA— IDAHO. Charleston—Coles Co. Fair. Aug. 20-Sept 1. A. J. Craig, pres.; T. T. Shoemaker, treas.; W. VERMONT. Allison—Butler Co. Fair. Aug. 23 25. L. J. Boise—Inter-Mountain Fair. Dates not set Jas. Rogers, eec. O. Glaser. sec. Bellows Falls—Barber Park. C. H. Copley, care A. Pinney. pres.; E. H. Plowhead, treas.; Clinton—DeWltt Co. Fair. Aug. 1-4. Jno. Bellows Falls & Saxtons Rlv. St. Ry. Co. Algima— Kossulh Co. Fair. Sept. 12-15. T. H. W. F. Dolan. sec. Wadsworth, sec. Fuller, pres.; S. T. Newell, treas.; Hugh 8 Barre—Granite City Park; Castle Park Theatre, Caldwell—Canyon Co. Fair. Dates not «et. D. Maglll, sec. J. D. Ossola. Alta—IHiena Vista Co. Fair. Aug. 22-25. C. D. Campbell, pres.; W. R. Sebree, treas.; J. E. Cameron, sec. Delavan—Tazewell Co. Fair. Aug. 29-Sept. 1. VIRGINIA. Audnbon—Audobon Co. Fair. Sept. 5-8. C. B. B. Gowen. sec. J. W. Crabb, pres.; J. T. Culbertson, treas.; Lewlston—Lewlston-Clarkston Fnlr. Oct. lfi-21. J. O. Jones, sec. Buckroe Beach—Casino. J. V. Blackford . Brenlman, sec. G. H. Hester, pres.; Jno. T. Ray, treas.; Chris Avoca—I'ottawattamle Co. Fair. Sept. 19-22. Falrbury—Falrliury Union Fair. Sept. 4-8. J. Danville—Reservoir Park Casino, J. Wells, sole F. Osmers, sec. W. McDowell, pres.; T. S. O. McDowell. mgr., A. Jenkins, bus. mKr. Wm. Thles, see. ILLINOIS. Bedford—Taylor Co. Fair. Sept. 12-15. C. C. treas.; F. F. Brylda. sec. Fair Oaks—Fulton Park, Fulton Park Amuse- Aledo—Mercer Co. Fair. Sept. 19-22. B. Lee,FalrOeld—Wayne Co. Fair. Aug. 2D-Sept. 2. ment Assn. Dowlln, sec. •Britt—Hancock Co. Fair. Sept. 5-7. Jake Rohr- pres.; W. D. Emerson, sec. B. F. Leininger, pres.; Harry L. Lelnfnger, Hampton—Buckroe Beach Park, J. V. Blckford, Belvldere—Boone Co. Fair. Sept. 5-8. Jno. trens.; Chas. F. Leininger, sec. box 2!)3. bacli, sec. Central City—Wapsle Valley Fair. Sept. 12-15. Hannah, pres.; Wm. G. Greenlee, treas.; M. Guthrle—ARrl. Fair. Oct. 30-Nor. 4. Lynchburg—Rlvermont Park Casino, Jake Wells, Jollet—Will Co. Fair. Sept. 11-15. A. Rnland, sole ingr.. A. Jenkins, bos. mgr.; City Park E E Henderson, sec. D. Perkins, sec. Clinton—Clinton Dist. Fair. Sept. 1922. J. B. Bushnell—Bushnell Fair. Aug. 8-11. Geo. D. pres.; R. T. Kelly, treas.; Thos J. Kelly, see. and Zoo. E. C. Hammers. Joslln—Rock Island Co. Fair. Sept. 12-15. Wm. Newport News—Warwick Casino, G. F. Adams. Aherns, sec., Lyons. Bell, pres.; J. S. Nunnemake, treas.; J. F Forest City—Wlnnebago Co. Fair. Oct. 8-5. J. Johnson, sec. Filbert, pres.; Jno. Shafer, treas.. Port Byron; Norfolk—lluckroe Park Casino, C. W. Rex; I1. J. Whlteslde. sec. Ocean Midway, J. H. Livingston, 211 Citizens' A. Peters, sec. Cambridge—Henry Co. Fair. Aug. 21 25. L. J Grlnnell—Poweshlek Central Fair. Sept. 5-7. I. Wilkinson, pres.; Henry White, treas.; Thee. Kankakee—Agrl. Fair. Sept. 4-8. T. C. Scno- Bank Bldg.; Pine Beach, J. H. Livingston, berg. pres., Union Hill; W. J. Brock, treas.; box 708. S. Bailey, sec. Boltensteln, sec. Grundy Centre—Grnndy Co. Fair. Sept. 12-14. Carllnvllle—Macoupln Co. Fair. Oct. 10-13. S. Len Small, sec. Ocean View—Ocean View Casino, C. W. Wells. Knoxvllle—Knox Co. Fair. Sept. B-8. G. ft. Petersburg—Ferndale Park, Virginia Passenger E. G. Ensminger, sec. T. Carmody, pres.. Nllwood; A. M. Bering, Decorah—Wlnneshlek Co. Fair. Sept. 5-8. II. treas.; Geo J. Castle, sec. Lacy. pres.. Gllson; Robt. Collins, treas.; R. & Power Co., Jno. E. Horvell. W. Sweeney, sec., Galesburg. Portsmouth—Columbia Park. L. Collen, sec. Carml—Carml Fair. 8ept._50. J. J. Dalt.ste. Richmond—Broad Street Park; Main Street LeRoy—LeRoy Fair. Aujr. 22-25. John Bare- Fair Bilttnn«. *t I .1!.. ftilttnn Cn Convention Buttons, St. Louis Button Co. more, pres.: E. D. .e, sec. Park; Athletic Park; West End Electric Park, Llbertyvllle—Lake Co. Fair. Sept. S-8. H. J. H. H Hartzell, iu26 E. Main St.; paslno Tiie 55

MANAGERS OF SUMMER PARKS, ATTENTION 'I i . Goo. Clancy Offers tbe Droll Comedian GUTS, HALFTONE and LINE IM VET Aid His Gimpaoy of10 Squan Inches or Smaller Delivered Prepaid E « H C. 3fl Se||Ct|d Ar1jsts

In the Eitirdy// 75cts or 50cts Niw PrriuetioR each If six or of the more ara For Sale Mllkllc^THE MAN BEHIND" ordered at once Bright Music, Pretty Girls and a Host of CloTor Comedians. Have some good Open Time Billpostlng Piano in Binghamton and after May 1, Address all rumznuBlcations to Mr. <»eo« Clancy, Continental Hotel, Chicago Lestershire, N. Y., doing a good busi- CASH WITH ness. Or I will take a partner who ORDER. must be a billposter. Don't write Wanted ...... Wanted unless you have money and experience. AIL SCHEMES Address all letters to — FOR THE... UP T8 120 GEO. GASTNER, LINE. (SOLE OWNER) A, C,Bauscher Big United Shows Lartrer sizes and finer sen-en Halftones on COPPER at proportionate prices. Service day 221 Montgomery St., - SYRACUSE, NY. A FEW MORE SHOWS, i>5 percent. Concessions of all kinds Ten Dollars- and night. Write for circulars and send photos per week for the K. of P. Big Fret Street Fair, on the streets, Houston, NEWSPAPER PROCESS ENIRAVER, Miss., April 10-15; K of P. Big Free Street Fair, on the streets, Okolona, P. O. Box 815, Philadelphia. Pa., U. S. A- Miss., April 17-22. Address all letters to A. C. BAUSCHER. A Great Helper The Bllhorn Tel- For Sale escope Organ Is a Wanted. „. marvel. It re ONE EDISON UNIVERSAL MACHINE with Wanted quires but two take up; 1000 tret gold fllnu, every film as moments to open rood as new; 4 pair lens for long and short or close It. It Is distance use; two reels, 1 adjustable rheostat, worth ten times rods for film sack, two sets of song slides, 1 the price to any •et of Mc-Kinlrv funeral slides, 20 fine plasten MuslcalComedy, Concert Troupe or Traveling Sing- and serpentine slides, gas gauge, gas tools, ers. Net price only riS. (30 and M5 Bend for cata- calcium burner, electric burner, patent cut for logue. BILHORK BROS., 56 5th Ave., Chicago. •witch wire and tools, 18 foot screen. This Vaudeville Performers machine Is 1904 model, good as new; every- thing In outfit good as new; used very little. In all branchea. Books op«n May 22d. Dates all open to October 1st. Write HOROSCOPES: Will ship C. 0. D. with small deposit. Here Is a bargain and a chance to go In the business. at once. Also PIANO PLAYER to play in orchestra. Shooting Gallery, Future Wife or Husband photos, visible and Price. $125. Address the old reliable, JOS. Cane Rack and Baby Rack privileges to let. iriTlsablf. $5.00. 1000; samples lOcts. No C.O.D. OANDIOTO. 840 Jefferson St., Lexington, Ky. Le DOUX, Printer, Frank Schaef er, Prop., - - South Columbus, Ohio. 1253 Myrtle Av«., - BROOKLYN, H.Y. for 3 FINE I AR(.I. SIZE WANTED U/antoH COOK & BARRETT'S WANTED SHETLAND STALLIONS Position with some good show. We have Edi- son Moving Picture Machine, consisting of ndlllCU COMBINED SHOWS Kor Breeding Purposes; tfive lowest cash price •tereoptlcon and moving lens. Have gas mak- Address J. R. RODDY, Few more srood Performers (especially Brother Act); good Aerial Team. Clowns and Calliope 5729 Rosalie St., - CHICAGO, ILL. ing outfit. Want to joint good show. We are Player. Address 8CHILLEH BROS.. Lancaster, Mo. Also want Musician* for White Band. experienced, been on road two years. Address O. Address GEO. ATTEBEKU. Lancaster. Mo. State lowest salary—no time to dicker; all of Tins SMALL ADVERTISMENT is like the sting S. RICHARDS, 11 8th St.. Grand Rapids. Mich. above must be ready to join on receipt of wire. Want Worklngmen In all departments. of a Bumble Bee-It has something sensational Canvasmen address CHAS. RHODES, Lancaster. Mo. alxrat it. It tells you about the new heart stirring coon song— Brush Handls Curved MY HONEY BABE IN DIXIE lilnitrvl Bluffer!, coon long sbouters, vaudeville per- The right sort (18 years at It), 25c each, re- formers and stag* folk tn general are catching op mit with order. MACK W. PEACHES, 707 Call Call Call Call tb« RtralBB of this sweet and spicy catch aongof coon Buchanan St. Indianapolis, Ind. BOngH. We are getting a flood of flattering report* ALL PERSONS ENGAGED BY THE from It from all ov«r this i'*uniry. Prof, copies lOc. non« free. WenJamInClyd*» Vnfl, Pub., Colujttbui, O. C. W. Parker Amusement Company ...WANTED... The property of the Bayllss Big Sensation Are herewith instructed to report at Terrell, Texas, Satur- "DUTCH" Who worked for me on Show. A small wagon show complete ready the Pike. Address A. R. ROGERS, for road, except horses, six wagons, nine sets harness, 50x80 top, 12 feet side wall, seats for day, April 22. Acknowledge this call by mail. Useful 75 Maiden Lane, New York. 400 people, all like new. A great bargain for Carnival and Circus people write. some one. Write quick, with stamp for reply and particulars. DR. SAM. L. BAYLISS, New OPEN Tl Richmond, Montgomery Co., Ind. J. H. EDWARDS (Managing, Owner), Terrell, Texas. McJIMSEY THEATRE, • Vincennes. Ind. April 17 to April 29 ...WANTED... SPINKS Opera House, Washington, Ind. BOSS CANVASMAN, Drivers and worklngmen April 10 to May li. to join at once. Savannah, Ga., April 10 to 15. Attention G.*od open time in May. both cities, Write, wire or Join. For Sale—80 feet canvas, 3Ox5o feet middle pieces: new hand organ. Carnival Companies FRANK GREEN, - rVlGR. SUN BROS. FOB SALE—Ten new glass Laughing Mirrors, WANTED—A Merry-Go-Ronnd, Second hand The Red Men of Maysville, Ky., are now ready to contract with a very latest shape, never used; cost $75 each, Merry-Go-Round In irst class condition. Send first-class Carnival Company for their Old Home Weekwil.l take $55. These mirrors are the best and toll particulars with photo, If possible, to A. strongest made; size 30x72; make no offer as T. Jame». Care Post Office Box 227, St. John, Dates not set; will be governed by Company's route. Last year was this Is the lowest. B. MOYER, Station A, In- N. B., Canada. a banner one; this year will be a corker. Show on the principal dianapolis. SLOT MACHINES—CUT PRICES, CUT PKICE. streets, right in the heart of the city. Wire or write. Slot Talking Machines $35; Plctnre Machines, WANTED.. ..WANTED beauties, $18.50; Punching Machines, $19; Souv- H. L. HAMILTON, Sec., Red Men's "Old Home Week." A FIRST-CLASS enir Postal Card Machines, the best, $18, will Hlghetft prlee paid lor Meoond-liaiid Kdlftoii and laibln moving Picture M;i- earn you $4 per day. Disc talking machines, < linn —. JHovlnK Picture >l;i< Uin, -. Filing, bought, Hold, exchanged, repaired. largest siie for drawing crowds, $13.50. If these prices don't suit you, don't write us. AUTO- Wanted, moving Picture .11 a<-111 lie Operator* to manage our Known ill Park*, Carnival Campany MATIC MFG. MACHINE CO,, 147 W. 23d St., etipeclally in Ohio. Ifluat give i.omi. Addreax FOR THE GREAT New York City. L. R. ALLEN, of Win. M. Stieren. Optician, 544 Smithfield St., Pittsburg, Pa. CIGARS $9.00 PER 1,000—Suitable for shoot- -HURRY !- Ing galleries, baby racks, etc. Have the ap- Annual Free Fish Fry pearance of a good 5c cigar; try a thousand. THE AMERICAN CARNIVAL CO. can place one or two more flrst-olass shows; also re- C. J. DAVIS, 117 E. 8th St., Cincinnati. 0. sponsible privilege people. Wire or write Yorkvllle, S. C. \V. H. CLEVELAND. Sec. and Treas.: C. B. TURNER. Gen. Agt. Hav« a Loop. Route: Yorkville, S. C.. April 17 to 22: Fort Mill, S. C.. April 24 to 2»: Rock Hill. S. C.. May 1 to ti: Thomasville. N. C., May 8 to 13: Mt. Week of August 23d, Airy. N. C., May la to 20; Hitrh Point. N. C.. May 22 to 27. All Free Street Fairs, and most of WANTED iln'iii maidens, too. This feature alone draws from eigteen At MILLER'S Vaudeville Theatre to twenty thousand people. Address I.I tl \. OHIO. INTOXICATED. Sober 5 Minutes After. Sounds to too (food to be true, does It. A 25c bottle of our SOBER-UP mailed free from S, L, Von Fossen, Beardstown, III, REOPENS, APRIL 1O observations will convince you. Its the greatest discovery of the age. Its often worth ten SISTER TEAMS, SINGLE LADIES AND times Its price. Keep It In the pocket. If not for your own nse, for a friend. AGENTS LADIES FOR 8TOOK. JOE MILLER. WANTED for the above, no notice taken of letters or postals without 25c. for sample Prop, and Mo called Borluw Si Permanent Address, PHIL SHERIDAN : : CRISSIE SHERIDAN WlUon's .M iiiMn-iH. but a Stricily Hlghclaiw, modem Attraction. TFIE BILLBOARD. - CHICAGO Wires-Mail—At all time* via Billboard—Surest most direct^-CIMCIHNATI, OHIO JOHN ENNOR, MANAGER LIBERTY BOB JVI A C K, or AGENT TRAVELER, LECTURER, ERTERTAINER A thorough knowledge of all Hustness Brandies with Circuses. Traveling Companies and ALI--HUNTER & All, Located Theatres. Koute and Hook and First-class Attractions. Permanent address, 1537 IN TRAVELOGUES. N. Capital Arenue. Indianapolis. Ind. Acrobatic N»TBltonlans. Address, - . BILLBOARD K. C. LK bUKINO, M»»ger \Yorld'> Caml CHEAPEST OFFtH EVER MADE! val Co. AUdre«s care of Great Western Printing Co.,518 Klin Rt. St. Loull. Mo. MILLS and BEECHER James Shelby Shows BIG BARGAINS TraTesty Artists. STILL ON EARTH AND COM- -IN- ING TO THE FRONT FAST. "At Liberty" ASK PAN-AMERICAN FOUR, WALTER BEEMER Leonard-Stockwell-Barnes-Stockwell. AND JUGGLING GIRL Managers note. Open time after May 15. Ad- CARDS Snafer-Still well-Snafur, dress 3610 Rhodes Ave., Chicago, 111. ONE TIME N.SHURE Musical Artists. One Inch of space, one time, $1.00, and larger TWIN BROS. MARRIOTT spares up to seven Inches at the aame rate Manipulators. Care Billboard. per Inch. CO. PAT FOUH TIMES D||2 530 LHS. BARRETT BROS., DAN DID 17 TEAKS OLD. One Inch space, four times, $3.00, and larger OPEN FOR CIRCUSES. CIM The Blllbotfd spaces up to seven Inches at the same rate If you want to know what is Comedians. good for a Streetinan, when FOURTEEN TIMES One Inch of space, fourteen tlmea (three he is pining away for the The Marvelous Heyman Trio months), $10.00, and larger spaces up to ADELAIDE MARSDEN seven Inches at the same rate per Inch. want of quick selling money Sensational Comedy Cyclists. For open time ad- NOTE—That all space Is measured and charged Illustrated Sontrs. for a single column. A card one and a half making goods. Anybody dress Elgin, 111. Inches (1%) may be set double column three- quarters (%) of an Inch deep. Specify In your suffering from that kind of order If the card IB larger than one Inch, ailment, can get a quick re- MR. AND MRS. whether to be set single or double column. The Barnum of Its Kind, lief by consulting the Shure PAUL GORE The Billboard Publishing Go,, Winner Catalogue—New edi- Cornet—Scotch Highland Dancer. Great Floto 424 Elm St., Cincinnati. 0. tion the most complete ever Huttmann, Butters & Carr, Shows. Address , care The Billboard. AT LIBERTY. had, will be out about the THEATRICAL LAW, Suite 407 Teutonic Bldg.. 177 Washington St.. NICK OTTE time you should climb the CAOI). ILL. Tel. Main 3187, Auto. 8584. Famous Roman Kin;.' Cymnast, Invites THE GREAT CAICEDO May Pole. >llVrs. Address BILLIiOA lil>. KING OF THE WIRE Want to hear f»om Managers of Parks Yours always ready, Torcat & Flor d'Aliza, and Fairs. Kree after May 15. I!K>5. For rates and terms, address as above or first PARISIAN NOVELTY ARTISTS. Dan S. Holt, class agents. OAICEDO. per. add.. 10 Union The Francais, 77 S. Clark St., Square, New York City. CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. Black Face Comedian. Address THE BII.LBOAKD. GEO. W. HUSSEY, F'.OISE MORTIMER, Prima Donna KSHUREGo, inclpal. Comic Opera, burlesque and Vaude- Ventriloquist. I'urk ManaKere address 62 W. 9Sth ville. Address core The Billboard, or 117 14th St.,'New York City. VAUDEVILLE ARTISTS St.. Buffalo. N. T. Wholesale Sireetmen's Specialties, < illl 1*|H fl^OOCl A<*tM \Vllll ClllbN HENRY BROWN, at nil TiiiK'H. < nil or Write : : NOTICE TO 264-270 Madison, CHICAGO Wanagcrs of Parks, Picnio Grounds, etc. VAUDEVILLE EXCHANGE, METROPOLITAN ENTERTAINMENT BUREAU Suite 51O, 69 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 421 Morvandock Bldg.. CHICAGO. VAUDEVILLE ARTISTS, when laying off In Chicago, call or write me for Club Dates. CATALOG .JUST OUT. Save money by dealing direct. I am LINENS, THE ONLY WOMAN headquarters fur ZOUBOULAKIS, SONG BOOKS of all kinds COMIC-O-PLASTIC ARTIST, (Funny Paces) NOVELTIES of every description. WITH FLOTO SHOW I9O5 I tell you It will p«y you to write today for my FIRE HIGH DIVER wholesale catalog- 1. WI1ITESON, Mfr. and Im- Permanent address. The Billboard YOUNG MAN wishes road engagement porter :i40 E. Madison St., CHIC-AGO ILL. Slut's Coon SOIIBS. Hnrk l>niioiiur. Hanjo 1'lay- OF THE WORLD. A BLAZING HIT intr. Had experience in Minstre| and Dramat- BICYCLE BILL ic- work. IK HIM- t aim l, M< j Medicine show. Want The sensation of the century. Have 1 Wanted- -A Revolving Ladder (\V. P. CRKSWELL) fine lithos. For terms and time, 1905, MOM and oil . Great Lariet Twirle r .-nd Trick Cyclist. JACK FOSTER, Must be In good condition and cheap. Will buy address MME. LILJENS, care The Trick House. If cheap. Address SCOTT RUTH, Flas some open time. Address Billboard, 172 Washington St., Chicago Gen. Delivery. - KANSAS CITY, MO. Lincoln Hotel. Cleveland. O..1O. BILLBOARD. - - CINCINNATI The Old Reliable Attraction, 5 FLYING MOORES 5 AT LIBERTY GORDON SHEPPARD, After april 15; Experienced Orchestra Leader BIG AERIAL and CASTING ACT ACOUSTICIAN AND Double Alto, can furnish Al Pianist, (Lady) MISS LILLIAN HOFFMAN For open time address Park Hotel or road. Address World's Greatest Horsewoman and Five of the THEATRICAL ARCHITECT Greatest Horse Acts ever accomplished by a 816 F. St., WHITLEY, - MUNCIE, IND GEO. C. DAVIDSON, lady. Nineteen years of success at all the Theatres, Opera Houses, 1201 S. Main SI., - - JACKSONVILLE, ILL. leading Fairs In America. F. B. HOFFMAN, WASHER BROS. Auditoriums Halls. Open Air Stages Mgr., 128 W. Washington St.. South Bend, Ind. and Casinos for Parks a Specialty. AT LIBERTY THE FAMOUS BOXING MIDGETS, FAMILY ORCHESTRA; ;> pieces, np-to-daU FOR SALE Height 3 feet lu .nches. and 3 feet 11 Inches Addnss 805 Commercial Tribune Building, repertoire. Theatre, Hotel. Store or Mountain FIVE VENTRILOQUIST FIGURES.. . One CINCINNATI, OHIO resort. Address IH.INGWORTH. Mammoiiton. Walking Figure In perfect order. GEO. W. Permanent address care The Bllllxiard. N. J. HUSSEY, 62 W. 98th St.t New York City. Motion "The BiOboord" when answering ads. Mention "The BiOboard" what tauuermg win. "Tte BiOboLfd" vhc* aavoe mgodt Mention, " The BillboarJ" when ansuxring adu. XJie Billboard 37 HOSS & NAUMANN UNITED SHOWS The Fashion Plate Street Fair Enterprise of to-day OPENS MONDAY, MAY 8th. TWO MAIDEN CITIES PAULDING, OHIO; Business Men's Free Street Fair May 8th to 13th, inclusive. Crestline, Ohio, Eagles Free Street Fair, May 15 to 20, inclusive. WANTED—A few more high class shows, including Dog CARL HAGENBECK Pony and Glass Show, High Diver, one more Free Act, Merrp-Go-Round and Ferris Wheel. Will make good proposition to responsible party to put on a Stadium Trained Animal Show Co. Show. The following people write quick. Al Reynolds, John H. Shields, Chris. Zimmerman, Fred. Pollock. ALL GANVASMEN AND TRAINMEN WANTED—To buy; a Fog Horn in good condition. Report at 1655 Central Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio (Bode HOSS & NAUMANN, Mgrs., Wagon Co.,) Thursday, April 6. Box 212 Detroit, Michigan, ED. C. CULLEN, Manager. i n i; CALL! CALL! Cornucopia Waffle Oven Go, All people engaged for the Great Van Amberg Show will report at Suite 52. Kokcn Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. Centropolis, Mo., Wednesday, April 19th, for rehearsal. Acknowl- Are the originators and sole manufacturers of Ovens and Appliances for baking the Celebrated edge this call by letter to Kansas City, Mo., Sheffield Sta. Can use singing and principal clowns; also bar team, contortionist, ICE CREAM SANDWICHES troupe of Japs, or strong feature acts. Which were the rasre at the (Treat St. Louis WORLD'S FA IK. The Great Van Amberg Shows. Immense profits: secret recipes. A child can operate them. The greatest money makers for Summer Gardens. Kairs, Base- ball and Amusement Parks, Picnics, etc. Write for catalogue, prices and samples. Patents pendlntr. Exclusive territory given. The Polar Kings ol all Confections. BILLPOSTERS EVERYWHERE What will you charge me for placing Steel Signs .'iOxb'O inches, on tops of your billboards? How many boards have you? What will, you ehar^e'me for nailing Steel Signs 3fix<><> on sides of stores, writ- The Whitney Amusement Co, ten permission to be se"uredV Thelloke Process Sign Works are making thousands of Big Steel Signs, most of which can be handled to advantage by Wants AN Al GENERAL CONTRACTOR the billposters. (Jive me fullest information. Who thoroughly understands his business; two more novel PLAT- FORM OR TENT SHOWS that cater to ladies. Sam W. Hoke Mgr., All legitimate privilege* #10. C'oiil'rttl and Novelties M<>|<|. No craft or Ini- THE HOKE PROCESS 5IGN WORKS, iiioral olioivN all<>\ved. Hniid and free altraelioiiN already booked. \Ve i>pen at Baton 1C ui: in-. La., April 2 I lor a MCUNOII of 4O iveekM. Talker*, Hallylioo and otller llNel'ul people write qnirU to 630 W. 52d St., (N. R.,) New York A. P. WHITNEY, 1923 Canal St., New Orleans. La. WANTED WANTED Wanted, GOOD REPERTOIRE CO, For week ol April 24 or May 1,8,15, !S or 29. No rep. in since January -. Town 12.000. and For SINGER'S (rood for ono thousand on work. Also 4 or a (rood one-nitfht stands for April and May, Write MAMMOTH DOUBLE UNCLE TOM'S CABIN CO, or wire I). ,T. McNAMABA, Mirr., Capital Theatre. Frankfort. Kj". TWO CAR SHOW •Inn for Tom, HarriN, St. Oalr, I'lilneaK, .. •. ll;ilc.\ . u>Hi \i*lit» iinderMtaiidK handling n * a i M!IO\V. Season opi'iiw 1 \ \ At Union Springs April 5 lo 11. Address S. 0. WEST. N\ < \ 'Kli: I . ILL,. AddreMN JAN. P. STU.NXON, Bath, N. Y. N. B. ONcarand Nettie Paul, n-rite. LAST CALL! COME RUNNING! Wanted, 2,000 CHAIRS Special 3O Day Offer Expires April 24th. Must be in first-class condition; bent wood preferred. Give lowest price and full particulars. "I Wonder How M. J. FITZSIMMONS, Baltimore, Md. 9 the Devil got in Eden. ' Souvenir Postal Cards On rcceipe of FIFTY CENTS in Postage stumps FIRST VERSE or money order, we will forward you, charges You've heard about the serpent Some claim the snake was Satan. Two Lady Gymnasts |iiv|«li] FIFTY ASSORTED POSTAL UARDS, no That tempted Eve to stray; Of course, that all may be. two alike. PETER BACIGALUPI, Phonograph It was a sort of reptile Hut when I hear them state that fact Agency, 786 Mission St., San Francisco, Cal. We don't see every day. This thought occurs to me. WANTED C'HOHUS—Well I wonder how the Devil got in Eden. etc. To Introduce this song we will send to any address the complete 50 cent sheet music, with TO JOIN til le patre in four colors, for 10 cents, stamps or silver. AFTEK APKII. ~4th. 25 CENTS. FOR SALE OR TO LEASE, LYDICK. TURNER & CO.. 502 N. Highland Ave., - - - PITTSBURG. PA. THE TY-BELL SISTERS' SIX CAGES OF ANIMALS, consisting of Lions, Leopards, Black Tigers. Peccaries. Birds and Monkeys, with or without cftges. Address COL. MR. JOHN JEX PRESENTS Aerial Iron Jaw Act. G. W. HALL, Evansville, Wis. Dark complected; weight alKiut 115; hulsrht not over 5 ft. 2 in. To the rluht parties ran ADVERTISERS—Our combined list of 175 offer a long engagement. State salary wanted large monthly magazines and newspapers "Pnllf and send photo, which will be returned. Cor- Bljr Returns." Circulation 200.000. Your trial MR, and MRS, WM, CURRIER & GO, "AD" published in the entire number at less respondence strictly confidential. Address JTLIAX TY-BELL. care New York Hippo- than 30c a line. Our COUPON offer, valued at In the novelty Vaudeville Playlet, " HYPNOTISM." drome, New York City, N. Y. 80c. will be sent FREE if you will write for list P. S.—Doc Kealey, write. and other Information. SOUTHERN ADVER- Address JOHN JEX. Newark. Delaware. TISING CO.. Pollocksville. N. C. ',1,-niina " Thf BiOhnani" wiet faunenOffad*. Mentor "?V> BOOnard" when anai nil Mention " The KUboard" when rmmenng ah. 38 Tfte Billboard

Something New! Have You Heard About It ? The Sre-atest Scenic and Mechanical Amusement Device Ever Built! The Grandeur «f Nature's Masterpiece Reproduced: A TRIP

UNDER NIAGARA Livin gFALL Pictur s S With rts Legend of the MAID OF THE MIST '" * - A perfect reproduction of the Elevators, Cliffs, Cave of the Winds, Tunnels, and weird, enchanting view under the Falls, with all of its effects that holds ome spell-bound; the great Storm Scene, where the story of the Indian Legend of long, long ago appears through the fall- ing water. Great electric effects. Think over the possibilities of such an attraction at your place. If interested, write us, and we will tell you all about it. All of above Copyrighted and Patents applied for. JOSEPH TURNER (Inc.) Amusement Constructions Office: 1451 BROADWAY, NEW YORK We are Headquarters for all kinds of Amusement Construction Work. Scciic. Relief, Grotto. Papier Macha Work, Artificial Stones, Staff Work, etc , etc. WE 1VIAJKE ATTENTION! Prizes and Gifts for AUTOMATIC all Games. Jewelry and Novelties for WEIGHING SCALES Souvenir Stands, — AND - Parks, Fairs, Car- nivals and Theatres. SLOT MACHINES, Cheapest Est.il> Write lor Illuotrated liahment in New Catalogue Free .... York. BEWARE OF IMITATIONS FOR CONEY ISLAND ILFRED6UGGEKHEIM 529 BTOIAN;, Cor. WatiingMfg.Co Cincinnati's Popular River Resin. SeasoR Opens Sunday, May 28 Spring SL, N.Y.Crt) We are now ready to begin our booking, and want to hear from High Class and 153-155 W. Jackson St., Refined Vaud»vllle. Circus and Novelty Features. FOR V AUOKVILLB THEATRE—SkcU-h Teams. Sister Teams, Singers, Dan- CHICAGO, • • ILL. cers. Comedians, Comedy Acrobats, and all acts usually played In high clasi vaude- EXCLUSIVE BRANCHES: ville houses. We want no stale, worn out acts. Our programs must be oomposd of novel, bright, original features, with refined but Irresistible comedy predominating. Philadelphia. Pa., FOR OPEN AIR—Sensational Aerial Acts and daring features of every kind. Portland, Or*., Want a Good Wild West for short season; also Wild Animal Show and any other REFRESHMENT PRIVILEGE St. Louis. Mo. Big Feature that can be guaranteed to be a Crowd Puller. MENTION THIS PAPER No park in America enjoys the confidence and liberal patronage of the public to a greater extent than Coney Island, and henco all our attractions must bi-entertain- ing, up-to-date, and above criticism. Want to hear also from all kinds of novel amusement devices suitable for parks. Address LINCOLN PARK « I i.i. -. M I < u . i inns, UK-HI manager, 1OO8 Firm National Bank Building, CINCINNATI, O. VINCENNES, IND. Season May 1st to October 1st. $I5O Good Sister Team per month, payable monthly in ad- vance. Address Can place a few more good Lady WANTED Performers for Stadium. Vincenoes Amusement Co. NOTICE—I shall not receive orders after April Great Parker Amusement Cempany, 15 for my Patent Galatea. The only one In- vented to work automatically, run by kerosene. San Antonio, Texas. Will clear more money than Ferris Wheel; cost A Circus Canvas i Dressing Top(2.000 less and only weighs SCO Ibs. Guaranteed to clear $400 every week this season. Park Man- Show opens April 24th. With Seats, Poles and everything for immediate use. Round Top, agers and others. Don't Get Left; send stamp not less than 120 ft., or 100-ft. Round Top with 40-ft. middle piece. for circular of greatest novelty and money getter OPEN DATES IN MAY, on earth. Chas. £. Wcston. 4 Carruthers St., JUNE AND JULY. Must be in first-class condition. Also Bucking Mule, Mechanic Lawrence. Mass. January Wagon, Ponies and Pony Harness. Address WANTED PERRY'S NEW OPERA HOUSE Vaudeville and Circus Performers. For Bale— PRESQUE ISLE, MAINE. M. J. FITZSIMMONS, 516 S. Charles St., BALTIMORE, Ml. Serpentine Dance Outfit. 58-ft. Song Slides, 11- luslon, Living Half Lady; Minstrel First Part Best Equipped Theatre In Eastern Maine. Setting (New). Will buy good Black Top, If CHAS. 6. PERRY, Mgr. and Prop. cheap. HARRY P. BOWMAN, Jeannette, Pa. WANTED—Two good, all round Performers; also Attention Midway and Nevelty Shows, Small Band of 6 pieces. Alto. Tuba, Cornets, WANTED Trombone, Clarionet. Baratone and Trap Drum- mer; state all you can and will do. Salary must CONCESSIONS FREE MUSICIANS to complete Concert Band tar be low. Bat and sleep on lot. Open April 28. Drake & Falkner's United R. B. Shows. Address RIPPDL'S WAGON SHOW, Boi 66, Frankfort, RALPH BAILEY, Bandmaster, Marlon, Ind. Ind. MOUNTAIN PARK CASINO, ROANOKE, VA. WANTED Would like to hear from Novelty Shows, Tent Shows Merry-Go-Rounds, Gypsy 40-ft. or 50-ft. Round Top; will pay fair price. WALTER KAESTNER, Room 10, 271 Wabash Shows, Fortune Tellers, Dog and Pony Shows, and all kinds of Outside and Ave., Chicago. 111. WANTED Tenting Shows, drawing from 75,000 people. Biggest Summer Resort in the For Callahan Dramatic Co—Repertoire People MANUFACTURER OF who double brass; none too good for the com- South. Ground Rent and Electric Lights Free. No Percentage. pany. En route—Watonga, O. T.. April 14; Cremllne, April 17; Pond Creek, April IB. Season of IS weeks. Write Immediately to MINIATURE SHOW WAGONS HARRY BERNSTEIN, Mgr. Mountah Park Casln», • ROANOKE. VA. And a few kept on hand for the trade. WANTED... J. M. LINDSEY, - . Marshall, Mo. WANT TENT—About 30x50 or 50-ft. R. T.; Band and Orchestra Leader; another also small tents and seats. Must be dirt cheap street feature. OBOEN'S -'UNCLE TOM" CO., and In fair condition. LeROY & HAZELTON. Waupaoa, Wis. Berdan. 111., Greene Co. FOR SALE—One Lunette Outfit, best make, complete, $25; One Indian Head Fortune Teller CONTORTIONIST complete with Instructions for working, $7. Ad- dress MRS L. A. PICKERING, 217 N. Bw'dj And HAND BALANCER (Amateur) Plttsburg. Kan. Wi-.li.-s to Join good aft. Addreaa I.. C. X., Box Hi I Somemet, Pa. All people engaged for THE GREAT ADAM FOREPAUGH UK.II «.H V IM PAINTINGS I OH & SELLS BROS. ENORMOUS SHOWS SIDE SHOWS FOE BALE—Somersault and Trick Dogs; Jeff, CliAHI-iNfM y.4«i«;. 40 Bond St., N. Y. City and Corbett late fight film; troupe of well-trained Ring Doves, or exchange (or Films or Magic. Report at Columbus, Ohio, on April 17th. Show opens in Colum- WANTED for Sells & Downs' Circus—One Col- W««»e*-^People 2 or 8 turns, small Wagon ored Girl that can sing and dance. Address nhow: amateur will do. PROF. HARRY JAMES WOLFSOALES, 4401 St. Ferdinand Ave., SMITH, Gratz. Pa. bus, Ohio, April 22. Answer this call, at once, by letter. St. I ..n!-. Mo. "33a«. r adt Mention "Tht sOOboard" when anmeering adf. Mention "TV BiUboard" wA/w lauautrirui ad* Xlic* Billboard 39 LIVE AGENTS WANTED QUICK We want men who can reach the Fair, Summer Resort, Park, Candy Store, and Novelty Store trade. Men who can get the assistance of other hustlers and cover a big city or town thoroughly and quickly. We have a big paying proposition, and the right kind of a man can put out a whole lot of machines. IT IS THE

AND IT PAYS FOR ITSELF It Sells for $150 NET, IN THREE DAYS If you are smart, and understand how to handle such a proposition, write at once stating qualifications, address and territory wanted. We will make an appointment for one of our General Managers to meet you at the nearest large city. Our men are now organizing the territory for this year's business, and will visit every large city in the country, completing sales arrangements with the right people during the next three weeks. WRITE AT ONCE TO TH EE^ EMPIRE RANDY FLOSS MACHINE CO. BLOOM FIELD, NEW JERSEY. Jnst a Few Left Fiom the Last Edition

)F THE- BARNUM & BAILEY ROUTE BOOK Of 1903-4. Universally acknowledged COMBINATION SHOWS the finest publication, with more data and finer illustrations than ever seen in any like book, combining as it does 3 Three Companies [3 a Day by Day Record of the happen, ings with the Greatest Show on Earth HAVANA, CUBA. since its return from foreign lands. ANTONIO PUBILLONES, : Proprietor and Manager "It is Like Having a Circus This company will close Its winter tour through the Island of Cuba by the first week of at Home." the month of May, and will re-open for t he next season by the first week in November 1905. for 30 weeks, Price, Paper cover, $1.00; full Leather WANTED—American and European Artists, first-class in all respects, and not depend- In* on the English language on the circus line. Also Wild Animals; collection that per- cover (beautifully bound), $2.00, mailed form, etc1. NOTICE- Wanted, to Purchase. Canvas Tents, water-proof, for circus in full. Please to any address on receipt of price. send catalogues regarding same, also of Circus Lights; Chairs, with lithos of same, and Address everything useful In the circus line. Also prices for some Traveling Cars. In good condi- tion, with full explanation of same. All artists please send their photos and lithos when they write. Permanent address, Phoo AnHrnoo Care Barnum & Bailey, as per route, or to my ANTONIO PUBILLONES, Prop., lllldoi HIIUICOO, home address, 434 Douglas Boul,, CHICA60 NO AGENTS. "Cafe Central," HAVANA. CUBA. Midway Space to Let Excursion Agent At 1), C, T, Exposition at Mechanics Hall, Manchester, N, H. AND TWENTY COMPETENT BILLPOSTERS For Twe Weeks, Appll 17 to 29 Inclusive, afternoon and evening. This exposition will be patronized from all over the State. The management have made special excursion rates for the two weolcs to the Exposition. Manchester is a city of 65.000, and has a surrounding population of over 100,000 to draw from We want every tiling legitimate: no gambling. Wire Workers. Glass Blowers. Wax Works, WANTED a BOER WAR Palmists, Jap Ball Game, African Dodger, Baby Rack. Electric Features, or anything you have to exhibit; small shows, freaks, etc. We have room for all, no matter what you nave. Address T. J. GANNON, General Agent, NORFOLK, VA. Write for space; first come first served. The Midway is directly under the Exposition Hall, with attractive entrance from the main lloor. Address MANAGER OF MIDWAY. care Old City Hotel, MANCHESTER, N. H. DRIFTERS, 'ATTENTION MERRY-GO-ROUND Clark's new "Twin Pin" Spindle, the best dollar watch joint In the world, $15: n»w camel- For Fred. Hewitt Exposition Shows, open April 30th, back. &JO. Automatic Shooting Galleries. The Rolling Log. Schtves, Strikers and Drop WANTED Vincennes, Indiana. Long season. Wire or write at Cages. CLARK & CO.. No 9 Weybosset. St.. Providence. H. I. once. FRED. HEWITT. Washington. Ind. Mention "The Billboard"

. I PITTSBK INGERSOLL'S | jLuoa Park Luna Park; * PITTSBURG, PA. CLEVELAND, O. * OPENS MAY 25 OPENS MAY I

Will consider propositions from Marionette Shows and from Japanese who can furnish Geisha Girls. Have a few Small Concessions, Address all communications to ^P FREDERICK INGERSOLL, 307 Fort Are., PITTSBURG, PA. JUST ARRIVED THE BEST, SMALLEST ELEPHANTS EVER LANDED SMALL and HONSTER PYTHON SNAKES

Thousand Monkeys from $70 dozen, up, Double Great Wallace Shows Hump Camel with Baby 12 days old. Lions, Tigers, Performers, Concert and Side-Show People will report in Peru, Indiana, for rehearsal April 2(ith. Musicians will report April 22nd. Show opens season Leopards, Hyenas, Antelopes, Big Show Birds, on April 29th. Answer call at once by letter as follows: Musicians address C. X. Bronson, Peru, Ind.; Side-Show People address W. Waterfowl. II. McFarland, Peru, Ind.; Performers and Concert People address B E. Wal- lace, Peru, Ind.; Drivers, Grooms, and Ring Stock men to Robt. Abrams, Peru. Ind.; Canvasmen aud Seatmen to Wm. Oldknow, Peru Ind.; Trainmen to Thos. During, Peru, Ind ; Animal men to Wm. H. Winner, Peru, Ind.; Cooks, waiters, etc. to Jas. Davis, Peru Ind.; Butchers to C. A. Bell, Peru, Ind.; Car Porters to E. N. Thompson, Peru, Ind.; Property men to J. D. LOUIS RUHE, Animal Importer, Stevens, Peru, Ind. Gentlemen Performers must have entree boots. 248 Grand St., - NEW YORK

WANTED, Shows and Attractions for the MEET ME ON THE TRAIL! BIG SALEM FAIR SALEM, INDIANA, Sept. 5 to 8. I9O5 Eagles FREE STREET FAIR and Spring Festival Privilege* and <'<>II<-CHH|OMH For Sale. HUr Crowds: Fine Kacing: Beautiful (irounds. Memlier of Southern Indiana Fair Circuit and American Trotting Association. Address W. «'. SrVV'UF.K, Secretary. Salem, Indiana. VAN WERT, OHIO Wantedw w 7 . m . ...Wantew w v d• MAY 1st to 6th, INCLUSIVE. For III < u SKI \ ici N-N Family of Trick Kldero and Hill, >!,.,(. and Trained Attractions by the London Amusement Company. Home and Pony Show—A man with small troupe of EIH'CATED DOGS for the season UflUTCn Four more Shows. Ferris Wheel and Mt>rry-Go-Kound; Plantation. Vaudeville/ of 1!K>5. State what the dotrs do and lowest salary In Hrst letter. Address care HILI.HOAHD, HUM I M| and Platform Shows. Mus* be of the hest. Fifteen weeks already Iwoked. All or permanent address, HI < K*Kli\ IH;N. 4

FOR FOR THE: BEST HIGH-GRADE MACHINE THE SELIG POLYSCOPE CO. GET THE FILMS (Incorporated) Manufacturer* of Everything for ttve Moving Picture Exhibitor. GET THEM Send for Our Complete Catalogue. FROM 41-43 F»ECK COURT, CHICAGO, ILL. POLYSCOPE Parisian Ice Cream Cone Cooking Ovens The Greatest Meney Getter at World's Fair. :VERYB< >Y KNOW: THAT. THEY WILL Ol THE MOISH IV ANYWHERI A bonanza this season at Street Fairs. Carnivals. State and County Fairs. Baseball Games, Picnics. Soda Fount*, and all gatherings. Thousands of dollars made by Gonoes- Delightfully flarored cakes made In the sl'-nalres at the World's Fair selling »ur shape of cones, filled with delicious ice DelictnuaCrisp Ice Cream Cones. A In ami c.reaai. whlefe can be eaten as yon walk or new Idea from Paris. Tlie greatest C»DM- stroll alone without soillBr the finest back seller ever Introduced. trleves or clothes. They sell In hot or SOLD SINCE 1901 cold weather. PRONOUNCED BY SHOWMEN WHO HAVE Over 500 per cent profit. Simple to operate: liirht and portable. Write for Catalorue. USEC THEM TO BE THE GREATEST CROWD Full particulars, secret formula, etc. COLLECTOR OF THl ACE.SEND FOR ILLUSTRATED LANIER & BRIESBACH. MaehiM Works. 7M Poslon St., MEMPHIS TENN.

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wtcof all k 111—urn '•r-M -i U.l Cit it, I>*M-D, MINNEAPOLIS. MINNESOTA = 78SUt*Nt. Ifal !<>•„•«<• of Sf*rtint Ands ef «v«ry The M AIRS. STREET CARNIVALS Designs Inscription IbhVaMs, Marhnl 1 !jrita. talk, B1«e am) Pair Qrannd Finest C IREMEN S TOURNAMENTS All CAT;James. Jesse Jaon«,Ft.Soott,K& and New FOR .VA.LE. Most . J . OURTH OF JULY, SOLDIERS' Wagon; a Beauty; Body, twelre feet and long, 4 feet 8 Inches wide; 6 feet high In side; Attractive Olass Front; gliding uoorR; Rllghtly used. Carni- val People, Medicine Showmen, write. Cost REUNIONS, and All Other Events Up-to- WOO; J100 takes It. OWEN McCABE, 10 Stock Fancher Ave., Cleveland. Ohio. for Date CATALOGUE READY APRIL FIRST THE SOUTHWESTERN WISCONSIN FAK wants a few choice attractions. Dates—ADR 15 to 18, 1905. Address T. M. PRIESTLEY, Sec., Mineral Point, Wls. FOR SALE—HlRh-dlTlnR Dog (Fox Terrier); fine worker; 30-ft. extension ladder and net; price $25. HARRY DICKINSON, 2488 Wren Ave., St. Louis, Mo. Wanted — EnKapement as musician In band; 'BaSB Wanted-Freaks and Platform Novelties and Alto; standard music; like Clrcua or Trav- Of all kinds-Giants, Fat Women, Midgets. Animal Acts, Illusions, Glass Blowers, etc. Long engagement, from eling Show.. Etta Dannheim,, Vernon,, Texaa. May 30th to September 15th. No trayellng, located at the one place. Write at once to the Agents, sell advertising Novelties. 25 per cent. com. 3 samples Inc.; biff sellers. J, 0, Kenyon, « ln-n Writing, t.\\, Owego, N. Y. Permanent Addrrnn, also CRESCENT GARBENS AMDSEKNT CO., FOR BALE—Souvenir and Novelty Privileges at Send I'hoi,.. lluckeye Lake and Idlewllde Park. Address J. 168 Tremont Street, BOSTON, MASS. H. Marj'1". Newark. Ohio. FOERG'S REMEDY A GUARANTEED CURE FOR THE WORST BLOOD DISEASES CORRESPONDENCE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL. $1.00 PER BOTTLE.- -5 BOTTLES $5.00 FOERG'S REMEDY CO., WANTEBand Wagon, 6 Parade Wagons andD Dens, EVANSVU-UC, • - INDIANA MBXTtON niLLBOAKD. Band Uniforms, Firemen's Uniforms. Must be in Good Condition. Also Fire Steamer and Aerial Truck. WANTED TO BUY CASH IF PRICE IS RIGHT. Exclusive Gambling Privileges PAUL D. HOWSE. On Fair Grounds, Race Track, Parks, Picnics, Steamboats and Street Fairs. Address 6300 South Park SI. CHICASO, ILL. MEYERS & CLARK, - Oxford Hotel, - CINCINNATI, OHIO WANTED The Great Universal Medicine Shows (The Largest Medicine Show in the World.) Performers in all lines that can change for week and double in H. and (). We pay all. No tickets. You close at once If you can't make Rood. WANTED—Al Leader, also Musicians, who can double In H. and O. and do specialties. Can use SENSATIONAL ACT for outside. If can Chan?" for week In bitr show. Send photographs (will return). Will r»nt or buy tW-ft. round top. if complete and In »ood shape. Want MOVING PICTURE MACHINE, also Stere- ATTRACTIONS WANTED optlcon. with Operator. Can also use good Lecturer and Office Worker. If you booze, stay Suitable for Street Fair at Paris, Ontario, Old Boys' Re-union and Summer at home. Tell all first letter. Show opens Kansas City. April 15th to 20th. Address Carnival, Aug. 14 to 19, '05. G. B. STEWART-JONES, Gen. Secretary, UNIVERSAL MEDICINE CO., - DALLAS, TEXAS Paris, Ontario, Can. Permanent Address: KANSAS CITY, Mo., care Acke»mann-Quieley Litho. Oo. ^^_^. . .—..— ——- Menivm " The Billboard" when answering ad*. Mention " The Billboard" when answering odk Mention " when aiunoering ata. Mtntim "the Sil&eajrd" when, amsuermg ads. 44 Ttie Billboard BEST by Actual Test for General Use Around a CIRCUS Circus Superintendents A trial order will CB* ire adopting It. 20th CENTURY SOAP vlnce you So effli lent that It will remove the most obstinate stains, and yet so pure that It can be used on the most hiprhly polished surface or on the most delicate fabric. Economical—Convenient—Kaiiy to Carry. Put up In pails, tubs, keirs and barrels. A strictly pure Vegetable Oil Soap, and absolutely contains no lye or animal trrease. The most perfect cleaner made. Break away from old traditions: keep abreast of the times; embrace new Ideas, ifoss Hostlers: aoth Century WE CAN SAVE' wou TIIIIE'AN'D MON'BY. * WFXH'II^I'.VI I«»N ANB PRICES FI KMMIi;i» UPON APPLICATION. CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED. "SSi^-i^vHOFFrlEIMER SOAP COMPANY, CH!<5Apo

AUTOMOBILE No. 1. Peanut Greatest Attraction The Donaldson Litho. Co. Roaster OF THE KIND NEWPORT, KY. ,,, Yet Invented The LEADING SHOW PRINTING HOUSE in the WORLD Our handsome catalogue is free and fully describes this machine. Also many other styles. Hand, Spring WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF and Steam Power. Rotary Pop- Corn Poppers, Roasters and Poppers Combined, loe Cream Freezers, Cab- inets, Tubs, Steel and Porcelain; Iron Cans, Dishers, Soda and Ice Cream Spoons, Ice Shavers, Ice Breakers, Milk Shakers. Crystal Flake The celebrated article used so ex- tensively for improving Ice Cream. Sample and Recipe free. KlttttRY MFG. CO., Circus Paper 106-108 E. Pearl St.. CINCINNATI, 0, Our line is not only the largest but the newest and best designed in the market, and our prices are the most reasonable. WRITE FOR A SET OF SAMPLES TO THE DONALDSON LITHO. GO.Park Attractions Wanted E W F» O R T, K MISSISSINWA PARK, MARION, IIMD. Opens May. Twelve arres: the most beautiful krrove in Indiana: 75,000 to draw from; noop- posltlon. WANTED Klirure s. Miniature Kailroad. Cycle Swlnt,'. Laughing Gallery, Write aulck: iflve pi roentasre. Address The Street Railway i Traction Companies JAMES ROWAN, Prop, and Manager. R. F. D. No. 6. Marion, Ind. Are entering more extensively into the amusement LIONEL LEGARE'S business this year than ever before. The best way to reach them is through the advertising pages of Mammoth Spiral Tower The Biggest Most Fascinating and Versatile Open-Air Sensational Attraction. 33399 The Street Railway Journal, During the last four years It has been the star fea- ture of a number of the most successful fairs and Sample copies and advertising rates on application. carnivals in America, and has played numerous re- turn engagements. The exhibition not only con- sists of the many feats performed upon the globe in STREET RAILWAY JOURNAL, : 114 Liberty St., : NEW YORK the ascent and descent of tower, but in addition to them it includes many marvelously clever, unique ( LARGEST and sensational feats, originated by Leeare and per- iP. formed by him only. Gorgeous Fireworks and Klec- trical EtTects during nfgln performances. New Mor and N| For particulars of this, the most WANTET A D "l"g CI» Street Features, on Car SENSATIONAL Gigantic. Crowd Attracting. Nov- *^ ^ * M~*m~r Blvals, but something entirely new. by the elty Feature, address 3333 ION EARTH. LIONEL LEGARE, NEW MEXICO TERRITORIAL FAIR ASSOCIATION HAMMOTM Cor. Market St. aid Park «*e., BETHLEHEM. PA. SEPTEMBER. 18th (o 23r4. Inclusive. Last year, attendance 20,000. All kinds of privileges for sale- everything goes. Address D. K. B. SELLERS, Secretary, Albuquerque, N. Mex. T U 1VI B E L IISI THE NEW GA The Billboard's Free Emergency Service, For PARKS, SUMMER RESORTS, CARNIVALS and STREET FAIRS MANAGERS in need of people by reason of accident, sickness, indisposition The most startling and amusing game ever put on the market. or death are invited to wire us at either of our offices stating their require- As a money maker, puts all the old style table games to sleep. ments. All such wires are immediately bulletined OB a very large black board with which each office is provided. Many actors, actresses, performers, musi- For particulars, call on or address cians and agents who are at liberty look in on us daily and they always read the bulletins on the board. This is a quick means of getting in touch with J^LVJSSL 43 Leonard Street NEW YORK CITY the right people. This service is gratis. All Want Ads sent us for publica- tion are also posted the moment received, and Managers frequently get appli- ELECTKIC STAGE LIGHTING COMPANIES. cation before the paper containing their ad comes out. Metropolitan Electric ""Wr™ THE BILLBOARD PUBLISHING CO., M,,;^,,;;'.,. CHICAGO, 172 Washington St. NEW YORK, 1448 Broadway. CINCINNATI, 416-18 Elm St. Stage Lighting Co. Elecirt-Optical Stage Lighting Apparatus Actors. Actresses, Performers, ninslclaos. Electricians, Stage Hands, Agents and Advance IQen. AT LIBERTY, In New York, Chicago or Cincinnati are and Effects. Invited to call at onr Offices and register. 123 W, 48th St., NEW YORK. Mention. "Tin Billboard" ' when answering adt. Mention " The BiUiward" when answering cub. Mention "The Millboard" when answering cull. Mention " The Mllboard " v;/u:>i answering ads. The Billboard 45 FAIRY FIOSS NDY i CHINE An investment paying 500 percent. Occupies only two feet of IT WILL PAY FOR ITSELF IN ONE HOUR PRICE, THIRTY-FIVE DOLLARS space. Easy to operate. Spins Sugar into Fleecy, AfUr March 30th, Seventy-five dollars. Feathery Candy, any color or flavor. Patented 'Jan. 31, COTTON FLOSS C4NDY MACHINE COMPANY. 1899, and Jan. 6, 1903. Other patents pending. Infringe- Hlritiluuliaiit, lisi. ments will be prosecuted. For further information'write THE ELECTRIC CANDY MACHINE GO. NASHVILLE TENN. THEATRICAL PRICE, $1.00 COLUMN COLUMN

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A«,.hhnU from > Date*, Heralds and Dodgers. cx.uird •riuilc Sketches submitted on appli- -I «\M ( UOR cation. Quick Work on short CHICAGO SHOW PRINT. 128-130 5fh A»., Chicago f-»| A D&f ENGRAVING fli t*LAKI\ PRINTING CO. PRINTING KTerythlng In Show Printing MILWAUKEE, U.S.A. rnlH lino-Mock nd type; Stand Block Engraved, one dollar each. Choic & e one or sheet fig- ARTISTS = ENGRAVERS & PRINTERS. ures on 4-sheet dates. Fine stock cuts—Minstrels Moving Picture, Carnivals and Circus. STAB SHOW PRINT CO., Mason City, Iowa. SECOND HAND BAND INSTRUMENTS. — makes—line condition—many good as n<— I Sold tor about HALF pnce. They were exchanged | for the HOLTON instruments. Ask for list Frank Holton & Co., 107 Madison.Chicago,

EVANS & CO., Manufacturers. LOCKPOR T, N. Y. The above is a sample of our $1.00 halftone. Suitable for heralds, SHOWS posters, letterheads and newspapers. Send lor complete line of CARNIVALS, o^c Samples. Cuts delivered prepaid when cash accompanies theorder. Do You Want To Know CARNIVAL PQfZTF.R CQ Send us your photograph and $1.00 for a trial order. This will con- What Is doing anywhere at any time In any vince you more than anything we can say. line? If so, It is our business to tell you. If "you don't know what you want, ask some- Knoxville Engraving Co. sis Bate St., Knoxviiie, Ten*.. body." We can help you out. PRESS DIPPING BUREAU, New First Glass House 206 E. Fourth St.. - CINCINNATI, O to open about April 25, 19O5. GOOD MINING and POTTERY TOWN Monthly pay-roll of WO.OOO; pay day 10th and Once an Ictor 25th of each month. Crooksville. O.. located List of Foreign Vaudeville Agents «n the C. & M. V. H. R., 14 miles west of Zanes- England, Germany, France, and throughout Europe, together with their street address, vllle, Ohio, 30 from Lancaster. ble address, and the lines of which they make a specialty. PRICE, TEN CENTS. Now a Printer WANTED A No. I Attraction to open house dress The Billboard Publshlnsr Co.. Cincinnati. Ohio. for balance of season I9O5 and I9O6 or DOCTOR LINN'S MUSEUM, more. CROOKSVILLE, OHIO. RATERSOIW TRUNKS 27 In »6 75 CASH 36 In $8 SO AFTER MAY FIRST. ATTRACTIONS and DRAWING POPULATION. 10.000 30 IB »6 00 WITH 4O In $7 60 FREAKS WILL BE WANTED. Address as ERNEST E. BRAMON, Mgr. 33 In *6 26 ORDER Sen* lor cats. above, or P. O. Box KM. Buffalo. N, Y. P. S.-Als. THE BKI.BKR VRUNK AND H v«: CO.. 1;, •/ «-»iu ui bl» \ v.-.. I'll I IH.I. I i.li la. Pa. Living Wild Animals and Birds sclentlfic and SHAKES and REPTHES propagatin^n g p u r- WILSON STUDIO, PARK ATTRACTIONS WANTED. poses. Wo wish to put In our park a Suenlc Railway, Shoot-the-Chutes. and all other park attract- FRANK B. ARMSTRONG, 246-248 State Street, ions. Will make liberal terms with eroper parties. CHICAGO, ILLS. PUTNAM & JONES. Owners and Managers «f Putnam Park. Oklahoma City. Okla. Brownsville. Texas. OPPOSITE ROTHCHILO'S. For Sale: all price*, sizes, age. SHETLAND PONIES color. FRANK WITTK, breeder, MONESSEN OPERA HOUSE, Professional Work Our 30 E. 8th St., Cincinnati, Ohio. MONKSSKN, PA. WANTED FOR BALE—30 Brlgbt Red CotU. with bio* Population. 18,000; seating capacity. 1,100 Greatest Feature. ; : : Opes Air Amtucmesta for I.tlxir Dmy. s»i>t 4. trimmings and brass bottom; 30 cap* In bint Theatre opened Dec. 1. Stage equipped for Addrem 0. A. 1TEERIMAN. SM'T Waktlk to match, all slightly used; a bargain. Ad- any production. Open time for GOOD «ttrac- F. L. LASSWELL, Prop'r. Vallej Labor D»r Au'n, Wabnh, fad. ilri'ss \v. A. UGHREN. Galena. III. tlonsonly. Write or wire A H, SHUUEB. Bjtf, Mention " The Billboard" when answerino adt. Mention "The Billboard" when answering adt. Mention " The BOUnard" wken aMmrm« ads. Mention " 7*40 Billboard" when answering ads. I 46 Tire eillboard The Chicago Office of The Billboard NOWW LOCATED AT 172 WASHINGTON JSTREET, SUITE 410, To The Grand Opera House WILL MOVE HI AY I ^^^^ SUITE 61. Our present quarters are too small for our Increasing business, and we are forced out because of tliis. The suit* will comist of two private ofUces and a large reception room for the convenience of professionals. A bulletin board will be installed, and leading American and European dramatic papers con- stantly on tile. WAHHKN A. PATRICK. Representative. The Man 18 Years C. W. PARKER, Abilene, Kan. Largest exclusive manufacturer of Amusement De- Who Experience vices In the U. S. M KR K Y - GO - K«>VM>H "Lights of Home," Delivers in the Show SHOOTING 4: i I.I.MC I t.s. Military Hand s, Cylinder Piauos, Nickle-iu-ti.ot Piaoos,etc. "Just a Picture of You," The Goods. Business. "My Sunburnt Lily," Theatrical Agent, Broker and Promoter, Does a General Theatrical Booking Business Furnishes Attractions for Three famous songs by the popular Parks, Theatres, Street Fairs, Carnivals, Clubs, Smokers, and all kinds of writers, Al. Trahern and Lee Orean Outdoor and Indoor Amusement EYents. Nothing Too Small or Too Big for Smith. Send 15 cents for regular me to tackle, and I Always Make Good. I make » specialty of furnixhing piano copy (beautiful title page), and the amusement features for independent carnivals, street and county fairs, etc.. and always send competent and courteous representatives to take complete orchestration, or 35 cents charge of them. for all three complete. SPECIAL—Sales and leases of parks, theatres, and all kinds of show prop- STREETMEN erty, negotiated. Will be glad to hear from anyone desiring to sell, lease C. L. Partee Music Go. or purchase anything in this line: also from anyone knowing of desirable lo- WE'VE GOT IT 23 East 20th Street, cations for opera houses, vaudeville theatres t.r parks. If you are in the show business or want to get into the show business, or want an amusement NEW YORK CITY. enterprise of any kind promoted and conducted, it will pay you to Get in 300 PER CENT. PROFIT FOR SALE OR LEASE RIVERSIDE PARK Touch With Me. Call, or address "LOOP-THE-LOOP" puzzle gets the BOISE. IDAHO WILL S. HECK. Coney Island Offices, money as fast as you can hand them Owing? to other business interests of owner, re- out. For Fairs, Carnivals, Circuses. sponsible party can secure this gut edge property 1008 First National Bank Building. Cincinnati, Ohio. it's got everything else backed off the of ten acres of beautiful grove, three acres of board. It's a real live one for sure. water, forming a private park. Situated almost in the heart of the city: entrance to Park only Send 10 cents for sample and terms. four blocks from Main Street. Baseball Grounds Orders tilled same day received. and Grand Stand equal to any in tbe West. Poc. National League games In Park; also Dancing Pavilion. Bar. Cafe, etc.. the finest In the West. ENTERPRISE CO., Rogers Park, CHICAGO Vaudeville stage complete; seating for over 2,000. Park has been open and run 3 seasons successfully. Boise is one of tbe best cities In the West. Population, 15.000. Plenty of money. The Old Reliable Right man can land fortune. Paid IS per cent, on investment last season. Address for par- Established ticulars 1K33. MARTIN GUITAR W. R. KIViTTF, BOISE CITY. IDAHO. Best guitar for tbe stage. It fills a hall be- cause the tone is pure. Three sizes and Bve styles, machine head or ivory pegs. Send for Have You Tried Our New Souvenir Postal Card complete catalogue, including mandolins. C. F. MARTIN & CO.. Mfrs., Slot Machines? Nazareth. Pa. They work perfect anc" fret the money. Over Indians and Indian Costumes 100 catchy and original subjects. Wo send this machine on s days trial. If yon want any forWild West Show*, Circuses, other Slot Machines—we have them—new and etc. Real, historic, highest second-handed at rack-bottom figures. Write colors, loudest and bestchnnt- for list. COSMOPOLITAN NOVELTY CO. t«rs of Indian war songs, war dance*. They draw tbe crowds. 426 N.-lth St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Always Interesting. For ull kindsof Indian relirs. write 10 W. H. BARTEN. HOUDON. XEB. Indian beaded watch foli. oi- beaded knife scabbard, 75 cts. HENNEGAfUCO, Sendlfor Catalogue 8th near Main. CINCINNATI. Printing-for Tent Shows, County CHILD TRUNKS; and Strjjjl Fairs, Parks, Etc. "!2I2 Ea*t"9th"St.,lNEW YORK Paragould Amusement Hall—Population 6,000; excellent show town. House seats Sou; every- thing new; only place of amusement In city; big BRASS BAND business; open \vluter and summer. Only First- I iif-1 rum fins. Drums. Uniforms and Class Attractions Wanted. WHITSITT & Supplier I,yon & Hcaly'n "OWB Make" WRIGHT, MRFS., Paragouldt Ark. Instruments are used liy tbe greatest artists. Fine Catalog. 4iM Illustrations, FOK SALIC—Wurlltzer's (Tonophones) Electric HAiLKit FKKK; It give** Band Music and Nlckel-tn-Slot Pianos. Cost $C50; will sell for Instructions for Amateur bands. Cor- $200 each. Direct current motor; all first-das* nets from #7.50 upward. Monthly pay- shape; guaranteed; forward to any point, sub- ments. ject to examination. —. Moyer, Sta. A, In- 15 Ad«vms St.. CKIc&tfo dianapolis, Ind. o&o Wortd'i Lanroel Music Housr Secret and Plans of Galatea Illusion, 91; Papier Macbe Statue, $15; Bust, $7; Flying r VJK »/*.LtL Lady. Wax Figure. Bbick Art, Indian Head Conderman Ferris Wheel, latest Improved. Fortune Teller*. Ventriloquist Figures, etc.; ?d part of last season; In good condition. list for stamp. W. H. J. Shaw. Wtoria, Mo. it choice of Engine or Electric Motor with POCKET PANTS CKEASEH AND RIBBOW AND TIE IRONER. Heat It on the gas or lamp. By mall, 25c. Dryer Supply Co., AUO E. 23U St., New York City. GLASS BLOWBUS—We are maiiuiucturenj uf roadmen's supplies and can furnish tbe best Flint Tubing at 12c. a Ib.; Flint Cane at Uc. a Ib.; Colored SHOOTING GALLEKY SUPPLIES. Cane and Tubing at 16e. a Ib. We make all kinds of PRIVILEGE MEN - ATTENTIONLATES. T NOVELTIIB. Writ* (or IllWrmtM Glass Novelties. Bern! stamp for catalogue. Catalogue. WM. WUKFFLEIN, Mgr., 208 N. CHICAGO VIAL <& MFG. CO., Street, Philadelphia. Pa. 1533 West Lake St., Chicago* 111. EHRET'S PARK, MEYER'S LAKE, CANTON, 0. Big: Nevr Vaudeville Theatre, and every form of out door amusement. 1CO.UOO people patron- FINEST CARDS and Dice In America; fine trans- ize this resort. Excursions every day, seven days a week. Restaurant and Confectionery parent work a specialty. J. L. CLOSKEY & CO., Wanted, CARNIVAL COMPANY privileges. Ferris Wheel. Mtrry-Go-Hound, Gypsy Camp, Knife and Cane Hacks. Shooting Richmond, Ind. To put on shows for Reunion, Aug. 8, Gallery and all other attractions for rent, on percentage or Hat rental. Freaks that are 9, 10, 11. 12, 1905. right can tret big money. Address THOMPSON'S GTMNASIUM, DR. MEHICII, Pres., Mill Shoals, 111. 117 W. 28rd ST.. NEW YORK (old Koster & Rial's), A. EHRET, CANTON, O HALLETT THOMPSON, Manager (late Wood's STREET MEN: ATTENTION:—Self-Fastening (,vin. Special rates to performe-n *1 « yppfr. Carpet Tacks. 200 per cent profit. Samples al luc. S. E. MUNSON. Decatur. 111. Royalty Paid on Song-Poems "£',!,,Ji»i?i!>n_. We arrange and popularize. I'IOXKEU Music OUT-DOO- K ATTRACTIONS—Pai— arr of Diving Snakes and Monkeys PUB. Co. (ImOXX) Manhattan Hldg. Chicago.Ill Horses for Parks, State and CountCo y Fain. Open for dates 1905. Address W. 0. Neelings, AI- Choice lot Python Snakes, broke to handle, the kind that live; also other snakes u» hand. WANTED—Slot Machines suitable for Penny gona, Iowa. Monkeys of all varieties. Send (or list. Arcade, new or second-hand, cheap for cash. J. lioi-i:. Importer, 35 N. Otb St., I'll 11 \ III l.l-ll I 1. PA. Send prices and description. W. L. Lincoln, PARK MANAGER wishes to change; would like Downs' Hotel. Davenport, la. to net gome offer where push, talent, and ability For Show Parades, Horse and Pony Acts, Ad- Is appreciated; best of reference. Address Park vertising Purposes, etc. Send for price list. WANTtD—Merry (;o Hound Engineer; long sea- Manufactured by K. 8CHAEMB8, 612-614 Met- son; opens May 1st. Address Goo. F. Osterling, Manager, Philadelphia Show Print, 605 Sansom, Horse and Pony Plumes ropolitan Are., Brooklyn, N. Y. Philadelphia. Pa. Baltimore. Md. _^_-_ Mention "The BHU-nttrd" vhrn antweruiQ ads Mention "\e SUSmtrH" v>Krn nrummiu) oik. Mention " The Billboard" when aruaeriny ad* Mention " Tht Billboard" \*Aen answering ada. Billboard 47

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W4RRIN J. irmCH. », P. OlPPl. Ou'l Put 4 THI igl Iks. i,.., P t T Virginia Homes CINCINNATI, o THEATRGAL PROPERTIES, You learn all about Virginia lands, soil, water, climate, re- SUMMER and EXPOSITION ATTRACTIONS sources, products, fruits, ber- ries, mode of cultivation, UNITED STATES PATENTS AND FOREIGN AND " A SPECIALTY.— prices, etc., by reading the .COPYRIGHTS, TRADE-MARKS MECHANICAL EFFECTS worked out. Everything VIRGINIA FARMER. used back of the Curtain. Address Send lOc. for 3 months sub- THE MORSE COMPANY, scription to C. A: MORSE, Manager. - - 341 W. 44th St.. NEW YORK And make you a fortune. If you havp a FARMER CO., PLAY, SKETCH, PHOTO, ACT, SONG or BOOK that is worth anything, ATTENTION! Doctors, Medicine People and Showmen Box B, EMPORIA. VA. you should copyright it. Don't take Why liandle rocky iroods when you can handle (roods that will sell them- chances when you can secure otir serv- selves? Electric Belts from $1.00 per do?., up. Larire variety to select from. icesat small co*t. Soiidfor our SPECIAL Electric Jars, 75c dez: Electric Insole*. K~Hc doz. pairs: Soap. $3.10 cross: OfffR TO INVENTORS before applying for Fine Medical Batteries. Send ?5c for Sample No. H E. B., e.xp. prepaid. a patent, it will pay you. HANDBOOK on Latest out. One third cash required. Trial order will convince. Largest patents sent ml. We advise if patenta- Manufacturers (if Electric Belts and Appliances fn U. S. A. Established ble or not. KRKK. \Ve incorporate 1878. Lecture anil price list free. STOCK COMPANIES, Small fees The Electric Appliance Co., Burlington. Han. Consult us. WORMELLt & VAN MATER. OIML.Y THI Managers Copyright A Uatenl Co. inc. Sketches, Songs, Comedies, Dramas "Automatic" Set Spindle, WASHINGION, 0. ( and every description of theatrical work WRITTEN TO ORDER. Monologue) and Parodies a specialty. Electric Hyronemous Cages. Comedies and Dramas Revised. Only the best original work furnished. References by the hundred. Drop Cases, Metal Roulette Kstablhhed 1879. I do not furnish duplicated material, but only write the highest grade to order for Wheel—best ever. Loaded SPIELS THAT GET THE COIN 806 Walflut Str88t Dice and Marked Cards. Greatest1 l|ljl|l][Clj Medical Spiel is Devoted to the Mfdicine BOB"WATT. YKR£° - Philadelphia, Pa. catalog ever written on gambling •V1JIIV Lecturer, Street Man. Carriage Doctor, •"•"^ Optician, Curbstone Seller, and to all Sent to any address on receipt of lOc. selling Medicine Toilet or CurntiveKOodft B A R R & CO., I!' , ' JI'U through speech. Tells what to »a» to hold attention, amune, Instruct and interest 56 I ilih Avriuic, - < UK »«.<>. II.I.. enough to touch the pocketbook. Yon STAGE PROPERTIES would not part with it Rt any price. Sent Manufactured by us arc guaranteed In every particular. Estimates cheerfully furnished on WANTED WANTED postpaid for$6. or send $1.deposit and will properties of every description. Life-size Statuary, Bust Figures. Jardlnlers, Vases, Bric- For 26th D. S. Infantry Band—One Solo Bb Cor Bend G.O.D. with examination privilege. a-Brac. Armor. Shields. Animals (from a Mouse to an Elephant). Antiques. Works of Art net. to be 2nd Band Master; 5 Bb Clarionets, FANTUS P.n 343Dearborn St.,Chicago reproduced In Papler-Mache. In Old Gold, Copper, Rusty Steel and Iron constantly In stock, two of them Solos, to be non-commission and "Frospecttus free for permanent adureus and shipped on receipt of order. Prop. Chickens, Turkeys, Ducks. Roast Beef, Lamb Chops, $5 extra pay per month; 1 BB Bass. 1 Eb B*n. Steaks, Bread. Pies, Vegetables, Fruits. Fish and Game artistically made and decdrated. 1 Piccolo. 1 Alto Saxophone, 1 Tenor Saxophue. Send for sample of our Stage Money—French and English Bank Notes. Have two steady engagements weekly, besides N. B.—Managers and Property Men are cordially Invited to examine our goods. eight weeks at State Fair; located In City of Office and Show Rooms, 306 W. 43d St. UCUI V(\ttV PITY San Antonio, Texas. 85.000 Inhabitants. Address MEDICINE MEN. J. M. LEAVITT & CO., Factory and Studio. 212 W. 43d St. nt" IMH*»UI CAESAR TARS1ELLA, Bandmaster 20 Infamtry. Herbs, beautiful $1.00 package, 3 mo. Tel. 2279—38 St. Fort Sam, Houston, Texas. treatment, $11.72 gro. Soap, white or green, $1.35 gro. Tooth Powder, fine A RARE OPPORTUNITY. CLEARING OUT SALE package, $5.76 gro. J. T. R. CLARK, My No. 6 Improved Parker't Mechanical WE NEED THE ROOM FOR STORAGE. Shooting Gallery. Just the thllg for the sum- 912 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. 20 car loads of accumulated scenery In our storehouse for sale cheap at following prices: mer season and a big money maker. Original P. 9.—For rent. My elegant combination car. Interior or exterior Frame pieces all sizes, per piece. 82.50; Foil Drops, any size. $10 to 115; cost $700. My price, F. O. B. cars Grand Cut Drops, any size, fc to $10; Borders, any size, $5. This sale will last until March 31, 1905, Junction. Col., $225. Address FRANK BUEH- Before contracting for your scenary for next season, drop us a line. WE WILL SAVE YOU MONET. RING. Grand Junction. Col. ST. LOUIS CALCIUM LIGHT CO. We hare 25 carloads of second hand scenery which we ean utilize In rebuilding shows. IX<:il.li-h. ,1 1872. Down town Office, Room IS, »2S CIITUIIAUII 9 PfinnDIPU Studio and ihops—107 to USThroop Oxygen and Hydrogen Gas furnished la tanks Dearborn St. Tel. Harr. 1667. St. Tel. Monroe 974. for Stereopticon and Moving Picture Machines. 6UTHMANN mOFESSIONAL All orders to any part of the United States fllled promptly. Also Calclnm Burners, Rubber GROUND CLOTHS. Wallace Distributor's Bags; Wallace IB.09 Tubing, Condensing Lenses, Lime Pencils and Billposter's Brashes. 8-foot handles; Tacks. Magnetic Hammers, TRUNKS Gelatine Colors for sale. 510 Elm St., St. Louis, etc. Prices right. Address "Better than the Best." Mq..._U. S. A. STAGE WALLACE STAOKGROUND CLOTHCO.,O«wego,N.Y. «79 Broadway l»«w York Cttv " Tkr. ROIboard" Mention " The Sil&oard" iclun aatwtnag adt. MaUtno. " Tit B«2ZfanWi"' ShnKMi"The Billboard" «Aai mumringadit. 48 The Billboard

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