The New York Clipper (February 1917)

14 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER February 21, 1917 JOHNNY JONES SHOWS OPEN IN FLORIDA SHOW IS GREATLY ENLARGED KsBsnux, Fla., Feb. 17.—The Johnny J. Jones Exposition Shows inaugurated their 1917 season here Tuesday at Osceola County's first annual fair with many new devices. The train has been length- ened to a thirty car special of seventy foot steel flats, stock cars and sleepers. Several changes have been made in the official staff, which now includes E. C. Talbott, general agent; Manning B. Pletz, special agent; E. A. Kennedy, advertising agent; Tommy Gould, agent; Joe S. Op- pice, general superintendent; Alvin A. C Beck, Secretary; Robert G. Kennedy, trainmaster; Frank Graham Scott, pub- licity; David W. Sorg, electrician; Vic Ealick, director of music; Colonel Phil Ellsworth, adjuster; Thad Green, master mechanic and David Pittsley, head porter. The attractions which opened here do not include the entire line-up, which will be brought to full strength within a few weeks when the new Philadelphia Tobog- gan Company Carousel, the Water Circus and Aquatic Tournament and the new Coney Island Wonder Show will be added. This is the present roster of the com- pany: Trained Wild Animal Arena, combined with Curtis' One Ring Circus, wild animal acta and domestic trained animals; Dixie- land Minstrels, featuring Oppice's Rag- time Band; World of Living Wonders, twelve curiosities, Scotch Band, one hun- dred forty foot front; Preparedness, with Captain Simpson's Model War Vessels, the Battle of the North Sea reproduced; Revelation, C. E. Roussey's latest master- piece; Mile a Minute Autodrome, present- ing Margaret Gast, autodrome rider; Dakota Max Wild West, with Dakota Max, Tex Carlos, Jack Diamond, Califor- nia Glennia, Montana Lucille, Madam Sanders and others; Midget Theatre, in- troducing Schafer*s European Midgets; Monkey Auto Speedway, with solid speed- way track in place of the old rail sys- tem; Congress of Fat Girls, featuring Jolly Babe, Bonnie Bess and their retinue of stout ladies; Human Chicken Family; Stella, the Mysterious; 1917 Model Num- ber Five Big Eli, with special decorative scheme: The Whip; Scharding's Parker Carry TTs All. Free attractions include Nelson's High Diving Dogs, Baby Sue, The Elephant With the Human Brain; Eslick's Military Band. There are thirty concessions, controlled by H. B. Aldrieh, Al Dernberger, Mike Cainalo, Karl Nelson, Eddie Madigan, C Groseclose, Fred Pickering, W. Smith and A. Miller. Next week the shows exhibit for the sixth consecutive year at the Sub Tropi- cal Fair, Orlando, one of the largest events South. CAROLINA CIRCUIT ORGANIZED Lynchburg, Va., Feb. 17. — The Eastern Carolina Fair Circuit was or- ganized yesterday at Goldsboro. Repre- sentatives were in attendance from Kins- ton, Goldsboro, New Bern, Smithfield, Rocky Mount, Tarboro and Clinton, and officers of the circuit were elected as fol- lows : President, C. A. Johnson, of Tarboro; first vice-president, G. A. Home, of Rocky Mount; second vice-president, Graves J. Smith, of Goldsboro; secretary-treasurer. Dr. W. C. Knox, of Kinston. The following fair dates were chosen: Rocky Mount, October 2-5; Goldsboro, October 9-12; New Bern, October 16-19; Kinston, October 23-26; Tarboro, Octo- ber 30 to November 2; Smithfield, Novem- ber 6-9; Clinton, November 13-16. SIBLEY SHOWS FOR VIRGINIA Lynchburg, Va., Feb. 19.—Walter K. Sibley, owner of Sibley's Superb Shows, now touring Florida and Georgia, has closed with Frank A. Lovelock, sec- retary of the Interstate Fair Association, to supply the riding devices, side shows and many concessions for the thirteenth annual exhibit here, October 2, 3, 4 and 6. Mr. Sibley also made similar contracts with fair officials in Maryland and expects to close with two or three more associa- tions in Virginia. The attractions last year at the Interstate Fair were supplied by Henry Meyerhoff, Inc. ELLIOTT AHEAD OF CAIRNS SHOW Decatur, HI., Feb. 16.—Louis Elliott (Old Honesty) will have charge of the ad- vance with the Seven Cairns Bros, again this season. Bobby Broille and wife, last season with Phillips' Shows, will be with the Cairns show. W. L. Cairns has re- turned from St Louis to get the show ready for the road the latter part of April. WALLICK LOCATES IN McALESTER McAlester, Okla., Feb. 15.—Frank G. Wallick, president of the Wallick Shows, will bring his shows to McAlester to spend the rest of the Winter. The entire outfit is to be overhauled and pnt into condition, ready for the opening of the Spring season. The headquarters of the shows will be at McAlester. BELL-THAZER BROS. BOOKED The Bell-Thazer Brothers have been en- gaged by the United Fairs Booking Asso- ciation of Chicago to play ten weeks of fairs in the middle west, opening July 30. This is their fourth consecutive sea- son with the above agency. "RED ONION" IN CHICAGO Bill (Red Onion) Hewitt left for Chi- cago Sunday. He will remain there until the "World at Home" show is ready to start on tour when he will join it at its winter quarters at Streator, 111. MUSICAL ACT FOR WORTHAM Wfllard'B Melodia, the big musical act, has been secured for the full season of the C. A. Wortham shows by Dick Col- lins, general representative. HOT FIGHT ON AT SHOWMAN CONVENTION SPELLMAN MAY TAKE SECOND TERM Chicago, III., Feb. 20.—With the con- vention of the Association of the Outdoor Showmen of the World one day old, inter- est today is centered in the fight for the presidency of the organization, which takes place to-morrow night. The two opposing factions are lining up their forces and fig- uring out their chances of final victory. The anti-administration party seems to be basing its hopes on Walter F. Driver, who will probably receive the support of the allied outdoor interests and a portion of the carnival contingency. While Albert E. Kiralfy is mentioned as the choice of the incumbent adminis- tration, it is quite possible that, in the event of a close battles, be will lay down the gauntlet in favor of Frank P. Spell- man, the present president, who is con- sidered the strongest man in the running. Spellman has announced his intention of absolutely declining another term, but it is generally conceded that he will accept it, if it be deemed the only way of saving the situation. The executive committee was in session until late last night, outlining the pro- gram for the remainder of the convention. The election will be held just before the final adjournment to-morrow night, it was decided. The proposed by-laws and constitution will be brought before the convention for ratification to-morrow. An active cam- paign will also be put into motion to se- cure more equitable license laws from the State legislatures for the outdoor show- men. The matter of dues will likewise be finally determined upon. The next con- vention city will be named before adjourn- ment. The success of the annual banquet and ball, which took place last night, was be- yond all expectations. It was held in the Gold Room of the Congress Hotel, and was featured with music and entertainment. Hand's Symphony Orchestra for 40 pieces supplied the music Among those present were: C. A. Wortham, "Red Onion" Hewitt, Albert E. Kiralfy, Walter F. Driver, Bill Bice, Fred Wagner, Frank P. Spellman, Johnny Jones, Ed Cummings, Con T. Kennedy, Victor D. Levitt, Dr. Max Thorak, Sam Levy, Rhoda Royal, Tom Allen, Tom Rankin,, Colonel Owens, Frank L. Albert and others. FAIR FOR ALTOONA Altoona, Pa., Feb. 17.—It has been de- cided to hold a fair here this year, but dates have not yet been announced. PARKER OFFERS FACTORY TO U. S. Leavenworth, Kan., Feb. 17.—C. W. Parker, the amusement king, has offered his munition plant to the government for use in case of war for making munitions. He sent the following telegram to New- ton D. Baker, secretary of war: "The C. W. Parker amusement device factory, the largest in the world, located at Leavenworth, Kan., wMcb is particularly well adapted for the manufacture of aero- planes and other aircraft and small fire- arms and munitions, is hereby placed at the disposal of the United States government in the event of war or at any time the government wishes it." CUBAN REVOLT HALTS SHOW Havana, Cuba., Feb. 19.—The uprising in Cuba has caused a panic among circus proprietors here. Other shows are also affected, but tent shows are the greatest sufferers. Before the disturbances, show business of all kinds was better than it has ever been. The Plants Circus has closed and the company disbanded. In districts not appreciably affected by dis- turbances show business continues good. THE COUNTRY IS SAFE Paul Horompo, a midget, visited the Federal Naturalization Bureau last Friday and announced bis intention of becoming a citizen of the United States. Paul was born in Hungary twenty-three years ago and was brought to this country for the Barnum & Bailey Circus. At present he is in vaudeville. TONY DENIER WINS CLAIM Kingston, N. Y., Feb. 19.—Tony De- nier, the famous clown, was awarded about One fifth of his claim against his wife, Louise Sully Denier, in the Kingston courts last week. Mr. Denier bad brought action to recover money be alleges he loaned to Mrs. Denier. CIRCUS SIGNS LEAHY BROS. Faix. River, Mass., Feb. 19.—Leahy Brothers, Roman ring artists, late of Do Rne Brothers' Minstrels, have signed with La Tenas Circus for the coming season. 'They are now in New England on the Sheedy Time, featuring the original Buck Leahy trick. OUTDOOR ASSN. GETS CHARTER Albahy, N. Y., Feb. 20.—The Secretary of State has granted a charter to the As- sociation of Outdoor Showmen of the World. The incorporators are: Lawrence Martin, Phillip Zalkind, Hamilton Thomp- son, James Hammond and George Ham- mond. HOLCOMBE BRANCHING OUT Burlington, la., Feb. 19.—Geo. H. Hol- combe, secretary and general manager of the Tri-State Fair Association, has closed a contract with the directors of the Dan- ville, 111., Fair Association to build and manage their fair. BARNES ISSUES CATALOGUE F. M. Barnes' fair booking agency has just issued its new catalogue. MORRISON SHOW IN QUARTERS PrrrsBrrfiOH, Feb. 19.—The Morrison United Shows have opened quarters here and are getting ready for the coming sea-