Show World (September 1909)

September 18, 1909. THE SHOW WORLD 31 WANTED FOR THE BIG FALL STREET FAIR Sept. 27-Oct. 2, Independence, Mo. Good Shows and Clean Concessions Carousel, Ferris Wheel and Human Roulette. Auspices Fraternal Order of Eagles, which is incorporated, and every loyal citizen in town is a booster. • This will be the largest event of the season. 6 BIG DAYS, 6 BIG NIGHTS. Located around the Court Square, Decorations and illuminations will surpass all former events. Big money spent for free acts that will bring the people out and hold them late. SHOWMEN, TAKE NOTICE—I have State Fair to follow. Those wishing to make both dates, write quick. Regards to all friends. W. F. PALMER, Office, 24 Eagle Bldg., Independence, Mo. LAST CALL=LAST CALL All Shows and Concessions of the HUDS0N-FULT0N CARNIVAL To Be Held Sept. 21 to Oct. 2, in the City of Weehauken, N. I. Under the auspices of the Fire Department, in full view of the Naval Display, where all of the big doings will be held, and where hundreds of thousands will be in attendance daily. Can place one more show—must have neat front; also one more first- class riding device, on liberal terms. Confetti and novelties and a few other legitimate concessions still for sale. Write or wire, quick to|| , FRED. A. DANNER. 2 Willow St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. rumors current, and so many that I have quit reading the papers. There is no truth in them." "What have you to say regarding the talk of J. J. Murdock buying out the Kohl interests?” was asked Mr. Beck. “I would be delighted to have him buy them, if any one does,” was the reply. "I know of no one with whom I would rather be associated than with Mr. Murdock. We have always been warm personal friends. I do not see why some of the dramatic papers have tried to make it appear otherwise. “Of course, we may have had dis¬ putes in a business way, as any men might, but I do not know that I have ever offended him. I have tried to think how in I could have done him any wrong or Injury that should cause the public to think that we were not friends. I know of nothing that I might have done that might cause him to feel vexed with “He has visited in my home, and we have always been warm friends. I ex¬ pect to spend much of my time in the east. I simply went abroad because my health was poor. Returns With Meyerfleld. "I was all worked down, and I took a trip across the water, and visited Lon¬ don, Paris and other continental cities. I met Mr. Meyerfleld over there, and he returned with me. He has been there four months and I was abroad but one month. Mr. Meyerfleld’s family will follow soon. I came as far as Chicago with him, and he stopped over as is his usual habit under such cir¬ cumstances. Our presence has no spe¬ cial significance. I heard that Henry M. Ziegler was in town, but I did not see him. He went away before I arrived. I understand that he was in the city to purchase some chairs for a theater." When asked if he had heard that Mr. Ziegler had sold his shares with the Shuberts Mr. Beck said he knew noth¬ ing of the matter and had heard noth¬ ing to that effect. “I know nothing about that matter at all,” he asserted. Mr. Beck left for New York Wednes¬ day afternoon, and Mr. Meyerfleld left the same afternoon for the west. Ever since Mr. Beck went to Europe, rumors have been rife of an impending change when he returned. It is stated that Mr. Beck has been courting independence in his bookings In recent months, and that before he went abroad he went to the United Booking offices and demanded a number of concessions, and it is asserted that he at that time avowed that if these concessions were not granted he would sever his connection with that It Is said that there has been bad blood between Mr. Beck and the United Booking offices for some time, and that the acts of the latter firm have not been booked in conjunction with the Orpheum time for some little time. It Is also asserted that the eastern end has been advising certain acts to book with the Sullivan and Consldine people in the —■» *«■-- - S. and thus avoid booking o J OK B. McGBB York advices are to the effect that should Mr. Beck attempt to enter the eastern field, Percy Williams might Join with him with his Metropolitan circuit. It was thought that the presence in the city of Pat Casey had some bearing on the situation, but if it did, it was not apparent, and Mr. Casey left the city without seeing Mr. Beck. There is a report extant that Mr. Beck now controls the Pat Casey agency in New York. It is also understood that Mr. Beck has been flirting with some of the smaller agencies, and that he has been booking with them in a very independent manner. While abroad Mr. Beck attended the aeroplane flights at Rheims, and report has it that he purchased an aeroplane, which will shortly arrive In New York. Mr. Beck and Mr. Meyerfleld conferred with managers abroad, and secured a number of European novelties which will be brought to this country this season. Among the numerous acts se¬ cured may be mentioned “The Geisha Girls,” which has been one of the reign¬ ing sensations of Paris, which will be Guilbert Is Engaged. Several international stars have been placed under contracts for a limited American tour, including Albert Cheva¬ lier, Yvette Guilbert, Totajada and oth¬ ers. Among the European novelties will be La Pia, from Vienna, a novelty dancing creation; the Marvelous Har¬ veys, illusionists; Balzar, a new Juggler; Caicedo, a king of the high wire; Gole- mamis Cirque, an animal novelty, and from Germany and France, Mile. Renee, a remarkable dancer; Gruber Kinder¬ garten; the Aurora troupe of 12 and the Canavas of 18, are all important pro¬ ductions that will be new in this coun¬ try. Other acts which Mr. Beck is sure will prove interesting on this side of the water are the Klos Sisters, the Blessings, tne Two Arkansas, Joly Vio- lette, the Thalia quartet, Paul Spadonl, Fred Singer, Lucianna Lucca, Katchen Frankli— — J - 1 - have bi halls. BISON FILMS ONE REEL A WEEK. REGULAR RELEASE DAY FRIDAY NEXT ISSUE, FRIDAY, SEPT. 24TH. Trade Mark DRAMATIC—Code Word, “Replete”—Approximate Length 1000 Feet A SQUAW’S SACRIFICE A heart interest, dramatic production, and a sequel to “A SQUAW’S REVENGE,” the much talked of Indian picture, recently produced by this Company. This subject is in every particular up to the “Bison” standard of photographic and dramatic excellence. New York Motion Picture Co. Manufacturers of ‘Bison” Life Motion Pictures lison Square New York City is ambitious, and that he is restive un¬ der the restraints that are put upon him by the eastern end of the vaudeville sit¬ uation. Wants to Be Czar. avowed in certain quarters that Mr. Beck has had a taste of power and J® ^ a i. nts . morG - ls further asserted that he is making plans to book in¬ dependently and that he proposes to make inroads on eastern territory, and may probably ally himself with some of the stronger men in the east, and push t/'K ,nto the enemies* country. ♦J 5 * case, it is pointed out aUL UlS Un lted Booking agency may 2R?i n P 1 * 0 ®* 0 . offices, and then the war will be carried on with much vigor, the common enemy being William Mor- Sf*. ha « also been rumored that Mr. fj™. making overtures toward J he interests of C. E. Kohl, ana that he thus hopes to gain a stronger hold on the situation. New WHAT YOU WANT IS HIGH-CLASS INDEPENDENT AMERICAN FILM SERVICE Had you attended the recent Convention of the American Independent Film Manufacturers in Chicago you would have been convinced that, if anyone can furnish you with High-Class Independent Film Service, WE CAN. We proved to the satisfaction of every Independent Film Manufacturer at¬ tending this Convention that we could use all of the meritorious Independent American films they could manufacture. Already our stock has been greatly replenished and we can now furnish an Independent Service to FIRST RUN CUSTOMERS and those desiring High-Class Service only such as we or any other exchange has ever before been able to furnish. Let us prove it to you. write for more information. CHICAGO FILM EXCHANCE 49-51 JACKSON BOUL. CHCACO BRANCH OFFICES: Pacific Bldg., San Francisco; Denver, Salt Lake City, Omaha, Washington, Nashville, Atlanta. __ J. J. Murdock Is Interviewed. The statement attributed to C. E. Kohl, recently published, was shown to J. J. Murdock. This statement was to the effect that Mr. Kohl had remarked that any one who had enough money could buy him -rat. Mr. Murdock said in regard to this: “I do not believe that Mr. Kohl ever made such a statement. But if it is as you put it, that he states any one who had enough money, lie might put his interest to half a million dollars or refuse to sell it at any price. But that Mr. Kohl did put a price on his interest and that I offered to buy it at that price and have the money now to buy it, and that Mr. Kohl changed his mind, answers that question. And, if any one has any doubts as to the truthfulness of this statement I am will¬ ing to put up a twenty-five thousand de¬ posit against one-half the amount and the winner to devote the amount to any charitable purpose In which the theat¬ rical profession is interested.” ” m ’— '? Mr. Kohl was to put up the ‘ ju cover it?” x cert-aiiuy wuuia, ana there is no better way Mr. Kohl or anybody else can call me if they think I am bluffing.” “Then, if I understand you right, it is not as to whether Mr. Kohl will or will not sell, but as to whether you have or have not the money ready to buy his in¬ terest at the price he gave vou?” “Yes, that is the matter in a nut¬ shell." “It has been stated that Mr. Beck has the kindliest of feelings toward you,” “I have no doubt that Mr. Beck has stated the truth,” said Mr. Murdock. “Mr. Beck is also quoted as saying that ‘the show business had taught him that when anyone actually intended to do something he did not parade it about with a brass band.” “As to the brass band reference,” said Mr. Murdock, “that may possibly nave referred to the noise made by certain papers regarding the purchase of the Kohl-Anderson-Middleton vaudeville In¬ terests; but, as Mr. Beck’s interview Is published in the same paper that gave out the news regarding the purchase of those interests, it must have nude the editor of that paper laugh at such a statement, knowing who gave him the information, and it is a certainty that he did not get it from me or anyone who has my interests at heart.” “Have you anything to say regarding Mr. Beck’s return from Europe?” “Now, how many times do you people want to ask that question? The last two or three weeks I have been telling you that I had no interest ir *-* 1 — fd^vf away, therefore I certainly would h none in his coming back.” “Well, you didn’t make that state¬ ment last week. Your last week’s state¬ ment was that the vaudeville Interests were not affected in his going away, so they could not be affected by his re¬ turn.” "Well, that is about It. I don’t see that the great financial Interests were afTected much by Mr. Harrlman’s death, although he was a great man. one of the greatest that America has ever pro- ■•Th’en are we to understand that Mr. Beck Is the Harriman of the vaudeville business?” "Now, why should I __ _ _ j years ago leased the old Casino on State street and convert¬ ed It Into the Happy Hour, a large mov¬ ing picture house, has effected the or¬ ganization of a corporation to be known as the Orpheum Amusement company, which has acquired a site 106x100, at the corner of Market street and Rail¬ road avenue, and will erect thereon a vaudeville house to he known as the Orpheum. It is expected that the new house will open about January 1, 1910. It will seat 1,100, and three perform¬ ances a day will be given.— ~ “