Show World (July 1910)

6 THE SHOW WO RL D July 16, 1910. BILLPOSTERS’ CONVENTION. (Continued from page 3.) in which the goods are to be sold, and that space once secured should be retained. I am so strongly in favor of outdoor advertising that if I were compelled to choose but one medium I would select outdoor publicity. “I recall an instance where I re¬ ceived a letter from a man who asked me if we could not change the colors we had adopted of red, green and white, claiming that he saw them so often they had burned themselves into his memory. I replied that we had spent three million dollars to im¬ press it on his mind, and was glad to know we had accomplished our pur¬ pose. Advertising Promotes Prosperity. “The American nation has bene- fitted by its commercialism, and through its commercialism most bene- fitted by advertising, and through the education of publicity that it was pur¬ suing it was making America the greatest of all nations. Even foreign countries are taking recognition of this fact, and as president of the Advertisers’ Association I have re¬ ceived inquiries from various coun¬ tries, one in particular from Odessa, Russia, asking my opinion upon ad¬ vertising.” Mr. Dobbs was to attend the meet¬ ing of the Advertisers’ Association, which is to be held in Omaha, Neb., Monday, July 18. To Fight Tuberculosis. At the last convention the billpost¬ ers donated a million dollars’ worth of space and services to the Anti- Tuberculosis society. Frank E. Fitch, the chairman of the billposters com¬ mittee handling this branch, made a report that the Anti-Tuberculosis so¬ ciety was about ready to launch its campaign, and would utilize the as¬ sistance so generously tendered by the billposters. Official Organ Dropped. The Billposter and Distributor, heretofore the official organ of the billposters, was discontinued, owing to the objections raised to its handling by Editor McManus. The stock in the publication was owned by various members. A prominent billposter stated to a representative of The Show World that McManus had used the Billposter and Distributor for political purposes and had attacked unjustly members of the association. An indignation meeting of about -100 members was held, who petitioned the orgjaniaztion to abandon the organ. This was done, and it was agreed to withdraw all support. Take Ride On Lake. A ride on the lake was taken on Wednesday evening, arrangements having been made with one of the lake steamers. Jas. A. Curran, of the Denver Bill Posting Co., was accompanied by his eldest daughter. In the foyer of the Auditorium. Louis E. Cooke and Mr. Curran grew reminiscent, and it de¬ veloped that Curran got his start in the bill posting business in Leadville, in the early eighties. The W. W. Cole show was contracted to play Leadville and there were no bill¬ boards. Mr. Cooke, the general agent, bought the lumber and gave it to Curran to put up, paying him fifty cents per running foot for it. After the show left town Curran kept the boards and inaugurated a bill posting plant on his own account. The next year he was in the bill posting business in Denver, and has become the big man of Colorado in the Rocky Mountain district. L. H. Ramsey, of Lexington, Ky., was the sergeant at arms, and the most strenuous employment his office gave him seemed to be shaking hands with his many friends. A. de Montluzen, manager of the U._ S. Lithograph Co., was much in evidence in the convention hall and in the lobby. Arch Donaldson, of the Donaldson Lithograph Co.. New¬ port, Ky., was also in attendance. Mabel Taliaferro will appear next season in “The Little Mother,” by Porter Emerson Browne. YOUNG BUFFALO SHOW ENJOINED BY TWO BILLS The Seaver Aggregation is Restrained from Using Billing Saidito MisleacTthe Public—Col. Lavelle Leaves Show. The Young Buffalo Wild West Show has been enjoined by the Ohio court from using the name or billing of “Young Buffalo,” or from exploit¬ ing the likeness of Col. W. F. Lavelle under the name of “Young Buffalo.” Lavelle has left the organization and is at present in Chicago. When in¬ terviewed by a Show World reporter “I regret very much that this un¬ fortunate controversy has arisen, as it may have caused the amusement world to believe that I was endeavor¬ ing to encroach upon Col. Cody, which was not the case. When I went with the Young Buffalo show it was of his is in any way connected with any exhibition other than the Buffalo Bill and Pawnee Bill Wild West and Far East. “Col. Cody objects only to the fact that a person sailing under false col¬ ors is misleading the public. One thing he has prided himself on all these years is the fact that he has kept faith with the public. Cody is Heroic Figure. “It must be conceded that Col. Co.dy is today the greatest living single attraction in the amusement world. He is personally known to more people than any man that ever lived, presidents, ex-presidents, kings. COL. W. A. LAVELLE. COL. W. F. CODY. The Two Wild West Performe rs Whose Remarkable Likeness Has Caused Trouble in Circusdom. agreed that I was to be featured and billed under my own name. To my amusement, I found that I was billed as “Young Buffalo,” and protested against this.” Col. Cody Firm. Louis E. Cooke, general agent of the' Two Bills show is making his headquarters at the Auditorium, and to a representative of The Show World said: “It must not be assumed that ani¬ mus has inspired the action of Col. Cody in securing a restraining order against the Young Buffalo show. He bears ill will against no man, but he does not propose to let anybody steal his thunder, nor sail under false col- “No shows will be molested by Col. Cody so long as they do not try to impersonate him and attempt to lead people to believe that Col. Cody is the feature of their show. The Young Buffalo show has been enjoined from using that title, or displaying litho¬ graphic paper, or in any manner im¬ plying that Col. Cody, or any relative and potentates not excepted. He has personally saluted more people than any man that has ever lived. There¬ fore, it is not to be wondered at that he should zealously guard his name, fame and reputation. No Animosity Shown. “You must understand that Col. Cody is not desirous of stopping the show, but he does insist that it sail under true colors. Under the ruling of the court they must destroy all printing that is in any way similar Mr. Cooke further stated that the season of 1910 is breaking all records for the Two Bills show, and that the outlook for the fall would indicate that the best part of the season is yet to come. The Two Bills show will play the Pacific cohst and Puget Sound country and will close about November 15, wintering at Trenton, N. J., at the state fair grounds. “These quarters are the finest in the world,” said Mr. Cooke; “the side tracks run right up to the gateway at the entrance, and we can pull the wagons right off the runways.” OPPOSITION BILLING IN LEAVENWORTH Leavenworth, July 13.—The Barnum & Bailey Shows have posted paper here for their engagement in Kansas City July 25. Sells-Floto exhibits in this city July 21. Split Price Is Popular. “That the split price is undoubtedly a powerful factor in the success of the Sells-Floto shows this season can¬ not be gainsaid,” said Ed. C. Warner, general traffic manager of the circus, at the Wellington hotel, Wednesday. “Our business all along the line has been phenomenal, the show playing to from $200 to $1,000 a day better in towns previously played at the fifty cent price.” The first actress to receive. $200 per night was Mrs. John Gilbert, who played Lady Macbeth for Junius Brutus Booth’s “Macbeth,” in 1814. SIGN IN KANSAS CITY ATTRACTS MUCH NOTICE. Kansas City, Mo., July 12.—The electrical sign put up by the Thomas Cusack advertising company, exploit¬ ing the New Empress theater, is one of the most striking creations ever displayed in any city, and is causing much favorable comment. It was de¬ signed by Sam Dreyfus, the local ad¬ vertising man, and extends across the street. Robinson Visits Cincinnati. Cincinnati, July 12.—John G. Rob¬ inson, proprietor of the Robinson 10 Big Shows, transacted business in Cincinnati today. Frederick Warde, the tragedian, who has not appeared on the stage for five years, will appear next sea¬ son in a special version of Shake¬ speare’s “Timon of Athens.” “STICK” DAVENPORT. Noted circus rider, who joins the, Sells-Floto circus at Kansas City' Monday, July 18. NOTES FROM THE JOHN ROBINSON 10 BIG SHOWS Belleville, Ill., July 5.—Landed in| a rain, but the weather cleared tip and business was great. William Del Mott is covering himself with laurels' as equestrian director during the ab-j sence of Fred Fisher, who has gone to Cincinnati for a rest. f • Murphreesboro, July 6—Lot out oil the corporation, but the city officials! insisted upon a license before wel could parade. Business good and the, weather hot. Miss Nell Smith (“Wild* Nell”) joined the wild west depart-, ment. Benton, July 7.—People had been coming to town for two days, and oldl inhabitants say the largest crowd ever in town. Oh, what a business. Johni G. Robinson has gone to Cincinnati to make some railroad contracts, , Centralia. July 8.—In town early] up early, early parade and a big bush ness. Vandalia, July 9.—Mrs. John G. Robinson and John the Fourth still running the show. Big crowd in town and good business, but the lightest day of the week. j Business during the past week has been great. At Litchfield, July 4, we, closed the ticket wagon at five min¬ utes past two and at night business', was equally as good. T^HH^ Trio, aerialists, joined at Litchfield. Waukegan Has Strong Bill. | The Waukegan, “theater beautiful,1 opened July 4, booked by Paul Goud-i ron of the Sullivan & Considine of-l fices, managed by William Haas. The estimated cost of the new house is $24,000. It has a seating capacity of 700, and is up-to-date in every re¬ spect. The opening bill was com¬ posed of the following acts: Miss Jessie Edwards. Bobbie Rankin, Owen* & Hoffman and Rivoli. .1 NORMA DAVENPORT. One of the most famous equestnj ennes of the arenic world is Nonna Davenport, who with her husbano, “Stick,” will join the Sells-Floto cir¬ cus.