The billboard (Jan-June 1900)

V THE BILLBOARD 11 \: l W The Billboard. |;lj Published Weekly at jii7 East Eighth street,Cincinnati, Ohio,U.S. A. Address all communications (jj For ,ne editorial or business departments. to [ijj THE BILLBOARD PUBLISHING CO. 1\ Subscription, W» a year: 6 mos.;?2.oo; 3 mos , -it- *i.oo. in advance. C.j ■ _ J |, ADVERTISING RATES : ■' ''"' Advertisements will be published at the uni- explanations are vouchsafed. There are a few- foggy places In the report, but on the whole, it is probably clear enough to satisfy the curiosity and in- spection of the average bill poster. They Say- Cj Iform rate of ten cents per agate line; no dis- |' I* count for time or space. Copy for advertisements [S must reach us before noon on Saturday previous I 'f I $0 week of issue. Our terms are cash. 1 - ; The Billboard is sold in London at Low's £x- \. : f.i,change, si Charing Cross, and at American Ad- .'; ; vertising Newspaper Agency, Trajatgar Build- \.\lugs, Northumberland Ave., U*. C- Jn Paris at /J SrtnUno's,S7 Avenue de fOfera. The trade suf- .<..*;: filed by the American Kerns Co. and its branches. , »: ■ Remittance should 6e made by post-office or ex- ; J frets money orttrr, or registered letter addressed . «1 and made f arable to The Billboard Put. Co. » i 7** editor can not undertaken return unsolicited ■ ■' ""Mascript: correspondents should href copy. ■tk ; .WSmr it is necessary to mire us the instructions , T .and copy for advertisements, great saving in the ;■$. ^matter of telegraph tolls may be had by recourse to I \the Donaldson Cipher Code. ~%i" Entered as Second-Class Matter at Post Office •~f\at Cincinnati, Ohio. Entire Content* Copyrighted. All rights reserved. M I!. r Saturday, June 30, 1500. SECRETARY'S REPORT v*. The somewhat belated ofSc.'al sfcite- Hjtiient of Secretary Bryan, of the Asso- § Jointed Bill Posters, which purports to I ^present an acenrate record of the \ t I financial condition of that organiza- tion, is a rather instructive document, I pjvorthy of close perusal. The appear- j^ nce of this statement has" been pa- ls i*' 011 ' 1 ^ awaited since the -first of the ||B|nonth, and. it was generally expected t\° be an elaborately itemized account if If considerable magnitude. In this FBfespect it is decidedly disappointing. [1 linasmnch as there are only thirty-fiva I j vouchers drawn on the treasurer I Bi?hown in the account, which scarcely U ills out one sheet of typewritten pa- r,tR |1 per. We certainly looked for soine- pshing more elaborate and expTanatorv. aowever, it contains enough figures •B* md combinations thereof the average disinterested eitrzen. IB' 1 „► instance. to satisfy Fcr it is a matter of congratula- rion to know that the receipts from July. IS99, to June 1 last amounted to I bit* 5 ' 4 "**- 01 - and the disbursements dur- ing that period figured up $1,201.05, * B ^eaving i B jJ2.1«2.96. i neat little balance of The expense account shows "hat it takes considerate money to | ci :eep the secretary's office in running prefer. In fact. Secretary Bryan has |p£ot been able to keep the sum much yelow $500. and this does not include • c ^ffice stationery,' typewriter, press jlippuigs. ete-f which amount to more Ipfhan §200 more. It is also interesting Ici f ' BOte that Geor S e 31. Leonard was flowed at different times a sum in fexcess of $150, which represents his personal outlay at threa separate, spe- cial meetings of the executive board. The report does not show that other Members of the committee were a:- cabwed this expense account. Yet Stahl- Ircdt managed to pull $84 out of the Ipot," Pratt $32, and Gude $15, but no THERE ARE OTHER AVAYS. In the "publicity" department of the current issue of the "National Printer Journalist," some very pertinent and timely observations are made in re- gard to the modern methods of adver- tising. The unwarranted, unreckoned and slavish habit which many large advertisers have of granting to the daily newspapers the very front rank of effectiveness in this respect has been introduced for inspection in the following words: "An iconoclast was, in the old days, a smasher of graven images and idols which men fell down and worshipped because they were told it ,was the proper thing to do. The bnsiness pub- lic of to-day have the same logical be- lief in advertising as the peop'.e of all ages in all parts of the world liave ever had in diety. But there are some false and deluded prophets who have set up those great tin gods, the big daily newspapers, declaring that these are the only true divinities for shaping the ends of advertisers. So there is still work for an iconoclast. Serious'y. we have no wish to wholly disparage or discourage the use of the bi? daily papers and magazines as advertising mediums. Such a course would be foolish. But we do wish to show that these mediums are not the only peb- bles on the shingle. The advertising journals which are looked upon as au- thorities give far too little attentirn to the merits of other mediums, and many of them are continually harping against the use'of the excellent medi- ums furnished by the job printer, the small publisher, e'c. Now. we our- selves look upon these papers as au- thorities in many of the matters which pertain to the science of advertising. It is they who deserve the bu'k of the credit for the fact that advertising is becoming more and more an exact science year by year. But any discus- sion which is devoid of unreasoning prejudice and bitterness only serves to help on the same good work. As Heine said: 'For enlightenment on any important question we have ta thank discussion alone. The world would not yet be enlightened upon many a thins if they had not been the subject of discussion and strife To discuss and to battle seem to be the' most agreeable pastimes of men." L,et our iconoclasm be of the cheerful variety. We do -not know it all. and we desire to know as much as possible And if we lose In any argument, we hope to do so cheerfully, knowing that the question we raise will be of ultimate benefit to those connected in any way with the noble art of advertising." . That Barney Link, of Brooklyn, promises to be just as much of a feature in the Atlantic City proceedings as he was at the Chicago convention last summer. That the wall and bulletin showing which the "Sovereign Remedies" obtained through the medium of The Posting-Sign Company, of Philadelphia, is one of the best ever seen in the East. That it will take considerably more than $5,000 of the new Protective company's funds to settle.Campbell's differences with the three leading theaters of Chicago. Can any amount - mend the breach? That Bob Gunning, in company with Harry L. Kramer and A. B. Schanz, of the Sterling Remedy Company, spent the greater part of last week in Omaha inspecting the "Cas- caret" showing in that city. That the name of the hotel where the As- sociated Bill Posters will hold their conven- tion in Atlantic City this year may be ap- propriately applied to some of the delegates at the conclusion cf the meeting. That Frank Fitzgerald, of Milwaukee, ob- jects to the title "Adonis" being applied to O. J. Gude. He says that it rightfully be- longs on the other side of the Brooklyn Br.dge. Dees he mean Barney Link? That Bummer Chapman has quit bicycle riding and has taken seriously to typewriting as a means of reducing his superfluous flesh. On the office instrument he has already de- veloped a speed of three words in five min- utes. That Billy Dilts. of Cincinnati, is a sign and wall painter who never makes much of a splurge at publicity, yet does a splendid business notwithstanding. His new advertis- ing contracts-for last week amounted to mere than ?10,000. That Mike Breslauer, of Minneapolis, denies the report that he has been dickering for the purchase of the Omaha plant. Mike says the rumor undoubtedly had its origin in the fact that he held the Omaha proxy at the re- cent special Chicago "loyalty" meeting. That if Col. Burr Robbins had been present at the Hotel Bartholdi meeting in New York last March, instead of Rattlin", Roarin' Rob- ert, it is more than a probability that the American Posting Service of Chicago would Ltver have signed the new Protective project. That the ghost cf the -defunct C. B. Hood enterprise still stalks through Chicago, tor- menting Campbell. Col. Burr Robbins, trustee cf the interests involved, reports that no definite settlement has yet been reached, as matters are in a rather messed-up con- dition. That the Frcis Clipping Bureau, which the asscciation has placed at the disposal of Sec- retary Bryan, might be used to better ad- vantage if applied to the columns of the "Waif," for then, it is thought, the "Under- taker" might get a chance to occasionally strike a bright second-handed thought. when he selected the "ball-room of the Ho- ■ tel Dennis' as a convention hall. Link and Hager .will probably lead the greed prom- enade, while Roaring Robert is expected to give another laughable performance of bis famous backward glide. That A. Van Beurcn, the millionaire bill poster of New York, is enjoying his tour abroad immensely. Sam Pratt recently re- ceived a letter from him. written in Genoa Italy which contains an interesting descript tion of the bill posting methods that prevail r„l,mta nCe ' ,t , h C " y wh i c " Bave a Christopher Columbus to the world. Mr. Van Beuren is now visiting the Paris Exposition, and will not return to America for several months. That one of the pleasant, pointed storyettes going the rounds relates the manner in which Old Hote and Stahlbrcdt severed their part- £»h hip -,.. H ? te ca ""-' lnto the offlc * °n May 1 with a shining plug hat. a brand-new soring ¥Jfrt^ n » S COI ": incin R smile. "Good morning, w Z' T. as hl f saltation; "This is mov- ing day; I m going to start shop across the l^i ner< V are you soing?" And by this simple episode Teddy found himself grass- widowcd without alimony. Official Calls. Both the president and secretary cf the Associated Bill Posters have issued official calls to the members of the organization -e- qtieeting all who can possibly do so. to "be £-tfi^. n l.m K tn l "eular annual convention, which will be held at Atlantic City from July m to 13. These calls were both sent from 10 the secretary's office in Cleveland, under date cr June 16, and are as follows: PRESIDENTS CALL. To the Officers and Members of the Associ- ated Bill Posters cf the United States and Canada. Greeting: Dear Sirs-The time has again arrived to issue our call for the annual meeting of our organization, which will occur this'year at Atlantic City. N. J., on Tuesday and Wednes- day; July 10 and 11. and. if business requires & S n .7. bu !;t da £' ,^ uly 12 ' Thc meeting will ?v m J n the "all-room of the Hotel Dennis on the Boardwalk and Michigan avenue. This hotel faces the ocean, is strictly first-class and one of the finest in the eitv. and all members should write at once to secure ac- cemmodations. The past year has been 'an eventful and prosperous one for the association, and has placed the bill posters of the country in clcser touch with the general advertiser in our metheds. which means, the advertiser in the future will always set aside part of bis appropriation for bill posting. Matters for the general good of our members will come up fcr your act-on. and it Is essential that every member who possibly can do so. should be present at this meeting. Make this your annual vacation, and combine business with pleasure by taking active part in what so vi- tally concerns your business interests. You-s very truly, j. F . OMEALIA, Pres. That George A. Treyser, who was formerly one cf the most prominent men in the bill posting business, and who holds the distin- guished honor of being the first president of the association, is now general manager of the American Credit Service Association, with quarters in the Roanoke Building, Chi- cago. That reports emanating from New York in- dicate that an effort will be made by the Eastern gang to railroad the Atlantic* City- convention through as hurriedly as possi- ble, so as to prevent any introduction or general discussion of the new Protective pro- ject. But any such movement is bound to be defeated. That a report was current in Chicago last week to the effect that Paul Schaefer. of the American Posting Service, had been drowned. Investigation proved that it was another per- son cf the same name who met that fate. In commenting upon the embarrassing rumor. Paul says: "Death has no such terrors for me as water has." That a bill has been introduced in the Lou- isiana legislature to prohibit circuses from making any false representations in their bills and advertisements. Should this bill become a law the circus in Louisiana, the only great consolidated, world-combined ag- gregation of shows, will lose much cf its ad- vertised picturesqueness. That a striking feature of the outdoor dis- play in New York is the great number of ." by 12 boards which the O. J. Gude Company has nlaccd on the buildings along the ele- vated lines. They are on a direct line of vision to the occupants cf the cars, and are great eye-catchers. "Slimjims" is thc pecu- liar name by which they are classified. That a majority cf the delegates and mem- bers of the bill posting fraternity who will attend the Atlantic City convention have ar- ranged for quarters at the Hotel dc Ville. M. W. Truitt. manager cf this hostlcry, seems to be the right sort of a boniface, as -he has completed arrangements for a swell banquet to be given in honor of thc visiting bill post- ers. That a glance at the fiscal statement re- cently issued by Secretary Bryan, giving an insight into the condition of the assoc-ia- t'on's treasury, is all that is necessary to convince anyone why this young gentleman is an ardent candidate for re-election. Past experiences show that changes from year to year would be an expedient movement in the secretary's -office. That President O'Mcalla must have brai fully imbued with thc fact that a few fanry dancing exhibitions will be introduced by the delegates to the Atlantic City convention. SECRETARY'S CALL. D - ea . r ., Si £Ti rn .? annual meeting of the As- scr-ated BUI Posters cf the United States and Canada will take place this year at the Hotel Dennis, Atlantic Citv, X j com- mencing July 10. Every member is earnest- ly requested to attend this meeting and take part in the deliberations. You owe it both to yourself and to thc association to attest vour loyalty and show your interest bv devo"ting sufficient time fcr the transaction "of the as- sec aticn business. Do not fail to attend Tho B. P. O. Elks hold their annual re- union at Atlantic City at thc same time as our meeting, and the railroad companies will undoubtedly make a special rate which our members can take advantage of. On account of the Elks - reunion, accommodations will be Fable to be scarce, and I would suggest tout you make arrangements for thc same as earlv as nossible. * I'noing to have the pleasure of meeting vou at At antic City, July 10 I rema'n f.-at»r--a!:y '' p " rs - ™... x . „ J- I"- OMEALIA. Pres. C. F. BRYAN, Secretary. It seems that the Hotel dc Villc will he the general headquarters and social rendezvous for most of the visiting bill posters at At- lantic City during tho coming convention. The following is a partial list of well-known crartsmen who hnv.c already engaged quarters at thc hnstery: Samuel Pratt and familv of New York; E. A. Strahlbrodt and familv. of Rochester. N. Y.: F. E. Fitch and wife, of New ^ork: E. M. Slocomb. of Newark -V .1 • Frank Fitzgerald, of Milwaukee: Thomas .T Murphy and Barney Link, of Brooklyn n' >.: Charles Bernard, of Savannah. Ga.: W iV ^ rclc >- of New York: H. E. Stoons. of Chattanooga. Tcnn.: R. S. Douglass, of Birm- ingham. Ala.; .1. Garllck. of New Orleans: M. J. Dooley. of Atlanta. Ga.: J. D. Burn- brdge, of Jacksonville. Fla.; W. A. Shertz of Nashville. Tcnn.; Charles Oliver, of Le- banon, Pa.: Charles Krutz, or Goshen. Ind.; J. \V. Griffith, of Greensboro, N. C.; J D Plummer. of Ashcvlllo. N. C: A. M. Chees- bro. of Glens Falls. N. Y.. and Messrs. Con- folvo nnd Cheshire, of Norfolk. Va. O J Gude is also expected to stop at this hotel Hnd more than a score more bill posters have already written for rates. Will They be Elected? Wc arc told that the constitution or the Assrc'ntrd BUI Posters will be amended at tho Atlantic City meeting so as to provide for the election rr the board of directors bv pop- ular vote. Tho men behind tho mn\ : ement are sanguine, but they are not organized On this account the outlook is dubious. Cent Shows. THE BILLBOARD Wallace's Great Success. The passage of the Wallace Shows through upiier New Vcrk Slate seems to be in the na- ture of a triumphal march. Everywhere the newspapers have extended columns of the most nattering kind of notices, and the tents have been crowded continually. Speaking of thc.r success in Troy, the Record says: The visit to Troy of the Wallace Shows and nieuager.e was in many respects a revela- tion. It was the first stop of this attraction at the gates of modern Ilium, and the repu- tation and fame of the combination had given the people or this locality but a faint conception of the really colossal proportions of the enterprise. The show came under the most favorable conditions in one respect, for the weather was all that could be desired, and if there was a handicap of auy kind it was that the Wallaces had been preceded by two other tent visitora of the high class, and citizens would be found, of a necessity, mak- ing comparisons. How well the Wallace Shows met the test and vanquished it was in- dicated, by the vast crowds that thronged the streets, and later wended their way to the grounds where the exhibition was in progress And that Troy was satisfied could be told at a glance. The delight of old ar.d young was written on every face, and the event went down into history as a success beyond the expectations of those who love the glamour cf the circus and the menagerie produced undtr management that has but one purpose and that to please the public and gain its permanent good will and regard. There were many striking features of this big exhib t w ^. lcb ,? lr - Wallace has truthfully named "The Highest Class Circus on Earth." The parade, which passed over the principal streets cf the city in the morning, was one of the mtfst gorgeous pageants and one or the longest ever shown by a circus in Troy It was more than a mile in length, and the horses, chariots and open dens or wild ani- mals won the admiration of the great crowds cf people that thronged the streets. Mr. Wal- lace has the reputation of carrying the best and finest locking stcck of any cf the circus magnates. His horses are magnificent ani- mals and are in the best of condition. There are over MU horses and ponies, and a finer looking lot of animals was never seen here An Ogdensburg (N. Y.) dispatch, comment- ing on the show, had the following- "In extent and quality it has never been excelled in Ogdensburg. The horses gaily capanscned, gorgeously adorned wagons and cages, and the array of Shetlands formed a pleasing ensemble. The horses were finely troomed. and there was a cleanliness about the costumes, wagons and accoutrements of the r.ders and drivers rarely seen in circus parades. The animal exhibit is very exten- sive, and embraces almost every variety in captivity. in* agent: W. K.■ niislinj.11. ui^a^o !: ,-i.-v.. ■-..o. itall, boss ca-.ivasgmaii; Jimmie Con- nors, c.-.nuy stand. The following performers are with the shjw: The three lie lioiaus. Joe Cousins, Alille Lula, Wm. Sowin and wife, Lee Ed- muids: l-rlscu. Storey and wire: Fukina's troupe or Japs, five in number; Billy and Charlie Boyd; Bobby Gilford. Theo. Barreta: Little Jennie Cronan, two-pony r.der- Prof pieces 88 Silver Corn * t Band of fourteen The show is routed directly for the coast. l anticipate a bountiful season. The show is very clean, rrom Btart to finish. It sounds rather funny to hear all the boys around the el.ess.ng top ask.ng. "Have you got a -Bill- board V It used to be. "Have you a -Clip- per or a -Mirror?' " but "The B.llboard" has done away with both of them. Mr Hen- "ThFn 8 ,",? 8 h i\. s '°^ his compliments to The Billboard, and wishes it long life uV™' , , , c - t.- HOOVER. ' Shenandoah, Va. Gossip. Leraen Bros.'Successat St. John. The Lemen Bros.' Show gave two perform- ano*i at St. Junn's. f. Q., Thursday, June -J. h-verythuig seemed to ravor ine show me-day was warm and and clear, in tact, ideal c.reus weather prevailed. Toia, togeth- er witn tne han-noi.day which is g.veu by ail tactor.es in the city, orougnt a fine crowd. While appioacuing tne show grounds, one couid see on the s.dings the Jong line oi rail- way cars, all puinteo w.th tne brightest of colors. On reaching' the ground tne tents the wagons, the whole show was in gala at- tire, and as the writer looked, the old circus aay.ng or "lugger and better than ever" torc-ea itself upon h.in. Entering the long tent, and once past the privilege man. on? nr^.i^o?/ 0 fate with the finest «>l'cction or animals and wagons ever sean under a tent. The menager.e was simply great, and the wagons showed respondent in silver and ^old. i he big show opened with a grand en- ttiy and a programme or unusual merit fol- lowed. Among the features deserving spe- cial mention was the only Edna Cooke, bare- noJhi^T^^" r,der - wh0 accomplished nothing but the most difficult feats known in»ii.t pr S f , easlon - . w jt» ease, finish and orZg- , inality. she certainly Is the best r.der seen ?hI\?-M d ,s ' ce ., ta lk of the town. Then cam" the Miller family, bicyclists and aer.alists who won rounds of applause for clever work' a ,"£ Geo S, ge , Kline -' the orignal bareback mule rider, who kept the audience in an uproar «t i„». „ « , p - BOUCHARD. St. Johns, P. Q., June 24. At Keokuk, la. To the Editor of "The Billboard:" In a recent issue cf your valuable paper, I read with great interest the communication from Stanford H. Robiuton. regarding -J j r. ?•- tb . e Professional dead beat, who has traveled the country over palming himself pLl?* ■?!, advante "Sent or Ringling Bros." Circus. This party was in Keokuk June 4, merchants. He is described as being a man about", ff atUe ' ratb t r olU lo okln s ,. a nd being H»hii «fty years of age. He resembles a {?.?„?.• and nas a oe c"le<l business air about aT;,i '!?""' to . k*" 01 "* r»-m St. Louis on a Deal, and was known as George W. Carr advance agent for Ringling Bros." Circus! representing the circus to show in this city buiPhVi.% J' e ,naae arrangements with a eral nT.„?? P™* St !f rS ' Scvcral shee »- sev " eral hundred pounds of pork' and other a co, 8 ,' ? ■ t °"i. 1 of ahout 2-»» Pounds at butcher n,"A li if " ei ? hb °>"hood cr Kiuo. The S i . a 1 e U . le prite - aml the d ea" beat with thS ™ t0 .° l0W ' aI,d made an agreement other ^ m , eat man to dlvid * a oonimlsslon. ™ r lt "?, r<,m " ts wero approached with the »dn,w„ ? i° f a P r °l»ositlon. and while no oue sev*«i . g , H " ,;<,!U ' '"■ is tcn "> «">« that scleral storekeepers were bit by the fakir. Carr registered at the hotel as coming from Chicago, and, by the way. he beat his hoard WH, too. EDWARD F CARTER. Secretary Street Fair. Ely's Success. To the Editor of "The Billboard-" ol£ e ?"tf' l iTi We i 0pe . n £ d OUr £eason at Metrop- olis c.ty ni., April ., and have been playing to packed houses, with the exception of May TiV W w!. n K W ^ . had , a bI e w - Qown at Momcake. i.. -. Vl , to «'°se the doors at 7:30. every available foot of space having been taken Our roster is as follows: G. D Ely sole proprietor and manager: Mrs. K D Elv Fi\ aSU £ er: Pffo'-me'-s m big show, Mrs'. Eflle 5"„„.\ f.° Lora » z °. J- Sauer, Mrs. Bessie n?, 0,t >. Marreta , Sisters and Frank Myers Our band consists of eight pieces, with Wal- \f\£? ott ' e aaer. W. Mitchell, J Sauer T Robbins, F. Gillius, Bessie Scott. J. Barnes" ^h JoD .t s - ■ Red . T »™er has charge of can- vas, with six assistants. Chas. Fuller host- ler, with two assistants. Everybody is well and enjoying the best of spirits. Verv trulv yours. ELYS COMBINED SHOWS W. E. Ferguson was a "Billboard" caller :June 21. E. M. Burk. of the Wallace Shows, is con- valescent. Ed. P. Barlow is doing a splendid business th.ough On.o. The Ed. F. Davis Shows have got in run- ning order again. The M. L. Clark Show is due at Eureka Springs, Ark., July 4. . Pennsylvania bas been wonderfully kind to the ten*, sh^ws this season. It is a very poor rag or a show that can not get money this season. W. C. Boyd is ahead or Frank W. Gaskill's Canton Carnival Company. ; Sam Dawson is now in charge or the No 1 Car of the Buckskin Bill Wild West. Sam McCutcheon, manager of Phillips N. T.C Show, reports busiuess as excellent. Capt. Stewart, of Stewart Family's Shows, writes: "We are standing them up nightly." Fred Locke is about ready to take the road. His title is Fred Locke's Great Arab.an Horse Show. Do Forrest Davis, a capable and sober agent, is at liberty. His address is 1412 Oak screet, Columbus, O. The circulation of "The Billbsard" is jump- ing at a lively rate. The tent show depart- ment has made a hit. Sun Bros.' Shows are said to be moving along pleasantly and profitably, with every prospect for a very good season. Geo. W. Sipe has formed his stock com- pany, and is now in New York to close a two years' contract with Wormwood. Ringling Bros.* excursion brigade consists of W. E. Maloney, "Albert Reiniger, W. J Slattery, P. E. Murphy, L. C. Sloman, Jas. Casey. The Norris & Rowe Shows have now start- ed East, and wili come fast. There will be several mix-ups among the dog and pony out- fits as a consequence. Oliver Scott's judgment on territory is said to be the equal of that of any other agent or manager in America. This is the testimony of another agent who knows. John Robinson bought the four performing elephants sent over by Hagenbeck. E. D. Colvin made the sale. The price was J6.000. and the consideration was cash. The John Robinson Shows have ordered four elephants. This requires another mid- dle piece for the menagerie. The two cars added will make thirty-six cars with the show. Already we have enough readers among folks with the tent shows to warrant us in soliciting advertising that appeals to that class. Every week sees the number substan- tially increased. A good show will find a bonanza at N'cho- lasville, Ky., during the street fair to be held there in August. Large crowds are expected, and the people of that vicinity want a circus, and want it badly. Jas. S. Claxton, of Hallstead. Pa., writes that too much praise can not be given to Mr. Geo. Beckley and the men cf the Welsh Rms ' Arivnnra fg*T lha ..... - Harry Gray, the popular proprietor of the Capitol at Kansas City, writes that the weemy "Billboard," with its new tent show department, is the great and only. Harry Is hand in glove with all showmen and news- paper men. and is known to hundreds of troupes and pencil-pushers, and they never fail to look him up when in town. Hariy has one of the finest collection of circus pho- tos in the country, and he takes a just prid? One of the Forepaugh-Sells troupers called on- Charles H. Day at his old home at Whit- neyville. Conn., near New Haven, and found him engaged- in writing Chistmas stories for several publications. On the visitor's re- marking that the inditing of holiday yarns was untimely, the veteran returned: -Not any more so than writing circus literature In the winter." Charles can sit at his desk and look out at the placid waters of Lake Whit- ney while his yellow cat (named Willie Hearst, for the editor of the San Francisco Examiner and New York Journal) dreams a* many plots as his-master. f\ Mil-- Routes. AMENT'S, CAPT. W. D., CIRCUS-Janes- ville. Wis., June 25-27; Wattrtown, Wis.. June 28-30. • BARNUM & BAILEY'SCIRCUS—Chemnitz Germany. June 25 to 27: Altenburg. Germany June 25: Uera, Germany. June 2»; Plauen, Germany. June 25 to 27; Altenburg. Germany, BUFFALO BILL'S WILD WEST—South Norwalk, conn., June 27; DanDury. Conn' Juno 28; Pittsneld. Moss., June 29; Hudson! N. v.. June 20; Rome, N. Y., July 2- Water- town. N. Y_ July S: Syracuse. NY.. Juli- 4: Auburn. N. Y.. July 5; Ithaca, N. Y., July 6: Rochester, N. Y.. July 7. * xANTON CARNIVAL CO—Binghamtonl N. >.. June 30: Elmira. N. Y-, July 2-9. '. ■' ^FOREPAUGH & SELLS BROS.* SHOW— n,°n-"4 E, ??£ , UI " J l Une 27: 'Muscatine. la.. Juno 28; Oskaloosa, la., June 2»; Centerville' la., June 3U; Marshalltown, la.. July 2- Ma- son City. la.. July 3; Austin. Minn.. July 4- ?"••?* Mum July 5; Minneapolis. Minn., July t>; St. Paul. Minn.. July 7. GENTRY'S SHOW NO. 2-FIatbusb. Brook- lyn. N V.. June 25-30: Halsey and Broadway - Lrooklyn, N. Y., July 2-7. '' l G ?,mT^- Y « i H °. W N .°' 3-Pro»iuence, r: l., June 2a-31; Boston. Mass.. July 2-8 GENTRY'S DOG AND PO.NY bdilW No 4^ Faigo. N. D.. June i$-a6; R«i Lake Falls. Mini. June 27; Grand Fork, N D.. June itwi); Graf- e 0 U d i n g 'ju?y : nh Vi,U,,PrKt *»»"<*». A *«* iifWI?^ SHOW-RSdge Farm, Ind., June 30; Oakland Ind.. July 2; Neoga, Ind., July J; Cowden, Ind.. July 4; Ramsey, Ind.! July HAAG'S SHOWS—Cleo. Okla.. July 3- Okeene. Okla.. July 4. . ' HALL LONG & ELDON'S SHOWS—Battle Creek, Mich.. June 25-30. "•«"» HARRIS NICKEL PLATE SHOWS-Dlxon. Ill June 27: Freeport. III.. June 28: Rock- ford. III.. June 29; Grand Crossing, 111., June jc I ;.'r "Wk :,-!••' iM Another Wallace Letter. n f T | l iT.« W!, L ,n " 0 - s,lows have a fine collect-on of letters bjar.ng witness to the appreciation which meets and greets the circus wherever It goes. The following letter explains itself: Mayor s office. City of Rutland. Vt T„ ,..i,„„ •. Ma y 31, 1900. 10 whom it may concern- D.^.r- 'l"" "nde.».i B nHd officials of the city of Rutland V .. take pleasure in recommending in the hlehest of terms the great Wallace Miows, whu-h gave two performances in our city yesterday to packed houses at each per- formance Our ctizens jo'n in saying that <• is the ci„.. r „ r «. neatest -nd finest show XV, 11" VU .';.. ':,""«"•'- We cheerfully s^y that the gr-nt WaUaco Sh^ws are of th" hieh- est character, nnd all officials and all em- ploves are courteous to a degree, and we will welcome thev hi.- kto oi.r citv again JOHN n. SPELLMAN. Mavor Signed. K. HOWW.1V Obief of Police D. P. PEABODY. Sheriff 1 Cooper's Show Doing Well. TO nJ, h M, di ' 0 J' of "The Ilillboar.1:" nP" r ,, S . lr ~ T,,Gsda > - - J,1 »«' 5. the Cooper * c "- a United Railroad Shows paid a visit to the lV\i?, Uh - an 1 agreeably surprised us with MnnntLrT/ ° f ,t8 old -t""« one-ring circus Key \\W Fln"'TV °r P,M, " d . '!' e s?aaon at nlninti .» ' ■ " teb - r '- nl,u lm s no coni- Sliow t „°„2" ,k ° regarding Mio business of the snow, and seems to think the countrv rtlV, ",' pr T mt ,n ««»ent cSSd?- i-fiy wfii^S'^C-VK 1 peo, " e 8ecra - Tho roster of thb show | H: Cooper » Co proprieuira; .,. r. W . Hennessey.' maTiagcr- «• O. btultz, treasurer: F. E. Davis ad- >'e?tor- m Fran K k er 'fc T P f- °"tm«n. equestVian dl- a Hi-'u rank E - P'Por, excursion agent; C. A. Clarfce, press agent; Frank Fo»/coi!tract- The Byron-Spann Co. The Byrrn Spann Big Vaudeville Co are meeting with much success. The outfit is one of the ben in its line before the public carrying r>i elegant rrmpany. band and or- chestra. The tent is finely lighted with au aceytelene gas plant, and the stage is elab- orately fnrnlshed with new scenery and fur- niture. The company plays one week stands only. Ono of the leading features of the out- fit is tho street parade and band, which re- ceives much notice at each appearance The company comprise the following: Byron Spann. proprietor; Mrs. Bvron Spann. treas- urer: Gordon Wrigbter. manager: C. Bid- wr-ll. R T. Williams. Jas. Finning. J. R Adams L. R. Gorhnm. Vernon Galster. H Klicrsole, E. Cain-le. T. McAvoy. J. Coughlin. \\ illinniK Ono. Murphy » Farrell. Mrs Q Murphv. Lessle, McAvov. Gordon. Fred. Wer- ner. J. Devlin. J. Lelany. Bert Mvers, J Honey. J. Marshall. W. Decker. J. Howard, Bros." advance, fcr the work they did at Hallstead. Welsh Bros, showed at Hallstead. June 23. Buckskin Bill's Wild West g3t considerably n.ore than its allowance of ram at the begin- ning, and it had its usual effect on the re- ceipts. Business has improved considerably of late, however, and the outlook has im- proved commensurately. The obscene and ribald bunch of circus agents which now infests the office of the National in Chicago, is a stench in the nos- trils of decent people. Better clean them out, Mac, and disinfect the place before the Board of Health takes up the matter. Tony Richardson, who was treasurer of the Walter Main Circus, holds the same position with the Great Rhoda Royal Shows this year Tony says the season is so far one of the best en record, although he modestly disclaims attributing any of his show's success to his own bustling nature. Geo. Aiken says that the Rhoda Royal Shows is one of the strongest "little 'uns" en the road. He savs it is booked up just right. They make a good parade, a fine ap- pearance on the-lot. and give a fine, good show for the price. Aiken predicts that the show will get money. How is this for a bunch at one hotel? Peter Sells. John Ringing. W. E. Franklin, Mike Coyle, Ralnh Peckham. E. M. Burk, Denny Lynch. Bill Peck. Clav Lambert. W D Coxey. J. P. Fagan. Chas. Sivalls. L. S Barrett and John Harper. They were all at the Leland Hotel, Chicago, Sunday, June 17. The roster of Welsh Bros.' Show advance is as follows: Geo. B. Beckley. boss bill poster and four assistants: Ben Augle and H. Hope excursion men; Harry Horner, head litho- grapher, with two assistants. If good paper gocd work and a first-class advance goes for anything, the Welsh Bros." tents are always packed. Kentucky is being slighted by the circuses «,S? y e ?.r. both large and small enterprises. When Robinson was in the State last year his business was phenomenal. At Lexing- ton, Richmond and Lawrenceburg, Fore- paugh-Sells turned people away. Louisville gets Ringling Bros, next week, but that is their only date in Kentucky. Chas. Bernard, of Savannah, Ga.. writes as follows, viz.: "The old circus lot in this hLi"!?™"!; be f? eut «P Into small building lots, and sold to different parties. I have secured control of a large lot in the ^ os L <J e ? iraDle residence portion on the South Side reached by street car lines from 1 m y ' anii ln a mu oJ> more de- J. P. HARRIS' UNCLE TOM'S CABIN CO. -Punxsutawney. Pa., June 30; Mahaffey, Pa.; July »; Hastings, Pa., July 3: Ebensburg, Jr«., July 4. ' ^KENNEDY BROS.' WILD WEST SHOW— Fort Wayne. Ind., July 1 to 7 " - < S HnS OR T M1C . K , BROS -' SILVER PLATE SjHOW—Londondary. O., June 27; Syrana. O 0 U . D Ju?e : 3 1 u ^eespo^, • °- Ju n e 29; Stillwater.' NEW ENGLAND CARNIVAL CO-St. Paul; ^to n « ' to ^ : M1,wau k«e. Wis., July PAWNEE BILL'S WILD WEST-Alla- gheny. Pa., June 27; Tarantum. Pa., June 28- Vandergrift, Pa. June 29; Butler. Pa.. June^ S?' -!?• P S" Ju, y 2 - Conneant, O., July 3: Exposition Park. Pa., July 4.- •>»«»._«. IU ?,? ^ DAVIS" ONITED SHOWS—ShtP- penville. Pa.. June 30; Fryburg. Pa July ■%■'- Clarion, Pa.. July 3: Tylerspurg. p a ., July 4". ROBINSON'S. JOHN. SHOWS-Parkera- v^ rS 't Y- , Va i- June 30: st - Martm7vlfle.*W. Va.. July 2; Pt. Pleasant. W. Va.. July 3 p RHOI 1 A R °YAL-Bellefonte. Pa.. June £7: j™»"?? bu 55: P 2- Jun « 28: Houtzdale. Pa.! June 29; BIDensburg, Fa., June 30. 1 SAM . m DO ,?, KS SHOWS—Nelly's Ford. Va, Mint ^ Livingston, Va., JuSe 30; Massles Jul" \ y : Forks of BHrralo.Va.T. xi! A / JT ? LLE 3- ^ SI<3 ■ SHOW-Attleboro, ^ Ia n SS i. June .r 7: Taunton. Mass., June 28; Fall River. Mass.. June 29, «^J E ^' ART FAMILY'S Sftows-Chicka- saw. O., June 30: Osgood. O.. July 2- York- shire. O., July 3: Wynant. O.. July 4- Lor- am t °- J uly 5; MeCartyville. O.. July 6- Jackson Center, O., July 7. . ••""'"• i.™ 1 ^ 1 ^ 8 - P " J - SHQW^Audubon. la.. IaTjidyj " ° S ' ' Jun» £S: Mapleton, F. J. TAYLOR-S SHOW-Denison. la.. June J9. Charter Oak. June 30; beaded for Ne- braska. « VAN AMHURG & GALLAGHERS-N. Hector. N. Y.. June 27: Ovid. N. Y.. June 28- Farmer. N. Y.. June 29. WALLACE SHOWS-Bradford. Pa.. June 27; Jamestown. N. Y.. June 28; Lockport, X. J.. June 29; Niagara Falls. N. Y.. June 30- Port Huron, Mich., iuly 2; Saginaw, Mich.. July 3; Flint. Mich , July 4: Bay City, Mich. July o: Mt; Pleasant. Mich.. July «; Cadillac. Mich.. July ". WELSH BROS ' WAGON SHOWS—Hoyt- - ville. Pa.. June 3d: English Centre, Pa.. July 2: Jersey Shore. Pa.. July 3. WELSH BROS.' UNITED TENT SHOWS— ''■'•»'"111 »• • 1 !it:.f-v» i\wm 5sT; • hi* -it fll.'M