The billboard (July 1911)

JULY 1, 1911. 25- MADAME COR DELI A DESTITUTE. viailiimp Cordelia, onetime feature equestrienne with all tlie prlnclpfll, circuses or the days of her iirliMi' is di-KtltHto IQ Cincinnati, and has asked Vlii> nillliiionl to appeal to her friends for funds. Miiiliiiiie Cordelia's was once the name to lead all snlisorlptlon papers for the relief of fellovr m'rtiirnx'rs In need. Never was there a more coniTOiis nature than hers. She gave freely now gUi! has to turn to others for assistance. CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED. Amiiiinl previously Teported $12.00 ■C. I- Topping 1.00 Merrit Helcw 1.00 Enii-st l.a Marr 1.00 Dave Nicholson 1.00 Jack Slmmnte 1.00 Frank- Lovlne 1.00 Lamott Lewis 1-00 N E. ivennedy Janiea A. Edson Ed W. Woomer Maliol Kcnjockety Johnny Wicks Thomas Falrbairn H. G. McQuIston R. Randall C. H. Strauss Harry Taomag .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .50 .60 CIRCUS GOSSIP. The Jones R. B. Shows were enlarged last week by the addition of a new OS-foot sleeper. A new lOO-foot top and new band uniforms were also received. The raster fallows: G. L. Erlck- soa. manager; James Greer, John McClay, C. Phtipot. Harry I.auscfa. Anzy Flowers, Barney Lorton, Prank Welrx, Tom Xioomls, R. Padgett, p. Nen'kirk, Margie Ellmore, Mile. Lorton, Bes- sie Welrz. May Fanning, May Paclieco and Blanche Howard. Harry Bowman Is flhftad of the show with two assistants. While warming up hlfi 'horse prior to an giving nu exhibition. Joe Foote, a member of tbe John R. Smltli Buffalo Ranch Wild West Show, met. with a painful accident at Rich- mond. Va.; his horse. btH;oming foul of a rope, fell on his master «nd badly crushed him. Mr. Foote was taken to the hospital, where he iiad to have bis leg placed in a cast In order that In conld l>e straightened. It expected that he will have to remain in the hospital for at least three weeks. The billposters of Duluth. Minn., bare re- ct'ntty organized and are now know as Local Xo. 4S. The boys Tiave one of the strongest local£^ln-the country jiow. both financially and in membership. C. E. Gulilngs was elected president. J, L. SuMlvan, secretary and treas- urer. A. J- Longstrcet. reconling secretary. Meetings are heid the: last Monday In every month at tbe Trades Assembly Hall, and any brothers in Dulatfa on that day are cordially Invited to attend. Boater of No. 2 car, 101 Ranch Wild West Show; John D. Carey, maziaRer; Gus MlUer, In charge of paper; James H^-nle, in charge of lithographs; P. Kegau, In charge of banners; S. McNlsh, in charge of firograms; George New- man, paste maker: crew—George Grlfllng. B. H. Mills. P. Backell. C. .Massle, F. Bahr, W. T. Thompson. H. Reagles, R. Whiting, P. WhaicD. J. Hynle. J. Ferguson, G. Hickman, B. Clark, P. Gaynw, N. O'Brien. Whiting Allen,:, one of tbe best-known and most capable of advance agents, is reported as seriously 111. Mr. Allen epent several days In Cincinnati only a week or so ago, as the representative of the Barnuin & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth, and was then sulferlng severely with stomach trouble. His ailment ha« so grt'atly increased that he Is now entirely un- ablt' to i)roceod with bis work in advance of the show. Carl MunMin, former president of the Min- neapolis local, and at present boss billposter on the Xo, 2 car of the Hagenbeck-Wallace .SIiows. celebrated his thlrtv-flfth birthday at Foit Huron, Mlcb. He was tendered an In. formal reception by tbe brothers. OUIe Meoth- erhauser. an oldtlme billposter, presented him With a box of cigars. An .oldtlme barn dance was the closing feature of the day. Three new steel Satcars and five solid steel horsccars have been ordered for the Two Bill bUuw and will be picked up at Chicago. This will make twenty-two steel cars for the exhi- bition and next j-ear It Is the intention to eipilp the entire train with sti'el cars. Pop McLean is still happ.v and busy at the front door of the Two Bill Show. Carl Gcorgl, Johnny Baker's brother-in-law, U visiting the Two BUI Show. Mrs. Wm. K. Oody and her grandson, Cody Boals, joined Col. Cody at Troy, N. V. W. J. CONWAY, OF ALL KINDS UNIFORMS Bands, Hotels, Opera Houses, Vaudeville and Musical Acts, Moving Picture Theatres, Minstrel First Part and Parade, Elks, Base-BaU, Basket-BaU, Etc. Send for free Catalog Mention Kind Wanted Western Uniform Co. RRKbg^Ptea. A.M.MeC<>]r.SecV Clark and Adams St*. CHICAGO ESTABUSHED 1840 TENTS INCORPORATED 1901 We are SPECIALISTS In every kind of canvas work for show equipment. Also manlla and win rope, tackle, fittings, etc. We refer to our customers, Elngllug Bros., Baramil and Bailer. tU Write for our prices. GEO'E'CARPErfTERsCO CHICAGO THE CLEVELAND TENT CO Show TENTS. Black TENTS. Alrdomes ■Bd CaralTal OntflU. Tmutm mmA Side- wail foi Sal* M EmU Cataloi Frea. Saporltr f teduet, - CLEYEUIB, 0 9 a_im<wx ^k^9 Camels, Llamas, Springboks, Blackboks, Gnus, Large Por- cupines, Monkeys, Chacma Baboons. Python Snakes—All Sizes— Monster Regal Python Snakes LOUIS RUHE, 248 Grand St.. New York. NEW and SECOND-HAND TENTS ALWAYS ON HAND One GO-ft. round top, with one 30-ft. middle, and 10-ft. vislV, used two months. Price, $223. One 60-ft. round top, with one 40-ft middle, and 10-ft. wall; used 2% months. Price, $223. Both in good condition. MURRAY & COMPANY, Inc. 640-648 MarldlanSt., CHICAGO The Nettie Carroll Trio TIGHT WIRE EXPERTS BARNUH & BAILEY CIRCUS. Can always usa Youna Lady WIra Walker. Wanted for Frank Adams' Southern R. R. Show Two or three good Circus Performers; man and wife preferred. Tell just what too do and name very lowest salary. Join at once. Long engagement to right partj. Show never closes. Have for sale or exchange for Diamonds. Baker & Lockwood's Tent and Walt, no poles. In fair condition, 60x100, for $75.00. Also large Military Band Organ, in flrst-class condition, paper rifll. Will ship for Inspection, $300.00. Small Steam Calliope, 24 whistle, in first-class condition, ${100.00. Want to buy good first-class set of Marionettes. Address Calhan, Col., July 4th. WANTED, FOR DOWNIE & WHEELER'S WORLD'S REST RAILROAD SHOWS Sober, experienced TRAINMASTER, man to handle untamable lion act, who can work and train dogs and ponies; trap drummer to join on wire and other musicians for white band; Oriental dancer, strong man to pull against liorses, experienced boss propertyman. Privilege cai- and photo buttons to let. Route, Newport, Alaine, June 28; Bel- rast, Me., June 29; Skowhegan, Me., June 30; Augusta, Me., July 1; Oakland, Me., July 3; Bingham, Me., July 4. — 1 —rs^ TOi:S COURT ^ WHITE OTY tIACtC OTY niu>icHEsrEir m Mm aaVl RMIS Car builders. All classes. Show cars a spe- cialty. Shops. Harvey. Illinois. HOTCBKISS. BLUE & COUFAHY. Ml Bailway Ezchange Building, ChicftBo. XE I\IX For rent, for sale or percentage. Seats 1,000. Complete, with stage. Sell for $100. Address BAVi: H CT'P PW Tribune Bnildins, care Katfoou Piinttne Co., Chicago, m. Second-hand Tent Wanted For Topton Orphans' Home, SO or TO It. lanna top, witb middle piece. Must be cbeap for casil. B. SSBOHEOKEB, Besdiiw, MONEY FOR MEDICINE SPIELERS ' Circus Jfen, Medicine Men, Sidediaw •Spielers. Street Men, you can make money band over flat with Dr. Elders' Tobacco Boon and Dr. Elders* Mantone Kemedy—100 per cent profit. Ble Sell- ers. Specially prepared arenment that delivers the coin-^an't resist the logical talklnz points. Write today for full particulars. ^ ^ ElfflEKS' SAHITAMini. Pept. 101. St. Joseph. Mo. AMERICAN DOLLAR FLAG oftaSetaiaii'.bil andiainpnof. 4z7feet. Sewed thus, lewed atripes. e-foot pole with ball, loFootHempiope. salvanized iron pole holder, all complete by ez- PieMon lecaploflactoiTprice. $1.00, American Flag Mfg. Co., Easton, Pn. SCENERY AND SHOW PAINTINGS JOHH hebptoxh; 8181 Bean* Street. • Oaslanatf, Ofals> WANTED-PULLIHAN CAR so feet Ions: good condition. Six-wheel Steel Trucks. Everything In flrst-claas order and cheap for cash. No wom-ant Innk coes. HOYIAKB BROS., SSjuwatr, Mt. RTTAmitS , Animals, Isnaoaa. Snakes flzed safe to handle for exhibiton pnrnoaeSL GIts na a trial. • ABHSCBONG SNAKB CO.. COmmeree sad Steves St., San AntonlOb TSzaa. We can snoply yon with LIVE SNAKBS. irasb from onr snake farm, cheaper than other lealers. Poison snakes fixed safe to handle. bbownstiij:.b snake fabu. p. o. Box stbI BrownsTlIle, Texas. FOB SAIiB—Willte Squirrel, f 10.00; Ooo- , (2.00 each; Cbipmonks, 50c each. W. T. 'HODGEN. Box 232, CampbeUsTllle, Ky. TESTS AHD SHOW OUTFITS—Send for FBEE BAB6AIN B0OKI.ET NUMBEB B. B. R. ABHBBtlSTBB HFG. CO.. Spiingfleld, Blioois. BIGGS' WILB WBBT.. two-car Show Property on exhibition and sale In Clnciiinati. O. B«at oJtsr taksa It regaraiesa of ralne. Address. C. W. BIOOB, FayettOTilio. Ark TEMT WABTSS—S0z20, 12-inch strip, red or blue and white, or what have you? Want ban- ners and A-eakS'of all kinds. State futly. WILLIAM B. OE^TEBLE. AstorU, L. I. Feature Acts WITH THE GENTRY BROS. SHOWS CEVENE TROOPE EUROPEAN WONDERS OF THE TIGHT-WIRE. JOHN RAJAN NOVELTY ACROBAT and - • Sensational Hi^ Backward Ladder Dives MMCEU&tEIEn in that BAPID-FEEffi COMEDY BAR ACT