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62 AUGUST 12, 1911. cmle open singer, ana shi-was In the zenith of her popularity at that time. Although the; drifted apart and have not lived together for sometime, tfaey frequently corresponded. She has a do* farm In New Jersey,- where- she lire*, and she was notified of bis death. For a long time be was manager for her. ".She sang in many light operas. He was manager, for' the Boater Brown Conmanv for three years and later be was manager for Gas Edwards' School Days. It Is said that he started the late Sam Shnbcrt la the theatrical business as the two were close friends before Sam Shubert .had started, out. Mr. Bernstein was very successful 'and Mr. 8bubert Induced him to connect with "his; enter- prises. .He managed many of theirs attractions on the road. The season or 1009-10 was very bad-at the Auditorium and the Shubsrts sent Mr. Bernstein over to take charge of the bouse. Un- der his guiding spirit the honse was successful and be was reappointed for tbe coming season. He was very optimistic about the future of tbu theatre. The Auditorium Theatre lost the best manager It. ever hart and the Shuberts loses one of the most capable men on their staff. Number of in Your "OBegisters 1 to 09,999 I. A. T. S. E. CONVENTION. (Continued from page 6.) worthy to fill this high office as your president, and made me an bumble instrument In your bands, of bringing about the results secured this year. 1 sincerely trust that this, our nine- teenth annual convention, in all their delibera- tions, will bo cool, calm and considerate,' and every measure under consideration be acted upon In that manner. "In closing, I wish to offer my sincere best wishes to every local, every officer of every local, ■ and to wish. them all every success and prosperity."" At tbe conclusion of his address. President Barry was cheered to the echo, snd It was fully live minutes before order was restored. The 1912' convention will be held In Peoria, in." The-following officers were elected: Presi- dent, Charles C. Sbay (Local No. 1, New York), first- vice-president f James H. Screws (92 Mont- gomery) ; second vice-president, Germain Quinn <13, Minneapolis); third, vice-president, Oscar 8beek- (27; * Cleveland); fourth vice-president, Charles O'Donnell (58 Toronto); fifth vice-presi- dent, Michael A., Carney (21, Newark); sixth vice-president, Geo. T. Rock (96, Worcester); seventh vice-president, F.. G. Le Master (7, Denver); eighth vice-president, Charles Crick- more (15, Seattle)*; ninth vice-president, J. SI. O'Nell .(48. Nashville); Secretary-treasurer, Lee M. Hont (2, .Chicago). John J. Barry'(13, Boston). John Snares (6, 8t. Louis) and Geo. W. -Peterson (8. Philadel- phia) were chosen as delegates to the Federa- tion of Labor, which convenes In Atlanta next November. The General Executive Board confirmed the action of tbe eighteenth annual convention, mak- ing Imperative the compiling of a legal contract between parties engaging members of the I. A. T. S. E. as traveling mechanics, and the I. A. T. S. E. member engaged for tbe position. These contracts will be sent to all theatrical managers employing I. A. members, and all local unions will be notified that it Is com- pulsory on the-part of^tbeir memoers not to, en- gage to' gp oh/a tour. in.a mechanical capacity with;' any-.travelling attraction, unless an I. A. T."S. : E. -contract Is given. It Is also made compulsory for' the business agents of all af- filiated locals unions to demand of each Visiting traveling- mechanic, not alone the road member's local working card, and 1 , the then fiscal theatrical aeason's card, "but also tbe I. A. T. S. E. con- tract; : as .ordered by the eighteenth, and as the nineteenth, annu a l ' convention may legislate. ' 8UTTON LEGALLY LICKS CURZON. - (Continued from page 6.) legal flgtit. but it was proven that Sutton had no financial assistance. The Curzou Sisters' act was described in the court records as a butterflv act. Sutton used a wheel in Australia in 1901 and came to tbe United States, where he used the apparatus at the Chutes in San Francisco in 1902. The Curxon patent was granted four years after this and tbe laws require only two years to in- validate a patent. The-court held that proof on the part of Sutton was. fully established and declared the patent void. Julian Tyhell of 7019 South Park Avenue, Chicago, testified that be taught bis wife such an act in 1888 and presented It with the Sells- Grar Circns In 1901. Aimee Tasma, Cant. Sutton's daughter, ex- hibited press notices where her work on the apparatus was praised by the Hong Kong Tele- tcraph on Feb. 27, 1902. the Hone Kong Dailv Press of the same date and the China Mall of that date. She was then with Cogm & Sutton's entertainers. She began practicing the act in 1900. Adelaide Sarins (Mrs. Sutton) gave testimony. It was shown that Rose Aqnlnaldo (now. de- ceased) bad-worked -with "Aimee Sutton at the Chutes in Frisco, and. Dave Caston, who was with, the act. gave testimony. The vnlne of keeping newspaper cllpplnco •crap, books was Importantly emphasized In t'-'- case, for the court was impressed with the news- paper notices Introduced. Admissions Grounds TURN STILE IS ONLY CORRECT CHECK 13 Seamless "d Locks Open or Closed . . Steel Tubing TICKETS FOR ALL PURPOSES, TICKET BOXES AND CANCELERS Prices upon application. —ADDRESS ALL LETTERS TO MAIN OFFICE— THE NATIONAL TICKET CO, CLEVELAND, OHIO. CRESCENT No. 1 WANTS All kinds of concessions. 810 per week. One or two more good shows; also one good, sober, relia- ble promoter. Decatur. Ind., 7-12; Monticello, 14-19; Indianapolis, 21-26. All mail and inquiries answered. Shows join on wire. E. Q. SURRELLS, Manager. FOR SALE -SEASIDE PARK OLD ORCHARD BEACH, MAINE. All buildings and accessories, comprising twenty acres of valuable real estate in the heart of •the village. Natural park, having a g reat future. Request personal investigation by legitimate investors while now in operation. 'WESLEY G. SMITH, Manager. Wanted Quick—First-Class Musician I Band, double orchestra or stage; band director with music; baritone, base. Can , place character woman and heavy man if join at once. State all first letter. E- E. Whitington wire. Address, S. M. CURTISS, Donaldsonville, La. WANTED-TWO MORE GOOD SHOWS For the Thumb District Fair and Races, biggest in Eastern Michigan, to be held at Port Huron, Mich., Sept. 12, 13, 14 and 15, on percentage or other satisfactory- compensation. Fair a big success: large crowds Room for more concession and privilege men. Address JOHN S. WTTTLIFF, Secretary, Port Huron, Mich. 40th ANNUAL FAIR-DAY AND NIGHT STROUDSBURG, PA., September 4 to 9. Wanted 3 clean attractions suitable for ladies and children. Plantation, an Illusion and a good Freak Show, or Five-In-One would get a pot of money. Address all communications to HARRY KOJAN, Kensington Baths, Coney Island, N. Y. Nazareth, Pa., and Hanover, Pa., follow. JUNGLE SHOW S 1 COPYRIGHTED FILM IMPORTED .,, -, SEIZED. (Continued from page 14.) Service and the chief of tbe Secret Service, Mr. Wntle. with photographs taken from the film and with an entire copy of tbe film itself. Notice of tbe anticipated-' unlawful importation was sent to all ports of entry and on the 2!)th of July the examiner on dnty.tfn tbe Philadelphia postoffice discovered three rebels of moving pic- ture film In the par els post, forwarded from abroad to Philadelphia. An examination of the reels disclosed the fart that they were an unlawful importation, being copies of the Temptations of a Great City, which had b en copyrighted by the Great Nor- thern,.tbe original,.producer In tbe old country. Trje ma'tter was* reported"' to Special Treasury e of- the custom ,, _ that offlcial at Northern Film Cbm- _ y.^-aSiK *irfeltntt'~pr6ceeainRS prescribed by law have Deen.--conuneneedB and tbe illegally Im- ported film will be destroyed. Animals, Ehesus Monk, (acclimated}; Tame Timber Wolf, $20.00; Coon, $3.00; Waodchuck, $3.00, two for $5.00; Northern Porcupines, $9.00 pair; Prairie Dogs, $5.00 pair, and otber first-class money- getters for fall Fairs. LINWOOD FLINT, North Watcrford, Maine. SIDESHOW MEN—I have on band, ready to sbip, LaBow, the double boy, with painting, $40. The Two-head Paluca, and painting, $35. Lots of small curios at $10 each, List free. WM. NELSON, No. Cambridge, Mass. WANTED—Reliable and competent man to run and take charge of Dog. Monkey and Pony Cir- cus. One that can break stock preferred. Long engagement to the right man. State lowest sal- ary In first letter, as you get It. Those par- ties who wrote me before, write again, as let- ters were missent or delivered to other parties. Address BERT WESTON. 42 St. Catherine, West. Montreal, P. Q.. Canada. AT ERTY Leader, Violinist A. F. of M. experience In all lines. Good rep., standard music. Prefer to locate. GLENN DOBBINS, Guernsey, Iowa. Have Your Act Cartooned The' latest business' scheme.' For use in lobby or newspaper. Makes fine display. Send 60c, with an idea of what you want, and I will mall you sketch which will be deducted if you place order with me. Price reasonable. E. FRED. WIIEATO... Cartoonist, 922 Kalamazoo St., W., Lansine. Mich. , Thl Cyclfe Ark tftjtfnnlng-.-and Is giving . chance of bills twice a week. Lake Cliff Ca- sino was running, but > closed last week, as C- S. Mangold could not get the attractions he wanted. Tub Happy Hour Is giving high-class vautle. vllle matinee and two night performances dur- ing tbe week and two matinees on Sunday af- ternoon. Two shows are also given at night. -Another-moving oicture show has been hiUUi] to the numerous ones now existing In Dallas This new on-." Is located on South Akaiil Street" between Marilla and Royal Streets, an I -Is run by- J. A. Cressy. The moving picture show, outdoor attraction owned and run by T. P. FInnegm, located oi>. poslte 'the City Tark on Ervay '.ireet. la drawing capacity crowds for two reasons, Mr Flnnegan Is very-popular-and bos mmy warm friends in Dallas: also, the attractions 'are the best In the city. In addition to the muring pictures, at each performance Illustrated -nns« are rendered. SOL KAUFMAN. NASHVILLE, TENN. The Orpheum, Nashville's popular rrndevllte theatre, closed its doors Saturday, July 29 for a few weeks, anil will - reopen again no Labor Day with Keith's high-class vaudeville Owing to numerous repairs that will have to be looked after. Manager Casgldv dxitleil to close for a few weeks, so that he might have his bouse in tbe best possible condition for his opening week. The Orpheum will b- affili- ated with all of tbe houses on the Keith Cir- cuit and the shows that will be booked at this house will come direct from tin' East™ bonses. opening in .Nashville and playing the Wells chain of houses, which Include the For- syth in Atlanta, a new Keith house that Is how being constructed in Richmond, and also ' a new house in Norfolk and one in Savannah. When the Orpheum reopens Labor Day It will, be witbjont a doubt one of the best-equipped theatres in tbe South, as nothing will be left undone In the^ way of -making this popular house of amusement one of the best In the city*of Nashville. T'ie S. R. O. sign was ont at the. Fifth Avenue TVeatre during last week's run. This was due to the high-class -vaudeville bill thnt manager Furlong Is offering. Every act offered was a headltner in itself. Tbe Grand, tbe popular Church Street play- house. Is offering an extraordinary bill this week, that of tbe Xelson-Moran prize fight in motion pictures. This prize fight is realistic- ally shown, with special machines and an un- usually large screen. As is usually' the case, the Crystal Theatre Is having its good run of business at everv performance. Oscar Altman, the Orpheum's popular treas- urer, recently- returned from a few weeds' va- cation at Atlantic City. Mr. Cbas. Offutt tbe Bijou's popular treas- urer, also treasurer of the Nashville Baseball Club, left Nashville July 29 with the team, which will plar the following cities: Mont- gomery. Birmingham. Mobile and New Orleans. Mr. Offutt will return to NashviUe.. Augnst 14 ' to be ready for tbe opening week at the Bijon. One of tie largest >and -most enthusiastic crowds of music lovers of the season ,was at Centennial Park Sunday. 'July 29. to hear one of the best musical concerts ever given by the First Regiment Pand. -This baad has been engaged for the Tennessee State Fair, which will he held In Nashville dnring the week, of September 18-23. They will also be engaged for Memphis and Birmingham. The work on the El'te Theater has been going on very steadily from day- to day, and Manager Williams says this new honse when completed will.-be one of the handsomest-in Nashville, with everything as up-to-date as'In the moving picture theatres In such cities, as New York. Tills nretty house when completed will seat some 500 and every seat la the bouse will be covered with plush. , W. R.-ARNOLD. INTERN. EXHIBITORS' LEAGUE. (Continued from page 14.) be considered tantamount to an injury to the entire national league. The film committee will have for its particu- lar purpose tbe establishment of ways and means for securing an open market of films. This point was th» subject of much delibera- tion, and the exhibitors believe that they coo within a short time accomplish this much needed change. The shibboleth of the exhlhl- tors Is "Commercial Freedom," and If they are as successful In securing the open market, as- they are enthusiastic in the belief that they can. the open market is not a far distant reality. The question of Increasing the admission price to moving picture theatres from five tojtcn cents was not given much discussion. About all that was said on this subject was a resolution passed on the floor.of.the convention, resenting a false statement, disseminated with the purpose of misleading the public. A question which will have a far-reaching ef- fect on the moving picture business next sum- mer, was brought up in a resolution offered that steps be taken with tbe view to preventing the larger vaudeville theatres and opera houses giving moving picture shows during the summer ■month*. r, 'irs fniestion --oml'ses to develop Into a hard flght, bat the exhibitors believe that they will win out. It Is said that unless the 'egu!»r theatres desist In showing films, the'moving pic- ture theatres will run vaudeville. Whether or not the question will ever get this far remains to be seen. It is, however, a fact, that the na- j tlonal exhibitors are prepared te put up a strong : flght. The argument advanced by the exhibitors. Is tbat vaudeville should not be part of a pic- ture show, and vice versa, also that, moving pic- tures should not be substituted 'n tfoe-dramatlc and vaudeville houses for the actor.'- GOOD SHOWS WANTED FOR THE LAKE COUNTY FAIR Sept. 12-13-14. Address HARLEY BARTLETT. Secretary, Baldwin. Mich If yon see it In The BiRboard^ten'tkaa'ao.' FEATURES—National Trophy Ante Race, $7.50 per day; Johnson-Jeffries reproduction, two reels, $10 per day; lltbos free. Train Wreckers, Dr. Cook, State 111. for Frontier Days at Cheyenne. Write for dates open; F. PARSONS, Lincoln; Illinois. The Deloy Musical Comedy Company Is now playing Western Kansas airdomes and doing a nice business. There are fourteen people In tbv company, Ave principals, "six" broilers-,' mtnrlcitl .director, Btage carpenter and 1 elecWgtkaui Miss Myrtle Deloy la the feature. ~ Tbe Grand OSera House at .Kenton,. Ohio. "Ai R. Waterman, manager, will, ooen about Sep- tember 1. playing good one-rilglit attractions ana repertoire. Mr. Waterman Ira manager or many years standing, and having Just acqnlrea this,theatre., will, no doubt, put it 011 paying basis. B(t>-Kenton Is one of tbe beat theatrical towns of its Bl»e In the state. .:\ I.S! '• ■ ■ K.-iR. H; Elcbenberger-has- disposed of all W» Interests In the Delta City Amusement Bo; » W. W. rtri"