The New York Clipper (July 1907)

DRAMATIC. VAUDEVILLE. CIRCUS. Copyright, 1907. by the Frank Queen Publlahlng; Company (Limited). Founded by FRANK QUEEN, 1853. INJ-OW YORK, JUJjY (5, 10O7. VOLUME LV.-No.20. Prioa, 10 Cents. A CIRCUS REMINISCENCE. WBITTHN JOB TH» NBW IOSK CLIPPB8, BY THOMAS NOLAN. To-day 1 »w the circus— That tent encompassed realm Wherein abound the Joys profound That youthful hearts o erwhelm ; \nd from a softly cushioned seat I gated upon the ring, That circle charmed that unto Age Such Joyous memory brings. And to ray memory came a scene Unacted years ago, The actor a barefooted lad Who fain would see the show; The "Grand Entrance" was open wide, But it was never meant For such as that barefooted boy— He crawled beneath the tent And when Inside he sat him down By that enchanted ring. Where circling steeds the sawdust white Upon his head could fling. Impatiently he mused upon A time, then far away. When be should be a man and see The clrcuB every day. Alas, for hnman discontent. Thus mortals e'er repine; Alas, for the Inquietude Of that small boy of nine. If Man's Estate meant fortune great, I'd give It—every cent. To be once more that barefoot lad That crawled beneath the tent. ber, establishes himself as the largest one man producer In the business. Many vaudeville performers who have had experiences similar to those of Joe A. Hard- man, the popular comedian, can sympathize with blm In the following: Hardman went to a Connecticut town, not long ago, to play tor an Odd Fellows' lodge. tain of I lie m company was the son of tho proprietor of the hotel where the comedian had. been ordered to report. It was about four-tblrty o'clock when Hardman arrived, nnd was received by the captain In full uniform, though the entertainment did not take place until ten that night. Expressing polite surprise nt the early sartorial prepara- tion which ho noted, he was Informed that Mi55 Clipped Motes, Personalities ail Comments, CONCEBKINQ ST1GE FOLK and Sometimes OTHERS BT JOSEPHINE GEO. The "park theatres" and "Summer stocks" never before this season had so much diffi- culty In getting a successful start Cold weather prevailing everywhere beyond the limit .set for Winter's ending by the pre- cedent of post seasons, everybody In this lino of Summer entertainment begau to be dis- couraged. "Nice weather for Polar bears!" exclaimed J. J. Rosenthal, bis teeth loudly chattering. This large girthed gentleman Is the local lmpressario of the Casino, wbere the Toledo people seek Summer Joys. The remark was addressed to "Blink." of The Toledo Blade, who was "doing" the Casino for his paper, as he and Rosenthal Joined the Indefatig- able pleasure seekers who braved the cold winds that were blowing over the long board walk leading out to the Casino. "The only consoling thought I have Just now," shivered the manager, "is that, though this Is the coldest place In tho world at present, when the warm weather really comes and It is blazing hot In town, this will continue to be tbe coolest, most comfortable of resorts." "Brink's" walk ended at the stage door of tbe theatre wbere Harry Corson Clarke Is starring, In "His Absent Boy." The come- dian was shivering through his scenes with the addition of an overcoat to his makeup. Standing In the wings for a few minutes, pounding his chest to keep warm, he related an Incident of stage fright occurring the previous nlgbt. While ploying a scene opposite Miss Owen, tbe comedian noticed a look of horror over- spreading ber face, and a moment later she went op In her Hues. Clarke couldn't Im- agine tbe cause until be saw the carpet In front of her move up and down, then heave like a small earthquake, finally settling down for n moment again to repeat the action more strenuously. This began to alarm Clarke also, until he remembered the trap door. It then occurred to him that someone was down among the pier piles beneath, who was trying to make an entrance, but pre- vented by the heavy carpeting above. It developed later that his surmise was right, fur a belated fisherman had ended his water trip In the framework below and de- eded to land by way of the ladder that led upward to the pier. As Clarke finished telling the above, he board a call from Rosenthal from one of the wings. On responding, he found the man- aeer warming one hand by the small flame •>' a lighted match held by the other. "Come up by tho fire and get warm." In- vited tbe manager, and together, with art- fully simulated comfort the two grunted 'heir satisfaction till tbe tiny ember died out But all the discomforts of cold, draughty dressing rooms and colder stages Is past, and we're now sizzling in the grasp of belated Summer, some perhaps longing for even a 'i'lle of the recent chill air. A. H. Woods, In launching' his twenty- Ihree or more companies tbe coming Septem- GRAYCE CELESTE, A favorite bnrlesquer, under contract with the Columbian Amusement Co. ROD VAN OSTEN, The Man with the Duck Xoso They bad the typical town musicians. When tbe comedian asked to have a word with the pianist before the performance, he was ln- formd that that personage was n lady, and that she wus a fine performer on the piano, and would presently appear. "Does she read 'lead sheets?' '» asked Hard- man of bis Informant "Well. I guess she does—whatever that Is," doubtfully replied the young townsman, then brightening up at a sudden thought, hopefully added: "In fact, I'm pretty sure she does, for she fixes all the musical Instru- ments in town." At another time Hardman's agent sent him to a Jersey town. He waa received by a manager (?), evidently new to tbe busi- ness, who nevertheless thought he knew all there was to know about It. "Hardman, you start this thing, you know," he said. "Oh, you want me to open the show," re- marked tbe comedian. "Yes." "But don't you think It rather early for a monologue turn? There will be nobody seated and I'll get little attention," demurred Hardman. "Oh, you do a monolotme, do you," ex- claimed the manager, in a way that showed the comedian he did not know tbe meaning of the word, then wrath fully added, "that darned agent told me you did a talking act Hardman was sent to a Pennsylvania town to entertain the local regiment The cxp- ncnrly nil Ihe soldiers worked In Mores, these not closing until ten o'clock, and In order to be on .time far the entertainment, they had to dress In their uniforms before going to work. The captain assured Ilnrdmnn Hint lie would have a One nccompnnlst for his music, ns the piano player had come frum Leipslc, nnd was (be music teacher of the place. In Hardman's own words, It didn't look good to him, for he had before come up against "educated" pianists, many of whom are no good for a vaudeville performer's work. "Lclp8lc came to rehearsal," relates Hard- man "and when 1 handed blm iny music, he naked If I didn't have any printed music. When I informed him that It was all manu- script, be said, 'Walt a little while, I've some songs home that I can play. I'll go home and get them, maybe y.iu can sing them lnste.id of these.' Can you see me wondering bow I'd get through tbe enter- tainment with an accompanist like that I He and I did not part friends." 9 Joseph K. Watson, who does "Tbe Little Introducing the visitor to his mother, Watson Informed her that he was also an actor. Ijitcr, on his return from tho theatre that night, his mother said : "Yosala (the comedian's name In Yiddish), how much you get a week now?" "One-hundrcd-twonty-fivc," replied Watson. "How much gets Mr. Gordon n week?" she then asked. "Three hundred," was the reply, "Yell," said the old Indy, "vot can a man do he shall get three htndred a week for It? Hoes be do tbe same klnt of art vot yon do?" "He does 'The German Politician,'" snld Watson, "and I do "The Little Hebrew Ocn- tlcmnn.'" "And he gets three hundred for Hint!" ex- claimed Watson's maternal parent "Say, Cboey," she continued, "vot for you want to be a Hebrew shentlcman—for vy don't you be a German politician?" CHARLES NICII0L9 Closed a successful season with the Star Show Girls, and re engaged for next season ns principal comedian and producer of ontlre production. In n new version of "I inney Dan," In two acts, Including original music and novel Ideas, Alberta Gallatin to Star. Messrs. Kldredge & Meakln have signed a three years' contract with Alberta Galla- tin, whereby they are to provide her with a new play each year. Miss Gallatin's first starring vehicle will be a dramatization of Marie Manning's novel, "Judith of the Plains," by Algernon Tassln and Mary Stone. This Is Mr. Tassla's first attempt In the field of playwrltlng, but MIbs Btono Is re- sponsible for "Tho Social Highwayman." Tbe new play for Miss Gallatin Is said to serve nn on excellent medium to display her talents. The principal role of Judith Is one very dif- ferent from what Miss Gallatin has ever before attempted, but as she has appeared in the West In such plays as 'Ghosts, "When Knighthood Was In Klower," "Dorothy Ver. non, of Haddon Hall," etc., alio has made a close study of the habits and customs of tho plainsmen, snd It Is expected that slio will bring a lifelike portrayal to tho stnge of the romantic, superstitious half-breed Indian girl as she la pictured In the book. Kldredge ft Meakln expect to give Miss Cinllntln a New York hearing In "Judith of the Plains," after n preliminary road tour which Includes only lending cities of the Middle and r'ar West MINNIE VERNON, Assisting Vernon, the ventriloquist, resting at ••Vernon's Villa." Prairie du -Chlen. Wis. Booked solid, season 1007-08. on Kohl & Castle and Keith A Proctor circuits. - CI IAS. J. Ill UK IIA HUT, The original man with the funny slide. Is now writing the burlesque for the Gay Toren- dors, the new Western wheel show, with which he wilt be featured. Hebrew Gentleman," tells sn Incident Illus- trating the Instinct of acquisition, one of the strongest characteristics of his race. Wblle playing In his borne city, Phila- delphia, last season, be met bis friend, Cliff Gordon, who was playing there tbe same week. Upon invitation, the latter accom- panied Watson borne to a kosher supper. On EMMA HILL, Of Seymour and Hill, comedy acrobats. Mis* Hill Is considered among the greatest lady comedy acrobats In- tbe world. They ire booked so'Id. ADDITI ONAL FAIRS. For other State. County nnd District Pain, sco Ci.ii'i'i:n dated Juno 8, 1007. GEORGIA.—Augusta. Carolina Association Pair, N. 4B. Douglas. CutTee County Association Pair, N. BO, Ealontoti, Putnam County As»oclatloii Pair. N. SO. ILLINOIS.— Allilon. Edwards County Pair, S. 17-20; J. It. Doty, accy. Alciki, Mercer County Fair, 8. 17-20; W. D. Emerson, accy. Altamont, Effingham County Pair, 8. 0-13; O. 0. Fraught secy. Atlanta, Logan County Pair, 8. 30: J. D. .Ionian, secy. Avon, Kulton County Pair, 8. 30; Julian Churchill, secy. Belvldere. Boone County Pair, 8. 3-0: Myron D. Perkins, secy. Bushnelf, McDonough County Pair, A, 00; J. II. Johnson. secy. Cambridge. Henry County Pair, A. 10 23 ; Then. Boltenstoru, secy. Ciunargo, Douglas County Pair, 8. 10-13; A. Hay ward, secy. Carml. Whlto County Pair, 8. 3-7; Claude M. Darned, secy. Cisrllnvlllc. Macoupin County Pair. 0. 8-11; Geo. J. Oaatle, aeey. Carrollton, (Ircetic County Pair. 0. 15-18; 8. H. Simpson. accy. Charleston, Colea County Pair, A. 27-31; W. O. Glaaaco, secy. Clinton, He Witt County Pair, A. 00; Geo. 0. Aran, aeey. Darners, Mcl.eiu County Pair, H. 30: John 8. Popple, secy. Dflavnn, Tasewell County Pair. A. 27 30; J. O. Jones, accy. P.1 Paso, Woodford County Pair, A. 38-30: Geo. It. Gurtlas, accy. Blwood. Will County Pair, 8. 18-30; Klry Spanglor, secy. Palrbury, l.lvlngaton County Pair, 8. 3-0; il. n. Gordon, accy. Parmer Oily, De Witt Omniy Pair, A. 27-30; 11. 8. Parmer, secy. Frvcpurt, Stephenson County Pair, 8. 3-8; James Itiinor accy. Galena. Jo Davlcaa County Pair, 8. 24-27; O. O. Bllah, accy. Greenup, Cumber- land County Pair, M. 3-7; John P. Rwart Jr.. accy. Origgarlllr, I'lko County Pair. Jy. 30-A. 2: W. J. Connor, aery. Highland, Madlaon Count/ Pair, H. 8-8; I. N. Hlnkca, arc/. Joalln, Rock Inland County Pair. 8. 10-12; P. J. Wultraldea. secy. Kankakee, Kankaaoo County Pair, H. 0-13; I .mi Rniall, accy. Kewance, Henry County Pair, A. 241-31; Jiuties K. Bllah, accy. Knoirllle, Knox County Pair, 8. 10-13; W. V. Jonce, secy. t.o Buy, McLean County■ Pair, A. 30-23; H. |Y Ittddlo. accy. I.lbcrtyvllle, Lake County Pair, A. 3-0; J. B. Morse, secy. Maconih, McDonough Oniinly Pair, A. 13-111; George W. Reld, arc v. Martinsville. Clark County Pair, H. 3-T; W. It. Ktniillcld, accy. Marlon, Williamson County Pair. H. 17-20; Geo. 0. Campbell, accy. Magnolia, Put- nam County Pair, 8. 24-37; B. O. Oniiii, secy. Mason, Grundy Count/ Pair. fl. 17-30; P. II. Olapn, accy. Montlecflo, Piatt County Pair, A, 12-10; 0. II. Itldgely. accy. Morrison, While- aide County Pair. 8. 3-0: W. A. Blodgett, aeey. Mount Carroll, Carroll County Pair, 8. 10-14; Cal. M. Procter, accy. Mnrpliysboro, Jackson County Pair, 8. 3-0; Charles L. Hitter, secy. Newton. Jasper County Pair, 8. 17-30; Isaiah Stcmirt, aeey. Olm-y, Richland County Pair. 8. 1013; James P. Wilson, accy. Parla, Edgar County Pair, A. 10-33; B. A. McCord, aeey, Plucktieyvllle, Perry County Pair. 8. 10-18; II. J. Running, accy. Princeton, Bureau County Pnlr, H. 3-0: Charles I,. Trimble, aeey. Robin- son, Crawford County Pair, 8, 23-37; Henry Coul- ter, accy. Sandwich, De Kalli County Pair, 8. 10-13; O. L. Htlnaon, aeey. Hay brook, McLrar County Pair, A. 13-18; J. M. Anderson, aecx Hlmwiieetnwii, (lallutln County Pair, A. 20-31 Marab Wlaeheart aeey. Sterling, Whltcslrs, County Pair. A. 27-30; J. N. Harnbam, secy. ttrtiana, Champaign County Pair, 8. 8-0; W. W. Dudley, aeey. Warren, Jo Davlem County Pair, 8. 10-13; It, 0. Cnlleti. secy, Wataeka, Iroquolt County Pair, 8. 2-0; J. O. Reeder, secy. We- noiia, Marahall County Pair, 8. 11-13; O. M. Turner, aeey. Wyoming, Stark County Pair, A. 2023; W. 0. Hnyiler, aeey. Woodstock. McIIenry County Pair, A. 30 30; George A. Hunt, secy. Yorkrllle, Kendall County Pair, 8. 8-0; W. W. Church, secy. KANSAS.—Abilene, Dickinson County Associa- tion Pair, 0. 3-4; II. 0. Waun, aeey. Anthony, Harper County Anthony Pair, A. 8-0; L. G. Jen- nings, secy. Ilelolt, Mitchell County Agrlcul tnrat Association Pair, O. 3-8; Ira N. Tlce, aeey. Burlington, ColTcy County Agricultural Pair. 8. 0-13; 8. D. Weaver, seer. Burden. Easier* Cowley County Pair, 8. 20-28; J. M. Henderson, aeey. Burllngame, Oaage County Pair, 8. 8-8; P. H. Burke, aeey. Belleville, Republic County Agricultural Pair, fl. 10-18; W. II. Wells, secy. Chanute, Neosho County Clianule Pair and Itn- prosement Association, A, 20-3-1: A. H. Timpano, aeey. Clay Center, Clay County Pair, H. 8-0; Walter Puckey, accy. Coffeyvllle, Montgomery County Coffcyylllo Pair anil Park Asaoclatlon, A. 13-10; A. B. Holloway. secy. Concordia, Cloud County Pair, H. 24-27; W. L. MeCarty, secy, Dodgo Olty. Ford County Agricultural Ko< defy Pair, 8. 4-7; Nicholas Mayrath, aeey. Douglnaa, Butler County Agricultural Society Pair. 8. 12-14; 0. It. Alger, jeer. El Dorado, Butler County Pair, A. 37-31 ; W. P. Benson, aeey. Eureka, Greenwood County Pair, A. 20- 23; 0. II. Welaer, aeey. Predonla, Wilson County Fredonla Agricultural Asaoclatlon Pair, A. HO; V. L. Poison, aeey. Great Bend, Barton Countr Pnlr, 8. 10-13; W. P. I'eder, aeey. Orenoli, Elk Countr Agricultural Pair, 8. 25-27: K. B. Place, aeey. Hiawatha. Brown County Hiawatha Pair. 8. 3-0; J. I>. Weltner, aeey. Iloslc, Kberl- dnn County Agricultural Asaoclatlon Pair, R. 3-0; Miles Gray, aeey. Hutchinson, Reno County Cen- tral Kansas Asaoclatlon Pair, H. 18-31; A. L. Hpnnalcr, secy. lols, Allen County Agricultural Society Pair, A. 27-30; Prank B. Hmltb. seer. Leavenworth, Learenwnrtli County Association Pair. 8. 17-21; Blanco Meyers, aeey. Mound City. Linn County Pair, O. 1-4; P. 8. Thome, aeey. Maryavllle. Marahall County Pair, O. 1-4; R. W. Hemphill, secy, Mcpherson, McPherson County Agricultural Pair, 8. 2-7; II. A. Rowland, aeey. Newton, Harvey County Agricultural Society Pair, 8. 24-27; J, 0. Mack, aeey. Nc«s City, Ness County Agricultural Asaoclatlon Pair, 8. II- 13; Thou. Rlncley, aeey. Norton, Norton (kiunty Agricultural Asaoclatlon Pair, A. 27-80; M. P. Garrlty, aeey. Ottawa, Franklin County Agricul- tural Society Pair, 8. 8-7; Carey U. Porter, aeey. Oskalooaa, Jefferson County Pair, J ); Prank I/eacli. secy, Paola. Miami County Agricul- tural and Mechanical Pair, O. 1-4; Oenrgo R Reynolds, aeey. Blley, Rliey County Agricultural Association Pair. A. 20-23; W. B. Craig, secy. Hnllna, Hallna County Agricultural. Horticultural and Mechanical Association Pslr, 8. 24-27; II. B. Ktlmmel Jr., secy. Stockton, Rooks County Pslr, ( ); E. L. Williams, secy. Smith Cen- ter, Smith County Pair, A. 30-23: II. 0. Smith. secy. 8t. John, Stafford County Pair, A. 28-30: 1. W. Orondy, aeey. Seneca. Nemaha County Pair. 8. 11-13: Chaa. II. Hcrolil. accy. Sterling, Bice County Agricultural and Lire Stock Pair, 8. 10-141 P. L. Goodaon, aeey. Topeka, Shawn** County Kansas Ksnoalllon Pair, H, 0-14; R. T. Krelpe, aeey. Wakeneld, Clay County Wskefleld Agricultural Society Pair. O. 2-4; Eugene Elklns. •cry. Wlnfleld, Crowley County Agricultural and Live Stock Association Pair, O. 1-4; Prank W. MINNESOTA.—Aitkin, Allkln County Fair. S. 18, 14; P. M. Snook, secy. Appleton, Swift County Pair, O. 2, 3; Manford Horn, aeey. Ar- lington, Slhley County Pair 8. J —); P. P. Mansfield, secy, Iiamum. Carlton County Pair, H ( ); J. V. Baratom, accy. Bird Island, Renville County Pair, 8. (———-)i Joe Haa- gett. arty. Blue Earth, Faribault County Agri- cultural Society Fair. 8. { ); Prank B.