The New York Clipper (April 1912)

m 'I" i' ! ! If; ••■;; w 1 ■ . 14 r 10 THE NEW YORK: CLIPPER. 101 Ranch Wild West FREAKS, CURIOSITIES AND MELTIES FOE SIDE SHOW Address HULEB BHOTIIEBS & ARLINGTON, I*3 » Broadway. New Tork City otJ/ %, *sa" aaTat J At,L PK OFLE BNO&OED FOB, TUB PRANK A. ROBBIE'S SHOW Will report for rehearsal at Greenville, Jersey City, April 23. Season opens April 24. WAITID-LAKY for ILLUSION, whose weight dots not exceed 110 lt>9. One who can do »ct in Bide show concert or big show preferred. Also need COMPETENT CHANDELIERMAN. FOB RENT—Photograph and other legitimate VTlilltgcn. Acknowledge this call bv mall. FKA1K A. aOBBIlfd, Joraey City, H. J. UNITED STATES TENT & AWNING CO. EDW. P. NEUMANN Jr., Prcs. WALTER P. DRi BR, Vice-Pres. EDWARD R. UTZINOER, Secy. aa-88 NORTH DEBPLAINE8 STREET, - CHICAGO, ILL. TENTS, BANNERS AND 8HOW PARAPHERNALIA WRITE FOR CATALOGUE SUNBEAMS FEOfl HE SIS IT 1AC0H, G.I. Ob Joy ! The song of Che bine bird Is now baud here (tally, and there la a good old- time "Springy" feel lug in the air. The bill- poster* and advertisers tore billed Macon and vicinity, heavily, for the grand opening of Bon Brothers' twenty-first annual tour, beginning Saturday, April 0. The paper on the walla and in the windows is all now, and erery sheet used Is of special design. Rehearsals are Troll under way, end from the prospectus at hand, from Mr. Griggs, the equestrian director, the rihew will be a first class one, and -worthy of being presented to the most exacting audience. The show 1b strong, with high class riding actB and big gjimnasrllc novelties. Bobby Fountain has arranged a fine big side show, boegtber with an all new equip- ment. Consul Bum, the human-like baboon, and Sauwa and Swlffhfca, Japanese jlu Jitsu experts, will be among the stellar cards. The chow -wUl hour Georgia In the early Spring, where It has a household reputation. Despite the fact that this State la regarded as bad Spring territory, tbis show Invariably attracts satisfactory business. The cleanli- ness and meritorious character of the pro- grammes offered, and the entire absence of off-color Issues, are In a measure responsible for the great clientele this show has built op in the "Cracker" State. intra, in the grand spectacle, "Cleopatra,' presented by the Singling Bros., are por- trayed by Camllle Fortune and Mrs. Eddie Silbon. They were chosen after many people engaged for the parts were dismissed. The Silbon. They were chosen after many people engaged for the parts were dismissed. The work of both in the roles is receiving marked approval, the dally papers devotin. space to praising their performances. REFLECTIONS OF AN OLD TROUPER AT THE BARNUM A BAILEY OPENING AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN. BT SXBNBY WIBA RIKGIIIMJ READY. The Singling Circus opens the season of 1012 at the Coliseum, Chicago, Saturday, April u, and as the result of a heavy billing campaign more than an ordinary degree or Interest Is being evinced by Chicago peoplo in the forthcoming engagement. The big show arrived In Chicago April 1, and rehearsals will commense Wednesday, 4. Some of the rlngstock arrived this week, and is in line condition. The big feature of the Singling Circus this year is to be a specta- cle, "Joan of Arc," and several thrillers are promised In the big show performance. ■ Gentry Bros.' Opening:, Gentry Bros.* advertising ear No, L with Harry. R. Overton in charge, was at San Antonio, Tex., March 21, billing for the ap- rarance of the shows In that city on April and 2, The crew Is composed of fourteen men and includes: Frank Stinnett, boss billposter; E. L. Hayes, boss banner man: Walt Wat- lace, charge of lithographs; Jack Mlddleton. Frits Rorden, C. L. Fisher, John Owen, Fred Adams, Frank Qates, James Flannagan, Wm. Cadoret, Dutch Beardslcy and Johnnie Cos- grove, all members of the 1, A B. P. and B. Texas locals, and native sons, with the ex- ception of Manager' Overton, who, as every- one knows, comes from the land of "wooden, nutmegs" and famous showmen. ■ ■ s Communication. 202 Bo. Hamlin Avenue, Chicago, 111., March 20, 1012. "Dbab Clipper— I have been absent from the city on a country trip for several weeks, and on my return I find several of my half century friends (The Old Reliable) await- ing me, and among them the annual number, which is a beauty, and If I am not too late, I wish to add my attestation to the many thousands who have expressed themselves in each glowing terms. With kindest personal regards, believe me your well wlBher, Ciias. ANDRBSS." ■ Rlokmnn Exonerated. Bert Rlekman, the popular privilege man ef the Cole A Rice Circus, who spends his time In Lima, 0„ during the Winter months, was arrested and fined for "ballyhoorng" for (be City Hospital, who had upon exhibition Henry Hammond Ahl's famous painting, "The Bhadow of the .Cross." The local preea were very much wrought up over the action of the city officials In causing his arrest while working In the interests of charity. Later Mayor Shook, realising that he had made a mistake, remitted the fine. Earl IlarK.d. In Town. After a visit lasting almost two months, Karl Burgees, of too California Frank's Wild West, recently returned from California, Where he was busy In the Interests of the •how. Mr. Burgess predicts a banner season for the show this yenr, having contracted for some large cities. The show will play a week In Brooklyn, this being Its first time there. It will follow the Barnum k Bailey Circus on the same grounds, opening April 20. 1 1 s Fortune and Billion. Few, with the exception of those directly connected with the Rnrnum * Bailey Show at Madison Square Garden, arc aware that the characters of Marc Anthony and dea- lt Is twenty-one years ago since the big show pulled Into this very same building. What a difference then and now. Then It was the (New) Madison Square Garden, and now perhaps we see the very last circus open- ing on this historic spot and in this world famous building. Twenty-one years ago this season P. T. Barnum, the founder of the famous "Greatest Show on Garth," passed away. Twenty-one years ago, on April 10, occurred the funeral of the late Mr. Barnum, and the flags on the Garden were at half mast and the building was silent in tribute to the dead. We remember the faces of bygone days, and the extra attractions in the way of illu- sions and other novelties which augmented the menagerie and other annexes. Here are the old timers: Charlie McClcan. "Pop" Hyatt, Byron Rose, Dave McKay, Will Smith, George Conklln, William A. White, Peter Halstead, William Ducrow, Harvey WatMns, Whiting Allen, Jos. T. McCadden, T. D. McCadden, W. H. Gardner, Tody Ham- ilton, Kred LawTence, Bert Conn, Merrltt 1'onng, It, ME. Hedges, Tom Dallcy, Frank I'erley, B. G. Ball, AL Kiel, H. H. Gunning, Charles Bernard, William Nixon, Abey Bates, and a hundred others who helped to make the now mighty title famous. It is the same old show, with different people, that is all. There are still a few familiar faces to he seen In the various de- partments, and I was glad to remark the presence of Tom Lynch, Charlie Henry, Toto Slegrist, Tom Rankin, the Davenports, Harry Mooney, Orrln Davenport, Fred Derrick. Ella Bradna, Cbas. Slegrist F. Bradna, "Kid" St. Clair, George Clair, Jimmy Thomas, and a bunch of other old timers. Sam Scribner, once a well known charac- ter fo the circus world, and now general man- ager of the big Columbia Amusement Co., occupied a box at the opening. With. hl<n were J. Herbert Mack and several other prom- inent burlesque magnates. Tom Rankin, the official announcer, was prominent In long frock coat and orthodox silk hat, and his powerful voice fairly made the old building rattle. The gorgeous wardrobe used In the spec- tacle fairly dazzled the eye. Many prominent showmen were present at the opening, and all were warmly welcomed and hospitably taken care of by the affable and up-to-date press staff, which Included such, well known newspaper men as Jay Rial, Dexter Fellows and Harry Ear). The American public has not lost its pro- verbial love for the national amusement, and although, both the great founders of the world famous show are passed and gone, the present management bail provided a show that does honor to the honored names. A very pleasant season to the owners, the performers and the entire working staff of the great Barnum k Bailey Shows, and may it live on to amuse and entertain the people of many generations. ■1 1 * Lore's Dream Shattered Charles M. Robinson, grandson of Governor John M. Robinson, secured a divorce in the Court of Common Pleas, Cincinnati, from Josephine Robinson, Wilful absence was tho plea. They were married in Philadelphia in 1001. Five years ago she loft him, and Is bow living at Hempstead, L. 1. ■ ■ F. A Rob, manager of the Roe. Hunk A Roe Show, writes from Woodruff, Wis. (where the show is in Winter quarters), that every- thing is being renewed and repainted, and the show will open May 1, in Wisconsin. Jan. 2 Mrs. Roe gave birth to a baby girl. All are well and happy. Thb Old Rblublb finds Its way up here every week, and that helps make tilings look brighter. Tun Sblls-Floto Show opened March 80 at Albuquerquo, N. Mox. John G. Robinson expects to be in Chl- ago Monday, 1, to confer with vaudeville men and to transact business with parties wishing to purchase circus property. Mohamhd Khan returned to New Tork last week, after touring tho South all Winter. He will remain North during tbc Bnnnncr. Casad amd DBVBims write that after finish- ing twenty-five weeks through the middle States, they signed with toe Hagcnbcck- Wallaee Shows, for the season of 1012, which opens at Peru, Ind., April 20. OUT OF TOWH MEWS Sprlnnfleld. M»»».—Coart Sasare (D. O. Ollmoie mgr.) "Kverjwoman," Much 20 sod week, played » profitable engagement and pleased. The Springfield Symphony Orchestra April 1, Yiddish Players 8. Gertrude Elliott 8, 10, "The Wonder Wander Man" (local) 11, matinee only; "The Little Minister" (local talent) 13, matinee only. . . Pou's (8. J. Breen. mgr.)—BUI for week of 1: "The Hold-Up." Pendleton Sisters, Ytette, Lewis and Dody. Dotye and Boyle, Cnas. Mack and company. Merkle, and the electrograpn. Basinets continues good. G11.MOES (James W. Bingham, mgr.)—Sam Hone's Love Makers. March 26-27, gave Sue satlsfaction to good houses. Pictures and vaocJS- vllle Unbilled out the week. Boblnsoo Crusoe Girls 1-3, Star and Outer company 8-11. Nslson (IL 1. Dlllcobavck, mgr.)—BUI 1-3: Cole and Coleman, Earl Gerome, and Headersoa and Thomas. 4-8: Kelly and Adams, Cony and Rtllly, and Tucker and the pictures. Plaza (Goldstein Bros., mgrs.)—AprU 1-3: Bert Walters, Helen Norman, and Dotson and Lucas. 4-6: The Lowe, Florence La Vete, Vol- veno and La Moore, and motion pictures. Buod (B. L. Knlgkt. mgr.)—Bote and Mon- trose 1-3, Armada 4-0, and tbc motion pictures. None,—William F. Miller and Minnie Wetter, of lids city, professionally known as the Musical Millers, were united In marriage here Wednesday, March 27. After a few days at Niagara Falls, N. Y., they open a thirty-two weeks' engagement covering the Canadian cities, opening April 1, In Toronto April 17 Is the date set for Bhrlners' Night, at the Court Square Theatre, when Blanche King la to appear la "The Wall Street Girl.".... Manager S. J. Breen, of Foil's, was the recipient of a gold seal ring from a Bomber of his local friends recently, in token of their esteem The Teachers' Club is to present "The Little Minister," at the Court Square Theatre. Satur- day afternoon, 13. * Fall River, Mass.—Both the Academy of Music and Savoy Theatre will be dark all this week, partly because It being Holy Week and partly to allow of the accessary work in the fro- posed changing of the policy of the two bouses tor the rest of the season. The Academy 1b to be ran as a moving picture and vaudeville bouse, and the Savoy will pfayths Ugltunate attractions, ACADBMT (Geo. S. Wiley, mgr.)—Moving pic- tures and vaudeville week of April 8. Savot (Geo. S. Wiley, mgr.)—P. Paul Marcey and company of Franco players weeks of 8 and 16, Ruotr (O. L. Benson, mgr.)—BUI 1-3: J. K. Emnsett and Viola Crane, in a. one act playlet, "A South Carolina Diverse;" Ryan and Lee, and Save. 4-6: Mand Cramer, Russell and Church, and Toomer and Hewlns. PsEHUB (a L. Benson, mgr.)—BUI 1-3: Pre- vltt and Merrill, Arthur Browning, and Hilton, the Juggler. For 4-8: Johnston and Hart, Logan and Nelson, and Johnston and Gilchrist. Palace (A. H. Ashley, mgr.)—Motion pictures and Illustrated songs. Ltkio (Ed. Doherty, mgr.)—Motion pictures and Illustrated songs. Nickbloobon (Walter Blgelow, mgr.;—Motion pictures and Illustrated songs. Stab (E. Mlcbelfelder, mgr.)—Motion pictures and Illustrated songs. Scanio (H. B, Archer, mgr.)—Motion pictures. St. Panl, Minn.—Metropolitan (L. N. Scott, mgr.) AL H. Wilson, In "it Happened Id Pots- dam," had good business March 24-27. The bouse was dark 28-31. Mande Adams, In "Chan- tccler." April 1-3. The boose wlU be duk 4-6. "Get Rich Quick" week of 7. The Thnrlow Ber- gen Players will open an engagement at this bouse week beginning 14. BaoBBBT (Frank O. Priest, local mgr.)—The Thnrlow Bergen Players had very good business with "The Lottery Msn" week of March 24. Robert B. Mantel], In repertoire, week of April 1. Oifbeum (B. 0. Burroughs, mgr.)—Big busi- ness week of March 24. For week beginning 31: Tbe Orpbeom Road Show, Including the Eight Palace Girls, Slmone De Beryl, "Honor Among Thieves," Bay damsels. Hawthorns and Burt, Oscar Lorraine, and Richardson's dogs. Bufkess (Jack Elliott, mgr.)—Business was hlg week of March 24. For week beginning 81: Edwlna Barry and company, Larena, Sllrono, Bessie Taldare and Bicycle Girls, Ted E. Box, and Texas Tommy Dancers. Majbstio (H. 8. Mitchell, mgr.)—Business big week of March 24. The usual performance, with moving pictures, week of April 1. Stab (John T. Kirk, mgr.)—Business was big week of March 24, with the Merry Maidens. Week of 81, the Lady Buccaneer*. Week Of April T, Queens of the Folks Bergere. Grand Rapids, Mich.—Powers' (Barry O. Summers A Co., mgrs.) Francis Wilson, March 37, drew a crowded house, as did "The Spring Maid." 29. "The Price" April 0, 10,-"The Flirt- 1 tag Princess" 27, 28. MaJBsno (Orln Stall nurr.)—"Around the Clock," March 24-27, dm. well, as did "East Lyane," 28-30. "Matt and Jell" 31-Aprll 3. "The Man On the Box" 4-6, Mary Servoss and com- pany week of 7, Indefinitely. Tehplb. —Bill for week of 1: Bel Canto Trio, Beruen and Bell. Dorothy De Schell and company. Goldsmith and Hoppa, Ethel McDonougb, Musical Avalos and Burt Meltnrne. Ospheuk. —Week of 1. "Merry Mary." Oahuick. —Week of 1, Bishop's Players, in "Two Little Waifs." Bay City, Mich. — Washington (W. J. Daunt, mgr.) 4T Danlel Boone on the Trail" did fair boslMBs March 24, and the oompany closed for the season. Francis Wilson, in 'Tn>e Bache- lor's Baby," nlled the bouse, 20, and pleased "Uncte Tom's Cabin" April 14. . Buoc (J. D. Pllmore, mgr.)—Bill for week of April 1: Sun's Imperial Minstrels. Joe Bush's Village Cot-Dps, Tom Powell, Mosical Brltton, Victoria Singing Five, and the Bljosscope. Oklahoma City. Okla.—Overbolser (8. J, Moore, mgr.) "The Man from Home" March 23- 27, "H. M. S. Pinafore" 28. Henrietta Crosoan. In "The Real Thing," 29, 30; "Bed Bose" April 2. 3 Viols Allen, In "The Herefords," 20, Splen- did patronage continues. FoiiT (r. M. Toll, mgr.)—The closing week's bill of vandevUle, ending March 30, was: Boot- black Quartette, the Great Delaar, Michael 8balet, Howe and Edwards, and Van Camp and company. Lrxto (D. 8. Stone, mgr.)—Good vaudeville and pictures Is drawing Rood attendance. MrraorouTAW ("Sport" North, mgr.)—North Brothers' Stock Co. presented for week March 28. "A Little Brother of the Rich." "A Corner in Coffee" April 1 and -TCek. Eupbbss (Jack Bolahd, mgr.)—Motion pictures, pipe organ recital and orchestra, to good boiUess. TBB GSU, PaUtOBSB. OOLUICBIA, Oltjipic, Os- FRStrx, Oapitol ano Dbkimxand, picture homes, are all doing nicely. HeAlester, Okla.—Busby (U. R Brnby, mgr.) "The Harrier" pleased good bouses March 27L Al. O. Field 28. 1 Foremost Clothiers Since 1645 286-238 Fifth Avenue Between 27th and 28th Sts. NEW YOEK Smith Gray & Co. ready-for-service ; clothes, of class distinctive, have been 'the preferred clothes of the more criti- cal New Yorkers for more than two- thirds of a century. Special values at 15.50 and 18.50 Full dress suits 35.00 to 60.00, tuxedo suits 25.00 to 50.00, and tuxedo coats 15.00 to 31.00. Our special tailored-to-measure de- partment affords opi^rtunity for Smith Gray & Co. distinction in street, dress and stage apparel. Suits and Overcoats on HA Mri n« to Measure SO.OO a** Up Motor Clothes for owners and chauf- feurs, uniforms, liveries, yachting and dress clothes. Estimates and special models fur- nished for uniforms, liveries and men's apparel for theatres and productions. BEACH IMD CO. TO TA KE OYER Llffll PAEE, FREDERIC TH0HP80N SUED IS DISPOSSESS PROCEEDINGS. The Brooklyn- Eagle .publishes en Interview with an official of the Sea Beach Land Co.: "The Sea Beach Land Co. and Charles B. Overton, the owners of the property on which Luna Park is situated, have begun dispossess proceedings against Luna Park and the con- ceaslonairei. "We regret exceedingly to have Instituted such proceedings, In view ef the fact that Frederic Thompson has done bo much to Im- prove the character of the amusements of Coney Island, However, we deem such action necessary to protect our property interests since the Luna Park Oo. is In such financial difficulties that it cannot raise sufficient money to assure the opening of the park this (Burmner. "The Sea Beach Land Company will not allow the park to be closed to the public this Summer. We have no plans at present, but within a few days we expect to perfect plana for the continuation of the park. "We, as property owners, realise the neces- sity of having at Coney Island clean, moral and healthy amusements, such aa were pro- vided by Luna Park In the past, and we an ; confident that this requirement must be net, : even if the Bea Beach Land Company has to ■ finance the enterprise Itself. "In other words, Luna Park will be opts , this season under a new and different mm- agement." The company announced on March 30 that ' Luna Park would be conducted under Its , management the coming season. On Wednes- day. April 3, the dispossess proeeedhij! , against Frederic Thompson will be considered In the Municipal Court. The company start- ed this suit to prevent any possibility of this popular resort not opening the coming set- son. None of the usual attractions lave been engaged for the season, but Luna Park Tin , positively open In May. , Luna Park was the beginning of j» set* . era for Coney Island, when Frederic Thonp- son and the late Elmer S. Dundy opened[the j resort. The Coney Islanders swear by Frni Thompson, and many have expressed the be- , lief that Luna Park without "Fred" won J not be Luna Park. The chances are that w- Thompson will continue to direct Its policy Smumcr Partes and fairs ABANDONMENT OP TOK.IO EXHIBITION. [Fbou thb Japah Chboniclb.] According to Mr. Oshlkawa, Vice Minister of Agriculture and Commerce, the World Ex- position which was to have been held in Toklo In 1017 has been altogether aban- doned, and not merely postponed, as some reports had it This decision was arrived at during the recent cabinet council. A small estimate is included In the budget for next year (1913) for the settlement of the ex- penses incurred in connection with the pre- liminary preparations on what was to be the exhibition ground at Aoyama. Although the rater scheme has been abandoned, there a possibility of holding a domestic ex- hibition in 1917 in honor of the Jubilee of His Majesty's reign. This, however, remains a matter for farther discussion. The govern- ment's decision not to hold the grand ex- hibition will be communicated to the various countries nbich agreed to support it. At titb WiNTBRQARTKrt, Berlin, Germany, the Harmony Four, Harry De Coe, NcwhouBO and Ward Trio, tho Five Mowatts, Ferry Cprwcy, Baggcssen, tho Four Bolsea, tho Motoglrl, Serene. Nord and the Blograph ap- peared last month. Bomo American show. The Van Dalus Sistbbb, English acro- batic dancers, who are at present meeting With great success on Panl Ooudron's time, Will shortly loin forces with Frank Sher- lock, the well known English comedian, in a new art entitled "Beside the Seaside." a musical frivolity, which has been specially written for them. They will carry their own scene. Jones Bros, are otganiiiog a colored min- strel show. Elms and McKrnna sail April 20 on the S. 8. Celtic, opening at the Tivoll, Dublin, Ireland, May 0, and will play twelve weeks on the BarroBford tour, returning to this country In time to open on the Orpncum Cir- cuit the latter part of August. Marino returned from Europe lost week Willi a new spectacular strong man act. Thb oiELfl in the Orphcum Theatre Show, at Calgary. Alberta, raised a considerable sum toward the Peter Murphy fund in that city, by telling papers from automobiles. Tho Majestic and the Lyric theatres also gave benefit performances for the same purpose. Thb Marco Twins opened their tour at the Kcdzlo, Chicago, 111., March 28. with great success. . They will return to Chicago April 11. YAxaJdAjEano (A. 0. Brown, mgr.) — Motloa pictures and vaudeville continue to rapacity busi- ness. Foboh (J. A. Stelnson, mgr.)—Moving pic- tures and good patronage. VicToaiA (Will Tlbbetts, mgr,)—Motion pic- tares doing good business. "YounprstoTrn, O.—Park (L. B. Cool, mgr.) —OJIll for week of April 1 Includes: "After Dark la Chinatown," Woodward's bones and dogs, QoJrgs and Nicholson, Bob lord and Berths Byoe, Black and Jones, and Dorothy Dalntoo. Oband (Joe Schagrln, mar.)—"flcbool Days" week of March 25 drew big nouses. "Tbe Oboco- lato Soldier" April 1. Howe's pictures 2. For week of 8, Wright Huntington and Players. Pbinosss (Marc Lea, mgr.)—Manager Lea re- torts business good, farnlsbing good attractions in voudcvllle and moving pictures. Notbs. —Obss. E. Bmitb, former manager of the Princess, sod well and favorably known la theatricals, baa been appointed assistant niamgnr of lbs Psrk The Park, with General Mana- ger L. B. Oool and Obas. K. gmltb. assistant, and B. F. Crarran ss superintendent, la glrbag Its patrons the best sea-vice they have ever had. Peoria, III. — Majestic (Henry gantaeyer Jr.. mgr.) "t> -nmmerttiu" week of April ft, Obpiibuk (Ft. i Oreenberg, mgr.)—Vaudeville and pictures. Ltcbdii (Felix areenberg, mgr.)—Vaudeville and pletares. Pbincbss (graver Amusement Oo., ssgrs.)— Vaudeville and pictures. Dbiifsbt's (Martin R. Dempsey, togr.)—atock burlesque end pictures. Tns Csbscbnt, Colvjmsu. Kmfibb, Libsstt. I.TH1C, lt.t.TWOIH. TtOTAI. AND SANOAMO. with sonca and pictures, all report good business. THB KIEF EXHIBITION. Originally proposed for 1911, an Inter- national Exhibition of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture orad Fine Arts will take place from May 27 to October 14, 1B18, at Kief, the capital of Southern Russia. It will be divided into twenty-live sections, Including hygiene, machinery, industries, alimentary products, railways and Bteamshlps, automo- biles, aviation, sports, ogrlcultre. pisciculture, apiculture, sericulture, applied chemistry etc. Full particulars may bo obtained from the Committee of the Exhibition, Krestchatlk 27-10, Kief, Kussls. » _ Anothir colored band will be sent on tour this Bummer. The new organization Is to be known as the Dixie Pickaninny Band, and will be compoeed of thirty colored musicians, picked from the best bands throughout the country. A novelty is promised patrons of Summer parks, for, besides the customary concert, scenes typical of darkey life In slavery days will be presented. The band Is being organised by Frank Whltbeck, who ia this season managing the tour of George Sidney, in "Busy lazy. sJs£ SE£ 5 e . ner *L fleId representative &,.££ SSM.lH' Booking Association, Chicago, Is In Alberta, Can., placing ble free acts for the Fall fairs, and Is meeting with ! D 2??*-. N £ xt „ we *Jf Be w111 »»»>t fair secre- taries In North Dakota. Mr. Bodkitv for many years was with the tog circus*, and knows the value of acts. ,, v ** v "™' ""* ■ .T: Alrdome Manager* Meet. The Airoome managers Association met_jt ' the office of the D'Vaignle Theatrical Ei- chenge, at Houston, Texas. Sunday, Marra 81, to dtocusa the policy for the coming sea- ■ son, end to arrange bookings. A new }••- dome Is being built In Houston, of which Br. D'Ysjgnie has the exclusive bookings, g* , one to Ban Antonio. Season will open liar , 6. in Southern Texas, and about jjas.Iyg Northern Texos and Oklahoma. Thirty-!!" atrdomes have membership In the meetiDCi which -will be held 31. ■ "The Witchlnat- WaTes" ot Chester. Isaac M. Martin, of Chester P*r»\/>**„£" . cured "The Witching Waves" for his «»• clnnatl resort. He purchased the device froa Forest Island Park, St. Louis. It was WJ origUsJly for Luna Park, Sew York, ana Albert Bckert, of that resort, wto draUwa It, will superintend tho niacins of the devl^ RECEIVER FOR MRS. TEAL'S PROPERTY. Justice Flnellte, In the Cltyttort, Aprlji; appointed Herman Fried receiver of all "»- effects of Mrs. "Ben" Teal, P*»diM M^, amlnation In supplementary pro< eedln Si£r» I ! 15. The action was taken at the ■Q9" the Charles Begall Company, who go» » unsatisfied Judgment against Mrs. aw ■ : 1501 for decorating her apartment. « i> . REX JOIN*} WELLS. | Charles W. Bex, manager of Lyric! an Bijou, Chattanooga, Tcnn., las been eauw to New Xork to take charge of Jake vw Interests there. Until the cloBe of tie sea- the Lyric will be In charge of M-OaT^S treasurer, while the Btjou will be w«« l after by Carl Hawk, treaaurcr^^^ ^,^ (Lizzie B. Haimond played gJJ*4J« atre, Decatur, IU. (where she atsed w»» , chlla), for the first time In her SSTSm career, and was entertained by s° mc „„ d 70 - promlaent Decatur folks who knew nnu^ membered her as a schoolmate, one M, sjv 1 i, the pleasure of a call from mts. " mother of the departed little e°™ r f , 1 , , ,5,r«. Nellie O'Nell, who has been dead three J< Mrs. O'Nell la making Decatur her bM££, .„ Raymond and McNeill aro PjWS,iTsr« two weeks before starting for m* about May 18. . . „,, r «afiiHy Sblbini and Okovini continue wcccss' on the Inter-State Circuit, but■<"»"" April 7 on the Western Vaudeville time (( TUB rATJIBR OF BBN H -„P A "S£» St** Jacksonville, Fla., March 28. The W was held at Orlando, Fla., April i., » i .o.li ,i > i\