The New York Clipper (May 1912)

10 THE NEW YORK CLIPPER. WILLIAMS SELLS THEATRES. B, F- Keith the Purchaser. VAUDEVILLE ALLIANCE from COAST TO COAST Keith Interests Control East and Beck the West 11») long rumored silo of the Percy 0. ■Williams houses Is at lost a fact, the deal having been consunoated Saturday night, April 2f. is Is asserted ttaic toe purchase price Is between $6,000,000 and $6,000,000. The theatres that ,'invc passed from Mr Williams' control are the Colonial, the Al- bambra, and the Bronx. In New York, and the Orpheum, the Buehwlck, the Greenpolnt, the Crescent and the Gotham In Brooklyn. These properties will not be turned over uutll Among; those present at the meeting at ■which the deal was completed -were l'crcy G. Williams, Mrs. 0. H. Kohl and her son. Charles, who came to Now York from Chi- cago ; Martin Beck and E. F. Albec, and law- yers representing the several Interests. E. P. Albec, when Interviewed, said: "Mr. Keith and his associates and Messrs. Meyer- (eld and Beck, of the Orpbeum Circuit, have been striving for weeks to bring about an arrangement by which It would be possible to continue the friendly relations that have been enjoyed for the last twelve years be- tween Mr. Meyerfcld and Mr. Beck of the West, and our people In the East Both sides have worked diligently and earnestly to at- tain this end, and now feel that we have clarified the entlro high class vaudeville situ- ation from coast to coast. The East and West 'will work absolutely together, having Interests In each other's theatres end with their booking offices nil on the same floor. Mr. Keith will have the entire control and management in the East, and Meyerfeld and Beek West of Chicago. "I might soy that these negotiations were commenced the Brat part of the year, In Miami, Fin,, where Mr. Keith la staying, and considering the magnitude of the deal, in- volving all Die large Interests of high class vaudeville, Including nearly 200 theatres from the Atlantic to the Pacific, we were fairly successful In keeping It quiet. There Is no question that the new conditions will he of great advantage to everybody—the man- agers, the public and the artists—as both toe Kast and the Went will book together, the artists will be able to secure long time contracts and the public will see the greatest vaudeville acts the world contains. "Both the Bast and West have already worked on very liberal plans, and there will be no retrenchment It Is the Intention of both Mr. Keith and Meyerfcld and Beck to work along he moat liberal lines, and In the greatest harmony. There will be no con- flict in booking, in management or In ter- ritory." Martin Beck had this to say: "The deal put through Is a happy solution of our diffi- culties, and Is most satisfactory to us in every respect. The situation, as far as terri- tory Is concerned, is no different than It was before, but by buying interests with Mr. Keith and In other ways tying our Interests more closely together, we have accomplished something for which we have been working for years, and the public and artists will reap the benefit as well as ourselves." THE SONG HIT OF 1912 >i» ORPHEIil OKTHIJt.liAHIN. Arbangemknts have been completed for a return Orpheum Circuit tour for Crcssy and Dayne. Mr. Cressy's character sketches and his portrayal of eccentric comedy roles arc a standard in vaudeville. There Is probably no more welcome announcement than their re-engagement. It is more than probable, as before, the bookings will be arranged ao that the tour may be nine!,' in the Crcssy auto- mobile. In a new version of his planologuc, Tom Waters Is touring the Orphcum Circuit. Waters flits from musical comedy to vaude- ville and back again to musical comedy, and is equally welcome wherever he may be. Among the passengers on the S. 8. Olympic, tied up at Liverpool, are the Elliot Savanos, the English musical marvels. They will be- gin a tour of the Orpheum Circuit May 10, and hooked passage on the Olympic, supposed to sail April 24, They have notified the Or- phcum Circuit New York office that pnsBcs nave been arranged for on nnother steamer, so that they will arrive In the United States within the next ten days. Amklia BiNojiAii's Orpheum Circuit rep- ertoire will include big moments of some twenty standard plays, most of whtch served Miss Bingham as a -vehicle in their entirety before she became one of vaudeville's greatest hcadllncrs. ♦ » » FIDELITY HOOKING OFFICES DOOMING. The Fidelity booking Ofllces, of 531-034 Knickerbocker Theatre Building, 1402 Broad- way, probably the newest of the more pre- tentious amusement contracting concerns, Ib a busy place these doys. One would hardly believe ft possible for a new concern to have assumed such proportions in so short a time, and while they already have enough busi- ness to make some of the older ugcnclcs en- vious of their rapid progress, the Fidelity people claim that liny have not hardly got- ten Into their stride, and that the rumblings In the distance Indicate a veritable land- slide of theatre bookings tbat are uow being looked after by a number of competitors. Ii. D. Mackintosh, the manager of this new bonking service, claims that they will have fifty weeks to offer acts of quality by or be- fore the latter part nt May. <» > ■CATHERINE GREY IN CALIFORNIA. Kiitberlni' Grey, wlio Is presenting a dra- matic playlet, entitled 'Above the Low," reaches California tills week, and after Hac- ramento and Oakland will play two weeks ir. Ban Kranctsco, tlicuce to Los Angeles, and afterwards will play her way bnck to the East, where she Is due early in June. ♦*-♦> COLUMBIA CONCliKTS CLOSE HAY 4. Fifteen all star nets will be presented nt the final Sunday concert at the Columbia concerts, May 4. «»» MMB. FILAR Mollis, IN "L'HNFANT PRODIGUE." "L'Eufaut Frcdlgtic" was presented April 22-24, at the Pabat Theatre, Milwaukee, Wis., by the I'abst Stock Co., with Mine. Pilar Morln In the leading role. The production was made under tbo per- sonal supervision of Mine. Morln, who had spent weeks in coaching the various mem- bers In the art of pantomime. F'-e is past mistress In the pantomimic art. and the au- diences were treated to one of the rarest en- tertainments ever seen In that city. In Hedwlg Herlnger, Nora Dccarli, Michael IsuilovltH, lidwiird Kepler and Karl Kocnlg, of the Pabst Stock Co., Mine. Morln surround- ed herself with a cast of artists in every way praiseworthy. The work of the Milwau- kee players proved a revelation. «»» VIOLINIST COMMITS MURDER AND SUICIDE. After remaining for more than thirty-six hours in his upurtincnt at No. 220 West Thirty-fifth Street, Hew York, with the body of IiIh beautiful young wife, whom ho h.ut killed, Albert De Brahms, a violinist, well known In New York nnd l'nrls, shot and killed himself Monday morning. April 20. ■< <♦ "TOP O' TH' WORLD" CLOSES. Owing to the dentil of Fred Bailey, of Bailey and Austin, Gerald KltzGcrald, bis partner, will close "The Top o' the' World" in Dunkirk, N. Y., on May 1. The show opened In Wnterbury, Conn., last Labor Day, and has covered a 28,000 mile route. ♦ «» "ON THE LEVEL" TO BE PRODUCED. Blehnrd Madeira's now play, "On the Level." has been placed Into the hands of the John W. Hum spy Play Co. Thore are seven characters in (he piece, which Is a comedy of unusual promise. * i » justin McCarthy dead. Justin McCarthy, novelist nnd historian, and for many years a member of Parliament, died April 24 ut his home in Folkestone, Lug. He wns eighty-two years of age. Ills son was formerly the husband of Clssle Loftus. RESOLUTIONS EXPRESSING SORROW FOR HENRY B. HARRIS. The board of directors of the National As- sociation of Theatrical Producing Managers, of which the late Henry B. Harris was for- merly the president, passed resolutions, Sat- urday. April 27, in testimony of their sorrow at the accident which cost the life of their former president and fellow theatrical pro- ducing manager, together with those of so many other passengers who lost their lives on the Titanic, as follows: "Whereas, our highly esteemed former pres- ident and fellow producing manager, having been taken from us by the awful tragedy of the Titanic, we, the board of directors of tho National Association of Theatrical Producing Managers, on behalf of the members of the association, at a special meeting convened for that purpose, hereby Resolve, that we hereby express our grief at the untimely death of Henry B. Harris, our former president, and extend to the be- reaved wife, family, father and friends our heartfelt sympathy at their irreparable loss. "Wu.i.iAM A. iin.iiiY, President. "Hou.in E. Coomjy, Secretary." THE PRETTIEST BALLAD WRITTEN IN YEAR8. A STORY THAT APPEALS TO EVERY ONE WITH A BEAUTIFUL MELODY. GET IN LINE AND BE ONE OF THE FIRST TO SING IT OTTO M. HEINZMAN 135th ST. and WILLOW AVE., NEW YORK SEND PHOGHAMMK FOR PROP. COPY The executive board and general committee of the National Alliance for tho Protection of Stage Children, of which Henry B. Harris was treasurer, passed resolutions April 27 In testimony of their grief at the tragedy which cost the life of their treasurer, to- gether wltb thoso of so many otbor human beings who were passengers on the ill-fated Titanic, as follows: "Whereas, our highly esteemed treasurer, Henry II. Harris, having been taken from our midst by the awful accident of tho Ti- tanic, we, tho executive board and General Committee of the National Alliance for the Protection of Stage Children, on behalf of tbe members, at a special meeting for that purpose convened, hereby resolve: "That wo hereby cxproBs our sorrow at the untimely death of Henry It. Harris, and extend to the bereaved wife, father, family and friends our heartfelt sympathy at the Irreparable loss. "Auuubtub T110HA8, President "Holms II. Cholby, Secretary." TRIBUTE TO HENRY B. HARRIS. The memorial services for Henry B. Harris, who was lost In the Titanic disaster, were held Sunday evening, April 28, and were at- tended by the widow, who was saved from the sinking ship ; theatrical mon, players and members of benevolent and fraternal orders. The playhouse was thronged, and many who wished to show their respect, could not get inside tbe doors. In the foyer were many liorul tributes. There were flowers from the National Alliance for the Protection of Stage Children, tho National Association of Pro- ducing Managers, Hose stnhi and Felix Ismnn. Tbe Masonic order, to which Harris belonged, conducted the services. The order of the services were: Organ {irelndo; opening prayer, R. W. Reverend Dr. tudolph Grossman; anthem, quartette, "Shadows of the Evening Hour:" Masonic services. Munn Lodge No. 100. P. & A. M., it. W. Reverend Dr. Joseph Silverman; re- quiem, quartette; presentation of apron, R. W. Charles 0. P. Wnhlc; eulogy, R. W. Geo. J. Kraus; hymn, quartette, "Lead Kindly Light;" ancient Scottish Kite of Free Ma- sonry, John Lloyd Thomas, thirty-third de- gree; Mecca Temple, Noble Witt. Grossman, representing 111. Potentate Thou. A Lewis; hymn, quartette, "Abide with Me;" Theatre Managers' Association, Charles Ilurnlinin; Friars, John W. Rumaoy; Green Itoom Club, Richard A. Purdy; Actors' Fund, Daniel I'rohmau'. lion. N. Taylor Philips, Hebrew Infant Asylum; Lambs' Club, Augustus Thomas: silent prayer; hymn, "Nearer My God to Thee," assemblage and quartette. CITY HALL, WATERBUttY, DURNS. The City Hall. Watcrbury. Conn., wbb de- stroyed by Uro April 22. The building wns constructed forty-odd years ago, and for sev- eral years was Watcrbury's chief place of amusement. Tho house was dedicated by Sol. Smith Russell and the Berger Family, and Edwin Booth. It 1b claimed, played Hamlet thero In his street clothes, his stage costumes having been lost In n flood that wrecked a train near Wlnsted. «-*-» MeSTEA ACQUITTED. John V. McStea. the manager charged with the murder of Arthur J. Brown, was ac- quitted April 24 In Albany, N. Y. CiKafflcal m«ftamcai nm. l'rrrsiiuitnir, Po., Lodge, No. ST. having lately rovlsed nn amended their by-laws, re- quest that all their traveling members send In their permanent addresses, so they can be sent a new copy. T. M, A. mkwiikuh of the Moulin ltougc Burlesque™, who were burned out at the Academy of Music fire this morning, nrc being looked after by the members of No. 37. + «♦ "Tub Return or Phteb Ghimm" will close at the Bclnsco, New York, on May 4. Sutamer ParK$ and yaln From (Jlrnnl. J. B. GIrani writes: "I have Just returned to Cincinnati, 0., from a Winter spent at Pass-a-Grlllc, Fla., where I also have some Interests. Many Improvements, several new buildings, new devices and amusement fea- tures are on foot at Coney Island, and every- thing wilt be complete and in readiness for the grand opening, May 30. There has been no damage from the high water this year, and the park as a whole is In better shape to cater to the public than ever before." ■ New Brighton Theatre Opening-. The New Brighton Theatre, at Brighton Beach, Coney iBland, N. Y., will open May 13. David Robinson will be the manager as heretofore, and vaudeville will be tbe offering. » Mohamed Khan will be located at Coney Island, on the old Dreamland site, this Bca- Bon, opening Mny 4. Siqnob Fbancgsco Feruli.o, the noted bandmaster, has been booked by Fortune Gnilo for the season of fifteen weeks at Del- mar Garden. St. Louis, opening early In May, following which the band will appear at Electric Park, Kansas City, Mo., and will then play the fairs and expositions. Virginia Bbacu Pakk, Peoria, 111., will present vaudeville this Bummer, booked by finis. E. Doutkilck, Chicago. Frank A. Helneka Is manager of the park. Ocean Pier Thbatrk, Ocean City, N. J., will open July 1. Thk Olbntanoy Park Tiibatbb, Colum- bus, 0., opens May 27 with the Stubbs- Mackay Players as the attraction. Sba Ihi.m City Pihu (N. J.) opens June 25. Lakbbiob Park, Dayton, O., Jas. A. Kirk, manager, opens Its twenty-third season under present management in May. Vaudeville will be given during the Summer. Hampton Park Aiuhohh, Charleston, S. C, Charles R. Matthews, manager, will havo the Carlton Sisters' Stock Co. as tho at- traction. Fbbp Darlino will be located at Scarboro Beach, Toronto, Out., for the Summer, with his dog and pony show. CAGNEY BROTHERS 47 BROADWAY, NEW YORK CITY Gold Medal Special Miniature Railroads for Parka, Summer Resorts* etc, The GREATEST MONEY-MAKERS and REST ATTRACTION in tho WORLD No park complete without them, earning $1,600 In six days. With proper care will last 26 years. Bend for catalogue^ ^^ To Engage Outdoor At- tractions lor Agricultural Fair. Dates July 30 to Aug. 2, 1912. J. W. HICKMArf, Becy., Aceomac, Va. CarMJwti From the Parker Shows. A recent letter from Colonel Charles W. Parker, known to many as "America's Amuse- ment King," announces tbo fact that tho Greater Parker Shows (as the No. 2 Parker carnival organization is known this season), opened to a good week's business at Burtles- vllle, Okla., and that tbe Commercial Club of that city had sent Colonel Parker a com- mendatory letter, extolling the merits of tho aggregation. The colonel has always Insisted upon cleanliness and right conduct, and has done much to elevate the tono of tho carnival branch of tented amusement. It would ap- pear that tbe Greater Parker Shows will prove a strong factor this season. The organization carries Its own electric light plants. Throe frco attractions—tho Great Bertlnl's spiral tower, with fireworks at night; Miss Corlnno Wilson, tho lady that "sings to beat the band;" Nick Chefalo, rid- ing tho "death trap loop" and leaping tho gap. A splendid band la under tho director- ship of Victor Estllc. Jack Pollltt still features "Pharaoh's Daugh- ter," and has surrounded It with three other illusions. EbsIo Fay, wltb her Arabian horse, "Arabia," has ono of tho strongest nnd most attractive frame-ups that has ever appeared with a carnival. Six wagons are uBcd In the front. Tho band is in special hussar uniforms, eight attendants are at- tired In Arabian costumes, holding bnnners with the coat-of-arms of Arabia. The talk- erg, lecturers and assistants arc In evening dress. The staff of the shows follow: C. W. Pac- ker, founder and owner; B. R. Parker, les- see; Ned Stougbton, manager; Homer Jones, secretary and treasurer; wm. J. Richards, assistant treasurer; J. C. Wiseman, press agent; II. IV. Wright, general contracting agent; Colonel Beckwlth, R. B. Reese and E. S. Arlington, promoters; Wm. Spencer, chief electrician; George Clark, trainmaster; George Robinson, head porter; Kirby, dining car; Jim Hathaway, privilege car. Arabia, Essie Fay, owner and manager; Red Murray, lecturer; Pharaoh's Daughter, Jack Pollltt, manager; Earl Stanflcld, lec- turer ; Five la One, Jack Pollltt, manager; Jake Stockman, talker; animal show, wlll- . lam Dyer, manager; Dragon Gorge, William Spencer, manager; Hippodrome, Nick Che- falo, manager; Crazy House, D. C. Mc- Danlels, manager : Outlaw, B. H. Mclntyre, manager; Four In One, Farley, manager; musical comedy, Earl Way, manager: The Girl In the Moon, George Hawk, manager; Ferris wheel, Bert Warren, manager: Min- strel Show, Jow Lacy, manager; Sea Cow, Burman and Gnlbertb, managers. a A Letter From Colonel Porker. Colonel Charles W. Parker, writing to Tub Nbw York Clipper from Leavenworth, Kan., where the Parker factories, probably tba largest In the world making amusement devices are located, under date of April 23, says: "We are shipping out carry-uB-alls as fast as we can get the cars and the railroad companies to handle them. Shipped two to- day and four during the past week. Pros- pects for the coming amusement season look exceedingly good. Tho demand for the Parker riding devices is the greatest In the history of this firm, and we are working day and night shifts to fill the orders." Stag and Repertoire, Jack Beaaey Co. Note*. This company, which 1b under tho man- agement of James D. Proudlove, reports ex- cellent business through the Middle West. It recently concluded an eight weeks' stock engagement at the People's Theatre, Leaven- worth, Kan., and will Boon start on Its an- nual Southern tour of the Summer theatres and parks. Nell Paul has Joined the com- pany as leading woman and will be featured jointly with Mr. Bessey during the coming eenson. She, being a great favorite through the South, will be a big addition to the cast. Mr. Beusey has added several new royalty plays to bis extensive repertoire, In which he and Miss Paul will be seen to good ad- vantage. Tho roster includes: Jack Rcsscy, {roprletor; J. D. Proudlove, manager; Ira Icrrlng, stage director: Ralph ShultB, ad- vance representative; Tom wlllard, prop- erty master; Mr. and Mrs. Jas. G. Morton, J. H. Williams, riddle- Rayc, Nell Paul, Ade- laide Melnotte. Helen Brandon and "Baby" Nondns. • « Bovrdlsh Stock Co. Kote«. We have now got everything ready to. open our Summer season. We start our rehearsals on April 27, and open our season on May U. We nave everything In the best possible shape. Our band wagons have been re- painted, as well as alT our other wagons. Everything has been arrnnged In first class shape to have one of the beet repertoire com- panies on tho road. Wo have as One a line of scenery os any company can possibly have. We will have one of tbo best bands and or- chestras tbat can be obtained. Our company will be mostly the people that were with us before. Our people are slowly dropping In, and wo expect them all by April 27. Mr. Bowdish has a show that he can take any place and make good. We have had every- thing overhauled, and bigger and better than ever before. s VACATION FOR SPOONER COMPANY. The current week marks the last appear- ance of Edna May Spooner and her stock com- pany nt tbe Do Kalb Theatre, Brooklyn, N. Y. Since the opening of this theatre, in De- cember, the company has given two hundred and eighty-five performances, and althouu.li their absence shall be greatly missed, their admirers agree tbat they have earned a well earned rest, and they arc consoled in know- ing their favorites will return refreshed and ready to entertain In the Autumn. Manager Flcugelman assures his patrons of the highest class vaudeville bills during the Summer months. » 0. B. Boea Makes Statement. O. B. Bocs, in reply to a note inserted by tho Demurest Comedy Co., wishes us to state that at no time did be receive any money sent him by Mr. Demorest for the purpose of having him join the show. Mr. Boob was with tho Demorest Company last season, when they closed a week ahead of tho time specified, on a two weeks' notice, and tho n mount received by Mr. Bocs was for services rendered. Mr. Boes has been at Birmingham, Ala., In stock, for tbe past fourteen weeks. Note* From the Henderson Stock Co. W. J. and R. R. Henderson, managers, write: "We are still In Michigan, and busi- ness continues good. The company goes into permanent stock In May, for tho Summer, two bills a week, and as there will be no matinees, n pleasant Summer season is looked forward to. "A.° tho close of the Summer season the company will again take the road for tho regular season, playing a number of fair dates In Michigan and Wisconsin." Gioboe M. Dn Pwir la organising a stock company, to open May 16. A stock season of eight weeks will be com- menced at the Temple, Hamilton, Can on May 13. Jack Rlgney and Bertba Mann will be the leads. Seymour D. Parker will be tbe scenic artist Clara Turner AND Qilmobb Hamuond are resting at their bungalow at Waterford Conn., for the first time since July 10, 1008' and will remain there for two weeks. W-altm Hubbum. played "Agulla, the Royal Slave," at tbe Lyceum Theatre, Brooklyn N. Y., week of April 16, to good business' Lillian Anderson, tbe new leading lady of the Lyceum Stock Co., appeared for the first time as Isadora. His next engagement there will be as Richard III. Perkins-Brown Stock Note*. This company opened at the new Gorman Theatre, South Framlngham, Mass., April 22, for a Spring and Summer season, under the management of Geoffrey L. Whalcn. Tho company, which Is headed by David Perkins nnd Jessica Carbee. includes Philip Brown, William Mcaley. Baker Collins. Frank Grelm, Kdn, .Sawyer. Lawrence Jenkins, L. Smith and Mllllcent Barbour. Cabaret Lane. The Cafb Madrid closed its doors last week. cai't. Jim Churchill has discontinued his big cabaret show at his popular res- taurant, but still retains Elsa Ward and Elizabeth Spencer and an orchestra of fifteen pieces. Jack Smith, the well known and popular bnrltone. Is now at Bllllo's Cafe. Billy Walsh, the Instrumental man, holds forth at Perry's, Coney Island. Phil Sckafek, Si'.tii Thomas, Frankib Hess and Johnny Mack arc doing the big entertaining stunt at Bllllo's. OPT OF TOWN NEWS Buy City, Mlchu—Washington (W. J. Daunt, mgr.) "Beverly" April 20, and "The Gamblera" 21, drew falr-slxcd audiences. Harry Baiter, It "The Flirting Princess," w«s well received. 23. "The Wolf" May 4. Bijou (J. D. I'llmore, mgr.)—The bill for week of April 28 Includes: Carlo's dogs and monkeys, Witt's KllliiriKv airla, Lavlue and lornan, Haml- bcrg and Meeker, Frank Parish, and the Bijou- BC °Ltsio (8. II. Hurley, mgr.) will bo dark week of April 29. Kalamsuo, Mich. — Puller (W. J. Don- nelly, mgr.)—Sheehan'a Opera Co. May 2, "The Flirting Princes*" 4. ,. Academy (B. A. Bush, mgr.) — Muinesoolii Symphoey Orchestra May 16, nmtlnee and night. Majbktio (II. W. (Jrull, mgr.)—"Tbe Winning MIsh" May 2-4. The vnudevllls bill for Iiall 20 anil week, with exception of May 2-t. IiicIihIm: Poll La Tosko. Sylvester and Vance, McCarthy and Major, Lnrkln and Penrl, and the Avon Com- edy Pour. Ana Arbor, Mleh.—Whitney (Don 8. Mc- lntyre, mirr.) Smart Set, April 27, had good JOT- uws. Helen Wore, In "The Price." May 0; Blllhj Burke 12. John Drew ltt. , Mijihtio (A. J. Lane, mgr.)—The gnjfj April 20 and week Inclintea: The Five Musical Lassies, anil "The Mnn Irom Minnesota." , ... Bijou (Dean U. Seabolt, ugr.) — VoudeUM end motion pictures. ,. Notbs. —Contrary to its regnlar policy the Mt- turtle Thcatro will remain open all Summer.. .... The Whitney, after a most iire.ntnblo season, win put-ably close with John Drew, May 10. IaidlunupollH, Ind. — Marat (Prcd J- Dnlley, mgr.) Sotltcrii nnd Marlowe May '•■•■_ Park (Anderson & Zlegler, mgr*.)—The llol in Slock Co., in "Wife In Name Only," week of April 20. "Thorns and Orange Bloasoms" week oc Knolisii's (Blwrbatn & Crone, mgrs.l—The bill for week <if April 28 Includes: Louise Dunnar and tho Jones Players, Murray's Canine Acion, Malue D« Long, ami Herbert and Wilson. Kbitu'b mi H. HnHtlugn, mgr.) - Dill W week of 20 Includes: Snm Oblp and Mary Jjar- blo. Scotch Diamntlc Players. Jullii*i "»"?• Three Dooleys, Pnck and Lewis. Itlchoriiwa a dogs, and the Strolling Plnyers. ,. h OATBTr (Dixie Amueemtnt Co., mars.)— "'in vaudeville and iiletnreH la drawing '""S'i Tomlinbok Ham, Theoitore Thomas OrciiMu* Mny 2, matinee anil night. . Nom—The ltlugllng Brew.' Circus 0. St. Minis, Mo.-Garrlck (MeJvllle^totli. mgr.) Murgaret IIHngton, In "Kindling, Atiru 20 and week. , _ „..,„,. Akbbioan (D. B. Russell, mgr.)—"The Stum pode" 28 and week. _, m>a STAn-DABB (Leo Belcbeobnch, mgr.) —" quecnB of tho Kolies Bergen- 2H oml w««. GAYrrr (Harry Walters, mgr.)—Vanity raw Co. 28 aud week. , ,„, ,,,,. #,.. Columbia (Harry Buckley, mgr.)—The -bill r« week of 20 Includes: Rnlph Stuart and comp*"' WInsor MeCay, Miss Boy SamuelB, Ida >"gj Chns. 0. Oarmel, Laura Harris, and the i»m« Trio. MoAleater. Okla.—Busby. (B. B. Jg"8; mgr.) Viola Allen pleased a good house AP"' ■' A Palro. Beach party, under the auspices of "'• BlkB, May 2, 8. . „„,„. „lc- Fobdii (J. A Stelnson. mgr.)—Moving pi- tureB continue to please big crowds. ._,,„,i n , Xald-Majswtio (A. O. Brown, mgr.)—Noviai pict-irca and vaudeville, to good bu"ine»s. VicToa (Will Tlbbltta, mgr.)—Moving at*"" continue to sjood business. _, ,„-«.i i.rtt Notes. — Wood's Alamo Snows W &.22. crowds week of April 22 Howe'a Wn ugn Snows appear here May 4. Charleston, S. C VictoriaLj£**K Amusement Co., mgrs.) business continues PJJJ Tbe bill for week of April 20 Includes: fWJS Bros., Three Westoas, Kordycc Trio, Lanw- Bros., and Hipp and Hippy. in.,.,»nnitiil. Tub MAjasrio, WoNouiLAwn. WS™ l *,i Lvmc ano OiBsosNT, picture theatres, sre cujoylng good business. navlnj Not«.— The Pnstlmo Amusement Co. «re njvi • plans drawn for a larger picture bouse, re built In the near future. Decatur, III. — Powers (Tboje It. IW'j"j; mgr.) tie Atom Opera Co.. In "The Bo 6 ™', 1 ^ Olrl," April 33, pleased a good house. *» U S"™ was well patronised 24-2?. The billI hijM" Bd. teller, Alpba Troupe, Robert and Bog™ Jnroes Qrady aid compary, Harry VanJgfffi Four Bards, New York Comedy Fonr, wiw "" pictures. ..in.- uortl- Buon (A. Siegfried, mgr.)—Tbe Ml""?" 0 " oer Stock Oo., 22 and week, did good basuiess. Notb.— 0l«o For, a member of MortifW" thorns, Is at his home here for the Soinnicr.